The Auckland Evening Star.

Vol. XII.—No. 3,358

AUCKLAND, N.Z., MONDAY. MAY 2, 188 L

(Published Daily.)

PRICE: ONE Pfi.VM



Shipping. OACIFIC MAIL STEAMSUII' IX THROUGH TIIK UNITKD STATRS C AMIERICA, VIA HONOLULU, TO GREAT BRITAIN. Under Postal Contract with tho Governments i Now Zealand and Now South Wales. Dato of UatoofSa: Steamer. Tons, for^ claco. City of Now York 3,100 May 2 Juno 21 Australia.. .. 3.200 July 25 May 24 Zealandia.. .. 3,200 May 30 July 19 City of Sydnny .. 3.100 Juno 27 AuKUßtll Piißbengera booked through to Llrorpoq London, or Paris, via tho groit Overland Hoac of Amorica nnd tho Stoamora of tho .Atlanti ines from Now York, FARES. First-class to London .. .. £66 andjupward Bteoraze to London .. .. £37 10 Fir.t-olass to Sun l''ranciaco_ £10 Stoerago ~ £20 Through Cabin Paaaencrers aro permitted t lay over nt Honolulu, or Rny of tho cl>ioa of th United States, not to oxeced six months. No Shlppin;' Ordora will ho issued nftorlp.m on the day beforo tho Bailing o[ sto&nuuu fo Sau Krancisco. For freight ratoa ana all other informatiou apply to THOS. T. GAMBLE, Aeont. Lower Queen-street rK X (^TiSAJVI TU LUJNUur* ORIENT LINE. «^*™*'^' Tho iollowlng Steamships be onging to tho Orior.t gtuam Navigation Com pany (Limitedt.and th a 1; aolflc Steam N avigatioi Company will loave SVUNItY at the under mentionod datea for MHLIOURNK. ADE LAIDIC and LONDON, via Suez Canal :- Steamor. I rteg. 1 onge | Date. LUbITANIA 3.82- April 22 HOUR A 4,066 Maj 6 POTOSI i.-'iO May 20 GARONN'K 3,^76 Juno 3 CHIMBORAZO.... 3,817 June 17 JOHN ELDKR.... 4,152 July 1 And tho Service will be malntnlnoa Dy sao oeoding steamers at intervals of a Fortnight. Faro to Liondon, 15 to 70 guineas. Suez Canal Dues, 8s in addition. Parcels booked through to London. Pasaengors en book from Auckland at a through ra o to cover Intercolonial fare and Canal dues, and so secure special advantages. Passages from London can bo granted in Auckland. For plans and full particulars, apply, in London, to F, Green & Co., and Anderson, Anderson Sc Co., Joint Managers of the Line the Agents in Auckland UNION STEAMSHIP DO. OF N.Z. Limited Queec-e treet W^\T^« U COMPANY Off NKW jreSS&pe\ ZKALAND ILIJKITEIf !l^—^-^4 TI M B TAUt i i; ' MAY, 1831. FOR GISBORNH. NADIKR, WELLINGTON, LYTTKLTON, PORT CHALMKKf. i"n BLUFF (KltOM OUKKS-STrKRT WlHIlP) Bteamphlp. Dato of S;-,i11,i7. Latest Train. Ringarooma Thursday, 5,10 a.m. — Rotomaiiana Thui'ddivy, VI, 10 a.m. — KOH TAUANAKI. NSLSON, PHJT«N. WKli LINGTON. LYTTKLTON AND Wbst Coast Pouts (krom Manukau) J ENauiM Monday.May 2,10 a.m 9.10 a.m. (if mail arrived) Hawea Tuesday, 10, 3 p.m. 2 p.m. FOR SYDNEY, VIA RUSSKLL. """ Rotorua Tucßday,May3,4p.m. ~ FOX MELBOURNH. Via SOUTH. Binoiarooma Thursday, 5.10 am. — RoTOMAnANA Thursday, 12,10 a.m. — FOB UITBBKLL AKP gAWARAWA. Rotorua Tuesday, 3,4 p.m. — Rotomahana Monday, 9, i p.m. — tST Cargo must be alongside one hoar before time of departure. Passage Tickets must bo taken at the offloe before embarking. Au-'kl? jd Branch I 53. Qiieon atront. QTISAM XO HOT SPRINGS, _g_Lg^: KJ MAHURANOI, MAIiEIN A, Tiwiimrinr g; AWAU! AND OMAHA. The s.b. ROSE CASKY, Al at Lloyds. J. Caaky, Master. For Hot Springs and Matakana—Every Tuos day, at 11 o'clock For Hot Sprin«6 and Mahurangi— Thursday, May 5, at 11 o'clock tataiday, May 7, at 11 o'clock Thursday, May 12, at 11 o'clock Saturday, Mny 11. at 11 o'clock 'Jhu'sday, May 19, at 11 o'clock Saturday, May 21, at 11 o'clock Thursday, May 26, at 11 o'c'ock Saturday, May 28, at 11 o'clock All cargo must bo down half-an-honr before advertised time of caving, or It will not be tiken. No Parcels or Goo is taken without a shipping note. For freight or passage apply to J. CASKY. June 12,1879 xg-a. ■PIOR LONDON DIRECT. _^S|r9«!> Tho clipper barque 653 tons Register. This vessel, now dally expected, will load for London on discharge of inward cargo. Having a large portion of her cargo engaged, she will meet with quick despatch. For freight, &c, apply to OWEN & GRAHAM, Agents. toSk&^O S. 'COROMANDEL. *l=™33§!s' TIME TABLE. FOR WAIHEKE AND OOROMANDEL, From Auckland— Every Monday and Wednesday, 12 noon From Coromandel— No cargo received within half-an-hour Of advertised time of sailing. Weather and other circumstances permitting. A. R. H. SWINDLEY, Manager. rKi QTISAM TO THE TE AROHA GOLD FIELDS, CONNECTING with OHINKMURI, OMAHU, WAITOI PLAINS, and MORRINB VTLLE, Piako District. •ENTERPRISE No. 2-& CTE AROHA.' From Auckland : From Thames I Monday, 12 midnight Tuosdny, 1 p.m. Wednesday, 12 midnight Thursday, 2 p.m. The aDovo steamers connoot at Junction of thP Waihou with tho steam launches "Riro Riro' and ' Memsahib.' Fares : To Thames „ Saloon, 7a 64 ; Steerage, 6s Not responsible for shipping, carrying, or dls pharging five stock, Agents. j"~v^ l/lOR RUSSELL, WHANGA- ROA, AND MANGONUI. Tho s.s. 'lONA' will leave overy Monday at 5 p.m. (weather permitting!. Passengers booked and small parcels prepaid at the Office on the Wharf. No cargo received after 4 p.m. FOR WHANGAREI AND MANGAPAI. The s.s. ' ARGYLE' will loave for the above places every Tuesday and Friday at 5 p.m. FOR TAURANGA, S.S. 'WELLINGTON' Will leave Queen-street Wharf at fi p.m. Tuesday, May 3 Thursday, sth Tuesday, 10th Thursday, 12th Tueßday, 17th Thursday. 13th ■ Tnesday, 2ith Thursday, 26th Tuesday, 31st Connecting with s.s. 'StaftV for Opotiki and Kast Coast; also connecting with s.s. 'Kati kati' for Katikati Settlement. Weathor and other circumstances permitting. No cargo received after QRWGOR( Manager. "^ /IUARLES "OAILUJt, AUCKLAND AND NORTH SHIP, YACHT, AND BOAT-BUILDER, Foot of Albert- truet, near the Dock. Builder of every description of Bhips' Boats, Launches, Yachts, &c. to any Bize or design. Vessels Docked and Repaired. Spars made, &c., and all sorts of Ship Joinery done at the shortest notice. Fstimates and Designs furnished. New and Second-hand Boats always on hand, and for Sale Cheap. C.8., in returning thanks for past favours, rg) to inform his numerous friends and custo » enthathehaß aeenred Business PremisesJn Auokland as above, where he. will be glad-to reoeive any orders, and will endeavour to give the same uattof action as heretofore.



_ Shipping } > ENINSULAII AND ORI ,^Ssg&-t KNTAL SPKAM NAVIGA ,y r*saawrTlON COMPANY. TROBADLK SAILING ARRANGEMENTS. Of _ For CEYLON. &c, with Malls and PasscnKore U- for KUfvOPK and tho EABT. °" Btcamer. "" \ £?™ y \ Jf™, ~ KIIICDIVK, viaOallo.... May IS May 23 KASHUAK Juno I Juno G BQjqiAltA „.... Juiiolj Juno2o - Place nnd Hour of Departure :— '/• Sydney.. _ Circular Quay, at 9 a.m. f" Mki.hourne .. Railway Pier, at 2 p.m. Adelaide .. Cilonolf, about 5 p.m. For furthor information apply to 18 ORUIOKSHANK & CO.. Ap;ontß for Auckland. o «SMBfc^ A UCKLAND STEAMSHIP 0 S^^T-^- COMPANY. tl 'J'ho s.e. '• 'SOUTHEHN CROSS,' ~ FOX LKVUKA AND SUVA, Will leavo Auckland for nliovo ports TO MORKO W (Tuesday), May 3rd, at •! p.m. Arrangements have been made with tho Union . S.S. Co. to book PnanoiiKora ivud KrolKht bo twnon Fiji mid Southern I'ortaand Auutralaslau Colonies at Low Ratks. Further particulars o»n bo ohtalnnd at tho i- Company's OlUco, Queon-Btroot Wharf. W. LODDER, 3 THuuagor. .c?^^ Tl^OR NEWCASTLE " jgKQ^. -Jt: DIRKCT. Tho Barquo EAST LOTHIAN, #>t-anfaßt»«< sailing about Thursday, ban Saloon accommodation for a few passengers. For particulars apply to CRUIOKSHANK & CO., 18, Queon-Btreot. KOn £2^=^ CJTEAM TO THAMES, CAR- SfegS^fr) RYING PASSKNIJKRS AND 1 """" CARGO, CONNECTING WITH OHINK -1 MURI, OMAHU, WiITOA PLAINS, AND MORIUNS viIIk (Piako District). i Time Table. S.S, 'ROTOMAHANA.' From Auckland: Tnesday, 5 afternoon Wednesday ,"5 afternoon Thursday, 5 afternoon Friday, G aftornoon From Thamea I Tuesday, 10 morning Wednesday, 9 morning Thursday, 10 mornlnp; Friday, 10.30 morning Saturday, 12 noon Coromandol to Thames: Monday, 7 evening , Faroa to Thames: Saloon. 7s 6(1: Stcoragu, ss. Through to To Aroha, 153. Freißht through to To Arohft, 25s por ton. No Ciuko rocoived within half-an-honr of ad vertised time of loaving. FRASER & TINNK, Auonta. \\f AIU K. U AN 1) ().\ K. SPs?^ ** lIUNGA STKAM NAVI "BBaEKa"^GATION CO. (LIMITKD). TIME-TABLE-MAY, ISBI. a p. •MANUKAU.' Leavo Onehunga: Loavo Waiuku: May May 4—Wodnesday, 830 am i— Wednesday, 130pm 7—Udturday, 11 a m 7—Saturday, 4 p m o—Monday, 1 30 p in U—Monday, G p m 10—Tuosdaj, 3 p m 11-Wcdncsday, 8 a ra 13—Friday, 4pm 14—Saturday, 10 am IG—Monday, 715 a m IG—Monday, 12 noon IS-Wodnesday. S3O a m IS—Wednesday, 115 p m 21- Saturday, 1015 ara 21—Saturday, 315pm 23—Monday, 1 30 p m 23—Monday, 6pm 21—Tuesday, spm 25— Wednesday, Bam 27—Friday, 4 p m 28—Paturd.-.y, 10 a m 33—Monday, 715 a m 30—Monday, 12 noon Manukau Heads-Every Thursday, Sara. A. CUNNINGHAM, Acent. £jiectnc Bells. •TILECTRIC "DELLS (FOR DWELLING HOUSES) ELECTRIC T>KLLS| LKCTRIC JJKLLS! T. PEACOCK has just reccivod a shipmontof tho abovo, which can bo thoroughly recom mended to Householders on tho following I grounds. Thoy are moderato in cost; com munication can roadily bo mado with any or a!l of tho rooms in the hou3O. Single st okes of a telegraphic character can be mado, ■r t bell bo rung continuously at will. No dangerous acids are need with tho battery, and it involvos no trouble. One can be seen on operation, and prices obtained by applying to T. PEACOCK, Optician, SHORTLAKD-STKEET .Boots ana IS hoes. SOMERSET HOUSE, AUCKLAND, JOHN~C.~SMITH, BOOT AND SHOK IMPORTER AND MANUFACTURKR, junction of queen and greys teeets. Ladies' Kid Boots to Order, Us. 6d. and writo it upon tho tablets of your memory: W. JOHNSTON, Boot »nd Shoemakor, V lctoria-stroot. Great Sacrifice of tho above Goods for One Month only. Business Oards. _____ WM. WILLIAMSON, Brass Founder and Gasfitter la prepared to Re-lacquer Gasoliers, Pendants, and Brackets, Cnrtain Bands, Cornices, &c. EQUAL TO NEW. Repairs In Gnsflttlng and Gcnoral Brasswork on tho moit reasonable terms. Uo&t workmanship guaranteed. Address : Hioh-strebt, Corner Victoria street, AuoUland / 1 L A X X B BROTHERS, \J ARTIST PHOTOGRAPHERS (OPPOSITE UNION DANK), QUEEN-STEBET, AUCKLAND. Photography in tho Latest and Most Fashionable Styles, Executed in a manner Unsurpassed In the Colonies, LARGE COLLECTION NEW ZEALAND VIEWS Always on Hand. JO. p ELH AM, • LADDER & BARROW MAKER, 80 and 82, VICTOEIA-STKKET. Every Description of Ladders, Steps, Barrows, I airow Wheele, Clothes Horses. Clothea Sm Travelling Chests, &c, on hand or made to °rAUberal discount allowed to Contractors and and aU kinds of Jot blng work done by experienced workmen on thN.a-Liddo|rstep 8 and Barrows lent on hone w'twoVperior old Violins for sale; also, a good V.olincello. cheap. OHNSO P P X T, HOUSE, LAND, AND GKNBRAL COMMISSION AGENT, Opposite H.M.s Custom-house, FORT-STKEJ2T, AUCKLAND, Has Always for Sale Large Blocks of LAND FARMS, both Improved and otherwise Also, OUSKS, COTTAGK3, &c. On Most Reasonable Terms. JAMES CATKJK, CHEMIST AND DRUGGIST. hobson-street, Close to Wellington-street. "t fl c t~c he r, tf • PRACTICAL TAILOR AND GKNERAL OU ITTER . (Late of Pitt-street), , KARANGAHAPE BOAD, Next door to Lam bourne's, Ironmonger. Garments Made to Order in Best Style, Quality, and Workmanship. Gentlemen's Own Materials Economically i Made-up. , Garments cleaned, pressed, and neatly repaired. Lowest Cash Prices.



Business Oards. .Tp MITOUELSOJN & CO., KAURI GUM AND GRAIN MERCHANTS, , SHIPPING AND COMMISSION AGENTS, No. 19, Queen-street Wharf. Tfi DWA It D CASH, TAILOR, ETC., WELLESLEY-STRICET, Auckland. WH. SIV l N NX X, • BUILDKR, OAKPKNTKB A"ND JOINKR Vermin liiNn, Kvory Description of Hulldinß ])03iRauil and Krcotcd. All Hrnnohofl of tho Building Trade oxooatod by lCxiiorloncod Workmen. Shop Fronts Oitloo KittlllKM, &.C.. &O. f^ 11. L E AKIN U, UNDICRTAICICft, W X L L IE S T, X V - 8 T It IC X T. FUNRRALS PROMPTLY KXUCOTKD AT 25 per cont. bolow tlio usual chargco in Auckland. Punctuality to nil ordois, and tho BtrlctOßt rospoctablllty guarantood. Noto tho Address. JUT R. F. L AS X, SURGEON DENTIST, WKLLESLEY-STREET WKST, Artificial Tooth from 56. rTIAKANAKI UYKINU AND CLEAN ING ESTABLISHMENT, FOOT OK WAKKFIKLD-STRKET. J. W". THOMPSON Phopxibtor. Gentlemen's Clothos Cloanod or Ronewed and Woll-pressod. Ladlo»' Drosses Cleaned or Dyod and Woll hod. Kid Glovks Cleaned WADDINGHAM AND LAING, T NSMITHS, LINCBNBICD PLUMHERS, & GASFITTKRS Opposite Lumbourno'a, Ironmonger, Kauangahai-e Koad, AH orderfl tmnctually attended to, and oxeontod at liio lovvcßt possltlo roiunucnitlvo prices. T^l 1) WAli D BAB TL X V ARCHITECT, STIOHHURY3 BUIWHNa?, QWKKN-STUKKT. HW A 1 T X, • ttIANUFAOTUKIKQ TINSMITF, FORT-STREKT, Wishes to Inform tho public that ho Is he only one In tho Provlnco who devotoa tht whole of his time to the abovo business, and with his facilities for working and modern appli&nocs oaa&Aety coniDutition T^DKN TERRACE POST OFFICJB. F. M. MUKLEY, TEA DKALKU and FAMILY GKOCK. Eden Tkrrack. Foralllos waitod upon for ordora. Good delivered to tiny part of tho Town and Suburbs. "VT 0 T I 0 K. II P. Gibbons & Co. dollver for Cash, the BEST FIKKWOOD.ICut In Blocksll or 12S I'EU TON. H. F. GIBBONS & CO., GROCERS AND PRODUCE MERCHANTS, Hobaon-streot, Auckland, ~VT ICT OHI A-ST KE E T WISS T. J. 11. 1) ALTON, FASniONAIiLE TAILOR. Cuttlng-out on a New American Systom, where by a Perfect Fit is Quarnnteod. Garmonta to Order in 10 hours' notico whon required. A speedy trl solicited. TAIT BROTHERS, MARBLE and FitKHSTONK MASONS. Monuments, Ho&d-stones, Tombs, and Iron Tomb Railings. •INSCRIPTIONS EXECUTED IN A SUPERIOR STYLE, Prices and Designs FREE on Application. ADDRKBB :— COKNER OP Rutland and Lobne Streets, auckland [Near Junction of Quoen and Wakefleld strcetsl. WAHNOCK BROTHERS, SOAF AND CANDLK MANUFACTURERS. COX'S CKEEK, KICHMOND. OFFICE: DURHAM-STREET, AUCKLAND. Cash Purchasers of Tallow, Wool, Sheepaklns, and Bones. aE B A N D P 0 T T XX, COACH-BUILDKRB, GREY-STRIIET, AUCKLAND. N.B*—lron-bark Shafts, ?poke«, Felloes. Blue Gum and kinds of Hardwood, at Lowest Market Prices. TUT X T. T R A F F 0 R V, SURGEON DKNTI3T, WAKEFIELD-BTREBT, NESJt QUItEN STREET, Painless Extraction of ooth by the Oxide- Nitrogen Gas. H A N SON, . CARPKNTKR AND JOINKR, BERESFORD-STREET, Auckland, Opposite tho Congregational Church. All repairs promptly and economical! j oxoculcd. Est matoa glvon. Funerals furnished. ~r W A V M O U T U, ' SHIP AND BOAT UUILBKR, CnSTOM-UOUSB-STIIBItT, FOOT OF HODSON BTRWKT. Bulldor of all kinds of Yachts, Launches, Boata &c. Vessuli Docked and Ucpairod. fchip Jolnory of cvory description promptly attended to. CHAKLE3 FALMKR, DRAUGHTSMAN &O. Drawings, Mapa and Plans compiled. Drawn to Scale om Rough Sketches or Traced. Addresaos, &o Illuminated ir the Highest Style of the Art. Auctioneers' Show Plans and Lithographs, Schedules prepared for County and Highway Boards. OFFICE—2S, Queen-street, over National In surance Company's Office. GA. L A I D L A W, • Stobekkbpeb, Confectioner, Bakku, &C, &0., BeBS to Inform tho Public of Te Awomutu and Wsikato, that ho has LEASED Me Duffus's Premises, And Is carrying on business as abovo AND TRUSTS BY SELLING AT REASONABLE PRICES, To receive a shara of PUBLIC PATRONAGE WILLIAM TENNANT, Pioneer Manufacturer of Umbrellas and Parasol's, Uppor Queen street. Wanted Known Tennant's AI Umbrellas are the Beßt and Cheapest. Now summer stock at prices to meet tho times. Recovering in the best stylo, with choice variety of material. Note—4. Lennox's Buildings, Upper (Queen treet. Established 1869. AM E » BUT CHE R, CARTER, CO TRACTOR, &O Goods Carted and Delivered from Bhip's side on ' Shortest Notice. Ballast Supplied. Nbwcastle and Bay of Islands Coal. Also, Firewood (cut and uncut) reasonable. ~| HENuJSR&ON, HOUSE, SHIP, SIGN, AND GENERAL DECORATIVE PAINTEb/ NO. 8, WYNDHAM-STRBET.



Educational RGA N, VIANO FOR T ] AND HARMONY. MR, JOHN HART WELL has arrived fror London. For LeßSOns, &c, apply to MEB3K3 IIOWMAN & SONS, Ouecn-atroet, whoro Coplos of his Compositions muy bo had PIANOFOKTB, ORGAN, ANI HARMONY. MR. ANGELO FORREST (PUWIi OP.CH4KLKS IIALLE).' For terms and other particulars apply to J. J Mir.NKit & Co,, Auckland Music Warohouso Quocn-strcct. miliiT Xla1 olr yiNGiNG. Mr 11. GORDON GOOCH, Associato o: tho Royal Academy of Music, London, am: Bronze and Silver Medallist of that Innlitu tion, receives l'ii]iil!) for SINGING ami VOICE I'ItODUCTION at his private residence in Wakdicld-stroot. Public and Prlvato Banquots suppliod with Vocal and iiiHtniinoi.ini Mimic, upon reason able torniK. Mr Gouch having Imd tho direction (it music at tain of Iho l!unc|iuitH in London, any gontlumon ontruyting him with tho uainc in Auckland may dopund upim a Hi'-L-olhbh lirogmmino of Muslo bolng arraugod,—theroby rolloving ihumsiilvus from all preliminary and tedious details 1%/T RH . 11. E , URAISA ZO N , TEACHER OF THK PIANOFORTE. Pupils attended at tholr own 1 'oaldenccs. Addroßa:—Cai'O of W. Moars, Htationor, Qucen-streot. li S. ALLAN W E fci T TKAOIIKH OF Vocal and Instrumental Music. Prosont Addroas— Dkvonhiukh: llona HonBON-STitniicT. __ (I/I it B. U. WOOD UA M, Tkaohkr ov tiik Pianoportr and Harmonium. Address—Caro of Auokland Muslo Wore hous<). Flour Milla. T^" O T 1 U E. I havo added a third Brand to my already well-known Brands of Flour, whioh, in future, will bo known as "Silk Dr?s3od," nnd is equal o any Southern Flour. Tho price for this liMnd is £10 in sacka, £10 10s in 100'h, £11 in BO'S. WAIT EM AT A FLOUR MILLS PRICES CURRICNT (WHOLKHALK). Subject to alteration without notice. SACKH. WO's. .10' U. £ n d. RH. d. £ !i. d. Flno Flour, por tnn 1-' 0 0 I-' II) 0 Jli 0 0 J. ]~ Flour, por ton II 0 I) H 11) U 12 0 0 A. Flour, pur ton 11 0 0 — — Wheat Meal .. ID » 0 12 ID 0 IS 0 0 Sharps, pnr ton .. <"> 0 0 — — Bran, por ton .. 0 I) I) — — Tho abovo prices Includo bucko and bags. Sacks and bags rot returnable. Cabin Biscuit?, £17 per ton ; ciifles, 2a ftl each. Also, a largo assortment of fancy Biucultß I'rlco List on appllcitlon. TKRM3 : CASH. Ofllco i 3f>, Qncnn-stroot, Auckland, Bth March, 1881. JOHN L\MB. rptiOKNTOM, SMITH, AND I'IRTII'S X PIUOES OUHUKNT (Wuolkbai.k). Snbjoot to alteration without notice Sacks. lOCS. Cffß. Crown Brand Flonr £ b. d. &b. d. S, s. d pcrtou 12 0 0 12 10 0 13 0 0 T.S.&F. Cantoiunry Flour, por ton .. 11 0 0 11 10 0 12 0 0 Sharps, per ton .. 5 I) 0 .. » Bran, per ton .... 5 0 0 .. « ' Fowl VVhoat .. ~ 3u. Gd. por bushel. Tho abovo prices laoludo Hacks and bagr! saoko and bugs not roiurnablo Ticums: Cash. Auckland, Bth March ISSI. ITY fL O U R MILLS AND BISCAJIT MANUFACIOUY. Auckland, Jlarch 11,18S0. Wo beg to adviso you jthat oui' I'riceß from date aro as under: Sucks. lOOlba. 501bs. Suporflno Silk Dressed Flour— £ s. (I. £ s. d. £ s. d. Anchor Brand,ton.. 11 0 U 11 10 0 12 0 0 Baker's Kxtru. ton.. 12 0 0 — — Sharps, per ton .. — — 5 0 0 Bran, pur ton .. — — 5 0 0 Saoks and Bugs included. Cabin Bread, £17 per ton ; ouses, 2a Cd. Wo are yours truly, 1. HVUROFT & CO. /"I IT V F L OUR MILLS V/ SHORTLAND-STKEET. Tho Undersi?nod, baring mado oxtonslvo purchaseß of tho Beat Auckland and Southern Wheats, beg to draw sjooial attention to thoir ANCHOR BRAND FAMILY FLOUR. They venture to assert this well-known Brand Is suporlor to any Southern Flour imported, nnd fearlessly reoomrdond It to all Uousenolders re quiring a Kirst-olass Pastry Flour. ASK FOR BYCROFT'S ANCHOR BRAND, . Per ton.! Sacks «U 0 0 Hundreds 11 10 0 6Ts 12 0 0 25'a 12 7 J. BYCROFT & CO. April 6ih, 1881. Hotels. TGULERSLIE HOTEL & GARDENS. Pi JOHN MORRISON (late Manager for Robert Graham, B*q.) has pleasuro lm announcing that he has assumed the Prop*tetorshlp of the abovo favourite Hotel and f'loaiure Gardens, and r^Bptctfully Bolicita the »upnort of hlB friends and tho public in gonoral. " 'lii not in mortals to command Bucoesa," but ho will ondoavour to deserve it. Xi LH.RSLIK HOTBL has recently boon rono vated and re-f urnUhod, and now offers unsur passed accommodation for visitors. Apartments en suito for Ladies and Familioa. Trains run to and from Auckland. Special terms for per manont Boarders. KLLURSLIK GARDENS will well ropay a visit. Now KxHiniTiNO (alive): A vory rare species of tho Sea Lion, a Six-leggod Sheep, a Weazol, Lemur from Madagascar, two Austra lian Nativo Spotted Rati (malo and fomalo), and magnillcont Kaglo. Other attractions aro in negotiation,Jand th» proprietor Intends intro ducing various noveltleK t/oni timo to time. Admission, Sixpence, Übornl terms to Schools and Largo Parties flnnduy «nd holiday oxour sionists should not fail to visit rClleralio Gardens, JOHN MORRISON, Proprietor. WA II X WORT II HOT XL, MAHU HANOI. G. F. SUCH,- PitoriiiKion. FirstrClasa accomniodatlon for Travellers. Boats can bo obtsiinod ou rea3onablo terms. Horsos on hiro. Tho "steamer from Auckland] arrivos and do uarts twlcoa-weet. MR. JOHN GIIOGAN (late ol tne Princo Alhort Hotol, Onohunga), begs to inform the Publio of Auckland that he has taken over (from Mrs C. Mocllor) that woll known Hotel in Upper Queen-street THK QUEEN'S HKAD; and trusts by koeping Liquors of tbo Best Brands only, to receive a fair sharo of patronage. Mr Grogan will also be glad to boo any of his frlonds from Onohunga whon tb oy are in town. First-olass aooommoda ion. Good Beds. _^___ ACCIDENTAL HOTEL. ALBEIiT FISHER (Formerly with Mr. John Coupland, Thames Hotel, and late of tho linporial and Prince of Wales Hotels, Wellington), Begs to inform tho Public, his Patrons, and Friends that ho has purchased tho far-famod OCCIDENTAL HOTEL. That additions and alteration?, conducive to the greater comfort and convenience of the Pnblic, have been completed, and that every endeavour will bo mado, and no expense spared, to main tain tho high reputation of th House. THE CAFE. This department, under tho management of an experienced chief, will be conducted on a scale worthy of the name and fame of the Occidental Hotkl. im CLARK STA VV, Hi' « formerly of tho City Club (lately of tho Terminus Hotel, Hcle.nßvillo), having bought the Freehold of tho Wiianoarki Hotel from Mr Cafllor, begs to inform visitors that no effort will be spared to allbrd satisfaction. Horses and Pleasuro Boats on Hire. FERRY HOTEL, NORTHCOTE, LATE STOKES' POINT, J. MAXWELL, Feoprietob. Accommodation ior Travellers. Saddle Horeoa on Hire TVEN-RY L- FORSTEB, SOLICITOR AND BARRISTER, TAURANGA, AUCKLAND.



business Notices. E milE CHEAPEST HOUSE IN TOW] „ X FOB CONFECTIONERY, Junotlon o£ Grcy-streot and Queon-atrcot, I. ) THOMAS CA.IN. Kvory doEorlptfon of Lollies on hand. ' TItIiLAND 15 R 0 T 11 ER S X WOOL MKUOHAN'JTS, f TANNERS AND LEATHER MANUFACTURERS 1 IMPORTERS OF Sadiilors" and Bobtmakora' Maohlnory, Knulisl and KoroiKn Luuthcr, '.-iiuldlory, 1 SiiddlorV lronnioiigery, Hoot Uuriorn, Grindery Mill Jtoltniir, Suction and Uulivory ! llano, fee. &c. Waichouiios:—Vulc^iTTiiuio and Hlg street Works:—lmnmuro, Auckland ! Conßtituonta'Ordtrß Promptly and fully i Executed. | I^ENCIMG! FENCING! FENCING I can do al kinds of Fencing at lowor pricei than anybody. Hero's the proof: Brat Hobiirt.or Palling Fence. 58a; Heart Knurl Post? and Hails , and Kauri Palings, 15s; I'urlrl J'OBts, am: Hobarlon RailM, Us; do Knurl,3ls; Wiro Kenc( 15 wires, 20s; Top Rail, 2is ; Purlri PoHt^ Iloburton Top Kail and a wlros, Ma. Othci kinds equally cheep, Tbn inaterlalß and worli of tho boßt description. Largo stock of Post! 1 and Rails for Balo at low prices. Posts borec and morticed, and rulla drcaaod on uround. SAM. WHITE, Fencor. Cuatom-houao-stroot. vrjSW ZEALAND FJSB NB, IS UNMOUNTKD OH MOUNTKD, ,In Sets'ok from 12 up to 120 Varieties, Also, in Frouch Polishod Mottled Kauri Boxes, each containing cither 25, 60, 75, 100, or 125 Variutk'S. Tho 25 A 7arioty Boxes us abovo-.. .... - ..£1 The 100 Variety Boxes asubovo , £1 For Sale by- Prln oos-strect, rntO iS'I'OREKEEPEKs aND juu uaa X HOLDKHB, Thoso who once make purohaaosLfrora the Kxtonslvo nnd Varied Stock ot KARTHKNWAIUC, CHINA, AND GLASS WAHU, Kopt by tho andorslgned, will admit that Cua tom-houso-utroot is the proper placo to no to, KDWABD LEWIS. An Exporloticod Pucker Kngagod. SATISFACTION for your SHILLING IP YOU THY A TIN F WIL3ON'S KXCKLaIOR BAKINl! POWDKIt, Ah Minui''aoti:hui) iiy F. Goodwin, Tost It with any other at more money, and In Ihn future you wi'l buy Wilson'?. It only nieils t')bn lennwn tn (MisnnillwiHiln. It imillrßt-clasfl article lit ii rciflonalilti jirice. Sold by moat Orocora: half-pound ling, Is; larger tins, Isjtd. Wholoiulo by F. GoonwiN, near Eoiip-work*, I'urcoll. A liberal irulllto Uroccrs. m o Tuav el l c us, &c. I'RKSKNTH fw noMK.-Very Handßomo Our OBity Cabinota, Inlaid Tftblo Tora, nnd Walking Sticks, mado of rich find bountiful Now Zealand Woods ; aIHO, Polluhcd Spccinuma of Woods in ftmull box, and Brans-bound ChoHts of Drawers in nicked Mottled Kauri, All at vory rcason ablo prioos. WILLIAM NORRIK. WorkorotNatlvo Wooils.toD of ahortland-Btrcot, R J. X O SY E, GREENGROCER, Boas to notify to his friends and tho Ronoral publio that ho hop takon that shop latoly In the occupation of Mr J. Gardiner, noxt to Mr Philip. Hakcr, Karftnguhapo Rowo. Newton, and by striot uttonhon to business, and supplying nothing but a good article, hopes to rocoivo a fair PAtronago. Orders promptly attended to. GOODS DELIVERED CtANl''OKD'iS KAKM PRODUCE AND O F It U I T. Dairy Fed Pork Pics Pork w*f!^j^C»^^ ITongnep, perm. /twfofc'js&o!!i Co?]^' lGd lb. KS ShUiiges SUPERIOR POTTED IIKAD, 8d per lb, an oxcullont l-rcakfuat Koliah. TKY MY 11KST TARANAKI BUTTKII. TARANAKI IiUTTKK, lOd per lb. Best HoVart Town Potatoc?, 201bs for Is, or is per lOOlhs ; Bacon, Checso, Flour, Hico, &c. &c FHUIT.-Huting and Cooking Applc3, 3d W lb. ISLAND From fid. to Is ISLAND ORANGKS. pcrdozon. ORANGES. Victoria-Btrcot, cornor of Albortstrcct. MRS. H O D S O N Dressmaker and Milliner, wishes to inform tho public of Uppor Queen street and Its environs that Huts, Feuthors, and Hlbbona of nil kinds aro cleaned on tho pro mises at the shortest notice. 1 Jresßmaking done at very low prices, to compote with the tlineß. Noto the address— UPPER QUEEN-STREET T7"AURI-GUM BROKER, SHIPPING GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT. F. A. TWINAME Bega to intimato thas ho ha 3 commenced Business as Kauri-gum Brokor, Shipping and Qenoral Commission Agent. Thoao who may favour him with business can rest assuted that their Interests ■will bo moa carefully attended to. Advances m»do on Consignments and Ao oount Sales promptly rondorod. Country Storekeepers' and Settlors' ordoro executed with caro and dispatch, at lowest rutos, and froo of commiaslon. Refsroncos kindly permitted 1;o D. H. MO- Kenzib, Ksq., 1q whoso employment F. A. Twlnamo haß boon for ovor six years. *W OFFICK 1 NO. & QUEEN-STREKT. Auckland, March 1, HBl. OTEAM CABINET-MAKING WARE- O liousa, lIOnSON-STREET. JAMES REID * SONS' FURNITURE EMPORIUM. Orders oxocutod »t tho IowobI; possiblo prices, and Estimates given for all kiuds ot Cabinet muklng. Tho Proprietors respectfully solicit a triul. "I^IGIIT SOIL CONTRACi. AH persona in tho City or Suburbs requiring tho serviced of tho present Contractor at the heihicki) kates should make early application to U. WILSON, at his residence, Nolson-strcot;, or under cover, addressed "G. Wilson, Night Boil Contractor, City Council Offices," Good news i good news i GOOD NEWS 111 Storekeepers, Shopkeepers, and tho general public should now avail thomsolvos of the opportunity of purchasing Pure Bweots, guaran teed to be mado from the bcßt BUg;»ra. The largest and most variod assortment in Boiled Goods ever offered to the publio of Auokland. An early inspection invited. Trado suppliod with Boilod 7Da-lb Goods. Sole manufacturer of French Cre»ms. — Jamks W. Marriott, Wholesale and Retail Manufacturing Confec tioner, Grey-Btroet. TTIURNITURE WAREHOUSE. C LITTLE and C. MILLS having purchased tho Business lately carried, on by J. J. Mills as General Furnishing Warohouso. Vlctoriftßtreet beg to Inform their customers and the general public that in consoquence of great improve ments about to tako placo on tho promises, they havo Reducod tho Pricoa of their Variod Stack to offect a Speedy Clearanco. L. & M. wish to call spoclnl attention to their stock of Mattrasses and Palliaßsea, both now and second-hand, which are tho best and choapeet in town. Valu at'.onß mado. Furniture Bought, Sold, or Ex changed. L. & M., in addition to the above, aro prepared to undortako tho Furnishing of B'unerals at tho cheapest rate.—Noto the address: 13, Victoria-street Wcat. X O i S, . KAURI GUM MERCHANT And Commission Agent, D. Ross having leased Mr Reid's Now Store Gore-street (botwoon Custom and Fort streets), hns commenced business as Kauri Gum Mer chant and Commission Agent. Highest price paid for Kauri Gum. Auckland, March 11,1880. -RkT O T I C lii Ui? REMOVAL, CHEAP FURNISHING MART, QUKKN-ST. (Botwcon tho Albert and Thistle Hotels.) D. OLPHERT, lato of tho City Markot, ha> removed to tho above spacious Promisos, aud li now selling his varjed and oxtensivo stock o Furniture, Bedding. Holloirare, Cutlery, Cliina GlaBS, Earthenware, &0., &c, at reduced prloee to make room for new goods. . Having a horse and spring cart, goods will b carefully packed and promptly delivered Fhei °IN,B!- IGlas3ware, Earthenware, &p,,»lent oi biro at Moderate Charges,



Business Notices. MESSRS. GRAY AND EDWARDf. wish to announce thut they have com ■' moncod bu«nes3 in Auckland as AGENTS foi the PURCIIASK AND DISPOSAL OF NATIVJ Lands. Having had largo experience in native matters, they aro aljlo to give tho best aßsur anccs to their clients. The following Valuable Blocks, with secure titles, aro now open for disposal :— Several Blocks of Land sitnatoin thoTaurango District, Hay o£ Plenty, containing in all about 25.C00 acres. Title : Grown Grant. Offices: CANADA BUILDINGS, LOWER QUEEN-STEKET. Tp'iTifiriro n~o xi c & In conoequonco of E. Carr's appointment as Manager of tho New Zealand Timber Co., tlic linn of IC. Ourr and Son iv this (lay dissolved, by inutniil consent. All accounts owing by tho above firm will bu paid by K'dwin J. ''arr, who j will ulao recclvu nil monies duo to them. KIMVIN OAP.R, i AD VV IN J. OAKR. ] Auckland, April 23, ISBL ' \R7ITII reference to Hie above, E. J. V ? Can- respectfully informs hia friends nnd tho publics 1.1i.-11. he. will still continno tho . Cual and Kirowooil IJiuliicbs, tit tho Yard, corner ol! Newton and Karangaliapo Roads, ~fl O T 1 O E. T. B. lIIfiL takes this opportunity of return ! ing his sincoro thanks to all his friends, old customers, nnd tho public in general for past i favours, and to inform thorn that ho has Resumed i Business, and Will bn glad to sou all tho old , faces again, and un many new or es as possible. 1 1-lIARMACY AND GKNICRAL MKDICAL > WAREHOUSE, • Opposite tho Theatre Royal, Queon-streot. ; f\ N SALE, 1 20 TONS PRIME WAIKATO POTATOES. G. S. JAKINS, CffSTOM-lIOUSE-STREKT. "jyiGHT-SOIL CONTRACT. ' 'i'o tho Inhabitants of Ponaonby, Newton, and surrounding districts:—l requ»Bt tho people that I work for (removing night-roll) to let mo know by Icttor whether mr men are doing thair work in a proper mannor or not. I bolloro thoro s soiiio treachory at work, and I wish to get at tho bottom of it. GKORGIE VTILSOW, Nolson-stroot. TpARLY FLUKE KIDNEY SEED POTATOES, BEST lIOJSAR11 TOWN TABLE POTATOES. 1 TON ISACUN AND HAMS, Vory Snporlor Qnnlily. ADAM LAY 1! OUK N, fobt-sthekt. /^ II I N A, G L ASS, AND J^artiiicnwarJ^. BEST AND CHEAPEST ASSORTMENT IN NEW ZEALAND. G. B X O W N I.N G, (LATE J, B. FRANCIS), 225, QUEEN ■ STREET. I FREEMAN'S BAY SOAP WuRKS. RAUNDEKS & GILBEKD, SOAP A!U> CANDLE MANUFACTURERS, Victoria-Btrcot, Auckland. S. & G. having enlarged their Factory to doublo its former size, and mado coatly addi tions to tho plant, aro now in a position to com peto with any fadoriea in Now Zealand or Now South Wales. Tho yearly increasq of their trado, which has rondored tho extonsivo altera tions nnavoldablo, is tho bc3t uuaranteo of tho superior character of tlioir goods. A Trial Is respectfully solioltod. "I M PORT ANT I'UBLIC NOTICE. OPENING OF THE CHEAP HARDWARE STORE, Wkllesley-street West. John frith Begs to inform tho Public of Auckland that he ia now offering all kinds of GLASS, CHINA, EARTHENWARE, BRUSHES, AMD ALL KINDS OF GENERAL HARDWARE, At Considerably Less than Queen-streot Prices. A Call Invltod to Sco for Yourselves. Noto tho Address THK CHEAP HARDWARE STORE, Next 10 J. and G. Buchanan's Stone and Marblo Works, Wellkslky-stkkkt West. "(f V 1 tne maklnß ot hooks there is noend," V/ wrote an Inspired author in the infancy of tho world, thousands of years beforo the art pre servative of ail arts was diaoovored. But book miking now i* a very different thing from what it was whon old King Solomon lubori ously conned his word of wisdom on papyrus. Indeed, now a-days tho worla is almost •' em barrns d«8 rochossos " of loarning, " quaint and olden" and bright nnd new, embalmed in books. And muoh of this learning is liberally supplied by mo<lorn publishers, raoh. as Cassell. Poiter and Galpln, Collins, Chambers, and a loKion of othors. Not only are the works isbited by thoso flrnis of tho highest practical uso, but they tiro sent out in handsome extoriors, illustrative of tho romarkablo progress that bas bsen made in book illumination. Nothing in our opinlou tends to civilise or beautify a homo so much as good books and pictures. You can form a good iilea of a mun from his library. Tho great dillioulty with many in obtaining book* of a high clues in nearly overy depart ment of literature is tho almost prohibitivoprico at which thoy aro Issued from tho press, and it is roilly a boon to nocioty whon works of admitted excelloneo aro brought within tho roach of persons of modcruto means by the admirable Hystkm ov Timk Payments. Wo can confidently rocommond our roadcrs to the splondid ncloutlon of Jlooks at thopromiso3 of K. WoodinK (Into McUready, Thomson, and Nlvcn), «ook Importer, Quoon-stroot Junction, Ancldund T AUIES arc invilcd to inspect my [stock SIJ of Millinery before purchasing olsowhoro. Ladies' Trimmed Hats, from 6s 64; Children's ditto, from Is !M; Frilllngs, from 2d; Ribbons, Flowers, Sc, nt low prices; Children's Strong l.aco Boots 7 to 13, from Is 6d.—Mr3. Whitk head, Mill nor, Newton, AUCKLAND AZUKE BLUE JQ~ Tho Cheapest n o'uo Market. Challenges competition with he best imported. It is made of the purest arfd best matorials s easily and perfectly soluble; produces a most brilliant colour ; and will never Bettle in the clothes. Solo Manufacturer: Job. Buhgess Russoll-stroet Great North Road WE havo a few Breech-loading Guns For Salo. B. TONKS & CO., Auctioneers. T> HUTCHINSON, lA>» BUTOHER, Victoria-street,, Sayn to his old friends, " Call at my New Shop and Inspect the choice-grained Country Meat at Quoon-strcot Prices, for I can, and will, sell Cheap, and shall b3 pleased to see my old cue tomors and all the surrounding public." Great Reduction on Saturday Night, To Cmear Out. US' Note tho Address. J vF O~~C) I> WAR D, O • BAKKK, CONFaCTIONKR, & PASTRYCOOK, UPPER QUEEN-STHEKT, Wishes to call tho polito attention of the inhabitants of Queen-alroot, and familiO3 in tho suburbs, to bis tiuporior Bread, Confectionery, and choico selection of Loliios, o£ tho most tempting description. J. W. hopes to merit a sharo of publio patronage by selling at a low figure, and all • oiders, both Wholesitlo or Retail, will bo exc -1 outed at the shortect notice. Baking Done on Sundays. Note tho Address. ■VT EWT O N AND I'OSSONCY ' i3l JUNCTION STORE, OOaNBH Olf 1 Niiwtox and Great North Roads. , J. M. W KITE 3 (Lato W. Baxter), t FAMILY GROCER AND TEA DEALER > DAIBIB3 op Brrrrnn of FiBST-OLASS Quality. ffi Famllioß Waited upon for Orde 'a GOOda Fromptlv Delivered,



! Un Saie. ; T)AILY EXPECTED I Per Brigantino 'Helena,' from Oamaru, AND FOR SALE, By the Subscriber, 500 bags Best HART OAT 3 1 200 „ TARTARIAN OATS 800 „ DANISH OATS 100 i, BRAN 100 „ FOWL WHEAT 10 ton 3 OATMEAL, L. W. EATON. GR HOD EB, 15 UILDE X, • Has For Salo. 100 CASKS UKST CEMENT, .Tuat Landed. jtsr Yard No. 1, Pit.t-st.keet. tej QjALMON! SALMON! SALMON! £5 200 CASES lib. TINS AMERICAN SALMON (best Brands). X U M M E R & C Cv, FOET-STKEET. pOALI COAL! COALI! WHAU WHAU COAL MINES, WHAKGAREI. OEFICE : NO. 8, LOWER (JUEEN-STREET. \V. SLOAN E, AGENT. jp • O X . SALE, CHOICE BUILDING ALLOTMENTS Bklgbovk Estatk, Situated in EDEN TKRKACE, SUBURB 3OF AUCKLANDi Plan at Morley & White's. FOr:PBrtiCTISS PSoPH K RBAILKY. Mount Hdon Road. Q N SALE, Pen 'Oxpokd,' AND TO AIIKIVK, Tnn 'PlHtO' AND 'COUONILIiA," 31 cason MUSTARD nnd BLUE CO „ M'AKCH 50 „ GLUCOSE 01 „ COCOA 100 „ LIMKJUICE CORDIAL 50 „ RASPBERRY DALM 25 „ CORNFLOUR 31 „ PROVISIONS 3 „ PRESERVED FISH 25 „ LING 16 „ VKSTA3 60 bales PAPER BAGS SO Jhhds. VINK9AR. T. H. H ALL & C° LOWBR TRBET. April 13,1881.! T> TUX X S « C~oT Agents for Sydney Paper Mills, Havo alwara In stock a Largo Supply ol PAPER, comprising White, Printing, and Tea Paper. Grey and Brown Wrapping, and are prepared to indent any sizes, qualities, or colours ro- These Papers are now largely used here, and arc acknowledged to bo superior to most im ported. Cavalier FrferG'o Genuine French Brandies American Carriages American Harness. To Arrive Farm and Express Wagons American Fireproof Safes, &C« &O. P. TONKS & CO. IRON TANKS! IRON TASKS I IRON TANKS! S. PARKER HAS FOR SALE (CHEAP) ABOUT FIFTY FIVE OF THE ABOVE. Also, Superior Corrugated Iron Tanks, From &2 and upwards, complete with Tap ready for use. Also, a Large Stock op Spouting, Ridgino, DOWN-riPB, &C, &C, &C, ALWAYS ON HAND AT HIS GALVANISED IRON & LEAD-PIPE STEAM WORKS, VICTORIA - STREET EAST, AUCKLAND. DH. MCKEKZIE • Begs to inform Ship Masters. Ship Owners. Ship Buildors, and Shipping Agents, that ho has REMOVED his Ship Chandlery Business from Custom-houße-streot To His New Premises In FORT-STREET. D. H. m7k ENZ IE. Having detormlnod to RETIKK from tho Smr CnANnr-EUY part of hia Business, Will Sell his Largo Stock AT GRKATLY RKDbCKD PRICES. Partlos Building or Ro-fltting would do wel to call on him before buying olsowhore. _ DULL li'RO THE KS, HAVE NOW LANDING, 1,200 PACKAGES, Consisting GROCERIES AND OILMEN'S STORES, AND nAVE FOR SALE AMERICAN RANGES AND STORES BARBED STSEL FENCING WIRE DOUGL&S PUMPS, LAWN MOWERS CORNSAOKS, GRINDSTONES, OuV STONKS, &c, &C, &c. Agento for J.Cra!g&Son's Celebrated Sootott HCLL BROTHERS, Anctloucors, Wine and Spirit Merchant* Qucen-streot Kauri Gum Stores. Bra water ' Free and Bonded Stores Albert-street. T> U R E B O N U U U 8 I, JAMES SOPPET AND CO. Aro supplyinglFlne Bonedußt of their own mane facture, guaranteed free from any adulteration £8 10s per ton, sacks or bags included, at the Mills, Freeman's Bay, or their Store, No, f Lower Queen-street. Bones bought in£any quantities. October 25, ISSO /n E E A P TIMBER. THE UNION SASH AND DOOR CO, ARE NOAV PREPARED TO SUPPLY ALL KINDS OF BUILDING MATEKIAX.S INCLUDING Sashes, Doors, Mouldings, Turned Carving, and Fretwork, AT THE Very Lowest Rates. Union Sash and Door Company Branch Office : CUSTOM-HOUSE-STRKET, AUCKLAND."



uraperv. '{T\ R A P E R V SALE . GREAT BARGAINS I In consequence of the recent fire in Qaecn-streot and the determination of the owner to erect Now and Knlarged Premises DUNNE, HALL & CO. Are compelled to clear off their Largo, bntihbli nkw, and well-assorted stock, at a Groat Sacrifice during the next TWO or THRttE WEEKS, comprising Millikery, Dress Goods in Frenct: and English Cashmeres, Lustres, COBUItOS, I'OMI'ADOEE, SILK Velvet and Print, Particular attention is called to a MaKnificenl Lot of AM X RIC A N ULSTKRS and JACKETS of perfect cut and lit. Finest Casiimebk Jeksisys fok Ladibs Ani Children-, LACE CURTAINS, Also, a Largo Stock of SHETLAND SHAWLS, In tho Newest and Handsomest Patterns, And Genkiul Hosiery. i DUNNK, HALL & CO. bOX to intimate thai in announcing this siilo Ihcy do BO only or 1 account of tho circumstances* stated übove. 3 74, QUEEN-STREET, OppO3ito Thistle Hotel. •IY/tILLINERY! MILLINiSKV! MRS. MACKRELL, FASHIONABLE DRESS AND MANTLE-MAKER, KARANGAHAPh ROAD. KILTINQ DONE BY MACHINE FOR THE TRADE, Next door to the Post Office. \Tf ANTED KNOWN MISS DELANEY DRESS AND MANTLB MAKER" (Late Forewoman of Mr. W. Rattbay'b), Begs to intimate to her Friends and Customers that she has commenced Business in tho EW BUILDINGS, ALBERT-STREET, Next the Corner of Wycdham-Btreet. Prompt attention will bo given to all orders she may b« entrusted with. TVT ELLESLEY HOUSE, AUTUMN AND WINTEa, 1881. JUST OPENED. Kon Tint Present and coming Season, A SPLENDID ASSORTMENT OF LADIES' AND CHILDREN'S HATS, In Chip, Straw, Felt, leaver Boa!, &c, NKW MILLINERY, NEW FKATHKRS, NKW FLOWERS, NKW DRESS GOODS, &C. A. LOVETT, DRAPER, WELIiESLEY-gTREKT. MALCOLM MURCHIE, TAILOR, SIIORTLAND-STREET. OPENING, ex Oxford, GRAND IMPORTATION OF TWEEDS. COATINGS, &C. M. MURCHIE, Opposite Messrs. Clark and Sons, SHORTLAND-STEEET. Wanted, a Message Boy. TW"OTICE TO THE PUBLIC. MUNRO & MILLIGAN Beg to announce that they have commenced Business as -QRAPERS AND QLOTHIERS OJf THS Deferred Payment System, in the karangahape boae (Opposite Newton Post Office), Where t have a Well-assorted STOCK of the BEST CLASS GOODS, In the following Departments :— Dresses, Prints, Calicoes, Long cloths, Sheetings, Linens, Flannels, Blankets, rugs, Cabpets Oxford Shirting, counterpanes, Waterproof Cloaks, Mantles, French Merinofs, Shawls, Cashmeres, Silks, Shirts, Curtains, Umbrellas, Maniib Cloths, and Tweeds, GENTLEMEN'S CLOTHING Inal its Branches. The Deferred Payment System hasbeen found to lw a great boon, by enabling those with limited incomes to procure neoes3arles in the easiest possible way. M. & SI. having had considerable London ex perience in this particular Syßtem of Business, and having their Goods dibeot from the Bebi London and Glasgow Firms, are in a position tc offer the BEST GOODS on the Most Advan tageous Teems. US' Note the Address,— MUKKO & TyiTILLIGAN, KIRANGAHAPE ROAD (ODDOsite tho Newton Post Office). HOSIERY, iiaaies' Underclothes, &c— Constant supply always on hand to suil the BCBBOH3 and fashions. Ladies' White Stocfc ingsi from 6d a pair, vory good value; Mon f Socks from 3Jd; Mon's Braces from 6d a pair an extraordinary cheap lino of Lndios' Fashion ablo Stockings at Is; Ladies' Chemises, &0., beautifully trimmed, from 2a Cd; Nights from 3s 9d each; Unflio, d per yard; Not Trimmins for Hall Orosses, 6d dozen yards? Beaded Crape ditlo, Oil dozon yards; Crapo Flowers from 0d spray; othor goods equally cheap.—Note the Address J. Groon. it Victoria-Btreot NOTICE.— Great Surprise I Tho Ladies all say that Williama'a is the Cheapest Honso in Town for Fancy Drapery and Small G ouds. A splendid lot of Ladlos' Underclothing Skirts, Laco, Ties, Maltese Lace, Ribbons, &o. a lot of Ladies' Back Combs, Belts, and Necl Frilling, all prices from 2d a yard; a nico lot oi Gilt and Black Brooches and Karrinpta. cheap Ladies from tho country would do well to bus their gooda at Williams's, Cheapest Houeo it Town, foot ot Grey-street, four doora fron Market Entrance, Dampier's. Opel 111 9 P.m ' A SINGLE CALL at A. O. STEPHEN, j^_ SON'S NE WTON HOUSE, Karangahapi Road, is all that is needed to prove that Pur chasers of Drajiory can obtain Goods of equa value, and vory much lower prices, than a A.6.5. calls special attention to his Compleb Stock of Flannels, Calicoes, Blankets, Plaids Serges Ich Beigos, Satin Cloths, Cashmoreß Tweeds. Ulster*, Jackots; also, to his Variec Stock of Hosiery, Glovas, and Straw Goods. 1 ease Corsets just arrived. A. O. STEPHENSON, Newton (near Post Office). N. HENDERSON • DRAPER, HOSIER AND HABERDASHER, 210, QUBENSTKKKT, ' Respectfully invites tho Public to Inspect hii | Stock of Millinery and Hats of tho newest shapes i Sealskins, from 7s 6d; Plush and Beaver, fron 63 6d: Straws, from 6d upwards; also, Goo( Variety of Dress Materials from id per yard Ladies' and Children's Jackets and Ulsters o ;ho newest styles, at lowest prices. Miss Sherj akes chargo of the Dressmaking Department, Rote the Address. "VTOTICE !—We can and will sell Chea) J3i Best Plush Hats, 6s Gd ; Heal Sealskii 1 Hats, 10s; Latest styles in Black Chip am Straw, from lOrt to ss; Long White OBtric] Feathers, la; All the nowest shades in Silke Velvets, and Plush; Flowers, Feathers, an* Kibbonsi, Chenillo and other ties, 81 each Ladies' Felt and Winsey Skirts, 2s 6d ; Gentli menu' whifo and coloured idhirts, from 23 Gd, c GEORGE! Carter's, (lato Adams), Victorii street, rest door to Adams, Watchmaker.—Ro Up! ANE'VY ZEALAND WAN' SUPPLIED. W. PETTY, Ladies' Mantle, Ulster, Jacke Stayiahd Corset Manufacturer, Upper Quee: street, Anokland (two doors above Messrs Rus: brook & Bridgman's). W.P. be«s to inform tl Ladies of Auckland and tho surrounding di tricts that he has recently arrived fro England, bringing with him materials and cvei requisite for carrying on the above business: all its branches, and hopes by supplj ing a goc if. article at reasonable prices, and by scrict atte: tion to business, to merit a share of the patronage. A trial ia respectful eolicite True Fit Guaranteed.



Amusementa. ________ f mHEA TK E ROYAL. JL Lessee and Proprietor..Martin Simonson. POSITIVELY THE LAST WEEK ! t- POSITIVELY THE LAST WEEK ! OF SIMONSEN'S ROYAL ENGLISH AND ITALIAN OPEKA COMPANY. y Positively Tnis Last Six Nights !! 1 1 The Manager, in thanking tho Pnblio of Auckland for the liberal patronage ho has re ceived during his first season of twenty nignte, lma tho honour to announce that in consequence o£ its success ho haß determined to prolong nis stay until Saturday, May 7, and give another ,t season of Six Nights of Grand Opera. Subscription Tickets for tho Six Nights will bo 0 hsued at tho following rates:— Drcsa Circle (10 tickets) «Jg {{ Stella (10 tickets) f1. 1, . To be had To day (Monday). May 2, at 6 o clocK p.m., only at Mr. Miner's Music Warehouse, 1 Quoon street. Tho following Magniuoint Ecportoiro will bo given during the Season :— _ TO-NIGHT! TO-NIGHT! TO-NIGHT! I TO-NIGHT! TO-rUGHTI TO-NIGliXt Mosday, May 2, Tho grandest o£ all Bnglish Operas, Balfo'a World-renowned Romantic Opera, in four acts, SATANELLA; ! Oh, the Power of Love 1 MORTALS: Count Rupert .. _ .. Signer Bianchi , Carl . .. _ - Mr J. Cram Hortensiaa „ Mr Wontworth Braccacio - Mrßonhain A Lady Miss Heath Dame Bertha .. Mis 9 Frances Simonsen Princsss Stella .. .. Miss Carry Godfrey Lilia Mies Leonora Simonsen . Grand Vizier r^lSlß^ ANcgro - MrJ. Wooda DEMONS: Arimanea _ .. .. Mr Brneßt St Clair Satonella .. .. Mies Martina Simonsen Ladies, Gentlemen, Pirates, Turks, Demons, &c. Tomorrow (Tuesday), May 3, For the, Special Benefit of MISS MARTINA J BIMONSKN, and by general desire of the public at large, Verdi's masterpiece, In five acts, UN BALLO IN MASCHERAI In which Miss Martina created such great furore and genuine enthusiasm. Wednesday and Thursday, May 4 & 5, 3 By special arrangement with J. C. William son, Esq., will be produced with great splendour, new scenery, new dresses, now appointments, and new ac cessories, the marvel of tho present century, Sullivan's Nautical Comic Opera, H. M. S. PINAFORE! Performed for the first time In New Zealand by Cipsratio Artists, all great in their variouß characters. Friday, May 6, THE GREAT EVENT OF THE SEASON. BENEFIT of Madame FANNY SIMONSKN! > On which occasion tho Grandest Pro gramme over presented In this town will bo given, consisting of the entire Tragic Opera, in four acts, Bellini's master-piece, . NORMAI And a Grand Vocal and Instrumental Concert I In which all tho AitistoD not singing In the Opera will appear in ODnjnnotion with Martin SiMONSEtf, tfco Great Violinist, who will perform somo of bis Wonderful Violin Soloe. Saturday, May 7, Positively Farewell Night of the Season! Offenbach's World-renowned Opera-Bouflo, in four aots, ' GRAND DUCHESS OF GEROLSTEIN ! Madame Fanny S'monsen In her great im personation as " Tho Grand Duchess." Prices of Admission for Single Nights -.-Dress Circle, 6s; Stall", la; Pit, 2a. Box plan at mi ner's Auckland Music Warehouse, Queen-st. T> 0 X I N Gl 15OXINGI E. DAVIS1 BOXING SALOON, Hobson-stkekt (opposite Scotia Hotel), Is Open every Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday, from 7.30 p.m. Private Lessons given to Gentlemen on Wed nesday evenings, at the Saloon, or at their own residences. 1 erma moderate. Gloves provided. 1 T AWN TENNIS! TOBACCO JLJ LAWN TBNNIS! CIGARETTKS! 3 W. W, ROBINSON Has Just Opened a Choice Assortment of American I'obacoos, chosen by himself while in America, suitable for this market. More Novelties to arrive. 3 m, Call at 98. QUKEN-STREtCP 1 Snorting. h. FLEMING'S NOVELTY • CONSULTATION No. 2, NEW ZEALAND "GRAND NATIONAL STEEPLECHASES, To be held at Timaru, on TUESDAY, May 21th, 3 1881, including Tho New Zealand Grand National Handicap, Hunt Club Cup, and Maiden Plate. ' 3030 SUBORIBERS AT 10S. EACH. fiaoh Ticket has a chance of winning 3 Frizes. N.Z.G.N.H. i Firat Horse - ..£350 * SecondHoree 125 ThirdHorss 60 Starters and Non-Starters .. .. 115 i £670 , HUNT CLUB CUP. J First Horse „ ..£175 Second Horse '.. .. ~ .. 75 Third Horse .. .. .. .. 60 Starters and Non-Starters .. ..US „ MAIDEN PLATE. First Horse .. ..£175 Second Horse .. 75 Third Horse „ .. ..... 60 Starters and Non-Starters .. .. 115. i"ils i As each Race will be drawn separately, every ' Subscriber will have a chance of winning THreo prizes for each Ticket. Tho Drawing will be held under tho supervision of a Committee of Subscribers, and Results advertised in daily papers. Intending Subscribers are requested to • make early application. If Cheques are sent - exchasge must be added, and Btainp3 enclosed t for reply and result. J. h. FLEMING, Auctioneer, &c., g High-street, Triangle, Ohrlstchurch. ; Jsaecucai x THCOLE'S SULPHUR HAIK RE -8 J__ STOKER • ■: 1 Will completely restore in a few days Grey or 3 prematurely Light Hair to Its Original Colour, Ulosa, and Boauiv, without tho slightest chance ■ of injury. ICccle's Hair Restorer is one of the g best ottered for sale. It oU'ects its objects satis- V factorily in a few days, producing a perfectly ,i natural colour, thoroughly cleanses the head . from Scurf and Dandruit, and causes tho growth ". of now hair, and preventing it from fulling oil, £ Sold in bottles, 2a 6d each, Proparcd and Bold IJ by M. Eccles, Dispensing Chemiot, Uowin's , Buildings, Wellesley-Btroet, and Bold by all j respectable Hairdressers a J\ ISEA SE S OF THE EYE. I may be Consulted Daily, between cloven " and ono o"olock, in my Rooms in Hobson f- street, a fow doora from Mr Minetti's French 10 Bakery. ,;. r . T. AIOKIN, • s - 11 M.D. Berlin, F.H.CS.I., &o. it Private Residence. Ponsonby Road. f, T> OKA NI C MEDICI NES. d - Tho Herb 3 recommended in Coffin's " Guide to Health" are kept in stock by HUDSON (late Hill and Hudson) CHEMIST AND DRUGGIST, fj VICTORIA-STREET AUCKLAND. WatcHmaKers and Jewellers. is — 5j pHRISTMAS TXOLIDAXS. >f VISITOR 3in Auckland would do well A tO CALL ON T TT O W D. X N t And INSPBOT his Stock of P GOLD PIANOS, § AND ORGANS, ih SILVER r JKWKLLERY' _ WATCHES. Etc. id i; WWhich they will iind upon avorage to ba el TWENTY PER CKNTICHKAPJiK a* than any Other House. '" S H O R T L AN D -S T R EET T- Adjoining General Post O/Hcal __ ri^O BUTCHERS* (SETTLERS, in! J. FARMERS, AND OTHERS, h* The undersigned are CASn Purchasers of ie- HIDES, SHEttPSRINS, WOOL. TALLOW, lm BEESWAX, &c.,&0., at Highest Market Rates. ,_y in any quantity. in Consignors diroot will have prompt nndim od mediate cash remittances returned at Batiafao )H tory rates. • -—: - ■ *"W^ ;ir IRELAND BROS., >d TANNES AM) LKATHKH MANUFAOTUBKR& AUCKLAND.