The Auckland Evening Star.

Vol-XII. No. 3,293

AUCKLAND, N.Z., MONDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 1881

(Published Daily.)

PRICE: ONR PSNSiY



Skipping. tCKA. <J'I'EA_VI TO LOINUcii., orientljne. The ioilowing Steamships be longing to tho Oriei.t Steam Navigation Com pany! LimltCdl.nndßh v 1' aciflc Stoam Navigation Company, will leave SYUNKY at tho under mentioned dates for M'KLBOURNE, ADE LAIDE and LONDON, via Suez Canal:- Steamer. I rtog. Ton-go I Dnto. CUZCO I 3.817 EebrulTfT^ AJONCAGUA .... -1-10G March II ORIENT I 6.SBS March 25 COI'OPAXI I 10-2-5 Aprils LUS...ANIA 3825 April 2. LIOUItIA I l.tiiiti Mayli And tho Sorvico will bo maintained Dy Bao oeodlrg sto:imors at intervals of a Fortnight. Fares to London, £15 to 70 guineas. Suez Canal Dues, 8s in addition. Paasergors can book from Auckland nt n through rate to covor Intercolonial faro nnd Canal dues, and so secure special advantages. Passages from London can bo grantod in Auckland. For plans nnd full particulars, apply, ln London, to F. Groon & Co., and Andorson, Ander. on & Co., Joint Managdrs Of tho Lino j or to tho Agonla in Auckland. union stoamshv do. of n.z. (Limited) QueoK-stroot. OACIFIC MAIL STEAMSHIP VU. THROUGH Till. UNIFKD' fTATHS OF AMERICA. VIA HONOLULU, TO GREAT BRITAIN. Under Postal Contract with tho Governments of Now Zealand and Now South Wales. i Date of UateofSall _. |...„„ n Sailing for ing for Steamer. |lons. Bydl ?, y . 3al - Fran . I chco. CityofNowYorlTs.iod May 2 Varolii Zealandia.. .. 3,200 March 29 City of Sydney .. 3,100 March 7 April 25 Australia.. ■■ 3,200 Aprill May 21 And overy fourth Tuesday thereafter. Passengers booked through to Liverpool, London, or Paris, via the gro_t Overland Roads of Amorica. and tno Steamers of tho Atlantio linos from Now York, FARES. First-class to London .. .. £GG and upwards Btoerago to London .. .. £37 It's Firjt-olass to San Francisco _. £10 Htoorago - £20 Through Cabin Passengors nro permitted to lay over"at Honolulu, or any of tho cities of tho United States, not to execod six months. For freight rates and all other information, apply to THOS. T. GAMBLE, Agent. Lower Quccn-strcot. <wkte^ PENINSULAR AND -j-j-tflflfc-?- I ORIENTAL STEAM NAVI- v *Ba"H*»' GATION COMPANY. Tho s.s. • PESHAWUR' loaves Melbourno on March 2nd. Bteamors follow on each alternate Wodnesday, Passengers booked through f torn Auckland, CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agents P. and O, Co. January 7th, ISSI -16, Qucon-atreet, Auckland. !„ H T NION STEAMSttll rT^^\j :'"") <U COMPANY OF NEW f S^-ir.. ZEALAND (LIMITED), ii*,--^—<A XIMK TABLK- Peeruary, 1881. or gisborne, vadikr, wellington, LYTTELTON, PORT CHALMERS, and BLUFF 111-ROM QIIEEN-BTBKBT W-lAKJ.). Steamship. Date of Sailing. Latest ___ Train. Rotomahana ''hursday, 17,10 a.m. — Albion Thursday, 21,10 n.m. — FOR TAKANAKI. NELSON, PICTON. Will. LINGTON. LYTTELTON. AND Wkst Coast Ports (from Manukau) Hawea Tuesday, 15. fl a.m. 7a m. Wanaka Tuesday, 22,1 p.m. 12 noon FOR BYDNKY, via RUSSELL. Arawata Tuesday, 22,1 p.m. - FOR MELBOURNE. Via SOUTH. Rotomahana Thursday, 17,10 a.m. — Albion Thuraday, 21, IS a.m. — FOR RUSSELL AND KAWAKAWA. WAITAKI Every Wednesday, 5 p.m — Rotomahana Monday, 11, C p.m - "~" FOR TAURANGA. ~* Waitaki Evory Monday, 6 p.m, — BW^VlT_rNGAi{l-i, MANGAPAITWAIPU, AND MANGAWAL Waitaki Cvory Wednes., 5 p.m. — Ivory Friday, 8 p.m, — •^"Cargo must bo alongßido ono hour beforo time ot departure. Pnseago Tickets must ho taken at tho oliice b jf oro 0 nbarklng. Au'klnjd Branch 1 23, Queon-stieet. TXTHaNO. ..RKI, TAu ■J*k?k >V RANGA SC RUSSELL. MJ^J[^3- WEEKLY SERVICE TO EACH The Union Steamship Co.'s s.s. 'WAITAKI' Will leave for— TAURANGA-Mondays, at 5 p.m. RUSSELL-Wednesdayß, at 5 p.m. WHANGAREI, MANGAPAI, WAIPU, and MANGAWAI— Wednesdays, at a p.m., and Fridays, at 8 p.m. ONION STEAMSHIP COMf ANY OF N.Z., Agents _____ -SSfci*-^ CI TEAM TO THAMES, CAR •££3_Xfc> n HYING PASSENOERS ANU *>«*•*» CARRO, CONNECTING WITH OHINE MURI,' Omahu, Waitoa Plains, md Mouuinb tills (Piako District). Time Table, S.S, 'ROTOMAHANA.' From Auckland: Monday, 12.30 afternoon Tuesday, 3 afternoon Wednesday. 3.30 afternoon Thursday, 4 a'ternoon Friday, 4.30 aftornoon Saturday, 4.30 afternoon From Thames 1 Tuesday, 8 morning Wednesday, 8 morning Thursday, 8.30 morning Friday. 9 morning Saturday, 9 morning Faro-1 to Thames: Saloon. 7s Cd ; Steerage, sb. Through to Te Aroha, 15.. Freight through to Te Aroha, 253 per ton. ... . . No Cargo roooived within half-an-hour 01 ad vortisod time of leaving. „-„„-. FRASER & TINNE, A stents. i-K 1 -vr/AIOKU AND OiSE- A S£*cK- » ▼ HUNOA STEAM NA vi™{EjT^>viaATloN co' I I' IMITIsD,• "*~" 'MANUKAU.' TIME-TABLE—FiBRUABY, 1831. Leave Onehunga: Leave Waiuku: 10 -Wednesday, 7am 1G- Wednesday, noon 19-3at.urday, 8a m 19-Satu'day, 1p ni 21-Monday, 930 a m 21—Monday, 230 p m 23-Wednes, 1130 am 23-Wedoeaday. 430 pm 25-Friday, 330 p m 26 Saturday, 830 a m 28-Mondsy, 6am 28-Monday, 10 30 a m MaDukau Heads at 8 a m on 4th, 10th, 17th, 21th. For freight, &<*•■ Onehunga 101, Queen-street, Auckland. OTIS AM TU HOT SPRINGS, O Mahurangi, Matakana, S-ES-S-KS-W kawau, and Omaha. Thes.s. ROSE CASEY, Al at Lloyds. Captain J. CAsky. For Hot Springs and Matakana-Every Tues day, at 11 o'clook For Springs and Mahurangl— Thursday, February 17, at 11 o'clock Saturday, February 19, at 11 0 clock Thursdaf, February 21, at 11 o clock Saturday, February 26, nt 11 0 clock All cargo must bo down half-an-hour before i-Jvertlsed time of leaving, or it will not Do No Parcels or Goo Is taken without a shipping nite. , . For froight or passage apply to OASH; y Juno 12,1879 '_ rt___-w PASSENGERS' LINE Ol' aj^l^. JL packets to new zea; S-H OWNED BY MKS3RS. SHAW, SAVILL & CO., 31, Leadenhall-street, London Iho above line of ships aro regular traders to all the principal ports in New Zealand. Thoy arffl ships, classed Alat Lloyds and com manded by experienced masters. Tho bill of faro is most substantial, and of the best quality, and the accommodation roomy and convenient. The undersigned arc empowered to grant pas sage.froml ondon to New Zealand, payment for wffihave teen guaranteed in tho colony. Return ships to London also leave at almost regular intervals. Full particulars_0 N n A ap & l ffi n c to _ OWKN Se GRAHAM, VAgCltB, CRUICKSHANK & COt



Shipping. l-Q\A f_ oUIvL AN D AND -£*- NORTH SHORN FERRY TmjMK^COi-IPANY (LIMITED.. STEAM TO THE THAMES AND T E ARO II A GOLDFIELDS, CONNECTING WITH OHINEMURI, OMAHU, WAITOV PLAINS, AND MORRJNS VILLE, Piako District. ' ENTERPRISE No. 2' & 'TE AROHA.' From Auckland t From Thames i Monday, 10 .lOp in. Tuesday, 10 a m. Wednesday, ll p.m. Thursday, 11 a.m. Friday, 12 midnight Saturday, 11 p.m. Tho abovo steamers connoct at Junction of tho Waihou with tlio steam launclios 'Riro Riro' and ' Moinsahib.' Fares: To Thamos .. Saloon, 7s Cd ; Steorago, 5s Throng1-to To Aroha 15s Return to To Aroha 25s Froight to To Aroha .. .. 25s por ton Arrangomonts havo boon mado with tbo owners of small steamers to connect at tho Junction, and convey passengers from thenco to To Aroha. Fares, ss. Not rosponslblo for shipping, carrying, or dis charging llvo Btook, A.N.S. FERRY CO., Agents. **kSa JLpOi-. RUSSELL, WANIiA. SSm-W-tm-** ROA, AMD MANGONUL The s.s. lONA will lssve every Monday, at 5 p.m. (woothor permitting). Pussongors booked .nd small parcels prepaid at tho Ollico on the Wharf. No oargo recolvod after 1 p.m. FOR WHANGAREI AND MANGAPAI. The B.s. ARGYLE will lonve for the above ilaixs overy Tuesday and Friday, at 6 p.m, FOR 1 A U 1. A N G A, S.S. 'GLENELG' Will leave Quoon-stroot Wharf at 5 p.m, Monday, 11th Friday, 18th Wednesday. 23rd Monday, 23th Friday, ith March Connecting with the s.s. ' Fingal' for Meroury Bay; conuecting with s.s. 'Stulla' for Opotiki and East Coast; also connecting with B.s. ' Katikati' for Katikati Settlement. VVeathor and othor circumstances permitting. No cargo received after i p.m. a. McGregor, Manager, -Saas^.tvrect steam commit ,sS&£&£ 1../ NICATION WITH 0..1.U1U AND TE AROHA GOLUFIELUS. N 0 T I C E. Passengers leaving Auckland at night timo per 'Enterprise No. 2' aro met at Grahams town by tho p.s. ' To Aroha,' and forwarded at once to their destination. Faro., 15s. j Goods forwarded through from Auckland Wharf to Goldlleldlandiug. A.N.S. FERRY CO.. Agents. .__&.__&-. PtUARLES OAILE/., *&&&*#&& AUCKLAND AND NORTH ■iirmrrrrmiii shore, SHIP, YACHT, AND BOAT-BUILDER, Foot of Al .)crt-3troot, near tho Dock, Builder of ovory description ot Ships' Boats, Launches, Yachts, &c„ to any sizo or design. Vessels Docked and Repaired. Spars made, &c, and all sorts of Ship Joinery dono at tho shortest notico. Estimatos and Designs furnished. Now and Second-hand Boats always on hand, and for Salo Cheap. C.8., in returning thanks for past favours, begs to inform his numerous friends and custo mers that ho has secured Business Prcmisos In Auckland as above, whero ho will bo glad to roooivo aDy orders, and will endeavour to givo tho Bamo satisfaction as heretofore Business Cards. F\ R. ELLIOTT Begs to anuouneo that ho has COMMENCED PRACTICE At his Residency Near All Saints' Church, Ponsonby Road. DOCTOR C. EMERSON TJtNNENT has Removed from Orey-stroot to S/nionds- Btreet, the lute residenco of Dr. Young. tIIOURS 01. ATTENDANCE. 9 to 10 a.m. 1 to 2 p.m, Aad 7 to 8 p.m. Bundnys-1 to 2 o'clock p.m. [A CARD.] ly!" R EDWIN COX, LICBNTIATE IN DENTAL SURGERY OK THE Royal College of Surgeons, England, Csborno Houso, Hobson-strcot. \/f R A. J. 11 ARDW IC X, SURGEON DENTIST, Shortland and Princes-streets, opposito St. Paul's Church. Terms moderate. (Established 1865 TV/f R T. TRA¥F OR D, SURGEON DENTIST, WAKEI.IELD-STHEBT, NEBR QUEEN STREET, Painless Extraction of ooth by the Oxlde- Nitrogon Gas. M X F. LAs T > SURGEON DENTIST, WELLESLEY-STREET WEST, Artlflclal Teoth from ss. JAMES CATER. CHEMIST AND DRUGGIST, Hobson-stkeet, clo3b to wellington-street. m AIT BRO T H E li S JL MARBLE ANI) FRKK3TONK MASONS, Monumcntß, Head-stones, Tciub", ana iron Tomb Railings, Inscriptions oxicutod in a Superior Stylo. Prices and Design., ires on application. A ddi osb t Corner or RUTLAND & LORNE-BTUKKTB A a OK LAND Fear Junction ot Queen and Wakeflold streets. WILLIAM THi)M AS, Cornor of Lome and Victoria streets, Auckland Hast MONUMENTAL, MARBLE, AND GENEBAL STONEMASON, ARCHITECTURAL SCULPTOR AND CARVER, Inscriptions accurate and beautiful. Monuments, Tombs, Headstones, and every description ot Stono Work at tho lowest possible prices for town aud country. JAMES H. BUCHANAN, MONUMENTAL MASON, MARBLE AND STONE MERCHANT AND GENERAL BUILDER. [ESTABLISHED 18 5 2.1 VICTORIA ■ STREET EAST, same aide as Greyhound Hotoi. N.B.—Doslgna of all kinds of above work for warded to Town or C'runtrv on auElicatlon. p . TO BUTCHERS, SETTL-i-lvs, J. Ait MERS, AND OTHERS. The Underslgnod aro Cauh Purchasers oi Hides, Sheepskins, Wool. Tallow.Beea wax, teo £» at highest market rates, in any quantity. Consignors direct will havo promyt and im mediate cash remittances returned at ea.lsfao- Wrymeß' IRELAND BROS,. TANNERS ADV IiRJLTWW M iHUffAOTUKIBfi Ancklßprt. IT^l&lTs B~tT TCH ER, t) CARTER. CONTRACTOR, teo. Good. Carted and Doliversd troll)isnii s side on Shortest Notice. BaUast Supplied Newoasth and Bay of Islands Coal. Also, Firewood (ont or uncut! reasonable . OOK-BINDING & PAPER-RULING Executed in all its Branches, at W. L E V S', THREE DCORS ABOVE "STAR" OFFICE, Merchants' Account Books Ruled and Bound to suit requirement-!. MUSIC, MAGAZINES, AND LAW BOOKS Neatly Bound, Bakors' Special Rulod Day-hooks. Library Books strong and cpkaply bound *



Business Cards, \y # C R A I G, Licensed Plumber, Having returned to Auckland, is now pioparod to givo Estimates for all kinds of Plumber's Work, inoluding Laying on Water, 8011-hangiug, Gusli ttiug, Sec Sec W. CRAIG, Licensed Plumber, Symonds-strcot, 3 doors abovo Wynyard Arms. HW A 1 T E, • tUANUFACTUR-NO TINSMITH, FOHT-STRKET, Wlehoa to Inform tho publio that ho Is ho only ono In tho Provlnco who dovotos the wholo of his tlmo to tho abovo business, and with his facilities for working and modorn nppliunoos can dofy eomuetition 'IIHAMES UAKK.I AWK AWL) IJKAY A FACTO iY. JAMES MACK IE, Proprietor, victoria street hast, auckland. Repairs of Kvery Description In Wood and Iron noatlv executed on the Shortest Notice. SPRINGS MADE ANU REPAIRED, "ar N.H.—Country Orderspnnotunlly attondod to. /^ V, Si AND POT 'I EX, VJT (.OACH-HUILDICRS, GREY-STREET, Auckland, N.H.—lron-bark Shafts. Spokos, Folloos, Bluo Gum and all kinds of Hardwood, at lowest markot nrleos. \\T H, SKINNER, BUILDER, CARPENTER AND JOINER, V uloan Lane, EVERY DESCRIPTION OK BUTIDING DESIGNED AND ERECTED, OU SUri-UINTKNDEU ONLY, IV I'IU.FKUUKO, All Branches of tho Building Trade oxooutod by Kxporionood Workmon, Shop Fronts Oilloo Iflttlngs. Sep. &-.0. Ll E W SUN & jull V ILLE, SHIP, YACHT AND BOAT BUILDERS, SPAR MAKERS, Etc. VV" YMYA 11 D PI E IS, AUCKL AN D. Vessels Docked und Repaired on tlio Shortest Notice. New and Second-hand Boats (or sulo or to lot nt tho Lowest Current Price. 7 W A~ YM 0 U 'f~TT, SHIP AND BOAT RUILBKR, CUSTOM'IIODHB-STKE-T, FOOT OK lIOIISOX SIIU'ET. Bull .or of all kinds of Yachts, Launches, Boats, ,-cc. Yoracl-i Hooked and Repaired. fchip Joinery of eveiy description promptly attended to. I ifl UNDER SON, HOUSE, SHIP, SIGN, AND GENERAL DECORA TI V E PAIN TE R, S, Wyndham-stbekt. \\T PHILLIPIS ANU SOWS, OIL, TV ' COLOUR, & GLASS MERCHANTS, tmportorsof Paperhunglugs, Scrim, Paints, Oils rurpontino, Colours, Varnishes. French Polish Hold Leaf, Artists' Colours and Brushes, Plate Sheet, Crown, Ornamental, and Photographio i. lass, Picture Frames and Tapestry Mouldings, Slock and Compass Oliu:o08, Ulu/.od Shushes, Doors, &o. Glass cut to sizo, and carefully _cked.--.6and 97. OUKEN-STREET. U I G N■ W R 1 T E R. O ■ J. MacKinlvy, Pign and 'liekct Writer. I.slimates given. Writing dull! for tho trade.— a'liioit-siivet, two doors abovo Mossis Coueins nut Atkm's Coach Factory. EL E. C otFu¥ ~& &■' land agents, auctioneers and accountants, general commission agents, Cambridge (Waikato), Auckland, Jommodious Auction I.ltrt and Storo Room, B. K. BAIiKB.J [M. KAWIISOS. OA1) E R & 11 AWLI NG S [SUCCESSORS TO THE LAI E lIOIIEHT LUBK], jIEXERAL COMMISSION MERCHANTS and IMI'ORTERS, FOltT-STKEET, AUCKLAND "John so ppc x HOUSE, LAND, & GENERAL COMMISSION AGKNT, Opposito ll.M.'s Custom-hcu.o, Fort-stro.t, Auckland, Has Always l-'oit Sale Largo Blocks of LAND FARMS, both Improved aud otherwise Also, POUSIfS, COTTAGH-S. &c. On Most Reaeonublo Terms. Tjl J. Muss & C 0., LAND ANI) ESTATE AGENTS, SHORTLAND STREET, Proportles entrusted to us have the additional .ulvuntugo of boing placed on Moss, Hal no and l/'o.'s Central Registry in Wellington. Wo mako no charge unless pales are elFocted. Sco also jur advertisement on fourth pago. 11l I S ti X X AND C C, JL} Wholesale, Shipping ft Familt BUTCHERS, ■lacon-stroet, next Bank of New Keal&nA, Auckland. Poultry of all kinds dressed to order. Prime Jmokad Tongues, Home-cured Bacon, Corned I3ec£ on Sale ln large quantities. N.R.—Dealers In Game. Live Phoasants for warded to all parts of the colony npon roceipt ol order, .'i-mlllea waited on in town orßnbur&P. .A ttSimizdLt <>K% Bolow Cost! K.qZ£ tWi^y -Ok ->*^s,^SK}>_./'i&3 saleof bootand shoes .. tf-T^_.: BBS S fn.'^AA/V!il an unprecedented .-_/-___ VOT .-C__-.2vX*low Fw'ro to mako T<^- ;j" M*^-'_>^ Wlly for "■ frCßll Sllip 7"^^'■'■'% W&fctZJr-'Zr^_ ment.—Noto tho ad «&£-jrK *"" d: oss and write it up -2^,-ix(^i^J-. on the tablets of your v^jyt^^* memory, »v. John eton. Boot and Shoemaker, Victoria.--tract. J. AUSTIN & c~a, c Wholesale BOOT AND SHOE MANUFACTURERS. A Largo Stock of Pegged, Rivette i and Sewn Goods of al, sorts aud sizes to select fiom. All Orders have Quick Despatch. COLONIAL ROOT FACTORY, 14, WY-.1-HAM-STREET, AUCKLAND. J (J. PEli II AM, « LADDER & BARROW MAKER, ■PJ, VICTOKIA-STBKET, Every Description of Ladders, Stops, Barrows, 1 arrow Wheels, Clothes Horses, Clothes Boxes, Travelling Chests, Sec, on hand or mado to order. A liberal discount allowed to Contractors and on wholesale order. Shop and Ollico Fittings, and all kinds of Job bing Work dono by experienced workmen on tho shortest notico. N.B.—!-adders, Stops and Barrows lont on hire. Violins bought. One or two superior eld Violinß for salo; also, a good Violincollo cheap. X "| UWINNERTON, AUCKLAND STEAM WOOD TURNING FACTORY, Wyndham Street (Next Siiakkspeare Hotel), Having introduced Steam Power, ho ia now pre pared to mako a Reduction of Twenty jor Cent, oil tho prico ot all common work, /3T Country Orders punctually attended to. TRi n H Afi_Kß VALM EX, \J DRAUGHTSMAN &C Drawings, Mans nnd Plans compiled, Drawn to Sculo from Rough Sketchos or Traced. Addresses, &c, Illuminated lr tho Highost Stylo of tho Art. Auctioneers' Show Plans and Lithographs. Schedules prepared for County and Highway Boarda, OFFICE—2o, Queen-stroet, over National In suranco Company's Ollico. _ mjEWTON VENETIAN li LIN 11 Jjj W 0 11 X S. G E 0. T U C KE R, VENETIAN BLIND MAKER AND WIRE WORKER, Kakaboahaph Road, Newton. Vonotian Blinds of tho be.t quality mado and fixed at Is per foot. Wirowork, of any descrip tion and pattern, made to order. Repairs neatly executed. MONEY TO LEND, on approved BCoUl' Uy> K. X, TYLER, Solicitor, Vulcan lane.



I Business Oards. rpilE iy EW T> HOT OGRAPIIY IS NOW OPEN. INSTANTANEOUS PICTUIIES ! MARTIN & PARTINGTON PHOTOGRAPHISTS. Market Entrance, Qui.kn-stkkkt. Mr Josiah Martin having m-do special study nt tlio Royal College o! Chemistry, London, of 1 tllO LATENT [MI'IIOVEMENTS IN RAI'ID PHOTO GRAPHY by tlio Gcllitlno-iJroniido iirooess. haa mitoreil into PurluorHhlp with Mr W. 11. T. Partington (lato with M. Bars Humus ami llanna and Air Hat tlotl), and will Opon .licit' now Por trait Unllory in a fow days. Tho crcat Buooesa which has attondod tlioso now Dry Plates in Kuropo and Ainorlca has established their superiority, and produced qtlitOll l< EVOLUTION IN riIOTOUUAt'IiY. Tho most beautiful lMoturcs, prcHurvlnpr tlio Natural Attiludo and Kxpro-Blon of tlio Bitter, ran now bo lalißii in scarcely ono Bccond of tlmo, and without any delay lv preparation. Children's Portraits und Family Groups, can bo photographed in an inuliinl, without tlio least constraint. Kor Out-door Photography tills pronoun has Hlipot'lor ndvnntngos. l'lcnlo l'lirlli-H, Portrait Groups and Views, iilho Photos, of Horses and olh.T animals, will bo lalicn on tho sjliortost notice. NOW OPEN. /UAltKl! j>ItOTII EX S, AUTIBT PHOTOGRAPHERS (Opposite Union Hank), QUKI.N-STIUU.T, A UCKLAND, Photography in the Latest and most Fashion ablo Styles, Kxoculcd in a inannor Uusurpasaed In tho Colonies. _M.'Lurgo Collection of N./.. Views always on hand. / FUIOS. J. HARBUTT, / AMERICAN COItN IlltOOM, 7 I AND STEAM BRUSH WORKS, VICTOIUA-STltl-KT EAST, AUCKLAND. Awarded at Sydney Hxhibltion : HItONKIC MI.OAL AND CERTIFICATE. 87! DEN TERRACE POST OEEICE. Mull lEY ANU WHITE, TEA Dl.Al.lCUd and FAMILY GROCERS, ; Eden Terrace, At. and W, formo.-ly with Alossrs Glanvlllo und Klyott). solicit the patiomigo of tho public. Families waited on (or ordei'd. Goods dolivored any part of the town aud suburbs. OAK X V T 011NS ON, GENERAL DEALER, Hoiis'on-sti.i_i-:t, Auckland (Opposite Abbotts, Orocor). H.J. bega to call the attontion of tho surround ing inhabitants to his Largo and Varied Slock of Drapery and i.'anej- Uouds, llurdwiiro, etc. U.uat Bahoai.ns Under Cost Price. Coino early, Aliiko your Purchases for Christmas. I) OIIKN & CHASE, ~ TEA DEALERS ANU FAMILY GROCERS. NOTE THE ADDRESS : CORNER OF VICTORIA AND CHAPEL aTREaTS, AUCKLAND, Finest New f-'eaaons To is. Canterbury llacon Superior Cheeses, and Crass Hutier. Orocory of every description. The Cheapest House in the Trade. MR ,1. li 0W E, C.I.KH.NOI.OCI.R, Heirs to n..lify lo bin frit nils and tho genoru'. public tt nt lii'hiiß taken that shop lately i.i th > occupation of Air J. Gardiner, next lo Mr Philip. Maker, Karangahapo liowc. Nowton, and by strict attention to . usiiie.s, and supplying nothing but a good articlo, hopes to receive a fair patronage. Orders promptly attondod to. GOODS DELIVKRKP. T L. "~ R. ¥li A S E It, tt • GUIDE AND INTERPRETER, OIIIKKMUTO, ROTOUUA. Coint-letc arrangements can bo entered into for Tourists visiting ROTOMAHANA und Bill" rounding Laic-s, including tho Alum Cave. Camping-out, Boating, and Shooting excursions also arranged. JlAont Mat 3 ani) Carvings can be Obtained, A Choiro Variety of Ferns and Smill Boxes of Sulphur und silica Svecimbns made up und eont to Any Patt if required. TELEGRAMS WILL ALWAYS HAVE IMMEDIATE ATTENTION. TT! AV~ P U 0 KEY. NATIVE LAND PURCHASE AGKNT AND LICENSED INTERPRETER. 12, N.Z. Insuranco Building., Auokland. CF. COOPER, • SADDLER, COLLAR te HARNESS MAKER, Uppe Queen-street, Auckland, Threo Doors above tho Array and Navy Hotel. N.B.—Courier Hags, Loggings, &0., Sec. mado to ordor on tho shortest notioe. Charges modcrato. TTI D AJiJJ BARTLEY, ARCHITECT. STICHBURY'S BUILDINGS, ! QUEEN-SrREET. j_|ENRY T^ piORST|KR SOLICITOR AND BARRISTER, TAURANGA, AUCKLAND. AMES ¥. L E P I N E, \ TAILOR, &C, Gkey-btreet (opposito tho Alarket Hotel). i Stylo and Fit Guaranteed. . Gentlemen's Clothing Cleaned and Ropaircd. ILLIAMT E N N A N T, PIONERR MANUFACTURER Ol'' Umbrellas and Parasols, Upper Qucen-stre .t. Wanted Known Tcnnant'i A I Umbrellas aro tho Rest und Cheapest. Now summi r sock at priiei to nii'ct tho times. Recovering in tho best stylo, with oliuico varii ty of material. Noto —1. Lennox's Ruildiugs, Upper Queon streot. l-stablishod I.C!). A~UCKLAND CORK FACTORY Tho undersigned bog to stato thoy aro now prepared to supply ovory description of CORKS, viz,. Beer, Wino. Gingor Beer, Brewers' Bungs, Sec; Chemists' Vinls .Dalfys, Sec ; Ships' Fenders and lifo - Buoys, Fishermen's Nkt Floats. The abovo cut to any sizo required, in any quantity, cheaper aud better than tho imported article,— DUTTON BROTlimits Wholesale and Retail Cork Jianufucturors. ,Uo,cr Qucon-street, Auckland T W. KNIGHT f3 * (Lato of tho City Market), POULTERER, FRUITERER, AND GREEN GROCER, Corner ov Dabby and Queen street?. wholesale and retail. Established 1860.] SHIPPING SUPPLIED. Poultry Dressed for Table Always Ready, Llvo Pigeons, Rabbits, V aney Birds, Ducks, Goose, Turkoys, and Fowls kept in stock, Gamo Fowls, Spanish Brahums, Buntamu (Pure bred). Frefh Butter and Eggs always on hand. KNIGHTS CENTRAL MARKET, Two Doors above AimiUß's Auction Mart. ryURANAKI DYEING AND CLEAN ING ESTABLISHMENT. FOOT OF WAKEFIELD-STREET, J, \Y. THOMPSON Proprietor. Gontlouieu's Clothes Cloancl or Konowod and Well-pressed, Ladies' Dresses Cleaned or Dyed and Woll shed. Kid Gloves Cleaned. WA KNO C X BKOT HX X S., SOAP and CANDLE MANUFACTURERS, COX'S CREEK, RICHMOND. Offloe i Durham-streeß, Anokland. Caah Purchasers of Tallow, Wool, Sheepsklnp, and bones.



Business Notices. OAN EURO'S FARM PRODUCE AND O FRUIT. Dairy Fed wgamam. Pork Pics Od per lb' <^>^mm^S/Vamm_g^-M*m- g aUßa -, CB Taranaki Butter, Taranaki Butter, lOd. per lb. Rest Fresh Butter and Eggs; Good Salt Butter, 8d per lb.; Bacon, Cheese, Flour, Maize ; Green Peas,— perpock; New I'ot.ltois, 20 lbs, for Ib. Fruit, Figs, Muscatels, Almonds, Apples, Oranges, Bananas, l'lno Apples, Id to Ib ouch Poultry Dr_ss_d to Ordor. — Victor'a-etreot, cornor of Albert-Btroet. r R ELA « SJ 7f R v T H E R 8, I. WOOL MERCHANTS, TAHHKRf. AND LEATHER MANUFACTURERS Importers of Saddlers' and liootmakors Maohinory, .English and Foreign Loathor, Saddlery, Saddlora Ironmongory, Hoot Uppors. Urlndory, Mill Be'tlng, Suction and Delivery Hose, &o. Warehouses: Vulcan l_ane and High-street, Workst Panmure, Auckland, Constltuonts' orders promptly and carefully executed jGntEEMAN'S BAY^^fEAM^INb FLOUR MILLS. JAMES SOPPET AND CO. Have on hand at thoir Mills and Storo, No, 8 Lowor Queen-street :— Fine Flour aril IlousclioH (quality guaranteed. Also, Bran, Sharps, Pig Meal Miii/.0, Oats, Wheat, and Parley, Cracked and Wholo All oxcollont quality, at vory low rate . jj.REEMAN'S BAY SOAP WuRKS. SAUNDERS & GILBERD, SOAP AND CANDLE MANUFACTURERS, Viotoria-stroot, Auckland. S. Se G. having enlarged tholr Faotory to double ita former size, and mado oostly addi tions to tbo plant, aro now in ■_ position to com poto with any factories in Now Zealand or Now South Wales. Tho yearly increase ot tholr trado, which has rendered the oxtonslvo altera tions unavoidable, Is tho best guarantee of the superior chaructor of thoir goodß. A Trial Is respectfully solicited. /W(7D~NE\V.ri GOOD" NEWS! DOWN AGAIN ! J. Mauuiott bogs to return hlssincero thanks ;o tlio publio for thoir liberal support _im-,oho joiuiiionceii business iv Auckland, and hopes to -Oiitinue to receive a .bare of tli.ir patronage uy giving tlicm an articlo far superior to any iv Auckland. r-.torokcepeis and tbo Trado supplied with Bulled Goods at 7d pur lb. Solo Manufacturer of French Creams. JAMES W. MARRIOTT, MaNUFACTUMNQ CONFECTIONER, Grcy-itrcct, Auckland. U THOMAS CAIN, Wholesale and Retail Confectioner, has his .atnblislimon. very centrally lecated at tlio lilt.ction of Queen and Grey streets, who o ho .iiri-ii-s on a very extensive and oter incruasl'iir -iijiness. 110 has always the very bo-t und 'reheat Confectionii-y of allkinds on hand, and Manufactured from tho vory bust ilngrcdlont", io that their quality cm bo always confidently relied on. To lovers of Lollies (tho purity of ivlilcli ia guaranteed) a trial is r.ep, ctfully solicited. T> T JT~N X S m CO. Agents for Sydney Paper Mills, Havo always in stock a Largo Supply of P A P E X, lomprising Whito, Printing, and Tea Paper, ircy and Brown \Vrii|>|iiiur. and aro prepared 0 indent any BlZja, qualities, or coloura re- Theiio Papers aro now largely used ho-o, ai d iro acknowledged to be superior to most im lortcd. Cavalier Fi6ro'a Gouutnoll. ronch Brandies American Carriages Amorlcaii Harness. To Arrive Farm and Txprcsa Wagons American Fireproof Safes, &c„ &o. R. TONKS & CO. :IU -STOREKEEPERS AND HOUSE 1 HOLDER?. Tl-.oso who onco make purchases from tho extensive and Variid Stock of EARTHENWARE. CHINA, AND GLASS WARE, _ept by Iho underslgnod, will admit that Cus om-house-strcet is the projor placo to go to, E D WARD LEWI S. An Exporioncod Packor Engaged. j^Tis W ZEALAND FERN S Unmounted, or Mounted, in Sots of Trom 12 UP _xi 125 Varieties. Also In Frenob Polisliod Mottlod Kauri Boxob, eaoh containing either 25, 50, 75,100 or 125 varieties. Tho 25 farlety Boxos, as above .. ffl Tho 100 „ .. - .. <J? ["or Salo by EPIC C R A I G. FIUNCEH-STRKKT \S ° 1 l ° 11 P. Gibbons & Co. deliver for Cash, tho BEST FIREWOOD (Cut in Blooks) for 12s Per Ton. 11. P. GIBBONS & CO., grocers and produce merchants, Hobaon-strcet, Anckland. DURE li O N E D U S T. JAMES SOPPET AND CO. iro supplying Fine Bonodust of their own manu acturo. guaranteed froo from nny adulteration 33 10a por ton, saoks or bags ircludod, at tho Vlills, Freeman's Bay, or thoir Storo, No. 8 jovvcr Queen-street. Bones bought in any quantities. Octobor2s, 1880 XI O TRAVELLERS, &C. Prksrb TS F3R Homk.—Very Randsomo Cur islty Cabinets, Inlaid Tablo Tops, and Walking Sticks, mado of rich and boautlfui Now Zealand Woods; also, Polished Specimens of Woods ln imall box, and Brass-bound Chests ot Drawers n uicked Mottled Kauri. All at very reason ibio prieos. WILLIAM NORRIE, Worker of Nalivo Woods, top of Shortland-street. AUCKLAND AZURE BLUE Tho Cbo&post in the Markot. Challenges competition with ho bost Imported. It is mad" of tho purost and bost materials B ia. iiy ai.d porfoctly solublo ; produces a most -rilliant colour; aud will novor sott'e in tho slothes. Solo Manufacturer: Job. Buroesb, Rusaoll-strcot Great North Road* P.URNITURE! FURNITURE! J. J. MILLS, Furniture Dealer, &c, -13 and 15, Victoria-street. Auckland, in returning thanks to his numerous customers and patrons for rormor favours, again intimates to them that thero is no mistake about it. as ho can nnd will jell cheap. All kinds of Furnituroand Bedding, Iron Bedsteads, Chairs, Tables, Utensi's. and Old Curiosities, to bo sold at onco at 25 por cent blow cost. Gbkat Bargains 1 In fact, thia is tho cheapest and best emporium of its kiad in Auckland. Note tho address, and mako your purohases early in Iho year. C~U~Y'AP MIL L 1 N eTiTyI CIIBAP MILLINERY I MRS MACKRILT-, Miixinery, Dr. ss, and Mantle Maker, Next to Post Cilice, Newton. Dressmaking dono on tho premises. Kilting dono by Machinery. Ladieß' and Children's Hats and Bonnets Trimmed in all the Latent Stylos and Fashions. Children's Hats, trimmed, from Is; untrimmed, from fld. Noto tho address :—Next to Post Ofllco, Now torn WN. HENDERSON, Draper, Hosier, • and Habordastior, 210, Queen street respectfully invites the public of Auckland to inspect his stock of Picture Handkerchiefs, just imported, amongst which will bo found excel lent Portraits of tlio Australian Cricketors. and a correct representation of the Melbourne Hxhi bition, Od each. Also a nice varioty of Laco and other Curtains, Blinds, and Plain Muslin., at Lowest Prices. Good atock of Millinery and Fancy Gooda always on hand.—Note tho ad dress. T^OTICI! OF REMOVAL. CHEAP FURNISHING MART, QUEEV-ST., (Botwccn tho Albort nnd Thlstlo Hotols.) D. OLPHKRT, late of tho City Market, hai removed to tho abovo spacious Promises, and is now selling his varied and extensive Stock of Furniture, Podding. Holloware, Cutlery, Chins, Glass, Earthenwaro, &0., &c, at reduced prices, to make room for now goods. Having a horso and spring cart, goods will bo carefully packed and promptly delivered Fueic 0F CHARGE. N.B.—Hlasawaro, Earthenwaro, &o„ lent on hiro at Modcrato Charges. •VTOT ICE OF REMOVAL, P. Hcrapath, Architect, begs to intimate to hia patrons and tho public gonorelly, that ho has removed to more commodious Offices, over the Colonial Bank, Queen-street,



I Un Sale. jTTU L L BROTHER S, HAVE NOW LANDING, EX 'FA-lENOTB' AND 'LOCH DOON, 1,200 PAOKAGES, Conslstlog of GROCERIES AND OILMEN'S STORES, AND HAVE FOR SALE AMERICAN RANGES AND STOVES BARBED STEEL FENCING WIRE DOUGLAS PUMPS, LAWN MOWERS CORSSACRS, GRINDSTONES, OIL STONES, &C, &c„ &c. Agents for J, Craig & Son's Celebrated Scotch Whiskey. HULL BROTHERS, Auctloneorß, vVino and Spirit Merchants Quoon-stroot Kauri Gum Stores, Broakwator Free and Bonded Stores Albort-i.troot. f\ N SALE, Slates English and American Cement Now landing. KEANE &■ JENKINSON. Q N y A L B, AND TO A R R I V E. 1050 Sackß FLOUR 200 J-Sacks FLOUR 510 1-Sacks FLOUR 300 Sacks OATS 2GO „ BARLEY 110 ~ MALT 220 „ OATMEAL 35 „ PEARL BARLEY 10 Cases OIIKESE 20 „ HAMS AND BACON (in cloth) 8 „ HAMS AND BACON (Knglish 3 Tons HAMS AND BACON (bare) 30 I Cogs BUTTER 18 Cases and Kegs LAUD T. H. H ALL & C° T\AILYEX P E C T E D. Per Uarquk ' Ansdelt,' 338 Tons Best Household and Blacksmith's NEWCASTLE pOA L - EW CASTLE O A L S Also, Ex Lady Jooelyn, 70 IRON TANKS. W. & ti. WINST ON E, Custom-house-street. CIUINA GLASS AND EARTHEN- J WARE. NEW GOODS JUST OPENED, Ex 'Loch Urr,"Lady Joonlyn,' and 'Mar garet Galbraith.' BUST AND cheapest assortment In New Zealand. G. BROWNING, (LATE J. U. FRANCIS), 225. (J UE E N-S T REST. r\ O A LI no ALII pO ALII! WHAU WHAU COAL MINES, WHANG A R E I. OFFICE No. 8, Lower Queen-street. W. SLOANE. Agent, TRON IKON IRON TANKS! TANKS 11 TANKS !11 S. PARKER, HAS FOR Salk (Cheap) About 55 ol the abovo, Also, SUPERIOR CORRUGATED IKON TANKS, From £2 and upwards. Complete with tap ready for uso; also, A Large Stock of SPOUTING, RIDGING, DOWN-PIPE, tec. Sec, tec Always on Hand, at his GALVANISED IRON AND LEAD PIPE STEAM WORKS, IQTOBIA - STREET EAST AUCKLAND TTT O R SALE, CHOICE BUILDING ALLOTMENTS Belgrovi- Estate, Situated in EDEN TEHRACE, SUBURBS OF AUCKLAND, Plan at Moriey Sc White's. For particulars apply to ~,.,„„ CHRISTOPHER BAILEY, Mount Eden Road. IjT "CTK "" S A L E AT LOWEST MARKET RATES (WHOLESALE) 8,000 Sacks Milling Oats 1,000 Sacks Danish Oats Somerville Broß., MeG ill's, and Meok's Oatmeal 50 Tons Duffield's Adelaido Flour 300 Sacks Coast Maize, Chickon, and Mill ing Wheat (sacks or bales), &c MCKENZIE & ROSS. October 20 1880. AND IN THE ISLAND OF MOTU TAPU FOR SALE. Offers arc invitod for the Purchase of tho One sixth Undivided Sharo or Interest of Roboit Maxwoll in 2200 aores in the Island of Motutapu. Hauraki Gulf, forming Seotion 371 .c., in the County of Kden, and Province of Auckland. It is held under the Crown Grant, Registered No. 4213G, and Roboit Maxwell Is ono of tho Six Grantees, tenants in common. The land ia bounded towards tho North and East by hiKh water lino on tho shore ; towards South South Eat and South hy land granted to Robert Graham: towards the West by high water line on the shore to Public Reserve; thence by said Publio Reserve; and thence to wards tho West by highwator lino on tho shore. Motutapu Island is ono of tho Gems of the Hauraki Gulf ; rich and fertile: and tbe Sharo for Bale, when partitioned, would form an ex cellent farm for a working settler. For further particulars apply to SIEVWRIGHT & STOUT, Solicitors, Wellington. mo SMALL CAPITALISTS. A SPLENDID INVESTMENT. | In the Flourishing Town of Hawera, a DRAPERY BUSINESS occupying tho Best Position in the Town, dolDg a First-ctass Trade. Terms Liberal. Sole reason of tho present Pro prietor selling, ill health. Note.—Tho Walmato Plains, adjoining Hawera, have just been sold, so that thero is a good prospect for anyone with small capital. For particulars apply to A. CLARK & SONS, or the underslgnea G. H. ARMSTRONG, Proprietor, High-street, Hawera.



Hotels "pi DE N VINE TJ OTE L, Eden Terrace. LIST OF PRICES:- Bottled on the premises. Per bottle s.d. Martell's and Hennossy' Brandy, equal to Case Brandy 5 0 Groonlcss and Colvillo'a Cambslton Whis key (strong) i Dunvllle's Whiskey _ .. - ... 6 Rum. 3s; Old Jamaica (proof), is; small ..20 Coason's Sherry, best, Is; small .. ..2 0 Sandiman's Boat Port, Is; small _ ..2 0 Amonti'lado Sherry, ss; small .. ..2 6 Old Tawny Port, ss; small 2 6 Knglish Ginger Wino 3 0 IN CASE (GENUINE BRANDS). Honnessy's and Martell's Brandy .. ..6 0 Schiedam Schnapps, Is 6d; small .. ..2 6 Geneva, JDKZ, 55,-.slid; small .. ..3 0 Stono Gin 5 6 Old Tom i 0 Dunvllle's Whiskey 4 6 Scotch Whiskey (any brand) 5 0 Townsend's Sarsapnrilla 5 0 English Alo and Porter (best brands), laid to _ 1 6 Flaßk Brandy, large, 3s; small .. ..16 All Spirits sold by tho Oallon (over-proof), same as from Bonded Store. Totms: Strictly Cash (no exceptions). BILLIARDS. S.E. has also procured ono of Thurston's Now Exhibition Tables, with latest appliances, and ho has littod up a room for the same, se. ond to nono io Auckland, and, being detached, is kept private Good civil billiard-marker, SAMUEL EVINSON, riIOPEIETOR. FC LA R X STA VF, • formerly of tho City Club ( ately of tho Terminus-Hotel, Helenßvillc), having bought Iho Fro .hold of tho Whangarei Hotel from Mr Collier, begs to inform visitors that no effort will bo Bpatcd to afford satisfaction. Horses and Pleasure Boats oa Hire. ARitWO RT II HOT EL, MAHURANGI. G. F. SUCH, Proprietor. Kirßt-clnss aocommodation for Travellers. Boats can ho obtained on reasonable tonus, Horsos on hiro. Tho steamer from Auckland arrives and de parts twice a-week. i~\ UEISIS ' S II OXJi L Curner of Fymonds-strcot and Kyber Pats Road. C. E. GUNDRY having purchased the abovo woll - known Hotel, has much plonsuro in ii.orming his Friends and tho Public generally Unit ho will keep tho choicest brands of Winos md Spirits, and trusts by civility and ittcntion to merit their patronage. Hancock's Sparkling Ales. UiBKUY HOTEL," "NORTHOUXu. JD late STOKES' POINT, J, MAXWELL, Proprietor. Accommodation for Travellers, Saddle Horses on Hire. MR. JOHN GKOGAN (late oi tne Prince Albert Hotel, Onehunga), begs to inform tho Public of Auckland that he has taken over (from Mrs C. Moeller) that well known Hotel in Upper Queen Btreet THE QUEKN'S HEAD; and trusts by keeping [-iquors of tho Best Brands only, to roceive a fair share of patronage. Mr Giogan will also be Zlad to sco any of bis friends from Onehunga when tboy are in town. First-class accommoda ion. Hood Beds. insurances. TTNION INSURANCE COMPANY NEW ZEALAND. Capital..-. _ £2,000,000 AUCKLAND BRANCH, aUEKN-STREET, next to tho Colonial Bank FIRE DEPARTMENT. Insurances granted on Dwelling-houses, Stores, -hops. Buildings in which trade is carried on, t Merchandise, and Goods of every description, i MARINE DEPARTMENT. Hulls of Ships or Steamers, Merchandise of all linds, Specie and Wool to United Kingdom, at liOwkst Current Rates, R. H. STEVENSON, Manager. EW ZEALAND INSURAX.UE COMPANY. Capital - £1,000,000 ttcinsurance and Reserve Funds .. £150,000 JIBERAL CONDITIONS. MODERATE RATES. PROMPT SETTLEMENTS. UNDOUBTED SECURITY. N.Z. INSURANCE BUILDINGS. GEORGE P. PIERCE Manager Coaches, &c. NORTH SHORE AND WAIWERA ROYAL MAIL COACH. Time Table:— Leavo Flagstaff llotol, North Shoro, overy Monday, Wednesday, nnd Friday, on arrival . f tlio 0 a.m. Boat trom Auckland, Calling at iho Lake, Lucas' Creek, Dairy Flat, Wado, and 3rewa. Leavo Waiwora Hotol ovory TUESDAY Thursday, and Saturday, at 8.30 a,m„ for the North Shore. JAMES LORD,) > Proprietors. JAMES DODD,. GREYHOUND LIVERT AND \JT BAIT STABLE. QU KEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. Open and Closed Carriages on Hire; also, Good Saddle Horses and Buggias, Horses Broken to Saddle and Harness. A civil and experienced Groom in attendance. SAM YOUNG. Proprietor. ■ JELLY'S ROYAL MAIL LINE OF JrV COACHES to Ohinemutu, Hot Springs and Tauranga, leaving Tauranga evory Mon day Wednesday, and-Friday, at 8 a,m.: and returning every Tuosday, Thursday, and Satur day. Through to Napior, Wednesday, at 8 a.m Fare, £5. Livery and Bait Stables, Spring street Tauranga. Buggies, Waggonettc3, and Vehicles of all .kinds for Hiro, Booking Office, Spring troet. Money. "JY|"ONi_Y TO LEND on Mortgage of FirEt-class Freehold Securities. WM. COLEMAN. Solicitor. Cornor of Queen and Shortland-strcets. MON EY TO LEN D ON MORTGAGE, in Bums ot £50 and upwards. BEVERIDGE Sc AL *XANDJSR, Solicitor, Bank Buildings, Wvndham-Btreet jy| Q~ fl E Y. Monoy to Lend on Mortgage ot Freohold Securities,—George Eraser, Publio Accountant, Investing and Estato Agent, W, S, Grahamo's Bond, Fort-street, and, No, 6, South British Insurance Buildings, corner of Queen and Short and-streot. MONEY TO luxnu in large or small sums at a moderate rate of lntorest.- Jnokson and Russell. Solicitors. ONEY TO LEND, in largo or small Bums, at usual rates ot interest, CONNELL Sc COOPER, Solicitors, Vulcan Lane. ONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage.— F Ring. Agent. Shortland-street Government Tenders. VTEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. Supply and Delivery of Stokes. General Manager's Office, Wellington, February -1,1881. Separate written Tendors will bo received a', this ofllCf, np to Noon o£ MONDAY, tho 7th March, 1881, for the Supply and Delivery of tho Undermentioned Store 3 for tlio New Zealand ltailways, from the Ist day o" April. 1381, to tho 31st day of December, ISS-, at Auckland, Wel lington, Christchurch, and Dunedin :- Ironmongery, &c. Ship Chandlery, &c. Oils, Colours, Sec. Leather 9nd Griudery Building Materials, Tenders to be addressed to tho General Man agor of Now Zealand Railways, Wellington, and to bo marked outside " Tender for Stores," Specifications can to seen and Forms of Tender obtained at the Ollices of tho Railway Managers at Auckland, Christchurch, and Dunedin, and tho Stores Manager's OfUcc, Wellington. Telegraphic Tenders WILL NOT be enter tained. The lowest or aDy tender will not necessarily bo accepted. J. P. MAXWELL, General Mauitsor N,Z, Railways.



Sporting. NORTH AUCKLAND DISTRICT RACES, TO be HELD AT DARGAA'ILLE, ON ' "WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY, I MARCH 2 AND 3, 1881. DATE. FOR ACCEPrANCES. Wednesday, February I(l.—Acceptances for Dargaville Cup and Handicap Hurdlo Race. Wednesday, February 23,—General Entries and Acceptances. Entries and Acceptances will be recaivod hy the Secretary at Dargaville by telegrnph up t j 5 p.m. on the advertised dates for receivingsame, prjvided that a letter is posted the same tune containing the necessary amount in cash, and in terms of i-iuloa and Programme. All letters shou'd be posted in Auckland not later than 2 p.m, on the advertised dates, to en sure their reachini Dargaville by the 'ihurs day's steamer, 11, W. BAKER, Secretary. TDLSTLE HOTEL Consultation on Dunedin Cup. Unlimited number of Sub scribers of One Pound each. Ist Horse, 33 per cent.; 2nd Horso, 20 per coat.; 3.d Horse, 10 per cent. Starters and Non-Starters, each 20 per cent. (Divided). To be drawn about February 22,1881.—M. Gallagher. (JWEEP ON THE DUNEDIN CUP (unlimited). Run February 23rd, 1881. Tickets £1. H. GILLETT Exchange Hotel, Parnell £^,ooo_p uNEDINCUP- Subscribers aro respectfully requested to pay up their shares on or beforo TH UKSDAYNext, 17th inst., as tho list is Lcarly full. All remain ing unpaid aftor that date will be considered as abandoned. A list is now open on the Waikato Turf Club Handicap. Tickets, 10a each. H. N. ABBOTT. United Service Hotel. ART UNION. CO MEMBERS AT 6s. TWO PRIZIIS. A Largo Opon Pleasure Beat, tho 'Azlm,' now lying ln Homo Bay; centre-board, with masts, sails, oars, Sec, in first class order. Also, a Violin and Case. To he drawn for on Feb ruary 22nd, at J. H. Dalton's, Ta lor, Victoria street, where ticko'.s can be obtained. T~ R T U N I~o~n! 200 SUB3CRIBERS AT 20s EACH. Five Prizes, Engine and Bofier (with certificate) Chaircutter, for steam or hand power 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 fcr £1, and Postage Stamps. Apply to Mr S. Worms, Land Agent, Newton AR T UNION DRA W I NG. TWO PHIZES : 50 SUBSCEIBEES, 10S. EACH. Two Berlin Wool Pictures:—" Ecce Homo," " Daniel in tho Den of Lions." On view at Sthictton's, 208, Queen-street, where ticket may be obtained. Oil and Colour Merchants. "VTEW PAPERHANGINGS Al for 1880. Large and Small Buyers of Paperhanginga wl do well to call at HOLLAND & BUTLER'S Papsrhangings, Oil, Colour, & Glass Warehouse, 28 & 30. VICTORIA-STREET, AUCKLAND Where may bo inspected one of the largest and best-selected Stocks of Paporhangings in New Zealand, From.ld per piece to tho most costly, GILT & STAINED PICTURE - FRAM 4 MOULDING' In Great Variety, Picture-Framing in all its branches, At lowest possible rates. Oils, Colours, Glass. Varnishes, Brushviare Scrim, Glass Shades, Wax Flower Making Materials &c„ See, holland & butler, Oil and Class Merchants. WP II IL LIP P S & SON • Have received, ex LATE ARRIVALS, THE LATEST DESIGNS IN PAPERHANGINGS, And in Great Variety. FRENCH AND ENGLISH PANEL DECORA TIONS For Private Halls, Public Saloons, Bars, Theatres, &c., &c, GOLD CENTRES FOR CEILINGS. Hessian and Scrim, all qualities Oil and White Lead in wood and iron Paints, Varnishes, and all Trade Sundries Plato Sheet, Ornamental Photo Opal Silvered Plate and Fluted Glass Glass Shades, Artists' Matorials Gilt Mouldings. PICTURES OF EVERY DESCRIPTION, FANOY frames, albums, screens, &c„ &c„ &0, W. PHILLIPPS & SON, 95 & 97. O.OEEN-STREET. Medical IMPORTANT TO FARMERS, LIVERY AND BAIT STAB I/B-KKKPI-RS, CARTERS, AND OTHKRS. CRAWFORD'S HORSE AND CATTLE OILS, For Wounds, Cuts, Bruises, Strains, Lamonesß, I Rheumatism, Kicks, Broken Knees, Soro Backs Saddle and Collar Gails, Swelled Legs Stiff Joints, Ewjs Injured i i Lambing, &c, &c. This invaluabio preparation should bo kept in evory stable—it never fails to oilect a Cure in tho abovo cases, if porsevorod with; it has been used with the greatest success in numberless cases, and is by far the Cheapest Embrocation in tho Market. The following Testimonials (among many others) havo been receivod from well-known citizens :— TESTIMONIALS. Victoria Stables, Victoria-street, November 2,1880. To Mr Crawford : Dear Sir,— Having given your valuable Horse and Catt'o Oils, for Cuts, Bruises, Strains, Collar Galls, &0., a fair trial, I have great pleasure in recommending Farmers, Livery and Bait Stable-keepers, or anyone that has Horses, never to be without the same. I remain, dear sir. Yours respectfully, F. QUICK. Greyhound Stables, Auckland, November 17,1550. Mr Crawford, Newton: Having effected several Cures with tho use of your Horso and Cattle Oils, I havo much pleasuro in testifying to its good quality in tho euro of Cuts, Wounds, Collar Bruises, &c, Sec H. W. WIGGINS. Newton, Auckland, November 18,1830. Mr Crawford : Dear Sir,—l havo used your celebrated Horse and Cattlo Oils, for Broken Knees and other open wounds, with wonderful Buocess, and can confidently recommend it to anyone as tho bes preparation I ever tried. I am, dear sir, Yours, Sec, Sec, J. WARREN. CRAWFORD'S HORSE & CATTLE OILS May ho had from most Saddlers, in bottles, at 2s Gd and os each. Country Agents Wanted. Prepared and sold by CRAWFORD, CHEMIST, Newton. Auckland. RE SERV IN G SUGAR, Superior to Crushed Loaf, _}d by tho 601b. bag. Also, Preserving Tins, assorted sizes, at moderato ratos. CHA S. MAJ OR, Wollosloy-Btroct. J



Amusements. mHEA TR E KOYA L. 1 Proprietor V^B £?eclc. Stage Manager Mr J. SS. Btee. c. Grand Opening Night, THIS (MONDAY) EVENING FEBRUARY 1-1. Tho Management begs to announce that MR GRATTAN RIGGS, Ireland's Cclobrated^ Comedian and Prolan Artisto, will make his First Appearance in his great Impersonation of THE IRISH DETECTIVE! In which he represents Sever. Different Characters, each a distinct nationality. Arthur Tracer, tho Detective. ..."_ Michael Doolan, irom tho Norm Country ;;•-'■" HansSpeilman,a German Glazier __ .™« .« Pop Corn Juice, an aged Negro I G"fL n l,f£' n Clam Soup Merchant..... I BA«w» Mrs Muldoon, a Fruit Vendor.... Matteo Mazetti, an Italian Pad rone ■--.•••_ / Ah Cat, a Chinese Pie Vendor.,. J - William Hoyt M? jJ Musgravo Mr Elton M Mr ll Clinton Rioha-d Stockton MrJO'BrieS Adolphus Tiverton msp Williams Johnny Lemmons - VcS» SC S .•."■.•.■.V.Mr A. Campbell Jooblug M Cosgravo Karl Meyer mi... Mario Wilton Abigail"' .'.'.'.'.".'.Miss Jessie Raymond 'IRUTHSTRANGER THAN FICTION! The incidents of this drama are founded on Sohf^^qx^^ 5^% MmfepAWLSStco^ efficient orchestra, under the directoisnip vi Professor Hughes. .- „ n _„_.. Box Plan at Upton's. Doors open ;at Wft P« formancoat 8. Prices of Admission .-Circle, 13 ; Stalls, 2- Cd; Pit, One Shilling. A RTILLERY j^ AN D. A MOONLIGHT TRIP will be given hy THE ARTILLERY RAND ON MONDAY, 14tii FEBRUARY, 1881 [St. Valentine's Night]. to WILLOW geove gardens, north shore. !t-T PLENTY OF DANCING. *S1 Tickets, Is Cd. Boat starts sharp at 8 o'clock ARTILLERY BAND! Education. AUCKLAND COLLEGE AND GRAMMAR SCHOOL. DISTBI3UTION OF PRIZIfS. Tho Distribution of the Prizes awarded at tho Examination held in December, 1880, will take placo at the Grammar School on IUESUAX next, the 15th instant, at 3 o'clockp.m. The attendance of tho parents and guardians of the pupils and thoir friends is invited. JOHN JAMES, Secretary. Auckland, February 10,1881, mHE ART OF QINGING. Mr H. GORDON GOOCH, Associate of the Royal Academy of Music, Loudon, and Bronze and Silver Medallist of that Institu tion, receives Pupils for SINGING and VOICE PRODUCTION at his private residence in Wakefield-street. Public and Private Banquets supplied with Vocal and Instrumental Mueic, upon reason able terms. Mr Gooch having had the direction ot music nt some of tho Banquets in London, any gentlemen entrusting him with tho same in Auckland may depend upon a nr.t-elaBS programme of Music being arranged,—thereby relieving themsalves from all preliminary and tedious details. PONSONBY GIRLS' HIGH SCHOOL, FRANKLIN ROAD. Mrs Shayle George's pupils will Resnmo School Duties on MONUAY, January 31st Girls and Boys from the age of Five years aro received and trained In all the branohes of a Liberal Education. Terms:-Junior Classes, SI Is, and £1 10s ; Senior Classes, £2 2s por juaiter. Curriculum includes French, Music, Dancing, Drawing, and Fancy Needlework. RINGING. MONS. F. 0. CAILLIAU iesires to announce that a Third Singing Class ander his conduct will ho Opened in the Tem perance Hall, Albert-street, on TUESDAY, February 1, at 7.30 p.m.. and that it will meotat :ho same timo and placo overy following Tuesday, Names of intending members may he left, for ;ho present, at the chop of Mr Flynn, book seller, Wellesl.y-stroet, Terms (per quarter): Ladies, Gs; Gentlemen, 103 Gd ; payable in advance TIT It M. H. E. BRABAZON, TEACHER OF THE PIANOFORTE. Pupils attended nt their own Residences. Address:—Care of W. Mears, Stationer, 3aecn-Btreet. i TMT R F. B. WOOD HA M, TEACHER OK THK PIANOFORTE AND HABMONIUM. AddreßS-Caro of Auckland Musio Ware tiouse. ___ MRS. ALLAN WEST teacher of Vocal and Instrumental Music. Present Addreas— Devonshire House HOBSON-BTREET. RS NORMAN, Waterloo Quadrant, purposes commencing an Evening Im provement Class on Thursday, February 17th. Terms on application. MR ANGELO FORREST, Pupil of Charles Hallo, will arrive in Auokland at the end of February, All letters care of J. J. Milner & Co.. Auokland Mublo Warehouse Vulcan Lane, Auckland, WatcnmaKers and Jewellers. pHRISTMAS TTOLIDAYS VISITORS In Auckland would do well TO CALL ON t tt o w d a x And INSPECT hia Stock of HOLD PIANOB, AND ORGANS, SILVER JEWELLERY, WATCHES. Etc. «"Whicli thoy will Und upon nvcrago to ho TWENTY PER CENT. CIIKAPER than any Othor Houso. SHORTLAND-STREET Adjoining General Post Office. AUCKLAND PERMANENT CO-OPERATIVE BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY, Office :~93, .Juben-street. LOANS granted upon approved Boourltlosof Freehold or Leasehold Properties in sums of £20 to £0,000, principal and interest being re payable in instalments, at tho following rates for every £100 borrowed:— Repaymentsextend-pg, Week Total amount Ing ovor ro Repayable. b. d. £ 8. _ yeara _ .. _. 12 6 130 0 0 6years.. .. ~ 9 2 H3 'J 2 8 years 7 6 166 7 6 10 years 6 3 102 16 3 13" Further particulars may ho obtained on application at tho Society's Office. JOHN BATGER, Secretary, TVTOTICE.—Great Surprise! The Ladies J™ all say that Williams's is the Cheapest House in Town for Fancy Drapery and Small Goods. A splendid lot of Ladies' Underclothing, Skirts, Lace, Tics, Malteso Lace, Ribbons, Sec; a lot of Ladles' Back Combs, Belts, and Neck Frilling, all rrices from 2d a yard; a nice lot of Gilt and Black Brooches and Earringe, cheap. Ladies from tho country would do well to buy their goods at Williams's, Cheapest House in Town, foot of Grey-street, four doors from Market Entrance, opposito Dampior't, Open ill 9 p.m. , A DAMS' SYN CHRONOLOGICAL CHART. Tho "Baptist Weokly" says: One Hour's Study of bis Chart will give a person a hotter idea of the World's History than a day's perusal of the best compondiums e&§^jj32g£fe Agent. (1 RAZING for Cattle near town; plenty JT of feed and water. Low rates,—Apply to Mc Sim-Mold, Market House.