The Auckland Evening Star.

Vol. XII— No. 3,366

AUCKLAND, N.Z., WEDNESDAY, MAY 11, mi

(Published Daily.)

PRICE: ONE PEtftf



Shippins. DACIFIC MAIL STEAMSHIP CL THROUGH THK USITffD STATKS O AMERICA, VIA HONOLULU, TO GREAT BRITAIN. Undor Postal Contract with tho Governmontat • Now -icaland and New South Walea. I I Dcto of UatoofSai -,_„,„„■ L m . Sa'ling for iiiif for Steamer. Tons. aj . d( f (J .. 3an Fral I ciaco. Australia.. .. 3,2110 July 23 May 21 City of Now York 3.100 — June 21 Zealandia.. .. 3,200 May 30 July 19 City of Sydney .. 3.100 June 27 _________ Pasfcngcrs baoked through to Liverpoo London, or Paris, via tbo great Overland Road o' America and t'-.o Steamors of tho Atlanti inos from Now York. FARES. First-class to London .. .. £60 and.upward Btoi rage to London .. .. £37 10 Fir-t-i'luss to San Francisco_ £10 Steerage _ £'20 Through Cabin Paaaengers are pormitted ti lay over at Honolulu, or any of tho citios of th United States, not to exceed aix niontha. No .-'hippin i Orders wi 1 bo issued otter 1 p.m on the dnv before the sailing ot stoamcra fo San Francisco. For freight rates and all other information apply to THO3.T. GAMBLE, Agent. Lower Queen-street rj. l UTJEAM TO LVDiVVa ORIENT LINE. R_________a_i iholoilcwing Steamshlpa bo longing to tho Orier.t Ptcnru N'avination Com pinyil.iiniti'dl.nndtholnciflcSteßmNavigatioi Company will leave SYuNKY at the under mentioned dates for MHLBOURNE, ADE LAIDK and LONDON, via Suez Canal:- Stonmiir. I rieix. lon ge I Dato. pTTt051...... L 219 May 20 GARONNE 3.57G Junc3 CHIMBORAZO.... 3.517 Juno 17 JiHIN ELDER.... 4.153 July 1 CUZCO 3.849 July 15 ACOXCAGUA .... 1,112 July 29 And tbe Servico will bo malntainea Dy aao ccodinj? stoamors at intervals of a Fortnight. F*ro to London, 15 to 70 guineas. Suez Canal Dues, 8s in addition. Parcels booked through to London. Passengers o°n book from Auckland at a through rato to cover Intercolonial fare and Canal dues, and 80 aeoure special advantages. Passages from London can be granted In Auckland. For plana and full particulars, apply, In London, to F, Green & Co., and Anderaon, Ander?on & Co., Joint Managers of the Line; or to the Agonts in Ancklano. UNION STEAMSHIP DO. OF N.Z. (Limited Qneo_-9i--0_ ITr^Vi^ U COMPANY OF NEW llfe^gS'ca ZEALAND ILIMITBJJ ; *A_slZl Time Tab i,k— May, ISSI. FOR GISBORNH NA»IKR, WELLINGTON, LYTTKLTON, PORT CHALMERS, and BLUFF (from OuEEN-STrKicT Wharf) Steamahip.| Date ot Sailing. iAteat Train. Rotomahana Thursday, 12, noon — Rotorua Thursday, 19,10 a.m. — fob taranak.l niciiso^, picton. wkl lington. lyttklton, and w»st Coast Ports Itbom Manukau) Taiaroa Tuesday. 17,10 am. 9.10 a.ra. PE^OCIN Tuesday, 21,3 p.m. 2 pm. ' "~ FOR SYDNKY. As aw ata .Tuesday 17,1 p.m. — FOR MELBOURNE. Via SOUTH. Rotomahana Thursday, 12, roon — Rotorua Thursday, 19,10 a.m. — vr.u Hltsstfi-L inn KA» AKAWA. AlliWAT.v Tuesday, 17,1 p.m. — i&" Cargo muat bo alongeide one hour before time of departure. Passage Tickets must bo taken at the office before embarking. Auckl. jd Branch I 53, Qneen-ati-e ---__&&>. J?°R LONDON DIRECT. X7plS§o£«> The c'ipperbarqna 653 tona Register. This vessel, now daily expected, will load for London on discharge of inward cargo- Having a largo portion of her cargo engaged, Bho will meet with quick despatch. For freight, Sec, apply to OWEN & GRAHAM, Agents. aiSk^^ CJTEAM J.X) HOT SPRINGS, 3alS_*i*lO Mahuranoi, Matakana, s*s=aa^ Kawau, and Omaha. The S.B. ROSE CASEY, Al at Lloyds. For Hot Spring's and Matakana—Every Tues day, at 11 o'clock For Hot Sprin-s'and Mahuranei— Thursday. May 12. at 11 o'clock Saturday, May 11. at 11 o'clock '1 hu-sday. May 19, at 11 o'clock • Saturday, May 21. at 11 o'clock Thursday, May 2G. at 11 o'clock Saturday, May 28, at 11 o'clock All cargo must be down half-an-hour before »lrertlse_ time of saving, or it will not be taken. No Parcels or Goo la taken without a shipping npte. For freight or p_Bsa_9 apply to _.___ 3. G-bLSBX- June 12,1879 ,E=vs<^Q S. 'COROMANDEL.' *"^^^ * TIME TABLE. Leave* Auckland for Waiheko and Coro mandel— . Krery Monday and Wednesday, at 12 noon, and Friday, at 1 p.m. Leaves Coromandel— »»»_.» . Every Tuesday, Thuraday, and Saturday, at 12 noon. Weather and other circumatances permitting. AU cargo to be alongaide half-an-hour before time of departure. A. R. H. SWINDLEY. Manager. CJTEAM TO THAMES, CAR- S^SfcriO RYING PASSENGERS AND *W*3^ CARGO, CONNECTING WITH OHINE MURI, OMAHU, WAITOA PLAINS, AND MORBINS viiiE (Piako District). Tike Table. S.S. •ROTOMAHANA." From Auckland: Thuraday, 11 morning Friday, 11.30 morning Saturday, 1 afternoon From Thames I Wednesday. 4 30 afcernoon Thursday, 5.30 afternoon Friday, 6 evening Fares to Thamea: Saloon. 7a 6d; Steerage, ss. Through to Te Aroha, 153. Freight through to To Aroha, 253 per ton. No Cargo received within half-an-hour Ot __• vertised time of leaving. T FRASER & TINNE, Agonts. r^x a TEAM TO THE THAMES TE AROHA GOLDFIELDS, CONNECTING WITH OHINKMURI, OMAHU, WAITOV PLAINS, AND MORRINS VILLE, PIAKO DISTRICT, 'ENTERPRISE No. 2' & 'TE AROHA.' From Auckland t From Thames l Wodnoeday, 10 p,m. Thursday Friday, 11 p.m. The above steamers connect at Junction of tho Waihou with the steam launches Rlro Riro: and ' Memsahib.' To Thames .. Saloon, 7s 6d; Steerage, 5a Not responsible for shipping, carrying, or JIB- CharglDgUTeßtoCk'A.N.S. FERRY CO., Agents. -£2_^ li'IOR RUSSELL, WHANGA- JJ ROA, AND MANGONUI. The a.s. ' lONA' will leave every Monday at 5 pm. (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. Thea.s. 'ARGYLE' will leave for the above places every Tuesday and Friday at 5 p.m. FOR TAURANGA, S.S. 'WELLINGTON' Will leave Queen-street Wharf at 5 p.m. Thursday, 12th Tuesday, 17th Thursday. 19th Tuesday. 21th Thursday, 2_th. Tuesday, 31st Connecting with S.s. 'Staffa' for Opotikiand Ka3t Const; also connecting with s.s. l_ati kati' for Katikati Settlement. Weather aDd other circumstances permitting. No cargo received after IP*,^^ ________



ShippiDff. '■ *__Mfe_- h 1 °X M-ANGA vv AT' >________» xho s.s. F 'FIN GAL' Will leavo Qucor.-atrect Wharf on THURSDAY, ~ 12th May, at 2 p.m. a. McGregor, r Manager. i- *»ffi?^ WT AIU 1- U AND ONE IS3|S£i H HUNGA STEAM NAVI - «_____E__r GAl , loN co _ (Lnuxßo), TIME-TABLK-MAY, 1881 ! 3.8. f, 'MANUKAU.' a Leavo Onehunga: Leave Waiuku: 0 May May 13—Friday, Ipm 11 -Saturday, 10 a m Hi—Monday, 715 a m 16—Monday, 13 noon 3 IS-Wedncsday.SHOam 18—Wednesday, 113pm 21-Saturday, 10 15 am 21- Saturday, 3 lop m 23—Monday, 130p in 23-Monday, 6p m 21—Tuesday. spm 25—Wednesday, Sam D 27—Friday, 1p m 28-Paturday, 10 a m 0 30—Monday, 715 a m 30—Monday, 12 noon Manukau Heads -Kvory Thursday, 8 am. A. CUNNINGHAM, r Agent. '• aKW«-- T-ENIN-ULAK AND OKI- Igffißfe I EN'I'AL SI'EAM NAVIGA '■^SSKS^TION COMPANY. riiODABLB SiVILING ARRANGEMENTS. " For CEYLOv. &c. wi h Mails and Paßaengors for HUROPB and the KA3T. „. ,„_ I Leavo I Leavo Steamer. | Sydney I Molb'rne KHEOIVn, via Guile.... May 18 I May 23 . KA*Hi.Alt Juno 1 I Juno 6 . BOKHAKA June 15 ) June2U i Place and Hour of Departure :— Sydney.. _ Circular Quay, at 9 a.m. Melbourne .. Railway Pior, at 2 p.m. Adelaide .. Glenelg. about 5 p.m. For further information noply to CRUICi-SilANl- & CO., Agontß for Auckland. S-JaSb^ (JTEAM TO THE WADE 2|s|ggg>o AND PUHOI. The s.s. 'BLANCHE' will leavo as undor:— For Wade: Tuesday, lOtb, at 12 noon Not responsible for Oooda or Parcolß PU^on board without a shipping note. Freight, 12a 6d por ton. . /IHAELES "OAILEi, a_M^_Wb> AUCKLAND AND NORTH SHIP, YACHT, AND BOAT-BUILDER, Foot of Albert- treet, near the Dock. Builder of every description of Ships' Boats, Launches, Yachts, &c. to any size or design. Vessola Docked and Repaired. Spars made, &o„ and all aorta of Ship Joinory done at the shortest notice. Estimates and Designs furnished. New and Second-hand Boats always on hand, and for Sale Cheap. C.8., In returning thanks for past favours, ega to inform hia numerous friends and custo mers that he has secured Business Premises in Auckland as above, where he will be glad to reooive any orders, and will endeavour to give tho samo satisfaction as heretofore Boots ana Saoes. SOMERSET HOUSE, AUCKLAND, JOHN C. SMITH, BOOT AND SHOKJMPOHTER AND MANUFACTURER, JUNCTION OF (JUKEN AND GREYS TREETS, Lajcies' Kid Boots to Order, lis. 6p. ~~" „_/'£T'^-_ OkYrelow ■ft S"^^sUll\ COST! __§^-'lir-^?§§?2»Ss &\ S"le or Hoots and __Wte|^SsSßE'S^i/v„s!locs nt an unpto f^^^l-i*p?!7?Y^^';Vjccdented low flguro H&'W'A X/$ \_ VllipTio make way for a HZ£s%tf&s^W?'f fresh shipment.— '^1 '^tK^'*1 Noto tho addreßß, "''k._.>J,t-'3 w*' and write it upon tho tablets of your memory: W. JOHNSTON, Boot and Shoemaker, Victoria-street. Great Sacrifice of tho above Goods for Ono Month only. Business Cards. r> ENJA MI N TANNER, PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT. AUDITOR, ESTATE AND INSURANCE AGENT, 70, QUEEN STREET. JAMES CATER, CHEMIST AND DRUGGIST, HOBSON-STREST, Close to Wellington-street. T L. K. ERASER, GUIDE AND INTERPRETER, Ohinemutu, Rotorua. Complete arrangements can be entered into for Tourista visiting Rotomahana and sur rounding Lakes, including the alum Cave. Camping-out, Boatino, and Shooting: Excursions also ARRAMGKn. Maori Mats and Carvings can beOdtained. A Choice Variety of Ferns and Small Boxes of Sulphur and Silica Specimens mado up and sent to Any Part if required. TELEGRAMS WILL ALWAYS HAYB IMMEDIATE ATTENTION, "O HUTCHINSON, JTL- BUTCHSR, VICTORIA-STRB&i. Saya to hia old friends, " Call at my New Shop and inspect the choice-grained Country Meat at Queen-atreet Prices, for I can, and will. aeU Cheap, and shall be pleased to see my old cus tomers and all the Burrounding public. Great Reduction on Saturday night, To Clear Out. Mr Note the Address. rjEMEY L. FORS TE R, SOLICITOR AND BARRISTER, TAURANGA, AUCKLAND. JE D W A R D S, _ COAL MERCHANT, SHIP AGENT. Bay of Islands, Newcastle, and Waikato Coal in any quantity. Office and Yard, Breakwater, Auckland, opposite Railway Station. JW O O D "VV A X D, • BAKER, CONFECTIONER, & PASTRYCOOK, Upper Queen-street, Wishes to call the polite attention of tho inhabitants of Queen-Btreet, and families in the suburbs, to Mb Superior Bread, Confectionery, and choice selection of LoHies, Ot tho moßt tempting description. J. W. hopes to merit a share of publio patronage by selling at a low figure, and all orders, both Wholesale or Retail, will bo exe cuted at the shortest notice. Baking Done on Sundays. Note tho Address. /1 LAR X E BROTHERS, \J ARTIST PHOTOGRAPHERS (opposite union bank), Queen-street, Auckland. Photography in thi Latost and Most Fashionable Styles, Executed in a manner Unsurpassed in the Colonies. LARGE COLLECTION NEW ZEALAND VIEWS Always on Hand. WM. WILLIAMSON, Brass Founder and Gasfitteb laprepared to Re-lacquerGasoliers, Pendantß, and Brackets, Curtain Banda, Cornices, &o. EQUAL TO SKW. Repairs in Gasfltting and General Brasawork On the most reasonable terms. Best workmanship guaranteed. Address : High-strbet, Corner Victoria street, Auculand J_, "P E h H AM, a LADDER & BARROW MAKER, 80 aud 82, Victoria-street. Every Deacription of Ladders, Stops, BaiTOWS, I arrow Wheels, Clothes Hotsm,.Clothes Bomb, Travelling Chests, &0., on hand or made to or AUberal discount allowed to Contractors and blng Work done by experienced workmen on and Barrows lent on U& a o^suTer&old Violins for sale; also, a good V.olincello. cheap. , O H*N sTf YE T, J HOUSE, LAND, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, Opposite H.M.s Cuatom-hcnse, FORT-STREET, Auckland, Has Always for Sale Large Blocks of LAND FARMS, both Improved and otherwise Also, OU SKS, COTTAGES, &c. Qn Moat Reasonable Term



.Business Curds. FISHER AND C 0., Wiiolksalk Shipping and Family BUTCHERS, uukkn-strket [Next Hank 'of New Zealand, Auckland], Poultry of All Kinds dressed to order. Primo Smoked Tongues, Homo-curod Bacon Cornod Beef on Salo in Large Quantities. *-T N.B.—D_.vr.Riis in Game, tat Lire Pheasants forwarded to all parts of tho Colony uuon roreipt of order. Families waited on in town or suburbs, / 'pHOS. J. HARBUTT, / AMERICAN CORN BROOM, I AND STEAM BRUSH WORKS, Victoria-street East, AUCKLAND. Awardod at Sydnoy Exhibition : B&ONEK Ml-DAL AND CKHTIFICATK. GE 0R G E C O 0 X, ELKCTRC-PLATKR, gilder. And Natural Kkhn Brooch, Bud, and Lka. Ornament Makkr, Respectfully bo«s a ronowul of tho patronage of his old customers and tho public generally. Jeweller, carefully repaired, and gill or plated in a substantial manner. -GEIIIGE COOK, Upper Uueen-itreot, near the Young Women's Institute. Electro-plator and Gilder to Sir Geor-o Grov, 1861. 171RENC11 AND ENGLISH HOUSE JD WELLKSLKY-STRKET. VICTOR LuNGUET, LADIES' & GENTLKMKN'S HAIRDRESSER A Largo Variety of Human Hair and Wigs on hand. JW. KNIGHT • (LATE OK THK CITY MARKET), Poulterer, Fruiterer & Greengrocer, Corner of Dakhy and Qukhn streets. Wholesale and Kotuil. Eatabliahed 1866. SHIPPING SUPPLIED, Poultry, Dressed for Table, always rca^y. Live Pigoona. Rabblta, Fancy Birds, Duokß, Geese, Turkoys, and Fowls kept In Btook. Game Fowls, Spanish, Brnhmas, and Bantams (Pure-bred). FHEBII BUTTER AND EOQB ALWAYS ON HAND. Licensed Dealer in Game. *_r KNIGHT'S CENTRAL MARKET, Two doors abovo Arthur'B Auction Mart. R, K. BARER.j |M. RAWMNGS. DABER & RAWLINGS [BUCCKSBORS TO THK lAT ROBERT LUBE], GENERAL COMMISSION MERCHANTS AND IMPORTERS. FORT-STREET AUCKLAND, [A CARD. TUT E D I C A L. A. ROSS, M.D., PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON, Infarmß his Frlonds and the Publio genorally that he has Resumed tho Praotico of his Pro fession at Onehunsa. Catherine-street, off Church-Btreot, April 13, 18,1. WP II I L L I PPS <fc SO IN, • OIL, COLOUK, AND GLASS MERCHANTS. Importers of Paperhanijiiigß. Scrim, Paints, Oila, Turpentine, Colours, Varnishe*, French Polish, Gold Leaf, Artist?' Colours and Brushes : Plate, Sheet, Crown, Ornamental, and Photo.ruphio Glass; Picture Frames unci Tapestry Mouldings, Clock and Compass Glasses, Glazed Hashes and Doors. Glass cut to size and carefully packed. 05 & 97. QUKKN-STRKKT. WT. V 0 U N G, . FANCY PAPKR-CUTTER, AND ORNAMENT MAKEIt, Wishes to mako known that ho has Opened I Business in GREY-STRKKT. opposite Cook J street, and solicits a share ot public patronago. Finn Ornaments. Stvk Dbo.uvtions. Gonoral Trimming in Artificial Work of the Most EJe-ant Description. _3T Note tho Addrcs3 j tx E. COTTON & CO., . * LAND AGENTS, auctioneers and accountants, ! general commission agents, Camrridgk (Waikato), Auckland. , Commodious Auction Mert and Store Room. I J J. SWINNERTON, 1 • AUCKLAND STEAM W|OOD TURNING FACT.ORY, Wyndham Strkkt (Next Shakkspkare Hotel), Having introduced Steam Power, he is now pre parod to make a Reduction of Twenty ier Cent.off tho price of all common work. __T Country Orders punctually attended to. "_* ■ LJOOK-BINDING & PAPEK-KULING _D Executed in all Its Branches, at W. L E V S", THBEE DOORB ABOVE "STAR" OFFICE. Merohanta' Account Booka 1 Ruled and Bound to suit requirements, j MUSIC, MAGAZINES, AND LAW BOOKS ] Neatly Bound. * Bakers' Special Ruled Day-books. Library Books strong and cheaply bounoi JAMES F. LEPI NE, TAILOR, &C, 1 Grky-strekt (opposito the Market IHotel). Style and Fit Guaranteed, Gentlemen's Clothing Cleaned and Repaired y, COOPER, • SADDLER, COLLAR & HARNESS MAKER, Upper Qukkn-btreet, Auckland, Three Doors above the Army and Navy Hotel. N.B.—Courier Bags, Leggings, &c., &-.. mado to order on the shortest notice. Charge moderate. TVTEWTON AND PONSONBY ' ]_\ JUNCTION STORE, CORNER OF Newton and Great North Roads. J, M, WHITE (Late W. Baxter!, FAMILY GROCER AND TEA DEALER Dairies of Butter of First-class quality. Famlliea Waited upon for Ordeni Goods Prom.tlv Delivered. J J. AUSTIN & C 0.," • Wholesale BOOT AND SHOE MANUFACTURERS. A Large Stock of Pegged, Rivet-ed and Sewn Goods of ah sorts and sizes to select from. . All Orders havo Quick Despatoh. COLONIAL BOOT FACTORY, 14. Wyndham-strekt. Auckland. "H/fR A. -. a. Aa v NIC X, SURGEON DENTIST, Shortland and Princes-streets, Opposite St, Paul's Church. Terms moderate. William tm»m as Corner of Lome and Vlctoria--tr_etß, Auckl d East MONUMENTAL, MARBLE, AND GKNEBAIi I STONEMASON, ARCHITECTURAL SCULPTOR AND CARVER. Inscriptions accurate and beautifuL Monuments, Tombs, Headstones, and every description ot Stone Work at the lowest possible prices for town and country. "XTEWTON YEN E_ __-_* BLIND J3( WORKS, GEO. TUCKER, VENETIAN BLIND MAKER AND WIRE WORKER, KARANGAHAPE ROAD, NEWTON, Venetian BUnds of the best quality made and i fixed at Is per foot. Wirewor.., of any descrip tion and pattern, made to order. Repairs neatly executed. THAMES CARRIAGE AND DRAY FACTORY. JAMES MACKIE, Proprietor, VICTORIA STREET EAST, AUCKLAND, Repairs of Every Description In Wood and Iron nftßtlv executed on the Shortest Novice. SPRINGSi MADE_AND REPAIRED, t*r n, b,— Country Orders punctually amended to, ■ii_n-7 ■>'■ _-fi'. irniiffliwiwf



an_a_____.i -i.ii-_i «m "i in ni rr -mi m 111 —___■_ Business Cards. ]|/r R. F LAST, SURGEON DENTIST, WELLESLEY-STREET WEST. Artlflolal Teeth from 6a, rpARANAKI DYEING AND CLEAN ING ESTABLISHMENT, FOOT OF WAKEFIELD-STREET. J. W. THOMPSON Proprietor. Gentlemen's Clothoa Clonnol or Ronewed and Well-pressed. Ladles' Drosses Cleaned or Dyed and Well hed. Kid Gloves Cleaned WADDINGHAM AND LAING, T NSMITHS, LINCKNSKD PLUMBERS, & GASFITTERS Opposlto Lnnibourno's, Ironmonger, KARANGAHAPE ROAD. All orders punctually attondod to, and oxocutod at tho loweat possible remunerative prices. p E. LEANING, * UNDERTAKER, Wellbsley-strekt. FUNKRALS PROMPTLY EXECUTED AT 25 per cent, below tho usual charges in Auckland. Punctuality to all ordors, and tho Btrlotost roapoctabillty guaranteed. Noto tho Address. W A 1 T E, • Manufacturing Tinsmith, FORT-STREET. Wishes to Inform tho publio that he is he only one In the Province who dovotea the whole of his time to the above business, and with his facilities for working and modern appllanoes oanQdefy com.oti_.on yjF tL sTTi NX R, BUILDER, CARPENTER AND JOINER, Vulcan Lanb. Evory Description of Building Designed and Erootca. All Branohes of the Building Trade oxeonted by Experienced Workmen. Shop Fronta Office Fittings, tec, kc TMT R T, T R A F F O X D, . BURGEON DENTIST, WAKKTIKLD-BTU-KT, NEftR qCKBN STREET. Palnleea Extraction of ooth by the Oxide- Nitrogen Gas. WH A N S O N, . CARPEN TKR and JOINER, BERESFORD-STREET. AUCKLAND, Opposite tho Congregational Church. All ropalra promptly and economically executed. Eat mates given. Funerals furnished. ~| H_hUHi RSO N, HOUSE. SHIP, SIGN, AND GKNERAL DECORATIVE PAINTER, WO. 8, WYNDHAM-STREET. , y W A V M O UT H, ' SHIP AND BOAT BUILBKR, CUSTOM-UOCSE-BTHKCT. FOOT OK.HOB3ON-, STREET. j Builder of all kinds ot Yachtfl. Launches, J Boats &c. Vessels Donkrd and Hepaired. - ship Joinory of evory description promptly ittoudcd to. CIHAKL ES PALMER, J DRAUGHTSMAN &0. Drawings, Maps and Plans compiled, Drawn , to Scalo om Rough Sketches or Traced. ( Addresses. &c Uluminatod ii the Highest Style < of tho Art. Auctioneers' Show Plana and Lithographs. | 3ched_lea prepared for County and Highway Boards. OFFICE—2S. Queon-stroet, over National In- > jurance Oomnany's Office. A. L A I D L A W, I • Storekeeper, Confectioner, ' Baker, &c„ :&c, Begs to inform tho Public of Te Awamutu and Waikato, that ho haa LEASED Mr Duffus's Premises, And is carrying on business as abovo AND TRCBTB DV j SELLING AT REASONABLE PRICES, ) To recelvo a aharo of ' PUBLIC PATRONAGE , — I WL L 1 A M TENN AN T, Pioneer Ma-vptactoreh of UMB ELLAS AND PARASOLS, Upper Queen stroet. ' Wanted Known Tennant's A I Umbrellas are ihe Beat and Cheapest. New summer stock at 1 Dricoa to meet the times. Recovering in the < Dost style, with choice variety of material. Mote—l. I.ennox'B Buildings, Upper IQueen 1 treot. Established 1869. < TAMES BUTCH ER, t) CARTER, CO TRACTOR. &c 3oods Carted and Delivered from Bhip'a aide on Shorteat Notice. Ballast Supplied. Sbwcabtle and Bay of Islands Coal. Also, Firowood (out and uncut) reasonable. | TjIDWARD BARTLEST ARCHITECT, BTIOHBURY'- BUILDING QUEEN-STREET. I^l MITCHELSON & CO., KAURI GUM AND GRAIN MERCHANTS, JHIPPING AND COMMISSION AGENTS, No. 19, Queen-street Wharf. TjIDWARD CA H, . 1 TAILOR, ETC., j ( WELLESLEY-STREET, j c Auckland. ! TTIDEN TERRACE POST OFFICE. F. M. MORLEY, TEA DEALER and FAMILY GROCE. Eden Terrace. ] Families waited upon for orders. Jood delivered to any part of the Town and , Suburbs. ; T>X O T I fJ & H P. Gibbons & Co. delivor for Cash, the BEST FIREWOOD (Cut In Blocks)| or , 12s Per Ton. i H. P. GIBBONS & CO., GROCERS AND PRODUCE MERCHANTS, Hobaon-street, Auckland, ' VTICTORIA-STREET WEST. J. 11. DALTON, FASHIONABLE TAILOR. 1 Outting-out on a New American Syßtera, where by a Perfect Fit is Guaranteed. , Garments to Order in 10 hours' notice when required. A speedy tri solicited. 1 TAI 1 BROTHERS,* MARBLE AND FREESTONE MASONS. Monuments, Head-stones, Tombs, and Iron Tomb Railings. inscriptions executed in a superior style. Prices and Designs FREE on Application. Address :— Corner of Rutland and lome Streets. Auckland [Near Junction of Queen and Wakefield streetsl. WARNOCK BROTHERS, SOAP AND CANDLE MANUFACTURERS, COX'S CREEK, RICHMOND. OFFICE: DURHAM-STREET. AUCKLAND. Cash Purchasers of Tallow, Wool, Sheepskins, and Bones, m E E AND POTTER, \jr COACH-BUILDERS, GREY-STREET, AUCKLAND. N.B.—lron-bark Shafts, Spokes, Felloes. Blue Gum and kinda of Hardwood, at Lowest Market Prices, ' __-?__r:--: fe-,T_^«^___!___l-S^?!!-^^l^__Z



mb——ran—————i____n—___b Business Notices. TTWi STOREKEEPEKS AND JttOUSJ X HOLDERS. Thoso who once make purchases from th Extensive and Varied Stock of EARTHENWARE. CHINA, AND GLASS WARE, Kopt by tbe anderslgned, will admit that Cm tom-houso-street is the proper place to go to, EDWARD LEWIS. An Experienced Packor Engaged.! SATISFACTION tor your SHILLIM IF YOU TRY A TIN- OF WILSON'S EXCELSIOR BAKINGPOWDEE AS MANUFACTURED UY F. GOODWIN. Test it with any other at more money, and ii the futuro you will buy Wilson'e. It oniy need to bo known to o euro tho salo. It Is a flrat-clas articlo at arca ronablo prico. Sold by mos Grocers: half-pound tins, Is: larger tins, la 3d W'holosnlo by F. Goodwin, nenr Soap-Worke Parnoll. A liboral profit to Grooor rjIRKEMAN'S BAY SOAP WORKS SAUNDERS & GILBERD, SOAP AND CANDLE MANUFACTURERS, Victoria-street; Auckland. S. & G. having enlarged their Factory t( doublo Its former aizo, and made costly add! tlons to tho plant, aro now In a position to com poto with any faolorios in Now Zealand or New South Wales. Tho yearly Increase of thoh trade, whioh has rendered tho oxtonaive altera tlonß unavoidable, Is tho beat guarantco Of the superior character of thoir gooda. A Trial Is respectfully solloltod, "El UK NI TO" RE WAREHOUSE. C. LITTLE and O. MILLS having purchased tho lluslnoss latoly carried on by J. J. Mills at General Furnishing WaroboußO, Viotoria street beg to Inform their customers and tho gonoral public that in conßoquonco of great improve nionts about to tako placo on tho promisee, they have Reduced the Prices ot their Varied Stock to eil'ect a speedy Clearance. L. & M. wish to call special attention to their stock of Mattraaaoe and Palliasses, both now and aocond-hand, which are tho boat and cheapest in town. Valu atlons mado. Furnituro nought, Sold, or Ex changed, L. & M„ in addition to tho abovo. are prepared to undertako the Furnishing oi Funurala at the cheapest rate.—Note the address I 13, Viotoria-Btreet West. AUCKLAND AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL INDUSTRIAL EX HIBITION. HIGHEST CLASS AWARD (MEDAL POR MERIT) TO TIIE AUCKLAND MEAT PRESERVING COMPANY. G. HULMB, For excellence in Canned Meatb, both for quality, flavour, and workmanship, having reoently made great improvements in Machinery and Appllanoes, which will enable us to pro duco a ilrst-olaPB articlo at reasonable rates. Our proeent machinery, when working fu'l power, will make two tons per day. The quality will bo found equal, if not superior, to tho bast canned productions in tho Market at the pre sent till'O. PRICE LIST : _lbs2lbs Roast and Boiled Beef .. .. Gd 7d Corned Beet G 7i Minceißeef .. _ .. .. G 7 Mutton b. 8} Minced Mutton 6 7 Corned Mutton 5} 6} Pork Sausage .. .. „ ..7 8 Beef Sausage 0 7 Brawn .. _ 6} 7} Tripo 7 8 Price List on application. Torms and Via count. » AUCKLAND MEAT PRESERVING CO. O U B L I C NOTICE. In consequence of E. Carr'a nppointmont as Manager of tho New Zealand Timber Co., tho linn of E. Curr and Sou is this day dissolved, by mutual consent. All accounts owing by the abovo firm will bo paid by Kdwin J. Oarr, who will also recolvo all monies due to ihein. EDWIN CARR. EDWIN J. CARR. Auckland, April 23,1881, WITH reference to the above, E. J. Carr respectfully informs his friends and tho public that ho will still continuo tho Coul nnd Firewood Business, at the Yatd, corner of Nowton and Kurangahape Roads, rp O TRAVELLERS, & a Presents for Home.—Very Handsome Cur oslty Cabinets, Inlaid Tablo Tops, and Walking Sticks, mado of rich and beautiful Now Zealand Woods: also, Polished Specimens ot Woods In imall box, and Brsuß-bonnd Chests of Drawers in picked Mottled Kauri All at very rcason iblo prices, WILLIAM NORRIE, Workerof Native Woods.top of- anortland-Btroet. mO BUTCHERS, SETTLERS, JL FARMERS, AND OTHERS, Tho undersigned aro Cash Purchasers of HIDKS, SHEitPSKINS, WOOL. TALI OW, BEKS WAX. &c„ &c., at Highest Market Rates, in any quantity. Consignors dlroct will have prompt and im mediate cash remittances returned at satisfac tory rates. IRELAND BROS., Tanner and Leather Manufacturer-, auckland. rp ll E TIKI G O L DFI E L D, Notlco la hereby given that Mr W. F. Hammond has this day teen appointed Surveyor sf the Matawai Blook. All persona wishing to tako up Lind in this Block are informed that his Burvoy and Plan only will be recognised. E. MACINTOSH, May 7, 1581. THE CHEAPEST HOUSE IN TOWN FOR CONFECTIONERY, Junction of Grey-street and Queen-street. THOMAS CAIN, Every description of Lollies on hand. DIENCINGI FENCING 1 FENCING 1 I can do al kinda of Fencing at lower prices ;han anybody. Here'a the proof: Beat Hobarton Pailing Fence, 58a; Heart Kauri Poat? and Rails, tnd Kauri Palings, 15s; Purlri Posts, and Hobarton Ralls, 41s; do Kauri, 31s: Wire Fence 5 wires. 20a; Top Rail. 2ob ; Puriri Posts, Hobarton Top Rail and 5 wires, 335. Other lines equally cheap. Tho materials and work .t the best description. Largo stock of Posts md Rails for sale at low prices. Posts bored tnd morticed, and rails dressed on ground. SAM. WHITE, Fencer. Cuatom-house-street. VTEW ZEALAND FERNS, Ll UNMOUNTED OR MOUNTED, [N Sets of from 12 up to 120 Varieties, Also, in French Polißhed Mottled Kauri Boxes, each containing either 25, 50, 75,100, or 125 Varieties. rho 25 Variety Boxos as abovo _....„ £1 The 100 Variety Boxes as above £3 ua. For Salo by- ERIC CRAIG, Prlnees-streot. SANFORD'S FARM PRODUCE AND FRUIT. DahyFed Fo F e l> t lea SUPERIOR POTTED HEAD, 8d per b, an excellent Breakfast Relish. try my best Tabanaki Butter, Taranaki Butter, la per lb. Beat Hobart Town Potatoes, 201bs for la, or is per lOOlbs; Bacon, Cheese, Flour, Hice, &c. &C FRUlT.—Eating and Cooking Applea, 3d and id per lb, ISLAND From 6d. to Is If LAND ORANGES. per dozen. (____.Nl-l_~. Victoria-street, corner of Albert-Btreet. STEAM CABINET-MAKING WARE HOUSE, HOBSON-STREET. JAMES REID & SONS' FURNITURE EMPORIUM. Orders executed at the loweat poasible prices, and Estimates given for all kinds of Cabinet making. The Proprietors respectfully solicit a trial. R E L AN D.BROTHERS, WOOL MERCHANTS, TANNERS AND LEATHER MANUFACTURERS, IMPORTERS OF Saddlers' and Bootmakers' Machinery, English and Foreign Leather, Haddlery, Saddlers' Ironmongery, Boot Uppers, Grindery, Mill Belting, Suction and Delivery Hose, &c, &c. Warehouseß:—Vulcan Lane and Hig street, Works:—Panmure. Auckland- Conatituenta' Orders Promptly and fully Executed.



______________"mi»i«ii ■ ■_- i Business Notices. n IyiGHT SOIL CONTRACT. AU persons in tho City or Snburba requiring c the Berviceß of tho present Contractor at the reduckd rates should make early application to G. WILSON', at his rcaideneo, Nelson-street, or under cover, addressed "G. Wilson, Night j. Soil Contractor, City Council Offices." MESSRS. GRAY AND EDWARDS wish to announce that they have com menced budness in Auckland as AGENTS for tho Purciiasb and Disposal ok Native - Lands. Having had largo experience in native i mat'era, they are ablo to give the best assur- J ancea to their clients. '•< The following Valuable Blocks, with secure titles, aro now open for disposal :— n Several Blocksof Land aituate in the Tauranga s District, Bay of Plenty, containing in all s about 25.C00 acres. Title: Crown Grant. • Offices: CANADA BUILDINGS, lower queen-street. "VTOTICE !—We can sju will sell Cheap, ' XI Having received a lot of Ladies' Ulsters hr.d Jackets, wo are selling them cheap, also Other Goods. Ladies' Ulsters, Hi Od; Jackets, , loa6d;alotof Long-coloured Ladies' Satin and Silk Feathers, from 2a to 7s Gd : Velvet Hats, Is Gi: Straw do.. Is; Flowers, in coloured silver and gold, Gd; all Wool Flannel, Is; Men's Gucrn-cys, ' 2s: Extra Quality Wool Socks, 8d; Wide - Wincey. 7d ; lot of Lustres, la and la 3d ; Boys' - Middy Cans, 3i: Children's Gaiters, Bootakina, ' Boots and Hotlers, Gd: Diapers, Od ; '..Men 8 t Cotton Socks, Id ; Boys' Felt Hats, 2s-Gkorge ■ Cahtkr, 80, Victoria-street West, next Adams, > Jowellcr. DROSS, . KAURI GUM MERCHANT And Commission agent. D, Rosa having loused Mr Reld's New Store, Goi .-street (betweon Custom and Fort streets), i has commenced business as Kauri Gum Mer ; chant and Commission Agont. Highest price [ paid for Kauri Gum. Auckland, March 11,1880. T> O X I N G ! BOXING! J R. DAVIS' BOXING SALOON, ;y Hobson-btreet (opposite Scotia Hotel), ■ I Is Opon overy Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday, from 7.30 p.m. Private Leaaons glvon to Gentlemen on Wed * neada. evenings, at tho Saloon, or at their own residences. Terms moderate. Glovoap ovided , pOALS 1 d 10ALS I pOALiTI F. A. TWINAME Begs to state that ho has ' 500 TONS CO-OPERATIVE COALS To arrive per ' Cabarfeidh,' now on her way from Newcastle. IS"Bayoi- from ship's side will meet with special advantagea. Ho has taken Coal Yards in Fort-street, where ho will at all times be fully supplied with tho Beet Coala of tho varioua kinds, and als3 Firewood, which ho will dispose of at Lowest Market Ratea. He will still continue to carry on tbo business of Kauri Gum Broker and Commission Agent. JF L E T C H E R, • PRACTICAL TAILOR AND GKNKKAL OU ITTER (Lateot Pitt-street), KARANGAHAPE ROAD, Next door to Lam bourne's, Ironmonger. Garments Mado to Order in Beat Style, Quality, and Workmanship, Gontlemcn'a Own Materials Economically Made-up. Garments cleaned, pressed, and neatly ropaired. I,owost Cash Prices. AUCKLAND AZURE BLUE .ho Cheapest r. t'ne Market. Challenges competition with ho best imported. It 1b madi of the purest and best materials s easily and perfectly solublo; produces a most brilliant colour ; and will never sottie in tho clothes. Solo Manufacturer: Jos. Burgess Rufl-ell-Btrcct Great North Road rpitEEMAM'S BAY STEAM AND FLOUR MILLS. JAMES SOPPET AND CO. Havo on hand at their Mills and Store, No. Lower Queen-street :— Flno Flour aud Household (quality guaranteed, Also, Bran, SharPa, Pig Moal Maize' Oatß, Wheat, and Barley, Cracked a_d Whole All excellent quality, at very low rato . i^IOUD NEWS I GOOD NEWS \JC GOOD NEWS!! I Storekeepers, Shopkeepers, and the general public should now avaii themselves of the opportunity of purchasing Pare Sweets, guaran teed to be mado from the best Bugars. The largeatand most varied aasortmect in Boiled Gooda ever offered to tho public of Auckland. An early Inspection invited. Trade supplied with Boilod 7Da-i,b Gooda. Sole manufacturer ot French Creams. — James W. Marriott, Wholesale and Retail Manufacturing Confec tioner, Grey-street. ■IMPORTANT PUBLIC NOTICE. OPENING OF THE CHEAP HARDWARE STORE, Wellesley-street West. John frith Bogs to inform tho Publio of Auckland that he is now offering all kinds of GLASS, CHINA, EARTHENWARE, BRUSHES, AND ALL KINDS OF GENERAL HARDWARE, At Considerably Less than Queen-street Prices. A Call Invited to See for Yourselves. Note tho Address THE CHEAP HARDWARE STORE, Next to J. and G. Buchanan's Stone and Marble Works, Wellksley-stkeet West. v - ■ - = Flour Mills. WAITEMATA FLOUR MILLS PRICES CURRENT (Wholesale). Suhiect to alteration without notice Sacks. 100's. 50-. £ s d. £s. d. £ b. d. Fine Flour, per ton 12 0 0 12 10 0 13 0 0 J. L. Flour, per ton 10 10 0 11 0 0 11 10 0 A. Flour, per ton 10 10 0 — — Silk Dressed .. .10 0 0 10 10 0 11 0- 0 Wheat Meal .. 12 0 0 12 10 0 13 0 0 Sharps, per ton ..500 — — Bran, per ton .. 5 0 0 — — The above prices include sacKs and bags. Sacks and bags cot returnable. Cabin Biaoults, £17 por ton; cases, 2a 6d each. Also, a largo assortment of Fancy Biscuits Price Liat on application. TERM-": CASH. Offico ! 35, Queen-street, Auckland, 9th May, 1881. JOHN LAMB. rriHOHNTON, SMITH, AND FIRTH'S JL PRICES CURRENT (Wholesale). Suhiect to alteration without notice. Sacks. 100's. 5.P. Crown Brand Flour £ a. d. £s. d. _s. d perton 12 0 0 12 10 0 13 0 0 T.S.&F. Canteibury »..,«. Flour, per ton .. 10 10 0 11 0 0 11 10 0 Cantaburylflourpor _ _ _ tou .... .... 000 000 000 Sharps, per ton ~500 Bran, perton .... 5 0 0 .. .. Fowl Wheat .. ~ 3s. 6d. per bushel. The above prices include sacks and bag?; saoks and bags not returnable Terms : Cash. Auckland. 9th May, 1831. CITY FLOUR MILLS AND BISCUIT MANUFACTORY. Auckland, March 11,1880. We beg to adviae you that our Prices from date are aa under: Sacks. lOOlbs. 601bs. Superfine Silk Dressed Flour— £ s. d. £ s. d. £ s. d. Anchor Brand,ton.. 11 0 0 11 10 0 12 0 0 Baker's Extra, ton.. 12 0 0 — — Sharps, per ton .. — — 5 J J Bran, perton .. — — o 0 0 Sacks and Bags included. Cabin Bread, £17 per ton ; oases, 2s 6d. We are yours truly, T. BYCROFT & CO. CIITY FLOUR MILLS, ; SHORTLAND-STREET. The Undersigned, having mado extensive purchaseß of the Best Auckland and Southern Wheats, beg to draw special attention to their ANCHOR BRAND FAMILY FLOUR. They venture to assert this well-known Brand 1 ia superior to any Southern Flour imported, and fearleaaly recommend it to all Householders re , quiring a First-class Pastry Flour. , ASK FOR B\'CROFT'S ANCHOR BRAND. ——— Per ton.! Sacks £11 0 0 Hundreds 1110 0 6Vs 12 0 0 25's 12 -- J. BYCR'JFT & CO. I April 6th, 18SL



( uraoerv. | MILLINERY l MILLINERY MRS. MACKRELL, FASHIONABLE DRESS AND MANTLE-MAKER; KIRANGAHAPE ROAD. KILTING DONE BY MACHINE FOR ME TRADE Next door to tho Poat Office. XXf ANTED KNOWN MISS DELANEY DRESS AND MANTLE MAKER' (Late Forewoman of Mr. W. Rattray's), Begs to intimate to her Friends and Customers that she has commenced Businosa in tho EW BUILDINGS, ALBERT-STREET, Noxt the Corner of Wycdham-street. Prompt attention will be given to all ordors Bhe may be ontruated with. TIT ELLESLEY HOUSE. I AUTUMN AND WINTEK, 1881. JUST OPENED. For the Present and Coming) Season, A SPLENDID ASSORTMENT of LADIES' AND CHILDREN'S HATS, In Chip, Straw, Felt, Bcavor goal, &c. NEW MILLINERY, NEW FEATHERS, NEW FLOWERS, NEW DRESS GOODS, &C. A. LOVE TT, DRAPER, Welleslby-strkkt. MALCOLM MURCHIE, TAILOR, Shortl-ND-street. OPENING, ex Oxford, GRAND IMPORTATION OF TWEEDS, COATINGS, &C. M. MURCHIE, Opposite Mesai-. Clark and Sons, SHORTLAND-STBEET. Wanted, a Me3sago Boy. N HENDERSON, • DRAPER, HOSIER AND HABERDASHER, 210, Queen stkket, Reapecttully inviteß tho Public to inspect hia Stock of Millinery and Hats of tne no weat shapes. Houlskins, from 7a 64 ; Plush and Beaver, from G3 Gd; Strawa, rom 6d upwarda; a) 80. Good Variety of Drosa Materia'B from Id per yard; Ladies'and Children's Jackets and Ulstera of tho newest styles, at lowest prices. Miss Shera takes charge of tho Dressmaking Department. Note the Address. ANEW ZEALAND WAN'i SUPPLIED. W. PETTY, Ladies' Mantle, Ulster, Jacket, Stay and Corset Manufacturer. Upper Queen street, Auckland (two doors above Messrs Rush brook & Bridgman'e). W.P. bees to inform the Ladiea of Auckland and the surrounding dis tricts that he hai recently arrived from England, bringing with him materialaand every requisite for carrying on the above businesa in all its branchea, and hopea by supplying a good article at reasonable prices, and by strict at ten tion to businesa, to merit a Bharo of their patronage, A trial is respectful solicited True Fit Guaranteed. TVTEW GOODS ! ! NEW GOODS ! ! AA DUNNE, HALL & CO., Queen-street, opposite Thietle Hotel, beg to ca*l attention to their largo and well-assorted stock of Ulsters and Jackets from 10s. Particular attention is colled to the perfect fit and style of our Ulsters and Jackets. Shetland Shawls in all shades, and prices to suit the times. A largo stock of Ladies', Gents', and Children'a Hoßiery in all the fashionable colours. Ladies' and Gents' Under clothing. Our Millinery DeDartment ia replete with all the novcltiea of the ao-son, French and English, alt of which will bo sold at the lowest po?siblo prices. Note the address: 171, Queen street, opposite Thistle Hotel. T\ R A P E R V SALE. GREAT BARGAINS! In consequence of the recent fire in Queen-street, and the determination of the owner to erect Now and Enlarged Premises DUNNE, HALL & CO. Are compelled to clear off their Largo, entirely new, and well-assorted stock, at a Great Sacrifice, during the next TWO or THREE WEEKS, comprising Millinery, Dress Goods in French axd English Cashmeres, Lustres, Coburgs, Pompadore, Silk Velvet a>'d Prist. Particular attention ia called to a Magnificent Lot of A M X RIC A N ULSTKRS and JACKETS of perfect cut and fit. Finest Casiimerk Jerseys for Ladies' and Children, LACE CURTAINS, Also, a Large Stock of SHETLAND SHAWLS, In the Newest and Handsomest Patterns, And General Hosiery. DUNNE, HALL & CO. beg to intimate that In announcing this sale they do bo only on account of the circumstances stated above. 174, QUEEN-STREET, Opposite Thistle Hotel. "[NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC. MUNRO & MILLIGAN Beg to announce that they have commenced Business as •nRAPERS AND /CLOTHIERS ON THE Deferred Payment System, in the karangahape boad (Oppoalte Nowton Post Office), Where t have a Well-assorted STOCK of the BEST CLASS GOODS, In the following Departments :— Dresses, Prints, Calicoes, Longcloths, Sheetings, Linens, Flannels, Blankets, Rugs, Carpets Oxford Shirting, counterpanes, Waterproof Cloaks, Mantles, French Merinois, Shawls, Cashmbres, Silks, Shirts, Curtains, Umbrellas, Mantle Cloths, and Tweeds. GENTLEMEN'S CLOTHING In al its Branches. The Deferred Payment Systemhasboen found to bj a great boon, by enabling those with limited incomes to procure necessaries in tho easiest possible way. M. & M. having had considerable London ex perience in this particular System of Business, and having thoir Goods direct from the Best London and Glasgow Firms, aro in a poßition to offer the BEST GOODS on tho MOBT Advan tageous Terms. tar Note tbe Address,— 1%/TUNRO & TI/riLLIGAN, KARANGAHAPE ROAD (Opposite the Newton Post Office). VTOTICE.—Great Surprise 1 The Ladies JA* all say that Williams'a is the Cheapest House in Town for Fancy Drapery and Small Goods. A splendid lot of Ladies' Underclothing, Skirts, Lace, Ties, Maltese Lace, Ribbons, &o.; a lot of Ladies' Back Combs, Belts, and Neck Frilling, all prices from 2d a yard; a nice lot of Gilt and Black Brooches and Karrings. cheap. Ladies from tho country would do well to buy their gooda at Williama's, Cheapest Houeo in Town, foot of Grey-street, four doors from Market Entrance, lopposite Dampior's. Open ill 9 p.m A SINGLE CALL AT A. O. STEPHEN SON'S NEWTON HOUSE, Karangahapi Road, ia all that is needed to prove that Pur chaserß of Uranery can obtain Gooda of equa value, and very much lower prices, than a town. A.O.S. calls 3pecial attention to hia Complete Stock of Flannels, Calicces, Blanketa, Plaidi Serges, Ich Beiges, Satin Cloths, Cashmeres Tweeds, Ulsters, Jackets; also, to his Varle> Stock of Hosiery, Gloves, and Straw Goods. 1 case Corsets just, arrived. A. 0. STEPHENSON, I Newton (near Poet Office),



Educational ORGAN, PIANOFORTE* AND HARMONY. MR. JOHN HART WELL has arrived from London. '"> For Lessons, &c, apply to Messrs Hoffman & Sons, OueeD-street, " where Copies of his Compositions may be had. PIANOFORTE, ORGAN, AND HARMONY. MR. ANGELO FORREST (Pupil of Charles Halle). For terms and other particulars apply to J. J. Milner & Co., Auckland Music Warehouse, Queen-street. 3 rnHE AKT OF QINGING. Mb H. GORDON GOOCH, Associate of the Royal Academy of Music, London, and Bronze and Silver Medallist oi tbat 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 Music, upon reason able terms. Mr Goooh having had the direction of music at some of the Banquets in London, any gentlemen entrusting him with the same in Auckland may depend upon a first-class programme of Music being arranged,—thereby relieving themselves from all preliminary and • tedious details MR S. A L L A N W EH X teacher of Vocal and Instrumental Music. Present Address— Devonshire House, Hobson-btrbet. 11/1 " P • B. WOODH A. M, Teacher of the Pianoforte and Harmonium. Addreaa—Care of Auckland Musio Ware; house. On Saie. XUST ARRIVED, Por Brigantine 'Helena,' from Oamaru. AND FOR SALE, By the Subscriber, 600 bagß Beat SHORT OATB 200 „ TARTARIAN OATS 800 „ DANISH OATS 100 „ BRAN 100 „ FOWL WHEAT 10 tons OATMEAL. L. W. EATON. pEEAP TIMBER. THE UNION SASH AND DOOR CO. ABE NOW PEEPAKED TO SUPPLY ALL BINDS OF BUILDING MATERIALS, including Sashes, Doors, Mouldings, Turnery, Carving, and Fektwoek, at the Veey Lowest Rates. Union _sash and JDoor Company. Branch Office : Custom-house-street, Auckland. "o tv n k s « co. Agents fob Sydney Paper Mills, Have always in stock a Large Supply of PAPER, comprising White, Printing, and Tea Paper, Grey and Brown Wrapping, and are prepared to indent any sizes, qualities, or colours re quired. These Papers are now largely used here, and are acknowledged to be superior to most im ported. Cavalier Fr.ro'a Genuine French Brandies _ American Carriages American Harness. To Arrive Farm and Express Wagons American Fireproof Safes, &c, &0. B. TONKS & CO. r\ N SALE, Per 'Oxford,' AND TO ARRIVE, PEB 'PEBU' AND 'COBOHHiLA," 31 cases MUSTARD and BLUE 60 „ STARCH 50 „ GLUCOSE 61 „ COCOA 100 „ LI ME JUICE CORDIAL 60 „ RASPBERRY BALM 25 „ CORNFLOUR W „ PROVISIONS 3 „ PRESERVED FISH 25 „ LING 15 „ VESTAS 50 Dales PAPER BAGS §0 i-hhds. VINEGAR. T. H. H ALI 4 C° LOWE ' QUEEN STREET. Tp O R SALE, CHOICE BUILDING ALLOTMENTS i Belgeoyk Estate, Situated in EDEN TKKKACE, SUBUBB3 OF AUCKLAND, Plan atMorley & White's. t Foriparticulara apply to f CHRIBTOPHKR BAILEY, Mouit Eden Road. I 1 nOALI COAL! COALII , WHAU WHAU COAL MINES, AVHANGAREI. ! _____ ) OEFICE : NO. 8, LOWER QUEEN-STREET. W. S L OA N E, AGENT. 1 qALMON! SALMON I SALMON! 200 CASES Ift. TINS AMERICAN SALMON (best Brands). KUMMER & CO., j FOET-STBEET, IRON TANKS! IRON TANKS! IRON TANKS! ! S. PARKER a HAS FOR SALE (CHEAP) ABOUT FIFTY -1 FIVE OF THE ABOVE. Also, • Superior Corrugated Ikon Tanks, From £2 and upwards, complete with ® Tap ready for use. . ii Also, a Large Stock of Spouting. Ridging, it Down-pipe, &c, &c, &C-, ALWAYS ON HAND g at his sj GALVANISED IRON & LEAD-PLPE STEAM WORKS, VICTORIA-STREET-BAST, ; } AUCKLAND,



J Amusements. mHEATRE BOYAL. " 1 Proprietor - -Mr K. J. DeUas. i IMPORTANT ENGAGEMENT. Mr DeLias respectfully b?M[to inform the Public of Auckland that he has engaged^ great expense, the world-wide famed lragic ACt°r * HERR BANDMANN, Who will appear on MONDAY, May-IG, 1981, assisted by the most charming ana highly-talented American Artiste, MDDLE. LOUISE BEAUDET. The initial performance will.be Mr Bandmann's Masterpiece, HAMLET. V ORNE-STREET HALL. QUEEN'S BIRTHDAY, MAY 21th. CAREY'S MINSTRELS will hold an Ethiopian Carnival in aid of No. 3 Company a Hand. Prices: Is, 2s, 3s, admit to Ball. ' ' ' w. ARTHUR. Secretary. FOOTBALLS ! mO BE CLEARED. OOTBALLSI JLO BE CLEARED. W. W. ROBINSON Has just received Novelties in Tobacconists- Fancy Goods, which will bo sold with GREAT REDUCTIONS. OTCIGAEETTES AND A MEIUCAN TOBACCO. ' —————— Snorting. JL. FLEMING'S NOVELTY • CONSULTATION No. 2, ON THE NEW ZEALAND GRAND NATIONAL STEEPLECHASES, To be held at Timaru, on TUESDAY, May 21th, ISBI, including The New Zealand Grand National Handicap, Hunt Club Cup, and Maiden Plate. 3030 StJBCKIBERS AT 10S. EACH. Each Ticket has a chance of winning 3 Prizes. N.Z.G.N.H. First Horso - -«350 Second Horse . •• «£ Third Horae .. _ .... 60 Starters and Non-Starters .. .. U5 £670 HUNT CLUB CUP. First Horse £'<<> Second Horse <5 Third Horse 50 , Starters and Non-Starters .. .. 110 £115 MAIDEN PLATE. • . First Horse *L 5 Second Horse 7o Third Horae .60 Starters and Non-Starters .. .. lis As each Race will be drawn separately, every Subscriber will have a chance of winning Three Prizes for each Ticket. The Drawing will be held nnder the supervision of a Committee pf Subscribers, and Results advertised in daily papers. Intending Subscribers are requested to make early application. If Cheques are cent exchange must be added, and stamps enclosed for reply and result. __ J. L. FLEMING, Auctioneer, &.0., ii High-street, Triangle, Christchurcn. WatcnmaKers and Jewellers., VfISITOBS IN AUCKLAND WOULD DO WELL TO CALL ON T TT O W D E X And INSPECT his Stock o£ GOLD PIANOS, and ORGANS, SILVER JEWELLER!' WATCHES. ETC. CfWhlch they will find upon average to be TWENTY PER CENT. CHEAPER than any Other House. SHOKTLAND.STREI*' Adjoining General Post Office. Medical. tJOTANIC MEDICINES. The Herts recommended in Coffin's " Guido to Health" are kept in stock by HUDSON (late Hill and Hudson) CHEMIST' and DRUGGIST, Victoria-street Auckland. IMPORTANT TO FARMERS, LIVERY AND BAIT STABLE-KEEPERS CARTERS, AND OTHERS. CRAWFORD'S ORSE AND CATTLE OHiS. For Wounds, Cats, Braises, Strains, Lameness, Rheumatism, Kicks, Broken Knees, Sore Backs Saddle and Collar Galls, Swelled Legs Stiff Joints, Ewjs Injured iv Lambing, &c, &c. This Invaluable preparation should be kept In every stable—it never fails to effect a Cure in the above cases, if persevered with; it has been used with the greatest success in numberless cases, and U by far the Cheapest Embrocation in the Market. The following Testimonials (among many others) have been received from well-known citizens :— TESTIMONIALS. Victoria Stables, Victoria-street, November 2,1850. To Mr Crawford : Dear Sir,—Having given your valuable Horse and Cattle Oils, .for Cuts, Bcuises, Strains, Collar Galls, &c. 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 the use of your Horae and Cattle Oils, I have much pleasure in testifying to its good quality in the core of Cute, Wounds, Collar Bruises. &c. &c. H. W, WIGGLNS. Newton, Auckland, November 18,1880. Mb Crawford Dear Sir,—l have'used your celebrated Horse and Cattle Oils, for Broken Knees and other open wounds, with wonderful success, and can confidently recommend it to anyone as the bes preparation I ever tried. I am, dear sir. Yours, &c, &0., J. WARREN. CRAWFORD'S HORSE & CATTLE OILS May be had from most Saddlers, in bottles, at 2s Gd and 5s each. Country Agents Wanted. Prepared and sold by CRAWFORD, Chemist, ' Newton. Auckland. Hoteie. :' _ i ea WARKWORTH HOTEL, MAHURANGL G. F. SUCH, Proprietor. First-olasa accommodation for Travellers. Boats can bo obtained on reasonable terras. Horses on hire. The [steamer from Auckland arrives and, de Darts twice a-weea. ACCIDENTAL HOTEL. ALBERT FISHER ;l • (Formerly with Mr. John Coupland, Thames Hotel, and late of the Imperial and Prince of Wales Hotels, Wellington), Bogs to inform the Public, hia Patrons, and Friends that he has purchased the far-famed OCCIDENTAL HOTEL. That additions and alterations, conducive to the greater comfort and convenience of the Public, have been completed, and that every endeavour will be made, and no expense spared, to main tain the high reputation of th House. THE CAFE. This department, under the management of an experienced chief, will be conducted on a scale worthy of the name and fame of the Occidental Hotel. 3 FC Is AX X SXAIT Vj • formerly of the City Club (iately of the Terminus Hotel, Holensvifle), having bought the Freehold of the Whanoarki Hotel from Mr Caffier, begs to inform visitors that no effort will be Bpared to afford satisfaction. Horses and Pleasure Boats on Hire. TQiERRY HOTEL, NORTHCOTE, S} LATE STOKES' POINT. J, MAXWELL, Fbopkdjtob. AocommodAUon /or Travellers. Saddle Horses on Hire. MB S. H O D S O N Dressmaker and Milliner, wishes to inform the public of Upper Queen ' street and its environs teat Hats, Feathers, and ' Ribbons of all kinds are cleaned on the pre mises at the shortest notice. Dressmaking done at very low prices, to compete with the times. Note the address— , ■■■■:■ <nO UPPER QUEEN-STREET "^^^^MMg^"^iMgg^MpMM»Wnj|^Klgg3S