The Auckland Evening Star.

Vol. XII.—No. 3,304:

AUCKLAND, N.Z.. MONDAY. MAY 9, 1881

/Published Daily.)

PRICE: ONE PEM



I I—II ■ 111111 ■■ 111 111-11 l ■II 11111 ■ ll—ll-WMI Siupping. OACIFIO MAIL STEAMSHIP VU, THROUGH THE UNITKD STATKS OI AMKRICA, VIA HONOLULU, TO GREAT BRITAIN. Undor Postal Contract with tho Governments Ol __ New Zealand and New South Wales, Date of 1 Hate of Sail. .t. nmnr Tons Sailing for tag for steamor. ions. Sydn( . r _ 3an Fron . I oifco. Australia.. .. 3,200 July 25 May 21 City of New York 3,100 - Juno 21 5-ealamlia.. .. -.200 May 30 July 10 City of Sydney .. 3.100 Juno 27 August 16 Passengers booked through to Liverpool, London, or Paris, via tho groat Overland Roads of America and the Steamers of tho Atlantic ines from Now Yor . FARES. First-class to London .. .. £0(1 nndjupwards t-tci.-ago to London .. .. £37 10 Flr-t-clasi to San Fraucisco_ £10 Btoorago _ £20 Through Cabin Passengors aro permitted to lay over at Honolulu, or any of tho cities of tho United Statos, not to exceed six months. No Orders will bo issued after 1 p.m. on tho day beforo tho sailing of Bteamers for gnu Francisco. For freight rates and all other information, apply to THOS.T. GAMBLE, Agont. Lower Queen-street t-Ki yT_A_l TO I-UINJ-U-.. '$$|feg|^. ORIENT LINE. *ss*i£^^*™ Tho following Steamships bo- Onglng to the Orior.t .team Navigation Com anyd.imitedl.andtha PaoillcStoaiu Navigation Company will loavo STUNBY at tho undor -rtontionod dates for MK'L .OURNE, ADE- L AID X and I ■ONDON'. via Suez Canal :— Steamer. i uig. inngo I Date i> ( ,'_Odl 1,2111 May 20 GARONNE .V 76 Juno 3 CHIMBURASSO.... 3,817 June 17 JOHN ELDER..., 1,153 July 1 CUZCO 3 8-19 July 15 AOO.VCAGUA .... -1,112 July 29 And the Service will be maintained Dy Bao- OoeJi. g steamers at intervals of a Fortnight. F.iro to London, 15 to 70 guineas. Snez Canal Dues, 8s in addition. Porosis booked through to London. Pas'ongors o°n book from Auokland at a through ra o to covor Intercolonial fare and Canal linos, and so secure special advantages. Passages from London can be granted in Auokland. For plans and fall particulars, apply, In London, to F. Green & Co., and Anderson, Anderson & Co., Joint Managers of the Line; Or to tho Agents in Auckland. UNION STEAMSHIP OO.OFN.Z, ( Limited) Queen-* treet. Tiw-*■>—_«* _ Iwlow STEAJ-Usmp ly^VF"**^ U COMPANY OF NEW fllf^aSEa \ ZEALAND ILD-aTAB Time Tabu- ; i|' MAY, 1881. ' FOR GISBORNE, NA»DCR, WELLINGTON, LYTTELTON, PORT CHALMKRP, aid ' BLUFF (FROM QUKKN-STrKKT WHARF) Steamship.l Date of Sailing. Latest Train. Rotomahana Thursday, 12.10 a.m. — Rotjrua Thursday, 19,10 a.m. — FOR TARANAi-1. NKLSO>, PICTON, Wltii LINSTON. LYTTITLTON, AND Wkst Coast Ports ifrom Manukau) Hawka Tuesday, 10: wharf, 7 2pm. am; anchorage3pm 9,10 a.ra. Wanaka Tuesday, 17,10 a.m. fo-TsylTnky. ~ Arawata Tuesday 17,1 p.m. ' — FOR MELBOURNE. Via SOUTH. Rotomahana Thursday, 12,10 a.m. — Rotorua Thursday, 19,10 a.m. — BTlIt RUBBKIJj and KAWAKAWA. Rotomahana Monday, 9,1 p.m. — i-TCurgo must bo alongside ono hour bofore timo of departure. Passage Tickets must be taken at tho office bofore embarking. Au-klcad Branch I 53, Queen-street. rt^>. T^OR LONDON DIRECT. %s§§&s£& The clippor barque 653 tons Register. This vessel, now daily expected, will load for London on discharge of inward cargo. Having a large portion of her cargo engaged, sho will meet with quick despatch. For freight, &c„ apply to OWEN & GRAHAM, Agents. »Sk&^ QTEAM TU HOT SPRINGS, JsygSS'lO Mahurangi, M_.tak__na, '~*m^rr— k AWAI7i AND omaha. The s.b. ROSE CASEY, Al at Lloyds. J. Casky, Master. For Hot Springs and Matakana—Every Tues day, at 11 o'clock For Hot Springs and Mahurangi — Thursday, May 12, at 11 o'clook Saturday, May 11. at 11 o'clock Thursday, May 19, at 11 o'clock Saturday, May 21, at 11 o'clock Thursday, May 2G, at II o'clock Saturday, May 28, at 11 o'clock All cargo must bo down half-an-hour before advertised time ol eavlng, or it will not be taken. No Parcels or Gooia taken without a shipping note, For freight or passage apply to J. OABBY, June 12.1879 toSaga^Q s« 'COROMANDEL.' *=^s-^ * TIME TABLE, leaves Auckland for Waiheke and Coro mandel— Every Monday and Wedne*day, at 12 nooi, and Friday, at lp.ru. Lea res Coromandel— Every Tuesday, Thnnday. (tad Bat-riay, at 12 noon. Weather and other clrcums>anees permitting. AU cargo to be alongside half-an hour before time of departure. A, R. H. SWINDLEY. Managor, fiSagS^ CJTEAM TO THAMES, CAR- S^jfc9 10 RYING PASSENGERS AND " v*** CARGO, 00NNKCTIN8 WITH OHlNK muhi, OMAnu, Waitoa Plains, and Morrins villb (Piako District). Time Table. S.S. 'ROTOMAHANA.' From Auckland t » Tuesday, 10 morning Wednesday, 10 morning Thursday, H morning Friday, 11.30 morning Saturday, 1 afternoon From Thames: Monday, 3 39 afternoon 1 uesday, i afternoon Wednesday, i 30 afternoon Thursday, 5.30 afternoon Friday, 6 evening Fares to Thames: Saloon, 7s 8d; Steerage, ss. Through to To Aroha, 153. Freight through ti Te Aroha, 25s per ton. No Cargo received within half-an-hour Of ad vertised time of leaving. FRASER&'TINNE, Agents. PKi DIBAM TO THE TCw||||^, THAMES TE AROHA GOLDFIELDS, CONNECTING WITH OHINEMURI, OMAHU, WAITOV PLAINS, AND MORRINS VILLE, Piako District. 'ENTERPRISE No. 2' & 'TE AROHA.1 From Auckland I From Thames I Monday, 0 p.m. Tuosday, 5 p.m. Wednesday, 10 p,m. Thursday Friday, lip m. Tho above steamers connect at Junction of the Wuihou with tho Bteam launches 'Riro Riro; and ' Memsahib.' Karris * To Thames .. Saloon, 7s Od; Steerage, 5s Not responsible for shipping, carrying, or dis charging live stock. _ A.N.S. FERRY CO., Agents. -«-&a-- IfOR RUSSELL, WHANGA ' "-2 IJO ROA, AND MANGONUI. The s.s. 'lONA' will leavo every Monday at 5 p.m. (weather permitting). Passengers booked and small parcels prepaid at tho Ollice on the Wharf. No cargo received after i p.m. FOR WHANGARFI AND MANGAPAI. The s.s. 'ARGYLE' will leave for tho above places every Tuesday and Friday at 5 p.m. FOR TAURANGA. S.S. 'WELLINGTON' Will leave Quoon-stroot Wharf at 5 p.m, Tuesday, 10th Thursday, 12th Tuesday, 17th Thursday, 19th Tuesday, 21th Thursday, 2Gth Tuesday, 31st Connecting with s.s. 'Staffa' for Opotikl and I'rst. Const; also connecting with s.s. 'Kati- J'.ali' for Katikati Settlement. Weather and other circumstances permitting. No cargo received after * p.m. ~„„„ A. McGUWGOR, Manager.



I Shipping. , 1 'S^Bb^CITEAM TO THE WAD $!m&&rO AND PUHOI. Tho 8.8. 'BLANCHE' t will loavo as under:— ForWado: Tuesday, 10th, at 12 noon; Not responsible for Goods or Parcels put o board without a shipping note. Freight, 12_ Cd por ton. ■g^ po v m-angawa: *^B^a*=;' ThO 5,9. i 'FUNGAL' ' Will leave Qticcit-street Wharf on THURSDAY 12th May, at 2 p.m. A. MCGREGOR, Manager, .MX, WAIUKU AND OM Jj*Hy3>£. VV HUNOA STKAM NAY*. W-Uirw^ CATIOiV co (LIMrTKU ), TIME-TABLE—MAY, 1881. S.B. 'MANUKAU,' Leave Onehunga: Leave Waluku: May May 9—Monday, 1 30 p m !)—Monday, C p m 10—Tuesday, 3pm 11-Wednesday,Bam 13—Friday, 1 p m U—Saturday, 10 a m IB—Monday, 7 •!.. a m 16—Monday. 12 noon IS-Wednesday. S3O a m 18—Wednesday, 115 p n 21-Saturday, 1015 a m 21—Saturday, 315pm 23—Monday, 130 p m 23—Monday, (i p m 21—Tuesday. 5 p m 25—Wodnosday, Sam 27—Friday, i p m 28-Pnturdr.y, 10 a m 30—Monday, 7 15am 30—Monday, 12 noon Manukau Heads -Kvory Thursday, 8 a m. A, CUNNINGHAM. Agont. fi^___^ "PENINSULAR AND 081 ISaJxg-L ENTAL SI'EAM NAVIGA '"Waw^TION COMPANY. » PROBABLE SAILING ARRANGEMENTS. For CKYLON, Sec, with Mulls and Piiseongor for EUROPE and tho KAST. Steamer I '-cavo I Leavo steamer. | Sydney I Molu.no JCHEDIVK, viaGallo.... May 18 May 23 KABHUAR Juno 1 Juno 6 BOKHAKA June 15 Juno 20 Place and Hour of Doparturo :— Sydney.. _ Circular Quay, at 9 a.m. Melbourne .. Railway Pior, at 2 p.m. A DHL* hie .. Glonelg, about 5 p.m. For further information apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO- Agonts for Auckland. i CHARLES "OAU-EJt, 't]flfij|^^ AUCKLAND AND NORTH •™B^S| SHORE, SHIP, YACHT, AND BOAT-BUILDER, Foot of Albert- troot, noar tho Dock. Bnilder of evory description of Ships' Boats, Launches, Yachts, Sec, te any Bizo or design. Vcssols Booked aud Repaired. Spars made, Sec, and all sorts of Ship Joiner} dono 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, ogs to inform his numerous frionds and custo mers that ho has secured Business Premises in Auokland as above, where ho will bo glad te reoeive any orders, and will endeavour to give tho samo satisfaction as heretofore. SO MER SE T HOUSE, AUCKLAND, JOIIN~C. _SMITH, BOOT AND SHOE IMPORTER AND MANUFACTURKR, JUNCTION OF QUEEN AND GREYS TREETS. LiriEs' Kid Boots to Order, lis. Od. ~"l^mm_, OK % below jf[W-*£^MSlft\ ™** COST I ___\_j>!__^__W^^^^Sf%_^a\a of Boots and CWBi^'^a-SSMsjW/fV'iJSho-B at anunpro ( ri' .rf?;i-^*'^7s^^^,V)cedciited low ilguro fb^''tM_aw. t0 mako way for a TK_wiSi_^Jfs^T-7* (reßn shipment.— Note tho addrcßß. "lil,i>v>,si'"o"'"'' and writo it upon tho tablets of yOur memory: W. JOHNSTON, Boot and Shoemakor, Victoria-stroet. Great Sacrifice of tho above Goods for One Month only. Business Cards. JAMES CAT EX, CHEMIST AND DRUGGIST. HOBSON-STREKT, Close to Wellington-street. T L. K. ERASE R, GUIDE AND INTERPRETER, OIIINEMUTU, ROTORUA. Complete arrangements can bo entered Into for Tourists visiting Rotomahana and sur; rounding Lakes, including tho Alum Cave. Camping-out, Boating, and Shooting Excursions also Arrang-Ho. Maori Mats and Carvings can reOiitainbd. A Choice Variety of Ferns and Small Boxcb of Sulphur and silica Specimens mado up and sent to Any Part if required. TELEGRAMS WILL ALWAYS HAVE IMMEDIATE ATTENTION. R HUTCHINSON, • BUTCHER, Victoria-strki.-, Says to his old friends, " Call at my Now Shop and inspect the choice-grained Country Moat at Queen-street Prices, for I can, and will, sell Cheap, and shall be pleased to see my old cus tomers and all the surrounding public. Great Reduction on Saturday NIOHT, To Clear Out. mr Note the Address, E D W A R D J, • COAL MERCHANT. SHIP AGENT. Bay of Islands, Newcastle and Waikato Coal in any quantity. Office s.nd Yard, Breakwater, Auckland, opposite Railway Station. WOO D W A fi D, • BAKER, CONFECTIONER, & PASTRYCOOK, Upper Queen-street, Wishes to call the polite attention of the inhabitants of Queen-street, and families in the suburbs, to his Superior Bread, Confectionery, and choice selection of Lollleß, of the most tempting description. J. W. hopes to merit a share of public patronage by selling at a low figure, and all orders, both Wholesale or Rotail, will he exe cuted at the shortest notice. Baking Done on Sundays. Note tho Address. CUAKKE BROTHERS, J ARTIST PHOTOGRAPHERS (OPPOSITE UNION BANK), QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. Photography in the Latest and Most Fashionable Styles, Executed in a manner Unsurpassed in the Colonies, LARGE COLLECTION NEW ZEALAND VIEWS Alwoys on Hand. M. W I LLIAMSON, Brass Founder and Gasfitter Is'proparod to Re-lacquer Gasoliers, Pendants, and Brackets, Curtain Bands, Cornices, &o. EQUAL TO NEW. Repairs in Gasfltting and General Brasswork on the most reasonable terms.. Best workmanship guaranteed. Addhkss: High-strert, Corner Victoria Btreet, Auckland C p E L H A M, « LADDER & BARROW MAKER, 80 and 82, VICTORIA-STREKT. Every Description of Ladders, Steps, Barrows, I arrow Wheels, Clothes Horses, Clothes Boxes, Travelling Cheßts, &0., on hand or made to A liberal discount allowed to Contractors and on wholesale order. _ . Shop and Office Fittings, and all kinds of Job bing Work done by experienced workmen on the shortest notice, ■ _ . . . N.B.—Ladders, Steps and Barrows lent on hire. Violins bought, „ .. . , ,„ One or two superior old Violins for sale; also, a good V.olincello. cheap. O H N SOP P E X, HOUSE, LAND, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, Opposite H.M.s Custom-houße, FORT-STREET, AUCKLAND, Has Always for Sale Large Blocks of LAND FARMS, both Improved and otherwise Also, OU SES, COTTAGES, &c. On Most Reasonable Terms. JF L E T C H E R, » PRACTICAL TAILOR AND GKNERAL OU ITTER 1 (Late of Pitt-street), KARANGAIIAPE ROAD, Next door to Lambourno's, Ironmonger. Garments Mado to Order in Best Style, Quality, and Workmanship, Gentlemen's Own Materials Economically Made-up. I Garments cleaned, prossed, and neatly repaired, I Lowest Cash Prices.



.Business Cards. E TJI ISII X R AND CO,, JD Wholesale SmppiNO and Family BUTCHERS, Oilhen-street [Next Bank fof Now Zealand, Auckland], Poultry of All Kinds dressed to order. Prime Smokod ToDguos, Home-cured Bacon Corned Boot on Salo In Largo Quantities. it_r N.B.—Dealers in Game. TEJi Live Pheasunte forwarded to all parts of tho )R Colony upon recoipt of ordor. Families waited on In town or suburbs. I. / / 'MHOS. J. HARBUTT, / AMERICAN CORN BROOM, _ AND STEAM BRUSH WORKS, _ VICTORIA-STREET EAST, I AUOKLAND. Awarded at Sydney Exhibition l Bronee Medal and Certificate. GEORGE COOK, ELECTRO-PLATER, GILDER. And Natural Fern Brooch, Bud, and Lka- OnNAMicN- Maker, Hoapootfully bona a rouiiwnl of tho patronage a of his old customers and the publio gonorally. Jewellery carefully repaired, and gilt or plated in a substantial manner. —GEORGE COOK, Uppor Queen-street, noar tho Young Woinon's Institute. Eloctre-phttor nnd Gildor to Sir Gooro-i- uroy, 18(51. FRENCH AND ENGLISH HOUSE WELLBSLEX-STHKET. VICTOR LuNGUET, ' LADIES' & GENTLKMKN'S HAIRDRESSER s A Largo Variety of Human Hair and Wigs on hand. JW. X N I G H T • (late of the city market), Poulterer, Fruiterer & Greengrocer, Corner of Dahiiv and Qukhnstrkktb. • Wholesale aud Retail. Established 1800. SHIPPING BUrPLIEO. Poultry, Droasod for Tablo, always ready, live Pigoons, Rabbits, Fanoy Birds, Duokg, Gooao, Turkoyß, and Fowls kept in atook. Ganio Fowls, Spanish, Druhinas, and Buuteuns (Puro-brod), . rUDSU BUTTKIt AND BOGS ALWAYS ON HAND. Lloensed Dealer In Game. i t& KNIGHTS CENTRAL MARKET, Two doors abovo Arthur's Auction Mart. B. K. BABKR.J [U. RAWLINOB. i T> A B E R & RAW LINGS IaUCCEBSORS TO THE I,AT ROBERT LUSH], * GENERAL COMMISSION MERCHANTS AND IMPORTERS, FORT-STREET AUCKLAND. . — ' [A CARD. "JIT E D I C A L. A. ROSS, M.D., THYSICIAN AND SURGEON, Infarms his Friends and tho Publio gonorally , that he hivi Resumed the Praotioo of his Pro fession at Onohunga. Cathorine-street. off Church-stroot, i April 13, 18S1. i ■ Wl' 11 1 L L 1 I'l'S & sun, • OIL, COLOUIt, AND GLASS MERCHANTS, Importers of Papcrhnngings. Scrim, Paints, Oils, Turpentino, Colours, Varnisho . French Polish, Gold Leaf, Artist-' Colours and Brushes: Plato. Sheet, Crown, Ornamontal. and Photographic Glass; Picture Frames and Tapestry Moulding-, Clock and Compass Glasses, Glazed Hashes and Doors. Glass cut to size and carefully packod. Do Se 97, QUEEN-STREET. WT. YOUNG, . FANCY PAPER-CUTTER, AND ORNAMENT MAKER, Wishes to mako known that ho has Oponod Huslnoßs in GREY-STRBKT, opposite Cook street, and aollolts a share of publio patronugo. FIRR OfOt AMKNT3. STVK DECORATIONS. General Trimming in Artificial Work Of Iho Most Elegant Description. *3T Noto the Address TT E. COTTON & CO., LAND AGENTS, AUCTIONEERS AND ACCOUNTANTS. GENERAL COMMISSION AGENTS, CAMBRIDGE (WAIKATO), AUCKLAND. Commodious Auction Mart and Storo Room. J~~J. S WINNER TON, • AUCKLAND STEAM W.OOD TURNING FACTORY, Wyndham Street (Next Sharks, earb Hotel), Having introduced Steam Power, ho Is now pre pared to mako a Reduction of Twenty ier Cont.otr the prico of all common work, KST Country Orders punctually attended to. "Ct BOOK-BINDING & PAPER-RULING Executed in ail Its Branches, at W. L E V S\ THREE DOORB AHOVK "STAR" OFFICE, Merchants' Account Books Ruled and Bound to suit requirements. MUSIC, MAGAZINES, AND LAW BOOKS Neatly Bound. Bakors' Special Ruled Day-hooks. Library Books strong and cheaply nouNa JAMES F. LEPI NE, TAILOR, &o„ Gbit-STRBBT (opposito the Market (Hotel), Style and Fit Guaranteed. Gentlemen's Clothing Cleaned and Repaired _7, COOPER, • SADDLER. COLLAR ft HARNESS MAKER, Upper Qukbn-btreet, Auckland, Throe Doors above the Army and Navy Hotel, N.B.—Courier Bags, Leggings, &c„ &0., made to ordor on the shortest notice. Charges moderate. ATEWXON 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. Families Waited upon for Orders Goods Promptly Delivered. 1 J. AUSTIN & CO,, _l • Wholesale BOOT AND SHOE MANUFACTURERS. A Largo Stock of Pegged, Rivetted and Sewn Goods of at. sorts and sizes to select from. All Orders havo Quick Despatoh. COLONIAL BOOT FACTORY, 14. Wyndham-street. Auckland. ly/TR A. J, nA X U »V IC X, SURGEON DENTIST, Shortland and Plincos-stroots, opposite St. Paul's Church. Terms moderate. ILL I A M THOMAS Corner of Lome and Viotoria-streete, Auokl nd East MONUMENTAL, MARBLE, AND GENERAL STONEMASON, ARCHITECTURAL SCULPTOR AND CARVER. Inscriptions accurate and beautiful. Monuments, Tombs, Headstones, and every description of Stone Work at the lowest possible prices for town and country. ■VTEWTON VENETIAN BLIND _W WORKS, GEO. TUCKER, VENETIAN BLIND MAKER AND WIRE WORKER, Karangahape Road, Newton, Venetian Blinds of the best quality made and fixed at 1b per foot. Wlrework., of any descrip tion and pattern, made to order. Repairs neatly executed. THAMES CARRIAGE AJND DRAY FACTORY. JAMES MACKIE, Proprietor, VICTORIA STREET BAST, AUCKLAND. 1 Repairs of Every Description in Wood and Iron neatly executed on the Shortest Notice. SPRINGS MADE AND REPAIRED, w" N,8,-Couutry Orders pMotually attended to.



Business Oards. TIT R. F L A S 1 SURGEON DENTIST, WKLLKSLKY-STREET WEST, Artificial Teeth from ss. rriARANAKI DYEING AND CLEAN ING ESTABLISHMENT, FOOT OF WAKEFIELD-STREET. J. W. THOMPSON PROPRIETOR. Gentlemen's Clothes Cloanod or Renowed an Woll-presßOd. Ladies' Drosses Cleaned or Dyed and Well hcd. Kid Gloves clkanicd WADDINUHAM AMD LAING TNBMITHS, LINCENBED PLUMIIERS, & GASFITTER- Opposlto Lambourno's. Ironmonger, KAitANOAiiAri- Road. AU ordore punctually attondod to, and oxooutoi at tho lowost possltlo romunuratlvo pricos. 7^ IL LEANING UNDKRTAKER, W X L L It 8 L ffi V - S T II IS X T. FUNRItALS PROMPTLY KXKCUTKD A'J 25 por cont. bolow tho usual charges in Auckland. Punctuality to all ordors, and tho Btriotes respcotability guaranteed. Noto tho Addross. HW A I T E • Manufacturing Tinbmitu, FORT-STREET, Wishes to Inform tho publio that ho is ho onl] ono in tho Province who dovotoa the whole o his timo to tho above business, and with hii faollltlos for working and modern appllanoei oanfldofy competition n. s __. i n n c k HUILDKI-. CARPENTER AND JOINKR VULOAW LO-TB. Evory DeaoripUon of Hulldtng Doaiflned an. Erootea. All Uruiohee ot the Building Trade oieontw: by Kxporlenood Workmou. Shop Froata OtUO jntth-gf. Sec, Sec "JYI R T. TRAFF OR U, BURGEON DENTIST. WAKSSFIKI-D-BTIIKKT, NEaR QUKEN STREET. Palnleea Extraetlon of ooth by the Oxide Nltrogon Gas. WH A N S O N, . CARPENTER AND JOINER, B E RE S F O It D- S T It E E T, Auckland, Oppoflito tho Congregational Church, All repairs promptly and economically executed, Eat mates given. Funorals furnished. .~| HEN ua.R S O 1., HOUSE, SHIP, SIGN, AND GENERAL DECORATIVE PAINTER,! NO. 8, WYND II AM-STREET. 1" W AY M O UT H, ' SHIP AND BOAT BUILBKR, Custom-uousk-strkkt, foot of HonsoN-i BTRRET. Bulldor of nil kinds of Yachts, Launches, Boats, &c. Vobsolh Docked and ltopairod. ship Joinery of ovory doacription promptly attondod to. CHARLES PALMER, DRAUGHTSMAN &0. Drawlngß, Maps and Plana compllod. Drawn to Scale om Rough Skotchoß or Traood. Addressee, &o Illuminated ir the Hlgboststyle of tho Art. Auotloneora' Show Plans and Lithographs. Schedules prepared for County and Highway Boards. OFFIOE-25, Quoon-atreot, ovor National In suronco Comnany's Office. GA. L A I 1) L A W, • Btorkkkkpkr, Confkotioner, Baker, &c„ ;&c, Bogs to inform tho Publio of To Awamutu and Waikato, that ho has LKASttI- Mr Duffus's Premises, And is carrying on business as abovo AND TRUBTB HV SELLING AT REASONABLE PRICES, To receive a share of PUBLIO PATRONAGE WILLIAM TENNANT, Pionerr Manufacturer of Umbrellas and Parasols, Upper Queen stroot. Wanted Known Tonnont's AI Umbrellas are the Best and Cheapest. Now summer stock at pricos!; o meot tho times. Becovering in the best stylo, with choice variety of material. Noto—l, Lennox's Buildings, Upper IQueen troot. Established 18GD. JAMES BUTCHER, CARTER, CO TRACTOB, &0 Goods Carted and Delivered from ship's side on Shortest Notice. Ballast Supplied. Newcastle and Bay or Islands Coal. Also, Firewood (cut and uncut) reasonable TJIDWARD BARTLEIT ARCHITECT, BTTOHBURra BUILDING QOBBN-STRBET. TTI MITCHELSON & CO., KAURI GUM AND GRAIN MERCHANTS, -HIPPING AND COMMISSION AGENTS, No. 19, Queen-street Wharf. T7l D W A R D C A H, TAILOR, ETC., WELLESLEY -STREET, Auckland. -T7.DEN TERRACE POST OFFICE. F. M. MORLEY, TEA DEALER AND FAMILY GROCE. Eden Terrace, Families waited upon for orders. Good delivered to any part of tho Town and Suburbs. TW- O T I C E. H P. Gibbons & Co. dollver for Cash, tha BEST FIREWOOD (Cut in Blooksll or 12s Per Ton. H. P. GIBBONS & CO., GROCERS AND PRODUCE MERCHANTS, Hobson-Btreet, Auckland. TTIOTOIiIA.-STREET WEST. j. ft dalton; FASHIONABLE TAILOR. Cutting-out on a Now American System, where by a Perfeot Fit is Guaranteed. Garments to Order in 10 hours' notice when required. A speedy trl solicited. A I T BROTHERS, MARBLE AND FREESTONE MASONS. Monuments, Head-stones, Tombs, and Iron Tomb Railings. INSCRIPTIONS EXKCUIED IN A SUPERIOR STYLE. Pricks and Designs FREE on Application. Address :— corner of Rutland and Lome Streets. Auckland [Near Junction of Queen and Wakefield streetsl. WA RNO C X BROTHERS, SOAP AND CANDLE MANUFACTURERS, COX'S CREEK, RICHMOND. OFFICE I DURHAM-STREET, AUCKLAND. Cash Purchasers of Tallow, Wool, Sheepskins, and Bones. GEE AND POTTER, COACH-BUILDERS, GREY-STREET, AUCKLAND. N.8.-Iron-bark Shafts, Spolfes, Felloes, Blue Gum and kinds of Hardwood, at Lowest Mar_e t Prlceß.



Business Notices. |T ~r\o STOREKEEPERS AND HUUHii l» J. HOLDERS. Those who once make purohasoa from the Extensive and Varied Stock of EARTHENWARE, CHINA, AND GLASS WARE, Kopt by the undersigned, will admit that Cus tom-house-street i 3 tho proper place to go to. [. EDWARD LEWIS. An Experienced Packor Engaged.! SATISFACTION FOR YOUR SHILLING IP YOU TRY A TIN OF WILSON'S EXCELSIOR BAKING POWDER, As Manufactured by F. Goodwin. d Toat it with any other at moro money, and in the f uturo you will buy Wilson's. It only needs to he known toe auro tho sale. It Is a first-class artiolo at a roaronable prico. Sold by most OrocorB; half-pound tinß, Is; larger tins, Is 3d. - Wholesale by V. Goodwin, near Soap-works, , Parnoll. A liberal profit to Grocors. "DURE BONEDUST JAMES SOPPET AND CO. ArosupplylnglFlne Bonodnstof tholr own manu' A facturo, guaranteed freo from any adulteration £$ 10s per ton, saoks or bags included, at the Mills, Frooman's Bay, or thoir Store, No. 8 Lowor Qnoen -street. ' Bones bought in any quantities. October 25, 1880 "PIURNITURE WAREHOUSE. r C. LTTTLK and C. MILLS having purohaaod tho Husinoßß lately carried on by J. J. Mills as Genoral Furnishing Warehouse, Victoria-street beg to inform tholr oustomers and the general public that in oonsoquenco of great itnprove t monts about to tako placo on tho promises, thoy havo Kcducod the . ricoß of tholr Varied Stock to oll'ect a. Speedy Clearauuo. L. Se M. wish, to call special attention to their Block of .Mat trasses and Palliasßos, both now and Bocond-hand, which aro the boßt and chcapoHt In town. Valu » atlons mado. Furnlturo nought. Sold, or Ex changed. L. & M„ in addition to tho abovo, are proparod te undertako tho Furnishing of f Funerals at tho cheapost rate.—Note tho address; j t 13, Victoria-street Wost. s ' ■ 9 A UCKLAND AGRICULTURAL - /A AND PASTORAL INDUSTRIAL EX- ; HIBITION. ! „ HIGnBST C-AS3 AWARD (MEDAL FOR , M-UUT) TO TnE AUOKLAND MHAT ' 1 I'RBSKRTINa COMPANY. . l G. HULME, 9 For •_celle_co In OAnwm Mbats, both far , quality, flavour, and workmanship, having rooontly made graat Improvements In Machinery ( and Appliances, whloh will enablo us to pro duoo a flrat-closß nrticlo at reasonable rates. Our pros chinory, when working full ' powor, will mako two tons per day. Tho quality will bo found oqual, if not suporlor, to the best cannod production- in tho Market at tho pre - sont timo. PRICE LIST : ' 41bs 2lba Roast and Boltod Boef .. .. Gd 7d Cornodßeof 0 7i Mincodßecf .. _ .. ..0 7 Mutton -6i 8i Minced Mutton 6 7 Corned Mutton 5} 63 PorkSausngo 7 8 BcofSausago 0 7 Brawn .. _ 6J 71 i Tripo 7 8 i ' Prico List on application. Terms and Dis count. AUCKLAND MEAT PRESERVING CO. l DUBLIC NOTICE. 1 In conacquonco of K. Carr's appointment as 1 Manager ol tho New Zealand Timbor Co. tho llrm of E. Carr and Son is this day dissolved, by mutual consent. All accounts owing by tho _ abovo firm will bo paid by Kilwin J. Carr, who t will also recolvo all monies duo to them, \ EDWIN CARR, 1 EDWIN J. CARR. Auokland, April 23,1881. WITH reference to the above, E. J. Carr respectfully informs his friends • nnd tho public that he will still contlnuo tho , Coal and Firewood Business, at tho Yard, \ corner of Nowton and Karangahapu Roada, mO TRAVELLERS, &C. Presents for Home.—Very Handsome Cur oslty Cabinets, Inlaid Tablo Tops, and Walking Sticks, made of rich and beautiful Now Zealand Woods; also, Polished Spocimons of Wooda in small box, and Brasß-bonnd Chests of Drawers _ in picked Mottled Kauri. All at vory reason able pricos, WILLIAM NORRIK. Worker of Nativo Woods.topofahortland-stroet, ri.O BUTCHERS, SETTLERS, X FARMERS, AND OTHERS, The undersigned aro Cash Purchasers of HIDES, SHEi-PSKINS, WOOL, TALLOW, BEESWAX. &c, &c, at Highest Markot Rates, in any quantity. Consignors diroot will havo prompt and im mediate cash remittances roturned at satisfac- \ tory rates. , IRELAND BROS., * Tanner amd Leather Manufacturers, v auckland. MR i. HOWE, 0 GREENGROCER. Begs to notify to his friends and the general public that he has tokon that shop lately in the i occupation of Mr J. Gardiner, next to Mr \ Philip, Baker, Karangahapo Rowo. Newton, * and by Btrict attention to business, and supplying * nothing but a good artiolo, hopes tc rocoivo a c fair patronage Orders promptly attended to, S GOODS DELIVERED " THE CHEAPEST HOUSE IN TOWN FOR CONFECTIONERY, C Junotlon at Groy-stroot and Quoon-fitrcot. THOMAS OilN. Evory description of Lollies on hand, _ C.ENOING! FENCING! FENCING! I can do al kinds of Fencing at lower prices than anybody. Hero's tho proof: Best Hobarton Palling Fence. 58s; Heart Kauri Posts and Railß, and Kauri Palings, _ss; Puriri Posts, and Hobarton Rallß, lis; do Kauri, 31s: Wire Fenco (5 wires, 30s; Top Rail, 25b ; Puriri Posts, Hobarton Top Rail and 5 wires. 335. Othor - kinas oqually cheap. Tho materials and work of tho best description. Largo stock of Posts , and Rails for Bale at low prices. Posts borod and morticed, and rails dressed on groundi SAM. WHITE, Fencer. Cuatom-houae-Btreet. YEW ZEALAND FERNS, j3i unmounted or mounted, In Sets of from 12 up to 120 Varieties. Also, in French Polished Mottled Kauri C Boxes, each containing either 25, 50, 75,100, or 125 Varieties. Tho 25 Varioty Boxes as abovo .. fil Tho 100 Varioty Boxes as above £3 1 ta. For Sale by- ERIC CRAIG, Princes-street. SANFORD'S FARM PRODUCE AND . FRUIT. Dairy Fed Pork Pies SUPERIOR POTTED HEAD, 8d per b, an excellent Breakfast Rolish. try my best Taranaki Butter, Takanaki Butter, is por lb. Best Hobart Town Potatoes, 201bs for Is, or Is per lOOiba; Bacon, Checso, Flour, Rioe, &o„ &o *J FRUIT.-Eating and Cooking Apples, 3d and id per ft, ISLAND From Gd. to Is ISLAND . ORANGES. per dozon. ORANGES. \ Victoria-street, oorner of Albert-street. M"~~ KS. HODSON* Dressmaker and Milliner, wißhes to inform tho public of Upper Queon- j street and Its environs that Hats, Feathers, and j Ribbons of all kinds aro cleaned on the pre mises at the shortest notice. Dressmaking done „ at very low prices, to compete with the times. ' Noto the address— f •UPPER QUEEN -STREE \ STEAM CABINET-MAKING WARE- ' HOUSE, HOBSON-STREET. JAMES REID & SONS' FURNITURE _ EMPORIUM. c Orders executed at the lowest possible pricos, ( and Estimates given for all kinds of Cabinet making. Tho Proprietors respectfully solicit a trial. RE LAN D BROTHERS, • WOOL MERCHANTS, ■ TANNERS AND LEATHER MANUFACTURERS, \ IMPORTERS OF Saddlers' and Bootmakers' Machinery, English and Foreign Leather, Saddlery, Saddlers' Ironmongery, Hoot Uppers, Grindery, ■ Mill Belting, Suotion and Delivery Hose, &o„ &o. Warehouses:—Vulcan Lane and Hig street. , Works:—Panmuro. Auckland ; Constituents' Orders Promptly and fully • J Executed, l



Business Notices. TO-IGHT SOIL CONTRAUx. All persons in the City or Suburbs requiring the services of tho prosont Contractor at the hkducbd rates should mako early application to G. WILSON, at his residence, Nelson-street, or under cover, addressed "G. Wilson, Night Soil Contractor, City Council Offices," MESSRS. GKAY AND EDWARDS wish to announce that they havo com menced business in Auckland as AGENTS for thO PURCHASE AND DISPOSAL OF NATIVE Lands. Having had large experience in native matters, they are able to give tho best assur aneos to their clients. The following Valuable Blocks, with secure titles, aro now open for disposal :— Several Blocks otLand situate in thoTauranga District, Bay of Plenty, containing in all about 25,000 aores. Title: Crown Grant, Offices: CANADA BUILDINGS, LOWER QUEEN-STREET, a ODD NEWS I GOOD NEWS 1 GOODNEWSIII Storekeepers, Shopkeepers, and the general public should now avail themselves of the opportunity of purchasing Pure Sweets, guaran teed to bo made from the best sugars. The largest and most varlod assortmoct in Boiled Goods ever ottered to tho publio of Auckland. An eorly Inspection invited. Trade supplied with Boiled 7DA-LB Goods. Sole manufacturer of Fronoh Creams. — James w. Marriott, Wholesale and Rotait Manufacturing Confec tioner, Grey-street. DROSS, . KAURI GUM MERCHANT And Commission Agent. D. Ross having leased Mr Reitl'B Now Store, Ooro-street (between Custom and Fort streots), has commoncod business as Kauri Gum Mer chant and Commission Agont. Highoßt price paid for Kauri Gum. Auckland, March 11, 1880. T^OTICU OF REMOVAL. CHEAP FURNISHING MART. QUEEN-ST., (Between tho Albert and Thistle Hotels.) D. OLPHERT, late of tho City Market, has removed to tho above spacious Promiaos, and is now soiling his varied and extensive Stock of Furniture, Boddlng. Hollowaro, Cutlery, China, Glass, Earthonwaro, &0., &c, at reduced prices, to mako room for now goods. Having a horso and spring cart, goods will bo oaref ally packed and promptly delivored Free of CiiAitnv. N.B.—Glassware, Earthonwaro, 4-o.,'ilent on biro at Moderate Charges. yOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION, CORNERjOV WbLLIWLEY AND ALBERT SRBETS LIBRARY AND READING-ROOM. TbeREADING-POOM Is comfortably furnished , and is eupliod with English, American and Co'.onial Papers; Napier, Now Ply mouth, Wellington, Christchurch, and Dupedin New-papers: " Homo News,' "Public Opinion," " Huropean Mail," " Weekly Times ;" Illustrated Journals, Including the " Graphic," " Illustrated London News," "Punch," &c., &c. MAGAZINJiS — Blackwood's, Harper's, MttcMillan's, "Eclectic," and •'Nineteenth Century," '•Cornhill," "All tho Year Round," "Argosy,' " Saturday," otc, etc. REVIEWS— The' "Quarterly," "Edin burgh," " Princeton," etc., etc.; " Sclentiflc American," "English Mechanic,"&c„ &c. Subsoription—_s6d per Quarter. rhe LIBRARY contains upwards of 2.500 vols., In tho various departments of Literature. New Works frequently added. Subscription-2s Cd por Quarter. BILES kept of all tho Leading Colonial and Local Nowepapors. DRAUGHTS, CHESS, &o„ Tea and Coffee Provided. 3oarding Houso Register, Employment Register YOU N G MEN iro Invited to avail themselves of tho advan ages offered by tho Association. STRANGERS tVELCOMED, and allowed free uso of the looms on application to the Genoral Secretary. 128" Information gladly given at the Rooms, Opon Daily from.B till 10 p.m. THOMAS BUDDLE, Hon. Secretary, pOALS 1 t .OALS 1 pOALS 1 F. A. TWINAME Bogs to stato that ho has .00 TONS CO-OPERATIVE COALS To arrive por' Cabarfeidh,' now on her way from Newcastle. ar Buyers from ship's side will meet with special advantages. Ho has taken Coal Yards In Fort-street, whero io will at all times bo fully supplied with the Best .oals of tho various kinds, and also Firewood, vhlch ho will dispose of at Lowest Market Rates. Ho will still continue to carry on the business if Kauri Gum Broker and Commission Agent. AUCKLAND AZURE BLUE ____. Tho Cheapest n one Market. 3 hallonges competition with ho boat imported, tis niadi of tho purest and best materials s asily and perfectly soluble ; produces a most trllliant colour: and will never eott'o in the ilothes. Solo Manufacturer: Jos. Burgess tussell-streot Great North Road O UL L BROTHERS HAVE NOW LANDING, 1,200 PACKAGES, Consisting JROCERIES AND OILMEN'S STORES, AND HAVE FOR SALE AMERICAN RANGES AND STORES BARBED STEEL FENCING WIRE DOUGLAS PUMPS, LAWN MOWERS OORNSACKS, GRINDSTONES, OIL STONES, &o„ &c„ &o» l«ents for J. Oral? & Son's Celebrated Sootoh Whiskey. HULL BROTHERS, Auctioneers, Wine and Spirit Merchants Quoen-stroet Kauri Gum Stores. Bre water Freo and Bonded Stores Albert-street. ■ MPORTA-NT PUBLIC NOTICE. OPENING OF THE CHEAP HARDWARE STORE, Wkllesley-stkeet West. JOHN FRITH 3egs to inform the Public of Auckland that he is now offering all kinds of ILASS, CHINA, EARTHENWARE, BRUSHES, and ALL KINDS OF GENERAL HARDWARE, \X Considerably Less than Queen-street Prices. A Call Invited to See for Yourselves. Note the Address CHE CHEAP HARDWARE STORE, Next to J. and G. Buchanan's Stono and Marble Works, Welle'blky-stiieet West. Hotels. WAR K-WO RTH HOTEL, MAHURANGI. G. F. SUCH, Proprietor. First-clasa accommodation for Travellers. Boats can be obtained on reasonable terms. Horses on hire. .he steamer from Aucklandl'arriveß and do parts twice a-weok. r\CCIDENTAL HOTEL. ALBEHT FISHER Formorly with Mr. John Coupland, Thames Hotel, and late of the Imperial and Prince of Wales Hotels, Wellington), -ega to inform tho Public, his Patrons, and rrlends that he has purchased tho far-famed OCCIDENTAL HOTEL. -hat additions and alterations, conducive to the ;reater comfort and convenience of the Public, lave been completed, and that every endeavour will be made, and no expense spared, to niain ,ain tho high reputation of th Houso. THE CAFE. This department, under the management of vi experienced chief, will be conducted on a icale worthy of the namo and famo of the Accidental Hotel. FC LA X X SKA FF, • formerly of the City Club (lately of tho _e-niinus Hotel, Hclonsville), having bought he Freehold of tho Whangarki Hotel from Mr Calller, begs to inform visitors that no effort will be spared to afford satisfaction. Horses and Pleasure Boats on Hire. TO.ERRY HOTEL, NORTHCOTE, JO LATE STOKKB' POINT, J, MAXWELL, Proprietor. Accommodation lor Travellers, Saddle Horses ou Hire.



uraperv jyflLLlNEßYl MILLINERY MRS. MACKRELL, fashionable dress and mantle-maker, KARANGAHAPE ROAD. kilting done by machine for the trade Next door to tho Post Office. YTT ANTED KNOWN MIS. DELANEY DRESS AND MANTLE MAKER (LATE FOREWOMAN OF MR. W. RATTRAY'S), Begs to intimate to her Friondß and Customere that Bho has commencod Business in the EW BUILDINGS, ALBERT-STREET, Next the Corner of Wycdham-street. Prompt attention -will bo given to all orders she may be entrusted with. ITy ELLESLEY HOUSE, AUTUMN AND WINTER, 1881. JUST OPENED. For the Present and Coming Season, a splendid assortment of LADIES' AND CHILDREN'S HATS, In Chip, Straw, Folt, Bcavor Seal, &c. NEW MILLINERY, . NEW FEATHERS, NEW FLOWERS, NEW DRESS^GOODS, &C. A. LOVE TT, DRAPER, ' Wellksley-street. ALCOLM MURCHIE, TAILOR, SIIQRTLAND-BTRBBT. _ OPENING, ex Oxford, GRAND IMPORTATION OF TWEEDS, COATINGS, &C. M. MURCHIE, Opposite Messrs. Clark and Sons, SHORTLAND-STREET. Wanted, a Message Boy. N HENDERSON, • DRAPER, HOSIER ANIJ HABERDASHER, 210, QUKEN STREET, Respectfully invites the Public to inspect his Stock o£ Millinery and Hats ot tno ne west Bhapes. Sealskins, from 7s Gd; Plush and Beaver, from Gs Gd; Straws, rom Gd upwards; also, Good Variety of Droas Materials from _d per yard j Ladles'and Children's Jackets and Ulsters of tho newest stylos, at lowest prices. Miss Sqera takes charge of the Dressmaking Department. Note the Address. LADIES are invited to inspect my Stock of Millinery bofore purchasing elsewhere. Ladieß'Tiimmcd Hats, from Gs Gd ; Children s ditto, from Is fld; Frillings, from 2d; Ribbons, Flowers, &o, at low prices; Children's Strong Lace Boots, 7 to 13, from Is 6d.—MRS White head, Milliner, Newton. ANEW ZEALAND WANT SUPPLIED. W. PETTY, Ladies' Mantle, Ulster, Jacket, Stayiand Corset Manufacturer, Upper Queen street, Auckland (two doors above Messrs Rush brook & Bridgman'B). W.P, begs to inform the Ladies of Auckland and the surrounding dis tricts that he has recently arrived from England, bringing with him materials and every requisite for carrying on the abovo business in all its branches, and hopes by supplying a good article at reasonable prices, and by strict atten Uon to business, to merit a share of their patronage. A trial is respectful solicited True Fit Guaranteed. -VTEW GOODS ! I NEW GOODS 1 1 J3| DUNNE, HALL & CO., Queen-street, opposite Thistle Hotol, beg to call attention to their large and well-assorted stock of Ulsters and Jackets from 10s. Particular attention _8 called te the perfect fit and style of our Ulsters and Jackets. Shetland Shawls in all shades, and prioes to suit the times. A large stock of Ladies', Gents', and Children's Hosiery in all the fashionable colours. Ladies' and Gentß' Under clothing. Our Millinery Department is replete with all the novelties.ot tho season, French and English, all of which will bo sold at the loweßt poasiblo prices. Note the address: 171, Queen street, opposite Thistle Hotel. TTkRAPERY SALE. GRE AT BARGAINS 1 In consequence of the recent fire in Queen-street, and the determination of the owner to erect New and Enlarged Premises DUNNE, HALL & CO. Are eompollod to clear off their Large, entirely kkw, and well-assorted stock, at a Great Sacrifice, during tho next T A TO or THRKE WEEKS, comprising mllumery, drfss goods in french and English Cashmeres, Lustres, Co burgs, Pomp adore, Silk Velvet and Print. Particular attention is called to a Magnificent Lot of AM X RIC A N ULSTERS and JACKETS of perfect cut and fit. Finest Cashmere Jerseys for Ladies' and Children, LACE CURTAINS, Also, a Large Stock ot SHETLAND S H AWLS, In the Newest and Handsomest Patterns, And General Hosiery. DUNNE, HALL & CO. beg to intimate that in announolng this sale they do so only on aooount of the oircumstances stated above. 174, QUEEN-STREET, Opposite Thistle Hotel. TVTOTICE TO THE PUBLIC. MUNRO & MILLIGAN Beg to announce that they have commenced Business as "TVRAPERS AND riLOTHIKRS ON THE Deferred Payment System, in the karangahape road (Opposito Newton Post Office), Where t have a WELL:ASSOHTED STOCK of the BEST CLASS GOODS, In the following Departments :— Dresses, Prints, » calicoes, longoloths, Sheetings, Linens, Flannels, Blankets, Rugs, Carpets Oxford Shirting, Counterpanes, Waterproof Cloaks, Mantles, French Mbrinoks, Shawls, Casiimeres, Silks, Shirts, Curtains, Umbrellas, Mantle Cloths, and Tweeds. GENTLEMEN'S CLOTHING Inal its Branches. The Deferred Payment System has been found to be a great boon, by enabling those with limited incomes to prooure necessaries in the easiest possible way. M. & M. having had considerablo London ex perience in this particular System of Business, and having their Goods direct from tho Best London and Glasgow Firms, are in a position to offer the BEST GOODS on the Most Advan tageous Terms. _3" Note the Address,— lyruNßO & jyriLLiGAN, KARANGAHAPE ROAD .ODDosite the Newton Post Office), T^TOTICE.—Great Surprise 1 The Ladies US all say that Williams's is the Cheapest House in Town for Fanoy Drapory and Small Goods, A splendid lot of Ladlos' Underclothing, Skirts, Lace, Tiea, 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 K'arringß. cheap. Ladies from tho country would do well to buy their good 3at Williams's, Cheapest Hou_e in 1 Town, foot of Grey-street, four doors from Market Entrance, Opposite Dampler's. Open lU9p.m A SINGLE CALL AT A. O. STEPHEN SON'S NEWTON HOUSE, Karangahape Road, iB all that is needed to prove that Pur chasers of Drapery can obtain Goods of equal value, and vory much lower prices, than at town. A.O.S. calls special attention to his Complete Stock of Flannels, Calicoes, Blankets, Plaids, Serges, Ich Beiges, Satin Cloths, Cashmeres, Tweeds, Ulsters, Jackets; also, to his Varied Stock of Hosiery, Glovrs, and Straw Goodu. 1 case Corsets just arrivod. A. O. STEPHENSON, I Newton (uear Poet Ofllco).



Biciucaiiionai __ ORGAN, PIANOFORTE AND HARMONY. * MR. JOHN HARTWELL has arrived fram London. . > For Lessons, &c., apply to Messrs Hoffman & sons, Queen-street, • where Copies of his Compositions may be had. PIANOFORTE, ORGAN, AND HARMONY. MR. ANGEL O FORREST (POPIL OF CHARLES HALLE). For terms and other particulars apply to J. J. Milner & Co., Auckland Music Warehouse, Queen-street. . J rTIHE A JST OF QINGING. MR 11. GORDON GOOCH, Associate of the Royal Academy of Music, London, and Bronze and Silver Medallist of that Institu. , tion, receives Pupils for SINGING and VOICE PRODUCTION at his private ■ residence in Wakefield-street. ' Public and Private Banquets supplied with Vocal and Instrumental Music, upon reason able terms. Mr Gooch having had the direction ot music at some of the Banquets in London, any gentlemen entrusting hira with tho same in Auckland may depend upon a flrft-class programme of Muaie being arranged,—thereby relieving themselves from all preliminary and , tedious details. _ __ MR, S.. A L L A N W E S X TEACHER OF Vocal and Instrumental Music. Present Address— Devonshire House, Hobson-street. iii b J.. U. WOOD HA M, Teacher of the Pianoforte and Harmonium. Address—Care of Auokland Muslo Ware: house. On Saie. XU S T ARRIVED, Per Brfgantine 'Helena,' from Oamaru, AND FOR SALE, By the Subscriber, &00 bass Best SHORT OATS 200 ~ TARTARIAN OATS 800 „ DANISH OATS 100 „ ERAN , 100 „ FOWL WHEAT 10 tons OATMEAL. L. W. EATON, p H E A P TIMBER. THE UNION SASH AND DOOR CO. ARE NOW PREPARED TO SUPPLY ALL KINDS OF BUILDING MATERIALS, includino SAshes, Doors, Mouldings, Turnery, carving, and fretwork, AT THE Very Lowest rates. Union Sash and Door Company. Branch Office : custom-house-street, auckland. "D TONKS « CO, Agents for Sydney Paper Mills, Have always in stock a Large Supply of PAPER, comprising Whlte-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 he superior to most im ported. Cavalier Frtas'a Genuine French Brandies American Carriages American Harness. „ To Arrive Farm and Express Wagons American Fireproof Safes, &C„ SCO, B. TONES & CO. r\ N SALE, Per 'Oxford,' : AND TO ARRIVE, i Per 'Peru' and 'Coronilla," 31 cases MUSTARD and BLUE 50 „ STARCH 60 „ GLUCOSE 61 • „ COCOA 100 „ LIMEJUICE CORDIAL SO „ RASPBERRY BALM 2. „ CORNFLOUR 84 „ PROVISIONS 8 „ PRESERVED FISH 25 „ LING 15 „ VESTAS GO Dales PAPER BAGS H> J-hhde, VINEGAR. T. -EL H ALI 4 C° LOWE QUEEN STREET. Tfl O R SALE, CHOICE BUILDING ALLOTMENTS Bklgrove Estate, Situated In EDEN TERRACE, SUBURB 3OF AUCKLAND, Plan at'Morley & White's. Fortpartioulars apply to CHRISTOPHER BAILEY, Mount Eden Road. pOALI COAL! COALII WHAU WHAU COAL MINES, WHANGAREI. OEFICE : NO. 8, LOWER QUEEN-STREET. W. SLOA NE, AGENT. qALMON! SALMON! SALMON I 200 CASES lib. TINS AMERICAN SALMON (best Brands). KUMMER & CO., FORT-STREET. GR HUD ES, BUILDER, • Has For Sale, 100 CASKS BEST CEMENT, Just Landed. _3T Yard No. 1, Pitt-street. "Si IRON TANKS! IRON TANKS! IRON TANKS! S. PARKER HAS FOR SALE (CHEAP) ABOUT FIFTY FIVE OF THE ABOVE. Also, Superior Corrugated Iron Tanks, From £2 and upwards, complete with Tap ready for use- I Also, a Large Stock of Spouting. Ridging, ; Down-pipe, &c„ &c, Sec, , always on hand , AT HIS ; GALVANISED IRON & LEAD-P_PE STEAM WORKS, VICTORIA - STREET EAST, AUCKLAND, "-"■^••iiriirwm'0 ■' '■"■"■-« i .'i. .-M-nr"



,JmHE AT R E ROYAL. ' ' TUESDAY, May 10, 1881. 1 Farewell Complimentary Benefit tendered to MRS R. GLOVER (Miss Jessie Raymond), By the principal Musical and Dramatic Talent of Auckland. Under tho Patronage of His Worahip the-^yor, I the Lady Mayoress, and tho LaOiea oi Auckland. SELECT PROGRAMME. Tickets. Is, 2s 6_," is, to bo had at Milnet'a Auckland Music Warehouse. pRAND SACRED CONCERT. ANNIVERSARY OF ST. LUKE'S PRESBY TERIAN CHURCH, REMUERA. MAY 13, 1881. Mr. Gordon Gooch, Mr. Rhodes, and Meßdames Stanior and Stevens will take part, together with an efficient choir. ckete, 2s ; to be had ot Members Of Committee. LAWN TENNIS! TOBACCO LAWN TENNIBI CIGARETTES 1 W. W. ROBINSON Has Just Opened a Choice Assortment: of American Tobaccos, chosen by himself whllo in America, suitable for this market. Moro Novelties to arrive. ta. Call at 98. QUBKN-STREBT 1 SDortmpf. JL. FLEMING'S NOVELTY • CONSULTATION No. 2, ON THE NEW ZEALAND GRAND NATIONAL STEEPLECHASES, To be held at Timaru, on TUESDAY, May 21th, 1881, including The New Zealand Grand National Handicap, Hunt Club Cup, and Maiden Plate. 3030 SUBCRIBERS AT 10S..EACH. Each Ticket has a ohanco of winning 3 Prizes. N.Z.G.N.H. First Horse - -&&i Second Horse .. - '.. - l?a Third Horse .. - .... SO Starters and Non-starters _. .. I*s £070 HUNT CLUB OUP. •;.„ • •' FlrstHorso.. „ fil7s Second Horse fa Third Horse SO Starters and Non-starters .. ..Ha Ms MAIDEN PLATE. First Horse £175 Second Horse .. ..• .. -• 7a Third Horse SO Starters and Non-Starters .. ..115 . iiSi As each Race will be drawn separately, every Subscriber will have a chance of winning Thrco Prizes for each Ticket. The Drawing wlu ba held under tho supervision of a Committee of Subscribers, and Results advertised In daily papers. Intending Subscribers are requested to make early application. If Cheques are ..sent exchange must be added, and stamps enclosed for reply and result. J. L. FLEMING, Auctioneer, &c„ High-street, Triangle- Ohristohuroh. Insurances. FIRE INSURANCE AT MODERATE RATES. THE NORWICH UNION FIRE INSURANCE SOCIETY (Established 1797) Is prepared to accept Risks on every description of Property at MODERATE RATES Of Premium, such Rates to be ascertained only at their Office. Having the reputation for LIBERALITY AND PROMPTITUDE In the Settlement of Claims, and the whole Of the Premiuma received in New Zealand bein,? INVESTED IN THE COLONY, The Institution must command the support of the insuring Publio. WILLIAM T. J. BELL, Principal Agent for tho Provincial Districts of Auokland and Taranakl, NOTE.-Removed to New Offices, 81, Queen street (nearly opposite Fort-street). TVTEW ZEALAND INSURAfIUiS J3l COMPANY. Capital.. m ~ - - - -31,000,000 Reinsurance and Re.er vo Funds _ £150,000 LIBERAL CONDITIONS. MODERATE RATES. PROMPT SETTLEMENTS. UNDOUBTED SECURITY. N.Z, INSURANCE BUILDINGS.. . . GEORGE P. PIERCE Manager. TTNION INSURANCE COMPANY NEW ZEALAND. Capital.. ................ -i...«. --£2,000,000 AUCKLAND BRANCH, QUEEN-STREET, xt to the Colonial Bank FIRE DEPARTMENT. Insurances granted on D welllng-housos, Stores, Shops, Buildings in which trade is carried on, Merchandise, and Goods of every description. MARINE DEPARTMENT. . ,',...' * Hulls of Ships or Steamers, Merchandise of all kinds, Specie and Wool to United Kingdom, at Lowest Cubrent Bates. ■ ______„_,„__ R, H. STEVENSON, Manager. Watcnma-cers ana Jewellera. p»HRISTMAS TTOLIDAJ-B, VISITORS in Auckland would do well TO CALL ON J __ OWD E N And INSPECT his Stock of GOLD FIANOB. and ORGANS, SILVER JEWELLER*' WATCHES. Kio. at Which they will find upon average to ba TWENTY PER CENT. CHEAPER than any Other House, '~ SHORTLAND.STREEJT Adjoining General Post Office. , . ■ —= . i , ■=_ Medical. IMPORTANT TO FARMERS, LIVERY AND BAIT STABLE-KEEPERS CARTERS, AND OTHERS. 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