The Auckland Evening Star.

Vol. XII— No. 3,338

AUCKLAND, N.Z.. SATURDAY. MARCH 26, 1881

/■Published Daily.)

PRICE: ONE PEfftf*



Shipping. L rKJL (JTEAM TO LOJNUun, '^^M^^>. ORI]CNT~LINIC. r *v** -TST- Tho ioliowinij steamships bo longing to tho Orloi.t PCeam Navigation Com pany(liiii\ited).andthol:acinoStonmNavigntlot (Joinpany will lenvo SfliNliY at tho undor moutlonud dutoc (or An' L JUUIINK. AIJE. LA.IDIC ujn^rt l-ONllOM.yia Suez Canal:— Stonmor^ I : eg. Ton go I Date OKIKNT 7i,:iS« April'li LUaMANIA BBSB April 22 I,IOUR A l,Ufifi JlayG FuTOSI i..1!l MiiyM OARONXK 3,-7 li June:! nitIMBORAZO.... S.SI7 Juno 17 And tho Service will lm maintalnea ny sac ooo.li.ig stoamorg at Inturvals of a Fortnight, Fare to London, 1") to 70 guineas. Suiv, Canal Dura, ss in addition. Parcels booked through to London. Vaawngora en hook from Auckland at n through ra o to covor Intercolonial faro and Can'\l dues, nnd so secure special advantages. Paasag'^s from London can bo granted in Auckland. For plum .in-1 ,1 vnrtlcularo, apply, In London, to X, Gr.'f r & Co., and Anderson, Anderi-O'i & <'0., Joint Miuiegjra Ct the Line ; Or to Iho Agents in Auckland, UNION STEAMSHIP OO.OFN.Z. IjIMITKD Queoc-Plroet. w 1 I NION oTKAMHtIII' 'fy^VJ*"*^ \J COMPANY OF1 NKW , it SiJ^'' A ZWAIAND (LIMITK J). ■\"~- -^A TI M X TAUt i|! MAHCII,IB3I, FOR GISRORNK N'A'MKK, WrtLI.TMGTON, LYTTKIjTON, PORT UHALMKRS, a-:o BLUFF IFROM OtIKKN-STI-KKT WIUKF) Btoamshlp. Dtteof Balliny, Latest Train. Rotorua Thursday, 31,10 a.m. — For takanah.l. nklso> "Piuton. wsl lington. lyttkltos and wrßt Coast Pours iph'M Manukav) IlAwm Wednesday, 30,8 a.m. 7 a.m. Wanaka Monday.Ap. 1,11 a.m. U 10 a.m. FOR BYDNBY. via KUHSELTj. Tararua Tuesday, Ap. 5, 1 D.m — FOR MKLBOURNK. Via SOUTH. R'otorua Thursday, 31,10 a.m. — FOR RUSSKLL ANU KAWAKAWA. WlttJ IN'OTO.V Every Wednesday, sp.m — Rotorca Tuesday, 29, \ p.m. — FOR TAURANGA. Wkij-inqton Every Mondori r.m. — FOR WHANUARKI, MANQAPAI, WAIPU, and MANGA WAI. Wrlmnoton Kvery Wcdnes., 5 p.m. — Every Frioity, 8 p.m. — V Cargo must bo alonußide one hour beforo time of depnrture. Passage Tickets must bo taken at the ofiloe before embarking. Au< klpjd Branch I 53, Qneen-Btraot. V^^ VY RANGA & RUSSELL. <y^^^^^. WEEKLY SERVICE TO EACH Tho Union Steamship Co.'s s.b. ' WELLINGTON' loave for— TAURANGA— Mondays, at 5 p.m. UUSSKLL-Wednesdays, at 5 p.m. WHANGARKI, MANGAPAI WAIPU, and MANGAWAI— Wednesdays, at 5 p.m.. and Krldajs, at 8 p.m. ONION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF N.Z., Agßntß. "^S^ QTKAM TU HOT SPRINGS, 3^^>l 1 MAHURAN9I, MATAKJLNA, * :jTari*yKAWAC, and Omaha. The s.F. P.OSK CASKY, Al at Lioydß. J. Ca'ky, Master. For Hot Springs and Matakana-Evcry Tno3 day, at 11 o'clock For Springs and Jlahurangi— Thursday, March 31, at 11 o'clock Saturday, April 2, at II o'clock Tuesday, April 5. at 11 o clock Saturday, April 9. at 10 o'clock Tuesday, April 12. at 11 o'clock ■I hureday, April 11, at 11 (.'clock Saturday, April 16, at 11 oc'ock •JVwday. April 19. at 11 oc'ook Thursday, April 21, at 9 o clock Saturday, April 23, at 10 o'clock Tuesday, April 26. at 11 o'clock Thursday, April 28, at 11 o clock Saturday, April 30, at 11 o dock All oarao mußt bfl down half-an-honr before taverffi time of leaving, or it wiU not be "rJcrParoelfl or GooJs taken without a shipping n For freight or passatre apply to CABKT , June 12,1879 Wb V'V HUNGA BTK4M NAVl ■■iiiw» GATION CO. (Limitbii). TIME-T ABLE-MARCH, 881. S" B' 'MANUKAU.' LeaveO_nehun K a: W^sday^am K^S.Sa^m ManXu Heads-Every Thursday, 8 a m. Apply to CUNNINGHAM. Agent. — . . UCKLANI) AND ■J^>3V J\. NORTH SHORE FERRY V (LIMITED). STEAM TO THE THAMES AND TE AROHA GOLDTIELDS, CONNECTING WITH OHINKMURI,OMAHU. WAITOV PLAINS, AND JiORRINS VILLE, Piako District. ' ENTERPRISE No. 21 & 'TE AROHA. 1 KromAuckland, Monday, 9 p.m. Tuesday The aoove steamers connect at Junction oi thp Waihou with the steam launches 'Riro Riro' and. ' Momsahib.' To Thames .. Saloon, 7s 6d; Steerage, 5s Throngl- to To Aroha «» Return to To Aroha .. .. y^nprton Freight to Te Aroha .. •• 2asperton ArranKemantß have been made with the To Aroha. Fares, ss. Not responsible for snipping, carrying, or Jis charglnKUve stock. FERRY oa> Agent?. ~v - d TEAM TO THAMES, CAR fea^ O RYING PASSENGERS AND *3ft«iSS» CARGO, OONNKCTINO WITH OHINK MURI OMAUU, WAITOA PLAINS, AND MORRINS VILLK (Piako District), Time Table. S.S, 'ROTOMAHANA.' From Auckland: Monday, 11 morning Tuesday, 12 noon Wednesday, o afternoon Thursday, 3.30 afternoon Friday, 4 afternoon Saturday, i afternoon From Thamos: Saturday, i afternoon Monday, 5 afternoon '! uesday, 6 afternoon Thursday. 8 morning Friday. 8.30 morning Saturday, 9 morning Faros to Thame3 rSaloon, 7b 6d : Steerage, 58, Through to Te Aroha, 153. Freight through Vo C£°g ho aSd within half-an-honr ot ad vertlsedtimeof IaER & TINNB , Agents. SStff- HiiOK RUSSELL, WANGA- :> JC RCA, and MANGONUL Tha ba. lON Aw leave every Monday, at B p.m. twoatnor pormlttins?). PasßonßeTß booked snd oraaU parcels prepaid at the Office on the Vi'harf No cargo rooolved after 4 p.m. FOR WHANGAREI AND MANGAPAI. Th« n « ARGYLK will leave for tke abOTB ,I^b IVw TueSda/_andFrlday, at 6p.m. FOR IAUBANGA, SS. 'GLENELG' W Ul leave Queen-street Wharf at 5 p.m. Monday, 23th Friday, Ist April O^eath ker la^oScircuni ßt ance a permitting. Nolcargo received after QRK^OB> Manager.



Shipping. rft^ak W OR HOKIANGA ' Tll° schoonor Hllil'llnMi FANNY THORNTON • Will pail Tor tho abovo port on TUKSDAI - noxt, 2!ltli in-tnnt. i Apply to ffi. B. CARDNO, Koi'l-strcet. ■ jfAt.N. XnOR NORFOLK LSLANI - iPr^VrViN -E ANDNKWCAIJCDONIA. i"v^uJL^ With [mmodiato Dcflputcli. ■•f"l"t*1"lii Lii jj|Q schoonur JULIA PRICE. For pus-ago only apply to STONE BHO3. •Wlteb^ TAIRKCT STEAM COMMU- U N(CATION WITH OMAIIIJ c<sff AMI) TIC AROHA OOLDFIKL1)!?. N 0 T I 0 K. Pa°songora leaving Auckland at niaht time per ' KntcrpriKO No. 2' aro met at (Iriihainß town bythop.s. "ToArolm," and forwarded at onno to tlioir destination. Karor), \m. Gootis forwaniort through from Auckland Whurf to Goldlield landing. A.N.S. FERRY CO., Akonta. jStaSN^ B-> X N IJN S U LA X ANU iSSH^- 1. ORIBNTAIi STICAM NAVl i3>i■■■■■' GATION COMPANY. Tho fl.s. 'CATHAY' leaves Molhourno on April Ilth. Steamors follow on oaoh altornato Wodnnaday, Passengora bookod through fiom Auokland a CKUIOKSHANK & CO.. Agents P. and 0. Co. January 7th, ISSI. 10. Qiieon-Btreet, Auckland. £k£>k. (IHARLES OAILIII, M|f||3^ AUCKIxAND AND NORTH ™'™H™'- SHORN, SHIP, YACHT, AND BOAT-15UILDER, Foot of Albort-street, near tho Dock. Buildor of evory description of Ships' Boats, Launches, Yachts, &c, to any aizo or design. Vessels Docked and Repaired. Spin's niado, &c, and all sorts of Ship Joinory done at tho shortest notice. 1 stimatos and Deoigns furnlßhod. Now and Second-hand Boats always? on hand, and for Salo Cheap. C.n., In retu'nlng thanks for psst favours, bcfri to inform his numerous frionris and custo mers that ho has secured Business Premises in Auoliland as above, whero ho will bo glad to recolvo any orders, and will endeavour to glvo tho Bamo satisfaction as cotoforo Medical pOTANIC MEDIGIN ES. Tho Herbs recommended in Coflln's " Guide to Health" aro kept In stock by HUDSON (late Hill and Hudson) CHKMIST AND DRUGGIST, Victoria-street, Auckland. rx ITU HENS CKLEBHATKD "HLOOD TRESTOEER. Tho Projiriotor of tho above has lfitoly reoolved camplainls that intmding purchasers of his Medicine have had forced upon them in return for thoir manoy bottles labelled as if in imita tion of his renowned mcdlcino, hut found on onenlng to contain sonio oompound totally difleront, and of no merit whatever. Poorpeoplo who hava paid their money away expecting to havo given to them what they nsiioii for and reoded, lia\ro bcon distressed to lind theniselres h«artleesly victimised In tHo nbovo manner, and have told their troubles to Mr Hltchons, who hereby cautioni illofitimato diaponsers of medicine, and warns them to ucuko trom tho error of thoir ways, as ho will not pubm'.t to such unfair and unjust practises, but will in future prosecute with the utmost rigour of the law any person found guilty of infringing his lights, and who is nullty of so Berions a c-irre against sull'erinpf humanity as to sell a worthless mixture to sick peoplo under tho pretence of its being a medicino of high roputo. PUBLIC NOTICIC Notice is lmreby triven that Mr Sharland (of tho firm of J. C. Sharland and Co.) has no longer any authority to soil " Kitchen's Cele brated Blood Restorer." NOTICE TO THE SIDK AND DIS RESSED N.B.—Any Bick persons who hare spent thoir all in tho vain hope of obtaining bonelU from any worthless compound Bold in imitation of tho above colebrated Blood Restorer aro hereby informed that Mr Hltchons will undertake their euro even now, and will do bo on tho express understanding of "No Cube, no Pay." CAUTION TO BUYERS. When buying, bo sure you ask for Hitchenb Blood Restorer. Waikato Advertisements. TOE A j-£OTEI, KIHIKini, WAIKATO. L. n A LLI N, Proprietor. Visitors and .Travellor3 will meet with Com fortabie Accommodation. Loose Bozos. Good BtabiinK. -pvUKE OF (JAMURIDGK HOTEL ROBERT~KI R X W 0 0 D (Formerly of National Hotel), Having purchased tho Duke of Cambridge, will be Rlad to see hia old friends and the R. K. Intends Bhortly to make Important alterations to this Hotel, and will do hia best t give natlaf action XT A X 1 O JS A ib HOTEL, Jj( CAMBRIDGE Numerous Improvements and additions having been oompletcd, this Hotel now affords tho best accommodation to Visitors and Tourists. Spacious" Sample Rooms have been provided for Commercial Travellers. First-class Billiard Table under the Snperir tondenco of a careful Markor. p HIDES FOR TOURISTS, Arrangements have been made ao that Guides for Visitors to the Hot Lakes are avail able upon short notico, JlDstruation by post or telegraph promptly attended to, AUDUS" RAYNES, Proprietor AMES S T U A X T, STATIONER, BOOKSELLER, TOBACCONIST, MUSIC SELLER, AND FANCY DEFOT, DUKE-STREET, Camdridge. AGENT FOR PUBLIO HALL. SERVANTS' REGISTRY. Plenty of Vacancies. rnAurißicoAL mining company X (LIMITED). The Company aro now SUPPLYING COAL at their Mine, Huntly Railway Station, at the follow inp; prices :— Household (lumpy) 12g per ton Steam (screened) ..10s ■. Slaok iB « In Truck-loads of 5 tons, in bulk. Orders for Auckland, Newmarket, and One hunga, wiU bo received at the Company's Office, Fort-street. Orders for other Stations, addresses to tho Mine Mana-rer, Taupiri Coal Mines, Huntly and accompanied by remittanoo, will bo promptly attended to. Franz gcHKRFF> mELEGRAFH LINK ViT COACHES. W. K. Carter's COACHES will run to the following time-table, carrying H.M.s mail :- Leaves Cambridge for Hamilton daily, at Leaves "Hamilton for Cambria-go da"?- °n L.SltiSStf'A™ at 10 a.m. Monday, Wednesday, and Friday Leaves Hamilton for To Aroha at 8 a.m. Tuesday, Thursday, and fcaturday. Booking Offlca: Gwynno's Hotel, Hamilton. W. K. CARTER, Coach Proprietor. Livery and Bait Stable?, Cambridge, sth March, 1881.



Business Cards. • LJKWSUN AND MELVIJUJj*,, SHIP, YACHT AND BOAT BUILDKRS, SPAR MAKKRS, Kxc. ■ WynY ar d Pike, Auckland, Vcßsolb Booked ami Ropairod on tho Shortest Notice. ) Now and Second-hard Boats for flalo or to lot at tho Lowest Curront Prioo. C 1 HAK LX 8 VALM XR, j draughtsman &o. Drawings, Mups and Plans compiled, Drawn to Sculo din Rough Skotehou or Traood. . Addroßiiou, &o Illuminated lr tho nighout Style of tlio Art. ' Anctlonocrs' Show l'laim and Lithographs. ■ Schoduloß prepared for County and Highway Boards, OFKICIC—2S, Quoon-Htxoot, Ovor National In surance Company's Olllco. : H J. A U ST 1 N & C U., t.9 c Whommalk [ ROOT AND SHOW MANUFACTURERS. A I ai'uo Stock of Picfidicn, lliVKTTicn and Skwn Uuuus of aL Horta and Bizet! to iii'lc.ct from. i All Orderfl liavo Quick Despatch. COLONIAL iuMTx FACTOfiY, 14, Wyndham-stkkkt, Auckland. I H E N D E It b O N, HOUSE, SHIP, SIGN, AND OKNERAL DKCORATIVE PAINTBR,! IN O. S, WYND II A 111 -STII KB T. OIGN-W X I T E R. J. JWuKINLAY, SION AND TiCKKT WIIITKH. Kfltimates Riven. Writing dono for tho trade— Klliott-slrcet, two doors abovo Mosars C'oualne and Atkin'u Couch Fuclorv. XV7" U. SKIN NX X, BUILDKR, CARPENTER ANU JOINKB, VULOAN LANK, EVERY DESCRIPTION OF BUILDING DESIGNED AND ERECTED, OR SUPERINTENDED ONLY, IV PREFERRED, AU Branchoa of tho Building Trade orcontod by Kxporionood Workmen. Shop Fronts Ofllco KittlllKH. &C, &0. riIAKANAKI DYKING AND CLEAN. ING ESTABLISHMENT, FOOT OF WAICKFIKLD-STRICET. J. \V. THOMPSON I'nopniETon, Qontlomon'B Clothefl Clonnjl or Honowod and WuU-prosscd. ladles' Droßßoa Cloancd or Dyod and Woll hod. Kid Glovks Cmcankd TPI J. M O S S & C 0., *LAND AND K3TATK AGKNT&, SIIOHTI.ANDSTKEICT. Properties entrusted to us liavo tho additional artvantngo of being placed on Moaa, Kalno and Co.'» Central Registry in Wellington. We make no clmrgo unless Raloa aro oll'ectcd, Koo {also our advertisement on fourth page. T W A V M O U ,T H, SHIP AND BOAT BUILBKR, COBTOM'IIOCBE-ETHEIT, KOOT OF HOUSON BTRKKT, Builder of all kinds of Yachts, Launches, lloau, &c. Vosseli Donki'd and Kepairod. Miip Joinory o£ every tloscripllon promptly attended to, TJ 1!. COT TU N & C 0., LAND AGENTS, auctionkkk3 and accountants, gknkbal commission agknts, Cambridge (Waiicato), Auckland. Commodious Auction Mart and Storo Room. r«i() BUTCHERS, SETTLERS, X FARMERS, AND OTHERS. Tho undersigned aro Cash Purchasers Of HIDES, BHKitP*B.INa, WOOL, TALLOW, HKItaWAX. to., Sco., at Highest Alarket Rates, In any quantity. , , Consignors diroot will liavo prompt and Im fiodiiito cash remittances returned at satisfao toryratoß- irelaUd-bkos., Tanner and Leather Manufacturers, auckland. B. K. BAUER.] |M, RAWtINOS. TDABEK & RAW LINGS [SUCCESSORS TO TnE LATE ROBERT LUBK], GENERAL COMMISSION MERCHANTS AND IMPORTERS, FOIIT-STKEET, AUCKLAND, JOHN SOPP XX, HOUSK, LAND, AND GKNKBAL COMMISSION AGENT, Opposite H.M.s Cußtom-houao, F0 E T -STKEKT, AUCK LA N I), Has Always for Salk Large Blocks of LAND FARMS, both Improved and otherwise Also, HOUSES, COTTAGES, &c. On Most Reasonable Terms. AIT BROTHERS, MARBLE AND FREESTONE MASONS. Monumonts, Hoad-stones, Tombs, and Iron Tomb Railings. INSCRIPTIONS EXKCUIKD IN A SUPEBIOH STYLE. Phioks and Designs FREE on Application. Address :— Corner of Rutland and Lome Streets auckland [Near Junction of Quoon and Wakefleld strcetsl. ADDINGHAM ANU LAING, TINSMITHS, LINCENSKD PLUMBERS, & GASFITTERS, Opposito Lambourne's, Ironmonger, Kauangahape Road. All orders punctually attended to, and oxecutod at the lowest possible remunerative prices. GEORGE COOK, ELECTRO-PLATER, GILDER, And Natural Fkrn Bnoocn, Bihd, and Leaf Ornament Maker, Respectfully boga a ronewal of tho patronage of his old customers and tho public gonerally. Jewellery carefully repaired, und gilt or plated in a substantial manner.-GEORGE COOK, Lciahton's Buildings, UpporQucen-strcot, oppo nitft the Young Women's Institute. Electro plater and GUucr to Sir Gnnr-o Prey, 1801. T. V O U N G, . FANCY PAPKR-CUTTER, AND ORNAMENT MAKKK, Wishes to mako known that bo has Opened Business in GRKY-STItHiH/f, opposite Cook street, and solicits n Bharo of public patronage. Fire ohnamemw. Stvh Decor itions. Goncral Trimminp! in Artificial Work of. tho Moat Klestant Description. t& Note the Address. mHAMES UAKKJAGK AJNi) DKAY J. FACTORY. JAMES MACK lE, Proprietor, victoria street kast, auckland. Repairs of Every Description in Wood and Iron neatly executed on the Shortest Notice. SPRINGS MADE AND REPAIRED, fr N.8.-Conntry Orderspnnotnally attended to. ' , m TRK L AN D BROTHERS, JL WOOL MERCHANTS, TANNERS AND LEATHER MANUFACTURERS, IMPORTERS OF Saddlers1 and Bootmakers' Machinery, English and Foreign Leather, Saddlery, . Saddlers' Ironmongery, Hoot Uppers, Grindery, Mill Belting, Suction and Delivery Hose, &0., &c. Waiehou3es -.-Vulcan Lane and High-street. Works:—Panmure. Auckland. Conßtituonts' Orders Promptly and Carefully Executed. . WILLIAM THOMAS, Corner of Lome and Victoria-streets, Auokland Kast MONUMENTAL, MARBLE, AND GENEBAL STONEMASON, AECHITECTUEAL SCULPTOK AND CABVBB. Inscriptions accurate and beautiful. . prices for town and country.



Business Oards iILABKB 15 li OTIIE RS, 1 \J ARTIiT PHOTO9RAPHKR3 (OPPOSITE UNION HANK), Q VEEN-ST It EX T, AUCKLAND, Photography in tho Latest and Most Fashionable Stylos, Kxooutod in t n. mannor Unsurpassed In tho Colonies. i IiAUGE COLLECTION HEW ZEALAND VIUVS Always on Hand. W A KNOCK BROTH BUS, SOAP AN 1) G AND L X MANUFACTURERS, 1 COX'S CKEEK, RICHMOND. i omcic: DURHAM-STREET, AUCKLAND. Cash Purchasers of TaUow, Wool, Shoopsklm, and Pones. n L E.A N I N G, V3T« UNDItRTAICKIt, W li L I. I 3 F. IC V -B T It X X T, FUNhUAI.S PROMPTLY KXKOOTBD AT 25 per cont. bolovv tlio Übiial charges In Auckland. Punctuality to ull oniora, and llio BtrlctCßt rosuoolabilUy Rtinrantooi). Nolo tlio Atldross. Tji V". V U C X X y. NATIVK LAND PUUCmA.SK AGENT AND LIOKNSKI) INTKIU'RKTKH. 12, N.'/i. Insuranco Huildlnga, Auokland. JAMKS 11. li UCII A.NA N, MONUMENTAL MASON, MAHBLK ANIJ HTONIi, MERCHANT AND UKNKUAL BUILDER. {X H T A II I, IH II 1£ !» 18 8 3.1 VICTOHIA-STIUCttT KAST, innio Bldo ai tho Uieyhound Hotel. N.n.—Pohluiis of nil kinds of abovo work for warded to Town or Country on application. DROSS, . ICAUItI GUM MKItCHANT And Commission Aqknt, 1). Ross having leaned Jlr Rold'a Now Store, Goro-stroofc (botwoun Ciislom and Fort strcota), hag cummoncod business as Kauri Gum Mor chiuit ami Commission Agent. Holiest pric paid for Knurl Hum. Auckland, March 11,1880. TJIRENCU AND ENGLISH HOUSE, JJ WKLLKSLNYr-STItKHST. VICTOR LuNCUIiT, LADIES' & GICNTLKMKN'S lIAIUDUK33RK A Largo Variety of Human Hnlr and Wigs on hand, h>OOK-l!INI)lNU & I'AI'KK-HULINCi y Kxeciitcd in ail Its llrnnchos, at W. LEY S', rnnnK noons auove "star" office. Merchants' Account liooks RULKD AND HOIXNU TO SUIT UKQUIRKMKNTS, MUSIC, MAGAZINES, AND LAW BOOKS Nkati.y Bound. Bakers' Special Hulod liny-books. LinuAHY BOOKS STRONG AMD CHEAPLY nOONd MR S. H O D S O N DRESSMiKKR AM) MIMJNKR, wishes to Inform tho public of Upper Qucon atrect and He environs that lints, Feathers, and Kibbons of all kinds are cleanod on the pro inisofl at tlio shortcut notice. 1 ireasnmkini? dono at very low prices, to eonipoto with tho times. Note the address— UPPKU (IUKKN-STHKKT. |I|' EM X V L. FOKBTB X, SOLICITOR AND BARRISTER, TAURANGA, AUCKLAND. JAMES CAT XX, CHKMIST AND UUUGGIST. IiOIISON-STKKKT, Cl/)BB TO WKI.MNQTON-SYRKET. K~W ZEALAND FERNS, UNMOUNTKI) OH MOUHTRI), In Sets ov ntOM 12 up to 120 Vaiuuties, Also, In French Pollßhod Mottlod Knurl Uoxos, cucli containing either 25, 50, 75,100, or 125 Varieties. The 25 Varioty lioxos as abovo £1 Tho 100 Variety Hoxdb aa abovo £3 S-O, For Snlo by— ERIC CRAIO, Prinoos-sireot ATEWTON VENETIAN BLIND ±S W O H X S, G E O. TUCKER, VENETIAN BLIND MAKKK AND WIRE WOHKKK, Karamgahapk Road, Nkwton. Venetian Blinds of tho best quality made and fixed at Is per foot. Wiroworf., of any desorip tion and pattern, made to order. Repairs ueutlv oxceuted. JJ. S\VINNE RTO X, « AUCKLAND STKAM WiOOD TURNING FACTORY, Wyndham Stokkt (nkxt snakmspkauk hotrij, Having Introduced Stoam Power, ho is now pre pared to make a Reduction of Twenty ier Cont. otf tho prico of all common work. tar Conntrr Orders punctually attended to, "Si =jY o r i (j c. H P. Gibbons & Co. deliver for Cash, the BEST FIREWOOD (Cut In Blooks) or 12s Per Ton. H. P. GIBBONS & CO., GROCKES AND PRODUCE MERCHANTS, Hobson-Btreot, Auckland. W A 1 T E, • Manupaotubino Tinsmith, kort-street. Wishes to Inform the public that he to he only one in the Province who devotes the whole of hlfl time to the above business, and with his facilities for working and modern appllanoes can defy competition TAMES BUTCHER, O CARTER, CONTRACTOR, &c. Goods Carted and Dellvored from ship's side on Shortoßt Notice. Ballast Supplied. Newcastle and Bay on1 Islands Coal. Also, Firewood (cut and unout) reasonable W O O 1> W A R D, a BAKER, CONFKCI'IONKH, & PASTRYCOOK, Upper Quekn-sthket, Wishes to call tha polito attention of tho inhabitants of Qaeon-stroet, and families in the suburbs, to Mb ouperior Broad, Confoctionory, and choice selection of Lollies, of tho most tempting description, J. W. hopes to merit a share of public patronage by soiling at a low flßUro, and all orders, both Wholesale or Retail, will bo oxo onted at the shortest notice. Baking Donu on Sundays. Note tho Address, C~~~ W. (5 O5"I?E^ RJ a SADDLER, COLLAR & HARNESS MAKKR, Uppkk Quebn-btueet, Auoklanb, Three Doors above tho Army and Navy Hotel. N.B.—Courier Bags, Leggings, &0., &0., made to order on the shortest notice. Chaws moderate, THE AUCKLAND DERATED WATER JL COMPANY, Corner op Witllbbi.by and albert-street . Manager : Mit. Geo. GIeDHILU WHOLESALE ONLY. The obove Company, incommcnclng business, beir to intimate tlmtit is their intention to Manu facture a First-class Articlo at tho LOWEST POS hiblk PRICK, and being in ponsession of Appli ances which no other firm in the trade possess, thoy can, with confidence defy competition, aa the following prices will prove :— Prices from and after Fobruary 1,1881. £ b. d, Ice (in large quantities, per agreement), perlb „ .... 00 3 ./Ernted Waters, Lemonade, Sodawater, Ginger-ale, Ginger Beer, Raspberry ade, Touic Water, at per dozen ~013 Lemon Cordial, Peppermint do , Clovo do., Raspberry do,, at per dozen .. 015 0 GlnuerWinc.perdozon 1 4 0 Ginger Wino lin bulk), per gallon .. 010 0 Quinine Wine, per dozen 2 0 0 Lime-juice Cordial, per dozen .. .. 016 0 Saraaparilla, per dozen 1 10 « Stoughton liitters, per dozen .. ..140 Oranne Bitters, perdozon „ .. .. 118 0 Twenty per cent, discount will be allowed olr tho abovo prices for cash, or if tho account is paid on or before the loth day of oach month. I( accounts are not paid boforo that date, tho full amount will be charged. Country customers will be supplied at tho above prices, but all packing cases and bottles will be charged for, and a reasonable allowance will be made for caßes when returned, accord ing to their condition. Bottles and Btoppera when returned will bo allowed for at market Particular care will be taken in packing goods. Customers are particularly requested to advise the return of empty bottlea, by postcard|or other wise, as cases frequently disappear in a most mysterious-manner from the Auckland wharf. All bottles not returned will bo charged for at market prices



Business Notices. MR THOMAS (JAIN, WHOLESALE and Retail Confectioner, has his establishment vory centrally located at the Junction of Queen and Groy streets, whero he carries on a very cxtonsivo and ovor increasing biDinoßg. Ho has always tho very no»fc nnd freshest Confontionory of all kinds on hand, and manufactured from tho vory bent ,lnKrertiont j, ho that thoir quality c.in bu nlways confidently ralied on. To lovers of Lollies (tho purity of which jh Riiumnteod) a trial in respectfully solicited. CJANKOUD'S FA KM PRODUCE AND H V R U I T. SUPERIOR POI'TKI) IIKAD, Bel per lb, an oxcellent i-roakfnst koHbli, TRY MY UISaT Tauanaki Butter. Taiunaki Butter, lOd por lb. Dost Hobnrt Town Potatoes, 201bs for Is, or is per IOOIUb; Bacon, direse, Flour, liico, &C..&C FRUIT.-Hatlng and Cooking Applos, Id per lb ; Whauitaroi (JrapiiH, fill In la por lb ; Musoii'd Host ilot-hoiiso Grapos, Is Id por lb. Vlotoriaetreot, oornor of Albortstroet. rpURNITURE!, FURNITURE! J. J. MILLS. Furniture Doalor, &0,, 43 and 45, Vlotoria-Btroot, Auckland, in rotuining thanks to hlB numerous ouwtoinorß and pntrons for former favoum, ngulu inllmatoa to thorn that there is no mistake about it. as ho can and will sell oheap. All kinds of Furniture and Bedding, Iron Hoditoads, Chairs, Tables, Utensils, and Old Curiosities, to bo sold at onco at 2") por cent bplowcost. Uukat Bargains 1 In fact, this ia tho cheapest and best emporium of its kind in Auckland. Noto tho address, and make your purchases curly in tho year. 7 A D I E S. Tho app'lnnces for Knltllng, Gathering aid Rowing on a Iliuul at same time, Minding on !hn Htminht or CrOBB, Kilting, Croioont ulndlng. Braiding, Knihruidory, uro miulo for mont Aiuurlcan Muoliinoa at HM4LLCOHT. All pnrsonß ilofilroua of doing Funcy Work now l)i>ing mudy bo much of by tho "Davm" Miachinißt-oan obtain thum by louving tlioir ordDrß wllh tho uiuUirsignf d beforo tho dopar turo of tho mail on tho 29th instnnt, and on their arrival wo will toach tho ueo ot them FRKB OF CHARGE. W. 11. SHAKSPEAR & CO., 210, QUKKN-STRKKT, Auckland. J Wl\ RI SO O DINING-ROOMS, Jj OI'I'OSITK aiJUTH Bhitisii. S. 11. COX, I'ROI'RIICTOH. Moalßfrom Ga.m. toSp.m Dd Aflor that usual prio-s, Prlvato Room Is Board and Lodgings Ipor weok) .. 20j llnspoctlon Invited. tFauiu-gum. broker, shipping GENERAL COMmIssION AGENT. ¥. A. TWINAME Bogs to intimate thas ho ha 3 commenced Business as Kauri-gum I'.rokor, Shipping and General Commission A«ont, Thoso who miiy favour h'm with businoss can rest ansiiicd that their lntoreßta will bo moat carefully attended to. Advances mado on Consißnmcnts and Ac count Sales promptly rendered, Country StoroUceperß' and Settlors' orders oxecutud with care and dispatch, at lowest rutca, and froo of commission. KeforoiKvs kindly permitted to I). H. Me- Kknzie, Ksq., ia whoso employment F. A. Twinamo has been for over six yeara. tsr Office : No. 8, Qukkn-sthket, Auckland, March I,ISSI. rjiENCINU! FENCING! FENCING! IcaiMioal kMsof Fencing at lowor prices than nnybody. Hero's the proof: Host Hoburton l'ailing Fenco. .r>8«; Himrt ICaurl I'onti" and Rails, and Ka.H Palingß, 15s: Purirl Posts, and llobarton Hails, -IIn; do Knurl,3ls; V, Iro Fonco (5 wir™, 20s; Top Rail, 2)8; Purirl Posta, llobarton Top Rail and 5 wiroa, 335. Other klnns equally cho»p. Thn materials and work of tho best description. Largo stock of Posts and Rails for Balo at low prici-B. Posts borod and morticocl, and mils dressed on trround. SAM. V/IIITE, F<incor, Cuatom-house-stroot. TM PORT ANT I'UIiLIC NOTICE. OPENING ok TDK CHEAP HARDWARE STORE, Wellksley-strket West. John frith Begs to Inform the Publio of Auckland that ho is now offering all kinds of GLASS, CniNA, EARTHENWARE, MtUSIIES, AND ALL KINDS OF GENERAL HARDWARE, At Conßldorably Loss than Queon-strcet Pricos. A Call Invitod to See for Yoursolves. Noto tlio Address— THE CHEAP HARDWARE STORE, Noxt to J. and G. Buchanan's Stone and Marble Works, WrciXKSIiEY-STHERT WEST. G~ ODD NEWSI GOOD NKWS ! I GOOD NEWS 111 Storekoopors, Shopkeepors. and tho general publio Bhould now avnil thomsolvcs of tho opportunity of purchasing Pure Sweets, guaran teed to bo mado from tho best sugars. Tho largest and most varied assortment in Boiled Goods ovor offered to the publio of Auckland. An early inspection invitod. Trade supplied with Bollod 7DA-LB Goods. Sole manufacturer of French Creams. — Jamks vv. Marriott, Wholesalo and Retail Manufacturing Confec tlonor. Grey-street. II J. X O W E, GREHNGROCER. Begs to notify to Mb friends and tho gqneral public that he has taken that shop lately in the occupation of Mr J. Gardiner, next to Mr Philip, Baker, Karangahapo Rowo. Newton, and by strict attention to business, and supplying nothing but a good article, hopos to receivo a fair patronage. Orders promptly attended to. GOODS DELIVERED. B. TONKS| [R. C CARR VT7E have this day admitted Mr B. Digby Tonks a Partner in our Firm. B. TONKS & CO., Auckland, March Ist, 1881. mO TRAVELLERS, & C Prksknts f )r Home.—Very Handsome Cur osity Cabinots, Inlaid Table Tops, and Walking Sticks, made of rich andboautiful NowZcalaud Woods; aleo, Polished Spooimons of Woods in small box, and Brasa-bonnd Chests of Drawers in picked Mottled Kauri. All at vory reason ablo prices. WILLIAM NORRIE, Workorof Native Woods.top of Shortland-streot. -VTOTICE OF REMOVAL, CHEAP FURNISHING MART, QUEEN-ST., (Botween tho Albert and Thlstlo Hotels.) D. OLPHEItT, lato of tho City Market, haa removed to tho above spacious Promises, and is now selling his varied and extensive ctock ot Furniture, Bedding. Holloware, Uutlerj, China, Glass, Earthenware, &c., &c., at reduced pricos, to mako room for now goods. Having a horse and spring cart, goods will bo carefully packed and promptly delivered Fbke of Charge. , N.B.—Glasswaro. Karthonwaro, &C, lont on hire at Moderate Charges. I~> iTu TCIIIN SO N, \j» BUTCHER, VICTORIi-STREH-., Sayß to his old friends, " Call at my Now Shop i and inspect the choice-drained Country Meat at Queen-BU'eet Prices, for I can, and will, sell Cheap, and shall be pleased to soc niy old cus tomers and all tho surrounding public." Great Reduction on Saturday Night, To Clear Out. W Note tho Address. REAT EXCITEMENT IN QUEEN STREET I MONEY FOR ALL I—To Professional Men, Morchants, Mechanics, Working Men, and all porsoDS who may runfhort of dish.—lmmediate aßßißtanco may bo obtainocl by applying to tho City Loan Olllcc, opposito Market Entrance, Queen-stroet, whore S. A. Ahhoi1 will advance Monoy in sums of One Shilling to £50 on any description of security. N.B.—All business strictly confidential. TCTIGHT SOIL CONTRACT. All persons in tho City or Suburbs requiring the services of tho presort Contractor at tho reducrd rates should make early application to G. WILSON, at his residence, Nolson-stroofc, or under cover, addressed "G. Wilpon, Night Soil Contractor, City Council Offices." BOOTS ! BOOTS ! BOOTS ! SelliDg off! Selling off! For ono month only, com ' mencine on Tuesday, March!sth. C. Wostpfahl begs to inform tho public that he is now Belling his valuable stock of boo's and shoes at groitly ' reduced prices, for cash, to mako room for ' Autumn and Winter Shipments, per Loch Deo ' and other ships.—Note tho address: C. West t pfahl. Bootmaker and Importer, next to Mr Cos gravo's Draper, and opposite Haymarket, Queen-street, Auckland,



On (Sale. BT uN X s « CO. Agents for Sydney Paper Mills, Havo always in stock a Largo Supply of P A P E R, comprising Whito, Printing, and Toa Papor, Grey and Brown Wrapping, and are prepared to indent any oisras, qualitios, or colours re quired. These Papers am now ln.rp,oly used horo, and aro acknowledged to bo superior to most im ported. Cavallor Froro'fl Genuine Fronoh Brandios American Carriages American Hurnesa. To Arrive Farm nnd Fxprcss Wngons Amorican Fireproof Safes, &c, &o. R. TONICS & CO. I~UON~TANKS! IKON TANKS! IRON TANKB! S, P A H X E It HAS FOR HALE (GHEA.P) ABOUT FIBTY FIVE Olf THB ABOVE. Also, Superior Corrugated Iron Tanks, From £2 and upwards, complete with Tap ready for uso. Also, a Larob Stock op Spouting, Ridging, DuWN-I'II'E, &C, &C, &C, ALWAYS ON HAND AT HIS GALVANISED IKON & LEAD-PIPE' STEAM WORKS, VICTORIA - STREET KAST, AUCKLAND, T3 V L L M H O T H E Ii S HAVE NOW LANDING, 1,200 PACKAGES, Consisting of GROCERIES AND OILMEN'S STORES, AND H.LVE FOR SALE— AMKIUCAN RANGES AND STOVES DARIiICI) aTEKL FICNCING WIRE DOUGLAS PUMPS, LAWN MOWKRb CORNSACKS, GRINDSTONES, OIL, STONES, &c, &C, &o. Agonte for J. Craig & Son's Colobratod Scotch Whiskey, hull brothers, Auctioneers, vVIno and Spirit Morohants Quoon-stroof Kauri Gum Stores, Rro water Frco <md liordnd Stores Albort-fctreet. r\ N SALE, Slates English und American Coniont Now landing. KKANB &• JENKINSON. m O ARRIVE, Portho "Deflnnco'and "Seaßird," 250 sacks FLOUR 70 „ OATMEAL 80 „ BRAN ICO „ OATS 10 cases HAMS and BACON. ON SALE, Ex Late Arrivals, fit ciecs BACON and HAMS, baro and in cloth 9 cas;s BACON and lIVMS, Engish 27 casoa CHEKSE 2o kega BUTTKP. '21 Kegs and cases LARD 7GO sacks FLOUR 120 half-sacks FLOUR COO qimrtor-sacks FLOUR 280 sacks OATS 150 „ WHITE and BLACK TARTARS 380 „ BAULKY 250 „ BRAN CO „ OATMEAL 30 „ PEARL BARLEY 210 BARK FINEST QUALITIES TEAS, in Half chests nnd Boxes. T. H. H ALL & C° LOWER QUEEN -STREET. March 22,1831. I^REEMAN'S BAY STEAM AND FLOUR MILLS. JAMES SOPPET AND CO. Havo on hand at their Mills and Store, No. Lower Queen-strcot :— Fine Flour and Household (quality guaranteed. Also, Bran, Sharps, Pig Moal Mai7o Oats, Wheat, and Farley, Cracked aod Wholo All oxoollent quality, at vory low rato . . TTI O X HALE, CHOICE BUILDING ALLOTMENTS Belgrovk Estate, Situated in EP'EN TERRACE, SUBURBS OF AUCKLAKD, Plan at Morloy & White's. For-particula™apply o tO HKßßiiLEY> Mount Eden Road. T U~ S T R A L I A N. JUST ARRIVED: A FIRST-CLASS STOCK OF NEW TEAS AND GROCERIES TO SELECT FROM AT W. L. MEEK S SYDNEY STORE, Lennox's Buildings, Half-way up Grey-street, right hand side. PRICES AND QUALITY TO SUIT ALL. AUCKLAND AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL INDUSTRIAL EX HIBITION. HIGHEST CLASS AWARD (MEDAL FOE MERIT) TO THE AUCKLAND MEAT PRESERVING COMPANY, G. HULMK, For excellence in Canned Meats, both for quality, flavour, and workmanship, having recently made great improvements in Machinery and Appliances, which will enable us to pro duce a first-class articlo at reasonable rates. Our present machinery, when working full powor, will mako two tons por day. Thequality will bo found equal, if not superior, to the bast canned productions in tho Market at tho pre sent time. PRICE LIST : 41bs2ibs Roast and Boitect Boef .. .. 6d 7d Corned Beef Gt 71 Mincodßeef B 7 Mutton 51 BJ Minced Mutton .6 7 Corned Mutton 5} 6} Pork Sausage 7 8 BeefSausagO 6 < Brawn .. — 6i '£ Tripe 7 8 Price list on application. Terms and Dis count. AUCKLAND MEAT PRESERVING CO. MESSRS. PERRET AND CO., PLUMBERS AND GASFITXERS. Speciality of all kinds of Tinning. Stirrups and Bits. All kinds of Repairs done on the promises, Elliott-street, raiO STOREKEEPERS AND HOUSE J. HOLDERS. Those who once make purchases from the Extenslvo and Varied Stock of EARTHENWARE, CHINA, AND GLASS WARE, Kept by the andersignod, will admit that Cus tom-house-street is the proper place to go to. EDWARD LEWIS. An Experienced Packer Engaged.



I uraDerv. ' T\UNNK, HALL, & CO.. 174, Queen U Btroet, oppo3ito Thistle Hotel, have .ins- Opened a Larue Shipment of New Goods. Par ticular attention is invited to the LaoeCurtair uepartmont. HavinK imported direct from tin Manufacturers, wo uro able to sell at tho Lowosl I'ossiblo Prices, and tlmo Rivo the purchase] every advantajjo. Ladies'und Gents' Indian ■iilk Soavves and Handkerchiefs, all sliados anrj style?. Tho newest designs in Gents' Bowh. Also, a largo lot of Linen Cambric Handker chiefs, and the choicest makes in silks. NOTICE.— Great Surprise ! The Ladies all nay that Williams'* is tho Cheapest House in Town for Fancy Drapery nnd Small Goods. A splendid lotof Ladies' Underclothing, Sklrte Laeo, Ties, Maltese Lace, Ribbons, &c; a lot of Ladles' Hack Combs, JJehs, and Neck Frilling, all pi ices from 2d a yard ; a moo lot ol Gilt and ISlack Hrooohos and Jlamngs. cheap. Ladies from tho country would dowel to buy their goods at Williams's, Choapost Houeo in Town, foot of Grey-street, four doora from Market Entrance, opposito Dampiots, Opon ill 9 p.m. BEST Plush Hats, 6s 6<3; Real Sealskin Hats, 10s : luteat styles la Black Chip and htraw from lOd to us; Long White Ostr eh Fcathois. 4a; all the newest shades in Silks, Vclveta, and l'luah Flowers, Foathera, and Kihbons: Chennillo and other ties, 8d each; Ladies' Felt and Wincey Skirts, 2s 6d: Gentle men's Whito and Coloured Shirts, from 2s 3d- At Georno Carter's, Victoria-street (lato Adams), noxt door to Adams, watenmaker. -VTOTICE OF EEMOVAL, T. LONERGAN, TAILOR, &C, wisheß the public to know that he has Removed to Wyndham-street, noxt to Evening Star Ofllco, and being under less expense, is prepared to give hia customers tho benefit of having their ClotliCß made at a great reduction. To those who have not patronised mo, como and judge for yourselves. A splondid lot of Geelong, Bliss and other Tweeds to pick from ; also, West of Borland Blue and Black Broadcloths. Gorman Cloths, Silk Mixed Coatings.—Note AddreßS : T. Lonbroan, Tailor and Clothier, Wyndbam attcot, noxt Stak Ofllco. ANEAV ZEALAND WANT SUPPLIED. W. PETTY, Ladies' Mantle, Ulster, Jacket, Stay .and Corset Manufacturer, Upper gueen street, Auckland (two doors above Messrs Rubli brook & BridKinan'B). W.V. begs to inform the Ladies of Auckland and tho surrounding dis tricts that ho has recently arrived from England, bringing with him materials and every requisite for carrying on tho abovo business in all its branches, and hopes by supplying a good article at reasonablo prices, and by strict atten tion to business, to morit a share of their patronage. A trial is respcotfully solicited, True Fit Guaranteed. WN. HENDERSON, Draper, Hosier, • and Haberdasher, 210, Queen street respectfully invites the public of Auckland to inspect his stock of Picture Handkerchiefs, just imported, amongst which will bo found excel lent Portraits of tho Australian Criokoters, and a corroct representation of tho Molbourno Exhi bition, Gd each. Also, a nieo variety of Lace nnd other Curtains, Blinds, and Plain Muslins, at Lowoßt Pricos. Good stock of Millinory and k Hiicy Gooda always on hand.—Note tho ad dress. (I OSIEUY, Lames' Underciothes, &c— Ol Constant supply always on hand to suit tho aoasons and fasi.ions. Ladies' Whito Stock ingn from Gd a pair, very good value; Men's Soi^ks from 3Jd; Mon's Unices from 6d a pair; an extraordinary cheap line of Ladies' Fashion able btockings at Is; Ladies' Chemises, &c, beautifully trimmed, from 2a Gd; Niuhts from Ss Od each; Ruflie, d per yard; Not Trimming /or Ball Orosßc-s, 6d dozen yards; Beaded Crape ditto, Gd dozen yards; Crapo Flowers from 6d spray; other goods equally cheap.—Note the Address J. Greon, U Victoria-street. CHEAP MILLIIM JBr. i I chhap millinery 1 mrs mackrtll, Millinkry, Dribs, and Mantle Maker, Next to Post office, Newton, Dressmakine dono on tho premises. Kilting dono by Machinery. Ladies' and Children's Hats nnd Bonnets Trimmod in all tho Latost tilyles and Fashions. Children's Hats, trimmod, from Is; untrimmed, from Od. Noto the address :—Noxt to Post Ofllco, Now ton. V\7" ANTED KNOW N. MISS DELANEY DRESS AND MANTLE MAKER (Late Forewoman op Mr. W. Rattrav's), Bogs to intimato to her Friends and Customers that Bho has commenced Businoss In tho NEW BUILDINGS, ALBERT-3TR3ET, Noxt tho Corner of Wyndham-Btreet. Prompt attention will be given to all orders she may be entrusted with. Vl/" ELLESLEY HOUSE. AUTUMN AND WINTER, 1881. just opened, For tub Present and Comino Season, A SPLENDID ASSORTMENT OP LADIES' AND CHILDREN'S HATS, In Chip, Straw, Felt, Beaver, Seal, &c. NEW MILLINERY, NEW FEATHERS, , NEW FLOWERS, NEW DRESS GOOD 3, &C. A. LOVE TT, DRAPER, WELLBSLEY -STREET. ■J^OTICE TO THE PUBLIC. MUNRO & MILLIGAN Beg to announce that they have commenced Business as DRAPERS AND fILOTHIERS ON THE Deferred Payment System, in the kakangaiiape eoad (Opposito Newton Post Office), Whero thoy have a Well-assorted STOCK of the BEST CLASS GOODS, In tho following Dopartmonts :— Drksbks, Prints, Calicoes, Longcloths, Shkktinqb, Linens, Flannels, blankets, Ruas, Carpets Oxford SnißTmo, Counterpanes, Waterproof Cloaks, Mantles, French Mkrinoks, Shawls, Casiimeres, Silks, bbiptß, cortain3, Umbrellas, Mantle cloths, and twebds, gentlemen's clothing In al its Branches. Tho Deferred Payment System has been found to baa great boon, by enabling those with limited incomes to procure necessaries in the easiest possible way. M. & M. having had considerable London ex perience in this particular System of Business, and having their Goods direct from the Best London and Glasgow Firms, aro in a position to offer the BEST GOODS on tho Mobt Advan tageous Terms. UST Note the Address,— "IY/TUNKO & TyriLLIGAN, K/IRANGAHAPE ROAD (ODDosite the Newton Post Office). TtfIUSICI MUSICI MUSIC Songs I Ddets, Piano Solos, and Duets Danoks 1 Victoria Magazines ! BOOKS! BOOKS! BOOKS! ROOKS for Presents BOOKS for Prizes! BOOKS for Sunday-School aries POETICAL WORKS ! NOVELS in Great Variety PHOTOGRAPH ALBUMS 1 SCRAPS SCRAP ALBUMS! CHRISTMAS CARDS BIRTHDAY CARDS ! SUNDAY SCHOOL REWAED CARDS. JUST OPENED A CHOICE ASSORTMENT op THE ABOVE W. E. MEAES, Bookseller, Stationer, amd Musi Seller, qubkn-strebt.



Lectures. I- v It NE-STREET HAhL. t SUNDAY EVENING, MARCH 27, i At 8 o'clock. t [ First A tpearance in Auckland of the 1 CItr.KBRATKD INRrIPATIO>fAt LECTURESS, ■ Madame LOTTIE WILMOTr I Subject of Lecturo: I "FORBIDDEN FRUIT!" 1 "THE WOMAN TEMPTED ME AUD ; I DID EAT." f Donations :-Rc3crvcd Stalls, 23; liody ot Hall . and Gallory, Is. Packets of Tickets at reduced rates maybe 1 obtaiuodof Madame Lottio Wilmott, Royal Mail | Hotel. /GOVERNMENT LIFE INSURANCE. VJT I A PUBLIC LECTURE ' Will bo delivered at the Hall of the i Young Men's Christian Association, I ON MONDAY NEXT '. Br J. Kennedy Brown, • Government Ai<ent, On "Lifo Insurance as a Function of Government." The Chnir will bo taken by tho Kov. Mr. Carrlck, at 8 o'clock. '■ IST ALL ARE INVITED. "®* ; Sporting. A UCKLAND AUTUMN MEETING. FISHER' 3 OCCIDENTAL HOTKL | SWEEP ON THE AUTUMN HANDICAP 500 Subscribers at 20s. Each. First Horse.. .. _ .. ..£l5O Second Horse .. .. _ ..100 Third Horae 50 Starters idivldod) 100 Non-startora (divided) 100 Tickets to bo obtained at tho Hotol. ALBERT FISHER, Occidental Hotel. Tho Drawing will take place on 16th April. Please add Kxchnngo to Cheque, and two stamps for reply and result. For Programme Tickets and other particulars apply as above. ALFRED A. CAMERON'S OHRISTCHURCH AUTUMN HANDI cap consultation, £1000. Race on 18tii April, 1881. Fee, £1. First £700 Starters .. .. £800 Second .. ..300 Non-atartcra _. 2000 Third .... 200 Total .. ..£IOOO Starters (divided) average about £134 each; non-startois (dividoiJ) average about £100 each. There is no such liberal division as above given ia tho Colonies for aithcr starters or non-starters. Attention is drawn to tho fact that in all tho important races, both in Australia and New Zealand, a largo proportion of the horses ori ginally nominated aro subsequently Btruck out of their engaßementß, and, therefore, the drawers of non-starters in nearly all other Consultations receive but a very trifling ana almost infinitesi mal amount each, and in many instances they receive actually less than the amount of their application fee for a non-starter. Cheques to be crossed with 1b exchange added. Two Postage Stamps. Close about 13th April. ALFRED A. CAMKKON. Box 251, Dunedin. /CANTERBURY AUTUMN MEETING V> £2000 SWKKP 0N THB CANTERBURY GREAT AUTUMN HANDICAP. To be run at Christchurch on tho 18th April, 1881. Tickets, £1. First Horse £100 Socond Horse 200 Third Horse 100 Other Starters (divided) .. ..300 Non-starters (divided) 500 50 Prizes (£lO each) 500 Tho 50 prizes, £10 each, is quite a new princi pal, and brings the number of prizes up to about 90, which gives subscribers a better chance. If cheques aro forwarded exchange must be added. Wherever possible P.O. Orders should be forwarded, and Stamps enclosed for reply and result. The LIST wIH be CLOSED on the IGth April. THEODORE BROWN. 19, Grey-street; Or, Box 210, Post office, Auckland. Art Umona. ■VTEW ZEALAND GRAND GIFT JJI . CLUB, AUCKLAND. 2,000 MEMBERS AT £1 EACH, Payable Is per Month, or £1 for Five Months in advance. Members joining above Club are entitled to take part in the Free Distribution of Gifts on the 30th of June, 1881, when tho following valu able Gifts will bo Drawn for in the Albert Hall, i under the management- of a Committee of GeDtlemen selected from Members present. The First Distribution of Gifts under the New Zealand Grand Gift Club Rules consists of :— 20 Harmoniums £410 23 Pianos £1,165 10 Musical Boxes £90 3 First-class Violins, In cases „ £35 i Writing Bureaus £S0 40 Sewing Machines £220 100 Gifts. Total value, «2,000 All Gifts will bo on view four weeks before distribution. Booking Office: No. 19, Grey-Btreet, Auckland. THEODORE BROWN, Manager.. T K~~ T U N I O Ni 200 subscribers at 20s each. Five Prizes. Engine and Boiler (with certificate) Chaffcutter, for Bteam or Band power Upstanding Horse, warranted Spring Cart (nearly new) and Harness 40 Acres Land. Tickets forwarded to Subscribers in the Country on receipt of P.O. Order fcr £1, and Postage Stamps. Ap ly to M ? S. Worms, Land Agent Newton Hotels ERRY HOTEL, NORTHCOTE tAIB STOKKS' POINT, J, MAXWELL, Peopkiktob. Accommodation ior Travellers. Saddle Horses on Hire. W'A RKWO RT H HOTEL, MAHURANGI. G. F. SUCH, Proprietor. First-class accommodation for Travellers. Boats can be obtained on reasonable terms. Horses on hire. Tho steamer from Auckland arrives and de parts twice a-week. ula k k sTTTT, • formerly of tho City Club (lately of the Terminus Hotel, Hclenßville), having bought tho Freehold of the Whanoarei Hotel from Mr Caffler, begs to inform visitors that no effort 1 will be spared to afford satisfaction. i Horses and Pleasure Boats on Hire. £ \ U E E X ' S H O X i!i U Corner of Fymonda-streot and Kyber Pass Road. C. E. GUNDRY havisg purchased the above well-known Hotol, has much pleasure in informing his Friends and the Public generally that he will keep the choicest brands of Wines and Spirits, and trusts by| civility and attention to merit their patronage. \ Hancock's Sparkling Ales. R. JOHN GROGAN (tote ot tne Prince Albert Hotel, Onehunga), begs to nform tho Publio ot Auckland that he has taken over (from Mrs C. Moeller) that well ! known Hotel in Upper Queen-street THE OUEKN'S HEAD; and trusts by keeping Liquors of the Best Brands only, to receive a fair share of patronage. Mr Grogan will also be glad to see any of his friends from Onehunga when they are in town. First-class accommoda tion. Good Beds. ACCIDENTAL HOTEL. ALBERT FISHKR (Formerly with Mr. John Coupland, Thames Hotel, and late of the Imperial and Prince I of Wales Hotels, Wellington), Bezs to inform the Public, his Patrons, anc Friends that ho has purchased the far-famcc ! OCCIDENTAL HOTEL. That additions and alterations, conducive to th( greater comfort and convenience of the Public nave beon completed, and that every ondeavou C will be made, and no expense spared, to main tain the high reputation of th House. THE C APE, [C This department, under the management o an experienced chief, will be conducted on scale worthy of the name and fame of th OOOIDKNTAL HOTBL,



Amusements. __ TH JS AX X B ROYAL. Proprietor R. J.DoLm?. TO-NIGHT ! TO-NIGHT ! TO-NIGIIT ! TO-NIGHT ! s TD-NIGHT ! TO-NIGHT ! LAST NIUHT ! LAST NIGHT I LAST WIGHT 1 OF TEIK , THE SHA.UGHRA.UN ! THE SIIAUGIIRAUN ! THE SHAUGHRAUN! LAST NIGHT of GRATTAN RIGGS AS CONN ! GKATTAN KIGGS as CONN I I i MONDaY, GRAND COMPLIMENTARY BEXEFIT TO MR. GRATTAN RIGGS, When will bo produced (by special request), SHIN FANE! SHIN PANE! Dl?. J. SIM M S3, o unrivalled _ PHYSIOGNOMIST AND POPULAR SPKAKKH. Will Lecture on Practical and Scientific PHYSIOGNO M V ! At Lome street Hall. TO-NIBHT, at 8 o'clock-. Admission:—First Sc&ta, 2s: Second Seals, Is. ' Course Ticket to First Seat, 10s; Second Seat, 53. The Lecture will bo Splendidly Illustrated with several hundred Paintings of the most re nowned and distinguished Hen mid women or Ancient and Modern Times. This Mapnificont Collection of life-glzed portraits, in oil, consists of Excellent Likenesses of Remarkable Characo tors-male and female—who have figured in the world's hiatory. Many o£ those paintings are works of Genuine Art, having been painted from life by the most eminent living Artists, at a cost o£ many Thousand Dollars. The entire collection—Paintings and Curiosities—will Dfl tastefully arranged in the Hall and cannot fail to deeply interest visitors of all classes. Iho Hall is open To-day FKBK TO ALL from 0 a.m. to|,P I -m^ lOG , NOMICAL CHARTS. Daily during the Lecture Course Br. Sirams will be in waiting at the comfortable private ante-roomoftho Lecture Hall, inorderto supply the public with his largo Physiognomical Charts 240 pd,, accurately marked to indicate the mental and moral traits of applicants, their state of health, the occupations for which nature has adapted them, and the character of perccn they should choose for a life companion. Thou- Bands of men and women in Great Britain ana America are to-day reaping the benefits of a consultathn with Dr. fcimma. To follow his professional advice, communicated orally, and by means of his Charts, is lo pursue the path of virtue, happiness, and worldly success. mHEA TR E ROYAL. Preliminary announcement. SIMONSENS ROYAL ENGLISH AND ITALIAN OPKKA. COMPANY, Nu...boring JO Artists. The Manager has the honour to announce to the Public of Auokland that he intends giving a Ssason of Twenty Subscription Nights ot Kng lish and Italian Opera, commencing od MON DAY. April 4. J . a . BMIT H,A B9 nt. mAKE NOTICE. All Persons are hereby Cautioned againßt Playing or Performing tho Opera of " Pinafore, composed by Mesßrs Gilbert and Sullivan, with out the permission of the undersigned. SMITH, ANDERSON AND CO., Solicitors, Danedln. T)OXINGI BO -KING! R. DAVIS' BOXING SALOON, Hobson-street (opposite Scotia Hotel), Is Open every Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday, from 7.30 p.m. Private Lessons given to Gentlemen on Wed nesday evenings, at the Saloon, or at their own residences, lerms moderate. Uloves provided. Education. ISS GILLINGHAM will be happy to receive her Music Pupils on MON DAY, 28th instant, at Brodiok Cottage, Pon sonby Hoad, PIANOFORTE, ORGAN, AND HARMONY. MR. ANGELO FORREST (Popil op Charles Halle). For terms and other particulars apply to J. J. Milner & Co., Auckland Music Warehouse, Queen-street. ly/TRS. H. E. BKABAZON, TEACHER OF THB PIANOFORTE. Pupils attended at their own Residences. Address:—Care of W. Mears, Stationer, Queen-street. i\/i n T. "a. wooi) aA M, Teacher of thk Pianoforte and Harmonium. AddreßS—Care of Auckland Mnsio Ware house. |V| RS. ALLAN WEST JJJI. TBAOHER OF Vocal and Instrumental Music. Present Address— Devonshire House Hobson-street. mSI ART OF RINGING. Me H. 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 hia 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 him with the same in Auckland may depend upon a ilnt-clnsa programme of Musio being arranged,—thereby relieving themselves tram all preliminary and tedious detnila WatcnmaKers ana Jewellers. nHRISTMAS TTOLIDAXS. Kj Jjl VISITORS in Auckland would do] well TO CALL ON T XT OWD E N And INSPECT his Stock of GOLD PIANOS, AND ORGANS, SILVER JEWELLERY, WATCHES. ETC. C»"Whlch they will find upon average to be TWENTY PER CENT. CHEAPER than any Other House. SHORTLAND-STREET Adjoining General Post Oliico. LAWN TENNIS! TOBACCO! LAWN TENNIBI CIGARETTES I W. W. ROBINSON Han Just Opened a Choice Assortment of American I'obaccos, chosen by himself while n America, Buitablo for this market. Moro Novelties to arrive. ta. Call at 98, QUEEN-STREKP. RS. WHITEHEAD, Milliner, New ton, is now showing Winter Fashions in Millinery, Elderly Ladies' Bonnots, from li/6; Hats, tionneta, Flowers, Feathers, &c, &c, at reasonable prices. DUNEDIN BEER.-We have a large stock of very fine Ale and Btout. Price, 6s per dozen pints, daty paid.—John Reid and Co., agents, 26, Queen-street. KID GLOVE DEPOT.-W. Eyke, Victoria-street, wants to u:ll 50 dozen 2-button Black Kid Gloves at 3s, worth ii 6d ; 250 yards ot real Maltese Luce at Is 3d, worth 2s 6d; 100 Long White Ostrich Fnathors at 10a Bd, worth 18a 6d ; the New Lawn Tennis Jcraey. 12s Gd, worth 18s. : A OCKLAND CORK FACTORY, The undersigned beg to state they are now prepared to supply every description of UOKKS, viz.. Beer, Wine. Ginger Beer, Brewers' Bungs, &c; Chemists' Viola Daffiß &c, ; Ships' Fenders and Life - Buoys Fishermen's Nbt Floats. The above cut to any size required, in any quantity, cheaper and better than the imported article.— DUTTON BHOTHKKS Wholesale and Retail Cork Manufacturers, lUoner Queen-street, Auckland. A UCK.LAND AZURE ULUJE X^. The Cheapest n <ne Market. Challenges competition with he best imported. It is made of the purest and beat materials a easily and perfectly soluble; produces a most brilliant colour; and will never settle in tho clothes. Sole Manufacturer: Jos. Burgess, Kusßell-street Great North Road' T>URE liONlll) U 8 ,T. o.\ JAMES SOPPET AND CO, ™ Are supplying Fineßonedustoftheirown manu facture, guaranteed free from any adulteration £310s per ton, saoks or bags included, at tho Mills, JTreeman's Bay, or their Store, No. 8 °f Lower Queen-street. J} Bones bought in any quantities, October 25, 1880