The Auckland Evening Star.

Vol. XII—No. 3,3(*X

AUCKLAND, N.Z.. THURSDAY, MAY 5, 1881

Daily.)

PRICE: ONE PfitfSX



Shipping. J'CK-^ Vi'l-SAM. TO LOi?ii;U-l vES^S^^^* orient~ine. Bses&islHaEKJ Tho lollawing Steamships be onging to tho Orient °team Navi„ation Com panyl I .imitedl.and th D l;ocille Stoam N avlgatioi Company will leave SVDNIIY at tho under monlioned datec for MHLJOURNE, ADE LAIDIC and LONDON, via Snez Canal: ti toamor. I Ketr. innpe | Da to. LUfaITANIA 3.8-- April"2i LIGUR A 1,668 May 6 PoTOSI (f.Jlfl May 20 GARONNE -.I^6 Juno 3 CHIMBORAZO.... 3,817 Juno 17 JOHN ELDER.... 4,152 July 1 And the Servlco will bo maintained Dy buo oeeding steamers at intervals of a Fortnight, Faro to London, 15 to 70 guineas. Suez Canal Dues, 8s in addition. Parcels booked through to London. Pasiongo'-s en book from Auckland at 8 through ra c to cover Intercolonial fare and Can-1 dues, and so soonro special advantages. Possag>s trom London can bo granted ii Auckland. For plani .md full particulars, apply, ir London, to V. Green & Co., and Anderson Andereon & Co., Joint Managers of tho Lino Or to tho Agonts in Auckland UNION STEAMSHIP OO.OFN.Z, (Limited) Queon-fitreet. 7^ , _, a i JNIUW KIKAMSrut t'fv M~~^f \J COMPANST _•_■ NKVF If '_S\__- A. ZEALAND |.___J_T-_U lS.>?_?S*sl !;>— SIZ4 Time Tails |i MAY, ISSI. FOR GISBORNE, NA DIER, WHLUNGTON, LYTTELTON, PORT CHALMERS, md BLUFF (from Queen-sti-ekt Wharf) BteAmahir, Date of Sallin?. Latest Train. Rinoarooma Thursday, 5,10 a.m. — ROTOMAiUNA Thursday, 12,10 a.m. — ITOB TAKANA-l, NlCliSO>, PIOTON. Wttii LINGTON. LYTTH:LTO^, and West Coast Pouts ifrom Manckau) Hawea Tnesday, 10, 3 p.m. 2 p m, Wanaka Tuoaday, 17,10 a.m. 9.10 a.m. FOR BYONRY. ZZZ7." Abawata Tuesday 17,4 p.m. — FOR MELBOURNE. Via SOUTH. Ringarooma Thursday, 5.10 am. — Rotomaiiana Thursday, 12,10 a.m. ~ irflß HDaaKI,L ANn KA*A AKAW-. Rotoiiaiiana Monday, 9, 4 p.m. — £B" Cargo must be alongside one hour before time ot departure. Passage Tlckots must bo taken at tho office bofore embarking. Au'klpjd Branch 1 53. Qneen-stieet. .fiv^- "PENINSULAR AND OKI 3&£fciP; I. KNTAL STEAM NAVIGA •^s_aeS-w TION COMPANY. TROBABLE SAILING ARRANGEMENTS. For CEYLON, &c, wt'h Mails and Passengers for EUhUPE and the EAST. at™™™ I Leave I Leave Stciimcr- I Sydney I Melb'rne KHEUiVk, viaGalle.... May 18 May 23 KAsHtiAR Juno 1 Juno 6 BOKHARA JunolS June2o. Place and Hour of Departure :— Sydnicy.. _ Circular Quay, at 9 a.m. Mki.bourne .. Railway Pier, at 2 p.m. Adelaide .. Glenelg. about 5 p.m. For further information apply to ORUICK.SHANK & CO.. Agents for Auckland. j|&-ft^TmOß MERCURY BAY. ***^^^851 The s.s. •EUSGAL'' Will leave Queen-street Wharf on SATUR DAY, May 7th, at 2 p.m. A. MCGREGOR. Manager. •Skfig^ QTKAM 1U HOT SPRINGS, •,J_il£!s?^ Mahuranbi, Matakana, J-.>,,-_»__»■ ]J AWAU( AJfD OMAHA. The s.s. ROSE CASEY, Al at Lloyda. For Hot Springs ahd Matakana—Every Tues day, at 11 o'clock For Hot Springs and Mahurangi— Saturday, May 7. Nt 11 o'clock Thursday, May 12. at 11 o'clock Saturday, May 11. at 11 o'clock ThU' sday, May 10, at 11 o'clock Saturday, May 21. at 11 o'clock Thursday, May 26 at llo'c'ock Saturday, May 28, at 11 o'clock All oargo must be down half-an-hour before advertised time of caving, or it will not be taken. No Parcels or Goo is taken without a shipping note, _ For freight or passage apply to PAaRY June 12,1879 •SWfe__. S' 'COROMANDEL.' *&&£££» * TIME TABLE, leaves Auckland for Corom_ntlol— Every Monday and Wednesday, at 12 noon, and Friday, at 1 p m. Leaves Coromandel for Auckland— Every 'J'uefday and Thursday, at 12 noon, and every Saturday, at 4 p.m. No cargo received within half-an-hour Of advertised time of sailing. ■ Weather and other circumstances permitting. A. R. H. SWINDLEY, Manager. «J___^ CJTEAM TO THAMES, CAR- J_^_g__.'Cl RYING PASSENGERS AND *as^r*f cargo, connecting with ohinb muri, Omahu, Waitoa Plains, and Morbins ville (Piako District). Time Table, S.B. 'ROTOMAHAKA.' From Auckland I Thursday. 5 afternoon Friday, 6 afternoon From Thames I Friday, 10.30 morning Saturday, 12 noon Fares to Thames: Saloon, 7s 6d; Steerage, ss. Through to Te Aroha, 15j. Freight through to Te Aroha, 25s per ton. No Cargo received within half-an-hour M aa- Tertlsed time of & Agents. r^, nx_AM TO THE THAMES TE AROHA GOLDEIELDS, CONNECTING with OHINKMURI, OMAHU, WAITOV PLAINS, and MORRINS VILLE, Piako District. 'E^TERPRISE NO. 2' & 'TE AROHA.' From Auckland 1 From Thames 1 Friday, 12 midnight Saturday, 12 midnight The above steamers connect at Junction of the Waihou with ihe steam launohos 'Riro Riro: and 'Momsahib.' FAR—S 1 To Thames .. Saloon, 7s 6d; Steerage, 5s Not responsible for shipping, carrying, or dis charging live stock. FEKRY C 0( Agents. tS-v-s^ IjIOR RUSSELL, WHANGA ' AsApjD ROA, AND MANGONUI. --A-'-'-xsur ___—. Tho s.s. 'lONA' will leave every Monday at 5 p.m. (Weather permitting). Passengers *°°™& and small parcels prepaid at the Office on the Wharf. No cargo received after 4 p.m. ■FOR WHANGAREI ANU MANGAPAI. Thes.s. 'ABGYLE' will leave for the above places every Tuesday and Friday at 5 p.m. FOR ' T A U R A N G A, S.S. 'WELLINGTON' Will leave Queen-street Wharf at 6 p.m, Thursday, sth Tuesday, 10th Thursday, 12th Tuesday, 17th Thursday. 19th Tuesday, 21th Thursday, 26th Tuesday, 31st • Connecting with s.s. 'Steffa' 'wOpotiWand Fast Coast; also connecting with s.s. J_au kati' for Katikati Settlement. __ rm \m_{_._ Weather and other circumstances permitting* No cargo received after QRWQOR> .. 1, Manager. _^a. #IHARLES -OAILEi, "^§fm^^ AUCKLAND AND NORTH SHIP, YACHT, AND BOAT-BUILDER, Foot of Albert- treet, near the Dock. Bnlldor of every description of Ships' Boats, Launches, Yachts, &c. to any size or design. • Vessels Docked and Repaired. Spars made, Sec, and all sorts of Ship Joinery done at the shortest notice. Estimates and Designs furnished. New and Second-hand Boats always on hand, and for Sale Cheap. C.8., in returning thanks for past favours, eg- to inform his numerous friends andcusto ii oh that he has seourod Business Premises ir Auokland as above, where he will be glad tc reoeive any orders, and will endeavour to gtv« the same sattofaction bb heretofore.



Shipping. • :sfeS_x W OR LOJNDON DIRECT 2*|gf?SjSl^' The oilppor barque '• 053 tons Rcgistor. ? This vessel, now daily oxpeoted, will load fc <[ London on dißChargo of inward curgo. Havin '" a largo portion ot hor cargo engaged, sho wi - moot with quick dospatoh. For freight, &0., opply to OWEN & GRAHAM, Agents, jS^%v OASSKNGERS' LINE (JJ - -BT PACKETS TO NEW ZKA SsiAWmmi owned by mkssrs. Shaw SAVILL & CO.. 31, Loadenhall-stroet, Londo i The abovo lino of ships aro regular trader 1 to all the principal ports in Now Zealand. Tho aro clippor shipß. clasßed Al at I loyds', and con' ! manded by experienced masters. Tho bill c faro is most substantial, and of tho best qualitj i and tho accommodation roomy and convnniem Tho undorsignoa aro empowered to grant pai '. Bsgos from London to New Zealand, payment fo which havo been guaranteed in the colonj (return ships to London also leave at nlinoE rogular intervals. Full particulars on application to L. D.NATHAN -CD.,1) OWEN S: GRAHAM, VAgCItS. CRUICRSiIANIC&CO) VV HUNGA BTKAM NAVJ J*UJleamGA'nOX CO. (Limited). TIME-TABLE-MAY, 1881. , ' S" 'MANUKAU.'' Leave Onehunga: Leave Waiuku: • May May 7—Saturday, 11am 7—Saturday, I p m !)—Monday, 1 3(1 p m 9—Monday, (i p m 10—Tiiosdnj, 3pm 11—VVednt'sday,8am 13—Friday, . p m 11—Saturday, 11) a m lli—Monday, 715 a m IG—Monday, 12 noon IS-Wednesday, 830 a m 18-Wednesday, 115 p n 21-Saturday, 1015 a m 21—Saturday, 315pm ' 23—Monday, 1 30 p vi 23—Monday, 6 p m 21—Tuesday, 5 p m 25— Wodnesday, Sam 27—Friday, 1 p m 28—Saturday, 10 a in 30—Monday, 7 15 a in 30—Monday, 12 noon Manukau Heads-Every Thursday, S a m. A. CUNNINGHAM, Agent. Biiectric Bells. TjILECTRIC "OELLS (FOR DWELLING HOUSES) ELECTRIC TJELLS LKOTRIO DkLLS T. PEACOCK has just rocoived a shipment oi tho abovo, which can bo thoroughly rocom mendod to Householders on tho followinp grounds. They aro modorato in cost; com mnnication can roadily bo mado with any or all Of tho rooms in the house. Singlo sti okos of o telegraphic character can bo mado, <r t boll bo rung continuously at will. No dangerous acids are used with the battery, and it involves no trouble. One can bo soon on operation, and prices obtainod by applying to T. PEACOCK, Optician, SSORTLAK D-STREET 800-a ana Shoes. SOMERSET HOUSE, AUCKLAND, joiin"-".-smith, BOOT AND SHOE IMPORTER AND MANUFACTURER, JUNCTION OF QUEEN AND GREYS TRKETS. Laciks' Kid Boots to Order, lis. Cd. okTbelow ■fIW-''^^s:sffl\ ™** COS' IM *''ll?-iJjl';p2'*'~1 and writo it upon tho tablets of your memory: W. JOHNSTON, Boot and Shoomakor, Victoria-streot. Groat Sacrifice of tho abovo Goods for One Month only. __________________ Business Cards. Tj'EJIKY L. FOKSTEB, SOLICITOR AND BARRISTER, TAURANGA, AUCKLAND. Pr i^ COT TON & CO,, LAND AGENTS, AUCTIONEERS AND ACCOUNTANTS, GENERAL COMMISSION AGENTS, CAMBRIDGE (WAIKATO), AUCKLAND, Commodious Auction Mart and Store Room, JW O O V W A R D, • BAKER, CONFECTIONER, & PASTRYCOOK, Upper Queen-street, Wishes to call the polite attention of the inhabitants of Queen-street, and faimlios in the suburbs, to his superior Bread, Confectionery, and choico selection of Lollies, of tho moat tempting description. J. W. hopes to merit a Bhare of public patronage by selling at a low figure, and all orders, both Wholesale or Retail, wiU.be exe cuted at the shortest notice. Baking Done on Sundays. Note tho Address. /UAKKE BROTHERS, \J ARTIBT PHOTOGRAPHERS (OPPOSITE! UNION BANK), Queen-street, Auckland. Photography in the Latest and Most Fashionable Styles, Executed In , _ manner Unsurpassed in the Colonies. LARGE COLLECTION NEW ZEALAND VIEWS Always on Hand. WM. WILLIAMSON, Brass Founder and Gasfitter to-prepared to Re-lacquer Gasoliers, Pendants, and Brackets, Curtain Bands, Cornices, &0. EQUAL TO NEW. Repairs in Gasfitting and General Brassworls on the most roasonable terms. Beet workmanship guaranteed. ADDKE6B : High-street. Corner Victoria Btreet. Auckland J~ 0i pELH AM, • LADDER & BARROW MAKER, 80 and 82, Victoria-street. - Every Description of Ladders, Steps, Barrows I axrow Wheels, Clothes Horßes, Clothes Boxes Travelling Cheats, &c on hand or made U orAUberal discount allowed to Contractors anc on wholesale order. _,__„ „. T «_ Shop and Office Fittings, and aU kinds of Job btng work done by experienced workmen oi the shortest notice. • • . . N.B.—Ladders. Stops and Barrows lent oi hire. Violins bougbx. , , One or two superior old Violins for sale; also a good V.olincello. cheap. x o h"n sop" pc t tl HOUSE, LAND, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, Opposite H.M.s Cußtom-house, FORT-STREET, AUCKLAND Has Always for Sale Largo Blocks of LAND FARMS, both Improved and otherwise Also, OU SKS, COTTAGES, &c. On Most Reasonable Terms. JAMES CATER CHEMIST AND DRUGGIST; HOBSON-STREET, Close to We__ington-__reb_. "7 FLETCHER eJI • PRACTICAL TAILOR AND GENERAL OU ITTER (Late of Pitt-street), KARANGAHAPE ROAD Next door to Lambourne's, Ironmonger, Garments Mado to Order in Best Style, Qaalitj and Workmanship. Gentlomen- Own Materials Economically Made-up, , Garments cleaned, pressed, and neatly repairec Lowest Cash Prices. jjIKEEMAN'S BAY SOAP \YuRK£ SAUNDERS & GILBEBD, SOAP AND CANDLE MANUFACTURERS, Victoria-street, Auckland. ' do s_b^ 2. S c» d S& SW .. SSS.S^wSffIK : &hL^jA tssa£A 1 tions unav-idabio, is the. best guarantee of tt ) -apertor character of their goods. ' A Irifti to respectfully solicited.



Business CardSi WT. YOUNG, . FANCY PAPER-CUTTER, AND ORNAMENT MAKER, Wishes to make known that ho hag Opened Business in GREY-STREET, opposite Cook Btreot, and solicits a share oC public patronage. >r FIUKORNAMICNTS. SI'VIC DECORATIONS. H Gonoral Trimming in Artificial Work of tho 11 Most Elosant Description. __T Noto tho Address J J, SWlff NEKTON, O AUCKLAND STEAM W.OOD TURNING FACT.ORY, [', Wyndham Street (Next Shakks.kark Hotel), Having Introduced Steam Powoi, he 1b now pre V parod to make a Reduction of Twonty n rer Cent.off the price of all common work. y OT Conntrv Ordersnunotuallv nttondedto. *_9_ )f J JOOK-MNDINU «fc PAPER-RULING '< JL> Executed in all Its Branches, at I W. L E V S\ ir THREE DOORB ABOVE "STAR" O-FIOE, it Merchants' Account Hooks Ruled and Bound to suit requirements. MUSIC, MAGAZINES, AND LAW BOOKS Neatly Round, Bakers' Special Ruled Day-books. LIBHARY HOOKS STRONG AND OfKAI'I.Y HOUN '" 171 ISII 15 R AN D C 0., JP Wholesale Him-riNti and Family BUTCHERS, giIKKN-STHKRT [Noxt Hank of Nnw Zealand, Auckland], Poultry of All Kinds dresHod to order. Prime Smoked Tongues, Hoiuo-ourod Baoon Cornell Jioof on Sale in Largo Quantities, ear n.h.—Dealers in game, ti_ t.ivo I'hoaßHlits forwarded to all parts of tho Colony upon receipt of ordor. Families waited on in town or suburbs. * /~~~ ' / BIHOS. J. HAKBUTT, / AMERICAN CORN BROOM, ' AND STKAM BRUSH WORKS, ViCTORIA-STEKKT EAST, AUCKLAND. J A warded at Sydnoy Exhibition I Bbonee Medal and CkbtifiCats. Ir\ EOIt G E C O O Iv, VJT ELECTRO-PLATER, GILDER, And Natural Fwin Brooou, Bud, and Leaf Ornamknt Maker, Reepoctfully bona a renewal of the patronage f of his old customers and the public generally. Jowollory carofully repaired, and gilt or plated ' in a substantial manner. — GEORGE COOK, ; Uppor Queen-ureot, near the Young Womon's Instituto. Electro-plater and Gilder to Sir - Gnoriro Grey, 18.1. LIEWSON AND MELVILLB, 1 SHIP, YACHT ND BOAT BUILDERS, i SPAR MAKERS, KTO. ) Wynyakd Pier, Au kland. Vesselfl Dooked and Ropairod on tho Shortest Notice. Now and Second-hand Boats for salo or to let at tho Lowost Curront Prloo. BENCH AND ENGLISH HOUSE WELLESLEYSTRBET. VICTOR LuNGUET, , LADIES' & GENTLKMKN'S HAIRDRESSER A Largo Variety of Human Hair nnd Wigs on hand. I ~—— JW. X N I G 11 T • (late of the city market), ' Poulterer, Fruiterer & Greengrocer, Corner of Darby and Que a streets. Wholosalo and Rotuil. Established 18GC. SHHTINO SUPPLIED, Poultry, Drossr-d for Table, always rcn'ly. , Live Pigeons, Rabbiis, Fancy Birds, Ducks, i Goeae, Turkeys, and Fowls kept in stock. . Game Fowls, Spanish, llrahmas, and Bantams , (Puro-brod). , fbesii butter and egos always on hand. Licensed Dealer in Oamo. ', t3T KNIGHT'S CENTRAL MARKET, i Two doors abovo Arthur's Auction Mart. J E, K. BABER.j _M. RAWLINGS. TDABEK & 1 - AW LINGS [successors to toe lat bobkrt lube], GENERAL COMMISSION MERCHANTS AND IMPORTERS. FORT-STRKKT AUCKLAND. [A CARD. ■ TIT E D I C A L. A. BOSS, M.D., THYSICIAN AND SURGEON, Infarms his Friends and tho Public generally that ho hai Rcßumcd tho Practice of hia Pro fession at Onehunga. Catherine-street oir Church-stroot, April 13, 18.1. WPHILLIPPS & bOJN, • OIL, COLOUR, AND GLASS MERCHANTS, Importers of Paperhangingß. Hcrlm, Paints, Oils, Turpentine, Colour-. Varnishe*, French Polish, Gold Leaf, Artists' Colourß and Brushes: Plate, Sheet, Crown, Ornamental, and Photo-rnphie , Glass; Picturo Frames and Tapestry Mouldings, i Clock and Compass Glasses, Glazed ."ashes and Doors. Glass cut to size and carefully packed. t 05 & 97. QUKEN-STRKET. '■AMES F. LEPI NE, J aj TAILOR. Sea, Gruy-street (opposite the Market ;Hotel). Style and Fit Guaranteed. i Gentlemen's Clothing Cleaned and Repaired V, C 0 0 P E R, • SADDLER, COLXAR & HARNESS MAKER, Upper Queen-street, Auckland, Three Doors above the Army and Navy Hotel. N.B.—Courier Bags, Leggings, &c, &0., made to order on the shortest notice. Charges ' moderate. \TEWTON AND PONSONBY • J3| JUNCTION STORE, CORNER 07 ' Newton and Great North Koads. J. M. WHI T E (Late W. Baxter), FAMILY GROCER AND TEA DEALER Dairies of Butter of First-class Quality. ' Families Waited upon for Orders , Goods Promptly Dolivored. 5 1 J. A U -TIN & CO., 1 •la Wholesale BOOT AND SHOE MANUFACTURERS. i A Largo Stock of Pegged, Rive-Ted and Sewn Goods of aU sorts and sizes . to seloot from. i, AU Orders have Quick Despatch. - COLONIAL BOOT FACTORY, , 14, Wyndham-street. Auckland. TV/IR A. .. nA R v iV IC X, , SURGEON DENTIST, Shortland and Piinces-stroots, opposite St. Paul's Church. Terms moderate. ILLIAM T H '» MAO Corner of Lome and Victoria-streets, Auckland East > MONUMENTAL, MARBLE, AND GENERAL STONEMASON, ARCHITECTURAL SCULPTOR AND CARVER. Inscriptions accurate and beautiful. Monuments, Tombs, Headstones, and every ' description of Stone Work at tho lo west possible prices for town and conntrv. "UTEWTON VENETIAN BLIND ), JS WORKS, GEO. TUCKER, r' VENETIAN BLIND MAKER AND WIRE WORKER, KARANGAHAPK ROAD, NEWTON, Venetian BUnds of the best quaHty made and fixed at Is per foot. Wirewor.., of any desorip " tion and pattern, mado to order. >. Repairs neatly executed. THAMES CARRIAGE AJND DRAY FACTORY. JAMES MACKIE, o Proprietor, '- VICTORIA STREET EAST, AUCKLAND, ? Renairs of Every Description in Wood and Iror ir neatly executed on the Shortest Notice. __ SPRINGS MADE AND REPAIRED, m~ n,b,-C -untry Orders punctually »Uende< to.



Business Cards. ME T, T R A F F O R V, BURGEON DENTIST, Wa___-ield-strh_ct, near Queen street. Painless Extraotlon of eoth by tho Oxide' Nitrogen Gas. 1 A N S O N, . CARPENTER AND JOINER, BERKSFORD-STREET, Auckland, Opposito tho Congregational Church. All ropairs promptly and ooonomlcally executed, Est mates given. Funorals furnished. | H E N ju Jii R is O N, HOUSE, SHIP, SIGN, AND GENERAL DECORATIVE PAINTER, IN O. 8, WVND HAM-STREET. rWAYM O U T H, ' SHIP AND BOAT BUILBKR, Custom-iioubk-btrket, foot of Hobson- BTREET, Builder of all kinds of Yaohts. Lannohes, Uoats, Sco. Vessels Dookcd and Repaired. -hln Joinory of ovory description promptly attended to. CI H A R L X 8 PALMER, J DRAUGHTSMAN &0, Drawings, Mapß and Plans oompllod, Drawn te Scalo om Rough Skotohos or Traced. Addresses, &o Illuminated ir tho Highest Stylo of tho Art. v, Anotlonoorg'Show Plans and Lithographs. Schedules proparod for County and Highway Boards. OFFICE—2S, Queen -street, over National In surance ComDany's Office. ~h. L AID L A W, • STOREKEEPER, CONFE-TIONEB, BAKEH, &0., .&0., Bogs to inform tho Publio of Te Awamutu and Waikato, that ho has LEASED Mr Duffus's Premises, And la carrying on businoss as abovo AND TRUSTS BY SELLING AT REASONABLE PRICES, To rooolvo a sharo of PUBLIC PATRONAGE WILLIAM TENN AN T, PIONEBH MANUFACTURER OF UMBBKLLAB AND PARASOLS, Uppor Queen stroet. Wantod Known Tonnnnt's A I Umbrellas are tho Best and Cheapest. Now summer Btock at priccß to meet tho times. Rocovorintr in the best stylo, with ohoico variety of material. Noto-1. Lennox's Buildings, Upper IQuoon troot. Established. 1,869. JAMES BUTCH ER, CARTER, CO TRACTOR, &C Goods Cartrd and Dolivored from ship'a sldo on Shortest Notice Ballast Supplied. Newcastle and Bay of Islands Coal. Also, Firewood (out and unout) roasonablo. TM DWA R D BART LE JT ARCHITECT, STIOUBURY'S BUILDING QUEKN-STRKET. T7l M 1 T CjTeL SO IS & CO., KAURI GUM AND GRAIN MERCHANTS, SUIPPING AND COMMISSION AGENTS, NO. 19, QUEEN-STREET WnARF, Tjl D.W AB D G A H, TAILOR, ETC., WELLESLEY-STREET, AUCKLAND. TmDEN TERRACE POST OFFICE. F. M. MORLEY, TEA DEALER and FAMILY GROCE. Eden Terrace. Families waited upon for orders. Good dolivored to any part of tho Town and Suburbs. ■VT O T I C E. H P. Gibbons it Co. deliver for Cash, the BEST FIREWOOD.IC-t in BlookslJ or 12s Pee Ton. IL P. GIBBONS & CO., GROCERS AKD PRODUCE MERCHANTS, Hobson-street. Auckland. -trriCTORIA-STREET WEST, j. iiTdalton, FASHIONABLE TAILOR. Cuttlng-out on a Now Amorican System, where by a Porfect Fit is Guaranteed. Garments to Ordor in 10 hours' notico whon required. A speedy trl solioitcrL mAI 'I BROTHERS, JL MARBLE and FREESTONE MABONS. Monuments. Head-stones, Tombs, and Iron Tomb Railings. mSCRI-TIONB E3CKOO-KD IN A SUPERIOfI STYLE, Prices and DssiQNg FREE on Application. ADDRESS i~ Corner of Rutland and lome Streets. Auckland [Near Junction of Quoen and Wakefield strootsl. A R NOCK BROTH ER S, SOAP AND CANDLE MANUFACTURERS. COX'S CREEK, RICHMOND. OFFICE: DURHAM-STREET. AUCKLAND. Cash Purchasers of Tallow, Wool, Sheepskins, and Bones. s_~~i- a" N D POT T E R, COACH-BUILDERS, GREY-STREET, AUCKLAND. N.B.—lron-bark Shafts, Spokos, Felloes. Bluo Gum and kinds of Hardwood, at Lowoßt Market Prloos. Educational RGA N, PIANOFORTE AND HARMONY. MB. JOHN HART WELL has arrived from London. For Lessons, &*c, apply to Messrs Hoffman & Sons, Oucon-street, ■where Copies of his Compositions may bo had. PIANOFORTE, ORGAN, AND HARMONY. MR. ANOELO FORREST (Pupil of_Charlbs Halle). For terms and othor particulars anply to J. J. Milner & Co,, Auckland Music Warehouse, Queon-street. mHE Vkt of ringing. Mr H. GORDON GOOCH, Associate oi the Royal Academy oi Music, London, and Bronze and Silver Medallist of that Institu: Hon, receives Pupils for SINGING and VOICE PRODUCTION at his private residence in Wakefield-street. Publio and Private Banquets supplied with Vocal and Instrumental Music, upon reason able terms. Mr Gooob having had the direction of music at some of the Banquets in London, any gentlemen entrusting him with tho same in Auckland may depend upon a flnt-cIaSE nrogramme of Music being arranged,—therebj relieving themselves from all preliminary and tedious rietaiU. TiTJJS, H. E. BRABAZON, TEACHER OF THE PIANOFORTE. Pupils attended at their own Residences. Address :-Oare of W. Mears, Stationer Queen-street. BS, ALLAN W E fc> X TEACHER of Vocal and Instrumental Mosio. > Present Address— Devonshire Hous Hobson-street. M/| It P. B. WOOD HA __ Teaoheb of the Pianoforte and , Harmonium, I Address—Caro of Auokland Mnsio Wan house.



Business Notices. " rriHE CHEAPEST HOUSE 11, TOWN X FOR CONFECTIONERY, Janotion of Qrcy-stroot and Quoen-streot. THOMAS CIIN. Evory description of Lollies on hand. IRELAND BROTHERS, WOOL MERCHANTS, TANNERS AND LEATHER MANUFACTURERS, IMPORTERS OF Saddlors' and Bootmakors' Maohlnery, English and Foreign Loather, Saddlery, ' Saddlers' Ironmongery, Boot Uppors, Grindery, Mill Bolting, Suction and Delivery Hoso, &c. &c. Waiohousos:—Vulcan Lano and Hig street. Worka j—Panmuro. Auokland Constituents' Orders Promptly and fully *' Exoctuod. ; i ; CIENCING! FENCING! FENCING! I oan do at kinds of Fonclng at lower prices than anybody. Here's tho proof: Best Hobarton Palling Fonco, -8s; Heart Kauri Posts and Rails, , and Kauri Pallngß, las; Purlri Posts, and Hobarton Rails, I Is; do Kauri, 31s; Wire Fonpe (5 wires, 20s; Top Rail, 21s; Puriri Poate, ' Hobarton Top Rail and 5 wires, SUB. Othot kiwis equally ohoap. The matorlals and work of tho-best description. Largo stock of Posts ' and Hails for salo at low prices. Posts borod and morticed, and rails dressed on -round. SAM. WHITE, Fencer. Custom-house-street, NEW ZEALAND FERNS, unmounted on mounted, In Sets of from 12 up to 120 Varieties. Also, In Froncli Polished Mottled Kauri Boxes, each containing either 25, 60, 76,100, or 125 Vurioties. Tho 25 Variety Boxes as above _. ..£1 Tho 100 Variety Boxes as abovo £3 431. For Salo by— ERIC CRAIG, Princes-street. HJIO STOREKEEPERS AND ttOU»_; X HOLDERS. Thoso who onoe mako purchase- from the Ext-nsivo and Varied Stook ot EARTHENWARE, CHINA, AND GLASS WAHK, Kopt by tho andorslgnod, will admit that Cus torn-houso-stroot is tho proper placo to go to. EDWARD LEWIS. An^Exporionced Packor Engaged.' SATISFACTION FOR YOUR SHILLING JK YOU THY A TIN F WILSON'S EXCELSIOR BAKING POWDER, A Manufactured by F. Goodwin. Test it with any other at moro money, and in th~ future you will buy Wilson's. It only needs to bo known too euro tho sale. It is a first-class artlclo at area onablo prieo. Sold by moßt Grocers: half-pound tins, Is; larger tins, Is 3d. Wholosalo by F. Goodwin, near Soap-works, Parnoll. A liberal prollt to Grocers. mO* TRAVELLERS, &c. Presents for Home.—Very Randsomo Cur oßity Cabinets, Inlaid Table Tops, and Walking Sticks, mado of rich and beautiful Now Zealand Woods; also, Polished Spocimens of Woods In small box, and Brass-bound Chosts of Drawers in nicked Mottled Kauri. All at very reason able prices. WILLIAM NORRIE. WorkorofNatlvo Woods.top of dhortland-street. MR J. KOW E, GREENGROCER. Bckb to notify to his friends and tho goneral publlo that ho has taken that shop lately in the occupation of Mr J. Gardinor, next to Mr Phllio, Baker, Karangahapo Rowo. Nowton, and by strict attention to businoss, and supplying nothing but a good articlo, hopes tc receivo a fair patronago. Ordors promptly attended to. GOODS DELIVERED CJ AN FORD'S FARM PRODUCE AND © FRUIT. Dairy Fed __TBim_- PoJ, kPleß SUPERIOR POTTED HEAD, 8d per lb, an excellent i-renk fast Kolish. try my best TARANAKI BUTTER. T'ARANAKI BUTTER, lOd por lb. Best Hobart Town Potatoes, -Olbsfor Is, or is per lOOlbs; Bacon, Cheeso. Flour, Rico, &o„ sc FKUIT.-Eatlng and Cooking Apples, 3d . lb, ISLAND From Cd. to IS ISLAND ORANGES. per dozen. OKANGKS. Victoilastroot, oorner of Albertstreeu MRS. HODSON Dressmaker and Milliner, wishes to inform tho publio of Upper Queen street and its environs that Hats. Feathers, and Klbuons of all kinds aro cleaned on the pre mises at tho shortest notice. Dressmaking dono at very low prices, to compote with tho times. Note the address— UPPER QUKKN-STHKE KAURI-GUM BROKER, SHIPPING AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT. F. A. TWINAME Begs to Intimate thas he has commenced Business as Kauri-gum Broker, Shipping and General Commission Agent. Those who may favour him with business can rest assured that thsir interests wiU bo mos oarof ally attended to. Advances mado on Consignments and Ac count Sales promptly rendorod. Country Storekeepers' and Settlors' Orders executed with care and dispatch, at lowest rates, and free of commission. References kindly permitted to D. H. Mc kenzie, Esq., in whoso employment F. A. Twiname has been for over six years. tar Office : No. 8, Queen-street.. Auckland, March 1,1851. STEAM CABINET-MAKING WARE HOUSK, nOBSON-STREET. , JAMES-REID & SONS' FURNITURE EMPORIUM. Orders executed at the lowest possible prices, and Estimates given for all kinds ot Cabinet i making. The Proprietors roßpectf ully solicit a trial. TVTIGHT SOIL CONTRAOX. All persons in the City or Suburbs requiring the Borvicos of the presont Contractor at the 1 rkduoitd rates should mako early application to G. WILSON, at his resldonoe, Nelson-street, or under covor, addressod "G. Wilson, Nighl Boil Contractor, City Council Offices," GOOD NEWS I GOOD NEWS ! GOOD NEWS !!1 Storekeepers, Shopkeepers, and the general ' publio should now avail themselves of the opportunity of purchasing Puro Sweets, guaran teed to bo made from tho best sugars. The largest and most varied assortment in Boilec Goods ever offered to tho publio of Auckland An early inspection invited. Trade supplier with Boiled 7Da-lu Goods. Sole manufacture! > of French Creanvs. — James w. Marriott i Wholesale and Retail Manufacturing Confec tioner, Groy-streot. TjIURNITURE WAREHOUSE. C. LITTLE and C. MILLS having purchased t the Business lately carried on by J. J. Mills at Goneral Furnishing Warehouse, Victoria-street ; beg to inform their customers and the genera, , publio that in consequonco of great improve ; ments about to take place on the premises, thej ' have Reduced the Prices of their Varied Stock , to effect a Speedy Clearance. L. & M. wish tc call special attention to their stock of Mattrassei and Palliasses, both new and second-hand which are the best and cheapest in town. Valu , atlons made. Furniture Bought, Sold, or Ex changed. L. & M„ in addition to tho above ', are prepared to undertake the Furnishing o Funeralsat the cheapest rate.—Note the address ; i 3, Victoria-street West. D' ~R O ~S S . KAURI GUM MERCHANT And Commission Agent. > D. Ross having leased Mr Roid's New Store Gore-street (between Custom and Fort streets) has commenced business as Kauri Gum Met chant and Commission Agont. Highest pne paid for Kauri Gum. . Auckland, March 11,18S0. - TtTOIICU OF REMOVAL CHEAP FURNISHING MART, QUEEN-ST (Between tho Albert and Thistle Hotels.) D. OLPHKRT, late of the City Market, hn removed to tho abovo spacious Premises, and I • now Belling his varied and cxtensivo stock c [, Furniture, Bedding. Holloware, Cutlery, Chin; Glass, Earthenware, &0., *.c, at reduced pricei to make room for new goods. Having a ho:sc and spring cart, goods will t corefully packed and promptly delivered Frk OF OHARG-. • „ . .: N.B.—Glassware. Earthenware, ftcjlent 0 ' Ulro at Moderato Charges.



Business Notices. MESSRS. GKAY AND EDWARDS wish to announce that they have oom -1 menced business in Auckland as AGENTS for the Purchase and Disposal of native Lands. Having had large experience in native matters, they are able to give tho best assur ances to their clionts. - The following Valuable Blocks, with secure titles, are now open for disposal :— So veral Blocks of Land situate in the Touranga District, Bay of Plenty, containing in all about 25.C00 acres. Title: Crown Grant. Offices: CANADA BUILDINGS, LOWER QUEEN-STREET. DUB LI C NOTICE. In consequonco of E. Carr's appointment as Manager of tho Now Zealand Timber Co., tho firm of E. Carr and Son is this day dissolved, by mutual consent. All accounts owing by the above Arm will bo paid by Fdwin J. Carr, who i will also receive all monies duo to them, ELI WIN CARR. , EDWIN J. CARR. Auckland, April 23,1881. WITH referenco to the above, E. J. Carr respectfully informs his friends ' and tho public that ho will still continue tho . Coal and Firewood Business, at tho Yard, corner of Nowton and Karangahapo Roads, W~ ° T x ° E' T. B. HILL takes this opportunity of return- I ing liia sineero thanks to all his friends, old customers, and the public in goneral for past i favours, and to in form them that ho has Resumed i BußinesH, and will bo glad to see all the old , faces again, and as many new ores as passible. I HIARMAOY AND GKNKRAL MEDICAL > WAREHOUSE, • Opposite tho Theatre Royal, Queen-street. i MIGHT-SOIL CONTRACT. To tho Inhabitants of Ponsonby, Newton, and surrounding districrs:—l request tho people that I work for (removing night-soil) to lot me know by letter whethor my men are doing thoir work in v proper manner or not. I believe thoro B some treachery at work, and I wish to I I get at the bottom of it. GEORGE WILSON, Nelson-street, IMPORTANT P U HLIC N OTICE. [ OPENING OF THE CHEAP HARDWARE STORE, Wellesley-strket West. John frith I Begs to inform tho Publlo of Auckland that he is now offering all kinds of OLASS, CHINA, EARTHENWARE, BRUSIIES, AND ALL KINDS OF GENERAL HARDWARE, At Considerably Lobs than Queon-street Prices. A Call Invited to Sco for Yourselves. Note tho Address THE CHEAP HARDWARE STORE, Noxt to J. and G. Buchanan's Stono and Marble Works, Wellbbley-stheet West. riiO BUTCHERS, SETTLERS, A FARMERS, AND OTHERS. The undersigned aro Cash Purchasers of HIDES. SHK.PSRINS, WOOL. TALI OW, BEKSWAX, fee, &c, at Highest Markot Rates, in any quantity. Consignors direct will havo prompt and im mediate cash remittances returned at satisfac tory rates. IRELAND BROS., Tanner and Leather Manufacturers, auckland. ■m/j- USIC t MUSIC! MUSIC Songs 1 Duets, Piano Solos, and Duets] Dances 1 Victoria Magazines t BOOKS! BOOKS! BOOKS! BOOKS for Presents BOOKS for Prizes I BOOKS for Sunday-School Librarios POETICAL WORKS! NOVELS in Great Variety PHOTOGRAPH ALBUMS ! SCRAPS! SCRAP ALBUMS ! CHRISTMAS CARDS ! BIRTHDAY CARDS! SUNDAY SCHOOL REWARD CARDS ! JUST OPENED A CHOICE ASSORTMENT op THE ABOVE W. E. MEA RS, Bookseller, Stationer, and Music Seller, quee n-stre bt, tS h v t c H I n son, JLV- BUTOHKR, Victobia-strek., gays to his old friends, " Call at my Now Shop and inspect tho choico-(?rainod Country Meat at Queen-street Prices, for I can, and will, sell Cheap, and shall bo pleaECd to see my old cus tcmors and all the surrounding public." Great Reduction on Saturday Night, To Clear Out. tsr Note the Address. TJ UL L BROTHERS HAVE NOW LANDING, 1,200 PACKAGES, Consisting GROCERIES AND OILMEN'S STORES, AND HAVE FOR SALE AMERICAN RANGES AND STO"VE3 BARBED STEEL FENCING WIRE . DOUGLAS PUMPS, LAWN MOWERS CORN'SACKS, GRINDSTONES, OIL STONES, &C, &C, &C, Agents for J. Craig & Son's Colebratod Scotch Whiskey. HDLL "BROTHERS, Auctioneers, >Vlne and Spirit Merchants Quoen-street Kauri Gum Stores. Bre water Free and Bonded Stores Albert-street. i WatcHmaKers and Jewellers. pHRISTMAS TTOLIDAXS. VISITORS in Auckland would do well TO CALL ON T TT O W D E N And INSPECT his Stock of ■ GOLD PIANOS, AND ORGANS, SILVER JEWELLERY ! WATCHE3. BTO. IWWhich they will llnd upon avorage to be ' TWENTY PER CENT. CHEAPER than any Other House. SHORTL AND -STREET A^joinine General Post Office. \ Hotels. ' T\7A RKWO RT H HOTEL, \\ MAHURANGI. G. F. SUCH, Proprietor. , First-class accommodation for Travelers* | I Boats can be obtained on reasonable terms, ) Horses on biro. i Tho '.steamer from Aueklandl'nrrives and de I Darts twice a-wee_. I _ . , — i \_"R. JOHN GKOOaN (late or tnc • __?__. Prince Albert Hotel. Onehunga), begs to ' inform tho Public of Auckland that he has taken over (from Mrs C. Moeller) that well known Hotel in Upper Queen-street THE : QUE UN'S HEAD; and trusts by keeping ' Liquors of the Best Brands only, to receive a , fair share of patronage. Mr Grogan will also bo \ glad to see any of his friends from Onehunga : when they are in town. First-olass aocommoda- I ion. Good Beds. j r\ C C I D E N T A L H 0 TEL. \ ALBEHT FISHER ', (Formerly with Mr. John Couplandv Thames Hotel, and late of tho Imperial and Prince - of Wales Hotels, Wellington), I Begs to inform the Public, his Patrons, and 1 Friends that he has purchased the far-famed ! OCCIDENTAL HOTEL. That additions and alterations, conducive to the " greater comfort and convenience of the Public, j have been completed, and that every endeavour will bo made, and no expense spared, to main ' tain the high reputation of th House. i, THE CAFE. '■ This department, under the management of _ an experienced chief, will bo conducted on a c scale worthy of the name and fame of the Occidental Hotel, , . -171 CLARK SX A F J'', '• Jj a formerly of the City Club ('ately of tie *• Terminus Hotel, Helousvillo), having bought the Freehold of tho Whangarki Hotel from " Mr Oriffior, begs to inform visitors that no effort Will bo spared to afford satisfaction, r* Horses and Pleasure Boats on Hire. IB f -Ij.ERRY HOTEL, NORTHCOTE, s| J- wa* STOKES' POINT, » c j, MAXWELL, Proprietor, m AOO-Mm. -fttlon tor Travellers, Saddk'flUorseE L on Hire;



uraDerv. -TVRAPKRY SALE. GREAT BARGAINS! In consequence of the recent fire in Qaecn-Btrcet, and the determination of tho owner to erect New and Enlarged Prenilsos: DUNNE, HALL & CO. Are compolled to clear offtheir Large, kntihel. NEW, and well-assorted stock, at a Great Sacrifice, during tho next T WO or THREE WEEKS, comprising Millinery. Drkss Goons in French and English Cashmeres, Lustres, coburqs, pompadore, silk Velvet and Print. Particular attention is called to a Magnificent Lot Of AM X RIC A N ULSTERS and JACKETS of perfect out and fit. Finest Cashmere Jeksbys for Ladies and Children, LACK CURTAINS, Also, a Large Stock of SHETLAND SHAWLS, In tho Newest and Handcomest Patterns, And General Hosiery. DUNNE, HALL & CO. bog to intimate that in announcing this Bale they do so only on account of the circumstances Btated abovo. 17 4, tji U E E N■ S TR E E T, Opposite Thistlo Hotel. IyfIILLINKRYI MILLINERS! MRS. MACKRELL, FASHIONABLE DRESS AND MANTLE-MAKER, KARANGAHAPE ROAD. B_LTING DONE BY MACniNK FOR THE TRADE. Next door to the Post Office. V^ ANTED KNOWN MISS DELANEY DRESS AND MANTLE MAKER (Late Forewoman of Mr. W. Rattray's), Begs to intimate to her Friends and Customers i that sho has commenced Business in the EW BUILDINGS, ALBERT-STREET, Next tho Corner of Wycdham-etreet. Prompt attention will bo given to aU orders she may bo entrusted with. X\T ELLESLEY HOUSE. AUTUMN AND WINTER, 1881. JUST OPENED. For Tnic Present and Coming Season, A SPLENDID ASSORTMENT OF LADIES' AND CHILDREN'S HATS; In Chip, Straw, Folt, Beaver Seal, &c NEW MILLINERY, NEW FEATHERS, NEW FLOWERS, NEW DRESS.GOODS, &C. A. LOVE TT, DRAPER, WELIiHSLKY-STREKT. AL COLM MURCHIE, TAILOR, Siiortland-street. OPENING, ex Oxford, GRAND IMPORTATION OF TWEEDS, COATINGS, &C. M, MURCHIE, Opposite Messrs. Clark and Sons, SIIORTLAND-STREET. Wanted, a Message Boy. T^OTICE TO THE PUBLIC. MUNRO & MILLIGAN Beg to annonnce that they have commenced Business as T-VRAPERS AND /CLOTHIERS ON THE Deferred Payment System, in the karangahape road (Opposite Newton Post Office), Where t have a Wkix-assorted STOCK of the BEST CLASS GOODS, In tho following Departments :— Dresses, Prints, Calicoes. Lonqcloths, Sheetings, Linens, Flannels, Blankets, Rugs, Carpets Oxford SrfiRTiNG, Counterpanes, Waterproof Cloaks, Mantles, French Mbkinofs, Shawl., Cashmeres, Silks, Shirts, Curtains, Umbrellas, Mantle Cloths, • and ~ Tweeds. GENTLEMEN'S CLOTHING In al its Branches. Tho Deferred Payment System has been found to b. a great boon, by enabling those with limited incomes to prooure 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, are in a position to offer the'BEST GOODS on the Most Advan tageous Terms. OT Note the Address,— "V/TUNRO & -TVTILLIGAN, KARANGAHAPK ROAD - fODDOsite the Newton Post Office), QOSIERY, Lames' underclothes, &c— Constant supply always on hand to suit the seasons and faßinons. Ladies' White Stock ings from 6d a pair, very good value: Mens Socks from 3Jd; Men's Braces from 6d a pair; an extraordinary cheap line ot Ladies i Fashion ablo Stockings at.ls: Ladies' Chemises, &c, beautifully trimmed, from 2s 6d; Nißhts from 3b 9d each; Ruffle, d per yard; Net Trimming for Ball OreBSCB, 6d dozen yards; Boaded Crape ditto, Gd dozen yards; Crape Flowers from Bd spray; other goods equally, ohoap.—Note tho Address J. Greon. 11 Victoria-street \TOTICE.—Great Surprise I The Ladies J3I all say that Williams's is the Cheapest House in Town for Fancy Drapery and Small Goods. A splendid lot of Ladios' Underclothing, Skirts, Laco, Ties, Maltese Lace, Ribbons, &c; a lot of Ladles' Back Combs, Belts, and Neck Frilling, all prices from 2d a yard; a nice lot of Gilt and Black Brooches and Karrings cheap, Ladies from the country would do well to buy their goods at Williams's, Cheapest House in Town, foot of Grey-street, four doors from Market Entrance, '.opposite Dampier's. Open ill Op.m . : ■A SINGLE CALL AT A. O. STEPHEN ■___ SON'S NEWTON HOUSE, Karangahapo Road, is aU that ia needed to prove that Pur chasers Of Drapery cau obtain Goods ot equal value, and very much lower prices, than at A.6,5» calls special attention to his Complete Stock of Flannels, Caliooe?, Blankets, Plaids, -erges, Ich Beiges, Satin Cloths, Cashmeres. Tweeds, Ulsters, Jackets; also, to his Varied Stock of Hosiery, Gloves, and Straw Goods. 1 case Corsets just arrived. A. O. STEPHENSON, Nowton (near Post Office). WN. HENDERSON, # DRAPER, .„„ m „ HOSIER AND HABERDASHER, 210, Queen street. Respectfully invites tho Public to inspect iis Stock of Millinery andllats of the ne west shapes. Sealskins, from 7s 6d; Plush and Beaver, frorri 6s 6d; Straws, from 6d upwards; also, Good Variety of Dress Materials from Id per yard; Ladies' and Children's Jackets and Ulsters of tbe newest styles, at lowest prices. Miss Shera takes charge of the Dressmaking Department. Note the Address. j IVTOTICE !—We can and will sell Cheap _[_S Best Plush Hats, 6s 6d ; Real Bealskin Hats, 10s; Latest styles in Black Chip and Straw, from lOd to ss; Long White Ostrich Feather?, 4s; All the newest shades in Silkß, Velvets,- and Plush; Flowers, Feathers, and Kibbons, Chenille and other ties, Bd_e_ch; Ladies' Felt and Winsey Skirts. 2s 61; Gentle mens' whi'e and coloured Shirts, from 2s 6d, at Gkorge Carter's, (late Adams), Victoria f^treet, next door to Adams, Watchmaker.—Roll Up! : : , ANEW ZEALAND WAK'i SUPPLIED. W. PETTY, Ladies' Montlo, Ulster, Jacket, Stay'and Corset Manufacturer, Upper Queen street, Auckland (two doors above Messrs Rush brook & Bridgman'e). W.P. bees to inform the Ladies of Auckland and tho surrounding dis tricts that he has recently arrived from England, bringing with him materials and everj rcqu*Fite for carrying on tho above business ir all its branches, and liope.i by supplj ing a gooe 1 article at reasonable prices, and by strict atten tion to business, to merit a Share of theii patrOnago. A trial is respectful solicited True Fit Guaranteod.



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I A-DUS-mertt,H. f")m HEA TR E ROYAL. " ( 1 Lessee and Proprietor-Martin Sunonsen. 'I POSITIVELY LAST THREE NIGBITS ! » POSITIVELY LAST THREE NIGUIb ! c 5- OF d SIMONSEN'S ROYAL ENGLISH AND J 1 ITALIAN OPERA COMPANY. '" TO-NIGHT! TO-NIGHT! TO-NIGHT! TO-NIGHT t TO-NIGHT! TO-NIGHT I Thursday, May 5. Thursday, may 5. LAST TIME! LAST TIME! LAST TIME I LAST TIME ! h OF SULLIVAN'S NAUTICAL COMIC OPERA, H.M.S. PINAFORE I -H.M.B. PISISB-SSI H.M.S. PINAFORE 1 Received last night with D J Boisterous Applause ! Shouts of Approbation \ arid Genuine Enthusiasm ! To-morrow (Friday), May 6, THE GREAT EVENT OF THE SEASON. ,' BENEFIT of Madame FANNY SIMONSEN t On which occasion the Grandest Pro j gramme ever presented in this town wii. 'be given, consisting of tho entire Tragio j Opera, ia four acts, Bellini's master-piece, N 0 R M AI li And a Grand Vocal and Instrumental Concert 1 In which all the Artistes not singing In i tho Opera will appear in conjunction i, with Martin Simonsen, tho Great ' Violinist, who will perform some of his i Wonderful Violin Solos. [A CARD.] MadamoFanny Simonsenhos the honourto an ' nounce to tho Public of Auckland that her Fare well Benefit will take place To-morrow (Friday), the 6th May, and that being a'so the last per formance but one of the Opera Company in this town, and a splendid programme being offered, Madame Simonsen hopes to have the patronage 1 of so enlightened a public as that of Auckland, who have so well appreciated her artistic efforts * during the opera season. Not wishing to force any part of the publio to patronise her by send ing ciroulars or otherwise, Madame Simonsen all the same hopes for a bumper house on this her last appearance but one and farewell benefit in this town, and also takes this opportunity ol thanking the publio for past favours. The Programmes will be published to-morrow, and on account of the length ot the same, tho performance to-morrow evening will commence at half-past seven. Saturday, Next, May 7, Positively Farewell Night of the Season 1 Offenbach's World-renowned Opera-Bouffe, in four acts, GRAND DUCHESS OF GEROLSTEIN ! Madame Fanny Simonsen in her great im personation as " The Grand Duchess. Prices of Admission for Single Nights :-Dross Circle, 6s; Stalls, 4s; Pit, 2s. Box plan at Min ers Auckland Music Warehouse, Queon-st. f\ HOR A L HALL. MR SLATER'S MATINEE CONCERT ON SATURDAY, May 7th, at three o'clock. P R 0 G R A M.M-E— ■-■;< Overture (Pianoforte) "Le Pre aux „ Clercs" Hebold Mr Delany and Mr Slater Cavatina, "Ob, Love forme thy Flower" Bellini Miss Martina Simonsen Song,/ The Storm Fiend" (first time in Auckland) ROEOKEL Mr Gordon Qooch Aria, " Alas! Those Chimes so Sweetly Stealing" V. WALLACE Miss Leonora Simonsen Pianoforte Solo, "Andante L Rondo Capriccioso' Mendelssohn Mr Angelo Forrest Romanza, "Non c ver" T. Ma-Tet Eignor Paladini Aria, "Scenes that are Brightest" V. Wallaoh Madame Fanny Simonsen Descriptive Song, "Tho Desert" (by request) • EMANUEL Mb Gordon goooh Duet, ."The Fan" (first time in Auok land) H. Leslie The Misses Simonsen Pianoforte Solo, "Minnehaha" Jas. M. Wehli Mr Angelo Fobrkßt Aria, "M'appariTul' Amor" ' FLOTOW Signor Palidini Quartott," Good Night" Flotow Madame Sjmonsen, (Miss Leonora Simonsen, Sigkor Paladini and Mi? Gordon Gooch, Kirkman's Boudoir Grand Pianofore will bo need. Accompanists—Mr Delany and Mr Slater. Carriages may he ordered at -.30. Tickets, Is, 2s G_ and Is, at Auckland Music Warehouse (Milner's) and Eady's. * T ORNE-STEEET HALL. SUNDAY EVENING, MAY Srn, Eight o'clock. MADAME LOTTI WILMOT Will Leoture on .', "AUCKLAND BY DAY," p. p. k AND "AUCKLAND BY NIGHT." . ; " Oh, would some power the giftie gio us. To see ourselves as others see us,-i j Donations—Stalls, 2s; Body o£ Hall, Is. » MATEUR THEATRICAL'S. MASONIC HALL, ONEHUNGA., \ On FRIDAY, May 6. will be produced that Fine Comedy of , . i: C A S T E, -'.< •;.; In aid of tho Onehunga Publio Library. ■ Doors open at 7.30; commence at 8 p.m. Gallery and Reserved Seats, 2s; Backseats, 1;. For particulars see programmes and posters. SIMONSEN'S OPERA.—An Omnibus will leave Onehunga Wharf every evening at 6.30 o'olook for Simonsen _ Opera.-etnrnlng to Onehunga at close of performance.—W. Weston T> 0 X IN Gl B OX'INGI R. DAVIS' BOXING SALOONy .nio Hobson-btreet (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. Terms moderate. Gloves provided. Aquatics. OONSONBY REGATTA CLUB. Sweepstake Sailing Race will bo held on SATURDAY next, for Boats under 10 feet measurement. First prize, Silver Clip (presented by Mr Wm. Stanford), with a third1 of Stakes added. Second prizo. remainder of Stakes. If over ton entries, third boat to savo stakes. I Entrance fee, 10s. Entries to bo made on FBI- I DAY next, 6th May; at 8 p.m., at the Ponsonby Club Hotel. if.--'-- ARTHUR K. I__Wl3, - Hon. Sec, Ponsonby Regatta Club, SDortiner. _-j L. FLEMING'S NOVELTY • CONSULTATION No. 2, ON THE * NEW ZEALAND GRAND NATIONAL ; STEEPLECHASES, To be held at Timaru, on TUESDAY, May 2tth, 1831, including j The New Zealand Grand National Handicap, | Hunt Club Cup, and Maiden Plate." 3000 SUBCKIBERS AT IOSi EA^bZ _ ' i Each Tloket has a chance of winning _ Prizes. i n.z.g;n!& : °' '-•r':'" M' .FiratHorso.. ... .. - _„350. Second Horse .. .. * ...'-,' :..'-'125 . Third Uorse .. .. ..--.. '80-- II Starters and Non-Starters •• .. 115 I " HUNT CLUB CUPi m° First Horse.. .. £175 Second Horee .. .. .. ~ 75 Third Horse .-. .. ;. .. 50 Starters and Non-Starters .; II .. IHS MAIDEN PLATE.,. rl ~-■ I First Horse.. ..• .. .. * ..£175 Second Horse .. ..- .. a 75 > ;, Third Horse .. .. ..■■-< ..'* 60 • Starters and Non-Startera ... ... Us.. ~-..., .-.,::',-,:■■ ■■'■j'.£us'A 3. As each Race will bo drawn separately, every Subscriber will have a chance of winning Three Priz-s for each Ticket. Tho Drffwittfc'/wfll be held under tho supervision of a Committed of Subscribers, r.nd Results advertised in daily n papers, intending Subscribers are requested to mane early application. If Cheques ure sent exchange must be added, and stamps onolosed for reply and result. ■: a_\ ci.tr.: ,-.*Ji J. L. FLEMING, Auctioneer, &o.i,i.u:i HigU-streot, Triangle, Chrigtchucch.