The Auckland Evening Star.

Vol. XIL—No. 3,357

AUCKLAND, N.Z., SATURDAY, APRIL 30, 188,1- _

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Shipping. rjyl {J TEAM TU LOJNUU.W. ORIENT~LINE. hS™*bm°B"' Tho following Steamships be onging to tho Orier.t Steam Navigation Com pany! Limitedi.nndth 3 PaclfleSteam Navigation Company will leave SruNEY at the under mentioned datee for MXL 10URNE, AUE LAIDHi and LONDON, via Sues Canal:— Stoamon | rteg. 'I'onge | Dato. LU-ITANIA 3M* April.i LIGUR A I.G-6 May G POTOSI 1. -19 May2o GARONNE 3.576 Juno 3 OHIMBORAZO.... 8,817 Juno 17 JOHN KlilH.lt 1,1-2 July 1 And "tho""Sorvico will ho maintained ny sao oooiUng steamers at intervals o£ a Fortnight. Faro to London, 15 to 70 guineas. Suez Canal Dues, 8s in addition. Parcels booked through to London. Passongers en book from Auckland at a through ra o to cover Intercolonial fare and Cantil duos, and so securo special advantages. Passages from London can bo granted in Auckland. For plans and full particulars, apply, In London, to F. Green & Co., and Andorson, Andcrf on Se Co., Joint Mauagors of tho Lino tho Agents in Aucklanu. UNION STEAMSHIP DO. OF N.Z, Limited Queeu-Ptroot. HZ" Vf^ U COMPANY OF NEW |f S^fes\ ZEALAND |LIMIT-_ p__£2__k Time TAblb f MAY, ISSI. FOR GISBORNK, NA^IKK, WELLINGTON, LYTTELTON, PORT CHALMKKP. and B1 _UFF IKRQM QITBBN-STrKKT WfUKF) BteunehlPi Date ol Sallln-, rjataert RtNOAROOMA Thursday, 5,10 a.m. — Rotomaiiana I'burcday, 1-, 10 a.m. — FOB TAKA.NAIU. NICLSO. , PICTON, WKL LINGTON. LYTTKLTON AND West Coast Ports (from Manukau) Ikkouis Monday.May 2,10 a.m 0.10 a.m. (ifmailatrived) Hawea Tdesday, 10.3 p.m. 2 p.m. FOR SYDNitY. via RUSSELL. Rotorua Tuesday.May 3,1 p.m. - FOR MELBOURNE, Via SOUTH. Rinoarooma Thursday, 5,10 am, — Rotomaiiana Thursday, 12,10 a.m. — KOR KUBSKLL AND KAWAKAWA, RoTonuA Tuesday, 3,4 p.m. — Rotomaiiana Monday, S, 1 p.m. — __T Cargo Tnuot bo alongside one hour before time of departure. Passago Tickets must bo taken at tho office bofore embarking. Auckl* Ad Branoh I 53. Qneen-stient. tfr^^^Q S. 'COROMANDEL.' "3*»^3»* * TIMETABLE. FOR WAIHKKE AND COROMANDEL. From Auckland— Kvory Monday and Wednesday, 12 noon From Coromandel— Saturday, 30th, 12 noon No cargo received within half-an-hour of advertised time of sailing. Weather and othrr circumstances permitting, A. R. 11. SWINDLEY, Managor. -Sfcfe-1 gTKAM TO HOT SPRINGS. -ffi^^^-IO MAHURANGI, Matakana, mm i__ ~m> __xwav, and Omaha. The s.B. ROSE CASKY, Al at Lloyds. J. Casey. Master. For Hot Springs and Matakana—Every Tues day, at 11 o'clock For Hot Springe and Mahnrangl— Thursday, May 5, at 11 o'clock Saturday, May 7. at 11 o'clock Thursday, May 12, at 11 o'clock Saturday. May 11. at 11 o'clock Thursday, May 10, at 11 o'clock Saturday, Way 21, at 11 o'clock Thursday, May 20, at 11 o'clock Saturday, May 28, at 11 o'clock All cargo must bo down half-an-ho ur before .dvortlsed time ol caving, or it will not be No Parcels or Goo Is taken without a shipping note. , __ For freight or passage apply to CASKYt June 12,1879 TfiOß LOiNDON DIRECT. The c'lppor barquo 633 tons Register. This vessel, now daily expected, will load for London on discharge of inward cargo. Having a large portion of her cargo engaged, she win meet with quick despatch. For freight, &c, apply to OWEN & GRAHAM, Agents. **_>_ IBAN-KNGERS' LINK OF ijglg^ JL PACKETS TO NEW ZEAJ 3™B" OWNED BY MKS3RS. SHAW, BAVILL & CO., 34, Leadenhall-atreet, London The above line of ships are regular tradei. to all tho principal ports in New Zealand. _ bey are clipper ships, classed Al at Lloyds', and com manded by experienced masters. Ihe bill of faro fs most substantial, and of tho best quality, and tho accommodation roomy and convenient. The undersigned are empowered to grant pas sages from London to New Zealand, payment for which have been guaranteed in the colony. Hoturn Bhipß to London also leave at almost regular intervals. Full particulars on application to L. D. NATHAN & C 0.,!) OWKN & URAHAM, VAgeita. CRUICKSHANK & CO) ■gA-f^ a UCKLAND STEAMSHIP COMPANY. The 88 ' ' SOUTHERN CROSS,' FOR LEVUKA AND SUVA, Will leave Auckland for above porta on MON DAY, May 2nd, at i p.m. Arrangements havo been made with the Union S.S. Co. to book Passengers and Freight be twecnFlji and South crn Ports and Anstralaslan Colonies at Low Rates. Further particulars can be obtained at tne Company's Office, Queen-street Wharf. W. LODDER, Manager. "jXJvJL^ QTEAM TOTHE l[|s||n^. THAMES TE AROHA GOLDFIELDS, CONNECTING WITH OHINKMURI, OMAHU, WAITOV PLAINS, AND MORRINS VILLE. Piako DISTRICT. •ENTERPRISE NO. 2' &«TE AROHA.' From Anokland l From Thames t __ Saturday, 10.30 p.m. The above steamers connect at Junctfon of the Walhon with the steam launches Klro Riro' and 'Memsabib.' To Thames .. Saloon, 7s 6d; Steerage, 5s Not responsible for shipping, carrying, or dis charging five Stock. ans> FERKY co> Agents. T£i^ IiWR RUSSELL, WHANGA ?gP_>>J ROA, AND MANGONUI. Tho s.a. ' lONA' will leave every Monday at 5 p.m. (weather permitting*. Passengers booked and small parcels prepaid at the Office on the Wharf. No cargo recefved after 4 p.m. FOR WHANGAREI AND MANGAPAI. The s.b. • ARGYLE' wfll leave for the above places every Tuesday and Friday at 5 p.m. FOR TAURANGA, S.S. 'WELLINGTON' Will leave Qneen-atreet Wharf at 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 3 Connecting with s.s. 'Fingal' for Mercury Bay and Tairna on 20th April, 28th April, and 3rd May: and s.s. 'Staffa' for Opotiki and Fast Coast; also connecting with s.a. liatl katf* for Katikatl Settlement. Weather and other cfrcumstances permitting. No cargo.received after 2^ cmmo H, Manager. _£______. C^ nAKLES "R AlljKi» |||i§3||^ AUCKLAND AND NORTH e&SS__l_a- SHORE, SHIP, YACHT, AND BOAT-EUILDER, Foot of Albert- treet, near the Dock, • Builder Of every description of Ships' Boats, Launches, Yachts, &c. to any size or design. Vessels Docked and Repaired. Spars made, &c, and all sorts of Ship Joinery done at the shortest notica. ißtimates nnd Designs furnlsh-d. New ftnfl Second-hand Boats alway. on hand, and for Salo Cheap. 7*03., In return _g thanks for past Tavonrs, _g'i to inform his numerous friends andcttsto __ari that he has secnred Business Prefnlses in kuo-land as above, where he will bo glad to receive any orders, and will endeavour to give *Ue same satlalftction aa heretofore,



Skipping. fijMfc- "PENINSULAR AND ORI- KNTAL STKAM NAVIGA "*^ra_»TION COMPANY. probable sailing arrangements. For CEYLON, fee, with Mails and Passengers for EUROPE and tho EAST. q,„„_„. I Leave I Leave Steamer. | Sydnoy I Molb'rne EOSCTTA, via Bombay.. May 1 May 9 KHEDIVK, viaGallo..., May IS May 23 KABHQAR Juno 1 Jmio « riaco and Hour of Departure :— Sydn---.. _ Circular Quay, at!) a.m. MKI.ROURNB .. Railway Pier, at 2 p.m. Adelaide .. CHeuelg, about v p.m. For further information apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO.. Agonts for Auckland. £____?=»- __TEAM TO THAMES, CAR- S^S^O RYING PASSKNGKRS AND a"~ CARGO, OONVKCTINO WITH OIIINE MURI, OMAHU, WAITOA PLAINS, AND MORHINS VILLS (Piako Dialrictl. Time Table. S.S, 'ROTOMAHANA.' From Auckland! Saturday, 3 afternoon Quenday, safternoon Wednesday, 5 afternoon Thursday. 5 afternoon Friday, 6 aftornoon From Thamoa t Tuesday, 10 morning Wednesday, 9 morning Thursday, 10 morning Friday, 10.30 morning Saturday, 12 noon Thames to Coromandol: Monday, 7.30 morning Coromandel to Thames: Monday, 1 evening Fares to Thames: Saloon, 7s Od; Steerage, 6s. Through to To Aroha, 153. Froight through to To Aroha, 25s por ton. No Cargo received within half-an-honr of ad vortfsod tfmo of leaving. ERASER & TINNE, Agents. riEfcgs- \\r AIUKU AND OiN E ICTBp*- Vt hunga stkam navi. mmmm GATION CO. (Limited). TIME-TABLE-MAY, ISBI. 'MANUKAU.' Leave Onehnnga: Leave Walnkn: May May 2—Monday. 715 a m 2—Monday, 12 30 p m 4—Wednesday, 83l)am 4—Wednesday, 130pm 7—Saturday, 11am 7—Saturday, 4 p in 9—Monday, 1 30 p m 9—Monday, Opm 10—Tucsdaj, 3pm 11-Wcdnesdoy, Sam 13—Friday, 4pm 11—Saturday, 10 a m 16—Monday, 715 a m 10—Monday. 12 noon 18--Wednesday. 830 a m 18—Wednesday, 115 p m 21-Saturday, 10 15 am 21—Saturday, 315p m 23-Monday, 1 30 p m 23-Monday. G p m 21—Tuesday, 5 p m 25—Wednesday. 8 a m 27—Friday, 1 p m 2S-Saturd_y, 10 a m 3.—Monday, , 15 a m 30—Monday, 12 noon Monuliau Heads -Every Thursday, 8 a in, A. CUNNINGHAM. Agent. Hoteie. (\ UEE N'S HOT IS L Corner ot Symonds-street and KyborPaßsßoad. C. E. OUNDRY havfHg pnrchas.d tho abovo well - known Hotel, has much pleasure fn informing his Friends and tho Public generally that he will keep the choicest brands of \Vino3 and Spirits, and trusts by civility land attention to merit their patronage. Hancock's Sparkling Ales. W ARK WORTH HOTEL, MAHURANGL G. F. BUCH, Profribtor. First-class accommodation for Travellers. Boats can be obtained on reasonable terms. Horses on hire. Tho steamer from Auckland arrives and do Darts twico a-weotr. MR. JOHN GROUaN (fate ol tne Prince Albort Hotel, Onehunga), begs to Inform tho Public of Auckland that he haa taken over (from Mrs C, Moollor) that well known Hotel in Upper Queen-Btreot THE QUEKN'3 HEAD; and trusts by koeping Liquors of the Best Brands only, to receive a fair share of patronago. Mr Grogan will also be glad to sco any of hfs friends from Onehunga when they aro fn town. Ffrst-clasa accommoda ion. Good Beds. ACCIDENTAL HOTEL, ALBEKT FISHER (Formerly with Mr. John Conpland, Thames Hotel, and late of the Imperial and Princo of Wales Hotels, Wellington), Begs to inform the Public, hia Patrons, and Friends that he has purchased tho far-faniod OCCIDENTAL HOTEL. Th_t additions and alterations, conducive to the greater comfort and convenience of tho Public, have been completed, and that every endeavour will be mado, and no cxpgnso spared, to main tain the high reputation of th Houso. THE CAFE. This department, under the management of an experienced chief, will be conducted on a scale worthy of the name and fame of the Occidental Hotel. —. 1 -• FC La R X BTA VF, • formerly of tho City Club (lately of the Termfnus Hotef, Hclensville), having bought the Freehold of the WHANGAREI HOTEL from Mr Caffler, begs to inform visitors that no effort will bo spared to afford satfafactfon. Horses and Pleasure Boats on Hfre. FERRY HOTEL, NORTHCOTE, LATZ STOKEB' POINT, J, MAXWELL, Fbopk-KTOB. Aooommod-tlon lor Travellers. Saddle Horses on Hire Business Cards. JW O O D W A R D, # BAKER, CONFECTIONER, te PASTRYCOOK, UPPER QUEEN-STREET, Wishes to call the polite attention of the inhabitants of Queen-street, and families in the suburbs, to his Superior Bread, Confectionery, and choice selection of Lollies, of the moat tempting description. J. W. hopes to merit a Bharo of pnbllo patronage by selling at a low figure, and all orders, both Wholesale or Retail, will bo exe cuted at the shortest notice. Bakino Done on Sundays. Note tho Address. JO. PELH AM, • LADDER & BARROW MAKER, 49, VICTORIA-STRKET. Every Description of Ladders, Steps, Barrow 3, I arrow Wheels, Clothes Horses, Clothos Boxos, Travelling Cheßts, Sec, on hand or made to order. , , A liberal discount allowed to Contractors and on wholesale order. ...... ~*. Shop and Office Fittings, and all kinds of Job bing Work done by experienced workmen on the shortest notice. N.B.—Ladders, Steps and Barrows lent on hire. Violinß bought. One or two superior old Violins for Bale; also, a good V.olincello. cheaD. JOHN SOPP ET, HOUSE, LAND, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, Opposite H.M.s Custom-house, FORT-STREET, AUCKLAND, Has Always fob Salh Large Blocks of LAND FARMS, both Improved and otherwise Also, OUSSS, COTTAGE3.&C. On Most Reasonable Terms. TT E. COTTON & CO. * LAND AGENTS, AUCTIONEERS AND ACCOUNTANTS, GENERAL COMMISSION AGENTS, CAMBRIDGE (WAIKATO), AUCKLAND Commodious Auction Mart and Storo Room TTg-E NRY L. FORSTEE SOLICITOR AND BARRISTER, TAURANGA, AUCKLAND. AMES CATER CHEMIST AND DRUGGIST. HOBSON-STRKKT, Close to WELLiN3TON-r_R--rr. JPLE TCHEE • PRACTICAL TAILOR AND GENERAL OU ITTER (Lateot Pitt-street), X A RANGAHAPE ROAI Next door to Lambourne's, Ironmonger. Garments Made to Order in Best Style, Qaallt; and Workmanship. Gentlemen's Own Materials Economically ( Made-up. Garments cleaned, pressed, and neatly repairc Lowest Cash Price.,



l__________n__raiiiiiiMiiiHi__iaiii-iiiiiii_ii_Hiiii-_--___--_i Busiiiesa Cards. P BENCH AND ENGLISH HOUSE • WKLLKSLEYf-STRKET. VICTOR LuNGUET, LADIES'- GENTLEMEN'S HAIRDRESSER A Largo Varloty of Human Hair and Wigs on hand. XWKN I G H T *J • (LATE OP THE CITY MARKET), Poni.TEBEK, KH_-T_n_l-& GUKKN GROCER, Corner of Daiuiy and Qurci'N-STnrcrcTß. Wholosalo nnd Retail. Kstahlisliod ISCC. SIIIPI'INO SUPPLIED, Poultry, Droased forTnblo, always rca-fy. Live Pigoons, Rabbits, Kuncy Birds, Ducks, Gco-o, Turkey;.), and Fowls kept In stock. Game Fowls, Spanish, Brnlnnns, and Bantams (l'liro-bi'od). FRESH nUTTUR AND KIKiS ALWAYS ON HAND. Licensed Dealer in .aino. t&T KNIGHT'S CENTRAL MARKET, Two doors abovo Arthur's Auction Mart. R, K. IIABEii.J IM. RAWMNCIS. DAI3ER&I. A W L I N G S [SUCCESSORS TO THIS lAT HOBKH-ttTSlt], GENERAL COMMISSION MERCHANTS AND IMPORTERS, FOItT-STRKKT AUCKLAND, 171 ISII E R AND C 0., 1 Wnor.KSAi,- Sini'tuNO and Family BUTCHERS, IJUKKN-HTUKET [Noxt Bunk of New Zealand, Auckland]. Poultry of All Kinds dressed to order. Prime Smokod Tongues, Homo-cured Bacon Cornod Boot on Salo In Largo Quantltioß. Jt-T N.B.—Dbai.kks in Gamk. TS_ Livo Pheasants forwarded to all parts of tho 'Colony upon roi oipt of order. Families waited on in town or suburba. GEORGE COO X, ' ELECTRO-PLATER, GILDER, And Natural Kkiin Rhoocii, Bud, and Lkaf Ornament Maker, Rospcctfully bona a ronowal of tho patronngo of his old custoniors and tho public gonorally. Jowellory carefully repaired, and silt or plated In a Bub.ituntial manner. — GEORGE COOK, Upper Queon-strcot, near tho Young Women's Institute. Electro-plator and Gilder to Str Gnor-o _ roy, 1861. TLIEWSON AND MELVILLB, SHIP, YACHT ND BOAT BUILDERS, SPAR MAKERS, Kto. Wynyard Pikb, An kiahd, Vessels Docked and Repaired on tho Shortest Notice Now and Second-hand Boats for salo or to lot at tho Lowost Current Price. WT. V O U N G, , FANCY PAPER-CUTTER, AND ORN AMI-NT MAKER, Wishes to mako known that ho has Oponod Businoes in ORKY-STRKKT, opposite Cook atreot, and Bolicits a share of public iiutronago. FIKW OIINAMICN'TS. STY* DKCOIUTION'-. Gonoral Trimming in Artiflclnl Work of tho Moßt Elegant Description, _3T Nolo the Address J J. SWIN NEKTON, • AUCKLAND STEAM WjOOD TURNING FACTORY, Wyndham Street (Next Shak-si-kark Hotel), Having Introduced Steam Power, ho la now pre pared to mako a Reduction of Twooty ier Cent.off tbe prico Ot all common worf-, __T Conntrv Ordors punctually attended to, _G_ |JOOK-BINDING & PAPER-RULING JD> Executed In all its Branches, at W. L E V S\ THREE DOORU ABOVB "STAR" OFFICE, Merchants' Account Books Ruled and Bound to suit requirements, MUSIC, MAGAZINES, AND LAW BOOKS Neatly Bound. Bakers' Special Rnlod Day-books. Library Books strong and cweapl. Boraa [a card.) T*/JT E D I C A L. ~~ A. ROSS, M.D., rBYSICIAN AND SURGEON, Infarms his Friends nnd the Public generally thar. ho hai Resumed tho Pra.tico of Ids Pro fession at Onohunga. Catherine-street, off Church .trect, April 13, 1881. WP 11 I L L I PI'S & HOJN, • OIL, COLOUR, AND GLASS MERCHANTS. Importers of Paperbangings. Scrim, Paints, Oils, Turr>ontlno, Colours. Varnishes, French Polish, Gold Leaf, Artists' Colours and Brusheß: Plate, Sheet, Crown, Ornamental, and Photogrophio Glass; Picturo Frames and Tapestry Mouldings, Clock and Compass Glasses, Gl-Md Sashes and Doors. Glasß cut to sizo and carefully packed. 95 & 97. QUEEN-STREET. I AMES V. L E P I N E, O TAILOR, &C, Grby-stkeet (opposito tho Markot Hotel), Style and Fit Guaranteed. Gentlomen's Clothing Cleaned and Repaired V, COOPER, • SADDLKK, COLLAR & HARNESS MAKER, UPPER QUEEN-STREKT, AUCKLAND, Three Doors above the Army and Navy Hotel. N.B.—Courier Bags, Loggings, &c, &..,mado to order on the shortest notice. Charges moderate. ATEWTON VENETIAN BLIND IS WORKS, GEO. TUCKER, VENETIAN BLIND MAKER AND WIRE WORKER, EARANOAHAPE ROAD, NEWTONi Venetfan BUnda of the best quality made and fixed at Is per foot. Wlreworte, of any descrip tion «\nd pattern, made to order. Repalra neatly executed. THAMES CAKKIAUK AND DRAY FACTORY. JAMES MACEIE, Pkopriktoe, VICTORIA BTREET EAST, AUCKLAND, Repairs of Every Description In Wood and Iroi neatly exeoutod on the Shortest Notice. SPRINGS MADE AND REPAIRED, ~r N.B.— Conntry Orders pnnotually attended to. J. A U SX I N & CO., c Wholesale BOOT AND SHOK MANUFACTURERS. A Large. Stock of Pegged, Rivetted and '. Sewn Goods of at. Bortß and sizes to aeluot from. All Orders havo Quick Despatch. i COLONIAL l7o"oT FACTORY 14. WYNDHAM-STREET. AUCKLAND. . -m|R A. -. HAK-..VICK. SURGEON DENTIST, Shortland and Princea-stroets, opposite St, Paul's Church. Terms moderate, 'WT ILLIAM THii-MAB T V Corner of Lome and Victoria-Btreets, Auckland East MONUMENTAL, MARBLE, AND OENEKAL STONEMASON, ARCHITECTURAL SCULPTOR AND CARVER Inscriptions accurato and beautiful. Monuments, Tombs, Hoadstones, and ever description of Stone Work at the lowest possibl , prices for town and country. / '■pHOS.-J. HARBUTT. , / AMERICAN CORN BROOM, ' AND '• STEAM BRUSH WORKS, , VICTORIA-STREET EAST, AUCKLAND. Awarded nt Sydnoy Exhibition : Bronze Medal and Certificatb. •> ____■———««—'— •—-— T L. IC. XKA SE 1 *GUIBE AND INTERPRETER, I, Ohinemutu, Rotorua. Complete arrangements can tie entered into f Tourists visiting RotoMahana and sr. j rounding La__B, including tho ALUM CaY s»] Camfing-out, Boating, and Shooting fxcuksions also arranged. Maori Mats and Carvings can be Obtains y, A Choice Variety of Ferns and Smsl! Bos of Sulphur and Silica specimens made * and sent to Any Part if required. ... d, TELEGRAMS WILL ALWAYS HAVE IMMEDIATE ATTENTION,



____H_____nn___iiiiiiiiii i_hii___p_____«_^_"^^^^™«« Business Oards. Til 'MITCUE LSOJN - & CO., KAURI GUM AND GRAIN MERCHANTS, SHIPPING AND COMMISSION AGENTS, No. 19, Queen-street Wharf. "CV D W A R D CASH, TAILOR, ETC., .W EL LESLEY -STREET, Auckland. XXr H, S_.lN NE U, BUILDER, CARPENTER AND JOINER Vuloan Lank. Evory Description ot Building Doßlgnod and Erected. , AllHranohosof the Building Trado oxoontod by Exporionoed Workmen. Shop Fronts Offloe Fittlnga, See, _r,o. /^ 11. LEANING, 1*- UNDERTAKER, WItLLKHLKY - B T It B X T. FUNKRALS PROMPTLY EXECUTED AT 25 por cont. below tho usual charges in Auckland. Punctuality to all ordois, nnd tho strictest respectability guaranteed, Noto tho Address. |yr K. F. LAST, SURGEON DENTIST, WKLLKSLEY-STREET WEST. Artificial Tooth from 6s. rpiARANA'KI OVKING AND CLEAN ING ESTArfUSHMENT, FOOT OF WAKEFIELD-STRKET, J. W. THOMPSON Proprietor. Gontlemon's Clothos Cloaned or Ronowod and Woll-prosaed. Ladles' Droasoß Cloaned or Dyod and Woll hed. Kid Gloves cleaned WADDINGUAM AND LAING, . T NSMITHS, LINCENSED PLUMBERS, & GASFITTERS Opposlto Lambourno's, Ironmonger, Karangahape Road. All orders pnnctually attentlod to, and oxecuted at tho lowest possible remunerative prices, ■pil) W AKD BARILE . ARCHITECT, STICUBUKY'S BUILDINOS, QUE-N-STRKET. W A I T c; _ MANnFACTURWO TINSMITH, FORT-STREET. Wishes to Inform the public that he is ho only ono in the Province who dovotos the whole of his timo to the abovo bufllnoßS, and with his facilities for working and modem applianoea can-dofy competition TfIDEN TERRACE POST OFFICE. F. M. MORLEY, TEA DEALER and FAMILY GROCE. Eden Teruace, Families woitod upon for ordors. Good dollvered to any part of tho Town and Suburbs. •VT O T I C E. II P. Gibbons Se Co. delivor for Cash, the BEST FIREWOOD (Cut in Blocks)! or 12s Per Ton. H. P. GIBBONS Se CO., OROCERS AND PRODUCE MERCHANTS, llobson-str.ot, Auokland. yiUTOIUA-STKEET W EST. J. H. DALTON, FASHIONAIILE TAILOR. Cutting-out on a New American Systom, where by a Porfect Fit is Guaranteed. Garmonts to Ordor in iO hours' notice whon required. A speedy trial solicited. A I T B R OTHERS, MARBLE AND FREESTONE MASONS. Monutnonts, Head-Btones, Tombs, and Iron Tomb Bailings. INSCRIPTIONS EXEC-IKD IN A SUPERIOR STYLE, Prices and Designs FREE on Application. Addhess :— Corner of Rutland and lome Streets. Auckland [Near Junction of yuoen and Wakefield strootsl. WARNOCK BROTHERS, SOAP AND CANDLE MANUFACTURERS, COX'S CREEK, RICHMOND. office: Durham-street, Auckland. Oaßh Purchasers of Tallow, Wool, Sheepskins, and Bones. ' i^i E E A N D POTTER, hr COACIt-BUELDERS, GREY-STREET, AUCKLAND. 1 N.B.—lron-bark Shafts, Spokes, Felloes. Bln( ' Gum and kinds of Hardwood, at Lowes* Market Prlcos. Boots ana Httoes. SOMERSET HOUSE AUCKLAND, JOHN "a-SMITH, ' BOOT AND SHOE IMPORTER ANI i MANUFACTURER, JUNCTION OF QUEEN AND GREYS TREETS i .■ Lamrs' Kid boots to Order, lis. Gd. 1 -jtkSi^m. Of; % BELO« jni_j&2Mff<rffy%. &® CO3TI -ll_i_________________s-f<S Groat Clearanci 1 _aw>l'^^&«?''-^?J-l^!\Sa'o °r iiootiJ uni -P!w_MS*^W-iS^Siyii_ll!slloea at anunprc iW^MWmPiffl&P Wjcedentcd low flgur -t^_^_l_S^_*wffl_lw t0 make wa7 for' I**lil_j_3.liS-^ll* ' and write it nooi tho tablotß ot your memory: W. JOHNSTON Boot and Shoemakor, Victoria-street. Groa Sacriflco of tho abovo Goods for Ono Monti , only. ' - iulectric Bells. Tm.LE CTRI C Jg ELLI (FOR DWELLING HOUSES) ELECTRIC T> Xli LB "JiILECTRIC JJELLS T. PEACOCK has just received a shipment c the abovo, which enn be thoroughly recon '• mondod to Householders on the followln y grounds, Thoy ore moderate In cost; con c municatlon can readily be mnde with any or a - of tho rooma in the house. Single strokes of telegraphic character can be made, crt be bo rnn2 continuously at will. No dangeroi acids aro need with tho battery, and it involvi no trouble Ono can be aeon on operation, at prices obtained by applying to T. PEACOCK, Optician, SHORTLAND-STREET^ WatcDmaKers ana Jewellers. pHRISTMAS TJOLIL»A-i ' VISITORS In Auckland would do well tO CALL ON T XT O W D E N or And INSPECT Wa Stock of ir- GOLD PIANOS, E. 4JH, ORGANS, SILVER JEWELLER 1 WATCHES, ETC. ;D- __TWhich they will find upon average to :es PER CENT. CHEAPER up than any Other House. SHORTLAND-STREET A-joiDinK General Post Office,



Business Notices. rriHE CHEAPEST HOUSE 11. TOWN ~L fo" CONFECTIONERY, Junction of Groy-stroot nnd (luoen-Bti'Cot. THOMAS CAIN. Evory description of Lollies on hand, IRELAND B R O T II E RS, WOOIj MERCHANTS, TANNERS AND LEATHER MANUKACTUHERS, IMPORTERS OF Baddlors' and Bootmakers' Machinery, English and Kor-ign Loutlier, Siubllery, Saddlori' Ironinongory, Hoot Unporn, Grindery, Mill Dolling, Suction nnd Dolivory Ho-O, Sec, Sco, Waiohousoß:—Vuloan Lano and Hlg strcot. Works :-r-Panmuro. Auckland- Conßtltuonts' Orders Promptly and fully EJtocutod. tpENCING! FENCING! FENCING 1 I can do al kinds of Fencing at lowor prices than anybody. Hern's tho proof: Bost Hobarton Palling Fenco, S3B; 1 feart Kauri Posts and Rails, and Kanri Palings, 455; Purirl Posts, and Hobarton Rails, 1(8 ; do Kauri, 31s; Wire Fenco IS wires, 20s; Ton Rail, 2is; Purirl POBts, Hobarton Top Rail and 6 wlros, *Xis. Other kliifis equally chonp. Thn materials und work of tho best description. Largo Block of Posts and Rails for sale at low prices. Posts bored and morticed, and rails dressed on ground. Feneor. Custom-houso-stroot. VTEW ZEALAND FERNS, IS UNMOUNTED OU MOUNTED, . In Sets oe from 12 up to 120 Varieties, Also. In l<Yonch Polished Mottlod Kauri lioxoß, each containing oithor 25, 50, 75.100, or 125 Vurioties. The 25 Varloty ISoxos as nbovo_ 61 Tho 100 Variety Uoxes as abovo £3 For Sale by- EWO CRAJO( Prlncos-stroot. mo STOREKEEPERS AND 110UH_ X HOLDERS. Thoao who once mako purohaso»„from tho Extonslvo and Varied Stock ot EARTHENWARE. CHINA, AND GLASS WARE, Kopt by tho nnderslgnod, will admit that Cns tom-hotißo-stroot is tho proper placo to go to. EDWARD LEWIS. An Exporlonood Packor Engaged. SATISFACTION for your SHILLING IF YOU THY A TIN V WILSON'S EXCELSIOR DAKINO POWDER, Aa MiNui-CT-kkd i)Y F. Goodwin, Tost It with any other at moro money, and in the future you will buy Wilson.. It only needs to bo known to onsuro the b«1o. It la a first-class artlclo nt a reasonable prico. bold. by most Grocers: half-pound tins, la ; larger tins, Is Jd. Wholoialo by F. Goodwin, neur Soap-workx, Parnell. A liberal pro.llt to Groccra. mo TRAVELLERS, &C. Puksknts Kin Homr.—Very Handsome Cur OBity Cabinets, Inlaid Tablo Tops, and Walking Stlckß mado of rich and beautiful Now Zealand , Woods ; uleo, Polished Specimons of Woods in small box, and Brass-bound Choats of Drawora |in picked Mottlod Kauri. All at vory reason able prices. WILLIAM NORRIE, Workorof Nativo VV'ooda.top of Bhortland-street, R ~~J. X O W E, GREKNGROCER, Boas to notify to his friends and tho general public that he has takon that shop lately in the occupation of Mr J. Gardiner, next to Mr Philip, Baker, Karangahapo Rowo. Nowton, and by strict attention to business, and supplying nothing but a good nrticlo, hopes to receive a fair patronage. Orders promptly attondod to. GOOD 3 DELIVERED OANFORD'S FARM PRODUCE AND O FRUIT. Dairy Fed _otSSß^_ powk^ lea SUPERIOR POTTED HEAD, 8d per lb, an excellent l-renkfnst lloltsh. try my 11est ■ Taiunaki Butter. Tauanaki Buiteu, lOd per lb. Best Horart Town Potatoes, 201bs for Is, or Is por lOOlbs ; Bacon, Cheese. Floor. Kica. &c. &o FKUIT,- Eating and Cooking Apples, 3d . lb. ISLAND From M. to is ISLAND ORANGES. per dozen. OKANt»«._. Victoria etreot, corner of Albert-Btrceu MRS. HODSON Dressmaker and Milliner, wishes to Inform tho public of Upper Queen. B lrcot and its environs that Hats Fcathc^, and Ribbons of all kinds aro cleaned on the pre mises at tho shortest notice. W™k.ngdono at very low prices, to compete with tho times. Noto tho address- UPPER QUEEN-STREET , TTAURI-GUM BROKER, SniFPING GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT. F. A. TWINAME Begs to Intimate thas he has commenced , Bnsfncss as Kauri-gum Broker, Shipping and General Commission Agent. ThOße who may favour him with business can i rest assured that thefr Interests will be mos carefully attended to. Advances made on Consignments and Ao s count Sales promptly rendered. ' Conntry Storekeepers' and Settlors' orders executed with care and dispatoh, at lowost : r&toe, and froe of commlsßlon. References kindly permitted .to D. H. Mo- Kenzie, Esq., In whose employment F. A. ' Twiname has boon for over six yoara. OT" Office : No. 8, Queen-street. Auckland, March I,ISSL 5 OTEAM CABINET-MAKING WARE j_» HOUSE, HOBSON-STREET. JAMES REID & SONS' FURNITURE -._.___._ EMPORIUM. Ordors executed at the lowest possible prices, and Kstimatos given for all kinds of Cablnet e making. The Proprietors roapectfulfy _ BOlicit a trial. )■ i — a T^-IGHT SOIL CONTRACT. i" All persons In the City or Suburbs requiring a tho services of the presont Contractor at tho r, hkduchd rates should make early application ■t to G. WILSON, at his residence, Nelson-stroot, h or under cover, addressed "G. Wilson, Ni^nt Soil Contractor, City Council Offices," /-10UD NEWS ! GOOD NEWS ! . VT GOOD NEWS!!! 5 Storekeepers, Shopkeeper?, and tho genoral public should now avail tboms-lv.s of the opportunity of purchasing Pure Sweets, guaran teed to be mado fioni tho best sugars. Tho largest and most varied assortment in Boiled Goods ever offered to the pnblio of Auckland. • An early inspection invited. Trado supplied I with Boiled 7Da-lb Goods. Sole manufacturer ' of French Creama. — James W. Marriott, Wholesale and Retail Manufacturing Confoc tioner, Grey-street. . * TfIURNITURE WAREHOUSE. *" C. LITTLE and C. MILLS having purchased |R the Business lately carried on by J. J- Mills as General Furnishing Warehouse Victoria-Btroet a" beg to inform their customers and the goncral II public that in consequence of great improve ments about to tako place on tbe promises, they a havo Reduced tho Prices of their Variod Stock to effect a Speedy Clearance. L. & M. wish to ill call special attention to their stook of Mattrasscs and Palliaeses, both now and socond-hnnd, 18 which are tho best and cheapest in town. Valu as ations mado. Furniture Bought, Sold, or Ex changed. L. & M., in addition to tho abovo, »d aro prepared to undertako tho Furnishing ol Funeralsat the cheapestrate.—Noto the address: ■ 13, Vtctoria-street West. ' DROSS . KAURI GUM MERCHANT _ And Commission Agent, D Ross having leased Mr Reld's New Store — Gor'o-strcot (between Custom nnd Fort streets) n has commenced business as Kauri Gum Mer c'-ant and Commission Agent. Highest pri© paid for Kauri Gum. Auckland, March 11,1880. 1 —. —— ■- vroiICE OF REMOVAL CHEAP FURNISHING MART. QUEEN-ST (Betwcon tho Albert and Thistle Hotels.) v D. OLPHERT, late of tho City Market, ho removed to the above spacious Promises, and i now selling his varied nnd extensive Stook ( h. Furniture, Bedding. Holloware, Cutlery, Chim a Glass, Earthenware, &c, fee, at reducod price to mako room for new goods.; ._.,,.. Having a horso and spring cart, gooda will t carefully packed and promptly delivered Fbk OF CHARGIt. ■■ . _ , . N.B.—Glassware, Earthenware, XC, lent c hire at Moderate Charges,



Business Notices. UCKLAND AGRICULTURAL, AND PASTORAL INDUSTRIAL EX HIBITION. HIGHEST CLASS AWARD (MEDAL FOR MERIT) TO THE AUCKLAND MEAT PRESERVING COMPANY. G. IIULME, For oxcollonco in Canned Meats, both for quality, flavour, and workmanship, having recontly mado groat improvements in Machinery and Appliances, -which will enit-lo lis to pro duco a first-class article at reasonablo rates. Onr pros chinery, whon working full power, will mako two tons per day. Tho quality will bo found equal, it not superior, to tho b_t cannod productions in tho Markot nt tho pre sent time. PRICE LIST : .lbs 2lbs Roast and Boiled Boof .. .. 6d 7d Corned Beef CI 71 Minco-Bccf fi 1 Mutton 5J 81 Minced Mutton C 7 Corned Mutton 'n 0J Pork Saiumgo 7 8 Beef Sausage fi 7 Brawn .. _ G| 71 Trlpo 7 8 Price Lfßt on applleation, Tonus aud Dia count. AUCKLAND MEAT PRESERVING CO. WE have ,1 few Breech-loai'ing Guns For Salo. B. TONICS & CO., Auctioneers. T> U R E UONKDUST JAMES SOPPET AND CO, Aro supplying Flno Bonedust of their own ir inn facturo, guaranteed free from any adulteration £\ 103 per ton, sacks or baga included, nt tho Mills, Frooman's Bay, or fieir Storo, No. 8 Lower Queon-strcot. Bones bought injany quanUtlos. October 25. 1880 _______ _ _ . N g Q Nj JA/t BUTCHER, Victori a-stuhk. , -ivyH to hia old friends, " Cull ut my Now Shop and Inspect tho choice-grained Country Moat at (Jneon-stroot Prices, for I can, and will, sell Cheap, and shall be pleased to boo my old cus tomers and all the Burroundlng public." Great Reduction on Saturday Night, To Clear Out. __r Note tho Addroaa. r|i|o BUTCHERS, SETTLERS, 1_ FARMERS, AND OTHERS, Tho nndoi-igncd aro CAsn Purchasers of HIDKS. SHEKPSRINS, WOOL. TALI.OW, BKKSWAX, &o„ &c, at Highest Market Rates, in any quantity. Consignora diro-t will havo prompt and Im mediate caah remittances returned at satisfac tory ratoa. IRELAND EROS., Tanner and Leather Manufacturers, auckland. VTEWTON AND PONSONBY US JUNCTION STOKE, COHN-lt O- Nkwton and Great North Roads, J. M. WHI T E (Lato W. Haxtcr). FAMILY GROCER AND TEA DEALER Dairies of Butter of First-class QUALI'IY. Families Waited upon for Ordors Goods PromDtlv Delivered. Educational ORGAN, PIANOFORTE AND HARMONY. MR. JOHN HARTWKLL has arrived from London. For Lessons, &c., apply to Mes3ks Hoffman Se Sons, Ouccd-street, whoro Copioa of his Compositions may bo had. PIANOFORTE, ORGAN, AND HARMONY. MR. ANGELO FORREST (Pupil of; Charles Halle). , • For terms and other p.rtionlars apply to J. J. Milnkk Se Co., Auckland Music Warehouse, Queen-street. rriHE ART OF QINGING. Mr 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 nt hia private residence in Wakefield-street. Public and Prlvato Banquets supplied with Vocal and Instrumental Mueic, upon roaßon ablo term?. Mr Gooch hav'nghad the direction of music at -Otno of tho Banquets in London, any gentlemen entrusting him with tho same in Auckland may depend upon a flnt-class programme of Music being arranged,—thereby relieving themselves fram all preliminary and tedious detaila. , 1%/fRS. H. E. RRABAZON, TEACHER OF THE PIANOFORTE. Pupila attendod at their own Residences. Address:—Caro of W. Moars, Stationer, Qacon-Btrcet. MR S. A L L A N W E IS T TEACHER of Vocal and Instrumental Music. Present Address— Devonshire Hous Hodson'-btreet. __ |Y| X F- #■ WOOD HA M, Teacher of the Pianoforte and Harmonium. Address—Care of Auckland Music Ware* house. meaioai yvlSEASES OF THE EYE. I may bo Consulted Daily, betweon oloven and one o'clock, in ray Rooni3 in HonsON sthket, a few doors from Mr Minetti'a Frenct BBkW- T. AICKIN. M.D. Berlin, F.K.C.5.1., &C. Prlvato Residence Ponsonby Road. T> OTA NI C MED ICIN ES, Tho Herbs recommended in Coflln's " Guide tt Hoalth" aro kept in stock by HUDSON (late Hill and Hudson) CHKMIST AND DRUGGIST, V.iotoria-strekt Auckland. IMPORTANT TO FARMERS LIVFRY AND BAIT S .ABLK-KKEPERS CARTERS, AND OTHKRS. CRAWFORD'S ORSE AND CATTLE OILS, For Wounds, Cuts, Bruises, Strains, Lameness Rheumatism, Kicks, Broken Knees, Sore Bnoke Saddle and Collar Galls, Swelled Legs Stil Joints, Ewjs iDjurod iv Lambing, &0., &c. This invaluable preparation should be kept ii evory stable—it never fails to effect a Cure ii the above obbcs, if peraoverod with; it has beei used with the ereatest succesa in numberlos cases, and ia by far tho Cheapest Embrocation ii the Market. The following Testimoniala (among man: others) have been received from well-knowi citizens:- TKSTIMOMALS . Victoria Stables, Victoria-street, Novomber 2,1550, To Mr Crawford: «___,«, Dear Sir,— Baying given your valuablo Hqrs and Catt'e Oils, for Cuts. Bruises, Strain! Collar Galls. &c, a fair trial, I have groa ; pleasure in recommending FarmorS, Livery am Bait Stable-keepers, or anyone that has llorsef never to bo without the samo, 1 remain, dear air. Yours respectfully, ! F. QUICK. Greyhound Stablea, Auckland, November 17,1880. . Mr Crawford, Newton: Havina cfrectod several Cures with the use < your Horso and Cattlo Oila, I have muc pleasure in testifying to its good quality in tt cure of Cuts, Wounds. Collai'Bruises. &p..&e. , H. W. WlulifliNo. ' Nowton, Auckland, 3 November 18,188*3. Mr Crawford , Z. j ti«« Dear "ir.-I have nsed your celebrated Hon and Cattle Oil?, for Broken Knees and oth. - open wounds, with wonderful success, and ct coutidently recommend it to anyono as the be preparation I ever tried. I am, dnar sir, Yours, Sec, Sec, J. WARREN, 1- CRAWFORD'S HORSE & CATTLE OD >f May be had from most Saddlers, in bottles, i t at 2s fld and os each, Country Agents Wanted. !E Prepared and sold by , n CRAWFORD, Chemist, Newton, Auckland,



I Vn. fcjaie. rvAILY EXPECTED, Per Brigantino ' Helena,' from Oamaru, AND FOR SALE, By the Subscriber, . 500 bags Beet HART OATS 200 „ TARTARIAN OATS 800 „ DANISH OATS 100 „ ERAN 100 „ FOWL WHEAT 10 tons OATMEAL. L. W. EATON. RIiUD XS, BUILDER, _ Has For Salo, 100 CASKS REST CEMENT, .Tußt Lnndad. (ST YARD NO. 1, PITT-STREET. THI QALMON ! SALMON ! SALMON I 200 CASES lib. TINS AMERICAN SALMON (best Brands). X U M M E R & C 0., FORT-STREET. pOAL! COAL! COAL!! WHAU WHAU COAL MINES, WHANGAREI. OEFICE : NO, 8, LOWER QUEEN-STREET. W. S L O A N E, AGENT. T|l O R SALE, CHOICE BUILDING ALLOTMENTS Belgrove Estate, Situated In EDEN TERRACE, SUBURBS OF AUCKLAND, Plan at Morley & White's. For[partloulars apply to .„__ CHRISTOPHER BAILEY, . Mount Eden Rood. Q N S A L E, P-R 'OXFOKD,' AND TO ARRIVE, PER *P_liU' AND 'COROMLLi," 31 cases MUSTARD and BLUE 50 „ STARCH 50 „ GLUCOSE 61 „ COCOA 100 „ LIM-JUICE CORDIAL '■60 „ RASPBERRY BALM 25 „ CORNFLOUR 31 „ PROVISIONS 3 „ PRESERVED FISH 25 „ LING 15 „ VESTAS 50 Daiea PAPER BAGS 50 . hhds. VINEGAR. T. H. H ALL & 0° LOWER TREET. April 13,1551.; miKI r^OLD FIELD. WHANGAPOUA ESTATE. This Property Is now OPEN FO R LEASE FOR GOLD-MINING PURPOSES, On tho following terms :- CLAIMS to bo Three Aobes in extent. R E N T- For First Two Years „.. £2_osperacro For Second Two Years £1 per aero For Remaining Thrco Years.... £6 per aore Leases will be granted for 7 Years, and wil contain a Purchasing Clanso, to be exercised option o£ tho Lessee within Ono Year from date ofLeaeo. The Leases will bo prepared by the Company Solicitors and will contain such Covenants and Conditions as they may deem necessary, and the Company undertake that tho coat to Lessee 7 for a Lease shall not oxceod Three Guineas, - exolusivo o£ Stamp and Registration Foes. The Surve s will be mado by Company's Stu> ■ veyors, and tho coat of any Survey lor a Lease ! shall not exceed Five Guineas. _ C. A. HARRIS, JCN., Manager N.Z. Timber Co. (Limited). IRON TANKS! IRON TANKS 1 IRON TANKS 1 '.' S, PARKER 0 HAS FOR SALIS (CHEAP) ABOUT FIFTY FIVE OF THE ABOVE. 1 Also, Superior Corrugated Iron Tanks, From £2 and upwards, complete with ; Tap ready for übo. s' Also, a Large Stock op Spouting. Ridoinq, DOWN-I'IPE, „c*„ So., &C, ALWAYS ON HAND AT his GALVANISED IKON & LEAD-PIPE 1' STEAM WORKS, a VICTORIA - STREET EAST, AUCKLAND. n TT UL L BKOTH ER S. n XX iB HAVE NOW LANDING. n . . 1,200 PACKAGES, J Consisting GROCERIES AND OILMEN'S STORES, AND.HAVE FOR SALE AMERICAN RANGES AND STOVES 36 BARBED _TEKL FENCING WIRE s, DOUGLAS PUMPS, LAWN MOWERS JI CORNSACKS. GRINDSTONES, OIL l ß> STONES, &C&C, &0. Agents for J, Craig & Son's Celebrated Scotch Whißkey. HULL BROTHERS, Auctioneers, Wine and Spirit Merchant! . Queen-street A.A. or Kauri Gum Stores. Bre water "h Free and Eor-ded Stores Albert-otreet. h° A UCKLAND AZURE BLXJI _____ Tho Cheapest n tfno Market- Challenges competition with he beat importec It is mad* of the pure3t and beat materials eaßily ar.d perfectly soluble; produces a mot brilliant colour; and will never sett'e in; th •se clothes. Sole Manufacturer: Job. Buhgebi ler Russell-street Great North Road a g^REEMAN'S BAY STEAM AN FLOUR MHiLS. JAMES SOPPET AND CO. L 3 Have on hand at their Mills and Store, Ni , Lower Queen-street :— Tine Flour and Household (quality guarantee! Also, Bran, Sharps, Pig Meal Maii 6' Oats, Wheat, and Barley, Crack I and Whole I All excellent quality, at very low rate .



I uraperv. _ IjA R A P E R V SAL E. r GREAT BARGAINS! In conseqnenco of the recent fire in Queen-street, and th- determination of tho owner to erect Now and Enlarged Premises DUNNE, HALL & CO. Aro compelled to clear offtheir La«o. bntikkly nkw, and well-assorted Stock, at aGroat Sacrifice, during tho next I WO or TIIREK WEEKS, comprising Millinery. Druss Goods in French and English Cashmeres, Lustres, COBURdS, POMI'ADORE, Silk Velvet and Print. IV Particular attontion is called to a Magnificent Lot of AM Kit I CAN ULSTKKSand _ JACKETS of perfect cut and fit. Finest casiimbbk Jeiiskys for Ladies and CIIILDHEN, LACK CURTAINS, F Alao, a Largo Stock oi 3 II E T L A N D BHAW LS, In tho Neweat and Handsomest Patterns, C 1 And General Hosiery. ho: o: DUNNE, HALL & CO. beg to intimate that S l in announcing this ealo they do co only on B , account of tne circumatuncca stated abovo. 174, Q. U E E N • S TRE ET, Opposite Thistle HoteL g -|V|ILLINERYI MILLtNERXI a MRS. MACKRELL, FASHIONABLE DRESS AND MANTLE-MAKER, « K4.RANGAHAPE ROAD. _, KILTING DONE BY MACHINE FOR THE TRADE. Next doer to tho Post Office. S mAMXBD KNOWN MISS DELANEY DRESS AND MANTLE MAKER' t (Late Forewoman op Mr, W. Rattray's), Begs to intimato to her Friends and Customers that she has commenced Business in the EW BUILDINGS, ALBERT-STRKET, Next tho Corner of Wycdham-street. Prompt attention will be given to all orders she may be entrusted with. W ELLESLEY HOUSE. AUTUMN AND WINTER, 1881. ' , E JU3T OPENED, For Tn<s Present and Coming Season, A SPLENDID ASSORTMENT OF LADIES' AND CHILDREN'S HATS, t In Chip, Stray/, Eolt, Beaver Seal, &c NEW MILLINERY, NEW FEATHERS, NEW FLOWERS, NRW DRESS GOODS, &C. A. LOVE TT, ( DRAPER, Wellksley-strkkt. ALC OLM MUR C H lE, < TAILOR, Shobtland-strbet. OPENING, ex Oxford, GRAND IMPORTATION OF TWEEDS, COATINGS, &C. M. MURCHIE, Opposite Messrs. Clark and Sons, SHORTLAND-STREET. Wanted, a Message Boy. , ] ■Vr'OTIOE TO THE PUBLIC, MUNRO & MILLIGAN ! Beg to announce that they havo commenced . Business as \ -HRAPERS AND QLOTHIERS t ON .THE Deferred Payment System, in the karangahape road (Opposite Nowton Post Office), Whore t have a Well-assorted STOOK of the ' BEST CLASS GOODS, In the following Departments :- Dresses, Prints, Calicoes, Longcloths, Sheetings, Linens, FlannW * BLANKETS, Ruas, Carpets l Oxford SnißTms, oountebpanes, Waterproof Cloaks, Mantles, French Mkrinohs, &hawls, • CAsnMERns, Silks, 1 SHIRTS, CURTAINS, _ ro _ 1 Umbrellab, Mantle Cloths, uiu »^^^ D TWEEDS. , GENTLEMEN'S CLOTHING . In al its Branches. The Deferred Payment Sj/sfemhasbeenfound to baa 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 o_ the Most Advan tageous Terms. _ar Note the Address,— ' TiTUNRO & TyriLLIGAN, KARANGAHAPE ROAD (Opposite the Newton Post Office). HOSIERY, Ladies' underclothes, tea- Constant Bupply always on hand to suit the seasons and fashions. Ladies' White Stock ings from 6d a pair, very good value; Mens Socks from 3Jd; Men. Braces from 6d a pair; - an extraordinary cheap Une of Ladies. Fashion . able Stockings at Is; Ladies' Chemises, Sec, 1 beautifully trimmed, from 2s 6d; Nights from 3-.dea-h; Ruffle, d per yard; NetTnmming for Ball Oresses, 6d dozen yards; Beaded Crape ditto, 6d dozen yards; Crape Flowers -ttomM spray; other goods equally cheap.-Note the Address J. Green. 14 Victona-Btreet ij^i NOTICE.— Great surprise ! The Ladles all say that Williams's is the Cheapest Houso in Town for Fanoy Drapery and Small; ' Goodß. A Bplendid lot of Ladles' Underclothing, Skirts. Lace, Ties, Maltese Lace, Ribbons, &o.; 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 Herrings cheap. Ladies from the country would do weUito buy thoir goods at Williams's. Cheapest Houeo in Town, foot of Grey-street, four doors^from Marfeet Entrance, ;opposito Damplers. Open E ill9p.m A SINGLE CALL AT A. O. STEPHEN SON'S NEWTON HOUSE, Karangahapo Road, is all that is neoded to prove that Pnr - chasers of Drapery can obtain Goods of equal j value, and vory rnuoh lower prices, than at A.6.5. calls speoial attention to his Complete Stock of Flannels, Cahcoeß, Blanket-, Plaids, Eerges, Ich Beiges, Satin Cloths, Cashmeres, Tweeds, Ulsters, Jackets; alao. to his varied Stock of Hosiery, Gloves, and Straw Goods.. lcasoCorsets2usta^ived. KNgoN> Newton (near Post Office). WN. HENDERSON, • DRAPER. HOSHSR AND HABERDASHER, r 210, QUEEN STREET, Respectfully invites tho Public to inspect his Stock of Millinery and Hats of the newest shapes. Sealskins, from 7s Cd; Plush and Beaver, from h 63 Gd: Straws, from 61 upwards; also, Good Variety of Dress Materials from Id per yard: # Ladies' and Children's Jackets and Ulsters of tbe newest Btyles, at lowest prices. Mlssßhera takes charge of the Dressmaking Department. » Noto the Addresß. TtrOTICE !—We can and will sell Cheap * IS Best Plush Hats, Cs 6d; Real Sealskin ", Hats, 10s; Latest styles in Black Chip and J5 Straw, from lOd to ss; Long White Ostrich Feather., 4b ; All the newest shades in Silks, d. Velvets, and Plush; Flowers, Feathers, and s Ribbons, Chenille aud other ties, 8d each; ist Ladies' Felt and Winsey Skirts, 2b 6d ; Gentle be mens' white and coloured Shirts, from 2s 6d, at 38, Ghorge Carter's, (late Adams), Victoria ftreet, next door to Adams, Watchmaker.—Roll - Upt , ______ rD A NEW ZEALAND WAN'i J\_ SUPPLIED. W. PETTY, Ladies' Mantle, Ulster. Jacket Stayland Corset Manufacturer, Upper Queen street, Auckland (two doors above Messrs RubK 10. brook Ssßridgman's). W.P. begs to inform th< Ladies of Auckland and the surrounding dis A I tricts that he has recently arrived fron 50,' England, bringing with him materials and ovorj ! requisite for carrying oh the above business n * all its branches, and hopes by supplying a gpoc . article at reasonable prices, and by strict atten ken tion to business, to merit a share of theli ! patronage. A trial:. Is reßPeotful solicited I True Fit Guaranteed.



Amusementß. m; wRA TR E ROYAL. I Lessee and Proprietor..Martin Slmonsen. 3IMONSENvS ROYAL ENGLISH AND ITALIAN OPERA COMPANY. Saturday, ArRiL 30, Saturday, April 30, by general desire ! , BY GEN-HAL DEBrEE ! MARITANA! MARITANA! MABITANA! . '*; . . - : MARITANA! MARIIANAI With fio same cast as on its former i jpre n'alior PO3ITIVELY THE LAST SIX NIdHTS 1 !.! Tho Manager, in thanking tbe £°?j°£.- Auckland for tho liberal pattonago he has re- Delved during his first Benson of MJK&Hf™* . has the honour to announce that m consequence Df its success he has determined to prolong his stay until Saturday, May 7, and give another season of Six Nights of Grand Opera. Subscription Tickets for the Six Nights will bo issued at the following rates:- •„ ■ . Dresa Circle (10 tickets)' .. -■ •-. *_ }" _■ •^MtSKi (SatuVday)-un| Mo„ day. May 2, at6o'clockp.m.,onlyatMr.Mi.ner_ Music Warehouae, Queen street. \. ■' The following Magnificent Repertoire will be ?iven during the Season :— Monday, May 2, rho grandest of all English Operas, Balfe'B World-renowned Romantic Opera, in four acta, 3ATANELLA! SATANELLA! Tuesday, May 3, For tho Special Benefit of MISS .MARTINA SIMONSKN, and by general desire of tho publfo at large, Verdi's masterpiece, in five acta, UN BALLO IN MASCHERAI In whioh Miss Martina created such gTeat furoro and genuine enthusiasm. WEDNESDAY AHD THURSDAY, MAY 4 & 5, By special arrangement with J. 0. William son, Esq., will be produced with great splendour, new scenery, new dresses, now appointments, and new ac cessories, the marvel of tne preaent century, Sullivan 6 Nautical Comio Opera, H. M. S. PINAFOB-EI Performed for the first time In New Zealand by Operatic Artists, all great In their various characters. Friday, May 6, THE GREAT EVENT OP THE SEASON. BENEFIT of Madame FANNY SIMONSENI On which occaßioh the Grandeat Pro gramme ever presented in this town will bo given, consisting of the entire Tragic Opera, in four acts, Bellini's master-piece, NORMA 1 And a Grand A^oual and Instrumental Concert I In which all the Artißtoa not singing In tho Opera will appear in conjunction with Martin Simonsen, the Great Vio'nist. who will perform some Of his Wonderful Violin Solos. Saturday, May 7, 'Z; Positively Farewell Night of the Season I Offenbach's World-renowned Opera-Bouße, in four acts, GRAND DUCHESS OF GEROLSTEINI Madame Fanny Slmonsen in her great im personation as "The Grand Duchess. ' Prices of Admission for Single Nights :-Bress Circle, 6a; Stall", Is; Pit, 2s. Box plan at Mil net's Auckland Music Warehons-, Qaeen-st. T 0 RNE-S TRE ET HALL. SUNDAY EVENING, MAY lßt, *, Eight o'clock. MADAME LOTTI WILMOT Will give her Great I__C3rußE,_n '■_ "GRIME." • • "Beware of desperate steps, the darkest day, Live till to-morrow, will have passed away. .-,' Donations—Stalls, 2s; Body of Hail, lsv •r j rVTAHUHU PUBLIC HALL. Soiree, Concert, and Dramatic Entee tainment, in aid of the Funds for Shingling Holy Trinity Church and School-room, Otahunn, WEDNESDAY EVENING, May 11. Tea on the tablo at 6. Concert at 8. Tickets, 2s 6d. . .. « MATEUR THEATRICALS. MASONIC HALL, ONEHUNGA." , On FRIDAY, May 6. will ha produced that Fine Comedy of - ~. CASTE, In aid of the Onehnnga Puhlio Library. Doors open at 7.30; commence at 8 ri.ni." '" J Gallery and Reserved Seats, 2s; Back Seats, 1.. KlFor partio-lars see programmes and posters. IVTEW MARKET HALL. A Seleot Juvenile Dancing' Class, conducted by Mrs Laman. will be held in the above Hall on SATURUAY AFTERNOONS, at2o'c!oolr. Payment in advance. To commence on Satur day, April 23rd. T> OKI NGJ B O KING! R. DAVIS' BOXING SALOON, - Hobson-btreet (opposite Scotia Ho.tel), Is Open every Tuesday, Friday, and Sivturdr y. 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. AWN TENNIS I TOBACCO LAWN TENNIS 1 CIGARETTES I W. W. ROBINSON Has Just Opened a Choice Assortment of American Tobaccos, chosen by himself, while In America, suitable for this market. Mora Novelties to arrive. tea. CaU at 98, QUEEN-STREET Sporting. L. FLEMING'S NOVELTY # CONSULTATION No. 2. OS THE NEW ZEALAND GRAND NATIONAL STEEPLECHASES, To be held at Timarn. on TUESDAY, May 21tb, 1881, including Tho New Zealand Grand National Handicap, Hunt Club Cop, and Maiden Plate, o 3000 SUBCBIBERS AT 103. EACH. Each Ticket haa a chance of winning 3 Prizes. N.Z.G.N.H. FiratHorso.. .. •• - -$HP. Second Horso .. .. •• ■• A__ A': Third Horse .. .. .- •• ,60 Starters and Non-Starters .. .. U5 £670 HUNT CLUB CUP. FlrßtHorse.. .. »J. Second Horso .. .. •- •• '?, Third Horse .. t «} Starters and Non-Starters .. .. 115 £115. MAIDEN PLATE. ' First Horse.. .. — ... •• *173 , Second Horse .. ... ■• •• jo Third Horse .. -. •■■ ■• M Starters and Non-Starters .. .. lis itiii As each Race Will be drawn separately, every Subscriber will have a chance of winning Three Prizes for each Ticket. The Drawing will.be , held under the supervision of a Committee M Subacrfbera, and Results advertised in daily papers. Intendfng Subscribers are requested to make early application. If Cheques are Bent exchange must tie added, and stamps enclosed for reply and result. •» '■L'T i, L FLEMING, Auctioneer, Sec, ,„ High-street. Trfangle, Chrlstchnrch. "vf "O T I C, E. i Members of the Now Zealand Grand Gift , Club are requested to pay their Subscriptions, i overdue. J THEODORE brown; ; Tl/rUSICI MUSIC! MUST SONGS 1 Duets, Piano Solos, and Duet.l Dances I Victoria Magazines! " > BOOKS! BOOKS! BOOKS! 1 BOOKS for Presents '; '■''■' --' ■'<-■'■ * ;-T/ •<& i BOOKS for Prizes! ; BOOKS for Sunday-School Libraries . POETICAL WORKS! > NOVELS in Great Variety '. PHOTOGRAPH ALBUMS ! U ' Z '' ' SCRAPS 1 _ .CRAP ALBUMS 1 i CHRISTMAS OARDS ! t BIRTHDAY CARDS I ;< S«« *>* a- SUNDAY SCHOOL REWARD CARDS ! b°- JUST. OPENED ' ?■ A CHOICE ASSORTMENT oi- THE, ABO^ Ss Wii E.;;,,Misars,,,.* ?. BOOKSELLER, STATIONEB, CAND- MtTSfc il ■' ' '' ' S_-_LE_;, ~ . . QUEEN -ST R H B Ti" f-;____k I J___j