The Auckland Evening Star.

Vol-XIL No. 3.39G

AUCKLAND, N.Z., THURSDAY, FEBRUARI 17, 1881

'Published Daily.)

PRICE: ONE PS*TS¥



Shipping. rvi QTEAifI TO LOavvn. 4*lllll^. ORIENT UNE, JHBK^M Tho ioiio-jyjug stoamshlpß be longing to the Orioi.t Steam Navigation Com pany(Limited).and tho Pacific Steam Navigation Company, will leave SYDNHY at the under mentioned dates for MKLBOUKNK. ADE LAIDE and LONDON, via Suoz Canal :— Stonmor. | r<cg. Ton go [ Date CUZCO 3.817 Fobru'ary 25 AJONCA.GUA .... 4,106 March 11 ORIKVT 5,380 March 23 COI'OPAXI 4024 Aprils UJhITANIA 3825 April 22 LIOUIUA I.GCfI MayO And tho Sorvico will bo malntalnea Dy sac oeoillng stoamera at intervals of a Fortnight. Fares to London, £15 to 70 guineas. Suez Canal Dues, 8d in addition. Passongora can book from Auckland at a through rate to oover Intercolonial foro and Canal dues, and so soeuro special advantages. Passages from London can bo granted In Auckland. For plans and full particulars, apply, In Jjondon, to F. Groen & Co., and Anderson, Anderson & Co., Joint Manogiro Of tho Line ; Or to tho Agonts in Auckland, UNION STKAMSHIi1 DO. OF N.Z. (LIMITSD) Queon-sSreet. « g TNION STEAMMUir \ ——\i ——"} U COMPANY OK NHW iP^sia I ZtA^AND (LIMITK.U). ksSpsk — : -— y- —«4 tikj tablk ■' February, 1881, | oh oisbornh, f»"a wikr, wkllington, lyttelton, port chalmhlkß. awd BLUFF IFROM QWKKN-STItKKT WIIAUF). Hteamshlp, Dnte of Sailing. Lateßt Train. Kotomaiuxa Thursday, 17,10 a.m. — Aluion Thursday, 21, 10 n.m. — KOK TAKANAKI. NKi<3ON, PIOTON, WJUi LINGTON. LYTTKLTON, and Wkst Coast Ports (from Manukau) Wanaka Tuesday, 22,1 p.m. 12 noon FOR SYDNEY, VIA RUSSELL. Arawata Tuesday, 22,4 p.m. - FOR MELBOURNE. Via SOUTH. Rotomahana Thursday, 17,10 a.m. — Albion Thoraday, 21, IS a.m. — gQR RUBSKLL and KAWAKAWA. WAITAKI Every Wednesday, 5 p.m — FOR TAURANGA. Waitaki Kvery Monday, 5 p.m. — FOR WHANGARKI, MANGAPAI, WALVU, AND MANGA WAI. Waitaki Kvery Wednes., 5 p.m. — Every Friday, 8 p.m. — WCargo must be alongside one hour bofore time of departure. Passage Tickets must be taken at tho office bofore embarking. Au'-klp Jd Branch 1 53. Qneen-street. T«7'KaNG\KEI, TAlJ ulnaMr^ RANGA & RUSSELL. ■VJ^^f\3- WEEKLY SERVICE TO EACH ■««SH3s» place. The Union Steamship Co.'a s.b. 'WAITAKI' Will leave for— TAURANGA-Mondaye, at 5 p.m. RUSSELL—Wednesdays, at 5 p.m. WHANGARBI. MANGAPAI, WAIPU, and MANGA WAl—Wednesdays, at 5 p.m., and Fridays, at 8 p.m. UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF N.Z Agents. #*£l,«s^ DENINSULAR AND JL ORIENTAL STEAM NAVI •"&&I&&* GATION COMPANY. The s.s. ' PKSHAWUR' leaves Melbourne on Steamers follow on each alternate Wednesday, Passengers booked through from Auckland. CKUICKSHANK & CO., Agents P. and O. Co. January 7th, 1881. ~ 16, Queen-atreet, Auckland. _.. . UUKLAMU AND JM>av A. NORTH SIIORK FERRY TflfffiSfl^S COMPANY (LIMITED). STEAM TO THE THAMES AND TE AKOHA GOLDFIELDP, CONNECTING WITH OHINKMURI, OMAHU, WAITOV PLAINS, AND MORRINS VILLE, Piako District. EISTEIIPKISE NO. 2' & 'TE AKOHA.' From Auckland : From Thames! Friday, 12 midnight Saturday, 11 p.m. Tho above steamers connect at Junction of Waihou with iho steam launches iuro and 'Memsahib.' Fabks : To Thames .. Saloon, 7s 6d; Steerage, as Through to TeAroha .. .. ... •• !■» Return to To Aroha .. •• •• ••*» Freight to To Aroha .. •• 2os per ton Arrangements have been made with the owners of small steamers to connect at the Junction, and convey passengers from thence to Te Aroha. Fares, os. Not responsible tor shipping, carrying, or die -oharßingUveßtOCk-A.N.S. FERRY CO., Agents. <£3*Sj^ C< TEAM TO THAMES, CAK %sil£i ?5 RYING PAS3ENGER3 AND *«*■«*"■ cargo, connecting witb obink mubi Omahtt, Waitoa Plains, and Morbinb- VILLB (Piako District). Time Table. S.S. 'ROTOMAHANA.1 From Auckland: Thursday, i afternoon Friday, 1.30 afternoon Saturday, 4.30 afternoon From Thames s Friday. 9 morning Saturday, 8 morning Fares to Thames: Saloon. 7s Cd; Steerage, ss. Through to To Aroha, 153. Freight through tONo Carr°Ko areceived within half-an-bour of ad vertised time of leA*Df ASKB & TINNK> Agents. ■Siiifc^ TVKECT STEAM GOMMU- LJ NICATION WITH OMAHU >&B£3SBr A KD XE AROHA GOLDFIELUS. N OTIC E. Paesengers leaving Auckland at night time per 'Enterprise No. 2' are met at Grahams town by the p.B. ' Te Aroha,' and forwarded at once to their destination. Fares, 15s. Goods forwarded through from Auckland Wharf to Goldfleld landing. A.N.S. FERRY CO., Agents. q=Mfr C?TJiAM TU HOT SFKINUS, Mahoranoi, Matakana, aitfiswii'wy kawatj, and Omaha. The s.s. ROSE CASEY, Al at Lloyds. Captain J. Cahky. For Hot Springs and Matakana-Every Tues day, at 11 o'clock For Springs and Mahnrangi— Saturday, February 19, at 11 o'clock Thursday, February 21, at 11 o clock Satuniar, February 26, at 11 o'clock All cargo most be down half-an-hour before .dvertlsed time oi leaving, or it will not be UNo n pMceln or GooJb taken without a shipping inte. For frolght or passage apply to OABB y t June 12,1879 -srbtfe, anoK kussell. wan«a- J? ROA, and MANGONUI. The 8.8. lONA win leave every Monday, at 6 FOR IAURANGA, S.S, 'GLENELG' WUI leave Queen-street Wharf at 5 p.m. Friday, 18th Wednesday. 23rd Monday. 28th Friday. Ith March Connecting with the s s.' ?» f? 0 r r M o e p r^ ?ISSeS=esper m UU DB No cargo received after *P.m. KGoR> Manager.



Shipping. • CKA T\/AIUKU AND Oink. iRUBcS^ * * HUMGA STEAM NA qTOßj^> "NATION CO. (Limited), 'MANUKAU.' TIMK-TABLK-Fkdruahy, ISSI. Leave Onohunpra: Loavo Waluku: 10—Saturdny, 8 a in lfl-Satu'day, 1 p m 21—Monday, 930a in 21—Monday, 230 p m 23—Wedncs,1130 a m 23-Wednoßduy, 130 pm 25-Fridny, 330 p ra 2ti Saturday, 830 a m 2S—Monday, Gam 2S—Monday, 10 30 a m Mamikau Heads at 8 a m ou lth, 10th, 17th, 21th. For freight, &c, apply to A. CUNNINGHAM, Onehunga 101, Quoon-stroct, Auckland. «^^ i^MAKLES "OAILEi, '^eSS^* AUCKLAND AND NORTH «■■■& shore, SHIP, YACHT, AND BOAT-BUILDER, Foot of Albert-streot, near tho Dock. Buildor of every description of Ships' Doats, Launches, Yachts, &c. to any sizo or doßign. Vcssola Docked and Uepairod. Spars mado, Sec, and all sorts of Ship Joinery douo at tho shortest notice Estimates and Designs furnished. Now and Second-hand Boats always on hand, and for S;ilo Cheap. C.8., in returntai? thanks for past favours, begs to inform his numerous friends and custo mors that ho has secured Business Promises in Auokland as above, whoro ho will bo glad to reooivo any orders, and will endeavour to givo tho samo satisfaction as heretofore. Business Curds. WAKKOUK IiUUIBEKS, SOAP AND CANDLK MANU FACT U UKUS, COX'S CREEK, RICHMOND. OfQoo i Durham-street, Auckland, Cash Purchasers of Tallow, Wool, Sheepeklnß and Bones. npAKANAKI DXKIJNG AND CLEAN. ING ESTABLISHMENT, FOOT OF WAKEFIELD-STRKET. J. W. THOMPSON PUOPHIETOR. Gontlomon'a Clothes Cloar.oi or Ronowed and Well-prossed. I adies' Drosses Cleaned or Dyed and Woll shod. Kid Gloves Cleaned. V) K. ELLIOTT Bogs to announce that ho has COMMENCED PRACTICE At his Residonoo Near All Saints' Church, Poneonby Road. \\7 ILLIAM TENNANT, TT Pionkkr Manufacturer ok Umbrellas and pa k.vsols, Uppor Queen-street. Wanted Known Tennant'-j A I Umbrellas are the Best and Cheapest. New summer Btcnk at prices to meet tho times. Recovering in tho beat style, with choice variety of material. Note—l, Lennox's Buildings, Uppor (Queen Btreot. Established ISG9. MR J. KOW E, GREKNGROCER, Beeß to n&tify to hia friends and the gonoral public tr.at ho has taken that shop lately i.i tho occupation ot Mr J. Gardiner, next to Mr Philip. Haker, Karangahape Kowo. Nowton, and by Btrict attention to husioess. and supplying nothing hut a good article, hopes to receive a fair patronage- Orders promptly attendod to. GOODS DELIVERED. X L, K. Il' It A S !E It, GUIDE AND INTERPRETER, OIIINEJIUTU, IIOTOKUA. Comrlote arrangements can bo entered into for Totlriets visiting KOTOMAIU.VA and sur rounding Lakks, including the alum Cave. Camping-out, Boatixg, and Shooting Excursions also Arranged Maori Mats and Carvings can be Obtained. A Choice Variety of Ferns and SmMl Boxes of Sulphur and Silica Spkcimkns made up and sont to Any Part if required. TELEGRAMS WILL ALWAYS IIAVK IMMEDIATE ATTENTION. CF. VOOV 15 X, • SADDLER, COLLAR & UARNES3 MAKER, Uppk Qukkn-strkkt, Aucklane, ThrooDoors abovo tho Army and Navyilotol. N.B.—Courier Bags. Logging?, &c, &0., made to order on tho shortest notice. Charges moderate [A CAP.D.] TIT It EDWIN COX, LICENTIATE IN DENTAL SURGERY OF THE Royal College of Surgeons, England, CBborno House, Hobson-strcet. tji D W Afi ii BAX T h EV, ABCHITKCT. STICHBUItY'S BUILDINGS, QUKKN-SrRKKT. Tj-EKEY T SOLICITOR AND BARRISTER, TAURANGA, AUCKLAND. AMES ¥. LEPI NE, 1 TAILOR, &c, Ghey-strkbt (opposite tho Market Hotel), Stylo and Fit Guaranteed. Gentlemen's ClothlDg Cleaned and Repaired. im >. p v c k js y. NATIVE LAND PURCHASE AGENT AND LICKNSKD ISTKRPRKTER. 12, N.Z. Insurance Bui'.dingi, Auckland. DOCTOR C. EMERSON TINNENT has Kemoved from Grcy-strcetto Jjmonds- Btreet, the lato residence of Dr. Young. HOURS OF ATTKNDANCK. 9 to 10 a.m. 1 to 1 P-TO. A.ad 7 to 8 p.m. Sundays—l to 2 o'clock p.m. \\T ILLIAM THOMAS, TT Corner of Lome nnd Victoria-streets, Auckland Kast MONUMENTAL, MAEBLE, AND GENEBAL STONEMASON, ARCHITECTURAL SCULPTOR AND CARVER. Inscriptions accurate and beautiful. Monuments, Tombs, Headßtonea, and every description of Stone Work at tho lowest possible prices for town and country. JAMES H. BUCHANAN, MONUMENTAL MASON. IKSTABLISHED 188 2.] VICTORIA - STREET EAST, aeuno side M Greyhound Hotel. N.B.—Designs of oil kinds of above v;ork for warded to Town or Cuntrr on atjnllcatiOD. TO BUTCH iSRS, SETXIxIS«», ifAK MERS. AHU OTHERS, The Undersigned era Cash PurchcEeill Ol Hidea Sheepskins, Wool. Tallow.BeeHWßX, So., £ ™ highest market rates. In any quantity. Consignors direct will have prompt and Im mediate cash remittancea returned »< satlefoo toryratef. IRELANI) BROSm TAHNKBfI WP XiKATOKS MAKUfAaTDBaBB, AuckisDQ TAMES BUTOHEK, of CARTHF., CONTRACTOR, &O. and Ba7 of Islands Coal. AiBO, Firowooa lotli or nnoa*) reAHOnablß . BOOK-BINDING & PAPER-RULING Executed in all its Branches, at W. L E V S', THREE DOORS ABOVE "STAR" OFFICE. Merchants' Account Books RULED AND BOUND TO SUIT REQUIREMENTS MUSIC, MAGAZINES, AND LAW BOOKS Neatly Bound. Bakers' Special Ruled Day-books. I Libbaby Books strong and cbbaplx bounc



Business Cards. /ILA XX E J3 K°THE ll S' ARTIST PHOTOQKAPHKRS (Oitositk Union Bank), QUEEN-STRBET, AUCKLAND. Photography in tha Latost and most Fashion nblo Stylos, Kxooutod in a manner Unsurpassed In tho Coloulcs. JtarLargo Collection of N.Z. Viows always on hand, HW A 1 T X, • Manufaotuhino Tinsmith, FOHT-STKKKT, Wlshoß to Inform tho publio that ho la ho only one in tho Proviuco who devoted the whole of his timo to tho nbovo bnainoss, and with his faoilitioa for working and modorn appllanooa can defy coniDutition rUAMKS UAttKJAUK A«D DUAY PAOTOHY. JAMES MACK IE, PIIOPRIICTOR, VICTOHIA BTUKKT HAST, AUCKLAND. Uopalrs of Kvory Description In Wood and Iron noutly oxocutcd on tho Shohtkst Notiok. SPItINGS MADE AND KKPAIKED, W N.B.—Country Orders puDOtaally Rttondod tO;_ GEE AND 1' O T 1 E «, OOAUIMSUILUBRB, GIiKY-STHKIST, Auckland, N.B.—lron-bark Shafts, Spoken, Kollooa, lllno Hum and all kinds of Hardwood, at lowest market Di-lcns. ___ \\7 H, ~lTk INN XX, V v • BUILDER, OARI'KNTKU AND JOINKK, Vulcan Lank. eVEKY DKSCKIPi'ION OF BUILDING DESIGNED AND EHEUTED, OK SUI'KIUNTENDKI) ONLY, IF PREFERRED. All Branohoe of tho Building Trade oxeouted by Kxporioucod Workmen. Show Fronts Oilloe Fittings, fee fro- _ , UIiiWSUH & \ /I EL V 1 Ij l, a, OL IiJL SHIP, YACHT AND HO AT HUILUI£IIS. SPAIt MAKERS, Ktc. Wyny ac d I'ier, Auckland. Veaaols Docked and llopalrod on tho Shortest Notice Now and Second-hand Boats for sulo or to lot at tho Lowest Current Prico, T W A. V M 0 U T 11, SHIP AND BOAT IiUILBUIJ, CUSTOII-UOUSK-BTKi:4.T, FOOT OF HOUSON STKKKT. Bullilor of u!l kiiulH of Yachts, Launches, Bout*, &c. Vessel! Hooked and Impaired. fchip Joinery of every dcacriptiou promptly attended to, I LfIENDEIiSOI*, HOUBK, aHIP, SIGN, AND GUNEHAL DKCOIt ATI V X PAI NT X It, 8. W YNDUAM-STgEBT. \\r PUILLIPib AMJ SOWS, OIL, V? • COLOLH, & GLASS MKUCHANTS, Importers of Pftperhan^ings. Sorliu, i'aina, Oils Turpontino. Colourn, Varnishes. Frenoh Polish Gold Leaf, Ariiats' Uoloura and Brushes, Plato rfhect, Crown, Ornamental, and Plioto^raphio Glass, Pieturo Frames imd Tapostry Mouldings, Clock and Compass Glasses, Glar.od Shashes, Doors, &o. Glass cut to size, and carefully »cked.-Ba and 87. OUBKN-STBBKT. Ci I G N ■ W R 1 X E K. r^ J. MaclCisi.vy, Fign and 'licket Writer. Kstimates given. Writinn dona for tho trade.— Kliioa-stree'., two doora above Mcaurs Cousins and Alkin'a CoiiclU JuictoiT. __ H. E. C OTTUN * C°- LAND AGENTS, auctioskehs and accountants, gknkral commission agknts, Cambkidcie OVaikato), Auckland. Commodiouß Auction Mart and Storo Hoom. B. K. BABBK.J [»I. RAWUHGB. OAI3 Eli & O AWLINGS [SUCCKSSOUS TO TIIK LAIK BOUKII2 LUSK], UENEUALCOMMISSION MKKCIIANT3 AND UIPOItTICUS, FOitT-STREKT, AUCgLAND, "JOHN SUP PE X HOUSB, LAND, & GICNKHAL COMMISSION AGKNT, Opposito H.M.s Cuatom-houao, Fort-streot, Auckland, n.\s Always foh Salb Lartto Blocks o£ LAND FARMS, both Improved aud othorwleo Also, I.OUSKS. COTTAGKd, &o. On Moot Ueasonublo Terms. In j. mv « s & c 0., 1 c LAND AND KBTATK AUKNTS, SUORTLAND-STRKKT. Properties entrusted to us havo tho additional advantaire of bcinw phiced on Mosa, Haino and Co.'a Cemral Kegiatry in WolliiiKton. Wo make no charge unless ealea are ciFuctcd. See also our advertisement on fourth page. <M H AX L X 8 rALMER, \J DKAUGHTSMAN &0. Drawing, Mapß and Planß compiled, Drawn to Scalo Irom Kough Sketches or Traced. Addressee, &c, Illuminated ir the Highest Style of the Art. Auctioneers' Show Plans and Lithographs. Schodules prepared for County and Highway Boards. OFFICK—2S, Quoan-streot, over National In suranco Company's Ollice. in Ijj 11 fi U AND C C, Jaj WHO7JSSAI.K. SHIPI'INCI ft FAJSILX BUTCHKRS, Qnoon-fIU-o'A next Bank ot New EoalaniJ, Auckland. Poultry of all kinds dressed to order. Prime dmokad Tonguee, Homo-oured B&oon. Corned Beet on 8&I0 In largo quontitlaa, N.B.—Dcr.lera la G&em. Live Phoaoanta for warded to all parta of the colony nponrocoipt ot ordor.Famllioa waited on in town ornuburbp. £\ *IZ>r>tex>Lf V• V- Below Coat! £- Syl?'j /i' <\ /vtlGreatciearance csS^% fs{ I /"y^ salcof bootand shoes "- WB!iV7si^x-j/r'vt an unprecedented >feiS'--- ssjraa-'^^Vj w »s"tor a fcesh ship- ment.—Note the ad l^'iZ*W%££*<^2> id dicssandwritoitup **^t-'--CsixvSi*» ontheiiibletsofyour «^.>J^<ar*-> memory, »v. John ston, Boot and Shoemaker, A rictoria-3treet. T J^ AU S T I^N & C U., BOOT AND SHOk'SnUFACTURKR?. A Largo Stock of Pegged, Rivettbo and SuWN Goods o£ ax sorts and Bizes to select from. All Orders havo Quick Despatch. COLONIAL BOOT FACTORY, 14, Wymdham-strekt, Aucklanc. J C. PELH AM, 9 LADDER & BAHROW MAKER, 49, VICTOIUA-STKEKT. Kvory Description of Ladders, Steps, Barrow 3, f arrow Wheels, Clothes Horßes, Clothes Boxes, Travolling Cheats, &c, on hand or made to OrA°fiberal discount allowed to Contractors and on S hohp°and Office'lhttinss, andaU kinds of Job bin" VVcrk done by experienced workmen on '^B-^ddcrs^Stopß and Barrows lent on "one ov ?wo\u°pe?orold VioU.B tor sale; also, a Rood Violincello. cheap. 7 v VY IN NERTOK, « el* AUCKLAND STKAM WOOD TUUNING FACTOKY, WXN-bHiM STKBKI (Nkxt Shakksi-baue Hotel), UavlflK Introduced Steam Power, he to now pro pared to make a Reduction of Twenty jer Cent, otf tho pneo of all common work. *JT Conntry Orders pur.ctually attended to. lE* *J E WTUN VEJN B TI A N IiLIiNIU ]3| W O X X S. G E 0. TUCKER, I VENETIAN BLIND MAKER AND WIRE WOKKEK, KARAHGAHAPK KOAD, NEWTON, Vnnotian Blinds of the best quality made ant tod at is per foot. Wlrework, olanydescnp tion and pattern, made to order. Repairs neatly execated.



Business Cards rrUiE ]YEWV EW T> HOTOGKAPIIY IS NOW OPEN. INSTANTANEOUS PICTURES! MARTIN & PA li TING TON PHOTOGRAPHISTS, Market Entrance, Qubkn-Strkrt. Mr Jostah Martin having mido Bpoolal study nt the Royal Colloko of Chomißtry, London, of tllO liATKST IMI'HOVKMKNTS IN RAPID PHOTO GRAPHY by tlio flclatino-Uromido process, hns oi toreil into Partnership witli Mr W. 11. 1. PirtiiiKlon (lato with Mi Bsrs Uumus and. llanna and Mr Haitlett), and will Open thoir now Por trait Gallory in a few days. Tho great success which lma attended theso now Dky I'i.ates in Huropu and Amorlcalms eatablishod their superiority, and producod qllltoa DEVOLUTION IN I'IIOTOORAI'UY. Tho most beautiful Picturea, preaorvinp: tho Natural Attltiulo and Expression of tho Bitter, can now bo tuksn In warooly ono second of timo, and witliotit any delay tn preparation. Children's I'ortrnita and Family Groups, can bo photographed In an inatiuit, without tho least constraint, Kor Out-door Photography thla nrora>Bß haa superior ariviintatioa. l'ienlo Parties, Portrait. Groups and Viown, also Photoa. of Homes and other auimnls, will bo taken on tho shortest notico. NO\V OPEN. / piIOS, J. lIAKISUTT. / AMERICAN CORN BUOOM, '' AND BTKAM HItUSII WOUKB, ViCTOKU-STBEKT EAST, AUCKLAND. Awarded at Byduoy Kxhlblliou : BKONKK MICI'AL AND CKHTIFIOATB. Or AX X V J 0 II N S 0 N, GENERAL DKALKK, HOBSON-STBKKT, AUCKLAND (Opposite Abbott b, Grocer). H.J. begs to cull tho uttontlon of tho surround ing inhabitants to bin Large and Varied Htook of Drapery and Fancy Gouda, Hardware oto. Great Bargains Undkk Uubt rmcis, Como oarly. Mnko your l'urchaaoa for Christmas. M X F. LAs Tl SUIiGEON DENTIST, WKLLKBLKY-STRKKT WKS I. Artiflelal Teeth from sa. [ICSTAIIMBHKD 18U5 ~\M X T. T U A F F 0 X D, BUHGKON IJKNTI3T, VVAKKFIKLD-STUKKT, NKalt (JUKBN BTRKKT. Palnlesa Kxtraotlon of eoth by tho Oxldo- NitroKon Gaa. \ltß A. J. 11 AKD\V IC X, SUHGKON DENTIST, ahortland and Piinccs-Btrcets, opposite St. I'aul'a Church. Terms modeiiate. A OGKLAND CORK .FACTORY Tho undersigned bo« to Btnte they nro now prepared to supply ovory dewription of COitKS, viz. Beur, Wino. Cilmfor Ileer, Browors' Huiiks, &c.: Chumluta' Viala .Datl'ys. Up,. ; Ships' Kendora and Mfo - Buoya, FitiiiKßMKN's Nkt Floats. Tho ah9vo cut to any Hizo roqulrcd, In nny quantity, cheaper and belter than tho imported article.— MUTTON HKOTHKKH Wliolcaalo and Hctail Cork Jlanufttcturora. ,Uu»er Quoou-slreet, Auckland _____ JAMES CA T E .;, OHK.MIST AND DRUGGIST, HOHSON-STKKKT, CLOBB TO WKLLINGTON-fflTlßltTi TA I T B X O T H X X X MAHBLK AND FKITOSTONB MASONS, Monnmonts, liead-stonoe, Tombs, and Iron Tomb Railinßs. Inscriptions oxecuted ia a Bnperior Stylo. Prices and Deslgn3 ritnK on application. Address I COKNBB OF RUTLAND & LORNK-STUKKTS' AUCKLAND Near Junction ot Queen and Wakollold Btroots. J\V. X N I G H T • (Late of tho City Market), POULTKKKK, FRUITKRKR, AND GHKKN GKOCKH, CORNUIi OF DAKUV AND QUBBN STUKKTP. WIIOLKSALB AND UKTAIL. Established ISGO.] SHIPPING SUPPLIED. POULTUY DIUSSItD FOR TABLE Always Ready. Livo Pigeons, Rabbits. Fancy Ilirds, Ducks, Gecao, Turkojß, and Kowla kept in stock. Gaino Fowls, Spanieh Brahmas, Bantams |(Pure bred). Froth Butter and Ej;gs always on hind. KNIGHTS CENTRAL MAKKKT, Two Doors auovk Arthur's Auction Mart. uraperv ■^"OTlCE TO THE PUBLIC. MUNKO & MILLIGAN Beg to announco that they havo comnionced Business as DRAPERS AND ftLOIHISBS ON THK Deferkhd Payment System, in the karangahape road (Opposite Nowton Post O(Ilcc), Where they have a Wkllassortkd STOCK ot tho BEST CLASS GOODS, In tbo following Departments :— DRKBBKB, Prints, CALIUOKS, LUNCCLOTHSt SIIKKTINGS, LINENS, FLANNKLS, BLANKKTS, Rugs, CAiirETS Oxford Shirtinb, (louxiisbpanks, Waterproof Cloaks, Mantlrs, Frkncu MERiNors, Shawls, Casiimekbs, Silks, Shirts, Curtains, Umuhellas, Alanilk Cloths, axd twkbdb, QKNTLK MEN'S CLOTHING In ul its Branches. Tho Deferred Payment Sustemhaahaan found to i] y groat boon, by enabling those Witt limited incomes to procuro nccesjaries in th( easiest po33iblo way. M. & M. having had considerablo London ex perience in thi3 particular Syateni of Business and having their Goods direct from thoßEß': London and Glasgow Firms, aro in a position U offer tho BEST GOODS on tho Most Advan tagkous Terms. tar Note the Address,— IY/TUNKO & ]Y|ILLIGAN K4RANGAUAPK HOAD (Opposite the Ncwtou Post Oilicc). WatcnmaKers and Jewellers. fiHRISTMAS XT OLID AYS VISITORS in Auckland would do well TO CALL ON T TT 0 W D E N And INSPECT his Stock of GOLD PIANO 3, AND ORGANS, SILVER JEWELLERI WATCHES. KTO. I^Which they will iind upon average to 1 TWENTY PER CENT. CHEAPER than any Other House. ! SHOKTL AND- STREET [ Adjoining General Post Office.



Business Notices. MR THOMAS CAIN, "Wholesale and Retail Confectiokek, has his establishment very centrally located at the Junction of Queen and Grey streets, whoro no carries on a very extensive and over increasing business. Ho has always tho very boat and freßhest Confootionery of all kinds on hand, and manufactured from tho very best ilngredieDt", so that thoir quality can bo nlvvays confidently rolled on. To lovers of Lollies (tho purity of which Is guaranteed) a trial la rospectfully solicited. T> T O N X S « UU, Agents for Sydney Paper Mills, Havo always in stock a Largo Supply of PAPER, oomprlslnK Whito, Printing, and Tea Paper, Grey and Brown Wrapping, and are prepared to indent any Bizoe, qualities, or colours re quired. Thoso Tapers aro now largely used horo, and are acknowledged to bo suporior to moat im ported. Cavallor Fr6ro's Gonulno|Fronch Brandloa American Carriagoj American Harness. To AnmvK Farm nnd Kxprcsa Wagons American Fireproof Safes, &c, &o. R. TONICS & CO. r;io htokkkekpicks and house S HOLDKBP. Thoao who fonco mako purchases from tho ICxtenslvo and Varied Stock of JCAKTHKNWARK, CHINA, AND GLASS WARE, opt by tho uncloraipnod, will admit that Cus ni-hoiiao-atroot is tho propor placo to go to. EDWARD LEWIS. An Experienced Packor KnKagod. "\J OTICE IN OTIUa 11 A OTIC IS ! U L. Mkkiv. tho Working Mans Grocer, hav ing removed from City Market to morn commo dioiw premises known as Lennox's liuiklingH, Groy-stroot.takosthlsopportunity of thanking his Oustomera for tho vory liberal support they havo favoured him with slnco commencing bußinons, and trusts, that by a strict atteutlon to business, together with eivlllty,dispatch,andagoodartlclc, to morl t a contin uanco of the same. 11. L. M. woul cull special attention to his 3tock of Now Sea uon'a Teas, having a Splendid Family Mixture at 2s Oil per lb. Ho also calls attention to his UrocorlCH, which In price and quality cannot bo 3urpiiuHuil. His provisions aro in prinio condi tion; tho Bent Oantorbury and Wairoa Cheese, which only requires a trial to bn appreciated, and ut prices so low as to conio within tho reach of all. Ho has groat pleaauro in announcing to his patrons and tho general public that his rapidly Increasing trade has induced him to miiko arrangements for a constant supply of. tho Host Fresh Huttor obtainable in this province for their benellt, co that thay may roly upon geUinu' ii really good artlclo at a small cost, his motto being, Small prolHa and quicic returns.— Note tho Address:- K. L. MXXX, Lennox's Buildings, Groj-stioet, Aucklund. — Families waited upon for orders, nnd goods delivered. ;iyr of I C E. H P. Gibbons & Co. dolivor for Cash, the JIKST FIKEWOOD (Cut in Blocks) for 12s Per Ton. H. P. GIBBONS & CO., GKOCCKS AND I'KODUCE MKItCHANTS, Hobaon-street, Auckland. ry\ o t~r a v eluks, &~c. I'iißsv.Tß v n HoMB.-Vory handnomo Cur oaity Cabinets, Inlaid Tfiblo Tops, and Walking Sticks, made of rich and beautiful New Zealand Woods ; also, Polished Specimens of Woods In email bor, and Brass-bound Chosts of Drawers in picked Mottlod Kauri. All at very reason able prices. WILLIAM NOKHIE, Workerof Native Woods.top of Shortland-streot. AUCKLAND AZURE I)LU"K Tho Cheapest in V.io Market. ('lmllenges competition with he best imported. It is mad'1 of tho purest and best materials s easily in.d perfectly solublo; produces a most brilliant colour; and vill nevor sott'o in tho clothes. So'.o Manufacturer: Jos. Bukgesb, Rusuell-atreot Great North Uoad' EUTUNITUREI FURNITURE! J. J. MILLS. Furnlturo Dealer, &c, 43 and 45, Vlotorla-Btroot. Auckland, in returning thanks to his nil morons customers and patrons for former favours, again intimates to them that there is no mistake about it. as ho can and will sell cheap. All kinds of Fnrnituronnd Bedding, Iron llcd»teads. Chairs, Tables, Utonßi's, and Old Uiirioditiea. to be sold at oneo at 25 per cent b-low cost. Uukat Bargains! In fact, this is the cheapest Mid heat emporium of its kind in Auckland. Note tho addicss, and make your purchases curly in the year. /N U & A P MI L LINE R V 1 \J CHKAP MILLINERY 1 MR3 MACKHIU,, MKLINRRY, Ditfss, ano Mantle Makeu, Next to Post Ofilce, Newton. Drfßaamklnz dono on the promises. Kilting dono by Machinery. Ladies' and Children's Hats and Bonnets Trimmed in all tho Latost Styles and Fashions. Children's Hats, trimmed, from Is : untrimmed, from 9d. Noto tho addrcse :-Next to Post Offlco, Now ton. \\J N. lIENDEUSuN, Draper, Hosier, T T • and Haberde.snor, 210, Qucon-Btrcot respectfully invito? tho publio of Auckland to inspect hia stock of Picture Handkerchiefs, just imported, amongst which will be found excel lont Portraits of tho Australian Cricketers, and a corroct representation of the Melbourne Kxhl b'tion Gd each. Also a nice variety of Laco and other Curtains, Blinds, mid Plain Muslins, at Lowe't Prices. Good stock of Millinery and Ifnncy Gooda always on hand.—Noto tho ad dicss. iTO'T ICE 0 Il' KEMO VA L. CHEAP FURNISHING MART, QUKKN'-ST., (lietween tho Albert and Thistle Hotels.) D. OT.PHKRT, Hto of the City Market, ha1) removed to tho above spacious Premises, and is now selling his varied and extenßivo Stock ot Furniture, Hodding. llollowaro, Cutlorj, China, Glas3, ICartheuware, &c, So., at rcducodprices, to make room for no" Ro9ds. Having a hotso and spring cart, goods will bo circdlly packed and promptly delivered Fhee OF CllAitor. N.B.—ulasswaro, Karthenwaro, &c, lent on hire at Moderate Charges. v-OTICE OF KEMOVAL, 1* —>M™" P. Herapath, Architect, begs to intimato to his patrons and tho public generally, that ho has removed to more commodious Oiflcoß, over tho Colonial Bank, Queen-street. CIANI''OKU'B EAKM PRODUCE AND O FRUIT. Dairy Fod Pork Pics (Id per lb' Sausagea. Taranaki Butter, Taranakl Butter, lOd. por lb. Host Fresh Butter and JCggs: Good Salt Buttor, 8d perlb.; Bacon, Cheeso. Flour, Maize; breen IVhs — nerneck- Now Potatoes, 20 lbs, for Is. Fruit KiS Mueeatcla, Almonds, Apple?, nrnneei Bananas. Pine Appleß. id to Is ouch. I'oultry Draaaad to Order. - Victor'.-etrcet, corner of Albcrt-Btreei. Y/iTESSKS HEMUS&~HANNA, CHY : Dkau Sius,-I havo the greatest pleasure in authorising you to publish tho splendid Photos' you liavo taken of me. Sincerely yours, Henry Kettbn. ' Auckland, New Zealand, February Bth, 1881. Copies can bo had at the Studio, Qacen^jtrcet. i rB H J-i A n D BFvUi' HE B S, I. WOOL MKRCHANTS, TAISIMKRS AHD LRATHEE MANUVACITJEEiJS Importera of Saddlers' ejnl aootmakeri Machinery, English and Forolgn Leather, ?aildlery, Saddlera Ircimonprery, Root Uppers. Grindery, Mill Bp'tlnc, Bnotloi c and Delivery Hoeo, &c. 3 Warehouses: Vnlean Lane and Hi«h-etr»Bl. Works! Panmnre, Auokland. Conotltuonta' orders promptly and cirefolly executed Xj^DEN TEKKaCE POST OFFICE. , MORLEY AND WHITE, TKA DEAIiKRS and FAMILY GROCERS, Eden Teijrace, M and W, formorly with Meßsrs Glanville and'Kilyett), solicit the pationago of tho public. Fumilies waited on for orders. Gooda delivered = any part of the town and suburbs TVTOTICE.—Grent Surprise ! The Ladies " Il* all Eny that Williams's is the Cheapest House in Town for Fancy Drapery and Small ! Goods A splendid lot of Ladies' Underclothing, ' M-irts' Lace Tics, Maltese Laco, Ribbons, &o.; a lot'oi! Ladies' Back Combs, Belts, and Neck Frilling, all prices from 2d a yard ; a nice lot of Gilt and Black Broochas and Uurrings cheap. Ladies from tho country wou'.d do well to buy their Roods at Williams'a. Cheapest Houeo in Town foot of Grey-street, four doora from Market Entrance, oppo3ito Dampierfi. Upon ill 9 p.m. , A DAMS' &YNCHRONOLOGICAL Sr> ""■ ■ CHART. oo ——"■~ Tho "Baptist Weekly" says: One Hour1: Study of his Chart will give a parson a bettei idea of tho World's History than a day's peruaa ot the boat compendium!! ever published. JOHN liAuLiii, Agent,



On Sale. -pi UL L BKO'I'HEKS,! "^ HAVE NOW LANDING, Ex ' Famenoth'.and 'Loon Doon, 1,200 PACKAGES, Consisting of GROCERIES AND OILMEN'S STORES, AND HAVE FOR SALE— AMBRICAN RANGES AND STOVES BARBED STEKL FENCING WIRE DOUSI-.AS PUMPS, LAWN MOWER& CORNSACKS, GRINDSTONES, OIL STONES, &C, &c, &c. Agents tor J. Craig & Son's Colebratod Scotch Whiskey. HULL BROTHERS, Auctioneorß, >Vlno aud Spirit Merchants Qucon-stroot Knurl Gun Stores, Breakwater Froo md Bonded Stores Albort-Ltreat. /"v N S A L E, Slatos English and Amorican Comont Now landing. KEANE &• JENKINSON. () N 8 A L E > AN 1) T O ARRIVE. 105'J Sacis FLOUU 200 i-Saolia FLOUU 510 JSucka FLOUR 300 Suckß OATS 2CO „ IiAHLKY 110 „ MALT 220 „ OATMEAL 30 „ I'KAUL BARLEY ■10 CiWOS CIIKICSE 20 „ HAMd AND BACON (in cloth) 8 „ HAMS AND BACON (ttngUeh 3 Tons HAMS AND BACON (baro) 3G Kokb 13UTTKR 18 CU3O3 and Kcgß LAUD T. H. H ALL & C° y\ AI L V EXPECTED. Pek Uaequk ' Ansdklt,' 338 Tons Best Household and Blacksmith's NEWCASTLE pOALS KWCASTLK GOALS' Also, Xx Lady Jocelyn, 70 IKON TANKS. \V. & G. WINSTOME, Custom-house-street. HOALI /1OAL!! pOALIII WIIAU WIIAU COAL MINES, WHANGARK I. OFF I U X No. 8, Lower Queen-stheet. W. SLOAN E, Agent, riiO JN IKON IRON TANKS! TANKS !! TANKS ! I ! S. PARKER, UB FOR SALE (CnKAP) Aboutssottoabom Also, SUPERIOR CORRUGATED IRON TANKS, From £2 and upwards. Complete with tap ready tor use; also, A Large Stock of SPOUTING, RIDGING, DOWN-PIPE, JfcC, &&, *C Always on Hand, at Ida 3ALVANISED IRON AND LEAD PIPE STEAM WORKS. ICTORIA - BTKKKT ICAST AUOKLAOT) rp O X KALE, CHOICE BUILDING ALLOTMENTS Belgkovk Estate, Situated In EDEN TEKKACK, SUBURBS OF AUCKLAND. Plan at Morloy & White's. Forparticula Ti apply o tO HKß Mount Eden Road. B A^ L^ JS AT LOWEST MARKET RATES (WHOLKSALE) 3,000 Sacks Milling Oats 1,000 Sacks Danish Oats Somorvlllo Hroe., McGlU'b, and Meok's Oatmeal 60 Tons Duffleld'a Adelaide Flour 300 Sacks Coast Maizo, Chicken, and Mill iug Wheat (sacks or bales), &c. MoKENZIE & ROSS. OctoborW 18S0. L~~~andTn tue islawu of motu- TAP U FOR SALE. Offers are invited for the Purchase of the One elxth Undivided Sharo or Interest of Koboit Max weU in 2200 acres in the Island of Motutapu Hauraki Gulf, forming Section 374 .c., m the County of Kden, and Provinco of Auckland. It is held under the Crown Grant, Begwtered No. 42136 and Kobert Maxwell is one of the Six G^te^i c?s BC i n d Ce°d mtrards the North and Kast by hi^h water line on the shore; towards South South Eat and South by Knlicrt Graliam : towards tno v\ eat joy uibu. water lino on the shoro to Public Reserve; hence by said Public Reserve; and thence to wardei the West by highwater line on the shore Motutapu Island is one of the Gems of the Hauraki Gulf; rich and fertile: and the Share for Balo, when partitioned, would form an ex cellent farm for a working settler. For further P^™^^ & STOUT. Solicitors, Wellington. nn<r~SMALL CAPITALISTS. A SPLENDIiTINVJSSTMENT. In tlio Flourishing Town of llawera, a DRAPKRY BUSINESS occupying the Be3t Position in tho Town, doing a First-ciasa Trade. Terms Liberal. Solo reason of the present Pro prietor selling, ill health. Note.—The Waimate Plains, adjoining Ha worn, have just been sold, bo that there is a good prospect for anyone with small capital. For particulars apply to A CLARK & SONS, or tho undersigned G. It. ARMSTRONG, Proprietor, High-street, Hawera. t^lTw land eer n k Unmounted, or Mounted, in Sets of Fbom 12 up ro 125 Vakibtiks. Also in Fronot PoUshed Mottled Kauri Boxes, each containing either 25, 50, 75,100 Or 125 varieties. The 25 variety Boxes, as abovo .. H ThelQQ >. » • .. « For Sale br EBIC CRAIG,



Hotels CLARK STA FF, • formerly of tho City Club Cately of the Terminus Hotel, Helensvillo), having bought tho Freehold of tho whakqarki Hotel from Mr Caffier, begs to inform visitors that no effort will bo spared to afford satisfaction. Horsea and Pleasure Boots on Hire. \\T ABKVfORTH HOTEL, V V MAIIURANGI. G. F. SUCH, Proprietor. First-clas3 accommodation for Travellers. I J!oats cun be obtained on rca3onablo terms. Horses on hire. Tho steamer from Auckland arrivca and do parts twice a-weon. / \ U X E N ' S H O X JEi Jj Corner o£ Symonds-strcctand KyborPa'sßoad. C. K. GUNDRY havinß purchased tho above well-known Hotel, haa much pleasure in informing hia Friends and tho Public generally that ho will keep the choicest brands of Winej and Spirits, and trusts by civility and attention to merit their patronage. IlANCoci's Sparkling Ales. FERRY HOTEL, NORTHCOTE LATH STORKS' POINT, J, MAXWELL, Fkopeietor. AocjmmoiEtion Iqt Travellers, Saddle Horses On Hire. MR. JOHN GROGaN (late 01 iue Prince Albert Hotel, Onohunga), begs to inform tho Public of Auckland that ho has taken over (from Mrs C. Moeller) that Wfill kiiown Hotel in Upper Queen street THE QUKHN'3 HEAD; and trusts by keeping Liquors of the Best Brands only, to receive a fair share of patronano. Mr Giogan will also be (?la<l to sco any of liis friends from Onehunga when they are in town. First-class accommoda ion. Uood Beds. Oil and Colour Merchants. f ATEW VAPERHANGINGS ll FOR 188 C. Largo and Small Buyers of Paperhanglnxs w.l do well to call at HOLLAND & BUTLER'S I'APXKIIANQINGR, OIL, COLOUR, & GLASS WARKUOUBK, 28 & 30, VICTORIA-STREET, AUCKLAND Where may bo inspected ono of the largest and best-selected irtocks of PapcrhanKinKs in Now Zealand, From'id per pkco to tho mo3t costly, GILT & STAINED PICTUIiK-JfKAMrt MOULDING In Oroat Variety. PICTUHK-FttAMI.VO IN ALL ITS BRANCHES, At lowest possible rates, Oils, Colours, Glass. Varnisr.os, Brushware Hcrim, Glass Shades, Wax Flower Making Materials &0., &c. HOLLAND & BUTLER, Oil and Class Merchants. WFHILLIPPB & SON • Havo received, ex LATE AIUUVALS, THE LATEST DESIGNS IN PAPERHANGINGS, And in Groat Variety. FRKNCH AND ENGLISH PANEL DECORA TIONS For Privato Hall?. Public Paloons, Bare, Thiatres, &c.,&c. GOLD CENTRES FOR CHUNGS. HoEsian and Scrim, all qualities Oil and White Lead in wood and iron Paint 3, Varnishes, and all Trado Sundrieß Plate fchect, Ornamental Photo Opal Silverorl Plato and Fluted Gla?s Glass Shades, Artieta' Mateiials Gilt Mouldings. PICTURE 3OF EVERY DESCRIPTION, FANCY FRAMES, ALBUMB, SCREENS, &C., &C, &O, W. PHILLIPPS & SON, D 5 & 37. QTJ.KHN-STUH'.r.T. .Boots ana onoes. TOOK OUT FOB THIS blue b:;ot. c. brookes [3 Belling tho whole of his Stock ol Splondid BOOTS AND SHOES (English and Colonial) \T COST PRICE, FOR ONE m6nTH. A few linc3 of Women's Kid Elastic Sides, rizos 5 and G, at Half their COBt, Tho Lai-Rest Stock in Auckland to Select rom CALL EARLY. C. BROOKE 8, Bldk Boot, Opposite G rlick!& Craawell's. Money * UCKLAND PERMANENT A CO-OPKRATIVE BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOOIKTY, Office:—93. anKKN-STRKET. LOANS granted upon approved socnrltiosof freehold or Leasehold Properties In sums of £20 to £6 000, principal and interest being re payable in instalments, at tho following rates tor every £100 borrowed:— RePayff| n o r Xtelld' Per Wo8k" T Repa" sTT 6,1. I years _ .. _ 12 6 130 0 0 6years~ .... 9 2 "3 9 2 10 years 0 3i 102 16 3 SS~ Further particulars may bo obtained on application at tho Sooiety'a Office. JOHN BATGKR, Secretary. MONEY TO LEND, on approved 3COU"ty- K. K. TYLER, Eolicitor, Vulcan Lane. Tt/JONJSY TO LEND on Mortgage 0 Firit-clasa Froohold Securities. WM. COLKMAN. Solicitor. Corner of Queen and Shortland-streeta. ONEY TO LIiiSDON MORTGAGE, in sums of £50 find upwnrds. BEVKRIDGK & AL tCXANDISR, Solicitor, Bank Buildinprs, VV vndham-3treot M ° * Yl Money to Lend on Mortgage ol Freehold Securities.-Geon?e Fraser, Pablio Accountant, Investicßand Estate Agent, W. 8. Grahamo's Bond, Fort-street, and, No. 6, South British Insurance Buildings, corner of Queen and Short and-street. MONEY i'O IjS^ssjj m large or small sums at a moderate rate of lnvereat.- Jackson and Russell. Solicitors. ~\M ONEY TO LEND, in largo or small iTX sums, at usual rates ot interest, CONNKLL & COOPKK, Solicitors, Vulcan Lane. UJNEY TO LEND, on Mortgage. — F RinK. Agent. Shortland-stroet -|*/lUSIC! MUSIC! MUSIC Songs I Duets, Piano Solos, and Duets Dancks 1 Victoria Magazines ! BOOKS! BOOKS! BOOKS! BOOKS for Presents BOOKS for Prizes! BOOKS for Sunday-School arios ! POETICAL WORKS ! NOVELS in Great Variety PHOTOGRAPH ALBUMS ! SCRAP ALBUMS ! CHRISTMAS CARDS ! BIRTHDAY CARDS 1 SUNDAY SCHOOL REWARD CARDS ! JUST OPENED A CHOICE ASSORTMENT of THK ABOVE W. E. M E-A RS, BOOKSEL&EK, STATIONER, AND MUSH S is h h E X, Q VPN.-BT.K EKT,



exporting. HENDERSON'S MILL TURF CLUB ANNUAL RACES. THURSDAY, MARCH 17, 1881. President : The Hon. Thomas Henderson. Vice-president : A. K. Taylor, Esq. Stewards : Messrs Thomos Henderson, Jnn., John Fmyth, . A. Beetham, J. Malamjand A. Hopbuni. Judge: Starter: Mr A. Diiworth. Mr J. Archibald. Cr.'Eßic of the Scales : Mr R. J. Vercoe. Clekk of tdb Course : ' Mr A. B. Whitaker. ' Handicapper: Mr W. Perclval. MAIDEN PLATK, o£ 25 eovs ; secMdhorsp to receive 53ovs out o£ the stakes, Nomina tions 2aovs each to tho fuuds. 2yrs, Oat ?lbs • 3yrs, Bst libs ; Jyrs, flat; oyrs and up- j wards, 9st 21ba. For all horses that have . never won an advertised race excecaing 20sovft Distancj, 1-J miles. HANDICAP HUKDLW RACS, of Wsovs. ; | second horeo to receive lOsovs out of tee I stake?. Nomination. 2sovs ; and accept ances 2sovs to tho funds. Nomination, wiih 2sovs enclosed, to bs made to the j Secretary, at his Office. Queon-street, by 8 , p,m. on Friday. 25th February. Accept- j ancea on night of general entry. Distance, •i miles, over 8 flights of hurdles 3d. Cms high. NORTHERN COUNTIES CUP, of 208OVS, with a sweep of 2sovs each; amount accruing . sweep to go to eeoMid horco. Weight for age For all horais tho bona fide property of owners living north of tho Whau for cix months previous to the raco. Distance, x* J miles. Declaration of owaorship, if required l will have to be made before a J.P. * MAOKI RACE, of lOsava; second horse to receive 33ova out of the stakes. Entrance, - lsov. To be ridden by natives, 'lw.co round tho course. Five horses to enter or no race, ' HKNDKRSON'3 MILL CUP (Handicap), of I lOOsovs ; second horse to recoive 20sovs, and tho third 103OVS, out of tho stakes. Nomi nation 2sovd, and acceptance 3sovs to the funds. Distance, 2 mHes. Nomination, with 2sovs enclosed, to be made to tho Secretary, t at his office, Queen-street, by 8p m. on . Friday. 25th February. Acceptances on ■« night of general entry. t BULLING HACK, of 30sovs. Entrance, 2sovs -, Weight for age. The winner to be sold by auction imaicdi&tcly after the race for 100 r boys. If entered to be sold for oOsovs, al lowed 71b; if for 30sovs, allowed 111b; if for 20sovs, allowed 2Ub. Distance, 1} milos. -, RAILWAY HANDICAP, of 30.0v5; second a horse to recoive 5 ova out of tho stakes, c Nomination lsov, ana acceptance 2sov3 to o th'i fu-.ds. Handicaps to appear directly j i.fter the Cup, and acceptances half an hour j beforo tho race. Distance, 1 mil". r CONSOLATION HANDICAP, .of losovs. t Entrance, lsov. Distance, 1 mile. RULES AND KEQULATIONS. - No entry will bo received for any of the races T Bxcepc upon this condition—That all disputes, c slaims, and objections arising out of the race- - in« shall be decided by a majority of ttewards present, or those whom tuey may appoint. • Tbeir decisions upon all points connected with bho carrying out of this programme shall be Any Jockey riding except in the colours entered C shall bo fined 2 soys. r When two or more horses start, the property if the Eame owner, a distinguishing colour mu3t i be worn. 9 No entry will be receivel on any pretence 1 whatever after the hour named, or without : oe'ng accompanied by the necessary amount in :ash, together with a qua iflcation feo of 1 - juioca. All person 3 intending to withdraw horses are •equired to give notice to that i ffect to ihe Sec retary or Clark of Scales, one-half hour before itarting. Any person neglecting or refu-ing to <; ;omply with this Kule shall pay a fins, not ex- - :eeding 5 soys., to tho Race Fund. Sa.ll entries to be senled and addressed to tho . Secretary, Queen-street, Auckland, as at foot, entrance money enclo-ed, with the name, age it time of entry, pedigree, and, in case of handi caps, performances of the horse, name of the jwner, and colours of the rider, Winners to pay 5 per cant. o£ their gram win- 1 Dings towards tho expenses of the Course. : All races to run under the A.X.C. Itule3. Qualification Fee, One Guinea. btabling for Horses free at Dargaville and Hangawhare. Groom's passages both ways in iaipara Company's Bteamors free. 3 ATES OF ENTRIES AND ACCEPTANCES. FRIDAY, February 25 — Nominations for lurdle and Henderson's Mill Cup Handicap. FRIDAY, March 11-Accoptances a-.d (tone- 1 lftletttrleS' wm. PERCIVAL, Secretary H.M.T.C. J VTORTH AUGAL,aND DISTKICT IX RACKS, TO BE C HELD AT DARBAVILLE, \ ON ) WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY, ( MARCH 2 AND 3, ISSI. DATE 3 FOR ACCEPTANCES. Wednesd*y, February IC—Acceptances for Jar^avillo Cup and Handicap Hurdlo Kacs. Wednesday, February 23,-General Entries md Acconances. Entries and Acceptances will be received by i ho Secretary at Dargaville by telegraph uptja I i in. on the advertised dates for recoiviugeamo, ( >r jvided that a letter is posted tho Bame time :outainiDg the necessary aniouut in cash, and in ■ erms of Kules and Programme. All letters shou'd bo posted in Auckland not ater than 2 p.m. on the advertised dates, to cn iure their reacoini Darnavillo b? tha 'X'hurs lay'a eteamsr, H. W. BAKER, Secretary. TnHISTLE HOTEL ConsuJtatiou on j Dunedin Cup. Unlimited number of Sub icribers of One Pound each. Ist Horse, 3D per ;ent.; 2nd Horso, 20 per cent.; 3rd Horse, 10 per ;ent. Starters and Non-Stsrters, each 20 per •rnt (Divided*. To ba drawn about February !2.1881.-M. Gallagher^ . CONSULTATION CJWEEP ON THE DUNEDIN CUP will bo drawn FEBRUARY 22K D, ISSI. Sub;crlbers are requested to pay np their iharoa> H. GILLKTT Exchange Hotel, Parnell €2,000 JD™""" 00*' Subscricers are respectfully requested to pay ip their shares on or before THURSDAY Next, L7th lust., as the list is r, early full. AU remain ng unpaid after that date will be considered as 1 A list is u'ow open on tho Waikato Turf Club Handicap. Tickets, 103 each. H. N. ABBOTT. United Service Hotel. IVfEW ZEALAND GRAND GIFT J3| CLUB, AUCKLAND. 2,000 MEMBERS AT £1 EACH,- Payable Is per Month, or £1 for Five Months in advance. Members joining above Club aro entitled to 'ake Dart in the Free Distribution or Gifta on the 30:h of June, 1881, when the following valn ible Gifts wili bo Drawn for in the Albert Hall, under the management- of a Committee 01 Gentbmen selected from Members present. The First Dietribntion of Gifts under the New Zealand Grand Gift Club Rules consists of :• ---20 Harmoniums ' »,*fi? 23 Pianos *1."» 10 Musical Boxes &n 3 First-class Violins, in cases .. £io 1 Writing Bureaus *50 10 Sewing Machines £220 100 Gifts. Total value, £2,000 All Gifts will be on view four weeks beforo 'Booking Office: No. 19, Groy-street, Auckland. THEODORE BROWN, Manage*. "7 X T U N" I O N. 200 sub 3cri burs at 20a each. Five Pbizks. Engine and Boiler (with certificate) Chaffcutter, for steam or hand power Upstanding Horse, warranted Spring Cart (nearly new) and HarneM 10 Acres Land. Tickets forwarded to Subscribers in tuo Country on receipt of P.O. Order fcr £1, and Postage Stamps. Apply to Mr S. Worms, Land Agent, No wton ART UNIO N DRAWING. TWO PRIZES : 50 SUBSCRIBERS, 10S. EACH. ..SaSef^e^i^Se?'^^ Stkktton's, 2UB, Qujen-atreet, W hero ticket , niiiy be obtained



ovhTaTkTb o y a i* 1 Proprietor ■•& J T lfeteele Sta.RO Manager Mr J. B. fcteeic. THIS (THURSDAY) EVENING Febrnary 17. last Night! Last Night! Last Night! THE IRISH DETECTIVE! Received last night with Tumultuous ApplauEC. Arthur Tracoy, the Detective....'1] Michael Doolan, lrom the North Country ,"■;■■ Hans Spcilman, a German Olazicr ORATTAN Pop Corn Juice, an aged Negro I G«f Q l4|-' N Clam Soup Merchant..... wu" Mrs Jluldoon, a Fruit Vendor.... Matteo Mazetti, an Italian Pad rone J Ah Cat, a Chinese Pie Vendor....; Supported by tho entire company. TO-MOBEOW - GRAND FASHIONABLE NIGHT. MR GIIATTAN KIGGS In two pieces, tho Comic Drama, entitled, THE YANKEE FARM. EL, ■ And the Irish Comedy, HANDY AND^i! SATURDAY-The great Hibernian Sensation Drama, SHIN FANE. Eox Plan at Upton's. Doors JK'.'fjS' formance at 8. Prices of Admission :-Citc!e, it ; Stalls, 2) Gd; Pit, One Shilling. P«T LUKE'S CHURCH, MOUNT (*\ ' ALBEKT. Annual Social Gathering will * b°J*M° Mount Albert Public Hall on ±HU"f t DAY. !he 17th its'ant, Tea at 6.SQ. Concert ai a P'B'ia leaves Union Bank at o and C p.m. LAAYJN TENNIS ! LAWN TENNIS ! Just Akrivbd. W. W. RO BIN SON, 98 Queen-Btroet, Men's and Youths' Cricket Materials. Novelties to arrive. n Education. rpHE ART OF~~gINGING. 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 at his private residence in Wakefield-street. Public and Private Banquets supplied with Vocal and Instrumental Mueic, uponreason able terms. Mr Gooch having had the direction "music at Eomo of tho Banquets m London any gentlemen entrusting him with the samo in Auckland may depend upon a■ nT'«i"?| programme of Music being arranged,-thereby relieving themselves from all preliminary and tedious details. MBS PALMER'S Boarding School lor Young Ladiea.-Tho second half of cur rent Quarter will commence on Marchi 7th. Terms, £1210s per quarter, inclusive of masters md allextras.-Carleton hoad. — ~ PONSONBY GIRLS1 HIGH SCHOOL, FRANKL.CN ROAD. Mrs Shayle George's pupils will Resume School Duties on MONUAY, January 3Ut 3irls and Boys from the ageioc Five years are received and trained In all the brandies of a Liberal Education. Terms:-Junior Clasaes El Is, and £1 10s; Senior Classes, £2 2s per maiter. Currionlam inoiudes French, Musio, Jancing, Drawing, and Fancy Needlework. tut a SS . H . E . BRABAZON, TEACHER OF THB PIANOFORTE. Pupils attended at their own Residences. Address :-Care of W. Mears, StaUoner, iuecn-Btreet. JVFR ¥. B. WOODHAM, Teacher of thk Pianoforte and Harmonium. Addross-Cara of Auckland Musio Ware -10 use. KS. ALLAN WE&T TEAOHEB OF Vocal and Ikstrumental Music. Present Address— DBVONSHIKE lIQPBE HOBSON-BTREKT. _ RS NORMAN, Waterloo Quadrant, purposes commencing an Evening lin »overoent Class on Thursday, February 17th. i'erms on application. ' j\/|R ANGELO FORREST, Pupil of LYJL Charles HaUo, wiU arrive in Auckland t tha end of February. All letters care of J. '. Miluer & Co., Auckland Musio Warehouse, Vulcan Lane, Auckland, Coaches, &c. iP^LLY-a ROYAL MAIL LINE OF t\_ COACHKS to Ohinemutu, Hot SprinßS ,ni TanraDga, leaving Tanranga every Mon lay Wednesday, and Friday, at 8 a.m.; and eturning every Tuesday, Tlidr3day, and Satur lay. Through to Napier, Wednesday, at 8 a.m fare, £5. Livery and Bait Stables, Spring street 'aurani?a. Buggies, Waggonettes, and Vehicles ,f all .kinds for Hire. Booking Office, Spring reet. c NURTH~SHORS AND WAIWERA royal mail coach. Time Table-.— Leave Flagstaff Hot9l, North Shore, every ilonday, Wkd.nesdaV, and ICridaY, on arrival if the 9 a.m. Boat from Auckland, Calling at he Lake, Lucas' Creek, Dairy Hat, Wade, and )rewa. Loavo Waiwera Hotel every Tuesday L'hCksday, and Saturday, at 8.30 a.m., for tno jorth Shore. JAMKS LORD>V }■ Proprietors. JAMKS DODD.) CC O D L 1 JN ' S TIME TABLK: Leaves Onehunga— Leaves Auckland -8.30 v.IE. 12 noon 2,30 p,m. 1.30 p.m. Saturday nights— 6.30 p.m. I 11 P.m. SPECIAL Coaches as per Agreement. ,n REYJIOUND LIVERY AND \JC BAIT STABLE. QUKKN-STRKET, AUCI£L\ND. Open and Closed Carriages on Hire; also, Sood Saddle Horses and Bnggias, Horses Broken to Saddle and Harness. A civil and Experienced Groom in attendance. SAM YOUNG. Proprietor. E\V ZEALAND TIMBER COM. PAN* (LIMITKD). }flico, Saw-mill, and Timber Yard, Custom housostreet West .Auckland. Eaw-mill, Whangapoua, East Coaat. The above Company having a Vkry Largk 3tock of LOGS and SAWN TIMBER on hand ire prepared to take orders at Lowest Rates. C. A. HARRIS, Jvs., Manager. l/IRKEMAN'S BAY SOAP WIjRKS. SAUNDERS & GILBERD, SOAP AMD CANDLE MANUFACTURE!!,?, Victoria-street, Auckland. S. & G. having enlarged their Factory to double its former size, and made costly addi tions to the plant, are now in a position to com pete with any faclories in New Zealand or New Wales. The yearly increase of their trade, which has rendered the extensive altera tions unavoidable, is the best guarantee of the 3uperior character of their goods. A Trial is respectfully solicited. -yOTJNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION, DOHNEH OK WELLESLEY AND ALBERT SRKKTS LIBRARY AND READING-ROOM. 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