The Auckland Evening Star.

XIL No. 3,301

AUCKLAND, N.Z., WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1881

/Ptjblished Daily.)

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Shippinsr. rKjl OTEAiVI TO LUJNI^LfIH, ORIENT LINE. •"■■■■^■* The ioilowinu Steamships bo longing to tho Orioit ?team Naviaatlon Com^ pany(Limitod).andtho I'aciflcSteam Navigation Company, will loave SjfDNKY at tho under mentioned dates for MELBOURNE, ADE- L AIDIC and LONDON, via Suez Canal:- Btoamor. I rteg. ion go | Dato. CUZCO 3.817 Fcb.-uaryTc AJONCAGUA .... 4,100 March 11 ORIKVT 5,386 March 25 COTOPAXI 102S ApriiS LUHII'ANIA 3 825 April 22 LIGURIA 1.0U6 MayC And tho Sorvtco wilt bo maintained oy sao oooding steamers at intervals of a Fortnight. F.ires to London, £15 to 70 guineas, Suez Canal Dues, 8s in addition. Passengers can book from Auckland at a through rato to cover Intercolonial faro and Canal dues, and so soeuro special advantages. Passages from London can bo granted In Auckland. For plans and full particulars, apply, In London, to F. Green & Co., and Anderson, Andorpon & Co., Joint Man»R3rß of tho Lino ; Or to tho Agontß in Auokland. UNION STEAMSHIP DO. OF N.Z. (Limited) Queen-streot. « H TNIOW STKAMSUir 11^ VT~^J U COMPANf OF NKW .f Kyg|i\ ZKALAND iUUITSU), j!?^-51^i Timk Table— ! if February, 1881. OR GISRORNH, VA"IKP.. WELLINGTON, LYTTELTON, PORT CHALMVH9. *p?n BLUFF (FROM QUEKN-BTKKICT WHARF). Steamship. Date of Sailing. Latest Train. Albion Thursday, 21,8 p.m. — Tararua Ihurs, Mar.3,sp.m. — KUH TAKANAKI. NELSON, PIOTON, WKlj LINGTON. LYTTKLTON, AND Wkst Coast Ports (from Manukau) P xoi'l.v Tuos., Mar. ], 10 a.m. 95a m. FOITSYDNKY, VIA RUSSELL. Abawata Wednesday, 23,7 p.m — FOR MBLBOURNK, Via 3OUTH. Ai.dion Thursday,2l,B p.m. — Tararua Thurs., Mar. 3,5 p.m. — FOR KU3BKLL AND KAWAKAWa! WATTAKI Every Wednesday, 5 p.m — FOlt TAUItANGA. Waitaki Every Monday, 5 p.m. — FOR WHANGAREI, MANGAPAI, WAIPU, AND M\NGAVVAI. WAtTAKI Kvery Wednea., o p.m. — Every Friday, 8 p.m. — H^"Cargo must bo alonpsido one hour before timo of departure. Papsago Tickets mu3t bo taken at tho office before OTibarking. Au-klf jd Branch I 53, U"oen-Bliant. „ TII/KaNGA-REI, TAU- T^KS^ T V RANGA & RUSSELL. *<f^U!v^* WEEKLY SERVICE TO EACII «SSBB&r PLACE. Tho Union Steamship Co.'a b.b. 'WAITAKI1 Will leavo for— TAUKANGA-Mondayß, at 5 p.m. RUSSELL—Wednesdays, at 5 p.m. WHANGAKKI, MANGAPAI, WAIPU, and MANGAWAI— Wedneßdaye, at 5 p.m., and Fridays, at 8 p.m. UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF N.Z Agents. wlfcte^ PENINSULAR AND DRIICNTAL STEAM NAVl '*»■■■»*' GATION COMPANY. Tho s.B. ' PESHAWUR' leaves Molbourno on March 2nd. steamers follow on each alternate Wen nesday, Pasaengors booked through from Auckland. ORUICKSHANK & CO.. Agents P. and O. Co. January 7th, 1881. 16. Queen-Btreet, Auckland. «. i m ut'KLAMJ AND rfMl^^^ -«- NORTH SHORE FERRY I^f^y^^>.COMPANY (LIMITEDJ. STEAM TO THE THAMES AND TE AKOHA GOLDFIELDS, CONNECTING with OHINRMURI, OMAHU, WAITOV PLAINS, and MORRINS VILLK, Piako District. ENTERPRISE No. 2' & 'TE ARO HA.1 From Auckland ! From Th»mon i Wednesday, 5.30 p.m. Thursday, G. 30 p.m. Friday, 8 p.m. Saturday, 8 30 p.m. Tho above steamers connnct at Junction of Waihou with tho steam launchos 'Riro and ' Memaahib.' Fares : To Thames .. Saloon, 7s 6d ; Steerage, 5s Through to Te A roha 15s Return to Te Aroha 2os Freight to Te Aroha .. .. 25s per ton Arrangements have been mido with tho owners of small steamers to connect at the Junction, and convey passengers from thence to Te Aroha. Fares, ss. Not reaponsrbie for shipping, carrying, or JJs -ohftrglngfiveßtOOk-A.N.S. FERRY CO., Agents. «s^i^ CJTEAM TO THAMES, CAR %£&££? O RYINH PASSENGERS AND '**•* CARGO, CONNKCTINO WITH OHINB MURI, OMAHU, WAITOA PLAINS, AND MORBINS TILLB (Piako District). Time TAur.E. S.S, 'ROTOMAHANA,1 From Auckland: Thursday. 9.30 morning Friday. 10 morning Saturday, 10 morning From Thames! Thursday, 3.30 afternoon Friday, 1 afternoon Saturday, 4.30 afternoon Fare* to Thames: Saloan. 7s 6(1; Steorago, sfl. Through to To .Aroha, 153. Freight through to To Aroha, 253 per ton. No Curgo received within half-an-hoar or aa vortised time of toavj^^ & TINNK> Aeonta. £!-. TMBECT STEAM COMMU aKfeM t^Sia^Ldf^^ NOTICE. Faesengers leavinrAuoklatid at njaht time per 'Enterprise No. 2' aro met at Graharas town bythep.s. 'Te Aroha,' and forwarded at once to their destination. Fares, las. Goods forwarded through from Auckland Wharf to Goldfield landing. A.N.S. FERRY CO., Asents. ,53*, QTEAM TU HOT SPRINGS, j?Q3.g>>Jo Mahtjranoi, Matakana, 18EKSBsaw: Kawau, and Omaha. The 8.8. ROSE CABEY, Al at Lloyds, Master, J. Casey. For Hot Springs and Matakana—Every luob day, at 11 o'clock For Springs and Manurangi— Thursday, February 21. at 11 o'clock Saturday, February 26, at 11 o clock All cargo mnst be down half-an-hour before idvertSeTtime of leaving, or it will not be tSNo n parcela or Goo is taken without a Bhlpplng nVor freight or passage apply to OASKY . June 12,1879 i-vw, D/iOK RUSSELL, WANUA- ROA, ahd MANGONUT. The s.b. lONA wIU leave every Monday, at S KOR IAURANGA, S.S. 'GLENELG' WUI leave Qneen-streot Wharf at 5 p.m. Wednesday. 23rd Monday, 28th Friday. 4th March Manager.



SkippiDg. • -fißeSs^ T^ AIP AIIA STEAMSHII COMPANY (LIMITED). DARGAVILLE RACES. ! RETURN TICKETS will bo issued in Auck • land on Monday, tho 28th instant, and Tuoaday . March lat, at Rkducbd Rates, avatlablo foi : return until the Saturday forowing. Passongorß loavo por 'City of Cork' on Mon I day, at 8 p.m., or Tuesday, at 7 a.m. ,rtv l "VTJ/AinKir AND QsHtt ■ rffitffl^S^ V» HUNGA STEAM NA |^^^^^.Y [QATION CO. (Limited), 'MANUKAU,' TIME-TABLE-Fkukuahy. 1831. Leave Onohunßa: Leavo VVaiuku: — 23—WodnoBday, 130pm 25—Friday, 330 p m '26 Saturday, 8 31) am 23—Mondny, (i a m 2S—Monday, 10 30 a m Manukau Houds at 8 a m on ith, 10th, 17th, 21th. For freight, &c, apply to A. CUNNINOHAM, Onohunga 101, Queon-stroet, Auckland. TpOR LOIN DON DIRECT. Tin woll-known Iron Barquo *™^"^~' LOCH URR, ' 718 tons roßistcr, 100A1 at Lloyds, John Muh- I dock, Commander, now loudinp;, and will have quiok despatch. For IroiKht anply to THE NH:\V ZKALAND SHIPPING COMPANY (LIMITED). ig^aw /^IIAKLES OAILKi, Wmj3& AUCKLAND AND NORTH "RSHaWßfc"' SIIORIC, SHIP, YACHT, AND BOAT-BUILDER, Foot of Albert-street, near tho Dook. Builder of ovory description of Ships' Boata, Launches, Yachts, &c. to any sizo or doßign. Vessels Docked and Repairod. Spars made, &c, and all sorts of Ship Joinery dono at tho shortest notice. 1 stimatos and Designs furnished. Now and Second-hand Boats always on hand, and for Salo Cheap. C.8., in rotui-n'ng thanks for past favours, begs to inform his numorous frionds and custo mers that he has secured Business Prcmisoa in Auckland as above, where ho will bo glad to recoivo any ordors, and will endeavour to givo tho same satisfaction as heretofore Business Cards. R RICHARDSON, • BUTCHKR, Viotohia-stuki-t. Says to hiß old frionds, " Call at my Now Shop and inspoct tho choice-Kraincd Country Meat at Queen-street Prices, for I can, and will, soil Cheap, and shall ba ploa'Od to foo my old cus tomers and all tho surrounding public." Great Rbductiox on Saturday Night, To Clkar Out. tS" Note tho Address. MR 8. H O D S 0 N, Dressmaker and Milliner, wishes to inform the public of Upper Queen street and its environs that Hats, Feathors, and Ribbons of all kinds aro cleanoi on tho pre mises at tho shortest noUcc. KrqsHmakipffdono at very low prices, to competo with tho times. Note thn addreßß— UPPKH QUEEN-STHKKT. Tj-IDEN TERRACE POST OFFICE. MURLEY AND WHITE, TEA DEALERS and FAMILY GROCERS, Eden Terrace. M. and W. formerly with Messrs Glanvillo and FC'lyett). solicit tho patronago of tho public Famlliea waited on for orders. Goods dolivorod any part of the town and suburbs CX. COOF XR, » SADDLER, OLLAR & HARNESS MAX SR, Uppk Qukkn-strkkt, Auckland, Throo Doors abovo tho Army and NavyHotoL N.B.—Courier Bags, LoKpringa, &c., &a., made to order an tho shortest notice Chores moderate. ~\/T R J. R 0 \V E, ItjL greengrocer, Bees to m tify to his friends and tho general public that hi) hus takon that shop lately in th) occupation of Mt J. Gardiner, next to Mr Philip. Baker, Karangahapo Kowe. Nowton, an"l by strict attention to rusiness, and supplying nothing but a i;ood article, hopes to receivo a fair patronage Orders promptly attended to. GOOD 3 DELIVERED. JAMES CATER, CHEMIST AND DRUGGIST, HOISSON-STEKKT, Close io Wellington-gtreet. mait.bk v th a n a JL MARBIJi; AND FitEESTONK MASONS. Monuments, Head-stones, Tomb?, and Iron Tomb Railings. Inscriptions executed in a Buporior Style, Prioos and Designs riiEß on application. Address I OORNBB or RUTLAND & LOIiNE-STREBTH' AU CX LAND Near Junction ot Queen and Wakofleld streots, TTAIIKY -JOHNSON, GENERAL DEALER, HOBSON-STREET, AUCKLAND (Opposite Abbotts, Grocor). II J. bega to call tho attention of the surround ing inhabitants to his I arse and Varied Stock of Drapery and Fancy Goodt,, Hardware, etc. Gaßi.T Bargains Undbr Cost Phicb. Como early. Make your Purchases for Christmas. "O'ENRY T CIORSTER SOLICITOR AND BARRISTER, | TAURANGA, AUCKLAND. WA BHO C X UKU'I'HJSKS, SOAP AND CANDLK MANUFACTURERS, COX'S CREEK, RICHMOND. Office i Durham-atreot, Anokland, Cash Purchasers of Tallow, Wool, Shcopsklng and Bonea. JAMES F. LEPI NE, TAILOR, &c, Gi«Y-3TRK£.T (oppoalto tho Market Hotd). Slyle and Fit Guaranteed. Gentlemen'd Clothing Glcanoi and Repaired. E^. i J U C X E y. NATIVE LAND PURCHASE AGENT AND LICiINSKD INTifRPfittTKR. 12, N.Z. Insurance Buildings. Auckland. DOCTOR C. EMERSON TINNENT has Kemoved from Grey-etreet to J7Uionds- Btreet, the late residence of Dr. Young. HOURS OF ATTENDANCE, 3 to 10 a.m. 1 to 2 p-m, Aid 7 to 8 p.m. Eundays -1 to 2 o'clock p.m. jTI LI A M THDM AB, Corner of Lorno and Victoria-streets, Auckland Kast MONUMENTAL, MARBLE, AND GEKEBAL j STONEMASON, AKCIIITECTOKAL SCULPTOR AND CAEVEE, Inacriptio-ns accurate and beautiful. Monuments, Tombs. Headstones, and ovory description of'stono Work at tho lowest. jiOßßiblo i prices for town and country. AUKS H. BUCH AN A N-, MONUMENTAL MASON. ■ = MAKBLK iSESIuSE^ 1 AND; [E biJinii Bnb I) 18 0 2.1 VICTORIA - STREET KAST, samo Dide us Grey hound Hotel. N.8.-Dcslf?ns of r.U kinds of abovo work for warded to Town or Cruntrv on application. A~M~lT's >'■ UTOH BX, CABTKP., OONTRACTOK, 8:0. or unout) rataonablo . O^O^INDLMi^M^E^iyLINU Executed in all its Branchoa, at W. LEY S', THBEK DSORS ABOVE "STAR" OWICB. Merchants' Account Books RULED AND BOUND TO SUIT REQUIREMENTS. MUSIC, MAGAZINES, AND L,W BOOKS 1 Neatly BonND. Bakers' Special Ruled Day-books. LIBBAB* BOOKS STRONG AND CPEAPLV BOUKa



Business Cards. >/1L AU X E "J3 It OTHE RS, ARTIST PHOTOGRAPHERS (Opposite Union Bank), Queen-street, Auckland, Photography in tha Latent and most Fashion' \ ablo Styles, Kxooutcd iv a manner Unsurpassed in the Colonios. jtaFLargo Colleotion of N.Z. Views always on hand. HW A 1 T E, • Manufacturing Tinsmith, FORT-STREET, Wishes to Inform tho pnbllo that ho is ho only ono in tha Province who devotes the whole ol his timo to tho nhovo businoaa, arid with hie facilities (or working and inodoro appliances con dofy competition rriHAMES uakki.au ts ajnd dkay . JL FACTORY. JAMES MACK IE, PIIOPRIKTOR, VICTORIA STREET KAST, AUCKLAND, Uepalrs of Kvory Description In Wood and Iron neatly executed on tho Shoutkkt Notice. SPIIINGS MADE AND REPAIRED, i*~ N.B.—Country Orderspanotaally attondod to. aE E AND P O T 1 E X, COACH-BUILDERS, GREY-STREET, Auckland. N.B.—lron-bark Shafts, Spokos, Folloon, Blno Gum and all kinds ot Hardwood, at lowont markot orlcnn. YXf H. SKINNER, BUILDER, CARPENTER AND JOINER, Vulcan Lank. EVERY DESCRIPTION OF ISUIIDING DESIGNED AND ERECTED, OR SUPERINTENDED ONLY, IF PBEFEBKED, All Branohos of the Building Trade oxeouted by Kxporioncod Work;r>on, Shop Fronts Offloo Fittings, &o. &a. IB IS WSUJV & IV| ELVI l> Lt b., SHIP, YACHT ANIJ BOAT BUILDERS. SPAR MAKE US, BTO. Wyny ar d Piu E, Auckland, Vesaols Docked and Repaired on tho Shortest Notice. Now and Second-hand Roatß for salo or to lot at tho Lowest Current Price. T W A V M 0 U T 11, SHIP AND BOAT BUILBKR, CuSTOM-lIOUSE-STRHKT, FOOT OF IIOUSON BTKKKT. Builder of all kinds of Yachts. Launches, Boats, &c. Vcsscl-i Docked ana I epaired. Milp Jniuory of overy description promptly attended to. I M X N i) J! 11 S O B, HOUSE, SHIP, SIGN, AND GBNERAL DKCOKATIYK PAINTER, 8. Wynduam-stbket. WPUILLIPIS AND SOWS, OIL, " COLOUR, & GLASS MERCHANTS, Importorsof PaporhanijlnKS, Scrim, Painta, Oils Turpentine, Cokram, Varnishes. French Polish Gold Loaf, ArtisW Colours and Hrushos, Plato Shoot, Crown, Ornumoutal, aud Photographic Glass, Picture Frames and Tapestry Moulding, Clock and Compass GUusob, U lazed Quashes, Doors, &o. Glass cnt to Bizo, and carefully aoked.-9o and U7. OUEKN-STKEKT. OIGN-W X 1 T E R. J. MacKinhy, Fik'H and Ticket Wrltor. Katimiitcs given. Writing dono for tho trade— JCllio.t-slreo!, two doors abovo Messrs Couslnß and Atkln's Coach Factory. H. E. O OTTUN & C°- LAND AGENTS, auctioneers and accountants, general commission agkntß, Cambridge (Waikato), Auckland, Commodious Auction MErt and Storo Room. B. K. BAUER] [M. RAWLINGS. T> AB E R & HAWLINGS [SUCCKSSOIiS TO THE LATE IIOBSIiT LUSR], GENERAL COMMISSION MERCHANTS AND IMPORTERS, FORT-STREET, AUCKLAND. |O11»8 0 P P E T HOUSK, LAND, & GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, Opposite ll.M.'b Custom-hoiuo, Fort-strest, Auckland, Has Always for Sale Large Blocks of LAND FARMS, both Improved and othorwlso Also, LOUSKS, COTTAGEri, &c. On Most Keasonublo Terms. Til J. M v S S & C 0., LAND AND ESTATE AGENTS, SIIORTLAND SrISKKT, Properties entrusted to us have tho additional advantage o( being placed on Moss, Kaino and Co."a Central Hegistry in Wellington. Wo make no charge unless sales aro effected. Sco also our advertisement on fourth page. tfifIAKLKS PALMER, \J DRAUGHTSMAN &o. Drawings, Maps and Plana compiled. Drawn to Scale i'rom Hough Sketches or Traced. Addresaes, &c, Illuminated ir the Highoat Style of the Art. Auctioneera' Show Plans and Lithographs. Schedules prepared for County and Highway Boards. OFFICE—2S, Queen-street, over National In suranco Company's Ofllco. bit 1 S H X X AND C P., iD WHoi-KSiT.?;. SniPPiKfl fc Familt BUTCHERS, auoen-fltreat, nest Ban* of Now EeeUan?, Auckland. Poultry of all kiortn drenosd >o order, Priiue Smokad Tonsruoa, Home-ouxed liaoon. Ootnod Beof on Sole In largo quantities, N.B.—Dealers in Game. Lire Phavmntn tor warded to all parts of the colony upon reoeip ■ of order.Kamillea waited onin town orsuburba. /P) --Z^rvn/^if <>,'»% Below Cost! ««o-V/ WBiPr7?J&. J?\^k Bar* salo of boot and shoes ,-^i^-"_Hra Wr'-'^rT./Tl*' an unprecedented 45A)j^|\Mf U.VJ&vIJLow Fitfuro to mako X&S '-^im. wny tor a 'resn Bn'P" ,j BsS»rii£K. inont.—Note the ad 'i»rm^ dress and write it up 7P*; - 6s_, vjir*- on thetabletsof your «^ ?^'o<^V^ memory, W. John ston, Boot and Shoemaker, Victoria-atreet. t J^ AUSTIN & C 0., BOOT AND SH^K^MANUFACTURERS. A large StocK o£ Pegged, Rivetted and Sewn GooDa of all sorts and Bizea 1 to select from. | All Orders have Quick' Despatch. COXONIAL BChTt FACTORY, 14, WYNDHAM-STEERT, AUCKLAND._^ ■y' ' • ''■' ' {%&-.*'-. •..' h"i ■.■&■ >.i :r~ :.■ ■



Business Oards. WILLIAM TENNANT, Pioneer Manufacturer ov Umbrellas and Parasols, Uppor Queen-street. Wanted Known Tennant'q A I Umbrellas are tho Best and Cheapest. Now summer stock at pricos to meet tho times. Recovering in the 1 boat Btylo. with choice variety of material, Noto— i, Lennox's Buildings, Uppor [Queen street. Established 1860. , T L. R. 1' It ASE X, 1 GUIDE AND INTERPRETER, OIIINEMUTU, IIOTORUA. '. Comrloto arrangements can ho ontorod into for : Tourlßta viaiting Rotomaiiana and sur | rounding Lakks, including tho Alum Oavic. Campino-out, Boating, and Shooting ttXOUUSIONS ALSO AmiANOHD. Maori Mats and Carvings oan iikObtained. A Choico Varioty of Fkhns and Small Boxes of Sulphur and Silica Spkcimknh mado up and sent to Any Part it requlrod. TELKGRAMS WILL ALWAYS HAVE IMMKDIATK ATTENTION. W* F. LAs T> SURGKON DENTIST, WKLLKSLKY-STREICT WKST. Arttflolal Tooth from ss. ! 'jy/rn a. j. n abdwic k, SURGEON DKNTIST, Shortland and Piinocs-Btroots, opposito St. Paul's Church. Terms fliooEitATE. rnARANAKI DyEIJNG AND CLEAN. ING KBTAdLIBHMMNT, FOOT OF WAICKFIELD-STRKKT. J. \V. THOMPSON Proprietor. Gontlomon's Clothos Cloanol or Ronowod nnd Woll-pressod. Ijadioa' Droasos Cloanod or Dyod and Woll hod. Kid Glovks Cleaned TDi DW«xv ij HARTLEY, ARCHITECT, STICHIIURVS BUILDINGS, QUEKN-STRKKT. milE TWEff T> IIOTOGRAPIIY IS NOW OPEN. INSI'AWTANEOUS PICTURES! MARTIN & PA R TIN GTO N PHOTOGRAPHISTS, Market Knthancic, Quesn-strkkt. Mr Josiah Martin haviug made spoolal study at tho Royal Collego ot Chomistry, London, of tho LATKHT IMHUOVEMKNTS IN RII'ID PIIOTO OHAi'HY by tho Golatlno-Bromido process, has ontored into Partnership with Mr W. H. T, PdrtitiKton (lato with Mrsprsllemusand Hanna and Mr Bartlctt), and will Opon their now Por trait Gallory in a few days. Tho great success which has attondod theßO now DliV Pi.atks in Kuropo and America has established their superiority, and producod quitOtt t'KVOI.I/TION IN I'IIOTOOHAI'KY. Tho most bonutltul Pioturos, prcßorvlng tho Natural Attiludo and Expression of tho sitter. can now bo taksn in Hcarcoly ono second of time, and without any delay In preparation. Children's Portraits and Family Groups, can bo photographed in an instant, without tho lOast constraint. Kor Out-door I'hotogrnphy this procoaa has Buporior ndvnntairos. I'icnlo I'artlpp, Portrait Groups and Viowu. aIBO Photos, of Horses and other animals, will bo taken on tho shortest notice NO\V OPEN. / pnOS. J. lIARBUTT. / AMERICAN CORN BROOM, _______ AND steam brush works, Victoria-street East, ' auckland. Awarded at Sydney Exhibition : Bronze Meoal and Ceiitifioatb. [Kbtahlisiikd 1865 ■JVf R T. TRAFP OR D, SURUEON DKNTIST, VV AKRrIELU-BTKKKT, NKBH QUEEN BTBBET. Painless Extraction of ooth by tho Oxtdo- Nitrogen Gas. A UCKLAND CORK FACTORY Tho undera;gncd bog to state they aro now prepared to supply ovory description of COKKS, viz, Boer, Wine. Ginger Boor, Browcrs' Bungs, &c.: Chemists' Vials Daffys, &n. ; Ships' Fondors and Life - Buoys, Fishermen's Net Floats. Tho above cut to any sizo required, in any quantity, cheaper and better than tho imported article.— DUTTON BROTHKKS Wholesale and Retail Cork Manufacturers, ,UPDor Queon-street, Auckland JW. KNIGHT • (Lato of the City Market), POULTERKR, FRUITERER, AND GREEN GROCER, Corner of Darby and Queen streetp. wholkbalk and retail. Established ISCfi.j SHIPPING SUPPLIED. Poultry Dritssrd for Table Always Ready. Live Pigeons, Rabbite. Fancy Birds, Dacks, Gceso, Turkoys, and Fowls kept in stock. Game Fowls, Spanish Brahmas, Bantams KPure bred). Froth Butter and Eggs always on hand. KNIGHTS CENTRAL MARKET, TWO DOOHB ABOVE ARTHUR'S AUCTION MART. TO BUTCHKRS, SETTLJsna, iTA_(« MERB. AND OTHERS. The Undersigned are C&sh Purohasem ol Hldea, 3heopskinß, Wool, Tallow.Beoswa-, &0., tec., at highest markot ratoß, In any quantity. Consignors dlroot will havo prompt and im mediate omih remittances returnad at natlefM ttryrate8' IRELAND EROS., TAHKESa ASP IiKATHKB MiNUFACIURSBB, Auckland. ¥TE VV ZEALAND FER N B Unmounted, or Mounted, in Seta of From 12 up ro 125 variktieb. Also in Jfreooli Polishod Mottled Kauri Boxes, eaoh contatoinß either 25,60, 75,100 or 126 varieties. The 25 /nru-'y Boreo, as above .. Al TholOC „ .. .. «« For Sale by HBIC CRAIG, PKINCKS-STPKKT -yOUNU MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION, CORKICR OF WUXLKSLEY AND ALBERT SRBETS LtBRABY AND KEADING-ROOM. 1 The RE ADING-E OOM is comfortably furnished, and is supliod with English, American, and Co'.onial Papers; Napior, New Ply mouth, Wellington, Christchurch, and Dunedin Newspapers ; " Home News," "Pu'Jllo Opinion," "European Mail," "Weekly Times;" Illustrated Journals, infhiding the "Graphic," "Illustrated London News," ''Punch." &C, &o. j „ MAGAZINES — Blackwood's, Harper's, MacMillan's, "Eclectic," and "'Nineteenth '■ Century," ''Cornhlll," "All the Year Round," "Argosy," "Saturday," etc., etc. i REVIEWS— The "Quarterly," "Edin burgh," " Princeton," etc., etc.; " Scientific American," "English Mechanic," &c, &c. Subscription—2s 6d per Quarter. yThe LIBRARY contains upwards of 2,500 vols., ii in the various departments of Literature. New Works frequently added. Subscription-2s 6d per Quarter. ijTILKS kept of aU the Leading Colonial and ;■! Local Nowspapers. DRAUGHTS, CHESS, &c, Tta and Coffee Provided. [:Boarding House Register, Employment Register YOU N G MEN 1 ■ Are invited to avail themselves of the advan : tages offered by tho Association. STRANGERS 1 WELCOMED, and allowed free uso of the I Rooms on application to the General Secretary. tUT Information gladly given at the Rooms. II Opon Daily from 8 till 10 p.m. I'UOMAS BUDDLK, Hon. Secretary.



Business Notices. mO OWNERS OF PROPERTY. Wolls Cleanod Out, or Mudo Deeper if ro qnlred, at reasonable rates.—Apply at this olllco, or C. Cantell, Karangahape Koad. JW O O I> W A R D, • BAKKR, CONFEC HONER, & PASTRYCOOK, UITBK QUEBN-STRKET, Wishes to call the polito attention of tho inhabitants or Queen Btroet, and families in tho suburbs, to his superior Bread, Confeclionory, and choico selection of Loli.'B, of the moat tempting description. J. W. hopes to merit a sharo ot pubi'o patronago by soiling at a low figure, and all ordors, bnth Wholesale or Rotail, will bo oxo outed at tho shortest notice. Baking Done on Sundays. Noto tho Address. MR THOMAS CAIN, Wholesale AND HKTAtt, CONI'KOTIONKH, has Ills establishment vory contrally located at tho Junction of Queen and Gvoy Btreots, where he carries on a very oxtonslvo and ovor increasing business. Ho has always tho very bet and fr.ishost ConfootiODory ot all kinds on hand, and manufactured from tha very bestllngrcdiont', so that tholr quality cun bo always oonfldontly rolled on. To lovers of Lolließ (the purity of which ia guaranteed) a trial Is respectfully solicited. ■AT OTICE ! KO'l tUKi 11 NOTICE ! R. L. Mkjck. tho Working Man b Grocor. hav ing romovod from City Markot to moro commo dious promises known as Lennox's Buildings, Groy-Btroot.tiikeß thiß opportunity of thanking his Customers for tho vory liboral support they havo favoured him with slnco commencing buaiuoss, and trusts, that by a strict attention to business, together with civillty.dispatch.undaKOOdarticlo, tomorltacontinuancootthOßamo. ltL.M.woul uall spoolal attontlon to his iUock ot Now Sca uon'BTcaß, having a Splendid Family Mlxturo at 2s Oil por Ib. Ho also calls attention to his OroccrloH, which in price and quality cannot bo 3urpasaod. His provisiona are in prime condi tion; tho Boat Cantorbury and Walroa Cheoso, which only requiroa a trial to bo appreciated, and at prices so low as to como within tho reach of all. Ho haa groat ploaouro in announcing to his patrons and tho general publlo that his rapidly increasing traao has induced him to make arrangements fora constant supply of tho Host Fresh Buttor obtainable in this provinco for their benefit, co that they may roly upon getting a really good artlclo at a small cost, his motto bfiinpr, Small prollts and quick returns.— Noto tho Addroas: R. L. MiCKK, l.onnox'a Buildings, Groy-fltreot, Auckland. — Families waited upon for ordors, and goods dolivwml. E COLES' SUPERIOR HAIR RKSTORER will completely restore In a fow <lnys Kn-y or prematurely light hair to its original colour, gloss, and beauty without tho slightest chance of Injury- Kccles' II»ir Restorer ia one of tho bo. t olt'ercd for salo. It eiftctH its objects eatis factoi'lly In a fow days, produoiiu a pcrfoctly natural colour, thoroughly clonntes tho head from eourf and danririlr, causing tho growth o( now hair ami preventing it fabliiK oil. .Sold in Bottleß, 2/6 o^ch. Proparod and sold by M. JCCCI.Kd, Disponsinc Chemist, Hcwln's HuUdlnKS, Wolleßlßy-streot, and sold by all lospectablo Hairdressers. SANI-'ORD'S FARM PRODUCE AND FRUIT. Dairy Fod Pork Pies 6d per lb' ' a*'Wr'^^"l"^Bi^^ Sausages. thy my dest Taiunaki Butteu, Taisanaki Buttku, lOd. por lb. Kating Apple?, 2d am! 3d por lb, Cooking Apiiles, 3d perlb. TIIK CHKAPKST FRUIT DKI'OT IN THK AUSTRALIAN COLONIES, Victor'»etreet, cornor of Albort-Btroet. -vr o t I c c. II P. Gibbona & Co. deliver for Cash, tha BEST FIREWOOD (Cut in Blocks) for 12s Per Ton. 11. P. GIBBONS & CO., OROCKES AND PHODUCE MERCHANTS, Hobson-street, Auckland. m O TRAVELLERS, &C. PitKßc:''TS fir Homk.-Very handaomo Cur osity Cabinets, Inlaid Tbblo Topß, and Walking Sticks, made of rich nnd boautlful New Zealand Wottda ; aleo, Polished Specimens of Woods In small hoi, and Brasn-bound Chests o( Drawers in picked Mottlod Kauri. All at vory reason ablo prices. WILLIAM NORHIK, WorkorofNativoVVoods.topofShortlandstreet. AUCKLAND AZURE BLUE Tho Obeapnst n Uio Markot. Challenges competition with ho bCBt imported, It iB mad" of the puroat and best matenala s easily ai.d perfoctly soluble; producca a moat brilliant colour ; and vill never Bett.'o in tho clothes. So'o Manufacturpr: JOB. Bukoess, Russell-stroet Great North Road' pURNITURE! FURNITUREI J. J. MILLS, Furnituro Dealor, &c, 43 and 15, Victoria-street. Auckland, in returning thanks to h's numerous cmtomo/s and patrons for former favours, again intimatas to them that thorn is no mistake about It. as ho can and will sellchoap. All kinds of Furniture and Bodding, Iron Dod'teads, Chaira, Tablos, Utpnsi's. and Old Curiosities, to bo sold at onco nt 25 por cent b'lowcost. Ghkat Bauoai.nr I In fact, this is tho chenpest and bos'; emporium of its kind in Auckland. Noto tho address, and mako your purohascs early in »ho year. YTOTICH OF KEMOVAL. CHEAP FURNISHING MART. QUEEN-ST., (Between tho Albert and Thlstlo Hotels.) D. OLPHKRT, late of tho City Market, haa removed to tho above spaoious Promises, and is now selling his varied and extensivo stock ot Furnitnre, Bedding. Holloware, Cutlorj, China, Glass. Earthenware, &0., fee, at reducod prices, to mako rcom for now goods. Having a horso and spring cart, (roods -will bo carefully packed and promptly delivered Fbeb of CnARO'. N.B.—Hlasswaro, Earthenware, &c, lent on hiro at Moderato Charges. TyrOTICE OF KEMOVAL, P. Hcrapath, Architect, bogs to intimato to his patronß and the publio generelly, that ho has romovod to moro oommodious Olllces, over tho Colonial Bank, Queen-street. •jl/TESSRS HEMUS & HANNA, CITY : Dbar SIR3.-I have the greatest pleasure in authorising you to publish tho splendid Photos you have taken oJ mo. Sincerely yours Henry Kkttbn. Auckland, Now ZoalancJ, February Bth, 1881. Copios can be had at tho Studio ueen-stroot. IK E LA « V BROTHERS, WOOL MERCHANTS, TANNERS AND LKATHKR MANUFAOTURERS Importeri! of Saddlers' and tiootmaken| Machinery, English and Foreign Leather, Saddlery, Saddlera Ironmongery, Boot Uppers. Grindery, Mill Be'tlng, SnotlcD and Delivery Hose, &o. Warehouses: Vulcan Lane and High-street. Workst Panmure, Anokland. Constitnunts' orders promptly and carefully executed T> T U N X S « CO. Agents for Sydney Papkr Mills, Have always in stock a Largo Supply of P A P E E, comprising White, Printing, and Tea Paper, Grey and Brown Wrapping, and are prepared to indent any sizos, qualities, or colours re~ quired. Theso Papers aro now largely used here, and are acknowledged to be superior to most im ported. Cavalier Fr6ro'a Genuine|Frenoh Brandleß American Carriages American Harness. To Arrive Farm and Express Wagons Amorican Fireproof Safes, &c, &o. R. TONES & CO. rsiU STOREKEEPERS AND HOUSE JL HOLDERS. Those who Sonce make purchases from the Extensive and Varied Stock of EARTHENWARE, CHINA, AND GLASS WARE, opt by tho undersigned, will admit that Cus in-houso-Btreet is tho proper placo to go to, EDWARD LEWIS. An Experienced Packer Engaged. A DAMS' SYNCHRONOLOGICAL ! CHART. The "Baptist Weekly" says: One Hour's Study of his Chart will give a person a bettor idea of the World's History than a doy's perusal of the best compendiums evor published. JOHN EARLW, Agent.



1 On Sale. i r\ N U A L E, AND TO ARRIVE. 1050 Sacks FLOUR 200 1-Sacks FLOUR 510 i-Sacka FLOUR 300 Sacks OATS 2GO „ BAULKY 110 „ MALT 220 „ OATMEAL 35 „ PEARL BAULKY 10 Cases CHKKSffi 2G „ HAMS AND BACON (in cloth) 8 „ HAMS AND BACON (Bngllßh Tona HAMS AND BACON (baro) 3D Koga BUTTER 18 Caaoa and Kcga LARD T. H. H ALL & C° M O X SAL E, AT CAPTAIN COOK HRKWKRY, Nkwmauket, 2,000 G° ° D SA.° XSI pjuor, Gs vm Dozen, No Cash. r((JAL! /^ O A L! I nOALIM WHAU WIIAXJ COAL MINES, W 11 A N G A R E I. OFFIC No. 8, Lower Queen-street. w. sloank, Agent. TT UL L BROTHERS, HAVE NOW LANDING, Ex 'FamenotqVand 'Locn Doon, 1,200 PACKAGES, Consisting of GROCERIES AND OILMEN'S STORES, AND HAVE FOB SALE— AMERICAN RANGES AND STOVES BAUBED STKKL FENCING WIRE DOUGLAS PUMPS, LAWN MOWKRS CORNSACKS, GRINDSTONES, OIL STONKS, &.0., &C &o. Agents for J. Craig & Son's Colobratad Scotch Whißkoy. HTjLL BROTHERS, Auctioneer*, vVine and Spirit Merchants Quoen-stroot Kauri Onm Stores. Breakwater Frco and Kondod Storeß Albert-street. r\ N SALE, Slatos EDgl'ch and American Content Jiow landing. KEANE S: JENKINSON, rROM IRON IRON TANKS ! TANKS 11 TANKS !11 S. PARKER, HAs For Sai.k (Cheap) About 55 of the above. Also, SUPERIOR CORRUGATED IRON TANKS, From £2 and upwards. Complete with tap ready for use; also, A Large Btock op SPOUTING, RIDGING, DOWN-PIPE, ace, &c, &c Always on Hand, at his GALVANISED IRON AND LEAD PIPE STEAM WORKS. lOTORIA • BTHKKT EAST AUCKLAND TTt OR tt A L E, CHOICE BUILDING ALLOTMENTS Bklgeovk Estate, Situated in EDEN TERRACE, SUBURBS OF AUCKLAND. Plan at Morley & White's. For particulars apply to CHRISTOPHER B&ILEY, Mount Edon llDiid. im ok s a l c AT LOWEST MARKET RATKS (wholesale) 3,000 Sacks Milling Oats 1,000 Sacks Danish Oats Somervlllo Bros., McGUl's, ana Moek'a Oatmeal 60 Tone Dufflold'a Adelaide Flour 300 Sacks Coast Maizo, Chicken, and Mill ing Wheat (sacks or bales), &o. McKENZIE & ROSS. October 20 1880. LAND IN THE ISLAND OF MOTU TAPU FOR SALE. Offers aro invited for tho Purchase o£ tho One sixth Undivided Share or Interest ot Robeit Maxwell in 2200 acres in tho Island of Motutapn, Hanraki Gulf, forming Section 371 .0., in the County of Eden, and Province of Auckland. It is held under the Crown Grant, Registered No. 12136, and Robert Maxwell is one of the Six Grantees, tenants in common, The land ia bounded towards the North and East by hinh -mater line on the shore ; towards South South Ea-t and South by land granted to Robert Graham: towards the West by high water line on the shore to Public Reserve; thence by said Publio Reserve; and thence to warda the West by highwater line on the shore. Motutapu Island ia one o£ the Gems of the HauraSi Gulf; rich and fertile: and the Share for sale, when partitioned, would form an ex cellent farm for a workinß settler. For further particulars apply to SDIVWRIGHT & STOUT, Solicitors, Wellington. mo SMALL U AJfIT AL.ISTS. A SPLENDID~INVESTMENT. In the Flourishing Town of Haweea, a, DRAPKRY BUSINESS ocoupying the Beat Position in tho Town, doing a First-class Trade. Terms Liberal. Sole reason of the present Pro prietor selling, ill health. Note.—The Waimate Plains, adjoining Hawera, have just been sold, so that thero is a good prospect for anyone with small capital. For particulars apply to A. CLARK & SONS, or tho undersigned G. H. ARMSTRONG, Proprietor, High-street, Hawer DIREEMAN'S BAY STEAM AND FLOUR MILLS. JAMES SOPPET AND CO. Have on hand at their Mills and Store, No. 8 Lowor Qnoen-strcet :— Flno Flour and Household (quality guaranteed, Also, Brau, Sharps, Pig Meal Maize, Oats, Wheat, and Barley, Cracked and Whole All excellent quality, at very low rate .



1 Hotels J_ J m CLARK STA X F •• JJ • formerly of tho City Club ( atuly of Hit Terminus Hotel, Hclonsvillo), having bough tho Fro«hold of tho Wiianoarei Hotel fron Mr Cafller, bogs to inform visitors that no effor will bo spared to aiford satisfaction. Horses and Pleasure Boats on Hire. AIUWORTH HOTEL MAHURANGI. G. F. SUCH, PROPRIETOR. First-class accommodation for Travellers. Boats can bo obtained on reasonable terms. Horses on hire. The steamer from Auckland arrives and de parts twico a-weeir. /v Ui! JJU 'S HOXJili Corner of Bymonds-street and Kybor PaFS Road C. K. GUNDRY having purchased the abov. well-known Hotel, has much pleasure 11 informing his Friends and the Public generall; that he will keep the choicest brands of Wine and Spirits, and trusts by civility am attention to merit their patronage. Hancock's Sparkling Ales. EX R V HOTEL, NORTHCOTE LATK STOKKS1 POINT, J, MAXWELL, Proprietor. Accommodation tor Travellers. Saddle Horsei on Hire, ME. JOHN GROGaN (late ol mc Prince Albert Hotel. Oneliunga), begs t< inform tho Public ot Auckland that he hai taken over (trom Mrs C. Mocllor) that well kno»n Hotel in Upper Queen-Btrect IHB QUEKN'B HEAD; and trusts by keeping Liquors of the Beat Brandß only, to receive c fair share of patronage. Mr Giogan will also be glad to see any of his friends from Onehungs when tbey are in town. Firßt-class accoinnioda lion. Good Beds. TIDEN -yiNE TTOTEL, KDIiN TKKRACE. LIST OF PRICES:- Bottlod on the premises. Per bottle s. d. Martell's and Hcnnossy' Brandy, equal to Caso Brandy -~-.•• 5 c Groonlcs< mid (Jolville'a Cambelton Whis key (strong) * Dunvlllo's Whiskey _ .. - •• i « Hum, 3b; Old Jumaica (proof), 13; Binall.. 2 0 Coasen's Sherry, best, 4b; Bmall .. "20 Sandiman'a Beit Port, Is; small _ .. Amontillado Sherry, ss; small .. .. I « Old Tawny l 3ort, se; email 2 6 Knglish Ginger Wine ..3 0 IN CASK (OBNUINK ÜBANDS). Honncssy'sandMartoll'sßrandy .. ..GO Snliloflam Pchnapps. 4s Cd; small .. ..2 6 Geneva, JDKZ, ss, iBCd; small .. ..3 0 Stone Gin 5 6 Old Tom i I Dunville's Whiskey 1 b Scotch Whiskey (any brand) 5 0 'i'owesend's Sursaparilla .. ....5 0 Knglish Ale imd Porter (beßt brands), Is Id to -16 Flask Brandy, large, 33; Bmall .. .. 1 C All Spirits sold by tho Gallon (over-proof), Bame as from Bondod Store. Torms: Strictly Cash (no exceptions). BILLIARDS. S.E. has alfo procured one of Thurßton'fl Now Exhibition Tables, with latest appliances, and ho has fitted up a room for the same, socpnd to none in Auckland, and, being detached, is kept private. Good civil billiard-marker. S.UIHF.L EVINSON, PROPRIETOR. Oil and Colour Merchants. ivte'w Fap~ c kuangings 1> for 1880, Large and Small Buyers of Paporhangings w 1 do well to call at HOLLAND & BUTLER'S Papkbhanginos, Oil, Colodb, & Glas3 Warehouse, 28 & 30. victokia-strkkt, auckland Where may be Inspected one of the largest and best-selected Stocks of Paperhangings in New Zealand, From.ld per piece to the most costly, GILT & STAINED PICTURE-FRAM MOULDING In Great Variety. Pictube-Frami.vg in all its branches, At lowest possible rates. Oils, Colours, Glass. Varnishes, Brush*are Scrim, Glass Shades, Wax Flower Making Materials &c, &c. HOLLAND & BUTLER, Oil and Class Merchants. fIIILL IP P S & SON o Have received, ex LATE ARRIVALS, THE LATEST DESIGNS IN PAPER HANGINGS, And in Great Vauety. FRENCH AND ENGLISH PANEL DSCORA TIONB For Private Halls, Public Saloons, Bars, Theatres, &c, &c. GOLD CENTRES FOR CKIIIXGS, Hoesian and Scrim, all qualities Oil and White Lead in wood and iron Paints, Varnishes, and all Trade Sundries Plate Sheet, Ornamental Photo Opal Silvcret Plato and Fluted Glass Glass Shades, Artists' Materials Gilt Mouldings. PICTURES OF EVERY DESCRIPTION, FANCY FRAMES, ALBUMS, SCREENS, &c, &c, &c, W. PHILLIPPS & SON, 95 & 37. QUKKN-STRKKT. Money. A UCKLAND FEKMANENT _f__ CO-OPKRATIVE BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY, Office :-93, Queen-street. LOANS granted upon approved securities of Freehold or Leasehold Properties in sums of £20 to £6,000, principal and interest being re payable in instalments, at the following rates for every £100 borrowed:— Repayments extend- Pnp Wnnlr Total amount ing over For WeoK' Repayable. s. d. £ b. I years- .. _ 12 6 130 0 0 6 years.. .... 9 2 143 9 3 8 years 7 6 156 7 8 lOyears 6 3 162 16 3 i3T Further particulars may bo obtained on application at the Society's Ofllco. JOHN BATGER, Seerotary. ONEY TO LEND, on approved security. E. X, TYLER, i.'olicitor, Vulcan ' ano. 1%/rONBY TO LENU~o_~Mortgago of First-class Freehold Securities. WM. COLEMAN. Solicitor. Corner of Queen and Shortland-streets. ONEY TO LEND ON MORTGAGE, in sums of £50 and upwards. BKVKIUDGJI & AL iXANDBR, Solicitor, Bank Buildings, VV rndham-street JJ Q B Y. Money to Lend on Mortgage ot Freehold Securities.—George Frasor, Publlo Accountant, Investing and Kstato Agent, W. S. Grahame's Bond, Fort-street, and, No. 6, South British Insurance Buildings, corner of Queen and Short and-street. MONEY TO Liiassu in large or small sums at a moderate rate of Intoreat.- Jackson and Russell. Solicitors. ONEY TO LEND, in large or small sums, at usual rates or interest, CONNKLL & COOPKK, Solicitors, Vulcan Lane. MONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage,— F Bins, igont. Shortland-street Watchmakers and Jewellers. nHRISTMAS TTOLIDAYS. l_/ JIL VISITORS in Auckland would do well TO CALL ON T TT O W D E N And INSPECT his Stock of GOLD PIANOS, AND ORGANS, SILVER JKWBLLERY, WATCHES. Km car Which they will find upon average to b( TWENTY PER CENT. CUKAPER than any Other House. SHOIITLAND - S T It E E T Adjoining General Post Oiilce. ♦ *.. ■



Sporting. HENDERSON'S MILL TURF CLUB ANNUAL RACES. THURSDAY, MARCH 17, 1881. President : I The Hon. Thomas Henderson. Vice-Pkesidknt: A. K. Taylor, Esq. Stkwards : i Messrs Thomas Henderson, Jun., John Smyth A. Bcetham, J. Malam,|and A. Hepburn. Judge: Starter: Mr A. Dilworth. Mr J. Archibald. Cierk op the Scales : Mr R. J. Vcrcoe. a Clerk of the Course : i Mr A. X, Whitaker. I Handicappkr: 1 Mr W. Percival. MAIDEN PLATE, of 25 eovs ; secand horse to receive 53OVS out of the stakes. Nomina tions, 2sovb each to tho funds. 2yrs, Cst 81bs; 3yrs, Bst 41b3; 4yrs, 9st; syrs and up wards, 9st 21bs. For all horses that have nevor won an advertised race exceeding 208OW. Diatanoa, Ij miles. HANDICAP HURDLK RACK, of 40sovs; pecond howe to receivo lOsovs out of the 3 stakes. Nominatiots. 2aovs ; and accept ances 23OVS to the funds. Nomination, with 2sovs enclosed, to be made to the i Secretary, at his Ofllco, Queen-street, by 8 > p.m. on Friday. 25th February. Accept i ance3 on night of general entry. Distance, 2 miles, over 8 flights of hurdleß 3£t 6ms : high. ' NORTHEBN CO UNTIES C UP, of 20 boys, with 1 a Bweep of 2sovs each; amount accruing > sweep to go to Eecond horee. Weight for <■ age. Fo1" all horses the bona fide property of owners living north of the Whau for six months previous to the racy. Distance, 1J miles. Declaration of ownership, if required , will have to be made before aJ. P. MAORI RACE, of lOaava; second horse to receive 39ovs out of tho etakes. Entrance, : leov. To be ridden by natives. Tw.ce round tho course. Five noises to enter or no race. i HENDERSON'S MILL CUP (Handicap), of lOOaovs; second horse to receive 2030v5, and tho third lOso-vs, out of the stakes. Nomi 1 nation 2sove, and acceptance 3jo?s to the funds. Distance, 2 miles Nomination, with 2sovs enclosed, to be made to the Secretary, i at his office, Quf en-street, by 8p m. on Friday, 25th February. Acceptances on night of general entry. SELLING RACK, of 3030V8. Entrance, 2soys. Weight for age. The winner |to bo sold by auction immediately after the race for 100 boys. It entered to be sold for 50sovs, al lowed 71b; if for 30sovs, allowed 141b; if for 20sovs, allowed 211b. Dißtance, li miles. RAILWAY HANDICAP, of 3030v5; second horso to receive 5-ovs out of the stakeß. Nomination lsov, ana acceptance 2sova to the funds. Handicaps to appear directly i after the Cup, and acceptances half an hour i beforo the race. Distance, 1 mile. CONSOLATION HANDICAP, of 15sovfl Entrance, laov. Distance, 1 mile. RULES AND REGULATIONS. No entry will bo reoeived for any of the raco3 except upon this condition—That all disputes, olaima, and obiectlons arising out of the race ing shall be decided by a majority of fctowards present, or those whom they may appoint. Their decisions upon all points connected with the carrying out of this programme shall be final. Any Jockey riding except in the colours entered shall be fined 2 boys. When two or more horses Btart, the property of tho came owner, a distinguishing colour must be worn. No entry will be received on any pretence whatever after the hour named, or without being accompanied by the necessary amount in cash, together with a qualification tea of 1 guinea. all persons intending to withdraw horsea are required to give notice to that i fleet to the Sec retary or Clerk of Scales, one-half hour before Starting. Any person neglecting or refuting to comply with this Kule shall pay a fine, not ex oeeding 5 soys,, to tho Race Fund. • All entries to be sealed and addressed to the Secretary, Queen-street, Aucklsnd, as at foot, entrance money enclosed, with the name, age at time of entry, pedigree, and, in case of handi caps, performances of the horse, name of the owner, and colours of the rider, Winners to pay 5 per cent, of their gross win nings towards tho expenses of the Course. Ail races to run under the A.X.C. Rules. Qualification Fee, One Guinea. Stabling for Horses free at Dargavillo and Mangawhare. Groom's passages both ways in Kaipara Company's steamers free. DATES OF ENTRIES AND ACCEPTANCES. FRIDAY, February 25 — Nominations for Hurdle and Henderson's Mill Cup Handicap. FRIDAY, March 11—Acceptances aud gene ral entries. WM. PERCIVAL, Secretary H.M.T.C. IVrOHTH AUCKLAND DISTRICT 1.1 RACKS, TO BE HELD AT DARGAVILLE, ON WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY, MAECH 2 AND 3, 1881. DATK3 FOR ACCEPTANCES. Wednesday, February 23.—General Entries and Acceptances. Entries and Acceptances will be recaived by tho Secretary at Dargaville by telegraph up t j 5 p.m. on tho advertised dates /or receivingeame, provided that a letter is posted the Bame time containing the necessary amount in cash, andin terms of Kulea and Programme. All letters should be posted in Auckland not later than 2 p.m. on the advertised dateß, to en sure their reaching Dargaville by the Thurs day's Eteamer, H. W. BAKER, Secretary. mHISTLE HOTEL Consultation on J Dunedin Cup. Unlimited number of Sub scribers of One Pound each. Ist Horse, 30 par cent.; 2nd Horse, 20 per cent.; 3rd Horse, 10 per cent. Starters and Non-Startera, each 20 per cent. (Divided). To ba drawn about February 22,1881.—M. Gallagher -VTEW ZEALAND GRAND GIFT IN CLUB, AUCKLAND. 2,000 MEMBERS AT £1 EACH, Payable 4s per Month, or £1 for Fivo Months in advance. Members joining abovo Club aro entitled to take part in the Free Distribution of Gifts on the 30th of June, 1881, when the following valu able Gifts will bo Drawn for in the Albert Hall, under the management- of a Committee of GeDtlemen selected from Members present The First Distribution of Gifts under the New Zealand Grand Gift Club Rules consists of :— 20 Harmoniums £410 23 Pianos.. .. £1,165 10 Musical Boxes *90 3 First-class Violins, in cases .. £35 4 Writing Bureaus £i 0 10 SewiDg Machines £220 103 Gifts. Total value, £2,000 All Gifts will be on viow four weeks before distribution. Booking Office: No. 19, Grey-street, Auokland. THEODORE BROWN, Manager. T B T) XJ N^ I O N. 200 subscribers at 20s each. Five Pbizbs. Engine and Boiler (with certificate) Chaffcutter, for steam or hand power Upstanding Horse, warranted Spring Cart (nearly newl and Harness 40 Acres Land. Tickets forwarded to Subscribers in the Country on receipt of P.O. Order fcr £1, and Postage Stamps. Apply to Mr 3. Worms, Land Agont, Newton TbTt union drawing. TWO PRIZES ! 50 SUBSCRIBERS, 10S. EACH. Two Berlin Wool Pictures:—"Ecce Homo," "Daniel In the Den of Lions." On view at Strbtton's, 208, Queen-street, where ticket may be obtained, insurances, NEW ZEALAND INSUKAJNUjS COMPANY. Capital • - £1,000,000 Reinsurance and Reserve Funds .. £150,000 LIBERAL CONDITIONS. MODERATE RATES. PROMPT SETTLEMENTS. UNDOUBTED SECURITY. N.Z. INSURANCE BUILDINGS. 6KOR6K P. FIKRCK Manager TTNION INSURAJNUiS CUMPANY NEW ZEALAND. Capital.. _ £2,000,000 AUCKLAND BRANCH, QUEKN-STRKET, next to tho Colonial Bank FIRK DEPARTMENT. • Insurances granted on Dwelliog-housos, Stores, Shops, Buildings in which trade is carried on, , Merchandise, and Goods of every description. MARINE DEPARTMENT. Hullb of Ships or Steamers, Merchandise of all kinds, Specie and Wool to United Kingdom, at UwßiCaiaEn zui» BTKVKNSON> Maaagor.



Amusements. THEATRE R O^ A h' LAST NIGHTS! LAST NIGHTS! OF THE EMINENT IRISH COMEDIAN, Jlfß /^(RATTAN J> IGGS 11 THIS (WBDNKS DAY) EVENING, February 23, And TO-MORROW (Thursday). riUSHLA g^^bSss Hyacinth 0 New..- - Eydcr Gerald O'Neill "ii^eClinton Tv logh O'Hanlon a Campbell Brian Kearden c. Burford HhaunPheety- j Mnsgrave Joseph Clinton. J. O'Brien Paddy Dermott 0. HiU Captain Sylveßter t "Williams Peter EurKe - A< Miller Barney p-, Medufl K^aa-iLwry^^V-MiMi^oWUton BrTdg hot Ko FMoorc.v:;.v:.v.v.;::::::Mis ß Foiiando FRIDAY-Fashionable Night, THE SERIOUS FAMILY, AND BARNEY THE BARON 1 4s; Stalls, ii Cd; Pit, One Shilling. *| E M B E R S OF THE "AUSTRALIAN ELEVEN" Billiards, at the UNITED BKRVICK HOTEL. Two good tables by London Makers. Best Room in Town. LAWJN TENNIS 1 LAWN TENNIS ! Jost Arrived. W. W. ROBINSON, 9 Queen-street, Has otiened un a picked assortment by various mKo?Basket Single Sticks, Base Ball Sets Men's and Youths Cricket Materials. Novelties to arrive. Education. VENING CLASSES FOR YOUNG WOMEN. Hope Cottage, Ponsonby, near the Ha™ rs General Stoddard hoWs Oteses for Younz Women (married or single) on rues days and Fridays, from 7to 9. Subjects: Arith metio. Composition, and Reading. Terms: Five BhiUinus, paid in advance. ffIHE j^RT OF RINGING. MR H, GORDON GOOCH, Associate of the Royal Academy of Music, London, and Bronze and Silver Medallist of that Institu tioD, receives Pupils for SINGING and VOICE PRODUCTION at his private residence in. Wakefield-street. Public and Private Banquets supplied with Vocal and Instrumental Mueio, upon'reason able terms. Mr Gooeh having had the direction ot music at come of the Banquets mtandon, any gentlemen entrusting him with the same in Auckland may depend upon b flwt-class programme ol Music being arranged,-thereby relieving themselves from all preliminary and tedious details. - Tt/TiiS. H. E. BRABAZON, TEACHER OF THE PIANOFORTE. Pupila attended at their own Residences. Address :-Care of W. Mears, Stationer, Queen-street. _____ v«- k W. b. woo d h am, Teaches of the Pianofobte and Harmonium. Address-Care of Auckland Muslo Ware house. ._ BS, ALLAN W J- & T tbachee of Vocal and Isstrtjmental Music. Present Address— Devonshire House Hobson-stbbbt. iIS NORMAN, Waterloo Quadrant^ purposes commencing an Evening Im provement Class on Thursday, February 17th. Terms on application. _ . MX ANGELO FORREST, Pupil of Charles Halle, will arrive in Auckland at the end of February. All letters care of J. J. Milaer & Co., Auckland Music Warehouse, Vulcan Lane Auokland uraperv- CH_ AP MILLINER VI CHEAP MILLINERY 1 mrs mackrilt/, Millinery, Drkss, add Mantle maker, Next to Post Office, Newton. Dressmaking done on the premises. Kjltine done by Machinery. Ladies' and Children s Hats and Bonnets Trimmed in all the Latest Styles and Fashions. Children's-Hats, trimmed, from Is: untrimmed, from 9d. Note the address:—Next to Post Office, New ton. _ VT oTlCE.—Great Surprise! The Ladies J_l all say that Williams's is the Cheapest House in Town for Fancy Drapery and Small Goods. A splendid lot of Ladies' Underclothing, skirts, Lace, Ties, Maltese Lace, Ribbons, &c; a lot of Ladies' Baok Combs, Belts, and Neck Frilling, all prices from 2d a yard; a nice lot of Gilt and Black Brooches and itarrings. cheap. Ladies from the country would do well to buy their goods at Williams's, Cheapest Houee in Town, foot of Grey-Btreet, four doors from" Market Entrance, opposite Dampiers. Open ill 9 p.m. WN. HENDERSON, Draper, Hosier, • and Haberdasher, 210, Queen-street respectfully invites the public of Auokland to inspect his stock of Pioture Handkerchiefs, just imported, amongst whioh will be found excel lent Portraits ot the Australian Cricketers, and a correct representation of the Melbourne Exhi bition, 6d each. Also, a nice variety of Lace and other Curtains, Blinds, and Plain Muslins. at Lowest Prices. Good stook of Millinery and Fancy Goods always on hand,—Note the ad dress. * 0. STEPHENSON, .___• HAVING PURCHASED B. TE3TER'_ WELL - KNOWtf STOCK OF DRA.PKRY, In Karangahape Road, Newton, The Bamo being new, and the larger part of English Importation, also being purchased by an experienced buyer, trusts that by moderate charges, a wollasaorted Stook, civility, and strict attention to business, to merit a con tinuance of the favours received by Mr Tester. Orders by po3t and otherwiso will receive special attention. An early call of inspection ia requested. ARTHUR 0. STEPHENSON. ■VTOTICE TO THE PUBLIC. MUNRO & MILLIGAN Beg to announce that they have commenced Business na DRAPERS AND fl-UIHIBRS Y ON THE Deferred Payment System, in the karangahape boad (Opposite Newton Post Office), Where they have a Wbllabbobtbd STOCK of the BEST CLASS GOODS, In tho following Departments :— DBKSBKS, Prints, Calicoes, Longcloths, Sheetings, Linkns, Flannels, Blankets, rugs, Carpets Oxford Shirtinb, Countbkpanes, Waterproof Cloaks, Mantles, French Mhbino.b, Shawls, Cashmeres, Silks, Shirts, Cubtains, Umbrellas, Mantle Cloths, and Tweeds. GENTLEMEN'S CLOTHING Inal its Branches. The Deferred Payment System has been found to baa great boon, by enabling those with limited incomes to procure necessaries in tho easiest possible way. M. & M. having had considerable London ex perience in this particular System of Businosf, and having their Goods direct from the Best London and Glasgow Firms, are In a poaition to offer the BEST GOODS on the Most Advan tageous Terms. tsr Note tho Address, — TITUKKO & Tl/TILLIGAN, K-RANQAHAPH ROAD (Opposite the Nowton Foist Office},