The Auckland Evening Star.

Vol. XII— No. 3,343

AUCKLAND, N.Z., TUESDAY, APRIL 12, 1881

(Published Daily.)

PRICE: ONE PEtfNtf



Shipping. vQ\l UXJEAM. TO LONDUIT OMENT~LINE. Tho following Stoamships be onßing to tho Orient Steam Navigation Com panyl 1 amitcdl.nnd th 01: aoldc Steam Navigatior Company will leave SIUNttY at the under montionod datoc for IWHL JOURNE. ADK LAWK and LONDON, via Suez Canal:— Stoamor. | de.g. ronyol Dato. LuaVf^NrATTZ 3^2?; XpTiT'2l LlGUlt A 1,0156 May 6 P"1081 j 1!) May2o GARONNE 3576 Juno 3 CHtMBURAZO..:: 3,817 .Tune 17 JOIIN_K|,DKIt.... 4,158 July 1 And tho Sorvico will bo malntalnca Dy Bao ooediciß stoamers ac intervals of a Fortnight. Fire to London, 15 to 70 guineas. auoz Canal Diipb, 8s in addition. Parcelß booked through to London. • Vas^nngors en book from Auckland at a through ra 0 to cover Intercolonial f»ro and Oaii'il dues, and so socuro special advantagOß. fasaacfxs from London can be granted in Auckland. For plans j.n* full particulars, apply, In London, to V. Greon & Co., and Anderson, Anderson & Co., Joint Managers of tho Line: or to tho Agents in Auckland. UNION STEAMSHIP DO, OF N.Z, Limited QucecßtMet. V . .- B I MION KiKAMSaii* i Vi i' U OOMPANr OS NKW 'Ji' c «Sj^S q\ BKAtuiND (LIMITKiJ \% —-—-J\ . Time Tabls— !l April, ISSi. FOR GISBOKNK, NA dIKR, WRLUNGTON, LY'ri'ELTON, PORT CHALMKHP. aid BLUFF (KROM OnEEN-STrEKT WHARF) Steamship. Date ot Soiling. Latest Train. AlDion Thursday, 14,10 a.m. — Tararua* Thursday, 21,6 p.m. — •Calling at Tauranga^ . yOK TABANAH.I. NKLSOaIpICTON. WBL LINGTON. LYTTKLTON AND WRBT Coast Ports (from Manckau) Penguin Tuesday, 12 iwharf, 8 a.m., anchorage 1 2 p.m. p.m. gAWEA Tuesday. 19.10 a.m. 9.10 a.m. ~ ' FOR SYDNKY. VIA KUSSELIj. Rinqarooma Tuesday, 19, i p.m. — FOR MELBOURNE. Via 80UTH. Aldion Thursday, 14,10 a.m. - Tarakua Thursday, 21,6 p.m. — FOR GREYMOUTH, HOKITIKA, NEW- CaSTLK, AND MELBOURNK. Heiio Tuesday, 12,1 p.m. — FOB HUB3KLL AND KAWAKAWA. WEtLINGTON Every Wednesday, 5 p.m — Hero Tuesday, 12, i p.m. — FOR TAURANGA _ Wellington Every Mondsr, ri.m. — Tarakua Thursday, 21,6 p.m. — FOR WHANGAREI, MANGAPAI, WAIPU, AND MANGA WAI. Wellington Kvery Wednes.. 5 p.m. — Evory Friday, 8 p.m. — WCarRO must bo alongside one hour before timo of departure. Passage Tickets must be taken at the office before embarking. Aurklfjd Branch 1 53, Queen-Htieet. llfliAMljiKEl, TAU- VV RANGA & RUSSELL. WEEKLY SERVICE TO EACH '$i^raZfe PLACE. The Union Steamship Co.'s s.s. ' WELLINGTON' Will leave for— TAURANGA—Mondays, at 5 p.m. RUSSELL—Wednesdays, ats|p.m. WHANGARKI, MANGAPAI, WAIPU, and MANGAWAI-Wedneßdays, at 5 p.m., and Fridays, at 8 p.m. ONION STEAMSHIP COM£ANY OF N.Z. Agents. "-j-^ piHEAP FREIGHT. i^S^^kLYTTuiLTON TO~AUCKLAND. nliiHfflSfc* T no Dr ig 'EMPEROR' •will have quick despatch. Freight, 103. Con-| cession will be made to large shippers. W. LODDER, Agent. ■Safe-,. TVRECT STEAM COMMU ■ -BaEKB^ LJ NICATION WITH OMAHU J*aKaIK*'TAND TK AROHA GOLDFD3LDS. NOTICE. Passengerß leaving Auckland at night time per ' Enterprise No. 2' are met at Grahams town by the p.s. ' Te Aroha,' and forwarded at once to their destination. Faros, 15s. Goods forwarded through from Auckland Wharf to Goldfleld landing. A.N.S. FBRRY CO.. Agents. -%r- OTEAM TO THAMES. CAR- SaSiL: io RYING PAS9ENGERS AND •w** cargo, connkctino with ohine mpri, Omahu, Waitoa Plains, and Morrins ville (Piako District). Time Table. S.S. 'ROTOMAHANA.' From Auckland: Wednesday, 1.30 afternoon Thursday, 12 midnight Saturday From Thames! Tuesday, 5 afternoon Thursday. 5 aftsrnoon Friday. 6.30 morning Saturday Farea to Thames: Saloon. 7s 6d: Steerage, ss. Through to Te Aroha, 15a. Freight through to Te Aroha, 25s per ton. , No Cargo received within half-an-hour of ad vertlsed time of tawggj^ & TINNK> Agents. -»aa^ B/iOR RUSSELL, WAN«A ig2yE|fe>; Jj ROA, ahd MANQONUL The s.s. lONA *1U leave every Monflay, at 5 p.m. (weather permitting). Passengers booked and small parcels prepaid at the Office on the Wharf. No oargo received after 4 p.m. FOR WHANGAREI AND MANGAPAI. The 8.8. ARGYLE will leave for the above piaots every Tuesda/ and Friday, at 6 p.m. FOR TAURANGA, S.S. 'GLENELG' Will leave Queen-street Wharf at 5 p.m. Tuesday. April 12 Friday, 15th Wednesday, 20th Monday. 25th. Friday, 29th Wednesday, ith May Connecting with the s.s.' Fingal' for Mercury Bay on April Ist, 7th, 15th, 20th. 29th, and 4th May; connecting with s.s. 'Staffa' for Opotiki and Wast Coast; also connecting with s.s.' Kati kati' for Katikati Settlement. , Weather and other circumstances permitting. Nolcargo received after *P.«fc BRBOOR> Manager. WAIUKU AND O^E. VV HUNGA STICAM NAVI- J«'»^ aB''GATION CO. (Limited). TIME-TABLE-APRIL, 1881. SS" 'MANUKAU.' Leave Onehunga: Leavo Waiuku: A nr Apr. 12-Tuosdfty. iv m 13-Wednes., 9 30a m v: Saturday 7 45am 16-Saturday, 12 noon wlMondayfs 30 ara 18-Monday, 12 45 p m 20-Wednesday, 915 am 20-Wednea.. 230 p m W Friday 1235 pm 23—Saturday, 6a m 3 P m 26-Tuesrtay, 8 30 a m SslTuesday. 4 P m 27-Wednos., 9 30 a m 30-SatntdaV. 745 a m 30-Saturday, 12 noon Manufcau Heads-Kvery Thursday, 8 am. Apply to . A . CUNNINGHAM. Agent. "~37Z~ £ CHARLES |^ AlLlJtlJt ' >^^^^ AUCKLAND AND NORTH SHIP, YACHT, AND JBOAT-15UILDER, Foot of Albert-street, near tho Dock. Builder of every description of Ships' Boats, Launches, Yachts, &c. to any si*e or design. Vessels Docked and Repaired. Spars made, &c, and all sorts of Ship Joinery dono at tho shortest notice. Istimates and Designs furnished. New and Second-hand Boats always! on hand, and for Sale Cheap. C B in returmngihaTks for past favours, begs to inform his numerous friends and custo mers that he has secured Business Premises in Auckland as above, where he will be glad to reoeive any orders, and will endeavour to give the same satisfaction aa heretofore.



Skipping. 1 •**!&. yiOH NEW PLYMOUTH. ■3gS&& T1 WANGANUI, AND WEL *saaraa^LINGTON. Tho p,B. 'SAMSON' ' will loavo Onohunpia on SATURDAY noxt, lGth instant, at 'i p.m., for abovo ports. For froight and passage apply to * A. CUNNINGHAM, Agont. Onohunga; Or, 101, Queen-street, Auckland. t-CKA. A UUK LAND AND jfWSSS^v J\. NORTH SHORE FERRY grfq|j^^^.COMPANY (LIMITED).. STEAM TO THE THAMES AND TE AROHA GOLD FIELDS, CONNECTING with OHINKMURI, OMAHU, WAITOV PLAINS, AND MORRINS VILLE. Piako District. •EN TERPRISE No. 2' & 'TE AROHA.' From Auokland : From Thames 1 ■ — Tueßday, 6 p.m. Wednesday, 8 p.m, — Friday — Tho aoovo steamors conneot at Junction of thp Waihou with tho steam launches ' Riro Riro' and 'Momsahib.' Fares: ToThamos .. Saloon, "s Od; Stoorage, Gs Throng* to To Aroha 15s Roturn to To Aroha 25s Freight to To Aroha .. .. 25s por ton Arrangements have been mado with tho owners of small stoamers to connect at tho I Junction, and convoy passcngors from thonoo to To Aroha. Faros, ss. Not responsible for Bhlpping, carrying, or Jlfl oharglng live stook. A.N.S. FERRY CO., j Agonts. «*£fc^^ QTKAWL XU HOT SPRINGS, JsHsSsS?^' Mahuranqj, Matakana, ' Kawau, and Omaha. The 8.8. ROSE CASKY, Ai at Lloyds. J. Casey, Master. For Hot Springs and Matakana—Evory Tuos day, at 11 o'clock For Hot Sprintts and Mahuranßl— Thursday, April ] I, at 11 o'clock Saturday, April IG, at 11 o'clock Thursday, April 21, at 9 o'clock Saturday, April 23, at 10 o'clock Thursday, April 28, at 11 o'clock Saturday, April 30, at 11 o'olook All cargo must bo down holf-an-honr before •dvortlsed time of leaving, or it will not be taken. No Parcels or Goo Jb taken without s shipping note. For freUht or passage apply to J. CASEY. Juno 12,1879 -iii*fe. "OENINSULAR AND s^yfeJ- ORIENTAL STRAM NAVI «ijSWbj» GATION COMPANY. Thos.s. "HYDASPES' leaveß Molbourno on April 25th. Steamors follow on each altornate Wodnesday, Passengers booked through from Auckland. CRUICKSHANK & CO.. Agonts P. and O. Co. January 7th, 1881. 16, Queen-street, Auckland. •SkSi^Q S. 'COROMANDEL.' *^===^ * TIME TABLE. FOR WAIHEKE AND COROMANDEL. Leaves Auckland for Coromandol—Kvory Mon day and Wednesday at 12 noon, and Friday at 3 p.m. Leaves (Joromandel for Auckland—Every Tues day and Thursday at 12 noon, and Saturday ntl2 noon. N.B.—No cargo rocoived within half-an-hour of advertised time of sailing. Weather and other circumstances permitting A. R. H. SWINDLEY, Managor. "TZX IJIuK FREIGHT OR #g|?s^ JD CHARTER. The barquo 'EAST LOTHIAN,' Now lying at tho Railway Wharf. Apply to CRMCKSHANK & CO., Atjonts. IC, Queen-ntroet. Auckladd, April 8,1531. Monuv. MONEY TO LEND, on Mo'rtßaße.— F Ring. Agent. Shortland-Btrect MONEY TO LEND, on approved security. K. X, TYLER, Solicitor, Vulcan Lane. MONEY TO LEND, in large or small sums, at usual rates of interest, CONNELL & COOPKK, Solicitors, Vuloan Lane. ] ONEY ADVANCED (on Jewellery, Watches, Plato, Clothing, and Mer chandise of every description), in sums of from ono shilling to £50.— S. A. Asiier, City Loan Office, ouDoaito Market Entrance. O.ueen-Btreet "jIyTON-EY TO LEND on Mortgage of Firet-clasa Freehold Securities. WM. COLEMAN. Solicitor. Corner of Queen and Shortland-streets. ONEY TO LEiVDON MORTGAGE, in Bums of £50 »nd upwards. BEVitRJDGH S AL 4XANDKR, S licitor, Buildings, W vndham-street M v N 1 Y< Money to Lend on Mortgage 01. Freehold Securities.—Georgo Fraser, Publio Accountant, Investing and Estate Agent, W. S. Grahamo'a Bond, Fort-Btreet, and, No. 6, South British Insurance Buildings, oornor of Queen and Short and-street. « jl/TONEY TO Lj&nij in large or small IYA sums at a moderate rate of lnterest.- Jackson and Russell. Solicitors. |jj O N IS V. LONDON LOAN OFFICE, Under Thkatre Royal, Victoria-street. J. HART is prepared to offer advantages to persons in want of accommodation. MONEY ADVANCKD FROM £5 to £500 ION PERSONAL SECURITY. For instance: Persons borrowing £3 reoeive £4103. oash. ~ „ £10 „ £9 „ £20 „ £18 Repayable by 10 inßtalmenta o£ 2b. In tho £ por week. Money advanced on every description of Goods. All transactions entertained, and Money ad vanced without delay, if security approved of. Hotels ACCIDEN T A L HOTEL. ALBERT FISHER (Formerly with Mr. John Coupland, Thames Hotel, and lute of tho Imperial and Prince of Wales Hotels, Wellington), Boas to inform the Public, his Patrons, and Friends that he has purchased the far-famed OCCIDENTAL HOTEL. That additions and alterations, conducive to the greater comfort and convenience of the Public, navo been completed, and that every endoavour will be mado, and no expanse spared, to main tain the high reputation of th House. THE CAFE. This department, under tho management of an experienced chief, will be conducted on a scale worthy of the name and fame of the Occidental Hotel. C L a li X H T A if JB\ «• formerly of tho City Club (lately of the Terminus Hotel, Hclenßvillo), having bought the Freehold of tho Whanoarei Hotel from Mr Cailier, bogs to inform visitors that no effort will be spared to afford satisfaction. Horses and Pleasure Boats on Hire. k7 JOHN GKOGaN (late ot me Prince Albert Hotel, Onehunga), begß to inform the Publio of Auckland that he has taken over (from Mrs C. Moeller) that well known Hotel in Upper Queen-street THE QUEKN'3 HEAD; and trusts by keeping Liquors of the Beat Brands only, to receive a fair Bhare of patronage. Mr Grogan will also be glad to see any of his friends from Onehunga when tbey are in town. First-olasß accommoda ion. Goodßed3. /\UEEN'SHOTJSIi Corner of Symonds-streotandKyber Pass Road. C. K. GUNDRY having purchased the above well - known Hotel, has much pleasure in informing his Friends and tho Public gonerally that he will keep the choicest brands of Wines and Spirits, and trusts by civility ;and attention 10 merit tlioir patronage. Hancock's Sparkling Ales. AKKtfORIH HOTEL, MAHURANGI. G. F. SUCH, Proprietor. "irst-class accommodation for Travellers, lioats can be obtained on reasonable terms. Horses on hire. Tho steamer from Auckland arrives^and fde Darts twice a-week. In E Kll V HOTEL, NOKTHCOTE, J LATB STOKES' POINT. J, MAXWELL, Proprietor. Accommodation lot Travellers, Saddle iHoraes onHiro.



Business Cards. FI SII E X AND CO., Wholesale Shipping and Family butchers, (jukkn-stbkkt [Noxt Bank rof Now Zoaland, Auckland]. Poultry ol! All Kinds dressed to order. Prime Smokod Tongues, Homo-ourod Bacon Cornod Beef on Sale in Largo Quantities. KSC N.B.—Dealers iv Game. TSli Live Phoas»uts forwarded to all parts of tho Colony upon rocoipt of ordor. Families waited on in town or suburbß. ( B. K. BABEK.J [M. RAWLINOB. • T> A B E R & RAWLINGS [SUCCESSORS TO TUB IAT ROBERT LUSK], GENERAL COMMISSION MERCHANTS and IMPORTERS. FORT-STRKKT, AUCKLAND, TA I T II X O T II EX S, MAKBLE and FHKESTONE MASONS. Monuinonts, Hoad-atones, Tombs, and Iron Tomb JiailiiigH. INSCRIPTIONS KXKCUIICI) IN A BUI'KUIOH STYLE. Prices and Designp FREE on Application. Addbess :— ConNKU OF RUTLAND AND LORNE STREETS. AUCKLAND [Near Junotion of Queen and Wakofiold strootsl. Wl1 11 I i 11 I'l'S <S S UJN. • OIL, COLOUR. AND GLASS MKRCHANTtf, Importers of PanorliaiiningH, Scrim, ] Jai»ts, Oils, Turnentlno, Colours, Vanishes, Frunoh Polish, Gold Louf, Artist^' Colourn and Bnibliub: Plato, Shoot, Crown, Oruiimoiilnl. and PliotOKriinliic Glass;. Picture Frames and Tapestry Mouldings, Clock and C'ompasß Glasses, Gluzod Saahoa and Doors, (lines out to :;izu and carofully packod. 05 & 97, QUBKN-STRKET. / nnos. j. nARBUTT, / AMERICAN CORN BROOM, ——.. ■ 4ND I STEAM BRUSH WORKS. VIOTORIA-STRKET EAST, AUCKLAND, Awarded at Sydney Kxhibition : Bronze Mepal and Certificate. WILLIAM THiim. aa, Cornor of Lome and VictorJu-atreotu, Auckland Kast MONUMENTAL, MARBLE, AND OKNKBAL STONEMASON, ARCHITECTUEAL SCULPTOR AND CARVER. Inscriptions acourato and beautiful. Monuments, Tombs, Headstones, and every description of Stone Work at the lowest possible prices for town and country. GEORGE COOK. KLKCTRO-PLATKU, GILDER, And Natural Fkkn Ruooch, Bud, and Leaf Oknamrkt Makku, Respectfully boRS a renewal of tho patronage of his old customers and tho public generally. Jewellory carofully repaired, and gilt or plated in a substantial manner. — GEORGE COOK, Uppor Quoon-strcot, noar tho Young Womon'g Institute. Electro-plater and Gildor to Sir Gnor»o Urov, 1861. FRENCH AND ENGLISH HOUSE WELLESLE IT-STREET. VICTOR LuNGUET, LADIES' Si GKNTLEMKN'S HAIRDRESSER A Largo Variety of Human Hair and Wigß on hand. W X N I G II T • (LATK OK TIIK CITY MARKET), POULTERER, FBUITBRKB& GREENGROCER, Corner of Daiiuy and Queen-streets. Wholosale and Retail. Established 1860. SHIPPING SUITLIED, Poultry, Droßsed for Tablo, always rca-ly. Live Pigeons. Rabbits. Fancy Birds, Ducks, Gooao, Turkeys, andFowla kept instook. Game Fowls, Spanish. Hrahmas, and bantams (Pure-brod). FKBBII nnTTKII AND EGGS ALWAYS ON HAND. Licensed Dealer in Uamo. m KNIGHT'S CENTRAL MARKET, Two doors abovo Arthur's Auction Mart. WT. YOUNG, . FANCY PAFER-CUTTKR, AND ORNAMENT MAKER, Wishos to make known that he has Oponod Business in GREY-STREKT, opposito Cook street, and solioits a sharo of public patronage Firk Ornaments. Stvk Dacoiivno.vs. Goneral Trimming in Artificial Work of tho Most Elegant Description. £3T Noto the .Address. -TTXT H. SKINNER, BUILDBK, CARPENTER AND JOINER, Vulcan Lank. EVERY DESCRIPTION OF BUILDING DESIGNED AND ERECTED, OB SUPERINTENDED ONLY, IF PREFERRED. All Branches Of the Building Trade executed by Experienced Workmen. Shop Fronts Office Fittings, fee 1 &o. MRS. H O D S 0 N Dressmaker and Milliner, wishes to inform the publio of Uppor Queon street and its onvirons tnat Hats, Feathers, and Ribbons of all kinds are clcanod on tho pre mises at the shortost notice. Dressmaking dono at very low prioos, to compote with the times. Noto the address— UPPER QUEEN-STREET FLETC H E R, • PRACTICAL TAILOR AND GENERAL OUTFITTER (Late of Pitt-street), KARANGAHAPE ROAD, Noxt door to Lambourne's, Ironmonger. Garments Made to Order in Best Style, Quality, and Workmanship. Gontlemen's Own Materials Economically Made-up. Garments cleaned, preiscd, and neatly repaired, lowest Cash Prices. t H 33 X v J5 X £ O JS, HOUSE, SHIP, SIGN, AND GENERAL DECORATIVE PAINTER, IN 0. 8, WYND HAM-STREET. QIGN•W R 1 T E R. k J. MacKINLAY, Sign and Ticket Whiter. K3timatcs given. Writing done for tho trade.— KUiott-street, two doors above Messrs Cousins and Atkins Coach Factory. npARANAJU DYEING AND CLEAN ING ESTABLISHMENT, FOOT OF WAKKFIELD-STRKET, J. W. THOMPSON Pkopbietok. Gentlemen's Clothes Cleanad or Renewed and Well-pressed. Ladles' Dresse3 Cleaned or Dyed and Well hed. Kid Glovks Cleaned GA. L A I D"L A W, • Storekeeper, Confectioner, Bakkr, &0., &c, Boks to inform tho Public of Te Awamutu and Waikato, that ho has LKASKD Mr Duffus's premises, And is carrying on business as abovo AND TRUSTS BY SELLING AT REASONABLE TRICES, To receive a snare of PUBLIC PATRONAGK CUAKKE BROTHERS, / ARTIST PHOTOGRAPHERS (OPPOSITE UNION BANK), QUEEN-STRKET, AUCKLAND, Photography in the Latest and Most Fashionable Styles, Executed in a manner Unsurpassed in the Colonies. LARGE COLLECTION NEW ZEALAND VIBWS Always on Hand. WADDINGHAM AND LAING, TINSMITHS, LINCENSED PL MBEBS, & GASFITTKRS Opposite Lambourne'a, Ironmonger, Karangaiiape Road. All orders punctually attendod to, and executed at the lowest possible remunerative prices. TVTEWTON VENETIAN BLIND ±S WORKS, G E 0. TUCKER, VENETIAN BLIND MAKER AND WIRE WORKER, Karakgahape Road, Newton. Venetian Blinds of the best quality made and llxed at la per foot. Wirewortr., of. any descrip tion and pattern, mado to order. Repairs, neatly executed.



Business Oards. X C O O P E R, • SADDLER, COLLAR & HARNKSS MAKER, Upper Quekn-btrket, Auckland, Throo Doors above the iriuy and Navy Hotel. N.B.—Courier Bags, Loggings, &c, &0., made to order on the shortest notice. Charges moderate. "VT O T I C E. H P. Gibbons & Co. deliver for Cash, the BEST FIREWOOD (Cut in Blooks) or 12s Per Ton. H. P. GIBBONS & CO., GROCERS AND PRODUCE MERCHANTS, Uobson-Btreot, Auckland. lyr r. f. last, SURGEON DENTIST, WELLKSLKY-STREET WEST. Artificial Tooth from 6s. JW O O D W A R D' • BAKER, CONFECTIONER, & PASTRYCOOK, UriMCli QUKBN-BTHKKT, Wishes to call the polito attontion of tho inhabitants of Quoon-stroot, and families in tho suburbs, to Mo Superior Hroad, Confootionory. and choico uolootion of Lolllmi, of tho moat tempting description. J. W. hones to merit a Bharo of publio patronage by HOlling at a low liguro, and all orders, both Wholomilo or Rotail, will bo oxo outod at tho shortest notico. Baicino Donb on Sundays. Noto tho Address. TWAYM O U T H, SHIP AND BOAT BUILBKR, CUBTOM-HOUSK-STHKKT, k'OOT OV HOBSON-| BTMSHT. Biiildor of all kinds of Yachts. Launches, Boats, &o. Vobsolh Docked and Repaired. I Ship Joinery of ovory description promptly attended to. CHAKLKS PALMER, DRAUGHTSMAN &O. Drawings, Maps and Plans compiled. Drawn te Soalo om Rough Skotohos or Traced. Addresses, &c Illuminated ir tho Highost Style of tho Art. Auctioneers' Show Plans and Lithographs. Schedules preparod for County and Highway Boards. OFFICE—2S, Quoon-stroet, ovor National In suranco Comuuny's Olllco. /^ U. LEANING, UNDERTAKER, Wkllkblky-btuebt. FUNKRALS PROMPTLY EXECUTED AT 25 por cout. below tho usual oharges In Auckland. Punctuality to all orders, and tho strictest respectability guaranteed. Noto tho Address. JAMES F. LEPI NE, TAILOR, &C Grby-btreet (opposito tho Market Hotel). Stylo and Fit Guaranteed. Gentlomon's Clothing Cleaned and Repaired Jt. P E L II AM, « LADDER & BARROW MAKER, 49, VICTORIA-STRKKT, Evory Description of Ladders, Stops, Barrows, I arrow Whoolß, Clothes Horses, Clothos Boxos, Travelling Ghosts, &c, on hand or mado to A liberal discount allowed to Contractors and on wholosale ordor. Shop and Olllce Fittings, and all kinds of Job bing Work dono by oxporionood workmen on tho shortest notice. N.B.—i addora, Steps and Barrows lont on hire. Violins bought. Ono or two suporior old Viollnß for salo; also, a good V.olincollo. choap. iy| r a\ T raff or v, SURGEON DENTIST. W AKBITIELD-BTRICET, NEQK QIIKKN RTKBET. Painless Extraction of eeth by tho Oxide- Nitrogen Gas. nriTTlvi TENN AN T, Pio.nker Manufacturer oi' Umbrellas and Parasols, Upper Queon-stroot. Wanted Known Tonnanfi A I Umbrellas are the Best and Cheapest. Now summer stock at pricos to meet tho times, Recovering in the best style, with choico variety of material. Note—l, Lennox's Buildings, Upper tQuoon treet. Established IStia. WM. WILLIAMSON, Brass Founder and Gasfitter la prepared to Ke-lacquer Gasoliors, Pendants, and Brackot&, Curtain Bands, Cornices, &o. KyUAL TO NEW. Repairs in Gasfitting and Goneral Braßßwork on the most reasonable terms. Best workmanship guurantocd. ADDKESS : HIGU-STHEKT, Cornor Victoria-street. Auckland. JOHN SOPP ET, HOUSE, LAND, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, Opposite H.M.s Cußtom-hooso, FORT. STREET, AUCKLAND, Has Always for Balk Large Blocks ot LAND FARMS, both Improved and othorwiso Also, HOUSES, COTTAGES, &c. On Mostlßoaßonable Toima. HW A 1 T B, • Manufacturing Tinsmith, FORT-STRKKT. Wishes to Inform the publio that he la he only one in the Province who devotes the whole of his time to the above business, and with his facilities for working and modern appliances casldefy oouiEotition J7\ 7. MOSS C 0., *LAND AND ESTATE AGENTS, Bhortland-strekt. Properties entrusted to us havo tho additional advantage of being placed on Moss, ltaine and Co.'s Contral Registry in Wellington. Wo make no charge unless salos are effected. See also our advertisement on fourth page. TjIDEN TERRACE POST OFFICE, F. M. MURLEY, TEA DEALER AND FAMILY GROCE. Eden Terracb. Families waited upon for orders. Good delivered to any part of tho Town and Suburbs. jpf ENRY L- FORSTER, SOLICITOR AND BARRISTER, TAURANGA, AUCKLAND. TT E. COTTON & CO., LAND AGENTS, auctioneers and accountants, general commission agents, Cambridoe (Waikato), Auckland, Commodious Auction Mart and Store Room. "t v X 1(" It ASE X, GUIDE AND INTERPRETER, OIIINEMUTU, ROTORUA. Complete arrangements can ba entered into for Tourists visiting Rotomaiiana and sur rounding Lakes, including tho alum Cave. Camping-out, Boating, and Shooting Excursions also Arranged. Maori Mats and Carvings can be Obtained. A Choice Variety of Ferns and Small Boxes of Sulphur and Silica Specimens mado up and sont to Any Part if required. TELEGRAMS WILL ALWAYS HAVE IMMEDIATE ATTENTION. WH A N S O N . CARPENTER AND JOINER, B E RK S F O li D- S TR E E T, Auck LAND, Opposite the Congregational Church. All repairs promptly and economically executed. Estimates given. Funerals furnished. IRELAND B~R OTHERS, WOOL MERCHANTS, TANNERS AND LEATHER MANUFACTURERS, IMPORTERS OF Saddlers' and Bootmakers' Machinery, English and Foreign Leather, Saddlery, Saddlers' Ironmongery, Boot Uppers, Grindery, Mill Belting, Suotion and Delivery Hose, &c, &c. Warehouses:—Vulcan Lane and High-street. Works:—Panmure. Auckland. Constituents' Orders Promptly and Catof ally Executed.



Business Notices. TTAURI-GUM BROKER, SHIPPING GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT. F. A. TWINAME Begs to intimate thas ho has commenoed Business as Kauri-gum Broker, Shipping and Qenoral Commission Agent. Those who may favour him with business can rest assured that their interesta will bo moa oarof ully attended to. Advances mede on Consignments and Ac count Salos promptly rondorod, Country Storekoopors' and Settlors' orders executed with oaro and dispatoh, at lowest ratoa, and free of commission. Reforoncos kindly permitted to D. H. Mc- Kenzib, Ksq., in whoso employment F. A. Twinarno baa been for over six years. tS" Office : No. 8, Quken-stbukt. Auckland, Maroh 1,1881. CIENCING! FENCING! FENCING! I can no al kinds of Fencing at lowor prices than anybody. I lore's tho proof: Best Hobarton Palling Fence, 53a; Heart Kauri Post? and Kails, and Ka<<ri Palings, 455; Puriri Posts, and Hobarton Kails, I la; do Kauri, 31s; Wire Fence (5 wires, 20s; Top Rail, 255; Puriri Posts, Itobarton Top Rail and S wiros, 33a. Othor klniis equally choap, Thn materials and work of tho best description. Larjto Btock of Posts and Rails for salo at low prices. Posts bored and morticed, and rails drosHOfl on ground. SAM. WHITE, fencor. Custom-house-street. "1 M PORT ANT I'UiJLIC NOTICE. OPENING OP thk CHEAP HARDWARE STORE, Wkllesley-stkeet West. JOHN FRITH Begs to inform the Public of Auckland that ho is now oU'ering all kinds of OLASS, CHINA, EARTHENWARE, BRUSHES, AND ALL KINDS OF GENERAL HARDWARE, At Considerably Less than Qucon-strect Prlcos. A Call Invited to Sco for Youraolveß. Note tho Address— THE CHEAP HARDWARE STORE, Noxt to J. and G. Buchanan's Stono and Marblo Works, Wkllbblky-sthekt West. VTEW ZEAL AND FERNS, JJ\ UNMOUNTED OK MOUNTED, In Sets of from 12 vi* to 120 Varieties. Albo, in French Pollshod Mottled Kauri Boxes, each containing oither 25, 50, 75,100, or 125 Varieties. Tho 25 Varioty Boxes as above £1, Tho 100 Variety Boxes as above £3 IfcU, For Salo by— ERIC CRAIG, Princesßtrcot. MR THOMAS CAIN, Wholesale AND UETAir, CONKKCTIONKR, has Ills establishment very oontrally located at tho lunotion of Queen and Groy streota. where ho carries on a very oxtonslvo and ovor increasing business. Ho has always tho very boet and freshest Confootionery of all kinds on hand, and manufactured from the very best .Ingredients, bo that tholr quality oan bo always confidently relied on. To lovers of Lolllos (tho purity of which is guaranteed) a trial 1b respectfully solicited. C^l REAT EXCITEMENT IN QUEEN. 7f STREET 1 MONEY FOR ALL!—To Professional Men, MorchanH Mechanics, Working Men, and all porsons who may runehortof oaßn.—lmmediate assistance may be obtainod by applying to tho City Loan Olllco, opposite Market Kntranco, Queonstroot, whoro S. A. Anhor will advunco Monoy in sums of Ono Shilling to £50 on any description of security. N.B.—All bußinoss strictly oonfldontial. mO BUTCHERS, SETTLERS, JL FARMERS, AND OTHERS, The undorsluned aro Cash Purchasers of HIDES, BHKH.PdK.INS, WOOL, TALLOW, BEESWAX, &c, &c, at Highost Market Rates, in any quantity. Cousignora diroot will have prompt and im modiato oaab romituuioos returned at satisfac tory rates. IRELAND BROS., Tanner and Leather Manufacturers, auckland. TfIURNITURE WAREHOUSE. C. JjITTLK and C. MILLS having purchasod tho Business lately carried on by J. J. Mills ss Goneral Furnishing Warehouse, Victoria-streot beg to inform thoir customers and tho general puolic that in consequenco of great improve ments about to tako placo on tho promises, they have Hcducca tho Prices of their Varied Stock to oifect a Speedy Clearance. L. & M. wish to call epecinl attention to theirstock of Jlnttrasses and Palliasses, both now and second-hand, which ara tho best an-i cheapest in town. Valu ations mado. Furnituro nought, Sold, or Ex changed. L. & M., in addition to the above, aro prepared to undertako the Furnishing of Funer.ilsatthocheapest rate.—Note tho address: 43, Viotoria-streot Wost. CJANI'ORD'S I'ARM PRODUCE AND © FRUIT. SUPERIOR POTTED HEAD, 8d per lb, an oxoellent Hreakfast Kelish. try my dkst Taranaki Butter. Taranaki Butter, lOd por lb. Bost Hobart Town Potatooe, 201bs for Ib, or 4s por lOOlbs; Bacon, Cheese, Flour, Rice, &c, &c FRUIT.-Eating and Cooking Apples, id per lb • Whangaroi Grapos, 6d to Is por lb; Mason s Best Hot-houßO Grapoß, Is 4d per lb. Viotoria-streot, corner of Albortstreet. CJ OMER SE T HOUSE, © AUCKLAND, JOHN C. SMITH, BOOT AND SHOE IMPORTER AND MANUFACTURER, JUNCTION OF QUEEN AND GREYS TRBETS. Laeirb' Kid Boots to Order, Us. Cd. XTIGHT SOIL CONTRACT. All persons in the City or Suburbß requiring the services of the present Contractor at tho rkduckd bates should make early application to G. WILSON, at his residence, Nolson-stroet, or under corer, addressed "G. Wilson, Night Boil Contractor, City Council Offices." i^iODD NEWS I GOOD NEWS ! XX GOOD NEWS ill Storekeepers, Shopkeepers, and the general public should now avail thomsolves of tho opportunity of purchasing Pure Sweots, guaran teed to be made from tho best sugars. The largest and most varied assortment in Boiled Goods ever oiFered to the public of Auckland. An early inspection invited. Trade supplied with Boilod 7DA-LB Goods. Solo manufacturer of French Creams. - James w. Marriott. Wholesale and Rotail Manufacturing Confec tioner, Groy-street. A UCKLAND AZURE BLUE x\- The Cheapest n ifne Market. Challenges competition with he best imported. It is mad« of the purest and best materials s easily ar.d perfectly soluble ; produces a most brilliant colour; and will never settle in the clothes. Sole Manufacturer: Jos. Burgess, Russell-street Great North Road MR J. ROW X, GREENGROCER, Boks to notify to hia friends and tho general publib that ho has taken that shop lately in the occupation of Mr J. Gardiner, next to Mr Philip, Baker, Karangahape Rowo. Newton, and by strict attention to business, and supplying nothing but a good article, hopes to recoive a fair patronage. Orders promptly attended to. GOODS DELIVERED I >OOTS ! BOOTS ! BOOTS ! Scllingofr! J3 Selling oiFI For one montli only, com mencing on Tuesday, March 15th. C. Westpfahl begs to inform the public that he is now selling his valuable stock of boots and shoes at greatly reduced prices, for cash, to make room for Autumn and Winter Hbipmonts, per Loch Dee and othor Bhips.—lvoto the addresa: C. West pfahl. Bootmaker and Importer, next to Mr Cos grave's Draper, and opposite Haymarkot, Qaeen-atreet, Auckland. mO TRAVELLERS, &O. Prrsjckts fm Homk.-Very Randsomo Cur osity Cabinets, Inlaid Table Tops, and Walking Sticks, made of rich and beautiful New Zealand Woods; also, Polished Specimens of Woods in small box, and Braas-bound Chests ot Drawers in picked Mottled Kauri. All at very roason ablo prices. WILLIAM NORRIE, Worker of Nativo Woods.top of Shortland-street. -VT O T I C X Ol' REMOVAL. CHEAP FURNISHING MART. QUEEN-ST., (Between tho Albert and Thistle Hotels.) D OLPHWRT, late of tho City Market, hai removed to the above spacious Premisos, and ie now soiling his varied and extensivo stock ol ' Furniture, Uedding. Holloworo, Cutlery, China, Glass, Earthenware, &c, &c, at rcducodprlceu, to mako room for new goods. Having a horso and spring cart, goods will be ' carcf ally packed and promptly delivered Frkj of Chargk. N.8.-Glaaßwaro, Earthonwaro, &c, lont oi hire at Moderate Charges.



On baio. BT U N X & « CO., Agknts for Sydney Paper Mills, Have always In stocks a Large Supply Of PAPER, comprising White, Printing, 'and Tea Paper, Grey and Brown Wrapping, and are prepared to indent any sizes, qualities, or colours ro quired. Theso Papers aro now largely used horo, and are acknowledged to be superior to most im ported. Cavalier Frtes'a Genuine Frenoh Brandies American Carriages Amorican Harness. To Arrivb Farm and Express Wagons American Fireproof Safes, &c, &o. R. TONKS & CO. DH. MCKE NZ I E • Begs to inform Ship Masters. Bhip Owners, Ship Huilders, and Shipping Agonts, that ho has RHMOVED his Ship Chandleky Business from Custom-house-street To His New Premibhs In FORT-STREET. D. H. mTk ENZ IE. Having determined to RETIRE from tho SHIP Chandlery part of his Business, Will Soli his Large Stock AT GRKATLY RKDUCKD PRICES. Parties Building or Ro-fltting would do wc)J tocall on him before buying olsowhore. rjMO STOREKEEPERS AND HOUSE 1 HOLDERS. Thoso who once make purchases from the Extensive and Varied Htock of EARTHENWARE, CHINA, AND GLASS WARE, Kept by tho andersignod, will admit that Cus tom-house-street ia the proper placo to go to. EDWARD LEWIS. An Experienced Packer Engaged. SALMON ! SALMON ! SALMON I 200 CASES lib. TINS AMERICAN SALMON (best Brands). X U M M E R Sf CO,, I'ORT-STKKET. m O F A R M E' R S. To Close Consignments, 50 TONS OF PURE HONE FLOUR AND JiONIiDUST, From £6 10s to C 7 per ton, delivered Free to Railway or Wliurf. THOMAS ~~S~TEADMAN, Auokland Scod Depot, f^OAL! COAL! COALM WHAU WHAU COAL MINES, WHANGAREI. OEFICE ! No, 8, LOWER QUEEN-STREET. W. LOANE, ACKNT. 7\ N S A^ I* E~i Slates English and Amorican Cement Now landing, KEANE &• JENKINSON. IRON TANKS! IRON TANKS 1 IRON TANKS! S. P A It X E Ii HAS FOR SALE (CHEAP) ABOUT FIFTY FIVE OF THE ABOVE. Also, Superior Corrugated Iron Tanks, From £2 and upwards, complete with Tap ready for uso. Also, a Large Stock ov Spouting. Ridging, Down-pipe, &c, &c, &c, always on hand AT HIS GALVANISED IKON & LEAD-PIPE STEAM WORKS, VICTORIA * STREET KAST, AUCKLAND. ARRIVED, Per "Defiance" and 'Sea Bird," 250 sacks FLOUR 70 „ OATMEAL 80 „ BRAN 160 „ OATS 10 cases HAMS and BACON. ON SALE," Ex Lato Arrivals, 51 ca6C3 BACON and HAMS, bare and in cloth 9 cases BACON and HAMS, English 27 oases CHEESE 26 kegs BUTTEP. ' 24 kegs and oases LARD 760 sacks FLOUR 420 haU-saoks FLOUR 600 quarter.sacks FLOUR 280 sacks OAT 3 150 ~ WHITE and BLACK TARTARS 380 „ BARLEY 250 „ BRAN 60 „ OATMEAL 30 „ PEARL BARLEY 210 BARK FINEST QUALITIES TEAS, in Half chesta and Boxes. T. H. H ALL & C° LOWER QUEEN STREET. Maroh 22,1881. A UCKLAND AGRICULTURAL & AND PASTORAL INDUSTRIAL EX HIBITION. HIGHEST CLASS AWARD (MEDAL FOR MERIT) TO THE AUCKLAND HEAT PRESERVING COMPANY, G. HULME, For excellence in Canned Meats, both for quality, flavour, and workmanship, having recently made great improvements in Machinery and Appliances, which will enable us to pro duce a first-class article at reaßonablo rates. Our present machinery, when working full power, will make two tons por day. The quality will bo found oqual, If not superior, to the bast canned productions in tho Market at tho pre sent time. pRICKLIST; _ <Übs2lbs Roast and Boiled Bco£ .. .. Gd 7d Corned Beef Gi 7i Minced Buef 6, 7 Mutton »i Si Minced Mutton 0 7 Corned Mutton .. ..... 5} 6} Pork Sausage 7 8 Beef Sausage 6 7 Brawn .. - bi <J Tripe < ° Price List on application. Terms and Dis count. AUCKLAND MEAT PRESERVING CO. pi" UL L B R O THE RS, ■^ HAVE NOW LANDING, 1,200 PACKAGES, Consisting of GROCERIES AND OILMEN'S STORES, AND HAVE FOR SALE AMERICAN RANGES AND STO\ES BARBED STEKL FENCING WIRE DOUGLAS PUMPS, LAWN MOWERS CORN'SACKS, GRINDSTONES, OIL STONES, &c, &c. &c. ' Agents for J. Craig & Son's Celebrated Scotch Whiskey. HTjLL BROTHERS, J Auctioneers, vVino and Spirit Merchant-} * Qucen-strcot i Kauri Gum Stores. Bro water Froo and Uonded Stnreß Albert-street.



Joraperv. " ]V 1 ~l^L ~3*~k'R V ' MILLINERY ! MRS. MACKRELL, FASHIONABLE DRESS AND MANTLE-MAKEK, K4.RANGAHAPK ROAD. KILTING DONE BY MACHINE FOB THE TRADE, Next door to the Post Office ■VrOTICE Ol'' RETIREMENT. Notice is hereby given that THOMAS SHORT has this day retired from tho Drapery Business lately carried on in Qaeon-strect under the stylo of " R. B. Shalders & C 0.," and that Thomas Short will roceivo ail Debts and discharge a liabilities in concoction with tho said business. (Signed) R. B. SHALDERS. THOS. SHORT Auckland, 31st March, 1881. Mr.iSiiALDERS has consented to roceivo all accounts until May Ist, __ _ - _ _ _. All accounts duo to tho lato firm of R. B. Shalders and Co. are requested to ba paid to Mr K. B. Shalderß before May 1. ~\T .0 T l C E. QUEEN-STREET HOUSE. I beg to inform the Public that I have this day TAKEN INTO PARTNERSHIP MI SON, who has had considerable experience in English and Colonial Houses. B. B. SHALDERS. MR S. H A D L E V, BABY LINEN, LADIES' UNDiSUCLOTHING, AND DRAPERY ESTABLISHMENT, LORRIMORE HOUSE, Princes-street, Is now ofl'oring a Largo Quantity of Indian Kmbroidory in Night-dressos, and Chemise Pieces embroided, ditto ditto in Infants' Robes, Hundkerchiefs, Aprons, &c, Fine Silks in the now fashionable dark shades, Irish Poplin, Toilet Dres-es, Children's Coßtumes, and all kinds of General Drapery. OPPOSITE THE NORTHERN CLUB. YJU- ELLESLEY HOUSE. AUTUMN AND WINTER, 1881. JUST OPENED, For tub Presknt and Coming Season, A SPLENDID ASSORTMENT OF LADIES' AND CHILDREN'S HATS, In Chip, Straw, Folt,,|Bcavor Seal, &c. NEW MILLINERY, NEW FKATHERS, NEW FLOWERS, NKW DRESS GOODS, &C. A. LO V EIT T, DRAPER, Wkllksley-strbet. T^-OTICE TOTHE PUBLIC. MUNRO & MILLIGAN Beg to announce that they have commenced Business as DRAPERS AND /CLOTHIERS ON THE Defkrrhd Payment System, in the- karangahapk boad ' " (Opposite Nowton Post Office). Whero they have a Well-assortbd STOCK of the BEST CLASS GOODS, In tho following Departments :— Dresses, Prints, Calicoes, Longcloths, Shketings, Linens, Flannels, Blankets, Rugs, Carpets Oxford Shirting, Counterpanes, Waterproof Cloaks, Mantles, French Merinobs, Shawls, Cashmeres, Silks, Shirts, Curtains, Umbrellas, Mantle Cloths, and Tweeds. GENTLEMEN'S CLOTHING In al its Branches. The Deferred Payment System has been found to be a groat boon, by enabling those with limited incomes to procure nocesaaries in the easiest possible way. M. & M. having had considerable London ex perience in this particular System of Business, and haviDg their Goods direct from tho Best London and Glasgow Firms, are in a position to offer tho BEST GOODS on the Most Advan* tagsous Terms. tST Note the Address,— ■jyruHKO & TyjriLLiGAN, KARANGAHAPK ROAD fODDoaite the Newton Post Office). TV/" ANTE D KNOWN. MISS DELANEY DREBS AND MANTLE ■ MAKER (Latk Forewoman ok Mr. W. Rattray's), Begs to intimate to her Friends and Customers that she has commenced Business in the NEW BUILDINGS, ALBERT-STRBET, Next the Corner of Wyndham-street. Prompt attontion will be given to all orders she may be entrusted wlthj Ni II END£R SO N, • DRAPER. HOSIER AND HABERDASHER, 210, QUKEN STRBKT, Respectfully invites the Publio to inspect his Stock of Millinery and Hats of tne newest shapes. Poalßkins, from 7s 64 ; Plush and Beaver, from 6s 6d; Straws, from Gd upwards; also, Good Variety of Dress Materials from Id per yard; Ladies' and Children's Jackets and Ulsters of tho newest stylos, at lowest prices. Miss Shera takes charge of the Dressmaking Department. Noto the Address. NOTICITI-We can ancfwilfsellliheap Best Plush Hats. 6s 6d; Real Sealskin Hats, 10s; Latest styles in Black Chip and Straw, from lOd to ss; Long White Ostrich Feathers, is ; All the newest Bhades 'in Silks. Velvets, and Plush; Flowers, Feathers, and Kibbons, Chenille and other ties, 8d each; Ladies' Felt and Winsey Skirts. 2s 6d ; Gentle niens" white and coloured Shirts, from 2s 6d, at Gkorgk Carter's, (late Adams), Victoria street, next door to Adams, Watchmaker.—Roll UpJ DUNNE, HALL, & CO.. 174, Queen street, opposite Thistle Hotel, have just Opened a Lareo Shipment of New Goods. Par ticular attention is invited to tho Lace Curtain Department. Having imDorted direct from the Manufacturers, we are able to sell at tho Lowest Possible Prices, and thus give tho purchaser every advuntago. Ladies'and Gents' Indian •■ilk Scarves and Handkorcliiefs, all shades and styles. Tho newest designs in Gents' Bows. Also, a largo lot of Linen Cambric Handkor chiefs. and the choicest makes in silks. A NE AY ZEALAND WANS c\. SUPPLIED. W. PET i'Y, Ladies' Mantle. Ulster, Jacket, Stayjand Corset Manufacturer. Upper Quce??. street, Auckland (two doors above Messrs Rush brook & Bridgman's). w.P. begs to inform the Ladies of Auckland and tho surrounding dis tricts that he has recently arrived from England, bringing with him materials and every requisite for carrying on the abovo business in all its branches, and hopoa by supplying 8 good article at reasonable prices, and by strict atten tion to business, to merit a share of their patronage A trial is respectfully solicited, True Fit Guaranteed. aOSIBRY, Laaies' unaercJothes, &c— Constant supply always on hand to suit tho seasons and fashions. Ladies' White Stock inga from Gd a pair, very good value; Men's Socks from 3Jd; Men's Uracca trom Gd a pair an extraordinary cheap lino of Ladies' Fashion able t-.tockinps at Is; Ladies' Chemises, &c. beautifully trimmed, from 2s Gd; Nights fron 3s 9d each; Ruflie, d par y»rd; Net Trimminp for Ball Dresses, 6d dozen yards; Beaded Crape ditto, 6d dozen yards; Crape Flowors from 6c spray; other goods equally clieap.—Note the Address J. Green, it Victoria-street TVJOTICE. —Great Surprise ! The Ladie Li all say that Willianis'H is tho Cheapes House in Town for Fanuy Drapery and Sum! Goods. A pplondid lot of Ladies' Undcrclothinp r kirts, Lace, Ties, Maltese Luce, Ribbons, &c ii lot of J adie3' Back Combs, Belts, and Nee Frilling, all prices from 2d a yard; a nice lot ( Gilt, and Black Broochea and 1-arrinns chea) Ladies from the country would do well to bo their goods at Williams's, Cheapest Houfe i Towd, foot of Grey-street, four doors fro Market Entranco, opposito Dainpicr's, Opi Ul9p.ni



Sporting. _ 1 m EI S T L E HOTEL. A CALCUTTA SWEEP on t.ho TCASTKR HANDICAP now open. Unlimited number ' of Subscribers at Ton Shillings. To bo drawn on SATURDAY EVENING, at 11 o'clock. M. GALLAGHER. I \ UCKLAND AUTUMN MEETING. FISHER'S OCCIDENTAL HOTEL SWEEP 0N THB AUTUMN HANDICAP 500 Subscribers at 20s. Each. First Horse.. .. _ .. .. £150 second Horse .. .. _ .. 100 Third Horse 50 Starters divided) 100 Non-starters (divided) 100 Tickets to bo obtained at the Hotel. . • " ' ,'• '■ ALBERT FISHKR, Occidental Hotel. . Tho Drawing will take place on 16th April. PJeaso add Kxohange to Cheque, and two stamps for reply and result, For Programme Tickets and other particulars apply as above. /CANTERBURY AUTUMN MEETING £2000 SWKKP 0N TnK CANTERBURY GREAT AUTUMN HANDICAP, To be run at Christchurch on the 18th April, 1881. Tickets, £1. First Horse.. .. „ .. -£100 Second Horse 200 Third Horao 100 Other Starters (divided) .. ..300 Non-Btarters (divided) 500 50 Prizes (£lO each) 500 The 50 prizes, £10 each, is quite a new prinol 3al, and brings the number of prizes up to about 90, which gives subscribers a better chance. If cheques are forwarded exchange must be added. Wherever possible P.O. Orders should be forwarded, and Stamps enclosed for reply and result. The LIST will be CLOSED on the 16th April. THEODORE BROWN, 19, Grey-street; Or, Box 210, Post office Auckland. Art Unions. T R T U H 1^ O N. 200 subscribers at 20s each. Five Prizes. Engine and Boiler (with certificate) Chaffoutter. for steam or hand power Upstanding Horse, warranted Spring Cart (nearly new; and Harness 40 Acres Land. Tickets forwarded to Subscribers in the Country on receipt of P.O. Order for £1, and Postage Stamps. Ap ly to Mi S. Worms, Land A ent Newton TWEW ZEALAND GRAND GIFT jy CLUB, AUCKLAND. 2,000 MEMBERS AT £1 EACH, Poyablo Is por Month, or £1 for Five Months in advance. Members joining abovo Club are entitlod to take part in the Free Distribution of Gifts on the 30th of June, 1881, when the following valu able Gifts will be Drawn for in the Albert Hall, under the management of a Committee of GeDtlomen selected from Members present. The First Distribution of Gifts under the New Zealand Grand Gift Club Rules consists of :— 20 Harmonimns £410 23 Pianos £1,165 10 Musical Boxes £90 3 First-class Violins, in cases _ £35 i Writing Bureaus £80 40 Sewing Machines £220 100 Gifts. Total value, £2,000 All Gifts will lie on view four weeks before distribution. ~ . Booking Office: Manager.. Aquatics. pONSONBY REGATTA CLUB T> EGATTA. APRIL 18th, ISBI (EASTER MON DAY). Umpire : J. Stodart, Esq. Starter; Captain J. McKenzie. PROGRAMME. lat Race, 9.30 a.m.-Sailing Boats, decked or half-decked, under 10 tons. Ist prize, £7 and Silk Flag; 2nd, £3. Course: From south side of flagship round the Daphne's mooring, thence round red buoy off North Shore, thenco round the' Daphne's moorinir, thence round mark-boat off Kauri Point, twice round, finishing on south side of flagship. 2nd Race, 10 a.m.—Yachts, 3to 7 tons. Ist prize, Silver Cup, presented by F. H. Lewieson, Esq.; 2nd, £3. Course: Same as first race. 3rd Race, 10.30 a.m.-OPEN Sailing Boats, 18 to 25 feet measurement. Ist prize, Silver Cup. presented by Messrs J. and D. Oxley, Silk Flag, and £5 added; 2nd, £3. Course: Same as first race. 4th Race, 11 a.m.—Ofen Sailing: Boats, 12 to IS feet measurement. Ist prize, £6; 2td, £2. sth Race, 11.30 a.m.—Yachts or Ducked Boats, 3 tons and under. Ist prize, £5 and silk Flag; 2nd, £2. Couree: Same as first race. 6th Bace,l2 noon.—Open Sailing Boats, under 12 feet m easurement. Ist prize, £5; 2nd, £2. Course: From south side flagship round red buoy off Railway Wharf, thence round mark boat off Kauri Point, twice round, finishing on south side of flagship. 7th Race, 12.15 a.m.—Special Race, Boats not exceeding 13 feet overall. Ist prize, SilverCupand£ladded; 2nd-. Course : Same as sixth race; once round. Sth Race, 1 p.m.-Amateur Scullers.—Prize, Silver Cup. prssented by W. Stanford, Knq. Course: About two miles to be fixed on flagship. 9th Race, 1.30 p.m.—Fouh-oared Gigs (no Outriggers), property of any recognised RowiDg Club, rowed by Amateur Mom oers o£ same. Ist Prize, Set of Gold Mounted Goblets, presented by A. K. Lewis, Hsq., and Trophies value £5. Course: Same as eighth race. "■' 10th Race, 2 p.m.—Four-oaeed Gigs" (no Ouniggers), property of any' re cognised Rowing Club, rowed by Amateur Members of same under 21 years of age. Prize trophies value £6. Course: Same as eighth race. 11th Race, 2.30 p.m.—Dingiks under 12 feet overall, rowed by Boys under 16 years of nge. Prize, £3. Course: To be fixed on flagship. 12th Race, 3 p.m.—Coasting and Island Ves sels' Four-oared Gigs. Prize, £i. Course: Same as eighth race. 13th Race, 3.30 p.m.—Foreign-going Vkssels' Four-oarkd Gigs. Prize, £1. Course: Samo as eighth race. 11th Race, 1 p.m.—Model Yachts not exceed ing i feet over all. Ist prize, £210s; 2nd, £110s; 3rd, 10a. Course: To bo flxod on flagship. 15th Race, I.3op.m.—Tuns. Prize, £2. Course: 100 yards. In rounding the Daphne's mooring tho first and third times (going down the harbour) Yachts and Boats may keep it on the Port side. Entrance Fee, fire por cent on value of first prize, accepted subject to Ponsonby Regatta Club Rules, 1881. The hour of starting tho Rowing Races can be altered at tho discretion of tho Committee. Entries will bo received on WEDNESDAY, • 13th instant, from 7.30 to 10 p.m., at the Ponsonby , Club Hotel. F . A . JONES, Hon. Sec. . WatcnmaKers and Jewellers. ■ f(HKISTMAS rrOLIIJAiB, ; VISITORS in Auckland would do well 3 fO CALL ON ITTTO W D B X And INSPECT his Stock of s GOLD PIANOS, it and ORGANS, l} SILVER JEWELLER! Ji WATCHES. ETC. k jyWhich they will find upon average to I 3f TWKN i'Y PER CKNT. CHKAPKR P' than any Other House. 'm SHOUT LAND-STREET ;n I Adioinim: Genoral Post Office.



Amusements. nHEA TX E ROYAL. L Lessee and Proprietor.. Martin Slmonsen. SIMONSEN'S ROYAL ENGLISH AND ITALIAN OPERA COMPANY. TO-NIGHT (TUESDAY), April 12th, 1881, Aimo Maillart'a Romantic Opera, in English, THE HERMIT'S BELL. .. .. Sipr.Gaetanoßianchi ffif :: •• MrKrnestSt.Clair ihibaut .. •• MrJ. Craln A Drußoon .'.' MrJ.Lindsay Lieutenant Mr «• »enh t al" „, Willie Pastor .. .. Mr J. Wentworth Ueorgetto Miss L. Simonsen KosoMoineau .. .. Madame Simonscn Peasants, Soldiers, Calvaniais, etc, To-morrow (Wednesday), April 13, Uadnme Simoneen in her great impersonation of LUCIA DI LArdMKRMOOR. Thursday, Apkil 14, S cond appearance of Miss Martina Simouecn LA TRAVIATA. FkidAY, Apbil 15 (Good Friday), GRAND SACRED CONCERT, p y the whole strength of the Opera Company. Consisting of the Entire of ffSI'ABAT MAT ER, "S» v.isoellaneous selections of Sacred Muslofrom the Great Masters. Acknowledged br tho Dunedin, Christchurch. and Wellington Press to be the Finest Sacred Concerts ever given in those Towns. Box Office at J. J. Milner & Co., Auckland Jlusic Warehouse, Queen-street. YTEW MARKET HALL. A Select Juvenile Dancing Class, conducted by Mbb Laman. will he held in the above Hall on SATURDAY AFTERNOONS, at 2 o'clock. Payment in advance. To commence on Satur day, April 23rd. _____ « i I lion. FOR SALK. a LIVK SEA LION, young, perfectly tame, in good health, feeds well, and answers to the name of "Dick." A Fortune to anyone wishing to Exhibit, R. C. GREENWOOD, Queen-street. '■poXIHUIJOXIHO! R. DAVIS1 BOXING SALOON, Hobson-street (opposite Scotia Hotel), Is Open every Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday, from 7.30 p.m. Private Lessons given to Gentlemen on Wed nesday evenings, at the Baloon, or at their own residences. Terms moderate. Gloves provided. LAWN TENNIS! TOBACCO! LAWN TEN NISI CIGARETTES! W. W, ROBINSON Han Just Opened a Choice Assortment of American I'obaccos, chosen by himaelf while in America, suitable for this market. Mora Novelties to arrive. Is. Call at 98, QUKKN-STREKT Medical. IMPORTANT TO FARMERS, LIVERY AND BAIT STABLE-KEEPERS CARTERS, AND.OTHERS. CRAWFORD'S ORSE AND CATTLE OILS, For Wounds, Cuts, Bruises, Strains, Lameness, theumatism, Kioks, Broken Knees, Sore Backs Saddle and Collar Galls, Swelled Legs Stiff Joints, Ewss Injured in Lambing, &c, &c, This invaluable preparation should be kept in every stable—it never fails to effect a Cure in the above cases, if persevered with; it has been used with the greatest success in numborless cases, and is by far the Cheapest Embrooation in the Market. The following Testimonials (among many others) have been received from well-known citizons.- TKST i_onIALS. Victoria Stables, Victoria-street, November 2,1880. 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Country Agents Wanted. Prepared and sold by C]R AWFo XD, Chemist, Newton. Auckland. TTkISKASES OF THE EYE. JJ I may be Consulted Daily, between oleven and one o'clock, in my Rooms in Hobson btkeet, a few doors from Mr Minetti'a French Bakery. T. AICKIN, M.D. Berlin, F.R.C.a.I; &c. Private Residence, Ponsonby Road. ITICCLES' SULPHUK HAIR Jl_ RESTORER will completely restore in a few days grey or prematurely light hair to its original.colour,, gloss, and beauty without the slightest chance of injury. Eccles' Hair Restorer is one of the best offered tor sale. It effects its objects satis factorily in a few days, producing a perfectly natural colour, thoroughly cleanses the head from scarf and dandritf, causing tho growth ot new hair and preventing it falling off.. Sold in Bottles, 2/6 each. Prepared and sold by M. KCCLBS, Dispensing Chemist, Howin's Buildings, WeUeslay-street, and sold by all respectable Hairdressers. TDOTANIC MEDICINES. The Herbs recommended in Coffin's " Guide to Health" are kept in stociaby HUDSON (late Hill and Hudson) CHEMIST AND DRUGGIST. Victoria-street Auckland. Education. rriHE a «x of ringing. Mr H. GORDON GOOCH, Associate o£ the Eoyal 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, i Public and Private Banquets supplied with Vocal and Instrumental Music, npon reason able terms. Mr Gooch having had the direction of music at nome of the Banquets in London, " any gentlemen entrusting him with tho same in Auckland may depend upon a flrft-class ' programme of Music being .arranged,—thereby : relieving themselveß from all preliminary and tedious details. . ; TITJiS. H. E. BIiABAZON, TEACHER OF THE PIANOFOKTK. Pupils attended at tMeir own Residences. Address:—Care of W. Mears, Stationer, t Qneon-Btreet. ! |%/| RS. ALLAN WE&T JjlL teacher of Vocal and Instrumental Music. 1 Present Address— Devonshire House Hobson-strekt. |Y/| ~H 7. 51 WUOUUAM, 1 ' Teacher of the Pianoforte and Harmonium. Address—Caro of Auckland Music Waro ' house. lANOFURTE, ORGAN, AND HARMONY. MR. AN«ELO I'OUREST (Popiii of Charles Halle), For terms and other particulars artply to J. J. Milner & Co., Auckland Music Warehouse, Queen-street. y>)"O H U T C H I N S 0 N, J\» BUTOHKU, VICTOBIA-STREETi, be Kays to hiß old fricDds, " Call at my Now Shop and inspect tho choice-gained Country .Meat at Queen-street Prices, for I can, and will, sell Cheap, and shall ba pleased to see my old cus tomers and all the surrounding public." ■ Great Reduction on Saturday Night, To Cr-EAR Out. Or Nc to tho Address.