The Auckland Evening Star.

Vol. XIII.-No. 3 645.

AUCKLAND, N.Z., MOJNbA£, APRIJL IX 1888.

(Published Daily)

PRICE: ON til PENNY



Shipping. JpACIFIU MAIL BTEAMSHIF CO. THROUGH THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, VIA HONOLULU, TO GREAT BRITAIN. Under Postal Contract with the Governments of New Zealand and New South Waleß. _ — _ ot Uateo faali. Sailing for ing for Steamer, Tons. g y <j n »y. San Fron- OiBCO. Australia- -|B._»| J?" 6,^ 'rftjjfj. -piLliuiilttt 3.200 May 1 June .0 OH? of N.w York 3.100 Jul. M May « City of Sydnoy - I 3.1001 May_2o_ Julylß_ Passengers "bookod through to Liverpool, London, or Paris, via tho great Overland Roods of America, and the Steamers of the Atlantic linos from New _ork. FARES. Flrst-cloas to London _ - fiflfl and upwards rttnerngo to London _ _ 637 10s Flnt-iOasn to San FranolSOC £40 Steerage - - - <K0 Through Cabin Pasaongors aro permitted to lay ovor at Honolulu, or any of tho cities of tho United States, not to excood six months. SOUTHERN PACIFIC ROUTE. Passengers to and from Enropo may, without rxtha cost, avail themselves of tho Southern Pacific KAiLROADand Its connootiona, thereby avoiding the winter oold of tho Northern Route: and for au additional oost of $21 may go to New Orleans and thonoo through tho Southorn States to Now York, No Shipping Orders will be laßnod after 4 p.m. on tho day bofore the Bailing ot steamers for San Francisco, For froight rates and all other Information apply to THOS. T. GAMBLE, A.ont. Lower Queen-street, T ~ TTNION STEAMSHIP V" VT^ U OOMPAN YOF .NEt* „ >s_2_ _l Z_ALAND tt-iHTIBD), l-ji-sS-sjj^ Time Table- April, 1882. FOR GISBORNE, NAT.BR, WELLINGTON, LYTTELTON, PORT CHALMKRB, Ann BLUFF (FROM QP_BN-TF_-T WHAR11) Steamer, Date ot Sailing. Latest Train. Hkro Monday, 17,10 a.m. — RoTaRUA Friday, 21, 10 p.m. — TB.-NAU Thursday, 27, noon — FOI TARANAKI. NKLBON, PICTON. WBL linoton. lyttklton, and west Coast Ports ifbom Manukau'. Hawea Tuesday, 18, 8 o.m: 7.15 a.m. . Pknquim Tuesday, 25,2 p.m. 12 noon , FOR MELBOURNE. Via SOUTH. Rotorua Friday. 21,10 p.m. - T_ Anau Thursday, 27, noon — FOR SYDNEY. Rinoaroom. Tuesday, 18,1 p.m. — FOR LEVUKA AND SUVA. Taiaroa I Friday. 21. 5 p.m. I — FOR RU33ELL AND KAWAKAWA. Ringarooma |i nesday, 18,1 p.m. I — *2T Cargo must be booked and alongside one honr botoro advertlaed time of departure. During April and May special Tlokets will bo issued to Lyttelton, available for return until Jnne 30. Passage tickets mnst bo taken at the Com pany's offlco. Auckland Branch, 109, Queen BtreeL i^k»>_ T_rAIPKU & ONEHUNGA S«S_& Vt STEAM NAVIGATION CO. niiiM.inß (Limited}, Ti__ Tan__—April. 1882. B.S. MANUKAU, Leaves Onehunga I Leaves Waiuku I Apr. Apr. 17—Monday, spm 18—Tuesday, 10.30 a m 19—Wednesday. 7am 19—Wednea.. 11.30 am 22-Saturdoy, 8.30 am 22—Saturday. Ipm 21-Monday, 10 am 21-Monday,2.3op m 2G—Wednesdoy, Ham 26—WedneBday, i p. m 28 - Friday, 2,15 p m 29 -Saturday, 7.30 a m For MannkauHeads,everyThuraday, at Bam By order ot the Direotors, all Freight must be prepaid. otJNiaNOHAM , Agfl _». jrKJL QTEAM TO LONDON. 'Wwfrcg^ orikFtTine. ,*****"** The following steamships be longing to the Orient Steam Navigation Com pany (Limited) and the Paciflo Steam Navlga-' tion Company, will leave 9YDNKY at the undermentioned dates for MKLBOURNK, AD- U AIDE and LONDON, via Suez Canal:— Steamer. | Reg.Ton'gol Date. OUZCO _..- 3J_B I AprtliH COTOPAXI.. 4.028 May 12 ORIKNT._...._„ 6.388 May 28 LUSITANIA 3.825 | Jnne 9 And the Servloe will be maintained By sue seedlng Bteamers at intervals of a Fortnight Anokland passengers for Cusco proceed per Ringarooma on April 18. Fares to London, 15 to 70 guinea- Suez Canal Dues, 8s in addition. Paroels booked through to London. Passengers o«.n book trom Auokland ala through rate to oovor Intercolonial fare and Canal dues, and bo Beoure speolal advantages. Passages trom London can bs granted In A.-r.kla—d. For plan, ana tall _ nrtKmlarß, apply, _> London, to F. Green Se Co., and Anderson, Anderson Se Co., Joint Managers' Of the Line; ar to the Agents in Anoklono _ _ UNION STEAMSHIP CD. OF N. 2. <r,t_iTsnl, Queen-Btreet .slkte^ UKNINSULAK AND OKI. it__£§>JL ENTAL STEAM NAVlGA •*^&&n"rios COMPANY. The Company's Steamships (under contract with tho Viotorian Government for the convey ance of her Majesty, mails) will be despatohed i Leave | Leave Leave Steamer. Sydney I Melb'rn' Ad'lade INOUS.v.Bombay April 211 April 25 aprU w ROHILLa May 5 I May 9 May 11 CARTHAGE.-.. May 19 May 23 May2s HYDABPES June 2 Junes Juneß Pas HA WUR June 16 I June 20 June 22 And thenoeforth every alternate week. Route t-It is Intended to deßpatoli Uiese steamers for Plymouth fjedLontonjJa Point deGalle. Passengers for England will therefore not require to ohange steamers. Bateß of naßaage money to ___}_ma or Lon don i -70 flrst, ond „45 seoond-olosa; Italian ports, -65 flrat, and _40 aocond-cIoBS, Passengers booking at Auokland secure special advantages. For further particulars respecting passage money _ndfrelghtapply o te moKaHANK __ m Agents, 18, Qneen-street. Auckland. rt^*. IjlOK LONDON DIRECT, _}_$___, The Well-known Clipper Ship sMSmmm* PAREORA, AAI at Lloyds. 879 tons register, Robert Power, Commander, will load as above, and have quiok despatch. For freight or passage apply to THE NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING CO. (LIMITED), Agents. CJTEAM TO PAEROA, J_3__>;*o CALLING AT THAMES. 1 S.S. R ÜBY. Loave Auokland: Leave Paeroa: Monday, 10 p.m. Wednesday. 5 a.m. Thursday, 12mldnidht Saturday, 0.30a.r0. Fare to Paoroa: Single Tioket, 10a; Return TFare to'-hames: Single Tioket. sa; Return T Fr:ei„hts 6 through to Paeroa, 12b 6d por ton. Not reßPonßlble for shipping, carrying, or dis charging live Btook. j. cox, Master. _^i O'I'KAM TO THE •^»^____> THAME S ' jMwffitib OHINKMUBLWAITKKAyRI, AND FOSTKR'S SETTIiEMKNT. ENTERPRISE NO. 2, P.B. TE AROHA, & P.S. PATIKI, From Auckland: _, From Thames: IWonday. 10 p.m. Tuosday. 1.30 P.m. Wednesday, 11 p.m. — The timo table of river Bteamers to be Been at ntorprlso Ofllce, Thamoa Fares . To Thamoß ~ Saloon. 7a 6d; Stoerago, 5S To Ohinemurl throu«h, 5a extra To To Aroha through, 103 extra Not rosponai-te for shipping, oarrying, or dlß oharKlnK,iVOßtook-A.N.S.FERRYCO.. Agents. . .j ,_. OS COROMANDEL. o« -Ess!___»' xbo fast and favourite b.b. COROMANDEL, Captain, W. D. Hargrave, Tim_-Tabl_, Leaves Auokland i _ leaves Coromandel 1 Mon-oy. 17,12 noon Tuesday, 18,12 noon Wetoesd_y.il, 12 noon Thursday. % 12 noon Fildaj. 21,2 p.m. Saturday, 22.12 noon Weather and other olrcumstanceei pwmlttlng. All parcels to bo prepaid at offloe, NO. I. Q ip.en-3tre«t WhorL ,__ __ y Not.responsible in shipping, oarrying. or lundiog Uve stock. A, R. H, 8 WINDLBY, Manager,



Shipping. SAfcfes UTBAM TO THAMEB, CAH. _3_E." RYING PASSENGERS AND -WMHm o^rqo, OONNKOTINB WITH OHIN- aURI, OHARtt, WAITOA PLAINS, AND MOKBIITB, fi_i_ (Piako Dlstriot). Time Table, S.S, ROTOMAHANA, From Auokland i Monday, 11 morning Tuesday, 1,30 afternoon Wednesday, 3 afternoon Thursday, 3,80 afternoon Friday, 4 of tornnon Saturday, 1 afternoon From Thames I Monday, 5.30 afternoon Wednesday, 8 morning Thursday. 8 morning Friday, 8.30 morning Saturday, 9 morning Return Tickets win boiasuod from Aprils, available till April 15, 1882 (Inoltftlve) :-3aloon, Ton ."hilllngB; Stcora.o,Seven Shillings and Sixpence. Freight through to Te Aroha, 268 per too. No Oar.o received within half an hour of ad vertised timo of leaving. irK_H_H _ TINNY, Agent. «»ka_?_ _ '*'E A M TO THE HO T JPS^rO SPRINGS, MAHURANGI. _____»_: MAT ARANA KAWAU, AND OMAHA. Tne us. kOSE CASEY. Al at Lloydß, W. Somcrville. Mnator. 6*or Hot Springs, Matakana, Kawau, and Omaha-Every Tuesday at 11 o'olook, re turning on Wednesday, for Hot Springe and Mahurangi—Every Thurs day and Saturday at 11 a.m., returning on Monday and Friday. No Parcels or Goods token without shipping note. For freight or pasaago apply to n. J. WIOKENS. jS__A_ DASSENGERS' line of JH_k JT PACKETS TO NEW ZEA *™rcTCfl*" OWNED BY MESSRS. SHAWt S A YIIJjE, Se 00., .11, Leadonhall-street, London, The above line ot ships are regular traders to all.the principal porta in New Zealand. Thoy are clipper Bhlps, classed M at Lloyds', andooni tnanded by experienced masters. The bill of tare Is moat substantial, _nd of tbe best quality, and the aooommodatlon roomy and convenient. The undersigned ore empowered to grant pos tages trom London to New Zealand, payment tor whioh have been guaranteed In the oolony. Return ships to London also leave at almost ceo. dor Intervals. Fall partloulais on application to L. D. NATHAN Se CO.. ) OWEN ft GKAHAM, } Agent*. CRUICKSHANK & CO. I 1 ■ -i—maßi^——-———■ ... ' Board ana Jtcesiaence. RAILWAY DINING ROOMS, - Quebn-strekt wharf. WILLIAM PYE, PKOPBIETOB. . Good accommodation for Boarders and Travellers at moderate charges, nieanllness and civility are tbe characteristics ot this houso. The table and beds cannot be surpassed by any house In town. The Proprietor has had a very long experience as a Restaurant Keeper, and he feels assured that any person giving hia houae a trial will be quite convinced tbat the accommodation lt affords cannot be aurpasacd. THE ONLY HOUSE ON THE WHARF; Board and Lodging. £1 per week. Bods. Is. BELLEVUE HOUSE. OaltN-R, Wharf-street anl Camkeon Road, T-UKANGA. This Establish mont, just ereoted, containing 25 rooms, with every convenience, IS NOW OPENED to receive Visitors to Tanranga, who will find Superior Accommodation with the oomf orts of a Homo. Privato Sitting rooms, Good Bed-rooms. Stables. A Four-horse Coaoh or Buggy loaves after arrival of steamer for Lakea. BODELL, Proprietor, Tauranga, February 20,1883. 11 '' Hotels. y*r A R N E R ' S (Commercial JJotel. Cathedral Square, chbistchubch, W F. W^ ARN E R Begs to announce to his many friends In Christ church and tho adjoining Provinces that having RE-ENTERHD INTO POSSESSION Ot the above Hotel, which has been entirely renovated, redecorated and ro furnished la the latest Btyle, he is now prepared to welcome hlB old friends and customers. THE BILLIARD SALOON Attaohed to the Hotol Is unsurpassed by any other in the colony, containing three tabli-s specially Imported from Knglnnd to tbe ordu. of the Proprietor, The suites of PRIVATE APARTMENTS, which are elegantly furnished and appointed, are entirely distinct from the hotel portion of the building, thus insuring perfect privaoy. ' A novelty in colonial hotel accommodation will be available at "The Commeroial" in the i shape of a LADIES' DRAWING-ROOM, kept specially select and exclusively for ladles. A high pressure water supply has been ar ranged for on the premises, and the Bath Rooms are fitted with every convenience for hot, cold or shower baths at anytime. Comment on the quality of the liquors sup plied at the Commercial is unnecessary, as the cellar la under the speolal supervision of Mr W, F, Warner. The hotel being most centrally situate, adja cent to the Cathedral, and within a short dis tance of the museum. Theatre, and other publio buildings .and with a trom servioeto all parts of the suburbs passing at short Intervolß. renders it unequalled as a place of residenoe for families or commercial gentlemen visiting Christohuroh. ... „ For the convenience of commercial travellers sample rooms will bs available. An exoellent chef deoulßine has been engaged and generally no pains will bo spared to make The Commeiotal tho leading hotel In Chrlßt ohorch. Prompt attention will be given to telegrams or letters applying for apartments, W. F. WARNER, Proprietor. FC Jj Ait K. fl XAE F, • formerly of the City Club (lately of the Terminus Hotel, Holensville), having bought the Freehold of the Whanoarbi Hotel from Mr Caffler, begs to inform visitors that no effort will be Bparnd to afford satisfaction. Horses and Pleasure Boats on Hire, FALACE HOTEL, HOT LAKES, OHINEMUTU, ROTORUA. Flrst-olaBS aooommodatlon for Tourists, Trave lers, and Visitors during both winter and summer months. Private Sitting Rooms. Smoking and Reading Rooms. BILLIARDS, Goaohes, Buggies, and Saddle Horses for Hire Conveyances will meet every Steamer, Important No-iOß.~Tourlst- can make ar rangements with Cant. M. T. Clayton ttnanrance Buildings, Auokland), Mr J. Kelly (Tauranga), or Mr Wm. Kelly (Ohinemutu), for through trips to the Lakes, including boat and oooob hire, hotol aooommodatlon, and all et oeeteras, St FI-ED RATI_. Trip from Auoklond to tho Hot La_eS and book, on tho above prinolple for Tbsi G_ inha. ONIWILLIAM KELLY, Proprietor rpO TOURISTS AND OTHERS. W AIWEHA HOTEL, HOT SPRINGS, NKAB AUCKLAND, Has been recently renovated, and also newlj appointed throughout with every modern luxury and comfort, comprising amonuat other speol ___!___.Ball Saloon, Drawing, Dining, and Comß incite; splendidly fitted Medicinal and other Bathßt Uwn terraces. Archery, Crloket, mi-I Quoit (.rounds; Strawberries, and other Fru.t?rse-_n: BIIIL-trds, Boating. Shooting. ** LAKE HOUSE, ROTORUA, Systematized in the same admirable Principle ai the far-faffled Waiwera Hot*-, offers Its Patrons Bta-or Internal advantages and attrac tu.£. whhe the Burroundlng Scenery and wonder spots are beyond compare and of WMld-wldetame. requiring no oomment ALEXANDRA HOTEL, _t\_ Parnbll. Good Aooommodotion for Boarders. Wlnee and Spirits Best Brando. First-olaa* Billiard Table. JOHN feJ-TALLACK, PROPRIETOR (Lato of WeeKCoaßt ond (&_te.D_ry_-



J_usine_u Notices. fTIHE FRENCH BAKERY, W. J. EVANS (LATH MINETT., Hobßou-streot, BBEAD AND BISCUIT BAKKR AND CONFECTIONER, Wedding Cakes made to order. AIY PASTRY IS A SPECIALITY. A trial solicited. IMPORTANT TO EVERYBODY MOST INTERESTING FACTS I THAT ROBERT TUDEHOPE, 1 -DMBER, UPPER QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND, Can now supply CORRUGATED TANKS, Portable Hip, Pi.unqic, and Shower Baths, Also, PORTABLE FURNACES ANI) GOPP-1! WASHING Boilers, at Chcapoat Rates. Country Orders promptly attendod to. All Branohos ot tho Trade carried on in Town, or any part of the Province. ROBERT TUDBHOPF. * UCKLAND PICTURE■ FH-LMINO AND GILDING DEPOT. J. R. Dk COURCEY Begs to notify to his old frionds and the gene pnbllo that he haa undertaken tho Management of the above Establishment, where GILDING, PICTURE-FRAMING, MOUNTING. &C. In all its branohes will bo undertaken at prioes defying competition; ESTIMATES QIVK-. A Large Stook of Mouldings, Plcturo-framlnii Materials, and Plotures ot every description always on hand. QUEEN-STRBET, J-NOTION OV WAK--I-_D-_T__--. VOIICJS OF REMOVAL. GEORGE KENT. Baker, Newmarket, In thanking his customers and the gonerol publio tor tholrtpatronagn during the last 11 years, begs to Inform them that he baa now REMOVED to Kyber Pass Road, opposite Mr Rlobardß's, Botcher, where ho hopes to reoeive a continu ance of their support. Wedding, Chrlßtonlng.and Birthday Cakos mado to order on tho Bhorteat notice. Families waited on for orders dally. G. KENT, Baker, Kyber Paas Road (opposite Mr Richards's, Butoher. INDIA AND CHINA CUMPANY'B BTANDAKD PACKET TEAS. Packet nniis and Half-pounds In Four Qualities. EMPEROR- BOUQUET, MANDARIN'S CHOICE, IMPERIAL MIXTURE, ORIENTAL MIXTURE. They are distinguished by great strength, agrooable briskness, and delicious flavour— resulting from a scientific admixture at tho very linest Teas that the great ContlnuAKiof Asia oan prodnco. The excellence of thes-JwOB Ib apparent by the largo and Increasing dofhand that exists for tlioml n Viotoria, and Wherever thoy havo boon introduced. ASKNT 108 AUCKLAND I JOHN BUCHANAN, Cußtom-hou-O-Btreet. SA N F O R D' S FRUIT AND PROVISION STORE. Hi f'_V "*■•" ; '■'" ■v.-_'t-.-.V^i. 'c £ V,rr ■ I § ..-,.-44,- :-■!:■ W s 0. **.__**- _,-..-^-,=~ p Pigs Feet, Tonguee, and Honda, cooked every day ; Potted Hoad. 84 Ib : Fresh Butter and Fr_b, Bacon, Cheese. Green_rooerloß. ISL AND ORANGKB. BANANAS JD. PKR LB. BY THE BUNCH. POULTRY-Fowls, from la 6d to »s 6d eaoh. Superior Hop Beep., 2s, per doz, r_fr-b_m.f.s kvery hoob. VICTORIA-BTRKKT loornnr of A loan-street>. S BUCHANAN • GROCER, &0-, PONSONBY ROAD, AUCE_AND (Opposite All Saints' Churoh). A Largo Stook of Drapeiy Goods suitable for the Season now at hand, at Prioes that defy competition. NoAM COALI OOAI/I WHAU WHAU COMPANIES, WHANGAREI. OFFICE I No 8 LOWER QUEEN-STREET. w. s l"o~a NE, AO-NT. rpAYLOK- rATJ-HA SEWING J MACHINES are Simple to Learn, Qttl&T in Action. NOT liable to get out of order. Possess large and easily threaded Shuttles. No DmtiO-LT. In getting Needles and Extras TAYLORS PATENT SEWING MACHINEB should be Inspected by all desirous of pro curing a Thoroughly Good Machine. Also, to be had at Low Prices, iTWISTED LOOP-STITCH MAOHINES Of Best Construction, «_r AO-NT I „ _ T. PEACOCK, OPTICIAN, Spectacles, Telescopes, Mloroscopeß, Barometers, Eleotrie Bells, See. Instruments and Machines Repaired SHORTLAND - STREET, iQpnoßlte the Poßt-offlcol. OIL, uuhuba, an D GLahm MERCHANTS. W. PeULLIPPB & gON. 95 & 97, Queen-street, Auckla nd, N.Z,, IMPORTERS 0» PAPER HANGINGS, Panel Decorations, GLA_S-Pcllshed Silvered, and Roagh PLAT- English and Continental Sheet, Photo graphic, Glass Shades. WHITE LEA D, Colours, Oil, VARNISHES Brushes, Mixed Paints. Carson's Antloor. roelve and Patent BUioote Paints. MOULDINGS-Gilt, Stained. Veneered, for Pioture Framo and Room Deooratlons, Fanoy Frames for Cabinet and C.D.V. PiOT-Rtta of every description In great variety ' 90HAP3—Photos and Coloured. Albums for Pbotoa, Scraps, See., fco., fto. Cut-out or Overlay Monntß, all alzeß: Cabinet and C.p.V. Mounts; Artlßts" Requisites. W. P. & S. having always on hand the largest Btook of the above goods In the North Island of New Zealand, ore able to exeoute either whole sale or retail orders on the most favourable terms. Samples of Paperhanginga from oper stook, or of original paokages, sent on applica tion. New settlers In Auokland should Inspect our Btook of Paperhangings and Ploturesi before fitting up their new homoa; they will nnd some thing to suit the moons of everyone. W. PHILLIPPS & SON, QnBBN-BTRBBT. AUCKLAND Formoasß in Morte. KTBW ZEALAND FERNS, iX Unmounted, or Tastefully Mounted In various ways, rBOM 12 . P TO 120 VAR BTIBB, or Sale by S R I C CRAIG, Princes-street. _______________-___—■■__■__—■ ■—' OULiMAN'S PHOTO KOOMb, XT ''HORT-AND-STRBBT, Tourists ant Visitors are invited to lnspeot Pulman'B Views of the Hot Lakes. Anokland and Bush Soenery, Seo. Tim greatest variety of Original Portraits of Maori Celebrities in New PHOTOGRAPHY IN ALL ITB BBANOHBB. <§Smls& CLAfiii- BROTHER B, ARTIST PHOTOGRAPHERS (OPPOSITE UNION BANK), Qr.SH-STItSIT, AUCK _A N I). Photography In the Latest and Mori Fashionable Styles, Exeouted In a manner Unsurpassed In the Colonies. All Photographs taken by tho INSTANTAMOUS PROCESS. LARCH OOU-OTION NEW ZEALAND VT-WI Always on Hand



_r ocenes, Sao. . TVLf PAR X E R, «TFAMIL_ GROCER, _» HOUSON-STRR-T, FamUles regularly waited upon, and Goods promptly delivered to aU ports of tho town and suburbs. W. PARKER. TE Al "D U R E JT rpEAI GROCERS AND STORKKKBPEKS wishing i to do a Satisfactory Tea Trade, will And It Greatly to tiikik advantage to seU NKLBON, MOAT- Se Co.'s, CELEDRAT-D j Pure Liquoring Blended Teas. Thoso Tons aro noknowledgod by the Press and Publio to bo tho Finest aha Most Whole- Bonte in tho Southern Hemisphere. GUARANTEED FREE FROM ALL SCENTBD VARIETIES. NELSON, MOA TK & C 0„ Tea Merchants and Blenders, Hlgh-Btreot, Chrlstohnrob, Wholesalo Agonts for Auokland I Messrs BABERAND RaWLINGs. jy OTICE 1 NOTICE 1 1 NOTICE 111 hollandlTfortzeb, In thanking the general publio for the very liberal support thoy havo reoelvod for the post seven years, would take tblß opportunity to in form them that boing Direct Importer, of Beveral leading lines, thoy are In a position to say without any boast whatever, they oan supply PRODUCE AND GENERAL GROCERIES at Prioes second to none in Auokland. ' PRICE LISTi- Boz Teas from IBs Cd per box; a splondld of our own mixing at 20a per 121bs Company No. 1 Hugar, 20s per bag A Nioe Bright Yellow Sugar, Id per lb Fall Weight Sperm Candle . Bd per lb ° English Sauoe from C)d pci bottle Wo havo a nioe lino of Fancy Tea Coddles, con taining one pound of Good Tea, at a very low figure Ooltbo, roasted and ground dally, at prioes trom Is to Is 8(1 per lb. Wo would oall speolal attention to oar Turkey Brand at Is Sd por lb Flour, Oats, Bran, Sharps, ana Malic nt All! priooe. Favours by Pool or Wire will reoeive our moat atiiot care and attention, and will be delivered free of charge to Boat or Rail, and all porta of town and suburbs. N.B.—Noto the Address— HOLLAND & FORTZER, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL GROCER UuE_N-Bmeet, auokland t and at OoIiOMANDKL. Liberal Discount allowed for Cai HOBSON-STREET STEAM COFFEE MILLS. H. P. GIBBONS & CO,, Tea, Coffee, and Spick Merchant WnoLEßit- and Family Grocers, Coal, Firewood, and Produce I)eal_ H. P. GIBBONS Se CO., HOBSON-STRKBT, AUCKLAND,' Drapury and Clothing. Ur_LL.il._l HOUSE, Just Opened, A Fresh Assortment of Ladles' & OhUdren's Undorolothlng, Corsets, Sco, Ladies' Nlght-rossoa (bean-folly trimmed), la Cd, 5a lid; Chemises, 2a, 2s Sd, Sa Od. Children's Underclothing in great variety. A Large Assortment ot Ladles Corsets Just to hand in Whito, Blaok and Drab. Tbo " Grecian Girttor " Belt Cor boi, Bide lacing; this Coi_ot Is especially adapted for the proaont style of cos tume, tho Bide lacing enabling lt to be adlnatod to almost any figure. 2000 yards Swiss Embroidery Edglnga at Sd, ii and fid, a great bargain. An Extensive and Wcll-Solcotod Stock ot General Drapery at moderate Prices. Country Ordora promptly ottendod to. One Shilling in the & discount on aU Cash Puronasos to the amount of 20a and upwards. A. LOVETT, WE__ES--.-STRE_-. f AND \ / DEFERRED \\ Ij PAYMENT I |, SYSTEM. -I TAILORS. DRAPERS, AND OUTFITTBRB, HOBSON-STREET (Nearly opposite Wellington-street). Have a Well - Assorted STOCK of the BEST CLASS GOODS. AU Tweeds thoroughly shrunk before being made up, and fit and workmanship guaranteed. The Deferred Payment Si/stem has been found to be a great boon, by enabling those with limited incomes to prooure neoessariea in the easiest possible way. INSPECTION INVITED. FANOY WORK ur KYKHi DESCRIPTION TAUGHT. a ' ' ~> _ A A. STEPHENSON, o ** ___-• _ ra - in thanking his patrons for past favours, p i _ now wishes to Inform them that he has w tf S REMOVED from the Newton Fanoy g g Bazaar to his NEW SHOP, opposite * - Lambourne's, Ironmonger, Karanga- JJ _j hope Hood, and has NOW OPENED > S A LARGE AND VABIKD BTOOK Q g OF FANOY GOODS of all kinds. g a? 9 _ LADIBb'WOOLB OF EVERY SHADE S g OF COLOUR. 2 . LARQK ASSORTM-NT, 2 L_SSO«S GIVEN IN THE AMOVE. Mrs. Knight Begs to Intimate to her old patrons and the . public gonerally, that sho has Opened Business in the CITY MARKET (THIRD STALL), QUKKNSTR-BT ENTRANCE, And that, aa heretofore, alio will do ber utmost to glvo them every satisfaction. J^RUIT Of every kind in season; and of the best quaUty, always on hand. GREENGROOERI-S AND SMALL GOODB ditto. Poultry. To this branch ot her business every care and attention will be given, as she proposes to make this the leading feature, and with that view has made arrangements for CONSTANT SUPPLIES from thoroughly reliable settlers. Country orders attended to with despatch, and every care taken to seonre their arrival In good condition. Conveyances attended to Immediately on arrival. Her motto wIU be " Small Proflta and Quick Rotrrna1 Market. Auokland. February 23 VWk ■________■__-■---------------_■ np O'T a E PUBLIC. D_ Pouobb's Celebrated French Bril ; mant and Household Friend. This mixture will Rive a bright polish in a few mlnuteß to all kinds of Furniture. It can also be übo_ on paintwork. It wUI destroy aU Inseots In wood and preserve lt fromdeoay. Price, 1/6.—Walter Batob, Wholesale Agent, Kyber Pass. :_________S_-B_-_B«»3-_S-_»_______i , D 15 a JJ 'I 1 HIS, M. R. MOINTYRE, - Bread and Biscuit Baker, Korangahape Road Begs to inform the pubUo that his Blsoults, Gingerbreads, and aU kinds of Confeotionery are unßur'Mied for quaUty, and thoroughly wholesome, families waited on for Orders, W-DDINO OAK--. . Son' _ Oaten Cakes made Dally, Concert; Soirees, Balls, provided with re -9 freshmen tt on the shortest notice, and at lowest rates.



lronmonarerv. pHBAP TXARDWARK TTTOUSE. 23., QUEEN-STRBET .J • ft J • Dickey, HAVE FOR SALE— ROWATT'S ANUCAPNIO LAMPS, also, extra Burners, Fonts, Globes, and Wicks, And a Great Variety of Ohlmnien, ROD-SB'S LOCKWOOD'S, AND WIQ-ALL'S TABLE AND POOKETBRY. Johnson's CELEBRATED SCISSORS, CLARK'S BOILERS, SAUCEPANS, Sco, Griffith's Patent Tea and Coffee Pots,' Stamped Tinned Meat and Put Dishes, Basin, and Milk Pans (all sizes), Buckets, Tubs, Pails, and Ovens, Brooms, Scrubbers, Whisks, five. Hair, cloth, and nail Brushes, fare's, blades, and lyndon's spadks and digging forks, garden hoes, rakes. and trowels. dlbston, sorby & snub, and jackson's hand. hip, and tennon saws. axes, adzes, tomahawks and chisels, Augurs, Planes, Ham____., Braces, twist and Patent Bits (all bUob), Locks Hinges, Nails, and Brass ware, Scon's Genuine White Lead, raw and Boiled Linseed Oil, FIVE PER OENT. DISCOUNT Allowod to Cash Pnrobasers on all Bales amounting to IDs. and upwards. Merchant-tee. A_ Heather, GENERAL IMPORTER, HAS ON HAND AND TO ARRIVE: Courvolslers' Cognoo Associated Vineyard Cognac Mailer Freres' Cognac; In bulk, oase, flailr. haltlloik Lowndes's Rum, 80 OP Lemon Heart and Queensland WHISKY Bulk)- Greeplees, invernesß, Glonllvet, and Terrier, lUrkor Greer Co. ~ WHISKY (Case)- Collie Blend, Boyal Blend, Rob Roy, Inver ness, Lome, Stewart, Glen Almond Old Irish, In bulk and oase SCHNAPPS- Henke's, W. & A. GUbey's WINES AND SPIBITS- Port, Sherry, Sauterno. Sparkling Summer Claret, Hook, Champogne. Brandy, Bum, Scotoh and .Irish Whisky; all In bottle OANDLBS- Brandon's, De Ronbalxs Lunar Pieces, National, Belmont, and Imperial Sperm Fluted Paraffla Candles ALE- Bass, Bottled by Hall Boar's Head, Bottled br Hall Payne's. Bottled by John Reld Aehby's & MoEwln'a BTOUT- Hall's " Boar's Head Edmund's "Pig" Guineas's, Bottled by Blood Wolfe S tons uonnlno White Zlno Paint 60 drums Linseed OU 35 drums Raw Oil 23 drums Colza OU 100 oat es Castor Oil BARNS & Co.- Klpperod Herrings (Red and Fresh) Salad OU, Pickles, Jar Salt POOLE -100 cases Plokles (assorted) STEPHENB -100 oases Plokles (assorted DRIED FRUITS -260 coses Currants 100 eases Elemes 1300 boxes Figs Mawor. Dandelion Coffee Branson's Extract Coffee KEROSBNE- Devoe's Royal Brilliant (warranted to stand Government test) Sylvan, 130. Water White Premium, 160, Water White TOBACCO- Over the Water, I2*s, B's, Nailrod, and Double Thick P Pieoea Royal Standard, 1. c Venus,!__. fl's, DTPP VESTaS- R. br) I Ovals, 250*8; and Plaids and striken Br, ant and May's 250'a, Plaids Patent Safety OILMEN'S BTOREB- Teas, Sugars, Paper Bags, Preserved Fish, Frultß, and General Goods of Different Manufaeturots Always on Hand. A' HEATHER CT O X 1$ A L E, At Lowest Market rates ; Roaln, Pltoh, and Tar Kerosene, Palnt.and Olive Oils Champion's, Beott's, and Btorer. Genuine White Lead, in wood Muntz Metal and Nails Large Stook of Canvas, various brands Wire Rope, from._ inch to. lnoh Bolt Rope, Hemp, ana Manilla Rope, al Patent Windless (wood), Frills, and Palls Anchors, from 18 owt to 10 lbs Chains, from . lnoh to J lnoh. I). H. Mckenzie, FORT-STREET. March 18,1882, T ■■-?■''- . ' -rVs- 'r:s^!.^-VA>V-\'



-.dR-ationai. ISS DONOVAN, Teacher of Piano forte, Hanslop House, Vlnoent-st»et. Second Tarni commences April 17. Vaoansies tor Pupils. ISS DONOVAN begs to "intimate to tho Parents and Friends of Pn. its attend ing the Girls' High School that she will open a Class for Dancing and Calisthenics on MON DAY, April 17. ah E N S IDE, UPPER SYMONDS-BTRKET. MRS. GLOVER'S Second Term will begin on MONDAY, the 17th inst. An EVENING DANCING CLASS will be opened on 'i'HUßSOAY,jtho2oth|nßt._ Waterloo" quadrant estab lishment for young ladikh, Hocond Quartor commences April 12. Miss Donovan will opon a Danolng Class for Adulta on Tuosday Evening, April 11, and ono for Children on Wednesday, April 12, at 3.3 o'clook. For torms apply to Mrs Norman Waterloo Quadrant. [1/1 R. Jf. H W 0.0 UUAI-, Teacher op the Fianoforie and Harmonium. Addross -C-ro of Auokland Mublo Ware honse. rpH_i * RT OF OINGING. ■1....1—r.i..^t—i1..1.—:.i..i|.-.i..u_j,E m awaw_h_—lew ltOY__, _a_ OF MUSIO, i i AO. D__l_ jaa^gj^jjL LONDON, MB. GOR DON GOOCH (Browse and ■ Sliver Medallist and Associate) i i having Btudied Ten Terms in this i : Royal and National Institution, Ib, In I ; the opinion of the several Professors • i with whom he was placed, duly quail- ! I lied to teach Slnging.-(Slgned) G. A, j ; Macfarren, Mun. Doc. Cambridge.— : I 1879. _mi__m____. __________j________ai In reference to abovo, Mr Goooh la prepared to receive names ot Private Pupils for Singing and Voioo Production at hia private residenoe, Albert Park. ■i * ■. ] i ii i i — For Sale, FOR SALE, Brighton Road, Honse of 7 rooms, Btable, Sec, allotment 00 x 200 feet, pipe drained, fruit trees of the best quality; a very good Investment; adjoining the abovo a B-roomod House, now empty, allotment SO _ 200 1 feet, pipo drained, and planted with the best peaoh trees In Auokland. Eomokorlka—Bo acres of open fern Land of good quality, part of Lota 6 and 7; a bargain. Gaol Koad (Mount Eden)— House of 7 rooms, with bathroom, good range in kitchen. in good repair, and close to Mount Kdeu Railway-station —For particulars apply to J. Ryan. Karangahapo Road. ijiOß .Positive"Sale, a 4 and 5-roomed C House in the city ; large Allotment; room to build -1 Bhopa.—H. Partington, Stiohbury's Buildings. PIaNOS FOR SALE.—Just to hand, Two ot llord'B beautiful little Pianos, in rich Walnut oaßOs; full compass Trlooro, with patent soft pedals ;at very low prioes; can bo seen at Thomas H. Webb'a Osk Cottage, Hob eon-street. N.B.—Name on entrance gate. . WATCHMAKERS & JEWELLERS. —Genuine Buaineaa for disposal. Splen did chance for a practical man with £150 to £300.—Address Watohinaker. Kvbnino Stab Offloo. FOR SALE, two nice Cottages of four rooms, with wash-houeedetaohed; quite now.—Apply R. Itedfern. Photographer, Queen- Btreet. orHrownatrest, Ponsonby. FOR IMMEDIATE SALE, a Five roomed House (large orchard In full bearing), In Newton Road; terms easy.-H. Partington, Stiohbury's Buildings, Qoeen- B treet. FOR SALE or Exchange, Edison's Phonograph or Speaking Machine; also, a Dissolving View Apparatus; exohange for Latbe. Fret Saw, Carpenters' Toola, or Har monium.—Address, tor a week, E.F., Cottage of Content, Victoria-street. ■j'OR-ALE, comfortable 7-roomed Cot- I" tsge, with outbuilding, on nearly an acre of land, corner lot, fronting Mount Eden Road, adjoining tbo residenco cf R.l Bloazaid, Iteq. Prlco £G50.—1). B. Orchard. 18, Inßuranoa Bulld inga. FOR SALE (a bargain), New Four roomed House In Haokett street, Pon- Bonby, oloae to fcoaoh; bay window, every convenience.—Apply on the premises. O'JVERiY BA. RYE GRASS SliliD. A Very Superior Sample of PURE UN MIXED POVERTY BAY RYE GRA9S SEED for Sale at Lowest Market Rates. HUNTER & NOLAN. i glO BE SOLD OR LET, a pretty Villa JL Residence, Bhelly Beach Road, Ponsonby, containing 11 rooma, bathroom, washhonae, coachhouse, and Btable .gas laid on to house, with .as Btove and overy necessary conveni ence, lhe house is pleasantly situated, splendid sea view, Tho garden is tastefully laid out as pleasure and kitchen garden. About one acre well planted with choice frnit trees.—Apply D, B. Orchard. 18, Insurance Buildings. Tjlbß SALE, Two First-class Large Iron _I_ Tanks, with tope complete (cheap),— Apply to Publisher, Star Offlco. T/IOR SaLE, New lioat, suitable for JO pleasure or carrying purposes; measures 20ft by sft lOln beam, and 2(t Gin depth; sup plied with ash oars, new sails, and fitted with orasswork. Strongly built, and will oarry three tons.—Apply by lotter to F.R.A.. Star Office. SPLENDID OPPOKT UNITY FOR INVESTING IN A FIRST-CLASS HOTEL PROPERTY AT CAMBRIDGE. FOR SALE, The LEASE of the NATIONAL HOTEL, Cam bridge, together with the Furniture and every thing appertaining to tho Property. Immediate poßsesalon con bo given. This Hotel Is probably doing the Largest Buslnesß in the Waikato, and Is replete with Every Convenience. For 'further particulars, apply to Mr Audns Raynes, the present proprietor, or to EDWARD LEWIS, Oustom-honse-Btreet, Anokland. -niOS POSITIVE SALE. That compact little Island, known as Wood's Island, about! half-way between here and the head of tho Woltemata. containing 100 Aorea, with Cottage, good Orohard, and several Im provements, plenty of froah water all the year round, and a good wharf forthe convenience of steamers, &0.-Apply to ___._._„, JOHN SOPPET. House and Land Agent, No. 8, Qneen-street OOKY NOOK, NEW NORTH ROAD.—Houses and Allotments.—As the Sale Is proceeding rapidly, and a considerable number of Allotments have already been dis posed of, early application should be made at my office, where plans oan be Been and partlou lars obtained.—F. G. Ewington. OK SALE, the live-ton yacht M'Lisa^ with all Bails (new), anohor and chain, gear and dingy, oomplete.—Apply to Mr Haul tain, at Jacli son and Russell's, Fort-street. |^__i_^T^CLfISS BUSINESS OPENING. We have a oapltal COUNTRY BUSINESS pleoed in our bands for disposal, either by Bale of freehold or on leaso at a very moderate rent, It in the latter oase J_£o capital would be ample. The premises are sltuato In tho oentre of a pros poroua township, and are with ovory conven ience. In addition to a General Storekeeplng Busi ness, now averaging £70 per week, there Is a Hakory and suitable premises for a Butohor. Shop, which can be sub-let or carried on in con nection with the Store. In the hands of a stoody and energetic man, with business capabilities, this is a rare chanoe for a start. Satisfactory reasons given for its disposal by present owner. Further particulars on application. L. D. NATHAN Se CO. BDOR SALE, really cheap,' a Compact SL1 Farm of 160 aores; about 60 aores In grass, port under orop, part good bush and fern; a Six-roomed House, Stable, Cow-shed, &c: 2} miles trom railway Btation, and only 12 miles from town by good road, FOR SALB, a nice little Dairy Farm of 72 aores, all fenced and divided Into paddocks, with good House, Stable, Sheds, and every con venience, and deep-water frontage, 10 miles from town. Apply to John Soppet, Honse, Land, and General Commission Agent, No. 8. Queen-street (npßtalrs ' im O It SALE, i STATIONERY ANU FANCY GOODS BUSINEBS. The undersigned ofter for Bale the stock-in trade in the estate of James Stuart, Com bridge, Waikato. consisting of Books, Stationery. Musio, Fanoy Goods, &c; also the goodwill ■ and lease of premises, situated In the best posi tion in Cambridge. Immediate possession ' can be given. Stook sheets and full particulars of N. G. LENNOX) -_,. tBB . ARTHUR H. NATHAN f 1™1668' » o.Elll SEED! SBB Dl FOR SALE, the following New Seeds, ox Koman Empire:— I Red Clover White Clover Cowgrass Aleyke Rape Lucerne Turnip Mangel Linseed Hemp Canary &o„ &o. The above will be disposed o! at Lowest Current Prices. POTTER AND CO., Durham-Street



Exhibitions. \ UGKLAND SOCIETY OF ARTS. THE SKCOND ANNUAL EXHIBITION will be held In the Chorai, Ha__ from THURS DAY, 20th April, to WEDNESDAY. 20th April. Open daily from noon till dusk, and on Thurs day, Saturday, Monday, and Wednesday Even int'B, from eeven to nine. By permission of the Colonial Secretary, the Drawing for the Annual Art Union of the Soolety will take place on Monday Evening, 24th April, at eight o'clock. The Prizes drawn will represent Bnms of money to be expended in tho purohrse of Orlglual Works of Art on exhibition the selec tion of whioh Is left to prize winners. Sharks, 10b ic/ctt, to bo obtained of any of tho Stationers, or at tho Hall during tbe Exhi bition. Admission:— la. Mombors Free, Season Tickets, not transferable, Half -a-Crown. Mombors' Family Season Ticket, to admit four, Flvo Shillings. JO3IAH MARTIN, Hon. Seo. — — ■ „„ L.J.. I g Public notices. "TyOTICja OF REMOVAL. E. H. PERCY, BAKER AND CONFECTIONER, Bega to inform his customers and friends, and tho public generally, that he la removing from his present residence, situate In Pitt-street, to those premlseß recently ocoupled by Mr Heath, formerly of Wakefleld-street. Mr Peroy, In returning thanks for the liberal support recently accorded, respectfully soUcits a oontinuance of past favours. Bride and christening Cakes mode and orna mented to order. Families attended. Muffins and Crumpets bb usual are a speciality. Si-FERIOR CORRUUATED ___N__S. J. L. KEAN (Lath ALritKD Smart), Has for Bale a number of the above, with Taps ready for use, at reduced rates, at his Shop. Elliott-street. Large quantities ot Spouting' Ridging, and Down Pipes always in stock, Verandah Iron ourved at the shortest notice. Country orders will always reoeive his prompt attention. Lead washers always on hand. ROBERT WOODS, BOOT AND SHOE MANUFACTURER, COBLEY'S BUILDINGS, HOBSON-STRSET (Opposite the Prlnoe Arthur Hotel). EVERY -ESCBIPTION OF REPAIRS NEATLY EXECUTED, A Trial Solicited. r\LSON TOMATO SAUCE. New Season—Quality Guaranteed. To be obtained of all Qrooers, 1/ per Bottle. O. COZENS, Agent, 27, Qneen-Btreet.- LI r H I M E c. CO., BUILDERS' AND FURNISHING IRON MONGERS, KARANGAHAPE ROAD, NEWTON (La those Promises lately ocoupled by Hadding ton and Lalng), Wish to call attontion to their Large and Varied STOCK of Builders' and Fnrnlßhlng Ironmongery, comprising all the latest Ameri can and English Novelties— A Ohoice Selection of Register Grates Colonial Ovens, Fenders Iron BedbtaadHH-inglo and Double) Children's Cotp, Tinware (Large Assortment) Knafl-eUedwar-, Broa-ware Washing Maohines and Wringers Elootro Plato. RM. Teapots Faints, Oils, and Varnishes, Spades, Shovels Pioks, &c, Coffln Furniture Sofa Springs and Chair Web, Spouting Horse Nails, Files, !&c, Cutlery, Zinc Capsl Furnace Pans, Galvanised Tubs and Buokets Filters, &c, Palls, Looks, Hinges, &o„ fco. A Speciality made of Carpenters and Joiners' TOOLS. Goods oarefully Packed, and For warded with Despatch. |T O T I A X E S. In order to avoid mistakes and aooldents, I have made arrangements with MR ROBERTSON, the Proprietor of the Royal Mall Coaches, To Run Passengers through to Lake House, from TAURANGA to OHINEMUTU. WAI ROA, and TAUPO. Tourlsta oan obtain Buggies at all times at Tanranga and Ohlnemntu, and oan depend upon good Coaohes, Buggies, Horses, and sober and civil driv ere, at Lowest Rates. ROBERT GRAHAM. Lake House, Ohinemutu, February 14,1882. ; T> OTOMAHANA HOT LAKES. A LIMITEDINUMBER OF FIRST-CLASS . THROUGH TICKETS Will be issued for THE HOT LAOS, Tourlsta will have the advantage of staying at LAKE HOUSE, Ohinemutu, whioh will be fonnd the mot comfortable Hotel in the Lake District. No other tlokets but those Issued by me avail able for Lake Housoi R. GRAHAM. Jun., Natlo-at X—-nr&nce Bnildlng—, 83, Queen-Btreet, Auckland, Auokland, March 15.1882. AUCKLAND TIMBER COMPANY (LIMITED). GREAT BARGAINS IN BUILDING TIMBER. OT MAKING BOOM. _- WH. SKINNER & SON, • BUILDERS, CARPENTERS, and JOINERS, .Vulcan Lank, All Branches of the Building Trade exeouted by Experienced Workmen. Shop Fronts, Offloe Fittings, So. JOHN HORNE (For many years with Close Bros.), Family gboobr, tba d.aucr & provision Merchant, Corner of Wellington and Nelson streets (Oppoßlte St James's Chnrch). Families Waited on for Orders. J.H. hopes by keeping a flrst-olass article at the lowest Cash Prioe to merit a share of the pnbllo patronage. ■siISHEK AND CO. (DmrTED), J? W_o__SA_- Shipping & famii.v Butchers, Queen-street (next Bank of New Zealand, Anokland). — Poultry of all kinds dressed to order. Prime Smoked Tongues, Home-cured' Baoon, Corned Beef on Sale in Large Quantities. — N.B. —Dealers in Game, Live Pheasants forwarded to all parts of the Colony upon receipt of order. Families waited on In town or suburbs. . OUBLIC N-TIGE. R. W. ROBINSON, Baker AND Confectioner, . Bogs to announce that he haa reoently token over the Windsor Store, Lennox's Buildings, Pitt-street, formerly carried on by Mr A. _. Carter, and trusts, by oiyility and attention, to merit ashore of patronage from the families of the surrounding dlatriot. Wedding and Christen- Ing Cakes made to order. TW O T 1 0 E, W. H. SKINNER, ARCHITECT, Has taken offices formerly occupied by the City Oounoll, and over Messrs. Upton and Co.'s, Qneen-street. IfIRUIT S ASON. Important to Storekeepers aud Parties Pre serving, — Edward Lewis, ot Custom-honse atroet, has just opened a Large and Varied As sortment of Jam Jars and Jelly Cans for Pre serving purposes; also. Five Orates Stoneware Jars suitable for Butter Crooks and Bread Pan, fee. O A MUEL Y. COLLINS, HOUSE, LAND, EST A" _. & FINANCIAL AGENT, HIGH-STREET, AUQKLAND, LOANS AND MORTGAGES NEGOTIATED. For Sale, on terms to suit purchasers, Houses and Ailotments of various sizes, n Beresford street. Hepburn ■ stroet, Wellington- Btreet, Wolfe-street, East-Btreet, Grafton Road, Symonds-Btreet. Allotments Bought and Money Advanced tor Building; may be repaid by weekly or monthly instalments. Shares Bought and Bold. A IT RROT.aEKi- MARBLE and FREESTONE MASONS Monuments, Head .tones. Tombs, and Iron Tomb Railings. inscriptions exeooxed in a BUP-Rtoa -____. Prioes and D-siuns FR3S on Application, ADDRESS t— COB--B OV Rutland and lornb Streets, auckland Near Junotlonof Queen and Wakefield streets T\ R. DENTON, PHYSICIAN, SURGEON. AND ACCOUCHEUR, BELLVUE HOUSE, NORMAN'S HILL, ONBUUNGU.



Amusements- EIGHT HOURS' ANNIVERSARY SPORTS, In the DOMAIN, on WEDNESDAY next, April 19,1852. Men of all classes are invited to meet the deleg -tea on Wednesday, tho 19th, at the Fire bell at the foot of Grey-street, at half-peat 9 o'clock, form in procsssion and march to the Domain by the following route, viz.:—Down Qneen-Btteet, up Custom-hbuse-streotto Albort- Btreet, to Hobson-street, by Karangahape-road to Eyber FaSB, thence into Domain. The order of procession will be:-First, the Hobson Band, Cabinetmakers, Printers, Stone masons, Moulders, Plumbers, Carpenters, Painters, Briokloyers, BiioUlayers' Lttbonrera, Engineers, Boilermakers. Plasterers, Boot makers and others. On tho roturn march thia th's order will bo raveraod, tho route being via Pat 0)11. < a arrival at the Domain, all provided with a white demonstration ribbon in button hole will be admitted to tho Cricket Ground free and at once; thoße without, on payment of One -hilling', afterwards. The sports, as por pro gramme, will commence at 12 o'clook, and con cludoaboutfi. In the evening a Ball and Supper will bo held In tbe Lome-street HaU, for whioh tbe Hobson Band is engaged. Dancing to com mence at 9 o'clook. The delegates will be dis tinguished by a blue ribbon; the Sports Committee, under whose management the sports will be oonduoted, will be recognised by a bine and white ribbon; and tlio Ball committee by a red, white, and blue, A Boffiolent force of police will be on the ground to prevent iarrikmlßm. Admission to the sport, in tho Cricket Ground, 1 Is; to the ball and supper, 7a Cd double, and 5a Blngle tickets, which may be had from the members of the Ball Committee-Messrs Porter. Puiioh, Tudehope, Mills, and from the M.O. (Mr Gough), Employers aro requested to give facilities to their workmen to join the demonstration. The delegates trust that the Working Classes will attend in such number* as to show their appreciation of the movement. Entries for items Noa. 16, 17, and 18, will be received up to 9 p.m., on Tuesday, at the Work ing Men's Club. PROGRAMME OF -PORTS. 1. Maiden Racb (120 yards)-lst Prize: Silver Teapot, presented by Messra T. and S. Morrin; 2nd, Clock, presented by Mr Aley. 2. Barrow Rack UOO yards) —Pri. b: Clook, presented by Mr Montague 3. Throwing Hammer- Gold Charm and Key* presented by Mr Ayrea 4. Ladies' Bio--lat Prize, Set of China, pre sented by Mr Lambourue, Newton; 2nd, Box of Tea, presented by Messrs Holland and Fortzer 5. Too op War—Married versus Single, 12 on each side. Prize, £2 8a 6. Barrow Race (Backwards)— Prize: Lamp, presented by Mosara Cru'ckahank and Miller; 2nd, 10s 7. Mbmberb" Race; for Men over Fort. Years of Aoe (150 yards) — Ist Prize, Cup, presented by Mr LewißßOn; 2nd, Pair of Trousers to measure, valuo two guineas, presented by Mr Phillips 8. Sack Race (GO yards)-Prize: E.P. Cake Basket, presented by Mr Goodson 9. One Mile Open Bace-£I and £1 10. 300 Yards Open Bace-£3 and £1 11. One-mile Members Handicap—lst Prize, Electroplated Cake Basket, value £4 10a, presented by Messra B. Porter and Co.; 2nd. a Parian Figure, valued £3 10a, pre sented by Messrs Holland and Bntler 12. 150 Yards Members' Race — Builders' Association Cup, value £5: 2nd Prize, Geenßtone Pendant, value £1 Is. presented by Mr B. Eeane 13. Handicap Walk, Open (2 miles). — Ut prize, £4; 2nd, £1; presented by the Bricklayer-' _ociety 14. Boys' Race (120 yards)—lst prize, Teapot, value 15b, presented by Mr Prime, New ton ; 2nd, Tin of Biscuit . presented by Mr Row, Grocer 15. J-mile Open Handicap—Trophy, valued £3 16. 300 Yards Race, for Members Only— Ist prize, £1; 2nd, £1, presented by J. M. Dargaville, Ksq., M.H.R. 17.150 Yards Race, fob Men Over 50 Years of AOE-Prlze, Quartz Pendant, value £2 2s, presented by Mr Blakey, plasterer 18. Potting thb Stone—Prize, a Meersohaum Pipe, value £1, presented by Mr Jones, tobacconist 19. Grand exhibition Race by O'Brien, the Australian Champion, in his great run of 6 miloß against time 20. Grand Exhibition Walking Match by O'Connor, tne Australian Champion, one mile, against time Mr William Sw-nson, M.HiR,, also offers prizes of Boots, to be run for by ohildren of working mon. Races to be arranged on the ground In the Members Baoss — professionals or those who are known to have won a race—out- Bide members will not be allowed to compete. All events to be run under Auckland Amateur Athletic Club Rules. Entries for handicaps, etc., 2s fid; minor events, Is; Ladies' Bane, free; to be made to the Secretary, at Working Men's ClnD. Handieappera—Messrs Ellis and Forder, Starter—Mr Ej Leyden. JAMBS J. HUNTER, Seoretary. Calls. THE ARCH HI_L BRICK AND TILE COMPANY (LIMITED). Notice Ib hereby given that a Call (the second) ot One Shilling per share has been made, pay able to tho uadersl. Ned, at the Office of the Company, No. 21, New Zealand Insurance Buildings, Auckland, on SATURDAY, the 29th instant, J, FRIAR CLARKE, Seoretary. Auckland. April 6,1883. BLUE PETER GOLD-MINING COM PAN V (LIMITED). Notice Is hereby given that a Call (the first) of/Fwopence per Share on tbe Capital of tbe Company has this day been made by the Di reotors, payable to F. Ring, the Manager ef the Company, at the Company's Offloe, Shortland street. Auokland, on or before WEDNESDAY, May 10th, 1382. F. RING, Manager. Auokland, April 14,1882. Corporation Notices. QITY OF__AU PKLAND. DRAINAGE WORKS, COOK-STRBET. The City Counoll will receive Tenders nntll 3 p.m. of THURSDAY, the 20th Inst., for Works as above, In terms of plan and speoifloatlona, to be seen at .tbe offlco of the City Surveyor. Counoll Chambers, High-street. The council do not bind themselves to accept any tender. Tenders to be endorsed, " Tender for Drainage, Cook-street,*' P. A. PHILIPS. Town Clerk. Town Clerk's Offloe, April 13,1882, piTY OF AUCKLAND, ALTERATION OF~!NAME. OF STREET. Notloe Is hereby given that In pnrsuanoe of the powers under the provisions of " The Muni cipal Corporations Aot" the City Counoll of Auokland have changed the name of that part of Chapel-tree .between Wellesleyand Cook streots, to LOWER VINCENT STREET. P. A. PHILIPS, Town Clerk. Town Clerk's Oflloe. April 13,1882. '... ,i. _ ■ V ~ "I" '. . g__ Tenders. /GRAFTON ROAD DISTRICT. Tonders for Eerblng and Channelling will be reoelved up to 4 p.m. on WEDNESDAY, 19th instant, at onr Offloe, Colonial Bank, where plans and Bpeclfloatlonß may be seen. BOYLAN & LUNDON, Engineers. ril O BUILDERS. , Tenders will be received until noon of 1 SATURDAY, tho 29th instant, for the Erection of Publio Baths, Club-rooms, Shops, and Dwelling-house, in Upper Pitt-street, Nowton, Plans, etc, at my offloe. T. R.TURNBULL, Architeot. 3, Hcfiman's Buildings, Queen-Btreet, frTo BUILDERS. Tenders will be reoelved until noon of the 21at instant, for th. Ereotlon of Two Snops, Queen-Btreet, for Messrs Chapman and Gold water, B. KKALS Se SON, Architects. m 6 B U I L D Ep S, Tenders wiU be jwSwjjf. „^i fg I !_s_ 24th inßtant, for the ICreotlon of » conoreie Buildings. w _ a sKINNEB, Architeot. iniRR-PROOF SAFES.—Tank's Jf (various alzos) landing e_ Pareora. Before pnrohaslng, compare with others — inside measurement, quality, and prioe.—E. Se A. Isaacs. Agents. -"?.*^ ...■-<«w--*^tl^;>:c.--i-^*-^--.f-^:T-*y^^^*v.^^''^ !C^,«*<tsi-f'-is,a'^.-,.. . ■■ - ■-'.'■,



Amasemeats. Q H 0 R A L TT A L L * To-_i_ht! To-night I MONDAY EVENING, APRIL 17. vi Under the Patronage of His Worship the Mayor and Councillors, and th* ■ \ 7 Musical Elite op Auckland. MR. GORDON GOOOHB JgVENING pONOERT Upon whioh Occasion Vincent Wallace's . V "M ARIT AN A" Will be Sung in Concert Form by Private Pupil. . • « and Clasß Members (Lady and Gentlemen 7 Amateurs). A Royalty Foe of £1 haa boon paid to Copyright 1 Proprietor of " Maritana " (E. T. GiUon, WoUluk ton), for Permission to Produce this Worki V The Celebrated Contralto Solo. *3g- "ALAS, THOSE CHIMES," inff H33 will bo sung by Miss Carrib -JBe* GODFREY. Principal Vocalists: MiasSykeß. Mraßtovens, and Mias MendelS- • . .1 sohn. Sopranos; Miss A. Hatgrava. Mesao -Bopra_o; Mlbb Tapper, Contralto; Mr David ' Russell and Mr Austin, Tonors! Mr Edmlston. 75 ,3 Mr J. Sykes, and Mr Stuart, Baritones; ans Mr Gordon Goocn, A.R.A.M., Bass. ' Mr AKOKLoFOKHESKPapiIof CharlesHaU6),at Hi the Grand Pianoforte; Mr Slater at the Ot__ns ond a pun choir of Mr QoooWj Advanoea singing Class (under his Conduotorahlp), oon« ' ' slating of about Forty Voioes. <" _.; part i. ' J Introduction (Overture). Piano and Organ—Ms % Angelo Forrest and Mr Slater Ohoruß, "Sing. Pretty Maiden "—Choir « ■ x Air and Chorus. "'TIB tho Harp in the Air"— Mrs Stevens and Choir Prayer, . The Angelua"—Choir Duet. •• Of Fairy wand "-Miss Swces and Mb bdmiston ,' i Song, "au tho World Over"—Mr D. Russell Hecit, Duet, Trio, Quartette and Chorus—" Sea V the Culprit "-miss sykes, Messrs Rub» x:i sell, sxkes, Ed;_i-ton. and Choir 0 horua—" Pretty Gitana"—UHOlß , • _H Air-" Farewell, my Gallant Captain "-Mr D. V Russell ',; ,:-;. Trio, Quartette, and Chorus—" Tho Alcade and ;i the Soldier "—Miss Svkks, Miss Tapper, Messrs-Russell, Stubs, Edmiston, ana V Choir ' .. -.m PART IL Bong-^J^thoSß Chimes"-MIBS CARRIE ,|1 Song-"Lee me like a Soldier fall "-Ms Austin Ballad—"ln Happy Moments "—Mr __>___TOl. Ohorus—" 0, what Pleasure "-Choir Song, Scenes that are Brightest" —Mfflfl • ANNIE HaRGRAVE ■ Song, " Hear me, gentle Maritana" —Mb V 7 Stuart Ballad, ''There Is a Flower that Bloometh"— y'§ Mr D. Russell - ■ ,- :l Trio and chorus. "What Mystery"-Miss SsFs?' m"Ssrs Rusbbll and Edmhton, and Choir Cavatina; "This Heart by woe o'ertoken,"and * 11.l l. r,SRI.Tr m * Courage "-Mr GORDON V Duet, "Sainted Mother" —Miss M_ND_f_. I sohn and Miss tapper Finale—Solo and Chorus, " With rapture glow ing "-Miss S.kes and Choir Tickets at Messrs Upton's, Wayte'e, Mears'S. andKody's. First Seats, 3s; Second, 2b ; Gallery, Is. uoors open at half-past seven; Concert ta commence at eight o'olook. Carriages may be ordered for 10.15. - (SCOTLAND AND HER POETS. Brief Desorlptlve Lecture, Soottish Musk. Songs, Duets, and Recitations, Temperance Hall, Albert-street, on TUESDAY, April 18,1882. . Doors open at 7.30 p.m. Admission, Is, |ffOETHCO.I_ HALL. A GRAND ENTERTAINMENT and BAI L will be given at the Northcote Hall, on MON- . , DAY, April the 17th. Admission Two BMUlngs, • Tlokets maybe had at the Northoote HoteL V '-.7 juliu,'. ,i,.■•■'■< ': ,|| ttportAng. . ...... _tU__4§_m_m__-m pAPAKURA VMS UAL'^AOEH. ■ ST. GEOBGB'S DAY, SATtfBDAY, APRIL 22nd, 1882." HANDICAP HURDLE RACE, of 40 SOVB -• Beoond horse to reoeive 10 boys oat of the stakea, Nomination 1 soy! and acceptance 2 bovb to the fundp. Nomination with _na soy enolOßed, to the Seoretaty, at his Office. : ' Queen-street, by 8 p.m. on Wednesday V? 12th April. Acceptances onnlghtofßonoral entry. Distance, 2 miles, over 8 flß.ts of hurdles 3£t 6ins high. * ' .4 PAPAKURA CUP (Handloap), of 100 BOM - second horae to receive 20 soys, and'tra third. 8 soys, out of the. stakes. Nomina tion 2 soys, acceptances 3 soys and 2 ©teat the post to the funds. Distance if miles. Nomination with two soys enclosed. t_ be made to the Secretary, at liia office, Queen street, at 8 p.m., on Wednesday, th. ISXb. ■ April. Acceptances on night of general entry. ■.■... '■ ..-■ « _b" LADIES'PURSE, of 30 soys, second howofti reeßive 5 bovb out of the stakes. Entrance* ■'" 2 bovb each to tho funds. Welter weight forage. Diata.ee, I mile. «"»«* ~ RAILWAY HANDICAP, of 40 BOVS;MOOnd horse to reoeive S boys out of tho stakes Nomination 2 bovb, and acceptance 2 bovb tt V the funds. Handloap tv appear direotfcr after the Cnp, and acceptances half an lto_e before the race. DiataneolmUe. CONSOLATION HANDICAP, of 15 BOVB Entrance,. I soy. Distance,, mile. . For further particulars see hand bDig, Wm. PERCIVA-v ' Secretary. ■ '- QUEENS BIRTHDAY RACES.' To be Run 24th May, 1882. "WJUB*. WIU close 20th May. 3000 MEMBERS AT TEN -HHJJKaS. Birthbav Handicap | t_a_ksm_„*s _L_njr. 7 . IDunedln) cup <D__e__iT Wrst.. .. _,_350 First.. „ 77 Seoona .. .. ISO Seoend ■.- ~ _SS Third .. ..100 Third " m Others (divided).. 1201 Others (divided) _, Iffl £6201 £4_J Grand National Bt__p_ec_:_j__ (Christohuroh). First _ .. ... .. „ „_{IM - f; Second _ .. .. ._ _ 100 ■•■. Third™ „ .. ~ ... ■■■ Z 6 Others (divided) .. » „ „ 140 ' ' &SSO By letter only, with two stamps for tenllea. P.O. Orders and Bank Notes preferred- Ctoutntnr Cheques must have Is exchange added. Tha VV worn " Bearer" must not bo erased. Reel stared Letters and Teleßrama not accopted. Postage Stamps oan be sent where one tioket only _« ; applied for, : Pleaseaddress-ADA MANTUA. Care of Mrt Abraham. F * Box 351, Post-office, D-nedin. Mecuqai. " QHOULD BE IN EVERY MO USE.' 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