The Auckland Evening Star.

VOL. XXI.—No. 4,097

AUCKLAND. JN.Z.. FKIDAY. AUGUST <4, «&&

fJPUBLTSHBD DAI/_Y)

PHICE : OJNn PEK.NY



ahiDDina- T_>ACIFIC MAIL STEAMSHIP Ou, THROUGH THE UNITED STATES OF AMEKICA, VIA HONOLULU, TO GREAT BRITAIN. nder Postal Contract with tho Governments Now Zealand and New South Wales. Passengers booked ihrousrh to Liverpool, fjoudon, or Pur"., via ths (U'eat Overland Road of America, and tha SteanmrE nf the Atlantic •nee («"" r',BV' 7ofl* r i^^«^^lSi_lto" Steamer. .Tons. Sailins to b£u££jj t0 j Sydney. Fr ancisco( ' j On I or about Australia.. .. 8,201) | Sept. 17 I Nov. G City of Now York _, 103 I Oct. 20 - Zoalandia.. .. 8,200 Nov. 12 Sept. 11 ' City of Sydney.. 3,100 I — .October!) FARES. First-class £G6 a ad upwards Steorapjo £,12 3s 9d „ First, olass to San Francisco £10 Steerage .. _. .. .. £20 ThrooKh Cabin PassenKsrs are permitted to (ay over at Honolulu, or any of the cities of the United States, not to exceed six months, SOUTH-CRN PACIFIC ROUTE. Passengers to and from Europe mayi withottt axTRA cost, avail themselves of the Southern Pacific Railroad and its connections, thereby avoiding the winter cold of the Northern Route I and for an additional cost ot 821 may go to New Ot leans and thenoe through the Southern States to New York, No Shipping Orders will be Issued alter i p.m. ra the day before the sailing of --earners for Ban Franoisoo. For freight rate, and all othor Information apply to _\HOB. T. GAMBLE. Agent. Lower Onega-street JNIC-S! B_'_-AMS_U_' COMPANY OF NEW if USUI <i ZEALAND (LIHIT-D). Ife________^ Time Tabu— I j AuaasT, 1883. FOR TARANAKI, NELSON. PICTON, WEL LINGTON, LYTTELTON, AND WEST COAST PORTS (ntOM Makpkau). Steamer. Date of Sailing. s?ra__. Wanaka I Tuesday, 28.3 p.m. | 2 p.m. ~ FOR GISBORNE, NAPIER. WELLINGTON, LYTTELTON, PORT CHALMERS, AND BLUFF (from Auckland). RtSGAROOitA I Thurs., 30, noon 1 — TbAnau I Thurs., Sept.6,noon I - ' FOR GISBORNE, NAPIER, AND WELLINGTON. Booth. Cross I Wed., 29.6 p.m. I Taiaroa | Hon., Sept. 3, noon I — ~~FOR MELBOURNE, via SOUTH. Rinqarooma |Th_rs„3o,noon I — la Anatj I Thurs., Sopt^6, noon I — 3^2__.OR"SYUNEY, via RUSSELL. WAmABAPA I Tues., Sept. i, i p.m. | — " FOR LEVUKA AND SUVA. Pmrenii. ~TEai_. in September J_ _______ FOR RUSSELL AND KAWAKAWA. Wairarapa I Tues.. Sept. „, _p,m. I — tor Cargo mast be booked and alongside TWO HOURS before advertised time of departure. Passage Tiokets must be taken at tho Com pany'sOffloe. Auokland Braaob, Fort-street. "" Ai . «JTEAM lO LONDON. ■M_^_-_-____- ORIENT LINE. !-___-___■__' The following Steamships be longing to the Orient Steam Navigation Com pany (Limited) and the Paoiflo Steam Navlga fitm Company, will leave SYDNEY at the undermentioned dates for MELBOURNE. ADELAIDE, and LONDON, via Sues Canal and Napleß. Steamer. I Reg. Ton'ge I Date. POTOSI _ ._ -,300 August 31 ORIENT .. .. 5,386 September 14 LUSITANIA .. 4,000 September 28 ' GARONNE _. 3 900 October 12 And the Service will bo maintained by succeed ing steamers at intervals of a fortnight. Fares to London—£l7 to £75 Canal dues, 8 shillings. Paroels bookod through to London, Passengers can book from Auckland at a through rate to cover Intercolonial fare and to ■ secure special advantages.. ... ~ ..,,.,- Saloon passengers are allowed to breaK tno'r lourney while travelling in Orient Line. Passages from London can be granted in Auokland. ■ •»„__ Arrangements have been made with Messrs Cook and Sons whereby Tourist Tickets can be Issued, covering cost of journey from Naples. Bor plant and full particular.., apply, In Lon don, to F. Green & Co., and Anderson, Ander son & Co., Joint Managers of the Line; or to the Agents In Auckland, UNION STEAMSHIP CO. OF N.Z. (LmiTBD), Fortstreot. TU LONDON. PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY. „. I Leave I Leave Steamer- | Sydney I Melb'ne ASSAM, via Bombay .. Sept. 5 I Sept. 11 ROSETTA, via Bombay _. Sept. 19 | Sept. 25 JLYDE. via Bombay t „ Oct. 5 i Oct. 11 MIRZAPORE, via Bombay Oct. 19 I Oct. 25 FARES FROM AUCKLAND TO LONDON. First-class (single), £76: Second-class, fl-5. First-olass (return), available for 9 months, £117: Second, £65. First-class (return), available for 13 months, £127; Second, £75. Reserved accommodation at reduced rates. Passengers booking at Auckland seoure special advantages. For allpartlonlarsapply to ORUICKSHANK ft CO.,' Agents. 18, Queen-street, Auckland. •&_____-. ncrotti-i-Si-N ST__a_-BHIP j|3gj>_L. COMPANY (LIMITED!, TIMB-TABLB-AUGUST. Weather and other olronmstanoes permitting,) BROJf QUE .T.-_TREKT WHARF. tOBTADBANOAANDBAYOyPIiKHTY PORTS. argAMßg. | _____ 0_ SAIMNfI. Wellington I Monday, 27.5 p.m. Wellington I Thursday, 30, 6 p.m. Conneots at Tauranga for Opo- Staffa tiki and Bay of Plenty ports every Tueßday. FOB RUSS-.LL, WHA-.OAROA, AND MAN- QONUI. Glenelg I Monday, 27. 5.30 p.m. FOR WHANGAREI AND WHANGAREI HEADS (Carrying passengers and o_ri{3 for galput; _ — I Every Tuesday and Friday, at *ona | 6 p.m. FOB WHANGARKI, WHANSAaEI HEADS, AND MANGAfAI, Argyle I Every Tharaflay, m 6 p.m ~ FOB MERCURY BAY. Argyle | Every Monday, 4 p.m, FOR MANOAWAI. Ruby I Thursday, 30, 6 p.m. FROM MANUKAU. FOR NEW PLYMOUTH, OPUNAKE, AND WANGANUI. Rowena I Wednesday, '-9,10 a.m. FOR RAGLAN AND KAWHIA. Rowena | Monday, 27,1 p.m. tr Cargo must be booked and alongside one hour before advertised time of departure. Passage tiokets must be taken at the Com pany-! Offlco. No. 67, Queen-street, Auokland. A. MCGREGOR, Managing Director N.S.S, Co, ] ;,>«&_, IA/AIUKU AND uNE -_____£_. V* HUNG A STEAM NAVl j>_3ww?9pfrGATloN COMPANY (Limited). TIME TABLE-AUGUST. 1883. S,S, MANUKAU. Leave Onehunga: Leave Waittl-U I August August 25-Saturday, 10 a.m. 25-Saturday, 2.30 p.m. 27—Monday, 1 p.m. — 28-Tuesday, 3 p.mi 28—Tuesday. 6.30 a.m. 2 -'—Wednosday, 4 p.m. 29-Wed., T. 30 a.m. — - 30-Thurs., 8.30 a.m. 31—Friday, 5 p.m, — Sept. Sept. — 1-Saturday, 5.30 a.m. AU Frelghtsipayable before delivery of goods. J. BARR BROWN, Manairlnz Oiiector. vj o." OOR O M .. X. UE L, -■Smwlbl Captain W. D. Hargrave, Timk-Table. Leaves Auokland i Leaves Coromandel i _ Saturday, 25th, 12 noon Monday, 27th, 12 noon — _. Tuesday, 28th, 12 noon Wedn'sday, 29th, 12 noon — _ Thursday, 30th; 12 noon Friday, 3lßt, 2 p.m. — — Sat,, Sept Ist, 12 noon Weather and other circumstances permitting. Not responsible in shipping, carrying, or dis charging live stock. No cargo reoeived without shipping note, and within half-an-hour of advertised time of departure. All paroels must be prepaid on board. A. R. H. SWiNDLEY. Manager.



S-HPDing. THE NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING COMPANY'S LINE. REGULAR MONTHLY DIRECT STEAM LINE TO LONDON, __» —'""^"lP Tuo following Magnillcont _-s-'l_W 7/f. tJIC M ''',' Fall-poworod \^M)^dy \ steamkhs ryd \"'\ C. ij Will bo despatched as fc//-'-«.//"__l g^/>_-s_jV-^ under:— — , n° Pr,.. n. Probable Steamers. g.2 D J_ oAf' Date ot -_. g lioparture. Doparturo# _X BRITISH KING.... 3___ Lyttelton Sept. 1 DORIC „_. 4753 - Sop . BRITISH QUEEN.. 3558 - October lONIC. 1753 - November it HE NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING I COAIPANY'S LINE. STEAM TO LONDON. The Magnificent New Iron Steamship BRITISH KING, 3559 Tons Register, 8000 horse-power, J. Kelly, Commander, Will be despatched as above ON Ist SEPTEMBER. This vessel is fitted throughout in the manner whloh has made this line famous in the Atlantic trade. Tho saloon is amidships, and is luxuriously jurniahed. The sleeping cabins are largo and elegantly fitted, A smoking room, ladies' room, barber's shop, and bath room are iuciudod in the saloon accommodation. The seconQ-clasa and steerage are of a superior character, with ample promenade spaoea. It is intended that the steamer shall call at Rio de Janerio, so justly colebrated for tho beauty of Its scenery. Cargo space is all engaged excopt a small por tion reserved for wool, for whioh Immediato application must be made. For Freight or Passage, apply to THE HEAD OFFICE, Chriatch uroh; Or, to tho Branches and Agents throughout the colony. _____»_ rs.HK nei. Zealand! SBlfcpfe^ Jl SHIPPING COMPANY'S «a___>-_____. UNK.-FOR LONDON DIF.KOT. *iaA~aMt_mim The Iron ciipp*r Barque GLANCE i*Aa at Lloyd's), 881 tons Hcgl-ter, Captain Lb Bokoi'. now loading, and will have quick despatch. For Freight, apply to THE NEW Z-ALAND SHIPPIKG CO. (LIMITED), A Rents, j .-SV.-1 '^TEAM TO I j .tIAMES, wr^Bfeajf^S^, Connecting with ___ti_____ff RIVER STEAMERS _____-_-__-__9 roB BTIHLINI. *ORTH, OHIWKMURI, WAITE KAUttI. » AIHI, TE AKOHA. GOLDFIKLUi, MORitINSVILLE, WAITOA PLAINS, AND 3RANT &IfOdTKR'fIS»CTTI-EM-:NT. Time Tablb. 8. S. ROTOMAHAI.A AND P.S. SNTERPRISiS _!0. 2, FROM AUCKLAND I ROTOMAHANA, 1 ENTERPRISE. Friday I 5 afternoon 112 midnight Satnrd-ty I — \ — FROM rHAMEgJ — ""■■■"" | KOTOMAHANA. I BXTKItPKISB. Saturday I 10 SO morning I 11 evening No oa_i,-o r_oeivt>,j ■:.,:■ Ro_oiu»t.anA ..-itni_ .ai'-.'-ri-hoor of '.dt .Ttlnpd time of lea .In.;. Mot re.yonaihi-! "yr shipping, --rrymii. or als-,har_in^ live stook. ITIUHIC--' g T/vNa. Aggnte. i('OR LEVUKA AND ■Sijß^^ . The Cutter Lizzie wi'l leave nn mmn Saturday for elth-r place if s_f llslant lnducemement olTor.-For freight ap ply to J. Hendry, next Customhouse, Fort- Btreet. fij-UUev. MONEY TO LEND on Mortgage at Fint-olass Freehold Beourlttes. WM. COLEMAN. Solloltor. National Insuranoo jinildlrgn next to New Zealuid Insnranca Co.'s Offlcee. LONDUN MORTGAGE LOaN AND D.SUOUNT BANK. 50, SHORTLAND-STREET, AUCKLAND (Cppositb A. Clark & Sons' Warehoubb And Little Collins-street, Melbourne. LOANS ARE ADVANCED FROM £10 to £1000 Upon personal, freehold and le»Beno!d seourlty, repayable by weekly, montnly, or quarterly Instalment., at lowest current rates. Advances made on Furniture without removal, and ail Classes of Merchandise. i LOANS GRANTEDDPONLIFBPOLICIES.LEaA CIKS, AND INTERESTS UNDER WILLS. BILLS DISCOUNTED AT CURRENT RATES, I LOANS UPON DEPOSIT OF DEEDS. REPAY MENT BY EASY INSTALMENTS. Forms Gratis. All communications and interviews held strlotly confldentUL __________ _£1U to £1,000. \TICTORIAN LOAN AND DISCOUNT V AGKNCY. HIGH-STREET, AUOKLAND POSITE CITY COUNCIL OFF-OSS). Money advance from £10 to £1000 on Personal Security, De ds cf Property Bharei, &0. Repayments c._d be made In Instalments ot One Shilling pas W_j_b for each Pound bor rowed, or in ny wr.r to suit borrowers, Comiounloatlona Confidential. Post Onri.» Apdmm i Box 80. Auokland. MONEY TO LKND, tn large or smal coma, at usual rates of icmrost. CONN -(.:. & CO')- ER, "r!i_!tor_. Vnlctn Lana. sj.XCHAJSGE ON NJ.W /ORE AND JtjJ LONDON, In Bima to suit, KOK -At . BY ARNOLD, aiN-S, AND CO.. Corner of Cnatom-honse and Fort streets. ONEY TO LEND, on Real Jistate, In sums of _->0 and upwards, at the our. rant rates of interest -Apply Wm. S. Cochrane. M, N. Z.. Insurance Buildings, or Samnel Cochrane and Son, Fort-street. MONEY TO LBND, in large and small sum at current rates of Interest. Apply to PETKR OLIPHANT, Solicitor, High-street. ONfif 10 LEND, at a moderate rste of Interest.— Apply to __. JACKSON ft RUSSELL. ioltors Fort-street. ONEY LENT ON PROMISSORY MOTHS, DOUSK3. FURNITUHE. &0. BILLS DISCOUNTED DAILY. MORTGAGES NE G O TIHA TED. JOHV wT BAUDIE, I. AKD, COMMISPION, AND ESTATE AGENT, Uifct .i-riTRKET. AUCKLAND. »11 UK. .'-■ AIN D .JSnMARS-ll HL 00-OP-3.:ATIVK BUILDING AiilD ;'_.-K3TMKNT SOOIBTS. OniOß I—UT. Q-JBaM-araas-. LOANS _T__nod xsynt- opprovad asoE_t___) oi Freehold or Lsa_ehold Properties In aaaus o _3C to ___,DOQ prUieips! and Interest being r. payable tn Instalmeuss at the following Ri DDCSID Ratee tor repayment of each _!<)' twrrowe-i— IUmSSSm ***** Weßk' T"pa^ a' _____ 3 a, d, <l <_ _■ l rear _ _, _ . 0 lM 0 B Syeara _■ .. 1 310 108 * S aySS ._ - « I »«i« J Ixean _, - 11 - _H«I areers Z ~ II mll t IP yearg . - B I I 18- IB 8 And n the tame proportion (or bui-I'st or larger loans. DEPOs.-va.—The 800-oty reosivej Maney o. Dapoalt at rates as follows i—Repayable at 7 days notlo- 6 p_r rent. pe. am-.am; repayable In six muc __3, per oent. por _n_.u__. JOHN HATBEKII Booret__T.



i Business Noticeß; JOHN SOPPET, House, Land, and General Coca mission Assent, No. 8. Queen street, h&s for lmmo--law Sals (really cheap) I— 1 comfortable 6 - roomed Cottaae. Ponsonby (terms very easy) ; alao, 1 7-rootuod Houso, 1 . 5-rocmeti Hou-Q, 2 4-roomed Cott_f<e>, ,ii 1 small Storo, In '.own; 2 Dairy Farms, 1) ul ai from town; 3 psitly Improved (.arms, m SI acres, tho other 150 _orr_, .'.bout 12 nil jt ' -nm town; and suv.rnl other ' :!ty and .in-I) n Pcop6itl-S a* equally l.sw Prtcon. . HAMES CAR.UAGK At.E OKAY I X .;;•_'..<•._, ,Ta.mi._: -. '..CKTii, PEOruiKTon, Victoria-si, East, WOKhAtm. Uer.-'i'fi ot overy C.u:i.. .. rice In v/aoA rj-d ; Iroa neatly exoeu,-_. :,_ ih,i ..hnrtoßt n.-lco. Sprlr._n mads and repaired. Always on iiv_i_--_. largo quantity of Lumpa, alao Ironbark Shaft. t>ncl Myofeij. fed Gum Fe lt lo< a, aud Hobart Town Hsrdv/ood. I N.B. —Country oram-a punctually attended to. 7IOTO B A T H SJT to ROTH'S PUBLIO HOT, COLD, A.VI) _HiOW____ B__Tllb, VILTOIiiA ■ STH-JST ICabt. Charge—ON IE 3 GILLIN J. Open all weak days from 6 _.in. to 9 p.m., and HUNDAY MORN ING- from 0 till 10 a.m. The Bato-rooms are all private, and supplied with every conven ience. Turkish towels, flesh _nd hairbrush..-, oomba, respirator;, ?or.pu, &o. Keleo. bath roomß (private) for L-.dlei. every day, at all honrs, with female attendance. One Shilling aud Hlxpenoe, Please note tho address i—Vlotorla street Kaal, above tha Ureyhound Hotel, and next the Cheap Bedding and Furniture Mart, Anobland. N.U.—Barber In attendance. QJUPERIOE CORRUGATED TANKS J. l7__ean Ha» for Sale a nutnbnr of the above, with Taps, ready for use; price 355, at his Whop, Wellesley- Btreet East (next door to Crowther'o Stables). Large Quantities of bpoutinß, Ridging, and Down Pipes, always In Stook, Verandah Iron carved at the shortest notloe. Country orders will always receive his prompt Attention, Load Waahers always or hand. card 3 \XT J. DAL'T^S, C.E., Vl • ARCHITECT AND SURVEYOR, Has Removed to Hlgh-Btroot (fronting Vulcan Lane), over Mr Whites, Law Stationer. PATENT AGENT Matamata Clover May. Tola well-aavod Hay pressed Into small bales of from lOOlbs. to l_olbs. eaoh. And SWEET CLOVER CHAFF. In Sacks of .61be. eaoh, MAY BE HAD IN ANY QUANTITIES AT THE STORES OF THE HAY AND CORN DEALERS, And, In Quantities of not lobs than one ton, at the Storks ot THORNTON, SMITH & FIRTH /I HES T S OF DRAWERS. Very Handsome Chests of Drawers, In Kloh Mottled Kami, are now selling at the following pricss for c__>h i—The I)u4te et Edinburgh cheat of Hignt Draw-rs (the bonnet drawer rlohly panelled with totar-, bird, and rewa rewal, £6 10s; Five Drawer Chests, £1. Theaboveartlcloa havo always given Kreat B*t!s__o-lon and bo come more beautiful with a«e, W, NOHKIB, Ton of -Jhortlai .-atroot, mHOS, J, HARS VT T, MANUFACTURER or CORN 15 ROOMS orn duooms' Auckland trade "k'apaFj MARK. "TT, H. SKIN NEK ft SON, TV • nUILDI-RS, carpenters and joiners Vul-ah Lane, All Branches ol tho Building Trado executed by Experienced Workmen. Shop Frontß. QlHco Fittings Sec ~ A M X S B U T C H E R, »- CARTER, CONTRACTOR, Sc. Goods Carted end Delivered from Shir's Side on Shortest Notice BALLAST SUPPLIED. Newo_ntio and Buy of lubiuda <.o.u: also. S'iro woud (cut auu uncut) reasonable. "IT." D W A X I) ~T- rtTfl E V, AKCLM'tKCT, STJOHBORT- BUILDII-WJ. QU KEN-STREET. Coffee i Coffee i Coffee s. a BROWN. Durham-street, Auckland, flour miller and coffeic & ijpicb MERCHANT, Has Always on Hand and Fob Balk— FLOUR, in Backs. IW. s, and 50's, " Blue" brand FLOUR. In saokp.OO's, and 50'a. " Bad" brand BRAN AND SHARPS ..AW AND li'JAH'l I-i) CCFFKH PEPPER AND SPICES. In the matter of COFFEE, thoattenMon the Public la collod to the excollen of my brands, and a trial solio tod. The Mixtures are composed Only of tho Best Plantation Colfee and the Be?t Chicory pvoeurabi«, and may be characterised ;_u. — " Kagle" (my best brand). _■_.-'.; pure coffee "Ship" _nd " Cam;il." ci__!ura ooffe-S of gr__t strongth and flavour "Castle" and " Leopard," low medium and common co-Toes. To lovers of really fine Coffee, 1 Btron_!y re oommend the " ftagle." bat to the gen-ral taste Medium ooffees are found to be most aoooptable, and I say, therefore, Tkv thk SHIP Bhand Tr.T thk CAMEL Braro Proonratle from all Merohante and Store keepers, loose, and In tins, ..lbs,, 281b5.. Hlbs., 71bs., Bibs., ilbs.. be., and lib. pOFFKB pOFFEK /.OFFKB OENFOL D & O O. SOUTH AUSTRALIAN WINKS FROM TH GRANGE VINEYARDS. Established 1859. R_a> Wines, White Wines, Grenac__e,Toh___, Fkantiqnao, Muscadine, and Obanqe Tawney Choice Rich Wrje, Guaranteed 10 years old. WACHTER & CO.'fa EPKHNAY ROYAL CHARTER CHAMPAGNE, In Double Magnnms, Quart and Pint Bottles. The underslgnod naa a lar^o stock of tho above Winea, In splondid* condluou, for sale at reason able prlcos, THOMAS M..CKY, Wholesale Wine and Spirit Merchanx. Fort-street, Apr.lllßß3. __ ___________ T 10 NE L P H I L h I PS WINK AND SPIRIT MERCHANT, ?"0. 3, QUKHN-STHKKT. Has opened In tho ssmo Premi.es as occnplcd by him Six ((i) Years ago, and will be glad to _: o all old Ftionns and Cttßtoniers, Agent for Crown Brewery Company (Limited Chrißtehurch. LIONEL PHILLIPS. SC.PE L H A M - I • LADDER, STEPS, AND BARROW MAKER, CARPENTER, JOINER, Sec, ALBERT-STREET, noar Fire Brigade Station, Every description of Ladders, Steps, Barrows, Clothes Horses, Clothes Boxes, Travelling Cheats, &c„ on hand or made to order, AU kinds of Carpentering Work done by Experienced Workmen at the lowest possible charges. Ladders, Steps, and Barrows Lent on Hire. Cash Purchasers of Kauri Rlckers suitable for niukini; Ladders. fe u, AKN OC X BBOTEK _. b' -V SOAP AND O_NiH.K MAMU. FAO'l'U HIIKS, COX'S CREEK, RICHMOND. Offle. i-DURH-M - STRSKT. AUCKLAND. Oash r'_rohaaor_ of Tall w, »VucL ahecpekln-, arii- Bones. QO AUCKLAND (SIX DOOR* ABOVE ALBERT-STREET). T. E. CARTE R, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL Picturo-Frame Manufacturer, Importer of Pic tures, Mouldings, Glass, and all kinds of Musical Instruments. I TEACHER of tho Violin, Piano, Cornet, &o. For Terms and Toatimonials Sco Saturday's Star Supplement, Post Freo on application. Tnner and Repairer of Musical Inatrnmenta. Afkj I L L I A.M T H O M A », V V Corner of - orne and Victoria-streets, Anokland Kant. MONUMENTAL. MARBLE AND GENERAL STONEMASON, ' ARCHITECTURAL SCULPTOR ft CABVBtf ! Inscriptions accurate and beaotLa Monuments, Tombs. Headstones, and every description ot Stone work at the lowest possible prioes for town and country.



i ixew leas. i T A N 1> I N r\ ex 3.8. nomo vv, ©roo cuow, 1,800 P ACRAGES ALL CHOICE CONGOU TEAS. _3T The Importer sp .dully invites attention to tho Finest Chop as bolng a Tea selected with ' regard to quality rath;r than cost. It Is de eoritsd by tho shippers as bslng ONE OF THE FINEST TEAS THEY EVER SAW, JtL .Be Morton. IW"EW REASON r|. E A kx e.g. hoi how, DIBKCT FROM FOODHOW. 570 PACKAGE ; a m Marked. "/ \ Marked. / A \ CO - These TEAS are specially solo ed by our Agent In Foochow, from the Choicest Teas ot the Season to meet the requirements ot the Market. Intending purchasers are Invited to call and get Muster Samples. AUCKLAND AGRICULTUKAL AND MERC AS TILE COMPANY (Limited), .0. 9 and 11, qukkn-stkiekt. JW E W QEASON te lAS, 1883-84. JUST ARRIV-D. PBR S.S. TAIAROA, FROM WELLING 1 ON, 1 KANSHIP- KD XX HOIHOW. FROM FOOCUOW. inf>^ PACKAGE. NI.W SEASON'S IUUU TB.AS. as unrlot :— Rosebud 1 100 paekupreg PAN YONG Vir. atrontr aud full, ripe Pekoo Souchong Kai;<owa 2-3 99 pao_.„«-s P_tK LUM Vt_y full, rloo. Uud Pokoo Kalsow flavour 1 103 pao.ai.o-; i- ■re LUM Vtry »uo . , i.'Ollow, vioh, and (j'!:icat- Pul.oe Kai-.ow lUvour 6 21i3 paokaae- P-N Y'AO ' ' i holm, rioh, fruits Pekoo Souohonu K_lcow . (i 110 pad- :en T-M COU Strong, rich. ripe, brisk Kaleow 7 99 pac-unes rtOIEY CUT 8 93 p-ckages YONQ HOW Very utiong, full, pungont Kalsow 9 100 packanoa PAN YO-NG Cholcopt, rich, rlpi), heavy Pekoe EOJOhOiiR R-lsow 13 9. paoka«ea P_K LUM Vo y choice, lull, ripe Pekoo Kalsow U 09 paoka„eß PAN YONli Klne, strona, full, fruity Pekoe Sou chong Kalaow 15 102 packages PAN YONG Choiro. rich fail, ripe Pekoo Sou chong Kalsow 18 EG package FOCK O-N Thiol., strong, lipe, true Fook Oan ft.your 17 105 packnaea WONG HKNO Fre,-h. flavoury, thick, Blrong Wong tlogfl-vonr 18 202 paokagoa S3EY KUT Very full and strong sweet burnt SO-Oboiig Kalaow. Also, to follow— onn P4.CKAGKB CHOTCKST MANDARIN 000 HObHJBUD MIXTURE, in Jib. and lib. p_o_ets. Sample Liquoring may be had on applloa. tion at the offlco ot ARTHUR J^IEATHER, OUSTOMSrRBKT WKBT. Insarance. "DEDUCTION IN FIRE KATES. HEW ZEALAND INSURANOK OOMPANY. CAPITAL ONK MILLION STERLING FIRE RISKS Uken on the no- I lI.BRAL TERM . PROMPT SKTTL3MBNTS. UNDODBTICD BKOORITT. GEOT P. PIBRCE Manager, r% OVERNM*N'i' LIFJi INaUiUNOK, Hkau Offio PROVINCIAL BUIL'.-IN Wellington The Only Nf.w Zealand Life Officii, government security. mutual insurance. lowest premiums. Tho Ordinary Branch Offers an In_uranco of fil2oo at the premium charged elsewhere for £1000, equivalent tc An Immediate Bonus of __UO, In addition to Full Participation in Profits, Workman's Insurance Specially provided for In the INDUSTRIAL BRANCH. Policies Issued fhom £5 Upwards, ■wrrn tr PARTICIPATION IN PROFITS. -EH PREMIUMS PAYABLE WEEKLY, For whioh a Collector will call. SPECIAL TABLES FOR CHILDREN. ' Policies of £20 and Upwarc.s, after Three Yoars, can be surrendereel, for Cash, or for a Free Policy. LinERAi Regulations. , NOTE.—Tho Gorornmont not only brings In surance within tho reach of nearly every man woman, and child in tho community, but pro viiea the description of policy and mode of pay , cisujt beat suited to the requirements of each. •i M. LUCKIE Commissioner .ioteis. MILLION PRICES. BOTTLE DEPARTMENT, AUCKLAND HOTEL Auckland Avknujs. Brandy, _/6, 6/, 5/0 bot. HonnoHßey (oase), 6/9 b Whls_y, 11. Ml tiottl- Lt Whlnky, 6/ nottie Walk, r's Whiaky, 1/8 Rum, 3/, 3/8 Key Kum, «/fi Rod Heart Itum, 6/ Geneva (qte), 1/8 Port. Sherry. 3 6. 4/, 5/ English Ale, 1/3,1/1 S-Ohnapps (qtsl, 4/6 Assorted Caseß made up In proportion, Open from 9 a.m. to & p.m. OaFFERY. Proprietor mIIURMER PIANOS, specially designed I for tho climate of Now Zealand and Aus tralia. Triohord, overstrung, double oblique, full oompass, with patent check notion and iron frame. Theso instruments are famed for dura bility, superiority ot touoh and tone, and elegance of design. SMITH AMERICAN ORGANS (only Gold Medal Melbourne Exhibi tion), unequalled for brilliancy, sweetness, and power. These beautiful instruments can be obtained at very moaerate prices, from the Sole A-gent, W. R. Walker, Gore-street (near the Railway Station). Inspection Invited.



ironmongery. T. &S, MORRIN & CO. LIMITED, IMPORTERS OF ENGLISH ANI AMERICAN HARDWARE (OF EVERY DESCRIPTION), AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS ANI MACHINERY, T, & S. MORRIN & Co. direct attention to their EXTENSIVE STOCKof HARDWARE, Purchased for CASH from leading English and American Manufactuters, BUILDERS' CABINET MAKERS' HARD WARE. A largo and varied stock of Builders' and Cabinetmakers' Hardware, English and Ametican, of every description. A choice assortment of Gilt and Nickel- Plated Drawer and Cabinet Handles, Gilt and N.P. Escutcheons, in great variety, Cabinet Hinges and .Fittings. NOW LAND NG, EX BUTTERMERE, FROM LONDON. 72 tonslGalvanized Corrugated Iron 70 tons Bar.lroa 1 ca*e Waterproof Paper and.Canvas 8 cases " Perry '' Patent Fireproof Safes 1 case Bentall's Chaff Knivos 1 ton Refined Kcd Lead 2 tons " Champion " Oenuiue White Lead 3 tons " Fleece " Best White Lead 100 drums tfaw Linseed Oil 60 drums Boiled Linseed Oil CO drums Colza Oil 10 barrels Kaw Linseed Oil 6 barrels Boiled Linseed Oil 2 tons White Zinc Paint 1 ton Patent Lii.rs, in 1, 2, 7, 14, ond 281b. tins 1G ton_ Plate Iron 2 cwt. Refined Borax 1 ci.se Copper Sheets 5 tons Common Flat Sheet Iron 235 koj4H (13 ton_) Rose Head Wire Nails 1 ton .Navy O.kum 3 toes best AU'.ifriclion Greaso 21,000 feet (20 tons) Black and Galvanized Iron l übe,.}, g, §, |, 1, li, li, 2, 2J, ai-d 3 inch, assorted 10 kegs Countersunk Horse Halls 77 bundles Spear uud Jackson's Spades and Shovels 2 tons bost Cotton Waste 1 b_lc Plain Tarpaulins 6 casks Iron Washers nnd Marliuo Spikes 1 case Port-hole Light", &c. 3 casks Back Bands and Bullock Chains 1G casks Tinned Milk Pans, assorted sizes 1 case Cotton Wicks 1 ton French Glue 2 casks Brunswick Black 4 cases Saddles ctid Bridles 2 casks Dog Chains, Brace Bit', &c, 1 oase Steel Gum _-poars 7 hogsheads bolloware 1 case Cutlery lease, containing one only 02-inch D.E.H.P. Bicycle and Fittings. This is the beat machine in the market. With Ball Bearings to both wheels, nnd Detachable Cranks. Tho Head, Backbone, Forks, and Handles are mude of Cold Drawn Steel Weldless Tube, which makes the machine more rigid, increasing the strength, aud decreasing tbe weight more than any other. Direct Action Sp"kcs, Spoon Brake, Gun Metal Hubbf. It is also fitted with Lamplou^h and Brown's Suspension Saddle, Rubber Pedals, Oil Shield, Spanner, and Oi Can 1 bale Candle Cotton 1 balo Patent Flax Sash Line 5 cases Nettieford's Iron Wood Screws 2 cases Brass Screws 1 case Carriage Bolts and Nuts 1 case Oil Feeders 1 case E P. Table and Dessert Spoons and Forks 6 casks Tube Fittings 4 cases S. & J. Circular and Mill Saws 2 casks Ships' Lanterns 1 case Iron Parallel Vices, 6, si, and G inch 2 cases Tinsmiths' Rollers, Swaging Ma chine., Squaring Sheir, and Folding Machines 1 bale Pump Leather 2 cases Sausage Staffers, Tinsmiths' Fit tings, Plate Powder, Ventilators, &c. 1 case Brass »übe 1 case - tcel Wire Tube Brushes 10 bundle-) Galvanized Kiddles and Sieves 26 oases Howard's ADglo-American Horse KaKes 74 cases Axes, Adze.», Huntor's Lathing aud -higgling tlaicbets 3 cases Short Cutter Mattocks 5 cases Cheney's Hammers 4 cases American Corn Shcllers 2 pairs Buns for Crushing Wheat 10 ca'ks Douglas's Lift and Force Pumps, and the Improved Hydraulic Hams 7 cases Tools—Firmer Chisels, Drawing Knives, Boriug Machines, and Carpet Stretchers 1 case Family Grindstones 2 cases Counter Scales 1 oase Sauaage Staffers and Can Openers 1G packages Finished Buggy and Cart Shafts 5 cases Carriage Axles 1 case Coach Hinges 3 cases Blanchard's Churns, Nos. 3, 4, 5 8 cases uixon's Axle Grease ; 12 eases Dixon's Polish and Jet Black 6 cases Sash Fa.tentrs, Sad Iron Stands, Letter Clips, Picture _*ails, Clothes and Wall Brackets, &c. 5 cases Steel Hound Pointed Shovels 9 cases Fiofshiog fi'ails, assorted, |, 1, IJ, and l\ inch > 1 ca_e Silvered Lining Nails T.ftS. MORRIN & CO-, LIMITED, IRONMONGERS & SHIP CHANDLERS, QUKICN & HIGH STREETS, AUCKLAND, I ' -



urapery. dzc. SPRING GOODS. SPRING GOODS. SPRING GOODS. MnS' BUTTERWORTH, 5 MILL INE ;., Q.UEBN -STUEET, 1 Wishes to inform tho Ladles of Auckland and Country Friends, I THAT SHE WILL HOLD HER FIRST l I | SHOW OF •\TE\V ,OOODS j _ Aa ew vroods j ON SATURDAY, 18th INSTANT, i Consisting of- LONDON, PARIS, AND AUCKLAND MILLINERY RONNETS _ HATS FEATHERS FLOWERS STRAW GOODS MILLINERY TRIMMINGS of every dcs \ cription, in ail new designs. ALSO, Ladlos and Children's COSTUMES BABY LINEN UNDERCLOTHING, in great variety. Alteration of Premises, W. VAILE & CO. take this oppor tunity of tondering their thanks to their numcrouscustomersandfriends for the very liberal support thoy havo received, and to Inform ' thorn that, having decided on malting Extensivo Alterations to their Pre mises for tho Spring Trade, they will now hold a GREAT CLEARING OUT SALE of tho present Stock to facilitato tho alteration and make room for SPRING SHIPMENTS now coming forward. It is nsoless to givo a dctailod list, as tho Entire Stock will be Re-markod, and Sold at such prices as to ofFect a Clear anco. Our presont prices aro so well known that when tho goods aro still further reduced thoy will, without doubt, bo tho Cheapest that havo been offered to tho Auckland public. MR E. BARTLEY hag got tho Alterations n hand and will com monco operations in a fow weeks. Alteration to .Premises, sale now on, GREAT CLEARING-OUT SALE, Oonvovanees. MuLLIS & BRoTJGH'S LINE OF COACHES. Loavo Auokland i Loave Onehunga I 8.45 a.m, 8.0 a.m. 11.0 a.m. „• 9.0 a.m. 1.0 p.m. S -.30 a.m. 2.0 p.m. ,£ 10.0 a.m. 4.0 p.m. _-< 12.15 p.m. 50 p.m. "gj" 1.30 p.m. li.Op.m. Ka 1.0 p.m. 7.0 p.m. S<j 5.30 p.m. Monday, 11 p.m. Ofc, Mondays and Satur- Saturday, 10 and z days, G.O p.m. 11 p.m. hS _ Sundays! 0§ Sundays: __s 10.0 a.m. reS 8.30 a.m. 2.0 p.m. D.3oa.m. 6.op.iv. 1.0 p.m. Buggies. Carriages, and Saddlo Horses for hire, at Manukau Stables, Lower Quoen-streot, Onehunga. & Proprietors. 7T, mr? r"s i'i_r»_ TABLB 8? c Leave Arch HUI -;,- a Hi ".i. sa am nam \Ai v is Ip n i. if Pin, M- P"• Leave National ,3__* m 10.1. a m ll.*-'a in a T.ii PC i.;?re ..10 pin ■''.seeps iuesd -. and Thursdaya.when lh( ftom Auc't._ud and 10..0 from Asyi-ro -_r.t _m tn «nil from th» whun rg^ELEPHONE LINE OF ROYAL X MAIL COACHES. ALTERATION OF TIME-TABLE. NORTH SHORE AND LAKE TAKAPUNA TIME-TABLE : WINTEK MONTHS. The Lako Coaoh will, on and after Ist May, 1888, and until further notice, run to the follow- Dg Time table:— . _ __■ Leave Post offloe, Dovonpoi't, at 9.30 a.m. and 4.20 p.mi Leave Takapuna Sohoolhous'S at lftßO a.m. and 5.15 p m. ..... _,„. Sunday* (_e»t_cr permitting), loave Post ffloe at 10.20 a.m. ond 3 p.m. Leave Takapuna U.SO a.m. and a p.m. j Qmcg< r«M 1 M E T A B L B. HAIN BRIDGE'S 'BUSSES. From Union Hank—22 mlnutoapESt the hour and 23 minutca to the hour. _..._._,_ 4U . From Tnic Thrbb Laiips-7 mlnutoe to the hour, a.d <• vnry ho'ir. Night Trips - ROM Town—4-patt 8, ,-nast «, .-pa-' 10. and J-patt 11. throe Lamps-8, 'Fro;-' Union Bank ix> Shelly Beach-7 mlnnts- i>_-t _ 7 ininntes ■ as». 11, 7 minutes past -. 7 in!; 'i- pajt'4, 7 mtrutes past 6, 23 mlnntes pa:,t Gaud 37 mlnut- • i. ■' 7 fr„m -HKi.iv Heaoh—>__ii '••■ ■ '•■- .•'•■'• 10 30 a as,, 1,30 p.m., 3.30 p.m. 1.30 p ra, _:.d 7.40 ATCBDAYS FROM SIIKTLY Hli; OH-8 SO «.m. 845 am., li'..U a.m , 12.30 p.tn. From UUyj-j Dank - f1.7 a m., 11.7 a..n , arfl 1 7 p.m OOYAL MAIS. LINE OF COACHKS. ' ALTERATION OF TIME-TABLE. Tho Royal MaU Coach (carrying passengers) will on and aftor Ist January, 1883, and until further notloe, run to the following Time table :— Leave Cambrldgo for Hamilton Junction Rail way Station daily at 8.15 a.m.; roturnlng from Station to Cambridge on arrival of Train from Auckland. , . Leave Hamilton for Te Aroha on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, at 2.30 P-m-j re turning from To Aroha on Mondays, Wednes days, and Fridays, ... m. Booking Offices i Swynno 's Hotel, Hamilton West; Coleman Otel. Ta Aroha; and at my Premises, Kirk ood and Lake-streets. Cambridge. W. __• OAKIISK, Proprietor, Cambridge, D_ embor . 1882 mELEORAPH LL.E OF COACiiliS. LI VERY AND RAIT STABLES, KIRKWOOD AND LAKK STBKET, CaMBRIDQB Waikato, N <-:vv Zealand. W, K. CARTER, Proprietor, W. K. C. begs to return his sincere thanks to his numerous lriends and the public generally for the liberal support ho has received since commencing business, and has to inform them that, in order to meet the reouirements of this rapidly advancing district, he Ls at present BUILDING LARGE ADDITIONS to Ms PREMISES, which, when complete, will make them second to none in the North Island. Tourists for the Hot Lake Country supplied * with Saddle Horses and Buggies on the shortest notice; also, experienced guides awl oareful drivers. Buggies and Saddle Horses always on hire. Orders by telegram or otherwise punctually j 1 attended to. Cambridge. December 22.1882. \XT J. KELLY'S (late U. Codlin'e 7* a COACH Loaves Onehunga— Leaves Auckland— 8.30 a.__, 10.30 a.m. 0 30 a.m. 12.15 p.m. lp.m, ; 3,)5p.m. 2.30 p.m. 130 P.m. Saturday night- Saturdaylnlght -0,30 o'clook 11 o'clook BUGGIES and Carriages for Hlrea£the Exchange Hotel Stables. Prtaoeewtreet. Onehunga. w KKLI( y, proprietor.



j t.i,s.d_s___> ftpW ZEALAND PUBLIC WORKS, i CLARENCE BRIDGE CONTRACT, I CO UNTIKS MARLBOROUGH AND KAIKOURA. Public Works Offloe. Dunedin, August 10,1553. Written Tenters will ba r.ooived at this offl.o uniil noon of THURSDAY, the 18th October, l_B3, (or th» übivo Contract. They «re to b. irißrke. en ilia ontside, "Tender for Cl.itenco lii'd^o Contraot;" __d addressed to tho Hon, tho Minlstor for Pablin Works, Dunedin. Te'egraphlo tonders, similarly nd dress-d and marked, will be rrcotved if pia sontid at any Telegraph OHiee by noon of the same date, pro-.l_sd that written tenders aro lodged at any Diet.lot or Resldont ii-glneer's iffioo by tho same hour. Drawings, Bpeoltlca tions, »nd general conditions may be seen at ihia office, and at tho Publio \Vor4s Offloes at Ancklar-d, Wellington. Ntlson, Blenheim, and C_rlaich"-rch. The lowei t tr ary tender not neoßssariiy accepted. By con_n__nd. W. N. BLAIR, - nglueer In Charge M.T, rrrir~ir~u 1 l d c r""s. Tenders will bo received, untU i o'clook on MONDAY, tho 27th instant for the erection of the Caledonia Hotel, corner of Symonds-street and Karangnhape Road. Plans at my offlco. HENRY G. WADE. Architect. in O BUILDERS, The timo for receiving Tenders for the Ereo tion of a Shop and Dwelling in College Road is extended till WEDNESDAY, tho 29th inst. Plans, &c„ at our offlcei, Queon-street. EDWARD MAHONEY & SONS, Architects, T* . O B U I L D t_ R S. Tenders will be received up to »con of THURSDAY, the3o'hi_Bta_t, for the Ereotiou of Additional CUsa Rooms at the Auokland College a» d Grammar School, Bymoads-street. Plans, Ac, at onr Offlcss. Qaeen-street, KDWAKD MaHuNEY _c WIN, Architects. d'f"o~"d A R _P~E N T~lTrl3. '1 enders will bo received until WED 1- KSDAY. the 29th inst., for tho erection of a Cot'age at Henderson, W. F. HAMMOND AND BON, Arohlteots, Somh British Ch»mbars. ?.\ Q OU X X R a C 1 U R S, Tenders will bo received by the undersigned until neon of MJ-DAY, the 27-h Instant, for the Erection of a Block of Buildings In Queen- Plans, &o, at ray offloe, Queen-street THOMAS H. WHITE, Architect. 'I O C 0 X TRA C T 0 RS- Tonders will be received op to neon on SA.TU_.UAY, 25_i instant, for Kxoavattng and Piling on the Reclaimed Ground, Qaeen-street. Plans, &0., at curotlloes. EDWARD MAHONEY & -ON, ' Architect?, i ■To Master SHIPWRIGHTS.— I Tonders aro iavlttd by thn hug _■ Com pany for the Build ins of a t"te_m Launch, about 60 feet lung. Moiel and soeoifl.-ution to be seen at tbe oflico of r.bove Company, New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agenoy, Queen-street. n ' t TT m 3_a_____. FOR SALE, Fox Terrier Pups, well brod; also well trained Ferret, small, dark ooloured—Apply to E. White, Cabinet maker, College Road. ij^oß SALE, 1-ew Cottage, Mount Hos- JP bill Koad; i .10 cash, remainder very easy term?.—W. V. ate vena, High-street Chambers. |i-i.K SALE, a 501 n. Bicycle; ball bear ._. ings, and in good order, i ermsmoderate. Apply X Y.Z., Sr.iß Officii. &4 OR SALE, a Bradbury Leather Sewing _ Mnchlue. nearly new.—Apply Mies Thorn- Bon, 45. Wakefield -Btreet, ' |/!URSALE7IOO76"OO good Heart Shingles. E Prico 15s nei; ciah —3am White. tj'-OR SALE, it Dcvonport, equi-distant I from both wharves, larg. Building Allot ment on side cf - i_gs«__f illll, overlooking harbour and Rmigitoto Channel. Also. Small j-Oterve giving Lack antranro to Flagstaff Hill. —Joseph Booth, Davonport or auokland Dairy, H obcon-street. ' "OAK-EKY BUSINESS. -The above lor JO Sale, in _. Io« ding thoroughfare, doing a large amonnt of small goods.—A.drees Confeo tioner, Post Office, Auckland. (*j OKTH SHO,_E..—For Sale; Cottage, -L!'. near main wharf, filCO. Also, Houses— i rooms £200, £250: 5 non. £375: B rooms. _350, £380. £150, C_.od Building Allotments, from £1 per foot. No pains spared to suit intend ing purchasers. Money to ler-d on Mortgage at current rates. - B, TANNER, North Bhore Property Agent, S, Queen-street • jtOR POSITIVE SALE, CHEAP. A ro-illy good Farm of 310aores; partly im pioved : balance R.od plouuh-ble land. A portion of bneb, soma of wbloh ia laid out like a park. Thoro ii o good Orohf.rd, Eight roomed 'louse, and saltabUi out-buildings; splendid ntresm of fresh water, and the coach going North passss the house three times a week. Price low and Terms eaßy,—Apply to JOHN SOPPET, Land _uentjNo. 8 Qnean-stre-t. gj-OK SALE, 59 Acres good Land, X middle portion Waitaierel, lotsß.—Apply 10 Alb-rt Katon, P-onair-et. gj^Oß SALE AT. KAMU, WHAN SJ GAREI. To be sold. GENERAL STORE at Kamo. near the coal mines, doing a large Business and atoadlly Increasing. '.L'o anyone possessing a small capital this la an.opportunity rarely met with. -Tor further particulars apply S. MITOHKLBON AND CO.. Quean-street. Auckland, Jf O R SALE. SAM WHITE has mr sale at his New Yard: .'urlri Posts In any quantity, spoolal prioes to large buyers; retail, is 6d each; Hobart do, is 3d; Heart Kauri do, la eaoh, Rails—Hobart, 80s and 90s per 100: Tl-tree, 75.: Sawn Rlmn, 8d eaoh. Palings -Hourt Kauri Palings, 12s 6d; :■ ap do, 10s: sft Hobar >, 18s; Oft do. 20a. House Blocks, id per foot. Hood Wicket Gates, 10s. Capd. and Mold. Gate Posts, 6a.-3AM. WHITE, Fencer, Customhouse- Btreet opposite Arnold, Hines and Co). Tj-X QUEEN, FROM RAROrO-.GA— 120,000. ORANGES 3,000 COCOANUTS 500 POUNDS COFFEE 500 GALLONS LIME JUICE •100 BDLS. PRESERVED BANANAS 4- O T ° THEATRE ROYAL BUILDINGS. UEEN STREET. /\N SALE AUD TO ARRIVE. 0 Sacks Prime OAMARU POTATOES, fit for Table or Seed 100 Sacks Prime SEED TART lAN OATS 200 Sacks MILLING OATS 300 Sacks FEED OATS Wood's FLOUR ..lemmingandGllkinson's FLOUR Oatmeal, BoncdUßt, Sharps; Bran, Maize, Chair, Sec, Sec E. MITCHELSON & CO., Kauri Gum and Grain Merchants, 19, Queen-street, Wharf. Liime&c Gr round Lime, GROUND LIMS, FOR SALE, SOUTHGAT B'S MAHURANGI HYDRAULIC ROUND ROCHE LIMB. In ____, antmtlty. for Cnnoreto^^. «~«« to ri^__!mr (X^ffif__d"_Kttin X -_______8). For tanks and other we* a work: I _>» -_-t-ol__a materia B. KEANB, SOLE AGENT, CUSTOM3-STEKKT.



I sporunu. I. _ — "^ .*-!__*—^_SK--___-,, ™B ROBERT HLAIKIE, MEMBER OF TATTERSALL'S. Has Books open on all forthcoming events— Hawkesbury Handicap V.R.C. Derby Molbourne and Now Zealand Cups Great Metropolitan Stakes. &0. (Doublo or Single Kvont). tONOEST CDRRENT ODDS LAID. Adfltoeg'; Tattcrsall's. Auckland. "iM|i__B OUK«iS CU P, ISB3. G. EIS_.NEUR'S CONSULTATION. 2,000 ME"S^ S AT £1 F_r6t Horse .. £700 Second Horse .._._...___._.__ 300 Third Horse 200 Other Starters (Divldod) _..... 300 Non-Startess (Divided! ~ SCO £2,000 150 PRIZES. It is advisable that remittances bo made by Post Offloe Order. Bank Noies. or Marked Cheques. Kzohanges to Cheques must be added with -tamp for re. ly. _> upl cation by letter only. Registered Letters or Telea. ams will not, on any account, bo re celved. Drawing under the supervision of a Commit tee cf the investors will take place about 31st Ootob-r. Result Slips forwarded to Bubeoribers immedi ately alter drawing. Address— " G. FLANEUR," Care D. TWOHILL. Park H.tel. Auokland. Tt/r ELBOURNE 7TTTP. 1883. ADAM BEDK Is now forming a series of Companies on the above event, Two Thou, and Investors at £1 eaoh to be divided as follows :— First Horse- .. - - £500 Second Horse .. _. .. 200 Third Horse .. .. _. 100 - Other Starters (divided) _ 800 I. on-star tern - .. - 700 Total ...._._. £2,000 It Is particularly requested that early applica tion for Shares will be made,»» eaoh list will be' drawn soon aa filled. Results will be forwarded to subscriber- immediately after drawing, and the next list proceeded with. Any subscriber drawing s horse In any Us will ba allowed, if he So desires it, t3 Invest in the following list any sum not exceeding Four Pounds without remitting any farther oash, this amount to bo ultimately deducted from prize money. tSSO. 2 NOW OPEN. Application by letter only, enclosUg two stamps, with exobange.on cheques, or by money order, bank notes, or oraft;. Registered letters or telegrams vi.l not on any aooount be re ceived. If bank notes are sent, please uss two envelopes, ono sealed and placed insldo the other. P.O. Oidets preferred wnen procurable. Address— ADAM BEDS. Gate of H. N. ABBOTT. Box No. 2, Pos Offloe, Auokland. " a CMj_" CONSULTATION. MELBOURNE CUP. 188 S. 2,000 Tiokets at £1 Race. First Horss _. _800 Beoond Horse _. _. _. £400 ThirdHorsa.. .. „ ._ £200 Starters (divided) £300 Non-starters (divided) .. _ £300 Add exchange to cheques, and enclose stamps for reply and result. Application to be addressed to " AOMB," Box 280, Post-offlcs, Auckland; or care of P. Shink. Newton Baths and Recreation Rooms, Pitt-street To be drawn (by special request) as soon as filled up. Result published In following Issues after drawing. KIENT'S MELBOURNE GUP CON £U_.TAT_ON, l__3.-10,0-0 Shares at £2 eaoh. Full bhare, £2, H_lf Share. £1. 620 Prises, First Horse, £10C0: Reoond, £2000; Third. £1000: other Startora.filOOO: Non-starters. £1500; and .92 Cash Prizes, ranging from £10 to £500. Total, £20,000. Add Exchange to Che ques ; two Stamps for reply and result. Result Slips posted to all Subscribers Immediately after Urawing. Applications by letter only, ud dressed to " ORIRNT, oare of W. Slnolalr Hasten Arcade, Melbourne." lectures. OUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION (Corner of Wellesley and Albert-streets). WINTER COURBE OF LKCTURES. Friday. August SI—H. G. Seth Smith, Esq,, R.M. Subleot I " Charles Klngsley." Friday. September 11—Uev. J. 8. Hill. Sub ject i "AlcohoL." Friday, September 28—Professor A. P. Thomas M.A., F.L.S. Subject: ' Volcanoes." Commencing at 7.30- Seats reserved for tloket-holdars till 7.20. Tiokets for the course, to admit bearer and lady, ss; to admit bearer only, 3s Gd. Admission to single leoture. Is— may b3 had from tbe Booksellers or any member of ommlttee, and at tho Rooms. THOMAS BUDDLE, Hon. Fee Business Notices. NEWTON BATHS UPPER PITT-STREBT, NEWTON. HOT, COLD, AND SHOWER BATHS Can be had all Week Days, from 7 _.__. to 10 p.m.; and on BUNDAY MORNINGS from 7to 10. Every convenience sup plied, with good attendance. The Baths are now us _ci a new management, and every effort will be made to make them popular and attractive. — Priob. ONE SHILLING, rr TWELVE TICKET JOB 7s. CD. "j~|EVONPOKT, SOKia SHOV.E, WELLS BROS., CARTERS, CARRIERS, ETC. Coal, Firewood, and Coke, for Stove purposes. Coke is cheaper than co it. All kins ot Fencing done at lowest rates. Estimates given. Bricks, Lime. Shells.tAsh Titos. _.c- alway on hand. ftaORTH SHORE, DA VIES BROS,, Carriers, Sea. Our 'Busses and Expresses meet all steamers. Fur- iture, Goods, and Paresis, addressed to us, removed with despatch at lowest charges. l. Bros thintt th . renldf nts of Devonport and District lor their liberal patronage, nnd assure them that all care will be used in delivery of Furclture, Sec < trders left at Mr Peel's Offlcs, Victoria Road, will be pnnotnallr attended to. * [CARD. HAVID ROSS, F. R. I. B, A , ARCHITECT, Fisher's Buildings. Queen-street. jjTFNNEY'S FREE STORE. The undersigned has opened a Large Store In FORT-STREET for STORAGE PURPOSES, And Is prepared to make LIBERAL ADVANCES ON GOODS RECEIVED. G. W. BINNEY. AUCKLAND. Victoria-street East, and at College Road, Ponsonby. Established 1864. **ariin iriciriEßMOTr, Licensed Waterworks Plumber. Wholesale and Retail Tinsmith, G_°_ttor and Locksmith. Al Orders Punctually Attended to. Ol t>, COLOUR, AINU OLASS MERCHANTS. W. Phillipps & Son. 1 & 97, QUEEN-STREET, 1 Auckland, N.Z., (IMPORTERS OF PAPERHANGINGS, PANEL DECORATIONS, GLASS—Polished, Silvered, and Rough Plate, i English and Continental Sheet, Photo graphic. Glass Shades _ _ WHITE LEAD, COLOURS, OIL. Varnishes, Brushes, Mixad Paints, Carson's Antloorro sive and Patent Silicate Palntt ' «?SK-^^^ftc.,etc.,etc. i nh _n_.fr Overlay. Mount., all sizes: Cablne , Cv Md C.D-V. Mounts; Artists' Requisites. W p &c. having always on hand the largest trtock of the above goods In the North Island of ' New Zealand, aro able to execute either whole salo or retail orders on the most favourable terms. Samples of Paperhanginga from open ■ stock, or of original packages, sent on applica tion. New settlors in Auckland should Inspect our stock of Paperhanginga and Pictures before fitting up their new homes; they will find some thing to suit the means ot every one. , * W. EH-LLIPPS $ BON, & 87, Queen-street, Auok______,



--JDOBements. ABBOTT'S OPERA HOUSE. "Proprietor .. _. .. _MrH. N. Abbott Manager _ _ _ _ Mr K. RawU__ ENTHUSIASTIC RECEPTION. GLORIOUS AND LEGITIMATE PUCOK3B G_,ORI.Uii AKD LEGITIMATE SUODKSi Of tho Celebrated Tragedian) ME W. E. SHERIDAN, MR W. E. SHERIDAN, And the Gifted and Talented VToung Aotress, MISS LOUISE DAVENPOKT. THIRD NIGHT OF THEIR LIMITED ENGAGEMENT. THIS (ffrldaj) EVENTNC-" and TO-MORROW (Saturday), RIOHAKD TTT ICHARD 111. For Positively Iwo Nights Only. Richard, Duke of Gloucester (afterwards Kiog hichard III) Mr W. E. Sheridan Lady Ann .. _. ..Miss Louise Davenport (Supported by the Dramatio Company). New Scenery by Mr F. Ashton, Ores. Clrolo and Orchestra Stalls, Is; Stalls 2sfld; Pit. Is. Tee FUSE LIsT ENTIRELY BU6PKNDKD during the above engagement, tbe PRKSd EXCEPTED. Box Plan at Lennox's (late Wayttfa), Btau tionor. Queen-.treat, where seatt can be Beer.red dally or in advanoe. TfPIPHANY CHURCH, NE*WTON. A 80CIAL GATHKHING of the Congrega tion of iin above churoh will be held on FRI DAY, 2lth inst. in tbo Congregational School, Edinburgh street. Tea at G.SO p.m.; Co-oert. Sec, atß p.m. Admission, Is 6d herr carl schmitt's Grand Concert, choral hall. THURSDAY, _Oth, AND .FRIDAY, SIST AUG. PART I. 1. Overture—"Zanetta" ... „ ___->_. 2. Aria (Baritone)-" 0 InfeUoe" "Ernanl" Verdi MR. EDMINSTON (With Orchestral Accompaniment). 3. Song-"The Bend of tho River".. Blumenthal MISS M. HALSTEAD. _, Quintette for String Instruments (Menuet) BocheritU MESSRS. O. AND J. HEMUS, CLOUGH. EDGER, AND MCKENZIE. 5. Valse-"UB:cio" Arditi MRS. ALEXANDER (With Orchestral Accompaniment). 6. "The Singing Lesson" (for Soprana and. Tenor) .. .. Barnctt MISS STEPHENSON AND MR. ROBERT YATES Planlste .'....MISS ROY. Conductor... .HERR CARL SCHMITT. 7. HAYDN'S CELEBRATED "TOif SYMPHONY," Conducted by MISS EVA STEVENS. Pianiate MISS F. CLAYTON. Ist Violins—Miss Stevens and Mr. J. Homus. "Cello -Mr. Edeer. 2nd Violins—Miss Stevens, Miss Westpfanl, and Mr. Stevens. Basso- Mr. McKenzie. Toy Instruments : Cuckoo, Herr Schmitt; Bolls, Mr. J. Impey: Trumpet, Mr. F. D. Fenton; Nightingale, Mr. O. Hemua; Rattle.-Mr. H. Brett; Drum, Miss Fenton; Triangle, Mr. N. Heath. PART 11. "ROSE OF AUVERGNE;" Ob, "SPOILING THE BROTH," A Sparkling Comic Opera, by Offenbach (In Character)— FLEURETTE (Landlady of a Village Cabaret) .. _ MRS. COOPER ALPHONSE(aShoemaker)_ Mr. J. Edwards PIERRE (a Blacksmith) „ MR. A. STUART ADMISSION: Front Seats (reserved), Ss; Gallery, 2a j Back Seats, Is, Tickets at Upton's. _ar Plan will be ready at 11 a.m. on Thursday at Upton's. DANe l N G THE NEV WALTZ, Now everywhere danced In Euro, c and Auatra 11a by the npper olsss, also all Old sod Modern Dano.s, taught by PROFESSOR BERNARD. Permanent Evening Classes. Danolng Academy. Queen Btreet, TUkSD AYS. Beginners from 7.30; Advanced, from 8 p.m, Devonport Hall, MONDAYS, 8 p.m. Remuera (Mrs Law's), WEDNESDAYS, 7.30 p.m. Ponsonby (at Mi_s Hill's Sohool), FRIDAYS. Pupils can join classes at any time. Terms: One Guinea, Private Lessons daily at Resi dence. Devonshire House, Hobson-street Educational. ]i/r ADA M E POOLEY Receives Pupils for CULTURE OF THE VOICE, PRACTICAL VOCAL TUITION AND STUDY OF VOCAL MUSIC. MENDELSSOHN VILLft, Vincent-street. YOUMG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION. Gome ot Wellesley and Albert ttreets. A Olass for ELEMENTARY PHYSIOS, to be oonduoted by Rev. J. S. Hill, will be commenced on MONDAY, 27th Inst., at 7.30, in the Lecture Terms! FREE to subaor/b .r. to the Afsoela tion. Names of tboss dtsliing to attend the Class received at the Rooms. Special terms for Ladles. ft/IX. T, B. WOOO HA M, --•■-L T-AOHK OF THB PIAROFORTE ANDHARMONIUM, ADDRESS OAR 201 Mb. A. EADY, Auckland Mublo V-arehonae. queen-street Nurserymen. <■ THE PLANTING MM; THE PLANTING SEASON. My SEASON. \XT I L L IA M. MASON, Yt PONEONBY kuhsbriub. In oonsequence of retiring from business, will offer the whole of his maonlfloent stock at very low price?. A GENUI-is CLEARING OUT. TBB LASI SEASON AT THB PONSONBY NURSERIES, Inspection Invited. All Frnit and other worked Trees true to name being worked from large Btand_rd Frnit bearing Trees growing on the place, and oor.slstlng t-t the Largest and Choicest Collection ot ffRUIT TREH-S, SRHLTKR-.AND ORNA. MENTAL TKKKS AND SHHCbX FLOWERING PLANT_. HE"B_, RO.iTS &__ 200 V. rletiee of the Very Best APPLE'S Worked on Northern Spy and Msjetin Stock. bars. Plums, Pe.ches, Apricots, Figs, Grapesj Neotarines, Loqaats, Guavas, QuJnoeaT^ Medlars, Currant', Gooseberrta?, Oranges. Lomoi a, Sc„ fee. Oaks, Ash, Oriental Plane, and Poplar suitable for street planting. Camellias from la upw. rds; Azallas from per dozen. Hedge Plants at lowest prices—Qulok, African Box-thorn, Obarea, E!_a_gnus, Liguatrum ; (Ghlnensls and Vnlgan), Roses (150 varieties), all worked, and of the ' very oholoeat oolleotlon, to be sold at la per dozen, or 25s per hundred. WILLIAM MASON. OF REMOVAL.—The under signed begs to notify that he has Removed to new and Central Offices, next Bank of New Zealand. Queen street.—John R. R»ndekßo_., Stook and Sharebroker. Land and Estate Agent. —N. 8.: Convenient Offices to Let on the ground floo__Mercantlle Chambers, Queen-street. FLESH FORMTnO FQ6d forlnfiinia. AICKIN'S FOOD for INFANTS Is p_ep_-t_l locallyfrom malted cereals, acoordSsg to the recipe of Baron Lfobig-. It la aw - pp»_2S™ SUBSTITUTE FOR MOTHRR'B MIU-.' _TAl____ ino, Nourishing, and l_jvjao__-r___. Bold in Canteter|at^ k _i r ±Q y QUKKIi-BTBSCBT. T> E M O V A L, Mr. JfcL I_. X OS3ENNISKII. HAB REMOVED TO j TEMPORARY PREMISES 1 m I SHOSTLAND-STRBET, I OPPOSITE ARCH. CLARK & 80X3. i Lately 000-_n__> by Mb. f. a. \ WHITE,