The Auckland Evening Star.

VOL. XXI.-NO. 4,139.

AUCKLAND, N.Z., MONDAY, OCTOBERS, 1883.

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Shipping. jf^-r TMCIFIC MAII STEAM ySJParti Jl ship co. THE UNITE! STATES OF AMERICA, VIA HONOLULU, TO GREAT BRITAIN. Under Postal Contract with the Governments o( New Zealand and New South Wales. Passengers booked through to Liverpool. London, or Paris, via the Great Overland lload of America, and tho Steamers of tho Atlantic Lines from Now York. Date of Date ot Steamer. Tons. Sailing to Sailing to Sydney. 'Frisco. On orabout Australia 3.20(1 - Nov. 6 City of New York.. S.iOB Oct. 20 - Zoftlaudia H,2<!o Nov. 12 — CityofSydncy.... M»» — Oct. 0 FARES:- . First-class S-''>; and upwards St. .rare £.ti :fs. !)d. and upwards Fii-rit-e'lass to San Francisco £40 Steerage £20 Through Cabin Passengers are permitted to lay over at Honolulu, or any of tho cities of the United States, not to exceed six months. SOUTHERN PACIFIC ROUTK.J Passengers to and from Europe may, withou oxtra cost, avail themselves of the Southern Pacikio Railroad and its connections, thereby avoiding the winter cold of tho Northern route; and for an additional cost of §21 may go to New Orleans and thence through the Southorn States No Shipping Orders will be issued after i p.m. on tho day before the sailing of steamers for San For froi'ght rates and all other information apply to THOS. T. GAMBLE, Agent, Lower Queen-street. f»- QTEAM TO LONDON. .^IIIIIIIp* orient line. Tho following Steamships belonging to the Orient Steam Navigation Company (Limited and the Pacific Steam Navigation Company, will leave SYDNEY at the undermentioned dates for MELBOURNE, ADELAIDE, and LONDON, via Suez Canal and Naples:— Steamer. Reg.Tonago. Dote. John Elder 1.000 Ootober 27 Chimborazo 3,847 NovomberlO Sorata 4.0U November 24 Ctrzco „.,,,.. 3.&19 Decoinberß And tho Service will bo matntahiod by suc ceeding steamers at intervals of a fortnight. Faros to London—£l7 to £75; Canal dues, Bs. Parcels booked through to London. Passengers can book from Auokland at a through rato to cover Intercolonial faro, and to secure special advantages. Saloon passengers are allowed to break their journey while travelling in Orient Lim. Passages from London can bo granted in Arrangements have been made with Messrs Cook and Sons whereby Tourist Tickets can bo issued covoring cost of journoy from >uples. For plans and full particulars, apply, in Lon don to F. Green and Co., and Anderson, Ander son and Co., Joint Managers of tho Line; or to tho Agents in Auckland. UNION STEAMSHIP CO., Fort-stroot $•*--u-«ss TTNION STEAMSHIP '? 35&&-S vJ COMPANY OF NEW ISflnfeiSj ZEALAND (LIMITED). !; TIME TABLE.-Octobeu. i II . ' FOR TARANAKI, NELSON, PICTON, WEL LINGTON, LYTTELTON, AND WEST COAST PORTS (from Manukau). Steamer. | Date of Sailing. | Train' Taiaroa ffucs., 9,1 p.m. Jl2 noon Rotorua I On arrival of 'Frisco Mail FOR GISBORNE, NAPIER, WELLINGTON, LYTTELTON, AND PORT CHALMERS, (from Auckland). TE Anau I Thurs., 11, noon I — RIN'OAROQMA I Thurs., 18, noon I — FOR TOLOGA BAY. GISBORNE, NAPIER, AND WELLINGTON. Boot».Cros3~| Mon., S, C p.m. I — FOR MELBOURNE (via Bluff). Tb axau I Thurs. 11 I — .FOR SYDNEY. Taraweha I Tucb., Hi. 5 p.m. I — FOR RUSSELL. " Tk Axau I aion., S, 5 p.m. I — . FOR LEVUKA AND SUVA. I'UNOUiN 1 Wed., 17,5 p.m. I — Cargo must bo booked and alongsido Two Hnims bofore advertised timo of departure. Passage Tickets must be taken at tho Com pany's Ofllco (Auckland Branch). Fort-streot. jr>- QTEAJI TO LONDON. & ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY. Lcavo Leave Steamer. Sydney. Melbourne. Olydb, via Bombay — Oct. II Mirzapork, via Bombay Oct. 19 Oct. 2o And aioncoforward every alternate week. Passongors and cargo booked to London, Mar- Boillcs Italy, Egypt, India, China, and Japan atßeturnUckets issued both to first and second class passengers at especially low ratos. Choap reserved accommodation can bo obtained in this company's vessels. Passengers booking at Auckland secure special advantages. For all Pa^utoap^to. & 18, Queenrstreet, Auckland. £ JT j*- I^fORTHERN STEAM- Mi&zVfTk, J3I SHIP CO. (LIMITED). <s||||||§*|p r TIME TABLE.—October. Weather and other circumstances permitting. FROM QUEEN-STREET WHARF. For Taubanpa and Bay or Plenty Ports. STEAMER. I DATE OF BAILING. "~ ' | Every Monday and Thursday, at Glenolg | 5 p. m . ■ ~ Connects atTaurangafor Opotiki Stafßi and Bay of Plonty Porte every Tuesday. For Russell, Whangaroa, and Manoonul l ona | Every Monday, 5.30 p.m. For Whangarei, Wuanoakei Heads, and Manoafai. Macgregor I Every Tuoaday, 5 p.m. Fob Whanoarei and Whanoabei Heads (Carrying passengers and cargo for Waipu). Macgrogor 1 EveiyTuesdayandFriday,sp.m. . for Mercury Bay. Argylo I Every Monday, i p.m. 1 " from manukau. For Opunake and Wiianoanui. Rowona I Wednesday, 10,1 p.mi Howona I Tuesday. 30,10 a.m. — For Hokianga. Rowona ["Tuesday, 9,.1 p.m. • Kowcna I Tuesday, 23,1 p.m. "" ~ For Raglan. Rowona I Friday, 12,1 p.m. ' flareo must be booked and alongside One Hooti before advertised time of departure. Passage Tickets must bo taken at the Com panyWlce, No. 67, Queen-street, AucklanC. FOR HOKIANGA.-The s.s. ROWENA will leave Onohunga Wharf as above IwnnUipr and other circumstances permitting) onTvEDNESDAY, Oct. 10, at I p.m.-Northern Steamship Company, Agents; or, A. Barnes, Onohunga^^ . t- CJTBAM TO THAMES, /*^jjLrfT O connecting with Kjver S.S. ROTOMAHANA AND P.S. ENTER PRISii JNO. fi. FROM AUCKLAND i ' | ROTOMAIIANA. I ENTERPRISE^ Monday 5 afternoon 12 midnight MS* 6aften- 011 ' oon 1^ gSSSSSI eaftonToon Saturday FROM THAMES: " | ROTOMAHANA. | ENTERPRISeT Tuesday lOniorning 12 noon »r Soon 4afternoon £K3L, jg Taftemoot, \-n ranro received for Rotomahana within Viiilf nn hour of advertised timo of leaving. Not reappnsiblo for shipping, carrying, ordis ota Wtof IiVeStOF CRASER & TINNE. Agents. jf T^EVONPORT STEAM Jagz^S' U FERRY COMPANY .^Si^^^^S^ rp n o above Company have a Steamer always on hand at shortest notice lor TOWING, PICNIC PARTIES, AND FISHING EXCURSIONS. J. B. D. BAKER, Trafflo Manager,



Shipping. A^A^s- "\l7" AIUKU AND ONE /OTSjOt ~VV HUNGA STEAI CO. (Limited TIME TABLE.-S.S. MANUKAU. October, 18S3. Leave Onehunga: Leave Waiuku: Oct. Oct 10-Wed., 10.15 a.m. 10-Wcd., 3.15 p.m. 11—Thursday, 1 p.m. — — 12—Friday, C.30 a.m. 12—Friday, 3 p.m. — . ~ — 13—Saturday, 7.30. a.n la—Monday, 5 p.m. — — 16—Tuesday, 10 a.m. 17—Wednesday, 7 a.m. 17—Wed., 11.30 a.m. 18—Thurs., 7 a.m. IS—Thurs., 11.30 a.m. ID—Friday (for Manukau _ Heads), 8 a.m. 20—Saturday, 8.30 a.m. 20—Saturday, 1 p.m. 22—Monday, 10 a.m. 22—Monday, 2.3U p.m. 23—Tuesday, 12 noon — — 21—Wednesday, 6 a,m 25—Thursday, 2 p.m. — — 2(s—Friday, 7 a.m. 26-Friday, 3 p.m. — — 27—Saturday, 8 a.m. 29—Monday, 4 p.m. — — 30—Tuesday, 9.30 a.m. 30—Tuesday, 5 p.m. — — 31-Wed., 10 a.m. All freights payablo before delivery of goods. J. BARK BROWN, Managing Director. ' COROMANDEL THOMAS SCOTT, MASTER. TIME TABLE. Leaves Auckland: ■ Leaves Coromandol: — Tuesday, 9,12 noon Wednesday, 10,12 noon — — Thursday, 11,12 noon Friday, 12,2 p.m. — — Saturday, 13,12 noon Weather and other circumstances permitting Not responsible in shipping, carrying, ordis charging live stock. No cargo received without shipping note, anc within half an hour of advertised timo of de parture. All parcels must bo prepaid on board. A. R. H. BWINDLEY. Manager. >^£^ TpASSENGERS' LINE y^^^^^. OF PACKETS TO NETN Owned by THE BHAW, BAVILL & AIIBIQK SHIPPING CO. (Limited), 31, Lcattonhall-street, Londsn. Tho above lino of shins ar« regular traders U. all the principal ports In New Zoaland. Tho? ore clipper snips, classed Al at Lloyds, and commandod by experienced masters. Tho bill of faro is most substantial, and of thy best quality, and tho accommodation roomy and convenient. Tho undersigned aro empowered to grant passages from London to New Zealand, pay ment Cor which havo been guaranteed in the colony. Return ships to London also leave at almost regular intervals. Full particulars on application to L. D. NATHAN & CO., ) OWEN & GitAHAM. J-ARonta. CKUICKSIIANK & C 0..) Public Baths. aO TO BATH to ROTH'S PUBLIC HOT, COLD, AND SHOWER BATHS, Victoria-stubet East. Oharge-ONE SHILLING. Open all week dayp from d a.m. to 9 p.m., and SUNDAY MORN INGS from (i till 1U a.m. Tho Bath-rooms art all private, and supplied with every conven ience, Turkish towels, (lesh and hair brushes, combs, respirators, soaps, &c. Select Bath rooms (private) for Ladies every duv, at all hours, with femalo attendance, One Shilling and Sixpence. Please nots tho address—Victoria street East, above tho Greyhound Hotel, and next tho Cheap Bedding and Furniture Mart Auckland. N.B.—Barber in attendance Land and Estate Agents. "pi J. MOSS 4 C 0., HOUSE, LAND, AND ESTATE AGENTS, SHORTLAXD - STREET (a few doors above Post-ofllcc). Inspection of our Lists invited. Ty M. HEIGII TON & C 0., HOUSE, LAND, ESTATE AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENTS, VALUATORS, AND ACCOUNTANTS. Survoys Conducted. Properties Bought and Sold. Mortgages and Loans Negotiated. New Zealand Labour Exchango and Misains? Frionds Agency. Agencies In all principal Towns throughout the Colonies. CENTRAL CHAMBERS, 177, QUEEN-STREET. Insurance. T3 EDUCTION IN FIRE RATES. NEW ZEALAND INSURANCE COMPANY CAPITAL ONE MILLION STERLING. FIRE RISKS taken on the most LIBERAL TERMS. PROMPT SETTLEMENTS. - UNDOUBTED SECURITY. GEO. P. PIERCE. Manager. /NOVERNMENT LIFE INSUKAKCB. HeadOvfics: PROVINCIAL BUILDINGS, Wellington. the only nhw ebalakd lwb office, GOVERNMENT SECURITY* MUTUAL INSURANCE, LOWEST PREMIUMB. Tho Ordinary Branch Offers an Insurance of *1,200 at tho premium charged elsewhere for £1,000, equivalent to AN Immediate Bonus op £200, In addition to Full Pftrtidpatton In Paoflta WORKMAN'S INSURANCE Specially prOTldcd for in the INDUSTRIAL BRANCH. Policies Issued from <3 Upwards, with IN PROFITS.-^ PREMIUMS PAYABLE WEEKLY, For wliioh a Collector will call. SPECIAL TABLES FOR CHILDREN. Policies of £20 and Upwards, after Three Years, can bo surronderod for Cosh, or tor a Free Polioy. LIBERAL BEQCLATTONS. - NOTE.—The Government not Only brings In suranco within the reach of nearly every man, woman, and child in tho community, but pro vides the description of policy and mode of pay ment best suited to tho requirements of each. D. M. LUCKIE, Commissioner;. Earthenware, &c. I CHINA. | The cheapest AND BEST ASSORTMENT. « or a xn CROCKERY, CHINA, AND U < GLASSWARE Z rK -< U IS AT t» a G. BROWNING'S, p 2G7, QUEEN-STREET | (Near' Market Entrance). j Established 18G5. \ FANCY GOODS. | CHINA, GLASS, AND EARTHENWARE. BOYLAN AND TANFIELD, DIRECT IMPORTERS Of Every Description OV CHINA GIASS AND EARTHENWARE, 171 Queen-street, a few doors bolow Auckland Savings Bank (opposite Darby-streot). ' THE LARGEST) CHEAPEST, AND BEST AS3ORTMENT IN NEW ZEA LAND. NEW GOODS, From some of the best EneUsh, French, Gemao, md American Munufaotoriea, constantly arriving. NA-WHOLESALE AND RETAII/



Business Notices. 3 milE RIVERSDALE MANUFAC VI JL TUItING CO. (Limited), >). TANNERS, CURRIERS, FKLLMONGERS IMPOI i TJCI::-; (j PEN BUSH, AMEKICAN, AND FOREIGN LEATHERS, GRINDERY, SHOE MERCERY, TOOLS, AND ALL THE REQUISITES OF THE BOOT »t SHOE TRADES. The R.M. Co. (Limited) have now on Imnd and to arrive, a Splendid Assortment, and First-rate Value in Colonial Hole, Kip, Calf, Split Brown and Black llarncsa Leathers, &c. &c. i, ALSO, ■ First-rate value in J''ro)icri and English Call Calf Kid. Patent Cal:', Amcriciui liiili' S-Ji'lil Kuanu'l, East India Kip, to:., £:c. Machine Silks, Machine Thrc-ails, Grinder,, 'fools, ami Shoe Mercery of nil deserip' lions. CASH BUYERS OF HIDES, SKINS, WOOL, AND TALLOW, i Tannery: I OfQce and Storo: AVONDALE. I 22, GREY-STREET. Telephone 95. TO, S. HAMPSON, Secretory. p'HESTS OF DRAWERS. very Handsome Chests of Drawers, In Rich Mottled Kauri, are now selling at the followins prices tor Cosh:—The Duke of Edinburgh Cheat " of Eight Drawers (the bonnet drawer riohlj i. panelled with totaru, bird, and rowa rewa) ,£t lite; Five Drawer Chests, £1. The above articles have always givon great satisfaction, and be como moro beautiful with age. W. NORRIE, Top Of SnORTLAND-STRKET. THE HAYMARKET 105, QUEEN-STREET, Auckland. ON SALE, Arrived per Coromandol and Roman Empire— White Clover, Red Clover, Alsyks Clover, v Cowgrasa, Meadow Fescue, Meadow Foxtail, Created Doeatall, Rape, i Trctolium Incarnatuni ' (Scarlet Clover). From America direct — Timothy, Kentucky Blucgrass (Poa Pratcnsls). i Poverty Bay Ryograss, Canterbury Ryecrass, r Cocksfoot, Prairlcgrass, Rattail. EARLY SEED POTATOES, an follows :-Aah leaf, Kldnoy, Taylor's Kldnoy, Canterbury Flukes, Patterson's Victoria. I Latkk Varieties—Hobart, Button's Magnum Bonum, Button's Flower Ball, etc ALSO, , Oats. Barloy, Garden and Flower Seed; Coarso , Fine, and Rock Salt; Bran, Sharps, Now I Zealand Flax, Tow, Bacou and 1 lama. j BONEDUST and BONEFLOUR of all grades. I ISLAND AND PERUVIAN GUANO &0., &c, &c. lIESKETII & AITKEN. i .. i ■ [OARD.] Ty J. DALTON, C.E., * ' • AIiUHITKCr AND SUUVEYOB, Has Removed to High-street (fronting Vulcan land, over Mr White's, Law Stationer. PATENT AGENT (BY SPECIAL APPOINTMENT.) "TVIXON'S /TfNGER A LEJ (Awarded Prizo Medal Sydney Exhibition.) A NON-ALCOHOLIC,~REFRESHING, AND STIMULATING BEVERAGE. MAY BK PROCURED" EVERYWHERE, QUART AND PINT BOTTLES. . PURCHASERS ARE CAUTIONED AGAIKBT INFERIOR IMITATIONS. : SOLE AGENT (Wholesalo) :- ARTHUR 11. NATHAN. OADDLERYI SADDLERY! The undersigned lins received, or Zealandla. ft splendid Assortment of Latlios' and Gents Saddles (l'cnt's pattern). Bridles, Whips, Spurs, &c. Budt Pure Nickel .Silver Mountings for Pair-horse, Cab, Gig, and Buggy Harness i nlso, Nlckeline, Pelham, and Snamo Bits (in great variety); and will soil nt a email proilt to inako ooni for fnrtiior shipmonts. W. MORGAN, Saddlkr, Nbwmarket. Tfi AND \V. FOWL ER, PLUMBERS, GASFITTERS, AND BRASS FOUNDERS, 18 AND 60, ViOTOWA-BTREET TO SHIPBUILDERS AND OTHERS. F. and W. FOWLER hating bought from Hr A. Stovona his Stock of Patterns, aro now prepared to do all Castings at tho shorloat notlco and on the most reasonable terms. Dumps and Spikes always on hand, and al Lowest Rates. August, 1883. m O PHOTOGRAPHERS. A. B. BROOMHALL & CO., PHOTOGRAPHIC STOCK IMPORTERS, 16, SnORTLAND-STRKET, AUCKLAND, Have on sale every requisite for Amateur and Professional Photographers.; Improved Tourists' Sots, complete, from <2g. "TVEVONPORT, NORTH SHORE. WELLS BROS., CARTERS, CARRIERS, ETC. Coal, Firewood, and Coko, for Stovo purposes. Coke is cheapor than coal. All kinds ot Fencing dono at lowest rates. Estimates given. Bricks, Limo, Sheila, ABh Tilea, &0., always on hand. QUPERIOR CORRUGATED TANKB. k J, L. KEAN Has for Salo a number of tho above, with Taps, ready for use, prico 355, at his shop, Wellesloy strect East (next door to Crowther's Stableß). Large Quantities of Snouting, Ridging, and Down Pipes always in Stock. Vorandah Iron curved at tho shortest notice. Country orders will always rocoivo hla prompt attention. Lead Washers alway3 on hand. -VTORTH SHORE DAVIES BROS., Carriers, &c. Our 'Busses and Exm-csacs meet all steamers. Furniture, Goods, and Parcels, addressed to us removed with despatch at lowest charges. D. Bros, thank tho residents of Dovonport anrl District for their liberal patronage, and assure ;hem that all caro will bo usod in delivery of Ordors left at Mr Peel's Office, Victoria Road will bo punctually attended to. THOS. J. HARBtTTX, MANUFACTURER OF CORN BROOMS, Auckland. TRADE JkAPAI \ MARK. Ci RAHAMB'S FUBLIC BONDED \JC STORE, FORT-STREET. Tho Commercial Public avo informed thai this bond is now carried on under tho direction of MR Louis Flemminq, who has for several years boon engaged in the Warehouse, and is ntimately acquainted with tho wishes and re quiromonts of all tho customers. Importers may roly upon overy caro and atten tlon fang given to giolrsff"g* OßAHAMßL Come and See / thb / y CHOICE SELECTION A?/ OF /*<?/y CHANDELIERS, /4?/ TANKS' /L /TINWARE, BRACKETS, / /4,/ PLUMBING, GLOBES, &C, / / / / GASFITTING, /rt.^BELLHANGING, &C, Town Pricks. / *>?/ /<£> / At Shortest Notice and /"fy/ Town Prices. // 0. MAY'S BUILDINGS, / / DEVONPORT.



Business Notices. New 3jaw Partnership THE UNDERSIGNED beg to announce tha they have Commenced Practice in Co-partaei ship as BARRISTERS AND SOLICITORS, In Chambers in Hicin-STBKET, opposito Mr W Atkins Printing Ofllcc. E. W. BURTON, W. J. NAPIER. Auckland, Sopteinbcr 22nd, 1883. T A W PARTNERSHIP MESSRS. J. A. TOLE and C. W. CAVE (lab of Travcrs and Cave, Wellington) havo ontorci Into Partnership as Barristers and Solloltors and will carry on business at their Offices, nex tho Bank of New Zealand, Queen-Street, AUOk loud. Coffee i Coffee i Coffee i S. C. BROWN, DUHIFASI-STHEKT. AUCKLAND, FLOUR iIILLEHAND COFFEE AND BPIOK MERCHANT. Has Always on Hand and Foh Salb— FLOUR, In Sacks, loo's, and SO's, "niue" brand KLOUK. in Sacky, 100's, and sO», "Red" brand BKA^? AND SHARPS RAW AND ROASTED COFFEE PKPPKU AND SPIOKS. In the matter of COFFEE, tho attention ot lie Public is OBlleil to tho cxuullunte of my tauuls, and a trial solicited. Tho Mixtures aro cnmi.ased only of Iho Bust I'lanUtiou Coll'oo naii tliu Jjurit Chicory procurable, aud may bo Bliurivotcriuodthuß: ---" Kiiglo'' (my bent brand), nearly pure cofTeo "Sliip" and "Camel," medium colleen of great strength and flavour "Castle" and "Leopard," low medium and common coflucs. To lovers of really line Coireo, I strongly ro onmmvml the "Eagle," but to the general tasto Medium Co Hues aro found to bo mo»t acceptable, and 1 say, therefore, Thy thk SHIP Brand Thy thk CAMEL Buand, Procurable from all Merchants and Store keepers, loose, and in Una, -tulba., 281bi., lllbs., ribs., lilbs., Jlba., 2lbs., and lib. Coffee i Coffee i Coffee i THE UNION STEAM SAW, MOULD ING, BASH AND DOOR COMPANY (LIMITED). WHOLESALE TIMBER DEALER. MANUFACTURERS OF STOCK DOORS AND SASHES. Tho Company quotes for Cargoes of 20,000 foot, and over, of kauri timber, delivered at any pub lic wharf In Auckland and Suburbs, from its Tairua Saw Mill*. Flooring, Lining, Architraves, Skirtings Mouldings, Shingles, and Palings arc inanu faclurcd at Tairua, and delivered under tills or rangement A cargo may bo assorted to Include any por Uon of tho abovo manufactures, which aro of variety to includo nil the necessary furnishings for a complete building, ns usually furnished in the Town Timber Yards. Tho Company, by arrangement, allow tho üb« of Its Mechanics' Hay Yard for storage of timber so ordored. Quotations aro at Bush Mill prices, with freight and wharf ago added. Deliveries will be given from Mechanics' Haj Yard to sort up ordors executed from Tairua, or to accommodato customers with immediaU wants. "[MTECHANICS' BAY FACTORY. DOORS, SASHES, TURNERY, FRET WORK, and BRACKETS aro Bold in Whole salo lota only, and at discounts, to lnduco Tim ber Dealers, Builders, and Agents to koop the Company's goods in slock. Business Cards. W. Leys, BOOk BINDER, PAPER RULER, ACCOUNT BOOK MANUFACTURER, TIIREH DOORS AIIOVK " STAR " OFFICE. MERCHANTS' ACCOUNT BOOKS, Insurance and mining Register Books Specially Ruikd and Bouwd. Mnslc, Magar.lnos, Publio Libraries, and Sun day School Books well bound. BAKERS' SPECIAL RULED DAY BOOKS. Bibles, Prayer and Hymn Books Ito-bound. BAND AND CHOIR MUSIC.BOOKS RULIfP. . Jl. SKINNER AND SON, • Iluildors. Carpenters, and Joiners, Vulcan Lane. All Bronchos of the Building Trade cxecited by Experienced Workmen. Shop Fronts, Ofllce Fittings, Sec. THDWABD B A R T L E V, ARCHITECT, STIOHBURY'S BUILDINGS, QUEEN-STREET. Tjpw STUBBING, AUTHORISED SURVEYOR, CAMBRIDGE, WAIKATO. Licensed under the Land Transfor Act, 1870. T li E N D E 11 S if S HOUSE, SHIP, SIGN, AND GENERAL DECORATIVE PAINTER, NO. 8. W YNDII AM-STUEKT. \\T ILLIAM THOMAS, T T Cornor of Lome and Victoria-streets, Auckland East, MONUMENTAL, MARBLE, AND GENERAL STONEMASON. ARCHITECTURAL SCULPTOR AND CARVER. Inscriptions Accurate and Boautiful. Monuments, Tombß, Headstones, and every description of StonoWorkot the Lowest Possible Prices for Town and Country. Established 1851. Ifyf AIIT I N Mo DERM 0T T, Licensed Waterworks Plumber, Wholesale and Retail Tinsmith, Gosllttor, ana Locksmith. All Orders Punctually Attended to. AUCKLAND, . Victoria-street East, and at Collego Road, Pousonby. __^ •TT^ARNOCK BROTHERS, SOAP AND CANDLE MANUFACTURERS, COX'S CREEK, RICHMOND. OFFICE: DURHAM - STREET, AUCKLAND. Cash Purchasers of Tallow,_ Wool ■■■'.::■:'. pskins. aii'l T}o»ies.__ TOSEPH TAYLOR, fj CnANOERY-STRISBT, WHOLESAI^E OYSTER DEALER, Hasalways on hand Coromandcl Oysters. Ship ping and country orders attended to. JAMES CORDON, ANALYTICAL CHEMIST, METALLURGIST. GEOLOGIST, AND MINING SURVEYOR. Address— AICKIN'S LABORATORY, Queen-street, Auckland.



Drapery. KE OF THE MOST GENUINE SALES OF THE DAY, T> "883 M „!;' ', 2J7, QfER.V-STBEET (Two dpors from Wellesley-street West). A. LE SUEUR, 't Having purchased a large Drapery Parcel, to gether with tho entire Block of MrE. Holloway, c- amounthiK to about £2,300, will ofler the same for sale on IuUDAi, October. 5, and until fur ther notice, At Discounts Ranoin-o prom 00% to 75% Ow» Usual Pnicns. Tho following lines will be found worthy of r t special notice :— Dress Materials, from 35d Straw Hats and Bonnets, from 2d each' Prints, from 2Jd; Fcatliers and Flowers, at less than a quarter their usual pvico Black and Coloured Velveteens, Islljd Oashmeres and French Twill, in black and colours, at less thanhalf-prico Lacos and Ribbons from jd per yard Ladies' and Children's Ulsters from Is Cd Corsets, from Is9d per pair Ladies' Jackets, 3s lid. All Hats purchased above Is will be Trimmed Free of Charge during the Salo. '• UNDERLINED HOSIERY, GENTS' SHIRTS, COLLARS, TIES, & HABERDHSHERY, At considerable reductions. c A. Le S. especially invites tho attention of i Hotol Proprietors, Boardinß-housoKcopors, and other Large Buyers to his Stock of Counter -1 panes, SlieetiiißS, Towellings, Flannels, Calicoes, t Bedtickings, Blind Hollands, and American Cloths, as being so Low in Price as to defy com petition. Obsorvo tho Address:— " BON MARCHE," 247, Quoen-stroot (two doors from Wellcsloy • West). A *\ / DEFERRED \ IPA.YMKNT I I■ SYSTEM J TAILORS, DRAPERS, MILLINERS, AND OUTFITTERS, HOBSON-STREET, HAVE A WELL-ASSORTED STOCK OP TIUC BEST CLASS GOODS. All Tweeds thoroughly shrunk beforo being made up, and Fit and Workmanship Guaranteed. The l)i;:'!:un:'D I'avmkmt Svbtkii has boon found to lio :. »:xut boon, by ojiabling tliuse witli Hiiiilrtl Incuinoito procure nucctturlca it' tho eaaie.-it yio^wililo way. INriI'I'JCTION INVITED Money. T W AAATO LEND, in Sums of JJO«\""vF £100 and upwards. ' App'.y to W, F. O'SULIJVAN. Shortlaud-street MONEY TO LEND, in largo and small sums, at current rates of interest Apply to PETER OLIPHANT, Solicitor, High-street MONEY TO LEND, at a moderate rate oJ interest—Apply to JACKSON & RUSSELL, Solicitors, Fort-Btreet MONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage, on First-class Freehold Securities. W. COLEMAN. Solicitor, National Insurance Buildlnga. MONEY TO LEND, on Real Estate, in Bums of iM and upwards, at tho current ratos of interest.-rApply Win. S. C'ochranc, Fort street MONEY TO LEND, in largo or small BUm'i, at uv-tial rates of interest CONNKLL & COOPER, Solicitors, Vulcan Lane. ONEY LENT ON PROMISSORY NOTES, HOUSES, FURNITURE, &C BILLS DISCOUNTED DAILY! MORTGAGES NEGOTIATED. JOHN W. lIARDIE, Lakd, Commission-, and Estatk Agent, HIGH-STREET; AUCKLAND. XCHANGE ON NEW YORK AND LONDON, in suniß suit. FOR BALE BY ARNOLD, HINES, & CO., Cornor of Custom-houso and Fort-atrcetg. ONEY TO LEND, at 8 per cent., in suniß from CIOO upwards.—W. and J. Frator.Land Agents. N.Z. liisuranco Bulldinga. l\/iR3NEY TO LEND, on Promissory iJjLjNoteß, on llortgagc, or on any available Be<WlTfl3eß at I/)wost Current Rates. LONDON LOAN AND DISCOUNT CO., High-atroet 2 doors from Vulcan Lana. £10 TO £1,000. VICTORIAN LOAN AND DISCOUNT AGENCY, inOH-STREKT, AUCKLAND (OPPOSITE CITY COUNCIL OFFICES). Monoy advanced from filO to £1,000 on Personal Security, Deeds of Proporty, Sharos, &o. Repayments can bo made In Instalments of Ofni Shilling per Whkk for oach Pound bor rowed, or in any way to anlt borrowers. Communications Confidential. Poar-OFPiCR ADDBESst Box 80, Anckland. I" NDUSTRIAL AND PROVIDENT PERMANENT BUILDING, LAND, AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY OF AUCK LAND (Corner of Vulcan Lank and QCEKN-BTKBBT). INVESTMENT DEPARTMENT. Thiß Socloty Is now Issuing INVESTING SHARES ordinary, carrying full rate of Interest and Profit. PAID-UP SHARES of £20 each, carrying 7 por cont interest (payable half-yearly) and par- Hcipation in Surplus Profits. BORROWING DEPARTMENT. Tho Sociotv advances on Approved Freehold find Loasohold Property to the oxtent of Uireo fourths tho valuo. Borrowers may pay off part or tho wholo of Uioir Mortgages at any timo. Reduced Tablo of Rates and any further par ticulars required may bo obtained at tho Society s GEORGE FRASER, Managor. LONDON MORTGAGE, LOAN, AND DISCOUNT BANK. 50, SHORTLAND-STREET, Auckland (Opposite A. Clark & Sons' Warehouse), And Little Collins-street, Molbourno. LOANS ARE ADVANCED FROM £10 TO £1,000. Upon personal,-freehold, and leasehold security, repayable by Wookly, Monthly, or Quarterly Instalments, at Lowest Current Rates. Advances made on Furniture without removal, and all elasaos of Merchandise. LoansGkanted upon LifePolicius, Legacies, and intkuestb under wills. BILLS DISCOUNTED AT CURRENT RATES. Loans upon Deposit ok Deeds. Repayment by Easy Instalments. FORMS GRATIS. All communications and interviews hold strictly confldenlia^ UCKLAND PERMANENT CO OPERATIVE BUILDING & INVEST MENT SOCIETY. [Office : 117, Queen-street. LOANS granted upon approved securities of Freehold or Leasehold Properties in sums of £20 to £00C0, principal and interest being repay ablo in instalments at tho following Reduced Rates for repayment of each £101' borrowed:— Repayments extend Pc. r -Wc-cft Total Amount ing over tor c Repayable. ~ ~ fi s. d. £ b.A. lyear .. .. 20 0 101 0 0 2 years . .. 1 010 108 6 8 3 years . U 7 113 15 0 4ycars .. 11 8 121 6 8 G years .... 8 9 136 18 9 Byeari .... 7 1 U7 13 9 lOyeara ■■ ■■ 6 3 162 IB 3 And in the samo proportion for smaller or larger loans. DEPOSITS.—The Socioty receives Monoy on Deposit: —Repayable at 7 days' notice, 5 por cent, per annum. JOHN BATGER, Secretary. Boots and Shoes. "VT O W OPENING, -^ A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF LADIES' AND GENTS' SPRING AND SUMMER BOOTS AND SHOES, FROM THE BEBT ENGLISH AND CON TINENTAL MAKERS. C. WESTPFAHL, BOOTBUKBB, 108, QTOEN-STBEET.



Sporting. WILL CLOSE NOVEMBER 2, 1883. 20,000 MEMBERS at 10s. MELBOURNE CUP—Run 6thNor. NEW ZEALAND GUl'—Run Oth Nov. 870 PRIZES. *jrSp To the Investor of fil, the odds are 27 to ••'■■i' 1.. Seven Separate Drawings, eaob Ticket having Soven Chances, thus giving ud opportunity of obtaining Seven Prizes with One Ticket, the numbers btJnR roplacod euch time. MELBOURNE CUP.-150 PerformeM. First £3000 Second you Third „ „ 4f,(i Starters (about £30 each) gGti Non Starter* (about 2IC each) „ .. IEOB Total _ .. .. fliior; NEW ZEALAND CUP.-06 Performers. First „ £I<kkj Second „ ioc Third „ „ ftp Stiirtew (about £28 each) .. „ .. 20>.' Non Staitoil; (iibout £12 oacli) .. .. G7! Total £217. CASH MVAItIM (15;). 2 lit 50 .. ..£lo< 100 at G .. .. £0% Bul .. .. 2-!0 21 a! 6 .. .. Vi 2()uL2U .. .. (Ml Toittl- .. t.WI 37" J'HIZICS. Ada's l:iBt Melbourne Cup of U.(yionienibu'b filled fix days i>it:viuii« to advertised •!■»>• of oiutirK, thus proving Lho eoi.ildcni-.u sjlui.\*l li tun- by tlui public. -ONJS TICKKT CAN WLS ZilW.— Please vvruo id a legible hum], with full naiur aud address. KO Orde.u pr. tuned : should they miscarry, duplicate can bo obtained. Chequcß (country) must havu U. exchuugo added and marked • correct" bj Bunk. wo StamiH roiiulreil for reply and result. Tickets are Not Traniftrab.e, and can be obtained bj Ixitter only from ADA MANTUA. Care of. Mr Abraham, Box 351. Post-ofHoe, Uunodin. PootrOlIloi! Orders) (RegisteredLtttore Prefer<ed. payable; r il0,»00.-j aud Telegrams uol to Ada Minium. ) (accepted. I!k.id Tiiii.— Names and adrtreisca of alx piineip-il v-lr.new furnished to thin jonrmJ or. 'implication, hm pot fry piihlication. __ £20,000 To bo Dist. ibuted on the "T4/T ELBOUkaE O i P, ISB3 To be run on Novembor Bth. ALL PHIZES 11 NO BUNK&IU "THK MELBOURNE TURF OLOB" i Desire to inform iho Bpprtinij Public that they have made arritugomeits fo-- holding; a Mammoth Sweopou iheio.'ihcomlDK Melbourne Cup, which for Novelty.V'.claUtj'.and Advantage has no equal in Austra-k. CAPITAL: £2-0,050 in 20.00QShares of £1 each. 1 Plret Horeo .. £3000 i prizes of £800..£20« i .■■wond Horse 11(W 8 , 250.. 2.R1 rhlrd Ho.se .. I.WW 10 ~ 20J.. 2.H1 flutter* oivide 1,000 |2J „ lui'.. 2.0K1 Non starters ~ 1,000 I I Total .. £I*lo Tho remaining £5,; DO will 1)0 employed by the Club inmukit'ga book on ilio Cup aud utln-i euco.-, that i i luyiu;: and taking tiio odds by ji ucw system, the success if which lias b»ei: prncticully proved. It is ustifnattil t" a', tin iirotlm accruing from this source will rung. from £> 000 to £15.000. tho whole of which Ibnth •aidtal anil protlls) will bo <u.uaJly divided amongst nuhacrihor* who wero unsuccessful it. drawing eithir a Horse ur a prize In the Hum moth Sweep. Each subscriber will be sure of obtaining a Prizs, be it largo or small. The ProffitSers of tliu II T.O. a « well Uowi< <l>or'.ing gentlemen,and irnaraii co the above to oca bona fide alfair in every panieuliir. Ten pw cent commission deducted from all win ninns. Drawing to take- place on October 28th. Results posted Imniotllately after. Subnet lberv who wish to bo present, will pleiu-o notify a nt I mi. Add 3d for reply and roult Address— THOMAS BKNTIiRY, Ro^ . M. T C. Aiclbotiri.e. . £10,000 OS THE TUT ELBOURNE AUP. SHARES .. .. 58 KACH. MELBOURNE SWEEP CO. (LIMITED). THEMELHOURNE SWEEP CO.(LIMITED), just formgd witli workinj? capital of £10,000 for tli» carrying out, on a large scolo, of bona fide Consultations or Sweeps on all important raclnß events throughout the entire colonies. TIIKMELIiOURNE SWEEP CO. (LIMITED) wishes tho public to clearly undorstond that tliis is not an "all prize no blank" consultation, or anything of that sort, but is a legitimate and bonafiile transaction, for tho faithful carrying out of which wo deduct tho usaal 10 por cont, which, with Interest on money subscribed, will fairly remunerate us and at the samo time pro rent the public from beini? RUlled by sham sweep promoters without addresses. First Horao .. £1000 Non starters .. £500 Sucoud HortM .. 200J 20 Prizesat «*>.'. 1000 Third Horso .. 1000 600 do £1.. 500 Starters (div.) .. 1000 Total.. ..«O,OOC Constituting what is undoubtedly the best pro erammo ever issued. Four tickets for a pound, but wo shall Bond any IeBSOr number to any address. Post-olneo orders, bank notes, or cheques roceived. If stamps aro sent, please add exchange Membership fce,3d. The draw- Ing will tako placo 3rd November, admission to which will bo by tickot, which shareholders can have on application. Tho result posted to al) subscribers immediately, and advertised throughout tho colonies. Prospectus posted froo. Kncloso an addressed envelope unstamped. No charge for reply or result tickets sont by return post. Address-E. J. THOMPSON, Sec. Molbourno Sweep Co. (Limited), Prendorgast's Hotel, Bourko-strcot, Molbourno. £4000 first'nuzß. £40(K» GRAND CONSULTATION ON THK MELBOURNE CUP. TICKIITB .. _ 108 KACH. t«t Horse _ _ JSIOCO * Ptk°s o< «»'>.. £100/ indiiMTSo" .. iOOO sPriiesof£loo. V* rdllorVo !i. 1000 5 Prizes o£ £50.. 2S itortem divide .. ioo| 1 Prizes of £25.. Jm . N,n.Bi.'vrt,M .. KH)hsPtisosof£lo.. 15( 20.000 i'loketa, at 10s each, £10,000. Kach ticket has fix chorees, being drawn Eli iltnes vi?.. once for the Cup, and onco for eacl lot of Muocj Prizes. When convenient, eoui. I\O. orders, pAyable to La' Don. Uiuatr eh Q'ie* must add Is for eiuha' go. and muat te ji.riif'd correct by Bank. U Dank Notes ar( Mini pleaso >iso two i nvoio;MP. one eeulcid au -0lac?<1 tftHi.ietho iv her. Hegi'tered Letters anr T-lcacams will not fin any account biirooe vec: ParohaaßM of a i"ot>&, contain ng 23 ticket? viii receive one tichet as commission, lhif C'unsuinulnii i.ill bo advnrt.sod in all th^ oriii>'li>(il l»i). re in Now Zealand, and al i •iy.-li-c> ftnd .Melbounie. The 0( itor '-.f oao: tfapor hiis the r.riviloße i-.f nomimitlni; n p«rsof to witn^iw and take part in ttie d' owing. / oiimmisßion .if Ten por rout, will bo d.-ductpo from uli p Izo.' w pay mrponsc.E. K!ic!..-so tw I'uiii'is ("r rtplv iml re-iuli. Result f.lip^ P<wt« iminciiniely uft r "rawing. Hesnll wvil ill •)(• advertised in all tli« iirhscipftl (.!i!>i'!-3. Wi l™. bi'.f.Te Xnvenib rilh. I .u-ii>':ini« i»vcs»r< ■V.m d ft»ply early, as ihti Hot ia ailing rapidly. Address-- LA' IMIS, oa-ij «■' ■■;. A. Ashar. Box :!oi. Piwl Uillcu An-klan.l: or, LA' IiOS. nrco S A.. Ash-r. m ij.uwii-KtriT.t. Ano.klat.il. O ' JRegistored Lcttors not accepted. I O Telegrams or Letters containing Money not accepted, THE CONSULTATION ON MELBOURNE CUP, 1883. MELBOURNE CUP, 1883. A START IN LIFE FOR FIVE SHILLINGS. 2,000 MEMBERS AT ss. PRIZES. First .. .." filjji ■Second vo Third 35 Starters 100 Non-startors 110 £SOO This Consultation has been organised to en able the General Public, for a small outlay, to participate in the Grcatost Raco of tho year. Fivo Gentlemen of undoubted position havo kindly consented to acton tho Committee. It is advisable that Remittances be made cither by P. 0.0. or Stamps. For four or moro Tickots, Bank Notes or Cheques made payable to bearer or number will bo received. Chonucs must bo marked correct by Bank, and a shilling added for exchange. Apply by letter only, enclosing two stamps for replies. Care of Dellor and Warden, Post-office, Nowtor.. Auckland, N.B.—lntending Investors should apply early as the list will fill rapidly. ORIENT'S MELBOURNE CUP CON SULTATION, M83.-10.0M[Shares at *B mum £&TOENTTcare of W. Sinclair, Eastern Arcade 0 Heibourne.l # " ': V V-'



Sport in*;. T3OBERT BLAIKIE 1\ MEMBER OF TATTERSALL'S, Has Books Open on all Forthcoming Ev«nU- V.R.C. Derby Melbourne and New Zealand Oupa (Double or Single Event). Longest Cukkknt Odds Laid. Address: TattersaU's. Auckland. A FORTUNH 5 8. A FORTUNB 58 ADAM AS TOR'S NOVELTY CONSULTATION. MELBOURNE CUP, 1883. To bo Run on tho 6th of Novembor. Capital 7.7..... fiSCOO In 20,000 Shares of 6s each. 431 Prizes guaranteed. To bo distributed ai follows :— Melbourne Cup. Cash Awards. First £000 -fiac..£loo nach Becond _ .. 300 5 at.. SO each Thir? ,*;;* - m IOat" 25 each Starters (divided) 500 20 at 12 10u each Nonsturterd ..luoo iti ut.. 0 63 each -— 200 at.. 6 Oaeaoh £2000 . £ auo Each Ticket has pevon BOiiar'itii chance') Ran ondCasb AwftTilS b. ma nnwn for Bt-parHlely Pleaße B>;i.d i'wtoffiO'.. O.dors. when coi. venient. or Bank Notes. Cliequor! muet b, marked "correct" by Biinlt. If Stumps an cent for Tickets please odd One s-hUIW in tht Pound extra Notice.—Kegieturod Letters NOl A(oepted. Twp ftamps required for reply anii result. Will clooo on or about the tuird o1 Vovember. Address:—" ADAMASTOR." Care of Lyons and Hart, , Bos IJJ. P.O. Dunedin. 150 raizra^ L2OOO MELBOURNE CUP ; 1883. G. FLANEUR'S CONSULTATION. 2000 Members at fil Each. 150 PRIZES. Fir»t Horse £700 Becond Hoi sa 300 ThlrdHorso 200 Other Starters (Divided) 300 Non-starters (Divided) 600 £2000 It is advisable that remittances bo mada by Post-office Order, Bank Notes, or Marked Cheques. JCichonges to Cheques must Ye added, with stamp for reply. Applications by letter only. Registered Letters or Telsgmms will not, on any account, bereceived. Drawing, under tho supervision of a Committee of tho tnycatorß, will take place about Slst October. Result Slips forwarded to Subscribers tonne diateiy after Drawing. AddreßS-"G. FLANEUR," .Care D. TWOHILL, Pork Hotel, Auckland. LOLA M O• N T E S1 GRAND CONSULTATION MELBOURNE ANiVn vW ZEALAND CVl'3, 188S, Of 10.000 MmiiDera at 10a each. lßt Prize, 1000 sovorclcco; 'md Prizu. HIM h*l: ioveroiun»: 3rd Prly.o, 1000 crowns, in txn-li Cup MIJr.BOUHKE (!Cr NBWi2L•A^A^D Cl P DISTHIBUTiON. I PIUTUIUUTION. Ist Horse.. ..£IOOO Iw. Hor.e .. .. £lft!^ 2ndHorßO .. fc.oo 2nd Horss .. »»| 3rdHor«o.. .. C 250, 3rd Ho.ae.. .. £2i Starters(divided) CIOO StartersOiividcdl £1* Non-starters ■ Non-FtHrtr;i-8 (dlvldodj „ £550; (divided) .. £»• £2700 j ~2*< Grand Total—Five Thousand Pounds. Each ticket has two chances, and can dra» the first horse in cacti event. Drawing undo-' the supervision of Committee of SharohoUleis. Apply by letter. Plea.:o forward Post Ofß<* Orders when convenient; tis sefc-r tban sendim notes, being equal to registration. Cheques raw be marked correct by bank, and have Is added for exchange whsn from country. Two stumps for reply and result Circular* contalnine hi! partlculrm, and (onn. tor applying for tioxob sent free to any udare3B on !ipi'licj;io:i. Will close on or before s:h N'ovomber nert Address— LOLA M NTKi UueJli a.-Ma*. BoxSl7, Ptoi Otticu, Diuiodin. Two Thmmand Ponnda for ICj. mHE AUCKLAND RACING CLUB j -*- SPRING MEETING, SATURDAY, 10m NOVEMBER, 1888. Nominations, Spring Handicap and Hurdles, Septombcr 2S, 18S3. ■DAKURANGA HUNT CLUB. . ANNUAL RACES Will take placo, on the ELLERSLIE Race* course, SATURDAY, 27tii OCTOBER, 1883. En'tuibs closo FRIDAY, 12th October, at 4 p.m. THE AUCKLAND AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL ASSOCIATION ANNUAL SHOW Will bo held in the Show Yards, Groon Lane, ON THURSDAY AND FRIDAY, Bth and 9Lh Nov., 1883. Admission—First Day, ss; Second Day, Is. Ekthibb closo on WEDNESDAY, 3 st October. mHE ANNUAL ATHLETIC SPORTS X (In conjunction witliabovo) Will take place, on tho ELLERSLD3 Race; course, ON FRIDAY. 9th NOVEMBER, 1883. Prince of Walcs's Birthday.) Sco Programme. Educational. MR P. B. WOODHAM, Teaohbr op thb PIANOFORTE AND HARMONIUM. Address Care of Mb A. E ady, Auckland Music Warehouse, Queen-street. Circulating; Library. THE AUCKLAND CIRCULATING LIBRARY. Established 1858. COMPRISES UPWARDS OF 8,000 BOOKS. Proprietor: N. G. Lennox (wte E. Watte). Tho following is a list of late additions:— Rusden's History of Now Zealand, 3 volumes McKonzie's History of the Highland Cleanffieee King's Tho Gcntlo Savage Miss Yougo's Stray Pearls Tolmor's Reminiscences at Homo and at the Antipodes Manning's Old Now Zealand, third copy Warnoford's Talcs of tho Slave Squadron Bosant's Life of Professor Palmer Paxton Hood's Scottish Characteristics Mrs Riddell's Uninlmbitcd Houso Pigott's Recollections of an Irish Journalist Cranford's Dr. Claudius Grantord's Mr ißaacs Buchanan's Lovo Me for Ever Hamilton Aido's Peet and Peer Grant's Bush Life in Australia Lennox's Coaching Anocdotcs Lady Blomfleld's Reminiscences of Court and Diplomatic Life Hayward's Loft to tho World Saidon's Fedora Freeman's Impressions of the o nitod States Gilmour's Among tho Mongols Picton's Life of Cromwell rctghlcon Months' Imprisonment Foils and Counterfoils Brodshaw's New Zcnland As It Is Duffy's Four Years of Irish History Payri'd Kit McDonald's Castlo Warlock Philliniore's Only a Black Box Memoir of Annio Kcarv Praed's An Australian Heroine Shorthouso's John Inglosant Ansley's Vico Versa, a lesson to Fathers Froude's Lifo of Carlylo Madoc's Story of Melicent Yeo's Tho Bunnon Hay's Brighter Britain Larwood's Theatrical Anecdotes Marshall's Through America Blackmore's Cristowoll Beroßf ord Hopo's Tho Mandroths Murray's Sido Lights of English Society Ebor's Tho Burgomaster's Wifo Shortland's Maori Traditions Bonwick's First Twenty of Australia Cummings's Our Homo in Fiji Mrs Olipnant's In Trust Stoddard's Summer Cruising in tho South Sew Hector Malot's No isolations Franco's Tho Jews of Barnow Merivalo's Faucit of Balliol Cooper's Coral Lands Loader Scott's Messor Agnoli's Housohold All tho new vols. of All the Year T{otmd.ArgOßy, Bolgravia, Bow Bolls, Casfioll's Magazino, Chambers's Journal, Cornhill Magarine, Family Herald, London Society, London Journal, Tinßloy's Magazine, Temple Bar, Time, Longman's Magazine, Christian ARE MADE DAILY. SUBSCRIPTION, 53 PER QUABTEB! DOUBUS SUBSCRIPTION, BS. ?hs old-established Library tohis branch 's&£i*nt, Queen-street, opposite "Sfflb^rSwSSrtcd to pay subscriptions regularly Ui advance, and observe the simple Jufcs that are prinbid on the cover of each book. Great numbers of new works are continually boinfr placed on the shelves, and this supply will only be kept up if tho subscriptions warrant tho outlay. ... , ~ Hotelkoopors, Boardinghouse-keopers, and others willgreatly oblige t>y returning to above address any books bearing the labels of tpis library. Upwards of 2,00 volumes are now missing.



Lectures. mHEATRE X> O V A L J. E. REDMOND, Esq., M.P. fob Neiv Rosa, Ireland, WILL LECTURE THIS EVENING, OCTOBER 8. Subject : "HOME RULE: ITS REAL MEANING." ADMISSION-ls, 3s, 2s. Tickets may be obtained from Messrs Flynn and ReiUy, Wcllosloy-street; Mr J. Callnan Queeu-street; Mr T. Lonergan and Mrs Lynch Wyndham-street; Messrs Gleeson, Bcohan, and Foley, Hobson-street; O'Dowd, Pitt-street; Mrs Hackett, Groy-streat; Mr Dervan, Free man's Bay; Mr P. J. Lynch, Parnoll; J. Sulli van, Onchunga; any Member of the Committee; and ot the " Freeman's Journal" Office. Tenders. "]W"BW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. GREYMOUTH TO NELSON CREEK RAILWAY. JOHNSTON-STREET WHARF CONTRACT. Public Works Office, Dunedin, September 12,1883. Written Tendeos will ho»receivcd at this office until noon of SATURDAY, the 13th October, 1883. for tho above contract. They are to be marked on tho outside, " Tender for Johnston street Wharf Contract/ and addressed to the Hon. the Minister for Public Works, Dunedin. Telegraphic tenders, similaily addressed and marked, will bo received if presented at any Telegraph Office by noon of the same date, pro vided that written tenders are lodged at any District or Resident Engineer's Office by tho . same hour. Drawings, specifications, and gene ral conditions may be seen at this office, at tho Public Works Offices at Auckland, Wellington, Chrlstchurch, and Greymouth. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. By command. W. N. BLAIR, Engineer in Charge M.I. TTVEFENCE DEPARTMENT. RATIONS. Written sealed tenders in duplicate will be received by Lieut-Colonel Reader, Commis- Bionor of Armed Constabulary, Wellington, up to MONDAY, the 15th October, 1883, for tho Supply of Rations to the Colonial Forces or others in tho Kawhia District for the twelve months ending 31st October, 1881. Specifications can be seen at the Polices Sta tion, Auckland, and the Constabulary Offices, Cambridge and Now Plymouth. Each tender must be accompanied by a cheque for twenty-five (i 25) pounds Bterling made payable to the Receiver-General only, and not to bearer, and marked by a banker as good for twenty-one days, as a guarantee that the tender will be taken up. The successful tenderer will require to find two approved sureties of (£240) two hundred and fifty pounds each for the due performance of tho contract Tenderers to specify the names and addresses of their sureties on their tenders. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. S. C. ANDERSON, Captain, Quarter-Master A.C. Force. Defence Department, Wellington, October 3,1853, nriENDERS for the Erection of a Schbol- X house at Maunu, near Whongawl, will be received by the Education Board, Wyndham street, Auckland, until noon of FRIDAY, 12th October, 1883. Plans and specification may bo seen at tho offl«o of the Board, and on application to the Chairman of the District Sohool Committee. Maungatapere. ENDERS for Additions and Improve merits to the Teacher's Homo at Alex andra, Walkato, will bo received by the Education Board, Wyndham-street, Auckland, until noon of FRIDAY, 12th Octobor, 1883. * Plans and specification may be seen at the office of the Board, and on application to the Chairman of tho District School Committee, Alexandra. mO EXCAVATORS, Tendors will be received till noon on FRI DAY, 12th instant, for Excavating, Forming Carriage-way, and Concreting at Prince or Waloa's Hotel. Plans and speciflctions at my office CHARLES ARNOLD. Architect. Fisher's Buildings. m O B UILDERS. Tenders will be received until Noon of Uie I3th instant for Alterations and Erection of Three Shops, Ponsonby. _ it. KEliliS & SON, Architects. mO BUI L D E R S. Tondore will be received up to noon on SATURDAY. Ootobcr IS, for the Erection of Extensive Additions to the Northern Club. Plans, &c, at our offices, Queen-street EDWARD MAHONEY & SON, _^^__^ Architects, fffi 5 Si tr I L D E R s~. Tendors will be received until Noon of SATURDAY, tho 13th instant, for the Erection of Additional Buildings for the Royal Mall Hotel. Plans, &c, at our offices. EDWD. MAHONEY & SON, Architects. O BUILDERS. O! Tondors will bo received till noon on SATUR DAY, 13th instant for tho Erection of a Villa in Parnell. Plans and specifications at my office, CHARLES ARNOLD, Architect Fisher's Buildings. TENDERS WANTED till noon on MONDAY, 16th instant for the Erection ef a Two-storey Wooden Honso in Liverpool street DAVID ROSS, F.R.1., 8.A., Architect Fisher's Buildings, Queen-street PTIENDERS Wanted for .the Erection of X. the Auckland Harbour Board'sOfflco Bulld ng, in Concrete or Brick. Plans, Specifications, &0., to bo seen at my Offices, hero, and in Dune din. Tenders received till noon on TUESDAY, 30th inst DAVID ROSS, F.R.1., 8.A., Archlteot Fisher's Buildings, Quoen-strcot mENDERS will be roceivod for the JL Erestion and Completion of a Villa at Rocky Nook up to noon of Wednesday, 10th October. Plans at Mr Holder's office, noxt " Herald " Office, Quoon - street —It M. Shepherd. Art Union. A RT UNION OF OIL AND WATER _tJL COLOUR PAINTINGS, Including— MAORI LAND" —scone on Roto Ete.—■Oil Painting by C. Blomfiald, Auckland. APPROACHING MILFORD SOUND." - Waturcolour by J. Gully, Nelson. "ON THE BEACH AT LYTTELTON." - Oil Painting by J. Gibb, Christchurch. "LAKE WAKATIPU."-Watorcolour by J. Gully, Nelson. "GOVERNOR'S BAY, LYTTELTON." - Oil Painting by J. Gibb, Christchuroh. " LAKE TARAWERA — MORNING." - Oil Painting by C. Blomfleld, Ackland. LAKE TARAWERA — EVENING " — Oil Painting by C. Blomfleld, Auokland. Tho Drawing will take placo at J. Leech's, Shortland-strool, on the Society of Arts principle when the list is filled. Each subscriber wiU re ceive a boudoir Photo, of C. Blomfleld's lame Oil Painting of " Maori Land Poultry. T ONSDALE POULTRY YARDS. FOR SALE—EGGS FROM PRIZE POULTRY. Por Dozen. c. d. Dark Brahmas (winnors of eight first prizes) • .. •• *■ ** Second Prize Dark Brahmas 10 6 Lightßrahmas ■•• ™ » Brown Loghorns f» JJ BuffCoohfns " \n r Black Spanish 10 6 White Spanish 10 6 Menorcas .10 6 Langsnans »• •• •» 6 Grey Dorkings 10 6 Plymouth Rocks 10 6 CreVoCoeurs 10 (i Houdans 10 6 Golden Spangled Hamburgs 10 G Golden Pencilled Hamburgs.. .'. .. 10 0 Silvor Spangled Hamburgs 10 G Black Red Game 10 6 DuckwingGame io o Black Red Game Bantams io 6 Duckwing Game Bantams 10 C HALF-BRED POULTRY. Black Spanish and Brahma .. .. ~5 0 Game and Brahma ..5 0 Ayleabury Ducks io t RouenDuokß .. .... .... 10, I English Carrier Pigeons, per pair .. ... 15 1 Apply to ■ ,v, J. ABBOT, Hobson-street, I - Or, 04 the Farm, Waikomjti.



] Amusements. • : /"\ P E R A HOUSE. Lessees .. Willis and Pickcrsgill FIRST TIME IN AUCKLAND, AND SECOND APPEARANCE ON ANY - STAGE, OF WILLIS AND PICKERSGILL'S MAMMOTH PANTASCOPB j Of Mamc Twain's Immortal Work of THE INNOCENTS ABROAD ! THE INNOCENTS ABROAD I . Lecturer Every .Evening—Jos. Pickersgiix. GIFTS OF A COSTLY AND SUPERIOR NATURE EVERY EVENING. Opening! Date - WEDNESDAY, OCT. 10. OT. JAMES'S CHURCH. Tho Annual Congregational Soireo of tlio above will be held in ST. JAMES'S lIALL ON WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 10. Several Ministers and others will address tho Meeting. Tho Choir will render Musical Selections during the evening. Tickets—is 6d. Tea at 6.30. Childron, Is. i. atffl B***, A NCIENT ORDER OF FORESTERS. l^lsllJS»r COURT ZEALANDIA AND f^^M^i COURT EUREKA j IWfwSmwtPfl Will celebrate their I Oj^^aWMj UNITED ANNIVERSARY DINNER AND BALL, ; To be held ON TUESDAY, 9rn OCTOBER, 1883, In tho i LOItKK-BTREET HAIX. Dinner on tho table at 7.30 p.m. Dancing to •eminence at 9 p.m. Double Tickets, 10/6; extra Lady'e Tioket, 5/. j A first-class String Bond will be in attend* 'once.* Tickets mar be obtained from the following Members of Committee -.—Messrs J. Wilson, Jl H. Keesing, W. H. Tuoker, J. Lovell, J. Kay, J Cobine, F. S. Strong-W. Portcous. Bern1., If. Phillips, A. Beeston, W. Fletcher, P. H. Wai tins, E. Allen, W. W. Lepinu,, F. Watkins, K. C. Guilford, and JAS. PHILLIPS, ! Hon. See. n A N C I N G. THE NEW WALTZ AND FRENCH OOTHJJONS, Also ; ALL OLD AND MODERN DANCES, TAuairr by ! PROFESSOR JULES BERNARD, . From Paris. MEMO.—Op and after the Ist Octobor intend ing Pupils can join Classes by the month (four „ lessons], 10s tfd. i Private LetßOns daily at Residence, Dovon shire House, Hobson-Btreet. Notices of Removal. j TU-OTICE OF REMOVAL. CHAS.~i!~COOKE . ; (Associate Institute Civil Engineers), CIVIL ENGINEER AND SURVEYOR, Hob Removed from Ilattray's Buildings to Canada Buildings, late City Council Offices. " "VTOTICE OF REMOVAL./ HENRY G. WADE, A.R.1.8.A., ARCHITECT, CANADA BUILDINGS, QUEEN-STREET, Late City Council Offices. "VTOTICB OF REMOVAL.;, MR. ROBERT BROWNING, Solicitor, has \ Removed from Shortland-Btrcet to his New ■] Chambers, at tho corner" of Vulcan Lano and J High-street "1/TESSRS. JACKSON AND RUSSELL, ..; •"■*> SOLICITORS, Havo REMOVED from Fort-street to No. 13, SnoRiXAND Crescent (Opposite Messrs A. Clark & Son's Warehouse). Ist September, 188!?. ■VTOTICE TO CLIENTS- Mr Bealc, Solicitor, has removed to No. 12, Mercantilo- Chambers (ground floor), Queon- : street, between Bank of Now Zealand and Fisher's. ; | JM. and J. MOWI3RAY have removed ; • to ScherfTs Buildings, Fort-street (opiJO site Union Steamship Co.'s Office. Cricket Material. p R I C X E T. / Robinson's Choice Assortment of Light Bats and other Cricket Material to bo seen at Bailey's, Tobacconist, Rattray's Buildings, Queen-street rWCKET! CRICKET! CRICKET! V 7 * The undersigned has Just to Hand, ex - Buttermere. a Selection of CRICKETING : GOODS, suitable for tho coming Benson, con sisting of Dark's and Cobbott's Bats, Dork's I and Dukas Match Balls, Leg Guards, GMJitlote, j Batting Gloves, Stumps, &c. ARTHUR TILLY, Tobacconist, Gl. Queen-street (opposito : Bank of New Zealand). i \ MENDED LAWS OF CRICKET.'' NOW -ON SALE, IN NEAT PAMPHLET FORM, PRICE gD., AT J. MUMFORD'S, HIGHjBTRKET, AUCKLAND. Lime. /GROUND LIME . 6ROUND LIME. FOR SALE, SOUTHGATE'S MAHURANOI HYDRAULIC GROUND BOCHE LIME. : In any quantity, far Concrete Paths, Floors.' Cellars, &c (next to stono flagtfng: is rin-1 ;; rivalled for durability and hard-scttm>j 1 Qualities). For tanks mid other wet ; ~ ;-J. . work it i» » flrstclaas material. ' | B KEA&'Bi SOLE AGENT, . ■' b & cuJTOMS-STRBET. •vrTIREWORK ! ! WIREWORK ! J. PETFORD, PLUMBER, HIGH-STREET, Having engagod an expert Wireworkor from' Sydney, is prepared to execute all orders in the • Wiro Line, such as Flower Baskets, Stands, Screens, Fire Guards, &c. Samples can bo scon at J. Pbtfobd's, High street •MRS R. SOMERVILLE (Latr Mrs Rountree), MILLINERY WAREROOMSj J WELLESLEY^STREET. , I IV HYAtJIASO> Tv of Durhatn-street, in J* tljanktaghia customers for their liberal support tor the past six ycara. bora to inform them that ho has opened a BRANCH BUST-' NESS at PONSONBY, where ho will be able to' supply his superior Ranges, PortabHo Wasthku ! Boilers, ana General iRONMONOKinr at vcryil low prices. 4 D. HYAUIASON, ! Close to Ponsonby Hftl^ygJlil !