The Auckland Evening Star.

VOL. XXI.-NO. 4,161.

AUCKLAND, N.Z., FRIDAY, OCTOBER 26, 1883

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Shipping. _^b*_3_Z.T "P^- 01^10 MAIL STEAM II ROUGH THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, VIA HONOLULU, TO GREAT BRITAIN. Under Postal Contract with the Governments of New Zealand and Now South Wales. Passengers booked through to Liverpool, London, or Paris, via the Great Overland Road of America, and the Steamers of the Atlantic Lines from New York. Date of Date of Steamer. Tons. Sailing to Sailing to Sydney. 'Frisco. ISB3. ISB3. City of New York.. 3,40' — Nov. (i Zealandiu 3,201 Nov. 12 Dec. 11 1881. City of Sydney.... 3,100 Dec. 15 Jan. 8 1884. Australia 3,20(* Jan. 12 Feb. 5 FARES :- First-class £0-1 and upwards Steerage £32 3s. !)d. and upwards First-cluss to San Francisco £10 Steerage £20 Through Cabin Passengers aro permitted to lay over at Honolulu, or any of the cities of the United States, not to exceed six months. SOUTHERN PACIFIC ROUTE. to and from Europe may, withou extra cost, avail themselves of the SOUTHERN PACIFIC Railroad and its connections, thereby avoiding the winter cold of the Northern route; and for an additional cost of S2l may go to New- Orleans and thenco through the Southern States to New York. No Shipping Orders will be issued after 4 p.m. on the day before the sailing of steamers for San Francisco. ..... _, i For freight rates and all other information apply to THOS. T. GAMBLE, Agent, Lower Queen-street. ' fer*\T«*# TTNION STEAMSHIP if-gagaa U company of new P«l_-__9i ZEALAND (LIMITED).! TIME TABLE.—October. FOR TARANAKI, NELSON, PICTON, WEL LINGTON, LYTTELTON, AND WEST COAST PORTS (from Manukau). Steamer. I Date of Sailing. | ij^in. Wanaka I Tues., 30, 8 a.m. I 7.15 a.m. Rotorua | Tucs., Nov. 6, 3 p.m. | 2 p.m. FOR GISBORNE, NAPIER, WELLINGTON, LYTTELTON, AND PORT CHALMERS, (from Auckland). Taraweba ( Fri., Nov. 2,3 p.m. | — Te Anau I Thurs., Nov. 8, noon | — FOR MELBOURNE (via Bluff). Tahawkra I Fri., Nov. 2,3 p.m. I — Te Anau I Thurs., Nov. 8, noon | — FOR LEVUKA AND SUVA. Penguin | Wed., Nov. 14, 5 p.m. I — (Cargo till noon.) FOR RUSSELL AND KAWAKAWA. Waihoha I Tucs., 30, 5 p.m. I — ~ FOR SYDNEY. Waihora I Tucs., 30,5 p.m. | — Cargo must bo booked and alongside Two Hours before advertised time of departure. Passage Tickets must bo taken at the Com pany's Office (Auckland Branch), Fort-street. ___--4Zr EAM T0 LONDON. _|||||p?|p-' ORIENT LINK. Tho following Steamships bolonging 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. Dato. Citimbokazo 3,817 November 10 Sorata 4,014 November 24 CUZCO 3,810 Decemborß Liberia. I.GGO December 22 And tho Service will ho maintained by suc ceeding steamers at intervals of a fortnight. Fares to London—£l7 to £75; Canal dues, Bs. Parcels booked through to London. Passengers can book Irom Auckland at a through rate to cover intercolonial faro, and to secure special advantages. Saloon passengers are allowed to break thotr iourney while travelling in Orient Lino. Passages from London can bo granted in Auckland. , Arrangements havo been mado with Messrs Cook and Sons whereby Tourist Tickets can bo issued covering cost of journoy from Naples. For plans and full particulars, apply, in Lon don, to F. Green and Co., and Anderson, Ander son and Co., Joint Managers of the Lino; or to tho Agents in Auckland. UNION STEAMSHIP CO.. Fort-strcot. £ -t _- ATORTIIERN STEAM _^B___gJ-__-__v^ SIUP co- (LIMITED). TIME TABLE.—OCTOBER. Weather and other circumstances permitting. FROM QUEEN-STREET WHARF. For Tauranga and Bay of Plenty Portß. btkamkr. i date of sailing. ni oi - I Every Monday and Thursday, at uieneij, j _ p UJm Connects at Tauranga for Opotiki Staffa and Bay of Plenty Ports every Tuesday. Fob Russell, Whanqarqa, and Manqonui. lona | Every Monday, 5.30 p.m. For Whanqakei, Whangarei Heads, and manoai'ai. Macgregor | Every Tuesday, 5 p.m. For WnANGAREi and Whangarei Heads (Can-yins passengers and cargo for Waipu). Macgregor I EvoryTuesdayandFriday,sp.m. For Mercury Bay. Argyle I Every Monday, 4 p.m. FROM MANUKAU. For Kawiha and Waitara. Douglas I Saturday, 27,1 p.m. FoR hokianga. Rowena | Tuesday, 30,1 p.m. Cargo must be booked and alongside One Hour before advertised time of departure. Passage Tickets must be taken at the Com pany's Offlco, No. 67, Quccn-streot. Auckland. FOR KAWHIA AND WAITARA.—Tho s.s. DOUGLAS will leave- Onehunga Wharf as abovo (weather and other circum stanco permitting) TO-MORROW (Saturday), Oct. 27, at i p.m.—Northern Steamship Com pany, Agents, Auckland; or, A. Barnes, Onc nungq. FOR HOKIANGA.—The s.s. ROWENA will leave Onehunga AVharf as abovo (weather and other circumstances permitting) on TUESDAY, October 30. at 1 p.m.-Northern Steamship Company, Agenta, Auckland ; or, A. Barnos, Onehunga. ~i__jr~- -XTtTAWKV AND ONE .jjgaSSuHr YV HUNGA STEAM co. (limited). TIME TABLE.-S.S, MANUKAU, October, 1883. Lcavo Onehunga: Leave Waiuku Oct. Oci _ 27—Saturday, 8 a.m. 29—Monday, 4 p.m. . — _ 30—Tuesday, 9.30 a.m. 30-Tucsday, 5 p.m. — _ 31—Wed., 10 a.m. All freights Payable before delivery of goods. J. BARR brown, Managing Director. JL -X ir GTEAM T0 LONDON. «K^P^_»^^PENINSULAR&ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY. Leave Leave Steamer. Sydney. Melbourne. Thames ••■ Nor.. 2 Nov. 8 Ballarat Nov. 16 Nov. 22 I NDUS Nov. 30 Dec. 6 Romb ... . . D 00.14 8cc.20 Shannon Dec. 28 Jan. 3, ISM And thenceforward every alternate wceic. Passengers and cargo booked to London, Mar seilles, Italy, Egypt, India, China, and Japan - at moderate rates. „„„„_ a Return tickets issued both to first and second class passengers at especially low rates, reserved accommodation can be obtained in mis company's vessels. Passengers booking at Auckland secure special advantages. For all particulars apply to . CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agents. 18, Quocn-street, Auckland. » ,- miME TABLE FOR P.S. i^t^^^Mg* TONGARIRO. MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, AND FRIDAY. Leave St. Hollior's: Lcavo Auckland: 8.30 a.m. 5 P-i»> TUESDAY AND THURSDAY. Leave St. Hollior's; Leave Auckland: 8.30 a.m. 10.30 a.m. 1 p.m. 2 P-m ---5 p.m. C P-ra- SATURDAY. Leave St. Hollior's: Leave Auckland: 8.30 a.m. 10.30 a.m. 12 noon Ll» p.m. . 6 p.m. 7 p.m. '___} S: SIXPENCE EACH WAY.



Shipping. omHE NEW ZEAJ __^ JL LAND SHIPPING COMPANY'S LINE. L*M|(JlllZ-i^ i REGULAR MONTHLY SiSH ! r-O; DIRECT STEAM LINE [7/ : S 11. m T0 LONJ,ON- The following Magnificent Full-powered Steamers will be despatched as under:— Steamers. Tons Port of p™° Reg. Departure. Dc ff; t ,°[. o- British Queen.. 3,558 Lyttelton Oct. lonic 4,753 _ Nov. British Kino.... 8,539 — Dec. ToxGAßiito 4,000 — Jan. AoRAXai 1,000 — Feb. The above arc all new steamers, built of steel, and commanded by men of great experience. The passenger accommodation is repleto witli every modern convenience, and tho dietary scale such as will sustain tho well-earned repu tation of the Company. The homeward route will he via tho Straits of Magellan (if weather permits), and tho time occupied is not expected to oxeced 45 days. An experienced surgeon will accompany each steamer. Passago Monoy. Saloon, from CO guineas up wards; second cabin, 40 guineas steerage, from 18 to 20 guineas. For further particulars apply to THE HEAD OFFICES, Christchurch Or, to the Branches and Agencies throughout the Colony. j_ y* mHE NEAV ZEALAND A. SIHPPING COS. LINE. ~^%g__l___l__ FOR LONDON DIRECT. "'HlgfcWlifci-**' Tho splendid iron Clipper Ship O T A X I, Captain Worster, 1,014 tons Register, 100 Al at Lloyds, having tho greater part of her cargo engaged, will sail early in Novcmbor. Early application for spaco is necessary. For freight or passage apply to THE NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING CO. (LIMITED), Agents. October 3.1883. £T _. QTEAM TO THAMES, ___*_^ar gr ]_i KJ connecting -with Rivor mwfwßSmk *ot '°r STIRLING TEKAUIU. WAIHI. TE AROHA GOLDFIELDS. MORRINSVILLK, WAITOA PLAINS, AND GRANT AND FOSTER'S SETTLEMENT. S.S. ROTOMAHANA AND P.S. ENTER PRISE No. 2. FROM AUCKLAND: I Rotomaiiana. I Enterprise. Friday | IB afternoon Saturday 110 morning | — FROM THAMES: 1 Rotomahana. 1 Kntkupkibb. Saturday 11 afternoon | 0 afternoon No cargo received for Uotomahanu within half an hour ot advertised time of leaving. Not responsible for shipping, carrying, or dis charging live Stock. FRASER & TINNE. Agonta. X^r, r <^S. COROMANDEL? THOMAS SCOTT, Master. TIME TABLE. Leaves Auckland: leaves Ooromnndol: — Saturday, '27, 2 p.m. Monday, -7, 12 noon — s — Tuesday, .10,12 noon Wednesday, 31, 12 noon — November. Novcmbor. — Thursday, 1, M noon Friday, 2. 2 p.m. — - — Saturday, 3,12 noon Weather and other circumstances permitting. Not responsible in shipping, carrying, or dis charging live stock. No cargo received without shipping noto, and within half an hour of advertised time of de parture. All parcels must ho prepaid on hoard. A. R. H. SWINDLED. Manager. i __r TTIOR LONDON Dl ~'^_________\[ Messrs Stono Bros,' Al 800 tons burthen, C. Thow, Commander, TO SAIL FOR LONDON EARLY IN NOVEMBER. This vessel is now loading, and having a largo quantity of her chargo engaged, early applica tion for remaining space is requested to enablo vessel to get best possible despatch. For Froight o Passage apply to STONE BROS., Queen -street. £ Jr j- T-EVONPORT STEAM U FERRY COMPANY _ n^,ovo company havo a Stcamor alwayß on hand at shortest notice for TOWING, PICNIC PARTIES, AND FISHING EXCURSIONS. J. R. D. BAKER, Traffic Manager. Business Notices. The riversdale manufactur ING COMPANY (LIMITED), TANNERS, CURRIERS, GRINDERY AND LEATHER MERCHANTS, Have removed to more convenient Premises— 41, GREY-STREET (Next door to Mr. Fowlor, Butcher). Splendid Assortment always on hand (at lowest trade prices) of Colonial, English and Foreign Leathers, Grindery, Shoo Mercery, English and Colonial Saddlers Leathers. Tannery: Warehouse: avondale. 11, grey-street. Telephone: No. 95. Secretary : Wm. S. HAMPSON. LOUGH AND GENKKAL AGRICUL TURAL IMPLEMENT MAKING. n. McMillan Hereby begs to return his unfeigned thanks to tho public for tho very liberal Patronage be stowed upon him as a Plough and General Agricultural Implement Maker for many W* past, and at the same time to notifjr that ho has lately Removed from Vulcan Lane to Custom house-street WEST-about 200 yards abovo the Dock-where he intends to carry on the respective branches of his trade upon a more extensive scale than he has hitherto done. All Ploughs and Implements, of whatever des cription, will be Manufactured at his Estabhs - ment in strict accordance with thes Latest Ii - provements in such, combined with despatch, in tho execution of every order with which ho may be favoured, whether from town orcountry. Ho therefore, hopes to merit a continuance of that support which has been so long accorded Auckland, October 12,1883. GRAHAME'S PUBLIC BONDED STORE, FORT-STREET. MR LOUIS FLEMMING, Manager. Importers and the Commercial Public^rnay rely upon ovcrv care and attention being given to their interests. WM. S. GRAHAME. T IND'S Tea and Strawberry Gardens, JL Northcote, now open.. Every.accommo dation to Visitors and Picnic Parties. Orcam always ready. , t^toTICE TO HOUSE OWNERS s glading & SONS, Paporhangcrs, nro now P-eiared to Hang Paper in a superior manner for lOd per piece, in any part °f the own or suburbs. Pauiting, &c, equally cheap' S. GL-DING & SONS, Gaol Road, Kyber Pass. Post orders punctually attended to. DHYAUIASON, of Durham-street, in _ thanking his customers for their liberal support f_rnthe ngpast .to •tfflk_*_*__? _%_f. j them tout he has opened a BRANCH bubi NESS at PONSONBY, where.he mll be able to supply his suporior Rangeb,Portable vj» Boiiins, and Genbrai Ironmong_RY at veiy low prices. j^u^oN. Close to Ponsonby Hall



Business Notices. TI7"IREWORK ! ! WIREWORK ! ! J. RETFORD, PLUMBER, CHANCERY-STREET, Having engaged an expert Wireworker from Sydney, is prepared to execute all orders in the Wire Line, such aa Flower Baskets, Stands, Screens, Fire Guards, &c. Samples can be seen at J. Petfoiid's, Chan cery-street (rear of Arch. Clark and Sons). nnilE UNION STEAM SAW, MOULD -*-I_JG, SASH AND DOOR COMPANY (LIMITED). WHOLESALE T.MISER DEALER. MANUFACTURERS OF STOCK DOORS AND SASHES. The Company quotes for Cargoes of 20,000 feet, and over, of kauri timber, delivered at any pub lic wharf in Auckland and Suburbs, from its Talrua Saw Mills. Flooring, Lining, Architraves, Skirtings Mouldings, Shingles, and Palings are manu factured at Tairua, and delivered \inder this ar rangement. A cargo may bo assorted to include any por tion ;of the above manufactures, which are of variety to include all the necessary furnishings for a complete building, as usually furnished in the Town Timber Yards. The Company, byarrangemont, allow tho use of its Mechanics' Bay Yard for storage of timber so ordered. Quotations are at Bush Mill prices, with freight and wharfage added. Deliveries will bo given from Mechanics' Bay Yard to sort up orders executed from Talrua, or to accommodate customers with immediate wants. IY/TECHANICS' BAY FACTORY. DOORS, SASHES, TURNERY, FRET WORK, and BRACKETS aro sold in Whole sale lota only, and at discounts, to induco Tim ber Dealers, Buildors, and Agents to keep tho Company's goods in stock. Come and See/ THE jf / CUOICE SELECTION /*/ CHANDELIERS, A/ TANKS. BRACKETS. AZ/tINWARK, GLOBES. SCO., /y PLUMUINO- A ,_ / / GASFITTINO, TOWN Pmccß. X%CLUrANGING. &0., /$)/ At Shortest Notice and /y/ Town Prices. / / 0. MAY'S BUILDINGS, / / DEVONPORT. mIIEIIAV M A R X E T A. 10>, QUEEN-STREET, Auckland. ON SALE, Arrived per Coromandel and Roman Empire— White Clover, lied Clover, Alsyke Clover, Cowgrasa, Meadow Fescue, Meadow Foxtail, Crested Dogstnil, Rape, Trefolium Incarnatum (Scarlet Clover). From America direct —Timothy, Kentucky llluugruss (I'un. Pratensis). Poverty Bay Ryegrass, Canterbury Ryegrass, Cocksfoot, Prairicgrass, Rattail. EARLY SEED POTATOES, as follows :-Ash leaf, Kldnoy, Taylor's Kidney, Canterbury Flukes, Pattorson'a Victoria. Latisii Varieties—Hobart, Sutton's Magnum Bonum, Sutton's Flower Ball, etc. ALSO, Oats, Barley, Garden and Flower Seed; Coarso Fino, and Rock Salt; Bran, Sharps, Now Zealand Flax, Tow, Bacon and Hams. BONEDUST and BONEFI.OUR of nil grades. ISLAND AND PERUVIAN GUANO &c, ice. Sec. HESKETH & AITKEN. [CAHD.I _ "Ty J. D ALT ON, C.E., " • AUCniTKCT AND SURVEYOR, Has Removed to High-street (fronting Vulcan Lane), over Mr White's, Law Stationer. PATENT AGENT riEESTS OF DRAWERS. Vory Handsome Chests of Drawers, in Rich Mottled Kauri, are now soiling at the following prices for Cash:—Tho Duko of Edinburgh Chost of Eight Drawers (the bonnet drawer richly panelled with totara, bird, and rcrwa rowa) .£6 10s; Flvo Drawer Chests, £1. The abovo articlos havo always givon great satisfaction, and be come more beautiful with age. W. NORRIE, Top Of SnORTLAND-STBEBT. THE PRUDENTIAL MUTUAL, SICK, AND MEDICAL BENEFIT 80CIETY OF AUSTRALASIA (Under the Friendly Societies' Act), Head Oilloo .. .. Collins-street, Melbourne President: Hon. Honry Cuthbort, M.L.C.; Trustees: Hon. Graham Berry, Hon. R. Richard son, W. Roynolds, Esq., J.P., A. Young, Esq., M.L.A. Auckland Branch—l 72, Queen-street (next Rattray's Buildings). Life Assurances, with Sick Pay and Modical Attendance; Juvenile Benelits; Weokly, Monthly, and Quarterly Payments. T|. AND W. FOWLER, PLUMBERS, GASFITTEHS, AND BRASS .FOUNDERS, 18 and 50, Victoria-street* to shipbuilders and others. F. AND W. FOWLER having bought from Mr A. Stevens his Stock of Patterns, arc now prepared to do all Castings at tho shortest notice and on tho most reasonable terms. Dumps and Spikes always on hand, and at Lowest Rates. August, 1883. SUPERIOR CORRUGATED TANK.-. J. EIcEAN Has for Salo a number of the above, with Taps, ready for use, price 355, at his shop, Wellesloy street East (next door to Crowther's Stables). Large Quantities of Spouting, Ridging, and Down Pipes always in Stock. Verandah Iron curved at the shortest notice. Country orders will always receive his prompt attention. Lead Washers always on hand. . mnos. J. HARBUTT, X MANUFACTURER OF CORN BROOMS, Auckland. TRADE JKAPAIf- MARK. mO PHOTOGRAPHERS. A. B. BROOMHALL & CO., PHOTOGRAPHIC STOCK IMPORTERS, _6 SHORTLAND-STREET, AUCKLAND, Improved Tonrists' Sots, complete, from 12a.



Money. INDUSTRIAL AND PROVIDENT PERMANENT BUILDING, LAND, AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY OF AUCK LAND. LIBERAL ADVANCES made on approved Freehold or Leasehold Properties for periods not exceeding TEN YEARS. S.MALI, MARGIN only lcquired. SCALE OF REPAYMENT REDUCED. FINES NOT ENFOBED in cases of Sickness or Want of Employment. BORROWERS SHARE IN PROFITS. PART OR WHOLE OF THE ADVANCE MAY BE REPAID AT ANY TIME. INTEREST' CEASKS ON THE PORTION REPAID. Further particulars may be obtained on appli cation at the Society's otlices, corner of Quekn- STREET and Vulcan Lane. GEORGE FRASER, Manager. HONEY TO LEND, in largo and small sums, at current rates of interest. Apply to PETER OLIPHANT, Solicitor, High-street. ONEY TO LEND, at a moderate rate of interest.—Apply to JACKSON & RUSSELL, Solicitors, Fort-street. ONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage, on First-class Froehold Securities. \V. COLEMAN, Solicitor, National Insurance Buildings. MONEY TO LEND, on Real Estate, in sums of CSO and upwards, at tho current rates of interest.—Apply Wm. S. Cochrane, Fort; street. MONEY TO LEND, in largo or small sums, at usual rates of interest CONN ELL & COOPER, Solicitors. Vulcan Lime. ONEY LENT ON PROMISSORY NOTES, HOUSES, FURNITURE, &c BILLS DISCOUNTED DAILYI MORTGAGES NEGOTIATED. JOHN W. HARDIE, Land, Commission, and Estate Agent, HIGH-STREET. AUCKLAND. XC'HANGE ON NEW YORK AND LONDON, in sums BUit. FOR SALE BY ARNOLD, HINES, & CO., Corner of Custom-houso and Fort-streets. MONEY TO LEND, at 8 por cent., in sums from £100 upwards.—W. and J. Frater. Land Agents, N.Z. Insuranco Buildings MONEY TO LEND, on Promissory Notos, on Mortgage, or on any available securities at Lowest Curront Rates. LONDON LOAN AND DISCOUNT CO., High-stroot. 2 doors from Vulcan Lane. £10 TO £1,000. VICTORIAN LOAN AND DISCOUNT AGENCY, HIGH-STREET. AUCKLAND (OPPOSITE CITY COUNCIL OFFICES). Money advanced from flio to £1,000 on Porsonal Security, Deeds of Property, Shares, &c. Repayments can be mado in Instalments of One Sim.i.iNO I'Kit Week for each Pound bor rowed, or in any way to suit borrowers. Communications Contldentiol. Pobt-ofkick Address: Box flO, Auckland. I~ ON DON Zl O RTGAGE, LOAN, AND _J DISCOUNT HANK. 50, SHORTLAND-STREET, Auckland (Opposite A. Clark & Sons' Waukiiouhk), And Llttlo Collins-street, Molbourno. LOANS ARE ADVANCED FROM £10 TO £1,000. Upon personal, freehold, and leasehold security, repayable by Weekly, Monthly, or Quarterly Instalment*-, at Lowest Current Rates. Advances made on Furniture without removal, and all classes of Merchandise. Loans Oiiantkimton Like Policies, Legacies, and Interests ir.snKit Wills. BILLS DISCOUNTED AT CURRENT RATES. Loans upon Deposit ok Deeds. Repayment by Easy Instalments. FORMS GRATIS. All communications and interviews held strictly conlidenliiU. UCK LAN D PERM ANE NT CO OI'I.KATIVI. 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Drapery. REAT SUCCESS OF DRAPERY SALE AT / THE "BON MARCHE." 217, Queen-street Immediate inspection should be made of the Wonderful Bargains at tho '• BON MARCHE." All Dress Material, Velveteens, Prints, Sateens, ■Zephyrs, etc., at a Great Sacrifice at the " BON MARCHE." Carpets, Floorcloths, Cretonnes, Counterpanes, Blankets, and Sheetings, at such prices a-s to defy competition at the "BON MARCHE." Ladies' and Children's Ulsters and Cloth Jackets from 3s lHd each at tho " BON MARCHE." Corsets, in great variety, from Is 3d per pair at tho " BON MARCHE," A Large Stock of White Kid Cloves, from .3d per pair, worth 2s fid, at the " BON MARCHE." Millinery, Flowers, Feathers, Laces. Ribbons, and All Fancy Goods arc being Cleared at Nominal Prices at the " BON MARCHE." Gents' White and Coloured Shirts, Ties, Collars etc., worthy o( Special Notice, at the ''BON-MARCH-..' Obsorvo the Address:-" BON MARCHE (A. LE SUEUR, Proprietor), 247, Queen-street two doors from Wellesley-street West. /♦ *\ / DEFERRED \ (payment I I SYSTEM I \ ♦» *_/ Tailors, drapers, MILLINERS, AND OUTFITTERS, HOBSON-STREET, HAVE A WELL-ASSORTED STOCK OF THE BEST CLASS GOODS. All Tweeds thoroughly Bhrunk before boing made up, and _ It and Workmanship Guaranteed. The Dkkkrkkd Payment Sybtkm has been (ound to bu a great boon, by enabling those with limited incomes to procure necessaries in the easiest possible way. INSPECTION INVITED __ Paperhangings, &<■■ T>APERHANGIN(!S. W. PHILLIPPS & SON lIAVK RKCKIVKD, XX LATE ARRIVALS, 185—P ACK AG E S-185 CONTAINING 55,000 ROLLS OF PAPERHANGINGS, CONSISTING OS- New Pattorns for Drawing, Dining, Bod-rooms, and Hall and Staircase, suitablo for the Mansion or Coltagc. BEAUTIFUL DESIGNS, AMD BEST VALUE EVER OFFERED IN PAPERHANGINGS. 91G-PACKAGES—9I6 SCRIMS AND 11ESSI AN S. Plate and Sheet Glass, White Lead, Oils, Turps, Varnishes, add all Trailu Sundries. W. PHILLIPPS k SON, 05 & 97. Quern-street. Public Bntlis. ~F\ Of O B A T 1! VX to ROTHS PUBLIC HOT, COLD, ANl> .SHOWER BATHS, Victouia- stkket K.\<v. •71M.KC-ONE SHILLING. Open all week d:iy. from it a.m. to !) p.m., and SUNDAY MORN INGS fromO till IU a.m. The Bath-rooms aro all private, and supplied with every conven ience, Turkish towels, Ilesh and hair brushes, combs, respirators, soaps, &c. Select Bath rooms (private) for Ladies every day, at all hours, with female attendance, One Shilling and .-iixponcc. Please, note the address-Victoria 9treet East, above the Greyhound Hotel, and next the Cheat) Bedding and Furniture .Mart Auckland. N.B. —llarhci' in attendance. Business Cards. [CAUD.I Xlf LLI A M CORBEIT, ARCHITECT, ST. MARY'S ROAD, PONSONBY. X\J Jl. SKINNER AND SON, V» • Builders, Carpenters, and Joiners, Vulcan Lane. All Branches of tho Building Trade executed by Experienced Workmen. Shop Fronts, Ollico Fittings, &c. T.DWARD BARTLEY, J ARCHITECT, STICHBURY'S BUILDINGS, QUEEN-STREET. TT-ARNOCK BROTHERS, SOAP AND CANDLE MANUFACTURERS, COX'S CREEK, RICHMOND. Ohio:: DURHAM• STREET, AUCKLAND. Cash Purchasers of Tallow. Wool, Sheepskins, and Bones. J A M E S C O R D O N, ANALYTICAL CHEMIST, METALLURGIST, GEOLOGIST, AND MINING SUBVEYOK. Amm'ccss * _ AICKIN'S LABORATORI, Quoen-strcot. Aucklaim WILLIAM THOMAS, Cornor of Lome and Victoria-streets, Auckland East, MONUMENTAL, MARBLE, AND GENERAL STONEMASON, ARCHITECTURAL SCULPTOR AND CARVER. Inscriptions Accurate and Beautiful. Monuments, Tombs, Hoadstonos, and every description of Stono Work at the Lowest Possible Prices for Town and Country. Established 1864. M ARTIN MoDERMOTT, Licensed Waterworks Plumber, Wholesale and Retail Tinsmith, Gasflttor, and Locksmith. All Orders Punctually Attended tot AUCKLAND, _, _ Victoria-street East, and at Collcgo Road, Ponsonby. TV STUBBING, AUTHORISED SURVEYOR, CAMBRIDGE, WAIKATO. Licensod under tho Land Transf or Act, 1870. T HENDERSON HOUSE, SHIP, SIGN, AND GENERAL DECORATIVE PAINTER, No. 8. Wyndham-street. W. Leys, BOOK BINDER, PAPER RULER, ABCOUNT BOOK MANUFACTURER, THRKB DOORS ABOVE " STAR " OFFICE. MERCHANTS' ACCOUNT BOOKS, Insurance and Mining Register Books Specially Ruled and Bound. Music, Magazines, Public Libraries, and Sun day School Books well bound. BAKERS' SPECIAL RULED DAY BOOKS Bibles, Prayer and Hymn Books Re-bound. BAND AND CHOIR MUSIC BOOKS RULED



Sporting. Tjl 'I N A L NOTICE. All intending Subscribers to " ZEALANDIA COMPANY'S" CONSULTATION on the Mel bourne Cup, 10s a member (first prize, £1,000; 2nd, .M 00; 3rd, £250; and special prize, £00; starters and non-starters divide £1,300); should apply at once, as the list, is rapidly filling, "ZEALANDIA," Care H. H. Hayr & Co., Box Xo. —, Post-ollice; or, "ZEALANDIA," Care 11. 11. Hayr & Co., Publisher, High-st., Auckland. Tj^INAL PUP. LIC NOTICE. 1883 MELBOURNE CUP 1883. THE GOLDFIEIjD CONSULTATION CO. £1 Shares £1,000 £1 Shares. Note.—This Company has boon forming fo' tho last live months, having met witli great success, the few remaining Tickets must be applied for at once. WiU close positively on November 3rd. - (.UAUTZOPOLIS, care T. Lennox, Box 53, Thames. DOBKET BLAIRIE, XV MEMBER OF TATTERSALL'S, Has Books Open on all Forthcoming Events— V.R.C. Derby Melbourne and New Zealand Cups (Double or Single Event). Longest Current Odds Laid. Address: TattersaU's, Auckland. A FORTUNE r.S A FORTUNE K3. FOR «' j?OR O ADAMASTO_f*S novelty CONSULTATION. ON THE MELBOURNE CUP, 1883. To be Rnn on the 6th of November. Capital £5000 In 30.000 Shores of 5s each. 131 Prizes guaranteed. To be distributed as follows :— Melbourne Cup. cash awam>& First.. .. ..£SOO 6a_..£looeaoh Second _. .. 300 5 at.. 60 each Third .. 200 10at.. 25each Starters (divided) 600 20 at- 12 10seaoh Nou-Bturter. ..1000 10at.. 6 -Beach 200 at.. 5 Oseaoh £2500 £2500 Each Tlckot has seven separate chances, Race and Cash Awards being drawn for separately. Please send Posto-lc. Orders, whon con venient, or Bank Notes. Cheques must be marked "correct" by Bank. If Stamps iv. -ont for Tickets please add One shilling in the Found extra Notice.—Kc»istercd Letters Not _-'-ceptod- Two stamps reiuired for reply and ro.ult. Will clodo on or about the third ol November. Address:-" ADAH.A STOR," Care of Lyons and Hart, Box 151. P.O. Dunedin. £4000 FißsTnuz*. £4000 -^'■"jqon grand consultation ON THE MELBOURNE CUP. TICKETS _ _ 10s EACH, Ist Horse _ _ £1000 4 Prizes of £250.. fill. _ 2nd Horse.. _. 2000 5 Prizes of £100.. 5. BrdHorsa.. .. 1000 6 Prizoß of £50.. 2'o Starters divide .. <00 4 Prizes of £25 _ ID Non-starters .. 600 15 Prizes of £10 - 150 20,000 Tickets, at 10s each, £10,000. Each ticket has six chances, being drawn B__ tlmos, viz., once for the Cup, and onoe for each lot of Money Prizes. Whon convenient, seed P.O. ordors, payable to La' Don. Count:-, oh -ques must add Is for oxchut*go, and must lie marked correct by Bank. It Bank Notes are sent, please use two envelopes, one sealed and placed ineidethe other. Registered Letters and Telegrams will not on any account bo received. Purchasers of a Book, containing 25 ticket-, will rcceivo one ticket as commission. This Consultation will bo advortisod In all the principal papers in New Zealand, and al-o Sydney and Melbourne. The editor of eaoh papor has the privilege of nominating a person to witness ana take part In tho drawing. A oommißSion of TeD per cent, will be deducted from all prizes to pay expenses. Enclose two stamps for roply and result. Result slips post<*d immediately after drawing. Roault will ai'-o be advertised in all the principal papora. Will cloeo before November sth. Intending lnvestoi c should apply early, aa the list is filling rapidly. Address— LA' DON. care of 8. A. Asher. Box 301, Post Office, Auokiand; or, LA' DON. are ot &A. Asher, 280. Queen-street. Auckland. RACK INVESTIGATION COMPANY'S DISCUSSION On the MELBOURNE CUP. To be run on Nov 0 iKsl. Closes Nov. 2,1883. 12,000 MEMBERS AT 10s. 150 Performers. Cash Awards. First .. ..£I6OO 6nt£so .. .. «00 Second .. .. 800 10 at SO _. _. -HO Third .. .. 400 15 at 15 _. _. 225 Bta*to_B _. .. 350 20 at 10 _ _ 200 Others _, ~ « Wat 6 .. .. 450 7-050 11 US NOMINATION PRIZES. , Winner. I Second, | Third. Ist Prize.. £'001 st Prize.. £761 st Prize.. £50 >nd Prize.. 702 nd Prize- 60_ndPri«e_ SO 3rd Prize.. sJ3rd Prize- 803 rd Prize.. 20 £_£>! em *To. KACH TICKKT HAS NINK (9) CHANCES. { To a Holder \ ££eOdd»3OOPRIZ_-. 20 to 1. J Eaoh member for every share names a horse, which will be written across the duplicates kopt by tho oompany Those numbers having the winner written on them will be put together: the First three drawn will receive the prizes as ahove. Tho same will bo repeated with those having tho Second written on them; and again also thoso with the Third-forming 3 distinct -.rawii.es, which will, of course be drawn after •ho ,vinne._ aro declured. In the event (In either of be 3 caa..-) of only Two Member, naming tto plan, *! ho sea, tho 3 Prizes will bo divided bet.*-.en them: if or.ly One (in either of the -3 canes), ho will receive all 3 Prizes duo to which ever h,- ramfd, Ist 2nd. or 3rd. A subscriber. ru.v holding 8 share., can numo tho ono hOTse 3 tii'no. or :i different hoi-sos, one to o.ich shliro. Nil. Two lii'i.VhAS (independent ot the Sweep) will be ulvi-ii :o tho member first naming he winuor. Apply by letter (wiih stamps for ro plies). addressed ..IsHaD. caroof Mr Bodley. Box 318, Post. Office, IIUNrDIN Registered letters or telegrams uotrecelvod. N.B—A card of tho nominations can be had by Bending a -tamped addressed envelope. __ LOLA MONTE S' GRAND CONSULTATION ON TUB _. MELBOURNE AND NKW ZEALAND CUPS, 1883, Of 10,000 Members at 10s eaoh. Ist Prize, 1000 sovereigns; 2nd Prize, 1000 half sovereigns ; 3rd Prizo, 1000 crowns, in each Cup. Melbourne Cup , New Zealand Ci p DISTRIBUTION. * DISTRIBUTION. IstHorso.. ..£IOOO Ist Horse.. .. £1000 2nd Horse .. £500 2nd Horse .. £.tW 3rd Horse.. .. £250 i 3rd Horse.. .. £2do Starters (divided) £100: Starters (divided) £130 Non-starters ' Non-starters (dividod) .. £550; (divided) .. £370 £2700 i -2300 Grand Total—Five Thousand Pounds. Kach ticket has two chances, and can draw tho first horse in oacn evont. Drawing unr.er tho supervision Of Committee of Shareholder*}. Appl*- by letter. I'lca^o forward Post Ollico Orders when convenient; * tis safer than sondi Dg notes, being equal to regit tration. Cheques must be marked correct by bank, and havo 1b added (or exchange when from country. Two stamps for reply and result Circulars containing full pnrtlculrrs, and form for applying for tickets, sent free to any address ou application. Wi.l close on or before sth November next. Adcreas— LOhA M 'NTES, Caro Mr A. Moss, Box 317. Post OlUce, Dunedin. Two Thousand Pounds for 10a. 150 «™_ L2OOO MELBOURNE CUP, ISS3. G. FLANEUR'S CONSULTATION. 2000 Members at £1 Each. 150 PRIZES. First Horse £700 Second Horso 300 Third Horso 200 Other Starters (Divided) 300 Non-starters (Divided) wo £2000 It is advisable that remittances ho made by Post-offico Order, Bank Notes, or Marked Cheques. Exchanges to Cheques must be added, with stamp for reply. Applications by lottcr only. Registered Letters or Telegrams will not, on any account, be received. Drawing • undor the supervision of a Committee of the Investors, will take place about_3lst °<____z Result Slips forwarded to Subscribers imme ' diatcly after Drawing. Address-" G. FLANEUR" CaroD.TWOHILL, 5 Park Hotel, Auckland



Sporting. T>AKURANGA HUNT CLUB. ANNUAL RACES Will take place, on tho ELLERSLIE Race course, TO-MORROW, SATURDAY, 27th OCTOBER, 1883. mHE AUCKLAND RACING CLUB -*- SPRING MEETING, SATURDAY, 10m NOVEMBER, 1883. Acceptances Spring Handicap and Hurdles, and General Entries, 2nd November. milE AUCKLAND AGRICULTURAL JL. AND PASTORAL ASSOCIATION ANNUAL SHOW Will be held in the Show Yards, Green Lane, ON THURSDAY AND FRIDAY, Bth and 9th Nov., 1883. Admission—First Day, ss; Second Day, Is. Entries close on WEDNESDAY, 31st October. THE ANNUAL ATHLETIC SPORTS (In conjunction with above) Will take place, on the ELLERSLIE Racel course, ON FRIDAY, 9th NOVEMBER, 1883. Prince of Wales's Birthday.) See Programme. Railways. "\pW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. AUCKLAND SECTION. PAKURANGA HUNT CLUB STEEPLECHASE, TO- MORROW, SATURDAY, 27TH OCTOBER, 1883. TRAINS will Leave Auckland at 12 noon | 1.40 p.m, 12.30 p.m. 2 p.m. 1.5 p.m. I 2.20 p.m. Returning at 3.15 p.m. | 5.30 p.m. FARES. Auckland to Racecourse Platform—ls, Rail; 3s, including Admission to Course. Newmarket to Racecourse Platform — Saturday, Return Tickets with Admission to Course, 2s extra. A. V. MACDONALD, District Manager. Sheriff's Notice AT O T I C E. I, EDWARD LISTER GREEN, Sheriff of the District of Auckland, hereby give notice that under a Writ of sale duly issued out of tho Supreme Court, of New Zealand, Northern District, Auckland, wherein tho Bank of New Zealand, of Auckland, in the City of Auckland, is Plaintiff, andltho Queen of Beauty Extended Gold-Mining Company (Limited), of Thames, in the Provincial District of Auckland, and whose registered ottlce is in the Insurance Buildings, Queen-street, in tho said City of Auckland, is Defendant, I will cause the Claim of the said Company, including the Plant, with all machinery and gear whatsoever belonging thereto, to be sold, on TUESDAY, the 30th day of October. 1883, at the hour of 12 noon. The sale will take place at the Shoriff's Office, Shortland-street, unless the debt and all ex penses be paid before that time. Tho Solicitor for the execution creditor is C. F. BUDDLE, Of Wyndham-street, Auckland. Dated at Auckland this 21th October, 1883. -VT O T I C E. I, EDWARD LISTER GREEN, Sheriff of the District of Auckland, hereby givo notice that under a Writ of Sale, duly issued out of the Supreme Court of New Zealand, Northern District, at Auckland, in an action wherein the New Zealand Timber Co., of Auckland, in tho Provincial District of Auckland, are Plaintiffs, and George Hnroourt and James Kay, of Auck land, in the said Provincial District, Brewers, aro Defendants. I have taken in execution at tho suit of tho said New Zealand Timber Company the Estate and Interest of the Defendants in all that piece or parcel of land in the said Provincial District of Auckland, comprising that Freehold Allot nient No. 38 of tho sub-division of allotment 8 Section 5, Suburbsof Auckland, situnteinOxford strectoffthe New North Road, Eden Terrace dis trict, together withßrowery erected thereon, and all tho Plants, Materials, and Fixtures connected therewith, and Outbuildings attached thereto. Tho Brewery and Plant aro quite nc v, having only recently been erected, and comprise all tho plant necessary for carrying on operations. The Brewery is also supplied with a good siring of suitablo water. And I also give notice that I shall cause the said Land, with building thoroon, to be sold by Public Auction at the Sale-room of B, Topks, Queen-street, Auckland, on WEDNESDAY, the Uth day of November, 1883. The solicitors for the execution creditor are Messrs Dovore and Cooper, of Queen-street, Auckland. Dated at Auckland this 23rd day of October, 18S3. EDWARD L. GREEN, Sheriff. Educational. T_>UBLIC SINGING CLASS. Professor F. O. CailHau being compelled, through pressure of business, to relinquish the Popular Singing Classes held by him for nearly four years, has much pleasure in handing tho Conductorßhip ovor to Mr GEORGE E. BOYLE, who has been his pupil slnco his arri val in Auckland, in whose capacity as a teacher ho places every confidence, and trusts that the public will oontinuo to support the classes in the future as thoy have done in the past. Now quarter commences on 13th instant. Fees: Indies, fls; Gcntlomon, 10s Gd per quarter, in advance. Names enrolled at 7.30 p.m. on Tuesday, 30th inst., at tho Christians Meeting House, corner Cook and Hobson-streets, where tho Classes are held. Ab tho studies for Ihe next quarter will embrace a system of voice cultivation not yet taught in classes, old pupils are particularly requested to attend the advanced class. MR ANGELO FORREST (Pupil of Mr Charles Halle, Dr. Bridge Westminster Abbey: and the late Dr. Jamcs,Ely Cathedral), having decided to remain perman ently in Auckland, is prepared to give Advanced Musical Tuition on the ORGAN, PIANOFORTE. HARMONIUM SINGING, HARMONY, CANON COUNTERPOINT and FUGUE Terms on application. Temporary address: Post-ofllce, Auckland. Musical. "TT FRIGHT GRAND. JUST OPENED, AND ON VIEW, FINEST PIANOS EVER IMPORTED. ONE HUNDRED GUINEA PIANOS FOR EIGHTY GUINEAS! SEVENTY GUINEAS! SIXTY GUINEAS 1 Persons wanting a really first-class Piano would do well to call and see above, Avhich can be had at a SAVING OF at LEAST TWENTY GUINEAS. PIANOS OR HARMONIUMS TAKEN AS PART PAYMENT. Competent Judges have pronounced samples of theso Pianos as tho Sweetest Toned and Best Made Instru ments Offered to the Public, and for PRICE UNEQUALLED. NOW ON VIEW At THOS. H. WEBB'S, OAK HOUSE, HOBSON-STREET (mirei doors from cook street). ' - Lime. /GROUND LIME. GROUND LIME FOB SAJ_E SOUTHGAT- 3 __AHURANG k I o HYDRAULIC GROUND In any quantity, for Concrete Paths, Fleors, Cellars, &c. (next to stone flagging is un rivalled for durability and hard-setting qualities). For tanks and other wet work it is a first-class material. B. KEANE, SOLE AGENT, CUSTOMS-STREET,



Tenders. .__M_Z "VTEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. COAL SUPPLY, 1884. Railway Department, Wellington, October sth, 1883. Tenders will be received until Noon of MONDAY, 29th October, I*BB3, for the Supply and Delivery of Coal and Coke for the New Zealand Railways. They must be addressed to tho General Managcrof New Zealand Railways, Wellington, and marked outside, "Tender, for Coal." Specifications can be seen, and forms of tender obtained, at the ofllees of the Railway Managers at Auckland, Napier, Wellington, Wanganui, New Plymouth, Nelson, Picton, Greymouth, Westport, Christchurch. Dunedin ; and tho Stationmasters' ofllees at Whangarei and Invercargill. . Telegraphic tenders will bo received if pre sented at any Telegraph Ofllco by Noon of the same date, provided that written tendets in due form are lodged at a Railway Manager's oflice by the same hour. The lowest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted. J. P. MAXWELL, General Manager, New Zealand Hallways. TTTAIKATO - THAMES RAILWAY. EUREKA CONTRACT (PERMANENT WAY). LENGTH, ABOUT 17 MILES. Public Works Office, Wellington, October 4,1883. Tenders will bo received at this offioe until noon on FRIDAY, the 23rd Novomber, 18.3, for the above Contract. They are to be marked on the outside, "Tender for Eureka Contract/ and addressed to tho Hon. the Minister for Public Works. Telegraphic tenders, similarly ad dressed and marked, will be received if pre sented at any Telegraph Office by noon of the same dato, provided that tenders as abovo aro lodged at any District or Resident Engineer's Office by the same hour. Specifications and general conditions may be seen at this offioe; at the Public Works Offices, Auckland, Wanganui, Christchurch, Dunedin, and Invercargill; at the Railway Stations, New Plymouth and Napier: and at the Warden's Office, Grahams town. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. By command. JOHN BLACKETT, Englncer-in-Charge North Island. FOXTON— NEW PLYMOUTH RAIL WAY. TANGAHOE CONTRACT (FORMATION AND PERMANENT WAY). LENGTH-ABOUT 6J MILES. Public Works Office, Wellington, 4th October, 1883. Tenders will be received at this office until NOON on TUESDAY, the 13th November, 1883. for the above contract. They are to be marked on the outside, "Tender for Tangahce Con tract," and addressed to the Hon. the Minister for Public Works. Telegraphic tenders, simi larly addressed and marked, will bo received if presented at any Telegraph Offloe by NOON of the samodate, provided that tenders aB above are lodged at any District or Resident Engineer's Office By tho same hour. Specifications and general conditions may be seen at this office, at the Publio Works Offices, Auckland, Hawera, Wanganui. Christchurch, Dunedin, and Inver cargill- at the.Railway Stations, New Plymouth and Napier -, and at the Warden's Office Grahamstown. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. By command. JOHN BLACKETT, Engineer-in-Charge, North Island. T)rrELLINGTON-NAPIER RAILWAY. TAHORAITE STATION BUILDINGS CONTRACT (INCLUDES 17 BUILDINGS). Public Works' Office. Wellington, 15th October, 1883. Tenders will be received at this office until noon on FRIDAY, the 16th November, 1883, for the above Contract. They are to be marked on the outside, "Tender for Tahoraitc Station Buildings Contract," and addressed to tho Hon. the Minister for Publio Works. Telegraphic tenders, similarly addressed and marked, will be received if presented at any Telegraph Office by noon of the samo date, provided that tenders as above aro lodged at any District or Rcsidont Engineer's Office by the same hour. Specifica tions and general conditions may be soon at this office ; at the Public Works Offlcos, Auckland, Hawera. Wanganui, and Kopua; at the Rail way Stations, New Plymouth and Napier; and at the Warden's Offioe, Grahamstown. Tho lowest or any tender not necessarily acoeptod. By command. JOHN BLACKETT, Engineor-in-Chavgo, North Island. REPAIRS TO QUARANTINE STA TION, MOTUIHI ISLAND. Public Works Office, Auckland, October 33,1885. Written Tenders will bo roeeived at this Office until noon of SATURDAY, 3rd November, 1883, for Repairs to the Quarantine Station Buildings, Motulhi Island, Auckland, construction of Water Tank, and other works, at the Quaran tine Station. Plans, specifications, and condi tions of contract can be seen at this Office, and at the Warden's Offieo, Thames. Tenders must be addressed to the Hon. the Ministerfor Public Works, Auckland, and marked outside " Tender for Repairs to Quarantine Station." The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. By command W. H. HALES, District Engineer. ■vr O T I C E. Tenders aro required until Noon of TUES DAY, the 6th proximo, for Building a Steam Launch for the Marine Department, in accord ance with plans, specifications, and conditions to be seen at this office on and after TUESDAY, 23rd instant. The lowest or any tender not necessarily neoeptcd. THOMAS HILL, Collector. Customs, Auckland, October 20th, 1883. mO BUILDERS. Tonders will be received up to noon on SATURDAY, 27th instant, for Erecting Addi tions to the Edinburgh Castle Hotel. ' Plans, Sec., at our Offices. EDWD. MAHONEY & SON, Architects. mo BUILDERS. EXTENSION OF TIME. Tonders will bo received until noon on FRI DAY, November 2nd, for tho Erection and Completion of Buildings at Onehunga for the Now Zealand Iron and Steel Company. EDWARD BARTLEY, Architect. m O CARPENTER... Tonders will be received until noon of tho 2nd Novembor for the erection of a Cottage at Mount Eden. R. KEALS & SON, Architects. mO SHINGLERS. Tenders will bo roeeived until noon of tho Ist November for ro-Shingling All Saints' Church, Ponsonby. R. KEALS & SON, Architects. mO PAINTERS AND PLUMBERS, Tendors required for tho above branches al tho New Shops, Wollcsley-street Plans anc specifications to bo seen on the job, when tenders are to be left up till Noon on SATUR DAY, October 27th. THOS. COLEBROOK, Builder. mO BUILDERS Tenders will be received until noon on WE_ NESDAY, 31st inst., for tho Erection of Blacksmith's Forgo in Albort-stroct. F. W. GREY, * Architect. 252, Queen-street FTTO BUILDERS Tenders will be recoived until noon oi SATURDAY, the 27th inst, for tho Eroction o a Brick Shop in Market Square F. W. GREY, Architect 252, Queen-street. . , I rf\~~o BUILDER S . Tendors will be recoived until MONDAY, the 2.th inst,. at 12o'clock noon, for the erection of ! aCottage Residence at Ellorsllo. W. F. HAMMOND & SON, Architect-. rp O B V I L 5 E R Si Tenders will be reccivod till noon on MON DAY, the 29th inst, for the Erection and Cf m plction of a House in Wood-street, Ponsonby, Plans and Specifications can be seen at Pait itiDQK & Woollams', Queen-street The lowest or any tondcr not necessarily accepted. ENDERS Wanted for the Erectiono the Auckland Harbour Board'sOfflce Build ing, in Concrete or Brick. Plans, Specifications Sec., to be seen at my Offices, here, and in Dune din. Tenders received till noon on TUESDA . November 13. DAVID ROSS, F.R.L, 8.A., , Architect \ Fisher's Buildings, Queen-street.



Amusements. /") PE R A HOUSE, Great Success !! Great Success 11 1 GRAND COMBINATION VARIETY ENTERTAINMENT^ || TO-NIGHT. TO-NIGHT. TO-NIGHT. Sentimental, Comic, and Irish Songs, Acrobatic Feats, Dances, and Negro Sketches, New Farces, Songs, Sec, Plantation Acts, Duicn Impersonations, Tho following artists will appear:—BAßßY O'Neil (in his Now Budget of Songs), Mr A. i Lissant, Reilly Brothers, Mr T. Williams, Met- -j tarn Brothers, Robertson Brothers, Mr St. Clair, ,-« Eldrcd Brothers, Beake Brothers, and Marshall ; Brothers. , , _. „ Prices of Admission:—Dress Circle 4s; Stalls, - j 2s 6d; Pit, Is. , . f \ BBOTT'S OPERA HOUSED WEDNESDAY NEXT, OCT. 31, Opening Night of the Celebrated Comedian. - MS Po_.Ki IN THE STRATEGIST! Assisted by his Accomplished Wife, MRS JULIA A. POLK! And Supi-rted by THEIR OWN SPECIAL COMEDY COMPANY, |H| Who will arrive from Sydney by the Tarawcra on Tuesday next. t3~ Special Notice— NO ADVANCE IN PRICES. The BOX PLAN IB Now Open at Lennox's' Stationer, Queen-street, Whoro Seats can be RESERVED DAILY OR IN ADVANCE. ST. MATTHEW'S ELOCUTION i CLASS. A GRAND MUSICAL AND LITERARY .1 ENTERTAINMENT Will be held in St. James's Hall, TO-NIGHT, OCTOBER 26. PROGRAMME: Overture.. Messrs Hood and Slater i Song—"l Fear No Foe "..Mr Simpson Recitation—" Trio lof Pickwick ".. Mr Barry .. A Song—" Tho Lonely Harp". .Mrs Morrin | Song—"The Friarof OrdcrsGroy"..Mr Worrall J Recitation from " Othello ".. Mr Gcorgo Comic Song—" Tho Wonderful Musioian"..MC _ Warner Interval of Ten Minutes, Pianoforte Solo. .Mr Ralph Hood Song—"When Night is Darkest, Dawn la § Nearest" (by Laud).. Mr Burnham Recitation (in character)—" Shamus O'Brion"..' '&} Mr Lawrence Song—"What would you do, Love"..Miss Greea Song—" The Bend of the River "..Miss COBtar Impersonations ala Maccabe—Mr Warner Finale—God Save the Queen I ACCOMPANIST - MR SLATER. Doors open 7.30, commence at 8 p.m. Tickets. | Is -, to be had at Mears's, Bookseller. W. LAWRENCE, Hon.Seo. | THIANCY DRESS BALL. 1 PONSONBY HALL, TO-NIGHT, NOV. 2, 1*383, M UNDER THE AUSPICES OF THE "AT "■'» HOME " COMMITTEE. Those who havo not as yet applied should! send in their names at once to the Ticket Com- M mittee, Messrs Masepield, Cunningham, and Evans. Only a limited number will be issued. D. F. EVANS, Hon. Sec. RESCUE OF HARRY GRAY at Theatre '** Royal on MONDAY next. Admisson, la'; Dress Circle, 2s; commence 7.30. See parttctt* lars in Saturday's issue. T\ A N CI N G,; THE NEW WALTZ AND FRENCH COTILLIONS, Also ALL OLD AND MODERN DANCES M taught by PROFESSOR JULES BERNARD, :1 From Paris. MEMO.—On and after the Ist October intend. Ing Pupils can join Classes by the month (fous : «.] lessons), 10s 6d. Private Lessons daily at Residence, Devon* ."' shire House, Hobson-street. * j ■ '■ 1 . Bazaars. * j A BAZAAR, in aid of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church Building Fund, will 1 be held on THURSDAY, FRIDAY, and SATURDAY, Bth, 9th, and 10th November * next, in Mcssra S, Coohrane and Son's New ill Auction-rooms, beside Oie Union Bank. Needle work, China, Pictures, Fancy Articles, Worlca of Art, Books, Flowers, &c, will bo thankfully f \ received by any Member of the Committeß.'BsJ Ecclesiastical. "\TON-SECTARIAN CHURCH, HOT j _Ll LAKES. j It is proposed to erect a Church Building: at Ohinemutu, on Lake Rotorua, at, a cost of about J *250, for the use of residents and visitors to tho 1 Hot Lake District, and to be available for tha services of the ministers of all Evangelical Pro- 83 testant denominations, and for purposes of a j Sunday-school. The residents have opened tha ■$ subscription list with about £70, and it ia ,j§ earnestly hoped that the public of all denomina tions, and especially persons who have been to the Hot Lakes and seen the need for such a building, will kindly assist in tho obioct. The Z following gentlemen, representing various de nominations, will have pleasure in receiving contributions to the Building Fund, and from .3 any of them circulars and other information '-. may be obtained:—Mr F. BatUey, Mr T. Buddie Mr J. Chambers, Mr E. Champtaloup, Dr. ■ ' Kenderdine, Mr J, M. Lennox, Mr T. Macky. -_ and Mr J. L, Wilson, Treasurer. E. CHAMPTALOUP. i Cricket Material. J^t R I "(3 X E ?V Robinson's Choice Assortment of Light Bab) i and other Cricket Material to be soon at Bailey '» . Tobacconist, Rattray's Buildings, Queen -street*. A MENDED LAWS OF CRICKET^ m NOW ON SALE, IN NEAT PAMPHLET FORM, PRICE QD., AT J. MUMFORD'S, ] HIGH.STREET, AUCKLAND - Volunteer Notices. TO VOLUNTEERS, - INFANTRY, ARTILLERY, CAVALRY, AND NAVAL BRIGADES. o C. W. ROBERT / '" Begs to annouueo he is Manufacturing, In Silver, Silk, and Worsted Embroidery, _ Officers'LocalForageCapßadoes.Coloub: '■ Serge ants' Arm Badges, Regimental _3| ). Badges to any design, etc. 'Zjl. C.W.ROBERT, * MANUFACTURER, \, palmerston North, N.Z. - —— ; - -.■ - Notices of Removal. XTOTICE of removal; ; CHAS. E. COOKE 1 (Associate Institute Civil Engineers), -ft* * | CIVIL ENGINEER AND SURVEYOR, Has Removed from Rattray's Buildings td 'I Canada Buildings, late City Council Offices. '-"'•_ . 1%/TESSRS. JACKSON AND RUSSELLi • -"-■- SOLICITORS. . Have REMOVED from Fort-street to No. 12, SHOBTUND Cbkbcent ; (Opposite Messrs A. Clark & Son's Warehouse},' V t Ist September. 1883. - | • f ¥otice to clients; " Mr Beale, Solicitor, has removed to No 121 •*"" i, Mercantile Chambers (ground floor), Queen. ":"¥ s-1 ___*_ between Bank ot New Zealand and & J M. and J. MOWBRAY havo removed ' .