The Auckland Evening Star.

VOL XXII.-NO. 4,215

AUCKLAND, N.Z., MONDAY, DECEMBER 17,' 188*

PRICE: ONE PENNY,



Shipping.. £ if tr "PACIFIC MAII STEAM A SHIP CO. "t^^^^P^THROUGH THK UNITED -was..* STATUS OF AMERICA, VIA HONOLULU, TO GREAT BRITAIN. Under Postal Contract with tho Governments of New Zealand and New South Wales. passengers booked through to Liverpool, London, or Paris, via the Great Overland Hoad of America, and Ihe Steamers of the Atlantic Lines from New York.. 1 ; Date of Date of Steamer. :Ton..i Sailing to Sailing to i Sydney. 'Frisco. Onortthout 18SS. 1884. CUV of Sydney.... M* Dec. 15 Jan. 8 Australia 3.211H - Feb. 5 ■y,yn,[\; _..____.___. ~2,1' Feb.o,lßßl Mar. 4 ' ' FARES:— First-class £tW and upwards Htrer;i:;e ,t32 3s. Od. and upwards First-class to San Francisco £40 Steerage £20 Through Cabin Passengers aro permitted to lay over at Honolulu, or any of the cities of tho United Suites, not to exceed six months. SOUTHERN PACIFIC ROUTE. Passengers to and from Europe may, without extra cost, avail themselves of the Southern Pacific Railroad and its connections, thoreby avoiding the winter cold of the Northern routo; 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 aftor _ p.m. on the day before tho sailing of stoamers for San Francisco. For freight rates and all othor Information apply to THOS. T. GAMBLE, Agent, Lower Queen-street ____^___*- 011 lB N T LIN Ei *e&S_i|B*Sp^ Under contract with tho New South Wales Government for tho conveyance of Mails and Immigrants. Tho following Steamships belonging to the Orient Co. and tho Paciflo Co. will leave SYDNEY and MELBOURNE on the under, mentioned dates for LONDON, via ADELAIDE, DIEGO, GARCIA (at steamer's option), SUEZ, and NAPLES:— Steamer. From i.ydnoy. From Melb'urne. LiotißlA December 22 December 28 IBKRIA January 5 January 11 Potosi January 18 January 25 And fortnightly thereafter. Through fares to London, £21 to £75. Passengers secure special advantages by booking through from New Zealand. Second class passengers by Orient steamer are provided with saloon passagos to Sydney or Melbourne. NAPLES TO LONDON by Rail.-Snccial arrangements made with Messrs Cook and Sons for the issuo ot through tickets at greatly re duced rates. PASSAGES FROM LONDON.—Sneoial facili ties aftorded for bringing out Friends and Relativo3 by pro-payment of tho passago-monoy "SPECIAL RETURN TICKETS, avallablo for 12 months, aro issued at tho following rates :— First Saloon £117 Socond Saloon £77 PARCELS BOOKED THROUGH to LON DON at Reduced Rates. For further particulars apply to UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND (LIMITED), Agents in New Zoaland. FTTNION STEAMSHIP U COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND (LIMITED). TIME TABLE. —December. FOR TARANAKI. NELSON, PICTON, WEL LINGTON, LYTTELTON. AND WEST COAST PORTS (from Manukau). Steamer. | Date of Sailing. j l^__] Kawka I Tucs., 18,10 a.m. I 9 a.m. Rotorua I Tues.. 25, 4 p.m. I 2 p.m. FOR GISBORNE, NAPIER. WELLINGTON. LYTTELTON, AND PORT CHALMERS (from Auckland). Waihora I Thurs., 20, noon I — Wairarapa I Thurs.. 27. noon I — FOR GISBORNE, NAPIER, AND WEL- LINGTON. South. Cross I Mon., 17, 6 p.m. I — FOR MELBOURNE (via Bluff). VVAinoRAt | Thurs., 20, noon j — W.VIRARAI'A! I Thurs., 27, noon I — tCall3 at Milford Sound. J Calls at Hobart. ~ FOR SUVA AND LEVUKA. PENGUIN I Mon., 17,5 p.m. I — " FOli SYDNEY. Rinoaroo. ia I Wed., 19, noon I — Rotomahana | Tucs., 25, noon I - FOR RUSSELL AND KAWAKAWA. Penguin I Mon., 17,5 p.m. I — Waihora I Tues., 18,5 p.m. | — During tho months of DECEMBER, JANU ARY, and FEBRUARY, RETURN TICKETS ■will be issued over the Company's Now Zealand linos, and to and from Hobart and Australia, at SPECIALLY REDUCED HATES, available for return till the 3lst MARCH, ISS4. Cargo must bo booked and alongside Two Hours beforo advertised time of departure. Passage Tickets must be taken at the Com pany's Office (Auckland Branch). Fort-atreet. _*"_-*•_*- "VTORTHERN STEAM- J_\Wjft_jk i^l SHIP CO. (LIMITED). I^llgllggls*^ TIME TABLE.—Decemher. Weather and other circumstances permitting. FROM QUEEN-STREET WHARF. Fon Tauranoa and Bay ov Plenty Ports. HTEAMER. I DATE OF SAILING. lona Monday, 17, 5 p.m. lona Thursday, 20, 5 p.m. Glenolg Saturday, 22, 5 p.m. Glenolg Thursday. 27,5 p.m. Glenelg Saturday. 29. 5 p.m. ~ Connects at Taurangra for Opotlki Btafl__ and Bay of Plenty Porta every Tuesday. For Rubbell. Whangaroa. and Manqonui. Glonnlg Monday. 17.5.30 p.m. lona Monday, 24,5.30 p.m. lona Monday, 31, 5.30 p.m. For Whangarei, Wiiangarei Heads, and Mangapai. Macgregor 1 Every Tuesday, 5 p.m. For Whangarei and Whangarei Heads (Carrying passongers and cargo for Waipu). Macgregor I Every Tuesday and Friday. 5 p.m. For Mercury Bay. Argyle I Friday, 21, i p.m. Argyle I Friday, 28, i p.m. FROM MANUKAU. For Hokianga. Rowena I Wednesday, 19,1 p.m. EXCURSION TICKETS at spocially reduced ratos will bo issued during December, January, and February, available for return until March 3,banro must be booked and alongside ONE Hour before advertised time of departure. Passage Tickets must be taken at the Com pany'B Oflico. No. 67. Queen-Btreet. Auckland. FOR HOKIANGA.—The s.s. ROWENA will leave Onehunga Wharf as above (weather and other circumstanoe3 permitting) on WEDNESDAY, Dec. 19, at 1 p m.-Northern Steamship Company (Limited), Auckland; or, A. Barnes, Onehunga. US, COROMANDEL. &sffif&£*ar THOMAS SCOTT, MASTER, TIME TABLE. Leaves Auckland: Leaves Coromandel: December. m . Docember. _ Tuesday, 18, 2 p.m. Wednesday. 10, 2 p.m. - . _^ Friday, 21.2 p.m. Saturdoy , 2 p . m . Weathor and other circumstances permitting, i Not responsible in shipping, carrying, ordis -OXKcSiVre Beivedßeived without shipping not...and within half an hour of advertised time of de ]gßl, Ma (Tc^lullingsJ WrNDLKy _ ~ " QTEAM TO THAMES, jfe*3_«=£i|r O connecting with River ___^rt_stty»qF. amors for STIRLING ,^|^^^WORrH.OHINEMyRI,WAL TEKAURI. WAIHI. TE AROHA GOLDFIELDS MORRINSVILLK WAITOA PLAINS, AND GRANI AJ._J FOSTER'S SETTLEMENT. TIME TABLE (For week ending Saturday, December 22nd). S.S. ROTOMAIIANA. PS KNTBRPRISE No. 2. AND ANNE MILBANK. FROM AUCKLAND: I Rotomahana I Enterprise lA. Milbank yrz:. n 11 p.m. I — Tugs' I - l l2P'm- S . ~ Laid up Thurs. . La"IUP- - J2p-m- Fri. - \ Z Sat . I ~ ! ' FROM THAMES: | Rotomahana.! Enterprise |X. Milbank Tue9- . Ua,m" 10 30nm JSSk idup- = - Fri. 1 — — sat. ; — ~ , No cargo received for Rotomahana within half an hour of advertised time of leaving. Not responsible for shipping, carrying, or die <_narKiDg!iveßtO F ek ;igi _ R&TINNJ _



Shipping. J^^r QTEAM TO LONDON. I^^^^g^PENINSULAR&ORIENTAL -***~_..___*<- HTKAM NAVIGATION COMPANY. FOR LONDON DIRECT. VIA COLOMBO. Steamor. Leave Leave Sydney. Melbourno. ISO ' 1881. Shannon J)c „. 2S Jnn _., „ 1881. PaRAMAMTA Jan. 11 Jan. 17 Cauthaqu rnn.2B Jan. 3! Lavenna Fob.B Fch.il Rosistta F c b.22 Feb. 38 And thenceforward every alternate week. Passengers and cargo hookedto London. Mar so.illcs Italy, Egypt, India, China, and Japan at moderate rates. Return tickets issued both to first and second olass passengers at especially low rates. Cheap reserved accommodation can be obtained in this company s vessels. Passengers booking at Auckland secure special advantages. For all particulars apply to ORUICKSHANK & CO., Agents. 18. Queen-street. Auckland. "DASSENGERS' LINE js{3&%Sj&- OF PACKETS TO NEW '^tjgfcg&Am^ ZEALAND. Owned by THE SHAW, SAVILL & ALBION SHIPPING CO. (Limited), 31, Leadonhall-Btrcot, London. Tho above line of ships are regular traders to all tho principal ports m New Zealand. Thoy aro clipper snips, classed Al at Lloyds, ana commanded by experienced masters. "The bill of faro is most substantial, and of tho best quality, and the accommodation roomy and convenient. Tho undersigned are empowered to grant passages from London to Now Zealand, pay ment for which havo been guaranteed in tha colony. Return ships to London also leavo at almost regular intervals. Full particulars on application to L. D. NATHAN 8c CO., ) OWEN & GRAHAM, .Agonts. CRUICKSHANK ft C 0..) A./2- QHAW, SAVILL, AND £5 ALBION CO.'S LINK ~^£g_^g>_Q FOR LONDON DIRECT. "T|SlS|lJi",|ifl'. Clipper Barque ANT ARES, Captain a. Lbwis, 821 tons, 100AI at Lloyds, is now loading for London and will have Quick deapatoh. For freight or passage apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agents. IS. Queen-street, Auckland, Dec.mbor 12.1583. A.*& nVTEW STEAMER ON J&*__ftk& i-1 THE KAIPARA. "^sJZ^jiAA!S—\ The new and fast s.s. NEP <afg|EgSca»TUXK will leave Helensville wl6*! *aC*^ for Dargavillo (and inter mediate stations) on Tuesdays and Thursdays, after tho arrival of the 7.15 a.m. train from Auckland ; returning from Dargaville on Wed nesdays and Fridays, at c.30 a.m. Cargo to be consigned to care of CAPTAIN PEARCE. s.s. Neptune ITIIME TABLE (DAILY) P-S. TONGARIRO. Leavo St. Holier's: Leave Auckland: 9 a.m. 2 p.m. 6 p.m. 6 p.m. RETURN FARES: SIXPENCE. J. D, CLARK, Master. As& FT 0K NORFOLK The SohoonerSOVEREIGN "''^S.BKIIS^nESDAY?__tii Docomber. ' For freight or passage apply to HENDERSON fc MACFARLAXE. ____-__*" r- "VXrAIUKU AND ONE- Jjg&Z-Mrlk, VV HUNGA STEAM IagMBga^NAVIGATION CO. (Limitkd). TIME TABLE.-S.S. MANUKAU. December, 18S3. Leave Onehunga: .Leavo Waiuku: Id-Wednesday. 9 a.m. 19-Wed., 1.30 p.m. 20—Thursday, 10 a.m. 20—Thursday, 2.30 p.m. 21—FridaylforManukau _ Heads), 8 a.m. 22—Saturday, 11.30 a.m. 22—Saturday, 1 p.m. 24—Monday, 1.30 p.m. 21—Monday, li p.m. 27—Thursday, 5 a.m. .7 —Thurs,, 9 a.m. 28—Friday, Ii.DO a.m. 28—Friday, i 0 p.m. 29—Saturday.0.30. a.ra. 29—Saturday, 1n..10a.m. 31—Monday, 7 a.m. 31—Monday, U. 30 a.m. AU freights payablo beforo delivery of goods. J BARR BROWN, Managing Director. __ jt Z miME TABLE FOR J^lfikAjk. J- DECEMBER. ■^gffASMzr STEAMSHIP WAITAKI. FOR WANGAREI. WHANGAREI (HEADS, MANGAPAI, AND PARUA BAY: Leavo Auckland at 8 p.m. on December 17th, 19th, 22nd, 2Gth, and at 10 a.m. on 29th. RETURNING FROM WHANGAREI: December 18th, 10 a.m.; 2lst, 12 noon; 21th, 2 p.m.; 28th. 5.30 p.m.-^lst, 9.30 a.m. Singlo-Saloon,. Os; Steorage, 12s Cd; Holiday Return, 28s. On arrival at Whangarei, the scrow tender LILY will convey passengers to Mangapai and Parua Bay. KAMO COLLIERY COMPANY (LIMITED), 14a, Queen-street, Agonts. J^^r TVBVONPOET STEAM #t¥§VfK _Lf FERRY COMPANY '•ilWi'iii'iii'lli * Tjjo a bovo Company havo a Steamer always on hand at shortest notico lor TOWING, PICNIC PARTIES, AND FISHING EXCURSIONS. J. R. D. BAKER, Traffic Manager. ■ Land and Estate Agents. J. MOSS & CO. • HOUSE, LAND, & ESTATE AGENTS. Wo beg tr Inform Owners of Property that Houses or „_d, for RENTAL OR SALE, are entered in tar Rogistry Free of Charge, for the informatl! iof thoso who favour ns with a cal at our offices, in Shortland-stroot. Money to Lend at Current Rates of Interest. OHN SOPPET, House, Land, and General Commission Agent, No. 8, Queen- Btreet, has for immediate sale (really cheap) :— 1 comfortable 6-roomed Cottago, Ponsonby; (terms very easy); also, 1 7-roomed House, 1 6-roomed House, 2 4-roomed Cottages, and 1 small Store, in town; 2 Dairy Farms, 10 miles from town; 2 p_.rtly-improvod Farms, ono 310 acres, the other 150 acres, about 12 mileß from town; and several other City and Suburban Properties at equally Low Prices. J P. STEWART • HOUSE. LAND, COMMISSION, AND FINANCIAL AGENT, CITY CHAMBERS (Corner of Vulcan Lane and High-street), AUCKLAND. Rents and Debts Collected, Mortgagos and Loans Negotiated. Monoy to Lend at Lowest Current Rates. T> M. HEIGHTON & CO., HOUSE, LAND, ESTATE AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENTS, VALUATORS. AND ACCOUNTANTS. Surveyß Conducted. Properties Bought and Sold. Mortgages and Loans Negotiated. New Zealand Labour Exchange and Missing Friends Agency. Agencies in all principal Towns throughout the Colonies. CENTRAL CHAMBERS, 177, QUEEN-STREET. | JM. LENNOX, • Land Agent, Stockbroker, Financial Agent, Arbitrator, Valuator, National Insurance Buildings, Queen-street, Auckland. — RENTS and INTERESTS collected. MONEY LENT OUT for Capitalists;no charge to lender. £0,000 TO LEND in sums of £50 and upwards, ongood Freehold Securities. SHARES: Bank, Insur ance, Mercantile, Loan, and all othor Shares Bought and Sold, . . The following Freehold Properties for Imme diate Salo :— OTAHUHU.—For Sale (a Bargain), Farm of 24 acres, adjoining the residence of tho Rev. Mr Gould, and commanding ono of the best views in tho district. This is a good opportunity for any gentleman wishing a blook of good land at a low price. Price, *55 per aero.—J. M. Lennox. •, I°3M MARINE RESIDENCE—a Genuino Bargain. Price, £5.50 (cost upwards of £900).—This beauti ful property contains 100 acres, about 40 ot which are in fair grass. There is a 7-roomed houso, well built, and all furnished ready foi occupation, with man's house, 2 now boats, 3C sheep and lambs, 3 milk cows. Price, £550 ---stock, furniture, and all included. Stoamoi passes three days a-ivcck. Tho proporty has a CTand beach frontagc.-J. M. Lennox Land Agent, Auckland. ~ „ 103 M FARM of 772 acres, li nulos from a railway station, clo3e to a cheeso factory, school, and church; about 300 acres in good English grasses B-room, d house, man's house, good orchard an. plantation of about 10 acres.-J. M. Lennox Land Agent. Auckland. 102 M HOWE-STREET—Two 3-roomed Cottages with wood-sheds and ovory conveniencei; free hold allotment. 40 x 100. Price, >M2n-£220 cash balance can remain.—J. M. LENNOX. 92M VICTORIA PARK, NORTH SHORE.-Loti 36, 37 and 38 for Sale, cheap.—J. M. LENNOX Land Agent, Auokland. J. M. LENNOX, Stock Broker and Land Agent, Nationa Insurance Buildings, Queen _treot.



I Money. MONEY TO LEND, on Real Estate, in sums of £60 and upwards, at the current rates of interest,—Apply Wm. S. Cochrane, Fort] 1 street, MONEY TO LEND, in large or Bmall sums, at usual rates ot interest. CONNELL & COOPER, Solicitors, Vulcan Lane. MONEY TO LEND, in largo and small suras, at current, rates of interest. Apply to PETER OLIPIIANT, - __ Solicitor, High-street. MONEY TO LEND, at a moderate rato of interest.—Apply to JACKSON fc RUSSELL, Solicitors, Fort-streot, ONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage, of First-class Freehold Securities. W. COLKMAN, Solicitor, National insuranco Buildings. ii/TONEY LENT ON PROMISSORY JLYJL NOTES. HOUSES, FURNITURE, Seo. BILLS DISCOUNTED DAILY MORTGAGES NEGOTIATED.! JOHN \V. HARDIE, Land, Commission, and Estate Agent, HIGH-STREET, Auckland. EXCHANGE ON NEW YORK AND LONDON, in sums to suit. FOR SALE BY ARNOLD, HINES, & CO., Corner of Custom-house and Fort-streota. £10 TO £1,000. VICTORIAN LOAN AND DISCOUNT AGENCY HIGH-STREET, AUCKLAND (OPPOSITE CITY COUNCIL OFFICES). Money advanced from 810 to £1,000 on Porsonal Socurity, DeedS of Property, Shares, &c Repayments can bo mado in Instalments of o_B Shilling! per Wkek for each Pound bor rowed, or in any way to suit borrowers. Communications Confidential. POBT-opgios APDHESB: Box 90, Anokland. INDUSTRIAL AND PROVIDENT PERMANENT BUILDING. LAND, AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY OF AUCK LAND. LIBERAL ADVANCES mode on approval Freehold or Leasehold Properties for periods not exceeding; TEN YEARS. Smalt. margin i only roqulreu. SCALE OF REPAYMENT REDUCED, FINES NOT ENFORED In coses of Sloknces or Want of Employment. BORROWERS SHARE IN PROFITS. PART OR WHOLE OF THE ADVANCE MAY BE REPAID AT ANY TIME. INTEREST CEASES ON THE PORTION REPAID. Further particulars maybe obtained on appli cation at tho Society's offices, corner of QutaN btreet and Vulcan Lane. GEORGE FRASER. Manager. LONDON MORTGAGE, LOAN, AND DISCOUNT BANK. 50, SHORTLAND-STREET, Atjcxlakd (Opposite A. Clark & Sons' Warehouse), And Little Collins-street, Molbourno. LOANS ARE ADVANCED FROM £10 TO £1,000. Upon porsonal, freehold, and leasehold security, repayablo by Weekly, Monthly, or Quarterly Instalments, at Lowest Current Rates. Advances made on Furniture without removal, and all classes of Mercliandise. Loans Granted upon Life Policies, Legacies, and Interests under Wills. BILLS DISCOUNTED AT CURRENT RATES. Loans upon Deposit ok Deeds. Repayment by Easy Instalments. FORMS GRATIS. All communications and interviews hold strlotly confidential AUCKLAND PERMANENT CO OPERATIVE BUILDING 8. INVEST MENT SOCIETY. Office : H7, Queen-street. LOANS granted upon approved securities ot Freehold or Leasehold Properties in sums of £20 to £6000, principal and interest boing repay ablo in instalments at tho following Reduced Rates for repayment of each £100 borrowed :— Repayments extend- „„_ , v „ '•?. Total Amount ing over ror "ceK- Repayable. & 8. d. £ b. d, lycar _ .. 2 0 0 101 0 0 2 years _. .. 1 010 108 6 8 Byears _. .. U 7 113 15 0 years _ 11 8 121 B 8 yearn _ .. 8 8 13318 9 8 years _ 7 1 117 IS 9 10 year, .. .. B 8 IC2 10 3 And in the samo propertion for smallor or larger loans. DEPOSITS.-'!ho Society rocoivos Monoy on Deposit: — Repayable at 7 days' notice, 5 poi cent, per annum. JOHN BATGER Secretary. Drapery. ExTENSION OP CASH SALE. MRS J. SMITH, in returning thanks to the general public for their very liboral support during tho last four weeks, begs to Intimate that, owing to the ENORMOUS SUCCESS ' OF THE GREAT CASH SALE, SnE WILL OFFER THE BALANCE OP HER STOCK ATA GREAT SACRIFICE. A Lot of Laco and Mnslin Curtains, slightly soiled, less than Half-prico A Lot of Counterpanes, all sines, slightly soiled, less than Half-price SBks and Satins In ondless variety Dress Goods, g. great bargain Good Calicoes from 2s fld por dozen Good Prints from 2Jd por yard Ladies' Underclothing, a Uttlo soiled, to be sold Cheap Black Satin Sunshades from 3s lid; Cold Sunshades from ls , Men s, Boys', and Youths' Clothing. REMNANTS ! REMNANTS ! ! J. S M I T 11, DRAPER, Next United Service Hotel.Queen-strekt, AUCKLAND. ,_✓"" "*«*^_ ■/&■' /. *\ / DEFERRED \ | p__,YMENT 1 J SYSTEM I mAILORS, DRAPERS JL MILLINERS, AND OUTFITTERS, HOBSON-STREET, HAVE A WELL-ASSORTED STOCK OF THE BEST CLASS GOODS. All Tweeds thoroughly shrunk before boing niarie up, and Fit and Workmanship Guaranteed. The Deferred Payment System has been found to be a great boon, by enabling thoso with limited incomes to procure necessaries in the easiest possiblo way. INSPECTION INVITED. Cash Customers receive 5 per cent. Discount (one shilling in the pound sterling) on all parcel! j of 20s and upwards. Musical. : — — ' ; piano!! J, HOWD EN. [ pianos. j pianos. i queen-street. I PIANOS, f p PIANOS, Nest PIANOS. • PIANOS.. Bank of New Zealand7 ] DOUBLE OVER-STRUNG IRON FRAME' By Asherborg, Manthey, and Neufeld, ] Very Cheap, and Superior to any ho has ot> Imported



IS usiucss Notices. THE UNION STEAM SAW, MOULD ING, SASH, AND DOOR COMPANY (LIMITED). WHOLESALE TIMBER DEALERS. MANUFACTURERS OF DOORS, SASHES, AND TURNERY. SUPPLIES IN WHOLESALE LOTS: SCANT UNO BOARDS (Rough and Dressed) CEILING BOARDS WEATHER BOARDS (Rusticated or F. Edged) FLOORING AND LINING ARCHITRAVES SKIRTINGS MOULDINGS (of any pattern) DOORS, SASHES, mid TURNERY, DELIVERED at any Publio Wharf in Auck land, or at the Company's Private Wharf, Mechanics' Hay. The Quality of the Company's Timber Is Un surpassed, and l'rici's specially favourable for Builders, Contractors, and oilier Wholesale Buyers. STORAGE ACCOMMODATION Affbrded _%• Arrangement in Mechanics' Bay Yard. SORTING-UP ORDERS Executed from Mechanics' Hay Yard without delay. QUOTATIONS AND PATTERN BOOKS On application at MECHANICS'HAY OR CUSTOMS-STREET. Come and See/ TIIK / / CHOICE SELECTION /*/ CHANDELIERS, /"^/ TANKS' BRACKETS. A/ TINWARK' GLOBES, ft*. /V PLUMBING, / / GASFITTING, AT / v / TOWN PMC** A/i'KLIJIANGING, ft* /\$ / At Shortest Notice as. /"ty/ Town Prices. / / O. MAY'S BUILDINGS, / / DEVONPORT. TITARNOCK BROTHERS, SOAP AND CANDLE MANUFACTURERS, COX'S CREEK, RICHMOND. Otitice: DURHAM - STREET, AUCKLAND. Cash Purchasers of Tallow. Wool, Sheepskins, and Bonea. TmDWARD BARTLEY, ARCHITECT. STICHBURY'S BUILDINGS. QUEEN-STREET. THE HAYMARKET 105, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. ON SALE, Arrived per Coromandel and Roman Kmplro— White Clover, Red Clover, Alsyke Clovor, Cowgrass, Meadow Fescue, Meadow Foxtail, Crusted llo;.r. tail, Itape. Treiolinm incarnatum (Scarlet Clover). From America direct —Timothy, Kentucky Bluegrass ll'o.i Pratcnsis). Poverty Ray Ryegrass, Canterbury Ryegrass, "Cocksfoot, l'rairiegrass, Raltail. EARLY SEED POTATOES, as follpws:-Ash leaf. Kidney. Taylor's Kidney, Canterbury Flukes, Patterson's Victoria. Latkii Vahii.iiks—Hobavt. Sutton's Magnum Bonum, Sutton's Blower Ball, etc. ALSO, Oats, Barley, Garden and Flowor Seed; Coarse Fine, and Rock Salt: limn, Sharps, Now Zealund i'lax, Tow, Bacon and Hams. BONEDUSTT and BONEELOUR of all gradeß. ISLAND AND PERUVIAN GUANO" &c, ice, &c. HESKETH & AITKEN. GRAIIAME'S PUBLIC BONDED STORE, FORT-STREET. MR LOUIS FLEMMING, Manaoeh. Importers and tho Commercial Public may roly upon ovory caro and attention being given to their interests, WM. S. GRAHAMS. SUPERIOR CORRUGATED TANKS. ! k~ j. lTkean Hn« for Salo a mimbor of tho nbov», with Tape, ready for use, prico :ios, at his shop, Wollesloy- Btroet East (noxt door to Crowther's Sttibleß). Large Quantities of Spouting, Ridging, and Down Pipos always In Stock. Verandah Iron curved at tho shortest notice. Country ordore ■ will always receivo his prompt attention. Lead Washers always on hand. \ THOS. J. HARBUTT, MANUFACTURER 09 CORN BROOMS, AUCKLAND. TRADB j KAP AI | MARK. AMES CORDON, ANALYTICAL CHEMIST, METALLURGIST, GEOLOGIST, ANB MINING SURVEYOR. Address AICKIN'S LABORATORY Queen-street. Aucklanu TT^IREWORK ! ! WIREWORK f i J. PETFORD, PLUMBER, CHANCERY-STREET, Having engaged an expert Wiroworkcr from Sydney, is prepared to execute all orders in Uie Wire Line, such as Flowor Baskets, Stands, Screens. Firo Guards, &c. Samples can bo soen at J. Pktkord 8, Chan cery-street (rear of Arch. Clftrk and Sons). IUIAJI T ii O MAS, Corner of Lome and Victoria-streets, Auckland East, MONUMENTAL, MARBLE, AND GENERAL STONEMASON, ARCHITECTURAL SCULPTOR AND CARVER. Inscriptions Accurate and Beautiful. Monuments, Tombs, Headstones, und every description of Stone Work at tho Lowest Possible Prices for Town and Country. ■VT 0 T I C E. FRESH MEAT. FrksiiMeat. FRESH MEAT. WILLIAM AVENELL Wishes to call tho attention of tho Residents and Visitors of Devonport and surrounding Districts that, having especial facilities, ho will supply fresh killed Meat every day during the coming hot, season at prices that defy competi tion. Sausages, fresh daily; Lamb, from 2s Cd per quarter; Prime Corned Beef (guaranteed sound at. lowest rates). All orders from the country (by post or otherwise) promptly attended 10. He is also it Gash Purchaser of Poultry, Dairy-fed Pork, and Vegetables in any quantity. WILLIAM AVENELL, BuTcrtKß, Mcatßa_aaT, Beach Road. Devonport. WH. SKINNER AND SON, o Builders. Carpenters, and Joiners, Vulcan Lane. All Branches of the Building Trade executed by t Experienced Workmen. I Shop Fronts, OillCß Fittings, fee. • -j henderson House, ship, sign, and general decorative painter, ' NO. 8. W YSTDII AM-STREET. /CHESTS OF DRAWERS Very Handsome Chests of Drawers, in Rich ' Mottled Kauri, are now selling at tho following prices for Cash:—Tho Duko of Edinburgh Chest ■of-Eight Drawers (tho bonnet drawer riohly a panelled with totara, bird, and rowa rewa) J26 10s; Five Drawer Chests, £4. The abovo articles have always given great satisfaction, and be oome more beautiful with age. C W. NORRIE, TOP Of SIIOItTLAKD-STEEBT, ..... . '.J!



Business Notices. rriHE NEW ZEALAND TOBACCO- X GRO\\ rING AND MANUFACTURING COMPANY (LIMITED). Read Oi wick and Factory: Auckland. IMPORTANT TO FARMERS. The above Company is desirous of com niunicating witli Fanners and others who are willing to grow Tobacco. (Jenuin'c Havana and American Seed and all Information FREE, which can lie obtained at my olllco, Mercantile Chambers, next to Bank of New Zealand. AUGUST VOLLBRACHT, Working Manager, December 1, !¥___ rTI-IEAL' CHRISTMAS PRESENTS. FANCY GOODS, TOYS. ELECTRO-PLATED WARE, &c. C. F. Kretschmar has the pleasure lo inform his friends and tho public that he has opened a Betail Shop of all kinds ot Fancy Goods suitable for Christmas and New Year's presents, at Queou-Klruct, junction ol' Wal.elleld-KU'oet, next door to Mr Vnrmini's. The RIVERS!)ALE manufacturj ING COMPANY (LIMITED), TANNERS, CURRIERS, GRINDERY AND LEATHER MERCHANTS, Have remoyi_d to more convenient Premises— ■it, GREY-STREET (Noxt door to Mr. Fowlor, Butcher). Splendid Assortment always on hand (at lowest trade prices) of Colonial, English und For oign Lea Uiers, Grindery, Shoo Mercery, English and Colonial Saddlers Leathers. Tannimjy: Warehouse: AVONDALE. 11, GREY-STREET. Telephone: No. 95 SKORKTAnv Wm. S. lIAMPSON. W. Leys, BOOK BINDER, PAPER RULER, ACCOUNT BOOK MANUFACTURER, THRWS DOORS ABOVH " BTAB " OFFIOK. MERCHANTS' ACCOUNT BOOKS, INBUKANCK AND MINING RBOISTiaI HOOKS Specially Ruled and Bound. Music, Magaainea, 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 RULFD BARCELS EXPRESS. Parcels are received and forwarded to nil parts of the World, at the lowest possible price, by the New Zealnnd Pareol Delivery, No. 8, Queen street. Also, Parcels received and forwarded to all Stations on the Auckland Railways, which saves sending to the Railway Stations. Parcels received and forwarded by all steamers, which saves sending to tho Wharf. All Parcels re ceived properly signed for. Safo and quick deli vory guaranteed.— The Now Zealand Parcel Delivery r.nd Forwarding Agency, at., Quecn street, Robt. Farrcll, Manager. Agents every where. Cartage executed on tho most reason qblo terms. /GROUND LIME, GROUND LIME FOR SALE • SOUTHGATE S MAHURANGI HYDRAULIC GROUND ROCHE LIME. In any quantity, for Concrete Paths, Floors Cellars, &c. (noxt to stone flagging is un rivallod for durability and hard-sotting qualities). For tanks and other wot work it is ati rat-class material. B. KEANE, SOLE AGENT, CUSTOMS-STREET \£T J. DALTON, C.E., ' * * ARCIIITECT AND SURVEYOR, Hub Removed to High-street (fronting Vulcan Lane), over Mr White's, Law Stationer. PATBNT AGENT ■VTOTICE TO HOUSE OWNERS. S. GLADING & SONS, Paperhangers, aro now Prepared to Hang Paper in a suporior mannor for lOd por piece, in any part of the own or suburbs. Painting, Seo., equally oheap. GLADING & SONS, Gaol Road, Kyber Pass. Poet orders punctually attended to. T\EVONPORT, NORTH SHORE WELLS BRO ' CARTERS, CARIUUIIS, ETO. Brides, Limo, Shells, Ash Tilee, &&. always on hand. T\ STUBBING. 'AUTHORISED SURVEYOR, CAMBRIDGE. WAHCATO. Lloenaod under the Land Transf or Act, 1870. (BY SPECIAL APPOIWTMBNTJ -rvixoN'S /STnqer \ le. (Awarded Prize Modal Sydney ExMMtion.l A NON-ALCOHOLIC, REFRESHING. AND STIMULATING BEVERAGE. IMAY BE PRCX3URED EVBRTWHERB, IN QUART AND PINT BOTTLES. PURCHASERS ARB CAUTIONED AGAINSI INFERIOR IMITATIONS SOLE AGENT (Wholesale):- ARTHUR H. NATHAN. "jVJTONUMENTAL MARBLE MASONS. Workers of Marblo Mantelpieces, Cho(rbnicrs and Toilot Tops, Slabs for Laboratory and Kutchors' Shops. Marblo worked to any design. Manufactured in Auckland.—R. LEVETT and CO., Victoria-street (noar Freeman'sJJay). Public Baths. OTOB A T H to ROTH'S'PUBLIO lIOT, COLD, AND SHOWER BATHS, Victoria-btreet East. Charge—ONE SHILLING. Open all week days from ft a.m. to 9 p.m., and SUNDAY MORN INGS from 6 till 111 a.m. The Rath-rooms are s.ll private, and supplied with every conven ience, Turkish towels, flesh and hair brushes, combs, respirators, soaps, &o. Select Bath rooms (privatel for Ladies every day, at all ■lours, with female attendance, One Shilling and Sixpence. Please note the address-Victoria (treet East, übove the Greyhound Hotel. &vi. next the Cheap Bedding and Furniture Mar* Vuckland. N.K.—llarher in attendance. Merchandise. Edward lewis and co., merchants, wine and spirit importers, AUCKLAND. AUSTIN, LEWIS, AND CO.-BOND-STREET, Dunedin. BERNARD LEWIS—7O, Mark Lane, London. AGENTS FOR : Walker's WW Old Highland Whisky, Pol Roger and Co.'s Champagne, Griffin's Bass and Sparkling Ale, Guinness' Stout, Griflir Brand, Thurston and Co.'s Billiard Tables, Sir John Power and Son's Old Dublin Whisky (tho finest in the world), H. Burgand Cognac Brandy, Chateau Jolimont Claret, and tho New and Valuablo Cordial, Montscrrat Limetta. Tho Loudon Business is ably managed by Ml BERNARD LEWIS, who possesses superioi knowledge and facilities in the Wine and Spirit Trado, and executes Indents for every doscrlj ion of Goods on very best terms T lON EL PHILLIPS ■*-- WINE AND SHIRIT MERCHANT, 3, Queon-street, Auckland, Has oponed in the same premises as occupied b; him six years ago, and will be, glad to sco all ol( f rionds and customers. LIONEL PHILLIPS.



Public Notices. Ttf~ 0 T I C E. TO BUYERS"oFmOUNT EDEN LAND. • THE UNSOLD PORTION OF V I X W POINT 'IKWP 0 I N A ALLOTMENTS WILL BE OPEN FOR SALE At the Auction Reserves, for a few days. SOME Ol' THE UE.ST SITES UNSOLD. Apply to R. A R T 11 U R Auctioneer ; Or to the Proprietors, on the property. "CI A N I) W. FOWLER, PLUMBERS, GASFITTERS, AND BRASS FOUNDERS, 18 and 00, Victoria-street. TO SHIPBUILDERS AND OTHERS. F. and W. FOWLER having bought from Mr A, Stevens his stock of Patterns, are now pie pared to do all Castings at the shortest notice and on the most reasonable terms. Dumps and Spikes always on hand, and at Lowest Rates.l August, 185.1. -i /\/\ QUEEN-STREET, AUOKLAND. EXI .RATION OF LEASE. PREMISES COMING DOWN. SELLING OFF ! SELLING OFF ! GENUINE CLEARANCE SALE. SALE COMMENCED MONDAY, THE 12th DAY OF NOVEM BER, 1883. N. G. LENNOX begs to inform lus patrons and the general public\hat ho is unablo to get a Re newal of the lease, and is compelled to offer tho whole of his Valuable Stock at tiio LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICES FOR CASH, to eil'ect a Speedy Clearance. THE STOCKS COMPRISE— The Newest and Choicest Collection ot Christ mas Cards yet seen in this city Letts's Diaries for 18S4 Account Books, of every sizo and description Note Papers, Letter Papers, Offlsial Paporg Envelopes for private and commercial use About 00 Copying Presses, all sizes and makes Silver and Gold Pencil Coses for Christma Presonta Card Cases. Fancy Goods, and Playing Cards Newest Photographic Albums, best makes Best Tracing Paper known, best T.-acing Linen Drawing Papers, mounted and unmounted Artists Colours, i.rushes, Palettes. &c. Mathematical Instrument's, T Squares, &c. Best Parchment. Legal Wafer Seals, &c. Every Dcscriotion of General and Morcanti Stationery Sunday-school Cards, Church Services, Family Prayers, Family Bibles, Teachers' Bibles Reference Bibles, Books suitable for Sunday school Libraries Books suitable foi- Country Libraries Books su'tablc for Christmas Presents, hand somoly bound Standard Novels of all kinds and bindings To Collectors—Rare and Valuablo Books, but few copies now procurable Books on New Zealand Magazines—All Hie Leading Magazines, in vols. School Hooks, as used in Government Scnools at lowest pricos School Copy Books, do do School Exercise Books, do do School Slates, Atlases, do do School Requisites, Wall Maps, &c, &o N.B.—All must bo Cleared, regardless of co BEFORE J/. XIUARY, 1884. THE. VS A GENUINE CASH SALE. N.-G. LENNOX, BOOKSELLER & STATIONER, 100, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. MT. CLAYTON, • HOUSE, LAND, COMMISSION AGENT AND SHIP BROKER. Allotments for Sale at Hamilton, Newcastle Alexandra, and North Shore. Money lent on good security. Offlco: 30, Insurance Buildings. Notices of Removal. T_> E M O V A L. W. H. Skinner, ARCHITECT, Has removed to Offices at tho corner of Vulcan Lane and O'Connell-streot. TVTOTICE OF REMOVAL. CHAS.~E.~COOI_.E (Associate Instituto Civil Engineers), CIVIL ENGINEER AND SURVEYOR, Has Removed from Rattray's Buildings to nada Buildings, late City Council Offices. T> °_S M O V A L. SAMUEL COCHRANE AND SON SAMUEL COCHRANE AND SON HAVE REMOVED REM O V E D TO PREMISES IN QUEEN-STREET, ALONGSIDE THE UNION BANK. October 22,188.1. Potteries. ■VT E W TON POTTER Y. Orders Taken for all Kinds of IMPERISHABLE DAMP - PROOF ENAM ELLED FACING BRICK. They can be produced in almost any Colour, and Moulded to any Design, and in Blocks liko Stone. , SAMPLES MAY BE SEEN AT THE WORKS. I havo a Large Stock of SnperiorCHARCOAL 1 FILTERS; also. PRESERVING FRUIT JARS of all kinds, and largo quantity of YELLOW and ROCKINGHAM EARTHENWARE; also, 1 an endless variety of Ornamental Pottery in [ VASES, BUSTS, STATUARY, &c. I desire to inform the public that 1 am about todiscontinuethemanufaeturingof EARTHEN WARE and ORNAMENTAL POTTERY, as I find that the requirements of this placo in these .' two classes of goods are not sufllcient to keep a _■ Pottery going or a stalFof men employed. 1 It is with great reluctance that Ido this, as I have been at a great outlay in starting this ) Industry, and was in hopes that I should have received more encouragement for these special - classes of Goods, but it would be useless in , further increasing my Stock, when I cannot sell. , . „ I will still continue tho manufacturing of all kinds of BRICKS, SANITARY WARE, and TERRA-COTTA as beforo. 1 GE O. BO YD. Deeombor, 1883. jt __.„._, .*., . _ -*-';.■: '-.....:."__ _,_.._.__, ..■___.__-._«h.



Hptels. TMPERIAL H 0 T E L, CORNER OF QUEEN AND FORT STREETS. T. T. ANDERSON, Proprietor, Begs to inform (lie Publi o that he is n«w ready to receive Boardws at his New Hotel, where they wll find overy accommodation. Hot Cold, and Shower Batli3. Large, Spacious Bedrooms. Luncheon from Ito 2. PR EMI E R HOTEL, WAIOItONGOMAI (Near the Telegraphic Oliicc). is the LEADING HOTEL IN THE DISTRICT. The Proprietor is now Erecting Large and Important, Additions, including numerous Bed rooms and Private Parlours, which will be fitted up with every regard to the Care, Com fort, and Enjoyment of Guests. No expense whatever liaß been spared lo constitute this the Premier Hotel of the Te Aroha Goldfield, and make it the Favourite Resort of the Travelling Public. The Wines and Spirits are of tho Best Brands. Billiards. Stabling —Convenient and Extensive. J. B. KILIAN, Proprietor. Boots and Shoes. Re-opening OP GARRETT BROS.' WAREHOUSE. Having been Closed for the last Two Months in consequence of tbe late FIRE, wo now have much pleasure in informing our customers and the general public that we are NOW OPEN FOR BUSINESS, WITH THK LARGEST STOCK IN NEW ZEALAND, VALUED AT £1-3,000, Which will be Sold art the following prices tor CASH ONLY : s. d. a. d. Men's Water tights, own make 8 11 worth 14 6 Men's Bluchers, own make .. 411 worth 9 6 Men's Balmorals, own maka.. 10 6 worth 15 0 Men's Shoos, own make .. ti fi worth 15 6 Men's Elastics, own make .. 811 worth 14 0 Youths' Bootß. own make .. 4 C worth 7 6 Women's Elastics, own mako B 0 worth 11 6 Ladles' Kid E.S., own mako ..59 worth 10 0 Ladies' Kid E.S., own mako .. 6 8 wortk 12 0 Ladies' Kid K.S., own make .. 7 C worth 13 0 Ladies' Kid K.S., own make .. S 6 worth 14 0 Ladies' Evening Shoes.. .. 4 6 worth 0 0 Ladios'Evening Shoos.. .. 5 6 worth 10 6 Ladies' Walking Shoes.. .. 7 8 worth 14 0 Ladies' Best Evening Shoes ..86 worth 14 6 Children's Boots 1 3 worth 2 0 Children's Boots 1 6 worth 3 6 Children's Shoes 1 11 worth 4 0 Ladies' Best White Kid E.g... 5 8 worth 10 6 Ladies' Button Hoots .. ..10 8 worth 16 0 Children's Button Boots from Half-a-Crown. jt_J" Space will not permit us to give a list of all our prices, but, wc guarantee all other Goods at equally low prices. GARRETT BROTHERS, TANXEItS, CURRIERS, WOOL MERCHANTS, LEATHER AND BOOT MANUFACTURERS AND IMPORTERS. Tannery and Works, Avondale. FACTORY AND WAREHOUSE, WAKE field-street, auckland; and at Napier, Gishorne, New Plymouth, and Waipawa. /"IHEAP BOOTS ! CHEAP BOOTS ! S ELLING" OFF. Owing to the depressed state of trade; and be ing overstocked, I havo decided to oflfer the whole of my largo stock of Boots and Show at greatly reduced prices, for TWO weeks only. 11 U RLE, Bootmaker, Karangahape Road. T U S T OPENED, 17 TKUNKS, ex s.s. Doric 3 do ox s.s. Amalfl 2 do ex s.s. Catalonia 10 do ex s.s.'Newcowen Also, 2 crates satin polish (the only genuine kid reviver). C. WESTPE AHL, BOOTMAKER, 108, QUEEN-STREKT. BOOTS. BOOTS. BOOTS. H. SAWKINS'S GREAT I GREAT SALE OF BOOTS. I SALE OF BOOTS. EN THOUSAND 110,000 I TEN THOUSAND PAIRS 110,0001 PAIRS MUST BE SOLD '. REGARDLESS OF COST 11 For One Month. — FOR CAe I ONLY. H. SAWKINS, 'RED BOOT" WAREHOUSE, '•RED BOOT" WAREHOUSE, Victoria-strhkt, Auckland. Docembor Ist. 18S3. pREAT SALE OP £7,000 WORTH OF BOOTS AND SHOES AT COST PRICE!! COST PRICE!! FOR CASH ONLY. FOR ONE MONTH. T. Ellison Being largely Overstocked with BOOTS AND SHOES of all kinds, ex Huttermere, Grasmere, and s.s. Doric, &c, will SELL OFF the WHOLE STOCK for Ono Month, at COST PRICE, for CASH ONLY, as it is a Gonuine Salo. Tho Public will do well to Como and Soo for themselves. Must bo Sold.tomakeroomforLAßGE SHIPMENTS OF BOOTS to ariivo. A FEW PRICES AS FOLLOWS : s. d. B.d Child's Elastic Boots 2 0 worth 4 0 Child's Kid ~ 4to 6.. 3 6 „ 5 0 Ladies' Prunella Boots 5 6 „ 8 6 „ 7 6 ~ 10 6 Kid 5 0 „ J! 0 0 „ 9 0 8 0 „ 11 6 " ' 10 0 „ 14 8 „ Houso 3 0 „ 4 6 „ 4 6 „ 6 6 " Evening Shoes 6 6 „ 9 0 ALL OTHER GOODS EQUALLY CHEAP. T. ELLISON, BOOTMAKER AND IMPORTER, 7 QUEEN-STREET. Papcrhangings, &c. T>APERHANGINGS. W. PHILLIPPS ir, SON HAVE KECEWED, EX LATE AKIUVABS, 185-P A C X A G E S-185 OONTAININO 55,000 ROLLS OF PAPERHANGINGS, CONSISTING OF New Patterns for Drawing, Dining, Bod-rooms, and Hall and Staircase, suitable for the Mansion or Cottage. BEAUTIFUL DESIGNS, AND BEST VAiUE EVER OFFERED IN PAPERHANGINGS. 916-PACKAGES-916 SCRIMS AND HESSIANS. Plate and Sheet Glass, White Laad, Oils, Tun* Varnishes, and aU Trade Sundries. W. PHILLIPPS * SON, 95 & 97, Queen-strsbt. ... *



Amusements. A BB"OTT'S OPERA HOUSE. Lessee and Manageress Louise Pomeroy Stage Manager Charles Hall COMMENCING BOXING NIGHT! The Great Emotional and Tragic Actress, LOUISE POMEROY ! LOUISE POMEROY ! Will make her First Appearance in Shake speare's Sublime Tragedy, ROMEO AND JULIET ! ! SUPPORTED BY HER OWN SPECIALLY SELECTED COMPANY. For further particulars Bee future advertise ments. 11. P. LYONS, Agent. UNION-STREET WESLBYAN SUN DAY SCHOOL. A Musical, Literary, and Limelight ENTERTAINMENT Will be given on MONDAY, December l?th. Proceeds in aid of Festival. Admission, ls ; Children, 6d. Doors open at 7, commence 7.30.; Sporting. T> O B E R T"~ B L A I K. I E, _I_V MEMBER OF TATTERSALL'S. Has Books Open on all the Principal Races in the Colonies. Auckland Cup and Dehiiy Auckland Steeplechase (Double or Single Event). Longest Current Odds Laid, Address: Tnttorsoll's. Auckland. AUCKLAND SUMMER RACE MEETING. FINAL NOTICE. All intending Subscribers to my "Novelty Company " on the above Meeting arc requested to apply for Shares at once, so as to allow the Drawing to tako placo as soon as possible. ADAM BEDE. ALHO'S CONSULTATION on the • AUCKLAND Summer Meeting. 1883-I.— 3,000 Mtembers at 10s oach, to be divided amongst oil Horses entered in Auckland Cup and Racing Club Handicap. AUCKLAND CUP. To be run December 26. —Ist Horse, £S_JO; 2nd Horso, C 150: 3rd Horse, £100; Starte*B divided, £200; Non-starters 1 divided, ClOO.—£Boo. RACING OLUB HANDICAP. To bo run January I.—lst Horse, £200; 2nd Horse. £125; 3rd Horso, £75; Starters divided, £100; Non starters divided, £100.-£7OO. By this mode of Distribution every Ticket has Two Chanecs. It is therefore possible to win £450 for Ten Shillings. Application by letter only, enclosing two stamps, with exchange on cheques, or ?jy money order, bank notes, or drafts. Registered letters or telegrams will not on any aeoosnt be received. If bank notes are sent, please use two envelopes, one sealed and placed inside the othor. Affcress: A. LEO, Box No. 237, Post-offlce, Auckland; or, cere of Alfred Kidd, Commend Jl Hotel. Shortland-street. A FORTUNE FOR SS. Registered 3 Poetofflco Letters or nnWfwirsftl'rinv Orders Telegrams TOH8#„&« Payablo to notaccepted. D p NE dinCdp,lßßl Adamastor. £5,000. Will close on or about FEBRUARY 19,1681 DUNEDIN 'CUP, 1884, To bo Run at Dnnedki on February 21,1881. 20,000 MEMBERS AT 5S EACH. SO. PRIZE 3, to be distributed aa follows :- Cash Awards. First.. .. „£SOO sat 100 ..£SOO Second 300 Mat 50 .. 500 Third 2UO 20at 25 .. 600 Starters divide .. 500 .Oat 1210a .. 500 Non-Startersdiv. 500 80at 6 5s ..508 100 at 5 .. 600 £2,000 — — V £3 QQQ Grand Total .. ... _ £5,000. Will close on or about February 19..1584. Each Ticket has seven separate chances- Race and Cosh Awards being drawn for separately. When convenient please send P.O. Order, (payablo to Adamastor) ;by so doing you protect yourself against loss, as it is equal to registra tion. Country Cheques must ha .c ls exchange added, ard marked correct by bank. Two stamps ifiust be sent for reply and result. My Consultation will be advertised In all the principal papers in New Zealand. If stomps aro sent, please add Is in the £ extra. ■ Programmes sent Free on application. NOTICE.-Not Less than TWO TICKETS SENT TO ANY ONE ADDRESS. Result will be sent to overy shareholder directly after tho drawing. N.B.—The Press of New Zealand can know, ■ by applying to the undermentioned, where tho , three principal prizes go, also their names and address, ii required, but not for publication. j Registered ADAMASTOR, Post-office Lotters or Care of Orders or Telegrams Lyons & Hart, Bank Notes notaccepted. P.O. Box 151, preferred. Dunedin. Drawing rr O L A\ The Press undor super- JLj in any dis vision of MONTES' trict can, on Committee application chosen from — , to the ad shareholders j CONSUL I A- (dress below, „.„_. '"obtain the TION names of Registered principal Letters or ON THE winners, but Telegrams not for pnb notaooepted. (.DUNEDIN CUP./ lieation. 6,006 Members at 10s. WILL CLOSE 19TII FEBRUARY, 188*. Dunedin Cop. Casii Awards. Ist House.. _ £800 2at .. .. £50 2nd Horse .. 400 4at .. .. 25 3rd Horso- .. 210 50 at .. 10 Starters (div) .. 200 60 at .. .. 5 Non-starters (div) 400 £1,000 £2,000 - Postrofflco Ordors preferred, payablo to "Lola." Ckoques from country must have Is added extra for exchange. Horses and Cash Awards drawn separately — making five dis tinct drawings. Tickets can bo obtained by letter only. 6,000 I Address- > 6,000 Members at LOLA MONTES I Members at 10 Shillings.! (Caro Mr A. Moss), UO Shillings. WUI close 1 Box 347, f Will close February 19, Post-offlce, February 19, 18H1. VdUNEDINJ 1881. 6 000 MEMBERS.! J 2affflftJSßs ' j (. aceoptcd. WILL CLOSE DECEMBER 29, 1833. CHRISTCHURCH RACES, JANUARY 1, 1881. 6,000 MEMBERS at _^QS. 120 PIUBES. Mid-SummerHandicap. 32 Nominations. Cash Awards. First £GOO 3atloo .. ..fi'iOO Socond .. .. 300 Sat 60 - ..250 Third 150 20 at 20 .. .. 400 Othors-dividcd,) m2oat }0 ._ ..200 about£2oeach/ m 40at '6 _ .. 200 £1,650 88 £1,350 P.O. Orders preferred. Two stamps must bo enclosed for replies, Ono Shilling added to oountry Cheques, and all letters adflressea— / ADA MANTUA. ) 120 J Care of Mr Abraham, ( 120 PRIZES. 1 Box 351, Post-office, f PRIZES. \ Dunedin. ) TVON ADIXO T E'S CONSULTATION ON THE AUCKLAND CUP, To be rnn on 26th Decomber, 1883. rjQOO MEMBERS AT __QS EACH. IstHorse «, £1000 2 Prizes at £50.... £100 2nd Horse £400 4Prizesat £25....£100 ,3rd Horse ..' £200 lOPrizosat £10....£100 Starters (divide)..£2lio 20Prizesat£5 ....£IOO Non-starters £300 | £2.100 £400 TOTAL, £2,500. Each Ticket has Five Chances, ono for horses and one for each lot of monoy prizes. P.O. Orders, Bank notes, or cheques may be sent: exchange must bo sent for cheques, and two stomps for reply. Any person or persons taking twenty-five or more tickets wdl have the privilege of having his name placed 1 the Committee roll for drawing. Result of drawing posted to all Subscribers. Registered letters or telegrams not accepted. Apply by letter, only, to " Don Quixote," caro B. H. ______ SING, Victoria- Street West, or "Don Quixote," care J, BIOOM, Wellesley street, Auckland. " A CMB " CONSULTAtTON.-AUCK _£_L LAND CUP, 1883.-2,000 Shares at 10s each, divided as follows:—First, £400; Second, £200; Third, £100; Performers (divided), £100; Non-Performers, £100; Ten Awards ol £5 each; Ten of £3; Tenor £2: Total,£l,ooo. Close on or before 21th December. Address "Acme," Box 280, Post-offlce, Auck land ; or "Acme," care of P. Sb(jne, Newton Batos, Pitt street, Auckland. 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Amusements. A BBOTT'S OPERA HOUSE.! GREAT SUCCESS! GREAT SUCCESSi OP DORA N ' S COMBINATION CHRISTMAS GIFT ! COMPANY. FIFTEEN PERFORMERS will appear nightly. TO-NIGHT. TO-NIGHT. MUSIC, MIRTH, & MIMICRY. GIFTS. GIFTS. GIFTS. GIFTS. The Leading Gifts TO-NIGHT (MONDAYI SH. VER WATCH. Tea and Coffee Service, Large Oil Painting, Breakfast Pet of 40 Pieces, Large Clock, Large Shade of Flowers, and about 200 OTHER GIFTS. The recipients of Leading Gifts on Saturday* night were: Mrs Wood, Newmarket, P. mil urn J Mrs Stewart, Otago, 'Tea und Coffee Service J Mrs Blakely, Wet-street, Clock; Mrs Gnrty, Fort-street, Crockery. The gifts on view at tbe Opera House. PRICES-Dress Circle, 4s; Stalls, 2s Gd; PIT,. One Shilling. mHEATRE R 0 V A L,? FOUK NIGHTS ONLY f 4 41 FOUR NIGHTS ONLY"' FOWR NIGIIE.S ONLY \ 4 4 J FOUR NIGHTS ONLY COMMENCING NEXT'THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20TI1, ISS3. Grand Reproduction of Rossini's Comic Opera, "THE BARBER OF SEVILLE" . "THE BARBER OF SEVILLE" (II Barbiore di Siviglia), BY PROF. CAILLIAU'S OPERATIC SOCIETY. First appearance of Mr J. Edwards in Opera. Miss A. Hargravk's first appearance in Opera. Conductor: Pbof. F. 0. Calliau. IMPORTANT ALTERATIONS IN THE CAST.\ . Figaro (the Barber of .Seville).. Mr R. W. Sccata Count Almaviva (in love with Rosina) Mr J. Edwards (His First Appearance.) Don Bortolo (Rosina's Tyranni cal Guardian) .. ..MrT. Lccdham Don Basilio (a Music-master, Bartolo's confidant) . .Mr W. Georgo Fiorello (the Count's Valet) ..Mr FrankScoata dipt, of the Guard Mr F. Wright Ambrogio (Bartolo's Sleepy Servant) Mr.l. Pool Rosina (an Heiress, ward of Bartoio) .. .. Miss Carrie Gribblo Bertha (her Maidservant) Miss Annie Hargravo (Her First Appearance.) Citizens, Soldiers, Rabble, etc., otc. GRAND AND NEW COSTUMKSI . '. SPLENDID MOUNTING!! Th-JManagement have Bparcd neither trouble nor.expense.in suitably Costuming and Mount- - ' ing the Operaon-this, (its flast production iv Auckland since it was performed by Cagli and Lyster's Royal Italian Opera Company. POWERFUL ORCHESTRA, comprislngsomo of the Leading Instrumentalists of Auckland, (including several members of tic Choral Society, who have gonerousli': given thoir services). GRAN D CHO RU S I Prices of Admission : Dress Circle, 4s; Stalls, 2s Cd; Pit, One Shilling. Commence at 8 o'clock sharp. Box Plan at Lennox's (lato Wayte's). R. W. Seeats, Seo. T. LEedhajn, Treas. QUEEN'S THEATRE, TUAM-STKEET, CHRISTCHUPCH, T 0 L E T. Eo above Theatre is now finished, and .oploto every requisite and comfort; not to bo equalled in the colonies. Has seating accouThlo- ,: ■> dationlfor 2,300, is ceirtrally situated, and cohi- j mnnds one of Uie most numerous populated | onvirons of Uio city. For Terms, Vacant Date* and all particulars, apply to J. GARDNER,: | Manager, 4, Brighton Chambers, Caahel-streot, • | Cliristohurch. \ ■ ■ .. . .:■} Bazaars. | .A. . B A Z A A R OF 'J FANCY WORK . _ i Will be held in the -. ' 1 PONSONBY HALL , ON TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY, The 18th and lOra Inst., • On behalf of the PROPOSED NEW BAPTIST CHURCH AT i PONSONBY. m The BAZAAR will bo OPENED on tho IBUI, at I 2 P.M. T»ic REV. THOS. SPURGEON will assist Mr 1 Carter at tho Opening of tho Bazaar. ■ :'~_ 1 : l_ -.a ST. BENEDICT'S CHURCH. NEWTON. A GRAND BAZAAR AND FANCY FAIR, In aid of the funds for clearing off the debt on \ St. Benedict's Church, will be opened in tho ■■> | VOLUNTEER DRILL-SHED, ] Oil FRIDAY NEXT, .Ist instant, at' 2 p,m., '"'y By tho Right Roy. Dr. Lucie, 0.5.8., Roman i Catholic Bishop of Auckland, and remain open, :'i till the 3rd January, 1881. J OWEN MAIION, J Hon. Sec. Church Committee. . .1 Educational. .< MR ANGELO' FQRREST. Address: , , ~' '.. 'J Core of Messrs Hoffmann and Son, or Mr Eady . Queen-street. Prospectus. "PROSPECTUS ■ OP THE CHAMPION 00 Pflßl. MINI_*J COM- ,; PANY OF NEW ZEALAND (LIMITED). CAPITAL dSGO,OQQL In 60,000 Shares oi. £l Each, PAYABLE AB FOLLOWS: 2» per Share on Application, 2s per Share y on :""' Allotment, and Calls ot not mote than 1 c • j por Share, and at intervals of not _ less than one month. _m REGISTERED OFFICE OF THE COMPANY ? TO BE AT NELSON. 11,060 Shares being already subscribed for, Oio -i Company is formed, and in courßO ,v ij ot Registration, PRESENT APPOINTMENTS. | PROVISIONAL DIRECTORY : . -: j H. D. Jackson W. B, Gilmohe - J. W. Tatton j. c. Moutbay I Alfred Thos. Jokes B. Franzhn Michael Andrew's D. JOhn^tox . f B.OSBORNE JOB. SMYTHS. ' '1 Alfred Harlky T. R. Hodmsk , 1 Richard Reeves Moss Davis | R. C. Parker Jambs Wilsok BANKEBS: j Tim Colokial Bank of New Zealand. a 5 SOLICITORS: Messrs Piter Aim Moore. j SECRETARY: A, D. Baykeild. . ¥ tbe first general meeting o{ Shareholders to beheld early in January next, appointments I will be made., thus giving a Yoico to incoming I shareholders in the election of their Directors, Bankers, SobcitoTs, and. Officers. :| This Company is formed for tho purpose of ~-r;_ taking over from Uie old Company (knowruas ' 1 the "Champion Copper Lode ..imim-; Do/npaflJ-, Limited,") thoir property in Aniseed Valley, .:i Nelson. • i ' The property consists of a leoso of 800 aocoa i from the Government dated the 'oth December, I • 1881, and is for 21 yeaus. with the right of m renewal for a further 21 years ; the rent is v* ■_ follows :—For Hiu next throo years, £S0 per " annum, and after tho expiration of tho year 1885 i the rent is to be £200 per annum. The Company, : 1 also holds a surface lfelit over JOU acres which i is thickly timbered, and also through thn Icaso J a most valuablo water supply, and freehold ol I twenty acres, being the only adjacent site 1 suitable for a township, and smelting works. I which will undoubtedly be required sooner or ! later. The Share List will close for New Zealand ia i Nelson, on MONDAY, the3lst, DUOICJ.BKR. at 4 p.m.. bi'.t kept open for Australian advices to I TUESDAY, the Bth JANUARY, 18&1. ,UA" a"l 1 The following Brokers have been appointed:-. 1 Nelson-A. D. Bayfoild, Parker and «0., T. Rr Hodder Auckland—Alexander Bros., and Alox. Saun. i dors Wellington, ' ~* GisnoitNE—H. E. Jolmston Naj'lF.r—G. W. Motley Dunedin—W. H. Quick, and J. and W. Gage. j Other appointments to be maije. ■-, | All bona fide communications addressed to 1 A. D. Bayfcild, Secretary to tho Company, will | be immediately attended to. , 'if • For further particulars, apply to > ' - I A-?f_^?s^? r '. Brokers. 1 C. ALEBCANMJR, ( Auckland.