The Auckland Evening Star

VOL. XXI.-NO. 4,101

AUCKLAND, N.Z., WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 29, 1883

PRICE: ONE PENNY



Shipping. UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF NEW ': S st~, _>' ZEALAND (LIMITED). ' TIME TABLE. FOR TARANAKI, NELSON, PICTON, WEL LINGTON, LYTTKLTUN. AND WEST COAST PORTS (from Manukau). Steamer. | Date of Sailing. | Ro'iußUA I lues.. Sepl. 1. 9 a.m. | 7.15 a.m. FOR (Tisill.illXErXAPlElt, WELLINGTON. LVTTELTON. PORT CHALMERS, AND I_. UFFJ from Auckland). Binuakooma \ Friday, 31. noon | — TeAnau i Thursday,Sep.ti.noon i — FOR UISBOl;NE, NAPIER, AND WEL- UNGTON. South Cross i September | — Taiaroa I .Monday, Sep. 3, noon I — _ FOR MeLIToURNE (via South)! RINGAROOMA I Friday, 31, noon i Te Anau 1 Thurs, Sept. (i, noon | — FOR SYDNEY (via Russell). Wairarapa 1 Tuesday, 5ep.4,4 p.m. | — FOR LEYUKA AND SUVA. Penguin 1 Wed., Sept. 19, 5 p.m. | — FOR WESTPORT. GREYMOUTH, AND HOKITIKA. OMAPERE I Friday, Sept. 7 | — Transhipping at Westport. FOR RUSSELL. _____ Ringarooma | Wednesday, 29,5 p.m. | — Cargo must be booked and nlongsido TWO Hours before advertised timu of doparture. Passago Tickets must bo taken at Uie Cora pauy's Ollice (Auckland Branch), Fort-street. (3 TEAM TO LONDON. The following Steamships belonging to tho Orient Steam Navigation Company (Limited) and the Pacific Steam Navigation Company, will leave SYDNEY at the undermentioned datea for MELBOURNE, ADELAIDE, and LONDON, via Suez Canal and Naples :— Steamer. :Reg. Tonago. Date. OniENT 5,386 September 14 Lcsitania 4,000 September 28 Garonne 3,U00 October 12 And tho Service will bo maintained by suc ceeding steamers at Intervals of a fortnight Fares to London—£l7 to £75; Canal dues, Ba, Parcels booked through to London, Passongors can book from Auckland at a through rate to cover intercolonial fare, and to secur» speoial advantages. Saloon passengers aro allowed to break their journsy whilo travelling in Orient Lino. Passages from London can bo granted In Auckland. Arrangements have been made with Messrs Cook and. Sons whereby Tourist Tickets can be Issued covering cost of journey from Naples. For plans and full parUcitlnrs, apply, in Lon don, to F. Green and Co., and Anderson, Ander son and Co., Joint Managers of the Line; or to thu Agents iv Auckland, UNION STEAMSHIP CO., Fort-street "PASSENGERS' LINE jffittjSlht. 0F PACKETS TO NEW Owned by Messrs SHAW, SAVILLE & CO., 31, Leadenhall-street, Loudon. Tho above line of ships are regular traders to all the principal ports in New Zealand. They are clipper snips, classed Al at Lloyds, and commanded by experienced masters. The bill of fare is most substantial, and of the best quality, and tho accommodation roomy and convenient. The undersigned are empowered to grant passages from London to New Zealand, pay ment for which have been guaranteed In Uio colony. Return ships to London also lcavo at almost regular intervals. Full particulars on application to L. D. NATHAN S CO., ) OWEN & GRAHAM, \ Agents. CRUICKSHANK S C 0..) g . j- ~ UTEAM TO THAMES, /^S^A/iry, KJ connecting with River _affi___:.-..v*«'-.oniihiN for STIRLING «Bg|§§!*_*^\VORTII.OHI.\TEMUi: I.WAI TEKAUIM, WAIIII, TE AROHA GOLDITELD3, MORRLNSVILLE, WAITOA PLAINS. AND GRANT AND FOSTER'S SETTLEMENT. 5.3. ROTOMAHANA AND P.S. ENTER PRISE No. 2. FROM AUCKLAND: I ItOTOMAUANA. ENTERPRISE. Wednesday — 6 afternoon • Thursday 10.30 morning — Friday 11 morning 7 aftornoon Saturday 12 noon _—_ " FROM THAMES: IROTOMAHANA. | ENTERPRISE. 5 afternoon I 2.30 afternoon 5.30 afternoon — — I i afternoon No cargo received for Rotomahana within half on hour of advertised time of leaving. Not responsible for shipping, carrying, or dis charging live stock. FRASER & TINNE, Agents. /j- - "XTORTHERN STEAM 'jffiEj&^&J*- * SHIP CO. (LIMITED). .TABLE.—SEPTEMBER. Weather and other circumstances permitting. from queen-street wharf. For Tauranga and . Bay of Plenty Ports. STEAMEIf. I ' 'DATE'OK SAILING. Wellington Thursday 30, 5 p.m. Glenclg Monday, 3,5 p.m. Glenelg Thursday, G, 5 p.m. Wellington Monday, 10,5 p.m. WeUington Thursday, 13, 5 p.m. glenelg Monday, 17,5 p.m. lenolg Thursday, 20, 5 p.m. Wellington Monday, 24.5 p.m. Wellington Thursday, 27, 5 p.m. Cdnnecta at Tauranga for Opotiki Staffli / and Bay of Plenty Porta every . Tuesday. For Russell, Whanoakqa, and Mangqnui. Wellington Monday, 3, 5.30 p.m. Glenelg Monday, 10, 5.30 p.m, Wellington Monday, 17, 5.30 p.m. Glenclg Monday, 24. 5.30 p.m. For Whangarbi and Whangarei Heads (Carrying passengers and cargo for Waipu). lona | Every Tuesday and Friday, 5 p.m. For Whangarei, Whangarei Heads, and Manoapai. Argyle I Every Thursday, at 5 p.m. Fcm Bay. Argylo | Every Monday, at 1 p.m. . For Mangawai. Ruby ' I Thursday (30), 6 p.m. ' : FROM MANUKAU. For Waitara. Douglas I Thursday, 30,1 p.m. ■ Rowona j Friday, 31,1 p.m. For Opunake and Wanganui ' Rowona I Tuesday, Sopt. t, 10 a..m. ■■ •/■ ■' For Hokianga. Rowona j Tuesday, Sept. 11,1 p.m. Cargo must bo booked and alongside ONE Hour before advertised time of departure. Passage Tickets must be taken at tho Com pany's Office, No. G7, Queen-street, Auckland. J. r _ "Ij^Oß W rAITARA.—The MS&fcfp, X? s.s. DOUGLAS wiUloavo Wfiffisil^Ss&itho Onehunga Wlmrf as abovo ,: &tr (weather and other circum- stances permitting) on TnußS day, August 30, at 1 p.m.—Northern Steamship Company. Agents. £JT v- X^OR WAITARA.—The yagPgafffr JJ s.s. ROWENA will leave <^gjjM2fSTOfc_Onc,u m_i Wharf as abovo «s§p|p_KpP(wcathor and other circum e3S**si™^ stances permitting) on FRI DAY, August 31, at 1 p.m.—Northern Steamship Company, Agents. " A\__JZ _■ THOR OPUNAKE AND .. .Syiyft _T WANGANUI.-The s.s. will lcavo One '*SFS&__^'z^W\ ninga Wharf as above (weather and other circum stances permitting) on TUESDAY, September 4, at 10 a.m.—Northern Steamship Company, Agents. Jf J: - TITAIUKU AND ONE- J_W=^h TT HUNGA STEAM NAVIGATION CO. (LIMITED). TIME TABLE.-S.S. MANUKAU. September, 18S3. Leavo Onehunga: Leave Waiuku: Aug. Aug. — 30—Thursday, 8.30 a.m. 31—Friday, 5 p.m. — Sept. Sept. — I—Satnrday, 9.30 a.m. 3—Monday, 7 a.m. 3—LM outlay, 11.30 a.m. s—Wednesday, 8 a.m. s—Wed., 12.30 p.m. 6—Thursday, 8.15 a.m. G—Thursda".l2.ls p.m. B—Saturday, 9.30 a.m. S—Saturday, 2 p.m. 10—Monday. 10.15 a.m. 10—Monday, 3.15 p.m. 11—Tuesday, 12 noon — 12—Wed., 1.30 p.m. 12—Wednesday, G a.m. — 13—Thursday, 7 a.m. 11—Friday, 4 p.m. — — 15—Saturday, 9 a.m. 17—Monday, 5 p.m. — — 18—Tuesday, 11 a.m, 19—Wednesday, 7 a.m. 19—Wed., 11.30 a.m. 20-Thursday, 8 a.m. 20—Thurs., 12.30 p.m. 22—Saturday, 9 a.m. 22—Saturday, I.LIO p.m. 24—Monday, 11 a.m. 24—Monday, 3.30 p.m. 25—Tuesday, 1 p.m. — 28—Wednesday, 3 p.m. 26—Wednesday, 6 a.m. — 27—Thursday, 7.30 a.m. 28—Friday, i p.m. — — 29—Saturday, 9 a.m. All freights payable before delivery of goods. J. BARR BROWN; Managing Dircotor. __r t mm —



Shipping-. oTIHE NEW ZEA ___^A JL • LAND SHIPPINC -*«C~Z^n COMPANY'S LINE. ig^^mmmm regular monthly KpSMM -o-; DIRECT STEAM LINI /y5 WL~—i T0 LONDOX- The following Magnificent Full - powcret Steamers will be despatched as under: - I'lViiiu! Pnvl of I l'l'obaljlc British King.... 3,559 — Sept.l Doric 1.753! — ! Sept. British Queen .. :i,55S I — October lonic 1,703 _ \ m . I I milE NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING X CO.'S LINE. STEAM TO LONDON. The Magnificent steel-built Steamer BRITISH KING, 3559 Tons Register, 2000 horse-power, J. KELLY, Commander, will be despatched as above On the Ist SEPTEMBER. This Bteamor has just made the fastest passage on record to New Zealand. The Saloon accommodation is of the mosi comfortable character. The state-rooms are aIL heated by steam. Smoking-room, bath-rooms piano, and every convenience for passengers. The Second Saloon Is spacious and well lit, contains bath-rooms, piano, Sc. Steward's attendance and all bedding, Sc., found. The Steerage accommodation Is very superior. Separate lavatories for men and women. The whole heated by steam, All fresh provisions carried in a frozen stato, meat, poultry, game, fish, milk, &c. Cargo is now bolng recoivod. Wool by this steamer will catch Noveinbor sales. For freight or passage apply to THE HEAD OFFICE, Christchurch. Or, to the Branches and Agents. throughout the Colony. sL_K npHE NEW ZEALAND FOR LONDON DIRECT. The Iron Clipper Barque GLANCE ("Al at Lloyds), 881 tons register, Captain L« BoEUk', now loading, and will have quick despatch. For freight apply to THE NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING GO. (LIMITED). Agents. jr,jr_ ttTEAM TO LONDON. •*^^^|^_irPENINSULARSORIKN'TAL r STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY. S.onmn- Leave Leave steamer. Sydney. Melbourne Assam, via Bombay [Sept. 5 •ISopt. 11 ROSETTA, via Bombay .. Sept. 19 ISept. 25 Clyde, via Bombay !(>et.s Oct. 11 MiRZAiMUK.viii BoinbayjOct, .9 lOct. 25 Fares from Auckland to London:— First-class (single), £"G; Second-class, £15. First-class (return), available for nine months, £117 ; Second, MGS. First-class (return), available for twelve months, £127; Second, £75. Reserved accommodation at reduced rates. Passengers booking at Auckland secure ; special advantages. For all particulars apply to CRUICKSHANK S CO., Agents. i_£ OS, COROMANDEL. Leaves Auckland: Leaves Coromandol: Friday, 31st, 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 1, noon Weather and other circumstances permitting. Not responsible in shipping, carrying, or dis charging live stock. ' No cargo received without shipping noto, and within halt' an hour of advertised time of de parture. All parcels must be prepaid on board. A. R. H. SWINDLEY, Manager. Business Notices. "VTO MORE CRYING INFANTS. ALBANY FOOD FOR INFANTS ANL> INVALIDS. A SELF-DIGESTING FARINACfcOUS DIET. This Food Is highly recommended by tho Medical Profession and also by Mothers. The following extracts from among a host Of Testimonials will serve to shew its value :— FROM DOCTORS: 1 " Is witness to its universal succoss. 2 " I use your Food whenever I can." 8 " I have had more than one instance of your Food being continued when UlO patient has refused all other articles of diet." FROM MOTHERS: 1 "Baby was so wretchedly thin, and did nothing but cry, cry, night and day, »nd everything he took seemed to make him worse. Literally, your Food saved Ms life." 2 " Both my children got strong and pat after using it a short time." 3 " My. child was so whining and restless be fore taking it; whereas now it Is really as comfortable and quiet as I could possibly wish and already looks fatter." THE ALBANY FOOD May bo purchased at most of tho leading Chcmista and Grocers. AGENTS E. MITCHELSON AND CO., 19, QUEEN-ST., AUCKLAND. CHEAP CUTLERY.— Thomas ' SAMUEL has REMOVED to 108, QUEEN STREET, next Mr Westpfahl's, Bootmaker. Knives, Forks, Spoons, Crncts, &c, cheaper than ever. T« HAYWOOD, PORK BUTCHER j (EPPING HOUSE), 260, QUEEN-STREET (Opposito entrance to Market). DAILY SUPPLY OF DAIRY-FED PORK. EPPING PORK SAUSAGES, BEEF SAUSAGES, GERMAN SAUSAGES, TRIPE, BRAWN, Sc, AT LOWEST PRICES. August 22,1583. TAMES REID ANTd S7SH Beg to call the attention and careful considera tion of those about to Furnish to tho Very Favourable Prices of ALL KINDS OF FUR NITURE. Having introduced Steam Power, thoy are prepared to supply all work Cheaper than any other house in town. JAMES RE ID & SON, Furniture Emporium. HOBSON-STREET (2nd Shop from Victoria-st.). TT O P "O I T T E R S. Imported Direct from lite Monufactory. 5s PEiTeOTTLE. AICKIN.f THE PHARMACY, ' QUEEN-STREET. CUo". STEAM SAW MOULDIiN SASH. AND DOOR COMPANY (LIMITED.) MECHANICS' BAY FACTORY AND TIMBER YARDS. The Company notifies to Customers lt3 ro sumption of Manufacturing operations in stock ■ sizes of Doors and Sashes. , The Business in Manufactured Goods, Timber, and Mouldings, will in future be wholesale only. Tho Company offers liberal discounts on its printed price list", to induco buyers to keep its goods in stock, and to order in wholesale lots. Orders for Timber aud Mouldings, In quan tities of 20,000 feet and upwards, are received for execution from Tairua Sawmills. Delivery is given at any public wharf in Auckland Harbour, or at the Company's private wharf Mechanics' Bay. Parchasersuader this arrangomentwillsecui t delivery at Mill prices, with freight added, saving intermediate charges consequent 00 passing through the retail yards. Cargoes so ordered can by arrangement be stored in the Company's yards during the Customer's convenience. SPECIAL. The Company furnishes from TAIRUA, Floor ing, Lin'ng, Architravos. Skirtings, and Mould inßs of superior quality, as hitherto mannfao lured in Mechanics' Bay. To sort up wholesale orders, small lines wll ba famished from Meohanics' Bjy to suit cus tomers' requirements. Auckland, 21st August. 1883.



Business Notices. - Ut.TI.LUUi:. CORRUGATED TANKS. J. L. KEAN Has fur .Sale a number of the above, Willi Tups, ready for use, price LSis, at Lis shop. Wellcslcv slreet East (next door to Orowlher. Stables). Largo Quantities of Spouting, Ridging, ami i Down Pipes always in Stuck. Verandah Iron curved at the shortest notice. Country orders will nl\vavs receive his in-oi.pt attention. Lead Washed id\vays_on hand. II 0 S . J . H A It B U T T , MANUFACTURER OP CORN BROO MS, l Auckland. TRADE KAPAI MARK. nriHE RIYERSDALE MANUFAC- I TURING CO. (Limited). • TANNERS, CURRIERS, FELLMONGERS, IMPORTERS OF EMLI.ISII. AMERICAN, AND FOREIGN LEATHERS, GRINDERY, SHOE MERCERY, TOOLS, AND ALL THE REQUISITES OK THE BOOT & SHOE TRADES. The R.M. Co. (Limited) have now on band and to arrive,;!, Splendid Assortment,and First-rate Value in Colonial Sole. Kip, Calf, Split Brown and Blaok Harness Leathers, Sc., &c. Also. First-rate value in French and English Calf Calf Kid, Patent Calf, American Uulf i Split Enamel, East India Kip, Sc., Se. Machine Silks, Machine Threads, Grinder., Tools, and Shoe Mercery of all devcrip j tiOHB. CASH BUYERS OF HIDES, SKINS, WOOL, AND TALLOW. ' Tannery: j Ollice and Storo: AVON DALE. I 22, URE Y-STREET. Telephone 95. WM. S. HAMPSON, Secretary. TP E A C 0 C X, • OPTICIAN, HAS IN STOCK SPECTACLES AND EYE GLASSES of every description. An accurate Fit Guaranteed COMPOUND MICROSCOPES & TELE SCOPES, Powerful and Cheap. Aneroid Barometers, Thermometers, Electric Bells, Batteries, and Fittings, Magnoetic Electric Machines and Medical Coils OPERA GLASSES, BINOCULAR, FIELD AND MARINE GLASSES, THEODOLITES, SEXTANTS, COMPASSES, Spirit Hydrometers, Succhtu'ometors, &c„ &c Sc. Agent for TAYLOR'S PATENT SEWING MACHINES and EXTRAS. OPPOSITE THE POST-OPFICE, Shortland-street. ITIOU Driving either Printing of Soda . Water Machines, Chad' Cutters, Circuit!] and Band Saws, Hoists, Hydraulic. Pumps Lathes for Turning. Grinding, and Polishing. Tobacco-cutting and Colfeeg-nnding Machines. Organ-blowing, and in fact wherever motive power is required. Full particulars will ho furnished as to the cheapest nntl best means upon application at IPS, Queen-street, Auckland. nHES T S OF DRAWER'S. Vory Handsome Chests of Drawers, in Rich Mottled Kauri, are now selling at the following prices for Cash :—The Duke of Edinburgh Chest of Eight Drawers (the bonnet drawer richly panelled with totara. hird, and rcwa rewa), fiti Ills; Five Drawer Chests. £1. The above articles have always given great satisfaction, and bo come more beautiful with age. W. NORRIE, Top of Shortland-street. T^EYONTOKT, NORTH SHORE.' 'WELLS BROS., CARTERS, CARRIERS, ETC Coal, Firewood, and Coke, for Stove purposes. Coke is cheaper than coal. All kinds ot Fencing done at lowest rates. Estimates given. Bricks, lime, Shells, Ash Tiles, Sc., always on hand. XT" 0 R T H S 11 0 R E. DA,VIES BROS., CARRIERS, &C, Our 'Busses and Expresses meet all steamers. Furniture, Goods, and Parcels, addressed to ua, romored with despatch at lowest charges. D. Bros, thank the residents of Devonport and District for Uieir liberal patronage, and assure them that all car. will be used in delivory of Furniture, Sc. Orders left at Mr Peel's Office, Victoria Road will be punctually attended to. LIONEL PHILLIPS, WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANT, NO. S, QUEEN-STREET, Has opened In the samo Premises as occupied by him Six (6) Years ago, and will be glad to see oil old Friends and Customers. Agent for Crown Brewery Company (Limited), .Christchurch. , LIONEL PHILLIPS. U^NION OIL, SOAP, AND CANDLE COMPANY (LIMITED). MANUFACTURERS :0F COMMON CAND TOILET SOAPS. CANDLES. PEANUT, ANJ) OTITER LUBRICATING OILS. Soap and Candle Works: Parnell. ' Oil Works: Customs-street West. Warehouse • and Offices:, Lower At&ERT street. Cash Purchasers of Tallow. . Delivery taken at their Parnoll Works OK Warehouse (BT SPECIAL APPOINTMENT.) TT)IXON'S qTPnCPER- A LB. (Awarded Prize Medal Sydney Exhibition.) A NON-ALCOHOLIC, REFRESHING, AND STIMULATING BEVERAGE. MAY BE PROCURED EVERYWHERE, ■ , j.. tN ... ;-.;:. QUART AND PINT BOTTLES. PURCHASERS ARE CAUTIONED AGAINST INFERIOR IMITATIONS. SOLE AGENT (Wholesale) :- ARTHUR H. NATHAN. 0o m c and See/ THE / / CHOICE SELECTION /£y of A?/ / /TANKS CHANDELIERS, /v/ BRACKETS, A^TINWARE, GLOBES, &C, /y NUMBING, / / GASFITTING, Town Prices. A /^HANGING; Sc, /^s/ At Shortest Notice nnd />/ Town Prices. // 0. MAY'S RUILDINGS, / / DEVONPORT. TH E HAYMAR |X ET, 105, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. ON SALE, Arrived per Coromandol and {Roman Empire- White Clover, Red Clover, Alsyko Clover, ' Cowgrass, Meadow Fescue, Meadow I Foxtail, Crested Dogstail, Rape, Trefolium Incarnatum (Scarlet Clover). ■ From America direct — Timothy, Kentucky i Blucgrass (Poa Pratensis). Poverty Bay Ryegrass, Canterbury Ryegrass, I Cocksfoot, Prairiegrass, Rattail. ' EARLY SEED POTATOES, as follows:—Ash leaf, Kidney, Taylor's Kidney, Canterbury Flukes, Patterson's Victoria. Later Varieties—Hohart, Sutton's Magnum Bonum, Suttou's Flower Ball, etc ALSO, ■ Oats, Barley, Garden and Flower Seed; Coarse, Fine, and Rock Salt; Bran, Sharps, New Zealand Flax, Tow, Bacon and Hams. BONEDUST and BONEFLOUR of all grades. ISLAND AND PERUVIAN GUANO, &C, Sc, Sc. HESKETH & AITKEN.



Hotels. MILLION PRICES! BOTTLE DEPARTMENT, AUCKLAND HOTEL. Auckland Avenue. Brandy. 4/6, 5/, 5/6 bot. Hennessey (case), 5/9 b, Whisky, 4/, 4/6 bottle LL Whisky, 5/ bottle Walker's Whisky, -1/6 Rum, 3/, 3/6 Key Rum, 4/6 Red Heart Rum, 5/ Geneva (yuarts), 4/6 Port, Sherry, 3/6, 4/, 5/ English Ale, 1/8, 1/4 Schnapps (quarts), 4/0 Assorted Cases made up in proportion. Open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. J. CAFFERY, Proprietor. Earthenware. &c. CHINA. The CHEAPEST AND BEST ASSORTMENT. m OF pj H a. CROCKERY, CHINA, AND a vi a "_. GLASSWARE 2 _ W IS AT t» G. BROWNING'S, p 267, QUEEN-STREET (Near Market Entrance). Established 1866. """ FANCY GOODS. CHINA, GLASS, AND EARTHENWARE. BOYLAN AND TANFIBLD, DIRECT IMPORTERS Of Every Description OP CHINA GLASS, AND EARTHENWARE, 174, Qurbn-otrekt, a fow doors below Auckland Savings Bank (oppoaito Darby-street). THE LARGEST, CHEAPEST, AND BEST ASSORTMENT IN NEW ZEA LAND. NEW GOODS, From somo of the best English, French. German, and American Munufuctorles, constantly arriving. N.8.-WHOLESALE AND RETAIL, New Teas. T AND , N G, EX S.S. HOIIIOW, FROM FOOCIIOW, 1,800 PACKAGES ALL CHOICE CONGOU TEAS. The Importer specially invites attention to the Finest Chop as being a Tea selected with regard to quality rather than cost. It is de scribed by the shippers as being ONE OF THE FINEST TEAS THEY EVER SAW. H. B. MORT ON. "VT E,W SEASON TEAS. EX S.S. HOIHOW. DIRECT FROM FOOCIIOW, 670 PACKAGES & M Marked. / \ Marked, CO. These TEAS aro specially soloctcd b} ovlt Agent in Foochow from the Choicest Teas of tho Season to meet the requiremorit of the Market. Intending pufohasers aire invited to call and get Muster Samples. AUCKLAND AGRICULTURAL AND MERCANTILE COMPANY (LIMITED), NO. 9 AND 11, QUEEN-STREET; \TEW SEASON TEAS, ISB3-84. JUST ARRIVED, PER S.S. TAIAROA, FROM WELLINGTON, TRANSHIPPED EX HOIHOW, FROM FOOCHOW. 1.C05 PACKAGES NEW SEASON'S TEAS, aS under:— Rosebud 1 100 packages PAN YONG Vory strong and full, ripo Pckoo Souchong Kaisows 2-3 99 packages PAX LUM Very full, ripe, true Pekoe Kaisow flavour 1 100 packnges PAX LUM Very strong, mellow, rich, and delicate Pokoo Kaisow flavour 5 202 packages PAN Y'ONG Choico, rich, fruity Pckoo Souchong Kaisow 6 100 packages TAICOU Strong, rich, ripo, brisk Kaisow 7 99 paoknges SOEY CUT 8 89 packages YONG HOW Vory strong, full, pungent Kaisow 9 100 packages PAN YONG Choicest, rich, ripe, heavy Pekoe Souchong Kaisow 13 99 packages PAX LUM Very choice, full, ripo PokoeKalsow 14 99 packages PAN YONG Fine, strong, full, fruity Pekoe Souchong Kaisow 15 102 packagOß PAN YONG Choico, rich, full, ripe, PokOO Sou chong Kaisow 16 96 packages FOCK OAN Thick, strong, ripe, true Flock Oan flavour 17 K5 packages WONG HENG Fresh, flavoury, thick, strong Wong Hong flavour 18 202 packages SOEY CUT Very full and strong sweet burnt Souchong Kaisow. Also, to follow— 300 PACKAGES CHOICEST MANDARIN ROSEBUD MIXTURE, in ilb. and lib. packots. Samples fo: Llguorlng may bo had on applica tion at the office of ARTHUR HEATHER, CUSTOM-STREET WEST.



Money. MONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage, at First-class Freehold Securities. WM. COLEMAN, Solicitor. National Insurance Buildings. MONEY TO LEND, on Real Estate, in sums of USO and upwards, at the current rates of interest.—Apply Win. S. Cochrane, Fort street. • MONEY TO LEND, in large and small sums, at current rates of interest. Apply to PETER OLIPIIANT, ________________ Solicitor, High-street. MONEY TO LEND, at a moderate rate of interest.—Apply to JACKSON' S RUSSELL, Solicitors, Fort-street. MONEY TO LEND, in large or small sums, at usual rates of interest. CON NELL & COOPER, Solicitors, Vulcan Lane. EXCH AN G E ON NEW YORK AND LONDON, in sums to suit. FOR SALE BY ARNOLD, DINES, S CO., Corner ot Custom-house and Fort-streets. ONEY LENT ON PROMIBSOR V NOTES, HOUSES, FURNITURE, &o. BILLS DISCOUNTED DAILY. MORTGAGES NEGOTIATED. JOHN W. HARDIE, Land, Commission, and Estate Agent, HIGH-STREET, Auckland. £LO TO £1,000. VICTORIAN LOAN AND DISCOUNT AGENCY, HIGH-STREET' AUCKLAND (OPPOSITE CITY COUNCIL OFFICES). Money advanced from £10 to £1,000 on Personal Security, Deeds of Property, Shares, Sc. Ropaymonts can bo made In Instalments of One SniLLiNO per Week for each Pound bor rowed, or In any way to suit borrowers. Communications Confidential. Post-office Address : Box 90, Auckland. LONDON MORTGAGE, LOAN, AND DISCOUNT BANK. , 50, SHORTLAND-STREET, Auckland (Opposite A. Clark; & Sons' Warehouse), And Little Collins-street, Molboumc. LOANS ARE ADVANCED FROM £10 TO £1,000. Upon personal, freehold, and loasohold security, repayable by Weekly, Monthly, or Quarterly Instalments, at Lowest Current Rates. Advances made on Furniture without removal, and all classes of Merchandise. LoansGhanted upon Life Policies, Legacies, and Interests under Wills. BILLS DISCOUNTED AT CURRENT RATES. Loans upon Deposit of Deeds. Repayment ny Easy Instalment's. FORMS GRATIS. All communications and Interviews held strictly confidential. INDUSTRIAL AND PROVIDENT PERMANENT BUILDING, LAND, AND .;■_ INVESTMENT SOCIETY OF AUCK LAND (Corner of Vulcan Lane and queen-street). INVESTS*E*sT DEPARTMENT. This Society is now issuing INVESTING SHARES ordinary, carrying full rate of Interest and Profit. PAID-UP SHARES of £20 each, carrying 7 per cent, interest (payablo half-yearly) and par ticipation in Surplus Profits. BORROWING DEPARTMENT. The Society advances on Approved Freehold and Leasehold Proporty to the extent of three fourths the value. Borrowers mny pay off part or the wholo of their Mortgages at any time. Reduced Tabic of Rales anil any further par ticulars re.iiiredmay bo obtained at tho Society's GEORGE ERASER. Managor. UCKLAND PERMANENT Co operative BUILDING S INVEST MENT SOCIETY. Office: U. Qieen-STRKet. LOANS granted upon approved securities of Freehold or Leasehold Properties in sums of £20 to £6(l<ll, principal and interest being repay able in instalments at the following Reduced Rates for repayment of each £101 borrowed:— Ropaymontscxtcnd-lp . ... k Total Amount ing over I Itr NN Ltk' Repayable. £ s. d. £ s. d. lyear .. 2 0 0 105 0 0 2 years .. .. 10 10 10.1 6 3 5 years .. .. 14 7 113 15 0 .years .. .. 11 3 121 5 3 6 years .... 8 9 13d 13 9 8 years .. .. 7 1 147 18 8 lOycars .... 0 3 162 18 8 And in the snmo propertion for smaller or larger loans. DEPOSITS.—The Socioty receives Money on Deposit at rates aa follows:—Repayable at 7 days' notice, a per cent, per annum; repayuble in six months, • l"'r c™t. per annum. JOHN BATGER, Secretary. Business Cards. ALFRED ADA M S, TAILOR AND CLOTHIER, Grey-street. Latest Styles. -jj 11 E N D E R SON HOUSE, SHIP. SKIN, AND GENERAL DECORATIVE PAINTER, NO. 8. WTNDnAM- STItX ET. ESTABLISHED 1854. _M. ARTIN McDERMOTT, Licensed Waterworks Plumber, Wholesale and Retail Tinsmith, Gasflttcr, and Locksmith. ' All Orders Punotually Attended 10, AUCKLAND, Victoria street Etist, and at College Rood, Ponaonby. -VTOTICB OF RBMOVAI E. WAYTI. Estate Agent, . Hus Removed his Office to No. S, Commercial Chambers (Next Bank of New Zealand). " ~~ [card.] David ross, f.r.l, b.a., ARCHITECT, Fisher's Buildings, Queen-street. W. L E V S, BOOK BINDER. PAPER RULER, ACCOUNT BOOK MANUFACTURER, THREE DOORS AIJOVE " 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 Rebound. BVND AND CHOIR MUSIC BOOKS RULED. . Til D W A R D B A R T LEY, Jt_ ARCHITECT, STICHBURY'S BUILDINGS, QUEEN-STREET. William tho m as, V T C'ornor of Lome and Victoria-streets, Auckland East, „,,..~_at MONUMENT^ MA^tBLE d ANDGENERAL ARCHITECTURAL SCULPTOR AND CARVER. , , Inscriptions Accurate and Beautum. Monuments, Tombs, Headstones, and o\eiy description of Stone Work at the Lowest Possible Prices for Town and Conn_try____ fir h. skinner and son, W a Builders. Carpenters, and Joiners, Vulcan Lane All Branches of tho Building Trade executed by E\-pcrionccd Workmen. Shop Fronts, Office Fittings, Sc. tFarnock brothers, soap and candle manufacturers, COX'S CREEK, RICHMOND. Office : DURHAM - STREET, AUCKLAND. i Cash Purchasers of Tallow, Wool, Sheepskins, and Bones. fjTO PHOTO 6- APHE RS, [ A. B. BROOMHALL & CO., ___> PHOTOGRAPHIC STOCK IMPORTERS,'! 46, Shortland-street, Auckland, Have on sale every requisite for Amateur ant | Professional Photographers. ' Improved Tourists' Sets, complete, from 12b.



Sporting. WILL CLOSE NOVEMBER 2,1883. 30,000 MEMBERS at 1 Os. MELBOUIIN E CUP-Run 6th Nov. NEW ZEALAND CUP—Run 6th Nov. 370 PRIZES. {.*^SP> To tho Investor of £1, tho odds are 27 to Wj?b? 1. Seven Separate Drawings, each Ticket having Seven Chances, thus giving an opportunity of obtaining Sevon Prizes with One 'Ticket, the niuulicrs being replacod each time. MELBOURNE CUP.-150 Performer*. First £2000 Second 900 Third 460 Starters (about £30 each) 85(1 Non Startei'j (about £ld each) .. .. 1900 Total _. .. .. £6106 NEW ZEALAND CUP.-G6 Performers. First £1000 Second 400 Third 200 Starters (about £28 each) .. _ .. 200 Non-Starters (about £12 eaoh) .. .. 674 Total £2171 CASH AWARDS (151). 2at 50 .. ..£lou 100 at 6 .. .. £000 Bat2B .. .. 200 21at5 .. .. l'Ai 20 at 20 .. .. 400 Total .. £1420 370 PRIZES. Ada's last Melbourne Cup of 14,000 mombers filled six days previous to advertised day of closing, thus proving tho confidence placed in her by the public. -ONE TICKET CAN WIN £3106.- Please write in a legible hand, with full name and address. P.O Orders preferred; should they miscarry, duplicates can bo obtained. Cheques (country) must have la. exchange added and marked "correct" by Bank, iwo Stamps required for reply and result. Tickets are Not Tranifwab'.e, and can bo obtained by Letter only from ADA MANTUA. Care Of Mr Abraham, Box 351, Post-offlco, Dnnedin, Poßt-offioe Orders) ( Registered Letters Preferred, payable > £10,C00. < and Telegrams not to Ada Mantua. ) I accepted. Read This. —Name* and addresses of six principal winners fnrnishod to this journal on application, but not for publication. litfLELITY COMPANY'S PROGRAMME • ON THE MELBOURNE CUP. 150 Horses and 60 Bonds. Raco on Cth November. Close between 20lh and 31st October. Throe divisions according to quantity applied for up to closing date. {First £600 fiocon- .. _ .. ..300 Third , .'. 200 Starters-<about£3. each) ~ 7<o Non-starters (about £12each) 1480 20 Bonds (£2O each) .. ..400 SI Hands (£lO eachl .. ..200 20 Bonds (£6 each) .. .. 120 Total £1008 /First £800 (Second 400 I i Mid . 300 On [Starters 'About £36 each) .. 800 ncnnA < Non-Starters (about£l3each) IGSJ 'fcaUUU \2O Bonds (£3O each) .. ■.. 600 120 Bonds (£ls each) .. ..3 0 120 Bonds (£6 each) .. .. 120 \ Total .. .'. .. £5000 /First £1000 I Seoond - 0 IThlnl 400 On I .-Ltm tors (about £15 each) ..1000 r.i+r_nn \ Non-it uters(aliout£l6eaonj 2000 «6»UUQ \2O Bond. (£32 each) .. .. 610 120 Bonds (£l7 each) .. .. 310 1110 Bonds (£oeach) .. ..i 120 \ TctHl £600 There will bo Four Separate Drawings for Each Ticket, viz., One Drawing for tho Race and 'Three Separate Drawings for the 60 Bonds Programme*- £1 each, and two 2d stamps Cheques (with Is exchange) to t c payable only tooNo or to Bearer. P.O. Orders payable to Fidolity Co. only. If Half nates, send b) separate Posts. Registered Letters or Tele grams not accepted. Address only to "Fidelity Company, care of Alfred A. Cameron's Box, No. 251, Dunedin;" or to Auckland ".gency. care of Mr E. Wells, Box 305, Auskland. APPLY EARLY. ORIENT'S MELBOURNE CUP CON SULTATION, 1883.-10,000 Stares at £2 each. Full Share, £2; Half Share, £1. 620 Prizes. First Horse, £1000; Second. £2000; Third £1000 : oilier Starters, £ 1000 : Non-starters, £15i>0; anil 192 Cash Prizes, ranging from £ 0 to £500. Total. £20,000. Add Exchango to Cheques; two stamps for reply and result. Result Slips posted to all Subscribers immediately after Drawing. Applications by letter only, addressed to " ORIENT, care of W. Sinclair. Eastern Areiuln Melbourne. i [R.qister.d Letters Not Accepted ] 1883'{ Melbourne Cup. } 1883 "the goldfields consultation COMPANY. 4' (FILLING RAPIDLY.) £4(1)00 IN!S. OF £4000 First Award{ £2000. } First Award t~ This Company has been forming for the last four months, and has met with grea< snoooss. Having Agents In every principal town of Now Zealand, likewise Melbourne and Sydney, shares are being taken up sharp, anc our lodger is rapidly filling. Write e;s_ly to hasten time of drawing. A fortune of £2000 can be the result. Addreos- uurair "QUARTZOPOLIS," Caro of T. LENNOX 63, P. 0., Thames. N.B.—One thousand two hundred Shares ißsuod solely In the Mining, Up-country, and Southern filatrioK £4000 FIRST PRIZE. £4000 L A--jy>N_ GRAND CONSULTATION ON THE MELBOURNE CUP. , , TICKETS .. - 108 EACH, Ist Horse .. - £10001 4 Prizes of «250.. -1001. 2nd Horse.. -• 2000 5 Prizes of £100. M _d Horse.. .. «00 5 Prizes o £50 .. U Starters divide .. 400 4Pr zes of hlo .. IN Non-startei. .. 6001 la Prizes of £10 . It* 20.000 Ticket., at. 10s each, £10.000. Koch tlckot has fix chances, being drawn *i» limes, via., onco for the Cup, and ole for eai-l lot of Money Prizes. When convenient., seiic. P.O. orders, payable to La Don. Con t.r eh ones must add Is for oxchtv ge. aud must b. marked correct by Bank. If Bank Notes art sent, please use two envelopes, one sealed anc placed innid c the oi her. Registered Letters and Telegrams will not on any account bo received Purchasers of a Book, containing 25 tickets will receive ono ticket as commission. Ibi.« Consultation will be advertised In a 1 the principal papers in Now Zealand, and al-o Sydnoy siid Melbourne The editor of oacl paper has the privilege of nominating n person to Witness ana: tako part in the d'awing,, A commission of Ten per cent, will be deducted from all pizos to pay expenses. Ei closo two stamps for reply and rest.lt. Result:AVjmted immediately aft.-r drawing. Result will also ba advertised in all tho principal papers. V, ill close before November slh. Intending invesun. should apply early, as the list is filling rapidly. Address— LA' BON, oaro of S. A. Asher. Box 301, Post Oflico. Auckland ; or, LA' DON. arc of S. A. Asher 286. (Juecn-strcet, Auckland. £3,000 for 28 6d £3,000 A Colossal Fortune for Half-a-Crown. The " GREAT VICTORY " SWEEP on the MELBOURNE CUP. 1883. To be run on the 6th November, This Gigantic Sweep, by far tho largest evci known to the Colonies. U the pi operty of a bona fide Company, wiu. responsible directors CAPITAL: £10,000, divided in 80,000 Shares o! 2s 6d each. Also, over 1,000 Prizes guarantee -\. and distributed as follows :— First Horse .. £30001 20 Prizes, £50.. &W* Second, do. .. £1000 [40 Prizes, £25..£1(M Third do. .. £500 1 100 Prizes, £10..£1" (• Starters divide.. £500 200 Prizes, £s..£!oMi Non-starters do.. £2,50 | 750 Prizes, £1.. £7.'x To:al _ .. .. £10,(410. It will bo easily seen by the foregoing that novel before wero such inducements offered to tin public. Our great effort reduces winning almost to a certain ty. We give first horso past the posi £3,000, or three times as much as anyone e'se ii Bimllar business. Wo give over 1,000 prizes nioro than doubling all competitors, and yet om shares are but 2s. 6d. each, we give nine ticket. for a £. but we cannot send less than two to anj single address. Send P.O. Order or Bank Notes (f stamps are sent, arid exchange at tho rate oi 18. in the £. Should Coin be sent, regijtei ettor. Send 3d. extra for membership IK I irawing will take place on Ist;November -by o Committee of Shareholders, and the res. t win se posted immediately ond f dTertisod j len.by return post. *WM» «*s's£*££ Opera Hous3,Melbourne. i ______■______■



Sporting. RACE INVESTIGATION COMPANY'S DISCUSSION On tile MELBOURNE CUP. To be run on Nov (i ISSS. Closes Nov. 2,1883. 12,0(0 MEMBERS at 10s. 150 Performers. Cash Awards. First .. ..£l(L0O 6at£so .. .. £300 Second .. .. SIH) 10 at 30 .. .. 300 Third .. .. 400 15 at 15 .. .. 225 Siaiters .. .. 3.10 20 at 10 .. .. 200 Others .. .. 900 60 at 5 .. .. 400 £1150 . £1475 NOMINATION PRIZES. Winner. j Second. i Third. Ist Prize .. £ COlst Prizo .. £7s|lst Prize .. £30 •nd Prize.. 70.2nd Prize.. 50 2ndPrDo.. 30 3rdPiizo.. 5 ,3rdPrizo.. 303rdPrize.. 2« £:2o! £155! £100 EACH TICKBT HAS NINE (9) CHANCES. ("To a Holder \ 300PBIZB8. Itbddsiire teOOPRIZKS. ( 20 to 1. ) Each member for every share names a horse, which will be wiittcn across the. duplicates kept by the company Thos.i numbers havh^j the winner written on them will be put together; the First Hire, dinwn will receive the prizes as above. The name will be repeated with those having the Second wri-tcn on them ; and again also those with the Third—forming 3 distinct drawn gs, which «ill, of conn-'o be drawn after ihe winner, are duclarod. In the event I n cither of iha 3 casetl of only Two Member! naming the u'need ho sen, the 3 Prizes will be divided hntwaen them; if only Oue (in either if the- S cases), ho will receive nil 3 Prizes dun to which uver ho numid, Ist 2nd, or 3rd. A uut>scr>ber, say holding LI .harug, can name the one horse 3 times or X d: Iter en t hortos, one 10 ouch vhuro. NH. Two Got.nus (independent of the Sweep) will be given to the member first naming ihe winner. Apply by letter (with stamps for re plies), addressed'- SINBAD. care of Mr Bodley. I3ox 312, Pout Ollice, DUN'DIM Registered letters or telegrams i.otreceived. N.B —A card of the nominations can be had by sending - :• tamped addi essnd envelope. CUP, 18 83. G. FLANEUR'S CONSULTATION. 2000 u™WSI AT £1 FirstHorso _ .. .. £700 Second Horse „ _, ..800 Third Horso 200 Other Startors (Divided) 300 Non-Starters (Divined) .. .. _ ... 600 £2000 150 PRIZES. It is advisable that remittances bo made by Post>offlco Order, Bank Notes, or Marked Cheques. Exchanges to Cheques must bo added, with stimp for reply. Application by letter only. Registered Letters or Telegrams will not, on any account, bo re , calved. Drawing, under the supervision of a Committee of the Investors, will take place about 81st October. Result Slips forwarded to subscribers ImHlCf dlately after drawing. Address— " G. FLANEUR." Care D. TWOHILL. Park Hotel, Auckland, Lime.. r. R O U N D. . L I M,E. GROUND LIME, .. ... _.. FOR SALE, SOUTH GATE'S MAHURANGI HYDRAULIC GROUND • ROCHE LIME. -.• '■■■ ■ In any -quantity, for Concrete Paths, Floors, Cellars, &c. 'next to stone flagging Is un rivalled for durability and hard-sotting qualities), For tanks and other wet work it, is a first-class materiaL B. KEANE, SOLE AGENT, CUSTOMS-STREET. Insurance. /GOVERNMENT LIFE INSURANCE. Head Office : PROVINCIAL BUILDINGS, Wellington. THE ONLY N E\Y ZEALAND LIFE OFFICE, I GOVERNMENT SECURITY*, MUTUAL INSURANCE, •LOWEST PREMIUMS. Tho Ordinary Branch Offers an Insuranco of 41,200 at the \ remitim charged elsowhoro for & 1,000, equivalent to An Dimediatb Bonus OP £200, In addition to Full Participation in Profits. WOR X M AN7- IN SURA NC E Specially provided for in tho INDUSTRIAL BRANCH Policies Issued from" £5 Upwards, wrrn m- PARTICIPATION IN PROFITS.^ ' PREMIUMS PAYABLE WEEKLY, For which a Collector will call. SPECIAL TABLES FOR CHILDREN. Policies of £20 and Upwards, after Three Years, 'can bo surrendered for Cash, or for a Free Policy. liberal reuulations. NOTE.—The Government not only brings In suranco within the reach ot nearly every man, woman, and child in tho community, but pro vides the description of pblicy-and modo of pay ment best suited tc tho requirements of .each. D. M. LUCKIE, Comm_sk>neh. "DEDUCTION IN FIRE RATES. NEW ZEALAND INSURANCE COMPANY' CAPITAL.' ONE MILLION STERLING. FIRE RISKS taken on tho most LIBERAL TERMS. PROMPT SETTLEMENTS. - UNDOUBTED SECURITY. GEO. P. PIERCE, Manager. Drapery and Clothing. A/^jV.' / DEFERRED \ | pA V M E N T 1 I SYSTEM. I TAILORS, DRAPERS, MILLINERS, AND OUTFITTERS, HOBSON-STREET, HAVE A WELL-ASSORTED STOCK OF THE BEST dLASS GOODS. All Tweeds thoroughly shrunk before being mado up, and Fit and Workmanship Guaranteed. Tho Deferred Payment System has beon found to be a great boon, by enabling those with limited incomes to proeuro-nocessaries in the easiest possible way. INSPECTION INVITED. SPRING GOODS. SPRING GOODS. SPRING GOODS. M^- IJUTTERWORTH, MILLINER, Queen-street, Wishes to inform tie Ladles of Auckland am Country Frlonds, THAT SHE WILL HOLD HER FIRST SHOW OF ■VTEW i~iOODS jMb'.w' Vjtoods ON ! SATURDAY, 18th IN ST A.N 1 Consisting of— • LONDON, PARIS. AND AUCKLAND • MILLINERY t 1 BONNETS ,' HATS FEATHERS FLOWERS STRAW GOODS } V MILLINERY TRlMMWGSj>fever L de_ ) criptlon, in oil new designs. [ ALSO, ! Ladles and Children's COSTUMES i BABY LINEN UNDERCLOTHING, In great variety.



Tenders. "VTEW ZEALAND PUBLIC WORKS. CLARENCE BRIDGE CONTRACT, COUNTIES MARLBOROUGH AND KAIKOURA. Public Works Office, Dunedin, August 16,1853. Written Tenders will be received at this ollice until noon of THURSDAY, lb.' ISth October. isi3, for the above Contract. They are to be marked on the outside, "Tender for Clarence Bridge Contract,"and addressed to the Hon. the Minister for Public Works, Dunedin. Tele graphic lenders, similarly addressed and marked, will he received if presented at any Telegraph Office by noon of the same date, pro vided that written lenders are lodged at any District or Resilient Engineer's office by the same hour. Drawings, specifications, and general conditions nuiv be seen at this ollice, and at the Public Works'Olllces at Auckland, Wellington, Nelson. Blenheim, and Christchurch. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. By command. W. N. BLAIR, Engineer in Charge M.I. mOCAItPE N T E R S. Tenders are required until noon, THURSDAY, 30th Inst., for the erection of a Block of Wood Buildings in Newton Road (labour only). THOMAS 11. WHITE, Architect. mOBUIL D E R S. Tenders will be received until 4 o'clock on FRIDAY, 31 st instant for the removal of present, and erection of New, Butcher's Shop. For Plans apply to Messrs Bond Brothers, Butchers, Devonport. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. mO BUILDERS. Tenders will be received until noon on THURSDAY, the 30th inst., for the erection of an hotel at Elicrslle. R. M. WATT, Architect. Hoffman's Buildings, Queon-strcet. TENDERS will be received until Satur day next (Ist September), at the Offico of the South British Insurance Company, for the Purchase or Charter of s.s. Lalla Rookh. This Vessel is in first-class order, having re ceived a thorough Overhaul both in Hull and Machinery, and has Government certificate, and specially suited for the Waitara Trade, being , of light draught and largo carrying capacity for cattle. _ fT.O BUILDERS. Tenders will be. received until noon of WED NESDAY, September sth, for the Erection and Completion of Three Shops in Drake-street. EDWARD BARTLEY, Architect. m 0 BUILDERS. will bo recoived until noon on SATURDAY, Sept. Ist, for tho erection of a Dwelling House at Whatawhata, Waikato. Plans at my office, 83, Queen-street. ■ HENRY G. WADE, Architect. For Sale. FOR SALE,'a first-class Billiard Tabic, with chandelier and scats complete, cheap. Apply to H. Bonnet, Clarendon Hotel. ORCHARD LAND FOR SALE.—I or 2 Acres near City; good spring of water, and convenient position for residence.—Apply to H. White, Stationer, High-street CAPITAL Second-hand Piano, to be Sold (the property of a gentleman) cheap.— Webb and Co.. Hobson and, Victoria-streets. FOR SALE, at Devonport, equi distant from both wharves, largo Building Allot ment on side of Flagstaff Hill, overlooking Harbour and Rangitoto Channel. Also, Small Rcservo, giving back entrance to Flagstaff Hill. —Joseph Booth, Devonport, or Auckland Dairy, Hobson-stroet, . , . FOR SALE, cheap, pretty Gothic Villa, 5 rooms, and freehold allotment, 66 x 100; In vory pleasant position. 'Bus passes the door. Hackett-streot, near beach, at foot of St. Mary's Road. Price, only £270. For positive sale.— P. F. Evans, Land Mart, Queen-street. (617) FOR SALE, a Very Comfortablo Resi dence, 8 rooms, couversatorv, bath-room, wash-house, and out-houses. The House is fitted with wardrobe, bookcase, sideboard, gas stovo and gas fittings, bath (water laid m), tanks, pump, Well, &c.; with nice garden, Sec. JSrico only £675, of which only £75 need be paid *^n cash, balance can stand at 7 per cent. Situate noar Air Binney's. off Upper Queen-street.—D. F. Evans, Estate Agent, Queen-street. (080) "VTORTH SHORE.—For Sale, Cottage, JJI near main wharf, £160. Also, Houses— 4 rooms, £200, £250; 5 rooms, £375; 6 roonfs, £350, £3SO, £450. Good Building Allotment^ from £1 per foot. No pains spared to suit intend ing purchasers. Money to lend on Mortgage at current rates.—B. 'TANNER, North Shore Pro perty Agent, 8, Queen-street. T^OR POSITIVE SALE, CHEAP. A really good Farm of 310 acres ; partly im proved : balance good ploughable land. A por tion of Bush, some of which is laid out like a park. There is a good Orchard, Eight-roomed House, and suitable 'out-buildings; splendid stream of frosh water, and the coach going North passes the house three times a week. Price low and terms easy.—Apply to JOHN SOPI^ET, Land Agent, No. 8. Queen-street. "CV.. O, R ; .. S A. L E . SAM WHITE has for sale, at his Now Yard: Puriri Posts in aiiy quantity, special prices to large buyers; retail, Is 6d each; Hobart do, Is 3d; Heart Kauri do. la each. Railsr-Hobart, 80s and 90s per 100 ; Ti-trce, 75s ; Sawn Rimu, 8d each. Palings—Heart I-auri Palings, 12s 6d; Sap do, 10s; Aft Hobart, 18s; 6ft. do, 20s. House Blocks, Id per foot. Good Wicket Gates. 10s; Capd.and Mold. Gate Posts, Os.-SAM. WHITE, Fencer, Customhouse-street, opposite Arnold, Hincs, and Co., •" -' ■ ' • j |y, On : :SALE,. AND TO. ARRIVE. 100 Sacks Prime OAMARU POTATOES, fit ~ for Tablo or Seed , "" 100 Sacks Prime SEED TARTARIAN OITS 200 Sacks MILLING OATS 300 Sacks FEED OATS Wood's FLOUR Flemmlng and Gllklnson'a FLOUR Oatmeal, Boncdust, Sharps, Bran, Maize, Chaff, &c.,&c. — E. MITCHELSON AMD-CO., KAURI GUM AND GRAIN MERCHANTS, 19, Queen-street Wharf. News Agency. TMPOR TA N T NOTICE. YEW yEALAND AND ■INTERCOLONIAL MEWS -~: AND ADVERTISING aOBNCV The Manager of tho abovo Agency, which has branches throughout tho Colonies, and in all tho principal centres of population in the world begs to announce that it has been established , with a view to meet the wants of commercial men, as well as consumers, by the exercite of sound judgment and practical skill in tne economical, judicious, and prompt distribution of advertisements. WITH THE ORJECT OF PUSHING BUSINESS. From his long residence in the Colonies, hi 3 intimate acquaintance with the requirements of . advertisers, as'well as his cordial relations with newspaper proprietors, tho Manager is able to offer the following advantages :— The services of an export. Greater economy by means of an organised agency than can bo secured by individual efforts. Energy and method in the pushing of new commercial undertakings. Careful supervision of the interests of adver ., "section of the best advertising £«-»£? SL^d€ a?oV^™_r& cX% Pctivo interests and reputation. Geseral News Agency. By securing tho services of literary men of ability, and by combination with news agen cies in all parts of the world, the " ow Zealand i- and Intercolonial Agency will be able to supply to newspaper proprietors leading articles nows letters, telegraphic summaries &c. WILLIAM SYLVESpR PY^ggggj" Box 216 P. 0.. Auckland.



Amusements. A BBOTT'S OPERA HOUSE. Proprietor MrH. N.Abbott -Manager Mr E. Rawlins UNPRECEDENTED AND GLORIOUS; LEGITIMATE SUCCESS! Of the Celebrated Tragic Actor, MR W. E. SHERIDAN! . And the Gifted and Talented Young Actress, MISS LOUISE DAVENPORT! Whose Limit ;d Engagements extend ONLY TEN NIGHTS MORE. Electric Success _,_ Mr W. E. Shitrida- Electric Success "" Mr W. E. Sheridan THIS (WEDNESDAY) EVENING, 291h Instant. Will be presented Shakespeare's sublime tragedy HAMLET I HAMLET ! Hamlet, Prince of Denmark..MrW. K. Sheridan Ophelia Jl'ss Louise Davenport Drees Circle, Is; Stalls, 2s 6d ; Pit Is. . . NOTICE.— Box Plan at Lonnox's (lata Wavto's), Stationer, Queen-street, where Seats can'be secured daily : and to avoid the crush at the doors, Pit anil Stall Tickets can be had dur ing the day of Mr Abbott, United Service Hotel, adjoining Opera House. HERB CARL SCHMITT'S ~ j ';■/ Grand Co no b. ; b. t. CHORAL HALL. THURSDAY, 30Tn, and FRIDAY, 31st AUG. PARTI, A 1. Ovorturo—" Zanetta" .. .. Aubcr, 2. Aria (Baritone) —"0 Infolice" !J/.i X "Ernani" •- JcttH MR EDMINSTON (With Orchestral Accompaniment). 3. Song-" The Bcndof the River ". .Blummth(A MISS M. HALSTEAD. 1. Quintcttofc String Listrumorits. , . (Minue.) .. .. .. ■• JBochcrtni MESSRS C. AND J. HEMUS. CLOUGH EDGER, AND McKENZIE. 5. Valso—"nißacio" Arditi MRS ALEXANDER (With Orchestral Accompaniment). 0. "The Singing Lesson" (for j? Soprana and Tenor) ... .. Bdriutt MISS STEPHENSON and MR ROBERT ,: YATES. Pianlste MISS ROY Conductor....HEßß CARL SCHMITT 7. HAYDN'S CELEBRATED "TOY SYMPHONY," Conducted by MISS EVA STEVENS Pianlste MISS F. OLAY'TON lßt Violins — Miss Stevens and' Mr J. Hcmus, 'Cello—Mr Edgor. 2nd Violins—Miss Stevens' Miss Westpfahl, and Mr Stevuns, Basso—Mr MoKenzie. Toy Instrumhnts: Cuckoo, Herr Schmitt; Bells. Mr J. Impcy; Trumpet, Mr F. D. Fenton; Nightingale, Mr C. Hcmus: Rattle, Mr H. Brett; Drum, Miss Fenton; Triangle, Mr N. Heath. PART 11. .A.' A,' "ROSE OF AUVERGNE ;" Or " SPOILING THE BROTH," .... A Sparkling Comic Opera, by Offenbach (In Character)— FLEURETTE (Landlady of a ■ ■ ■ ViUagc Cabaret) .. „ Mrs Cooper ALPHONSE (a Shoemaker) .. Mr J. Edwards PIERRE (a Blacksmith) ... Mr. A Stuart: ADMISSION: Front Seats (reserved), 3e, j Gallery, 2s; Back Scats, Is. Tickets at Upton'e. I Plan at Upton's. _ —~.,, -.-.. __ _. Doors open, 7.30; Concert, 8. , jtojk American order ygy^y&f ODDFELLOWS' BALL, *~ _X™* To conimemorate the Fifth [J i^r"**^ Anniversary of tho STAR OF AUCKLAND LODGE,"No. 20, " jj Will be held in the -~:., '.\ CHORAL HALL. _, jj On THURSDAY, Sept. 13tu, -ISS3. s [ Tickets (to admit Lady and Gentleman), lbs . 6d; Extra Lady, ss; Single Gentleman, 7s 6d) ~ may be had from the following Members of I Committee: Brothers Hughes, Armiger. Sly- i field, Butler, Falconer, Cambie, O. Humphries, Fenton. Nonmogcn, W. Ktowovt, Field. M(L- Culsky, Knight, Mead, Thomas, Evans, and Gilbert, Chemist, Queen-street. , r ■ - W. JONES, Hon. Sec., N.B.—As tho number of Tickets is limited, early application is necessary. D N C IN Q. THE NEW WALTZ, Now everywhere danced in Europe and Aus tralia by tho upper class, also all Old and Modern Dances, taught by , , professor jules bernard ' —From Paris— i„.,... .. ■ Permanent Evening Classes, Dancing Academy, Queen-street, TUESDAYS. Beginners from 7.30; Advanced, from 8 p.m. Devonport Hall, MONDAYS, 8 p.ih. Remuera (Mrs Law's), WEDNESDAYS, 7.50 Ponsonby (at Miss Hill's School), FRHJAyS ]. Pupils can join classes at any lime. Terms: </iio Guinea. Private Lessons daily at Resi- ' dence. Devonshire House, I > Hobsoji-strcet. ~ Lectures. YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION (Corner of Wellcsley and Albert-streets). WINTER COURSE OF LECTURES|T Friday, September l^-Rov. J. S.Hfll; - Subject: "Alcohol." Friday, September 28—Professor A. P. Thomas, M.A., F.L.S. Subject:" Volcanoes." Commencing at 7.30. Seats reserved for ticket holders till 7.20 Admission to single locture, Is— may be hod from the Booksellers, or any member of Committee, and at the Rooms. ■ ■ . THOMAS BUDDLE. Hon. Sec. . • ~ Educational. CHURCH OF ENGLAND GR-AIMMAR school. y -,•:.!.. • GOVERNORS: ml' , '. The Right Rev. the Lord Bishop op A*JOH£AN_ The Yen Archdeacon Maunbell, D.D. Tho Yon. Archdeacon Phitt. J* The Hon. Colonel Haultain. >-*»» R C. Barstow, Esq. I C.C. McMillan, Esq. A. Boardsian, Esq., Hon. Sec. ■ • STAFF:. Classics, Modern Languages, English-Tho Head-master. • -•■ ■■: - Science. Mathematics-A. F. T. Anslcy. Drawing and Painting-K. Watkins. Writing, Commercial Arilhmeti. Mechanical Drawing—F. J. Ciaridge. Tho proper apparatus being in conrse of erec tion.' Gymnas'ics under an effioient instructor, will form part of tho school course. A Work shop is also to be added, in which instruction will bo fren but boys are expected to pay lor tho timber they use. Fees (including Stationery), £3 10s, payable in TERM begins MONDAY, 17th September? If Parents in Country Districts will commu nicate with tho Head»master, he will mako arrangements for providing their sonß with Comfortable Homes. HENRY T. PYCROFT,' Headmaster Elect. MR *F. B. WOOD IA M, Teacher of the PIANOFORTE AND HARMONIUM. Address Care of Mr A. Eady, Auckland Music Warehouse, Queen-street. Tt/|" A D A M E P O O L E V RECEIVES PUPILS FOR CULTURE OF THE VOICE, PRACTICAL VOCAL TUITION, AND STUDY OF VOCAL MUSIC. MENDELSSOHN VILLA, VINCENT-STREET. Public Ruths. —,-r i? OT TO N BATH S, _}$ %_WRJxaJ_. NEWTON. . _ HOT, COLD, AND SHOWER BATHS r„„ he had MTwfcW Days, from 7 a.m. to 10 p m.fnnuon Sunday Morning* from 7 to 10 Every Convenience supplied, with good attend; The Baths arc now under a new management, and every ett'ort will be made to make them popular and attractive. Price-ONE Shilling ; or 12 Tickets for 7s Ed. GO TO BATH " to ROTH'S PUBLIC HOT, COLD, AN D SHOWER BATHS, Victoria - street East. Charge—ONE SHILLING. Open all week days from «a!m. to 9 p.m., and SUNDAY MOBK INGS from 6 till 10 0.18. ThcL Bath-rooms aro all private, and supplied with every conven- I ienco, Turkish towels, flesh aftd hair brushes, 11 combs, respirators, soaps, &c. Select Bath- I rooms (private) for Ladies every day, at all 1 hours, with female attendance; One Shilling and I Sixpence. Please note the address— Victoria . streot East, above the Greyhound Hotel, and 1 next tho Cheap Bedding and Furniture Mart, I Auckland, N.B.—Barber in attendance.