The Auckland Evening Star.

VOL. XXI.-NO. 4,163.

AUCKLAND, N.Z., SATURDAY, OCTOBER 27, 1888.

PRICE: ONE PENNY,



Shipping.. Jf_JLdT QI^ECIAL NOTICE. A&r- l^b >> <mk£m*£. — «%?.«*S_-— = ■;: !>AA -_■.•-...-■.-.--■ rp hc Royal Jjai! s . a . AUSTII A L I A Will leave Sydney for San Francisco on Novem ber 10th, callingnt Auckland on tho loth. Mails. Passengers, and Cargo will be taken at Regular Rales. Opportunity for immediate reply to Correspondence received per Zealandia ou or about tho 12tli November will thus be afforded. THUS. T. GAMBLE, Agent. jw- n ■ **& TTNIONSTEA MS HI P •*■■' SAy'.A U COMPANY OF NEW ■iS-^_?__\ ZEALAND (LIMITED).] ij TIME TABLE.—October. FOR TARANAKI, NELSON, PICTON, WEL LINGTON, LYTTELTON, AND WEST COAST PORTS (from Manukau). Steamer. | Date of Sailing. | Wanaka 1 Tue5.,30,8 a.m. I 7.15 a.m. Rotoiuta | T'nes., Nov. 0, 3 p.m. | 2 p.m. FOR GISBORNE, NAPIER, WELLINGTON, LYTTELTON, AND PORT CHALMERS, (from Auckland). Tahaweha I Fri., Nov. 2, 3 p.m. | — Tk Axau I T'hurs., Nov. S, noon I — POR MELBOURNE (via Bluff). TARAWEKA I Fri., Nov. 2, 3 p.m. I — Tk Anau I T'hurs,, Nov. 8, noon I — FOR LEVUKA AND SUVA. Pknouin I Wed., Nov. 11, 5 p.m. I — (Cargo till noon.) FOR RUSSELL AND KAWAKAWA. Waihoua I Tue5.,30,5 p.m. 1 — ■ FOR SYDNEY. Waihoua I Tues.. 30,5 p.m. I — Cargo must bo booked and alongside Two HOURS before advertised time of departure. Passago Tickets must bo taken at tho Com pany's Offlco (Auckland Branch). Fort-street (STEAM TO LONDON. >j|||||||pr ORIENT LINE. -,' Tho following Steamships belonging to tho Orient Steam Navigation Company (Limited) and the Pacific Steam Navigation Company, will leave SYDNEY at the undermentioned dates for MELBOURNE, ADELAIDE, and LONDON, via Suez Canal and Naples :— Steamer. Reg.Tonage. Date. CIIIMIiOUAZO 8,817 November 10 SOBATA _,011 November 21 Cuzco 3,-9 Decembers LlovniA LOGO December 22 And tho Service will bo maintained by suc ceeding steamers at intervals of a fortnight. Fares to London—£l7 to £75; Canal dues, Bs. Parcels booked through to London. Passengers can book from Auckland at a through rato to cover intercolonial fare, and to secure special advantages. . Saloon passengers are allowed to break their iourney while travelling in Orient Line. Passages from Loudon can bo granted in Auckland. Arrangements have been made with Messrs Cook and Sons whereby Tourist Tickets can bo issued covering cost of journey from Naples. For plans and full particulars, apply, in Lon don, to F. Green and Co., and Anderson, Ander- Bon and Co.. Joint Managers of the Lino; or to the Agents in Auckland, UNION STEAMSHIP CO., Fort-street. JAAT^- "VTORTHERN STEAM- Jb&L?lk!fr X* SHIP CO. (LIMITED). TIME TABLE.-Octoiier. Weather and other circumstances permitting. FROM QUEEN-STREET -WHARF. Fou Tauiunoa and Bay of Plenty Ports. BTKAMKR. I DATIS OF BAH.INO. _, , I Every Monday and. Thursday, at Glenclg | a -'p. m . Connects at Tauranga for Opotiki Staffa and Bay of Plenty Ports every Tuesday. For Russki.i,, Whaxoaroa, and Manqonui. lona I Every Monday. 5.30 p.m. for wlianoar-i, wlianoarei heads, and Man-oapai, Macgrcgor ] Every Tuesday, 5 p.m. For WIIANOABEI and Wiiangauei Hkads (Carrying passengers and cargo for V, aipu). Macgrcgor I Every Tuesday and Friday, 5 p.m. For Mekcuhy Bay. Argyle I Every Monday, 1 p.m. " FROM MANUKAU. For Hokianga. Rowena 1 Tuesday, 30,1 p.m. Cargo must be booked and alongsido ONE Hour before advertised time of departure. Passage Tickets must be taken at tho Com pany's Office, No. 67, Queen-street, Auckland. FOR HOKIANGA.—Tho s.s. ROWENA will leave Onehunga Wharf as above (weather and other circumstances permitting) on TUESDAY, October 30, at 1 p.m.-Northern Steamship Company, Agents, Auckland ; or, A. Barnes, Onehunga. _ff A- v- TST-lUKU AND ONE JSisAuA&L W HUNGA STEAM tt-?s_t_S_£NAVIGATION CO. (Limited). TLME TABLE.-S.S. MANUKAU. OCTOBER, 1883. Lcavo Onehunga: Leave Waiuku: Oct. Oct. 29-Mond_ay.lp.rn. n _ Jbu £„ w9M ua. 80-Tuesday,sp.m. Nov Nov. i -Thursday, 7 a.m. 1-Thurs., 11.30 ajn. 2-Friday (for Manukau _ 3-Saturday, 7_o a.m. 3-Saturday, 12 noon 5-Mondny, 8.30 a.in. 5-Monday, 1 p.m. 7-Wodnesday, 10 a.m. J-Wcd., 2.30 p.m. 8-Thursday, 10.30 a.m. .-Thursday,.l p.m. 9_Friday,l.3op.m. , 12 -Monday, 3.30 p.m. „ 13-Tuo S day,sp.m. u _ Wcd ; lo a , m> H-Wed. 5.30 p.m. ld-Friday(forManukau _ 17-Sa.urday, 7-Oa.m. 17—Saturday,IS:nomi 19-Monday, 9 a.m. I^P^JA^P ' 21-Wedncsday. 10 a.m. M-Wed.,2.30 p.m 22-Thursday, 11 a.m. 22-Thursday, 3.30 p.m B-_-day.l-.rn. 24 _ Satur^ay> 6a . m . 20-Mond_ay, 3 p.m. 27 _ Tuoslay> a . m . 27-Tuesday, I p.m. 2g _ Wcd - sdajP) 9 a>nli 28-Wednesday, 5 p.m. „„, 30— Friday(forManukau _ Heads), 8 a.m. All freight* IQri-^^octa Managing Director. jjjr- aTEAM TO LONDON C^-^i-^^PENINSULAR-ORIENTA) re ST EAM NAVIGATION COMPANY. Leave Leave Steamer. Sydney. Melbourne, TH.-lEB 1 Nov. 2 Nov.B ii.t tin it NOV. lb IOV.i. Tvnns •• Nov. 30 Dec. G iE^****'*:::::::::lße^ &?« And thencoforw-ard every alternate week- Passengers andcarfc^booked tc.London Mai seilles. Italy. Egypt, India, China, and Japa ' atK med o naS-stssucdboth to first a£- seeon CTaSg Sers C3Sbook_g at Auckland secur special advantages. For all particulars apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agents. 18, Quoen-strcet, Auckland. QS, COROMANDEI THOMAS SCOTT, Master TIME TABLE. Loaves Auckland: Loaves Coromandel: Monday, 29,12 noon nQQa Wednesday, 31,12 noon — Xovember. November. . N°^ c _ Thursday, 1,12 noon Friday, 2,2 p.m. Sat . urday , 3 7i2 noon Weather and other circumstances nermittin Not responsible in sliipping, carrying, or _ charging live stock. . . No ca?go received without shipping note, aj within hall an hour of advertised tune ol a



Shipping. At. ■■£. T> ARQ U E L A 111 A, jA&frr&h X> FROM LONDON. All Accounts against the I '- - -above-named vessel must be -"-< -^--a--' rendered in duplicate at the i oflice of tho undersigned by noon on MONDAY next, the 20th instant, otherwise they cannot be recognised. L. I). NATHAN & CO., Agents. Auckland, October 28,1833. ~-_,. p- npiME TABLE FOR PS. <_ii*^i-W" TONO A RIIIO. AA*&ff? MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, AND FRIDAY. Leave St. ITolllor'g: Leavo Auckland: \ 8.30 a.m. ii p.m. TUESDAY AND THURSDAY. Leave St. Hellier's: Leave Auckland: 8.30 a.m. 10.30 a.m. 1 p.m. 2 p.m. 5 p.m. Ii p.m. SATURDAY. Leave St. Hellier's; Leave Auckland: 8.3') a.m. 10.30 a.m. 12 noon 1.15 p.m. G p.m. 7 p.m. FARES: SIXPENCE EACH WAY. t r QTEAM TO THAMES, J&t&Ak^UL *0 connecting with River for STIRLING «S3-fi3SS^WORT-,OffINEM-RI,WAI- TEKAURI. WAIHI. TE AROHA GOLDFIELDS, MOKKINriVILLE, WAITOA PLAINS, AND GRANT AND FOSTER'S SETTLEMENT. S.S. ROTOMAHANA AND P.S. ENTER PRISE No. 2. FROM AUCKLAND: | Rotomahana. | Enterprise. Monday 11 morning 8 evening Tuesday 12 noon — Wednosday 2 afternoon 9 evening Thursday 2.30 afternoon — Friday 3 afternoon 10 evening Saturday 3 afternoon — FROM THAMES: | ROTOMAHANA. I ENTER——SB. Saturday — ti afternoon Monday 5.30 afternoon — Tuesday — 3 aftornoon Wednesday 7 morning — Thursday 7.30 morning 5 afternoon Friday 8 morning — Saturday 8 morning | !l evening No cargo received for Rotomahana within half an hour of advertised timo of leaving. Not responsible for shipping, carrying, or dis charging live stock. FRASER fe TINNE, Agents. jl^. "DASSENGERS' LINE "*- OF PACKETS TO NEW Owned by THE SHAW, SAVILL & ALBION SHIPPING CO. (Limited), 31, Lcndenhnll-street, London. The above line of shins are regular traders to all the principal ports m New Zealand. They aro clipper ships, classed Al at Lloyds, and commanded by experienced masters. The bill of fare is most substantial, and of the best quality, and the accommodation roomy and convenient. The undersigned aro empowered to grant passages from London to New Zealand, pay ment for which have been guaranteed in the colony. Return ships to London also leave at almost regular intervals. Full particulars on application to L. D. NATHAN & CO., ) OWEN & GRAHAM, > Agents. _CKUUJKSIIANK >_*:__> * Tj"*Oß LONDON Dl ,____%__% *1 KKCT. "*^_—_S___T Messrs Stono Bros.' Al «,~<_^_-_™aL Barque "■-«-R*S»X-*-- r I, A I R A, 800 tons burthen, O. Tnow, Commander, TO SAIL FOR LONDON EARLY IN NOVEMBER. Tliiß vessel is now loading, and having a large quantity of her eluirgo engaged, early applica tion for remaining space is requested to enable vessel to get best possible despatch. For Freight o Passage apply to STONE BROS., Queen-street, X r - T-EVONPORT STEAM MtgJ&dk AJ FERRY COMPANY J_P*siio£ (LIMITED). Tho abovo Company havo a Steamer always on hand at shortest notice for TOWING, PICNIC PARTIES. AND FISHING EXCURSIONS. J. R. I). BAKER, Trailic Manager. Land and Estate Agents. No. 8, MERCANTILE CH AMBERS, NEXT BANK OF NEW ZEALAND. W. L. M ITCIIELL' HOUSE, LAND, and ESTATE AGENT. RENTS, INTEREST, AND DEBTS COLLECTED. FOR SALE LARGE FAMILY RESIDENCE of 13 rooms commanding a FOR SALE splendid view of tiie Harbour. Allotment well and tastefully FOR SALE laid out in garden, &c„batli-room, and every possible convenience. FOR SALE Will bo sold cheap, and on very easy terms. FAMILY RESIDENCE at Mount FOR SALE Alliert, containing 10 rooms, on rich volcanic soil, situate on a FOR SALE main road, within three minutes' walk of Railway Station, Omni- FOR SALE buses running frequently throughout the day, with two FOR SALE acres land, woll situated. Price, for the whole, £050. Persons dc- FOR SALE sirons of living in this district will bear in mind that omnibus FOR SALE fares have been considerably re duced. FOR SALE A.so.^Mount^ert^comjiact FOR SALE JOffl^r^Sgw-llof FOR SALE water. This property commands a splondid position in the _no aatp district, on the main road, FOR SAL_ wit j, a v i ow of the upper waters of tho Waitemata, and also of FOR SALE Auckland. The out-buildings aro very extensive including Btable FOR SALE and coach-house, and every re quisite for a comfortable and FOR SALE compact homo. Price, £1,000, with very easy terms. GREY-STREET. DEVONPORT, FOR SALE in a favourable position, com manding a splendid view, SEVERAL ALLOTMENTS mid- FOR SALE way between the two -wharves. Terms easy. . FOR SALE BIRKENHEAD, NORTHCOTE, A compact Villa Residence, now FOR SALE building, will be finished in a few days, standing ma well-sheltered FOR SALE position, and commanding a view of both land and wator, which FOR SALE can nowhere be equalled. This I.U- _-__ Houa( . isjU . o n-built,andwiUstaiid FOR SALE the closest, scrutiny for both j. UK e___ -. or ,- muns i,ip an ,i material. FOR SALE Price, £075. Terms as agreed. ALLOTMENTS and . VILLA FOR SALE SITES in tho rising District of * uu aiv Birkenhead. From halt an acre FOR SALE to three acres. NEAR the PUBLIC SCHOOL, . FOR SALE NORTHCOTE, frontage to two _ju« tw__. Boctions in sizes to suit FOR SALE purchasers, U VERY CHEAP LAND, near to FOR SALE Waikomiti Railway Station, _. v wkh , n oasy (UstanoC f roniAuck - FOR SALE land, by first-class road. Lots ot 5 to 2" and :-0 acres, good for FOR SALE orchard and garden, and well ' rL,Il°- watered ; easy terms. Price, £1U *" FOR SALE per acre. RISING TOWNSHIP of HELENS FOR SALE VILLE. Several woll-situatod i__ aa. sections on the Riverhead FOR SALE Road, close to Public School, will bo sold cheap, and on easy terms. l FOR SALE SI^mDJAURIJOREST " will be sold cheap. . . GOOD ALLOTMENT in town FOR SALE section of Opotiki, containing 1 0 in-ACRE SECTION, Pariah of Waiwera. &c, _c„ &c. w. L. mltchelL, ~ Broker and Estate Agent, No 8 Mercantile Chambers, next Bank of Now ' Zealand. " Lime. /GROUND LIME. GROUND LIME . FOR SALE SOUTHGATE S MAHURANGI HYDRAULIC GROUND ROCHE LIME. In any quantity, for Concrete Paths,. Fleors, ,8- Cellars. &c. (next to Btone flagging is un ■" rivalled for durability and hard-sotting qualities). For tanks and other wet id work it is a first-class mater—J. .a- B KEANE. SOLE AGENT, CUSTOMS-STREET.



lii isiness Notices. \*yiREWORK ! ! WIREWORK ! ! J. PETFORD, PLUMBER, CHANCERY-STREET, Having engaged an expert Wireworkor from Sydney, is prepared to exccutoii.ll orders in tiie , Wire Lint.-, sticli ns .lower .Baskets, Stands, ' Screens, Fire Guards, &c. ' Samples can be seen at J. PKTI'ORD'S, Chan- ' eery-street (rear of Arch. Clark and Sous). mi IE UNION STEAM SAW, MOULD- < -*-!_-, SASH AND 1)0011 COMPANY (LIMITED). WIIOLKSALE TIMBER DEALER. MANUFACTURERS OF STOCK DOORS AND SASHES. \ Tho Company quotes for Cargoes of 20,000 feet, and over, of kauri timber, doliverod at any pub lic wharf in Auckland and Suburbs, from its Tairua Saw Mills. Flooring, Lining, Architraves, Skirtings Mouldings, Shingles, and Palings aro mami- - factured at Tairua, and delivered under this ar rangement. A cargo may be assorted to include any por . tion'of the above manufactures, winch arc of variety to include all tho necessary furnishings : for a complete building, as usually furnished in the Town Timber Yards. \ The Company, by arrangement, allow tho use ' of its Mechanics' Bay Yard for storage of timber so ordered. Quotations arc at Bush Mill prices, with freight and wharfage added. Deliveries will bo given from Mcehtuiioa' Bay ■ Yard to sort up orders executed from Tairua,or to accommodate customers with immediate wants. TI/TECHA-TCS' BAY FACTORY. DOORS, SASHES, TURNERY, FRET- : WORK, and BRACKETS aro sold in Whole- - Bale lots only, and at discounts, to induce Tim ber Dealers, Builders, and Agents to keep the Company's goods in stock. , : Come and See/ —IB / / CHOICE SELECTION Zpy CHANDELIERS, /v/ TANKS' BRACKETS. A/TINWARE, GLOBES, &C, /V P"«nUNG, ' / / GASFITTINQ, , Town PmcES. A >I«U_UANGING, In. /Ai/ At Shortest Notice and /^/ Town I'ricos. / / o. MAY'S BUILDINGS, / / DEVONPORT. TT\ 11 E II A V M A X X E T X 105, QUEEN-STREET, Auckland. ON SALE, Arrived per Coromandel and Roman Empire— White Clover. Red Clover, Alsyko Clovur, Cowgrass, Meadow Fescue, Meadow Foxtail, Crested bov.Btn.il, Rape, Trefoli urn Incarnatuni (Scarlet Clover). From America direct — Timothy, Kentucky Bluegra.- iPoa I'ratonsis). Poverty Bay Ryegrass, Canterbury Ryegrass, Cocksfoot, Prnlriegraas, Ruttail. EARLY SEED POTATOES, as follows:—Abli icaf, Kidnoy, Taylor's Kidney, Canterbury Flukes, Patterson's Victoria. Latkk Vauiktikh—Hobart, Sutton's Magnum Bonum, Sutton's Flower Ball, etc ALSO, Oats, Barley, Garden and Flower Seed; Coarso Fine, and Rock Salt; Bran, Sharps, Now Zealand Flux, Tow, Bacon and Hams. BONEDUST and BONE-LOUR of all grades, ISLAND AND PERUVIAN GUANO' &C, &c, &c. HESKETH & AITKEN. [CAKD.I X-y J. DALTON, C.E., * * * AIICniTKCT AND SURVEYOR, Has Removed to High-street (fronting Vulcan Lane), over Mr White's, Law Stationor. PATENT AGENT pHESTS OF DRAWERS. Very Handsome Chests of Drawers, in Rich Mottled Kauri, are now selling at tho following prices for Cash:—Tho Duke of Edinburgh Chest of Eight Drawers (tho bonnet drawer richly panelled with to ta ra, bird, and row a rowa) .£6 10s; Five Drawer Chests, SA. Tho above articles have always given great satisfaction, and be come more beautiful with ago. W. NORRIE, Top Of SIIOItTLAND-STRK-CT. THE PRUDENTIAL MUTUAL, SICK, AND MEDICAL BENEFIT SOCIETY OF AUSTRALASIA (Under tho Friendly Societies' Act), HeadOtlico .. .. Collins-street, Molbourno. President: Hon. Henry Cuthbort, M.L.C.; Trustees: Hon. Graham Borry, Hon.R. Richard son, W. Reynolds, Esq., J.P., A. Young, Esq., M.L.A. Auckland Branch—l 72, Queen-street (next Rattray's Buildings). Life Assurances, with Sick Pay and Medical Attendance; Juvenile Benefits j Weekly, Monthly, and Quarterly Paymonts. "CI AND W. FOWLER, PLUMBERS, GASFITTERS, AND BRASS FOUNDERS, 48 AND 50, VICTORIA-BTHE-- TO SHIPBUILDERS AND OTHERS. F. and W. FOWLER having bought from Mr A. Stevens his Stock of Patterns, avo now prepared to do all Castings at tho shortest notice and on the most reasonable terms. Dumps and Spikes always on hand, and at Lowest Rates. August, 1883. SUPERIOR CORRUGATED TANKS. k j. _.~k_an Has for Solo a number of the above, with Taps, ready for use, price 355, at his shop, Wellesley street East (next door to Crowther s Stables). Large Quantities of Spouting, Ridging, and Down Pipes always in Stock. Verandah Iron curved at tho shortest notice. Country ordors will always receive his prompt attention. Lead Washers always on hand. . THOS. J. HAKBBTT, MANUFACTURER O CORN BROOMS, Auckland. TRADE JkAPAI \ MARK. mO PHOTOGRAPHERS. ( A. B. BROOMHALL _ CO., 1 PHOTOGRAPHIC STOCK IMPORTERS, 16, SHOR-AND-STREET, AW-OAND, Have on sale every requisite for Amateur and Professional Photographers. Improve- Tourists' Sets, complete, from 12s.



Money. INDUSTRIAL AND PROVIDENT PERMANENT BUILDING, LAND, AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY OF AUCK LAND. LIBERAL ADVANCES made on approved Freehold or Leasehold Properties for periods not exceeding TEN YEARS. S.MALI. MARGIN only lequi—id. SCALE OF REPAYMENT REDUCED. FINES NOT ENFORED in cases of Sickness or Want of Employment. BORROWERS SHARE IN PROFITS. PART OR AVHOLE OF THE ADVANCE MAY HE REPAID AT ANY TIME. INTEREST CEASES ON THE PORTION REPAID. Further particulars may lie obtained on appli cation at lhe Society's olilces, corner of IJuken !.'i'ki<:ktand V_-i.ca.n- Lank. GEORGE FRASER, Manager. _ ONEY TO LEND, in largo and small sums, at current rales of interest. Apply to PETER OLIPIIANT. Solicitor, High-street ONEY TO LEND, at a moderate rate of interest—Apply to JACKSON - RUSSELL, Solicitors, Fort-street. ONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage, on First-class Freehold Securities. W. COLEMAN, Solicitor, National Insurance Buildings. MONEY TO LEND, on Real Estate, in sums of toO and upwards, at tho current rates of interest—Apply Wm. S. Cochrane, Port, street. ONEY TO LEND, in largo or small sums, at usual rates of interest CONNELL & COOPER, Solicitors, Vulcan Lano. ONEY LENT-.-" PROMISSORY NOTES, HOUSES, FURNITURE, &C. BILLS DISCOUNTED DAILYII MORTGAGES NEGOTIATED. JOHN W. HARDIE, Land, Commission, and Estatk Agent, HIGH-STK-ET, Auckland. Ij-IXCHANGE ON NEW YORK AND Li LONDON, in sums suit FOR SALE BY ARNOLD, HINES, X CO., Corner of Custoui-houHo and Fort-street- MONEY TO LEND, at 8 per cent., in sums from £100 upwards.—W. and J. Frnto_\Lniid Agents, N.Z. Insurance Buildings. MONEY" TO LEND, on Promissory Notes, on Mortgage, or on any nvailabio securities at Lowest Current Rates. LOND-N LOAN AND DISCOUNT CO., High-Btroot. 2 doors from Vulcan La no. £10 TO £1,000. YICTORIANLOAN AND DISCOUNT AGENCY, HTOH-STREET. AUCKLAND (OPPOSITE CITY COUNCIL OFFICES). Money advanced from £10 to £l,ot. on Personal Security, Deeds ot Property, Shares, Sec. Repayments can be made In Instalments of ONK Siiii.lino l'Eit Week for each Pound bor rowed, or in any way to suit borrowers. Communications Confidential. Post-office Addrkss : Box_Do._Auckland._ ONDON ~ MO-TfL-'E, LOAN, AND DISCOUNT BANK. no, SHORTLAND-STREET, Auckland (Ol'l-S—- A. Ct.ARK & SONS' W'AHKHOUSK), And Little Collins-street, Melbourne. LOANS ARE ADVANCED FROM £10 TO £1,000. Uiion personal, freehold, and leasehold security, repayable by Weekly, Monthly, or Quarterly Instalments, at Lowest Current Rates. Advances made on Furniture without removal, and all classes of Merchandise. Loans Gn anted ui'ON Like Policies, Legacies, AND INTEUESTS INDEX WILLS. BILLS DISCOUNTED AT CURRENT RATES. Loans won Deposit of Deeds. Repayment ny Easy Instai ments. FORMS GR.VI'IS. All communications and interviews held strictly confidential. _ _______ A~ "PEIIMANENT CO ZY. OPERATIVE lIUILDINtJ _ INVEST MENT SOCIETY. [Office : 117, Queen-street. LOANS granted upon approved securities of Freehold or Leasehold Properties in sums of £'JH to !_t;()_0, principal and interest being repay able in instalments at the following Reduced Rates for repayment of each —I)-' borrowed:— Repayments extend- ~„_ ~- k Total Amount ing over ' L Repayable. £ b. d. _ 8. d. lyour .. .. 20 0 KH 0 0 2 years .. .. 1U 10 108 II 8 8 years .. .. 11 7 113 15 0 i years .. .. 11 8 l-l B 8 fl years .. .. 8 9 130 18 » 8 years .. .. 7 1 117 13 9 10 years .. .. 8.1 1- IC 3 And in the samo proportion for smallor or larger loans. DEPOSITS.—The Socioty receives Jtonoyon Deposit: — Rcpayablo at 7 days' notice 5 por cent, per annum. JOHN BATGER Scero-ry. Itools and Shoes. Just opened, 17 TRUNKS BOOTS, ex s.s. Doric 3 do do ex s.s. Amalil 2 do do ex s.s. Catalonia 10 do do ex s.s. Nowcowon. C. WESTPFAHL, Bootmaker, 10S, Queen-street. i Drapery. GREAT SUCCESS OF DRAPERY SALE AT I THE "BON MARCHE." 217, Queen-street Immediate inspection should be made of tho Wonderful Bargains at the " BON MARCHE," All Dress Material, Velveteens, Prints, Sateons, Zephyrs, etc.. at a Great Sacrifice at the " BON MARCHE." Carpets, Floorcloths, Cretonnes, Counterpanes, Blankf.ts, and Sheetings, at such prices us to defy competition at tho -BON MARCHE." Ladies' and Children's Ulsters and Cloth Jackets from 3s ll_d each at tho " BON MARCHE." Corsets, in groat variety, from Is 3d por pair at the "BON MARCHE." A Largo Stock of White Kid Gloves, from l_d por pair, worth 2s lid, at tho " BON MARCHE." Millinery, Flowers, Feathers, Laces, Ribhons, and All Fancy Goods are being Cleared at Nominal Prices at tho " BON MARCHE." Gents' White and Coloured Shirts, Ties, Collars etc, worthy of Special Notice, at the "BON MAROHE. Observe the Address:-"BON MARCHE (A. LE SUEUR, Proprietor), 217, Queen-street two doors from Wellosley-strcct West. zf^Zh / DEFERRED 1 I PA-MEN- 1 S SYSTEM. I TAILORS, DRAPERS, MILLINERS, AND OUTFITTERS, HOBSON-STREET, HAVE A WELL-ASSORTED STOCK OF THE BEST CLASS GOODS. All Tweeds thoroughly shrunk before being mado up, and Fit and Workmanship Guaranteed. The Deferred Payment System has been found to be a great boon, by enabling those with limited incomes to procure noccßsanes id the easiest possible way. INSPECTION INVITED.



The Stud. "\7EW ZEALAND STUD AND IPEDIJ _2S GREE STOCK COMPANY (LIMITED). THE FOLLOWING THOROUGHBRED AND CLYDESDALE ENTIRES WiU stand at the Company's Farm, Sylvia Parle, this season, and will travel in tho immediate neighbourhood. Cood paddocks will lie provided for marcs at j Two Shillings and Sixpence per week. Every caro will be taken, hut no responsibility will be incurred. All mares to be removed by the 10th January, 1881. All expense- to be paid before mares are re moved. MUSKET'—— guineas (only ton approved mares of tho publio will be taken). LICOLIN US—Single Mare. 12 guineas two or more, In guineas, ANTEROS—SingIe Mare, 10 guineas; two or more, 7 guineas STERLINGWORTH-Singlc Hare, 1 guineas two or inure, 3 guineas. ROSEBERRY-Singlo Mure, 10 guineas; two or more, 7 guineas. BLAIRATHOL—SingIe Mare, D guineas; two or more, 1 guineas. In the Pukekohe. Bombay, Tuakau, Pokeno, Waiuku Districts: LOCH FERGUS—SingIe Mare, 1 guineas; two or more, 3 guineas, To stand at Morrinsvillo, Piako, and travel in the Waitoa, To Arolm, and Matamata Districts: YOUNG MELBOURNE - Single Maro, i guineas; two or more, 3 guineas. In tho Cambridge, To Awamutii, Ohaupo, and Tamahere Districts. CAP-A-PlE—Single Maro, 5 guineas: two or more, 1 guineas. ELGlN—Single Maro, 5 guineas; two or more, i guineas. Cord_, with full particulars and pedigrees of nbovo, may be hod from the Secretary, Short land-street. Auckland; or, tho Managing Director, Sylvia Park. NOTICE. The Company offer n prize of £10 for tho best yearling colt, and £10 for the best yearling filly, sired by any of their Clydesdale Stallions; to be showunnd judged at the Auckland Agricultural and Pastoral Association Show in November, 1835. AUCKLAND RACING CLUB. SYLVIA PARK STAKES, 18SG-A Sweepstakes of 10 soys. each, 4ft., or I soy. if declared by X o'clock p.m. on the night of general entry for Summer Meeting, lU—, with 200 soys. added by the New Zealand Stud and Pedi gree Stock Company for tho produce of their sires for the season 18s3. The second horse to receive 30 soys. and tho third horse 10 soys. from Uio stakes. For 2-year-olds: Colts, Sst 101b; (lilies and geldings, Sst "lb. Distance, 6 furlongs. Nominations, accom panied with I soy. (first forfeit), to be made to tho Secretary of the A.R.C. by 8 o'clock p.m. on Hi— Friday following Autumn Summer Mooting, iissi' Educational. -pUBLIC SINGING CLASS. Professor F. O. Callllau being compelled, through pressure of business, lo relinquish the Popular Singing Classes held by him for nearly four years, has much pleasure in handing tho Conduetorship over to Mil GEORGE E. UOYLK, who has been his pupil since his arri val in Auckland, in whose uipaclty as a teacher lie places every confidence, and trusts that the public will continue to support tho cliuwos in the future as they have done in the past. New quarter emnmcn-.cs on 13th instant. Fees : Ladies, lis : liontlemcn, 10s fid per quarter, in advance. Names enrolled at 7.30 p.m. on Tuesday. 30th inst., at the Christians Meeting House, corner Cook and Ilobson-streets, where the Classes are held. As the studies for the next quarter will embrace a system of voice cultivation not yet taught in classes, old pupils are particularly requested to attend the advanced class. MR AN G ELO FOR RE S T (Pupil of Mr Charles Halle, Dr. Bridge Westminster Abbey; and the late Dr. James, lily Calhedral), having decided (o remain perman ently iv Auckland, is prepared to give Advanced Musical Tuition on tho ORGAN, PIANOFORTE, HARMONIUM SINGING, HARMONY, CANON COUNTERPOINT and FUGUE Tonus on application. Temporary address: Post-olllce, Auckland. Corporation Notices. PI T V OP AUCKLAND. GRAFTON WARD. FIXING LEVELS OF SEVERN-STREET. NUGENT-STREET, AUBURN-STREET, BURLKIOH-STREET. and MOUNT EDEN ROAD (From the Junction of Symonds-street to Junc tion of Gaol Road). Notice is hcroby given to all persons inter ested in theabovestreetsthat the ADJOURNED MEETING to fix the levels will be held at tho City Council Offices on THURSDAY, Novem ber-nd,at6.3op,„. p> A , pmLlps> Town Clerk. Town Clerk's Oflice, October 20,1883. 150 piTY OF AUCKLAND fixingTevels. It is hereby notified that it is the intention of the City Council to Fix tho Levels of KYBER PASS ROAD (From Symonds-street to Gaol Road). Plans may bo scon in tho City Engineer's Olllco, High-street, Auckland, within ollicc hours, and all persons interested herein or liable to bo aggrieved thereby will be heard by t lie City Council at a Mooting to bo hold on THURSDAY, tho 22nd day of November, 18S3, at 0.30 p.m. All objections must be made in writing, addressed to tho Council, and sent to them not loss than ten dnys before the duy appointed on which to hear objections. ~„„,,,. P. A. PHILIPS, Town Clerk. Town Clerk's Office, October 20,1853. loi pilY OF AUCKLAND. FIXING LEVELS. It is hereby notified that it is the intention of tho City Council of Auckland to Fix tho Levels 01 NEWTON ROAD (Botween Karangahapc Road uud Symonds street). Plnnß may be seen in the City Engineer's Oflice, High-street, Auckland, within office hours, and all persons interested heroin or liable to bo aggrieved thereby will be heard by tho City Council at a Meeting to be held on THURSDAY, the 22nd day ot November, 18S3, at 0.30 p.m. , ..... , All objections must be made in writing, ad dressed to tho Council, and sent to them not less than ten days before the clay appointed on which to hoar objections. P. A, PHILIPS, Town Clerk. Town Clerk's Office, October 20,1883. I jS FOB WINTER COUGHS and Bronchial mRYTTcKIN'S SYRUP OF X EUCALYPTUS with Hypophosphito of Lime and Quinine. . For Incipient Consumption and Chronic Chest Affections, " Aickin's Syrup of Eucalyptus, with Hypophosphito of lime and Quinine, is most certainly altorativo and curative. Try It for Bronchitis and Asthma. Address:— j THE PHARMACY. Q.UKEN-STKKKT. AT S ! RATS! RATS !—Use SHARLAND'S PHOSPHOR PASTE Rata cat it greedily, and die; no smell. Price, One Shilling a Bottle. SHARLAND & CO., opposite Post-office. HE Best Preparation extant For promot ing Hair Growth is Dr. Erasmus Wilson's LOTION FOR THE HAIR. It Is prepared from tho original formula of this eminent authority by Charles Butcher, Pharmaceu tical Chemist (Victoria and Now Zealand), j unction of Pitt and Grey-streets, Auckland. 'LIVER REGULATING. AICKIN'S PODOHPHYLLIN PILLS, No. A, aro now known from Invercargill to Mongonui as one of the most effectivo reme dies for "SLUGGISH LIVER." Torpid Digcs tivo Function, Billiousness, Chronic Constipa tion, Flatulency, &c. Thoy aro a safe aperient, AND CONTAIN NO MINERAL WHATEVER. Sold in Boxes at Is, and Bottles at Is Cd and 2s 6d (all sugar coated). AT THE PHARMACY QUEEN-STREI-,1



Sporting. Tp I N A I, N 0 T I C E. 1 G. FLANEUR'S CONSULTATION ox tui: MELBOURNE CU P, 18S3, WILL CLOSE ON FRIDAY, 2nd NOVEMBER. INTENDING SUBSCRIBERS AUK ItKS PECTI>'IH.LY Rl-JUKSTEN TO j APPLY FOR TICKETS J AT ONCK. "(1. FLANEUR," CARIO OF I). TWOIHLL, PARK HOTEL. -^SAyPPP -"a '; - AAl*" T7l INA L " NOTI CE. c Jj E All intending Sul-cribe- to "ZMALANDIA COMPANY'S" CONSULTATION on the Mel bourne Cup, 10s a member ilir.st prize, £1,000; 2nd, £100; 3rd, £2:10; and special prize, .(!50; t starters and non-slurters divide £1,300); should , apply at once, as the list is rapidly filling, "ZEALANDIA," Caro H. H. Hayr & Co., Box No. —, Post-olllce; or, "ZEALANDIA," Carcll. 11. Ilavr-Co., ~ Publisher, High-sl,, Auckland. *K*l IN A L PUBLIC NOTI CE. ISS3 MELBOURNE CUP ISS3. THE GOLDFIELD CONSULTATION CO. - £1 Shares £1,000 £1 Shares. j Note.—This Company has been forming for the last five months, having met with great success, the few remaining Tickets must be applied for at once. Will close positively on li November 3rd. - QUARTZOPOLIS, care T. Lennox, Box 53, Thames. T "AIT ELBO" UR N E CU P. ADAM BEDE Returns thanks to the public for the great amount of patronage accorded to him during tho present season, and announces that the FIFTH AND LAST LIST IS NOW OPEN, OX THIS, Tin: Qjikatkst Racing Event of the Southkux Hemisphere. The Race takes place in Melbourne on the Otii DAY OF NOVEMBER, And all intending Subscribers are respectfully requested to make immediate application for Shares, so that the Drawing may take place as much before that date as possible. ADAM BEDE. \ A FORTUNE C 3. A FORTUNE KS. t FOR ° FOR ° t ADAMASTOR'S NOVELTY g CONSULTATION. ON TUB J MELBOURNE CUP, IBS 3. t To be Run on tho Oth of November. Capital ~~" £5000. " In 20,000 Shares of 5s each. 131 Prizes guaranteed. To be distributed as follows:— Mkluoubnk Cup Cash Awards. First £500 5 ac.£loo each Second _ .. 300 Sat.. 60each I Third .. ..' 200 10 at.. 25 each Starters (divided) 60J 20nt__ 12 10s each Non-starters ..IUOO 10 at.. 0 os each 20Oat._. 5 Oseaoh £2-0 £2500 Each Ticket hae seven separate chances. Race ! and Cash A.wards being drawn for separately. ! Pleoso Bend Post-otflco Orders, when con- I veniont, or Bank Notes. Chequon must bo ', marked "correct" by Bank. If Stamps an eent for Tickets please add Ono -hilling in the Pound extra. Notick.—Kenißtereri Lottora Not Accepted. Two stamps required for reply and | rosult. Will close on or about tho third ol ; November. Address:—"ADAMASTOR," , Caro of Lyons and nart, ] Box 151. P.O. Dunedin. , [Filling Rapidly.l ! reoistkr-.u ) ( letters ™s £2000 cS A, N NoT ; Accepted. ) 1 Accepted. MELBOURNE CUP RUN NOV. fi. 1683. NEW ZEALAND CUP....RUN NOV. 6, 1883. A. Nemo Has opened No. 1 Consultation on tho above two great ovonts Dy B 1000 MKMBKRS AT 10s (each event arawn separately), MELBOURNE CUP, I NEW ZEALAND CUP, 160 Performo-. _ Performers. First .. -. £100 First .. .. £150 Second .. „ 2UO Second „ .. 200 Third .. 100 i Third .. .. 100 Starters (divide) 100 Startors (divide) 100 Non - starters I Non - starters (divide) _. 200 | (divide) .. 150 £1-0 i , , «'»« Two chances for ono ticket, and one single lus ticket can win 0)50. as in last consultation one ticket got two prizes. Any company taking a book 0?25 tickots get ono ticket as commission, and cm nominate any person on the committee ot drawing. Post Office Orders accepted, and two stamps necessary ior replies. Ail tickets Bent by return post 10 investors. Application by letter only. Special.-*? prize will be given by A. Nemo to any subscriber of two tickets who will first place the horses I—2—3 in either of these two evontß. Post date of envelope taken as correct date, and pnre awarded by s oommittoe to bo appointed. Addrees- A. NEMO, care of _. Tomlinson, Barrel HoteU Parnell. i>ACE INVESTIGATION COMPANY'S V DISCUSSION On the MELBOURNE CUP. To be run on Nov fi 1883. Closes Nov. 3, 1883. lo |tK )0 MEMBERS at 10s. 150 Pkiu'Obmeks. Cash AWA-DS. Ki^t ..£I6OO 6at&o - ... £-0 Second I*. ... 800 10 at 30 _ „ 800 Third .. 100 lo at la . - 225 Sia-tors .. - 350 2U at 10 „ _ 2CO Othera _. .. SOO 90 at 5 .. ••_}_. fiioio «1«5 NOMINATION PRIZE 3. ._, m Winner. i Second, l Third. Ist Prizo ..£l00!lst Prizo .. £75 tat Prizo .. £o0 -dPli—>.. 70'2nd Prize.. sn2ndPri«!._. 30 3rd Prize.. 603 rd Prize.. 30,3 rd Prize.. 20 £ko| em £ioo EACH TICKET HAS NINE (9) CHANCES. ( To a Holder \ 300p81^3. l 2 O fd hs-?ef3OOPHIZK S . ( 20tol. J Each mombor for every share names a horse, which will bo written across tho duplicates kept by the company. Thoso numbers having the winnor written on thorn will bo put togother; the First throo drawn will receivo the prizes as above. Tho snme will bo repeated with those having the Second written on them; and again also those with tho Third-forming 3 distinct drawings, which will, of course, bo drawn after tho winners are declared. In the event (in either of the 3 cases) of only Two Members naming the placed hoses, tho 3 Prizes will bo davided between them; if only Ono (in either efthe -3 casos), ho will receive all 3 Prizes duo to whioh over ho named, Ist. 2nd. or 3rd. A subscriber, say holding 3 shares, can naino tho one horse 3 times, or 3 diiferout horses, one to each share. N X -Two Guineas (independent of tho Sweep) will'bo given to tho mombor first naming tho winner. Apply by letter (with Btamps for re nlicß). addressed- SINBAD. care of Mr Bodley, Box 312. Post Oflice, Dunkdin. Registered l«tters or telegrams uot received. N.B— A card of tho nominations can bo had by sending a stamped addrnssod ouvelope. LOLA MONTE S' GRAND CONSULTATION OK TUB MELBOURNE AND NiCW ZEALAND CUPS, 1883, Of 10,000 Members at 10s each. tat Prize, 1000 sovereigns; 2nd Prizo, 1000 halt sovereigns; 3rd Prizo, 1000 crowns, in each Cup. Melbourne Cup t New Zealand Cup Distribution. i Distribution. tat Horse .. _ £10001 tat Hore c.. .. £1000 2nd Horse ' .. £500 2nd Horse ... £500 3rdHor3o.. .. £2501 3rd Horse,. .. £250 Starters (divided) £100 Startera (divided) £180 Non-startors " Non-ptartera (dividod) _ £5501 (divided) .. £370 £-00| £2-0 Grand Total—Flvo Thousand Pounds. Each ticket has two chances, and can draw the first horse in each event. Drawing under the supervision of Committeo of Shareholders. Apply by letter. Please forward Post Office Orders when convenient; it is safer than sending notes, beiDg equal to registration. Cheqaesmusi be marked correct hv bank, and have Is added for exchange when from country. Two stamps for reply and result Circulars' containmg: tuu particufr--, and forms for applying for tloKets. sent free to any 'Caress on apDlicaUon. Address- w Care Mr A. Mo3S, Bos 317. Post Office, Diinedia. Two Thousand Pounds for 10s. \_m_____v_mma_________m



Sporting. WL V 0 N S, • MEMBER OF TATTERSALL'S, Has Books Open on all Forthcoming Events— V.R.C. Derby Melbourne and New Zealand Cure, &c. (Double or Single Events). Longest Current Odds Laid. Address: Tattcraall's. Auckland. «> 0 P. E R T B L A 1 R I E, JL_ M1.M81.1. OF TATTKRSALL'S, Has Books Open on all Forthcoming Events— V.R.C. Derby Melbourne and New Zealand Cups (Double or Single Event). LONCKKT (limi.l.NT OfiliS LAID, Address: Tat.teiy.nirs. Auckland. JA C 0""B E N X 0, TURF COMMISSION AGENT, JIAS Books Open on all Forthcoming Events. Mei.iioukne Derby and Cup Melbourne Cup (Straight Out New Zealand Cup. All letters and telegrams promptly attended to and replies sent on same day as received. Address: Taltcrsall's Club. Occidental Hotel, Auckland. TVACINC SEASON, 1883-4. JOSEPH GALLAGHER (Member of Taltcrsall's) HAS BOOKS OPEN On all the PRINCIPAL RACES IN THE COLONIES. Longest Current Odds Laid, Address: Tattersall's Club, Auckland. Private Address : Conio Villa. Vinccnt-strcot. TIi.ILELITY COMPANY'S PROGRAMME _} O.v THE MELBOURNE CUP. 150 Horses and 60 Bonus, Race on 6th November. Close between 20th and 31— October. Three divisions according to guantitt applied for up to closing date. {First £600 Second .. _ .. ..300 Thir.l 200 htarters (about £32 each) . 7'K) Non--0]"--(abnut£12eacb) 1180 20 Bonds (£2O each) .. ..400 20 Bonds (£lO each) .. .. 200 , 20 Bonds (£0 oach) .. .. 120 Toial £1000 /Fir- £800 ■ (Second _ 400 {Third -300 ON (B—ncrs labont __G encli) .. 800 nrnnn < Non-starters (iiho<it£-each) 16 ---<SoOOO \2O Bonds (£3O each) .. ..600 120 Bonds (file, eacli) .. .. _0 : 120 Bonds £(! each) .. .. 120 \ _ot_l £5000 {First £1000 Second -0 Third 400 f tarters (abont £15 each) .. 1000 Non .tarle—(about£lGeacli) 2000 20 Bonds (£32 each) .. ..610 20 ::onds(£l7each) .. .. 310 .0 Bonds (£6 tach) .. .. 120 Total £0000 There> -will bo Fonr Separate Drawings for Each Ticket, viz., One Drawing for the Race and Throe Separate Drawings for the 60 Bonds Pre>grammo-t-£l each, and two 2d stamps Cheques (with Is exchunge) to bo payable only to aNo or to Bearer. P.O. Orders payable to Fidelity Co. onlu- If Half notes, send by separate POBts. 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 Agency, caro of Mr E. Wells, Box 305, Auckland. APPL-"_ARLY. £4000 FIRST PRIZE. £4000 T A' TW'S GRAND CONSULTATION on thk MELBOURNE CUP. TICKETS - - IOsEACH, Ist Hone _ _ £40001 i Prizes of £250.. £1000 tod Howe- - 2000 6 Prizes of £100.. 600 SrdHoree.. _ 10001 6Pr_esof£so_ 250 Starters divide- 400 4 Prizes of £25 _ 100 Non-starters .. 600 115 Prizes ot £10 _ 150 20,000 Tickets, at 10s eaoh, £10,000. Each ticket has Bl_ ohances. being drawn six times, viz., once for tbe Cup, and onco for eaoh lot of Money Prizes. When convenient, send P.O. orders, payable to La' Don. Counter Cheques must add Is for exchange, and must be marked correct by Bank. H Bank Notes are sent, please use two envelopes, ono sealed and plaoed inside tho other. Registered Letters and Telegrams will not en any account be received. Purchasers of a Hook, containing 25 tickets, will recelvo one ticket as conimJsslon. This Consultation will be advertised in all the principal papers in New Zealand, and alao Sydney and Melbourne. The editor of eaoh papor has tho privilege of nominating a person to witness and take part in the di awing. A oommisßion of Ton per cont. will be doducted from all prizes to pay expenses. Kncloßetwo stamps for roply and result. RobuH slips posted immediately aftsr drawing. Rosult will also be advertised in all tho principal papora. Will eloae before November Sth. Intending investors should apply early, as tho list is filling rapidly. Address— LA' DON, caro of S. A. AHher. Box 301, Post Office. Auckland; or, LA' DON. are of S A. Ashi., 2„. Oueon-strfut. Auckland. Final notice. LA DON'S GRAND CONSULTATION ON TIIE MELBOURNE CUP Will Positively CLOSE on tho Ist NOVEMBER. Intending Investors are respectfully requested to apply for Tickets at once. THE AUCKLAND RACING CLUB SPRING MEETING, SATURDAY; 10th NOVEMBER, 1883. Acceptances Spring Handicap and Hurdles, and General Entries, 2nd November. milE AUCKLAND AGRICULTURAL JL AND PASTORAL ASSOCIATION ANNUAL SHOW Will bo hold in the Show Yards, Green Lane, ON THURSDAY AND FRIDAY, Sth and 9th Nov., ISS3. Admission—First Day, os; Second Day, Is. Entries close on WEDNESDAY', 31st October. milE ANNUAL ATHLETIC SPORTS JL (In conjunction witli above) Will take place, on tho ELLERSLIE Race; course, ON FRIDAY, 9th NOVEMBER, 1883. Prince of Wales's Birthday.) Sco Programme. Cricket Material. p R I C X Ii T. Robinson's Choice Assortment of Light Bate and other Cricket Material to be seen at Bailoy's Tobacconist, Rattray's Buildings, Quccn-streot, AMENDED LAWS OF CRICKET, NOW ON SALE, IN NEAT PAMPHLET FORM, PRICE gD., at J. MUMFORD'S, lIIGH.STR-ET, AUCKLAND Bazaars. A BAZAAR, in aid of St. Andrew's Presbvlcrinn Church Building Fund, will bo held oi) THURSDAY, FRIDAY, and SATURDAY', Bth, 9th, and 10th November next, in Messrs S. Cochrane and Son's New Auction-rooms, beside the Union Bonk. Needle work, China, Pictures, Fancy Aril, leg, Works of Art, Books, Flowers, &c, v.-'.il c ibankfully 1 received by any Member of thu t uuiuiittee.



Tenders. mE AROHA BLOCK DRAINAGE. CONTRACT No. a. Public Works Office, Auckland, October 20,1883. Fresh Written Tenders will be received at this oilice till Noon on SATURDAY, 10th No vember, 1883. Plans, specifications, and condi tions may be seen at the Public Works Offices at Auckland and Hamilton, and at the Warden's Oilice, Thames. Tenders aro to be marked out side, "Tender for Te Aroha Block Drainage, Contract No. fi," and addressed to the Minister of Public Works, Auckland. The lowcstor any tender not necessarily accepted. ByCo'"n,a""* - W. 11. HALES. ~N --- R * AUCKLAND SECTION. LEASE OF BOOKSTALL AT AUCKLAND RAILWAY STATION. Tenders will be received up to nocn of MON DAY, October 211, for the Lease of a Bookstall at Auckland Railway Station for the period of One ■ Year, commencing Monday, November 12, I—3. Tenders to be left at the Office of the District Manager, Auckland, where specifications may be seen. J. P. MAXWELL, General Manager N.Z. Railways. ADDITIONS TO POST AND TELE GRAPH STATION, ONEHUNGA. Public Works Office, Auckland, October 11,1833. Written Tenders will be received at this office until noon of SATURDAY', 3rd November, 1883, for additions to Post and Telegraph Station, Onehunga. Plans, specifications, and conditions of contract can be seen at this office. Tenders must be addressed to The Hon. the Minister for Public Works, Auckland, and marked outsido "Tender for Additions to Post and Telegraph Station, Onehunga." The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. By command. __ A. F. M. BURROWS. Architect, I'.W.D. ASSIGNED ESTATE OF ALFRED TVER. Tenders will be received by the Trustees, Messrs A. H. Nathan and A. Heather, until noon of MONDAY next, tho 29th October, tor the Purchase in one lot as a going concern of [he Business in Upper Symonds-street, now mrriedon by Mr Alfred Tyer as Grocer, General Dealer, and Fruiterer. The properly to be tendered for comprises Lease of Two Shops and Premises, Goodwill of Business. Fixtures. Stock, in-Trade, and Book Debts, of which full par ticulars may be obtained on application to the undersigned, to whom tenders must be ad- Ircssed. WM. THORNE, Trustees' Solicitor. TO CARPENTERS.—Tenders will be re ceived by the undersigned up to i o'clock mi, on tho 30th instant for Building a Five —omed House at Nelson-street.—A. GRAHAM, Kelson-street, near the Empire Hotel. October ifi,lßß3. ' THO BUILDERS. EXTENSION OF TIME. Tenders will bo received until noon on FRI DAY, November 2nd, for tho Erection and Completion of Buildings at Onehunga for the New Zealand Iron and Steel Company. EDWARD BARTLEY, Architect. rri O BUILDERS. Tenders will be received until noon on WED NESDAY', 31st inst., for the Erection of a Blacksmith's Forge in Albert-street. F. W. GREY, Architect. 252, Queen-street. fTT O" BUILDERS. Tenders will be recoived until MONDAY, the 29th inst., at 12 o'clock noon, for the erection of a Cottage Residence at Ellerslie. W. F. HAMMOND & SON, Architects. mo BUILDERS. Tenders will be received till noon on MON DAY', tho 29th inst., for the Erection and Com pletion of a House in Wood-street, Ponponby. Plans and Specifications can be seen at Part ridge & Woollams', Queen-street Tho lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. TENDERS Wanted for the Election of the Auckland Harbour Board'sOfiice Build ing, in Concrete or Brick. Plans, Specifications, &c., to bo seen at my Offices, here, and in Dune din. Tonders received till noon on TUESDAY, November 13. . DAVID ROSS, F.R.1., 8.A., Architect, Fisher's Buildings, Queen-street. Lectures. AL E C" ■ T U R E Will be given by MR H. \V. FARNALL AT MR WAITE'S MOUNT EDEN HALL OX MONDAY, OCTOBER 2fITH. Subiect: "The Origin and Destiny of the British and American Nations, or His tory Investigated by the Light of Scrip ture." showing tho Origin and Early Wanderings of the Ancestors of the Anglo-Saxon race, tho True Meaning of one branch of that race (the Americans) becoming an Independent Nationality, and tho Origin and True Meaning of the Irish Difficulty. Doors open at 7.30. Lecture to commence at 8. ADMISSION ONE SHILLING. Papcrliangiiigs, &c. "PAPERHANGINGS. W. PHILLIPPS _ SON HAVE RECEIVED, EX LATE ARRIVALS, 185—P ACK AG E S—lßs CONTAINING 55,000 ROLLS OF PAPERHANGINGS, CONSISTING OP New Patterns for Drawing, Dining, Bod-rooms, and Hall and Staircase, suitable for tho Mansion or Cottage. BEAUTIFUL DESIGNS, AND BEST VALUE EVER OFFERED IN PAPERHANGINGS. 91G—PACKAGES—916 SCRIMS AND HESSIANS. Plate and Sheet Glass, White Lead, Oils, Turps, Varnishes, and all Trade Sundries. W. PHILLIPPS & SON, 95 & 97, Queen-street. Business Notices. LOUGH AND GENERAL AGRICUL TURAL IMPLEMENT MAKING. N. McMILLAN Hereby begs to return his unfeigned thanks to ! tho public for the very liberal patronage be stowed upon him as a Plough and General Agricultural Implement Makor for many years past, and ut the samo time to notify that he has lately Removed from Vulcan Lane to Custom house-street West—about 200 yards above the Dock—whero he intends to carry on the respective branches of his trade upon a more extensive' scale than he has hitherto do*o. All Ploughs and Implements, of whatever des cription, will bo Manufactured at his Establish ment in strict accordance with the Latest Im provements in such, combined with despatch, in tho execution of evory order with which he may bo favoured, whether from town or country. Ho, therefore, hopes to merit a continuance of that support which has bcon so long accorded to him, Auckland, October 12.1853. aRAHAME'S PUBLIC BONDED STORE, FORT-STREET. MR LOUIS FLEMMING, Manager. Importers and tho Comnicrcial Public may rely upon every care and attention boing given to their interests. WM. S. GRAHAME. T*NTD'S Tea and Strawberry Gardens, vnrrtieoto now opon. Every accommo dationN- VislSnTand Picnic Parties. Cream always reody. T^jfoiTC- TO HOUSE OWNERS S GLADING & SONS, Paporhangera. are now Prepared to Hang Paper in a superior manner for lOd per piece, in any part of tho own or suburbs. Painting, &c, equally cheap. & GLADING & SONS, Gaol Road, Kyber Pass. Post orders punctually attended to. FLESH FORMING FOOD for Injants. " A IC_lN_ FOOD FOR'INFANTS is j—L prepared locally from malted cereals, ac cording to the recipe of Baron Lclbig. It is an approved substitc—e for Mother's Milk; FATTENING, NOURISHING, a»d INVIGORATING. iSoldinCo-tstere^tlsed. __,".' Pi. i AT THE PHARMACY, \ . QUE]__K-S—__r» , \% i < , - C . r i^Aj_£j,



Imuscmcnts. fj PE R A HOUSE. Great Success !! Great Success ! 1 GRAND COMBINATION VARIETY ENTERTAINMENT. - TO-NIGHT. TO-NIGHT. TO-NIGHT. RACE NIGHT. ENTIRE CHANGE OF PROGRAMME. Sentimental. Comic, and Irish Songe, Acrobatic Feats, Dances, and Negro Sketches, New Farces, Songs, &c. Plantation Acts, Dutch Impersonations. The following artists will appear:—BAßß* a O'Neii. (in his New Budget of Songs), Mr A. - Lissant, Reillv Brothers, Mr T. Williams, Met .. tain Brothers, Kobcrlsnn Brother.:, Mr St. Clair, . Kldred Brothers, Bcake Brothers, and Marshall Brothers. , ~. „ a Prices of Admission:—Dross Circle, Is; Stalls. 2s Gd ; Pit, Is. \ BBOTT'S OPERA HOUSE. ~ Proprietor Mr H. N. Abbott a , aril Business Manager ~ Mr Lachlan MeGowan ; Manager for Mr Polk.. Mr S, Gcncse IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT. JPOLK Mr 11. N. Abbott has the honour to POLK • 'POLK aimouiicc the lirst appearance H>LK • POLK iv New Zealand on >~9Mr _\ POLK WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 31 FOLIC .-J POLK WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 31! POLK M POLK of . OLK M POLK The Celebrated Comedian 10L1C .^ POLK 11,1 R DOLK H/1 R TDOLK POLK --^ POLK Mil JtoLK MR r OLK, POLK ■a* POLK Assisted by his charming aud POLK '-;, POLK talented wife, POLK .: ~ POLK MRS JULIA A. POLK, POLK- 4* POLK MRS JULIA A. POLK, POLK POLK And supported by their own BOLK ..- POLK entirely new , v -.£xH? POLK SPECIAL COMEDY COMPANY POLK a_| POLK SPECIAL COMEDY COMPANY POLK a| POLK in 59i JK a POLK THE STRATEGIST! POLK 1 POLK THE STRATEGIST POLK -, POLK THE STRATEGIST! POLK , ; THE GREATEST SUCCESS OF THE AGE. ~'j THE FUNNIEST PLAY EVER WITNESSED 1,000 Laughs in 150 Minutes. yj|| THERMOMETER: At 8 o'clock the comedy begins; 8.10, tho Strategist "Waltz; 8.15, the Strategist discloses . ,'jft his plan; 8.20, the Major in a rage; 8.10 smiles , , | 9, laughter; 0.20, shrieks and howls; !UO, con- M vulsions; 10.15, hysterics; 10.30, no more laughing gw room. Public Verdict: two hours and a half of up- va'«| ROARIOUS FUN. Prices of Admission: Dress Circle and Orclies- >• tral Stalls, 4s; Stalls, 23 6d; Pit, Is. THE BOX OFFICE AT LENNOX'S STA TIONER, QUEEN-STREET, Where SEATS can be . M BOOKED DAILY AND IN ADVANCE. yM Carriages may hg»rdered for 10.30. BSJ Free List entirely susp _—ed, the Press excepted. a>J ABBOTT'S OPERA HOUSE. \Jj First Appearance of the AUCKLAND M EIRE BRIGADE AMATEUR if DRAMATIC SOCIETY. MONDAY & TUESDAY, Oct. 29 k 30. The performance will commence with (for the 9 first time here) the Beautiful Comedy- HjM Drama (in two acts), entitled, "OLD HONESTY." "OLD HONTSTY." Michael Bradshaw Mfß.Teagua sT£ Sir Perkins Besborough Mr C. Smith AS Joseph Bradshaw Mr T. Evans s§ Mr Septimus Hook Mr M. H. Kecslng 'ig& Toby Perch .Mr G. Mayes Dame Bradshaw Miss Lucy ABltton | Mary Bradshaw Miss Charpentier 1 0 Tho whole to conclude -with the Laughable :...; Farce of "TWO GAY DECEIVERS; Ok, BLACK, WHITE, AND GREY." . Apollo Black _.„..MrT. So_-o_>Sb Lothario White „.._ Mr W. Murphy ....'as John Grey MrW.WaitQ || Tickets to be had from tho Members of tho , A Auckland Fire Brigade. Dreßs Circle and §gj Orchestra Stalls, Is; Stalls, 2s Gd; Pit, Is. . -T&B Carriages maybe ordered for a quarter to 11% f__B J. J. WALSH, Stage Manager 'P THE ATRE-*-_3#ii|&-& ROYAL, •* Corner Victoria and Queen-streets. ON MONDAY NEXT, 29TH OCTOBER, ~'.L The Tcmperaneo Cantata, entitled, , f. RESCUE OF HARRY GRAY, \_\ RESCUE OF HARRY GRAY,, H Will be performed by tho AUCKLAND BAND OF HOPE UNION 'H CHOIR, AVith Orchestral Acqonipanimcnt. Conductor „ Mr Cranwell '■•"' Reader MrTuittEY '■'■_ l_cader of Orchestra .. .. MtMatheson "A Pianist Mr A. Wiseman j m Tho following are the principal porsons repre- ■■ A scnted:—Harry Gray (Mr C. B. King), Alice i 1 Gray (Miss Peace), Katie Gray (MissN. Downey),- - Mr Vano (Mr Goodison), Mrs Vane (Mrs Bet. tany), Miss Sharpe (Mrs Goodison), and aporson . 1 named Jinks. Mr G. W. GRIFFIN, American Consul, lias 9 kindly consonted to preside. "*"*""~~ •' ''Jm Doors open at' 7 o'clock; commence at 7.30. Admission—One Shilling; Dress Circlo, 2s. ail Stalls reserved for Ticket-holders until 7.30. ,'|l Tickets may be had of Sir Lennox (lata H Wayte), Stationer, Queon-strcot; Mr Moore, .§§ M_licsellcr, Queen-street; Mr Mackay, Sta. A tioner, foot of Grey-street; Mr R. French, SB Grocer, Karangabaoo Road; at the Sunday- <£j_ school Union DcpOt,* and friends of Uio move* _m\ mont, TCI AN C V DRESS BAL L. ,| PONSONBY HALL, FRIDAY, NOV. 2, 188& jl UNDER THE AUSPICES OF THE "AT If HOME" COMMITTEE. Thoso who havo not as yet applied should 9 send in their names at once to the Ticket Com* *|| mittee, Messrs Masefield, Cunningham, and 1 Evans. Only a limited number will be issued. D. F. EVANS, Hon. Sec. '.v. RINCE OF WALES' BIRTHDAY, ffl RINCE OF WALES' BIRTHDAY. - LORNE-STREET HALL. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 1883. GRAND PROMENADE CONCERT & BALL' M Cards of Admission, 2s 6d. Doors open at 7.80,""?$ commence at 8.30. HORACE DEAN, Manager, 1 Mrs. r_v i' t ''$__\ Begs to Announce that Her ANNUAL CONCERT Will take place in the CHORAL HALL on MONDAY, tho 12th NOVEMBER. She will bo assisted by Madame Pooley, H j Gordon Gooch, A.R.AM., Mkßalph Hood, 1 and other Artistes, in addition to a few of Her Advanced Pupils. Mv Slater, of St, Paul's, will act as Accompanist. TICKETS: 2s Gd and Is, atEADY's Music WjikLL house, and Mrs Revitt's, Parnell. M T\ A N C I N <i,& THE NEW WALTZ AND FRENCH /al COTILLIONS, A—so ALL OLD AND MODERN DANCE 8]; TAUGIIT BY PROFESSOR JULES BERNARD, From Paris. MEMO.—On and after tho Ist Octobor intend- 1 ing Pupils can join Classes by the month (four lessons), 10s Od. Private Lessons daily at Residence, Devon shire House. Hobson-street. Athletics. j QPORTS!! SPORTS I! SPORTS fI v PROGRAMME OF SPORTS to be held ill ' conjunction with tho Auckland Agricultural _ and Pastoral Association Catllo Show, to b3ii held at Ellerslie on 9th Novctnbor, 1883. PROGRAMME. 150 yds. Handicap—lst Prizo, £8; 2nd, £2; 3rd, Wk 410 yds*Handicap—lstPrizo,£s; 2nd,£l. _§§ Mile Handicap— Ist Prizo, £5; 2nd, £2; 3rd, j fit Kg I Two Mile Walk, Handicap—lstPrbso, £5; 2nd £2 Two Mile Bicycle Handicap-Ht Prize, Gold 1 Medal, value £5; 2nd', Silver do., value £2, _ ENTRIES for 9th November Sports close all M. GaUaghcrX Prineo^f Wales Hotel, Hobso»-i' street, on SATURDAY, 27th instant, at 8 p.m. : Eutraneo Fee: 6% on First Prize. .._,-.. \,L_ ROBERT E. EL-I& • .-. Secreu>ryrtj»i __Y_}___