The Auckland Evening Star.

VOL. XXL—NO. 4,127.

AUCKLAND, N.Z., TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 188.']

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Shipping! ' o mHE NEW ZEA 3 LAND SHIPPING 'A\ C(J.M1JAXY'S LINE. WMfi^-^M, REfJULAi; MONTHLY Cii^-V f-O'-U DIKKl't LINE /Tc l|f_lji TO LONDON. The following Ma'-rnificent Full - powered Steamers will be despatched as under:— Steams. I'^llffiSroj.S"^ Doric i.Tlli Lyttelton | Sept. FIC.NHTANToX 2,llk>| — Sept. British Quuux.. H,;V'S i — Oct. loxic i.75'( - j Nov. British King.... ;ij&}\ — Deo. TOXOARIRO 1,000 — Jan. Aoranci l.lii) i — I Feb. The above now steamers, nrc|l>ullt of slcol,;all and commanded by men of great experience. The passenger accommodation is replete with every modern convenience, and the dietary scale such as will sustain the well-earned repu tation of the Company. The homoward route will bo via tho Straits of Magellan (if weather permits), and the time occupied in not expected to exceed 15 days. An experienced surgeon will accompany each Steamer. Passage Money: Saloon, from CO guineas up wards; eocond cabin, JO guineas; steerage from IS to 20 guineas, For further particulars apply to THE HEAD OFFICES, Christchureh; Or, to the Branches and Agencies throughout tho Colony. x f — npHE NEW ZEALAND J&jSfcUgk JL SHIPPING CO.'S LINE. «sj|*§is|!rSTEAM FROM NEW ZEAi "VMSggi^sS** LAND TO LONDON. Tho Magnificent New Steel Steamship DORIC, Tho late3t addition to the celebrated White Star Line, 4.75:! Tons Register, :!,000 horse-power, John Metcalfe, Commander, Will loavo Lyttei.ton, New Zealand, about the END OF SEPTEMBER. Liko her sister ship the lonic, her saloon ac commodation is unrivalled. Her state rooms, smoking and ladies' rooms, bath-rooms (four), and barbers' roomp are all of the mo.st commodi ous and elegant description. The Second Saloon is also very superior, fitted With bath-rooms, piano, and every comfort. The Steerage is well provided with Lavatories. heated with''steam, a-iul has good promenade space. Tltc vessel is lit throughout with electricity. Powerful refrigerating engines on board enable all meat, llsli, game, milk, &c., tj be carried frozen for the whole passage. It is intended (weather permitting) that slic Bball go through the Straits of Magellan, and oall at Rio de .laueiro. universally pronounced the lovolie.it harbour in the world. For further particulars apply to THE HEAD OFFICE, Christchureh. Or, to the Branches and Agents throughout the Colony. j. ,r npHE NEW ZEALAND /«^(A JL SHIPPING COMPANY'S LINE. "rSS&feySILsHIP GRASMERE, FROM *^@S§£Spi^ LONDON. All Claims and A ccounts against the above named vessel must he rendered to the under signed,in triplicate,on or before WEDNESDAY, the 2(ith instant, at noon, otherwise they cannot be recognised, THE NEW ZBALAXD SHIPPING COM PANY (Limited), Agents. S®**.\v««S "TTNION STEAMSHIP " 'S/^i *J COMPANY OF NEW iS^feSl ZEALAND (LIMITED). | TIME TABLE.—SEPTEMBER. FOR TARANAKI, NELSON, PICTON, WEL LINGTON, LVTTELTOy, AND WEST COAST PORTS (from Manukau). Steamer. j Date of Sailing. | T J'^f,' Hawea | Thus., Oct. 2, 8 a.m. I 7.15 a.mT FOR~CISBORNE7"naPiKR, WELLINGTON, LYTTELTON, PORT CHALMERS, AND BLUFF (from Auckland). tVAinORA | Thura., 27,n00n | — FOR DUNEDIN DIItECT. Suva I Mon., Oct. 1,0 p.m. I — FOR WESTPORT. Omapekk [ Thurs., 27 I — FOR MELBOURNE (via South). " Wahicra I Thurs., 27, noon I — FOR SYDNEY. Rixoarooma 1 Tucs., Oct. 2, 5 p.m. I — FOR RUSSELL. \Vaihora I Tiies., 25,5 p.m. | — Cargo must be booked ant! alongsido Two Hours before advertised time of departure. Passage Tickets must be taken at tho Com pany's Ollico (Auckland Branch). Fort-street. £ j- OTEAM TO LONDON. '^^^^^ ORIENT LINE. Tho following Steamships belonging to tho Orient Steam Navigation Company (Limited) find tho Pacific Steam Navigation Company, will care SYDNEY at the undermentioned dates for MELBOURN E, ADELAIDE, and LONDON, via Suez Canal and Xaples :— Steamer. Rcg.Tonage. Date. Garonne 3,900 September 29 LnsiTANIA 4,W10 October 13 John Elder 4,000 October 27 Chjmborazo 3,8.17 November 10 And tho Service will bo maintained by suc oeeding steamers at intervals of a fortnight. Fares to London—£l7 to £75; Canal dues, Ss. Parcels booked through to London. Passengers can book from Auckland at a through rato to cover intercolonial faro, and to secure special advantages. Saloon passengers are allowed to break their Journey whilb travelling in Orient Line. Passages from London can bo granted in Auckland. * Arrangements have been mado with Messrs Cook and Sons whereby Tourist Tickets can be issued covering cost of journey from Naples. For plans and full particulars, apply, in Lon don to F. Green and Co., and Anderson, Andor boii and Co., Joint Managers of the Line; or to the Agents in Auckland, UNION STEAMSHIP CO.. Fort-street. £ -r *- "rVrOETHERN STEAM ySfttjETk JLI SHIP CO. (LIMITED). •^ggg?|§§|>iP"TlME TABLE.—September Weather and other circumstances permitting. FROM QUEEN-STREET WHARF. FOR Tauraxoa and Bay of Plenty Ports.. STEAMER! I DATE OK SAILING. Glenulg 1 Thursday^?, 5 p.m. | Connects atTaurangafor Opotiki Staffa and Bay of Plenty Ports ovcry Tuesday. For WmNGARKi axd W'haxcakki Heads (Carrying passengers and cargo for \V aipu). Macgrcgoir I Kvery Tuesday and Friday, 5 p.m. For Wiiangarbi. Wiiangarei Heads, and maxgai'ai. Macgrcgor 1 Every Tuesday For Mercury Bay. Argylo 1 Every Monday, at i p.m. " from manukau. For Waitara. Douglas I Thursday, 27,1 p.m. Cargo must bo booked and alongside One Hour before advertised time of departure. Passage Tickets must be taken at the Com pany's Office, No. G7, Queen-street, Auckland. FOR WAITARA.-The b.b. DOUGLAS will leave the O'.iehunga Wharf as above (weather and other circumstances pcrmi'.ling) on THURSDAY. Sept. 27, at 1 p.m.-Northem Steamship Company, Agents, Auckland ; or, A. Barnes. Onchunga. c J- ~ CJS. COHOMANDEL. THOMAS SCOTT, MASTER. TIME TABLE. Leaves Auckland: Leaves Coromandol: Wednesday. 20,12 noon - Friday, 28,2 p.m. Stthmlliy , 2^ 12 noon Weathor and other circumstances permitting. Not responsible in shipping, carrying, or dis- C^o Sca?gor CccS^ Ced without shipping note and within half an hour of advertised time of de parture. All parcols must be protmid on board. A, R. 11. SWINDLEY, Manager.



Shipping. Jw-jT r- ~\^rAIUKU AND ONI J&nakEa »» hung a stea: &kiJ£iSfe&<*-N*AVIGATIOX CO. (Limited TIME TABLE.—S.S. MANUKAU. September, ISS3. Leave Onchuiiga Leave Waiuku: Sept. Sept. 2ii—Wednesday, 3 p.m. 20—Wednesday, C a.n — 27—Thursday, Y.iiO a.n S-Frid-iv, 1 p.m. - — 29—Saturday, 9 a.m. All freights payable before delivery of goode J. BARR JiliOWN, ManafrinK Director. x QXE AM TO THAMES ..f'ii -'■>.':*' -/i V.3 conncciinn with liivc 1111"'-5 r"r '«T[ULl\t ■v;--^; ■..^..:,.'::--Wu!;'llll.(ll[l>.'r:.\U:iil,\VA ~--c -^--' TElCAL'ltl. W'AIIII, T. AROHA GOLDFIELDS, MORKINSVILLJ WAITOA PLAINS, AXD GRANT AN! FOSTKITS SETTLKMENT. S.S. ROTOMAHANA AND I.S. KNTKR PKISE No. 2. V 1 iOM AUCKLAND: I IIOTOMAHANA. I ENTKRPRIBB. "Wednosday | — C ovoning Tliurstlay 10 morning — Friday " I 10 mornins I 7 evening Saturday | 10.31) morning 1 — FHOM THAMES: | ItOTOMAHANA. | E.VI'KHI'KISK. VTcdnesday LSil afternoon j Thursday ! afternoon I C evening Friday -1.30 afternoon — •Saturday :> afternoon 7 evening No cai'K'o received for Itotoniahana withil half an hoar of advertised time of leaving. Not responsible for shipping, carrying, ordis chargin!,' live stock. KKASKR & TINNE, Agents. £,{- _ CjTEAM TO LONDON 'mU&sh ']«~PENINSULAU&ORIENTAI STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY. di,.,,,., Leave Leave fcteamer. Sydney. Melbourne CLYDE, via Bombay |Oct. 5 bot H MIRZAPORE, via BombayiOct. 19 Oct. 25 And thenceforward every alternate week. Passengers and cargo booked to London, Mar seilles. Italy. Egypt, India, China, and Japai at moderate rates. Return tickets issued both to first and bccoih class passengers at especially low rates. Cheal reserved accommodation can be obutinedin tui: company's vessels. Passengers booking at Auckland securi special advantages. For all particulars apply to CRUICKSHAHTK & CO., Agents. IS, Queen-street. Auckland. A^sr "OASSENGBRS' LINI y^^S^'t:^ "^" OV PACKETS TO NEW "^fjigfc;"^a* ZEALAND. OwnedTy^l'ilE SHAW, SAVILL & ALBIO> Sllll'i'lN'i; CO. (Limited), 3J, LeadenliaU-strcet, J.oudou. The above line of ships are regular traders tc all the principal pon.s iv New Zealand. Tho> are clipper siiips, classed Al at Lloyds, au'i cominnnded by experienced master.-;. 'I'he bii: of fare is most substantial, and of tho be*! quality, and the accommodation roomy un<! convenient. The undersigned are empowered to granl passages from London to New Zealand, pay ment'for which have been guaranteed in tin colony. Return ships to London also leave al almost regular intervals. Full particulars on application to L. D. NATHAN & CO., ) O W EN & GRAH AM, } Agents. CKUICKSIIANK & CO.J Uirculiitins Library. THE AUCKLAND CIRCULATING LIBRARY. Established 1&">3. COaiPRISES UPWARDS OF 0,000 BOOKS. Proprietor: N. G. Lennox (late E. AVayte). The following Is n list of lato additions :— Rusden's History of Xcw Zealand, 3 volumes McKonzie's liisloi- of Lie llighluncl (.'learaneeß king's The (ienlU'«:ivaso Miss Yonge's Stray Pearls Tolmer's iiciniuiscenees at Home and at the Antipodes Manning's OM New Zealand, third copy Warnefiiril's Talcs of the Slave Squadron nosunfs Life of Professor Palmer Paxtou lion:!':-; Si-oltish (.'hiiracleristics .Mrs iiidiloll's L'nin'.iabited ilouse 'icon's Ri'eolleciioiis of an Irish Journalist Cranford'a Dr. Claudius [•Yanford's Jlr Isaacs Buchanan's Love Me for Ever Ilamiiton Aide's Poet and Peer Grant's Hush Life in Australia Lennox's Coaching Anecdotes Lady Blomlleld's ReminisdciiCCS Of Court and Di])lonmtic Life Hay ward's Left to the World Saidon's Fedora Freeman's Impressions of the united States Gilmour's Among the Mongols Picton's Life of Cromwell Eighteen Jlonths' linprisonmcnt Foils and Counterfoils Brarlshaw's New Zealand As It Is Duffy's Four Years of Irish History I'ayii's Kit Jlc'Donald's Castle Warlock Phillimorc's Only :t Jilack Uox Memoir of Annio Keary Pracd's An Australian Heroine Shurthousc.'s .lohu lngiesant Anstey's Vice Versa, a lesson to Fathers Fronde's 3>ifc of Carlyle Madoc's Story of Molicent ' Yco's The Burman Hay's Brighter Britain Larwood's Theatrical Anecdotes Marshall's Through America Blackinoro's Cristowell Beresford Hope's The Jfandreths Murray's Side Lights of English Society Ebor's'Tho Uurgomaster'a U ifo Shortland's Maori Truditions Bonwick's First Twenty Years of Australia Cummings's Our Home in Fiji Mrs Oliphanfs In Trust Stoddard's Summer Cruising in the South Scaß Hector Malot's No Relations Franco's The Jews of Harnow Merivalc's Faucit of Balliol Cooper's Coral Lands Leader Scott's Mosser Agnoli s Household Ul the new vols. of All the Year Round. Argosy, Belgravia, Bow Bells, Cassell's Magaz.lne, Chambcrs's Journal, Cornhill Magazine, Family Herald, London Society, London Journal. Tinsley's Magazine, Teinplo Bar, Time, Longman's Magazine, Christian World Magazine, &c. ADDITIONS ARE MADE DAILY. SUBSCRIPTION, of) PER QUARTER ; DOCBLE SUBSCRIPTION, 83. Tho Proprietor has pleasure in announcing that, for tlie j/Teater convenience ofhissubscrib crs, hohasRKMOVKi) this old-cslablishod Library to his branch store at-aI.', Quccn-sU'cct, opposite MeArthur's Warehouse. Subscribers are requested to pay subscriptions regularly in advance, and observe the simple rules that arc printed on the cover of each book. Great numbers oE new works arc continually being placed on the shelves, and this supply will only be kept up if the subscriptions warrant tho outlay. , Hottlkcepers, Boardinglionsc-kocpers, and others will greatly oblige by returning to above address any bouk.-i bearing the labels of this library. Upwards of 2,00 volumes are now missing. Public Baths. GO TO BATH to ROTH'S PUBLIC HOT, COLD, AND SHOWER BATHS, Victoria-street East. Charge-ONE SHILLING. Oncnallweek days from ri n.m. to !! p.m., and SUNDAY MORN INGS from 6 till 10 a.m. The Bath-rooms are all private, and supplied with every conven ience, Turkish towels, flesh and hair brushes, combs, respirators, soaps, &c. Select Bath rooms (private) for Ladies every day, at all hours, with female attendance, One Shilling and Sixpence. Please note the address—\ ictoria street East, above the Greyhound Hotel, and next the Cheap Bedding and Furniture Mart Auckland. N.B.—Barber in attendance. BINNEY'S FREE STORE The undersigned has opened a Large Store n FORT-STREET for STORAGE PURPOSES, And is prepared to make LIBERAL ADVANCES ON GOODS G. W. BINNEY /TRAHAME'S PUBLIC BONDEE IX ' STORE, FORT-STREET. The Commercial Public arc informed'thai tv"bmid is r.o'.v carried on under the directior of Mr Loi-ii" Fu-MMi-vp. who has for eoverai YCiiVs been KnwA i 'I'" Warehouse, and is intimately acqimin'ed v.ith the wishes and re quirements of all the customers. Importers may rely upon every caro and atten. ton being given to tUoh^f Bs RAH AME. TilE BAKING POWDER par exccllaict A ICKIN'S CRATED BAKING _£3l POWDER-" The Most Economical. "Yields more Yeast Gas." Pure Material only. Not Mixed with Rice Flour or Alum. In tins at Is 6d and 2s Cd. Special Pric< Wholceale. Address: THE PHARMACY, QUEEN-STREET.



Business Notices. _ j.—, ____—_— 3- ! "TtEYONI'ORT, NORTH SHORE. \t j ±J ,). WELLS BROS., CARTERS, CARRIKRS, ETC. I Coal, Firewood, and Coke, for Stove purposes. Coke is cheaper than coal. All kiudsof Fencing I done at lowest rates. Estimates givcu. Bricks, Lime, Shells. Aeh 'i'iles, &c, always ou hand. < i UTEUIOK CORRUGATED TANKS. j. £) '• ' J. L. KEAN ILas for Sale a number of the above, with Taps, ready for use, price Has, at his shop, WoUesloy slreot ivist (next door to Crowtlier's Stables). Large Quantities of Spouting, Fudging, and Liu'.vn Pipes always in Stock. Veraudaii Iron curved at the shortest notice. Country orders ; will always receive his prompt attention. Lead ,', Washers always on liainl. j; jff OET H SHO RE. f DA VIES BROS., CAURIBB3, &c. Our 'Busses ami Expresses meet all stnamerg. Furniture, Goods, ana Parcels, addressed to us, removed with despatch ul lowest charges. L>. Bros, lliank the residents of Devonport and District for their liberal patronage, and assure I them that all care will be used i:i delivery of Furniture, &O. Orders left at Mr Peel's Oillce, Victoria Road will be punctually at I ended to. THE RIYERSDALE MANUFAC TURING CO. (LIMITKD). - TANNERS, CURRIERS, FEIiLMONCFJtS, IMPORTERS OF ENGLISH. AMERICAN, AND FOREIGN LEATHERS, GRINDERY, SHOE MERCERY, TOOLS, AJiB ALI, TUU ItKCHUSITES OK tllE BOOT & SHOE TRADES. Tlie R.M. Co. (Limited) have now on hand and to arrive,a Splondid Assortment,and 11 First-rate Value in Colonial Sole. Kip, Calf, Split '■ Brown and Black Harness Leathers, &0., &c. Also, Firsfemto valuo in French and English Calf Calf Kid, Patent Calf, American Buff • Split EnauitJ, East India Kip, &c, Sco. Machine Silks, Machine Tlu-eads, Qrlnder,, Tools, and Shoe Meroery of all doscrip ' tions. CASH BUYEBS OF HIDES, SKINS, WOOL, AND TALLOW. Tannery: I Office and Store: A YON DALE. | 22, GREY-STREET. Telephone 95. WM. S. HAMP3ON, Secretary. SADDLERY! SADDLERY. ,— The undersigned has received, ox Zmlandla. 1 a splendid Assortment of Ladies' nud Uontti li Saddles (Peat's pattern*, llridlcs, Whips. Spnra, 3 Sec. Best Pure Xiekel Silver Mountings for Pair-horse, Call, llig,and Buggy Harness; also, v Niekeline, Pelhain. and Suallle Bits (in great variety); and will sell at a small profit to make room for further shipments. W. MORGAN, Saduu-:r, Nkwmaukkt. ; ~\TO MORE CRYING INFANTS. A' LI Bi A' X' V -"- F!O' O' D INFANTS AND INVALIDS. A SEU-'-DIQESTIXG FARINACEOUS DIET. . This Pood is highly recommended by tlie J lledical Profession, and also by Mothers. ! The following extracts from among a host of , Testimonials will serve to shew its vulue :— I FROM DOCTORS: 1 " la witness to its universal success." 1 !> " 1 tisii your Food whenever 1 can." 3 " I have had more ilian one instance of yflJir • Food being continued when tho patient ' has refused all other articles of diet." FROM MOTHERS: 1 " Baby was so wretchedly thin, and did nothing but i.'UY, cry. night and day, and everything Ue look seemed to muku him worse. Literally, your Food saved his - life." 2 " Both my children got strong and fat after using it a short time." 3 " My child was so whining and restless be foiv'laking it ; whereas now it is really as ' comfortable and ijiikt as I could possibly wish, and already looks KATTEK." THE ALBANY FOOD May be purchased at most of the leading • Chemists and Grocors. Sole Proprietor: R. H. KEABLE, England. agents: B. MITCHELSON AND CO., I 1!!, QUKEX-ST., AUCKLAND. (BY BFKCIAIi AIU'OINTMKNT.) T\IXON'S {\ INO E R A LEJ (Awarded Prizo Medal Sydney Exhibition,) A NON-ALCOHOLIC. RKFRE3HING, AND STIMULATING DEVERACIE. MAY BE PROCURED EVERYWHERE, QUART AND PINT BOTTLES. PURCHASERS AXE CAUTIONED AGAINST INFERIOR IMITATIONS. SOLE AGENT (Wholesale) :- A RTHOR II . NATHAN. Til 0 S . J . HAItBUTT, MANUFACTURER ov C 0 E N BROOMS, Auckland. TRADB I KAP A I I MARK. AEKSTS OF DRAWERS. Vory Handsome Chests of Drawers, in Rioh Mottled Kauri, arc now selling at tho following prices for C'as.i:—The Duke of Edinburgh Chest of Eight Drawers (tho bonnot drawer richly panelled with totara, bird, and rowa rowa), £6 10s; Fivo Drawer Chests, £i. Tho abovo articles have always given grcut satisfaction, aud bo come morc'bcautUul with age. W. NORRIE, Top Of SIIORTLANP-aTRBET. : Come and See/ THE / / CHOICE SELECTION /'y CHANDELIERS, /^? /TANKS BRACKETS. A/TINWARE, ; GLOBES, tec, /V P^MBING, AT / / GASFITTING, ! TOWN PRICES. X/^ ELLHANGING' &C '' /■i)/ At Shortest Notice and /t/ Town Prices. S / / 0. MAY'S BUILDINGS, ' / / DEVONPORT. '■ T"p:iG. STEAM SAW MOULDING ! SASH, AND DOOR COMPANY ! (LIMITED.) MECHANICS' BAY FACTORY AND ; TIMBER YARDS. The Company notifies to Customora its re sumption of. Manufacturing operations in stock ?izes of Doors and Sashes. The Business in Manufactured Goods, Timber, : and Mouldings, will in future bo wholesale on'r. Tho Company offers liberal discounts on its i printed price lists, to induce buyers to keep its ?oods in stock, and to ordor in wholesalo lota. Orders for Timber and Mouldings, in quan tities of 20,000 feet and upwards, are rooeivod for execution from Tairua Sawmills. Delivery is given at any public wharf in Auckland Harbour, or at tho Company's private J wharf. Mechanics' Bay. Purchasers under this arrangement willsocnro delivery at Mill prices, ivith freight added, t saving intermediate charges consequent on 1 passing through tho retail yards. Cargoes so ordered can by arrangotnent bo - stored in the Company's yards during the , Customer's convenience. SPECIAL. The Company furnishes from TAIRUA. Floor ' ing, Lining, Architraves, Skirtings, and Mould ings of superior quality, as hitherto mannfao -1 turr am Mechanics' Boy. To sort up wholesale orders, small lines will 3 be furnished from Mechanics' Bay to suit cus tomers' requirements, Auckland) 21st Angnst. 1883,



Insurance. , "DEDUCTION IN FIRE RATES NKW ZEALAND INSURANCE COMPANY CAPITAL ONE MILLION STERLING FIRE RISKS taken on the most LIBERAL TERMS. PROMPT SETTLEMENTS. - UNDOUBTEI SECURITY. GEO. P. PIERCE, Manager. /GOVERNMENT LIFE INSURANCE Head Office: provincial BUILDINGS WKLUNCITON'. THK OXLY NEW ZEALAND LIFE OFFICE. GOVERNMENT SECURITY, MUTUAL INSURANCE, LOWEST PREMIUMS 1 The Ordinary Branch Oilers an Insuranco o iEI.L'OO at tho premium charged elsewboro for £1,000, equivalent to AX I.MMKDIATK JJO.VCH OF £200, In addition to Full Participation in Profits. I I WORK MAN'S INSURANCE Specially provided for In Uio INDUSTRIAL BRANCH. Poucina Issued fuom £j Upwards, witj 42TPARTICIPATION IN PBOFIT&"« | PREMIUMS PAYABLE WEEKLY, For which a Collector will call. SPECIAL TABLES FOR CHILDREN. Policies of £20 and Upwards, after Thret Years, oan bo surrendered for Cash, or for £ Free Policy. LIBKKAL BEOULATIQXS, NOTE.—Tho Govcruuient not only brings In surauci) wiLliiu the reaeli of nearly every man. woman, and ohild in thu comuiunity. but pro vides tliu dusuription of policy and modo of pay ment best suited to the requirements of each. D. M. LUCKIE, Commissioner. Earthenware, &c. | CHINA. | The cheapest axd : BEST ASSORTSIENT. M > m CROCKERY, CHINA, AND B j GLASSWARE 21 ° IB AT J G . BKOfUIB G 'SI s 2C7, QUEEN-STRKET (N"k,vk Market Entbanck). K.labliihcd 1805. | FANCY" GOODS. j CHINA, CLASS, AND EAIITHENWARF, BOYLAN AND TANFIELD, direct importers Of Every Description or CHINA GLASS AND EARTHENWARE, 17J, QiJKic.N'-sTitNKT, a few doors below Auckland Savings Bank (opposite Darby-street). THE LARGEST, CHEAPEST, AND BEST ASSORTMENT IN NEW ZEA< LAND. NKW GOODS, From sonic of the bi.'st English, Fronch, German, and AnnTk:an Aiiinufactoricß, constantly arriving. N.8.-WHOLESALK AND RETAIL Lime. /GROUND LIME, GROUN'I) LIME. FOR SALE. SOUT H GATE'S MAIIUUANGI HYDRAULIC GROUND ROCHE LIME. In any quantity, for Concrete Paths, Fl»ors, Collars, &c. (next to stono Hugging is un rivalled for durability and hard-setting qualities). For tanks and other wet work it is a first-class material. B. KEANE, SOLE AGENT, CUSTOMS-STREET. Business Cards. [CARD.] David ross, f.r.l, b a., ARCHITECT' Fiailßlt'a BinLBIXGB, QUKB.V-fITIIKKT. \XT JI. SKIN NEK AND SON, YV • Bulldcre, Carpcnto-s, and Juincrs, Vulcan Lane. All Branches of tho Bnildlnpr Trade executed by Experienced Workmen. Shop Fronts, Oflico Fittings, &0. T^DWARD BART LEY, ARCHITECT, STICHBURY'S BUILDINGS, QUEEN-STREET. [CAltD.] WJ. D ALT ON, G. 8., • AnCHITKCT AND St*RTEYOB, Has Removed to High-street (fronting Vulcan Lane), orer Jlr White's, Law Stationer. PATENT AGENT J HEN DER SO N HOUSE, SHIP, SIGN, AXD GENERAL DECORATIVE PAINTER, No. 8. WYNI) H A M-STRKET. \\T 1 L L I A M T H O M A S, T V Corner of Lome and Victoria-streets, Auckland East, MONUMENTAL, MA lIULE. -\:-7D GENERAL .STONICIIASOX, ARCHITECTL'HAii SCULPTOR AND CAIiVER. Inscriptions Accurate and Beautiful. Momimenta, Tombs, Headstones, and every dcscripl ion of Stono at tiieLowcst Possiblo Prices for Town and Country. Established 1854. J\__ ARTIN McDER MOT T, Licensed Water\-.-orks Piuniber, Wholesale and Retail Tinsmith, Gaslilter, and Locksmith. AH Orders Punctually Attended to. AUCKLAND, Victoria-street Ka.it. and at College Road, PoMonur. TTTARNOCK BROTHERSi SOAP AND CANDLE MANUFACTURERS, COX'S CREEK, RICHMOND. Office : DURHAM - STREET, AUCKLAND. Cash Purchasers of Tallow, Wool, Sheepskins, and Bones. JOSEPH TAYLOR, CnANCERY-STBEET, WHOLESALE OYSTER DEALER, Has always on hand Coromnndol Oysters. Ship ping and country orders attended to. W. Ley b, BOOK BINDER, PAPER RULER, ACCOUNT BOOK MANUFACTURER, TnitllE DOOKS ABOVE " STAR " OFFICE. MERCHANTS' ACCOUNT BOOKS, insurance axd mining register books Specially Ruled and Bound. Music, Magazines, Public Libraries, and Sun day School Books well bound. BAKERS' SPECIAL RULED DAY BOOKS. Bibles, Prayer and Hymn Books Re-bound. BAND AND CHOTR MUSIC BOOKS RULED.



Money. MONEY TO LEND, in large and small sums, at current rates of interest. 1 Apply to PETER OLIPHANT, Solicitor, High-street. MONEY TO LEND, at a moderate rate of interest.—Apply to JACKSON & RUSSELL, Solicitors, Fort-street. ) T*/fONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage, on i-T-i- First-class Freehold Securities. W. COLEUAX, Solicitor, National Insurance iiuildings. ' "m/f"ONEY TO LEND, on Real Estate, in ISJL sums of 650 and upwards, at the current rates of interest.—Apply Win. S. Cochrane, Fort street. ______________^___ MONEY TO LEND, in large or small sums, at usual rates of interest. CONNELL & COOPER, ' Solicitors, Vulcan Lane. EXCHANGE ON NEW YOEK AND LONDON, in sums suit. FOR SALE BY ARNOLD, HINES, & CO., , Corner ol' Cuatom-liouse and Fort-streets. , 1%/rONEY LENT ON~PROMISSORY IVX NOTES, HOUSES, FURNITURE, &c! | BILLS DISCOUNTED DAILY, MORTGAGES NEGOTIATED. JOHN W. HARDIE, Land, Commission, akd Estate Agent, I HIGH-STREET, AuciCLANB. £LO TO £1,000. 1 LOAN AND DISCOUNT V AGENCY, HIGH-STREET, AUCKLANB (OPPOSITE CITY COUNCIL OFFIGES). Mon«y odvancod from £10 to .-81,000 on Personal Soourity, Beods of Property, Shares, &«. 1 Repayments can be made in Instalments of Oira Shilling I'ER Week for each Popnd bor rowed, or in any way to snit borrowers. Communications Confidential. ! Post-offick Addkkss: Box 80, Auckland. : tnT>ustrial and provident L PERMANENT BUILDING, LAND, AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY OF AUCK LAND (Corner or Vulcan Lanu an» QUEEN-STIiBET). INVESTMENT DEPARTMENT. This Society is n«w issuing INVESTING SHARES erdlnary, carrying full rate »S Interest ani Profit. PAID-UP SHARED of &'M each, carrying 7 per (sent, intercut (payable half-yourly) and par tfeipatlon in Surplus Profits. BORROWING DEPARTMENT. ThaSocietvadTances on Approrod Frcehald and Leasehold Property to the extent of throe fourths tUo valuo. Borrowers may pay off part or tho whole of their Mortgages at any time. Reduced Tabla of Rates and any further par ticulars required may be obtained at the Society's Oll' CO:i' GEORGE FRASER, Manager. ON DON MORTGAGE, LOAN, AND DISCOUNT BANK. 50, SIIORTLAND-STREET, Auckland {Opposite A, Clark & Sons' Warehouse), And Little Collins-stroct. Melbourne. LOANS ARE ADVANCED FROM £10 TO £1,000. Upon personal, freehold, and leasehold security, repayable by Weekly, Monthly, or Quarterly Instalments, at Lowest Current Kates, idvunees made on Furniture without removal, and all classes of Merchandise. LoaxsGkantedbi'oxLikkPoliciks.Leoacibs, ASl> lNTl'lii:.-T:i i;\I)10H WILLS. BILLS DISCOUNTED AT CURRENT RATES, Loans upon" Deposit of Dbeds. Repayment uy Eabv Ixstalmknts. FORMS GRATIS. All ooroniunications and interriews held stviotly conlldential. ~A UCKLAND PERMANENT CO j^L OPERATIVE BUILDING & INVEST MENT SOCIETY. [Office : 147, Queen-street. LOANS granted upon approved securities of Freehold or Leasehold Properties in sums of £■21) to £i;0i(), principal and interest being repay able in instalments at the following Reduced Hates for repayment of cat-li fclQ:» borrowed:— Repayments extend Pnr WP nk Total Amount ing over ' cr nco Repayable. & s. d. & s. d. lyear .. .. 2 0 0 i 101 0 0 2 years .. .. 1 UlO 1(« 0 8 Svcar;i .. ~ 11 7 113 15 0 i "years .. .. 11 8 121 6 8 6 years .... 8 9 13G 18 9 8 years ~ .. 7 1 117 13 » 10 years B 3 1«2 10 3 And in the same proportion for smaller or larpfcr loans. DKI'OSITS.-'l'lio Society recciyea Jlonoyon Deposit nt rates its follows:-Repayable at 7 days' notice, 5 por cent, per annum; repayable in six months, 6 per cent, por annum. JOHN BATGER, Sccrotary. Boots and Shoes. Boots i boots i j boots j i j LOOK OUT FOR THE BLUE BOOT, C, BROOKES & GO. HAVE RECEIVED (Per Earl Derby, East Lothian, and Buttcrmorc), WIIWE SHIPMENTS OF THE ABOVE. BOOTS AND SHOES MADE TO ORDER ON 1 TTIB SHORTEST NOTICE. The Cheapest and Best Assortment of Goods ie to be had at C. BROOKES & CO.'S BLUE BOOT (Oppwite Garlick and Cranwcll's), QUEEN-ST,, AUCKLAND -VTOW OPENING, -^ A LARGE ASSORTMENT OP LADIES' AND GENTS' SPRING AND SUMMER BOOTS AND SHOES, FROM THE BEST ENGLISH AND CON TINENTAL MAKERS. C. WBSTPFA II L, Bootmaker, 10S, QtiEEN-STREET. Hotels. mAKENO T I U E. W. H. PORTER, late of Queen's Hotel, Queen's Redoubt, and Charlemont Hotel, Auckland, begs lo thank his Friends (especially the \\ ai kato Settlers) and the Public Generally for their very liberal support during his fifteen years as proprietor of tho above hotels. W.H.P. now wishes to notify to bis Friends and tho 'travel ling Public that ho has purchased the Railway Hotel, Mercer, where meals and other refresh ments arc always ready on arrival of Inuns either from Auckland or the Waikato. And with strict attention to business, combined with civility and cleanliness, W.H.P. trusts ho wdl still merit a fair Share of Public Patronage. Mercer, 2ith August. Poultry. T ONSDALE POULTRY YARDS Jj FOR SALE-EGGS FROM PRIZE POULTRY. Per Dozen, s. d. Dark Brahraas (winners of eight first prizes) 21 0 Second Prize Dark Brahmas JO g Lißhtßrahmas »°b Brown Leghorns ft X Buff Cochins Jj> g Black Spanish }° ° While Spanish }" ° Mcnorcas JJj S Langsnans i" " Grey Dorkings }« ° Plymouth Rocks JJJ » CreveCceurs }" g Houdans .. .. , }« ° Golden Spangled Homburgs JO o Golden Pencilled Hamburgs 10 b Silver Spangled Hamburgs 10 6 Black Red Game JO o Duck wins Game 10 0 Black Red Game Bantams 10 b Duckwing Game Bantams 10 6 HALF-BRED POULTRY/ Black Spanish and Brahma 5 0 Game and Brahma 5 0 Aylcsbury Ducks 10 6 Rouen Ducks 10 6 English Carrier Pigeons, per pair .. .. 15 Apply te J. ABBOT, Hobson-Btreot, Or, on the Farm, Woikomiti. HELENSVILLE TIMBER COMPANY (LIMITED.) The Company have opened a Depot at NEW MARKET, near the Railway Station, for re ceiving Orders and Sale of Timbor. Timber cut to any length, &c. Prices on application at the yard.



Sportiii£. I ~ ' " —— EACE INVESTIGATION COMPANY'S i DISCUSSION Ox Tin: MELBOURNE CUP. To be run on Nov G ISM. Closes Nov. 2,1583, 12,000 MEMBERS at 10s. 150 Pkrfoumeks. Cash Awauds. First .. ..£IOOO fiat£so .. .. £300 Second .. .. 800 10 at 30 .. .. 300 Third ~ .. JOO lout 15 .. .. 225 Staiters .. .. 3,>0 2(1 at 10 .. .. 200 Others .. .. DOO SO at 5 .. .. 400 64050 £H75 NOMINATION PRIZE 3. Winner. I Second, i Third. Ist Prize .. £!oO:ist Prize .. £75!lst Prize .. £50 VndPrizo.. 702 nd Prize.. 50 2nd Prize.. 30 3rdPrizo.. 6!)j3rdFrizo.. 3013 rd Prize... 20 J32201 £1551 £100 EACH TICKET HAS NINE (9) CHANCES. (To a Holder-j 300priz£3. jhVoK IsOOpkizes. I. 20 to 1. J Each member for every shara r.ames a horso, which will bo written across tho duplicates kept by tho company. Those numbers having tho winner written on them will bu put together; the First three drawn will receive tho prized as above. Tho samo will be repeated with thoao having tho Second written on them ; anil again also those with tho Third—forfning 3 distinct drawings, wMch will, of course, bo drawn after the winners are declared. In tho event (in either of the 3 case ) of only T (vo Members naming tbo plaoad noises, thu 3 Prizes will bo divided between them; if only Ono (in either tf tho -3 cases), ho will receive all 3 Prize* due to which ever ho named, Ist, 2nd, or 3rd. A subscriber, ijay holding 3 shares, can name thu ono horso 3 i;lmei), or 3 diilorent horse?, one to each sharo. N.B. - Two Guineas (independent of the Sweep) will bo given to the member first naming the winuor. Apply by letter (with stamps for ro> plies), addressed- SINBAD. caro of Air Bodloy, Box 342, Post Office, DuNkDiN. Registered letters or telegrams not received. N.8.-A card of the nominations can bo had by Bonding a stamped addressed euvclope^ [Filling Rapidly.] Registered ) ( Lkotbus Letters IJCOfifirtJ Containing not [ cd/'SvUV'j coin not . Accepted. ) \ Accepted. MELBOURNE CUP RUN NOV. 0, 1883. NEW ZEALAND CUP....RUN NOV, 6. 1883. A, Nemo Has opened No. l Consultation on the above two great events dj 4000 MEMBERS AT 10s (each event drawn separately), MELBOURNE CUP, 1 NEW ZEALAND CUP, 150 Performers. 66 Porformers. First .. .. £400 First „ .. £150 Second .. .. 200 Second .. .. 200 Third .. .. 100 Third .. .. 100 Starters (divide) 100 Starters (divide) 100 Non - starters Non - starters (divide) .. 2CO I (divide) „ 150 "iiooo i £iooo Two chances for one ticket, and or.o Blnglo 10s ticket can win £050. M in lost consultation one ticket got two prizes. Any company taking a book or 25 tickets get one tickot aa commission, and can nominate any person on the committee at drawing. Post Otfico Orders accepted, and sent by roturn post to investors. ' Application by lettor.only. Specuu.- £5 prize will bo given by A. Nomo to any Hiib3criber of two tickets who will first plsco the horses I— '£— 3 in either of these two evonts. Po3t date of envelopo taken as correct date, and prire awarded by a committee to be appointed. Address— A. NEMO, care of F. Tomlinson, Barrel Hotel, Parnoll. ■PUNCH'S CONSULTATION -*- ON TUB MELBOURNE CUP, To bo run on NOVEMBER CTH, 1883. 1,000 MEMBERS AT 10s EACH. First Prlza « fi2oo Second Prizo £100 Third Prize *50 Other Horses £150 More or Lisas Pro Rata. Please send P. 0.0. whon convenient. Chc.qirea must bo marked "Correct" by Bank. Registered lettors not accopteil. Enclose stamps for reply and result. Address I "PUNCH," caro o£ A. LYNCH, CbAKRICARDE HOTEL. A FORTUNE K9. A FORTUNE KS. FOR ° FOR ° AD AM AS TOR'S NOVELTY CONSULTATION. ON THK MELBOURNE CUP, 1883. To be Run on the 6th ol Novonibor. Capital £5000. In 20,000 Shares of 5s each. 431 Prizes gruaranteod. To be distributed as follows :— Melbourne Cup. Cash Awards, First.. - ..£SOO Sac. £100 each Second _ ..300 oat.. 60 each Third .. .. 200 10at.. 25each Starters (divided) 500 20at_ 12 10s eaoh Non-starters ..1000 40at.. G sseach 200 at-. 5 Oseach 82500 £2500 Each Tioket has sovon separate chances, Raoe and Cash Awards being drawn for separately. Please send Post-offloe Orders, whoa con venient, or Bank Notes. Cheques must be marked "correct" by Bank. If Stamps anl Eent for Tickets pleaso add Ono Shilling in the Pound extra. Notice.—Registered Letters Not Accepted. Two stamps required for reply and result. Will oloso on or about tho third oi November. Address:-" ADAMASTOR," Care of Ljons and Hart, Box 151. P.O. Dunedln. £4000 first prize. £4000 L A>~D ON' S GRAND CONSULTATION ON THE MELBOURNE CUP. TICKETS .. - IOS EACH, lat Fforao &000 4 Prizes Of C 250.. £1000 2nd Horso" 2000 5 Prizes of £100,. 500 1000 sPrizosof£so.. 250 Starto^di-vidO." JOO 4 Prizes of £25 „ 100 Non-starters .. 600 15 Frizes of £10 » 150 20,000 Tickots, at 10s each, £10,000. Each tioket has six chances, being drawn Blx timos, viz., once for tho Cup, fittd once for each lot of Money Prizes. Whpn convenient, send PO. orders, payable to La" Don. Countr ch. ouos must add Is for oxchange, and must bo markod corrcot by Hank. If Bank Notes are sent, ploase uso two envelopes, ono sealed and placed innido tho other. Registered Letters and Telegrams will not on any account be recoived. ■ Purchasers of a Hook, containing 25 tickets, will receive ono ticket as commission. Ihis Consultation will be advertlßOd in au tho principal papers In New Zealand, and also Sydney and Melbourne. Tho editor of each paper has tho privilege of nominating a person to witness and take part in tho di awing. A commission of Ten por cent, will be deducted from all prizes to pay expenses. Enclose two stamps for reply and result. Result slips .posted immediately after drawing. Result will also be advertised in all the principal papers. Will eloso beforo November sth. Intemhng investors should apply early, as the list is filling rapidly. AddreßS— LA' DON, care of 8. A. Asher. -. Box 301, Post Office. Auckland; or, LA' DON, aro of S. A. Asher, 286. Queen-street, Auckland. £20,000 To bo Distiibuted on the MELIiOUKfIK CUP, 1883 To be run on November 6th. ALL PRIZES!! NO BLANKS 111 "THE MKLBOURNE TURF CLUB" Dceire to inform iho Sporting Public that they have made arrangements for holding a Mammoth Sweep on the forthcoming Melbourne Cup, which fo/ Novelty.Fidelity.and Advantage has no equal in Australia. CAPITAL: £20,000 in 20,000 Shares Of £1 each. First Horse .. £3 000 4 prizes Of £500.. £2 000 Second Horse.. 1000 8 , 260.. 2,000 Third Horse .. 1,000 10 „ 200.. 2.00' Starters Divide 1,000 29 „ 100.. 2,000 Non-starters „ 1,000 Total .. £15(0! Tho remaining £5/00 will be employed by the Clubinmiikirga book on tho Cup and othor race < that U. laying and taking the odds by a n'-w tystcm, the success of which has been pract.ciiliy proved. It is estimated that tha nrofitn accruing from this Bource will rango from £'•■ 000 to £15,000. the whole of which (both capiial and profitsl will bo equally divided amo:.t?st (.übserthers who were unsuccessful in drawing cither a Horse or a prize in tho Mam moth Sweep. Each subscriber will bo sura ol"obtaining a Prize, bo it large or small. The Promoters of the M.T.C. are well-known sporting gentlemen.und guaran-eo the above to be a bonajidc affair in every Particular. lon p,'r cent, commission deducted fromi all win m t?m£. Add 3d for reply and result. Address- THOMAS bENTLEY, Seo.



Sporting. I> OBE R T BLAIKIE, V MEMBER OF TATTERSALL'S, Has Hooks Open on all Forthcoming Kveßts— V.H.C. Derby Melbourne and New Zealand Cups (Double or Single Event). LONCKriT 01/KKKNT ODDS L.UD. : Tattersall's, Auckland. Tl/TELBOURNE CUP, IS 83. ADAJI BEDE Is now forming .1 series of Companies on tha above event. Two Thousand Investors at |£1 eaeii, lo be dirided us follows :— First Horse £500 Second Horse 200 Third Horse 100 Oilier Starters (divided).. .. 000 Non-Starters 700 Total .. £2000 It is particularly requested that early applica tion for Shares will be made, aa each list will bo drawn soon as filled. Results will be forwarded to subscribers immediately alter drawing, and the next list proceeded witn. Any subscriber drawing a horse in any list will be allowed, il be so desired it, to invest in the following list, any tjuiu not exceeding Foul" Pounds without remitting any further cash, this amount to be ultimately deducted from Prize Money. NO. 3 NOW OPEN. Application by letter only, enclosing two ; stamps, with exchange on cheques, or by money order, bank notes, or drafts. . Registered letters or telegrams will not on any account be received. If bank notes are sent, pleaso uso two envelopes, one sealed and placed iuside tho other. P.O. Orders preferred when procurable. Address— ADAH BEDE, Care of H. N. AunoTT, Kox No. 2. Post-office. Auckland. LOLA M O N T E S' GRAND CONSULTATION MELBOURNE AND NKW ZEALAND CUPS, 1883, Of 10.000 Memoere at 193 each. Ist Prize, 1000 sovereigns; 2nd Prize, 1000 half sovereigns; 3rd Prise, 1000 crowns, in each Cup. Mklbourne Cot , New Zkaland Olp I)I6TaIBUXiON. I DISTMBUTION. Ist Homo.. „ £1000 lstHor^e.. .. «1000 md Horse .. £-MKt tod Horse .. £.W0 3rd Horse.. .. £2M . 3rd Horse,. .. £250 Starters (divided) £100 Siarters (divided) £120 Non-starters ' ■ Non-starters (divided) .. £550! (divided} .. £370 £2700 i £2XO Grand Total—Vive Thousand Pounds. Each tickot has two chuucea, and can draw the first horso In eacft event. Drawing under tho supervision of Committee of Sha; ehgldors. Apply bylotter. Pleaso forward Post Office Orders when convenient; *t ia safer titan sanding notes, beingoquot to registration. Cheques nnwt be marked eorroct b> bank, and have la added for exchange when from country. Two stamps for reply and result Circulars containing; hill parUcufrj-s, and forms for applying for tiokets, Sent free to any address on application. Will closo on or before sth Novoraber next. Address- LOLA MANTES. Care Mr A. Most, Box 317, Post Office, Dunedln. Two Thousand Pounds for 10a. WILL CLOSE NOVEMBER 2, ISB3. SO^OOO MEMBERS at 10s. MELBOURNE CUP—Run 6thNor. NEW ZEALAND CUP—Run 6th Not. S7O PRIZKS. sfc3a= To the Investor of £1, tha odds are 27 to 3s§£? i. Seven Separate Drawings, each Ticket having Sevon Chances, thus giving an opportunity of obtaining Seven Prizes with One Tioket. tho nnmbors being replaced eaoh time, MELBOURNE CUP.—ISO Performed. First „ .... - £20« Second .. •» 808 Third - - - *60 Starters (about £30 each) „ .. ..850 Non Starters (about £ia eaoh) - .. 1906 Total _ .. .. £6106 NEW ZEALAND CUP.-66 Performers. First ~ ~ -£1000 Second £00 Third _ - ~ - 200 Starters (about £28 each) .. - ••ZOO Non-Startem (about £12 each) „ - 674 Total ~ « *fcM CASH AWARDS (151). 2atso .. ..£lO3 100at6 .. „ £600 Bat 28 „ *. 200 21 at 5 .. .. 120 20 at 20 _ .. 100 Total „ £li2o 370PEIZES. Ada's last Melbourne Cup of H.OOO members filled six days previous to advertised day of dosing, thus oroving tho confidence placed In herbIoNK O'TiCB:KT CAN WIN £3106.- Please write in a legible band, with, full name and addross. P.O. Orders preferred; should thoy miscarry, duplicates can be obtained. Cheques (country) must have Is. exohange added and marked •'correct" by Bank. 'I wo Stamps required for reply and result. Tickets are Not Transferable, and can be obtained by Letter only from ADA MANTUA. Caro of Mr Abraham, Box 351, Post-office, Dunedin. Post-offloe Orders) (RegisteredLetters Preferred, payable \ £10,C00.< and Telegrams not to Ada Mantua. ) (.accepted. Read This. —Names and addresses of six principal winners furnished to this journal on application, but not for publication. ORIENT'S MELBOURNE CUP CON SULTATION, 1583.-10.000 Shares at £2 each. Full Share, £2; Half Share, £1. 620 Prizes. First Horse, £10001 Second, £2000; Third SIUK); other Starters, £1000; Non-starters, £1506; and i'Ji Cash Prizes, ranging from £10 to £500. Total, £20,000. Add Exchango to Cheques; two stamps forroply and result Result Slip 3 posted to all Subscribers immediately after Drawing. Applications by lottcr only, addressed to " ORIENT, care of W. Sinclair, Eastern Arcade" Molbourno. The Stud. "iVTEW ZEALAND STUD AND PEDI iX QUEE STOCK COMPANY (LIMITED). THE FOLLOWING THOROUGHBRED AND CLYDESDALE ENTIRES Will stand at the Company's Farm, Sylvia Park, this Bcason, and will travol in tho immediate neighbourhood. Good paddocks will be provided for mares at Two Shillings and Sixpence per week. Every care will be taken, but no responsibility will bo incurred. All marcs to bo removed by tho 10th January, ISSJ. , , , All expenses to be paid beforo marcs are re moved. MUSKET—M guineas (only ten approved mares of the public will be taken). LEOLINUS-Single Mare. 12 guineas; two or more, 10 guineas. ANTEROS— Single Marc, 10 guineas; two or more, 7 guineas STKRLINGWORTH— Single Marc, 1 guineas two or more, 3 guineas. ROSEBERRY—SingIe Maro, 10 guineas; two or more, 7 guineas. BLAIR ATHOL—Single Marc, 5 guineas; two or more, 1 guineas. In the Pukckohe, Bombay, Tuakau. Pokcno, Waiuku Districts: LOCH FERGUS—SingIe Mare, i guineas; two or more, 3 guineas, In tho Piako, Waitoa, Tc Aroha, and Matamata Districts: YOUNG MELBOURNE — Single Mare, i guineas; two or more, 3 guineas. In the Cambridge, To Awamutu," Ohaupo, and Tamahcrc Districts: CAP-A-PlE—Single Mare, 5 guineas; two or more, 1 guineas. ELGlN—Single Marc, 5 guineas; twoor more, i guineas. Cards, with full particulars and pedigrees Of above, may be had from tho Sccrotary, Short 'land-street, Auckland; or, tho Managing Director, Sylvia Park. NOTICE. The Company offer a prize of £10 for tho best yearling colt, and £10 for the best yearling fflly, sired by any of their Clydesdale Stallions; to bo shown and judged at the Auckland Agricultural and Pastoral Association Show in November, 1885. - AUCKLAND RACING CLUB. SYLVIA PARK STAKES, ff^JSgg^ of 10 soys. <=Mh, f-, or r. iiocc^ X o'clock P-m\?" «,£ ISBG, with 200 soys. fo, ri Now"fealand Stud and Pedi added by tnoiso» produced their *?"£ ttoSK The second horse ?n roceive 30 soys. and tho third horse 10 kovs from tho stakes. For 2-year-olds: rolts Sst 101b; flllics and geldings, Bst 71b. Distance 6 furlongs. Nominations, accom panied with 1 soy. (first forfeit), to be made to the Secretary of the A.R.C. by 8 o'clock v> m. on first Friday following Autumn Summer Meeting 18&J ■i_____s v' . • £it& ■ r"rw*Ms



'< Aniiisements. WOODYEAR'S •PLECTRIC riIRCUSJIi MARKET RESERVE. CONTINUED SUCCESS ! CONTINUED SUCCESS! AGAIN CROWDED LAST XIGHT. AGAIN CROWDED LAST NIGHT. EVERY SEAT in the SPACIOUS MARQUEE FILLED. GREAT RECEPTION OF OUR „ XE W PROG RA M ME! -, NEW PROGRAMME! EVBRYONE DELIGHTED. EACH ACT RECEIVED WITH LOUD APPLAUSE. The Unanimous Opinion of Press and Public: THAT THIS IS THE BEST CIRCUS COMPANY EVER BROUGHT TO AUCKLAND. EVERY ARTISTE A STAR. US-Owing to tho crush at the ticket offices nightly, the mauagomont have arranged for the sale ef STALL, as well us Circlo, Tickets at Lennox's, Btationar. To facilitate the seating of visitors and avoid unpleasant Brushing, tho doors will ha opened at 7. Performances coiumoncu at 8. Carriages may be ordered at 10.30. 'Buses loavu for all parts at conclusion of performance. Admission—Pit, 2s; Stalls, 3s; Chaira, is. ROBT. LOVE and ST. CLAIR JONES, Agents. Tenders. A DDITIONS TO POST AND TELE- J\. GRAPH STATION, ONEHUNGA. Public Works Office, Auckland, September 17,1883. Written Tenders will be received at this office until noon on SATURDAY, 29th September, 1883, for Additions to Post and Telegraph Station, enchunga. Plans, specifications, mid condi tions of coutraetean be seen at this Office. Ten dors must bo addressed to tie Hon. the Minister for PuDlie Works, Auckland, and marked OHt side, " Tenders for Additions to Post and Tele graph Station, Onehunga." The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. B yco™d. W. 11. HALES District Engineer. mO BUILDERS. Tenders will be received until Noon of TUESDAY, October 2nd, for taking down One story Building and Erecting a Two-storied Resi deuco in Manakau Road, Parnell. Plans, &c. at our offices, Queen-street. P. HERAPATH & SONS, Architects. mO BUILDEKS. Tenders will bo received up till SATURDAY, the 2«Ui inst., for the Erection of an Hotel at Kapanga, Coromandel. Plans and specifica tions to be scon at Mr Silk's on and after Mon day next The lowest or any tender not neces sarily accepted. J. B. GATLAND. September 19th, 1883. mO BUILDERS. Tenders will be received up to noon on SATURDAY, October G, for the Erection of Extensive Additions to the Northern Club. Plans, &c. at our offices, Queen-street. EDWARD MAHONEY & SON, Architeeta, 0 Carpenters and builders. —Wanted, Tenders until noon on WED NESDAY, September 56,1853, for tho Erection •fa 7-roomed House at Mount Eden.—Plans and specifications to be seen at office of Mr E. Wayte, Estate Agent, Queen-street. TO CARPENTERS AND BUILDERS. —Wanted, Tenders until noon on WED NESDAY, September 26.1883, for Erection of a fl-roomed Houso in Union-street—Plans and specifications to be seen at third houso above Mr Palmer's, Batcher, Pitt-street Educational. /CHURCH OF ENGLAND GRAMMAR \j SCHOOL. GOVERNORS: The Ri«bt Rev. the Lord Bishop of Auckland The V*n Archdeacon Maukkkll, I;.D. The Yen. Archdeacon Pwtt. The Hon. Colonel Haui.t»in. R. C. Barbtow, Esq. I C. C. McMilun, Ksq A. Boaklman, Esq.. Hon. Sec STAFF: Classics, Modern Languages, English — The Head-master. Science, Matliematics-A. F. T. Anßley. Drawing and Painting-K. Watkins. Writing, CoQimeicial Arithmetic. Mechanical Drawing—F. J. Claridge 'lhe proper apparatus being in course of erec tioD. Gymnas'ics under an efficient iuttiuotor, will form part of the school course. A Work shop is also to bo added, in which instruction will be free, but bojs aio expected to pay for lie limber they use. Fi es (including Stationery), £3 10s, payuble In each term. TERM begins MONDAY, 17th September. As the Head-master does not take-' boarders ho has mu'h pleasure in 1 ecomtnending Captain and Mrs Dawson. who have undertaken the Boarding Establishment, and who livo close to tho School. HENRY T. PYCROFT, Headmaster Elect. ME F. B. WOODHAM, TKACHEII OP TIIE PIANOFORTE AND HARMONIUM. Address Care of Mr A. Eady, Auckland Musio Warehouse, Queen-street. TV/T A D A M E P O O L E V RECEIVES PUPILS FOR CULTURE OF THE VOICE, PRACTICAL VOCAL TUITION STUDY OF VOCAL MUSIC. MENDELSSOHN VILLA VINCENT-STREET Drapery. A.UCKLAND STRAW BONNET AND MILLINERY WAREHOUSE, Corner op WELLESLEY-STRE-ET AND MARKET ENTRANCE. MRS RICHARD SOMERVILLE Having succeeded Mrs Rountrce in the abovo Business, would, while soliciting tho sup port of the Ladies of Auckland, confidently recommend her NEW, FASHIONABLE, AND WELL tELECTED STOCK OP SEASONABLE GOODS As deserving of their notice, and hopes that her MODERATE CHARGES will boaomo as HOUSEHOLD WORDS. A HANDSOME SHOW-ROOM upstairs, oom f criable fitted ere suite Ladies' Retiring Rooms adjoining. Or AN EARLY CALL SOLICITED. I DEFERRED | 1 PAYMENT I I SYSTEM. I fXIAILORS, DRAPERS, T MILLINERS, AND OUTFITTERS, HOBSON-STREET, HAVE A WELL-ASSORTED STOCK O» the BEST CLASS GOODS. All Tweeds thoronghly shrank before bokig made up, and Fit and Workmanship Guaranteed. The Deferred Payment System has been found to be a great boon, hy enabling those WS limited incomes to procure necessaries in the easiest possible way. ~__ INSPECTION INVITED,



Amusements. A BBOTT'S OPERA HOUSE. Lessee Mr M. Hegarty j Stage Manager „ _ Mr Shaw Cross MARVELLOUS~SUCCESS OF THE COURT MINSTRELS AND HIUEKNICON I On Saturday and Last Evening. ' IGLIIUNDREDS REFUSED ADMISSIONS EACH NIGHT! | Cowan, Buckley, and Shaw Cross were the il Lions each Evening. Mademoiselles Amor, Sutlicrkiml, Wtanette, w I £and Vivian, spellbound their audience by I their wonderful ability. I Roars of Laughter frohi beginning to end. § TO-NIGHT (Tuesday), Sept. 2'>, and Every 1 miTE /"IOURT T\TINSTRKLS, 1 IHE OOUKT IVIINSTRELS, | OP LADIES AND GENTLEMEN,' . j 14 IN" NUMBEE ! ! 14 ES NUMBER ! ! j, Also, THE GREAT M HIBERNICON COMEDY COMPANY !! :',|] Aftor an unprecedented Season of 21 Weeks ||d Will make their Third Appearance in ijgl Auckland. :'MI Programme.—Part i. | COURT MINSTRELS. fjj Interlocutor Mr Sliaw Cross ill i Overture and Vocal ("Little Sweethearts").... jjj ; Court Minstrels I \ , Song—"Still Thine Own"..Miss Vesta Amor |. ; Refrain-" Will You be My Hollyhock'!".. ..Mr I': Johnny Cowan I i Ballad—"bon't Forget Me.Llttle Darling"..Miss I i Song (Comic)—" Hannah Maria Jaybird "... .Mr 1' Ballad—"Tho Old Wooden Rocker"..Misg Eva 111': Winnette i' I !i Finale—" The Sleeping Beauties". .Company. ? fj THE GREAT HIBERNICON COMEDY, j|| MOLLIE O'CONNOR! 11l Or, IRELAND in SHADE and SUNSHINE. Ijl! Cast of Characters: I ::i C. P. Doolittle, Esq. (a Tourist)..Mr Shaw Cross ||j Julius F. Culleo (Servant to j Doolittle) Mr John»y Cowan ji' Barney O'Noil (a Guide) .. Mr Tom Buckley ft* Charlotte (Sister to Doolittle) Miss Vesta Amor ' !§§ Mollio O'Connor (tho Bolle of Killarney) Miss May Vivian I ■ IQLThe above Comedy is illustrative of a trip j I from New York to Ireland, embracing in its w[ progress ail the known places of interest in tho '1 , Emerald Isle, interspersed with racy dialoguo, I rich sayings, funny jokes, beautiful scenery, ;§t soul - stirring music, ballads, songs, dances, j|| duets, trios, &c., constituting unii o£ the most ~:»■« Laughter-provoking Comedies ever written. , , Dress Circle, 4s: Stalls, 2s Gd ; Pit, Is. j % Box Office at N. G. Lennox's (late Wnyto's), 11 Queen-street. ( I A SELECT QUADRILLE PARTY will M- J\_ be held in the Mount Eden Hall (foot of JM tho Mountain) every TUESDAY, from 8 to II jfl p.m., commencing TO-NIGHT, September j|; 25. Admission—ls Gd (lady and trentlenmn). S|J Names to be left with Mr Win. Saycrs, Builder, 111 or at 3!rs Saycrs's, General Store, when a pass Ijt . will be given on approval of Committee.—Mr jH W. Saycrs, Mount Eden, Manager. ■ ! "DEMUERA SOCIAL UNION. 1 An ENTERTAINMENT (specially for Cliild- II rcn) will be given at tho Kemuera Hall on M WEDNESDAY, the 3rd October next, at 8 p.m. h | Children, Is; Adults, 2s. j I i _?*S»>. A NCIENT ORDER 01? |H COURT ZEALANDIA .AND |i n^^^^JuNlTED C'A LNNI.VEKSARY | DIKNER AND BALL, !:jfj To be held j'jj ON TUESDAY, »TJt OCTOBER, 1883, . ||| LOKNK-STREET HAIX. j' j j Dinner en the table at 7.30 p.m. Dancing to ML: commence at 9 p.m. jjjri Double Tickets, 10/G; extra Lady's Ticket, 51. ||H A first-class String Baud will be in attend- lilt Tickets may lie obtained from the following Jlfl Members of Committee:—Messrs J. Wilson, M. __! H. Keesing, W. 11. Tucker, J. Lovell, J. Kay, J. am Colrine, F. S. Strong, W. Portcous, senr.,H. lifll Phillips, A. Beeston, W. Fletcher. P. H. wat-.HB kins, E. Allen, W. W. Lcpine, F. Wntkins, E. 0. 111 Guilford.ancl JAS . PIm LIPS, ■ Hon. Sec. .leg; T) A N c l N (4-_f THE NEW WALTZ, jfM Now everywhere danced in Europo mid Au3-]j[_j tralia by Uic upper class, also all Old anil »■ Modern Dances, tauglit by 1 Ml PROFESSOR JULES BERNARD 11 —From Paius— i ji I Permanent Evening Classes, Dancing Academy, -j_ Queen-street. TUESDAYS. Beginners from ;$] 7.30; Advanced, from 8 p.m. cjj Devonport Hall, MONDAYS, 8 p.m. 1 gj Remuera (Mrs Law's), WEDNESDAYS, 7.30 M Ponsonby (at Miss Hill's School), FRIDAYS :§j Pupils can join classes at any time. Terms: <jco JM Guinea. Private Lessons daily at Hesi- i f.jjj dence, Devonshire Houso, sj|ji Hobuon-strcet. JjW Art Union. jij A RT UNION OF OIL AND WATEii- H _\_ COLOUR PAINTINGS, s j Including— jtjj> 1 MAORI LAND " — eceno on Roto Etc—Oil ! _ Painting by C. Blomficld, Auckland. j jtj ) "APPROACHING MILFORD SOUND." - lli Watcrcolour by J. Gully, Nelson. j 3;; "ON THE BEACH AT LYTTELTON."-Oil« Painting by J. G ibb, Christchu.'ch. ■ 'M " LAKE WAKATIPU." — Watorcolour by J. HI Gully, Nelson. ;Vi "GOVERNOR'S BAY, LYTTELTON." — Oil 18:1 Painting by J. Gibb, Christohurcn. ■ fSi j " LAKE TARAWERA - MORNING." - Oil 9H Painting by C. Blomfleld, Auckland. :j| I " LAKE TARAWERA - EVENING." - Oil IB Painting by C. Blomficld, Auckland. ' .m The Drawing will take jilacc at J. Leech's, {JHjl Shortland-strect, on the Society of Arts principle, VjBI when the list is filled. Each subscriber will re- rBH ceive a boudoir Photo, of C. Blomflcld's largo HH Oil Painting of " Maori Land." -,M Direct Supply Store. t|| A. T THE DIRECT SUPPLY STOllE.ifli ±%. 219, QUEEN-STREET. j hM CHEAP EARTHENWARE ! ! -.JBl All sizes and kinds of Plates from 2s Gd "Soz -SfllJ Wliite and Gold China Cnps and SauccrslHil S3 6d doz.; Strong Printed do., Js doz-aMli Largo Dishes, only Is Gil each, &c, &c. Ml CHEAP GLASSWARE!! |«n Flower Stands, cut or engraved, from Is; Winoßßl Glasses, engraved, Is doz.; Cut Glas3 DnJH canters, 3s 6d each; Butter Coolers, isaHtj Sugar and Creams, 9d, or Is per pair; ToiletMj Bottlo and Glass, Is; do, engraved, Is Gd HH Oval and Round Jam Dishes, from sd, &c.J^H] &c.; Glas3 Shades and Stands. s«h CHEAP HOLLOWARE ! ! 11l ' Saucepanß, Boilers, Kettles, all eizes; large Gal HI vanizedTubs, 4s9d; Frying Pans, lsBd: &cJB« CHEAP TINWARE ! ! « Including Tin Kettles. Billies. Pannikins WnsliiHjl bowls. Dippers, Meat Dishes, Tea Pots.B!j Coffee Pots. Candlesticks. &c. &c , i 4 CHEAP BRUSH WARE !! fif Shoe Brushes. 2s Gd set; Nail and Tooth Brushcs,Hj! Gd; Hair, Cloth, and Scrubbing do. Is • HttirHf Brooms, 2s; Hand Brooms, lOd; Blaeklcad,Hl Whitewash, and Paint Brushes i ■ f ■} FURNISHING IRONJIONGERY, &c. ! >■ Padlocks and Client Locks. Gd ; liim I npi- ,'MS compete, 2s3d ; American Axes, :'n s<| nnd'SS 3s6d;Fire Shovel, lOd:Ami-ricanHatchets'Hh Is Gd; Scales and Weights; Sad Irons, JssSl Japanned Tea Trays, 2s and 3s; Box Irona^HS Js; Set of Handsome: Canisters, 3s Cd; J.anii^jMl from Is up to 2 guineas; Lookinsr-grlnsscs^BK Hanging, Is; Trays do, Js 6d; renders, AtM irons^euow.^^^ J| thn leading makes and sizes, from 3s dor., &eJnH I*lo lec$EAY TEAPOTS!! ' || Tin or Earthenware, from Is; lirittania mctallHtil from 5s 6d; Electro-plate, from I2s Cd: alsoMffl Fancy Painted, White and Gold ChinaJHJiJJ Japanese Stone, &c, &<;. Jef CHEAP TOOLS !! i£te Hammers, fid, Is, Is Gd, 2s each; Brace and SeitHll of Bits, 3s Gd; .Screwdrivers, Is; Rules, Is UtM Chisels, Is Gd; Knuares, Planes, Pincers, .SawslßMiJ CHEAP FANCY GOODS ! I |l Ladies' Bags, cheap; Fancy Baskets, WorllflßS Boxes, Writing Desks, Albums, .Silver amHBES Jet Jewellery, Vaecs. Lus'res, StatuaryJHTSl Toilet Sets, Clocks, Purse;, Pocketbool;alH.J'] Pipes, Perfumery, Toilet Soap, &c, Sec. jJEifl CHEAP TOYS!! wM Card of Tools, 6d; China Tea Set, Is; Wood TcdH Set, lOd; Dolls, M; Monkey on stick, Id anuHJ 2d; Boxed Toys—Farms, Sec, from Bd box'flH Skittles. Balls, &c. &c. =" uux^™ CHEAP SUNDRIES !! . i|ffl Comprising—Kgg licatera, Is; Ket Dinner MatBiHJI 1b; Manilla Kits, 6d; Studs, is Cd gvt» ; Bplash Mala, la ; Rack and Fine I'ootllHi Combs, 6d ; Feeding Bottles, 'Jd; Wood Tapulfll 6d ; Cruet Stands, 'In Gd ; Canary Cages, froiJK 3b 9d; Breeding Cages (large), 17s 6d. <9w HANCHARD & CRANWELL. jgi