The Auckland Evening Star.

VOL. XXII.-NO. 4,218.

AUCKLAND, N.Z., WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 19, 1883.

PRICE: ONE PENNY.



Shipping. JL-^Z^t- QKIENT - L I N I <«S^f^S?' UndorcontractwiththeNe J &— 50,,,), \v a i e3 Government ft thn conveyance of Mails and Immigrants. Tiio following Steamships belonging to tl Orient Co. and the Paclllc Co. will lea\ SVDNKY and MELBOURNE on tho unde m ..ifionrd dates for LONDON, via ADKLAIDI DI ;..(io, (JAIiCIA (at steamer's option), SUE: »!!<! N'APLE3|—• ~~ Sliumuir. From Sydney. From Melb'urm Lhjukia Deccml)or22 Dooomber2B Ihkuia faniiaryS January 11 POTOSt January 19 Jamiary2s And fortniKhtly thereafter. Through fare* to London, £21 to £75. I';is3e»i,'i>rs socnri' special advantages b booking through from Now Zealand. Scepnc clikis passeiiKers by Orient steamer aro provide iviili :;ii(nm p:is^ii^'rs to Sydney or Melbourne. NAPLES TO LONDON by Rail.—Specie arraiwnientH made with Messrs (look and Sou fov tlie issue of through tickets at greatly rt duccd rates. PASSAGES FROM LONDON.-Specialfacil: ties atlorded for bringing out Friends aiv Relativos by pre-payment of tho passa(>e-mone here. SPECIAL RETURN TICKETS, available fo 12 months, aro isiaued at tho following rates :— Fkst Saloon £117 Second Saloon £77 PARCELS BOOKED THROUGH to LON DON at Reduced Rates. For further particulars apply to UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY 01 NEW ZEALAND (LIMITED), Agents in New Zealand. fef-wfl-!** TTNION STEAMSHII t «^J_i ri U COMPANY OF NEW ' > S S\ ZEAJLiVND (LIMITED). ' ' TIME TABLE. —DECKMBia) I J FOR TARANAKI, NELSON, PICTON, WEL LINGTON, LYTTELTON, AND WEST COAST PORTS (from Manukau). Steamer. | Date of Sailing. | Rotouua I Tues., 25, 1 p.m. I 2 p.m. Waxaka I 'J'ucs.. Jan. 1,10 a.m. | 9 a.m. FOR TARANAKI, WELLINGTON, AND LYTTKLTON. Takai>una I Thurs., 20, i 1 a.m. |9a.m. FOR GISBOHNE, NAPIER, WELLINGTON LYTTELTON, AND PORT CHALMERS (from Auckland). Waiiiora I li'rl., 21, noon I — Waikarapa I Thurs.. 27. noon | — FOR GISBORNE, NAPIER, AND WEL- LINGTON. South.Cross I Mon., si, 6 p.m. [ — FOR SUVA AND LEVUKA. Pbnouin I Mon., Jan. 11, 5 p.m. | — ~FOK~ aiKLHOURNE (VIA BI.UFK). VVAIHORAt I Fri., 21, noon i — WAiRARAi'At I Thurs.. 27, noon | — I Calls at Milford Sound. 1 Calls at Hobart. FOR SYDNKY. Hotomaha.va I Tuo3,, L'j, 5 p.m. I — FOR RUSSELL AND KAWAKAWA. ROTOMAUAXA | TUCS., 25, 0 p.m. 1 — During the months of DECEMBER, JANU ARY, and FEBRUARY, RETURN TICKETS will be issued over the Company's New Zealand lines, and to and from Hobart and Australia, at SPECIALLY REDUCED RATES, available for return till the 31st MARCH, 18S1. Cargo must be booked and alongside Two Hoims before advertised time of departure. Passage Tickets must bo taken at tho Com pany'a Oliico (Auckland Branch). Fort-street. £ st - "VTORTHERN STEAM- J3| SHIP CO. (LIMITED). TIME TABLE.—December. Woather and other circumstances permitting, FROM QUEEN-STREET WHARF. Fon Tapkanga and Bay of Plenty Ports. STEAMKIS. I DATE OF SAILING. Glcnelg I Saturday, 22, 5 p.m. Glcnelg I Thursday. 27, 5 p.m. Glenclg i Saturday, gj), 5 p.m. Connects at Tanranga for Opotikl Btafltt and Bay of Plenty Ports every Tuesday. Fok Russell, Whangaroa. axu Makoonui. lona 1 Monday, 21. 5.30 p.m. Fon WnANCiAiiEi, Whanqarki Heads, and Makoapai. Macgrcgor I Every Tuesday. 5 p.m. Foit Whanoabei and Whangarei Heads (Carrying passengers and cargo for Waipu). Macgrcgor^ i EveryTuesdayandFriday.op.m. For. Mercury Bay. Argyle | Friday, 21, i p.m. Ar'g.\lo I Friday, 28, 4 p.m. '' FROM MANUKAU. For Raglan and Waitara. Douglas I Friday, 21,10 a.m. For Hokiaxga. Rowena- I Thursday. 20,1 p.m. EXCURSION TICKETS at specially reduced rates will be issued during December, January, and February, available for return until March 31 183 L Cargo must be booked and alongside One Hour before advertised time of departure. Passage Tickets must bo token at the Com pany's Office. No. 67, Queen-street, Auckland. TTIOR RAGLAN AND WAITARA.-The Jj s.s. DOUGLAS will leave Onehunga wharf as above (weather and other circum stance permitting) on FRIDAY December 21 nt 10 ain.-Northcrn Steamship Co. (Limited), Auckland; or. A. Barnes, Onohunga. ~|7IOR HOKIANGA.—The s.s. ROWENA JJ will leave Onehunga Wharf as above (weather and other circumstances permitting) TO-MORROW (Thursday), Dec. 20, at 1 p.m.— Northern Steamship Company (Limited), Auck land ; or, A. Barnes, Onchunga. xj- QTEAM TO THAMES, Jafe^k^a io connecting with River j__fc2j3S_«*Steamers for STIR LIN G «Se_=BS§2SSrwOrtTH,OHINEMURI,WAI- TEKAURI. WAIHI, TB tiSßk GIWNI LD ANDM°§Ri N NST VS FOSTER'S SETTLEMENT. TIME TABLE (For week ending Saturday, December 22nd). B.S. ROTOMAI^NA^KNTKKPRISKNO. FROM AUCKLAND: | Rotomahana I Enterprise lA. Milbank Thurs. ihop.'m! Laid up 12 p.m. Fri. 7 p.m. — — Sat. 8 p.m. — , FROM THAMES: | Rotomahana I Enterprise |A. Milbank Wed. - - 103° P'm> Thurs. 9.30 a.m. — — Fri. 10.30 a.m. — 3 Sat. 12 noon — ~ No cargo received for Rotomahana within half an hour of advertised tirao of leaving. Not responsible for shipping, carrying, or dis -ohargingTivest0 g ck I3KR & TINV _ Agenta _ JLJ-jT GS, COROMANDEL. «|^^^^^^? THOMAS SCOTT, MASTER. TIME TABLE. Loaves Anckland: Leaves Coromandol: December. ,nccS mS or" _ Thursday, 20,2 p.m. Friday, 21, 2_p.m. Saturday , 2^ 2 p . m . Weather and other circnmstancoß permitting. Not.reappnsiblo in shipping, carrying, ordia- without shipping note, and within half an hour of advertised time of de ]Bß4>lOs (TCI S1R mgffwLNDLEY. Manager. ~, Z miME TABLE FOR jgS^L^K X DECEMBER. ■^^^^^^ STEAMSHIP WAITAKI. ■wrm W^NGAREI WHANGAREIIHEADS, 10 MANGAPAI, AND PARUA BAY: Leave Auckland at 8 P-m. on December 19th, 22nd 27th, and at 10 a.m. on 29tli. RETURNING FROM WHANGAREI: December 21st, 12 noon; 21th, 2 p.m.; 28th. 5.30 P-Sta;gte-adSoMOBJ Steerage, 12s 6d; Holiday ROn lafrfval at Whangarci, the screw tender LILY will convey passengers to Mangapai and K^AMO COLLIERY COMPANY (LIMITED), Ua. Queen-street, Agents. ' J > TXTAIUKU AND ONB _&S^C W HUNGA STEAM -NAVIC4ATION CO. (LIMITED). TIME TABLE.-S.S. MANUKAU. December, 1883. 21—FridayiforManukau _ oi iiSSv If W a.m. 22-Saturday, i p.m. KoXfi.3o P-m. a-Mcn^ 6 p.m. g^SSSVi £S Friday; ?o%?m. AU freights payable betoro^e^o^oods. ManagidK Pireotor. ' * ♦■



Shipping. 3" J&^=£" P ACIFIC MAII STEAM or rTirROUGH THE UNITFD 10 HONOLULuW^I^fe^ fc, Passengers booked through to Liverpool 1 of'Vm,1' pr Pari?-X la tho Gv™l Overland O - Lkesfrom'N'e^York. 8' 011111^3 °f th° Atlantifl Steamer. Tons.| Sailing to Sailing to ___ . I Sydney. 'Frisco. Onoraboiit l^Sl ISSI City of Sydney.... MOO March 8 Jan. s - Australia 3,20(1 _ Fl * 5 y Zealanrtia :t,2(in Feb.!) Mar. 1 (■ ... v , FARES: ---d iMrst-class £03 ami upwards ,i vw a?°-' V'« • • •$ 23s- M- un(l upwards 11 b irst-ulnss to San Francisco . £40 is bteorage [ m J" i n ?' hrough. S abil} J >lls9engers are permitted to j lay over at Honolulu, or any of the cities o£ the |j United States, not to exceed six months. y SOUTHERN PACIFIC ROUTE, Passengers to and from Europo may, without extra cost, avail themselves of the Southkhn Pacific Railroad and its connections, thereby avoiding the winter cold of tho Northern route . and for an additional cost of $21 may go to New '" Orleans and thence through the Southern States to New York. No Shipping Orders will bo issued after 4 p.m. on the daybetore tho sailing of steamers for San p Francisco. For freight rates and all other Information apply to THOS. T. GAMBLE, Agent, P Lower Queen-street 7 UHAW, SAVILL, AND stsQzSc/ri *^ ALBION OO.'S LINE. FOR LONDON DIRECT. l, t*SKK6BS3» I* The Iron Clipper Barquo ANTARES, Captain a. Lkwis, . 821 tons. 100AI at Lloyds, is now loading for London and will have quick despatch. For freight or passage apply to CItUICKSIIANK & CO., 18, Queen-street. Auckland, Agents. December 12,1583. QHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS. The fast and favourite steamer " WAITAKI Will make EXCURSIONS to KAWAU ON BOXINt! DAY (Wednesday), Deo. 20, AMI NEW YEAR'S DAY, " Leaving Queen-street Wharf at io a.m. each (lay. Fare Five Suiiaincs, i refreshments on board. brass band will attend. KAMO COLLIERY COMPANY (Limitkd), JL^^r HPHE NORTHERN /SdO J- RiVKR STEAM NAVI- (U (LIMITED). 3 IMPORTANT NOTICE. KAIPARA RIVKR STBAM RIVER SKI!'- VICKS.-GREAT KKDUI'TION OF FARES, CHRISTMAS and NEW YEAR HOLIDAYS. On and after WEDNESDAY, Deo. 19th, and until further notice, the following will be the rates for passages in tho Company's steamers :— SALOON, Return U'sCd Single Ss STEERAGE. Return .. .. lOsi ~ Singlo (is Return Tickets available from week to week. None—The s.s. Durham will leave Helens yille for Dargaville on Saturday, 22nd and 2'Jth inst., after the arrival of tho 1.30 p.m. Train from Auckland; returning to Hclcnsvillc on Mon days. 21th and 31st inst., respectively. By order. W. LODIIKR, Manager and Engineer. X^r_ OTEAJI TO LONDON. ST-EAM NAVIGATION COMPANY. FOR LONDON DIRECT. VIA COLOMBO. B tnn ,«^» Leave Leavo Steamer. Sydney. Melbourne. im mt. SnANNON Dec. 28 Jan. S 18SJ. Paramamta .Tan.,ll Jan. 17 Carthage Jan.2B Jan. 31 Ravenna Feb.B Feb. H Rosetta Feb. 22 Feb. 28 And thenceforward every alternate week. Passengers and cargo booked to London, Mar seilles, Italy, Egypt, India, China, and Japan at moderate rates. Return tickets issued both to first and second class passengers at especially low rates. Choap reserved accommodation can be obtained in this company s vessels. Passengerß booking; at Auckland secure special advantages. For all particulars apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agents. 18, Quoon-strcet, Auckland. sL^£ ~\TEW STEAMER ON JJi THE KAIPARA. ■*g£*2C*2fflr Tho new and fast s.B. NEP .gigggliSili&TUNE will leavo Hclensvlllo '•W'MiHii for DarKavillo (and in tor mediate stations) on Tuesdays and Thursdays, after the arrival of tho 7.15 a.m. train from Auckland ; returning from Dargaville on Wed nesdays and Fridays, at 5.30 a.m. Cargo to bo consigned to care of CAPTAIN PEARCE. 3,8. Neptune. J A- j- TkEVONPORT STEAM J££?rUfy[ U FERRY COMPANY 1 The above Company have a Bteamer always on hand at shortest notice for TOWING, PICNIC PARTIES, AND FISHING EXCURSIONS. J. R. D. BAKER, Traffic Manager. A^L^r nP IME TABLB (DAILY) P.S. TONGARIRO. Leave St. Holier's: Leave Auckland: 9 a.m. 2 p.m. 5 p.m. G p.m. RETURN FARES:.SIXPENCE. J. D. CLARK, Master. o^g T>ASSENQERS' LINE OF PACKETS TO NEW Owned by THE SHAW, SAVILL & ALBION SHIPPING CO. (Limitkd), 34, Leadenhall-Btreet, London. The above lino of ships arc regular tradera to all the principal ports in New Zealand. They are clipper snips, classed Al at Lloyds, and rammanaed by experienced masters. The bill of faro is most substantial, and of the best quality, and the accommodation roomy and TTun'derslgnea are empowered to grant passages from London to New Zealand, pay ment for which havo been gxiarantocd in the colony. Return ships to London also leavo at almost regular intervals. Full particulars on application to L, D. NATHAN & CO., 1 OWEN & GRAHAM, >Agenta. CRUICKSHANK & CO. J Potteries. TO-EWTON POTTERY. Orders Taken for all Kinds of ' imperishable damp - proof enam elLed facing brick. 1 Thoy can be produced in almost any Colotir, and Moulded to any Design, and in Blocks like Stone. [ SAMPLES MAY BE SEEN AT THE WORKS. I bavo a Large Stock of Superior CHARCOAL . FILTERS ; also, PRESERVING FRUIT JARS nf nil kinds and lararo quantity of V fcLliOW i and ROCKINGHAMEAitTHENVVARE; also, ■ an endless variety of Ornamental Pottery In • VASES, BUSTS, STATUARY, &c. ■ I desire to inform the public that lam about find that the requirements of this place m these wo classes of goods are not sufficient to keep a 'ottery going or a staff of men employed It is with great reluctance that I do this, as I ■ have been at a great outlay m Btar ing this Industry, and was in hopes that I should have received more encouragement for these special classes of Goods, but it would be useless in further increasing my Stock, when I cannot I will still continue the manufacturing' of all • kinds of BRICKS, SANITARY WARE, and • TERRA-COTTA as before. GE 0. BOYP, December, 1883.



I - Bloney. MONEY TO LEND, on Real Estate, in sums of £50 and upwards, at the ourrent rates of interest.—Apply Win. S. Cochrano, Fort} etrcet. MONEY TO LEND, in large or small sums, at usual rates of interest. CONNELL & COOPER, Solicitors, Vulcan Lane. MONEY TO LEND, in large and small sums, at current rates of interest. Apply to PETER OLIPHANT, Solicitor, High-street MONEY TO LEND, at a moderate ruto of interest,—Apply to JACKSON & RUSSELL, Solicitors, Fort-street. MONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage, of First-class Freehold Securities.'" W. COLEMAN, Solicitor, National Insuranco Buildings. MONEY LENT ON PROMISSORY NOTES, HOUSES, FURNITURE, &o. BILLS DISCOUNTED DAILY MORTGAGES NEGOTIATED.! JOHN W. HARDIE, . Land, Commission, and Estate Agent, HIGH-STREET, Auckland. EXCHANGE ON NEW YOKK AND LONDON, in sums to suit. FOR SALE BY ARNOLD, HINES, & CO., Corner of Custom-houso and Fort-streets, £10 TO £1,000. VICTORIAN LOAN AND DISCOUNT AGENCY HIGH-STREET. AUCKLAND (OPPOSITE CITY COUNCIL OFFICES). Money advanced from ClO to £1,000 on Personal Security, Deeds of Property, Shares, &c Repayments can bo made in Instalments of One Shilling per Week for eaoh Pound bor rowed, or in any way to suit borrowers. Communications Confidential. Post-office Address : Box 90, Auckland. INDUSTRIAL AND PROVIDENT PERMANENT BUILDING, LAND, AND INVKSTMENT SOCIETY Off AUCK LAND. LIBERAL ADVANCES made on approved Freehold or Leasehold Properties for periods not exceeding TEN YEARS. Small makqui only required. SCALE OF REPAYMENT REDUCED. FINES NOT ENFORED in cases of Sickness or Want of Employment BORROWERS SHARE fN PROFITS. PART OR WHOLE OF THE ADVANCE MAY BK REPAID AT ANY TIME. INTEREST CKASKS ON THE PORTION REPAID. Further particulars may bo obtained on appli cation at the Society's offices, corner of Quekn strket and Vulcan Lank. GEORGE FRASER. Manager. LONDON MORTGAGE, LOAN, AND DISCOUNT BANK. CO, SHORTLAND-STREET, Auckland (Opposite A. Clare & Sons' Warkjiousk), And Little Collins-street, Melbourne LOANS ARE ADVANCED FROM £10 TO £1,000. . Upon personal, freehold, and leasehold security, ropaynblo by Weekly, Monthly, or Quarterly Instalments, at Lowest Current Rates. Advances made on Furniture without removal, and all classes of Merchandise. Loans Granted upon- Life Policies, Leg awes, and Interests under Wills. BILLS DISCOUNTED AT CURRENT RATES. Loans upon Deposit of Dkkds. Repayment by Easy Instalments. FORMS GRATIS. All communications and interviews held strictly confidential. A UCKLAND PERMANENT CO- J\_ OPERATIVE BUILDING & INVEST MENT SOCIETY. Office : W, Queen-strekt. LOANS granted upon approved securities of Freehold or Leasehold Properties in sums of £20 to £6000, principal and interest being repay able i.i instalments at tho following Reduced Rates for repayment of each £100 borrowed :— Repayments extend- D «. w nn i. Total Amount ing over lorvveeK. Ropayabloi & 8. d. £ a. d. lyear _ ..200 101 0 0 2yeara „ .. 1 010 108 6 8 S years „ H 7 113 15 0 years _ .. 11 8 121 6 8 years _ .. 8 9 130 18 9 8 years .... 7 1 147 13 9 10 years .. .. 63 1 IG3 16 3 And in tho samo propertion for smaller or larger loans. DEPOSITS.—Tho Society receives Money on Deposit: —Repayablo at 7 days' notice, 5 pot cent, per annum. JOHN BATGER Secretary. Land and Estate Agents. MT, CLAYTON, • HOUSE, LAND, COMMISSION AGENT AND SHIP BROKER. Allotments for Sale at Hamilton, Newcastle Alexandra, and North Shore. Money lent on good seourity. Office: 30. Insnranco Buildings. JOHN SOPPET, House, Land, and General Commission Agent, No. 8, Queen street, has for immediate sale (roally cheap) :— I comfortable 5-roomed Cottage, Ponsonby; (terms very easy): also, 1 7-roomod House, 1 5-roomod Houso, 2 l-roomcd Cottages, and 1 small Store, in town; 2 Dairy Farms, 10 milos from town; 2 partly-improved Farms, ono 310 acres, the othor 150 acres, about 12 milcß from town; and sovoral othor City and Suburban Properties at eoually Low Prices. JF . STEWART • HOUSE, LAND, COMMISSION, AND FINANCIAL AGENT, CITY CHAMBKRS (Cornkb ok Vulcan Lank AND HIOIISTREKT), AUCKLAND. Rents and Debts Collected, Mortgages and Loans Negotiated. Money to Lond at Lowoßt Current KatQ3. T> M. HEIGHT ON & CO., HOUSE, LAND, ESTATE AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENTS, VALUATORS. AND ACCOUNTANTS. Survoys Conducted. Properties Bought and Sold. Mortgages and Loans Negotiated. New Zealand Labour Exchange and Missing Frionds Agency. Agoncios in all principal Towns throughout the Colonies. CENTRAL CHAMBERS, 177, QUEEN-STREET. FJ. MOSS & CO. • HOUSE, LAND, & ESTATE AGENTS. Wo bog tc Inform Owners of Property that Houses or .Md.for RENTAL OR SALE, are entered in (ar Registry Freo of Chargo, for the infiormati; .1 of those who favour us with a cal at our offices, in Shortland-stroct. Money to Lend at Current Rates of Interest JM. LENNOX, • Land Agent, Stockbroker, Financial Agent, Arbitrator, Valuator, National Insurance Buildings. Queen-street, Auckland. — RENTS and INTERESTS collected. MONEY LENT OUT for Capitalists;no chargo to lender. £G,OOO TO LEND iivsums of £50 and upwards, on good Freehold Securities. SHARES: Bank, Insur ance, Mercantile, Loan, and all other Shares Bought and Sold, Tho following Freehold Properties for Imme diate Sale :— OTAHUIIU.—For Sale (a Bargain), Farm of 21 acres, adjoining the residence of the Roy. Mr Gould, and commanding ono of the best views in tho district. This is a good opportunity for any gentleman wishing a block of good land at a low price. Price, *oo per acre.—J. M. Lennox. 103 M MARINE RESIDENCE—a Genuino Bargain. Price, £550 (coat upwards of £000).—This 'beauti ful property contains 100 acres, about 40 of which are in fair grass. There is a 7-roomed house, well built, and all furnished ready for occupation, with man's house, 2 now boata,.Bo sheep and lambs, 3 milk cows. Price, £550— stock, furniture, and all included. Steamer passes three days a. week. Tho property has a grand beach frontage.—J. M. Lennox,.Land Agent, Auckland. 103 M FARM of 772 acres, 11 miles from a railway station, close to a cheese 'factory, school, and church; about 300 acres in good Englishjgrasses; G-roomad house, man's house, good orchard and plantation of about 10 acres.—J. M. Lennox, Land Agent. Auckland. 102 M HOWE-STREET.—Two 3-roomcd Cottages, with wood-sheds and every convenience; free hold allotmont, 10 x 100. Price, ei2)—£22o cash, balance can remain.—J. M. Lennox. 92M VICTORIA PARK, NORTH SHORE.-Lots 36, 37 and 38 for Salo, cheap.—J. M. Lknnox, Land Agent, Auckland. J. M. LENNOX, Stock Broker and Land Agent, National Insurance Buildings, Qneen-street. Musical. PIANOS.") X PIANOS. »P # HOWDEN I PIANOS. " " . PIANOS. I QUEEN-STREET, PIANO& next PIANOS. PIANOSj bank of New Zealand DOUBLE OVER-STRUNG IRON FRAMES By Asherberg, Mantliey, and Nouf eld, Very Cheap, and Superior to any ho has eve Imported



Drapery. /♦ ___ _* A / DEFERRED \ I PAYMENT 1 I SYSTEM _ I TAILORS, DRAPERS MILLINERS, AND OUTFITTERS, HOBSON-STREET, HAVE A WELL-ASSORTED STOCK OF THE BEST CLASS GOODS. All Tweodß thoroughly shrunk before being made up, and Fit and Workmanship Guaranteed. Tho Dbfkmikd Payment System has been found to be a groat boon, by enabling those with limited incomes to procure necessaries is tho easiest possible way. INSPECTION INVITKD. Cash Customors receive 5 per cent. Discount (ono shilling in the pound sterling) on all parcels of 20s and upwards. Extension of cash sale. MRS J. SMITH, in returning thanks to the general public for their very liberal support during the last four weeks, begs to intimate that, owing to tho ENORMOUS SUCCESS or THE GREAT CASH SALE, She wii.t. offer THE BALANCE OF HER STOCIf ATA GREAT SACRIFICE. A Lot of Lrco and Muslin Curtains, slightly soiled, less than Half-price A Lot of Counterpanes, all sizes, slightly soiled, less than HaU-pTlco Silks and Satins in endless variety Dress Goods, a great bargain Good Calicoes from i's Od per dozen Good Prints from 23d per yard Ladies' Underclothing, a little soiled, to bo sold Cheap Black Satin Sunshades from 3s 11(1; Cold Sunshades from la Men 8, Hoys', and Youths' Clothing. REMNANTS! REMNANTS! ! J. S M I T H, DRAPER, Next United Skrvice Hotkl.Qukkx-street, AUCKLAND. TjiOß MEN'S AND IB O;Y'S CLOTHING, CLOTHING, MADE TO MEASURE, ■ OK ALL-PURE WOOL N.Z. TWEEDS, AT THE SAME PRICK AS YOU PAY FOR RKADY-MADK, TRY TUB NEW ZEALAND TWEED COMPANY, NEW ZEALAND TWEED COMPANY, 172, qukbn-.stkkkt (Opposite Darby-btrkkt). Business Notices. 100 QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. EXPIRATION OF LEASE. PREMISES COMING DOWN. SELLING OFF ! SELLING OFF I GENUINE CLEARANCE SALE. SALE COMMENCED MONDAY, THE 12mi DAY OF NOVEM BER, ISS3. N. G. LENNOX bogs to inform his patronj and tho general puMio that he is unable to got a Re newal of the loaso, and is compelled to offer the wholo of .iis Valuable Stock at tho LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICES FOR CASH, to effcot a Speedy Clearance THE STOCKS COMPRISE- Tho Newest and Choicest Collection of Christ mas Cards yet seen in this oity Letts's Diaries for 1881 Account Books, of every sizo and description Note Papors, Lettor Papers, Oflkial Papers Envelopes for private and commercial uso About 90 Copying Prosies, all sizes and makes Silver and Gold Pencil Cases for Christma Prcsonts Card Cases, Fancy Goods, and Playing Cards Nowcst Photographic Albums, bost makes Best Tracing Papor known, best Tracing Linon Drawing Papors, mounted and unmounted Artists Colours, Brushes, Palettes, &c. Mathematical Instruments, T Squares, &o. BoU Parchmont, Legal Wafor Seals, &c. Kvery Description of General and Morcanti Stationery Sunday-school Cards, Churoh Services, Family Prayers, Family Bibles, Teachers' Bibles Reference Bibles, Books suitable for Sunday school Libraries Bookß suitublo for Country Libraries Books suitablo for Christmas Prosenta, hand Bomcly bound Standard Novels of all kinds and bindings To Collectors—Rare and Valuable Books, but few copies now procurable Books on Now Zealand Magazines—All the Leading Magazines, in vols. School Books, as used in Government Scnools at lowest prices School Copy Books, do do School Exercise Books, do do School Slates, Atlases, do do School Requisites, Wall Maps, Sec, &c N.B.—All mvst be Cleared, regardless of co | BEFORE J^iTOARY, 1881. THIf V 3 A GENUINE CASH SALE. N . G. LENNOX, BOOKSELLER & STATIONER. 100, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. (BY SPECIAL APPOINTMENT.) TTVIXON'S QTNGER A LE. (Awarded Prize Medal Sydney Exhibition.) A NON-ALCOHOLIC, REFRESHING, AND STIMULATING BEVERAGE. |MAY BE PROCURED EVERYWHBBB, IN QUART AND PINT BOTTLES. j PURCHASERS ARE CAUTIONED AGAINST INFERIOR IMITATIONS. SOLJC AGENT (W^aIe^ NATHANi



Business Notices. THE NEW ZEALAND TOBACCO GROWING AND MANUFACTURING COMPANY (LIMITED). Head Office and Factory : Auckland. IMPORTANT TO FARMERS. The above Company is desirous of com municating with Farmers and others who aro willing to grow Tobacco. Genuine Havana and American Seed and all information FREE, which can be obtained at my office, Mercantile Chambers, next to Bank of New Zealand. AUGUST VOLLBHACHT, Working Manager. December 1,1883. , /IHEAP CHRISTMAS PRESENTS. FANCY GOODS, TOYS, KLKOTBO-PLATED WARE, &c. C. F. KretßChmar has the pleasure to inform his friends and the public that he has opened a Retail Shop of all kinds of Fancy Goods suitable for Chrißtmns and New Year's presents, at Queen-street, junction of WukeQeld-strcet, next door to Mr Yurnum'a. HE UNION STEAM SAW, MOULD ING, SASH, AND DOOR COMPANY (LIMITED). WHOLESALE TIMBER DEALERS. MANUFACTURERS OF DOORS, SASHES, AND TURNERY. SUPPLIES IN WHOLESALE LOTS: SCANTLING BOARDS (Rough and Dressed) CEILING BOARDS WEATHER BOARDS (Rusticated or F. Edged) FLOORING AND LINING ARCHITRAVES SKIRTINGS MOULDINGS (of any pattern) DOORS, SASHES, and TURNERY, DELIVERED at any Public Wharf in Auck land, or at a»e Company's Private Wharf, Mechanics' Bay. The Quality of the Company's Timber is Un surpassed, and Prices specially favourable for Buildors, Contractors, and other Wholesala Buyers. STORAGE ACCOMMODATION AiJ'orded by Arrangemont in Mechanic*' Bay Yard. EORTING-UP ORDERS Eiecutod from Mechanics' Bay Yard without delay. QUOTATIONS AND PATTERN BOOKB On application at MECHANICS' BAY OR CUSTOMS-STREET. The riversdale manufacture ING COMPANY (LIMITED), TANNERS, CURRIERS, GRINDERY AND LEATHER MERCHANTS, Havo removed to more convenient Premises— 41, GREY-STREET (KeKt door to Mr. Fowler, Butchor). Splendid Assortment always on hand (atlowott trade pricos) of Colonial, English and Foreign Lenthors, Grindery., Shoo Mcrcory, English and Colonial Saddlers Leathers. Tannery: Warehouse: AVONDALE. 11, GREY-STREET. Telkpiionk: No. 95 Secretary Wm. S. HAMPSON. T> A R C EL S EXPRESS. Parcels are received and forwarded to all parts of the World, at tlic lowest possible price, by the New Zealand Parcel Delivery. No. 8, Queen stroet. Also, Parcels received and forwarded to all Stations on this Auckland Railways, which saves sending to the Railway Stations. Parcels received and'forwarded by all steamers, which saves sending to tho Wharf. All Parcels re ceived properly signed for. Safo and quick delivery guiiranteou.—The New Zealand Parcel Delivery and Forwarding Agoncy, at 8, Queen strcot, Robt. Farrell, Manager. Agents every whore. Cartage executed on tho most rcoson qble harms. » ■"VTOTICE TO HOUSE OWNERS. S. G-LADING & SONS, Paperhangers, aro now Prepared to Hang Paper in a suporior manner for lOd per piece, in any part of the own or BUbfUbo. Painting, &c, equally c oop * a glading & sons. Gaol Road, Krber Pane. Poet orders punctually attended to. J\ STUBBING, .'authorised surveyor, CAMBRIDGE, WAIKATO. Licensed under tho Land Transfer Act. 1870. TV/TONUMENTAL MARBLE MASONS. Workers of Marblo Mantolpieoos, Cheffbnlcra and Toilet Tops, Slabs for Laboratory and Butchers' Shops. Marble worked to any design. Manufactured In Auckland.—R. LKVETT and CO., Vlotorio-atreet (near Freeman's Bay). Notices of Removal. T> E M O V A L. W. H. Skinner, ARCHITECT, Has removed to Offices at the corner of Vulcan Lane and O'Connell-streot. TO-OTICE OF REMOVAL. ■^ CHAS. E. COOKB (Associate Institute Civil Engineers), CIVIL ENGINEER AND SURVEYOR, H Removed from Rattray's Buildings to nada Buildings, late City Council Offices. T> E M O V A L, BAMUEL COOHRANK AND SON SAMUEL COCHRANE AND SON HAVE REMOVED B £ M O V E D TO PREMISES IN QUEEN-STREET, ALONGSIDE THK UNION BANK. October 22,1883 Merchandise. Edward lewis and co., merchants, wine and spirit importers, AUCKLAND. AUSTIN, LEWIS, AND CO.—Bond-street, DtJNEDIN. BERNARD LEWIS-76, Mark Lank, London, AGENTS FOR: Walker's WW Old Highland Whisky, Pol Roger and Co.'s Champagne, Griffin's Basß and Sparkling Ale, Guinness' Stout, Griffin Brand, Thurston and Co.'s Billiard Tables, Sir John Power and Son's Old Dublin Whisky (the finest in the world), H. Burgand Cognac Brandy, Chateau Jolimont Claret, and tho New and ■ Valuable Cordial, Montserrat Limetta. The London Business is ably managed by Mr BERNARD LEWIS, who possesses superior knowledge and facilities in the Wine and Spirit Trade, and executes Indents for every descrip ion of Goods on very best terms ■ # T lONEL PHILLIPS, -*-1 WINE AND SHOUT" MERCHANT. 3, Queon-stroet, Auckland, Has opened in the some premises as occupied by him six years ago, and will be glad to see all old friends and customers. LIONEL PHILLIPS



Hotels. TMPERIAL HOTEL CORNER OF QUEEN AND FORT STREETS. T. T. ANDERSON, Phophiktoh, Bogs to inform (he Publi o that he Ls now read; to receive Hoarders at his New HoteJ, when they will find every accommodation. Hot Cold, and Shower Baths. Large, Spacioui Bedrooms. Luncheon from Ito 2. Hoots anil Shoes. ft B-OPBNING Ol' GARRETT BROS.' WAREHOUSE, c Having been Closed for the last Two Months in consequence of the late FIRE, we now have much pleasure in informing our customers and the general public that we arc NOW OPEN FOR BUSINESS, WITH THE LARGEST STOCK IN NEW ZEALAND, VALUED AT £12,000, Which will be Sold at the following prices for CASH ONLY: s. d. s. d Men's Watcrtights, own mako 8 11 worth 14 6 Men's Bluchers, own make .. 4 11 worth !).' Men's Balmorals, own make.. 10 S worth 15i Men's Shoes, own make .. 0 0 worth lv 6 Men's Elastics, own make .. 811 worth 14 0 Youths' Hoots, own make .. 4 B worth 7 C Women's Elastics, own make fi (> worth 11 0 Ladies' Kid E.S., own mako .. 5 'J worth 10 0 Ladies' Kid E.S., own make .. G G worth 12 0 Ladies' Kid E.S., own make .. 7 6 worth 13 0 Ladies' Kid E.S., own make .. 8 G worth 14 0 Ladles' Evening Shoes .. .. i G worth 9 0 Ladies' Evening Shoes .. .. 6 (i worth 10 G tadics'Walking Shoes.. .. 7 0 worth 14 0 Ladles' Host Evening Shoes .. 8 0 worth 14 6 Children's Boots 1 3 worth 2 (I Children's Boots 1 G worth 3 G Children's Shoes 1 11 worth 4 0 Ladles' Best White Kid E. 5... S G worth 10 G Ladies' Button Boots .. .. 10 G worth IB 0 Children's Button Boots from Haifa-Crown. iST Space will not permit us to give a list of all our prices, but we guarantee all other Goods at equally low prices. GARRETT BROTHERS, TANNKiiS, CUKRIERB, WOOL MERCHANTS, I.BATHRIt AND DOO'I' MAN'UFACTUKEKS AND IMPORTERS. Tannery and Works, Avondale. FACTORY AND WAREHOUSE, WAKK FIELD-S'l'ltEKT, AUCKLAND; AND AT NAI'IKK. UISBORNB, NfiW PLYMOUTH, A.N'U W'AiPAWA. /"IREAT SALE OP £7,000 WORTH OF BOOTS AND SHOES AT COST PRICE!! COST PRICE!! FOR CASH ONLY. FOR ONE MONTH. T. Ellison Being largely Overstocked with BOOTS AND SHOES of all kinds, ex Buttkrmere, Grasmere, and s.s. Doric, &c, will SELL OFF tho WHOLE STOCK for One Month, at COST PRICE, for CASH ONLY, as it isaGonuineSalc. Tho Public will do well to Como and Sco for themselves. Must be Sold.tomnkeroom for LARGE SHIPMENTS OF BOOTS to arrive. A FEW PRICES AS FOLLOWS : s. d. B.d Child's Elastic Boots 2 0 worth 4 0 Child's Kid „ 4to 6.. 3 G „ 5 0 Ladies' Prunella Boots 5 G ~8 6 7 6 „ 10 6 „ Kid 5 0 ~7 6 G 6 „ 9 0 8 0 „ 11 6 " , 10 0 „ 14 6 „ House , 3 0 ~4 6 , 4 8 ~6 6 „ Evening Shoes 5 6 ~9 0 ALL OTHER GOODS EQUALLY CHEAP. T. ELLISON, BOOTMAKER AND IMPORTER, 7 QUEEN-STREET. T> O O T S. BOOTS. BOOTS. H, SAWKINS'S GREAT I GREAT SALE OF BOOTS. I SALE OF BOOTS. EV THOUSAND 110,0001 TEN THOUSAND PAIRS 110,0001 PAIRS MUST UK SOLD ! REGARDLESS OF COST II For One Month. — For Cash Oniy. H. SAWKINS, 'RED BOOT" WAREHOUSE, "RED BOOT" WAREHOUSE, VICTOKIA-STKKKT, AUCKLAND. Deccmbor Ist, 1883. Public Baths. -\T E W T O N • BATHS. .131 UPPER PITT-ST., NEWTON. HOT, COLD, AND SHOWER BATHB Can be had All Wkbk Days from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.; and on Sunday Mornings from 7 to 10. Every convenience supplied, with good attend ance. Tho Baths havo now been taken over by Mr J. AVILKINSON, and every effort will bo made by him to make them POPULAR AND ATTRACTIVE. Prico-ONE Shilling ; or 12 Tickets lor 7s 6d, Upper Pitt-st.. Newton. GOTO BATH to ROTH'S PUBLIC HOT, COLD, AND SHOWKIi BATHS, VICTORIA - STREET EAST. Charge—ONE SHILLING. Open all week days from 6 a"n. to 0 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 roonia Iprivato) for Ladies every day, at all hours, with female attendance, One Shilling and Sixpence. Please note tho address—Victoria street Kast, above tho Greyhound Hotel, an* uext tho Cheap Bedding and Furnituro Mart Auckland. N.B.—Barber in attendance. Paperhangings, &c. \;rm T>APERHANGINGS. W. PHILLIPPS & SON HAVE RECEIVED, EX LATE. ABBIVAMi ISS—P ACK AG E Sr-185 CONTAININO 55,000 ROLLS OP PAPERHANGINGS, consisting; of New Patterns for Drawing, Dining, Bed-rooms, and Hall and Staircase, suitable for the Mansion or Cottage. BEAUTIFUL DESIGNS, AND BEST VALUE EVER OFFERED IN PAPERHANGINGS. 916—PACKAGES—916 SCRIMS AND HESSIANS. Plate and Sheet Glass, White Irfad, Oils, Tuilfft Varnishes, and all Trade Sundries. W. PHILLIPPS & SON, 85 & 97, QUEKN-STBEKT.



Sporting. WL V 0 N S • MEMBER OF TATTERSALL'S, Has Books Open on all Forthcoming Kvents- Auckland Cup and Derby Auckland Stekpi.kchask (Double oi- Single Events). IjON'OKST CCRHKNT ODDS LAI!!. Address: TntlorsaU's. Auckland. TDACINC! SEASON, 1883-4 JOSEPH GALLAGHER (Member of Tattcrsall's) HAS BOOKS OPEN On all the PRINCIPAL RACICS IN THE COLONIES. Address: TiUtersnH's Club, Auckland. l'rivutu Address: Oomo Villa, Vincont-street JACOB E N X 0 TURF COMMISSION AGENT, HAS Books Open on all Forthcoming Events Auckland Cup and Dkimy Auckland Stkepleoiiask All letters and telegrams promptly attendei to and replies sent on same day as received. Address: TattersoU's Club, Occidental Hotel Auckland. T> O B E R T B L A I K. I E, J.ii MEMBER OF TATTERSALL'S. Has liooksOpen on all the Principal Races in the (colonies. AumcT.ANn Cup and Derby Auckland Stkki'i.kc'liasr (Double or Single Event). Longest Cukrknt Odds Laid, Address: 'ratterHnll's. Auckland. JK. 1' 0 0 LE, • Mbmbjsr of Sydney and Auckland Tatteks all's, Has Bookb Open on all forthcoming Events, including Melbourne Cup and Dbkisy, 1861. Present Address—Tuttcrgall'B. Auckland. UCKLANU SUMMER RACE MEETING. FINAL NOTICE. All intending Subscribers to my "NoveltJ Company "on the above Meeting are requested to apply for Shares at onck, so as-tq allow the Drawing to take place as .soon as possible. AI>AM BKDE. AUCKLAND C U I', 1883. FINAL NOTICE. LA DON'S CONSULTATION on the AUCKLAND CUP will positively Close on 21st December. Intending Investors are respectfully requested to forward applications for Shares at once. ""JI/TUSKET'S" SWEEP is fast filling XtjL up. Intending Subscribers are re quested to take their Tickets not later than the 22nd instant.—Applications to be addressed— '• MUSKET." care of J. R. Scott, Box 126, Post ofliao. Auckland; or, Nevada Hotel, Quecn-st., Auckland. A LEO'S CONSULTATION on the • Auckland Summer Meeting. 18834.— 3,000 Members at 10s each, to bo divided amongst all Horses entered in Auckland Cup and Racing Club Ifailflicap. AUCKLAND CUP. To bo run December 26. —Ist Horse, £'.'SO; 2nd Horse, £150: 3rd Horse, £100: Starters divided, £200; Non-starters divided, £100.-£SOO. RACING CLUB HANDICAP. To bo run January I.—lst Horse, £200: 2nd Horse, £125; 3rd H-jrso, £75; Starters divided, £150; Non starters divided, £150.—£700. By this mode of Distribution every Ticket has Two Chances. It is therefore possible to win £151) for Ten Shillings. 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 aro sent, please use two envelopes, one sealed and placed inside the other. Address : A. LEO, Box No. 237, Post-office, Auckland; or, care of Alfrod Kidd, Commercial Hotel, Shortland-street. A FORTUNE FOR QS. Registered I B Post-office Letters or rni&m TATTnv Orders Telegrams CONS#n tht Payable to notaccepted. DcnE m N cot,ißß4 Adwnaator. £5,000. Will close on or about FEBRUARY 19,1881. DUNEDIN CUP, 1884, To bo Run at Dunedin on February 21, 1881. 20,000 MEMBERS AT 5s EACH. 301 PHIZES, to be distributed as follows >• Cash Awards. Ffcst £500 satloo ..£SOO Second .. _ 300 1« at 50 ..600 Third &'O 20 at 2S .. 600 Starters divide ..500 40at 12103 ..600 . Non-Startors div. 500 SO at 65S ..600 100 at" 5 ~ 500 £2,000 f £3,000 Grand Total £5,000. Will close on-or about February 19,1881. Each Ticket has sovon separate chances— Race and Cash Awards being drawn for separately. when convenient please send P.O. Order (payable to Adamastor) ;by so doing you protect yourself against kjss, as it is equal t6 registra ion. Country Cheques must have Is exchange added, and marked correct by bank. Two stamps must be sent for reply and result. My Consnltation will be advertised in all the principal papers in Now Zealand. If stamps aro sept, plcasoadd Is \n the & extra. Programmes sent Free on application. NOTICE.-Not Loss than TWO TICKETS SENT TO ANY ONE ADDRESS. Result will bo sent to every shareholder directly after the drawing. N.B.—The Press of New Zealand can know, by applying to the undermentioned, where the threo principal prizes go, also their names and address, if required, but not for publication. Address- Registered ADAMASTOR, Post-offlce Letters or Care of Orders or Telegrams Lyons & Hart, Bank Notes not accepted. P.O. Box 151, preferred. Dunedin. Drawing ff O L &.\ The Press under super- g l in any dis vision of TUONTES' trict can, on Committee application chosen from TI _ _, . to the ad shareholders ,CO N S U L T A-1 dress below, 1 'obtain the — TION names of Registered principal Lottors or ON tiie winners, but Telegrams not for pub notaocoptsd. iDUNEDIN CUP.,' lication. G.OCO Members at 10s. WILL CLOSE 19th FEBRUARY, 1884. Duvedin Cup. Cash Awards. Ist Horse.. .. £800 2at .. .. £50 2nd Horse .. 400 iat .. .. 25 3rd Horse.. .. 2<o 50 at .. _ 10 Startors (div) .. 200 GO at .. .. 6 Non-starters (div) 400 —— £2,000 Post-ofilcc Orders preferred, payablo to "Lola." Cheques from country must have Is added extra for exchange. Horses and Cash Awards drawn separately — making five dis tinct drawings. Tickets can be obtained by letter only. 6,000 ( Addfcss— "\ G.OOO Members at LOLA MONTES I Members at 10 Shillings.) (Care Mr A. Moss), U0 Shillings. Will close 1 Box»17, ( Will close February 19, Post-office, February 19, 18«f IdUNEDINJ 1884. TV O N QUIXOT B'S CONSULTATION ON THE AUCKLAND CUP, To be run on 26th December, 1883. 5000 ItEMBEKS AT 10 s EACH> istHorse „ £1000 2PriEesatfiso....£lo( tad Horse £100 4Prizesat £25....£1« 3rdHorso £200 lOPrizesat £10—fil« Startors (divide)..£2oo 20 Prizes at <S5 ....filOt Non-starters»....£3oo I £2,100 «« TOTAL, £2,500. Each Ticket has Fivo Chances,, one for horses and one for each lot of money prizes. P.O. Orders, Bank notes, or" cheques "f7*§ XS'raSoSioan Subscriber* Registered letters or telegrams not accepted. Apply by letter, only, to " Don Quixote," care B. H. Keesino, Victoria- Btreet West, or .• "Don Quixote," care J. Bloom, WoHosloy gtreet, Auckland.



Sporting. '» AUCKLAND RACING CLUB SUMMER MEETING. FIRST DAY: BOXING DAY - WEDNESDAY, DECEM BER 20, ISS3. MAIDEN PLATE of lOOsovs. TIIE MIDSUMMER STAKES of 200sovs. THE AUCKLAND CUP Of OOOsovs. HANDICAP HURDLE RACE of ICOsovs. RAILWAY PLATE of 100SOV3. FREE HANDIDAP of lOOsovs. SECOND DAY: NEW YEAR'S DAY-TUESDAY, JANU ARY 1, 1884. DERBY STAKES of SOOsovs. - SELLING RACE of 100 soys. AUCKLAND RACING CLUB HANDICAP of 30030V5. ' PUBLICANS' PURSE of ICOsovs. NEW YEAR'S GIFT of 1003OVS. , GRAND STAND HANDICAP of lOOsovs. ;. THIRD DAY: WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 2, 1881. ! NEWMARKET HANDICAP of lOOsovs. THE NURSERY HANDICAP. AUCKLAND PLATE OF SOOsovs. AUCKLAND STEEPLECHASE of 2i.osovs. STEWARDS' HANDICAP of lOOsovs. CONSOLATION HANDICAP of SOsovs. WILLIAM PERCIVAL, Secretary, rjiAKAPUNA JOCKEY CLUB. SUMMER MEETING. Nominations for the following Events close on FRIDAY, 21st December:— Ferry Plate of 40 bovb. and Cup, valued at 15 soys., presented by W. Adams, Esq.; second horse to receive 5 soys. of stakes. For two-year-olds and upwards; weight ' for age. Entrance, 2 novs. to the fund. Distance, 3-mile. Handicap Hurdi.k Race of 40 soys.—Nomi nation, 1 soy. Takapuna Jockey Club Handicap of 110 soys.—Nomination, 3 soys. Handicap STUKPLtxiiASE-of 75 Soys.—Nomi nation, 2 soys. ; T. PEEL. Hon. Sec. /\NEHUNGA RACING CLUB. SUMMER MEETING TO 1(E UKLD ON JANUARY Mm, 18S4. ; President: Sir G. M. O'Rorke. Vice-Presi dent :G. Codlin, Mayor. Stewards: Mr J. Doro. Mr M. Rafferty, Mr T. Thompson, jun., Mr J. Oats. Judge: Air Q. Codliu. Clerk of Scales : Mr W. Percival. Starter: Mr O. C. McGec ; Clerk of the Course: Mr T. Brown. Handicap pers: The Committee. 1. HANDICAP HURDLES of 30sovs.; li miles; over six (lights of hurdles. Nomination, lsov.; acceptance, ljsovs. 2. MAIDEN PLATE of 20sovs.; li miles; weight for age; for horses that have never won an advertised prize exceeding iOsovs.; entrance. 2sovs. 3. ONEHUNQA CUP HANDICAP of OOsovs.; 13 miles. Nomination, 2sovs.; acceptance, i.PUBLI'CANS'PURSEHANDICAPof2Osovs.; 1} miles. Nomination, lsov.; acceptance, lsov. 5. SELLING HACK RACE of 20sovs.; 1 mile; entranco, ljsovs. The winner to be soid im mediately after the race for the benefit of the fund. 6. PONY RACE of —soys.; once round the course; ponies, 14 hands 2 inches, to carry lOst; under 14 hands 2 inches, alftwed weight for inches. 7. CONSOLATION HANDICAP of lOsovs.; entrance, lsov.; distance, 1 mile. CONDITIONS. In all oases the decision of the Stewards to bo final. ' Nomination fee for handicaps to be sent to the Secretary, at the Prince Albert Hotel, One hunga, or Nevada Hotel Auckland, on or beforo FRIDAY, 28th December, by 8 p.m. AVeights to appear on SATURDAY, January 4th: General Entries and Acceptance on FRI DAY, January 10th, by 8 p.m. All protests to be accompanied witii a deposit of 2sovs., which will bo forfeited to the funds of the Oiub should tho Stewards consider the pro test to be frivolous. Ten per cent, will bo deducted from prize in each erent for second horse. Races to be run under Auckland Racing Club Rules. T. BRENNAN, Secretary. Fidelity company's £4,000 DUNE u ofN cup, £4,000 AND TWO OTHER EVENTS JOINTLY. Races on 21st, 22nd,,a,nd 23rd February, 1881. 132 Nominations and 60 Cash Bonds, Total—l 92 Prizes. Dcnedin Cor. First .. .. £COO Second .. ..3 0 Third 200 Starters (about £25 each) .. .. 200 Non-Starters (about £10 each) .. 400 Twenty Cash Bonds (£ls each) .. 300 Forty Cash Bonds (£5 each) .. .. 200 Total No. Horses 49. Bonds No. 60. £2200 Dunkdin J.C, Handicap. First '.. .. .. £300 Second 100 Third 100 Starters (about S. 7 each) .. .. 100 Non-starters (about £6 each).. .. 200 Total No. Horgcs 42. Amount.. *900 DUNEDIN FORBURY HANDICAP. First £300 - Second 200 Third 100 Starters (about £17 each) .. .. 100 Non-Starters (about £6 each) .. .200 Total No. Horses 11. Amount.. 900 There will be Five Separato Drawings for Each Ticket, viz., Three Drawings for the Races, and Two Separate Drawings for the GO Bonds. Programmes—£l oaoli, and tiro 2d stamps. Cheques (with Is exchange) to ho payable only to aNo or to Bearer. P.O. Orders Payable to Fidelity Co. on ;/. If half -notes send by sepa rate Posts. Registered Letters or Telegrams not accepted. Address only to "Fidelity Company, caro of Alfred A. Cameron's Box No. 251, Dunedin." tffAPPLY EARLY-Timo Limited, Races on 21st. 22nd, and 23rd February, 18;j. «. ««^ TuwTirmrna ) ( Registered Lotters 6 000 MEMBERS- L I and Tolegramsnot ' j I accepted. WILL CLOSE DECEMBER 29, 1883. iiHRISTCHURCH RACES, \j JANUARY 1, 1884. 6,000 MEMBERS at JQS. 120 PRIZES. Mid-SummerHandlcap. 32 Nominations. Cash Awards. First '£600 3atloo .. .. £TOO Second .. .. 300 Sat 50 .. .. 250 Third 160 Mat 20 .. .. 400 Others-divided,) ._. 20at 10 ~ ..200 about £20 each f 40 at 5 ~ ..200 £1,650 88 £1,350 P.O. Orders preferred. Two stamps must be enclosed for replies, Ono Shilling added to country Cheques, and all letters addressed— 1 ADA MANTUA, • ) 120 ) Care of Mr Abraham, 1 120 PRIZES.! Box 351, Post-offlce, [PRIZES. \ Dunedin. ; « A CME " CONSULTATION.—AUCK _Ci. LAND CUP, 1883.-2,000 Shares at 10s each, divided as follows:—First, £400; Second, £200", Third, £100; Performers (divided), £100; Non-Performers, £100; Ten Awards of £5 each j Ten of £3: Ten of £2: Total, £1,000. Close on or before 24th December. Address "Acme," Box 280, Post-office, Auck land ; or "Acme," care of P. Shine, Newton Batas, Pitt street, Auckland. "El AND W. FOWLER, PLUMBERS, GASFITTIERS,. AND BRASS FOUNDERS, 48 AND 60, VICTOWA-STRRKT. ) ) ) ) TO SHIPBUILDERS AND OTHERS. P. and W. FOWLER having bought from Mr ' A. Stovens bis stock of Patterns, are now pre pared to do all Castings at the shortest notice and on the moat reasonable terms. Dumps and Spikes always on hand, and at Lowest Rates,] August, 1883



Amusements. M »r A BBOTT'S OPERA HOUSE. E|t| GREAT SUCCESsT~GREAT SUCCESS ! j| jgi COMBINATION CHRISTMAS GIFT § jl| FIFTEEN PERFORMERS will appear nightly. 8. If TO-NIGHT. TO-NIGHT. # Fs. MUSIC, MIRTH, & MIMICRY. , !.B« GIFTS. GIFTS. GIFTS. GIFTS. »8 I The Leading Gifts TO-NIGHT (Wednesday) ":■ i — TWO BREAKFAST SETS, CLOCK, OIL «:,,| PAINTING,SHADEOFFLOWERS,andabout ,jj - j 200 OTHER GIFTS. ' j| . I The recipients of Lending Gifts Inst night EH Newton: Oil Painting, Mrs Nciss, Lorrie-strcot; '■■.'! Clock, Mrs Gardner". Kpsom;Tce and Coffco .. ■Hlj Service, Mr Cobb, Thames. }f . . J The gifts on view at the Opera House. ■ *#& PRICES—Dress Circle, Is ; Stalls, -2s Oil; PIT, if ::• J A BBOTT'S OPERA HOUSE. 1' I Lessee and Manageress Louise Pomeroy B'^";*I'] Stage Manager Charles Hall ■ ■HE, 1 COMMENCING BOXING NIGHT! ,|, j The Gkeat Emotional and Tragic AcTnKBS, ||| j • LOUISE POMEROY ! if LOUISE POMEROY ! | j Will make her First Appearance in Shakes- ?M "'.'■ f pearo's Sublime Tragedy, U i ROMEO AND JULIET! f> J SUPPORTS]) BY HER OWN SPECIALLY flff] SELECTED COMPANY. || " I For further particulars see future advertise- ' $p \J np HEA TR E ROYAL 'J! I FOUR NIGHTS OXLV/4 4 \ FOUR NICIHTS ON-LY ]*,* \ KOUK XIfiHES ONLY \ 4. 4 j POUR NIGHTS ONIiY ( j 'I NEXT THURSDAY,"DECEMBER 20th, ISS3.* '1 .-," Grand Reproduction of Rossini's Comic Opera, - IHaflK "THE BARBER OF SEVILLE" ■', Kft '% "THE BARBER OF SEVILLE" : ftlsH" (U BarbiercdfSiviglia), I ' BY PROF. CAILLIAU'S OPERATIC -; IB ;;.; First appearance of Mr J. Edwards in Opera. ' if j Miss A. Hakgravr's iirst appearance in Opera; § UH| Conductor: Prof. F. O. Calliau. i jEs IMPORTANT ALTERATIONS IN THE CAST. jflnH ■ Figaro (the Barber of Seville)..Mr R. W. Sccata 'IflH J&! ■ Count Alniaviva (in love with j ■ {31 Rosinu) Mr J. Edwards JlHW^r--' ■ (His First Appearance.) Iraw-n Don Barfolo (Rosina's Tyranni- .;■-)' .iML cal Guardian) .. ..MrT. Lcedliam .'^___p| Bartolo's confidant) . .Mr W. George " nJfflUßv Fiorcllo (the Count's Valet) ..Mr Frank Sceats iQiHIw Capt.of the Guard MrF.Wrlght ■. ■sßfe:-W '■ Ambrogio (Bartolo'a Sleepy ■■-: ;,«B^MT.I Servant! Mr J. Peel ■ a^if Kosiia (an Heiress, ward of "iKIK? Hartolo) '.. ... Miss Carrie dribble Is^Ms' Bertlia (her Maidservant) Miss Annie Hargsavo 11} ).&t±. (Her First Appearance.) , ;£ t Citizens, Soldiers, Rabble, etc., etc. l^'v"! GRAND AND NEW COSTUMBS! |* :'%'i ''* SPLENDID MOUNTING !! *< _fl_Bj£ ThelManagcment have spared neither trouble , If Imi norfexpense in suitably Costumir.fr and Mount- VJMBH f ing the Operaon tills, iits first production in ■ 8 ipBI j Auckland Biuce it was performed by Cagli and ,ij :\ml Lyster's Royal Italian Opera Company. ' t jsjl " POWER FUL ORCHESTRA, comprisingflomo I|Kts of the Leading Instrumentalists of Auckland . :!f' :r t (including sevoral members of tho Choral l •' I Society, who have generously given thoir '; L,l GRAND CHORUS! | I Prices of Admission: Dross Circle, 4s; Stalls,': IB I'; 2s Cd; Pit, One Shilling. j> jlffij 1 ''■, Commence at 8 o'clock sharp. 'nfsKl Box Plan at Lennox's (late Wayle's). lifiP'l^ ' R. W. Sceats, Sec. T. Lcedham. Treas. '! " f T>ITT-STREET WESLEYAN ' ll|B'*l SUNDAY-SCHOOL. llß^ 'if ffflflrJv CONCERT in aid of the BANNER FUND ' MB!?| ' [.iplßß^.,' UPPER SCHOOL-ROGSf*' "'"" \ MMW ' • TO-MORROW (Thursday) EVENING;,::« IJK ; . Commencing at 7.15 o'clock, '. m SPmR On which occasion tiie NEW BANNER will ho g JBp ■ R. ARTHUR, Esq., late Superintendent. ffl IV j Chorus .' Choir 'j '} ''}- Song MrShakleton -"■■lllßf,J ■'' Pianoforto Solo Miss Roid - ■ WlJ^ Song Missßakcr ./j jH Song Mr Joseph Ilaima ■ ||«|. - Duct Miss Tapper and Mr Hanna |r*S Song ; -Pa Song MissTappor ;. §I^9 Harmonium Solo Professor Lambert ' in'! Song MrMoreton ->'t |K3 Song -....Mr Joseph Hanna j f; j Chorus Choir ~J 'wl A SOIREE, in aid of the Esom Presp-,'i j§m -£S- by tcrian Church Funds, yrill bo held in B'i*''| tho Epsom Hall on WEDNESDAY, Deccmbor *IB<s 19. Tea on the tallies at 0.30 p.m. A Literary T pfi and Jlusical Entertainment will follow, 'com-r':»'j ■ ffei^ mencing at 8 o'clock. Tickets, la Cd each. -|i| j|l»>|> (f^iRAND MUSICAL and LITERARY- Wffi V)T ENTERTAINMENT will bo hoM in 4ho *" %n TEMPERANCE HALL. Albert-Btreet, WEB- f. ''&M&' NESDAY, 19th inst. Proprranimo will consist US IB?* of Duets, Glees, Songs. Sketches, Dialogues, J|lßn.h : ltecitations. Gloes, Trios, &c, by tho Light of la iffl . Ocean Lodge, 1.0. G.T., H.M.S. Espiegle. Auck- M|l 9 -;, land Public roll up, and give Ujo Blue Jackets «J{f !^S a hearty welcome. Admission: Reserved Scats, JIIiBBA) 2b ; Body of Hall, Is. .Doors open at half-past 'MnHK"1' DEMUERA SOCIAL UNION. 'HB" _Lti The next Dance will take place in tho 1lllH?J Hall on WEDNESDAY Evening, 19th instant '-lil BMBfti Admission by tickets only, which may be ob- Hhß"' tamed from any of tiic Committee. I ,Sj ''ilsS M. A. CLARjv, Hon. Sec. ' ;'M f ||f i "P EMUERA.—The Children of Mt. llob^ J'SH XV son Girls' Scliool, assisted by Friends,-will ■! lip#J i give an Entertainment in tho School-room, MU Mm ; Hohson, on THURSDAY, December »h,at 8 im Imi ■ i p.m. sharp.- Admission, Is; Chfldren, ud. Wt |&H ■'.' riURISTMAS ! CHRISTMAS! w]b,| V^ SPECIAIj NOTICE TO THIS MERRY ill lIP CHILDREN OF AUCKLAND! || ,fe^ FATHER CHRISTMAS V i!jM "I "Will hold a GRAND FANCY. FAIR AND> ißfffS FESTIVAL, in the Newton Hall, on Chuistmas S I■ X Kve and CtmißTMAsNianr,at which there will } IrU g be TWO SPLENJ)ID CHRISTMAS TREKS, ittM't laden with every description of detjqiits for wSr Good Little Boys and Girls; also, Stalls covered • » Iflß'.'S'' with Toys, Fancy Goods, Lollies, Cakes, and aU : 1-tIHB :'■ manner of good things. Fatheu CnuiETMAS aßw himself will appear at 8 o'clock, loaded with ii^S:' things for the Young Folks. Music and Fun! I • fltx: COME ONE AND AIA! 1, it Prices of Admission, Cd; Children, under 10, ; If'™ 3d. Doors open at 3 p.m. ' JH f\ UE E N'S THEAT.R E, 1 |Ii ' \cli TUAM-STREET, CHRISTCHUPCH, II |H The above Theatre is now finished, and replcto li I :li&> with every requisite and comfort; not to be ifflßi*' equalled in the colonies. Has Beating accommo- f 1 IBH .'' dationSfor 2,DOd, is centrally situated, and com- i iHl 1 mamls ono of the most numerous populated I iPat environs of the city. For Terms, Vacant Dates :)|I:iHH« and all particulars, apply to. ! !i IJ&] J. GARDNER," ~' »K| i, Brighton Chambers, Cashefstreet, li'fMl FANCY WORK iillff Will be-hpld in the .' '. : :,jilffllii|f PONS ON B V HALL ' !■!;/ TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY, {: -j v! \\ The 18th ajtd 19th Inst,, ■ ' ] On behalf of the Ji jj| < PROPOSED NEW" BAPTIST CIIURciI AT "H ' i i The BAZAAR will bo OPENED on tho lEth, at I .M,>| I The REV. THQS: SPURGEON will assist Mr 1 \'%M Carter at tho Openifig of tho Bazaar. ;!, a I QT. BENEDICT'S CHURCH, 1 I9jl ►5 . NEWTON. ffl i|l< I A GRAND BAZAAR AND FANCY FAIR, If IB 1 In aid of the funds for clearing off the debt on I Sl^ i I St. Benedict's Church, will be opened- in tlie 1 IHEI VOLUNTEER DRILL-SUED, If ifSJ On FRIDAY NEXT, 2Ht inslnnj, at 2 p.m., if i^, I I By the Right Rer. Dr. Luck, o.S.R, Roman 1)1 ffflf I Catholic Hishop of Auckland, mid remain open li) I Vox 1 till the 3rd January, 188 J. "i 14} I OWEN MAHON, ill IT4 1 3lon. Sec. Church Committee. 1! ii9B TQEVONPORT, NORTH SHORE jij il^M VtyELLS BK0 H" ' 11 |H CARTBBB, CAItnrBES, ETO. ;| ; K^M Bricks, Lime, Shells, Adi Tiles, &c. always | j|H