The Auckland Evening Star.

VOL. XXI.—NO. 4,175

AUCKLAND, N.Z., FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 1888

PRICE: 01SE PENNY.



Shipping. * JZr Z "PACIFIC MAII STEAM <ot?4eS siiip ca j_Wg% ' THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, VIA HONOLULU, TO GREAT BRITAIN. Under Postal Contract with tho Governments of Now Zealand and Now South Wales. Passengers booked through to Liverpool, London, or Paris, via tho Great Overland Road of America, and tho Steamers of tho Atlantic IJnos from New York. " Date of Date of Steamer. Tons. Sailing to Sailing to Sydney. 'Frisco. ' I 1883. 1883. Zealandia .J.2M Nov. 12 Dec. 11 Australia .200 Nov. 19 -- City of Sydney ....I 3,ion Doc. 15 Jan. s' FARES:— First-class £6•'. and upwards Steerage £32 3s. !)d. and upwards First-class to San Francisco £ 10 Steerage £20 Through Cabin Passengers aro permitted to lay over at Honolulu, or any of the cities of tho United States, not to exceed six months. SOUTHERN PACIFIC ROUTE. Possengors to and from Europe may, without extra cost, avail themselves of tho Southern Pacific Railroad and its connections, thereby avoiding tho wintor cold of the Northern route; and for an additional Co3t of §21 may go to Now. Orleans and thence through the Southern States to Now York. No Shipping Orders will be issued after 1 p.m. on the day before the sailing of steamers for San For freight rates and all other information apply to THOS. T. GAMBLE, Agont, Lower Queon-strcot. r^Vj- ARIENT LINE. «gn«|fp|S|steS* Under contract with the Now s*^ South Wales Government for tho conveyance of Mails and Immigrants. The following Steamships bolonging to the Orient Co, and tho Paciflo Co. will leave SYDNEY and MELBOURNE on the under mentioned dates for LONDON, via ADELAIDE, DIEGO, GARCIA (at steamer's option), SUEZ, and NAPLES:- Steamer. From Sydney. From Mclb'urne. Chimborazo.. November 10 November 16 SORATA November 21 November 30 Cozco Decemberß DecemborU And fortnightly thereafter. Through faros to London, £21 to £75. Passengers secure special advantages by booking through from New Zoaland. Second class passengers by Oriont steamer are provided with saloon passages to Sydney or Melbourne. NAPLES TO LONDON by Rnil.-Special arrangements mado with Messrs Cook and Sons for the i3sue of through tickets at greatly rc fl PASSAGES FROM LONDON.-Special faclll ties afforded for bringing out Friends and Rolatives by pre-payment of tho passage-money h SPECIAL RETURN TICKETS, availablo for 12 months, arc issued at tho following rates :— First Saloon £117 Second Saloon £77 PARCELS BOOKED THROUGH to LON DON at Reduced Rates. On account ot the cholera the above steamers will in future coal at Aden, and proceed thence diroct to Naplos, without calling at Suez or any Egyptian port. For further particulars apply to UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND (LIMITED), Agents In Now Zealand. ____»*XT*"* TTNION STEAMSHIP I 5 S_Jsl U COMPANY OF NEW isESli_.9a ZEALAND (LIMITED). TIME TABLE. —November. FOR TARANAKI. NELSON, PICTON, WEL IJNGTON, LYTTELTON^, AND WEST COAST PORTS (from Manukau). Steamer. | Date of Sailing. | Hawea I Sunday, 11,1 p.m. I — (If mnil arrived). Wanaka I Tues., 20,1 p.m. 112 noon FOR GISBORNE, NAPIER. WELLINGTON, LYTTELTON, AND PORT CHALMERS (from Auckland). Waihora I Thurs., 15, noon I — FOR MELBOURNE (via Bluff). Waihora I Thurs.. 15, noon I — FORLEVUKA AND SUVA. Penguin I Wed., 11, 5 p.m. I - (Cargo till noon.) FOR GISBORNE, NAPIER, AND WEL LINGTON. . South. Cross I Mon„ 19, 6 p.m. I — FOR SYDNEY. Manafouri I Tues., 13,5 p.m. I — Cargo must bo bookod and alongsido Two Hours bofore advortised time of departure. Passago Tickets must be taken at the Cora pany's Offlce (Auckland Branch). Fort-street. Jt JT j~ "VrORTHERN STEAM JS&_\lhfft _I_. SHIP CO. (LIMITED). 4s__^j§lg_%p. TIME TABLE.—November. Weather and other circumstances permitting. FROM QUEEN-STREKT WHARF. FOR TAPRAiJOA AND BAY OF PLENTY PORTS. STEAMER. I DATE OK BAILING. Glenclg I Friday. 9.8 p.m. Connects at Tauranga for Opotlkl Staffa and Bay of Plenty Ports every Tuesday. For Russell, Whakgarqa, and Manoqnui. lona I Every Monday, 5.30 p.m. For Whangarei, Whangarei Heads, and Manqapai. Macgregor I Every Tuesday, S p.m. For Whangarei and Whangarei Heads (Carrying passengers and cargo for walpn). Macgregor I Saturday, 10,6 p.m. For Mbroury Bay. Argyle I Every Monday, 4 p.m. FROM MANUKAU. For Raglan and Kawhia. Rowena I Monday, 12,10 a,m. Cargo must be booked and alongside One Hour before advertised time of departure. Passage Tickets must be takon at the Com pany'sOfflce, No. 67, Queen-Btreet, Auckland. TJIOR TAURANGA.—The s.s. GLENELG JD will bo detained to enable visitors to attend the Cattle Show, and will leave for Tau tanga <m FRIDAY EVENING, November 9, at 8 0 __ock.-Nprthern Steamship Company (Ltd.) FOR WHANGAREI. -The s.s. Mac gregor will be detained to enable visitors to see"cattle Show andtecsispd^viU leave for Whangarei on SATURDAY: JiVJir-iiNt., Nov. 10. at 6 o-clock.-Northern Steamship Com pany (Limited). . ,*£- OS, COROMANDEL. THOMAS SCOTT, MASTER. TIME TABLE. Leaves Auckland: Leaves Coromandel: November. November. Friday, 9, 6p.m. Saturaa y, 10, 2p.m. Monday, 12^2 p.m. Tn&a ___ 7< v, 2 p . ffl . Wednesday_-.il, 2 p.m. y> £ % p m Friday, 16.2_p.m. Saturda y, 17,2 p.m. Weather and other circnmstaneespermltting. SSmSS.in shipping, carrying, or dis- CN&o7ett without shipping note, and wlthtaSThdur of advertised fime of de- P°Al^arcels must be Prepaid on board. Return Tickets (Bth and 9th), 10s. A. B. H. SWINDLEY. Manager. j*Jr QTEAM TO LONDON. gTEAM NAVIGAriON COMPANY. " " Leave I Leave 1 Steamer. Sydney. Melbourne. Thames -.."",<• mUJ'?-' BAI.LARAT N0V.16 Nov. 2. Indus Nov. 30 Dee.6 & 0 n :::B£JS S£"«_ j^KwiefO^^d every alternate week. . Passengers and cargo booked to London Mar seilles, Italy. Egypt. I,ldia' Cllina" a P Ot moderate rates. .«««,(■_,«■. oAnnnd Roturn tickets issuod both to first and seuona class passengers at especially low rates. Gneap reserved accommodation can be obtained In this T^g Ber8ers eßSbooking at Auckland secure special advantages. For all P«*swg&& & CO., Agents. 18, Queen-street. Auckland. ; _ " jt t T_EVONPORT STEAM J&_?fig£ U FERRY COMPANY The above Company have a Steamer always on hand at shortest notice foi TOWING, PIONIG PARTES. FISHING EXCUESIONS. .... J.R. D. BAKER, •'. ' J^ffloMJWager.



Shipping. «mHE NEW ZEA _.__-<!. I •*- LAND SHIPPING __»-^TzM COMPANY'S LINE. L^|p™^ REGULAR MONTHLY PSTR C°;l £JRECT STEAM LINI L/J S. ML. .__ T0 LONDON. s wS,„ follo.wi, n B, Magnificent Full - powerec Steamora will be despatched as under :- Steamers. I Tons Port of ___^ j Hog. Departure. p***^ I°Nl° 1,753 Lyttelton Nov. Tongariro 4,615 _ n ee . British King.... 3,559 — Dec Aokangi 1.015 _ Jan.' Domo 1,75:1 _ i_ o , i enstantox 2,11)5 — Fob. The above are all new steamers, built of steel, and commanded by men of great oxporienco. The passenger accommodation is rcplcto with every modern convonienco, and the dietary scale such as will sustain tho well-earned repu tation of tho Company. Tho homeward route will bo via tho Straits ol Magellan (if woather permits), and tho time occupied is not expected to exceed 15 days. An experienced surgeon will accompany oach steamer. Passago Monoy: Saloon, from 60 guineas up wards; second cabin, 10 guinoas; steerago, from 18 to 20 guineas. For further particulars apply to THE HEAD OFFICES, Christchurch; Or, to the Branches and Agencies throughout the Colony. Jt_J" - mHE NEW ZEALAND ,|||3rgi. A SHIPPING CO.'S LINE. STEAM TO LONDON. Tho Magnificent New Steel Steamship lONIC, 1,753 tons Register, 3,000 horse power, will be despatched from Lyttloton at THE LATTER END OF NOVEMBER. This celebrated White Star Liner, when last on this Coast, was universally pronunccd to be the finest Vessol which has ever visited the colony. Tho completeness of her Passenger Accommodation forallclassos is too well known to need description. It is intended, weather permitting, that sho shall go through tho Straits of Magellan, and call at the beautiful Harbour of Rio do Janeiro. To bo followed by tho Tono ariro and British Kino, both sailing in December, and specially timed to catch the FEBRUARY WOOL SALES. A. s£ HPHE NEW ZEALAND J- SHIPPING COS. LINE. '^i_^____m FOU LONDON DIRECT. "I°**BS_9^_**'Tho splendid iron Clipper Ship EMBLETON, Captain Paynter, 1,233 tons, 100 Al at Llyod's, will bo despatched as above, giving the curliest ond best opportunity for forwarding New Season's Wool. Apply to THE NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING CO. (LIMITED), Agents. _____ "\TOTICE TO CON J&&g3k ™ SIGNEES. ~^^^^j__mS The British Barquo s ggggg3as& SUNBEAM, e^ from Oamaru, has entered at H.M. Customs. Consignees are requested to {irescnt Bills and pay Freight bofore MONDAY, ho 12th, to Master on board, otherwise Cargo will bo landed and stored at Consignees' risk and expense. ____^T r- "EXCURSION TRIP TO RIVERHEAD. <a_3lKwi*P-21_?F' Tho Sis. JO will leave Auck- luad wharf on SUNDAY NEXT, 11th INST., AT 10 A.M., Returning from Riverhead at I o'clock. Pas sengers may embark or land at any part of tho river. Farcs,.2s. Return tickets on board. x^,r miME TABLE FOR P.S. J_^^^__W_\ TONGARIRO. MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, AND FRIDAY. Leavo St. Hellior's: Leavo Auckland: 8.30 a.m. 5 p.m. TUESDAY, THURSDAY, AND SATURDAY. Leavo St. Hollier's; Leavo Auckland: 8.30 a.m. 10.30 a.m. 1 p.m, 2 p.m. * 5 p.m. 6 p.m. FARES: SIXPENCE EACH WAY. £ at- "-__7"AIUKU AND ONE JS_^k^. VV HUNGA STEAM CO. (Limited). TIME TABLE.-S.S. MANUKAU. November, 1883. Loavo Onehunga: Leave Waiuku: Nov. Nov. iO-Saturday,la.m. 10-Saturday, 6 a.m. 12—Monday, 3.30 p.m. — _ 13—Tuesday, 9 a.m. 13—Tuesday, 5 p.m. — _" r 14—Wed., 10 a.m. It-Wed., 6.30 p.m. - _ 15—Thursday, 11 p.m. 16—FridayfforManukau _ Heads), 8 a.m. 17-Saturday, 7.30 a.m. 17-Saturday, 121 noon 19—Monday, 9 a.m. 19—Monday, 1.30 p.m. 21—Wednesday, 10 a.m. 21—Wed., 3.30 p.m. 22—Thursday, 11 a.m. 22-Thursday, 3.20 p.m. 23—Friday, 1 p.m. . „ _—. _ 21—Saturday, 6 a.m. i»-Monday,3p.m. „_ JXm _^ J>tMlua . 27-Tuesday.ip.m. 28—Wednesday, 5 p.m. _.--", ~ _ 29—Thursday, 10 a.m. 30—Friday|forManuka» _ Heads), 8 a.m. All freights Payable befpre^Uveryofgoods. J. BARR BROWN, Managing Director. _■>- *QTEAM TO THAMES, _(SS^^_T O connecting with River rf4s2s!ygZ_aa/*Stcan.ers for STIRLING JSB|oSHarWORTH,OHINEMURI,WAI- -1^ TEKAURI. WAIHI, TE AROHA GOLDFIELDS, MORRINSVILLE. WAITOA PLAINS, AND GRANT AND FOSTER'S SETTLEMENT. S.S. ROTOMAHANA AND P.S. ENTER PRISE No. 2. FROM AUOKLAND: I Rotomahana. I Enterprise. Friday i~ -_ TfTmght Baturday 110 morning I — FROM THAMES: I Rotomahana. I Bntbbpi-is—. Saturday I - 1 12 midnight No cargo received for Rotomahana within half an hour of advertised time of leaving. • Not responsible for shipping, carrying, or dis chargingHvestock AgKR fe Agentß ~7~J X>ASSENGERS' LINE y_^B_Sßsk___ OF PACKETS TO NEW Owned by THE SHAW, SAVILL & ALBION SHIPPING CO. (Limited), 31, Leadenhall-street, London. The above line of ships are regular traders to all tho principal ports in New Zealand. Ihey are efflX> classed Al at Lloyds, anS commanded by experienced masters. The bUi nf fn.ro is most substantial, and of tho dcsi quality, and the accommodation roomy and aoTheTnd^rsigncd are empowered to grant potsagSfSni London to Now Zealand, pay ment for which have been guaranteed in the Sny. ReSirn slips to London also leavo al almost regular intervals. Full particulars on application to L. D. NATHAN & CO., ) , OWEN & GRAHAM, \ Agents. CRUICKSHANK&CO.J — -_: -J^OR LONDON DI ■4%6___lr^__X Messrs Stono Bros.' A] 800 tons burthen, C. Thow, Commander, :: %WBt remaining space Requested to enabK 1 vessel to get best possible despatch. For Freight 0 Pansagefgjjgto m^ Queen-street. a nrKLAND GAS COMPAN. t PURVEYORS OF LIGHT, HE4T, AND The Company sell and erect eas-flttlngs, in fifi_Sa»nßßaws Fort-street.



Insurance. "DEDUCTION IN FIRE RATES, NEW ZEALAND INSURANCE COMPANY CAPITAL ONE MILLION STERLING, 5 FIRE RISKS taken on the most LIBERAL TERMS. PROMPT SETTLEMENTS. - UNDOUBTED SECURITY. 1 GEO. P. PIERCE, Manager. : /GOVERNMENT LIFE INSURANCE. Head Office : PROVINCIAL BUILDINGS, Wellington. the only new zealand life office. - GOVERNMENT SECURITY, MUTUAL INSURANCE, LOWEST PREMIUMS. The Ordinary- Branch Offers an Insurance of 1 «1,200 at the premium charged elsewhere for £1,000, equivalent to An Immediate Bonus of £200, In addition to Full Participation in Profits. i WORKMAN'S INSURANCE Specially provided for in the INDUSTRIAL BRANCH. Policies Issued feom £6 Upwards, with -t3* PARTICIPATION IN PROFITS. _a PREMIUMS PAYABLE WEEKLY, For whioh a Collector will call. SPECIAL TABLES FOR CHILDREN. Policies of C2O and Upwards, after Three Years, can be surrendered for Cash, or for a Free Policy. lieeral regulations. NOTE.—The Government not only brings In surance within tho reach of nearly evory man woman, and child in tho community, but pro vides tho description of policy and modo of pay ment bost BUited to tho requirements of each. D. M. LUCKIE, Commissioner. THE PRUDENTIAL MUTUAL, SICK, AND MEDICAL BENEFIT SOCIETY OF AUSTRALASIA SJnder the Friendly Sociotios' Act), fflce .. .. Collins-street, Molbourno, President: Hon. Henry Cuthbort, M.LC.; Trustees: Hon. Graham Berry, Hon. It. Richard son, W. Reynolds, Esq., J.P., A. Young, Esq., M.L.A. Solicitor: F. Maddon, Esq. Bankers : Commercial Bank of Australia (Limited). Hon. Trcasuror: Hon. Major Smith, M.L.A. General Managor: John Nlcholls. This Society provides a Fundforthoßonofltof Members, from which thoy canrocolvo from 5s to 10s per week when disabled by sickness or acci dent; togethor with assurancos on lives In sums ranging from £5 and upwards, payable at doath or during lifetime Premiums can bo paid Weekly, Monthly, Quarterly, or Half-yearly. Also Juvenile Benefits. Businoss controlled by Committco ducted annually by members them selves. Full participation in Yearly Profits. Auckland Branch—l 72, Queen-street (opposite Working Men's Club Saddlery, pRAND OHO. OF OADDLERY AND TTARNESS AT TAMES TV/" ISEM AN • S 3STABLISHMENT. J. W. WILL NOT EXHIBIT AT THE AUOK LAND AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL ASSOCIATION SHOW, BUT WILL DI S P L A V i o t- i_ a A HIS T ARGE > WKLL- A SSORTED DTOCK ON HIS PREMISES, Ift __ r\UEEN-STREET. He will bo glad to Show Visitors round tho Shop and Uio various branches of tho Manufac tory, which tannot bo equalled in tlio Colonies. Public Batlisl aO TO BATH to ROTH'S PUBLIC HOT, COLD, AND SHOWER BATHS, Victoria - street East, Charge-ONE SHILLING. Open all week days from o a.m. to 9 p.m., and SUNDAY MORN INGS from 6 till 10 a.m. The Bath-rooms arc all privato, and supplied with every conven ience, Turkish towels, flesh and hair brushos, combs, respirators, soaps, &c. Select Bath rooms (private) for Ladies every day, at all hours, with female attendance, Ono Shilling and Sixpence. Please note tho address—Victoria street East, above the Greyhound Hotel, and next the Cheap Bedding and Furniture Mart Auckland. N.B.—Barher in attendance. Lime. /GROUND LIME. GROUND LIME FOR SALE SOUTHGATE S MAHURANGI HYDRAULIC GROUND ROCHE LIME. In any quantity, for Concrete Paths, Fleors, Cellars, &o. (next to stone flagging Is un rivalled for durability and hard-Betting qualitios). For tanks and other wet work it is a first-class material. B. KEANE, SOLE AGENT, CUSTOMS-STREET. Papcrhangings, &c. ■pAPBRH.ANGINGS. W. PHILLIPPS _ SON HAVB RECEIVED, EX LATE ARRIVALS, 185-P ACKAOE S-185 containing 55,000 ROLLS OF PAPERHANGINGS, consisting of • New Patterns for Drawing, Dining, Bed-rooms, and Hall and Staircase, sultablo for tho Mansion or Cottage ' BEAUTIFUL DESIGNS, AND BEST VALUE EVER OFFERED IN PAPERHANGINGS. ! 916—PACKAGES-916 SCRIMS AND HESSIANS. • Plate and Shoot Glass, White Lead, Oils, Turps, Varnlshos, and all Trade Sundries, W. PHILLIPPS & SON, 85 & 97, Queen-street. [ Merchandise. ; Edward lewis and CO., 1 MERCHANTS, WINE AND SPIRIT IMPORTERS, AUCKLAND. AUSTIN, LEWIS, AND CO.-Bond-Street, I Dunedin. BERNARD LEWIS-76, Mark Lane, London. AGENTS FOR: Walker's WW Old Highland Whisky, Pol Roger 3 and Co.'s Champagne. Griffin's Bass 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 r Jolimont Claret, and the Now and Valuable Cordial, Montserrat Limetta. The London Business is ably managed by Mi BERNARD LEWIS, \yfco possesses superioi '" knowledge and faculties in the Wine and Spirfl i Trade, and exeoutes Indents for every desorii tion olds on very best terms.



Business Notices. . "VmREWORK !! WIREWORK !! J. PETFORD, PLUMBER, CHANCERY-STREET, Having engaged an expert Wireworker from Sydney, is prepared to execute all orders in tho Wiro Lino, such as Flower Baskets, Stands, Screens, Fire Guards, &c. I Samples can be seen at J. Pktford's, Chan ccry-atrcet (rear of Arch. Clark and Sons). TTVEVONPORT, NORTH SHORE. WELLS BROS., carters, carriers, etc. Bricks, Lime, Shells, Ash Tiles, &o„ always on hand, |lIEND E R S O N HOL'SK, SHIP, SIGN', AND GENKIIAL DECORATIVE PAINTER, No. S, IV VS IjH A M-STH RET, CHESTS OF DRAWERS. Vory Handsome Chests of Drawers, in Rich Mottled Kauri, are now selling at the following prices for Cash:—The Duko of Edinburgh Chest of Eight Drawers (tho bonnot drawer richly panelled with totara, bird, and rowa rowa) ,£B 10s; Five Drawer Chests, £I. Tho above articles havo always glvon great satisfaction, and bo come more beautiful with age. W. NORRIE, Top of Siiohtland-street. Tp AND W. FOWLER, PLUMBERS, GASFITTERS, AND BRASS FOUNDERS, 18 and 60, Victoria-street* TO SHIPBUILDERS AND OTHERS. F. AND W. FOWLER having bought from Mr A. Stevens his Stock of Patterns, aro now prepared to do all Castings at tho shortest notice and on Uio most roasonablo terms. Dumps and Spikes always on hand, and at Lowest Rates. August, 1883. mO PHOTOGRAPHERS. A. B. BROOMHALL & CO., PHOTOGRAPHIC STOCK IMPORTERS, 10, SHORTLAND-STREET, AUCKLAND, Have on sale ovory requisite for Amateur and Professional Photographers.. proved Tourlste'Sota complete, from tits. ,jL-i'£.nlOi. t_UiiiaitiAjt-.il TAMv.S r. J. L. KEAK Has tor Sale a number of tho above, with Taps, ready (or use. price ."..'..., nt his shop, Wellesley -truut I'ju.t luoxt door (o Crowlher's Stublesl. Uirgo Quantities of Spouting, Ridging, and Down Hpos always in Stock. Verandah Iron curved at the shortest notice Country order* will always receive his prompt attention. Lead Washers always on hand. __T 11. SKINNER AND SON, V T • Rulldors, Carpenters, and Joiners, Vulcan lamo. All Branches of the Building Trade executed by Experienced Workmen. Shop Fronts, Office Fittings, fee, [CARD.] "Vl7 ILLIAM CORB E,T T, ARCHITECT. ST. MARY'S ROAD, PONSONBY Ty ARNOCK BROTHERS, SOAP AND CANDLE MANUFACTURERS, COX'S CREEK, RICHMOND. Ob-kicb : DURHAM • STREET, AUCKLAND. Cash Purchasers of Tallow, Wool, Sheepskins, and Hones. JAMES CORDON, ANALYTICAL CHEMIST. METALLURGIST, GEOLOGIST, AND MINING SURVEYOR. Addrxss AICKIN'S LABORATORY, Quoen-strcet. Aucklanu 'ILLIAM THOMAS, Corner of Lorno and Victoriastroots, Auckland East, . MONUMENTAL, MARBLE, AND GENERAL STONEMASON, ARCHITECTURAL SCULPTOR AND CARVER. Inscriptions Accurate and Beautiful. Monuments, Tombs, Headstones, and overy description of Stono Work at the Lowost Possible Prices for Town and Country. ESTAnLISIIED 1881 M" ARTIN MoDERMOTT, Licensed Waterworks Plumbor, WT_o.csa.lu and Retail Tinsmith, GasOttor, and Locksmith. All Orders Punctually Attended to, AUCKLAND, . Victorln-stroet Fast, nnd at Collogo Road, Ponsonby. T-v S~T~U B" B"I~N Q, AUTHORISED SURVEYOR, CAMBRIDGE. WAIKATO. Lieensod under the Land Transfer Act, 1870. W. Leys, BOOK BINDER, PAPER RULER, ACCOUNT BOOK MANUFACTURER, THREE DOORS ADOVE " STAR " OFFICE. MERCHANTS* ACCOUNT BOOKS, Insurance and Mining Register Books Specially Ruled and Bound. Music, Magazines, Publio Libraries, and Sun day Sohool Books woll bound. BAKERS' SPECIAL RULED DAY BOOKS. Bibles, Prayer and Hymn Books Re-bound. BAND AND CHOIR MUSIC BOOKS H~E HAYMARKETI 105, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. ON SALE, Arrived per Coromandel and Roman Empire- White Clovor, Red Clover, Alsyke Clovor, Cowgrass, Meadow Fescue, Meadow Foxtail, Crested Dogstnil, Rapo, Trofolium Ineamatum (Scarlet Clover). From America direct — Timothy, Kontucky Bluegrass (Poa Pratensis), Poverty Bay Ryogross, Canterbury Ryegrass, Cocksfoot, Prairicgrass, Rattail. EARLY SEED POTATOES, as follows:—Ash leaf, Kidney, Taylor's Kidney, Canterbury Flukes, Patterson's Victoria. Later Varieties—Hobart, Sutton's Magnum Bonum, Sutton's Flower Ball, etc. ALSO, Oats, Barley, Garden and Flowor Seed; Coarse Fino, and Rock Salt; Bran, Sharps, New Zealand Flax, To w. Bacon and Hams. BONEDUST and BONEFLOUR of all grades. ISLAND AND PERUVIAN GUANO* . &c, &c, &c. HESKETH & AITKEN. (BY SPECIAL APPOINTMENT.) \ T\IXON'S /TTnger a LE. (Awarded Prize Medal Sydney Exhibition.) 1 A NON-ALCOHOLIC, REFRESHING, AND I STIMULATING BEVERAGE. iMAY BE PROCURED EVERYWHERE, IN QUART ANDFINT BOTTLES. 1 PURCHASERS ARE CAUTIONED AGAINST p ijJiWRiOB nwAi'IQNS. , SOLE AGENT (Wholesale):- ARTHUR H. NATHAN.



Business Notices. T> E M 0 V A L. My OFFICE is now in DURHAM-STREET EAST, In Messrs Heßketh and Aitkin's Building. T. W. HICKSON, Surveyor and Land Purchase Agent A F f I C H FIXTURES. Tondors will be received up to noon on MON DAY next for a Quantity of Ofllce Fixtures, Counters, Pigeon Holes, Screons, &c, as they stand at presont in my late ofllce, Hoflniann's Buildings. i^RAHAME'S PUBLIC BONDED *JT STORE, FORT-STREET. MR LOUIS FLEMMING, Manager. Importers nnd tho Commercial Publio may rely upon every care and attention being given to their interests. WM. S. GRAHAME. HELENSVILLE TIMBER COMPANY (LIMITED.) Tho Company have opened a Depot at NEW MARKET, near the Railway Station, for re ceiving Orders and Sab- of Timber. Timber cut to any length, &c. Prices on application at the rani. A MENDED LAWS OF CRICKET. NOW ON SALE, :iN NEAT PAMPHLET FORM.! PRICE gD„ AT J. MUMFORD'S, HIGH:BTREET. AUCKLAND -\TOTICE TO HOUSE OWNERS S. GLADING & SONS, Paporhangors, aro now Proparod to Hang Paper In a suporior mannor for lOd per pioco, in any part of the own or suburbs. Painting, &c., equally cheap. S. GLADING & SONS, Gaol Road, Kybor Pass. Post orders punctually attended to. UNION OIL, SOAP, AND CANDLE COMPANY (LIMITED). MANUFACTURERS OF COMMON AND TOILET SOAPS, CANDLES, PEANUT, AND OTHER LUBUICATING OILS. Soap and Candle Workß: Parnell. Oil Works: Customs-street West. Warehouso and Offices: Lower Auieht street. Cash Purchasers of TALLOW. Delivery taken at thoir Parnoll Works or Warehouso. _ - [CARD.I XT/" J. DALT ON, C.E., * * • ARCHITECT AND SURVEYOR, Hub Removed to High-street (fronting Vulcan Lano), ovor Mr White's, Law Stationer. PATENT AGENT THOS. J. HARBUTT, MANUFACTURER or CORN BROOMS, Auckland. tradb |ka pa i \ mark. IN UIV a vii «»t » r> r\ ENGINEERS AND MACHINERY FITTERS. Contractors for Every Description of Factory Fitting, Pattern Making, Castings, TURNING, Pipe Screwing, &c, &o. Aix WOODWORK in Connection wrrn Machinery Made. Plans Prepared and Estimates Given. Agents for All Descriptions of AMERICAN machinery. Lubricating Oils, Ac. Office nnd Works: corner of victoria and couuro-streets, TjIDWARD BARTLEY, ARCHITECT, STICHBURY'S BUILDINGS, QUEEN-STREET. -——* ——': THE UNION STEAM SAW, MOULD ING, SASH AND DOOR COMPANY LIMITED). WHOLESALE TIMBER DEALER. MANUFACTURERS OF STOCK DOORS AND SASHES. Tho Company quotes for Cargoos of 20,000 foot, and over, of kauri timbor, delivered at any pub lio wharf In Auokland ani Suburbs, from its Tairua Saw Mills. Flooring, Lining, Architraves, Skirtings Mouldings, Shingles, and Palings aro manu factured at Tairua, and dolivorcd undor this ar rangement. A cargo may bo assorted to inoludo any por tion of the above manufactures, which aro of variety to inoludo all tho necessary furnishings for a complete building, as usually furnished In tho Town Timber Yards. The Company, by arrangement, allow tho use of its Mechanics* Bay Yard for storago of timber so ordered. Quotations o Bush Mill prices, with freight and wharfage added. Dcllvorios will bo given from Mechanics' Bay Yard to sort up orders executed from Tairua, or to accommodate customers with immediate wants. Ti/TECHANICS' BAY FACTORY. DOORS, SASHES, TURNERY, FRET WORK, and BRACKETS aro Bold in Whole sale lota only, and at discounts, to induce Tim ber Dealers, Builders, and Agonts to keep the Company's goods in stock. Comb and See/ THE / / CHOICE SELECTION /*?/ BRACKETS. A/TINWARE, GLOBES. *C, /V ™«__*_. / / GASFITTING, AT /V/ TOWN Prices. A/BELLHANGING. &tt. y<> yr At Shortest Notico and /"¥/ Town Prices. AS / / O. MAY'S BUILDINGS, / / DEVONPORT. PLOUGH AND GENERAL AGRICUL TURAL IMPLEMENT MAKING. N. McMILLAN Heroby begs to roturn his unfeigned thanks to tho publio for the vory liberal patronago be stowod upon him as a Plough and General Agricultural Implement Maker for many years past, and at tho same timo to notify that ho has lately Removed from Vulcan Lane to Custom nousE-street West—about 200 yards above tlio Dock—where ho intends to carry on tlio respective branohes of his trade upon a more extensive scale than ho has hitherto done. All Ploughs and Implements, of whatever des cription, will be Manufactured at his Establish ment in strict accordance with the Latoßt Im- Srovements in suoh, combined with despatch, 1 the exeoutlon of every order with which fye may be favoured, whether from town or ooutitry. He, thevoforo, hopoß to merit a oontlnuance of that support which has beon so long accorded tonlm- - '•"'•'"' Auckland, Ootober 12,1883



Money. INDUSTRIAL AND PROVIDENT PERMANENT BUILDING, LAND, AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY OF AUCK LAND. LIBERAL ADVANCES made on approved Freehold or Leasehold Properties for periods not exceeding TEN YEARS. Small margin only required. SCALE OF REPAYMENT REDUCED. FINES NOT ENFORED in cases of Sickness or Want of Employment BORROWERS SHARE IN PROFITS. PART OR WHOLE OF THE ADVANCE MAY BE REPAID AT ANY TIME. INTEREST CEASES ON THE PORTION REPAID. Further particulars may bo obtained on appli cation at the Society's oincea, corner of Queen street and Vulcan Lane. GEORGE FRASER, Managor. MONEY TO LEND, in largo and small sums, at current rates of interest. Apply to PETER OLIPHANT, Solicitor, High-street. MONEY TO LEND, at a moderate rate of interest.—Appl/to JACKSON & RUSSELL, Solicitor.., Fort-street. ONEY TO LEND, on ReqJ Estato, in sums of £50 and upwards, at tho current rates of intorest.—Apply Wm. S. Cochrane, FortS streot. MONEY TO LEND, in largo or small Bums, at usual rales of intorest. CONNELL & COOPER, Solicitors, Vulcan Lano. MONEY LENT ON PROMISSORY NOTES, HOUSES, FURNITURE, &tt BILLS DISCOUNTED DAn_Yl' MORTGAGES NEGOTIATED.' JOHN W. HARDIE, Land, Commission, and Estate Agent, high-street, auckland. EXCHANGE ON NEW YORK AND LONDON, in sums suit. FOR SALE BY ARNOLD, HINES, & CO., Corner of Custom-house and.Fortqtrftejff. MONEY TO LEND, on Promissory Notes, an Mortgage, or on any available securities at Lowest Current Ratos. LONDON LOAN AND DISCOUNT CO., High-street. 2 floors from Vulcan Lano. £10 TO £1,000. TTICTORIAN LOAN AND DISCOUNT V AGENCY HIGH-STREET, AUCKLAND (OPPOSITE CITY COUNCIL OFFICES), Monoy advanced from £10 to £1,000 on Personal Soourlty, Doeds of Proporty, Shares, See. Repayments can be made In Instalments of ONE Shilling per Week for each Pound bor rowed, or in any way to suit borrowors. Communications Confidential. Post-office Address : Box 90, Auckland. ONDON MORTGAGE, LOAN, AND DISCOUNT BANK. 50, SHORTLAND-STREET, Auckland (Opposite A. Clark & Sons' Warehouse), And Little Collins-Btrcet, Melbourne. LOANS ARE ADVANCED FROM £10 TO £1,000. Upon personal, freehold, and leasehold security, ropayablo by Weekly, Monthly, or Quarterly Instalments, at Lowest Current llatcs. Advances mado on Furnituro without removal, and all classes of Merchandise. Loans Granted upon Life Policies, Legacies, and Interests under Wills. BILLS DISCOUNTED AT CURRENT RATES. Loans upon Deposit of Deeds. Repayment by Easy Instalments. FORMS GRATIS. All communications and interviews hold striotly confidential. UCKLAND PERMANENT CO OPERATIVE BUILDING & INVEST MENT SOCIETY. [Office : 117, Quekn-street. LOANS granted upon approved securities of Froohold or Leasehold Properties in sums of £20 to £0000, principal and interest boing repay- T^?-i^fi)^3tf^..glMJPlWßß_B_%K-ffl> Repaymcntaextend- ~„. W( . n v Total Amount ing over lcr vv COX- Repayable. £ s. d. £ s. d. lyear .. ..200 KM 0 0 2years .. ..10 10 108 6 8 3 years .. .. 14 7 113 15 0 .years .. .. 11 8 121 6 8 6ycars .... 8 9 138 18 9 8 years .... 7 1 H7 13 9 10 years .... 6 3 162 16 3 And in the samo proportion for smallor or larger loanß. DEPOSITS.—The Socioty recolves Monoy on Doposit: —Repayablo at 7 days' notico, 5 per cent, per annum. JOHN BATGER Secretary. Notices of Removal. T> E M O V A L. We H. Skinner, ARCHITECT, Has removed to Otllcos at the corner of Vulcan Lano and O'Connell-streot. T> E M 0 V A L. SAMUEL COCHRANE AND SON SAMUEL COCHRANE AND SON HAVE REMOVED REM O V E D TO PREMISES IN QUEEN-STREET, ALONGSIDE THE UNION BANK. Octobor 22,1883. T> E M O V A L. THE CHURCH OF ENGLAND DIOCESAN OFFICE HAS BEEN MOVED TO PREMISES IN QUEEN-STREET, Alongside TnE Union Bank. W. S. COCHRANE. October 22, 1883, _____ "VTOTICE OF REMOVAL. CHAS. E. COOKE (Associate Institute Civil Engineers), CIVIL ENGINEER AND SURVEYOR, Has Removed from Rattray's Buildings to Canada Buildings, lato City Council Offices. ESSRS. JACKSON AND RUSSELL, SOLICITORS, Havo REMOVED from Fort-stroot to No. 12, Shoktlaxd Crescent (Opposite Messrs A. Clark & Son's Warehouso). Ist September, 1883. . M. and J. MOWBRAY have removed • to Schcrffs Buildings. Fort-street (oppo site Union Steamship Co.'s Office. Musical. mSk) J. HOWD EN, PIANOS. PIANOS. I QUEEN-STREET, PIANOS, f PIANOS. Next PIANOS. PIANOSJ Bank of New Zealand DOUBLIS OVER-STRUNG IRON FRAMES By ABherberg, Manthey, and Neufeld, Vory Cheap, and Superior to any ho has eve Imported. "TT P RIGHT GRAN D.-J JUST OPENED, AND ON VIEW, FINEST PIANOS EVER IMPORTED. ONE HUNDRED GUINEA PIANOS FOR EIGHTY GUINEAS! SEVENTY GUINEAS 1 SIXTY GUINEAS I Persons wanting a really first-class Piano would do woll to call and sco above, which can bo had at a SAVING OB' AT LEAST TWENTY GUINEAS. PIANOS OR HARMONIUMS TAKEN AS PART PAYMENT. Compotont Judges havo pronounced samples of these Pianos as the SWEETEST TONED AND BmMamK«_ MENTS OFFERED TOI THEI PJWJO, AND yOB PRICE UNEQUALLED. NOW ON VIEW , At THOS, H. WEBBS, OAK HOUSE, HOBSON-STREET (THRra ?A£ a DOORS FROM COOK-BTREBT).



Sheriff's Notice. ; ~~~ 40N& • "vr o t i c c. I, EDWARD LISTER GREEN, Sheriff of tho District of Auckland, horeby give notice that under a Writ of Sale, duly issued out of i the Supreme Court of New Zealand, Northern District, at Auckland, in an action wherein tho New Zealand Timber Co., of Auckland, in tho Provincial District of Auckland, are Plaintiffs, and George Harcourt and James Kay, of Auck i land, in tho said Provincial District, Brewers, are Defendants. I have taken in execution at tho suit of the said New Zcoland Timber Company the Estato ! and Interest of the Defendants in all that piece or parcel of land in the said Provincial District of Auckland, comprising that Freehold Allot ment No. 38 of the sub-division of allotment 8 Section ... Suburbsof Auckland, situate in Oxford streetofftho NcwNorth Road, Eden Terrace dis trict, together with Brewery erected thereon, and all the Plants, Materials, and Fixtures connected therewith, and Outbuildings attached thereto. The Brewery and Plant aro quite new, having only recently boon erected, and comprise all the plant necessary for carrying on operations. The Brewery is also supplied with a good spring of suitable water, And I also give notico Uiat I shall cause tlio said Lund, with building thereon, to be sold by Public Auction at the Sale-room of B. Tonks, Queen-street, Auckland, on WEDNESDAY, the 11th day of November, 1883. The solicitors for tho execution creditor aro Messrs Devore and Cooper, of Queen-street, Auckland. Dated at Auckland this 23rd day of October, 1883. EDWARD L. GREEN, Sheriff. Boots and Shoes. r.REAT SALE OF £7,000 WORTH OF BOOTS AND SHOES AT COST PRICE!! COST PRICE I! FOR CASH ONLY. FOR ONE MONTH. T. Ellison Being largely Overstocked with BOOTS AND SHOES of all kinds, ex' Buttbrmere, Grasmere, and s.s. Doric, &c, will SELL OFF the WHOLE STOCK for Ono Month, at COST PRICE, for CASH ONLY, as th is a Gonulno Salo. Tho Publio will do well to Como and Sco for themselves. Must bo Sold.tomakcroomforLAßGE SHIPMENTS OF BOOTS to arrive. A FEW PRICES AS FOLLOWS : s.d. s. d. Child's Elastio Boots 2 0 worth 1 0 Child's Kid „ 1 too.. 3 0 „ 5 0 Ladies' Prunella Boots 5 0 „ 8 6 „ „ 7 6 „ 10 6 „ Kid 5 0 ~7 6 0 6 „ 9 0 „ 8 0 „ 11 6 , 10 0 „ 11 B „ Houso 3 0 „ 1 0 , 4 6 „ 0 6 „ Evening Shoes 5 6 „ 9 0 ALL OTHER GOODS EQUALLY CHEAP. T. ELLISON, BOOTMAKER AND IMPORTER, 71, QUEEN-STREET. T U S T OPENED 17 TRUNKS, ex s.s. Doric X do ex s.s. Amalfl ALSO, 2 CRATES SATIN POLISH (THE ONLY GENUINE KID REVIVER). C. WESTPFAHL, BOOTMAKER, 108, QUEEN-STREET. Direct Supply Store. XTEW GOODS ! NEW GOODS ! i> 111 NEW 111 GOODS It! -BEAUTIFUL-. : r C HEA P THE "DIRECT SUPPLY" STORE. We havo great pleasure in announcing that we have just opened up, cxZcalandiaandLalra, 51 crates and cases, being TnE Finest Assortment of Goods Ever Offered in Auckland. As thoso goods havo beon all seloctod by Mr Hanchard in tho English and Continental markots, wo feel confident that for Varioty, Cheapness, and Taste they aro unoqualled. Wo havo somo beautiful goods in MAJOLICA WARE, comprising Flowerpots, Jardinieres, Vases, Begonia Platos, Tea Sets, Jugs, So. A choico varioty of FLOWER STANDS. Tho Gildod and Painted Flowor Stand at 8s is a marvel. In GLASSWARE wo havo somo nice goods, Including Engravod Wines, Clarets, Cham pagnes, Decanters, Claret Jugs, Water Jugs, &c Some beautiful subjects in TERRA COTTA Ware. CHINA FIGURES —An Immense variety, well worthy of inspection. GLASS and CHINA VASES-A magnificent selection. ALBUMS—very cheap. In WRITING DESKS and WORK BOXES wo can now show a very large assortment, and all splendid value. Wo havo several now designs in MOUS TACHEICUPS & SAUCERS-quiteout of the common run of patterns. Also, Fancy Candlesticks, Clocks, Brooches, Sots, Inkstands, Photo. Frames, Handkerchief and Glove Boxos, Ladles' Bags and Baskets, Purses, Pocket Books, So., &c. Wo would also remind customers that while procuring such a variety of FANCY GOODS tho USEFUL has not been neglected. On tho contrary, we have now a Larger Stock than ever. It _b impossible to enumerate all tho Handy Time-saving, and Useful House hold Requisites That we havo opened, but would shortly say that wo have nearly everything in that line which can possibly be required, and would draw special attention to tho fact that tho Low Prices of the articles bring them within the roach of all. HANCHARD AND CRANWELL, 219, Queen-street News Agency. TMPORTANT NOTICE. VKW ZEALAND AND JNTKttCOLONIAL V EWS AND ADVERTISING AGENCY. The Manager of the above Agency, which has branches throughout tho Colonies, and in all the principal centres of population in the world begs to announce 'that it has been established with a view to meet the wants ot oommerola men, as well as consumers by the exercise ot sound judgment and practical skill in the economical, judicious, and prompt distribution of advertisements, with the object of pushing business. From his long residence in the Colonies, his intimate acquaintance with the requirements of ad vertlsors, as well as his cordial relations with newspaper proprietors, tho Manager is able to offer the following advantages :— The services of an expert. Greater economy by means of an organised agency than can be scoured by individual efforts. . . Energy and method In the pushing of new commercial undertakings. Careful supervision of the interests of aaver tlsers. , . Selection of the best advertising mediums and , ■-Sffljas__Maa_gS ! firs&ta,ttsawn«a and reputation. Mr Pulford has the sole right to issue the paper known as "V Entr' A?te" in the Opera Houso and Theatre Roynl, • Rv seonring the services of literary men of AWfltv and By combination with newß agen cies In'all parts of the world, the Now Zealard and Intercolonial Agency will be ablo to supply to newspaper proprietors leading articles news letters, telegraphic summaries, &o, WILLIAM SYLVESTER PULFORD, Manager. Box 216 P. 0., ■<_<-. 1 1 Auokland, *



Sporting. fTIHE AUCKLAND RACING CLUB -*- SPRING MEETING, TO-MORROW, SATURDAY, IOTO NOVEMBER, 1883. Sweepstakes Trial Stakes, Welcomo Stakes.and Epsom Plate (at the post). mHAMES JOCKEY CLUB. NOMINATIONS For Hurdles, Stcoplechase, Thames Plate, and Goldilolds Handicap to be sent to the Secretary, Thames, or to Captain Handley, Vulcan Lane, Auckland, beforo 8 p.m. on 10th November. D. R. GELLEON, Hon. Sec. T*4T ELBOURNE CUP. TO HOLDERS OF SUCCESSFUL NUMBERS IN LA DON'S CONSULTATION ON THE MELBOURNE CUP. S. A. ASHER (City Loan Office, 286, Queen street) wishes to notify that ho is prepared to Purchoso successful numbers in the above Con sultation. Persons wishing to dispose of their Interest can have tho Full Net Value for Cash Prizes AT ONCE. Those holding Horses, and wishing to dispose of tho same, can obtain the Full Net Value on and after the lbth of Novem ber. MELBOURNE CUP, 1883. H. N. ABBOTT (UNITED SERVICE HOTEL) WUI, on and after TUESDAY Next, November 13, be prepared to PURCHASE any or all of the SUCCESSFUL NUMBERS in ADAM BEDE'S FIVE CONSULTATIONS on the above Race at their full respective values. Holders willing to Dispose of their Interests aro requested to present their Tickets on the above date or as soon after as possible. The full respeotlvo values are as follows :— Ist Horses £450 net. 2nd „ -180 „ 3rd £90 „ Other startors (each) .. £17 6s „ Non-starters (each).. .. £5 Is „ H. N. ABBOTT. "A NEMO'S" GRAND * CONSULTATION ON THE AUCKLAND CUP AND STEEPLE CHASE. 3,000 SHAREHOLDERS, At 10s. Each Ticket has Two Chances. Will Close on or Before December 21th. AUCKLAND CUP. STEEPLECHASE. First Horse £W0 First Horse £175 Second Horse 200 Second Horse 125 ThirdHorso 100 Third Horse 75 Starters (div.) 100 Starters (div.) 75 Non-Starters (div.) 200 Non-Starters (div.) 60 £1,000 £500 " A. NEMO," in thanking the general public, for the great confidence placed in him, wishes It to be clearly understood that these events are drawn by a full Committee of Subscribers and Representatives of the Press, and that the Prizes are forthcoming immediately the correct results are to hand. Letters containing coin and registered letters not accepted. Two stamps for replies, and P. 0.0. whore convenient. Ono singlo 10S ticket can win £575. £5 prize will be given by " Nemo " to tho first subscriber of two tickets that places tho horseß —I—2-*—in the Auckland Cup. Address-" A. NEMO," Caro of F. Tomlinson, ' Barroll Hotel, Parnell, Auckland, Registered Letters and Telegrams not Accepted. ST. ANDREW'S DAY RACES, DUNEDIN, NOVEMBER 30,1853. £2,ooo— Will .Close November 28th. 4,000 MEMBERS-APPLY EARLY. 4,000 Members at 20/. ABOUT 123 PRIZES. ST. ANDREW'S TROTTING RACE. ABOUT 30 NOMINATIONS. First £100 Second 200 Third 100 Others (divided) .. 350 £1,050 CASH PRIZES. S Cash Prizes of £100 £200 3 Cash Prizes of 60 150 3 Cash Prizes of 25 75 20 Cash Prices of 10 200 65 Cash Prizes of 5 S2_i 33 £950 Each Ticket giving 6 Chances. To an investor of £1, the adds are 16 to 1. About 123 Prizes. When convenient, Post-offlce Orders are pre ferred. Country Cheques must havo One Shilling for exchange added. Two Stamps re quired for reply and result. - Application by Letter Only, to "ADA MANTUA," Caro of Mr Abraham, Box 351, Post-offlee, DUNEDIN. TICKETS, 10s EACH. TICKETS. 10s EACH J OLA TITONTES, GRAND CONSULTATION ON THE ST. ANDREW- AND PRESIDENTS HANDICAPS. To be Run on November 30th and December Ist, 1883, at Dunedin. 8,000 Members nt 10s. Total £1,500. St. Andrew's Handicap Distribution. Run Novombor 30th, 1883. Ist Horse £350 2ndHorso .. .. .. .. .. .. 160 SrdHorse .. .. .. 75 Other Horses (Divided) 175 £750 President's Handicap Distribution. Run December Ist, 188a IstHorse £350 2nd Horso 150 3rd Horso .. .-. .. 75 Other Horses (Divided) 175 £750 When convenient send Post-offlce Order, pay able to Lola Montoß. Choque when from country must be marked correct, and have ls added extra for exchange. Drawing as usual under super vision of Committee chosen from ticket-holders. N.B.—Early application is necessary, as from date of advertising to closing of Consultation is only threo weeks. Each distribution is drawn separately, so a_ purchaser of one tickot can draw flrst hors9 in eai?h distribution, Address: LOLA MONTKS. Care Mr A. Moss, Box m, P. 0., Dunodin. TICKETS, 10s EACH, TICKETS. 10s EACH. T) O N QUIXOTE'S CONSULTATION ON THE AUCKLAND CUP, To be run on 26th December, 1883. SQQQ MEMBERS AT JQB EACH. Ist Horso £0001 2Prizcsat£6o....£lo( 2ndHorso £100 4Prizcsat £25....£10( 3rd Horse £200 lOPrizcs^t £10..,.£10 Starters'(divide)..*2i'o I 2tf Prizes at £fi ..,,'£lol Non-starters £300 | £2,109 ~mi TOTAL, £2,500. Each Ticket has Five Chances, ono for horsei and one tor each lot of money prizes. P.O. Orders, Bank notes, or cheques may be sont; oxchange must bo sent for oheques, and two stamps for reply. Any person or porsons taking twenty-five or moro tickets will have tho prlvilogo of having his name placed i rthe Committee roll for drawing. i Result of drawing postod to all Subscribers. Registered letters or telegrams not accepted. Apply by letter, only, to "Don Quixote," pare B. H.Keesino, Victoria street West, or "Don Quixote," care J. Bloom, Wellesloy streot, Auokland. Fireworks. PAIN'S V V Wholesales IfciKU W. -J, HAZARD, Gunmaker, Queen Btreet» Auckland, - Heat for JAKES PAIN, London, n»OTI0HNI«T TO TH» ROYM. YAOHJ IQUADHOK. iwmail....Mlll—— in i mil



ilmnsement.* A BBOTT'S OPERA HOUSE. Proprietor MrH. N.Abbott Business Manager .. Mr Lachlan McGowan Manager for Mr Polk.. Mr S. Gencso TO-NIGHT (FRIDAY), 1 PRINCE OF WALES'S BIRTHNIGHTI AGRICULTURAL SHOW NIGHT! POSITIVELY LAST NIGHT BUT ONE I POSITIVELY LAST NIGHT BUT ONE ! OF THE GRAND COMEDIAN, MR POLK as THE STRATEGIST ! 1 MR POLK as THE STRATEGIST 1 MR POLK as THE STRATEGIST i MR POLK as THE STRATEGIST! Assisted by his charming and talented wifo, MRS JULIA A. POLK, MRS JULIA A. POLK, Tho most delightful vocalist that has ever visited Auckland, and supported by his own .SPECIAL COMEDY COMPANY. NOTICE.—This (Friday) Evening and To , morrow (Saturday), 9th and 10th, a Late Train will leave for Onehunga and intermediate sta tions after tho performance. SPECIAL NOTICE. The BOX PLAN Tras Day wiil be Open at Abbott's United Service Hotel, where SEATS can BE BOOKED for TnE CIRCLE. Look out for THE AMERICAN! MONDAY. Y% A N ci n o; THE NEW WMjTZ AND FRENCH COTILLIONS, Also ALL OLD AND MODERN DANCES TAUGHT BY PROFESSOR JULES BERNARD, From Paris. . ~..-'? MEMO.—On and after the Ist October intend ing Pupils can join Classes by the month (four lessons), 10s Od. Private Lessons daily at Residence, Devon shire House, Hobson-tftrcct. Land and Estate Agents. NO. 8, MERCANTILE CHAMBERS, NEXT BANK OF NEW ZEALAND. W. -L. M*™HELL, HOUSE, LAND, and ESTATE AGENT. . ,; Rents, Interest, and Debts collected; Insur- i ances effected at lowest rates: Properties managed for Absentees. Good Securities ' . found for Investors without charge. Bank, - l Insurance, Mining, and other Shares bought __* and sold, To be Sold- PONSONBY ROAD-Valuablo Property, near to All Saints' Church, in the centre of the Dis trict, with Gentleman's Residence erected thereon: gas and water laid on. Tho situation of this Freehold offers the chance of a first class In vestment. It stands at the corner or w two streets, with frontage to Ponsonby Road of 78feet,depth 206 feet Note.—The owners price for this is fixed for a short time only. NORFOLK AND COLLINGWOOD STREEIB —Two comfortable Family Residences to be sold on easy terms. HOME BAY—Comfortable Residence of 7 Rooms; well sheltered, with good wator view. There are 5 aores attached to this property,, which can be cut up and sold to great advan tage. Tho owner's price is £1,800 for tho lot. GENTLEMAN'S RESIDENCE, 13 Rooms, or can be converted into a first-class Boardings house. Tastefully laid out grounds, and the . house possesses every convenience for a family. Easy tormß can he made. VICTORIA AVENUE, off the New North Road—2 Dwelling-houses, on brick founda tions, separated by concrete wall; each con taining 6 rooms, or the property can be had in one lot. Verandahß, bay windows, and bal- - ... cony; with other conveniences. Terms—part cash, balance at 7 per cent. EDENVALE—Five mlnutes's walk from the J Riding School, New 1-Roomed Verandah . _ bargain. Part cash, the balance as agreed. Allotment 43x138. MOUNT ALBERT—ViIIa Residcnoo of 10 Rooms on 2 Acres Rich Volcanic Soil, within , three minutes of railway station. Omnibuses passing frequently at low fares. Price, £650; AVONDALE—Between railway station and New Lynn. A capital little Farm of 30 Acres J with Dwelling-house, having every con- ; vonience for a small family. This district is j; rapidly rising in value, and being so near to Auckland, offers special inducements for tho disposal of produce. 10 aores are in grass and' ;,' over 3 acres in orchard, all securely fenced. Tho property has 30 chains of road frontage, is well watered, and within a few minutes or _ railway station. Omnibuses also pass fre quently duringtho day. Tho soil is a good brown loam. Price for the lot, £1,200, and the owner offers exceptionally easy terms. WYNDHAM-STREET (City)-Grand Invest ment at a low figure. Allotment 42 x 60. VICTORIA AVENUE-Allotmenta splendidly ' situated from 45s per foot. NEWMARKET — Valuablo Corner Section, opposite Railway Workshops, 46J x 931, double frontage; price low, ■ - . DEVONPORT —Several Splendid Building Sites, the best in the district, handy to both wharves, \ BIRKENHEAD and NORTHCOTE - AUot ments at £33 each and up wards. Small Farms - at £15 an aore and upwards. Unrivalled Building Sites for sale. . -i TAUHOA—A Valuable Property, with House .'.'•* of five rooms. Wharf, Store, Sec, affording >■ " abundantfacilitioß,inthe hands of an energetic man, of making a good competency. . WANTED TQ BUY—The Business of a good General Store in a country district.—Apply, "> with full particulars, stating terms, turn-over, and lease of premises, rent, &o. . W, L. MIT.C HEL L, | BROKER, LAND. AND COMMISSION AGENT, , m No. 8, Mercantile Chambers, Queen-street. mO BOARDING-HOUSa KEEPERS. FOR SALE, a Splendid Property within 20 minutes' walk of Queen-street, commanding a good view, on large Freehold Allotment; suit able for the business of a First-class Boarding House.—Apply to W. L. MITCHELL, House and Land Agenoy Office, 8, Mercantile Chambers, Queen-streot. Drapery. § DEFERRED A I PA _ M E N T 1 I SYSTEM, I mAIL OR S, DRAPERS, X MILLINERS, AND OUTFITTERS.' # HOBSON-STREET, 1 HAVE A WELL-ASSORTED STOCK \\ OF THE BEST CLASS GOODS. All Tweeds thoroughly shrunk boforo boing :' made up, and Fit and Workmanship ' '■' Guaranteed. \ The Deferred Payment System has been i found to be a great boon, by enabling tliosi> » with limited incomes to procure nocessarios in v the easiest possible way. - jj INSPECTION INVITE-. '____. .j'.' 3 ..-'-,. ... ' ■ ".j , •REOPENING OF DRAPERY I XV' BUSINESS ' On THURSDAY, November Stii, . i WITH AN ENTIRELY NEW STOCK OF IMPORTED GOODS, Bought especially for tho requirements of the District. In ro-oommonclng businoss I beg to tender ■ thanks to my customers and friends for thoir • gonuine support in the past, and further to point out that I never was in so good a position to offer them CHEAP GOODS as lam to-day, havine l bought this present Parcel of Drapery per- 1 sonally, and under most advantageous circum- i stances, during a visit to England, atthecloso ! of the Stunmer Season. Many of the Lines will i beofferedatlessthanwholesaloprices. The bust- . ness will .still be carried on under the old motto- : 1 Small Profits and Quick Returns;" and wia_ increased faoilitiesfor obtaining shipments from EnglandjnooffortwillbewanttogtoataUtimea place before the publio a servieame'and durablo article at a low rato of profit. s Please No.Ta the Address— II Nottingham Hottsb, Ka»*k&ahape Road Lato Mr J. B. Hoyes'Grocenr Store, ami I. oxactly opposite my old place