The Auckland Evening Star.

VOL. XXI.—NO. 4,137

AUCKLAND, N.Z., FRIDAY, OCTOBER 5, 1883

PRICE: ONE PENNY.



Shipping. A~A y "PACIFIC MAII STEAM m&Sg&L* SHIP ca *Jii|l§§|£THßOUGH THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, VIA HONOLULU, TO GREAT BRITAIN. Unler Postal Contract with the Governments of New Zealand and New South Wales. Passengers booked through to Liverpool, London, or Paris, via the Great Overland Road of America, and the Steamers of the Atlantic Line 3 from New York. Date of Date of Steamer. Tons. Sailing to Sailing to Sydney. 'Frisco. Onorabout Australia 3,200 — Nov. 6 City of New York.. '.t,lol> Oct. 20 — Zealmuliii 3,200 Nov. 12 — City of Sydney.... B.4<K) — Oct. 9 FARES :— First-class £B^s and upwards Steerage £32 3s. 9d. and upwards First-class to San Francisco fill) Stcoragb £20 Through Cabin Passengers are permitted to lay over at Honolulu, or any of the cities of the United Suites, not to excoed six months. SOUTHERN PACIFIC ROUTE. Passongors to and from Europe may, withou extra cost, avail themselves of the Southern Pacific Railroad and its connections, thereby avoiding the winter cold of the Northern route; and for an additional coat of S2l may go to New Orleans and thence through the Southern States to New York. No Shipping Orders will bo issued after i p.m. on the day boforo tho sailing of steamers for San For freight ratos and all othar information apply to THOS. T. GAMBLE, Agent, Lower Queen-street. q S. MANAPOU.RI. NOT leavo for SOUTHERN POETS until TO MORROW (Saturday), at noon. UNION STBAM SHIP CO., Fort-fltaMt, ijW^VTl*!! TTNION STEAMSHIP I SOSa 5 U COMPANY OF NEW 'fSsjSsiSV ZEALAND (LIMITED). j TIME TABLE.-OOTOBB& FOR TARANAKXNELSON, PICTON, WEL LINGTON, LYTTELTON, AND WEST COAST PORTS (from Manukau). Steamer.. | Date of Sailing. | n Ta I aro A I Tues.. 8,1 p.m. | lil noon Rotorua | On arrival of 'Frisco Mail FOR GISBORNE, NAPIER, WELLINGTON, LYTTELTON, AND PORT CHALMERS, (from Auckland). Manapouri I Sat., 6, noon I — 'J't: Anau I Thurs., 11, noon | — FOR TOLOGA BAY, GISBORNE, NAPIER, AND WELLINGTON. South. CitO33 | Mon., 8, 0 p.m. | — FOR MELBOURNE (VIA Bluff). Tii Anap I Thurs, U I — FOR SYDNEY. Takawkha I Tues., 18, 5 p.m. | — FOR RUSSELL. TeAnau I Mon., 8 I — FOR LEYUKA AND SUVA. ' . Penguin I Wed., 17, 5 p.m. | — Cargo must bo booked and alongside Two Hours before advertised time of doparture. Passage Tickots must bo taken at tho Com pany's Ollico (Auckland Branoh), Fort-Btroot x^r_ OTEAM TO LONDON. ORIENT UNE. Tho following Steamships bolonging to the Orient Steam Navigation Company (Limited) and tho Pacific Steam Navigation Company, will leave SYDNEY at tho undermentioned dates for MELBOURNE, ADELAIDE,and LONDON, via Suez Canal and Naples:— , Steamer. Reg.Tonago.[ Date. JonN Elder 4,000 October 27 Chimbokazo 3.847 November 10 So k at\ 4,014 November 21 Oukco 3,849 DecomberS And tho Service will bo maintained by suo ceedins? steamers at intervals of a fortnight. Fares to London—£l7 to £7.5; Canal duos, Ba, Parcels booked through to London. Passongers can book from Auckland at a through ruto to cover intercolonial faro, and to secure special advantages. , L . A, Saloon passengers are allowed to break thoW journey while travelling In Orient Line. Passages from London can bo granted in Auckland. Arrangements havo been mado with Messrs Cook and Sons whereby Tourist Tickets can bo issued covering cost of journey from Naples. For plans and full particulars, apply, In Lon don, to F. Green and Co., and Andorson, Andor son and Co., Joint Managers of tho Lino; or to tho Agents in Auckland, UNION STEAMSHIP CO., Fort-streot A-zf^T TEAM T0 LONDON. •^^^^^FPENINSULAR&ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY. „, Leave Leave Steamer. Sydney. Melbourne. CLTOB, via 80mbay...,. Oct.s Oct.U Mirzaporb, via BombayOct 19 Oct. Z5 And thoncof orward every alternate -week. Passongors and cargo booked to London, Mar- Boillos, Italy, Egypt, India, China, and Japan at roodbrate rates. , _ Return tickets issued both to first and second olass passongors at especially low rates. Cnoap roßorrod accommodation can be obtained in this at Auckland secure Bpecial advantaeos. 18, Quoen-stroot, Auokland. crTIHE NEW ZEA JL LAND SHIPPING _-»!*""# COMPANY'S LINE. Lsafflilpfli REGULAR MONTHLY lilWl -. 0 S DIRECT STEAM LINE rS liL—3 TO LONDON. Tho following Magniflcont Full-powered Stoomors will be despatched as under:— Steamera. R^g? De^re. 31 Doric 4,741 Lyttolton Oct. 5 British Queen .. 3,553 — Oot. lonic 4,753 - Nov. British King 3,559 — Dee. TONOARIRO 1,000 — Jan. Aoranoi 1,000 - Feb. The above aro all now steamers, built of steel, and commanded by men of great oxporience, Tho passenger accommodation is replete with ovory modern convenience, and tho dietary scale Buch as will sustain the well-earned repu tation of tho Company. The homoward route will bo via tho Straits Of Magellan (t£ weather permits), and the timo occupied is not oxpected to exceed 15 dayß. An experienced surgeon will accompany each steamer. Passago Monoy: Saloon, from 60 guineas up wards; second cabin, 40 guineas; steerage, from 18 to 20 guineas. For further particulars apply to THE HEAD OFFICES, Christchurch; ' Or, to the Branches and Agencies throughout tho Colony. nnHE NEW ZEALAND .^E^S^fc JL SHIPPING COS. LINE. •^Q&£^ FOR LONDON DIRECT. ' "< Sgggg3£H*k»' Tho splendid Clipper Ship O T A X I, Captain Wobsteb, 1.011 tons Register, 100 Al nl 1.10-..U, lidvinc; Hie greater part of her cargo i:np;a::o(l, will sail early in November. Mrly application for space is necessary. For freight or passago apply to THE NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING CO. (LIMITED), Agonts. , j- nrvEVONPORT STEAM j^S&ziw^k JIJ ferry company rj ne aD ove Company havo a Steamor always on hand at shortest notice for TOWING, PICNIC PARTIES, AND I . FISHING EXCURSIONS. 1> J.R. D. BAKER, Traffic Manager.



Shipping. J^^jT^r "fcTORTHERN STEAM- JmSgt£&^A~* SHIP co- (LIMITED). TIME TABLE.-OCTODER. Weather and other circumstances permitting. FROM QUEEN-STREET WHARF. For Tauranqa and Bay op Plenty Ports. steamer. | pate op sailing. Glenelg I Every Monday and Thursday, at I 5 p.m. Connects atTauranga for Opotiki Stafla and Bay of Plenty Ports every Tuesday. For Russell, Wiianbaroa, and Mancionui. lona | Every Monday, 5.30 p.m. For Wiiangarei, Wiianoarei Heads, and Mangapai. Maegregor | Every Tuesday, 5 p.m. For Whangarei and Wiianqahei Heads (Carrying passengers and cargo for \Vaipu). Macgrcgor | EveryTucsdayand Friday,sp.m. For Mercury Bay. Argylo | Every Monday, 4 p.m. FROM MANUKAU. For Opunakb and Whanganui. Rowena 1 Tuesday, 16,10 a.m. Rowena | Tuesday, 30,10 a.m. For Hokianga. Rowena I Tuesday, 9, ] p.m. Rowona | Tuesday, 23,1 p.m. For Raqlax. Rowena | Friday, 12,1 p.m. Cargo must be booked and alongside Onb Hour before advertised time of departure. Passage Tickets must be taken at the Com pany's Office, No. 67, Queen-street, Auckland. X-dT^r "\T7AIUKU AND ONE >gi|faot Vt hunga steam JmeEnsmwj£H A VT" attorn CO. (Limitbd), TIME TABLE.-3.5. MANUKAU. . October, IBa3. Leave Onchvnga: Leare Waiuku: Oct. Oct 6—Saturday, B.SO a.m. B—Saturday, 1 p.m. B—Monday, 9.50 a.m. B—Monday, 2 p.m. 10-Wed., 10.45 a.m. 10-Wed., ».li p.m. U—Thursday, 1 p.m. — — 12-Frlday, 6.80 a.m. 13—Friday, 3 p.m. — — 13—Saturday, 7.30. a.m. 15—Monday, ( p.m. — — 16—Tuesday, 10 a.tn. 17—Wcdnasday, 7 <un. 17—Wed., 11.80 a.m. 18-Thura., 7 o.m. 1&-Thura.. 11.80 a.m, I»—Friday (for Manuka* Heads). 8 a.m. 30—Saturday, B.SO a.m. 20—Saturday, 1 p.m. 22—Monday, 10 a.m. 23—Monday, 2.31 p.m. B»—Tuesday, U noon — — 2i—Wodnosduy, S a.iM 2o—Thursday, i p.m, — — 2<>-iMday, 7 a.m. 20—Friday, 5 p.m. — — 27~Saturd*y, 8 a.m. 29—Monday. 1 pan. — — SO—Tuesday, 9.30 a.m. SO—Tuesday, 5 p,m. — — 31-Wed., 10 a.m. All freights payable beforo deliver/ of good*. J. BARR BROWN, Managing Director. £JT j_ QTEAM TO THAMES, JO connecting with River for STIKLING TEKAURI. WAIHI, TK AROHA GOLD FIELDS, MORRINSVIIAE, WAITOA PLAINS, AND GRANT AND FOSTER'S SETTLEMENT. S.S. ROTOMAHANA AND P. 3. 2NTER PRISE No. 2. FROM AUCKLAND: ROTOMAHANA. KNTHIU'RIBB. Friday Lald-up VI midnight Saturday 3.30 afternoon — FROM TILAMJ£3: | ROTOMAIIANA. | KNTHRPRISH. Friday I Lald-up j - Saturday | — | 10 eveninc No cargo received for Rotomahona wltliin half an hour of advertised timo of leaving. Not responsible for shipping, carrying, or dis charging live stock. FRASER & TINNE, Agents. X^^^f^j-qS. COKOMANDEL. i||||||||i£ THOMAS SCOTT, Masteii. TIME TABLE. Loaves Auckland: Leaves Coromandol: — Saturday, 6,12 noon Monday, 8,12 noon — — Tuesday, 3,12 noon Wednesday, 10,12 noon — — Thursday, 11,12 noon Friday, 12,2 p.m. — — Saturday, 13,12 noon Weathor and other circumstances permitting. Not rosponsiblo in shipping, carrying, or dis charging livo stock. No cargo received without shipping note, and within half an hour of advertised umo of de parture All parcels must be propaid on board. A. R. H. SWJNDLKr. Manager. TDASSENGERS' HtNB Jjßufe*^ OF PACKETS TO NEW Owned by THE SHAW, SAVTLXi * ALBION SHIPPING CO. (LnurrHD), 34, Leadenholl-streot, Londcn. Tho above lino of ships are rcpular tredors to all the principal ports in New Zealand. They are clipper snips, classed Al at Lloyds, and commanded by experienced masters. Tho bill of fare is most substantial, and of tha best quality, and the accommodation roomy and convenient. , The underaignod are empowered to grant passages from London to New Zealand, pay. ment for which have boon guaranteed in tho •olony. Return ships to London also loare al alntoat regular intervals. Fnll particulars on application to L D. NATHAN & CO,, ) OWEN & GRAHAM, > Agents. CRUICKfIHANK & CO., J Xewg Agendy. TMPORTANT NOTICE, WKW AND TNTKRCOIiONIAL J^KWB AND a DVERTISING A GUSNGY. The Manager of the above Agency, whloh h&i branches throughout the Colonies, and In all the principal oentres of population In the world, be rs to announce that it has been established with a view to meet the -wants of commercial men, as well as consumers, by the exeroise of sound jndgment and practical skill in the economical judicious, and prompt distribution of advertisements, WITH THE OBJECT OF PUSHINQ BUSINESS. From his long residence in the Colonies, his Intimate acquaintance with the requirements of advert sera, as well as his cordial relations with newspaper propriet-irs, the Manager is able to offer the following advantages :— vhp services of an expert. Greater economy by moans Of an organised agency than can be secured by individual efforts. Energy and method in the pushing o£ new commercial undertakings. Careful Buperviuonofthe interests of adver tisers. Selection of the beat advertising mediums and most conspicuous voßitions for advertisements Prompt honourable, and conscientious.treat and reputation. Mr Pulford has the solo right to issuo tho paper know as "L1 Entr1 Acte" in the Opera House and Theatre Royal. By securing the services of literary men of ability and by combination with news ngen oiea in all parts of the world, the Now Zealand and Intercolonial Agency will be able to supply to newspaper proprietors leading artlcl s newsletters, telegraphic summaries &c. WILLIAM SYLVESTER PULFORD^ Box 216 P. 0., Auckland. ICABD.] Wj. D ALT ON, C.E., • architect and Surveyor, Has Removed to High-street (fronting Vulcan LanTover Mr White's, Law Stationer. PATENT AGENT T.TVER REGULATING. ICKIN'S PODOHPH.rLLTN PILLS, NoA aro now known from InyorcargilJ 6d (all sugar coated). pHARMAOy> QPBEN-STBEKT.J ~•



Business Notices. Til E HAY MARKET 105, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. ON SALE, Arrived per Coromandcl and Roman Empire- White Clover, Red Clover, Alsyke Clover, Cowgrasn, Meadow Fescue, Meadow Foxtail, Crested Dogstnil, Kape, Trefolium Incarnatum (Scarlet Clover). From America direct — Timothy, Kentucky Bluegras3 (Poa Prutensis). Poverty Bay Ryegrnss, Canterbury Ryegrass, Cocksfoot, Prairiegruss, I'attail. EARLY SEED POTATOES, as follows:—Ash leaf, Kidney, Taylor's Kidney, Canterbury Flukes, Patterson's Victoria. Later Varieties—Hoburt, Sutton's Magnum Bonuin, Sutlou's Flower Ball, etc. ALSO, Oats, Barley, Garden and Flower Seed; Coarse Fine, and Kock Salt; Bran, Sharps, Now Zealand Flax, Tow, Bacon and Hams. BONEDUST and BONEFLOUR of all grades, ISLAND AND PERUVIAN GUANO &0., &c, &c. -HESKETIi & AITKEN. Coffee i Coffee i Coffee i s. c. brown, DURUAM-STHKKT, AUCKLAND. FLOUH MiIAA-M AND COKJ.'KK AND SPICK MERCHANT, Has Always on Hand ajnt d Yon Sale— FLOUR, 111 Sacks, 100's, and 50's, "Blue" brand FLO UK, in Sucks, 100's, and so's, "Hod" brand BRAN AND SHARPS HAW AND ROASTED COFFEE PEPPER AND SPICES. In the matter of COFFEE, , _ the attention of Uio Public la called to tho excellence of my Brands, and a trial solicited. Tho Mixtures aro composed only of tho Best Plantation Coffeo and the Best Chicory proourablo, and may bo characterised thus :— " Eaglo'' (my best brand), nearly pur« ooffoo "Ship" and "Coaicl," medium coffees of great strength and flavour "CasUo" and Leopard," low medium and common cofi'cas. To lovers of roally fluo Coffeo, I gtrontly ks eotumend tin* " Kagla," but to Uio ffeneriu uute Medium CoU'ucs aru found to bo moat acceptable, and I say, there/ore, Tay Tim WHIP Brand Try tub CAMEL Bhaud, Prooumblu from all Uorclmnta and Rtor,v koepors, loosa, and hi tluu, 4Ubs,, 'l&lht., lilUu., fibs., (lbs., ■Ulib., albu., and lib. Coffee i Coffee i Qoffes i (BY SPECIAL AFrOWTMBNT.) ttvixon's /TTnger a lej (Awarded Prlzo Medal Sydney Exhibition.) A NON-ALCOHOLIC, REFRESHING, AND STIM ULATINO BEVKRAGE. . MAY BE PROCURED* EVERYWHERE. QUART AND PINT BOTTLES. PuncnAßKJia akb cautioned against INKEUIOH IMITATIONS. SOLE AGENT (Wholesale)!— ARTII Ult 11. NATHAN. THE RIVERSDALE MANUFAC TURING CO. (Limited), TANNERS. CURKIER3. FELLMONOERS, IMPORTERS OF EN'GLiSH. AMERICAN, AND FOREIGN LEATHERS, GRINDERY, SHOE lIKRCEKY, TOOLS, AND ALL THIt ItICQI'IHITES OK TUB BOOT & SHOE TRADES. The R.M. Co. (Limited) havo now on hand and to arrive, n Splendid Assortment, and First^rato Value in Colonial Sole, Kip, Calf, Split Brown and Black Harness Leathers, Jtc, ko. Alho. First-rate value In French and English Calf C«lf Kid, Patent Calf, American Buff Split Enamel, East India Kip, Sec, &o. Machine Silks, Machine Threads, Urimlor., Tools, and Shoe Mercery of all desorlp tionu. CASH BUYERS OF HIDES, SICTN'S, WOOL, AND TALLOW. Tannery: I Oillco and Storo: AVONDALE. | 22, GIU£Y-STREET. Tklki'iiokg 95. WM. a HAMPSON, Soorctary. UNIOS STEAM HAW MOULDIM! SASII. AND DOOR COMPANY (LIMITED.) MECHANICS' BAY FACTORY AND TIMBKR YARDS. Tha Company notifies to Customers Its re sumption of Manufacturing operations In stool1 Btaos of Doors and Saehos. The Business in Manufactured Goods, Tlralxir and Moulding, will in future be wholesale only. Tho Company offers liboral discounts on l'» printed price lists, to Induco bnyors to keep It* goods In stock, and to order In wholesale lots. Orders (or Timber aid Moulding*, In qnati ttttea of 20.000 feet and upwards, aro received for execution from Tsirua Sawmills. ' Delivery U given at any public wharf In Auckland Harbour, or at the Company"* pri vat wharf, Mechanics' Bay. Purchasers under this arrangement will Beoure delivery at Mill prioos, with freight added, saving intermediate charges consequent o» passing; through tho retail yards. Csrgoei so ordered can by arrangement bf stored in the Company's yards during the Customer's convenience. SPECIAL. Tho Company furnishes from TAIRU A, Floor ing, Lining, Architraves, Skirtings, and Mould ings of superior quality, ai hitherto manufuo tared in Mechanics' Bay. To sort up wholesale orders, small lines wll. be furnished from Mechanics' Bay to salt oub tomors' requirements. Auckland, 2l»t August, 1883. 85358 QADDLERYI SADDLERY! The undersigned has received, ox Zoalandia, a splondld Assortment of Ladies' and Gents Saddles (Peat's pattern), Bridles, Whips, Spurs, &c. Best Puro Niekol Silver Mountings for Pair-horso, Cab, Gig,and Buggy Harness; also, Nlckelino, Pelham, and Snaffle Bits (in groat vnriety); and will soil at a small profit) to mako oom for further slilpmenta. W* MORGAN, S.uapiKBy'NBWMAItICET. jnrTo f~h ologital' HEit s. A. B. BROOMHALL & CO., PHOTOGRAPHIO STOCK IMPORTERS, 46, SnORTLAND-BTBBBT, AUCKLAND, Have on salo overy requisite for Amateur and Professional Photographers.) Improved Tourists' Seta, complete, from 425. "TWEVONPORT, NOItXH SHORE. WELLS BROS., CASTERS, CARRIERS, ETC. Coal, Firewood, and Coko, for Stove purposoa. Coke is cheaper than coal. All kinds of Fencing done at lowest rates. Estimates given. Bricks, Lime, Shells, Ash Tiles, &c. always on hand. CJUPEKIOH COKKUUATKD XAJNK.B. 3. h. KEAN Has for Sale a numhor of the above, with Taps, ready for use, prico 85s, at his shop, Wollcsley street East (next door to Crowther's Stables). Large Quantities of Spouting, Ridging, and Down Pipes always in Stock. Verandah Iron ,:urved at the shortest notice. Country orders «ill always receive his prompt attention. Lead Washers always on hand. __ •XT ORTH. SHORE. DAVIES BROS., CARRIERS, &C. Our 'Busses and Expresses meet all steamers. Furniture, Goods, and Parcels, addressed to üb, removed with dospatch at lowest charges. D Bros, thank the residents of Dcvonport and District for their liberal patronage and assure tttemthat all care will be used m delivery of Orders lcftat Mr Peel's Offlco, Victoria Road will bo punctually attended to. THOS. J. HARBUTT, MANUFACTURER OF CORN BROOMS, Auckland. TEADB {kAPAiI MABK. /^RAHAME'S PUBLIC BONDEI (jf STORE, FORT-STREET. The Commercial Public aro informed •tha this bond is now carriod on under tho dirootloi of Mr Louis Flkmmino, who has for sorera years been engaged In the Warehouse, and I intimately acquainted with tlie wishes and re tlon bring given to



Money. T Q AAil TO LEND, in Sums of JLJO •""" £100 and upwards. Apply to WFO . SULLIVANi ShorUand-street. I\/TONEY TO LEND, in large and small _I_TjL sums, at current rates of interest. Apply to PETER OLIPHANT, Solicitor, High-street MONEY TO LEND, at a moderate rate of interest.—Apply to JACKSON & RUSSELL, • Solicitors, Fort-street. MONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage, on First-class Freehold Securities. W. COLEMAN, Solicitor, National Insurance Buildings. MONEY TO LEND, on Real Estate, in sums of e.&O and upwards, at the current rates of interest.—Apply Win. S. Cochrane, Fort; street. MONEY TO LEND, in large or small sums, at usual rates of interest. CONNELL & COOPER, Solicitors, Vtilcan Lane. "11,/rONEY LENT ON PROMISSORY IVJL NOTES, HOUSES, FURNITURE, &O. BILLS DISCOUNTED DAILYV MORTGAGES NEGOTIATED. JOHN W. HARDIE, Land, Commission, and Estate Ageni, HIGH-STREET, Auckland. £10 TO £1,000. T7ICTORIAN LOAN AND DISCOUNT V AGENCY, HIGH-STREET, AUCKLAND . (OPPOSITE CITY COUNCIL OFFICES). Money advanocd from £10 to £1,000 on Personal Security, Deeds of Property, Shoros, &c. Repayments can be mado in Instalments of Owh SIIILMNO PKR WKKK for each POUND bOß rowed, or in any way to suit borrowers. Communications Confidential. Post-offiok Address : Box 80, Auckland. INDUSTRIAL AND PROVIDENT PERMANENT BUILDING, LAND, AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY OF AUCK LAND (Corner of Vulcan Lanh and Quken-btrket). INVESTMENT DEPARTMENT. This Society is now issuing INVESTING SHARES ordinary, coTrjtaß full rate of Interest and Profit. PAID-UP SHARKS of £20 each, carrying 7 por cent, interest (payablo half-yearly) and par- Uaipation in Surplus Profits. BORROWING DEPARTMENT. The Socioty adyances on Approved Freehold and Loasehold Property to tho extent of three fourths tho value. Borrowers may pay off part or the whola of their Mortgages at any time. Reduced Tnble of Kates and any furthor par ticulars required may bo obtained at tho Society's oillcca. QKOiiOK FRASER, Managor. LONDON MORTGAGE, LOAN, AND DISCOUNT BANK. 50, SHORTLAND-STREET, Auoki_»d (Oitosite A. Claiuc & Sons' WARitnoiw), And Little Collins-street, Melbourne. LOANS ARK ADVANCED FROM £10 TO £1,000. Upon personal, freehold, and leasehold Bocurlty, repayable by Weekly, Monthly, or Quartorly Instalments, at Lowest Current Rates. Advances made on Furniture without remoral, and all classoo of Merchandise. LOANBGRANTi:DUI'ON'LIKKI'OLICIKB,LKaAOIEB, and Interests under Wills. bills discounted at current rates. loanb upon dkl'osit of dkkdb. rkpaymiuit by Easy Instalments. FORMS GRATIS. All communications and interviews hold strictly confidential. AUCKLAND PERMANENT CO OPERATIVE BUILDING & INVEST MENT SOCIETY. lOWlCE: H7, QUKKN-STBEET. LOANS granted upon approved securities of Freehold or Leasehold Properties in sums of «ai to £I.WM. principal and intorest bolnff repay able In instalments at tho following Reduced Hatkb for repayment of oath mo ' borrowed:— Repayments extend ~ w.,,,1 Total Amount ing over urwtu. lt |, lmyublOi Us. (1. £ s. d. lyear .. ..200 iill 0 0 Z years .. .. 10 10 108 6 8 Svwira .. .. 11 7 113 15 0 4 years .. .. 11 8 121 8 8 6 years .... 8 0 136 18 9 8 soars .. .. 7 1 147 IS -J 10 years ■■ ■■ C a 162 1G 3 And in tho samo proportion for smollar or larger loans. DEPOSITS.—The Society receives Money on Doposit: —Rcpayuble at 7 days' notice 5 per """""""'•jQHNBATGER, Secretary. Lime. /GROUND LIME. * GROUND LIME. FOR SALE, SOUTH GATE'S MAHURANQI HYDRAULIC GROUND ItOCHK LIME. In any quantity, for Concrete Paths, Fliors, Collars, So. (noxt to stono flagging is un rivalled for durability and hard-setting Qualities). For tunkß and other wot work 11 is a 1 lrnt-cluss material. B. KBANE, SOLE AGENT, CUSTOMS-STREET. Business Cards. W. Leys, BOOK BINDER, PAPER RULER, ACCOUNT BOOK MANUFACTURER, THRBB DOORS ABOVB " BTAB " OFFICE. MBRCHANTS1 ACCOUNT BOOKS, INBUUANOU AND MINING RBOIBTBB BOOKS Sphoially Rttlbd and Bouno. Music, Magazines, Publio Libraries, and Sun day Sohool Books well bound. BAKERS' SPECIAL RULED DAY BOOKS. Bibles, Prayer and Hymn Books Ro-bound. BAND AND CHOIR MUSIOIBOOKS RULFP. WH. BKINNER AND SON, • Buildora, Carpenters, and Joiners, Vulcan Lano, All Branches of tho Building Trado executed by Exporionced Workmen. Shop Fronts, Offlco Fittings, &c. TIDWA R~D B A R T L E V, ARCHITECT, STICHBURY'S BUILDINGS, QUEEN-STREET. T-k STUBBING, AUTHORISED SURVEYOR, CAMBRIDGE, WAIKATO. Licensed under tho Land Transfer Act, 1870. I jl ENDEII SO B HOUSE, SHIP, SIGN, AND GENERAL DECORATIVE PAINTER, NO. 8. WYNDHAM-STREET. WILLIAM THOMAS. Comor of Lome and Victoria-streets, Auckland East, MONUMENTAL, MARBLE, AND GENERA]. STONEMASON, ARCHITECTURAL SCULPTOR AND CARVER. Inscriptions Accurate and Beautiful, Monuments, Tombs, llcadstonos, and every description of Stono Work at tho Lowest Possible Prices for Town and Country. Established 18G4. TV!" ART IN McDER MOT T, - Licensed Waterworks Plumber, Wholesale and Retail Tinsmith, Gasflttor, and Locksmith. All Orders Punctually Attended to. AUCKLAND, Victoria-street Kast, and at College Road, Ponsonby. TtT-ARNOCK BROTHERS, SOAP AND CANDLE MANUFACTURERS, COX'S CREEK, RICHMOND. Office: DURHAM - STREET, AUCKLAND. Cash Purchasers of Tallow, Wool, Sheepskins, and Bones. OSE P H TAYLOR, CnANCERY-STREET, WHOLESALE OYSTER DEALER, Has always on hand Coromandol Oysters. Ship ping and country ordors attended to. TAMES CORDON, t) ANALYTICAL CHEMIST, METArSN_IK^YOr >AND ADDBBSS— AICKLN'S LABORATORY, Queen-street, Auckland, •



Circulating Library. mHE AUCKLAND CIRCULATING J_ LIBRARY. Established 1853. COMPRISES UPWARDS OS1 6,000 BOOKS, Proprietor: N. G, Lennox (late E, Wayte), The following is a list of late additions :— Rusdcn's History of New Zealand, 3 volumes McKenzio's History of the Highland Clearances King's The Gentle Savage Miss Youee's Stray Pearls Minor's Reminiscences at Home and at the Antipodes Manning's Old New Zealand, third copy Warnef ord's Tales of the Slave Squadron Bosant's Life of Professor Palmer Paxton Hood's Scottish Characteristics Mrs Riddell's Uninhabited House Pigott's Recollections of an Irish Journalist CranfoVd's Dr. Claudius Granford's Mr Isaacs Buchanan's Love Mo for Ever Hamilton Aide's Peot and Peer Grant's Bush Life in Australia Lennox's Coaching Anecdotes Lady Blomfield's Reminiscences of Court and Diplomatic-Life Haywar d's Loft to the World Saidon's Fedora Freeman's Impressions of tho United States Gilmour's Among tho Mongols Picton's Life of Cromwell Eighteen Months' Imprisonment Foils and Counterfoils Bradshaw's New Zealand As It la Duffy's Four Years of Irish History Payn's Kit MoDonald's CasUo Warlock PhiUmioro's Only a Black Box Memoir of Annie Keary Praed's An Australian Horoino Shorthouse's John Inglesant Anstey's Vice Versa, a lesson to Fathers Froudo's Life of Carlyle Hudoc'a Story of Mellcent Yoo'B Tho Burman Hay's Brighter Britain Larwood's Theatrical Anecdotos Marshall's Through America. Blackinore's Oriato well Beresford Hopo's The Mondrtths Murray's Sid» Lights of English Speioty Kbor's The Burgomaitor's Wife Shortland's Maori Traditions Boiiwick's First Twenty Years of Australia Cummlugs'B Our Homo In Fiji Mrs Ollphant's In Trust Stoddard't Summer Cruising in the South S«as Hector M&lot's No Rolations Franco's The Jows of Barnow M»rivale'sFauciiof BaUlol Cooper's Coral lands Lcodor Scott's Mcsssr Agnoll's Household All the now rols. of AU _• Yuar Rosnd, Argosy, BslgraTia. Bow Bells, Cossoll's Hagazino, Chamborss Journal, Ooriiliill Magazine, Family Herald, London Society, Londoa Journal, Tlnsloy's Magazlno, Tsmplo Bar, Time, Longman's Magazine, Christian World Magaxiae. fto. ADDITIONS ARB MADE DAILY. 'sudsciuftion, Sa run qcabtbr ; douulu BUBSCRirTION, 88. Tho Proprietor has pleasure in announcing that, ior tho greater oonrenianc« of his subscrib ers, hshasuEMOVBD tliis old-establijhed Library to his brunch store at Jli, Queon-ntreet, oiiposito llo,VrUmr'3 Warehouse. Subscribers are requested to pay subscriptions regularly in advance, and obsorvo the simple rules that are printed on thecovor of each book. Great numbors of now works ore continually being placed on the shelves, and this supply will only bo kopt up if tho subscriptions warrant the outlay. Hotelkecpcrs, Boardinghouso-koepors, and others wlllgroaOv obligo by returning to above address any books bearing the labels of this library. Upwards of 2,«00 volumes aro now missing. Poultry. T ONSDALK POULTRY YARDS FOR SALE-EGGS FROM PRIZE POULTRY. Per Doeon. s. d, Dark Brahmas (winners of oiekt first prtaea) 21 • Second Prize Dark Brahmas 10 * light Brahman 10 C I3r»wa Leghorns ?l 0 BuirCoohfiis 1* 0 Black Spanish ~ .. .. 10 6 Whtto Spanish 10 0 Menorcas 1 > 10 C Langßnons .. .. .. JO (J «roy Dorkings 10 fc Plymouth Rocks 10 0 Creve Ctuura 10 v Houdans .. ~ .' •■ W 6 Goldun Hpaimled llaniburgs 10 8 (ioldon Pencilled Hamburg! 10 0 Silver Spangled Hamburgs '10 t> Black Hod Game 10 U 1 Duckwing Game Mj 0 Black Rod Game Bantams W 6 Duckwing Game Bantams 10 6 HALF-BRED POULTRY. Black Spanish and Brahma i 8 Game and Brahma SO ; AylosburyDuoks 10 » louonDuoks W 8 English Carrier Pigoons, per pair .. .. 15 8 Apply to J. ABBOT, Hobson-street, Or, on tho Farm, \TalkomiU. Boots and Shoes* \T O'W OPENING, -^ A LARGE ASSORTMENT or LADIES1 AND GENTS' SPRING AND SUMMER BOOTS AND SHOBS, FROM THE BKST ENGLISH AND CON TINENTAL MAKBRB. C. WESTPFAHL, Bootmaker, 108, Qubek-otrbes. TO THE INHABITANTS OF PARNKLL, NEWMARKBT, AND SURROUNDINQ COUNTRY. A. & G-. BROOK bog to inform tho above that they have received by tho s.e. Dorio * Large Consignment of GENTLBMBN'9, LADIES', and CHILDREN'S BOOTS, SHOES, &a, and will offer them at Very Low Prices tq effect a speedy clearance, to allow them to make room for othor shipments shortly oxpoctedi NOtb the AfiDßßsa . A. & G. BROOK, BOOTMAKERS, PAItNELL AND NEWMARKET. Drapery. / DEFERRED \ fpAYMENT I I SYSTEM I TAILORS, DRAPERS, MILLINERS, AND OUTFITTERS, HOBSON-STREET, HAVE A WELL-ASSORTED STOCK OF TUB BEST CLASS GOODS. • All Tweods thoroughly shrunk before being mado up, and Fit and Workmanship Guaranteed, Tho Deferred Payment System has been found to bo n great boon, by enabling those with limited incomes, to procure necossarles in the easiest possible way. INSPECTION INVITED Tm ANDW. FOWLER, plumbers, gasfitters, and brass founders, <8 and 60, Victoria-street to shipbuilders and others. F. and W. FOWLER having bought from Mr A. Stevens his Stock of Patterns, are now prepared to do all Castings at tho shortest notice and on tho most reasonable terms. Dumps and Spikes always on hand, and at Lowest Rates. August, 1883. [CARD.] David ross, f.rj., b Ar, architect' Fjshbb's Buiuhnob, qubbn-btrekt.



Sporting. £10,000 ON TUB TIT ELBOURNE /IUP. SHARES .. .. S3 EACS MELBOURNE SWEEP CO. (LIMITED). THE MELBOURNE SWEEP CO. (LIMITED), just formed with working capital of £10,000 for the carrying out, on a largo scale, of bonajide Consultations or Sweeps on all important racing events throughout the entire colonies. THE MELBOURNE SWEEP CO. (LIMITED) wishes the public to clearly understand that this is not an "all prize no blank" consultation, or anything of that sort, but is a legitimate and bonafidc transaction, for tho faithful carrying out of which we deduct tho us jal 10 per cent., which, with interest on money subscribed, will fairly remunerate us und at the same time pre vent tho public from being gulled by sham sweep promoters without addresses. First Horso .. £1000 Non starters .. £500 Second Horso .. 200.i 20 Prizes at £5.. 1000 Third Horso .. 1000 600 do £1.. 500 Starters (div.) .. 1000 Total.. ..£IO,O JO Constituting what i 9 undoubtedly the best pro granvmo over issued. Four tickets for a pound, ut we shall send any lesser number to any address. Post-office orders, bank notes, or ohoqucs received. If stamps are sent, please addoxehango. Membership fee, 3d. Tho draw ing will take place 3rd November, admission to which will bo by ticket, which shareholders can have on application. The result posted to all subscribers immediately, and odvortlsed throughout tho colonies. Prospectus posted f roe. Enclose an addressed envelope unstamped. No charge for roply or result tickots sent by return post. Address-E. J. THOMPSON, Sec. Melbourne Sweep Co. (Limited), Prendcrgast'a Hotel, Bourko-stroot, Melbourne. £40011 mm prize. £4000 L A~D ON>S GRAND CONSULTATION ON TIIK MELBOURNE CUP. TICKKXB 10a EACH, lßt Hone _ _ £1000 4 Prizes of £250.. £100) 2nd Hone.. .. 2000 fi Prizes of £100.. 80s 3rd Horso.. .. 1000 5 Prizes of £50 „ 25* Starters divide .. 100 * Prizes of £25 „ lw Nun-litarUm .. GOO 15 Prizes of £10 .. ISO 20.000 Tickets, at 10s eaoh. AIO.OOO. Each ticket hn.ii six otutnoes, being drawn »lx times, viz., onoa for the Cup, and onoe for each lot of Money Prizes. When convenient. Bend P.O. orders, payable to La' Don. Coantr cluquc3 mast add Is for exchange, ard must be marked correct by Bank. If Bank Notes are nr.ut, plouso uso two envelopes, one sealed and placod inside the other. Registered Letters and Telegrams will not on any account be received. Purchasers of a Boole, containing 25 tickets, will receive one ticket as commission. Thie Consultation will bo adverted In all the principal papers in Now Zealand, and also Sydney and Melbourne. The editor of each ! paper has the privilege of nominating a person to witness and take part in tho di awing. A commission of Ten per cent will be deducted from all p; iuos to pay expenses. Kncloso two stamps for reply and result. Result Blips posted Immediately aftor drawing. Result will also be advertised In all the principal papers. Will close before November sth. Intending investor* should apply early, as the list Is filling rapidly. Address— LA' SON, oaro of S. A. Asher, Box 801, Post Offloe, Auckland; or, LA'DON, areof&A.Aßher, 288., Queen-street. Auckland. 5 S.I ' IKB. I Registered Lottors not accepted. < O Telegrams or Letters containing Hooey not accepted. THE I.X.L. CONSULTATION ON MELBOURNE CUP, 1883. MELBOURNE CUP, 1883. A START IN LIFE FOR FIVE SHILLINGS. 2,000 MEMBERS AT ss. PRIZES. First - filM Second T5 Third .. 33 Starters « )U0 Non-sturtcra .. ... .. 110 £500 This Consultation has been organised to en ftblo tho General Public, for a small outlay, to participate in tiib Greatest Rnco of tho year. Fivo Gentlemen of undoubted position have kindly consented to net on the Committee. It is odvisablo that Remittances bo made oithorby P. 0.0. or Stamps. For four or moro Tickots, Bank Notes or Cheques mado payable to bearer or number will bo received. Cheques must bo marked correct by Bank, and a shilling added for exchange. Apply by letter only, enclosing two stamps for replies. 1.A.L., Caro of Dollor and warden, Post-ofllce, Nowton. Auckland. N.B.—lntending Invostors should apply early as tho list will fIU rapidly. WILL CLOSE NOVEMBER 2. 1883. £0,000 MEMBERS AX 10a. MELBOURNE CUP—Run 6thNov. NEW ZEALAND CUP—Run 6th Nov. 870 PRIZKS. _. . t&SP> To the Investor of 41, tho odda 8« 27 to 1&?52 i, Beven Separate Drawings, eaoh Tlckot having Seven Chances, this «2J' n?» n opportunity of Obtaining Seven Prize* withO™ Tioket. the nnmbers Mac replaced eaon time. MELBOURNE CUP.-1W Performer.. First-.. - - « - •• Second ••-"-"" m Third - it? Btiu-tera (about «0 eaoh) - .. -86 Non Starters (about £16 eaohj - " £6iOB NEW ZEALAND OUP.-Ts6 PoVtarmery. First .. •• T« — «r — •• "luuo Second" ••••"""" oi!S Third. •* ~ •* "* i^ Startors~(aboutiß2Beaoh) .. - - 200 Non-starters tabout £12 each) ~ - «M Total - •• •• " - *"'* CASH AWARDS 051). 3at 60 ....£IOO 100 at 6 ;. -£800 _S3 : r.3 24T O s tai: -«a mMJU S7O PRIZES. ADA'S lost Melbourne Cup of _.MQ members 1101 CAN WIN .£3106. ---they mlsoarry, duplicates can be obtained. CheVcs (country) must have.la. exchange added and marked "correct" by Bank., ' wo Stamos required for reply and result. Tiokew are Not Transferable, and oan be obtained bj Letter only from DAMANTTjA Care of Mr Abraham, Box 351, Poat-OfflCO, Dunedin. .. Post-offloe Orders) (Registered Letters Preferred, payable \ £10,C00. \ and Telegrams not to Ada Mantua. ) (.accepted. Read This*. — Names and addresses o£ six principal winners furnished to this journal on application, but not for publication. £20,000 To bo Distributed on the TtTELBOUBJXE CV P, 1883. To be run on November 6th, ALL PRIZES 11 NO BLANKS!!! "THE MELBOURNE TURF CLUB* Beslro to inform tho Sporting Pnbllo that they have made arrangements for holding a M&mmoth Sweep on the forthcoming Melbourne Cup -which for Novelty. Fidelity.and Advantage has no equal in Australia. CAPITAL: £20,000 in 20,000 Shares of £1 each. First Horse .. £3 000 i prizes of £500. .£2 000 Second Horse.. 1000 8 ~ 260.. »,000 Third Horso .. 1,000 10 „ 200.. 2,COi Startors divide 1,000 120 „ 100.. 2.000 Non-starters,, 1,000 —— | Total .. £15X0 The remaining £5, fOO will be employed by the Club in making a book on the Cup and other race*, that is laying and talcing the odds by a m'W system, tho success of which has been practically proved. It is estimated that the profits Rccruing from this source -will range from £5 000 to £15.0C0, the whole of which (both capital and prolits) will be equally divided amongst subscribers who were unsuccessful in drawing either a Hoi so or a prize in the Mam moth Swci'p. Each subscriber will be sure of obtaining a Prize, bo it large or small, The Promoters of the M.T.C. aie well-known sponing gentlemen.and guaran co the above tc be a bonafide affair in every particular. Ten p>r cent co.l mission deducted from all win niups. Drawing to take place on October 28th lieMilcs iicmted immediately after. Subscriber! who wish to bo present will ploaso notify us n Urn-. Add 3d for reply and result. A ' roM~ THOMAS BBNTLEY, Seo. M. T. C. Melbourne- ORIENT'S MELBOURNE CUP CON SULTATION, «BS.-10,0M1 Shares at « Melbourne.!



Sporting. 't> obert blaikib, A\j MEMBER OF TATTERSALL'3, Has Books Open on all Forthcoming Events— Melbourne and New Zealand Cupa (Double or Single Event). Longest Current Odds Laid. Address: Tattcrsall's, Auckland. T> ACE INVESTIGATION COMPANY'S JL\; DISCUSSION On the MELBOURNE CUP. To be run i,n Nov B. 18X3. Closes Nov. 2,1883. 12,000 MEMBERS at 10s. 150 Pbkfohmers. Cash Awakdb. First .. ..£IBOO 6at £50 .. .. £300 Second .. .. 800 10 at 30 .. .. 800 Third .. .. JOO 15 Bt 15 .. „ 225 Starters .. .. 350 20 at 10 .. „ 200 Others „ .. 900 BO at 6 .. ~ 4uo iio6o «U76 m NOMINATION PRIZES. Winner. | Second, Third. Ist Prize .. JJIOO let Piizo .. £751 st Prize .. 650 2ndPrizo.. 70 2nd Prize. 602ndPrUe.. 30 SrdPrize- s.'3rdPrize.. 30!3rd Prize.. JO - £2201 £1551 £100 EACH TICKET HAS NINE (9) CHANCES. 300PRIZK8.{|° e 2of|^l3ooPßlZES. ( 20 to 1. J Each member for every share names a horse, which will bo written across thn duplicates kept by the company Those numbers having the winner written on them will be put together: the First three drawn will receive the prizes as above. The sumo will be repeated with those having the Second .written on them; and again also those with the Third—forming 3 distinct drawings, which will, of course, be drawn after tho winners are declared. In the event (In either of the 3 caave) of only Two Members naming the placed horses, the 3 Prizes will be divided between them; If only One (in either of the -3 oases), he will receive all 3 Prize* due to whioh ever he named, Ist. 2nd, or 3rd. A subscriber. say holding 3 snares, can name the one horse 'i times, or 3 different horses, one to each share. N. B. - Two Guinkas (independent of the Sweep) will bo given to the member first naming the wiauer, Apply by letter (with stamps for re piles), addressed- SINBAD. care of Mr BoJJey Box 312, Post Office, I)un«.bim. Registered letters or tekttfraiits»otreceived. N.B.—Aaard of the se^ginutions can be kui by sending i> ttampod add'*bStxl titvolopo. 150fr™__ LgOW) MELBOURNE CUP, 1888. G. FLANEUR'S CONSULTATION. 2000 Members at «1 Eocu. lit PRIZES. FirstHorßO , .. gm Beoond Horse SCO Third Horse ~ .. .. ■ .. ..260 Other Starters (Divided) 800 Non-startora (Divided) .. ..... .. W0 JKOQO It Is ndviaablo that remittances be made by 'ost-offlce Order, Bank Notes, or Marked Cheques. Exchanges to Cheques must bo added, with stamp for reply. Applications by letter only. Registered Letters or Telegrams will not, on any account, bo received. Drawing, under tho supervision of a Committee of tho Investors, will tnko place about 31st October. Result Slips forwarded to Subscribers imme diately after Drawing, Address-" G. FLANEUR," Care D, TWOHILL, Porl: Hotel, Auckland. A FORTUNE KB. A FORTUNE C& FOR ° FOR ° AD AM A S Toll's NOVELTY CONSULTATION. ON THE MELBOURNE CUP, 1883. To )xi Run on the 6th ot November. Capital.. ~~ ..., MOOt. In 20,000 Shares of 5b each. <31 Prfwss guaranteed. To be distributed at follows s— Mblboubnb Cup. cash Awards. First.. „■ ..£SOO 6ac..Alooeaeh sooond _ ..303 6 at.. 60 each Third .. .. 200 10 at.. 25 each Starters (divided) 500 20 at. 12 10a each Non-Blartera ..1000 10 at.. 6 5s each ZOOat.. 5 Oseaoh £2600 fiSOO Each Ticket hag eeven separate chances, Race and Cash Awarda being drawn for Bnparately. Pleaso send Punt-office Orders, when oo» venient, or Bank Note!). Cheques must b> marked "correct" by Banfe. If Stamps ari «ent for Tickets pleaeeadd Onu shilling in th« Pound extra. Novick.—Reiiiaterod letters Nm Accepted. Two ttanipa required for reply an* result. Will cloaa on or about the tUird t November. . . , Address i-" ADAM a STOR," Caro of I/j ons and Hart, ftnx 151. P.O. Dunertln. LOLA MONTE S' GRAND CONSULTATION MELBOURNE AM) NAW ZEALAND CTJP3, 1883, Of 10.000 MemDfirs at 10s each, Ist Prize, 1000 sovereigns; 2nd Prize, 1000 hal. sovereign*; 3rd Prize, iOOO orowns. in each Cup Mklboi/kne Cup . New Zmu.id Cvr DIBTRIBUT<ON. i nffiTBIBUTIOK. lstHoifW_ _ £1000 IMHoivo.. .. SMX>. 2ml Horse .. £MX) 2nd Ilorso v £st>' 3rd Horse.. .. £350; 3rd Horse.. .. £25 ---iStartorsldi Tided) £IUO : Starters (divided) filS Non stdrtors ■ Non-etartors (divided) .. £3501 (dlvidi.-d) .. «S7t £2700 i "fllS* Grand Total—Fivo Thousand Pounds. Each ticket has two chances, and can draw the first horse in cacti event. Drawing uncle' the supervision of Coininittoo of Shai'elioldors. ApwlS' letter. Plp.a«9 lorward Post Oftiet Otdors when convcnieut; 'tiasaiwtbatisondiiip vote», Wing equal to regutriit.ioti. Cheques um»i be m&rkad correct hr bank, mid-hare In nuds-* fer eschango whon rrom country. Two stamp-. for reply and result Circulars containing fn: iiarticulf jb, and forim for applying lor tiokou sent free to any address on sppiiciiion. Will oloso on or before Bit. November next. Address— LOLA M> >NTE3. . Care Mr A. Moss, Box SIT. Post Oflioo. Dnnedln. Two Thongtnd Ponndßflor 10a. THE AUCKLAND RACING CLUB SPRING MEETING, SATURDAY, lfrrn NOVKMBBRt 1888. NoxiKATtONB, Spring Handicap and Hurdles. September 28,1883. T>AKURANGA HUNT CLUB. ANNUAL RACES Will take place, on tha MLLERST.TW Raoo courso, SATURDAY* 27tk OCTOBER, 1883. Entbies close FRIDAY, 12th October, at i p.m. THE AUCKLAND AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL ASSOCIATION ANNUAL SHOW Will bo hold in the Show Yards, Groan Laae, ON THURSDAY AND FRIDAY, Bth and Bth Nov., 1883. Admission—First Day, sa; Second Day, Is. Entries close on WEDNESDAY, 8i at October. T' HE ANNUAL ATHLETIC • SPORTS (In conjunction with above) Will take place, on tho ELLERSLIE Raoe course, ON FRIDAY, 9tk NOVEMBER, '883. Prlnoe of Walos's Birtliday.) See Programme. Cricket Material. pRIC X E T Robinson's Choice Assortment of Light Bat and other Cricket Material to bo seen at Bailey's Tobacconist, Rattray's Buildings, Queen-street /CRICKET! CRICKET! CRICKET Tho undersigned has Just to Hand, c: Buttcrmore. a Solection of CRICIJETINI GOODS, suitablo for tho coming season, cor sisting of Dark's and Cobbotts Bats, Dark' and Dukc.s Match Balls, Log Guards, Gauntlet! Batting Gloves. Stum^^^ Tobacconist, 64. Qaoen-street (opposit Bank of Now Zealand). Art Union. ART UNION OF OIL AND WATEj* COLOUR PAINTINGS, Including— . MAORI LAND"-aoone on Roto Ete.-Ui c a Blo™6Rr S ouND.» - ° Pa™ ngßbyJ.Gibb, Christchurch. "LAICE \VAKATIPU."-Watorcolour by J Gully, Nelson. ..GOVERNOR'S BAY, LYTTELTON." - Oi Painting by J. Gibb, Christehuroh, •■LAICE TARAWERA - MORNING." - Oi Painting by C. BlomfleW, A.uckland. LAKE TARAAJPERA - EVENING." - Oi Pointing by C, Blomfield, Auckland, . Tho Drawing will take place at Z. Loeoh-'j Shbrtland-street, on the Society of Artaprinelpli when tho list is filled. Each subscriber will n coivo a boudoir Photo, of C, Blomfleld's laTf OU Painting 01 " Maori Land.



Tenders. ■\TEW ZEALAND PUBLIC WORKS. CLARENCE BRIDGE CONTRACT, COUNTIES MARLBOROUGH AND KADZOURA. PubUc Works Ofllee, Dunedln, August IS, 1883. WritUn Tena«rs will be received at this offlct unOl noon -of THURSDAY, the 18th Ostober, ISB3, for tho afcova Contract. Thay are to be marked on the outside, "Tender for Clarcmcc Bridge Contract," and addressed to tie Hon. the Minister for Public Works, Dunedin. T«lo {Traphto tasdorg, eiinilarly addressed and marked, wttl be reieired if pressnted at any Telegraph Offloc by noon of tin same date, pro vided that written tendon are lodged at any Dittviot sr Resident Engineer's onlce by the same hour. Drawings, specifications, and general conditions may be seen at tliis office, and at the 'üblic Works Offices at Auckland, Wellington, kelson, Blenhaim, and Christchurch. The lowest sr any tender not necessarily accepted. By command. W. N. BLAIR, Engineer in Charge M.I. mo BUILDERS. Tenders will be received up to noon on SATURDAY, October 13, for the Erection ol Extensive Additions to the Northern Club. Plans, &c, at our offices, Queen-street. " EDWARD MAHONEY & SON, ' Archltcots, m 0 1i U I L D E R S. Tiuiders will be received until Noon of SATURDAY, the 13th instant, for the Erection of .Additional Buildings for the Royal Mail Hotel, Plans, &c., at our offices. EDWD. MAHONEY & SON, Architects. Hp b builders; Tender* will be received at my Offleo u*Ul N»en •! SATURDAY, October fith, for U»» Sreatton of a Brlok Cottage In Albertitreet. Plane at ny office, Canada Buildings. HENRY G. WADE, Architeot m 6 BUILDERS. Tenders will be received until noon of THURSDAY, October nth, for Alterations and Additions to residence, near Eden Tine Hotel. EDWARD BARTLEY, . , T Architect. fri o b. v i l d br s, Tendorfl will be received until Noon of the 12th instant, for Alterations and Eroction of Three Shops, Ponsonby. It. KBAL3 ft SON, Arohitecte. MOUNT WELLINGTON ROAD DISTRICT. Tenders will bo received up to i p.m. on FRIDAY, 12th mat., at the office of the under signed, for forming Bella-street, Ellanlie, in accordance with plans and specifications to be seen at above ofiice. BARTON IRELAND, Oot S. 1883. Chairman. mENDERS Wanted for the Erection of X. the Auckland Harbour Board's Office Build ing, in Concrete or Brick. Plans, Specifications, cc, to be seen at my Offices, here, and in Dune din. Tenders received till noon on T UEBOAY, SOthinst DAVID ROSS, T.R.L, 8.A., Architect Fisher's Buildings, Queen-street. nENDERS are requested for Fixing New L Blocks and sundry Work at tho Lyceum all, Hobeon and Victoria-Btreets.—Wnbb and Co.'s Pianoforte and Music Saloon. TENDERS will be received for the Erection and Completion of a Villa at locky Nook up to noon of Wednesday, 10th October. Plans at Mr Holder's office, next "Herald" Office. Queen • street. —H. M. Shopherd. HBNDBRS for COTTAGE, PONSONBY. . Tenders will be received for the Erection of a five-roomed Cottage at Ponsonby np to SATURDAY NEXT, the flth Inst, Mill o'clock p.m., at Bmlth's All-sorts Store, Ponaonby Road, near Three Lamps, Tho lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. nnENDERS will be received up to the 9th L inst, iox new Additions to Roleston Villa, Mount Eden. Plans and Specifications to be seen at E. E, Davies, 13, Customs-street. Notices of Removal. ■VTOTICE OF REMOVAL. CHAS. E. COOKE (Associate Institute Civil Engineers), CIVIL ENGINEER AND SURVEYOR, Has Removed from Rattray'a Buildings to Canada Buildings, late City Council Offices. "V-OTICE .OB1 RE M O V-A L. HENRY G. WADE, A.R.1.8.A., ARCHITECT, CANADA BUHJHNGS. QUEEN - STREET, Lath City Council Offices. ■VpOTICB OP REMOVAL, MR. ROBERT BROWNING, Solicitor, has Romored from Shortland-strcot to bis New Chambers, at the corner of Vuican Lane and Hiah-ebeet Ti/rESSRS. Jackson and russell, -L~-1- SOLICITORS, Have REMOVED from Fort-atreet to No. 12, Shoetuxd Crescent (Opposite Messrs A. Clark ft Son's Warehouse). Ist September, 1883. VOTJCI TO CLIENT S. Mr Beale, Solicitor, has removed to No. 12, Mer«ant!la Chambers (ground floor), Quecm fitreot, between Bank of New Zealand and Fisher's. . T k. and J. MOWBRAY have removed if • to Soherffs Buildings, Fortrstreet (oppo site Union Steamship Co.'s Office Public Baths. /NO T O BATH VJT to ROTH'S PUBLIC HOT, COLD, AND SHOWER BATHS, Victobia-btubkt East. Charge—ONE SHILLING. Open all week days from 0 a,m. to fl p.m., and HUNDAY MORN INGS from 6 till 10 a.m. Tho Bath-rooms arc all privato, and supplied with every convon ience, Turkish towels, flesh and hair brushes, combs, respirators, soaps, &c. Select Bath rooms (privato) for Ladies evory day, at all hours, with fomalo attendance, One Shilling and Sixpence. Please note the address—Victoria street East, above the Greyhound Hotel, and next the Cheap Bodding and Furniture Mart Auckland. N.B.—Barber in attendance. Earthenware, &c. | CHINA, The cheapest AND BEST ASSORTMENT. „ , OF g g| CROCKERY, CHINA, AND i 3 GLASSWARE i 18 AT g G. BROWNING'S, § 267. QUEEN-STREET (Near Market Entrance). Established 1865. j FANCY GOODS. chi^™^™& AND BOYLAN AND TANFLSLD, 001ECT IMPORTERS Of Every Description ; '■ or CHINA GLASS AND EARTHENWARE, 174, Queen-stbebt, a few doors below Anokland Savings Bank (opposite Darby-street). THEILAUGEST, CHEAPEST, AND BEST ASSORTMENT IN NEW ZEA LAND. : NBWOOODB. From some of the best English, French, German, and American Munufootorice, . - ; ■ conatantiy arriving. .. N.8.-WHOLKSALE AND RETAIL



— -i>g-iL. jimusemeuts. j^BBOTT'S OPERA HO'l Z TO-NIGHT t TO-NIGHT! TO-NIG REPETITION in consequence of the Success of the Great Emotional Drama, in 3 acts/ ■ LOST IN LONDOi JOB ARMROYD MR E. B. RUi (His original character) .; Nellie (his wife) Miss Nellie Gr< ITDDY DbAOOIJWHORPE....MRS L. MCGC ■ (A Lancashire lass, her original charm: Who has kindly volunteered her va services. Supported by Messrs Lissant, Maitland, I son, Boyce, Henri, Lyons, Blake, and B O'NeiL During the Ball-room Sccno the toll musical gentlemen amatours hare gene consented to appear:—Messrs M. A. And Mr James Scott, and Mr Scoats. The drama will be followed by A MUSICAL MELANG] In which ,J' Mb AnTntm Ltbsant, Baritone (late Simonsen's Opera Co.) Miss Nellie Gkeenlees, Premier Danseuao, MR BARRY O'NEIL. Lightning CHfcngo . Will appear. POPULAR PRICESI POPULAR PR] Is, 2s Gd, is. • Box Plan at Lennox's, Queen-street. ■„' Look out TO-NIGHT for tho GREAT S SCENE in "LOST IN LONDON." H/TESSRS E. B. RUSSELL & BA IV± O'NEIL wish to tender their Bin thanks to Mis Laohlan McGowan, Messrs Sccats, and Anderson; also to those Ladle Gentlemen who-, so peneroUßly assisted in Ing their benefit Buch a succoss last uvonin f\ PE R A HO .17. J Lessees .. .. .. ..Willis and Plokeri FIRST TIME IN AUCKLAND, AND SECOND APPEARANCE ON STAGE, OF I WILLIS AND PICKERSGILL'S MAMMOTH PANTASCO Of Mahk Twain's Immortal Work p THE INNOCENTS ABROi THE INNOCENTS ABEOi) Locturor Every Evening—Jos. Piokersc GIFTS OF A COSTLY AND SUPEI NATURE EVERY EVENING. Opbnikcj Date — WEDNESDAY, OCT A NCIENT ORDER, jtggaQ«^ A FORESTER& WIW&sS)? COURT ZEALANDIA . 'smSffi'O©i COURT EUREK rw£> *3wiF wiU celebrate their fJiliiis) UNITED ANNIVERS DINNER AND BALL, | To bo held , ON TUESDAY, 9th OCTOBER, 18i In tho |: LORNB-STREET HALL. !E Dinner on the table at 7.30 p.m. Dancii commence at 9 p.m. 5 Double Tickets, 10/ff; extra Lady's Ticket, A flint-class String Band will bo in utt ance.t . Tickets may be obtained from the folio Members of Committee:—Meßsrs J. Wilspi H. Keesing, W. H. Tucker, J. LovelL J. Ka Cobine, F. S. Strong,W. Porteous, Benr. Phillips, A. Becston, W. Fletcher, P..H. kins, E. Allen, W. W. Lepine, F. WaUdns, Guilford.and JAS . PH ILLIPS, Hon. S ~T\ A N, C I N THE NEW WALTZ AND FRENO COTILLIONS, j Also all old and modern da-no taugitt by PROFESSOR JULES BERNAI| From Paris. MEMO.-On and after tho Ist October :fi Ing Pupils can join Classes by the month; lessons), 10s 6d. ■: Privato Lessons daily at .Residence,. D shiro House, Hobson-street. ■'. ,\ £ Educational. " -1 EPSOM.— Mrs Laman's Fourth Qn& will commence on Monday, Bth Oet< Vacancicß for Boarders. :' M MRS OSMOND, Norfolk House,=J aonby Road.—The duties of tho Sc will be<esnmed on Monday, October 8. ■ IIRENCH LESSONS.—A Lady, ,na of France, and of great experienc teaching, is about forming French Olassei her roiSdenco, Collingwood-street, Ponsd Unexceptionable references. — For partict inquire at Mrs Shayle George's, Ponsonby. DEN ACADEMY, Mount Eden He Next <juarter commences ls't Octo Subjects: Ei.iglish, Latin, and Mathematii Further paitioulars on application, to Pcaroe. ' ''d EPSOM HOUSE SEMINARY. — f ducted by General and Mrs Stoda Fourth Quarter begins October 8. The m tion comprises —English in all its brano lYenoh, Latin, Mathematics, Algebra, BoU lunic (piano and violin). Drawing and Pa n aquarelle and in oils), and Dancing. Tor or Boys and* Girls, on application. Hoik not long; ■ ;' Y. "]%/|" R F . B . WOOD HAJ M- Teacher of tub * PIANOFORTE AND HARMONIUI Address Care of Mr A. E ady, Auckland 1' Warehongo, Queen-street. -J Insurance. jQIOVERKMENT LTFE HTSUKAM Head OFFICE! PROVINOIAL BUILDffi! WKIXmOTON. : • ■ •THE ONLY NJW ZKALAKD LIFE OFFICE GOVERNMENT SECURITY, MUTUAL INSURANCE, : LOWEST PKEaEEU The Ordinary Branch Offers an Xhsuranoi £1,200 at the premium charged elsewhere for £1,000, equivalent to ■■ >J AS IMMWMATK BONUS OF £200, 1 In addition to Full Participation in Profit WORKMAN'S INSURAN( Specially provided for in the INDUSTRIAL BRANCH...-' Policies Issued from £5 Upwards, vr «T PARTICIPATION IN PROFITS.-^ PREMIUMS PAYABLE WEEKLY. For which a Collector will call.. ■.. SPECIAL TABLEsToR CHtLbRS Policies of £20 and Upwards, after Ti Years, can be surrendered for Cash, or fc Free Policy. ' LIBERAL SIMULATIONS. __— ' .. NOTE.—The Government not only bring! mirance withia the reach of nearly every i woman, and child- in tho community, but vides the description of policy and mode of ment best suite* to tho requirements of east D. It LUCEJE, COMMIBSIONI •DEDUCTION IN FIRE K.AI NEW ZEALAND INSURANCE COMPA CAPITAL. ..ONE MILLION STfflfel SIRS KtSKSte^en on tho most ÜBBRAI' TBHM3. OEO. P. PIERCE, Manage aHB ST S OF DRAWEI Very Handsome Chests of Drawera.ln ') Mottled Kauri, are now selling at tho follow prices for Cash:—The Duke of Edinburgh C of Eight Drawers (the bonnet drawer r; .panelled with totara, bird, and rewa rowa 0s; Five Drawer Chests, £A. Tho above art have always given great satisfaction, and come more beautiful with age. W. NORRDS, Top of Shortland-btbbet. PIANOS^ T . . ■. ' , :■/■:-. J. HOWDE, PIANOS. 1 QUEEN-STREET, PIANOS. I * PIANOS. 1 - iij^m . PIANOS. I , " ' T IPLA^ O?*' . Bank of Nkw Zbalas DOUBLE bVER-STRUNfI IRON FB.4J By Aslierberg, Manthoy, and Neufpidj Very Cheap, and Superior to anj i<. -'^-'