The Auckland Evening Star.

VOL. XXI.-NO. 4,124.

AUCKLAND, N.Z., ERIDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 1888

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Shipping. j&Jr^ "OACIFIC JIAII STEAI THK UNITEI -«.-«*4iJ^«- ST vi'KS OF AM ERICA. Vli HONOLULU, TO GREAT BRITAIN. Under Postal Contract with the Governments o New Zealand and New South Wales. Passengers booked through to Liverpool London, or Paris, via the Great Overland Koac of America, and the Steamers of the Atlantii Lines from New York. i I Date of j Date of Steamer. Tons.; Sailing to ] Sailing to I | Sydney. 1 'Frisco. Onorabout Australia 3.210 - Nov. 6 City of New York.. 3.1'J0! Oct. 20 — Zcalandia «,2oO) Nov. 12 — City of Sydney.... a.-tf-fti - Oct. 9 FARES :- First-class £B<i and upwards Steerage £Xi Ite.iU. and upwards First-class to tfim Francisco £•!() Steerage £20 Through Cabin Passengers are permitted t< lay over at Honolulu, or any of the cities of th( United States, not to exceed six months. SOUTHERN PACIFIC ROUTE. Passengers to and from Europe may, withoui extra cost, avail themselves of the Southukj. Pacific Railroad and its connections, tuerobj avoiding the winter cold of the Northern route and for an additional cost of §21 may go to New Orleans and thence through the Southern Statei to New York. No Shipping Orders will be issued after 4 p.ra on the day before the sailing of steamers for Sai Francisco. For freight rates and all other informatior apply to THOS. T. GAMBLE, Agent, Lower Queen-street, FTTNION STEAMSHIP U COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND (LLVIITED). TIME TABLE.—September. FOR TARANAKI, NELSON, PICTON, WEL LINGTON, LYTTELTON, AND WEST COAST PORTS (from ilauukau). Steamer. | Date of Sailing. | Rotoroa I Tues., 25, 2 p.m. I 12 noon Hawea I Tues.,Oct.2, Ba.m. I 7.15 a.m. FOR GISBORNE. NAPIER, WELLINGTON, LYTTELTON, PORT CHALMERS, AND BLUFF (from Auckland). WAinoiiA | Thurß., 27, noon | — FOR GISBORNE, NAPIER, AND WEL- LINGTON. SeoTU.CHOiis i M0n.,21,6 p.m. | — FOR WESTPORT. Omapekh I Thurs., 27 | — ' FOR MELBOURNE (via South). Waihowa I Th'ars., 27, noon [ — FOR SYDNEY DIRECT. Rinoahoo.ma | Tues., Oct. 2, 5 p.m. | — FOR RUSSELL. " Waiiiora I Tues., 25,5 p.m. | — Cargo must be booked and alongside Two Hours before advertised timo of doparturo. Passage Tickets must be taken at the Com pany's Office (Auckland Branch), Fort-stroct. * j- OTEAM TO LONDON. ORIENT LINE. Tho following Steamships belonging to tho Orient Steam Navigation Company (Limited) and the Pacific Steam Navigation Company, will leave SYDNEY at the undermentioned dates tor MELBOURNE, ADELAIDE, and LONDON, via Suez Canal and Naples :— Steamer. Reg.Tonage. Date. Garonne 3,«00 September 29 Lusitaxia ifiW October 13 John Eldkr J,OOO October 27 Chimdorazo 3,817 NovemborlO And tho Service will be maintained by suc ceeding steamers at intervals of a fortnight. Fares to London—£l7 to £75; Canal dues, Bs. Parcels booked through to London. Pasaengera can book from Auckland at a taiTough rate to cover intercolonial fare, and to secure special advantages. Saloon passengers are allowed to break their journey while travelling in Orient Line. f Jass?isrc3 from London can bo granted in Auckland; Arrangements have been made with Messrs Cook and Sons whereby Tourist Tickets can be issued covering cost of journey from Naples. For plans and full particulars, apply, in Lon don, to F. Green and Co., and Anderson, Ander son and Co., Jeint Managers of the Line; or to tho Agents in Auckland, UNION STEAMSHIP CO., Forlitreet, £A- _ "\TORTHERN STEAM- I^^^L* SHIP CO. (LIMITED). TABLE.-September. Weather and other circumstances permitting. FROM QUEEN-STREET WHARF. Fon Tauranoa and Bay of Plenty Ports. STEAMER. | DATE OF BAILIXO. Glenelg I Monday, 24, 5 p.m. Glonolg | Thursday, 27,5 p.m. Connocts atTauranga for Opotiki Staffa and Bay of Plenty Ports every Tuesday. ! For Russell, Wiiaxoaroa, and Manqonui. lona I Monday, 24, 5.30 p.m. FOX WIIANGAREI AND WIIANGAREI HKADS (Carrying passengers and cargo for Waipu). Argyle or Macgrcgor I Every Tuesday and Fri- I day, 5 p.m. For Whangarbi, Whanoarei Heads, and MANGArAI. Argyle or Macgregor I Every Tuesday For Mbrcury Bay. Argyle [ Every Monday, at i p.m. For Hokianga. Rowena I Tuesday, 25,1 p.m. FROM MANUKAU. For Waitara. Dougla3 1 Monday, 21,1 p.m. Cargo must bo booked and alongside One Hour before advertised timo of departure. Passage Tickets must be taken at the Com pany's Offlco, No. 67, Queen-street, Auckland. FOR WHANGAREL—The s.s. MAC GREGOR will leare Queon-street Wharf as above on SATURDAY, Sept. 22, at 2 p.m.— Northern Steamship Co., Agents. FOR WAITARA.—The s.s. DOUGLAS will loave tho Onehunga Wharf as above (weather and other circumstances permitting) on MONDAY, Sept, a, at 1 p.m.-Northern Steamship Company, Agents, Auckland ; or, A. Barnes, Onehunga. Ji^-r j*- TI7AIUKU AND ONE- It hunga steam CO. (Limited). TIME TABLE.-S.S. MANUKAU. September, 1883. Leave Onehunga Leave Waiuku: Sept Sept. 22—Saturday, fl a.m. 22—Saturday, I.SO p.m. 24—Monday, 11 a.m. 24—Monday, 3.30 p.m. 25—Tuesday, 1 p.m. — 26_\Vednesday, 3 p.m. 20—Wednesday, 6 a.m. — 27—Thursday, 7.30 a.m. B—Friday, i p.m. — — 29—Saturday, 9 a.m. All freights payable before delivery of goods. J. BARR BROWN, Managing Director. >* PASSENGERS' LINE J%£o?kik*- OF PACKETS TO NEW «S|||?^|qM' ZEALAND. Owned by THE SHAW, SAVILL & ALBION SHIPPING CO. (Limited), 31, LeadcnhaU-strect, London. The above lino of ships are regular traders to all the principal ports in New Zealand. They are clipper ships, classed Al at Lloyds, and commanded by experienced masters. The bill of fare is most substantial, and of. the best quality, and the accommodation roomy and convenient. Tho undersigned aro empowered to grant passages from London to New Zealand, pay ment for which have been guaranteed m the colony. Return ships to Londan also leave at almost regular intervals. Full particulars on application to L. D. NATHAN & CO., ) OWEN & GRAHAM. \ Agents. CRUICKSHANK & C 0..) Ss^LsT EAM T0 LONDON. <J||I§I§I|§rPENINSULAR& ORIENTAL '"•S&sSS&s^ STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY. (~„.„„,, Leave Leave Steamcl. Sydney. Melbourne. Ro.-:Rrr \, via Bombay.. - Sept, 25 tV.i.K. via iioi..way Oct.s ,Oct. 11 Mirza i-ORE, via BombaylOct :9 iOct. 25 And thenceforward every alternate week. Passengers und cargo booked to London, Mar seilles, Italy, Egypt, India, China, and Japan at moderate rates." Return tickets issued both to first and second class passengers at especially low rates. Cheap reservod accommodation can be obtained in this company's vessels. Passengera booking at Auckland secure special advantages. i For all particulars apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agonte. 18, Queen-street, Auckland.



Shipping. i £-~z4'^r QITEAM T° THAMES j^2Sy[feby'> Steamers for STIRLING <tppip3s|3P"WOl rrit.OHIN EM V RI, W'AJ ■^ii-aSi-^ TEKAURI. WAIHI, T! AROHA GOLDI-'IELDS, MORUINSVILLI WAITOA PLAINS, AND GRANT AN] FOSTER'S SETTLEMENT. S.S. ROTOMAHANA AND P.S. ENTER PRISE No. 2. FROM AUCKLAND: I Rotoiiaiiana. I Enterprise. Fridry i afternoon | 12 midnight Saturday i.'jQ afternoon j — FROM THAMES: [ ROTOMAHANA. | ENTERPRISE. Saturday | 9 morning | 11 evening No cargo received for Rotomahana withL half an hour of advertised time of leaving. Not responsible for shipping, carrying, or dif charging live stock. FRASER fc TINNE, Agenta. JL^JT^ir Qs- COROMANDEL THOMAS SCOTT, Master. TIME TABLE. Leaves Auckland: Leaves Coromandel: — Saturday, 22,12 noon Monday, 24,12 noon —- — Tuesday, 25,12 noon Wednesday, 25,12 noon — — Thursday, 27,12 noon Friday, 28,2 p.m. — — Saturday, 29,12 noon Weather and other circumstances permitting Not responsible in shipping, carrying, or dis oharging live stock. No cargo received without shipping note, anc within half an hour of advertised timo of de parture. All parcols must be prepaid on board. A. R. H. SWINDLEY, Manager. Poultry. T ONSDALE POULTRY YARDS FOR SALE-EGGS FROM PRIZE POULTRY. Per Dozon. s. d. Dark Brahmas (winnors of eight first prizes) 21 0 Second Prize Dark Brahmas 10 6 Light Brahmas 10 6 Brown Leghorns 210 BuifCochins 15 6 Black Spanish 10 « White Spanish 10 6 Menoreas 10 6 Langsnans 10 C Grey Dorkings 10 fi Plymouth Rocks 10 C Creve Cceurs 10 C Houdans 10 6 Golden Spangled Hamburga 10 6 Golden Pencilled Hamburgs 10 C Silver Spangled Ilamburgs 10 6 Black Red Gamo 10 6 DuckwingGame 10 0 Black Red Game Bantams 10 6 Duckwing Game Bantams 10 C HALF-BRED POULTRY. Black Spanish and Brahma 5 0 Game and Brahma 5 0 Aylesbury Ducks 10 6 Rouen Ducks 10 6 English Carrier Pigeons, per pair .. .. 15 0 Apply to J. ABBOT, Hobson-street, Or, on the Farm, WaikomitL Insurance. "DEDUCTION IN FIRE RATES, NEW ZEALAND INSURANCE COMPANY' CAPITAL ONE MILLION STERLING. FIRE RISKS taken on tho most LIBERAL TERMS. PROMPT SETTLEMENTS. - UNDOUBTED SECURITY. GEO. P. PIERCE, Manager. /GOVERNMENT LIFE INSURANCE. br Head Office : PROVINCIAL BUILDINGS, Wellington. the only new zealand life offh3e. GOVERNMENT SECURITY, MUTUAL INSURANCE, LOWEST PREMIUMS. The Ordinary Branch Offers an Insurance of £1,200 at tho premium charged elsewhere for £1,000, equivalent to An Immediate Bonus op £200, In addition to Full Participation in Profits. WORKMAN'S INSURANCE Specially provided for in ttio INDUSTRIAL BRANCH. Policies Issued from £5 Uitvards, with tar PARTICIPATION IN PROFITS.TES PREMIUMS PAYABLE WEEKLY, For which a Collector will coll. SPECIAL TABLES FOR CHILDREN. Policies of £20 and Upwards, after Three Years, can be surrendered for Cliisli, or for ft Free Policy. —. LIBERAL REGULATIONS. NOTE.—Tho Government not only brings In suranco within the roach of nearly every man, woman, and child in the community, but pro vides tho description of policy and modo of pay ment best suited to tho requirements of each. D. M. LUCKLE, Commissioner. Hotels. npAKE NOTICE. W. H. PORTER, late of Queen's Hotel, Queen's Redenbt, and Charlemont Hot«l, Auckland, begs to thank his Friends (especially the Wai kato Settlars) and tho Publio Generally for their very liberal support during his fifteen years as proprietor of •)■?■ above hotels. W.H.P. now wishe3 to notify to his Friends and the Travel ling Publio that he has purchased the Railway Hotel, Mercer, where meals and other refresh ments are always ready on arrival of Trains either from Auckland or the Waikato. And with strict attention to business, combined witli civility and cleanliness, W.H.P. tnißta he will still merit a fair Share of Pnblio Patronage. Mercer, 21th August. Lime. /GROUND LIME. GROUND LIME. FOR SALE, SOUTH GATE'S MAHURANGI HYDRAULIC GROUND ROCHE LIME. In any quantity, for Concrete Paths, Fleors, Cellars, &c. (next to stone flagging is un rivalled for durability and hard-setting qualities). For tanks and other wot work it is a first-class material. B. KEANE, SOLE AGENT, CUSTOMS-STREET. Boots ami Shoes. •VT O W OPENING, -*-' A LARGE ASSORTMENT ov LADIES' AND GENTS' SPRING AND SUMMER BOOTS AND SHOES, FROM THE BEST ENGLISH AND CON TINENTAL MAKERS. C. WEST PF A H L, Bootmaker, 108, Queen-street. Boots i boots !! boots i! • LOOK OUT FOR THE BLUE BOOT. C. BROOKES & CO. HAVE RECEIVED (Per Earl Derby, East Lothian, and Buttermere), . LARGE SHIPMENTS OF THE ABOVE. BOOTS AND SHOES MADE TO ORDER ON THE SHORTEST NOTICE. The Cheapest and Best Assortment of. Goods ia to bo had at C. BROOKES & CO.'S BLUE BOOT (Opposite Garlick and Cranwell'B), QUEEN-ST., AUCKLAND



Business Notices. !, T\EVONPORT, NORTH SHORI i- WELLS BROS., [ CARTERS, CARRIERS, ETC. X i. Coal, Firewood, and Coke, for Stove purpose D Coke is cheaper than coal. All kinds otFencin done at lowest rates. Estimates given. Brick: Lime, Shells, Ash Tiles, &c, always on hand. OO'i'JiJUOK COKKUUAXKD TAJNK.!: >J .]. L. KEAN Has for Sale a number of the; above, with Tap _ nvdr )■<.!■ n-<e. price- :,.•■•;. at liia sl-.oji, Weilesrej stive't iv;sc (next ,i..or to (Jrowtht -r« t-uibles l,ur;,v (,Hiii;Hitiwi or .Sj:uiiiin;;, k:ii: -ing. an Umvii l'i|HM a!way., in Slock. Vui-jinuah iro ~ eurvi'ii at On; sin)r!"st notice. C'or.nlry uvdei will nlivays ravire hi:s prompt attenti.iii. Lea ~ "TOT~O~ R T H SHORE n DA VIES BROS., Carriers, &c. i- Our 'Busses and Expresses meet all steamer! Furniture, Goods, ana Parcels, addressed to vi _ removed with despatch at lowest chai-gcs. D. Bros, thank the residents of Devonport an '• District for their liberal patronage, and assur them that all care will he used in delivery c Furniture, &c. Orders left at Mr Peel's Oilice, Victoria Roat will be punctually attended to. TTELENSVILLE TIMBER COMPANY JjL (LIMITED.) The Company have opened a Depot at NEW MAHKKT. near tin; Kaihvuy Station, fur ro ceiving Orders and Sale of Timber. Timber cv to any length, &c. Prices on application at tin yard. (BY SPECIAL APPOINTMENT.) ' TTiIXON'S /TTnGER A LE (Awarded Prize Medal Sydney Exhibition.) A NON-ALCOHOLIC, REFRESHING, ANI STIMULATING BEVERAGE. ' MAY BE PROCURED EVERYWHERE, QUART AND pINT BOTTLES. PURCHASERS ARK CAUTIONED AOAINST INFERIOR IMITATIONS. • SOLE AGENT (Wholesalo) : 'ARTHUR 11. NATHAN I —: THOS, J. HARBUTT, MANUFACTURER ! of ! CORN BROOMS, j Auckland. ! TRADE jKAP AI > MARK. j p It E S T S Otf DRAWERS, i Very Handsome Chests of Drawers, in Riot > Mottled Kauri, are now soiling at the following 1 prices for Cash:—The Duke ot Edinburgh Che* i of Eight Drawers (the bonnet drawer richl} i panelled with tolara, bird, and rewa rowa), £l Ills; Five Drawer Chests, £4. The above article! have always siren great satisfaction, and be 1 come more beautiful with ago. ! W. NOIUUE, 1 Top Of SIIOKTI.AND-STItKKT. THE RIVERSDALE MANUFAC TURING CO. (Limited), TANNERS, CURRIERS, FELLMONGERS, IMPORTERS OK ENGLISH, A.MERICAN, AND FOREIGN LEATHERS, GRINDERY, SHOW MERCERY, TOOLS, AND MA. THK REQUISITES Oh' THE BOOT Sc SHOE TRADES. The R.M. Co. (Limited) have now on hand and to arrivo, a Splendid Assortment, and 1 First-rato Value in Colonial Sole. Kip, Calf, Split Brown and Black Harness Lcathors, &c, &c Also, First-rate value in French and English Calf. Calf Kid, Patent Calf, American Buff Split Enamel, East India Kip, &c, Sec. i Machine Silks, Machine Threads, Grinder,, Tools, and Shoe Mercery of all descrip tions. CASH BUYERS OF HIDES, SKINS, WOOL, AND TALLOW. Tannery: I Office and Store: avon dale. i 22, grey. -street. Telephone 95. WM. S. 11AMP30N, Secretary. "XTO MORE CRYING INFANTS. AiLiß, AiN , V -~- F,O| O, D AI L>3 iA ' N V -^ F' 0' 0' D FOR INFANTS AND INVALIDS. A SELF-DIGESTING FARINACEOUS DIET. This Food Is highly recommonded by the Medical Profession, and also by Mothers. The following extracts from among a host of Testimonials will serve to show its value :— FROM DOCTORS: 1 " Is witness to its universal succcs3." 2 " I use your Food whenever I can." 3 " I have had moro than one instance of yean Food being continued when tho patient has refused all other articles of diet." FROM MOTHERS: 1 " Baby was so wretchedly thin, and did nothing but CRY, CRY, night and day, and everything ho took seemed to make him worse. Literally, your Food saved his life." 2 " Both my children got strong and fat after using it a short time." 3 " My child was so whining and restless bo fore taking it; whereas sow it is really as comfortablo and quiet aa I could possibly wish, and already looks PATTER." THE ALBANY FOOD May bo purchased at most of tho leading Chemists and Grocers. Solo Proprietor: R. H. Kkable, England. agents: E. MITCIIELSON AND CO., 19, QUEEN-ST., AtJCKLANB. Come and See / ran / / CHOICE SELECTION /*/ OF /£/ CHANDELIERS, /v/ AA«ivo> BRACKETS. A/TINWARE, GLOBES, &c, /y PLUMBING AT / / GASFITTING, Town Pricks. /WfeSLLHANGING, &° ---/6 X At Shortest Notice and />'/ Town Prices. / / 0. MAY'S BUILDINGS, / / DEVONPORT. TTNIOV STEAM SAW MOULDING SASH, AND DOOR COMPANY (LIMITED.) MECHANICS' BAY FACTORY AND TIMBER YARDS. The Company notifies to Customers Its re sumption of Manufacturing operations in stock sizes of Doors and Sashes. The Businessin Manufactured Goods, Timber, and Mouldings, will in future be wholesale only. The Company offers liberal discounts on its printed price lists, to induce buyers to keep its goods in stock, and to order in wholesale lota. Orders for Timber and Mouldings, in quan tities of 20,000 feet and upwards, are reoeived for execution from Tairua Sawmills. Delivery is given at any public wharf in Auckland Harbour, or at the Company's private wharf Mechanics' Bay. Purchasers under this arrangement will securo delivery at Mill prices, -with freight added. Baying intermediate charges consequent on passing through the retail yards. Cargoes so orderod can by arrangement bo stored in the Company's yards during the Customer's convenience. SPECIAL. The Company furnishes from TAIRUA. Floor ing, Lining, Architraves, Skirtings, and Mould ings of superior quality, as hitherto manufac tured in Mechanics' Bay. To sort up -wholesale orders, small lines will be tarnished from Meehaniea' E»y to BUit cos tomers' requirements. Auckland* 21st August. 1883,



Business Notices. 3. CJ ADDLE RY! SADDLERY, i^ The undersigned has received, ex Zealandia a splendid Assortment of Ladies' and Gents Saddles (Pent's pattern). Bridles, Whips, Spurs s. &c. Best Pure Nickel Silver Mountings foi ig Pair-horse, Cab, Gig,and Buggy Harness; also s, Nickeline, Pelham, and Snafllc Bits (in greal variety); and will sell at a small profit to mak( ~" room for further shipments. W. MORGAN, Saddler, Newmarket. ■pi.NNEY'S FREE STORE ) The undersigned has opened a Large Store I d FORT-STRKKT for " STORAGE PURPOSES, tj And is prepared to make LIBERAL ADVANCES ON GOODS ; RECEIVED. G. W. BINNEY THE HAY MARKET, 105, QUEEN-STREET, Auckland. ON SALE, •c Arrived per Coromandel and Roman Empire— )£ White Clover, Red Clover, Alsyke Clover, Cowgrass, Meadow Fescue, Meadow 1 Foxtail, Crested Dogstail, Rape, _ Trefolium Incarnatuni (Scarlet Clover). From America direct — Timothy, Kentucky Bluegrass (Poa Pratensia). Poverty Bay Ryegrass, Canterbury Ryegrass, ;' Cocksfoot, Prairiegrass, Rattail. c EARLY SEED POTATOES, as follows:—Ash leaf, Kidney, Taylor's Kidney, Canterbury Flukes, Patterson's Victoria. Lateu Varieties—Hobart, Sutton'a Magnum Bonum, Button's Flower Ball, etc. 'i ALSO, Oats, Barley, Gnrden and Flower Seed; Coareo, Fine, and Rock Salt; Bran, Sharps, Now Zealand Flax, Tow, Bacon and llama. BONEDUST and BONEFLOUR of all grades. ISLAND AND PERUVIAN GUANO, &c, &c, &c, HESKETH & AITKBN. T AWES'S SUPERPHOSPHATE. THE BEST MANURE FOR POTATOES, ROOTS, OR CEREALS. • Price—£7 per ton; 5/ per ton Discount for Cash. 1 By referring to the lectures of M. Georges Vilie, one of the best and most practical writers on Artificial Manures, it will be plainly seen Uiat Superphosphate is not only indispensable, but that a greater benefit results from ita proper application, at a far less cost and in a much shorter time, than from that of boneflouror dust, tho use of which, as another writer hasjuatiy re marked, is simply manuring for posterity. Wo subjoin ono out of many testimonials . received. 1 CLARK & GANE, r SOLE AGENTS FOR AUCKLAND AND t CAMBRIDGE. 5 [Copy.] ' "I have used Laweß's Suporpbosphato at • Matamatn wit h great advantage. As a Manure for Turnips and Wheat, followed by Clover, it is unrivalled. 1 consider that Superphosphate, by reason of its being more soluble, is at once avail able for Plant Food, and jrives more immediate ' returns than tho majority of other manures. (Signed) "J. C. Firth. Public Baths. aO TO BATH to ROTH'S PUBLIC HOT, COLD, AND SHOWER BATHS, Victoria-sthket East. I Charge—ONE SHILLING. Open all week flays from H a.m. to 9 p.m., and SUNDAY MORN INGS from C till 10 a.m. The Bath-rooms are all private, and supplied with every conven ienco, Turkish towels, llesh and hair brushes, combs, respirators, soaps, &c. Select Bath rooms (private) for Ladies every day, at all hours, with female attendance. One Shilling and Sixpence. Please note the address—Victoria ■ street East, above the Greyhound Hotel, and ■ next the Cheap Bedding and Furniture Mart Auckland. N.B.—Barber in attendance. •\T E W T 0 N BATH S, i.l UPPER PITT-ST., NEWTON. HOT, COLD, AND SHOWER BATHS Can bo bad all Week Days, from 7 a.m.. to 18 p.m.; and on .Sunday Mouninijh from 7 to !0. Every Convenience supplied, with sood attend! ance. Tho Baths are now under a new management, ■ and every effort will be inudo to make them popular and attractive. Price—One Shilling ; or 12 Tickets for 7s 6d. Enrthemvavc, &c | CHINA. | f The cheapest AND BEST ASSORTMENT. „ oa CROCKERY, CHINA, AN» 3 as I 2 GLASSWARE V, I IS AT t> G. BROWNING'S! p 207, QUEEN-STREET i (Neau Market Entrance). Established 18G5. , FANCY GOODS. CHINA, GLASS, AND EARTHENWARE. BOYLAN AND TANFIELD, DIRECT IMPORTER 3 Of Every Description OS1 CHINA GLASS AND EARTHENWARE, 174, Queen-stkeet, a few doors bolow Auckland Savings Bank (opposite Darby-street). THE LARGEST, CHEAPEST, AND BEST ASSORTMENT IN NEW ZEA LAND. NEW GOODS, From some of the best English, French, German, and American Munui'actories, constantly arriving. S< N.8.-WHOLESALE AND RETAIL' News Agency. IMPORTANT NOTICE. MKW yEALAND AND INTERCOLONIAL 'XTEWS AND A DVKRTISING fi GENCY. Tho Manager of the above Agency, which has branches throughout tho Colonies, and in all the principal centres of population in tho world, begs ta ann«unce that it has been established with a view to meet tho wants of commercial men, as well as consumers, by tho exercise of 6ound judgment and practical skill in the economical, judicious, and prompt distribution of advertisements, WITH THE OBJECT OF PUSHIKO BUSINESS, From his long residence in the Colonies, his intimate acquaintance with the requirements of advertisers, as well as his cordial relations with newspaper proprietors, the Manager is able to offer the following advantages :— The services of an expert. Greater economy by means of an organised agency than can bo secured by individual efforts. Energy and method in the pushing of now commercial undertakings. Careful supervision of the interests of adver tisers. Selection of the best advertising mediums and most conspicuous positions for advertisements. Prompt, honourable, and conscientious treat ment of advertisers and newspaper proprietors, in order to protect their respective interests and reputation. (xeveral News Agency. By securing tho services of literary men of ability, and by combination with, news agen oies in all parts of the world, the Now Zealand and Intercolonial Agency will be able to supply to newspaper proprietors leading articles I news letters, telegraphic summaries. &c, WILLIAM SYLVESTER PULFORD, Manager. Box 216. P. 0., Auckland.



Money. MONEY TO LEND, in large and small sums, at current rates of interest. Apply to PETER OLIPHANT, Solicitor, High-street. ONEY TO LEND, at a moderate rate of interest.—Apply to JACKSON & RUSSELL, Solicitors, Fort-street. ONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage, on First-class Freehold Securities. W. COLEMAN, Solicitor, National Insurance Buildings. ONEY TOTEND, on Roal Estate, in sums of £50 and upwards, at the current rates of interest,—Apply Win, S.Cochranc, Fort street. MONEY TO LEND, in largo or small sums, at usual rates of interest. CONNELL & COOPER, Solicitors, Vulcan Lane. XCHANGE ON NEW YORK AND LONDON, in sums suit. FOR SALE BY ARNOLD, HINES, & CO., Corner of Custom-house and Fort-streets. ONEY' LENT ON PROMISSORY NOTES, HOUSES, FURNITURE, &c.| | BILLS DISCOUNTED DAILYV MORTGAGES NEGOTIATED. JOHN W. HARDIE, Land, Commission, and Estate Agent, HIGH-STREET, Auckland. £UTTO £1,000. TTICTORIAN LOAN AND DISCOUNT V AGENCY, HIGH-STREET, AUCKLAND (OPPOSITE CITY COUNCIL OFFICES). Money advanced from £10 to £1,000 on Personal Security, Deeds of Property, Shares, &0. RepflTments eon bo made in Instalments of One Binixma per Week for each Pound bor rowed, or in any way to suit borrowers. Communications Confidential, Pqst-#ffioe 'Address : Box 90, Auckland. INDUSTRIAL AND PROVIDENT PERMANENT BUILDING, LAND, AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY OF AUCK LAND (COKNER OB1 VULCAN LANE AND QUEEJf-BTREKT). INVESTMENT DEPARTMENT. This Society is now issuing INVESTING SHARES ordinary, oarrying full rate of Interest ani Profit PAID-UP SHARES of £20 each, carrying 7 per ocnt. interest (payable half-yearly) and par- Hoi patlon in Surplus Profits. BORROWING DEPARTMENT. The Society advances on Approved Freehold and Leasehold Property to tlio extent of three fourths the value. Borrowers may pay off part or the whole of their Mortgages at any time. Reduced Table of llates and any further par ticulars required may be obtained at tho Society's olliccs. GeorgE FRASER, Manager. LONDON MORTGAGE, LOAN, AND DISCOUNT BANK. 50, SHORTLAND-STREET, Auckland (Oppobite A. Clark & Sons' Warehouse), And little Collins-street, Melbourne, LOANS ARE ADVANCED FROM £10 TO £1,000. Upon personal, freehold, and leasehold security, repayable by Weekly, Monthly, or Quarterly Instalments, at Lowest Current llates. Advances mado on Furniture without removal, and all classes of Merchandise. Loans Granted upon Like Polichm, Legacies, and Interests under Wills. BILLS DISCOUNTED AT CURRENT RATES. Loans upon Deposit ok Deeds. Repayment by Easy Instalments. FORMS GRATIS. All communications and interviews hold strictly confidential. UCKLAND PERMANENT CO OPERATIVE BUILDING & INVEST !T SOCIETY. [Office : 147, Queen-street. LOANS granted upon approved securities of Freehold or Leasehold Properties in sums of £21) to £00;0, principal and interest being repay able in instalments at the following Reduced Rates for repayment of each borrowed:— Repayments extend- Pl>r towi.- Total Amount ing over l c Repayable £ s. d. £ s. d. lyear .. .. 20 0 IOJ 0 0 2 years .. .. 1 UlO 10S 6 8 3 years .. .. 14 7 113 15 0 4 years .. .. 11 8 121 0 8 6 years .. .. 8 9 136 18 » 8 years .. .. 7 1 147 13 9 10 years .... G 3 162 l(i 3 And in tho same proportion for smallor or larger loans. DEPOSITS.—The Society receives Money on Deposit at rates aa follows:—Repayable at 7 days' notice, 5 per cont. per annum; ropayablo in aix months, B per cent, per annum. JOHN BATGER, Sccrotary. Business Cards. [card.] David ross, f.r.l, b a., ARCHITECT* FlSrißß'a BmLDBTOB, QUKEN-BTRIiKT.'i W. Leys, BOOK BINDEH, PAPER RULER, ACCOUNT BOOK MANUFACTURER, THRBB DOORS ABOVE " &TAX " OFFICE. MERCHANTS' ACCOUNT BOOKS, Insurance and Mining Register Books Specially Ruled and Bound. Musio, Magazines, Publlo Libraries, and Sun day School Books well bound. BAKERS' SPECIAL RULED DAY BOOKS. Bibles, Prayer and Hymn Books Ro-bound. BAND AND CHOIR MUSIC BOOKS RULED. WE SKINNER AND SON, • Builders, Carpenters, and Joiners, Vulcan Lane. All Branches of the Building Trade executed by Experienced Workmon. Shop Fronts, Offlce'Fittings, &c. TfIDWARD BART LEY, ARCHITECT, STICHBURY'S BUILDINGS, QUEEN-STREET. [CARD.] WJ. D ALT ON, C.E., • Architect and Surveyor, Has Removed to High-street (fronting Vulcan Lane), over Mr White's, Law Stationer. PATENT AGENT uriLLIAM THOMAS, V V Corner of Lome and Victoria-streets, Auckland East, MONUMENTAL. MARBLE, AND GENERAL STONEMASON, ARCHITECTURAL SCULPTOR AND CARVER. Inscriptions Accurate and Beautiful. Monuments, Tombs, Headstones, and every description of Stone Work at the Lowest Possible Prices for Town and Country. Established 1834. "TVF ARTIN McDERMOTT, Licensed Waterworks Plumber, Wholesale and Retail Tinsmith, GasfiUer, and Locksmith. All Orders Punctually Attended to. AUCKLAND, Victoria-street East, and at College Road, Ponsonby. j HENDERSON HOUSE, SHIP, SIGN, AND GENERAL DECORATIVE PAINTER, NO. 8, W YNDH AM-STREET. WAENOCK BROTHERS, SOAP AND CANDLE MANUFACTURERS, COX'S CREEK, RICHMOND. Office : DURHAM - STREET, AUCKLAND. Cash Purchasers oJ Tallow, Wool, Sheepskins, and Bones. mO PHOTOGRAPHERS. A. B. BROOMHALL & CO., PHOTOGRAPHIC STOCK IMPORTERS, 46, Shortland-street, Auckland, Have on sale every requisite for Amateur and Professional Photographers.) Improved Tourists' Sete, complete, from _2s. min__a___n_i



Sporting. KACE INVESTIGATION COMPANY'S ; DISCUSSION On the MELBOURNE CUP. To be run on Nov « 18*1. Closes Nov. 2,1883. 12,000 MEMBERS at 10s. 150 Performers. Cash Awakds. First .. ..£I6OO 6at £50 .. .. £300 Second SOU 10 at 30 .. .. 300 Third .. .. JOO 15 at 15 .. .. 225 Starters .. .. 350 20 at 10 .. „ 200 Others .. .. 900 90 at 5 .. .. 400 £1050 . £1475 NOMINATION PRIZES. Winner. i Second, i Third. Ist Prize .. £lOO'lst Prize .. £751 st Prize .. £50 Vnd Prize... 70,2 nd Pi ize.. 502ndPrire.. 30 3rdPrizo>. 6U:3rd Prize.. 30 3rd Prize.. 20 1 __. £220| £155 £100 EACH TICKKTHAS NINE (9) CHANCES. 300PBIZra.|£HfS300PHlZKS. ( 20 to 1. ) Each member for every shavo names a horse, which will bo written across i-lm duplicates kept by tho company. Those numbers having the winner written on them will be put together: the First three drawn will receive the prizes as above. Tho same will bo repeated with those having tho Second written on them; and again also those with tha Third—forming 3 distinct Drawings, which will, of course, be drawn after the winners are declared. In the event (in either of the 3 cases) of only Two Members naming the placed horses, the 3 Prizes will bo divided between them; if only One (in either of the -3 eases), ho will receive all 3 Prizes due to which, ever he named, Ist. 2nd, or 3rd. A subscriber, say holding 3 shares, can name the one horse 3 times, or 3 diiferent horses, ono to each share. N.8.-TwoGuink-aS (independent of the Sweep) I will be given to the member first naming the , winner. Apply by letter (with stamps for re plies), addressed- SINBAD. care of Mr Bodley, Box 312, Post Office, Dunkdin. Registered letters or telegrams cotreceived. N.B.—A card of the nominations can be had by sending a stamped addressed envelope. T>UNCH'S CONSULTATION ON THE MELBOURNE CUP, To bo run on NOVEMBER Cm, 1883. 1,000 MEMBERS AT 10s EACH. First Prize £200 Second Prize £100 Third Prize 450 Other Horses £150 Monn or Less Pro Rata. Please send P. 0.0. when convenient. Cheques must be marked "Correct" by Bank, Registered letters not accepted. Enclose stamps for reply and result. Address : "PUNCH," care of A. LYNCH, Clanhicarde Hotel. A FORTUNK CS. A FORTUNE K& FOR ° FOR ° ADAMASTOR'S NOVELTY CONSULTATION. ON THK MELBOURNE CUP, ISB3. To be Run on the 6th of November, Capital £5000, In 20,000 Shares of 5s eacn. 431 Prizes guaranteed. To be distributed aa follows :— Melbourne Cup. Cash Awards. First £500 5 ac.£loo each Second _ ..300 5 at.. 50 each Third .. ... 200 10at.. 25each Starters (divided) 500 20 at- 12 10s each Non-starters ..1000 40 at... 6 5s each 200 at.. 5 Oseaon. £2500 £3500 Each Ticket has seven separate chances, Race and Cash Awards being drawn for separately. Please sond Post-office Orders, when con venient, or Bank Note. Cheques must be marked "correct" by Ban!:. If Stamps arf sent for Tickets pleuso add One Shilling in the Pound extra. Notion.—Registered Letters Not Arcepted. Two t-tamps required for reply and result. Will close on or about the third of November. Address:—" ADAMASTOR," Care of Lyons and Hart, Boxlftl. P. 0.. Dunodin. [Filling Rapidly.] Registered ) ( JjETTKrs IjKTTEKS (.-COHAnJ CONTAINING NOT ISJiiiVW] coin not ACCEPTKD. ) (. ACCEPTED. MELBOURNE CUP RUN NOV.fi, 1883. NEW ZEALAND CUP....RUN NOV. 6, 1883. A. Nemo Has opened No. 1 Consultation on the above two great events Dy 4000 MEMBERS AT 10s (each event drawn separately), MELBOURNE CUP, I NEW ZEALAND CUP, 150 Performers. 60 Performers. First .. .. £400 First „ .. £150 Second .. „ 200 Second .. .. 200 Third .. .. 100 Third .. .. 100 Starters (divide) 100 Starters (divide) 100 Non - starters i Non - starters (divide) - 200 | (divide) .. 150 £1000 I £1000 Two chances for one noket, and ono single 10s ticket can win £150. as in last consultation one ticket got two prizes. Any company taking n book of 25 tickets got one ticket as commission, and oan nominate any person on the committee at drawing. Post Office Orders accepted, and two Rtamps necossary for replies. All tiokets sent by return poet to investors. Application by lettor only. Speoiai.- £5 prize will do given by A. Nemo to any subscriber of two tickets who will first place tho horses I—2—3 in either of these two evonta. Post date of envelope taken aa correct date, and pri?e awarded by a committee to be appointed. Addreas- A. NEMO, care of F. Tomlinson, Barrel Hotel. Parnell. £4000 first prize. £4000 L A>~D 0N' 8 GRAND CONSULTATION ON THE i MELBOURNE CUP. TICKETS .. - 108 EACH, Ist Horae _ £4000 i Prizes of £250.. £1000 todHora" ~ 2000 5 Prizes of £100.. MO 3rd Horse - 1000 5 Prizes of £50 ... 250 Starters divide - iOO i Prizes of £25 „ 100 Kswrters " 600115 Prizes of £10 _ 150 20,000 Tiokets. at 10s each, £10,000. Haoh ticket has six chances, being drawn six times, viz., once for the Cup, and onoe for each lot of Money Prizes. When convenient, send PO. ordora, payable to La Don. Countri cheques must add Is for exchange, and must be marled correct by Bank. If Bank NotOß are sent, please uso two envelopes, onu Bealed and placed insido the other. Registered Letters end Telegrams will not on any account be received. Purchasers of a Book, containing 25 tickets, will receive one ticket as commission. This Consultation will bo advertised m all the principal papers in New Zealand, and also Sydney and Melbourne. The editor of each paper has the privilege of nominating a persou to witness and tako part in tho di awing. A cummißßion of Ten per cont. will be deducted from all pdzes to pay espouses. Enclose two stamps for reply and result. Result slips posted immediately after 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' DON, care of S. A. Asher. Box 301, Post Office Auckland; or, LA' DON, are of S A. Ashnr, 286 Queen-street. Auckland. LOLA MONTE S' GRAND CONSULTATION MELBOURNE'AND NKW ZEALAND Of 10,000 Members at 10s each. Ist Prize, 1000 sovereigns; 2nd Prize, 1000 half sovereigns ; 3rd Prize, 1000 crowns, in each Cup. Melbourne Cup ( New Zealand Cdp Distribution. i Distribution. Ist Horse .. _ £1000 Ist Hor?e .. /... £1000 2ndHoree .- £500 2ndHorsu -»... £500 3rd Horse.. .. £250 SrdHorße.. .. £25(1 Starters (divided) £100 Starters (divided) £180 Non-starters Non-starters (divided) „ £5501 (divided) .. £370 £27001 £23C0 Grand Total—Five Thousand Pounds. Each ticket has two chances, and can draw the first horse in each event. Drawing under the supervision of Committed of Shareholders. Apply by letter. Plea«o forward Post Office Orders when convenient; it is safer than sending notes, beingequal to registration. Cheques mu*t be marked correct by bank, and have Is atideii for exchange when from country. Two stamps for reply and result. Circulars containing full particulfjs, and forme for applying for tickets sent free to any address on application. Will close on or before sth November next. Address- LOLA Mi 'NTES, Care Mr A. Moa?, Box 317, Post Office, Dunedin. Two Thousand Ponndafor Ida. ORIENT'S MELBOURNE CUP CON SULTATION, 1883.-10,000 Shares at J2 each. Full Share, £2; Half Sharc_£l. C2O Prizes. First Horse, £-1000; Second, tMOO, Third £1000; other Starters, £1000; N^flfg'fo £™ o .' Melbourne,!



Sporting. ROBERT BLAIKIE, MEMBER OF TATTERSALL'S, Has Books Open on all Forthcoming Events— V.E.C. Derby Melbourne and New Zealand Cups (Double or Single Event). Longest Current Odds Laid. Address: Tattersall's, Auckland. "j/MLELITY COMPANY'S PiiOtfRAMME JD OX THE MELBOURNE CUP. 150 Hohsks and 60 Bonus. Race on 6th November. Close between 20th and 31st October. Three divisions according to quantity applied for up to closing date. {First em) Second 300 Thir.l 200 starters (about £32 each) . 7''o Non--tartera (about filtfeach) 1480 20 Honds (£2O each) .. .. 100 20 Bonds (£LO each) .. .. 200 20 Bonds (£t3 each) .. ..120 Total £1009 First £SOO Second _ 400 Third _ 300 ON Starters labout £36 each) .. 800 «(•««• Non-starters (abont£l3each) 1680 ■*rUQQO 20 Bonds (£3O each) .. .. 600 20 Bonds (£la each) .. .. 3<o 20 Bonds (£6 each) .. .. 120 Total £5000 {First £1000 Second suO Third 400 Starters (about £15 eaoh) .. 1000 Non-starters (about £16 each) 2000 20 Bondß (£32 each) .. ..610 20 Bonds (£l7 each) .. ..310 20 Bonds (£6 each) .. ..120 Total £6000 There will be Four Separate Drawings tor Each Ticket, viz., One Drawing for the Race and Three Separate Drawings for the 60 Bonds Programme*- £1 each, and two 24 stamps Cheques (with Is exchange) to be payable only to aNo or to Bearer. P.O. Orders payable to Fidelity Co. only. If Half notes, send by separate Posts. Registered Letters or Tele -1 grams not accepted. : Address only to "Fidelity Company, oare of Alfred A. Cameron's Box, No. 251, Dunedin f or to Auckland Agency, care of Mr B. Wells, Box 305, Auckland. APPLY~EARLY. ■jy/TELBOUBNB CUP, 1883.. ADAM BEDE Is now forming a series of Companies on the above event, Two Thousand Investors at |£1 each, to bo divided as follows :— First Horse £509 Second Horse 200 Third Horse 100 Other Starters (divided).. .. 500 Non-Starters • .. 700 Total 112000 It is particularly requested that early applica tion for Shares will be made, as each list will bo drawn soon as filled. Results will be forwarded to subscribers immediately after drawing, and the next list proceeded witn. Any subscriber drawing a horse in any list will be allowed, if he so desired it, to invest in the following list any sum not exceeding Four Pounds without remitting any further cash, this amount to be ultimately deducted from Prize Money. NO. 3 NOW OPEN. Application by letter only, enclosing two stamps, with exchange on cheques, or by money order, bank notes, or drafts. Registered letters or telegrams will not on any accountbo received. If bank notes are sent, please uso two envelopes, ono sealed and placed inside tho other. P.O. Orders preferred when procurable. Address— ADAM BEDE, Caro of H. N. Abbott, Box No. 2. Post-office, Auckland. Art Fuioiif ART UNION Oi1 OIL AND WATEii- COLOUR PAINTINGS, Including— 'MAORI LAND" —scene on Roto Eto.-OU Painting by C. Blomfield, Auckland. "APPROACHING MILFORD SOUND." - TVatercolour by J. Gully, Nelson. "ON THE BEACH AT LYTTELTON." - Oil Painting by J. Gibb, Christchurch. "LAKE WAKATIPU." — Watcreolour by J. Gully, Nelson. " GOVEPNOR'S BAY, LYTTELTON." - Oil Painting by J. Gibb, Christchureh. 11 LAKE TARAWERA - MORNING." - Oil Painting by C. Blomfield, Auckland. " LAKE TARAWERA - EVENING." - Oil Painting by C. Blomfield, Auokland. The Drawing will take place at J. Leech's, Shortland-street, on tho Society of Arts principle, when the list is llllcd. Each subscriber will re ceive a boudoir I'hoto. of C. Blomflcld's large Oil Painting of " Maori Land." Drapery aiul Clothing. IS EW SUMMER DRAPERY. WILLIAM R. BMDGMAN Has tho pleasure to inform his Customers that he is now showing a large and well-assorted Stock of NET/ GOODS FOR THE SPRING AND SUMMER SEASON. 300 Pieces Now Prints, splendid patterns, from SJdyard Nuiib' VoilinK In new Shades Splendid Lot New Sateens Now Summer Dress Materials in great variety. ALSO A WELL-ASSORTED STOCK OF Men's, Boys', and Youths' Clothing in Now Styles Men's and Boys' Hosiery, Hats, &c. Largo Assortment Men s and Boys' Straw Hats. In accordance with tho present state o£ trade, W. R. B. has Marked his Stock at tho Loweßt Remunerative Rates. Five per cent, cash Discount on Purchases over 20s. Patterns Freo by Post, JUNCTION DRAPERY WAREHOUSE. f dl^err™ \ I P A V M E N T j I SYSTEM. I TAILORS, DRAPERS, MILLINERS, AND OUTFITTERS, HOBSON-STREET, HAVE A WELL-ASSORTED STOCK OF THE BEST CLASS GOODS. All Tweeds thoroughly shrunk before being made up, and Fit and Workmanship Guaranteed. Tho Deferred Payment System has been found to be a great boon, by enabling those with limited incomes to procure necessaries in tho easiest possible way. INSPECTION INVITED. ~. A.UCKLAND STRAW BONNET AND MILLINERY WAREHOUSE, Corker of WELLESLEY-STREET AND MARKET ENTRANCE. MRS RICHARD SOMERVILLE Havint' succeeded Mrs Rountroe in the above Business, would, while soliciting the sup port of tho Ladies of Auckland, confidently recommend her SEASONABLE GOODS As deserving o£ their notice, and hopes that her ASfle MODERATE CHARGES will become as HOUSEHOLD WORDS. A HANDSOME SHOW-ROOM upstairs, com fortablo fitted en suite. ladies' Retiring Rooms adjoining, i MT AN EARLY CALL SOLICITED.



Amusements. WOODYEAR'S TmLECTIIIC riIRCUS!! THE ONLY CIRCUS. TO-NIGHT ! (Friday) TO-NIGHT EXTRAORDIARY PROGRAMME. TOMORROW, BRILLIANT ATTRACTIONS BY THE NEW COMPANY. SCHOOL AND FAMILY MATINEE ON SATURDAY, At Two O'CLOCK. OVER 4,000 PEOPLE HAVE SEEN THIS SHOW IN TWO PERFORMANCES. THE UNIVERSAL VERDICT-IT CAN'T BE BEAT. Circle Tickets obtainable at Lennox's.Stationer. Admission—Pit, 2s; Stalls, 3s; Chairs, 4s, ROBT. LOVE and ST. CLAIR JONES, Agents. Tenders. I\TEW ZEALAND PUBLIC WORKS. J^j CLARENCE BRIDGE CONTRACT, COUNTIES MARLBOROUGII AND KAIKOURA. Public Works Office, Duncdin, August IC, 1883. Written Tenders will be received at this office until noon of THURSDAY, tho 18th October, 1883, for the abovo Contract. They are to bo marked on the outside, "Tender for Claronca Bridge Contract," and addressed to the Hon. the Minister for Public Works, Duncdin. Tele graphic tenders, similarly addressed and marked, will bo received if presontcd at any Telegraph Office by noon of the same date, pro vided that written tenders are lodged at any District or Resident Engineer's office by tho same hour. Drawings, specifications, and general conditions may be seen at this otllce, and at the Public Works Offices at Auckland, Wellington, Nelson, Blenheim, and Christchureh. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. By command. W. N. BLAIR, Engineer in Charge M.I. "JpUBLIC WORKS, NEW ZEALAND. FLOOD CHANNEL BRIDGE CONTRACT. RAKAIA GORGE. Written Tenders will be received at this Office until noon of THURSDAY, the 271h September, iSS3, for the above contract. They are to bo marked on the outside "Tender for Flood Channel Bridge Contract." and addressed to the Hon. tho Minister for Public Works, Dunedin. Telegraphic tenders, similarly addressed and marked, will bo received if presented at any Telegraph Office by noon of the same date, pro vided that written tenders are lodged at any District or Resident Engineer's office, or with the Chief Postmaster, Timaru, by the same hour. Drawings, specifications, and general conditions may be seen at this office, and at the Public Works Offices at Auckland, Wellington, and Christchureh,and at tho Post-ofHce.Timaru. The lowest or any tender not noeessarily ac cepted. 6y command. Englneer-in-oharge, Middle Island. Public Works Office, Dunedin, August 22,1883. T>UKEKOKE EAST DISTRICT. ROAD FORMATION, GRAVELLING, AND METALLING. Tenders for abovo contracts, six in number, will be received up to noon on TUESDAY, 2nd October, at our Office, Colonial Bank Building, where, and at Mr Morgan's, Pukekohe, and Mr Geo. Brown's, Tuakau, plans and specifications may be seen. BOYLAN & LUNDON, Civil Engineers. riIENDERS for Additions and Improve- I ments to the School-houso at Waipipi (Waiuku District) will be received by tho Edu cation Board, Wyndham - street, Auckland, until noon on FRIDAY, 6th October next. Plans and specifications may be seen at the office of the Board, and on application to the Chairman of the Waiuku District School Com mittee. m O BUILD I R S. Tenders will be received up till SATURDAY, the 29th inst., for the Erection of an Hotel at Kapanga, Coromandel. Plans and specifica tions to be seen at Mr Silk's on and after Mon day next. The lowest or any tender not neces sarily accepted. J. B. GATLAND. : September 190), 1883. mO BUILDERS. Tenders will be received up to noon on SATURDAY, October li, for tho Erection of Extensive Additions to the Northern Club. Plans, &c. at our offices, Quoen-slreet. EDWARD MAHONEY & SON, Architects. mO BUILDERS. EXTENSION OF TIME. Tenders will bo received until noon of SATURDAY, the 22nd inst., for the erection of two Shops and Dwelling, Victoria-street West. Plans at my Office, Queen-street. HENRY G. WADE, Architect. mO BUILDERS. Tenders will be received until Noon of MON DAY, tho 24th instant, for the Erection of a Villa Residence at (lie North Shore. Plans, &c, at Nos. 8 and 9, South British Chambers. EDMUND BELL, Arehiteet. m O CARPENTER 8. Tenders are invited till Noon of SATURDAY, 22nd inst., for tho Erection of Cottage, North Road, Newton. Plans and specification at T. USSHER'S, Stichbury's Buildings, Queen-street. O CARPENTERS AND BUILDERS. —Wanted, Tenders until noon on WED NESDAY, September v 6, 1883, for the Erection ef a 7-roomed Houso at Mount Eden.—Plans and specifications to be seen at oih'co of Mr E. Waytc, Estate Agent, Queen-street. TO CARPENTERS AND BUILDERS. —Wantod, Tenders until noon on WED NESDAY, September 2G. 18S3, for Erection of a G-roomcd Houso in Union-street.—Plans and specifications to be seen at third house abovo Mr Palmer's, Butcher, Pitt-street. Educational. CHURCH OF ENGLAND GRAMMAR SCHOOL. GOVERNORS: The Right Rer. the Lord Bishop ok Auckland The Yin Archdeacon Maunskll, D.D. The Yea. Archdeacon Prut. The Hon. Colonel Haultain. R, C. Barstow, Esq. | C. C. McMillan, Esq. A. Boarlman, Esq.., Hon. Sec. STAFF: Classics, Modern Languages, English— The Head-mas tor. Science. Mathematics-A. F. T. Ansley. Drawing and Paintinx-K. Watkins. Writing, Commercial Arilhmelic, Mechanical Drawing—F. J. Claridge The proper apparatus being in course of ereC' tion, Gymnusiies under an efficient instructor, will form part of the school course. A Work shon is also to be added, in which instruction will be free, but boys are expected to pay foi the timber they use. Feee (including Stationery), £3 10s, payable is each term. TERM begins MONDAY, 17th September. As the Head-master does not take] boarders he has mnrh pleasure in recommending Captain and Mrs Daweon. who have undertaken the Boarding Establishment, and who live close to HENRY T, PYCROFT, Headmaster Mlect. LADIES' SEMINARY, COLLEGE ROAD. Music 1 Tern* iron, , Mias Vaile Ladies not .. ISino• Rphool can join M ss Vaiie's Classes for PaSfing, Drawing, Etching, and Painting on terra coUa. Mr F . B . W O ODH AM , Teacher of the PIANOFORTE AND HARMONIUM. Address Care ofMRA.EADY, Auckland Music Warehouse, Queen-street. Tt/T ADAME POOLEY RECEIVES PUPILS FOB CULTURE OF THE VOICE, PRACTICAL VOCAL TUITION AND STUDY OF VOCAL MUSIC. MENDELSSOHN VILLA VINCENT-STREET



Amusements. A BBOTTS OPERA HOUSE. Proprietor Mr H. N. Abbott LAST NIGHT ov DRAMATIC COMPANY! LAST NIGHT OF DRAMATIC COMPANY! | THIS (FRIDAY) EVENING, SEPT. 21, PRODUCTION TONIGHT!TSiJ ': , STREETS OF NEW YORK ! STREETS OF NEW YORK ! STREETS OF NEW YORK ! STREETS OF NEW YORK ! ; STREETS OF NEW YORK ! Powerful Cast of Characters—Sec Bills. GRAND SCENIC EFFECTS. GRAND SCENIC EFFECTS. G REAT FIRE SCENE. G REAT FIRE SCENE. Prices ol Admission:—Dress Circle, Js; Stalls, 2s lid; Pit, Is. Box Plan at Lennox's. A BBOTT'S OPERA HOUSE. Lessee Mrllegarty Stage Manager Shaw Cross FOR A SHORT SEASON ONLY, COMMENCING TO-MORROW (SATURDAY) EVENING, SEPT. 22. riPHE r"IOURT ~r&/S"INSTRELS, JLIIE ijOURT IVIINSTRELS, \ Of LADIES AND GENTLEMEN. 14 ix Numbeb !! 14- in Number !! Also, THE GREAT HIBERNICON COMEDY COMPANY!! ' After an unprecedented Season of 21 Weeks . , in Sydney. Will make their First Appearance in Auckland. Programme.—Part I. COURT MINSTRELS. Interlocutor Mr Shaw Cross Overture and Vocal ("Little Sweethearts") — Court Minstrels Song—" Still Thine Own ".. Miss Vesta Amor Refrain-" Will You be My Hollyhock"....Mr Johnny Cowan Ballad-"l)on't Forget Me.Littlo Darling". .Miss Bella Sutherland ~< Song (Comic)—" Hannah Maria Jaybird" Mr % T. Buckley Ballad—"ThcOld Wooden Rocker"..Miss Eva ■ Winnette Finale—" The Sleeping Beauties'. .Company. Part 11. THE GREAT HIBERNICON COMEDY, MOLLIE O'CONNOR! Or, IRELAND in SHADE and SUNSHINE. Coat of Characters: C. P. Doolittle, Esq. (a Tourist). .Mr Shaw Cross Julius F. Cuil'ee (Servant to Doolittle) Mr Johnny Cowan Barney O'Noil (a Guide) .. Mr Tom Buckley Charlotte (Sister to Doolittle) Miss Vesta Amor Mollie O'Connor (the Belle of Killarney) Miss May Vivian s&,The above Comedy is illustrative of a trip from New York to Ireland, embracing in its progress all tkc known places of interest in tlio Smeralcl Isle, interspersed with racy dialogue, rich sayings, fnnny jokes, beautiful scenery, soul - stirring music, ballads, songs, dances, duets, trios, &c, constituting one of the most Laughter-provoking Comedies ever written. Dross Circle, 4s; Stalls, 2s Gd; Pit, Is. ~,c&>- A NCIENT ORDER OP •*'^w®llk ""■ FORESTERS- f^silll«i* COURT ZEALANDIA AND ? i^^^m. COURT EUREKA IwfsSlWpfl Avm celebrate their l^^^^J UNITED ANNIVERSARY DINNER AND BALL, To be held On TUESDAY, 9tii OCTOBER, 1883, In the LOBNE-STREET HALL. Dinner on the table at 7.30 p.m. Dancing to commence at 9 p.m. Double Tickets, 10/6; extra Lady's Ticket, 5/. A first-class String Band will be in attend- ,; ance. Tickets may be obtained from tho following ;. Members ol: Committee:—Messrs J. Wilson, XL ... H. Keesing, W. H. Tucker, J. Lovell, J. Kay, J. .; J Cobine, F. S. Strong, W. Porteous, senr., H. Phillips, A. Beeston, AY. Fletcher, P. H. Wat- \; kins, E. Allen, W. W. Lepine, F. Watkins, E. & "., Guilford.and JAS . pniLLIPS, Hon. Sec. .. V) A N C I N (jm THE NEW WALTZ, __,_£ J Now everywhere danced in Europe6o" tralia by the upper class, also alL,_ '•■ Modern Dances, taught I)"""* PROFESSOR JULES TnttMi —Fkom Pauis— Permanent Evening Classes, Dancing ' Queon-street, TUESDAYS. Begint«|Y ;,! 7.30; Advanced, from 8 p.m. *^_J - Dovonport Hall, MONDAYS, S p.m. on Ecmuera (Mrs Law's), WEDNESDAY^ Pomsonijy (at Miss Hill's School), FRIDAYS f Pupils can join classes at any time. Terms: ivoo " Guinea. Private Lessons daily at Rcsi- : dence, Devonshire House, Hobson-slreet. Circulating Library. THE AUCKLAND CIRCULATING LIBRARY. Established 1J53. COMPRISES UPWARDS OY 0,000 BOOKS, Proprietor: N. G. Lknvox (late E. 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