The Auckland Evening Star.

VOL. XXI.-NO. 4,132.

AUCKLAND, N.Z., MONDAY, OCTOBER 1, 1888

PRICE: ONE PENNY.



Shipping. jg&JLzT TpACIFIC MAII STEAM THK UNITED ™i-n- — g TATK g QF AMERICA VIA HONOLULU, TO GREAT BRITAIN. Under Postal Contract with the Governments of New Zealand and Now South Wales. Passengers booked through to Liverpool, London, or Paris, via the Great Overland Road of America, and the Steamers of tho Atlantic Lines from Now York. Date of Date of Steamer. Tons. Sailing to Sailing to Sydney. 'Frisco. On or about Australia 3,200 — Nov. 6 City of New York.. 3,400 Oct. 20 - Zealandia 3,2-10 Nov. 12 — City oC Sydney.... 3,100 — Oct. 9 FARES :- First-class £6f> and upwarda Steerage £32 3b. ad. and upwards First-class to Sun Francisco £40 Steerage £20 Through Cabin Passengers are pormitted to lay over at Honolulu, or any of the cities of the United Status, not to exceed six months. SOUTHERN PACIFIC ROUTE. Posacngerß to and from Europo may, withou extra cost, avail themselves of the Southern Pacific Kailkoad and its connections, thoroby avoiding the winter cold of the Northern route; and for an additional cost of 821 may go to New Orleans and thence through the Southern States to Nsw York. No Shipping Orders will bo issued after i p.m. on the day before the sailing of steamers for San Fronolsco. For freight rates and all other information apply to THOS. T. GAMBLE, Agont, Lower Queen-street. *_^r_ (^TEAM TO LONDON. • ORIENT LINE. Tho following Steamships belonging to the Orient Steam Navigation Company (limited) and the Pacific Steam Navigation Company, will leave SYDNEY at the undermentioned dates (or MELBOURNE, ADELAIDE, and LONDON, via Suez Canal and Naples:— Steamer. Reg. Ton ago. Date. LuaiTANiA 4,000 Octobor 13 John Elder 4,000 Octobor 27 Cuimborazo 3,847 November 10 And the Service will by maintained by ano ceedlng steamers at Intervals of a fortnight. Fares to London—Sl7 to £76; Canal duos, 8& Parcels booked tliroush to London. Passengers can book from Auckland at a through rate to cover intercolonial fare, and to secure special advantages. Saloon passengers are allowed to break their ourney while travelling in Orient line. Passages from London can be granted in Auckland. • Arrangements have been made with Messrs Cook and Sons whereby Tourist Tickets can be issued covering cost of journey from Napleß. For plans and full particulars, apply, in Lon don, to F. Green and Co., and Anderson, Ander son and Co., Joint Managers of tho Lino; or to the Agents in Auckland, UNION STEAMSHIP CO., Fortetreet. S.S. H A W E A. Tho abovo steamor will leave Onehunga Wharf for Southern Ports at 10 a.m. sharp TO MORROW (Tuesday), 2nd Octobor. Latest train at 9 a.m. union as. Co., Fort-atroeL Bss**\p«*[ TTNION STEAMSHIP W vJ COMPANY OF NEW IkSsiSSiSft ZEALAND (LIMITED). jjj TIME TABLE.—OCTOBER. FOR TARANAKI. NELSON, PICTON, WEL LINGTON, LYTTELTON, AND WEST COAST PORTS (from Manukau). Steamer. | Date of Sailing. | !ss£ Hawka I Tiics., 2,10 a.m. I fl a.m. Wanaka I Tues.. 'J, 1 P-m. I ** """" FOR GISBORNE, NAPIER, WELVWJJTON' LYTTELTON, AND POUT CHALMERS,' (from Auckland). Manai-ouri I Fri., 5, noon I — Tb Anau I Thura., Hi noon I — FOR DUNEDIN DIRECT. Suva 1 Thurs., i, C p.m. I — ~ FOR WHANGAREI. Suva I Tues., 2. 6 p.m. I — . FOR MELBOURNE (via Bloff). Te Anau I Thurs, 11 1 *" ' FOR SYDNEY. RIKOAROOMA | Tues., 2, 5 p.m. I ~ FOR RUSSELL? Rikoabooma I Tues., 2, 5 p.m. I — Cargo must bo booked and alongside Two HOURS before advertised time of departure. Passage Tickets must bo taken at tho Com pni/s Offlco (Auckland Branch), Forlstroet. xjr OTEAM TO LONDON. COMPANY. Loavo Leave Steamer. Sydney. Melbourne. Clyde, via 80mbay..... Oot. 5 Oct. 11 Mirzaporb, via Bombay Oot. if) Oct. 25 And thenceforward evory alternate week. PMseneors and cargo booked to London, Mar- BefluSftalT'.EOTt, India, China, and Japan atltetSrn ati°ckSte issued both to first andflocond olaTsp^seSgeS at especially low rates. Chow reserved accommodation can be obtained in thin "BSSSTtaking at Auckland aecure special advantages. For all particulars apply to CRUICKSHANK 85 CO., Agenta. 18, Queen-street. Auckland. * r jr "VTORTHERN STEAM- JM SHD? CO. (LIMITED). vxsgiM&fStyiP TIME TABLE.—October. Weather and other oircumstances permitting., FROM QUEEN-STREET WHARF. ~np TAITRANGA AND BAY OF PLENTY PORTS. "q-1-.AMHR. I PATE OF SAILINQ. I Every Monday and Thursday, at Glenalg | 5 p.m. - Connects atTaurangafor OpoUKi Staffa • and Bay of Plenty Ports evory Tuesday. For Russell, Whanoaroa, and Manqonoi. lona^ I Every Monday, 5.30 p.m. FTO~WnANOARBI. WH^OAREI HEADS, AND • M.o r p«_lEycry Tuesday, 5 p.m. Wntt WHANOAREI AND WHANGAREI HEADF °n.ri!;"ng pasiengersand cargo for Waipn). . Mno^rngnr I EviryTuesdayandFriday,sp.m. For Mercury Bay. Argyll) I Tf.vcrv Monday, 4 p.m. FROM MANUKAU. For Opukake and Whanoanui. -nnwena Wednesday, 3,10 a,m. RoweSa Tuesday, 16,10 a.m. S°^'"j Tuesday, 30,10 a.m. For Hokianoa. Rnwpim I Tuesday, 9,1 p.m. SSlruesday, 23,1 p.m. For Raglan. Bowena | Friday, 12,1 p.m. —-p- FOR OPUNAKE and WHANGANTJI. -'TVmfIR ROWENA will leave Onehungi Wharf-WovTCathor, and o*ol^cto»n r, C0 CSaP^ tN no?hern^anS^ompty A g «ni a Auckland; or, A. Barnes, 6nohunga. j: Jr QTEAM TO THAMES © connectine with Rive S.S. ROTOMAHANA AND PA ENTER FROM AUCKLAND: FROM THAMES: " I ROTOMAHANA. I IfiNTEBPBISg, , 1 Tuesday" f 7-30 morning 15 afternoon Wednesday 8 morning Thnraflav I 8 morning I _^ - No cargo received for Rotomahana with «>«n?li>R"^Btock Xs _ R & TINNB> Agentol



Shipping. y^Ji^r TITAIUKU AND ONE TIME TABLE.-S.B. MANUKAU. October, 1883. Leave Onehunga: Leave Waiuku: Oct. Oct. I—Monday, 5 p.m. — . _ - , 2-Tuesday,ll.Soa.m. B—Wednesday, 7 a.m. 3—Wed., 11.30 a.m. 4—Thursday, 7.30 a.m. 4-Thursday, 12 noon 6-baturday, 8.30 a.m. 6-Saturday, 1 p.m. ,8— Monday, 9.30 a.m. B—Monday, 2 p.m. 10-Wed. 10.45 a.m. 10-Wed., 3.(5 p.m. 11—Thursday, 1 p.m. — ,o - -a~ * 12-Friday,o.3o a.m. 12—Friday, 3 p.m. _ ~ %r T 13—Saturday, 7.30. a.nu 15—Monday, 5 p.m. — ,» ~r ,"" IG—Tuesday, 10 a.m. 17-Wednesday, 7 a.m. 17-Wed., 11.30 a.m. 18-a hurs., 7 a.m. 18-Thurs., 11.30 a.m, 19—Fridayffor Manukau Heude), 8 a.m. 20-Saturday, 8.30 a.m. 20-Saturday, 1 p.m. 22—Monday, 11) a.m. Hi— Monday, 2.30 p.m. 23—Tuesday, 12 noon — „, _ — 24—Wednesday, S ».m. 25-Thursday, 2 p.m. — „ r — 2C-Fi-iday, 7 a.m. 26—Friday, 3 p.m. — „ _, — 27—Saturday, 8 a.m. 29—Monday, 4 p.m. — m . t ( 30-TucaJay, 9.39 •.«. SO—Tuesday, 5 p.m. - 81-Wed., 10 a jm. All freights payable before d olivary of gooda. J. BARK BROWN, Managing Director. J&n^Lzfi- Qs- COROMANDBL. THOMAS SCOTT, M_aißß, TIME TABLE. Ijcavea AucUaad; Leaves Carem_ad«l: rxr j, * ~\. .« Xnosday, Oot. 2, 8 pjji. Wednesday, 3,12 coon — _~, — Thursday, 4, U boob Frlday.fi, 2 p.m. _ — Saturday, 6.13 noon Weather and other oircums—<noes permitting. Not responsible in shipplßir, oarryinij, ordS oharging live stock. No cargo received without shipping Jioto, aui within half an hour of advertised tirna of de parture. AU parcels muat be prspaid on board. A. R. H. BWTODLKY. Manager. T>ASSENGERS' LIKB jJffijsgE&L. OF PACKET 3TO NJCTT Owned by THK SHAW, BAVILL Ie ALBION SHIPPING CO. (LiMiTsm), jj, Leodonhall-streot, Londkw. , The above lino of ships are regular traders to all the principal ports in New Zealand. Thoy are clipper ships, dossed Al at Lloyds, and commanded by experienced masters. Tho bill of fare is most substantial, and of tho best quality, and the accommodation roomy and convenient Tho undersigned aro empowered to grant jossages from London to New Zoaland, pay ment for which have been guaranteed in the colony. Return shipß to London also loave at almost regular Intervals. Full particulars on application to L. D. NATHAN & CO., \ OWKN & GIIAHAM. VAgeat* CRUICKSHANK & C 0..) Circulating Library. THE AUCKLAND CIRCULATING LIBRARY. Established 1853. comprises upwards of 6.000 bo«kh. Proprietor: N. Q. Lennox (latb K. Waute). The following is a list of kt« additions :— Rusden's History of New Zealand, 3 volumes McKonzic'a History of the Highland Clearances King's The Gentlo Savago Mias Yougo's Stray Pearls Tolmer's Reminisconcos at Homo and at t_« Antipodes Manning's Old New Zealand, third copy Warneford'a Tales of tho Slave Squadron Besant's Life of Professor Palmer Paxton Hood's Scottish Characteristics, Mrs Riddell's Uninhabited Houso Pigott's Recollect ions of an Irish Journalist Cranford's Dr. Claudius Granford's Mr Isaacs . Buchanan's Love Mo for Ever Hamilton Aido's Peot and Peor Grant's Buah^Ljfo 'n^JtUgimfe L^y"wotS"clwi IB]Siuinisoencoa of Court and Diplomatic Life , Haywiird's Loft to tho World Freeman's Impressions of tho Unite* States Gilmour's Among tho Mongols Pioton'B Life of Cromwell KiKhteon Months' Imprisonment Foils and Counterfoils Bradshaw's New Zoaland As It T» Duffy's Four Years of Irish History Payn'sKlt McDonald's Ca»Uo Warlock PhiUimore's Only a Black Box Memoir of Annio Keary Praod's An Australian Heroino Shortliouse's John Inglesant Anstoy's Vice Versa, a lesson to Fathers. Froudo's Life of Carlylo Modoc's Story of Molicent Yeo's The Burman Hay'B Brighter Britain Larwood's Thoatrical Anecdotes Marshall's Through America Blackmore's CristowoU Berosford Hope's The Mandretha Murray's Side Lights of English Society Ebor's Tho Burgomaster's Wlfo §onwWF»w^^rßolA™t_UU Cummings's Our Homo In Fiji .Modaarfeumme^^elng In the South Sea. Hector Malot's No Relations Franzo's Tho Jows of Barnow Morivole's Faucit of Balliol Cooper's Coral Lands LeXr Scott's Mces.r ABnoll's Hwißehold All the new vols. of AU thoY(»rßoMiArg~-. Belgravia. Bow Bells, Cosao s Maptdne, Chambors's Journal, Cornhlll MagaKta*. Family H(^ld, London Sc-etyjJ&mdon Journal, Tlnsloy's Magazine, Temple Bar, Time, Longman's Magarine, Chrlßttan World Magazino, &c. ADDITIONB ARE MABB DAILY. SUBSCRIPTION, S3 PBB O.UARTE* J BOtTBtB BOBBOBIFTIOS, Bs. Tho Proprietor has pleasure In »"<"""*£ that, for the greater ««?venienco of hissubaerib Great numbers of new works aro MnttauaHy being placed on the sholveSjand this mrpjly will only be kept up if the subscriptions warrant Hotolkeepers, Boardinghouso-kcepers, and others w ilferoatly oblige.'by retnrntajt to ataw address any books bearing tho labels of this Sbrary! Upwards of 2,< Of volumes aro now missing. Drapery. Auckland straw bonnet 'and MILLINERY WAREHOUSE, Corner of WELLESLEY-STREET AND MARKET ENTRANCE. MRS RICHARD SOMERVILLE Hftvlni? succeeded Mrs Rountree in the abwn Bufiness, would, while solicitingr the sup port of the Ladies of Auckland, confidently recommend hor NEW FASHIONABLE, AND WELI* SELECTED STOCK OP SEASONABLE GOODS As deserving of their notice, and hopes that h« MODERATE CHARGES will become as HOUSEHOLD WORDS. - A HANDSOME SHOW-ROOM upstairs, COBf f ortablo fitted er, sutfe. - Ladies' Retiring Rooms adjoining. we AN EARLY CALL SOLICITED. I DEFERRED 1 I p A YMENT 1 I, I SYSTEM I _ v ♦ *_/ mAILORS, DRAPERI j MILLINERS, AND OUTFITTERS, HOBSON-STREET, -- HAVE A WELL-ASSORTED STOC OF THE BEST CLASS GOODS. *» T^lp^d« hWotk m ban^p bell - Guaranteed. Tho Defekhbd Payment System hat be _ found to bo a great boon, byejjbtojwe in with limited incomes to procure necessarlei the easiest possible way. INSPECTION INVITED. _~



Business Notices. TDI AND W. FOWLER, PLUMBERS, OASFITTKRB, AND BRASS FOUNDERS, 48 AND 50, YIOTORU-STRKET. TO SHIPBUILDERS AND OTHERS. JF. AND TV, FOWLER having bought from Mr A. Stevens his Stock o£ Patterns, are new propaved to do all CaaUaga at the shortest notice and on tbu most reasonable torus. Damps ami Spikes always an band, and at Lowest Rates. A ÜBHsit, 1883. Comb and S n / CHOICE SELECTION /**/ CHAN DBLIERS. /q+ / TANK* BRACKETS, yC,/TINWARK, GLOBES, & ftj /^/ PLUMBIN0' Town raicua/^y^ELLHANGING, *a, /^>/ At Shortest Notice and /v/ T«wu Pricaa, / / 0. MArS BUILDINGS, ' / DKVONPOBT. (ST BM&OIAL APPOnrXMEDfTJ nixoN's /TTngbr a li (Awarded Prlza Modal Sydney K_hibiti«_) A NON-ALCOUOLIO, REFRESHING, AND STIMULATING BEVKUAGK. MAY BS PROCURED" EVERYWHERE, QUART AND PINT BOTTLES. PURCUASBRB AUK CAUTtONKD AttAINJTT INFBUIOK IMITATIONS. SOLE AGSBMMWholcsalo) :- ARTHUR 11. NATHAN. THE RIVERSDALB MANUFAC TUUING CO. (Limjtkd). TANNERS, CUimiEliS. ITSLLMONGEHS. iMPOUTEUS OF ENGLISH, AMKKICAN, AND FOREIGN LEATHERS, GRINDERY. SHOE MERCERY. TOOLS, AND ALL TIIK HByi'ISITKH OK TIUJ BOOT & SHOE TRADES. Tho It.II. Co. (Ldmltcd) have now on hand and to arrive, a Splendid Assortmont, aad First-rate Value In Colonial Sole, Kip, Calf, Split Brown and Black Harness Leathers, &c, &a Also, First-rate Talus in Frenon and English Calf Calf Kid, Patent Calf, American Buff Split Enamel, East India Kip, &c, &c. Aluchino Silks, Machine Threads, Gvindcr., Tools, aud Shoe Mercery of all descrip tions. CASH BUYERS OF HIDES, SKINS, WOOL, AND TALLOW. Tannery: I Olllco and Store: avon dale. | s2, grey-street. Telephone 95. WM, S. HAMPSON, Soorctary. UNION STKAM S\W MOULDIBG BABH, AND DOOR COMPANY (LIMITED.) MECHANICS' BAY FACTORY AND TIMBKR YARDS. Tho Company no«flo« to CMtoraew it» re- Bamptlon of Maoufactarlnu operation* la stook licea at Doors and Bashes. The BuslneaslJi Manufactured Good*, Tlmbar, and Mouldings, will In fatura bo wholesale onlT. Tho Company offers Hborol discounts on Itt printed prim lists, to induce buyer* to keep its goods In atook, and to order In -wholesale lota. Orders for Timber aud Moulding*. In quan tities o< 20,000 foot and upwards, are received for exeoution from Talma Sawmills. Delivery Is given at any publlo wharf In Anokland Harbour, or at the Company's private wharf, Meohanlos" Bar. Parohasers under this arrangement will secure delivery at Mill prices, with freight added, -saving ißtarmodlaw charges consequent <* passing through thn retell yards. CWgoes m ordetod win br arrangement b» stored In the Conipr.iij*i yards daring the Customer"» oonvenlei>e«. SPECIAL. The Company f m_l«he» from TAIRUA. Moor. Ing, lilnißff. Architraves. Skltfinge, and Mould iansof superior quality. «• hitherto mamfaa tared In Mechanics' Bay. To sort up wholesale orders, small lira wTO ba furnished from MeehaHkB1 B»y to snß enr tomera' requlrememtt. Aookland. 21st Angoot. 1883. ____—__-—-»—————-———■————■— mo PHOTOGRAPHERS. A. B. BROOMHALL & CO., PHOTOGRAPHIC STOCK IMPORTERS, 48, SnOBTLAND-BTBBBT, AUCKLAND, Havo on sale every ronuiaito for Amateur and Professional Photographers.: ! Improved Tourists' Sots, complete, from #8. , TTVEVONPORT, NORTH SHORE. WELLS BROS., OAKTEKH, CARRIERS, ETC. Coal, Firewood, and Coke, for Stove parposee. Coko Is cheaper than coal. All kinds of Fencing dono at lowest rates. Estimates given. Bricks, Lime, Shells, Abli Tiles, &c., always on hand, SUPERIOR CORRUGATED TANKS. • j. lTkean Has for Salo a number of tho abeve, with Tape, ready for use, prioe 356, at hU shop, Wollestoy- StoSrt S (n«t door to Orowftert Stahtart. Largo Quantities of Spouting, Ridging, and Do^n Pipes always in Stpok. Verandßll^ curved at the shortest noUco. Country orfleM will always receive his prompt attention. Lead Washers always on hand. *-|^-ORTH SHORE. DAVIES 8R03., Carriers, &c Our 'Busses and Expresses meet all steamers. !• Furniture, Goods, and Parcels, addressed to us, removed with despatch at lowest charges. D Bros thank tfio residonts of Devonport aad District for their liberal patronage, and assure thorn that all care will bo used in delivery of tttfat Mr Peel's Office, Victoria Rood - will be punctually attended to. . HO S. J~. HARBUTT, MANUFACTURER OF CORN BROOMS, Auckland. TRADE IkAPAI [ MARO, The Commercial Public aro kformeoVtha this bond is now carried on under thediroetio: »____»=_§§_____ -OINNEY'S FREE STORE Tho undersigned has opened a Large Store FORT-STREET for en STORAGE PURPOSES,! f And la prepared to make * -18-RALA^VA^pN GOODS HJ, Yt, BINNS*



Notices of Removal. "VT OTI C E OF REMOVAL. CHAS. E. COOKE (Associate Institute Civil Engineers), CIVIL ENGINEER AND SURVEYOR, Has Removed from Rattray's Buildings to Canada Buildings, late City (Journal Offices. T^OTICE OF REMOVAL* HENRY G. WADE, A.R.LB.A., ARCHITECT, CANADA BUILDINGS, QUEEN • STREET, Late City Council Offices. "J^OTICE OP REMOVAL, MR. ROBERT BROWNING, Solicitor, has Removed from Shortlond-atrcet to his New Clumbers, at the comer of Vulcan Lano and Hlch-street. IVTESSRS. JACKSON AND RUSSELL, i ■"■*■ SOLICITORS, Have REMOVED from Fort-stroet to No. M, Sbortlano Cbesosnt (Oppauito Messrs A. Clark ft Son's Warahou«e). Ist Septembor, 1883. "jyOTICE TO CLIBNTB. Mr Beals, Solicitor, has romoved to No. 12. Marcantilo Chambers (ground floor), Queen street, betwoon Bank of New Zealand and Fiaher'a. JM. Amd J. MOWBRAY hoy» romorei • to SchuriFs Buildings, Fort-street <onpo , site Union Steamship Co.'s OUlce. Land and Estate Agents. MT. CLAYTON, • HOUSE, LAND. COMMISSION AGENT AND SHIP BROKER Allotments for Sals at Hamilton, NeyKJWtJ^ Alexandra, and North Shore. Monoy lent on good security. Offlco: 30, Insurance Building^. JOHN SOPPET, House, Lond, and Gonoral Coinmißaion Ascnt, No. 8, Queea stroet, has for immediato aaU (really ctnaip) j~ 1 oomfortublo 5-roomud Cottaga, Pausoaby; (terms vory easy); also, 1 7-roomod Hoose, 1 6-roomed House, 2 4-roomed Cottages, ana. 1 small Store, in town; 2 Dairy Farms, lit miles' from town; 3 portly-improved Farms, uno iU» acres, the other 150 aarex, about 12 miles from town; and sovorol other City and Suburban Properties at equally Low Prices. Poultry. T ONSDALE POULTRY YARDS FOR SALE-EGGS FROII PRIZE POULTRY. Per Dozen. Dork Bmhinas (winners of eight first prizes) 21 8 Second Prlzo Dark Brahinoa 10 6 Light Brnhmoß 10 6 Brown Leghorns 21 0 Bufl'Cochins 15 0 Blnck Spanish 10 8 White Spaniah 10 6 Mcnorcos 10 6 Longsnans . 10 0 Grey Dorkings 10 6 Plymouth Itocks 10 6 CrovoCcours 10 0 Houdans .. , 10 6 Goldon Spanglixi Ilamburirs .. ~ .. 10 8 Golden Pencilled Hombures 10 6 SUvor Spangled Hamburgs „ .. .. 10 B Bhick Red Giuno .. 10 B DuckwingGamo 10 0 Bhick Rod Game Bantams 10 B Duckwlng Game Bantams 10 6 HALF-BRED POULTRY. Black Spanish and Brahma SO Gamo and Brahnu 5 6 Aylcsbury Ducks 10 6 Rouen Ducks 10 0 English Carrior Pigeons, per pair .. .. 15 0 Apply to J. ABBOT, Hobson-strect, Or, on the Farm, WaJkomltL Insurance. "DEDUCTION IN FIRB PvATES. NEW ZEALAND INSURANCE COMPANY CAPITAL ONE MILLION STERLING. FnH5 RISKS taken on tho most LIBERAL TERMS. PROMPT SETTLEMENTS. — VNDOUBTED SECURITY. GEO. P. I'IKRCB. Manager, riOVBRNMENT LIFE INSURANCE. Itt HbadOfficb: PROVINCIAL BUILDINGS, Wellington. Ibs only new zealand lifb owiob. GOVERNMENT SECURITY, MUTUAL INSURANCE, LOWK3T PREMIUMa t The Ordlnwr Branch Offers an Inwuranoa of 48,200 at Oio premium charged elsewhere for £1,000, cq, nivalont to Ak Immkdiatb Bomts orr tSBB, In addition ta Full Participation la ProfltA WORKMAN'S INSURANCE Specially provided for In the INDUSTRIAL BRANCH. Policies Isbotbd prom £6 UrwinDß, yrtrn tST PARTICIPATION IN PROFTra"E» PREMIUMS PAYABLE WEEKL'S, For which a Collector will call. SPECIAL TABLES FOR CHILDRBN. Policies of £20 and Upwards, after Three Years, can bo surrendered for Cash, or for a Froc Policy. LIBERAL REGHTLATIONS. NOTE.—Tho Government not only brings In suranco within tho reach of nearly ovory man, woman, and child in the community, but pro vides tho description of policy and mode of pay ment best suited to tho requirements of each. D. M. LUCKIE, CovMffleioNßß. Earthenware, &c The cheapest AND BEST ASSORTMENT. m OF >5 rf CROCKERY. CHINA. AND | GLASSWARE B G. BROWNING'S! S 267, queen-street (Neaii Market Ektbancd). EstabUshcd 1865. "™ FANCY GOODS. CHINA, GLASS, AND EARTHENWARE. BOYLAN AND TANFIELD, DIRECT IMPORTER 3 Of Evory Depcription OF CHINA GLASS AND EARTHENWARE, IT4 DOEEN-STREBT, O foW doors bdOW Auckland Savings Bank (opposite Darby-street). THE LARGEST, CHEAPEST, AND BEST ASSORTMENT IN NEW ZEA LAND. NEW GOODS, From some ot the best English, French, Gorman, and American Munufaotorleei constantly arriving. N.8.-WHOLESALE AND RETAIL?



money. MONEY TO LEND, in large and small sums, at current rates of Interest Apply to PETER OUPHANT, Solicitor, Hlgh-stroot. MONEY TO" LEND, at a moderate rate of interest.—Apply to JACKSON & RUSSELL, Solicitors, Fort-atreet. MONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage, on First-oloss Freehold Securities. W. COLEMAN, Solicitor, National Insurance Buildings. MONEY TO LEND, on Real Estate, in sums of 860 and upwards, at the current rates of interest—Apply Wm. S. Coohrano, Fort; street, MONEY TO LEND, in large or small sums, at usual rates of interest. CONNELL & COOPER, Solicitors, Vulcan Lane. EXCHANGE ON NEW YOEK AND LONDON, in sums suit. FOR SALE BY ARNOLD, HINKS, &; CO., Corner of Custom-houso and Fort-streeto. MONEY LENT ON PROMISSORY NOTES. HOUSES, FURNITURE, SCO. BILLS DISCOUNTED DAILY! MORTGA6KS NEGOTIATED. JOHN W. HARDIE, LiNB, Commission, anm Estate Agent, HISH-gTREKT, Apem.Aßß. £LO TO £I,OQO. "\7TOTORIAN LOAN AND DISGOUNT V AGENCY. HIGHSTRK^r, AUCKLAND (ewßsrra «ty council offices). Money advanced from £10 to f11.090 on Porsoasi Soourlty, Beedß of Property, Shares, Bcm. Repayments can bo mode in Instalments of One Shmiasa ran Wkbic f«r eaoh P»»n» bor rowed, or In any way to suit borrowers, CnamanloatLons OonJldeutlal, PO_BT-t»»ICK AnDRESB! B«Z 90, AuokUuifl. TNT)USTRIAL AND PROVIDENT A. PKRMANKNT BUILPIKC. LAN», ANB INVB9TMKNT SOCpTY «F AUOK LANB iflontitm Of Ywmian Lamb mo WEBTMENT »EPARTMENT. TJ?to Seototy le bow l««ing INVESTIKO SHARKS onftiury, Oarrying fkU nito of Interest and Pmflt. »AU>-OP SHARES «f <20 oaob, oarrrlne 7 per capt intorcst (payoblo hull-yearly) ana par fiupation In Surplus Proflte. DORBOWTNG SEPARTMKNT. Tha Society advances on Approved Froohold and Leasehold Property to Uio extent of ttuee ftoxtliß the value , UAtTowcrs may pay off part *r tat whole of tholr Mortgages at any tima Itoduccd Table of lUiluh and any further par ticulars required may bo obtained ut the Society's aiUoci). i GEORGE FRASER, Manager. LONDON MOKTGAGE, LOAN, AND DISCOUNT BANK. 60, BHORTLANDSTRHET, A»cklak» (Opkjsitb a. Cla«k & SoNu' 'WABnnowsm), And Little Colllns-strcot, Melbourne. LOANS ARE ADVANCED FROM £10 TO £1,000. Vpon personal, freehold, and leasehold security, rapayablo by Weekly, Monthly, or Quarterly Instaliucnb), at Lowest Current Rates. Advances mode on Furniture without removal, and uli climsea of Mcrclumdiße. LO ANB Oil ANTIOD BION LIVE POLICIES, LEO ACIBS, IKB INTKIIKSTS UNDKK WILLS. BILLS DISCOUNTED AT CURRENT RATES. LOAWBUPONDRPOSITOyDKBOa. RffiPAYMKNT BY EJUBV liWTALMKNTB. FORMS GRATIS. All oonKannloationß and interviews bold strictly confldontlaL D6KLAND PERMANENT CO OPEI\ATIVE BUILDING & INVEST [T SOCIETY. (Office : 147, Quken-btkket. LOANS granted upon approved securities of Freehold or Leasehold Properties in sums of £20 to £13000, principal and interest boing repay able in instalments at tho following Rhuduku Ratkb for repayment of ouoh «10'J borrowed:— Repayments extend ,>„_ \\r pn \. I Total Amount iiift over ° ° i Repayable. i vi-irn <(, 4. -£ B. d. SySS :: " " i li^o" jJSS " - » 136 18 9 U / HUB) •■ •• ■» < ,!■ lA Q R ttnnni 7 1 111 I-l " iaye!S :: :: c 3 «■« a And in tho same propcrUon for smallor or hirtjer loans. DKPO3ITS.—Tho Socloty receives Monoy on Deposit- — Repayablo at 7 days' notice, 5 per cent per «"»• JOHN BATGK R. Soorotarr. Lime. fi ROUND LIMB. GROUND LIME. FOR SALE, SOUTHGATB'S MAHURANMHYD^ULIC GROUND rivaled for durability and hard-sotting dualities). For tanks and otkor wot work it Is a nrsUHass material. B-"Aaah^a^ 01iyT:. Business Curds. W. Leys, BOOK BINDER, PAPER RULER. ACCOUNT DOOK MANUFACTURER. rnHEH DOORS ABOTB " STAB " OJWMXB. MERCHANTS1 ACCOUNT BOOKft iNBtIBANCB AND MINTNO RBCaSTHR BOOKS Speciallt Ruled and Bowd. Muflio, Maputlnos, Publio 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 RULItD. W 11. SKINNER AND SON, V* • Bnildors. Carpontcrs, and Joiners, Vulcan Lane. All Branohos of tho Building Trodo oxecuted by Exporloncod Workmon. Shop Fronts, Offloo Fittings, feo. , TpDWARD BARTLEY, "^ ARCinTECX. STICHBURY'S BUILDINGS, QUEEN-STREET. [OARD.] WJ. DALTON, 6.8., • AnWHTKCT ANl> StTRVESOR, Has Roinovcd to High-street (f ronting Vulcan Lane), over Mr Whito's, Law Stationer. PATENT AGENT .. : 1 H en'dbrson lIOUSIS, SHIP, SIGN, AND GENERAL DECORATIVE PAINTER, NO. 8. WYNDH AM-STBEBT. WTZTIAM THOMAS, Corner of Lorno and Victoria-streets, Auckland East, ~v r n-n i t ■ —EnsscZ ARCHITECTURAL SCULPTOR AND CARVER. % Inscriptions Accurato and Boautlful. Monnments, Tombs, Hoadstonos, and every dracripUonof Stone Work at the Lowest Possible Prices for Town and Country. . Established 18M. . Martin mcdermott, I iocnaed Waterworks Plumber, molcsalo and" Retail Tinsmith, Gasflttor, and Locksmith. All Orders Punctually Attended to. AUCKLAND, Victoria-street East, and at Collcgo Roaa, Ponsouby. -rr^ARNOCK BROTHERS, SOAP AND CANDLE MANUFACTURERS, COX'S CREEK, RICHMOND. Oman! DURHAM - STREET, AUCKLAND. Cash Purchasers of Tallow, Wool, Sheepskins, and Bones. JOSEPH TAYLOR, Chancbrv-btbekt, WHOLESALE OYSTER DEALER, Has always on hand COTenua4o!o^ l!;, Bhip ping and country orders attended to.



_ Sporting. £10,000 OX THE TUT ELBOURNE pup, SHAKES Z .. 5s EACtt MELBOURNE SWEEP CO. (LIMITED), THE MELBOURNE SWEEP CO. (LIMITED), just formpd with working capital or filO 000 for the carrying out, on a largo scale, of bonafida Consultations or Sweeps on all important racing events throughout tho entire colonies THE MELBOURNE SWEEP CO. (LIMITED) wishes the puhlic to clearly understand that this is not an all prizono blimk" consultation, or anytliing of that sort, but is a legitimate and boiiafide transaction, for the faithful carrying out of which we deduct tho usual 10 per cent* which, with interest on money subscribed, will fairly reinunerato us and at the sauio timo pre- Tent tha publio from being gulled by sham sweep promoters without addresses. First Horso .. £1000 Non starters .. £500 Second Ilorsu .. 2001 20 Prizes at Ss\. 1000 Third Horso .. 1000 500 do £1.. 000 Starters (div.) .. 1000 Total.. ..£IO,OOO Constituting what is undoubtedly tho bost pro gramme ever issued. Four tickets for a pound, but we shall send any lesser number to any address. Post-ofllec orders, bank notos, or choques rocoived. If stamps are sent, please add exchange Membership fee, 3d. Tho draw- Ing will take placo 3rd November, admission to which will bo by tioket, which shareholders can have on application. The result posted to all subscribers immediately, and advertised throughout the colonies. Prospectus posted frco. En oloss an addressed envelope unstamped, No «harg» for reply or result tiokets sent by return post. Address—E. J. THOMPSON, Seo. Melbourne Sweep Co. (Limited), Prondorgast's Hotel, Bourke-Btrqot, Melbourne. £4000 nm prize. £4000 L AI~D ON' S GRAND CONSULTATION ON THU MELBOURNE CUP. TICKETS US EACH, tdtHone. _MOOO i Prizesolfim.CIOOQ 2nd Horso.. .. 2000 6 Prized of fllOO.. £00 3rdHorso.. .. 1000 5 Prizes of £60 _ 250 Starters divide _ 400 i Prizes of £25 „ leo Non-Btarters .. 600 15 Prizes of £10 _ U0 20,000 Tiokets, at Ids each, £10,000. Each tioket has six chances, being drawn six times, viz., once for the Cup, and once for each lot of Money Prizca. When convenient, send P.O. orders, payable to La' Don. Country oh ques most udd Is for exchange, and must bo marked correct by Bank. If Bank Notes arc aent. please use two envelopes, one sealed and placed instido the other. Registered Letters and Telegrams will not on any account be received. Purchasers of a Book, containing 25 tickets, will receive one tioket as commission. This Consultation will be advertised 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 the drawing. A commission of Ten per cent, will be deducted Iron] all prizes to pay expenses. Enclose two stamps for reply and result. Result Blips posted Immediately after drawing. Result will also be advertised in all tho principal papers. Will jloso before November sth. Intending investors ihould apply early, as the list Is filling rapidly. Address— LA' DON, care Of 8. A. Asher, Box 301, Post Office, Aaokland; or, LA* DON, are of a A. Asher, 286. Queen-street, A""*-'""*, ORIENT'S MELBOURNE CUP CON SULTATION, 1883.-10,000 Shares at *2 lach. Full Share, £2; Half Shore, £1. 620 frizes. First Horse, £4000; Second, £2000; Third S1000; othor Starters, £1000; Non-starters, £1500; md 192 Cosh Prizes, ranging from«B10 to £500. fotal, £20,000. Add Exchange to Cheques; two tamps for roply and result Result Slips posted o all Subscribers immediately after Drawing. Vpplications by letter only, addressed to ■ ORIENT, care of W. Sinclair, Eastern Ai-cado" ilelbourno. r> ACE INVESTIGATION COMPANY'S EV DISCUSSION On the MELBOURNE CUP. To bo rnn on Nov G 18F3. Closes Nov. 2,1883. 12,000 MEMBERS at 10s. 150 PERFORMERS. CASn AWAIiDS. first .. ..£I6OO 6at £50 .. .. £300 Second .. . 800 10at~30...... 3Qfl- Jthera ... .. 800 90at 6 .. .. *** £1050 «1«6 NOMINATION PRIZE 3. Winner. I Second. i Thlrc. Ist Prize. filOOilst Prize.. fi7s|lst Prize .. *M tadPrizo.. 70.2udPrizo~ 50;2ndPri«e- 30 Ird Prize.. 50 3rd Prize„ 803 rd Prize.. _&> £220| £155! filOO EACH TICKET HAB NINE (9) CHANCES. /To* Holder ■» 300PWZES. fte^sTe [300PR1ZKS. ( 20toL J Kaon member for every share names a horse, which will bo written aoross the duplicates kept by tho company. Those numbers having the winner written on them will be put together; tho First throe drawn viU receive the prizes as above. Tho same wIU bo repeated with those having the Second written on them; and again also thoeo with tho Third-formlDß 3 distinct drawings, which will, of course be drawn after the winners are deolai-e.i. In the event (in cither of the 3 cases) of only Two Mcmberßnamiog the placed ho'seu, tho 3 Prizes will be divided between theni; if only One (m either -f the S oases), he will receive all S Prizes duo to whion ever ho named. lßt, and, or 3rd. A nubßorlbei say holding 8 shams, can name tho one horse ? timos, or 3 difforent horses, one to each share. N B ■ TwoGuiNKASrtndependentoftheSweep) will bo given to tho monitor first naming (he w mot. Apply by lotter (with stamps for re Blies) addressed- SINBAD. care of Mr Bodley Cx 3* Post Office, DW»X»g««wrf totton or telegrams not received. N.EI - A cart et the noiuinations can be had by sending « pftimped addressed envelope. ■!■ WILL CLOSK NOVEMBER 2. 1883. 20,000 MEMBERS at 10s. MELBOURNE ~CUP-Run 6thNot. NEW ZEALAND CUP-Run oth Nov. ersp to the tov^S fit the odds mo STto a&T i Seven Separate Drawings, eaoh Bint - " " ~ *900 Sooond •• " •• "* _ m Stotera "(about £30"oaohr - ■ " 1906 Non-Startors (about £16 eaob) - - NEW ZEALAND OUP.-M PeriomTera.^ First " ~ 100 Soconci "•""""„* 2i>o Btorters"(aboutJs2BeaohV ~ - - fj* Non Storterot»bout£lS each) .. ~ wT 15'^.".-» Ada's last Melbonrne Cup of 14,060 members filled Bix days Previous to advertised day of Sb. thusproving the confidence placed in Letter only torn MA NTUA. Care of Mr Abraham, Box 351, Post-offloe, to Ada Mantua. ) (.accepted. bu-ati this. —Namea and addresses ot six prfnoipal XerTfurnished to this journal on application, bnt not for publication. , £20,000 To be Distributed on the •VTBLBOUBW E OU P, 1883 •"■*■ To bo run on November 6th. ALL PRIZES |7~NO BLANKS llt "THE MELBOURNE TURF CLUB" Desire to inform the Sporting Pu£ US, Qa>X they have made arrangements for holding a Mammoth Sweep on the forthcoming Melbourne CupTwhlch for Novelty,Fidellty,antfAdvantag< has no equal in Australia. CAPITAL: £20,000 in 20,000 Shares of £1 each. First Horse .. £3.000 4 prizes of £500..£2 001 Second Hone* 1000 8 „ 250.. S.W Third Horse .. 1.000 10 „ 200.. 2.00 Starters divide 1,000 20 „ 100.. 2,00' Non-starters., 1,000 _ fi — Tho remaining £5,P00 will be employed by th Club in making a book on tho Cup and otne races, that is. laying and taking the odds by n«w Bystem, tho success of which has bte: practically proved. It is estimated that th profits accruing from this source will rang from £5 000 to £15.000, the whole of which (bot capital and profits) will be equally diyido amongst subscribers who were unsuccessful i drawing either a Horse or a prize in the AJan moth Sweep. Each subsonber will be sur per cent commission deduoted from au * Address- rawiAßingeS&SU.



■- i. ... ... — i .... T7i Sporting. jl/T E L B 0 Ull N E CUP. finaTL notice. All intending Subscribers to No. 3 are respect fully requested to send in their names not Tatar than MONDAY noxt, October .ist, the List being nearly full. ADAM I)EDE. :150*w^ L2OOO MELBOURNE CUP, 1883. G. FLANEUR'S CONSULTATION. 2000 Members at £\ Each. 150 PRIZES. First Horse , £700 Sco»ndHorßO 880 ■ Third Horse ...» ... 200 Other Starters (Divided) 80S Non-starters (Divided) 600 It is advisable that remittances be mad« by Psßt-ofilca Order, Bank Notes, or Marked Cheques. Exchanges to Cheqaes must be added, with stamp far reply. Applications by lottor only, Registered Letters or Telegrams will not, on any aocount. be reoeived. Drawing, undar tho BupervisUn of a Committee of the Investors, will Uko place abeut 81st October. Kesult blips forwarded to Subscribers imme diately after Drawing, Address-" G. FLANEUR," Cora D. TWOHILL, Fork Hotel, Atuklasd. LOLA MONTH W GRAND CONSULTATION MELBOURNE ANiYnkW ZEAIjAND ■ CUPS. 1883, Of 10.000 MemDers at 103 each. Ist Prize, 1000 sovereigns: 2nd Prize, 1800 ha!. BOVoreiKiiSj 3rd ftiza, 1000 orowns, ineiwuCuj, j Mklbournk (!up , Nbw Zealand Cup | DIBTKIDUTiON. | IIISTIUIIUTtON. Ist Horse.. _ £1000 latHor.e.. .. AKX» 2nd Horse .. £.100 • 2nd Horse „ £»k 3rd Horse.. .. £250 3rd Hot so.. .. aa Starters (dlvldodl £100 Bur tors (divided) £18> Non-starters Non-starters (divided) _ £5501 (divided) .. £37* £27001 £23U Grand Total—Five Thousand Pound*. Each ticket has two chances, and can dr»« the first horse In each event. Drawing onto the supervision of Committee of Shareholders. Apply by letter. Please forward Post Offlot Orders when convenient; ills safer than sending notes, being equal to registration. Cheques mom be marked correct by bank, and have Is odduc lor exchange when from country. Two stamp* lor reply and result. Circulars containing ful partiotucxß, and forma for applying for tickets sent free to any address on application. Will dose on or before sth November next. Address— LOLA MuNTE3. Care Mr A. Mow, Box 317. Post Office, Dunodin. Two Thousand Pounds for 10s. A FORTUNE KB. A FORTUNE K8 FOB ° FOR ° ADAMASTOR'S NOVELTY CONSULTATION. ON THE MELBOURNE CUP, 18S3. To be Ran on the eth of November. Capital A'iooo In 20,000 Shares of 6s each. iBl Prlies guaranteed. To be distributed ai follows v— Mblboubhk Cup. Cash Awakds. First £500 Sat..£looeach Second _ ..300 5 at.. 60 each Third .. .. 200 10 at.. 25 each Starters (divided) 500 20 at. 12 10b each Non-starters ..1000 10 at.. 6 fiaensh 200 at.. 5 Oil each £2500 Km Each Ticket hoe Beven separate ohanoes. Bar and Cash Awards Doing dm vvn Lxc separate!} Please send Pontoflica Oiders, wt.en co venient, or Bank Notes. Cheque« must h. marked "correct" by Bank. If Stamps ai sent tor Tickets please odd One Shilling In tl. Pound extr*. NOTICK.-Ue,<ißterert Ijtttterß N>. Arceptod. Two ttainps required for ruply ai>. result. Will cloaa on or about the third .. Vovember. Addrees :-•• ADAMASTOR." Care of Lyons and Hart -■rrr-i n._ ni no—"■■•uuiln x ,,_ O ' * Roftlstored Lottors not accepted. I O Telegrams or Letters containing Money not accepted. THE CONSULTATION ON MELBOURNE CUP, 1883. MELBOURNE CUP, 188 S. X START IN LIFE FOR FIVE SHILLINGS. 2,000 MEMBERS AT ss. . | P-R I Z E S. First «§•> Second <S Third 85 Starters 10P Nou-startera Uo ma This Consultation has been organised to en able tho General Public, for a small outlay, to participate in the Greatest Kaoo of the year, me Qcntlomon of undoubted position nave kindly consented to acton tho Committoo. It U> advisable that Remittances be mode (stOier by P. 0.0. or StamM. For four or more Tickets, Bank Notes or Cheques niado payabU to bearer or number will bo received. Cheques must bo marked correct by Bank, and a shilling added lor exchange. Apply by letter only, enclosing tiro stamps fer replies. 1.A.L,, Care of Dellor and Warden, Post-offlce, Newton, Auckland. N.B.— Intending Investors should apply early as tho list will nil rapidly. Robert" blaikie, member of tattersaiivs, Hns Books Open on all Forthcoming Events— V.R.C. Derby Melbourne and New Zealand Ctips (Doublo or Single Event). Longest Current Odds Laid, Address: TattorsaU's. Auckland. THE AUCKLAND RACING CLUE SPRING MEETING, SATURDAY, 10TH NOVEMBER, 1883. Nominations, Spring Handicap and Hurdles September 28,1883. "OAKURANGA HUNT CLUB. annuTl~races Will toko place, on the ELLERSLIE Raee courso, SATURDAY, 27th OCTOBEE, 1883. Entries close FRIDAY, 12th October, at 4 p.ia. HE AUCKLAND AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL ASSOCIATION ANNUAL SHOW Will bo hold in the Show Yards, Grcon Lano, ON THURSDAY AND FRIDAY, Bth and 3th Nov., 1883. ADMissioN-First Day, Ss; Second Day, la. Entries close on WEDNESDAY, 3!st October. mHE ANNUAL ATHLETIC SPORTS _L (In conjunction with above) Will take place, on the ELLERSLIK Race courso, ON FRIDAY, Otii NOVEMBER, 1883. Pi-inco of Wales's Birthday.) See Programme. Art Union. ART UNION OF OIL AND WATEii COLOUR PAINTINGS, Including— MAORI LAND" —scene on Roto Etc.—Oil Painting by C. Blomfield, Auckland. APPROACHING MILFORD SOUND. 11-. Watofcolour by J. Gully, Nolson. "ON THE BEACH AT LYTTELTON. -Oil Painting by J.Gibb,Christchurch. "LAKE WAKATD?U."-Watorcolour by J. .-GOVERNOR^'BAY, LYTTELTON." - Oil PataUng by J. Gibb, Cnristohurch. .' T AKF TARAWERA - MORNING." - Oil Blomfleld, Auckland. .. t aVV TARAWERA - EVENING." -OU "byC.Blomfleld/Aucklond. Tho Drawing will take placo at J. Leech's, Shortland-stroet,ontho Society of Arts principle, when tho list is filled. Each subscrlbet will re ceive a boudoir Photo, of C. Blomnold's latgo OU Painting of "Maori LaniU . t ' .'■' ■ ■



Amusements. The Choral Hall. ORCHESTRAL SOCIETY'S ORCHESTRAL SOCIETY'S NEW SERIES OP MONTHLY "POPULAR CONCERTS, ONTHLY JT OPULAR V^ONCERTS, HELD ON THE Finst; Thursday in Eveiiy Month. FIRST CONCERT ON rpiIUESDAY, i~*CTOBER ATB, 1883. CONDOCTOR.... HERR CARL SCHMITT. PROGRAMME :— 1. Overture, "La Dame Blanche".. Boildieu ORCHESTRAL SOCIETY. 2. Song, " Tho Bordar Bride " .. Mocckel MR A. H. STUART. 3. Andante and Minuet, and Trio, from the " Surprize " Symphony Haydn i. Song, " The Wood Nymph's Call" Langtun Williams MISS CULPAN. fi, Marche Funebre; (arranged for Orchestra) .. Chopin 6. Aria, " Par oho me dica ancora " (II Casteilodi Keiulworth) .. Donizetti MISS STAUNTON. 7. Walts, " Blue Danube " .. .. Strnnss INTERVAL. 8. Overture, "IFigaro" Mozart 8. Duet (from the Opera of "Faust," with Orchestral AccomJ .. .. Sphor MRS CHADWICK AND MR STUART. 10, String Quartette, " Adagio, Minuet, and Trio, and Finale, Op." ... Bavin MESSRS C. AND J. HEMUS, CLOUGH, AND EDGER. U. Canzonetta, "My Mother Bids Me Bind Mr Hair" (with String Quintette Accompaniment) .. Haydn MRS JUDSON. 12. Song, " A Freah'ning Breeze " ~ Ifandeoger MR J. TCNOX. 13. Wedding March ("Midsummer NightVDream") .. ~ Menddsso?m I Poora opea at 7.30 ; to commence at 8 p.m. Admission :— Front aBATSjRBSERVED), a?. 6d. : Remainder cw Hall, ONE SHILLING. Scuts rnny be reserved at Messrs Upton and Ca'e H. F. EDGER, Hon. Seo. r ] XTEWTON EXCELSIOR CRICKET i.l CLUB. GRAND VOCAL AND INSTRUMENTAL CONCERT, In Aid of tub Funds. TUESDAY, 2nd OCTOBER, 1883. In th.» CoNQitKQATiONAL lLux, Edinburgh street. Part I. Duet, Piano and Violin—" Blue Bells of Scot land "..Mr J. Hemus and Prof. Lambert. Song—"The Slave Chose" (Russell)..Mr G. Smyth. Bong—"Twiokingham Forry".,Lady Amateur. Piano Duet—"Gipsy Quadrille "..Miss Ellyeti and Miss Marbrook. Song—"Hearts of Oak" (Dr. Boyce)..Mr Francis. Duet—Seleoted. .Miss Peace and Miss Hayles. Solo, Flute—"The Last Rose of Summer "..Mr Sheehan. . Song-"The Fireman" (Carl Webb). .Mr More ton. Part IL 1 Duet, Piano and Violin—" Home Sweet Homo " . .Mr J. Hemus and Prof, Lambert. Song—Selected. .Mis Webb. Song—"Blue Alsatian Mountains" (Adams)., Dr. Walker. Duet—"Music on the Waves "..Misses Mar brooks. Song-"W111 o1 tho Wisp" (Ch«rry)..Mr More; ___jpn, tanl). .McsersTHincnerandiTaneia. ' "' Song—"The Old Brigade" (Odoardo Barri)..Mr R.W. Davios. • God Sate the Qdebn. Doors open at 7.50 p.m.; commence at 8. Tiokots-Front Seats, 2s: Body of Hall, Is. Tiokets can bo obtained at Mr Tilly's, tobac conist, Queen-street; Mr Coster's, tobacconist, Newton; or any of the members. S. G. BURNS, Hon. Sec, Tenders. m O BUILDERS. Tenders will be received until Noon of TUESDAY, October 2nd, for taking down Ono gtory Building and Erecting a Two-storied Resi dence in Mmittkau Road, Parnell. Pious, &0.1 at our offices, Quccn-Btreet. P. HERAPATH & SONS, Architects. hn O "b U I L D E R~& Tenders ■will be received up to nocn on SATURDAY. Ootobor 6, for the Erection of Extensive Additions to the Northern Club. Plans, &&. at our offices, Queen-stießt. EDWARD MAHONEY & EION, Arnhltectß, fr\~O B* U I L D B R S. Tenders will bo received at my Office until Noon of SATURDAY, October 6th, for the Erection of a Brick Cottage in Albert-street. Plans at my office, Canad^Butt^ . Architect fTIBNDERS for the Erection of a School- X houso at Matou, near Whangaroi, will bo received by tho Education Board, Wyndham street, Auckland, until noon of FRIDAY, 12th October, 1883. ~ Plans and specification may bo seen at the office ot the Board, and on application to the Chalrrian o r. tho Distriot School Committeo, Maunitatnpere. rpENBERS for Additions and Improve- X menta to tho Teacher's House at Albx andrj,, Woikato, will bo received by the Education Board, Wyndhain-strKCt, Ai'cklaud, until i.oon of FRIDAY, 12th October, 1883. ' Plans and spceification may be seen at th< office of tho Board, and on application to th< Chairman of tho District School Committeo Alexandra. . fTIENDERS will be received for th( X Erection and Completion of a Villa a Rocky Nook up to noon of Wednesday, 10U October. PJons at Mr Holdors offleo, aex "Horald" Office, Queen - street. —H. It ' Shepherd. Educational. • "VTEWTON GRAMMAR SCHOOL, Rev. J3I Peter Mason, 8.A.-Tho Fourth Quarter will commonco on Wednesday flrat, 3rd inst. RS OSMOND, Norfolk House, Pon soriby Road.—Tho duties of tho School will be rcsumod on Monday, October 8. lififiNCH LESSONS.—A Lady, native of Franco, and of great experience In teaching, is about forming French Classes at ier.residence, Collingwood-street, Ponsonby. : rjnoiceptionable references, — For particulars inquire at Mrs Shaylo Georgo's, Ponsonby. TTIDEN ACADEMY, Mount Eden Road. Xv Next Quarter commences Ist Octobor. Subjects: English, Latin, and Mathematics.— Further particulars on application to Mr Pearcc. •_ XT^PSOM HOUSE SEMINARY. — Con .Hi ducted by General and Mrs Stoddard. Fourth Quarter begins October 8. The educa tion comprises — EngUsh in all its branches, Fronch, Latin, Mathematics, Algebra, Botany, ' Musio (piano and violin). Drawing and Painting ■ (in aquarelle and In oils), and Dancing. Terms, I for Boys and Girls, on application. Holidays not long. ■ IV! R *• B- WOODHAM, .UK Teacher or the PIANOFORTE AND HARMONIUM. Address Caro of Mr A. Eady, Auckland Music Warehouse, Quoon-street. %f A D A M E P 0 0 L E V ; KECBIVEB PUPILS FOB CULTURE OF THE VOICE, PRACTICAL VOCAL TUITION STUDY OF vScAL MUSIC. MENDELSSOHN VILLA VINOENT-BTREET Hotels. mAKE NOTICE. W H. PORTER, late of Quccn'B Hotel, Queen's Redoubt, and Charlomont Hotel, Auckland, bera to thank his Friends (especially too Wai kato Settlers) and the Public Generally for their very liboral support during his fifteen years as proprietor of the above hotels. W.H.P. now wishes to notify to his Friends and the Travel ling Public that he has purchased tho Railway Hotel, Mercer, where meals and other refresh ments era always ready on arrhgl at Trains nlther from Auckland or the Walkato. And with strict attention to business, combined with ! civility and eleanlinOßß, W.H.P. trusts he will Btillmerit» fair Share of Publio" Patronage. Mercer, 24th August,



Amusements. i — _ , , ■ i /IBBOTT'S OPERA HOUSE. jl Lessee-. .~!7T7. MrM.Hegarty Stage Manager MrShawCrosa j. A MARVELLOUS SUCCESS I l- OUR NEW PROGRAMME fi; TO-NIGHT (MONDAY), OCT. 1, Q Positively Last Night but Two of this Popular Company. r Previous arrangements compel us to close our i attractive entertainment on Wednesday noxt, as we have to appear at Napier on Saturday, ; S the 6th. 1 WONDERFUL SUCCESS OF THE HIBER NICON AND COURT MINSTRELS. I EVERY PART OF THIS POPULAR 3 THEATRE CROWDED NIGHTLY. J ENTIRE CHANGE OF PROGRAMME OF ": COURT MINSTRELS TO-NIGHT, J And Every Evening. >■. New Songs, Popular Ballads, Funny Sayings, h and Side-splitting Jokes. I COURT MINSTRELS, 14. IN NUMBER. \ COURT MINSTRELS, -1 * IN NUIIIIEII. fn COURT MINSTRELS, -I A IN NUMBEI'. U: COURT MINSTRELS, ■>■* IN NUMBE'It f . Entiro change o£ Programmo Court Minstrels f ; This and Every Evening. (. Every member of the Company becoming moro 1 Popular Nightly. i JOHNNY COWAN EVERY NIGHT I TOM BUCKLEY EVERY NIGHT ! | SHAW CROSS EVERY NIGHT L MISS AMOR EVERY NIGHT «5 MISS BELLA SUTHERLAND EVERY 3 NIGHT B. MISS WINNETTE EVERY NIGHT MISS MAY VIVIAN EVERY NIGHT MISS LESLIE EVERY NIGHT MISS GBLLAN EVERY NIGHT THE COURT MINSTRELS' ORCHESTRA EVERY NIGHT. THE GREAT HIBERNICON COMEDY, MOLLIE O'CONNOR! Or, IRELAND IN SHADE and SUNSHINE. Cast of Characters: 0. P. DoolitUe, Esq. (a Tourist)..Mr Shaw Cross JuliuD F. Cuffee (Servant to Doollttle) Mr Johnny Cowan I Barney O'Neil (a Guide) .. Mr Tom Buckloy Charlotte jlSister fcj Doolittle) Miss Veßta Amor Mollio O'Connor (the Belle of Killarney) Miss May Vivlau Dress Circle, ie ; Stalls, 2s Gd; Pit, Is. Box: Office at N. G. Lennox's (late Wayto's), Queen-street. A NCIENT ORDER OF IPlwwfife FORESTERS. EsMl&mzM COURT ZEALANDTA AND !i n&MWy&L COURT EUREKA T fnE mwM wiu oelebruto their jI^MJ^J UNITED ANNIVERSARY DINNER AND BALL, To be held ON TUESDAY, 9th 'OCTOBER, 1883, Inthe I LORNB-BTREBT HALT. j '< Dinner on the table at 7.30 p.m. Dancicg; to commence at 9 p.m. Double Tickets, 10/6; extra Lady's Ticket, 51. . A first-class String Bond will be in attend ance. Tickets may be obtained from the following Members of Committee:—Messrs J. Wilson, M | ." H. Keesing, W. H. Tucker, J. LovelL J. Kay, J Cobine, F. S. Strong, W. Porteous, senr., H. 1 ; Phillips, A. Boestou, W. Fletcher, P. H. Wat- 1 dns, E. Allen, W. W. Lopino, F. Watkins, E. C. , : ; Guilford, and . JAS. PHILLIPS, Hon. Sec TV A N. C I N G. THE NEW WALTZ AND FRENCH COTILLIONS, ■ i Also ALL OLD AND MODERN DANCES, ' j TAUGHT BY PROFESSOR JULES BERNARD, ! From Paris. I _ J MEMO.—On and after the Ist Ootobor intend ing Pupils can join Classes by the month (four lessons), 10s 6d. jj Private Lessons dally at Residence, Devon shire House, Hobson-street. s Cricket Material. ri r i ok c t. 1 Tobacconist, Rattray's Buildings, Queen-etrcet. ' CRICKET ! CRICKET !. CRICKET 1 m The undersigned has Just*to Hand, ex Mm. Buttermero, a Selection of CRICKETING MtPjf GOODS, suitable for Uio coming season, con- t/rr" sisting of Dark's and Cobbott's Bats, DarU'3 |Wr and DukeJ! Match Balls, Leg Guards, GaunUeis, I**iA I Batting Gfoves,Stu ffi & &RTiLLTi . Tobacconist, 6t. Queen-street (opposite «: Bank of New Zealand). Boots and Shoes. , T>ROCLAM A T I O N! In consoquonce ot Alterations and Addition now taking place on our Premises, we will offer the whole of our Largo Stocklof j BOOTS, &c, VALUED AT £9,000, At the following Startling Prices for CASH ; ONLY: 8. d, 8. d. ] Men's -Watertlghts, own f make (Pegged) .. ..811 worth U.O Men's Bluchers, own make.. 411 do 96. i\ Men's Shoes, own make ..6 6 do 12 0 ! Aden's Elastics, own make .. 811 do 14 6 Men's Bataiorals. own make 10 6 do 15 0 ; BoysStrongßoots.ownmako 411 do 80 | Ladies' Evening Shoes >.. 4 6 do 10 6 1 Ladies' Evening Shoos ..6 6 do 11 6 Ladies' Oxford Shoes.. ..5 6 do 11 C : Ladies' Prunella Boots .. 5 6 do 9 6 Ladies' Kid Boots .. ..5 9 do 10 6 Ladies' Kid Boots .. ..6 6 do It 6 , Maids' Prunella Boots ..5 6 do 9 6 . Girlß'Prunella Boots .. ..3 6 do 7 6 Children's Laced Boots ..10 do 3 0 h 1 Children's Shoes .. ..16 do 3 6 j Ladies's Button Shoes ..6 6 do 13 0 ; ALL OTHER GOODS AT EQUALLY LOW ' PRICES. i ! The abbvo aro ail New Goods, just arrived per | ' Ships "Glance," "George Bowloy," "Langstono, i ' Buttormere," " Grasmere," and s.s. " Doric." I I N.B.—For the convonionoe of tho Public wo i -.vlll keep our Business Premises open from 8 a.m 1 to 8 p.m., and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. " Gtarrett Brothers, ~j TANNERS, IMPORTERS. AND BOOT MANUFACTURERS, WAKEFIELD-STREET, AUCKLAND. ¥O W OPEN I N. G, "*-" A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF LADIES' AND GENTS' SPRING AND SUMMER BOOTS AND SHOES, FROM THE BEST ENGLISH AND CON TINENTAL MAKERS. C. WESTPPAHL, Bootmaker, 108, Queen-street. HE PRUDENTIAL MUTUAL, SICK, AND MEDICAL BENEFIT SOCIETY Vj OF AUSTRALASIA . ■ I (Under the Friendly Sooioties'Act), ri :; H^sfcHon."HeCnf«|fe:- "'Auckland Branch-m, Quoen^trect (next \ Kattray's Bnildings). ■•; . ' Life Asaurancoa, with Sick Pay and .Medical Attendance; Juvenile Benefits; Weekly, Monthly, and Quarterly Payments. ELENSVILLE TIMBER COMPANY \ (LIMITED.) The Company have opened a Depot at NEW- ;'; MARKET, near tho Railway Station, for re celving Orders and Sale of Timber. Timber cut to any length, &c. Prices on application at the yard. • PIANOSA T : ~~~ ?ian t8I: *^» ho wdcn, "" piano!' r queen-steeet; PIANOS' Next ! PIANOS.I ■ PIANOSJ BANK OT NBW ZEALAND. - ■ ! DOUBLE OVER-STRUNG IRON' FRAMES^ By Aaherberg, ManUiey, and Neufeld, Very Cheap, and Superior to any he has cv | ■ Imported, •>