The Auckland Evening Star.

VOL. XXI.—NO. 4,103

AUCKLAND, N.Z., FRIDAY, AUGUST 31, 1888

PRICE: ONE PENNY



Shipping:. • v •>« TTNION STEAMSHIP '■ SL\/' J \J COMPANY OP NEW . S yTZ, S, ZEALAND (LIMITED). ' TIME TABLE. FOR TARANAKT, NELSON, PICTON, WEL LINGTON, LYTTKLTON, AND WEST COAST PORTS (from JHiinukan). Steamer. | Date of Sailing. | JjY.'fjf Roioui'A Tucs.. Sept. I, !> a.m. i 7.15 a.m. Hawka Tues., Sept. 11,1 p.m. |12 nooii FOI I GISIiO RNE, NAI 'TkIVWELLINGTON, iA'TTELTON, POUT CHALMERS, AND BLUFF (from Auckland). TeAnao I Thursday, Sep.G,noon | — FOH GISBOTtNIiiTNAPIIOK, AND WEL- LINGTON. Taiakoa I Monday. .Sep. 3, noon | — FOR MELHoTTkne (via South). __ Te Axau I Thurs, Sept. C, noon | - " FOR SYDNEY (via Russell). ____ WAihakafa I Tuesday, 5cp.4,4 p.m. | — FOR LEVUKA AND SUVA. Penguin | Wed., Sept. 19, 5 p.m. | — FOR WESTPORT, UREYMOUTH, AND HOKITIKA. Omaperb I Friday, Sept. 7 I — Transhipping at Wcstport. Cargo must be booked and alongside Two Hours before advertised timo of departure. Passage Tickets must be taken at the Com pany's Offlco (Auckland Branch), Fort-street. TEAM T0 LONDON. ORIENT LINE. The following Steamships belonging to the Orient Steam Navigation Company (Limited) and the Pacific Steam Navigation Company, will leavo SYDNEY at the undermentioned dates for MELBOURNE. ADELAIDE,and LONDON, via Suez Canal and Naples :— Steamer. |Reg. Tonago. Date. Obiknt 5,386 September 14 LuilTANl A 4,000 September 28 Garonne 3,900 October 12 And the 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. 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 journey while travelling in Orient Line. Passages from London can bo granted in Auckland. Arrangements have been made with Messrs Copk and Sons whereby Tourist Tickets can bo issued covoring cost of journey from Naples. '. For plans and full particulars, apply, in Lon ion, to F. Green and Co., and Anderson, Ander son and Co., Joint Managers of the Line; or to the Agents in Auckland, UNION STEAMSHIP CO., Fort-strcot. (_rnHE NEW ZEA- ± LAND SHIPPING —*J* COMPANY'S LINE. LlWilP**/ ■ REGULAR MONTHLY m ('-AIM [r o. direct steam li ne re 1 S|___J TO LONDON. Tho following Magnificent Full-powered Steamers will be despatched as under:— British King.... 3,559 — Sept.l Doric 4,753 — Sept British Queen .. 3,558 — October lonic 4,753 — Nov. milE NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING X CO.'S LINE. STEAM TO LONDON. The Magnificent steel-built Steamer BRITISH KING, 8559 Tons Register, 2000 horse-power, J. KELLY, Commander, will be despatched as above On the Ist SEPTEMBER, This steamer has just made the fastest passage on record to New Zealand. The Saloon accommodation is of the most comfortable character. The state-rooms are all heated by steam. Smoking-room, bath-rooms, piano, and every convenience for passongers. The Second Saloon is spacious and well lit contains bath-rooms, piano, &c. Steward's attendance and all bedding, &c., found. The Steerage accommodation is very superior. Separate lavatories for men and women. The whole heated by steam. All fresh provisions carried in a frozen state, meat, poultry, game, fish, milk, &c. Cargo is now being received. Wool by this steamer will catch November sales. For freight or passage apply to THE HEAD OFFICE, Christchurch. Or, to the Branches and Agents throughout the Colony. T~_f mHE NEW ZEALAND s^lsmk& ■*- co-s LlNE '<^^^^^X,. FOR LONDON DIRECT. The Iron Clipper Barque GLANCE fAI at Lloyds), 881 tons register, Captain Le Bokuf, now loading, and will have quick despatch. For freight apply to THE NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING CO. (LIMITED), Agents. OS, COROMANDEL TIME TABLE. Leaves Auckland; Leaves Coromandel: — Saturday, Sept. 1, noon Mon., Sept 3,12 noon — — Tuesday, i, 12 noon Wednesday, 5,12 noon — — Thursday, 6,12 noon Friday, 7,2 p.m. — — Saturday, 8,12 noon Weather and other circumstances permitting. Not responsible in shipping, carrying, or dis charging live stock. No cargo received without shipping note, and within half an hour of advertised time of de parture. All parcels must be prepaid on board. A. R. H. SWINDLEY, Manager. V^> QTEAM TO THAMES, if__a^_jr^jT >5 connecting with River for STIRLING «S3B3sSs9S3»rWORTH,OHINEMURI,WAI TEKAURI, WAIHI, TE AROHA GOLDFIELDS, MORRINSVILLE, WAITOA PLAINS, AND GRANT AND FOSTER'S SETTLEMENT. S.S. ROTOMAHANA AND P.S. ENTER PRISE No.1 2. FROM AUCKLAND: ROTOMAIIANA. I ENTERPRISE. Friday — 1 afternoon Saturday 12 noon I — FROM THAMES: I Rotomaiiana, Enterprise. Friday i 5.30 afternoon — Saturday ] — i afternoon No cargo received for Rotomahana within half an hour of advertised time of leaving. Not responsible for shipping, carrying, or dis charging live stock. FRASER & TINNE, Agonfa. _r j- _ nVTORTHERN STEAM >^ig3_____-I^l SHIP co- (LIMITED). rTIMB TABLE.-SEPTEMBER. Weather and other circumstances permitting. FROM QUEEN-STREET WHARF. Fon Tauranoa and Bay of Plenty Ports. STEAMEIt. | DATE OF BAILING. . Glenelg Monday, 3, 5 p.m. Glenelg Thursday, 6, a p.m. Wellington Monday, 10, 5 p.m. Wellington Thursday, 13, 5 p.m. Glenelg Monday, 17, 5 p.m. Glcnolg Thursday, 20, 5 p.m. Wellington Monday, U, 5 p.m. Wellington Thursday, 27, 5 p.m. Connects at Tauranga for Opotiki Staffa and Bay of Plenty Ports every Tuesday. For Russell, Whaxgakoa, asp Mangoxui. Wellington Monday. 3, 5.30 p.m. Glenelg Monday, 10, 5.30 p.m. Wellington Monday, 17, 5.30 p.m. Glenelg Monday, 24, a.30 p.m. For Wiiangauei and Whangarki Heads (Carrying passengers and cargo for Waipu). lona | Every Tuesday and Friday, 5 p.m. Fob Wuanqakei, Wiiangarei Heads, and MAN'GAI'AI. Argyle | Every Thursday, at 5 p.m. For Mercury Bay. Argylo | Every Monday, at 4 p.m. FROM MANUKAU. For Opunake and Wanganui. Rowcna I Tuesday. Sept. 4,10 a,m, For Hokianga. »■ Rowcna | Tuesday, Sept. 11,1 p.m. Cargo must bo booked and alongside One Houu before advertised time of departure. Passage Tickets must be taken at the Com pqny's Office, No. 67, Queen-street, Auckland. OR OPUNAKE AND WANGANUX —The s.s. ROWENA will leave Onohunga Wharf as above (weather and other circum stances permitting) on TUESDAY, September 4, at 10 a.m.—Northern Steamship Company, Agents.



Shipping. J^J^g- QTEAM TO LONDON. V^^S^l'K S' INSULAR &ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY. Steamer. j Assam, viaßombay Sept. 5 Sept. li Kosetta, via Romhay ..'Sept. 1!) ..Sept. 25 Clydk, via Bombay.'.... Oct. 5 ;Oct. II MIIiZAI'OKK. via Huinbay Oi't. 9 !Oet. 2.) Fahksfrom Auckland to London:— Fh-sl-elass (single). JC7(i; Second-class, £45. First-class (return), available I'or nine months, £117; Second, *!6S. First-class (return), available for twelve months, £127; Second, £75. Reserved accommodation at reduced rates. Passengers booking at Auckland secure special advantages. For all particulars apply to CRUICKSIIANK & CO.. Agents. £,r y. TTITAIUKU AND ONE ■•&^xfk II HUNGA STEAM j(fcwV|sßrt_;v ' ™ ATin\ CO. (Limited). TIME TABLE.-S.S. MANUKAU. SEPTEMBEH, 1833. Leave Onehunga Leave Waiuku: Aug. Aug. 31—Friday, 5 p.m. — Sept. Sept — I—Saturday, 9.30 a.m. 3—Monday, 7 a.m. 3—Monday, 11.30 a.m. s—Wednesday, 8 a.m. s—Wed., 12.30 p.m. 6—Thursday, 8.15 a.m. l>—Thursday.l2.ls p.m. B—Saturday, 9.30 a.m. B—Saturday, 2 p.m. 10—Monday, 10.45 a.m. 10—Monday, 3.15 p.m. 11—Tuesday, 12 noon — 12—Wed., 1.30 p.m. 12—Wednesday, 6 a.m. — 13—Thursday, 7 a.m. H-Friday, i p.m, - — 15—Saturday, 9 a.m. 17—Monday, 5 p.m. — — 18—Tuesday, 11 a.m. 19—Wednesday, 7 a.m. 19—Wed., 11.30 a.m. 20—Thursday, 8 a.m. 20—Thurs., 12.30 p.m. 22—Saturday, 9 a.m. 22—Saturday, 1.30 p.m, 21—Monday, 11 a.m. 21—Monday, 3.30 p.m. 25—Tuesday, 1 p.m. — 26—Wednesday, 3 p.m. 26—Wednesday, 6 a.m. — 27—Thursday, 7.30 a.m. B—Friday, I p.m. ■ — — 29-Saturday, 9 a.m. Forfreighte payable beforo delivery of goodsj J. BARR BROWN, Majiagtng Director. "OASSENGERS1 LINE OF PACKETS TO NEW Owned by Messrs SHAW, SAVILLE & CO., 31, Lcadenhall-Btreet, London. Tho abovo line of ships are regular traders to all the principal ports in New Zealand. They are clipper snips, classed Al at Lloyds, and commanded by experienced masters. Tho bill of fare is most substantial, and of the best quality, and the accommodation roomy and convenient. The undersigned are empowered to grant passages from London to Now Zealand, pay ment for which have been guaranteed in the colony. Return ships to London also leavo at almost regular intervals. Full particulars on application to L. D. NATHAN & CO., ) OWEN & GRAHAM. > Agents. CRUICKSHANK & C 0..) Public Baths. ■_ no TO BATH \JC to ROTH'S PUBLIC HOT, COLD, AND SHOWER BATHS, Victoria-strkbt East. Charge—ONE SHILLING. Open all weok days from « a.m. to 9 p.m., and SUNDAY MORN INGS from 6 till 10 a.m. The Bath-rooms are all privato, and supplied with every conven ience, Turkish towels, flesh 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.D.—Barber in attendance. Insurance. /"GOVERNMENT LIFE INSURANCE. \JT ■ -■— ■ Head Office': provincial BUILDINGS, WKLLLN'GTOiV. THE OSLY NEW /.KALAKD LIFK OFFICE. GOVERNMENT SECURITY, MUTUAL INSURANCE. • LOWEST PREMIUMS. The Ordinary Branch Offers an Insurance of £1,200 at the premium charged elsewhere for £1,000, equivalent to An Immediate Bonus of £200, In addition to Full Participation in Profits. WORKM AN'S INS UR ANCE Specially provided for in tho INDUSTRIAL BRANCH. Policies Issued from £5 Upwards, with tar PARTICIPATION IN PROFITS.TS* PREMIUMS PAYABLE WEEKLY, For which a Collector will coll. SPECIAL TABLES FOR CHILDREN. Policies of £20 and Upwards, after Three Years, can bo sufrondered for Cash, or for a Free Policy. '■ — LIBERAL REGULATIONS. NOTE.—The Government not only brings In surance within the roach of nearly every man, woman, and child in the community, but prc vides the description of policy and modo of pay ment best suited to tho requirements of each. D. M. LUCKIE, Commissioner. "DEDUCTION IN FIRE RATES. Jtv NEW ZEALAND INSURANCE COMPANY' CAPITAL ONE MILLION STERLING. FIRE RISKS taken on tho most LIBERAL TERMS. PROMPT SETTLEMENTS. - UNDOUBTED SECURITY.' GEO. P. PIERCE, Manager. Business Notices. CHEAP CUTLERY. — Thomas Samuel has REMOVED to 108, QUEEN STREET, next Mr Westpfahl's, Bootmaker. Knives, Forks, Spoons, Cruets, &c, cheaper than ever. T« HAYW OO D, PORK BUTCHER (EPPING HOUSE), 260, QUEEN-STREET (Opposite entrance to Market). DAILY SUPPLY OF DAIRY-FED PORK, EPPING PORK SAUSAGES, BEEF SAUSAGES, GERMAN SAUSAGES, TRIPE, BRAWN, AT LOWEST" PRICES. August 22, ÜB3. TT O P T> I T T E R S. Imported Direct from the Manufactory. 5s PER BOTTLE. AICKIN, TI7i~~PHARMACY, QUEEN-STREET. TTNIOV STEAM SAW MOULDING SASH. AND DOOR COMPANY (LIMITED.) MECHANICS' BAY FACTORY AND TIMBER YARDS. Tho Company notifies to Customera Its re sumption of Manufacturing operations in stock sizes of Doors and Sashes. The Businestln Manufactured Goods, Timber, and Mouldings, will in future bo wholesale only. Tho Company offers liberal discounts on its printed price lists, to induce buyers to keep its goods in stock, and to order in wholesalo lota. Orders for Timber and Mouldings, in quan tities of 20,000 feet and upwards, are received for execution from Tairua Sawmilla. Delivery is given at any public wharf in Auckland Harbour, or at the Company's privato wharf, Mechanics' Bay. Purchasers under this arrangement will secure delivery at Mill prices, with freight added, saving intermediate charges consequent on passing through the retail yards. Cargoes so ordered can by arrangement be stored in the Company's yards during the Customer's convenience. SPECIAL. The Company f urnishea 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 furnished from Mechanics' Bay to suit cus tomers' requirements. Auckland, 2Ut August. 1883.



Business Notices. THE RIVERSDALE MANUFAC TURING CO. (Limited), TANNERS. CURRIERS. FJSLLMONGERS, IMPORTERS OF ENGLISH, AMERICAN, AND FOREIGN LEATHERS, GRINDERY, SHOE MERCERY, TOOLS, A.ND ALL THE REQUISITES OF THE BOOT & SHOE TRADES. The R.M. Co. (Limited) have now on hand and to arrive, a Splendid Assortment, and First-rate Value in Colonial Sole, Kip. Calf, Split llrown and Blaok Harness Leathers, &c, &c. ALSO. First-rate value in French and English Calf Calf Kid, Patent Call", American Buff Split lOnamel, Easl India Kip. &c, &c. Machine Silks, Machine Threads, Grinder., Tools, and Shoe Mercery o£ all descrip tions. CASH BUYERS OF HIDES, SKINS, WOOL, AND TALLOW. Tannery: I Ofllce and Store: AVOND AL E. I 22, GREY-STREET, Telephone 95. Wit, S. HAMP3ON, Secretary. UNION OIL, SO AT, AND CANDLE COMPANY (LIMITED). MANUFACTURERS OF COMMON AND TOILET SOAPS, CANDLES, PEANUT, AND OTHER LUBRICATING OILS. Soap and Candlo Works: Parnkll. Oil Works: Customs-strekt West. Warehouse and Offices: Lowek Albert strekt. j Ctwh Purchasers of Tallow. Delivery taken at their Parnoll Works or Warehouse. Come and See/ TnK / / CHOICE SELECTION /^/ 0F /t/ CHANDELIERS, /^ / TANKS> BRACKETS, A/TINWARE, GLOBES, &C, /V PLUMWNG' AT / / GASFITTING, Town- vmem. Ay^VA'Ulx^iKo- &c" y\> / At Shortest Notice anil /"^/ Town Prices. / / 0. MAY'S BUILDINGS, / / DKYONPORT. (BY SPECIAL APPOINTMENT.) TQIXON'S Q.I.NGER A LE (Awarded Prize Medal Sydney Exhibition.) A NON-ALCOHOLIC, REFRESHING, AND STIMULATING BEVERAGE. MAY BE PROCURED EVERYWHERE, QUART AND PINT BOTTLES. PURCHASERS ARE CAUTIONED AGAINST INFERIOR IMITATIONS. SOLE AGENaMWholesalc) :- ARTHUR II ■ NATHAN. TIIOS. J. H A KIIUTT, MANUFACTURER W CORN BROOMS, Auckland. {__ \ KAI'AI \ MARK. I 0 N E L V JI I LMI'S, WINK AND SPIRIT MERCHANT, No. 3. QUEKN-HTHBBT, Has opcnrwl in the same Premises as occupied by him Six (f.) Years a;,-o and will ho (.:Iml to see nil old Kriuiulsand Customers. Agent for Crown Brewery Company (Llmitod), LIONEL I'IUUjIPB. TP E A C' 0 C X, • OPTICIAN, HAS IN STOCK SPECTACLES AND EYE GLASSES of every description. Ax Accurate Fit Guaranteed COMPOUND MICROSCOPES & TELE SCOPES, Powerful and Cheap. Aneroid Barometers, Thermometers, Elkstric Bells, Batteries, and Fittings, Magnectic Eloctrie Machines and Medical Colls OPERA GLASSES, BINOCULAR. FIELD AND MARINE GLASSES, THEODOLITES, SEXTANTS, COMPASSES, Spirit Hydromoters, Saccharomotors, &c, &0., &c. AGENT pon TAYLOR'S PATENT SEWING MACHINES and EXTRAS. OPPOSITE THE POST-OFFICE, SHORTLAND-STREET. FOR. Driving either Printing or Soda Water Machines, Chair Cutters. Circular and Band Saws, Hoists, Hydraulic Pumps, Lathes for Turning, Grinding, and Polishing, Tobacco-cutting and Coifeeg-nnding Machinos, Organ-blowing, and in fact whorever motive power is required. Full particulars will be furnished as to tho cheapest and best means upon application at 108, Queen-street, Auckland. . OUPERIUIi (JOKKUUAIh,IJ XAJNiVS. J. L. KEAN Has for Sale a number of the above, with Taps, ready for use, price 355, at his shop, Wcllcslcy street East (next door to Crowther's Stables). Large Quantities of Spouting, Ridging, and Down Pipes always in Stock. Verandah Iron curved at the shortest notice. Country orders will always receive his prompt attention. Lead Washers always on hand. pHBS T~S~ OF DRAWERS. Very Handsome Chests of Drawers, in Rich Mottled Kami, arc now selling at. the following prices for Cash :—The Duke of Edinburgh Cheat of F.itfit Drawers (tho bonnet drawer richly panelled with totara, bird, and rcwa rowa), £8 1 (Is; Fi vo Drawer Chests, £i. The abovo articles have always given great satisfaction, and be come morobeautiful with age. W. NORRIE, Top of Shortlaxh-street. TTVEVONPORT, NORTH SHORE. ■WELLS BROS., CARTERS, CARRIERS, ETC. Coal, Firewood, and Coko, for Stove purposes. Coke is cheaper than coal. All kinds of Fencing done at lowest rates. Estimates given. Bricks, Lime, Shells, Ash Tiles, &c, always on hand. Ty 0R T H SHORE. DAVIES BROS., Carriers, &g. Our 'Busses and Expresses meet all steamers. Furniture Goods, and Parcels, addressed to us, removed with despatch at lowest charges. D. Bros, thank the residents of Devon port and District for their liberal patronage, and assuro them that all care will be used in delivery of Furniture, &c. Orders left at Mr Peel's Office, Victoria Road will bo punctually attended to. TH E II AYM A R KE T, 105, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. ON SALE, Arrived per Coromandel and Roman Empire- White Clover, Red Clover, Alsyke Clover, Cowgrass, Meadow Fescue, Meadow Foxtail, Crested Dogstail, Rape, Trefolium Incarnatum (Scarlet Clover). From America direct — Timothy, Kentucky Blucgrass (Poa Pratcnsis). . Poverty Bay Rycgrass, Canterbury Ryrgrasfi, Cocksfoot, Prairiegrass, Rattail. EARLY SEED POTATOES, as follows:-Ash leaf, Kidney, Taylor's Kidney, Canterbury Flukes, Patterson's Victoria. Later Varieties—Hobart, Sutton's Magnum Bonuni, Sutton's Flower Ball, etc. ALSO, Oats, Barley, Garden aud Flower Seed; Coarse, Fine, and Rock Salt; Bran, Sharps, New Zealand Flax, Tow, Bacon and Hams. BONEDUST and BONEFLOUR of all grades, ISLAND AND PERUVIAN GUANO, &c, &c, &c. HESKETH & AITKEN,



Poultry. T ONSDALE POULTRY. YARDS FOR SALE-EGGS FROM"PRIZE POULTRY. Per Dozen. s. d. Dark Brahmas (winners of eight first prizes) 21 0 Second Prize Dark Brahmas 10 B Light Brahmas 10 C Brown Leghorns 21 0 Huff Cochins 15 6 Black Spanish 10 6 White Spanish 10 (1 Mpnorcos 10 6 L tngßnans li) 0 Grey Dorkings 10 ti Plymouth Rocks 10 G Crevo Casurs 10 C Houdans 10 6 Culdcn Spangled Hamburgs 10 G Golden Pencilled Hamburg* 10 <> Silver Spangled Hamburgs 10 .0 Black Red Game 10 C DuekwingGainc 10 0 Black 'I ted Game Bantams 10 0 Duckwing Game Bantams 10 6 HALF-BRED POULTRY. Black Spanish and Brahma 5 0 Game and Brahma 0 0 Aylesbnry Ducks 10 6 Kouen Ducks 10C English Carrier Pigeons, per pair .. .. 15 0 Apply to J. ABBOT, Hobson-street, Or, on tho Farm, Waikomill. Earthenware, &c. | CHINA. | The cheapest AND BEST ASSORTMENT. m of § to" CROCKERY, CHINA, AND a ' CD , • . ~ M 3 GLASSWARE Z IS AT _. G.BROWN JNG 'S , p 267, QUEEN-STRKET (Neaii Markrt Entrance). Established 1885. FANCY GOODS, CHINA, GLASS, AND EARTHENWARE. ' BOYLAN AND TANFIELD, DIRECT IMPORTERS Of Every Description OF 'CHINA GLASS. AND EARTHENWARE, 17i, QUEBN'-BTREET, a fow doors below Auckland Savings Bank (opposite Darby-stroot). THE LARGEST, CHEAPEST, AND BEST ASSORTMENT IN NEW ZEA LAND. NEW GOODS, From some of tho best English, Fronoh, German, and American Manufactories, constantly urrivmg. N.8.-WHOLESALE AND RETAIL. Hotels. m A X E NOTICE W. H. PORTER, late of Queen's Hotel, Quoen's Redoubt, and Cliarlcmont Hotel, Auckland, lien's to thank liis Friends (especially tho W'ui kato Selller.s) and the Public (icnerally for their vi-ry liberal slipporl during his fifteen years as proprietor of the above hotels. W.11.R now n-itdios.to notify to JiLi Friends uod tho Travel lin;,' Public that he has purchased the Railway Hotel, Mercer, where meals mid other refresh monts arc always ready .on arrival of Trains either from Auckland or tho Waikalo. And with strict attention tv business, combined with civility and cleanliness, W.11.P. trusts ho will still merit a fair Shard of Public Patronage. Mercer, aith August. I L L-I O'1 N PRICES! BOTTLE DEPARTMENT, AUCKLAND HOTEL. Auckland Avknue. Brandy, J/6, 5/, 5/B bpt. Henneßsey (case), 5/9 b. Whisky. I/. 4/G bottle LI, Whisky, 5/ bottlo Walker's Whisky, J/8 Rum, 3', 3/6 Key Rum, 4/6 Red Heart Rum, 5/ Geneva (quarts), J/8 Port, Sherry, 3/8, 4/, 6/ English Ale, 1/3,1/1 Schnapps (Quarts), 1/6 Assorted Casks made vi1 in i-koi-obtion. Open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. J. CAKFERY, Proprietor. New Teas. JjT B w REASON TEAS, 1883-84. JUST ARRIVED, PER S.S. TAIAROA, FROM WELLINGTON, TRANSHIPPED EX HOIHOW, FROM FOOCHOW. 1,605 PACKAGES NEW SEASON'S ¥EAS, as under:— Rosebud 1 100 packages PAN YONG^ Very strong and full, ripo Pekoe Souchong Kaisowa i - 2-3 99 packages PAKLUM Very full, ripe, truo Pekoe Kaisow flavour i 100 packages PAKLUM Vory strong, mollow, rich, ana delicate Pekoe Kaisow flavour 5 202 packages PAN YONG Choice, rich,fruity Pokoo Souchong Kaisow 6 100 packages TAICOU Strong, rich, ripe, brisk Kaisow 7 00 packages SOEY CUT 8 99 packages YONG HOW Very strong, full, pungont Kaisow 9 100 packages PAN YONG Choicest, rich, ripe, heavy Pekoe Souchong Kaisow 13 99 packages PAX LUM Verj choice, full, ripe Pekoo Kaisow U 99 packages PAN YONG Fine, strong, full, fruity Pckoo Souchong Kaisow 15 102 packages PAN YONG Choice, rich, full, ripe, Pckoo Sou chong Kaisow 16 96 packages FOCK OAN Thick, strong, ripe, true Fock Oan flavour 17 V 5 packages WONG HKNG Fresh, flavoury, thick, strong Wong Heng flavour 18 202 packages SOEY CUT ,' . Very full and strong sweet burnt Souchong Kaisow. Also, to follow— 300 PACKAGES CHOICEST MANDARIN ROSRBUD MIXTURE, in Jib. and lib. packets. Samples fo. Liquoring maybe had on applica tion at the olllce of ARTHUR H E A T II E R, CUSTOM-STREET WEST T A N D N G, EX S.S. HOIHOW, FROM FOOCHOW, 1,800 PACKAGES ALL CHOICE CONGOU TEAS. The Importer specially invites attention to the Finest Chop as being a Tea selected with rogard to quality rather than cost It is do scribed by the shippers as being ONE OF THE FINEST TEAS THEY EVER SAW< H. B. MORTON.



Money. MONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage, at First-class Freehold Securities. TO, COLEMAN, Solicitor. National Insurance Buildings. MONEY TO LEND, on Real Estate, in sums of *S0 and upwards, at the current rates of interest.—Apply Win. S. Cochranc, Fort street MONEY TO LEND, to large and small suing, at current rates of interest. Apply to PETER OLTPHANT, Solicitor, High-street. MONEY TO LEND, at a moderate rate of interest.—Apply to JACKSON & RUSSELL, .Solicitor, Fort-street. MONEY TO LEND, in large or small .sums, at unuul rates of interest. CONNELL & lIOOHEU, Solicitors, Vulcan Lane. I EXCHANGE OX NEW YORK. AND U LONDON, in sums to suit. FOR SALE BY ARNOLD, 111NES, & CO., Corner of. Custom-house and Fort-streets. MONEY LENT ON PROMISSORY NOTES, HOUSES, FURNITURE, &C. BILLS DISCOUNTED DAILY. MORTGAGES NKGOTIATJED. JOHN W. HARDIE, Land, Commission,- and Estatk agent, IHGH-STRE_T, Auckland. £L OTO £1,000. T7ICTORIAN LOAN AND DISCOUNT V AGENCY, HIGH-STREET, AUCKLAND (OPPOSITE CITY COUNCIL OBTICES). Money advanced from £10 to £1,000 on Personal Seourity, Deeds of Property, Shares, &c. Repayments can be made in Instalments ol One Shilling per Week for each Pound bor rowed, or in any way to suit borrowers. Communications Confidential. Post-office 'Address: Box 90, Auckland. ONDON MORTGAGE, LOAN, AND DISCOUNT BANK. 50, SHORTLAND-STREET, Auckland (Opposite a. Clark & Sons' Warehouse), And Little Collins-street, Melbourne. LOANS ARE ADVANCED FROM £10 TO £1,000. V pon personal, freehold, and leasehold security, repayable by Weekly, Monthly, or Quarterly Instalments, at Lowest Current Rates. Advances made on Furniture without removal, and all classes of Merchandise. Loans Granted upon Life Policies, Legacies, and Interests ukder Wills. bills discountedatcurrent rates. Loans upon Deposit of Deeds. Repayment hy Easy Instalments. FORMS GRATIS. All communications and interviews held strictly confidential. INDUSTRIAL AND PROVIDENT PERMANENT BUILDING, LAND, AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY OF AUCK LAND (Corner of Vulcan Lank and Queen-strkkt). i INVESTMENT DEPARTMENT. This Society is now issuing INVESTING SHAKES ordinary, carrying full rate of Interest and Profit. PAID-UP SHARES of £20 each, carrying 7 per cent, interest (payable half-yearly) and par ticipation in Surplus Profits. BORROWING DEPARTMENT. The Society advances on Approved Freehold and Leasehold Property to the extent of threo fourths the value. Borrowers may pay off part or the whole of their Mortgages at any time. Reduced Table of Rates and any further par ticulars required may be obtained at the Society's olllces. GEORGE PHASER, Alanagor. UCKLANIJ PERMANENT CO OPERATIVE BUILDING & INVEST MENT SOCIETY. Office: U7,Qukex-btbeet, LOANS granted upon approved securities Of Freehold or Leasehold Properties in sums of £20 to £6000, principal ami interest boiiiK ropay abUfln instalments at the following Reduced Rates for repayment of each ewt borrowing:— Repayments oxtond- p __ Week Totul Amo"nt ing over c Repayable. £ s. d. £ s. d. ■ lycar .. .. 20 0 103 0 o 2 years .. .. 1 010 10:1 0 3 3 years .. .. 11 7 113 15 0 i years .. .. 11 3 121 5 3 5 years .. .. 8 9 13<S 13 9 Byears .... 7 1 147 18 8 10 years .. .. 0 3 162 18 8 And In the same proportion for smallor or larger loans. DEPOSITS.—The Society receives Monoy on Deposit at ratos as follows:—Ropayablo at 7 days' notico, 5 per cent, per annum ; repayable In six months, . per cent, per annum. JOHN BATGER, Secretary. Business Cards. WH. SKINNER AND SON, • Builders, Carpenters, and Joiners, Vulcan Lane. All Branches of the Building Trade oxeouted by Experienced Workmen. Shop Fronts, Oillce Fittings, &o. jvu'Aiiusn i-:n 180-1. _V_ A R TIN McDER MOT T, Licensed Waterworks Plumber, Wholesale and Retail Tinsmith, Gaslltter, and Locksmith. All Orders Punctually Attended to. AUCKLAND, Victorlastreot East, and at College Road, Ponsonby. ILLIAM THOMA S , 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 Stono Work at the Lowest Possible Pricea for Town and Country. ~J HENDERSON 1 HOUSE, SHIP, SIGN, AND GENERAL DECORATIVE PAINTER, NO. S. W VXD II AM -STREET. ■vt"ot"ice of removal E. WAYTE, Estate Agent, lias Removed his Office to No. 5, Commercial Chambers (Next Bank of Now Zealand). [CARD.] David ross, f.r.i., b.a., ARCHITECT, FisnEß's Buildings, Queen-street. W. Ley s, BOOK BINDER, PAPER RULER, ACCOUNT BOOK MANUFACTURER, THREE DOOHSjABOVE " STAR " OFFICE. MERCHANTS' ACCOUNT BOOKS, Insurance and Mining Register Books Specially Ruled and Bound. Music, Magazines, Public Libraries, and Sun day School Books well bound. BAKERS' SPECIAL RULED DAY BOOKS. Bibles, Prayer and Hymn Books Re-bound. BAND ANDLCHOIR MUSIC BOOKS KUJjKD. TT7I D W A R D B A R T L E V , ARCHITECT, STICHBURY'S BUILDINGS, QUEEN-STREET. XT7-ARNOCK BROTHERS, SOAP AND CANDLE MANUFACTURERS, COX'S CREEK, RICHMOND. * Office: DURHAM - STREET, AUCKLAND. Cash Purchasers of Tallow, Wool, Sheepskins, and Bones. npTO PHOTOGRAPH ER S. A. B. BROOMHALL & CO., PHOTOGRAPHIC STOCK IMPORTERS, 16, SnORTXAND-STHEET, AUCKLAND, Have on sale every requisite for Amateur and Professional Photographera.l Improved Tourists' Sets, complote, from 12s.



Sporting. [Rroistekkd Lktthhs Not Acckptkd ] iss3.j Melbourne Cui\ } 18si "THE GOLDFIELDS CONSULTATION COMPANY." (FILLING RAP ID L V.) £4000 IN!i'^k olr £4000 First Award | £2000. J First AwarJ tST Thla Company has been forming for the last four months, and has met with groat success. Having Agonta io overy principal town of Now Zealand, likewise Melbourne and Sydney, shares are being taken up sharp, and our ledger is rapidly filling. Write early to hasten time of drawing. A fortune of £2000 can be the result. Address— "QUARTZOPOLIS," Care of T. LENNOX, S3, P. 0., Thames. N.8.-One thousand two hundred Shares Issued Bolely in the Mining, Up-country, and Southern districts. ACE INVESTIGATION COMPANY'S DISCUSSION On the MELBOURNE CUP. To be run on Nov B IBf3. Closes Nov. J, 1883. 12,000 MEMBERS at 10s. 150 Pekfokmkks. Cash Awa«M. First .. ..£I6OO Bat£so .. ~ «300 Second .. .. 800 10 at 30 .. .. 300 Third .. .. 400 15 at 15 .. ~ 224 Starters .. .. 350 2U at 10 „ _ 200 Others .. .. 900 90 at 5 .. .. 450 £1050 AU7S NOMINATION PRIZES. Winner. I Second. i Third. Ist Prize .. £!C0 Ist Prize .. £7.Wst Prize .. £50 nd Prize. 70 2nd Prize.. SO^ndi'rite.. 30 3rd Prize.. 5; 3rd Prize.. 30:! rd Prize.. 2l £»ol £155! fllOO EACH TICKET HAS NINE (9) CHANCES. C'l'o a Holder-j SOOTHS. & e 2 0 te 300PR1ZKS. (. 20 to 1. ) Each member for every sharo names a horse, which will be written across the duplicates kept by the company Thoso numbers having the winner written on them will bo put together; tho First threo drawn will receives the prizes as abovo. The same will bo repeated with those having the Second written ou them ; and agajb also thoso with tho Third—forming 3 distinct drawings, which will, of course, be drawn after tho winners are declared. In the event (n either of the 3 caßcs) of only Two Members naming the. placed bo se.«, the 3 Prizes will be divided between them; if only Ono (in cither of the -3 cases), he will receive all 3 Prizes due to which ever ho named, Ist. 2nd, or 3rd, A subscriber, say holding 3 shares, can namo the ono horse 3 time*, or 3 different horses, ono to each share. N B. - Two Guinkas (independent of the Sweep) will bo given to tho member first naming the winner. Apply by letter (with stamps for re plies), addressed SINBAD. care of Mr Bodley. liox Sl2, Post Oilleo, Uusmi.v. Registered letters or telegrams totrecoived. N.B.—A card of the nominations can be had by sending b ■tamped addressed envelope. £4000 FIRST PRIZE. £400(1 1/ P ON' S GRA ND (.! OMSULT ATI Ol\ MELBOURNE CUP. TICKKTS .. .. 10s KACH, let Horse „ _ £4000 4 Prizes of £250.. fIIOW 2nd Horso.. .. 2000 S Prizes of £100 , 60' iirdllorae.. .. 1000 5 Prizes of £50.. 25i SturterH divldo .. iOO 1 Prizes of £25 .. 11.l Non-starters .. 600 15 Prizes of £10 - 15( 20,000 Tickets, at 10s each, £10,000. Each ticket has six chanoes, boing drawn sii times, viz., onco for the Cup, and once for eacl lot of Money Prizes. When convenient, send P.O. orders, payablo to La' Don. Countr eh ones must add Is for eichango, and must to mi.rkod correct by Bank. If Bank Notes arc sent, ploftso uso two envelopes, onn scaled anr placed inside the other. Registered Letters and Telegrams will not on any account bo received Purchasers of a Book, containing 25 tickets will receive one ticket as commission. Thk Consultation will be advertised in all the principal papers in New Zealand, and al*c Sydney and Melbourne. The editor of eaol paper has the privilege of nominating a persoi to witness and take part In the drawing, h commission of Ten per cent, will be deducted from all pizos to pay expenses. Enclose twi atamp3 for reply and rosult. Result slips nostw immediately afkr drawing. Rosult will aim be advertißod in all tho principal papors. Will close before Novomber sth. Intending investor! should apply early, as tho list Ib filling rapidly. Addroßß— LA' DON, care of S. A. Astaer. Box 301, Post Olßco, Auokland; or, LA' DON, aro of a A. Ashcr, 286. Qncen-Btreet. Auckland. WILL CLOSE NOVEMBER 2, 1883. 20,000 MEMBERS at 10s. MELBOURNE CUP—Run 6th Nov. NEW ZEALAND CUP—Run 6th Nov. 370PRIZKS. _<S» To the Investor of £1, the odds Me 27 to «S? 1. Beven Separate Drawings, each Tiokot having Seven Chances, thus glTlng an opportunity of obtaining Seven Prizoi with On* Tioket. ths numbers boing replaoed each time. MELBOURNE CUP.-150 Performed. pijrgt _ .. ... ... chaw Second" '.. - •• •• " - • ?JJ[ Third •« ..»••••• *™ Starters"(about £30 eaoh) .. .... .. j__ Non Starters (about 616 each) .. .. 1908 Total •• — .... £olw NKW ZEALAND CUP.-66 Performers. First „ .. _ £1000 Second g~ Third •• •• »• •• -■ ")u Startors"(about£2Beaoh) 200 Non-Starters (about £12 each) .. -874 Total •■• *^™ CASH"aWARD3 (151). 2atso _ ..£IOO IOOatO .. ..£OOO *82S :: :: 38 21™ai:: "^ 370 PRIZES. Ada's Inst Molbonrno Cup of U.OM membert filled aixT days previous to advertised day of closir" thus rroving tho confidence placod ir hOTbLON eiF TICKET CAN WIN £3106.- Ploaso write in a legiblo hand, with full nanu and address. P.O Orde'.-s preferred : should 'hoy miscarry, duplicates can bo obtained. i-hequ'S (country) must have is. cxclmiißc added and marked 'correct" bj Hamc. wi Stauins reqnirod for reply and result. lic,;elf ai-e Mot Transferable, and can bo obtained bj Letter only from uamantuA] Care of Mr Abraham. Box 3SI, Post-ofllce, Duneuin. Poat-offloe Orders) (RegisteredLetters Preferred, payablo \ £10,1.00. \ and Telegrams not to Ada Mantua. ) (accepted. Read Tms. — Namea and addresses of blx princip!il winners furnished to thia journal on application, but not for publication. ORIENT'S MELBOURNE CUP CON SULTATION, 1883.-10,000 Shares at £: each. Full .Share, £2: Half Sharo, £1. 62C Prizes. First Horse, £4000; Second, £2000; Third £1000: other Starters, £1000; Non-starters, £lu)00; and 41V Cash Prizes, ranging from £ 0 to if>oo. Total, £20,000. Add Exchange to Cheques; twe Btamps for reply and result. Result Slips posted to all Subscribers immediately after Drawing. Applications by letter only, addressed tc " ORIENT, cave of W. Sinclair, Eastern Arcade Melbourne. £3,000 for 2s 6d £3,000 A Colossal Fortuno for Half-a-Crown. The •' GRKAT VICTORY " SWKKP on the MELBOURNB CUP. 1883. To be run on the 6th November, This Gigantic Sweep, by far tho largest evei known to the Colonies, is the property of a hone fide Company, wltii responsible directors CAPITAL: £10,000, divided in 80,000 Shares o: 2s 6d each. Also, over 1,000 Prizes guaranteed and distributed as follows :— First Horse .. £30(10 I 20Prizes, £50..£1001 Second, do. .- £1000 1 40 Prizes, £25..£1001 Third do. .. £500 100 Prizes, £10..£1(1.1 Btartcrs divide.. £500 200 Prizes, £5..£10f1t Non-starters do.. £250 750 Prizes, £1.. £751 Total _ .. .. £10,000. It wlllbe easily seen by tho foregoing that neve. before were such inducements offered to tin public. Our great offort reduces winning almos to a cartainty. We give first horse past the pos £3,000, or three times as much as anyone elso ii similar business. Wo give over 1,000 prizes more than doubling all competitors, and yet ou: shares are but 2s. 6d. each. We give nine ticket for a £, but we cannot send less than two to uu; iinglo address. Send P.O. Order or Bank Notes \i stamps are sent, add exchange at tho rate o 18. In the & Should Coin bo sent, registe etter. Send 3d. extra for membership. xn< liSwing wUI take place on Ist Novemfwr to-i TokS'rm*™*-™ Burke street, no* Opera House.Melbourne.



Sporting. ito —■ "DOBERT BLAIKIE, JAj MEMBER OF TATTERSALL'S, Has Books Open on all Forthcoming Events— V.R.C. Derby Melbourne and New Zealand Cups Great Metropolitan Stakes. &c. (Double or Single Event). Lonimcst CurmKXT Odds Laid. j Address: Tattcrsall's, Auckland. I TMTELBOURNE CUP, 1883. ADAM BEDE j Is now forming a series of Companies on the I above event. Two Thousand Investors at £1 \ each, to be divided as follows :— First Horse £500 Second Horse 200 Third Horse 100 Other Starters (divided).. .. 500 Non-SUirters 700 i Total Tiooo It is particularly requested that early applica tion for Shares will be made, as each list will be drawn soon us filled. Results will be forwarded to subscribers immediately after drawing, and the next list proceeded witn. Any subscriber drawing a horse in any Ust will be allowed, i£ 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. 2 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 account be rccoived. If bank notes are sent, please use two envelopes, ono sealed and placed inside the othef. P.Q. Orders preferred when procurable. Address— ADAM BEDE, Care of H. N. ABBOTT, Box No. 2, Post-offlco, Auckland. TnILELITY COMPANY'S PROGRAMME JC ON' TIIK MELBOURNE CUP. 150 Hokses and 60 Bonds. Race on Gth November. Closo between 20th and 31st October. Three divisions according to quantity applied for up to closing date. {First • ..«600 Seconl „ 300 Tliir.i " .. 200 starters (about £32 each) . 7<'O Non- -tarters (about £12 each) IJBO 20 Bonds (£2O each) .. ..400 20 Uonds (£lO each) .. .. 200 20 Bonds (£ti each) .. .. 120 Total .. .. .. £1000 /First *800 {Second - 400 I Third .300 Ow 1 Starters 'about *36 each) .. 800 • • n .» < Non-starters (about£l3each) 1680 •bOUwU 120 Bonds (£3O each) .. ..600 120 Bonds (fita each) .. .. 9'o 120 Bonds (£ti each) .. .. 120 \ Total £5000 /First £1000 /Second s*o I Third ■-..■ .. .... 400- Os I Stnrters (about £15 each) .. 10OD r\«nftft'S Non-starters (about £16 each) 2000 4*6000 120 Bonds (£32 each) .. .. 610 ' 120 Bonds (£l7 each) .. .. 3W 120 Bonds (£0 each) .. ..120 \ Total £6000 There will be Four Separate Drawings for Each Ticket, viz., One Drawing for the Race and Three f-'eparate Drawings for the 60 Bonds Programmes-£1 each, and two 2d stamps Chequoß (with Is exchange) to be payable only to aNo or to Bearer. P.O. Orders payable to Fidelity Coy only. If Half notes, send by separate Posts. Registered Letters or Tele grams not accepted. Address only to "Fidelity Company, care of Alfred A. Cameron's Box, No. 251, Dunedtn;" or to Auckland Agency, care of Mr E. Wells, Box 305, Auokland. APPLY~EARLY. it ACME" CONSULTATION. MELBOURNE^UP, 1883. 2000 Tickets at £1 Each. FirstHorso em Second Horso £400 Third Horse £200 Starter* (divided) .. ' .. .. £MX> Non-starteis (divided) £300 Add exchange to cheques, and enclose stamps for reply and result. Application to be addressed to "ACME," Box 2SO, Post-office, Auckland; or care of P. SHINE, Newton Baths and Recreation Rooms, Pitt street. To bo drawn (by special request) as soon aa filled up. Result published in following issues after drawing. ■MELBOUKNE CUP, 18 83. G. FLANEUR'S CONSULTATION. 20,00 MEMBERS^T £i FirstHorso.. .. ' £700 Second Horso .. 300 Third Horse 200 Other Starters (Divided) 300 Non-Starters (Divided) .. .. .. .. 600 :— £2000 150 PRIZES. It is advisable that remittances bo made by Post-office Order, Bank Notes, or Marked Cheques. Exchanges to Cheques must be added, with stamp for reply. Application by letter only. Registered Letters or Telegrams will not, on any account, bo re ceived. . ' Drawing, under the supervision of a Com mltteo of the Investors, will tako place about 31st October. Rosult Slips forwarded to subscribers Imme diately aftor drawing. Address— " G. FLANEUR," Caro D. TWOHTLL, Park Hotel, Auckland. Drapery and Clothing:. / DEFERRED * I PAYMENT I 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 thu easiest possible way. INSPECTION INVITED. SPRING GOODS. SPRING GOODS. SPRING G.OODS. ]\/_RS. J3UTTKRWORTH> MILLINER, Queen-street, Wishes to inform the Ladies of Auckland anc i Country Friends, THAT SHE WILL HOLD HER FIRST SHOW OF ,' "VTEW Ci OODS JM.EW VXOODS ON ] SATURDAY, IStii INSTANT |J CONSISTING OF— LONDON, PARIS. AND AUCKLAND t MILLINERY I BONNETS HATS r FEATHERS a f FLOWERS j m™Iwkry°TRIMMINGS of every d«.. > erlption, in aU new designs. I ALSO, ! Ladies ana Children's COSTUMES > BABY LINBN ' UN DERCLOTHING, in gr ea tvarlety.



Tenders. "VTEW ZEALAND PUBLIC WORKS. CLARENCE BRIDGE CONTRACT, COUNTIES MARLBOROUGH AND KAIKOURA. Public Works Office, Duncdin, August 16,1853. Written Tenders will be received at this office until noon of THURSDAY, the ISth October, ISS3, for the above Contract. They are to be marked on llie outside, "'lVndcr for Clarence Bridge Contract,"and addressed to the Hon. the Minister for Public Works, Duncdin. Tele graphic lenders, similarly addressed and marked, will be received U presented at any Telegraph Olliee by noon of the same dale, pro vided thatwrltten-tendera are lodged at any District or Residont Engineer's ollieo by the same hour. Drawings, specifications, and general conditions may be seen at this o/lice, and at the Pnlilie \Vml,;'O!li<vs ;tt Auckland, Wellington, Nelson; Blenheim, and Chrislchurch. "The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. By command. W. N. BLAIR, Engineer in Charge M.I. SEPARATE TENDERS for any of the IO undermentioned Services and Supplies, for a period of TWELVE .months from tin; Ist October, ISXS, will be received by the Educa tion Hoard, Wyndliam-strect, Auckland, until noon of 'IT KSDAY, llie ISth September next:— 1. SCHOOL FURNITURE, Desks, Tables, Blatk Boards, &c. 2. GYMNASTIC APPARATUS, Dumb Bells, Rings, Poles, &c. 3. MISCELLANEOUS FITTINGS, Clocks, Bells, Blinds, Hat Pegs, &c. 1. SCHOOL MAPS, Charts, Diagrams, &c. 4. STATIONERY. (a) For Board Offices. lb) For Girls' High School, (c) For District High Schools. 0. PRINTING. 7. ADVERTISING. 8. COAL and FIREWOOD. 9. SCORIA ASH. Specifications and Conditions of Contract on application at the Office of the Board. VINCENT E. RICE, ' Secretary. fin O BUILDERS. Tenders will be received until noon of WED NESDAY, September sth, for the Erection and Completion of Three Shops in Drake-street. EDWARD BARTLEY, Architect m~O CARPENTERS. Tenders will be received up to noon of THURSDAY, September 6th, for the Erection of a Seven-roomed Dwelling for the Applo Farm Company at East Tamaki. Plans and specifications at Company's Office, Queen-street. J. T. MELVILLE, Secretary. mO CARPENTERS. Tenders will be received by the undersigned up to noon of TUESDAY, 4th September, for the Erection of a Villa Residence at Dovonport. Plans and specifications at my office, 8, Queen street. '" BENJ. TANNER. mo builders. Tenders will be received until 4 o'clock on FRIDAY, 31st instant, for the removal of present, and erection of New, Butcher's Shop, '"or Plans apply to Messrs Bond Brothers, Butchers, Devonport. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. TENDERS wil)> be received until Satur day next (Ist September), at the Office of the South British Insurance Company, for the Purchase or Charter of s.s. Lalla Rookh. This Vessel is in first-class order, having re ceivod a thorough Overhaul both in Hull and Machinery, and has Government certificate, and specially suited.for the Waitara Trade, being of light draught and large carrying capacity for cattle. ; - *' TO CARPENTERS.—Wanted, Tenders till ,Noon of MONDAY, 3rd Sept., for the Erection of Two Cottages in Pousonby. Plans to be seen at J. Kell/'s, Freeman's Bay Foundry. Lime. /GROUND LIME. GROUND LLME. FOR SALE, SOUTHG ATE'-S MAHURANGI HYDRAULIC GROUND ROCHE LIME. In any quantity, for Concrete Paths, Floors, Cellars, &c. (next to stone. Ilaggiug is un rivalled for durability and liuivl soUing qualities). For tanks and other wet T fork it is a Urst-class material. B. KEANE, SOLE AGENT, CUSTOMS-STREET. Fdr Sale; ORCHARD LAND FOR SALE.—I or 2 Acres near City; good spring, of water, and convenient position for residence.—Apply to H. White, Stationer, High-street. Xj^Oß POSITIVE SALE, "CHEAP. A really good Farm'of 310 acres ; partly im proved ; balance good ploughablc land. A por tion of Bush, some of which is laid out liko a park. There is a good Orchard, Eight-roomed House, and suitablo out-buildings; splendid stream of fresh water, and tho coach'going North passes the house "three times a week. Price low and terms easy.—Apply to JOriN SOPI SET, Land Agent, No. 8, Queen-street. Tm O, R S A L E . SAM WHITE has for^aje, at his Now Yard: Puriri Posts in any quantity, special prices to large buyers; retail, Is 6d, each; Hobart do, Is 3d; Heart Kauri do, Is each. Rails—Hobart, 80s and 90s per 100; Ti-tree, 765; Sawn Rimu, 8d each. Palings—Heart Kauri Palings, 12s 6d; Sap do, 10s; sft. Hobart, 18s: 6ft. do, 20s. House Blocks, 4d per foot. Good Wicket. Gates, 10s; Capd. and Mold. Gate Posts, Gs.-SAM. WHITE, Fencor, Customhouse-street, opposite Arnold, Hines, and Co. ' •'-*■■' '■ On sale,* and to arrive. 100. Sacks Prime OAMARU POTATOES, lit !for Table or Seed . . f ■ ._ . ..• 100 Sacks Prime SEED TARTARIAN OATS 200 Sacks MILLIN&-OATS 300 Sacks FEED OATS ' t''- ' Wood's FLOUR Flc'mming and Gilkinson's FLOUR Oatmeal, Bonedust, Sharps, Bran, Maize, Chaff, &c, &c. E. MITCHELSON AND CO., KAURI GUM AND GRAIN.MERCHANTX 19, Queen-street Wharf. News Agency. TMPOR TA N T NOTICE. YEW H E ALAND AND INTERCOLONIAL "MEWS AND ' ADVERTISING AGENCY.- The Manager of the abovo Agency, which has branches throughout tho Colonies, and in all the principal centres of population in tho world begs to announco that it has been established with a view to meet tho wants of commercial men, as well as consumers, by tho exercise of sound judgment and practical Bkill in tne economical, judicious, and prompt distribution of advertisements, WITII THE OBJECT OP PUSHING BUSINESS. From his long residence in the Colonies, his intimate ucquaintanco with the requirements of advertisers, as well as his cordial relations with newspaper proprietors, tho Manager is able to offer the following advantages :— The services of an expert. Greater economy by means Of an organ sed agency than can bo secured by Individual Energy and method in tho pushing of now commercial undertakings. a Avcr- Careful supervision of the Interests of adrcr S 6Srd°er to ToteTtheir respective interests and repntetion. General News Agency. By securing the services of literary men of ability, and by combination wilh news agen cies in all parte of the world, the now Zealard and Intercolonial Agency will be able to supply to newspaper proprietors leading ttrticlts newsletters, telej?raphic.S.ummßrieß. &o, WILLIAM SWLVBaTBRPULFOM^ Bos 216. P. 0., Auckland. . > i;.e>u



Amusements. ABBOT TS OFE R A HOUS E. Proprietor Jlr H. N. Abbott Manager Mr E. Ruwlinfl Last Night But Seven. Lnst Night But Seven. Last Night But Seven. Last Night But Seven. Of the Grand Tragic Actor, MR W. B. SHERIDAN! And the Gifted and Talented Young Actress, MISS LOUISE DAVENPORT! THIS (I'Yid.iy) EVENING, Slst Instant, MR SHERIDAN (Fon Tins NiGirr Only) \uH appear as RICHELIEU ! RICHELIEU! Miss Louise Davenportas Julie do Mortcmur, SATURDAY NOTICE! SATURDAY! Tin- management have great pleasure to an nounce thai, lit tlie- raniest n:i|Ue?t of numerous natrons, and li> eiiahh' those desirous of wilne.i:* ing Jill SHERIDAN'S Grand Impersonation oE KING LEAR, He will Repeat tho Character TOMORROW (Saturday), tor positively the Last Time. fi II ORAL II A L L. GREAT SUCCESS OF TIIE ROSE OF AUVERGNE. ; TIIE MUSICAL EVENT OF THE SKASON t HERR CARL SCHMITT'S GRAND CC 00 NN CC EE RR TT ! CC 00 NN CC EE RR TT 1 WILL BE REPEATED TO-NIGHT ! TO-NIGHT ! (Friday, 31st August. PART I. 1. Overture—" Zanctta," .. .. Aubefi 2. Aria (Baritone) — " 0 Infelioo " "Ernani" Verdi MR EDMTNSTON (With Orchestral Accompauimont). 3. Song—" The Bend of the River ".. Blummthal MISS 11. HALSTEAD. 4. Quintette o£ String Instruments (MinuoJ Jiochcrini MESSRS O. AND J. HEMUS. CLOUGH, EDGEK, AND McKENZIE. 5. Valso—" 111 Bacio " Arditi MRS ALEXANDER (With Orchestral Accompaniment). 6. " The Singing Lesson" (for Soprana and Tenor) .. .. Barnttt MISS STEPHENSON AND MR ROBERT YATES. 7. HAYDN'S CELEBRATED " TOY SYMPHONY;" : Conducted by MISS EVA STEVENS l'ianiste MISS V. CLAYTON Ist VioliiiH — Miss Stevens and Mr J. Hcmus. 'Cello—Mr Edger, 2nd Violins—Miss Stevens Miss Westpfahl, and Mr Stevens. Basso—Me McKenzie. ' ■ Toy Instruments : Cuckoo, Herr Schmitt; Bells, Mr J. Impey; Trumpet, Mr F. D. Fenton; Nightingale, Mr C. Hemus; Rattle, Mr H. Brett; Drum, Miss Fenton; Triangle, Mr N. Heath. PART n. "ROSE OF AUVERGNE ;" Or ' " SPOILING THE BROTH," A Sparkling Comic Opera, by Offenbach ~ ■ (In Character)— FLEURETTE (Landlady of a,; Village Cabaret) .. .. Mrs Cooper ALPHONSE (a Shoemaker) .. Mr J. Edwards PIERRE (a Blacksmith) .. Mr. A Stuart ADMISSION: Front Seats (reserved), 3s; Gallery, 2s; Back Scats, Is. Tickets at Upton's, Plan at Upton's. Doors open, 7.30; Concert, 8. CO N C E R T will he given in aid of tho HOME MIS SION FUND on MONDAY, September 3,1883, at 8 p.m., in Mrs Clayton's School-room, St. George's Bay Road, PARNELL. 1. Pianoforte Duet La Pratioscc 2. Chorus-" O Who Will O'er the Downs so Free".. .. '.. Pmrson 3. Song—"Sunshine and Rain" .. BlumtnthaC 1. Pianoforte Solo—"LucuidiLnm menmior" .. Aehci' 5. Song—"Polly" Mollov 6. Song and Chorus —" Tho Old Home, and what it used to bo" Q.A, White 7. Song-" The Old Flag " .. Godf rye Marks* 8. Chorus—" Forest Echoes" .. ioung 2nd Part. \ 9. Duot, Piano and Harmonium— , Selections from " Lurline " .. JSvgcl 10. Song and Chorus—" Down by tho Sad, Sad Sea" .. .. Hay 11. Pianoforte Piece—"Robert tho . >J it Diable" .. Pruduct 12. Vocal Duet-" The Star and the Flower" Glover 13. Song—" Facing tho Foe " .. 0. Barrt U. Song — " When tho Heart is Young ".. .. .. ..Dudleyßuck 15. Song—"Wrecked and Saved".. Knowlea 16. Song and Chorus—"Good Night, . : Farewell" Oarrett GOD SAVE THE QUEEN. - . Tickets, 2s fid each, to be had at Eady's Musia Warehouse, Queen-street, and Talbot's Circu lating Library, Parncll. -jSIA T 0. 0. F., M. U., AD. J LOYAL PONSONBY LODGK, mms3i&l*Ff>yik T'lo Fourth Anniversary of f^iffwlTCißi * t'lc above Lodge will be cclcr l^Mtiss^ brated by a DINNER ani> iniiin Til t^^a BALL, to be hold in the Odd fellows' Hall, Ponsonby, on FRIDAY, Sept 7. Dinner at 6.30 p.m. Dancing to commence at 9 p.m. Double Tickets. 10s Cd. W. G. ALLEN, P.P.G.M., Secretary. D A N-A *. N G THE NEW WALTZ, Now evorywhere danced in Europe and Aus tralia by the upper class, also all Old and Modern Dances, taught by PROFESSOR JULES BERNARD —From Paris— Permanent Evening.Classcs.Dancine Academy, Queen-street, TUESDAY S. Beginners from 7.30; Advanced, from 8 p.m. . Devonport Hall, MONDAYS, 8 p.m. Remucra (Mrs Law's), "WEDNESDAYS," 7.50 Ponsonby (at Miss Hill's School), FRIDAYS Pupils can join classes at any time. Terms: <ma Guinea. Private Lessons daily at Ilesi- : dence, Devonshire House; ; Hobson-strcct. . Lcctnres. , "VTOUNU MEN'S CHRISTIAN X ■ ASSOCIATION ' (Corner of Wellesley and Albert-streets). WINTER COURSE OF LECTURES. Friday, September 11—Rev. J. S. Hill. Subject: "Alcohol." Friday, September 2?— Professor A. P. Thomas, M.A..F.L.S. Subject: "Volcanoes." Commencing at 7.30. Seats reserved for ticket holders till 7.20 Admission to single lecture, Is— may be had from the Booksellers, or any member of Committee, and at the Rooms. THOMAS BUDDLE, Hon. Sec. = Educational. CHURCH OF ENGLAND GRAMMAR SCHOOL. GOVERNORS: Tho Right Rev*, the Lord Bishop or Aucn land The Yen Archdeacon Maunmjll, D.D, TheVen. Archdeacon Pbitt, Tho Hon. Colonel Haultain. R. C. Bakstow, Esq. I C. C. McMii.LiN, Ksa A. BOAKbMAN. Esq.., Hon. Sec. STAFF: Classics, Modern Languages, English — Tho . Head-master. Science. Mathematics—A. F. T. Ansley. Drawing and Painting-K. Watkina. Writing, Commercial Ariihracuo,McclianlcaJ b«W» are expected to pay for the Umber theyuee.^ Fce-3 (inclading Stationery); £3 10s, payable in MONDAY, 17th September. If Parents in Country Districts will commu nicate with the Head-master, ho will make arrangements for providing their sons with Comfortable Hom^ NRYTpYcRoFT> Headmaster Elect. MR F . B . WOOD HA M, Teacher ok the PIANOFORTE AND HARMONIUM. Address Care of Mit A. Eady, Auckland Musia Warehouse, Queen-Btreet. TV/T A D A M E P O 0L E V RECEIVES PUPILS FOR CULTURE OF THE VOICE, PRACTICAL VOCAL TUITION STUDY OF VOCAL MUSIC. MENDELSSOHN VILLA VINCENT-STREET