The Auckland Evening Star.

VOL. XX fV.—NO. 4.3«»

AUCKLAND, N.Z., WEDNESDAY, JUNE 4, 1884.

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' Shipping. .?.. f - "OACI.FIOMAnSTEA. >v.v' ■::■■■'■: a .a. ship co. V-_ . #^THROTJGH THE UNITE' „_ , , STATES OF AMERICA, VL HONOLULU, TO GREAT BRITAIN. Underl'ostal Contract with tho Governments t New Zealand and New South Wales. Passengers hooked through to Llverpoo London, or Paris, via tho Great Overland Roa ot America, via tho Steamers ot the Atlanti Lincß from Now York. „. „ I Date of Date of Steamer. Tons. Sailing to Sailing t< , I Sydnoy 'Frisco. 1881 «- , ~ Onorabout 1881. gfflandia- 3.200 July 27 August, City of Sydney..... ■~(;;< May 31 Juno 21 Australia.... ;.. Juno 28 July 22 FARK9 *— Eirst-class £68 and upwards t^ecrago £32 3s 9d and upwards First-olass to San Francisco £10 Stecrago £20 Through Cabin Passengers are permitted t< lay over at Honolulu, or any of tho cities of thi United States, not to oxoeeci six months. No Shipping Orders will u_ issued alter 1 p.m On the day before thu o'uilin.. of steamers for Snr Francisco. For freight rates and al! other information apply to THOS. T. GAMBLE, Agent, . Lower Queen-stroet. 4-*3Ur f\ KIE N T LINE. X , ■ ~ .A/] il-"-; . . vy UndercontraetwiththeNow v_. _«____*. south Wales Government foi tno conveyance of Mails. The following Steamships bol*nging to the Orient Co. and the Pacific Co. will leave SYDNEY and MELBOURNE on tho nndor mentioned a ß t©s for LON DON, via ADELAIDE WWOO. GARCIA (at ateamer'o opUon),SUEZ, and NAPLES l ateamer. From Sydney. From Melb'urne. POTOSI JuneG jH7e"l2" Okiknt Juno 20 Juno 26 Garonne j u i y j July 10 ausiTANIA July 18 July 21 And fortnightly thereafter. Through faros to London, £21 to £75. Passengers seouro special advantages by cooking through from New Zealand. Second elass passongers by Orirnt steamer are provided with saloon passages to Sydney or Melbourno. NAPLES TO LONDON by Rail.-Special .ran irement- mado with Messrs Cook and Sons «■ the issvte of through tickets at greatly re ncßd.ratos. PASSAGES FROM LONDON.—Special facili ties afforded for bringing out Friendß and i-o'nt;vea by pro-paymont of tho passago-monoy hero. SPECIAL RETURN TICKETS, available for 13 monthr-, p.re issued at tho following rates :— Vicnt Saloon _ _ _ _ £117 Secj.n;. Saloon „ £77 PARCEL- MOOKED THROUGH to LON DON at Reduocd Rates. F.i- further particulars imply to UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND (LIMITED), Agents in New Zealand, I^3^ TTNION STEAMSHIP i-r>S*£3<-* v COMPANY OF NEW l*>i£s-^_sft SEALAND (LIMITED), li TIME TABLE.-Jcnk. FOR GISBORNE, NAPIER. WELLINGTON, LYTTELTON, AND PORT CHALMERS (from Anckland). ' Steamer. | Date of Sailing. | Waihora I Thurs., 0, noon i — Alt awata I Thurs.. 12, noon I — FOR GISBORNE, NAPIER, AND WEL- LINGTON. Booth. Cross I Tues., 17, 5 p.m. I — FOR MELBOURNE (VIA BI.UKW. Waihora I Thurs., 5, noon I — Akawata. I Thurs., 12, noon I — tCnlls at Hobart. FOR SYDNEY. Manapouri | Wed., 4, 5 p.m. I — 2 FOR SUVA ASP LEVUKA. PKNGUIN I Mon.. 30,5 p.m. I — (No cargo after noon.) FOR RUSSELL AND KAWAKAWA. Manapouri I Wed.. -I. 5 p.m. I — SOUTH SEA ISLAND EXCURSION. Wairarapa I Wed., 1, 3 p.m. 1 — Cargo must be booked . nd alongside Two iloußS boforo advertised time of departure. Passage Tickets must be taken at the Com pany's Office (Auokland Hrnuch). Fort-streot. £ * - "TV. ORTHERN STEAM JJtmj&K -^ SHIP co" (LIMITED,> j|»|g|S«gJsi^ Time-table.—June. (Weather and other Circum stances Permitting.) FROM QUEEN-S TREET WHARF, FOR TAURANGA AND BAY OF PLENTY FORTS. ■_ STEAMER. I DAT- OF BAILING. Wellington Thursday, 6,7 p.m. Glenelg Monday, 9 5 p.m. Glenolg Thursday. 12. 5 p.m. Wellington Monday, 10.7 p.m. Wellington Thursday. 19, 7 p.m. Glenelg Monday, 23. 5 p.m. Glenolg Thursday. 26, 5 p.m. Wellington I Monday, 30. 7 p.m. 1 Connects at Tauranga for Opotiki Stafia end Bay of Plenty Ports every (■ Tuesday. For Russicll, Whanbakoa. and Mansowpi. Wellington I Monday. 9, 7 p.m. Glenelg Monday, 16,6 p.ra. Wellington I Monday, 23, 7 p.m. Glenelg I Monday, 30,6 p.m. Fob Whanqarki, Whangarei Heads, and MA.vn.PAT. Macgregor lEv _;_ ■--:..,7 p.m. For Whanga:-.- -~7- .Vhanoabm Heads (Carrying ''■''•''■ .-•_•• ' - cargo for Waipa). Macgregor Te. "■"' j ...y and Friday. 7 p.m. FOi. Mahourv Bay. Rowena | Every Monday and Friday, 7 p.m. For Great Barrier, Tryphena, Port Fitz- ROY AND WHANQAPARAPARA. Rowena I Every Wednesday, - p.m. ~~ MANUKAU. For Waitara. Douglas I Wednesday, 1,10 a.m. For Hokianqa. Argyle I Wednesday, 4,1 p.m. Cargo must be booked and alongside Two Hours before advertised timo of departure. Passage Tickets must be taken at theGom pany's Offloe, No. 67, Queen-street. Auckland. FOR WAITARA.—The s.s. DOUGLAS will leave Onehunga Wharf as above (weathor and other circumstances permitting) THIS DAY (Wednosday). June i, at 10 a.m.- Northern Steamship Company (Limited), Auck land ; or, A. Barnes, Onehunga. FOR HOKIANGA.—The s.s. ARGiLE ■will leavo Onehunga Wharf aB above (weather and other circumstances permitting) THIS DAY (Wednosday), Juno 4th,. at 1 P-ni.— Northern Steamship Company (Limited), Auck land ; or, A. Barnes, Onehunga. TnOR WHANGAREI. — The s.s. MAC JO Gregor will not make her usual trip on Friday.but willloave Auckland on SAIURUAY Next. Juno T. at 7 o'clock p.m.-Northern Steam ship Company (Limited). - t- CJTEAM TO THAMES, _4S»s_r^r © Conneottae with River j'^^dW^&j-SiiiiiiTißrs for STIRLING -7^ FOSISIR'S SETTLEMENT. TIME TABLE _ „ n B ROTnMAHANATP.S. ENTERPRISE NO. 8.8. BOTOM^AJ^ r g-= tUjBANK FROM AUOKXANDI ~, 1 Rotomahana I Enterprise I A. Milbank Wed. 19 a.m. 18 p.m. I - Thurs. 110 a.m. - Fri. 11 a.m. 0 P-ra- 7 Sat. 112 noon I — ! — FROM THAMES: . I Rotomahana I Enterprise lA. Milbank Wed. j 3.30 p.m. I - j ~ Thurs. 1.30 p.m. 1 12 p.m. _ Fri. 5.30 p.m. - _' Sat I — 16 p.m. I i No cargo received for Rotomahana within half-an-hourof advertised timo of Not responsible in Shipping, Carrying, or aißeharglngLlve g |toc^ R & £ * *~ TAEVONPORT STEAM FERRY COMPANY **^s£i%m&r NOTICE TO PASSENGERS. -The boat leaving North Shore at 9.15 p.m. and Auckland at 9.15 p.m. on Sunday will be dis continued during the months of June, July, August, and September. . j. R. D. BAKER, Traffic Manager. ax* TJIIRST SHIP FOR >Ag^A J- LONDON. , The clipper barquo "^^^^S^^ Al at Lloyd's, 824 'tons, Captain Glazebrook. This vessel having the greater part of her cargo engaged will have quick despatch. Good accommodation for a few saloon and steerage passengers. For freight or passage apply to CRUICKSHANK &CO Agents 18. Queen-street. £ A- ~ TJIOR MERCURY- BAY. aJ —S.s. NEPTUNE every ______Ba__v*Monday and lliuraday, at 7 '<_______S__|_p^p.m.---For freight or passage r a ppiy on board.



Shipping. t- /^><_ <it Q TEAM T0 LONDON D *SSg&FW^3^ STEAM NAVIGATION' £ ~"SW__BS___S"" COMPANY. ){ FOR LONDON DIRECT, "\_ A Riniitnfir Leave Leave L stoamer. sydnoy. Melbourne, .0 , 188_ 18SL Ravenna Juno2s July 1 _ Assam July 0 .lulv 15 SUTLI . July 23 July 20 ) PEsn.vwint Aug. o Aug. 12 And thenceforward every alternate week. Passengers and cargo booked to London, Mar aellles, Italy, Egypt, India, China, and Japan at niouornto rates. Return tickets issued both to first and second li £ i passengers at especially low rates. Cheap " reserved accommodation can bo obtained in this oompany s vessels. Passengers booking at Auokland seourc special advantages. For all particulars apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agent* ) 18, Queen-street. Auokland. 1 4Bs£t*c Ss" COROMANDBL ' *^fe4^^^ TiIOMAS SCOTT, MASTER. TIME TABLE. Leavos Auokland: Loavos Coromandel i Juno. Juno. Wednesday, 1,12 noon — _ — Thursday, o, 12 noon Friday, 6, 2 p.m. — — Saturday, 7,12 noon Weather and other circumstances ponufttlng. Not responsible in shipping, carrying, or dis i charging live Btock. : No cargo reeoived without shipping noto, and within half an hour of advertised time of de parture. All Parcels must bo prepaid on board. A. R. H. SWINULEY, Munagor. ££ ~ TXTAIOKO AND ONF,- V&K^aafa T . HUNGA STEAM _fl££y3|3|&£NAVlGA-lON CO. (LIMITED). TIME TABLE.-S.S. MANUKAU. •June, 1881. Leavo Onehunga; Leave Waiuku! . ___ - 1-Wed., 7 a.m. i— W cd„ 3 p.m. — „ . ~— s—Thurs., 8 a.m. 6—Friday, 5 p.m. — „ „ — 7—Saturday, D.30 Oiin. o—Monday, C p,m. — . — 10—Tuesday. 11 a.m. 11—TV cd.. 7.30 a.m. 11—Wed.. 12 noon 12—Thursday, 8 a.m. 12—Thurs., 12.30 p.m. 13—FridayiforManukau _ Heads), 8 a.in. 11-Saturday. 9 a.m. 18—Saturday. 1,30 a.m. IG-Monday, 10.30 a.m. IB—Monday, 3 p.m. 17—Tuesday. 11 a.m. 17—Tuesday, 3.30 p.m. IS-Wednesday, 12 noonlS—Wednesday, 1.30 p.m. 20—Friday, 1 p.m. — — 21—Saturday, 5.30 a.m. 23—Monday, 5 p m. — — 21-Tuesday, 11a.m. 25—Wed.. 7.30 a.m. 2.s—Wed., 12 noon 20—Thursday, 8 am. 26-Thursdny„ 12.30 p.m. 27—Fri,lay(forManukau Heads), 8 a.m. 28—Saturday. 9 a.m. 2S-Snturday, 1.30 p.m. 30—Mcnday, 10.30 a.m. 30-Monday, 3 p.m. All freights payable before delivory of goods. J. BARK BROWN, __^ Managing Director. £ f ._ rnHE KAMO COLLIERY X COMPANY'S fast and gSSigffiHSg^poworfiil '•SBRSBbS'* S.S. WAITAKI. 112 tons register, 120 h.p., Capt. J. CRAWFORD, Will bo despatched as under, from Railway Wharf— FOR WHANGAREI. WHANGAREI HEADS, MANGAPAI, AND PARUA HAY. From Auckland: From Whangarei: Junk. Friday, G, 8 p.m. Thursday, 5.1 p.m. Tuesday, 10, 8 p.m. Monday, 9, 9.tt) a.m. Friday, 13, 8 p.m. Thursday, 12, 9.30 a.m. A COACH runs in connection with tho steamer to Waipu from tho Heads. Passage Tickets must bo taken at Company's Offloo, 14a, Queen-stroet, orQueon-atreet>Vvharf, Auckland. £ jr _ CJTEAM TO WADE and ■^Skfi- O PUIIOI.-Tho S.s. TAM >'_fc_lßfe^_BKiO'SllANTEl{ will leavo us *fg2|SEgg-^pj)S r under (weather permitting) :— " *''ii" JUNE. Leave Auckland: Leave Wade: o—Friday, 12 noon 7—Saturday, G a.m. II -Monday. 2 p.m. 10—Tuesday, 8 a.in. 13 -Friday, 1 p.m. 11-Saturday, 10 a.m. Auoklan I to Puhof. Puhoi to Auckland. I—Wednesday, 10 a.m. s—Thursday, 3 p.m. 11— iVednesday. 2 p.m. 12—Thursday, 9 a.m. Orders and Small Parcels to bo left at E McKcown's, Qneen-st. Wharf, or W. S. Whitley. Queen-st. Not responsible for goods or parcels without shipping note. . *Jt T_>ASSENGERS' LINE 440$£tfzL OF PACKETS TO NEW **s|______spiar ZEALAND. Owned by THE SHAW, SAVHi & ALBION SHIPPING CO. a,iMrna>), W. Leadenhall-Btreet, London. The abovo line of ships are regular traders to all the principal porta In New Zealand. Thoy are clipper ships, classed Al at Lloyds, and commanded by experienced masters. The bill of faro 1b most substantial, and of the best Quality, and the accommodation roomy and convenient. . . . The undersigned are empoworod to grant passages from London to New Zealand, pay ment for which have been guaranteed in the colony. Return ships to London also leave at sltnost regular intervals. Full particulars on application to L. D. NATHAN R CO., 1 OWEN & GRAHAM, V Agents. CRUICKSHANK & C 0. .) j- ~~r Z WORTHERN RIVER _^S___^r JL . STEAM NAVIGATION (LIMITED). 'QBSgigSI&S&P Capital £50,000, TIME TABLE: S.S. DURHAM leaves Helcnsville for Wai roa on MONDAYS and FRIDAYS on arrival of train leaving Auckland at 7.15 a.m.. returning from Dargaville at 5 a.m. TUESDAYS and SATURDAYS. S.S MINNIE GASEY leaves Helonsvillo for Wairoa every MONDAY and WEDNESDAY on arrival of train from leaving Auckland at -sJ.'KINA leaves Helcnsville for Otamatea every MONDAY after the arrival of 7.15 a.m. train from Auckland, and THURSDAY after the arrival of tho 1.30 p.m. train from Auckland, calling at POINT CURTIS on tho Thursday F _ S KINA loaves Helensville for Pout Albert direct overy TUESDAY after tbo arrival of the 4.30 p.m. train from Auckland, and returns to Helonsvillo direct from Port Albert. . , _.'__, Subject to alteration from time to time. J W. LODDER, Manager. Coaches. AUCKLAND AND ONEHUNGA LINE OF COACHES. BEALLACK & JENKINS'S COACHES Leavo Onehunga— Daily at 7.30 a.m. and at 11.15 a.m.; Saturday Nights at 6.15. Leave Auckland— Daily at 9.15 a.m. and 3.30 p.m.; Saturday Nights at 10.30. Single Fare, 9d ; Rutfrn do., Is 2d. Saturday Night Fares-Single, Is; Return, ls6d HOLLIS AND CO.'S LINE OF COACHES. ALTERATION OF TIME TABLE. Loave Onehunga ~ Leave Augkland (Manukau Hotel). (Greyhound Hotel) 1 8.0 a.m. 8. loa.m. 8.30 a.m. . ?;. 12 r .:1?: 9.0 a.m. g 10.30 a.m. n -jn a m - 11.0 a.m. 100 am -* 12.15 noon J.O.U a.iv. a r. - 10.30 a.ni. £5 Hf- m -11.15 noon . o 1-30 pjm. 12.15 D.m. JtS ° z-° P-m ---10 pm? 3-a 2.15 p.m. LSOpS. „-Hg 3.15 p.m. 2.30 p.m. SS_ '-"P'"l ---3.0 p.m. 5£S . 3.30 p.m. _*" !'.„ p'm- -4.0 p.m. „52 5.30 p.m. 5.0 p.m. SgS Mp.m. Monday, 6.0 p.m. g*s Mondays,ll.o p.m. Saturdays 6.0 p.m. Saturdays, 10p.m. Sundays. ?n Dn N„D^ YB, 8.30 a.m. ioA(_i^.• ( 12 noon HS'H. 4.wp.m. HOIJJ3 & cq„ Proprietors. TPAINBRIDGE'B TIME TABLE. B?om Union Bank-22 minutes past the honr •ttiS?4fi£i S.-7 minutes to the ■KftS. JSS TowN-Hiastß. *-part 9. J-p^t 10. and i-past 11. From *BR__ Lamps -8, R-omn.NiON Bank to Shell* Beaoh-7 minutes pn_t 91 7 minutes paßt 11.7 minutes past frStouto past 177 minutes past 5,23 minutes 10S mi, U0 p.m., 3.30 p.m., 4.30 p.m., and 7.4S P'siTTmDAYS FROM SHBIX- BEACH-8.30a.m_ ml%?, Am iSSu. 12.80JP.8. Kami Unioh mik-9.7 a.m, lL7a,m. and 1.7 p.m. miME - TABLE OP DEVOWrOBT T ANDLAKE COACHES. Leave Victoria Wharp. Devonport. at 10.M a.m., 2 p.m., and 4.30 p.m. Ldave Takapuna Sohool-housb at Rls ajß., S^-Tvs^^Sovonnert:at MM i^anjl 3 p.m. Leave Lake School-house 11,88 a.m. and 5 p.m. FAHE EACH WAY, ONE SHILLING. F. 7. QUICK, Proprietor,



Land and . state Agents. ?! (.HAS. H# QSMON L LAND AND MONETARY AGENT, 110, QUEEN-STREET (Adjoining 13. Tonks and Co.'s), TELEPHONE-No. 185. BANKERS! National Bank of Now Zealand (Limited), Mortgages and Loans Negotiated. Rents and Interests Collected, Monoy Investod on First-class Soourltl without chargo. Estates managed for absontoos. 1 Valuations and Arbitrations undertaken. I Native Land affairs specially understood. J Houses to Lot and Properties for Sale placi ■ on my list free of oharge. I Every description of landod property boug or sold to order. ljsrgo Bums to lond on flrst-olass securities. PROPERTIES FOR OAL: ' SYMONDS-BTREET-Allotmont3_ _ 100, in tl best part of Symonds-street, £15 por foqt. ■ „.KOO-IN THE CENTRE OF THE UlTY largo and commodious Store, builtof Conore and Brick, with largo Dry Cellars, on an A lotment 10 feet by 82 feet 0 inches. Bulldini valued about £i,500; the allotment worth i least .10 por foot. With first-class tonus. «!50 FOR AN 8-ROOMED HOUSE and goc allotment, situated near Mr Mortar's Storo c tho Great North Road. A ohanco soldom mi With EPSOM—Six and a-hnlf Acres, all main roo frontago; high position ; would cut up im ohoico building lots. Prieo, £3CM per acr. Terms, £SSO cash; balance, 5 por cent. NORTHCOTE—WBO for a Now Four-Roo mc COTTAGE and a vory Largo Allotment, siti ated noar the Wharf. £15— ALLOTMENT adjoining tho above; oas terms of paymont. PENROSE—An unoquallod Site of 2J acros fc a residence, situated on rising ground, con manding ono of tho grandest views in til neighbourhood of Auckland. This Bito mm bo seen to ho appreciated. Prieo, £200. PAREMAREMO—B2 Acres. £1 por aoro. HELLYEIW3 CREEK—SO Aoros. £4 por acre. MOUNT EDEN—Largo Allotments, in aleut ing nosition. Prieo, £3 12s Gd per foot; wit double frontage. MOUNT EDEN-First class 7-Roomed House with dctacficd wash-house, and all nccessar, outbuildings on Allotment 210 foot doop, ha 2 good frontages. Price, £020, witn gooi tonus. AVONDALE-Kight Acres of rich Volcanl Land, with 1-Roomed House and outbulldiuga Thoro aro orchards in full bearing, and goo< Btrmvberry beds. Tho romainder of tho lam is laid down in grass. To a market gai'done this property, at tho prloe, means a smal fortune. Price. £620. with good terms. CITY FREEHOLD (closo to the now Town Hal site)—A Largo Allotment, with throe now 1 roomed Houses. Thia proporty is closo t( Queen and Grey-streets. Prieo is £700. Cot tages bring in a regular rental of £1 5s 6d poi week, PONSONBY (Pompalior Terrace)—An Allot ment with good view: £3 10s per foot BIRKENHfCAU—Ton Acres, large rood front age, a lot of largo kauri trees. Price, £22 10: per aero (adjoining proporty from £30 poraci. to £J0). This property is an especial bargain it was bought cheap, so will bo sold cheap. HELENSVILLE — 220 Acres Splondid Land with Railway Station on tho proporty. Prieo £700; easy tonus. TUAKAU —Two Township Allotments. £1( NORTH SHORE—Two ilrstclass Allotments, commanding a very pretty view, in rapidly rising locality, closo to tho wharf. £3 15s ptsi foot. MOUNT ROSKILL—Tho ten BhUings a fool Allotments are selling rapidly. The contract for the now roads through theso very valuable allotments will bo let within threo weeks. MOUNT ROSKILL—Six-roomed now Houso, excellent position; £525 on tonns; main road frontage. MOUNT ROSKILL-Six-roomed Now House, with pantry, bathroom, and Boullory, thoroughly well finished and built with ilrstclass timber; verandah on two Bides; large allotment, loose box, stablo. Price, £000; an exceedingly cheap and sound invest ment MOUNT ROSKILL (Valley Road)-Tho Resl dence and Grounds until lately occu pied by Mr Evinson. To any person requiring a really first-class houso, with plenty of land this Property thoroughly recommends itstlf. Price according to amount of ground taken witli the houso. MOUNT ROSKILL (Valloy Road)-A good 5-roomed Houso on a Largo Corner Allotment; MOUNT ROSKILL-Two of tho Dost Allot mnnts in the llellwond Estato; £3 10s per foot Two others. 15s por foot. MOUNT ROSKILL—IO Acres Voleanto Land, MOUNT ROSKn.iL—I have a lot of very cheap allotments in nr, estato which haa only just come into the market To working mon dosirious of Becuring a good pieco of land of thoir own at a small cost, and with vory easy terms of payment, it is a grand chance. If persons were only awaro how vory rapidly tho Mount Roskill District is going akoad, also tho many advantages of viow, con venience to town, healthy locality, volcanic soil, cheapness of tho land. &0., I feel con fident that many moro purchasers would buy in this favoured distrlot, than pay such lone prices for land of an inferior quality and bad position. TTOUSE rjo J.ET. 5-roomed Cottago on Cornor Lot, Valley Road, Mount Roskill. i I ■ . i m EBB Drapery COMPULSORY SALE OK DRAPERY AND CLOTHING, Commencing MAY 16,1881, at MRS J. SMITH'S (Widow of tho lato John Smith), QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. lit tendering my best thanks to my numerous Customers and Friends for their liberal patron ago in tho past. I am anxious to ask their valued aid in assisting me to meet tho demands now made on mo by relatives, from whom I at least expected leniency. It is incumbent on me to raise the largo sum of £0,000 at onae, and to do so I must REALISE ON MY STOCK OF DRAPERY GOODS AT ANY SACRIFICE I It is my intention to odor THE WHOLE OF THE STOCK AT UNPRECEDENTED LOW PRICES tocfTectthtfobiectlhaveabovedotailcd. ALL GOODS WILL BE REMARKED TO SUCH PRICES THAT MUST ENSURE A SPEEDY CLEARANCE _______ Tho following is a LIST OF THE GOODS which will bo found on Inspection to contain all tho LATEST IMPORTATIONS from BRITISH and CONTINENTAL MARKETS:- Volvoteons, in all Bhados, at Is 6d, 2s 3d, 2s Od, A Good Dark Dross Material, at 6}d, 9Jd, Is. Good variety »f shades. _„,'.. „,_ Scarboro' Dress Serge, reduced from Is 3d to 9Jd Good Flannels, at Bsd. Is, Is 2d, Is 3d, Is 6d All-wool Tartan Plaids—Single Width, Is Id Double. 13 Sd „_.___ Our usual 17s Bd Blanko for 12s Hd tho pair size, 10 x 4 _„ __ _ __ _, Our usual 10 x 1 Blanket at 27s Gd reduced to 21s All Calicoes sold at Cost Prieo Silks and Satins, in all shades, to be sold at Cost Price ._,..__,,_ Satins, at Is Bd. Is Hd, 2s 6d, 2s lid, 3s Od Our Coloured Silks aro reduced from 5s Bd to Ladies' Corsets, a very largo stock, at Is 6d, 2s lid. 3s lid „ ._,__. Ladies' Underclothing at Groat Reductions Coloured Cashmere, Is 6d, 2s lid Black Cashmero, 2b Gd, 3s 6d, 3s Od, Is Hd Black Silk Fringes, Bead Gumps, &c., &o. CLOTHING. Mon's Tweed Suits, roducod from 30s to 10s 6d Men's Nelson Tweed Suits, reduced from 60s te Men's Strong Tweed Trousers, Is lid, 5s Hd, 6s lid. slid, 12s6d Mon's Tweed Trousers and Vests, reduced from 30b to 20s , „,. _ A Splendid Lino of Trousers and Vests, re duccd from 25s to 18s Hd A Boy's Good Suit for 20s, worth 28s Working Shirts, Is Hd, 2s lid, 3s Hd White Shirts, 2s Hd, 3s Hd, 5s Gd One of the Largest Stocks of HATS in Auck land, comprising all the New Shapes, in soft and stiff Felt. Note tho Address :-J. SMITH. Draper and Clothier. &c, &c, Queen-street (next United Service Hotel). N.B.—Parcels of tho value of £2 and upward! forwarded to all parts of the North Island upon receipt of P. 0.0. Carriage paid.—J. SMITH. / DEFERRED 1 I pATMBSNT I I SYSTEM, I TAILORS, DRAPERS MILLINERS, AND OUTFITTERS, HOBSON-STREET, HAVE A WELL-ASSORTED BTOOI OF TH_ BEST CLASS GOODS. All Tweeds thoroughly shrunk before belni made up, and Fit and Workmanship Guaranteed. The Deferred Payment System ha* beei found to be a great boon, of enabling tho» with limited incomes to procure necessaries n the easiest possible way. INSPECTION INVITED. Cash Customers receive 5 per cent. Dlsconn (one shilling in the pound sterling) on all parcel of 80s and upwards.



Business Notices. D> {"GROUND LIMB, GROUND LIMB FOR SALE' BO UTHGATB 8 MAHURANGI HYDRAULIC GROUND ROCHE LIME. In any qnantity, for Concrote Paths, Floor* Collars, fco. (next to stone flagging Is nn rivalled for durability and hard-settlor dualities). For tanks and other wet work it in a first-class material. 08 B. KEANE, "SOLE AGHNS, OUBTOMS-STBKICT SPECIAL PUBLIC NOTICE Awarded first prizes, 1882 and IBS3—Robloy's 0( j Digestive Porridge Meal for Dyspeptics; Rob leys Self-rising Flour for Pastry, &c.; Robloy'a Infant Food (mothers say that babies cry for It), ht best in the colony ; Robloy's Superior Digestive Bread and Biscuits. Wholesale and Rotail. 59, Grey-street. J. ROBLEY. E" IYT OUNT' EBEN STATION, 10 AUUKLAND-WAITAKERKI SAWING AND . PLANING MILLS. A U J. &H. SMYTH beg to inform their friends , a and the public that, owing to tho Waltakorol J t Mill boing burned, they have made arrange ments for keeping up the supply of all kinds of id Building Timber until their own mill Is oom ,n plctcd, and havo also a largo quantity of Shin 0J gles, Palings, House Rloaks. Posts, Rails, and Firewood coming forward, and which thoy are a prepared to Bell at the loweßt rates. t5 May 1. 1881. "• O U T C H E R AND CO., 11 -"-, FOHT-BT. AND QUKKN-BT. WHARF, *' STEVEDORES, ■- RECEIVING AND FORWARDING , r AGENTS. »- WOOL STORED AND DUMPED FOB SHIPMBNT, ,t BALLAST SPITLIED. JAMES KNOX, Mom. Inc. Soct.. Eug., [; CIVIL AND PRACTICAL ENGINEER, Consulting Enoinkkk, >, PATENT AGENT, PLANT VALUER, y 31, N.z. Insurance Hoildinor a X U OANADINE, a +r • WATCHJIAKKR, , JEWELLER, AND SEWING MACHINIST, j Cornor of Vermont ond Olluhant-streots, off j Ponsonby Road, Auckland. J Every description of Clocks, Watches, Jewel lory, Sewing Machines. Accordions, Concertinas, j and Flutiuas Ropalrod. - aOOI) WOHIC.MANSIIIP ANn AIOUEKATIS CHAIIOKB. Agent for Messrs Icke and Son's Leather , llelting (double and siiiulc). SUPERIOR CORRUGATED TANKS. j. lTkean i Has for Salo a number of tho abovo, with Taps, » ready for use, prieo 355, at his Shop, Wellesloy -1 street ICiist (next door to Crowthor's Stables). Largo Quantities of Spouting, Ridging, and > Down Pipes always in Stock. Verandah Iron , curved at tho shortest notico. Country orders will always receive his prompt attention. Load I Washers always on hand. PIANOFORTES Tuned (ss) by an ex perienced hand from Ivirkniiin's, London. • Old Pianos ontirelv restored in tone, touch, and quality ; Hammers refelted, 1 guinea —W. Sior, ; Karangahape Road, Newton (opposite Prime's, . Ironmonger). ' MALCOLM NICCOL.J [11. WALTER HEWETSON. ! ' "VTieCOL AND HEWETSON. TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS-"NICCOL." ' Wo having tills day Entered into Partnership as SHIP AND FREIGHT BROKERS and GENERAL MERCANTILE AGENTS, tho Business hitherto Carried on by MR NICCOL will in fut.ru be Conducted by U.S. undor tho : Stylo or Finn of NICCOL AND HEWETSON. Mr Niccol will Pay all Debts due by him and i Receive all Debts duo to hull prior to thodato of our Partnership. M. NICCOL. 11. WALTER HEWETSON. Auckland, May Ist. 1831. ARBITRATOR [SCRIVENER TT 01-A 0 E SMITH, " VENUSIA," UPPER PITT-STREET, AUCKLAND, ACCOUNTANT PUBLIC AND AUDITOR. Tradi'smoa's, Solicitors', Public Companies Books, Jto., opened, audited, and ad justed, and arrangements made for kcoping saino, INSTRUCTION IN , BOOK-KEEPING BY DOUBLE ENTRY. Terms on Application. dekdb enokoß3kd on parchment or paper. WARNOOK BROTHERS, BOAP AND OANDLE MANUFACTURERS, COX'S CREEK, RICHMOND. urriOßl DURHAM - STREET, AUCKLAND. Cash Purchasers of Tallow, Wool, Sheepskins, and Bones. /^Thos. J. Harbutt, • Manufacturer op CORN BROOMS, Auckland. tradb|k"apai J- mark. JANGELOAND CO., • wish to inform tho Inhabitants Of Auck land and surrounding districts that thoy have placed thoir Business in the handß of an expe rienced Managor, and will in futuro trado under tho title of "THE AUCKLAND FISH AND OYSTER COMPANY," And having secured extensive WHOLESALE PREMISES IN CUSTOMS-ST. Are prepared to execute all ordors with puno- 1 tuality and attention. Liberal Terms guaranteed. : Lottors, Ordors, etc., addressed to THOS. F. - REDDY, Manager Auckland Fish and Oyster Company, will rocoive iinmediato attontion. RETAIL PREMISES, 207, QUEEN STREET. J T HENDERSON,] HOUSE, SHIP, SIGN, AND GENERAL , DECORATIVE PAINTER, ' No. 8, Wynd HAM-STREET. Ty F. HUBBARD, ARCHITECT AND QUANTITY SURVEYOR Palmerston Buildings, Queen-street. i /.BUSTS OB" DRAWERS.. Very .Handsome Chests of Drawers, In Rich Mottled Kauri, are now soiling at tho following prlcca for Cosh:—Tho Duke of Edinburgh Chest ' of Eight Drawers (tho bonnet drawer richly > panelled with toura, bird, and rewa rewa) M ' li}..; Five Drawer Chests, £1. The abovo artiolef i have always given great satisfaction, and be oeuis more boautlf ill with age. W. NORRIK. 'Yon Of SnOKTLAnD-BTHKHT. £ CLa y To n. . HOUSE, LAND, . COMMISSION AGENT AND SHIP BROKER Allotments for Sale at Hamilton, Newoastle, 1 Alexandra, and North Shore. I Money lent on good security. Office: 30. Insuranco Buildings. W; " ILL IA M THOMAS. Cornor of Lome and Victoria-streets. Auckland Bob. •____,, MONUMENTAL, MARBLE, AND GENERAL ' STONEMASON, ARCHITECTURAL SCULPTOR AND CARVER. Inscriptions Accurate and Beautiful. Monuments, Tombs, Headstones, and overy description of Stone Work at tho Lowest Possible Prices for Town and Country. ______ TCI" OTICE OF REMOVAL. W. H A R T, SPRING MATTRASS MAKEH, Has Removed hia Retail Business t<: one of those Now Brick Shops in Hobson-' treet. Off Wellesley-street. WHOLESALE STORE: Next Grey's Cordial Faotory, Albert-street. W. L a * *• i BOOK BINDER, PAPER KULKB. ACCOUNT BOOK MANUFACTURER, _hb_jj doors abovb " htab " omci. * MERCHANTS' ACCOUNT BOOKS, ' IRB-BANO- AND MINIS- RWUSTBS BOOEB U SPECUUCT RULKD AND BOUND, » Music. Magazines, PubUo Übrarles, and Sun » day School Books well bound. BAKERS' SPECIAL RULED DAY BOOKS, Bibles, Prayer and Hrm» Books i'.e-bonnd. ! BAND AND CHOIR MUSIO BOOK- I.UXjKB



Business Notices. ASK FOR, AND SEE THAT YOU GET, . ,&A. SWALLOW & A Hmj''s S.&A. CELEBRATED TREACLE TREACLE AND GOLDEN SYRUP. GOLDEN SYRUP. FOR VALUE AS DIETETIC Se_ Mbdioal Testimonials. FO NSO NB V ARCADE. (Near tho Three Lamps.) ANDERSON and WALKER, CABINET-MAKERS, UPHOLSTERERS, AND BEDDING MANUFACTURERS. A. and W. rcspootfully draw the attontion of Ponsonby residents to thoir varied stock of FURNITURE. BEDDING, TOILET REQUISITES, &0., and to tho fact that all kinds of work In the various Departments will bo done in first class style, and at moderate charges. Experienced Workmen sent to any port of tho Dlstriot. ANDERSON anb WALKER, PONSONBY ARCADE (Next N. Wood. Butcher.) MESSRS JACKSON & RUSSELL havo Romoved thoir Offices to tho premises lately ocouplod by the Bank of New South Wales, Shortland-st.—May 8, __ UST OPENED, Extra largo sizos in Mon's Merino Drawers and Pants; Moii- Folt Hatfl (now shapes), from 3s Od.—A. Lovott, - Wollosloy -street i THE HELENSVILLE FLOUR-MILL COMPANY (LIMITED) are PURCHASERS OF WHEAT. Sellors are roquosted to forward samples to the Manager, Mr M. Bates, at tho Mill, Holens ' F. W. PAUL, Secretary. " mHE OLD LAND AND THE NEW." JL_—Now Song this dayatall^lusicßollcrs'. C""IARDiNALS r MARCH.—Copies may be / had at Eady's Musio Warehouse, Queen-st, GLASGOW CASH GROCERY, VICTORIA-STREET . (Next goutt's Drapery, coinor Nelßon-street). \ JAMES WRIGHT Having now oponod, oan assure cash buyers that by buying trom him thoy can effecta saving *i of from 10 to 20 per cont from tho general pricos, quality consldorcd. Tho goods aro all fresh, and are sure to givo satisfaction, T7IDWIN TONES (Lato of T. & S. Morrin & Co.), O IRONMONGER, Bogs to announce that ho has com mo ncod Busi ness at j PONSONBY ROAD, (Near tho Throe Lampe). His Stock will bo found replete with FIRST-CLASS GENERAL FURNISinNG AND BUILDERS' „ IRONMONGERY, RIXIISTER ORATES, STOVES, S-OUTINO, PAINTS, _ OILS, VAKNISU, ETC., 1 AND J CARPENTERS' TOOLS, will bo sold nt MODERATE PRICES Ponsonby, 19th May, 1881. T7l DWA R D BART LE V, (1 ARCHITECT, STICHBURY'S BUILDINGS, QUKEN-STRKET. g j;A PAN DRESSED RICE. C TO ARRIVE, Per GUAM, dub this month, T DIRECT FROM THE JAPANESE GO VERNMENT MILL AT KOBE, 400 TONS A OF VERY FINEST QUAUTY, p. NEW SEASON'S, LARGE, BOLD POLISHED GRAIN. specially selected to our order, and made up in 561 d. bags. Special Quotations for Ti<adk Lots. _ L. D. NATHAN & GO. ]^"0 TI C E OF REMOVAL. *" —- 0 , T. HOLDER, Architect, si Has Romoved to \ v HIGH-STREET (over Mr Williamson's, Estato Si Agent, and next to Canham's). f_ MOORE, HATTER] PITT AND BERESFORDSTREETS. Wantod, everybody to know that wa havo tho best and largest assortment of Hats m Auckland, including Splondid Felt Hats, Is 6d; v BXtra Quality, 6s 6d: Gentlomen's Silk Hats, y 16s 6d; extra quality, 18s 6d; Ladies' Silk Riding Hats, best quality, 18s 6d. F N.B.—Our eastomors will please oall in as often as convenient to have their Silk Hats ti Dressed, for which no oharge will bo made. MOORE, HATTER, PITT AND BERESFORD -STREETS. WH. SKINNER AND SON, * • Builders, Carpenters, and Joiners, le Vulcan Lane. All Branohesof the Building Trade exeonted by Experienced Workmen.; Shop Fronts, Office Fittings, &o> EVONPORT MEAT BAZAAR, Beach Road.—W. Avenell wishes to inform now comors and the residents of Devonport and sur rounding districts that ho is still to the fore with the best quality Beef and Mutton that can bo proourod in tho market, at the lowest possible E rices, delivered to any part of Devonport or iake Dlßtriot. Boarding-houses and large con sumers llborally dealt with. Note the address: Beach Road, Devonport, * [by special appointment to his excellency the governor, sir w. jervoiß.] CRYSTAL IVORY-TYPE PAINTING. True as Life.—Lasting as Time. PROFESSOR F. A. BROOKES, Having boon tho first to discover and introduce ; this remarkably accurate and durable method of Portrait Painting (as now praotised by Prof. J. W. Hamm, of New Orleans), is prepared to LESSONS TO PUPILS | At his residence, or at their own houses in town < or country. . . . _ „ Terms Moderate, and within the reach ot all. PORTRAITS TAKEN AND PAINTED TO I ORDER, At. Reduced Priots. Professor Brookes has established a popu lar ART CLUB, bo as to bring his unequalled Paintings within the reach of the working classes, by Weekly Payments. Terms on ap plication. Note the address— i PROFESSOR F. A. BROOKES « Top of1 Edinburqh-bt., Newton. . JOHN SOPPET, House, Land, and General Commission Agent, No. 8, Queen street, has for immediate sale (really cheap)!— 1 comfortable 5-roomed Cottage, Ponsonby; (terms very easy); also, 17-rqomed House, 1 -\ 6-roomed Houße, 2 l-roonjed Cottages, and l small Store, in town > 2 Dairy Farms, 10 miles from town; 2 partly-bpproved Farms, one 3iu acres, the other 160 aores, about 12 miles from town: and several other City and Suburban Properties at equally Low Prices. , FJ. M O S 8 & O 0., • HOUSE, LAND. & ESTATE AGENTS. ( We beg to inform Owners of Property that Houses or hand, for RENTAL OR SALE, aro entered In our Registry Free of Charge, for the Information of thoße who favour ns with a call at our oflices, in Shortland-Rtreet Money to Lend at Current Rates of Interest.



Business Notices. riOKE. COKE. COKE. THE AUCKLAND GAS COMPANY LTD.! Invite Orders for GAS COKE. ' Delivered within 1 inilo of tho Works, for Cash; longei distances at proportionate rates:— . Sample Sack of throe bushels .. Is 6d Five Saoks (or quarter ton) .. ... 6s 3d Ten Sacks (or half-ton) .. '. „ Us Od Twenty Sacks (or ono ton), .. .. 22s 6d The Company s COKE is made from the best Gruyinonth Coals; is superior to that made from Newcastle coals, being free from stone mil clin:;or in a remarkable decree, gives a UELIABLE FIRE, CLEARER & HOTTER THAN COAL, LIGHTS READILY, and MAKES NO SMOKE. GOOD FIRE IN 10 MINUTES. OFFICE: FORT-STREET. "JKS. COKE. COKE. pni.E POULT RY, Two Paii_ of extra line Pure Dark Brahmas, fit for exhibition and breeding, bred from Ist prize winners, £3 3s per pair. Single birds, £1 is each. Eggs from imported podigreed and prizo ;i)nrk Brahmas. A limited number of Sittings during hatching season. Orders Bnn plfod in rotation, £1 per 11. Nothing but high slass Dark liralimas kept. Note addrcss—E. BEE, Dcvoiyport, Auckland. I(^ U. GRIFFIN, j STENCIL, DOOR, AND WINDOW § PLATE MAKER, | AND GENERAL ENGRAVER. f Steol Letter Punches and Rubber Stamps sj made to order. H On aecoir.it. of late fire, I have removed to B WELLESLEY AND ALBERT ST. 1 CORNERS. I fVN HAND AND TO ARRIVE, WOOD'S FLOUR. 200's, 100'a, and 60's Mcd ILL'S OATMEAL, 200's, 25's, and 7'a OATS (Feed and Milling) WAIKATO POTATOES MAIZE. SHARPS. BRAN, CHAFF FOWL WHEAT, ONIONS, CHEESE HAMS AND BACON. TEA SUGAR, BBNEDUST PRIME CORNED BEEF, ICOlb kegß, &C, to., So. Also, TO ARRIVE EX CLIFTON, 30 TONS PRIME OAMARU POTATOES, At the Lowest Current Rates. V, & R. EATON, COMMERCE-STREET 3UGAR LOAF STORE T. HILL legs to inform the public of Auckland that he has secured the services of MR T. HOLLAND, Ol the late firm of Holland and Fortzor. ILD CUSTOMERS O, H. AND F. WILL RECEIVE EVERY ATTENTION BY TRANSFERRING THEIR PATRONAGE TO lILL'S SUGAR LOAF STORE, WELLESLEY STREET Corner of Elliott'streot (opposite Abbott's Opora House). Goods delivered free to all parts of the town, ) the shipping, trains, and tram cars (whon :ioy starts f EGG E, -BACON, & CoT. VALUATORS, BROKERS, GENERAL AGENTS, &c., FORT-STREET, AUCKLAND _>arly opposite the Stab O flloe New Buildings). Valuations effected on Farming Stock, Growing Cropß, and General Effects. peeial arrangements with Brewers, Insurance Companies, Loan Offices, Estate Agents, Trustees, &c, &o. o . ploto InvontoriCß Furnished.Permanont Agencies Solicited. Insurance. rHE COLONIAL MUTUAL LIFE AS SURANCE SOCIETY (Limited). Chief Offices in Now Zealand: HIGH-STREET, DUNEDIN. LL PROFITS BELONG TO THE MEM BERS. OLICIES unconditional, unchallengeable, and indefeasible. THE COLONIAL MUTUAL FORTUNE INVESTMENT POLICY Combines a Favourablo INVESTMENT FOR CAPITAL WITH life assurance, at ordinary rates. All Other Forms of Assurance as usual. H. S. H. LYALL, Secretary. F. J. MOSS & Co.. Local Agents. Hotels. ■"UNCTION HOTEL, EPSOM. JAMES SMITH ogs to inform tho Public that he has taken irci tho above First-class Hotel. The hotel ia tuato in ono of the healthiest districts in uckland, is provided with all tho comforts of a omo, nnd close to the Newmarkot Railway tation. Winos, Spirits, Ales, &c„ of tho Best rands. Good Stabling. _T ATIONAL HOTEL, CAMBRIDGE, _( WAIKATO. TOURISTS TO ROTOMAIIANA AND HOT LAKES Fill find FIRST-CLASS ACCOMODATION at le abovo Hotel. Every Attontion to Travellers and Private amllies. „„,,,„ Tho Bodrooms aro Spacious and Well Ven lated. Sample rooms for commercial travel ers. Wines, Ales, and Spirits of First Quality. SPLENDID BILLIARD ROOM. The Proprietor haa just Completed Extensive nprovements. Every Comfort and Convenience that Travel ers can desire is now Obtainable at the NATIONAL HOTEL. HENRY GILLET, Proprietor. [DV Arr-OINTMENT TO HIS EXCELLENCY TIIE GOVERNOR.] MLEDHILL'S GINGER ALE,' br in . PINTS AND QUARTS. PRICE-LIST ON APPLICATION. G. GLEDHILL, Wellksee .street. 53 Telephone 53. musical. O O VICTORIA-STREET, AUCK- CSO« LAND (six doors from Albert-st. T. E. CARTER, WHOLESALE & RETAIL PICTURE FRAME " " MANUFACTURER. IMPORTER OF MOULDINGS, GLASS, PICTURES, SCRAPS. AND MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS. Teacher of the Planoforto, Violin, &c. For terms and testimonials see Brett's Alma aao Advertisement, page 87, and post free oc implication. Tuner and Repairer of Musical Instruments. DIANOS. PIANOS. PIANOS J. H-OWDEN, iVishes to inform those friends who are waiting for the •RAPOLDI" I "RAPOLDI" PIANOS I PIANOS That ho is Landing Six, ex Deva. OALL EARLY AND SEE THE NEW PETIT-E PIANO, rhe latest Novelty imported into New Zealand, only 3ft. 4in. wide, NEXT BANK OF NEW ZEALAND.



MONEY TO LEND, ou Real Estate, In sums of £50 and npwarde, at the ourrent rates of Interest.—Apply Wm. 8. Cochrane, Fort! street. ONEY TO LEND, in Urge or email ■urns, at usual rates of Interest OONNELL & COOPER. _^ galloltors, Vnlcan Lanf, MONEY TO LEND, in sums of £23 and upwards, at current rates of interest. Apply to PETER OLIPHANT, Solicitor, High-street MONEY TO LEND,, on Freehold Security, at a low rate of interest- Burton and Napior, Solicitors, High-Btreet, Auckland. MONEY TO LEND, at current rates of interest.—Laishley and Jackson, Queen ' itrect. -£**> AAA TO LEND at Current 3&/5.V. . Rates of Interest on Free / hold Security. W. F. O'SULLIVAN. Shortland-stroot MONEY TO LEND, at a moderate rate of lntereßt—Apply to JACKSON & RUSSELL, Solicitors, Fort-atreey ONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage, ol Flrst-olass Freehold Securities. W. COLEMAN, Solicitor, National Insurance Buildings. ONEY LENT ON PROMISSORY NOTES, HOUSES. FURNITURE, to. BILLS DISCOUNTED DAILY MORTGAGES NEGOTIATES* JOHN W. HARDIE, LAND, Commission, and Estatb Aosirs, HIGH-STREET, AUCKLAND. EXCHANGE ON NEW YORK AND LONDON, In sums to suit, FOR SALE BY ARNOLD, HINE3, & CO., Corner of Custom-houßß and Fortstreetg. INDUSTRIAL and PROVIDENT PER MANENT BUILDING, LAND, AND IN VESTMENT SOCIETY OF AUCKLAND, Corner of Queen-street and Vulcan Lane. INVESTMENT DEPARTMENT. This Society is now issuing: Ordinary Investing Shareß, carrying full rate of interest and profit. Paid-up Investing Shares of £20 each, car-Dying 7 por cent, interest (payable half-yearly) and participating in profits, DEPOSIT DEPARTMENT. Interest allowed on deposits for: 12 months 7 per cent 6 months G per cent. 7 day 5 per cent. BORROWING DEPARTMENT. The Society advances on Approved Freehold and Leasehold Proporty to the extent of three fourths of the value. Borrowers may pay off part or the whole of their mortgages at any time. Reduced Tabloof Rates and any further parti culars required may be obtained at the Society's Offloee. GEORGE FRASER, Manager. AUCKLAND PERMANENT CO OPERATIVE BUILDING & INVEST MENT SOCIETY. Ostio- 11-7, Queen -sires?, LOANS granted upon approved secu'rfttol of Freehold or Leasehold Properties In rami of £20 to £6000, nrinoipal and interest being repay able In Instalments at the following Reduced Rates for repayment of each fIR. borrowedi— Repayments exteud-lp- Wae! , Total Amount Ing over Fer wee*- ftepayabl V ~ _ s-d, « ■. 4. I year _. _ 20l IN 0 1 • yearn - - 1 010 108 8 8 Syean _ _ ll T 11811 0 year. I _ U 8 111 yean _ _ 8 8 me 18 8 Byears - - 7 1 147 IS 9 10 years - - 8 8 16318 I And in the same proportion tor gmallW or larger loans. DEPOSITa—The Booiety receives Money OB Deposit i —Repayable at 7 days' notice, 6 per oent per annum; repayable in 6 months, 6 per cent, por annum. JOHN BATGER. Secretary. LONDON MORTGAGE, LOAN, AND DISCOUNT BANK, 50, BHORTLAND-STREBT, Acoklam. f Op positb A. Clark te Sons' Warehouse), And Littlo Collins-street Melbourne. LOANS ARE ADVANCED FROM £10 TO £1,000. '. pon personal, freehold, and leasehold seottrltT, ■repayable by Weekly, Monthly, or Quarterly fiistalm enta, at Lowest Current Rates. Advances made on Fnrnltnre without removal. and all classes of Merchandise. Loans Granted upon Lwe Policies, LsaACiw, and Interests under Wills. BILLS DISCOUNTED AT CURRENT BATES. f_. j_ja upon Deposit or Deeds. Rbpatjiest by East Instalments. FORMS GRATIS. All communications and Interviews held strictly confidential. .__ Bank of Encland Notes Ch vnoed, X ONDON LOAN AND DISCOUNT COMPANY, inGH-STREET, ' NEXT TO ATKINS PRINTING OFFICE. £5 to 1,000. Thi3 Company grants Loans on PERSONAL SECURITY •on FREEHOLD AND LEASEHOLD SECURITY on FIRST AND SECOND MORTGAGES, or on any available security, repayable in WEEKLY OR MONTHLY INSTALMENTS, or in any way to uit the Borrower, Loans may be repaid at the rate of Sixpence per week in the Pound. Bills Discounted at Current Rates. Bank of England Notes and Australian Bank Notes Bought. All communications strictly confidential. LONDON LOAN "AND DISCOUNT CO., HIGH-STREET (Next to Atkik's Printino Office.) TTTICTORIA LOAN AND DISCOUNT AGENCY, HIGH-STREET, AUCKLAND. OP_OSIT_ CITY COUNCIL 'JHAMBEBS. money advanced in sums of £10 to £1000 ON PERSONAL SECURITY, DEEDS OP PROPERTY, BOND WARRANTS, SHARES, &o. REPAYMENTS CAN BE MADS N WEEKLY OB OTHER INSTALMENTS TO SUIT BORKOWEBS, COMMUNICATIONS CONFIDENTAL. POSTAL ADDRESS! BOX 00. Paperfaaagings, &c, TpAPHRHANGINGS. W. PHILLIPPS 4 BON HAVI RECEIVED, XX LAM ARRIVAL*, 185-P A C X A G B S-r-186 OONTAININ. 56,000 ROLLS Off PAPERHANGINGS, consist in o or New Patterns for Drawing, Dining, Bed-room* and Hall and'Staircaae, suitable lor the Mansion or Cottage, BEAUTIFUL DESIGNS, AND BEST VAL . I EVER OFFERED IN PAPERHANGING&, 916-PACKAGES-91. SCRIMS AND HESSIANS. Plate and Sheet Glass, White Lead, Oils, Turpi, Varnishes, and all Trade Sundries. W. PHILLIPPS li SOU, • v ft 97. QnxzN-gran. Public Batbst GO TO BATS to ROTH'S PUBLIC HOT. COLD, AND SHOWER BATHS, VICTORIA- STMKT BAIT. Charge—ONE SEOLLING. Open all week dayi from fi a.m. to 9 p.m., and SUNDAY MORN INGS from ( till 10 a.m. The Bs th-roo . i ue _U private, and supplied with every convea ience, Turkish towels, flesh and hair brnshee, combs, respirators, Boaps, &o. Seleot Bath rooms (private) for Ladle* every dar. at all , hours, with lema!« attendance, One ShlMntaad Slxpenoe. Plea*, "aim the address—Viuttria street East, above the Sreyhound Hotel, ___ next the Cheap Bedding and Furniture Mart Auckland, N.8.-Barbor la atte______



Tenders. "VTEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS, IRON CASTINGS. BRASS AND GUN-METAL CASTINGS. General Manager's Office, (Railway Department), Wellington, 7th May, 1884. Separate Tenders will be received at this Office up to Noon on MONDAY, 9th June, 1884, for the Supply and Delivery at Auckland of IRON CASTINGS, BRASS AND GUN-METAL CASTINGS. Specifications and forms of tender may be obtained at the Railway Offices, Auckland. Tenders to be addressed to the Genera] Manager, Wellington, and marked outside " Tender for Castings." i The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. J. P. MAXWELL, General Manager New Zealand Railways. TKTEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. PRINTED STATIONARY. General Manager's Office, Wellington. 15th May, 1881. Separate written tenders will be received at this office up to Noon of M.ONDAY, 9th June, 1881, for the supply and delivery of Printed Stationery for North and Middle Island Rail ways. , ■ Samples and sphcification may be seen, and forms of tender obtained, at the Stores Mana ger's Office, Wellington, Storekeepers' Offices, Auckland, Christchurch and Dunedin. Tenders to be addressed to tho General Mana ger, New Zealand Railways, Wellington, and marked outside "Tenderfor Printed Stationery. Telegraphic tenders, similarly addressed and marked, will be received if presented at any Telegraphic Offico by noon of the samo date, provided that written tendors are lodged at any of the above-mentioned Store Offioea by the game hour. The lowest or any tender will not necessarily bo accepted. . J. P. MAXWELL, General Manager New Zealand Railways. ■ TENDERS WANTED FOR THE PURCHASE OF THE BUSINESS AND PLANT OF THE DUNEDIN COFFEE PALACE AND PRIVATE HOTEL CO. (Limited). The Furniture,'&c., of the Company have been recently valued by Messrs McLandress, Hep burn, and Co., at £1,874 6s 6d. The Business has been carried on for 3 years, and tho average returns have been £6,500 per annum. ". :" - The Building occupied by the Company con tains on tho ground floor two large Rooms, used as Restaurants; also, Kitchen and GrUl-rooms, and on the upper floors GO Rooms (exclusive of Bath-roomB), and including large Billiard-room with two tables, Commodious Dining, Smoking, Reading, and Drawing-rooms, The, Palaoe is oanveniently and centrally situated in the business part of tho city, is within 5 minutes' walk of the Railway Station, and yet commands one of the finest views of Dunedin. A LEASE of the Premises can bo obtained on favourable terms, particulars of which can be learned on application to the Manager. Sealed tenders to be addressed " Box No. 121," Post-offlce, Dunedin, and to be lodged not later than tho 12th June next. JOHN W. JAGO, Chairman of the Company. Dunedin, May 22nd. 1884. .__ mO BUILDERS. Tenders will be received until Noon of SATURDAY, June 7th, for the Erection of two pairs of semi-detached Cottages on the Surrey Hills Estate. Plans at my office, Canada Build ings. HENRY G. WADE, Architect mO CARPENTERS. Tenders are invited until noon of MONDAY, 9th June, for the ereotion of a Double Cottage on the Calliope Estate, North Shore. F. W. GREY, Architect, 252, Queen-street TO PAINTERS AND OTHERS.— Tenders are invited for Papering and Painting a House on the Mount Roskill Road, according to specifications at my office. Tenders to be opened at noon on FRIDAY next. W. H. SKINNER, Architect mO BUILDERS. Tenders will be received up to noon of FRIDAY, the 6th June, for the Ereotion, in Brick or Concrete, of Two Villa Residences in Symonds-street Plans, &0., at our Offices, Queon-street. EDW. MAHONEY fc SON, Architects. mo B U I L D E R »&. Tenders will be received up to noon of WED NESDAY, 11th June, for tho Erection of Four Brick Shops in Viotoria-street Plans, &c, st our offices, Queen-street. EDWD. MAHONEY & SON, Architects. Lectures. YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSO CIATION. ROOMS: CORNER OF WELLESLEY AND ALBERT STREETS. • WINTER COURSE OF LECTURES. Monday, June 9.—" Some Mathematical and Moral Aspects of Gambling."—Professor W. S. ALDIS, M.A. Friday, June 27.—" Amongst Hot Springs and . Geysers."—Professor A. P. Thomas, M.A., F.L.S. - Friday, July ll.—Entertainment; Musical and Literary. ■ Friday, July 25.—" Oxygen," with Experi mental Blustrations.—C, E. Button, Esq, . Friday, August 1. — "The Violet-Crowned City; or. Athenian Lifo and Thought in the Timo of Socrates."—Prof essor T. G. Tucker. B.A. Friday, AuousT.ls.—Entertainment; Mußical and Literary. Friday, Augubt 29.—" Kingsley."—H. G. Seth Smith, Esq., R.M, Friday, September I.—" Radiant Heat "—Pro fessor Fred. D. Brown. B.So. Friday, October 3.—"Abraham Lincoln."— Rev: S.W. Baker.' * ■•■■ '' Commence each evening at 7.30. Seats re served for Ticket-holders till 7.20. Tickets for the Course, to admit Bearer and Lady, ss; to admit Bearer only, 3s Ed; Single Lecture, Is. May. be had from the Booksellers, any Member of Committee, or at the Rooniß. THOS.BUDDLE )„._ <,„__ F.G.EWINGTON fuo?* aocs* -',;,.' Wm.BRAKE. RlG,Gen.Sec. 8 a j Sporting. "VT O W OPE N, J-l JOHN BULL'S CONSULTATION on the HAWKE'S BAY STEEPLECHASE, to be run at Napier^ on 26th June, 1884. Unlimited number of subscribers at 10s each. Divided as follows— ■ First Horse .. ... .. 30 per cent. ■ Second Horse.. .. .. 20 por cent Third Horse 10 por cent . Others (divided) .. 10 per cent Application by letter only, enclosing two stamps for reply. ADDRESS-JOHN BULL, care J. T. KNIGHT, Contractor, Hobson-street; or Box 111, Post offlce, Auckland. ■■ £3,000 ,3w £3,000 GRAND NAT! ON A L STEEPLECHASE. To be Run at MELBOURNE, t I JULY 19, 1881. 6 000 MKMBERS AT 10 8, First £1,000 101 CASH AWARDS. Second... 400 2atloo ....£2OO Third 200 2 „ 60 100 Others (divided) 350 4 „ 25...;_:.... 100 5 „ 15 75 20 „ 10 200 20 „ 6... 120 61 „ 6..... 256 £1^950 104 £1050 This Consultation will remain Open till adver tised date of Closing. Should Applications exceed number advertised, the Prizes, for Horses will be increased pro rata in value„and an additional number of Cash Awards included. Please send P.O. Orders when convenient, and do not enclose coin. Two Stamps also for replies, and One Shilling added to all Country Cheques, which mußt bo oertifled to as " Correot" N.B.—Names and Addresses of Three Princi pal Winners can be obtained by Subscribers. "ADA MANTUA," CARE OF MR ABRAHAM; Box 351, Post-offloe, Dunedin. MELBOURNE CUP WILL FOLLOW. Board and Residence. BOARD AND RESIDENCE.—Vacancy for Three Large Airy Rooms, with Are- Elace; bath and piano.—Graf ton House, Graf ton load, opposite Choral Hall. — VICTORIA HOUSE, York-street, Ear nell Rlbo—Board and Residence; splendid situation; 10 minutes' walk from P. 0.; every comfort Terms moderate. GOVERNOR' BROWNE HOTEL HOBSON-STREET. Board and Lodging _ _. _■ 20a per Week Single Room __,__.. 25b per Week ELLESLEY HOUSE, Wellesley-st. Auckland (Three Doors west from Hobson-street). BOARD AND RESIDENCE. A Good Table kept; lofty and well-ventilated Bedrooms,piunge'and Shower Bath s, and everj convenience to ensure the comfort of Beardon I and Visitors. TertnStfil per week. M. MASON (late of Wellington); Proprietress ;_______________



Aiuusemeuts. ABBOTT'S OPERA HOUSE, Proprietor MrH.N.Abbott The Charming and Talented Vocalist and Aotress, MISS CARRY NELSON, In Drama and Burlesque (JO NIGHT, Mr J. F. McFADYEN as JASPER PIGEON. MR FRANK GATES, MR OSCAR BALFE, AND FULL COMPANY IN DRAMA AND BURLESQUE TO-NIGHT. TO-NIGHT (Wednesday). And TO-MORROW (Thursday), will bo preaen- . 1 ted H. T. Craven's Comedy Drama, MEG'S DIVERSION! Meg, with Song Miss Carry Nelson To be followed with tho Ever-popular Burlesque, ALADDINI On, THE WONDERFUL SCAMP. ■ BURLESQUE ALADDIN! BURLESQUE 1 BURLESQUE! 4LADDIN! BURLESQUE! MISS CARRY NELSON. New Songs. Dances, and Breakdowns. New Scenery, painted expressly for this produc tion by Mr N. Thornton. Box Plan at Lennox's, Stationer, Queen-street. Dress Circle and Orchestra Stalls, 4b; Stalls, 2s 6d; Pit, Is. . SOCIAL RE-UNION SJ LORNE-STREET HALL. MR W. H. WEBB'S ; SOCIAL RE-UNIONS. ALTERNATE FRIDAY EVENINGS-JUNE, ' JULY, AUGUST. The Season to conclude with a FANCY DRESS BALL The dancing will-be inter spersed with High Class Vocal and Instru» . mental Music. _ , _ „ ~ TICKETS for the Season—Lady and Gentle man, ONE GUINEA—to bo had from Mr Webb. Oak House, Hobson-street, and must be obtained on or before Juno 1, as there aro only a limited number issued. GRAFTON ROAD WESLEY AN BAND OF HOPE. - Tho Anniversary will be celebrated by an Entertainment to be held in tho School-room on THURSDAY EVENING next, commencing at 7.80 o'clock. The pro gramme will include an Address by the Rev. G. 6. Monro, and Songs, Recitations, &c., by mem bers and friends. Chairman, the Roy. R-Bavin. Admission, la; Children, 6d.—R. Mean. Sec - mHEA TR E ROYAL. ■ ST. BENEDICT'S CHURCH FUND. AN ENTERTAINMENT In aid of the BUILD - ing Fund of St. Bonodiot's Churoh will bo given by the WAITEMATA MINSTRELS in tho Theatre Royal on MONDAY June 16th. ( Particulars in future issue. O. MAHON, Honorary Seoretary. PBCIAL WALTZ CLASS.— Prof. Bernard vyUl begin the aboveClas. at Masonio Hall, Princes-street, on MONDAY, 2nd June next at 8 p.m. Early application; number nearly completed, T3EMUERA.—WALTZ CLASS, XV at Mrs Law's, next St Luke's, begins on v SATURDAY, Slst inst., at 8 p.m. Terms, £1 ss. Early application necessary. : DANCING. DANCING. Masonic Hall, Princes-st. Prof. Bernard's Classes at above Hall. Adults Wednesdays. 7.30 p.m.; Juveniles, Satur days, 8.30 p.m. Special Seleot Waltz Clagses for Ladies only, Thursdays, 10.30 a.m.: Alter noon, 2 p.m. Intending Pupils must apply early' the number being limited for each class. Terms: Gents., £1 6s; Ladies and Juveniles! one guinea. Seloct Classes, £16s. Private Lessons daily in New Valso, &c. Residence, 76, Bobson-Btroet Cards at Upton's. Qneon-streot Educational. CIHURCH OF ENGLAND GRAMMAR / SCHOOL. Founded A.D 1855. Manukau Road, Parnell. Governors: '•' The Right Rev. the Bishop of Auokland, D.D. Tho Yen. Arch. Jtfaunsell, G. P. Pierce, Esq. ' LL D '0.0. McMillan, ' " Esq. Tho Yen. Archdeacon Prltt H. G.Seth Smith. The Hon. Col- Haultain Esq., R.M. Headmaster .. ■'•;■". .. H. T. Pyoroft Assistant.. .. .. .. C. A. Tobin Drawing and Painting .. K. Watlana Writing. Commercial Arith metio. Bookkeeping .. H. Smith Mechanical Drawing, and . Superintendent of Work- . ■< shop '■•-,. .. •• -- F. J. CJandgo Superintendent of Gymua- _ shun .. .. •• •• A. B. Broomhall Terma begin Monday, 4th February, 26th May, 15th September. Fees (£3 10s per term) cover all branches of instruction. Prospectuses can be obtained from the Headm&ster. -TRANCING AT ONEHUNGA. First Term of Prof. Jules de Bernard's Classes in Mrs General Stoddard's School-room, Sel wyn-street, Onehunga—Juveniles, Wednesday, 28th, 3 p.ra.; Adults, Friday, 30th, 8 p.m. Ladies and gentlemen desirous of joining must apply early to Mrs G. S.. or to Prof. B. Specialties—the New Valßo and French Cotillions. _.___.„ Mount Albert-Juvenile Class, Saturdays, 2 p.m. Apply Mrs Giles. Morningslde. DANCING.— Glenside, Upper Symonds. street—Ladies and gentlemen desirous of joining Professor Bernard's Evening Class at Mrs Glover's must apply early to Mre Glover or Prof.B. First term begins THURSDAY, 22nd May. Juveniles WEDNESDAY, 21st DANOING.-CarltouGoreßoad.-AnEvening Clnss is boing formed In Mrs Palmer's now large School-room under Professor Bernard. Intending pupils must apply early. First term begins MONDAY, 19th Say. Juvenile Class MONDAYS, 1.30 p.m. . "DUDIMENTS OF MUSIC XV thoroughly taught in Twelve Lessons (in Clasß)forHalf-a-Guinea. , „,,__, . A New Class is now forming, and intending Students mußt enter their names on or before SATURDAY next _____.■, ■..;,,: :,q ; - : : MR W. S. WEBB, L.S.S.A., ACADEMY OF MUSIC. ■ OAK HOUSE, HOBBON-BTEBBT. :'..'..' T\/0 ARTHUR LISSAN'T, TEACHER OF DRAWING AND WATER COLOUR PAINTING, Nelson-street (next door to Publio School, and one door from Wellesley-street). Lessons at own or Pupils' Resideaoe. ■ i » Terms oh application. ■ . .:..' THE ART OF PLAYING THE VIOLIN. —Mr George Rogers will re-commence , Teaching Moblo. Terms per quarter: Half hour lessons, £1 lis Cd; hour lessons, £3 3s. Elementary Lessons upon the Harmonium, Pianoforte, or Voice.—New-street Ponsonby. 06K-KEEPING. — Mr Horace Smith (Church of England Grammar School) holds Evening Classes, at his residence, on Mondays and Fridays from 7 till 9 p.m., and on Saturday Afternoons from 2.30 till 4.80 p.m. Private Pupils received at Venusia, or attended at their own residences. Address—Venusia, Upper Pitt-street (opposite Baths). MR F. B. WOO DH A.M, Teacher of the PIANOFORTE AND HARMONIUM. Address Care of Mr A. Eady, Auokland Musio Warehouse Queen-street Jewellery, &c. . ; . „, BANKRUPT DTOOKI ANKRUPT OIOCKJ WATCHES JEWELLERY! JEWELLERY ! WATCHES ! WATCHES! JEWELLERY! FOR SIX DAYS ONLY, OPENING FROM TO-DAY (WEDNESDAY), 4th JUNE (Lower Queen-street, near Wharf.) THE WHOLE OF THE REMAINDER OF THE ABOVE WELL-KNOWN GENUINE STOCK thathas beon offered in Arthur's Rooms, will be SOLD'at PRICES NEVER BEFORE OFFERED IN * Auckland, there being ovor *3,500 WORTH to bo SOLD REGARDLESS OF CosT.comprising— „ fl s.d. Gents' Genuine Gold Watcheß, from '.. 6 6 o Ladies' do. do. (18 carat cases) .. 210 0 Gents' Strong Silver Lovers, from ..20 0 Ladies' do. do. .. 110.0 Solid Silver Alberts, from.. .. ..076 Do. Gold do. .. '.. .. .. 110 0„, A LARGE "ASSORTMENT OF GENUINE DIAMOND RINGS, GOLD BRACELETS, LOCKETS, BROOCHES, EARRINGS, PINS, STUDS, GENTS? CYGNET RINGS, &c. ALSO, A LARGE VARIETY of STERLING SILVER LOCKETS, NECKLETS, BRACELETS, ALBERTS. STUDS, &o. CREENSTONE JEWELLERT, GOLD MOUNTED MEERSCHAUM __-JES, FIELD & OPERA GLASSES. Note. — Evory Art!ole Warranted, and a Written Guarantee given with Every Watch Sold. ~•___ ; .-_ NO REASONABLE OFFER REFUSED. THE GOODS MUST BE SOLD. '. . -, COME AND JUDGE FOR YOURSELVES BOTH PRICK AND QUALITY* _\. ; . f REMEMBER—FOR SIX DAYS 6__(-Y, ' IN LOWER QUEEN-STREET ' ' (Premises Lately Occupied by Drew and Co.) • , , INSPECTION MVITOB. :•.'. .*