The Auckland Evening Star.

VOL, XXIIL—NO. 4,282,

AUCKLAND, N.Z., WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 1884.

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Shippings 4 i ~ OAOIFICMAIt STEAM /§i&jh::k t ship co. *<ffife^;iliP'Tl! ROUGH THE UNITKD " " riT.VTKti OK AMERICA, VIA HONOLULU, TO GREAT BRITAIN. Under L'oslnl t 'unlroet with the Governments of Now Zealand and Now South Wales. Passengers hooked through to Liverpool, London, or Paris, via tho Great Overland Road of America, and the Steumcra of tho Atlantic Lines from Now York. | i Dato of Date of Steamer. ]'!'ons.| Sailing to Sailing to I Sydney 'Frisco. i issl lOn orabout 1884. City of Sydney.... ?.,l 0 March 8 April 1 Australia 3,20 c April 5 April 29 Zoalandia s.anu May 3 Mar. 4 FARES :- Finit-clnss £fr> and upwards Sti-orairo 532 Us. Ski. and upwards Kir;l-class lo Sun Francisco £10 Steerage £20 Through Cabin Passengers aro pennittod to lay over vi Honolulu, or any of thocitiosof the United Sio'.i^. not lo exceed six months. SOUTHERN PACIFIC ROUTE. Paasontrors to and from Europo may, without extra cost, avail themselves of the SOUTHKRN Pacific KAii.iii)ad and its connections, thereby avoidiii'Mhe wlnlcrcold of the. Northern route; and for an additional coat of §21 may go to Now Orleans and thence through tho Southern States to Now York. No Shipping Orders will be issued after -4 p.m. on the day before tho sailing of steamers for San For freight rates and all other information apply t0 TIIOS. T. GAMBLE, Agent, Lower Queen-stroot. , \. /\RI EN T LINE. q&gjsaQ&i&SaF Undor contract with tho New *«ww«&i*>*^ South Wales Government for ho conveyance of Maila and Immigrants. The following Steamships belonging to the Orient Co. and tho Paciflo Co. will leave SYDNEY and MELBOURNE on tho under mentioned dates for LONDON, via ADELAIDE, DIKGO OAHCIA (at steamer's option), SUEZ, and NAPLES:- Steamer. From Sydney. From Melb'urne. G \ron'NK February lti February 22 LosiTANU March 1 March 7 John Ki.uuu.. March 15 March 21 Cihmbokazo,. March 29 April* Sobata.. April 1-2 April 18 And fortnightly thereafter. Through fares to London, £21 to £75. Passengers socuro special advantages by booking through from New Zealand. Second class passengers by Orir it steamer are provided with saloon passages to Sydney or Melbourne. NAPLES TO LONDON by Rail.-Special arrangements made with Messrs Cook and Sons for the issue of through tickets at greatly re dU pASSAGES FROM LONDON.-Special f aolll tica afforded for bringing out Friends and Relatives by pre-payment of the passage-money "^SPECIAL RETURN TICKETS, available tor 12 months, are issued at the following rates :— Firet Saloon •• £1" PARCELf'SoOKKD THROUGH to LON DON at Reduced Rates. Kor 'urthorj.arii^ars ggg g OMpANY QF NKW ZEALAND (LIMITED), Agents in New Zealand. I«ss**Vr"Hf TTNION STEAMSHIP F sas^ ;i U company of new iVSllEga ZEALAND (LIMITED). I TIME TABLK.— Febbuaby. KOR TARANAKI, NELSON, PICTON.WEL LINGTON, LYTTELTON, AND WEST COAST PORTS (from Manukau). Sieamer. | Date of Sailing. | TrS Hawea I Tues., 19,1 p.m. I Noon Rotorua I Tues.. 2(5.9 a.m. |7.10 a.m. FOR TARANAO^WELLINGTON.AND Takapdna I Thurs., U. 11 a.m. JffTmj 1^ (from Auckland). HOTOMAIIAXA I Fri., 15, noon I — Manafouri I Thurs., 21, noon I — ' FOR MELBOURNE (VIA BLPFF). RoTOMAiiANAt I Fri., 15, noon I — MANAPOURiJ I Thurs.. 21, noon I — tCalls at Milfora Sound. {Calls at Hobart. —~ FOR SYDNEY. Binoakooma I Wed., 13,2 p.m. I — TbAnau ITttes., 19,5 p.m. | - FOK~SUVA AND LEVUKA. Penguin I Jlon., Mar. 10, 5 p.m. I — (No cargo after noon). " FOR RUSSELL AND KAWAKAWA. TeAnau I Tuc9.. 19.5 p.ni. I -El During the month of FEBRUARY.RETURN TICKETS will be issued over the Company s New Zealand lines, and to /"V'HmiCFD and Australia, at SPECIALLY RMJUUIdJ RATES, available tor return till the 31st bo booked and alongside Two Hours before advertised time of departure. Passage Tickets must be taken at the Com pany's Office (Auckland Branch). Fort-street. £ * "VrORTHERN STEAM- J&3&g*£ X\ SHIP CO. (LIMITED). &££&■£&£ Time-table.-FEBRUARY. Weather and other Circum stances Permitting.) FROM QUEEN-STREET WHARF. FOR TAUIUNGA AND BAY OF PLENTY ' BTKAMER. I DATE OF BAILING. Glenelg Thursday, 14.5 p.m. G enelg Monday, 18, 5 p.m. Glenelg Thursday, 21, 5 p.m. Wellington Monday, 25 5 p.m. Wellington Thursday, 28, 5 p.m. i ~ Connects atTauranga for Opotiki Staffa and Bay of Plenty Ports every ■ ' Tuesday. FOX HCBBBTA, WItAJtOABOA, AND MaKOONUI. Wellington 1 Monday, 18,5.30 p.m. Glenelg I Monday, 25, 5.30 p.m. For Whahoarei, Whangarei Hbadb, and Makoapai. Maegregor I Every Tuesday, 5 p.m. For Whanoahei and Whangarei Heads (Carrying passengers and cargo for Waipu). Macgregor I EveryTueßdayandgriday.sp.m. For Whangarei Heads, Parua Bay, Wiian- OAiaei, and Manoafai. Rowena I Every Thursday, 5 p.m. For Mercury Bay. Rowena I Every Monday, 6 p.m. . ~~ FROM MANUKAU. For Waitara. Argyle I Thursday, 14.1 p.m. EXCURSION TICKETS at specially reduced rates will bo issued during February, available for roturn until March 31,1884. . Cargo must be booked and alongsido ono Hour before advertised time of departure. Passago Tickets must bo takpn at the torn pany'B Office, No. 07, Queen-street, Auckland. FOR WAITARA.—Tho a.s. ARGYLE will leave the Onehunga Wharf as above (weather and other circumstances permitting) on THURSDAY, February 14th, at 1 p.™.— Northern Steamship Company (Limited), Auck land ; or, A. Barnes, Onehunga. JS^st f "WAIUKU AND ONE jte&^y^Vi TT lIUNGA STEAM j^^jijaSgf NAVIGATION CO. (Limited). TIME TABLE.-5.3. MANUKAU. Februaby, 1884. Leave Onehunga: LeavoWaiuku: TToh Fcb* 14-Thm-sday, 8 a.m. 14-Thursday,l2.3op.m. 15—Friday(forManukai}f _ ip qnSv9am 16-Saturday, 1.30 p.m. Konfay^lO a.™.' «-Mondiy. &» p.m. 20-Wed., 11.30 a.m. 20-Wed., i p.m. 21-Thursday, 1.30 p.m. B _ JHd^| 6-30 a . m . 22-Friday, 3 p.m. 23 _ Sat urday, 7.30 a.m. 25-Mond_ay, 5 p.m. M-TnertW. 10 a.m. ItT V hcu d«iay a;U3o a .m. 29—Friday(forManukau _ Heads), 8 a.m. 8 a.m. 12.30 p.m. All freights wawTbofMe^Uwg^good.- Managing Director. ~T^C -R A R Q U E sg&fa£/^ JU> LUTTERWORTH. - All Claims against tho above . -^S^TlSE*^ Vessel iutvingfcicrcncc to her Inward Carvo must be rendered, in duplicate, at our Olliio before noon on THURSDAY, the 11th instant, or they will not be recognised. bKUICKSHANK & Ui).. Agents. IS, Queon-slreet, Auckland, 12th Feb., 1884. c JT.*. nfiHE NORTHERN -(SfSaV^ft i RIVER STEAM NAVI- CO. (LTD.)-Increased «KS^~i^^^^Steam Communication on the Northern Wairoa at Further Reduced Fareß.'-In addition to the prosent time table of Steamers leaving HelensviUe Monday Mornings and Evenings, Wednesday leaving Helenavillo on arrival of tho 7.15 a.m. Train, calling only at .Kopuru, Aratapu, Man- Kawhare, and DargaviUe (unless epeeially re nuired); returning 5 a.m. foUowmg mornings. Fares: Saloon, single 6s, return 10s. Steerage, single is, roturn 75.-By order, Wu, Loddeb, Manager and Enfincur.



Shipping;. X^f^. OTEAM TO LONi'ON, i ORIEN TAIi "■ STEAM NAVIGATION COMPLY. FOR LONDON DIRECT. VIA COLO? 30. Stflamnr lieave i Leave Steamer. Sydney, j Melbourne. _ ~~ Tm. ilf ■■'. Ravknna — Feb. l Kosktta F0b.22 Fob. ti Sutlej March. Marc 13 Mikzai'orb March.2': Marci; V Ballarat April 4 i April hi VALETTA April] April -.:'! And thenceforward evoryalte itcfc w ■ k, Passengers and cargo booked tc .v.id; Mar seilles, Italy, Egypt, India, Chii \ tJi'J .'ipan atmoderate rates. Kcturn tickets issued both to fl ; and a oond olass passengers at especially low . WOS. noap reserved accommodation can bo raiuuti in this oompany h vessols. Passengers booking at Auckland t.;cure special advantages. For all particulars apply to .CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agents. 18, Queen-street. Auckland. .X^jC i- TIHE KAMO COLLIERY ' COMPANY'S l'asl and 412 tons register, 420 h.p., Capt. J. Chawj ord, will be despatched as uncer— FOR WHANGAREI, WHANGAftEI HK.VDS, MANGAPAI, AND PARUA BAY. From Auckland: From \V mingan i: February. Wednesday, 13th, 8 p.m. Friday, l.'th. 10 a. -i. Monday, ISth, 8 p.m. Tuesday, I'Jtli, I.SO p.m. Wednesday, 20th, 8 p.m. Friday. 2£.id, 2 p.m. Monday, 25th, 8 p.m. Tuesday, '.!Kth,s.3U p.m. Wednesday, 27th, 8 p.m. Friday, 29th, 9.30 r.m. A COACH runs in connootion with tho steimor to Waipu from tho Heads. Paassago Tickets must bo takon at Company's Office, 14a, Queen-street, or Queon-ttreet Wharf, Aucklann. jrjr^— QTEAM TO THAMES, -jfefcgar^ft kj Connecting with River aLMiM ■SL'Stcamcrs, for STIRLING «sf33gg^\VOKTH,OHINEMURI,WAI- ■""SBfiSSSK*-' TEKAURI, WAIHI. TE AROHA GOLDFIELDS. MORRINSVILLE. WAITOA PLAINS, AND GRANT AND FOSTER'S SETTLEMENT. TIME TABLE S.S. ROTOMAHANA, P.S. ENTERPRISE No. 2, AND ANNE MILBANK. FROM AUCKLAND: I Rotomahana | Enterprise I A. Milhank Wed. - | 12 p.m. ~ Thurs. 4 p.m. — 12 p.m. Fri. 4 p.m. 12 p.m. ! — Sat. 4 p.m. — 112 p.m. FROM THAMES: I Rotomahana | Enterprise I A. Mil' ank Wed. - - 18 p.m. Thurs. 8.30 a.m. 8.30 p.m. — Frl. 8.30 a.m. — 9 p.m. Sat 8.30 i.m. 9 p.m. — No cargo received for Rotomaiiana within half-an-hourof advertised time of leaving. Not responsiblo for Shipping, Carrying, or disohnrging Livo Stock. FRASER & TINKE, Ager.,B. AztJLfT S> COROMANDJ3L. J^^^P THOMAS SCOTT, MAS'I ER. TIME TABLE. Leaves Auckland: Leaves Cerotnandel: February. February. — Thursday, 11,2 p.m. Friday, 15, 2 p.m. — — Saturday, 16,2 p.m. Weather and other circumstance! permitl ing. Not responsiblo in shipping, carrying, or dis charging live stock. No cargo received without shipping note md within half an hour of advertiser time c de parture. All parcels must be propaid on bi ird. A. R. H. SWINDLEY, Manac r. xJt-^. IVrEW STEAMER ON J=m3£~K M -^ THK KAIi'ARA. «S3e^^SSSr The now and fust a.s. ?:SP raiSßa^ TUNE wiU leavt Helen ,lUe for Dargaville (and intermediat* statior. I on Tuesdays and Thursdays, after Uio arm. '. of the 7.15 a.m. train from Auckland; rotuming [rom Dargavillo on Wednesdays ; ad Fri ; iys, it 5.30 a.m. Cargo to bo consisned i-> eaix- 'i! CAPTAIN PEARCK. ».t. Xcptu;.3. /&-*&.^r nP IME TABLi': (DAil/T) l p-s- TONGARIRO, Leave St. Helier'a I Leave A uckland I 9 a.m. 2 p.m. 5 p.m. 6 p.u.. On Mondays and Thursday at 11 a.m. should sufßcient inducement offi;r. RETURN FARES: SIXPENCK. ■ J. L. CLARK, Master // „ "TkEVONPORT STEAM FERRY COMPANY c a^ove company have s Bteamer always on hand at shortest notico for TOWING, PICNIC PARTIES, AND FISHING EXCURSIONS. J, R. D. BAKER, Traffl-1 ManaKi'Ta J- The twin t.s. jfow running on Themes River; steams fast, and fitted up upeciallr" for passengers; can be seen in Auckland Harbour on the 29th and 30th January. For further particulars apply to A. & G. PRICE, Engineers, Thames. Til OR SALE (PRIVATELY) The favourite s.s. LALLA ROOKH. Tonnage : Gross, 60; Net, 46. Now trading between Manukau and Waitara. For further particulars apply to G. JOHNSTON, General Manager South British Insurance Co., Quccn-stroet Auckland. Boots and Shoes. J&E-OPENIHG OF GARRETT BROS.1 WAREHOUSE. Having been Closed for the last wo Months in consequence of the late FIRK, we now liave much pleasure in informing our custonißrti and the general public that we are NOW OPEN FOR BUSINESS, WITH TEDK LARGEST STOCK IN NEW ZEALAND, VALUED AT £12,000, Which will bo Sold at tho following prices for CASH ONLY: 8. J. 3. d Men's Watertights, own make Sltwortlill ( Men's Bluchers, own make . 4 11 worth 9 f Men's Balmorals, own make.. 10 bwortl)ls 0 Men's Shoes, own mako .. <j,?wori|'' ° « Men's Elastics, own raako .. 811 wort. 11 0 Youths' Boots, own make ~4 6 wort 1. 7 > Women's Elastics, own make 6 6 wort 11 0 Ladies' Kid E.S., own make.. 5 9worU, 0 0 Ladies Kid E.S., own make ..6 6 worth 2 0 Ladies' Kid E.S.; own make.. 7 B worth 13 0 Ladies' Kid E.S.. own make.. 8 bworlLU 0 Ladies' Evening Shoes.. .. 4 kworij.9 0 Ladies' Evening Shoea .. .. 5 0 worth ,0 6 Ladios' Walking Shoes.. .. 7 SwortljJ 0 Ladies' Best Evening Shoes .. 8 ti worth 14 6 Children's Boots } worJ'' l \ \ Children's Boots } ,? worH' \ \ Children's Shoes .. .. _.. Jll wortli 4 0 Ladies' Best Whito Kid X.5... 5 6 worth 0 Ladies' Button Boots .. .. 10 6 worth 18 Children's Button Boots from Half-a-Crown. m Spaco wffl not permit us to gi\ o a list cf all our prices, but we guarantee .til other Goods at equally low prum GARRETT BROTHERS, TANNERS, CURRIERS, WOOL M) RCHANM, LBATHPIR AND BOOT MANtDIACTUIu:BB AND IMPORTERS. Tannery and Works, Avondale. FACTORY AND WAREHOUSE, WAlCK fleld-street, aucki-and; and at Napier, Gisiiorne, New Plymouth, and waipawa. Papcrliangiiigs, &c pAPES HA N G I N G B. W. PHILLIPPS 4 SON HAVE BECEIVEB, EX XJLTR A.IBIVAL3, 185-P.ACKAGEg-185 CONTAININO 55.000 ROLLS OF PAPERKANGIKGS, CONSIBTINO OF New Patterns for Drawing, Dinti .;■,, Fert-toonu, Hall and Staircase, BUitaniD for the Mansion or Cottagi;. BEAUTIFUL DESIGNS, EfJ VAOTB E VKR OFFERED IN PAPBRH ANG^ US. 91S-PACKAGES-W5 SCRIMS AND HESSIANS. Plate and Sheet Glass, lTrJdte r*a<l'SS?; Tiirpa> Varnishes, and all Trade Sundries. W. PHILLIPPS ft BON| fti & 97, QUBHM-STBMT,



Business Notices. CHARLES lIESKETH.] [ALEX. AITKEN. HESKETH and AITKEN are glad to inform their customers and the public generally that having sold the whole of their last year's stock of Clovors, etc., they aro in a position to offer an entirely Now Stock arriving per direct steamer Aorangi, from Lon don, and per Mall Steamer from San Francisco, as under, all current season's growth, consist ing of— WHITE CLOVER (Trefolium repons) RED CLOVER (Trefolium protens) ALSYKE CLOVER (Trefolium hybrida) COWGRASS (Trefolium perenne) SCARLET CLOVER (Trofolium incarnatum) TREFOIL (Mcdicago supulina) LUCERNE (Medicago sativa) ALFALFA (Medicago Chiliana) TIMOTHY (Phleuni Prateuis) CRESTKD DOGSTAIL (Cynosurus erißtalus) MKADOW FOXTAIL (Alopecurus pretensis SHKEPS FESCUE (Festucii ovina) WOOD MEADOW GRASS (Poanemoralls) PRAIRIE (Bronius Schmideri) DOOB GRASS RAT-TAIL (Sporobolus clongatus) RYE-GRASS (Solemn pcrreuo sempervirons) COCKSFOOT (Dactylis glonierata) PURPLE and GREEN TOP ABERDEEN DEVONSHIRE GREY STONE, WHITE Swf;i^TU 1Nl<p1 SOUKTURNIIJS They aro also Agents for tho Boncdust as manufactured by tho Auckland Manure Com- Biny, Sydney Bonedust and Flour, Jlineral and ono Phosphates, Potato nnd Grass Manures, Peruvian Guano, Nitrato of Soda, and other Artificial Manures; Oats, Maize, Barley, Beans, Peas ;Coarae, Fine, and Rock Salt, Cobra, and Linseed Cake ; New Zealand Flax and Tew, etc. THOS. J. HARBUTT, MANUFACTURER or CORN. BROOMS, Auckland. TRADB JKAPAII MARK, TI/TONUMENTAL MARBLE MASONS. Workers of Marble Mantelpioces, Cheffonlers and Toilet Tops, Slabs for Laboratory and Butohers' Shops. Marble worked to any design. Manufactured in Auckland.—R. LEVETT and CO., Victoria-street (near Freeman's Bay). J HENDERSON, HOUSE. SHIP, SIGN, AND GENERAL DECORATIVE PAINTER, NO. 8, W YNDU AM-STR KKT. C~" T. B I R" CW, • Practical Machinist, Begs to Inform tho public generally that ho Is now prepared to Clean, Repair, and Adjust all kinds of SEWING MACHINES moderate charges. All work guaranteed. Small Engineering Work dono. Noto the Address—C. J. BIRCH, 142, Grey-st T|HESTS OF DRAWERS very Handsome Chests of Drawers, In Rich bottled Kauri, are now selling at the following prices for Cash:—The Duke of Edinburgh Cheat of Eight Drawers (the bonnet drawer richly panelled with totara, bird, and rowa rown) M 10s; Five Drawer Chests, &i. The above articles have always given great satisfaction, and be come more beautiful with age. W. NORRIE, TOP Of SHOBTLATtD-BTRnft. YXT 7. DALT ON, C.8., * " • Architect and Surveyor, Has Removed to High-street (fronting Vulcan Lane), over Mr White's, Law Stationer. PATENT AGENT WILLIAM THOMAS, Corner of Lome and Victoria-streots, Auckland East, MONUMENTAL, MARBLE, AND GENERAL STONEMASON, ARCHITECTUR.!Ui SCULPTOR AND CARVER Inscriptions Accurate and Beautiful. Monuments, Tombs, Headstones, and every description of Stone Work at the Lowest Possible Prices for Town and Country. W. Jj E V », book binder, paper ruler, account book manufacturer, three doors above " btar " oitiok. merchants' account books,. Insurance and Mining Register Booki Specially Rulkd and Bound. Music, Magazines, Publlo Libraries, and Sun day School Booka well bound. BAKERS' SPECIAL RULED DAY BOOK 3. Biblea, Prayer and Hymn Books Re-bound. BAND AND CHOIR MUSIC BOOKS KULKD TT7-ARNOCK BROTHERS, BOAP AND CANDLE MANUFACTURERS, COX'S CRKEK, RICHMOND. Orrics: DURHAM - STREET, AUCKLAND. Cash Purchasers of Tallow. Wool, Sheepaknis. anil Bones. UNION OIL, SOAP, AND CAIDLJD COMPANY (LIMITED). MANUFACTURERS OF COMMON ASW TOILET SOAPS, CANDLES, PEANUT, AND OTHKK LUBRICATING OILS. Boap and Candle Works: Parnkll. Oil WOrkS ! COBTOMB-BTREET WEST. Warehouse and Offices! Lownt ALBBU bireet. Cash Purchasers of Tallow. Delivery taken at tholr Parnell Works or! Warehouse. 7^ H E^ IS S El Tina" SEASON'S CHEESE! CHEESE! FROM TK AWAMUTU FACTORY. WAIKATO, NOW ON SALE. AUCKLANI? AGRICULTURAL AND MER CANTILE COMPANY (Limited). 9 and 11. Queen-street Wharf. Comb and S c j / THS / / CHOICE SELECTION /*/ or /4r / CHANDELIERS, /^ / BRACKETS. A/TINWABK, GLOBES. & a, /V NUMBING. XT / / GASFITTING, TOWN PRICES. X%«^HANGING, &O y/<J) / At Shortest Notice ai> /"^/ Town Prioes. / / O. MAY'S BUILDINGS. / / OKVGNPORT. c£ TTVEVONPORT FURNITURE H U WAREHOUSE. A H. J. TURNER w J3 Is prepared to Supply, at the lowest g E-l Auckland prices, every kind of Furni- sj ture, Bedding, &c. •* Suites of Furniture Ronovated and g i-£ made equal to new. H H. J. TURNER, M Dbvonport. TIONEL PHILIPS, -" WINE AND SHIRIT MERCHANT, 3, Queen-street, Auckland, Has oponed in the same premises as occupied by him bix years ago, and will be glad to see all old friends and customers. LIONEL PHILLIPS. UOIIR I/GATED TANKS. j. lTkean Has for Sale a number of the above, with Taps, ready for use, price 355, at hia shop, Wollesley i;treet East (next door to Crowther's Stableß). Large Quantities of Spouting, Ridging, and Down Kpca always in Stock. Verandah Iron •jurved at the shortest notice. Country orderj •vill always receive his prompt attention. Lead Vashers always on hand. ' WH. SKINNER AND SON, • Builders, Carpenters, and Joiners, Vulcan Lane. All Branches of the Building Trade executed by Experienced Workmen.* Shop Fronts, Office Fittings, &c. TyrOTICE TO HOUSE OWNERS. S. Glading, Paperhanger, is now Prepared to Hang Paper in a superior manner for lod per piece, in any part of the town or suburbs. Painting, &c., equally cheap. B.GLADIW}, Gaol Eoad, Kybor Pass. Post ordors punctually attended to.



Land and Estate Agents. pHAS, TT ASMOND, LAND AND MONETARY AGENT, 116, QUEKN-BTRKET (Adjoining B. Tonka and Co.'s). Bankers: National Bank of Now Zealand (Limited). Mortgages and Loans Negotiated. Rents and Interests Collected, Money Invested on First-class Securities without ohargo. Estates managed for absentees. Valuations and Arbitrations undertaken. Native Land affairs specially understood. Houses to Let and Properties for Sale placed on my list freo of charge. Every description of landod property bought or sold to order. Large sums to lend on ilrst-class securities. VyANTED TO pURCHASE. A fl or 10-roomed House in Symondsstroet or Kybor Pass. Small House and about 5 Acres Clay Land near Auckland. Soven Acres or more at Epsom. About 10 Acres, Ono-treo Hill. Nice little House nnd about 2 Acres at Remuora or Epsom. Good 7-roomed Houso within ten minutes'walk of Queen-atreet. Small Storo in a good position. Some Good Allotments at Birkonhcad or North coto. WANTED—Particulars of Properties For Salo, as I have many buyers and but few sellers. TCT O R Q A L E. QITY pREEHOLD pROPERTY. PONSONBY.—An excellont House of four larg« rooms, washhouse and workshop, situated in tho best part of Ponsonby. Gas in all th« rooms, first-class American rango; also, gas stove. Two largo verandahs; tho view from the front ono being very pretty and cannot be intercepted. The allotment Is tastefully laid out with llowcrs, the bnck portion being a kitchen garden, l'rico £360, with terms. £1,500-LARGE TEN-ROOMED HOUSE, ex clusive of Wash-house, Sorvants' Bedroom, and all necessary outbuildings. Woll-built and finished throughout, on a largo allotment. Vory suitable for a flrst-class boarding-house. Situated in tho best part of Hobson-stroet, £2,800-IN THE CENTRE OF THE CITY-A largo and commodious Storo, builtof Conoroto and Brick, with large Dry Collars, on an Al lotment 40 feet 82 feet 8 Inches. Buildings valued about £1,500; tho allotment worth at least £50 per foot. With flrst-class terms. £350 FOR AN 8-ROOMED HOUSE and good allotment, situated near Mr Morlcy's Store oh ti\f Great North Road. A chanco seldom mot With. (TtITY T EASEHOLD pROPERTY. THAT GRAND CORNER ALLOTMENT, immediately opposite tho Choral Hull, having Two Large Frontages to Syinonds-streot and Graf ton Road, having a term of Fifty Years to run at a Rental of M 35 per year. QUBURBAN pROPERTY. £180 FOR A NEW 4-ROOMED COTTAGE and a vory Largo Allotment, situated at Northcote, near tho Wharf. £75—ALLOTMENT adjoining tho above; easy terms of payment. MOUNT ROSKILL—I have a lot of very cheap allotments in an estate which has only just como Into tho market. To working men dosirious of securing a good piece of land of Uioir own at a small co9t, nnd with vory oasy terms of payment, it is a grand chance. CORNER ALLOTMENT. BELLWOOD ESTATE, Frontago to the Mount RMkill Road. £3 per foot. MERCER—A good 6-roomed Houso and Large Freehold Allotment, for «150. Terms. £50 cash. PAItKMAREMO -82 Acres. £i por acre. LUCAS'S CREEK—32O Acres, with J-mile front ago to the creek and J-milo frontag* to the main road to Northcote and Birkonhcad, The Government landing place -deep water—is on this property. The land is all ploughable. Somo few years ago a native settlement was situatca tnero, v/nleu r«»i 1- i*»»u °nnaks for tho quality of tho soil. £300 cash, balanoo £700 at 7 per cent. HELENSVILLE — 220 Acres Splendid Land, with Railway Station on the property. Price, £700; easy torms. TUAKAU —Two Township Allotments, £10 each. HAMILTON—About 1.500 Acres, abutting the main road and closo to tho station. Tho whole is well watered, level, and rich land. It is thoroughly well fenced. A Ilrst-class houso and all necessary farm buildings erected thore on. All further particulars a3 to prico, terms, reasons for selling. &c, will bo given on appli cation. It is a bargain seldom met with. £8,000 fok an IMPROVED FARM and Largo Family Rosidenco completo with every con venience. 800 acres aro laid down in English grasses; tho whole 1,700 acres are subdivided by fivo fences, and thoroughly well drained whoro necessary. Tho orchard contains about 2,000 of tho finest fruit trees, all in full bearing. This grand property is only about SO miles south of Auckland by road, and two hours by stoamor. Has a frontago of a mile and a-half to the river. Terms—one-third cash, balance at six por cent. HAMILTON — Soveral splendid allotments adjoining tho New Railway Station; will be vory valuable for an Hotel. X" FJ. M O S S ft O 0., • HOUSE, LAND, & ESTATE AGENTS. We beg tc inform Owners of Property that Houses or .xnd, for RENTAL OR SALE, are entered in iar Registry Free of Chargo, for the informatjv j of those who favour us with a cal at our offices, in Shortland-stroet. Money to Lend at Current Rates of Interest MT. CLAYTON, • HOUSE, LAND, COMMISSION AGENT AND SHIP BROKER Allotments for Sale at Hamilton, Newcastle Alexandra, and North Shore. Money lent on good security. Office: 30. Insurance Buildings. OHN SOPPET, House, Land, and Goneral Commission Agent, No. 8, Queon street, has for immediate salo (really oheap) :— 1 comfortable 6-roomed Cottage, Ponsonby; terms very easy); also, 1 7-roomed House, 1 5-roomed House, 2 4-roomed Cottages, and 1 small Store, in town; 2 Dairy Farms, 10 milee from town; 2 partly-Improved Farms, one 31f acres, tho other 150 acres, about 12 miles from town; and Beveral other City and Suburban Properties at equally Low Prices, WANTED- For a good busiifess man with upwards of £2000 capital—Entrance into a sound concern. Is a food Valuer and Auctioneer. Has thorough nowlodgo of wino and spirit business, and can be relied upon for energy and activity. TO BE LEASED. That First -class Queen-street Shop now occupied by Mr Samuel Coombes, opposite Bank of Australasia. Good frontago (150 feet deep), with back entrance from High-stroot; thoroughly adapted to any trade, and in the heart of tho mercantile quarter of tho city. Possession can bo given on tho Ist Feb., 18m.— Apply only to W. L. M., at his Land Agenoy For a term of 21 years, Allotment, Wakeflold street, 33 x 74. Suitable for a manufactory, Drapery / DEFERRED \ I PAYMENT I I SYSTEM I TAILORS, DRAPERS MILLINERS, AND OUTFITTERS, HOBSON-STREET, HAVE A WELL-ASSORTED STOCK OF THB BEST CLASS GOODS. A.U Tweeds thoroughly shrank bofore beinr made up, and Fit and Workmanship Guaranteed. Tho Defep-ked Payment System has beer (ound to be a great boon, by enabling thoa< with limited incomes to procure necessaries ir the eaaiest possible way. INSPECTION INVITED Cash Customers receive 5 per cent. Discount (one shilling in the pound sterling) on all parcels of 20s and upwards. /NRAHAME'S PUBLIC BONDED VJT STORE, FORT-STREET. MR LOUIS FLEMMING, Manaqkb. Importers and the Commercial Publlo may rely upon every care and attention being given to their intereßtat WM. S. GRAHAMB,



Sporting. AN E M O' S • CONSULTATION ON THE DUNEDIN CUP AND MELBOURNE CHAMPION RACE. 2,000 Members at Ten Shillings each. Each Ticket has Two Separate Chances. DUNEDIN CUP. MELBOURNE CHAMPION Run February 21st, race. 1881. Run March Bth, 1884. First Horao ..£l5O First Horse ..£l5O Second Horsa .. 100 Second Horse .. 100 Third Horse .. 75 Third Horse .. 75 Starters (div.) .. 75 Starters (div.) .. 75 Non-starters (div.) 100 Non-starters (div.) 100 £5;0 £508 Will close on or about February 19th. Applicants (b> letter only) must enclose Two Stampß for Rep' ios. Address:—"A. Nemo, care of F. Tomllnson Barrel Hotel, Puinoll, Auckland,1' Fidelity company s £4,000 DUNED °& cup. £4,000 AND TWO OTIIKK EVENTS JOINTLY. Races on 21at, 22nd, and 23rd February, 1881. 132 Nominations and CO Cash Bonds, Total-ia2 Prizes. Dunkdin Cup. First . £iOO Second 3"0 Third 200 Starters (about £25 oacli) .. .. 200 Non-Starterr, (about *:10 each) .. 400 Twenty Cash Bonds (615 each) .. 300 Forty Cash llonds (£5 each) .. .. 200 Total No. Horaess49. Bonds No. 60. £2200 Dunkdin J.C. Handicap. First £300 Second 200 Third.. 100 Starters (about £17 each) .. .. 100 Non-starters (about £6 each).. .. 200 Total No. Horaos J2. Amount.. £900 DCNRDIN FOUUURY HANDICAP. First £300 Second 200 Third.. .. ~ 100 Starters (about £17 each) .. .. 100 Non-Startors (about £0 each* •. 200 Total No.Horses Jl. Amount..! 800 There will be Five Separate Drawings for Kach Tickut, viz.. Throe Drawings for the Races, and Two Separato Drawings for tho GO Bonds. Prograrames-fil eaoli, and two 2d stamps. Cheques (with Is exchange) to bo payable only toaNo or to Bearer; P.O. Ordors Payabl » to Fidelity Co. tm'y. If half-notes sond by sepa rate Poets. Registered Letters or Tolegrams not accepted. Address only to "Fidelity Company, care of Alfred A. Camoron's Box No. 251, Dunedin." OTAPPLY EARLY—Time Limited. Racesjm 21st. 22nd. and 23rd February, 188 J. Will Close Hogistered MEMBERS. 18th February, Toleßnima nOt 18Sl- Accepted. r\ UNE DI N C UP, ISB 4 ! 11.C00 MEMBERS AT 10s. 290 PRIZES. DUNEDIN CUP. (mniaitAWATiliq M Nominations. m CASH AWARDS. Sat 100 £300 FIRST £1600 10 „ 50 500 SECOND 800 10 „ 20 200 THIRD 100 20 „ 15 300 STARTERS, about 30,, 12 360 £50each 350 30 .. 10 300 NON-STARTERS 40 „ 8 320 «25caoh 1000 50,, 6 300 &1 „ 5 270 £4150 217 Prizes. £2850 P.O. Orders preforrod. Two stamps must bo enclosed for repllOß, Ono Shilling added to country cheques, and all Letters Addressed :— t ADA MANTUA, ) 206 J Care of Mr Abraham, ( 296 PRIZES 1 Box 351, Post-office, ( PRIZES I Dunkdin. ) N.B.—Any bonaJLie Subscriber can, on appli cation ,obunn names and addresses of tho three principal Winners in Dunedin Cup. The Proas can, on application, obtain names and addresses of thrijo principal winners in Cup and throe principal winner) of Cash Prlzos; in addition to which, ADA extends to tho Managers of tho Dunedin dally papers the privilege—at all times —of inspecting h'jr bookß. *3"Olher Consultationlstß should copy this ast olanse also. A fORIUKB FOR 58. Rpßbtand AJ&&ggsFß Pot-offi*. Letters or rnNfITTTJTA'inmT o-^^ra Terrains nnrtm Payablotu notaooepted. D TOE DwCcp.lßßi Adamastor £6,ooo. Will olose on or about FEBRUARY 19, IBM. DUNEDIN CUP,. 1884, To be Run at Dunedin on February 21, 1881. 20,000 MEMBERS AT 53 KAOH. 801 PRIZES, to bo distributed as follows !- Cash Awards. First. _ ..£SOO 6 at 100 ..£SOO Second • _ 300 Wat 60 .500 Third.. .. _ 200 20at 25 _ 600 Starters divide „ 600 Mat 12108 - 500 Non-Starten dir. 600 80 at 6 to ..500 100 at 6 ..600 £2,000 £3,000 Grand Total _ _ C 6.000. Will close on or about February 19,1884. Each Ticket has ooven separate chances— Race and Cash Awards being drawn for separately. When convenient please send P.O. Order (payablo to Adamastor) jby so doing you protect yoursolf against loss, as it is equal to registra tion. Country Cheques must have Is exchange added, and marked oorreot by bank. Two stamps must be sent for reply and result My Consultation will be advertised in all the principal papors in New Zealand. If stamps aro sent, please add Is ln tho £ extra. Programmes sent Free on application. NOTICE.-Not Leßß than TWO TICKETS SENT TO ANY ONE ADDRESS. Result will bo Bent to every shareholder directly after the drawing. N.B.—The Press of New Zealand can know, by applying to the undermentioned, where the three principal prizes go, also their names and address, if required, but not for publication. Address— Registered ADAMASTOR, Post-office Lottora or Care of Orders or Telegrams Lyons & Hart, Bank Notes not accepted. P.O. BozlSL preferred. Dunedin. U N E D I N CUP, TO BE RUN ON FEBRUARY 21,1881. 2000 TICKETB, AT 10a EACH. DON QUIXOTE Will hold a Consultation on the above ovent. Phizes Distributed as Follows :— FirstHoree ..£3OO Four Cash Prizes Second Horse .. 100 at £25 .. ..£IOO Third Horse .. 50 Ten Cash Prizes Starters, divide ..100 at£lo .. ..100 Non-Startera, do.. 150 TwentyCashPnzes at£s .. .. lro £700 £300 TOTAL .. .. .. £1000 Each tioket has four chances. Ono ticket may draw four prizes. Post-office Orders and Bank Notes accepted. Add exchange to Cheques and Two Stamps for reply and rosult. Companies and others taking twenty-five Tickets have the privilege of being on thn Committee for draw ing. Tickets may bo cb ained by lottor only from DON QUIXOTE, Care of B. 11. Keosing, Victoria-street, Auckland; Or, DON QUIXOTE, Care of I. Bloom, Wellesley-Btreet, Auckland. N.B.—Don Quixote's Consultation on the Auckland Cup was drawn by a Committee of Fourteen Ticketholders, whoso names may be obtained on application. As we expect to fill up on the Dunedin Cup (having tho confidence of the Publlo), we would respectfully solicit early application. QYDNEY GOLD CUP. TO BE RUN ON EASTER MONDAY. Tho Groat "MALABAR" Club are desirous of making it known to tholr numerous patrons and tho publio that tho First of their Series of Consultations on tho abovo evont is NOW OPEN. NO. 1 OF OUR SERDSS. SHARES, 5s EACH. Tho Press exposures of the bad and worthless amongst sweep promoters has had tho effect 0 relegating those gentlemen to private lifo, and it is all tSo more to bo hoped that those who now remain, tried and true though they bo, should have at each drawing a Press represen tative, to prove boyond a doubt the genuinc ncs3 0f the affair. Third do. .. 2001 Totai — The public, or reading the foregoing, will at once observe that our programme is identical it every reapect -vith that put forward by rival the same amount, or should you speculate a Pound you for that amount have Four Chances o£ winning fiI.OOO as against one given by otherß. FOUR TICKETS FOR £1; But one or more will bo sent to any address. Prospectus froe on application. Enolose envelope, plainly directed Result of each drawing sent at onoe to every subscriber. Tickets sent by return post. Address by lettor only, "MALABAE," care G. E. Wilson, Pas toral Chamßets, George-street, Sydney, N.B.W.



Sporting. "VTOTICE TO THE SPORTING AX PUBLIC. As I intend leaving for the Dunedin Autumn Meeting on Thursday next, my Customers and the Sporting Public in general are informed that my Book on forthcoming events will bo loft with Mn HAY, who will also pay and receive during my absence. J. ENKO. Auckland, February 9,1884. JK. POO LE, • Mkmiikk of Sydney and Auckland Tattbksatj/r, Has Books Oi'KN on all forthcoming Events, including Mbi.houkne Cup and Demy, 1831. Present Address—TatteraiH's, Auckland. OPOETING NEWS!!! GRAND DISTRIBUTION ov MONEY PRIZES Will take plane similar to the HAMBURG PRINCIPLE of drawings; nothing of thokind hua ever been introduced in New Zealand, and the system that will bo carried out in this and in future drawings will far Bin-pass the chances of getting a prize in any of the Horse Consul tations, as people who have frequently tried in the Numerous Horse Consultations know to their sorrow. A trial in this drawing may convinco the most sceptical, as the drawing will take place as soon as the tickets aro applied for, or not later than 28th FEBRUARY. This GRAND DRAWING will consist of ICO Money Prizes amounting in all to £2,000, sub scribed by 4,000 members at 10s each. The various Money Prizes will be distributed as fol lows : — One £300 prize, one £1.10 prize, ono £100 prize, two £50 prizes, flee £20 prizes, ono hundred £10 prizes, llfty £5 prizes. The Grand Principlo of this and futuro draw ings will be that any Investor purchasing 2S tickets must secure a prize, in fact is guaran teed one, as a Prize will lit drawn from the ICO prizes lo every SO numbers up to the h.OOO, Any Investor of £1 tho chances will only bo 12 to 1 ugainst him, and any Investor of £2 the chances will be G to 1 against him getting a prizo, and the Head Prizo or any other may bo drawn by any investor of 10s. This Drawing is on the most novel, and will bo conducted on the Fairest Principlo possi ble, and Investors will find it to their advantage to speculate a trifle in this drawing in pre ference to any of the numerous horse consulta tions where the chances vary from SOO to 1 to SO,OOO to 1 ayainst getting a prise at all. The Drawing will take place under tho Imme diate Supervision of Six Gentlemen, and Two Youths will draw the numbers and prizes, and tho prizes will all bo paid over within 2i hours after tho drawing or immediately after the winning numbers arc forwarded, deducting the usual 10 per cent, for working expenses. Investors should apply at once, and all In vestors only may know after the drawing who tho prize-bikers are by forwarding a stamped envelope already addressed, thus ensuring per fect faith and fidelity to all Investors. These Drawings for £2,000 are to tako place every Two Mouths; this present one to close on 2^ll February, and the following one to open on Ist March. PRIZES PAID OVER WITHIN 24 HOURS AFTER DRAWING. ONE PRIZE MUST COME OUT to EVERY 25 TICKETS. NOTICE. — Name and ddress of applicant must bo plainly written. Country Cheques marked correct by Bank, only payable to a number, and Is added for ex change. P.O. Orders preferred, made payable only to BOAZ. Bank Notes accepted. Two 2d stamps for reply and result. Kegistered letters and telegrams NOT re ceived. All letters must be addressed— BOAZ, Care of Mb Mosely, Wholesale and Rotail Tobacconist, BOX Q^4 Postofflco, Dunedin. Drawing (~r O L A'l ThePrkss under supor- I J in any dis vision of MONTHS' trict can, on Committeo application shareholder J CONSULT A-1 dress'tolow' Tl oit [obtain the Registered principal Letters or ON TnE winners, but Telegrams not for pub not accepted. CUPj lication. 6,000 Members at 10s, WILL CLOSE 19th FEBRUARY, 1884. Dunkdin Cup. 1 Casii Awards. lsliHorso.. _ £800 2at .. .. &0 2nd Horse .. 400 4at .. .. 25 3rdHorso.. .. »0 50 at .. -10 Starters(div) .. 200 60 at .. .. 5 Non-startors(div) 400 —— £2,000 Post-ofllce Orders preferred, payablo to "Lola." Cheques from country must have Is added extra for exchange. Horses and Cash Awards drawn separately — making fivo dis tinct drawings. Tickets can bo obtained by letter only. 6,000 I Address- "\ 6,000 Members at I LOLA MONTES I Members at 10 Shillings. I (Care Mr A. Moss), U0 fahillings. Willcloso "1 Box 347, f Will dose February 19, Post-ofllce, February 19, ---188 i. IdUNEDINJ 1884 Educational. T7IDUCATIONAL HOME FOR YOUNG Jll CHILDREN. ASHLEY HOUSE SCHOOL, RUSSELL-ST., PARNELL, AUCKLAND, ESTABLISHED 1870. The Misses Rogers, who have had many years' experience in teaching, having sujceeded Mrs Reynolds in the above School, will receivo a limited number of Pupils to Board and Educate. Parents in the country, or paronte leaving the colony for any time, will find this a comforti able homo for their children. References per mitted to Rev. J. Robertson, M.A., Cant. W. C. Daldy, P. A. Philips, Esq., J.P., Joseph Newman, Esq., J.P., W. B. Jackson, Esq., Mangawhare, J. Hughes, Esq., To Awamutu. The first term commenoes on January 30th. Til R EN C H CLASSES. M. ALBIN VILLEVAL, French A risiting Maßter to the Girls' High School and five of tho loading Private Schools. M A.V. contemplates forming two French Classes at his private residence. Tho first Class is intended for Young Ladies who. having left school, desire to continue their studies in the French language, and will be held on TUESDAYS, at half-past four. The secon-l Class (for beginners) will be held on SATUR DAYS, at half-past three. Terms: One Guinea per nunrtor (in advance). Names of intending members will ho received on and after MONDAY, the 11th of February, 1884, at M. Villoval's Residence, corner of Liverpool-street and Karangahapo Road. Private Lessons: Terms on application. HERR LOUIS TUTSCHKA, from the Imperial Acadamy of Music, Vienna, bog 3to announce that he is propared to give Lessons in Singing, Violin, Piano and Harmony. For terms apply to Mr A. Eady, Auckland Music Warehouse, Queen-street. Ilcrr Tntschka will make special arrangements with schools. PO NSO NB V ROAD. Mrs and tho Misses SHAYLE GEORGE bog to inform their Old Friends and Pupils that they will Re-open their School on WEDNES DAY, tho 30th instant. A sound and thorough English Education, with Frenoh, Music, Danc ing, and Needlework, will be offered on mode rate terms. MR W. H. WEBB, L.S.S.A., &c, ACADEMY OF MUSIC, OAK HOUSE, HOBSON-STREET (3 doors from Cook-street), Teacher of Pianoforte, Organ, Harmonium. and Harmony. Terni3 on application. In Classes— RUDIMENTS OP MUSIC THEORY OF MUSIC HARMONY. There are separate Classes for Elementary and Advanced Students, conducted on tho Principles ofthe Royal Academy of Music. Term e£ 12 Lessons—One Guinea. Tyr B —f; & WOOD II AM, PIANOFOufKAND°HA Il»IONIUM. Address Caro of MB A. Kauy, Auckland Music Warehouse, Queen-street. TJILLS TESTATE. APPLICATIONS FOR THE PURCHASE OF UNSOLD ALLOTMENTS On any portion of this Estato WILL NOW BE RECEIVED By the undersigned, AT THE OFFICE, SHORTLAKD-STREET. TERMS. One-fifth Cash; balance within live years interest seven per cent. Loons for building on lots; Interest, seven pel cent, j can be repaid by Agent.



Musical. THE MIGNON PIANO. Messrs JSlicholson & Co., or SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE, Will shortly have the pleasure of introducing to the Public of AUCKLAND A Series of PIANOS and ORGANS which havo attained an Immense Success in NEW SOUTH WALES AND VICTORIA. These nstrumenti (detailed belowj will be found quite new to this Colony, nnd far superior to any previous importations. Owing to the large transactions of Messrs Nicholson and Co., possessing, as they do, the Largest Music Ware houses in Sydney and Melbourne, tho firm is enabled to make such arrangements with the Home Houses, and not only secure tho Best Instruments, but at Lower Rates than it is possiblo any other firm this side the Equator can possibly do. THE MIGNON PIANO Is the Most Wonderful Instrument ever intro duced to Australia. Tho sale of this Beautiful Modol has now reached the unprecedented number of FIFTY MONTHLY. No other Instrument, either in the Australia* or England, ever had such a sale. THE MIGNON PIANO Is Iron-framed, is Ovorstrnng (double oblique), is Trichord, and 7 Octaves in compass. THE MIGNON PIANO Is Cased in beautiful Walnut, ond Ebonised or with exquisite Gold Engraving: the most chast* Piano ever manufactured. THE MIGNON PIANO Possesses tho Finest Tone, possesses the Beat Touch, a«d is without doubt the Grandest Me dium-sized Piano extant THE MIGNON PIANO Contains every Iniprovementthat the larger and more expensivo instruments possess, and Is fit to grace, any drawing-room. THE MIGNON PIANO la preferred to all others 0!' similar value be cause it is so va9tly superior. THE MIGNON PIANO IS MATCHLESS IN TONE. THE MIGNON PIANO IS GRANDLY CONSTRUCTED THE MIGNON PIANO 18 THE PERFECTION OF ELEGANCE. MESSRS NICHOLSON AND CO.'8 # KAMOUS WILHER PIANO. Another Bio Success. This Instrument, like tho "MIGNON." is manufactured solely and exclusively for Messrs N. and Co., and Is one of the largest and best Pianos over turned out of a Factory. THE WILMER PIANO ALWAYS RECOMMENDS ITSELF. THE WILMER PIANO. Ten of thosn remarkable Instruments are in constant daily use at the Methodist laaiuir ColWo ln TiWhourne,^ ■ THE WILMER PIANO Is a noble Instrument—none to compare with it in Auckland. THE WILMER PIANO STANDS LIKE A ROCK. MESSRS NICHOLSON AND CO. were tho first to introduce tho RONISCH PIANOS to Australia and New Zealand. THE RONISCH PIANOS. See tho Largo, Upright, Grand, Superior to all uch Manufacture as havo been previously offered to tho Public of Auckland. THE RONISCH PIANOS, Six different Models. THE RONISCH PIANOS Have been used in Australia for tho past Ten Years, and with unvarying success. MESSRS NICHOLSON & CO., Are SOLE AGENTS For ALL AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND, For the CLOUGH AND WARREN AMERICAN ORGANS, Tho Finest and Cheapest Organ ever made. THIRTY MODELS KEPT IN STOCK. Once seen and heard, the public will buy none othor but these celebrated and well-tried PIANOS AND ORGANS. Messrs Nicholson & Co. will invite tho most critical examination of these Instruments, feeling assured that tho verdict of the profession and public will bo unanimous in favonr of these superb models. Further particulars in future issues of this Paper. NICHOLSON & CO., SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE. Butchers. -j**- EAT! MEAT! BEEF! MUTTON! THE NEW QUEEN • STREET SHOP is NOW OPEN (Opposite Morrin and Company). Finest Auckland-crown Beef and Mutton Shipping and Families Supplied and Waited on for Orders. ROBERT FARRELL, SHIPPING AND FAMILY BUTCHER. N.B.—The Meat must be cleared out on Saturday Night. No reasonable offer re fused. "VT OTICE OF REMOVA L.— J3I R. IX GILES bega roßpectfully to announce to his numerous friends and the public generally that ho has erectod New Premises, specially adapted to meet the require ments of his increasing trade, at tho Queen- Btreet Entrance to the City Market (opposite Mi Josiah Martin's Photographic Gallery), whew he solicits a continuance of the patronage hitherto bestowed on him. Fresh Beef, Mutton, and Lamb daily. Dairy-fed Pork and Veal ol first-class quality. All Meat sold at Lowesf Market Rates. Please note the above address.



For Sale. FOR SALE, a First-class Farm of 350 acres volcanic land, all in good grass.— Alfred Buekland. EIOR SALE, a General Store in one of X? the most rising townships in tha Waikato; stock at valuation.—For further partlculais, apply to John Buchanan. Customs-street. FOR SALE, a thoroughbred Newfound land Slut; sold on account of travelling.— Apply "0.H.," Stab Office, FOR SALE, Mount Eden, Gaol .Road, Comfortable Verandah Cottage, 4 rooms, tanks, cupboards, oven, register grate, good garden. Price only £300.—D. F. Brans, Land and Kstate Agent. 176. I^OR SALE, a 6-roomed House with 2-roomed Cottage at back; well-built; gas laid on; splendid garden; good position; near Post-office, Karangahape Road. Terms easy.— Apply J. H. Hamer, Land Agent, Newton. TO BE SOLD, the Balance of my Lease of Shop and Premises, Wellosley-strnet, next door Shamrock Hotel.—S. H. Cox. FOR SALE, a 5-roomed House and Stable, Freehold, 33x 100 feet, almOßtnew, Mount Eden ; immediate DOBSCSion given. £230; £30 cash, balance by instalments.—Wm, Adams, 121, Grey-street. FOR SALE, Drapery Business in a first class position. Owner retiring through ill-health. No reasonable offer refused, if made at once.—Address by letter, X.8.. Star Office. FOR SALE, in Brown.street, Ponsonby, a good House, containing 4 Rooms and Scullery, also, out-buildings; water laid on; good position. Price, £300.—Apply Star Office. FOR SALE, a First-class Business, situate in Quecn-strcot, doing a thriving retail soft goods trade; tho stock can be taken at a valuation and the fixtures a a very low figure; principals only dealt with.— A pply Steven and Brookfleld, 252, Quecn-streed. ■ OR SALE, Ponsonby Road, Comfort ,ablo Residence, situated close to the City Park; house contains 6 rooms; gas and water laid on; stables, outhouses, and every con venience; lease of 18 years to run.—Further Eirticulars from D. F. Evans, Auctioneer and and Agent, Queen-street. FOR SALE, a very desirable Farm of SWi acres, within six miles of Kawakawa, Bay of Islands. It is all fenced, sheep-proof, and divided into 13 paddocks, four of which are sheep-proof. Tho Farm is well watered through out. Comfortable House, Barn, Stables. Cow sheds, and Sheep-yards. Well worth the in spection of anyono wishing a comfortable home; or the Farm will bo Leased with Purchasing Clause.—Apply to J. M. and J. Mowbray, Land Agenta, Fort-street. FOR SALE, a grand block of 200 Acres of LAND at WHANGAREI. subdivided into 7 Paddocks by stone walls and wire fenc ing. Only two miles from the township. Vol canic soil, almost free from scoria. This mag nificent property is bounded on one side by tho road running through to Wairoa, and on the other sides by splendid creeks. There isalarge number of valuable Puriri Trees, first-class Orchard and Garden, with Dwelling House, almost new, Dairy, Cowshed. Stables, etc. The surface of the land is perfectly level, and being studded over with clumps of puriri, presents a beautiful and park-liko appearance. This Farm is the cream of the whole district. To be sold very cheap.—For further particulars apply to I). F. Kvans, Land Agent, Auctioneer, etc., Queen-street. "D^OR SALE, two Allotments, each 40 x J? 110, Mount Eden Road; splendid business position. Open for a few days only.—Apply Wm. Lind, Land Agent, Queen-street (adjoining Hoffman's Music Warehouse,) A LLOTMENTS.—BayfieId (very cheap), .iri_ also at Ponsonby ,22s 6d and 25s penfoot; Devanport, £2 per foot; Devonport (Melrose), £2 He; Allotments at Jit Roskill, Mt Eden, New ton, Devonpert, Northcote, &c, &c. (cheap); long list of Houses and country properties open for inspection; Newton (corner site), 2 Houses and Allotment, £550. — Wm. Gulliver, Coombes'a Chambers, Queen-street. SAMUEL WHITE HAS FOR SALE AT THE YARD, CUSTOMS-STREET :- Per 100. Puriri Posts £8 10s Very Good Puriri Posts .. .. 710 Hobartßailg 90 Sawn Puriri Posts 8 x 3 .. ~ lCdeoh. Sawn Heart Kauri Boards, 6x1.. 18s pr 100 Split Palings 10 llobart Rails 90 Sawn Rhnu Rails 65 Titreo Rails 70 Kauri Posts la each Shingles, House Blocks, &c. 19 SAWN SLEEPERS. 8 x S. 2s 6d each. r\ N S A L B. PAPERHANGINGS! PAPERHANGINGS! BY THE BALE. A LARGE J o"~—"ttBCTK q apRIEL LEWIS, Auctioneer. 'fXN SALE BY THE tTNDERSIGNED. 300 BACKS FEED~bATB 200 „ MILLING OATS 100 „ N.Z. MAIZE 50 I, FOWL WHEAT Also, always on hand— Wood's Flour, Bran, Sharps, Chaff, Onions, Canterbury Potatoes, Auckland New Potatoes, Corned Beef, &o. Wholesale and Retail. ALBERT AND ROBERT EATON, PRODUCE MERCHANTS, Fort-street (next to Customs-house). Insurance.



THE COLONIAL MUTUAL LIFE ASSURANCE SOCD3TY (LIMITED). CmEF Offices in New Zealand: Hiqh-Strebt, Dunedin. DIRECTORS: Edwin J. Spenoe (Dalgety and Co.). Chairman. W. J. M. Larnach, C.M.G., M.H.R. Hon. George McLean, M.L.C. Robert Stout. - ALL PROFITS BELONG TO THE MEMBERS. policies Unconditional, Unchallengablb, and Indefeasible. H. S. H. LYALL, Secretary. Gentlemen required to act as Travelling Agenta. Liberal terms to capablo men. mHE MUTUAL ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF VICTORIA (Limited). Offices Throughout the AusTRAUfiiAN Colonies. for life assurance, endowments, and annuities, auckland branch. offices —national bank buildings, wyndham-street. Local Directors: R. C, Barstow, Esq., Chairman. D. B. Cruickbhank, Esq. Hon. E. Mitchelson, M.H.R. Bankers National Bank of New Zf.aland (Limited). A BRANCH of the above Society has been OPENED IN AUCKLAND, and business is now being conducted *™ km iOWS. Rceidont Secretary. ■XfBW ZEALAND INSURANUJS JM COMPANY (FIRE AND MARINE). ro ~., ~7. £1.000,000. Xp and Reserve Funds «00,000. PROTECTION FROM FIRE OR MARINE LOSS Can be Effected in Tins Company. CLAIMS MET WmTSOMPTITUDE AND JAMES BUTTLE, Manager. /GOVERNMENT LIFE INSURANCE. Head Omcx I PROVINCIAL BUILDINGS, Wellington. fHI ONLY NBW ZKAIAHD HJK 07FIOI, GOVERNMENT SECURITY, MUTUAL INSURANCE, LOWEST PREMIUMS. The Ordinary Branch Offers an Insurance of £1,200 at the premium charged elso where for £1,000, equivalent to An Immediate Bonus or £200, In addition to Full Participation ln Profita. WORKMAN'S INSURANCE Specially provided for In the INDUSTRIAL BRANCH. Policies Issued from £5 Upwards, wite tst participation in profits.-» PREMIUMS PAYABLE WEEKLY, For which a Collector will call. SPECIAL TABLES FOR CHILDREN, Policies of £20 and Upwards, after Three Years, can be surrendered for Cosh or for a Free Policy. LIE ERA L REQULATIOXS. NOTE.—The Government not only brings In surance within the reach of nearly every man, woman, and child in the community, but pro vides tho description of policy and mode of pay ment best suited to the requirements of each. _ D, if **ullw«<» C01UU8S101"r ~*



Amusements. ABBOTT'S OPERA HOUSE. Lessees and Directors; messrs williamson, garner, and musgkoVk. ROYAL riOMIO APERA fiOMPANY OVAL l/OMIC UPERA COMPANY •Will inaugurate a Grand Opera Season of TWENTY-FOUR NIGHTS. On SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 10, IBP4, With the First Production in this City of Auck land of the world-famed Comic Opera, LA~MASCOTTE t The ) liA MASCOTTB LA MASCOTTE \ Lv c X }LA MASCOTTB LA MASCOTTE ( BniNOKR. ) LA MAgfT"rTK The English adaptation by Messrs Farnio and Recce. LA MASCOTTE la undoubtedly the most suc cessful and pleasing Comic Opera of the day. THE ROYAL COMIC OPERA COMPANY Is the Largest, most Complete, and Suec^ffiful Combination ever formed in the Southkuk Hemisphere for the purpose of presenting Popular Operas in the most pleasing form. Tho. Now Zealand tour will bo under the t>er>oual supervision of Mr GEORGE MUSOROVE. Full particulars of this powerful Musical and Dramatic Combination have been announced, as also the Repertoire of the Operas tlmt will positively bo produced during the season, und no expense shall be spared to present Cumin Operas on a scale of magnificence hitherto un attemptod in New Zealand. Liberal arrangements have been made' with respect to Tariffs, while tho comfort, and eon vonienceof playgoers will receivoduo attention. THE SALE OF SEATS AND FAMILY TICKETS At Mb Lennox's, Stationer, Queen-street. PRICES OF ADMISSION ox the evenings of performance: Dress Circle and Or chestra Stalls .. Six Shillings Stalls Pour Shillings Pit Two Shillings FAMILY TICKETS AT A REDUCED RATE. These will bo sold in packages of twenty, and will be transferable and available for any night during tho season, at the following prices :— Dress Circle and Orchestra Stalls (20Ticketsi £5 Stalls (20 Tickets) £3 N.B.—Subscription List and Halo of Family Tickets will positively close on SATURDAY, Kith February, at 2 o'clock p.m. ADVANTAGE TO SUBSCRIBERS : Holders of Family Tickets will bo admitted a quarter of an hour before tho public. A Reduction is gained in the Price of Admis sion of Ono Shilling on each Ticket. The crush at the Ticket Office is avoided. O. NOBILI, Business Manager. CJUBURBAN TOUR OF ROBSON'S IO GREAT PANORAMA OF THE EGYPTIAN WAR. Masonic Hall, Onehunga, Thursday and Friday, Feb. 11 and 15. Front, 2s; Back, Ip. Children, half-price. Commence at 8. Tho "Herald," Jan. 18, says:—"Tho best wo havo had in Auckland." QUEEN'S THEATRE, TUAM-STREET, OHRISTCHUPCH, TO LET. The above Theatre is now finished, and replete with every requisite and comfort; not to be equalled in the colonies. Has seating accommo dation.for 2,300, is centrally situated, and com mnnds one of tho most numerous populated environß of the city. For Terms, Vacant Dat«gJ and all particulars, apply to J. GARDNER. Manager, 4, Brighton Chambers, Cashef-street, Chris tchurcli. Tenders THAMES VALLEY-ROTORUA RAILWAY. CONTRACT FOR SUPPLY OP PURIRI. Tenders will be received until Noon of MON DAY, the ISth day of February, for the Supply of Puriri Timber for Waggon Framing. Speci fication and list of sizes can be seen at the office of tho undersigned. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. STEWART ifc HUNTER, Civil Engineers. Shortland-street, January 28,1884. m O BUILDERS. Tenders will be received until noon on WED NESDAY, the 13th February, for the Erection and Completion of a Villa Residence at Mount Eden. F.W. GREY, Architect. 252, Queen-street. TO CARPENTERS p^w.™™utt__ ,„ . ~, . .received until i p.m. on< Tenders wig, February for Sundry Repairs., UliS.UAy.ij &c a t St. Jamos's Presbyterian £m^ r street.-R. M. WATT, g"fel,m Queen-street. T|T 0 BUILDERS. Owing to change of site, Freßh Tenders for ie Erection of the Auckland Baptist Tabor aclc, on Queen-Btroct, will bo received until noon on SATURDAY, the 23rd instant. Plans, &c, at So. 8, South British Chambers. EDMUND BELL, Architect. HO BUILDERS. Tenders will be received until Noon of TUESDAY, the 19th Instant, for tho Erection of a House and Outbuildings at Fatcrangi, Wol kato. Plans, &c, at No. 8, South British tiambera. EDMUND BELL, Architect. mO CARPENTERS. Tenders invited till Noon, THURSDAY, llth nstant, for small addition to Britomart Hotel. Plans, &c, at my office. CHARLES ARNOLD, Architect, Fisher's Buildings. m O BUILDERS. Tonders will bo recoived up to noon on MON DAY, the IBth instant, for the Erection of a Cottage on View Road, Mount Eden. Plans, etc., at our Offices, Queen-street. EDWD. MAHONEY k SON, Architects. mO EXCAVATORS AND CARTERS. Tenders will bo recoived till noon on SATUR DAY, February 16,1881, for excavating an allot ment, Lorno street. Particulars at tho Office of J. J. HOLLAND, Bnilder, Lome-street. mO CARPENTERS.-Tenders will be JL received until noon, on Wednesday, 13th February, for Erection ora Cottage at Mount Albert. Plans, &c, at my office,—Robert M. Fripp, Architect. , O BUILDERS.—Tenders will be re ceive I until noon of THURSDAY, tho 14th inst., for the erection of a House at Mount Eden.—Apply to Jumes Stokes. Stokcs's Road, Mount Eden. T~~ 0 BUILDERS.—Tenders wanted, for 'the Erection of a Villa Residence at Green Lane.—Plans, &c, at my Office In Viotorla- BtreetWesU—M. HENDERSON, Architect Harbour Board Notices. A UCKLAND HARBOUR BOARD. APPOINTMENT OP PILOT. Harbour Board Offlco, Auckland, February ft, 1881. Applications for the appointment of Pilot for the Port of Auckland wfil be received at this offloountilTUESDAY, tho 19th instant, atnoon. Applicants will require to be examined, and otherwise comply with tho By-laws of tho Board respecting Pilots, full particulars of which can bo had on application at this office. Approved candidates will be allowed one month at their own expense, if required, on board the pilot schooner before they are examined. Applications to be endoresd, "Application for Appointment of Pilot." C. B. STONE. Chairman. Public Notices. TXOUSE EXCHANGE. A. SCOTT & CO., Wholesale Agents, Firth's Mill, 73, Queen-street, having noticed the want of a systematic Exchango in Auckland (or Houbo Owners, in aiding them to find suitable tenants readily and economically, have deter mined upon adding to their own business that HOUSE EXCHANGE. There will be one uniform charge through out. Large houses or email,the Fee for entry in our books will be only 2a 6d, and as tho demand for houses of all sizes has been far ghicatkr than the supply, we confidently look for the support of the general Household Public. Hours for this particular branch of tho busi ness : From 9 to 10 a.m. and I to 5 p.m. EL. GREEN, • Having secured the services of Mr W. GRUNDY, will carry on business as follows:— General Finance Agencies Bill Collecting Distraints for Rente Property Brokerage Special inquiries in all Govt. Departments Searches for Title, &c, in Native Land Court 9 Negotiation of Loans, &c., &c. &c. SHERIFF'S OFFICE, 62, QUEEN-STREET, OPPOSITE BANK OV XEW ZEALAND. mHE NEW ZEALAND TOBACCO- A. CROWING AND MANUFACTURING COMPANY (LIMITED). Head Okkice and Factory : Auckland. . IMPORTANT TO FARMERS. Tho above Company is desirous of com municating with Farmers and others who are willing to grow Tobacco. Genuine Havana and American Seed and all information FREE, which can be obtained at my office. Mercantile Chambers, next to Bank of New Zealand. AUGUST VOLLBRACHT, Working Manager. Decomb»r 1,1883- ' " '