The Auckland Evening Star.

VOL. XXIV.—NO. 4,331).

AUCKLANJD, N.Z., THURSDAY, APRIL 10, 1884.

PRICE: ONE PENNY.



- "T^uT-VU? MAILSTEAM- THIC UNITED ~aa*"----- — ST V | !->;t)|- AMERICA, VIA HONOLULU, TO OItWATBIUTAIN. Under Postal Contract ivilii tho flovernmeuts of New Zealand and New South Wales. P.'issonirrrß linnl;ctl thrnngh to Liverpool, London, or Piiri.i, yin trio Cvi-iit Overland Road of AiiiiM-iwi. vi.i HlO Sti'an.eiH of the Atlantio Lines from Now York. 1 I Date of Jiato of Stnaimtr. jToiib. Sidling te Suilinc; to !_ i Sydniiy 'Fri;u;o. ' I ISB4 On or about 1881. Zoalandia 3.200 May 3 May 27 City of Sydney.... 3,100 Mny 31 — Australia 3,200| Juno ii April 29 FAKES :- First-clans il'rfi and upwards St.™r:i!,'R S3'Z 3s !lil and upwards Kirst-class to San Francisco £10 StooniKO £20 Through Cabin Passengers aro permitted to lay over :it J lonolulu, or any of the cities of the United SUite.s. not to exceed six months. SOUTHERN PACIFIC ROUTE. Passcnpers to and from Knropo may, without extra cost, avail themselves of tho SOUTHERN Racikic Railroad and its connections, thoreby avoiding the wintor cold of the Northorn route. No Shipping Ordors will bo issued after i p.m. on the day beforo tho dailing of stoamors for San Francisco. For freight rateß and all other Information apply to TIIQSi T _ GAMBLE, Agent, Lower Queen-street. S. 4_^ i\ IiIEN T L IJS Jfi. «^*t€*^-«^F Under contract with the Now "**fe«s«!,vMw*" south Wales Government for the conveyanco of Mails. Tho following Steamahipa bol«nging to the Orient Co. and tho Pneiflo Co. will leave SYDNEY and MELBOURNE on tho under mentioned dates for LONDON, via ADELAIDE DTKHO. GARCIA (at steamer's option), SUEZ, and NAPLES:- Steamer. From Sydney. From Molb'urno. Sorata _ April 12 April 18 Cuzco AJirll2G May 2 LiaiißlA May 10 May If, Ibkri.v May 21 May 30 And fortnightly thereafter. Through fares to London, £21 to £75. Piiescngerß secure spocial advantages by booking through from New Zealand. Secpnd cliiua passengers by Orirat steamer are providod with saloon pasraages to Sydney or MelDourne. NAPLES TO LONDON by Rail.-Speoial arrangements made with Mossrs Cook and Sons for tho issue of through ticketa at greatly re duced rates. PASSAGES FROM LONDON.-Speclal facili ties afforded for bringing out Friends and Relatives by pro-payment of tho passage-money "SPECIAL RETURN TICKETS, available for 12 months, are issued at tho following rates :— First Saloon „ £117 Second Saloon £77 PARCELS BOOKED THROUGH to LON DON at Reduced Rates. For further particulars apply to UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND (LIMITED), Agonts in New Zealand. US^^Xr**!! TTNION STEAMSHIP ifr^F^! V) COMPANY OF NEW II?B&IsIl«« ZEALAND (LIMITED), I' , TIME TABLE.—ArRiL. FOR TARANAKI, NELSON, PICTON, WEL LINGTON, LYTTRLTON, AND WEST COAST PORTS (from Manukau). Steamer, j Date of Sailing. | !ss£ Wanaka I Tuc3., 15, 10 a.m. I S. 10 a.m. Hawea I Tues., 22, 8 a.m. I 7.15 a.m. FOR GISBORNE, NAPIER, WELLINGTON, LYTTELTON, AND PORT CHALMERS (from Auckland). Waihora I Thurs.. 17, noon I — JTOR GISBORNE. NAPIER, AND WEL- LINGTON. SOUTH.CROsa I 'I'ucs., 22. 5 p.m. I — FOR MELBOURNE (VIA BLUFF). WAinoitAt pl'lnirs., 17. noon I — ICallsatHubart. FOH SV'DNKY. Waiuahata I Tncs.. 2-. a p.m I — FOU SUVA AND LIiVUKA. Penguin I Jlon.. May .'), 5 p.m. | — (No cargo after noon). FOR RUSSELL AND KAWAICAWA. Waihoba I Tu.es.. l.~>. 5 p.m. I — Cargo must be booked and alongside Two Hours before advertised time of departure. Passage Ticketa must be taken at the Com pany's Offlco (Auckland Branch). Fort-street. jr *- _ -\TOUTHERN STEAM j^^^dk -^ SHIP ca (umTED>- TIMK-TABLK.-APUIL. (\Yeather and other Circuin- Btancos Permitting.) PORTS. BTBAMKR. I PATH OV BAILING. Wellington I Thursday, 10, 7 p.m. Glonelg I Tuosday, 15,5 p.m. Glonelg I Thursday. 17, 5 p.m. Wellington Monday, 21, 7 p.m. Wellington Thursday, 24, / p.m. Glonelg Monday, 23, 5 p.m. Connects at Tauranga for Opotiki and Bay of Plenty Porta every Tueßday. For RUS3KIX. Whakqaroa, akd Manoonui. Wellington Tuesday, 15.7 p.m. Glenelg Monday, 21, G p.m. Wellington Monday. 23, 7 p.m. FoTt WIIANOAREI, WIIANOARBI HEADS, AND aIAyOAPAI. Macgregor I Every Tuesday, 7 p.m. FOR WHANGAUKI AND WHANGARKI HEADS (Carrying passengers and cargo for Waipu). Macgregor I Every Tuosday and Friday, 7 p.m. FOR WHANGARKI HEADS, PARCTA BAY, WHAN GAREI, AND MANGAFAI. Rowena I Evory Thursday, 7 p.m. For Mercury Bay. . Rowena I Tuoßday, 15, 7 p.m. ' Cargo must be booked and alongside Two Hours before advertised tlmp of dcparturo. Passage Tickets must bo taken at the Com pany^sOfflce, No. 67. Queen-street, Auckland. T~~p to SHIPPERS. jgte^*^ IS — ThoB.s.MACOREGOR leavo for Whangarei on T~~r CITEAM TO THAMES, <£&%£s? O' Connecting wl^Ej^er FROM AUCKLAND: q^^gm^nirrEnTc^rTae I A. Milbanft sit. 3.30 p.m. I - lp , m 7 Sun. — 1 _ Mon. I o.Mjxm. _L JR^JTHAMES: , I Roto^ganajJEntorprißO lA. Milbank fKurs. 16.30~p^ ' *»mL Sat. I 8 a.m. . ~ io P p^m. bi?Si v««i»g.or discharging Liva^Stock^ & TINNE- ■ ~ — r "iXTAIUKU AND OJNii- W HUNGA STEAM CO. (LIMITKD). '" TIME TABLE. _ S.S. MANUKAU. ApRII', 18d4' a LeaveOneh^.gaT^LoaveWaiuku. 11—Friday(forManukati — 17-Thursday, 10 a.m. ''-PSf' 1p m. 19-Satur<lay, 11.30 a.m. 19-batmday. J P-"». 2'-Monday. 2 p.m. 2 2_'r ucs day, V.30 a.m. 22-Tuesday, 3.30 p.m. 23 _ Wod ~ 8 .30 a .m. 23-Wed^o p.m. 2 i-Thnrsday, 9-30 P.m. 25-Friday (for Manukau _ S^SSujfkS? a" 30-Wed.. 1.30 P.m. All freights PayaWc^c^dcliv^goodß. MaiiflginsrJ^'l!?^!^ Z — ~Z FnHE^N^BTT HERN i RIVER STEAM NAVI- CO. (LTDO-Incrcascd •^^P^lSe^Ta^ato^ wmmm jjianagor and Englneor,



Shippiiij;. T^X (FUSION! EXCURSION! EASTER MONDAY. EASTER MONDAY. S.S. AVAITAKI! S.S. WAITAKII FOR WAIWERA. LKAVINO (JUKEN-STRKET AVIIAKF AT TEN O'CLOCK A.M.. RETURNING TO LAND PASSENGERS ABOUT SEVEN O'CLOCK P.M. KAMO COLLIERY COMPANY. JL^r^r- SPECIAL TRIP j^^y^M^w'AnVERA(IioTSPmNCH). THE S.S. IiOSE CASEY Will leave Queen-street Wharf at Noon on FRIDAY, for Waiwora, returning to Auckland on SUNDAY KvoniiiK. HKNDKRSON & MACFARLANE. *^V- QTEAM TO LONDON. t^^^S^TPENINSUUA.R &ORIENTAL B9*aß*^B^ STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY. FOR LONDON DIRECT. VIA COLOMBO 0,...,.. Leave Leave Steamer. | Sydney. Melbourne. 18^ 18SL Ballarat _ — AprillO Valetta April 16 April 22 Rome April3o MayO And thonceforward every alternate weefc. Passongors and cargo booked to London, Mar seilles, Italy, Kgypt, India, China, and Japan at moderate rates. Return tickets issnod both to first and socond It Elpas9ciiKerß at especially low rateß. Choap reserved accommodation can bo obtained in this company s vessels. Passengers booking at Auckland socuxe ■special advantages. For all particulars apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO.. Agonta. 18, Quoen-streot, Auckland. j:,r _ mHE KAMO COLLIERY y-^r^a^ft A COMPANY'S faat and S.S. WAITAKI, 112 tons rcirister, 420 h.p., Capt. J. Crawford, will be despatched a» under— FOR WHANGAUKI, WHANGAREI HEADS, MANGAPAI, AND PARUA BAY. From Auckland: From Whangarei: April. Thursday. 10, S p.m. Saturday, 12, 0.30 a.m. Monday, 11, 8 p.m. Tuesday, 15, 9.30 a.m. Wodnesday, 18, S p.m. Friday, 18.10 a.m. Monday, 21, 8 p.m. Tuesday, 22, 2 p.m. Wednesday, 23. 8 p.m. Friday, 25.9.30 a.m. Monday, 28, S p.m. Tuesday. 23, 9.30 a.m. A COACH runs In connection with thestoamer to Waipu from tho Heads. Passage Tickets must be takon at Company's Office, Ua, Quoen-streot, or,Que«n-Btrcet Wharf, Auckland. a S. OOROMANDEL. «sfisfc£Sj*|£ THOMAS SCOTT, MASTER. TIME TABLE. Leaves AuoMandr- • 'Leaves Coromandel: April. , April. Thursday, 10, (! p.m. — — Saturday, 12,12 noon Return Tickets (10s) ■Will be issued during the Easter Holidays. A'earner ana other circumstances permitting. Not responsible in shipping, carrying, or dis charging live stock. No cargo recoived without shipping noto, and within half an hour of advertised time of de parture All parcols must bo propaM on board. .. A. R. H. SWINDLBY. Managor. JL r ♦- CJTEAM TO WADE and j&SfW^Bl (O PUHOT.-The S.s. TAM igjgyfeA^rv-aHANTKM will leave as (weather permitting) :— Auckland to AVade. Wade to Auckland. _ 12—Saturday, 2 p.m. Orders and Small Parcels to bo left at E. Mo- Keo wn's, Queon-stroet Wharf, or W. S. Whitloy, Queen-street. Not responsible for goods or par cols without shipping note. o mHE NEW ZEA Jm Jl land shipping ,-rfflf — ■$ COMPANY'S LINE. LartW J,lE3*| , R.EGULAR MONTHLY ii ■ 1 if e>o\ DIRECT.STEAM LINE Pc Bjj v n.cj TO LONDON. The following Magnificent Full-powered Steamers will bo despatched aa under 1— Stoomers. Tonoariro 4,200 Lyttelton April British Kino.... 3,55a .. May Aorangi 4.200 .. Juno Doric 4.753 .. July British Queen.. 3,559 .. August RUAPBHU 4,200 .. August The above are all new steamers, boilt of steel, and commanded by men of great experience. The passenger accommodation la repleto with ovory modern convenience, and the dietary soale such as will sustain the well-earned ropU' tation of tho Company. Tho homeward route will be via the Straits of Magellan (if weather permit), and tho time occupied is not expected to exceed 45 days. An experienced surgeon will accompany oaoh 3teamcr. Passage Money: Saloon, from 60 guineas up wards; second cabin, 40 guineas; steerage, from 18 to 20 guineas. For further particulars apply to AUCKLAND OFFICE. a. sk nTHE NEW ZEALAND -*- SHIPPING COM- p LONDON DIRECT. Tho splendid Clippor . LOCH BRKDAX 100 Al at Lloyds, »50 tons, H. Cummuig. Master, is now receiving cargo, and will hftve quick despatch. As the greater part of her cargo is now engaged, early application for space is necessary. Apply to THE NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING COMPANY (Limited), Agents. w TVTEW STEAMER ON JjS&^ik'jk -IM THB KAIPARA. Jg^*zoMw Tho new and fast s.B. NBP 8^ TUNE win leavo Helensville tnr DarcaviLv. and intermediate stations) on Tuesdays and Thursdays, after the arrival of the 7-15 a.m. train from Auckland ;returntog from Dargaville on \« -^■ Kisdays and A" on „„? Careo to . -ousiprned to care of at*JO tum- CA^T^ j VJAHCE. 8.3. Neptune. Saloon Fares, 8s; return Ticket available for two weeks. , , Saloon Fares (Singlo), sb. jt r QS. COROMANDEL, ■4fea*£t~ O« FOR CHARTER, EASTER MONDAY. NJSSijiliiSiS^' Apply to *'lc Master, on board, or to Coupland^nd Co.^upc^-str^ 1 7" z =£IXCURSION T~b JLli ST. HELIER'S. ,gg!||? Thc p favou-rite; AßißO oclocka m .noon, and 2 o'clock p.m., returning fJ mr|««^^P i nc^_ 1 ~ Z. -pvEVONPORT STEAM \J FEBRY COMPANY jjjg a i,ove Company have a Steamer alwayß 00 h?nd at shortest notloe for TOWING, PICNIC PARTIES, AND FISHING BXCUBSIONS^ *■'** jrjtffloMaaafer,



Business Notices. CHARLES HBSKETH.] fALEX. AITKEN, HESKETH and AITKEN aro glad to inform their customers and the public generally tliat having sold the whole uf their lasi year's stock of Clovers, etc., they uri! hi a position to oUW- an entirely Now Stock iiri-iviiiK per direct steamer Aorangl, from Lou don. und iiisr Mini Steuiucr from S:ni Francisco iih under, ull enrraut avaaon's growth, consist "\Vl'lFl'E CLOVER (Trefoliuin repona) RKD OIjOVKR (Trefnlium protons) ALUVKH Cl.ot'tU j'l'refulliiiii hybridal t.:o\VG RASH (Treiuiiiwi pnreniio) M.I,M-l.'l'MlM, !J'(i- THKH'I Kl. (Mwliußjo mpuliiia) LUOKHN X (MomcaK* sativa) ALFALFA (Hodicuxo Chiliana) TUlirniv (Phlcum Prateuta) Vr'.'.'ViwKU V.°.9§ TAIIj (f ynosurus eristalus) billtM'b HibCllh (KoHtuca oviuu) PRAIRIE Uroinus Sehruederi) DOOB GRASS RAT-TAIL (Sporobolus clongatus) }~Vu-li .'VS, !£ olcui" Porrcno scmpervlrons) f;,T(,' J;v? I<OOT (U'U'Lylis Kloincrata) TUKNII'S GUKIC!* TOP ABERDEEN DEVONKHIRB ORKY STONE. WHITK They are also Agenta for tho Boneduat as manufactured by th« Auckland Manure Com pany, Sydney Bonedusl ami Flour, Mineral and liono Phosphates, Potato and Grass Manures, Peruvian Guano, Niirnto of Soda, and other Artificial Manures; Oats, Miosse, Barley, Boans, Peaa ;Coarae, Fine, and Ho*c Salt, Cobra, and Linsoed Cako; NewiSuauiiid Flux and Tow, etc. ->- TTfcEVONPOKT FURNITURE ~ H ]LJ WAREHOUSE. # H. J. TURNER , §? £3 Is prepared to Supply, at the lowest < c-i Auckland prices, ovory kind of Furnl- 3 ture, Bedding. &c. 3 Suites of Furniture Ronovated and 2 -,' made equal to new. H H. J. TURNBB, 3J DUVONPORT. VJ-OTICE TO HOUSE OWNERS. 3. Guiding, Paperhangor, is now Prepared to Hung Paper in a superior manner for lOd por piece, in any part of tho town or suburbs. Painting, &c.. equally cheap. B. GLAD ING, Gaol Rood, K/bor Pass. Poat orders punctually attended (<fr Comb and Sin / CHOICE SELECTION /**/ °* Ar/ CHANDELIKR3, A/ IAN«-=' BRACKETS. yV/TINWAKK. GLOBES. &a, /V NUMBING. AT / / GASFITTING. row N Pact /V/^KLIJIANQING, &a /^/ At Shortoat Notloe am /^'/ Town Prloes. / / 0. MAY'S BUILDINGS, ' / DEVONPORT. pUTCHER AND CO., FORT-ST. AND QUBHN-ST. WHARF, STE VIDORES, RECEIVING AND FORWARDING AGENTS. WOOL STORKD A«0 Dt'UMD FOR SIIIMIENT, EALL.WI ggfl'LIKU. A BE 5 I 2 Of DRAWERS Very Handsome CheoM of Drawers, in Rlofc Mottled Knurl, aro now sollinpr at the fotlowinu prices for Caah :—Tfeo Duke ofKilinbargh Cheat uf IJight Diiiwera (the bonnet drawer rlchij panelled with totara, bird, and rowa rows) .fir flu; FivollrawerChenm, P.i. The above articles •wivo always given kn-iu satisfaction, and be ■unie more buaullta) wit): age. W. NORRIR, Ton of 3non^j.Atii> BTnErfr. Wir. SKINNER AND SON, • Builders. Carpenters, and Joiners, Vulcan Lime. All Branches of the Building Trade executed b> Experienced Workmen.* _ Shop Fronts, Otllco FlttiiiKS. &0. T CHARLES WORTH, Architect. if • Offlco: St. Mimko Chambers, opposite Hank oC Now Zealand, Quoou-stroet 3~?IDW.A KD HARTLEY, Arcliitect, Stich lli bury'a BuUdinßS, Queon-Btrcot. "t HENDERSON, HOUSE, SinP, SIGN, AND GENERAL DECORATIVE PAINTER, , No. 8. WxjYp-nam - at. jt bit, TDONSONBY OIL AND COLOUP. JT DEPOT, JERVOIS ROAD. J. C. ROBLNSON, PAINTER, PAV£RIIAKOER, AKD GLAZIER. Oil, Lead, Glass, Paperhangings, &0., &c, ai Town Priceb. T1 HOB .T. EARBDII, L MANUFACTURES or CORN BROOMS, AuOKLAim. SRAD* (kAPAiI MASK. TT^ARNOOK BROTHERS, 80AP AND CANDLE MANUFACTURERS, COX'B CREE^, RICHMOND. • •STICK I DURHAM - STREET, AUCKLAND. Cash Purchasers of Tallow, Wool, Sheepskins, and Boom. WILLIAM THOMAS, Corner of Lorrfe and Viotoria-streets, Auckland East, MONUMENTAL, MARBLE, AND GENERAI STONEMASON, ARCHITKOTUKAE SCULPTOR AND CAR.V3SR. Inscriptions Accurate and Beautuul. Monuments, Tonibs, Headstones, and over) iescription of Stoim Work at the Lowest PosaibU i'ricos for Town and Country. IVTEW DRESSMAKEE'3 AND MIL -131 LINER'S ESTABLISHMENT. - MRS DAVY haa much pleasure in informing the Nadies of the City of Auckland and Suburbs that she has commenced business in Hobson street, opposite Clydo House, as DRESS MAKER and MILLINER, and hopes, by endea vouring to please and by Reasonable Charges, to merit a share of tho Ladies' patronage Straw llats and Bonnets Cleaned. Also, Music, Draw ing, and Wax and other Fancy Work tau(?ht by the Misses Davy W. L. B * 8, BOOK BUIBBR, PAPER RULES, ACCOUNT BOOK MANUFACTURER. THREE DOOR 3 ABOVS " STAB " OITIOB. MERCHANTS' ACCOUNT BOiOKS, IWBUBANOB AITO MINIKO REQIBTKB BOOM SPKOIAIiY RTOKD AND BOOND. Musto, Magarfnos, Publlo Libraries, and Sun day School Books well bound. BAKERS' SPECIAL RULED DAY BOOKS. Bibles, Prayer ana Hymn Booka Re-bound. BAND AND CHOIJt MUSIO BOOKS RULED QUPERIOU CORKUUATKD XANJriH. J. L. KEAK Has for Sale a number of the above, with Taps ready for use, price 3as, at his Hhop. vv ollesley street East (next door to Crowthcrs SUihlcs) Largo Quantities of apontinu, liidKing, an/ Down Pipes nlwayu in Stock. VermuuV lroi rturved at the nhartest notii;u. Coantry orccn will alwujr-B rcci-.ive his proc.pt att«KtJi.-i>. i.»* 'A'aaliura ulwuyy ou haul. MR ARCH. BUCHANAN, SOLICITOR. . „ , Office—St. Mungo Chambers (opposito Bank of N Z. 'i-street. ITIHE NEW ZEALAND TOBACCO -1 GROWING AND MANUFACTURING COMPANY (LIMITED). Head Office and Factory i Aocklaniv • IMPORTANT TO FARMERS. The above Company 1b desirous of com munleating with Farmers and others -who are willing to tTOW Tobacco. Genuine Havanaand American Seed and all Information FREK. which can be obtained at my offlco, Mercantu« Cbambere. next toßank tf#g£™sfo. Working Manager, December MBS3.



Sitmey. MONEY TO I^END, on Real Estate, In trams of £60 and upwarde, at the current ratea of interest.—Apply Wm. S. Coohnuie, ForU street. "IVfONKY TO LEND, In large or sm«U .. ~,__., Vulcan Lan»^ MON^FTO LEND,' aiTa moderate rate of Interest—Apply to SSCKSON & RUSSKLL, KoUoltora, Fort street MONBY T®TfND7~oi7 Mortgago, ol FTrat-eiaffl Freehold Securities. W. OOLKMAN, Solicitor, Insurance Buildings, Moisrat on promissor? NOTES, EUUSKS. FURNITURE, &O. BILLS DISCOUNTED DAILY MORTGAGES NEGOTIATKDJ JOHN W, HARDIB, Land, Commission, and Estatb Aoiim, HIGH-SffRJSET, Auckland. XCHANGE ON NEW YORK ANI) LONDON, In lumi to suit, FOR SALR BY AENOLD, lIINES, & CO., Corner of Custom-honaa and Fort-gticeM. MONEY TO LEND, in sums of £2B 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 interost— Burton and Napier, Solicitors, High-Btreet; Auckland. HONEY TO LEND, at current rates of Interest—Laishloy and Jackson, Queon streor. X*O 4WIA TO LEND at Current ctml &•" " " Rates of Interest on Free ' hold Seourity, W. F. O'SULLIVAN. Shortland-streot UCKLAND PBRMANBNT 00- OPERATIVK BUmomS & INV«aT MENT SOOHffTY, Orwcii 1 W, Qv Bzxt-tfftaani IjOANB Brantod upon approved »chlrW«i «t Freehold or Leasehold Properties In (Urn« ol AM to £6000, principal and Interest being repay able In instalments at the following Rkduokd Rates for repayment oj each tjOO bon»gedHi RepftC n ov«ltendl Per week-| Tg^*^; I rear - _ S 0 9 101 0 0 years - - U 8 121 8 8 years — « * ™ *** ** t gylirs I .. M }«}8 \ 10 years - ..L I}, W" %. ~, And In the snm« proportion for sumllM or largor loans. DEPOSITS.—The Society receives Money OB Deposits —R»payabl» at 1 dayß' notice, 6 vn oont. per annum ; repayable in 0 months, fl POT cent, per annum. " v JOHN BATORR. Sceretary^ TNDUSTRIAL AND PHOVIDENT JL PERMANENT BUILDING, LAND, AND K4VKSTMKNT SOCDSTY OF AUOK LAND. LD3ERAL ADVANCES mads on approved Freohold or Leasehold Properties for perlodi not oxcooding TEN YBARS. SMALL MABGIH only required. SCALE OF REPAYMENT RBDUCEII. FINES NOT ENFORED in oases ot Bloknes« or Want ot Employment BORROWBR3 BHARE IN PROFITS. REPADJ. Further particulars m«» be Obtained on appU cation at tho^ocioty's; oflloes, corner of QUMW 3TKKET and VULCAW LANE. ttEORGE FRASER. Manager. ONDON MORTGAGE. LOAN, AND DISCOUNT BANK. 50, BHOWTLAND-STREET, AnoiLAHft K3PPOBITX A. Ci-ark & Sons' Warmu)CH»>, And .UttlsJpblllns-otreet, Melbourne. £OANS ARK ADVANCED FltOM £10 TO £1.000, Upon personal, freehold, and leasehold seonrtty, ropayable by Weokly, Monthly, or QaarterlT tnawlmenta, a* Ijowest Current Rates. Advances made on Furniture without removal, and all olosses of Morohandisa. I^)ANBGKANTKDni'ONLI«'ItPOLIOIKB,IJtaAOIM, m^ D«l}N^D^cS nR^N^RATE9. LOANB CPON DKPOfIIT OF DKEDB. KEFAUMCft bt Easy Inotalmkntb. FORMS GRATIS. • AJI oomnmnloations and Interviews held BtdoUj r oonfldential. ' ' Bank pit Enoi.and Notes CnANGKD. X7-ICTORIA' LOAN AND DISCOUNT AGENCY, HIGH-STREET, AUCKLAND, OPPOSITE CITY COUNCIL 'tIAMBEBS, MONEY ADVANCED IN SUMB OF £10 TO £1000 ON PERSONAL SECURITY, DEEDS OF PROPERTY, BOND WARRANT SHARES, &o, REPAYMENTS CAN BE MADE N WEEKLY OB OIHER INSTALMENTS TO SUIT BORROWERS, COMMUNICATIONS CONFIDENTAL. POSTAL ADDRESS: BOX 80. Drapery, I DBiyERRED \ IpAYMBNT I I BYBTEM, I TAILORS, DRAPERB MILLINERS, AND OUTFITTERS, HOBSONSTREET, HAVB A WELL-ASSORTED STOCK or the BEST CLASS GOODS. All Tweeds thoroughly shrunk before being made up, and Fit and Workmanship Guaranteed. The Deferred Payment System has been found to be a great boon, by enabling those with limited incomes to procure necessaries in the easiest possible way. INSPKCTION INVITED Cash Customers receive S per cent Discount (ono shilling in the pound sterling) on all parcels of 20s and upwards, musical. PIANOS MIONON A MIGNON PIANOS PIANOS MIGNON •{ )■ MIGNON PIANOS PIANOS MIGNON \) MIGNON PIANOS ■jmiRST SAMPLES JUST ARRIVED JUST ARRIVED AND ON VIF.W AT J. HOWDEN'S, ON VIEW AT J. HOWDEN'S, QUEEN-STREET, Adjoining Bank op Nbw Zealand, MIGNON PIANOS A PIANOS MIGNON MIGNON PIANOS -i )■ PIANOS MIGNON MIGNON PIANOS \J PIANOS MIGNON QO VICTORIA-STREET, AOCK- C3 O LAND (six doors from Albert-st T. E. CARTER, WHOLESALE & RETAIL PICTURE FRAMB MAN UFACT URER. IMPORTER OF MOULDINGS, GLASS, PICTURES, SCRAPS. AND MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS. Teacher of the Pianoforte, Violin, &c. For terms and testimonials see Brett's Alma nac Advertisement, piuje 87, and post froo on application. Tuner and Repaijcr of Musical Instruments,



Land and Estate Agents. piHAS. TT ASMOKD, LAND AND MONETARY AGENT, 116, QUEKN-STHEKT (Adjoining B. Tonka and Co.'a). TELEPHONE-NO. 180. Bankers i NaUoaal Bank of New Zealand (Limited), Mortgage and Loans Negotiated. Heats oa& Interests Collected. Money Invested on First-olass SocnrttlM without charge. Estates managed for absentees. Valuations and Arbitrations undertaken. Native Land affiiirs specially understood. Houses to Let and Properties for Sale placed on my list free of charge. Evory description of landed property bought or sold to order. Large sums to lend on fliut-class securities. JJOUSES TO J^ET. SYMONDS-STItEET-A commodious Family Reaidoncu of 9 rooms, with gas and water laid on; wash-house and all necessary outbuild ings. With the House It is desired to Lot the superior Moilorn Furniture contained therein. Rent. £3 poi'week. VALLEY ROAD, MOUNT ROSKILL-Good 7-roomed House on two largo Allotments; every convenience; 'busses regularly. Rent, 15s per weok. VALLEY ROAD, MOUNT ROSKILL-Largc and pletfsaatly situated House of 10 rooms, good lawn and orchard. Rent, Sss per weok. VALLEY RQAD. MOUNT RO3KILL-Now Broomed Cottage on a corner allotment, 12b per week. PR O P e'b TIES FOB gALE. SYMONDS-STREET-Allotmont33 x 100, in the host part of Synionds-strcct, £15 por foot. £2,800-IN THE CENTRE OF THE CITY-A largo and commodious Store, built of Conoreto and Brick, with large Dry Collars, on an Al lotment 10 foot by 82 feet 6 inches. Buildings valued about £1,600; tho allotment worth at least £60 por foot. With first-class terms. f1350 FOR AN 8-ROOMED HOUSE and good allotment, situated near Mr Morloy's Store on the Great North Road. A chanco seldom mot with. EPSOM—Six and ahalf Acres, all main road frontaco; high position J would cut up into choice building lota. Prico, £30u per aero. Toriiuj, SoSQ caah; balance, 6 per cent. NOllTHCOTB—«180 for a Now Four-Roomed COTTAGEand a very Largo Allotment, situ ated near tno Wharf. fI7S—ALLOTMENT adjoining the above; oasy terniH qf payment. PJIKROSE—An unoquallcd Bito of 2J acres fpr a rosidcoco, situated on rising ground, com manding ono of the grandest views in tho neighbourhood of Auokland. This site must bo soon to bo appreciated. Prico, £200. PAREMAREMO—B2 Acres. £-1 por acre. HELLYKR'S CREEK—SO Acres, £4 por acre. BIRKKNHEAD—A Fine Block of Undulating Land In this rising dlstriot, of 310 acres, about 5 inllos from Birkenhoad Wharf, with j-inilc frontage to Lucas's Crook, aud J-mllo f rontuKC to main road to Blrkcnhead and Norlhcote. The Government landing placo, deep water, is on tho property: tho wholo of which Id ploughablo. Prico reasonable, and terms eafly, BIHKKNHKAD—Ten Aoros, large road front age, a lot of lurgo kauri trees. Price, £22 10a per aoro {adjoining property from £30 per aero to £50). This property is an cspoeial bargain ; it was bought cheap, so will bo soli cheap. HELENSVXLLIS — SSO Acres Splendid Land, with Railway Station on the property. Price, £700: easy torms. TUAKAU — Two Township Allotments, £10 MOUNT WELLINGTON -2* Acres; moßt maKiilflcont view; could not be equalled as a site for a gentleman's residence. £200. NORTH SHORE—Two first-class Allotments, coniuMindlng a very pretty viow, in rapidly rislnu locality, close to tho wharf. £3 15a per foot. MOUNT ROSKHJj—Tho ten shillings a foot Allotmouts are selling rapidly. The contract for the now roods through theso very roluabla allotßUJHt* will bo lot within threo wooka. MOUNT ROSKILL»-Slx-roomod now Hou*e, oxceilsul volition ; £535 on terms; main road front£ge. MOUNT IVOSKILL-Six-roomcd Now House, with )*Hitry, bathroom, and scullery, thorouflMy well finished and built with first-slaß* Umber; verandah on two sides; larito »llotmont, looso box, stablo. Prico, £OU0; au exceedingly cheap and sound invest MOUNT KOSKILL (Valloy Road)—A well flnlshod Houso of 7 rooms and two good Allotments ot volcanio land. A fast rising district; fashionable healthy, and pleasant neighbourhood; convonlont to churches, schools, und omnibuses. i! 650. -. MOUNT HOSKILL (Valloy Road)-Tho Rebi donee and Grounds at tho presont time occu pied by Mr Kvinson. To any poraon requiring a really lirst-clasa houno, with plenty of land this Property thoroughly recommends itsiif. Prieo according to amount of ground taken with the houso. MOUNT ROSKILL (Valley Road)—A good o-roomed Houso on a Largo Corner Allotment; £-100. MOUNT ROSKILL-Tw» ot tho Best Allot monta in tho Bollwood Estato; £3 10s per foot Two others, 15s por foot. MOUNT ROSKILL—IO Acres Volcanio Land, MOUNT ROSKILL—I havo a lot of vory cheap allotments In an estate wliieh has only just come into tho market. To working men dosirious of scouring a good ploco of land of tholr own at a small coat, and with very oasy terms of payment, it is a grand chance. If persons wore only awaro how very rapidly the Mount Reskill Dlstrlot is going ahead, also the many advantages of viow, con venionco to town, healthy locality, volcanic soil, cheapness of the land, &c, I feel con fident that many more purchasers would buy in this favoured district, than pay such long prices for land of on inforlor quality and bad position, I have a Client who has a first-class Run of 30,(100 Acres of Native Land In the Waikato District He.lsanxioußtomoetwithapartnor who will Stock tho same with Horsos and Horned Cattto. Tho land 1b surface-sown, and only ten miles from a Railway Station. Thero are two mon residing on tho ground, and a Homestead is in tho course of eroction. Good water and lovol land. Tlmbor plentiful. Thoroughly Good Propcrtios Advertised Frco of Coat, JOHN SOPPET, House, Land, and Genoral Commission Agent, No. 8, Queen street, has for immediate sale (really choap) :— 1 comfortable 6-roomed Cottage, Ponsonby; (terms very easy); also, 17-rporoed House, I tooomed House, 2 4-roomed Cottages, and 1 small Store, in town; 2 Dairy Farms, 10 miles from town; 2 partly-improved Farms, ono 310 aoros, the other ISO aoreß, about 12 miles from town; and several other City and Suburban Properties at equally Low Prices. MT. CLAYTON • HOUSB, LANS). COMMISSION AGENT AND SHD? BROKER Allotments for Sale at Hamilton, Nowoastlo. Aloxandra, and North Shore. Money lent on good security. Otllco: 30. Insurance Bandings. Books and Stationery. CELLING OFF, PREMISES ~601u7n« DOWN. PREMISKS COMJN3 DOU'N. PREMISES COMING DOWN. clearance" sale, imperative sale. X". G-. Lennox IS NOW OFFERING HIS LARGE STOCKS OP BOOKS AND STATIONERY BOOKS AND STATIONERY AT SDCII PRICES FOR CASH AS DEFY COMPETITION, THIS IS A GENUINE CASH CLEARANCE SALE. HIE OWNERS OF PREMISES ARE GOING TO RE-BUILD, N. G. L. MUST REALISE- ! Books for Prizes Books for Libraries Books for Sunday-school Libraries School Books, aa used In Public Schools School Copy Books School Exercise Books School SlatC3 School Requisites All kinds of Commercial Stationery Drawing Papers, Mounted and Unmounted 1 racing Papers Tracing Linen. Ahh AT GREATLY REDUCED PRICES. FOR CASH. FOR CASH. N". G. L E N N O X, IMPORTER OF BOOKS AND STATIONERY, 100, QUKEN-STREET, Auckland. MH. KEESING, Licensed Water • Works Plumber,. No. 62, Victoria street, opposite Holland and Butler's. Water laid on at tho very lowest rates. Plumbing and Gas-fitting promptly attended to. Tinware always on hand, or made to order. Ropaifs neatly and promptly executed. Cheapest afiop in Town,



Laud mid Estate Agents. •W. L. M ITCHELL« HOUSE, LAND, KSTATK AND COM MISSION AGENT, PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT AND AUDITOR. No. X, Mkrcantilk Chambers, Qiikbn-st. Nnxt tJio Bank of New Zealand. RffiNSS AND IN TRUEST COLLECTBD. Sb«wkitik9 Found I<'ok Investors Without Cmakok. THtt CARE AND MANAGEMENT OF KSTAT.ES UNDERTAKEN. M©«TOACIES AND LOANS NKOOTIATKB, Bnuk Stocks \ Insurance Stocks 1 Mining Stocks I Timber Company I THOUGHT AND QOLD. Stockß [ JI>OUQHT AND £>©LD. And I All klada of Stocks! FOR C« A L E— OR k5 A L E— VALUABLE CITY FREEHOLD, Area, 1} acres, possessing a frontage to two streets. The property liaa been cut up into building sites. Immediately available), and within 15 minutes of Post-olllce. On one portion of Uio grounds is a Gentleman's Residence of 13 rooms, well appointed; gas and water laid on, and immediate possession can be given. This '■ *a a first-daBB investment, capable of pro ducing a large return, and to an eligible pur obasor terms can be matte exceptionally easy. KARANGAHAPE ROAD—Frontage of 35 feet ; x 100, on which are erected two buildings viz.: Cottage of 6 rooms, worth 20s weekly, and a Shop and Dwelling altachod, worth 40s. i Ownor boing in ill-health, wishes to sell. Price, £1.000. PONSONBY — Gentleman's Residence of 10 rooms, including Bath-room and Kitchon, 1 with gas and wator laid on. The ground com prises 1 allotments in one, and commands a charming viow of a largo portion of the City and Harbour. There are vegetable, fruit, and flowor gardens, with lawn and summer house. Altogether a snug homo. Price, £1,000, and easy torms. PONSONBY—ViIIa Residences for sale in Nor folk-streot, Vormont-stroot, Clarence-street, Prospect-street, Sarslleld-street. Richmond Read, etc., at prices from £280, £300, £350, £500, and upwards. VICTORIA AVENUK-Largo Double House on brick foundations, conoroto wall separat ing ; each six rooms, or can bo used as one residence; iron roof, with verandah and bal cony : bay windows, &c. Choap. PONSONBY—Gentleman's Residence, with two acres in splendid Orchard, within live minutes of Ponsonby wharf. NEWTON — Rus9elj-street, 2 Good Love Allotments, 33 feetrrontage each, at £68 Big. NEWTON-'-Sussox-street, 4 Allotments, each m. VICTORIA AVENUE-5 Allotments, from £2 5s por foot CHEAP COTTAGE- near Rocky Nook, very prettily finished, 4 rooms and scullery, with good Allotment; only £280 stg. NEWMARKET-2 Allotments near Railway Workshops. ROSKBANK ESTATE-50 Acres, being part of this valuablo property. Frontage to main j road on the one side, and bounded by the J waters of Waitomnta on the other. Fencod, and over 10 acres in cultivation. This block can be cut up in sections to great advantage, und is oll'ored a bargain. AVONDALE- Highly Cultivated Farm, 57 acres. NEW LYNN—Farm (30 ncrcs) and House. NEW LYNN—2 Dwelling-houses and 10 Acres. TIiAKAU.—A very Choice Farm, 110 acros. 10 minutes from Railway Station; subdivided into 10 paddocks, water throughout the property; also some very highly prizqd Bprings of fresh water; a good orchard j buildinga in comnleU! order. Price. £11 per acre. BUCKLAND. — Excellent Storo and Bako house, doing a large trade; will bo sold cheap. MAUNGATUROTO.—WeII Cultivated Farm, aiO acres, £5 15s' per acre; a good homestead. NORTH ABRAWARRA (near Wolsford)- Good Farm. 160 acres, £1 per aero. PORT ALBERT—River Viow Form, known as Dr. Bell's; 186 acres, good house, 40 aoros fonced and in good grass, 1 mile from town ship, land all plougliablc. Thoro is deep water frontago and firewood on the properly. Twins can be made very easy, viz.: Ono »hird cash and the balanco fixed for 10 years at low rate of interest. WAIKOMITI, near Railway Station—6o aos».. at Hi per acre. WAIKOMITI-Small Farms from 5 to 10 acros totv cheap, AHIPARA, near Mongonui—Part of Allotment SJ, containing 120 acres; cheap. TO BE LEASED. That First ■ class Queen - street Shop »»w occupied by Mr Samuel Coombes, opposite Bank of Australasia. Good frontage (150 feet d«oy), with back ontranco from High-street; thoroughly adapted to any trade, and in the heart of the mercantllo quarter of the city. Possession can bo given on the Ist Feb., 1834.— Apply only to \V. X.. M.. at his Land Agency Office. For a term of 21 years, Allotment, Wakoflold etroet, 33 x 74. Suitable for a manufactory, W, L. MITCHELL, BROKER AND ESTATE AGENT, 8, Mercantile Chambkrs, quicicn-street, T>USINESS NOTICE. EDWIN N. LEGGE, COMMISSION MERCHANT, QUEEN-ST., AUCKLAND, Having decided to add to his business that of HOTEL AND GENERAL VALUATOR, Has obtainod the services of Mr HENRY J, BACON, a thoroughly competent APPRAISER Of seven ytars1 practice in London and neigh bourhood and the last eighteen yoars in Otago and other parts of South and North Islands, and is therofore now able to effect VALUATIONS, With great advantage to ollcnta, PROPERTIES. HOTELS. FURNITURE, FARMING STOCK, GROWING CROPS, & GENERAL EFFECTS. N.B.—Special Arrangements with Brewers, Insurance Companies, Commission Agents, etc. Business will in future bo carried on under tlio name of " LEGGE, BACON, & C 0.," FORT-BTKEKT — I I — AUCKLAND, Opposite Star Offico (now buildings). «n j. m os a 4 c 0., t? • lIOUSK, LAND. £ ESTATE AGENTS. VVc bog to inform Owners of Property thai Houses or hand, for RENTAL OR SALK, arc entered in our Registry Free of Charge for the information of those who favour us with a call at our omoes, in Shortland-strout. Money to Lend at Current Rates of Interest. Timber. ■pAPAKURA SAW MILLS, HUNUA, Having a largo trapply of KAURI Logs, we are now prepared to Kxoouto Orders to any size; dressed T. and G., otc. COULTHARD BROS. Stewart & Garliok, Agents, FortStrest, Auckland. milE HOKIAKGA SAW-MILL JL COMPANY (LIMITKD). Having special facilities for supplying Kauri Timbor in long lengths, are prepared to execute orders for sanio at low rates. A stock of Totora Piles and Baulk and Kauri Spars alwQys on hand. Apply to CARDyOi Fort-street. nr.HE UNION STEAM SAW, MOULD- A ING, SASH, AND DOOR COMPANY (LIMITKD). WHOLESALE TIMBER DEALERS. MANUFACTURERS OF DOORS, SASHES, AND TURNERY. SUPPLIES IN WHOLESALE LOTS: SCANTLING BOARDS (Rough and Dressed) CEILING BOARDS WJSATEER BOARDS (Rusticated or F. Edgod) FLOORING AND LINING ARCHITRAVES SKIRTINGS MOULDINGS (of any pattern) DOORS, SASHES, and TURNERY, DELIVERED at any Public Wharf In Auck land, or at tho Company's Private Wharf, Mechanics' Bay. rho Quality of the Company's Timber Is XSn surpassed, and Prices specially■favourable for Builders, Contractors, and othor Wholesale Buyers. STORAGE ACCOMMODATION Afforded by Arrangement in Mechanics' Bay Yard. SORd'ING-UP ORDERS Executed from Mcchanios' Bay Yard without delay. QUOTATIONS AND PATTERN BOOKS On application at ' jp:CHANICS' BAY OR CUSTOMS-STREET, Public Maths. GO TO BATH to ROTH'S PUBLIC HOT. COLD, AND SHOWEK BATHS, VICTORIA - STREET East. Charge-ONK SHILLING. Open all week dayi from 8 a.ra. to 9 p.m., and SUNDAY MORN INGS from 8 till 10 a.m. The Bath-rooms are all private, and supplied with every conven ience, Turkish towels, flesh and hair brushes, combs, respirators, soaps, &c. Select Bath rooms (private) for Ladles every day. at all hours, with female attendance, One Shilling and Sixpence. Pleaad }o*« tho addreßß—Viowria street East, abovo iht> Greyhound Hotel, asi next tho Cteap Bedding and Furniture Mart ' .lackland. N.ft. -ilarher In attandanps.



Sporting. AUCKLAND RACING CLUB AUTUMN MEETING. EASTER MONDAY, APRIL U, AND EASTER 'FUBiDAY, APRIL 15. tfJROT DAY. TRADESMAN'S PLATE (Handicap) of 100 soys. Distam*, 1 mile and 210 yards. MARES' PROliUCfi STAKES of 10030V3. Distance, 0 f urlonffs. HURDLE RACB (Handicap) of lOOaovs. Distance. 2J miles, overO flights of hurdles. EASTEH HANDICAP of ZOOsovs. Distance, 2 miles. SELLING RACE of uOsovs. Distance, 1J mile. PUBLICANS' PURSE of lOOsovs. Distance, limile. SECOND DAY. FLYING STAKES of SOsovs. Distance, I mile, AUTUMN STEEPLECHASE (Handidap) of )50sovs. Distance, about 3J miles, ovor a fair hunting country. ELLKRSLDi PLATE of lOOaovß. Distance, |- mile. - ■ AUTUMN HANDICAP of 200sovs. Distance, li mile. THE SHORTS (Handicap) of lOOaovs. Distance, 1 milo. CONSOLATION HANDICAP of 30SOVS. Distance, 1 milo. WM. PKRCIVAL, Secretary. A UCKLAND AUTUMN KACE J\_ MEETING. A. NEMO'S CONSULTATION on the above IS NOW OPEN. 1,500 SnAREnoi.DERS at 10s. Eac Ticket has Three separate chances. Eastkr Handicap (£250), Run April Hth. Ist Horse £90 2nd Horse 45 SrdHorso 25 Starters (dir.) 60 Non-Starters (div.) 30 Autumn Handicap (£300). Steeple (£200). Run April 15th. latHorso .. .. £100 Ist Horse .. .. £60 2nd Horse .. .. 58 2nd Horse.. .. 10 3rd Horse .. .. 25 3rd Horse .. .. 20 Starters (div.) .. 75 Others (div.) .. 80 Non-Starters (div.) 60 Applications by letter only, and enclose two Btampsforrepliee^ n Care of F. Tomllnson, Barrel Hotel, ParnelL LEO'S CONSULTATION t • ON THE AUCKLAND EASTER HANDICAP, Run April 14, 188 J. 1,000 MEMBERS AT TEN SHILLINGS EACH. Divided as follows :— First Horse £200 Second Horso 100 Third Horse 50 Other Starters (divided) .. .. 80 Non-Starters (divided) .. ;. .. 70 £500 Application by Letter only. Registered Let ters or Telegrams will not be received. Address—A. LEO, caro of Alfred Kidd, Box 337. Poat-offlce. Shortland-streot Auckland. QPORTING NEWS!!. SECOND GRAND DRAWING IS NOW OPEN. First Drawing, for £2,000 on the Hamburg principle flllod \ip be/ore the advertised time. The money wfil bo returned for the largo number of applicntioos tiet carac too late for the iirst draw ins, ov programmes will be for warded for Second Dramna. The Second Drawing Is now open, tor the grand and equal distribution of Money Pnzts, amounting to £3,000. to be drawn the same as in Hamburg and otfier Continental (Mies. This Second Drawing will takeplaco notlator than tho end of April, or earlier if filled, and tho Third Drawing will'Spen Ist May. These Grana Drawings will toko place every two months. The Company were indurcd to make this Second Vrawing for £.1,000 in consequence of tho first drawing having illled so rapidly, also to enable them to k'vo largo prizes. This Second Grand Drawivp will consist of 210 Money Prizes, amounting to £3,000. Bub scribed by 6,000 members at 10s each. Tho various Money Prizes will bo distributed as follows :-Onc £300 prize, one Cl5O prize, one £100 prize, two £l» prizes, ten £30 prizes, four £2j prizes, Uvenly £20.prizes, twenty £X prizes, sim-live illO prizes, one hum!rod arid sixteen £5 prizes. Total amount, £3,000. 240 money prizes. The Grand Principle of these Hamburg Drawings is tliat a purcliascrof 25 Programme* is guaranteed a P)*e, as it is so drawn that a pri;-e must como out to oyery 25 numbers, and the chances are in favour of the investor draw ing a lnreo prize, as there are 121 large prizes asainstllG small ono*. To any Investor of £2 the cliHiicea areoniy G to 1 agaiußt him drawing a prize, and the Head Prize or any other may be drawn by any investor of 10s. The largo bulk of the Money in this Grand Vrawing is not given away in one big prize, as it is in tho Horse Consultations, but you will observe in this Hamburg Drawing that tho £3.000 is fairly proportioned into 240 prizes, giving every shareholder an equal chance of , getting a good prizo. Tliis Hamburg Draining i3 on the most novel, and will be conducted on tho fairest principle possible, so as to give entiro public nausfacuoi •. This Second Drawing fpr £3.000 will take placi under the supervision of a committee of eighl gentlemen, und the prizes will be paid over as early as possible after the drawing. NOTlCE.—Country Cheques marked correct by Bank, only payable to a number, and la added for exchange. P.O. Orders preferred, made payable only to BOAZ. Bank Notes ac cepted. Two 2d stamps for reply and result Registered letters and telegrams not received. Name and address of applicant should be plainly written. All letters must be addressed— BOAZ, Care of Mr Moss-by, Wholesale and Ratal) Tobacconist, BOX Q£ Post-office, Dunedla. Over 3.000 applications for programmes are now registered for the Second Drawing. Hotels. IVTATIONAL HOTEL, CAMBEJDGE, Jl.^l waikato, tourists to rotomaiiana and hot LAKES Will find FIRST-CLASS ACCOMODATION at the above Hotel, Evory Attention to Travellers and Private Families. Tho Bedrooms aro Spacious and Well yon tUated. Sample rooms i-or commercial travel LERS. Wines, Ales, and Spirits of First Quality. SPLENDID BILLIARD ROOM. Tho Proprietor has jußt Completed Extensivt Improvements. Every Comfort and Convenience that Travel lers can desire is now Obtainable at tho NATIQNAL HOTEL. HENRY GILLBI^ Proprietor. MASOKIC HOTEL, DKVONPORT NORTH SHORE. W. H. PEARCE Has much pleasure in intimating that the whole of the extensive additions and alterations to the Masonic are now finally completed. Persona desirous of residing in this delightful district will, by patronising the above Hotel, receive every attention roquired to make them happy and comfortable. Tho rooms are lofty, well ventilated, neatly and elegantly furnishod. Select Suites of Apartments. Private Sitting rooms. One of tho finest Billiard-rooms in the Colony, fitted with everything new and first ° BATHING-Fresh and Salt Wakr. BUGGIES supplied in five minutes' notloe. W. H. PEAACE. A UCKLAND HOSPITAL. committee: Elected : Appointed. His Worship W. R. Wad- Hon. Col. Haultain del, Esq. (Chairman) Arthur Bull, Esq, J. M. Clark. Esq. Captain Daldy E. A. Mackechnio, Esq. Sydnpy pando, Esq, T. Peacock, Esq., M.H.R, Applications for admission by persona suffer ing from diseases and reqtitring medical treat tnent will bo recoived at tho Hospital on anj day between tho hours of 9a.m. and 10 a.m. In cases of accident or emergoncy, patients will be recoivod into tho Hospital without delay, beds being kept ready for urgent cases. Patients able to do bo will Bo required to paj for their support at the Hospital according v their position and circumstances. " Subscriptions •wfll bo thankfully received bj any member ot the Committee astlbjf $he under signed* * ■' ' ■' * ■ ■ ' ■-■■■■ H. N. GARLAND, Secretary, .:■ ~• „..■■■ •vy'vudhajw-Btreet,



Tenders* TyEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. picton-hurunui railway, dashwood'contract-formatsow. Written Tenders will be received at this OtW« until Noon of SATURDAY, the 12th April 1831, for tho above Contract. They are (• be marked on the outside "Tender for DurflttoMfl Contract," and addressed to the Hon. the rnnia tor for Public Works, Dunedin. Telagraiyigg Tenders, similarly addressed and mark«B, vnu. bo received if presented at any Telegins&U Offlce by Noon of the same date, provided fbat written Tenders are lodged at any DUtriot or Resident Engineer's-Oflleo by tho same hour. Drawings, Specifications, and General CmXß tions may bo seen at this Office, and at tho Public Works Ofllces at Nelson, Blenheim, Cluistchurch, Wellington, and Auckland. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. I By command. W. N. BLAIR, Engineer in Charge M.I. Public Works Office Dunedin. March 1,1884. HAMILTON-CAMBRIDGE RAILWAY. CAMBRIDGE STATION WATER SUPPLY CONTRACT. Public Works Office, Auckland, 21st March, 1884. Written Tenders will be received at this Office for the above Contract till noon of April 11th, 1884. Plans, Specifications, and Conditions may be seen at this Office; at tho Public Works Office, Hamilton; and at the Post-office, Cambridge. They must be addressed to the Hon. the Minister of Public Works, Auckland, and marked outside " Tender for Cambridge Station Water Supply Contract." The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. W. H. HALES. District Engineer. m O BUILDERS. Tenders will bo received up to noon on SATURDAY, the 26th inst, for Taking Down the present Shamrock Hotel and Rebuilding same in Brickwork. Plans, &c, at our Offices, Queen-street. EDWD. MAHONKY fe SON. Architects. mo BUILDERS. Tenders will bo received up to noon on MON DAY, the 21st instant, for the Erection of two Brick Shops and Dwellings in Wellosley-street Plans, &c, at our Offices, Queen-street. EDWD. MAHONEY fe SON, Architect. mO BUILDERS. Tenders will be reoeived until 2 o'clook p.m. of the 14th instant for the Erection of a Cottage in Newton. » R. KEALS & SON, Architects. mo BUILDERS. Tenders will be received until Noon of WEDNESDAY, April 10th, for the Erection of Bank Premises on the Surrey HiUs Estate for the Trustees of the Auckland Savings Bank. EDWARD BARTLEY, Architect. mo BUILDERS. Tenders will bo received until Noon of THURSDAY, April 17, /or Additions to Sale Yards, Durham-street. ED. BARTLEY, Archlteot. mo BUILDER B. Tenders will be received until Noon of SATURDAY next, April 12th, for Additions to Wood Building and Erection of a Brick Shop, in Victoria-street West. Plans at my office, HENRY G. WADE, Architect. mO CARPENTERS. Tenders will bo received up to Noon on THURSDAY, the 17th instant, forTakingDowa a Wooden Building and Re-Erecting it. Plans, etc., at our Offices. KDWD. MAHONEY & SON, Architeatt. mO CARPENTERS. Tenders will be received until Noon af SATURDAY, April 12th, for Fencing required by the Devonport District Board. SpectiWs tions, &c, to be seen at my office. ED. BARTLEY. Architect. mENDERS invited until 4 o'clook on JL WEDNESDAY, lGth instant, for BuUding House of 9 rooms and appurtenanoe-s, at St. George's Bay Road, Parnell. Plansr&c, to be seen at the offices oi Messrs F. J. Moss and Co., Hhortland-strcet, from 10 a.m. to Tjuri.; Satur day 2 p.m.; hoiifmys exempted.—H. B.Scaly., _ mENDERS Wanted for Extensive J. Additions, etc. (in Brick) to Shakespeare Hotel.—Plans, etc., to be seen at my OffloetiU Noon on FRIDAY, ISth instant DAVID ROSS, F.R.1.8.A., Arohjteot. Fieher'a Buildings, Queen-Btreett ' ■■ mENDERS for Painting, &c., House at X Avondale, are Open until SATURDAY, 12th instant. Plans and specifications to bo seen at Mr Thompson's Edinburgh Castle Hotel. Lowest or any tender not necessarily qcoepted. ENDERS wanted to Clear tho Ground of the Market Reserve for the Great World Circus.—Foy particulars apply H. F- Waehsmuth, Contracting Agent, Royal Mail Hotel, between 9 and U a,m, TO BUILDERS,—Tenders wanted until the Iflth inst. for the Erection of a Villa Residence at Ponsonby. Plans, &c at my office in Victoria-street West.—M. HENDER SQN, Architect. mENDERS WANTED for Painting and X Papering 6-roomed House. — Apply F. Duder, Devonport Educational. 11/TR MARTIN SWALdOW PROFESSOR OF MUSIC. REMOVED TO 100, GREY-STREET. Terms (for 1 hour's lesson a week):—3 Guineas a Quarter, at Mr Swallow's Residence, or at Eady's Music Warehouse. i guineas a Quarter at Pupils' Residences. VIOLIN CLASSES. - A Small Class fcr Beginners (at Mr Swallow's Residence) from 7 to 8 op TUESDAY EVENINGS, commencing April 22. 1 Guinea a Quarter. ■ A Small Class for more advanced Players from 7 to 8 on FRIDAY EVENINGS, com mencing April 25, 1 Guinea a Quarter. , SINGING CLASSES.-A Small Class for Beginners (at Mr Swallow's Residence) from 8 to 9 on TUESDAY EVENINGS, commencing April 22, 1 Guinea a Quarter, A small class for those who can read a Uttlo, from 8 to 9 on FRIDAY evenings ; w^menclng April 23th, 1 guinea a quarter, HARMONY CLASS (»t Mr Swallow's resi dence).—From 8 to 10 on TUESDAY evenings, commenel»3 April 22nd, 1 guinea a quarter. ARTJBTI C ELEMENTS OF MUSIC.-A class from 9 to 10 on FRIDAY evenings, com mencing April 25th, 1 guinea a quarter. A PIANOFORTE CIoASS (of 6 members only).—from i to 0 on SATURDAY afternoons, commencing April 26th, 2 guineas a quarter. ITALIAN L ANGUAGE.-A small class from 9.30 to 10.30 on MONDAY evoningß, commencing April 2lßt. 1 guinea a quarter. N. 8.; Names for the above classes to be sent in not later than TUESDAY, April 15th. LESSONS IN GERMAN, LATIN, &C, Forterm&applH E N 8 E N, 93, HOBBON-BTREET. HERE LOUIS TUTSCHKA, IMP. ACADEMY OF MUSIC, VIENNA, Begs tQ announoo that he has settled peFman enfly in Auckland, for the purpose of reoeiriiig pupils for Singing, Pianoforte, Violin, and other Stringed Instruments, Harmony, eto. Torms it A Eady's Auckland Musio Warehouse, Qaeam street; or at Herr Tutsohka's Residence, Bb»<er sot Houso, Graft»n Road (within 2 minutes' walk of Choral Hall). "VTEW SCHOOL AT MOUNT EJSBN. EDEN HOUSE SEMINARY, Edgn. Tale Road. —Tho Missos Hewitson, (fcWSrly ol Forest Hill, London) have One^eo the above Establishment, in which, wfiY will receive Pupils to Board and Euupi^e. The domestic arrangements are under the supervision of Mrs Hewitson, all of which are made with a view to render it a Homo. The Cdurßoos Instruction comprises i— Thorough English, Music, Singing, French, and Drawing, Plain and Fancy Needlework. DAILY AND WEEKLY BOARDERS BY SPECIAL ARRANGE MENT. Private Lessons in Music. MR W. H. WEBB, L.S.S.A., &c, ACADEMY OF MUSIC, OAK HOUSB, HOBSON-STREET (3 doors from Cook-street), Teacher of Pianoforte, Organ, Harmoniuml and Harmony. Terms on application. In Classes— RUDIMENTS OF MUS«> THEORY OF MUSIC HARMONY, There are separate Classes fox Elementary and Advanced Students, conducted on the principles of tho Royal Academy of Music, Term of 12 Lessons—One Guinea. ~\/f R F. B. WOO D H AM, JjX Teacher of thb PIANOFORTE AND HARMONnjM. Address Care of Mr A. Kad^ Auckland Musio Warehouse Queen-street ' ■VTOTICS OP REMOVAL. *""'"' wfiiART, American SPRING MATTRASS-MAKKR, has Removed from Wellealey-strcet to tho premises lately occupied by Mr Martin, and next Mi Row'n, Grocer, Victoria-street, w. Hart has In stock every description of Bedding and Iron Bedsteads. Trade supplied with Wholesaleftnd R.etaiJ,. ; t ~„, ~t ~;.;;■



Amnflementg. \ BBOTT'S OPERA HOUSB Lessees...,...._. .7. P. Maodonald amd Co. GRAND EASIER ATTRACTION. MONDAY, APRIL 14, AND - 7.45—E YE R V E V ENING— 7.46 GRAND INAUtttfltAL PERFORMAHOB Of the Great BtfUMy Speotaoular Vaua» la Klffbt 'JbMaßiix, entitled XrOUTH ! fYSUTin -yOOTH ! IyouthJ Pronounced by tick greatest critics of !the day, by military authorities, and the entire genewa public to bo a grand and elevating performance —a play with those touches of naturo that make the whole world kin, softening the hardest hearts, and appealing to the bettor nature of all. YOUTH ! YOUTH ! YOUTH !• YOUTH! YOUTH! YOUTH! £ With ALL THE ORIGINAL SCENERY by Gordon and Hknninob. MECHANICAL, ELECTRIC, CALCIUM, AND GAS EFFECTS, together with the STRONGEST DRAMATIC COMPANY ; Ever formed in the Southern Hemisphere, . Including "" '" ■ J. R. QREVILLE, Australia's Comedian. OVEB 100 PERSONS ENGAGED IN THIS GRBAK PLAY. :. COMPLETE AND PEItFECT IN EVERT DEIAIL. Produoed under the supervision of W. G. CAREY AND H. E. WALTON, Stage Dirootor .. .. Mr J. W. Hariitt Prices of admission : Dross Circle and Orchestra Stalls .. .. Sb Stalls : •• ?» Pit H Eox plan at Mfc Lennox's, Stationer, Queen street. Doors open at Quarter-pant Seven, commence at Quarter to Eight. J. P. MACDONALD, Manager. J. W. DODGE, Advance Reprasentattre. /CHORAL HALL. "TWA HOURS AT HAME. "TWA HOURS AT HAMB." FIVE NIGHTS ONLY. — BASTE R* ~M .0 NDA V — AND FOLLOWING WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY, FRIDAY, art MONDAY. MR KENNEDY AND FAMILY'S MR KENNEDY AND FAMILY'S FINAL FAREWELL!! FINAL FAREWELL It Entire Change of Programme Each Evening, In addition to the well-known Selection of AULD SCOTS SANOS And HUMOROUS STORIES, The Misses Kennedy will sing, in Gaelic, a number of GAELIC AIRS, Specially arranged for them as Vocal Trios, selected from among the following j— "GU MA SLAN A CHI MI" (Happy May I Sco Thee). "MAIRI LAGHACH" (Lovely Mary); "MO RUN GEAL DILEAS" (Mr Faithful Kair One). 'TJONN AIRIDR" (Fare wofl to Finnary). "FHIR A BHATA1 * pilie Boatman). "HO RO MONIGHEAN DONN BHOIDHEACH" ■ . (My Nut Bqown Maiden). ' "MAIGHDEANN MHCILE" (The Maiden of Mull). "MOLADH NA LANNDJLIDH" (The Praise of Islay). "IS TOIGH LEAM A GHAIDHEALTA«HD" (I LOTto fee liiifMandß). No Performakces in Suburbs or iNWHtwa. ; i Commence at 8 o'clock. Admission—3a, Si, Is; Children half-price. Children in arms net admitted. R. KENNEDY, Manager. pRKLLttINARY NOTICE. pAEAT ttrORLD hIRCUS. lIRBAT W OELD L/IRCUS. FOR A SHORT SEASON ONLX. This mammoth organisation, the most perfect Canvas Show now travelling the Australasian Colonies, will open on the MARKET RESERVE, ON SATURDAY NEXT, APRIL Mm, With the most complete Stud of Highly-trained Horses and Ponies, and THIRTY STAR ARTISTES 1 Further particulars In future issue. H. F. WACHSMUTH, Contracting Agent, NL&fISIL" EXCURSION TO TfM&Htf^Sfr RIVERHEAD. HOPE OP PARNELL LODGE, No. 8. will hold their Annual Picnio on GOOD FRIDAY, April 11,1834, at Riverhead, the steamer leaving Queen-street Wharf at 8.30 sharp. Tiokcts, 2a 63 each. Tea provided on the grounds. > A. J. WALKER, Seo. of Com. Jtjr^ TJAILWAY BAND EX- Ja^W^ XV CURBION TO KAWAU mammmm^w good Friday, April in T^KBBe&rlZ&l. per an. Maogregor, to sail mm' u from the Queen-street Wharf at 9 a.m. Double Tickets, 7s 6d ; Single, Ba ; Children. 2s 6d—G. H. SIMMER, Secretary. -' TRANCING AT PONSONBY. Ladles and Gentlemen desirous of joining Prof. Bernard b EVENING DANCING CtiASS At Miss Hill s, next St John's Church, Poa sonby Road, must apply early to Miss Still or to Prof. B. Ist Term begins. THIS (Tuesday) EVENING, Bth April, at 8 o'clock. TermS. £158. Public Notices. "VTOTICE OP REMOVAL. My Business will in future be carried on in. my NEW PREMISES, situated at the Comes " . of Customs and Little Queen-streets. ARTHUR H. NATHAN. " April 3, 1884. I L L I A R D TABLE, Ex Northumberland. One First-class Full-Bizod Billiard Table by Bennett & Co., London, with Ivory Pool, Pyra mid, and Playing Balls, Cues, Gas FMtingg, &o. complete, tor Bale by WM. BUCHANAN, St. Mungo Cha»ibem, Queen-street, Ancklsad. DEAD! T>EAD! X>EADJ JUDICIOUS ADVERTISING IN EVERY BUSINESS IS THE KEYSTONE OF SUGCES& Merchants, Taadeamea. and those In taslnoM are Informed that tht New Zealand an«E«P colonial News and Advertising Agency is w*w established in those Commodious and unrefei. ontly situated premises, No. 18, ShortUmSwiSfiL a for; doors from the General Post-office. The A is prepared to.take advertisements tot all papers in New Zealand and the Australian Colonies; also, for all the leading journals in — every part of tho worfi. The Agenoyhas the bole right to issue, the theatrical paper known as the ENTR'ACTE In the Opera House and Theatro Royal. The Manager of the Agency having boon at> pointed Agent and Correspondent For leading* journals in all parts of the Australasian Colo nies, and being in receipt of Exchanges, has opened a well-lighted and commodious Heading Room for Uio convenience of his clients. WILLIAM SYLVESTER PULFORD, NEW ZEALAND & INTERCOLONIAL NEWS & DVERTISINQ AGENCY, NO. 18, SnORILAND-STBEET, AUCKLAND. EW ZEALAND INSURANT COMPANY (FHtE AND MARINE). Capital 21.000,009. Paid-up and Reserve Funds £100,000. Protection from FIRS or MARTNK LOSS Can be Effected in this Company. ■ OLAIMS IUST WITH PROMPTITUDB AND LIBERALITY. -. . JAMES BUTTLE. Manager. {LINGER ALEI GINGER ALB! G. GL E D HI L L is now Manulacturlng a G I N G E R- A: Ii B i Superiortoany yet offered to the Public i It la a Delicious, Grateful, and Invigorating i Bwarage, and blends remarkably well wIOibH • brands of Spirits. ' ~..: , • ' ■■■- ■'■;■'•! '■•&■■. GLBBKILL, •'' $. ■ ■ W ELL E BLE Y-S T R EBT. L ; ..., ~ ~ ~,,. Tsa.EWiftNK No. S3, 4