The Auckland Evening Star.

VOL. XXIV.—NO. 4,315

AUCKLAND, N.Z, MONDAY, MARCH 17 1««4



Shipping. "pACIFIC MAII STEAM THE UNITEI STATES OF AMERICA, V_ HONOLULU, TO GREAT BRITAIN. Under Postal Contract with tho Governments o: New Sseoland and New South Wales. Passengers booked through to Liverpool London, or Paris, via the Great Overland Roat of America, via the Steamors of the At!anti< Linos from New York. ' ~i I Date of ] Date of Steamer. jTons.; Sailing to Sailing to I 1 Sydney I 'Frisco. On orabout 18&1. Zculandia 3,203 May 3 May 27 City ot Sydney.... 3.JUO May Si April 1 Australia.■■■ [ 3.20.' Aprils April 29 FARES :- Ptret-das3 £61 and upwards Steerage £.12 3s 9d and upwards Firat-clas3 to San Francisco &!0 Stcerago «20 Through Cabin Passengers arp permitted U lay over at Honolulu, or any of tho cities of the United States, not to exceed 3ix months. SOUTHERN PACIFIC ROUTE.- Paßsongors to ar.d from Europe may, without oxtracost avail thomselvea of the Soutiikkn PjS^ufuwADand its connections, thereby avoiding the winter cold of tho Northern route. No Shipping Orctora will bo issued after i p.m. on the day before tho sailing of steamers for San For freight rates and all other information HWly to , mO)ir T- GAMBLE, Agent, liOwcr Queen-street. T&r af\r~ w«f TTKION STEAMSHIP h- rfGjb^l 5J COMPANY OF NEW jfrS^^Sfj ZEALAND (LIMITED). I j TIME TABLK.-MABCII. ffOR TARANAKI, NELSON, PIOTON, WKL UNGTON. LYTTTCLTON, AND WEST COAST PORTS (from Mannkau). Strainer. I Dato of Sailing. j Tra^J RoicucA I Turn, IS, 1 p.m. i 12 noon Wakaka I Tucs., 25,8 a.m. ' 1 7.15 a.m. FOR GISJHORNS, NAPIER, WELLINGTON, LVaTELTON, AND PORT CH/VLMKitS (from Auckland). Wairauava I Thurs., 20, noon 1 — MANArouw I Thurs., 27, noon I — FOR MELBOUItNK (via IILUFy)] Walrarapa} I Thura., 20, nooa I — Manafouki I Thurs., 27, noon I — tOallaatllobavt. '" FOR SYDNEY. UOTOMAHANA 1 Wed., 1». 3 p.m, i — RiNQAiiOOMA | Wod., 'M, 2 |i m. i — Z FOR SUVA AND LEVUKA. Pkkquin I Mon., April 7, 5 p.m. I — (No cargo nttor noon)^ FoITnUSSELL AND KAWAKAWA. ~ ROTOMAHAXA I Wed., 19, 5 p.m. I — JTOR GISBORNIS, NAPIISR, AND WEL- LINGTON. South. Ckobs I Mon., "i. 5 p.rcu I — Cargo must bo booked and alongside Two Houiis before advertised time of departure. Peswso Tickets mnat bo taken at the Com pany's Office CAunkland Branch). FoU-Hti'ftoL ( \ lil EN T Ll N X aslilslsilifsftliP Undor contract with tho New Sffis»«'a;fe* South Wales Government for the conveyance of Mails. The following Steamships brl-nginr; to tho Orient Co. and tho Pacific' Co. will leave SYDNEY and MELBOURNE on tho under mentioned datf-s for 1 /JNDON. vi;i ADELAIDE, DIEGO. GARCIA (at steamer's option), SUEZ, and NAPLES:-- Steamer. From Sydnoy. From Melb'urne. CniMOORAZO.. March 29 April 1 Sokata April 12 April 18 CCZCO April 26 May 2 ' Liouiua. May 9 May 15 And fortnightly thereafter. Through tares to London, £21 to £75. Passongers secure special advantages by booking through from New Zealand. Second class passonKcrs by Orif nt steamer aro provided with Boloon passages to Sydney or Melbourne. NAPLES TO LONDON by Rail.—Special arrangements made with Messrs Cook and Sons for the issue of through tickots at greatly ro. ---dU p_?SAGE3 FROM LONDON.-Special facili ties afforded for bringing out Friends and Relatives by pre-payraent of the passaes-money "SPECIAL RETURN TICKETS, available for 12 moaUiß, are issued at the following rates :— First Saloon „.._.. £117 PecoTid Stilton •• •■ •• •• **'' PARCKIS BOOKED THROUGH to LON DON at Reduced Rates. of new zealand (limited), Asenta in New Zealand. "Tv- — UTEAM TO LONDON. ~*&&jgjg£tSS* STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY. FOR LONDON DIRECT. VIA COLOMBO. Loave Leave Sicamor. Sydney. Melbourne. ~~ lis&n list MraKAPOBB,...., Mttrohp March 27 Baixarat. 4^l* AprJ}J2 VATKTTA . April 11-April 22 . And tnenoeforwartl evury ultornme weee. PassenKera and cargo booked M London, Mar seilles, Italy, Egypt, India, China, and oapan at moderate rates. , Raturn tickots issued both to firat and secoDd )i iipassongers at especiaUy low raws. Cheap teßervedaocommodation oan be obtained in One booking at Auckland secura Bpecial advantages. 18, Quoon-street. Anokliuid. i ~T~i -|HIRST SHII" FOR -«^^^^^^S' Tho Al Swedish Barque 413 tons register, E. Nordback, Commahdor, now on tho berth for London. Having greater part of her cargo onsar,'cd will have quick despatch. For rates of freight, etc., apply to M. NICCOL, Agent. Auckland. February 20,1831. ~Z ~Z TtTORTHERN STEAM jS^^T ±S SHIP CO. (LIMITED). $MO%3J^ TIJIK-TABLE.-M-ARCH. (Weather ar.d other Circum stances Permitting.) FROM QUEEN-STREET W™\ FOR TAURAXsGA AND BAY OF PLENTY PORTS. BTH&MKH. i DATS OP BAIMNO. Glonei," Monday, March 17. a p.m. Glenolg Thursday, March 20. 5 p.m. Wellington Monday, March 21. 7 p.m. Wellinlion Thursday March 27, 7 p.m. Qlenolg Monday, March 31, 5 p.m. 1 ' Connc;:tß atTauranga for Opotiki Staffa and Bay of Plenty Ports every * Tuc-gd&y. ■ jj-OB ROBBEIJ.. WHAKGAKOA. AND MANBOHUI. Wellington I Monday, March 17, 7 p.m. Glonolg Monday, March 21 6 p.m. Wellington | Monday, March 31, 7 p.m. For Whakgauei. Whangarei Heads, and Manqapai. , Maogrcgor I Every Tuesday, 6 p.m. For Whavgarei and Whanoakbi Heads (Carrying passengers and cargo for vvaipu). Maogregor I EveryTuesdayandFriday.6p.rn. #or Whangardi Heads, Parua Bay, WnAN- OAREI. AND MANOAPAI. - Rowena ! Every Thursday, 7 p.m. ~ ""^ FROM MANUKAU. Fob Waitara. Ponglaa I Wed., Mar. 19,1 p.m. For Msrouby Bay^ Rowena I Every Monday, 7 p.m. " Cawro muot be booked and alongside Two PBB/s Office, No. 67. Quocn-street, Auckland^ T7IOR WAITARA.-ThTa^TpOUGLAS Jj will leave Onohunga Wharf^aa above Steamship Company, Agents, Auckland ; or, A. Barnes, Onehunga. __ 1 _ np I M E TA B LE. Jmmfehgt p-3- TONGAKIRO. LeaveStHeliers Bay LeaveQueen-st.Wharf: 9 a.m. 6 P.m. SPECIAL TRIPS On Wednesdays and Saturdays. U'ave Queen-stWharf! Leave St. Helier s Bay: 2 p.m. o p.m. Ii sufllcienf inducement offer. RETURN F.ARKS; SIXPENCE. Vessels requiring Towing apply to K. WRIGHT, Agent._ V f mHE NORTHERN' JL Rr>'KitrtTK-S.MJIA''T ; Reduced Vases.—in addition' to tjia l]fe«?ot Lime table of Stoaincrs lfcaviu;'. ijciiviijviho ;,[.niflay MorninKS n.r.d Evcuui^, Kvtnirgsand Friday Aforaiog l ' ■'•\?J l l',\ H,Iv-''ii will run nBPEOIALTI'.IPon WEUNKSJM Yd. leuvmg Huloi.svillo ou :r.-.-ival of tbe 7.10 ii.m. Train, oolllKg only at Eoi>uru, Aratapu, Man b'awharH, and l.'argaviUc lunless specially re ouired); returning S a.m. following mominga. Fares: Saloon, single 6s, return 10s. Steerage, single 4s, return 75.-By order, Wji. Loddeb, Managor and Engineer. ' ..



SMppinK« j&p^sT S" COROMANDEL' J[£iMo^t£ THOMAS SCOTT, MASTER. TIME TABLE. Leaves Auckland: Leavc3 Coromande): March. ' March. — Tuesday, 18, 2 p.m. Wednesday, 19, 2 p.m. — — Thursday, 20, 2 p.m. Friday, 21, 2 p.m. — — Saturday, 22,2 p.m. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Not responsible in shipping, carrying, or dis charging live stock. No cargo received without shipping noto, and within hah" an hour of advertised time of de parture. All parcels must bo prepaid on board. A. R.H.BWINDLEY, Manager. / r CJTEAM TO THAMES, J&%s'-%*:yL fJ Connecting with River ißSSli^S&fi^Steainera for STIRLING *|jgS^**s|iPWORTH,OHINHMURI,WAI- TEKAURI. WAlin, TE AROHA GOLDFIEIiDS, MORRINSVILLE, WAITOA PLAINS, AND GRANT AND FOSTER'S SETTLEMENT. TIME TABLE S.S. ROTOMAHANA, P.S. ENTERPRISE No. 2, AND ANNE MILBANK, FRCM AUCKLAND: | Kotomahana I Enterprise |A. Milbank jlon. — | 12 p.m. | — 'Cues, j p.m. I — j — Wed. 530 p.m. 12 p.m. I — Thurs. C.oOp.m. I . — | — Fri. I — IG p.m. — Sat. 18 3D a.m. I — I — FROM THAMES: "_ I Rctomahana | Entorpriso I A. Milbank Mon. 19 p.m. I — — Tucs. — I 11 p.m. — Wed. 10 a.m. } — — Thura. 11 o.m. 12 p.m. — Fri. I 12 noon — — Bat. I 2.30 p.m. 12 p.m. — No oargo received for Rotomahana within lialf-an-hour of advertised time of leaving. Not responsible for Shipping, Carrying, or discharging Live Stock. FRASER & TINNE. Agents. £ -r f- T/irAIUKU AND ONE /4#TSOI f » HUNGA STEAM VIGATION CO. (Limited). TIME TABLE.—S.S. MANUKAU. Mamcii, 1881. Leave Onehunga: Leavo Waiuku I Mar. Mur. !0-VVed., 10.30 a.m. 11)— Wed., 3 p.m. JO -Thursday, 11 a.m. '.'o—Thursday,3 uop.m. vl—i'riday, 1 p,iu. — — 22—Saturday, 0 a. m. ii—Monday, 1 p.m. — — 55—Tuesday, 0 a.m. •!u-Tuesday, 5 p.m. — 28-Wed., 10 a.m. ?7-Tbnrsdfiy, G a.m. 27—Thureday, 10.30 a.m. 2^—Friday iforManukau Heads), S a.m. 29—Satin-day. 7:0 a.m. 29—Saturday, 12 noon. 31—Monday, S a.m. . 31—Monday, 12.30 p.m. All freights payable bofore delivery of goods. J. BARK BROWN, Managing Director r f mHE ICAiIoUOLLIERJ ,; \ JL COMPANY'S fast and S.S. WAIT A XI, H2 tons regietor. IS) h.p., Capt. J. CitAWFonD, will be despatched as undor— TOR WHANGAREI, WHANGAREI HEADS, MANGAPAI, AND i'ARUA BAY. From Auckland: FromWhangarci: March. Monday 17, 8 p.m. Tuesday 18.10 a.m. Wednesday, 19, 8 p.m. Friday. 21. 10 lum. Friday, 21. 8 p.m. Sunday, 23, 7 o.m. Monday, 21, 8 p.m. Tuesday. 25, 5.30 p.m. Wednesday, 20, 8 p.m. Friday, 28, 9.30 a.m. Monday, 31, 8 p.m. — A COACH runs in connoction with tho steamer to Waipu from tho Heads. Passage Tickets must bo taken at Company's Offlco, Ha, Queen-street, or Queen-street Wharf, Auckland. Extra running to suit convonionce of Pas sengers to Whangaroi Races on Saturday, March 'iZ_ t^f TJIOR LONDON Jj DIRECT. -^^g^^^M* Tho Clippor Barquo ■sg||||g||f|jigl» LUTTEnWORTII, To Sail about 25tii Instant. Passengers aro roquostcd to Pay Balance of Pasaugo Money not later than MONDAY, the 24th inst. CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agentß. 18, Qucon-street, Auckland, March 13,1884. ipTcTR, SALE (PRIVATELY) The favourite s.s. _»,„ LALLA ROOKH. Tonnago : Gross, 60: Net, 48. Now trading betwoen Manukau and Waitara. For further particulars apply to G. JOHNSTON, General Managor South British Insurance Co., Queen-streot Auckland. £ jt _ TTfeEVONPORT STEAM /^^^^ -L' FERRY COMPANY The above Company have a Steamer always on hand at shortest notice tor TOWING, PICNIC PARTIES. AND F/SHING EXCURSIONS. J. R, D. BAKER, Trafflo Manager. 7 r TUEW STEAMER ON M%F~3k3[ ■N THK KAIPARA. Tho now and fast s.B. NEP- TUNE will leave Helonsvillo for Dargavil*. and intermediate stations) on Tuesdays and Thursdays, after tho arrival of tho 7.15 a.m. train from Auckland; returning from Dargaville on Wednesdays ana Fridays, at 5.30 a.m. Cargo to ho consiimed to care of CAPTAIN PEARCE, s.s. Neptune. Saloon Fare 2, 8s; return Ticket available for two weeks. Saloon Fares (Single), 53. Hotels. -|4/T ASO NI C HOTEL, IVI DEVONPORT NORTH SHORE. W. H. PEARCE Haa much pleasure in intimating that tbe whole of the extensive additions and alterations to the Masonic are vow finally completed. Pf* 0™ desirous o( residing in this delightful district will, by patronising the above Hotel, receive every attention required to mako them happy and comfortable. Tho rooms aro lofty, weU ventilated, neatly and elegantly furnished. Select Suites of Apartments. Private Sitting rooms. Ono of the flnesi Billiard-rooms In the Colony, fitted with everything new and first ° BATHIXG—Fresh and Salt WatorJ BUGGIES supplied in five minutes notice. OWARD'S NJGW COMMERCIAL AND FAMILY HOTEL, OrroßiTß the Railway Station, WHANGAREI. This is by far tho largest, best-appointen. and most oomfortubla Hotel North of Auckland, containing Suites of Pri vato Rooms for Families, with Piano, Batb, Commercial, Dming, and Smoking Rooniß. SPLENDID BILLIARD ROOM. Tho Bedrooms are lofty and well ventilated, and most comfortably furnished. Orders by Telegram or Letter will receive prompt attontion. Saddlo Horses onHlro, &c, &o. Porter in attendance on Trains and Steamers. Q R HOWARD. PraprjetOT. '/lINGER ALE"! GINGER ALE I G. GLE D H ILL is now Manufacturing a GINGER ALE Superior to any yet offered to the Public It is a Delicious, Grateful, and Invigoratine Beverage, and blends remarkably well with all brands of Bpirits. G. GLEDHILL, W E L L E S L E V - S T.R E B T. Telbphokk No. 53. HANGARB I HOTEL, OPPOSITE TOWN WHARF, WHANGAREX MRS~LEA Desires to inform the Publio of Whangarel and Burro—ding districts that she has purohased the above old-established and weU-knownhptel. and haa appointed MR A. G. BRIGHT M Manager ot the same. The Manager takes this opportunity of informing the publio that no sfone wMI be left unturned to mako this a noptuar house with travellers generally, and pMtictdaFregard will be P^to^eooiijeniencs _d necessities of f amillea visiting the district ClvUit^ attention, and moderate ohargea can Special re^rd will be paid to sellmgnone bnt % ea^ofoTsesfn»onhlre. Trap meets trains from aUsteamers. :pßß^_M G o4i^ EL' i The Proprietor is now Erecting Large ana : ' lin^rtant Additions, tacluding numerou^ Bed ! u £ au a pnti£ ri ev ae trVre|arS ISi Sfcare^om ■ K^WavplMMSfl ' Public. The Wines and Spirits are 01 tnecesi



Business Notices* SUPERIOR CORRUGATED TAMKiJ. J. L. KEAN Has for Sale a number of the above, with Taps, ready for use, price 356, at his chop, Wellesley atreet East (next door to Crowthcr's Stables). Largo Quantities of Spouting, Ridging, and Down Pipes always in Stock. Verandah Iron curved at the shortest notice. Country orden will always receive his prompt attention. Lead Washers always on hand. ___ r? "TVEVONPORT FURNITURE g U WAREHOUSE. § n. jTturnkb if S3 Is prepared to Supply, at the lowest J H Auckland prlceß, every kind of Furni- S ture, Bedding. &c. H Suites of Furniture Renovated and 2 1-5 made equal to now. $ H. J. TURNER, 03 DevoNport. "DONSONBY OIL AUD COLOUR, XT DKPOT, JERVOIB EOADi J. C. ROBINSON, PAINTER, FAPBRHANOER, AND GLAZIER. Oil, Lead, Glass, Paporhangings, &c, &c, at Town Prices. mHE NEW ZEALAND TOBACCO JL GROWING AND MANUFACTURING COMPANY (LIMITED). Head Office and Factory: Auckland. ' IMPORTANT TO FARMERS. The above Company is desirous of com nvunisating with Farmers and others who are willing to grow Tobacco. Genuine Havana and American Seed and all information FREK, which can bo obtained at my offlco. Mercantile Chambors, next tct-Bank of Now Zealand. AUGUST VOLLBRACHT, Working Manager. December!. 1883. DKEBS AND MaNTLEMAKING.— MISS SEALJC (recently from England) desires to inform tho ladies of Auckland that nhe haa commenced business as Dross and Miintloniaker, and hopes by strict attention to orders, toauther with modcrato charges, to eecuro a Elmro of tholr patronage—Address Cobdcn-strcot, Karangahapo Hoad. TJWSn. FISH. FISH.—J. Maskmeld „ and Sons, of Holonsville Fish Presorvinif Factory, aro prepared to supply Fish In any quantity, cither UirouKh thoir Agents—Messrs L. D. Nathan & Co.-or direct from tho factory. Mullet in 1 and 2 lb Una. and in casks of 1 and 2 cwt each, same as obtained First Priza at Uio last Agricultural Show at Ellerslio. No grocors Bhould bo without tho Cask Mullet; price, 30a per cwt., cnslt included. H. SKINN ER AN!) SON, a Buildors, Carpenters, and Joiners, Vulcan Lane. A.U Branches of tho Building Trade executed by Experienced Workmen.; Shop Fronts, Offlco Fittings, &O. Co ii a and S 3 a / THB / / CHOICE SELECTION A^/ or /V/ CHANDELIERS, /Of/ TANKS> BRACKETS. A/tINWARB, OLOBES.fcO.. A/ NUMBING. / / GASBTTTING, rOWN Ap B . CM . A/^ELLHANGING, ft* /<) / At Shortest Notice aw /"b/ Town Price*. /V/ / / 0. MAT'S BUILDINGS, / / DEVONPORT. rnttos. T. aaRB Vx I, i MANUFACTURER or 00aNBK O O M 8, Auckland. tbadh I KAP AI 1 MARK. WIUOOK B BOXH B RB, SOAP AND CANDLH MANUFACTURERS, COX'S CREEK, RICHMOND. urrion! DURHAM-STREET, AUCKLAND. Cash Purohasors of Tallow, Wool, Shoepakinii. and Bones. \xf i tTiTH Tiar?rimr, TT Corner of Lome and Victoria-streets, Auckland East, MONUMENTAL, MARBLE, AND GENERAL STONEMASON, ARCHITECTURAL SCULPTOR AND CARVER. Inscriptions Accurate and BeauUful. Monuments, Tombs, Hcadstonos, and every 4eacriprion of Stone Work at the Lowest Possible PrWea for Town and Country. CHARLES HESKETH.] [ALEX. AITKKK. HESKETH and AITKEN aro glad to inform tbelr customers and tho public generally that having sold the whole of their last year's stock of Clovors, oto., they are In a position to offer on entirely Now Stock arriving per direct Btaamor Aorangi, from Lon don, and per Mail Steamer from San Francißco, as under, all curront season's growtli, conslst- WfOTE CLOVER (Trofolium repens) RED CLOVER fTrofolium pretons) AL3YKE CLOVER (Trefohum hybrlda) CO wu It ASS (Trefolium perenno) S6ARLET CLOVER (Trofolium inoamatum) TREFOIL (Mcdicasjo supullnn) LUCEIINB (Medicago sativa) ALFALFA (Medicaijo Chlliana) TIMOTHY (Phleura Pratoulu) CRKSTKD DOOSTAIL (Cynosurus oristalus) MEADOW FOXTAIL (Alopecurus protensls) SHKEP9 FESCUE (Festuca ovina) WOOD MEADOW GRASS (Poa ncmoralis) PRAIRXK (Bromus Bchrcsdori) DOOB GRASS RAT-TAIL (Sporobolus clongatno) RYE-GRASS (Solemn perrono eompcrvirens) COCKSFOOT (Dactylis glomeratal PURPLE and GREEN TOP ABERDEEN TURNDPS DEVONSHIRE GRHY STONE. WHITE STONE, and GLOBE TURNIPS SWEDE TURNIP& Thoy are. also Agents for the Bonedust as manufactured by tho Auckland Manure Com pany, Sydnoy Bonodußt and Flour, Mineral and Bone Phospliatos, Potato and Grass Manures, Peruvian Guano, Nitrate of Soda, and other Artificial Manures; Oats, Maize, Barley, Boons, Peas :Coarsc, Fine, and Rook Salt, Gobra, and Linseed Cako; Now Zealand Flax and Tew, etc. "VTOTICE TO HOUSE OWNERS. S. Gladinsc, Paperhangor, is now Prepared to Hang Paper in a superior mannor for lOd per pioco, in any part of the town or suburbs. Painting, &c, eoually cheap. 8. GLADTNG, Gaol Road, Kf ber PaSB. Post orders punctually attondod to. "T HENDERSON, HOUSE, SHIP, SIGN, AND GENERAL DECORATIVE PAINTER, No. 8, Wynpham-stbeet. W. L b * -B, BOOK BINDER, PAPER RULER, ACCOUNT BOOK MANUFACTURKB, THKKS DOOne ABOVB " STAB " OKTTID*. MBRCHANTS1 ACCOUNT BOOKS, Ikbukascb and Misino Reoistihi Booa Bpkciat.lt Ruled and Botwd. Musio, Magazines, Publio Libraries, and Sun day School Books weU bound. BAKERB' BPECIAL RULED DAY BOOKS. Bibles, Prayer and Hymn Books Re-bound. BAND AND CHOIR MUSIO BOOKB RULFD MO NS. A. FARA YE L, HAIRDRESSER IN THE LATEST PARIS FASHION. Gives every attention and civility. Charges: Hair Cutting. Bd; Shampooing, 6d; Shaving, 6d. Noto tho arlflresß— A. FARAVEL, 25, ViCTORiA-STREErr East (next Roth s Baths), Auckland New Zealand. musical. PIANOS MIGNON A MIGNON PIANOS PIANO 3 MIGNON-^ PIANOS PIANOS MIGNONV/MIGNON PIANOS "pi llt S T SAMPLES JUST ARRIVED JUST ARRIVED AND ON VIEW AT J. HOWDEN'S, ON VIEW AT J. HOWDEN'S, QUEEN-STREET, Adjoining Bank op New Zealand. MIGNON PIANOS A PIANOS MIGNOT



Paperhauglnss, &c. T>APERHANGINGB. W. PHILLIPPS & SON HAVE RECEIVED, EX LATI ARRIVALS, 185-P A C X A G E S-186 CONTAINING 56,000 ROLLS OF PAPERHANGLNGS, CONSISTING! Or New Patterns for Drawing, Dining, Bed-roomt, and Hall and Staircase, suitable for the Mansion or Oottage. BEAUTIFUL DESIGNS, AND BEST VALUK EVER OFFERED IN PAPERHANGINaS, 916-PACKAGES-916' SCRIMS AND HESSIANS. Plate and Sheet Glass, White Lead, OUs, Tttrta, Varnishes, and all Trade Sundries. W. PHILLIPPS & BON, Bf ft 87, QUBKN'BTtUOCI. Public Batbg. GO TO BATE to ROTH'S PUBLIC HOT, COU). ANI> •iIiOVVKi"; BATHS. Vicronu- stkkki Kast 'hnrKo-ONK SHILLING. Open al! week day» rom i a..m. to » p.m.. and SUNDAY MOHN NO? (roTn 6 till Ii: a.m. The Halli-roonia an -II prirato. and jupt'llod with e"?rj cjdvw: J!ui:u. I'urkinh to well, flesh «od i.tiir brunhee unite, resuiraturu. nouj)i, to;. SiUaat Bath uiiins ipriviiloJ Cor l..Mii«r. every duj, at all ■ ours, with fer::E'" •.r!,-inI.:Hn-r. On." Sliiiiinc and -txpeiwe. Meosv ..-:.•> «„■ wHrew- Vic"iri» :reel ICast. abort ti,.- .'Jrvyhijuinl HiK'i!, nr «l the Chcftp Bvddin:; anil K-'irnltur* Mr' Itiuchers. THOMAS SHOVE, SEN It., FAMILY & SHIPPING 13UTCHER (Established 1857). T. S., having been in business In Hob3on-strcot 23 ycura, and bcinK about to Re-commence Business, respectfully appculs to his old friends for a renewal of tho patronage* ho so lonu en- Joyed. Will Re-opoH on SATURDAY Next, at tho City Market, Families waited on in town or suburbs. Goo»!s promptly nelivorcd Jicncy. MONEY TO LEND, on Koal Estate, in sums ot uH) and upwards, at Uio current rates of lnttireat.—Apply Wm. S. Cochrano, lTortJ atrenL , MONEY TO LEND, In largo or email sums, at «gs^rf^Bg^ Solicitors, Vulcan lano. ONEY TO LKNIi, in sums of £2o and upwards, (it current rates of interest. Apply to PETKR OLIPHANT, * Solicitor, Hinh-strect. MONEY TO LEND, on Freehold Security, at a low rate of interest.- Burton and Napier, Solicitors, High-Btroot, Mlnnd. j^ OJSEV TO LKNli', at current rates of intorest.—lAishley and Jackson, Queon- Btreet. £*fb AAA TO LEND at Curront gti/V«"vPvF Rates of Intenest on Free- W. F. O'SULLIVAN'. Bliortlan'd-strect. A^O QAA TO LEND in Suma of dbUy***"" filOO and upwards, at * per oent,,on'good Becurltics.—W. ana J. I>rater, Land Agonts, Queen-Btrcot^ MONEY~TO LEND, ataa moderate -toJSSSS^f^Bi«SK_, SollclUire. FortrgtrßOt. ONEY TO LEND, ou Mortgage, oJ First-class Freehold Secnrities. W. COLEMAN. SoUoltor, National Insurance Buildings. ONEY LENT ON PROMISSORY NOTES, HOUSES, FURNITURE, fco. BILLS DISCOUNTED DAtLY MORTGAGES NEGOTIATED,- JOHN W." HARDIE, Land, Commission, and Estats Anus"*, EIOH-STREET, Acoklanu. XCHANGE ON NEW YORK AND LONDON, In gums to suit. FOR SALE BT ARNOLD, HINEB, & CO, Corner of Cuatom-bonso and Fort-»troew. UOKLAND PERMANENT CO OPERATIVB BUILDINQ & INVHIBT _jNTSOC_Tir. Otticki U7, QOBKN-OTRKW, LOANB granted ujon approved soenriHoi of Freehold or Leasehold Properties in rams of 6M to «BUOO, principal and interest being repay able in instalments at th* following Rkddosb Rates for repayment ol eaoh aiffi borrowed;~ ~~ " cs. d a s. d. I year _ ..900 101 0 0 I years •' .. t 016 108 8 8 S£«l : - » i mm « years _ „ 11 8 121 6 o years I - 8 8 13618 » Byears II 7 1 14? IS 9 !0 years " ..J 8 * "B '° a And in the earn* propertton for smallet or largor loans, DEPOBITB.~The Sooiett receive* Money ob Deposit! -Rerwyable at 7 dftjn' noUoe, 6 dm oeni per annum ; ropayablo in 6 months, 6 per cent, per anmun. joHN RATOm g^^-. tndustrlal and provident 1 LAND. I,I3ERAL ADVANCES made on approved Fteeliold or Leasehold Prqportles for periodß notoxceeding TEN YEARS; SuiALL MARGIN ' only required. SCALE OF REPAYMENT REDUCED. FINES NOT ENFORED In CMOS ot Slofenoas or Want ol Employment. BORROWERS SHARE IN PROFITS. INTEREST CEASES ON THE PORTION REPAID. Further particulars maybe obtained on appll 'cation at the Society's' offices, corner of QUEBN street and V^gg^fe AHEB . ManttgCT , T ONDON MORTGAGE, LOAN, AND Xi DISCOUNT BANK. 60, SHORTLAND-STREET, Auckland (Oppobitk A. Ci-ahh: & Sons' Warehopsb), •fißj^_^_ss^_ffias £10 TO £1,000. Insttuments, at Loweßt Current Kates. AdvMices made on Furniture without removal, and all classed of Morchand4ac LO.ISB GRANTED UPON LnrEPOLICIK, LEQAOIW, BILLS D^oraTODA^OURRENT RATES. Loans upon Deposit of Deeds, Rxfaymsot bit East Instalments. FORMS GRATIS. AH communications and interviews held stnotly confidential. Bank ov England Not eb CnANaED. -TTICTORIA LOAN AND DISCOUNT AGENCY, HIGH-STREET, AUCKLAND, OPPOSITE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS. money advanced in sums of £10 to £1000 ON PERSONAL SECURITY, -DEEDS OF PROPERTY, BOND WARRANTS, SHARES, &c. REPAYMENTS CAN BE MADE N WEEKLY OR OTHER INSTALMENTS TO SUIT BORROWERS. j UOHMUMCAT'iOXn CUNVIDKNTAU j- ■ ■ I i'K-TAL ADDKiiSS: BOX 80. TtTOTK'E OB' REAIOVAL.— Mrs Rovilt l^t winhus to inform her pupils and frinids that Bhe lias Removed to tho cxtremo end of r ficarbnrough Teiraco, by Brooke's Corner, r Parncll, whoro studies will bo resumed as for- I merly.



Land and Estate Agents ■ttjr L~ MITCHELL, ESTATE AND LAND AGENT, 8, MERCANTILE CnAMBKItS, QUEEJJ-STnEET {Next Bank of New Zealand). FOR SALE—A Very pretty i-ttobmed Cottage, Clarence-street, on Allotment 10 x 110; nearly now ; grounds tastefully laid out, and planted with valuable fruit tree 3; only S2BO for cash, or on oasy terms. AVONDALE ESTATE—I beg to announce that I have thu Sole AgonL-y ot tli!a,jnagnitlcent Property, and I dm instructed^ to offer the most liberal inducements- to anyone wishing to acquire a (rood Freehold within easy dis tance of Auckland. The Kstatc lias been sub divided into upwards of 19 ■ convenient-stood Lots, and I am propnrod to sell at per Singlo Allotment, or from 1 Acre and upwards at per aero. A YON DALE is within the radius of 5 miles from the City Railway Station, is close td the property, and a first-class lino of Omnibuses comiunnds the entire district, running regu larly into Auckland: AVONDALE preeontß a splendid opening for a Storekeeper, Bakor, Butcher, and Shoemaker, and In fact every trade should bo roprcsonted. GRAND ALLOTMENTS on the main road are now offared specially for business purposes, for which only £10 dopoait will bo accepted. MARKET GARDENERS AND STRAW BERRY GROWERS will find this land specially suitable GOOD COTTAGES can ho built to suit Buyers upon payment of small deposit, the balance being arranged on Building Society terms. FOR KVIERY ACRE bought £10 deposit or up wards will be asked. This i»an exceptional opportunity oll'erod. Tho balance can remain at i per cant, (or a torm. THKLAND has been well cultivated, is in good crass, and abounds In running crooks. THK FLAN Ol<' THIS ESTATE is now open, and I am Instructed by tho owner to sell on the terms now offered. A long list of other Properties and Houspb In tho City and Suburbs for Stile, also Farm and Forest Lands, for eomo of which pleaso see ad» yei'tiaomcnts on fourth page of "Herald" and Star. ■ — . Properties for Sale or to Let placed upon my books free of charge. Loans and Mortgages negotiated, and every olasa of Commission Business coudueted. W. L. MITCHELL, 8, Mercantilo Chambers. riHAS. XT QSMOND, LAND AND MONETARY AGENT, 11G, QUBEN-BTHEBT (Adjoining B. Tonkn and Co.'b). Bankers: National Bank of New Zealand (Limited). Mortgages and Loans Negotiated. Rents and Intoroßts Collected. Money Invcstod .on First-olasß Securities without ehargo. Estates managed for absentees. Valuations and Arbitrations undertaken. NaUvo Land affairs specially understood. Houses to Let and Properties for Sale placed on my list free of charge. Evory description of lp.nded property bought or sold to order. Lame sums to lend on flrat-class securities. TTf ANTKD TO pURCHASE. A!' "r 10-roomc.:l House iv Symoods-stroot or Kyhor Pass. A 9 or 10-roomed Houoo in Hobson-stroet or adjacont. To Rent or Incase, a small Houso of about six rooms, nnd from two to ton Acres of Land, near a Railway Station on the main line, not ovor 20 miles from Auckland. Small House and about a Acres Clay Land near Auckland. Seven Acres or mor» at Epsom. About 10 Acres, One-tree Hill. Nice little House and about 2 Acres at Remucra or Epsom. Good 7-roomed Hou3O within ten minutes'walk of Queon-Btrcot, Small Store tn a good position. Some Good Allotments at Blrker.'iead or North oo to. WANTED—Particulars of Properties For Sale, as I have many huyera and but few sellers. I havn a Client who has v tlrnt-vlass Rnn of Sii,'CO Acres of Natlvo Land In tho Walkato District. Ho Is anxious to moet with a partner who will Stock tho sauio with Hoi-bos and Horned Cattle. Tho land is surface-sown, nnd onlr ton miles from a Railway Station. There aro"two men residing on tho ground, and a Homestead Is in the course of erection. Good water and level land. Timber plentiful. Tji O R gAL E. rUTY "FREEHOLD pROPERTY. PONSONBY.—An excellent Houho of fonr large rooms, wttshhoußO and workshop, situated in the best part of Ponsonby. Gas In all the wwms, ilrst-clasa American range; also, gas btove. Two largo verandahs; the view from tho front one being vory pretty and cannot be intoreoptod. Tho allotment is tastefully laid out with flowers, the book portion being a kitchon garden. Price £360. with terms. MOUNT ROSKILIj (Valley Road)-A woll llntshod House of 7 rooms and two good Alotmonts of volcanic land. A fast rising district; fashionable, healthy, and pleasant neighbourhood; convoniont to churches, schools, and omnlbußes. iPJSO. MOUNT ROSKILL-Woll-lHiilt House of Seven Rooms, Stables, outbuildings; Aoroughly well finished; vory oo"voiiio«.« it: ovory respect, Largo allotment. Prici., £800. £2,600-IN THE CENTRE OF THE CITY-A large and commodious Btoro, nuUtof Concreto and Brick, with largo Dry Cellars, on an Al lotment 40 feet S3 foot 6 inohee. Buildings valued about £1,500; tho allotment worth at least £50 per foot. With flrst-class terms. ; £350 FOR AN 8-HOOMED HOUSE and Rood allotment, situated nwir Mr Morlor's Storo on the Great North Read A chance seldom met with. SUBURBAN pROPERTY.. £180 FOR A NEW 4-ROOMKD COTTAGE and a vory Largo Allotment, Bituated at Northcote, near the Wharf. £75—ALLOTMENT adjoining tho above; easy ferniß of payment. MOUNT ROSKILWI haTe a lot of-very cheap allotments in an estate which has only just come into the market. To working men desiriouß of Beonring a good piece of land of their own at a Email cost, and with very easy terms of payniont, it i 6 a grand chanoo. CORNER ALLOTMENT. BBLLWOOD ESTATE, Frontngo to tho Mount Roskill Road. £S per foot, PENROSE—An unequalled sito of 2} acres for a residence situated on nwing ground, com manding one of tho grandest views in the neighbourhood of Auckland. This site must be scon to bo appreciated. Price, £200. PANMURE—S Acres of first-class Volconlo L«.nd, under cultivation, being Lot i. Parish of Panmurc £50 por acre. PAREMAREMO—B2 Acres. £1 por acre. HELLYER'S GREEK—SO A ores. £1 por aero. LUCAS'S CREEK—32O Aores, with J-mile front ago to tho creek and i-rnile frontage to the main road to Northoote and Birkenhead. Tho Government landing place -deep water—is on tliis property. Tho land is au ploughable. Some few years ago a native sottloment was situated there, which fact in itself speaks for the quality of the soil. £800 cash, balance £700 al 7 por cent. MOUNT ROSKILL—B Allotments, 10s per foot: 3 ditto, £1 por foot; 4 ditto. £2 per foot All in good positions and convenient to the 'bus. MOUNT ROSKILL—B Aorcs Valcanio Land. £100 per acre. MOUNT ROSKILL—IO Acres Volcanic Land, £1,000. EPSOM—About 6 Acres, main road frontage. £300 por acre. HELENSVILLE — 220 Acres Splendid Land, with Railway Station on tho property. Price, £700; easy terms. TUAKAU — Two Township Allotmonta, £10 each* HAMILTON—About 1,500 Acres, abutting the main road and close to the station. The whole is well watered, level, and rich land. It is thoroughly well fenced. A first-class house and all necessary farm buildings orected there on. All further particulars as to prico, terms, reasons for selling, Sec, will be given on appli cation. It is a bargain seldom mot with. HAMILTON — Several splendid allotments adjoining tho New Railway Station; will be very valuable for an Hotel. JOHN SOPPET, House, Land, and General Commission Agent, No. 8, Queen- Btreet,haa for immediate sale (reallycheap) :— 1 comfortable 5-roomed Cottage, Ponsonby; (terms very easy); also, 1 7-roomed House. 1 5-roomod Houbo, 2 troomed Cottages, and 1 umall Store, in town; 2 Dairy Farms, 16 miles from town; 2 partly-improvod Bums, one 310 acros. the other 160 acres, about 181 miles from town; and several other City and Suburban Properties at equally Low Prioes. MT. CLAYTON » HOUSE, LAN©, COMMISSION AGENT AND SHIP BROKER Mionnenr* for aale ai Hamilton. Newcastle AlexwKlra. urn,: North Shore. A*"iit'j lent"" <"*"' secumy. Of:l.:«: a). liwimmoe Buildings. 17% J. MOSS & C O. ; T • HOI7.SF LANP.iSKSTATK AGKNTS. " W.- bui/ v .ntonn Owners or Property tha House!? or ..nd. for RENTAL OR s!aLE, an entered in us Registry Free of Charge, for th( Informatt } i of those who favour us with a cal at our offices, in Shortland-street. Money to Lend at Current Bates of Interest.



Sporting. LA D O ftf WILL HOLii A _1 CONSULTATION ON THE. TAKAFUNA EASTER HANDICAP. UNLIMITED NUMBER OF SUBSCRIBERS AT 10S EACH. Clogco April 2. TO bs Run April 5. First Horao Thirty per cent. Secbnd Horse Twenty per cent. Third Horse Fifteen per cant. Others divided. .Thirty-five per cent As the tinie froiii tho oponing to the drawing of this Consultation is rather shortjsiubicribefß are requeßted to make early application for P.O. Orders, Bank Notes, or Drafts accopted; add exchdngo to Cheques, and two Stamps for reply and result. Result posted to all Subscribers. Please write, in a legiblo hand, full name and address. Tickets may bo obtained by letter only from LA DON, Caro of 8. A. Ashor, Box 301,Post-offlco, Auck^ land, or 286, Quoen-stroet, Auckland. Registered Letters not accepted. Telegrams not accepted. "VT O W OPEN. MARTINI-HENRY'S CONSULTATION ON EASTER HANDICAP. To be RUN Uth APRIL, 18M. AVitL CLOSE APRIL 11. £500-1,000 MEMBERS AT J^S EACH.-£ooo latHorso .- .. M2O 2nd Horao §0 3rd Horso °t Startors (divided) 75 Non-Startemidivldeil) 75 2 Cash Awards, each iWt .. .. 10 1~„~I? - " M 1 „ „ „ » •• •• 20 £500 Application by letter only, with two stomps for replies. Address :— * MARTINI-HENRY. C/o J, Condon, Thistle Hotel. Queen-Btrcct qyD kc V GOLD CUP. TO BE RUN ON" EASTER MONDAY. Tho Groat '.'MALABAR" Club are desirous of making it known to their numerous patrons and the public that the First of their Series of Consultation!! on the above event is NOW OPEN. NO. 1 OF OUR SERIES. SHARES, 5s EACH. Tho Press exposures of the bod and worthless amongst sweep promoters has had the effect of relegating those gentlemen to private, life, and it is all the more to be hoped that thase who now remain, tried and true though they bo, should have at each drawing a Press represen tative, to prove boyond a doubt tho genuino ncJn of the affair. Firat Horse .. £1.003 ! Starters divide..£2oo Second do. .. JOO Noh-startors do. a0 Third do. .. 200 Total .. £2,000 The public, on reading the foregoing, will at once observo that our programme is identical in every respect with that put forward by rival establishments with this amazing difforonce: That to become a Shareholder in their Consul tation, entitling yon, if fortunate, to win £1,000, yon require to invest one pound, whereas, in this our great effort, you merely require to in vest 5a in order to secure you the whining of the same amount, or should you speculate a Pound, you for that amount have Four Chances of winning fii.ooo as against one given by others. FOUR TICKETS FOR £1 i But ono or more will bo sent to any address. Prospectus free oh application. Em-lose envelope, plainly directed. Result of each drawing sent at once to every aubscriber. Idiots sent by return post. Address by letter only, " MALABAR," care G. B. Wilson, Pas toral Chambers. Georgo-Btroet, Bydnev. N.S.W. ■FIDELITY COMPANY'S PiKArt CHRISTCHURCH -CIKOft SbjpilU. AUTUMN. ajJ-UvV. Raoo April U. Close about April Id 36 Nominations and 40 Ca^BftndSi Gbeat Autumn HAsrtmok First .. .. ... ~ ~ «00 Second „ 800 Third - 100 All othew divided.. „ 300 10 Bonds at £20 oach „ -200 30 Bonds at £10 each v .. 3UO Total, 76 prizes .. ..«1500 Thero will be Three Separate Drawings tor Eaoh Ticket, viz., One Drawing for the Race, and Two Separate Drawings for the 40 Bonds. Programmes £1 each, and two 2d nt&mps, Cheques (with Is exohange) to ba payable only to aNo or to Bearer. P.O. Orders payable to Fidelity 00. only. It half-notes, sond* by separata posts. Registered Letters or Tole grums not accepted. _ Address onfy to "Fidelity Company,cara ol Alfred _ Cwneron's Box No. 251, Dunedin." APPLY EARLY.-TIMB LIMITED, BUN ON Uih APRIL. ■CQnnn I win close > i?Qnnn jjdUW) \ lU h APRIL, 1884. r *£>""" riHRISTCHURCH RACES, To be Run uth APRIL. 6COO MEMBERS AT 16s. 156 PRIZES. Each Ticket has Nine Chances. AUTUMN HAND? CASH PRIZES. CAP—36 Nomlnationn. 2at 100 £200 FIRST «600 8 „ 50 150 SECOND 300 4 „ 2S 100 THIRD 150 10 „ 20 200 STARTERS, about 10,, 15 108 £83eaoh 123 20,, 10 200 NON-STARTERS 40,, 8 320 £12oach 350 31,, 5 155 £1525 120 Prizes. £1475 158 PRIZES. Each Tickot has Nino Chances, and oan obtain a Prlzo in each of tho Nine Drawings, Ploaso send P.O. Ordera when convenient, also Two Stomps lor replies. Country Cheques must hare Ono Shilling exohange added. Address all letters— .... / ADa. MANTUA, \ _Qfinn J Care of Mr ABBAnAM, t jporjOO &JUUU < Box sst, Post-offloe, 'r&OVVV { DUKEDIN. ) N.B.—Please apply early, as this Consultation will fill rapidly, over 600 having been already disposed of to persons whose applications ar rived late for previous Sweep. Insurance. XTBW ZEALAND INSURANCE J3| COMPANY (FIRE AND MARINE). Capital £1,000,000. Paid-up and Reserve Funda £400,000. Protection from FIRKob MARINE LOBB Can bb Effbotbd in this OompanV. CLAIMS MBT WITH PROMPTITUDB AND LIBERALITY. JAMEB BUTTLE. Mittager. /GOVERNMENT LIFE INSURANCE. H_DOrncßi PROVINCIAL BUILDINGS, Wellington. Xl» ONtT NBW ZEALAND H»B OF«0«, GOVERNMENT SECURITY, MUTUAL INBURANCK. LOWEST PREMIUMS. the Ordinary Branch Offers an losurance of rfll.MO at the premium charged elsewhere for £1,000, equivalent to An Immediate Bonus op £200, In addition to Full Participation in Profit*. WORKMAN'S INSURANCE Specially provided for in the INDUSTRIAL BRANCH. PoMciKs Issued from £5 Upwards, wite _-PARTICIPATION IN PROFITS. „ PREMIUMS PAVAttT.TC WEEKLY, For whioh a Collector will call. SPECIAL TABLES FOR CHILDREN, Policies of £20 and Upwards, after Threi Years, can be surrendered for Cash, or for i Free Policy. LIBERAL REGULATIONS. NOTE.—The Government not only brings In surance within the reach of nearly every man woman, and child in the community, but pro vidos tho description of policy and mode of pay ment bost suited to the requirements of each. D _ w «...~—~< COMMISSIOH""" dm Okkicks in New Zealand: Hioh-strebt DIRECTORS: BD wm J. 8^ cMDalgcty^ Co.) k Chaima n ' Hon. George McLean, M.L.C. Robert Stout. ALL PROFITS BELONG TO THE MEMBERS Policies Unconditional, Unchallenqabu and Indefeasible. H. S. H. LYALL, Secretary. Gentlemen required to act as Travellln Almonte. Liberal tennß to capable men. JCIIARLESWORTH, Arohited • Offlco: St. Mungo Chambers, opposil Bank of New Zealand, Queen-street. -fj^DWARD BARTLEY, Ajcbitwt, Btiol J_ bury'g Buildings, Queea^eet.



Aquatics. . ■~,»'ir--'-'v" ' -pONSONDT ANNUAL REdATfA. EASTER MONDAY, 14tu AFRIT , 1884 Pitßtss ■ ~ , His Worsliip lilt Wr* "f Atjcutana. PIIKS'DEST : Thos. ro«-ni:k, Ksi).. M.H.R. VICB-I'MMIS'SiCN: A. BoarTliiiiiff, !<>'!. \V'jswun«un. Van,. SL'J.B 3. H. UiiUHi ii<l. o. i- '*i t sq., J1.H.11. Captain Harn&a. COMMnTEB: Mcasw J. CtiMitnvlMin. J. Uacrc. F. JaKßor, h. (filmcr. 11.l1. ..O!iK»f«rd. T. T. Mawflci.!, O. Smitli. V. -'I- uwuHo-, .1. V. Mprpcth. L. Pbillips .1. Sfrtart. W. HinforJ. UWal nun. A. W. Forqnliav. W. Sloanc, Hie* Cttiimr. V. Quick. Alfred Jojics, E. Lewis, U. Cu!p»», «na Uuptnin farquha?. Umpirh; Jatncs Sltfdart, Est). Sta-rtbr : Captain W. FarquhaT. Treasurer : W. F. Jones. PROGRAMME; Ist Hack; YACHTS of 7 toira aiid over, sailed by owacrß or amateurs. 2nd Kack. AMATEUR SCU! XKIIS. 3l'D RAfK. YACHTS AN'I) S.MLISG BOATS, i tons und notuXCOOdlngi wn». iTfi UaH:k. WHAI.K.1 OAT HACK (ssaiortl. for Allcomers, under I'onHOliby ilctatUU'i'.l"* sni Rack. YACHTS AX!) SAILING B'>ATS, decked or half-dcckod, tinder 4 tons. fni Race. FOUKOAREO GIGS (no outrig^era). the preinsrty of any recognised Rowing Club, rowed by Amateurs, members bt the same, under 21 years of age. 7th Race. FIRST-CLASS OPEN SAILING BOATS (as per Rule 26). Bth Race. FOUR-OARED GIGS fie outriggers) the property of nfly recognised Rowing Club, rowed by Amawiirs, members of tho same. oth RACfsi SECOND-CLASS OPBN "AILING BOATS (as per Rtile 26). . .. 10-iH iiib WHALEBOATS, rowed «/ Amateurs under 21 years. llTn Rack. ROB ROY CANOES (built of wood). 12th Race. OPEN SAILING BOATS (not exceeding 13 feet overall). 13iil RAcis. DINGIIiS (not exceeding \i feet overall no out riggers or Blidiug-seats), rowed by Boys under 16 years old. ltaa Race. MERCHANT VESSEI^" AND STEAMERS' FOUKAjARED GiGS. - First prize, £6; second prize, £2. Courbu: To bo fixed on Flagship. 13th Rack. For Boys of tho Kohimarama Training School. 10th Race. TUBS. I"tii Race. MODEL YACHTS, under 1 feet. D. F. EVANS, Hon. Bee. Railways- TyTEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. AUCKLAND SECTION. ST. PATRICK'S DAY, MONDAY. 17th MARCH, 1884. Saturday Boturn Tickets will bo issued, eny station to any station, avallablo to the day ""^ _ V. MAGDONALD, District Manager. Educational. ELOCUTION.— Lessons given in the Art of Elocution (either in class or privately) by Mr Boat. Classes are being formed. Schools altcndod. Terms, etc, on application-.— Address Strnan House, Hobson-street. OOK-KEEPlNG.—Evening Classes for hMruotioo in Book-keeping, Writing, \KtW3Rc, aud English Composition, Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, 7 till 9 P.m. O«m ---diflatoB prapared for the Civil Service Exami nations, «nd lessons given in advanced Mathe inatifi*. Address coiner of Nelion and Cook streew. Tormß. *1 per month, payable to arl- Tftnce. Messrs M. F. Daly and Horace Smith (Chnrea of England Grammar Sohooi, AtUJk landl. ■ nnHB REV. T. M. HUMPHREYS, 8.A., 1 CambridKO, wIU receive a limited number Dally Puplle and Boarders at Rosoneath. Lower tcmuera! from MONDAY, Brd MARCH.-Full particuTars on application. R \V. H. WEBB, L.S.S.A., &0., ACADEMY OF MUSIC. OAK HOUBE. HOBSON-STREET (3 doors from Cook-Btxeet)i Teachor of Pianoforte. Organ, Harmonium ■ and Harmony. Terms on application. In Classes— RUDIMENTS OF MUSIO THKORY OF MUBIC HARMONY. There are separate Classes for Elementary nnd Advanced Students, conducted on the principles of the Royal Academy of Music, Term of 18 Lessons—Ono Guinea. fl Address Caro ef Mb A. Kaoy. Auckland \Cucio ■Vra'-tfioTw Q'leen-Btrent. Uunsmith. y-v E V I T T , * GUNMAKER, 251, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND (Opposite the City Market). ESTABLIWHKB 1859. Intending Buyers should inspeot the large Btock of Breeoh and Muzzle-loading Guns on hand. They will see tho best value in Auck land. Every gun thoroughly examined and guaranteed before delivery. Hammerless Guns wKh Siemon'B Patent Steel Barrels, 12 and 20 gauge; Silver's Patent Anti-recoil Butt Plates Wsbley'e Bull Dor and Irish Constabulary Re volvers, also his Now Patent Self-extracting Revolver; Kynoch's Patent "Perfect" Re loading Metallic Cartridge Cases and Crimpers Eley's Revolver Ammunition and Metallic Cartridge Cases; Newcastle Chilled Shot; Curtiss and Harvey and Pigon Wilk'a and Laurence's Gunpowder; Eley's Wadding and Cartridge Cases; Powder Flasks, Shot Pouches, Game Bags, Gun Cases, Cartridge Belts, Gun Oil. Tow for Gun Cleaning, Ferret Muzzles and Bells, Saloon Rifles. Air Canes, Breech-loading Implements, Fishing Tackle. Cutlery, Fire- WREPAIRS, including Browning end.Be stocking, specially attended to, and s-ttefactio guaranteed. 1). EVITT, GUNMAKER AND IMPORTER, 251, QUKKN-STBEET, AUCKLAND (Opposite the City Marka Barristers and Solicitors. -j M . SPEED, BARRISTER AND SOLICITOR. HWH-STRKET. ■ ________^—— MR. A. E. WHITAKER BARRISTER AND SOLICITOR. OFFICE: CORNEB OF HIGH-BTBKET AND VULCAN LANK "fVTEW DRESSMAKER'S AND MIL IN LINER'S ESTABLISHMENT. - MR! DAVY has much pleasure In informing th Ladies of the City of Auckland and tiuburb that she has commenced business in Hobwjti Btreet, opposite Clyde House, as DREBS MAKER and MILLINER, and hopes, byendec vonring to please and by Reasonable Chargei tomeraaßhareoftheLadies'patronage. StaH Hate and Bonnets Cleaned. Also, Mnsle, Draw in&_d Wax and other Fancy Work taught b: the Mifiaes Davy



Amusements. mHEA TE E ROYAL. TOOSIGHT^ Flflß BIUU^I^AItATByit DBAMATIC In aid Ot their Wardrobe Fund. The three-act 1 Irama (its Firtt Production in New Zealand), ST. PATRICK'S EVE! 08, DUEL. IN THE SNOW! A M?*MW« Assisted by . , ffiH»lfll«ry Ashton and Mrs Lachlan MeM-wan, Thirty Atr-Hjfnd Ladies have klnd?yjc»on their services f«f thr Great Bal Masque oconfiv The Artillery ISand ha J»'O ktadly given their services. Tho Waiteniafa Strl«s Band preside in the Orchestra. Curtain rises at 8. AOtaiselon: Circle, is; Stalls, 2s Cd; Pit, le. Carriages ordered ?or 11. „_ ~„ Secretary £ni Treitsnrer. W. SIANLH.Y. r\ pc v T*~ house. THURSDAY. FIUDAyTand SiTt/HDAY, MARCH 20, 21, and 2t SMTJNEE ON SATURDAY AFTERNOON. Children fit" rilt «Bo Chavlfable I/wtitutiotw Free. Under the l'atrtsnago of tlie Mayoi'and Counclllofa qtSyflney. , GIWWD PANORAMA OF THE WOULD I ! Including ».j. COLOSSAL MIRROR OK NEW ZEALAND, SYDNEY, and MELBOURNE,. With VIEWS, of JEWISH s¥#AGOGtJE, SYDNEY (Interior and Exterior), cost 630,000. Also. Viswß ot tho Melbourne ppA Sydney Ex hibition. Rotouiahaiia Uikes and Te/racoe, ZULU WAR. &c; also Views of thO EIGHT HOURS DEMONSTItATIOK. The Btart and Procession on the March down Queen-etroet; the Finish of the Races, includ ing the KISa-IN-THE-RING, with a Young Man in the foreground in the fetr act pf osctria tion. These Views will be magnified up to ISft., bringing the Figures out nearly to life Bifc TO BE GIVKN AWaY, TWO TICKEI'S IN GRAND ART UNION OF PANOHAMA To each Purchaser of Dress Circle Tickets, One Ticket to each purchaser of Stall Tiskijte. Also, will bo eiven away each eveninff, ONE of Herbert H. Smith's „,„„,-,, ECLIPSE COTTAGE STOVKS. To avoid the cvaah ot the doors and the incon venience of giviflg tljs Art Union^ Tickets, persons can obtain ticXefa f<?r tiie Entertain ment, with Art Union Tickets, at the Stationers, Exhibited in all tho large halls of Melbourns Bfid Sydney. Send for Circular. TeudcFS. "VTEW ZEALAND . BAIL WAYS. PICTON-HURUNUI RAILWAY. DASHWOOD CONTRACT-FORMATION. Written Tenders will be received at this Office until No&i of SATURDAY, the 13th April. 1831, for tho above Contract. They aro to be marked on the outaido "Tender for DoshwoOtl Contract," and addressee! to tho Hon. the Minis ter for f ublic Works, Dunedinj Telegraphic Tenders, similarly addressed and marked, win be received if presented at any lekgraphic Office by Noon of the satno date, provided lhat written Tenders are lodged at any District or Kesident Engineer's Office by the game hour. Drawings, Specifications, and General Condi tions may be seen at this Office, and at the Public Works Offices at Nelson, blecheim. Christchurch, AVellingtnn, and Auckland, las lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. By command,- W. N. BLAIR, Engineer in Charge Af.T. Publio Works Oflioii, Dtinedin. March l-JfSSl^ mO CARPENTERS AND BUILDERS. Pla»s and specifications for Mr Hill's n6l? Pharmacy, &c, in the New North Road, are now ready, and tenders for the same aro invited until WKDNIWDA V EVEN ING, March 19. T. B. HILL, Chensist, 150, Queen-street. mO BUILDERS & ifiOKFOUNDERS. Tondors will be received until Noon of SATURDAY, March-22nd, for tho Erection of Iron Verandah in front of Mr S. Coombi s s pro mises.Queen-stree^ BART , jEY Architect . rp o —3 v i l d c ii s. Tenders will be received until noon of SATURDAY, 22nd, for the Erection of Stables DaVOnP°rt ED. HARTLEY, A^itect. TTTH B' C I L D" E li S. The Time of receiving tenders for the Fr«--' Bon of Hotel at Helonsvillc id Extended to noon on SATURDAY, the 22nd instant. ■ EDWD. MAHOXEY & SON. Architects. mENDERS are requifed for the erection L of a Factory Building at Wairoa Soutlv Plans and specifications at our OfHco. after 12 noon TUESDAY next, tho 18ih instant. The lowest tendor not necessarily accepted. INGRAM & CO.. Engineers, &c, Victoria and High-streete. O CARPENTERS.—Tenders will bo received at Mr Tanner's Office,' 8, Queen rcet (where specifications may be seen) up to p.m. of WEDNESDAY. 20th iiist,. for the Erection of a i roomod Cottage at North fahore. Public Koiiccs. DIANOFORTES Tuned, Regulated, and' Repaired by an Experienced Hand from Klrkman's London Firm. Single tuning, ss.— Address W. Sior, Stab office. O BUILDERS ' AND PROPERTY OWNERS. The undersigned are prepared to Excavate Allotments in the Lower Parts of the City upon specially favourable terms. W. & G WINSTONE, p H I 8.1 8 OF DRAWERS Verr Handsome Chi»tß of Drawers, in Rich Mottled : KanH,arenowßßllinß^t the tollowtnij prices for Cash:—The Duke of Edinburgh Chest rf Right Drawers (the bonnet drawer richlx panelled with totara, bird, and rewa rewal M 9s; Five Drawer Chests. SA, The above articles have always given great satisfaction, tad be oome more beautiful with ago. , : W. NORRIB, TopofBHORTLArrp^TnMCT. <3 A IT' SALT. SALT TO ARRIVE, Ex BRINHILDA* AND RANGITIKEI, FROM LONDON 2ioo Bags W. & \V. Coarse Salt lioo do do ' Fine do 100 do St. Übo's do POTTER & CO., Durham-street. H. KEESING, Licensed Water ■ Works Plumber, No. 62, Victoria street, opposite Holland and Butler's. Water aid on at the very loweßt rates. Plumbing and Gas-Stting prompUy attended to. Tinware always on hand, or made to order. RogJ"? neatly and promptly executed. Cheapest anop toTown ' r>BAD! •DEAD! TJBADI cSionM; itao, tor aU the leeOiag journato in erorv nart ot tho world- , , ~ StteOperVHoußeandTheatreßoyal. ■■ _- The Manager of the Agenoy having been ap pointed Agent ana Correspondent for leading ournals in all parts of the Australasian Colo nies, and being, in receipt of Exchanges, has opened a well-flgtited and oommodious Beading Room forthe convenience of hi* olienta. WILLIAM SYLVESTER PULFOBD, NEW ZEALAND & INTBROOLONIAX NEWS & DVBRTISING AGENCY, NO. 18, SHOBILAyP-STBEBT, AUCKLAND, "tCANA D I N E JEWELLER. AND SEWING 'MACHINIST Corner of VermoDt and oliphant-streets, off Ponsonby Rood, Auckland. Every description ot Clocks, Watchiss. Jewe lery, Bewing Machines, Accordions, Concertina! and Flutinas Repaired. GOOD WOKKMANSHIP AND JIODBKATK CHABOK Agent for Messrs Icke and Son's Leather Belting (double and single). MANUFACTURE OT^OMOKW.-AHD OANDI^BK»o^a OTHKB Map and Candle Work»: PAiwitu Oil Works: CUBTOMB-BTBMTWBBT. Warehouse and Offices i Lowkb Atßlw •TBEBT. pub Purchasers ot TAttow. Del) rarr taken at their Pamell Woiki on



Amusements. A BBOTT'S O^ERA HOUSE. J\ l-cssecs ana Direotors: „ fens wiLMAjg^gAwnm. am> Treasurer Z...... .«»ig Musical Conductor Mr W. Harrison. POSITIVELY LAST THREE NIGHTS LAST THREE .NIgHTS LAST THREE NIGHTfe . . POSITIVELY LAST THREE NIGHTS Of the Brilliant Performances of tho ROYAL /-IOMIC i»PJJ}A (IPifSiSv lioYAi, voaic Upkra uomfah* THIS (MONDAY) EVENING (ST. PATRICK'S NIGHT), Will bo given for the Last.limo, THK CROWNING TRIUMPH OS" THE -■'■ ;■'' - LES CS Dl CSS ■ 0j«, THE BELLS OF NORMANDY, nxwr r^St«2§ coHie OPERA. EVER BBKN IN NEW ZEALAND. Tuksihy and Wednesday Evenings, VAi jß mcWv^? S^pfe^ D When Most Popular Work, PATIENCE. PATIENCE. N.B.'-As positivelToNLY TWO Topreßonta lionsoi Unfavourite P\ ece.™Tv bl?eBSaW. application for aeats is absolutely ncceßSury. PRICKB OF ADMISSION: Dress Cibci.e and Ob- SHir jrtwoß CHESTRA STALLS ... f^fg™^ ' !**"* •• .: two smiuNcis JStefiKß raw* « TN° B%mnibt«c ß ?«the various suburbs will bo in attendance every evening after Hie OpS™" 0 NOBILI. Business Manager. . XCELSIOR LODGE, JN.Z.u.u.x.— A Grand Concert and Literary Entortota mn.it will be held in the Franklin Road School- „ room on WEDN KSDAY, the 19th instant, mat* j : o?te°Mnncr Fund. An excf oat programmo fsprOvlrleU for the occasion. The chair wm 00 occupied by Jlr D. Goldio, assisted by jtfr Nell Snd&eßev.MrßooUiroyd. Tickets. 18 each. | lhwfs open at 7.30. commenco at 8 shariV-A, , Anderson. ■ ■ .■ j,. TJemMRXTand Oi? iiv/x;.-hi, I~\t Patrick's Nktht.-An enjoyablo SI Fatj ;.' ridrt Visit withbut wbiskv.-A Soiree ana ;- Concert in Connection with the aboveßootey wiU be held in tho Newmarket Hall on MON TI A Vi7th Tea at 0.30; Concert, 7,30. All are ■RvuJ" TickcS-Adulta. 13 Cd; Children. 18. ZNOIKG.-PRUF. BERNARD V m 1 return about 18th instant, andißwoo Tuition about 11,6 beginning of n A.pril £«*; Afternoon and Evening Classes *Mfeiorm&l _; at Pnrnell, Ponsoaby. Rerouera, Mount Eden. Vnrth Shore Sec. Indies and gentlemen de slr°ous of loin'ini are requested to apP y «*£. | Private Drawing-room Classes and Uubß can be formed and receive tuition• Specialties, the , NewWnltz English Slow Waltz, French CoHJ flow. &oV A Special Waltz Class will be heW once a week. Board and Residence. GO VEEN OR BROWNE HOTEL-, ~ HOBSON-STREET. 7AWHIA," KAWHM^* NIL DESPKKANDUM REBTAURAj|§|Sf Meals "*• "w/w"^ _, h, K. VAIL — PROI-KIETOB — L.. K. VAHI. ~;^ Tjtnd itnd General Commission Agent. fpTLB.BLB.y HOUSE, VY WeJXKSLKY-BT., AUCKLAND ,/ -, (Three doors west from Hobaon-streea BOARD AND RESIDENCE. A Good Table kept; lofty nnd a w f ? l u-v?S t"S'S* Bedrooms. Plungeand Shower Bathfl; and every ■ convenience to ensure the comfort of Boarders and YMlors. Torms, £1 per week. M. MABON Cate of Wellington), Proprietress • -.' • i»rapery THIRST STOCK-TAKING SALE ;, < - i - AT - ■ rnHS ""DON "STAHCHE," ;; The xJon JMLarche, - . ■ • 247, QOEEN-STEEET. ■■ ;_ ,?j AUTUM^°AifD wTN^n^vkTlKa. " '"* LAST SEVENTEEN j^ NM DAYB , - , A. LE iSUEUR i Respectfully Solicits Special Notice to the tol- " lowing Desperately CHEAP LINKS:- . ~: 600 STRAW HATS, at from ljd to 6d each. ' All tho most fashionablo shapes at very low - , 'Bosf^AfiW 'SAILOR SHAPES, from.l« , A LTrfe' Stock of FANCY SASH RIBBONS, at | B.ae^cloSxSi^^^VES.edper - JOS^EraiNE CUT KID GLOVES, from la per Feather's, Flower-, Lace, and Fancy Goods ara Renmtain^ Stoc^o? SUNSttSiES are Marrel-_ FANC\ ynil^"-3TUFFS and PRINTS, from v LAcf an rdf"MUSLIN CURTAINS (6 yards); [hi Cretonnes? Shirftngs. Flannels. ,&s., ar» also' worthy of Iminodiate Inepeotion. . _, THIS BONA FIDE SALE ■/ WILL I-AST ONLY „_" J SEVENTEEN DAYS LONGER. •IB ON M A~ R C H Jt;/' Next Hmvin Bros., Grocers. yr, I f fiH.y>i!tKKP V ■i 'SYSTEM' j ' , r%\ ail. O Kf, O R A VER S. t • MVU.INKIiK; k.VI>OrTFITTJSR3, "HOf-aspN'dTJtKßi*,. ";■ HAVB A wkIJ^ASaOHTBD STOCK :| ■ :■/,'.■• : ::_.: jr rtn ',•.-■'■■ ■ bektA'J-ASS auo!>B. : .11 r»-v»^K •r.up-'i,' >r ■ifttmi* tasforo being rhf, it(t>««iHirr. I'aVJiiffi-. #v-7km tiai been o«S «ii '•■ . ,"-«i twos, ny ansbling thora •: vith :in»'f.' ■< -mi,-- * pwure necessaries to | the flMicot i-i.s.-i1-'!*- >"«r - ..mr-rt.is.i:. v:ntr Cash Customers receive 5 per cent. Dtaconnt . s (one sbllUnist in the ponnd ntarling) on all parcels of Ms and npwarda. T>AINBRIBGE'S TIME TABLE. From Union Bank—32 minutes past the hour and 2.H miuutea to the hour, , From The Thheb Lami'S—T. minutes to the hour, and every hour. t • .„ Night Tun-s fkom Town—ljast B,J-past 9, i-past 10, and 1-pant 11. From Thrbb Lamps— ■ , From Ukiox Bank to Shioi.V Bkach-7 minutes past 9,7 minutes past 11,7 irinutes part r 2,7 minutca pas! 4, " minutes pasts,23 minutes past 6, and 37 minutes paat 7. ~ ..; Shelly Beach -&3Q a.:ra., 8.45 ojn, 10.3a a.m., L3O p.m., 3.30 p.m., 1.30 p.m., and 7.16 P'Batokdats phom shelly Beact-S.BO a.m/ Slo a.m., l<*.So a.ro., 1130 p.m. From UNION I ANK—9.7 a.m. 11.7 a.m. and 1.7 p.m. TTOLLIS & CO -B LINE OF COACHES. LeaveOnbhxwoa XciaveAotjjxanb ;, (Manukau Hotel). (Greyhound Hotel) »,i ji.oa.rn. 9.lSa,m. - ■-. 8.30 a.m. , ■ .2 ■„ 10.80a.m, 9.0 a.m. * li-?> jn ' a«a.m. qS 13.15 p.m ---10.80 a.B. «°£ 1.0 pjn. , % 11.15 a.m. «6o 2.0 h.m. ; . 12.18 p.m. s 2.15 p.m., 1.0 ».m. j£q f 15 p.m. 1.30 p.m. Htf3 .;: f2> m-, ■ • -3.0 p.m. <fe» 5.0 P-m. - , ;p 1.0 p.m. 7^o ' j Sai.*'^j«fli.op.m. S^S eaturdayMOp.m. . ; v| - (Lai p.m. OEM 11 p.m. ' Monfla-, 6.0 p.m. gSB Mondays, ltO p.m. „ aus^AYß. . ffiPSH BDNDAysj S-JWaii-. 10.0 a.m. - Uncoil - Z.OPJO. i,3op.ir. 8.0 p.m. ' Coaches for Speoial Trips, Brakeß,,Bng«es, and Saddle floraes for hire, at Manukan .;; Stablea, Lowerjuueen-rtteefeOMtonßa. . HOLLI3 & CO., Preprietoie,