The Auckland Evening Star.

v OL. XXIV.—NO. 4,363

AUCKLAND, N.Z, MONDAY, MAY 12. 1884.

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.; • Shipping. 4_*_T mt- TPACWIO MAILSTEAI :r*>T'itA JL SHH J CO. «..;v;.- -. <<1y *^rag^^^"Tin:ouf!n the uniti __v,_ T STATES OF AMERICA, V" HONOLULU, TO GREAT BRITAIN. Under Postal Contract with tho Governments N cv.- Zealand and New South Wales. Pr.ssbngoni liookotl through to Liverpo Ixmdon. or Paris, via tho Great Overland Ro. pf America, via I he Steanwra Of the Atlanl Lines from Now York. L i -""-,c o» I Date ol fctcamor, I'or.s.' Sailing to «;\iHii,- - i M ~lßs_ ! —— w .„, ~ ,_>_.-i-a.6ui ISB4. Ecaiandia 3.20. _- Maya. a___^£i"_ rdnoy*---| 3-""- Ma-v-'« June 21 Australia I 3.SCC June 28 July i 2 .AliliSi- First-cla?8 £ft;and upwards b1eerag0............ £32 3s Hd and upwards l irsl class to San Francisco £10 Steerage £20 Throiurb Cabin Passengers are permitted i lay over at Honolulu, or any of tho cities of t_ Unitel.' states, not to exceed six months. SOUTHERN PACIFIC ROUTE. Passengers to and from Europo may, withor extra cost, avail themselves of tho Souther IJ_ci_k-ic1 J_ci_k-ic Railroad and its connections, thereb avoiding the winter cold of tho Northern routi No Shipping Orders will bo issued after _ p.rt on the day before tho _ailing 'of steamers for Sa .raucisco. For freight rates and all other informatioi apply to THOS. T. GAMBLE, Agent, _^ ___^ Lower Queen-street. ~^_7FZ t\ RIE JNT LINE ';;._';.•-:•'■. '."'-5(5* -';'*;'■-'?'.'' Under contract with tho No^ ■"—-■-•-—■ ' South Walea Govorumeut fo th"rmiveya-..-?or Mails. The __o!_-iui. sUtei-iii-iliiy,. behnging to th, _. ;','il_9°- anil "U: '"••■•itl *- Co. will leavi and MLLBOURNE on the under £**■ ■:- - ' i-rned dates fur I . IN i JON, via AD KLAI l)>. Hi' 00. HAIfCIA (at steamer's optionj.SUKZ __d NAPLES:—- Steamer. lfYoin Sydney.i From Melb'urno tio-RiA Maylo Ma^To H™l*. Maygl May 30 P°TOS' June- June 12 Obi-NT Juno 2. J)_ino2o _. And fortnightly thereaftor. S'hroutfh fa*os to London, £21 to £75. 1 as?(rr!«ivs eecuro special advantages by --.-*" '■''"■'; Inrough from New Zealand. Second f;. «'■'; _. ssengers by Orir nt steamer are pro vide. I'.iu-. Baloon passages to Sydney or Melbourne. NAPLES TO LONDON by Rail.—Special Rrrangf.menta made with Messrs Cook and Sons jr the issue of through tickets at greatly re t:ccd rates. I'ASSAGES FROM IXINDON.-Speclalfaclli tice aflorded for bringing out Friends and R( alivos by pro-payment of the passaae-mone^ he.-.. -.I'KCIAL RETURN TICKETS, availablo foi 12 months, are issued at the following rates :— First. Saloon _ _ _ £117 Second Saloon _. £77 PARCELS BOOKED THROUGH to LON DON at ltoducod Rates. For further particulars apply to UNION STEAMSHIP f'OMPANY OI NEW ZEALAND LIMITED), Agents i.i New Zealand. F *'___,_?! TTNION steamship ~ n!P.<_ %J COMPANY OF NEW SEps\ ZEALAND (LIMITED).' TIMIC TABLE.-Jlay. bolt TARANAKI, NELSON, 1 _CTON, WKL LINGTON, LSTTELTON, AND WEST COAST TORTS (from Manukau). S-ea-.v.r. | Date ol Sailing. | Hawka I Tues., 13, n.;Jon.m. I S. 10 a.m. Ro.OKUA | Tuea., 20.3 p.m. I 2 p.m. FOR GISBORNE, NAPIER, WELLINGTON LYTTELTO: . AND PORT CHALMERS ifrom Auckland). RINGAKOOMA I Thurs., 15. -.loon I — Rotomaiiaxal Thurs., ii. noon I — .'OR M •-Li'!lL'itNl. (via Bloff). RtKQAROOMAt I Thurs., 15. noon | — Rotomahana | Tliurs.,- 22 noon \ — | teals at ifuhart. FOR ..YDN.V. Waiiiqka I Tues,. 20, 5 p.m. j — FOB SUVA AND H.VUI.A, ~ Pknbui.v I Mon., June 2, 5 p.m. | — (No cargo aftt-r noon). FOR RUSBKLL AND KAWAKAWA. Rinoahooaia I 310 n.. 12. 5 p.m. i — Cargo must be booked and alongside Two Uouna before advertised time of departure. Passage Tickots must bo taken at the Com pany'e Office (Auckland Branch). Fort-street. _____ *- XTORTHERN STEAM -M___fft -Ll SHIP CO. (LIMITED). Tlmk-tabli-.-May. , '^_s__K>a_»» t' (i.Vcatlicr and other Circum stances Permitting.) FROM QU_aSN--TR__-T WHARF. FOR TAURANGA AND BAY OF PLENTY PORTS. STBA.-KK. I OATH OF HAIT.I. O. Glonelg Monday, 12 5 p.m. Glenelg Thursday, 15. 5 p.m. Wellington Monday, 19, 7 p.m. Wellington Thursday. 22. 7 p.m. Glenelg Monday, 20, 5 p.m. Glenelg 1 Thursday, 29, 5 p.m. i Connects at Tauranga for Opotiki Stafli. ! and Bay of Plenty Ports every I Tuesday. gou Russell, Whakqaiioa. and Manoonci. Wellington Monday, 12, 7 p.m. Glenelg Monday. 19, G p.m. Wellington Monday, 2G, 7 p.m. For Whanqarki, W__.ga„_i Heads, and Manqapai. Macgregor | Evory Tuoaday, 7 p.m. Fob Whangarei and Wh_n<'a__i Head. (Carrying passengers and cargo for Waipu). Macgregor | Every Tuesday and Friday,7p.m, Fob Mmhouht Bay. Rowena 1 Every Monday, 7 p.m. Fob Great Babeikr, Tkyi-iie.a, Port Fitz- ROY, AND WhANOAI'ABAPAKA. Rowena | Every Thursday, 5 p.m. FROM MANUKAU. For Waitara. Argvle | Monday, 12,1 p.m. Douglas | Monday. 12,1 p.m. Cargo must be bookod and alongside Two Hours before advertised time of departure. Passage Tickets must be taken at tho Com pany's Office, No. 67, Qneen-Btreet. Auckland. r £AT :r A TJ. C X LAND From Auckland—Jtondays, G a.m. & 3.30 p.m. „ ~. Tuesdays „ ~ „ „ Fridays „ ~ „ „ Saturdays, 1 p.m. From Riveuhead— Mondays, S a.m. „ „ Tuesdays „ Fridays „ „ Saturdays ~ and 4 p.m. FromAuCKi-ANo to Wade. Wednesdays, Weatlier and ether-circumstances permitting. Parcels must be prepaid on board. Applyto ~. Mr A. MARSHALL, terj Tj_Oß WAITARA.—Tho s.s. ARGYLE JD will leavo tlie Onehunga Wharf as above (weatlier and other circumstances permitting) TO-D -VY, May 12, at 1 p.m.—Northern Steam ship Company (Limited), Auckland; or, A. Barnes. Onehunga. -gTIOR WAITARA.—Tito 8.8. LXJUULAti JD will lcavo Onehunga Wharf ns above (weather and other circumstances permitting! TO-DAY. May 12, at 1 p.m.-Northern Steam ship Company (Limited), Auckland ; or, A. Barnes, Onehunga. FOR MERCURY BAY AND TAIRUA. —The s.s. ROWENA will leave Queen- Bjrcet Wharf a:, above (wonthei; and other cir cumstances permitting) TO-DAY (Monday), the 12th inst., at 7 o'clock.-A. McGregor, Manager N.S.S. Co. . X * ~ mHE KAMO COLLIERY J&ffyUffi JL COMPANY'S fast and ■'iisllllllliP*' S.S. WAITAKI, 12 tons register, 120 h.p., Capt. J. Crawford. will be despatched as under, from Railway Wharf- FOR WHANGAREI, WHANGAREI HEADS, MANGAPAI, AND PARUA BAY. From Auckland: From VV hangarel. May. Monday. 12, S p.m. Friday, 0.8.30 a.m Wednesday. 1(, 8 p.m. Tuesday. 13. n.-'On-m. Monday. 19. 8 p.m. Friday. 10,11 a.m. Wednesday, 21, 8 p.m. Tuesday. 20 2 p.m. Monday, 2G. 8 p.m. £ rida/- "V SKI-. m Wednesday, 28, 8 p.m. Tuesday ii. U. 30 a.m. _ Friday. 30. 10 a.m. A COACH runa in connection with the steamer to Waipu from the Heads. Passage Tickets must be taken at Company s Oflice, 11a, Queen-street, or Queen-, trcet W harr, Auckland. ——— "' __ r OTEAM TO WADE and J^rihet. O PUHOI.-The S.s. TAM /^SJmsj&^f)--SHANTIiK will leave as H^^jJ^^^Jfunder (weather permitting):— Auckland to Wade. Wade to Auckland. 9-Friday, 2 p.m. 10-Saturday, / a.m. Orders and Small Parcels to be left at E. Me- Kcown's. Queen-street Wharf, or W. S. Whitley, Queen-street. Not responsible for goods or par cols without sliippin jjiot.-; £ Jr _- TfeBVOI^PORT STSA.: 13 FERRY COiIPAN. _2_iJ'."-M^/ a (Limited). The above Company have •- Steamer always ou hand at shortest notice fo: TOWING, PICNIC PARTIES, ANL FISmNG EXCURSION Trulilc Managsri



Shipping, «• JL_Jr ___- "TVTORTHERN KIVEI /#f-K3i -I. STEAM NAVIQATIOI w*I~»@S££COMPANY (LIMITED). ?D -tgaagpi^ffigT Capita 1......... £50,000, TIME TABLE: „, S.S. DURHAM leaves Helcnsville for Wai 01 no., on MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS, and FRI I>A . _. on arrival of train leaving Auckland a 01, 1.1"' n.tn.. returning from Darciavili.e at 5 a.m iul on TUESDAYS, THURSDAYS, and SATUR Uo DAYS. S.S JIINNIE CASEY leaves Helcnsville fo —- Waiuua every MONDAY and WEDNESDAY f on arrival oi train from leaving Auckland a tc 1.3. p.m. S.S. I.[N'A loaves Helcnsville for Otamate. -(very MONDAY after Ihe arrival of 7.15a.m I train from Auckland, and THURSDAY nftoi :hc .rrival of the 1.30 p.m. train from Auckland ■■-Hi:g at POINT CURTIS on the Thuradaj rip. _ S.S. KIN"A leaves H.lcnsvillo for Pom il.n.ur direct every TUESDAY after tbc h rival of the i..'JO p.m. I rain from Auckland, uid returns to Helansville direct from Port Albert. Subject to alteration from timo to time. to W. LODDER. Manager. 16 d^-S T. OR LONDON DIRECT __S^_--*i___ -*-. ° cJIPDeI' barquo _ ALASTOR, y ***-ig___ss-! '*" Al at Lloyd's. 821 tons, J- CAPTAIN Glazkbuook, This vessel having the greater part of her Q virgo engaged will have quick despatch. For freight or passage apply to CRUICI-SUANK & CO., 18, Queen-street, . r milE NEW ZEALAND -A- SHIPPING CO.'S _Sl_____fi_. FOR LONDON DIRECT, i TO FOLLOW THE LOCH BREDAN. The Splendid Iron Clipper Ship RANGITIKI, " Captain Mii.Man, 1.225 tons register, 100 Al at 1 Lloyd's, will Sail in all Juno. For freight or passage apply to THE HEW ZEALAND SHI-TING COMPANY (Limited), Agents. Auckland, Ist May, iSSI. jL_jrm. QTEAM TO THAMES, _f_5 2?_S_i IO Connootlng with River for STIRLING- K^^pg^nVORTH.OHINEMURI.WAI sassasao^ TEKAURI, WAIHI. TE iROHA GOLDFIELDS. MORRINSVILI-E, vVAITOA PLAINS, AND GRANT AND FOSTER'S SETTLEMENT. TIME TABLE 3.5. ROTOMAHANA, P.S. ENTERPRISE No. 2, AND ANNE MILBANK. FROM AUCKLANDI I !•'._ tomahana I _nt_rprise I A. Mllbank Mon. | 3.:. p.m. j — I 10 p.m. I'ues. I 1 p.m. | — — ■V*ed. I p.m. j — 12 p.m. ''burs. I I p.m. I — — fri. I 1.;I0 p.m. I — li p.m. .at I 5 p.m. 1 — — FROM THAMES: I Rotomahana I Enterprise I A. Mllbank Mon. S a.m. I - | - Tues. Sn.m. ! — 19 p.m. •Ved. 5.30 a.m. i — I — Thurs. _30 a.m. 1 — 110 p.m. _-i. I i) a. m. I — I — _,„ |i1.30a.m. I — | 11.30 p.m. No cargo received for Rotomahana within lalf-an-hburof advertised time of leaving. Not responsible tor Sliipping, Carrying, or lischargin-: Live Stock. i-UASI.R & TINNE. Agents. £ r .. Q S. COROMANDEL. 4m s*ksL ™% — £fi^'iwMi£ THOMAS SCOTT, MASTER. TIME TABLE. Leaves Auckland: Leaves Coromandel I May. May. Monday, 12, 12 noon — — Tuesday, 13, 7 p.m. Wednesday, 1 i, 12 noon — — Thursday, 15,12 noon Friday, 16, 2 p.m. — — Saturday, 17,12 noon Weather and other circumstances permitting. Not responsible in shipping, carrying, or dis ;harging live stock. No cargo received without shipping note, and .vithin half _i hour of advertised time of de jarturo. All parcels must bo prepaid on board. A. R. H. SWINDLKY, Manager. __.__•.*- "VX/AIUKU AND ONE jfi^Sk^ >V HUNGA STEAM (§gSsgg£3_<*NAVIGATION CO. (Limited). f' TIME TA.LE.-S.S. MANUKAU. May, 1881. Lcavo Onehunga: Lcavo Waiuku : 12—Monday. 7 a.m. 12—Monday, 11.30 a.m. ll—Wed.. 8.30n.ra. 11-Wed.. Ip.m. 15—Thursday. 9 a.m. 15—Thurs., 1.30 p.m. 17—Saturday. 10 a.m. 17—Jaturday, 2.30 p.m. 9-Monday, 11.30 a.m. 19—Monday, 1 p.m. Jo—Tuesday, 2 p.m. — — 21—Wednesday, 7 a.m, 21—Wednesday, 3 p.m. — — 22—Thursday, 8 a.m. !3—Friday(forManukau _ Heads). 8 a.m. 23—Friday, 5 p.m. — — 21—Saturday, 9 a.m. .'6— Monday, 7 a.m. 28—Monday, 11.30 a.m. •iS-Wcdncsday. 8 a.m. 28--Wed., 12.30 p.m. 29—Thursday, 8.30 am. 29-Thursday, 1 p.m. -o—Fridaylfor Manukau _ Heads), 8 a.m. 31—Saturday, 10 a.m. 31—Saturday, 2.30 p.m. All freights payable before delivery of goods. J. BARR BROWN, Managing Director. j-jT- OTEAM TO LONDON. 1^ STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY. FOR LONDON DIRECT. VIA COLOMBO __. Leave Leave Steamer, Sydney. Melbourne. mt. mi. SnANNON May 11 May 20 Parkamatta VI ay 28 June 3 CARTnAOE Junoll Junol7 Ravenna June2s July 1 And thenceforward i V ty alternate week. Passengers and oargo booked to London, Mar jellies, Italy, Egypt, India, China, and Japan it moderate rates. _.__,-.„ a Return tickets issued both to first and second li ft passengers at especially low rates. Cheap reserved accommodation can be obtained in this company s vessels. _-.___,-. Passengers booking at Auckland Beonre special advantages. , _ For au P^ula™ a^to & 18, Queen-street, Auckland. Drapery /v 5 i\ / DEFKRRKD 1 fpa_M E N X 1 \ BYSTKS- __ I \ ❖•/ rr_ aII,O RS, DRAPERS 1' r..JU_NEHS. AND OUTFITTERS, HOBSON-STREET, UAVK A WELL- ASSORTED STOCK OF TES .EST CLASS GOODS. ~. i-.-,-«il. '.;,;-ncghly shrunk before being 'D.vie i.". cr.. i'il and Workmanship Guaranteed. -~ 'irrKKRRi' Paymknt STBTEM ha» been .',.■_ '-'.A 'ht ,-. /rrrat boon, by enabling those ;"■>';..lift-.-I incoino. to procure necessaries in ,;'.. .....si._ j -ossicle was. . r-i-.l•.('Tio:' INVITED Cash Customers receive 6 per oent.■ Dteoonnt (one shilling in the pound sterling) on all parcels of 20b and no wards, _^^__________ j HENDERSO^N, HOUSE, SHIP, SIGN- AND GENERAL DECORATIVE PAINTER. No. 8. WVH DU A m-rtkebt. nn VICTORIA-STREET, AOCK C°s O a I_vND (six doors from Alberts. T. E. CARTER, ~..,. ..<_.,, ~g, RETAIL PICTURE FRAME "J * '"'- MANUFACTURER. T.,i.). T---R OF MOULDINGS, GLASS, ■i.'-aT.iKS, SCRAPS. AND " MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS. Teacher of the Pianoforte, Violin, &c. r „ ..„ (1 i,,< ! tt.,ic-in.lssee Brett's Alma ~ \ : i:. '.-.:'.. "ii-nV, i-.-.e !,7. and post free on diij.iiea.icu. Tuacr and Repairer of Muuical Itstnimenta.



Laud and Estate Agents. R /.HAS. TT ASMONI LAND AND MONETARY AGENT, 116, Queen-street (Adjoining B. Tonka and Co.'a). [* telephone-no. i_s. , Bankers i l. National Bank of Now Zealand (Limited), r Mortgages and Loans Negotiated. ?■ Rents and Interests Collected. Money Invested on First-olass Soouritioi A without charge. '■ Estates managed for absentees. Valuations and Arbitrations undertaken. ** Native Land afl'airs specially understood. _ Houses to Lot and Proportics for Sale placec 2 on my list free of charge. i Every description of landed property boughl ' or sold to order. Large sums to lend on flrst-class securities. ; properties for qaie SYMONDS-STREET-Allotment-3 x lOO.ln tbc best part of Symonds-street, £15 per foot. J-2...0-1N THK CENTRE OF THE UITY-A largo and commodious Store, builtof Concrete and Brick, with largo Dry Cellars, on an Al lotment 10 feet by ._ feet C inches. Buildings valued about £1,600; tho allotment worth at loas. £50 per foot. With llrst-class terms. fl3s_ FOR AN 8-ROOMED HOUSE and good allotment, situated near Mr Morley's Store on the Great North Road. A ohanco soldom mot With. EPSOM—Six and a-half Acres, all main road -frontage; high position; would cut up into ohoioe building lots. Price, £30(1 per acre. Terms, £'w0 cash; balance, 5 por cont NORTHCOTE—£It_ for a New Four-Roomed COTTAGE and a vory Largo Allotment, situ ated near tho Wharf. £75—ALLOTMENT adjoining tho above; easy terms of payment. PENROSE—An uncquallod Site of 21 acres for a residence, situated on rising ground, com manding one of the grandest views in tho neighbourhood of Auckland. This site must bo aocn to bo appreciated. Price, £200. PAREMAREMO—B2 Acres. £_ por aore. HE . 1 jYER'S CREEK-80 Aotcb. £4 por acre. MOUNT EDEN—Four Largo Allotments, in a leading position. Price for the four, £100. MOUNT EDEN - First -class 7-Roomed Houao, with detached wash-house, and all nooessary outbuildings on Allotment HO feet doop, has 2 good frontages. Price £665 with food terms. AVONDALE-Ton Acres of rioh Volcanic Land, with .-Roomed House and outbuildings. There aro orchards In full boaring, and good strawberry beds. Tho remainder of tho land is laid down in grass. To a market gardoner this property, at the price, means a small fortune. Price, £000, with good terms. CITY FREEHOLD (closo to tho now Te wn Hall Bitol— A Largo allotment, with throe now 4 roomed Houses. This property is closo to Queen and Grey-streets. Pi-ico is £700. Cot tages bring in a regular rental of £1 6s 6d per PONSONBY (Pompalicr Terraco)—An Allot ment with good view ; £3 10s per foot, PONSONBY (Church-streel)-Allotment 33 x 100; £-58, with easy terms. PONSONBY (Shelly Beach Road) —An un equalled Corner Allotment 100 x 165 fcot; a grand site for a Villa Residence, as it com mands a line view of the harbour ; or would be mostsuitublo for a large Store and other buildings. Price, only £1 per foot; easy terms. BIRKENHEAD—Ton Acres, large road front age, a lot of largo kauri trees. Price, £22 10i por aero (adjoining property from £30 per aero to £501. This property is an especial bargain ; it was bought cheap, so will be sold ohcap. HELENSVILLE — 220 Acres Splendid Land, with Railway Station on the property. Price, £700; easy terms. TUAKAU —Two Township Allotments, £10 eaoh. NORTH SHORE—Two flretclass Allotments, commanding a very pretty viow, in rapidly rising locality, closo to tho wharf. £3 15s per foot. MOUNT ROSKILL—The ten shUings a foot Allotments are selling rapidly. Tho contract for the now roods through theso vory valuable allotments will bo let within three wcoks. MOUNT ROSKILL—Six-roomed now House. excellent position ; £525 on terms; main road frontage. MOUNT ROSKILL-Six-roomed Now House, with pantry, bathroom, and scullery, thoroughly well linished and built with flrst-class timber; verandah on two sides; largo allotment, looso box, stable. Prioo, £600; an exceedingly cheap and sound invest ment. MOUNT ROSKILL (Volley Road)-Tho Reel donee and Grounds until latoly occu pied by Mr Evinson. To any person requiring a really first-class house, with plonty of land thlsProperty thoroughly recoinmonds its-.lf. Price according to amount of ground taken with tho houso. MOUNT ROSKILL (Valley Rood)-A good S-roomod Houbo on a Large Cornor Allotment; £100. MOUNT ROSKILL—Two of tho Best Allot ments in tho Bellwood Estate ; £3 10a por foot. Two others, 15s por foot. MOUNT ROSKILL—IO Acres Volcanic Land, £1 000. MO (jNT ROSKILL—I havo a lot of very cheap allotment., in an estate which has only Just como into the market. To working mon desiriouß of scouring a good pieco of land of their own at a small cost, and with vory easy terms of payment, It is a grand chance. If persons were only aware how vory rapidly the Mount Roskill District is going ahead, also tho many advantages of viow, con venience to town, hoalthy locality, volcanio soil, cheapness of the land, &c, I feol con fident that many more purchasers would buy in this favoured distriot, than pay such long prices for land of an inferiot quality and bad position. T3OUSES TO T.ET. BYMONDS-STRKET—A commodious Family Rcsldenoe of 9 rooms, with gas and wator laid on; wash-house and all nooessary outbuild ings. With the House it Is desired to Lot tho superior Modern Furniture contained thorein. Ront £3 per week. VALLEY ROAD, MOUNT ROSKILL—Large and pleasantly situated House of 10 rooms, good lawn and orchard. Rent, 35s_per wook. VALLEY ROAD. MOUNT ROSKILL-Now 5-roomed Cottage on a corner allotment, 12s per week. WANTED TO PURCHASE AT REMUERA. A THOROUGHLY GOOD RESIDENCE of 8 or 9 Rooms, with from 3 acres of land. Tho site must bo good and command a view of the harbour. Price not so muoh an object as a comfortable houBQ and sea view. !,. J. M O S 8 - O "0., I? c HOUSE, LAND. & ESTATE AGENTS. We beg 'o inform Owners of Property that lro.es or hand, fcr RENTAL OR SALE, are -vererl in our Registry Free of Charge, for the ■'urination of those who favour us with a call t ._':r oilers, in Shurtlaud-street. ■•,-..-., v, r.i>nrl'«t Current Ratos of Interest. JOHN SOPPET, House, Land, and General Commission Agent, No. 8. Queen jtreet, has for immodiate sale (really oheap) :— 1 comfortable 5-roomed Cottage, Ponsonby; (terms very easy); also, J7-roomod House, 1 Vroomed House, 2 4- roomed Cottages, and 1 small Store, in town; 2 Dairy Farms, 10 miles from town; 2 partly-improved Farms, one 310 acres, the other 150 acres, about 12 miles from town; and several other City and Suburban Properties at equally Low Prices. \__ T. CLAYTON iYJLe HOUSE, LAND, COMMISSION AGENT AND SHIP BROKER Allotments for Sale at Hamilton, Newcastle, Alexandra, and North Shore. Monoy lent on good security. Oflice: 30. Insurance Buildings. Insurance. r_T EYV '/■ X ALAND INS U11A:. C f lN COMPANY (FIRE AND MJ MX IJ. c .. inita i A. _u.il .oi*. Paid-up and Reserve Funds £100,0110. Protection .bom FIRE ok MARINE LOSt- Can ns Ei-i-kctku in rais Company. CLAIMS MET WIfITpROMPTCTUDE AND LIBERALITY. JAMES BUTTLE, Manager. r^OVERNMENT I__"B INSURANCE. Head Omomi PROVE-CIAI BUILDINGS, Wkllinoton. >bi only kbw _«_____ tnm omen. GOVERNMENT SECURITY, MUTUAL INSURANCE, LOWEST PREMIUMS. The Ordinary Branch Offers an Insurance of £1,200 at the premium charged elsewhere for £1,000, equivalent to An Immediate Bonus or £200, In addition to Full Participation In Profit* WORKMAN'S INSURANCE Specially provided for In the INDUSTRIAL BRANCH. Policies Issued from £5 Upwards, with GT PARTICIPATION IN PROFITS.*!* PREMIUMS PAYABLE WEEKLY. For which a Collector will call. SPECIAL TABLES FOR CHILDREN. ' Policies of £20 and Upwards, after Three '.ears, can be surrendered, for Cash, or for a Free Policy. LIBERAL BKOUL-lIONS. NOTE.—The Government not only brings In mrance within the reach of nearly every man, .rornan. and child in the community, but pro • -ies tho description of policy and mode of pay ment best suited to the requirements of each. _ D. X/.'f&'^SW** OOMMISSIOSSgf



Business Notices. *' W. L ■ * ft BOOK BINDER, PAPER RULER, ' ACCOUNT BOOK MANUFACTURER, THRE- DOOBS ABOVX " BTAB " 0-TIC_L MERCHANTS' ACCOUNT BOOKS, - iwhurahch and mlnino r_9istbb boou Specully Ruled and Bound. Muslo, Magazines, Publlo Libraries, and Bun g day Sohool Books well bound. BAKERS' SPECIAIj RULED DAY BOOKS. Bibles, Prayer and Hymn Books Re-bound. BAND AND CHOIR MUSIO BOOKS . RULED LE GG E, BACON, & Co., VALUATORS. BROKERS, GENERAL AGENTS, &0., FORT-STREET, AUCKLAND (Nearly oppoßito tho Star Offlco New Buildings). , Valuations effected on Farhiing Stock, i (-rowing Crops, and General Effects. ' Special arrangements with Brewers, Insuranco : Companies, Loan Offices, Estate Agents, Trustees, &c„ &c. I Complete Inventories Furnished. Permanent i Agencies Solioitcd. AY R S II IRE HOUSE, Kahanoahapb Road. JAMES SCOTT having this day Disposed of his Grocery Business to Mussrs HOOKER and MORRISON, begs to solicit on their behalf the continued support of his many customers, and in doing so would mention that Mr Hooker was for many yoars with Messrs Closo Bros., whoro his strict attention to business and courtesy to customerb made him a general favourite. J. S. has thoroforo muoh pleasure in recommending tho new firm. Nowton, April 21st 1881. Hooker and Morrison, AYRSHIRE HOUSE, FAMILY GROCERS, TEA AND PROVISION DEALERS, Having taken the above business, beg to intl inato that they will put forth every effort to satisfy customers. ALL GOODS ARE NEW AND WELL-SELECTED. SMALL PROFITS AND QUICK RETURNS, Families waited on daily. Goods delivered to all parts of tho City. ASK FOR, AND SEE THAT YOU GET, i_t.&A. SWALUnv & ARtBI-L' B S.&A. CELEBRATED TREACLE TREACLE AND GOLDEN SYRUP. GOLDEN SYRUP. FOR VALUE AS DIETETIC Sp.e Medical Testimonials. ________-___-_m-______w-----w_m-w O U. G 1. I F F I N, STENCIL, DOOR, AND WINDOW PLATE MAKER. AND GENERAL ENGRAVER. Steel Letter Punches and Rubber Stamps made to order. On account of late flro, I have romovcd to .WEI.LESLEY AND ALBERT Bt. CORNERS. ___________--mm___-W__-mm-Wm---W-_\\ a_Kl.kfn tIKM-KTlt.] fALEX. AITKEN. i.| ESKETH an-d AITKEN __a ac i,'!ad to inform their customers and ,- ],nhlic generally that having sold tho whole i their last yeur's stock of Clovors, eta, they re in a jicsition to offer an entirely Now Stock -riving per direct steamer Aorangl, from Lon ,on. and per Mail Steamer from San Francisco, .. under, all current, season's growth, oonsist ng of- VVIIITE CLOVER (Trefolium repons) RKI) CJ/-via. (Trefolium pretens) ALSYKK CIA)VER (Trefolium hybrida) COWGRASS (Trefolium pcronne) SCARLET OLOVKH (Trefoliuminoarnatum) TREFOIL (Medicago supulina) LUCERNE (Medicago sativa) ALFALFA (Jlodlcago Chlliana) TIMOTHY (Phlcura Prateuiß) Clt!_aTl.» IXJOSTAII- (Cynosurus eristalus) M KAIIOW FOXTAIL (Alopocnrua prctennia) SHEERS FESCUE (Fcstuca ovina) W(ioi) MEADOW GRASS (Poa nemoralU. PItAIUIK (Bromus Schroederi) DOOB GRASS RAT-TAIL (Sporobolus olongatus> RYK-GRASS (Holeum porrone Bompcrvlrens) COCKSFOOT (Dactylis glomerata) PURPLE and GREEN TOP ABERDEEN TURNIPS DEVONSHIRE GREY STONE, WHITE STONE, and GLOBE TURNIP SWEDE TURNIPS. They are also Agents fer the Bonedust aa manufactured """the Auckland Manure Com •viny, Sydnny ' edust and Flour, Mineral and Bone l'bosnni.-... Potato and Grass Manures, Poruvian Guano, Nitrate of Soda, and other Artiocio.l Manures; Oats, MiJze, Barley, Beans, Peas .Course, Fine, and RoAc Salt Cobra, and I .bison, dake; Now Zealand Ftaxsnd Tow, etc, Comb and See/ ''IBM / / CHOICE SELECTION /**/ or /a. / / /taNKB< CHANPELIERS, /<f/ _-_-. /_ /TINWARE, BRACKETS, / V /■^ / PLUMBING, GLOBES, fca, / y r ' / / GASFITTING, AT ■ /<> / lown P.tior*. / *yy y<Z) / At Shortest Notloe ant /v/ Town I_lo_ / / O. MAY'S BUILDINGS, / / DEVONPORT. . Q YMONDS-STREET MACHINE-MADE BREAD FACTORY. EDWARD PARSONS, Pbopbietob, LEADING FEATURES: Cleanliness in Processes and Pubitt o» Manufactdbe. Price O" Hrbad .. .. 3jp. ANGELO AND C 0., c wish to inform the inhabitants of Auck land and surrounding districts that thoy have placed their Business in the hands ot an expe rienced Manager, and will in future trade under tho title of < "THE AUCKLAND FISH AND OYSTER COMPANY," And having secured extensive WHOLESALE PREMISES IN CUSTOMS-ST. j WEST, Are prepared to execute all orders with punc tuality and attention. Liberal Terms guaranteed. Letters, Orderß, etc., addressed to THOS. F. REDDY. Manager Auckland Fish and Oyster Company, will receive immediate attention, RETAIL PREMISES, 207, QUEEN STREET. T CME CLEANSER & LIQUID BLUE. Aak for Scott & Co.'s Aome Cleanser, the strongest and least injurious of any extract of soap at present before the public Ask tor Scott & Co.'s Liquid Blue, the only genuine Blueing to be had; warranted not to settle or cloud linen, clothes, fco. To be had o' all respectable Grocers. Sd per large bottle, equal to over lib Blue } Bquares,



Business Notices. PIANOFORTES Tuned and Repaire by an experienced hand from Kirkman'i London. Tuning, ss; Hammers Rcfelted, on guinea.—W. Sior, Karangahape Road, Newto (opposite Prime's, Ironmonger). Tj. DW I N TONE! (Late of T. & S. Morrin & Co.), IRONMONGER — | _ IRONMONGER Begs to announce that ho will commence Bus noss on or about MONDAY, 10th May (inst), 1 the Shop yacatod by Mr Mooro, Tobacconist, PONSONBY ROAD. (Near the Three Lamps), Pending alterations and improvements tolargo premises adjoining. Being determined to meet all requirements, ; Largo and Well-assorted Stock of first-class GENERAL FURNISHING AND BUILDERS HtONMONGERY AND CARPENTERS' TOOLS Will bo kept and sold at Moderate Pricet Ponsonby, 9th May, 1884. "OUTCHER AND CO. -*-* Fort-st. and Queen-st. Wharf, STEVEDORES, RECEIVING AND FORWARDING AGENTS. WOOL STORED At^D DUMPED FOB SHIPMENT BALLAST SUPPLIED. . WH. SKINNER AND SON • Builders, Carpenters, and Joinors, Vulcan Lane. AH Branches of the Building Trade executed b] Experienced Workmen.; _ Shop Fronts. Office Fittings. &Q. HISS MoCAUL, Stylish and Fashion able Dressmaker, No. 8, Wakefield street, third shop from Queen-street, right hand side. JOANA D I N E, tj • WATCHMAKER, JEWELLER, AND SEWING MACHINIST, Oornorof Vermont and Oliphant-streets, off Ponsonby Road, Auckland. Evory description of Clocks, Watches, Jowel lerv, Sowing Machines, Accordions.Concertinas, and Flutinas Repaired. OOOD WORKMANSIIIP AND MODERATE OHARQES. Agent for Messrs Icko and Son's Leather Belting (double and single). T\T ARNOOK BROTHERS, SOAP AND CANDLE MANUFACTURERS, COX'S CREEK, RICHMOND. A_TKj_i DURHAM - STREET. AUCKLAND. Cash Purohosera of Tallow, Wool, Shoepskins. and Bonos. //Thos. J. JEEarbutt, Manufacturer of CORN BROOMS, Auckland. TRADE | X A P A I J-MARK. U| i G, BARTLETT. 3f £3 10 s- to Q* gK __J WM g 154, QUEEN-STREET. O^ B. -j-jj-j. ia R D TABLE, Ex Northumberland. Ono Flrst-olass Full-sizod Billiard Table by Honnott & Co., London, with Ivory Pool, Pyra mid, and Playing Balls, Cues, Gas Fittings, &c. complete, for Salo by WM. BUCHANAN, St Mungo Cbambors. Queen-street. Auckland. pHESTS OF DRAWERS Very Handsome Chests of Drawers, In Rich rfottled Kauri, are now soiling at the following .rice- for Cash:—The Duke of Edinburgh Chest if Kight Drawers (the bonnet drawer richly .mncllod with totara, bird, and rewa i_wa) ,£<! ,0s; Five Drawer Choste, £4. The above articles lave always given great satisfaction, and he roine more beautiful with age. W. NORRIB, TCP Of S-ORTUJTP-TRCT- 'PIIE NEW ZEALAND TOBACCO- X GROWING AND MANUFACTURING OOMPANY (LIMITED). Head Office and Factory: Auckland. IMPORTANT TO FARMERS. The above Company Is desirous of com municatlng with Farmers and others who aro willing to grow Tobacco. Genuine Havana and American Seed and all Information FREE, which oan bo obtained at my office. Mercantile Chambers, next to Bank of Now Zealand. AUGUST VOLLBRACIIT, Working Manager. Dooembcr 1.1888. I L L 1 A M THOMAS, Corner of Lome and Vlotoria-streets, Auckland East, _ ___~ UON .MENTAL, MARBLE, AND GENERAL STONEMASON, ARCHITECTURAL SCULPTOR AND CARVER Inscriptions Accurate and Beautiful. Monuments, Tombs, Headstones, and every lescrlption of Stone Work at the Lowest Possible Prices for Town and Country. JUPEKIOR CORRUGATED 'I'AM-8 J. L. KF.AN _a» for Snle & number of tho above, with Tapa. eady for use, price .16s. at his shop, Welleslcy treel East Ini-xt door to Crowthers dtahiesi. jjrgc Qiianlltiee nf Spt.nting, RidginK, and Jown l_i>os ahva>> in Smok. Verandah Iron iirved at the shortosi notice. Country ordon vill always receive his prompt attention. Leao Vashore always on hand. JR. RANDERSON begs to notify that • he is prepared to undertake Outdoor Sales at Auction of Household Furniture, Mer chandise, and Goods of every description; also Land and Estate Sales will be conducted from time to time in the Urge Sale Room, Mercantile Chambors. Terms reasonable, and prompt account sales. The advertiser will also under take tho Subdivision of Properties. For Private Sale, a number of Convenient Residences in town and suburbs, also Farmß, and to Lease for 10 years with purchasing clause at current price.—Apply to J. R. Randerson, Auctioneer and Land Agont inn- F. HUBBARD, ARCHITECT AND QUANTITY SURVEYOR" Palmbrston Buildings, Quf.en-street. -VJ- OTI C E OF REMOVAL. w. _Ta~r T, SPRING MATTRASS MAKER, Has Romovcd his Retail Business to ono of thoso Now Brick Shops in Hobson-street, off Wellesloy-stroet. WHOLESALE STORE: Next Grey's Cordial Faotory, Albert-street. QKATES, SKATES. SKATES,, BRANSTON AND FORSTER, Albert-BTREE t, ROLLERI are ICKATEB O L L E R I MAKERS of I CJ X A T E fa ON THE LATEST IMPROVED PRINCIPLE. WHOLESALE AND RETAIL. MALCOLM NICCOL.] [H. WALTER HEWETSON. •■V'ICCOL AND HEWETSON. TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS-" NICCOL." Wo having this day Entered into Partners.ii ns SHIP AND FREIGHT BROKERS anc GENERAL MERCANTILE AGENTS, the Business hitherto Carried on by MR NICCOI will in future bo Conducted by US. under tin Style or _i_ri. of NICCOL ANIS HEWETSON Mr Niecol will Pay all Debts duo by him anc Receive all Debts due to him prior to the dati of our Partnership. M. NICCOL. H. WALTER HEWETSON. Auckland, May Ist. 1881. ARBITRATOR [SORIVENEI TTORACE SMITH "^VENUSIA," UPPER PITT-STREET, AUCKLAND, ACCOUNTANT PUBLIC AND AUDITOR Tradesmen's, Solicitors', Public Companies Bookß, Sec, opened, audited, and ad justed, and arrangements made for keeping same. INSTRUCTION IN BOOK-KEEPING BY DOUBLE ENTRY Terms on Application. Deeds Esgrossed on Parchment oe Papeh



Business Notices. d TTNION OIL, 80AP, AND CANDLE . U COMPANY (LIMITED). n MANUFACTURERS OF COMMON AND TOILET SOAPS, a CANDLES, PEANUT. AND OTHER LUBRICATING OILS. Soap and Candle Works: Parnell. . OU Works: Customsstueet West, i Wnrehouso and Offices i Loweb ALBRRI a BTKEET. " : Cash Purohasers of Taixow, Delivery taken at their Parnell Works EJ' r Warfthouse. O N S O N B V ARCADE. (Neilr the Three Lamps.) 3' ANDERSON an. WALKER, CABINET-MAKERS, UPHOLSTERERS, AND BEDDING MANUFACTURERS. I. . A. and W. respectfully draw the attention of Ponsonby residents to their varied stool' of FURNITURE. BEDDING, TOILET REQUISITES, &C, and to tho fact that all kinds of work in the various Departments will be done in first- CLASS STYLE, and at MOM-RAT. CHARGES. Experienced Workmen sent to any part of the District. ANDERSON and WALKER, PONSONBY ARCADE 1 (Next N. Wood. Butcher.) ; ig-Oiie;. MONEY TO LEND, on Real Estate, In sums of £60 and op wards, at the current rates of Interest.—Apply wm. S. Cochrane, Fort] i street. ■_____■. ■__, ONEY TO LEND, In large or _m»tl nuns, at usual rates of Interest OONNELL & COOPER. ._ Ynican Lane. MONEY TO LEND, in sums of £23 and upwards, at current rates of interest, Applyto PETER OIAPHANT, Solicitor, High-street. TO LEND, on Freehold X Seonrity, at a low rate of interest— llnrton and Napior, Solicitors, High-street Ancklnnd. 1 MONEY TO LEND, at current rates of interest.—Laishloy and Jackson, Queen street. ' & *> AAA TO LEND at Current dW rW •" " " Ratos of Interest on Free ' hold Security. ' W. F. O'SULHYAN. ShorUand-street ONEY TO LEND, at a moderate rate of Interest—Apply to I JACKSON & RUSSELL. Solicitors, Fort_treat.- ONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage, 6\ Flret-class Freehold Securities. W. COLEMAN, Solicitor, National Insurance Building.. ONEY LENT ON PROMISSOR? NOTES, HOUBE3, FURNITURE, SCO. BILLS DISCOUNTED DAILY MORTGAGES NEGOTIATED. JOHN W. HARDIB, Land, Commission, and Estate Agins, high-street, auokland. EXCHANGE ON NEW YORK AND LONDON, In sums to suit FOR BALE BY ARNOLD, HINES, & CO., Corner of Custom-house and Fort-streets. » UCKLAND PERMANENT CO- A_ OPERATIVE BUILDING ft INVEST WENT SOCIETY. OVrIOB I 117, q UK-N-STRIW, LOANS granted upon approved soouvltlei of ifraehold or Loeißohold Properties in sums of .820 to £BUO_ principal and interest being repay able in Instalments at tho following REDUCED Rates for repayment of each f.IOU borrowed i-» Repayments extend-) Pr w fi ek Total Amount ing over ° wee*. Repayabls, I) a. d X ». 4. Iranr - _ _ 0 0 104 00 1 years _ _ 10 10 108 0 B tjaest _ _ H 7 113 IB 0 yean _ _ 11 8 121 0 8 yean - _ I) 13818 9 8 years _ 7 1 117 IS 0 10?.<_■ _ li 163 18 8 And In the same proportion for smallsi or larger loans. DEPOSITS.—The Society receive* Money on n_po_it: — Repayable at 7 dayß' notloe, 6 pel oent per annum ; repayable in 6 months, 6 per cent por annum, JOHN BATGKR. Secretary. INDUSTRIAL an. PROVIDENT PER MANENT BUILDING. LAND. AND IN VESTMENT SOCIETY OF AUCKLAND, Corner of Queen-street and Vulcan Lane. INVESTMENT DEPARTMENT. This Society is now issuing: Ordinary Investing Shares, carrying full rate of interest and profit. Paid-up Investing Sharesof £20each,carrying 7 per cont interoßt (payable half-yearly) and participating in profits. DEPOSIT DEPARTMENT. Interest allowed on deposits for: 12 months 7 per cent C months S per cent 7 days' notice a per cont. BORROWING DEPARTMENT. Tho Society advances on Approved Freehold and Leasehold Property to tho oxtent of three fourths of the value. Borrowers may pay off part or tho whole of their mortgages at any time. Reduced Table of Rates and any further parti culars required may be obtained at tho Society s Offices. GEORGE FRASER, Manager. MONEY TO LEND, on good freehold security, in sums of £50 and upwards.— Archibald Buchanan, Solicitor, St Mungo Chambers (opposite Bank New Zealand). LONDON MORTGAGE, LOAN, AND DISCOUNT BANK. 60, BHORTLAND-STREET, AocwtAKD <Op_oaiT_ A. Clark & Sons' Wamhoubil, And Little Collins-street, Melbourne. LOANS ARE ADVANCED FROM £10 TO £1,000. Unon personal, freehold, and leasehold security, repayable by Weekly, Monthly, or Quarterly Instalments, at Lowest Current Rates. Advances made on Furniture without removal, and all classes of Merchandise. LOANSGBANTKD tJPONLII-POLIOIBS,LIQAOIM, jujd Interests under Wills. ' BILLS DISCOUNTED AT CURRENT RATES. Loans upon Deposit or Deeds. Retaym_n_ bt East Instalments, FORMS GRATIS. All communications and Interviews held strictly confidential, j. Bank of England Notes Changed, TTICTORIA LOAN AND DISCOUNT AGENCY, HIGH-STREET, AUCKLAND, OPPOSITE CITY OOONC-t "-IAMBBBS, MONEY ADVANCED IN SUMS OF £10 TO £1000 ON PERSONAL SECURITY, DEEDS OF PROPERTY, BOND WARRANTS, SHARES, &o, RBPATMENT,. OAN BE MADB N WEEKLY OB OIHEB INSTALMENTS TO SUIT BORROWERS, COMMUNICATIONS CONFIDENTAL. POSTAL ADDRESS I BOX 90. X ONDON LOAN AND DISCOUNT COMPANY, HIGH-STREET, NEXT TO ATKINS PRINTING > OFFICE. ! £5 to 1,000. Thi3 Company grants Loans on \ PERSONAL SECURITY ox FREEHOLD AND LEASEHOLD SECURITY ON FIRST AND SECOND MORTGAGES, or on any available security, repayable in 1 WEEKLY OR MONTHLY . INSTALMENTS, or in any way to suit the Borrower, Loans may be repaid at tho rate of Sixpence pel week in tho Pound. Bills Discounted at Current Rates. Bank o£ England Notes and Australian Ban- Notes Bought. All communications strictly confidential. ' LONDON LOAN ~AND DISCOUNT CO. HIGH-STREET v (Ne_xi to Atkin'b Pi'inting Office.)



Bpoftlijfo , 2,000 TOHN T>ULL'S - 2,090 MEMBERS if JD MEMBERS ATfis. CONSULTATION AT5s. - NOW OPEN, Ahd will Close on May 22nd, 1884. RACES RUN ON "MAY 24th, 1881. , GRAND NATIONAL DUNEDIN -.'.'., B-EE-.ECIIASE, DIRTHDAV HANDICAP. Ist Horse.. .. .. £70 istHorse... .. .. £40 2nd Horse .. .. 50 2nd Horse .. ... 30 3rd Horse .. .. 25 SrdHorse .. .. 20 Others (divided).. 55 Others (divided).. 00 £200 £150 Takapuna Birthday Cup. IstHorse £10 2nd Horse 30 3rd Horso 20 Others (di.ided) GO £150 Each Ticket has Three Separate Chances, and can win £150. Application by lottcr only, enclosing Two Stamps for replies. Addresß-JOHN BULL, caro J. T. K.i«ht; Hobson-street; or Boxlll.Post-office.Auckland. QUEEN'S BIRTHDAY RACES, . DUNEDIN; .. :j"'& f ~, Will Closo 21st MAY; 1884. '. g OQO MEMBERS AT JQS;' | BIRTHDAY HANDICAP. First.. .. £000 Second 300 Third .. ... .. .. .. 150 Othors (divided) 250 i ! ■'■ ■'■ CASH ': AWARDS. _\ I 2 at 100 .; £200^ • 4 „ 50 .. 200 0 .;..''__ !.. .. "■<:.'■ -" -..' 150 15 „ 20 300 10 „ 15 .. ... ... .. 150, j 20 „ 10 .. '.. ' .... 200 I 10 „ 8 .. ' 230 3G - „ ;6- .. ■ ... - ..' [...: 180; "__ .. .___■ .■-... £1,700 | Each Ticket has NINE CHANCES. - i Please send Post-office orders when, con; veniont, and enclose two stamps, for replies. N.B.—Early application necessary. This Con^ sulfation will remain open till advertised date of closing. Should:the number of applications exceed 0,000, an additional number of Prizes will be included;" '..'■".' ~' • ADA MANTUA, ••■•'■'"' Care of Mi-Abraham, , j "•' ■ Box 351. Postofflce, Dunedm; j TV-BIN HOOD'S GREAT NOVELTY JEL COMPANY'S PROGRAMME ■' : - ON THE DUNEDIN BIRTHDAY HANDICAP AND GRAND NATIONAL STEEPLECHASE, To be run in Dunedin and Christchureh on QUEEN'S BIRTHD.AY, MAY .21,1884.^ Subscribed Capital—£l,ooo, in 2,000 shares of 10s each:' ' '' ' ; Birthday Handicap (Dunedin)—First horse, £200. Grand National (Christchureh)—First horse, £100. •'*•• ' WILL CLOSE 22nd MAY. ' • ''ROBIN HOOD," Care of Thomas Staple-ton, Box 238, Post ofllce, Christchureh; or, care of Jubal (not J. L.) Fleming, I City Baths, Colombo-street, Christchureh. . -.;■:-_ In answer to numerous inquiries, we beg to state that we are in no way connected with any other Company. PHCENIX NOVELTY COMPANY'S PROGRAMME ON THE . GRAND NATIONAL STEEPLECHASE, To be Run at CnRISTCii-Hcn on the QUEEN'S BIRTHDAY, May 24, 18S4. Subscribed CAriTAL^ £l 000^4'000 SHAKKSoF'S BEACH* EAcn Share has Four Separate Chanxes. First.Horso '.'. .'. '..' "'.'. '.. -Si- Second Horse .-..,-..: ..; 100 Third Horse 50 Other Horses (divided) 1(0 Two Cash Prizes at £50 each .. .. 100 Five Cash Prizes at £20 each .. .. 100 Forty Cash Prizes at £5 each .. .. 200 '__ £1,000 Not less than Two Shares sent by post. Applicants wUI please enclose two 2d stamps for reply and result; add Is on country cheques for exchange; make cross cheques payablo to a No. or Bearer. Post-ofllcc Orders must be made navable to PhceDix Company; if notos aro sent, use two envelope, ,if __&.__pa are sent for Sharos, please add Is in the t extra. Agents will please send in their retunis before the 21st of May, 1881. The final allotment of shares will take place on or about the 22nd. in the presence of a Committeo of Shareholders. . Address-" PHCENIX," Caro of J. L, Fleming, Box 904 Post-office, Christchureh. Hotels. /.REYHOUND' HOTEL. JOHN DARBY, Proi-meto.. . ■ The Proprietor begs to return his warmest thanks to his friends and the public for their post patronage, and trusts that by civility, attention, and keeping (as heretofore) nothing but the Best Brands of Wines and Spirits; Ale, &0,, &c, ho will merit a continuance of same. Vacancies for Boarders. Terms Modorate. WHANGAREI HOTEL, OPPOSITE THE TOWN WHARF, .. WHANGAREI. M R S L E A.:•' 1 Private Families, Tourists, and Commercial Travellers will find Every Attention and Com fort, combined with, Moderate Charges at tho abovenamed Old-established and Pleasantly situated Hotel. • ' Special regard will be paid to selling nothing but the Best-Brands of Liquors. Saddle Horses and Boats for Hire. Trap meets Trains from all steamers. First-class Billiard Tahlo, under the manage ment of an oxperienoed marker. Orders byitolegraph and letters punctually attended to. A. G. BRIGHT, MANAGER. pUNGER ALE! GINGER ALE! G. GLBDHILL Is now manufacturing a GINGER ALE.IN PINTS AND QUARTS, Superior to any yet offered to tho public. DELICIOUS GRATEFUL INVIGORATING BEVERAGE. G. GLEDHILL, WELLESLEY-STREET. Telephone No. 63, NATIONAL HOTEL, CAMBRIDGE, WAIKATO. TOURISTS TO ROTOMAHANA AND HOT LAKES Will And FIRST-CLASS ACCOMODATION at the above Hotel. _ „ , __, , Every Attention to Travellers and Private Families. -,"'"•',' . ... „ _■_,-. The Bedrooms are Spacious and Well yen- SAMPLE ROOMS FOR COMMERCIAL TRAVEL "wines. Ales, and Spirits of First Quality. SPLENDID BILLIARD ROOM. The Proprietor has just Completed Extensive "!_v--v Comfort and Convenience that Travel lers can dosire is now Obtainable at the NATIONAL HOTEL. HENRY GILLET, Proprietob. Paper-tanging.* See, pAPBRHANQINGB. W. PHILLIPPS ft BON BAVI 810-WED, IX LAM ARBIV-W, 185— P A C X A G E S.-185 CONTAININQ 56,000 ROLLS O. PAPERHANGINGB, CONSISTING OF New Patterns for Drawing, Dining, Bed-roona. 1 "- ' and Hall and Staircase, suitable tor the Mansion or Cottage. BEAUTIFUL DESIGNS, AND BEST VALUI EVER OFFERED IN PAPERHANGINGB. 916-PACKAGES-916 SORIMS AND HESSIANB, Plate and Sheet Glass, White Lead, Oils, Turpi, Varnishes, and all Trade Sundries. W. PHILLEPPS V BOM, X k BT, QC-iw-arßiK.



Tenders. Public Works Office, Aaekland, sth May. 1881. Tj_lß_J WOOD' CONTRACT. Writton Tenders will be received at this office until Noon on 17th May next for Supplying and , Delivering Firewood to the various Departments I of the General Government in Auckland. i Tenders must be addressed to tho Hon. the Minister for Public Works, Auckland, and I marked outside, "Tender for Firewood Con . tract. .... , . I Specifications and conditions may be seen at this oflice. The lowest or any tendel' not nescss-rily ac cepted. _. W. 11. HALES, District Engineer. ri . O BUILDERS. Tenders will be received until noon of SAT URDAY, May 17th, for tho Erection of two Wooden Houses in Union-street. Plans at my 1 office, Canada Buildings. _____ _ _,_ __ HENRY G. WADE, Architect. rTIO BUILDERS. Tenders are' ft. n.r6(_ for tho Removal of a Cottage and tho ErCc'tlmj of Two Shops and Residences at Ponsonby by (won of FRIDAY, • y ___OS. HO_DER. Arciiitaet. mo CARPENTERS. Tenders will be received up to _ p_n. on TUESDAY, 13th instant, for Additions, Sec, to a Houso in Freeman's Bay. Plans, &c„ at Messrs Bonnet and Sonß', Painters, &c , Freo man'B Bay, whore tenders are to be left. m O B v i^ L D E R s. Tenders will be received tintil noon of WED NESDAY, May Hth, for Additions and Altera tions to Family Residence in Pottsofiby. EDWARD BARTLEY, Architect. _pO BUILDERS. Tenders will be received until Noon of tho 10th instant for Additions to All Saints' Church, Ponsonby R. KEAL3 & SON, Architects. mo CARPENTERS AND BUILDERS. Tenders aro invited for the Erection of Two Shops in Victoria-street. Plans, specifications, etc., may be seen at my Office, where endorsed tenders aro to be sent not later than 1 p m. of TUESDAY, 13th inst. Tho lowestoranytender not necessarily accepted. THOS. SEARELL, Architect, St. Mungo Chambers, Queen-street (opposite new Bank of New Zealand). mo CARPENTERS AND BUILDERS. Tenders will be received until 4 o'clock on TUESDAY, May 13th, 1881, for the Erection of a Dwelling-house in Ryle-street, Ponsonby. Plans and specifications to be seen at MUNRO & PAGE'S, Blacksmiths, Albert-street. Licensing Notices. "VTOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR A ___*. PUBLICAN'S LICENSE. I, JAMES WATTIE, of Epsom, Settler, do horeby give notice: .that I desire'to obtain, and will at the next licensing meeting, to be holden at Mount Edea School-room on the 3rd day of June, 1881, apply for a Certificate authorising the issue, of a Publican's License for a House Bituate at-Epsom; known'as Epsom Hotel, con taining 10 rooms, exclusive of those required for the useof tho family. •»'"' stnfl Dated the 9th.day of May, 1881. _■-■ ? .--,'- :. -I-AMES WATTIE. ~YTOTICE~OF APPLICATION FOR A ±S PUBI-lOAN'S LICENSE. : ' Klß___Ht iifcENSING DISTRICT. I, JOHN FIELD, of Klhikihi, in the Pro vincial District of Auckland, do hereby give notice that I desire to obtain, and will, at tho next Licensing Meeting to be holden at Kihi kihi, on the 4th day of June, 1881, apply for a Certificate authorising theissue of a Publican's License for a House situated at Kihikihi, afore said, known as the Alt-ha Hotel, containing sovonteen rooms, exclusivebf those requind for the use of the family. ... Dated thlslOth day of May, 1881. . • JQHN IPIELD. /~IITY OF AU.OR.LAND SOUTH. NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR A PUBLICAN'S LICENSE. I, PATRICK BRODIE, of Pit-Street, Auck land, Hotelkeeper, do hereby givo notice that I desire to obtain, and will, at the next licensing meeting, to be held at the Resident Magistrates Court on the 3rd day o.June, 1884,. apply for a Certificate authorising the issue of-a Publican's License for a House situate at Pitt-street and Karangahape Road, Auckland, and known by the sign of the Naval and Family Hotel, con taining 12 rooms, exclusive of thoso required for tho use of the fam_y.--:Twetve;6'elool_'- Dated this 7th day ofiMay, 1884. ~"i- _f__. «sß£f_H-W BRODIE. Educational. TNSTRUCTION IN" FRENCH. MR H. S. F. PELTZER, having just returned from Paris, has taken up his residence at Mona View, Karangahape Road, and is prepared to receive pupils for instruction in French Language and Literature. Terms on applica tiOD. EDUCATIONAL HOME FOR YOUNG CHILDREN.-ASHLEY HOUSE, Russell-street, Parnell. Boarding and Day School, conducted by the MISSES ROGERS. Next term commences on May 19. References permitted to Rev. J. Robertson, M.A, Captain W. C. Daldy, P. A. Philips, JEsq., J.P., Joseph Newman. Esq,, J.P. W~ ENTWORTH HOUSE, Ponsonby Road.—Miss Hill's pupils will Com monce tho Second Term on 26th inßtant, MRS SANDERSON, Karangahape Road (opposite L. D. Nathan'B), has Va cancies for Music and Singing Pupils. Private Lessonß in English and French. MRS CLAYTON'S BOARDING AND DAY SCHOOL, St. George's Bay Road, Parnell.—Second term: May 17,1884. MASTERS. Dr. Hensen Gorman Mons. Villeval French HerrSchmitt Mußio HerrTutschka Singing Wm. K. Watkins .. .. Drawing Prof essor Bernard .. ■■ Dancing BOOK-KEEPING. — Mr Horace Smith (Church of England Grammar 8chool) holds Evening Classes, at his residence, on Mondays and Fridays from 7 till 9 p.m., and on "?aturday Afternoons from 2.30 till 4.30 p.m. Private Pupils received at Venusia, or attended at their own residences. Address—Venusia, Upper Pitt-street (oppoaite Baths). VIOLIN LESSONS in German style are to be given. Terms, 2s 6d for one hour, at pupil's residenco.—Apply Grey-street, 147. MR ANGELO FORREST having de cided to remain in Auckland until Aug. 31, 1884 (provious to his doparture for England) will bo happy to givo lessons on Harmony Organ, Harmonium. Piano, or Singing. Terms 7s por lesson, payable after each lesson.—Ad dress care of Eady's or Hoffman's Music Warp houses; . MR *\V. BRADSHAVV, Professor of Dancing, has arrived from Australia. t throughout which he has taught tho graceful art. He is thoroughly conversant with all the Newest Styles of the day. Mr W. B. has taught dancing all over Europo, and given universal satisfaction. Terms—Adults, ISs; and Children, 10s per quarter. Schools and private families attended. Classes will be formed in the Suburbs and at tho North Shore, particulars of which in a future advertisement. Early applications 1 solicited. Residence—Hobßon-street, opposite St. Matthew's Church. MUS IC A L.—Mr Neville George Barnett (Fell. Coll. Org., London), Pro fessional Teacher of Music, gives instruction in the various branches of Music-Study—Piano forte, Organ, Harmonium. Singing, Harmony, • General Theory, &c„ &c—For particulars apply at Eady's Music Warehouse. Quoe.-Btrcct. "JY/T R MARTIN SWALLOW, PROFESSOR OF MUSIC, REMOVED TO 100, GREY-STREET Terms (for 1 hour's lesson a week):—3 Guinea a vjuarter, at Mr Swallow's Residence, or at Eady's Music Warehouse. 4 Guineas a Quarter at Pupils' Residences. MR F. B. WOOD HA M Trachicr op the PIANOFORTE AND HARMONIUM. , Address Care of Mr A. Bad.. Aucklani Vlusio Warehouse Queen-street. . f\S SALE BY THE UNDERSIGNED 1 VJ 300 Sacks Feed Oats 200 Sacks Milling Oats 100 Sacks New Zealand Maize 100 Sacks Fowl Wheat 10 Cases Canterbury Chee3o 20 Tons No. } Bonedust. ALSO, ALWAYS ON HAND : Wood's Flour, Bran, Sharps. Chaff Onions, Potatoes, Hams and Eacon Corned Beef, 1001b. kegs. WHOLESALE AND RETAIL. ALBERT AND ROBERT EATON, REMOVED TO COMMERCE STREET (Next to JosephCraig'B).



Amusements. \ BBOTT'S OPERA HOUSE. Lessees....... i.-Messrs Maoilpnald and Co. i. Doors 0pen,7.15; overturo, 7.4*. ■■ i. . Carriages, 11 o'olock. > LAST WEEK! LAST WEEK f I, ' -LAST WEEK! LAST WBEKI •' '! Of the Greatest Mobal Drama of the Age. Of the Greatest Moral Drama of the Age. LIGHTS , ~6 r_T ONDON. IGHTS 0' JL.ONDON. .LAST WEEK! .^^ LAST WEEK; /LAST WJP-K!; *™~_ LAST WEEK I Tho Unaniuions V^flict^-'BEST PLAY, Best Acting, and Most Perfect Staging yet. known in New Zoaiand. , 3, TIGHTS O' TO*TOON. JLIGHTS. 0' J_^ONDO>. LAST WEEK. LAST "VYEEK! , . ,; Every Honest Man Should Sep it -.., „. ' Every Good Woman Should Sep jt Every LotfngMothor Should SCe It. , Every Losing Father Should See it I '-" EvcryLovoroftheGood and Truo ShOuW ! « "Among the poor there is'HUMOUR^s well as PATHOS, there is food for as ! Well as for .BARS, and tbe-raysof OodAOTß shine lose their wave now and ■ again. I wad bring : light'and gladness into the lowostLondon life. I -lims, author of-'How tho Poor Live. ' .'Yon. '"'' '''■'■' - !"'"'' ' ;:' WEEK. i __!_ LIGHTS 0' LONDON. Wgjg. i LAST Vlaa Oh! mocklnfe Lamps of London, i What weary eves look down, ■ . And mourti the day they saw you, Oh I. Light, of London Town. 1 : During'.tha overture the above Ballad will be ~ . *sungbyimsß-All<> oWooiaridgo, ■ " '*' '"' at a OtyARTEnrTO EIGHT. , _.'' REMEMBER! REMEMBER! THE^ABT WEEK OE THE SEASON! THE THEATRE NIGHTLY PACKED IN EVERY rARTv„„.„ u , <--' t/NPARALLELI^ENTHUbIASM. /. THUNDERS OF APPLAUSE. " "j. "'r.1' gr"e"y tl!l,e; .-.;:, 'mrs woo-iDRib gb, A- .' Tho Original In'Pg"o,l!^o^- .... - MR AND ..MRS,,. JARVIS ' Tn^ttstraua. Messrs Car-y; W_lton!cSes^j|odso^^court, Tolano,Hazlitt, HogarfcW^f McCarthy, ___ 'Mesdamfe- PhMips, FRzroy,- Esmond, Livingstone, Aline,-and MRS WeOLDBIDGE. .„-., , ,100 Efficient, AuxiUaries. '';;" '. '''._ roduced under the spervision of *W.' 6, CAREY AND H. E. WALTON. Stage Director' ,;./.,..; ■■ Mr J; W, Hazlh* ; '"pri<__ oi- A. mission :—ss, Bs, Is. Box Plan at Lennox's, Stationer. . ; .... Purchase' PIT TICKETS at A-abtt's Hotel during the day and avoid tho CrN!_^m ß_i-use.ior the various suburbs w*M be in attendance every, evening after tho per formiince,:. ~ p Manager. U"' NDER the Patronage; of His Excel '::-lency the .Governor. ■"; ,-■.,; "Choral halli '_~:: '. ..:,:: choral hall! ,-:.-.. ■V..::,'_l'R. RALPH HOOD :,'..y .: lias the honour to announco that on MONDAY. MAY 19TH, ''""..' HE "WILL GIVE A",', , grand Evening concert, ABBisted by -the -following Artistes:— Madame Pooley ■• , Mr J. Hanna MrsKilgour '' Mr Milligan Hogg Miss Stephenson Mr. C. Hcmus (Violin) Miss Florence Clayton Mr H. F. Edger ('cello) "Accompanist-: - Solo Violin: Mr Angelo Forrest. . Herr Tutschka. SOLO PIANOFORTE: Mr RALPH HOOD. Tiokots—Front Seats, 3s; Body of Hall and Gallery, 2_—obtainable at Messrs- Eady's. Len nox's, Upton's, ana Mom's wtaWiihments, POP U-LAR QUADRILLE ASSEM ', "'. -> ____.' ' ;■' A series of Popular Quadrillo Assemblies, under the management of thoroughly competent gentlemen, will be held during the winter even ings, commencing .as follows:-: ■_> Parnell Hall, Wednesday, May 14th Excolßior Hall, Pitt, treet Newton, Thursday, May 15th Old Ponsonby Hall, Friday, May 16th Waite's Hall, Mount Eden Road, Monday, May 19th ; Dovonpoi.t Hall, North Shore, Tuesday, May 20th First-class Quadrille Band and efflolet M.C. Doors- open- at 7.30 -,■> Dancing to commence punctually at 8 o'clock, and finish at 10.30. Double ticket, to admit lady and gentleman, 2s. TRANCING.— Glenside, "Upper Symonds JL/ street—Ladlcsandgentlemen desirous of joining Professor Bernard's Evening Class at Mrs Glover's must aptly early to Mrs Glover or Prof. B. First term begins FRIDAY, 23rd May; filss. - - •' ••- DANCING.—CarIton Gore Road.—An Evening Class is being formed In Mrs Palmer's new large School-ropm under Professor Bernard. Intending pilpils must apply early.' First term begins MONDAY, 19th May. Juvenllo Class MONpArTB, 1.30 p.m. DANCING. DANCING. Masonic Hall, Princes-st. . Prof. Bernard's Classes at above Hall. Adults Wednesdays. 7.30 p.m.: Juveniles, Satub datb, 3.30 p.m.- ! Special Select Waltz Classes for Ladies only. Thursdays, 10.30 a-m.; After noon, 2 p.m. Intending Pupils must apply early the number being limited for each class. , Terms: Gents., £1 fie: Ladles and Juveniles' ono guinea. Solect Classes, £1 ss. Private Lessons daily In New Vnlse, &o. Residence. 75, Hobson-street Cards at Upton's, Queen -street Lectures. YOUNG MEM'S CHRISTIAN ASSO CIATION. ROOMS: CORNER OF WELLESLEY AND ALBERT STREETS. WINTER COURSE OF LECTURES. Monday, May 19 —" Some Mathematical and Moral Aspects of Gambling."—Professor W. 8. Aldis, M.A. '••.■■■ ;_ f: .■ „„ Friday, May 30.—" Tastes and Pleasures of the People."—Key. R. Somerville. FfIIDAY, JUNE 27.—"Amongst Hot Springs and ' Geysers."—Professor A. P. TnoMAS, M.A., Friday, July 11. — Entertainment; Musical andX-terary. ■ Friday, July 25.—!' Oxygen," with Experi mental Illustrations.—C. E Button. Esq. Friday, August 1. — "The Violet-Crowned City; or, Athenian Life and Thought in the Time of Socrates."—professor T. G JJucker, Friday, August 15.-Entertainment; Musical and Literary. Friday, August 29.—" Kingsley."—H. G. Beth Smith. Esq.. R.M. Friday,'Septemi;er I.—" Radiant Heat "—Pro fessor Fred. D. Brown. B.Sc. Friday, Octoheu 3.—"Abraham Lincoln."— Rev. P.W. Baker. Commonco each evening at 7.30. Seata re served for Ticket-holderß till 7.20. Tickets for tho Course, to admit Bearer and Lady, os; to admit Bearer 0n1y,.3s 6d; Single Lecture, Is. May be had from the Booksellers, any Member of Committee, or at the Rooms. THOS. BUDDLE ) w „ n „' F. G. EWINGTON f Hon. sees. Wm. BRAICENRIG, Gen. Sec.- Board and Residence. MRS F. J. WARDELL, Ward Villa, Alton Road (fourth houso from Wynyard ' streot), has flrst-class accommodation for three *j or four gentlemen. Every comfort and con venience; bath and piano. • T>OARD and Residence required by JD Gentleman ; place where only one or two others are accommodated preferred; dine , in city if suitable.—Apply Box 45, P. 0., Auck • land. ■ COMFORTABLE Board and Residence in small private family, suitable for two gentlemen friends; no others kept. Situated in healthy locality, 20 minutes' walk from Post Office.—Address Alpha, Star Oflice. r T> OSEBANK HOUSE, DEVONPORT. Snperior accommodation for Ladles or Gen fl tlcman. Only a limited number kept Terms moderate. „ J. R. HOOPER. Proprietor. GOVERNOR BROWNE HOTEL, ' HOBSON-STREET. Board and Lodging _ _ „ 80s per Week .ingle Room - _ _. » .-■' -'23e per Week E LLE.S LE V H OUS E, ' WELLESLEY-ST., AUCKLiN. »""' ' '' < (Throe Doors west from Hobson-street). BOARD AND RESIDENCE. A Good Table kept; lofty and well-ventilated Bedrooms, Plunge and Shower Baths, and every convenience to ensure tie "comfort of Boarders I and Visitors. Tenris I £lper_weel_ S_l__SON Oate.of W_ffiifetpp), Proprlet»e»B.