The Auckland Evening Star.

VOL. XXIII—NO. 4,291

AUCKLAND, N.Z., FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 32, 1884

PRICE: ONE PENNY.



Shipping.. , >- T>ACIFIC MAIISTEAM *»^___S^^p^TH ROUGH THK UNITED 6SSKO°^ STATES OF AMERICA. VIA IHONOLULU, TO GREAT BRITAIN. Under Postal Contract with the Governments Of New Zealand and New South Wales. Passengers booked through to Liverpool, London, or Paris, via tho Great Overland Road of America, and tlio Steamers of tho Atlantic Lines from New York. I Date of Date of Steamer. Tons. Sailing to Sailing to j Sydney 'Frisco. 1881 On orabout 18S4. City of Sydney.... 3,.t0 March 8 April 1 Australia 3,200 April 5 April 29 Zealandia 3,200 May 3 Mar, 4 FARES:- First-class £C'land upwards Steerage £32 3s. Dd. and upwards First-class to San Francisco £W Steemgo *"" Through Cabin Passengers are permitted to lav over at Honolulu, or any of tho cities of the United States, not to exceed six months. U SOUTHERN PACIFIC ROUTE. Passengers to and from Europe may, without extra cost, avail themselves of tho Southern Pacific Railroad and its connections, thereby avoiding tho winter cold of tho Northern route; and for an additional cost of 821 may-go to New Orleans and thence through the Southern States No Shipping Orders will be issued after I p.m. on the day beforo the sailing of steamers for San For freight rates and all other information apply to THO s. T. GAMBLE, Agent, Lower Queen-street. £*____£ f\ RI EN T LINE. <«_Sw_@S_fi_lr Undor contract with the New South Waleß Government for tho conveyance of Malls. The following Steamships bel»nglng to the Orient Co. and the Paolflc Co. will leave SYDNEY and MELBOURNE on tho under mentioned dates for LONDON, via ADELAIDE. DIEGO, GARCIA (at stoamor's option), SUEZ, and NAPLES:- Steamer. From Sydney. From Melbourne. Lusitania .... Marohl March 7 John Elder.. March 15 March2l Chimborazo.. March 29 AP™* 80RATA April 12 April 18 And fortnightly thereafter. Through faros to London, £21 to £75. Passengers secure special advantages by booking through from New Zealand. Setxuid elasa passengers by Orient steamer are provided With saloon passages to I Sydner »r Melbourne. NAPLES TO LONDON by RalL-Speelal arrangements made with Messrs Cook and Sons for the issue of through tlokets at greatly re flnp!_SSaicES FROM LONDON.-Specialfaeill ttes aftorded for bringing out Friends and Relatives by pro-payment Of the passage-money RETURN TICKETS, available for 12 months, aro Issued at the following rates :— First Saloon _ *«< - P-ISH^VeD THROUGH"to%N. DON at Reduced Rates. For further particulars apply to■ ~_,._ UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF NKW_mAND (LIMITED). Agents in New Zealand. "i^r- QTEAM TO LONDON^ ~MBhB ~* STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY. FOR LONDON DIRECT. VTA COLOMBO. Leave Leave Steamer. Sydney. Melbourne.



' 188 L lf»J. K A :::::::::: Ma7ch7 SsSohg B ;:::::::::» flS| fSmt ....".." !!li. April 16 AprU22 And thenceforward every alternate week. " Pi_.iqpn_.ers and oargo booked to London, Mar- B&TKXyWlndia. China, and iapan »=tk« issued both to first and second hf^soSglS at specially low rates. Cheap reserved accSodatlon can be obtained In this TSTbts-l! at Auckland secure special advantages. V all P»g*sOT-_-&& & CO.. Agents. 18, Queen-street. Auckland. *s*-«ew*tf TTNION STEAMSHIP r«SSI U COMPANY OF NEW fsililS /VaLAND (LIMITED.. j [^ TIME TABLE.-FEBRUARY. COAST PORTS (from Manukau). . -j " ... 1 Latest Steamer, j PateotSailing. | T rain._ *0B IAKAJNLYrfELTON. , sSS-papiy-* (from Auckland). . • ffiwr 1 "mmKB (VIA BLOT>)- -— |^^^lSl&o7i - TEANAUt YcffgatHobart _ ■ FOR SYDNEY. ~ _ ffl'""" 1* ' Tues.. mar, a f — ■ FORSU^ANFMVUKA; TICKETS will.be 183"5 a,„ " n j from Hobart New Zealand lines, f^g^Y REDUCED Sid Australia, at 9™b r^£ till the 31st RATES, available tor re_m MARCH, «M. . k a and alongside Two ,sS«_apU3ft» Forutreet - -vrnRTHERN STEAM- J^ SHIP CO. (LIMITED). jffgpfcgt* TIME -TABLE.-FEBRUARY. and other Circum - lW stances Permitting.) —„ i "."n_ OF HAILING. BTBAMEB. I _-__!- ■ Staffii j . ysSß^^w^^2^_£2^22222: 77 nr -nr I "-™" Tuesday. 5 p.m. | _J!bgESS^ rS ;„ awT „ nadaTand jitlday.sp.m. rEveryMondayTep^i^ _— 52^1---^^MANTOAUr -^Vv^jyAITARA. _ r-~r- \ii^aasA£_____Z- ■ • "^6uSHSNTpU£! e Kr y . avaUable rates will be issued t"",. u?a ( u tofrVSrn until March 31 1884. , d one WAITARA"The ;M. ARGYL y^-naJ-Onehtmga.. . ———- stances P«"«K*ggXfflSdp Co. (Limited). " -rTTAIUKU AND ONE &JL& Whunga STEAM JggIIgI^NAVIGATION CO. (Limited). „ ~«„»«.• Leave Walukut Leave Onehunga. •— Feb. _ 7.30 a.m. 25-Monday, 5 p.m. n G _Tuesday, 10 a-m. — w—Wed., 11a.m. 27-WeA, 6.30 a.m. 11.30 a.m. 9s_Thnrsday, 7 a.m. •°r^x llFridaylforManukan



Shipping. JL^J-^r- rpHEKAMO COLLIERY COMPANY'S fast and 412 tons register. 120 h.p., Capt. J. Crawford, will be despatched as under— FOR WHANGAREI, WHANGAREI HEADS, MANGAPAI, AND PARUA BAY. From Auckland: From Whangarei: February. Monday, Ssth, 8 p.m. Tuesday, 26th, 5.30 p.m. Wednesday, '_7th, 8 p.m. Friday, 29th, 9.30 a.m. A COACH runs in connection with the stormer to Waipu from the Heads. Panssago Tickets must bo taken at Company a Ofilco. II A, Queen-street, or Qucon-street Wharf, Aucklann. X^r QIS. WAIT AX I /gjSfl^fecffU Will make a SPECIAL TRIP t0 WHANGAREI TO-MOR ROW (Saturday) EVENING, loaving tho Rail way Wharf at 11.30 (after the Opera), and re turning from Railway Wharf, Whangarei, at 7.30 a.m. on Monday. j^^r s- COROMANDEL. THOMAS SCOTT, MASTER. TIME TABLE. Leaves Auckland: Leaves Coromandel: February. February. — Saturday, 23, 2 p.m. Monday, 25, 2 p.m. — — Tuesday, 26, 2 p.m. Wednesday, 27, 2 p.m. — — Thursday, 28, 2 p.m. Friday, 29,2 p.m. — March. March. — • Saturday, 1,2 p.m. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Not responsible in shipping, carrying, or dis charging live stook. No cargo received without shipping note, and within half an hour of advertised timo of de parture. All parcels must be prepaid on board. A. R. H. SWTNDLEY, Manager. A^X^ npiME TABLE. P-H- TONGAIURO. Leave St Heller's Bayi LoaveQueen-st. Wharf: 9 a.m. 8 p.m. SPECIAL TRIPS On Wednesdays and Saturdays. Leave Queon-st.Wharf: Leave St. Helior's Bay: 2 p.m. 5 p.m. If sufficient inducemont offer. RETURN FARES: SIXPENCE. Vessels requiring Towing apply to K. WRIGHT, Agent. xjt_ QTEAM TO THAMES, jS&&Afi O Connecting with River „.,.<.-< for STIRLING «^ESH»W'WORTH,OHINEMURI,WAI- «~-___Bi » TEKAURI, WAIIII, TE AROHA GOLDFIELDS. MORRINSVII-LK, WAITOA PLAINS, AND GRANT AND FOSTER'S SETTLEMENT.



TIME TABLE B.S. ROTOMAHANA, P.S. ENTERPRISE No. 2, and ANNE MILBANK. FRCM AUCKLAND: I Rotomahana I Enterprise |A. Milbank Fri. I - 17 p.m. I - Sat 110 a.m. I — I — FROM THAMES: I Rotomahana j Enterprise lA. Milbank Fri. I - I - 112 p.m. Sat 1 4 p.m. 112 p.m. 1 — No cargo received for Rotomahana within half-an-hour of advertised time of leaving. Not responsible for Shipping, Carrying, or discharging Live Stock. FRA3ER & TINNE. Agonts. j^at j- rniiE northern J^3t~lk~ A RIVER STEAM NAVI- CO. (I_TD.)-Increosed Communication on the ■■Wl 11 111 Hi » Northern Wairoa at Further Reduced Fares.—ln addition to the present time table of Steamers leaving Helonsvilla Monday Mornings and Evenings, Wednesday B»»_.ines and Friday Mornings, the s.s. Durham will run a anraai, TRIP on WEDNESDAYS, tt, Be?l_^WaTKl^,?y^ifa^ gawhare, and Dargavlllo (unless specially re quired); returning 5 a.m. followm-j 'im'-nlngs. fares: Saloon, single Bs, return 10; singlo 4s, return 75.-By order, V si. [.ODDER, Managor and Engineer. -_ ___ xJT— ~\TEW BTEAMER on •i£____lW&*£&& Tho now and .;-■_-. :EP ,__B_gßg*_f__3- tune will leav-.- lie: rrville for Dargavillo (and intermedial.. s!«uuii..-[ on Tuesdays and Thursdays, after the arrival of tho 7.15 a.m. train from Auckland; returning from Dargaville on Wednesdays and Fridays, at 5.30 a.m." Cargo to bo consigned to care of a CAPTAIN PEARCE. 8.8. Neptune. _f J- TYEVONPORT STEAM /Sffiftf U FERRY COMPANY Tho abovo Conii«ny have a Steamer always on hand at shortest notice tor TOWING, PICNIC PARTIES, AND FISHING EXCURSIONS. R( Traffic Manager, r J-_-1? O R SALE— J_ffi*Zu¥-i X? Tho twin 8.8. I*WmW&\*mm&* Now running on Thames Rlvor • steams fast, and fitted up specially for su£««H|au ba'seenln Auckland Harbour on the 29th and 30th January. For further particulars applf to _. *° a7_s G. PRICE Engineers. Thameß. xpQR SALE .(PRIVATELY) The favourites^ rookh Tonnage: Gross, 60; Net, 46. Now trading between Manukau and Waitara. For further particulars apply to G. JOHNSTON, General Manager South British Insurance Co., uonoia.il Auckland.



Timber. "OAPAKURA SAW MILLS, HUNOA. Having a large supply of KAURI Logs, we are now prepared to Execute Ordors to any size; dressed T. and G„ etc. COULTHARD BROS. Stewart & Garlick, Agents, Fort-Btreet, Auckland. THE UNION STEAM SAW, MOULD ING. SASH. AND DOOR COMPANY (LIMITED). WHOLESALE TIMBER DEALERS. MANUFACTURE^ POORS, SASHES. SUPPLIES IN WHOLESALE LOTS! SCANTLING BOARDS (Rough and Dressed) CEILING BOARDS WEATHER BOARDS (Rusticated or F. Edged) FLOORING AND LINING' ARCHITRAVES SKIRTINGS MOULDINGS (of any pattern) DOORS, SASHES, and TURNERY, DELIVERED at any Public Wharf in Auck land, or at the Company's Private Wharf, Mechanics' Bay. ™° Wf'wcSSs SvfuVaMi Kl^cSntSMd oW Wholesale Buyers. ,__&&&&&*- QUOTATIONS AND PATTERN BOOKS On application at MECHANICS BAY'OR CUSTOMS-STREET. Q H E A P__jT I M B E R ™ ar%-S^!tfs^nd SS d g Caflsplp S^ g S bing?e rs, r Ho-e B'loc-s. Posts and Rails at lowest rates. -. T and H. SMYTH, , „.„ AneWand-WuXefsawingandPlanlngMlU Mount Eden RsalwayStation, 12th December.Has.



Business Notices. CHARLES HESKETH.] [ALEX. AITKEN. HE SKE TII and AITKEN are glad to inform their customers and the public generally that having sold the whole ol their last year's stock of Clovers, etc., they are in a position to oiler an entirely New Stock arriving per direct steamer Aorangi, from Lon don, and per Mail Steamer from San Francisco, as under, all current season's growth, consist ing of— WHITE CLOVER (Trefolium repens) RED CLOVER (Trefolium pretens) ALSYKE CLOVER (Trefolium hybrida) COWGRASS (Trefolium peronne) SCARLET CLOVER (Trofoliumlncarnatum) TREFOIL (Medicago supulina) LUCERNE (Medicago sativa) ALFALFA (Medicago Chiliana) TIMOTHY (Phleum Prateuis) CRESTED DOGSTAIL (Cynosuruß erlatalus) MEADOW FOXTAIL (Alopccurus pretensis) SHEEPS FESCUE (Festuca ovina) WOOD JIKAIiOW GRASS (Poanenioralia) PRAIRIE (Bromus Schroederl) DOOB OR ASS RAT-TAIL (Sporobolua clongatus) RYE-GRASS (Solemn porreno scmpervlrens) COCKSFOOT (i)aetylls glomorata) PURPLE and GREEN TOP ABERIJEEN TURNIPS DEVONSHIRE GREY STONE, WHITE STONE, and GLOBE TURNIPS SWEDE TURNIPS. They aro also Agents for tho Bonedust as . manufactured by tho Auckland Manure Com pany, Sydney Bonedust and Flour, Mineral and Bono Phosphates, Potato and Grass Manures, Peruvian Guano, Nitrate of Soda, and othor Artificial Manures; Oats, Maize, Barloy, Beans, Peas ;Coarso, Fino, and Rock Salt, Cobra, and Linseed Cake; New Zealand Flax and Tew, etc. r\ N SALE. PAPErTiANGINGS! PAPERHANGINGS! BY THE BALE. A LARGE ASSORTMENT. JUST LANDED.



GABRIEL LEWIS, Auctioneer. HO S. T. HARB UT T, MANUFACTURER or CORN BROOMS, AUCKLAND. TRADK j KAP AI \ MASK. "V/TONUMENTAL MARBLE MASONS. Workers of Marble Mantelpieces, Chetlbnlers and Toilet Tops, Slabs for Laboratory and Butchers' Shops. Marble worked to any design. Manufactured in Auokland.—R. LEVETT and CO.. Victoria-street (near Freeman's Bar). T HENDERSON, HOUSE, SHIP, SIGN, AND GENERAL DECORATIVE PAINTER, No. 8, Wyndham-street. I L LI A M THOMAS, Cornor of Lome and Victoria-streets, Auckland East, MONUMENTAL, MARBLE, AND GENERAL STONEMASON, ARCHITECTURAL SCULPTOR AND CARVER. Inscriptions Aocurato and BoautlfuL Monuments, Tombs, Ileadatonos, and every description of Stone Work at the Lowest Possible Pricos for Town and Country.



i~l H E E S E. THIS SEASON'S CHEESE! CHEESE! FROM TE AWAMUTU FACTORY. WAIKATO, NOW ON SALE, Wholesale Agents— AUCKLAND AGRICULTURAL AND MER CANTILE COMPANY (Limited), 9 and 11, Queen-streot Wharf. e_ TiEVONPORT FURNITURE H JLJ WAREHOUSE. >Z >-__ Ct\ H. J. TURNER « |3 Is prepared to Supply, at tho lowest < £h Auckland prices, overy kind of Furnl- § ture, Bedding. &c. _\ Suites of Furniture Renovated and 2 i-_ made equal to now. ►_ H. J. TURNER, t_j Devonport. QUPErviwf. COUKUUAXED lAN K>> J. EIcEAN Has for Sale a number of the above, with Taps ready for uso, price 355, at his shop. Welleslej■ street East (next door to Crowthcrs Stables. Large Quantities of Spouting, Ridging, and Down PiDcs always In Stock. Verandah Iron Si°rvSdafthe aXrtest notice. Country order, will always recoive his prompt attention. Load Washers always on hand. Ip, L' G R E' E N, U. Having secured tho sorvlces of Mr W. GRUNDY, willcarry on business, as follows.— General Finance Agencies Bill Collecting Distraints forTFtonts j Searches for Title, &c. in Nativo Land Negotiation of Loanß, &c.i&£, &p. SHERIFF'S OFFICE, 62, (JUEEN-STREEI, OPPOSITE BANK OF NEW ZEALAND. mABHOOK BROTHERS, BOAP AND CANDLE MANUFACTURERS, COX'S CREEK, RICHMOND. OmO-t DURHAM -STREET. AUCKLAND.



Cash Purchasers of Tallow. Wool, Sheepskins, and Bones. LIONEL PHILIPS,! WINE AND SHIRIT MERCHANT, 8, Quoen-streot, Auckland, Has opened In tho same premiseß as occupied by j him b& yeoreago. and will bo glad to see all olfi I friends and customers. j LIONEL PHH-LIPS. I T^-OTICE TO HOUSE OWNERS.) S. Gladlng, Paperhangar, is now Prepared.to i Hang Paper In a superior mannor for lOd per Ssco, in any part of the town or suburbs. Minting, |£^ N agf^fW, Kyber Pass. Post orders punctually attended to. W. L E V B, BOOK BINDER, PAPER RULER, ACCOUNT BOOK MANUFACTURER, THREE DOORS ABOVE " STAB " OFFICE. MERCHANTS' ACCOUNT BOOKS, INSURANCE AND MINING! REGISTER BOOKJ Specially Ruled and Bound. Muslo. Magazines, Publlo Libraries, and Sun day School Books well bound. BAKERS' SPECIAL RULED DAY BOOKS. Bibles, Prayer and Hymn Books Ro-bound. BAND AND CHOIR MUSIC BOOKS RULKD SAMUEL WHITE HAS FOR SALE AT THE YARD, CUSTOMS-STREET:- por m _ Puriri Posts .. • *J JS" Very Good Punrl Posts .. •• '_i Hobartßaihs .. -- •• •• "Vm,.,.,, Sawn Puriri Posts Bx3 .... .L B*^ Sawn Heart Kauri Boards, 6x5.. )8s pr 100 Split Palings $ Hobart Rails ™ Sawn Rimu Rails ™ Titreo Rails ig-aeh Kauri Posts •-,,••„•■ " l9eacn Shingles, Houso Blocks, &c. 19 SAWN SLEEPERS. 8 x 5,2s 6d oach. MIL KEESING, Licensed Water • Works Plumber, -No. 62,, Victoria street, opposite Holland and BuHw'S. Water laid on at tho vory lowest rates. Plumbing tuid Gas-fitting promptly attended to I'nwure always on hand, or made to order. Repairs neatly and promptly executed. Cheapest Shop in Town.



ITOHN TUCKEY, Undertaker, | O Victoria-street West | Begs to notify to the Public of Auck- | land that he has commenced Business n in tho abovo line, and trusts, by civility ■ and strict attention to business, to morit v a share of public support. Interment of ■ Adults from £6 10b ; do. of ChUdrcn, UA ■ 10s. N.B.—Note the address: 1 J. TUCKEY, Victoria-street West. ■ IVTEW DRESSMAKER'S AND MIL IN LINER'S ESTABLISHMENT. r MRS DAVY ha? much pleasure In informing the t __^ioJ nf the City of Auckland and SiiburDS gft she° tos comnicnced business In Hobson i votrSg to Please and by' Reasonable Charge^ toSaßhareof the Ladies'patronage; Straw lT^Z^^^cis^^tl\ the'Misaes Davy. . CHRISTOFLE AND CIE, PARIS, Makersof Finest PLATEDWARE of all kinds FORKS and SPOONS heavily plated on rHRFsTOFLE MAKES ONLY ONE C^T(SfLE. SSe wMsUverftercon wSK tSof^-.be^t we t. m-



Business Cards. CARD.I MR ARCHD. BUCHANAN, Solicitor. Ofllce: St. Mungo Chambers (opposite Bank of New Zealand), Queen-street. "I M . SPEED, * BARRISTER AND SOLICITOR, HIOH-STREET. R JAS. ADAMS begs to tender his most sincere thanks to his numorous customers and friends for the patronage and support they have so kindly nccordnd him dur ing the past 0 years ho has been In business, and takes this opportunity ot informing them that he has decidod on RETIRING FROM BUSI NESS at tho end of February. He had originally intended to bo gone by the ond of the present month, but finds it will not he quite practicable, as a large stock (principally \\ alchos) is still on hand, which ho will bo glad to dispose of at even grentor reduced rates than before.—JAS. ADAMS. Watchmaker, Victoria-street. MO NS. A. FARA YE L, HAIRDRESSER IN THE LATEST PARIS FASHION. Gives overy attention and civility. Charges : Hair Cutting, Bd; Shampooing, 8d; Shaving, lid. Note tho address— A. FARAVEL, 25, Victoria-street East (next Roth's Baths), Auckland, New Zealand. 11. SKINNER AND SON, c Builder... Carpenters, and Joiners, Vulcan Lane. All Branches of the Building Trade executed by Experienced Workmen.; Shop Fronts, Ollieo Fittings, See. EDWARO BARTLEY, Architect, Stieh bury's Buildings, Queen-street, r\ H E S T S OF DRAWERS Very Handsome Chests of Drawers, In Rich Mottled Kauri, arc now selling at the following prices for Cash -.—The Duke of Edinburgh Chest of Eight Drawers (tho bonnet drawer richly panellod with totora, bird, and rewa rowa) Jft 10s; Five Drawer Chests, £A. The above articles have always given great satisfaction, and be oome moro beautiful with age. W. NORRHC. TOP Of SHQI-TI--_ai--BTRl__jf_. THE NEW ZEALAND TOBACCO GROWING AND MANUFACTURING COMPANY (LIMITED). Head Office and Factory: Auckland.; IMPORTANT TO FARMERS. Tho above Company Is desirous of com municating with Farmers and others who aro willing to grow Tobacco. Gonuino Havana and American Sood and all Information FREE, Much oan bo obtained at my ollieo, Morcantlle Chambers, next to Bank of Now Zealand. AUGUST VOLLBRAOHT, Working Manager. December 1,1883. /RINGER ALE. GINGER ALE. JOHN GREY AND SONS, ____ratkd Water and Cordial Manufac turers, Beg to Intimate that they aro prepared to supply GINGER ALE Of superior quality In Quarts and Pints. Tho publio will find tills to bo a DELICIOUS BEVERAGE. • Also, on hand, and to arrive— 200 CASKS OF CORRY'S CELEBRATED BELFAST GINGER ALE. Eden Crescent and Albert-street.



Oome and See / THE / / CHOICE SELECTION '/*/ °* A?/ S /TIVITH OHANDEIJERS, /V/ BRACKETS. A/ TINWARK GLOBES, fcO., /V PLUMBING AT / / GASFITTINQ town Price*/C^ l^™I™' *° /<5 / At Shortest Notice as /V/ _._T" r / / O, WAV's BUILDINGS, / / DKVONPORT. 7. DA LTO N, C.E., • AROIHTEC AND SURVEYOR, Has Removed to Itch-street (fronting Vuloan Lane), ovor Mr /hlto'a, Law Stationer, PATffIT AGENT QYMONDS-STKET MACHINE-MADE BREAJ FACTORY. EDWARD PAISONS, Proprietor. leadin features: Cleanliness in Pocbsses and Purity of MAtrPAoronE. Price of Biud 3Jd. UNION OIL, iOAP, AND CANDLE COMPAY (LIMITED). MANUFACTUBRS OF COMMON AND "^ • TOUT SOAPS. CANDLES. PINUT, AND OTHER. LUfaIUATINaOILB. §oap and Candleforkst Parnhli, 11 Works: Cusiis-STRfiET West. Warehouse andOffioesi Lower ALBERT STREET. I . Cash Pursers of TiJ&OW. Delivery taken their Parnell Worlu or] Arehonae. qURREY TILLS TESTATE. APPLICATIOIFOR TITE PURCHASE j OF UNSOLTALLOTMENTS On any Jlion of this Estate WILL ir BE RECEIVED j By tundersigned,



At HIE OFFI shortland-street, ERMS. Ono-flfth Cashitlanco within five years, Interest seven pemt. Loans for buildjon lots; interest, sovon per cent.; can bo repiby instalments. A. UOARDMAN, Agent. miE^RIVEBALE MANUFACTUR ING COANY (LIMITED), TANNERS, CUtERS. GRINDERY AND LEATJt MERCHANTS, Have removed toro convenient Premises— 41, EY-STREET (Next doonlr. Fowler. Butchor). Splendid Assort* always on hand (at lowest trado prices) Colonial, English and Foreign Bers, Grindery, Shoe Mcrci English and Cial Saddlers eathers. Tannery Warehouse! AVONDA! 11, GREY-STREET, Thjone: No. 95 SEORETARf. S. HAMPSOK, Papangings, &c. T3AP EH ANQING S. W. ILIPPS & SON HAVE RKCI, EX LATE ARRIVALS, 18S-IK AG E S-186 I TTAININO 55,000 ROLIF PAPERHANGINGS, 3IBTING OF New Patterns rawing. Dining, Bed-roomi. and Hallltaircase, suitable for the ion or Cottage. BEAUTIFUL GNS, AND BEST VALUE EVER OFFI IN PAPERHANGINGS. 9I6CKAGES-918 SCRIMSiJTD HESSIANB. Plate and Sheik White Lead, OTs, Tun* rate bb^di^.^ Trafla Stmdrleit W.'/LEPPS * BON,. I QUEEN-STREET.



Land nnd Estate Agents. ' p HAS. TT ASMOND, LAND AND MONETARY AGENT, 11C, Queen-street (Adjoining B. Tonks and Co.'a). Bankers i National Bank of Now Zealand (Limited). Mortgages and Loans Negotiated. Rents and Interests Collected. Money Invested on First-class Socurttles Without charge Estates managed for absentees. Valuations and Arbitrations undertaken. Nativo Land affairs specially understood. Houses to Let and Properties for Sale placed on my list free of charge Evory description of landod property bought or sold to order. Large sums to lend on flrst-class securities. mANIKI) TO pURCIIASE. A 9 or 10-roomed Houso in Symonds-atreet or Kybor Pass. Small Houso and about 5 Acres Clay Land near Auckland. Seven Acres or moro at Epsom. About 10 Acres, One-treo Hill. Nice little House and about 2 Acres at Rcmuora or Epsom. Good 7-roomod llouso within ten minutes' walk of Queen-street Small Storo in a good position. Some Good Allotments at Birkenhead or North cote. WANTED—Particulars of Properties For Salo, as I have many buyers and but few Hollers.



Tji 0 R gAL E. fjITY XjIREEHOLD pROPERTY. PONSONBY.—An excellent Houso of fourlarffe rooms, washhoußO and workshop, situated in tho best part of Ponßonby. Gns In all tlio rooms, first-class American range; also, gas btovc. Two largo verandahs; tlio view from the front one being very pretty and cannot bo intercepted. The allotment is tastefully laid out with flowers, tlio back portion being a kitohon garden. Price £300, with terms. £1 600-LARGE TEN-ROOMED HOUSE, ex clusive of Wash-houßO, Servants' Bedroom, and all necessary outbuildings. WCU-built and finished throughout, on a largo allotment. Very suitable for a flrst-olass boarding-houso. Situated In tho. best part of Hobson-Btreet. £2 800-IN THE CENTRE OF THE CITY-A largo and commodious Store, built of Concrete and Brick, with largo Dry Cellars, on an Al lotment 10 feot 82 foot 0 Inches. Buildings valued about £1,500: tho allotment worth at least £50 por foot. With first-class tonus. £350 FOR AN 8-ROOMED HOUSE and good allotment, situated near Mr Morley's Storo on tho Great North Road. A chanoo seldom mot With. piTY TEABEHOLB pROPERTY. THAT GRAND CORNER ALLOTMENT. Immediately opposite tlio Choral Hall, having Two Large Frontages to Byinonds-atroot and Grafton Road, having a term of Witty /-aarc to run at a Rontal of £35 por year. QJUBURBAN pROPERTY. £180 FOR A NEW 1-ROOMED COTTAGE and a vory Largo Allotment, Bltuatcd at i Northcoto, near tlio Wharf. £75—ALLOTMENT adjoining tho above; oasy terms of payment. MOUNT ROSKILL-I havo a lot of very cheap allotments In an OBtato which has only just como Into tho markot. To working men doßirlous of securing a good piece of land of their own at a smal cost, and with vory easy tonus of payment, it is a grand chance. CORNER ALLOTMENT. BELLWOOD ESTATE. Frontage to the Mount Roskill Road. £3 per foot. MERCER—A good 6-roomed Houso and Large Froohold Allotmont, for £150. Terms; £59 oash. PARKMAREMO-82 Aorcs. £1 por aero. LUCAS'S CREEK—32O Acres, with j-mllo front ago to tho creek and }-milo frontago to the main road to Nortiicote and Birkenhead. Tho Government landing placo -deep wator—la on this proporty. Tho land is all ploughable. Some few years ago a native settlement was Rilnatpi! tlusro. which fact In Itself sneaks for £7(0 at 7 por cent. ' HELENSVILLK — 220 Acres Splondld Land, with Railway Station <m the property. Price, £7(10: easy terms, TUAKAU~Two Township Allotments, fit. each.



H _~i ILTON—About 1,500 Acres, abutting the niiiiii road and close io tho station. Tho whole is woll watered, level, and rich land. It is thoroughly well fenced. A flrst-class houso and all necessary farm buildings erocted there on. All further particulars as to price, terms, reasons for selling, Sec, will ho givon on appli cation. It is a barguin seldom mot with. £8,000 for AN IMPROVED FARM and Large Family Residence complete with overy con venience. 600 aorcs aro laid down In Englißh graßsos; tho wholo 1,700 acres aro subdivided by vo fences, and thoroughly well drainod whore nocossary. Tho orchard contains about 2,000 of the finest fruit trees, all in full bearing. This grand proporty Is only about 30 miles south of Auckland by road, and two hours by steamer. Has a frontago of a mile and a-half to the river. Terms—ono-third cash, balance at six por ocfitt HAMILTON — Several splondld allotments adjoining tho Now Railway Station j will be vory valuable for an Hotel. JOHN SOPPET, House, Land, and General Commission Agent, No. 8, Queen street, has for immediate Bale (really cheap) :— I comfortable o-roomod Cottage, Ponsonby; (terms very easy): also, 1 7-rooinod House, 1 5-roomed Houso, 2 4-roomcd Cottages, and 1 i small Storo, In town j 2 Dairy Farms, 10 miles from town; 2 partly-improved Farms, ono 310 acres, tho other 150 acres, about 12 miles from town; and several other City and Suburban Properties at equally Low Prices. For a good business man with upwards of £2000 capital—Entrance Into a Bound concern. Is a good Valuer and Auctioneer. Has thorough Knowledge of wino and spirit business, and can be relied upon for energy and activity. TO BE LEASED. That First - class Queen - street Shop now occupied by Mr Samuel Coombes, opposite Bank of Australasia. Good frontage (15U. feet doop), with back ontranco from High-street; thoroughly adapted to any trade, and In the heart of tho mercantile quarter of tho city. Possession can be givon on tho Ist Feb., 18*1.— Apply only to W.L. M., at his Land Agency Office. For a torm of 21 years, Allotmont, Wakcflcld strcot. 33 x 71. Suitable fer a manufactory. J. M O S S' & C 0., • HOUSE, LAND, & ESTATE AGENTS. Wo beg tr Inform Owners of Property that Houses or .uind, for RENTAL OR SALE, aro entered in iar Registry Free of Charge, for tho Informati J at of thoso who favour us with a cal at our offices, in Shortland-street. Monoy to Lend at Current Rates of Interest. MT. CLAYTON, • HOUSE, LAND, COMMISSION AGENT AND SHIP BROKER Allotments for Sale at Hamilton, Newcastle Alexandra, and North Shore. Money lont on good security. Office: 30, Insurance Buildings. Boots and Shoes. lis- OPENING OF GARRETT BROS.' WAREHOUSE. Having been Closed for tho last wo Months in consequence of tho late FIRE, we now havo much pleasure in informing our customsrs and the general public that we are NOW OPEN FOR BUSINESS, WITH THE LARGEST STOCK IN NEW ZEALAND, VALUED AT £12,000, Which will be Sold at the following prices for CASH ONLY: s. d. s. d Men's Watertights, own make 811 worth li 0 Men's Bluchers, own make .. 11l worth 9 6 Men's Balmorals, own make.. 10 6 worth 15 0 Men's Shoes, own make .. 6 6 worth 15 0 Men's Elaßtics, own make .. 811 worth 11 0 Youths' Boots, own make .. 1 6 worth 7 6 Women's Elasticß, own make 6 6 worth 11 G Ladies' Kid E.S., own make ..59 worth 10 0. Ladies Kid E.S., own make.. 6 6 worth 12 0 Ladies' Kid E.S., own make .. 7 6 worth 13 0 Ladies' Kid E.S., own make.. 8 6 worth 11 0 Ladieß'Evening Shoes.. .. 1 6worft 9 0 Ladies' Evening Shoes.. .. 5 6 worth 10 6 Ladies' Walking Shoes.. .. 7 6 worth 11 0 Ladies' Best Evening Shoes .. 8 6 worth 11 B Children's Boots J 3 worth 2 6 Children's Boots , "S SWe»emdks.::j«r Ladies' Button Boots .. .. 10 6wcrthl6 Children's Button Boots from Half-a-Crown. t_T Space will not permit us to give a list of all our priceß, but we guarantee all other Goods at equally low prices. GARRETT BROTHERS, TANNERS, OURRIERB, WOOL MERCHANTS, LEATHER AND BOOT MANUFACTURERS AND IMPORTERS. Tannery and Works, Avondale. FACTORY AND WAREHOUSE. WAKE FIELD-STREET, AUCKLAND; and at Napier, Gibborne, New Pl\j__outh, and waipawa,



Drapery S*9.° A*>M r I DEFERRED | I PAYMENT I i SYSTEM, I rHAILORS, DRAPERB JL MILLINERS, AND OUTFITTERS, HOBSON-STREET, HAVE A WELL-ASSORTED STOOK OF THB BEST CLASS GOODS. All Tweeds thoroughly Bhrnnk before being made up, and Fit and Workmanship Guaranteed. The Def-bhricd Payment System has been found to he a great boon, by enabling those with limited incomes to procure nocoasaries in tho easiest posalblo way. INSPECTION INVITED. Cash Customers receive 5 per cent Discount (ono shilling In the pound sterling) on all parcels of 20s and upwards. THIRST STOCK-TAKING SALE •*• AT THE " "DON -\TARCHE," HE JJON IVIARCHE. COMMENCING ON FRIDAY, FEB. 22. FOR ONE MONTH ONLY. ALL SURPLUS SUMMER GOODS Will bo oii'ered at PRICES TO DEFY COMPETITION, In order to make room for Autumn nnd Winter Novelties. (A lengthy advertisement not necessary,) A. L E SUEUR, Having already proved tho great success of his trade motto, " Small I'rollts and Quick Roturns,' will continue to give such valuo as cannot fall to be appreciated. Tho following few lines will bo sold at unpro ccdcntcdly Low Prices:—l,Bßo Straw Hats, from ljd to Od each; a job parcel of Hosiery and Gloves from 6d per pair; Kid Gloves, Josephine cut, Is per pair; a largo parcol Men's and Boys' White and Coloured Shirts from Is each; Black and Coloured Sunshades, from 8d each to 25s (great bargains); Dress Stuffs and Prints from 23d per yard; Net Curtains, 2s HJduer 8 yds; Cretonnes, Shirting, etc„ much undor valuo; Brussels Carpets, -la M (worth Gs Od). A large stook of Ladies' and Children's Under linen. Corsets, etc., very cheap. This is a Special Opportunity for all Pur chasers of Drapery Goods. • " BON MARCHE," 217, Queen-street (noxt Howln Bros,, Grocers).



CLEARANCE SALE, in Kybor Pass Road, of Mrs H. .1. Smith's Stock of Drapery and Millinery at very Low Prices, prior to salo of premises by Auction on the 2Gth inst. \ Insurance. THE COLONIAL MUTUAL LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY (LIMITED). Chief Offices in Now Zealand: High-street, Dunedin. DIRECTORS: Edwin J. Sfence (Dalgety and Co.), Chairman. W. J. M. LARNAcn, C.M.G.. M.H.R. Hon. George McL;_an, M.LC. Robert Stout. ALL PROFITS BELONG TO THE MEMBERS. Policies Unconditional, UNcnALLENfIABLE, and Indefeasible. xj " — '' ' wentiemcn required to act as Travelling Agonta. Liberal tormsi to cupablo mcv. fpifE MUTUAL ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF VICTORIA (Limited). Offices Throughout toe Australasian Colonies. FOR LIFE ASSURANCE, ENDOWMENTS. AND ANNUITIES. AUCKLAND BRANCH. OFFICES—NATIONAL BANK BUILDINGS, WYNDHAM-STREET. Looal Directors: R. C. Barstow, Esq., Chairman. D. B. ORUiOKsnANK, Esq. Hon. E. Mitchelson, M.H.R. Bankers National Bans of New Zealand (Limited)- A BRANCH of tho abovo Socloty has been OPENED IN AUCKLAND, and business is now being conducted hero. T. D. EDMONDS, Resident Secretary. TVEW ZEALAND INSURANCE J_X COMPANY (FIRE AND MARINE). Capital £1,000,000. Paid-up and Reserve Funds £400,000. Protection from FIRE or MARINE LOSS Can be Effected in Tms Company. CLAIMS MET WITH PittOMPTITUDE AND LIBKRALITY. JAMES BUTTLE, Managor. 4sM6_v' /GOVERNMENT LIFE INSURANCE. Head Office i PROVINCIAL BUILD)_NGB, Wellington. kir only new zealand _____ ofmol. GOVERNMENT SECURITY, MUTUAL INSURANCE, LOWEST PREMIUMS. The Ordinary Branch OfTera an Insurance of £1,200 at the premium charged elsewhore for £1,000, equivalent to An Immediate Bonus of .8200, In addition to Full Participation In Profits. WORKMAN'S INSURANCE Specially provided for in tho INDUSTRIAL BRANCH. Policies Issued from £5 Upwards, with tS- PARTICIPATION IN PROFITS.-B* PREMIUMS PAYABLE WEEKLY, For which a Collector will calL SPECIAL TABLES FOR CHILDREN, Policies of £20 and Upwards, after Three Years, can be surrendered for Cash, or for a Freo Policy. LIBERAL regulations. NOTE.—The Government not only brings In surance within tho reach of nearly every man, woman, and child in the community, but pro vides the description of policy and mode of pay ment best suited to the requirements of each. D. Mr " "*""* Commission1"" " Musical. O Q VICTORIA-STREET, AOCK- Cj&M LAND (six dooi-3 from Albort-st. T. :E. CARTER, WHOLESALE & RETAIL.PICTURE FRAME MAN UFACT URER. IMPORTER OF MOULDINGS, GLASS, PICTURES, SCRAPS. AND MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS. Teacher of tho Pianoforte, Violin, &c. For terms and testimonials see Brett's Alma nac Advertisement, pago 87, and post freo on application. Tuner and Repairer of Musical Instruments PIANOBA X H 0 W D E N PIANOS. r) # PIANOS. v " H452§" > QUEEN-STREET, PIANOS. PIANOS. Nkxt PIANOS. PIANOSJ Bank of New Zealand DOUBLE OVER-STRUNG IRON FRAMES By Asherberg, Man they, and Neuf eld. Very .'.Cheap, and Superior any he basZeve, Imported _ • ■" -__jA4 V V "' ' , ;:'-" "t -



Money. MONEY TO LEND, on Real Estate, In sums of fifiO and upwards, at the ourrent rates of interest.—Apply Wm. S. Cochrane, Fort! street ____________———-— MONEY TO LEND, In large or sm*U sums, at usual rates of Interest OONNELL & COOPER, Solicitors, Vulcan Lane. M~ "MeT~TO~T_END, at a moderate rate of Interest—Apply to JACKSON & RUSSELL', Solicitors, Fort-street MONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage, of First-class toehold Securities. W. COLEMAN, Solicitor, National Insurance Buildings, MONEY LENT ON PROMISSORY NOTES, HOUSES, FURNITURE Sea. BILLS DISCOUNTED DAILY MORTGAGES NEGOTIATED.! JOHN W. HARDIE, Land, Commission, and Estate Abbot, High-street, Auckland. XCHANGE ON NEW YORK AND LONDON, in sums to suit. . FOR SALE BY ARNOLD, HINES, & CO., Corner of Custom-house and Fort-streets. , INDUSTRIAL AND "PROVIDENT PERMANENT BUILDING. J-AND, AND INVESTMENT 80CIETY OF AUOK liAND. LIBERAL ADVANCES made on approved Freehold or Leasehold Properties for periods not exceeding TEN YEARS. Small MARGIN Only requiro£ «• SCALE OF REPAYMENT REDUCER FINKS NOT ENFORED In oase« of Sloknesa or Want t_< Employment BORROWERS SHARE IN PROFITS. PART OR WHOLE QF THE ADVANCE MAY BE REPAID AT ANY TIME INTEREST CEASES ON THE PORTION REPAID. Further rartloulaw mar be obtained on appli cation at tho Society's' offices, corner of Queen street and Vulcan Lank. GEORGE FRASER. Manager. | ONDON MORTGAGE, LOAN, AND DISCOUNT BANK. 60, SHORTLAND-STREET, Auokuhb (Opposite A. Clark & Sons' warehouse, And Little Collins-street, Melbourne. Loans are advanced from £10 TO £1,000. Upon personal, freehold, and leasehold seQurltr, repayable by Weekly, Monthly, or Quarterly Instalments, at Lowest Current Rates. Advanoes made on Furniture without removal, and all classes of Merchandise. Loans Gran ted upon Life Policies, Legacies, and Interests under Wills. BILLS DISCOUNTED AT CURRENT RATES. Loans upon Deposit of Deeds. Repayment by East Instalments. FORMS GRATIS. . All communications and interviews held strlotly confidential. _.., Bank of Enoland Notes Changed. UCKLAND PERMANENT CO OPERATIVE BUILDING ,& INVEST MENT SOCIETY, Office i MT, Quk__N-S__R_____£> LOANS granted upon approved seoWltiei of Freehold or Leasehold Properties In sums of £20 to £6000, principal and Intercut boi&g repay able in Instalments at the following Reduced Rates for repayment of each £100 borrowed i— BepaymentaextendHpn, week. Total Amouni tag over >fel «eeK- Repayable, c s. d. * S. 4. lrear . ... 0 0 101 0 0 ! years __. .- 1 010 108 8 8 {years __. __ 14 T 113 16 0 yean _. _- 11 8 121 6 8 years _. -. 8 8 13618 9 Byeaxs _ -. [I MT 13 B 10 years - .__ 1.1. WH 9 And In the same proportion for smaller or larger loans. DEPOSITS.—Tho Sooiety receives Money on Deposit: —Repayable at T days' notice, 6 pei cent por annum; repayable In 0 months, 6 per oent per annum. JOHN BATGER, Secretary. -yiCTORIA LOAN AND DISCOUNT —- ... _.___t.T_rr!V HIGH-STREET, AUCKIiAND, , OPPOSITE 01TV council chambers. j



money advanced in sums of ' £10 to £1000 ON PERSONAL SECURITY, DEEDS OF PROPERTY, BOND WARRANTS, i SHARES, &o. REPAYMENTS CAN BE MADE N WEEKLY OR | OTHER INSTALMENTS TO SUIT BORROWERS. COMMUNICATIONS CONFIDENTAL. POSTAL ADDRESS: BOX 90. ' i —* (.iiiisuiitii. , : , T\ E V I T T , GUNMAKER, 251, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND (Opposite the City Market). ESTABLISHED 1859. Intending Buyers should inspect the large stock of Breech and Muzzle-loading Guns on hand. Thoy will see tho best valuo In Auck land. Every gun thoroughly examined and guaranteed before delivery. Hammerless Guns with Siemens Patent Steel Barrels, 12 and 20 gauge; Silver's Patent Antl-rocoil Butt Plates Wabloy's Bull Dog and Irish Constabulary Ro volvors, also his Now Patent Self-extracting Revolver; Kynoch's Patent "Perfect" Re loading Motallic Cartridge Cases and Crimpers Eloy's Revolver Ammunition and Metallio Cartridge Cases; Newcastle Chilled Shot ; Curtiss and Harvey and Pigon Wilk's and Laurence's Gunpowder; Eloy's Wadding and Cartridge Casoe; Powdor 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 works. REPAIRS, including Browning and Re stocking, specially attended to, and satisfaction guaranteed. D. E~vTtT, GUNMAKER AND IMPORTER, 251, Queen-street, AUCKLAND (Opposite the City Marke Butchers. THOMAS SHOVE, SENR., FAMILY & SHIPPING BUTCHER (Established 1857). T. S., having been in business in Hobson-stroct 23 years, and being about to Re-commence Business, respectfully appeals to his old friends for a renewal of tho patronage lie so long en joyed. Will Re-open on SATURDAY Next, at tho City Market. Families waited on in town or suburbs. Goods promptly dolivcred, -ji/T EAT! MEAT! BEEF! MUTTON! THE NEW QUEEN-STREET SHOP is NOW OPEN (Opposite Motrin and Company). Finest Auckland-grown Beef and Mutton Shipping and Families Supplied and Waited on for Orders. ROBERT FARRELL, SHIPPING AND FAMILY BUTCHER. N.B.—The Meat must be cleared out on Saturday Night. No reasonable offer re fused. TtTOTICE OF REMOVAL.— JLI R. D. GILES begs respectfully to announce to his numerous friends and the public generally that ho has erected New Premises, specially adapted to meet the require ments of his increasing trade, at the Queen atreet Entrance to tho City Market (opposite Mr Josiah Martin's Photographic Gallery).' where he solicits a continuance of the patronage hitherto bestowed on him. Fresh Beet Mutton, and Lamb daily. Dairy-fod Pork and Veal of ' fireglass quality. All Meat sold at lowest -i Market Rates. Please note the above address.



Sporting. ____M^_WlM___S_Bl"*" LA D 0 "XT WILL HOLD A -Ll CONSULTATION ON THE TAKAPUNA EASTER HANDICAP. UNLIMITED NUMBER OF SUBSCRIBERS AT 10s EACH. Closes April 2. To be Run April 5. First Horse Thirty per cent Second Horse Twenty per cent Third Horse Fifteen percent .Others divided. .Thirty-five per cent As the time from tho opening to the drawing of this Consultation Is rather short, subscribers are requested to make early application for Shares. _ . . P.O. Orders, Bank Notes, or Drafts acooptod; add exchango to Choqueß, and two Stamps for reply and rosult Result posted to all Subscribers. Please write, In a loglblo hand, full name and address. Tickets may be obtained by letter only from LA DON, Care of 9. A. Asher, Box 301, Post-office, Auck land, or 286, Queen-street Auokland. Registered Letters not accepted. Telegrams not accepted. * ffc AAA MEMBERS, AT 5s EACH. HENDERSON'S MILL CUP AND HURDLE RACE, TO BE RUN ON THE 15TH MARCH, 1881. JOHN BULL'S CONSULTATION ON THE ABOVE EVENT IS NOW OPEN. 5,000 members at 5s eacii, to br divided as follows: Cop. - Hurdle Race. First Horso .. £300 First Horso .. £160 Second Horse .. 150 Second Horse .. 100 Third Horse .. T5 Third Horso .. 50 Starters .. .. Hti Starters, each abt. 20 Non-Starters .. 125 Non-Starters (div) TO lm 450 Application by Lottor only, enclosing two Stamps for replies, with exchange on Choques, or by Money, Bank Notes, Drafts, or Post-offlce Orders, __ Address: John Bull, care of J. T. Knight, Hobson-street, or Box 111, Post-offloo, Auck land. P.S.: All applications shall receive prompt attention. TTENDERSON'S Tl/PI'L £JUP. Unlimited number of I Will Posltlvoly Close Subscribers at ss. I March 14. RUN MARCH 17, 1881. A. NEMO'S CONSULTATION On tho abovo ovent is Now Open. To bo divided as follows :— Ist Horso 10 per cent 2nd Horse 20 „ Srd Horso 10 Others, divided .. ..30 „ Application by Loiter only, and enclose two Stamps for replies. _ „ __, Address—A. NEMO, c/o F. Tomllnson, Barrel Hotel, Parnoll. £3006~{ i_^3£^im. '"} 23000 riHRISTCHURCH RACES. To be Run Mtb APRIL. 6000 MEMBERS at 10s. 156 PRIZES. Each Ticket has Nino Chances. AUTUMN HANDL CASH PRIZES. CAP—36-Nominations. 2atloo £200 FIRST £600 3 „ 50 160 SECOND 300 4 „ 25 100 THIRD 150 10 „ 20 200 STARTERS, about 10 „ 15 150 £25eaoh 125120,, 10 200 NON-STARTERS 40 „ 8 820 £12eaoh 350 31 „ 5... 155 £1525 lioPrizes. £1475 156 PRIZES. , . Each Ticket has Nino Chances, and can obtain a I>rlze in each of the Nino Drawings, Please send P.O. Orders when convenient also Two Stamps for replies. Country Cheques must havo One Shilling exchange added. ___._■ -______£j£~ MA j JTUa^ -CQ-lfin JCare of Mr ABnAHAM, l jpnnn/i XiOOVVi Box 351, Post-office, fajOOUU V. Dunedin. J . N.B.—Please apply early, as this Consultation will fill rapidly, over 800 having been already disposed of to persons whoso applications ar rived late for previous Sweep. SYDNEY GOLD CUP. TO BE RUN ON EASTER MONDAY. The Great "MALABAR" Club are desirous of making it known to their numerous patrons and the public that the First of their Series of Consults Uonß on the above event Is NOW OPEN. NO. IOF OUR SERIES. SHARES, 5e EACH. The Press exposures of the bad and worthless amongst sweep promoters has had the effect of relegating thoso gentlemen to private lite, and It Is all the more to be hoped that those who now remain, tried and true though they bo, should havo at each drawing a Press represen tative, to prove beyond a doubt the genuine ness of the affair. First Horse .. £1,0001 Starters divide. .£2OO Second do. .. 400 Non-startors do. 200 Third do. .. 200 Total .. £2.000 Tho public, on reading the foregoing, will at once observe that our programme is identical in avery respect with that put forward by rival establishment*with this amazing difference: That to becomo a Shareholder In thoir Consul tation, entitling you, if fortunate, to win £1,000. you require to invest ono pound, whereas, in this our great effort, you meroly require to in vest 5e in order to secure you the winning of tho same amount, or should you speculate a Pound, you for that amount have Four Chancos of winning £1,000 as against one givon by others. FOUR TICKETS FOR £1; But ono or more will bo sont to any address. Prospectus free on application. Enclose envelope, plainly directed. Result of eaqh drawing sent at onco to every subscriber. Tickets sent by return post. Address by letter only, "MALABAR," care G. E. Wilson, Pas toral Chambers, George-street Sydnoy, N.S.W.



Tenders YEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. PICTON-HURUNUI RAILWAY. HURUNUI-PAHAU SECTION. BALMORAL CONTRACT. FORMATION AND STATIONS. Written Tenders will bo received at this office until noon on MONDAY, the 25th February, 1884, for tho abovo contract. Thoy are to be marked on the outside "Tender for Balmoral Contract," and addressed to the Hon. tho Minister for Public Works, Dunedin. Tele graphic tenders similarly addressed and marEeo will bo received if presented at any telegraph office by noon of the Borne date, provided that written tenders ore lodged at any District or Resident Engineer's office by the samo horn Drawings, specifications and general conditions may be seen at this office, and at the Public Works Offices at Auckland, Wellington, Christ church and Invercargill. The lowest or any tender will not noccssaiily ho accepted. By command. w . N. BLAIR. Engineer in-Charge, M.I. Public Works Office, Dunedin, January 12th. 1884. 1-14 4.583 m O B U I L DERS Tenders will be received until noon of SATURDAY, tho 23rd instant, for the Erection of a Villa Residence at Rocky Nook. Plans at my Office, Canada Buildings. HKNRY G. WADE, Architect. mO BUILDERS. Owing to change of site, Fresh Tenders for the Erection of tho Auckland Bapttst Taber nacle, on Queen-street, will be rccerved until noon on SATURDAY, tho 23rd instant. Plans, &c„ at No. 8, South British Chambers. EDMUND BELL, Architect. m O B U I L D E R' S. Tenders requirod by Ist March for a Villa Residence.—THOS. HOLDER, Architect, next "Herald" Office, Queen-Btreet. ENDERS for Erecting Cottage in New" ton wiU be received by C. Williamson, Estate Agent, High-Btreet, until 1 o'clock on SATURDAY, the 23rd instant. TO BUILDERS.—Tenders will be re ceived until noon of SATURDAY, tho 23rd instant, for tho Erection of a Shop and Dwelling on Ponsonby Road. Plans at Cruick shank and Miller's, Queen-street. Public Baths. A OTOB A T B to ROTH'S PUBLIC HOT, COLD, AND SHOWER BATBS, VICTORIA-STREET East. Charge-ONE SHILLING. Open all week day . from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.. and SUNDAY MORN-; INGS from 8 till 10 a.i_i. The Bath-rooms are all private, and supplied with every conven ience, Turkish towels, flesh and hair brushes. ■ oombs, respirators, soaps, Sets. Select Bath-, rooms (private) for Ladles every day. at all j hours, with femail attendance, One Shilling and : Sixpence. Please 2p»» the address—Victoria : street East, adore thb* Sroyhound Hotel, and next the Cheap Bedding and Furniture Mart Aacklao-L Njß.-B__rt»»rto mtUmitmm^.^^



Amusements. ABBOTT'S OPERA HOUSE. Leasees and Directors: MESSRS WILLIAMSON, GARNER, AND MUSGROVE. Treasurer Mr H. Musgrovo. Stage Manager Mr John Wallace. BOYAL riOMIC APERA fIOMPANY ROYAL VOMIC UPERA UOMPANY CONTINUED AND GLORIOUS SUCCESS OPTHB MOST CHARMING COMIC OPERA, LA MASCOTTE-THE LUCK BRINGER, With all Its Wealth of Attraction. . LA. MASCOTTE has distanced all Its com petitors in the raco of public favour; draws crammed and crowded houses every night; and goes better than ever. TO-NIGHT (FRIDAY), FEB. 22, GRAND FASHIONABLE NIGHT, AT A QUARTER TO EIGHT. Doors open at 7.15, Carriages at 11. .LA MASCOTTE LA MASCOTTE LA MASCOTTE LA MASCOTTE LA MASCOTTE LA MASCOTTE LA MASCOTTE LA MASCOTTE WITH THE GREAT CAST OP CHARACTERS by THE LEADING FAVOURITES OF THE ROYAL COMIC OPERA COMPANY* THE ROYAL OPERA CHORUS. FULL OPERATIC ORCHESTRA. Beautiful Scenery — Elegant Costumes. Piquant Music—Pleasing Vocalisation. - Excruciatingly Funny. The whole forming A GALAXY OF BEAUTY AND TALENT never attempted or achieved by any other com bination than THE ROYAL COMIC OPERA COMPANY. Musical Director—Mr W. H. Harrison. PRICES OF ADMISSION: Dress Circle and Or- V chestra Stalls .. Six Shillings Stalls Pour Shillings p IT Two Shillings Box Plan at Mr Lennox's Stationer, Queen -8 STALLS and PIT TICKETS can also be pro cured at Abbott's Hotel, next door to tho Theatre. . . ~. N.8.-Omnlbusos for the various suburbs will be In attendance every evening after tho Opera. _. O. NOBILI, Business Manager. /CHORAL HALL. MR. W. H. WEBB'S * THIJtD POPULAR CONCERT! MONDAY NEXT, 25th OF FEBRUARY, FAREWELL APPEARANCE OF MR. R. WARWICK GAINOR (PRIMO lIARITONO ABSOLUTO}_oHffl_Al{^- Mr Galnor leaves Auckland on Wednesday, Feb. 27th, by thß s.s. Rlngarooma. ft- fi ORAL HALL. "'' MR W. H. WEBB'S POPULAR CONCERT, NEXT MONDAY, 25th FEBRUARY. MR R. WARWICK GAINOR (of Milam), FAREWELL APPEARANCE. MRB KILGOUR MRSREVITT MISS STEPHENSON _ MISS TAPPER „ -_ MISS KETURAH CAMPBELL MR ANGELO FORREST MR RALPH HOOD MR J. HANNA (Tenor) MR T. BURNHAM (Tenor) MR J. JACKSON (Clarionet Solo) MR W. H. WEBB AND SEVERAL OTHERS. CONDUCTOR: MR. W. H. WEBB. Tickets : Reserved Seats, 2s 6d; Body of Hall and Gallery, Is. To be had from Mr Webb, •Academy of Music, Oak House, Hobson-Btreet (three doors from Cook-street). ' 7 Doors opton at 7.30. Commence at 8. Carriages at 10.15. , O-PECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT, In consequence of tho wet weather, which Srevented many from attending tho Grand peratic Concert on Tuesday, the 6th inst, nt Abbott's Opera House, and in response to a large number of requests, MR WEBB begs to state that MR R. WARWICK GAINOR has deferred M* return homo until Wednesday nert, the 27th inst., bo that he may sing at tho Popular Concert at the Choral Hall on MON DAY next when he will make his farewell appearance. Mr Gainor leaves by- the B.S, Ringarooma on Wednesday next -7 : . ■VTE ANGELO FORREST' was give a 7 • cc, 00, nn 1 cc, ce 1 rr, tt, cc'oo'nn'cc'ee'rr'tt, AT THE NEWMARKETHALL, ON TUESDAY NEXT, FEB. 20. TUESDAY NEXT. FEB. 26. Admission — ONE SHILLING — Admission, Concert at eight o'clock.punctually. SELECT QUADRILLE ASSEMBLY will tako place every Monday Evening, commencing MONDAY, Feb. 25, 1884, In the Loruc-streot Hall, and an efficient M.C. will be ia attendance.



GLASSBLOWING, Freeman's Bay.— Saturday afternoon, from 2to 5. Admis sion, 6d. Each Visitor receives one Glass Jug, —M. Cook and Sons. Lolly Jars, is each. APBRA CIGAR DIVAN, Gentlemen on leaving the Opera shonld stop across to the Opera Cigar Divan, Wellesley- Btrect, where they can enjoy a fragrant Cup of Coffee, with a Choice Cigar. Only tlit best brands kept. P.S.—Every attention paid to visitors. MAY SUTHERLAND, Proprietress. U E E N'S THEATRE, TUAM-STREET, CHRISTCHURCH, . T*o LET. The above Theatre is now finished, and replete with every requisite and comfort; not to Be equalled In the colonies. Has seating acOTnuno datlonlf or 2,000, is centrally situated; and com mands ono of the most numerous populated environs of the city. For Terms, Vaoanf Dates! J and all particulars, Manager, 1, Brighton Chambers, Cashel-street, Christchurch. Excursions, Picnics, &C. RAILWAY EMPLOYEES' ANNUAL MARINE EXCURSION AND PICNIC TO MOTUTAPU.-The p.s. Victoria will leave . the Railway Wharf at 8 a.m. on MONDAY, March 3rd, for Motutapu. Fare: Adults, 2a (id; , , Children, under twelve years. Is, which can bo had of Messrs W. Elliott;. E. S. Hanßon, W. Luke, W. Mason, J. Whitburn, T. Campbell, or of Mrs Webster, Draper, Eden Terrace. Free Tea and Coffee only provided, each providing thoir own cups. Various amusements will bo carried out, and dancing music provided. Friends and the public aro invited to share in the day's outine. Educational. THE REV. T. M. HUMPHREYS, 8.A., Cambridge, will receive a limited number Daily Pupils and Boarders at Roseneath, Lower Repiuera, from MONDAY, 3rd MARCH.-Full particulars on application. MR BALL, Artist, having taken a Larger Studio, can now receive moro Pupils. Classes for Oil and Water Colour Paint ing. Saturday Morning for Ladies, afternoon Gentlemen. Monday Evening, Pencil and Sopia. —Shortland-street PONSONBY ROAD.' Mrs and the Misses SHAYLE GEORGE beg to inform their Old Friends and Pupils that they will Reopen thoir School on WEDNES DAY, the 30th Instant A Bound and thorough English Education, with French, Music, Danc ing, and Needlework, will be offered on mode rate terms. ; _ i MR W. H. WEBB, L.S.S.A., &<..< ACADEMY OF MPSIO. OAK HOUSE. HOBBON-STREET f doors from Cook-street), Pianoforte, Organ, Harmonium* and Harmony." Terms on application. In Classes— * RUDIMENTS OF MUSIC THEORY OF M.USIC HARMONY. There are separate Classes for Elementary and Advanced Students, conducted on tho principles of the Royal Academy of Music, ' Term of 18 Leasops-One Guinea. ■ ~ .-,.,: MR P. B. WOOD HA M, Teacher of thb PIANOFORTE AND HARMONIUM. Address Care of Mb A. Easy, Auokland