The Auckland Evening Star.

VOL. XXIV

—NO. 4,317

AUCKLAND, N.Z., WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19, 1884.

PRICE: ONE PENNY.



Shipping. JE_^T ■»- "DACIFIC MAIISTEAM _^_«|r^ •*• BHU> C°" <»SS§Sg_3!|rTIIROnGH THE UNITED STV | KZOl" AMERICA, VIA HONOLULU, TO GREAT BRITAIN. Under I'o3tal Contract with tho Governments of New Zealand and New South Wales. Passengers booked through to Liverpool, London, or Paris, via tile Great Overland Road of America, via the Steamers ot the Atlantic Lines from New York. ! Date of i Date of Steamer. .Tons.j Sailing to Sailing to ' ' Sydney I 'Frisco. 18SI I On orabout 1881. Zoalandia 3.200 May 3 May 27 Citvof Sydney.... 3,11.0 Mavlil April 1 Australia.. .._ 3,200 Aprila I April 29 FARES :- First-class £05 and upwards Steerage £32 3s Od and upwards First-class to San Francisco £40 Steerage £*" Through Cabin Passengers are permitted to lay over at Honolulu, or any of tho citie3 of the United States, not to exceed six months. SOUTHERN PACIFIC ROUTE. Passengers to and from Europe may, without extra cost, avail themselves of the Southern Pacific Railroad and its connections, thereby avoiding the winter cold of the Northern route. No Shipping Orders will bo issued after 1 p.m. on tho day before the sailing of steamers for San Francisco. For freight rates and all other information apply to THOS. T. GAMBLE, Agent, Lower Queen-street. ' 8P* rVrß,si TTNION STEAMSHIP '.Z!i_l___,i VJ COMPANY OF NEW |pf__a_.Sj ZEALAND (LIMITED). !j TIME TABIiE.-March. FOR TARANAKI, NELSON, PICTON, WEL LINGTON, L.TTELTON, AND WEST . COAST PORTS (from Manukau). Steamer. | Date of Sailing. ) ____ Wanaka I Tues., 25, S a.m. I 7.15 a.m. Hawea I Tues.. Apr. 1.1 p.m. I noon FOR GISBORNE, NAPIER, WELLINGTON, LYTTELTON, AND PORT CHALMERS (from Auckland). Wairarapa I Thurs., 20, noon I — Manapquiu I Thurs., 27, noon I — FOR MELBOURNE (VIA Bluff). Wairarapa} 1 Thurs., 20, noon I — MANAPOCRI I Thurs., 27, noon I — t Calls at Hobart. FOR SYDNEY. "__ Rotomahana 1 Wed., 19, 5 p.m. i — RiN'OAitoo.MA | Wed., 26.2 p.m. | — "'~ FORSUVA AND LEVUICA. Penouin I Mon., April 7, 5 p.m. | — (No cargo after nooiiK FOR RUSSELL AND KAWAKAWA. Rotomahana I Wed., 19, 5 p.m. i — FOR GISBORNE, NAPIER, AND WEL- LINGTON. South. Cross I Mon., 21.5 p.m. I — Cargo must be booked and alongsido Two Hours before advertised time of departure. Passage Tickets must be taken at the Com pany's Office (Auckland Branch). Fort-street nRIBNT LINE. ■la_l&~Esl!§_lp* Under contract with tho New ~m&_B_B_~ g oTl th Wales Government tor tho conveyance of Mails. ... , . .. Tho following Steamships boUnging to the Orient Co. and the Pacific Co. will leave SYDNEY and MELBOURNE on the under mentioned dates for IA.NDON. via ADELAIDE, DIKGO. GARCIA (at steamer's option), SUEZ, and NAPLES:- Steamer. From Sydnoy.lFrom Melb'urne. Chimborazo .. March 29 April 4 Sorata April 12 April 18 Cuzco April 2« JJay2 Liguhia May 9 May lo And fortnightly thereafter. Through fares to London, £21 to £75. Passengers secure special advantages by booking through from New Zealand. Second class passengers by Orient steamor are provided with saloon passages to Sydney or Melbou.no. NAPLES TO LONDON by Raii.-Special arrangements made with Messrs Cook and Sons tor tho issue of through tickets at greatly re- d p__3SAGES FROMLONDON.-Specialfacul- ties altorded for bringing out knends and Relatives by pre-payment of tho passage-money h SPKCIAL RETURN TICKETS, available for 12 months, are issued at tho following rates:— First Saloon _. - - - *™_ .p!??C_?i! tt,S?OI_KD THROUGH "to LON DON at Reduced Rates. For further particulars apply te - UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND (LIMITED), Agents in Now Zealand. ' .--. TO LONDON. J^^^^^PENraSUxAR^ORIENTAL *%m_Zm&'~ r STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY. FOR LONDON D_REC_-. VIA COLOMBO. Leave Leave Steamer. Sydney. Melbourne. : I 1884. I 1884. Mirzapore March 21 March 27 liiliipiT April . April 10 Vaiett"! '"." " I April 10 April 22 ni^ ::::::....! Aprii3o Maye And "thenceforward every alternate week. ""Passengers and cargo booked, to London MaJ seHleS, Italy, Egypt. India. China, and Japan "^e^nTckttliisuedboth to *_*_* li 7inassen_ers at especially low rates. Cheap rel'e^ffiSnSdilS cai be obtainedin this TSgerT^ooking at Auckland secure special advantages. ForaUpart^cula^p^to & Ag^ 18, Queen-street. Auckland. **■ miME TABLE. ___\___\^S__\ P.S. TONGARIRO. Leave St. Helier's Bayl LeaveQueen-st.Wharf: 9 a.m. ™p,m" SPECIAL TRIPS On Wednesdays and Saturdays. Leave Qu.on-st.Whar.: Leave St Holler's Bay: 2 p.m. . _ s P-m- If sufficient inducement offer. RETURN FARES: SIXPENCE, Vessels requiring Towing apply to. K. WRIGHT, Agents T~Zr -VTORTHERN STEAM j£&4Lzr JM SHIP CO. (LIMITED). j^^Mjl Time-tabIe.—MARCH. •fa%^^(Weather and other Circum stances Permitting.) FROM QUEEN-STREET WHARF FOR TAURANGA.AND BAY Q_ PLENTY ""ST-AMKR. I DATE OF BAILING. _ oienelg | Thursday, March 20,5 p.m. Wrilincton Monday, March 21 7 p.m. Well Sgton Thursday. March 27, 7 p.m. g | Monday, March 31, 5 p.m. —; ~ Connects atTauranga tor Opotiki Staff- and Bay of Plenty Ports every Tnosday. V^RCB3IiLL. WHASOAHOA. AND MaNBQNUI. Glenelg I Monday, March 21, 6 p.m. Wellington I Monday, March 31, 7 p.m. iftm Whangaubi, Whangaubi Heads, and Manoapai. , Macgfegor I Every Tuesday, 6 p.m. SV^TWHANGARKI AND WHANOARKI HBADS * VnMTvuig passengersand cargofor Waipn). _T_7^Zm~ I EveryTnesdayandFriday,6p.m. EwWHANGAREI HEADS, PARUA BAY, WHAN p-,..™ I Every Thursday, 7 p.m. ' for Mercury Bay. S~^^ _y__ Monday. 7 p.m. ' ~ FROJI MANUKAU. > •' For Waitara. . Jjgjle" i~^iTi.rgd._T.Mar.2o.3p.m. f^j. Raglan and Kawhia. m_gl^ iF^vJVTaroh 24,1 p.m. . -j^—^^TbTbooked and alongside TWO F°«^^n* Tn^^a|S ltSw^hu^^ t«« i 3 lSli_^»__i^^• _r r _- mHE NORTHERN X RIVER STEAM NAVl _g|^^_a/'GATION CO. (Lm)-Increased _4_Z___fso£_WSfrstcß.in Communication on the Northern Wairoa at Further Red_e_d Fares.-In addition to tho present «_». Slo of Steamers leaving Helensville Mnnrtnv Mornings and Evenings, Wednesday foi^liuT HelensvUle on arrival of the 7.15 a.m. Train calling only at Kopuni, Aratapu Man- Manager and Engineer^ T7IOR SALEjPRIVAT ELY) Thefavourit A S i s iA ROQKH _ Tonna*.' Gross, 60: Net, 46. Now trading (h_tweeS^Uotou'an_ Waitara. FOTtofterbartioiilars apply to G. JOHNSTON, e. oi,••



Shipping. &__jr^r- rXIHE KAMO COLLIERY >$j|P?3sf^ -*- COMPANY'S fast and .12 tons register, 120 h.p., Capt. J. CRAWFORD, will be despatched as under— FOR WHANGAREI, WHANGAREI HEADS, MANGAPAI, AND PARUA BAY. From Auckland: FromWhangarei: , March. Wednesday, 19, 8 p.m. Friday./!. 10 a.m. . Friday, 21, 8 p.m. Sunday; 23. 7 a.m. Monday, 21, 8 p.m. Tuesday. 20, 5.30 p.m. Wednesday, 2«, 8 p.m. Friday, 23, !U0 a.m. Monday, 31, Bp;m. — A COACH runs in connection with the steamer to Waipu from tho Heads. Passage Tickets must be taken at Company s Office, I'la, Queen-street, or Queen-street Wharf, Auckland. Extra running to suit convenience of Pas sengers to \Vhaii_arei 1 luces on Saturday, Marcli _&_^JT - XVAIUKU AND ONE >&dp32f__ VV HUNGA STEAM i__{_miWS3_SA. VIGATION CO. (Limited). TIME TABLE. —S.S. MANUKAU. March, 1881. Leave Onehunga: Leavo Waiuku i Mar. Mar. 20—Thursday, 11 a.m. 20—Thnrsday,3 30p.m. 21—Friday, 1 p.m. — — 22—Saturday, Ca.m. 21—Monday, _ p.m. — — 25—Tuesday, 9 a.m. 25—Tuesday, 5 p.m. — 26—Wed., 10 a.m. 27—Thursday, 0 a.m. 27—Thursday, 10.30 a.m. 28—Friday (f orManukau _ Heads), 8 a.ra. 29—Saturday, 7.30 a.m. 29—Saturday, 12 noon. 31—Monday, S a.m. 31—Monday, 12.30 p.m. All freights payable beforo delivery of goods. J. BARR BROWN, Managing Director jej- QTEAM TO THAMES, ■j__r'"___g_r JO Connecting with River for STIRLING •^^SS@»rWORTH,OHINEMURI,\VAI- —m—GtSS*- TEKAURI, WAIHI. TK AROHA GOLDFIELDS. MORRINSVILLK, WAITOA PLAINS, AND GRANT AND FOSTER'S SETTLEMENT. TIME TABIiE S.S. ROTOMAHANA, P.S. ENTERPRISE No. 2, AND ANNE MILBANK. FRCM AUCKLAND: I Kotomaliana I Enterprise | A. Milbqnk Wed. 15.30 p.m. i 12 p.m. — Thurs. 10.30 p.m. I — — Fri. I — 10 p.m. — Sat I 830 q.m. | — — FROM THAMES: I Rotomahana I Enterprise I A. Milbank Thurs. 11 a.m. 12 p.m. I Fri. 12 noon — I — Sat. 2.30 p.m. 12 p.m. | — No cargo received for Rotomahana within half-an-hour of advertised timo of leaving. Not responsible for Shipping, Carrying, or discharging Live Stock. ERASER & TINNE. Agente. TVT H_ANG AR E I RACES. CHEAP EXCURSIONS. Tho as. ROWENA will leavo Qucen-etroet Wharf on THURSDAY next. atß p.m.; and tho S.S. MACGREGOR on FRIDAY next, at 6 p.m. The s.s. ROWENA returns from Whangarei on SATURDAY EVENING after the last race. Return Tickets at Single Faros, availablo by either stoamor. NORTHERN STEAMSHIP CO. (LD.t. ~ A^J^Zsr QJ S. COROMANDEL. £££g£J&jg£ THOMAS SCOTT, MASTER. TIME TABLE. Leaves Auckland: Leaves Coromandel! Marcli. March. — Thursday, 20, 2 p.m. Friday, 21,2 p.m. — — Saturday, 22,2 p.m. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Not responsible in shipping, carrying, or dis charging live stock. No cargo received without shipping noto, and ■within half an hour of a_vorti_ed tinio of do parturo. All parcels must be prepaid on board. A. R. H. SWINDLEY. Manager. S A- - T^EVONPORT STEAM ■jaPg^g" U FERRY COMPANY imriJJ'Hi > m Th o above Company have a Steamer always on hand at shortest notice for TOWING, PICNIC PARTIES, AND FISHING EXCURSIONS. J. R. D. BAKER. -• Trafflo Manager. _t ~p _ ATEW STEAMER ON «J^_§^^>43p* The new and fast s.s. NEP •^easx&Ziß^^ TUNE will leave Helensville tor DargaviU. and intermediate stations) on Tuesdays and Thursdays, after the arrival of the 7.15 a.m. train from Auckland; returning from Dargaville on Wednesdays and Fridays, at 5.30 a.m. Cargo to be consigned to caro of CAPTAIN PEARCE, s.s. Neptune. Saloon Fares, 8s; return Ticket available for two weeks. Saloon Fares (Single), ss. Public Baths. GO TO BATH to ROTH'S PUBLIC HOT. COLD, AND SHOWER BATHS, Victoria • STREET East. Charge—ONE SHILLING. Open all week dayt (rom 6 a.m. to 3 p.m.. and SUNDAY MORN INGS from 6 till 10 a.m. The Bath-rooms are all private, and supplied with every conven ience, Turkish towels, flesh and hair brushes, combs, respirators, soaps, &c. Select _lath rooms (private) for Ladies every day. at all hours, with femaJ« attendance, One Shilling and Sixpence. Pleas_ "<o<* the address—Victoria street East, above thb Sreyhound Hotel, an. next the Cheap Bedding and Furniture Mar* Auckland. N.B.—Barber in attendanea^ Insurance. TWTBW ZEALAND INSURANCE JN COMPANY (FIRE AND MARINE). n-rttal „„ _,„„«1,000,000. p3BKSn__g Swerve Funds.. _, _. ...WOO.OOO. Protection from FIRE OR MARINE LOSS Can be Effected in this Company. CLAIMS MET WITH PROMPTITUDE AND uu LIBERALITY. JAMES BUTTLE, M_iaßer._ HE COLONIAL MUTUAL LIEE ASSUBA^CESOCIETY (LIMITED). Cbtbf Offices In New Zealand: Hmh-btrebt, DUNEDIN. DIRECTORS: Edwin J. Spbnce (Dalgety and Co.)jphoto_an. W. J. M. LarNACH, C.M.G.. T M.H.R. Hon. George McLean, M.L.O. Robert Stout. ALL PROFITS BELONG TO THE MEMBERS. PoLKjna Unconditional, Unchallengablk, and Indefeasible. H. S. H. LYALL, SeobetaßY. Gentlemen required to act as Sravelilng Agents. Liberal terms to capable men. «^£_§i& /GOVERNMENT LIFB INSURANCE. hSdOfficti PROVINCIAL BUILDINGS, Wellington. THE ONLT NEW ZEALAND LOT o_Tlo_. GOVERNMENT SECURITY. MUTUAL INSURANCE, LOWEST PREMIUMS. The Ordinary Branch Offers an Insurance of VzbOat the premium charged elsewhere for £1,000, equivalent to An Immediate Bonus of £200, In addition to Full Participation in Profits. WORKMAN'S INSURANCE Specially provided tor in the _ INDUSTRIAL BRANCH. POLICIES ISSUED FROM £5 UPWARDS, WITH __r PARTICIPATION IN PROFITS.TB* ■ PREMIUMS PAYABLE WEEKLY, For which a Collector will call. • SPECIAL TABLES FOR CHILDREN Policies of £20 and Upwards, after Three Yiara can be surrendered for Cash, or for . LATION3. NOTE -The Government not only bring" In D. M ' """'"* coyiaßßiow*s



Business Notices. SUPERIOR CORRUGATED TANKS. K~ j. £_"kean Has for Sale a number of the above, with Tapa, ready for use, price 355, at hia shop, Wellesloy- Btreet East (next door to Crowther's Stables). Large Quantities of Spouting, Ridging, and Down Pipes always in Stock. Verandah Iron curved at the shortest notice. Country orders will always receive his prompt attention. Lead Washers always on hand. r? TkEVONPORT FURNITURE g U WAREHOUSE. H. J. TURNER _. Q Is prepared to Supply, at the lowest < c-i Auckland prices, every kind of Furni- 8 lure. Bedding, &c. it Suito3of Furniture Renovated and 2 t-_ madeequal to new. _ H, J. TURN ER. t_\ Devon port. ONSONBY OIL AND COLOUR DKPOT, JKBVOIS ROAU. J. C. ROBINSON, PAINTKR, FAP-RHAKOEB, AND GLAZIER. Oil, Lead, Glass, Paporhangings, &c., Sec, at Town Prices. ft! a. c! whita kc r, BARRISTER AND SOLICITOR. OFFICE: CQRNEF, OF HIGH-STREET AND VULCAN LANE. QAT T. SALT. SALTj toCaSrive, Ex BRINHILDA^S-^D rangitikei, FROMLONDON .400 Bags W. _/w. Conrse Salt 110U do do Fine do 100 do St Übe's do POTTER & CO., Durham-street J CHARLES WORTH, Architect. • Olllcc: St. Mango Chambers, opposite Bank of New Zealand, Queon-street PVVARD HARTLEY, Architect, Stich bury's Buildings. Queen-street VS HBS T S OF DRAWERS] Very Handsome Chests ot Drawers, In Rich Mottled Kauri, are now selling at the following prices for Cash i—The Duke of Edinburgh Chest of Eight Drawers (the bonnet drawer richly panelled with totara, bird, and rewa rewa) M 10s; Five Drawer Chests, *». The above artiole* have always given great satifltaotlon, and be* come more beautiful with age. W. NORREffi, TOP Ot SHOB-___rD-6TREB_. THE NEW ZEALAND TOBACCO GROWING AND MANUFACTURING COMPANY (LIMITED). Head Office and Factory : Auckland.] IMPORTANT TO FARMERS. The above Company is desirous of com municating with Farmers and others who are willing to grow Tobacao. Genuine Havana and American Seed and all information FREE, which can bo obtained at my olflco. Mercantile Chambers, noxt to Bank of Now Zealand. AUGUST VOLLBRACHT, Working Manager. December 1.1.33. RESS AND MANTLEMAKING.— MISS BEALE (recently from England) desires to inform the ladies of Auckland that she has commenced businoss as Dress and Mantlcmaker, and hopes by strict attontion to orders, togothcr with moderate charges, to secure a sharo of their patronage.—Address Cobden-street. Kqrangaliape Road. FISH. FISH. FISH.—J. Masefielh and Sons, of Hclcnsville Fish Preserving Factory, aro prepared to supply Fish in any quantity, either through their Agents—Messrs L. D. Nathan & Co.-or direct from tho factory. Mullet in 1 and 2 lb tins, and in casks of 1 and 2 cwt, each, samo as obtained First Prize at tho last Agricultural Show at Ellcrslie. No grocors should bo without tlie Cask Mullet; pnee, 308 per cwt.. ensk included. W 11. SKINNER AND SON, • Builders, Carpenters, and Joiners, Vulcan Lano. All Branches of the Building Trade executed by Experienced Workmen." Shop Fronts, Ofllco Fittings. &o. UNION OIL. SOAP, AND CANDLE COMPANY (LIMITED). MANUFACTURERS OF COMMON AND TOILET SOAPS, CANDLES, PEANUT, AND OTHER LUBRICATING OILS. Boap and Candle Works i Parnell, Oil works: Customs-street West. Warehouse and Office* I Lowiß _!_—» BTBEKT. Cash Purchasers of Tallow. Delivery taken at their Parnell Works orl Warehouse. QYMONDS-STREET MACHINE-MADE BREAD FACTORY. EDWARD PARSONS, Proprietor. LEADING FEATURES: Cleanliness in Processes and Poeity of Manufacture. J^rice of Bread 3}P. Comb and S « « / THOT / / CHOICE SELECTION /*/ or /A, / / V TANKS. CHANDELIERS, /4f/ .--.-,-,_ A, /TINWARE, BRACKETS, / v/ /*, / PLUMBING, GLOBES. &a, / / / / GASFITTING, at /v/ /_. /BELLHANGING, fta Town Prices. />/ /<$ / At Shortest Notice am /^/ Town JPrloes. / / O. MAY'S BUILDINGS. / / DJBVONPORT. HO S. T. HAKB UT I MANUFACTURER or OORN BROOMS, Auckland. TBADE {kAPAi} MARK. WARNOCK BROTHERS, SOAP AND CANDLE MANUFACTURERS, COX'S CREEK, RICHMOND. Curt-OKI DURHAmZsTREET, AUCKLAND. Cash Purchasers of Tallow, Wool, Sheepskins, and Bones. Wl'h'hi'A M T H O~M AS, Corner of Lome and Victoria-Btreete, Auckland East, . MONUMENTAL, MARBLE, AND GENERAL STONEMASON, ARCHITECTURAL SCULPTOR AND CARVER. Inscriptions Accurate and Beautiful. Monuments. Tombs, Headstones, and every description of Stone Work at the Lowest Possible Prices for Town and Country. "VTOTICE TO HOUSE OWNERS. S. Glading, Paperhanger, is now Prepared to Hang Paper in a superior manner for lOd per piece, in any part of the town or suburbs. Painting, &c, equally cheap. _ ■ s. GLADING, Gaol Road, Kyber Pass. Po.t orders punctually attended to. X HENDERSON, HOUSE, SHIP, SIGN, AND GENERAL DECORATIVE PAINTER, NO. 8, W YNPIIAM-STRBET. W. L ■ * b. BOOK BINDER, PAPER RULER, ACCOUNT BOOK MANUFACTURER, THRM DOORS ABOVE " STAB " OFFICK. MERCHANTS' ACCOUNT BOOKB, INSOBANGB AND MINTNO REGISTER BOOM Specially Buled and Bound. Muslo, Magazines, PubUo Libraries, and Sun day School Books well bound. BAKERS' SPECIAL RULED DAY BOOKS. Bibles, Prayer and Hymn Books Re-bound. BAND AND CHOIR MUSIC BOOKS RULFP ON S. A. FAR AYE L, HAIRDRESSER IN THE LATEST PARIS FASHION. n . Gives every attention and civility. Charges: Hair Cutting. 6d; Shampooing. 6d; Shaving, Bd. Note the oddtess-^,,^ 25 VICTORIA-STREET East (next-toth's Baths), ■ ■ • Ancklapa'NewZeaUuHl-



Business Notices. CHARLES HESKETH.] [ALEX. AITKEN. HESKETH and SITKEN are glad to inform their customers and the public generally that having sold the whole of their iast year's stock of Clovers, etc., they are hi a position to offer 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 protens) ALSYKE CLOVER (Trefolium hybrida) COWGRASS (Trefolium perenno) SCARLET CLOVER (Trefoliumincarnatum) TREFOIL (Medicago supulina) LUCERNE (Medicago sativa) ALFALFA (Medicago Chiliana) TIMOTHY (Phleum Prateuis) CRESTED DOGSTAIL (Cynosurus eristalus) MEADOW FOXTAIL (Alopecums pretensis) SHBEPS FESCUE (Festuca ovina) WOOD MEADOW GRASS (Poa nemoralis) PRAIRIE (Bromus Schro-deri) DOOB GRASS RAT-TAIL (Sporobolus clongatus) RYE-GRASS (Solemn perrene sempervlrens) COCKSFOOT (Dactylis glomcrata) PURPLE and GREEN TOP ABERDEEN TURNIPS DEVONSHIRE GREY STONE, WHITE STONE, and GLOBE TURNIPS SWEDE TURNIPS. They are also Agents for tho Bonedust as manufactured by the Auckland Manure Com pany, Sydney Bonedust and Flour, Mineral and Bone Phosphates, Potato and Grass Manures, Peruvian Guano, Nitrate of Soda, and other Artificial Manures; Oats, Maize, Barley, Beans, Peas Coarse, Fine, and Rock Salt, Cobra, and Linseed Cake: New Zealand Flax and Tow, etc. "OUTCHER AND CO., -*-* FORT-ST. AND QUEEN-ST. WIIARK, STEVEDORES, RECEIVING AND FORWARDING AGENTS. WOOL STORED AND DUMPED FOR SHIPMENT. BALLAST SUPPLIED. 13 EAD! X> EAD 1 DEADI JUDICIOUS ADVERTISING IN EVERY BUSINESS IS THE KEYSTONE OF SUCCESS. Morchants, Tradesmen, and those In business aro informed that the New Zealand and Inter colonial News and Advertising Agenoy is now established in those Commodious and conveni ently situated premises.-No. 18, Shortland-street, a fow doors from tho General Post-ollloe. The A goncy is prepared to tako advertisements tor all papers in New Zealand and the Australian Colonies; also, tor all tho leading journals In every part of tho world. Tho Agenoy has tho sole right to issue the theatrical paper known as tho ENTR'ACTE In tho Opera llouso and Thoatro Royal. The Manager of tho Agency ha vine been ap- J minted Agont and Correspondent for leading ournals in all parts ot the Australasian Colo nies, and being in receipt of Exchanges, has oponed a w.ill-iiglited and commodious Beading Room tor tho convenience of his clients. WILLIAM SYLVESTER PDLFORD, NEW ZEALAND & INTERCOLONIAL NEWS & DVERTISING AGENCY, No, 18, Shobiland-strest, Auckland. Paperhnngings, &c. T)APER HANGINGS. W. PHILLIPPS * BON HAVE RECEIVED, EX LATI ARBIVALS, 186-P A C X A G B 8-185 OONTAININO 55,000 ROLLS OP PAPERHANGINGS, consisting or New Patterns for Drawing, Dining, Bed-rooms. and Hall and Staircase, suitable for the Mansion or Cottage. BEAUTIFUL DESIGNS, AND BEST VALUK EVER OFFERED IN PAPERHANGINGS, 916—PACKAGES—916 3CRIMS AND HESSIANS. Plato and Sheet Glass, White Load, Oils, Turps, Varnishes, and all Trade Sundries. W. PHILLIPPS * SON, <U £E 87. QinCSN-BTKXXT. Coaches. rrOLLIS & CO 'S LINE of COACHES. Leave ONEiroNOA Leave AUCKLAND (Manukau Hotel). (Greyhound Hotel) _.o a.m. 9.45 _.„_. 8,30 a.m. g 10.W a.m. 0.0 a.m. H 11.0 a.m. 9.15 a.m. o'fi >2.i5p.m. 1u.30 a.r.i. <° g 1.0 p.m. 11.15 a.m. _ _ 2.0 p.m. 12.16 p.m. a"'- 2.45 p.m. 1.0 p.m. .Ho 3.15 p.m. 1.30 p.m. W(Sj 4.0 p.m. 2.30 p.m. tZ-<o 4.30 p.m. 3.0 p.m. <b<a 5.0 p.m. 4.0 p.m. kh.cn 6.0 p.m. 5.30 p.m. h§H 7.0 p.m. Saturdays, 6.0 p.m. nlafi Saturdays, 10 p.m. &30 p.m. OEw 11 p.m. Monday, 6.0 p.m. gwS Mondays, U.O p.m. SUNDAYS. mliirl SUNDAYS! 8.30 a.m. 10.0 a-m. 12 noon 2.0 p.m. 4.30 p.m. 6.0 p.m. Coaches for Special Trips, Brakes, Buggies, and Saddle Horses tor hire, at Manukau Stables, Lower wueen-stroet, Onehunga. HOLLIS 8c CO.. Proprietors. T>AINBRIDGE'S TIME TABLE. From Union Bank—22 minutes past tho hour and 23 minutes to the hour. From The Three Lamps—7 minutes to the hour, and every hour. Niqkt Trips from Town—i-past 8, J-past 9, l-past 10, and J-past 11. From Three Lamps— 8,9,10, 11. From Union Bank to Shelly Beach—7 minutes post 9, 7 minutes past 11,7 n-inutes past 2, 7 minutes past 4,7 minutes post 6,23 minutes past 6, and 37 minutes past 7. From SnELLY BEAcn—B.3o a.m„ 8.15 a.m., 10.30 a.m., 1.30 p.m., 3.30 p.m., 4.30 p.m., and 7.40 p.m. Saturdays from Shelly Beach—B.3o a.m. _45 a.m., 10.30 a.m., 12.30 p.m. From Union "ank—9.7 a.m. 11.7 a.m. and 1.7 p.m. VTORTHERN OMNIBUS COMPANY J3I (LIMITED). NEW NORTH ROAD TIME-TABLE, on and after MONDAY, December 17th, 1883 :- Auckland to Mt. Albert Avondalo and Mt Al and Avondale. bort to Auckland. Leave Union Bank: Leavo Avondalo 7 a.m. 7.55 a.m. 10.15 „ 8.30 „ 12.15 p.m. H. 30 „ *1.30 „ t2.25p.m. 4.15 „ 3.15 „ 5.15 „ 5.30 „ •To Mt. Albort only. IFrom Mt. Albert only. SATURDAYS. 7 a.m. 7.55 a.m. *10.15 „ 8.30 „ 1.10 p.m. U1.15 „ 2.30 „ 2.30 p.m. 4 o 10.30 „ 5.30 ~ 11 „ i 11.15 ~ •For ML Albert only. tFrom Mt. Albort only. Auckland to Now New Lynn to Auck- Lynn. land. 2.15 p.m. 7.45 a.m. 515 „ 3 p.m. SATURDAYS. 1.30 p.m. 7.15 a.m. 10.30 „ 4.50 p.m. GREAT NORTH ROAD. Auckland and Arch Hill. Leave National Hank. Leave Arch Hill, 7.30 a.m. 8.15 a.m. 9 „ 9.30 „ 10.15 „ 9.45 „ 11.45 „ 11 1 p.m. 12.25 p.m. 1.45 „ 1.35 „ 2.15 „ 3 „ 3.15 „ "3.50 „ 5.5 , 4.20 „ •5.30 „ 5.45 „ 6.30 „ 7 „ Saturday Nights Only. Saturday Nights Only. 8.30 p.m. 9.15 p.m. 10 „ 10.30 „ An Opmibus will run from Provincial Lunatic Asylum to Auckland at 9.25 a.m., and '3.30 p.m.. and from Auckland (National Bank) to Asylum 1.45 and 5.30 p.m. Also, an Omnibus will run from Avondalo to Auckland at 9 a.m., and from Auckland (National Bank) to Avondale 5.30 p.m. Saturday Nights only; Avondale to Auckland 6 >m.; Auckland to Avondalo 10.30 p.m. * Will not run on Saturdays. TEMPORARY PREMISES OPPOSITE A. CLARK AND SONS'. TT. L. POSSE NISKIE, MERCHANT TAILOR AND IMPORTER, Shortland-street, Auckland, Wishes to Inform His Patrons and the PubUo generally that he has just received HIS FIRST SHIPMENTS OP AUTUMN AND WINTER GOODS, Per s.s. Ruapeiiu. The above comprise all the LATEST DESIGNS in TWEEDS and COATINGS, and are well worthy an inspection. T\ISEASES OF THE EYE. ARTHUR RICHARDSON, M.D., SPECIALIST AND OPERATOR ON DISEASES OF THE EYE, MAY BE CONSULTED AT HIS.RE3I DENCE, KARANGAHAPE ROAD, From 1 to 3 in the afternoon; Ob HASLETT'S ENGLISH PHARM_>Qy, 184, Queen-street, from 3 to 5,



Land and Estate Agents. pHAS. TT ASMOND, LAND AND MONETARY AGENT, U6, Queen-street (Adjoining B. Tonks and C 0..). BANKERS! National Bank of Now Zealand (Limited). Mortgages and Loans Negotiated. Rents and Interests Collected. Money Invested on First-class Securities without charge Estates managed for absentees. Valuations and Arbitrations undertaken. Native Land affairs specially understood. Houses to Lot and Properties tor Sale placed on my list free of charge. Every description of landod property bought or sold to order. Largo sums to lond on flrßt-class securities. TC7ANTKD TO pURCHASE. A 0 or 10-roomed House in Symonda-street or Kyber Pass. A 9 or 10-roomcd House in Hobson-strect or adjacent. To Rent or Lease, a small House of about six rooms, and from two to ten Acros of Land, near a Railway Station on tho main line, not over 20 mllos from Auckland. Small House and about 5 Acres Clay Land near Auckland. Seven Acres or more at Epsom. About 10 Acres, One-tree Hill. Nice little House and about 2 Acres at Romuera or Epsom. Good 7-roomed House within ten minutes' walk of Queen-street. Small Storo in a good position. Some Good Allotments at Birkenhead or North cote. WANTED-Partlculars of Properties For Sale, as I have many buyers and but tow sellers. I have a Glient who has a first-class Run of 30,100 Acres of Nativo Land In tho Waikato District. Ho is anxious to raoet withapartner who will Stock the samo with Horses and Horned Cattle. Tho land is surface-sown, and only ten miles from a Railway Station. There are two men residing on tho ground, and a Homestead is in the course of erection. Good water and level land. Timber plentiful PO R gAL E. rUTY FREEHOLD pROPERTY. PONSONBY.—An excollent House of four largo rooms, waslihouse and workshop, situated in tho bost part of Ponsonby. Gas in all the rooms, first-class American range; also, gas btove. Two large verandahs; the view from tho front one being very pretty and cannot bo intercepted. Tho allotmont is tastefully laid out with flowers, the back portion boing a kitelion garden. Prioe £360, with terms. MOUNT ROSKILL (Valley Road)—A well flnished House of 7 rooms and two good Allotments of volcanio land. A fast rising district; fashionable, healthy, and pleasant neighbourhood; convenient to churches, schools, and omnibuses. £550. MOUNT ROSKILL-Well-built House of Sevon Rooms, Stable:', outbuildings; thoroughly well finished; vory ccnvonicnc in ovory respect. Largo allotment. Prict, £800. £2 800-IN THE CENTRE OF THE CITY-A largo and comm , Rous Siore, built of Concrete and Brick, with largo Dry Cellars, on an Al lotmont 10 feet ><2 feet G Inches. Buildings valued about £1.500: the allotmont worth at least £50 per fooi. With first-class terms. £350 FOR AN 8-ROOMED HOUSE and good allotment, situated near Mr Morley's Store on thn Great North Road A chanoo seldom met with. _ OUBURBAN pROPERTY. £180 FOR A NEW .-ROOMED COTTAGE and a vory Largo Allotment, situated at Northcoto, near tho Wharf. £75—ALLOTMENT adjoining the above;easy terms of payment, MOUNT ROSKILL—I have a lot of very cheap allotments in an estato which has only jost come into tho market. To working men desirious of securing a good piece of land of their own at a small cost, and with very easy terms of payment, it is a jrrand chance. CORNER ALLOTMENT, BELLWOOD ESTATE, Frontage to tho Mount Rosklll Road. £3porfoot. PENROSE—An unequalled site of 2} acres for a residence, situated on rising ground, com manding one of the grandest views in the neighbourhood of Auckland. This site must bo seen to bo appreciated. Price, £200. PANMURE-5 Acres of first-class Volcanic Land, under cultivation, being Lot 4, Parish of Panmurc. £50 por acre. PAREMAREMO-82 Acres. £i per aero. HELLYER'S CREEK—SO Acres. £1 por acre. LUCAS'S CREEK—32O Acres, with }-milo front ago to the creek and J-milo frontago to the main road to Northcote and Birkenhead. Tlie Government landing place-doep water—is on this property. The land is all ploughable. Some few years ago a nativo settlement was situated there, which fact in itself speaks for tho quality of the soil. £300 cash, balance £700 at 7 per cent. MOUNT ROSKILL—B Allotments, 10s per foot; 3ditto,£l per foot; 4 ditto, £2 per foot. All in good positions and convenient to tho 'bus. MOUNT ROSKILL-8 Acres Volcanic Land. £100 per acre. MOUNT ROSKILL-10 Acres Volcanic Land, £1,000. EPSOM—About 6 Acres, main road frontage. £300 per acre. HELENSVHjLE — 220 Acros Splendid Land, with Railway Station on the property. Price, £700; oasy terms. TUAKAU —Two Township Allotments. £10 each. HAMILTON—About 1,600 Aores, abutting the main road and close to tho station. The whole is well watored, level, and rich land. It is thoroughly well fenced. A first-class houße and ail necessary farm buildings ereoted there on. All further particulars as to price, terms, reasons for selling, &c., will be given on appli cation. It is a bargain seldom mot with. HAMILTON — Several splendid allotments adjoining tho Now Railway Station; will be very valuable tor an Hotel. JOHN SOPFET, House, Land, and General Commission Agent, No. 8. Queen street, has tor Immediate sale (really cheap) :— 1 comfortable 6-roomed Cottage, Ponsonby; (terms very easy); also, 1 7-roomed House, 1 6-roomed House, 3 4-roomod 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. MT. CLAYTON • HOUSE, LAND, COMMISSION AGENT AND BHIP BROKER Allotments for Sole at Hamilton, Newcastle, Alexandra, and North Shore. Money lont on good security. Office: 30, Insinnnce Buildings. FJ. MOSS & C 0., • HOUSE, LAND, tr. ESTATE AGENTS. We beg tr lnfotin Owners of Property that Houses or And, for RENTAL OR SALE, are entered in wr Registry Free of Charge, for the informati' J of those who favour us with a cal at our offices, in Shortland-stroet. Monoy to Lend at Current Rates of Interest Boots and Shoes. , . ——■ X) E-OPENING OP GARRETT BROS.' WAREHOUSE. Having been Closod for the last wo Months In consequence of the late FIRE, we now have much pleasure in informing our customers and the general publio that we are NOW OPEN FOR BUSINESS, WITH THE LARGEST STOCK IN NEW ZEALAND, VALUED AT £12,000, Which will bo Sold at the following prices for CASH ONLY: s. d. s. d. Men's Watertights, own make 811 worth 11 0 Men's Bluchers, own mako .. 411 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 Elastics, own mako .. 811 worth 14 0 Youths' Boots, own mako ..46 worth 7 6 Women's Elastics, own make 6 6 worth U 6 Ladies' Kid E.S., own make.. 5 9 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 14 0 Ladies' Evening Shoes _. .. 4 gwor'? 1 S 2 Ladies' Evening Shoes.. .. 5 6 worth 10 6 Ladies' Walking Shoes.. .. 7 S worK.H § Ladies' Best Evening Shoes .. 8 6 worth 14 6 Children's Boots .. .. - } g worth 2 6 ChUdren's Boots } ,??_°2„ f „ Philrtren's Shoes in worm 4 0 £__fes?BestW_i«eKidE.S... 5 6 worth 10 6 Ladies' Button Boots .. .. 10 6 worth 16 6 Children's Button Boots from Half-a-Crown. t_r Space will not permit us to give a list of all our prices, but we guarantee all other Goods at equally low prices. GARRETT BROTHERS, TANNERS, CURRIERS, WOOL MERCHANTS, LEATHER AND BOOT MANUFACTURERS AND IMPORTERS. Tannery and Works. Avondale. FACTORY AND WAREHOUSE. WAKE FIELD-STREET, AUCKLAND; AND AT NAPIEB, GISBORNE, NISW PL* MOUTH, AND WAIPAWA.



Sporting. TAKAPUNA EASTER HANDICAP AND STEEPLECHASE. RUN sth APRIL, 1884. A. LEO'S CONSULTATION On the above Events, Now Open, Will Close on 3rd April. COO MEMBERS AT TEN SHILLINGS EACH. _tBOO-Dividcnd as follows-£3OO CUP, £220. HURDLES, £SO. First Horse.. .. £G0 First Horse.. ..£3O Second Horse .. 10 Second Horse .. 20 Third Horse .. 20 Third Horse .. 10 Starters (div.) .. 50 Starters and) ,jj„ ,on Non-starters (div.) 50 Non-starters pan>' w £220 £80 A. LEO. Care of Alfred Kidd, Shortland-strcet, Or, Box 237, Post-ofllce, Auckland. ■pOBIN- HOOD'S XV Great Novolty Company's Programme ON the . AUTUMN MEETING, To be held on the Christehureh Racecourse on EASTER MONDAY AND TUESDAY, APRIL llTn AND 15th, 1884. Subscribed Capital of £2,500, in 5,000 Shares Of 10s each. 141 prizes. Five Separate Allotments, each Share having Five distinct chances. Great Autumn Handicap—36 Prizes.—First Horse, £750; Second Horse, £300; Third Horse, £100: Other Starters divided, £100; Non-start ers divided, £200. Total, £1,500. Easter Handicap —31 Prizes.—First Horse, £200; Second Horse, £100; Third Horse, £50; Other Starters divided, £50; Non-starters divided, £100. Total, £500. Cash Bonds—7l Prizes.—lst Class: 4 prizes at £25, £100. 2ml Class: 10 prizes at £10, £100. 3rd Class :CO prizes at £5, £300. Total, £500. . Although we send to Newspapers throughout New Zealand the Names and Addresses of Principal Winners in our Company, as many other Consultationists advertiso thoy do. we respectfully remind the publio and our clients that Our Books are at all times Open tor Inspection to any Subscriber— information not confined to the Press. Wo consider each sub oriber has an equal rip lit of Inspection. Wo also admit the fact that every holder of even a single ticket is a Shareholder tor the tlmo being in our Company, and, as such, has a perfect right to attend our Drawings; therefore invita tions to that effect are always procurable. Bo careful to address: KOBIN HOOD, care of Thomas Stapleton, Box 238, Post-oftlce, Christehureh; or. Care .of Jubal (not J. L.) Fleming, City Baths, Colombo-street, Christ ehureh. In answer to numerous enquiries, wo beg to state that wo aro in no way connected with any other Company. ■FIDELITY COMPANY'S £1500. q^gggg" 1- £1500. Raoo April 11. Close about April 10. 36 Nominations and 40 Cash Bonds. Great Autumn Handicap. ,__ First .._-,.-- £*W Second- - 200 Third ....... 100 AU others divided., . . SM 10 Bonds at £20 each - - 200 30 Bonds at £10 each . - J3OO Total, 76 prizes _. ..£ISOO There will be Three Separate Drawings tor Each Tioket, viz., One Drawing tor the Race, and Two Separate Drawings tor the 40 Bonds. Programmes £1 each, and two 2d stamps, Cheques (with Is exchange) to be payable only to a N 0..... or to Bearer. P.O. Orders payable to Fidelity Co. only. If half-notes, send by separate posts. Registered Letters or Tele* grams not accepted. . . Address only to "Fidelity Company, care Of Alfred A. Cameron's Box No. 251, Dunedin." APPLY EARLY.—TIME LIMITED. RUN ON Utb APRIL. PHCENIX NOVELTY COMPANY'S PROGRAMME ON THE CHRISTCHURCH AND AUCKLAND AUTUMN MEETINGS. Which will take place on the Hth AND 15th APRIL, 1881. Subscribed capital, £5000 in 10,000 shares at 106 each. EACH SHARE HAS SIX SEPARATE And can win £1980. GREAT AUTUMN HANDICAP, FiistHorse .... £1000 Second Horse . - . • £}00 Third Horse . . - - £}2« Starters (divided), .- . . £150 Non-starters (divided) - . £200 EASTER HANDICAP, First Horse - - - - §HK Second Horse . . - . £150 ThlrdHorse _ ... £75 Starters (divided _ _ - - £}00 Non-starters (divided) - - £150 AUCKLAND AUTUMN HANDICAP. First Horse ----§_£ Second Horse ... - £200 Third Honra - - - - £"» Starters (divided) - . -£ 00 Non-Startere (divided) - . JHM 8 Cash Prizes at £50 each _, - £300 10 Cash Prizes at £20 each - - £200 10 Cash Prizes at £10 oaoh _. . £100 Applicants will please enclose two 2d stamps for reply and result; add Is on country cheques for exchange: mako cross cheques payable to a No. or bearer. Post-office Orders must be made payable to Phosnix Co.; if notes are sent use two envelopes; if stamps are sent for Shares, ploaso odd Is in the £1 extra. Agents will please send In their returns before the lOthof April. 1881. The final allotment of Shares will take place on or about that date, In the presence of a Committee of Shareholders. AddreM- PHO.NIX. M Care Of 3. U FLEMING, Box 204, _ 8809 Post-offloe. ChrlßtohMeh. £3000 { ut _«W }JEBOOO /CHRISTCHURCH «EACBS, To be Run 11th APRIL. 6000 MEMBERS AT 10s. 156 PRIZES. Each Ticket has Nine Chanoes. AUTUMN nANDL CASH PRIZES. CAP—36 Nominations. 2at 100 £200 FIRST £600 3 „ 50 150 SECOND 300 4 „ 25 100 THIRD 150 10 „ 20 200 STARTERS, about 10 „ 15 150 £25each 125 20 „ 10 200 NON-STARTERS 40 „ 8 020 £12cac_ 350 31 „ 5 ■ 155 £1525 120 Prizes. £1175 l.Vi PRIZE?. Each Ticket lias Nine dilutees, and cun obtain a Prize in each of the Nino Drawings, Please send P.O. Orders when convenient, also Two Stamps for rep'ies. Country Cheques must have One Shilling exchange added. Address ainetteis- MANTUAi £3000 °KAlfkaS__s^ £3000 ( D-KKDIN. I N.B.—Please apply early, as this Consultation will fill rapidly, over SOO having been already disposed of to persons whuso applications ar rived lato for previous Sweep. -vr O W O P E N. MARTINI-HENRY'S CONSULTATION ON EASTER HANDICAP. To BK RUN 14Tn APRIL, 1881. WlLt CLOSE APRIL 11. £500-1,000 MEMBERS AT J(JS EACH.-SSCO latHorse - --£1M 2nd Horse 80 3rdHoi.o 50 Starters (divided) 75 Non-Starters (divided) <•> 2 Cash Awards, each £20 .. -. W _ :: :: :: 1 :: ■■__! £500 Application by letter only, with two stampe tor replies. Adgg^™* C/o J. Condon, Thistle Hotel, Queen-street Lr_% will hold a X. * rtWreULTATION ON THE „ _, TAKAFUNA EASTER HANDICAR UNLIMITED NUMBER OF SUBSCRIBERS Closes April 2. To be Run April 5. First Horse Thirty per cent Second Horse Twenty per cent. Third Horse Fifteen per cent. Others divided. .Thirty-five per cent. As the time from the opening to the drawing of this Consultation is rather short, subscribers are requested to make early application for P.O. Orders, Bank Notes, or Drafts accepted; add exchange to Cheques, and two Stamps for reply and result. Result posted to all Subscribers. Please write, in a legible hand, full name and address. Tickets may be obtained by letter only from LA DON, I 1 Care of 8. A. Asher, Box 301, Post-office, Auck land, or 286, Quoon-street, Auckland. Registered Letters not accepted. Telegrams not accepted.



Sporting. qYD NE V GOLD CUP. TO BE RUN ON EASTER MONDAY. Tho Great "MALABAR" Club are desirous of making it known to their numerous patrons and the public that the First of their Series of Consultations on the above event is NOW OPEN. NO. 1 OF OUR SERIES. SHARES, 5s EACH. Tho Press exposures of the bad and worthless amongst sweep promoters has had the effect of relegating those gentlemen to private life, and it is all the more to be hoped that those who now remain, tried and true though thoy be, should have at cadi drawing a Press represen tative, to prove beyond n doubt the genuine ness of tho affair. First Horse .. £1.000 | Starters divide. .£2OO Second do. .. 4001 Non-starters do. 200 Third do. .. 2001 Total .. £2,000 The public, on reading the foregoing, will at once observe that our programme is identical in every respect with that put forward by rival establishments with this amazing difference: That to become a Shareholder in their Consul tation, entitling you, if fortunate, to win £i,OOO, you require to invest one pound, whereas. In this our great effort, you merely require to in vest as in order to secure you the winning of the same amount, or should you speculate a Pound, you for that amount have Four Chances of winning £1,000 as against one given by others. FOUR TICKETS FOR £1; But one or more will be sent to any address. Prospectus free on application. Enclose envelopo, plainly directed. Result of each drawing sent at once to every subscriber. Tickets sent by return post Address by letter only, "MALABAR," care G. E. Wilson. Pas toral Chambers, George-street, Sydney, N.S.W. Timber. THE UNION STEAM SAW, MOULD ING, SASH, AND DOOR COMPANY (LIMITED). WHOLESALE TIMBER DEALERS. MANUFACTURERS OF DOORS. BASHES. AND TURNERY. SUPPLIES IN WHOLESALE LOTS I, 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. the Quality of the Company's Timber is Un surpassed, and Prices specially favourable for Builders, Contractors, and other Wholesale Buyers, STORAGE ACCOMMODATION Afforded by Arrangement in Mechanics' Bay Yard. SORTING-UP ORDERS Executed from Mechanics' Bay Yard without delay. QUOTATIONS AND PATTERN BOOKS Qn application at MECHANICS' BAY OR CUSTOMS-STREET, T>APAKURA SAW MILLS, HUNUA. Having a large supply of KAURI Logs, we are now prepared to Execute Orders to any sire; dressed T. and G., etc. COULTHARD BROS. Stewabt & Gabuck, Agents, Fort.'street, Auckland. THE HOKIANGA SAW-MILL COMPANY (Limited), Having special facilities tor supplying Kanri Timber in long lengths, aro prepared to execute orders for same at low rates. A stock of Totara Piles and Baulk and Kauri Spars always on hand. Apply to E. R. CARDNO. Fort-street Musical. QQ VICTORIA-STREET, AOCK OOs I___JD (six doors from Albert-st T. E. CARTER, WHOLESALE & RETAIL PICTURE FRAME MANUFACTURER. 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, page 87, and post free on application. Tuner and Repairer of Musical Instruments. PIANOS MIGNON A MIGNON PIANOS PIANOS MIGNON < } MIGNON PIANOS PIANOS MIGNON V MIGNON PIANOS TJ.IRST SAMPLES JUST ARRIVED JUST ARRIVED AND ON VIEW AT J. HOWDEN'S, ON VIEW AT J. HOWDEN'a QUEEN-STREET, Adjoining Bank of Nkw Zeaiand, MIGNON PIANOS A PLVNOS MIGNON MIGNON PIANOS { V PIANOS MIGNON MIGNON PIANOS \J PIANOS MIGNON Drapery FIRST STOCK-TAKING SALE AT mHE "T>ON ■VfARCHE." IHE -DON IYJLaROHE, 247, QUEEN-STREET. ABSOLUTE CLEARANCE SALE OF ALL SURPLUS SUMMER STOCK, In Order to make Room for AUTUMN AND WINTER NOVELTIES. LAST SEVENTEEN DAYS I LAST SEVENTEEN DAYSI A. LE SUEUR Respectfully Solicits Special Notice to the fol lowing Desnorately CHEAP LINES: ---1 600 STRAW HATS, at from lid to 6d each. All the most fashionable shapes at very lov quotations. Boys' and Girls' SAILOR SHAPES, from It each. A Large Stock of FANCY SASH RIBBONS, at much less than half their value. Black and Coloured THREAD GLOVES, 6d pel pair. JOSEPHINE CUT KID GLOVES, from Is pei pair. Feathers, Flowors, Lace, and Fanoy Goods ar« Marked Very Low, to Clear. Remaining Stock of SUNSHADES are Marvel lously Cheap. . FANCY DRESS STUFFS and PRINTS, from LACE and'MUSLIN CURTAINS (8 yards), from 2s Hid per pair. Cretonnes, Shirtings, Flannels, &8., are also worthy of Immediate Inspection. THIS BONA FIDE SALE WILI. LAST ONIT SEVENTEEN DAYS LONGER. »B ON m"""T R C H E, Next Hewin Bros« Grocers. '/___ !\ / DEFERRED I I PAYMENT I | SYSTEM ___ I \>, «_/' TAILORS, DRAPERS MILLINERS, AND OUTFITTERS, HOBSON-STREET, HAVE A WELL-ASSORTED BTOCB or THK BEST CLASS GOODS. All Tweeds thoroughly shrunk before belnt made up, and Sit and Workmanship Guaranteed. The Dintßiuro Payment System has beei found to be a great boon, by enabling thost with limited incomes to procure necessaries v the easiest possible way. INSPECTION INVITED. Cash Customers receive S per cent Di-ooun (one shilling In the pound sterling) cm all pwni of 20s and upwards, ■■'■■'&■ ; '__



Amusements. r\ P E R -A" : HOUSE. THURSDAY, FRIDAY. AND SATURDAY, MARCH 20, .21, and 22. ' MATINEE ON SATURDAY AFTERNOON. i ! Children of all the Charitable Institutions Free. Under the Patronage of the Mayor and Councillors of Sydney. ■ GRAND ; PANORAMA OF THE WORLD! ! i Including _ COLOSSAL MIRROR of NEW ZEALAND, ; SYDNEY, and MELBOURNE, ' With VIEWS of : JEWISH SYNAGOGUE, SYDNEY (Interior and Exterior), co3t £30,000. Also. Views of the Melbourne and Sydney Ex hibition, Rotomahana Lakes and Terraces, ZULU WAR. &c: also Views of the EIGHT HOURS DEMONSTRATION. The Start and Procession on the March down Queen-street; the Finish of tho Races, includ ' ing the KIS3-IN-THE-RING, with a Young i Man in the foreground in the very act of oseula . tion. These Views will be magnified, up to 18ft, bringing the Figures out nearly to life Bize. TO BE GIVEN AWaY, TWO TICKETS IN GRAND ART UNION I OF PANORAMA To each Purchaser of Dress Circle Tickets, One J Ticket to each purchaser of Stall Tickets. Also, will bo (riven away each evening, ONE ' of Herbert H. Smith's ECLIPSE COTTAGE STOVES. To avoid the crush at tho doors and the incon , venience of giving the Art Union Tickets, persons can obtain tickets for the Entertain ; inent, with Art Union Tickets, at the Stationers, Tobacconists, &c. SPLENDID REAL WATERFALL! Producing Water of Various Colours. , MATINEE on SATURDAY AFTFRNOON. Exhibited in all the largo halls of Melbourne and Sydney. Send for Circular. Box Office at Upton's, where Seats may be secured. Dress Circle, 4s; Stalls, 2s 6d; Pit, Is. Tenders. mO BUILDERS & IRONFOUNDERS. Tenders will bo received until Noon of SATURDAY, March 22nd, tor the Erection of Iron Verandah in front of Mr S. Coombes's pre mises, Queen-street EQ. BARTLEY. Architect. mOBUIL D E R S. Tenders will Vie received until noon of SATURDAY, 22nd, for the Ereotion of. Stables at Devonport ED. BARTLEY, Architect f|Y'"o B~"U IL D ER S. Tenders will be received until Noon ol FRI DAY, March 21, for the Erection and Com pletion of a Villa Residence at Devonport, North Shore. • EDWARD BARTLEY, Architect mOBUIL D E R S. Tenders will be received until noon of MON DAY, March 31, for the Erection and Comple tion of Tannery Buildings at Richmond for Messrs Gittos and Sons. EDWARD BARTLEY. Architect. - m O BUI L D E R S. Tenders will be received till NOON of the 29th instant for the Erection of a five-roomed Cottage at Devonport—Plans, etc., at my office, oorner of Vuican Lane and O'Connell-street W. H. SKINNER, Architect. mo. BUILDERS. Tenders wjfl be received up to noon on SATURDAYVtho 29th instant for the Erection of Premises at Gisborne tor the Now Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Co. (Limited). Plans, &c„ at our offices, Queen-street EDW. MAHONEY & SON, Architects. mOBUILDERS. Tenders will be received up to noon on FRI DAY, the 28th instant for the Ereotion (in brick or concrete) of a Villa Residence in Symonds-st Plana, &c., at our offices, Queen-street EDW. MAHONEY fc SON. Architects; mo BUILDERS. Tenders are required for a Two-story Build ing, Wellington-street by noon 29th March. THOS. HOLDER, Architect Next" Herald " Office, Queen-street TO CARPENTER S.— EXTENSION OF TlME,—Tenders will be received until 6 p.m. on SATURDAY. 22nd instant, for the Erection of a Dwelling-house in Collingwood-Btreet Plans, &c, to bo seen at Mr Magee's residence, Pitt-street, opposite Mr Kingston!, Baker (near St Peter's Brick School). Not bound to accept the lowest or any tender; Educational. i| * < MR W. H. WEBB, L.S.S.A., &c, ACADEMY OF MUSIC. OAK HOUSE. HOBJiON^STRKET f doors from Coo^-street), Pianoforte, Organ, Harmonium' and Harmony. Terms on application. In Classes— RUDIMENTS OF MUSIC THEORY OF MUSIC HARMONY. There arc separate Classes for Elementary and Advanced Students, conducted on the principles of the Royal Academy of Music, Term of 12 Lessons—One Guinea. MR F. B. WOOD HA M, Teacher op the PIANOFORTE AND HARMONIUM. Address Care of Mr A. Kady, Auckland Warehouse Queen-street Sewing Machines. T> U B L lON O I I C B, Having.Sold the Whole of my STOCK ol DOMESTIC and other SEWING MACHINES to Mr W. C. Dennes, of Auckland, I beg tg thank all my customers for their support, and trust thoy will transfer their patronage to Mi W. O. Dennes. Having purchased of MR SHAKEBPEAR his entire Stock and Interest in the SEWING MACHINE BUSINESS. I am now more than ever able to supply the Publio with FIRST CLASS MACHINES, being Sole Agent for the Marvellous White Domestic, Standard, Frlstet and Roas-uw, &c, && W. C. DENNES, Queen-street. Hotels. WHAJfGAREI HOTEL, OPPOSITE TOWN WHARF. WHANGARBL MRS LBA Desires to Inform the Pubflo of Whangarel and surrounding districts that she has purchased tho above old-established and well-known hotel, and-has appointed Mr A. G. BRIGHT as ■ Manager of the same. The Manager takes this opportunity of informing the publio that no stone will be left unturned to make this a . popular house with travellers generally, and particular regard will be paid to the convenience , and necessities of families v_*ti_g the district ' Civility, attention, and. moderate charges can be depended on. i Special regard will bo paid to selling none but the Best Brands of Liquors. t Saddle Horses and Boats ob hire.. Trap meets trains from all eteamers. MA SON I C HOT EL, DEVONPORT "'„■•:- NORTH SHORE. W. H. PEARCE 1 Has mnoh pleasure in intimating that the whole of the extensive additions and alterations to the • Masonic are now finally completed- Persons desirous of residing in this delightful district ' will, -by patronising the above Hotel, receive every attention required to make them happy and comfortable. The rooms are lofty, well ventilated, neatly and elegantly furnished. Select Suites of Apartments. Private Sitting. rooms. One of the finest Billiard-rooms in the Colony, fitted with everything new and first- BATHING—Fresh and Salt Water.i BUGGIES supplied in five minutes' notice. W. H. PEARCE. - HOWARD'S NEW COMMERCIAL AND FAMILY HOTEL, Opposite thk Railway Station, WHANGAREL This is by far the largest best-appointed, and most comfortable Hotel North of Auckland, containing Suites of Private Rooms tor Families, with Piano, Bath, Commercial, Dining, and Smoking Rooms. SPLENDID BILLIARD ROOM. The Bedrooms are lofty and well ventilated, and most comfortably furnished. Orders by Telegram or Letter will receive prompt attention. Saddle Horses on Hire, &c., &c. Porter in attendance on Trains and l Steamers. G. a HOWARD, Proprietor. /DINGER ALE! GINGER ALE! 1 G. U LED HILL is now Manufacturing a .GINGER ALE B Superior to any yet offered to the Public. It is a Delicious, Grateful, and Invigorating Bevorage, and hlends remarkably well with all brwdsol Spirits, jj ; . :j f f t G. GLEDKILiu, I WELLES LEY-STREET, Tswaotis No. fia. ' '■~■.,...-,-.,,* I



Amusements. ABBOTT'S OPERA HOUSE. Lessees and Directors: MESSRS WILLIAMSON, GARNER, AND MUSGROVE. LAST NIGHT ~ AVm FAREWELL LAST NIGHT AND FAREWELL op , williamson, garner, and musgrove 8 m& CBISB (Mfc iSßffi- Last Evening the Opera House was Crowded prom Floor to Ceiling. , Never was so large an audience assembled within the walls of the Theatre, and never were seen such demonstrations of delight. ATIENCE I T>ATIENCE I ATIENCE IJC ATIENCE | Was a Greater Success than ever, notwlth standing which it can only be repeated THIB (Wednesday) EVENING, March 19; As the Company sail nor Wairarapa for the South on Thursday. There is no doubt that PATIENCE is the Great Success of the Season, and would be per formed with success tor a great number of nights, but unfortunately it is impossible to give but _,__._ " ONE MORE REPRESENTATION, And it is absolutely necessary TO BOOK SEATS VERY EARLY. So bb not to be disappointed. . ALTERATION OF TIME. Doors open at 7.30. Overture at 8; Carriages at ' ' PRICES OF ADMISSION: Dress Circle and Ob- m chbstba stalls .. SnSm_i_NGs Stalls Four Shilungb Pit , Two S__lunqs Box Plain at Mr Lennox's, Stationer, Queen street. . STALLS and PIT TICKETS can also be pro cured at Abbott's Hotel, next door to the N.B.—Omnibuses for the various suburbs will be in attendance every evening after the Perft' o. NOBILL Business Manager. /IHORALHALL. MONDAY, MARCH 24th, 1884. THE MUSICAL EVENT OF THE YEAR. FAREWELL COMPLIMENTARY CONCERT tendered to PROFESSOR F. 0. CAILLIAU (on the occasion of his leaving Auckland for Sydney), Under the direction of HERR CARL SCHMITT. • The following ladies and gentlemen havo given . their services :— Hera Carl Schmitt Madame Popley Mr Pooley Mrs Chadwlok Mr Angel o Forest Miss Donovan .-?.,,"&_ Mr Ralph Hood Miss Annie Hargrave MrR. w. Sceats Miss Cecilia Staunton V jj Mr J, Hanna Mia» Keturah Campbell » Mr J. Edwards Miss Tapper , - : i MrG. E. Boyle ' , . j * Mr F. Scsats ;S MrT.Leodham Orcheßtr&l Society, undor Herb Cam. Schmitt. . ■. ■ The PhilarmoniolSooiety, under Mr CHADWICK. , String Quartette : Messrs C. and J. Hemus, H. F. Edgar, and J. Clough. Jr Seats may be reserved at Upton's.- ,>^7;."~::"S Tickets, to admit to any part of the hall, 2s 6d. H. F.EDGER and R.W. SCEATS. -. , Hon; Sees. DANCING.— PROF. BERNARD will return about 18th instant, and Resume Tuition about the beginning of April next Afternoon and Evening Classes will be formed at Parncll, Ponsonby, Remuera, Mount Eden, North Shore, &c. ladies and gentlemen de sirous of joining are requested to apply early. Private Drawing-room Classes and Clubs can " be formed and receive tuition. Specialties, the New Waltz, English Slow Waltz, French Cotil- j i lions, &c. A Special Waltz Class will, beheld once a week, ' ■ '.-*.'■ " ' .' :' ■ ".'. '-"■'- Horticultural Show. AUCKLAND GARDENERSgyTORTI- I; CULTURAL SOCIETY?^ THE AUTUMN SHOW Will bo held in the DRILL-SHED (by pennis- j sion of Major Shepherd) on FRIDAY, 21st, and SATURDAY, 22nd Inst., Z FOR THE " - " j EXHIBITION d OF PLANTS, FLOWERS, FRUIT, VEGETABLES, BEES, HONSY, APIARIAN APPLIANCES. Open from 12 noon to 10 p.m. -.Z§ ADMISSION:—PubIic, Is; Members, Free.- '~, O. SMALLFIELD, Hon. Sec. UCKLAND GARDENERS' HORTI CULTURAL SOCIETY. A SOCIAL GATHERING Will be held at the PARK HOTEL on FRIDAY, 21st Inst., at 8 p.m. All interested in Horticulture and Apiculture are invited to attend. ' ' TICKETS—2s each—can be obtained bom Mr Twofiill (Park Hotel), tho Committee, or the Hon. Sec. .._..■■■., '.',-. s_sl P. SMALLFIELD, Hop. E-.hj. Board and Residence. /GOVERNOR BROWNE HOTELj VJT HOBSON-STIUSET.. Board and Lodging 20s per Week Single Room .. __, .. _. .. __ per Week j/AWHIA, KAWHIA, NIL DESPERANDUM RESTAURANT. Mea15...... Is. ti L. K. VAlL—Proprietor—L. K. VAIL. Land and General Commission Agent. WELLS SLE V HOUSE, Wellesley-bt:, Auckland (Three doors west from Hobson-street) . BOARD AND RESIDENCE. A Good Table kept: lofty and well-ventilated Bedrooms, Plungeand Showerßat_s,anderay g| convenience to ensure the comfort of Boarders and Visitors. Terms, fit per week. : M. MASON (late of Wellington), Proprietress Books' and Stationery. OELLIN G O F F. . PREMISES COMING DOWN. PREMISES COMING DOWN. ,*< PREMISES COMING DOWN. CLEARANCE SALE. p IMPERATIVE SALE. -ST.- Gv XiENNOX IS NOW OFFERING , HIS LA RGB STCCKB -o_ ' , ' BOOKS AND STATIONERY . . BOOKS AND STATIONERY AT SUCH FBICKS Z FOR CASH AS DEFY COMPETITION. THIS IS A GENUINE CASH CLEARANCE" SALE. .HE OWNERS OP PREMISES ABB GOING TO KE-BUTLD. N. G. L. MUST REALISE.: Books for Prizes - Books for Libraries .".m Books for Sunday-school Libraries School Books, as used in Public Schools ' . School Copy Books "■ ':\\ School Exercise Books 'v .'.« C- School Slates School Requisites ~-. ■:■:■•■'..' ■':• All kinds of Commercial Stationery Drawing Papers, Mounted and Unmounted tracing Papers Traoing linen. ALL AT GEEATLY BEDnOED EKIOES. . 1 FOR CASH. FOR CASH. _N". G> Li c n n o x, importer of boqks and stationery; 100,- (Jtr_aw-flTO__rr, . Auckland.,