The Auckland Evening Star.

VOL XXIV.-NO 4,374

AUCKLAND, N.Z., MONDAY, MAY 26, 1884.

PRICJiJ: ONE PEJNJVtf.



Stripping! A -r^- X>ACIFIC M All STEAM 'Ss2&ilM£s£*PTmiavaii thk united "^ s'MTJCS OF AMERICA, VIA HONOLULU, TO URKAT BRITAIN. Under Postal Contract with tho Govcrnraonts Of New Zealand and New South Wales. Passengers booked through to Liverpool, Loii'lun,or Paris, via tho Great Overland Road of America, via the Steamers of tho Atlantic Unas from New York. j i Date ol Date of Stoamor. Tons.1 Sailing to Sailing to \ 1 Sydney 'Frisco. 18S1 Onuraboul 1884. Zoalandia 3.201 — May 27 City ot Sydney.... 3.1« May 31 June 21 Australia 3,20> June 23 July 22 FARES:- Fir3t-clasß £G(i and upwards Steerage £"'2 lis Pd and upwards First-class to San Francisco £10 Steerage £20 Through Cabin Passengers aro permitted to lay over at Honolulu, or nny of tho oiiiea of the United States, not to exceed six months. No Shipping Orders will bo issued after I p.m. on the day before tho dulling of steamers for San Francisco. , , . , For freight rates and a)', other information apply to THOa T _ GAMBLE, Agent, liower Queenstroet. IftSS»*\r*St TTNION STEAMSHIP lII S3^ 3 \J COMPANY OF NKW llSlgSSj zkaljANd ilimitkd).1 I TIMK TABLK.—May. FOR TARANAKI, NELSON, PICTON. WEL LINGTON, LYTTKLTON. AND WEST COAST PORTS (from Manukaul. Steamer. | Date of Sailing. | Wanaka I Tues., 27,10 a.m. | 8.40 a.m. Hawea I On arrival of mail I — FOR GISBORNK, NAPIKR, WELLINGTON. LYTTKLTON, AND PORT CHALMERS (from Auckland). TeAnau I Thnrs.,29, noon I — WAIHORA I ThuK., June 5. noon I — FOR MKLBOURNK IVIA Br,UFg). Tb ANAUt | Thurs., 29, noon I — Wahioba I Thurs.. June 5, noon I — tCalls at Hobart. FOR GREYMOUTn. Omapkrk I MonZ2C, 1 p.m. I — ' FOR GISBORNE, NAPIKR, AND WKL- LINGTON. BOUTH,CBOSB I Wed.. June 1,5 p.m. I — FOR SYDNEY. MANArouRi I Tues., June 3, 5 p.m. I — FOR SUVA AND LRYUKA. Penguin I Mon., June 2, 5 p.m. I — • (No cargo after noon). FOR RUS3KLL AND ICAWAKAWA. Tb AnaU I Mon., 26,5 p.m. I - Cargo must be booked and alongside Two Hours before advertised time of departure. Passage Tickets mußt be taken at the Com pany's Office (Auckland Branch). Fort-Street. JtJTjf, QTBAM TO LONDON. BTEA M NAVIGATION COMPANY. FOR LONDON DmKgt1. VIA COLOMBO Leave Leave Steamer. Sydney. Melbourne. —' "~ Tm. issll Carthage Junell JuneJ7 Ravenna June2s July 1 And thenceforward every alternate week. ■Passengers and caigo booked to Bellies, Italy, Egypt, India, China, and Japan at moderate rates: '' „„«-_>> Return tloketa issued both to first and Beoona Itltpassengors at especially low rates, foservea accommodation can be obtained in uua MEffiger7 Sbookin ß at A*«*Jand «on« "^^^Sll&K & CO.. A««n* ' 13. Quoen-etreet. Auckland. £ ,V\BIENI LINE. ■ Under contract with the Now s &8& got , th Wolcfl Government foi DIBGO. GARCIA (at steamer's opUon), SUEZ, and NAPLES:- ■ ." . Steamer. |Froia3ydney. From Melb'nrne. Garonne Juri \^r\° Lucitania July 18 - July & ■ li.' And (ortnlghtly thereafter. . Throuah fares to London, £21 to £75. OHRfRE E^aUves byd p r"paymeK the paawuHnaner RETURN TICKE-TB, svaUable for W S^, toied at the following ra^a :- First Saloon - - - -.£Hi ! piE'ElfßoViiD THROUGH to LON DON at ifeiuced Rates. Aeenta 1b Mew Zealand. - ► qs, POROMANDBL. jß&i3^£i~ J5» — THnM A H SCOTT, MASTER. TIME TABLE. Leaves Anckland i Leaves Coromandell May. May. Monday. 2bViP.ni. Tueßflayi „> noon Wednesday. 28,12 noon - v noQn Friday. 30.2 p.m. Saturday , 3112 noon Weather and other circumstances permitting. Not responsible in shipping, carrying, or dis- without shipping, note,. and within half an hour ot advertised time of de aii nnrnela must be prepaid on board. All paroeis mu»i gwiNDLKY. Managor. ~~ as£ -jT^OR LONDON DIRECT y^^^^S^a^ The clipper barquo "®^^^^^^* Al at Lloyd's, 82-1 tons, Captain Glazkbkook. This vessel having the greater part of her "^frefgTtofpSago apply to QgOTOKBHAWC fcg^ggSMt. m 7- -VTOKTHERN STEAM \ -^ SHIP CO. (LIMITEa)). _4b^j§J6^° timk-tablb.— May. and other Circum -1 stances Permitting.) I Tuesday. — FOB RcaSSLL. WHANBAROA, ANP_MANOONOI. WeUingtc^lMondayj^^PiH: . — Fob WhangakeiT^vvSansabbi Heads, and Mamoapai. ,— Maogregor I Every Tnosday^rpjg^- _ FOR WHANBAKBI AND / BAJJ,° f^Wtt iiuf D 8 (Carrying passengers and cargo tor W aipuN^ jfaogregor" I Every Tuesday and Friday, !£2l Fob IVLercpky Bay. _^ Rowenft ■ I Every Monday and Friday, 7 p^. Fob Ur'e'at Babmkr, T«yrnßNA, Port Fitz- ROY, AND WHANOAPARAPARA Rowena IJSycry Wednesday, i p.m. ' " FROM MANUKAU. iron Waitaka a^lo"~~Tvv-edn cSla?r2Sr3 »;?.•..,....'.'" ... mm< w'aTTABA.—Tho sU. ARGYLE Steamship Company (Limited), AuoKiana, or, A. Barnes. Onehnnga. „.,„. » +■ -TkKVONPORT STEAM jfife&fC U FERRY COMPANY ' i^fBBB&Br ij^g above Company have » Bteamer alwaya on hand at shortest m>aoe tor TOWING, PICNIC PARTIES, AND i',, nsßJNOKXgimsio^^ ■A.:■,: " ', jrafflo.Managftr,



Shippings i>_ CJTEAM TO THAMES, jOTQ**! £5 Connoctrag with Kivor 4QBtfEfif*Steamers for STIRLING «S3I SBaHrvVOK'J'H.OIIINKMURI.WAI '■■III 111 11'^ TEKAUKI, WAIHI, TK AROHA GOLDFIELDS. MORRINSVILLE, WAITOA PLAINS, AND GRANT AND FOSTER'S SETTLEMENT. TIME TABLE B.S. ROTOMAHANA, P.S. KNTERPRISE No. 2, AND ANNE MILBANK. FROM AUCKLAND) I Kotomahana I Knterpriso | A. Mllbank Mem. I 3.30 p.m. I — I 12 p.m. Tucß. 3.30 p.m. I — I — ■ Wed. I p.m. i - I 12 p.m. Thurs. 4.30 p.m. — I — Fri. :"> p.m. — I 12 p.m. Sat. ,_— - I - FROM THAMES: ~ I Rotomahana I Knturpriae I A. MUbank Mon. Bn.ni. I — I — Tues. 8 a.m. I — 18.30 p.m. Wed. 8.30 a.m. I - - Thure. 8.30 a.m. I — 10 p.m. Fri. 9 a.m. I - - Bat 10.30 a.m. I — 11 p.m. No cargo roooivod for Kotomahana within half-an-hourot advertised time of leaving. Not responsible) in Shipping, Curryinfj, or discharging Live Stock. KRASER & TINNE. Agents. X^r - nffHEKAMO COLLIERY COMPANY'S fast and I&JHslfr^£&^ 5.3. WAITAKI, 112 tons reßistor, 120 h.p., Capt. J. CRAWFORD, will bo despatched aa under, from Railway Wharf— FOR WHANGAREI, WHANGAREI HEADS, MANQAPAI, AND PARUA BAY. From Auckland: From Wtaangarot: Mat. Monday, 2G, 8 p.m. Friday, 23, 4 p.m. Wodnosday, 28, 8 p.m. Tuesday, 27, 0.30 MU. — Friday, 30,10 a.in. A COACH runs in connection with tho staamer to Waipu from tho Heads. Passasro Tickots must bo takon at Company's Oflloo, 14a, Queen-street, or Queen-street Wharf, Auckland. _^____ £^jr~ "X^TAIUKU AND ONE j<3F3*f& Yy hunga steam ftSSJlkfilgjifcf N A VIQ ATION CO. (LIMITED). TIME TABLE.-S.S. MANUKAU. May, 1881. Leavo Onehunga: Leave Waiuku! 26—Monday, 7 a.m. 26-Monday, 11.30 a.m. 28—Wednesday, 8 a.m. 28—Wed., 12.30 p.m. 29—Thursday, 8.30 a.m. 211—Thursday. 1 p.m. W—Friday(for Manukau Heads), 8 a.m. 31—Saturday, 10 a.m. 31—Saturday, 2.30 p.m. All freights payable boforo delivory of goods. J. BARR BROWN, Managing Director. •- IVTORTHERN KIVBR jSS&V^h X\ STEAM NAVIGATION ISajJ!«|fS«&*COMPANY (LIMITED). TIME TABUS! S.S. DURHAM leaves Helensville for IVai roa on MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS,and FRI DAYS on arrival of train leaving Auckland at 7.15 a.m.. returning from nAROAVILI.KatSa.in. on TUESDAYS, THURSDAYS, and SATUR DAYS. S.S MINNIE GASEY leaves HolonsvUlo for WAIRBA every MONDAY and WEDNESDAY on arrival of train from leaving Auckland at 4.50 p.m. S.S. KIN'A leaves Helensville for Otamatka every MONDAY after tho arrival of 7.l;">a.m. train from Auckland, mid THURSDAY after the arrival of the 4.30 p.m. train from Auckland. calliDg at POINT CURTIS on Uio Thursday trip. S.S: KINA leaves Hclonsvnfo for Port Albkkt direct overy TUESDAY after Uio arrival of tho 1.30 p.m. train from Auckland, and returns to Helcnsvillc direct from Port Albort. Subject to alteration from time to time. W. LODDEH, Manager. milE NEW ZEALAND J?§&£?k& A r SriIPPINO COM •SggjSijSpLNOTIOh: TO IMPORTERS. The B.s. lONIC, leaving London about 15Ui Juno, will load direct for this port. TUB NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING COMPANY (Limitkd), Anenta. Ss4^r A-. UOKLAND jtf&fwjsA; " KIVKKHEAD. From AuciCLAND-Mondajs. 6 a.m. & 3.30 p.m. „ „ Tuesdays, 3.30 p.m. „ „ Fridays „ ~ ~ Saturdays, 1 p.m. From Riveiuikad—Mondays, 8 a.m. „ „ Tuesdays „ and 6 p.m. „ „ Fridays ~ „ „ Saturdays ~ and I p.m. From Auckland to Wadk. Wednesdays. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Parcels must bo propaid on board. Apply to Mr A. MARSHALL, Master. a* "pASSENGERS" LINH j£nMsK OF PACKETS TO NKW Owned by THE SHAW, SAVHX ft ALBION SHIPPING CO. (LTMITKD), S4, Loadenhall-Btreet, London. The abovo Une trf ships are regplar traders to all the principal ports in New Zealand Ihoy aru clipper ohipß, classed Al at Lloyds, ana comr»andod by experienotid masters. Uhe bUI of faro is most iubstantial, and of the best quality, and the accommodation roomy and C°The Dunderslgned aro empowered to grant passages from London to New Zealand, pay ment for which hare been guaranteed 1b the colony. Return ships to London also leave al almost regrular intervala. Full particulars on application to L. D. NATHAN & CO., ) OWEN & GRAHAM, jAgento. CRUICKSHANK & C 0..) T — r T7IOR WELLINGTON yJS&£Jik& J? AND LYTTELTON. •&s^K~%ti£ Tho Schooner SAXON will JT^gjjaggggag-'mil as above on WEDNES "j™JSSB»iS?*^DAY NEXT. 2Sth inst. Has room so^ May 23,18*1.. • Agenta. Insurance. _ \< V.W ZEALAND INSURANCE J^ VuAIPANY IFIIUS AND MARINE). ~,,„,.,, £1.000,000. I •ai.l'.u,; and iUiirVe Funds - woo.ooo. PnOTKCTinN moil FIRrTon MARINE LOSS Can i"k Kkkkctkd in this Compawx. CLAIMS MET WITH p'rOMITTTUDE AND JAMES BUTTLE, Manager. THE COLONIAL MUTUAL LIFE AS. -BURANCE SOCIETY (LIMITKD). Chief Offices in New Zealand: HIGH-STREET, DUNEDIN. ALL PROFITS BELONG TO THE MEM BERS. POLICES THfi SWlfMff U£oLrc°Y RTUNB Combines a Favourable INVESTMENT JPOK CAPITAL WITH LIFE ASSUBANCE, AT OKDIXARY RATES. All Other Forms o!. Assurance aa usual. II sTTITLYALL, Secretary. F. J. MOSS & Co., Local Agenta. /GOVERNMENT IJWB INSURAKOI. SSbOwioii provinciaj. buh-diksb. WXLLn>QTOI?. fR» ON.LT NIW ntAHOT) LI»1 OIMOI, aOVKRNMENT SEOURXTT. . MUTUAL INSURANCE. LOWEST PRKMIUMB. rue Ordinary Branch Offers an Insurance of -® rtl?£Sß^3Sf *wher' AN IMMKDIATB BONCB OF 6200, Inadditisn'to FuU PartlclpaUon In ProflU. WORKMAN'S INSURANCE SpecWly provided for In the INDUSTRIAL BRANCH. POLICIES 'tBSOT» FROM tS UPWARDS. WM ,3- PARTICIPATION IN PROFITS.^* PREMIUMS PAYABLE WEEKLY.' For whloh a Collector will call. SPECIAL TABLES FOR CHILDREN. Policies of £20 and Upwards, after Threj Years, can be surrendered tor Cash, or lor ■ i NOTE.-Tho Qovernment not only brings In.



Laud mid Estate Agents. QHAS. H# QSMOND, LAND AND MONETARY AGENT, 116, QCKKN-STREET (Adjoining B. Tonka and Ca.'s>. TELEPHQNK-No. 185. Bankers i National Bank of Now Zealand (Limited), Mortgages and Loans Negotiated; Rents and Interests Collected. Monoy Invested on First-class Soourltloe without chargo. Estates managed for absontcoß. Valuations and Arbitrations undertaken. Natlvo Land affairs speoially understood. Housos to Let and Properties for Solo placed on my list freo of charge Kvory description of landed property bought or sold to order. Large sums to lend on lirst-class securities. pROPKRTIKS FOR gAL E, BYMONDS-STRKKT—Allotments x 100, in the best pu.it of Synionds-street, £15 per foot. fi2,800-lN THK CKNTRK OK THK CITY-A largo and commodiousStoro, builtof Concrote and Brick, with largo Dry CoUara, on an Al lotment 10 fcot by 82 feet 0 inches. Buildings valued about £1,000: the allotment worth at least £50 per foot. With first-class terms. fi3so FOR AN 8-KOOMKD HOUSE and good allotment, situated near Mr Morley's Storo on tlio Great North Road. A chanoo seldom mot with EPSOM—Six and a-half Acres, nil main road frontage; high position; would out up into choice building lots. Prico, £30U por acre. Tornjs, £550 cash; balanco, 5 per cent NORTHCOTE—J!IBO for a Now Four-Roomed COTTAQK and a very Largo Allotment, situ ated noar tho Wharf. £75—ALLOTMENT adjoining tho abovo: oasy terms of payment. PJiNROSE—An unequalled Sito of 21 acres for a residence, situated on rising ground, com manding one of tho grandest views in the neighbourhood of Auckland. This sito must bo soon to 1)0 appreciated. Price, £200. PAREMAREMO-82 Acres. M per aoro. HKLLYKR'S CREEK—BO Acres. Si por acre. MOUNT KDEN—Largo Allotments, In a lead ing position. Prico, £3 12a Cd por foot; with double frontage. MOUNT EDKX-First-class 7-Rooiued Ilouso, with detached wash-houso, and all necessary outbuildings on Allotment 210 feet deep, lias 2 good frontages. Prioo, £020, with, irood AVONDALE-Elght Acres of rich Velcanto Land, with 1-Roomcd House and outbuildings. There are orchards in full bearing, and good Btrawberry beds. Tho remainder of the land is laid down in graßs. To a market gardener this proporty, at tho prico, moans a small fortune Prioo, £520, with good terms. OITY FREEHOLD oloso to tho now Town Hall sito)—A Largo Aliotiuont, with threo now I rooraed Houbos. TMb proporty Is cleso to Queeu#nd Groyetreots. Price is £700. Cot t«Ko3trinK in a regular rental of £1 5s Gd per PONdONBY (Pompalier Terraco)—An Allot ment with good view: £310s per foot. BIRKENHEAD—Ton Acres, large road front age, a lot of largo kauri troes. Price, £22 10s por acre (adjoining property from £30 por acre to £50). Thin property ib an especial bargain; it was bought cheap, bo will bo sold cheap. HELENSVILLE —220 Acres Splendid Land, with Railway Station on tho proporty. Prico, *700; easy terms. TUAKAU —Two Township Allotmonta, £10 eftoh' NORTH SHORE—Two Urst-cluss AUotmonta, commanding a very protty View, in rapidly rising locality, close to tho wharf. £3 15s por foot. MOUNT ROSKILL—Tho ten BhlJingH a foot Allotments aro selling rapidly. Tho contract for the now roads through theso very volnablo allotments will ho let within throe wanks. MOUNT HO3ICILL—Six-roomed new House, excollont position ; £525 on terms; main road frontage. MOUNT ROSKILL-Six-roomed Now Houso, with pantry, bathroom, und soullory, thoroughly well Unishod and built with flrst-cliiss timber; verandah on two tides; largo allotment, loose box, stablo. Prioo, £U00; an exceedingly cheap and Bound Invost- MOUNT ROSKILL (Valley Itoad)—The Rosl denco and Grounds until lately occu pied by Mr Kvinson. To any person requiring a rosily llrat-class housu, witli plonty of land thlt Property thoroughly recommends itstlt l'rico according to amount of ground taken with tho houßO. MOUNT KOSKILL (Vslloy Road)—A good 5-roomod Houso oh a Largo Corner Allotment; £100. MOUNT ROSKILIv—Two of tho Best Allot ments in tho Uellwood Estate; £310a per foot. Two others, 15s por foot, MOUNT ROSKILL—IO Acres Volcanic Land. 61,000. MOUNT R.OSKILL—I have a let of very cheap allotment* In an oetato which has only Just como into the mar-ket. To working men dCßirions of occuring a good piece of land of their own at a small cost, and with very oasy terms of payment, it is a gnuid ohunuts. If persons wero only awaro how very rapidly tho Mount Roakill District is going ahead, also tho many advantages of viow, con vonionce to town, healthy locality, voleani* Boil, cheapness of tho land. &c, I feol con fident that many more purchasers would buy in this favoured district, than pay'such loner prices for land of on inferior quality ana bad position. TJOUSE3 TO JJV. ' BYMONDS-STRKET—A commodious Famfly Roßidonce of 9 rooms, with gasand water laid on; wash-houso and all nocossary outbuild ings. With tho Houso it is dosirod to Lot tho superior Modern Furniture contained therein. Rent, £.1 per weok. FJ. MOSS* U 0., • HOUSE, LAND. & ESTATE AGENTS. We beg to Inform Owners of Property that Houseß or hand, for RENTAL OR SALE, are entored in our Registry Free of Charge, for the information of those who favour us with a cull at our offices, in Shortland-streot. Money to Lend'at Current Rates of Interest. OHN SOPPET, House, Land, and Genurul Commission Aeunt, No. 8. Queen street, has for immediate sale (really cheap,) :— 1 comfortable 5-roomod Cottago, Ponßonbr; (terms very oasy); also, )7-roomed House. 1 6-roomod House, 2 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 Prioee. Hotels. pRBYHOUND HOTEL. JOHN DARBY, Proprietor. Tho Propriotor begs to return his warmest thanks to his friends end the publio for their past patronapo, and trusts that by oivllity, attention, and keeping (as hcrotoforo) nothing but the Best Brands of Wines and Spirits, Ale, fee, &c, ho will morit a continuance of same. Vacancies for Boarders. Termß Moderate. "JUNCTION HOTEL, EPSOM. JAMES SMITH Begs to inform the Publio that ho has token ovoi the above First-class Hotel. Tho hotel is Bituato in one of the healthiest districts in Auckland, ia provided with all the comfortsof a home, and close to the Newmarket Railway Station. Winos, Spirits, Ales, Sec. of ttio Beßt Brands. Good Stabling. fi INGER ALE ! GINGER ALE I G, GLEDHILL Ib now manufacturing a GINGER ALE, IN PINTS AND QUARTS, Superior to any yot offered to tho public. DELICIOUS GRATEFUL INVIGORATING BEVERAGE. G. GLEDHILL, WELLE9LEY-STREET. Telophono No, 53, HAN GARE I HOTEL, OPPOSITE THE TOWN WHARF, WHANGAREt. MRS LEA. Private Families, Tourists, and Commercial Travellers will find Evory Attention arid Com fort combined with Moderate Charges at the abovenamed Old-established and Pleasantly situated Hotel. Special regard will be paid to selling nothing but tho Beet Brands of Liquors. Saddle Horses and Boats for Hire. Trap meets Trains from all steamers. First-class Billiard Table, under the manage ment of an experienced marker. Orders by telegraph and letters punctually attendod to. A. G. BRIGHT, Manager. TVTATIONAL HOTEL, CAMBRIDGE, J>| WAIKATO. ' TOURISTS TO ROTOMAHANA AND HOT LAKES Wii; find FIHST-CLASS ACCOMODATION at the aboro Hptel. ' ' L.' Every Attention to Travellers and Private The Bedrooms are Spacious and Well Ven tilated. Sample booms fob commercial travel k^Wiiies, Ales, and Spirits of First Quality. SPLENDID BILLIARD ROOM. The Proprietor has just Completed Extensive Improvements. ' ', Bverv Comfort and Convenience that Travel lers can desire is now Obtainable at the NATIONAL HOTEL. HENRY GXLLET, Proprietor.



Business Notices. QJKATES. SKATES. SKATESJ BRANSTON AN*D FORSTER, ALBEBT-BTKKRT, RO LL E R I ARK I Q X A TE S O L L X R I makers OP I C 3 X A T E S ON THlt LATEST IMPROVED PRINCIPLE. WHOLESALE AND RETAIL. [hy spkoial appointment to ras kxckllency THK OOVERNOH, SIR W, JERVOIS.] r^RYS'ISAL IVORY-TYPE PAINTING. TRUK A3 LII'K.— LAHTINO AS TIMK. PROFESSOR F. A. BROOKES, Having boon tha llrst to dißcovor and introduco this remarkably avonrato and duroblo method of Portrait Painting (as now practised by Prof. J. W. llaniiu, of New Orleans), is prepared to X V°PRACTIC)AL LESSONS TO PUPILS At )iis rCßldonco, or ut their own bouses in town or country. Terms Moderate, and within tho reach of all. PORTRAITS TAKEN AND PAINTED TO ORDER, AT RKUUCBO PItICKS. Propkshoh Hkookks has established a popu lar ART CLUB, so as to bring his unoqualled Pointings within tho roach of tho working classds. by Weekly Paymonts. Terms on ap plication. Note the address— PROFESSOR F. A. BROOKES Top ok KuiNiiunon-HT.. Nkwton. MT. CLA"Y TO N. • HOUSK, LAND. COMMISSION AGKNT AND SHIP BROKXR Allounonta tor Sale at Hamilton, NewoMtla. Alexandra, and North Shore Monoy lent on good Becurtty. Office! M, luHuranoo BuildlnßL t;a pan dressed rice, to arrive, Pun GUAM, due Tina month, DIRECT FROM THE JAPANESE GO VERNMENT MILL AT KOBE, 400 TONS OF VERY FINEST QUALITY, NKW SEASON'S, LARGE, BOLD POLISHED GRAIN. SPECIAIXV BFXKOTKI) TO OUR OBDKR, AN» MAI>K UP IN SGLB. DAO9. Special Quotations you Thadb Lots. L. D. NATHAN & CO. T EGG E, BACON, ,& Co^ VALUATORS. imOKKRS, OKNKRAL AGKNT3, &0., FORT-STREET, AUCKLAND (Nearly opposite UioStar Olflro Now Buildings), Voluatlonajiffected on w^minw oiuuk, Growing Crops, and Goneral Ktructa. Spwlal arratigomonts with Brewers, Insurance Companies, Loan Oflicos, ICstatoAgonu, Trustees. &c. &c Complete Inventories Furnished.Porraanent AKeucieg Solicited. • MOORE, HATT ER* PITT AND BERESFORD-STREKTS. Wanted, everybody; to know tliat wo havo tho bost and largest assortment of Hats In Auckland, including Splendid Folt Hata. la 6d; oxtux quality, Cs Bd; Ocntlomon's Silk Hats, His 6d ; extra quality, 18s Od; Ladles' Silk Riding Hats, best quality, 18b Cd. N.B.—Our customers will ploaso call in as often as convenient to havo their Silk Hats Dressed, for which no chargo will bo mado. M O'O R ET^lfi 'fT E R, PITT AND BERESFORD-STREETa "1 """C A" Fi AD I 18 W, n • WATCHMAKER, JEWELLER, AND SEWING MACHINIST, Corner of Vermont and Oiiphant-streeU, off Ponsonby Road, Auckland. Evory description of Clocks, Watohos. Jewel lery, Sewing Machines, Accordions, Concertinas, and Flutinas Unpaired. • OOOD WORKMANSHIP AND MODERATE CHARGES. Agent for Messrs Icko and Son's Leather Belting (double and single). IRTH'S FREE STORES, ALBERT STREET. TO FARMERS, S^RCHANTS, AND O'i|f^R3- Tho Undorslgnod will receive for Storage- Wheat, Oats, and other Grain. Also, Morcntin dlso, at lowest rates. Terms on application. . J. EDMISTON. Manager. nBOUND fc I M » GROUND LLMI FQRBALKT SOUTHGATB B KABURANGI HYDRAUUO GROUND ROCHELIMB, . . _ bur quantity, for Concrete Paths, luon Cellar*, tai. (next to «ton« towtagta vm riWDled for durability and haid-Mttlnr ijniiHtlea). For tank* and Other W«» work it U a flnt-cUM mstorUL B. It KANE, SOLB AOBHt. OUBTOMS-STREXT A S X FOR' AND SEE THAT YOU GET, $.&A. S WAUjOW & A RIKMi' 8 S.*A. CBLEBRATEP TREACLE TRKACLK AND GOLDKN SYRUP. GOLDEN SYRUP. FOR VALUE AS DIETETIC See Medical Testimonials. U. G H I F F I N. % DOOR, m AN| b WINDOW AND GENERAL ENGRAVER. Steel Letter Punoaes and Rubber Stamps mado to order. On account of late fire, I have removed to WELLESLEY AND ALBERT St. W. L » *• * BOOK BINDER, PAPER RULBB. ACCOUNT BOOK MANUFAOTUBH*. BHBKB DOOM ABOV* " BTAB ■ OFKO* MERCHANTS'"aPPPUSTT QQO**, breuKAßoi awd Mmwa Saanrn Boon Specially Roted ajjd BOOTro. BAKKBS' BPBOIAL RUIKD DAT B00K& Bible* Vn&SSg** 1**1 RWDiJID O^jMOBIO BOOK!



Business Notices. PUBLIC NOTICE Awarded first prizes, 1882 and 1883-Robley' Digestive Porridice Moal for Dyspeptics; RoY ley's Self-rising Flour for Pastry, fee.; Kobley' Infant Food (mothors say that babies ory for it; best in tho colony; Robloy's Superior Digostiv Bread and Biscuits. Wholesale and Retail. 59, Grey-strcot. . J. ROBLEY. "VTOUNT EDEN STATION AUCKLAND-WAITAKEREI SAWING ANI PLANING MILLS. J. & H. SMYTH bog to inform their friend and the public that, owing to the Waltakerc Mill boiiiK burned, thoy bavo made arrange ments for keeping up the supply of all kinds 0 Building Timber until tlioir own mill is com plctcd, and have also a largo quantity of Shin gles, Palings, House Blocks, Posts, Rails, am Firewood coining forward, and which thoy ari prepared to soil at the lowest rates. Mayl, 18M. PONSONBY ARCADE (Near the Three Lamps.) ANDERSON and WALKER, CABINET-MAKERS, UPHOLSTERERS, BEDDING MANUFACTURERS. A, and W. respectfully draw the attention o Ponsonby residents to their railed stock of FURNITURE, BEDDING, TOILET REQUISITES, &C, and to tho fact that all kinds of work in the various Departments will be dono in first class stflk, and at moderate: charges. Exporionood Workmen sont to any part of the Dlstriot. ANDERSON and WALKER, PONSONISY ARCADE (Next N. Wood. Butcher.) /GLASGOW CASH GROCERY, \JC VICTORIA-STREET (Next Bcutt's Drapery, coiner Nolson-atrcct). JAMES WRIGHT Having now opened, can assuro cash buyers that by buying from him thoy can offcota saving of from 10 to 20 par cent, from tlio general prices, quality considered, Tho goods aro all fresh, and aro suro to klto satisfaction. "fjIDWARD BARTLfc 1, Architect, Stich Hi bury's Buildings ucon-streot. T> U T 0 H E R AND C 0., -*-* FORT-BT. AND QUEKN-BT. WHARF, STEVEDORES, RECEIVING AND FORWARDING AGENTS. WOOL STOBIP AND DDMPED JOB SHIFMENI, BALLAST 3UPPLIEI). JAMES KNO X, Mom. Ino. Boot., Kirn., CIVIL AND PRACTICAL ENGINEER, Consulting Enoineeb, PATENT AGENT, PLANT VALUER. Jl, N.Z. Insukanck Builbinqh \\J H. SKINNER AND SON Vt • Buildors, Curuuntors, and Joluein. Vulcan Lane. All Branches of Uie Building Trade executed by Kxpcricnccd Workmen.; Shop Fronts. Olllco Fittings, &c qUPEIiIO"K~imuTOGATETr"TANKS: X j. LTkean Has for Sala a numbor of the above, with Taps, ready for use, prico 35a, at Uia Sh»p, Wplloaley.: ytrcet East (next door to Crowtbor's Stables). Largo Quantities of Spouting, Ridging, and Down Pipes always in Stock. Terandah Iron ourvoi at tho uhoriost notico. Country orders will always racciva his prompt attention. Lead Washers 1 '.wuysonhand. lANOFORTES Tuned (ss) by nn ox poriencod hand from Kirk man's, London. Old Pluiiob entirely rostored in tone, touch, and quality ; Hamniors refeltod, 1 jjuinea — VV. Sior, Karai)Kahupo Road, Newton (opposite Prime's, Ironmonger); MALCOLM NICCOL.] [11. WALTER HEWETSON, IyriCCOL AND HEWETSON. TBi.BOnArHIc Al)r>R=eo —mioooi_» Wo having this day Entered Into Partnership ob SHIP AND FREIGHT BROKERS and GENERAL MERCANTILE AGENTS the Business hitherto Carried on by MR MCCOL will ir future bo Conducted by US, undor the Stylo or F-rm of NICCOL AND HEWETSON. Mr Niccol will Pay all Debts dno by him and Receive all Debts duo to him prior to tho date of our Partnership. ,M. NIOCOL. H. WALTISR lIKWETSON. Auckland, May Ist. 1881. ■. ARIUTRATOB [sCRIVENKB TTORAGE SMITH, '^'VKNUBIA," UPPER PITT-STREET, AUCKLAND, ACCOUNTANT PUBLIC AND AUDITOR. Tradesmen's, Solicitors', Publio Companies Books, &c, opened, audited, and ad- Justod, and arrangemonti mado for keeping same. INSTRUCTION IN BOOK-KEEPING BY DOUBLE ENTRY. Terms on Application. Deeds Engrossed on Parohment or Papkb. WARNOOK BROTHERS, BOAP AND O4NDLS MANUFACTUBKBa, COXB CREKK, RICHMOND. Omoai DURHAM - 81'RKKT. AUCKLAND. Cash Purchasers of Tallow, Wool, Slieepakina, and Bone*. x^XHOS. J» H.ARBUTT, "~~~~"^ Mandfacturbk of CORN BROOMS, Auckland. th adß I KAPAI [mark. ANOELO AND C 0., • wish to inform tho Inhabitants of Auck land a«d surroundinK districts that they havo placed their Business in the handsl of an oxpo rlenccd Manager, and will In future trade under tho title of "THE AUCKLAND FISH AND OYSTER COMPANY," And having secured extensive WHOLESALE PREMISES IN CUBTOMS-ST. Aro prepared to exeoute all ordors with punc tuality and attention. Liberal Terms guaranteed. Letters, Orders, etc., addressed to THOS. F. REDDY, Manager Auckland Fish and Oyster Company, will recoive immediate attention. RETAIL PREMISES, 207, QUEEN STREET. X HENDERSON, HOUSE, SHIP, SIGN, AND GENERAL DECORATIVE PAINTER, No. 8, Wyndham-btrekt. -tTTT F. HUBBARD, ARCHITECT AND QUANTITY SURVEYOR' Palmkbston Buildings, Queen-rtreet. pHESTS OF DRAWERS Vary Handsome Chests of Drawers, in Rich Mottled Kauri, are now selling at tha following priceß for Cash:—The Duke of Edinburgh Chest of Eight Drawers (the bonnet drawer richly panelled with totara, bird, and rewa rowa) M We; Five Drawer Chests. tA. The above artiole* have always given great satisfaction, and be* come more beautiful with age. W. NORREB, TOP Of SHOBTLAPTD-BTRKIT. nriHE NEW ZEALAND TOBACCO i GROWING AND MANUFACTURING COMPANY (LIMITED). Head Office akd Factor?! Anofct'AOT.i IMPORTANT TO FARMERS. The above Company is doslrous of com municating with Farmers and othors who are wUHnir to grow Tobacco. Gen vine Havana and Amorfcm Seed and all information FIIEK. which can bo obtained at my olllce. Mercantile Chambei-B, next WBank of Now Zualand.^ Working Manager, Dacember 1.18«^ ILLIAM THOMAS, Corner of Lome and Victoria-street*, monumenta|3^|nd O eneral architectural sculptor and CARVER. Inscriptions Acourate and Beautiful. Monuments, Tombs, Headstones, and everr dosoriptlon of Stone Work at the Lowest Possible Prices for Town and Country. ■JT"O~i?PP 0? RE.MOVA^. W. H A R T, SPRING MATTRASS MAKBR. Has Removed his Retail Business to ono 0: those New Briok Shops in Hobson-street, of Wellesley-Btreet. WHOLESALE STORE: Next Grey's Cordial Faotory, Albert-street.



MONEY TO LEND, on Real E«tate, b gums of 660 and upwards, at thecurres rates of Interest—Apply Wm. S. Coohrana. Jfort itreet. ONEY TO LEND, In large or emat ■urns, at mual rates of Interest. ""™"" coNNELL fc COOPER, .^ s»Ucltorg. Vulcan Lan«. MONEY TO LEND, in Bums of £21 and upwards, at curront rates of interest Apply to PETKR OLIPHANT, Solicitor, High-Btreot. MONEY TO LEND, on Freeholt Security, at a low rate of intorest.- Burton and Napier, Solicitors, High-street Auckland. MONEY TO LEND, at current rates o interest.—Laishley and Jackson, Queen street. -**O AAA TO LEND at Curren dW(W«VVV Rates of Interest on Free 7 hold Security. W. F. O'SULUYAN, Shortland-atreet ityfONEY TO LEND, at a modenfii ixL rate of interest—Apply to JACKSON & RUSSELL, Solicitors, Forfcutrael MONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage, o'i Flrst-oUus Freehold Securities. W. COLKMAN, Solicitor. National Insuranoe Buildlnjf*. ONEY LENT QN PROMISSORY NOTKS. HOUSES. FURNITURE, fta BHJ.B DISCOUNTED DADjY MORTGAGES NEGOTIATED^ JOHN W. HARDIK, Land, Oomuissiom, and Estath Aokks, eogh-strekt, auqkland. EXCHANGE ON NEW YORK AND LONDON, In ranM to suit. FOR SALE B'S ARNOIJJ, HINES, & CO., Oorner of Castom-boaae md Fort-atreeU. I""NDDSTRIAL and PROVIDENT"PER MANENT BUILDING. LAND, AND IN VESTMENT SOCIETY OF AUCKLAND, Corner of Queen-street and Vulcan Lane. INVESTM KNT DEPARTMENT. This Society is now issuing: Ordinary Investing Shares, carrying full rate of interest and profit. Paid-up Investing Sharesof £20 each, carrying 7 per cent, interest (payable hulf-yeurly) and participating in profits. DEPOSIT DEPARTMENT. Interost allowed on deposits for: 12 months 7 per cent t months 6 per cent. 7 days1 n0tice........5 per cent. BORROWING DEPARTMENT. The Socioty advances on Approved Freehold and Leasohold Proporty to the extent of three fourths of tlio value. Borrowers may pay off part or the whole of thel;r mortgagos at any time. Reduced Table of Rates and any further parti culars required may be obtained at the Society s Offices. GKORGE FRASER, Manager. ♦ UOKLAND PERMANENT CO A. OPERATIVE BUILDING * INVEST MHNT BOODJTY. Orncx 1 U7, QuBKH-fITKKRi LOANS granted opon approved seourftiM of Ifroehold or Leasehold Properties In mmi of &.1) to eeOOO, principal and Interest being repay able In instalment* it tha following Reduosi- R^teb for repayment of each tIOO borrowed 1— Repayments eitend-| PWM v Total Amonnl Ing over Per weeic Repaytbla. ~ c i.<l * J. 4 treat - .tit 10*0} Jyesn Z _ 1 010 108 6 I Tear! _ - U a 19 1 I Byears . - [1 117 11 I And In tha same proportion tor smallM or larger loans. DEPOSITB.—Tho Soolety reoelves Money oa Deposit!-Repayable at 7 days' notice, b p«r oent per annum ; repayable In 6 months, 0 per oent. dot annum. _ JOHN BATGBR. Secretary.. LONDON MORTGAGE, LOAN, AMD J DISCOUNT BANK, W. HHORTLAND-STRBET, ADOKtAifP iOptosite A. Clark & Sons' Wauebousi), £10 TO £1,000. OponpersonaLfreehold, andleweholdMMrihr, repayable byWeekly, Monthly, or Quarterly Instalments, at Lowest Current Rates. Advanoes made on Fnrnlture without removal. and all olassea of Meroh&ndißo. Loans Gramtid opon LtixPolioiis, LcQAOm BILLS r^COUNTmA^CURBKNT RATKS. Loan* otoh Deposit or Deeds. RKPAXimrz ■T EAST Instalments, FOKMS GRATIS. - -J -111 oommunloationß and interTiewanwartciotly ooofidßiitlaL . ? Bank ok Knoland Notes Cbinosb. T ONDON LOAN AND DISCOUNT COMPANY, HIGH-STREET, NEXT TO ATKINS PRINTING OFFICE. £5 to 1,000. This Company grants Loans on PERSONAL SECURITY FREEHOLD AND LEASEHOLD SECURITY FIRST AND SECOND MORTGAGES, or on any availablo security, repayable in, WEEKLY OR MONTHLY INSTALMENTS, or in any way to uit the Borrower; . Loans may bo repaid at the rate of Sixpence por week in the Pound. Bills Discounted at Curront Rates. Bank of England Notes and Australian Bank Notes Bought. All communications strictly confidential. LONDON LOAN DISCOUNT CO., HIGH-STREET . (Nbxt to Atkin'b Pbintikg Office.) VICTORIA LOAN AND DISCOUNT AGENCY, HIGH-STREET, AUCKLAND, oprosiTK am cot/nci& Thambeks. MONEY ADVANCED IN SUMS OF £10 to £1000 ON PERSONAL SECURITY, DEEDS OF PROPERTY, BOND WARRANTS, SHARES, &o. REPAYMENTS CAN B? MADB N WEEKLY OB OTHER INSTALMENTS TO SUIT BORROWERS, COMMUNICATIONS CONFIDENTAL. POSTAL ADDRESS 1 BOX 90.- PaperhanglngS! «&e. B AFEK HANGINGS, W. PHILLIPPS 4 BON BAVI BSOIIVBD, BX IAM ARBIVAt»» 186—P ACK AG B S—lß6 OONTAINIWa 66,000 ROLLS OF PAPERHANGINGS, OONiJISTINQ OF New Patterns for Drawing, Dining, Bgd-rooioj. and Hall and Staircase, suitable for the Mansion or Cottage. BEAUTIFUL DESIGNS, AND BEST VALUK EVER OFFERED IN PAPERHANGINGS. 916—PACKAGES—918 SCRIMS AND HESSIAN 8, Plate »nd Sheet Glass, White Lead, 011b, Turpi, Varnishoa, and all Trade Sundries. W, PHILLIPPS * BOH, <U fc M. QtTBKN-HTKBSr Public ltaths. 6^ T O B A T —B to ROTH'S PUBJ4O HOT. COLD', ANI SHOWKB S.ATHS, vTotoria-^trbbt East Ch»rge-ONK SHIIJJNG. Open all week d*ri from 0 >.«. to 9 p.m., and SUNDAY MORN INGS from 8 till 10 eun. The Bath-room* an •II private, snd inppUed with every oonven lencß, Turkish towelg, flash and hair brußhoi combs, reapintors, soaps, &o. Seleot Bath rooms (private) for Ladles every day, at al hours, with f emsja »ttendanoe, Ons ShUHng »n< Sixpence. Pleas*. >obi tha address—VlcwrU street Kaßt,' »bor» thb Sreyhound HotoL mat neat the Cne*p Bedding and Furniture wrt Ameklani. N.8.-Barbar to attainfunwi.



Sporting. £3,000 jBS, £3,000 Ci RAND NATIONAL VJT STEEPLECHASE. To be Run at MELBOURNE, JULY 19, 1884. G 000 MEMBERS AT 10 s" First £1,000 101 Cash Awahob. Second. JOO 2atlOO *200 Third 2'o 2,, 50 100 Others (divided) 350 i „ 25 100 5 „ 15 75 20 „ 10 200 20 „ 0 120 51 „ 5 255 £1,950 101 . *1050 This Consultation will remain Open till adver tised date of Closing. Should Applications exceed number advertised, the Prizes for Horses will be increased pro rata in value and an additional number of Cash Awards included. Please send P.O. Orders when convenient, and do not enclosecoin. Two Stamps also for replies, and One Shilling added to all Country Cheques, which must bo certified to as " Correct." N.B —Names and Addresses of Three Princi pal Winnors can bo obtained by Subscribers. "ADA MANTUA," CARE OF MR ABRAHAM, Box 351, Post-offloo, Dunedin. MELBOURNE CUP WILL FOLLOW. Sheriff's Notice. ■vr 0. t 1 c c. I, Edward Listeb Green, Sheriff of tha District of Auckland, hereby give notice that under a Writ of Sale duly issued out of tho Supreme Court of Now Zealand, Northern District, at Auckland, in an action wherein J. F. Huddle, of Tauranga, is Plaintiff, and B. W. Brodkorp, of Tauranga, is Defendant. I will cause to be sold by public auction at the Sale rooms of B. Tonks and Co., Queen-Btreet, Auck land, at tho hour of 12 noon on SATURDAY, the 7th day of June next, all those Pieces or Parcels of Land, boing Lots 213 and 211. Section 2, Towu of Tauranga, being the whole of the land comprised in Certificate of Title. Volume 10, Folio 51 of the Kegistar Book; and also all that piece or parcel of Land, being Lot No. :x>i in the Parish of To Papa, containing £9 acres. The Solicitors for the Execution Creditor are Messrs Whitaker and Russell, of Wyndham street, Auckland. Dated at Auckland this 17th day of May, 1881; EDWARD L, GREEN, Sheriff Board and Residence. BOARD AND RESIDENCE.—SpIendid Situation, every comfort; terms mode rate.— Mrs Rodgerson, The Grove, 169, Grey-st, (near the top). /COMFORTABLE Board and Residence vy for 2 Gentlemen inaprivatofamily; locality healthy.—Apply Star Office. BOARD AND RESIDENCE.—Vacancy for Three: large, airy rooms.—Grafton House, Graf ton Road, opposite Choral Hall. A PARTMENTS, Furnished or Unfur- J\. nished. — Mrs Guildford, Kent-street, Surrey Hills Estate. • GOVERNOR BROWNE HOTHL \jr HOBsoNSTREET. Board.and Lodging -.„... SOsperWeck Single Room __-,„_ 25s per Week EL LESLEY ' H O U S E, ' APCISLAND' , ; ■ ! (Throe Doors west from Hobson-atreet). BOARD AND RESIDENCE. A Good Table kept; lofty and well-ventilated Bedrooms, Plunge and Shower Baths, and every convenience to ensure the comfort of Hoarders and Visitors. Terms, fil per week. M. MASON (late of WellinKton), Proprietress* Dvaiuwr OMPtiLSO R V SALE „„ of ; DRAPERY AND CLOTHING, Commencing MAY 16,1884, at ' MRS J. SMITH'S I (Widow of the late John Smith), ; QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. In tendering my best thanks to ray numerous Jufltomers and Friends for their liberal patron ago in the past I am anxious to aak tkeir valued aid in assisting me to meet the demands now made on me by relatives, from whom I at least expected leniency. , j It is incumbent on mo to raise the large sum of £6,000 at once, and to do so I must REALISE on jrrsiocK of drapery goods at ANY SACRIFICE ! It is my intention to offer THE WHOLE OF THE STOCK AT UNPRECEDENTED LOW PRICES toeffectthcobjectlhaveabovedotailed. ALL -GOODS WILL BE RS-MARKED TO SUCH PRICES THAT MUST ENSURE A SPKKDY CLEARANCE! JANE SMITH; The following is. a LIST OF THE GOODS which will be found on inspection to contain all tho LATEST IMPORTATIONS from BRITISH and CONTINENTAL MARKETS :- Volvetee'ns, in all Bhades, at Is 6d, 2s 53.2s 9d> 3s Od ' . 1 A Good Darii Dress Material, at Bid, 9Jd, Is. Good variety of 'shade's. Scarboro' Dress Serge, reduced from Is 3d to 9Jd Good Flannels, at B*"d. Is, Is 2d. 3s 3d, Is Cd All-wool Tartan Plaids—Single' Width, Is Id; Double, Is 6d Our usual 17s Bd Blanke for 12s Ud the pair sUse.lOx* ~- ■ Our usual 10 x 4 Blanket at 2Ts 6d reduced to 21s All Caliooes sold at Coßt Prico Silks and Satins, in all shades, to bo sold at ' Co3tPrioo Satins, at ls'6d, is lid. 2s 6d, 2s lid, Ss 6d Our Coloured Silks are reduced from 5s 6d to gslld . Ladies' Corsets, a very large stock, at Is M, 2s lid. 3s lid Ladies' Underclothing at Great Reductions Coloured Cashmero, Is 6d, 2s lid Black Cashmere, 2s 6d, its 6d, 3s 9d, 4s lid Blaok Silk Fringes, Bead Gumps, &a, &o. CLOTHING. Men's Tweed Suits, reduced from 30s to 19a 6d Men's Nolson Tweed Suits, reduced from 60s to 3956 d Men's Strong Tweed Trouaers, 4s lid, 6s lid, 6s lid, 8s Ud, 12s 6d Men's Tweed Trousers and Vests, redncod from 30s to 20s A Splendid Lino of Trousers ap,d Vests, re duced from' 25b to JBs Uot A Bof'b Good Siiit for 20s, worth 28s Working Shirts, Is lid, 2s lid, 3s lid White Shirts. 2» lid, 3s lid. 5s 6d One of the Largest Stocks of HATS in Auck land, comprising all tho New Shapes, in soft and stiff Felt. Note tho Address:—J. SMITH, Draper and Clothier, &c, &c, Queen-street (next United Service Hotel). N.B.—Parcels of the value of £2 and upwards forwarded to all parts of tho North Island upon receipt of P. 0.0. Carriage paid.—J. SMITH. /^\ I DEFERRED \ I PAYMENT I 1 SYSTEM I TAILORS, DR A P B R 8 MILLINERS, AND OUTFITTERS. HOBSON-STREET, UAVB A WELL-ASSORTED STOCK OF TBS BEBT CLASS GOODS. All Tweedß thorouxiily shrunk befo-c belu» made up. and Fit and Workmanship Guaranteed. The DbFRKRBP 'Pjumwi SVuTBa baa \>oet found to be a graat hoor by cnahllng ihosf with limited iucumes to prouure auceobarleti lt> tha nimiest pnajilile way. orsHKC'noN ;r.'.v?TKji . Cash Customers receive 5 per oent Dlsooun (one shilling in the pound BtorlinK) on all parcel Of ffls and utvwiirilp. Coaches. A UCKLAND AND ONEHUNGA LINE J\. OF COACHES. BEALLACH & JENKINS'S COACHES Leave ONEiirjNGA— and % P'W':' §*^T^ Leave Auokl^n^-t Haily at %.\i a.m. mid 3.30 p.m.; Saturday V Rights at 10.3Q, ¥ 7 ' SWGI'S PAfIE, 8t» j RBTUBN DO.. 18 2D. Saturday Night Fares—Singlo, Is; Return,ls6jS ' T TFIHE HOKIANQA SAW-MILI X COMPANY (Ltmitbd), Having special facilities for supplying Kauri Timber in long lengths, are prepared to. execute orders for same at low rates. 4 Stock of Totan Piles and Baulk and Kauri Spars always 01 hand. Apply t? R ?ort<tres t. \



Tenders. XTEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. PRINTED STATIONERY. General Manager's Offico, Wellington, loth May, 18S4. Soparate written tenders will be received at this office up to Noon of MONDAY, 9th June, 1881, for the supply and delivery of Printed Stationery for North and Middle Island Rail ways. Samples and specification may be scon, and forms of tender obtained, at the Stores Mana ger's Office, Wellington, .Storekeepers' Offices, Auckland, Christchurcb and Dunedin. Tenders to be addressed to the General Mana ger, New Zealand Railways, Wellington, and marked outside "Tender for Printed Stationery." Telegraphic tenders, similarly addressed and marked,' Will be received :if presented at any Telegraphic Office by noon of the same date, provided that written tenders are lodged at any of the above-mentioned Store Offices by tho same hour. . i .'■ The lowest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted. J. P. MAXWELL, 1 General Manager New Zealand Railwaya. ■VTEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. IRON CASTINGS. BRASS AND GUN-METAL CASTINGS. General Manager's Office, (Railway Department), Wellington, 7th May, 1881. Separate Tenders will be received at this Office up to Noon on MONDAY, 9th June, 1881, for the Supply and Delivery at Auckland of IRON CASTINGS, BRASS ANU GUN-METAL CASTINGS. Spccificationa and forms of tender may be obtained at the Railway Offices, Auckland. Tenders to he addressed to the General Manager, Wellington, and marked outside " Tender for Castings." The lowest or any tender not nocessarily accepted. J. P. MAXWELL. General Manager Now Zealand Railways. m O B U I L D E R. S. Tenders will be received until Noon of the 30th instant for the Erection of Sis Shops in Ponsonby, near tho Three Lamps, for Mr F. R. KEALS & SON, Architects. mo CARPENTERS, Tenders will be received until noon of the 2nd June for tho Removal of a Dwolling-liouse to a distance of 16 feet. R. KEALS & SON. Architects. EdncatlonaL TRANCING AT ONEHUNGA. First Term of Prof. Jules de Bernard's Classes in Mrs General Stoddard's School-room, Sel wyn-street, Onehnnga— Juveniles, Wednesday, 28th, 3 p.m.; Adults. Friday, 30th, 8 p.m. Ladies and gentlemen desirous of joining must apply early to Mrs G.S.. or to Prof. B. Specialties—the Now Valso and French Cotillions. Mount Albert—Juvenile Class, Saturdays, 2 p.m. Apply Mrs Giles, Morningside. Tyrß ARTHUR LISSANT, TEACHER OF DRAWING AND WATER COLOUR PAINTING, Nelson-street (next door to Public School, and one door from WeUesley-street). Lessons at own or Pupils' Residence. Terms on application. THE ART OF PLAYING THE VIOLIN. —Mr George Rogers will re-commence Teaching Music. Terms per quarter: Half hour lessons, £1 11s fid; hour lessons, £3 3a. Elementary Lessons upon the Harmonium, Pianoforte, or Voice.—New-street, Ponsonby. ASHUKTHAND CLASS will be com menced on MONDAY EVENING, May 26, athalf-pastseven, in Wollesley-street School. Teacher: Mr Jonson, Certificated Teacher of Phonography, Shorthand Teacher at thO Col lege and Grammar School. Foe,'Ba per quarter, Including instruction books. First lesson free. A Practice Class will commence at qaarter-paat eight Foe, to. . , i "OTrUTESSUET'SWAXiLOW purposes giving LESSONS (PiiifoiroßTE^ Singing, Violin, &c) at General Stoddard's Resi dence, Onehnnga, EVERY WEDNESDAY, commencing 2Stb, instant. For terms apply to Mrs Stoddabd. Selwyn-Btxeet,- Onohunga. ■ TjIDUCATIONAL HOME", .FOR Jli. YOUNG CHILDRHN.-ASHLEY HOUSE, ' :Rus6ell-Btreet, ParnelL • Boarding and Par School, conducted: by the' MISSES ROGERS.' Next term commences' on May 19. References permitted to Bey. J. Robertson M.A., Captain W. C. Daldy, P. A. Philips, BBq. J.P., Joseph Newman, EBq,, J.P. BOOK-JEEEPtNG. — Mr: Horace S&ith (Church' of 'England Grammar School) holds' Evening Classes, at his residence, on Mondays and Friday b from 7 till 9 p.m.; and on Saturday Afternoons from 2.30 till 4.30 p.m. Private Pupils received at Venusia, or attended at their own residences. Address—Venusia, UpperPUt-s^et (opposite Baths). y MR' W. BRADSHAW, Professor of Dancing, has arrived from Australia, throughout "which he has taught the graceful art He is thoroughly conversant with all the Newest Stylos of I;he day. Mr W. B. has taught dancing all over Europe, and given universal satisfaction. Terms—Adults, 15s; and Children, 10s per quarter. Schools and private" families attended. Classes wfl! be formed in the Suburbs and at the North. Shore, particulars of which in a futurp advertisement Early applications solicited. Residence-Hobsbn-stroet. opposite St. Matthew'sChuroh. ;■ .. MUSIC A. L.—Mr Neville Ueobge Barnett (Fell. Coll. Org., London), Pro fessional Teacher of Music, gives instruction in tho various branches of Irlusio-Study—Piano forte, Organ, Harmonium. Singing, Harmony, General Theory, &o;, &c—For particulars apply at Kqdy'B Music Warehouse Queen-street. R F. B. WOOD HA M, Teachkr or the PIANOFORTE AND HARMONIUM. Address Care of Mr A. Eadt, Auckland Music Warehouse Queen-street IVOYAL T)ATr:GOXD-MJNING COM- V PANY|<Limited>. jjrj A Call of Threepence per Share has this day been made on trie capital of tho Royal Oak Gold-mining Company (Limited), payable to Mr Win, Home, the Secretary to tho Company, at his oflioe, St Mungo Chambers, Queen-street, Auckland (opposite tho Dank of New Zealand), on or before FRIDAY, Juno 20th, 1884. W. HORNE. Sec.reta.rr, Auckland, May 19, 1884. .. * for Sale. HEAP BUILDING LOTS AT OTAHUHU RAILWAY STATION *- Glengrove Estate. Lithograph, Plans may be had of the Agent, • . ... r : Rich deep Volcanic Gardkn Land free from Stone, of Uniform Quality throughout. Abundance op Pure Water.' No Muni cipal Katos. . . Roads all full Chain (66 feet) wide, and open Permanent Pasture Reserves, at back of sec tions. Housos of Every Description Lot and Sell Most Readily at Otahuhu.xf convenient to the Railway Station. Pmces Low iwd Terms Easy.—One-fourth Cash i balance at T per cent, for 3 years. FARADAY-STREET, 8 minutes' walk from Station. Lot 1, 231 x 659 feet; one side and back fenced; rich level land; 20s a foot Lot 2, 198 x about 650 feet; splendid deep chocolate soil, 18a a foot LOT 3, 198 x about 100 feet; flue villa site; sam'o rich quality of soil; \53 a foot. Lot 4,160 x abouj Z.ffl feot! corner lot excel lent villa sito, and similar soil to tho others; 13s a foot. Qtiibr Lots, 66 x 165 feet; all same fine soil, with wide open space 396 x 153 foet dedicated as-a Permanent Pasture Reserve, running along backs of lots; 7s fid a foot GLADSTONE STREET, one. minute's walk from Station. ! * S Lffrs, 06 3f 163 feet, bat. ked by reserve; C&otca Building Lots, commanding fine view; northerly aspect; uniformly rich soil; 9s a foot Other Lots, 60 x 198 feet (33 foet deeper), lfte 6d a foot Lot 70, 99 x 297 feet—l2s a foot. A fine section. i ! RAILWAY AVENUE, running from Station parallel with railway.—Easterly aspect AH Sections on this road aro backed by or conaocted with the Roserves, and range from 12s to 20s a foot frontage (corner Lota, excepted), depth 165 feot. Certain to become, ultimately, very valu able for business pttrDOses. "?' ?JT HARTINGTON POAD AND'NIXON ORES CENT, 15 chains (four minutes' walk from Railway Station).—Several Large Villa Sites, commanding unrivalled view, and having in some cases frontage to the Manukau Harbour. Aro well worthy tho attention of gentlemen seeking for buiWing *an 3at reasonable prices, or builders looking for cheap building lots. " "Lot^, 379, x about SOO feet—l6s a foot.- Lot 6, 655 x abo^t 350 feet (narrowing back)—l2s 6d a foot. Lot .7,237 X' about 330 feet (widening at back)—lita a foot, Lot 8,258 x about 300 feet— lfaUdafoot. For running of trains see time-tablos. They are especially convenient for artisans, and tradesmen working in town. . Having several- sohoolg, denominational places of worship. Telegraph ana Post-office, numerous stores, embracing all branches of trade, and situated on a main trunk road, Ota huliu ia jar m advance of EUerslie, where urices for land are double and treble those asked here, and offers exceptional Inducements as a place of residence T. W. HIOESON, Agent, t*w ( \ Opposite Bask of New Zealand, Quken-stbb«t ■.'.-. ,:\-:ife. -'■ ' - 1 mil ..inin.i.iil^^^A



Amusements. A BBOTT'S OPERA HOUSE, SPECIAL ENGAGEMENT OF THE TALENTED COMEDIENNE & BURLESQUE ACTRESS, MISS CARRIE NELSON, AND THE POPULAR COMEDIAN, MR JAMES McFADYEN, Who will have the honour of making their first appearance on SATURDAY NEXT, MAY 31, WANTED—TweIve Young Ladiesand Gentle men for Burlesque, &c—Apply Stago Door on Tuesday or Wednesday mornings, or address the Manager. r\PERA HOUSE. TOMORROW (Tuesday) EVENING, May 27, 1884. COMPLIMENTARY BENEFIT TENDERED TO MR It. W. SCEATS, WAITEMATA MINSTRELS AND LEADING* AMATEURS OF AUCKLAND. GRAND VARIETY PROGRAMME. CHAIR PERFORMANCE — WAITEMATA MINSTRELS. - Songs by Messrs J. Edwards, W. Caradus, A. , Hartley, R. W. Sceats, T. Leedham, C Hunnckcn, H. Hargrave. and H. Roberts. CONCERT, In which Misses Stophenson and Annie Har grove, and Meßsrs J. Hanna, J. Edwards, W. George, G. E. Boyle, and George Morris will take part. ■ First time in Auckland of Offenbach's Charming Comic Operetta, "THE BARBER OF BATH." Master Gilbert (a retired trades man) Mr Frank Sceata Curlew (a hairdresser and bar ber) Mrß.W.Sceata Sylvester (a clumsy apothe cary) .. MrT.Lecdhani Gertrude (Gilbert's daughter) Miss A. Hargrave Conductor Herr Tutbchka. Seats may be reserved at Lennox's. Circle and Orchestra Stalls, 3s; Stalls, 2s; Pit, la. J. HANNA, 1 Hnn Sbo - T. LEEDHAM, Hoa> Seos> lfr-IN THE CHAIRB.-16 A UCKLAND WORKING MEN'S J\. FRIENDLY AID SOCIETY Will Celebrate Their FOURTH ANNIVERSARY By a SOIREE, CONCERT, and BALL, IN THE PARNELL HALL, TO-NIGHT, May 26, 1881. When F. J. Moss. Esq., M.H.R., will preside. Tea on the tables at 6.30. Concert at 8. Dancing at 10 sharp. W. EMERY, Chairman to Committee. "DEMFERA SOCIAL UNION. TONIGHT! TO-NIGHT! MONDAY, MAY 26, 1881. A Dramatio Entertainment will take place in the Hall on the above date by leading ama teurs, under the management of Mr iTas. Buck land. Tickets may be obtained from any of tho Committee. ■ I 3kt. A. CLARK, Hon. Sec. DANCING.— Glenside, Upper Symonds« street—Ladiesand gentlemen desirous of joiDing Professor Bernard's Evening Class at Mrs Glover's must apply early to Mrs Glover or Prof. B. * First term begins-THURSDAY, 22nd May. Juveniles WEDNESDAY, 21st. DANCING,—CorIton Gore Road.—An Evening Class is being formed in Mrs Palmer's new large School-room under Professor Bernard. Intending pupilß must apply early. First term beftfnsMONDAY, 19th May. Juvenile Clasa MONDAYS, 1.30 p.m. DANCING, DANCING, Masonic Haul, Psincbs-st. l'raJ. Bernard's Claaaes at abovolloU. Adults Wednesdays, 7.30 p.m.; Juveniles, Satur days, 3.30 p.m. Special Select Waltr. Classes for Ladies only, Thurspays, 10.30 a.m.; After noon, 2 p.m. Intending Pupils must apply early' thd number being limited for each class. Terms: Gents., £1 sa; Ladies and Juveniles 1 one guinea. Select Clauses, £1 0». .Private Leaumn flailv in New Yalsfi, «o, Residence. 75*. Hobson-street. tasaa at upton'B, l£ueen-6treei. /;■,; -v : : ■ Lectures. '; . TTOUNG; MEN '8 CHRISTIAN ASSO- X CIATION. ROOMS: CORNER OF WBLLBSLEY AND ■' • AI3ERT STREETS. WINTER COURSE OF IjECTUKKS. Friday, May 30.—" Tattes and Pleasures of the People."—Rev. R. SdmervUle. V . ' MOnday, June 9.—" Sows Mathematical and ■: Moral Aspects of Gambling."—Professor W. 8. ALTOS, M.A;' , ~ •'. • ■'•■■■ ' Friday, Jvne 27.—" Amongßt Hoi Springs and 1 Geysere."—Professor A. P. Thomas, M.A., F.L.S. Friday; July 11;—Entertainraout; Musical and Literary... > r . ~.-,. Friday, Jux-y 85,—" Oxygen," with Experi mental Illustrations.—C. K. Button. Esq. Friday, Auoust 1. — "The Violet-Crowned City: or. Athenian Life and Thought In the Time of Socrates,"—Prof essor T. C Tucker. ■, B.A. • ■ • . . :■, :■-■ : Friday, August li—Entertainment; Musical audLltcrary, ~. .. . : .-..:• Friday, August 29.—" Kingsley."—H. G. Seth . Smith, Esq., R.M. Fmday, Sbitjcmbbr I.—" Radiant Heat."—Pro« fessor Fred. D. Brown, B.Sc. ■. ; Friday,:.iOotoheu 3.—"Abraham Lincoln.*— Rev. S. W. Baker. Commenoo each evening at 7,30. Seats re served for Ticket-holders till 7.20. Tickets for tho Course, to admit Bearer and Lady, ss; to admit Bearer only, 3s 6d; Single Lecture, is. May be had from the Booksellers, any Member of Committee, or at the Rooms,. THOS. BUDDLE ) „„„ o^, F. G.KWINGTON ( *lon- SBCB:' Wm. BHAKENRIG. Gen. Sec. XLiisioal. OQ; VICTORIA-STREET,' AOGK- B OO* W.NP (six doors from Albettefc .. .- :;T.- E.,CARTER, '"> *'5m WHOLESALE & RETAIL PICTURE FSAJIR MANUFACTURER. '. i r ] . IMPORTER OF MOULDINOS; 6h&Ba> PICTURES, SCRAPS. »AND ~ MUSICAL mSTBUMENTS. : . . Teacher of the Pianoforte, Violin, &c. For terms and testiraonials see-Brett's Alma nac Advertisement, page 87, and poßt'free oc application. Tuner mH Repairer of Musical Instruments. PIANOS MIGNON A MIGNON PIANOS PIANOS MIQNON -< V MIGNON PIANQ3 PIANOS MIGNON \J MIGNON PIANOS TjiIRSTSAMPL B 8 JUST ARRIVED JUST ARRIVED ' . AND ON VIEW AT J. HQWDBNJS, ON VIEW AT J. HOWDEN'S) QUEEN-STREET, Adjoining Bank or New Zealand. MTGNON PIANOS f\ PIANOS MIGNON MIONON PIANOS J. V PUKOS MIGNON MIGNON PIANOB \J PIANOB MIUNOH \TORTHEBN OMNIBUS COMPANTf .131 (LIMITED). NBW NORTH ROAD TIMK-TABLK. on and after WEDNESDAY, March 19th, ÜBi:<- Auckland to Mt. Albert Avondale tbMt. Albert andAvondalo. and Auckland. Leave Union Bank: Leave Avondalo: 10 a.m. 7.55 a.m. 1215 p.m. 11.15 „ 4.15 „ • ' Sp.m. 5.15 „ .430,, , SATURDAYS. , •1U rum* , , 7.65 a.m. J.|op.m. tU M .. S.BO « •• • ' ■ BJ»p.nU':; •For Mt Albert only. tFrom Mt. Albert only. Auckland to Now Now Ljnn to Auck- Lynn. , land, 12.15p.ra. :: . 7.tfajn. : ' 5,15 „ 2.45 p.m. SATUBDAYS. 1.30 p.m. 7.15 a.m. 11 ~ 5.15p.m» - GREAT NORTH HO AD V ; Auokland and Arch Hill. . Leave National Bank. Leava Arch Hill. 7.Soa.m. '■.'■'., 8.15 a.m. 9 a . ."..'..MO ~ ... .-, ---1045 S J-. : 9.45 „ , J,.PJn< i ifMpjß. ~. -.. 1.45. «, ■.. . 13& •„ f, ■ ■ '■-;. " •&» ». ■■.•.,;•:■ ;,M5:,»,';. . ■ 6.30 m : T •* - ■ ' Satnraay Klghta Only. S*tatflay Nigh'te Only. gJSpan. -ftigpan. ~ "■, 10. i.■■■. iV■ '>: 10.30 .►-■,,.•■/ An Omnibus trill ran from Pro vinclal Lauatle Aflylum to Auokland at 9.26 a.m., aa& •3.30 p.m., and from Auckland (National Bank)'to Abtlvb US and 5.50 p.m. t k i 11 - Also, an Omnlbua will run from Avondale to . .Auckland ,at 9 a.m., and bom, Auokland , (National Bank) to Avondale 5,30 p.m. Saturday Nights onky; AvpndaM to Auokland'B poiki * Atickl&nd to A^copd&lo 10*90pjn. -'*-"'*■** ••-i*