The Auckland Evening Star.

VOL. XXIII.—NO. 4,283

AUCKLAND, N.Z., THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 1884

PRICE: OJNE PENNY.



Shipping. £ r - "OACIFIC MAIISTEAM- the united ai3"a°^ S I'ATES lib' AMERICA. VIA HONOLULU, TOGREAT BRITAIN. Unili>r I 'ostal Contract, with the Governments of Now Zealand and New South Wales. Passengers hooked through to Liverpool, London, or Paris, via tho Great Overland Road of America, and I ho .-.learners of the Atlantic Lines from New York. I I Date of Date of Slnaiimr. Tons. Sailing to Sailing to i i Sydney 'Frisco. Alssi On .irabout 18SI. City of Sydney.... 3,1 Oj March 8 April 1 Australia 3,-_0„ Aprils April2o Zniluulia a.L'.iOl .May 3 Mar. 1 PARES :- Klrst-elass ECU and upwards '1,...;.;'.:I.'!- <.3_t3s.!ld. and upwards .'ii-.-i-cla-w lo S;in i-'i'iiiieisco £10 S tco rage £20 Through Cabin Passengers aro permittod to lay over at Honolulu, or any of the cities of tho United States, not to exceed six months. SOUTHERN PACIFIC ROUTE. Passengers to and f'-oin Europe may, without extra cost, avail themselves of tho SOUTHERN l'u-i.-ic Rui.iid.vi> and iis connections, thereby avoiding the winter cold of the Northern route; and for an additional cost of S2I may go to New Oi'lcaii3 and thence through the Sonthorn States to New York. ..., . , ._ , No shipping Orders will bo issued after 4 p.m, on the 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. #^r, r ()RI EN T LINE. «jfsfe|t||jiit|^ UndercontraetwlththeNew Ba^£SS^^ South Wales Government for ho conveyance of Mails and Immigrants. Tho following Steamships bebnging to the Orient Co. and the Paciflo Co. will leave SYDNEY and MELBOURNE on the under mentioned dates for LONDON, via ADELAIDE, DIEGO, GARCIA (at steamer's option), SUEZ, and NAPLES:- Steamer. From Sydnoy. From Melb'urne. Garonne Februnry 10 Fobrnary22 LUSITANIA .... March 1 March 7 John Elder.. March 15 March2l Chimborazo.. March 29 April! SORATA April 12 April 18 And fortnightly thereafter. • Through fares to London, £21 to £75. Passengers seoure special advantages by booking through from New Zealand. Second class passengers by Orir it steamer aro provided with saloon passages to Sydney or Melbourne. NAPLES TO LONDON by Roll.-Special arrangements made with Messrs Cook and Sons for the issue ot through tioketa at greatly re- UPASSAGES FROM LONDON.—Special facili ties aftorded for briuging out Friends and Relatives by pre-payment of tho passage-money RETURN TICKETS, available for 12 months, are issued at the following rates :— First Saloon .. .. - .. £117 Second Saloon *jT_— PARCELS BOOKED THROUGH to LON DON at Reduced Rates. For furthor particulars apply to UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND (LIMITED), Agents in New Zealand. W~vr«-» TTNION STEAMSHIP * *<%__?^l U COMPANY OF NEW IIS 53135 i ZEALAND (LIMITED). !| TIME TABLE.— February. FOR TARANAKI, NELSON, PICTON, WEL LINGTON, LYTTELTON, AND WEST COAST PORTS (from Manukau), Steomti. j Date of Sailing. | Train! ' HAWEA I Tues., 19,1 p.m. I Noon ROTORUA | Tue__. 26,9 a.m. 17.15 a.m. KOIt GISBORNE. NAPIER, WELLINGTON. LYTTELTON, AND PORT CHALMERS Ifroin Auckland). Rotomahana | Fri., 15, noon | — Manapouri I Thurs., 21, noon I — FOR MELBOURNE (VIA BLUFF). Rotomahana! I Fri., 15, noon j — MANAi'OURIt I Thurs.. 21, noon I — tCttlls atMilford Sound. } Calls at Hobart. FQR aYDNEY. Te Anau I Tues., 19,5 p.m. I — Hinbarooma I Wed.. 27 1 — FOR SUVA AND LEVUKA. Pknoui.v ■ I Mon., Mar. 10,5 p.m. 1 — (No cargo after noon). FOR RUSSELL AND KAWAKAWA. Tic Anau I Tucs., 19, 5 p.m. I — ' During the month of FEBRUARY, RETURN TICKETS will bo issued over the Company s New Zealand linos, and to and from Hobart and Australia, at SPECIALLY REDUCED RATES, available for return till the 31st Cargo must' bo bookod and alongside Two Hours before advertised time of departure. Pansugo Tickets must be taken at the Com pany'n (Tfilee (Auckland Branch). Fort-Btreet. £ * a- "VTOIITHERN STEAM- A%*Afcl[ AS SHIP CO. (LIMITED). m\rr»*&&SSfr Time-table.-FEBRUARY. (Weather and othor Circum stances Permitting.) FROM QUEEN-STREET WHARF. FOR TAURANGA AND HAY OF PLENTY PORTS. STEAMER. I DATE OV BAILING. Glenelg Thursday. 11.-5 p.m. Glonelg Monday, 18,5 p.m. Glenelg Thursday, 21, 5 p.m. Wellington Monday, 25, 5 p.m. Wellington Thursday, 28. 5 p.m. Connects at Tauranga for Opotiki Staffa and Bay of Plenty Porta every Tuesday. Kor Russell. Whanoarqa. and Mangqnui. Wellington I Monday, 18,5.30 p.m. Glonelg I Monday, 25, 5.30 p.m. For Whanoarei, Whangarei Heads, and Manoapai. Macgregor I Every Tuesday. 5 p.m. For Whangarei and Whangarei Heads (Carrying passengers and cargo for Waipu). Macgregor I Every Tuesday and Friday. 5 p.m. For Whangarei Heads, Parua Bay, Whan garei, and Mancapai. Rowena I Every Thursday, 5 p.m. For Mercury Bay. Rowena I Every Monday, G p.m. •' FROM MANUKAU. For Waitara. Argylo TFriday, 15.1 p.m. Douglas 1 Monday, 18.1 p.m. .EXCURSION TICKETS at specially reduced rates will be issued during February, available for roturn until March 31,1881. Cargo must bo booked and alongside ono Hour before advertised time of departure. Passage Tickets must bo taken at the Com pany's Offlce, No. 67, Queen-street. Auckland. FOR WAITARA.—The s.s. ARGYLE will loave the Onehunga Wharf as above (weather and other circumstances permitting) TO-MORROW (Friday), February 15,' at 1 p.m.— Northern Steamship Company (Limited), Auck land : or, A. liarnes. Onehunga. FOR WAITARA.—The s.s. DOUGLAS will leavo Onehunga Wharf as above (weather and other circumstances permitting) on MONDAY, February 18, at 1 p.m.—Northern Steamship Company, Agents, Auckland ; or A. Barnes, Onehunga. jr Ar a~ mHE KAMO COLLIER? 43JZ3&Q. JL COMPANY'S fast and S.S. WAITAKI, 412 tons register, 120 h.P., Capt. J. Crawford, will be despatched as under- FOR WHANGAREI, WHANGAREI HEADS. MANGAPAI, AND PARUA BAY. From Auckland: From AVhaugarol: February. _ Friday, 15th, 10 a.m. Monday 18th, 8 p.m. Tuesday, 19th,T.30 p.m. Wednesday, 20th, 8 p.m. Friday. 22nd, 2 p.m Monday, 2.5 th, 8 p.m. Tuesday, 20th 030 pm. Wednesday, 27th, S p.m. Friday, 29th, 9.30 a.m. A COACH runs in connection with the stermer to Waipu from the Heads. , Pa; siago Tickets must bo taken at Company s Onicei II A, Queen-street, or Queen-Btreet Wharf, Aucklann. x r _.- C_'S. COROMANDEL. jwAQaK (a* — Jg|yyi§psJ THOMAS SCOTT, MASTER. TIME TABLE. Leaves Auckland: Leaves Coroinandel: February. February. Friday, 15,2_p.ni. Satedn3r> «, 2 p.ra. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Not responsible in shipping, carrying, or dis charging live stock. .... . , No cargo received without shipping note, and within half an hour of advertised time of de- All namels must be prepaid on board. AH parce_amu» g^gjDLEY, Manager. 7 — 7- mHE NORTHERN J&A&yK J- RIVE R STEAM NA Vl .jfi_Sy|figJ/"GATION CO. (LTD.)-Increosed «S=§3£ggSEsgji''Steain Communication on tlie Northern Wairoa at Further Reduced Fares.-In addition .to the present time table of Steamers leaving Helensville Monday Mornings _f-nd Evenings, Wednesday EveningsandFridayMornmgs^esADmuiAM will run a SPECIAL TRIP on WEDNESDAYS, leaving Helensville on arrival of the 7.15 a.m. Train, calling only at Kopuru, Aratapu, Man gawhare, and Dargaville (unless specially re quired) ; returning 5 a.m. following mornings. Faros: Saloon, single 6s, return Ws. Steerage, elnglo Is, return 75.-By order, Wm. Loddbr, Manager and Englnoer.



Shipping. fmHE NEW ZEA- X LAND SHIPPING OMPANY'S LINK. fcTiAII AA 'L''"l\ REGULAR MONTHLY jP^l r.° DIRECT.STEAM LINK rb§ Mj______i a'° LONftON. The following Magnificent Full - powered Steamers will bo despatched us under:— T_mn Port nf I Probable Steamers. gg pe^u^a^ Doric 1.711 Lyttelton Feb. British Quern .. 3,358 .. Feb, Fenktanton _i.ir.__; P.C'h'lm'rs Feb. lonic 1,753 Lyttelton March Ruapehu 1,200 .. March Tlie above nro all new steamers, built of stoel, and commanded by mon of great experience. The pnssengor accommodation is rcplcto with every modern convenience, and tho dietary scale such as will sustain tho well-earned repu tation of tho Company. Tho homeward route will bo via tho Straits of Magellan (if weather permit), and tho time occupied Is not expected to exceod 15 days. An experienced surgeon will accompany each steamer. Passago Money: Saloon, from 60 guineas up wards; second cabin, 10 guineas; steerage, from 18 to 20 guineas. For further particulars apply to AUCKLAND OFFICE. fTIHE NEW ZEALAND frfTJraft^ SHIPPING COMPANY'S STEAM TO LONDON. The Magnificent New Steel Steamor DORIC, 1,711 tons register, 3.C00 horse-power, J. J&x, kings, Commander, Will be despatched as above during the month. The completeness of the passenger accommo dation of this tine steamship is too well known to need description. She is fitted with rofriger ating machinery for carrying all provisions frozen, and is lighted throughout with the olecttic light Wool is now being engaged for the May sales For freight or passage apply to AUCKLAND OFFICE. H -__£■ Xp O R L o~m_> O N ->_r%j_?_|____ JD DIRECT. T0 FOLLOW^ THE AN- Tho Clipper Barque LUTTERWORTH, 883 tons register, 100 Al at Lloyd's. Captain W. Pearson, having the greater part of her cargo engaged, will meet with quick dispatch. Good accommodation for a few Saloon Pas sengers. For freight or passage, apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agents. 18, Queen-Btreet, Auckland, Jan. 30,1881. OTEAM TO THAMES, jfeft^afcfft IO Connecting with River for STIRLING teS|S|gS»rWORTH,OHIN]_MURI,WAI. ssig3s^ TEKAURI. WAIHI. TE AROHA GOLDFIE. TDS. MORRINSVILLE, WAITOA PLAINS, AND GRANT AND FOSTER'S SETTLEMENT. TIME TABLE S.S. ROTOMAHANA, P.S. ENTERPRISE No. 2, and ANNE MILBANK. FROM AUCKLAND: I Rotomahana | Enterprise | A, Milbank Thurs. I — — 112 p.m. Fri. 4 p.m. 12 p.m. I — Sat. 11p.m. — [ 12 p.m. FROM THAMES: I Rotomahana I Enterprise lA. Milbank Thurs. — 8.30 p.m. I — Fri. 8.30 a.m. — 0 p.m. Sat. 8.30 i.m. 9 p.m. 1 — No cargo received for Rotomahana within half-an-hourof advertised time of leaving. Not responsible for Shipping, Carrying, or discharging Livo Stock. FRASER & TINNE. Agents. __£> A^rr TI7AIUKO AND ONE /*\WXlßzk TT HUNGA STEAM CO. (Limited). TIMS TABLE. -S.S. MANUKAU. February, 1881. Leavo Onehunga: Leave Waluku I Feb. Fob. 15.-Fr!day(forManu_-au __ Heads), 8 a.m. 16—Saturday, 9 a.m. 16—Saturday, 1.30 p.m. 18—Monday, 10 a.m. 18-Monday, 2.30 p.m, 20—Wed., 11.30 a.m. 20—Wed., 4 p.m. 21—Thursday, 1.30 p.m. — — 22-Frlday, 6.30 a.m. 22—Friday, 3 p.m. — — 23—Saturday, 7.30 a.m. 25—Monday, 5 p.m. — — 26—Tuesday, 10 a,m, 27—Wed., 6.50 a.m. 27-Wed., 11 a.m. 28-Thursday, 7 a.m. 28-Thursday, 11.30 a.m. 29—Friday(forManukau _ Heads), 8 a.m. Mar. Mar. I—Saturday, 8 a.m.' I—Saturday, 12.30 p.m. All freighte payable before delivery of goods J. BARR BROWN, Managing Director. A^r "PASSENGERS' LINE t^jjP^fjL OF PACKETS TO NEW Owned byTHE BHAW, SAVH-L & ALBION SHIPPING CO. (Limited), S4, Deadenhall-Btreet, London. The above line of ships are regular traders to all the principal porta in New Zealand. They are clipper ships, classed Al at Lloyds, and commanded by experienced masters. The bfll of fare la most substantial, and of the best quality, and the accommodation roomy ana convenient. . . ___» The undersigned are empowered to grant passages from London to New Zealand, pay ment for which have been guaranteed In the , colony. Return ships to London also loave at almost regular intervals. Full particulars on application to L. D. NATHAN & CO., ) OWEN & GRAHAM, \ Agents, CRUICKSHANK fc CO.. J — jr^ QTEAM TO LONDON. J3s_w§*Ii^PENINSULAR&ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY. FOR LONDON DIRECT. VIA COLOMBO. Leave Loave Steamer. Sydney. Melbourne. ' 1881. mi. Ro_Sl A AAA' FobT22 Feb.'_ 3 s°?S ."::::::::::::: March 7 March 13 Mmz apore March 21 Marchl27 Ballarat. ApnU Apr| 10 Valetta April 16 Aprtl22 And thenceforward every alternate week. Passcngors and cargo booked to London, Mar seilles, Italy, Egypt, India, China, and Japan at moderato rates. _.__._, a Return tickets issued both to first and second olass passengers at especially low rates. Cheap reserved accommodation can be talned In this oompany s vessels. ~ Passengers booking at Auckland seoure special advantages. For all particulars apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agents. 18, Queen-street. Auckland. A A: .*- "XTEW STEAMER ON jgfea^S -L^l THE KAIPARA. <^|§|j_f-s§3£3p Tho now and fast s.s. NEP- TUNE will leave Helensville for Dargaville (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 care of CAPTAIN PEARCE, 3.3. Neptune. rj- miME TABLE (DAILY) z^|||||sg£t* P.S. TONGARIRO, Leave St. Helier'sl Leave Auoklandl 9 a.m. 2 p.m. spm " p.m. On Mondays and Thursday at 11 a.m. Bhould sufficient Inducement oner. RETURN FARES: SIXPENCE. nit j. L. CLARK, Master __~~r T^kEVONPORT STEAM y^P^C U FERRY COMPANY ,«4s_bl3_lSlSSf t^ The above Company have a Bteamer alwayß on hand at shortest notice for TOWING, PICNIC PARTIES, AND FISHING EXCURSIONS. j. R. D. BAKER, Traffic Manager. £ ~W ° R SALE— j&^^^S JL 1 The twin s.s. '"HUISil1 T'» p now running on Thames River; steams fast, and fitted up sTOClallrfor passengers; can be seen in Auckland Harbour on the 29th and 30th January. For further particulars apply to . A, & G. PRICE, Engineers, Thames.



Business Notices. CHARLES HESKETH.] [ALEX. AITKEN. HESKETH and AITKEN are glad to inform their customers and the public generally that having sold tho whole of their last year's stock of Clovers, etc, they are in a position to oll'er an entirely New Stock arriving per direct steamer Aorangi, from Lon don, and per Mail Steamer from Sun Francisco, as under, all current season's growth, consist ing of— WHITE CLOVER (Trefolium repons) RED CLOVER (Trefolium pretens) ALSYKE CLOVER (Trefolium hybridal COWGRASS (Trefolium porenne) SCARLET CLOVER (Trefolium inenrnatum) TREFOIL (Medlcago supullnn) LUCERNE (Medicugo sativa) ALFALFA (Medicago Chiliana) TIMOTHY (Phleuin Pratenis) CRESTED DOUSTAH, (Cynosurus eristalus) MEADOW FOXTAIL (Alopeourus prcleusls SHKKPS FESCUE (Kestncn ovina) WOOD MEADOW GRASS (Poa ncmoralis) PRAIRIE (Uroinus Schruideri) 1)0011 GRASS RAT-TAIL (Sporobolus clongatus) RYE-GRASS (Solemn perrcne sompervirons) COCKSFOOT (l)actylis glomerate) PUKPLE 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 tho Auckland Manure Com pany, Sydney Bonedust and Flour, Mineral and Bono Phosphates, Potato and Grass Manures, Poruvian Guano, Nitrate of Soda, and other Artificial Manures ; Oats, Maize, Barley, Beans, Peas ;Coarso, Fine, and Rock Salt, Cobra, and Linseed Cako: New Zealand Flax and Tow, etc THOS. J. HARBUTT, MANUFACTURER or OORN BROOMS, Auckland, nun* Jkapai mar-c ]%/TONUMBNTAL MARBLE MASONS. Workers 6t Marble Mantelpieces, Cheffonlen and Toilet Tops, Slabs for Laboratory and Butchers' Shops. Marble worked to any design. Manufactured In Auckland.—R. LKVETT and CO.. Victoria-street (noar Freeman's Bay). T HENDERSON, HOUSE, SHIP, SIGN, AND GENERAL DECORATIVE PAINTER, NO. 8, WY_J DU AIJ-BTREKT. j: 55 —I c (ths; • Practical Machinist, Begs to inform tho publio generally that ho is now prepared to Clean, Repair, and Adjust all kinds of SEWING MACHINES moderate charges. All work guaranteed. Small Engineering Work done. Note the Address-C. J. BIRCH. 112, Grey-st riBESIB OP DRAWERS Very Handsome Chests of Drawers, in Rloh Mottled Kauri, arc now selling at the following prices for Cash:—The Duke of Sdinburgh Chest of Eight Drawers (the bonnet drawer richly panelled with totaxa, bird, and rowa rewa) ,£8 10s; Five Drawer Chests, £4. The above articles have always given great satisfaction, and be come more beautiful with age. W. NORRIE, TOP Of SHOR-tLAMD-STR-tW. \<_l ILL 1A M THOMAS, T V Corner of Lome and Victoria-streets, 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 Lowmt Possible Prices for Town and Country. W. Leys, BOOK BINDER, PAPER RULER, ACCOUNT BOOK MANUFACTURER, THREE DOORS ABOVK " STAR " ORIIH, MERCHANTS' ACCOUNT BOOKS, insuranok and mining reaibtkr books Specially Ruled and Bound. Muslo, Magazines, Publio 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 RULED WARNOCK BROTHERS, 80AP AND DANDLE MANUFACTURERS, COX'S CRKKK, RICHMOND. OFFICE: DURHAM - STREET, AUCKLAND. Cosh Purchasers of Tallow, Wool, Sheepskins, and Bones. p H E E S E. THIS SEASON'S CHEESE! CHEESE! FROM TE AWAMUTU FACTORY. WAIKATO, NOW ON SALE. Wholesale Agents— AUCKLAND AGRICULTURAL AND MER CANTILE COMPANY (Limited), 9 and 11, Queon-streot Wharf. Comb and See/ THB / / CHOICE SELECTION /V CHANDELIERS. /'^/ TANKS' BRACKETS. A/ TINWARE, GLOBES. fta, /V PLUMBINB -/ / GASFITTING, AT /v/ TOWN Price* /V/&ELLHANGING. to /f}/ At Shortest Notice am /v/ Town Prloes. / / 0. MAY'S BUILDINGS, / / DEVONPORT. af. TTkEVONPORT FURNITURE H XJ WAREHOUSE. -A . _ 2. H. J. TURNER M p Is prepared to Supply, at the lowest < H Auckland prices, ovory kind of Furnl- _j ture, Bedding. &c. 3 Suites of Furniture Renovated and 2 -. made equal to new. Si H. J. TURNER, B Devonport. GRAHAME'S PUBLIO BONDED STORE, FORT-STREET.. MR LOOTS ELEMMING, Manaokb. Importers and the Commercial Publio may rely upon every care and attention being given to their Interests. WM. S. GRAHAMS. L. G R E E % • Having secured tho sorvlccs of MrW. GRUNDY, will carry on business asfoUows:— General Finance Agencies Bill Collecting Distraints for Rents Property Brokerage Special inquiries in all Govt. Departments Searches for Title, &c, in Nativo Land Court Negotiation of Loans, &c, &c, &c. SHERIFF'S OFFICE, 62, QUEEN-STREET, OPPOSITE BANK OF NEW ZEALAND. TIONEL PHILIPS, '*-• WINE AND SHIRIT MERCHANT, 3, Queen-street, Auckland, Has opened In the same premises as occupied by him six years ago, and will be glad to Bee all old friends and customers. LIONEL PHILLIPS. OUPERIOR CORRUGATED TANKS. J. L. KEAN Has for Sale a number of the above, with Taps, ready for use, price 355, at his shop, Wellesley street 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 orderi will always receive his prompt attention. Lead Washers always on hand. H. SKINNER~AND SON, • Builders, Carpenters, and Joiners, Vulcan Lane. All Branches of the Building Trade executed by Experienced Workmen,; Shop Fronts. Offlce Fittings, &c -jCTOTICE TO HOUSE OWNERS. S ©lading, Paperhanger, Is now Prepared to Hawr Paper in a superior manner for 10d per Seco, in any part of the town or suburbs. Painting, &c. equally cheap. _,__'' g. GLADING. Gaol Road, Kyber Pass. Post orders punctually attended to.



Laud aud Estate Agents. r\ HA S. XT QSMO ND, LAND AND MONETARY AGENT, 110, QUEEN-STREET (Adjoining B. Tonks and Co.'s). Bankers; National Bank of New Zealand (Limited). Mortgages and Loans Negotiated. Rents and Interests Collected. Money Invested on First-class Securities without charge. Estateß managed for absentees. Valuations and Arbitrations undertaken. Nativo Land affairs specially understood. Houses to Let and Properties for Salo placed on my list free of charge. Every description of landed property bought or sold to order. Large Bums to lend on Ilrst-claßs securities. WANTED TO pURCHASE. A 0 or 10-roomed House in Symonds-strcct or Kyber Pass. Small House and about 5 Acros Clay Land noar Auckland. Seven Acres or more at Epsom. About 10 Acres, Ono-troo Hill. Nice little House anil about 2 Acres at Remuora or Epsom. Good 7-roomcd Houso within ten minutes' walk of Qucon-strect Small Store in a good position. Some Good Allotments at Birkenhead or North cote. WANTED—Particulars of Properties For Sale, as I have many buyers and but few sollors. PO' R GALE. fIITY piREEHOLD pROPERTY. PONSONBY.—An excellent Houso of four large rooms, washhouso and workshop, situated in the host part of Ponsonby. Gas In all tho rooms, llrst-class American range ; also, gas stove. Two largo verandahs; tho vlow from the front one being very pretty and cannot bo intercepted. The allotment is tastefully laid out with llowcra, the back portion boing a kitchen garden. Prico £360, with terms. £1,500-LARGE TEN-ROOMED HOUSE, ex clusive of Wash-house, Sorvante' Bodroom, and all necessary outbuildings. Woll-buUt and finished throughout, on a largo allotmont. Very suitablo for a firßt-olass boarding-house. Situated In the best part of Hobson-streot. £2,800—1 N THE CENTRE OF THE CITY—A large and commodious Stero, builtof Concrete and Brick, with largo Dry Cellars, on an Al lotment 40 feet 82 foot 0 inches. Buildings valued about £1,500 ; tho allotment worth at least £50 por foot. With first-class terms. £350 FOR AN 8-ROOMED HOUSE and good allotmont, situated near Mr Morloy's Store on the Great North Road. A chanco seldom met with. QITY T EASEHOLD pROPERTY. THAT GRAND CORNER ALLOTMENT, immediately opposite tho Choral Hall, having Two Large Frontages to Symonds-atreot and Grafton Road, having a term of Fifty Years to run at a Rental of £35 por year. DUBUrbAN pROPERTY. £180 FOR A NEW 4-ROOMED COTTAGE and a vory Largo Allotment, situated at Northcote, near tho Wharf. £75—ALLOTMENT adjoining tho abovo; easy terms of payment. MOUNT ROSKILL—I have a lot of vory cheap allotments in mi estate which las only jubi co-tie into tho markot. To working men desirious of securing a good plcco of .and of their own at a small cost, and with vory easy terms of payment, It Is a grand chance. CORNER ALLOTMENT, BELLWOOD ESTATE. Frontago to the Mount Rosklll Road. £3 per foot. MERCER—A good 6-roomcd Houso and Largo Freehold Allotment, for £150. Terms. £30 cosh. PAREMAREMO-82 Acres. £1 per acre. LUCAS'S CREEK-320 Acres, with J-mlle front age to tho creok and j-mile frontago to tho main road to Northcote and Birkenhead. The Government landing placo—deep water— Is on this property. Tlie land is all ploughublo. Somo few years ago a native settlement was Bltuatcd there, which fact In Itsolf speaks for the quality of the soil. £300 cash, balance £700 at 7 per cent. HELENSVILLE — 220 Acres Splendid Land, with Railway Station on the property. Prico, £700; easy terms. TUAKAU —Two Township Allotments, £10 each, HAMILTON—About 1.500 Acres, abutting the main road nnd eioso to the station. Tho whole is well watered, lovel, and rich land. It is thoroughly woll fenced. A first-class houso and all necessary farm buildings erected there on. All further particulars as to price, terms, reasons for selling, &c, will bo given on appli cation. It is a bargain seldom met with. £8,000 for an IMPROVED FARM and Large Family Residence complete with every con venience. 600 acres are laid down In English fjrasses; tho whole 1,700 acres are subdivided by ive fonccs, and thoroughly well drained whoro necossary. Tho orchard contains about 2,000 of tho finest fruit trees, all In full bearing. This grand property is only about SO miles south of Auckland by road, and two hours by stoamor. Has a frontago of a mile and a-half to tho river. Torms—one-third cash, balance at six por cent. HAMILTON — Sevoral splondid allotments adjoining tho Now -Railway Station; will bo very valuablo for an Hotel. OHN SOPPET, House, Land, and '' General Commission Agent, No. 8, Queen .treet, has for immediate sale (really cheap) :— 1 comfortable 6-roomod Cottage, Ponsonby: (terms very easy); also, 1 7-roomed House, 1 5-roomcd House, 2 4-roomed Cottages, and 1 small Store, in town; 2 Dairy Farms, 10 miles from town; 2 partly-Improved Farms, one 310 acres, the other 150 acres, about 12 miles from town; and several other City and Suburban Properties at equally Low Prices. WANTED- For a good business man with upwards of £2000 capital—Entranco into a sound concern. Is a food Valuer and Auctioneer. Has thorough nowledge of wine and spirit business, and can bo relied upon for energy and activity. TO BE LEASED. That First - clasß Queen • street Shop now occupied by Mr Samuel Coombes, opposite Bank of Australasia. Good frontago (150 foot deep), with back entranco from High-street; thoroughly adapted to any trade, and in the heart of tho mercantile quarter of tho city. Possession can be givon on tho Ist Feb., 18*4. — Apply only to W. L. M., at his Land Agency For a term of 21 years, Allotment, Wakefleld streot, 33 x 71. Suitablo for a manufactory. [Dnqpry y"^T»"4_X /* *\ / DEFERRED 1 { PA y MB N T 1 I SYSTEM _ I TAILORS, DRAPERB MILLINERS, AND OUTFITTERS, HOBSON-STREET, HAVE A WELL-ASSORTED STOCE OF THB BEST CLASS GOODS. All Tweeds thoroughly shrunk before bolng made up, and Fit and Workmanship Guaranteed. ■ Tho Deferred Payment System has been found to bo a great boon, by enabling those with limited incomes to procure necessaries In tho easiest possible way. INSPECTION INVITED. Cash Customers receive 5 per cent Discount (one shilling in tho pound sterling) on all parcels of 20s and upwards. Papcrhangings, &c. TSAPERHANGINGB. W. PfiILLIPPS & SON HAVE RECEIVED, EX LATE ARRIVALS, 185—P ACK AG E S—lßs CONTAINIKO 55,000 ROLLS OF PAPERHANGINGS, consisting of New Patterns for Drawing, Dining, Bed-rooms, and Hall and Staircase, suitable for .the Mansion or Cottage. BEAUTIFUL DESIGNS, AND BEST VALUE EVER OFFERED IN PAPERHANGINGS. 916-PACKAGES-916 SCRIMS AND HESSIANS. Plate and Sheet Glass, WMte Lead, OOs, Turpi, Varnishes, and all Trade Sundries. W. PHILLIPPS' & 80N, U fc VI. Qoekn -htriu-t.



Land and Estate Agents. W. L. Mitchell. HOUSE, LAND, ESTATE AND COM MISSION AGENT, PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT AND AUDITOR. No. 8, Mercantile Chambers, Quekn-st., Next tho Bank of New Zealand. RENTS AND INTERESTS COLLECTED. Securities Found For Investors Without Charge. the care and management of ESTATES UNDERTAKEN. MORTOAQES AND LOANS NEGOTIATED. Bank Stocks \ Insurance Stocks I Mining Stocks I Timber Company I'D OUGHT AND QOLD. Stocks f-"OUGHT AND >->OLD. And I All kinds of Stocks I 171 OR O A L E- Jj O It .-J A L X-— CITY PROPERTIES-Albert Park, Villa Resi dence, 8 rooms. CITY PROPKRTIES-Wustorn Park, Gcntlo man's Residence, 13 rooms and ornamental grounds. cFl'y PROPERTIES-Wostorn Park, Villa Residence, 8 rooms. CITY PROPERTIES—Ponsonby, Villa Resi dence, 0 rooms. CITY PROPERTIES —Ponsonby, Superior Villa, 8 rooms. CITY PROPERTIES—Ponsonby, Comfortable House. 7 rooms. CITY PROPERTIES - Ponsonby, Villa, 7 rooms, and 50 acres. CITY PROPERTlES—Karangahape Road, Dwelling and Shop. CITY PROPERTIES—FreehoId Allotmont Wyndham-Btreet CITY PROPERTIES—ScvoraI Allotments. 20 minutes' from Queen-street; from £3 per foot' WORKING MEN'S CHEAP ALLOTMENTS A compact Block of 9 Allotments In Newton ; from 30s 6d per foot. WORKING MEN'S CHEAP ALLOTMENTS -2 Allotments, each £00. WORKING MEN'S CHEAP ALLOTMENTS- Victorla Avenue: 45s and 50s. WORKING MEN'S CHEAP ALLOTMENTS- Susaox-streot: 40s. WORKING MIAN'S CHEAP ALLOTMENTS- Ncwmarkot; 455. MOUNT EDEN—Very choico Allotments,near Railway Station; all volcanic: quite cleared of stones; oacli 40s, 455, 555, OOs, 80s, and 90s per ft. MOUNT EDEN—Choico Villas of 0 and 7 rooms, quite now; fitted with rangee, grates, Venotian blinds, and copper boilers; £520. Small deposit.and the balance can bcarranged on Bulldmg Society terms. EDENDALE—Now Four-roomed Cottago near Riding School; Tery cheap. VICTORIA AVENUE - Freehold Dwelling Houses, 6rooms: very cheap. MOUNT ALBERT—Comfortable Villa with 2 acres splendid volcanic soil; good situation; Railway Station at hand; omnibußOß almost ovory hour: price, only £(i6O. MOUNT ALBERT—2 Acres and Houso of 10 ---rooms on main road clopo to station. AVONDALK-Adjolning Railway Station, 50 Acres, cheap; extensive main road frontage; good for cutting up. AVONDALE-50-Aero Farm, all under culti vation. NEW LYNN—IO-Acre Farm and Residence WAIKOMITI—A compaot block, 200 acres partly Improved, nil fensed, at £10 an acre. Railway Station, and plenty of water. WAIKOMITI—From 5 to 30 acres, from £10. HELENSVILLE—I3 Allotments in the town ship. Very clican. OKAHU, near Dargaville—Bo Acres good Kauri Bush. TAUHOA—The koy of a largo trading district. Wharf and Buildings for Store, with adjoin ing lands. A good investment. Vory cheap. £5 los per Acre—Choice Farm. 250 aores, good land, mostly In crops, comfortable family Rosidence, and altogether a roady-mado home. £4 per Acre—Excellent Farm near Mahurangi, Dwelling-house and outbuildings complete, and almost new. ELLEKSLIE) Surrounding the Railway Sta- ELLERSLIE ( tion. I_and all volcanic. ELLERSLIE [ (47 Allotments ) ELLKRSLIE) J 47 Allotments f ) Also, ( I 51 Acres. ) Can bo hail on vory advantageous terms. NORTH SHORE —Midway between tho two Wharves. Allotments at 50s and COs. NORTHCOTE) Tho best Building Sites to tho NORTHCOTE > District. Villa Residence, NORTHCOTE. 5 rooms ; quito new. NORTHCOTE—Allotments from £33 each. NORTHCOTE—SmaII Farms from £15 per aero. NORTHCOTE—Improved Farm, with Houbo; good spring water. £30 por acre. Cuas. Williamson, HOUSE, LAND, & FINANCIAL AGENT* HIOH-ST., NEAR SIIORTLANIVST. Bankers: National Bank of Now Zealand. RENTS and INTEREST Collected. MONEY Invested for Capitalists on First class Securities without chahoic Six por cent allowed on deposits until invested. MORTGAGES and LOANS Negotiated. BUILDING SOCIETY SHARES Bought. ESTATES Managed for Absentees. HOUSES TO LET and PROPERTIES FOR SALE placed upon my Lists Free of Charge ALLOTMENTS Bought and Houses Built on the Weekly Payment System. BUILDING ALLOTMENTS FOR SALE AT PER FOOT:— ■ Nowmarket. 80s West-street. 50s Mount Eden Rood,£lUlos Hepburn-street, 80s Randolph-stroot Ligar Place, (los Bond-street, 25s Emmott-strect, t'2s 6d Bercsford-stroct. JOs Conquoßt Place. £6 Howo-Btroet, 'J»b Duke-street. 80s Hackott-street, 50s William-street. 80s Northcote, 10s CustomhonsH-streot O'Connell-Btrcct, 60s Fort-street (louse), 00s And in various other streets at low rates. £4000 TO LEND, In Sums ot £10 and upwards. on good securities. £8 YEARLY—Allotments to bo Leased In Howo and Borosford streets for Long Term of Years. Money lout to build with If desired. £700—New Villa Hesldenco For Salo on Pon sonby main rood. 8 rooms; gas and city water. £200.—Now Houso and Large Allotment For Sale in Newton on easy terms. MOUNT EDEN.—Newly-orectcd Villa Resi dence, with concrete tank, detached wash house, stable, buggy houso, large orchard and gardon. £000. SEAFIELD ROAD. — Six-roomed Houso, noarly now, very convenient: price, £450. £1,600 — Gentleman's VILLA RESIDENCE For Sale, within 20 minutes from Queen-street. Every accommodation, fine sea view, splendid orchard and garden, paddock for cow. Owner leaving tho colony; will bo sold a bargain. LAKE TAKAPUNA-20 and 30-acre Farms For Salo. oxcellent land, at £15 per aero. £>50.—New houso fer salo In Upper Queen street; well finished: vory pleasant vlow. SPRING-STREET, Freeman's Bay-6-roomcd Houso For Sale, woll finished i olty water, and all othor convonlenoes. Prico. £350. NELSON-STREET - 2 Brick Semi-detached Villa Residences For Sale, with largo allotment and fine view. Chance for speculator. KYBER PASS-Now Shop and Dwelling house of 5 rooms and soullory For Sale, In the best position for business in this thoroughfare. AIICH HILL-5-roomod Houso For Salo (new); allotment, 50 __ 430; £210. Also 4 rooms and scullery; £120: leasohold. MOUNT EDEN ROAD-Substantially-built 7-roomed House For Sale ; gas; largo allotment. Price, £600. NORTH SHORE—New Soven-roomed House For Sale, near Cheltenham Beach ; very con venient; large allotment; price. £175. Also New 4-roomcd Houso with largo shed, £225. £280—New Six-roomed House For Salo near Eden Vine Hotel: well-finished; cheap. MOUNT EDEN—New Four-roomod Houso with bay window For Salo: volcanic soil. £17S. Also, Soven-roomed House; quito now ; bay window, Venetian blinds, every accommoda tion. Price. £520. £190—New House For Sale In Keppell-strcct allotment planted with fruit trees. REMUERA—I2 acres of Land For Salo. with houso, stable, &c. Magnificent view of harbour. £350—7-roomed Houso (now) For Sale, off Hep burn-street : kitchen range, city water laid on. ROCKY NOOK-New Cottago for Sale in most salubrious portion of this fast rising dis trict : fitted with register grate, colonial oven. PONSONBY—Six-roomed House and Stable. £380. Large Six-roomed House for £100. DEVONPORT—House and 4 acres garden For Sale. Fruit Trees in full bearing. Also, Four roomed House and scullery. Quite new; large allotment. Prico £205. Grand view of Auckland. £160 —HOUSE and Allotment For Sale in William-street, near St. James's Church. HOUSE at Mount Eden, with about two acros ground, having a main frontage of 417 ft.; orchard, garden, cow-shed, pigsty, fowl-house, &c. Price £750. Easy terms. HAMILTON (Waikato)—Houso and acre of ground For Sale, two minutes' walk from Bank of New Zealand, for £95. Lot 321. WAIKIEKIE—Eighty Acres atWaikiekie for £65. Splendid chance for working man. NORTHCOTE — Seven-roomed House, out buildings, &c, and 30 Acres of Land, For Sale; Vory Cheap. Grand view of the harbour. Also, New 7-roomed House and nearly 6 acres. DEVONPORT, Lake Rood — Several very ohoice Villa Siteß For Salo, having road and sea frontages, and possessing the finest landscape views to bo found around Auckland. WAITEMATA RIVER imONTAGE-Land For Sale at £2 per acre, in large or small blocks. BRIGHTON ROAD, Parnell — Six-roomed Houbo For Sale, allotment 40 x 100. Price £300. PONSONBY —New Six-roomed House and Workshop For Sale; two allotments; two frontages. Easy terms. FARMS also For Sale at Waikomiti, Paremo remo, Waitakerei, Mahurangi, North Shore, Papakura, &c. Also, see Lißt in " New Zealand Herald " and " Weekly News." CHAS. WILLIAMSON, ESTATE AGENT, HIGH-STREET FJ. MOSS & CO., • HOUSE, LAND. & ESTATE AGENTS. We beg tr Inform Owners of Property that Houses or And, for RENTAL OR SALE, are • entered In itir Registry Free of Charge, for the informatij-i of those who favour us with a cal at our offices,'ln Shortland-atreet. Money to Lend at Current Rates ot Interest. MT. CLAYTON, • HOUSE, LAND, COMMISSION AGENT AND SHIP BROKER Allotments for Sale at Hamilton, Newcastle Alexandra, and North Shore. Money lent on good security. Offlce: 30. Insurance Buildings.



Sporting. T\ U N E D I N (J U P , TO BE RUN ON FEBRUARY 21,1581. 2000 TfCKKTS, AT 10s EACH. DON QUIXOTE Will hold a Consultation on the abovo event. Prizes Distributed as Follows:— First Horse .. £3001 Four Cash Prizes Second Horso .. 100 at £25 .. .. £100 Third Horso .. ,10 Ten Cash Prizes Starters, divide .. 100 |at £10 .. ..100 Non-Starters, do.. 150 I TwcntyCashPrizes I at £5 .. .. 110 £7001 £300 TOTAL .. .. .. £1000 In reference to the abovo, DON QUIXOTE would respectfully remind his friends and the public generally that the Sweep will close in a few daj s Intending Investors, who have not already taken their tickets, will oblige by doing so at once, to save disappointmo Tho Committee will he appointed from the ticket-holders, who will havo sole control over I ho drawing. Please Address— DON QUIXOTE, Care of li. IT. Kceslng, Victoria-street, Auckland; Or, DON QUIXOTE, Care of I. Bloom, Wcllcsley-street, Auckland. AN E M O' S .« CONSULTATION ON THE DUNEDIN CUP AND MELBOURNE CHAMPION RACE. 2,000 Members at Ton Shillings each. Each Ticket has Two Separate Chances. DUNEDIN CUI>. MELBOURNE CHAMPION Run February 2lßt, RACE. 1831. Run March Bth, 1881. First Horso ..£l5O First Horse ..£l5O Second Horse'-v.'. 100 Second Horso .. 100 Third Horse .. 75 Third Horso .. 75 Starters (dlv.) .. 75 Starters (div.) .. 75 Non-stwters (div.) 100 Non-starters (dlv.) 100 £5i 0 £500 Will close on or about February 19th. Applicants (by letter only) must enclose Two Stamps for Replies. Address:—"A. Nemo, care of F. Tomlinson, Barrel Hotel, Parnell, Auckland.'' T A DON'S GRAND CONSULTATION ON THE DUNEDIN CUP, 1884. Will Closo about February 18th, 1831. To be Rim February 21st. G,OOO TICKETS AT 10s EACH. 107 PHIZES DISTItI 11UTKI> AS FOLLOWS :— Ist Horso.. .. £1,000 2 Pi-ties at £100 £200 2nd Horso .. 100 2 Prim is lit £50 .. 100 Srdlforso.. .. '-'00 1 Prizesn tj.25 .. 100 Starters (dlv.) .. :iOO 10 Prizes at £10 100 Non-Starters (div.) 100 10 Prizes at £.1.. 200 £2,300 £700 TOTAL £3,000. Each Tickot has six chances, being drawn six times, thus making it possible for One Ticket to win six prizes. In all La Don's Consultations members of the Press are privileged to have their names placed on the Committco roll for drawing. Persons taking twenty-tlve Tickets reeeivo tho Banio privilege. For the encouragemont of Companies, persons tailing twenty-five Tickets will receive Ono Ticket aB commission. La Don's last Consultation of 0,000 shares filled five days before date of race. P.O. Orders, Bank Notes, or Drafts accepted; add exchange to Cheques, and two Stamps for reply and result. Note.—The namos and addresses of the throe principal winners may be obtained by the Press on application to tho undersigned, but not for publication. Result posted to all Subscribers. Tickots may be obtained by k-ttor only from LA DON, Caro of S. A. Asher, Box 301, Post-office, Auck land, or 256, Queen-street, Auckland. Plcaso write, in a legible hand, full name and address. Registered Letters not accepted. Telegrams not accepted. win ci™ Registered 11,000 IS H£, Letters and MEMBERS. 18ui February, Telegrams not 18S4- Accepted. rkUNBDI N C UP, 188 4 1 11,100 MEMBERS AT 10s. 290 TRIZES. DUNEDIN CUP."" 217 CASH AWARDS. 10 Nominations. 3 at 100 £300 FIRST £1000 10 „ 50 500 SECOND 800 10 „ 20 200 THIRD 100 20 „ 15 300 STARTERS, about 30 „ 12 300 £50 each 350 30 „ 10 300 NON-STARTERS 10 „ 8 320 £25 each 1000 50 „ 0 300 51 „ 5 270 Wl5O 217 Prizcß. £2850 P.O. Orders preferred. Two stamps must bo enclosed for replies. One Shilling added to country cheques, and all Letters Addressed :— C ADA. MANTUA, ) 296 J Caro of Mr Abraham, I 290 PRIZES ) Box 851, Post-oilico, ( PRIZES (, Dunedin. ; N.B.—Any bonafuie Subscriber can, onanpll cation.obtain names and addressos of tho tnroo principal Winners in Dunedin Cup. The Press can, on application, obtain nnmes and addresses of threo principal winners in Cup and three principal winnors of Cash Prizes; in addition to which, ADA extends to tho Managers of tho Dunedin daily papers the privilogo—at all times —of inspecting nor books. i__TO;hor Consultatlonists should copy this ast clause also. k FORTUNE FOR 58. Registered 1,8 P°***n°« Letters or ml ffl{,, Tir. U™ Orders Telegrams CON nn rtTS Payable to notaccepted. Dul , B^ n N cSp.lßß4 •*•<!«"***• £5,000. Will close on or about FEBRUARY 19,1881 DUNEDIN CUP, 1884, To be Run at Dunedin on February 11, 1881. 20,000 MEMBERS Jr!t &S BACH, 301 PRIZES, to bo distributed as follows !- CAsn Awards. First., _ _ £500 6at 100 .. £500 Second _ _ 301 Mat 50 .. 500 Third.. .. __ 2<o 20at 25 _ 500 Starters divide „ 600 40 at 1210s __ 500 Nou-Starters div. 500 80 at 66s .. 600 100 at 6 -600 £2,000 £3 000 Grand Total .- .. _ £5,000. Will close on or about February 19,1884. Each Ticket has soven separate ohances— Race and Cash Awards being drawn for separately. When convenient please send P.O. Order (payable to Adainastor) ;by so doing you protect yourself against loss, as it is equal to registra tion. Country Cheques must have Is exchange added, and marked correct by bank. Two stamps must be sent for reply and resulL My Consultation will be advertised in all the principal papers In New Zealand. If stamps are sent, plcaso add Is In the £ extra. Programmes sent Free on application. NOTICE.-Not Less than TWO TICKETS SENT TO ANY ONE ADDRESS. Result will bo sent to every shareholder directly after the drawing. N.B.—The Press of New Zealand can know, by applying to tho undermentioned, where the three principal prizes go, also their names and address, If required, but not for publication. Registered I ADAMASTOR, Post-office Letters or Care of Orders or Telograms I Lyons & Hart, Bank Notes notaccepted. P.O. Box 151, preferred. I Dunedin. HYDNEY GOLD CUP. TO BE RUN ON EASTER MONDAY. Tho Great "MALABAR" Club aro desirous of making it known to their numerous patrons and the public that tho First of their Series of Consultations on the abovo event is NOW OPEN. NO. 1 OF OUR SERIES. SHARES, 5s EACH. The Press exposures of the bad and worth ess amongst sweep promoters has had the effect of reSting those gentlemen to private life, and ft is all tho more to be hoped that those who now remain, tried and true though they be, should have at each drawing a Press represen tative, to prove beyond a doubt tlie genuine ness of the affair. First Horso .. £1,0001 Starters divide..£2oo Second do. .. 100 Non-starters do. 200 Third do. .. 200 Total .. £2,000 The public, on reading the foregoing, will at once obscrvo 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 £1,000, you require to invest ono pound, whereas, in this our great effort, you merely require to in vest 5s 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 othani. FOUR TICKETS FOR £1; But ono or more will bo sent to any address. Prospectus free on application. Enclose envelope, plainly directed. Result of each drawing sent at once to every subscriber. Tickets sent by return post. Address by letter only, " MALABAR," care O. E. Wilson, Pas toral Chambers, George-atrcet, Sydney, N.S.W.



Sporting. ■\TOTICE TO THE SPORTING _Ll PUBLIC. As I intend leaving for the Dunedin Autumn Meeting on Thursday next, my Customers and tlie Sporting Public in general are informed that my Book on forthcoming events will be loft Willi tin MAY, who will also pay and receive during ray absence. J. ENKO, Auckland. February 9.1884. MARTINI - HENRY'S CONSULTATION ON AUSTRALIAN CUP AND CHAMPION STAKES. 2,000 MEMBERS AT 10s. ONE TICKET CAN WIN £300. Melbourno Champion Australian Cup, run Stakes, run March 8, March C, 1881. 1881. Ist Horse .. ..£l5O lat Horse .. ..£l5O 2nd Horse.. .. l'O 2nd Horse.. .. 100 3rd Horse .. .. 75 3rd Horso .. .. 75 Starters .. .. 75 Starters .. .. 75 Non-starters .. 100 Non-starters .. 100 £500 £500 Wi 1 close March J. 18_1. Applications by letter, with two amps. Address .•-MARTINI-HENRY, Care J Condon TmsTi.ic Hotel. Auckland. Drawing (f O L A\ The Press under super- | _ in any dis vision of MONTES' trlct can, on Committee application chosen from „„. TarTTrn . to the ad shareholders J CONSULIA-1 dress below, „,„>. [obtain the TION names of Registered principal Letters or ON me winners, but Telegrams not for pub notaccopted. (.DUNEDIN CUP.,/ licatlon. 6,000 Members at 10s, WILL CLOSE 19m FEBRUARY, 1884. Dunedin Cup. I Casii Awards, Ist Horse.. _ £800 2at .. .. £50 2nd Horse .. 100 4at .. .. 25 3rd Horse.. .. 2<o 50 at __ 10 Starters (dlv) .. 200 60 at .. .. 5 Non-starters (dlv) 100 £1.000 £2,000 Post-offlce Orders preferred, payable to "Lola." Cheques from country must have Is added extra for exchange. Horses and Cash Awards drawn separately — making five dis tinct drawings. Tickets can be obtained by letter only. 6,000 ( Address— > 6,000 Members at LOLA MONTES Members at 10 Shillings.) (Care Mr A. Moss), 110 Shillings. Will close 1 Box 317, f Will close February 19, Post-office, I February 19, 1881. V D U N X I) I Nj 1884 Educational. If. R E N O II O L A SSE S. is. ai.iun~v7t_t_evat., French Visiting Master to the Girls' High School and livo of I lie leading Private Schools. M.A.V. contemplates forming two French Classes at his private residence. Tlie flrst Class is intended for Youn^ Ladies who, having left school, desire to continue their studies in the French language, and will be held on TUESDAYS, at half-past four. Tho second Class (for beginners) will be held on SATUR DAYS, at half-past three. Terms: One Guinea per quarter (in advance). Names of intending membors will be received on and after MONDAY, the 11th of February, 1881, at M. Villoval's Residence, corner of Liverpool-street and Karangahape Road. Private Lessons: Terms on application. O N S O N B V ROAD, Mrs and the Misses SHAYLE GEORGE beg to inform their Old Friends and Pupils that they will Re-open their School on WEDNES DAY, the 3Uth instant. A sound and thorough English Education, with French. Music, Danc ing, and Needlework, will be offered on mode rato terms. R W. H. WEBB, L.S.S.A., 4c, ACADEMY OF MUSIC, OAK HOUSE, HOBSON-STREET (3 doors from Cook-stroot), Teaohor of Pianoforte, Organ, Harmonium' and Harmony. Terms on application. In Classes— RUDIMENTS OF MUSIC THEORY OF MUSIC HARMONY, There aro seporate 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 of the PIANOFORTE AND HARMONIUM. Address Caro of Mr A. Kady, Auckland Music Warehouse, Queen-street. Boots and Shoes. ii, E - 0 P E N I N G OF GARRETT BROS.' WAREHOUSE. Having been Closed for the lost wo Months in eonsoquenco of the late FIRE, we now have much pleasure in informing our custom 3rs and tho general public that we are NOW OPEN FOR BUSINESS, with the LARGEST STOCK IN NEW ZEALAND, VALUED at £12,000. Which will be Sold at the following prloes for CASH ONLY: s.d. s. d Men's Watertights, own make 8 11 worth 11 0 Men'B Bluchers, own make .. 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 make .. 811 worth 14 0 Youths' Boots, own make .. 4 6 worth 7 0 Women's Elastics, own mako 6 6 worth 11 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 6 worth 9 0 Ladies' Evening Shoes .. ..56 worth 10 6 Ladies' Walking Shoes.. .. 7 6 worth 14 0 Ladies' Best Evening Shoes .. 8 6 worth 14 6 Children's Boots 1 3 worth 2 6 Children's Boots 16 worth 3 6 Children's Shoes 1 11 worth 4 v Ladies' Best White Kid 8.5... 5 6 worth 10 Ladies' Button Boots .. .. 10 6 worth 18 Children's Button Boots from Half-a-Crown. t3T Spaco will not permit us to givo a list of all our prices, but wo guaranteo all othor Goods at equally low prices, GARRETT BROTHERS, TANNERS, CUI-RIKI-B, WOOL MERCHANTS, LEATHER AND UOOT MANUFACTURERS AND IJirORTERS. Tannery and Works, Avondale. FACTORY AND WAREHOUSE, WAKE FIELD-STREET, AUCKLAND; and at Napier, Gisborne, New Plymouth, and Waipawa. Insurance. mi-IE COLONIAL MUTUAL LIFE ± ASSURANCE SOCIETY (LIMITED). Chuck Offices in New Zealand: High-street, Dunedin. DIRECTORS: Edwin J. Spence (Dalgcty and Co.), Chairman. W. J. M. LABNAOH, C.M.G.. M.H.R. Hon. George McLean, M.L.C. Robert Stout. ALL PROFITS BELONG TO THE MEMBERS. Policies Unconditional, UNcnALLENQAHLE, and Indefeasible. H. S. H. LYALL, Secretaby. Gentlemen required to act as Travelling Agents. Liboral- terms to capable men. mHE MUTUAL ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF VICTORIA (LIMITED). Offices Throughout the Australasian Colonies. FOR LIFE ASSURANCE, ENDOWMENTS, AND ANNUITIES, AUCKLAND BRANCH. offices—national bank buildings, wyndham-stuket, Local Directors: R. C. Barstqw, Esq., Ohairman. D. B. Cruiqkshank, Esq. Hon. E. Mitciielson, M.H.R. Bankers National Bank of New Zealand (Limited). A BRANCH of the above Society has been OPENED IN AUCKLAND, and business is now being conducted here. T. D. EDMONDS, Resident Secretary. "XTEW ZEALAND INSURANCE J_l\ COMPANY (FIRE AND MARINE). Capital £1.000,000. Paid-up and Reserve Fund 5........ £100,00.. Protection from FIRE or MARINE LOSS Can be Effected in this Company. CLAIMS MET WITH PROMPTITUDE AND LIBERALITY. JAMES. BUTTLE, Managor.



Tenders THAMES VALLEY.ROTORUA RAILWAY. CONTRACT FOR SUPPLY OF PURIRI. Tenders will be received until Noon of MON DAY, the 16th day of February, for the Supply of Puriri Timber for Waggon Framing. Speci fication and list of sizes can be seen at the ofllce of the undersigned. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. STEWART _fc HUNTER, Civil Engineers. Shortland-3trcet, January 28, 1881. TmDEN TERRACE DISTRICT. FORMATION OF SUMMER-STREET. Tenders for above Contract will bo received until noon on THURSDAY, February 21, at our olllee, Colonial Bank, where plans and specifica tion may be seen. BOYLAN & LUNDON. Civil Engineors. m O BUILDERS. Tenders will be received by the undersigned until noon of February iO, for the Erection of 3 Shops and Dwelling-houses in Hobson-strcot. Plans at our Offices, Queen-street. P, HERAPATH & SONS, Architects. m O BUILDERS. Owing to change of site, Fresh Tendors for the Erection of tho Auckland Baptist Taber nacle, on Queen-street, will be received until noon on SATURDAY, tho 23rd instant. Plans, &c, at No. 8, South Britisli Chambers. EDMUND BELL, Architect. mO BUILDERS. Tenders will be received until Noon of TUESDAY, the 19th instant, for the Erection of a House and Outbuildings at Paterangi, Wal kato. Plans, &a, at No. 8, South British Chambers. EDMUND BELL. Architect. mO EXCAVATORS AND CARTERS. Tenders will be received till noon on SATUR DAY, Kobruary 16,1881, for excavating an allot ment, Lome street. Particulars at the Ofllce of J. J. HOLLAND, Builder, Lorne-stroct TO BUILDERS.—Tenders will be re ceive I until noon of THURSDAY, the Hth Inst., for the erection of a House at Mount Eden.—Apply to James Stokes, Stokes's Road, Mount Eden. '"' TENDERS Wanted for the Removing of two Houses.—Apply at Wellington Hotel Wellington-street. I Butchers. "IT E A T 1 MEAT! BEEF! MUTTON! THE NEW QUEEN-STREET SHOP is NOW OPEN (Opposite Mprrin nnd Company). Finkst Auckland-grown Bkep and Mutton Shipping and Families Supplied and Waited on for Orders. . . ROBERT EARRELL, SHIPPING AND FAMILY BUTCHER. N.B.—The Meat must be cleared out on Saturday Night. No reasonable offer re fused. nVTOTICE OF REM OVA L.— _Ll R. D. GILES begs respectfully to announce to his numerous friends and the public generally that he has erected Now Premises, specially adapted to meet the require ments of his increasing trade, at tho Queen street Entrance to the City Market (opiioslte Mr Joslah Martin's Photographic Gallery), where he solicits a continuance of the patronage hitherto bostowed on him. Fresh Beef, Mutton, and Lamb daily. Dairy-fed Pork and Veal of first-class quality. All Meat sold at Lowest Market Ratos. Please note tho above address. Business Notices. /""I EORGE ADAMS begs to inform his \JC friends and the public generally that ho has started his Express at Rcmuera, and hopes, by strict attention to business, to merit a share of support. Order Book at Messre B. Tonks and Co.'s, and Mossrs Clark and Edwards's, Now market. MIL KEESING, Licensed Water • Works Plumber, No. 62; Victoria street, opposite Holland and Butler's. Water laid on at tho very lowest rates. Plumbing and Qas-fltting promptly attended to. Tinware always on hand, or made to order. Repairs neatly and promptly executed. Cheapest Shop in Town. "XTEW DRESSMAKER'S AND MIL i.I LINER'S ESTABLISHMENT. - MRS DAVY has much pleasure in informing tho Ladies of the City of Auckland and Suburbs that she has commenced business in Hobson stroet. opposite Clyde House, as DRESS MAKER and MILLINER, and hopes, by endea vouring to please and by Reasonable Charges, to merit a share of the Ladies' patronage. Straw Hats and Bonnets Cleaned. Also, Music, Draw ing, and Wax and other Fancy Work taught by tho ilisses Davy. , "yALENTINES ! VALENTINES !! Tho Newest Designs in VALENTINES, Plush, Satin, Hand Painted, Perfumed, Comio, and Sentimental. A Large Stock to Seleot From. H. A. COLS ON. Stationer and Bookseller, Victoria-street (near Corner of Hobson-street), Auckland. TDONSONBY VINEYARD GRAPES. GRAPES. GRAPES. Wholesale and Retail. THOMAS STEADMAN. & CO., Seed Merchants, Next to Mr Wiseman's, Queen-Btreet. HRISTOFLE AND CIE, PARIS, Makers of Finest PLATEDWARE of all kinds, FORKS and SPOONS heavily plated on hard, white metal. CHRISTOFLE MAKES ONLY ONE QUALITY THE VERY BEST KNOWN. Each piece guaranteed by the name CHRISTOFLE, and the weight of silver thereon stamped. Buyers wanting good value aro ad vised to get CHRISTOITLE'S PLATE. Wholesale Agoncy; 100, Elizabeth-street Mel bourno. ITOHN TUCKEY, Undkmakeb, 1 tl Victoria-street West, a Begs to notify to the Public of Auok- I land that ho has commenced Business a In tho above line, and trusts, by civility H and strict attention to business, to merit H a share of public support. Interment of I Adults from £6 10s; do. of Children, £3 ■ 10s. N.B.— Note the address: _t J. TUCKEY, Victoria-street West. B TT OUSE EXCHANGE. A. SCOTT & CO., Wholesale Agonta, Firth's Mill, 73, Queen-street, having noticed the want of a systematic Exohange In Auckland for Houso Owners, In aiding them to find suitable tenants readily and economically, havo deter mined upon adding to their own business that °fa HOUSE EXCHANGE, There will be ono uniform charge through out Large houses or small.the Feo for entry In our books will be only 2s 6d, and ns the demand for houses of all sizes has been FAR greater than tho supply, we confidently look for the support of the general Household Public. Hours for this particular branch of the busi ness : From 0 to 10 a.m. and i to 5 p-m. HE NEW ZEALAND TOBACCO GROWING AND MANUFACTURING COMPANY (LIMITED). Head Office and Factory: Auckland.: IMPORTANT TOFARMERS. The above Company is desirous of com municating with Farmers and othors who are willing to grow Tobacco. Genuine Havana and American Seed and all information FREE, which can bo obtained at my office, Mercantile Chambers, next to Bank of Now Zealand. AUGUST VOLLBRACHT, Working Manager, December 1.1883. /DINGER ALE. GINGER ALE. JOHN GREY AND SONS, __Krated Water and Cordial Manufac turers, Beg to intimate that they are prepared to supply GINGER ALE Of superior quality In Quarts and Pints. The public will find this to be a DELICIOUS BEVERAGE. Also, on hand, and to arrive— 200 CASKS OF CORRY'S CELEBRATED BELFAST GINGER ALE. Edjen Crescent and Albert-strsst. T-\EVONPORT, NORTH SHORE WELLS BRO 8" CAHTEItS, CARRIERS, ETC. . Bricks, Lime, Shells, Ash Tiles, to,, always on hand. •.,</-.. Jgfc ■______~■



Amusements. ABBOTT'S OPERA HOUSE, Lessees and Directors: MESSRS WILLIAMSON. GARNER, AND MUSGROVE. THE ROYAL AOMIC APERA fIOMPANY. OVAL L>OMIC UPERA t/OMPANY. SATURDAY, FEB. 16, At a quarter-to-eight precisely, GRAND INAUGURAL NIGHT OF THE ROYAL COMIC OPERA SEASON. TWENTY-FOUR NIGHTS. First production in Auckland of tho world famed Comic Opera, LA MASCOTTE ( THE )LA MASCO'I TK LAMASCOTTE4 Luck \ LA MASCO'I TH_ LA MASCOTTE ( Brinqkr. J LA MASCOTTE (Tho English adaptation by Recce and Farnie). This celebrated work has beon performed to overwhelming audiences thoroughout Victoria, New South Wales, and South Australia, every where creating a great furore, public Press unit ing in ono general opinion that for purenefs of plot, tuneful music, taking vocalisation, ex cellent orchestral rendoring. elegant costumes, and appropriate appointments, IT HAS NEVER BEEN EQUALLED. The New Zealand tour of the ROYAL COMIC OPERA COMPANY Will be under the personal supervision of Mr GEORGE MUSGROVE. PRICES OF ADMISSION . on the evenings of performance: Dress Circle and Or " chestra Stalls .. Six Shillings Stalls Four Shillings Pit Two Shillings POSITIVELY the LAST THREE DAYS for The SALE of FAMILY TICKETS, Available and transferable for any night during tho season, at the following prices :— Drees Circle and Orchestra Stalls (20 Tickets) £5 Stalls (20 Tickets) £3 To ho obtained at Mr Lennox's, Stationer, Queen-street, whore Seats can also bo secured for tho First Six Nights. N.B.—Subscription List and sale of Family Tickets will positively close on SATURDAY, ltith February, at 2 o'olock p.m. ADVANTAGE TO SUBSCRIBERS : Holders of Family Tickets will be admitted a quarter of an hour before tho public. A Reduction Is gained in the Price of Admis sion of One Shilling on each Ticket. ■ The crush at tho Ticket Offlce is avoided. 0. NOBILI, Business Manager. SUBURBAN TOUR OP ROBSON'S GREAT PANORAMA OF THE EGYPTIAN WAR. Masonic Hall. Onehunga, THIS (Thursday) EVENING, and TO-MORROW (Friday). Feb. 14 and 15. Front, 2s; Back, Is. Children, half-price. Commence at 8. The "Herald." January 18, says:—"The best we have had In Auckland." FOR A QUIET GAME of BILLIARDS, go to the WELLEBLEY PRIVATE BILLIARD-ROOM, Wellesley-btreet (Nearly Opposite Opera House). TWO FIRST-CLASS TABLES, Under the Management of CHAS. F. ANDREWS, TOBACCONIST, &c. Best Brands of Cigars and Tobacco only kept QUEEN'S THEATRE, TUAM-STREET, CHRISTCHUPCH, TO LET. Tho abovo Theatre Is now finished, and replete with every requisite and comfort; not to be equalled in the colohies. Has seating accommo dation;for 2,000, is centrally situated, and com mands one of tho most numerous populated environs of tho city. For Torms, Vacant Datosl and all particulars, apply to J. GARDNER, Manager, I, Brighton Chambers, Cashel-street, Christehurch, Excursions, Picnics, &c. ANNUAL PICNIC OF THE AUCKLAND BUILDERS' ASSOCIATION Will take Place on FRIDAY. FEBRUARY 15, AT ST. HELLIER'S BAY. Steamer Takapuna will leavo Queen-street Wharf at 9.15 a.m. sharp. Note.—Tickets of Mr C. Wright (Sec.) or any' of the Members. - A BAND WILL BE IN ATTENDANCE. Timber. pAPAKURA SAW MILLS, HUNUA. Having a largo supply of KAURI Logs, wo aro now prepared to Execute Orders to any size; dressed T. and G., etc COULTHARD BROS. Stewabt & Garlick, Agents, Fort>treet, Auckland. HE UNION STEAM SAW, MOULD ING, SASH, AND DOOR COMPANY (LIMITED). WHOLESALE TIMBER DEALERS. MANUFACTURERS OF DOORS, SASHES, AND TURNERY. SUPPLIES IN WHOLESALE LOTS: SCANTLING BOARDS (Rough and Dressed) CEILING BOARDS WEATHER BOARDS (Rusticated or F. Edged) FLOORING AND LINING ARCHITRAVES SKIRTINGS MOULDINGS (of any pattern) DOORS, SASHES, and TURNERY, DEUVERED at any Publio Wharf In Auck land, or at the Company's Private Wharf, Mechanics' Bay. rhe Quality of the Company's Timber is Un surpassed, and Prioeß 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 On application at , MECHANICS' BAY OR CUSTOMS-STREET. pHEAP TIMBER. Wo are Selling good Second-class House building Timber at Bs, and Lining at 5s por 100 feet, and all othor descriptions in proportion, according to our reduced Prico-list for this month. Shingles, House Blocks, Posts and Rails at lowest rates. J. and H. SMYTH, Auckland-Waitakerei Sawing and Planing Mill Mount Edon Railway Station, 12th Dreombor, 1883. 1 » Musical. PIANOSA T H O W D E N PIANOS. .1. ■ " " " n PIANOS, PIANOS f QUEKN-BTRKKT, PIANOS. N __ PIANOS. MKXT PIANOSJ Banic OJt New ZEjaAln , DOUBLE OVER-BTRUNG JRON FRAMES By Asherberg, Man they, and Neuf old, VeryJCheap, and Superior any he hotCeve Imported QQ VICTORIA-STREET, ACCK- CjO* LAND (six doors from Albert-st. T. E. CARTER, WHOLESALE & RETAIL PICTURE FRAME MANUFACTURER. IMPORTER OF MOULDINGS, GLASS, PICTURES, SCRAPS. AND MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS. Teacher oi tho Pianoforte, Violin, Sot. For terms and testimonials see Brett's Alma nac Advertisement, page 87, and post free on application. Tuner and Repairer of Musical Instruments Public Baths. ~0~ T O B A I I to ROTH'S PUBLIO HOT, COLD, AND SHOWER BATHB. Victoria-imtEET East. Cfcarge-ONE SHILLING. Open all week daya from 6 a.m. to 9 tun., and SUNDAY MORN INGS from 6 till io a.m. The Bath-rooms are all Private, and supplied with every conven ience, Turkish towels, flesh and hair brushes, combs, respirators, aoane. fee. Select Bath rooms (private) for Lafflee every da/, at all hours, with female attendance. One Shllllug and Sixpence. Pleas*. 3»» the address-Vlcwria. street East, above tht, Sreyhound Hotel, a_>4 next the Cheap Bedding; and Furniture Mart Auckland, N.B.—Barber in fttno-fanm,