The Auckland Evening Star.

VOL XXIV.-NO. 4,345

AUCKLAND, N.Z., WEDNESDAY, APRIL 16, 1884

PRICJU: ONE PJSJNJNy.



Sbippiug. 4i&&'T V* h{:lmP MAILSTEAM- thk united S'l'.S'l KrtOK AMKRICA, VIA HONOLULU, TO GHKAT BRITAIN. Under Postal Contract with tho Governments of New Zealand and New South Wales. Pnssoncrors liookcd through to Liverpool, London, or Paris, vio thu Great Overland Itoad of Aiiiuricn. via tho Sleaniors of the Atlantic t/inefl from Now York. j ! Date of | Date of hteniner. jTons.l Sailing to Sailing to , I i Sydney ! 'iVisco. I 1834 „ , ~ Onoinbout 1881. Zoolandia 3,200 May 3 May 27 City of Sydney.... s.im \iav:it _ Australia a,2oti Juiio 23 April 2!) FARES:- First-class ffil and upwards StceniKo £32 3s M aud upwarda First-class to San Francisco ...CiO Steerage .pStj) Through Cabin Passengers are pormfttod to lay over at Honolulu, or any of the cities of the United States, not to exceed six months. SOUTHERN PACIFIC ROUTE. Passengers to and from Enropo may, without extra oost, avail themselves of the Southern . Pacific Railroad and its connections, thereby avoiding tho winter cold of the Northern route. No Shipping Ordor3 will be issued after i p.m. on the day beforo tho jailing of ateamors for San Kranoisco. For freight ratos and ail other Information apply to THOS. T. GAMBLE, Agent, Lower Queen-street. JTNION STEAMSHIP ,T c "Sl22f« COMPANY OF NEW 1; S PX>^ S\ ZEALAND (LIMITED). !" TIMK TABLK.-APRII. FOR TARANAKI, NELSON, PICTON, WEL LINGTOJJ, LYTTELTON, AND WEST COAST PORTS (from Manukau). Steamer. | Date of Sailing. | Hawba I 't«es., 22, S a.m. I 7.15 a.m. RotorPA I Tues.. 29,11 a.m. I 8.10 a.m. FOR GISBORNE, NAPIER, WELLINGTON, LYTTELTON, AND PORT CHALMERS (from Auckland). Waibora I Thurs., 17, noon I — Te Ajtac I Thurs., 21, noon | — FOR GISBORNE, NAPIER, AND WEL- LINGTON. South. CRoas [ Tues., 22,5 p.m, | — FOR MELBOURNE (VIA BLCFF). WAiHOBAt ] Thurs., 17, noon I — Tb Anau I Thurs., 21, noon I — } Calls at Hobart. FOR SYDNEY. Waiharapa I Tues., 22. j p.m | — FOR SUVA AND LEVUKA. Penguin I Mon., May 5,5 p.m. | — (No cargo after noon). FOR RUSSELL AND KAWAKAWA. Wairarafa 1 Tucs., 22,5 p.m. | — Cargo must be booked and alongside Two Hours before advertised timo of departure Passage Tickets rauot be taken at the Com pany'a Office (Auckland Branch). Fort-stroeU f^. AKIBNT LINE 1' Undor contract with tho New South Wales Government for tho conveyance of Mails. The following Steamships bol«nglng to thf Orient Co. and tho Paciflo Co. will leave SYDNEY and MELBOURNE on the under mentioned dates for IX)NDON. via ADELAIDE DIKGO. GARCIA (at steamor's option), SUEZ. and NAPLES:- Steamer. From Sydney. From Melb'urne. Cczco At>ril 26 May 2 Liouria May 10 May 16 Iberia Mayßl May3o And fortnightly thereafter. Through faroa to London, £21 to 675. Passcnj^rs socuro special advantages by booking through from New Zealand. Second clot's inisscngers hy Orif it steamer are provided will) fiiloon pHfifIKCS to Sydney or Melbourne. NAPLES TO LONDON by Rail.—Special nrrangements made with Mcsara Cook and Sons )r the issue of through tickets at greatly re- PASSAGES FROM LONDON.-SpeoialfaclU ticn allordcd tOr bringing out Friends and Relatives by pro-payment of the passaße-money SPKCIAL HKTURN TICKETS, available for IS months, arc issued at tho following rates :— First Saloon _ CH7 Socond Saloon « *77 PARCKIjS BOOKED THROUGH to LON DON at Reduced Rates. For further particulars apply to UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF NKW ZEALAND (LIMITED), Agents in New Zealand. x J- _ "XfORTHEIIN STEAM- J&j#d[^,■L'* Slirp CO- (LIMITED). Time-table.— April. (\v ea th e r and other Circum stances Permitting.) FROM QUEEN-STREET WHARF. FOR TAURANGA AND BAY OF PLENTY PORTS. BTKAMER. I PATK OF SAILING. Glcnelg I Thursday. 17,5 p.m. Wellington Monday, 21, 7 p.m. Wellington Thursday. 21, 7 p.m. Glenclg Monday, 28. 5 p.m. ' i Connects atTauranga for Opotiki Btafjjl and Bay of Plenty Ports every ( Tuesday. FOR RUB9KLL, WhANOAROA. AND MAJfOOKUI. Glonelg I Monday, 21, 6 p.m. Wellington | Monday, 28, 7 p.m. For Whanqarei, Whangarei Heads, and Manoapai. Macgregor | Every Tuesday, 7 p.m. For Whangarei and Wbanoarei Hkads (Carrying passengers and cargo for Waipu). Macgregor | Every Tuesday and Friday. 7 p.m. For Whangarei Heads, Parua Bay, Whan- GAREI, AND MaNOAPAI. Bowena 1 Every Thursday, 7 p.m. ' FROM MANUKAU. For Waitara. Argyle I Thursday, 17. 3 p.m. ff oß HOKIANGA. Argyle I Wednesday, 16,1 p.m. Cargo must be booked and alongside Two Houbs before advertised time of departure. Passage Tiokets must be taken at the Com pany's Office, No. 67. Qneon-street. Auckland. FOR WAITARA.—The s.s. ARGYLE will leave the Onehunga Wharf as above <weather and other circumstances permitting) TO-MORROW (Thursday), April .17, at 3 p.m.- Northern Steamship Company (Limited), Auck land ; or, A. Barnes. Onehunga. FOR HOKIANGA.—The b.s. ARGiLB will leavo Onohunga Wharf as above Steamship Company (Limited), Auckland, or, A. Barnes, Onehunga. jr * TX7AIUKU AND ONE iS^MT W HUNGA STEAM jffSL£ DKNAVIBATION CO. (Limitkd). TIME TABLE.-S.S. MANUKAU. April, 1881. Leave Onehunga: WaiukUl tthsi^o^. ifcto.p, m . 19-Satnrday. U. 30 a.m. 19-Saturday, 4 p.m. 2._ Monday. 2 p.m. 22 _ Tuead ", 7<30 a . m . K-Tuesday, 3.30 p.m. 23 _ Wed 7g. 3n a . m . 23-Wed^Sp.m. 21 _ Thurs toy. 9.30 p.m. 25—Friday (forManukau _ 28-Sa?urda 8y.G.30 na:m. 2«-S ? turday U a.m. 28-Monday, 7.30 a.m. 28-Monday. 12 noon 30-Wed., 9 a.m. 30-Wed., l.dO p.m. AU froighta payable befo^del^gr^goodfl. ' Managing Director £ Jf - rnHE KAMO COLLIERY jSKa^iSr -1- COMPANY'S fast and 412 tons register. 420 h.p., Capt J. CRAWFORD, w3l bo deapatohed as undor- FOR WB^NGAREI, WHANGAREI HEADS, MAN GAP AI, AND PARUA BAX. From Auckland: From Whangarei: April. Wednesday, 16, 8 p.m. Friday, 18,10 a.m. Monday 21 8 p.m. Tuesday, 22, 2 p.m. Wednesday, 23. 8 p.m. Friday, SUJ.3O a.m. Monday, 28,8 p.m. Tuesday, 29, 9.J0 a.m. AfciOACHruns in connection with the steamer to Waipu from tho Heads- , PaaaaKO Tickets must bo taken at Company s Offlco 11A, Queen-streot,or.Queen-street Wharf. Auckland. ,*■ "VTEW STEAMER ON ,|g^&<4r J3I THE KAIPARA. _r^ffffgffrff^MF Tho now and fast s.s. NEP. —ymfflrr^ TUNE will leave Helensville for Dargavihb. and intermediate stations) on atS.3O "-M-p^pl^^ PEARCK, g.s. Neptane. Saloon Faies, &; return Ticket available for two weeks. , , _ Saloon Fareß (Single), ss. r J- TjIOR SALE.-One Screw jffiSJf^A JP Steamer, suitable fortow //ffijjfjgjjL>»j nl r purposes.—For further in- apply to V. Davinn,



Shipping. oHTIHE NEW ZEA _^<af JL LAND SHIPPINC -fSfr^fm COMPANY' S "N^ Lflgfe REGULAR MONTHLY ■SSnlj f»O? DIRECT,STEAM LINI F/:.S H. °M f T0 London. Tho following Magnificent Full - poworoc otoamerq will be despatched as under:— 'p«,,n' Dn-i „» Probable Steamers. igx' D l™vt°le Dilte ot uefc. Departure. T) eparture Tovgariro 1,300 Lyttelton April British King.... 3.M!) .. May Aouanqi 1,200 .. June DOKIO 1.753 .. Jnly UuiTisn Qukkn .. 3,559 .. August Ruafehu 4,200 .. August Tho above are all new steamers, built of steel, »nd commanded by mon of groat experience. Tho passongor accommodation is roploto with every modern convenience, and tho dietary scale such as will sustain the well-earned repu tation of tho Company, The homeward routo will be via the Straits of Magellan (if woathor pormit), and tho time occupied is not oxpectod to exceed 15 days. An experienced surgeon will accompany eaoh atoamor. Passage Money: Saloon, from 60 guineas up wards; second cabin, 10 guincaa; stcorago, from 18 to 20 guineas. For further particulars apply to ' AUCKLAND OFFICE. A,s& HP™ NEW ZEALAND s&t±&& -L SHIPPING CO.'S .^|||^|Psf| g Smt i RANGITIKRI, FROM Consignees are requested to Pass Entries and obtain Delivery Orders from tho undersigned ; for thoir goods without delay, i Cargo impeding the discharge of tho vessel will be landed and stored at Consignees' risk and expense. THE NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING CO. (Limitkd), Agents. Auckland, ICMi April, ISSI. M^gT- QTEAM TO LONDON. (SBbkHppeninsularsoriental ™"" " " steam navigation COMPANY. FOR LONDON DIRECT. VTA COLOMBO o t ™ mn . Leave Leave Steamor. Sydney. Melbourne. 18sT 18841 Home April 30 May 6 Shannon- May 11 May 20 Parramatta May 28 June 3 Oautitake Juncll Junel7 Uavknna Juno2s July 1 And thenceforward i y ;ry alternate weok. Passengors and cargo bookod to London, Mar eilles, Italy, Egypt, India, China, and Japan itmoderate rates. Return tickets issued both to first and second tin passengers at especially low ratos. Cheap •esorved accommodation can be obtained in thta ■ompany s vesselß. Possengors booking at Auckland secure ipecial advantages. For all particulars apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agents. 18, Queen-street, Auckland. *J- ~ CJTEAM TO THAMES, JuS^^t IO Connootine with Kiver for STIRLING rORTH,OHINEMURI,WAI- TKKAUI{ i waihi. te AROHA GOLDFIELDS, MORRINSVILLK, 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 I EntorprUo I A. Milbank Wed. 4.30 p.m. — 12 p.m. Thurs. 5.30 p.m. — — Fri, - - I 5 p.m. Sat 3 a.m. — — __"[__ FROM THAMES: ~ | Rotomahana | EnterprißO lA. Milbank Wed. 9 a.m. — I — rhurs. 9.30 a.m. — 110 p.m. Fri. 11 a.m. — I — Sat. I 1.30 p.m. I - I 12 p.m. Return Tickets will ho issued (availablo for oither boat) from !)th to 10th April inclusive. Saloon Ten Shillings Scecrage. .Seven Shillings and Sixpence No cargo received for Rotomahana within half-un-hourof advertisod time of leaving. Not responsible for Shipping, Carrying, or discharging Livestock. r & xr^ Q S. COKOMANDEL. Jzsjdg&fr THOMAS SCOTT, MASTER. TIMK TABLE. Lcavos Auckland: Loaves Coromandel l April. April. Wednesday, 16,12 noon — _ Thureday, 17,12 nooD Friday, 18, 2 p.m. — _ Saturday, 19,12 noon Return Tickets (10s) will bo Issued during the J Weamer anQ other oircunißtances pormltting. Not responsible in shipping, carrying, or dis ° Ncfcargo received without shipping note, and within half an hour of advertised time of de parturo. ~ , . All parcels must be prepaid on board. A. R. H. SWINDLEY, Manager.B £Jr t^TEAM TO WADE and vfite^Bf^S" >5 PUHOI.—The S-s- TAM- will leave as (weather permitting) :— Auckland to Wade. Wade to Auckland. 16- Wednesday, 3 p.m. Return Thursday. Auckland to PuhoU Puhoi to Auckland. 19—Saturday, 8 a,m. — Kg^^eS?4gJS^^^i^StlS: Queon-st'reet. Not responsible for goods or par cels without shipping note. .— -—-. i mSE NEW ZEALAND .^lgggA X t SHIPPING COM ~^§^^^^^, {■ LONDON DIRECT. The splendid Clippor LOCH BREDAN 100 Al at Lloyds, 930 tons, R. Cumming, Master, is now receiving cargo, and will have quick despatch. As tho greater part ol hor cargo ia now engaged, early application for gpace is necessary. Apply to THE NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING COMPANY (Limited), Agents. . je "PASSENGERS' LINH jd&&£&&^ 0F PACKETS TO NEW Leadenhall-streot, London. The above line of ships are regnlar traders to quality, and the accommodation roomy Witt CoThn nun lderslgnea are empowered to pant colony. Return ships to London also leavß at almost regular intervals. Full particulars on application to CUUICKSHANK & CO..J X^Qll SALE (PRIVATELY). The favourite 8.8. LALLA ROOK.iI, Tonnage: Gross, 00: Net. 46. Now trading between Manukau and W&itara.. For f urthor particulars apply to G. JOHNSTON, Ge-ral Managr^uth^iUsh Insurance Co., — Z T~kEVONPORT STEAM \J FERRY COMPANY Tho above Company have a Jffc 'rrafßo Manager. 7~Z mEB NORTHERN j^g^4" I BIVERSXEAMNAVI rf^EBEB^GATION CO. (LTD.)-Increasod mm Manager and Sngiueer.



Laud and Estate Agents. riHAS. TT QSMO ND, LAND AND MONETARY AGENT, 116, QUEEN-STREET (Adjoining B. Tonka and Co.'B). TELEPHONE-No. 185. BANKERS! National Bank of Now Zealand (Limited),, Mortgages and Loocs Negotiated. Renta and Interests Collooted. Money Invested on First-clnsß Soourltloe without charge. Estates managed for absentees. Valuations and Arbitrations 'jndortakon. Native Laud ntlairs specially understood. Houses to 1-ut and Properties lor Sale placed on my list Iroi: of charge. Evory description of landed property bought or sold to order. Large sums to lend on first-class socuritlos. JJOUSES TO J^KT. SYMONDS-STRKET-A commodious Family Resldenco nf It rooms, with gas and water laid on; wash-house and all necessary outbuild ings. With tho Houso it is desired to Lot tho superior Mocj^rn Furnituro contained thoroin. Kent, £H per week. VALLEY ROAD, MOUNT ROSKILL-Good 7-roomcd Houso on two largo Allotments; oyery convonienco; 'busses regularly. Rent, VAlEhIy BOAD, MOUNT ROSKILL—Largo and plcosoatly Bituatcd llouso of 10 rooms, good lawn and orchard. Rent 85a per week. VALLEY ROAD. MOUNT ROSKILL-Now 6-roomed Cottage on a corner allotment, 12s por week. PROPERTIES FOR gALK. SYMONDS-STRKET—Allotmcnt33 x 100, in the best part of Symonda-Btrect, £15 por foot. 42.500-IN THE CENTRE OF THE CITY-A larue «"'l commodious Store, built of Concrete and Brick, ~ith l?r<rp Dry Cellars, on an Al lotment 10 fcot by 82'foow B luchos. Buildings valued about £1,500: tho allotmont worth at loast £50 per foot. With flrst-class torms. £350 FOR AN 8-ROOMED HOUSE and good allotment, situated near Mr Morloy's Store on tho Groat North Road. A ohanco soldom mot KPSOM—Six and a-half Acres, all main road frontage; high position; would cut up into choico building lots. Price, £30u per acre. Terms, £650 cash; balanco, 5 por cent NORTHCOTK—aiUO for a Now Four-Roomed COTTAGE and a very Large Allotmont, situ ated near tho Wharf. £75-ALLOTMENT adjoining the Bbovoioaay torms ofpayment. PENROSE—An unequalled Site of 2} acres for a residence, situated on rising ground, com manding ono of tho grandest views in tho neighbourhood of Auckland. This sito must bo seen to bo appreciated. Prloo, £200. PAREMARKMO-82 Acres. SA per acre. HELLYER'S CREEK—BO Aoroa. £A por aero. BIRKENHEAD-AFino Block of Undulating Land in this rising district, of 310 aores, about 5 miles from Dirkenhead Wharf, with 4-nulo frontage to Lucas's Creek, and J-mile frontago to main road to Birkonhend and Northcotc. The Government landing place, dcop water, is on tho property; tho whole of which is ploughable. Price reasonable, and terms BIRKENHKAD—Ton Acres, largo road front age, a lot of largo kauri trees, l'rlco, £22 10s per aero (adjoining property from _.£SO por aero to £50). This property is an especial bargain ; it was bought cheap, bo will bo Bold cheap. UELENSVILLK - 220 Acres Splondid Land, with Railway Station on tho property. Price, TUAKAU—Two Township Allotmonts, £10 each- MOUNT WELLINGTON — 2^ Acros; most magnificent viow; could not bo equalled as a sito for a Hontleman's residonco. £200. NORTH SHORE—Two flrst-clasa Allotmontfl, commanding a very pretty viow, In rapidly rising locality, close to tho wharf. £3 15s per MOUNT ROSKILL—Tho ton shi.lings a foot Allotments are soiling rapidly. The contract for the new roads through theso very valuablo allotments will be let within threo wooke. MOUNT ROSKILL—Six-roomed now Houbo, excellent position ; £535 on terms; main road frontage. MOUNT HOSKILL-Six-roomed Now House, with pantry, bathroom, and soullery, thoroughly well finished and built with first-class timber; verandah on two sidos; largo allotment, looso box, stable Price, £C0O; an exceedingly cheap and sound Invost- MOUNT ROSKILL (Valley Rond)-A well finished Houso of 7 rooms and two good Allotments of volcanio land. A fast rising district; fashionable, healthy, and pleasant neighbourhood; convenient to ohurches, schools, and omnibuses. £550. MOUNT ROSKILL (Valloy Road)— The Rcsi donee and Grounds at the prosont timo occu pied by Mr Evinson. To any person requiring a roally iirstclass houso, with plenty of land thia Property thoroughly recommends itself. Price according to amount of ground token with tho house. MOUNT ROSKILL (Valloy Road)-A good 5-roomed Houso on a. Largo Corner Allotment; MOUNT ROSKILL—Two of tho Best Allot ments in tho Hellwoofl Estato; £310s por foot. Two others, 1"« per foot. MOUNT ROSKILL—IO Acres Volcanio Land, MOUNT ROSKILL—I havo a lot of vory cheap allotmonts in an estato which hag only just come Into tho markot To working mon desirious of socuring a good pieco of land of thoir own at a small cost, and with vory easy terms of payment, it ia a grand chance. If persons wero only awaro how vory rapidly tho Mount Roskill District is going ahead, also tho many advantages of viow, con vonionco to town, healthy locality, volcanio Boil, cheapness of tho land, &c, I fool con fident that many moro purchasers would buy in this favoured district, than pay Buch long prices for land Of an inferior quality and bad position. I havo a Client who haa a first-claas Run of 30,000 Acres of Nativo Land in the Waikato District Ho is anxiouß to meet with a partnor who will Stock tho same with Horsea and Horned Cattlj. Tho land ia surface-sown, and only ten m ilea from a Railway Station. Thoro are two mon residing on tho ground, and a Homostead is in tho course of erection. Good ■ water and levol land. Tlinbor plontif nl. Thoroughly Good Properties Advertised Free of Coat. FJ, M O S 8 4 00.. • HOUSE, LAND, ft ESTATE AGENTS. We beg to Inform Owners of Property tha Elouaes or hand, for RENTAL OR SALE, arr intored in our Registry Fret of Chargq, for th nformation of those who favour U6 with a ca J .t our ofhues, in Shortlnnd-Htreet. Monoy to Lend at Current Rhiob of Interest. JOHN SOPPET, House, Land, and General Commission Agent, No. 8. Queen atreet, haa for Immediate sale (really cheap) :— 1 comfortable 6-roomed Cottage, Ponsonby; (terms very easy); also, 17-roomed House, 1 5-roomed House, 2 4-roomed Cottages, and 1 small Store, in town; 2 Dairy Farinß, 10 miles from town; 2 partly-Improved Farms, one 310 acres, the other 150 acres, about 12 miles from town; and several other City and Suburban Properties at equally Low Prices. MT. CLAYTON t HOUSE, LAND, COMMISSION AGKNT AND SHIP BROKER Allotments for Sale at Hamilton, Newcastle, Vlexandra, and North Shore. Money lent on good security. Office: 30. Insurance Buildings. Musical. O O VICTORIA-STREET, AUCK 3u« LAND (sixdoors from Albert-fit. T, E. CARTER, WHOLESALE & RETAIL PICTURE FBAMB MANUFACTURER. IMPORTER OF MOULDINGS, GLABS, PICTURES, SCRAPS, AND MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS. Teacher of tho Pianoforte, Violin, Sec. For terms and testimonials see Brett's Alma nac Advertisement, page 87, and post free on application. Tuner and Repairer of Musical Icgtrnmente. PIANOS MIGNON A MIGNON PIANOS PIANOS MIGNON < )■ MIGNON PIANOS PIANOS MIGNON V MIGNON PIANOS TjIIRST SAMPLES JUBT ARRIVED JUST ARRIVED AND ON VIEW AT J. HOWDBN'S, ON VIEW AT J. HOWDEN'S, QUEEN-STREET, Adjoining Bank or New Zkaiand, MIGNON PIANOS A PIANOS MIGNON MIGNON PIANOB -< >■ PIANOS MIGNON MIGNON PIANOS V PIANOS MIGNOH Public Baths. GO TO B A T B to ROTH'S PUBLIC HOT, COLD, AND SHOWKR BATHS, Victoria ■ street East. Charge—ONE SHILLING. Open all week dayi from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., and SUNDAY MORN INGS from 6 till 10 a.m. The Bath-roomß are all private, and supplied with erory conven lence, Turkiah towels, flesh and hair brushoa. eomb3, respirators, aoaps, &o. Select Bath rooms (private) for Ladiea every day. at alj hours, with ferns)* attendance, One Shilling ana Sixpence. V!e2s* 'v>*-» the address—VicMrie atreet Kast, abovo th«, Sreyhound Hotel, and next the Cheap Bedding «nd Furniture M«r* luokuind. N.8.-B»rbor In ftttuduee.



Ironmongery* Cheap Hardware JcLousß, 234, QuEEN-STItEKT, AOOKLAND, J. & J. Dickey HAVE FOR SA:Z,E ROWATT'S ANUCAPNIC LAMPS, Also, EXTRA BURNERS, FONTS, GLOBES, AND WICB.S, And a Great Variety at CHIMNEYS. HUDGF.RS"B, LOCK WOOD'S, Sc WIGFALL'S TABLE & POCKET CUTLERY, JOHNSON'S CELEBRATED SCISSORS. CLARK'S BOILERS, SAUCEPANS, *0., GRIFITITIIS'S PATENT TEA AND COFFEE POTS. STAMPED TINNED MEAT AND PIB DISHES, BASINS AND MILK PANS, All Sizks, lUJCKETS, TUBS, PAILS, ANDOVBNB, BROOMS, SCRUBBERS, WHISKS, &0., HAIR, CLOTH, 4 NAIL BRUSHES. PARKES'S, BLACK'S, AND LYNDON'B SPADES AND DIGGING FORKS. GARDEN HOES, RAKES, & TROWELS. DIBSTON, SORBY, AND SPEAR AND JACKSON'S HAND, RIP, AND TENNOIi SAWS. AXES, ADZES, TOMAHAWKS AND CHISELS, AUGERS, PLANES, HAMMERS, BRACES, TWIST AND PATENT BITS, AM, SIZES, LOCKS, HINGE NAILS, 4 BRASSWARB, SCOTT'S GENUINE WHITE LEAD, RAW, BOILED, & LINSEED OIL. FIVE PER CENT, DISCOUNT ALLOWED TO CASH PUBCHA3BB3 On all Sales amounting to 20a and apw»rdi. •J. & J. DIOKBY, 234. QUEEN-STREBS. Boots and Shoes. HIS NR V HUR LE, BOOT AND SHOK MAKER (Next Holland & Butlor), VICTORIA-BTKKKT, AUCKLAND, Having purchased the GOODWILL AND STOCK Of tho tmslnoss lately carried on by J. J. AUSTIN, will hold a CLEARING-OUT SALE. And as tho entire Stock has been Bought Very ' Cheap tho Goods will bo sold at a Groat Reduo tion, as tho following quotations will'show :— Men's Elastic 9s; Women's, from 4s; Child ren's, from la 6d; Mon's Watcrtights, 10s; Bluchers, 0s; Men's Shoes, from 5s Gd; Ladles', from us Gd. A splendid stock to chooso from. N.B.—We do an kinds of nSFAins to Boots and Shoes, whether purohascd hero or else whore. HENRY HURLE. Victoria-street and Earangahapo Road. Public Notices. A UCKLAND BENEVOLENT J\. SOCIETY. OFFICE: Over Upton's, Stationer, Quoon-streot Hours of attendance, from 3 to 4 p.m., Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. GENERAL COMMITTEE OF MANAGE MENT. PRESIDENT: His Worship tub Mayob of Auckland. VICE-PRESrDENTS: J.M. Clark, Ebq. The Hon. Col. Haultiw. MEMBERS OF COMMITTEE: Mbsdamks— Bbams. J., Eeq. BItAMK BUDDLB, TnOB., ESQ. CosaitAva Daldy, Cait., W. C. Cowib Grkenwood,R.C.,Ksq. Hay, J. Maofkarlanb, T.,Esa JUDD MURRAY-MOOHE, DR. J. Macsp-fahlaNK, T. Nathan, L. D., Eso, Nathan, D. Pb4cock, Tiios., Kso. White, A, Thorne, Wm., Esq. EXECUTIVE: Bucitanan, Jno., Esq. Dando, Sydney, Esq. Cooriat, Theo., Esq. Ewinqton, F. G., Ee<j, Keesinq, Ralph, Esq. TREASURER: SECRETARY: 0. C. McMillan, Esq. Tom. Duppuy. This Society was called into existence at"a public riioeting ot citizens for the purnoso of reliovins cases of sickness and destitution which tho Relieving Officer could not so well deal with. The frequent appeals to the citizens of Auck land for charitable aid havo become burden tome, and tho help given being unsystematic Is >iot only ineffectual but sometimes wasted on 'he undeserving. Convinced that tho public will bo saved much annoyanco from begging, and expense, and that this organisation will no moro real good to tho poor and needy than isolated benevolent efforts, tlio Committee ap peal for support. Thoy will administer with great caro all funds entrusted to them, and cause strict inquiries to be made into such ap plications for relief. Whenever possible, they will try to avert a tendency to pauporism hy getting work for men and women, thus making them self-reliant. You are, therefore, respect fully invited to pay to tho Treasurer, or any of tho Committee, whatever you may (eel disposed to give, to enable the Committee to carry out the above objocts. N.H.—The Secretary can generally be seen at his private rosidence, Wellasloy-street W. (three dooraabove Nelson-Btroet), any evening between tho hours of 7 and 9. THE COLONIAL MUTUAL LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY (LIMITED). Chief Offices in New Zoaland: Hmh-stbeet, Dunedin. DIRECTORS: Edwin J. Spence (Dalgety and Co.), Chairman. W. J. M. Larnach, C.M.G., M.H.R. Hon. George McLean, M.L.C. Robert Stout. ALL PROFITS BELONG TO THE MEMBERS. PolSieh Unconditional, Unchallenoabi* and Indefeasible. H. S. H. LYALL, Sechetabt. Gentlemen required to act as Travelling <srenta. Liberal terms to capable men. BLANKETS, Flannels, Sheetings, Cali coes, at specially low quotatioas for reli able goods. -Edwd. Tester, Drapei, Karanßa hapeßoad. TrrMBRELLAS, Ladies' and Children's.in \J Laventine, Twill, and Durable Silt*. Imported direct, and for Bale at the very lowest Cash Prices.—Edwd. Tester, Draper, Karanga nape Road. "VELVETEENS, Flowers, Feathers, V Hats, and Laces—a Choice Assortment of New Gooda.-Edwd. Tester, Draper, Karanga hape Road. DEVONPORT! DEVONPORT!- IRONMONGERY, CHINA, GLASS, AND EARTHENWARE IN ALL ITS BRANCHES.-E. BLUCK, haying opnned is the above line, begs respectfully to draw the attention of the inhabitants to the fact that he intends to trade on the principle of Small pronto and qulek returns," and trusta thus tc Bccure tho patronage of tho residents. K. H. begs to tolioit inspection of his new and vailed stock. Orders promptly attended to.—Note ad dress-EDGAR BLUCK, Church-street, Devon port.



Business Notices. ROSTER AND HAMPSHIRE, Kj TOBACCONISTS, QOBEN-STOBKT, OPPOSITE NBVADA HOTEL. C. & H. bos to inform their friends and the §enerol public that they havo Purohaaod tho TOCK, BOWLING SALOON, SHOOTING GALLERY, etc., lately carried on by W. C. Porter, and that they intend keeping none but the finest brands of Cigars and Tobaccos, Cigarettes, etc.; also, a good assortment of Meerschaum, Briar, and other Pipes, Cricketing Materials and Football Goods.— Note tho Ad dress: Coster &Hamp»hlro,Queen-st. ( opposito Novada, Hotel. ■ -~ T\EVONK)RT FURNITURE 5 XJ WAREHOUSE. ~ H. J. TURNER t? tj Is prepared to Supply, at tho lowest < c-i Aucl; bind prices, ovory kind of Furni- S tnro, Hcclding. &c. Suitci.s of Furnituro Renovated and 2 •4 made equal to new. j5 H. J. T U R N En, 33 Dbvonport. T^OTICE TO HOUSE OWNERS. S. Glading, Paperlumger, is now Prepared to Hang Papor ia a superior manner for 10U per piooo, in any part of the town or suburbs. Painting, &0., equally cheap. S. GLADING, Gaol Road, Kyber Pass. Post orders punctually attended to. T>UTCHEIt AND CO., -■-* FORT-BT. AND QOBBN-ST. WIIARP, STEVEt|ORES, RECEIVING AND' FORWARDING AGENTS. WOOL STORED AND DUMPED SOU SHIPMENT, BALLAST SUPPLIED. J3EAD! JDEADI T> EA D I JUDICIOUS ADVERTISING IN KVERY BUSINBSS IS THK KKYBTONJS OF SUCCESS. Morchants, Tradeamen, nnd those in businosa are informed that tlio New Zealand ami Inter colonial News and Advertising Agency is now established in thonoCommodious and conveni ently situated promises, No. 18, Shortlnnd-strcet a tow loors from the Gonoral Poßt-ofllec The A/ouoy is prepared »o take advertiaenients for a!) papers in Now Zealand anA tho Australian Colomoa; aim, for all the loading journals in ovory part of tho world. The A«oncy has tho bolr nionT to issue the thcatriciU pnnor known a» tho ENTU'ACTB In Uie Qpora Houso and Theatre Hoyal. Tho Manager of UieAgonoy having been ax> poinUxl Agent and Correapondcnt for leading lourniils In all part* of tho Australasian Colo nies, and being in recoipt of Exchanges, luu oponed a woII-lißhtod ana commodious UcudiiiK Room for the convenience of his cliuots. WILLIAM BYLVESTER I'ULFORI), NEW ZEALAND & INTERCOLONIAL NEWS ft. DVERTISING AGENCY, NO. JB, SHOinLANI'-STKBBT, AVOKLAKP ITNION OIL, BOAP, AND CANDLE \J COMPANT (UMITED). MANUFACTURERS OF COMMON AND TOILET 80AP8, CANDLKS, PEANUT. AND OTHKR LUBRICATING OILS. Boanftttd Candle Works; Parrrix, Oil works: CubtombstrbktWest. Warchouno snd Oflloosi Loweii ALBBin ITRJEKT. Cash Purohasen of Tallow. Dallvery takna at their Parnoll Work* f=> Wtrahnniw. T^DWARD BARTLEY, Architect, Stich' LU bury's-Bulldlngs, Queen-street. T HENDERSON, HOUSE, SHIP, SIGN. AND GENERAL DECORATIVE PAINTER, NO. 8, W YNDH AM-BTnBKT. OONSONBY OIL AND COLOUK L DKPOT, JKRVOIS ROAD. J. C. ROBINSON, PAINTKR, PArf.RHANCER, AIJD OLAZIER. Oil, Lead, Glass, Paperhnngings, &0., &c, at Town Phicbs. iiHOa. J. UAKB UT X MANUFACTURKB of CORN BROOM 8, Auckland, nm |KA PAI > HARK. VITARNOOK BROTHBRB, SOAP AND OANDLK MANUFAC3TURKKB, COX'B CRKKK, RICHMOND. frriOß I DURHAM - BTRKET. AUCKLAND. Cosh Purchasers of Tallow. Wool, Sheepskins, and Bones. Com and S i i / OHOIOK BBLBOTION /*?/ BBAOKKTB. X/TINWARK, atOßKs.^. A/ PLUMBma. j, a / / OASFITTING, row* PBH«* yV/^ELLHANGING, ta. /§/ At Shortest Notice am /"^/ Town Prlo«». / / 0. MAY'B BUILDINGS, / / DBVONPOBX. WILLIAM THOMAS, Corner of Lome and Viotorla'streeti, Auckland East, MONUMENTAL, MARBLE, AND GENERAL STONEMASdN, ARCHITECTURAL SCULPTOR AND CARVER. Inscriptions Accurate and Beautiful. Monuir.entß, Tombs, Headstones, and every lesoription of Stone Work at the Lowest Possible Prices for Town and Country. NEW DRESSMAKER'S AND MIL LINER'S ESTABLISHMENT. — MRS DAVY has much pleasure in informing the Ladles of the City of Auckland and Suburbs that she has commenced business in Hobson street, opposite Clyde House, as DRESS MAKER and MLLLINER, and hopea, by endea vouring to please and by Reasonable Charges, to morita share of the Ladles'patronage, Straw Hats and Bonnets Cleaned. Also, Music, Draw ing, and Wax and other Fancy Work taught by the Misses Davy QUPERIOB CORRUGATED TANKS. J. L. KEAN Has for Sale a nnmber of the above, with Taps, ready for use, price 365, at his shop, Wellcsloy street East (next door to Crowthers Stables). Large Quantities of Spouting, Ridging, and Down Pipes always In Stock. Verandah Iron ourved at the shortest notice. Country ordon will always receive his prompt attention. Load Washorg always on hand. MR ARCH. BUCHANAN, SOLICITOR. Office—St. Mdnoo Chambers (opposite Bank ofN.Z. 'l-street. mHE NEW ZEALAND TOBACOO JL growing and manufacturing COMPANY (LIMITED). Head Ofviok and Factory i Auckland.! IMPORTANT TO FARMERS, The above Company is desirous of com municating with Farmers and others who are willing to grow Tobacco. Genuine Havana and American Seed and all Information FKEE, which can be obtained at my office, Mercantile Ohambers.nextto^ankofNewZcaland.^ Working Manager. December 1.1883. W. Ij ■ » ■• book Bnrorat, paper bulkb, ACCOUNT BOOK MANUFACTURER, noun doom abotm " «"» " omo* MERCHANTS'"ACCOUNT BOOKB, fimuiuiKHi iiro MnnNa Bjkhbtkb Boom Bpsoiallt Ruled and Boomd. Mnrio.Magarine«, PnbUo Übrarfes, and Snn &T School Book! well bound. BAKgitS' SPECIAL RULED DAY BOOKS. " BtblM, Prayer »nd Hymn Boola Re-bcrand. BANS AND CHOIR MUSIO BOOKS RUIiSD • • -



Business Notices. BUSINESS NOTICE. EDWIN N. LEGGE, COMMISSION MERCHANT, QUEEN-ST., AUCKLAND, Having decided to add to his business that of HOTEL AND GENERAL VALUATOR, Haa obtained tho servicos of Mr HENRY J. BACON, a thoroughly competent APPRAISER Of seven years' practice in London and noigh bourliood and the last eighteen years in Otaso and other parts ol South and North Islands, and ia therefore now able to eil'ect VALUATIONS, With great advantage to clients, PROPERTIES. HOTELS, FURNITURE, FARMING STOCK, GROWING CROPS, & GENERAL EFFECTS. N.B.—Special Arrangements with Brewers, Insuranco Companies, Commission Agents, etc. Business will In futuro be carried on under the name of " LEGGE, BACON, & C 0.," FoiiT-STiiEBT — I I — Auckland, Opposito Star Office (now buildings). WH. SKINNER AND SON, • Builders, Carpenters, and Joiners, Vulcan Lane. AU Branches of tho Building Trade executed by Experienced Workmen.; _ Shop Fronts, Olllce Fittings, &c. TiHESTB OF DKAWERB Vory Handsome Chcßta of Drawers, In Rich Mottled Kauri, are now selling at the following prices for Cosh:—The Duke of Edinburgh Chest of Eight Drawers (the bonnet drawer richly panelled with totora, bird, and reran rewa) ,£fl 10a; Five Drawer Cheats, SA. The above articles have always given great satisfaction, and bo oobio more beautiful with age. W. NORRDI. Top of Sqortlatid-btrbr. Sporting. QUEEN'S BIRTHDAY BACKS, DUNEDIN. Will Close 21st MAY, 1884. 6 000 MEMBERS AT BIRTHDAY HANDICAP. First.. ..' £000 Becond 300 Third 150 Others (divided) 200 £1,300 CASH AWARDS. 2 at 100 £200 1 „ 50 200 (i .. 25 150 IS „ 20 300 10 „ 15 150 i 0 „ 10 200 ■10 8 230 Ml „ 5 ISO 133 £1,700 Each Ticket has NINE CHANCES. Pleaso Bond Post-ofHce orders when con venient, ami enclose two stamps for replies. N. B.—Early application necossary. This Con sultation will remain open till advertised date of closing. Should tho number of applications exceed 0,000, an additional number of Prizes will be included. ADA MANTUA, Care of Mr Abraham. Bos 351, Post-offlco, Dunedin. NEWSMi SECOND GRAND DRAWING IS NOW OPEN. First Drawing for £2,000 on the Hamburg principlo fllloa up before the advertised time. I'ho money will bo returned for tho largo number of applications that came too lato for iho first drawing, or programmes will be for warded for Second Drawing. Tho Second Drawing Is now open, for the crand and equal distribution of Money Prizes, amounting to £3,000, to be drawn the Bame aa in Hamburg and other Continental Otttes. This Second Drawing will take place not later limn tjjo ci.d of APRIL, or earlier if filled, and die I'hfc'd Drawing will open Ist May. Theao Grand Drawings will take place every two mouths. The Company were induced to make this j Second Dmicina for £3,000 iti consequence of ' ihe first drawing having (Illeil so rapidly, ateo lot liable them to give largo prizes. This Second Grand JJrataivg will consist of 210 Monky Piiizks. amounting to £3,000. sub scribed by 8,000 members at 10s each. Tho various Monty Prizes will he distributed as follows:—Ono £300 prize, o:ih i'loO prize, one SIM prize, two £fiO prizes, ten £30 priws, four h-< prizes, tavunty do priws, twenty .616 pr zes. -ixtv-five ma iprizes, one hmidrori aral sixteen Z5 prizes. Total aiuount, £3.000. 210 money prizes. Tho Grand Pnitren-i.K of those Hamburg Drawings is that a purchaser nf 25 Programmes is guaranteed a Prize, as it. is so drnwn that a prize must como out to every '..; miinticra, ami tho chancos aro in favour of Ihe investor draw ing a laree prize, as tliyre arc 121 large prizes against 110 small one. To any Investor of f.l the ohances are only Clo 1 against him drawing a prize, and the Head Prize, or any other may be drawn by any investor of 10s. The largo bulk of the Money in this Grand Vrawing is not given away in one big prize, as it is in tho Horse Consultations, but you will Observe in this Hamburg Drawing that, tho £3 000 is fairly proportioned into 210 prizes, giving every shareholder an equal chance of gotting a good prize. This Hamburg Drawingia oni the most novel, and will be conducted on the fairest principle possible, bo as to givo ontire public Batisfacuo.. This Second Draioing for £3.000 will take ptecr under tho supervision of a committee of eight gentlemen, and the prlzeß will bo paid over as early as possible after tho drawing. NOTlCE.—Country Cheques marked correct by Bank, only payable to a number, and Is added for exchange. P.O. Orders preferred, made payable only to BOAZ. Bank Notes ao cepted. Two 2d stamps for reply and result. Registered lottora and telegrams not received. Name and address of applicant should bo plainlu written. All letters must be addressed— BOAZ, Caro of Mr Moselt, Wholesale ana Retail Tobacconist, BOX gd Post-office, Duaodln. Ovor 3.000 applications for programmes aro now rogittored for the Second Drawing. Hotels. ATATIONAL HOTEL, CAMBRIDGE, I>| WAIKATO. TOURISTS TO KOTOMAIIANA AND HOT 1 LAKES Will find FIRST-CLASS ACCOMODATION nt tho abovo Hotel. Every Attention to Travellers and Private Tho Bo'drooms aro Spacious and Well Ven tilated. Sample rooms for commercial travbl wVnes, Alos, and Spirits of First Quality. SPLENDID BILLIARD ROOM. Tho Proprietor has jUBt Completed Extensive Improvements. Every Comfort and Convenience that Travel lers can desire is now Obtainable at tho NATIONAL HOTEL. HENRY GILLET, Proi-bietor. MASONIC HOTEL, W. H. PEARCE Has much pleasure in intimating that the whole of the extensive additions and «»f stlOnJi?*B5 tlOnJi?*B Masonic are now finally.completed desirous of residing in this delightful district will by patronising the above Hotel, receive every attention required to make them happy and comfortable. The rooma are lofty, woU ventilated. neatly and elegantly furnished. Solect Suites of Apartments. Private Sitting, rooms. One of the toest BiUiard-rooma in the Colony, fitted with everything new and first ° RATHING-Fresh and Salt WaU r. BUGGIES supplied in five minutes notice. W. H. PEAjACE. fV INGER ALE ! GINGER ALE ! G, G L E D H ILL 1b now Manufacturing a GINGER ALE Superiorto any yet offered to the Public l! ia a Delicious, Grateful, and Invigorating IBVwage, and blends remarkably well with n!! brands of Spirits. G. GLEDTTILL, WELLESLEY-STREET. TBIiEPBO-"*51 Vo. &3.



Kloncy. MONEY T6 LEND, on Real Estate, in sums of £60 and upwards, at the ourrent rates of lnteroat,->-Apply wm. S. Coohrane, FortJ »treet- MONEY TO LEND, In large or nuD ~ f _>. ffallcltorg, Vnloan Lany^ MONEY ~tQ~LEND, at a moderate rate of interest. —Apply to JACKSON & RUSSELL, Solicitors, Fort-ntreeV ONE¥ TO LEND, on Mortgage, oi First-class FriehoW Securities. W. fXJLEMAN, Solicitor, National Insurance Buildings. ONEY LJiNT ON PROMISSORY NOTKS. HOUSES.FURNITURE, &O. BILLS DISCOUNTED DAILY MORTGAGES NEGOTIATED.' JOHN W. HARDIE, Land, CommSssios, and Estate Aqikii, HIQH-STKBET, Auckland. EXCHANGE ON NEW YORK AND LONDON, in sums to suit, FOR BALE BY ARNOLD, HINES, & CO., Corner of Custom-house and Fort-streeM. MONEY TO LEND, in sums of £25 and upwards, at current rates of interest Apply to PETER OLIPHANT, Solicitor, High-street. MONEY TO LEND, on Freehold Security, at a low rate of interest.— Burton and Napier, Solicitors, High-Btreet, Auckland. l\/f ONEY TO LEND, at current rates of -LVJL interest—Laishley and Jackson, Queen street. X e»> AlfkA T0 LEND at Current 3Ji/ /^ « " \J\y Bates of Interest on Free -7 hold Security. W. F. O'SULLIVAN. Shortland-street. f»-| AAA TO LEND. Securities g&XvV" wanted.-Apply 40 G. N, Brassey, Solicitor, Coombes's Chambers. A UCKLAND PERMANENT CO- A. OPKBATIVK BUILDING ft WVKBT MBNX SOODITY. Omens 1 147, Quionc-STRWr*, LOANS granted upon approved seonrlHet of Freehold or Leasehold Properties In sunn of £20 to £6000, principal and Interest being repar able In Instalments at the following Kkduokd Rates tor repayment of eaoh SjOO borrowed I— RePa^e? t6'"11PMWe<)k- WwSg " "~~~ fi i. fl « i. 4. ' I year _ _ 80(1 1M 0 0 I yean _ _ 1 010 108 B 8 lyeam _ _ I J«" g yean . _ U 8 1M B B rears — - 8 0 13818 9 gyears _ .. 7 1 U7 13 9 IDyears - ■■ M WlB 3 And In She came proportion tor smaller or larger loans. DEPOSITS.—The Society receives Moner on Deposit:- Repayable at 7 days' notice, 6 pei cent per annura ; repayable in G months, 6 per oi nt. per annum. JOHN BATGER. Secretary. INDUSTRIAL AND "PROVIDENT PERMANENT BUILDING. LAND, AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY OF AUCK LAND. LIBERAL ADVANCES made on approve* Freehold or Leasehold Properties for period? not exceeding TEN YEARS. Small uabow only required. SCALE OF REPAYMENT REDUCED. FINES NOT RNFORED In oaset of Sloknest or Want of Employment. BORROWERS SHARE IN PROFITS. PART OR WHOLE ov J3^^7^^ INTEREST CEASES ON THB PORTION REPAID. Further particulars maybe obtained on appli cation at the Society's offices, corner of QuekM -BTREKT and Vcican Lane. GKOKGU FRASER. Manager. ONDON MORTGAGE, LOAN, AND DI3COUNT BANK. 60, BHORTLAND-STREET, Acoklahb (Oppoßit« A. Clark & Sons' Wabkhodbb), And Little Collins-street, Melbourne. LOANS ARK ADVANCED FROM £10 TO £1,000. Dpon personal, freehold, and leasehold security, repayable by Weekly. Monthly, or Quarterly Instalments, at Lowest Current Rates. Advances made on furniture without removal, and all classes of Merchandise. Loans Granted ci'ONLTFEPOLIO£KS,LEBAOn>, and Interests under Wills. BILLS DISCOUNTED AT CURRENT BATES. Loans upon Deposit or Deeds. RxßAYlonra by Easy Instalments, FORMS GRATIS. All communications and Interviews held strictly confidential. _ . **&& Bank or Knglanp Notes Chwobd. TTICTORIA LOAN AND DISCOUNT AGENCY, HIGH-STREET, AUCKLAND, OPfOSITE OIIY OOnNCII. "IBAMBEBa. money advanced in sums of £10 to £1000 ON PERSONAL SECURITY, DEEDS OF PROPERTY, BOND WARRANTS, SHARES, &o. BKPATMBNTS CAN BB MADE N WEEKLY OH OSHEB INSTALMENTS TO SUIT BOBBOWBB3. COMMUNICATIONS CONFIDENTAL. POSTAL ADDRESS: BOX 90. Timber. DAPAKURA SAW MILLS, HUNUA. Having a largo supply of KAURI Logs.we are now prepared to Executo Orders to any size; dressed T. and G., etc, COULTHAKD BROS. Stbwabt & Garlick, Agents, Fort^street, Auckland. THE HOKIANGA SAW-MILL COMPANY (Limited), Having special facilities for supplying Kaun Timber in long lenßths, are prepared to executo orders for same at low rates. A stock of Totara Piles and Baulk and Kauri Spars always on band. Apply to r CARDm Fort . 3treet . TIHE 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 (R-ough and Dressed) CEILING BOARDS WEATHER BOARDS (Rusticated or V. Edged) FLOORING AND LINING ARCHITRAVES SKIRTINGS MOULDINGS (of any pattern) DOORS, SASHES, and TURNERY, DELIVERED 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 Prices specially favourable for Builders,' Contractors, and other Wholesale Buyers. STORAGE ACCOMMODATION Afforded by Arrangement in Mechanics' Bar Yard. SORTING-UP ORDERS Executed from Mechanics' Bay Yard without delay. QUOTATIONS AXD PATTBSN BOOKS On application at MECHANICS' BAY OR CUSTOMS-STREET. A CME CLEANSER & LIQUID BLUE. Ask for Scott & Co.'s Acme Cleanser, the strongest and least injurious of any extract of soap at present before the public. Ask tor Scott & Co.'s liquid. Blue, the only genuine Blueing to bo had; warranted not to settle or cloud linen, clothes, &c. To be had o* all respectable Grocera,



Amusements. pHORAL HALL. TO-NIGHT, AT 8, TO-NIGHT, AT 8. TfENNEDY'Q JVENNEDY'Q FAREWELL TO NEW ZEALAND. POSITIVELY THESE FOUR NIGHTS ONLY. TO-NIGHT! (WEDNESDAY), THURSDAY, FRIDAY, AND MONDAY. PROGRAMME FOR TO-NIGHT. "A NICHT WT THE JACOBITES !" (Tho Story of Bonnie Princo Charlie Told in Song). " Bonnie Dundee " " Tho Standard on the Braes o' Mar" " O speed. Lord Nithsdalo " •' The wee, woe German Lairdie " " Come o'er tho Stream, Charlie " '• When the King Comes o'er tho Water " " Bonnie Prince Charlie " " The Women are a' Gane Wild " "Charlie is My Darling " (Trio) " Wha Wadna Feeht for Charlie " Reels and Strathspeys, Pianoforte Duet "He's o'er the Hills" "Johnnie Cope" "The March of the Cameron Men " " Wae's Me for Princo Charlie " " Hame cam' oor Gudeman at c'en " " Will Ye no Come Back Again V (Trio) "AUister McAllister" "Auld Lang Syne" THURSDAY NIGHT, "TWA HOURS AT HAME \" (TnraD Selection.) FRIDAY NIGHT, "ANICHT Wl' BURNS!" MONDAY NIGHT, THE LAST TIME FOR EVER. miR KENNEDY AND FAMILY DE PART FOR SYDNEY ON TUESDAY PER WAIRARAPA.-SS So Performances in Suburbs or Interior. Admission—3b, 2a, is; Children half-price. Tickets at Lennox's. Children in arms not admitted. R. KENNEDY, Manager. WOOD YEAR'S ELECTRIC niKCUS. LECTRIC \J I X C U S. I " 'Tis not for mortals to command puccess," but we do more—endeavour to deserve iv MONET AGAIN~REFUSED IN THE CHAIRS AND STALLS. EXTENSION OF THE SEASON, Owing to our Brilliant Success. MATINEE POSTPONED MATINEE POSTPONED UNTIL SATURDAY AFTERNOON, AT 2.30. The Wonderful Tub and Barrell Act—The Great la Perche — The Daring Riding — The Wonderful Lady Contortionist— Our Stud of Beautiful Horses—the thenio of Admiration. TO-NIGHT ! T 0•NIG H T ! ON THE RECLAIMED LAND, THE AUSTRALIAN BLONDIN, At Seven o'clock ; WOODYEAR'S ELECTRIC CIRCUS At Eigiit o'clock. Secure Tickets early and avoid crush. Great Two-pole Tent. Seating for 5,000 people. Admission: Pit, 2s; Stalls, 3s; Chairs, 4s; Children, Half-price. ROBT. LOVE and St. CLAIB JONES, Agents. Drapery! lS E W 7i 0 0 D S. A. S N E D D E N, A. S N E D D E N, 62, QUKEN-STRKET, Has now opened his First Parcel of NEW AND SEASONABLE GOODS, and would request an early inspeotion. They have been well bought, and are marked VERY LOW. CABHMERE FRENCH MERINOS BROCHES SERGES NEW CHECKS WINCEYS VELVETEENS (In Black and all tho New Colours) ULSTERS DOLMANS JACKETS FUR CAPE 3 SABH RIBBONS FUR TRIMMINGS A Splendid Assortment of— NEW WINDER HOSIERY BLANKETS, RUGS, SHEETINGS, ETC. MEN'S AND BOYS' CLOTHING, In Great Variety. A well-assorted Stock of Men's Mercery. OPPOSITE BANK OF NEW ZEALAND. I DETERRED 1 I pAYMKNT I TAILORS, DRAPER 8 MILLINERS, AND OUTFITTERS, HOBSON-STREET, HAVE A WELL-ASSORTED STOCK or thi BEST CLASS GOODS. AU Tweedi thoroughly shrunk before being nude up, and Fit and Workmanship Guaranteed. The Deterred Payment System hu been found to be a great boon, by enabling those with limited Incomes to procure necessaries in the easiest possible way. INSPECTION INVITED. Cash Customers receive fi per cent Discount [one shilling in the /xrand sterling) on all paroela of 20s and upwards. Conveyances. HOLLIS AND CO.'S LINE OF COACHES. Leave Onbhunqa Leave Auckland (Manukau Hotel). (Greyhound Hotel). 8.0 a.m. i 4 9.48 a.m. 8.30 a.m. 2 10.80 a.m. 9.0 a.m. B H.O a.m. 9.« a.m. OS 12.15 p.ra. 10.30 a.ra. "g 1.0 p.m. 11.15 a.m. . rf m 2.0 p.m. - 12.15 p.m. - «5""»- -2.4Sp.rn. 1.0 p.m. j£sa 3.1S p.m. kiSSSt Ssg tWSL 3.0 p.m. Jh<n 8.0 p.m. 4.0 p.m. fcjzjai g-0 p.m. 6.30 p.m. Bo:f-' 7.0 p.m. Saturdays, «.O p.m. 3gg Saturdays, 10 p.m. Mon'day\'ad p.m. S^g Mondays, il.o p.m, BONDAYS. SpJh Sundays i 8.30 a.m. . 10.0 a.m. 12 noon 2.0 p.m. ISO yon. 6.0 p.m. Coaches for Speoial- Trips, Brakes, Buggies, and Saddle Horses for hire, at Manukau Stablei, I^werjuueen-fltreet, toehunga. HOLLIS & CO.. Proprietors.



Amusements. \ BBOTT'S OPERA HOUSEj Lcasoea _. .7. P. Macdonald and Co. Doors open at 7.15; commence at 7.15. Carriages at 11. A RICH SUCCESSf A WEALTH OF TRIUMPH 1 jBT THE REIGNING ATTRACTION! *SS ANOTHER T _ CROWDED HOUSE TO WITNESS __~T . THE GREAT MORAL DRAMA, YOUTH YOUTH YOUTH "In tho lexicon of YOUTH YOUTH youth, which fate re- Y.°.ii,},S YOUTH serves for a bright XSH'PTT YOUTH manhood, there's no -i.xK.KS YOUTH such word as fail.'- XXiTru YOUTH BulwerLytton. vnTtTH YOUTH , XVI'IU TRADE MARK: . At a Quarter to Eight "STANDING ROOM ONLY!" EVERY EVENING, at 7.45, Tho Great Military Drama, yOUTH! JYOUTHV "Y"OUTH! \YOUTHJ J. R. GREVILLE, Tho STRONGEST COMPANY ever organisod. magnificent" scenery BY GOBDOK AND HENtHNGS. Augmented Orchestra, under tho direction ol M R A. EAD Y. Produced under tho supervision of W. G. CAREY AND H. E. WALTON. Stage Director Mr J. W. Hasslitt, Pricks of Admission : Dress Circle and Orchestra Stalls >.. •• jjß Stalls *}■ Pit la Box Plan at Lennox's, Stationer. _ In order to avoid the crush, STALLS and PIT TICKETd can bo procured at Abbotts Hotel, next door to the Theatre, and will be admitted a quarter of an hour beforo tha general public , . ... N.B —Omnibuses for the various suburbs will be in attendance every evening after the per- J. P. MACDONALD, Manager. . J. W. DODGB. Business Manager. A N C I N O. DANCING. Masonic Haw., Princes-ST. Prof. Bernard's Classes at above HalL Adults, Wednesdays, 7.30 p.m.; Juveniles, Sator days, 3.30 p.m. Special Select Waltz Classes for Ladies only, Thursdays, 10.30 a.m.; After noon, 2 p.m. Intending Pupils must apply early tho number being limited for each class. Terms: Gents., £1 ss: Ladies and Jnveailes one guinea. Select Classes, £1 ss. Private Lessons daily in New Valse, &c. Residence, 75, Hobson-street. Cards at Upton's. Queen-street. j TRANCING AT PONSONBY. Ladies and Gentlemen desirous of joining Pro*'. Bernard s EVENING DANCING CLASS At Miss Hills, next St. John's Church, Pon sonby Road, must apply early to MfeoHill or to Prof. B. Ist Term begins THIS (Tnoeday) BVENING, Bth April, at 8 o'clock. :• Terms, £1 sb. Tenders. m O " B U I •L--D-8.~8. S. EXTENSION OF TIME. Tenders will be received by tho undersigned till noon of SATURDAY, April 19, for AltermK and Reinstating a Two-story Building in Wol lesley-street Weßt, lately damaged by fire. Plans, &c, ffl H °f- SKINNBR( Architedt . Tnlcan Lane. mO BUILDERS, Tenders are required for Two Cottages, corner Picton-Btreet and Selwyn-Btroet, by noon 26th April, for Mr Wm. Malcolmson. T. HOLDER, Architect. Next" Herald " office, Queen-street. fj\ O B U I L D E R gf. Tenders will be received until noon of SAT URDAY, the 19th inst., for Additions and Al terations to Villa Residence, St Stephen's Road, Parnell. Plans at my Office, Canada Buildings. HENRY G WAD E, Architect. m ob v i l d c r s. Tenders will be received until Noon of MONDAY, the 21st, for the Erection of a Wood Cottage in Vincent-street. Plans at my office, Canafe Buildings.^ & wApR mOBUIL D E R S. Tenders will be received until Noon of WEDNESDAY, April 10th, for the Erection of Bank Promises on the Surrey Hills Estate for tho Trustees of the Auckland Savings Bank. EDWARD BARTLEY, Architect, ENDERS Wanted for Extensive Additions, etc. (in Brick) to Shakespeare Hotel Plans, etc., to bo seen at my Offloo till Noon on FRIDAY, 18th instant. DAVID ROSS. F.R.1.8.A., Architeot. Fisher's Buildings, Queen-street. TO BUILDERS.—Tenders wanted untU the 19th inst. for tho Erection of a Villa Residence at Ponsonby. Plans, &c. at my office in Victoria-stiect West.—M. HENDER ■SON, Architect. i rpO BUILDERS.—In consequence cf the JL holidays, the time for receiving Tenders for house of 9 rooms, Sea., at Parnell, is extended until FRIDAY, 18th inst., at i p.m. Plans at Mossrs F. J. Moss and Cos., Shortland-slreet— H.B.SEALY. Educational. TTNIVERSITY COLLEGE. The Lectures of the present term will com mence on WEDNESDAY next, the 16th tost , The commencement of the Lectures on Law will be subsequently advertised. Ail Persons (not merely University or College students) are admissible to each Course of Lectures on obtaining Cards of Admission from the Registrar. No preliminary orothor examin ation is required. . . ■ ■; The First LectufW&f each Course is open free to the Public. The first Lectures will be delivered as follows:— . . WEDNESDAY, 16th INST.—3 p.m., English Period; 5 p.m.. Physics; 6 p.m., Jutjwb Latin Composition ; 7 p.m.. Biology. THURSDAY, 17th—3 p.m., Botany ; 6 p.m., Mechanics ; 7 p.m., Mathematics. ;•> FRIDAY, 18th —3 p.m., Bnglibh Composi tion; 6 p.m., Latin Translation ; 8 p.m.. Cuemistby. .' ' MONDAY, 21ST-3 p.m., English Languaob: 7 P .rat Senior Latin Composition, also, 1 p.m.. Geology. Greek Lectures will be arranged according to !he Class. The Professor of Classics and Eng lish and the Professor of Mathematics will Lecture in the house called "Admiralty House, inShort-street; and the Proreßsors of Chemistry and Natural Science, in Eden-street. Time-tables may be had on application to the Se Registrar's Office, in Eden-street, is open every day from ton a.m. to twelve. Registrar. C\ YMNASIUM ! GYMNASIUM I ITT UNION TEMPKRANCE HALL, ALBERT-ST. W. M. CARROLLO, Professor of Gymnastics, having secured tho above Hall for Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, and fitted it up with Horizontal Bars, Parallel Bars, flings, Trapeze, Military Horsc-JumningStands, Singlesticks, Ropo Climbing, Indian Clubs, Dumbbells, and Boxing, will open and bo pre pared to receive gentlemen on MONDAY Even ing, April 21st, at 7.30. Terms: Adults, 21s per quarter; Boys under 17 years, 10s Gd, for nesdays and Saturdays only. Number limited to 40 in each class, in order to keep it select. N.B.—Schools attended, and gentlemen can be met at the above for Private Lessons any time in tho day in Boxing, etc. For terms apply W. M. Carrollo, UO, Grey-street Tlf R MARTIN SWALLOW, PROFESSOR OF MUSIC, REMOVED TO 100, GREY-STREET. Terms (for 1 hour's lesson a week):—3 Guineas a Quarter, at Mr Swallow's Residence, or at Eady'a Music Warehouse i Guineas a Quarter at Pupils' Residences. RS PALMER'S SCHOOL, Carleton "- Hoffd.—The Second Quarter will com mence April 18th. MR W. H. WEBB, L.8.8.A., &c, ACADEMY OF MUSIC. OAK HOUSE, HOBSON-STREKT (3 doors from Cook-street), Teacher of Pianoforte, Organ, Harmonium 1 sjid Harciony. Terms on application. In Classes— RUDIMENTS OF MUSIC THEORY OF MUSIC HARMONY. There are separate Classeß for Elementary and Advanced Students, conducted on the principles of the Royal Academy of Music, Term of 12 Loasons—One Guinea, r f; b. wo o dham, Teaches of the PIANOFORTE AND HARMONIUM. Address Curs of Hr A. Kai>¥, Auckland. Musio Warehouse Queen-street. ■ - ,vEiiW*»J-JA ■-.■.. .. . .