The Auckland Evening Star.

VOL. XXIV.—NO. 4,358

AUCKLAND, N.Z., MONDAY, MAY 5, 1884.

PRICtf: ONE PJSJNJNf



Shipping. jt J- T>ACIFIC MAILSTEAM ds77}s_j» SHIP ca ; ~.< i v.^'I'IIKOirOH THE UNITEI -_a_. t-|-_\-| !.;s OF AMERICA, VL HONOLULU, TO GREAT BRITAIN. Undor Postal Contract with tho Governments 0 New Zealand and New South Wales. Passengers hooked through to Liverpool Loudon, or I'arls, via tho Great Overland Roac of America, via tho Steamers of the Atlantl Lines from Now York. ] ; Date of j Date of Steamer. . ons.. Sailing to Sailing tc i i Sydney I 'Frisco. 188-1 On ..rabout 1884. Zoalandia 3.200 May 3 iU.v 27 City ot Sydney.... 3, lull ..t.iv 31 Juno 21 Australia 3,200 Juno _. .Inly 22 FAP.ES :- Ifi rst-class _fi_ and upwards S_i,.crane £32 3s Od and upwards Ki'..;; H.,.;. to Sun Francisco £40 Steerage £20 Through Cabin Passengers aro permittod t< lay over "at Honolulu, or any of the cities of thf United States, not to exceed six months. SOUTHERN PACIFIC ROUTE. Passengers to and from Europe may, without extra cost, avail themselves of tho Southkrn Pacific Railroad and its connections, thereby avoiding the winter cold of tho Northern route. No Shipping Orders will bo issued aftorl p.m. on the day before the jailing 'of steamers for San Francisco. For freight rates and all other information apply to THOS. T, GAMBLE, Agent, Lower Queen-street. jf^Tv ABIENT LINE. **S. .* J^ Under contract with the New «=«_-___»-»«'- south Wales Government for tho conveyance of Mails. Tho following Steamships belsnging to the Oriont Co. and tho Paoilio Co. will leave SYDNEY and MELBOURNE on the under mentioned dates for I_ONDON, via ADELAIDE 1)1.-GO. GARCIA (at steamer's option), SUEZ. and NAPLES:- Steamer. From Sydney. From Melb'urne. Liguria May 10 May IB Iberia May 21 May 30 Potosi June 6 Juno 12 Orient Juno 20 Juno 2ti ■ And fortnightly thereafter. Through fares to London, £21 to £75. Passengers acouro special advantages by booking through from Now Zealand. Second chiaa passengers byOrirntsteamor are provided with .aloon pasuagea to Sydney or MelDouruo. NAPLES TO LONDON by Rail.—Speoial arrangements mado with Messrs Cook and Sons jr tho issuo of through tickets at greatly re need rates, PASSAGES FROM LONDON.-Speoialfacili ties afforded for bringing' out Frionds and Relatives by pre-paymont of the passage-money here. SPECIAL RETURN TICKETS, available for 12 months, aro issued at tho following rates :— First Saloon „ £117 Second Saloon „ £77 PARCELS BOOKED THROUGH to LON DON at Reduced Rateß. For fnrthor particulars apply to UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND (LIMITED), Agents in Now Zealand. te**\T^| TTNION STEAMSHIP |p_ > g__Sa _3 \J COMPANY OF NEW |Si_y__JS\ ZEALAND (LIMITED). I TIME TABLE.-May. FOR TARANAKI. NELSON, PICTON, WEL LINGTON, L-TTELTON, AND WEST COAST PORTS (from Manukanl. Steamer. | Date of Sailing. | ___\ Hawea I Tues., 13,9.30 q.m. I 8.10 a."m 7 FOR GISBORNE, NAPIER, WELLINGTON, LYTTELTON, AND PORT CHALMERS (from Auckland). Wairabapa I Thurs., S, noon I — Tarawera 1 Thurs.. 15, noon I — FOR GISBOItNK, NAPIER, AND WEL- LINGTON. BonTH.CROS3| Thurs.,B.s p.m. I — FOR MELBOUItNF (VIA BLUFF). WAIRARAPA I Thurs., 8, noon I -r TARAWERAt I Thurs., 15, noon I — tCulls at Hobart^ ___ SYDNEY.- Rotomaiiaka I Tues ,G, 5 p.m. I — FOR OREVMOUTH. OMAPERE |"Tuc3„o, noon I — , FOR SUVA AND LKYUKA. Penguin 1 Alon., 5,5 p.m. I — (No cargo after noon). FOR RUSSELL AND _____________ ROTOMAIIASA I Tues..li. 5 p.m. I ■— Cargo must be booked and alongside Two HOURS before advertised time of departure. Pa"_iir'o Tickets must be taken at the Com pany _ (yp-lce (Auckland Branch), Fort-atroet. " 7 7 T4JORTHERN STEAM AWt^K ™ smP ca < LIMITSD,• (Weather and other Circum atances Permitting.) FROM QUEEN-STREET WHARF. _ m _. FOR TAURANGA AND BAY OF PLENTY *"" PORTS. STEAMER, I - °ATK 0F BAILING. Wellington Monday, 5, 7 p.m. Wellington Thursday, 8, 7 p.m. Gler-elg Monday, 12 5 p.m. Glonclg Thursday, 15,5 p.m. Wellington Monday, 19, 7 p.m. Wellington Thuraday, 22, 7 p.m. Glenelg Monday, 2(1, o p.m. Olenelß Thu;sflay,29.sp.m. Connects ot Tauranga for Opotiki Eta(_- and Bay of. Plenty Ports every Tuesday. For Ru-smr,, Whanharoa. and _______ Qleneig ""Monday, 5. G p.m. Wellington Monday, 12, 7 p.M. Glenelg Monday.'P. h p.m. Wellington Monday. 2ij, 7 p.m. For Whangarki, WHANaAiSi Heads, and Mangapai. ___ Maogregor | Every Tuesday, 7 p.m. ~ For WaiiSiAßEi and Whangakki -Heads i (Carrying pan-ensers and cargo for Waipu). Macgrogor I Bvery;i'uesdayandFriday.7p.ni. For Whangarei Heads, Pahua Bay, Whan garei, and manqa^ai■ Bowona I Every Thursday, 7 p.m. ""■ For Mercury Bay. Rowena I Every Monday, 7 p.m. from manukal. For Waitara. Douglas i Monday, 5 1 p.m. Arirvle : I Tuesday. l>. 1 p.m. . ' For Raglan and Kawiiia. p Douglas I Thursday, 8,1 p.m. -TTSTrmiKtT be booked and olongsido Two KOUB3 before advertised time of departure Passage Tloketfl wuat be taken at the Com gany's Offlce. No. 67. Qaefln-^treet, Anokland.. FOR WAITARA.—The s.e, DOUGLAS will leavo Onehunga Wharf vs above (weather and other circumstances permitting) TO-DAY, May 5. at 1 p.m.-NortJicrn Steamship Company (Limited), Auckland ; or, A. Barnes, Onehunga. FOR WAITARA.—Tho s.s. AUG VLB will learo tho Oriohnnga Wharf as above {weather and other circumstances permitting) TO-MORROW (Tuesday). May fi. at 1 P-in.- Northorn Steamship Company (Limited), Auck land; or, A. Barnes. Onehungg. IHOR RAGLAN AND KAWIIIA,-The " _ s DOUGLAS will leave Oneliung* Whar. S'*s above feather and other c^reum otnnces permitting on THuItSUAI. may B, Stl pm.-_. To>ll)ern Steamship Co. (Limited), Auckland: or. A. Barnes. Onehunga. ,_J "PASSENGERS' LINE OF PACKETS TO NEW ■JJw_ed"by THB SHAW, SAVILL ft ALBION 'Jwnett S_lppiNG CO. (Limited) S_, . LeadenhaU-streot, London. ,^»?ffi sMTew isawsJj commanded by «WSS_«S__fSd of the best %JSS, Hd mo t_- TSSSfetion roomy and passEges from Iyondon to J>ew S^y torß^K XI r(Sso eieave at Almost regular mtorvals. Full particulars oa application to LD. NATHAN & CO., ) , ~ OWEN & GRAHAM. } Agent*. CItUICKSHANK & CO.. I __ Jt- -VTORTHERN RIVER _^__s_^Ar J_l STEAM NAVIGA.TION (j^JS^COMPANY (LIMITKDK TIME TABLE: •« « Ti.TRtfrAM leaves Helonsville for WAI- J,\ S on MOiNDaY-S? WKDNESDAYS,and FRI BAYS oil arrival p£ train leaving Auckland at 4-i _n ni riiturnin" from DauGvvii.i.e at... a.m. onTU^DAYS.-'mGIiSDAVS, and SATUR i'« ■ \riVNrK CASEY leavsa Helonsville for wlit^rever?MONDAY and WEDNESDAY ■on arrival of Jtrain from leaving Auckland at H'« 8 KIN A leaves Helensville-for Otamatea *very MONDAY after tie ™S^_lf%g_\ train from Auckland, and rfIUKSUAI alter .the arrival of the I.SO tf.M. train from Auckland, at POINT CURTIij on the Thursday ' trs_ KINA leaves Helensville for Port Albert direct every TUESDAY after the -Mrival of the 1.30 p.m. train from Auckland, S return, to Helensville direct from Port



Shipping;. ,-i. __■ fTMiE NEW ZEALAN] Jl SHIPPING co.s J FOR LONDON DIRECT. TO t'oLLOW THE LOCH BREDAN. The Splendid Iron Clipper Ship !| HANG-TIKI, o Captain Milman, 1,225 tons register, 100 Ala Lloyd's, will Sail in all .lime. For freight or passage apply to ) THIS N__W ZEALAND SHIPPING COMPANY (Limited), Agents. Auckland, Ist May, iSSI. A.s£ mHE NEW ZEALANI sttSS&AA X SHIPPING COM „||g|jgi§|g^ FOR LONDON DIRECT. The splendid Clipper LOCH BREDAN > 100 Al nt Lloyds. 950 tons, R. Gumming ) Master, is now recoiving cargo, and will hav< quick despatch. As the greater part of hoi cargo is now engaged, early application foi . space is necessary. : Apply to TllK NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING COMPAN, (Limited), Agents. j^^jr^jr- npHE NEW ZEALANE j||pg||iig^ SHIPPING COMPANY'S S.S. BRITISH KING, FOR LONDON. The above vesacl will sail early in May, and take general cargo from this port, and will be fitted with a cool chamber for freightage of CHEESE AND BUTTER. Early application for space is neoossary. For freight or passage apply to THE NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING CO. (Limited), Agents. A^ Tj 'OR LONDON DIRECT ■^__w-^»&__P n 0 cu PPer oarquo ™™Sfi_laWw Al at Lloyd's, 821 tens. Captain Glazkbrook. This vessel having tho greater part of nor cargo anjfagod will have quick dospatoh. For freight or passage apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO., 18, Queen-street. __£-_JT^- "VTEW STEAMER ON dm?3f_%_, '-** THK KAIPARA. J_tt?lZZ&_ts_P The new and fast s.s. NEP ~BRsv jai»*J^ TUNE will loave Helonsville for Dargavihi. and intermediate stations) on Tuesdays and Thursdays, after tho arrival of the 7.15 a.m. train from Auckland; roturning from Dargavillo on V>-«_i«sdayß and Fridays, at 5.30 a.m. Cargo to U, consigned to care of J. Mi LOGAN, a.a. Neptuno. Saloon Fare, Ss; return Ticket available for two weeks. Saloon Fares (Single), sh. mj- QTEAM TO THAMES, _t^F__S £rlk O Connecting with River i_fiS«_S«wls*<*Stenmerß for STIRLING ' •fiS^Saa^rwORTII.OHINEMURI.WAI- TEKAURI, WAIIII. TK AROHA GOLDFIKLDS. MORKINSVILLB, WAITOA PLAINS, AND GRANT AND FOSTER'S SETTLEMENT. TIME TABLE S.S. ROTOMAHANA, P.S. ENTERPRISE No. 2, aud ANNE MILBANK. FROM AUCKLAND: | Rotomahana I Enterprise | A. Milbank Mon. IB 30 a.m. — 9 p.m. Tucs. I 10 a.m. — — Wed. 10.30 a.m. — 10 p.m. Thurs. I 11 a.m. — — Fri. I 12 noon — 11 p.m. Sat. I 1 p.m. — — ~ FROM THAMES: ~ | Rotomahana | ICr.torpriso lA. M-Ibank Mon. | 3.30 p.m. — I — Tues. 1.30 p.m. - 10 p.m. Wed. 15 p.m. - j - Thurs. I 5.30 p.m. - I 7.30 p.m. Fri. I 0 p.m. — I — Sat. I - - I S P-m. No cargo received for Rotomahana within half-an-hour of advertised time of leaving. Not responsible for Shipping, Carrying, or discharging Live Stock. ERASER & TINNE, Agents. _4~^L=r S" COROMANDEL. <j|pEli|_E^ THOMAS SCOTT, MASTER. TIME TABLE. Leaveß Auckland I Leaves Coromandel! May. May. Monday, 5,12 noon — — Tuesday, (i, 12 noon Wednesday, 7,12 noon — — Thursday, 8,12 noon Friday, 9, 2 p.m. — — Saturday, 10,12 noor Weather and other circumstances permitting. Not responsible in shipping, carrying, or dis charging live stook. No cargo received without shipping note, and within half an hour of advertised tlmo of de parture. All parcela must be propaid on board. A. R. H. SWINDLEY, Manager. £ .*- mHE KAMO COLLIER y ■-■CTrarfn -"■ COMPANY' 3 ,act and S.S. WAITAKI, 112 tons register, 420 h.p., Capt. J. Crawford, will be despatched as under, from Railway Wharf— FOR WHANGAREI, WHANGAREI HEADS, MANGAPAI, AND PARUA BAY. From Auckland: From Whangarei! May. Monday, 5, 8 p.m. — Wednesday. 7. 8 p.m. Tuesday. 6. 2 p.m. Monday, 12, 8 p.m. Friday, 9, 9.30 a.m. Wednesday, 11, 8 p.m. Tuesday. 13, 9.30 a.m. Monday. 19, 8 p.m. Friday, 16,10 a.m. Wednesday, 21, & p.m. Tuosday. 20, 2 p.m. Monday, 2ti, 8 p.m. Friday, 23 i p.m. Wednesday. 28, 8 p.m. Tuesday, 27,9.30 a.m. _. Friday, 30,10 a.m. A COACH runs in connection with the steamer to Waipu from the Heads. Paseago Tickota must be taken at Company s Office, Ha, Queen-street, or.Queon-BtreetWharf, Auckland. _c Jr __- TJI7"AIUICU AND ONE- VV HU'NGA STEAM jgffi^lfcfi^NAVlGATlON CO. (LIMITED). TIME TABLE.-S.S. MANUKAU. May, 1881. Leave Onehunga ; Leave Waiuku: 5-Monday,3p.m. 6-Tuc_day,3.3op.m. .^.^ -__ 7—Wed., J P.m. _ — _!' B—Thurs., 9 a.m. 9—FridaytforManukau _ 10-Saturd_j:,6a!m. 10-Saturday, 10.30 p.m. 12—Monday, 7 a.m. 12—Monday, 11.30 a.m. 1-I—Wed., 5.30 a.m. it -Vt cd,. Ip.m. 15-Thursday, 9 a.m. 15-Thurs.. 1.301 p.m. 17-Saturday, 10 a.m. 17-Jaturday, 2.30 p.m. 19-Monday, 11.30 a.m. l!)-JIonday, 1 p.m. 20-Tuesday, 2 p.m. 7 a.m. 2_-Wed : , e sday, 3 p.m. _,_ Thurß J ay _ , _._.. 23—Friday(forManukail _ , Heads»,Bp.m. g 20—Monday, 7 a.m. 20-Monday, 11.30 a.m. Z__Wodnes-_y.Ba._n. 28-Wed. 12.30 p.m. 29-Thursday, 8.30 a.m. 29-Thursday, 1 p.m. Jl-Saturday, 10 a.m. 3t-Saturday, 2.30 p.m. All treights payable before delivery of goods. J. BARR BROWN, 'Managing Director. , _* ___ TVEVONPORT STEAM JLI FERRY COMPANY Th e above Company have a Steamer always on hand at shortest notice for TOWINS, PICNIC PARTIES, AND FISH I N GEXCURSIONS. Ri Traffic Manager, _►- QTEAM TO LONDON. -|^|^^^^PI__^BD_ARSORI|^TA_, W^ff™ aMffiiy 3TW A " NAVIGATION COMPANY. FOR LONDON pmsci. VIA COLOMBO I Loave I Leave Steamer. 'I sfUnay., Melbourne. ] [ im: -1881.' Shannon May U May 20 lakkamatt*' ..-•■ May 28 June 3 P-rthaoe ••• Jnnell Junel7 .tlvK^l .•.■.•.::::::::-■ June 2 s jmyi And thenceforward every alternate week. "pa-aengers and cargo booked^o Lo°don. Ito -eilloß, Italy, Egypt, India, China, and Japan . Btß mefc eokri'ssuedboth to **&_" I ■ i i passengom at especially low rates. CMW reserved accommodat-on oan be obtalnedin -is T-S^^klnß at A-oHan- «en« ; special advantages. ' For all partioul-Jganply to_ _„_,_. ft CO* AgenUfc _18t Queen-street. Anokland. . _.



Land and Estate Agents. D mAS, TT ASMONI LAND AND MONETARY AGENT, 110, Ql-'EKX STKKIOT (A(ljoining B. Tonka and Co.'c), TELEPHONE-No. 185. BANE-BBS t National Bank of New Zealand (Limited). 1 Mortgages and Loan- Negotiated. Konta and Interests Collected. Money Inveßted on Firat-clnas Soeuritle without charge. Estates managed (or absonteea. Valuations and Arbitrations undertaken. _l Native Ijnnd affairs specially understood. '• Houses to Lot and Properties for Salo placoi on my list freo of charge. Every description of landed property bough or sold to order. Largo auras to lend on llrat-claae securities. j; PROPERTIES FOR gA L E I SYMONDS-STREET-Allotments, x 100, in th, beat part of Symonds-street. £1.1 per foot. 82,800—1 N THK CENTRE OF THE ClTY—_< largo and commodious Storo, built of Concrcti f and Brick, with large Dry Cellars, on an A1 lotmont 10 feet by Si feet IS inches. Build.ngi valued about £1,300; the allotment worth ai least £50 per foot. With ilrst-olass terms. ) £350 FOR AN g-ROOMED HOUSE and goot allotment, situated near Mr Morloy'a Storo oi tho Great North Road. A chance seldom mo With. EPSOM—Six aud a-half Acres, all main roiu frontage; higli position; would cut up ink choice building lots. Price, £300 por acre Terms, £550 cash ; balance, 5 per cent. NOHTHC'OTE-fiIHJ for a Now Four-Roomcc COTTAGE and a vory Largo Allotmont, situ 1 atod near tho Wharf. 3 £75—ALLOTMENT' adjoining tho abovo; oasj terma of paymont. PENROSE—An unoqualled Site of 2_ acres foi a reaidence, situated on rising ground, com manding one of tlie grandest views in the neighbourhood of Auoklaud. Tliis site must be soon to bo appreciated. Price, £200. PAREMAREMO-82 Acres. £1 por acre. HELLYER'S CREEK—BO Aorcß. £4 per acre. ■ MOUNT EOEN—Four Large Allotments, in n • lending position. Price for the four, £100. MOUNT EDEN-Firstclnss 7-Roomcd Houso, with detached waah-hoiißO, and all necessary outbuildings on Allotment 2-10 feet deep, has 2 good frontages. Price, £0.5, with good terms. , __ MOUNT EDEN— Something unusual. Throe Acres of Land, commanding an oxtonsivo view, which cannot be built out. This pro perty would bo a grand position for a gcntlo mans residence, or would cut up to great advantage Price, £1,000. AVONDALE—Ten Acres of rich Voloanio Land, with .-Roomed Houso and outbuildings. There are orchards in full bearing, and good strawberry bedß. Tho remainder of tho land is laid down in grass. To a market gardener this property, at tha price, means a small fortune. Price, £600, with good torms. CITY FREEHOLD (close to tho now Town Hall site)—A Largo Allotmont, with threo new 4 roomed Houseß. This property is close to Queen and Grey-streets. Price la £700. Cot tages bring in a rogular rental of £1 5a Gd per week, ■PONSONBY (Pompnlior Terrace)—An Allot ment with good view ; £'.t 10s por foot. PONSONIIY (Chui-ch-strei'l)—Alluliuciit 3S x 100: Bm. witli easy terms. PONSONBY (Shelly Beach Road) —An un equalled Corner Allotment 100 x 105 foot; v grand site for a A'ilia Kisidenee, as it com mands a line view of the harbour; or would ha most suitable for a large Storo and other buildings. I 'rice, only ft pur fool: easy torms. 31HKEN HEAD—Ten Acres, largo road front age, a lot of large kauri trees. I'rice, £22 10a per acre (adjoining properly from £30 per acre to £50). This property is an especial bargain ; it was bought cheap, so will be sold cheap. HELENSVILLE — 220 Acres Splendid Land, with Railway Station on tho property. Prico, £700; easy terms. TUAKAU — Two Township Allotmonta, £10 each. NORTH SHORE—Two first-class Allotments, commanding a very pretty viow, in rapidly rising locality, close to the wharf. £3 15s per foot. MOUNT ROSKILL—Tho ten shillings a foot Allotments are selling rapidly. Tho contract for the new roads through theso very valuablo allotments will be let within throe weoks. MOUNT KOSKILI,—Six-roomed new Houso, excellent position ; £525 on torms; main road frontage. MOUNT ROSKILL-Six-roomed New House, with pantry, bathroom, . and scullery, thoroughly well ftnis'iied and built with first-class timber; verandah on two sides; largo allotment, loose box, stable. Prico, £000; an exceedingly cheap und sound invest ment, MOUNT ROSKILL (Valley Road)-Tho Resi denco and Grounds until lately occu pied by Mr Evinson. To any person requiring a really first-class houso, with plenty of land this Property thoroughly recommends its. If. Prico according to amount of ground taken wilh tho house. MOUNT ROSKILL (Valley Road)—A good 5-roomed House on a Large Comer Allotment; £100. MOUNT ROSKILL—Two of the Best Allot ments In tho Bell wood Estato; £310a per foot. Two otlinrs, I.ls per foot. MOUNT ROSKILL—IO Acres Volcanic Land, Moi'N'T KOSKILL—I hove alotof very oheap allotments in an estate which has only just como Into the market. To working men desirious of seeming a good piece of land of thoir own at a small cost, and with very easy torms of paymont, it is a grand chance. Jf persona were only nwaro how vory rapidly tho Mount Roßkill District is going ahead, also the many advantages of view, con venience to town, hoalthy locality, volcanic soil, choapnoss of the land, &c, I fepl con fident that many moro purchasers would buy In this favoured district, than pay such long prices for land of an inferior quality and bad position. TJOUSES TO TjET. SYMONDS-STREET—A commodious Family Residence of 9 rooms, with gas and wator laid on; wash-house and all necessary outbuild ings. With tho House it is dosired to Lot tho superior Modern Furnituro contained therein. Rent, £3 per week. _ VALLEY ROAD, MOUNT ROSKILL-Largo and pleasantly situated Houao of 10 rooms, good lawn and orchard. Rent, 35s per week. VALLEY ROAD, MOUNT ROSKILL-Ncw 5-roomed Cottago on a corner allotment, 12s por week. WANTED TO PURCHASE AT REMUERA. A THOROUGHLY GOOD RESIDENCE of 8 or 9 Rooms, with from 3 acres of land. The site meat bo good and command a viow of tho harbour. Prico not so much an object as a comfortable houso and sea view. ij,> J. MOSS ft. (JO E » HOUSB, LAND. & ESTATE AGENT'S. We bog to inform Owners of Property tha Houses or hand, for RENTAL OR SALE, an entered in our Registry Freo of Charge, for till information of those who favour us with a call at our oihoes, in Shortland-atreet. Mnne.v to Lend at Current Rate, of Intereat. OHN SOPPET, House, Land, and Gonoral Commission Agent, No. 8, Queen street, has for Immediate Bale (really cheap) :— 1 comfortable 6-roomod Cottage, Ponsonby; (terms very easy); also, )7-roomed House, 1 6-roomod House, 2 4-roomed Cottages, and 1 email Score, in town; 2 Dairy Farms, 10 miles from town; 2 partly-Unproved Farms, one 310 ocros, tho other 150 acres, about 12 mtlos from town; and several other City and Snburban Propertles at penally Low Prloes. T. CLAYTON » HOUSE, LAND, COMMISSION AGENT AND SHIP BKOKKK Allotments for Salo at Hamilton, Newoaatle. Alexandra, and North Shore. Money lent on good BCcurity. Ofllcei 30. lusm-anco llmlilings. I>rapcrj / * *«\ / DEFERRED \ j PAYMENT I 1 SYSTEM. I TAILORS, DRAPERS MILLINERS, AND OUTFITTERS, HQBEON-STREET, HAVE A WELL-ASSORTED STOCK 03 THH BEST CLASS GOODS. All Tweeds thoroughly Bhrunk before being made up, and Fit and Workmanship Guaranteed. Thp Dbx-kwied Payment System has boen found to be a great boon, by enabling those with limited incomes to procure necessaries Id the easiest possible way. INSPECTION INVITED. Cash Customers reeoive 6 per oent. Discount (one shilling in the pound sterling) on all parcel! . of 20s and upwards. g ■W. L B * * BOOK BINDER. PAPER RULER, ACCOUNT BOOK MANUFACTURES. THROB DOOBS ABOVE " STAB " OFfflOß. - MERCHANTS' ACCOUNT BOOKS l inß-bange and m-nino regibtbi- books , specially Ruled and Bound. i MusJo, Magaclneß, Publlo Libraries, and Sub l day Sohool Books well bound. BAKERS'. SPECIAL RW-D DAT BOOKS Bibles, Prayer and Hymn Books Re-bound. BAND AND OHOIR MUSltf BOOKS



Books und Stationery. ), mHE AUCKLAND CIRCULATIN _L LIBRARY. 212 — Q U E E N - S T It E E T — 212 (Opposite McArtlitir's), E N. C. LENNOX (Late 10. Wayte), Phopbibtoi The Oldest Circulating Library in the Provinc Contains upwards of f.,000 Books. Over 300 New Books havo been added durin tho six months ending March last. The following is a Selection from tho Late: Additions :— 18 "Our Queen," by author of "Graco Darling, "Autobiography of A. Trollopo," Conway "Life of Carlyle," Barrett's "Life of Edwl Forrest," Hawthorn's "Prince Saroni'sWifo, Hawley Smart's " Hard Lines," Clark Rusßoll "Little Loo,"Chirk Russell's "Round the Ga . lory Firo," Phelps's "Beyond the Gates," "Th a Bread-winners." "Evanss "Lives of America Presidents," Hoppus's "A Great Treason, it Stevenson's "Silverado Squatters," Gilmoro' " Travel, War and Shipwreck," Walker's "Ton in Australia and New Zealand," Bullock Hall' "Gleanings in Ireland, "Dowden's "Studies! Literature," Sinnott's ''Occult World," Stable' !. "Wild Adventures Round tho Polo," Blind' "Life of George Eliot." Thomas's "Lifo o 0 GeorgoSaud," Gilchrist's" Life ot Mary Lamb, Howe's " Life of Margaret Fuller," Fitzgerald, i " World Behind Ihe Scenes." Frost's " OhlShow 0 mcn."Sansou's"Mcmoirsof thoJaiiaons."Froat' I- "Circus Lifo," Button's "Tho Fiery Cross, s Ridley YOur Captain," Lady Mnjendie's"Onc t More," Ellis's " Land of tho Fetish," Houatoun' "Memories of Grout Men,"Stent's"Scraps fron 1 my Sabortnscho." Cleland's " Inchbraokcn." Mr a Marshall's 'Court and tho Cottago," Charmo' t "Five Months in Egypt,""Politics and Life h Mars." S.lwell- "Seokoth Not Her Own, 1 Beale'a "Simplicity and Fascination," Coote' 0 " Western Paclllc."Houstoun'a "SinkorSwim, ■■ Oliphant's "Altiora Peio," Blaokburno's "J Woman Scorned," Barkloy's "My Boyhood, 1 Godfrey's "My Queen," Lynn's "Ermyn, - Oulda's "Frescoes," Buchanan's "Annai Water," McCarthy's " Maid of.Athenß," Tytler'i . 'Mario Antoinette." Tuekoy's "Joan o Arc," Holt's " Fancy Dresaea Described, r Griilln's " Memories of tho Post." Cot - ton and Payne's "Colonies and Depondon J clea," "Life of Arminius Vnmbory," Jones'i t "LongYoarain Australia," Kingston's "Hoi: of l-il(lllan," Trollopo'. "Mr Scarborough': Family," Rutherfords "Fenian Conspiracy Ashley's "James and Philip Van Artovcldc. i Also, a Department of SELECTED FRENCH NOVELS. Singlo Subscription, Ss; Double, 7s Gd, pel >' quarter. Experienced Lady Librarian. > H_-l_J. MONEY TO LEND, on Real Estate, in sums of £S0 and upwards, at the ourronl i rates of interest—Apply Win. S. Cod-rune, Fort) street. ________»_____________ ONEY TO LEND, In large or small sums, at usual rates of Interest OONNELL * COOPER, , ___tortj Vulcan Lany. "^VfoNEY TO LEND, in sums of £25 iv _ and upwards, nt current rates of interest Apply w I'KTKR OLIPHANT, Solicitor, High-street MONEY TO LEND, on Frooliolil . Security, at a low rate of interest.— Burton and Napier. Solicitors, High-street, •Auckland. . MONUV TO LEND, at current rates ol . interest—Laishley and Juckaon, Queen street. ___•») d\f-i. T0 LEND at Current a&.-y.Wy/ Rates of lntorest on Freo ' hold Security. W. F.O'SULIiIVAN. Shortland-atreet MONEY TO" LEND, at a "moderat* rate ot lntorest.—Apply to JACKSON & RUSSELL, SolloHois, Fort-atraet ONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage, of First-closs Freehold Securities. W. COLEMAN, Solicitor, National Insurance Buildings. ONEY LENT ON PROMISSOR. NOTKS. HOUSES, FURNITURE, «cc BILLS DISCOUNTED DALLY MOKTGAGES NEGOTIATED^ JOHN W. HARDIB, Laitd, Commission, and Estatb &a_M_, HIGH-STREET, AUCKLAND. EXCHANGE ON NEW YORK AND LONDON, In sums to suit FOR SALE BY ARNOLD, HINES, «5 CO., Corner of Cuatom-honae and Fort-streeta. ONEY TO LEND, on good freehold security, in sums of £:'io and upwards.— Archibald Buchanan, Solicitor. St. Mungo Chambers (opposite flank Now Zealand). MON ICY TO LEND.—I havo sovoral Sums of Money waiting investment. Mortgages negotiated, &c, &c—D, F. Evans Estate and Land Agent. AUCKLAND PERMANENT CO OPERATIVE BUILDING & INVEST MENT SOCIETY, Officii i 147. Q .kes-strk-sa LOANS grantod upon approved' ascurftlM oi Freehold or Leasehold Properties in sums ol fi2o to i-JOOO, principal and lntorest being repay able in Instalments at the following Reddoed Rates for repayment of each <HOO borrowed !■»■ Repaymentaextend-lp-, Wm v T^__nou_T ing over rer we Repayable, ~ i *.\ fl »._. lrear _ . i 0 t 104 0 0 Ireart - - 1 010 108 a I lyear- Z Z 14 7 US 15 I years II U 8 ISI fl 8 years I- 'Z 8 V 13« 18 - gfears _ - 7 1 J» IS « lOyeara - - 6t, . lta 16 | And In the same proportion for smaller or larger loans. DEPOSITS.—The Society receives Money on Deposit i —Repayable at 7 days' notloe, t pel oent per annum; repayable in 6 months, 6 per oent. per annum. JOHN BATGER. Seorotary_ I~: NDU^rTUAL and PKOVIDENTTEE MANENT BUILDING. LAND, AND IN ■» VESTMENT SOCIETY OF AUCKLAND, Corner of Quoen-stroot and Vulcan Lane. INVESTMENT DEPARTMENT. This Society is now issuing: Ordinary Investing Shares, carrying full rate of interest and profit. Paid-up Investing Shares of £20 each, carrying 7 por cent, interest (payable half-yoarly) and participating in profits. P . DEPOSIT DEPARTMENT. Intoreat allowed on depoaits for: 12 months 7 por conk (i months 6 per oont. 7 days' notice 5 por cent. BORROWING DEPARTMENT. The Society advances en Approved Freehold and Leasehold Property to tho extont of threo fourths of the value. Borrowers may pay off part or tho wnolo of their mortgages at any time. ' Reduced Table of Rates and any further parti culars required may be obtained at the Society s °CS' GEORGE FRASER, Manager. ONDON MORTGAGE, LOAN, AND DISCOUNT BANK. 60, SHORTLAND-STREET, AnoKIASB (Oppobite A. Clars fc Sons' Warehouse), £10 TO £1,000. Upon porsonal, freehold, ejad loasehold secnrltT, repayable by Weekly, Monthly, or Quarterly Instalments, at Lowest Curront Rates. Advances made on Furniture without remOTal, and all classes of Merchandise. Loans Granted upon Life Polioii-., Leoaok* and Interests under Wills. BILLS DISCOUNTED AT'CURRENT RATES, Loans upon Deposit of Deeds. Rkfayii-WT by Easy Instalments. FORMS GRATIS. All communlpatiops and Interviews held strictly confidential. _—. BANK OF EHQLANP NOTES CtUNaBD. •YTICTORU LOAN AND DISCOUNT AGENCY, BIGHtSTREET, AUCKLAND, OP-OS-TB CITY OOUNOH IHAM-_BS, MONEY ADVANCED IN SUMS OF XlO to £1000 ON PERSONAL SECURITY, DEEDS OB PROPERTY, BOND WARRANTS, ■■ SHARES, &o, i REPAYMENTS CAN RE MADE N WEEKLY Ol OTHER INSTALMENTS TO SUIT BORROWERS, t ■ COMMUNICATIONS CONFIDENTAL. ' POSTAL ADDREgSj BOX 90. '/. ft Q P N D LIMB &rouN__"Limk FOR SALE' SOUTHGATB S MAHURANGI HYDRAULIC GROUND ROCHE LIME. • In any auantity, for Concrete Paths, Keori CeUars, tec. (next to stone nagging: Is M tor durabUiiy and biurf-Betttni 1.. rntalltiea). For tanks and Other WW work It Is a first-lass material. 3 B.EBANE, To'LB AQIHf * CUSTOMS-STItKST



Business Notices. y Thos. J, Harbutt, aZ. I v. Manufacturer of " COKN BROOMS, AU CKLAND. ,g TRADE I K AP AI | MARK. 3t TkEVONPORT! DEVONPORT!— „ JL/ IRONMONGERY, CHINA, GLASS, • AND KAUTHENWARE IN ALL ITS 8 BRANCHES.—X. BLUCK, having opened in n, tho above line, begs respectfully to draw the ; attention of the Inhabitants to the fact that he 8 intends to trade on tho principle of "Small '• pro/its and quick returns, and trusts thus to c sccuro tho patronago of tho residents. K. B. n, begs to solicit inspection of his new and varied atock. Ordcrß promptly attended to.—Noto ad -8 dreaa—EDGAR BLUCK. Church-atreet, Devon ,r port. SU. A G' BART LETT. s $ £8 10 s- |3 g7l 154, QUEEN STREET. O^ i w p .J I TDILLIAED TAB LE, i J-J Ex Jforthumborland. s Ono First--lasa Full-Blzed Billiard Table by " Bounott & Co., London, with Ivory Pool, Pyra _ mid, and Playing Balls, Cues, Gas Fittings, &c. " oomplote, for Sale by "_ WM. BUCHANAN, g St. Mungo Chambers, Queen-street, Auckland. ' nHUSTfI OF DRAWERS Very Handsome Chests of Drawers, in Rich a Mottled Kauri, are now soiling at the following r prices for Cash t—The Duke of Edinburgh Chest b of Eight Drawers (the bonnet drawer richly ■ panelled with totara, bird, and rewa rewa) JSt " 10s; Five Drawer Chests, SA. The above articles have always given great satisfaction, and be* ooiue more beautiful with age. P W. NORRIE. TOP Of SHORTLAHD-BTRm-T. i Com and See/ I TB» / / CHOICE SB LECTION /T/ °* /W OHANDEIJKRS, /** / BRACKETS. A/TINWAItK, GIX)BES.ta. /V PLUMBING, . T / / GASFITTING, TOWK PR.C M . yC^BELLHANGING, &0. /^>/ At Shortest Notice aa /"V/ Town I'rloei. // / y 0. MAY'S BUILDINGS, / / DEVONPORT. O.'N ..ALE, a very Low Kates, by til' und<:r.sii;ned, in Lota to suit l Jurchasors- OATS OATMEAL MAIZK WOOD'S FLOOR FOWL WHEAT TEA BII.VN SUGAR SHARPS POTATOES CHAFF HUTTKU BONEDUST, &C, i«v, &0. Agents for the following— Tho Celebrated "AL!<ANY FOOD" foi (nfiints—the sale "f this nrtiile Is iimnenso. The Unrivalled II I'M A'iTl'l- PAlNT'.from ICinno, qmtlity not equalled. The llikurangi Sawmill, orders taken foi ItI'ILDINO TIMBER at low rales, and sup ;iliod nt short notice. E. MITCHELSON & GO., T HENDERSON, HOUSE, SHIP, SIGN, AND GENERAL DECORATIVE PAINTER, NO. 8, WYNIInAM- STBE ET. TTT ARNOCK BR OTHER 8, SOAP AND CANDLE MANUFACTUREKa. COX'S CREEK, RICHMOND. OiTICB I DURHAM - STREET, AUCKLAND Cash Purchaser- of Tallow, Wool, Sheepskins, and Bones. C~O~STER AND nAMPSHIRE, TOBACCONISTS, Queen-street, Opposite Nevada Hotel. C. & H. bog to Inform their frionds and the general pubpio that thoy havo Purchased the STO.K, BOWLING SALOON, SHOOTING GALLERY, etc., lately carried on by W. C. Poriier, and that thoy intend keeping none but tho finest brands of Cigars and Tooacccs, Cigarettes, etc.; also,-a good assortment of Meorsohaum. Briar, and other Pipes, Cricketing .Materials and Football Gooda.—Noto tho Ad dress: Coster & Hampshire, Queon-at., opposite Nevada Hotel. T>UTCHER AND CO., -f-* FORT-ST. AND QUEEN-ST. WIIARF, STEVEDORES, RECEIVING AND FORWARDING AGENTS. WOOL STORBD AND DUMPED FOB SntTMENT, BALLAST SUPPLIED. WH. SKINNER AND SON, • Builders, Carpenters, and Joiners, Vulcan Lane. All Branches of tho Building Trade exocutod by Experienced Workmen.; Shop Fronts, Office Fittings, ftp. HISS MoCAUL, Stylish and Fashion ablo Dressmaker, No. 0, Wakoflold street, third shop from Queen-street, right hand side. THE NEW ZEALAND TOBACCO GROWING AND MANUFACTURING COMPANY (IJMITED). 1 Head Office and Factory i Auckland.! IMPORTANT TO FARMERS. The abovo Company is desirous of com munloating with Farmers and others who are willing to grow Tobacco. Genuine Havana and Amorioan Soed and all information FREE, wliich can bo Obtained at my offlco. Mercantile Chambers, next to Bank of Now Zealand. AUGUST VOLLBRACHT. Working Manager. December 1.1833. D'WARD BARTLEY, Architect, Stich bury'a Buildings. Quoen-Btrect. WILLIAM THOMAS, Corner of Lome and Victoria-Btroets, Auckland East, MONUMENTAL. MARBLE. AND GENERAI STONEMASON, ARCHITECTURAL SCULPTOR AND CARVER Inscriptions Accurate and Beautiful. Monumcntß, Tomba, Headstones, and ever; description of Stone Work at the Lowest Posslbli Pricea for Town and Omintr*. QUPERIOR CORKUGATEti iANh J. L. KEAN Haß for Sale a number of t'ne above with Tap ready for use, prioe 3__, at his shop. Wellesle, streot East (next door to Crowthers Stable.' Large Quantitioa of Spouting, Ridging, un Down IMpea always in Stock. Verandah Iro: jurved at the shortest notice. Countrj order, will always receive his prompt attenaon. L}R. lyashers always on hand. CHARGES HESKETH.I fAIEX, AITKEN. HESKETH' and AIT KEN are glad to inforpi their customers and ' tho public generally that having sold the whole of their last year's stock of Clovers, etc., they are in a position to olfor an entirely New Stock arriving per direct steamer Aorangi, from Lon don, and per Mail Steamer from San Francisco, as under, all current season's growth, consist ing of— WHITE CLOVER (Trefolium repons) RED CLOVER (Trefolium n'retens) I ALSYKE CLOVER (Trefolium hybrida) COWORASS (Trefolium perenno) SCARLET CLOVKR (Trefoliumincarnatum) TREFOIL (Modicago supulino) LUCERNE (Modicago aativa) ALFALFA (Modicago Chiliana) TIMOTHY (Plileum Prateuis) CHESTED DOGSTATL (Cynosnrus eristalus) MEADOW FOXTAIL (Alopecm us pretensis) SHEEPS FESCUE (Festuca ovina) WOOD MEADOW GRASS (Poa nemoralis) PRAIRIE (Biomus Schrosderi) " 0 OCU-L Qr^§3 RAT-TAIL (Sporobolus clongatus) RYE-GRASS (Soleqm perrone seinpervlrens) COCKSFOOT (Daci.-li3 glomerata) PURPLE and GREEN TOP ABERDEEN TURNIP 3 DEVONSHIRE GREY STONE, WHITE STONE, and GLOBE TURNIPS SWEDE TURNIPS. 1 They are also Agents for the Bonedust as manufactured by the Auckland Manure Com pany, Sydney Bonedust and Flour, Mineral and Bone Phosphates, Potato and Grass Manures, Peruvian Guano, Nitrate of Soda, ahd other Artificial Manures; Oats, Mtjze, Barley, Beans, , Peas [Coarse, Fine, and RoJk Salt, Cobra, and Unseed Cake; New Zealand Flax and Tow, etc



Business Notices. JR. RANDERSON begs to notify that • ho is prepared to undertake Outdoor Sales at Auction of Household Furniture, Mer chandise, and Goods of every description; also Land and Estate Sales will be conducted from time te time in the Large Sale Room, Mercantile Chambers. Terms reasonable, and prompt account gales. Tho advertiser will also under take the Subdivision of Properties. For Private Salo, a number of Convenient Residences in town and suburbs, alao Farms, and to Lease for 10 years with purchasing clause at current ' price.—Apply to J. R. Randerson, Auctioneer and Land Agent. , A CME CLEANSER & LIQUID BLUE. : Ask for Scott & Co.'s Acme Cleanser, tho , strongest and least injurious of any extract of soap at present before tho public. Ask for Scott & Co.'s Liquid Blue, the only genuine Blueing to bo had j warranted not to settle or cloud linen, clothes, &o. To be had o' all respectable Grocors. 8d per large bottle, equal to over lib Blue i squares. i TTNION OIL, SOAP, AND CANDLE I \J COMPANY (LIMITED). MANUFACTURERS OF COMMON AND TOILKT SOAPS, CANDLES, PEANUT. AND OTHER LUBRICATING OILS. fSoap and Candle Works: Parnell. Oil Workß s Customs-street West. Warehouse and oillcou i Lower Albbr. STREET. Cash Purchasers of Tallow. Delivery taken at their Parnell Work* <". WaroJimiHß AYRSHIRE HOUSE, Kahanoahape Road, JAMES SCOTT having this day Disposed of his Grocery Business to Messrs HOOKER and MORRISON, begs to solicit en their behalf the continued support of his many customers, and in doing so would mention that Mr Hooker was for many years with Meaars Cloao Bros., where his strict attention to business and courtesy to cuatomera made him a general favourite. J. S. has therefore much pleasure in recommending the new firm. Newton, April 21st, 1881. Hooker and Morrison, AYRSHIRE HOUBE, FAMILY GROCERS, TEA AND PROVISION DEALERS, Having taken the above business, beg to inti mate that they will put forth every effort to satisfy customers. ALL GOODS ARE NEW AND WELL-SELECTED. SMALL PROFITS. AND QUICK RETURNS. Families waited on daily. Goods delivered to nil puns of the City. r>N SALE BY TIIE UNDERSIGN El V-/ 300 Sucks Peed Oats 200 Sucks Milling Oats 100 Sacks New Zealand Maizo 100 Sacks Fowl Wheat 1" Cases Canterbury Choeso 20 Tons No. 1 lionedust. ALSO, ALWAY3 ON HAND : Wood's Flour, Bran, Sharps, Chaff Onions, Potatoes. Hams and Bacon Corned Reef, im.lb. ko-s. WWLW.AI.I-: AND i'.KTAIL. ALBERT AND ItOPKIIT EATON. RKMOVKI) TO t".».IM KKH.-STREET 1 U A S A D" I N 17 » t * WATCHMAKER, JEWELLER, AND SEWING MACHINIST, Corner of Vermont and Oliphant-streets, off Ponsonby Road, Auckland, Everr description of Clocks, Watches. Jewel lery, Sew ing Machines, Accordions. Concertinas, and-Flutinas Repaired. GOOD WORKMANS-lIP AND MODERATE CnARGES. Agont for Messrs Icke and Son's Leather Belting (double and single). O N S O N B V ARCADE. (Near the Threo Lamps.) ANDERSON and WALKER, CABINET-MAKERS, UPHOLSTERERS, T AND BEDDING MANUFACTURERS. A. and W. respectfully draw the attention of Ponsonby residents to their varied stock of FURNITURE, BEDDING, TOILET REQUISITES, &C, and to the fact that all kinds of work In the various Departments will be done in first class style, and at MODERATE CnARQES. Experienced Workmen sent to any part of tho District. ANDERSON and WALKER, PONSONBY ARCADE (Next N. Wood. Butcher.) (J VMONTDS-STREET MACHINE-MADE BREAD FACTORY. EDWARD PARSONS, Proprietor. LEADING FEATURES: Cleanliness in Processes and Purity or Manufacture. Price o.^ hread 3_d. LASGOW CASH GROCERY, VICTORIA-STREET (Noxt Scutt's Drapery, corner Nelson-Btreet). JAMES WRIGHT Having now opened, can assure cash buyers that by buying from him they can effect a saving of from 10to_0porcent. from tho general prices, quality considered. Tho goods are all f reßli, ana are sure to give satisfaction. "DUSINESS NOTICE. EDWIN N. LEGGE, COMMISSION MERCHANT, QUEEN-ST., AUCKLAND, Having dfldded to add to his bUßlne_a that of HOTEL AND GENERAL VALUATOR, Has obtained the services of Mr HENRY J. BACON, a thoroughly competent APPRAISER Of scvon years' practice in London and neigh bourhood and the last eighteen years in Otago and other parts of South and North Islands, and ia therefore now able to offect VALUATIONS, With groat advantago to clients, PROPERTIES, HOTELS, FURNITURE, FARMING STOCK, GROWING CROPS, & GENERAL EFFECTS. N.B.—Special Arrangements with Brewers, Insuranco Companies, Commission Agents, etc. Bußineas will in futuro bo carried on under the name of " LEGGE, BACON, & C 0.," Fort-street _||_ Auckland, Opposite Star OfHoo (new buildings). TJTT F. HUBBARD, architect and quantity surveyor' Palmerston Buildings, Queen-street, "NOTICE Oi REMOVAL. W. H~A _R T, SPRING MATTRASS MAKER. Has Romovcd his Retail Business to ono of those New Briclf Shops in Hobson-street, off Welle3ley-street. WHOLESALE STORE: Next Grey's Cordial Factory, Albert-street. OKATES. SKATES. SKATES BRANSTON AND FORSTER, Albert-street, ROLLER! are lOKA TE I O L L E R I makers of I UKAIKS ON THE LATEST IMPROVED PRINCIPLE. WHOLESALE AND .RETAIL. FIRTH'S FREE STORES, ALBERT STREET. TO FARMERS, MERCHANTS, AND OTHERS. Tho Undorsigned will receive for Storage- Wheat, Oats, and other Grain. Alao, Merchan dise, at lowest rates. Terms on application. -■> v .„y J. EDMISTON, Manager. M. H. KEESING,. Lipensed Water t Workß Plumber, No;. 68, Vlctorla street,. opposite Holland and Butler's. Water laid on at the very lowest r^tea. plumbing and Gas-fitting promptly attended to. Tinware always on band, or made to order. Repairs neatly and promptly executed, Cheapest Shop in Town.



Sporting. TO" O W OPEN. MAHTINI-HENR y¥~CONS ULTATION ON THE ADELAIDE CUP, RUN ON MAY 10. Will close on May 9. An unlimited number of subscribers at £1. First horse 30 per cent. Second horse .. .. 20 per cent. Third horse .. .. 10 per cent. Starters divide .. .. 20 per cent. Non-starters divide .. 20 per cent. Application by letter only. ■ Address— MARTINI-HENRY, Care of J. Condon, Thistle Hotel, Auckland. T>OBIN HOOD'S GREAT NOVELTY X\j COMPANY'S PROGRAMME ON TIIE DUNEDIN BIRTHDAY HANDICAP AND GRAND NATIONAL STEEPLECHASE. To be run in Dunedin and Christchurch on QUEEN'S BIRTHDAY, MAY 21, 1881. Subscribed Capital—£l,ooo, in 2,000 shares of 10s each. Birthday Handicap (Dunedin)—First horse, £200. Grand National (Christchurch)—First horse, £100. WILL CLOSE 22nd MAY. "ROBIN HOOD," Care of Thomas Stapleton, Box 238, Post olllce, Christchurch; or, care of Jubal (not J. D Fleming, City Baths, Colombo-street, Christchurch. In answer to numerous inquiries, wo bog to state that we arc in no way connected with any other Company. QUEEN'S BIRTHDAY RACES, DUNEDIN. Will Close 21st MAY, 1881. 6 000 MEMBKBS -*-T 10 s* BIRTHDAY HANDICAP. First £600 Second 300 Third .. 150 Others (divided) 250 £1 800 CASH AWARDS. 2 at 100 £200 4 „ 50 200 G „ 25 150 15 „ 20 300 10 „ 15 150 20 „ 10 200 _0 „ 8 ?30 30 „ 6 .. .... ..ISO 133 £1,700 EAcn Ticket has NINE CHANCES. Please send Post-office orders when con venient, and enclose two stamps for replies. N.B.—Early application necessary. This Con sultation will remain open till advertised date of closing. Should the number of applications exceed 0,000, an additional number of Prizes will be included. ADA MANTUA, Care of Mr Abraham, Box 351, Post-office. Dunedin. 2,000 TOHN "OULL'S • 2,000 MKMIIKKS tt -D MEMBERS AT5s. CONSULTATION atsb. - NOW OPEN, - And will Close on May 22nd, I3SI. RACES RUN ON MAY 24tu, 1881. GRAND NATIONAL DUNEDIN STEEPLECHASE. BIRTHDAY HANDICAP. lßtHorse.. .. .'. £70 lßtHorse.'.1 .. .. £10 2nd Horse .'. .. 50 2nd Horso .. .. JO 3rd Horse .. .. 25 3rd Horse .. .. 20 Others (divided).. 55 Others (divided).. 60 £200 £150 Takapuna Birthday Cup. Ist Horse £10 2nd Horse 30 3rd Horse 20 Others (divided) 60 £150 Each Ticket has Three Separate Chances, and can win £150. Application by letter only, enclosing Two Stamps for replies. Address-JOHN BULL, care J. T. KNiunT, Hobson-street; or Box 111, Post-oflce.Auckland. PHCENIX NOVELTY COMPANY'S PROGRAMME ON THE GRAND NATIONAL STEEPLECHASE, To bo Run at CnmsTcnußcn on the QUEEN'S BIRTHDAY, May 24, ISS4. Subscribed Capital— £1,000 IN 4,000 SIIARES °>' 5 s EACH- Each Share has Four Sei-arate Chances. First Horse £350 Second Horse 100 Third Horse 50 Other Horses (divided) HO Two Cash Prizes at £50 each .. .. 100 Five Cosh Prizes at £20 each .. .. 100 Forty Cash Prizes at £5 each .. ~ 200 £1,000 Not less than Two Shares sent by post. Applicants will please enclose two 2d stamps for reply and result; add Is on country cheques for exchange; make cross cheques payable to a No. or Bearer. Post-office Orders must be made payable to Phoenix Company; if notos are sent, use two envelopes; if stampß are sent for Shares, please add Is in the £ extra. Agents will please send in their returns before the 21st of May, 1881. The final allotmont of shares will tako place on or about the 22nd, in the prosence of a Committee of Shareholders. Address-" PHCENIX," Care of J. L, Fleming, Box 904 POBt-offlco, Christchurch. Board and Residence. T3 OSEBANK HOUSE, DEYONPORT. Superior accommodation for Ladies or Gen* tloman. Only a limited number kept Terms moderate. J. R. HOOPER. Proprietor. /GOVERNOR BROWNE HOXEL VJT HOBSON-STREET. Board and Lodging _. .. „ 20s per Week Single Room ___._.. 25s per Week Insurance. THE COLONIAL MUTUAL LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY (LIMITED). Chief Offices in New Zealand: High-street, Dunkdin. DIRECTORS: Edwin J. Spence (Dalgety and Co.), Chairman. W. J. M. Larnach, C.M.G., M.11.R. Hon. George McLean, M.LC. Roeert Stout. ALL PROFITS BELONG TO THE MEMBERS. Policies Unconditional, Un-challenqable, and Indefeasible. H. S. H. LYALL, Secretaet. Gentlemen required to act as Travelling Agents. Liberal terma to capable men. F. J. MOSS & CoT Shortland-street, , Auckland Agents. \ ■ ..>.n'A_N -. 1.1 i-iii anii j___uiN_a Capital TTT7T7T. £t.000,0.p. Paid-up and Rosrrve Funds .£400.000. Protection from -"HXE or MARINE LOSt Can be Effectkd in this Company. CLAIMS MET WITh"pROMPTITUDE AND LIBERALITY. JAMES BUTTLE. Manager. <^)_£p9cC£t__? fIOVBRNMENT LLTTB INSURANCI. H_u_o Orr-osi PROVINCIAIi BUILDINGS, WBLLINOTOK. ma only niw ikaland lit« o»?;o3. BOVBRNMENT SECURITY, MUTUAL INSURANCE, LOWEST PREMIUMS. The Ordinary Branch Offers an Insurance ot £1,200 at the premium charged elsewhere for £1,000, equivalent to AN Immediate Bonus of £200, In addition to Full Participation In Profit*. WORKMAN'S IN SU RANGE Specially provided for In the INDUSTRIAL BRANCH. Policies Issued from £6 Upwardb, with m PARTICIPATION IN PROFITS. _» PREMIUMS PAYABLE WEEKLY. For which, a Collector will call. SPEOIAL TABLES POR CHILDREI*. Policies of £20 and Upwards, after Three Years, can be surrendered for Cash, or for a FreePolioy. ,j — " J-_-_E_tA£ SXGDLAT-ONa, NOTE.—Tbe Government not only brings In surance within the reach of nearly every man, woman, and child in the community, but pro vides the description of policy and mode of pay went best suited to the requirement* of each. D. 11 . ?i*_7B!___*- Co_uo__io»_B



Tenders* mO BUILDERS Tenders will bo received until noon o the 12th inst., for the Krection of a Resldenci near the lower wharf, North Shore. . R. REALS & SON, Architects. mo builder c; Tenders will be recoived until noon o WEDNESDAY. May 7th, for the Erection anc Completion of Two Shops in Elliott-street EDWARD BARTLEY, Architect. mO BUILDERS Tenders will bo received up to noon oi THURSDAY, the 15th instant, for the Erectior Three-story Brick Workshops for Mesars Winki and Hall, Shortland-street. Plans, etc., at oui offices. EDWD. MAHONEY & SON, Architects. mO BUILDERS. Tenders will be received up to noon or SATURDAY, the lOh instant, for the Erectior of Buildings at Cambridge, for Saleyards anc Horse Bazaar. Plana, &c„ at our offices, Queen-street. EDW.'MAHONEY & SON, Architect, TO CARPENTERS AND BUILDERS. —Tenders require d before 12 noon, TUES DAY, fith instant, for the Turning Round of _ nine-roomed House on the Mount Roskill Road according to specifications at my Office.—W. H Skinner, Architect. TO BUILDERS.—Tenders wanted unti the 10th lust, for tho Erection of i G-Roomed House in Auckland. Plans, &c, a my oftlce in Victoria-street West.—M. Render son. Architect. ?, mOBUIL D E R S. Tenders will be receivod until noon of TUES DAY, the 6th May, for the Erection of a Villa Residence at Birkenhead, Plans, &c„ at No. 8, South British Chambers. EDMUND BELL, Architect. "m O BUILDERS. Tenders will be recoived by the undersigned until NOON of TUESDAY, May Cth, for addi tions in Brick to the Congregational Church, Bereaford-Btroet—Plans, &c, at our Offices, Queen-street. P. HERAPATH & SON, Architect. April 22,1884. _J TENDERS will be received up to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, 6 inßt., for Removing a Fivo roomed Houso from Hobson-stroct to Great North Road. Specifications to be soen at Mr F, Primes, Ironmonger, Karangahape Road. Educational. MRS CLAYTON'S BOARDING AND DAY SCHOOL, St. George's Bay Road, Parnell.-Second term: May 17,1881. MASTERS. Dr. Hcnsen ... German Mons. Villeval '.. .. „ French HcrrSchmitt Muaic Ilcrr Tutschkh Singing Wm. K.Watkins .. .. Drawing- Professor Bernard .. .. Danolng EDUCATIONAL HOME FOR YOUNG CHILDREN.-ASHLEY HOUSE, Russell-street, Parnell. Boarding and Day School, conducted by the MISSES ROGERS. Next term commences on May 19. References permitted to Rev. J, Robertson, M.A., Captain W. C. Daldy, P. A, Philips, Esq., J.P., Joseph Newman, Esq,, J.P. . OOK-KEEPING. — Mr Horace Smith (Church of England Grammar School) holds Evening Classes, at his residenoe. on Mondays and Fridays from 7 till 9 p.m., and on Saturday Afternoons from 2.30 till 4,30.p.m. Private Pupils received at Venusia, or attended at their own residences. Address—Venusia, Upper Pitt-street (opposite Baths). MR W. BRADSHAW, Professor of Dancing, has arrived from Australia, throughout which he has taught the graoeful art. He is thoroughly conversant with all the Newest Styles of the day. Mr W. B. has taught dancing all over Europe, and given universal satisfaction. Terms—Adults, 15s; and Children, 10s per quarter. Schools and private families attended. Classes will be formed in the Suburbs and at tho North Shore, partloularsof which in a future advertisement. Early applications solicited. Residence—Hobson-street, opposite St. Matthew's Chnrch. . . . MU SI C A L.—Mr Neville George Baknett(Fell. Coll. Org.,London), Pro fessional Teacher of Mualc, gives instruction in the various branches of Music-Study—Piano forte, Organ, Harmonium. Singing, Harmony, Genoral Theory, &c, &c.—For particulars apply at Eady's Music Warehouse. Queen-street. -jt/T R MARTIN SWALLOW, PROFESSOR OF MUSIC, REMOVED TO 100, GREY-STREET. Terms (for l hour's lesson a week):—3 Guinea a quarter, at Mr Swallow's Residence, or at Eady's Music Warehouse. 1 Guineas a Quarter at Pupilo' Residences, MR. F. B. WOOD HA M, Teacher of the PIANOFORTE AND HARMONIUM. Address Care of Mr A. Easy, Auckland Music Warehouse Queen-street. - LE ■S ' S fi O N S In M GERMAN, LATIN. &C. For terms, apply. G. H E N S E N, 99, HOBEON-STREET. Hotels. , WHANGAREI HOTEL, OPPOSITE THE TOWN WHARF, WHANGAREI. MRS LEA. Private Families, Tourists, and Commercial Travellers will find Every Attention and Com fort, combined with Moderate Chargeß at tho abovonamed Old-established and Pleas-nOy. situated Hotel. Special regard will bo paid to selling nothing but the Beat Brands of Liquors. Saddle Horses and Boats for Hire. Trap meets Trains from all steamers. First-class Billiard Table, under tho manage ment of an experienced marker, . Orders by telegraph and tyttew punctually attended to, A. G. BRIGHT, MANAG2R. /DINGER ALE! GINGER ALE 1 G. GLEDHILL Is now manufacturing a GINGER ALE, IN PINTS AND QUARTS, Superior to any yet offered to the public. DELICIOUS GRATEFUL INVIGORATING BEVERAGE. G. GLEDHILL, WELLEBLEY-STREET. . Telephone No. 53. "VTATIONAL HOTEL, CAMBRIDGE, J_l WAIKATO, TOURISTS TO ROTOMAHANA AND HOT LARES Will find FIRST-CLASS ACCOMODATION al ; tho abovo Hotel. Evory Attention to Travellers and Private Families. The Bedrooms aro Spacious and Well Ven tilated. Sample rop.ms for commercial travel '"Wines, Ales, and Spirits of First Quality. SPLENDID BILLIARD ROOM. The Proprietor has just Completed Extensive Improvomonts. ■',■' Every Comfort and Convenience that Travel lers can dosiro is now Obtainable at the NATIONAL HOTEL. HENRY GILLET, Proprietor. Coaches. , HOLLIS AND CO.'S LINE .Q$ COACHES. Leave Onehunoa XJeavb Auoklani (Manukau Hotol). , {Greyhound Hotel, 8.0 tt.m, t_ 9.45 a.m. 8.30 a.w. g 10.30a.rn. aft a,.nj; *> 11.0 a,m. 9._s_m. jig 12.18 p.m. 10.30 a.m. < *sg 1.0 p.m. 11.15 a.m. _n, 2.0 p.m. 12.15 p.m. t.'-t- 2.15 p.m. 1.0 p.m. Isles 3.15 p.m. 1.30 p.m. KfS j 4.11 p.m. ■ 2.30 p.m. CU<;o 4.30 p.m. 3.0 p.m. . <jfco_ 5.0 p.m, 4.0 p.m. *_m. 6.Q ».«_ 5.30 p.m. wSt-1 > WJp.tß. Saturdays, 6.0 p.m. agH Saturdays, 10 p.m. 0.30 p.m. BEM U p.m. Monday, E.O p,m. S§3 Mondays, ILO p.m, Suhda-S. ffitfH Sundays: 8.30 a.m. 10.0 _.__. 12 noon 2.0 p.m. 4.30 p.m. 0.0 p.m Coaohcs for Spocial Trips, Brakes, Bugglei and Saddle Horses for hire, at Manuka- Stables, Lower yueen-street, Onehunga, HOLLIS & CO.. Proprtetorß. "OAINBRIDGE'S TIME TABLE From Union Bank—22 minutes past tbe hou and 23 minutes to the hour. From The Three Lamps—7 minutes to th hour, and every hoiw. ' Night Trips from Town—.-past 8, J-post S 1-past 10, and J-past 11. From Three Lat.ps -8,9,10,1_. ■■■ '■ ." ' ■' ", -- PTom Union Bank to Shelly Bkxch rainutes post 9,7 minutes pastil, 7 minutes pat 3, 7minutespust4,7.minutes past 5,23 minutt past 6, and 37 minutes past 7. r ■:. From Shelly Beach—B.3o a.m„ 8,45 a.w 10.30 a.m., 1,30 p t m„ 3.30 p.m., 4JO jmu, and 7.1 P.m. . '.."'.' '.. " J •"'_..'.;. ._"__,!„ Saturdays from Shelly Beaoh—B.3o a.m (.45: a.m., 10.30 a.m., llso p.m. From Una 1 an?;— 9.7 a.m, lL7a.m, andL7p,m; v



Amusenieiits. !. A BBOTT'S OPERA HOUSE • Lessees - Messrs Maodonald and Co. c Manager Mr J. P.Macdonald « - Doors open, 7.15; Overture, 7.15. Carriages, 11 o'clock. i ~-_ SECOND WEEK ** SECOND WEEK OP ' THE MOST POWERFUL MORAL DRAMA EVER :l WRITTEN. a "f IGHTS ~o' X ONDON. v JLiIGHTS 0' JUONDON. ENTHUSIASM 11 UNBOUNDED GIGANTIC SUCCESS! i Such intense interest and excitement was nevor i witnessed as was exhibited by tho audience 1 on Saturday evening, terminating in a perfect ccstacy of delight. THE GRAND FINALE '. OF ■ TBE GREAT MORAL DRAMA, LIGHTS O' T ONDON. IGHTS 0* _L_ONDON. 1 A LESSON TO OLD AND ¥OUNG. i WHICH STANDS WITHOUT PRECEDENT, AND WITHOUT PARALLEL. . UNDIMINISHED AUDIENCES, UNDIMINISHED AUDIENCES, TO WITNESS THE GREAT MORAL TEACHING Which has served so to unite 1 CHURCH AND STAGE, And bring Relief to the OUTCAST POOR OF LONDON. over 50 000 PKOPLE In New Zealand have seen LIGHTS 0' T ONDON, IGHTS 0' IjONDON, BY SIMS, Author of HOW THE POOR LIVE. ILLUSTRATED WITH MAGNIFICENT STAGE PICTURES . BY GORDON AND HENNINGS. J. R. G REV ILLE And the PREMIER COMPANY OF THE SOUTHERN HEMISPHERE. Produced under tho supervision of W. ,G. CAREY AND H. E. WALTON. Stage Director Mr J. W. Hazlitx , Prices of Admission :—ss, 3s, Is. Box Flan at Lennox's, Stationer. Purchase STALLS and PIT TICKETS at Abbott's Hotel during tho day and avoid tho crush at night. N.B.—Omnibuses for the various suburbs will be in attendance every evening after the per formance. J. W. DODGE. Business Manager. TDEADINGS AND RECITALS BY -" MR J. J. BOAK, IN ••' Bt. JAMES'S HALL,WELLINGTON-STREET. TOMORROW, - TUESDAY EVENING, MAY 6, At Eight o'Clock, Ppogramme: "Edlnborough After Flodden " (Aytoun) " The Road to Heaven " (G. R. Sims) " Courtship of Godfrey Grub," Humorous "The Burial of Moses " (Alexander) "My First Speech," Humorous "The Death Bridgo of the Tay " (Carleton) "How to Raise a Fortune " Humorous "Christmas Day in the Workhouse " (Sims) MUSIC AT INTERVALS. Front Seats, Two Shillings; Second, Ono Shilling, mHEATRE ROYAL. TUES DAY, MAY G. GRAND VOCAL AND INSTRUMENTAL .CONCERT. UNDER THE MANAGEMENT OF MIS 3 SHANAGHAN. To raise funds for Bazaar in aid of St. Mary's Convent, Ponsonby. Prices of Admission—Dress Circle, 3? j Stalls, ioors open at 7.30, commence at 8 p.m. '. ','JL'v T ITERARY ENTERTAINMENT "^ IN Al» OF THE BENEVOLENT. 'SOCIETY, IN ST. SEPULCHRE'S SCHOOLROOM, TUESDAY EVENING, MAY 6, MR J. FORSTER WANSTAT.L. B.i,Mi„ Will deliver Lord Tennyson's vorld-renowcd ' narrative, «ENOCH ARDEN.:' Music at Intervals. FrontSeats,.s. Childrenundertwelvohalf-price, . TOM. DUPPUY. Sec. ANClNG.—Glenside, Upper Symondu Btreet—Ladles and gentlemen desirous of - joining Professor Bernard's Evening Class at Mrs Glover's must apply early to Mrs Glover o_ , Prof.B. First term begins FRIDAY, .3rd May: I «15s. ' DANCING.-CarltanGoreßoad.-AnEven__ Class is being formed In Mrs Palmer, new large School-room under Professor Bernard. Intending pupils must apply early. First term , begms MONDAY, 19th May. Juvenile Class MONDAYS, 1;38 p.m. - UNDER THE PATRONAGE OF HIS EXCELLENCY THE GOVERNOR. CHORAL HALL. • CHORAL HALL. MR RALPH HOOD has the honour to announce .hot on MONDAY, May i», lie will given, ---t GRAND EVENING CONCERT. ! 1 PROGRAMME SHORTLY. Tickets—Front Seats, 3s j Body of Hall and Gallery, 2s, obtainable at Messrs Eady's, - Wayte's, Upton's, and Mears'B Establishments. Scats may bo lesorved at Upton a. AN CIKG. DANCING. Masonio Hall, Princes-bt. Prof. Bernard's Classes at above Hall. Adults Wednesdays. 7.30 p.m.:. Juveniles, Satur days, 3.30 p.m. Special Select Waltz Classes for Ladles only, Thursdays, 10.30 a.m.; After noon, 2 p.m. Intending PupUs must apply early • the. number being limited for each class. . Terms: Genta., J)\ sa; Ladies and Juveniles' • one guinea. Select Classes, in sa. Private Lessons da^y in New Valso, &c. Residonco, 75, . Hobson-street. Cards at Upton's. Queen-street. ■ TRANCING AT PONSONBY. Ladioa and Gentlemen desirous of joining > Projh Jules cc Bernard's • TUESDAY EVENINGS DANCING CLASSS* At Miss Hill b School-room, Ponsonby Road, must apply early to Miss Hill or to Prof- Bernard, 75, Hobson-street. Torms, £15s, from date of entrance. FaperfctansrLags, &c. ... mm T>APERHANQING__ W. PHILLIPPS & SON havh -uro-tivxD, ex lajh -murAU, 186-P A C X A G E 3-186 OQOT-___nN« v' 56,000 ROLLS OF PAPERHANGINGS, 00NSI8-IN9 OV - New Patterns for Drawing, Dining, Bed-rooms. >. - and Hall and Staircase, suitable for the Mansion or Cottage. a BEAUTIFUL DESIGNS, AND BEST VALUI EVER OFFERED IN PAPERHANGB. GB, ~ -_- r .*- BI6—PACKAGES—9I« l SCRIMS AND HESSIANS, ntte and Bhe-iCH_M,W_ite Lead, OUi, Tub* n yarmishe-, and all Trade SundrUS. V t :z ; ,t_i^:.*s^p|^',J_Sk ;••::'': , *■■. #v ~ ' '"-]',* .7 .<-■-.$