The Auckland Evening Star.

VOL. XXIV.—NO. 4,335

AUCKLAND, N.Z., MONDAY, APRIL 7, 1884.

PRICE: ONE PENNY.



Shipping. "T}> /piENT LINE. «la||fK3§?§jP UndorcontractwiththeNew "■Mil" i ' ' South Wales Government for tho conveyance of Mails. The following Steamships belunging to the Orient Co. and tho Paciflo Co. will leave BYDNEY and MELBOURNE on the under mentioned dates for JjONDON. via ADELAIDE DIMM). OARCIA (at steamer's option),SUEZ, and NAPLES:— Steamer. From Sydney. From Melb'urne. Sorata April 12 April 18 Cuzco AprilSfi May 2 Liguria Mayo May 1G Iberia May 21 May 30 And fortnightly thereafter. Through fares to London, £21 to £75. Passengers socuro special advantages by booking through from New Zealand. Second clasa paason^ers by Orient steamer aro provided with nuloon patwaKes to Sydney or Melbourne. NAPLES TO LONDON by Rail.-Snecial arrangements mado with Moasra Cook and Sons for the issuo of through tickets at greatly re "PASSAGES FROM LONDON.—Special facili ties altorded for bringing out Friends and Relativos by pro-paymont of tho pasaane-money ""SPECIAL RETURN TICKETS, available for 12 months, are issued at the following rates :— •First Saloon _ «117 PAHCEI! aBOOKED THROUGhV-ON DON at Roduced Rateß. rotfta^ Company of NEW ZEALAND (LIMITED). Anonta in New Zo_land. RR^XTs** TTNION STEAMSHIP ftp S!_^ 1 \J COMPANY OF NEW ||Ss«__lSj ZEALAND (LIMITED). I I TIME TABLE.-APML, FOR TARANAKI, NELSON, PICTON, WEL LINGTON, LYTTELTON, AND WEST COAST PORT 3 (from Mannkau). Bteamer. | Date of Sailing. | W—WAKA I Tiiea., 15.10 a.m. I 8.40 a.m. JTOB GH3_UKN_, NAPIKK, WELLINGTON, __T___TON, AND PORT CHALMERS (from Auokland). BINQAROOMA I Thura., 10, noon I — Walhoua I Thurs., 17, noon I — ~FOR GISBORNE, NAPIER, AND WKL- LINGTON. Bopth.Crobb| Tues.,B,s p.m. I — FOR MELBOURNE (via Bluet). RINQAROOMA I Thurs., 10, noon I — WAIHORA 1 Thura., 17, noon | — FOR SYDNEY. TkAnTo 1 Tuos., 8.5 p.m. i — Wairarapa I Tuea.. 22, op.m I — ' FOR GREYMOUTII. Omapkkk | Mon., 7, 5 p.m. I — FOR SUVA AND LEVUKA. Penouiw I Mon., 7,5 p.m. I —• (No cargo after noon). FOR RUSSELL AND KAWAKAWA. PBNQPIN I Mon., 7,5 p.m. I — Cargo must-be booked and alongside Two Hours before advertised time of doparture. Passage Tickoto must be taken at the Com pany's Office (Auckland Branch), Fort-street. _r j- _ "IVTORTHERN STEAM- JJI SHIP CO. (LIMITED). JHSrSSSp Time-table.— April. *^ fWeather and other Circum stances Permitting.) FROM QUEEN-STREET WHARF. FOR TAURANGA AND BAY OF PLENTY PORTS. BTBAMKR. I DATE OF BAILINQ. Wellington Monday, 7, 7 p.m. Wellington Thursday. 10, 7 p.m. Glenelg Monday, 14, 5 p.m. Glenelg Thursday. 17, 5 p.m. Wellington Monday, 21, 7 p.m. Wellington Thursday, 24, 7 p.m. Glenelg Monday, 23, 5 p.m. Connects atTauranga for Opotiki and Bay of Plenty Porta overy Tuesday. ' FOR RPSSKLT,, VVHANOAROA. AND MaNOONPI. Glenolg ' Monday, 7 6 p.m. Wellington Monday, 14, 7 p.m. Glenelg Monday, 21, 6 p.m. Wellington Monday, 2S, 7 p.m. Fon Whasoarbi. Whanqarki Heads, and aIANP.VJAI. Macgregor | Every Tuesday, 7 p.m. FOR WHANGAREI AND WHANGAREI HEADB (Carrying passengors and cargo for Waipu). Macgregor I KveryTnesdayandFriday.Tp.—i. For Whanoarbi Heads, Parua Bay. Whan oarei, and mangapai. Kowena I Every Thursday, 7 p.m. For Mehopry Bay. Rowena I Every Monday, 7 p.m. FROM MANUKAU. For Waitaba. Argyle I Tuesday, 8.1 p.m. For Raglan and Kawhia. Douglas "1 Wednesday, .9,10 a.m. Carzo must be booked and alongside Two HOOTS before advertised time of departure. Passage Tiokets must be taken at the Com pany's Office, No. 67. Queen-street. Auckland. FOR WAITARA.—The s.s. ARGYLE will leavo the Onehunga Wharf as above <weather and other circumstances permittmK) on TUESDAY, April 8, at 1 p.m.--Northern Steamship Company (Limited), Auckland; or, A. Barnes, Onehunga. _____ invOK RAGLAN AND KAWHIA.—The JD ss. DOUGLAS will leave Onehunga Wharf as above (woathei'and.other circum stances permitting) on WEDNESDAY. April 9, at 10 a m.-Northern Steamship Co. (Limited), Auckland: or. A. Barnes. Onehunga. »*- QS. COROMANDEL. jCTBq^ THOMAS SCOTT, MASTER. TIME TABLE. Leaves Auokland i Leaves Coromandell Anril April. _ ' Tuesday, 8,12 noon Wednesday^. 12 noon - n Friday, 11,2_p.m. Satoaar , 12 noon Weather and other circumstances permitting. Not responsible in shipping, carrying, or dis *®&SSs& withoutshipplnpotesand within-alf an hour of advertised time of de- V __fparcels must be prepaid on board. P A. R.H.SWINDLEY, Manager. _• CJTEAM TO THAMES, _fts^4T & Connecting _wigi River TOSTEKS SETTLEMENT. --»«_!_ffiP-W--' FROM AUCKLAND: rg^^hini I Enterprise I A. Milbauk — — "—" ~~Z 10p.m. Mon. — * _ $£ noof- - *V*Z Thurs. OT-m. = a2pm> Sat. 3.30 p.m. ~ from THAMES: , | Rotomahana I Enterprise lA. Milbank Mon. 5 p.m. - - ~~ Tues. 5.30 p.m. - 7p.at_ Wed. Cp-m. - „ _ Thurs. C.3op.m. - *V-to-_ ffirf ____."»• " l9P' m" ' Tiptiim Tickets will be issued (available for eB»W; 9th to l«th A^Ug SteeraKo'Sovcn'shiliings andSixpenco discharging Live Stock. FRASER & TINNE, Agents. £jr TH7AIUKU AND ONE _sb^V=4r W HUNGA STEAM xg^pgfe&^jxtA VIGATION CO. (Limited). TIME TABLE.-S.S. MANUKAU. April, 1884. Leave Onehunga: Leave Waiukn I April. _ 9 a.m. 8-Tuesday, 4.30 p.m. 9 _ Wed 7 lOa>mi 9-Wedneaday, 5 p.m. M _ Thu "_ im a-m> H-Friday(forManukau _ l'-Sa^rfay aS. 12-Satnrday, 11.30 a.m. h=-__SS_ST*B--i- "-M? n fi da, y ! «l 2 I ; 32 1 p-m> mib a.m. iSiay.^S-p.m. la-Saturda/.'ll 30 a.m. 19-Saturday. 4 p.m. ..-Monday. 2 p.m. • 7>30 a . m . a2_Tuesday, 3.30 p.m. ,_ 23-Wed. 5 p.m. 21-Thursday,9.3op.m. 25— Friday (for Man __ra _ 26-SaW?day.6.to_m. 26-Saturday, 11 a.m. 7.30 a.m. 12 noon 30VWed.,9a.m. 30-Wed.. 1.30 p.m. Managing Director



Shipping, OTEAM TO LONDON. tt^^S^^ri'KNTNSUriAR&ORIRNTAL Mr3^ STEAM NAVIUATION COMPANY. FOR LONDON DIRECT. VIA COLOMBO «t,,0,,,n. Leave Leave Stoamor. Sydney. Melbourne. is§S i Tm. Ballarat. — AprillO Valktta April IB April 22 Rome April 30 May 6 And thenceforward ovory alternate woek. Passengers and cargo booked to London, Mar seilles, Italy, Egypt, India, China, and Japan at moderate rates. Return tickets issued both to first and second hI > passengers at espocially low ratoa. Cheap reserved accommodation can be obtained in this company s vossels. Passengers booking at Auokland secure spocial advantages. For all particulars apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agonta. 18. Queen-atroet. Auckland. j^g "PASSENGERS' LINE jffiSW&Jh, OF PACKETS TO NEW Owned by THE SHAW, SAVILL ft ALBION SHIPPING CO. (Limited), Si, Leadenhall-strcot, London. The above line of ships are regular traders to ■lithe principal ports In New Zealand, 'lhoy »re clipper ships, classed Al at Uoyds, and oommandod by experienced masters. The bill of fare is most substantial, and of the best quality, and the accommodation roomy and oonvonlent. The undersigned are empowered to grant passages from London to New Zealand, pay ment for which have been guaranteed in the colony. Return ships to London also leave at almost regular intervals. Full particulars on application to L. D. NATHAN «5 CO., ) OWEN & GRAHAM, VAgento. CItUICKSHANK fc C 0..) ' £J- — DACI.VIC- MAlLSTEAM <«ffi|llsllsp^Tni:cH;aH. thk united b**^^^ STATICS Of AMERICA. VLA HONOLULU, TO GREAT BRITAIN. Under Postal Contract with tho Governments ol Now Zealand and New South Wales. Passengers bonked through to Liverpool, London, or Paris, via tho Great Ovorland Koad of America, via tho Steoniors of the Atlantic Unes from New York. —— Date of | Date of Stoomer. Tons. Sailing to Sailing to '. Sydney 'FriBCO. On oraiiout 18S1. Zealandia 3,200 May 3 May 2 -7 of Sydney.... 3,400 May 31 - Australia 3,200 — | April 29 ________ First-class.. _ £68 and upwards Stcernge £32 3s 9d and upwards Kirat-class to Sau Francisoo... _ £40 Steerage _20 Through Cabin Passengers are permitted to lay over at Honolulu, or any of tho cities of the United States, not to exceed six months. SOUTHERN PACIFIC ROUTE. Passengers to and from Europe may, without extra cost, avail themselves of tho southern Pacific Railroad and ita connections, thereby avoiding the winter cold of the Northern route. No Shipping Orders will bo issued after 4 p.m. on the day bofore tho dulling of steamers for San Francisco. for freight rates and all other Information *PPly to THOS. T. GAMBLE, Agent, Lower Queen-street T~£ mHE NEW ZEALAND X SHIPPING COM FOR LONDON DIRECT. Tho splendid Clipper Barque LOCH BRKDAN, 100 Al at Lloyds. 950 tons, R. dimming. Master, is now receiving cargo, and will hive quick despatch. As tlio greater part of hoi cargo is now engaged, curly application foi pace is necessary. Apply to THE NEW ZEALAND SHIPPINO COMPANY _^ (Limited). Agcnta. _^.-T ir- fT^HE KAMO COLLIER? jgParfa -I- COMPANY'S fast anc S.S. WAITAKI, 112 tons register, 120 h.p., Capt. J. Crawford will be despatched as under— FOR WHANGAREI. WHANGAREI HEADS MANGAPAI, AND PARUA BAY. From Auckland: From Whangarei I April. — Tuesday,?, Ip.m. Thursday, 10.8 p.m. Saturday, 12, 0.30 a.m. Monday, 11, 8 p.m. Tuesday, 15, 9.30 a.m. Wednesday, 16, S p.m. Friday, IS, 10 a.m. Monday, 21, 8 p.m. Tuesday, 22, 2 p.m. Wednesday, 23. 8 p.m. Friday, 25,9.30 a.m. Monday, 28, S p.m. Tuesday, 29,0.30 a.m. A COACH runs in connection with the Bteamei to Waipu from tho Heads. Passage Tickets must be taken at Company i Office, 14a, Queen-Btreet.oriQueen-street Wharf Auckland. » jf _ "VTEW STEAMER ON j&g£"(*_jr _I_N THE KAIPARA. Tho new and fast s.s. NKP TUNE will leave Holensvilli for Dargaviliu and intermediate stations) ot Cuesdays and Thursdays, after the arrival of the 7.15 a.m. train from Auckland; roturninf rom Dargaville on Wednesdays ana Fridays. Saloon Faros,' 8s; return Tioket available foi two weeks. Saloon Fares (Single), sa. _• j-^mHE NORTHERN JS&W £$L -L RIVER SXEAM NA VI- CO. (_TD.)-Increaßed lEESßSlsiFStteaxa Communication on the ~"1—■ f_i i *^ Northern Wairoa at Further Reduced Fares.—ln addition to the present ime table of Steamers leaving Helensville Monday Mornings and Evenings, Wednosday leavins HelonsvHle on arrival of the 7.15 a.m. Train, calling; only at Kopnru, Aratapu, Man ■awhare, and DargavlUe (unless specially re uired); returning 5 a.m. following mornings. Tares: Saloon, single 6a, return 10s. Steerage, Bingle 4s, return 7s.—By order, Wm. Lodder, Manager and Engineer. - *- _. T^EVONPORT STEAIV jSCfflfjE U FERRY COMPANY -he above Company have i Steamer always on hand at shortest notice fo TOWING. PICNIC PARTIES, AND FKHWa EXCURSION Trafflo Manager, 'excursion to qS&5K§!|S^ RIVKRHKAD. HOPE OF PARNELL LODGE, No. 3. will hold their Annual Picnic on GOOD FRIDAY. April 11,1834. at Rivcrhcad, tho steamer leaving Queen-street Wharf at 5.30 sharp. Tickets, 2s 6d each. Tea provided on the grounds. A. J. WALKER. Sec, of Com. TmOR S~ALE (PRIVATELY). The favourite^ — QKHi Tonnage: Gross, 60; Not, 46. Now trading between Manukau and Waitara. For further particulars apply to G. JOHNSTON, General Manager South British Insurance Co., Queen-street Auckland. Drapery] v____2_^ / DEFERRED \ IpAYMKN- 1 I SYSTEM, I TAILORS, DRAPERS MILLINERS, AND OUTFITTERS, HOBSON-STREET, HAVE A WELL-ASSORTED STOCK or THE BEST CLASS GOODS, M Guaranteed. The T -07™ te X 6 incomes to procure ne,e aS arie S to the easiest possible way. INSPECTION INVITED. of 20s and upwards. ____________ THE HOKIANGA SAW-MILL COMPANY (Limited), Having special faoUities for uupplying : Kauri Ttobe? in long lengths, aro prepared to execute nrflnra for same at low rates. A stock of Totara PUeei_naL BanUc: and Kauri Spars always on hand. Apply to CARDNOi Fort-Btreot.



Business Notices. CHARLES HESKETH.] fALEX. AITKEN. HESKETH and AITKEN are glad to inform their customers and the public generally that having sold the whole o£ their last year's stock of Clovers, etc., they lire in a position to oiler nn entirely New Stock arriving per direct steamer AoraiiKi, from Lou don, and per Mail Steamer from San Francisco, as under, all current season's growth, consist "WHlTE CLOVER (Trcfolium repens) RKD CIiOVKU (Ti-efolium protons) ALSYKK CJ.OVICH (Trefoilurn liybrlda) COWOKASS (Trel'olium percmie) S C/H™i T,£ 1'Oi V' KU < Tl' cfol»»» inenrnatum) TRKFUIL Mediaaijo supulina) LUCERNE (Modiruso siitiva) ALFALKA (McrticaKO Cliilmna) frnw'f^U ], vW ' ArJ' (C-'ynoaurus erfatalns) DOOB GRASS I'AT-TAIL (SporoboluH clongatns) JinmSl';,,™ (Solemn perrene BcmpervlronsJ COCKSFOOT Daulylis Kloniurula) TUKNira GUKK-^ Top ABERDEEN DEVONSHIRE GREY STONE, WHITK They aro also Agents for tho Bonedust ac manufactured by tho Auckland Manuro Com pany, Sydney Jionudust and Flour, Mineral and Bono Phospliutes, Potato und Grass Manures, Peruvian Uunno, Nllruto of Soda, and othei Artillcial Manures; Oats, Miaze, Hurley, Beans Peas ;Ooarae, Fino, and Rortt Salt, Cobra, and Linseed Cake; NowZeatuud Jb'la_aud Tew, etc 5 I"\EVONPORT FURNITURE m JLJ wakkiiousk. _j H. J. TURNER t? O Is prepared to Supply, at the loweßt < H Auckland prices, every kind of Furni- ° ture, Bedding, &c. *4 Suites of Kurnituro Renovated and- 2 h^ mado equal to now. tj H. J. TURNER, it Devontort. VTOTICE TO HOUSE OWNERS S. Glndiog, Paporhanjrer, la cow Prepared to Hang Paper In a superior mannor for lOd pot piece, In any part of the town or suburbs, tainting, &c, equally cheap. S; GLADING, Gaol Road, Kybor PaBS. Post ordors punctually attended to. Comb and Sn / OHOICB SELECTION S*/ °* Ar/ CHANDELIERS, A/ TANKS. BRACKETS, /^/ TINWAKK, BLOBES.&O. /y W-UMBWO. at / / gasfitting. town Pbioi* /^Whanging, &o /^/ At Shortest Notloo a» X^/ Town Prioei /*>/ " / / 0. MAY'S BUILDINGB. f / DKVONPOBT. T> U T 0 H E R AND CO., ■*-* FORT-ST. AND QUEEN-ST. W—AIUT, STEVEDORES, RECEIVING AND FORWARDING AGENTS. WOOL STORED AND DUMPED FOU BUITMENT, BALLAST BUI'PLIED. nfIESIS OF DKAWERS ■ Very Handsome Chests of Drawers. In Rich Mottled Kauri, aro now soiling at tho following prices for Cash:—The Duke oc Edinburgh Cheat of Eight Drawers (the bonnet drawer rlehlj panelled with tottrn, bird, and rowa rows Ml 10s; Five Vks. wor Chests. 61. Tho above artioioe nave always, given great satisfaction, and be some more beautiful with age. W. NORRIE. Top of Shoktlahd-btmc-T. WII. SKINNER AND SON, • Buildors, Carpenters, and Joiners, Vulcan Lano. All Branches of tho Building Trado oxooutod by Kxporionced Workmen.; _ Shop Fronts, Ofllce Fittings, &c J CHARLES WORTH, Architect. • Oftlco: St. Mungo Chambora, opposite Bank of New Zealand, Quoon-streot 171DWA KD HARTLEY, Architect, Stioh- Hi bury's Buildings, Quocn-atroet "t HENDERSON, HOUSE, SHIP, SIGN, AND GENERAL DECORATIVE PAINTER, NO. 8, W YNDn AM-HTRKKT. PONSONBY OIL AND COLOUI. DEPOT, JERYOIS ROAD. J. C. ROBINSON, PAINTER, PAPERIIANOER, AND GLAZIER. Oil, Lead, Glass, Paporhanginga, &c, &0., at . Town Pricks. EOS, T. HARBDII JtANUFACTURKR or CORN BROOMS, AUOKLANtV TIUDB IkAPAIV _AR_. WARNOOK BROTHERS. SOAP AND CANDLE MANUFACTURERS. COX'S CREEK, RICHMOND. Owiobi DURHAM-BTR-ET. AUCKLAND Cash Purchasers Of Tallow, Wool, Sheepskins, and Bonea. \\r ILLIAM THOMAS. T T Coruor of Lome and Vlctoria-Btroote, Auckland Bast, MONUMENTAL, MARBLE, AND GENERAI STONEMASON. ARCHITECTURAL SCULPTOR AND CARVER Inscriptions Accurate and Beautiful. Monuments, Tombs, Headstones, and overj description of atone Work at the Lowest Poasiblt Prices for Town and Country. "VTEW DRESSMAKER'S AND MIL ±X LINER'S ESTABLISHMENT. — MRS DAVY has much pleasure in Informing the Ladies of the City of Auokland and Suburbs that she haa commenced business in Hobson street, opposite Clyde House, as DRESS MAKER and MILLINER, and hopes, by endea vouring to please and by Reasonable Charges, to merita share of the Ladies'patronage. Straw Hats and Bonnets Cleaned. Also, Musio, Draw ing, and Wax and other Fanoy work taught by the Misses Davz . W. Lets, BOOK BINDER, PAPER RULER, ACCOUNT BOOK MANUFACTURER, THREE DOOBB A^OV- " STAR " OITIOMt MERCHANTS' ACCOUNT BOOKS, IKSUBANOK AND MINING REBISTKR BOOKS Specially Rui—_ and Bound. Mnslo, Magarines, PubUo Libraries, and Sun day School Books well bound. BAKERS' SPECIAL RULED DAY BOOKS. Bibles, Prayer and Hymn Books Re-bound. BAND AND CHOIR MUSIO BOOKS RULED QUPERIOR CORRUGATED TANKS. J. L. KEAN Has tor Sale a number of the above, wlthTapj. ready for use, prico 355, at hia shop, Wellesley- Btreet East (next door to Crowther's Stablest Large Quantities of Spouting, Ridging, and Down Pipes always in Stock. Verandah Iron curved at tho shortest notice. Country orderj will always receive hia prompt attention, _caa Washers always on hand. MR ARCH. BUCHANAN, SOLICITOR. ~ _. Offlce-ST. Mcngo Chambers (opposite Bank otN.Z. i-street rPHE NEW ZEALAND TOBACCO; 1 GROWING AND MANUFACTURING company (limited). Head Office and Factory! Auckland.! important to farmers. The above Company is desirous of com fliunicatmg with Farmers and pthers who are willing to grow Tobacco. Genuine Havana and American Seed and all Information FREE, which can be obtained at my office, Mercantile Chambers, "* ft^ls&SS&T. Working Manager. December I.IBSS.



Honey. MONET TO LEND, on Real Estate, In sums of £60 and upwards, at the ourrenj rates of interest.—Apply Wro. 8. Coohmne, FortJ street ONEY TO LEND, In Urge or email Bums, at usual rates of interest. OONNELL & COOPER, ___~ Vulcan Lane. ONEY TO LEND, at a moderate rate of Interest—Apply to JACKSON „• RUSSELL, j_ > Solicitors, Fort-street ONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage, Ift First-class Freehold Seourities. «. ■ W. COLEMAN, Solicitor, National Insurance Building*. ONEY LENT ON PROMISSORY NOTES. HOUSES. FURNITURE, &C. BILLS DISCOUNTED DAILY UOB-QAQBS NEGOTIATED,! . JOHN W. HARDIE, Law, Commission, and Estate Aaim, jv ■■■■„ BIQH.STR-ET. AVQ-LAND. ' EXCHANGE ON NEW YORK AND LONDON, In sums to suit. FOR SALE BY i ARNOLD, IHNES, & CO., ...I, CornW of Custom-house and Fort-streeW.^ MON 107 TO LEND, in Bums of £25 and upwards, at current ratOß of interest. Apply to PETER OLIPHANT, Solicitor, High-streot MONEY TO LEND, on Freehold Security, at a low rate of interest- Burton and Napier, Solicitors, High-street, Auckland. MONEY TO LEND, at current rates of interest—LaisUoy and Jackson, Queen- Btreet, -_**> AAA T0 LEND at Current d&fri\J\J\J Rates of Interest on Free ' hold Socurlty. W. F. O'BULLIVAN. ShorUand-street A UCKLAND PERMANENT 00 ---i__ OPKRATIVK BUILDING _ INVEST MENT SOCIETY, OITIO-1 UT. Qu_CN«nt_«^ LOANS granted upon approved Beontl-Bi Of Freehold or Leaaehold Propertiea In «__i ft _ >0 to £(!(K)0, prinoipal and interest being repay able In Instalments at the following Rkduo«P Ratkb for repayment of ©aob. _tOO borrowed i^i B""'y^v'e? tanal lP'"W"»t- Cg lreai - .. i% t IN 0 I • years I _ 1 010 108 8 B yowi „ _ U » B» J » yean _ — 8 0 13818 * 8 years Z - I 1 147 U J luyearß - .. 88 j 163 16 j And In the sania proportion for imallW or larger loans. DEPOSITS.—The Sociotjr reoelves Money M Duposlt i —Repayable at 7 days' notloo, 0 pci com per annum; ropayablo in 0 months, B per cent, por annum. JOHN BATQER. Seorctary._ INDUSTRIAL AND "PROVIDENT PERMANENT BUILDING, LAND, AND INVESTMENT BOCIKTY OF AUCK LAND. LIBERAL ADVANCES made on approved Freehold or Leasohold Propertiei tor periodi not exceeding TEN YEARS. Small xabqui only required, BCALK OF REPAYMENT REDUCED, FINES NOT ENFORED In oase» of Sloknen or Want ot Employment. BORROWERS BHARE IN PROFITS. PART OR WHOLE OF THE ADVANCE b s kt sss_?(ri>'T_«o-aa REPAID. Further particulars mar be obtained on appli cation at the Socloty'sl offloea, oornor of Qub_« ---gTni-r and Y^^ lG^ Njyj lAagß| Managat. ONDON MORTaAGE, LOAN, AND DISCOUNT BANK, 50, SHORTLANDSTKEET, Ano__iNi> (OI'POBH- A. Cl AUK & SoKS' WAnEHOD««>, &T_fflSbSfßß £10 TO £1,000. Unun rernonaJ. freohcld, nod tesaehold seourltT, repayable by Weokly, Monthly, or Quarterly Instalments, at Lowest Current Rates. Advance* made on Furniture without removal, and all olaßses of Merchandise. LoanbGuantUd upon LirKPouoi_3,L_3AO__, BILLS D^O^N^^oTrSJn^RATES. Loans upon Deposit or Dbedb. Bjsfaxi-MII by Easy Instalments. FORMS GRATIS. ~.__,., All communications and InterviewsbelartrioUJ oonJldon tlftL ■■> Bank, oh* Enoi.and Notes Changed. TTICTORIA LOAN AND DISCOUNT AGENCY, HIGH-STREET, AUCKLAND, OrrdSITB OIXY OOUNOUI 'JHAMBEBS. money advanced in sums of £10 to £1000 ON PERSONAL SECURITY, DEEDS OF PROPERTY, BOND WARRANTS, SHARES, &O. REPAYMENTS CAN BB MADK H 0_ OIBEB INSTALUKNxa TO SOTT BOBHOWEB3. dOMMUNfOATIONS CONFIDKNTAJi. BOSTAL ADDRESS t BOX SO. Musical. '. PIANOS MIGNON A MIGNON PIANOS PIANOS MIGNON { > MIGNON PIANOS PIANOS MIGNON \J MIGNON PIANOS TmiRST SAMPLES JUST ARRIVED JUST ARRIVED AND ON VIEW AT J. HOWDEN'S, ON VIEW AT J. HOWDEN'S, QUEEN-STREET, Adjoining Ban& op New Zealand. mtgnon pianos a pianos mignon mignon pianos j, v pianos mignon mignon pianos v pianos mignon Hotels. TCTATIONAL HOTEL, CAMBRIDGE, J> WAIKATO. TOURISTS TO EOTOHAIIANA AND HOT LAKES Will find FIRST-CLASS ACCOMODATION at the above Hotel. , . . Every Attention to Travellers and Private Families. . . _,„_ Tho Bedrooms aro Spacious and Woll Ven tilated. Sample booms for commercial travel- Wiiics, Ales, and Spirits of First Quality. SPLENDID BILLIARD ROOM. , Tho Proprietor has just Completed Extensive and Convenience that Travel lers can desiro ia now Obtainablo at tho NATIONAL HOTEL. HENRY GILLET, Proprietor. A S O N I C HOTEL, DISVONPORT NOR.TH SHORE, W. H. PEARCE Has much pleasure In intimating that the whole of the extensive additions and alterations to the Masonic are now finally completed. Persons desirous of residing in this delightful distriot will, by patronising tho above Hotel, receive every attention required to make them happy and comfortable. The rooms are lofty, well ventilated, neatly and elegantly furnished. Select Suites of Apartments. Private Sitting rooms. One of the finest Billiard-rooms in the Colony, fitted with everything new and first class. BATHING—Fresh and Salt WaUr. BUGGIES supplied in Qve minutes' notice. W. H. PEARCE. /"^ INGER ALE ! GINGER ALE ! G. G L E D H ILL is now Manufacturing a GIN G ERA L*E ■ Superior to any yet offered to the Public It is a Delicious, Grateful, and Invigorating Beverage, and blends remarkably well with all brands of Spirits. G. GLEDKILL, wbllesley-strbkt, Telwhonk No. 63.



Land and Estate Agents. rjHAS. QSMOND, LAND AND MONETARY AGENT. 116, Queen-street (Adjoining B. Tonks and Co.'s). telephone-no. 185. Bankersi National Bank of New Zealand (Limited). Mortgages and Loans Negotiated. Rents and Interests Collected. Money Invested on First-class Securities Without charge Estates managed for absentees. Valuations and Arbitrations undertaken. Native Land affairs specially understood. Houses to Let and Proportios for Sale placed on my list free of oharge. Every description of landed property bought or sold to order. Large suma to lend on first-class securities. JJOUSES TO JjET. SYMONDS-STREET-A commodious Family Residence of 9 rooms, with gas and water laid on; wash-houao and all necessary outbuild ings. With the Houbo it is deaired to Let tho superior Modern Furniture contained theroin. VA__kY PIiOI°D°, kMOUNT ROS_ILI,-Good 7-roomcd House on two largo Allotments; overy convenience; 'bussesregularly. Kent, VAIEeyIrOAD. MOUNT ROSKILL-Largo and ploasnatly situated House of 10 rooms, good lawn andorohard. Rent, 35a por week. VALLEY R«AD. MOUNT ROSItfLL-Now 5-roomed Cottage on a corner allotment, lia per weok. BROP-BTIKS, FOR gAL E. BYMONDS-STRE_T-AUotmontS3 x lOO.ln tho beat part of Symonds-street. £15 por foot. C2.8T0-IN THIJ CENTRE OF THE CITY-A large and oommodious Store, built of Concrete and Brick, with largo Dry Collars, on an Al lotment 40 foot by 82 foot 6 inches. Buildings valued about £1,500; the allotment worth at least £50 por foot. With first-olass terms. «350 FOR JIS 8-ROOMED HOUSE and good allotment, situated near Mr Morloy's Storo on the Groat North Road. A ohanoo seldom mot EPSOM-Six ar.d a-half Aoros, all main road frontage; high position; would cut up into oholco building, lots. Prico, £301) por acre. Terms, £550 oiish: balance, 6 per cent NORTHCOTE—£IBO for a Now Four-Roomod COTTAGE and a very Largo Allotment, situ ated near the Wharf. £75—ALLOTMENT adjoining the above; easy terms of payment. PENROSE-An unequalled Site of 2J acres for a residence, situated on rising ground, com manding onept the grandest views in tho neighbourhood of Auckland. This site must be seen to be appreciated. Prloo, £200. PAREMAREMO-82 Acres. £i por acre. HELLYKR'B CREEK—BO Acres. £4per«ore. LUCAS'S CREEK—32O Acres, with 1-mile front ago to tho creek and J-mllo frontage to the main road to Northcoto and Birkcnhcad. The Government landing place-deep water—is on this proporty. The land is all ploughablo. Somo few years ago a native settlement was situated there, whioh faot In itself speaks for the quality of the soil. £300 cash, balanco £700 at 7 per cent. BIRKENIIKAD—Ton Acroe, largo road front age, a lot of large kauri trees. Price, £22 10s per acre (adjoining property from £30 per acre to £50). This proporty is an especial bargain ; it was bought cheap, so will be sold cheap. HELBNSVILLE — 220 Acres Splendid Land. with Railway Station on the property. Price, TUAIiiU —Two' Township Allotments, 810 MOU^T WELLINGTON - 2i Acres; most magniflcont *lew; could not bo oqualled as a Bito for a troiflleman's residence. £200. NORTH SHORE—Two first-class Allotments, commandln&a very pretty view, in rapidly rising locality, close to tho wharf. £3 15s per MOUNT ROSKILL—Tho ton shillings a foot Allotments aro selling rapidly. The contraot for the new roods through these very valuable allotment will bo let within three weeks. MOUNT ROSKILL—SIx-roomcd now House, excellent position; £525 on terms; main road MOUNT?°iIOSKII_i-Six-roomed Now House, with pantry, bathroom, und soullery, thoroughly well llnishod and built with first-class tlrabor; verandah on Uyo sides; large allotment, loobo box, Tstable. Price, £<iO0; an exceedingly cheap and sound invest m'oUNT ROSKILL (Valley Road)-A well flnißhod House of 7 rooms and two good Allotments of volcanio land. A fast rising district; fashionable, healthy, and pleasant neighbourhood; convenient to onurshea, schools, and onmibusos. £550. MOUNT ROSKILL (Valley Road)-The Resl dence and Grounds at the present tiinoocou pied by Mr Evinson. To any person requiring n really first-class house, with plenty of land this Property thoroughly recommends iteilf. Price according to amount of ground taken with tho house. MOUNT ROSKILL (Valley Road)—A good 5-roomed Houbo on a Large Corner Allotment; £400. MOUNT ROSKILL—Two of tho Best Allot ments in the Bell wood Estate; £310s per foot Two others, 15s por foot. MOUNT ROSKILL-10 Aores Volcanio Land, MOUNT ROSKIXL-I have a lot of vory cheap allotments In an estate which has only just come into tho market. To working mon desirious of securing a good piece of land of their own at a small cost, and with very easy terms of payment. It is a grand chance If persons were only aware how very rapidly the Mount Roskill Distriot is coing ahead, also the many advantages of view, con venlonco to town, healthy locality, volcanio soil, cheapness of the land. &c, I fool con fident that many more purchasers would buy in this favoured dlatriot, than pay such long prices for land of an inferior quality and bad position. I have a Client who haa a flrst-olass Run of 30,000 Acres of Native Land in tho Walkato District He is anxious to meot with a partnor who will Stock the samo with Horses and Horned Cattle. Tho land is surface-sown, and only ten mllos from a Railway Station. There are two men residing on the ground, and a Homestead is In tho course of erection. Good water and level land. Timber plentiful. Thoroughly Good ProportiOß Advertlsod Froo of Coat, TOHN SOPPET, House, Land, and tl General Commission Agent, No. 8, Queen street, has for Immediate Bale (really cheap) :— 1, comfortable 5-roomed Cottage, Ponsonby; (terms very easy); also, llroomed House, 1 6-roomed House, 3 4-roomod Cottages, and 1 Bmall Store, in town; 2 Dairy Farms, 10 miles from town; 2 partly-improved Farms, one 310 aores, the other 150 aores, about 12 miles from town; and several other City and Suburban Properties at eauaUy Low Prices. MT. CLAYTON • HOUSE, LAND, COMMISSION AGENT AND SHIP BROKER Allotments for Sale at Hamilton, Newcastle. Alexandra, and North Shore. Monoy lent on good soourity. Office: 30, Insurance Buildings. FJ. MOSS _ CO. • HOUSB, LAND. & ESTATE AGENTS. We bog to Inform Owners of Property thn Houses or hand, for RENTAL OR SALE, arc unterod in our Registry Freo of Charuo, for the information of those who favour ub with a call at our om<:cs, in Shortland-atreot. Money to Lend at Current Rates of Intoreßt Paperhanglngs, &c. T>APBRHANQINGB. W. PHILLIPPS * SON HAVI BBCBIVKD, EX LAM ARRIVALS, 185—P ACK AG E S—lß6 OONTAINrNS 65,000 ROLLS O- PAPERHANGINQS, CONSISTING Or New Patterns for Drawing, Dining, Bed-room* and Hall and Staircase, suitable for the Mansion or Cottage. BEAUTIFUL DESIGNS, AND BEST VALUE EVER OFFERED IN PAPERHANGINGB. 916-PACKAGES-918 SCRIMS AND HESSIANS. Plate and Sheet Glass, White Lead, Oils, Torpa, Varnishes, and all Trade Sundries, W. FHI_I_PP_ * BbNi SU — 97, Qu-BN-Braurr. Insurance. THE COLONIAL MUTUAL LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY (LIMITED). Chief Offiors in New Zealand: Hioh-stbeet, Dunedin. DIRECTORS! . Edwin J. Spbnce (Dalgety andCoJ.ctoirman. W. J. M, Larnach, C.M.G., M.H.R. Hon. George McLean, M.L.C. Robert Stout. ALL PROFITS BELONG TO THE MEMBERS. Policies Unconditional, Unchallenqabdb, and Indefeasible. H. S. H. LYALL, Skcebtab*. Gentlemen required to act oa Travelling Agents. Liberal terms to capable men.



Sporting. -XX 0 W OPEN. MARTINI-HENRY'S CONSULTATION on EASTER HANDICAP. To be RUN 14th APRIL, 1884. Will CLOSE APRIL 11. «500-1,000 MEMBERS AT JQS EACH.-SSOO Ist Horse _...._ ..£l2O 2nd Horse .. 80 SrdHorso 60 Starters (divided) 75 Non-Starters (divided) 75 2 Cash Awards, each £20 .. .. 10 4 „ ~ „ 10 .. .. 40 1„„„5 „ _ 20 ££00 Application by letter only, with two stampi for replies. Address :— MARTINI-HENRY. OVo J. Condon. Thistle Hotel, Queen-street QYDNEY GOLD C UP. TO BE HUN ON EASTER MONDAY. The Great "MALABAR" Club are desirous of making it known to their numerous patrons and the public that the First of their Series of Consultations on the above event is NOW OPEN. NO. 1 OFOURSKIITKS. SHARES, 5s EACH. The Press exposures of the bad and worthless amongst sweep promoters has had tho effect of relegating thoae Rentkwen to private life, and it is all the more to ha hoped that those who now romain, tried and true though they be, should havo at each drawing a. Pressffepresen tativo, to provo beyond a doubt tho gonuine ness of the affair. First Horse .. £1,0001 Starters divide..£2oo Second do. .. 400 Non-starters do. 200 Third do. .. 200 Total .. £2.000 The public on reading the foregoing, will at onco observe that our programme is identical in every ro3poct with that put forward by rival establishments with this amazing difference: That to becomo a Shareholder in their Consul tation, entitling you, if fortunate, to win fii.ooo, you require to invest one pound, whereas, in this our great offort, you merely require to in vost 5e in order to secure you the winning of the Bamo amount, or should you speculate a Pound, you for that amount have Four Chances of winning £1,000 as against one given by others. FOUR TICKETS FOR £1 f But one or more will be sent to any address. Prospectus free on application. Enoloae envelope, plainly directed. Result of each drawing Bent at once to every subscriber. Tickets sent by return post Address by letter only. " MALABAR," care G. E. Wilson, Pas toral Chambers. George-street, Sydney. N.S.W. 5,000 I TOHN "DULLS j 5,000 Members lif i J I übmbbiu at os. I CONSULTATION I at 6s. AUCKLAND AUTUMN MEETING Which takee place on the 14th and 15th April, 1881, is Now Open, and WILL CLOSE ON THE 11th APRIL, 1881. i Easter Handicap. Autumn Handicap. Ist Horse .. ..£l5O lstHorso .. ..£l4O 2nd Horse .. .. 100 2nd Horse .. .. 75 3rd Horse .. .. 60 3rd Horse .. .. 30 Starters, about £15 Starlcrti, about £10 each DO each 100 Non-Starters, Non-Starters, about£loeach.. 100 about£l each .. 53 <500 £100 STEEFLECIIASE. Ist Horse £110 2nd Horse 75 3rd Horse 30 Stnrl'TS, about PlOench .. .. 6> Nou-Starters, about £5 each .. 25 £300 TCnch Ticket hns three chancoß and can win £100. Application by letter only. Enclose two itamiirf for uuily. Address-JoHN BULL, care J. T. Knight. (lobaon-st. or Box 111. Post-ofilce. Auckland. PHCENIX NOVELTY COMPANY'S PROGRAMME ON TOE CHRISTCHURCH AND AUCKLAND AUTUMN MEETINGS. Which will take place on the Urn and 15th APRIL, 1881. Subscribed capital, £5000 in 10,000 shares at lOe each.. EACH SHARE HAS SIX SEPARATE . CHANCES, And can win £1980. GREAT AUTUMN HANDICAP. Fhst Horse - £1022 Second Horse .. - .. .. £400 Third Horse .. £'25 Starters (dividofl) - £130' Non-starters (divided) .. .. £200 EASTER HANDICAP. First Horso .. - .. - £100 Second Horso - *I*J Third Horso .. - .- ~ £75 Starters (divided - ~ .. *}U0 Non-starters (divided) .. .. £160 AUCKLAND AUTUMN HANDICAP. First Horse .. - - - £500 Second Horse _-•.*■ «200 Third Horse .. - - - £100 Starters (divided) ... .. .. £'«> Non-Starters (divided) .. .. £150 6 Cash Prizes at £50 each .. .. £300 10 Cash Prizes at £20 each .. ~ £200 10 Cash Prizes at £10 each _ - £100 Applicants will ploase enolose two 2d stamps for reply and rosult; add Is on country cheques for oxchange; moke cross cheques payaoie to a No or bearer. Post-offlce Orders must be made payable to Phcsnix Co.; if notes are sent use two envelopes; if stamps are sent for Shares, please add Is in the £1 extra. Agents will please send in their returns before the 10th of April. 1884. The final allotment of Shares will take place on or about that date, in the presence of a Committeo of Shareholders. AddMßß- PHCENIX, Caro Of J. L. FLEMING, Box 204, 3809 Poat-offlco. Christchurch. Tenders* "VT3W ZEALAND RAILWAYS. PICTON-HURUNUI RAILWAY. DABHWOOD CONTRACT-FORMATION. Written Tenders will be received at this Office until Noon of SATURDAY, the 12Ui April, 1884, for Uio above Contract. They are to be marked on the outsido "Tender for Dashwood Contract," and addressed to the Hon. the Minis ter for Publio Works, Dunedin. Telegraphio Tonders, similarly addressed and marked, will be received if presented at any Telegraphic Office by Noon of the same date, provided that written Tenders are lodged at any Distriot or Resident Enginoor's Offlae by the same hour. Drawings, Specifications, and General Condi tions may be soen at this Offloe, and at the Publio Works Offices at Nolßon, Blenheim, Chrlstchurch, Wellington, and Auckland. Tho lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. By command. W. N. BLAIR, Engineer in Charge M.I. Publio Works Offloe, Dunedin. March I.IBSA. CITY OF AUCKLAND TRAMWAYS. TO BUILDERS. Separate Tenders will bo received until Noon of WEDNESDAY, the 9th day of April, for the Erection and Completion of Stables and Tram Car Shed at Ponaonby, Tenders are to bo endorsed, "Tender for Stables and Car Shed," and addressed to tho Chairman Auckland Ci*.y Tramways and Suburban Land Company (Limited). Plans and Specifications can be soen at the Office of the undersigned. The lowest or any Tender not necessarily ac cepted. COOKE, Civil Engineer. Canada Buildingß, March 26,1884. mO BUILDERS. Tonders will bo received until noon of MON DAY, April 14, for tho Erection of Bank Pre mises on the Surrey Hills Estate for tho Trus tees of the Auckland Savings Bank. EDWARD BARTLEY, Architect. Se seen aT Mr J. Eoycroffs Ironmongery F-t-Miahmnnt. Viaoria-atreot. fFfO fj'A RPENT EX S. Tendors will be "received until noon on THURSDAY, 10th instant, for the Erootion of a House at Helensville (labour only). Plans &c, at my office. Hoffmann's Build ings, Queen^geet^ wHn% ArtMteot> fry — o BUILDERS. Tenders will be received up to Noon of SATURDAY, the 12th inst., for tho Erection in Brick of Premises at Gisborne for the New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Com pany (Limited). Plans. &c, at our offices, Queen-street. EDWD. MAHONEY & SON, Architects. mo BUILDERS, Tenders will bo received up to Noon o) WEDNESDAY, tho 9th Inst, for the Ereotlot of a Cottage at Ponsonby. EDWD. MAHONEY & SON, Architects. m~O BUILDERS Tenders will be received by the undersignec till noon of WEDNESDAY1, April 9, for th« Erection and Completion of three Cottages li Hepburn-street 106- Architect, Vulcan Lane,



PubUc Notices. ' " QOUTH BRITISH FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS. . The TRANSFER BOOKS of this Company will bo CLOSED from the 26th of MARCH to the 9th of APRIL, 1884. By order of tho Board. G. JOHNSTON, General Manager. Head Office, Auckland, March 25,183-1. ■VTOTICE OF REMOVAL. My Business wMI in future be carried on in my NEW PRKMISF.B, situated at the Corner of Customs and Littlb Queen-btbeets. ARTHUR H. NATHAN. April 3, 1884. A UCKLAND BENEVOLENT J\. SOCIETY. OFFICE: Over Upton's,Stationer,Queen-street Hours of attendance, from 3 to 4 p.m., Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. GENERAL COMMITTEE OF MANAGE MENT. PRESIDENT: His Worship the Mayor op Auckland. VICE-PRESIDENTS: J. M. Clark, Esq. The Hon. Col. Haumain. MEMBERS OF COMMITTEE: Mesdames- Bramk. J., Esq. _ IiRAME BUDDLB, THOS., ESQ. Cosqravb Daisy, Capt., w. C. Cowie Greenwood, ft. CBbq. Hat, J. M acffablane, T., Esq. Judd Murray-Moore. Dr. J. Macffarlane, T. Nathan, L. D., Esq. Nathan, D. Peacock, Thos., Bso, White, A. Thornb, Wm., Esq. EXECUTIVE: Buchanan, Jno., Esq. Dando, Sydney, Esq. Cooi'Kß. Tbeo., Esq. E wington, F. G., Esq. Keehikg, Ralph, Esq. TREASURER: SECRETARY: C. C. McMillan, Esq. Tom. Dupjpuy. This Society was called into existence aga public meeting of citizens for the purpose of relieving cases of sickness and destitution which the Relieving; Officer could not so well deal with. The frequent appeals to the citizens of Ancle land for charitable aid have become burden lomc, and the help given being unsystematic is not only ineffectual but sometimes wasted on tlio undeserving. Convinced that the public will bo saved much annoyance from begging, and expense, and that this organisation will do more real good to the poor and needy than isolated benevolent efforts, tho Committee ap peal for support. Thoy will administer with great care all funds entrusted to them, and causo strict inquiries to be made into such ap plications for relief. Whenever possible, they will try to avert a tondoney to pauperism by getting work for men and women, thus making ;hom self-reliant You are. therefore, respect fully invited to pay to the Treasurer, or any of the Committee, whatever you may feel disposed to give, to enable tho Committee to carry out the above objects. N.B.—The Secretary can generally be seen at his private residence, Well»eley-street W. (three doors above Nelson-street), any evening between the hours of 7 and 9. - MISS CHRISTIE wishes to intimate to her Frienda and Customers that in con sequence of being disappointed in securing now premises which she Intended removing into, and having bought a Large Stocfe of Fanoy Millinery and other Fancy Drapery, specially suitable for the coining Winter Season, she is now prepared to offer tho Stock at exceptionally Low prices to clear.—Top of Shortland-street PHOTOGRAPHY. —A. P. Williams has much pleasure In intimating; to his friends and the public in general that he has Commenced Business in the union Photographic Studio, junction o£ Pitt and Grey-streets, and lately occupied by MrKirkmun, wnere ho hopes by strict attention and punctuality to business to merit a share of public patronage, and is now prepared to take ail kinds of Instantaneous Portraits. Everything new, no old-fashion styles in the business. P.S.—Portraits taken in all sorts of weather—Note the address: A. P. Williams. Union Photographic Studio, junction of Pitt and Groy-streets. Auckland, March 22, 1881. ._ T>USINESS NOTICE. EDWIN N. LEGGE, Produce and Commis sion Merchant, Queen-street, Auckland, having decided to add to my business that of General Valuator and Appraiser, have obtained the ser vices of Mr Hbnrry J. Bacon, a Thoroughly Competent Appraiser, of 7 years' practice in London and neighbournoood, and for the last 18 years in Otago and other parts of New Zealand, are therefore now able to effect Valuations with neat advantage to clients, on Properties, Hotels. Furniture, Stock-in-trad», Faming Stock, Growing Crops, and General Effects. In Auckland, or in any part of the Colony, the Business will, in future, be carried on under the name otLEGGE, BACON, & CO., Land, Estate. Commission Agents, and General Valuators. N.B.—Special arrangements made with Fire Insuranco Companies, Brewers, Commission Agents, &o. Temporary premises— FORT STREET, Nearly oppoelto the Star New Building. ILLI AR D TAB LE, Ex Northumberland. One First-class Full-sized Billiard Table by Bennett & Co., London, with Ivory Pool, Pyra mid, and Playing Balls, Cues. Gas Fittings, &c, complete, for Sale by TO. BUCHANAN, St Mungo Chambers, Queen-street, Auckland. vr o t io a W. S. COLLINS desires to return his sincere thanks to his Customers and the Pnblio gene rally for the liberal patronage acoorded to hta since he first commenced business In Auckland, und in doing so has very mnch pleasure in informing them that he has DISPOSED OP His Business, together with the Li-Quor Tea Agency, to MESSRS COLLINS & VINSON, whom he can confidently recommend for their future patronage. In reference to the above, Messrs Collins and Vinbon beg to assure their Friends and tho Public generally that they will do all ii their power to merit a continuance of that sup port so freely accorded to their predecessor. They have ooened.a very Choice Lot of General and Fancy Groceries, Oilman's Stores, and Pro visions, tho whole of which has been selected with groat care, and are well worthy of ar. inspection. COLLINS AND VINSON, (Late W. S. Collins), FAMILY GROCER AND PROVISION DEALERS, Junction of Queen and Grey-streets (Sign of The Li-Quor Toa Company, London). P.S.^-Familiea waited upon, and Goods de livered free to any part of the city and suburbs. MH. KEESING, Licensed Water • Works Plumber, No. 62. Victoria street, opposite Holland and Butler's. Water laid on at the very lowest rates. Plumbing and Gas-atting promptly attended to.' Tinware always on hand, or made to order. Repairs neatly and promptly executed. Cheapest Stop in Town. - ■VTOTICE OF RE M OVAL. W.~~HART, American SPRING MATTRASS-MAKER, has Wholesale and Retail. . OEAD! JT>EAD! J^EAD! JUDICIOUS ADVERTISING IN EVERY BUSINESS IS THE KEYSTONE OF 6UCOE&S. Merchants, Tradesmen, and those in business are informed that the New Zealand and Inter colonial News and Advertising Agency iB now established in those Commodions and conveni ently situated promises, No. 18, Shortland-street a fe». doors from the General Post-office. The A xenoy is prepared to take advertisements for allpapers in New Zealand and the Australian Colonies ; also, for all the leading journals in every part of the world. The Agency has the sous right to Issue the theatrical paper known as the ENTR'ACTE in the Opera House and Theatre Royal. The Manager of the Agency having been au pointed Agent and Correspondent for leading journals in all parts of the Australasian Colo nies, and being in receipt of Exchangos, has opened a well-lighted and commodions Reading Room for the convenience of his clients. WILLIAM SYLVESTER PULFORD, NEW ZEALAND & INTERCOLONIAL NEWS & DVERTISING AGENCY, No. 18, Shobiland-stbeet, Auckland. QYMONPS-STREET MACHINE-MADE BREAD FACTORY. EDWARD PARSONS, Pbopbietob. LEADING FEATURES: Cleanliness in Pbooessss and Pdkict o» Manufacture. Pbicb of Bread ... .. .. 3}d.



Educational. T3OARD OF EDUCATION. EASTER HOLIDAYS. The Easter Holidays for Schools in and near Auckland, and at the Thames, will be from FRIDAY, 11th, to FRIDAY, 18th April, both days inclusive. "1%/TR MARTIN SWALLOW PROFESSOR OF MUSIC, REMOVED TO 100, GREY-STRBET. Terms (for 1 hour's lesson a week):—3 Guineas a Quarter, at Mr Swallow's Residence, or at Eady's Music Warehouse i Guineas a Quarter at Pupils' Residences. VIOLIN CLASSES. - A Small Class for Beginners (at Mr Swallow's Kesidenoe) from 7 to 8 on TUESDAY EVENINGS, commencing April 22. 1 Guinea a Quarter. A Small Class for more advanced Players from 7 to 8 on FRIDAY EVENINGS, com mencing April 25. 1 Guinea a Quarter. ' SINGING" CLASSES.—A Small Class for Begitiners (at Mr Swallow's Roaidence) from 8 to 9 on TUESDAY EVENINGS, commencing April 22. 1 Guinea a Quarter. . . A small class for thoso who can rend a little, from 8 to 9 on FRIDAY evenings, commencing April 25th, 1 guinea a quarter; HARMONY CLASS (at Mr Swallow's resi dence).—From 9 to 10 on TUESDAY evenings, commencing April 22nd, 1 guinea a quarter. ARTISTI C ELEMENTS OF MUSIC.—A class from 9 to 10 on FRDDAY evenings, com mencing April 25th, 1 guinea a quarter. A PIANOFORTE (CLASS (of 6 members only).—from 4 to 6 on SATURDAY afternoons, commencing April 26th, 2 guineas a quarter. ITALIAN LANGUAGE.-A small class from 9.30 to 10.300 n MONDAY evenings, commencing April 21st, 1 guinea a quarter. ; ■ |;, N. 8.: Names for the above classes to be sent in not later than TUESDAY, April 15th. Tl ANCING.—Miss Donovan is forming a f f Morning Class, to be held in the Masonic Hall, Newton, on Saturdays, from 10.30 to 12.30. commencing sth April. Pupils desirous of joining are requosted to make early application to Miss Donovan, Bosobel House, Bercßford street. ; MISS PEATE, Fashionable Dress and Mantle Maker (from London, late of Sydney). Style, nt, and good work combined. Lessons given In Cutting and Fitting.—Nelson street, opposite St. James's Church. ~\/fR W. H. WEBB, L.S.S.A., &c, JML ACADEMY OF MUSIC. OAK HOUSE, HOBSON-STREET (3 doors from Cook-street), Teacher of Pianoforte, Organ, Harmonium' and Harmony, ! . Terms on application. In Classes— RUDIMENTS OF MUSIC THEORY OF MUSIC HARMONY. There are separate Classes tor Elementary and Advanced Students, conducted on the principles of the Royal Academy of Music. Term of 12 Lessons—One Guinea. T~Y. B. .WO ODH AM, , > .' Teacher of the pianoforte and harmonium. i Address Care of Mb A. Easy, Auckland Uuslo Warehouse Queen-street. Conveyances. miME - TABLE "OP DEVONPORT JL AND LAKE COACHES, Leave Victoria Wbarf. Devonport, at 10.21 a.m., 2 p.m., aud 4.30 p.m. Lopto Takacttna Schoomioube at 11.15 a.a., 3 p.m. and sJfi p.m. Suk-dayb.—Leave Devonport at 10.45 a.m. and 3 p.m. Leave Lake School-house 11.30. a.m. and 6 p.m. FARE EACH WAY, ONE SHILLING, j F. J. QUICK, Proprietor.; T>AINBRIDGE'S TIME TABLB. From Union Bane—22 minutes past tht hour and 23 minutes to the hour. . ■ From The Three Lamps—7 minutes to the hour, and every hour. Night Traps from Town—J-pna 18, i-paat 9, -past 10, and J-past 11. From Thbek Laws— 1.9.10. U. from Union Bank to Shklly Bbaoh—7 minutes past 9,7 minutes past 11,7 minutos past 2, 7 minuteß past 4,7 minutes past 5,23 minutes past 6, and 37 minutes past 7. From Shelly Beach—B.3o a.m., 8.45 a.m., 10.30 v.m,, 1.30 p.m., 3.30 p.m., 4.30 p.m., and 7.4s p.m. SATUBDAYB FROM SHELLY BEACH—B.3O a.m. .45 a.m,. 10.30 a.m., 12.30 p.m. From Unioh ANK—9.7 a.m. 11.7 a.m. and 1.7 P.m. ! rpELEGRAPH LINE Off COACHES.' IMPORTANT NOTICE TO TOURISTS j AND OTHERS. W. K. Carter begs to announce that on ana attar TUBBDAY, 29th January, 1884, he will Bun a Ooach through to the Hot Lakes, Ohlne muta (conveying Passemrers and Parcels), leav ng Cambridge on TUESDAYS and THURS DAYS, at 7 a.m., returning from the Lakes on WEDNESDAYS and FRIDAYS, at 7 a.m. Single Fares, «116s; or Return Tickete, avail able for one week after dute of issue, £3. : - : All Passengerß to be .Booked c.t the Office before leaving Buggies and Saddle Horses, with experienced drivers, to order on the shortest notloe. Orders by Telegram or Letter promptly attended to. Cambridge, January 23,1884. . .. "DOYAL MAIL LINE OF COACHES _ ...alterahonlmFtime-table, i Ihe Royal Mail Coach (carrying passengers) will, on and after 6th October. 1883, anduntl) further notice, run to the follawing Time table :— Leave Cambridge for Hamilton Junction Rail, way Station daily at 8.15 a.m.; returning from Station to Cambridge on arrival of Train from Auckland, ' ■ • j Leave Hamilton for Te Aroha on Mondays Wednesdays, and Fridays on arrival of Train from Auckland; returning from Te Aroha on Tuesdays. Thursdays, and Saturdays, at 7 a,m. catching the 2 o'clock Train at Hamilton Juno- Uon for Auckland. . Booking Officesi :i Gwynno's Hotel, Hamilton Virast; Colemant Hotel,TaAroha; andatmyPremises,Sirkwood and LakfrstreetSjCambridge. W. K. CARTER, Proprietor Cambridge, October 1883. HOLLIS AND CO.'S LINE OF COACHES. Leave Onehunoa Leave Auckland (Manukan Hotel). (Greyhound Hotel). 8.0 a.m. ci 9.45 a.m. 8.30 a.m. 9 10.30 a.m. : 9.0 a.m. q 11.0 a.m. 9.46 a.m. pg 15.15 p.m. 10.30 a.m. eS 1.0 p.m. ..— : 11.15 a.m. rfa 2.0 p.m. 12.15 p.m. «!"i- 2.45 p.m. vi ■ 1.0 p.m. Ih'o 3.lspirn. \\ -L3op.m. : H(B3 f5. p-m '' I 2.30 p.m. Ps^O 4.30 p.m. ; f:g p P -£ ■%S "SS:^ ■ »£&W-p| S atu^»p.m.; 8.30 am. • •IV-** 1' !2noon HE'S' 4.30D1D. ' O.Up.HJ« Coaches for Speoial Trips, Brakes, Bngries, and Saddle Horses for hire, at Manukau Stables, Lower (Jueen-street, Onehunga. ' HOLLIS & CO.. PropHetors. | VTORTHERN OMNIBUS COMPAN2 . J3I O-IMITED). NEW NORTH ROAD TIME-TABLE, on and after WEDNESDAY, March 19th. 188*:— I AuoklandtoMtAlbert AvondaletoMt.Albert andAvondale. and Auckland, • l Leave Union Bank: Leave Avpndalpt , 10 v.m. 7.55 a.m.* 1215 p.m. 11.15 „ 4.15 „ 3p.m^ . 5.15 „ 6.3(f,, •-• ' SATURDAYS. ! - ' no ■ tt ,m. 7.65 a.m. 1,10 p.m. \VL „ 2.30 „ . v 2.30 p.m. 11 .. 6.30 ~ *For Mt. Albert only, tFrom Mt. Albert only, Auckland to New New Lynn to Anok- , Lynn* , land. 12.15 p.m. 7.45 a.m. 6,15 „ 2.45 p.m. SATURDAYS. , J.3op.m. 7.45 a.m, 11 „ 5.15 p.m. gSeat north road. Auckland and Aroh Hill. Leave National Bank. Leave Arch Hill. 7.30 a.m. 8.15 a.m. 9 m 9.30 n 10.15 3 9.45 „ 11.45 » 11 n I p.m, 12.25 p.m. 1.45 „ I^s „ 2.15 „ 3 „ 3.45 Z *&50 „ 6.5 " 4.20 „ „ 5.45 „ Saturday Nfeßta Only. BatnrdayNfehtaOnly. &*?■■ ■/'SEPT ml An Omnibus will ran bom Provincial Lunatlo Asylum to Auckland at 9.45 aan.. and, *3.30 p.m.. and bom Auckland (National Bank) to Asylum LIB and 6.30 p.m. . Also, an Omnibus will ran bom Avondale to Auckland at 9 a.m., and from Auckland (National Bank) to Avondale 5.80 p.m. Saturday Sights only; Avpndalo to Auckland 8 pan.) Auckland to Avondale 10.30 p.m. ■,: ' * Will not ran on Satnrdayi,



Amusements. \ BBOTT'S OPERA HOUSE. Lessees -. .J. P. Maedonaid and Co. GRAND EASTER ATTRACTION. MONDAY, APRIL 14, ATTD 7.45—E VERY EVENIN G—7.45 GRAND INAUGURAL PERFORMANCE Of the Great Military Spectacular Drama In Might Tableaux, entitled f YOUTH "I YOUTH ! \ YOUTHJ MessrsMACDONALD & CO. havo the honour to announce that thoy have, at enormous oxj ponse. made arrangements for .the SOLK RIGHT of producing, with all its Original i Scenery and Mechanical Effects, the above Drama. Every care will bo taken to make it as successful as it has been throughout the Eng lish-speaking World, where it has proved the Greatest Financial and Artist! o Success. Tho healthy and moral tone of its literary merit, combined with its interesting and exciting in- . oidenta, have beon fully endorsed by many oi the highest authorises, including several CLERGYMEN OF HIGH REPUTE For its MIUTARY EFFECTS AND BATTLE SCENE. The Great Commander, GENERAL WOLSELEY, Has pronounced it to be truly realistic. Every . effort will be made to reproduce this great play to the satisfaction of all lovers of sterling worth, . and it is hoped that the enterprise will meet with the same success that has attended its production throughout ENGLAND. AMERICA, AND AUSTRALIA, The Management refers with pride tothefollow lng unprecedented array of Dramatio Talent: Mr H. WALSH Mr J. MORGAN Miss FLORA ANBTEAD And tho Celebrated Comedian, J. R. GREVILLE. A CORPS OF 100 TRAINED AUXILIARIES. Scenery by GORDON and HENNMG& Stage Mechanist .. .. George Cahlll Assistant Mechanist £•£«"» Scenic Artist C.Massey p^P«S te : :;[^«—• Assistant H. Harrison Drill Instructor .. .. Sergt. McCarthy Produced under the supervision of W. G.CAREY AND H.E. WALTON. Stage Director .. .. MrJ.W. Haelitt ' .:. .Prices of Admission: Dress Cirola and Orchestra Stalls ■.. ..fe StaUs .. .. .. ■• • » Pit.. :. .... „ •• ... la Box plan at Mr Lennox's, Stationer, Queen- Doors open at Quarter-past Seven, commence at Quarter to Eight „ ' ■? J. P. MAODONALD, Manager. J. W. DODGE, Advance Representative. fi H 0 R A L H A L L. " "TWA HOURs"~AT HAME." "TWA HOURS AT HAME." FIVE NIGHTS ONLY. ' j —EAS TE R~ MOND AY — AND FOLLOWING. • a WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY, F.RD3AY, and MONDAY. MR KENNEDY AND FAMILY'S MR KENNEDY AND FAMILY'S FINAL FAREWELL tl . M FINAL FAREWELL 11 Entire Change of Programme Each Evening. In addition "to the well-known Selection of AULD SCOTS SANOS And HUMOROUS. STORIES, The Misses Kennedy will sing. In Gaelic, a, -| mtfbtrtf- oiiLIC A^7 Specially arranged for them as Vocal Trios, ■■.--! selected from arapng the following:-- ■*-.„, "GU MA 9LAN A CHI MT' (HappyMaylSeaThee). , ,'.. ■ ,' "MO r^g&alJhleab" - (My Faithful Fair One). •: .• ''FIONN AIRTOH" (Farewell to Fiunary). . "FHIR A BHATA'1 "HO RO Mcf^raEAN DONN BHOD3HEACH" (My Nut Brown Maiden). "MAIGHDEANN MHUILE" (The Maiden of Mull). . A "MOLADH NA LANNDAJDH" ' ■ . "IS TOIGH LEAM A GHArDHEALTACHD"" < (I Love the Highlands). No Pbbfokmances m Subuebs ob Interior. Commence at 8 o'olock. . .... Admission—Be, 2s, Is; Children halt-price. Children in arms not admitted. R. KENNEDY, Manager. ANCING. DANCING. • Mabonio Hall, Pbinces-st. ;■ . Prof. Bernard having obtained the above well-known Hall, opposite the Museum, will begin the Evening Class on Wednesday. 9th April, 7.30 p.m.: the Afternoon Class, Thcks d ay, 10th, 3 p.m.; the Juvenile Class, 8 atuhd ay, 12th, 3 p.m. Intending Pupils must apply early, the number being limited. Terms:—Gents., £1 6a; Ladies and Juveniles, one guinea. Pri vate Lessons at Hall daily. Residenco, 75, Hobson-street Cards at Upton's. Queen-st T>APAKURA SAW MILLS, HUNUA. Having a large supply of KAURI Logs,weare now prepared to Execute Orders to any Bizet dressed T. and Q., eto. • ' ; COULTHARD BKOS, Stewart & Gaehok, AKenta, ForCrtreet, Auckland. rflHB UNION STEAM SAW, MOULD* JL ING, BASH, AND DOOR COMPANY ' (LIMITED), i- WHOLESALE UMBEK DEALERS. SUPPLIES IN WHOLESALE LOTSI SCANTLING BOARDS (Kough and Dressed) CEILING BOARDS WEATHER BOARDS (Rusticated or P. Edged) • FLOORING AND LINING ARCHITRAVES SKIRTINGS MOULDULOS (of any pattern) DOORS, SASHES, and TURNERY, DELIVERED at aay Public Wharf in Auck land, or at tho Company's Private Wharf, Mechanics' Bay, Ihe 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 Mechanic*' Bar -"- •■ *"■■;>•■ ■ '■^(-■■-^- 'Vflldt ■-' ■-;"■ ,-'" " ,1 i BOIiTINGMJP ORDERS : Executed bom Meohanloa' Bar Yard wUhoojk delay. QUOTATIONS AND PATTERN BOOKS On application at MECHANICS' BAY OR OUSTOMS-HTBEBT. A CME CLEANSER & LIQUID BLUE. Ask for Scott & Co.'s Acme Cleanser, the strongest Md least Injurious of any extract of soap at present before the public Ask lor Scott & Co.'s Liquid' Blue, the only genuine Blueing to be had; warranted not to - settle or oloud linen, clothes, &o. To be had of all respeotable Grocers. WHANGAREI HOTEL, OPPOSITE THE TOWN WHARF, WHANGAREI. i; MRS L E A. . Civility, attention, and Moderate Charges can be depended on. ■i Special regard will be paid to selling nothing but ttoe Best Brands 6i Liquors.' Saddle Horses and Boats for Hire. ' Trap meets Trains bom all steamers. First-class Billiard Table, under the manage, mont of an experienced marker. <i Ordera by telegraph and letters punctually attendedto. ..'..• A, G. BRIGHT. Manager. '