The Auckland Evening Star.

VOL. XXIV.—NO. 4,355

AUCKLAND, N.Z., THURSDAY, MAY 1, 1884

PRICE: ONE PEJNJNif.



Shipptne. ,:;•':'?■•';■■ .\'^^ '/->,.r,.'-- ■'■■'-■■ r/^' f7n dor contract with tho New '-•'.-»*.:, ~,,-. gouth Wult'3 Uovernmcnt /or tho convoyanoo of llnils. Tho following Steuiiwhipn belmshiK to tin- Oi-;.int (!o. imd '-hv. IV.'lllß Co. will Ir.ivt SVD.ViOi an:! Jiii!.-ia)i'i;Nii on the under m,'ntio!,i-<l -I:.!'-ifi.rl.C.NI-ON.vmATlELAlDlC DiK(!f>. <JAi:(.'lA (at stcßiner'u option), bUKZ. and NAPLES :— Steamer. Krom (~yr3:ii:y. l^rom Melb'urne. LiGUItIA May 10 May 1(1 MiKiiiA May SI May 30 Porosr rune C Juncl'-' ORIKNT June 20 Juno 2ti Anil lurtiiiniitly th^-i-uafter. ■ri..-. -itjii ftrea to London, £21 to £"5. I', '■ .ihhtj aeeuro special advantages by h'.!)!:;ii« Thrnuiii from Nov.- Zealand. Second- Ci:: - ■i«=n'ii::.-w hv Or'i -lt^t,•.■.iiior aro: provided ... i ' i ~,, ~. .:■•<•,■< if, M-rln'jy or Melbourne. N \Pl',kS TOUiAiuN fr liajl.-Siiuoial HiTiu■■■( ii i;ntH Hindi' -.vil!: " Ic-sfs Cook and Sons jr the'issme'of throiik'h licketa at greatly ro "i^"a'(WCS FIJOM LOXDON.-Spcdul fadll tlud n'flordcd fur hrinijin;,' put Kriur.da and lUilatives by pro-pnyment of tlm pasfliiKr-nioney PSI'ECIAL RETUJIN TIOKRTS, availablo for 12 months, ar.' issued at tho following rates :- KirHt Saloon _ .. - .. .'-117 Second Saloon £77 PARCELS HOOKED THROUGH to LON DON ;it Reduced Rates. For further particulars apply to UNION1 BTi'.A-uMil!1 COMPANY OK NEW ZEALAND (LIMITED). AKontS in New Zealand. ft***«**"«• TTNION STEAMSHIP *<A2Si U COMPANY OF NEW ; ;.S "-*Ts^S\ ZEALAND (LIMITED).1 : TIME TABLE.-MAY. FOR TAKANAKI, NELSON, PICTON, WEL LINGTON, LVTTELTON, AND WEST COAST POUTS (from Manukaul. Steamer. J Dato of Sailing. j lg^ Waxaita I On arrival of mail I — Hawka I Tuos., 13,9.50 a.m. I 8.40 a.m. FOH GISBORNH, NAPIKK. WELLINGTON, LYTTELTON, AND POUT CHALIMKKS (from Auckland). Manapouki I Fri.. 2, noon ~ I — Waiuakapa I Tlmrs.. 8, noon I — FOR GISBORNE, NAPIER, AND WEL LINGTON. SQUTH.CitoSB I Tuos., ti, 5 p.m. I — FOR MELBOURNE (VIA BLUFF). _ MANAFOURit I Fri., 2, noon I — Waiuakapa I Tliurs., 8, noon I — tCalls at Hobart. FOX SYDNEY. KOTOMAIIAXA I 'fucs-^Ji^run. I — ~ FOR UREYMOUTH. OMAPKKK I Tues.,li. noon I — FOR SUVA AND'LEV'.JIvA. Penguin • I Mon., fl, 5 p.m. I — (No cnruro inter i^oonK ' FOR RUSSKLITANinCAWAKAWA. PKSaviX | Mon., (">, ■"> p.m. I — ROTOMAIIAXA 1 TtlfS.. (i. ,*i p.m. I — Cargo must be booked and aloiiKSido Two Houbh before advertised time of departure. Paasare Tickots must bo taken at tho Com pany's Oiilce (Aucklaiidjiranrul. Fort-atreet. '' P"^jVfcmTHERN "STEAM jSiik ~&tit-s*sjf£ T I MK-TAHLK.—MA V. and other Circum stances Permitting-) FROM QUEEN-STRKET WHAHF. FOR TAURANGA AND BAY OF PLENTY fITBAMKU. I BATE OP' SAIT.IXG. Glenelg I Thursday. 1. 5 p.m. Wellington { Monday, 3, i p.m. Wellington I Thursday, 8, 7 p.m. Glcnels I Monday. 13 5 p.m. OlenelK I y.hur, Bday,' n I5 J 5 p'm> WeliiiiKton I Monday, 10. i p.m. Wolliniiion ! Thursday. -'2 7 p.m. Gfeuelc? nir ;n . !:,<■, ■Jll.-P-m. OlenclS 11-liUijday^gKjJHH: ' , Cfpi'.'-ft? ittTanrangn for Opotiki 6(:lifa | ,:.V.i Hv ot Plenty Porta every FOX rtUSSEU,. WItANUAROA, AND MaNGONUI. OlenrlK .Monday, 0. C P.m. v.'oiunuton. -ftp»4»?ii!fr 1 6ffi*i <•'■*■;> • ■■> ><~ Glenofc jroiuliiy.ii), G p.m. We?l°nßton MondaKg«' ? P-«- jrou WHAXSAI-.EI, y/IJANGAUKI HEADS. AND wluigregor I Kvery Tuesday, 7 p.m. itz-i ii'tiimm-H iio Whasoabki Heads V%]%£^ a Z and U° to Walpu). . f^:~. frn r^_Eyerv Tuesday and Friday. 7 p.m. R^^jjg AY- WUAM" ».»». I Every Thursday, 7 p.m. ' FROM jMANUKAU. Fon Waitaka. Oo"uiiw I ThursdayJUjun; ~~ Foi^HOKIANGA; "SSSfttce Tickets ikubc bo taken at the Com pr^y's OfUce. No. 67. Queen-street. Auckland^ Sompan^ (Umited.. 1 Anoktod ; or. A. Barnes. F-^jTHOKTaKGA.— The a.s. ARGiLE ES€el:»mp^,Lim^,,AK Jand; or. A. Barnes Onohnnga. —" qITT'OROMANDEL. _^^^^^J THOMAS SCOTT, MASTER. TJMB TABLK. LeaVfla Auckland f Reaves Coromandell 5^ y* Tlmraday, )?12noon Friday, % 2_p.m. Saturday, 3712 noon J rjnHE~KAMO COLLIBRy j£&zf^l[ JL COMPANY'S fast and pUs s- '■'•'A ITA XXi .»»'«e«s«'.fesr' o™'0 ™' Monday. HI, BP.m. ifSaV. 20. 2 p.m. Wednesday, 21. S P.m. 1 m-•-','.l-.-;, , v ' m Monday, 20, 8 P.m. T ! ,\ ; i»7,5 30 a.m. Wednesdays, 8 p.m. •.^'^-^ j 0 v . m . KCOACHrunsinconnection'wiOifeeaf.eftmer k, Waiwilrom 'hoileads. Et Company's O^m^l^t .^Queen-etreetV^arf. i^S^-- river hoi on' MgaStl oltoOnlßaYinß Auckland at DAYS on ■.■■¥.'.^ n ?/fom DiHc»AVir.":ato a.m. and bAIUR- D^ SiHNSIB OASBYto S C Hg^yMo tor Tu^i^o^nStm leaving Attek.andat 'fs.-KINA leaves Hel.iisvnie for O^JUTKA -ovoryMOXDAV aftei'the am^a <g AY . train from Auckland and^aw^ Ancldand, call^'"! 1 POINT C^ims'ou the Thursday tV S PS. KINA leaves Helengvillc^/OHT .Mbcrt. ~u,,i"ition from time to time. Subject to "'t'-laU(3 w l" I 1 lO i )[ )KR l Manager^ ~~Z- TO THAMES, FROM AUCKLAND: --rj^^^lj^iwA** 1 A. MUtianK Thura. iiSTpTim I 5 p _ m . Fri. - _ I - ■Sat. S a.m. J_ ■ ' — ~~muiir; mlMKSj_____ , ' Pp7 r -r^^rrgnT a rori ß a lA. Jflftanlt 1 E F^ .Fri. 111.1.1". j ~ jl2 p.m. lilipisc: ,41sehargit.st & TiNNB, Agontfl.



Shipping. o mHE NEW ZEA X LAND SHIPPING COMPANY'S LINE. P»Si R.EGULAR MONTHLY O. DIRECT,STEAM LINE •JA TO LONDON. « The following Magnificent Full - powered Bteamors will bo despatched as under:— Im I n«»t „# I Probablo Steamers. TOKGARIRO 1,200 Lyttolton April Hhitirh Kino H,SS!) .. May Aoka.voi 1,2(10 .. Juno Dome -1.763 .. July llitrnsii ytrioK.v .. M.sr.ii .. AuKiist RUAPHHU J. 200 .. I August The above'are all new steamers, built of steel, ■md commanded by mini of Rreat cxp.-rienee. Tlin iviKicnKur iiccdinmodation is ro.pleto with overj- modern convenience, and the dietary adiile atieh as will sustain tho well-earned ropu tationof tho Company. The homeward routo will bo via tho StraJU of Magellan ii( wentlior permitl, and tbo time niicnpied is not expect oil to exceed 45 days. An experienced aiivKcon will accompany eacli iteamer. fusstiKe Muiicy: Huloon, from SO Kuiuuas up iViintHj wvtmil cabin, 10 Rtllncao; utcerago. ITur further mU'tuMiiai'H apply to AUCKLAND OIi'FICK. V /£. HPHE NEW ZEALAND x^&^LA L r shipping COM- FOR LONDON DIRECT. The splendid Clipper LO ill BUKDAN 100 Al at Lloyds, a.io tons, It. Cumminpr, Master, ia now rercivinß carKo, and will have quick despatch. As tho greater part of her cai'tfO is now engaged, early application for space is necessary. Apply to . . THE NEW KKALAN'n SllirPINO COMPANY (LIMITKD), ABCIItS. k /£. nnHE NEW ZEALAND sf&Syp&ik -*- SHIPPING CO.'S FOR LONDON DIRECT. TO FOLLOW THE LOCH BKEDAN. The Splendid Iron Clipper Ship E A N GITI X I, Cai tain Milmax. 1.24. tons rcKiater, 100 Al at Llnyii's. Will Sail in .lune. For freight or pn&Jtigc apply to THK NKW ZBALANtI SHIIU'ISO COMPANY (LIMITP.n), AKCnts. Auckland, XstlHay, ISBI. JL^K^r '"pHE NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING COMPANY'S S.S. BUITISH KING, FOR LONDON. The above vessel, now on voyage from London, will sa.il early in May, and take general cargo from thid port, and will be fitted with a cool chamber for freightage of CHEESE AND BUTTER. Early application for space is necessary. For freight or passage apply to THE NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING CO. (Limited), Agents. 7~f "TjlOK LONDON DIRECT clipper faomuo Al at Lloyd's, 821 tons, CAITAIN (iI.AZEIIHOOK, This vessel havinß the greater part of her carKO onKa«ed will have auick despatch. For freight or passage apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO., 18. Queen-street. . j- _ TTVEVONPORT STEAM J^^^JL XJ FKRRY COMPANY a i)ovo Company have a Steamer always on hanS at shortest notice tor TOWING, PICNIC PARTIES. AND TOHING EXCURSIONS.^ Tratllo Manajtor, £ f *- QTEAM TO WADE and .f^fe-A^/t O PUHOI.—Tho B.s. TAM ;-SHANTKR will leave as «SgHftSr]uVj«»rJP'under (weathnr Dennitting):— *^&3£S3P r APRIL-MAY. Auckland to Wade. Wade to Auckland. 30-^-Wednesday, 4 p.m. I—Thursday, 12 noon 2—Friday, 5 p.m. 3—Saturday, 12 noon Orders and Small Parcels to bo loft at E. Mo- Kcown'3, (Jueen strcot Wharf, or W . S. \V hitloy, Queen-street. Not responsible for goods or par cels without shipping note. , j- _ ■VTEW STEAMER ON rfi«S^^S«^a'1 Tho new and fast b.s. NEP- TUNE will leave Hnlensville for Darsaviht and Intermediate Btations) on Tuesday! and Thursdays, after the arrival of SSoi-S Car Kj oto W n^ed 3 tO N?p roo lo Saloon Faro, 8s; return Ticket available for two weeks. Saloon Fares (Single). He. mJr^r QTEAM TO LONDON. <^S^p^^^»tToT n A1 COMPANY. FOR LONPPff DJRKcii VIA COIiOffIBO Leave Leave Steamer, Bydney. Melbourne. nr ik£ TfnMir • •• April3o May 6 Ravenna Juno2s July l A ml thenceforward e'yjry alternate week. _ 'SSL' issued both *? afX'cTeaf TJfflrtSldM at AuoWand aooure upecial advantages. For all Pa^cula^r^tO. & 18, Quoen-streot, Auckland. Insurance. \tv\\ -AKAi.iCsD INSURANCE N COITPANY (FIUB AND MARINE). *"„ . , =*" , m.000.000. r';j:i'uUudßescrve;FWai/.;;;.;.,^00,'>«'- CLAWS MET R fS?T JY? ITUDB JAMES BUTTLE, Manager. /GOVERNMENT LJFB INSURANCD. SL,o»«. «S^ BUnjDmGSI SH« ONW NBW BAtATO lOU WFIOI. aoVKRNMENTSECURITY.^^ LOWEST PREMIUMS. An Immediate Bonus oip £200, to odoltion to Full Participation to Profit*. WORKMAN'S INSURANCE Specially provided for In the IN DUST HI AL_ BRANCH. PnrICIKS ISSUED FROM «5 UPWABDB, WITB ntomw PREMIUMS PAYABLE^,EF^ Y< For which a Collector will call. T-nTTT Tho Government not oaly fcrineß In mmmm



Land and Estate Agents. riHAS. TT QSMOND, LAND AND MONETARY AGKNT, 111), QUEEN-STKKICT (Adjoining B. Tonka and Co.'fl). TELEPHONE-No. 185. BANKERS! National Bunk of Now Zealand (Llmitod), Mortgagos and Loans Negotiated. Rcnta and Interests Collectod. Money Invested on First-class Soouritlea without charge Estates managed for absentees. Valuations and Arbitrations undertaken. Nativo Land affairs specially understood. Houses to Let and Properties for Salo placed on my list freo of charge. Every description o£ landed property bought or sold to order. Largo sums to lend on flrat-claes Bocurltios. piIOPRItTIES FOE Cj AL K. BYMONDS-STRKKT—Allotments x lOO.lu the best part of Symonds-stroet. £15 per foot. £2,S(W-IN THE CENTRE OF TUN CITY-A larno and commodiouaStore, builtof Concrete mill Kriek, with largo Dry Cellars, on an Al lotment -10 feet by &i feet ti inches. Buildings valued about £1,500; tho allotmont worth ut lotixt £51) per foot. With first-class torms. ftSSO FOR AN BROOMED HOUSE and Rood allotment, situated near Mr Morley'B Store on the Great North Road. A chance seldom mot with EPdOM—Six and ahalf Acred, till main road frontage; high position ; would cut up into choice building lots- Prlco, £30n per acre. Terms, £550 cash ; balance, 5 per cent. NOUTHCOTE—«IBO for a Now Four-Uoomed COTTAGE and a very Largo Allotment, Bltu ated near tho Wharf. £75—ALLOTMENT adjoining the above;easy terms of payment. PKNHO9K—An unequalled Sito of 2J acres for a residence, situated on rising ground, com manding one of tho grainiest views in the neighbourhood of Auckland. This site must be seen to bo appreciated. Price, £200. PAHEMAREMO-82 Acres. £4 per aero. lIELLY KU'S CREEK—BO Acres. £1 per aero. MOUNT EDEN—Four Large Allotments, in ii lending position, l'rii'o for tho four, £100. MOUNT EDEN-Firatclass 7-Roomud Houao, with detached wash-house, and nil necessary outbuildings on Allotment 210 feet deep, has 2 good fi-ontiiges. Price, £06.1, with good MOUNT EDKN—Something unusual. Tln-ou Acres of Ijtiiul, commanding an extensivo view, which cannot be built out. Tula pro perty would be a grand position for a gentle man's residence, or would cut up to great advantage. Price, £1,000. AVON DALE—Ten Acres of rich Volcanic Land, witMßoomed House and outbuildings. There ure orchards in full bearing, and good strawberry beds. The remainder of tho land is laid down in grass. To a marlrot gnrdenor this property, at th» price, means a small fortune. Price, £000, with good terms. CITY FREEHOLD (close to the new Town Hall Bite)—A Largo Allotmont, with three new I roomed Houses. This property is close to Queen and Oroy-strects. Price Is £700. Cot tages tiring in a regular rental of £1 5a Gil per PONriONHY (Pompaller Terraeo)—An Allot ment with good view ; £3 10s per foot. PONSONBY (Church-street)— Allotment lIS i 100; M3;<a, with ousy terms. PONSONHY (Shelly lietu-li Koad) —An un equalled Corner Allotment 1(K) x lft'i feet; a grand situ for a Villa Ucsid.-nee. as it com mands a lino view of Ihu harbour; or would lie most suitable for v large Store and other iiuildinu's. I'rice, only HI per foot; easy terms. BHUCENIiKAD—Ten Acres, larao road front age a lot of large kauri trees. Price, f:» 10a por aci-o (ndjolning property from SiO per acre to £50). This property is an especial bargain ; it was bought cheap, so will bo sold cheap. HKLENSVILLK — 220 Acres Splendid Land, with Railway Station on tho property. Prioo, £700; oasy terms. TUAKAU — Two Township Allotments, £10 NORTH SHORE—Two flrst-cioss Allotmonla, commanding a very pretty view, in rapidly rising locality, close to thu wharf. «3 15s per MOUNT ROSKILL—Tho ten shi.lings a foot Allotments aro selling rapidly. Tho contract for the now roads through these very valuable allotments will be let within throo weeks. MOUNT ROSKILL—Six-roomed new Houso, excellont position ; £525 on terms; main rond MOUNT* ROSKILL-Six-roomcd New nouse, with pantry, bathroom, and Bcmlory. thoroughly well tlniahod and built wiih first-class timber; verandah on two sidos; largo allotment, loose box, stablo. Prlco, £600; an exceedingly cheap and sound invost- MOUNT ROSKILL.(YttUw Roadl-Tho Resi deuco and-, Qhnnndß 'until lately occu pied by Mr Evinson. Tct any person requiring a really first-class hotiße, with plenty of land this Property thoroughly recommends itsdf. Price according to amount of ground taken with tho house. MOUNT ROSKILL (Valley Road)-A good 5-roomed Houso on a Large Corner Allotment; £100 MOUNT ROSKILL—Two of the Best Allot ments in the Hell wood Estate; £3 103 per foot. Two others. 15b per foot. «♦ ' lOUNT ROSKLLL—IO Aerca Voloanio Land, £1000. MO UN T ROSKILL—I have a lot of very choap allotmonts In an estate which has only-just como into tho market. To working men desirious of securing a good pieco of land of tlioir own at a small cost, and with very easy terms of payment, it is a grand chance. If persons woro only aware how very rapidly tho Mount Roekill District is going ahead, also the maay advantages of view, con venience to town, healthy locality, volcanic soil, cheapness of tho laud, &c, I feel 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. T3OUSES TO L^T. SYMONDS-STRKET—A commodious Family Rosidcnco of 0 rooniß, with gasand wator laid on: wash-houso and all necessary outbuild ings. With tho House it is desired to Lot tho suporior Modern Furniture contained therein. VSLLEY KjfilOUNT ROSKILL-Large and pleasantly situated Houso of 10 rooms, good lawn and orchard. Rent. 35b per week. VALLEY ROAD. MOUNT It6SKILL-Ncw 5-roomed Cottago on a corner allotment, 12s por week. • WANTED TO PURCHASE AT REMBJERA. A THOROUGHLY GOOD RESIDENCE of 8 or 9 Rooms, with from 3 acres of land. The site must bo good and command a view of the harbour. Prico not so much an object as a comfortable houso and sea vlow. 7"i 7. MOSS* O U. V • HOUSK LAND. & ESTATE AGENTS. We bog to inform Owners of Property tluv louses or hand, (or RENTAL OR SALE, arc 'intered in our Registry tree of Charge, for the .■formation of ttiose who favour us with.a cul t our ottiuOS, In Shortland-street. j,!onev tn Lend at Current ItiitHß of Interoai. JOHN SOPPET, House, Land, and General Commission Agent, No. 8, Queen street, has for immediate sale (really ohoap): ---comfortable 5-roomed Cottage, PoußOnDy: terms very easy); also, 17-roomed Houso, 1 i-roomed House, 2 4-roomed Cottages, and 1 small Store, in town; 2 Dairy Farms, 10 miles from town; 2 partly -improved Farms, one 310 acres the other 150 acres, about 12 miles from town; and uovoral other City and Suburban Properties at equally Low Prices. ■ttr T. C L A V T O N,' iVI • HOUSE, LAND, COMMISSION AGENT AND SHIP BROKER Allotments for Sale at Hamilton, NewoasUo, Aloxondra, and North Shore, Money lent on good security omoe: 30. Insurance Building. Prapcry /* / dkferrkd \ Ij, a ymbnt I I SYSTEM. I TAILORS, DEAPSIRB MILLINERS, AND OUTFITTERS, HOBSON-STREET, HAVK A WKLL-ASSORTED STOCK or thb BEBT CLASS GOODS. All Twoeda thoroughly shrunk hofore being mado up. and Fit and Workmanship Guaranteed, with limited incomeß to procure necessaries in tfc? easicßt possible way. SHSPBOTION INVITED Cash Customers receive 6 ncr cent. Discount (onosbilling in tho pound sterling) on all parcel of Ms and upwarrtn. ——gr yf 0 L .■ * 8- BOOK BINDER, PAPKB RULBB. ACCOUNT BOOK MANUFACTURER, IBBM DOOBB ABOVB " STAB " OWOH, MBRCHANTB- ACCOUNT BOOKS, IKSOBANOB AND MINIHO REGISTER BOOM SPECIALLY KOTHD AND BOUND. M^n^^wWu Bndf na 8n- BAKBRS 1 SPJCIAL BULBD DAT BOOKS. Bibles. Pray^^Hymn Book. BAND AND OU^mUVm BOOKB



Laud and Estate Agents. W~~ L. M1 T °H EL L> HO*USK, LA*ND, ESTATE AND COM PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT AND AUDITOR. No. 8, Mercantile Chambers, Qubkn-st. Next tho Bank of New Zealand. RENTS AND INTEREST COLLECTED. Skccjritiics Found Kok Investors Without THE CARE ANi" AIMANAGEMENT OF KSTATKS UNDERTAKEN. MORTdAGKS ANI) LOANS NKdOTIATKD, Bank Stocks \ Insuranco Stocks J .i-lbS^cSfnpany l-ROUQHT AND COLD. Stocks /-L>OUGHT AND ►JOLD. And I All kinds of Stock-Bl -\jy O R (J A LE— JD O it O A L X— BIKICENHEAD - Uwplling-housc. 7 rooms, with 2 acres, Brand aspect, only lialf-an-hours walk from the wharf, for !KWI, I can tako &* casli. tho balance can be arranged to suit a BIUK)VnHEAD-Two of tho choicest fruit mowing Soct ions, each !> acres and 10 acres, the boat, northerly aspect, tit £23 and £IW, within H mIICH of tlie wimrf; to be sold on WAIvK°FIKLD-STREKT (City)-Grand AUot mont, suitable for a manufacturer, .« x 71, with cottaKC of :> rooms let at 13s 6d por week. This freehold can bo leased for a louk term. NEW LYNN—Farm of 10 acres, all in Ki'ass; will bo sold n bai-Kaln. , £I,loo—Kxcellent Farm, Tnakau, fot salo. CAMBRIDGE EAST—Lot."lfil.contamiiißlacre; will be sold a oaiwiin. MOUNT ALHKRT-G Acres, in eood grass, at £(13 • also, (i Acres and' House of 3 rooms for £18'). one-third cash, the balance at 7 por cent. GRAND OPENING —I lmve an excellent stand for n Shoemaker in a (food district where there i» no other, only four miles from town. Early application in invited. A good man will bo liberally dealt with. PONSONBV — (iontleman'B Itcsidonco of 10 rooms, including Biitli-room and Kltuhen, with Kas and ivuter laid on. Tho ground com prises I allotments in one. and commands a ohanuiiiK viow of a lurgo portion of Uio City and Harbour. There are vegetable, fruit, und flower gardens, with lawn and uummorhouse. AltoKCttier a mmg home. Price, £1.000. and PONSONBY—ViIIa Residences for sale in Nor folk-street, Vcrniont-Btreot, Clarejieo-Htroet. Prospect-street, Sarslleld-atroet. Richmond Itoai, etc . at prices from C2SO, £300. £350. £500, and upwards. VICTORIA AVENUK—Largo Doublo Houso on brick foundations, concrete wall soparut inß- each six rooms, or can bu lined luj cms residence; iron roof, wl'Ji verandah and bal cony ; bay windows, &c. Ciicap. BIRKENHEAD—Grand Corner Allotment on main roud, 20s per foot. NOR'I'IICOTK-Cheap Half-aero Section near tho Public School. BIItKENHEAD-Firstclass Orchard, 1.100 apple trees, mnull collate, immediately avail nble, With 18 acres. This property is confi dently recommended us a «ood investment. It is situated near to the .Sugar Company, and is sure toriso in value. Terms, very oasy. BIRKENHEAD -Now Villa Residenco of rooms, with an acre of pround, commanding ii splendid viow. The houeo Is well built, ana is offered on easy loriua. '&t' | I invite attention to the rising Town- Is- m | hVii) of A vondale. where Allotments in vp i tho beat uasitioii.s can bo securod. Rail- K^ -° I way Station. Public- School, I'nblio _ ; ZVI ■-Hall, and Chur.'hes uurrouiut. <^j <sa j AlannfactorioK are growing in tlie X'_ V district, and others will aprim; up. t"W 'A Terms of pun liaso am 10 por cent. c ~ ~ cash. The balance us a.reed. MOUNT KOEN— Pretty Villaof (i Rooras.iillot iiKint 00 x l.'O, with Stable and Workshop. COMMKItciAL ROAD (oppositeSnrroy IHlls) -2 Cheap Allotments. _10. MOUNT ALBERT-'^ Acres Grand Volcoiiio i^iind and House of 10 Rooms for JJoVK). POUT ALBERT—River View Funu, known as I)r Hell's; 180 ncres, Rood houso, 40 acres fenced und in good grass, 1 mile from town ship, land all plouuuablo. There is deep water frontiiKO and firewood on the property. Terms can bo mado very easy, viz.: One tliird cash and tho balanco fixed for 10 years at low rate of intercut. WAIKOMITI, near ltailway Stution-COacros WAIKOMITI—SmaII Farms from S to 10 acros: very choap. AHIPARA, near MoiiK'omii—Part of Allotmont $). containing 120 ai-rom cheap. FOIt HAf.K, a gi-andly-situatiil Site for a Suburban Residence at Avondnlo. Tho I-ot cuntninH almost two acres, being lmmodi au-ly opposite-thu resilience of Mrs Major, and adjoinsi Mr Woolgur's House and Grounds. It is all fenced, and Is bounded on ono sido by a never-failing, wide, fresh-water creek. It lien beautifully to the sun. and on buch an eminence as to command a magnificent view of Mount Albert and the surrounding country. It fronts ji p-nnil lni'talleil main roaii. There is a good leal of khiss, nml for a Fruit Gi.rdwi Site it cannot well bu sui passed. Title : Land Transfer Act. and easy terms. Money to Lend on First-class Freehold Security. Partnerships negotiated and every Class of Commission Business undertaken, j Hotels. WH ANGA RE I HOTEL, OPPOSITE THK TOWN WHARF, WHANGAREI. MRS LEA, Private Families, Tourists, and Commercial Travellers will find Kvory Attention and Com fort combined with Moderate Churgos at tho abovouamed Old-established and Plcasantly situiited Hotol. Special regard will be paid to selling nothing but the Best Brands of Liquors. Saddle Horses and Boats for Hiro. Trap moets Trains from all steamers. First-class Billiard Table, under tho manago ment of an experienced markor. Ordors by telegraph and lotters punotnally attended to, A. 6. BRIGHT, Manages. fi INGER ALE ! GINGER ALE I G. GLEDHILL Is now manufacturing a GINGER ALE.IN TINTS AND QUARTS, Superior to any yet offored to tho public. DELICIOUS GRATEFUL INVIGORATING BEVERAGE. G. GLEDKILL, WELLEBLEY-STREKT. Tolophone No. 63. TVTATIONAL HOTEL, CAMBRIDGE, J3I WAIKATO. TOURISTS TO ROTOMAUANA AND UOT LAKES • WiU find FDIST-CLASS ACCOMODATION at IKvcry<Attontion to Travellers and Private The Bodrooms aro Spacious and Woli Yen- BAMPIE ROOMS FOR COMMERCIAL TKAVBL- Wl'nes, Alos, and Spirits of First Quality. SPLENDID BILLIARD ROOM. Tho Proprietor has just Completed Extensive ' jdvorVcomfo'rt and Convenience that Travel lers can dosire is now Obtainable at tho NATIONAL HOTEL. HENRY GILLET, Pkovrietob. Timber, THE HOKIANGA SAW-MILL COMPANY (Limitep). Having speolal faoilitles for supplying Kauri Timber in long lengths, aro prepared to pxooute orders for sanie at low rates. A stock of Totara Pilesi and Baulk and Kauri Spars always on hand. Apply to ' E, R. CARDNO, Fort-street. mHB vmm :sißA*i sa^-, mould- J- ING, SASH, ANP DQDP PdMPANY (LIMITED). WHOLESALE TIMBER DEALERS. MANUFACTURERS OF DOORS. SASHES. AND TURNERY. SUPPLIES IN WHOLESALE LOTS I SCANTLING BOARDS (Rough and Dresßed) CEILING BOARDS WEATHER BOARD 3 (Rpsticated or F. Edged) FLOORING AND LINING ARCHITRAVES SKIRTINGS MOULDINGS (of any pattern) DOORS, SASHES, and TURNERY, DELIVERED cit any Publlo Wharf In Auck land, w at the Company's Private Wharf, Meohonlcs' Bay. rhe Quality of the Company"* ? lDabePi? v£; suroassed, and Prices Bpecially favourable tot Builders, ConU'aotors, and other Wholesale Buyers, STORAGB ACCOMMODATION Afforded by Arrangement in MeohaniCß Bay Yard. SOBTING-UP OEDEB3 Exeouted from Meohaniofl" Bay Yard witho-t delay. QUOTATIONS AND PATTERN BOOKS On application at MECHANICS' BAY OB CUSTOMS-STRBBX.



Business Notices. /^Thos. J. HarbuttJ Manufacturkr ok CORN BROOMS, Auckland. TRADE \ X A P A IJ-MARK. DEVONPORTI DEVONPORT!- IRONMONGKRY. CHINA, GLASS, AND EARTHKNWARK IN ALL ITS BRANCIIKS.-K. BLUCK, having op<med in tlie above lino, bogs respectfully to draw the attention of tlic inhabitants to tho fact that he intends to trade on tho principle of "Small profits and quick returns, and trusts thus to secure tho patronago of tho residents. K. B. begs to solicit inspection of his new and vaiied stock. Orders promptly attended to.—Note ad dross—EDGAß BLUCK. Church-street, Devon port. ffl A 0. BART LETT. il £* 10S- | g W 154, QUEEN-STREET. O^ iLIiA.RI T"A "B -Te, Xx Northumberland. Cne Firut-cluen Full-sized Billiard Tublo by Bennett & Co., Ixindon, witli Ivory Pool, Pyra mid, and Playing Balls, Cues, Gas Fittings, &o. completo, forSalo by WM-. BUCHANAN, St. Mungo Chambers. Queon-strcet, Auckland. AHEBIB OrDKA WE R S Very Handsome Chests of Drawers, In Rich Mottled Kauri, are now selling at the following prices for C—sh I—The Duke of Edinburgh Chest of Eight Drawors (the bonnet drawer richly panelled with totare, bird, and rewa rewa) JX 10s; Fl vo Drawer Chests, C_ The above artioloi have always given great Batlstaotion. an- be iome more beautiful with age. W. NORRIK. TOP Of SaOBT-AflD-aTMt-T. Comb and S i i / OHOICB 8B LECTION /*/ OHANDKLIKRS, X. /TANKB BRACKETS. A/ ™WARB. GLOBKS. t a. /y PLUMBING. towK Pmo_../W^ KIJJIANGINQ' to /^/ *•' Shortest Notluo iw /^/ Town I'rloea. /*/ / / O. MAYB BUILDINGS. / / UEVONPOHT. .' \N BALE, a very Low Rates, by tlie KJ uuduriiiisncd, in Lots to suit Purchasers— OATS OATMKAL M.\l_K WOODS FLOUR I'oWI. SVHEAT TKA IIKAN SUGAR SH Mtl'd POTATOES CHAFF BUTTER UONKDUST, &C, ftc. &a Awnti! for tlus followinpr— The (VKlirntiil "AbHANY FOOD" for fm-lii-tlii! sule of thin article! is Itmnonao. -lir l.'nriviillcd lIK.HATITE PAINT from .«inn. qiK'liiy not e(]imllß(l. Tl.r Ilikiirunri Sawmill, orders token for .ril.lUM) TIMIIKIt at low rates, und sup iisl .-itisiiurt notice. E. MITCIJEL&QN 4~f10., ..• 19. Ql!hlCN-.STUK_T. T HENDERSON UOUSK. SHIP. SIGN, AND GENERAL DKCORATIVH PAINTKK, NO. 8. WYNI>HAM- STHX V, T. TJP-ARNQOK BROTHERS, SOAP AND OANDLB MANUFACTURKRB, COX'S CRKKK, RICHMOND. ' OTf 1081 DURHAM • STREET, AUCKLAND. Cash Purchasers ol Tallow. Wool. Sheepskins, and Bonen. COSTER AND HAMPSHIRE, TOBACCONISTS. QUEEN-BTRKKT, OPPOSITE NEVADA HOTEL. C & H. bee to Inform their friends and the GALLERY, otc, lfttoly carried on by W. C. 'Poutbr, and that they intend keopina; none but tho finest brands of CiKare and Tobaccos, Cigarettes, etc.; also, a good assortment of Mcorsohaum, Briar, and other Pipes, Cricketing Materials and Football Goods.— Noto tlie Ad dress: Coster & Hampshire, Quoen-st., opposite Nevada Hotel. BUTCHER AND CO,, FOBT-ST. AND QUBEN-ST. WrjAßlf, STEVEDORES, RECEIVING AND FORWARDING AGENTS. WOOL STORED AND DUMPED FOB SHIPMENT. BALLAST SPPPUED. WH. SKINNER AND SON, • Builders, Carpenters, and Joiners, Vulcan Lane. All Branches of the Building Trade executed bj Kxporioncod Workmen.; Shop Fronts, Oflloe Fittings, feo. MISS McCAUL, Stylish and Faahion ablo Dressmaker, No. 9. Wakofleld streot, third shop from Queen-stroet, right hand side. TIHE NEW ZEALAND TOBACCO- I GROWING AND MANUFACTURING COMPANY (LIMITED). Head Office and Factobyi Acckland. IMPORTANT TO FARMKR3. The abovo Company Is doslrous of oom munlcating with Farmers and others who are willing to grow Tobacco. Genuine Havana and American Socd and aU information MIEK, which can bo obtainod at my offlco, Mercantile Chambers, next to mnk of |cw /calami. __ Working Manager. December 1.1888. EIDWARD BARTLEY, Architect, Stich i bury's Buildings, Queen-street. IUIAM T H O M A B Corner of Lome and Victoria-streets, Auckland East, MONUMENTAL. MARBLE. AND BKNKR_.i STONKMAsto. ARCHITECi'UftIL SCULPTOR Al^'D CARVER. Inscriptions Ar.curato and BoauUful. Monumentfl, ToiiUiO, Hciidstones, and ever; lescrlption at Stone Work at theLowogt Poealbli Prlcos for Town and Cbuntfy. OUI'EKIOJ; WKUUbAJ Ki' U\S Kaa for Salo a number of t'-.t" iitiuvo »-ith Ttt t ■eady for uso, price 355. ut nil Khop. WolleSle .treot Kast (next donr to i ■\-uv'.:*■? * ...argß Quantltien of Siiti'iiinß. JiirtirtiiK nr lon Ilpos always In S'^wk Vmitn.ltti. if.. urved at the sliorlcst uc •ice v'ouiitrj ordiv rill always receive his m .-..jii: :it'=ji:'_.'>J -»« . V'asliera alwayp on f.and CHABLEB HESKETH.] fALEX. AITKEN. HESKETH and AITKEN are glad to inform their customers and the public generally that having sold the whole of their last year's stock of Clovers, cto., they are In a position to olFcr an entirely New Stock arriving per direct steamer Aorangi, from Lfin. don, and per Mail Steamer from «an Francisco, as under, all current season's Krowth, constat '"wi-IITE CLOVKR fi'rofolium repens) RED CLOVER (Trcfnliuni pretens) ALSYKE CLOVER (Xrofolium hybrida) COWGRASS (Trefolium perennej SCARLET CLOVER (Trefoliumincarnatum) TIMSFOIL IMedipaßO nipullna) LUCERNK (Mortieago sittiya) ALFALFA fMcdicaao ('lnliana) TIMOTHY (Plilcum Prateui3) CRESTKD DOfiSTAIL (Cynosurus enstalus) MEADOW FOXTAIL (Alopecurus pretensis) SHEEPS FESCUE (Festuca ovina) WOOD MEADOW GRASS (Poa nemorails) PRAIRIE (Bromua achvesderi) DOOB GRASS RAT-TAlL'fSporDbolns clongatus) RYE-GRASS (Soleum perrene senipervlrons) COCKSFOOT (Dactylis L'loinerata) PURPLE and GUISEN TOP ABERDEEN DEVONSHIRE OREY STONE, WHITfI STONK. ar.i RLOBfi TUIfNIP SWEDE TURNIPS. They are also 4genta for tho Bonednst as manufactured by tho Auckland Manure Com pany, Sydnsy Bonudust and Flour, Mineral anc Bone Phosphates, Potato and Grass Manures Peruvian Guano, Nitrate of Soda, and othei Artificial Manures; OaUf, MiJzo, Barley, Beans Peas Fino. and Ro*t Salt, Cobra, ani Unseeii ; New _euiaud Flo- and Tew, oto /



Business Notices. JR. RANDERSON begs to notify that • he 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 to time in the Large Sain Room, Mercantile Chambers. Terms reasonable, and prompt account sales. The advertiser will also under take the Subdivision of Properties. For Private Sale, a number of Convenient Residences in town und suburbs, also Farms, and to Lease for 10 yearß with purchasing clause nt current price.—Apply to J. li. liunderson, Auctioneer aiidLand Agent. riHEAV AND GOOD CUTLERY. THOMaITsaMUEL, Importer of Cutlery, has just received a good supply of nil kinds of TABLE AND POCKBT CUTLERY, Consisting of Ivory and Bono Table Knives, Pocket Knives, Lockwood's and Johnston's Scissors und Razors, superior makers. ELECTItO -PLA TE D W ARE— Forks, Spoons, Cruets, oto. All the above Goods sellmg atverylow prices, wliolcsulo and retail. THOMAS SAMUEL, 108, Quoon-Bt. (next Mr Westtifahl. Bootmaker J CRATES. SKATES. SKATES. BRANSTON AND FORSTER, Albert-street, rolleri are i qkate3 01l cr i makmis of |ok at c s ON THE LATEST IMPROVED PRINCIPLE. WHOLESALE AND RETAIL, lUTJI'S FREE STORES, ALBJ-RT STKBSKT. TO FARMERS. MERCHANTS, AND OTHERS. The Undersigned will receive for Storage— Whoat, Oata. and other Grain. Also, Merchan dise, at lowest rates. Terms on application. J. EDMISTON, Manager. MIL KEESING, Licensed Water • Works Plumber, No. d, Victorla itreet, opposito Holland and Butler'g. Water laid on it ths vory loweat rates. Plumbing and Giu-fttting promptly attended to. Tinware always on hand, or madj to order, Repairs aeatly and promptly executed. Cheapest Shop In Town. .tsokcj. MONEY TO LEND, on Real Estate, Id mim.i of «W> and upwards, at th« ourront rivtas o( luteredt.—Apply Wm. S. Cochrsr.a, Fort! ureot. MONKY TO LEND, In largo or small , Vnlcan Lank _ MONEY TO LEND, at » moderate tilt a( Interest.-Apply to JACKSON & RUSSKLL, Solicitors. Fort-street ONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage, of First-clous Freehold Securltios. W. COLEMAN, Solicitor, National Insurance Buildings. \/TONEY LENT ON PROMISSORY iVX NOTES, HOUSES, FURNITURK, JtC BILLS DISCOUNTED DAILY MORTGAGES NKGOTIATEDJ JOHN W. HARDIE, Land, Commission, and Estatk Aoiwt, HIGH-STRKET, Auckland, XCHANGE ON NEW YORK AND LONDON, in iunii to suit. FOR SALE BY ARNOLD, JUNES, & CO., Corner of Custom-honso and Fort-atreeti. . i.SONEYTO LEND, i^.Bumß,,of £25. 11JL and a'pwardß. ftt currentrateg of interest Vuplyto PETKR OLIi'HANT, Solicitor, High-street^ \/TONEY TO LEND, on Freehold LVI. Security, at a low rato of intereat. iinrton and Napier, Solicitors, Ujgh-streot, vuckland. ■ \if OisKT TO LEND, at current r»tes of LVL interest.—iJiishley and Jackson, Queen ■ truct. ■(*»> AA^t^ TC) LEND at Current &'/Wol>"U'\J' Rates of Interest on Froc i hold Security. W. F. O'SULLIVAN. Stiortland-street ONEV TO LEND, on frceliold security, in sums of £50 nml npwai-ds.— 'irehibald Biiclianitn, Solicitor, St. Mungo Chambers (opposite Bank New Zealaud). ON3Y TO LEND.—I havo several Sums of Money waiting investment, Mortgages nCKOtiated, &c, &c—D. F. Evans Estate and Land Agent. A OUKLAND PERMANENT CO- A. OPERATIVK BUtUDINO * INVH3T UENT SOCIETY. Orric-1 li 7, Qn__N-BTR-_». LOANS granted npon approreil geou."!-** o! tiS&Mw Leasehold Properties In sums of 820 to £6000, prinolpal and Interest being repay ible in lnstataenta at the following Rkduoed Ratbs for repayment of each fjOii borrowed i— ~~~ " « ». a « •. d. Uetrf : ~ I0 10 108 8 I "a-1 i 13 jS: : it as; And In tho same proportion for smalle* or larger loans. DEPOSITS.—The Boolety reoelves Money os Depositt-Repayable at 7 days' notloe, 6 per oont per annum; repayable In 8 months, 6 per oent.per a nnum. joHN ba __ kr I~IOSUSTRiAL and PROVIDEKfTIK. MANENT BUILDING, LAND, AND IN VESTMENT SOCIETY OF AUCKLAND, Corner of Queen-street and Vulcan Lane. INVEBTMENT~nEPARTMENT. This Soeioty is now issuing: Ordinary Investing Shares, carrying full rate of interest mho1 profit. Paid-up lnvcstinfrSharPsof £20 each,cariiying 7 per cent, interest (payable half-yearly) and partici P athgnprom,. pA^TMENTi Interest allowed on deposits for: lv' monlhs 7 por cent. ti months li per cent. 7 days' notice 5 per cent. BOKROYVINIi DK'.'ARTMKN'i'. Tho Society aiivn.nc.es on Approved Freehold and Lcaseliolrt I'roperiy to the extent of three fourths of the value. Borrowers limy pay o(i' part or the whole of their mortgages at any time. Reduced Table of Kates and any further parti culars required may be obtained at tho Society's Offices, GEORGE FKASER, Manager. ONDON MORTGAGE, LOAN, AND DISCOUNT BANS. 50, BHORTLAND-3TREET, Adok-AKJ) (Oppositb A. Clark X Sons' WAR_Hons_), £10 TO £1,000. Upon personal, freehold, and leasehold seourtty, repayable byWeekly, Monthly, or Quarterly Instalments, at Lowest Current Rates. Advances made on Furniture without removal, and all olasses of Merchandise. Loans Granted upon IjJFE Pomoies, lm aoiss. Loans UPON DnroaiTOT Deeds. Refaymbh* BY Easy Instalmsnts, FORMS GRATIS. t »J1 oommunloatlonß and interylewaneiastnouy oonfldontlal. ... Bank ov England Notes Chwokd. TTICTORIA LOAN AND DISCOUNT AGENCY, HIGH-STREET, AUCKLAND, OPPOSITE CTTY OOHNCJIt TBAMBKIW! MONEY ADVANCED IN SUMS OF £10 to £1000 ON PERSONAL SECURITY, DEEDS OF PROPERTY, BOND WARRANTS, SHARES, &0, REPAYMENTS CAN BE MABB N WEEKLY OK OTHER INSTALMENTS TO SUIT BORBOWEBS, COMMUNICATIONS CONFtDBNTAIfc POSTAL ADDRESS I BOX 90.



Sporting. QUEEN'S BIRTHDAY RACES, DUNKDIN. Will Close 21st MAY, 1884. 6 000 MEMBERS AT JQS, BIRTHDAY HANDICAP. First fiW Second .. .. MO Third 150 Others (divided).. 250 £1,300 CASK AWARDS. 2 at 100 £200 . 1 „ 50 200 (i 25 ISO 15 „ 20 300 10 ~ IS 150 L'O ~ 10 200 JO „ 8 230 SB „ 5 ISO 133 £1,700 EACH Ticket has NINK CHANCES. Pleaso send Post-olflce orders when con venient, and enclose two stamps for replies. N.l).—Karly application necessary. This Con sultation will remain open till advertised date of closing. Should the number of applications exceed 6,000. an additional number of Prizes will bo included. ADA MANTUA, Care of Mr Abraham, Box 861, POBt-offlce. Uuncdin. TjiIDELITY COMPANY'S f"2 QUEEN'S _ £9 -qa 3jZ,dV)V — BIRTHDAY. x,&,OvU Races, May 2J. Close about May 20. SUBSCRIPTION FEE 10s. now 10s. At tlio request of a large number of consta»t and valued subscribers, the Company has been induced to adopt the 10s subscription. 5,000 Programmes at 10s each. Qukkn a Birthday Handicap. First £500 . Second s •■ 250 Third .. .. .. .. .. '... 100 All others divided (£3O each) .. .. 300 Total for Horses.. .. Amonnt..£l,lso 3 Cash Bonds at £100 each .. .. £300 3 do do -at 50 do .. .. 150 20 do do at 20 do .. .. 400 30 do do at 10 do .. :. 300 40 do do at 5 do .. .. 200 Total, 96 Bonds .. .. Amount..£l,3so Total amount of Prizes, £2,500, There will be Six Separate Drawings for Each Ticket, viz., One Drawing for the Race, and Five Separate Drawings for the 96 Bonds. Programmes, 10s each, and two 2d stamps. Cheques, with Is exchange, to bo payable only to aNo or to Bearer. P.O. Orders pay able to Fidelity Co. only. Registered Letters or Telegrams not accepted. Address only to FIDELITY COMPANY, Care of ALKED A. Cameron, Box No. 251, Post-oflice, Dunedin. Apply Kxtra Early. Timk Limited. Race on May 24. _ ■vr "o w~ o I1 E N. M AR-TINI-nENRY"s"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. Socond 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. 2,000 "TOHN TVULL'S 2,000 MEMBERS tj Jt> MEMBERS atos. CONSULTATION AT5s. _ I NOW OPEN, - And will Closo on May 22nd, 1884. RACES RUN ON MAY 24th, 1884. GRAND NATIONAL DTJNEDIN STEEPLECHASE. BIBTHDAY HANDICAP. lßtHorsc £70 JstHorse £40 -§Hff3aorso,f l v .f, K SO; 2nda)rSßH--.:r* •-», 3rdHbrsd- .. .V 25 3rd H6rse: .. .. 20 Others (divided) I. 55 Othora (divided).. 60 . , : £200 . £150 Takapuna Birthday Cup. Ist Horse .. £10 2nd Horse 30 3rdHorso 20 Others (divided) 60 £150 ■ Each Ticket has Throo Separate Chances, and can win £150. Application by Jotter only, enclosing Two Stamps for replies. Address-JOHN BULL, care J. T. Knight, Hobßon-street; or Box 111. Post-offlce;Auokland. T> OBIK HOOD'S GREAT NOVELTY Jti COMPANY'S PROG.RAMME DUNEDIN BIRTHDAY HANDICAP' AND GRAND NATIONAL STEEPLECHASE, To be run in Dunedin and Ghristchurch on QUEEN'S BIRTHDAY, MAY 24, 1881. Subscribed Capital-£I,OOO, in 2,000 shares of 10g each. Birthday Handicap (Dunodln)—First horse, £200. Grand National (Christchurch)—First horse, £100. WILL CLOSE 22XD MAY. " ROBIN HOOD," Care of Thomas Stapleton, Box 238, Post ofiico, Christchiu'ch; or, care of Jubal (not J. lZ) Flbmino, City Baths, Colombo-street, Christchurch. In answer to numerous inquiries, wo bog to state that wo are in no way oonneoted with any other Company. NBWSMi SECOND GRAND DRAWING IS NOW OPEN. First Drawing for £2,000 on the Hamburg principle filled up before the advertised time. Tho money will bo returnod for the largo number of applications that came too late for tho first drawing, or programmes will be for warded for Second Drawing. The Second Drawing is now open, for the grand and equal distribution of Money Prizes, amounting to £3,000, to bo drawn tho samo as in Hamburg and other Continental Cities, This Second Drawing will tako placo not later than the end of AI'JUL, or earlier if lillcd, and the Third Drawing will opeu !si May. These GranA Drawings will tako place overj two months., The Company were inditccd to make this Second Drawing for £3,00« in consequence of tho lirst drawing having filled so rapidly, also to enable them to givo largon prizes. This Second Grand Drawing will consist of 210 Money Prizes, amounting to £3,000, sub scribed by 6,000 membors at 10s each. Tho various Money Prizes will bo distributed as follows:—One £300 prize, one £150 prize, one £100 prize, two £00 pnses, ton £30 prizes, four £25 prizes, twenty £20 prizes, twenty £16 prizes. Bixtv-flvo £10 prizos, one hundred and sixteen £5 prizes. Total amount, £3,000. 240 money prizes. Tho Grand Principle of these Hamburg Drawings is that a purchaser of 25 Programmes is guaranteed a Prize, as it is so drawn that a prizo must como out to every 25 numbers, ana the chances are in favour of tho investor draw ing a largo prize, as there arc 124 largo prizes against US small ones. To any Investor of £2 the chances are only 6 to 1 against him drawing a prizo, and the Head. Prise or any qthw may be drawn by any investor Q' 10a. The large bulk of the Money in this Grand Drawing is not given away in one big prize, as it Is in tho Horse Consultations, but you will obsorvo in this Hamburg Drawing that, tho fl? 000 is fairly proportioned into 240 prizes, giving evory Bhareholdor an equal chancejj getting a good prize. r _,_, . ;,-**ss}/>'■•*' This Hamburg Drawing is on tho moat novel, and will be conducted on the fairest principle possible, so as to give Wtirp pu,o_,c. aatisfactiu.. ~TM« Second Braving for £3,000 will tako place under tho supervision of a committee of eight (,-entlemen, and tho priaes will bo paid over be early as posaiblo after tho drawing. j.<f. NOTICE.— Country Cheques marked correct by Bank, only payable to a number, and Is added for exchange. P.O. Ordora preferred mado payable only to BOAZ. Bank Notes ao cepted. Two 2d stamps for reply and result Registered letters acd telegrams not received. Name and address of applicant should bi plainly written. All letters must be aadressod— BOAZ, Care of Mr Moselt, Wholesale and Retai Tobacconist, BOX g^. Post-office, Dunedin. Over 3,000 applications for programmes ar now registered for the Second Drawing. -rrr 2". husbar^, ARCHITECT ANI) QUANTITY SURVEYOI Palmerston Buildings, qcebn-street.



Lectures. MX THOMAS SPURGEON, Before Leaving for England, will Deliver ■™N qsSSfeAND The Lecture will treat Instructively and Humorously of Lying, Equivocation, Exaggera tion, Gossip, Flattery, Boasting, etc. ST. JAMES'S HALL. DR. T. M. FHILSON IN THE CHAIR. THURSDAY, MAY 1, At half-past Seven p.m. ADMISSION, ONE SHILLING. Procekds to Tabernacle Building Fund. T} E A I) I .N G i! " ' MR J. J. BOAK WILL GIVE SELECT READINGS AND RECITALS (Dramatic, Pathetic, nnd Humorous), In St. James's Hall, Wellington-street, on TUESDAY EVENING, May Uth, at 8 o'clock. Front Seats, 2s; Second, Is. Art Exhibition. OF ARTS EXHIBITION. CHOPAL HALL. Open Daily krom 12 to 5. Evening from 7 to 9 (Except on Tuesday Evening). CLOSES ON FRIDAY NIGHT, ADMISSION ONE SHILLING. SEASON. TICKETS, 2s 6d. JOSIAH MARTIN. Secretary, Tenders. mo PLUMBERS AND GASFITTERS. Tenders will be received until 12 o'clock of MONDAY, the sth of May, for theLaying-on of Gas and Water to the Foresters' Hall. Newton. Plais and specifications at my office, Victdria slreetWeet. WM. M. HENDERSON, Architect. m O BUILDERS. Tenders will be received until noon of WEDNESDAY. May 7th. for the Erection and Completion of Two Shops in Elliott-street . EDWARD BARTLEY, Architect. mO BUILDERS. EXTENSION OF TIME. - Tenders will be reocived until noon of FRIDAY, May 2nd, for Erection of Family Residence at. Devonport. EDWARD BARTLEY, ".Architect. m O BUILDERS. Tenders Will be received until noon of the Cth May for the Erection of two Cottages. K. KEALS & SON, Architect. mo BUILDERS. Tenders will bo received until noon of TUES DAY, tho Gth May, fer the Erection of a Villa Residence at Birkenhead. . hi j - Plans, &c , at No. 8. South British Chambers, r EDMUND BELL, Architect. ' m O BUILDERS. Tenders will be received by the undersigned until NOON of TUESDAY, May Cth, for addi tions in Brick to tho-Congrcgational Church, ioreaford-strect—Plan3, &c, at our Offices, Queen-street. ■.:,''■." i" ': v i: /'! P. HERAPATH & SON, Architect. April 22,1881. ■' - ' ■. t ' . ■■..••- Educational. .-,..,. MR W. BRADSHAW, Professor of Dancing, has arrived from Australia, throughout which he has taught the graceful art. He is thoroughly conversant with all the Newest Stylos of the day. Mr W. B. has taught dancing all over Europe, and given universal satisfaction. Terms—Adults, 15s; and Children, •a^^e^^^^^^ol^SWtt1 arid at the North Shore, particulars of whioh in a future advertisement. Early applications solicited. Residence—Hobson-street, opposite St. Matthew's Church. ' OOK-KEEPING. — Mr Horace Smith (Church of Englaod Grammar School) lolds Evening Classes, at his rosidenco. on -Mondays and Fridays from 7 till 9 p.m., and on Saturday' Afternoons from 2.30. till I.SO p.m. Private Pupils received at Vonusea, or attended at their own residences. • Address—Venusea, Upper Pitt-street (opposito Baths). U S I C A L.— Mr Neville George Barnett (Fell. Coll. Org., London), Pro-, fessiorial Teacher of TWusicgives Instruction in the various branches of Musio-Study—Piano forte, Organ, Harmonium. Singing, Harmony, General Theory, &c, &c.—For particulars apply at Eady's Music Warehouse. Queea-street. ■ DANCING.— Glenside, Upper Symonds stroct—Ladies arid gentlemen desirous of oiDing Professor Bernard's Evening Class at .'Mrs Glover's must apply early to Mrs Glover or Prof. B. First term begins FRIDAY, 33rd May; £1 ss. DANCING.—CarIton G ore Road. —jUi Evening Class'is beingifprmed in Mrs Painter's new large Schoolroom undor Professor Bernnrd. Intending pupils must apply early. First term bogins MONDAY, 19th May. Juvenile Class. MONDAYS, 1.30 p.m. k/jT R MARTIN SWA L L O"W, PROFESSOR OF MUSIC, REMOVED. TO 100, ,GREY : STREET. Terms (for 1 hour's lesson a week):—3 Guinea a vjuARTER, at Mr Swallow's Residence, or at Eady's Music Warehouse. 4 Guineas a Quarter at Pupils' Residences. ITS F. B. WOOD HA M, jLtA Teacher ox the PIANOFORTS AND HARMONIUM. Addresd Cftro 01 MR A. EADY, Auckland Vlusio Warahouae Queen-street. r "~^E TT~ so n s GERMAN,'LATIN, &c. For terms, apply G. H E N S E N, 99, Hobson-street. Musical. DO VICTORIA-STREET, AOCK OO^ LAND (six doors from Albert-sU T. E. CARTER, WHOLESALE & RETAIL PICTURE FRAME MANUFACTURER. IMPORTER OF MOULDINGS, GLASS, PICTURES, SCRAPS. AND MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS. Teacher of tho Pianoforte, Violin, &c. For terms and testimonials see Brett's Alma nac Advortisemont, page 87, and post free on, application. Tuner and Repairer of Musical Instruments. PIANOS MIGNON A MIGNON PIANOS PIANOS MIGNON ■( V MIGNON PIANOS PIANOS MIGNON V MIGNON PUNO3 THIRST SAMPLES JUST ARRIVED JUST ARRIVED AND ON VIEW AT J. HOWDEN'S, ON VIEW AT J, HOWDEN'S, QUEEN-STREET, Adjoining Bank of New Zealand, MIGNON PIANOS A PIANOS MIGNON MJGNQN PIANOS •< }• PIANOS MIGNON MIG.NON PIANOS U PIANOS MIGNON Paperhangiiigs, s:c. D&FESBANQINOe, W. PHILLIPPS ft BON BATI BEOJIIVKD, EX DAM AEBIVALA 185—P ACKAGE 3—186 OONTATNINa 65,000 ROLLS OF PAPERHANGINQS, CONBISTIKB Of New Patterns for Drawing, Dining, Bed-roomfc and Hall and Staircase, suitable (or the Mansion or Cottage. BEAUTIFUL DESIGNS, AND BEBT VALUI EVER OFFERED IN PAPERHANGINGB. 916-PACKAQEB-916 SCRIMS AND HESSIANS, Plate and Sheet GOaas, White Lend, Oils, Tnrpt. \>inW*. and'i U Trade aundrie*. W. PHILLIPPS k BOH. w ft W. Qwuxt-wnuntt, ' ■„■■■■ ** 'j', -•"'•';?<:*ji'"



Amusements. A BBOTT'S OPERA HOUSE, Lessees ..Messrs Macdonald and Co. Manager Mr J. P. Macdonald. Doors open, 7.15; Overture, 7.45, Carriages, 11 o'lock. GREAT SUCCESS. hGREAT SUCCESS, ENORMOUS EXCITEMENT. PERFECT FURORE. PERFECT FUROREi T IGHTS "o~ T ONDON. JUIGHTS o', J^ONDON. By G. R. SIMS, Author of that Now Famous Pamphlet, " HOW THE POOR LIVE." Probably no one in England has done more to dTaw attention to the wickedness, misery, and crime in which thousands of Londoners are bom, reared, live, and die than the author. TEARS "AND SMILES TEARS AND SMILES TEARS AND SMILES FROM BEGINNING TO END. FROM BEGINNING TO END. . FROM BEGINNING TO END. THE THEATRE CRAMMED THE THEATRIC CRAMMED THE THEATRE CRAMMED IN EVERY SECTION. IN EVERY SECTION. IN EVERY SECTION. LIGHTS ~~o' T ONDON. IGHTS O' JUONDON. THE BEST HOKAIi DBAJIA EVER WRITTEN. THE BEST MORAIi DRAMA EVER WRITTEN, J. E,1 GREVILLE AND THE UNRIVALLED COMPANY,' Produced under the supervision of W. G. CAREY AND H. E. WALTON. Stage Director Mr J. W. Hazlitt. Pricks op Admission :—sb, 3a, Is. Box Plan at Lennox's, Stationer. STALLS and PIT TICKETS at Abbott's Hotel, next door to the Theatre. N.B.—Omnibuses for the various suburbs will bo in attendance every evening after tho per formance. J. W. DODGE. Business Manager. UNDER THE PATRONAGE OF HIS EXCELLENCY THE GOVERNOR. CHORAL HALL. CHORAL HAL I. MR RALPH HOOD has the honour to announce that on MONDAY, May 19, he will give a GRAND EVENING CONCERT. PROGRAMME SHORTLY. Tickets—Front Seats, 3a; Body of Hall and Gallery, 2s, obtainable- at Messrs Eady's, Wayte's, Upton's, and Mcara's Establishments. Seats may be leserved at Upton s. A N C I N G. DANCING, Masonic Hall, Princes-st, 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 Ladies only, Thursdays, 10.30 a.m.; After noon, 2 p.m. Intending Pupils must apply early - tho number being limited for each class. Terms: Gents,, £1 ss; Ladies and Juveniles' one guinea. Select Classes, £1 ss. Privato Lessons daily in New Valse, &c v ßesidence, 75, Hobson-Btroet. Cards at Upton's. Queen-street. TYANCING AT PONSONBY. Ladies.and, Gentlemen desirous of joining PbokJtjles cc Bernard's TUESDAY EVENINGS DANCING CLASS At Miss Hju,g Sohool-room, Ponuonby Road, must apply early to Miss Hill or to Prof, Bernard, p, Hobßon-strcet. Terms, £15a, from i date of entrance. ' OHN & HENRY SMYTH, OF THE AUCKLAND - WAITAKEREI SAW MILLS, MOUNT EDEN, Bejr to inform thcir'frionds and the pnblio that out pwn mill ia completed. " * ■■■■■ Auckland'(Mount Edbn), April 29,1881. . Hcuivd aud Residence. T3OSEBANK HOUSE, DEVONPORT. Superior accommodation for Ladies or Gen tleman. Only a limited number kept. Terms tnodoratc. J. R. HOOPER, Proprietor. WELLES- LEY' H O tl S E, Wellesley-st., Auckland (Three Doors west from Hobson-street). ; BOARD AND RESIDENCE. A'Goocl<Talilo3ti#tnot;ty,and well-ventilated Bedrooms, Plunge and Shower Baths, and evci y convenience to onsuro the comfort of Beardeis and Visitors. Terms. £1 per week. M. MASON (late of Wellington), Proprietress /GOVERNOR BROWNE HOTEL VJT ■■ HOBSON-BTKSET, '. ' ' •'■''• and Lodaing „ ~ .. 20s per Week Single Room „ „ ... _ .. 25e per Week Public Notices. \A B •; JP 08, AND SEE THAT YOU GET, $.&A. SHALLOW & §&A • CELEBRATED TREACLE TRKACLK .'. :" ' „ '" ' ■ AND . GOLDEN SYRUP. GOLDEN SYRUP. for Value as dietetic See Medical Testimonials. PONSONBY ARCADE, (Near the Three Lamps.) ANDERSON and WALKER, CABINET-MAKERS, UPHOLSTERERS. BEDDING MANUFACTURERS. A. and W. rospectfully draw Hio attention of Ponsonby residont9 to their varied stock of FURNITURE, BEDDING. TOILET REQUISITES. &c, and to the fact that alt, k»;i>b of work in tho various Departments will be done in first- CLABS STYLE, and at JIODKIUTE CHARGES. Experienced Workmen sent to any part of. the District. ANDERS.ON and WALKER, PONSONBY ARCADE (Next N. Wood, Butcher.) GLASGOW CASH GROCERY, VICTORIA-STREBT (Next Scutt's Drapery, corner Nelson-street). JAMES WRIGHT Having now opened, can assure cash buyers that by buying from him they cnn effect a saving of from 10 to 20 per cent, from the general prices, quality considered. The good sure all fresh, and are suro to Rive satisfaction. QJYMONDS -STREET MACHINE-MADE BREAD FACTORY. EDWARD PARSONS, P-jsoMUKroa. ; LEADING FEATURES: Cleanliness in Processes and Pitbitt Of MANUyAOTCEB. PRIC2 OH IVRJBAD SiD. ON SALE BY THE UNDERSIGNED. 300 Sacks Feed Oata 200 Sacks Milling Oats i 100 Sacks New Zealand MaizQ 100 Sacks Fowl Wheat ! 10 Cases Canterbury Cheese . : 20 Tons-No. 1 BonccUist. i ALSO, ALWAYS ON HAND: Wood's Flour. B»n, Sharps, Chaff ! Onions, Potatoes, Hams and Bacon ■ Corned. B«ef, I,oolb. kegs. WHOLESALE AN U RETAIL. ALBERT AND ROBERT BATW, REMOVED. TO COMMERCE-STREET ' <N.ejst to, JwKpbeiiilg'e), j I ■; -.-■ •■■■ ■'