The Auckland Evening Star.

VOL. XXIII.—NO. 4,259

AUCKLAND, N.Z., MONDAY, JANUARY 21, 1884

PRICE: ONE PENNY.



Skipping. £ r Z "OAOIFIC MAIL STEAM .Sf.-rA^A J. Si 111* CO. Sjgll_fil_lWlll.Ol.C-TI THE UNITED -_k__.— sTATl'soi' AMERICA, VIA HONOLULU, TO GREAT BRITAIN. Under Postal Contract with the Governments of Now Zealand and New South Wales. Passengers booked through to Liverpool, London, or l'nris, via the Great Overland Road of America, ami the Steamers of tho Atlantic Lines from New York. ~ | Date of I Dato of Steamer. Tons. Sailing to Sailing to I Sydney ! 'Frisco. On mahout ISSJ. Australia 3,_>of- April 5 Feb. a Zoalnn.lia :!,'_(:0 .Vb.ll afar. I City u_ Sydney .... I B.ii'i.l March 8 April 1 FARES":- First-class _B" and upwards S;. -.'.•;'.;,'..• f"-2 :;_.. !i-.1. and upwards First-cla... lo San Francisco .ill) Steerage '. £20 "Through Cabin Passengers aro permitted to lay over at. Honolulu, or any of tho cities of tho United Stales, not to exceed six months. SOUTHERN PACIFIC ROUTE. Passengers to and from Enropo may, without cxlra cost, avail themselves of the SOUTHERN Pacific Raii.iioai. and its connections, thereby avoiding the winter cold of the Northern route; and for an additional cost of §21 may go to New Orleans and thence through tho Southern States to New York. No Shipping Orders will bo issued after 1 p.m. on the day before the sailing of steamers for San Francisco. For freight rates and all other Information apply to THOS. T. GAMBLE, Agent, Lower Qucen-stroct. ISp*\j~««| -fTNION STEAMSHIP t"~?_a_2_ll vJ COMPANY OF NEW |S s_?___i Sri ZKALAN D (LIMITED). I TIME TABLE JANUARY. FOB TARANAKI, NELSON, PICTON, WEL LINGTON, LYTTELTON, AND WEST COAST PORTS (from Alanukau). Steamer. | Date of Sailing. | Trota_ WANAKA I Tucs., 22,1, p.m. | 2 p.m. Hawea I Tucs., 29,10 a.m. I!) a.m. FOR TARANAKI, WELLINGTON, AND LYTTELTON. Takapuna I T1103.. 22.1 p.m. | 12 noon FOR GISBORNE, NAPIER, AND YVEL- LINGTON. South: Cross I Mon., 28.6 p.m. I — FOR GISBORNE, NAPIER, WELLINGTON, LYTTELTON, AND PORT CHALMERS (from Auckland). Taiahoa I Wed., 23, d p.m. j Haukotol I Fri., 25, noon — Waiuauai'a ! Thurs., si, noon | — INot Calling at Gisborne or Napier. FOR SYDNEY. Waiiioiia I Tucs.. 22,5 p.m I — FOR MELBOURNE (VIA BLUFF). ILuntOTo; I Fri., 20, noon i — Waiisarai'A. I Thur...,'3l. noon I — t Calls at Hobart. I Calls at Milford Sound. I'OR SUVA AND LEVUKA. Penguin | Mon., Feb. 11, j p.m. | FOR RUSSELL AND KAWAKAWA. Waihora [ Tues., 22,5 p.m. 1 — During tho months of JANUARY and FEBRUARY, RETURN TICKETS will be issued over tho Company's Now Zealand lines, and to and from Hobart and Australia, at SPECIALLY REDUCED KATES, available for return till tho Hist MARCH, 1881. Cargo must ho booked and alongsldo Two Hocks boforo .idvertiscd time of departure. Passago Tickets must bo taken at tlie Comp any's Office (Auckland Branch). Fort-street. "t * ■_- _f "k RIENT LINE. ffl»_s_^W" 45g«&ii££?■iii■J■Z,' Un dor contract with the New *rWmtPn** South Wales Government for tho conveyance of Mails and Immigrants. Tho following Steamships belonging to the Orient Co. and the Pacific Co. will leavo SYDNEY and MELBOURNE on the under mentioned dates for LONDON, via ADELAIDE, DIKGO. GARCIA (at steamer's option), SUEZ, and NAPLES:- Steamer. From Sydney. From Melb'urno. Potosi — January 25 , Okiknt Februarys Februarys GAi.oN-.i- February 10 February 22 And fortnightly thereafter.



Through fares to London, __t to _75. Passengers aocuro special advantages by bookin" through from Now Zealand. Second class passengers by Orir it steamer are: provided with saloon passages to Sydney or Melbourne. NAPLES TO LONDON by Rail.-Special arrangements made with Messrs Cook and Sons for the issue of through-tickets at greatly re - IpASS aVG_-S I'T.OM LONDON.-Specialfacili ties allow! od for bringing out Iriends and Relatives by pro-payment of the passage-money SPECIAL RETURN TICKETS, available for 12 mont hs. arc issued at tlio following rates :— I.rst Saloon _\~ pil?ci_| IBOOKEDlBOOKED THROUGHto^LON DON ut Reduced Rates. For further particulars apply to UNION STEAMSIHP COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND (LIMITED), Agents in New Zealand. __ AT _»- QTEAM TO LONDON. _WMgß&£v KN INSULAR & ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY. FOR LONDON DIRECT. VIA COLOMBO. Leave Leave Steamer. Sydney. Melbourne. —' ~ " ml. ml. RAVENNA Fob. 8 Fcb.H RnsiOTTA Feb. 22 Fob. 28 Sr?f£j March? March 13 SbSSou March 21 March 2 7 BALLAIIAT. Apri I Apr 10 Valetta April 16 April 22 And thenceforward every alternate week. Passengers and cargo booked to London, Mar seilles, Italy, Egypt, India, China, and Japan at moderate rates. _«__* Return tickets is3tied both to flr3t and second olass passengers at especially low rates. Cheap reserved accommodation can be obtained in this oompanys vessels. , . Passengers booking at Auckland secure special advantages. Eor all Particuligs^p^to. & 18. Queen-street. Auckland. £ r _- IVTORTHERN STEAM _ffif^e_fe -^ SHIP co* < IjIMITED) ' l^^____\W-r_\w TIME TABLE.— January. Weather and otlior circumstances permitting. FROM QUEEN-STREET WHARF. Fob Tauranga and Bay of Plenty Ports. STEAMER. I DATE OF SAILING. Glenelg I Monday, 21, 5 p.m. Glenolg ! Thursday, 21. a p.m. Glenelg I Monday, 28, 0 p.m. Glenolg I Thursd-y. 31, 5 p.m. , Connects at Tauranga for Opotiki Staff- and Bay of Plenty Ports every I Tuesday. Fob Russell, yvTiangakqa, and Manqqnui. Tona I Monday, 21, 5.30 p.m. lona I Monday, 28, 5.30 p.m. BYIR W'll .NGAIU-t," WnANGAKI-I HEADS, AND * ' Mangafai. Macrregoi 7" I Every Tuesday, 5 p.m. JSSTWhISgAREI AND WHANGARKI HEADS, innrr\MJ^pa3scngersandcargoforWaipu). j^^^rrT^^TuesdayandFridqy,sp.m. —*" For Mekcup-Y BAY. Itowena I Every Monday, 8 p.m. " ixfUIRSION TICKETS at specially reduced rate, trill be issued during '«<«£«* ™* ary, available for return until Ma WtoSLIK». Ckrro must be booked and alongside -N_ Hour before advertised time of departure. Pnxatii'p Tickets n-iust bo taken at the oom pan/.lomce No «** nneen-street. Auckland. r t- ntIHE S.S. JO will ply iri ifeajr*^!* J- and about the harbour at /,;"'■■—■i„Rd»/'*all hours, carrying cargo to all JS^g^SPjarM as required, at tho very lowest rates. „.„ Captain Lilewall will bo at tho North Shore Ferry T, lake orders and receive al I goo is for steamer, and sec to their sate and careful de ll The"jO leaves for Sugar Company's Works daily at (1.10 a.m„and leaves there for Auckland a Car'-'md passengers taken by theso trips. W. G. TYE, Master. W. 11. LILEWALL. Agent. ' : —p miME TABLE (DAILY) jf'i^'fi^^" 5_ FOR M&B_z p-s- ioNeAßffia «Wsi___?s &*££*■ ■ '«_£___=<-*__=-■' Leave St. Holler's: Leave Auckland. 9 a.m. jj P'™* On Mondays' and Thursday at 11a.m. should On ■>'lon"^. mcient inducement offer. ItETURNFARES: SIXPENCE. j. L. CLARK, Master. ■ '_r_Z -TWTEW STEAMER ON J*G&hfi_~ IS THE E-AIPARA. _^lffi^3?Sa£ The new and fast s.s. NEP ***_ig&Siffi^TUNE will leave Helensyille tr,,- Tinrtraville (and intermediate stations) on for yaiga.iui.iiu'" after the arrival of Tuesdays and Thursday^^____. returning \^S&S&SS__T CAPTAIN PEAROE, _s. Neptune.



Shipping. oTHE NEW ZEA _^rf\ __ LAND SHIPPING -ffCr/^l COMPANY'S LINE. KiiMt il'r- REGULAR MONTHLY IPfflnS C.°i I DIRECT STEAM LINE £^S • <;L- ~3i i T0 LONDON- Tho following Magnificent Full - powered Steamers will be despatched as under :— Steamers Tons! Port of I "dS^S 0 Steamers. Rogjp^toejp^^ Aokangi 1.200 Lyttelton Jan. Dome 4,711 .. Feb. British Quern .. 3,358 Feb. Fuss.'ANTON 2,1(13 P.Ch'lm'ra Feb. lonic 1,753 Lyttelton March RuAi'i.iiu,. 1,200 .. March Tho abovo arc all new steamers, built of steel, and commanded by men of groat oxperienco. Tho passenger accommodation is ropleto with every modern convenience, and tho dietary scale such as will sustain tho woll-earned repu tation of the Company. Tho homeward routo will bo via tho Straits of Magellan (if weather permit), and tho time occupied is not oxpeated to exceed 15 days. An experienced surgeon will accompany each steamer. Passago Money: Saloon, from 60 guineas up wards; second cabin, 10 guineas; steerage, from 18 to 20 guineas. For f urtlicr particulars apply to THE HEAD OFFICES. Christchurch; Or, to the Branches and Agencies throughout the Colony. rriHE NEW ZEALAND <^|jl[i&gl£ SHIPPING COMPANY'S STEAM TO LONDON. The Cos. magnificent now Steol Steamship AORANGI, 1,200 tons register, 1,000-horse power, XV. A. TURPIN, Commander, Will bo despatched as above in JANUARY. This fine Bteamer, now on her maiden voyage, has been specially built for tho New Zealand trade by Messrs John Elder and Sons, of Glas gow, a tlrm famous for turning out tho fastest boats of the age. No expenso has beon spared in rendering hor passenger accommodation equal to that of any steamer afloat. Lithographed plans of h9r various saloons, etc., can be seen at any of the Company's offices. It is intended that, weather permitting, slit shall go through tho Straits of Magellan, and call at the beautiful harbour of Rio do Janeiro. For freight or passago apply to THE NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING CO., Christchurch. <*___/"__- nnlIE NEW ZEALAND X shipping co.s line. DORIC, FOR LONDON. The above vessel, now on voyage from Lon don, will sail oarly in February, and take general cargo from this port, as well as a limited quantity of CHEESE AND BUTTER In her cool chamber. For rates of freight or passago apply to THE NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING CO. (LIMITED), Agents. As£ nPHE NEW ZEALAND s_\_i__ps_\ JL SHIPPING COS. LINE. •4sMEj*ffm SHIP TURAKINA, *W§SSg23ISP FROM LONDON.



Consignees aro requested to pass entries and obtain delivery orders from the undersigned for their goods without delay. Ciuvjo impeding the discharge of the vessel will bo landed and stored at Consignees' risk and expense. THE NEW ZEALAND SIITPI'IStI COMPANY (limited), Agente. Auckland, 19th January, loSl. A y£. nPHE NEW ZEALAND JL SHIPPING CO.'S LINE. siiipTpawa, «3§|!||gipp-> From London. Consignees are requested to pass Entries nnd obtain Delivery Orders from the undersigned for their Goods without delay. Cargo impeding tho discharge of tho vessel will be landed and stored at Consignees' risk and expense. The New Zealand Siiipi'lXg Co. (Ltd.), Agents. Auckland, 21st January, '884. JL__r^_- GTEAM TO THAMES, (JOT^s2^ O connecting with River _#_l_H_£___s^S**amcr3 for STIRLING «3gSSg3|S'WORTII,OHINEMURI,WAI- TEKAURI. WAIHI, TE AROHA GOLDFIELDS, MORRINSVILLE, WAITOA PLAINS, AND GRANT AND FOSTER'S SETTLEMENT. TIME TABLE S.S. ROTOMAHANA, P.S. ENTERPRISE No. 2, AND ANNE MILBANK. FROM AUCKLAND: | Rotomahana I Enterprise I A. Milbank Mon. - 5 p.m. — Tucs. 8 a.m. — 7 p.m. Wed. 0 a.m. 0 p.m. — Thurs. 10 a.m. — . — Fri. 10.30 a.m. 7 p.m. — Sat 11.30 a.m. — 12 p.m. FROM THAMES: ~ | Rotomahana I Enterprise lA. Milbank Mon. - ~ - 12 p.m. Tues. 2 p.m. 12 p.m. — Wed. 3 p.m. — 12 p.m. Thurs. 4 p.m. 6 p.m. — Fri. 5 p.m. — — Sat. 5.30 p.m. 7.31 p.m. — No cargo received for Rotomahana within half an hour of advertised time of leaving. Not responsible for shipping, carrying, or dis charging live stock. X * ERASER & TINNE. Agents. £ A~ Z TTfTAIUKU AND ONE- A&m^k^k W hunga steam ,jga|_ffI33^NAVIQATION CO. (Limited). TIME TABLE.—S.S. MANUKAU. January, 1881. Leavo Onehunga: Leave Waiuku I Jan. Jan. . -3-Tuesday.lp.m. ©-Wednesday, 3 p.m. M 26-_Mday,ip.m. zs _ Satu Say,9a,m. 28—Monday, 6.30 a.m. 28— Monday. 11 a.m. 7 a.m. SO-Wod., 11.30 a.m. 31—Thursday, 8 a.m. 31—Thurs., Ii.JO p.m. AU freight- payable I^gJJs$ °oda' Managing Director. jljt- OS. COROMANDEL. v_^£s_W&^ THOMAS SCOTT. Master. TIME TABLE. Loaves Auckland: Leaves Coromandel I January. Ja, n olli.T-. __ Tuesday, 22,2 p.m. Wednesday^, 2 p.m. , p . m . Friday, 2*,2_p.m. -, pm> Weather and other circumstances permitting. Not responsible in shipping, carrying, or dis charging live stock. • ■ . . No cargo received without shipping note, ana within half an hour ot advertised time ol de parture. - ,_.,____ All parcels must bo prepaid on board. A It. H- SWINI.__TCY. Manaaer. ' , r- _ miIBKAMOOOLLIErtX g§f__d£ JL COS. FAST & POWER- S.S. WAITAKI, 412 tons register, 120 h.p., Capt. J. CRAWFORD, *v- W ill bo despatched as under :- UTIP WHANGAREI, WHANGAREI HEADS, F MANGAPAI, AND PARUA BAY: ■pTrnin Auckland: From Whangarei: Wednesday, 30,8 p.m. A Coach runs in connection with steamer to Office 14a. Queen-street; or, Queen street \V barf. Auckland. . __ —Z. c_HAW, SAVILL, AND /_&?&:_& io ALBION CO.'S LINE. •&jfg*fr~ffm FOR LONDON DIEECT. *Z£mg&t^!S3** The Iron Clipper Barque ANTARES, Captain A. Lewis, 1 tons. 100A1 at Lloyds, is now loading for ondon and will have quick despatch. For freight or passage apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO..^ 8, Queen-street, Auckland, December 12,1883.



Shipping. Jl^Z. "PASSENGERS' LINE 43£&S$r, OF PACKETS TO NEW "4s%j___^4ffi ZEALAND. Owned by THE SHAW, SAVILL & ALBION SHIPPING CO. (Limited), 31, Leadenhall-street, London. Tho abovo lino of ships are regular traders to all the principal ports in Now Zealand. Thoy are clipper ships, classed Al at Lloyds, and commanded by experienced masters. Tho bill of faro is most substantial, and of tho best quality, and tho accommodation roomy and convenient. The undersigned aro empowered to grunt passages from London to New Zealand, pay ment for which havo been guaranteed in tho colony. Return ships to London also loavo at almost regular intervals. Full particulars on application to L. D. NATHAN & CO., ) OWEN &'GRAHAM, Ugonta, CRUICKSHANK & CO., J £^j:^r- T\EVONPORT STEAM Jffi£j&~&- ■*-' FERRY COMPANY flSßtiw^ Tho abovo Company havo a Steamor always on hand at shortest notice for TOWING, PICNIC PARTIES, AND FISHING EXCURSIONS. J. R. D. BAKER, Trallio Munagor. Business Notices. Comb and See/ the f y CHOICE SELECTION /*?/ CHANDELIERS, A/ TANKS. BRACKETS, /^/TINWARE, GLOBES. &0.. /V PLUMBINa' ~, / / GASFITTING, Town Pricks. /<?^/BKLLHANGINa, &a. /*s/ At Shortest Notice ai_l /"v/ Town Prloes. / / 0. MAY'S BUILDINGS, f / DEVONPORT.



T> E MO V A L. SAMUEL COCHRANE AND SON SAMUEL COCHRANE AND SON HAVE REMOVED REM O V E D TO PREMISES IN QUEENSTREET, ALONGSIDE THE UNION BANK. October 22,1883 5" J O U N I N G, • HOUUE AND LAND AGENT COLLECTOR, &C. Opposite Surrey Hills Estato ARCH HILI. THE NEW ZEALAND TOBACCO GROWING AND MANUFACTURING COMPANY (LIMITED). lu:ad Office and Factory : Auckland. ] IMPORTANT TO FARMERS. The abovo Company is desirous of com mnnieating with Farmers and others who arc willing to grow Tobacco. Genuino Havana and American Seed and all information FREE, which can be obtained nt my ofllco. Mercantile Chambers, next to liank of New Zealand. AUGUST VOLLBRACHT, Working Managor. Decembor 1,1333. TT OUSE EXCHANGE. A. SCOTT & CO., Wholesale Agonts, Firth's Mill, 73, Queen-street, having noticed tho want , of a systematic Exchaugo in Auckland for Houso Owners, in aiding them to find suitable tenants readily and economically, havo deter mined upon adding to their own business that HOUSE EXCHANGE. There will bo one uniform charge through out. Large houses or small.tho Fee for entry in our books will bo only 2a Gd, and as the demand for houses of nil sizes has been far greater than tho supply, wo confidently look for the support of tho general Household Publio. Hours for this particular branch of tlie busi ness : From 9 to 10 a.m. and 4 to 5 p.m. "ftT O T I C E. G. E. Warburton, Rogistered Pharmaceuti cal Chemist, having commenced business in Billington's Buildings, Freeman's Bay, is pro pared to supply tho surrounding inhabitants and the public generally with pare Drugs and Chemicals, Patent Medicines, Toilet Requisites, etc., at Queen-street prises. Proscriptions pre pared with accuracy, neatness, nnd despatch.— G. E. WARBURTON, Chemist and Druggist, Freeman's Bay, Auckland. _________



TTkEVONPORT, NORTH SHORE WELLS BRO 8" CARTERS, CARRIERS, ETC. Bricks, Lime, Shells, Ash Tiles, .fee. always on hand. fl H E E 8 E. • THIS S____ON's WAIKATO CHEESE (Te Awamutu Faotory) NOW ON SALE. Wholesale Agonts : AUCKLAND AGRICULTURAL AND MERCAJf TILE COMPANY (LIMITED), 9 and 11 Queen-street Wharf. ly/TONUMENTAL MARBLE MASONS. Workers of Marble Mantelpieces, Cheffoniers and Toilet Tops, Slabs for Laboratory and Butchers' Shops. Marble worked to any design. Manufactured in Auckland.—R. LEVETT and CO., Vlotorla-street (near Freeman's Baal. it HENDERSON HOUSE, SHIP. SIGN, AND GENERAL DECORATIVE PAINTER, NO. 8. W YND H AM-BTREKT. QUFEKIOR CORRUGATED. TANKS. J. L. KEAN Has for Sab; a number of tho above, with Taps, ■eady for use, price 355, at his shop, Wellesley uroct East inc.xt. door to Crowthcr's Stables). -urge yoaiiiitios <:( Spouting. Ridging, and lovvn K|..._ always in Stuck. Verandah Iron •wrved at the -holiest notice Country orders vill alu ays receive: his prompt attention. Lead v'aalicrH always on hand. ____— _\f~l UI A M T UOHAdi T I Corner ot Lome and Victoria-streets, Auckland East, MONUMENTAL, MARBLE, AND GENERAL STONEMASON, ARCHITECTURAL, SCULPTOR AND CABVER. Inscriptions Accurate and Beautiful. Monuments, Tombs, Headstones, and every description of Stono Work at the Lowest Possible Prices for Town and Country. WARNOCK BROTHERS, SOAP AND CANDLE MANUFACTURE--, COX'S CREEK, RICHMOND. Office: DURHAM - STREET, AUCKLAND. Cash Purchasers of Tallow, Wool, Sheepskins, and Bones. THOS. J\ HARB UT T, MANUFACTURER OF CORN BROOMS, Auckland, tkadr \ kap a i v mark. L~I ONE 17 PH I L~I PS, WINE AND SHIRIT MERCHANT, 3, Queen-street, Auckland, Has opened in the same premises as occupied by him six years ago, and will be glad to see all old friends and customers. LIONEL PHILLIPS. piHKSIS OF DRAWERS* Very Handsome Chests of Drawers, In Rich Mottled Kauri, are now selling at the following prices for Cash:—The Duke of Edinburgh Chest of Eight Drawers (the bonnet drawer richly panelled with totara, bird, and rewa rewa) M 10s; Five Drawer Chests, Si. The above articles have always given great satisfaction, and be oome more beautiful with age. W. NORRIK, 4 TOP Of SnORTLA-fD-BTBKKT.



Laud and Estate Agents. ri II AS. H. OSMO ND, LAND AND MONETARY AGENT, 116, Qu KEN-STREET (Adjoining B. Tonks and Co.'s), Bankers: National Bank of Now 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. Nativo Land affairs specially understood. Houses to Let and Properties for Salo placed on my list free of charge. Every description of landed "property bought or soldto order. Largo sums to lend on first-class socuritios. QITY Tf-REEHOLD pROPERTY. £1,500-LARGE TEN-ROOMED HOUSE, ex clusive of Wash-house, Servants' Bedroom, and all necessary outbuildings. Well-built and finished throughout, on a large allotment. Very suitable for a lirst-clnss boarding-houso. Situated in tho best part of Hobson-street £2,800-IN THE CENT!..-, OF THE CITY-A large and commodiov... .iiorc, built of Conorcto nnd Brick, with lane Dry Cellars, on an Al lotment 10 feet 8_ :eet 8 inches. Buildings valued about £1. .JO ; the allotment worth at least £50 por fooc. With Ilrst-class terms. _!1.000-CITY PROPERTIES-A Great Chanoo for any Person requiring a Six-roomed Hous and Store combined, in the most rapidly rising district of Ponsonby; also, on this valuable proporty is a ilrst-claS3 Fivo-roomcd House, lotto a good Tenant. This allotment has 3 good frontages. Tho prico for tho whole, £1,250. gUBURBAN pROPERTY. MO FOR A NEW 4-ROOMED COTTAGE and a very Largo Allotment, situated at Northcoto, near tho Wharf. £75—ALLOTMENT adjoining tho above ;oasy terms of payment. (-lATTLE STATION. £15,000—for 20,000 acres of unsurpassod land; good roads; plenty of water. Sufllclont tlmbor for all purposes. £10,0(10 - ABOUT 10,000 ACRES, adjoining several well-known stations. 20,000 acros freehold, tho balance leasehold. Chiefly opon forn land, with natural grass; valleys, undu lating ; bush, estimated at 1,5 JO acres of totara, rimu, &c. Excellent natural boundaries, deep water on threo sides; easily accessible, boing on the main road (south). In conjunction with the Freezing Company, this estate would bo invaluable. WAIKATO pARMS.



TO GENTLEMEN FARMERS.-An Estate 561 acres, one mile from tho station, of land eminently adapted for a first-class Farm. To any person requiring a really good paying estate, this property thoroughly rooommends itself. Its position, and ninny other natural advantages combined, renders its acquisition very desirable—tho lawns, terraces, flower, fruit, and vegetable gardens, conservatory. &c, all being laid out in the most approved manner. The farm itself being thoroughly well fenced and improved in every way, offers an opportunity for prolitablo investment very seldom met with. Tho prico is exceptionally low, being only £0 per nero ; the terms arc in accordanco with the prico. Reasons for salo will be given to tho purchaser. £8,000 FOR AN IMPROVED FARM and Largo Family Residence completo with every con venience. GOO acres arc laid down in English grasses; tho whole 1,700 acres arc subdivided by live fences, and thoroughly well drained whero necessary. Tho orchard contains about 2,000 of tho finest fruit trees, all in full bearing. This grand property is only about 30 miles south of Auckland by road, and two hours by steamer. Has a frontage of a mile and a-half to the river. Also, the unsold allotments immediately ad joining the township, nil situated around tho 'Railway Station Reserve of Hamilton, known as Claudclands. About a third of theso most valuable allotments arc sold, and in all cases aro built upon or much improved. All havo splendid frontages. The prices aro vory low, varying from £-0 to £200 per aero. WANTED TO PURCHASE. 10 ACRES, moro or less, near Ono Troo Hill. TEN ACRES good suburban land, within the three-mile radius, suitable for a residence. GOOD 8-ROOMED HOUSE, and from 7 to 12 acres, near town. FOUR or FIVE GOOD COTTAGES. BUILDING ALLOTMENTS — Symonds-st, and in any other good locality. I HAVE ABOUT 40 FIRST-CLASS FARMS rom (Jl to £12 per acre, and from 10 acres to 0,000 acres, so can suit anybody. OSWALD A. STEVEN] [SIDNEY I. ISROOKFELD O, A. STEVEN AND CO., 252, Queen-street (ovor T. McMastci.), HOUSE, LAND, & ESTATE AGENTS. Solo Agents in the Colonies for Tho North of Scotland Granito Polishing Company. Bankers: Colonial Bank of Now Zealand. FOR SALE— RICHMOND ROAD, Ponsonby—New House of 7 rooms, standing on allotment 80 x 120, with outhouses, &o. Tho Houso is splendidly finished, the Gardon tastefully laid out, tlio Paths have all been asphalted, and wo can recommend this as a really good proporty, selling at a low price. Only f C 25. SHERIDAN-STREET, Ponsonby ('0 minutes from Queen-street) — Now 6-roomcd Houso; thoroughly finished in ovory particular; built expressly for the owner to rosido in. White stono chimneys; verandah, baths, &c. Your inspection invited. Prico, only £450, A bargain. UPPER UNION-STREET—Allotment, 36 x 120, with now 6-roomed Houso; verandah at back. Splendid view. Fivo minutes from centre of business. Only £650, WE HAVE HOUSES from £200, with tcrma Allotmonts from 15s por foot. Farms, &o„ at all pricos. WANTED TO BUY, 2 Houses eloso to Queen-street, containing 4 and 6 rooms. J~ M. LENNOX, • Land Agent, Stockbroker, Financial Agent, Arbitrator, Valuator, National Insurance Buildings, Qiieen-e'reet, Auckland. — RENTS and INTERESTS coilo.cted. MONEY LENT OUT for Capitalists;no charge to lender. £6,000 TO LEND in sums of £50: ana vowards, on good Freehold Securities. SHARES: Bank, Insur ance, Mercantile, Loan, and all oilier Shares Bought and Sold. The following Freehold Properties for Imme diate Sale: — OTAHUHU.—For Sale (a Bargain), Farm of 24 acres, adjoining the residence oftlio Roy. Mr Gould, and commanding one of the best views in the district. This is a good opportunity for any gentleman wishing a block of good land at a low prico. Prico, -55 per acre.—J. M, Lennox. 103 M MARINE RESIDENCE—a Gcnuino Bargain. Price, £550 (cost upwards of £000).—This beauti ful property contah-s 100 acres, about 40 of which aro in fair grass. There is a 7-roomed house, well built, and all furnished'ready for occupation, with man's houso, 2 new boats, 30 sheep and lambs, 3 milk cows. Price, £550— stock, furnituro, and all included. Steamer passes threo days a week. Tho property has a grand beach frontage.—J. M. Lennox, Land Agent, Auckland. 103 M FARM of 772 acres, 1} miles from a railway station, close to a cheese factory, school, and church; about 300 acres in good English grasses; 6-roomud house, man's house, good orchard and plantation of about 10 acres.—J. M. Lennox, Land Agent. Auokland. 102 M HOWE-STREET.—Two 3-roomed Cottages, with wood-sheds and every convenience; free hold allotment, 10 x 100. Price, £42u—£220 cash, balance can remain.—J. M. Lennox. 92M VICTORIA PARK, NORTH SHORE.-Lota 36, 37 and 38 for Salo, cheap.—J. M. Lennox, Land Agent, Auckland. J. M. LENNOX, Stock Broker and Land Agent, National Insurance Buildings. Queen-street F~ J. MO S S k C 0.. • HOUSE, LAND, & ESTATE AGENTS. We beg tr Inform Owners of Property that Houses or and, for RENTAL OR SALE, are entered in -car Registry Free of Chargo, for the informati * l of thoso who favour ns with a cal at our offices, in Shortland-street Money to Lend at Current Rates of Interest. MT. CLAYTON, a HOUSE, LAND, COMMISSION AGENT AND SHIP BROKER Allotments for Salo at Hamilton, Newcastle Alexandra; and North Shore. Money lent on good security. Office: 30, Insurance Buildings, OHN SOPPET, House, Land, and General Commission Agent, No. 8, Queen street, has for immediato sale (really cheap):— 1 comfortable 5-roomed Cottage, Ponsonby; (terms very easy); also, 1 7-roomed House, 1 5-roomed Houso, 2 4-roomed Cottages, and 1 small Store, in town; 2 Dairy Farms, 10 miles . from town; 2 partly-improved Farms, one 3111 acres, the other 150 acres, about 12 miles from town; and several other-City and Suburban Properties at equally Low Prices. "JGIDWARD BARTLEY, ARCHITECT, "STICHBURTS BUILDINGS. QUEEN-STREET,



Sporting;. ROBERT BLAIKIE, MEMBER OF TATTERSALL'S. Has Books Open on all tho Principal Raceß in tho Colonies. Longest Current Odds Laid. Address: Tattersali's. Auckland. X A DON'S GRAND CONSULTATION ON THE DUNEDIN CUP, 1884. Will Close about February 18th, 1881. To bo Run Fobruary 21st. 6,000 TICKETS AT 10s EACH. 107 PRIZES DISTRIBUTED AS FOLLOWS :— Ist Horse.. .. £1,000 2 Prizes at £100 £200 2nd Horse .. 100 2 Prizes at £50 .. 100 3rd Horse:. .. 200 1 Prizes at £25 .. 100 Startors (div.) .. 300 10 Prizes at £10 100 Non-Starters (div.) 100 lo Prizes at £5 .. 200 £2,300 £700 TOTAL £3,000. Each Ticket has six chances, being drawn six times, thus making it posslblo for One Ticket to win six prizes. In all La Don's Consultations mombers of tho Press aro privileged to havo their names placed on tho Committee roll for drawing. Persons taking twenty-five Tickets receive the samo privilege. For tho encouragement of Companies, persons taking twcnty-flvo Tickets will roeeivo Ono Ticket as commission. La Don's last Consultation of 6,000 shares filled five days beforo date of race. P.O. Orders, Bank Notes, or Drafts accopted; add exchange to Cheques, and two Stamps for reply and result. Note.—The names and addresses of tho threo principal winners may bo obtained by the Press on application to the undorslgned, but not for publication. Result posted to all Subscribers. Tickets may bo obtained by letter only from LA DON, Care of S. A. Asher, Box 301, Post-ofllce, Auck land, or 280, Queen-street, Auckland. Please writo, in a legible hand, full name and address. Registered Letters notaccepted. Tolegrams not accepted. \~\ ATEMO'S/' Unlimited I •ftJNSULTATION L Wi, U ?S 3** Numbor ! LUN„„„7 -. ? voly Clo„ So° ."./"TJ TAKAPUNA i JfttmS y2B' holdersatss JO CKEY CLUB lm- J HANDIDAP. I, RUN JANUARY 29, 1884. Ist Horso, 10 per cent, j 2nd Horse, 20 per cont; 3rd Horse, 10 por cent; others, divided, 30 per cent. Application by letter only, and two stamps for replies. y A. NEMO, c/o F. Tomlinson, Barrel Hotel, Parnell. PHOENIX NOVELTY COMPANY'S PROGRAMME ON TIIIS WELLINGTON AUTUMN MEETING, Which will take plaoo on the IST AND 2nd OF FEBRUARY, 1881. 151 PRIZES. 151 Subscribed Capital, £2,250 in 4,500 Shares at 10s each. EACH SHARE HAS FIVE SEPARATE CHANCES. WELLINGTON CUP.^37 NOMINATIONS. First Horso .. £5001 Starters (div.) .. £175 Second Horso .. *2_o Non-Starters Third Horse .. £.001 (div.) £225 CASH BONDS. 4 Cash Bonds of £50 oach .. .. £200 10 Cash Bonds of £20 each .. .. £20 20 Cash Bonds of £10 each .. .. £00 80 Cash Bonds of £5 ench .. .. £100 Applicants will please enclose two 2d stamps for reply and result; add ls on country cheques for exchange; make cross cheques payablo to a No. or Bearer. Post-otticc orders must be made payablo to "Phoenix Company;" if notes aro sent uso two envelopes; if stamps are sent for Shares, pleaso add ls in the £ extra. Agonts will please send in thoir returns beforo tlio 29th January, 1881. ~, . , , Tho final allotment of Shares will take place on or about that dato, in the presence ot a Com mitteo of Shareholders. Address— ••PIKENIX," Care op J. L. FLEMING, Box 201, Post-office. Christchurch. PLEASE NOTE THE ADDRESS DUNEDIN CUP, TO BE RUN ON FEBRUARY 21,1881. 2000 TICKETS, AT 10s EACH. DON QUIXOTE Will hold a Consultation on tho above ovent. Prizes Distributed as Follows:— First Horse ..£3OO Four Cash Prizes Second Horse .. 100 at £25 .. ..£IOO Third Horso .. 50 Ten Cash Prizes Starters, dlvido .. 100 at £10 ..... 100 Non-Starters, do.. 150 TwentyCashPrizes at £5 .. .. 1"5 £7001 £300 TOTAL £1000



Each ticket has four chances. Ono ticket may draw four prizes. Post-ofllce Orders and Bank Notes accepted. Add exchange to Chcquos and Two Stamps for reply and rosult. Companies and others taking twenty-live Tickets have the privllego of being on tho Committeo for draw ing. Tickets maybe obtained by letter only from DON QUIXOTE, Care of B. H. Keoslng, Victoria-streot, Auckland; Or, DON QUIXOTE, Caro of I. Bloom, Wellesley-strect, Auckland. N.B.—Don Quixote's Consultation on tlie Auckland Cup was drawn by a Committeo of Fourtoon Tickotholdors, whoso names may be obtained on application. As wo expect to fill up on the Dunedin Cup (having the confidence of the Public), wo would respectfully solicit oarly application. urn Will Close gjjSSd MEMBERS, "th Fobruary. T^™ot ,0M- Accepted. rvUNBDI N C UP, 18 84! 11,000 MEMBERS at 10s. 298 PRIZES. DUNEDIN CUP. 9i , pa<W AWARDS 19 Nominations. M« CAS" AW „„' 3 at 100..„ £300 FIRST fIIGOO 10 „ 60 600 SECOND 800 10 „ 20 200 THIRD 100 20 „ 16 300 STARTERS, about SO,, 12 360 £Soeach 350 30 „ 10 300 NON-STARTERS 10 „ 8 320 £25each 1000 60 „ 6 300 61 „ 6 270 £1150 217 Prizes. £2850 P.O. Orders preferred. Two stamps must be enclosed for roplics, One Shilling added to country cheques, and all Letters Addressed :— 1 ADA. MANTUA, ) 296 J Caro of Mr Abraham, ( 298 PRIZES ) Box 351, Post-ofllce, f PRIZES i. Dunedin. ) N.B.—Any bona file Subscriber can, onappll oation.obtain names and addresses of the three principal AVinnors in Dunedin Cup. The Press can, on application, obtain names and addresses of throo principal winners in Cup and three principal winners of Cash Prizos; in addition to which, ADA oxtends to the Managors of the Dunedin daily papers theprivilogo—at all times —of inapocting her books. OrOthor Consultationists should copy this last clauso also. \ FORTUNE FOR 58. notaccepted. | p wn gygg P , MM Adamastor. £5,000. Will close on or about FEBRUARY 19,1881. DUNEDIN CUP, 1884, To be Run at Dunedin on February 31,1881. 20,000 MEMBERS AT 53 EACH. 301 PHIZES, to be distributed as follows :— Cash Award* First.. _ .£SOO Sat 100 „ £500 Second _ . 300 Uat SO - 600 Third 2DO 20at 25 ' _ 600 Starters divide .. 600 40 at 1210a « 600 Non-Starters div. MiO 80 at 6 6a .600 lOOat 0 - 600 £2,000 ' £3,000 Grand Total „ » _. £6.000. Will close on or about February 18, 1881. Each Ticket has seven separate chances- Race and Cash Awards being drawn for separately. . _ _ „ . When convenient please send P.O. Order (payable to Adamaator) ; by so doing you protect yourself against loss, as it is equal to registra tion. Country Chequeß must have Is exchange added, and marked correct by bank, iwo stamps must be sent for reply and. result. My Consultation will be advertised in all the principal papers in New Zealand. If stamps are sent, please add ls in the £ extra. Programmes sent Free on application. NOTICK-Not Loss than TWO TICKETS SENT TO ANY ONE ADDRESS. Result will be sent to every shareholder directly after the drawing. N.B.—The Press of New Zealand can know, by applying to the undermentioned, where the three principal prizes go, also their names and address, if required, but not for publication. Address— Registered . ADAMASTOR, Post-ofllce Letters or Care of Orders or Telegrams Lyons & Hart Bank Notee notaccepted. P.O. Box 151, preferred. Dunedin, .



Sporting. Drawing ("T O L A"\ The Press under super- I J in any dis vision of MONTES' "let con, on Committee application chosen from __~„...-,. to the ad shareholders J CONSULT A- i dress below, "l m »,.,. (obtain the TION names of Registered principal Letters or ON tiik winners, but Telegrams not for pub notaocoptcd. (.DUNEDIN CUP./ Ucation. 6,000 Members at 10s. WILL CLOSE 19rn FEBRUARY, 1881. Dunedin Cup. Cash Awards. Ist Horse.. _. £800 2at .. .. £50 2nd Horse .. 100 4at .. .. 25 3rd Horso.. .. 2i.0 50 at .. _. 10 Starters (div) .. 200 60 at .. .. 5 Non-starters (div) 100 £1,000 £2,000 Post-office Orders preferred, payablo to "Lola." Cheques from country must havols added extra for exchange. Horses and Cash Awards drawn separately — making flvo dis tinct drawings. Tickets can bo obtained by letter only, 6,000 t Address- 'i 6,000 Members at LOLA MONTES Mcmbors at 10 Shillings.) (Care Mr A. Moss), 110 Shillings. Will close _ Box 317, ( Will close Fobruary 19, Post-office, Fobruary 19, 1881. IdUNKDINJ 1881 TAKAPUNA JOCKEY CLUB HANDICAP, RUN JANUARY 29, 1881. A. LEO'S CONSULTATION ON THE ABOVE EVENT IS NOW OPEN. UNLIMITED NUMBER OF MEMBERS AT 10s EACH, TO BE DIVIDED AS FOLLOWS s- Flrst Horso 30 per cent. Second Horse 20 ~ „ Third Horso 10 „ „ Starters and non-starters .. 10 „ „ divided Application by Letter Only, enclosing two stamps with exchange on Cheques, or by Money Order, Bank Notes, or Drafts. P.O. Orders pre ferred when procurable. Address-A. LKO, Care of Alfred Kldd, Box 237, Post-offlco, Shortland-street, Auckland. Aquatics.



A UCKLAND ANNUAL REGATTA, TUESDAY, JANUARY 29, 1884. Flahshlp: TURAKINA, 1,250 tons-N.Z.S. Co. PROGRAMME. SCOW RACE, working oanvos only. No time allowance— st prizo, £30, and Picturo pre sented by Messrs Sargood, Ewen and Co., valued at £5; 2nd prize. £10. CHAMPION TRADING RACE (Handicap), for Vessels 50 tons register and upwards (any rig), oxccpling Cuttors—lst prizo, £150, Champion Flag (presented by Captain 11. F. Anderson), and Cup (presented by Messrs P. Hayman and Co.), valued at £10, and Minia ture Sextant to tho Registered Mastor of Winning Vessel, valued at £15; 2nd prize, *50; 3rd prizo, £25. TRADING CUTTERS, 25 tons register and upwards—lst prize, £40 and Herald Cup (presented by Messrs Wilsons and Horton), valued at £10; 2nd prize, £15; 3rd prize, £5. COASTING VESSELS, bona fide (any rig), 12 tons and under 25 tons, which have not been built for Yachts — Ist prizo, -25, and Cup (presented by Messrs J. and D. Oxloy), valued at £5; 2nd prize, £10; 3rd prize, nb. YACHTS ovor 7 tons—lst prize. £50, and Cup (presented by F. H. Lcwisson, Esq.), valued at _;7. and Champion Flag (presented by tho Misses Isaacs); 2nd prize. £20; 3rd prize. -8. YACHTS AND FISHING BOATS, 4 to 7 tons lst prize, £10, and Star Cup (presented by H. Brett, Esq.), valued at £10, and Flng (pre sented by Captain J. McKenzic) ; 2nd prize, £5; 3rd prize, £3. YACHTS under 4 tons—lst prize, £5, and Cup (presented by H. Kohn), valued at £5; 2nd prize, £3; 3rd prize, £1. FISHING BOATS, under 4 tons—lst prizo, £8; 2nd prizo, £4; 3rd prize, £2. OPEN SAILING BOATS, 2nd class—lst prize, £15, and Picturo (presented by Mossr_|3ar "good, Ewen and Co.), valued at £i; 2nd prizo, £10; 3rd prize, £1. OPEN SAILING BOATS, 3rd class—lst prize, £8, and Picture (presented by Messrs Sar good, Ewen and Co.), valued at £3; 2nd prize, £4; 3rd prize. *2. MERCHANT SAILING VESSELS' GIGS, 4 oars and coxswain—lst prize, £10; 2nd prizo, £5; 3rd prize. £2. FIVE-OARED WHALEBOATS. to bo steered with steer oar—lst prizo, £40; 2nd prize, £'5; 3rd prize, £0. KOHIMARAMA TRAINING SCHOOL BOYS' SPECIAL RACE — Ist prizo, £2 10s and Badges: 2nd prizo, £2 ins. FIVE-OARED WHALEBOATS, to bo steered with steer-oar and rowed by youths under 21 years of age—lst prize, £20; 2nd prize, £6; 3rd prize £3. MEN-C-WAR, NAVAL BRIGADE, AND GOVERNMENT VESSELS' CUTTERS, to bo rowed with not less than 8 oars — Ist prize, £15; 2nd prizo, £5; 3rd prize, £2. ROB ROY CANOES—Ist prize, Trophy valued at £5; 2nd prize, Trophy valuod at £2. DINGIES; tobo rowed by youths under 15 years of ago-lst prizo, £5; 2nd prizo, *3. No sliding seats. Entrance Fco, 5 per cent on valuo of first Prize. .. „ Nominations for Champion Trading Bace, accompanied with half entrance fee. will be received by the Secretary on THURSDAY EVfiNING, January 21th, at Club Room. Wai tomata Hotol. between tho hours of 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. Handicap to appear on Saturday morn ing. Acceptance, accompanied with balance of entrance fee, will be received on the evening of genoral entry. In event of non-acceptanoe, nomination fee will bo forfeited. Entry night, SATURDAY, January 26th, from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. Copies of Regulations on application to CHAS. C. DACRE, Honorary Secretary. Railways.



AUCKLAND RAILWAY. ANNIVERSARY, JANUARY 29, 1881. CHEAP EXCURSION FARES Available for Ordinary Trains only, unless special arrangements havo beon made. Tickets willbc issued at tho following reduced rates, available for tho day only :— Ist class 2nd class Auckland and Newmarket—to or from — — Papakura and Drury .. .. 3s Gd 2s ud Pukckohc. Buckland, Tuakau, Pokeno, Mercer 5s 3s Gd Swanson, Waitakcrci, Taupaki.. 3s Gd 23 Gd Kumou, Waimanku, VVaipapa, Rewili. Woodl.ill, Paeroa .. 5s 3s Gd Auckland nnd Newmarket (by special train only) to Ngarna wahia, Hamilton Junction, Ohaupo, To Awamutu, return ing by special train .. ..10s 7s Gd All other Stations Saturday return rates available. SPECIAL TRAINS. In addition to the ordinary trains the follow ing will run :— TE AWAMUTU RACES. Auckland, dep.: 7.0 a.m., Newmarket, 7.10; Remuera, 7.15; Penrose, 7.25. Only stops to pick up passengers for stations South of Mercer and to sot them down. Does not stop for local traffic. Ngaruawahia, 11.15; Hamilton J., 11.16; Ohaupo, 12.15; To Awamutu (arr,), 12.35—stops opposite Racecourse. RETURN FOR AUCKLAND PASSENGERS ONLY. Te Awamutu (dep.): 15 minutes after las race. Stops only to pick up passengers a stations North of Mercer. LOCAL TRAIN. Mercer (dep.): 8.?0 a.m.; RangMri. 9.lfi; Huntly,9.so; d'aupiri, 10.8; Ngaruawahia, 10.20, Te Rapa, 10.10; Hamilton J., 11.0; Ohaupo, 11.35'T0 AwanWu (arr.), 12.0-stops opposite Racecourse. RFTIIRNS TO MERCER WITH PASSEN GERS FOR MERCER AND INTERME DIATE STATIONS. Te Awamutu (dep.): 30 minutes after last race. TRAINS FOR HELENSVILLE. The 11.0 a.m. train from Auckland to Hender son will run through to Helcnsville. TRAINS CANCELLED. Tho 6.10 a.m. from Auckland. 9.45 Goods from Auckland. 11.40 Goods from Mercer. 2.5 p.m. from Hamilton to Hontly. ALL OTHER TRAINS AS USUAL. A. V. MACDONALD, District Manager. WJ. DALTON, 0.8., • Architect ahd Surveyor, Has Removed to High-street (fronting Vulcan Lone), over Mr White's, Law Stationer. PATENT AGENT



Demonstrations. TTNITED TEMPERANCE SOCIETIES DEMONSTRATION, AUCKLAND DOMAIN. ANNIVERSARY DAY-JAN. 29, 1884. PROGRAMME: 9.30 a.m.-PROCESSION of Members of Inde pendent Order of Rechabltes, Auckland Total Abstinence Society, English, Ameri can, and New Zealand Order of Good Templars, Blue Ribbon Army, Bands of Hope, and Juvenile Rechabites, will leave top of Hobson-street. All abstainers cor dially invited to tako part. Route to be announced. Marshal, Dr. Evans; Bands, Onehunga Brass Band, Auckland Band of Hopo Union Fifo and Drum. II.SOa._n.—MEETING IN DOMAIN. Chairman, Mr J. Newman; Speakers, Sir W. Fox, Rev. W. S. Potter, and Mr Brame. 12,30 p.m.—LUNCH for Band of Hopo Members and Friends ; ticket-holders only. Tickets may be had of Sccretariesof Societies before Saturday, 26th inst. 1 p.m.—AMUSEMENTS, as per programme on Monday. 3 p.m.-JUVENILE MEETING. Chairman, Mr D. Goldie; Speakers, Messrs W. F. Tucker and Solomon Hemus. Singing by Members of Bands of Hopo; Conductor, Mr Frith. 1.30 p.m.—TEA (same as lunch). 5 p.m.-AMUSEMENTS continued. During the day the usual games of Cricket, Football, Rounders, Skipping, Swings, &c„ will be arranged, and the Bands will supply music. 7.30 p.m.-A SOCIAL GATHERING in the THEATRE ROYAL in aid of Management Fund. Choice programme of Vocal and Instrumental Music and Elocution by talented friends, and Short Addresses by Revs. S. Macfarlane and T. Spurgcon. Sir W. Fox will preside Tickets for Theatre Royal—Dress Circle, 2s; Body of Theatre, la. C. G. HILL, Chairman. H. ROTHERHAM, Beorotary. UNITED TEMPERANCE SOCIETIES' DEMONSTRATION, PROGRAMME OF AMUSEMENTS IN THE DOMAIN. FOR MEMBERS OF SOCIETIES ONLY. 1. 160 YARDS HANDICAP, open to all Mem bers. 2. 220 YARDS HANDICAP, for Youths over 16 and under 21 years. 3. M 0 YARDS HANDICAP, open to all Mem bers. i. EGG AND SPOON RACE. 6. 100 YARDS HANDICAP, for Girls under 10. 6. 150 YARDS HANDICAP, for Boysunder 16. 7. 100 YARDS HANDICAP, for Single Ladies. 8. THREE-LEGGED RACE. 9. 100 YARDS HANDICAP, for Men over 10 and under luo years, 10. 10U YARDS HANDICAP, for Married Ladies 11. 150 YARDS HANDICAP, Secretaries of Societies, Lodges, &c. 12. CLIMBING GREASY POLE. Supplemented by various othor RACES, and the usual Games of CRICKET, FOOTBALL, ROUNDERS, SWINGS, etc. Largo numbow of Valuablo PRIZES have been given by friends. ENTRIES for Events Nos. 1, 2, 3, and i to be made(feo 2_i) on or boforo SATURDAY, Jan, vary 26, at Messrs Grant and Crossan's Offlce -177, Quecn-circet. Saturday, 9 a.m. to I p.m., . and 6to 8 p.m. Post Entries for other events, No fees for Ladies' and Boys' Races. THE UNITED T3MPERANCE SOCIETIES urgently and respectfully invite evory Abstainer to make a special effort to assist in Demonstrating the Cause of Tem perance by attending tho Procession which leaves the top of Hobson-strcet, Auokland City, on the morning of January 29, Anniversary Day, at 9.30 o'clock. The Ladies' Committeo of the Blue Ribbon Army have intimated their in tention to take part in the Procession. Full particulars In next Saturday's issue. C. G.HILL. Chairman, H. ROTHERAM, Secretary. Tj-lIGHT HOURS DEMONSTRATION.



PROGRAMME OF SPORTS To take Place on JANUARY 29, REGATTA DAY, IN THE DOMAIN CRICKET GROUND, For which tho following valuablo Prizes havo been allotted: ' J. BOYS' RACE, 120 yards Handicap (under 16 years).—lst prize, Concertina, value 61, presented by Hoffmann and Sons; 2nd prize. Lever Clock, valuo 10s, Loydon Brothers. Entrance, ls. 2. MAIDEN RACE, 120 yards.-Ist prize, Handsome Cruet, value £3 3s, presented by Mr Singleton ; 2nd prize, Trousers and Vest, value 255, Cosgrave and Co. En trance, 2s 6d. 3. DEMONSTRATION HANDICAP. 3 stages 100 yards, 200 yards, 110 yards.—lst prize, 12 guineas; 2nd prizo, £1 and Meerschaum Pipe, value £1, presented by Mr Koesing; 3rd prizo, Pair Silk Suspenders, value Ids Od, New Zealand Tweed Company; and Flower-stand, valuo 355, Boylan and Tan flcld. Entrance, 10s. i. HOP, STEP, AND JUMP.-lst prize, Lamp, value £1, Roycroft and Co. Entrance, ls. t. TWO-MILE AVALKING HANDICAP.-lst prize, 5 Guineas, His Worship the Mayor; 2nd prizo, Dressing case, value 255, Mr Shortt; 3rd prize, Meerschaum Pipe, value , 12s Cd, W. Harris. Entrance, ss. 6. TUG OF WAR.-lst prize, £2 10s, post entries. Entries, 5s a team. 7. DEMONSTRATION HANDICAP. - 2nd Stage. 8. i-MILE HANDICAP, for bona fide members ot Bricklayers' Labourers' Society.—lst prizo, Mr Brett's prize, value £5 6s, and cruet, valuo £1, Mr Prime; 2nd prize, Meerschaum Pipe, value 15s, Mr R. F. Luks, and 10s cash; 3rd prize, 10s 6d cash. Entrance, 2s Gd. 9. 160 YARDS HANDICAP, for Members over 40 years.—lst prize, French Clock, valuo £2, Mr Goodson; second prize, Gold Solitaires, value 15s, N. Z. Clothing Co. Entrance, 2s. W. 1-MH.E RUNNING HANDICAP.-lstprize, Suit of Best Tweed to Measure, value £5, Mr Dalton, a Hat value 21s, Mr S. Coombes, and Boots, valuo £2, Garrett Bros.; 2nd prizo, Cruet, valuo £2, Porter and Co.; 3rd prize. Silver-mounted Pipe, value 10s 6d, Mr W. Partridge. Entrance, ss. 11. BICYCLE RACE (2 MILES) HANDICAP. lst prizo, Silver Cup, valuo. £3, Mr M. H. Roe; 2nd prize, Companion, valuo 30s, Williamson. Entrance, 2s Od. 12. OBSTACLE RACE, half-milo, over 10 Ob stacles.—lst prize, £10; second prize. Cabinet value £210s, James Ah Ke w; 3rd, Pocket Companion, by Mr A. Tilley, value 255; Ith prizo, Pair Vases, value 10s, Phillipps & Son. Entrance, 7s Gd. 13. DEMONSTRATION HANDICAP, third stage, 410 yards. 11. 1-MILE HANDICAP, for bona fide Mombers of Bricklayers' Society.—lst prize, Silver Cup, value £22s,prescntod by Mr Scotland £2 10s added; 2nd prize, 30s: 3rd prizo, 10s, and Lover Clock, 10s—Mr J. Adams. Entrance, 3s. 15. J-MILE HANDICAP.-lst*prize, Writing Desk, value £3, by Messrs Sargood, Ewen, and Co., and £2 added; 2nd prize, Clock, value, £2, A. and E. Isaacs; 3rd prize, Butter-cooler, value £2 10s, Cruicksnank and Miller. Entrance, ss. 16. 200 YARDS HANDICAP (for Married Men who have never Won a Race).—lst prize, Brittania Metal Teapot, value £1, Mr Dickey, with £1 added; 2nd prizo, Large Album, valuo 15s, Loydon Brothers. Entrance, 2s. 17. 200 YARDS HANDICAP (HURDLES).-lst prize, Coloured Meerschaum, valuo £2, Boylan and Lundon, with £1 added; 2nd prize, Framed Picture, valuo 21s, Mr Carter. Entrance, 2s 6d. 18. SIAMESE SACK RACE, 100 yards.-Ist prizo. Pair Terra Cotte Figures, value £2 28, Holland and Butler; 2nd prize, Box Tea. Entrance, ls. 19. WHEELBARROW RACE, 60 yaitis (blind fold), for bona fide Navvies.—First prize. Meerschaum Pipe, 30s, Partridge and Woollams, with £1 added; 2nd prize, Pair Vases, value £1, Mason Brothers ; 3rd prize, Pair Vases, value 10s, Lambourne. Entrance, ls. 20. QUARTER-MILE HANDICAP, for Dele gates only.—lst prize, Wedding Cake, value £1 Is. Entrance, ls. ENTRIES will be received between the hours of 7 and 10 in the Working Men's Club THIS (Monday (EVENING. _ Handicappers: Messrs Forder and TWOHHX. Thrde Entries or no event. THE COLONIAL MUTUAL LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY (LIMITED). FOR MUTUAL LIFE ASSURAFCE AND ENDOWMENTS. CHIEF OFFICES Jin New Zealand): HIGH STREET, DUNEDIN. DIRECTORS: W. J. M. Lariuch, C.M.G., M.H.R.; Edwin J. Spence (Dalgety and Co.), and Robert Stout. ALL PROFITS BELONG TO THE MEMBERS. Policies Unconditional, Unchallengable, and Indefeasible. tm H. S. H. LYALL, S_cbet_et. Gentlemen required to act as Travelling Agenta Liberal terms to capable men. , i



Tenders •VTEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. OTAGO CENTRAL RAILWAY. NENTHORN CONTRACT (FORMATION ONLY). Written Tenders will be received at this Office until noon on THURSDAY. 24th January, 1881, for tho above Contract. They aro to bo marked on the outside " Tender for Nenthom Contract," and addressed to the Hon. the Minister for Publio Works, Dunedin. Telegraphic tenders, similarly addressed and marked, will be received If presented at any Telegraph Oflice by noon of the samo date, provided that written tendors are lodged ot any District or Resident Engineer's Ofllco by the same hour. Drawings, specifica tions, and general conditions may be seen at this Oflice, and at tho Public Works Offices, Auokland, Wellington, Christchurch, and In vercargill. The lowest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted.—By command, W. N. BLAIR, Engineer in Charge, Middle Island, Public Works Office, Dunedin. November 11.1"83. TXTAIKATO - THAMES RAILWAY. EUREKA STATION BUILDINGS CON TRACTS Nos. 1 AND 2. —ABOUT 38 BUILDINGS IN ALL. Public Works Office, Wellington, 12th January, 1881. Separate Tenders will be received at this Office until Noon on WEDNESDAY, the 6thFebruary, 1884, for the above Contracts. Thoy arc to be marked on the outside, "Tonder for Eureka Station Buildings Contract No. 1" or " No. 2," as may be, and addressed to the Hon. the Minister for Public Works. Telegraphic tenders, simi larly addressed and marked, will be received if presented at any Telegraph Office by NOON of the same date, provided that tenders as above are lodged at any District or Resident Engineer's Office by the same hour. Specifications and general conditions maybe seen at this office: at the Public Works Offloe, Auckland; Post Office, Hamilton; Publio Works Office, Wanganui: at the Railway Station, Napier: and at tho War den's Office, Grahamstown. Tho lowest or any tender not necessarily acoepted. By command, JOHN BLACKETT, Engtneer-m-Charge, North Island. _^j§3fi§^ T3OADS, NORTH ISLAND. KARAMU ROAD DIVERSION CONTRACT. Written Tenders will be received at this Office until noon of WEDNESDAY, the 23rd January. 1881, for the Formation of about 48 Chains of Road, and Construction of a Bridge at the Ka nlwhaniwha River. Plans, specifications, and conditions of contract maybe seen at the Public Works Office, Hamilton, and at this Office. Tenders must bo addressed to the Hon. tho Minister for Public Works, Auckland, and marked outside, " Tenders for Karaniu Road Diversion Contract" The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. By command. XV. 11. HALES, District Engineer. Publio Works Office, Auckland, January 5,1881. TTAWAKAWA RAILWAY. NO. 12 STATION BUILDINGS CONTRACT. Written Tenders will bo received at this office -until noon of WEDNESDAY, the 30th January, 1884, for the above contract Plans, specifica tions, and conditions of contract may be Been at the Public Works Office, Whangarei; Publio Works Office, Taumarere, Bay of Islands, and at this office. Tenders must be addressed to the Hon. the Minister for Public Works, Auck land, and marked outside, "Tender for No. 42 Station Buildings Contract" The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted.—By command. WILLIAM a HALES, District Engineer. Public Works Office, Auckland, January 15th, 1881. TENDERS lor the Erection of a School building at Manoonoi will be received by the Education Board, Wyndham-street.-Auck land, .until 2 p.m. on FRIDAY, Bth Feb.; 1884. Plans and specification may be seen at the Office of the Board, and on application to the Chairman of the District School Committee, Mang( JUI. mo BUILDERS. Tendors will bo received up to noon of WED NESDAY, the 23rd instant, for tho Erection of E Four-storied Brick Hotel, Plans, &o„ at bur offices. Queen-street EDWD. MAHONEY & SON, Architects. AUCKLAND REGATTA. Tenders for Catering on board Flagship Tura kina, Regatta Day, also for Mark Boats, will be received by the Secretary until noon of TUESDAY, January 22nd. CHAS. C. DACRE, Hon. Sec, 19, Queon-street Wharf. m 0 BUILDERS. Tenders will bo received up to noon on THURSDAY, the 31st inßtant, for tho eroction, in brickwork, of the New Red Lion Hotel, Victoria-street Plans, &c, at our Offices, Queen-ttroet. EDW MAHONEY AND SON, Architects.



Medical. THE TEETH. PAINLESS DENTISTRY. Most Wonderful Improvements in the Manu- ' f acture of ARTIFICIAL TEETH. Cheaper than Ever. .DR. L. SINCLAIR, Member of the Royal College of Surgeons, Eng land; Licentiate of Dental Surgery, Ireland; fully diplomod; THE WELL-KNOWN SPECIALIST ON THE TEETH AND MOUTH. From Coillns-steeet, Melbourne, and Botany street. Sydney, Will ARRIVE IN AUCKLAND on the 23rd JANUARY, and may be Consulted (at a placo which will be announced on his arrival) till tho 30th January. His success In the most difficult cases, where others have failed, may be noted in the leading newspapers in the Australian Colonies. DR. SINCLAIR Undertakes tho euro of Hare-lips, Cleft Palates, and all Diseases of the mouth. DR. SINCLAIR. Being accompanied by TWO FIRST-CLASS MECHANICAL ASSISTANTS, will make Artificial Tooth on the spot; and by fitting and trying them in before finishing, precludes all chances of misfit. DR. SINCLAIR, Havingjustreturnedfrom England and America has brought such magnificent appliances that will enable him to make Artificial Teeth on Gold, Celluloid, Vulcanite, Platlna, Centennial, &o„ as made in America, and superior to any mode in the Colonies. DR. SINCLAIR Is bo confident of giving satisfaction that ho will accept of no remuneration unless a Perfect Fit be obtained. DR. SINCLAIR Makes his Artificial Teeth at such a moderate price as to defy competition. DR. SINCLAIR. Having administered the Gas to over 15,000 without a single accident, can guarantee It to be perfectly safe. DR. SINCLAIR Has invented the Esthcemathajsic Fluid for tho Painless Extraction of Teeth. DR. SINCLAIR'S Artificial Palates do not Injure tho mouth, bat preserve!.. Has invented the "Acoustic Palate." which materially improves the voice, rendering it purer and more distinct; specially adapted for actors, actresses, speakers, and to all those to whom a clear, distinct voice is necessary. Dr. Sinclair has Innumerable testimonials from actors, clergymen, and medical men as to the wondorful Improvement the Acoustic Palate ■ mokes to the voice. DR. SINCLAIR Combines his Acoustic Palate with his Arti ficial Teoth. ~:. .. DR. SINCLAIR . Can Extract Teeth and Replace them with Artificial at Seven Hours' Nonce. DR. SINCLAIR Does not keep patients waiting, but attends to them at once, making their Artificial Teeth at Seven Hours' Notice. .- CONSULTATION FREE. Patients requiring Artificial Teeth and Gold Stoppings, in order to secure attendance, should call on the first day of tho visit, as Dr; Sinclair is compelled to refuse a number of orders on account of patients' delay Testimonials from the leading men in America and Australia may be inspected. Inspection of most magnificent appliances— the finest in Australia—is invited, ra.DR, SINCLAIR will also visit ONEHCNOA from 2nd to Sth February. Musical. PIANOSA X SS§BI J.HO'WDEN PIANOS ' QUEEN-STRBET, pianos! NKCr - PIANOS. - PIANOS J Bamk of New Z__a__a»d DOUBLE OVER-STRUNG IRON FRAMES Br Asherberg. Manthey, and Neufeld, Very Cheap, and Superior any he hasCevo -■:.';-', ."*■ .. v' Imported



Amusements. A BBOTT'S OPERA HOUSE. Manageress Louise Pomeroy Stage Manager Mr Charles Hail Treasurer Mr Arthur Elliot TO-NIGHT! TO-NIGHT! TO-NIGHT! LOUISE POMEROY Will have the honour of appearing as ROMEO In Shakespeare's Romantic Tragedy, ROMEO AND JULIET. And also of introducing MISS MARIEBEL GREENWOOD AS JULIET, An Auckland young lady, thirteen years of ago, whose grace and beauty induced Miss Poineroy to offer to teach her tlio part of JULIET! v TUESDAY NIGHT-SAME AS MONDAY. MISS POMEROY AS ROMEO 1 MISS GREENWOOD AS JULIET I WEDNESDAY: BENEFIT 1 BENEFIT ! BENEFIT I ARTHUR ELLIOT • '. WILL TAKE A FAREWELL BENEFIT I Notice.—Children in arms not admitted. Admission—Dross Circle and Orchestra Stalls, 4s; Stalls, 2s 6d; Pit, ls. ~ , , Performance to commence at 8o clock sharp. Box plan and reserved seats at Lennox's (lata Waytes). 3 H. P. LYONS, Agent f A CARD.] ABBOTT'S OPERA HOUSE. NOTICE. In consequence of the numerous applications for Tickets, tho performance of ROMEO and JULIET will bo repeated on TUESDAY NIGHT, with MISS MARIEBEL GREEN. WOOD as "Juliet." Box plan now open, whero seats can bo secured. __._i._i . H. P. LYONS, Agent FOR A QUIET GAME op BILLIARDS, f GO TO TIO WELLESLEY PRIVATE BILLIARD-ROOM, Wellebley-stbeet (Nearly Opposite Opera House). TWO FIRST-CLASS TABLES, Under the Management of CHAS. F. ANDREWS, TOBACCONIST, &C. Best Brands of Cigars and Tobaoeo only kept. QUEEN'S THEATRE, TUAM-STREET, CHRISTCHUFCH, TO LET. The above Theatre is now finished, and replete with every requisite- and comfort J not to bo . equalled in the colonies. Has seating acor_imo datlonifor 2,000, is centrally situated, and com inands one of tho most numerous populated environs of tho olty. For Terms, Vacant Dates. and all particulars, apply to J. GARDNER, Manager, i, Brighton Chambers, Cashel-strcet, Chrlstolmrcli, 1111 ■ i | Educational.



AUCKLAND COLLEGE AND GRAMMAR SCHOOL. The first Term, 1884, will commence both for the Parent School and for the Ponsonby Branob, ■ '-S I on WEDNESDAY, 30th inst, at 9.30 a.m., at which time all boys are expected to be present. ; The Headmaster will be at the School in ■'~ Symonds-street from 10 t011.30a.m., on THURS- ■■■■_ •] DAY, the 21th inst, to receive applications for admittance. Boys who have attended other schools must submit certificates of good conduct ' and character, and all boys to be admitted must si pass the Entrance Examination, which will bo if ! held no WEDNESDAY, the 80th inst Tho Ponsonby Branch and the lowest form of the . Parent School are intended for boys between the ages of oight (8) and twelve (12) years. ■ ■ y : EVENING CLASSES. ■ .^#?s j Classes (open to the public) in the following ' : subjects will be hold throughout tho term, ; J provided that not loss than (8) students enter . < their names for each and pay the fees (for ono ; ! subject, 15s; for a second, 7s Gd) within the first week j— • ' ~ % . ARITHMETIC (or ALGEBRA and GEO- I j METRY)—Tuesdays and Thursdays, from , 4 7 to 8 p.m. CHEMISTRY — Mondays and Thursdays', i£ I from 8 to 9 p.m. DRAWING—MondayB and Wednesdays, from ",'.' I 7 to 8 p.m. FRENCH—Wednesdays, from 8 to 9 p.m.; Fridays, from 7 to 8 p.m. . , , LATlN—Tuesdays - and Fridays, from 8 to 9 P' m' JOHN JAMES, Secretary. I XT N I VERS IT V COLLEGE. -\ Persons desirous of receiving instruction in the Hebrew Language, from a Lecturer of University College, are requested to communi cate their names and addresses to the Registrar. R. KIDD, Registrar. 'M MR W. H. WEBB, L.S.S.A., &c., M - ACADEMY OF MUSIC, OAK HOUSE. HOBSON-STREET | (3 doors from Cook-street), 3 Teacher of Pianoforte, Organ, Harmonium . . ,1 and Harmony. Terms on application. In Classes— i RUDIMENTS OF MUSIC THEORY OF MUSIC, 1 HARMONY. ■"-.■. There are separate Classes for Elementary and Advanced Students, Conducted on tlio principles of the Royal Academy of Music, I I Term of 12 Lessons—One Guinea. HURCH OE ENGLAND GRAMMAR SCHpOL, AUCKLAND (Affiliated to the University of Now Zealand), MANUKAU ROAD, PARNELL. ■*. • Term begins MONDAY, February 4, i_a. In addition to the usual course, Bookkeeping and Mechanical Drawing are taught gratis; * and a Workshop and Gymnasium, under com petent instructors, are attached to the School. 3 i Tho admission to each of them is free. HENRY T. PYCROFT, Headmaster, -p D U C A T I O N A L. GENERAL AND MRS. STODDARD .-■„ Will Re-open School on the 31st Instant in tho I 1" largo' house belonging to the lato Dr. Zlnzan, Selwyn-strcet Onehunga, henceforth to bo ■ designated "Chowringhco House." The premises, which stand on four acres .01 | ground, command a splendid view, and aro I situated in ono of the:most healthy parts of m 1 Onehunga. ■ i| I LADIES' ' S EMINAR V, ; I College Road. Miss VAILE will resume duties January 31, assisted by Governesses and Masters. Young Ladies not attending School may join . jj tho Classes for Accomplishments. Jtmior Pupils grounded in Accomplishments ' by efficient teachers at moderate fees. ■■■';,l"ij The greatest attention is paid to the Religions, 31 Social, and Moral training of the young ladleß. >'«| PONSONBY ROAD. ll Mas and tho Misses BHAYLE GEORGE 1; beg to inform their Old Friends and Pupils that thoy will Re-open their School on WEDNES DAY, the 30th instant A sound and thorough English Education, with, Frenoh, Music, Dane- ijjj ing, and Needlework, will be offered on mode .rate terms. > MRS CLAYTON'S Boarding and Day School', St George's Bay Road, ParneU. First Term. JANUARY Slat Vacancies for ■'* 5 Boarders. MrsClayton will receive applications for admittance on and after Friday, January'2_i.. . Masters i-tMusio, Herr Sohmitt; Gorman .Dn Henscn; French, M. Villeval: Drawing,: Mr Watkins, Drill,MrSelfe. v ■ : ...... Mr f. b. woo d'h mW, Teacher of the " ■ _. PIANOFORTE AND HARMONIUM. Address Care of Mb A. Eady. Auckland Music Warehouse, Queen-street . EDEN ACADEMY, Mount Eden Road. 1 —Subjects: English, Latin, and Matlic- ' matics. Admission ot any time. Terms, &c, * I may be learnt upon applying to Mr R. Pearcc. DEVONPORT, North Shore. — Tho Misses Rust's Pupils will resume their. studies on Thursday. January 31st COMIC OPERA.—Splendid opportunity for two Young Ladies (good voices) to bo thoroughly trained and engaged for tlio above. i 1 —Apply by letter to " G„" Stab Ofllce. PIANOFORTE AND SINGING.—Mrss ' Shanaghan having Resumed Teaching, has Vacancies for Pupils, Uppor Vincent^slrcet MISS HILL'S SCHOOL, Wc-ntworth f House, .Ponsonby Road. — First Term ''ii January 28. . _.. s . MRS PALMER'S SCHOOL, Carlcton ' Road.—Duties wIU borosumedon MON- i 1 DAY, February i. _^ MRS WOOLLEY, Teacher of Music,. I will resume lessons on THURSDAY. --*_ 31st January, 1884.—Karangahape Road, opposite Lambourne's, Ironmogger. ' EPSOM.— Mrs Layman's Boarding and ■■■' Day School. First Quarter, January 16. -"J I Dancing Classes, Mondays and Wednesdays. ' MUSIC .AND SINGING.-Mrs Rbvite ' will recommence her duties, MONDAY, January 21, Vacancies for Pupils. For terms apply to Mrs Revitt, Pamell Rise, or Messrs ; Eady, Qucen-st -.-.'-.- .'..-. rv.'.'. ". .«_ . ..-*.,-.__.';________