The Auckland Evening Star.

VOL XXIV.—NO 4,3*1

AUCKLAiND, N.Z., MONDAY, JUNE 2, 1884

PRICjS: ONE P__Vi.lT.



Shipping;. _L_t_r TP ACIFIC MAHSTEAM ___P^V s„_._° ' j" .IIKOUGH THE UNITE] STATES OE AMERICA, Vli HONOLULU, TO GREAT BRITAIN. Uador Postal Contract with tho Oo_ mmonts o Now Zealand and New South Wales. Passengers booked through to Liverpool f.-ondon. or Paris, via tho Great Overland Koac ol Aineriea, via tho Steamers Of the Atlontii <..'.ncs from New York. i | Date of I Date of Steamer. Tons. Sailing to Sailing te I ! Sydney I 'Frisco. I 1884 - , ~ On of about 1881. Zoalandia. 3.200 ,luly 27 August 1! Cityo£Sydney.... 3.W May3l Juno2l Auatralta 3._)| J lino 28 July 22 FARES:— First-class £G6and upwards Stecrago £32 3s 9d and upwards First-class to San Francisco £10 Stecrago.....'. £20 Through Cabin Passengers aro permitted to lay over at Honolulu, or any of the cities of the United States, not to exceed six months. No Shipping Orders will bo issued after I p.m. on the day before tho jailing of steamers for San Francisco. Kor freight rates and al! other Information apply to , ' THOS. T. GAMBLE, Agent, Lower Quoen-streot. J^iK^T HKIENI LINE. /^J. U _-.■-;_-.. ■ :'■■:■ ■;_;.'. Under contract with tho New ___..__*_ South -wales Government for the conveyance of Mails. The following Steamships belonging to the p<ic-m Co. and the Pacific Co. will leave SYDNKY and MELItOUKNE on the under iv -utioueddntcs for U)Nl)ON, via ADELAIDE Dii'GO. GARCIA (at stcamor's option), SUEZ, _d NAPLES: . Steamer. From Sydney. Prom Melb'urne. POTOBI Juno 6 June 12 Orient June 20 June 26 « Garonne July! July 10 *usitania July 18 July 24 And fortnightly tnoreafter. 'Phrough faros to London, £21 to £75. Passengers securo special advantages by booking through from Now Zealand. Second class passengers by Orir _t steamer aro provided with saloon passages to Sydney or Melbourne. NAPLES TO LONDON by Rail.-Speoiol arrangements made with Messrs Cook and Sons >r the iaauo ot through tickets at greatly re v cod.rates, PASSAGES FROM LONDON.-Spoeial facul ties afforded for bringing out Friondß and Si .I*, jves by pro-payment of tho passaßO-money " -rV.CIAL RETURN TICKETS, available for I? w.j.pi ~ arc issued at the following rates :— first Saloon „ _ _ _ £117 ?.-;Qiv! ,_!eon „ £77 I , i>.<-;•„>; -_o_a. THROUGH to LON iX.'-N at Koduoed Rut; 3, .«-f'u-„-,r particulars apply to 'J'nK'. -1 iCA.MSIiII' COMPANY 0> .«' -vM.'.LAN!) (LIMITED), \U"mi. in New Zealand. •^%__<r GTfiAM TO LONDON tii__|?_P^l:ENtNSUi_'Ca.<ißll_ . \\ raß**larv^ STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY. FOR LONDON DIRECT. VIA COLOMBO a-__,_f,_ Leave j Leave Sydney. I Molbourne. issT __ Carthaok Junell Junel7 Ravenna Juno2a July 1 And thenceforward overy aiternatr. week- Passengers and cargo booked to London, Mar seilles, Italy, Egypt, India, China, and Japan at moderate rates. Return tickets issued both to first and second 1111 passengers at especially low rates. Cheap reserved accommodation oan be obtained in thia company s vessels. Passengers booking at Auckland secure special advantages. For all particulars apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO, Agonta. 18, Queen-street. Auckland. _*"*__*. TTNIOK STEAMSHIP If '____ _" J COMPANY OF NEW llSgaS* ZEALAND (UMITED.U I! TIME TABLE.—June. *OR TARANAEJ, NBLSOnTpICTON, WEL LINGTON, LX'I'TELTON, AND WEST COAST PORTS' (fjon-, Maimkau). Steamer. j Date oi Sailing. | Hawka I Mor„ 2, 2 p.m. I 12 noon Rotobpa j Tuea., 10, 9.30 a.m. | 8.40 a.m. TOR GISBORNE, NAPIER, WELLINGTON, LYTTELTON, AND PORT CHALMERS (from Auckland). Waihora I Thurs., 5, noon I — Akawata 1 Thurs.. 12, noon I — FOR GISBORNE, NAPIER, AND WEL LINGTON. »OUTH.CkoB3 I Tues, 3, 5 p.m. I — ~ FOR MELBOURNE (via Bluff). , Waihora I Thurs., 5. noon I — ABAWATAt I Thurs., 12. noon I — 1 (Calls at Hobart. - ~ ~ FOR SYDNEY. I Manapquri I Tues., 3, 5 p.m. I — - . .FOR SUVA AND LEVUKA. - Pbnouin I Tues., 3,0 p.m. I — - (No oargo after 4 p.m. on Menday. 1 FOR RUSSELL AND KAWAKAWA. , MANArotIRI I Tues., 3, 5 p.m. I — J Cargo must bo booked and alongside Two c Hours before advertised time of departure. Passage Tickets muat be taken at tho Com pany's Offloo (Auokland Branohl. Fort-street. t „ _ _ TCTORTHERN STEAM- 6 jmF3k% -i, SHIP CO. (LIMITED). Time-table..—June. ~v^UmU^BSr rweather and other Clrenm stances Permitting.) FROM QUEEN-S TREET WHARF. ' FOR TAURANGA AND BAY OF PLENTY PORTS. STEAMER. I DATE Off BAILING. _ Wellington Monday, 2,7 p.m. J Wellington Thursday, 5,7 p.m. 1 Glenelg Monday, 9 5 p.m. 0 Glenelg Thursday. 12.5 p.m. 1 Wellington Monday, 16, 7 p.m. Wellington. Thursday. 19, 7 p.m. ' 1 Glenelg Monday, 23.5 p.m. « Glenelg Thursday. 26.5 p.m. 4 Wellington Monday, 30, 7 p.m. Connects at Tauranga for Opotiki t Btaffa and Bay of Plenty Porta every t Tuesday. c For Russell. Whanqaboa. and Mangqnpi. t Glenelg Monday. 2,6 p.m. _ Wellington Monday, 9, 7 p.m. a Glenelg Monday, 16,6 p.m. _ Wellington Monday, 23, 7 p.m. _ Glenelg Monday, 30.6 p.m. For Whangarei, Whangarei Heads, and _ _*], _,_OAPAI. Maogregor I Every T_Bday, 7 p.m. For Whanoabei and Woakoabbi Heads (Carrying passengers and cargotor Waipnl. Macgregor I EveryTußadayandFriday.7p.m. - For Mercury Bay. : Rowena I Every Monday and Friday, 7 p.m. For Great Barrier, Tryphena, Port F__ c ROY, AND WHANCAPABAPABA. Rowena I Every Wednesday, 1 p.m. B ; - FROM MANUKAU. For Waitara. Douglas I Monday, 2,1 p.m. . - For Raglan and Kawhia. Argyle | Monday. 2,10 a.m. For Hokianga. 1 Argylo I Wednesday, 4,1 p.m. Cargo must ■bo booked and alongside Two Hours beforo advertised timo of departure. Passage Tickets must be taken at the Com pany's Office, No. 67, Queen-street. Auckland. ; FOR WAITARA,—The. s.s. DOUGLAS will leavo Onehunga Wharf as above (weather and other circumstances permitting) THIS DAY (Monday), June 2, aFI p.m.- 1 Northern Steamship Company (Limited), Auck land ; or, A. Barnes. Onehunga^ FOR RAGLAN AND KAWHIA.-Tho j S3. ARGYLE will leave Onehunga 1: Wharf as abovo (weather and other circum- _ st_ces permitting) THI3 DAY (Monday). June 2, at 10 a.m.-Northern Steamship Co. t (Limited), Auckland: or, A. Barnes, Onehunga. _, FOrThOKIANGA.— The s.s. ARGiLE « will leave Onehunga Wharf as above (weather and other circumstances permitting) „. on WEDNESDAY, June 4th, at 1 P-m.- Northern Steamship Company (Limited), Auc_ a land ; or, A. Barnes, Onehunga, n jr_r _ TT^OR MERCURY BAY. » JSK^ifft Jj -rS.a. NEPTUNE overy |uffioM___!Monday and Thursday, at 7 2! m.—For freight or passage 31 l*wff*r apply on board. _/_ T3RIGANTINE ,YO i i X) LANDE.—Consignees by _g^B_SSt, the Yolandc aro requested to ~^s^^S]m pass entries and receive cargo ' ™_^S^^SS_pat 10 o'clock a.m. on MON- ■ - .sSwsaS^^ DAY. the 2nd day of June. All cargo left on the wharf will be stored at AUcII_NIfiGRiCULTURAL AND MER- « CANTLLE CO. (Limited). - ■ G. W. OWEN, Manager. 8 . ,r "ORIGANTINE STAN ._£_-£.'_- 8) LEY.—Consignees by . -"' ,'- •',-.. 11. Stanley are requested to "^_____j3 pass entries and receive cargo ,*Ww_^l)AY, the 2nd day of June. - All cargo left on the wharf will be stored at Consin'r'ts' ris! ami exnonse. _ AUCKLAND AGRICULTURAL AND MER- t CANTILE CO. (Limited). t - G. W. OWEN, Manager. 0



Shipping. o rr.H_. NEW ZEA _^.. J. LAND SHTPPJN. COMPANY'S LINK kg.,... .... -f ,i MGUI-AB MONTHL. te--../ , .r|l DIREC'I'STEAM UNI r^3 j:,; Jig ' >_ig TO LONi>ON s Tho following Magnificent. Full-powerw htoanic-. will bo dospatohod as under:— Steamer*- Tonß Port ot I P^„ a„l c Steamers. Reg Doric... :.. 4,75.. Lyttelton Juno British Qu.;i_n .. 3,559 .. Juno Hhateuu 1,200 .. July lONIC 4,753 .. August. TONGAKIUO 4,_00 .. Septembe) Aoranqi 1,200 .. Soptcmboi The abovo aro all new steamers, built of Btoul, and commandod by men of great experience. Tho passenger accommodation is repleto with ovory modern convenience, and tho dietary scale Buch as will sustain tho woll-oarnod repu tation of tho Company. Tho homeward route will bo via tho Straits of Magellan (if weather permit), and tho time occupied is not expected to oxcecd 15 days. An experienced surgeon will accompany e_h steamer. Paasago Money: Saloon, from 60 guineas up wards; second cabin, 40 guineas; stooroge, from 18 to 20 guineas. For further particulars apply to AUCKLAND OFFICE. 4_^r. - rnHE kamo colliery /^§fFsf3__ -*- COMPANY'S fast and B.S. WAITAKI, 112 tons register, 120 h.p., (.apt. J. Crawford, will be despatched as undor, from Railway .\ hurt— (.OK WHANGAREI, WHANGAREI HEADS, MANGAPAI, AND PARUA BAY. From Auckland: From Whangarei: June. Tuesday. 3. 8 p.m. Monday, 2, 2 p.m. Friday, G, S p.m. Thursday, 5,1 p.m. Tuesday, 10. 8 p.m. Monday, 9, 9.30 a.m. .today, 13, S p.m. Thursday, 12, 9.30 a.m. A COACH runs in conneoUon with tho steamer o W aipu from the Heads. Passago Tickets must bo takon at Company's Jfflce. lU, Qucon-atreo.,Or.Queen-street Wharf, Auckland. jjßß&Ptt,. OF PACKETS TO NEW ZEALAND. Jwned by THE SHAW, BAVTLL & ALBION SHIPPING CO. (LrumcD), 84, Leadenhall-street, London. The above lino of ships are regular traders to ill the p.Lnoipal ports In Now Zealand. Thoy ire clipper snips, classed Al at Lloyds, and jommanded by experienced masters. The bill )f fare is most substantial, and Of the belt ruality, and the accommodation roomy and xmvenient Tho undersigned are empowered to grant passages from London to New Zealand, pay ment for which hare been guaranteed in the jotony. Return ships to London also leave at ilmost regular intervals. Full particulars on application to L D. NATHAN & CO., ) OWEN & GRAHAM, VAgenti. CHUICKSHANK&CO..) - __b__£_r S Si GOUOMANi,EL- SCOTT, MASTER. TIME TABLE. Leaves Auckland : Loaves Coromandel 1 June. June, ifondny, 2, 12 noon — — Tuesday, 3,12 noon Ypdnesday, 1, 12 noon — — Thursday, 5,12 uoon rriday, 6,2 p.m. — — Saturday, 7,12 noon Weather and n.her circumstances permitting. Not responsible in shipping, carrying, or dls harging live .took. Nc -.irgo received without shipping noto, and rfthin iiulf an hour of advertised time of do larture. All Parcels must bo prupaid on board. A. It. H. SWINDLKY, Manager. jgJr ._ CJTEAM TO THAMES, _*_*__«__ t_ ConneetlnK with Rlvor /-."'■'■ 7?S_3»* Steamers for STIBLINQ u - . , _i_£ifi_ y TEKAURI. WAIHI. TK UROHA GOLDFIELDS. MORRINSVILLE, IVAITOA PLAINS, AND GRANT AND . OSTER'S SETTLEMENT. TIMETABLE I.S. ROTOMAHANA. P.S. ENTERPRISE NO. 2, AND ANNE MILBANK. FROM AUCKLAND; I Rotomahana | Enterprise I A. Mi-bank Jon. 8 a.m. 16 p.m. I — 'ues. &30a.m. I — I — Vcd. 9 a.m. 18 p.m. I — \hurs. 10 a.m. I ■ — I — fri. 11a.m. 19 p.m. j — Sat. 12 noon | — I — FKOM THAMES: [ Rotomahana [ Enterprise lA. Milbank lon. 2 p.m. I — — 'ues. 2.30 p.m. 12 p.m. — Ved. 3.30 p.m. — — __. 1.30 p.m. 12 p.m. — "ri. 5.30 p.m. — — lot. — Bp.m. — No cargo rocoived for Rotomahana within alf-an-hourof advertised time of leaving. Not responsible in Shipping, Carrying, or .isoharging Llvo Stock. ffRASER & TINNE. Agonta. ' __. TVTORTHERN RIVER '' >S_a^2T J_ STEAM NAVIGATION 1 _^S_C_a. COMPANY (LIMITED). ] Capital £50,000, TIME TABLE : . • 1 S.S. DURHAM loaves Helensvillo for Wai- . SOA on MONDAYS. WEDNESDAYS, and FRI )AYS on arrival of train leaving Anckland at ' .15 a.m.. returning from Daroaville at 0 a.m. ; m TUESDAYS, THURSDAYS, and SATUR- S.S MINNIE CASEY leaves Heienßville for ! VaiROA every MONDAY and WEDNESDAY in arrival of train from leaving Auokland at .30 p.m. S.S. KINA leaves Helensvillo for Otamatea 1 svery MONDAY after tho arrival of 7.1-5 a.m. , rain from Auckland, and THURSDAY aftor ho arrival of the 4.30 p.m. train from Auckland, ailing at POINT CURTIS on tho Thursday . rip. S.S. KINA leaves Holensvillo for Port i V7.KKRT direct every TUESDAY _tor the ( irrival of tho 4.30 p.m. train from Auckland, md returns to Hclonsvillo direct from Port Übert., _ ■ ■ _ , ' Subject to alteration from time to time. W. LOUDER. Manager. 1 _ __.-•■ THIRST SHIP FOR i .__!.&_. "^ LONDON. tf_2s_s™_£'*_i"ffH The clipper barqne - < ALASTOR, '^«__§§_<i s*^ Al at Lloyd's, 824 tons, i •Captain Gi.azsbrook. This vessel having tho greater part of ber ! :argo engaged will havo nuick despatch. Good accommodation for a fow saloon and iteerage passcngors. For freight or passago apply to • CRUICKSIIANK & CO., Agents. 18,Jluoen-Btree_. ; jTITZ __XAIUKtJ AND ONE- ; _^S2i3dr^_St VV HUNGA BTEAM j^^^^^^NAVIGATION CO. (Limited). . TIME TABLE.-S.S. MANUKAU. i June, 1881. ( Leavo Onehunga: Leave Waiuku! 2-Monday, 12.30 p.m. 2—Monday, 5 p.m. 3—Tuesday, 2 p.m; _~■"_; _" 4-Wed.. 7 a.m. 1 4-Wed., 3 p.m. . — ' _ s—Thurs., 8 a.m. C—Friday, 5 p.m. — ' f _ 7-Saturday, 9.30 a.m. , 9—Monday. 0 p.m. — _ 10—Tuesday, 11 a.m. 11—Wed., 7.30 a.m. 11-Wcd.. 12 noon 12—Thursday, 8 a.m. 12—Thurs., 12.30 p.m. 13—FridayfforManukau _ Heads), 8 a.m. ' " _ [(-Saturday, 9a.m. 16-Saturday, 1.30 a.m. IG-Monday, 10.30 a.m. 16—Monday, 3 p.m. 17—Tuesday, 11 a.m. 17-Tucsday, 3.30 p.m. 18— Wednesday, 12 noonlß—Wednesday, 4.30 p.m. M_Frid_.y, * P' m- 21-Saturiay, 8.30 a.m. 23-Monday, 5 p.m. 21 _ Tue8a - y( v a-m> 25—Wed., 7.30 a.m. 25—Wed., 12 noon 8 a.m. 26-Thursday,il2.3o p.m. 27—Friday(forManukau _ Heads), 8 a.m. 28-Saturday. 9 a.m. 28-Saturday, 1.30 p.m. 30—Monday, 10.30 a.m. 30—Monday, 3 p.m. All freights payable beforo delivery of goods. J. BARR BROWN, Managing Director. __ J- T\EVONPORT STEAM jab__sA^s_" JL. FERRY COMPANT j^raA* (Lisjitbd). **%m!iSs&£@^ The above Company have r Steamer always on hand at Bhorteat noUoe for TOWING. PICNIC PARTIES. AND ITIsmNOEXCURSIONS^ Traffio Manager, MISS PEATE, Fashionable Dreas ma!:o_, from London, late of Sydney, t'tvlc, fit, and good work combined. Lessons given in cutting and fitting.—Nelson-street, . opposite St. Jameß's Church. »j



Land mid Estate Agents. . /.HA 3. TT ASMONI land and monetary agent, 110, Queen-street (Adjoining B. Tcnits and Co.'s). | _ELEPHONE-No. 185. BANKERS! National Bank of New Zooland (Limited), j Mortgages and Loans Negotiated. Rents and Interests Collected. Money Invested on First-olasa Soourltli without charge. - Kstateß managed for absentees. Valuations and Arbitrations undertaken. Native Land affairs specially understood. Houses to Let and Properties for Sale plaoe r on my list free of chargo, r Every description of landod property bougl - or sold to order. Largo Bums to lend on first-class securities. PROPERTIES FOR QAH SYMONDS-3TREET-Allotmont33 x lOO.ln Ui best part of Symonds-street. £15 per foot _,800-IN THE CENTRE OF THE CITY-, largo and commodious Storo, built of Conoret and Brick, with largo Dry Cellars, on an A lotmeut 10 toot by 82 feet 0 inches. Building valuod about £1,500; tho allotment worth a least £50 por foot. With first-class terms. fi3so FOR AN 8-ROOMED HOUSE and g<_ allotment, situated near Mr Morley's Store oi tile Great North Road. A chance seldom me With ' EPSOM—Six and a-half Acres, all main rot. frontage; high position; would out up int choioo building lots. Price, £30u per acre Terms, _50 cash; balance, (5 por Cent. NORTHCOTE—£IBO for a New Pou__onio< COTTAGE and a very Large Allotment, situ atod noar tho Wharf. £75-ALLOTMENT adjoining tho abovo; oa»; terms of payment. PENROSE—An unequalled Site ot 2J acres foi a residence, situated on rising ground, com manding ono of tho grandest views in thi neighbourhood of Auckland. This site mua bo soon to bo appreciated. Price, £200. PAREMAREMO-82 Aores. _ per tore. HKLLYER'S CREEK—BO Acres. £4 por aero. MOUNT EDEN-Lartfe Allotments, in v lead ing uosltlon. Prieo, £3 12a Od per foot; wltt double frontago. MOUNT EDEN-First class 7-Roonied House, with detached waah-houso, and all necessary outbuildings on Allotment 240 foot deep, hat 2 good frontages. Prise, £020, with (rood terms. AVONDALE-Eight Acres of rloh VeloanU Land, with I -Roomed House i\nA outbuildings. Thoro aro orchards in full Injuring, and good struwherry beds. Tho remainder if tlto land is laid down in grass. To a market gardener this property, at the price, »e_s a small fortune. Price, £520. with goed terms, BITY FREEHOLD (oloso te the now Tew* Hall site)—A Largo Allotment, with throo Bew 4 roomod Houses. This property is closo to Queen and Grey-streets. Price Is £700. Cot tagos bring in a regular rental ef £1 5s 64 per week, PONSONBY (Pompallor Terrace)-An -Allot ment with good view: £3 10s per foot. BIRKENHEAD—Ton Acres, large road front. . age, a lot. of largo kauri trees. Price, £22 10a per aero (adjoining property from £30 per acre to £50). 'This property is an especial bargain ; it WAS bought cheap, ao will bo Bold cheap. HELKNBVILLE-220 Acres Splondld Land, with Railway Station on the proporty. Price. -•700: e_y terms. TUAKAU —Two Township Allotments. £10 each, NORTH SHORE—Two first-class Allotments, commanding a very pretty view, in rapidly rising locality, closo to the wharf. £3 15a por foot. MOUNT ROSKILL-The ton shMlngs a feot Allotments are selling rapidly. Tho contract for the now roads through theso very valuable. allotments will be let within tlireo wooks. MOUNT ROSKILL-Six-roomed now Heuao, excellent position; £525 on terms; main road frontago. MOUNT ROSKILL-Six-roomed Now House, with pantry, bathroom, und scullery, thoroughly well finished ana built with first-class timber; verandah on two sides; larue allotment, loose box, stable Prloe, £000; an exceedingly cheap and sound invest ment, MOUNT ROSKILL (Valley Roodl-Tho Res! denco and Grounds until lately Occu pied by Air Evinson. To any person requiring a really llrst-class house, with plenty of land this Property thoroughly recommends itstlf. lh-ico according to amount of ground taken with the house. MOUNT HO.KILL (Valloy Road)-A good 5-roomed Ilouso on a Largo Corner Allotment; £100. MOUNT ROSKILL—Two of the Best Allot ments in thu Bcllwood Estate; £3 10a per foot. Two others, 15s por foot. MOUNT ROSKILL-10 Aores VoloarJo Land. MO I" NT HOSKU_—I have a lot or very _oap allotments in an estate which has only Just como into tho market. To working men desirious of securing a good piece of land of their own at a small cost, and with vory oasy terms of payment. It is a grand chanco. If persons were only awaro how very rapidly tho Mount Roskill District is trolilK ak_d. also the many advantages of view, con venience to town, hoaithy locality, yeloanie soil, cheapness of the land, So., I fool con fident that many more purchasers would buy in this favoured diatriot, than par such long pricos for land of an interior quality and bad position. TJOUSE fO TET. 5-roomed Cottage on Corner Lot, Valloy Road, Mount Roskill. I ' '■' "n "' .-., . ; Drapery COMPULSORY SALE ok DRAPERY AND CLOTHING, ; Commencing MAY 16,188-1, at MRS J. SMITH'S (Widow of the late John Smith), QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. In tendoring my best thanks to my numerous Customers and Friends for their liberal patron age in tho past. I am anxitua to ask their valuod aid in assisting me to meet the demands bow made on mo by relatives, from whom I at least expected lonienoy. It is incumbent on mo to raise the large sum of £6,000 at onoe. and to do so I must REALISE ON MY STOCK QF DRAPERY GOODS AT ANY SACRIFICE 1 „ . „ Itiamy intention to offer THE WHOLE OF THE STOCK AT UNPRECEDENTED LOW PRICES toeffecttheobjectlhaveabovedetailcd. ALL GOODS WILL BE RE-MARKED TO SUCH PRICES THAT MUST ENSURE A SPEEDY CLEARANCE! • __ ____• JANE SMITH. Tho following Is a LIST OF THE GOODS which will bo found on Inspection to contain all the LATEST IMPORTATIONS from BRITISH and CONTINENTAL MARKETS:- Velveteens, in all shades, at Is 6d, 2s 3d. 2s 9d, 3s6d * .. A Good Dark Dress Material, at OJd, 9. , Is., Good variety ef shades. Scarboro' Dross Sorge, reduced from Is 3d to OJd Good Flannels, at Bfd, Is, Is 2d, Is 3d, Is 6d All-wool Tartan Plaids-Single Width, la Id Double Is 6d Our u.uai 17a 8d Blanko for 12s lid the pair size, 10x1 . , Our usual 10 x 4 Blanket at 27s 6d reduced to 21» All Calicoes sold at Cost Prieo Silks and Satins, in ail shades, to be sold at Cost Price Satins, at 18 fid, Is Hd, 2s 6d, 2s lid, 3s 6d Our Coloured Silks are reduced from os 6d to Ladies' Corsets, a very largo stock, at Is 6d, 2s lid.3s lid , , - Ladies' Underclothing at Great Reductions Colourcd'Cashmoro. Is 6d. 2s lid Blai-k Cashmere, 2s 6d, Its 6d, 3s 9d, 4s lid Black Silk Fringes, Head Gumps, &c., &c. CLOTHING. Men's Twood Suits, reduced from 30s to 19s 6d Men's Nelson Tweed Suits, reduced from 60s to Mon'B Strong Tweed Trousers,''4a Hd, 5s lid, 6a lid, 8s ild, 12s 6d Men's Tweed Trousers and Vests, reduced from 30sto20s .._ .. , __ . A Splondid Line of Trousers and Vests, re duced from 25s to 18s Hd A Boy's Good Suit for 20a, worth 28a Working Shirts, Is lid, 2s lid, 3s lid White Shirts, 2s lid, 3s lid, 5s 6d , Ono of tho Largest Stocks of HATS In Auck land, comprising all tho New Shapes, in soft and stiff Felt. Note tho Address:-J. SMITH, Draper and Clothier. &0., &0., Queen-street (next United Service Hotel). " > N.B.—Parcels of the valne of £2 and upward* forwarded to all parts of tho North Island upon receipt of P. 0.0. Carriage paid.—J. SMITH / DEFERRED \ I PAYMENT 1 I SYSTEM, J TAILORS, DRAPERS, MILLINERS, AND OUTFITTERS, HOBSON-STREET, HAVE A WELL-ASSORTED STOCK or TKB BEST CLASS GOODS. All Twonds thoroughly shrunk before being made up, and _t and Workmanship Guaranteed. .:<. Def3u.'_o Payment System has been •oniij to !■>(- a (.cut boon,, by enabling thben .vith limited i. .omea to procure necessaries in .ho /-.lain;;*-1 _si ble way. tWSPKCTiOW INVITED. Oaoh Customers reostve 6 per oent, Disoonn tone shilling in the pound sterling) on all parcel Of 20s and upwards,



Business Notices. D > /.ROUND LIMB, GROUND" LIMB FOR SALE SOUTH GATE _ MAHURANGI HYDRAULIC GROUND ROCHE LIME. In any quantity, tor Concrete Paths, Floors Cellars, &c. (next to stone nagging Is un rivalled for durability and hard-settingl qualities). For tanks and other wet work it is a ftrst-olais material. es B, KBANE, SOLE AGSHt, OUSTOM3-STRBBT ©FECIAL PUBLIC NOTICE Awarded first prizes, 1682 and ISS3—Robley'e .a Digestive Porridge Meal for Dyspeptics; Rob loy s Self-rising Klour for Pastry, &o.; Robley'a Infant Pood (mothers say that babies ory for ft), it best in the colony; Robley's Superior Digestivo Broad and Biscuits. Wholesale and Retail. 59, Grey-street. ' • J. ROBLBY. 5. MOUNT EDEN STATION. 10 AUCKLAND-WAITAKEREI SAWING AND . PLANING MILLS. * J. & 11. SMYTH bug to Inform thqir frlonds ,„ and tho public that, owing to tho Waltukorel | t Mill boing blirncd they havo made arrange ments for keeping up tho supply of all kinds of (( Building Timber until their own mill is oom „ pleted, and havo also a large quantity of Shln lt glcs^ Palings, Houso Mocks. Poßts, Italia, and firewood coming forward, and whioh thoy aro ,i prepared to sell at the lowest rates. 0 May 1,1881. '• l> U TC H E R AND CO., i -*-* Fort-st. and Queen-st. Whar*. '" STEVEDORES, r RECEIVING AND FORWARDING „ AGENTS. - WOOL BTOEBD AND DUMPED JOB SHIPMENT, 1 BALLAST SPpPLIqp. JAMES KNOX, Mom. Inc. Soot., Eng„ j CIVIL AND PRACTICAL ENGINEIKt, , Consulting Enqinker, PATENT AGENT, PLANT VALUER. 31. N.Z, INH>KAN_ BUJUUNOH I 1 8 CAWADINE, \ , *g • WATCHMAKER, JEWELLER, AND SEWING MACHINIST, Cornor of Vermont and Uliphant-elreets, off l'onsoiiby Rood, Auckland. Every description of Clocks, Watehos. Jowel lerT, Sewing Machines, Accordions.Ccincertinas, aad Elullnas Repaired. aooi) workmanship and moderate charges. Ai;cnt for Messrs Iclco and Son's Leather Bultintr (double and sti _lo). UI'ERIOR CORHUG ATED TANKS. J. __KEAN Has for Sale a number of tho above, with Taps, ready for use, price IWs, at his Shop, Welleslcy sti-cot East (uuxt door to Crowtlier's Stables).' l.argo Quauilties of dpoutiiiK. itidjiiuif. and Down Pipes always in Slock. Verandah Iron •urved at tho shortest notice.- Country ordurs .11 ahvays reoclva his prompt attention. Loud Washers always on Jianil. PIANOKORTES Tunod (ss) by an ox - poriuncod hand front IGrkmun's, London. Old Piauos entirely restored In teuu. toucli, and mittlily ; Hammers rcfelted, ljjuinea —W. Sior, Karnijgahape Road, Newton (oppbsito Prime's, Ironmonger). MALCOLM NiCCOL.] [h. WALTER HEWETSON. IW'ICCOL AND HEWETSON. TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS-" NICCOL." We having this day Entered Into Partnership as SHIP AND FREIGHT BROKERS and GENERAL MERCANTILE AGENTS, tile Business hitherto Carried on by MR NICCOL will iufuUiro be Conducted by US. under the Style or Finn of NICCOL AN» HEWETSON. ,\lr Niccol will Pay all Debts duo by him and Receive all Debts due to him prior to tho date of our Partnership. M. NICCOL. 11. WALTER HEWETSON. Auckland, May lßt. 1881. ARBITRATOR [SOEIVENKR TT 0 R A C E "S M I T H, "VENUSIA." UPPER PITT-STREET, , AUCKLAND. ACCOUNTANT PUBLIC AND AUDITOR. Tradesmen's, Solicitors', Publlo Companies Books, &c, oponod, audited, and ad- J justed, and arrnngenionts made lor kooplnc _—c. INSTRUCTION IN BOOBMCEEPING BY DOUBLE ENTRY. Terms on Applicatton. Deeds Engrossed on Parchment on Pa**B"^ TTT-ARNOOK BKOTHHBS, SOAP AND CANDLE MANUFACWURHR. COX'S GREEK, RICHMOND. Omaa I DURHAM - STREET. AUCH_A_D. Cash Purchasers ot Tallow. Wool, Sheepskins, and Bones. /^"Thos. JY JLLarbutt, Manufacturer or CORN BROOMS, A ,c_i__o. TRADE { X A P A I j-MARK. JANGELO AND 0 0., • wish te Inform the Inhabitants of Auck land and surrounding districts thpt thoy hay« .placed their Business in tho hands of an expe rienced Managor, and will In future trade under tho title ef "THE AUCKLAND FISH AN_ OYKEBR COMPANY," And having secured extensive WHQLESALE PREMISES IN OUSTOKS-ST. WEST, Are prepared te execute all orders with punc tuality and attention. ' Liberal Terms guaranteed. Letters, Orders, cte., addressed to THOS. F. '■ ItEDDY, Manager Auokland Flah and Oyster Company, will receive immediate attention, , RETAIL PREMISES. 207. QUEBN.STREET. T • HENDERSON, HOUSE. SHIP, SIGN, AND GENERAL DECORATTVE PAINTER, No. 8, Wyndham-Btrekt. Xy F. HUBBARD, ARCHITECT AN_ QUANTITY SURVEYOR Palmerston Buildinqb, Qbhen^itreet. ,n 11 B 8 f 3 OFDRAWERS V?ry Handsome Chosta of Drawers, in Rich Mottl.fl Kauri, are now soiling at the following prices foT Cash:—The Duke of Edinburgh Chest jf Eight Drawers (the bonnet, drawer richly iH_beli_ with totara, bird, and rewa rewa) M lus! FiveDi-awcrChects, i!l. The abovo artiolos h . o always given great satisfaction, and be :on>o more bcauUful with age, W. NORRIE, Top n! -SnORTLAin. STREET. - MT. CLAYT ON- • HOUSE, LAND, 4 j ■ COMMISSION AGENT AND SHIP BROKER Allotments for Salo at Hamilton, Newcastle. Alexandra, and North Shore. Money lent on good security. I Offloo: 30. Insurance Buildings. W~ illlam tho_as, Cornor of Lorno and Victoria-stroota, ' Auckland East, MONUMENTAL, MARBLE, AND GENERAL STONEMASON, ARCmTECTURAL SCULPTOR AND CARVER. Inscriptions Accurate and BeautifuL Monuments, Tombs,; Headstonos, and every description of Stone Work at the Lowest Possible Prices for Town and Country. _______.' ■VTOTICE OF REMOV AL. W. H AR T, SPRING MATTRASS MAKER. Has Removed his Retail. Business to one of those New Brick Shops in Hobson-Btreet, off Wollesley-strcet. ' WHOLESALE STORE: ,Next Grey's Cordial Faotory, Albert-street. ■ W. L "» ■■*-•-' ». BOOK __DER, PAPER RULER. JtCCOUNT BOOK MANUFACTURE. THREE DOORS ABOVE * BTAH " bl_Oli MXROHANTH' ACCOUNT BOOKS, IHMUSAN _ AND MININB RsaWTMI BOOM! Speoially Ruled and Bound. Mu6to, Magasines,- Public Libraries, and Sun day School Books well bound. BAKERS' SPECIAL RULED DAY, BPOKB. - Bibles, Prayer and Hymn Books Re-bound. BAND AND OHOIR HUB 10 BOOBt



Business Notices. ASK F 0 R AND SEE THAT YOU GET, $.&A. S WALLOW & ARrELli's S.&A, CBLEBIUTED Treacle iTRKAGLS I '«. ■ ANB I GOLDEN SYRUP. GOIDEN SYRUP. I .1! FOR VALUE AS DIETETIC Bias MaaiOAL TaaTiMONiAta, TjIDffARD BARTLEY, AflCIirrECT, SWCHBCaT's SUfLDINOS, QtJBBS-IITEEET. If. . T;A PAN DRESSED RICE. fO ARRtVE, Per GUAM, bum ibis month, DHIEOT FROM THE JAPANESE GO VKRNMENT MILIj AT KOBE, 4(30 TONS Off VERY FINE3T QUALITY, NEW SEASON'S, LARGE, SOU? POLISHED GRAIN. SPECIALLY BRLEOTKD TO aUB ORDEB, AN» MADB DP IN 56L8. «AO,_. ' SI'KCIAI. QIJOTATIONB FOR TItABE LOTS. L. D.. NATHAN & CO. lEß_WWßß__ff_B__W__lf 11 ' ' 11 ' ' I ', : q U. G RIFF IN, | STENCIL, DOOR, AND WINDOW . ' PLATE MAKER. 1 AND GENERAL ENGRAVER. | Stcol Letter .Punches and Rubber Stamus If made to order. U On aecouut of late fire, I have removed to jj - WELLESLEY AND ALBERT St. H CORNERS. | __■___■___■___ MaJII 111 111 l j T EGG E, BACON, & CoT, VALUATORS. BROKERS, GENERAL AGENTS, &0., FORT-STREET, AUCKLAND (Noarly opposite the Star Office New Buildings). Valuations effected on Farming Stock, Growing Crops, and General R_oU. Special arrangements with Brewers, Insurance Companies, Loon Offices, Estate Agents, Trustees, Xc„ &c. Complote Inventories Furnished.Porman_t ' ' Agoncios Solicited. P,O NSO NB V ARCADE. (Near tho Three Larapg.) ANDERSON and WALKER, CABINET-MAKERS, UPHOLSTERJIRB. and BEDDING MANUFACTURERS. A. and W. respectfully draw the attention of Ponsonby residents to their varied stock of FURNITURE. BEDDINa, TOILET REQUISITES, &a, and to the fact that alt. _oa of work in the varlaus Departments will be dene In firbt c_.se style, and at hoderatb charges. Experleaood Workmen sent to any port of the District. ANDERSON ihd WALKER, PONSONBY ARCADE QtortN.Wood. Bntoher.) MOORE, HATTBR PITT AND BERESFORD-STREETS. Wanted, everybody to know that we hava tho best and largest assortment or Hats im Auokland, including Splondid Felt Hats, 4n Sd; axtrn Quality, 6b 6d; Gentlemen's Silk Hats, 10s 6d; extra quality, 18e 6d; Ladies' Silk Riding Hats, best quality, iSa 6d. N.B.—Our oastomors will please eail in as often as convenient to have their Silk Hats Dressed, tor which n* charge will be made. moore7-_attbr, PITT AND BERESFORD-STREETS. EVERY. NE who wishes to have the best article that can be procured should accept none but OOOD WIN'S ELEPHANT BRAND BAKING POWDER. kSpHANT BRAND BAKING POWBER. No longer pay 3s per lb. tor cornflour when yon oan get the Pore Artiole at the same price. One trial will convince yon ot its superior quality. Ask _>r it. SOLD BY ALL STOREKEEPERS. Half-Lbs., Is Od ■ - ■ . Pounds, 2s Gd It can .be ordered through any Wholesale, Grocery in Auckland. A mrpply Is kept at Mr Oanham'b, High-street. Manufactured by F..Goqdw_& Co.. Onehunga "VTOTICE OF REMOVAL. T. HOLDER, Architect, Has Removed to HIGH-STREET (over Mr Williamson's, Estate Agent, and next ie Canham's). T>RIZEeO U L T R V, Two Pairs of extra fine Pure Dark Brahmas, lit for exhibition and breeding, bred from Ist prizb winners, £3 3s per pair. Single birds,._ Is eaoh. Eggs from imported podigrced and prise .Dark Brahmas. A limited number of Sittings during hatching season. Orders sup plied in rotation, _ per 11. Nothing but high class Dark Brahmas kept. Note address—B. BEE, Devonport, Auckland. WH. SKINNER AND SON, • Builders, Carpenters, and Joiners, Vulcan Lane. All Branches ot the Building Trade executed by Experienced Workmen.; , _ ' Shop Fronts, Office Fittings, fee. DEVONPORT MEAT BAZAAR, Boach Road.—W. Avenoll wishes te Inform new comers and the residents of Devonport and sur rounding dirtrieta that he is still to the f oro with the best emailty Beef and Mutton that can be proem:od in the market, at the lowest possible pricos. delivered to-amy part of Devonport or Lake Distriot. Boftrding-houses and'largo con sumers liberally dealt with. N ote the address: Beach Road, Dovonport. . fBY SPECIAL APPOINTMENT TO HIS EXCELLENCY THE GOVERNOR, SIR W. JHBVOIS.] /CRYSTAL IVORY-TYPE PAINTING. ' Trub as Life.—Lasting as Time. PROFESSOR _ A. - BROOKES, Having been the first to discover and Introduce this remarkably 'accurate- and durable method of Portrait Painting (as now practised by Prof. J. W. Hamm, of New Orleans), is prepared to give ■ v PRACTICAL LESSONS TO PUPILS At his residence, or at their own houses in town or country. ... .... Terms Moderate, and within the reach ot all. PORTRAITS TAKEN AND PAINTED TO ORDER. At Reduced Prices. Professor Brookes has established a popu lar ART CLUB, so as to bring his unequalled Paintings within the reach ot the working classes, Dy Weekly Payments. Terms on ap plication, Nota th* address— PROFESSOR F. A. BROOKES Top of Edinburgh-bt., Newton, FJ. MOSS & O 0., • HOUSE, LAND. & ESTATE AGENTS. We beg to inform Ownera of Property that Houses or hand, for RENTAL OK HALE, era entered in our Registry Frew of Chars?«, far th s nformstion of those who favour us with a call _. .-rur olhces, in Sbortland-street. __ ey to Leud'ut Current Kateo of Interest,



MONEY TO LEND, on Real Estate, J sums of £(0 and upwards, at the onrrai , ■ rates of interest.—Apply wm.S.Coohrane, Foe street. . MONEY TO LEND, in large or una sumo, at usnal rates ot Interest. OONNELL ft COOPER. . "^llcltern, Vulcan Lane. I it.-CONEY TO LEND, in sums of £■> i.?l and upwards, at current rates of intores • i Apply to PETER OLIPHANT, I ' Solicitor, High-street. '•TIfONHY TO LEND, on Preoho) J-vJL Security, at a low rate of interest.. , Uurton and Napior, Solicitors, High-strco Auckland. ' ONEY TO LEND, at current rates t Interest.—Laishley and Jaokson, Queei stroeU -_*•> AAA T0 LEND at Currot; 3_ /_ ■V> _/1/ Rates of Intereat on Frei ' ■ hold Security. W F. O'SULLIVAN. Shorfland-streot. MONEY TO LEND, at a moderat rate ot Interest—Apply to JAOKSON & RUSSELL, Solicitors, Fort-street MONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage, o First-class Freehold Securities. W. COLEMAN, BoUoitor, National Insurance Building!. ONEY LENT ON PROMISSORY NOTES. HOUSES, FURNITURE. ftO. BILLS DISCOUNTED DAILY MORTGAGES NEGOTIATED. JOHN W. HARMS, Land, Commission, and Estatb A<___ HIGH-STREET, AuogXAWP, 17\ XCHANGE on new yors "__£ k LONDON, in sums to suit. FOR SALE BY ARNOIiD, HINES, ft CO., 'lernerof Custom-house and Fort-ttreets, INDUSTRIAL" and PROVI_BNT PER MANENT BUILIIING. LAND. AND IN VESTMENT SOCIKTY OF AUCKLAND Corner of Queen-street and Vulcan Lane. INVESTMENT DEPARTMENT. This Society is now issuing: Ordinary Investing Shares, carrying tull raU Of intercut "iici lU'Ollt. Paid-up Investing Sharesof £20each,carrying 7 por tout, iutorest (pnyablo fcnlt-yoarly) and participating iv profits. DEPOSIT DEPARTMENT. Intercut allowed on deposits for: 12 months 7 pgr cent. 0 months 6 per cent. 7 days' notice . .... ...5 per cent, BORROWING DEPARTMENT. The Socloty advances on Approved Frcehola and Leasehold Property to the extent of three fourths of the value. Borrowers may pay off part or tho whole of their mortgages at any timo. Reduced Table of Rates and any further parti culars required ma. bo obtained at the Society's Offices. GEORGE FRASER, Manager, ,4 UCKLaND PERMANENT 00 __ OPERATIVE BUILDING ft INVEST MENT SOCIETY. OsTlCai »7, QUBKN-STIUCMJi LOANS grauiioa npoo approved aaonTlMa ot Freehold or Leasehold Properties In rami Of fija to _VOO, principal and interest being repay able in Instalments at the following Reduobd Ratbs for repayment ot each borrowed i— ttepaymewsoitend-1,,.. nr___ Total Amonnl Ing over Mt weeK- Repayable. I B. & < (. d. lyear - _ SB 6 .04 0 8 * yean _ _ I 010 108 6 8 Syeart _ _ UT-US 15 0 year* . - US IU 8 8 yean _ _ !I ISO IS 9 g yean . - 7 1 147 13 1 10 years -, -| « 3 ItS 18 f And In the same propertlon for smallef or larger loans. DEPOSITS.—The Society receives Money on Deposit i — Rfpayable at 7 days' notice, 6 pel oent per annum ; repaj able in 6 months, 6 por oent. per annum. JOHN BATGER. Secretary. ONDON" MORTGAGE. LOAN, AND DISCOUNT BANK. 60, SHORTLAND-STREET, AcOMil. 40pposit» A. Clark ft Sons' WakihoubS, And Uttlo Collins-street. Melbourne. LOANS ARE ADVANCED FROM £10 TO £1.000. Upon porsonal, freehold, and leasehold security, repayable by Weekly, Monthly, or QuarwrW Instilments, at Loviest Current Rates. Advances mede on Furniture without removal, and all classes of Merchandise. Lo anß Granted upon I__ Pouoiis, Lsa aop. AND INTBRESTS UNDER WILM. B_J_ DISCOUNTED AT CURRENT RATBS. __\ns upon Deposit or Deeds. R__r_B_ e_ h_>j.7 __-A_tKrn_ FORMS GRATia A.U rommsnleetionsand IntervievrsheMlrtrletlj oonddentl&l. BANg-og Enoland Notes Changed.- J ONDON LOAN AND DISCOUNT COMPANY, HIGH-STREET, NEXT TO ATKINS PRINTING ' OFFICE. £5 to 1,000. Thi3 Company grants Loans on PERSONAL SECURITY ON FREEHOLD AND LEASEHOLD SECURITY ON FIRST AND SECOND MORTGAGES, or on any available security, repayable in WEEKLY OR MONTHLY ■ INSTALMENTS, or in any way to uit the Borrower, Loans may be repaid at tho rate ot Sixpence per week in the Pound. Bills Discounted at Current Rates. Ba^k of England Notes, and Australian Bank Notes Bought. All communications strictly confidential. LONDON LOAN "AND DISCOUNT CO., HIGH-STREET (Nkxt to Atkins Printing Office.) yiCTORIA LOAN AND DISCOUNT AGENCY, HIGH-STREET, AUCKLAND, OPrOSITE CITY COUNOIIi ______ money advanced in sums of £10 to £1000 ON I'ERSONAL SECURITY, DEEDS OF PROPERTY, BOND WARRANTS, SHARES, &o. RKPAVMENTS OAN BK MADB N WEKKtt OM OTHER INSTALMENTS TO SUIT BOKKOWEBS. COMMUNICATIONS CONFIDENTAL. POSTAL ADDRESS! BOX 90. -'■'.. _ ' - ' '' Paperh&nglngs, &c. TSAPER HANGINGS. W. PHILLIPPS & SON BAVB BKOKIVKD, XX LAM ARBIVAI*, 185-P A C X A G E S-186 OONTAININO 65,000 ROLLS OF FAPERHANGINGSi 00NSH_N8 OF Naw Patterns tor Drawing, Dining, Bed-rooma, "and Hall and'Staircaso, suitable to* . the Mansion or Cottage. BEAUTIFUL DESIGNS, AND BEST VALUB EVER OFFERED IN PAPERHANGINGa 816-PAC—AGES—9I6 SCRIM 8 AND HESSIANS. Pk te and Sheet Glass, White Lead, Oils, Turpi. Varnishes, and all Trade Sundries. W. PHILLIPPS ft SOK, CU ft 97. QT_J_-B__lX. Public Baths. , GO TO BATE to ROTH'S PUBIJO HOT. COLD. AND SHOWER BATHS. VICTORIA ■ BTREBT EASt, Charge—ONE SHILLING. Open all wook day a from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m., and SI7NDAY MORN INGS from 8 till 10 a.m. The Bath-rooms are all private, and supplied with every conven ience, Turkish towels, flesh and hair brushes. combo, respirators, soaps, &c. Select Bath rooms (private) tor Ladles every day, at all hours, with feints1., attendance, One Shilling am! Sixpence. Pleass >s*e the address—Vie _is street East, above thb Sreyhound Hotel, *« next the Cheap Bedding and Furniture __«_ Auckland. N._—__K>r In ______



Electoral. in TtjjATEPAYERS OF THE EAST J) -*-*1 WARD, 11 Lames And Gentlemen,— Having received promises of support from a large number of you, I have much, pleasure in offering myself as a !0 Candidate for the representation of our ward in ■t. the City Council. Should you do me tho honour of olectingme.itshallbc my constant endeavour j to assist his Worship the Mayor and the other _ Councillors in the careful , and economical t, supervision of all municipal matters to tho best —, of my ability. t ... „. I remain. Ladies and Gentlemen, it. Yours obediently, c- WILLIAM RATTRAY. Queen-street, May 19, 1881. --. • ' -—'—— Sporting. I'£3,ooo' SiS. 1*3,000 GRAND NATIONAL STEEPLECHASE. ' To be Run at MELBOURNE, JULY 19, 1881. "" ' . MEMBERS AT >. j First fII.OOO 1M Cash Awards.' i Second.... 400 2atlDo .."_OO Third 200 2 „ 60 ;,...' 100 j Others (divided) 350 i „ 25...._... 180 ---6 „. 16...... .... 75 20 „ 10 2901 20 „ 6 120 51 „ 5. 255 £1,950 101 £1050 This Consultation will remain Open till adver-' , Used date of Closing. Should Applications exceed number advertised, tho Prises for Horses will be increased pro rata in value and1 an additional number of Cash Awards included. Please sond P.O. Orders when convenient, and; i do not enclose coin. Two Stamps also for replies, and Ono Shilling added to all Country Cheques, . which must bo certified to _ " Correct" ' N.B.—Nemos and Addrcssos of Three Prlnci-' pal Wlnnors can be obtained by Subscribers. "ADA MANTUA," CARE OF MR ABRAHAM, Box Ssl, Post-offloo, Dunedin. J MELBOURNE CUP WILL FOLLOW. i ■ ! " '''■' Board and Residence. VICTORIA HOUSE, York-street, Par-' nel! Rise—Board and Residence; splendid situation; 10 minutes' walk from P. 0.; overy' j comfort. Terms moderate. /.OVER NOR BROWNE UOTEj. . \JC HOBSON-STBIfET. "''- ! Board and Lodging .. „ .. SiCe per We_ ', Single Room .. _ 5_ . r v.«d j ELLESLEY HOUSE, • Welleslky-st., Auckland (Three Doors west from Hobson-street). • BOARD AND RESIDENCE. A Good Table kept; lofty and well-vantilated Bedrooms, Plunge and Shower Baths, and every convonienpfe to ensure the comfort of Boarders and Visitors. Tonus, fli per week. M. MASON (late of Wellington), Proprietress^ i 1 i Hotels. * T UKS' VICTORIA HOTEL. BRANDIES: John Eckshaw*s No. 1, Biaqult DubouchA i-Star, Muller Frere's 3-Star, Casßie & Co.'s fine, HenneS3y and Otard's Pale and Dark. WHISKIES: Teacher's exceptionally old and fine, Walker's, Power's, L.L., Strathlsla, and Old May. HANCOCK'S and SPEIGHT'S ALES. FINEST GERMAN LIQUEURS. ; CLARET'S and RHINE WINE* BRANDTS BREMEN LAGER BEER—just1 arrived, v BALZ GURKEN—n°t too hot. | "V. ATIONAL HOTEL, CAMBRIDGE,; JL_ WAIKATO. TOURISTS TO ROTOMAHANA AND HOT LAKES Will find FKRST-CLjASS ACCOMODATION at the above Hotel. ' _ . Every Attention to Travellers and Private, Families. ; The Bedrooms are Spacious and Woli Ven-. tilated. .'•*.* j sample rooms fob commercial TRAVEL LERS, i I . Wines, Ales, and Spirits of First Quality, j SPLENDID BILLIARD ROOM. * The Proprietor has just' Completed Extensive; Improvements. - v I ; Every Comfort and Convenience that Travel-; lers can desire Is now Obtainable at the NATIONAL HOTEL. HENRY GII.LET, Pboprietqb. [BY APPOINTMENT TO HW EXCELLENCY THE , GOVERNOR.] GLEDHILL'S GINGER ALE, m PINTS AND QUARTS. , . PRICE-LIST ON APPLICATION. G. GLEDHILL,' We__let-street. 53 Telephone 53. Musical. T>IANOS. PIANOS. PIANOS J. HOW DE N Wishes to Inform those friends who are waiting tor the "RAPOLDI" I "RAPOLDI" PIANOS I PIANOS That ho is Landing Six, ex Dcva. CALL EARLY AND SEE THE NEW PETITE PIANO, Tho latest Novelty imported into New Zealand, only 3ft, Jin. wide. NEXT BANK OF NEW ZEALAND. Coaches. A UCKLAND AND ONEHUNGA LINE __L, ' . OF COACHES. BEALLACK & JENKINS'S COACHES Leave Onehunga— \ Daily-_7.3o.a_a.- and at 11.15 a.m.; Saturday Nights at 6.15. Leave Auckland— Daily at 9.15 a.m. and 3.30 p.m.; Saturday Nights at 10.30.' Single Fare, 9d ; Return, do.. Is 2d. Saturday Night Fares-_dnglo, Is; Return, 1b 6d Insnrauce. NEW. ZEALAND INSURANCE COMPANY (FJRE AND MARINE). Capital ..........; ...„1,000,000. Paid-up and Reserve Funds _00,000. Protection from'FIRE or MARINE LOSS Can be Effected in this CompJusy; CLAIMS MET WITH PROMPTITUDE AND LIBERALITY, ~ .:,-.. JAMES BUTTLE. Manager. HE COLONIAL MUTUAL ETEE AS-' SURANCE. SOCIETY (Limited).- ' Chief Offices in New Zealand: HIGH-STREET, DUNEDIN. ALL PROFITS BELONG TO' THE MEM BERS., .... -. ~-_; POLICIES unconditional, unchallengeable, >' 'AND INDEFEASIBLE, THE COLONIAL MUTUAL FORTUNE INVESTMENT POLICY - Combines a Favourable Investment for capital WITH LIFE ASSUBANCE, AT QBDI__Y EATES. All Other Forms ot Assurance as usual. H. S. H. LYALL, Seoretary. F. J. MOSS £-, Co.. Local Agents. • »_____ _ai., . . "I.ii j, i . _ MORE JEWELLERY.—Mr H. Penz holz, Working Jowoller, begs to inform the trade, his frionds. and tho public, tliat hav ing returned to Auokland, he has commonced Business in Darby-street, Thistle Hotel Build ingn (a few steps from Queen-street). Allorders and repairs in Jewellery will be satisfactorily executed. Prices very-moderate. .



'. Tenders. - rj™. *J %J"_'W ZEALAND RAILWAYS IRON CASTINGS. ' BRASS AND &UN-METAL CASTINGS. General Manager's Office, (Railway Department), Wellington, 7th May, 1881. 5 Separate Tenders will be received at thi Office up to Noon on MONDAY, 9th June. 1881 for the Supply and Delivery at Auckland of H.ON CASTINGS, . BRASS AND GUN-METAL CASTINGS. Specifications and forms of tender may b' obtained at the Railway Offices. Auckland. • Tenders to be addressed- to the Genera Manager, Wellington, and marked outsidi " Tender for Castings." Tho loweßt or any tender not ncccsßarilj accepted. 1, P. MAXWELL. General Manager Now Zealand Railways. TG;EW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. I PRINTED STATIONERY. j i Gtmornl'Monagor'sOfflco,* j ; • ' Wellington, loth May*, 1884 Separate written tenders will be received ai : this office up to Noon of MONDAY, 9th .Jure ; 1884, for tho supply and delivery of Pri..ec Stationery for North _iA _.iddle Island Rail waVs. , i . Samples and specification may be seon.janc ; forms of tender] ot*___J.at the Stores Mana : geifs 'Office/Wellington, Storekeepers' Offices Auckland, Christchurch and Dunedin. > Tendei-s to be addressed to tho General Mana ger. New Zealand Railways, Wellington, and marked outside " Tender for Printed Stationery. Telegraphic tenders, similarly addressed and marked, will he received if presented at any Telegraphic Office by noon of tho same date, provided that written tenders are lodged at any of the above-mentioned Store Offices by the samo hour. ~ The loweßt or any tender will not necessarily bo accepted. J.p.maxwell, ' General Managor New Zealand Railways. ENDERS. WANTED FOR THE PURCHASE j OK THE . ! t BUSINESS AND PLANT • 0- THE DUNEDIN COFFEE PALACE AND | PRIVATE HOTEL CO. (Limited). tfho Furniture,'&c, of tho Company havo boon recently valued by Messrs MoLandress, Hep burn, and Co., at £1,874 Gs6d, i The Business has been carried on for 3 years, and the average returns have beon £6,500 per annum, 'IJho Building occupied by the Company con tains on the ground floor two large Rooms, used as Restaurants; also, Kitchen and G.ill-To.oms, and on the upper floor. (iO.Rooms (exclusive of Bath-rooms), and including large Billiard-room with two tables, Commodious Dinin_, Smoking, Reading, and Drawing-rooms. The Palace is conveniently and centrally struated in the busin.BS part of the city, is within 5 minutes' walk of the Railway Station, and yet commands one of the finest views of Dunedin. f A LEASE of the Premises can be obtained on favourable terms, particulars of which can be learned on application to the Manager. Sealed tenders to be addressed •■ Box No 121." Post-office. Dunedin, and to be lodged not later than the 12th June next. JOHN W. JAGO, Chairman of the Company. Dunedin, May 22nd, 1884. ■_■ mO BUILDERS. Tenders will be received up to noon of FRIDAY, the ,6th June, for tho Erection, in Brick or Concrete, of Two Villa Residences in Symonds-strcot. Plans, tee:, at our Offices, Queen-Btreet. EDW. MAHONEY fc SON. Architects. nno BUT L D E R S. Tenders will be received until noon of the 6th June for Alterations and Additions to the New ton Hotel. R. KEALS St. SON, Architects. m ,0 BUILDERS. Tenders, will be received until Noon .of SATURDAY, June 7th, for the Erection of two Dairs of semi-detached Cottages on the Surrey Hills Estate. Plans at my office, Canada Build ings. ,■"•-, HENRY G. WADE, Architect. mO BUILDERS AND CARPENTERS Tenders are inylted up to noon on' SATUR DAY no_, ____, for tho Erootlon o_ Two- Dwelling-houses (complete) at Devonport. Plans and specifications may be inspected at my office. M, New Zealand Insurance Buildings. ~- < , ' JAMES KNOX, Civil and Practical Engineer.. mOCARPE N T E R S. Tenders are invited until noon of MONDAY, 9th June, for the erection of-a Double Cottage on the Calliope Estate, North Shore. F. W. GREY; Arohiteot,.,-; . 252, Queen-street. . mO B U. JUL D. E, R. S. Tenderi will be received up to nobn of WED-. NESDAY, 11th June, for the Erection of Four' Brick Shops in VicterU-street. j, '.' Plans, &c, st our offices. Queen-street. EDWD. MAHONEY & SON, Architects. mo CARPENTERS AND OTHERS. Tenders will be received Until neon of WED NESDAY, June 4, for Alterations to Shop and' Premises, Lower Queen-street. . ED.'BARTI_Y,;ArcMtect Lectures. : YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSO . CIATION. . ROOMS! CORNER OF WELLESLEY AND ALBERT STREETS. ' WINTER COURSE OF LECTURES; Monday, June 9.—"Some Mathematical and Moral Aspects of Gambling."—Professor W. • S.*A_>lß, M.A. ~ , •-, '. Friday, Junk 27,—'"AJnongstHot Springs and Geysers."—Prbfessor A. P. Thomas,Tff.A, . F.L.S.. ..- r- ..-■-' Friday, July 11.—Entertainment;. Musical andLlterary. ■ .„ Friday, July 25.—"Oxygon," with Experi mental Illustrations.—C. E. Button. EBq, Friday, August 1. — "Tho Violet-Crowned City; or, Athenian Life and Thought In the .Timeof Socrates."—Professor T. G. Tucker B.A. Friday, August 15.—Entertainment; Musical e___t£(___ " ■"' ' Friday, August 59.—',' Kings ley."—H. G. Seth Smith, Esq.-.<R.M. ' '^-',; Friday, Septbwkr I.—" Radiant Heat. "—Pro fessor Fred. D.Brown, B.Sc. • Friday, Ootoheu 3.. "Abrahaih Linooln."— Rev.S.W.Bai_m.< ■ • .---. •- -■ '.It. Commence each oyening at. 7.30, i Seats re served for Ticket-holders till 7.20. - ; Tickets for the Course, to admit Bettor and Lady, ss; to admit Bearer only, cS 01; Single Lecture, Is. May be had from the Booksellers, any Member of Committeo, or at tho Rooms. THOS.BUDDLE i Hnn SBnH F. G. EWINGTON •f-™"*' beoß- Wm. BRAKENRIG, Gon. Sec. Educational. TRANCING 'AT ONEH.UNGA. -First Term of Prof. Jules do Bernard's Classes In Mrs General Stoddard's Sohool-room, Sol wyn-streeW Onehunga—Juveniles, Wednesday, 28th, 3 p.m;'; Adults, FridaS 30tli*8 p.m, JUadies _d gentlemen des-.rousof joining must apply early to Mrs G. S.. or to Prof. B. Speclalties-thc Now Valae and French Cotillions. Mount Albert.- Juvenile Class, Saturdays, 2 , p.TO.i APPIy MrsiGil _ Morningside. :■■. .. DANCING.— Glenside, Upper Symonds street—Ladies and gentlemen desirous of ioining Profeasor,Bo_ard'a.ETDning,Claßs at Mrs Glover's must apply early toMrs Glover or Prof. B. First term begins THURSDAY, 22nd May. Juveniles WEDNESDAY, 21st. " DANCING,—CarIton Goro Road.—An Evening Class is being formed in Mrs Palmer's new largo School-room under Professor Bernard. Intendlng.pupllß must apply early. First term begins MONDAY, 19th May. Juvenile Class MONDAYS, 1.30 p.m. ■ -. ■- TI/TB ARTHUR LIS S ANT, TEACRER OF DRAWING AND'WATER ': COLOUR PAINTING, NeLsok-stbEbt (next door to Public School, and one door from Wellealey-otreet). • IAJBEIons at own dr Pupils' Residence. Terms on application. THE ART OF PLAYING THE VIOLIN. —Mr George Rogerb will re-commence Teaohlng Mußio, T_ms _ier quarter: Half hour lessons, £1 lis 6d;- hour, lessons, £3 3s. Elementary Lessons upon .the Harmonium, Pianoforte, or.Voice.—New-street, Ponsonby. OOK-B.EEPING. — Mr Horace Smith (Church of England Grammar School] holds Evening Classes, at his residence, or Mbndaysand Fridays from 7 till 9 p.m., and oil Saturday Afternoons from 2.30 till 1.30 p.m, Private Pupils reoeived at Venusia, or attended at their own residences. Address—Vonusia, Upper Pitt-street (opposite Baths). ; ■ MR F. B. WOOD HA Mi Teacherofthe PIANOFORTEiAND HARMONIUM. _J Address Care of Mb- A. Eajiy, Auckland Musio Warehouse Queen-street. ... .... J i"'". i " " i ' ' gj ' ' •%£ TOHN SOPPET, House, Land,, arid _ Cfoneral Commiasion Agent, No. 8, Queen stroet.^has for immediate Bale (really cheap)': ---1 comfortable 5-foomed Cottage,- Ponsoliby (terms very easy); also, j 7-roomed Honso, : 6-roomed House, 2 4-roomed Cottages, -and . small Store, in town; 2 Dairy Farms, 10 mlla from town; 2 partly-improved Farms, one 31 acres, the other 150 acreß, about 12 miles fron town; and several other City and Suburbai 1 Properties at equally Low- Prioeu. ,



, Amusements. ABBOTT'S OPERA HOUSE, Proprietor Mr H. N. Abbott, 'y PRONOUNCED" SUCCESS „___, '• SECOND NIGHT and SECOND NIGHT TALENTED COMEDY AND BURLESQUE ACTRESS, MISS CARRY NELSON, MISS CARRY NELSON, Whoso performance of JOSEPHINE 1* THU. CHILD OF THE REGIMENT on Saturday night created the wannest enthusiasm , 3 from a delighted audioncc. '•' Genuine Success and Roars of Laughter at i MR J. F. McFADYEN as the OLD FRENCH - SOLDIER. I Hearty Reception of Mr Frank Catks. . Anight W_____«.. ______ c THE CHILD OF THE REGIMENT 1 T THE YOUTH THAT NEVER SAW A WOMAN. : , Miss Carry Nelson in two favourite characters. In Preparation— . . MEG'S DIVERSION and the Burlesque of. • ALADDIN. Dress Ci_le and Orchestra Stalls, Is; Stalls, . 2s _ . Pit, Is, m _'_'A TR E ROYAL. ST. BENBMcri"CHURCH FUND. t AN ENTERTAINMENT in aid tftheßUTU). • ing Fund of St. BeneiUct^ Church will be given 1. by the WAITEMATA MJNfaTRELS in the •I -Theatre Royal on MONDAY Jane 10th. 1 . . i Particulars in future Issue. » :: O. MAHON, Honorary Secretary. SPECIAL WALTZ CLASS.. Prof. Bernard will begin the above Class l at Masonic HaU, Princes-street, on MONDAY. , 2nd June next, at 8 p.m. Early application, number nearly completed; s T3EMUERA.—WALTZ CLASS, AAi at Mrs Law's, next St Luke;s, begins on ' SATURDAY, 31st inst., at 8 p.m. Terms, _ 08. Early application necessary. D~ ANCING. DANCING. Masonic Hall, Pbinoes-st. Prof. Bornard's Classes at above HaU. AduJts i Wednesdays, 7.30 p.m.; Juveniles, Satur days, 3.30 p.m. Spocial Select Waltz Classes for Ladles only, Thurbd AYS, 10.30 a.m.! After noon, 2 p.ra. Intending Pupils must apply oar-Jj» the number being limited for each class. Terms: Gents., £1 ss: Ladies and Juvenile* one guinea. Select Classes, £1 ss. Private Lessons daily in New Valse, &o. Residence, 75, - Hobßon-strcet. Cards at Upton's. Queen-street. I»uMic Debate. __ nn H E A~T RE ROYAL. PUBLKi DEBATE. "' :. TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY EVENINGS, JUNE 3RD AND iTH. SUBJECT OF DEBATE : ' / I "IS TUB CHRISTIANITY OF THE NEW TESTA MENT DETRIMENTAL TO HUMAN PRO GRESS?" AFFIRMATIVE: MR- CHARLES BRIGHT. _ NEGATIVE: MR GEORGE A. BROWN. . . ADMISSION: . .-, ' . , Dress Circle, 2s each evening. Tickets tor the Debate (two evenings), 3s 6d. Body or Theatre, each evening, Is. .»; Doors open at 7.30, commence at 8 precisely. TICKETS for the Dress Circle (two evenings), 3s 6d. •■ • Can be obtained from Mr Lennox, Booksellei, Queen-Btreet; Mr Campbell, Bookseller, Queen- ■ street; Mr W. C. Demies, Queen-street; Mr W. H. Webb, Oak House, Hobson-street Sheriff's Notice. IST ° T .* c ,* I, Edward Lister Green, Sheriff of tho Distriot of Auokland, hereby (jive notice that under a Writ of Sale duly Issued out of tho Supreme Court o£ New Zealand, Northern District, at Auckland, In an action wherein J. ; F. Buddie, ot Tauranga, is Plaintiff, and B. VV.. Brodkorp, of Tauranga, is Defendant. I mil cause to ¥c sold by public auotion at the bale roomsof B. Tonkß and Co., Queen-street, Auok land, at thenour ol 12 noon on SATURDAY, the 7th day of June next, all those Pieces or - Parcels of Land, being Lots 213, and 214, Section 2. Town of Tauranga, boing the wliolo<rf tho land comprised in Certificatei of .tie. Volume 10, Folio 51 ot the Register Book; and - also all that piece or parcel ot Land, being Lot No. 381 in the Parish ol Te Papa, containing 60 *_3ie Solicitors for'tho Execution- Creditor aro Messrs Whitaker and Russell, of Wyndhum street, Auckland. .- , fc , ~„. Dated at Auckland this 17th day of _ay, 1881. EDWARD L. GREEN. _~ Sheriff Licensing Notices. TTIKURANGI LICENSING DISTRICT. NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR _ . PUBLICAN'S. LICENSE. '■.I," Edwakd MeGLASHAN, of Kamo, Hotel keeper, do hereby give notice that I dasire to obtain, and will, at the next Licensing Meeting, to bo held at Kamo on the 7th day of June, 1881, 'apply for a Certificate authorising the issite of a Publican's License for a house, situated at Kamo, and known by the sign of the Kamo Hotel, containing 18 rooms, exclusive-of those required for the use of the family. '■ "■' Dated the 16th day of May, 1881. ROBERP THOMPSON, Owner. : •-■ ' EDWARD M6GLASHAN., ; MESSRS JACKSON & RUSSELL have Removed their* Offices te tho S remises lately oceucied by the Barfk ot few South Wales, Shortland-st.—May 8, _, UST OPENED,. Extra large sizes in Men'B Merino Drawers and Pants; Men's Felt Hats (now.shapes), from 3s _.—A. Lovett, Wclleßley-Btreet. . ■ . ; * THE HELENSVILLE FLOUR.-MILL COMPANY (LIMITED) . , .:■-,.-■., .i _ ARE ■ '!■ ■ ■ PURCHASERS OF WHEAT. , ■ ;■ Sellers are roquostod to forward samples to the Manßger, Mr M. Bateß, at the Mill, Helens- VU °' ■•.•.'■• F. W. PAUL, Secretary. THE: OLD LAND AND THE NEW." • —Now Song thisday at all Mueicßcllor_ CARDINALS' IWABCH.-Copies may ho had atpEady's Muaio Warohoriso. Queen-st. LASSBLOWINO, Freeman's Bat.— . Saturday afternoon, from 2to 5. Admis sion, 6d. Each Visitor rhcoivps ono Glass Jug. -_■■ Cook and Sons. ■■ ■--.- ..I rffS,— Men's Good Tweed Suits, from O 15s. A largo stock to Eelect from. Guaranteed the cheapest in Auckland. .Per il, .den. Draper. Nowton. . .. LANKETS! Blankets! BLANKETS! —9/4 White Blankets, for single beds. Is lid: 10/4 ditto for doublo bed 3, 7s lid—Fer nandez's Sale, Newton. *>_»*_ PAIRS Men's Coloured Mole /. " v Trousers, Is fid a pair, really good, and the cheapest ever offered in Auckland.— ■ Fernandez. Karangahape Road, Newton. TB A It N E T T, • in thanking his numerous Customers for their kind support for the past 14 ycai-s, wishes to intimate for tho convenience of his Mount Eden and Poneonby Customers that ho intends sending his cart with a Fresh Supply of Goods one day every week, andboposforaeontinuaiico of their patronage. Ponsonby, Tuesday; Mt. Eden, Thursday. "•'.. • im DW IN TO. N E."S (Late of T. & S. Morrin & Co.), •~ "IRONMONGER,-- ": ; ~ Begs to announce that he has commenced BUBI neSS: at ■ '-:- ... ~» ' •PONSONBY ROAD, ; ; . ' (Near the.Three Lamps). ; ... '~V; -. His Stock-will bo found replete witiir _.; J£RST-OLASS GENERAL FURNISHING AND BUILDERS IRONMONGERY,. - register grates, stoves, spouting, PAINTI?, OILS, VARNISH, ETC., ..'li, •illi'l .' 1 , AND - • ■'><'- .AH..EHTERS' T00L5,,:,. j Which will be sold at MODERATE PRICES [ Ponsonby, 19th May, 1881. ' v ■~; ':. ■-.-: TAUPIRI EXTENDED COALMINING COMPANY (LIMITED). * '"■ il ! NOTICETO CONSUMERS OF TAUPIRI \ -..-. .. .f..,-.f_<:) ... -COAL.-',- '■ ■ • !_*: : COAL from .Other Mines in tho Waikato ' being now Introduced Hito tho Auckraiio. • Market,. _i__ers of TAUPIRI COAL ard } Requested to bo Careful in giving their Order? ' In future to ask for "TAUPIRI COAI_ : . o :. ."' :' FRANZ SCHERFF, Secretary.:; :.ATOk_na,_ay.2f,lß_ ■-■-'. - ' y.-.-i.,-^,. "| """s) ,Ji ; !^&_ai_A..3mSS P f