The Auckland Evening Star.

VOL. XXIV.-NO. 4,347

AUCKLAND, N.Z., FRIDAY, APRIL 18, 1884

PRlCifi: ONE PEJNJNtf.



Shipping. --A*£^r "PACIFIC MAILSTEAM* l*HBB3li£S!6 r TimoUGH THK UNITED ' STATES OF AMERICA, VIA HONOLULU, TO GUKAT BRITAIN. Vnder Postal Contrfect With tho Governments Oi New Zealand aud New South Waleß. J:\isscriKCr.i l;nokcd through"to Liverpool, Mmclou. or "arig, via tho Great Overland Road of Anu-'-u-a. via tho Steamors of the Atlantic l/.r.cs from New York. ~ I ; I)ute of Date of brramcr. ,Tons,; Sailing to Sailing to , , Sydney 1 'Frisco. 1881 I ~ „ , ~ Onorabouti ISBI-. Zoalandis 3.20(l MayS May 27 City of isynney.... 8,K;ll May 31 - Australia 3,20(i June 28 April 29 FARES :— F"irst-claS3 £r,.T and upwards SUiurago £.^2 3sM and upwards Cirsl.-claßß to San Frunciaoo £10 Stourogo £20 Through Cabin l'nsscngcrs aro permitted to !ay ovur at Honolulu, or any of tho cities of the United States, not to exceed six months. SOUTHERN PACIFIC ROUTE. Passengers to und from Europo may, without extra cost, avail themselves of tho SOUTHERN fAciffio Railroad and its connections, thereby avoiding the winter cold of tho Northern route. No Shipping Ordors will bo issued after 4 p,m. on tho day bofore tho mailing oi steamers for San Francisco. For freight ratos and all othor Information apply to . THOS. T. GAMBLE, Agent, Lower Quoon-street. lS^" al\T^t TTNION STEAMSHIP IVe»l&£\cA U COMPANY OF NEW 11*> 4?ts3 «^ ZEALAND (LIMITED), 111 TIME TABLE.—ArBIfc, FOX I'ARANAKI. NELSON, PICTON, WEL LINGTON, L\'TTELTON, AND WEST COAST PORTS (from Manukan). Steamer. | Date of Sailing. | Hawka I Tuc3.,52, Sa.m. I 7.15 a.m. Rotorua I Tviyia.. 29,11 a.m. I S.lO a.m. FOH GISBORNE, NAPIER. WELLINGTON, LYTTELTON, AND PORT CHALMERS (from Auckland). Tk AnaU i Thurs., 21, noon j — Mana^ouri I Thurs,, May 1, noon | — FOR GISBORNE, NAPIER, AND WEL- LJNQTON. South. Cross | TVtoa., '22.5 p.m. I — FOR MELBOURNE (VIA BLUFF). Tk Anau 1 Thurs., 24, noon I — Manapouri I Thurs., May 1, noon | — FOR SYDNEYs. \Tairabapa I Tues., 2i>, a p.m \ — FOR SUVA AND LSVUKA. Penguin | Mon,,Mays,Sp.nK I — (No cargo after noon). FOR RUSSELL AND KAWAKAWA. WAtKARAPA | TUCS., 22,0 p.m. 1 — Cargo must be bookod and alongside Two Hocks beforo advertised timo of departure Passage Tickets must be taken at the Com pany's Office (Auckland Branch). Fort-street. j?_^r_ / \ KIENT LINK IBRffl^' Under con tract with theNcv "»«IB**n«*«^ South Wales Government to thoconvoyancoof Mails. The (ollowiiiK Steamships bol*nginu to th Orient Co. u-ud the Pacific Co. will leavi SYDNEY ami SIKLWOURNK on tho unde.i mentioned dates for U>NI«)N. via ADELAIDI DIM3O. WAlilllA (nt steamer's option), HVK'/ and NAPLES :— Steamer. From Sydney. From Molb'urne, COBCO April 2(1 May 2 LrauuiA May 10 May 16 Ibkiua May 21 May 30 And fortnightly thereafter. Through fares to Lohdon> 01 to £75. Paswinsers socuro special advantages by hookiiu; t-lirough from New Zealand. Second cli'ss pnssoßKc:"s by Ovirnt steamer are provided With suloon ira.?ra«cn to Sydney or Melbourne. NAI'LKd TO LOMJON by Rail.-Spocial trran^CiiiUnts made with Messrs Cook and Sons *r the issuo of through ticketa at greatly re iico'J rules. PASSAGES FROM LONDON.—Spooial faclli t.l('u nl)or<lcd for Winging out Friends and Relatives by pra-paymont of tho passage-money "SPECIAL HVfURN TICKETS, avaUable for 12 montiiß, arc issued at tho following rateß :— First Saloon _ £117 Second Saloon _ £77 PARCELS BOOKED THROUGH to LON DON at Reduced Rates. For further particulars apply to UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND (LIMITED), Agents in New Zealand. £^J~ "VTORTHEIIN STEAM- Jfl&fcggjk -^ SHIP co' (LIMITED). «JK5RSKS*^ajg, Time-table.—April. Sa|"™*^*^ (Weather and othor Circum- Btanceß Permitting.) FROM QUEEN-STREET WHARF. FOR TAURANGA AND BAY OF PLENTY PORTS. BTKAMKR. I DATS OF SAILING. Wellington I Monday, 21, 7 p.m. Wellington | Thursday, 21, 7 p.m. Glenelg I Monday, 28,5 p.m. ' Connects atTauranga for Opotiki Btaira and Bay of Plenty Porta every ' Tuesday. For Russell, Whangaroa. and Mangonui, Olcnelg I Monday, 21, 6 p.m. Wellington | Monday. 28, 7 p.m. For Whanbabki, Whangarei Heads, and Manqafai. Macgregor I Evory Tuesday, 7 p.m. For Whangarki and Whangarei Heads' (Carrying; passengers and cargo for Waipu). Macgregor | EveryTuesdayandFriday.7p.m. For Wuangarei Heads, Parua Bay, Whan- GABBI, AND MANGAFAI. Rowena I Every Thursday, 7 p.m. Cargo must be booked and alongside Two Hours bofore advertised timo of departure. Passage Ticketa must be taken at the Com pany's Office. No. 67, Queen-street. Auckland. '" £ s£ v "Y^rAIUKU AND ONE- J5&3^K W HUNGA STEAM JgJH^jfi_B^*NAVIGATION CO. (Limited). time table.—s.s. manukau. April, 1881. Leave Onehunga i Leave WainkU I April. April. 19-Baturday, 11.30 a.m. 19-Saturday, 1 p.m. 2._ Monday. 2 p.m. „„ a , m . 82-Tuoßday, 3.30 p.m. am . 23-Wed.sp.rn. 21 _ Thursd - y , 9.30 p.m. 26—Friday (for Manukau _ 26-Saturday, G.so'a'.m. 2G-Saturday. U a.m. 28^Monday, 7.30 a.m. 23-Monday 12 noon 30-Wed.,9a.m. 30-Wcd., 1.30 p.m. All freights PW^f^^ oodß> Managing Director , r rriHE KAMO COLLIERY J^^^Ok J- COMPANY'S fast and From Auckland: f™ m Wlianyarei: _ '""Friday, 18,10 a.m. EgifcE*- 3S£. TcOa6il runs in connection with the steamer *™*^ SteaiTto-thames: FOSTBP;S SETTLEMENT. «-wsg__fflhP"~ FROM AUOKLAND__ I Rotomnhana I Enterprise I XMilbank Fri. I - I - I Z Sat. I 8 a.m. I — !_ . ro nMTHAMKS: I B Qtomaha^allCnTe7pris7TA__gban_ Fri. I U a.in. 1 — I ~ Bat. 11.30 p.m. I ! —— " No cargo received for I^°^!^™^ half an-hourof advertised time of l^ing Not responsible for Shippms, Carrying, vi discharging Liv^^c^^^j^^^^ Z =jvrEW~STEAMER ON J^&Sr JN THB KAIPARA. The new and fast s.a. NEP- wiU leave Helensville from DargavUle on '.v-^Wsjb qJ atfl.3o »->n- o _^^_S ¥kaRCE. i.s. Neptune. Saloon W Ticket avaUable for tWS°alSon Fares (Single). fi_ -^ f TfJIOR SALE.-Oiie Screw I Steamer, suitable for tow-



Shipping. o mHE NEW ZEA sTtf JL LAND SHIPPING -T"f ><H COMPANY'S LINE. & |I^|! — k-r^'^^-'l REGULAR MONTHLY A!i :ii!Ui"' ! r O: DIRECT,STEAiI LINK / S i •"■! '■■■! TO LONDON. Tho following Magnificent Full - powered will bp rtmirattuhnrl afl tincW:— Tnnol P«,f r.f Pl'ObablO Steamers. Tongauiro 1,200 Lyttelton April British King.... 3.539 .. May Aouanoi 1,200 .. Juno Doric 1.753 .. July British Qukkn .. S,SSI) .. August ItUAI'KUU 1,200 .. AUKUSt Tho above are all new steamers, built of stoel, and commandod by men of great oxperionoo. The passongor accommodation Is roploto with evory modern convenience, and tho dietary scalo such as will sustain tho woll-oarned repu tation of tho Company. The homoward route will be via tho Stralte of Magollan (if weather pormit), and tho timo occupied is not expected to exceed 15 dayß. An experienced surgeon will accompany eaoh steamer, Passngo Money: Saloon, from 60 guineas up. wards; second cabin, 10 guineas; steerage, 'rom 18 to 2U guineas. For further particulars apply to AUCKLAND OKF'ICK Ar*£^r Q s- COROMANDEL. «_9_sS__|r THOMAS SCOTT, MASTER. TIME TABLE. Leavos Auckland: Loavos Coromandel 1 _ April. April. Friday, 18, 1 p.m. — ~ . — Saturday, 1!), 12 noon Monday, 2J, 12 noon — , IT . .— „ Tuesday, 22,12 noon Wednesday, 23,12 noon — — Thursday, 21,12 nooD Friday, 25, 2 p.m. _ -= Saturday, 26,12 noor. Woather and other circumstances permitting. Not responsible in shipping, oarrylng, or dis charging live stock. No cargo received without shipping noto, and within half an hour of advertised timo of do parture. All parcels must bo prepaid on board. A. R. H. SWINDLEY, Manager. TEAM T0 LONDON. 'l^^^^ h*:^llKNlN!'l-'»-At^ORIKN'rAL aM™*sa BTEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY. FOR LONDON DIRECT. VIA COLOMBO 8 , p ,, m .. Leavo Leave bteumer. Sydney. Melbourne. iBsH \m. Rome April 30 May B Shannon May II May 20 Parka matt a May2B June 3 Cakthagg June 11 June 17 Uavknna Juno2o July 1 And thencoforward tyjry altoniato week. Passengofs and cargo booked to London, Mar eilles. Italy, Egypt, India, China, and Japan atmoderatoratos. i Return tickets issued both to first and Bocond li 11 passengers at especially low rates. Choap reserved accommodation can be obtained in this company s vessels. Passengers booking at Auckland eocuro special advantages. For all particulars apply to ChUICKSHANK & CO,, Agents. 18, Quoen-street, Auckland. £ -£ *- CJTEAM TO WADE and Jg£3k?~Bi O PUHOI.-TIIO S.s. TAM- will leavo as (wcathor permitting) :- Auckland1 to Wado. Wade to Auckland. 1G- Wednesday, 3 p.m. Return Thursday. Auckland to Puhoi. Puhoi to Auckland. 19-Saturday. 8 a.m. — Ordors and Small Parcels to bo left at E. Mc- Kcown's, Quecn-Btreot Wharf, or W. S. Whitloy, Queen-street. Not responsible for goods or par cels without shipping noto. T~5 mHE NEW ZEALAND A SHIPPING COM "^^^^^^^^ F LONDON DIRECT. Tho splendid Clippor LOCH BREDAN 100 Al at Lloyds, 950 tons, R. Cumming, Master, is now rccoiving cargo, and will havo quick despatch. As the greater part of her cargo is vow engaged, early application lor space is necessary. Apply to THK NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING COMPANY ' (Limited), Agents. ~~7~~jt "PASSENGERS' UNI VHgjggftJ^ OF PACKETS TO NSW Leadenha^Btreet, London. The above Une of ships toe regular traders to quiUl^, and the aocommodation roomy and "SfJSSUtoea « .«&»«*£*. ■«* Dftssages from LonSon to New Zealand, pay- Lent gf or which have been gnara^teedk the colony. Return ships to London also leave M almost regular intervals. . Full particulars on application to O^nTg^AM 0" {Agent. ORUICKSHANK fe C 0..) TmOK SALE (PRIVATELY). Thofavourite^ — QKHi Tonnage: Gross, 60 i Net, 46. Now trading botweon Manukau and Waitara. For further particulars apply to a. JOHNSTON, General Manager South British Insurance CO., Quoen-atrr.ft Allnkln.no. , j~ X^EVONPOE.T STEAM j£ffikZsL -L' FERRY COMPANY The above Company have a Steamer always on hand at shortest notice tor TOWING, PICNIC PARTIES, AND FISmNO EXCURSION^ Traffic Manager. x Jf ~ miiE NORTHERN jSteafc^S L RIVER STEAM NAVI- Mli A TTnM CO. (LTD.)-Increasod ■SuET^s'CJr"'' 11m Cemmunication on the Northern Wairoa at Further Reduced Fares.-In addition .to *c present timel table of Steamers leaymi? Helensvllle Monday Mornings and Eyonings, Wednesday Evenings and Fnday Mornings. ftes^.DmmAM will run a SPECIAL TRD? on WEDNESDAYS, Manager and Engineer, pOKE. COKE. COKE. THK AUCKLAND GAS COMPANY LTD.> Invito Ordrrs for GAS COKE. Delivered tvitlVin 1 mile of tho Works, for Cash; longer 'listances at proportionate rates:— Sample Sack of throe bushels .. Is 6d Five Racks (or quarter ton) .. .. 6s 3d Ten Sicks (or half-ton) .. .. Ha 6d Twenty Sacks (or onu ton) .. „ 22s 6d fvnA Newcastle coals, being free from stone andclmker in a remarkable Segree, gives a RELIABLE FIRE, CLEARER & HOTTER THAN COAL. LIGHTS READILY, and MAKES NO SMOKE. GOOD FIRE IN 10 MINUTES. OFFICE: FORT-STREET. r . OK^ COKE. COKE. ~k TTTKLAND GAS COMPANY A VlmotTestablished m. PURVEYORS OF UGHT. HEAT, AND S ltoek nlnleUidcs' lO^ Gas <lE Ü b'iu Po3.-offic 9 and Snow-rooma. Fort-street.



Laud and Estate Agents. pHAS, XT ASMOND, LAND AND MONETARY AGENT, 116, QUEEN-STRKET (Adjoining B. Tanks and Co.'a). TELEPHONE-No. 185. BANKERS! National Bank of Now Zealand (Limited), Mortgages und Loanß Negotiated. Rents and Interests Collected. Money Invested on First-olasß Seourltles without charge. Estates managed for absonteos. Valuations and Arbitrations undertaken. Native Land affairs specially understood. Houses to Lot and Properties for Salo placed on my list f reo of charge. Kvory description of landed property bought or sold to order. Largo sums to lend on first-class ucouritlos. JJOUSES TO J^ET. SYMONDSSTRBET—A commodious Family Rusiilenco of 9 rooms, with gas and wator laid on; wasli-houso and all necessary outbilild iiißS. With the House It is desired to Lot tho superior Modern Furnituro contained thoroin. Kent. £H per week. VALLEY ROAD, MOUNT ROSKILL-Good 7-rooniod House on two largo Allotments; overy cotivcnicnce; 'busses regularly. Rent, 15s per wook. VALLKY ROAD, MOUNT ROSKILL-Lnrgc and pleasantly Bttuatod House of 10 rooms, good lawn and orchard. Ront, 35spor wook. VALLKY ROAD, MOUNT UOSKILL—Now 5-roomed Cottage on a corner allotment, 12s per week, PROPERTIES FOR gAL E. SYMONDS-STRKKT-Allotmont33 x 100, in Uio best part of Symonds-strect. £15 por foot. £2,800-IN THE CENTRE OF THE CITY-A largo and commodiouaStoro, built of Concreto and Brick, with large Dry Collars, on an Al lotmont 40 f cot by 82feot 0 Inches. Buildings valued about £1,600; tho allotment worth at loast £50 por foot. With flrst-olass termß. £350 FOR AN 8-ROOMED HOUSE and good ■ allotmont, situated near Mr Morley'B Storoon tho Great North Road. A chance soldoin mot with, EPSOM—Six and ahalf Acres, all main road frontngo; high position; would out up into choico building lots. Prlco, £30l> per acre. Torms, £5«) cash ; balanoo, 5 per cont NORTHCGTE—«IBO for a Now Four-Roomed COTTAGE and a very Large Allotment, situ ated noar the Wharf. JJ7S-ALLOTMKNT adjoining the above ;eaßy torms ofpaymont. PENROSE—An unoqualled Slto of 2} acres for a residonoo, situated on rising ground, com manding ono of the grandest views in tho neighbourhood of Auckland. This slto muat be seen to bo appreciated. Price, £200. PAREMAREMO-S2 Acres. fA per aero. HELLYER'S CREEK—BO Aoros. 6X por nore. BIRKENHEAD—A Fine Blook of Undulating Land in this rislugdistrict, of 310 acres, about 5 miles from Birkonhead Wharf, with J-mllo frontage to Lucas's Creek, and 1-niilo frontago to main road to Hirkonhcad and Northcote. Tho Government landing place, deep water, ja on the property; tho whole of which is plnughablo. Price reasonable, and terms BIRK.KNHEAD—Ten Acres, largo road front ago, a lot of lurgo kauri trees. Price, £22 10a per aero (adjoining property from £30 per acre to £50). This property is an especial bargain j it was bought cheap, so will be sold cheap. HKI/KNSVILI.IK — 220 Aoros Splendid. Ijmil. with Railway Station on tho property. Prlco, £700: easy torms. TUAKAU — Two Township Allotments, ClO oach. MOUNT WELLINGTON — 2} Acres; most magnificent view; could not bo oauallod as a sito for a gentleman's residence. t2OO. NORTH SHORE—Two llrstclass Allotments, commanding a very pretty view, in rapidly rising locality, close to tho wharf. £3 15s per MOUNT ROSKILL—Tho ton shl.lings a foot Allotments are selling rapidly. Tho contract for the now roads through theso very vuluablu allotments will ho let within throo weeks. MOUNT ROSKILL— Six-roomed now Houso. excellent position ; £523 on torms; main road MOUNT^ROSKILL-Slxroomed Now Hausc, with pantry, bathroom, and scullery, thoroughly well finished and built with first-class timber; verandah on two sides; largo allotment, looso box, stable Price, £(i 00; an exceedingly cheap and sound invest- MOUNT ROSKILL (Valloy Road)-A wcll flnished Houso of 7 rooms and two good Allotments of volcanic) land. A fust rising district; fashionable, healthy, and ploasant neighbourhood; convenient to ehurchos, schools, and omnibuses. £550. MOUNT ROSKILL (Valloy Road)—Tho Reel denco and Grounds at tho present tlmoocpu pied by Mr Kvinson. To any person requiring a really first-class houso. with plenty of land this Property thoroughly recommends itsulf. Prico according to amount of ground taken with tho house. MOUNT ROSKILL (Valley Road)—A good 5-roomcd House on a Largo Cornor Allotment; £100. MOUNT ROSKILL—Two of tho Boat Allot ments in the Hell wood Estato; £3 10s per foot. Two others, 15s por foot. MOUNT ROSKILL—IO Acres Volcanio Land, MOUNT ROSKILL—I havo a lot of very choap allotments in an cßtato which liob only just como into tho markot. To working men doslriouß of securing a good pieoe of land of thoir own at a small cost, and with vory easy torms of payment, it Is a grand chance. If persona woro only aware how vory rapidly tho Mount Roskill District is going ahead, aIBO tho many advantages of view, con venionce to town, healthy locality, volcanio boU, cheapness of tho land, &0., 1 fool con fident that many more purchasers would buy in this favoured district, than pay such long prices for land of an inferior quality and had position. I havn a Client who has a first-class Run of 30,000 Acres of Native Land in tho Waikato District. Ho is anxioußtomoot withapartnor ■who will Stock tho same with Horses and Horned Cattla. Tho land is Bnrfaco-sown, and only ton miles from a Railway Station. Thoro are two men residing on the ground, and a HomCßtead is in tho courso of erection. Good wator and level land. Timber plentiful. Thoroughly Good Properties Advortisod, Free of Cost. PJ. M O 8 8 & 00., • HOUSF, LAND. & KBTATK AGENTS. We bee to inform Owners of Proportythat Rouses or hand, for RENTAL OR SALE, aro entered in our Registry Free of Chargq, for the iifonnation of those who favour us with a call it our ollicos. in Shortlund-strect. Money to Leud at Current ltatoß of Interest JOHN SOPPBT, House, Land, and General Commission Agent, No. 8, Queen street, has for Immediate Bale (really cheap):— I comfortable 5-roomed Cottage, Ponsonby; termß very easy); also, 17-roomed House, 1 5-roomed House, 2 i-roomed Cottages, and 1 small Store, in town; 2 Dairy Farms, 10 mileß from town; 2 partly-improved Farms, one 310 acres, the other 150 acres, about 12 miles from town; and several other City and Suburban Properties at equally Low Prices. MT. CLAYTON • HOUSE, LAND. COMMISSION AGENT AND SHIP BROKER Allotments for Sale at Hamilton, Newcastle. Alexandra, and North Shore. Money lent on good security. Office: 30, Insurance Buildings, Musical. 8Q VICTORIA-STREET, ACCK O « LAND (six doors from Albert-st. T. E. CARTER, VVHOLESALE&R^PKTURE FRAME MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS. Teacher of tho Pianoforte, Violin, &C. For terms and testimonials see Brett's Alma nac Advortißomont, page 87, and post treo on application. Tuner and Repairer ot MUBlcal Instruments. PIANOS MIGNON A MIGNON PIANOS PIANOS MIGNON { \ MIGNON PIANOS PIANOS MIGNON V MIGNON PIANOS Tjl IB S T SAMPLES JUST ARRIVED JUST ARRIVED AND on view at j. howdbn;s, on view at j. howden's, queen-street, Adjoining Bank of Nbw Zealand, MIGNON PIANOS A PIANOS MIGNON MIGNON PIANOS {\ PIANOS MIGNOK MIGNON PIANOS V PIANOS MIGNON Public Baths. GO TO BATH to ROTH'S PUBLIC HOT. COLD, AND SHOWER BATHS, Victoria - street East. Char K e-ONK SHILLING. Open all week daw from 6 a,m. to 9 p.m., and SUNDAY MORN INGS from 6 till 10 a.m. The Bath-rooniß are all private, and supplied -with every conven lenoe. Turkish towels, fleah »nd hair brushes, combs, respirators, soaps, &o. Seleot Bath rooms (private) for Ladies every day, at al liours, with fsmais attendance, One Shilling ana Sixpence. Picas* JoWt the address—Victoria • street East, above Ihb Sreyhound Hotel, aj>4 next the Cheap Bedding and Furniture Mart Auckland. N.B.—B&rbar In attouaaaea.



Insurance. TVTEW ZEALAND INSURANCE iy COMPANY (KIRK AND MARINE). Cnnital £1,000,000. Paid-up and Kcscrvo Kumls £100,000. PrOTKCTIO.n from KIHIC on MARINE LOSS Can he Kwkutmj IN Tina Company. CLAIMS MET WITH IT.OMPTITUDE AND LIHKKALI'I'V. JAMES BUTTLE, Manager. /GOVERNMENT Xlffß INSURAKOB. HBlßOrriOßi PROVINCIAL BUILDINGS, WICLLINUTON. ■HI ONLT KKW ZEALAND LIH OITIOI. QOTKRNMKNT SECURITY, MUTUAL INSURANCE, LOWEST PREMIUMS. The Ordinary Branch Offers an Insurance Of A1.200 at the premium charged elsowhora (or £1,000, equivalont to An Immediate Bonus or £200, In addition to Full Participation in Profit* WORKMAN'S INSURANCE Speololly provided for In the INDUSTRIAL BRANCH. Policies Issued fkom tS Upwards, with «T PARTICIPATION IN PROFITRI* PREMIUMS PAYABLE WEEKLY. For which a Collector will call. SPECIAL TABLES FOR CHILDREN. Policies of £20 and Upwardi, after Three Voars, can bo Burrondorod for Cash, or (or a Froo Policy. UJ'EKAL BKUULATIONS. NOTK.—The Govornnicnt not only brings In surance within the reach of nearly every man, woman, and child In the community, but pro vides tho description of policy and mode of pay ment boat suited to the requirements of each. D. If **»"""""» COMUMHIOB""" Hotels. XTATIONAL HOTEL, CAMBRIDGE, J3I WAIKATO. TOCRISTg TO ROTOMAHANA AND HOT LAKES Will find FIRST-CLASS ACCOMODATION at tho abovo Hotel. Every Attention to Travellers and Private Families. Tho Hedroonia aro Spacious and Woll Vcn illatcd. SAMPI.K HOOMS KOII COMMBROIAt THAVEI.- Wines, Alos, and Spirits of First Quality, SPLR.VIMD BILLIARD ROOM. Tho I'ropriutor hnajuut Completed Extensive Improvements. Kvorv Comfort and Convonlenco that Trovol era can desire is now Obtainable at tho NATIONAL HOTEL. HENRY GILLET, Proprietor. MASONIC HOTEL, DBVONPORT NORTH SHORE. W. H. PEARCB [las much pleasure in Intimating Hint the whole jf the oxtensivo additions and alterations to the Manonie aro now ilnnlly completed. Persons losirous of rcsldiiiK in this delightful district will, by patronising the abovo Hotol, rccoivo svery attention required to m.iko them happy md comfortable The rooms aro lofty, woll fcntiliitod, nently and elegantly furnwhed. Select Suites of ApnrtmentH. Private Sitting ■ooina. One of tho ilnost Uilliard-rooms in tho Colony, fitted with everything now and flrst ' Ha'tHlNG—Fresh and Salt WnUr. BUGGIES supplied in llvo minutes' notlco, wl H. PEAxiCB. WIIANGAREI HOTEL, OPPOSITE TIIK TOWN WHARF, WHANG ARE t. MRS LEA. Civility, attention, and Moderate Charges ian bo dopended on. Special rogard will bo paid to selling nothing )Ut tho Beßt Brands of Liquors. Saddlo Horses and Boats for Hiro. Trap meets Trains from all steamers. First-class Billiard Table, undor tho manage nont of uu experienced markor. Onlera by telegraph and lotters punotually ittondcd to. A. Q. BRIGHT, Manager. Public Notices. A UCKLAND BENEVOLENT A. SOCIETY. )FFICE: Over Upton's, Stationer, Quoen-streoU Hours of attondanoo, from 3 to 1 p.m., Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridayß. OENERAL COMMITTEE OF MANAGE MENT. PRESIDENT: . Hd Wonsnxp Tna Mayor ov Auckiakp, / VICE-PRESIDENTS: f. M. Clabk, Esq. Thb Hon. Col. II AtrMiiW. MEMBERS OF COMMITTEES Mesdameb— Bramb, J;, Esq. HItAMB BUDDLK, TnO3., ES<l. 3OSORAVB DALDT, CaPT., W. C. 30WIE GnEENWOOD,R.C.,ES<3. Hay, J. Maoffarlane, T.,Esq. IODD MURHAY-MOORB,DR.J. Mackfarlane, T. Nathan, L. D., Esq. Mathan, D. Peacock, Thos., Bb* White, A. Thornb, Wm., Esq. EXECUTIVE: Buchanan, Jno., Esq. Dando, Sydney, Esq. SooFHK, Tueo., Esq. Ewinoton, F. G., Esq. Keesinq, Ralph, Esq. TREASURER: SECRETARY; 3. C. McMillan, Esq. Tom. Duituy. This Society was called into exlstcnco atfja public mooting of citizens for tho purposo of relieving raises of sickness and destitution which tho Relieving Oillcer could not so woll deal with. Dhe frequent appeals to tho citizens of Auclc' land for charitablo aid have becomo burden some, and tho help given being unsj-stcnmtlo is not only ineffectual but somotimos wasted on 'lie undeserving. Convinced that the public will bo siivcd much annoyance from begging, and cxpenso, and that this organisation will do more real good to tho poor and noody than Isolated benevolent efforts, tho Committee ap peal for support. Thoy will administor with great cure all funds entrusted to them, and chuso strict inquiries to bo made into such ap plications for relief. Whenever possible they will try to avort a tendency to pauporism by getting work for men and women, thus making them self-reliant. You are. therefore, respect fully invited to pay to tho Treasurer, or any of tho Committoo. whatever you may feel disposed to give, to enable tho Committoe to carry out tho abovo objects. N. U.—Tho Secretary can generally bo seen at his private rosidonce, Wolloslcy-street W. (three doors abovo Nelson-stroct), any evening botweeD tho hours of 7 and S. MR ARCH. BUCHANAN, SOLICITOR. Offlco—St. Mungo Chambers (opposite Bank o£ N.Z. •l-street, mHE NEW ZEALAND TOBACCO -1 GROWING AND MANUFACTURING COMPANY (LIMITED). Head Office and Factory ! Auokxaiid.: IMPORTANT TO FARMERS, Tho abovo Company is desirous Of com municating with Farmers and others who are willing to grow Tobacco. Genuine Havanaand American Seed and all Information FRKK, which can bo obtained at my offlco, Mercantile Chambers, next^ankof^ow^and.^ Working Manager, December 1.1883. BLANKETS, Flannels, Sheetings, Cali coes, at specially low quotations for reli able goods.-Edwd. Tester, Drapei, Karanua hapeßoad, TTMBRELLAS, Ladies' and Children'a.in U Laventine. Twill, and Durablo Bilks. Imported direct, and for sale at tho very lowest Cash Prices.—Ed wd. Tester, Draper, Karanga nape Road. "TTELVETEENS, Flowers, Feathers, V Hats, and Laces—a Choice Assortment of New Goods.—Edwd. Tester, Draper, Karanga nape Road. _^_ DEVONPORT! DEVONPORTI and r^w^y^^ attention of tho inhabitants to the fact that he intends to trade on the principle of SnraU profits end quids returns,^ and trusts thus to secure the patronage of the residents. «.«. begs to solicit inspection of his new and varied stock. Orders promptly attended to.-Note ad dre^-EDGARJBLUCK, Church-street, Devon port.



Business Notices. Comb and Sb b / TUB / / OHOICB SELECTION /^/ /**/ CHANDELIERS, /V/ TANKS. BRACKETS. /V/TINWARE, GLOBES, tec. /V PLUMBING, AT y/ y/ GASFITTINQ, rows pbiom. V^ Vbellhanqing, &q. /^/ At Shortest NoUoeam / >"/ Town Price*. / / 0. MAY'S BUILDINGS, / / DKVONPOKT. i^OSTER AND HAMPSHIRE, Vv1 TOBAOCONISTB. QUKEN-STRBKT. OPPOSITE NBVADA HOTEL. C. & If. bee to iuform tholr Irionda and the gouoral public that they have Purchased the STOCK, BOWLING SALOON, SHOOTING GALLERY, eta., lately carried on by W. C. PoiiTKit. and that thoy intend keeping nono but the ilueet brando of Clears and Tobaccos, Cigarettes, etc.; also, a good aseortment of Meorschaum, Briar, and other Pipes, Crickoting Materials and Football Goods.—Note Uio Ad dress: Castor & Hampshire, Queen-st, opposito Noyada Hotel. jf TTVEVONPORT FURNITURE 3 \J WARKHOUSE. % H. J. TUItNKR !? O Is proparod to Supply, at the lowest < in Auoklaud prices, every kind of Furni- § tiire, Bedding. &c. >iJ Suites of Furniture Ronovatod and 2 -i madit equal to bow. jj H. J,T U R N E R, 0 Dkvonport. ¥OTICB TO HOUSE OWNERS. akdinjt, Papcrhangor, la nsw Prepared to Hiuiu Papw In a superior manner for lOd per piece, U any part et the town «r suburbs. Putatisg, &».. equally cheap. v. GLAI.UNG. Gaol float!, Kybor Pass. Post ordors punctually attended to. "DUBINBSS NOTICE, EDWIN N. LBQGE, COMIIBBBION MERCHANT, QUKEN-ST., AUCKLAND, Having dooided to add to his businona that of HOTEL AND GENERAL VALUATOIt, Has obtained the services of Mr HENRY J. BACON, a thoroughly compotont APPRAISER O£ seven yeare' practice in London and neigh bourhood and the last oightoen yeara in OtnKO and other parts of South and North Islands, and is Uicrofaro bow able to olTeet VALUATIONS, With groat advantago to clients, PROPERTIES. HOTELS, FURNITURE, FARMING STOCK, GROWING CHOPS, & GENERAL EFFECTS. N.B.—Special Arrangomcnta with Browcrs, Insurance Companies, Commiseion Agontß. etc. Business will in futuro bo carried on under the name of " LEGGB, BACON, & C 0.," FonT-STOKM - I I - Auckland, Opposlta Stak OBlco (new buildings). fTNION OIL, SOAP, AND CANDLB U COMPANY OJMITEDt. MANUFACTURKRS OF COMMON AND TOILET SOAPS, OANULES, PEANUT. AND OTHER LUBRICATING OILS. Boap and Candle Works t PaiwjbU. Oil WOTkfl! CUBTOMS-BTRBIT WKBT. Warehouse »nd OfBoMI 10W8B AtDBEI wifaan. Cash Purohasem of TAUOW. Delivery taken at their Pnrnoll Work* Qft Warahonae. ■ EDWARD HARTLEY, Architect, Stich bnry's Buildings, Quecn-Htreet. T HENDERSON. HOUSE. SHIP, SIGN, AND GENERAL ' DECORATIVE PAINTER, Np. 8. Wywpbam-btrket- Tfl 0 8 . J . HAKBUII. MANUFACTURER or CORN BROOMS, Auckland. nun I KAPAII mabk. •VfTARNOOK BROTHERS, TOAPANDOANDLK MANUFAOTURKKB. COX'S CREEK, RICHMOND. OrnCEl DURHAM-STREET, AUCKLAND Cash Purchasers of TallOW, Wool, Sheepskins, and Bone*. BtJTOHBR AND CO., FOBT-B*. V"> QCSEKST. WnABIf, STEVEDORES, RECEIVING AND FORWARDING AGENTS. WOOt STORE!) AND DDMPBD FOB SHIPMENT, OBADI TJBADI X> EA D I JUDICIOUS ADVERTISING IN EVERY BUSINESS IS THE KEYSTONK Off SUCCESS. Morchantß, Tradesmen, and those in business aro Informed that the New Zealand and Inter colonial News and Advertising Agoncy is now established in thoso Commodious and convem ontlysituatedpremiaes.No. 18, Shortland-slrept a fo'.t doors from the General Post-office. Jhe A xency la prepared to take advertisements for all papers In New Zealand and the Australian Colomoe; also, tor all the leading journals in ovory part ot the world. The Agency has the sole nrasrr to issue the theatrical paper known as the ENTR'AC'IIi In the Opera House and Thoatro Royal. Tho Afanager of the Agoncy having been ap pointed Agent and Correspondent for leading journals in all parts of the Australasian Colo nies, and being In receipt of Exchangos, has opened a well-lighted ana oommodious Reading Room for the convenience of his clionts. WILLIAM SYLVESTER PULFORD, NEW ZEALAND & INTERCOLONIAL NEWS & DVERTISING AGENCY, No. 18, Shoriland-street, Auckland. WILLIAM THOMAS, Corner of Lome and Victoria-streets, MONUMENTAL. MARBLE, AND GENERAL STONEMASON. ARCHITECTURAL SCULPTOR AND CARVER. Inscriptions Accurate and. Beautiful. Monument/*, Tombs, Headßtoneo, and every description of Stone Work at the Lowest Possible Prices for Town and Country. "MEW DRESSMAKER'S AND MIL- Xl LINER'S ESTABLISHMENT. - MRS DAVY has much pleasure in informing tho Ladies of the City of Auckland and Suburbs that she has commenced business in Hobson street, opposite Clyde House, as DRESS MAKER and MILLINER, and hopes, by endea vouring to please and by Reasonable Chargnu, to merit a share of the Ladies'patronage. Straw Hats and Bonnets Cleaned. Also, Music, Draw ing, and Wax and other Fancy Work taught by the Misses Davy CJUPERIOR CORKUGATJSD TANKS. J. L. KEAN Has for Sale a number of tho above, with Taps, ready for use, price 3Sa, at his shop, Wellesley iteeet East (next door to Crowthers Stables). K«e quantities of SpouUng, Kidgbig, and Down Pipes alwaya In Stock. Verandah Iron curved at toe shortest notice. Country ordert always receh-e hia prompt attention. Lead yyanbncs always on hamL W. L ■ * B BOOK HINDER. PAPKB BULKB. ACCOUNT BOOK MANUFACTUBKB, CBBXI «OOM AB0T» " BTAB " OlTICfc MIECHANTB' ACCOUNT BOOKB, IKBUBANOT AND MWlMfl BMIBTKB EOOEa BI'BOIALLY RUUBD AKB BOUND. Mnslo Koßarines, PnbUo Llbrwles. and Swa- Mnwo> ilySohoolßooksweUbound. 1 aAKBBP' SPECIAL RULED j»AX BOOKS. Eiblei, Prayer and Hymn Book! Re-bound. BAND AND OHOIB MOBIO BOOKS nUliffU --■-'•-



Business Notices. WH. SKINNER AND SON, • Buildera, Carpenters, and Joiners, Vulcan Lane. All Branches of the Building Trade executed by , Experienced Workmen.! _ Shop Fronta, Offlca Fittings, &c JHAJ'.LKS HESKKTH.] fALEX. AITKEN. JTBSKETH and AIT XE N CB. are glad to inform Ihoir customers ami the public generally that liavinfj Rolcl the. whole of ihrirhisi years stock of Clovers, etc., they :ir« in a position to oiler an entirely New Sloe); irrlvinf? per direct steamer Aoram<i, from Lon don, and per Hail Steamer from .San Francisco, aa under, all current ueason'a growth, consist ins of— WHITE CLOVKR (Trefolium repons) UEU CLOVER (Trefolium pretens) AI.HYKK CI.OVK.R (Tivroliuiii hybrida) COWGKASS (Trefolium pcrenne* BCARLKT (JLOVER (Trefoliumincarnatuml TREFOIL (Mcdicapro snpulina) LUCK I INK ('Miiclio'.-itfOxiln-u.) AIAfALFA (IHociiWiKi) Cluliana) TIMOTHY (Phleum Prateuia) CREST Kl> liunsiA I), (CyiiD.mrus iiristnlus) MICADOW FOXTAIL (Alopecurus pretcnais) SIIKKPS FESCUE (Festucaovina) WOOD MEADOW GRASS (Puanemorallal PRAIRIE (HpomuaSchroßflori) DOOB Olt ASS HAT-TAIL (Sporobolua clongatus) KYIS-GRASS (.Solemn porrvno Rcmpcrvlrons) COCKSFOOT (Duct) lia triomcrata) PURPLK (md (JUEtfN TOP ABERDEEN TURNIPS DEVONSHIRE GRKY STONK, WHITH STONK. and <iI,OBE TURNIPS SWEDE TURNIPS. They are also Agents for the Boncdust a* manufactured Dy the Auckland Mimurc Cora- Bany, Sydney Bonudusl. and Flour, Mineral and one Phosphates, Potato and Grass Manures, Poruvian Guano, Nitrulo of Soda, and other Artificial Manures; Oats, Miazo, Barloy, Beans, Peaß ;Coarao, Flno, and Ho*c Salt, Cobra, and Linseed Cake; New Zealand Flax and Tew, otc pHESTS OV DHAWERB Vory Handaome Chests of Drawers, In Rich Mottled Kauri, are now soiling at the following prices fot Cash:—The Duke of Edinburgh Chest of Eight Drawers (the bonnet drawer richly panelled with totara, bird, and leva rewa) J3<! 10s; Five Drawer Chosts, CA. The above articles have always given great Batiataotlon, aad be some more beautlfu] with age. W. NORRIK, Top of SuoBTUHD-STHsarr. Boots and Shoes* HENRY HURLE, BOOT AND SHOE MAKER (Noxt Holland & Butler), VIOTOItIA-STRKKT, AUCKLANDi Having purchased the GOODWILL AND STOCK Of the businosa lately carried on by J. J. AUSTIN, will hold a CLEARING-OUT SALE. And as tho entire Stock has been Bought Very Cheap tho Goods will be sold at a Great Reduc tion, as tho following quotations will ahow :— Mcn'a Elastic, il3; Women's, from Is; Child ren's, from Ja 6d; Men's Watertights, 10s; Hluchcra, 6s; Men's Shoes, from da Cd; Ladies', from 0s 6d. A splendid stock to chooso from. N.B.—We do all kinds of repairs to Boots and Shoes, whether purchased here or elsewhere. HENRY HURLK. Victoria-street and Karangahape Road. Books and Stationery. Q B L L I N 0 OFF. PRRJUSKS COMTNG DOWN. PREMISES COM IMS DOWN. PIIKMISKS COIIINO KOWN. CLEARANCE SALE. IMPERATIVE SALE. !N". G. Lennox IS NOW OFFERING HIS LARGE STOCKS OP BOOKS AND STATIONERY BOOKS AND STATIONERY AT SUCH THICKS FOR CASH AS DEFY COMPETITION, I'HIS IS A GENUINE CASH CLEARANCE SALE. •HE OWNERS OF PREMISES ABK GOING TO RE-BUILD. N. G. L. MUST REALISK- Books for Prizes Books for Libraries Books for Sunday-school Libraries School Books, as used in Public Schools School Copy Book 3 School Exercise Books School Slates School Requisites All kinds of Commercial Stationery Drawing Papers, Mounted and Unmounted I racing Papers Tracing Linen. ALL AT UKEATLV REDUCED PRICES. FOR CASH. FOR CASH. N". G. Lennox, IMPORTER OF BOOKS AND STATIONERY, 100, QUEEX-STKEBT, Auckland. Drapery lyr E W ri 0 0 D S. A. S N E D D E N, A. S N E D D E N, 63, QUEEN-STRKET, Has now openod his First Parcel o£ NEW AND SEASONABLE GOODS, and would request an early inspection. They have been well bought, and are marked VERY LOW. CASHMERE FRENCH MERINOS BROCHES SERGES NEW CHECKS WINCEYS VELVETEENS (in Black and all tho New Colours) ULSTERS DOLMANS JACKETS FOR CAPES SASH RIBBONS FUR TRIMMINGS A Splendid Assortment of— NEW WINTER HOSIERY BLANKETS, RUGS, SHEETINGS, ETC. MEN'S AND BOYS' CLOTHING in Great Varioty, A well-assorted Stock of Men's Mercery. OPPOSITE BANK OF NEW ZEALAND /^^ I "oiiiiRRKD \ Ipavmknt I I BYBTKM. I \* *J \^/ TAILORS, DRAPE RB MUAINERS, AND OUTFITTERS, HOBSON-STREET, HAVK A WELL-ASSORTED STOCK or thk BEST CLASS GOODS. All Tweeda thoroughly shrunk betore being made up, and Fit and Workmanship Guaranteed. The DF.rannKD Payment Stbtbm hM been found to be a great boon, by enabling those with limited incomes to procure necetsstli'iM 1» the easiest possiale way. rNSHTOTION si>'V!TKs> eft* Cuatomers receive 5 per oent Dhioount < (ono ahllllng In the pound sterling) oc all paiosla of 20a and upwards,



Honey. MONEY TO LEND, on Real Estate, In sumß ol £60 and npwardß,at the current rates of interest—Apply wm. 8. Coohrane, Fort} street. ONEY TO LEND, In large or email Bums, at usual rates of interest GONNELL ft COOPER, __________,'-- s_£_S__—_______ MONET'TOTENi), at a moderate rate of Interest—Apply to JACKSON & RUSSELL, Solicitors, Fort-Btreot. ONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage, of FiroKJlass Freehold Securities. W. COLKMAN, Solicitor, National Insurance Building*. ONEY LENT ON PROMISSORY NOTES, HOUSES, FURNITURE, SO, BILLS DISCOUNTED DAILY MORTGAGES NEGOTIATED,' JOHN W. HABDIB, Land, Commission, and Estate Aqbito, high-strket. auckjlawb. EXCHANGE ON NEW YORK AND LONDON, In atinw to suit, FOR SALE BY ARNOLD, HINES, & CO., Corner of Custom-house and Fort-atroew. MONEY TO LEND, in sums of £25 and upwards, at current rates of interest Apply to PETER OLIPHANT, Solicitor, High-street MONEY TO LEND, on Freehold Security, -at a low rate of interest- Burton and Napier, Solicitors, High-Btreet, Auckland. I ONEY TO LEND, at current rates of interest—Laishley and Jackson, Queen street. -_?O iitUi T0 LEND at Current d&'<V«"W Rates of Interest on Free ' hold Security. W. F. O'SULLIYAN. Shortland-street AUCKLAND PERMANENT 00- OPKRATIVB BUILDING ft INVIQT' MENT SOCIETY. OlTlcas 1 117, Qt~EH-SIBBRi LOANB granted upon approve* BeonrtHwi at Freehold or Leasehold Propertiesi ta mmi oi 620 to fifiOOQ, prinoipal and interest being repay able in Instalments at the following RedUC-D Rates for repayment of each —100 borrowed i-» -JTT7 JT7X**" lyear _ . I 0 0 101 DO lyean I - 1 016 108 B 8 Team _ — 11 8 121 8 B yean _ - II 13818 8 Syeare - - 7 1 11713 t lOyean. - .. 8 8 163 18 » And in the same proportion tor smaller or larger loans. DKPOSrrS.-The Society receives Money ot Deposit i — Ktrwable at 7 days' notice, 6 pei lent per annum ; repayable in 6 months, 6 per lent, per annum. _ JOHN BATGKR. Secretary. INDUSTRIAL AND PROVIDENT PERMANENT BUILDING. LAND, AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY OF AUCK LAND. LIBKEAL ADViNOES made on approver Freehold or Leasehold Properties for periods not exceeding TKN YEAR& Bmall MARGIS inly required. SCALE OF REPAYMENT REDUCED. FINES NOT ENFORED in oases of SlokneM 3i Want ot Employment. BORROWERB SHARE IN PROFITS. PART OR WHOLE OF THE ADVANCE MAY BE REPAID AT ANY TIME. INTEREST CEASK9 ON THIS PORTH» REPAID. Further particulars maybe obtained on appli cation at the Society's: offices, oorner of Qujcjm street and VolcaVLanb. GEORGE FRASER. Managgt. ONDON MORTGAGE, LOAN, AND DISCOUNT BANK, 60, BHORTLAND-STREET, Aoo-LA—) (Opposit- A. Clark & Sons' Warkhoub-), And Little CoUins-street, Melbourne. LOAMS ARE ADVANCED FROM £10 TO £1,000. ot>on personal, freehold, and leasehold security, repayable by Weekly, Monthly, or Qnarterfy Instalments, at Lowest Currant Rates. Advances made on Furniture without removal, and all classes of Merchandise. LoanbGranted upom Lite Policies, Leg ACira, bolls discounted at current rates. Loans upon Dxfosit of Deeds. Refati-bit by Easy Instalmkntb. FORMS GRATIS. _U oomm —aloations and interviews held strlotly confldentiaL __ " Bank ok Encland Notes Cn creep. TTICTORIA LOAN AND DISCOUNT AGENCY, HIGH-STREET, AUCKLAND, OFfOSIIE CIIJ OOUNOII. tUMBEBfI. monky advanced in sums of £10 to £1000 ON PERSONAL SECURITY, DEED 3OF PROPERTY, BOND WARRANTS, SHARES, &o. REPAYMENTS OAN BE MADE N WEEKM? OH OIIIEB INSTALMEKTS TO SUIT BORROWERS, COMMUNICATIONS CONFDOBNTAIj, POSTAL ADDRESS: BOX 90. Timber. OAPAKURA SAW MILLS, HUNUA. Having a largo supply of KAURI Logs,we are now prepared to Exeouto Orders toanyßize; drossed T. and G., etc. COULTHARD BROS. Stewart & Garlick, Agents, Fort>treet, Auckland. THE HOKIANGA SAW-MILL COMPANY (Limited), Having special facilitiOß for supplying Kauri Timber in long lengths, aro prepared to execute orders for same at low rates. A stock of Totara Piles and Baulk and Kauri Spars always on hand. Apply to r r CARDNO , Fort . stree t. THE UNION STEAM SAW, MOULD ING, SASH, AND DOOR COMPANY (LIMITED). WHOLESALE TIMBER DEALERS. MANUFACTURERS OF t DOORS, SASHES. SUPPLIES IN WHOLESALE LOTS) SCANTLING BOARDS (Rough and Drossed) CEILING BOARDS WEATHER BOARDS (Rusticated or E\ Edgod) FLOORING AND LINING ARCHITRAVES SKIRTINGS MOULDINGS (of any pattern) DOORS, SASHES, and TURNERY, DELIVERED at any Publlo Wharf in Auok land, or at the Company's Private Wharf, Mechanics' Bay. The Quality of the Company's Timber is Un surpassed, and Prices specially favourable for BuUdors, Contractors, and other Wholesale Buyers. STORAGE ACCOMMODATION Afforded by Arrangemont in Mechanics' Bay Yard. SORTING-UP ORDER 3 Ezeonted from Mechanios' Bay Yard without delay. QUOTATIONS AND PATTERN BOOKS On application at MECHANICS' BAY OR CUSTOMS-STREET. A CME CLEANSER & LIQUID BLUE. Ask for Scott & Co.'s Acme Cleanser, the strongest and leust injurious of any extract of soap at present bo'oro the public Ask for Scott & Co.'s Liquid Blue, the only gonuine Blueing to bo had; warranted not to sottlc or cloud linen, clothes, &c. To bo had o' M respectable Grocers.



Amusements. /CHORAL HALL. TO-NIGHT, AT 8, TONIGHT, AT 8. KENNEDY'C ENNEDY'IO FINAL FAREWELL .FINAL FAREWELL TO NEW ZEALAND. POSITIVELY THE LAST mWO •\TIGHTSI AST X W 0 IN IGH TS J TO-NIGHT! (FRIDAY) And MONDAY. PROGRAMME FOR TO-NIGHT. LAST NIGHT BUT ONE. "A NICHT WI1 BURNS 1" "A NICHT Wl' BURNS I" " A NICHT Wl' BURNS !" Mr Kennedy will give a brief Biographical Sketch of the Poet, and introduce each Song with appropriate and explanatory remarks. "A Man's a Man for a1 that" Burns "Ye Banks and Braes o' Bonnie Doon ". .Burns " Of a' the aitts the Wind can Blaw " Burns "0 Whistle, and I'll come to you, my Lad" Burns Recitation: "Addressto the Haggis " Burns I'ianoforte Duet.Reels and Strathspeys..Selected " My Heart is Sair for Somebody " Burns "The Deil's awa' with the Exerciseman"..Burns "Ac Fond Kiss "(Duet). Burns Pianoforte Duet. '"Burns's Selection" " The Bay of Biscay " (English Song) Davy MR KENNEDY WILL RECITE 11 TAM 0' SHA NT E R," "Theßirkso'Aberfeldy" (Trio) Burns "My Heart's in the Highlands": Burns "Last Mar a Braw Wooer" Burns "The WearyPund o'Tow" Burns "Auld Lang Syne"., Burns i MONDAY NIGHT (A NSW PROGRAtdUE), THE LAST TIME FOR EVER. narMR KENNEDY AND FAMILY DE PART FOR SYDNEY ON TUESDAY PER WAIRARAPA.-SS So Performances in Suburbs ob Interior. Admission—3s, 2s. Is; Children half-price. Tickets at Lennox's. Children in arms not admitted. R; KENNEDY, Manager. WOODYEAR'S ELECTRIC f( IRC DS. LECTRIC UIKCUS. ski --wraijspi s CIRCUS ™EY_COME. CIRC US CIRCUS LAST NIGHT BUT ONE CIRCUS CmCUS ELECTRICCIRCUS. BlßCul CIRCUS LASfNIGHTBCTONE CIRCUS GREAT LONDON EQUESQUIRICULEM. ALL THE STAR ACTS. TO-NIGHT! TO-NIGHT! ON THE RECLAIMED LAND. LAST NIGHT BUT ONE OP THE GREAT BLONDIN, AT SEVEN O'CLOCK; CIRCUS CIRC U S CIRCUS CIRCUS AT EIGHT O'CLOCK. Secure Tickets early and avoid crush. Great Two-pole Tent. Seating for 5,000 pooplo. Admission: Pit, 2s; Stalls, 3s; Chairs, 4s; Children, Half-price. TO-MORROW (SATURDAY), AT 2.30, GRAND MATINEE. CHILDREN FROM ALL CHARITABLE IN STITUTIONS INVITED FREE. ROBT. LOVE and St. CLAIR JONES. Agents. Tenders. ■VTEWTON AND ARCH HILL ROAD Jj| BOARDS. Tenders will be reoeived by tho above Boards till MONDAY next, the 21st inst.. for Carting Broken Metal and Spaulß from the Stockade for tho current year. Tenders may be addressed to the Chairman of either Hoard, of whom particulars may be obtained. R T. WARNOCK, Chairman N.R.B. April 17.1884. mo BUILDERS. EXTENSION OF TIME. Tenders will be received until noon of MON DAY, April 21, for Additions to Sale Yards, Dnrham-Bfaeet, gp BARTLEY- m O B" U I L D E R S. Tenders will be received up to noon on TUESDAY, the 29th instant, for the Erection in Brick-work of the Aurrora Hotel. PUnsandspeomcat^nsatiur^ce^ rp O BUILDERS. Tenders ate required for Two 2-story Cottages offPonßonby Road by noon of WEDNESDAY, April 30th. THOSj HOLDER, Architect. rpENDERS will be received until Tues -1 day. the 22nd April instant, for the Erec tion of a Galvanized Iron Fence on a Brick and Concrete Foundation in Wood-street, Ponaonby. —Particulars can be obtained at the office of Mr E. T. Dufaur. Solicitor, Queen-st. Auckland. m O BUILDERS. Tenders will be received until noon of SAT URDAY, the 18th inst, for Additions and Al terations to Villa Residence, St. Stephen's Road, Parnell. Plans at my Office Canada Buildings. fl-g^y p. WADE, Architect. rp O BUILDERS. Tenders will be received until Noon of MONDAY, the 2lßt, for the Erection of a Wood Cottage in Vincentßtreet Plans at my office, Can^a Buildings.^ & m O BU I LDE RS. Tenders are required for Two Cottages, corner Picton-Btreet and Selwyn-strest, by noon 26th April, for Mr Wm. Malcolmson. R> Next "Herald" office. Queen-street. mENDERS Wanted for Extensive X Additions, etc. (in Brick) to Shakespeare Hotel.-Plans, etc.. to be seen at my Office till Architect Fisher's Buildings, Queen-street Sporting. J±. N E M OS CONSULTATION ON PAPAKURA CUP, Run on April 23rd, 1881, iB now open. Unlimited Number of Shareholders at 6b each. Will Positively Close April 22nd. First Horso 10 per cent. Second Horse .. .. 20 per cent. Third Horse .. . • 10 per cont. Others (divided) .. .. 30 per cent Application by letter only, enclosing two stamps for replies. A. NEMO, care F. Tomlinson, Barrel Hotel, Parnell. UEEN'S BIRTHDAY RACES, DUNBDIN. WiU Close 21st MAY, 1881. 6 000 MEMBERS AT JQS. BIRTHDAY HANDICAP. First .. •• *6?0 Second 300 Third 150 Others (divided) 250 £1,300 CASH AWARDS, I ? « :: :: :: :: £™ 6 25 .. .. •• •• |50 lo :: I :: :: :: :: 1 3 : ll :: " : 8 38 I! 5 .. ~... 180 133 : avroo Each Ticket hab NINE CHANCES. Please send Post-office orders when con venient, and enclose two stamps for replies. N B.—Early application necessary. Tina Con sultatlon wifl remain open till advertised, daw o dosing. Should the number of application exceed 6,000. an additional number of Prize will bo included. AStAXAmtJAt Care of Mr Abraham, Box 351, Post-offloo, Dunedin.



Amusements. \ BBOTT'S OPERA HOUSEj Lessees J. P. Macdonald and Co. Doors apcn at 7.15; commence at 7,15. Carriages at 11. THIS (Friday) EVENING, APRIL 18, jj GEAND FASHIONABLE NIGHT! "yOUTH ! f YOUTH ! I 1 youth/ tf3" THE RKIGNING ATTRACTION! *E* OUR TRADE MARK: At a Quarter to Eight "STANDING ROOM ONLY!" THE THEATRE THRONGED 'NIGHTLY' WITH BRILLIANT AUDIENCES TO WITNESS ' A THK GREAT MORAL DRAMA, jsg YOUTH "SrOXTTH'. II YOUTH "In tho kixicon of YOUTH . i YOUTH youth, which fate re- Y°U,TH YOUTH servos for a bright YOUTH YOUTH manhood, there's no YOUTH YOUTH such word us tail."- YOUTH YOUTH Bulvvor Lytton. YOUTH YOUTH YOUTH J. R. GREVILLE, The STRONGEST COMPANY ovor organised. TO PARENTS AND GUARDIANS. In the oldon days tho apprentices ol tho City • of London were taken onco a yoar by tiieir masters to see the play of "George Barnwell," j at Drury Lane Theatre, to warn them of the , snares, and temptations of that great city, and j against the whiles of those beautiful! but un- j scrupulous creatures who have brought desola tion to so many happy homes. This moral play I saved many a young man already on tho brink of deßtructl(OT,andwo trust that "Youth,"at pre sent playing at the Opera House, may do the same good work, by holding the mirror up to nature and pointing out in all their nakedness the temptations, deceptions, and depravities of which young men must beware. Every father i and mother should take tholr sons. Every guardian should take his wards.and teach them the great moral lesson. YOUTH ! vnnTTT I YOUTH! ! YOUTH! iOUTHI YOUTH! Produced undor the supervision of W. G. CAREY AND H. E. WALTON. Stage Director Mr J. W. Hazlltt, Prices op Admission :—fis, Ss, Is. Box Plan at Lennox's, Stationer. In order to avoid the crußh, STALLS and PIT TICKETS can be procured at Abbotts Hotel, next door to tho Theatre, and will be admitted a quarter of an hour before tho general public. N.B.—Omnibußoa for the various suburbs will be in attendance every evening after the per formance. J. P. MACDONALD, Managor. J. W. DODGB, Business Manager. DANCING. DANCING. Masonic Haix, Pbinges-st. Prof. Bernard's Claßses at above Hall. Adults, Wednesdays. 7.30 p.m.; Juveniles, Satur days, 3.30 p.m. Special Select Waltz Glasses for Ladies only, Thursdays, 10.30 a.m.; After noon, 2 p.m. Intending Pupils must apply early tho number being limited for each class. Terms: Gentß.. £1 ss: Ladios and Juvenilcß one guinea. Select Classes, £1 ss. Private Lessons daily in New Valse, &c. Residence, 75, Hobson-strcet Cards at Upton'a, Queen-street. TRANCING AT PONSONBY. Ladies and Gentlemen desirous of joining Prof. Bernard s EVENING DANCING CLASS At Miss Him. b, next St. John's Churoh, Pon- , sonby Road, must apply early to Miss Hill or \ to Prof. B. Ist Term begins THIS (Tuesday> EVENING, Bth April, at 8 o'clock. . Terms, £15s. Highway Board Notices. DEVONPOBT ROAD BOARD DISTRICT. NOTICE.—A Special Mooting of tho Board will be held on MONDAY, 21st inst., for tho purpose of altering the Valuation Roll. AH persons wishing their names placed thereon must send in particulars of their claim on or before that date, and those having sold pro perties and desiring their names taken oft tho Roll must produce the consent in writing- of the parties whose names they wish substituted. By order of the Board. BENJ. TANNER. Secretary. Edncational. TTNIVERSITY COLLEGE/ \ The Lectures of the present term will com mence on WEDNESDAY next, the 16th inst. The commencement of tho Lectures, on Law will be subsequently advertised. , v All Persons (not merely University ot College students) are admissible to each Course o£ Lectures on obtaining Cards of Admission from, the Registrar. No preliminary or other examin- j ation is required. _ The First LecturJT&f each Course is open frca to the Public. The first Lectures will bo 1 delivered as follows:— WEDNESDAY, 16tii INST.—3 p.m., English ' Period: 5 p.m., Physics; 6 p.m., Junior Latin Composition j 7 p.m., Biology. THURSDAY, 17th—3 p.m., Botany; 6 p.m., Mechanics ; 7 p.m., Mathematics. FRIDAY, lSin —3 p.m., English Composi tion; 6 p.m., Latin Translation ; 8 p.m.. Chemistry. MONDAY, 218T—3 p.m., English Language: 7 p.m.. Senior Latin Composition, also, % i. p.m., Geology. Greek Lectures will be arranged according to the Class. The Professor of Classics and Eng lish, and the Professor of Mathematics will Lecture in the house called "Admiralty House, in Short-street; and the Professors of Chemistry and Natural Science, in Eden-street. : ' - Time-tables may bo had on application to tha Registrar. ■ ■ The Registrar's Office, in Eden-street, is open, every day from ten a.m. to twelve. R, KIDD, Registrar. "VTEW SCHOOL AT MOUNT EDEN.' EDEN HOUSE SEMINARY, Eden Valo Road.—The Misses Hewitson (formerly of Forest Hill, London) have Opened the above Establishment, in which they will receive Pupils to Board and Educate. The domestic; arrangements are under the supervision of Mrs Hewitson, all of whioh are made with a view to render it a Home. The Course of Instruction comprises:—Thorough English, MUBic.Singinß, French, and Drawing, Plain and Fancy Needlework. DAH/Y AND WEEKLY JOARDERS BY SPECIAL ARRANGE MENT. Private Lessons in Music. ERR LOUIS TUTSOHKA, IMP. ACADEMY OF MUSIC, VIENNA. Begs to announce that he has settled perman enfly in Auckland, for the purpose of receiving ' pupils for Singing, Pianoforte, Violin, and Other Stringed Instruments, Harmony, etc. . Terms at A Eody's Auckland Musio Warehouse, Queen- 1 street; or at Herr Tutschka's Rtaldence, Somer ; set House, Grafton Road (within 2 minutes walk of Choral Hall). ' MUSIC A L.—Mr Nevhxe George Babnett (Fell. Coll. Org., London), Pro fessional Teacher of Musio, gives instruction in io various branches of Music-Study—Piano orte Organ, Harmonium. Singing, Harmony, General Theory, So., &C—For particulars apply at Eady's Music Warehouse, Queen-street. TTymnasiuml gymnasium j V3T UNION TEMPERANCE HALL, ALBERT-ST. W. M. CARROLLO, Professor of Gymnastics, having secured the above Hall for Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, and fitted it up with Horizontal Bars, Parallel Bars, xUngs, Trapeze, Military Horse-JumplngStands, Singlesticks, Rope Climbing, Indian Clubs, Dumbbells, and Boxing, will open and be pre pared to receive gentlemen on MONDAY Even ng, April 2lst, at 7.30. Terms: Adults, 21b per quarter; Boys under 17 years, 10s 6d, for We*' nesdays and Saturdays only. Number limited to 40 in each class, in order to keep it select, 1 N.B.—Schools attended, and gentlemen catt be met at the above for Private Lessons any time in the day in Boxing, etc. For terms apply W. M. Carrollo, 110, Grey-street. TITR MARTIN SWALLOW, PROFESSOR OF MUSIC, REMOVED TO 100, GREY-STREET. Terms (for 1 hour's lesson a week):—3 Ghijtbab a Quarter, at Mr Swallow's Residence, or at Eady's Musio Warehouse. i Guineas a Quarter at Pupils' Residenew. I\/T U F. B. WOOD HA M, JjlL Teacher of the , PIANOFORTE AND HARMONIUM.; Address Care of Mr A. Eady, Auckland \Tnsio Warehouse Queen-street. ■VfEWTON- GRAMMAR SCHOOL—Rev. J3I Peter MasoriJ&A.—The Second Quarter will Commence on Wednesday, tho 16th inst. "AINTING.—Mr W-Atkins begs to'in form Pupils that the SeoonSQuarter com mences SATURDAY, April 19. Terms, '<?na guinea. ' ' : "' MRS REVITT, Teacher of Music and Singing, Scarboro'. Terrace, Parnbll. Turn down lane by Messrs A. and G. Brooks'si Boot and Shoe Manufactory. Quarter dates from first lesson. . ■ ■• , Til DU C A TIO N A L.—General and Mra Xl 4 STODDARDre-opon School on the 21st In stant. Vacancies for a few Boarders. Promises and jrrounds large. Terms modoratc—Green Hill, Onehunga (close to Presbyterian Church). April, 1884. '; :' ' . . Le . s so TsT ■.a ; IN GERMAN, LATIN, &C. Forterms^pplg E N 8 B N , . . 99, HOBBOK-STBKKT, .I