The Auckland Evening Star.

VOL. XXIV-.—NO. 4,355

AUCKLAND, N.Z., WEDxNESDAY, APRIL SO, 1884.

PRICd: ONE PJfitfJNY.



Hliippina:. £ X - "OACI.FIC MAIL STEAM I^THKOUOH THK UNITE! " ' ' KTA'I;I« OF AMERICA, VIA HONOLULU, TO GREAT BRITAIN. Under I'osinl Contract with tho Governments 01 New Zealand and New South Wales. Paasonncra booked through to Liverpool LoKil.in. ur Paris, yin tho Great Overland Roac of America, via tho Slctui.era of tho AtlantU Lines) from New York. Date of ! Dato of Steamer. Tons.' Sailing to; Siiilinffto ! : Sydney < 'Frisco. ~ 7 i8&l Onor.rhont ISSI. Zealandia 3,200 Mny 3 Jlay.27 Cityof Sydney.... 3,-l'io .May HI ,Inne2l Australia 3,200 .hme l>S July 22 FARKS:- F\ rat-claas f-t® and upivarda ■--~,,,..,..,, i',SC"3lid and upwards lurtii-cUiss to San Francisco £10 Btocrago.. *20 Throiißh Cabin Passencers are permittod to lav ovc-r at Honolulu, or any of tho cities of the United Stales, not to exceed six months. SOUTHERN PACIFIC ROUTK. PnssßiiKors to and from Europo may, without extra cost, avail themselves of the SoUTriERX Pacific Railkoam and its connections, thereby a-vnidinK the winter cold of the Northern route, Xo Sliiiipini; Orders will bo issued after i p.m. on the day before tho jailinß of steamers for San Francisco, tor freight rates and all other Information imply to THOS. T. GAMBLE, Agent, Lower Queen-street. TTNION STEAMSHIP '\ViSi22irti +-J COMPANY OF NEW i jtS j<csS\ ZKALAN U ILIMITKD),! li TIME TABLE.—ArniL. FOB TARANAKI. NELSON, PICTON, WEL LINWION, LVTTKLTON, AND WEST COAST PORTS (from Manukau). Bteamer. | Date of Sailing. | Rotouua | Wort., »0,11 n.m. I — vVanaka I On arrival of mail I — FOR UISBORNE, NAPIER. WELLINGTON LYTT&LTON, AND PORT CHALMERS (from Auckland). Manapouri 1 Fri., May 2, noon | — Waikabapa I Thurs., Slay 8. noon I — FOR GISBOKNE, NAPIKR, AND WEL- LINGTON. South. Cross I Tues., May (5,5 p.m. I — ' FOR MELBOURNE (via Bluff). ManapoukU I Fri., May 2. noon j — Wairarapa 1 Tliura., May 8, noon I — ■~. tCalls at Hobart. FOR SYDNEY. RoTQMAnANAI Tues., May (i, fip.m. | — FOR GREYMOUTH. Omapkre I Tues., May li, noon | I FOR SUVA AND LEV UICA. Penguin I Mon., May 5, 5 >m. | — (No carKO after nuon). FOR RUSSELL AND KAWAKAWA. Manapouiu I Wed., 30,5 p.m. I — Cargo must be booked and alongside Tw- Houms beforo advortised time of doparturo. Passage Tickets must be taken at the Con pany's Office (Auckland Branch). Fort-strer.t. •• r „ £\KI XN T LIN F Ms^s?;k \J „ 'tl-. -:,--'A." ... , . \?7i' J&' Under contract with theN«> -•«•■>> "■ .*■"-»- * Pnulh Wales Government f< IVconvtyntiftoof Mftila. Tiio ffiifowina riteamshipß bel-»nsini? to 0 O'-'-ii- < i> aiiii ;iio I'acille Co. will leal SVDVV) o-i' r.IK'.nntJHNE on the undo S^mii? d^Bfor IIONJMVN.vIaAnBLAID! !;!!<(.■(! (JAUCIA (at steamers option), SUii.. tsid NAPLES:- Steamer. From Sydney. |lTrom Melb'urnn. LiouniA May 10 May 10 IBKHIA May2l May ,TO Potohi June!! June 12 Orient luno2o Junc-'b And iortniahtly thereafter, i-j ~>u"h '■ ' fo London, £21 to £74. i>. /,.",'■■'■•!> ',-ru!i ijpeciui advantages t>: i,' ■'■:■':■ 'i n,v.^-. !<':^ "New Zealand. Secpn.-' r i- .;V-'.^s- vr.-M by < i,-if -i« st«wner are provide rift, ;:•.,-,",„ y:\-:\i>* \n ••<} :!ney or Melbourne. N*t'?fc; W LONiWN 17 RaU.-Specis .^...;.„;.,,.,-ii t .. ~; ad o with itesato Cook and Son ")]"lim i'^-i:i- fif'throush ticketa at greatly re ?" C'^!-'Acka FliOAl I.O>:DON.-SBecialfacib \'L'\ ...lnrdort fur brii^'inK out iriends an. fte'l-itivVs l»y pro-p.-.yinent of Die passajse-mone: UISTUBN TICKETS, avaflable fo' U a-.v jk'cd at tho following rates : p|frftc:;;,,.,;: _ - - -^17 PARCKIf IIBOOK'KD fiIKOUGH'to LON OOW at Koduced Hales. • Asents in New Zealand. *■ - "IVTORTHERN STEAM j3jZ~&3[ -LI SHIP C - (LEV«TEI))- and other Ciroum stances Permitting.) FROM QUKEN-STIIEET WHARF. JTOR TAURANGA AND BAY OF PLENTY PORTS. " STKAMBR. I DATE OF SAILING. Glonolß I Thurgday. 1. 5 p.m. Wellington Monday, 5, 7 p.m. Wellington Thursday. 8. 7 p.m. Glonelg Monday, 12 5 p.m. GlenelK Thursday, 13, 5 p.m. Wellington Monday, 19, Jp.m. Wellington Tnursday, 22 ; , p.m. Connects atTauranga for Opotiki fitaffa and Bay of Plenty Porto every Tnesday. , For RtrssKii., Whanqaroa. and Manbonpi. Glenelg j Monday, 5, 6 p.m. Wellington Monday, 12. / p.m. Glenelg Monday. 19, l> P-m. Wellington I Monday, iti.JT^m. For Whanoabbi. Wkanqakki Heads, and ■" Majigapai. . Tj^S-figor I Every Tuesday.'/ p.m^ M^pZ^T-TlCxrerv Tneaday and Friday. 7 p.m. Kowena "jKvcryThuraday, 7 p.m. ■ ■ FROM MANUKAU. For Waitara. . Trcjyle [Wednesday, April 30, 2 p.m. ■ —" for Hokiaxga. , Argyie^ "jrnnadav. C. 1 P.m. ~ _ ea ny^Offlco:j^o^.^c L en-stoeetJ : u^and^ 8.8. ARGYLE F" —hit WAITARA.—Tho s.s. DOUGLAS •n i «i Ondran-a Wliarf as above will nermitting) ■ WCI HURSI AY May 1, Vt 1 p.,n.-Northcm Company (Limited), Auckland; or. A. Barnes, Onehunga. ■ " T Q~s! CO ROM AND EL. THOMAS SCOTT, MASTER. TUJJ! TABLK. .Leaves Auckland r~^vcs Coromandel. April. .Wednesday, 30, 8 a.m. Wednesday. 30; 1 p.m. jf^y, • Thm-Bda.v, 1,12 noon Friday, 2, 2p.m. Saturday, 3712n00n OTEAM TO THAMES, J&&4T to Connecting wltof^er FBOIiI AUCKLAND: ■ —ru^isg^iiEi^p^ Wed. 1.4.30 p.m. j _ p'^ Thura. 15.30 p.m. j __ 5 p , m . Fri. I — I „ I — — i _^ 33R^ih^pH^Ll5i^5* Wed. 19 a.m. i H p.m. Thurs. 110 a.m. . _ — Fri. I H am. j _ • \% p.m. & TmNß> Agent ß.



SliippinK. rTU'E NEW ZEALAND t^^^^^p, KOR LONDON DIRECT. The splendid Clipper LOCil JIREDAN 100 Al at Lloyds. SinO tons. 11. Cuinming, Master, is now lecoiving earso, and will have quick despatch. A3 the greater part of her cargo is now engaged, early application for space is necessary. Apply to THK NKW ZEALAND SIIU'I'INC COMPANY (LIM I TED). Age ntS. '/£ TJIOK LONDON DIUECT ;<&&&.& JO Tll° diPl'er haniuo 3^j^g^_ ALASTOR, "^S^^^ Al at Lloyd's, HI tons, Captain Olazebbooic. ■ ( This \essel having the greater part of her cargo engaged will luivo quick despatch. For freight or passage apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO., 18. Qufon-streot. A, * »- I"\EVONI'OUT STEAM JpZ^Pfc^h ■*-* FKRRY COMPANY Tho abovo company have a Stoanior always on hand at shortest notice for TOWING, PICNIC PARTIES, AND FISHING EXCURSIONS. J. R. D. BAKER, Trafllo Manaseri , j-j. TVTEW STEAMER ON Jm&k^K -L^l THK KAIPARA. Th° now and fast s.s. NKP- TUNE will leave Helcnsvillo for Dargavihu and intermediate stations) on Tuesdays and Thursdays, after tho arrival of the 7.15 a.in. train from Auckland; returning from Dargavillo on V»>KlMßdays and Fridays, at 5.30 a.m. Curco to te>consigned to care of J. M. LOU AN', s.s. Neptiino. Saloon Faru, 8s; return Ticket available for two weeks. Saloon Fares (Single), sb. *je "PASSENGERS' LINI sd%23Bs iw OF PACKETS TO NHW Owned by THE SHAW, SAVttli ft ALBION SHIPPING CO. (Limited), 81, Leadenhall-street, London. The above line of Bhlps are regnlar traders to all the principal ports In New Zealand. They are clipper ships, classed. Al at Lloyds, and commanded by experienced masters. The bill of fare is most substantial, and of the but quality, and the accommodation roomy ana convenient. Tho undersigned are empowered to grant passages from London to New Zealand, pay ment for which have been guaranteed in the colony. Return ships to London also leave at almost regular Intervals. Full particulars on application to L. D. NATHANJt CO,, 1 OWEN & GRAHAM, VAffenU. CRUICKSHANK & CO..J Tj-101l SALE (PRI V A T.ELY). The favourito s.s. LALLA ROOKH. Tonnago : Gross, GO; Net, 16. Now trading botween Jlanulcau and Waitara. For further particulars apply to O. JOHNSTON, General Manager Synth Krltlsh Insurance Co., Qiiecn-Htrei!t_Auck]and. xjt jt TXrAIUKU AND ONE" jffiK^S II HUNGA STEAM &gi&Ms33£S.\ VIGATION CO. (Limited). TIME TABLE.-S.S. MA^ TUKAU. Apart, 1881. Leave Onehunga: Ixjavo Waiuku I April. April. 30-Wed., 9 a.m. 30-Wed., 1.30 p.m. All freights payablo beforo delivery of goods. J. BAKU BROWN. alanaging Director & j- _'rriHE KAMCfCOLLIEKV ( a»|K| X COMPANY'S fast and ■"^^^^^^" S.S. WAITAKI, U2 tons rcKisier, 120 h,p., Capt. J. Ckawvohu, will bo despatched aa under, from Railway Wharf— FOR WHANGARKI, WHANGARKI HF-ADS, MANGAPAI, AND PARUA BAY. From Auckland: From Whangarel: AI'HII.. Wednesday, SOtli, S p.m. May. Monday, if, S p.m. Friday, 2,10 a.m. Wednesday, 7. 8 p.m. Tuesday, fi. 2 p.m. Monday, 12. 8 p.m. Friday,!), !).3O a.m. Wednesday, 11, S p.m. Tuesday. i:t. 11.30 a.m. Monday, ill. S p.m. Friday. V\. in a.m. Wednesday, 21. 8 p.m. Tuesday. SO, 2 p.m. Monday. »«. S p.m. Friday. 2:1. I p.m. Wednesday. 2S, 8 p.m. Tiii-s.hiy. ■•!, :i.:to a.m. _ Kriday. .10, ID a.m. A COACH run? in connection with the steamer to Waipu from tho Hcuds. Passage Tickets must be taken at Company c Office. Ha, Qucon-stroot, orlQucon-street Wharf, Auckland. X r *- CJTEAiVI TO WADE and J&^d^^k O PUHOI.—Tho S.s. TAM- Jftcm . ffiHHL>n'.g tt a X' TK R will leave as >runder (weather permitting) :— Auckland to Wade. Wade to Auckland. 30-Wednesday, 1 p.m. 1-Tliursday, 12 noon 2—Friday,' 5 p.m. 3—Saturday, 12 noon Orders and Small Parcels to bo left at K. Mo- Keown's, Quecn-strcot Wharf, or W. ,S,\V hitley, Queen-street. Not rcaponsililo for goodß or par cels without shipping note. . — ~JlIzFs4- Q team t0 LONDON. COMPANY. FOR LONDON DIRECT. VIA COIiOMBO Leave Leave Steamer, Sydney. Melbourne, ~ 1884. I 18H Rn ,,,, April 30 MayG sii v"Vox *w »' May' 2° PakkamattaV.:. May2S June 3 CAKTJIAGi! •J 1"10^ J r UnCJ 7 Ravknna Juno 25 July 1 And thenceforward eyiry alternate week- Paßqomrera and cargo booked to London, Mar- J eilfeß.litaly,Kt'ypt, India, China, and Japan "RBtteSte issued both to first and second UTi passengers at especially low rates. Cheap reserved accommod£t;.on can be obtained in this TSgertoking at Airland secure special advantages. For B u Pa^l«|g^to & co<) Agent& 18, (Jueen-Btreet, Auckland. Insurance. ~~ •, •.,i .■ :, iK,SUI< AN U i t , iAJAu'Aii \\il UK AND MARINE). r-n-i..! ...ei.000,000. Pa?d-i. P and'Rose^eFunds...... ..£400,000. PROTFXTION RliOM PIKB on IVtABJ?? L°SS Can be KfkeCtkd in this OoMPiUT. CLAIMS MET WI^PROMPTITUDB AND JAMKS BUTTLE, Manager. GOVERNMENT LIFE INSURANOB. IwI=o^ BUIIjDINOBI IHB OHM NBW IBAtANB MM OinOl. 3OVERNMENT SECURITY, MUTUAL INSURANCE, LOWEST PREMIUMS. Thfl Ordlnarr Branch Offers an In.mM of P,\ '00 at the premium charged elsewhere for £1,000, equivalent to . AfJ IItMKMATB BONUS OF £200, In addition to Full Participation In Profltl. WORKMAN'S INSURANCE SpeciaUy provided for in the INDUSTRIAL BRANCH. POLICIES ISSUED TOOM tt UPWAItDB, WITH PROMTS.-« PREMIUMS PAYAULB WKKKLY. For which a Collector will re.lL SPECIAL TABLESTOR CHILDREN Free T^Fsalb" by"Fhe "undersigned \J SOD Sacks Feed Oats 100 Sacke New Zealand Jfolzp inn Snnks Fowl Wheat li. Cases Canterbury Cheese Onions, Potatoes Hams and Bacon Corned Beef, pOJb. kegs. WHOLESALE AND RETAIL. ALBERT AND ROBERT EATON, REMOVED TO CO-VIMERCE-STREEX ivujiv/ piQux to JoscphCraig 8).



Laud and Estate Agents. r\ n as. QSMONi), 7 LAND AND MONIGTAIIY AUKNT, 116, QUKKN-HTKKKT (Adjoining ft Tonka and Co.'B). TKLEPHONK-NO. 185. BANKEBBI Nationul Hank of Now Zealand (Linutod). Mortgages and Leans Negotiated. Rents and Interests Collected. Money Invested oii Firjt-clasa Securities without charge. Estates monagou tor abscnteos. Valuations and Arbitrations undertaken. Native Land affairs specially understood. Housob to Let and Properties for Sale placed on my Hat freo of charge. Kvcry deaeription of landed property bought or sold to order. Largo Bums to lend on first-class securities, pROPERT IES° F0 R gAL E. BYMONDB-STRKET—Allotment33 x lOO.in the best part of Syinonds street, £15 per foot. «2,800-IN THK CENTRE OF THK CITY—A large and commodious Store, built of Concrete and llriuk, with largo Dry Collars, on an Al lotment 10 feet by 82 feet Oincließ. Buildings valued about £1,500; tho allotment worth at least £50 per foot. With ilrat-olosn terms. am FOR AN BROOMKD HOUSE and good allotment, situated near Mr Morloy's Storo on tho Great North Koad. A chance seldom mot EPSOM—Six and a-half Aores, all main road frontage; high position; would cut up into choice building lots. Prlco, £30i) per aca-e. Terms. £550 cash ; balance, 5 per cont. NORTHCOTE—£IBO for a New Four-Roomed COTTAGE and a very Large Allotment, situ ated near tho Wharf. £75—ALLOTMICNT adjoining tho abovo;eaay terms of paymont. PJtNROSE—An unequalled Site of 2} acres for a residence, Bituated on rising ground, com manding one of tlio grandest views in tho neighbourhood of Auckland. This sito must bo seen to bo appreciated. Prico, £200. PAREMAREMO—B2 Acres. £4 per aero. HKLLYER'S CKEKK—BO Acres. £1 per acre. MOUNT EDKN—Four Large Allotments, in a lending position. Price for the four, £100. MOUNT EDWN-First-elass 7-ltoonk'd JluuHe, with detached wash-house, and all necessary outbuildings on Allotuient 210 feet drop, has 2 good frontages. Price, £(>GS, with good terms. MOUNT EDEN—Something unusual. Throo Acres of Lund, commanding an extensivg view, which cannot be built out. This pro perty would bo a grand position for a gentlo man's residence, or would cut up to grout advantage. Price, £1,000. AVONDAIJC—Ton Acres of rich Volcanic Land, withl-Roomed House and.outbuildings. There aro orchards in full bom-ing, and good strawberry beds. The remainder of tbo land is laid down in grass. To a market gardener ' this property, at tho prico, means v small fortune. Price, £GOO, with good terms. CITY FREEHOLD (closo to the now Town Hall site)—A Large Allotment, with three new 4 roomed Houses. This proporty .is cloeo to Queen und Grey-Btreets. Prico is £700. Cot tages bring in a regular rontal of £1 (is tkl per week, PONdONHY (Pompallcr Terrace)—An Allot ment with good view ; £3 10s per foot. PONSONUY (Chureh-slrect)—Allotment 38 x 100; £3 Ss. with easy terms. PONSONBY (Shelly lleneh Koad) —An un equalled Corner Allotment 100 x 165 feet; a grand site for a A'illa Residence, as it com mands a line view of the harbour; or would be moat suitable for a largo Storo and other buildings. Price, only £4 per foot; easy terms. BIRKEMIEAD—Ten Acres, large.roiid front age, a lot of largo kauri trees. Price, £22 10s per acre (adjoining property from £H0 per acre in £50). This property is an especial bargain ; it was bought cheap, bo will be Hold cheap. HKLENSVILLK — 220 Acres Splendid l>ond. with Railway Station on the proporty. Prico, £700; easy terms. TUAKAU — Two Township Allotments, filO eacb« NOItTH SHORE—Two first-class Allotments, commanding a very pretty view, in rapidly rising locality, closo to tho wharf. <3 15s per foot. MOUNT ROSKILL—Tho ten Bhl.lings a foot Allotments are selling rapidly. Tho contract for the now roads through theso very valuable allotments will bo let within three-weeks. MOUNT ROSICILL—Six-roomed now Houso, excellent position ; £3250 n terms; main road frontage. MOUNT HOSKILL-Six-roomed New House, wiUi pautry, bailiroom, and scullery, thoroughly well finished and built with llrst-class timber; vrranrtah on two sides; largo allotment, loose box. Btablo. Prieo, £IW0; an exceedingly cheap and sound invost- MOUNT ROSKILL (Valley Road)-Tho Rcsi denco and Grounds until lately occu pied by Mr Kvlnson. To any poraon requiring a really tlrst-class houso, with plenty of land this Property thoroughly recommends its. If. Price according to amount of ground taken with the house. MOUNT HO3KILL (Valloy Road)—A good 6-rooinod House on a Large Corner Allotment; MOUNT ROSIULL—Two of the Host Allot ments in the Hellwood Estate; £3 10s por foot. Two others, 158 ppr foot. MOUNT ROSKILL—IO Acres Volcanic Land, £1,000. MtJIuNT ROSKILL— I have a lot of very cheap allotment* in an estate which luia only just como into tho tnnrkot. To working men desirious of scouring a good pleco of land of their own at a small cost, and with very easy terms of payment, it is a grand chance. If persons wero only a ware how vory rapidly the Mount Roskill District is colng ahead, also tho many advantages of view, con venience to town, healthy locality, volcanic soil, choapness of tbo land, &c., I feel con fident that many more purchasers would buy in this favoured district, than pay such long prices for land of an inferior quality and bad position., T3 OUSES TO JET. SYMONDS-STRKET—A commodious Family Residonoo nf 9 rooniß, with gas and water laid on; wash-house and all ncoessary outbuild ings. With tho Houso it is desired to Lot tho superior Modorn Furnituro containod therein. VALLEY PUOAD? MOUNT ROSKILL-Large and pleasantly situated Houso of 10 rooms, good lawn' and orchard. Rent, 35s per week. VALLEY ROAD. MOUNT ROSKILL-New 5-roomed Cottago on a corner allotment, 12s per week. WANTED TO PURGHASE AT REMUERA. A THOROUGHLY GOOD RESIDENCE of 8 or 9 Rooms, with from 3 acres of land, Tho sito must be good and command a view of tho harbour. Price not so much an objoct as a comfortable houso and sea viow. Tt I M OS S & O 0., JD • HOUSM, LAND. & ESTATE AUENTI3. We beg to inform Owncru of Proporty that Houses or hand, for RENTAL OR SALE, are entered in our Registry Freo of Charge, for the nformation of thoso who favour us with a call ,it our ol'uoes, in Sbortland-strcet. ■ Money to Lend at Current Rates of Interest. OHN SOPPET, House, Land, and General Commission Agont, No. 8. Queon atreet, has for immediate sale (roaHy cheap) :— I comfortable 5-roomed Cottage, Ponßonby; (terms very easy);, also, )7-rooined House. 1 5-roomed Houso, 2 1-roomod Cottngea, and 1 small Store, in town; 2 Dairy Farms, 10 miles from town; 2 partly-improved Farms, one 310 acres, the other 150 acres, about 12 inileß from town; and Beveral other City and Suburban Properties at oqually Low Prices. T. CLAYTON. • HOUSE, LAND, COMMISSION AGKNT AND SHIP BROKER Allotments for Sale at Hamilton, Newcastle. Alexandra, and North Shore. Money luM en good security. Office: 30,insutauca Biifldingß. Drapery / DIWERKEIT \ Ipaymkst I I SYSTEM, I TAILORS, DRAPERS MILLINERS, AND OUTFITTERS, HOBSON-STREET, HAVB A WELL-ASSORTED STOOK OF THK BEST GLASS GOODS. All Tweeds thoroughly shrunk Dcf°*B, being made np, and Fit and Workmanship Guaranteed. The Dkfeiirbd Paymknt System has toen found to be a great boon, by enabling those with limited incomes to procure necessaries In the eabiest possible w<ijr. INSPECTION INVITKO. Caah Customers receive S*er cent Disootint (oneshilllng in the pound sterling) on all parcel* Of Ms aad upwardp. Public Baths. GO TO BATH to ROTH'S PUBLIC HOT, COM), AND SHOWER BATHS, VICTORIA- STREW East Charge-ONE SHILLING. Open*Uweekdari from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m., and SUNDAY MOBN INGS from 8 till 10 a.m. The Bath-rooma are all private, and roppUed with erery .conven ience, Turiian tpwolo, fleeh and hak brushes, combs, respirators, soaps, &a Belect Batt rooms (private) for Ladies ovarr day, at aU hourg, with femal» »ttendance, One SbiMng and Riinßnce Pleasi X)*« the address—VloMrla street tort, l*or« Sreyhound Hotel, a»i wit the Cheap Bedding and FnrnltnTß liv* lutklant N.8.-B>rbw la *ttenff»nn«r



Business Notices. y Thos. J. Harbutt, Manufacturer of CORN BROOMS, AUCK land. TBADtS | X A P A 1 J-JIAHK. DEVONI'ORT ! DE YON PORT !- IRONJIONOICRV. CHINA, GLASS AND BARTHKNWARK IN ALL ITS BRANCHKS.—E. BLUCIC, having opened li tho abovo line, begs respectfully to draw thi intention of the inhabitants to the fact tliat hf intends to trade ou the principle of "Smal. profits and quick returns, and trusts thus U secure tho patronage of tho roßi'Jcnts. E. B, begs to solicit, inspection of his new and vuiied stock. Orders promptly attended to.—Noto ad ilresH—EDO Alt BLOCK. Church-street, Dovon port. 3^ A' G. HART LETT. &X £f> ? £$ 10 s- & 154, QUEEN-STREET. O^ Bi IIT ard table, Xx Northumberland. Ono First-class Full-sized Billiard Table by Bennett & Co., London, with Ivory Pool, Pyra mid, and Playing Balls, Cues, Gas Fittings, &•. complete, for Salo by WM. BUCHANAN, St. Mnngo Chambers, Qncen-streot, Aucktond. (^UESTSOF DX AW BR 8 Vory Handsome Clieuta of Drawers, In Rloh Mottled Kauri, tiro now Bulling at the following prices for Cash :-The Duko of Kdinburgh Chest of ll'ltflit Drawers (the bonnet drawer richly panelled with totara, bird, and rowV rowa) M 10a; FivoDraworChuslH, at. Tho above artloloi have always given great satisfaction, and be come more beautiful with age. W. NORIUE, TOP Of H|[()HTI.AIIU-HTR«_T. tOUB AND (5 11 / THB / / CHOICB 8 ELECTION /**/ CHANDKUKRB, /*?/ TANKS' BRACKETS. Ay/TINWABB, GI.OBKS.*e,. /V PLUMBINO. / / OASFrrriNa, I'OWK PR.O«_ X%__HAHOI»O. *a /^/ i» Shortest Notice _v /^/ Town Prloes. / / O. MAY'S BUILDINGB. / / DKVONPOKT. ON SALE, a very Low R:ites, by the umliMMi-Mied, ill Lots to suit I'urchosurs- OAT.S O.VTMKAL MAIZR WOOD'S FLOUP 1-dWL WHEAT TKA BIIAN ' SUOAtt SHARKS TOTATOE3 CJHAKK lIUTTER BONEDUST, &t\ Sc, &O. Agents (or the following— The (Mil,nitcd " ALBANY FOOD" for li ftii'is -the sali- of this article is immonao. Tlin l!nriV!i!U:d II X.M ATITK PAINT from Knnio, qimlily nul oqiinllnd. Tin' 1 likr.i .mu-i Huwpiill, orders taken for Iil!l,l)IN(i TIMIIKR at low rates, and Blip piled nt short notice. E. iMITCHELSON & CO., li), QUKKN-RTURBT. THENDERSO K. UOUSK, SHIP. SIGN, AND GUNUKAL DKOOKATIVU PAINTER, No. 8. Wvjjn ii a m-ht hkkt. TT/'ARNOCK BROTHERS. 3OAP AND CANDLS MANUFACTUKKKS. COX'S CREEK, RICIIMOND. urrtcs 1 DURHAM - STREET, AUCKLAND. Cash Purchasers of Tallow, Wool, Sheopakins. and Bones. COSTER AND HAMPSHIRE, TOBACCONISTS. QUEKN-BTRKET, OPPOSITE NEVADA HOTEL. C. & H. bee to inform thplr frionds and the goneral public tliat they havo Purchased tho STOSK. BOWLING SAI/3ON, SHOOTING GALLERY, etc, tetely carried on by W. C. Pouter, and ttat thoy intond kcoping none but the finest brands of Cigars and Tobaccos, Cigarettes, etc.; also, a good assortment of Meerschaum. Briar, and othor Pipes, Cricketing Materials and Football Goods.—Note the Ad dress: Coster &Hampshlro,Quoon-st., opposite Novada Hotol. "DUTCHER AND CO., -*-' FORT-ST. AND QUKEN-ST. WnAKF, STEVEDORES, RECEIVING AND FORWARDING AGENTS. WOOL STORED AND DDMPED FOB SHIPMENT. ■■ BALLAST.3PPPLIED. , WH. SKINNER AND SON, • Builders, Carpontors, and Joiners, Vulcan Lone. All Branches of the Building Trade executed by Experienced Workmon.; Shop Fronte. Olnce Fittings, So. MISS McCAUL, Stylish and i'osbion ablo Dressmaker, No. 9, Wakefleld strcot, third shop from Quoen-Btreet, right hand side. rnHE NEW ZEALAND TOBACCO -1 GROWING AND MANUFACTURING COMPANY (LIMITED). Head Office and Factory i Auckiand.1 IMPORTANT TO FARMERS. The above Company Is desirous of com municating with Farmers and others who aro willing to grow Tobacco. Genuine Havana and American Seed and all information B'REE, which oan be obtained at my office, Moroantua Chambers, next to tok of Working Manager. December 1.1883. EDWARD BARTLEY, Architect, Stich bury's Buildings, Qneen-stroet. iLLIAM T H O M A » Corner o! Lome and Victoria-streets. A'ucklond Hast, MONUMENTAL, MARBLE. AND GKNKHA. STONEMASON, ARCHITECTURAL SCULPTOR AND CARVER Inscriptions Aoourato and Beautiful. Monuments, Tombs, Headstones, and everj description of Stone Work at the Lowest Possible Prices for Town and Country. QUPERIOR COXRU'iAT-i; tajskk J. L. KEAN Has for Sale a nnmbor of tip a'wfe with Titpi ready for use, price 35a, at ins shop, vv ellrsle: street Kast-(next door to Orowihera ritalnaf ■ Large Quai.titiua of SpO'iiiuiS, BlditlnS, j_ Down Hpos always in S'.cck. Verondoli Iro curved at the aliortest notice. Country ordo> will alwaya rocoive !ii» ijr.mipi attetitiju. Lei- iiUvn: i. no lined OHAKLES HESKETH.] JA.LXX. AITKEN. HESKETH and AITKEN are glad to inform their customers and tho public generally that having sold tho whole of their last year's stock of Clovers, etc., they are in a position to olFer an entirely New Stock arriving per direct steamer Aorangi, from Lon don, and por Mail Steamer from San Francisco, as under, all current season's growth, consist ing of— WHITE CLOVER (Trefollum repens) KED CLOVER (Trefoliura protens) ALSYKK CIjOVERClYefolIum hybrida) COWGRASS (Trefollum perenne) SCARLET CLOVER (Trcfolium inoarnatum TREFOIL (Medieago supulina) LUCERNE (Medicago sativa) ALFAIiFA (Medicago Chiliana) TIMOTHY (Phloum pratcuig) CRESTKD DOGSTAIL (Cynosurus eristalup MEADOW FOXTAIL (Alppecurus pretensia; SHKEPS FESCUE IKcstucaovina) WOOD MEADOW GHASS (Hoa nemoraliHl PRAIRIE (Bromus Schroßderi) DOOB GRASS HAT TAIL (Snoro'oolue clongatus) RYK-ORABS (Solisum ujinvno Kompervirons.! »f E °m« lI«^ aA^ItDE E K del?SSg^eltWJs wmT* BWEDE TURNIPS. They are also AgenU for the Bonedust a* manufactured by the Auckland Manure Com pany Sydnsy Bonedust and Flour, Mineral and Bone Phosphates, Potato and Grass Manures, Peruvian Guano, Nitrate of feoda, and othei Artificial Manures f Oats, Mi^e, Barley, Beans, Pens hoarse. Fine, and Rofc Salt, Cobra, ami Unseed Cake; New Zetuaud Flux and Tow, etc.



Business Notices. PO NSO NB V ARCADE. (Near tho Three Lamps.) ANDERSON ani> WALKER, CABINET-MAKKRS, UPHOLSTERERS, BEDDING MANUFACTURERS. A. and W. respectfully draw the attention of Ponsonby residents to their varied stock of FURNITURE, BKDDING. TOILET REQUISITES, Set;., and to the faci that all kinds of wonic in tho various Departments will be dono in first o—ves stvlk, und at modehate cnAHOfa. Experienced Workmen sent to any part of the District. ANDERSON and WALKER, PONSONBY ARCADE (Next N. Wood. Butcher.) GLASGOW CASH GROCERY, VICTORIA-STREET (Next Soutt's Drapory, corner Nolson-strcct). JAMIiFwRIGHT Having now opened, can assuro cash buyers that by buying from him thoy can effect a saving of from 10 to 20 por oont. from tJio general prices, quality considered. The goods are ull frcsn, ana are Buro to rlvo satlsf action. ■• " AY R S H IRE HOUSE, Kakanqahai'k Road. JAMES SCOTT having this day Disposed of his Grocery Buslnoss to Messrs HOOKER and MORRISON, bc(,'s to solicit on tholr behalf the continued support of, his many customers, and in doing no would mention that Mr Hooker was lor many years with Messrs Closo Bros., where his strict attention to business and courtesy to customers made him a general favourite. J. S. has therefore much pleasure in recommending tho now firm. Nowton, April 21st, ISBI. Hooker and Morrison, AYRSHIRE HOUSE, FAMILY GROCERS, TEA AND PROVISION DEALERS, Having takon the above business, beg tolnll mato that they will put fortli ovcry effort to sultufy customers. ALL GOODS ARE NEW AND WELL-SELKCTED. SMALL TROFITS AND QUICK BRTBKNB. Families waited on dally. Goods dellvcrod to all parts of the City. ~| V A" N A D" I N X f I • WATCHMAKER. JKWKLLRR, AND SEWING MACHINIST, Gornor of Vermont and Oliphantstroels, off Ponsonby Road, Auckland. Evory description of Clocks, Watches. Jewel lery, Hewing Machines, Accordions, Concert;nus, and Flulinas Rupairod. UOOl) WOUKWANBIIIP AND MODEKATE CIIAHUKS. Aifent for Messrs Icko and Son's Leathor Butting (double and single). R. RANDERSON bego to notify that • h» is prepared to undortake Outdcor Sales at Auution of Hou9ehold Furniture, Jlw cluindlse. and Goods of evory description; al.-.o Land and Kstate Sales will be conducted from time to time in tho Large Sale Room, Mercantile Chambors. Terms reasonable, and prompt account sales. The advertiser will also undt-r ---tako Die Subdivision of Properties. For Private Sale, a Dumber of Convenient Residences in town and suburbs, also Farms, and to Lease for. 10 years with purchasing clauso at current price.—Apply to J. R. Rundorson, Auctioneer and Land Agont. T>USINESS NOTICE. EDWIN N. LEGOE, COMMISSION MERCHANT, QUEEN-ST., AUCKLAND, Having dscided to add to his business that of HOTEL AND GENERAL VALUATOR, Has obtained the services of Mr HKNRY J. BACON, a thoroughly competent APPRAISER Of scvon years' practice in London and neigh bourhood and the last eighteen yeara in Otago and othor parts of South and North Islands, and is therefore now able to effect VALUATIONS, With great advantage to clionta, PROPERTIES. HOTELS, FURNITURE, FARMING STOCK, GROWING CROPS, & GENERAL EFFECTS. N.B.—Special Arrangements with Browors, Insurance Companies, Commission Agents. eU\ Business will in future bo carried on under tho name of " LEGGE, BACON, & C 0.," FORT-BTRKET — I I — AUCKLAND, Opposite Btak Ofllce (now buildings). UNION OIL, BOAP, AND CANDLF COMPANY (LLMITKD). MANUFACTURERS OF COMMON AND TOILET SOAPS, CANDLES, PKANUT, AND OTHER LUBRICATING OILS. lonp and Candle Works! Parnsll. OU Works! CO6TOMB-BTREET WKBT. Warehouse and Offices I Loweb Albuii hiui. Cash Purchasers of Tallow, Delivery takon at tholr Parnell Works ttf Wajahouße. \ CME CLEANSER & LIQUID BLUE. Ask for Scott & Co.'s Acme Cleanser, the strongest and leaßt Injurious of any extract of soap at prosont before tho public Ask for Scott & Co.'s Liquid Blue tho only genuine Blueing to bo had; warranted not to settle or cloud linen, clothes, &c. To bo had o' all respectable Grocers. 8d per largo bottle, equal to over lib Blue squares. pheap and good cutlery. thomalTsamuel, Importer of Cutlery, has just received a good supply of all kinds of TABLE AND POCKKT CUTLERY, Consisting of Ivory and Bono Table Knives, Pocket Knives, Loekwood's and Johnston's Scissors and Razors, suporior makers. ELECTRO-PLATED WARE- Forks, Spoonß, Cruets, etc. All tho above Goods soiling at very low prices, wholesale and retail. THOMAS SAMUEL, 108, Queen-fit (next Mr Westpfahl. Bootmaker.) OKATES. SKATES. SKATES. BRANSTON AND FORSTER, Albert-street, ROLLERI are IQKA TE S O L L E R | MAKERS OF I IJKATKS ON THE LATEST IMPROVED PRINCIPLE. WHOLESALE AND RETAIL. XV/- i\ HUBBARD, ARCHITECT AND QUANTITY SURVEYOR, Palmkrbton Buildings, Queen-street. W. L ■ * b, BOOK BINDER, PAPER RULKK, ACCOUNT BOOK MANUFACTURER, CBRn DOORB ABOVE " BTAB " OITKW. MBKCHANTB' ACCOUNT BOOKB, IKSURANOT AND MrOTNO RBOISTBB BOOKS BPEOIALLT RULKD AND BOUND. Maslo, Magazines, Pnbllc Libraries, and Sun day Sohool Books well bound. BAKERS' SPECIAL RULED DAT BOOKS. Bibles, Prayer and Hymn Books Re-bound. BAND AND CHOIR MUSIO BOOKB RULKD IRTH'S FREE STORES, ALBERT STREET. TO FARMERS. MERCHANTS, AND OTHERS. The Undersigned will receive for Storage- Wheat, Oats, and other Grain. Also, Merchan dise, at lowest rates. TermgOnaPpUCatl J ?_DMlSTON,Mana ß er. MH. KEESING, Licensed Water • Works Plumber. No. 62, Victoria street, opposite Holland and Butler's. - Water laid on at the very lowest rates. Plumbing and G&a-flttlng promptly attended to. Tinware always on hand, flr made to order. Repairs neatly and promptly executed. Cheapest Shop to Tomb



Hotels. WII ANGA RE I HOTEL, OPPOSITE THK TOWN WHARF, VVHANOARKC. M R S L B A. Private families, Tourists, and Commercial Travellers will find Every Attention and Com fort, combined with Moderate Charges at the abovenumed Old-estublishcd and I'leasanUy situated Hotel. Special regard will bo paid to selling nothing but the Best Brands of Liquors. Saddle Horses and Bouts for Hire. Trap meets Trains from all steamers. First-class Billiard Tablo, under the manage ment of an experienced marker. Onlers by telegraph and letters punctually attended to. A. G. BRIGHT, Manager. piNCEIt ALE! GINGER ALE! G. GLEDHILL Ib now manufacturing a GINGER ALE, IN PINTS AND QUARTS, Superior lo any yet offered to the public, DELICIOUS GRATEFUL INVIGORATING BEVERAGE. G. GLEDHILL, VVELLKSLKY-STRKET. Telephone No. 5.'!, "VTATIONAL HOTEL, CAMBRIDGE, JLI WAIKATO. TOUKISTS TO HOTO.MAIIANA AND HOT h.\ X KS Will find FIRST-CLASS ACCOMODATION at the above Hotel. Every Attention to Travellers and Private Families. The Bedrooms are Spacious and Well Ven tilated. HAMI'I.K ROOMS FOlt COMMERCIAL TRAVEL LKHS. Wines, Ales, and Spirits of First Quality. SPLKNDII) BILLIARD ROOM. The Proprietor has Just Completed Extensive Improvements. Evorv Comfort and Conyonienco that Travel lers can desiro is now Obtainable at tho NATIONAL HOTEL. HENRY GILLET, Proprietor. ssohcj. MONEY TO LEND, od Real Estate, In sums of £60 and upwards, at the current rates of interest—Apply Wm. 8. Cochrane, FortJ street. ONEY TO LEND, In large or email •urns, at usual rates of Interest OONNELL _ COOPER, *^llritorg, Volcan Lane. _ MON_Y~TO~L_ND,~ at a "moderate raw of Interest—Apply to JACKSON & RUSSELL, Solicitors, Fort-street ONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage, of Flrst-clasu Freehold Securities. W. COLKMAN, Solicitor, National Insurance Buildings. MONEY LENT ON PROMISSORY NO'I'KS, HOUSES. FURNITURE, &O, . BILLS DISCOUNTED DAILY MORTGAOKS NEGOTIATED.' JOHN W. HARDIE, Land, Commission, and Estate Aoxm, HIGH-STREET, Auckland. XCHANGE ON NEW YORK AND LONDON, in sums to suit FOR BALK BY ARNOLD, HINKS, & CO., Oomer of Custom-house and Fort-stree—■ ONEY 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 Seourity. at a low rate of interest.— Burton and Napior; Solicitors, Hlgh-Btruol, Auckland^ 14/TONEY TO LEND, at current rates of XtJL Interest—Laishley and Jackson, Queen street. _ '__•£> i\£\t\ T0 LEND at Current g& &•\7 \f " Rates of Interest on Free -7 hold Security. W. F. O'SULLIVAN. Shortland-strcet ONEV TO LEND, on good froehold security, In sums of £50 and upwards.— Archibald Buchanan, Solicitor, St. Mungo Chambers (opposite Hank New Zealand), MONEY TO LEND.—I havo several Sums of Money waiting investment. Mortgages negotiated, Sec, &C.-1). F. Evans Kstqte and Land Agent. AUCKLAND t-EHMANENT CO OPKKaTIVK BUILDING _ INVEST MKNT 3OCIKTY. CrriOß 1 147, QUBKIfSTR—tS. LOANS gTancod ur>oii approved seourttlei of Freehold or Leasehold Properties In «umi of £10 to EiXKO priucipal and Interest being repay able in instalments at the following Rkduobd Ratus tor repayment ol each AW) borrowed i— Bwa>Eg^_ ttenal pw WB9t: T^»z^ _ a •. d « «. d. treat - -.300 IN 0 1 tyean Z - 1 010 108 8 I KS : : BSJ 5 gyeaM II M 147 IS U 10?etS I - 8 8 ""IS * And In the same proportion tor smaller or larger loans. DEPOSITS.—Tha Society receives Money on Deposit: —Repayable at 7 days' notice, 5 pet oent per annum; repayable in 6 months, 6 per oont. por annum, v JOHN BA.TQER. Secretary. TNDUSTRIAL and PROVIDENTTeTC JL manknt building, land, and in vestment SOCIETY OF AUCKLAND, Corner of Queen-street and Vulcan Lano. INVESTMENT DEPARTMENT. This Socioty is now issuing: Ordinary Investing Shares, carrying full rate of interest and profit. Paid-up Investing Sharesof £20 each,carrying 7 per cent, interest, (payable half-yearly) and pttVtloin ri!polfT fl_EP_BTMENT. Interest allowed on deposits for: 12 months 7 per cent. ti months 6 por cent. 7 days' notico 5 per cent. BORROWING DEPARTMENT. Tho Society advances on Approved Freehold and Leasehold Proporiy to tho extont of threo fourths of tho value. Borrowers may pay off part or the whole ot their mortgagea at any time. Reduced Table of Rates and any f urtlier parti culars required may be obtained at tho Society s Ofllces. georoE FRASER, Managor. J- ONDON MORTGAGE, LOAN, AND J DISCOUNT BANK. 60, BHORTLAND-STREET, AooK_ura> (OFPoaint A. Clauk X. Sons' WakkhocsbJ. And Little Colllns-streot, Molbourne. LOANS ARK ADVANCED FROM £10 TO £1,000. Upon personal, freehold, and leasehold seourfly, repayable by Weekly, Monthly, or Quartorlr Instalments, at Lowest Currant Rates. Advrincea mode on Furnlturo without removal. - and all cloasea of Merchandise. LoansGbanticd upon Life Polioics, Leciacib*. and intkhestb under wills. BILLS DISCOUNTED AT CURRENT RATES. Loans upon Deposit o«' Dkkdb. Repayment BY KASV iNaiALMKNTB, FORMS GRATIS. AH communlcntlojis and Interviews held strlou; oonfidontial. Bank of England Noteb Cn\NOBD. "VTICTORIA LOAN AND DISCOUNT AGENCY, HIGH-STREET, AUCKLAND, OPPOSITE CITY COUNCIL tQAMBBES, money advanced in sums of £10 to £1000 ON , PERSONAL SECURITY, DEEDS OB" PROPERTY, BOND WARRANTS,, SHARES, &O. REPAYMENTS CAN BE MADE N WEEKLY OB OTHEE INSTALMENTS TO SUIT BORBOWEKS, COMMUNICATIONS CONFIDENTAL. POSTAL ADDRESS: BOX 90. C YMONDS-STRBET MACHINE-MADI BREAD FACTORY. EDWARD PARSONS, Peopbibtob. LEADING FEATURES: Cleanliness in Processes Aijt) Purity oi Manufacture, priuk o» .. .. _ sjd,



Sporting;. TJJX O VV 0 P R N\ MARTINI-HENRY'S CONSULTATION Off TOR ADELAIDE CUP, RUN ON MAY 10. Will close on Mayfl. An unlimited number of subscribers ftt £1. First horso 30 per cent. Second horuu .. .. 20 per cent. Third horso .. .. 10 per cent. Staiters divide .. .. 20 per cent. Non-starters divide .. 20 per cent. Application by letter only. Address— MARTINI-HENRY, Care of J. Condon, Thistlo Hotel. Auckland. 2,000 XOIIN "OULL'S 2,000 MKMUKKS fj Juf MEMBERS AT ss. CONSULTATION AT ss. - NOW OPEN, - And will Close on May 22nd, 1884. RACES RUN ON MAY 21TH, 18S1.- OnAND NATIONAL DUNEDIH BTEKI'I,K CIIA SK. IIIRTHDAY HANDICAP. lstHorse £70 lstHorse £40 2nd Horso .. .. TiO 2nd Horse .. .. 38 3rd Horso .. .. 25 3rd Horse .... 20 Others (divided).. S3 Others (divided).. 00 £200 £150 Takavuna Birthday Cup. Ist Tloise £40 2nd Horso 30 3rd Horse 20 Others (divided) 60 £150 Each Ticket liR3 Three Separate Chances, and can win £150. Application by letter only, enclosing Two Stumps for replies. Addroßß-JOHN HULL, care J. T. KNiGirr, Hobson-Btrect: or Box 111. Poßtofllce.Auckland. QUEEN'S BIRTHDAY RACES, DUNKDIN. Will Close 21st MAY, 18S1. 0 000 MKMBBRS AT ios> BIRTHDAY HANDICAP. First «000 Second SOO Third 150 Othors (divided) ..250 £1,300 CASn AWARDS. 2 at 100 «200 4 „ 50 200 (i „ 25 150 15 „ 20 300 10 „ 15 150 20 „ 10 200 40 „ 8 230 133 £1,700 Each Ticket has NINE CHANCES. Ploaso send Post-office orders when con venient, and enclose two stamps for replies. N.B.—Early application necessary. This Con . imitation will remain open till advertised date of closing. Should tho number of applications exceed 6,000. an additional number of Prizes will be included, ADA MANTUA, Care of Mr Abraham, Box 351. Post-ofllce. DUnedin. OBrN HOOD'S GREAT NOVELTY COMPANY'S PROGRAMME DUNEDIN BIRTHDAY 'HANDICAP AND GRAND NATIONAL STEEPLECHASE, To bo run in Dunedin and Ghristchurch on QUEEN'S BIRTHDAY, MAY 21, 1881. Subscribed Capital—£l,ooo, in 2,000 sharoa of 10s each. Birthday Handicap (Dunedin)—First horse, £200. Grand National (Christchurch)—First horse, £100, WILL CLOSE 22XD MAY. "ROBIN HOOD." Care of Thomas Stapleton, Box 238. Post office, Christclmrch; or, care of Jubal (not J. L.) Fleming, City Baths, Colombo-street, Christchurcb. In answer to numerous inquiries, we bog to state that wo are in no wav connected with any other Company. NEWSMi . _j '.w«, . . . SECOND GRAND DRAWING IS NOW OPEN. First Drawing for £2,000 on tho Hamburg principle filled up before tho advertised time. Tho money will be returned for tho largo number of applications tliat camo too late for tho first drawing, or programmes will bo for warded for Sccoiid Drawing. Tho Second Drawiso is now open, for the grand and equal distribution of Money I*rize*. amounting to £3.000, to be druwn'Uic same as in Hamburg and othor Continental CUiea. This Second Drawing will take place not later than tbe end of April, or earlier if filled, ami _c Tbiid Drawing will open Ist May. These Grand Drawings will take place eyerj two months. The Company were induced to make thi» Second Drawing for £3,000 in consignee of the first drawing baring filled so rapidly, alfe» to enable them to give largun prizes. This Second Grand Drawing will consist of 210 Money Prizkb. amounting to £3,000. sub scribed by 6,000 members at 10s each. Tho various Money Prizes will ho distributed as follows:—One £300 prize, one El5O prize, onil £100 prize, two £(iO nnzes, ten £30 prizes, foui £2.3 prizes, Uventy £20 prizes, twenty £X prk'.e.- Bixtv-llvo £1D prizes, ono hundred and sixtec. £5 prizes. Total amount, £3,000. 210 inonc; Tho Grand Principle of these Hamburg Drawings is that a purchaser of 25 Programmes is guaranteed a Prize, as it is so drawn that ;j prize must como out to every 25 numbers, ami he chances aro in favour of the investor draw ing a largo prize, as there are 121 large prizes against 110 small ono*. To any Investor of & the chances are only C to 1 against him drawing a prize, and tho Head Prize or any other may be drawn by any investor of 10s. The largo bulk of the Money in this Grand Drawing is not giren away in one big prize, t^ it is in the Horse Consultations, but you will observe in this Hamburg Drawing that the £?000 is fairly proportioned into 240 prizes, giving every shareholder an equal chance of getting a good prize. This Hamburg Draviingis on tho most novel, and will bo conducted on the fairest principle possible, so as to give entire public satistaciK . Tliis Second Drawing fot £3,000 will take ptac under tho supervision of a committee of eigl gentlemen, and the prizes will be paid over a> early as possible after the drawing. NOTICE.-Country Cheques marked correct by Bank, only payablo to a number, and la added for exchange. P.O. Orders preferron, mado payable only to BOAZ. Bank Notes ac cepted. Two 2d stamps for reply and result. Registered letters and telegrams not received. Name and address of applicant should bo plainly written. All lotters mußt be addressed— BOAZ, Caro of Mr Moski.y, Wholesalo and Retail BOX (M Post-olllco.'Dunediß. Over 3.0C0 applications for programmes are now registered for the Second Drawing. Timber. mHB HOKIANGA SAW-MILL X COMPANY (Limited). Having special facilities for supplying Kauri Timber in long lengths, aro prepared to execute orders for namo at low rates. A stook of ToUira Piles and Baulk and Kauri Spars always on hand. Apply to R R CARDNO , yp^Btreot, nnHB UNION STEAM SAW, MOULD -1- ING. SASH, AND DOOR COMPANY , (LIMITED), WHOLESALE TIMBER DEALERS. ' MANUFACTURERS OF DOORS, SASHES, AND. TURNERY. SUPPLIES IN WHOLESALE LOTSI SCANTLING BOARDS (Rough and Dressed) CEILING BOARDS WEATHER BOARDS (Rusticated or F. Edged) FLOORING AND LINING ARCHITRAVES SKIRTINGS MOULDINGS (of any pattern) DOORS, SASHES, and TURNERY, DELIVERED at any Publto Wharf In Anok land, oi at the Company's Private Wharf, Mechanics' Bar. the Quality of the Company's Timber Is Un surpassed, and Prices specially favourable foi Builders, Contractors, and other Wholesale Buyers. STORAGE ACCOMMODATION Afforded by Arrangement In Mechanics' Baj Yard. SORTING-UP ORDERS Executed Irani Mechanics' Bar Yud withou delay. QUOTATIONS AND PATTERN BOOKS On application at . MECHANICS' BAY OR CUSTOMS-STRBK?



Art Exhibition. qjociety of arts exhibition. choralThall. Open Daily FROM 12 to 5. Evening fkom 7 to 9 (Except on Tuesday Evening). CLOSES ON FRIDAY NIGHT. ADMISSION ONE SHILLING. SEASON TICKETS, 2s fiD. JOSIAH MARTIN. Secretary. Ecclesiastical. YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION. OPENING MEETING.-CIIORAL HALL. FRIDAY, MAY 9. HIS EXCELLENCY THE GOVERNOR IN THE CHAIIt. Addresses by Right Rev. Bishop COWIE and Professor ALDIS. Music by Members of Choral Society. Commence at 8. Doors open at 7.30. Admission—One Shilling. Tenders. /BOUNTY OF WAITEMATA. Tonders, addressed to the Chairman, will he received at this ofllco until noon on FRIDAY, the 2nd of May next, for the following Works:— 1. Re Construction of Wade Bridge. 2. 80-forming and Gravelling Stewart's Flat, Holcnsville. 3. Repairing Cobbler's Hill. Great Norihßoad. J. Repairing Portago Road, from Riverhead to Helensvitle. 5. Reconstruction of Bridge, near Mr Kelly's, Waikomiti. . Forming a Bridle Road at Red Hill, Wai komiti, Manukau Heads Road. Plans, specifications, and conditions may be seen at the Council Ofllce, and of No. 1 work at Lcnnan's Hotel, Wade; No. 2, Scott's Hotel, Helensvillc; No. 3. at Thomas Deacon's Hotel, Rivorhead ; No. i, at Wilkinsli Post-offlcc, Wui koukou ; No. 5, at Mr Beetham's, Ilonderson ; and No. 0, at Murdoch's Post-offlce, Kerikeri, Manukau Heads. JOHN JAMEa County Clerk. County Office, Auckland, April 19.1881. mo BUILDERS. Tenders will be received until noon of WKDNEBDAY. May 7th, for the- Erection and Completion of Two Shops in Elliott-street KDWARD BARTLEY. Architect mo. BUI L D E R S; EXTENSION OF TIME. 'tenders will be received until noon of FRIDAY, May 2nd, for Erection of Family Residence at Devon port. EDWARD BARTLEI, Architect mOCONTRA C T O R S. Tenders required at once for Cutting Down about GOO yards, and Shifting and Levelling. Earth, at Remuoru. Particulars of ALFRED SMITH, Architect, 118. Queen stroet. mOB U I L D E RS. Tenders will be received until noon of the Cth May for the Erection of two Cottages. ■ ■ R. KEAXS & SON, Architect mO BUILDERS. Tenders will be received until noon of TUES DAY, the Oth May, for the Erection of a Villa Residence at Birkenhend. Plans, &c, at No. 8. South British Chambers. EDMUND BELL, Architect "m O BUILDERS. Tonders will be received by tho undersigned until NOON of TUESDAY, May 6th, for addi tions in Brick to the Congregational Church, Bercsford-Btrect—Plans, &c, at our Oftlsea, Queen-street ; P. HERAPATH & SON, Architect April 22,1881. . , . ■ , : Educational. Ci LENSIDE, UPPER SYMONDS \JT STREET. Mrs Glover's Boarding and Day School.—Tho Second and Third Terms begin on May 20th and September 16th. '. " MR W. BRADSHAVV, Professor of Dancing, has arrived from ' Australia, throughout which ho has taught tho graceful art He is thoroughly conversant witii all the Newest Styles of the day. Mr W. B. has taught dancing all over Europe, and given universal satisfaction. Terms—Adults, 15b ; and Children, 10s per quarter. Schools'and private families attended. Classes will be formed in the Suburbs and at the North Shore, particulars of which in a future advertisement Early applications solicited. Residence—Hobson-strcet, opposite St Matthew's Church. ■ ■ OOK-KEEPING. — Mr Horace Smith (Churoh of England Grammar Bchool) holds Evening Classes, at his residence, on Mondays and Fridays from 7 till 9 p.m., and.on Saturday Afternoons from 2.30 till-4.80 p^m. Private Pupils received at Vcnusea, or attended at their own residences. Address—Venusea, Upper Pitt-street (opposite Baths). i U S I C A L.—Jlr Neville Gkoegk Barnett (Fell. Coll. Org., London), Pro fessional Teacher of Music, gives instrnonon in Uio various branches of Music-Study—Piano forte, Organ, Harmonium. Singing, Harmony, Goneral Theory, &c, &c—For particulars apply at Eady'B Music Warehouse. Queeß-street. I/T R MARTIN SWALLOW, PROFESSOR OF MUSIC, ' ' REMOVED TO 100, GREY-STREET. Terms (for 1 hour's lesson a week):—3 Guinea a quarter, at Mr Swallow's R^ csidonco, or at Body's Music Warehouse. 4 Guineas a Quarter at Pupils' Residences. , -\lf R F. B. WOO DH A M,' LjJL Teacher of tiik PIANOFORTE AND HARMONIUM. Address Care of Mr A. Kady. Auckland Vtnsio WarahouqQ Queen-street LE. S SONS m ■ GERMAN, LATIN, &c. • For terms, apply G. H E N S EN, 99, HOBSON-STREET. Musical. DO VICTORIA-STREET/ AUCK O O LAND (six doors from Albert-st T. E. CARTER, WHOLESALE & RETAHj PICTURE FRAME MANUFACTURER. ■ IMPORTER OF MOULDINGS,' GLASS, PICTURES, SCRAPS. AND MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS, Teacher of tho Pianoforte, Violin, &c. For terms and testimonials see Brett's Alma nac Advertisement, page 87, and post free on ippligation. ; j i , Tuner and Repairer of Musical Instruments. PIANOS MIGNON (\ MIGNON PIANOS PIANOS MISNON l\ MIONON- PIANOS PIANOS MIGNON V MIGNON PIANOS TIUST SAMPLES JUST ARRIVED JUST ABRJVKD. AND ON VIEW AT J. HOWDKN'S, ON VDJW AT J, HOWDEN'B, QUEEN-STREET, Adjoining Bank of Nkw Zealand, THIGNON PIANOS A PIANOS MIONON MIGNON PIANOS 1 V PIANOS MIGNON MIGNON PIANOS : V PIANOS MIGNON Faperhangings, &c. p A.P B R H A N Q I N Q 8. W. PHILLIPPB * BON HATX BBOEIVBB, SX LAN ABBIV4t% 185-PACKAQBS-186 OONTAININa 66,000 ROLLS OF FAFERHANGINGS, OONSIBTINO OI New Patterns for Drawing, Dining. Bea-roona. .and Hall and Staircase, suitable for the Mansion or Cottage, BEAUTIFUL DKSIGNB, AND BEST VAIiU» EVER OTFSBED IN PAPKRHANQINQg, 916—PACK AGES-9H BO RIMS AND HESSIAN 8. ~ yf. PHILUPPS ,k, I^Dp i



Amusements. _____ A BBOTT'S OPERA HOUSE. Loaseos -Messrs Macdonald and Co. Manager Mr J. P. Macdonald. Doors 0pen,'7.15; Ovortnro, 7.45. SUCCESS UPON SUCCESS! tar the crowning triumph i ts» THE THEATRE CROWDED NIGHTLY ! HUNDREDS UNABLE TO GAIN ADMISSION. At a quarter to 8, . ~ ; STANDING ROOM ONLY! The Great Drama, LIGHTS 0' T ONDON. IGHTS 0' IjONDON. By G. R. SIMS, Author of that Now Famous Pamphlet, " HOW THE POOR LIVE." Tho stage on which tho characters move comos so near to the real life in which they have thoir hoing, that it is almost like a Blico from the great of modern days im ported to Anlipodoan soil. Such " sets' as tho scene in Regent's Park, and that in which tho chase and capture tukes place at the meeting of four narrow crossways in the Boro', have uover been placed upon tho New Zealand stage. LIGHTS 0' T ONDON. IGHTS 0' LjONDON. With facea worn and weary. That told of sorrow's load, One night a man and woman Crept flown a country road; They sought their native village, Heart-broken frem tho fray, Yot, aniline, Btill behind them, Tie Lights of London lay. Oh I cruel Lamps of London, If tears your lights could drown Your victims' eyes would weep them, Oh! Lights of London Town! During the Overture (arranged expressly for the piece) the abovo ballad will be Bung by MISS ALICE WOOLDRIDGK. tights it t ondon. .Lights o> JLjondon. j. r. greville , and the unrivalled company.' MAGNIFICENT STAGE PICTURES, By Gordon & Hknninqs. . :••' Produced under the supervision ot W. G. CAREY AND H. E. WALTON. Stage Director Mr J. W. Hazlitt4^ Prices of Admission :—ss, 3s, Is. i Box Plan at Lennox's, Stationer. STALLS and PIT TICKETS at Abbott's Hotel, next door to tho Theatre. N.B.—Omnibuses for the various suburbs will bo in attendance every ovening after the per formance. . J. W. DODGE. Business Manager. TTNDER THE PATRONAGE OF MS U EXCELLENCY THE GOVERNOR. CHORAL HALL. C HOB.AI II ALL. MR RALPH HOOD has the honour to announce) , that on MONDAY, May 19, he will givo a GRAND EVENING CONCERT. PROGRAMME SHORTLY. Tickets—Front Seats, 3s; Body of Hall and Gallery, 2s, obtainable at Messrs Eady's'; p Wayte's, Upton's, and Mcara's Establishments; ' Seats may be leserved at Upton s. A N C I N G. DAN C I N G. Masonic Hall, Pbinces : st. ■*; Prof, Bernard's Classes at above Hall. Adults; Wednesdays. 7.30 p.m.: Juveniles, Satur days, 3.30 p.m. Special Select Waltz Classes for Ladies only, Thursdays, 10.30 a.m.; After noon, 2 p.m. Intending Pupils must apply early' the number being limited for cacli class. Terms: Gents., £1 ss: Ladies and Juveniles' one guinea. Select Classes, £1 ss. Private Lessons daily in New Valse, &c. Reaidenco, 75, Hobson-stroct Cards at Upton's. Qneen-strcat. TRANCING ,AT PONSONBY. Ladies and Gentlemen desirous of joining Prop. Jules dk Bernard's TUESDAY EVENINGS DANCING CLASS At Miss Hills School-room, Ponsonby Road, mußt apply early to Miss Hill or to Prof. Bernard, 75, Hbbson-street Terms, £15s, from data of entrance. JOHN & HENRY SMYTH, OF THE AUCKLAND - WAITAKEREI SAW MILLS, MOUNT EDEN, Beg to inform their/riends and the public that they have made arrangements for keeping up. * the supply of all kinds of Building Timber until our own mill is completed. , Auckland (Mount Eden), April 29,1884. DANCING. —Gleneide, Upper Symonds street—Ladies and gentlemen desirous of joining Profcasor Bernard's Evening Class at Mrs Glover's must apply early to Mrs Glover or ■ Prof. B. First term begins FRIDAY, 23rd May; «15s. DANClNG.—CarltonGoroßoad.—AnEvening Class is being formed in Mrs Palmer's noinr large School-room under Professor Bernard. Intending pupils must apply early. First term begins MONDAY. 19th May. Juvenile Class • MONDAYS, 1.30 p.m. Board and Residence T> OSEBANK HOUSE, DEVONPORT. Lv Superior accommodation for Ladies or Gen tleman. Only a limited number kept. Terms moderate. j J.B. HOOPER. Proprietor. S WELLESLEY HOUSE, —Wellesley-st., Auckland (Three Doors west from Hobson-strcet). ! BOARD AND RESIDENCE. ( J A Good Table kept; lof» and wbll-vontilatcd Bedrooms, Plunge and Shower Baths, and every; ' "convenience to ensure the comfort of Boarders md Visitors. Terms, £1 per week. M. MASON (late of Wellington), Proprietress. nOVERNOR BROWNE HOTEL/ XJT HOBSON-STREET. .. t j ' Board and Lodging .. „ .. 2?B,per Week, Bingleßoom .._-_.. 25s per Week! ! PnftHc SToifCcs. ' "^ I ASK F 0 R, AND jSEE1 *HAT YOU GET, S.&Ai Swallow & AEIKLI/S S.&A," ' CELEBRATED TKEACLE TKICAOLB i I > ANl> GOI.DKN SYRUP. .' ! , GOLDKN SYRUP. | -*' \ ■__■'-, \ FOR VALUE AS DIETETIC > See Medical Testimonials. pOKE. COfiLE. ' COiCE. fS THE AUCKLAND GAS COMPANY LTD.) [nvite Orders for GAS COKE. Delivered .; within 1 mile of the Works, for.Cash;longer , ( instances at proportionate rateß:—, , ■. "<; iSample Sack of three bushels ',i. it Is Bdy\ ~ ~ Five Sacks (or quarter ton) .. .. fls 8d \ • *T_ t Ten Sacks (or half-ton) .. ..'Us Od;. ''^f t Twenty Sacks (or ono : ton) .. : _. 22s 8d ; i. The Company s COKE is made from tho best Grcjmouth Coals; is superior to that made- r~ from Newcastle coals, being free'from stone. > I and clinker in a remarkable degree, gives a . "... RELIABLE FIRB, - ;. , i%*)^ CLKARER & HOTTER THAN COAL. •?*s. LIGHTS READILY, ana \ • MAKES NO BMOKE. • , GOOD BIRE IN » MJHUTB&.. ': s X,i ■'■ ,'<•:' ' ■"■*,'.■'■.'.■ t- - '■■■■"' '■ • '•■HW'4 "*6vnckt yoRT-sTEJsteiL ; .^.itM'n. ■■>.■-:'•-<;. J>■ .. ■ '. •!.-.>>Mn . .■> ■_'-.., cogs,. cok*. : ooks.;-: X