The Auckland Evening Star.

VOL. XXIII.-NO. 4,299

AUCKLAND, N.Z., MONDAY, MARCH b, 1884,

PRICE: ONE PENJSY.



Shipping. 1| - U---B TTNION STEAMSHIP 1 *<\Si '• U COMPANY OF NEW ■■'. S S ZEALAND (LIMITED). t o° I . i TIME TABLE.—MARcn. FOR TARANAKI, NELSOnTpiCTON, WKL LINGTON, LYTTKLTON, AND WEST COAST PORTS (from Manukau). Steamer. | Date of Sailing. | ?^Jg* Wanaka I Tues., Mar. 4, 1 p.m. I Noon Hawka I On arrival of mail I — FOR GISBORNE, NAPIER, WELLINGTON. LYTTEVI'ON, AND PORT CHALMERS (from Auckland). Tk Anau I ThurS., Mar. U, noon I — Waihoha I Thurs.. VS. noon I — FOIt MELBOURNE (VIA BLUgJ). Tk Anau [ I Thurs., Mar. 6, noon i - Waihoha I Thurs., 13 noon I - {Calls at Hobart. FOR SYDNEY. wa■»Aram I Wed., Mar. 5, 5 p.m. I - yoiTauvA and lwvuka. Pknouin I Mon., Mar. 10,5 p.m. I — (No cargo after noon). FOR RUSSELL AND ICAWAKAWA. Wairarapa I Wed., Mar. 5, o p.m. I — Cargo must bo booked and alongside TWO Hours before advortiscd time of departure. Passage Tickets must be taken at the Com pany's Office (Auckland Branch). Fort-streot. r r. -VTORTHERN STEAM JS^k^ J3I SHIP CO. (LIMITED). J*#gogjs&£ TIME-TABI.K.-MARCH. (Weather and other Circum stances Permitting.) FROM QUEEN-STREET WHARF. FOR TAURANGA AND BAY OF PLENTY , PORTS. STEAMER. | DATE OV SAILING. lona Monday. March 3,5 p.m. Glcnelg Thursday. March G, 5 p.m. Wellington Monday, March 10, 7 p.m. Wellington Thursday, March 13,7 p.m. Glenelg Monday, March 17.5 p.m. Glenelg Thursday, March 20, 5 p.m. Wellington Monday, March 21, 7 p.m. Wellington | Thursday, March 27, 7 p.m. Glenelg I Monday, March 31,5 p.m. | Connects atTauranga for Opotikl Statfa and Bay of Plenty Ports every | Tuesday. For Russell, Whakgaroa, and Mangonui. Wellington Monday, March 3. 7 p.m. Glenelg Monday, March 10, 7 p.m. Wellington Monday, March 17,7 p.m. Glenelg Monday, March 21, 7 p.m. Wellington Monday, March 31, 7 p.m. For Whanqarei, Whangarei Heads, and • Manqapai. Macgregor | Every Tuesday, 6 p.m. For Whangarei and Whangarei Heads (Carrying passengers and cargo for Waipu). Macgregor | EveryTuesdayandFriday,Cp.m. For Whanoarei Heads, Parua Bay, Whan garei, and mangapai. Rowena | Every Thursday, 7 p.m. For Mercury Bay. Rowena 1 Every Monday, 7 p.m. ' FROM MANUKAU. For Hokianoa. Argyle | Wednesday, March 5.1 p.m. EXCURSION TICKETS at specially reduced rates will bo issued during Fobruary, available for return until March 31,1881. Cargo must be booked and alongaldo One Hour before advertised time of departure. Passage Tickets must be taken at tho Com pany's Office, Queen-street. Auckland. ORHoIOANGA.—Tho s.s. ARGiLE will loavo Onohunga Wharf as above (weather and other circumstances permitting) on WEDNESDAY, March 5, at 1 p.in.-Northern Steamship Company (Limited), Auokland; or, A. Barnes, Onohunga. c j~ riIHE KAMO COLLIERY .^gSyroT -"- COMPANY'S fast and %SggjP^Sy S.S. WAITAKI, 412 tona register. 420 h.p., Capt J. CBAWKORD, will be despatched as under— FOR WHANGAREI. WHANGAREI HEADS, MANGAPAI, AND PARUA BAY. From Auckland: From Whangarei: March. Monday, 3, 8 p.m. TrSrf 3117 * b aM Thursday, 0, 8 p.m. Friday, 7, 2 p.m. Monday, 10,8 p.m. Tuesday 11. 6.30 p.m. Wednesday, 12, 8 p.m. Friday, 14.9.30 n.m. Monday 17, 8 p.m. Tuesday 18.10 a.m. Wednesday, lfl. S p.m. Friday, 21 2 p.m. Monday. 21,8 p.m. 'l^^fA^" ?;T" AVednesday, 26, 8 p.m. Friday, 28, 9.30 a.m. Monday, 3 1, Bp.m. — A COACH runs in connection with the stermer be taken at Company's Office, IU, Queen-street, or Quoon-Btreet Wharf, Aucklann. . -■'.■■*■• Jt mHB NORTHERN djj^&Zik A- RIVER STEAM NAVI ■a?Sy*^3iL»(TATION CO. (LTD.)-Increased «!Jf*?s2ftsl»fe» r.Stuam Communication on the TQgkmmgZZ^ Northern Wairoa at Further Rndnced Faros.-In addition to the present |£f%r°niniraXlvS W« S^rTur^M s£^.=: Manager and Engineer. xJ- QTEAM TO THAMES, . J^^L^ © Connecting with River FROM AUCKLAND: ■ ; —i~Rot<rmahana | Enterpriao I A. Milbank Viaa. 5 p.m. j 12 p.m. Tae». 5 p.m. _ Wed. - Sp>m# _ Thurs. 830a.r0. - _ Fri. 9,59».m. 0 p.m. _ Sat 10 a.i»- ~ — FROM THAMES: | Rotomahana I Enterprise lA. Miibank Tuel 10 a.m. U P-"1- Z Ir fg?- Kp-5- = discharging Liya Stock. TraAggR&TINNE, Agents. T~? =viIfAIUKU AND OJNJS- Jfe^&fc W BUMGA STEAM yjgmaJgraL^NAVIGATION CO. (Limited). TIME TABLE.-S.S. MANUKAU. March, 1881. Leave OnehMgaT^Leave Waiuku I "-Wed., 11 a.m. 5-Wed., 3.30 p.m. (i-Thursday, 1.30 p.m. 7 _ ftW^f „„ a . m . 7-Friday. 3 p.m. g_ Sata Sar, ? a.m. 10-Monday, 5 p.m. „ a . m . ll_Tuesday, 5 p.m. w _ Wed _ w . so a . m . iS-Thursday, 7 a.m. 13-Tlmra.. 11.30 a,w. U— FfWay(forManukau _ W£mm 1 p.m. 2 2-Saturday, 6 a.m. j(_ifonday, 4 p.m. gj-fuesday, 9 a.m. 25-Tuwday, 5 p.m. ofi—WedTrio*.m. 37-Thursday, 0 a.m. 27-Thuraday,ia3oa.m. SB-Friday (for Manukau _ AU freighte B»^le befor^deUvW^goods. Managing Director -~~~Z jji 1 ~jTb 'TABLE. fflStflgigag, P-s- TONGARIBQ. I.cave St. Helior's Bayl Leave Queen-st. Wharf: a-nSPEOIAL TRIPS On Wedneadaya »nd Saturdays. Leave Qucon-sLWharf: Leave St. Holler's Bay: 2 p.m. ° <?•'"• " SU^TUim Vessels requiring Mgjffi- M xr- QS. COR-OMANDEL. fflpLtttth* THOMAS SCOTT, MASTER. TIMETABLE. Leaves Auckland: Leaves Coromandel: ■ Tuesduyf^fpm. Wednesday, 5,2 p.m. Thurßdajri 6^ 2p . m . BWday,.7,2£.m. aaturday , 8,2 p.m. N^s^feth^ within hall an hour of advertised time ai-fW



Shipping. £^r *- T>ACIFIC MAIISTEAM- JftfajffiQjJL SHIP CO. '^^R^^P'through the united -~ms«s. jf STATES OF AMERICA, VIA IHONOLULU, TO GREAT BRITAIN. Under Postal Contract with the Governments of New Zealand and New South Wales. Passengers booked through to Liverpool, London, or Paris, via tho Great Overland Road o£ America, and the Steamers o£ the Atlantic Lines from New York, Date of Datu of Steamer. Tons. Sailing to Sailing to Sydney 'Frisco. " 1881 On arabout 1881. City of Sydney.... 3.4C0 March 8 April 1 Au5tra1ia.......... 3.200 Aprils April 29 Zealand!* 3,200 May 3 Mar. 4 FARES :— First-class £GG and upwards Steerage fi!2 3s. 9d. and upwards First-class to San Francisco **0 Steerage £20 Through Cabin Passengors aro permitted to lay over at Honolulu, or any of tho cities of the United States, not to exoeed six months. SOUTHERN PACIFIC ROUTE. Passengers to and from Europe may, without extra cost, avail themselves of the Southern Pacific Railroad and its connections, thereby avoiding the winter cold of the Northern route; and for an additional cost of S2l may go to New Orlpjuis and thence through the Southern States t VeivYork. No Shipping Orders will be issued after i p.m. n the day before the sailing of Bteamers for San *'or freight rates and all other Information Ply to THOS. T. GAMBLE, Agent, Lower Queen-street A^f^r UTEAM TO LONDON. «fflO-J3BIIirPTr,NTN3ULAR & ORIENTAL ST eam navigation COMPANY. FOR LONDON DIRECT1, VIA COLOMBO. Steamer. Sydney. Melbourne. " Tm. i 188T Sutlej March 7 March 13 Mirzapore March 21 March 27 BALLARAT. Apr 4 Apn 10 Valetta April 16| April 2'i And thenceforward every alternate week. Passengers and cargo booked to London, Mar seilles, Italy, Egypt, India, China, and Japan at moderate rates. Return tickets issued both to first and second li f i passengers at especially low raWia. Cheap reserved accommodation can be obtained in this oompany b vessels. Passengers booking at Auokland iseure special advantages. For all particulars apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agents. 18, Queen-street. Auckland. A*£*r () RIENT LiNK JSSsSSsSSBr Under contraot with tho New *Ul^i 'ii'n ■ South Wales Government for the oonveyanco of Mails. Tho following Steamshipß belonging to the Orient Co. and the Paciflo Co. will leave SYDNEY and MELBOURNE on tho under mentioned dates for LONDON, via ADKLAIDK, DIEGO, GARCIA (at steamor's option), aUEZ, and NAPLES:- Steamer. From Sydney-iFrom Mnlb'urne. JonN Elder.. March 15 March 21 Chimborazo.. March 2!) April I BORATA April 13 April 18 Cazco April2(i May 2 Liguria May 9 I May 15 And fortnightly thereafter. Through fares to London, £21 to £75. Passengers secure special advantages bj booking through from New Zealand, becoml class passengers by Orif it steamer are provided with saloon passages to Sydney or Melbourne. NAPLES TO LONDON by Rail.—Special arrangements mado with Messrs Cook and Son* for the issue of through tickets at greatly re PASSAGES FROM LONDON.—Special facili ties altorded for bringing out Friends and Relatives by pre-payment of tho passaße-nioney RETURN TICKETS, available for 12 months, aro issued at tho following rates :— First Saloon .. - - •• £117 PARCkU^BOOKKD THROUGH'tO LON DON at Reduced Rates. VOV COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND (LIMITED), Agenta in New Zealand. 1 " J tjvFrst ship for s£&g£& JO LONDON. •^|F~|jr3|Bl' Tho Al Swedish Barque 413 tons register. E. Nordback, Commander, now on tho borth for London. Having greater part of her cargo engaged will have quick despatch. For rates of freight, etc., apply to M. NICCOL, Agent. Auckland. February 20.1851. ~T3£ T7l 0 R L 0 N D~O N "^^^y^MT The Clipper Barque «gjgg§|jjgjp>' LUTTERWORTH, 883 tons register, 100 Al at Lloyd's, Captain W. Pearson, having the greater part of hor cargo ongaged, will meet with quick dispatch. Good accommodation for a few Saloon and Second-class Passengors. For freight or passage, apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agents. 18, Queon-stroet, Auckland, Jan. 30,1884. A.& Tj^Oß HOKIANGA. Tho Schooner FANNY THORNTON will sail as «S|||||SB|^abovo on TUESDAY, 4th Forfr e lghta PP l i r ( : AßDNOiForUtrMti February 29th, 1884. T\r j~ CJTEAM TO WADE and JBJSgSif^ JO PUHOI.—The S.s. TAM will sail as ■SS^^^nnS^under:—Auckland to Wade— Thursday, 6th, at 8 p.m., re turn Friday; Saturday, Bth, at 13 noon, retnrn Monday. Auokland to Puhol to Auckland- Monday! 3rd. at 4 p.m., return Tuesday. Weather permitting. . , V j- "VTEW STEAMER ON ■irM^rOT -" THB KAIPARA' — JSSj'^iiSSSf Tho new and fast s.s. NEP- tune will leave Helensvillo for Dargaville (and intermediate stations) on Tuesdays and Thursdays, after the arrival of the 7.15 a.m. train from Auckland; returning from Dargaville on Wednesdays and Fridays, Saloon Fares, 8s; roturn Ticket available for two weeks. I ISaloon Fares (Single), os. 7 ~J TPKEVONPORT STEAM j§£?3£k JIJ ferry company The aboye Company have a Steamer always on hand at shortest notice for TOWING PICNIC PARTIES, AND FISHING EXCURSIONS^ Traffic Manager. Excursions j- jf 1%/TOONLJGIJT EX- JIX CURSION.—At the re- of a large number of GUBSION Off MON'IJA-Y EyENING March Dancim? will ho indulged in to tho strains of this uonular Band, lickots (including ad m "ssio Pn to Gardens), Is Bd.-W. REID, Sepretary to Committee. _ Butchers. THOMAS SHOVE, SE N R., FAMILY & SHIPPING BUTCHER (Established 1857). T. S., having boen in businoss in Hobson-street 23 years, and being about to Re-commence Business, respectfully appeals to his old friends to a renewal of the patronage he so long en joyed. Will Re-open on SATURDAY Next, at the City Market. Families waited on in town or suburbs. Goods promptly delivered. Tt/T E A■ T ! MEAT-! . BEEF! MUTTON! THE KKW QUEpF-STREET SHOP IS .; .'<'■ : NOW OPEN (Opposite Morrin and Company). FINEST AUCKLAND-mOWN BBBF AND MUTTON Btiaping and FamiUelsupplied and Waited on for Orders. ROBERT JFABRELL, . SHIPPING AND FAMptf SUTCHER. N,8.-T*o Meat .tnnst be. .CtJU-RKP 0»J fIP BabSda* Nkupjt. No .reasqnibje 9fer f.e fUBOd. v: ' '



Business Notices. CHARLES HESKETH.] [ALEX. AITKEN. HESKETH and AITKEN are glad to inform their customers and the public generally that having sold the whole of their last year's stock of Clovers, etc., they are in a position to offer an entirely New Stock arriving per direct steamer Aorangi, from Lon don, and per Mail Steamer Ironi Han Francisco, aa under, all current season's growth, consist '"vVHlTE CLOVER (Trefolinm repens) RED CLOVER (Trefolinm pretens) AXiSYKK CLOVER (Trefulium hybrida) COWGRASS (Trcfolium perenne) SCARLET CLOVER (TrofoUumincarnatum) TREFOIL (Medicago supulina) LUCERNE (Medieatfo saliva) ALFALFA (Mcdica^o Cliiliium) TIMOTHY (Phleum Prateuis) CRESTED DOGSTAIL (Cynosurus eristalus) MEADOW FOXTAIL (Alopecuruu pretcnßis) SHEICPS FKSCUE'lFestucaovina) WOOD MEADOW GRASS (Pon nwnoraliß) PRAIRIE (Bromus Schrcedcri) DOOB GRASS RAT-TAIL (Suorobohis clongatus) RYE-GRASS (Solemn perreue semporvirens) COCKSFOOT Daetylis gloniorata) PUKPLK and GREEN TOP ABERDEEN TURNIPS DEVONSHIRE GREY STONK, WHITE STONE, and GLOBE TURNIPS SWEDE TURNIPS. They are also Agents for the Bonedust as manufactured by the Auckland Manuro Com pany, Sydney Bonedust and Flour, Mineral and Bone Phosphates, Potato and Grass Manures, Peruvian Guano, Nitrate of Soda, and other Artificial Manures; Oata, Maize, Barley, Beans, Peas ;Coarse, Fine, and Rock Salt, Cobra, and Linseod Cake; Now Zealand Flax and Tew, eto. muoa, T. HARBDII, L MANUFACTURER or CORN BROOMS, Auckland. trash i kap a i v mask. TL/TONUMENTAL MARBLE MASONS. Workers of Marble Mantelpieces, Cheffbnlen and Toilet Tops, Slabs for Laboratory and Butchers' Shops. Marble worked to any design. Manufactured In Auokland.—R. LEVETT and CO., Vlctorla-stxeat (near Freeman's Bay). X HENDERSON, HOUSE, SHIP, SIGN, AND GENERAL DECORATIVE PAINTER, No. 8, Wyndh am-btbeet. T7IDYV.A.UD HARTLEY, Architect, Stich- JLI bury'g Buildings, Quoen-street, \\; IUIAM THOMAS, T t Corner of Lome and Victoria-streets, Auckland East, MONUMENTAL, MARBLE, AND GENERAL STONEMASON, ARCHITEGTUItAL SCULPTOR AND CARVER Inscriptions Accurate and Beautiful. -Monuments, Tombs, Headstones, and every description of Stone Work at the Lowest Possible Prices for Town and Country. rf\iiE~ neW~zealand tobacco- X GROWING AND MANUFACTURING COMPANY (LIMITED). Hicad Office and Factory: Auckland.: IMPORTANT TO FARMERS. The abovo Company Is desirous of com municating with Farmers and others who are willing to grow Tobacco. Genuine Havana mid American Seed and all Information KREIC. which can bo obtained at my otneo, Mercantile Chambora, next to Bank of New Zealand. AUGUST VOLLBRACHT, Working Maaagor. December 1,1833. TSI H E S T S OF DRAWERS Very Handsome Cheata of Drawors, In Rich Mottled Kauri, are now selling at the following prices for Cash:—-The Dulie of Edinburgh Chest of Eight Drawers (the bonnet drawer richly panoUed with totara, bird, and rewa rowa) ,£8 10b ! Fivo Drawer Chests, £i. Tlio nbovo artiolen have alwaj-B given groat satisfaction, and be coniu mare beautiful with age. W. NORRIK, Top^lf SIIORTLAHD-BTRKBT. c£ I"k E V ONf'O XT FURNITURE H \J . WARBHOUSK. Jxj H. J. TURNER t? D Is prepared to Supply, at tho lowest < S-l Auckland pi-iocs, every kind of i'urni- S ture, Bedding. &c. , * Suites of Furniture Renovated and 2 hi mudo equal to new. h H. J. TURN E U, H DEVOM'OH'r. QUPERIOR CORRUGATED TANJHIH. k J. L. KEAN Has for Sale a number of the above, with Tapa, ready for use, price 355, at his shop, Wellesley- Btreet East (next door to Crowther'a Stabloa). Large Quantities of Spouting, Ridging, and Down Pipes always In Stock. Verandah Iron ourved at tho shortest notice. Country ordon will alwayß receive his prompt attention. Lead Washers always on hand. JOHN TUCKEY, Undertaker, B Victoria-street West, II Bogs to notify to the Publio of Auok- Q land that ho has commenced Business H in the above line, and trusts, by civility Q and Btrict attention to business, to merit B a share of public support. Interment of ■ Adults from £6 10s; do. of Children, £3 H 10s. N.Bi—Note tho address: H J. TUCKEY, Victoria-atroet West. § TTtarnoldk brothers, k>ap and candlb manufacturers. COX'S CREEK, RICHMOND, urncs: DURHAM - STREET, AUCKLAND. Cash Purchasers of Tallow, Wool, Sheepskins, and Bones. LIONEL PHI L IPS, WINK AND SHIRIT MERCHANT. 8, Queen-street, Auokland, Has opened in tho same premisesasoccupied by him six yeara ago, and will be Rlad to see all old Friends and customers, LIONEL PHILLIPS. -VTOTICE TO HOUSE OWNERS. S. Glading, Paperhanger, Is now Prepared to Hang Paper in a superior manner for lOd per pieco, in any part of the town or suburbs. Painting, &c, equally oheap. . 8. GLADING, Gaol Road, Kyber Pass. Post ordcr3 punctually attended to. W. L » * s- BOOK BINDER, PAPER RULER, ACCOUNT BOOK MANUFACTURER, THREE DOORS ABOVB " STAR " OFFIOB. MERCHANTS1 ACCOUNT BOOKS, INSURANCE AND MINING REGISTER BOOKS Specially Ruled and Bound. Music, Magazines, Publio Libraries, and Sun day School Books well bound. BAKERS' SPECIAL RULED DAY BOOKS. Bibles, Prayer and Hymn Books Ro-bound. BAND AND CHOIR MUSIC BOOKS RULffP MO ■N S. A. FAKAVEL, HAIRLESS ER as IN^HE LATEST Gives every attontion and civility. Charges: Hair Cutting, 6d ; Shampoojng, fid; Shaving, 6d. Note tho address— , A. FARAVEL, 25, Victoria-street East (next Roth's Baths), Auckland, Now Zealand. , H. SKINNER AND SON, • Builders, Carpenters, and Joinors, Vulcan Lane. All Branches of tho Building Trado executed by Experienced Workmen.. Shop Fronts, Office Fittings, &o. MH. KEESING, Licensed Water a Works Plumber, No. 62, Victoria street, opposite Holland and Butler's. Wator laid on at the very lowest rateß. Plumbing and Gas-fitting promptly attended to. ,1""™™ always on hand, or made to order. Repairs neatly and' promptly executed. Cheapest Shop in Town. ■ ...,,■.. Comb and S,b » / the ' ".'; .' V y CHOICE SE LE CTION A?/ CHANDELIER, V*^^ BRACKETS, / ~/ /^/ PLUMBING, GLOBES, tec, / / / / GASFITTING, ro wTpbic*. 'YfAunwns* i*. /<}/ At Shortest Notice ac« y^/. Town Price*. / / / / 0. MAY'S BUILDINGS, / / DKVONPORT.



Land and Estate Agents. j W. Li. Mitchell, HOUSE, LAND, ESTATE AND COM MISSION AGENT. PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT AND AUDITOR. No. 8, Mercantile Chambers, Qiteen-st., Next the Bank of New Zealand. rents and interest collected. Skcuritiks Found Fok Investors Without Charge. THE CARE ANO MANAGEMENT OF ESTATES UNDERTAKEN. MORTCIAOKS AND LOANS NEGOTIATED. Bank Stocks \ Insurance Stocks 1 Thnbe? StOCoinpanyl-nOUGHT AND QOLD. Stocks /iJoUUHT AND »JOLD. And I All kinds of Stockßl FOR CJ A LE— OR k") A L B— VALUABLE CITY FREEHOLD, Area, li aores possessing a frontage to two streots. The property has been cut up into building sites. Immediately available, and within 15 minutes of Post-oillce. On one portion of tho grounds is a Gentleman's Rcsideneo of 13 rooms, well appointed; gas and water laid on, and immediate possession can be given. This is a first-class investment, capable of pro ducing a large return, and to an eligible pur chaser terms can be made exceptionally easy. KARANGAIIAPK ROAD—Frontage of 35 feet X 100, on which are erected two buildings viz.: Cottage of G rooms, worth 20s weekly, and a Shop anil Dwelling attached, worth iOs. Owner being in ill-health, wishes to sell. Price, £1,000. PONSONHY--Gentleman's Residenco Of 10 rooms, including Bath-room and Kitohen, with gas and water laid on, Tho ground com prises 1 allotments in one, and commands a charming view of a large portion of tho City and Harbour. There are vegetable, fruit, and flower gardens, with lawn and summer houso. Altogether a snuu home. Price, £1,000, and easy terms. PONSONBY—ViIIa Residences for sale in Nor folk-street, Vermont-streot, Clarence-street. Prospect-atreot, Sarsllold-street. Richmond Road, etc., at prices from £280, £300. J3350, £500, VICTORIA AVENUE—Largo Double House on briok foundations, concroto wall soparat lne; each six rooms, or can be used as one residence; iron roof, with verandah and bal cony ; bay windows, &c. Cheap. PONSONHY—Gentleman's Residence, with two acres in splendid Orchard, within Jlvo minutes of Ponsonby wnarf. NEWTON — Russell-street, 2 Good Level Allotments. 33 feet frontago each, at £86 stg. NEWTON—Sussox-Btroct, I Allotments, each AW. VICTORIA AVENUE—6 Allotments, from £2 5s per foot. CHEAP COTTAGE noar Rocky Nook, very prettily finished, 4 rooms and soullery, with good Allotment; only £280 stg. NEWMARKET—2 Allotments near Railway Workshops. HOSEHANK ESTATE—SO Acres, being pavt of this valuable property. Frontago to main road on tho ono sirto, and bounded by the waters of Waitomnta on the other. Fenced, and over 10 acres hi cultivation. This block can be cut up in suctions to great advantage, niid i-s otlbred a bargain. AVON DALE— Highly Cultivated Farm. 57 acres. NEW LYNX—Farm (30 acres) and House NEW LYNN—2l)wellliiK-liouses and 40 Acres. TUAKAU.—A very Choice Farm, 110 acres. 10 inlnuteß from Railway Station; subdivided into in paddocks, water throughout the proporty ; also sumo very highly prized »prinf<s of fresh water; a good orchard; buildings in coimilete order. Price, £11 per acre. Bi:c!KLAND. — Excellent Storo and Bake house, doing a larec trade ; will ho sold cheap. MAUNUATUKOTd-\V«l) Cultivated Farm, OT acres, £5 15s por acre; a good homestead. NORTH ARRAWARItA (near Wolsford) tioud Farm, l«0 acros, £1 per acre. PORT ALHKRT-ltiver View Farm, known as Dr. Holla: ISO ncrcß, pood house, 40 ucros fenced and In good aviaa, 1 ioilo from town ship, land all ]>louKhaule. Thoro is deep water frontuKt- and llrcwood on the property. Terms can bo nmdo very easy, vlk. : Ono thlrd cash and tho balance iixed for 10 yews ut low rate of interest. WATKOMITI, near Railway Station—oo acres, at £3 per acre. WAIKOMITI—SmaII Farms from 5 to 10 acres; very cheap. AIIIPARA, near Mongonui—Part of Allotment 33, containing 120 acres: cheap. WANTED- For a good business man with upwards of £2000 capital—Entranco into a sound concern. Is a good Valuer and Auctioneer. Has thorough knowlcdgo of wino and spirit business, and can bo rcliod upon for energy and uctivity, TO BK LEASED. That First - class Queen - stroot Shop now occupied by Mr Samuel Coombos, opposite Bank of Australasia. Good frontago (150 feet deep), with hack entranco from High-strcot; thoroughly adapted to any trade, and in tho heart of tho mercantile quarter ot tho city. Possession can bo idven on the Ist Feb., I&"J.— Apply only to W. L. M., at his Land Agoncy For a term of 21 years, Allotment, Wakcfleld street, 33 x 71. Suitablo for a manufactory. W. L. MITCHELL, BROKER AND ESTATE AGENT, S, MEKCASTH.K CIIAMUHKS, QUEICN-BTIiEKT. Wrapcry /^\ I DEFERRED \ I PAYMENT 1 I BYSTKM, I TAILORS, DRAPERS MniINERS, AND OUTFITTERS, HOBSON-STREET, HAVE A WELL-ASSORTED STOOK or the BEST CLASS GOODS. All Tweeds thoroughly shrunk before being made up, and Fit and Workmanship Guaranteed. Tho Deferred Payment Systhm haa boen found to bo ix great boon, by enabling those with limited incomes to procure necessaries in tho easiest possible way. INSPECTION INVITED Cash Customers recoive 5 per cent. Discount (one shilling in the pound sterling) ou all parcels of 20s and upwards. FIRST. S TOOK -TAKING SALE AT nnilE " TJON Tl/fARCIIE," IHE .DON IVIARCHE, COMMENCING ON FRIDAY, FEB. 22. FOR ONE MONTH ONLY. ALL SURPLUS*" SUMMER GOODS Will bo offered at PRICES TO DEFY COMPETITION, In order to mako room for Autumn and Winter Novelties. (A lengthy advertisement not necessary.) A. L E SUE UR, Having already proved UlO great success of hia trade motto, " Small Profits and Quick Returns.' will continue to givo such value as cannot fall to bo appreciated. The following fow lines will bo sold at unpre ccdcntcdly Low Prices:—l.Boo Straw Hats, from 1 id to fid each ; job parcel of Hosiory and Gloves from Od por pair; law) pareol Men's and Boys' White and Coloured Shirts from Is each; Black and Coloured Sunshades, from 8d each to 25s (Ki-eat bargains); Dress Shirt's and Prints from 2:ldpcr yard; Not Curtains, 2s lljdpor 6 yds; Cretonnes, Shirting, etc., much undor value; Brussels Carpets, Js 9d (worth Gs 0d). Job lot Black Spanish Laces from Id yard: Coloured Ribbons at Half-price; Whito Kid Gloves (size 6 only). 3Jd pair; Coloured Black Silk Gloves remarkably cheap; Long Cream Feathers, 33 lUd each ; Boys' White Straw Hats ]s each (worth 2s Cd); a special line in Ulsters at 53 lid; also, largo stock Cloth Jackets, des perately cheap, A lari?o stock of Ladies' und Children's Under linen, Corsets, etc., very ohcap, "BON MARCHB," 217, Queen-street (ncxtllewin Bros., Grocers). Educational. THE REV. T. M. HUMPHREYS, 8.A., Cambridge, will recoive a limited number Daily Pupils and Boarders atßosenoath, Lower Rcmuora, from MONDAY, 3rd MARCH.-FuU particulars on application. O N S ON B V, ROAD. Mns and tlio MISSES SHAYLE GEORGE beg to inform their Old Friends and Pupils that they will Re-open their School on WEDNES DAY, the 3i)th instant. A sound and thorough English Education., with French, Music, Danc ing, and Needlework, will be offered on mode rate terms. ■ ' ■ MR.W. H.WEBB, L.S.S.A., &c, ACADEMY OF MUSIC, OAK HOUSE, HOB.SON-STRBET (3 doora from Cook-stroot), Teacher of Pianoforte. Organ, Harmoniuml and Harmony.1 Terms on application. In Classes— KUDJMENTS OF MU3IC THEORY OF MUSIC HARMONY, . There are separate Classes far Elemontary and Advanced Students, conducted on the principles of tho Royal Academy of Music, Term of 12 Leagons—One Guinea. R F. B, WOODHAM, '.''." TKAOHKR OP THB PIANQFORTK AND HARMONIUM. Address Care of '■ Mr A. Kadv, Auokland Musio Warehouse Queen-street,; . i:i



Land and Estate Agents. /~1 HA S. XT ASMOND, LAND AND MONETARY AGENT, 116, Queen-street (Adjoining B. Tonks and Co.'s), Bankers i National Bank of New Zealand (Limited). Mortgages and Loans Negotiated. Rents and Interests Collected. Money Invested on First-class Securities without charge. Estates managed for absentees. Valuations and Arbitrations undertaken. Native Land affairs specially understood. Houses to Let and Properties for Sale placed on my list free of charge. Every description of landed property bought or sold to order. Largo sums to lond on first-class securities. tt-ANTSD TO pURCHASE. A 9 or 10-roomed House in Symonds-street or Kybor Pass. A 0 or 10-roomed House in Hobson-street or adjacent. To Rent or Loaso, a small House of about six rooms, and from two to ten v\.orqs of Land, near a Railway Station on the main line, not over 20 miles from Auoklicfid. Small Houso and about 5 Aores Clay Land near Auckland, i. Seven Acres or more at Kpßom. ■■ About 10 Acres, One-tree Hill. Nice little House and about 2 Acros at Rcmuora or Epsom. Good 7-roomod House within ten minutes' walk of Queen-street. Small Store in a good position. . Some Good Allotments at Birkenhcad or North cote. WANTED—Particulars of Properties For Salo, as I hay» many buyors and but few sellers. I ham a Cliont who has a firsUslass Run of 30(00 Acros of Native Laud in the Waikato District. He is anxious to moot with a partnor who will Stook tho same with Horgos and Horuod Cattle. Tho land Is surfuco-sown, und only ton miles from a Railway Station. 1 hero uro two men residing on tho ground, and a, Homestead Is in tho course of erection. Good water and lurcl land. Tiuibor plentiful. TCT O R gAL E. riITY XIREEHOLD pROPERTY. PONSONBY.—An exooU»nt House of four largo rooms washhouse anil workshop, Bituated in tho bost part of Ponsonby. Uas in all tuo roomi, flrst-*lass Anioriean rango; also, gas btovs. Two largo verandahs; the view from the front one being yory pretty and oannot bo intercepted. The aUoUnsnt is tastefully laid out with llewors, the back portion bom« n kitchen garden. Price £380, with terms. MOUNT ROSKILL (Valley Road)-A wt.ll flnißhod Houso of 7-rooms and two KOOil Allotments of volsanio land. A fast riainf,' distriot; fashionable healthy, and pleasant neighbourhood; convenient to ohurohes, lidiook, and omnibuses. £660. MOUNT ROSKILL—WeII-built Houso of Soven Rooms, Stables, outt>uUdlni<B; thoroughly well finished; very oenYonient in every rospoot. Lai'RC allotmsnt. Prloe, £800. S& SOO-IN THE CENTRE OF THE CITY-A largo and commodious Store, built of Concrete aud Brick, with large Dry Sellers, on an Al lounont 10 ffcet Si teat « incllCß. valued about £1,500: tho allotment worth at least £50 por foot. With flrst-ol^ss terms. £350 FOR AN S-ROOMKD HOUSE aud good allotment, sltuatod near Mr Morloy's Store on the Oreat North Road. A ohanoo seldom met with. QUBV RB A N p R o!p ERT Y. £180 FOR A NEW 4-ROOMED COTTAGE and a vory Largo Allotment, situated at Northcoto, near tho Wharf. £75-ALLOTMENT adjoining tho abovo; oasy terms of payrnont. MOUNT ROSKILL-I hava a lot of very cheap allotments In an estate which has only just como into tho market. To working men doslrlous of scouring a good piece of land of their own at a small cost, and with very easy terms of payment, it is a grand.ohanoe. CORNER ALLOTMENT, BELLWOOD ESTATE, Frontage to tho Mount Roekill Road. £3 per foot. PENROSE—An unequalled site of 2} aores for a residence, Bituated on rteinK Rround,_ coin mandlni? one of tho grandest views in tho neighbourhood of Auckland. This site must bo soon to bo appreciated. Price, £200. PANMURE—S Acres of first-class Volcanic Lnml, undor cultivation, boing Lot 4, Parish of Paninurc. £50 por aero. PAREMAREMO-82 Acres. £4 por acre. HKLLYBR'S CREEK-80 Acres. £1 por aorc. LUCAS'S CREEK-320 Aorcs, with 1-mile fronts aifo to tho orook and J-mllo frontago to Uie main road to Northcoto and Birkonhoad. Iho Govornmont landing plaoo-decp wator-is on this proporty. The land Is all ploughable. Borne fow yoars ago a native settlement was situated there, whioh faot in itsolf speaks for tlio quality of tho soil. £300 cash, balance «700 at 7 por cent MOUNT ROSKILL-8 AUotmonta, 10s per foot; 3 ditto, £1 por foot; 4 ditto, £2 por foot, All in good positions and oonvoniont to tho 'bus. MOUNT ROSKILL-S Acres Volcanic Land. £100 por aero. MOUNT ROSKU.L-16 Acres Volcanic Land, £1,000. EPSOM—About 6 Aores, main road frontage. £300 per aore. HELENSVILLE — 220 Acres Splondid Land, with Railway Station on tho property. Price, £700; easy terms. TUAKAU —Two Township Allotments, £10 each. HAMILTON—About 1,500 Aores, abutting tho main road and clOße to tho station. The whole is well watered, lovol, and rioh land. It is thoroughly well fenced. A first-class houso an* all necessary farm buildings erected thoro on. All further particulars as to price, terms, reasons for selling, Sm., will bo glvon on appli cation. It is a bargain soldom met with. HAMILTON — Soveral splendid allotments adjoining tho New Railway Station; will bo very valuable for an Hotel. OKN SOPPET, House, Land, and General Commission Agont, No. 8, Quoen street, has for immediate sale (really cheap) :— ! l comfortable 6-roomed Cottage, Ponsonby; (tormß very easy); also, 1 7-roomed Honso, l S-roomed House, 2 4-roomed Cottages, and 1 small Store, in town; 1 Dairy Farms, 10 miles from town; 2 partly-improved Farms, one 310 acres, the other 160 acres, about 12 miles from town; and several other City and Suburban Properties at equally Low Prices. J. MOSS & CO., • HOUSE, LAND, & ESTATE AGENTS. We bog tr Inform Owners of Property that Housos or .uid, for RENTAL OR BALE, aro entered in ir Registry Free of Charge, for the informati 4 of thoso who favour us with a cal at our offices, in Shortland-street. Money to Lend at Current Rates of Interest. MT. CLA VT O IS, • HOUSE, LAND, COMMISSION AGKNT AND SHIP BROKER Allotments for Sale at Hamilton, Newcastle Aloxandra, and North. Shore. Money lent on good security, Offloe: 30, Insurance Buildings. Sewing Machines* mHE WONDERFUL WERTHEIM Sewing Machine. W. J. BEA LE, SOLE AGENT FOR AUCKLAND AND THE NORTHERN ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND. US' AUCKLAND DEPOT, -m 170, QUEEN-STREET. Musical. PIANOSA T H O WD E N PIANOS. ej , PIANOS. PIANOS. 1 QUBEN-STREET, PIANOS* [ gtg£ NBXT PIANOSJ bank or New Zkalanb DOUBLE OVERSTRUNG IRON FRAMES By Asherberg, Manthey, and Noufeld, VeryllCheap, and Superior any he basteve Imported ZTQ VICTORIA-STREET, AUCK OO • LAND (six doors from Albert-st. T. E. CARTER, WHOLESALE & RETAIL PICTURE FRAME "^MANUFACTURER IMPORTER OF MOULDINGS, GLABS, PICTURES, SCRAPS. AND MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS. 'leaoher of the Pianoforte, Violin, &c. For terms and testimonials sco Brett's Alma nac Advertisement, page 87, and post frco on application. Tuner and Repairer .of Musical Instruments



Sporting. HELENSVILLE TURF CLUB ANNUAL RACES. MARCH 25T11 AND 2CTH, 18S1. lIANDICAPPERS : THE STEWARDS. FIRST DAY. MAIDEN PLATE of 20sova., for horses that have never won. a race exceeding 20sovs. Entrance, ljsovs.; weight forage. Distance, H miles. BUSHMEN'S PURSE HANDICAP of 20sovs.; second horse to reci?ivo Oaovs. out of the stake. Nomination, lsov. Acceptance, \ soy. Distance, 1] mile. HELENSVILLE CUP HANDICAP of SOsovs.; second horse to receive lOsovs. out of stake. Nomination, lJsovs. Acceptance, 2sovs. Distance, 2 miles. MAIDEN HURDLE RACE^oC losovs., for horses that have never won an advertised llurdlo Race. Entranco, H soys. Weight noCless than lOst. Distance, 2 miles. NOVKL HANDICAP of 20sovs. NominaUon, lsov.; acceptance. Jsov. Distance, 1 mile. The winning hor3o to be sold by auction immediately after the race, the proceeds to go to the Club funds. »..J.'H SECOND DAY. PUBLICANS' PURSE HANDICAP of 2030V5.J socond horse to save stakes. Nomination, lsov.; acceptance, lsov. Distance, I}miloß. HANDICAP HURDLTC RACK of 30sovs.,with a sweep of lsov. each to ko to the second horse. Nomination, lsov.; acceptance, ljsovs. Distance. 2 miles. LAMES' PURSE HANDICAP of 15sovs. Nomination, lsov.; acceptance Isov. Dis tance, 1 mile. STEWARDS' HANDICAP of SOsovs., second horse to receive ssovs. out ot stake. Nomina tion, lsov.; acceptance, ljsov. Distance, 1} miles. Weights to appear on evening or first day's racing. CONSOLATION HANDICAP of lOsovs. En tranco lsov. Distance, 1 mile. HACK RACE, of Siovs, Entranco lsov.; HSWoif lit, not less than lOst. Distance, 1 milo. All nominations must be sont to the Secretary, Hclcnsuillc, with entrance money enclosed, not later than 8 p.m., 11th Maroh. Acceptances with ages and colours 22nd March. Weights to appear 18th March. Qualification Fee, lsov. All disputed claims or objections to bo ar ranged by tlio Stewards, whoso decision shall bo final. Races to bo run undor A.R.C. Rules. THOS. F. HOLT, Secretary to H.T.C. ANEIIUNOA RACES. SATURDAY, MARCH 29, 1884. Ist. HANDICAP HURDLE RACE of 3050V8,, over eight flights of hurdles; second horse to recoive 10 por cent, from the stakes. Nomination, lsov.; acceptance, ljsovs; Distance, 1} miles. 2nd. MAIDEN PLATE of 20sovs., for all horses that havo never won an advertised race ex ceeding ISsovs. Entranco, 2sovb. Distance, 11 mile. 3kd. ONEHUNGA CUP HANDICAP of 00 soys.; second liorso to receive 10 per cont. from stakes. Nomination, 2sovs.; accept unce, 2sovb. Distance, 1J miles. Itii. NOVEL RACE of 20« ova. Entrance, Isot. Distance, 1 mile. The winner to bo sold by auction immediately after tho race, tho whole of the proceeds to go to the fund. sth. PUBLICANS' PURSE HANDICAP of. 20sovs. Nomination, lsov. Acceptance, lsov. Distance li mile. Cm PONY RACK for a Silver Cup, value, ■iOsovs. Ponies, 11 hands 2in. to carry fist; under 11 hands 2in., allowed weight for inchos. Distance. 1 mile. Post entries. 7TH. CONSOLATION RACE of lOsovs. Dis tanco, 1 mile. Nominations for Cup, Hurdles, and Publicans' Pm-so close on SATURDAY, March 15, at 8 p.m., at Prince Albert Hotel, Onohunga, and at Nevada Hotel,Queen-stroct,Auckland. Acceptances and General Entries on SATUR DAY, March 22. RICHARD WEBB, Onohunga, Secretary. _ D O TV will hold a i." CONSULTATION ON THE TAKAPUNA EASTER HANDICAP. UNLIMITED NUMBER OF SUBSCRIBERS AT 103 EACH. Closes April 2. To bo Run April 5. First Horse Thirty per cent. Second Horse Twenty per cent. Third I lorse Fit toon per cont. Others divided. .Thirty-five per cont. As the tinjc from tho opening to tho drawing of this Consultation is rather short, subscribers are requested to mako early application for Shares. P.O. Ordors, Bank Notes, or Drafts accepted; add exchange to Cheques, and two Stamps for reply and result. Result posted to all Subscribers. Please write, in a legible hand, full name and address. Tickota may bo obtained by letter only from LA DON, Caro of S. A. Ashor, Box 301, Post-offlco, Auck land, or 286, Quecn-streot, Auokland. Registered Letters not accepted. Toleßrams not accepted. ARTINI• H E N R V' S CONSULTATION ON AUSTRALIAN CUP AND CHAMPION STAKES. 2,000 MEMBERS AT 10s. ONE TICKET CAN WIN £300. Melbourne Champion Australian Cut, run Stakes, run March 8, Maroh o,lßßi. 1881. lstHorso .. ..£l5O Ist Horse .. ..£l6O 2nd Horse .. ..100 2nd Horse .. ..100 3rd Horso .. .. 75 3rd Horse .. .. 75 Starters .. .. 75 Starters .. .. 75 Non-Starters .. 100 Non-Starters .. 100 £500 £500 Will close Maroh 1,1881. Applications by letter, with two stamps, Address :-MARTINI-HENRY, Caro J. Condon, Thistle Hotel, Auckland, TXENDERSON'S TV/TILL riVP. Unlimited number of I Will Positively Closo Subscribers at ss. I Maroh 14. RUN MARCH 17, 1884. A. NEMO'S CONSULTATION On tho abovo evontis Now Open. Tobodlvidod as follows :— Ist Horse 10 por cent, 2nd Horse 20 „ 3rd Horso 10 „ Others, divided .. ..30 Application by Letter only, and enclose two Stamps for roplics. Adciress—A. NEMO, c/o F. Tomlinson, Barrel Hotel, Parnoll. 1 _ &JUUU -j uth apiui,, 1881. ; i-auuu p< HRISTCHURCH RACES. To be Run Htii APRIL. 6000 MEMBERS AT 10s. 166 PRIZES. Each Ticket has Nino Chances. AUTUMN IT AND? CASH PRIZES. CAP—3O Nominations. 2at 100 £200 FIRST it!GOO 3 „ 50 150 SECOND 300 1 „ 25 100 THIRD 150 10 „ 20 200 STARTERS, about 10,, 15 150 £>scach 125 20,, 10 200 NON-STARTERS 10 „ 8 320 £12oach 350 31,, 5 155 £1525 120 Prizes. £U75 15G PRIZES. Each Ticket has Nino Chances, and can obtain a Prize in each of the Nino Drawings, Please send P.O. Orders when convoniont, also Two Stamps for replies. Country Chcquos must have One Shilling exchange added. Address all letters— (ADA. MANTUA, ) Poaaa J Caro of Mr Aiujaham, ( -C^HOO &OUUUK Box 351, Post-olllce, f&oUUU ( DITNEDIN. J N.B.—Plcnso apply early, as this Consultation will fill rapidly, over 800 having been alroady disposed of to persons whoso applications ar rived lato for previous Swoop. qYDNEY GOLD CUP. TO BE RUN ON~EASTER MONDAY. Tho Groat "MALABAR" Club are desirous of making it known to their numerous patrons and the public that tho First of their Series of Consultations on tho above event is NOW OPEN. NO 1 OF OUR SERIES. SHARES, 58 EACH. Tiio Press exposures of the bad and worth ess amontrst sweep promoters has had tho effect of gating those gentlemen to private life, and it is all tho moro to be hoped that those who now remain, tried and truo though they bo, should havo at each drawing a Press represen tative, to prove beyond a doubt tho genuine ness of tlio ailair. First Horso ..£I,OOO Starters divide..£2oo Socond do. .. 400 Non-starters do. 200 Third do. .. 200 Total .. £2,000 Tho publio, on reading the foregoing, vriU at once obscrvo that our programme is identical in every respect with that put forward by rival establishments with this amazing difference: That to become a, Shareholder in their Consul tation, entitling you, if fortunate, to win £1,000, you require to invest ono pound, whereas, in this our great effort, you merely require to in vest 03 in order to' Becure you tho winning of tho same amount, or should you speculate a Pound, you for that amount have Four Chances of winning £1,000 as against one given by others. FOUR TICKETS FOR £1; But one or more will be sent to any address. Prospectus free on application. Enclose envelope, plainly directed. Result of each drawing sent at once to every subscriber. Tickots sent oy return post. Address by letter only, "MALABAR," care G. E. Wilson, Pas toral Chambors, George-street, Sydney, N.9.W,



Money. MONEY TO LEND, on Real Estate, to sums of £50 and upwards, at the current rates of interest-Apply Wm. S. Cochrane, FortJ street. __ MONEY TO LEND, In large or small B ums,atus^ateS j pf & interest Kß( Solicitors, Vulcan Lane. _ ONEY TO LEND, in sums of £25 and upwards, at current rates of interest. Apply to PETJSK OLIPHANT, Solicitor, High-Btreet. MONEY TO LEND, on Freehold Security, at. a low rate of interest- Burton and Napier, Solicitors, High-street, Auckland. . MONEY TO LEND, at current rates of interest.—Laishlcy and Jackson, Queen street. T O AA A T0 LEND at Current JLj fc*\J\J\J Ratesof Interest On Free " hold Security. W. F. O'SULLIVAN, Shortland-streot. ONEY TO LEND, at a moderate rate of i^eßt-A^ply to uggKtL> Solicitors, Fort-street MONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage, of First-class Freehold Securities. W. COLEMAN, Solicitor, National Insurance Buildings. MONEY LENT ON PROMISSORY NOTES, HOUSES, FURNITURE, &O. BILLS DISCOUNTED DAttY MORTGAGES NEGOTIATED.' . JOHN W. HARDIE, Land, Commission, and Estatb Aokki, high-street, auckland. EXCHANGE ON NEW YORK AND LONDON, In sums to auit, FOR SALE BY ARNOLD, HINES, & CO., Corner of Cnatom-houße and Fort-street*. A UCKLAND PERMANENT CO- A. OPERATIVE BUILDING ft INVEST MENT SOCHCTY. Office 1117, Qtnnnf-BTR_Ti LOANS granted upon approved geonrlttsi Ot Freehold or Leasehold Properties to smna ot _20 to £6000, principal and Interest being repay able in instalments at the following REDUCED Rates for repayment ot each MOO borrowed l-» Bepaii m g enor Xtendl PetWeek- TWa 3blT " ~ A ».d. « •. 4. lrear _ .111 104 0 D lyean Z Z 1 010 108 fl 8 iyears Z Z 14 T lIS 15 0 veM» Z U 8 121 8 8 yelS II 8 8 13618 8 SyetE I - 7 1 147 13 » 10yeara - | ... 8»L1M 16 » And In the same prop 3rtlon for smallef or larger loans. DEPOSITS.—The Society receives Money on Deposit: —Repayable at 7 days' notloe, 6 pel cent per annum; repayable in 6 months, 6 per cent, per annum. V JOHN BATGER, Secretary. TNDUSTRIAL AND PROVIDENT JL PERMANENT BUnJQING, LAND, AND INVESTMENT SOCDJTY OF AUCK LAND. LIBERAL ADVANCES made on approved Freehold or Leasehold Properties for periods not exceeding TEN YEARS. Hmall margin only required. SCALE OF REPAYMENT REDUCED. FINES NOT ENFORED in cases of Sickness or Want ot Employment. BORROWERS SHARK IN PROFITS. PART OR WHOLE OF THE ADVANCE INTEREST CEASES ON' THK PORTION REPAID. Further particulars may be obtained on appli cation at the Society's! offices, corner of QUKXN BTBEKT and VULOAN LANK. GEORGE FRABBR. Manager. ONDON MORTGAGE, LOAN, AND DISCOUNT BAJSTK. 60, SHORTLAND-STREET, Auckland (Opposite A. Clark & Sons' Warehouse), And Little Collins-Btreet, Melbourne. LOANS ARE ADVANCED FROM £10 TO £l,Ooo f Upon personal, freehold, and leasehold security, repayable by Weekly, Monthly, or Quarterly Instalments, at Lowest Current Rates. Advances made on Furniture without removal, . and all classes of Merchandise. Loans Granted upon Life Policies, Legacies, and Interests under Wills. BILLS DISCOUNTED AT CURRENT RATES, Loams upon Deposit oir Deeds. Refaymeht by Easy Instalments! FORMS GRATIS. All communications and interviews held strlotly confidential. .^ Bank op England Notes Changed. "VTICTORIA LOAN AND DISCOUNT AGENCY, HIGH-STREET, AUCKLAND, OPPOBITE OITY GCUNCIIi CHAMBERS, money advanced in sumß of £10 to £1000 ON PERSONAL SECURITY, DEEDS OV PROPERTY, BOND WARRANTS, SHARES, &c, REPAYMENTS CAN BE MADE N WEEKLY OR OTHER INSTALMENTS TO SUIT BORROWERS. COMMUNICATIONS CONFIDENTAL. POSTAL ADDRESS: BOX 90. Timber. "OAPAK.URA SAW MILLS, HUNUA. Haying a large supply of KAURI Logs,we are now prepared to Exccuto Ordors to any size j (tressed T, and G., etc . COULTHARD BROS., Stewabt & Garlick, Agents, ForCstreet, Auckland. rrms union steam saw, mould -■- ING, SASH, AND DOOR COMPANY (LIMITED). . ,| . WHOLESALE TIMBER-DEALERS. MANUFACTURERS OF DOORS, SASHES, AND TURNERY. SUPPLIES IN WHOLESALE LOTS: SCANTLING BOARDS (Rough and Drossod) ' CEILING BOARDS WEATHER BOARDS (Rusticated or P. Edged) FLOORING AND LINING j ARCHITRAVES SKIRTINGS MOULDINGS (of any pattern) DOORS, SASHES, and TURNERY, DELIVERED at any Public Wharf in Auok land, or at the Company's Private Wharf, Mechanics' Bay. The Quality of tho Company's Timber is Un surpassed, and Prices specially favourable for Buudors, Contractors, and othor Wholesale Buyers. . , STORAGE ACCOMMODATION Afforded by Arrangement in Mechanics' Bay Yard. SORTING-UP ORDER 3 Executed from Mechanics' Bay Yard without delay. QUOTATIONS AND PATTERN. BOOKS, On application at MECHANICS' BAY OR CUSTOMB-STREET. ri H E A P TIM B E R. We are Soiling good Second-class House building Timber at Bs, and Lining at 5s per 100 feet, and all other descriptions in proportion, according to our reduced Price-list for this month. Shingles, House Blocks, Posts and Rails at lowest rates. J. And H. SMYTH, Auckland- Waltakerel Sawing and Planing Mill Mount Eden Railway Station, 12th Decembar. 1883. THE HOKIANGA SAW-MILL COMPANY (Limited), Having special facilities for supplying Kauri Timber In long lengths, are prepared to execute ordors for same at low rates. A stock of Tatars Piles and Baulk and Kauri Srora always Oii band. APPlyte^^^^;^ j



Tenders. miMBER BOOMS AT MAKARAU. Tenders for above Contract will be received until Noon on MONDAY, 10th March, at our Office, Colonial Bank Buildings, and at Messrs P. and J. McLeod's Store, Helensville, where plans and specifications may be seen. BOYLAN & LUNDON, Engineers. TT ELE N S V'TITE RACI S. MARCH 25~AND 96, 1881. Separate Tenders will be received by the undersigned not later than 8 p.m., 11th March, for Publican's Booth. Refreshment Booth, and Cards. Tender for Publican's Booth must be accompanied by deposit of i^ p hor n, Secretary Helensville Turf Club. m o painters. Tendors will be received until noon of the IOOi instant for Painting about 2000 yards (labour only) atOtahuhu. KEAL9 mO CARPENTERS. Tenders required for a Houso and Shop at Mount Eden. To be delivered on or before SATURDAY, Bth March. W. F. HAMMOND & SON, Architects, S. B. Chambers.. rjTo CARPEN TER S. Tenders will be received until G p.m. on THURSDAY, Gth inst., for Labour only for tho Erection of Two Shops and Dwelling-houses in Nelson-street. The lowest or any Tender not necessarily accepted. Plan and Specification at C. HAWKESWOOD. Hobson-street mO BUILDERS. Tenders will bo received until NOON of SATURDAY, the Bth instant, for the Erection of a House at Mount Eden. Plans, &c., at No. 8, South British Buildings. EDMUND BELL, Architect mO BUILDERS Tenders will be received by the undersigned until noon of THURSDAY, March G, for Krec tionof Residence at Surrey Hills. Plans, etc., at our Offices, Queen-street. P. HERAPATH & SON. Archltecta. TO BUILDERS.—Teudors will be re ceived until NOON of SATURDAY, the Bth instant, for the Erection of a Honse and Stabling at Patirangi, Waikato. Plans, &c, at Mr Edwards Store. Ohaupo, and No. 8, South British Buildings.—Edmund Bell, Architect. O BUILDERS. — Alternate Tenders will be received for the Erection and Completion of Two Shops on Mount Eden Road, in Concrete or Wood. Plans, specifications, etc., can be seen at Railway Tea Mart. Mount Eden Road. Tenderscloseat4p.m.onTHUßS DAY, 6th March, 1884. TENDERS wanted for the Erection of Bank Offices at New Plymouth for the National Bank of New Zealand (Limited). Plans, eto., to be Been at my Office till March 6. DAVID ROSS, F.R.1.8.A., Architect, Fisher's Buildings, Queen-street. Insurance. THE COLONIAL MUTUAL LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY (LIMITED). CniKP Offices In New Zealand: Hiqii-strekt, Dcnedin. DIRECTORS: Edwin J. Spence (Dalgety and Co.), Chairman. W. J. M. Larnach, C.M.G.. M.H.R. Hon. George McLkan, M.L.C. Robert Stout. all profits belong to the membera Poucies Unconditional, Unchatxenoablb, and Indefeasible. H. S. H. LYALL, Secretary. Qentlemon required to act as Travelling Agents. Liberal terms to capable men. pOVEftNMENT LOT! INBUKANCB. HUDOITIOBI PROVINCIAL BUILDINGS, ' Wkuunoton. ■ ■ IHI ONLY raw 'ZEALAND LITM OIFIOI, BOVKRNMBNT BECUBITT, i MUTUAL INSURANCE, LOWEST PREMIUMS. The Ordinary Branch Offers an Insurance of «1,200 at the premium charged elsowhere for fiI.OOO, equivalent to : ' Am Immediate Bonus or £200, In addition to Full Participation In Profit*. WORKMAN'S INSURANCE Specially provided for In the INDUSTRIAL BRANCH. Policies Issued from £5 Upwards, witf, tS- PARTICIPATION IN PROFIT&-«» PREMIUMS PAYABLE WEEKLY, For which a Collector will call, SPECIAL TABLES FOR CHILDREN Policies of «20. and Upwards, after Three Years, can be surrendered for Cash, or for > Free Policy. t « . LIBERAL REGULATIONS. ' NOTE.—The Government not only brings In surance within the roach of nearly every mm. woman, and child in the- community, but pro vides the description of policy and mode of paj nient best suited to the requirements of each. D. V -—-—-•■ commission-: Gunsmith. _ TF| E V ITT,;, ;';* -■'•"■ GUNMAKER, ,: : ; j m, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND j ! (Opposite the City Market). ■ y ;■ j .•'.[. j. , KBTABI.ISHKD 1859.; "..';■ *■[!« j ' Intending Bayers should inspect the-large Btook of Breech and Muzzle-loading Guns on hand. They .will see the best value ii Auck land. Every gun thoroughly examined; and guaranteed before delivery. Hammerless Guria with Siemens Patent Steel Barrels, 12 and 20 gauge; Silver's Patent Antl-recoU Butt Plates Webley's Bull Dog and Irish Constabulary Ra volvers, also his New Patent Self-oxtraoting Revolver^ Kynooh's Patent "Perfect" Re loading Metallic Cartridge Cases and^Crlmpers Eloy.'s Revolver Ammunition and .Metallic, Cartridge Cases; Newcastle Chilled, Shpti; Cnrtiss and Harvey and Pigon Wilk's and LauTonco's Gunpowder; Eley's Wadding mid Cartridge Cases; Powder FlaEks, Shot Pouches, Game Bags, Gun Cases, Cartridge Belts, Gun Oil, Tow for Gun Cleaning, Ferret Muzzles and Bells, Saloon Rifles, Air Canes, Breoch-loadinK Implements, Fishing Tacklo, Cutlery, Fire works. REPAIRS, Including Browning and Re stocking, specially attended to, and satisfaction guaranteed. ■ D: EVITT, ! j GUNMAKER AND IMPORTER, \ 254, Queen-street, AUCKLAND • * I ■ (Opposite t^e City Marko " " i Boots and Shoes. "- - " X> B - OP E N ING ±V :. -: ■■ -■■■■ ■ ■ " c/aRRETT BROS.' WAREHOUSE, j Having been Closed for the last .' wo Montha In cohsequence'of the late FIRK. we now have much pleasure in informing our customers and the general public that-we are ' '~,"■ NOW OPEN FOR BUSINESS,. I WITH THE LARGEST STOCK IN NEW ZEALAND, ;;.'[ v'/.:, .'■'.' j IVALuiip:AT; :."'•/■' £12,000,; ::■ Which will bo Sold at tho following prices tor CiSH ONLY: B.d, 8, d Men's Watertights, own make 8 U worth 14 0 Men's Bluohors, own make .. 411 worth 9 8 Men's Balmorals, own make.. 10 6 w.ortb. 15 0 Men's Shoes, own make . ..3 6 worth IS 0 Men's Klastics, own make .. 811 worth 11 0 Youths' Boots, own majte .. 4-6 worth 7 6 Women's Elastics, own make 6 6 worth U: 6 Ladies' Kid E,S., own make ..5 9 worth 10 0 Ladiea Eid E.S., own make .. B 6 worth 12 0 Ladies' KidK.S,, own maka .. 7 G worth 13 0 Ladies' Kid E.'B;, own make.; 8 '6worthM 0 Ladles' Evening Shoes..' <.; '4 6worth 9 0 LadioB1 Evening Shoes.. .. 5 6 worth 10 fl Ladles' Walking Shoes, 7 6 worth H Q Ladies' Best Evening Shoes .. 8 0 worth 14 9 Children's Boots ..■■ .. ..1 S-worth 9 8 Children'sßoote .. .. ~ 1 Bworth 3 6 Children's Shoes ~ ~ ~ 11l worth 4 0 Ladies' Best WWte Rid E. 5... 5 6 worth 10 Ladies' Button Boots .. ..10 6 worth 18 Children's Button Boots from Half-a-Crown. ! t&" Space will not permit us to give a list'of al our prices, but wo guarantee all other Gooda at equally low prices, GARRETT BI\QTHBRS, TANNERS, OUR«I«Ra. WOOL MKROHANTg. LEATBKR Aim BOOT MANUFAtrTUBKBfI AND IMPOBIKBB. ; .:■ Tannery and Works, Avondale. FACTORY AND WARKHOUSE. WAKK . 'FIELD-STREET,'AUCKLAND S , i AND AT NAPIKB, GIBBDRNE, NBW PL\MODTH, T.fMili ■'■> ■ AND WAIPAWA,•(-,"..;■ Jri :



Amusements. ABBOTT'S OPERA HOUSE.' Lessees and Direotors: • MESSRS WILLIAMSON. GARNER, AMJ Treasurer .Mr H. Musgrovo.' Stage Manager Mr John Wallace. THIRD WEEK Of the Most Brilliant Season of the ROYAL fIOMIC APERA ftOMPANr OVAL UOMIO UPKRA VJOMPANX CONTINUED andTjLORIOUS SUCCESS Of Audran's Sparkling Comic Opera LIVE TT E. ' L I V E T T E. Which still pursues the Most Triumphant} Cirker of all entertainments submitted to public approval. MONDAY, TO-NIGHT, MARCH 3rd.' and Every At a quarter to Carriages at Evening, eight. eleven. OLIVETTE OR RH^VTTK OLIVETTE WIFE SKS&ttij? - gftvK NoJfIFE. WS& , Musical Director Mr W. H. Harrison, PRICES OF ADMISSION: Dress Circle and Or- .-«-« CHESTRA STALLS .. gnC&m™,,, tZ^ .. Two Shillings Box Plan at Mr Lennox's, Stationer, Queon atSCTALLS and PIT TICKETS can also he pro cured at Abbott's Hotel, next door to tne N.B^-Omnibuses for the various suburbs will be in attendance every evening after Uiq Opera. & NOBILI. Business Manager. mHE CHORAL HALL. ORCHESTRAL SOCIETY'S POPULAR CONCERTS. SEASON OF 1884. FIRST CONCERT FRIDAY, MARCH 7th, 1884, Commencing at 8 p.m. CONDUCTOR HERR OARL SCHMTT* 1. Overture > lI'Wapsertragor"(Chpiublni) 2. Part Song, " The Shepherd's Farewell", 3. Ivmphony iNo. 12). " Largo and Allegro i. Sona? l'T^va Art Gone Far, Far Away™ (HeSonTruhnl-MrMUliganßogg fi String QuarUtte. " KalnldOßOOpe "—Messrs C. and J. Hemus, Clongh, and Edger 6 Cabalette, "Si yoU 11 prlmo," "Luorozia Borgia" (Donizetti), with OrchestralAccoin panlinent-Miss Staunton . , „ 7. Fantasia for Orchestra, * Traum Budor ( urn y^^^j o{ Ten Minutes. 8. Overture (Reisslger) 9. Pong, "When Sparrows Build"(Lindsay)— 10. Com;ertodhi 0G Minor for Pianoforte anil Orchestra, "Andanto and Presto" (Mendela sohn)-Mr Angelo Forrest \i i i. ; 11. Valse Chantanto, composed for the occasion (Schmitt), with orchestral accompaniment— 12. Trio and' Chorus, "Finale," " Norms," (Bellini), with orchestral accompaniment— Mrs Chad wick, Messrs Edwards and Stuart 13. Walte, "Fancy Fair" (Schmitt), composea for the occasion. ADMISSION: Front Seats (reserved) Half-a-crown, Remainder of Hall ?Dne Shilling, Seats may be roserved at Messrs Upton and Co.'s. H. F. EDGER, Hon. Sec APERA CIGAR DI vTn! Gentlemen on leaving the Opera should stou across to the Opera Cigar Divan, Welleslojr street, where they can enjoy a fragrant C.l^ of Coffee, with a Choice CiOar. Only ta best brands kept. ■ , , P.S.— Every attentlonpald to visitors. MAY SUTHERLAND, Manager. Lectures. " CATACOMBS OF ROME," an Hlus \J trated Lecture, will be delivered by Henry Bxxey, Evsjigolist, from America, next TUESDAY Evening, at 7.30, at the Christians 1 Meeting House, New North Road (late Congre gational Chapel). All are invited. No collections. Hotels. XMPERIAL HOTEL, CORNER OF QUEEN AND FORT STREETS. T. T. ANDERSON, Proprietor, Begs to inform the Public that he is now ready • to receive Boarders at bis New Hotel, where they will find every accommodation. Hot! Cold, and Shower Baths. Large, Spacious Bedrooms. Luncheon from Ito 3. MASONIC HOT ELJ DEVONPORT, NORTH snORK. W. H. PEARCB Has much pleasure in intimating that the whole of the extensive additions and alterations to the Masonic are now flnaUy completed. Persona doeirous of residing in this delightful district will, by patronising the above Hotel, receive every attention required to make them happy and comfortable. ■ The rooms are lofty, well ventilated, neatly and elegantly furnished. Select Suites of Apartments. Private Sitting rooms. One .of the finest Billiard-rooms in the • Colony, fitted with everything new and first class. i. '' - BATHING—Fresh and Salt Wattfr.l BUGGIES supplied in five minutes' notice. Ulr: ; >:' ': W. H. PEARCE. : ; :: r HOWARD'S NEW COMMERCIAL and family hotel, Opposite the Railway Station, rWHANGARBI. This is by far the largest, best-appointed, and most comfortable Hotel North of Auckland, containing Suites of Private Rooms for Families, with Piano;' Hath, Commercial, Dining, and Smoking Kooma, ~,; , ; SPLENDID BnjLIARD BOOM. The Boili'ooms.are lofty and well ventilated, and most comfortably furnished. Orders ty Telegram or Letter will receive prompt attention. Sactdle Horsea on HJre, &c, &o. Porter in attendance- on Trains and Steamers. , ; g fe HOWAR p ;Pr , pri6tol ; PR EMIE R HOT EL a WAIOHONQOMAI (Near the Telegraphic Office), Is the LEADING HOTEL IN THE DISTRICT. The Proprietor is now Erecting Large and Important Additions, including numerous Bed* rooms and Private Parlours, which will be fitted up with every regard to the Care, Com fort, and Enjoyment « Quests. No expense whatever hag boen apared to constitute this tho I'reraior Hotel of the Te Arobji Goldfleld, and moke it the Pavwrito Resort ox'the Travolling Public. Thewfaicßand Spirits are of the Best Brands, Billiard a. Stabling—Convenient and Kxtenßiye. ; J.,B:KILIAN, Proprietor. /LINGER ALE^,^ GINGER ALE. , JOHN GRIiY~ANp SONS, iERATED WATER And' COBOIAL MANUPAC TUREKS, Beg to Intiiwto that they are prepared to tiupply GINGER ALB Of mperiprjmaiity'in Quarts and Pints, The public will find this to be a DELICIOUS BEVERAGE. Also, on hand, and to arrive— 200 casks of cor.ry's celebrated belfast ginger ale. Eden Crescent and Albert-street. QINGER-ALE! GINGER ALE! G. G LED H ILL iis now Manufacturing a GINGE R A L & Superior to any yet offwed te the Public. It is a Delicious, Gtatefvl, and Invigorating Beverage, and Wends reinarfcably well with all brands of Spirits. : G. G LED HILL, W X L L E S L E T-ST R X R T. Telephone No. 63. O T "iji" B 'A";:'T i to ROTH'S PUBLIO HOT, COLD, AND 3HOWSR BATHS, Victoria-strjext East. Charge—ONE SHILLING. Open all week dayi from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m,, and. SUNDAY MORN INGS frame till 10 »;m. The Bath-moms are all private, and' supplied with orory conven ience, Turkish to wel«, flMh aad hair broaties* combs, respirator*, wUm, *c Select Bttth roomt (private) ter I«Um maty day, at all hoars, with f emit atiendanoe, Om ShmlnK and Slxpenao.' Wea*k 3ot« the addrtw vlowta street m ahoy* thb Sueyhonnd BeteL a»* next the Cbfiap Boddlng and FuruiiUMP Mart ABfviWiij TIB. 'Barhirla atttarfannt. ■ .