The Auckland Evening Star.

VOL. XXIII.—NO. 4,252.

AUCKLAND, N.Z., MONDAY, JANUARY 14, 1884

PRICE: OiNE PENNY.



Shipping _S_^T *. "OACIFIC MAIL STEAI __^f ?r r SHft -*- SIIIP C 0• THE UNITE] -__^_t.^-_j^ a -|' A '['i,;s OF AMERICA, VL HONOLULU, TO GREAT BRITAIN. Under Postal Contract with the Governments c New Zealand and New South Wales. Passongers hooked through to Liverpool London, or Paris, via the Great Overland Roai of America, and the Steamers of tho Atlanti Lines from New York. ~i Date of I Date of Steamer. | Tons. Sailing to Sailing tc j Sydney ! 'Frisco. I ISSI On .rabout IS3L Australia -3,201' April 5 Feb. 5 Zoalandla a.-uO Feb.l) Mar. 1 City of .Sydney.,., 1 :!,!"!' '.March 8 April 1 FARES:— First-class -CI! i and upwards Steerage ':ii2 3s. 'Jd. and upwards First-class to San Francisco £10 Steerage £20 ' Through Cabin Passengers aro permitted ti lay over at Honolulu, or any of tho cities ot tin United States, not to exceed six months. SOUTHERN PACIFIC ROUTE. Passongers to and from Europe may, withou extra cost, avail themselves of the Sir'THER? Pacific Railroad and its connections, thercbj avoiding tlic winter cold of the Northern route and for an additional cost of §21 may go to Nov Orleans and thence through tlio Southern State: to New York. No Shipping Orders will be issued after 1 p.m on the day before the sailing of steamers for Sai Francisco. For freight rates and all other Informatioi apply to THOS. T. GAMBLE, Agent, Lower Queen-street. jroT-. /"VRIENT LINE Under contract with the Nov South Wales Government foi tho conveyanco of Mails and Immigrants. Tho following Steamships belonging to tht Orient Co. and tho Pacific Co. will leave SYDNEY and MELBOURNE on the under mentioned dates for LONDON, via ADELAIDE DIKGO, GARCL. (at steamer's option), SUEZ and NAPLES:- Steamor. From Sydney. From Melb'urne Potosi January 19 January 25 Orient Fobruary 2 February 8 Gahonnk Fobruary 16 February 22 And fortnightly thereafter. Through fares to London, £21 to £75. Passengers secure special advantages by booking through from New Zealand. Second class passengers by Orient steamer are provided with saloon passages to Sydney or Melbourne. NAPLES TO LONDON by RalL-Special arrangements made with Messrs Cook and Sons for tho issue of through tickots at greatly re duced rates. PASSAGES FROM LONDON.—Special facili ties attorded for bringing out Friends and Relatives hy pro-payment of tho passage-money here. SPECIAL RETURN TICKETS, available foi 12 months, are issued at the following rates :— First Saloon £117 Second Saloon £77 PARCELS BOOKED THROUGH to LON DON at Reduced Rates. For further particulars apply to UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND (LIMITED), Agenis in New Zealand. wv-oyj ~~*A TTNION STEAMSHIP ' >;42_/i U COMPANY OF NEW VS^ESa ZEALAND (LIMITED). I TIME TABLE. — January. FlUt TARANAKI, NELSON, PICTON, WEL LINGTON, LYTTELTON, AND WEST COAST POUTS (from Manukan). Steamer. | Date of Sailing. | Lorain! Wanaka I Tues., 22,3 p.m. I 2 p.m. FOR GISBORNE, NAPIER, AND WEL- LIXGTON. SouTn. Cboss 1 Mon., 11, 6 p.m. I — FOR GISBORNE, NAPIER, WELLINGTON, LYTTELTON, AND PORT CHALMERS (from Auckland), TbAnau I Thnrs., 17, noon I — Haukotol I Fri., 25, noon I - tNot Calling at Gisborno or Napier, " FOP. -jo-LBOUKNB (VIA BLUFF). Te Anau I Thurs.. 17, noon I — Haukotol I Fi'i., 25, noon I — tUalls at Hobart. " FOR SYDNEY. ItINOABOOMA I Wed.,l6, 2 p.m. I — FOR SUVA AND LEVUKA. Penguin I Mon., 14,5 p.m. I — " FOR RUSSELL AND KAWAKAWA. Penc-IN I Mon.. 11,5 p.m. I - - i„,.in- tho months ot JANUARY and February!, bkturn tickets will be issued over tho Company's New Zealand lines, and to and from Hobart and Australia, at SPECIALLY REDUCED, RATES, available tor return till tlio 81st MARCH, 1881. . Cargo mast be booked and alongside TWO Hotjits before advertised time of departure. Passage Tickets must bo taken at the Com pany's Offico (Auokland Branch). Fort-street. a _- ATORTHERN STEAM <fe|jr_sr AS SHIP CO. (LIMITED). «tgKs|li§£pP' TIME TABLE.— January. Weather and other circumstances permitting. .FROM QUEEN-STREET WHARF. FOR TAPgANgA AND BAY OT PLENTY PORTB. " BTEAMKR. 1 "ATE OF BAI-INO. alenele I ifonday, 11. 5 p.m. G one g Thursday. 17, 5 p.m. Gene. Monday, 21,5 p.m. Gone. Thursday. 21, 5 p.m. Gienelg Monday, 28,5 p.m. |ffl|___ Thursday - dl, 5 p.m. i connects at Tauranga for Opotiki Hteffe and Bay of Plenty Ports evory I Tuesday. irnß RQSSKLL, WHANQAROA, AND M-NOON.I. fo-ii Monday, 11, 5.30 p.m. Ton_ Monday, 21, 5.30 p.m. t°°. Monday! 28,5.30 p.m. i?,-R Whanoarei, WnANOAHKi Heads, and * Mangapai. M.. rT nrJEVW Tuesday. sp.m. For Whang-VREI and Whanoarei Heads Fo ( £„ rr^H________ and riargo for Waipn)- Macgregor I Every Tuesday and Friday, 5 p.m. ' for Merouby Bay. jtowena I Every Monday, 8 p.m. , ~~ FROM MANUKAU. For Hqkianga. Ir_yte i Tuesday, 15,1 p.m. " "^irXCURSION TICKETS at specially reduced iS^ll be issued during January and Febru ary, available for return until March 3L1884. Careo must ho booked and alongsido Onk H.Sr before advertised t me of departure. P_MB-e'Tickets must ho taken at the Com p__yWfflco, No. 67. Queen-street, Auckland. FOR HOKIANGA.—The s.s. AKGiLE will leave Onehunga -Wiiarf as above <weather and other circumstances Permitting) on TUESDAY, loth instont.at 1 p.m.-Northern BteamshlpCompany (Limited). t, _ qs. COROMANDEL. -*^^^^^aj^ THOMAS SCOTT, Master. TJMK TABLE. Leaves Auckland J^^^ves Coromandel. . . January. Januai j. xu^day, 15, S P-m. Wedncsday^lO, 2 p.m. Thurßdayi {y, 2 p.m. Friday, 18,2_p.m. Sat urday. lfli 2 p.m. Not resrjonsible in shippmg, oarryiu., charging live stock. nhio.ing note, and rt »S«^T_d aye» in|me of de- Pai_? P -roei r ustboprep^d^ ' " ~Z QTEAM TO THAMES, tr&A&^iir I_> connecting with P^ 1 __£M__M__-w-Stcamors for STIRLING HROIHrawI¥HR^ m FOSTKIva SSTTLEMENT. TIME TABLE B.S. HOrOMAHANA P.S h i«NWRPRisa NO, 1, AND ANNE MILBAiNIi. FROM AUCKLAND: ilTotomahana 1 Enterprise I A. Milbank Mon. ~ - U P'm- jo-m Tues. 3.f.0p.m. - 1-P-1"; Wed. IP-"- l'v' m- ~„„, Thurs. 1.30 p.m. - "»»' Fri. ..P.™- 12 D'™' 12pm . Sat. 5.30 p.m.. irP;"1' . FROM THAMES: t __ ■ Tnntomahana I Enterprise lA. MUban. rr ~T — — I 8 p.m. Mon. I — on m — •Tues. 18 a.m. »P'm' _ X)m Wed. 8.30 WM. ! - Jp,n _. Thurs. 8.30 a.m.- DP-m. Fri. 19 a.m. L, ~ ,x"p'™ ■flit 110 a.m. Ujg J = 5 .„_ ~ ' .'. Ton Shillings fiteeraee ' S.ven -hillings & Sixpence <7s6d) No eafgo' received for Rotomahana wi_u_ *_lf an hoM of advertised time of leaving. • »S_SS-lWe tor shipping, carrying, or dU * TINNE. Agents.



Shipping. »i e mnE new ;;ea __^_J A LAND SHU PING --itfif"-T/'f COMPANY'S LINE. _ #N ft I , MWMF^/- R'EGULAII MON'L'HLY >f Mi>A""\ ~° DIRECT -t'I'EAM LINK rA.tL A A V "/' i T0 LONDON. Tho following Magnificent Full - powered - Steamers will be despatched as under:— Steamers. Tons! Port of I - Uog. iDcpai'tnrc.j,^;;^"^ Aorangi 1,615 Lyttelton Jan.2G Doric 4,71)3 — Feb. FknstANTON 2,1115 — Feb. - ItOAi'Riiu — — .larch The above are all new steamers, built of stool, 0 and commanded by men of great experionco. The passenger accommodation is replete with every modern convenience, and tho dietary t scale such as will sustain tho well-earned ropu ! taliou of tho Company. '> Tho homeward route will bo via the Straits of s Magellan (if weather pormits), and the timo occupied is not expected to excocd 15 dayß. a An oxporienced surgeon will accompany oaph a steamer, Passago Money: Saloon, from 60 guineas up wards cabin, 10 guineas; steorago, from IS to 20 guineas. For further particulars apply to • AUCKLAND OFFICE, r s JAAr^g- npilE NEW ZEALAND 3 ____S____i J _-*■ SHII>PK,r(( CO.'S ,INE. • DORIC, FOR LOMION. The above vessel, now on voyage from Lon " don, will sail early in Fobruary, and take _ general cargo from this port, as well as a lonlted quantity of CHEESE AND BUTTER In her cool chamber. For rates of freight or passage apply to TIIE NEW ZEALAND SHU'PING CO. , (LIMITED), Agents. 1 ___?*__-^r EAM T0 LONDON. 1 «Kpl?_^y PENINSULAR ) ,«ai_a-2»' STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY. J FOR LONDON DIRECT. VIA COLOMBO. c ,„.„„. Leave I Leave -oeainer. | Sydney. | Melbourne. isSh is?rr~ Cakthagk Jan. 2.3 Jan. 31 Ravenna Feb.B Keb.ll Ros.tta Feb. 22 Fob.'2S Mai.wa March-. March 13 Miuz.U'Oki: .lurch 21 Maivl. 27 IiAhhAHAT April I April'lfl • Indus April n:| April 22 And thenceforward every altern;ite wc-.'k.' Passengers and cargo booked to London. Mar seilles, Italy, H/.-ypt, India, China, and -. apun , at moderate ralea. Return tickets issued both to fi-'st and second class passengers at especially low rates. Cheap reserved accommodation can be obtained in this company s vessel—, Passengers hooking at Auckland secure •ipecial advantages. For all particulars apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agents. 18, Queen-street, Auckland. £ .r Z PfUME TABLE (DA ILY) 4fflS__S J- FOX __q__Hfi__n_? P-S" TONUAMRO' Leave St. Helicr's: Leave Auckland: 9 a.m. 2 p.m. 5 p.m. 0 p.m, Oi-Atoudays and Thursday at 11 a.m. should sufficient inducement offer. RETURN FARES: SIXPENCE. J. L. CLARK, Master. H r *. HP-IE KAMO COLLIERY y&'^OAk JL COS. FAST & POWER ,!£S_SS-_£_PP' S.S. WAITAKI, 112 tons register, 120 h.n., Capt. J. Crawford, will be despatched as under :— FOR WHANGAREI. WHANGAREI HEADS, MANGAPAI, AND PARUA BAY: From Auckland: From Whangarei: — Tuesday, is, 10 a.m. Wednesday, 16, 8 p.m. Friday, 18, 10 a.m. Monday, 2 st. 8 p.m. Tuesday, 22, 2 p.m. Wednesday. 23, 8 p.m. Friday. L'.i. S.HO p.m. Saturday, iO, 8 p.m. Monday, 23,0.30 a.m. Wednesday, 30, 8 p.m. A Coach runs in connection with steamer to Waipu from the Heads Passage Tickets must be taken at Company's Office, 14a, Queon-street; or, Quccu-jtrcot Wharf, Auckland. I JL- jJT^t- \ATALUKU AND ONE- A_W____\ VV HUNGA STEAM ATION CO. (Lim ,ted>. TIME TABLE.-S.S. MANUKAU, January, 1881. Leave Onehunga: Leave Waiuku I Jan. Jan. — H—Monday, 11.30 a.m. 16—Wednesday. 8 a.m. 16-Wed., 12.30 p.m. . 17—Thursday, 830 a.m. 17—Thursday, p.m 18—Friday(forMan_kaU _ Heads), 8 a.m. 19—Saturday, 10 a.m. 19—Saturday, 2.30 p.m. 21—Monday, 11 a.m. 21—Monday, 3.30 p.m. 22—Tuesday, 1 p.m. — — 23-Wed., 0.30 a.m. 23—Wednesday, 3 p.m. — — 21—Thursday, 7.30 a.m. 25—Friday, 1 p.m. -■ — 26—Saturday, 9 a. in. 23—Monday, 6.30 a.m. 28—Monday. 11 a. m. 30—Wednesday, 7 a.m. 30—Wed., 11.30 a.m. 31—Thursday, 8 a.m. 31—Thurs., 12.30 p.m. All frolghta payable before dell ,'cry of goods. J BARR BROWN, Manac n. Dire, tor. _4x*£ "PASSENGERS' LINE .g^g^ZSi, OF PACKETS TO NEW . ■^gP'iffiim ZEALAND. Owned by THE SHAW, SAVHL & AL3ION SHIPPING CO. (LIMITED), 31, Leadenhall-street, London. The above line of ships are regular Irad ers to all the principal ports in New /eahn- Thoy are cliprcr ships, classed Al at Ll.j<... and commanded by experienced mas era. Il.ia bill ■ of fare is mo3t substantial, and of the best quality, and tho accommodation roomy and '. WThe'ii-dersigncd are empowered to grant passages from London to New Zealand, pay ment for which have been guaranteed m the colony. Return ships to London also loave at almost regular intervals. _ Full particulars on application iO L. D. NATHAN & CO., 1 OWEN & GRAHAM. VAgonta. CRUICKSHANK-; CO..J ' r JT "\TE"W STEAMER ON 1 /^fT^kjpt -^ THE kaipaka «^__^?K!^f* The new and lasl s.s. NEP- TUNE will leave Hekisville for Dargavillo (and intermediate stations) on Tuesdays and Thursdays, after tho arrival of tho 7.15 a.m. train from Auckland; retiming from Dargaville on Wednesdays and I< i idays, at 5.30 a.m. Cargo to be consigned to caro of CAPTAIN PEARCE. 3.8. Neptune. jl -".*- C! s- J0 wiU p'ya3 fpl" JS^S/^k lO* lows, carrying cargo < S/J_Lra_3»/*lictwccn Auckland and North : — Leave North Shore ■^ss&saEfa*^ every day at 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. Saturdays at 9 a.m. only. Leave Auckland daily, 11 a.ra. and 3 p.m., oxcopt Friday's afternoon trip! p.m., and batur [ day's 1 p.m. Captain Lilewall will receive all Goods to be [ forwarded by the steamer. . , W. G. TYE, Master. W. 11. LILEWALL, Agent. ._• Jr _- IT_EVONPORT STEAM i^_^____l MJ FERRY COMPANY (Limited). ■ Tho abovo Company have a - Steamer always on hand at shortest notice for 3 TOWING, PICNIC PARTIES, AND ! FISHING EXCURSIONS. ' J. R. D. BAKER, TratHo Manager. . > O HAW, SAVILL, AND . y^rS^-A J5 ALBION CO.'S LINE. 40A{^ FOR LONDON DIRi-OT. . c%s!gig£isgos* The Iron Clipper Barque ; ANTARES, Captain A. Lewis, 1 tons. 100AI at Lloyds, is now loading for ondon and will have quick despatch. For freight or passage apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO., Ai-;ont8. 8, Queen-street, Auckland, December 12,1883. •pONSONBY VINEYARD. Having arranged with Mr A. Llnal ury for - tiie Sale and Delivery of this season s -.'rop ot Grapes (which aro now ready, and in god con dition), all ordors left with the undersip ned tho 1 day previous will be punctually attended to. THOMAS STEADMAN & CO., Seed Merchants. Quoenstrcet, Next to Mr Wiseman s.



Money. MONEY TO LEND, on Real Estate, ii sums of £50 and upwards, at tho curren ratc3 of interest.—Apply Win. S. Cochrane, Fort street. MONEY TO LEND, in large or smal sums, at usual rates of Interest OONNELL Sc COOPER, Solicitors, Vulcan Lane. MONEY TO LEND, in largo and small sums, at current rates of interest. Apply to PETER OLIPHANT, Solicitor, High-street. MONEY TO LEND, at a moderate rate of interest—Apply to JACKSON & RUSSELL, Solicitors. Port-street. MONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage, oi First-class Freehold Securities. W. COLEMAN, Solicitor, National Insuranco Buildings. MONEY LENT ON PROMISSORY NOTES, HOUSES, FURNITURE, &0. BILLS DISCOUNTED DAILY MORTGAGES NEGOTIATED.! JOHN W. HARDIE, Land, Commission, and Estate Aa_N_, HIGH-STREET, Auckland. liIXCHANGE ON NEW YORK AND Li LONDON, in sums to suit. FOR SALE BY ARNOLD, HINES, & CO., Corner of Custom-house and Fort-streets. £10 TO £1,000. VICTORIAN LOAN AND DISCOUNT AGENCY HIGH-STREET, AUCKLAND (OPPOSITE CITY COUNCIL OFFICES). Money advanced from £10 to £1,000 on Personal Security, Deeds of Property, Shares, &c Repayments can be mado ln Instalments of On? Shilling per Week for each Pound bor rowed, or In any way to suit borrowers. Communications Confidential. Post-office Address i Box 90, Auokland. INDUSTRIAL AND PROVIDENT PERMANENT BUILDING, LAND, AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY OF AUCK LAND. LIBERAL ADVANCES made on approved Freehold or Loasohold Properties for periods not oxceodlng TEN YEARS. SMALL MARGIN only required. . SCALE OF REPAYMENT REDUCED. FINES NOT ENFORED in oases of Siokness or Want of Employment. BORROWERS SHARE IN PROFITS. PART OR WHOLE OF THE ADVANCE MAY BE REPAID AT ANY TIME INTEREST CEASES ON THE PORTION REPAID. Further particulars may be obtained on appli cation at tho Society's: offices, corner of Queen street and Vulcan Lane. ■ GEORGE FRASER. Manager. LONDON MORTGAGE, LOAN, AND DISCOUNT BANK. 50, SHORTLAND-STREET, AUCKLAND (Opposite A. C_ap.it. & Sons' Warehouse), And Little Collins-street, Melbourne. LOANS ARE ADVANCED FROM £10 TO £1,000. Upon personal, freehold, and leasehold security, repayable by Weokly, Monthly, or Quarterly Instalments, at Lowest Current Rates. Advancos made on Furniture without removal, and all classes of Merchandise. Loans Granted upon Life Policies, Legacies, and int-r--ts under wills. BILLS DISCOUNTED AT CURRENT RATES. Lo-NS upon Deposit or Deeds. Repayment by Easy Instalments. FORMS GRATIS. All communications and interviews held strictly confidential. Panic of England Note 3 Changed. AUCKLAND PERMANENT CO OPERATIVE BUILDING & INVEST ment society. Office i 117, Queen-street. LOANS granted upon approved securities ot Freehold or Leasehold Properties In sums of C2O to -GOCO, principal and interest boing repay able in instalments at tho following Reduced Rates for repayment of each f.lO'J borrowed:— Repayments extend- ~„_ w o „i, Total Amount ing over IOT weeK Repayable. 6 6. d. „ s. d. lyear _ ..200 104 0 0 2 years _ .. 10 10 108 6 8 5 years _ .. 11 7 113 15 0 years _ .. 11 8 121 6 8 years _ 8 0 136 18 9 8 years _ .. 7*l 117 13 9 10 years .... 6 3 162 16 3 And In the same proportion for smaller or larger loans. DEPOSITS.—The Society receives Money on Deposit: —Repayable at 7 dayß' notice, 5 pel cent, per annum. JOHN BATGER Beoretarj. Drapery. I _. * m / DEFERRED \ I PAYMENT I 1 SYSTEM. I TAILORS, DRAPERS MILLINERS, AND OUTFITTERS, HOBSON-STREET, HAVE A WELL-ASSORTED STOCK OF THK BEST CLASS GOODS. AU Tweeds thoroughly shrunk before being made up, and fit and Workmanship Guaranteed. The Deferred Payment System has been found to be a great boon, by enabling those with limited incomes to procure necessaries in tho easiest possible way. INSPECTION INVITED. Cash Customers receive 5 per cent. Discount (one shilling iv tho pound sterling) on all parcels of 20s and upwards. "17, OR MEN'S AND BOY'S CLOTHING, CLOTHING, MADE TO MEASURE, OP ALL-PURE WOOL N.Z. TWEEDS, AT THE SAME PRICE AS YOU PAY FOR READY-MADE, TRY TUB NEW ZEALAND TWEED COMPANY, NEW ZEALAND TWEED COMPANY, 172, queen-strekt (Opposite Darby-street). Musical. PIANOS... T _, „ PLVNOS. »J, HOWDEN PLVNOS. " ' PIANOS f QUEEN-STREET, pianos! Nex plutos. I PIANOS.. bank oi- New Zealand DOUBLE OVER-STRUNG IKON FRAMES By Asherberg, Manthey, and Neufeld, Very Cheap, and Superior any he has'eve Imported Public Baths. GO TO BATE to ROTH'S PUBLIC HOT, COLD, ANI SHOWER BATHS, Victoria-street East Charge—ONE SHU-LING. Open all week day: from ti a.m. to 9 p.m., and SUNDAY MORN INGS from 6 till 10 a.m. The Bath-rooms an all private, and supplied with every conven ience, Turkish towels, flesh and hair brushes combs, respirators, soaps, &c. Select Bath rooms (private) for Ladies every day. at al hours, with female attendance. One Shilling an< Sixpence. Pleaso note the address—Victoria Btreet East, above the Greyhound Hotel, an-, next the Cheap Bedding and Furniture MaH Auckland. N.B.—Barber in attendance.



Business Notices. i | TCp AND W. FOWLER, j PLUMBERS, GASFITTERS AND BRASS FOUNDERS, 18 and 50, Victoria-street, i ' TO SHIPBUILDERS AND OTHERS. ! F. and W. FOWLER having bought from Mr A. Stevens his stock of Patterns, aro now pro : pared to do all Castings at tho shortest notice and on the most reasonable terms. Dumps and Spikes always on hand, and a Lowest Rates. August, 1883 (HY SPECIAL APPOINTMENT.! NixoN's ale. (Awarded Prizo Modal Sydney Exhibition.) , A NON-ALCOHOLIC. REFRESHING, AND STIMULATING BEVERAGE. |MAY BE PROCURES" EVERYWHERE, IN QUART AND PINT BOTTLES, PURCHASERS ARE CAUTIONED AQAINB INFERIOR IMITATIONS. I SOLE AGENT (Wholesale):— ARTHUR H. NATHAN. "D 1 M O V A L, SAMUEL COCHRANE AND SON SAMUEL COCHRANE AND SON HAVE REMOVED REM O V E D TO PREMISES IN QUEEN-STREET, ALONQSID THE UNION BANK. October 22,1883 OUPEKIOR CORRUGATED TANKS.' J. f- KEAN Has for Salo a number of the above, with Taps, ready for uso, price 3os, at his shop, Wellesley- Btreet East (noxt door to Crowther. Stables). Large Quantities of Spouting, Ridging, and Down Pipes always in Stock. Verandah Iron curved at tho shortest notice. Country orders will always receive his prompt attention. Load Waahera always on hand. Co MB AND S B « / tot Ay CHOICE SELECTION A/ °» A/ * CHANDELIERS, /^/ TANKB' BRACKETS, ' /tv/TINWARE, GLOBES, Sec, A/ HOTBD,fI / / GASFITTINO, '/V/ Town prices. A/BKLLHANGINO, fta y^J) yr At Shortest Notice am / v/ Town Prloes. A / 0. MAY'S BUILDINGS. f / DEVONPORT. 11. SKINNER AND SON, • Builders, Carpenters, and Joiners, Vulcan Lane. All Branches of the Building Trado executed by Experienced Workmen." Shop Fronts, Ollico Fittings. Sec. npHE NEW ZEALAND TOBACCO jI growing and manufacturing company (limited). Head Office and Factory : Auckland. important to farmers. Tho abovo Company is desirous of com municatlng with Farmers and others, who ore willing to grow Tobacco. Gonuine Havana and American Seed nnd all information FREE, which can bo obtained at my olllco. Mercantile Chambers, next to Bank of New Zealand. AUGUST VOLLBRACHT. Working Managor. December 1,1883. yVriREWORK 1 1 WIREWOR-- 11 J. PETFORD, PLUMBER, CHANOERY-S-BEET, Having engaged an expert Wlreworker from Sydney, ls prepared to execute all ordors In the Wire Lino, such aa Flower Basket-, Standa, Boreons, Fire Guards, &0. Samples can bo seen at J. Petford _, Chan cery-street (roar of Arch. Clark and Sons). TV/TONUMENTAL MARBLE MASONS. Workers of Marble Mantelpieces, Cheffonlei. and Tollot Topß, Slabs for Laboratory and Butchers' Shops. Marble worked to any design. Manufactured In Auokland.—R, LEVETT and CO.. Victoria-street (near Freeman's Bay). THE 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 Dressod) CEILING BOARDS WEATHER BOARDS (Rusticatod or E. Edged) FLOORING AND LINING ARCHITRAVES SKIRTINGS MOULDINGS (of any pattern) DOORS, SASHES, and TURNERY, DELIVERED at nny Public Wharf in Auck land, or at tho Company's Private Wharf, Mechanics' Bay. Tho Quality of the Company's Timbor Is Un surpassed, and Prices specially favourablo for Buildors, Contractors, and othor Wholesalo Buyers. STORAGE ACCOMMODATION Afforded by Arrangement in Mechanics Bay Yard. SORTING-UP ORDERS Executed from Mechanics' Bay Yard without delay. QUOTATIONS AND PATTERN BOOKS On application at MECHANICS' BAY OR CUSTOMS-STREET. THE HAYMARKET 105, QUEEN-STREET, AUOKLAND. ON SALE, Arrived per Coromandel and Roman Empire- White Clover, Red Clover, Alsyke Clover, Cowgrass, Meadow B'escue, Moadow Foxtail, Crested Dogstail, Rape, Trcfolium Incarnatum (Scarlet Clover). From America direct — Timothy, Kentucky Bluegrass (Poa Pratensifl). l Poverty Bay Ryegrass, Canterbury Ryegrass, Cocksfoot, Prairiegrass, Rattan. EARLY SEED POTATOES, as follows:—Ash i leaf, Kidney, Taylor's Kidney, Canterbury Flukes, Patterson's Victoria. Later Varieties—Hobart, Sutton's Magnnm Bonum, Sutton's Flower Ball, eto. also. Oats, Barloy, Garden and Flower Seed j Coarse Fine, and Rock Salt; Bran, Sharps, New Zealand Flax, Tow, Bacon and Hams. \ BONEDUST and BONE-LOUR of all grade*. ISLAND AND PERUVIAN GUANO* j &C, &0., &0. a HESKETH & AITKEN. I; -TVEVONPORT, NORTH SHORE I WELLS BRO ' CARTERS, CARRIERS, ETO. i Bricks, Lime, Shells, Ash Tiles, So., timjt on hand. L



Biisiucss Notices. LIONEL PHILLIPS WINE AND SHIRIT MERCHANT, 3, Queen-street, Auckland, Has opened in the same premises as occupied bj him six years ago, and will be ulad to see all ole friends and customers. LIONEL PHILLIPS. TO THE INHABITANTS OE PON SONBY, RICHMOND, and Surrounding Neighbourhood.—J, S. DAY having withdraw! from tho ilrm of Day and Renwlclt, has com menced buslnoss for himself upon those mor< commodious and centrally-situated premises adjoining his own residence In tho Ponsonby Road, closo to the corner of Richmond Road, whore the Best Firewood, Coko, and all the difl'cront varieties of local and foreign .oalt ' may he had at lowest market rateß. J.S.D, de sires to return his most sincere, thanks to hie many frionds and old customers for the very llboral measure of support accorded him in the East, and begs to assuro them that nothing shall o wanting on his part to glVothcm entire satisfaction in the futuro. All-orders will he thankfully received and faithtully executed, and the leading principle in the conduct of busi ness will bo " A just weight and a full measure at lowest ourro—t rates. N.B.—For Sale, Hay and Straw; also, Furniture Carefully Removed, and all kindg of general carting work dono at Lowest Possible Chargos by J, S, Day, Ponsonby Road, closo to corner of Richmond Road. TT O U S E EXCHANGE. A. SCOTT & CO.. .Wholesale Agents, Firth's Mill, 73, Queen-street, having notioed tho wanl of a systematic Exchange In Auckland foi Houso Owners, in aiding them to find suitable tenant- readily and economically, have deter mined upon adding to their own business that HOUSE EXCHANGE. Thero will bo ono uniform charge through out Large houses or small.tlie Foofor entry In our books will be only 2s 6d, and as the demand for housos of all slzos has boon fab greateh than tho supply, wo confidently look for the support of tho genoral Household Public. Hours for tl«ls particular branch of tho busi ness : From 9 to 10 a.m. and 4 to 5 p.m. ■VT O T I C E. G. E. WARn-BTON, Registered Pharmaceuti cal Chemist, having commenced business in Billington. Buildings, Freeman's Bay, ls pro pared to supply the surrounding inhabitants and tlio publio generally with puro Drugs nnd Chemicals, Patent Medicines, Toilet Requisites, etc. at Quoen-street prices. Prescriptions pro -Bared with accuracy, neatness, and despatch.— '. E. WARBURTON, Chomist and Druggist, Freeman's Bay, Auckland. WILLIAM THOMAS, Corner of Lome and Victoria .trcots, Auckland East, MONUMENTAL, MARBLE, AND GENERA) STONEMASON. ARCHITECTURAL SCULPTOR AND CARVER. I—Bcrlptions Accurate and Beautiful. Monuments, Tombs, Headstones, and ever description of St one Work at the Lowest I'ossi bl Prices for Town aud Country, THOS. J. HARBUTT MANUFACTURER OF CORN BROOMS, A-OKhAND. TRADE | KAPAIf MARK. T H H. N li X li 3 Or. HOUSE. ,«ll 11' SliiN. AN'l> HF.NKHAL DKCOIIATI V ii 1 'A IN TKtt. NO. 8. VV VNIIIIA .M -S T Hit T. ARNOCK BROT HERS SOAP AND CANDLE MANUFACTURKIt- COX'S CRKKK, RICHMOND. OTFIOBi DURHAM - STREET, AUCKLANI' Cash Purchasers of Tallow, Wool, Sheepskins, ami nones. tTFvvTr d"-?! r t l c y , architect, stichbury's buildings, QUEEN-STREET. W. Leys, BOOK BINDER, PAPER RULER, ACCOUNT BOOK MANUFACTURER, THREE DOORS AnOVE " STAR " OFFICE. MERCHANTS' ACCOUNT BOOKS, Insurance and Mining Register Books _peci_i_.y Ruled and Bound. Music, Magazines, Publio Libraries, and Sun day School Books well bound. BAKERS' SPECIAL RULED DAY BOOKS, Bibles, Prayer and Hymn Books Re-bound. BAND AND CHOIR MUSIC BOOKS RULED T¥T J. D ALT ON, C.E., ▼ * • ARCmTEOT AND SURVEYOR, Has Romoved to High .treol (fronting Vulcan Lone), over Mr White's, Law Stationer. PATENT AGENT CHESTS OF DRAWERS Very Handsome Chests of Drawers, ln Rich Mottled Kauri, are now selling at the following prices for Cash:—The Duke of Edinburgh Chest of Eight Drawers (the bonnet drawer richly panelled with totara, bird, and rowa rewa) M lOs; Five Drawer Chests, £_ The above artiolos have always given great satisfaction, and be come more beautiful with age. W. NORRIE, TOP Of SaOnT-AND-BTRE-T. GRAHAME'S PUBLIO BONDED STORE, FORT-STREET. MR LOUIS FLEMMING, Manageb, Importers and the Commercial Publio may rely upon evory care and attention being given to their interests. WM. 8. GRAHAMS. 1 H. JOUNING, tl • HOUSE AND LAND AGENT COLLECTOR, &C. Opposito Surrey Hills Estate ARCH HILL. ; The RIVERSDALE MANUEACTUR; INQ COMPANY (LIMITKD), TANNERS, CURRIERS, GRINDERY AND LEATID3R MERCHANTS, Havo removed to more convenient Premises— 41, GREY-STREET ■ (Next door to Mr. Fowler, Butcher). Splendid Assortment always on hand (at lowest trade prices) of Colonial, English and Foreign Leathers, Grindery, Shoe Mercery, English and Colonial Saddlers Leathers. Tannery: War-house: AVONDALE. 11, GREY-STREET. Telephone: No. 95 Secretary: W. S. HAMPSON. Insurance. ■\FEW ZEALAND INSURANCE JJI COMPANY (FIRE AND MARINE). Capital £1,000,000. Paid-up and Reserve Funds.: 6100,000. Protection from FIRE or MARINE LOSS Can be Effected in this Company. CLAIMS MET WITH PROMPTITUDE AND LIBERALITY. JAMES BUTTLE, Manager. mHE MUTUAL ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF VICTORIA (Limited). Offices Throughout the Australabiai. Colonies, FOR LIFE ASSURANCE, ENDOWMENTS. AND ANNUITIES. AUCKLAND BRANCH. OFFICES—NATIONAL BANK BUILDINGS, WYNDHAM-STREET. Local Directors: R, C. Barstow, Esq., Chairman. D. B. Cruickshank, Esq. Hon. E. Mi-chelson, M.H.R, Bankers: National Bank of New Zealand (Limited) A BRANCH of the above Society has beei OPENED IN AUCKLAND, and business i now being conducted here. T. D. EDMONDS, Resident Secretary.



Land and Estate Agents. ,■ ri II AS. 11. OSMO ND, LAND AND MONETARY AGENT, HB, Queen-street r 1 (Adjoining B. Tonks and Co.'s). Bankers: J National Bank of New Zealand (Limited). i ' Mortgages and Loans Negotiated. • Rents and Interests Collected. i Money Invested on First-class Securities • without charge, J Estates managed for absentees, j Valuations and Arbitrations undertaken. | Native Land affairs specially understood. , Houses to Let and Properties for Sale placed on my list free of charge. Evory description of landed property bought i or sold to order. Largo sums to lend on first-clas3 securities. rjITY pREEHOLD pROPERTY. _I,6OOtjI_YRGE TEN-BOOMED HOUSE, ex clusive of Wash-houso, Servants' Bedroom, j and all necessary outbuildings. Well-built and finished throughout, on a large allotment. k Very suitable for a first-class boarding-house. Situated in tlic best part of Hobson-street. ' £2,800-IN THE CENTRE OF THE CITY—A largo and commodious Store, builtof Concrete ; ' and Brick, with large Dry Cellars, on an Al lotmont 10 feet 82 feet U inches. Buildings valued about £1,500; the allotment worth at least £50 per foot. With first-class terms. , £1,000-CITY PROPERTIES-A Groat Chance for any Person requiring a Six-roomed Houso and Store combined. In the most rapidly rising 1 district of Ponsonby; also, on this valuable i property is a first-class Five-roomed House, let to a good Tenant, This allotment has 3 good frontages. Tho price for tlio whole, £1,250. gUBURBAN pROPERTY. £180 FOR A NEW 1-ROOMED COTTAGE and a very Largo Allotment, situated at j Norlhcoto, near tho Wiiarf. £75—ALLOTMENT adjoining tho abovo; easy terms of payment. QATTLEgTATION. £15,000—for 20,000 acres of unsurpassed land; good roads; plenty of water. Sufficient timber for all purposes. £10,000 - ABOUT 40,000 ACRES, adjoining soveral well-known stations. 30,000 acres freehold, the balance leasehold. Chiefly open fern land, with natural grass; valleys, undu lating ; bush, estimated at 1,5t0 acres of totara, riniu, &c. Excellent natural boundarios, deep watoron three sides; easily accessible, being on the main road (south!. In conjunction with the. Freezing Company, this estate would be taTftluable. WAIKATO TjIARMS. TO GENTLEMEN FARMERS.—An Estate SGI acres, one mile from the station, of land eminently adapted for a first-class Farm. To any person requiring a really good paying estate, this property thoroughly recommends itself. Its position, and many other natural advantages combined, renders its acquisition very desirable —the lawns, terraces, ilowcr, fruit, and vegetable gardens, conservatory. &c., all being iaid out in the most approved mannor. Tho farm itself being thoroughly woll fenced and improved in every way, ollers an opportunity for profitable investment very seldom met with. The prico is exceptionally low, being only £9 per acre; tho terms arc in accordance with tho price. Reasons for sale will be given to the purchaser. £8,000 for an IMPROVED FARM and Large Family Residence complete with every con ' vonience. 000- acres aro laid down in English grassesjthe whole 1,700 acrcsare subdividedby il ye fences, and thoroughly well drained where neccssury. The orchard contains about 2,000 of tho finest fruit trees, all in full bearing. This grand property is only about 30 miles south of Auckland by road, and two hours by steamer. Has a frontage of a mile and a-half to the river. Also, the unsold allotments immediately ad joining tho township, all situated around tho Railway .Station Reserve of Hamilton, known as Clainlclands. About a third of these most valuable allotments are sold, and in all cases aro built upon or much improved. AH havo splendid frontages. The prices aro very low, varying from £20 to £200 per aero. WANTED TO PURCHASE. 10 ACRES, moro or less, near Ono Tree Hill. TEN ACRES good suburban land, within the three-milo radius, suitable for a residenco. GOOD 8-ROOMED HOUSE, and from 7 to 12 acres, near town. FOUR or FIVE GOOD COTTAGES. BUILDING ALLOTMENTS- Symonds-st., and In any other good locality. I HAVE ABOUT 10 FIRST-CLASS FARMS from £1 to £12 per aero, and from 10 acres to 10,000 acros, so can suit anybody. L~, M I T C II E L L, • BROKER, ESTATE AND COMMISSION AGENT, 8, Mercantile Chambers. FO-TSALE IN QUEEN-STREET.—A Sewing Machine and Bicycle Business, established many years; doing a large trade. Owner retiring. This is a good concorn, tho turn-over being larger every year. LIVERY STABLE, established 20 years; Horses, Cabs, Buggies, and other vehicles at a valuation. This is a complete monopoly, paying handsomely. A long lease of cen trally-situated premises can bo secured on favourable terms. ALBERT PARK.—Villa Residences for sale. For Houses and Land, sco my advertisements in " Horald " and Star. JM. LENNOX, • Land Agent, Stockbroker, Financial Agent, Arbitrator, Valuator, National Insurance Buildings, Queen-.treet, Auckland. — RENTS and INTERESTS collected. MONEY LENT OUT for Capltalißts;no chargo to lender. £6,000 TO LEND in sums of £50 ana upwards, on good Freehold Securities. SHARES: Bank, Insur ance, Mercantile, Loan, and all othor Shares Bought and Sold. The following Freehold Properties for Imme diate Sale :— OTAHUHU.—For Sale (a Bargain), Farm of 21 acres, adjoining tho residence of tho Rev. Mr Gould, and commanding one of tho bost views in tho district. This is a good opportunity for any gontleman wishing a block of good land at a low price. Price, £55 per aero.—J. M. Lennox. 103 M MARINE RESIDENCE—a Genuine Bargain. Price, £550 (cost upwards of £900).—This beauti ful property contains 100 acres, about 10 ot which are in fair grass. Tiiero is a.,7-roonicd house, well built, and all furnished1 ready for occupation, with man's house, 2 now boats. 30 sheep and lambs, 3 milk cows. Price, £i6o— Stock, furniture, and all included. Steamor passes three days a week. The property has a grand beach frontage.—J. M. Lennox, Land Agent. Auckland. 103 M FARM of 772 acres, 1| miles from a railway ' station, close to a cheese factory, school, and church; about 300 acres in good English grasses; 8-roomed house, man's house, good orchard and , plantation of about 10 acres—J. M. Lennox, Land Agent. Auckland. 102 M HOWE-STREET.—Two 3-roomed Cottages, with wood-sheds and evory convenience; free-1 hold allotment, 10 x 100. Price, -12-.i—£22o cash, balance can remain.—J. M. Lennox. 92M VICTORIA PARK, NORTH SHORE.-LotS 36, 37 and 38 for Sale, cheap.—J. M. Lennox, Land Agont, Auckland. J. M. LENNOX, Stock Broker and Land Agent, National Insurance Buildings, Queen-street. T. C L A V T O N, • . HOUSE, LAND, COMMISSION AGENT AND SHIP BROKER ' Allotments for Salo at Hamilton, Newcastle Alexandra, and North Shore. Money lent on good security. Ofllco: 30, Insurance Buildings. FJ. MOSS & CO,, • HOUSE, LAND, & ESTATE AGENTS. V. re beg tr inform Owners of Property that . Houses or :.nd, for RENTAL OR SALE, are ' entered in .ar Registry Free of Charge for the Informati iof thoso who favour us with a cal at our offices, in Shortland-street. ; Monoy to Lend at Current Kates of Interest. JOHN SOPPET, Houso, Land, and General Commission Agent, No. 8. Queen-' street, has for immediate sale (really cheap) . .comfortable 5-roomed Cottage, Ponsonby; ; terZi very easy); also, 1 t«m___\*__l 5-roomed House, 2 1-roompd Cottages, and 1 smaT-torc, In town; 2 Dairy Farms, 10 miles from town; 2 partly-improved Farms, one ,11" acres, tho other 150 acres, about 121 miles from • town- and several other City and Suburban Properties at, eoiially I.ow Prices. ■ HE COLONIAL MUTUAL LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY (LIMITED). FOR MUTUAL LTFE ASSURAFCE AND ENDOWMENTS. CHIEF OFFICES (in New Zealand): HIGH STREET, DUNEDIN. DIRECTORS: W. J. M. Larnach, C.M.G., M.H.R.; Edwin J. Spence (Dalgety and Co.), and Robert Stout. • ALL PROFITS BELONG TO THE MEMBERS, a Policies Unconditional, Unciiallengable, and INDEFEASIIILE. H. S. H. LYALL, Secretary, Gentlomon required to act as Travelling ' Agents. Liberal terms to capable men.



Sporting. DOBE-T B L A I R I E, XV MEMBER OF TATTERSALL'S. Has Hooks Open on all the Principal Races iii the Colonies. Longest Curiiknt Odds Laid. Address: Tattersall's. Auckland. "■«» llS^Feortrvl &B-__S MEMBKHS. I 18Ul *°J$ mlc7, I Telegrams not I lm- IC Accepted. T\DNED IN , C UP,* 18 84 ! II.COO MEMBERS at 10s. 290 PRIZES. DUNEDIN CUP. Ip,™ , w ., ir , q Ift-Nominations. 217 CASH AWARDS. . J 3 at 100 £300 BURST £1000 10 „ 50 600 SECOND 800 10 „ 20 200 THIRD 100 20 „ 15 .00 STAHTERS, about 30 „ 12 360 £50 each 350 30 „ 10 300 NON-STARTERS 10 „ _._.'....._. 320 £25 each 1000 60 „ 0 300 51 „ 5 270 £1150 217 Prizes. £2850 , P.O. Orders preferred. Two stamps must bo enclosed for replies. One Shilling added to country cheques, and all Letters Addressed ;— I ADA MANTUA, ) 298 J Care of Mr Abraham, I 298 PRIZES 1 Box 351, Post-ollice, f PRIZES I Dunedin. ; N.B.—Any bona fule Subscriber can, on appli cation.obtain names and addresses of tho three principal Winners in Dunedin Cup. The Press can, on application, obtain names and addresses of three principal winners in Cup and three principal winners of Cash Prizes; in addition to which, ADA extends to the Managers of tho Dunedin daily papers the privilege—at all times —of inspecting her books. Jt-TOthcr Consultationists should copy this last clause also. Drawing (~f OLA, The Press under super- | J in any dis vision of MONTES' trict can, on Committee application chosen from _ to tho ad shareholders J lonbuijlA- i drcßs below, I _..-.. (obtain the TION names of Registered principal Letters or on tiie winners, but Telegrams not for pub notaccepted. VDUNEDIN CUT?.) Ucatlon. 6,000 Members at 10s. WILL CLOSE 19tii FEBRUARY, 1881. Dunedin Cup. Cash Awards. Ist Horso .. _ £800 2at .. .. £50 2nd Horso .. 100 Ist .. .. 25 3rd Horse.. .. »'0 50 at .. .. 10 Starters (div) .. 200 GO at .. .. 6 Non-starters (div) 100 £1,000 £'2,000 Post-office Orders preferred, payable to "Lola." Cheques from country must havols added extra for exchange. Horses and Cash Awards drawn separately — making llvo dis tinct drawings. Tickets can -be obtained by letter only. 6,000 ( Address— "\ 0,000 Members at LOLA MONTES I Members at 10 Shillings. I (Care Mr A. Moss), 1.10 Shillings. Will closo ) Box 317, f Will close February 19, Post-otllco, February 19, 18*1. IdU.EBINJ 1881 A FORTUNE FOR £JS. Registered 8 Postofflo. Letters or nnWfMrr^ATTOW Orders Telegrams CON n„ «,„ Payable to notaccepted. Dolra iSfC-P.MBI Adamastor. £5,000. WiU oloso on or about FEBRUARY 19,1884. DUNEDIN CUP, 1884, To be Run at Dunedin on February 21, 1881. 20,000 members at 5s each, 304 PRIZES, to bo distributed as follows 1- Cash Awards. First.. „ . _£500 6at 100 ..£SOO Second .. _ 30-1 1" at 50 ..600 Third 200 20at 25 .. 500 Starters divide .. 500 10 at 1210s _. 500 Non-Starters div. 500 80 at 6 fis ~ 51)0 100 at fi ..600 £2,000 £3,000 Grand Total .. „. _ £5,000. Will close On or about February 19,1881. Each Ticket has seven separate chances— Race and Cash Awards being drawn for separately. Whon convenient please send P.O. Order (payable to Adamastor) ;by so doing you protect yourself against loss, as it is equal to registra tion. Country Cheques must have ls exchango added, and marked correct by bank. Two stamps must be sent for reply and result. My Consultation will bo advertised in all tho principal papors in New Zealand. If stamps are sent, please odd ls in the 6 extra. Programmes sent Free on application. NOTICE.—Not Less than TWO TICKETS SENT TO ANY ONE ADDRESS. Result will be sent to every shareholder directly after the drawing. N.B.—The Press of New Zealand can know, by applying to the undermentioned, where the three principal prizes go, also their names and address, if required, but not for publication. Address- Registered ADAMASTOR, Post-office Letters or Care of Orders or Telegrams Lyons & Hart, Bank Notes notaccepted. P.O. Box 151, preferred. Dunedin. \ A -VT HMO'S/ Unlimited KViNqm TA TTON Willposi- Number I CUNS n Xr LM. TION J tively Close _____£_-_.! TAKAPUNA IJanU1 JanUS y2B' holdersatos) j O CKEY CLUB lm- J HANDIDAP. V RUN JANUARY 29, 1884. Ist Horso, 10 per cent.; 2nd Horse, 20 per cent, j 3rd Horse, 10 per cent.; others, divided, 30 per cent. Application by letter only, and two stamps for replies. A. NEMO, C/O F. TOMLINSON, Barrel Hotel. Parnell. PHCENIX NOVELTY COMPANY'S PROGRAMME ON TIIE WELLINGTON AUTUMN MEETING, Which will take placo on the IST AND 2ND OF FEBRUARY, IBSI. 151 prizes. 151 Subsoribcd Capital, £2,250 In 1,500 Shares at 10s each. EACH SHARE HAS FIVE SEPARATE CHANCES. WELLINGTON CUP.-37 NOMINATIONS. First Horso .. £500 I Starters (div.) .. £175 Second Horse .. £250 Non-Starters Third Horso .. £'.00 | (div.) £225 CASH BONDS. 4 Cash Bonds of £50 each .. .. £200 10 Cash Bonds of £20 each .. .. £201 20 Cash Bonds of £10 each .. .. £'00 80 Cash Bonds of £5 each .. .. £100 Applicants will please enclose two 2d stamp for reply and result; add ls on country chcquei for exchange; make cross cheques payable to n No. or Bearer. Post-oilicc orders must be made payable to "Phoenix Company;" if notes arc 6ent uso two envelopes; if stamps aro sent foi Shares, please add ls in the £ extra. Agents will please send in their returns before the 29th January, 1881. The final allotment of Shares will tako place on or about that date, in tho presence of a Com mittee of Shareholders. Address— _„,„_ „ "PHC.NIX." Care of J. L. FLEMING, Box 201, Post-office, Christchurch. PLEASE NOTE THE ADDRESS. DUNEDIN CUP, TO BE RUN ON FEBRUARY 21,1881. 2000 TICKETS, AT 10s EACH. DON QUIXOTE Will hold a Consultation on the above event, Prizes Distributed as Follows :— First Horse .. £300 Four Cash Prizes Second Horse .. 100 at £26 .. ..fill- Third Horse .. 50 Ten Cash Prizes Starters, divide .. 100 at £10 .. .. 1(K Non-Starters, do.. 150 Twenty Cash Prizes at £5 .. .. 10( £700 £301 TOTAL .. .. .. £1000 Each ticket has four chances. One ticket maj draw four prizes. Post-office Orders and Bant Notes accepted. Add exchange to Cheques ant Two Stamps for reply and result. Companies and others taking twenty-live Tickets havo th< privilege of being on the Committee for draw ing. Tickets maybe obtained by lcttor onlj from DON QUIXOTE, Care of B. H. Kceslng, Victoria-street, Auckland; Or, DON QUIXOTE, Care of I. Bloom, Weliesley-street, Auokland, N.B.—Don Quixote's Consultation on thi Auckland Cup was drawn by a Committee o: Fourteen Ticketholders, whoso names may bt obtained on application. As we expect to fill up on the Dunedin Cvi (having tho confidence of tho Public), we wonlc respectfully solicit early application. '■•



Tenders. "VTEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. 1 WAITAKI-BLUFF (WITH BRANCHES) RAILWAY. CATLLN'S RIVER BRANCH. PUERUA FORMATION, BRIDGE, PERMA NENT WAY. AND STATION CONTRACT. Written Tenders will be received at this olllco up till Noon on THURSDAY, the 17th January. USt, for tho above Contract. Thoy aro to be marked on the outside, "Tendor for Puorua Formation, Bridge, Permanont Way, and Station 1 Contract," and addressed to tho lion, tho Minister for Public Works, Dunedin. Tele -1 graphic Tenders, similarly addressed and marked, will bo received if presented at any Telegraph Oillce by noon of the same date, pro vided that written tenders are lodged at any District or Resident Engineer's Ofllce by tho same hour. Drawings. Specifications, and General Conditions may be seen at this Ofllce, and at the Public Works Oflices at Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, and Invercargill. The lowist or any tender will nol necessarily be accepted.—By command. W. N. BLAIR. Enginccr-ln-Chnrge, Middle Island. ' Public Works Office. Dunedin. Nov. 21.1883. •VTEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. OTAGO CENTRAL RAILWAY. NENTHORN CONTRACT (FORMATION ONLY). Written Tenders will be received at this Office until noon on THURSDAY, 24th January, 1884, for the above Contract. They are to bo marked on the outside " Tender for Nenthorn Contract," and addressed to the Hon. tho Minister for Public Works, Dunedin. Telegraphio tenders, similarly addressed and marked, will bo received if presented at any Telegraph Office by noon of tho same date, provided that written tenders are lodged at any District or Resident Engineer's Ofllco by the same hour. Drawings, specifica tions, and general conditions may be seen at this Office, and at the Public Works Offices, Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, and In vercargill. The lowest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted.—By command, W. N. BLAIR, Engineer in Charge, Middlo Island. Public Works Office, Dunedin. Novembor 14. .'.'• A mO BUILDERS. Tenders will be received until 4 o'clock on TUESDAY next, Jan. 15th, for tho erection of a Cottage at Melrose, North Shore. Plans at my ofllco. HENRY G. WADE, Architect. mO BUILDERS. Tenders will be received until Noon of SATURDAY, January 19th. for tho Erection and Completion of two Villa Residences on Surroy Hillß Estate. ED. BARTLEY, Architect mO BLACKSMITHS. Tenders are invited up to 5 p.m. TUESDAY NIGHT for the Iron Work in connection with the New Offices for the Auckland Harbour Boaid. Plans and specifications can bo seen at the Works, corner of Quay, Albert, and Little Queen-streets. W. G. CONNOLLY. Builder. mo BUILDERS.—Tenders will bo re" X ceived until noon, THURSDAY, 17th January, for tne Erection of a Cottage at Mount Eden. Plans, &c, to bo seen at Odlam and Smith's, Lower Albert-street. Educational. ANTED TEACHERS FOR CITY SCHOOLS. WANTED—A Second Assistant Master for Weliesley-street School. '** Also, a Second Assistant Teacher (Lady or Gentleman) for Beresford-street School. Apply on or before January 22nd, forwarding testimonials, etc., to the undersigned, to whom application may be made for required informa tion. J. G. CARR, Chairman City Schools, Auckland. PONSONBY ROAD. Mrs and tho Misses SHAYLE GEORGE beg to inform their Old Friends and Pupils that thoy will Re-open their School on WEDNES DAY, the 30th instant A sound and thorough English Education, with French, Music, Danc ing, and Needlework, will bo offered on mode rate terms. MRS CLAYTON'S Boarding and Day Sohool, St George's Bay Road, Parnell. First Term, January 31st. Athletics. TTIIGHT HOURS DEMONSTRATION. PROGRAMME OF SPORTS To take place on DOMAIN CRICKET GROUND. 1. Boys' Race (under 16), 120 Yards Handicap. 2. Maiden Race, 120 Yards. 3. Demonstration Handicap (three stages)— 100,200, HO i. Hop, Step, and Jump. 5. Two-mile Walking Handicap. 6. Too-of-War (post entries). 7.150- yards HANDiCAP-Membersovoriflyra. 8/ 1-mile Running Handicap, 9. Orstaole Race. 10. Bicycle Race. No cyclist to train on the Cricket Ground on pain of disqualification. 11. Half-mile Handicap. 12. 200-YAUDS Handicap—Hurdles. 18. 200-yards Handicap — For Married Mon who have never '/on a race. U. SIAM.BE Sack Race. 15. Wheelbarrow Race—For 6ono fide Nav vies (blindfold). And any Race which may bo added on appli cation of any Branch of Labour. ■"■ 'in i j Boots and Shoes. X>OOTS! BOOT SI PUBLIC NOTICE. The GREAT SALE of BOOTS and SHOES will be continued, to make room for Large Shipments ex Candidate, barque. Noto tho Address :— THE RED BOOT WAREHOUSE, Victoria-street, Auckland. H. SAWKINa _K,E -OPENING OF GARRETT BROS.' WAREHOUSE. Having been Closed for the last wo Months ln consequence of the late FIRE, we now havo much pleasure in informing our custom ars and the general public that we are NOW OPEN FOR BUSINESS, WITII THE LARGEST STOCK IN NEW ZEALAND, VALUED at £12,000, Which will bo Sold at the following prices for CASH ONLY: B. d. a. tl Men's Watertights, own make Sll worth 11 6 i Men's Bluchers, own make .. 4 ll.worth 8 b I Men's Balmorals, own make. 10 6 worth 15 6 i Men's Shoes, own make .. 6 6 worth 15 6 > Men's Elastics, own make .. 8 111 worth 11 0 : Yonths'Boots, own make ~. 4 BworJi7 b • Women's Elastics, own make 8 8 worth 11 G Ladies' Kid K.S., own mako .. 5 fl worth 10 0 i Ladies Kid E.S., own mako.. fl S worth 12 0 Ladies' Kid E.S., own make .. 7 fl worth 13 0 Ladies' Kid E.S., own make ~ 8 0 worth 11 0 Ladies' Evening Shoes,. .. 4 6 worth 9 0 Ladies' Evening Shoes .. .. 5 6 worth 10 6 Ladies' Walking Shoes.. .. 7 6 worth 14 0 Ladies'Bost Evening Shoes .. 8 6 worth 11 6 Children's Boots 1 3 worth 2 6 Children's Boots 18 worth 3 G Children's Shoes 11l worth. 4 0 Ladies' Best White Kid E. 5... 5 6 worth 101 Ladies' Button Boots .. ~10 6 worth 161 Children's Button Boots from Half-a-Crown. 13" Space will not permit us to give a list of all our prices, but wo guarantee all other Goods at equally low prices. GARRETT BROTHERS, TANNERS, CURRIERS, WOOL MERCHANTS, LEATHER AND BOOT MANUFACTURERS AND IMPORTERS. Tannery and Works, Avondale. FACTORY AND WAREHOUSE, WAKE ) FIELD-STREET, AUCKLAND; AND AT NAPIEB, GISBORNE, NEW PLYMOUTH, ) AND WAIPAWA, '' I VIT PARKINSON (late from England) YV • has opened a Shop in Grey-street, where tho Celebrated Royal Doncaster Butter scotch can be obtained, both wholesale and i retail, he being the Sole Manufacturer in the t Colonies. Tea and Coffee at any hour at a 1 moderate charge, with suitable refreshments. j TTNION OIL, SOAP, AND CANDLE U COMPANY (LIMITED). MANUFACTURERS OF COMMON AND TOILET SOAPS, CANDLES, PEANUT, ANfa OTHER LUBBI-ATING OILS. Soap and Candle Works: Parnell. Oil Works: Customs-street West. Warehouse and Offices: Lowsh Aibbj J BTBEET. }. Cash Purchasers o! Tallow. I Delivery token at their Paraell Works or) \ Warehouse.



Amusements. A BBOTT'S OPEItA HOUSE. Manageress Loulso Pomeroy Stage Manager Mr Charles Hau Treasurer Mr Arthur Elliot LAST WEEK ! LAST WEEK ! GLORIOUS AND CONTINUED SUCCESS. UNANIMOUS PRAISE OF PRESS AND PUBLIC. TO-NIGHT ! TO-NIGHT ! First Repitition. > _ LOUISE POMEROY. LOUISE POMEROY In a New Comedy Role. - , 1 MISS HARDCASTLE. MISS HARDCASTLE F > In Goldsmith's World-famed Comedy, SHE STOOPS TO CONQUER. Supported by tho Ladies and Gentlemen of tho a POMEROY COMPANY. TUESDAY (by particular and unanimous- 1 ~ 30 request), EAST LYNNE I EAST LYNNE 1 ' i>| In Active Preparation: :, I. II WINTER'S TALE! AND ;, ANTHONY AND CLEOPATRA! NEXT FRIDAY-BENEFIT OF LOUISE 1 POMEROY. Notice.—Children in arms not admitted. * ft Admission—Dress Circle andOrchcstraStolls, -*£IM 4s: Stalls,2sGd;Pit, Is. Performance to commence at 8 o'clock sharp. Box plan and reserved scats at Lennox's (late Wayte\s). H. P. LYONS. Agent. T ORNE-S TREET HAL &t Grand Opening Night—WEDNESDAY, Jan. 16th—Robson'b Grand Diorama, The Egyptian War — Bombardment of Alexandria — Alex andria in Flamos—Battlo of Tol-el-Kebir—all tho . ..'*,< most thrilling events.—Pianos, Silk Drosses, Tea and Coffee Services, Watches, &c. Given AWAY. S3 . . j Front, 2s; Back, ls; Children, half-price. Commence at 8, BAYFIELD (PONSONBY) SUNDAY- J SCHOOL. CHRISTMAS TREE AND CONCERT in All » Saints' School-room, near the Church, TUES DAY NEXT, 15th Inst., 7.30 p.m. Admission, ls, each Ticket bearing a Prizo from tho Tree. U E E N'S THEATRE, TUAM-STREET, CHRISTCHUPCH, TO LET. The above Theatre is now finished, and replete -. with every requisite and comfort; not to be equalled in the colonies. Has Beating accommo- I datlon.for 2,000, is centrally situated, and com 9 mauds one of the most numerous populated environs of tho city. For Terras, Vacant Dates and all particulars, apply to J. GARDNER, Manager, 4, Brighton Chambers, Cashcl-trcet, Chrt_tohurch. MS ■ Drapery. "fTT- ELLESLEY HOUSE. NEW SUMMER DRAPERY, MILLINERY. A Sec, Seo., &a . A. LOVETT Begs to intimato to his onstomeM and bnyors of • ' H DRAPERY generally that ne Is now in possession of tlio whole of his NEW SEASON'S GOODM FOR THE SUMMER TRADE. A Choice Assortment of Ladles'and Children's AM Bonnets, Hats, Feathers, Sec in all the newest -■ •&_ styles, at moderate prloes. The latest styles in Ladies' Mantles and Dol- j mans on hand or made to order. ' ;y_fl_ Dress Materials in groat variety. Shootings, Calicoes, Mannols, Counterpanes, Toilet Covers, Shirtings, &c, &c, at low prices. '-" ?-L-Sj Ladles'and Childrons Underclothing, Corsets, ■-"" 1 Infants' Pelisses, Robes, Squares, and Baby Linen, a rare assortment. Five por Cent Discount for Cosh on Parcels at 20s. and Upwards. L O V E T T'S -o| CHEAP DRAPERY WAREHOUSE. W-IXESLEY-STKEKT, AUCKLAND. Direct Supply Store. THE T\IRECT QUPPLY OTORE HE JJIRECT OUPPLY lOTORE ls .$ FOR J a- Eh CHRISTMAS PRESENTS. H H for ra . - . a NEW YEAR'S GIFTS. ti Pn for m B NOVELTIES IN VASES AND g H 0} LUSTRES. S la for 2 § BARGAINS IN WORKBOXES a AND DESKS. tn A FOR Cl X CLOCKS AND ORNAMENTS, fl - FOR !"d !. oT FLOWER STANDS AND FLOWER t"1 .- J| POTS. kJ 9 FOR [/J rf VARIETY IN TOYS. H 3 FOR O g LADIES' BAGS AND BASKETS. 50 eh for fel 55 LAMPS AND CANDLESTICKS. " v FOW _? t* NICKEL SILVER AND POTOSI 6 - _\ SILVER FORKS AND / _- Sj SPOONS. & ... 3 X for ,« cl 5 TABLE AND DESSERT KNIVES;5 H ,- I m fob ' ■ H .AM A EH CHINA, GLASSWARE. TIN-, &5 0 WARE, AND BRUSHWARE, in _\ &C, &c., &0. i_ M — . , ■ H0 g ALL NEW GOODS, A MAGNIFICENT ft) „ VARIETY, AND MARVELLOUSLY £} p_j Low Prices. ' V P. _0-OiQ Aiddno ioaai/3- an t •-HOIiS A-ddHO J,o_Hlll _H_L -'•- AHI -:~ ■ . , sgs , Hydraulic Lime. HYDRAULIC LIME TRADE MARK J.Vflson&C? AUCKLAND/N.Z. COMPARATIVE AN ALY S I S OF PORTLAND CEMENT AND WILSON'S HYDRAULIC LIME, Un a Lavatory, Queen-street, Auckland, Decembor-9th, 1883. • 3 MESSRS J. WILSON & Oo.r Auckland. Gentlemen,— Herewith I beg to forward Analysis of Port-: land Cement, taken by myself nt your request ■ from a cask in Messrs Winstono Brothers' Store. ANALYSIS: Silica and silicates insoluble in dilute acid 16.7 Silica-solublo In dilute Hydroclorlo Acid.. 0.5 Lime 60.48 Alumina 5.7 Iron-peroxide .. .. 4.7 , *- Carbonic Acid 2.5 ah.rlcAcld i,_j ituro .. 2 Alkalies 1.3 Loss 7g 100.00 I have the honour to bo, Gentlemen, Your obedlont servant, ; J. A. POND, Colonial Analyst. Lavatory, Queen-street, Auckland, 'Novembor 10th, 18S2. i MESSRS J. WILSON & C 0„ Breakwater Road, Auckland. 1 Gentlemen,— In accordance with your request I obtained a Sample of-Ground Rocho Lime from the bulk in your storo on tho 21st ultimo, and herewith append the result of my Analysis. ANALYSIS: *. Silica-Insoluble In acid 18.2 9R Silica-solublo 11.3 Mt Iron oxide 2.1 Mb Lime 00.32 Magnesia .. .75 Alkalies 13 Carbonic Aeld 1.0 Alumina 5.9 ; mm "-- . This ia a Well Burnt Sample of Hydraulic lime. I have the honour to be. Sir, your obedient servant, J. A. POND. Samples of Concrete on view at our OfUce, and In the Museum, which have been over 20 years tn the sea. ALL; MAHURANGI LIMES ARE NOT ALIKE. , pROUND LIME. GROUND LIME FOR SALE' SOUTHGATB 8 MAHURANGI HYDRAULIC GROUND ROCHE UMB. ; In any quantity, for Concrete Paths, Floor* Cellars, Sec. (next to stone flagging is im ' rivalled for durability and hard-setting qualities). For tanks and other wet work it is a first-class material. ' i ', B, KEANE, SOLE AGENT, CUSTOMS-STRfiET ■ ■ ..-.;„! ~.a^ < .» I .'l^_;,^, i _ i i_-___._ J _-_-_-__-_^_j-