The Auckland Evening Star.

VOL. XXIII.—NO. 4,-93

AUCKLAND, N.Z., MONDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 1881

PRICE: OiSE PENNY.



Shipping. __s^f__r ~P ACIF*C MAILSTEAM ' :S^____^TllßOUGH THE UNITED ""■"■"s-*" STATES OF AMERICA. VIA .HONOLULU, TO GREAT BRITAIN. Under Postal Contract with tho Governments of New Zealand and Now South Wales. Passengers booked through to Liverpool, l.i:ndon, or Paris, via tho Great Overland Road of America, and tho Steamers of tho Atlantic I .inos from Now York. Date of I Date of Steamer. iTons. Sailing to Sailing to ! Sydney 1 'Frisco. 18S4 On orabout 1881. (o.y of Sydney.... 3, HO March 8 Aprill Australia 3.20(1 Aprils April 29 Zunlandia S.BiO May ij Mar. 1 FARES:— First-class JJ6H and upwards Steerage £3. 3s. !ld. and upwards First-class to San Francisco OTO Steerage W Through Cabin Passengers aro permitted to In,' over at Honululu, or any.of tho cities 0. the United Suites, not to exceed six months. SOUTHERN PACIFIC ROUTE. Passengers to and from IClirope may, without exlrii oust, avail themselves of the Southehn J'U'iK'c Uam.koao ami its connections, thereby avoiding the winter cold of tho Northern route; and for an additional cost of $21 may go to Now (Means and thence through tho Southern States to New York, No Shipping Orders will bo issued after 4 p.m. on tho day boloro tho sailing of steamers for San Francisco. For freight rates and all other information apply to THOS. T. GAMBLE, Agent, Lower Quoon-street. J^A^r- ()RIENT LINE. Under contract with the New "•■■Mr* m^ South Wales Government for the conveyance of Mails. The following Steamships belunging to the Orient Co. and the Paoiflo Co. will leave SYDNEY and MELBOURNE on the under mentioned dates for LONDON, via ADELAIDE, DIEGO, GARCIA (at steamer's option), SUEZ, and NAPLES:- Steamer. From Sydney. From Melb'urne. Lusitania March 1 March 7 John Elder.. March 15 March2l Chimborazo .. March 29 April 4 Souata April 12 April 18 And fortnightly thereafter. Through fares to London, £21 to £75. Passengers secure special advantages by booking through from New Zealand. Second class passengers byOrir itßteamer are provided with saloon passages to Sydney or Melbourne. NAPLES TO LONDON by Rail.—Special arrangements made with Meßsrs Cook and Sons for the issue of through tickets at greatly re- PAS9AGES FROM I^VDON.—Special facili ties attorded for bringing out Friends and Relative, by pre-payrc ent Of the passage-money -FECIAL RETURN TICKETS, available for 12 months, are issued at the following rates :— First Saloon _ £117 Second Saloon £1 7-- PARCELS BOOKED THROUGH to LON DON at Reduced Rates. For further particulars apply to . UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF ; NEW ZEALAND (LIMITED), Agents in New Zealand.



jrjr-. QTEAM TO LONDON. JJSgat&ESLrF EN 1N RULAR & ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY. FOR LONDON DIRECT?, VIA COLOMBO. Leave ! Leave Steamer. Sydney. Melbourne. ' " ISSL j 188 L _ut_sjA "AAA.'.'. Ma7ch7l M_rc_l3 SEEm-08.... March 21 March 27 B allarat. Apri 1 April 10 Vitetta April 181 Aprilsa 'And thenceforward every alternate week. Passengers and cargo booked to London Mar seille!, Italy, Egypt, India, China, and Japan Bl„?_rn ratfok rers ei-Suodboth to first and second )i upassengera at especially low rates. Cheap reserved accommodation can be obtamedm this yS 3Sbooking at Auckland secure special advantages. Jor all particulars apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agents. 18, Quoen-street. Auckland. fe-S-rf\_«a«l TTNION STEAMSHIP P""___al U COMPANY OF NEW |^S^_33. ZEALAND (LIMITED). [| TIME TABLE.—FEDRUAR-. "'COAST' PORTS (from Manukau). ' 1 . _,„ I Latest Stoamor. | Date of Sailing. | Train . liOTOBUA I Tues., |fi. 9 a.m. j 7.15 a.m. Wanaka 1 -nea.,Mar.4,lp.m. I Noon -FOfTTARAN^W^GTON, AND tTitapuna . I Tliurs.. 28. II) a.m. I 9 a.m. " _~,, prtinrißNK NAPIER, WELLINGTON, LYTT^TON 'AND PORT CHALMERS (from Auckland). _ irawbiu I Thurs., 28, noon I — ■wvmt } Thurs.. Mar. C, noon I FOR MELBOURNE (VIA __-*-■). Tarawera I Thur., 28, noon I — _Ei_W-t Thurs., Mar. 8, noon I - 1E .Calls at Hobort. —: FOR SYDNEY. RiNGAROOMA I Wed., 27,2 p.m. I - &.,»i.,PA I Toes- Mar. 4,5 p.m. I = ~ FOR RUSSELL AND KAVfAKAWA^ __BAWBRA I Tues., 28, 5 p.m. I - ~ FOR SUVA AND LEVUKA. Sodth. Cross I Mon., 25,6 p.m. I — During the month of FEBRUARY, RETURN TICK-fs will bo issued over the Company a lines, |»* £^ tro* J&^g f&F^ _va_k-_ fo^urn tiS the 31st J^__ I _aI_-t"be booked and alongside Two eany'suffice (Auokland Branch), Fort-street. - _- IVTORTHERN STEAM- JM SHIP CO. (LIMITED). Timk-table.-FEBRUARY. and other Circum stances Permitting.) m m_3s^«« "JTBAM-R. i DATE OF SAILING. Wellington I Monday,:2s sp.m. Wellington I Thursday, 28, 5 p.m. — ; Connects at Tanrangu for Opotilu FtafTa swQ Ba F of plonty * orts c m I Tuesday. . 77T_TuJl_-i.L. Whanoaroa, and Manoonoi. TZZTrte I Monday. 25,5,30 p.m. __ f_JTW_ANCAREI, WHANGAREI HEADS, AND *"" J__-OAPAI. qpf^^-_r~lEvery'l-esaay.6p.m. _ iS^-wSNGTREI AND WHANGAREI HEADS g^.^f^^nggrs and cargo tor Walpu). =7—^_rn~_v-r7T uesday and Friday,sp.m. Rowe^~~JJ__i-_-Jg-id^ m ' ~ For Mercury Bay. Bowena -1 EveryMonaay,6p.m. - %?srpni__6N^rK3-s^S_ubeoi_ly reduced «£SWSu» during February, available tor .eturn until March 31 I^l. onfl flß^____3__r ' „ -' " CITBAM TO THAMES, «^_2-^C b Connecting^ with River A^_sS _».iinuffii for STlßLlNG .^OT^Ormf.Of_kEM^M.WAl- ■^'______S_S^ TiTAIIRI WAIHI, Hi SOSTB-VS SETTLEMENT. w^S* No l?aOM AUCKLAND: ijf^g____-EDterT' ri3e! A" ___£^ „ i _ I ID p.m. I — Mon. I —. \mrt9 . _ Tues. IP-m. „„" _ Wed. 2.30 p.m. 12 p.m. _ Thurs. 3p.ni. ,o- m J j,- r i 3.30 p.m. 12 P-m. 1 __\ gat. 3.^0 p.m. i ~ 1 =- —■ ' ~~ FROM THAMES: | Rotomahana I Enterprise lA. Mflbenlr. M- j«P- m'_ |7p.mT \\ % red. 7.30 a.m. I — _ S£_ 8 am. 18 p.m. JTri. |Sh.m. ,„„~ — «atl I 8 6,m. IIQP-m. ' JSo cargo received for Rotomahana within ■^SMT«J^aS& or Charging Livestock^



Shipping. /&-J£^-i- nrHE KAMO COLLIERY _^__\___t_\j,-*- COMPANY'S fast and ' r S.S. WAITAKI, 412 tons register, 120 h.p., Capt. J. Crawford, will bo despatched as under— FOR WHANGAREI, WHANGAREI HEADS, MANGAPAI, AND PAKUA RAY. From Auckland: From Whangarei.' Fkbruaky. Monday. 251,11. 8 p.m. Tuesday, 20th, 5.30 p.m. Wednesday, 27th, 8 p.m. Friday, 29th, 9.30 am. A CO AC! 11 runs in connection with tho stermer to Waiptt from the Heads. Pnassago Tickels must bo taken at Company's Ofliee, 14a, Qucon-streot, or Queen-street Wharf, Aucklann. __ At- "YXJAIUKU AND ONE' -GAAAkTh VV HUNG A STEAM TA VIGATION CO. (Limited). TIME TABLE. -S.S. MANUKAU. February, 1884. Leave Onelmnga: Leave Waluku 1 Feb. Feb. 25—Monday, 5 p.m. — — 28—Tuesday, 10 a-in. 27—Wed., ti.3o a.m. 27—Wed., 11 a.m. 88—Thursday, 7 a.m. 2S—Thursday, 11.30 a.m. 9—Friday (for Manukau Heads), S a.m. Mar. Mar. I—Saturday, 8 a.m. I—Saturday, 12.30 p.m. All f rolghta payable before dollvery of goods. J. BARR BROWN, _ Managing Director JL^A^t- Q S. COROMANDEL. Jgi||||a|£ THOMAS SCOTT, MASTER. TIME TABLE, Leaves Auckland; Loaves Coromandel: February. February. — Tuesday, 2(i, 2 p.m. Wednesday, 27, 2 p.m. — — Thursday, 23,2 p.m. Friday, 29, 2 p.m, — March. March. — Saturday, 1,2 p.m. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Not responsible in shipping, carrying, or dis charging live stock. No cargo received without shipping note, and within half an hour of advertised time of de parture. All parcels must be prepaid on board. A. R. H. SWINDLEY, Manager. - _____ .J.OR LONDON JD DIRECT. "^^^____W__ TO FOLLOW THE AN- The Clipp.er Barque LUTTERWORTH, 883 tons register, 100 Al at Lloyd's. Captain W. Pearson, having the greater part of her cargo engaged, will meet with quick dlspatoh. Good accommodation for a few Saloou Pas sengers. For freight or passage, apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agents. 18. Qucon-stroet. Auckland. Jan. 30.1884. A. _<_ TJIIRST SHIP TOR x?gtj6<s X. LONDON. Tho Al Swedish Barque _1_ tons register. E. Nordback, Commander, now on tho berth for London. Having greater part of her cargo engaged will have quick despatch. For rates of freight, otc„ apply to M. NICCOL, Agent Auckland, February 20,1884.



J g^__J- r miME TABLE. -^T^lf__£ P-S" TONGARntO. Leave St. Helier's Bay Leave Qucon-st Wharf: 9 a.m. 6 p.m. SPECIAL TRIPS On Wednesdays and Saturdays. Leave Queen-st.Wharf: Leave St. Ilelior's Bay: 2 p.m. 5 p.m. it sufficient inducement offer. RETURN FARES; SIXPENCE. Vessels requiring Towing apply to K. WRIGHT. Agent _s___r„- rriHE northern J^^VAK JL RIVER STEAM NAVI <_SJS«_?S2o/*C'A'™N' CO. (Ltd.)-Increased Communication on the ~^*" Norther- Wairoa at Further Reduced Fares.—ln addition to the present time table of Steamer 3 leaving llelensvillc Monday Mornings and Evenings, Wednesday Evenings and Friday Mornings, the s.s. Durham will run a SPECIAL TRIP on WEDNESDAYS, leavins Helensvillc on arrival of the 7.15 a.m. , Train,"_alliiig only at Kopuru, Aratapu, Man- ; gawhare, and Dargavllle (unless specially re quired) ; returning 5 a.m. following mornings. Fares: Saloon, single 6s, return 10s. Steerage, single Is, return 7s.—By order, WM. Lodder, Manager and Engineor. j? j- "Z "XfEW STEAMER ON /_mA3}__7& -^ THE K^P-AJS^ is_H?§|||flplgsP Tho new and fast s.s. NEP -*<ssescis-_s==*," -TjNE will leave Helensville for Dargavillo (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, at 5.30 a-m. Cargo to be consiemed to care of CAPTAIN PEARCE. s.s. Neptune. Saloon Fares, 8s; return Ticket available for two weeks. Saloon Fares (Single), ss. _•_•*- T_EVONPORT STEAM J3g2^k aJ FERRY COMPANY >f_ e a hove Company have a Steamer always on hand at shortest notice tor TOWING, PICNIC PARTIES, AND FISHING EXCURSIONS. J. R. D. BAKER, Traffic Manager, _-^r_-TT'OR sale— ■____TT gjrV ■*■ The twin 8.8. J*_ffl7__H3r DESPATCH, , *as3^* f now running on Thames Biver; steams fast, and fitted up speoiaUy for passengers; can be seen in Auokland Harbour on the 29th and 30th January. For further particulars apply to A. & G. PRICE. Engineers. Thames. THIOR SALE (PRIVATELY) The favourite s.s. _„„_._. LALLA ROOKH. Tonnage: Gross, 60; Net, .8. Now trading between Manukan and Waitara. For further particulars apply to G. JOHNSTON, General Manager South British Insurance CO., Queen-street Auckland. Butchers. THOMAS SHOVE, SEN R„ FAMILY & SHIPPING BUTCHER (Established 1857). T. S., having been in business in Hobson-otreet 23 years, and being about to Re-commence Business, respectfully appeals to his old friends for a ronowal of tho patronage ho so long en joyed. Will Re-open on SATURDAY Next, at the City Market. Families waited on in town or suburbs. Goods promptly delivored, it/TEAT! MEAT! BEEF! MUTTON! THE NEW QUEEN ■- STREET SHOP is NOW OPEN (Opposite Morrin and Compapy), Finest-Auckland-grown Beef and Mutton Shipping and Families Supplied and Waited on for Orders, ROBERT FARRELL, SHIPPING AND FAMILY BUTCHER. N B —The Meat must be cleared ouir on Saturday Night. No reasonable offer re fused. -fcTOTICE OF REMOVAL.— \\ R. D. GILES begs rospectfully to Snnounco to his numerous friends and the _»hU- Generally that ho has erected Now Frcmise fcs?s P eeially adapted to moot thei require _,»,i7.f i,,i inrreasinsr trade, at the Queen -s__t Entree °ttho City Market (opposite Mr T__uYhM_ "in _ Photographic Gallery) whore hf solicits a continuance of the patronage tot-class qualUv. UAl7Meat sold at Lowest Market Rates! Please note the above address. QURREY JJLLLS Jjl STATE. APPLICATIONS FOB THE PURCHASE 0-* UNSOLD ALLOTMENTS On any portion of this Estate TyiLL NOW BE RECEIVED By tlje undersigned, AT THE OFFICE, SHORT^ND-STBBET. TERMS. One-fifth Cash; balance within Aye years, Interest seven per cent. Loans for building on lots -.interest, seven per cent, j can be repaid by Y&ga&JWit, Agent



Itusiiicss Notices. CIIARLES HESKETH.] [ALEX. AITKEN. HBSKETH anb AITKEN arc glad to inform their customers and the public fe'cnerully that having sold the whole of their last year's stock of Clovers, etc, they are in a position to olfer an entirely New Stock arriving per direct steamer Aorangi, from Lon don, and per Mail Steamor from San Francisco, as under, all ourrent season's growth, consist' ing of— WHITE CLOVER (Trcfolium repens) BED CLOVEB (Trefolinm pretens) ALSYKE CLOVER (Trcfolium hybridal COWGUASS (Trcfolium peromio) SCARLET CLOVER (Trcfoliumincarnatum) TREFOIL (Modicago supulina) LUCERNE (Modicago sativa) . ALFALFA (Modicago Chiliana) TIMOTHY (PhlcuinPrateuis) CRESTED DOGSTAIL (Cynosurus erlstalus) MEADOW FOXTAIL (Alopoourus protensls) SIIEEPS FESCUE (Fostuca ovina) WOOD MEADOW GRASS (Poa nemoralis) PRAIRIE (Bromus Schrcederi) DOOB GRASS RAT-TAIL (Sporobolus clongatus) RYE-GRASS (Solemn perreno sempervirens) COCKSEOOT (Daotylis glomorata) PURPLE and GREEN TOP ABERDEEN TURNIPS DEVONSHIRE GREY STONE, WHITE STONE, and GLOBE TURNIPS SWEDE TURNIPS. They aro also Agents for the Boncdust as manufactured by the Auckland Manuro Com £any, Sydney Boncdust and Flour, Mineral and iono Phosphates, Potato and Grass Manures, Peruvian Guano, Nitrate of Soda, and other Artificial Manures; Oats, Maize, Barley, Beans, Peas ;Coarso, Fiuo. and Rock Salt, Cobra, and Linseed Cake; Now Zealand Flax and Tew, otc. r\ N SALE. PAPERHANGINGSI PAPERHANGINGSI BY THE BALE. A LARGE ASSORTMENT). JUST LANDED. GABRIEL LEWIS, Auctioneer. H0 S. T. HAIIB1) 1T , MANUFACTURER or CORN BROOMS, AUCKLAND. TRADE j KAP A I | M-RK. "1%/TONUMENTAL MARBLE MASONS. Workers of Marblo Mantolpleces. Choffonlera and Toilet Tops, Slabs for Laboratory and Butchers' Shops. Marble worked to any design. Manufactured in Auckland.—R, LEVETT and CO.. Victoria-street (near Freeman's Bay). T HENDERSON, HOUSE, SHIP, SIGN, AND GENERAL DECORATIVE PAINTER, No. 8, WYNDIIAM-STREET. UUAM THOMAS, Corner of Lome and Victoria-streets, Auckland East, MONUMENTAL, MARBLE, AND GENERAL STONEMASON, ARCHITECTURAL SCULPTOR AND CARVER. Inscriptions Accurato and Beautiful. Monuments, Tombs, Headstones, and every description of Stone Work at the Lowest Possible Prices for Town and Country. THE NEW ZEALAND TOBACCO GROWING AND MANUFACTURING COMPANY (LIMITED). Hkad Office and Factory : Auckland. . IMPORTANT TO FARMERS. Tho above Company is desirous of com munlcating with Farmers and others who aro willing to grow Tobacco. Genuine Havana and American Seed and all information FREE, which can bo obtained at my office, Mercantile Chambers, next to Rank of New Zealand. AUGUST VOLLBRACHT, Working Manager. December 1,1853. /CHEESE. TniS SEASON'S CHEESE! CHEESE! FROM TE AWAMUTU FACTORY, WAIKATO, NOW ON SALE. Wholesale Agents— AUCKLAND AGRICULTURAL AND MER CANTILE COMPANY (Limited). _ and 11, Queen-street Wharf. _f "T-EVONPORT FURNITURE p JLs WAREHOUSE. § H. J. TURNER a. D Is propared to Supply, at tho lowest < _A Auckland prices, every kind of Furni- g turc, Bcdrti: <r. &c. g Suites of l'urnituro Renovated and g y_ mudo equal to now. ►. H. J. TURNER, W Devonport. QUPEKIOR CORRUGATED TAN_J3 J. L. KEAN Has for Sale a number of the above, with Taps, ready for use, price Ssb, at his shop, Wellealey- Btreet East (next door to Crowther's 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. Lead Washers always on hand, , EL. G R E E N, • Having secured tho services of Mr W. GRUNDY, will carry on business as follows:— Genoral Finance Agencies Bill Collecting Distraints for Rents Property Brokerage Special Inquiries in all Govt, Departments Searches for Title, &c, in Native Land Court Ncaotiation of Loans, &c., &c.. &o. _____ SHERIFF'S OFFICE, 62, t.UEEN-STREET, OPPOSITE BANK OF NEW ZEALAND. XTTARNOOK BROTHERS, 1 BOAP AND CANDLE MANUFACTURERS, COX'S CREEK, RICHMOND. Oman DURHAM^STREET, AUCKLAND. Cash Purchasers of Tallow, Wool, Sheepßklns, and Bones. LIONEL PHILIPS, WINE AND SHIRIT MERCHANT, 3, Queen-street, Auckland, Has opened in the same premises as occupied by him six yoars ago, and will be glad to see all old friendß and customers. LIONEL PHIMJPS.



IvrOTICE TO HOUSE OWNERS. S. Glading, Paperhangcr, is now Prepared to Hang Paper in a superior manner for lOrt per pieco, in any part of the town or suburbs. Painting, &c, equally cheap. . S. GLADING, Gaol Road, Kjrber Pass. Post orders punctually attended to. W. Ii E V S. BOOK BINDER, PAPER RULER, ACCOUNT BOOK MANUFACTURER, MEEK DOORS ABOVE " STAR " OFFICE. MERCHANTS' ACCOUNT BOOKS. Insurance and Mining Reoistbr Books Specially Ruled and Bound. Mu.lo. Maeaxlnes. Public 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 MH. ' KEESING, Licensed Water • Works Plumber, No. G2, Victoria street, opposite Holland and Butler s. Water laid on at the very lowest rates. Plumbing and Gas-fitting promptly attended to. Tinware always' on hand, or made to ordor. Repairs neatly and promptly executed. Cheapest bhop In Town, ■m_a?B_OTi_a__-«_-J~-g'^^ IXOHN TUCKEY, Undertaker, | *J Victoria-street West, m Begs to notify to the Public of Auck- gl land that he has commenced Business ja in the above lino, and trusts, by civility | and strict attention to business, to merit Xi a share of public support. Interment of gi Adults from £6 10s; do. of Children, £3 g 10s. N.8.-Notn the address: . _ m J. TUCKEY, Victoria-street West. | jn_-_--ES----5--------aß_-aS- "VTEW DRESSMAKER'S AND MIL- J_N LINER'S ESTABLISHMENT. r MRS DAVY has much pleasure in informing the Ladies of the City of Auckland and Suburbs that she has commenced business in Hobson street, opposite Clyde House, as DRESS MAKER and MILLINER, and hopes, by endea vouring to please and by Reasonable Charges, to merit a share of tho Ladies' patronage. Straw Hats and Bonnets Cleaned. Also, Music, Draw ing, and Wax and other Fancy Work taught by the Misses Davy. ____ CHRISTOFLE AND . CIE, PARIS, Makers of Finest PLATEDWARE of all kinds FORKS and SPOONS heavily plated on CHrFsTOFLE MAKES ONLY ONE DUALITY THE VERY BEST KNOWN. i_„ h niece guaranteed by the name PHRtSTOFLE, and the wefeht of silver thereon stomped. %uferswantlhgjood value aro ad vtaS_to_e?CHRISTOFLE'S PLATE. Wholesale Agenoy; 100. Elizabeth-street. Mcl " bourne. . -



Business Cards. MONS. A. FARA YE L, HAIRDRESSER IN THE LATEST PARIS FASHION. Gives overy attention and civility. Charges: Hair Cutting. 6d ; Shampooing, 6d; Shaving, 6d. Note the address— A. FARAVEL, 25, Victoria-street East (next Roth's Baths), Auckland, New Zealand. WH. SKINNER AND SON, • Builders, Carpenters, and Joiners, Vulcan Lano. All Branches of the Building Trade exeoutcd by Experienced Workmen.; Shop Fronts, Olllco Fittings, &o. DVVARD BAKTLEY, Architect, Stich bury's Buildings. Qticon-stroot. CHESTS OF DRAWERS Very Handeomo Chests of Drawers, in Rich Mottled Kauri, are now Boiling at the following prices for Cash:—The Duke of Edinburgh Chest of Eight Drawors (the bonnet drawor richly panelled with totara, bird, and rowa rewa) Jj_ 10s; Five Drawer.Chests, £4. The abovo articles have always given great satisfaction, and be come more beautiful with age, W. NORRIK, Top of Shokti.a:<d-sth__t. /DINGER ALE. GINGER ALE. JOHN GREyTnD SONS, __rated Water and Cordial Manwao- TURKRB, Beg to intimate that they are prepared to supply GINGER ALE Of superior quality in Quarts and Pints. Tho public will find this to bo a DELICIOUS BEVERAGE. Also, on hand, and to arrivo— 200 CASKS OF CORBY'S CELEBRATED BELFAST GINGER ALE. Eden Crescent and Albert-street. Comb and See / tot / y CHOICE SELECTION /*/ °* /w CHANDELIERS, /I} >/ TANKB' BRACKETS, /^ /TINWARE. GLOBES. &0.. /y PLUMBING, __ / / OASFITTING, Town Paio__ X/^ KLLHANaINO- •«. /^>y At Shortest Notice uri /"^/ Town Prloes. ' / / 0. MAY'S BUILDINGS, / / DEVONPORT.



MR JAS. ADAMS begs to tender his most slncoro thanks to his numerous customers and friends for tho patronago and support they have so kindly accorded him dur ing the past 6 years ho has been in business, and takes this opportunity of informing thorn that he hus decided on RETIRING FROM BUSI NESS at the end of February. He had originally intended to bo gone by the end of the present month, but finds it will not be quite practicable, as a largo stock (principally Watches) is still on hand, which he will bo glad to disposo of at oyen greater reduced rates than before.—JAS. ADAMS, Watchmaker, Victoria-street Q YMONDS-STiiEET MACHINE-MADE BREAD FACTORY. EDWARD PARSONS, Proprietor. leading features: Cleanliness in Processes and Purity of Manufacture. Price of Bread _3Jd. OA L f. S A L T . S~A LT TOTVRRIVE, Ex BRINHILDA AND RANGITIKEI, FROM LONDON: 2100 Bags W. & W. Coarse Salt 1100 do do Fine do 100 do St. Übc's do POTTER & CO., Durham-stroot. _»__i>cry / DEFERRED \ I PAYMENT 1 J SYSTEM, 1 \* «_/ TAILORS, DRAPERS MILLINERS, AND OUTFITTERS, HOBSON-STREET, HAVE A WELL-ASSORTED STOCK or tid. BEST CLASS GOODS. AU Tweeds thoroughly shrunk before being made Up, and Fit and Workmanship Guaranteed. Tho Def-RHEd Payment System has been found to be _ great boon, by enabling those with limited incomes to prooure necessaries In tho easiest possible way. INSPECTION INVITED. Cash Customers receive 6 per cent. Discount (one shilling In the pound sterling) on all parools of 20s and upwards. __ FIRST STOCK.TAKING SALE AT THE ""DON -VfARCHE." HE -JON IVIARCHE, COMMENCING ON FRIDAY, FEB. 22. FOR ONE MONTH ONLY. ALL SURPLUS SUMMER GOODS Will be offered at PRICES TO DEFY COMPETITION, In order to make room for Autumn and Winter Novelties. (A lengthy advertisement not necessary.) A. LE SUEUR, Having already proved the great success of his trade motto, " Small Profits and Quick Returns, will continue to give such valuo as cannot fail to bo appreciated. The following few linos will bo sold at unpre ocdentcdly Low Prices:—l.BSo Straw Hats, from lid to Gd each; a job parcel of Hosiery and Glovesfrom Ud per pair ; Kid Gloves, Josephine cut, Is per pair; a largo parcel Mon s and Boys White and Coloured Shirts from Is each j Black and Coloured Sunshades, from 8d each to 25s (great bargains); Dress Stuffs and Prints from 23dper yard; Net Curtains, 2s ll'dper 6 yds; Cretonnes, Shirting, etc., much under value; Brussols Carpets, _9d (worth Cs?d). A large stock of Ladies and Children s Under linen. Corsets, etc., very cheap. This is a Special Opportunity for all Pur chasers of Drapery Goods. " BON~iARC__E," 217, Quoonstrcet (next Howin Bros., Grocers). Musical. 8Q VICTORIA-STREET, AUCK ©• LAND (six doors from Albert-St T. E. CARTER, WHOLESALE & RETAIL PICTURE FRAME MANUFACTURER. IMPORTER OF MOULDINGS, GLASS, PICTURES, SCRAPS, AND MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS. Teacher of the Pianoforte, Violin, &c. For terms and testimonials see Brett's Alma nac Advertisement, page 87, and post froo on application. Tuner and Repairer of Musical Instruments PIANOS.,. T H O WD E N PIANOS. af 0 PIANOS. PIANOS. I QUEEN-STREET, PIANOS, f PIANOS. Next PIANOS. PIANOSJ Bank of New Zealand DOUBLE OVER-STRUNG IRON FRAMES By Asherberg, Manthey, and Noufeld, VerraCheap, and-Superior any he b_B_eve Imported



Land and Estate Agents. r.HAS. XT QSMOND, LAND AND MONETARY AGENT, 110, QUBKN-STREET (Adjoining B. Tonks and Co.'si. Bankers: 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 lend on first-class securities. TT7-ANTED TO pURCHASE. A 9 or 10-roomed Houso in Symonds-strcct or Kybor Pass. Small Houso and about 5 Acres Clay Land near Auckland. Seven Acres or more at Epsom. About 10 Acres, One-troe Hill. Nice little House and about 2 Acrosat Romuora or Epsom. Good 7-roomod House within ten minutes' walk of Queen-street. Small Store in a good position. Some Good Allotments at Birkonhoad or North ooto. WANTED—Particulars of Properties For Sale, as 1 have many buyers and but few scllors. -p O R ' g A L E. QITY pREEHOLD pROPERTY. PONSONBY.-An exeellont Houso of four largo rooms, washhouse and workshop, situated in the best part of Ponsonby. Gas in all the rooms, first-lass American range; also, gas btove. Two large verandahs; Hie view from tho front one being very pretty and cannot ho intercepted. Tho allotment is tastefully laid out with flowers,.the back portion being a kitchon garden. Price £360, with terms. fll 500-LARGE TEN-ROOMED HOUSE, ex clusive of Wash-house, Servants' Bedroom, and-all neoesßary outbuildings. Well-built and finished throughout, on a large allotment. Very suitable for a first-class boarding-houso. Situated in tho best part of Hobson-stroct. -2,800-IN THE CENTRE OF THE CITY-A lar„o and commodious Store, built of Concrete and Brick, with largo Dry Cellars, on an Al lotment 40 feet 82 feet 0 inches. Buildings valued about _l,500; tho allotment worth at least 850 per foot. With flrst-class terms. • £350 FOR AN 8-ROOMED HOUSE and good allotment, situated near Mr Morlcy's Store on the Groat North Road. A chanco soldoin mot with.



fIITY TEASEHOLB pROPERTY. THAT GUA.ND CORNER ABLOTMENT. immediately opposite tho Choral Hall, havmc Two Large Frontages to Symonds-stroct and Grafton Koad. having a term of Fifty \ears to run at a Rental of £35 por year. QUBURBAN pROPERTY. £180 FOR A NEW .-ROOMED COTTAGE and a vory Largo Allotment, situated at Northcoto, near tho Wharf. £75—ALLOTMENT adjoining the above; easy terms of payment. MOUNT ROSKILL—I have a lot of very cheap . allotments In an estate which has only just couio into tho markot. To working men desirious of semiring a good pieco of land of 1 their own at a small cost, and with very easy terms of payment, it is a grand ckancc. CORNER ALLOTMENT, BELLWOOD ESTATE, Frontago to the Mount Roßkill Rood. £3 por foot. MERCER—A good 6-roorhed Houso and Large Freehold Allotment, for £150. Torms, £50 cash. PAREMAREMO-82 Acres. £1 per acre. LUCAS'S CREEK—32O Acres, with J-milo front ago to the crook and J-mile frontago to tho main road to Northcoto and Birkenhead. Tho Government landing place-deep water-is pn this property. The land is all ploughablo. Some few years ago a native settlement was situated there, which fact in itself speaks for tho quality of tho Boil. £300 cash, balanco £700 at 7 per cent. HELENSVILLE — 220 Acres Splendid Land, with Railway Station on tho property. Price, £700; easy torms. TUAKAU —Two Township Allotments, £10 each. HAMILTON—About 1.500 Acres, abutting tho main road and close to the station. Tho whole is well watered, level, and rich land. It is ' thoroughly well fenced. A first-class house and all necessary farm buildings orccted there on. All further particulars as to price, terms, reasons for selling. &c, will be given on appli cation. It is a bargain seldom mot with. £8,000 for an IMPROVED FARM and Large Family Residence complete with every con venience. 600 acres aro laid down in English Srasses;tho wholo 1,700 acres are subdivldedby ye fences, and thoroughly welldraincd whero nocossary. 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 steamor. Has a frontago of a mile and a-half to the river. Terms—ono-third cash, balanco at six per cent. HAMILTON — Several splendid allotments adjoining tho New Railway Station; will bn very valuablo for an Hotel. JOHN SOPPET, House, Land, and General Commission Agent, No. 8, Queen street, has for immodiate salo (really cheap) :— 1 comfortable 5-roomed Cottage, Ponsonby; (terms very easy); also, 1 7-roomod House, 1 5-roomed House, 2 _-roomed Cottages, and 1 Bmall Store, in town; 2 Dairy Farms, 10 miles from town; 2 partly-improved Farms, one 310 acres, the othor 150 acres, about 12 miles from town; and several other City and Suburban Properties at equally Low Prloes. WANTED- For a good business man withupwardß of £2000 capital—Entrance Into a aounrl conocrn. Is a good Valuor and Auctioneer. Has thorough knowledge of wine and spirit business, and oan be retiod upon for energy and activity. TO BE LEASED. That First - class Queen - street Shop now occupied by Mr Samuel Coombos, opposito Bank of Australasia. Good frontage (150 feot deop), with back entrance from High-streot; thoroughly adapted to any trade, and in tho heart of tho mercantile quarter of tho city. Possession can be given on the Ist Feb., 1881. — Apply only to W. L. M., at his Laud Agoncy Office. For a term of 21 years, Allotment, Wakeflold street 33 x 71. Suitable tor a manufactory. J. MOSS _ C 0,, • HOUSE, LAND, & ESTATE AGENTS. Wo bog tr Inform Owners of Property that Houses or ~\nd. for RENTAL OR SALK, aro entered in iar Registry Free of Charge for the Informati.'1 i of thoso who favour us with a cal at our offices, in Shortland-street Monoy to Lend at Current Rates of Interest MT. CLAY TO N, • HOUSE, LAND, COMMISSION AGENT AND SHIP BROKER Allotments for Sale at Hamilton, Newcastle Alexandra, and North Shore. ' Money lent on good security. Office: 30. Insurance Buildings. Boots and Shoes. J__X, E-OPENING OF GARRETT BROS.' WAREHOUSE. Having been Closed for the last wo Months in consequence of the late FIRE, we now have much pleasure in informing our customsrs and the general public that we are NOW OPEN FOR BUSINESS, WITH TEE LARGEST STOCK IN NEW ZEALAND, VALUED at £12,000, Which will bo Sold at the following prices tor CASH ONLY: s. d. s. d Men's Watertights, own make 8 11 worth 11 0 Men's Bluchers, own make .. 4 11 worth 9 6 Men's Balmorals, own make.. 10 G worth 15 0 Men's Shoes, own make .. 6 6 worth 15 0 Men's Elastics, own make .. 811 worth 11 0 Youths' Boots, own make .. 4 6 worth 7 B Women's Klastics, own make 6 6 worth II 6 Ladies Kid E.S., own make .. 5 0 worth 10 0 Ladies Kid E.S., own make.. 8 6 worth 12 0 Ladies' Kid E.S., own make .. 7 6 worth 13 0 Ladies' Kid E.S., own make.. 8 6 worth 14 0 Ladies'EvoningShoes.. .. 4 6worth 9 0 Ladies' Evening Shoes.. .. 5 6 worth 10 6 Ladies' Walking Shoes . .. 7 6 worth 14 0 Ladies' Best Evening Shoeß .. 8 6 worth 14 6 Children's Boots J 3 worth 2 6 Children's Boota \ ,?3°28 i _ Children's Shoes .. •■ •• i _WOE»J ° Ladieß' Best White Kid E.S. ..5 6 worth 10 Ladies' Button Boots .. .. 10 C worth 16 Children's Button Boots from Half-a-Crown. __T Space will not permit us to give a list of all our prices, but we guarantee all other Goods at equally low prices. GARRETT BROTHERS, TANNERS, CURRIERS, WOOL MERCHANTS, LEATHER AND BOOT MANUFACTURED AND IMPORTERS. Tannery and Works. Avondale. FACTORY AND WAREHOUSE, WAKE . FIELD-STREET, AUCKLAND; and at Napier, Gisborne, New Pi_ mouth, and waip aw a.



Bloncy. MONEY TO LEND, on Real Estate, In sums of £50 and upwards, at the current rates of interest.—Apply Wm. S. Cochrane, Fort! street. MONEY TO LEND, In large or small nuns, at usual rates of lnterest OONNELL & COOPER, Solicitors, Vulcan Lane. MONEY^rC-T'LEND, at a moderate rate of Interest—Apply to JACKSON _ RUSSELL, Solicitors, Port-street. MONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage, of First-class Freeliold Securities. W. COLEMAN, Solicitor, National Insurance Buildings. MONEY LENT ON PROMISSORY NOTES. HOUSES. FURNITURE, feeT BILLS DISCOUNTED DAB_Y MORTGAGES NEGOTIATED.; JOHN W. HARDIE, Land, Commission, and Estatx Agkot, HIGH-STREET, Auckland. IJIXCHANGE ON NEW YORK AND JL_ LONDON, in sumo to suit. FOR SALE BY ARNOLD, HINKS, & CO., Cornor of Custom-house and Fort-street*. ONEY TO~LEND, in sums of £25 and upwards, at current rates of interest. Apply to PETER OLTPHANT, Solicitor, High-street. MONEY TO LEND, on Freehold Security, at a low rato of interest- Burton and Napier, Solicitors, High-street, Auckland. ___________ MONE_ TO LEISID, at current rates of interest.—Lalshley and Jackson, Queen stroct. T O AAA T0 LEND at Current I I&m\J \J \J Rates of Interest on Free ' hold Security. W. F. OSULLIVAN. Shortland-street. INDUSTRIAL AND YROVTDENT PERMANENT BUILDING, LAND, AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY OF AUCK LAND. LIBERAL ADVANCES made on approved Freehold or Leasehold Properties for periods not exceeding TEN YEARS. Small margin only required. «. BCALE OF REPAYMENT REDUCED. FINES NOT ENFORED In cues of Sickness 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 the Society's' offloee, corner of Qu_Bf stkkkt and Vulcan __»«- GEORGE ERASER. Manager. ONDON MORTGAGE, LOAN, AND DISCOUNT BANK. 60, SHORTLAND-STREET, A-o___n> (Opposite A. Clark & Sons' Warehouse), And Little -oUins-treet, Melbourne. LOANS ARE ADVANCED FROM £10 TO £1,000. 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. Loans upon Deposit or Deeds. I___y___nt by Easy Instalments, FORMS GRATIS. Ai| communications and Interviews held striotly confidential. Bank o_ England Notes Changed. AUCKLAND PERMANENT CO OPERATIVE BUILDING _ INVEST MENT SOCIETY. Office i 147, Queen-st_k__, LOANS granted upon approved securities, ot Freehold or Leasehold Properties In sums of £20 to £6000, principal and interest being repay able In instalments at tho following Reduced Kates for repayment of each £100 borrowed i— Ropoymentse-tond-Ip w B ek Total Amount ingover OT vveßK- Repayable. - - — (J B. d. lyear - .. 30 0 104 0 0 3 years _ .. 1 010 108 B 8 S years Z - "7 D3IS 0 years _ .. 11 8 121 8 8 years _ 8 9 13618 B 8 yoars _ .. 7 1 H7 13 S 10 years - 6 3 16216 3 And in the same proportion for smaller or larger loans. DEPOSITS.—Tho Society receives Money on Deposit: —Repayable at 7 days' notice, 6 pel cent per annum; repayablo in 6 months, 6 per cent, per annum. JOHN BATGER, Secretary. -VICTORIA LOAN AND DISCOUNT AGENCY, HIGH-STREET, AUCKLAND, opposite city council chambers. . money advanced in sums of £10 to £1000 ON PERSONAL SECURITY, DEEDS OP PROPERTY, BOND WARRANTS, SHARES, &.o. repayments can be made n weekly or other instalments to suit borrowers. COMMUNICATIONS CONFIDENTAL. POSTAL ADDRESS: BOX 90. Timber. ■pAPAKURA SAW MILLS, HUNUA. Having a large supply of KAURI Logs, we are now prepared to Exeeuto Orders to any size; dressed T. and G., otc, COULTHARD BROS. Stewart & Garlick, Agents, Fort.street, Auckland. THE UNION STEAM SAW, MOULD ING, SASH, AND BOOR COMPANY (LIMITED). WHOLESALE TIMBER DEALERS. MANUFACTURERS OF DOORS, SASHES, AND TURNERY. SUPPLIES IN ■WHOLESALE: LOTS: SCANTLING BOARDS (Rough and Dressed) CEILING BOARDS WEATHER BOARDS (Rusticated or F. Edged) FLOORING AND LINING ARCHITRAVES SKIRTINGS MOULDINGS (of any pattern) DOORS, SASHES, and TURNERY, DELIVERED at any Public Wharf in Auck land, or at the Company's Private Wharf, Meohanics' Bay. The Quality of the Company's Timber Is Un surpassed, and Prices specially: fovouraNetor Builders. Contractors, and othor Wholesale 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. pHEAP TIMBER. We are Selling good Second-class House building Timber at Ss, 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-Waitakerei Sawing and Planing Mill Mount Eden Railway Station, mhDeoember.lg^.;



Sporting. "DAPAKURA ANNUAL RACES. ST. GEORGE'S DAY. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 23, 1884. HANDICAP HURDLE""RACE of CO soys., second horso to receive 10 soys. out of the stakes. Nomination, 2 soys., and acceptances, 2 soys. to tho funds. Nominations, with 2sovs. onclosed, to be made to the Secretary, at his Ofllce.Queon-street.by 8 a.m. on THURSDAY. April 10. Acceptances on night of general entry. Distance, 2 miles, over 8 flights of hurdles 3ft. 6in. high. MAIDEN PLATE of 2osovs.; second horse to receive 5 soys. out of tho stakes. Nomination, 2sovs. each to the funds. 2yrs., Ost lllhs; 3yr_, Bst Gibs; lyrs, 9st: syrs. and upwards, _._ 21bs. For all horses that have never won an advertised race exceeding 20sovs. Dis tance, 1J miles. PAPAKURA CUP (HANDICAP) of SOsovs., added to a Sweepstake of 2sovs. each; second horse to receive 15sovs., and third horse s_ovs. out of tho stakes. Nominations, 2sovs., and ncoeptanoc, 3sovs. to the Funds. Distance, 1} . miles. Nomination, with 2sovs. enclosed, to bo mado to the Secretary, at his Office, Queen street, by 8 p.m. on Thursday, 10th April. Acceptances on night of general entry. SELLING RACE of 25sovs.^-Entrance, 2sovs. Weightier age. Winner to be sold by auction immediately after tho race, for iOOsovs. If entered to be sold for 50sovs., allowed 71bs.; if for 30 soys, allowed Ulbs;-if for 20sovs., allowed 211bs. Distance, U miles. RAILWAY HANDICAP of -Osovs.; second horse to receivo Ssovs. out of the stakes. Nominations, 2sovs., and acceptance, 2sovs. to the Funds. Handicaps to appear directly after tho Cup. and acceptances halfan-hour before tho race, instance, 1 mile. NOVEL RACE ot 20sovs. Entrance, lsov. Distance, 1 milo. The winner to bo sold by auction immediately after tho race, and the whole of the proceeds to go to tho Funds. RULES AND REGULATIONS. i No entry will be received for any of the races excopt upon this condition—That all disputes, claims, and objections, arising out of tho racing, I Bhall be decidod by a majority of the Steward present, or those whom they may appoint Thoir decision upoo all points connected with > the carrying1 out of this programme shall be ' final. Any Jockey riding except In the colours entered will be fined 3 soys., or neglecting to declare his colours at the time of entry. When two or more horses start, tho property of the samo owner, a distinguishing colour must j be worn. Any person neglecting this Rule to be ( lined 2 soys. _ _$ f|s _ 'I.AI . • All persons intending to withdraw horses are i required to give notice to that effect to the | Secretary or Clerk of Scales one half-hour before tho official time for starting. Any person neg- i looting or refusing to comply with this rale shall < pay a fine, not exceeding 5 soys., to the .Race . Fund. 1 All entries to bo sent under cover to theSSecr- t tary, with entrance mqnoy enclosed, the name, i age at time of entry, ■ pedigree, and colours or i tho rider, by 8 o'clock j p.m. on Monday, 21st 1 April, 1881. ... . 1 Winners to pay 5 per cent, of their gross win- t nings towards tho expenses of tho Course. All races to bo run under tho A.R.C. Rules. i WM. PERCIVAL, Secritaby. La d o -\r WILL HOLD A XI CONSULTATION ON THE TAKAPUNA EASTER HANDICAP. UNLIMITED NUMBER OF SUBSCRIBERS AT 10s EACH. Closes April 2. To be Run April 5. First Horse Thirty per cent. Second Horso Twenty per cent. Third Horse Fifteen per cent. Others divided. .Thirty-five per cent. As the time from the opening to the drawing of this Consultation is rather short, subscribers , are requested to make early application for Shares. _ ■ . . P.O. Orders, Bank Notes, or Drafts accepted; add exchange to Cheques, and two Stamps for < reply and result. Result posted to all Subscribers. Pleaso write, in a legible hand, full name and Tickets may be obtajned by letter only from ] LA DON, Care of S. A. Asher, Box 301, Post-office, Auck land, or 286, Queen-street, Auckland. Registered Letters not accepted. Telegrams not accepted. 1 — ' I X AAA MEMBERS, AT SsEACH. HENDERSON'S MILL CUP AND HURDLE RACE, TO BE RUN ON THE 15TH MARCH, 1881. •" JOHN BULL'S CONSULTATION f ON THE ABOVE EVENT IS NOW OPEN. 5,000 members at 5s each, to be divided < as follows: Cup. Hurdle Rash. First Horse ..£3OO First Horso ..£l6O ] Second Horso .. 160 Second Horse .. 100 Third I_or_o .. 75 Third Horse .. 50 Starters .. .. HO Starters, each abt. 20 Non-Starters .. 125 Non-Starters (div) 70 750 450 Application by Letter only, enclosing two Stamps for replies, with oxclmnge on Cheques, or by Money, Bank Notes, Drafts, or Post-ofiloo Ordcra. Address: John Bull, care of J. T. Knight, Hobson-streot, or Box 111, Post-offioe, Auck land. P.S.: All applications shall receive prompt attention. TXENDERSON'S T\/P LL (^ UP- Unlimited number of 1 Will Positively Close Subscribers at ss. I March 11. RUN MARCH 17, 188.. A. NEMO'S CONSULTATION On tho above event is Now Open, To be divided as follows :— Ist Horse 10 percent. 2nd Horse 20 „ 3rd Horse 10 „ Others, divided .... 30 „ Application by Loiter only, and enclose two Stamps for replies. _ Address—A. NEMO, o/o F. Tomlinson, Barrel Hotel, Parnell. £3000 { „/_?__> }£3000 /^HRISTCHURCH RACES. To be Run 14th APRIL 0000 MEMBERS at 10s. 156 PRIZES. Each Ticket has Nine Chanccß. AUTUMN HANDL CASH PRIZES. CAP—36 Nominations. 2 atlOO £200 FIRST £600 3 „ 50 _ 150 SECOND 300 4 „ 25 100 THIRD 150 10 „ 20 200 STARTERS, about 10 „ 15 150 £25cach 125 20 „ 10 200 NON-STARTERS 40 „ 8 320 _12each 350 31 „ 5 ■ 155 £1525 120 Prizes. £1475 156 PRIZES. Each Ticket has Nine Chances, and can obtain a Prize in each of the Nine Drawings, Pleaso send P.O. Orders when convenient, also Two Stamps tor replies. Country Choqoes must have One Shilling exchange added. Address aUIeUe D rs- MANTUA> £3000 ■ £3000 ( DUNEDIN. , J , ~ N.8.-Pleaso apply early, as this Consultation will fill rapidly, over 800 having been already disposed of to persons whoso applications ar rived late for previous Sweep. nYBNBY GO L D CUP. TO BE RUN ON EASTER MONDAY. The Great "MALABAR" Club are desirous of making it known to their numerous patrons and the public that the First of their Series of Consultations on tho above event is NOW OPEN. NO. 1 OF OUR SERIES. SHARES, 53 EACH. The Press exposures of the bad and worthless amongst sweep promoters has had the effeot of relegating those gentlemen to private life, and it is all the more to be hoped that those who now remain, tried and true though they be, should have at each drawing a Press represen tative, to prove boyond a doubt the genuine ness of the affair. . B'irst Horse .. £1,0001 Startera divide..£2oo Second do. .. 400 Non-starters do. 200 Third do. .. 200 Total .. £2,000 The public, on reading the foregoing, will at once observe 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 one pound, whereas, in this our great effort, you merely require to in vest 5s in order to secure you the winning or the same amount, or should you speculate a I Pound, you for that amount have Four Cnances of winning £1,000 as against onegiven.y others. i FOUR TICKETS FOR £1; I But one or more will bo sent to any address. Prospectus free on application. Enclose envelope, plainly directed^ Result olj each drawing sent at once to evety subS9ri_w. Tickets sent by return post. AddreSß'byletteil 1 only, ''MALABAK,'.'"c&_oG. _.Av_son. Ptar tdiSl Chamber., George-street, Sydney, N.S.W.



Amusements. /CHORAL HALL. MR W. H. WEBB'S THIRD POPULAR CONCERT! rTIO-NIGHT ! FAREWELL APPEARANCE OF MR. R. WARWICK GAINOR (primo baritona assoluto) of MILAN. PROGRAMME. Part I. 1. Organ and Pianoforte Duet, " Don Juan " Mozart Messrs W. H. WEBB and RALPH HOOD. 2. Aria, "II Balcn," from "Trova toro" Mr GAINOIt. 3. Ballad, "If" Pinsuti MRS REVITT. 4. Pianoforte Solo, "Rigolctto" ..Verdi Mr RALPH HOOD (by request). 5. Song, "When Night is Darkest" . .Luud Mr T. BURNHAM. 0. Ballad, "It Was a Dream" .. ..F. Cowen Miss STEPHENSON. 7. Duet. Clarionette et Pianoforte, "Original Fantaisio" .. .. Baermann Messrs S. JACKSON and RALPH HOOD. 8. Song, "The Bellrlngor" .. Wallace Mr GAINOR. Interval of 12 Minutes. Part 11. 1. Organ Solo, Operatic Selections Mr ANGELO FORREST. 2. Song, "We Tars that O'er the Ocean Sail" Hatton MR GAINOR. 3. Duet, "I Heard a Voice" .. ..Glover Mrs REVITT and Miss TAPPER. 4. Pianoforte Solo—" Lurlino " .. Ascher Miss KETURAH CAMPBELL. 5. Song—"Come Into tho Garden, Maud" Balfo Mr T. BURNHAM (by request). 6. Operatic Duet—"Fairy Wand "..Wallace Miss STEPHENSON and MR GAINOR (by request). 7. Pianoforte Quartette — " Rakoezl Marsoh" Liszt Mr W. H. WEBB. ANGELO FORREST, RALPH HOOD, and Miss KETURAH CAMPBELL (by request). Reserved Seats, 2s 6d; Body of Hall and Gal lery, Is. Doors open at 7.30; commence at 8; Carriages at 10.15. (SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT. In consequence of the wet weather, which Srevented many from attending tho Grand pcratic Concert on Tuesday, the sth Inst., at Abbott's Opera House, and in response to a large number of requests. MR WEBB begs to state that MR R. WARWICK GAINOR hai deferred his return homo until Wednesday next the 27th inst., so that he may sing at tho Popular Concert at tho Choral Hall on MON DAY next, when ho will make his farewell appearance. Mr Gainor loaves by the s.s. Rlngarooma on Wednosday next. Tlfß ANGELO FORREST WILL GIVE A CC|OO,NN,CC|EE|RR,TT, CC' 00' NN i CCI EEI RR ' TT, AT THE NEWMARKET HALL, ON TUESDAY NEXT, FEB. 26. TUESDAY NEXT, FEB. 28. Admission — ONE SHILLING — Admission, Concert at eight o'clock punctually. l__n_a-.ee "' HE COLONIAL 'MUTUAL LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY (LIMITED). Chief Offices In New Zealand: High-street, Dunedin. DIRECTORS: Edwin J. Spencb (Dalgety and Co.), Chairman. W. J. M. Larnaoh, C.M.G., M.H.R, Hon. George McLean, M.L.C. Robert Stout. ALL PROFITS BELONG TO THE MEMBERS. Policies Unconditional, Unc_all_nqable, and Indefeasible. H. S. H. LYALL, Secretary. ' Gentlemen required to act as Travelling Agents. Liberal terms to capable men. FTIHE MUTUAL ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF VICTORIA (Limited). ! Offices Throughout the Australasian ; Colonies. FOR LIFE ASSURANCE, ENDOWMENTS. , AND ANNUITIES, AUCKLAND BRANCH. OFFICES—NATIONAL BANK BUILDINGS, WYNDHAM-STREET. Local Directors: R, C. Barstow, Esq., Chairman. D. B. Cruiokshank, Esq.. Hon. E. Mitcselson, M.H.R. BftUkera National Bank of New Zealand (Limited). A BRANCH of the above Society has been OPENED IN AUCKLAND, and business is now being conducted here. T. D. EDMONDS, Resident Secretary. -VTEW ZEALAND INSURANCE i_l COMPANY (FIRE AND MARINE). Capital £1,000,000. Paid-up and Reserve Funds ..£IOO,OOO. Protection from FERE or MARINE LOSB Can be Effected in this Company. CLAIMS MET WITH PROMPTITUDE AND LIBERALITY. JAMES BUTTLE, Manager. pOVBKNMENT LIFE INSURANCE. BJUBO-TIC-i PROVINCIAL BUILDINGS, Wellington. _H_ ONLY NEW SEALANT) LITE OIFIOI, OOV_RN_nCNT SEOURITY, MUTUAL INSURANCE, LOWEST PREMIUMS. the Ordinary Branch Offers an Insurance of £1,200 at the premium charged else whore for £1,000, equivalent to An Immediate Bonus of £200, In addition to Full Participation In Profits. WORKMAN'S INSURANCE Spoolally provided for In the ISDIISTBIAIi BBANOE Policies Issued from t& Upwards, wm. ar PARTICIPATION DT PROFITS."!* PREMIUMS PAYABLE WEEKLY. For which a Collector will call. SPECIAL TABLES FOR OBJLDREJr. Policies of £20 and Upwards, after Three Years, can be surrendered for Cash, or tor t Free Polloy. LIBERAL REOI7LATIONB. NOTE.—The Government not only brings In suranee within the reach of nearly every man woman, and child In the CQBMuuaity, but pro rides the description of policy and mode of pay _ent best suited to the requirements of each, ft V- *■'*<****— COMMISSION" . in i- I -.11 ..Hi rape-hangings, &c. T>APERHANGINGB. W. PHLLLIPPS * SON BAY- BEOEIV-D, EX LAM ARRIVALS, 185—P ACK AG B S-188 OONTAIinNO 65,000 ROLLS OF PAPERHANGINGS, CONSISTING OF New Patterns for Drawing, Dtolns, Bed-roomi, and Hall and Staircase, suitable for the Mansion or Cottage. BEAUTWUL DESIGNS, AND BEST VALUX EVER OFFERED IN PAPERHANGINGS, I 916-PACKAGES-916 ' SCRIMS AND HBSSIAH& \ W. FHILUPPB ft BOH, ■I _ 9T, QU_XS_T__R.



Amusements. ABBOTT'S OPERA HOUSE. Lessees and Directors: MESSRS WILLIAMSON, GARNER, AND MUSGROVE. Treasurer Mr H. Musmovo. Stage Manager Mr John Wallace. ROYAL fIOMIC APERA f!2?J_-5v OVAL -OMIC UPERA .OMPANY At a quarter to 8. Carriages at;»•__,_ TO- NIGHT I LAST TO-MORROW (Monday). I NIGHTS. I (Tuesday). Most Certainly • LAST TWO NIGHTS LAST TWO NIGHTS LAST TWO NIGHTS OF THE GREATEST TRIUMPH Ever Chronicled in the annals of Comic Opera. T A TITASCOTTE, JL_A IVIASCOTTE, (THE LUCKBRINGER). Extract from N.Z. "Horald" of Saturday last. "LA MASCOTTE, tho attraction of which suffers no abatement by repetition. Indeed, tho singing is now so good, the stago business so varied and brilliant, the jcux d'esprit so clevor, and the movement of the piece so rapid. thatJis an example of tho lighter operatic entertain ment, this is as nearly perfect as possible. . . Tho management is certainly entitled, to say that no such organisation of a dramatic and lyric entertainment has been seen in tho colony. Such an cntortainment contributes to the eleva tion of popular taste in respect of amusement. It deserves the largest measure of Bupport lor tho manner in which the management has kept faith with the public." LA M__SCOTTE CANNOT POSSIBLY BE REPEATED In Auckland AFTER TUESDAY NEXT, Scenery, Costumes, Armour, Weapons, &c., kc, of LA MASCOTTE having to be packed and shipped for other Towns in New Zealand. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 27, OLIVETTE. Musical Director—Mr W. H. Harrison. PRICES OF ADMISSION: Dress Circle and Or chestra Stalls .. Six Shillings Stalls Four Shillings Pit .. .. Two Shillings Box' Plan at Mr Lennox's, Stationer, Queen street. STALLS and PIT TICKETS can also bo pro cured at Abbott's Hotel, next door to tho Theatre, . . . ~, N.8.-Omnlbuscs for tho various suburbs will be in attendance every evening after tho Opera. O. NOBILI. Business Manager. ST. STE PH E N'S CHURCH, PONSONBY. THE SEVENTH ANNIVERSARY Of thlß Church will be celebrated by A FRUIT' SOIREE AFRUIT SOIREE ON TUESDAY, FEB. 26, AT THE PONSONBY HALL. PROGRAMME. Chairman's Address. Duet (instrumental) - -•■" Misses Culfan ard Edmibton. Glee-" The Fairest Flower" .. Choir. Address—Rev. M. McCallum. Song—" Dream Faces" .. Miss McMillan. Song—Bedouin Love Song .. Mr Taylor. Address—T. Peacock, Esq. Song—"l Do Not Love Thee" .. Miss Barton. Song—"Good Company" .. Mr Simpson. - Interval, Fiftbbn Minutes. Duet—lnstrumental..The Misses COSSAR. Trio—"La Carita".. Choir. Reading—" Electric Trip to London " Mr Barry. Song—Selected.. Mr Smythe. Chorus—" Ferry Maiden ". .Choir. Song—" Love, 1 Will Love Thee Ever " , Miss Culpan. Address—Rev. Alexander Reid. Duet—Selected Misses McMillan and Mackay. Chorus—" Good Night; Farewell".. Choir. Conductor—Mr J. G. Culpan. To Commence at SEVEN o'clock. TICKETS, is 6d EACH. /-V P' E R A HOUSE, THURSDAY, FRIDAY, AND SATURDAY, MARCH 20, 21, and 22. ' MATINEE ON SATURDAY AFTERNOON. GRAND PANORAMA OF THE WORLD!! And COLOSSAL MIRROR of NEW ZEALAND, SYDNEY, and MELBOURNE, With Views of the Melbourne and Sydnoy Ex hibition, Rotomahaua Lakes and Terraces, ZULU WAR, &c; also Views of tho EIGHT HOURS DEMONSTRATION. The Start and Procession on the March down Queen-street; tho Finish of the Races, includ ing'the KISS-IN-THE-RING, with a Young Man in the foreground in the very act of oscula tion. These Views will be magnified up to ISft,, bringing tho Figures out nearly to life size. TO BE GIVEN AWaY, TWO TICKETS IN GRAND ART UNION OF PANORAMA . To each Purchaser of Dress Circle Tickets, Ono Ticket to each purchaser of Stall Tickets. Also, will bo given away eaoh evening, ONE of Herbert H. Smith's ECLIPSE COTTAGE STOVES. To avoid tho crush at tho doors and the incon- 5 venience of giving the Art Union Tickets, persons can obtain tickets for the Entertain ment, with Art Union TWkets, at the Stationers, Tobacconiste, &c. .£_ To conclude eaoh evening with SPLENDID REAL WATERFALL! Produolng Water of Various Colours, i Exhibited In all the large halls of Melbourne and Sydney, Send for Circular. A VOCAL AND INSTRUMENTAL CONCERT Will be held In the At_en«um, in aid of tho Pupils' Library Newton East School, Upper Queen-street, On TUESDAY, February 26,18_. Doors open at 7.30; commence at 8 o'clock. Admission—ls: children. (3d. . J. C. WILKES See. for Committee THE Match between the Representatives Of the Wellington Thorndon Tennis Club and the Government House Archery and Lawn Tennis Club will take place on TUESDAY NEXT, 26th, weather permitting. The Ladles and Gentlemen's Tournament will be played on FRIDAY NEXT, 29th. Players aro requested to attend. APBRA CIGAR DIVAN. Gentlemen on leaving the Opera should step across to the Opera Cigar Divan, WelleSley streot, where they can enjoy a fragrant Cup of Coffee, with a Choice Cigar. Only th best brands kept ... '}',_'". P.S.—Every attention paid to visitors. MAY SUTHERLAND. Proprietress. UE E N'S THEATRE, TUAM-STREET, CHRISTCHUBCH, T O LE T. The above Theatre is now finished, and replete with every requisite and comfort; not to be equalled in the colonies. Has seating accommo dationif or 2,000, is centrally situated, and com mands ono of the most numerous populated environs of tho city. For Terms, Vacant Dates! and all particulars, apply to J. GARDNER, Manager, 4. Brighton Chambers. Cashel-Btreet, C_riste_n-c_. Lectures. "VfEW ZEALAND ART STUDENTS' ±1 ASSOCIATION. ; Artists and others desirous of becoming Men i - Ibers of the above, or of obtaining information concerning it, are Invited to attend the In augural Lecture of the Association, entitled "The Maoris—Who aro They?" which will bo delivered in the Choral Hall, Symonds-strect, on WEDNESDAY, February 27, at 8 p.m. Doors open at 7.80. IS. STUART. Hon. Secretary. Educational. HE REV. T. M. HUMPHREYS, 8.A., Cambridge, will receive a limited number- Daily Pupils and Boarders atßoseneath, Lower Remnera, from MONDAY, 3rd MARCH.-Full. particulars on application. PONSONBY ROAD-. Mrs and the Misses SHAYLE GEORGE beg to inform their Old B_iends and Pupils thnt they will Re-open their School on WEDivKy- DAY, the 30th instant. A sound and thorough English Education, with French. Music, Danc ing, and Needlework, will be offered on incite rate tewaa. MR W. H. WEBB, L.S.S.A., _c, ACADEMY OF MUSIC. OAK HOUSE, HOBSON-STREET (3 doors from Cook-streot), Teacher of Pianoforte. Organ, HarmoniumJ and Harmony. Terms on application. In Classes— RUDIMENTS OF MUSIO THEORY OF MUSIC HARMONY. There are separate Classes for Elementary and Advanced Students, conducted on the principles of the Royal Academy of Music, t Term of 12 Lessons—Ono Guinea. MR F. B. WOO D H AM, Teacher of the- PIANOFORTE AND HARMONIUM. Ad_ress.Care of Mr A. Kady, Auckland Muslo Warehouse. Queen-street. _-___i____________________________l