The Auckland Evening Star.

VOL. XXVI.—No. s,<_6y

AUCKLAND, N.Z., THURSDAY, JANUARY 29, 1885.

PRICE: ONE PENNY.



■hipping. '<.___.< i*---! TTNIOK STEAMSHIP . IBF^vLT^ U COMPANY OP NEW |f c^^a ZEALAND (LIMITED). || ' XIMK TABLE. — January. iVVABT PORTS (from Mannkau). gr^J I Xucs.. Fob. 3,10 turn. I S.loa.m. BOTOWJA I On arrival of mall. I - SSTiiaBOBNBrNAiJIKKA WELLINGTON, PORT OHAI.MHIK3 "lxx (from Auckland). nCTwlti I Friday, HO. noon I — StfSwn lThur 3 .,yob.s.noon I - —-~JTQR MKLBOUKNK (VIA Ml.urr). =■■ a w .^ f Friday, 80, noon I — FOX BYDNKY. " "FOB SUVA AND LKVUKA. /fc'iwATA I Mon., Feb. 0.5 P.m. I - -^-—- FOX RUSSICLL. jjiKAPOPm I Mon., Fob. 2. 5 p.m. I - 2=—"~FQlt PORT CIUUIEKS. f «W A._~- i *■■■--■>• ""■. """■• _____ -~3JCUKSIONTIOKETa-Durlng the months of January and February, Excursion Tiokete ihl ha Issued ftt Reduced Rates, available lor MnrnuntUSlßt March, 1885. ftuMimust bo booked and alongside TWO nmiRS boforo advertisod time of departure. Pumas Tiokots roust bo taken at the Com •Ws Office (Auckland Branoh). comer of Snfliin ana Customs-streets. ~~~jLjrjr /Tklent liwe. _£__SB-refflr Under contract with the New South Wales Govommen for Out conveyance of Mails. The following Steamships bolpngingto the •Want ci and the Paoiflo Co. will leave BTONKY and MBLBOUKNK on Uie ander montlflned datoaforLONDON, via ADELAIDE, nrmaOABGIA (at steamer's option). SUEZ:- Btottmer. From Sydney. Froni Melb'urne. {.mtA. Feb. 23 March 6 ..S__n»U»" MarchU March 20 P0T0M;....;... March 28 April S OkStl ..... AprilU AprUl7 "^■ An- fortnightly thereattor. . "Throngh fares to London, £22 to £75. ~_ PMsengnrs Booure special advantages oj ' hooktoz through from Now Zealand. Becpnd _jugnasse-gers by Oriont Bteamer aro provided , Mm afforded for bringing oat Friends and 1' Rolstlvea by pre-paymont of the passage-money * SPECIAL RETURN TICKETS, avaUablo for ' U BOhthe, are Issued at the following rates i t • First £k:oon — -• »• *• **H7 PABCmf^B^KKD T"HROUGH~to LON DON «t Reduced Rates. '*'BI^SN r STEArM«mMPANYOF ~ , NSW ZEALAND (LIMITED), ■ '■•• Agents in New Zealand. hA*£eT BAM x 0 LONDON JB Mb STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, .'.V' TOR IiONDON DIRSOT. b. ™«« Leave Leave , . Bteamer, Sydney. Melbourne. ■■",'>''.- t~im 1885: Isbob ■ Via Colombo Feb. 6 Feb. 12 Run „ Feb. 20 Feb. 26 Bhaknon ~ Mar. 6 March 13 PAMtAMATTA ~ Mar. 20 March 26 " And thenceforward every alternate week. Passengers and cargo booked to London, Max- KfllM.: Italy, Kgypt, India, China, and Japan it moderate rates. Eetnro Tioketa issued both to first and second class passengers at especially low rates. Cheap reserved accommodation can be obtained in this Company's vessels. Passengers booking at Auckland sooure ipocial adrantagos. For all particulars apply to ) CRUIUKSHANK&CO., 18. Qaeon-atrect, Auckland. Agents. (K_ "VTOKTHEKN STEAM tefj^ XI SHIP CO. (LIMITED). |S>,^S\ ' TIMB TABLK.-JANUABT. K^^M (Weather ana other Circum- I fT^^iJS* stac cob Permitting). ll'''■'■ FROM QUEKN-3TREET jlf. ' WHARF. TBI QCICKKHT, OHEATBBT, AND BAfIISST i rout;e. Icmltto oan avoid tha todious and rough iwrland Journey by taking paßsage in the Northern Steamship Company.'s new and fast ItMmars Clansman and Wellington, which taTeAuokland alternately every Monday and Ttaraday.at 7 p.m., arriying at Tauranga at 6 o'clock on the following morning, when a Coach under mail contract leaves immediately aftei breakfaat for the Hot Lakes, passing through WJmr Stewart SetUement, arriving at rjUiennifra it two p.m. same day. IO^TADRANSA AND~BAY OF PLENTY /■j . ~ poRTa smiont. | path or baiuno. Olwsman , I Thursday, 29,8 p.m. Wellington | Monday, Fob. 2, 7 p.m. 1 Connects at Tauranga for OpotUd Bbtflh t and Bay of Plenty Poita every ■■ ■».,. I Tuesday. : FOB RPBBKIA, WnANOABOA. AND MOWOOHtnI ChnlMMi 1 Monday, Feb. 2. 7 p.m. ~" fO^QEKAT BAJUtIKR. TRYI'HKNA. POUT FITZ ■ ' BOY. XHD WHANOAPABAPAHA. Bltolj; I Kvery Paturday, 8 a.m. Km WHANaAKKi, Whanoarei Heads, ahd • /': MAWBArAI. MlfltWgOT I Kvery Tnesday, 8 p.m. FOaWHAHQARKJ, WHAXQAREI HEADS, AHD ■ ■' " .■- Parpa Bay. M«Wegor_[Every Fildny, 6jun : :■■ yOHKKKOTTRYBAYANPTAIRUA. Slenelg I Every Monday and Thursday, 7 y? ;■. ■ . I pan. _____ fm Whahbarei and Whanoarei Heads Ktoylng passengers and cargo for waipu). _ACqaoh meats the steamor on arrival to con- WypiUßfliigeni to Waian. , fiMJJttgor I Friday, SO, 6 p.m. Wggnaan | Friday, 30,8 p.m. . hFfbom whangakhi to auokland ■'£;'!■■' grom Railway Wharf.) WMltngton | Saturday, at. i p.m. !__-'»«■'■• TBOii MANUKAU. _3B_WAITARA AND NEW PLYMOUTH. and Argyle as per advertisementa. __. ' FORHOKIANGA. _V Btoamer fortnightly (as per advertisement). Uvrm must be booked and alongside tho SerthA iP' m- plompt# Nono wUI b0 reoeived Pmjsko Tlok'ets must be taken at tho Com- Way«Offlce, 87, Qneen-street. Auckland. BXOURSION TICKETS. - During the nmths ot January and February samo will be «y.w,at Reduced Rates, available for Return «rtUMrtefMaroh,lßßs. • Clansman for Waiwera «5J "'today, at 2 p.m., returning every Moaday, 7 a.m. V____f^- TTtOR HOKIANGA.— ■_^_3£_i Jj Tho now 8.8. GAIRLOCU ___HKa^_will leave Queen-street Wharf abovo on TUESDAY, Fob. ';_, . ■ 3, at flvo p.m., taking cargo AooklMd ara"""NorthCrn steanl!lhip Co" __j__^_f Stß. WAITAKI, H^KiU tons register 120 h.p., will _U*OD^be dospatchoa to ■■"r_?JgARBa;. WHANGAKKI HEADS, ■ MANOAWAI. AND PARUA BAY, >" nrnrt. as follows:— g:, TIME TABLE FOR JANUARY. ■• • i, \, Vtom Auckland: ffi^ ■ Friday, 30th, 8 p.m. jSS°Slod at Kamo Coal Dop6t'IlaUwa7 bL= C, H m^ *h° Stoamjr ntWhanssarel iKfl^rnns to Walira. BavTHT WhanS»rel, Mangnpnl, (vna Parua XL1 oa'oon, lpo; Roturn, ISa. Steurago, 6s; wSSwHfe Whanßß'rel Heads i Saloon, 7s 0d | Tickets' must bf jotainod uitnebfllca. which v^T 1"! alter tho boat loaves, ) ..'; "A-1: KAMO CO__lKß\ COMPANY fc^'Ui. 1 Jb<4st~ QTEAM TO THAMES, _W_gß-B _P Connoctlng with River «BoH_Mn£Steamers for STIRLING woRTH.OHINEMURLWAI- nS&Sg®^ GRANT *£ B^MAHAnS P.i BKNTBRPRIS_ No. 1m- ■■ '. AKD ANNK MILBANK. M^— FROM AUCKLAND. Brn; I Optoma- J Enter- I Anne ■fc-—-J-Jlana- I P«se. Milbank. KEfrtrT »H~-—P-IgPM TIIAMES": KH " ' Rownia- I Enter- I Anne ■RiaS"^ '-ffl!s^_ __inse. I R^Mttl^/f el,T6d for Kowmabona within ■RS3"S?«P< time of leaving. ■^v^ikw'o^^/^'o ißsued from January ■ ' *aWm i liU F°bruary 2.1855 (inclusive) : ■ Pwce^ca)" 1'"^811 Shillings and. Six m GEO. FItASKB, Agent,



<3»miTE NEW ZEA *%r'lsf 7.fi LAND SHIPPING COM f* Jirei PANY' 3 ROYAIj MAIL Mill}* 11*1?! LINK OF STEAMERS MS ML—■-* (undor Contract with the IJjt-"" I***^ New Zealand Government) Will bo despatched with Her Mnjcsty'B Maila (in under for LONDON, Via Itlo do Janeiro and Mndolra:— Steamers. Tons.j u £ o a r r \°J c> Date. "' Wss. Aouanoi 4,103 Lyttolton Fob. 14 Uimutaka i.T.iO - March 11 KtJAPKHU ._ 1.183 _, April 9 Kaikoura 1,750 - May 7 TONOAHIBQ ...-- i,lli:i ■■ Juno And thenceforward every fourth Thursday. Tho abnvo aro all now stoaniers, built specially for the trado, and commanded by men of great oxporlbnco. Tho length of tho passago by tho Company's steamers averages undor 10 days. Pasaago money: Saloon, from 60 guinoas upwards; socona mi., «« „..■_„„„, ainnrntro from 18 guineas. For f roightior passage apply to THK HEAD OFFICES, CHRISTCRURCH, Or to tko Branches and Agents of the Company throughout tho Colony. jtj- _ \\rAJUKU AND ONB .^gteffifa Yt hunga steam jjflPj«ffls||ft<*NAVlQATK)N 00. (Limitbo). TIMK TABLE.-S.S. MANDKAU. Leavo Onohunsra.: loave Walnkn I Januaby, 1885. 80—Friday, 6 p.m. — — 31—Saturday, 10.30 a.m. Fburuary, 18S5. 3—Monday, 7.30 a.m. 3 -Monday, noon 4—Wed., 9 a.m. I—Wed,, 1.30 p.m. 6-Thnrsday, 9.30 n.m. 5-Thuraday, 2 p.m. 6—Friday(forManukau _ Heads), 8 a.m. 7—Saturday, 11 a.m. 7—Saturday, 3.30 p.m. 9—Monday, 1.30 p.m. — 10-Tuo9day, 3 p.m. 10—Tuesday. 6.30 a.m. 11—Wed., 1 p.m. 11—Wed., 7.30 n.m. — 12—Thursday, 8.30 a.m, 13—Friday, 5 p.m. — — 11—Saturday. 10 a.m. 16—Monday, 7 a.m. 10—Monday, 11.30 a.m. 18—Wed., 8 a.m. 18—Wed., 12.30 p.ra. 19—Thursday, 8.30 a.m. 19—Thursday, 1 pm. 20-FTiday(focManukan _ Heada), 8 a.m. 21—Saturday, 9,30 a.m. 21—Saturday, 2 p.m. 23-Monday, 11.30 a.m. 2 J—Monday, Ipm. 24—Tuoiday, 1 p.m. — 25-Wed., 3 p.m. 25-Wed.. 7 a.m. — 26—Thursday, 8 n.m. 27—Friday, 5 p.m. — — 28—Saturday, 10 a.m. All freights payable bofore delivery of goods. J. BARB BROWN, Managing Director. J^g^f Q S. COROMANDEL. I^SiilliwwF' THOMAa SCOTT> M^B™B TIMK TABLK. Leaves Auckland I liaavea Coromond el I January. January. Friday, 30, 2 p.m. — — Saturday, 31, 7 p.m. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Not responsible In shipping, carrying, or dls charging lire a took. No cargo reoelvod without shipping note, and within half an hoar of advertised time of de oarture. All Paroela must bs prepaid on board. Roturn Tickots, 10s each, from Wednesday, 28th, to Friday, SOth. A R. H. HWTNDTiICY. Ifanmwf. *j- ~ nVTORTHERN RIVER >_P___f_r J-l STEAM NAVIGATION CO, (Limited), TIMB- On and after FRIDAY next, the Ist August. 1884, i 8.8. DURHAM Leaves Helensvlllo for Walroa, Mondays and fridaya, on arrival of train leaving Auckland at 7,15 a.m. Returning from Dargavillp at 5 a.m. Tuesdays and Saturdays. Loavos Helons ville for Port Albort every Tuesday nißht, on arrival of train leaving Auckland at 4.30 p.m., returning from Port Albert on Thursdays, S.a MINNIE CASEY Loaves HeSensvllle for Otamatea via Point 3urtis evory Monday night, on arrival of train leaving Auckland at 1.30 p.m., returning from Otamatea every Wednesday. Leaves Holons -ille for Walroa after arrival of train leaving Auckland at 1.30 P.m. on Wednesday, returning on Friday from Dargaville. Weather and other circumstances permitting. WILLIAM LODDKR. Manager. T j-^ CJ S. VIVID. SMiBA^ AUCKLAND, RIVERHEAD <B| W AND WADE. January. From Auckland. From Rlverhead, Monday .. 0 a.m. &1 p.m. 8 a.m. Tuesday .. Ip.m. 8 a.m. Friday .. 6 a.m. & Ip.m. 8 a.m. Saturday .. 1.30 p.m. 8 a.m. & 4 p.m. Wednesday, 28th-To Wado, 12 noon. From Wade, 6 p.m. Thursday, 29th-Excursion, 9 a.m. Towing done. A. MARSHALL, on board._ x^r^ •pASSBNGERS' LINE 1- OFPACKKTBTONEW Owned by THK SHAW, BAVILL fc ALBION SHIPPING CO. (Limited), 31, Leadenhall-streot, London. The above line of ships are regular t""*6,* *° all the principal porta In New Zealand. They ar« clipper shipß, classed Al at Lloyd^. and commanded by experienced matters. The bin of fore is most substantial, and of the best quality, and the accommodation xoomy and Tho undersigned are empowered to grant passiigos from London to New Zealand, pay nont for which have been guaranteed in the oolony. Return ships to London alao leave at almost regular intervals. !TaUparU^™on T a^ica^o»U, ARTHUK HEATHER, VAgentß. CRUICKBHANK & C 0. .) , a. y£ mHE NEW ZEALAND ± SHIPPING COMPANY'S "^^^^^mf FOR LONoo^* DIRECT. The Al clipper barque LAIRA (LIMITED), Agents. * r-CJ X. H E LIE R S da&Sfc&/t TIME TABLE. HEm W±^r* P-S" tongariuo. MONDAY, TUESDAY, THURSDAY, AND Leave St. Heller's: Leave Auokland: 9 a.m. 11a.m. WEDNESDAYS AND SATU&DAYS. 9 a.m. " P-m< 6 p.m. «P'm- Return Fare, Is: Children. 6d. Trespassers In the orohard will be prosecuted. WI L LIA M S'S; Patent Mixture for Corns, Piles. Fistula, Sprains, eta, is an unfailing remedy, testified to by many trust worthy persons. Price, 2s6dporbottle.-H.G. Williams, at Mr Kennerley's, Hobson-Btreet, Auokland. - M?, MILNER STEPHEN will receive Pationts at his New Consultation Rooms. Somorvillo'a Buildings. VotOAK LANE, after Now Year's Day from 10 till 5 o clock. £9-t £\ TO £ 500(lowest rates) Advanced ■Xj \\j on Freeholds. Trade and other Bills nCKOtiatcd.-T. B Hannaford, Monetary A-pnnt, jjuegnjtrget (Telephone 273). 1* f" i\ft TO LEND on first mortgage 7&O\j" of a good freehold. - F. G. Ewington. Estate Agent, Coorabes'B Arcade. A FACT—The Largest Varieiy of Men's and Boys' Hate in Auckland from Is each; satisfaction guaranteed; at iornandezs, Newton. tit p. O G I L V I* E, DRAPER, MILLINER, HOSIER, GLOVER, &c. &C. &c. All Goods marked in plain figures, at lowest possible profit. VICTORIA HOUSE, VICTORIA STREET EAST. ATTERNS OF OUR 50s suixa, with full directions for self-moasnrement, Gruyatreet. , BOYS AND GIRLS.-Put your ?» v»nfß in the Savings Bank and save stil I mmc this year by buyintr Rood Boots at the Economy Boot Shop'?. Grey and Victoria streets. OMPARE OUR PRICES vVTTH those of any othor Tailor in Auckland . you wiU then ccc the benont of paying Ready Money—WOOLLAMS, Ready-money Tailor, Sydenham Hotel, foot of Greyutreet.



Land and Estate Agents. W. L. M ITCHELL ' LAND AND ESTATE AGENT, Coombes's Arcade, Quukn-strkki. Bankers—National Hank of Now Zealand. Tolcphono Exchango, No. 199. Itcnts and Interest Collected in town find country. Monoy Invested for Capitalists on first-class, securities without charge. Mortgages and Loans negotiated. Partnerships arranged. Kstntos Mnnagcd for Abscntocs and othora. Tenants guaranteed to landlords. Houses To Let and l'rojiertios For Salo or Lease p'accd on niy Hooks Free of Charge Insurances elTeelod at Lowest Kates, and ConlUluntial Agencies undertaken. BUILDING ALLOTMENTS FOR SALE. CITY—A Grand Freehold, stluuto in Customs street West, near the junction of Vlctorla-st. A doublo frontage; an oxoellont aito for fac tory. Only £750, and easy torms. CHEAP ALLOTMENTS. Sussox streot, noar to Upper Pitt-street, £.1 per foot. COMMERCIAL ROAl)-33 x 100. VIOTOKIA AViCN UK-Grand Cornor, also Hood Allotments. £3 per foot. KINGSLAND-Choap Allotmont. only £35. MOUNT KDEN, main road-Uood Bußinosa Stand, £7. VIEW ROAD-£3 per foot, VICTORIA AVEN UK, Mount Kden-Kxcellont Villa Sito £3. MARINE PARADE, Ponsonby—£3 per foot. mmMf^e'Affite. „ - ,«. m Dor WKLLINGTON-ST.-Allotmont, £8 por foot. PONSONBY KOAD-fill porfoot. KINGSLAND, main road-AHotmont, £3 per foot. MOUNT ROSKlLL—Allotmont on main road, very cheap, at 55a. KARA.NOAHAPK ROAD-A Grand Sito for Business. £50 per foot. PKOSPEOT-STREET-328 Od por foot WELLKSLEYSTREET, noar to Hobson-stroot —A Krand investment, 48 foot frontage, with Buildings; £30 por foot. GENTLEMAN'S VILLA--Dollghtfully situated, near Railway Station; throe miles from town. The grounds axe tiistofnlly laid out. and comprise nearly Two Acres of Choice VolcanioLand. Prico, £1,100. SUBURBAN VILLA, with over Throo Acres— A grand north east import, well ahelteiud. With few exceptions, this la a Proporty not to bo equalled for situation, and It has tho ad vaatago of a eplondid oroek of beautiful dear wator, puro as crystal, and roomy enough for bathing facilities i £100 cash, tho balance as agreed. WOOD-STREET, Ponsonby—First-olaes rcsl denco; a good cornor Bite with unintoruptod viow of tho harbour. Ono of she boat proper ties in tho district. Price, £900, with oasy terras. PONSONBY ROAD-An exceptionally Grand Cornor Sito. £20 per foot WOOD-STREET, Ponsonby - Choice Villa Residence, large rooms, and very lofty; con crete walks, and splendid marine view. £850, with easy tornis. BIRKENHEAD-2i Acres, at £50 por aero. £50 cash. Balanco cm oaey terms. RAGLAN, Government Township—A Good Section. Very choap. CHEAP COTTAGES FOR WORKING MEN. Stanley-street ..£3OO Commercial Road £280 Homo-street .. £250 Klngsland.. .. £110 Kingsland.. .. £250 Sussex-street .. £350 Very oasy terms for either of the above, on do ferred payment system.can bo arranged. HKPBURN-STREET (City) - Freehold Resi dence and Grounds, with overy convenience for a family. £50 cash; the balanco as agreed. KARANGAHAPE KOAD-Ono of the fore most properties in this rapidly advancing thoroughfare near the roaidenoe of Dr. Richardson, having a frontage of SS foot, with very comfortable rcßidonoe of 9 rooma. Price, £1.150. BEREsFuRD-STREET-Clty Freehold with Dwelling-house of 7 rooma. Only £600. NEW LYNN-Vory ohoap Cottages. Kaßy terms. NEW LYNN, near Railway Station—lo acres well-sheltered land. jußt tho thing for a working man; good for Mnrket Garden and Orchard. Price. £12 por aoro. LUCAS'S CREEK-500 Acres Valuablo Timber Land, containing over 500,000 feot of Kauri, suitablo as baulk timber, which can bo easily got out A large quantity available for Shingles, Palinga. Posts, &c. Tho Block con tains at least 100,000 feet of Rickers, valuablo for small spara. which can bo oasily got into Auckland harbour within two days, oosidos which thore arc fully 10,000 tons of Firowood. There is monoy in this property, and it is dirt cheap to a man who understands how to work it. ... IMPROVED FARM—I7S Acres; good Houao aud Outbuildings; 10 acres fenced and ploughed; 2 acres Orchard in full bearing, within half a nulo of Railway Station. £5 per acre. . , MAN UJIKWA.—I3O Acres, tho best part of tho block known as Hunter's Bush, with some valuablo puriri and a running sircam of fresh wator. £li per aero. KYBER PASS.—Good Shop and Reaidonco. Cheap* FARM, MAHURANGI.-352 Acroß. with 100 Acres in Grass, and good Dwelling of 10 Rooms. To bo Leased, on easy tornia. W. L. MITCHELL, LAND AND ESTATE AGENT, COOMBSS'g ARCADE, QUEEN-3TREKT. p TT Q'SMOND, LAND AND*MONKTARY AGENT, 116, QUEBN-BTRBKT (Adjoining B. Tonka and Co.'b). TELEPHONE N 0...185. Bankers i National Bank of Now Zealand (Limited). Mortgages and Loans Negotiated. Rents and Intorosts Collootod, Money Invested on Kirst-olaßsßoourltioa with- But charge. Kstatos managed for abiiontcoa. Valuations and Arbitrations undertaken. Kativo Land airairs specially nndorgtooa. "ouses to Lot and Proportioß for Salo placed on my list f roe of oharge. Evory description of landed proporty bought '"Large stuna to lend on flrst-olasa aoourltlea. piTT pBOPBBTIBB, BTOREB.—Several large ones In commanding Dosltions; every Information on appUoatlon, BTORE ANDi COMFORTABLE HOUSE In a first-class leading position: both water and »M laid In; a fine opening for nomoono. AS^TffiTtTORTL^MTREET-Large frontage and very deep; splendid business 6lto. Sites of this description (double front age) aro very hard to obtain anywhere oloee to Queen-street Thlßßlte should at onoe com mand the attention of persons requiring a grand position so near the Post-office. BROWN-STREET, PONSONBY-A Capital and very oonvenlont Six-roomed House almost now; nlco allotmont; pretty view. Price. fi42fi, with terms to suit PONSONBY— Very pretty Seven-roomed VUIa Residence (new); gas and water; every con- NEWTON; sradfeTRKKT BIDE-Very Comfortable Eight-roomed House Oust the rort of house there is so much inquiry for at present), close to Queen-street; gaß and water; largo allotment; nice view, and sfceapiwao.^ XT CONVENIENTLY-SITUATED 8-ROOMED HOUSE, Viotoria Avenue; rent, 14a per BKVKRAT.I COMFORTABLE AND PLEA SANTLY-SITUATED HOUSES at lowrenta to good tenants. OUBURBAN pBOPERT KB. iJJIO-VERY COMFORTABLE BROOMED COTTAGE, oonvenlont distance (rom town; Mount Eden district; every oonvenlonce. and nioo aUotment: easy terms of payment NORTH SHORE-Two nrst-olass AUotmento, commanding a very pretty view, in rapidly rising looallty, olose to the wharf. AS IBs per fIBNMTOR AN S-ROOMED HOUSE, and good allotmont, situated near Mr Morley's Store an the Great North Road. A ohanoe aeldom met MOTOT EDEN. VIEW KOAD-One of the ProtMeßt Houses in the district, built on an allotment 50 x 250, commanding a, pleasant view; garden tastefully laid out, built and finished in a very superior manner; should be taspectod to be appreciated; contains five rooms, exclusive of cupboards and pantries. Price ow and terms easy. T^OR^^'rap/luso to suit will be built on deferred paymont Bystem, II SEVERAL 3 TO 7-ACRE SECTIONS. Bultable for Market Gardens: good soil; conyoniont to town; good road frontage, 3J miles from J& SS'ShTwAffAT SITES to »< tfENTLEMAN'S RESIDENCE to be obtataed neaTASokland; the sizeotthe site MOraT^^ffl^Tey'-Roadt-A good SEomed loMe^aLargefcomer Allotment i Q% ADSTONE JJSTATE. l«s PEP FOOT AND UPWARDS.-AU the UnsoW Portions of that most conveniently Bituated property known as the Gladstone Est l te. Thisßstato, situated so close » town, and from any portion of which the views are unsurpassed, ft now Subdivided into Large Allotments. These allotments are not S3 x 99, but have large frontazes and atilllarger depth. The prices are suoh that almost any person may obtain their own freehold at a nominal cost Should terms be any inducement, the ownor is prepared to accept a third cash, the balanoe to remain for 3 or 5 yeara at 6 per cent. Der annnm. The inducements which this pro certy offers to any persona requiring a nioe Residence Site or a Splendid Investment are manifold. Fancy being able.to purchase a Grand Allotment olose to town for 10s per toot Soil eemi-volcanio. views unrivalled; within 5 minutes1 walk of a railway station, £ams to pass in the immediate viehuty, "buses nmiHta,ntly; ohurch and soliool convenient; STand water mains within 100 feet of the pro certy • pS^ffloe and telephone within a lfttle BatMoeTno clearing reauired. Plans and S^ot lnrormation mar be obtained at the offloe o( the nndenlgneo



Business Notices. "CURE. ~ FIRE. FIRE. NEW ZEALAND TIMBER COMPANY (LlMlTKI)). Tho abovo Company, in thanking Customers for paat support, which was boyond all oxpoota tion, boR to notify that a full oquipment of Ma ohinory, with all tho latest improvements, has boon imported nt great cost from nil parta of New Zealand and Australia, and is now work ing night and day. Tho Company is thorcforo in a position to supply all Ordora for Tlmbor, Sasheß, Doors, and Manufactured Goods from tho NEW WORKS, nrar Freeman's Bay, at tho shortest notice and Lowest Hates. As some of our Customers may be undor tho impression that our Stock of Dry Timber is burnt, wo avail ourselves of this opportunity to Inform thorn that our Timbor being soasonod at our Country Mills and Frooman'a Bay allot ments, none of tho Manufacturing Timber has been destroyod, and of which we now hold tho Largost Stook in tho Colony. Being determined that tho Supplies of Ma terial shall bo maintained as hitherto, our Mills " *"--■™nri'o Hop. TinvonDort. and w~>* o»«*ot will be running nigh and dayfc, F. JAGGKR, Manager. QUPBRIOB CORRUGATKD TANK& J. L. KEAN ~> Hu tor Bale a Dumber of the nboTo, with Taps, ready for Me, price SGs, »t his Shop, Wellesler- Street East (nest door to Crowthar'i Stables). Largo Quantities of Spouting, Ridging, an 4 Down Pipes always in Stock. Verandah Eras) cured at the shortest netlo*. Country ardea wjH always receive his prompt ttUatlon. Lmm yuhw always en hana- Ilk: . m V\ Jj HOBSON'STBEBV 11 CASH AND DEFERRED PATMBNI TAILORS, DRAPERS. MILLINERS, MANTLE AND H&BIT-MAKKR8. HOBSON-STREH, We respectfully rarlte attention to our Law Stook of NOVELTIES for the present Season. Our Great Variety and Choice of the Bes Fabrics, with the Skill and Talent we now em ploy, and the groat success of our efforts to pro luce Superior Garments, Parfoot in Fit; and Unexcolled In Cut and Style, sires na ererf aonfldenoa In respectfully soliciting the (avow of a visit. -■ ■ -111 Tweeds thoroughly shrank before being made np, and Fit and Workmanship Guaranteed. Tho Deferred Payment System hu beei ou*d to be a great boon, by enabling thOM with limited Incomes to procure neoessariet li be easiest possible way. ALL GOODS ARK MARKED IN PLAIN FIGURES. Cash Customers receive 6 per cent Discount one shilling in the pound aterllng) on all parooll ( 39a and upwards. INSPECTION INVITKD ■RAHOABS PABB CHI DOOB. npO TRAVELLERS. PRESENTS FOR HOME. Very handsomo Inlaid Tablo Tops, Cabinots, and Walking Sticks, mucks from tho pick of Now Zealand b beautiful woods, nt very reason ablo prices. Carofully paokod for shtpmont. W. NORRIK, Top of Shortland-strect. ly/T ALLINDIKE & CO., RUTLAND-STREET, AUCKLAND, WHOLESALE FURNITURE MANUFACTURERS, Beg to inform Merchants, Shippers. Furniture Dealers, and tho Trade that, having erected Machlnory of ttio most nlodern description and labour-saving appliances, thoy are now prepared to MANUFACTURE ALL KINDS OF FURNITURE IN ANY QUANTITY, And on the shortest notice. WOnKMAN-gHIP AMP MATERIAL GUARANTEED B LIINS TILLS TIM BB » ooMPAinr. First. Medium, and Seoonddass Building 'nowW, Lining, and oUiot Dressed TUnbot. QOLOKIjSS^ANKIBUniDmQI. MONEY FOR INVESTMENT. <*O6AA-Tha undersigned have d6/4Ovv tho abovo amount 'for lm mod In to invoßtmont, and are prepared to re ceive securities for sums of £200 and upwards, at current rates of interest. MALCOLMBON & DE LACY, Tho New Zealand House. Land, and Estato Agenoy, Hlgh-stroot. January 17.1885. - FO R SAL X, At LOWEST Market Kates i Rosin, Pitch, and.Tar „,, Keroßone, Paint, and Olive Oils Champion's, Scott's, and Storer'i Genuine Whits Lead, in wood Muntz Metal and Noils Large Stook of. Oanyas, various brand! Wire Rope, from ij inch to Jinoh Bolt Rope, Hemp, and Manilla Rope, all PatentWlndlass (wood), Frills,andFaJb. Anchors, from 10 owt. to 10 lbs. Chains, from I inoh to 1 Inch. Coliea and Fish Oik D. B. MoKBKZII, jKmauftmsjg, ~ THE UNION STEAM SAW, MOULD ING, BASE, AND DOOR COMPANY (LIMITED), WBOLBSAU DEALKB3 W TIMBER, DOORS, SASHES, AND TDRNEEY. inPPHES IN WHOLES ALB LOW, From Bush Mills, by dlreot deliverr. at any Publlo Wharf In Auckland. BUILDING MATERIAL IN EVERY FORM, including MOULDINGS. And from Mechanics' Bay Yard and Factory TIMBER, MOULDINGS, "DOORS, SASHES, SPECIAL JOINERY, FRETWORK, AND TURNERY.. IMPORT ASH «O BUILDERS, OONTBAOIOBB, CABINETMAKERS, AND JOIHBBS, A SPECIALLY SELECTED STOCK OV JOINERS.' TIMBER, From the Company's Talma Mill, thoroughly seasoned and ready fer working np, is always kept In Stook at-Mechanios' Bay Yard, and oan be scoured In Lots to snit Customers' requirements. : ■ T AIRU A' TIM BUR Is well known as the BEST JOINERS' TIMBER in thb MARKET STORAGE ACCOMMODATION Afforded BY arbanoement In MECBAmcw' Bat Yakd. SORTING-UP ORDERS Executed from Mechanics' Bat Yard with out delay. . QUOTATIONS AND PATTERN BOOKS On application at .-.-.'■ USOBAtUCa' BAY OB OUSTOKS-STKZKT.



/GROUND LIMB. GROUND LIMB FOR SALE' SOUTHGATE 3 MAHURANGI HYDRAULIC GROUND In any quantity, for Conoroto Paths, Floors Collars, &o. (next to stone flagging is un rivalled for durability and hard-Betting qualities). For tanks and other wet work it is a first-class material. B. KBANE, SOLE AGENT, CUSTOMS-STRKET -lyrEW MUSIC. THE TENAKOifi GALOP. TIIE TENAKOE GALOP (Socond Edition Just Publiahefl). ALL THE KAOE ! ALL TIIE RAGE ! THE TENAKOE GALOP May bo had of allßookßollers and Muslo Waro houses throughout Now Zealand. T I S I> A L E, • COAL AND FntEWOOD DEALER, At Yard, Karangahapo Road, or Ship's Side. Posts and Rails, Houso Blocks, and Shlnglos on Sale. "VTOTICE OF REMOVAL. MESSRS. E. MITCHELSON & Co., KAURI GUM, GRAIN, and PRODUCE MERCHANTS, beg to notify that they havo Removed to moro Commodious Promlsos, situated in Little Queen streot, opposito tho Warehouses of Mr A. 11. Nathan and Mr A. Heather, Merchants. Auckland 17th January, 1885. HAVING disposed of my coach business at North Shoro, I havo a few very Superior Horses left for Sale.—Apply to F. J. Quick. Dovonport, North Shore. CHEEK BROS. HAVE JUST OPENED UP, EX KAIKOURA- Paintkrs' Bhcshks of every description Dandy and Body Buusbes Bi'OKB and Watbh BRUSHES Italian Whisks Tuiinbky Kkversiui.h Mats Tinware, Kitchen Requisites Enolibh and American Novelties FIIKUWOOD'S LU6TRAL WIREWOUK GovshNMKNT Disinfectant Clotheb Baskets (all sifces) Fly Cheat Meat Sa»bs (sole agents for New Zealand) I Bufk Leather Kniff-SHAUpeners and CL-ANBRS, CHEEK BROS.1 BRUSH WAREHOUSE, NEWTON. /OPENING ANNOUNCEMENT. A. B. THOMPSON (Late of Londonderry) Bogs to Intimate to his friends and tho pubUo that ho will COMMENCE BUSINESS ON JANUARY 21, AS JANUARY 21, TEA BLENDER, GROCER, AND PROVISION MERCHANT. TEA A SPECIALTY, My Stock ot Oil, Italian, and French Goods Is Large, Well-bought, and will bo sold for Half tho Usual Profit. A TRIAL SOLICITED. Note the Address— A. B. THOMPSON, FOOT OF GUEY-STREET (throo doors below Cook-streot)._ _ if D~W~_7k D ~B_ftTL_Y, AROHTUiOT, •vinnnnnv'n nrnr-niNan. qit__n-ikr__s. GO T~C) B A^ T H to ROTH'S PUBLIC HOT, COLD, AND SHOWER BATHS, Victoria - stueet East. Charge-ONB SHILLING. Open all weok dayi from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m., and SUNDAY MORN INGS from 6 till 10 a.m. The Bath-rooms are all private, and supplied with every conven ience, Turkißh towels, flesh and hair brashes, combs, respirators, soaps, &o. Scleot Bath rooms (private) for Ladles every day. at all hours, with female attendance, One Shilling and 81xponco. Ploase note tho address—Viotoria •troot East, above tho Greyhound Hotel, and next the Cheap Bedding and Furniture Mart Auckland V.B.—Barber In »Unnrfaßc». ■VrTARNOCK BRO TH B R.S, BOAP AND CANDLE MANUFACTURERS. COX'S CREEK, RICHMOND. Ornn DURHAM-STRKKT, AUCKLAND. Cash Purchasers of {Tallow, Wool. Bheepsklns. and Bones. MR W. A. DUGLEBY, M.R.1.8.A., ARCIin'ECT, &o. Oikiokb: No. 7, Exobange chambers, Queen ' atrooi. JH O W D B N, • QUEEN-STREET. PIANOS. PIANOS. VIOLINS. &>O. ANOTHER SHIPMENT OF HAAKR'S, MIGNON'S, AND RAPOLDI. J, H. considers the Haake to be the best German Piano manufactured: the Mionon the neatest and beat finished; and the Rapoixii for appoaranoe, tone, aad durability, the cheapest Piano over offered in this market. A few flrst-olass Violins and a good Second hand Pia^B, and two Church Pedal and Pipe Organs, for sale. / Thos. J« Harbutt, / \ Mahottaoturkb o» CORN BROOMS, Bigiffi» IRAD.JKAPAI}MARg. TELEPHONE N 0...288. ' mo PLUMBERS AND THE PUBLIC. Wo having Imported a large Pipe Cutting and Screwing Machine are prepared to outorscrew all sizes of pipe up to 3-inch on the most reason able terms. PAUL AND sCHENK, Licensed Plumbers, Albert-street. pLEANLINESS ! XpCONOMY !! XTEALTH !! 1 SECURED BY THE USE OF THE NEW DRY CLOSET SYSTEM (ROBERTS'S PATENT PROCESS). AGENTS FoR AUCKLAND: Messrs E. Porter and Co,, Ironmongers, Queen-street. ON SALE, Ground Mortar (delivered in town or BUburba), 200 casks Portland Cement, Plaster of Paris, Fireclay (by ton or lb), Fire Bricks, &c—B. Jenklnson, Builder. Lome street PATTERSON, late Belcher's Livery and Bait Stablea, corner Upper Queen-street and Karangahape Road. Saddle Horses and Buggies for Hire. Charges moderate. 6" 5 s I. h ii An ACRE of LAND (corner Allotment), securely fenced, with a General Store and DwelUne-houße. 7 rooms; also, Stable and Warehouse erected thereon, known as the Pukekura Poßt-offlce, and capable of doing a eood trade. Present owner and occupier leaving for England. Terms easy. Apply to THOMAS MORRI3, Cambridge Wiest, Waikato. HE MAGIC CLEANSER.—Everybody should try this wonderful discovery in Soap and saving of labour. By using Wahnock Bros.' Extract of Soap 50. per cent, of the labour may be saved. It gives the clothes a wonderful whiteness that cannot be equalled. A great saving to laundresses, etc. Sold by all Storekeepers. BU T.CH E R AND CO., FORT-BT. AND QUEEN-BY WHAEF, STEVEDORES, RECEIVING AND FORWARDING AGENTS. WOO- STORED AKB DUMPED YOB SHIPMENT, BALLAST SUPPLIED, ;



For Sale. REMUERA. REMUE RJA. R E M U E R A. FOR SALE, Cheap, a few Large, Choice BUILDING ALLOTMENTS in this Favourite Locality. The pick of tho district, situated cloao to tho Main Road, and commanding grand, Extonsivo A ricws in cvory direction; close to the Huilway Station. 'Buses pass the Property overy half-hour. Prices from £2 per foot. Annly MALCOLMSON & DE LACY. The Now Zealand House, Land, and Estate Agency, High-streot. V*T L. MITCHELL, ESTATE AGENT, COOMBES'S ARCADE. THREE LAMPS, Ponsonby-For Sale, a very good Six-roomed Houso. worth £500; offered a groat bargain at £115. The owner wanting to leave tho district at cnoe, will take a small Cash Deposit. GOOD SHOP AND DWELLING, Russell-street • (opposite Surrey Hills), for £30 cash, tho balance payable by instalments of £1 per week. A capital chance for a thrifty married couplo. CORNER SHOP, KARANGAHAPE ROAD- Tho best stand in the district under a low rent. Tho present Leaso is offered for Sale at a low flguro. jLllotaikni'S, Houses, Farms, and Lands for Sale in variouß places. See other advertise ments. Money lent on Mortgage. W. L. MITCHEL L, COOMBES'S ARCADE. "DlCHMOND.—Allotments for Sale, a X\) few minutes from Tramway.—J. L. Boy lan, Boylan and Lundon. _. WALLACE-STREET, PONSONBY.— Grand Slto for Private ResiSenco for Salo; allotmont, 18 x 221 feet; favourite and healthy locality, well sheltered; close to the I'onsonby Pier and Tramway Torminus.—Apply to Malcolmson and DoLacy, tho New Zealand Htmsj, Land, and Estato Agency, High-street. FOR SALE, Dovonport, 2 good Houses, line business position—easy terms; several Houses, main road, near wharf, volcanic soil; Allotments, in best position, splendid terms: Largo Blocks, sea frontage—cheap; also, 14 Acres, llnest site in Northcote, and several Farms.—Goorgo Brown, Dovonport Central Agency, Vauxhqll. ' -4M AA-HOUSE of 7 Lofty and d&tl:"" Convenient Rooms, well built and pleasantly situated, close to the Now North Rood. Price, £100.—Apply to Maloolmson and DoLacy, The Now Zealand House, Land, and Katato Agency, High-street, ftilT PER FOOT—For Sale, Choice cb JL 4 Corner Allotment, Glenside, Bymondsstreot; suitable as a business sito or villa residence; AUotmont, 38 x 110. Terms can be arranged it required.—Apply Malcolrason and DoLacy, The New Kcaland House, Land, and Estate Agency, High-street. FOR SALE, & bargain, good Block of 4,500 Acres, one day's easy journey from Auckland City; virgin soil; suitable for cattle or sheep run or for cutting up into farms. Also, eovoral Properties, 25 to 900 Acres, in Taranakl District.—For full particulars ipply to A. O. Fookos and Co., Licensed Land Brokers, Now Plymouth. ~£*r 1* f\ — CRUMMER ROAD, d&OO" SURREY HH.iLS.-For Bale, a Buporlor Family Residence containing 5 large and lofty rooms, kitchen, pantry, and bathroom. Gas and wator laid on. Tho houso is repleto with ovory convenience, and inoludes gas stove in kitohen. Substantial outhouses are also erected, and conoreto walks are laid down. This property is roally a good Investment, and tho terms are £60 cash, £100 to bo paid in weekly installments as may be arranged, and the bal ance on mort«ago, bearing 8 per cent interest per annum.—Apply Malcolmson and Do Lacy, Tho Now Zealand Houso, Land, and Estate Agency, High-street. : FOR SALE, a prominent level Allot mont; ovor 40x172; Bituated at the cor ner of Salisbury-street and Richmond Avenue; pleasant surroundings, and healthy position. Prlco, 50s por foot.—Apply to MalcolmßOn and Do Lacy, The Now Zealand Houso, Land and Eat-to Agenoy, High-stwot. OH SALE (cheap), City Leasehold Building Allotments, situated in Picton streetuncllieresfordstroet; Allotments each 60 x 110. Third of tho value of all properties re turnablo at expiry of loose. Ground rent, £10 ouch per annum.—Apply Tho New Zealand House, Land, and Estate Agency, High-street. FOR SALE, very cheap, in Albert Avenue, a 7-roomed House, pantry, wash house stablo: reploto with overy convenience for a family ; largo volcanic allotment; beauti ful view.—Apply to A. Keyes, corner df View Itoad, Albort Avonue. 171 OR SALE, 2 Now Well-built and ' Finished Houses of 6 rooms each; water laid on ; top of Alexandra-Btreet, with frontago to Symonds-stroet; good viow and pleasantly situated.—For particulars, apply to J, O'BricD, Elizabfith-strcet, Ponsonby; or, A. T. Com pany's Yard, Customs-street. T7IOR SALE, at Onehunga, near Railway JO S'ation, Comfortable Seven-roomed Houso and one aero gardon freehold.—F. J. Moss and Co., Land Agonts, Bhortland-Btrect. FORSALEToiThIRE, Winding Engine (7 inch Cylindor), in good working order. —Apply to K. H. Yeoman, Albert BollcrWorks, Albert-street. FOR SALE, a' handy size Lathe.—For address apply at Mr White's Grocery Store. Qtoat North Road. _£M»7A —FOR SALE, Pollen-street, dt*1* I"• SurroyHillß, close to WilUarai bou Avenuo, a large and lofty 6-roomod House, with ovory convonionoo. Very easy terms.— 9 n tl__p_om_!os. ANNEXATION.— I havo three lovoi grassed Allotments, caoh SO x 100, only 10 minutes from Quoon-stroot; Jußt tho spot for any dolioato or lioolthy family, and only 22s Od per foot; J cash, balance without interest till November noxt.—Apply to J. R. Randorson. Boforo going to SAMOA, build in brick or concrete on well situatod Allotment, Wollesley - stroot East, being a corner, and near the Government, school; 60 yoars'leasehold, only £30 ground rent Large prospootive value, and leave the family safo from lire. Price, £100, if sold at once: don't nogloct this good opportunity.—J. R. Randorson FOR SALE, a good 5-roomed Cottage and large Allotment of Land, In Otahuhn, fronting tho Great South Road; all in good order; terms liberal.—Apply to Jno. Gordon. FOR SALE, City Property—grand new Houso, containing 8 rooms, largo and lofty bath; water laid on, and every oonvenienoo; allotment 40 x 100; ploasant situation. Price, only £510.—Ftfether particulars on application to J. It. Randerßon, Auctioneer, Qnoen-Btreet» FOR SALE, near Mangare mountain, Grand Property of 4J Acres Rioh Vol canto Land, with good new Dwelling of fl rooms; oxtonoivo viow.—For price and torms, npp'y W. and J. Frater. Land Agents, Queen-street. OR SALE, the well-known Open-sail ing Boat Queanlo, with sails, ballast, and nnohor complete.—Apply to J. Grey, jr., Eden Crescent. FOR SALE OR TO LET, near One hunga Station. Mr O'Callaghan's Houao of soven rooms, with Ono-aore Garden.—Apply to F. J. Moss and 00., Shortland-strect. "Cl O R SALE. GENTLEMAN'S RESIDENCE, 2 miles from Auckland, containing 10 rooms, in a most healthy and pioturoeque situation, near Rail way Station, and within two minutes Of main road. Omnibuses passing frequently. To bo sold with 3 or 9 acres of well laid out grounds, subdivided into paddocks, garden, and orchard. There aro ovor 400 of tho choicest fruit trees in tho province now heavily laden. The property i has ovor 1,000 foot of road frontage, and, bought in ono lot, can at any timo be out up and readily sold at a handsome prolit There are stablos, coaoh - houso, and conoreto cistern of groat capacity, and everything in flrst-class order. This property has never before been offered for sale C-rds to view. W. L. MITCHELL, Estate Agent. Coombfig's Arcade. Queen-street. /COUSINS AND ATKIN have on Sale \j several Second-hand Bugples, Phaetonß, and Dog Carts, Ught, and suitable for summer nse. OR" SALE, real good spring-cart Horse, guaranteed staunch and quiec.— Apply to A. and R. Eaton, Commerce-street. FOR SALE, 2 5-roomed Cottages in Edwin-stroet, Nowton, with brick wall, pickot fenco in front; also, n new 5-roomcd Cottage in Norfolk-street, Ponsonby. Owner leaving district.—For address. Star Offlce ÜBURBAN ALLOTMENTS, — For Private Sale, Eight Allotments fronting the Riohmond Avenue; price required, 40s the foot.—Alfred Bnckland. npiNSMITH'S and, Plumber's Business I for Sale, situate in a prosperous township; capital opening for an industrious man with a little money.—Apply to E. Porter & Co., Iron mongers, Auckland. l i OR SALE, New Carriages, First-class Ladies' Phroton, Dob Cart, medium-size Delivery. Cart, and Strong Station Waggon.-W and E. Basten, Coaohbuilders, Wakeneld-street * TTv ij V O N P O R T. FOR SALE—Choice Allotments situated on the Vanxhall Road, with magnificent view, good frontage, and within eaßy distance of steamer. Price very low: terms eaßy.— For full particulars apply to LilewaU Bros., House and Land Agents, Post-office Store, Devonport. T>ESIDENCE, PARNELL FOR SALE, the comfortable Residence, the property of J. M. Dargaville. Esq., well situated at corner of York-street, Bradford-street, and Salißbury-Btreet. There are 13 Rooms, conßist ins?ol very larse Drawing-room, Dining-room, Nui irv, best Bedroom, etc., with all con v.--nl'i-.nce3; splendid view over the harbour. The (iiaunds contain about One Acre, tastefully laid 'oil I. vfiih flowers and shrubs. Good Tennid Ground, in capital order. APP6AMUKL COOHRANB AVD SON, Auctioneers.



Sporting ri FLANEUR'S CONSULTATION \JT» ON TIIE DUNEDIN CUP, 188 5. To bo run on February 20. 2,000 Members at 10s Each, 60 Prizes-40 Horses and 20 Caeh Prizes. First Horse" £350 Second Horse 175 Third Horso 100 Staitera (divided) HO Non starters (divided) 175 SO Cash Prizos, £5 eaoh .. .. 100 Total £1.000 Application by letter only. Registered Letters or telegrams will not on any account be received. Tho Drawing, under the supervision of a Committee of tho Investors, will take placo as soon as filled. Result slips forwarded to Subscribers immedatiely after tho drawing. Enclose stamps for reply and result. All agents and representatives of 25 tickets and of Press invited to tho drawing. Early application Invited. G. FLANEUR. Oaro of D. Twohill, Park Hotel, Auckland. ADAM BEDE'S CONSULTATION ON THE DUNEDIN CUP, 1886 4,000 MEMBERS AT TEN SHILLINGS EACH. 110 PRIZES ! 110 PRIZES ! Divided as follows: lstHorao .. ..£SOO 2nd Horse.. .. 300 10 Prizes at £20 ..£2OO 3rd Horso .. ..100 10 Prizes at £15 .. 150 Starters, dlvidod 200 50 Frizes at £5 .. 250 Non-starters, div. 800 Total £600 Total .. £UOO ADAM BKDE would particularly draw Sub scribers' attention to the fact that this Con sultation will bo drawn as soon as full, in the presence of tho Press and a Committee of Sub scribers. Early application of Shares should he mado by letter, enclosing Two Stamps, with exchangs on Cheques, or by Money Order, Bank Notes, or Drafts. Registered Letters or Tolograms will not on any account be received. If Bonk Notes are sent, please use two en velopes, one sealed and placed inside tho other. P.O. Orderß preferred when procurable. It will greatly expedite business if an addressed envelope is enclosed with application. Address— ADAM BEDE, Care of H.N. Abbott, Box No. 2, Post-office, Aucklamd. £5000. JSiJSSSSt £5000. ■TkUNEDIN CUP, 1885. WILL CLOSE FEBRUARY 2iTH, TO BE RUN FEBRUARY 26TH, 1889, W 10,000 MEMBERS AT 10s EACH. TO # 238 PRIZES. . DUNEDIN CUP _, U 40 Nominations. 196 Cash Awardß. O OFlrst £1200 2at£loo .. £2009 OSecond. 600 iat 60 .. 2003 .Third 300 10 at 25 .. 2500 _Starters (divide 10 at 20 .. 200g _ ab't £10 each) 280 40 at 10 .. 4000 fcJNon-starters 40 at 8 .. 320 S (dlv. ab't £20 UJ at 5 .. 450a _ each) 600 — a _ 198 £2020^3 H 82980 Each Ticket has Eight Chances, and can obtain a Prize in each of the Sight Drawings.' Please send P.O. Orders when convenient, and two stamus for replies. READ THIS! Mr AnRinAM having retired from the Biial noss, takes this opportunity of thanking the Pubiio for past patronage, and respectfully re quests a continuanco of that support for his successors, who will do their utmost to furnish their patrons with all necessary information. As a guarantee of their bona fides, investors oan obtain Names and Addresses of the Three Principal Winners; Names and Addresses of Committee; and can also inspect Ada's Books at all times. ADA MANTUA Care of Lyons & Hakt, Box 351, Post-offlco, Dunedin, £5,000. £5,000. 10.000 PROGRAMMES AT 10a EACH. FIDELITY COMPANY'S ANNUAL PROGRAMMB ON THE DUNEDIN CUP. 40 HORSES and 115 NEW ZEALAND BONDS, Divided as follows— Ist Horse £1300 N.Z. Bonds. 2nd Horse.. .. 700 6at £100 _ ..£SOO 3rd Horse.. .. 800 10 at £50 .. .. 500 OthersfdWdOd)- TOO 20at£20 r« ~400 40 at £10 .. ..400 40at£5 .. .. 200 Total .. ..£3OOO Total .. ..£2OOO Total amount o Prizes.. £5.000. Each Ticket has Six Chances, and can obtain a Prizo in Each Drawing. Will Close on or about 24th Fobruary, 1885. Please add stamps for reply and result US' Remittances oan bo sont as follows :— 1. Cheques, P.O. Orders, or Bank Notes. 2. Make orossed choquos, with Is added for exchange, payable either to a No. or simply to boarer, as printed, but not to any particular porson. If ohoquoß or bank drafts aro payable either to a particular person or to order, thoy will bo returned to tho sender. S. P.O. Orders may be sent, but they must be made payable to Fidelity Company onfcr, and not to any particular person. 4. Registered letters or telegrams CANNOT be replied to. iddr6aßoFi yD^T°Y W-COMPANI. Car f Alfred A. Cameron's Box 251, Post-office, Dunedin. pAPERHANGINGS, W. PHILLIPPS ft BON HAVE EBOBXV-D, XX LATE ARRIVALS 186—P ACKA6B 3-185 OOOT-ININ -66,000 BOLLS 07 PAPERHANGINGS, ooNSiaiwa or NEW PATTERNS Fot Drawing, Dining, Bed-rooms, Hall ud BUuoaee, nUtable for the Mansion ot Cottage. ' BEAUTIFUL DESIGNS, AND feSST VALUE EVER OFFERED IN A*U »<»* p _s__ lHANQ _ NOS> 918-PACKAGEBr-916 BORIMS AND HESSIANS ELATE AND BHEET GLASS. WHITE OILS. TORPS, VARNISHE3, AND ALL TRADE BUNDMBB, W. PHILLIPPS & BOH JS AHP 97. QPB-N-BIBEM. OIUBL-I BIS-KIH.J [ALBX. AIIKBN, TXEBKETH AND AITKEN XJL are glad to Inform their Customers and the Public generally that having sold the whole of their last year's Steck of Clovers, etc., they are in a position to Offer an Entirely New Stock arriving per direct steamer Aorangi, from Lon don, and per Mall Steamer from San Francisco, v under, all current season's growth, consisting of— WHITE CLOVER (TrefoUum repens) RBD CLOVER ]Trefolium pretens) ALSYKE CLOVER (TrefoUum hybrid*) COWGRASS (Trefoliura perenne) BCARLKT CLOVER (TrefoUum lncamatuml TREFOIL (Medicago supulina) LUCERNE (Medicago eatlva) ALFALFA (Modioago ChiUanal TIMOTHY (Phleum Prateuis) CRESTED DOGSTAHj (Cynosurui eristalart MEADOW FOXTAIL (Alopeourus pretensU BHEEPB FESCUE (Festuca ovina) WOOD MEADOW GRASS (Poa nemoralU) PRAHUE (BromnsSonroßderD DOOB GRASS BAT-TAHi (Sporobolus olongatus) BYE-GRASS (Scleum perrene semperrlreni) COCKSFOOT (Daotyllsglomerata) rUBHLE and GRKEIf TOP ABBRDEBN TURjfiPB ' , - DEVONSHIRE GREY STONE, WHITB ■WE__ SftrRNn> GW)BK TUI""[PS Ther us also Agents tor the Bonednrt v Vanufaot-red by the Auokland Manure Com pany, Sydney Bonedust and Flour, Mineral and Bods Phosphatea, Potato and Grass Manures, Peruvian Guano, Nitrate of Soda, and othei Artificial Manures; Oats, Maize. Barley, Beans, Pease; Coarse, Fine, and RockiSalt, Cobra, and Unasid Cake; New Zealand Flax and Tow. etc ft. * R. D UDBB DEVONPORT WHARF, HOUSE, LAND, and COMMISSION AGENTS, GROCERS, GRAIN, COAL, and FDSEWOOD DEALERS, CARTAGE CONTRACTORS, BUILDERS 1 MATERIAL, POSTS, RAILS, RAILINGS, SHINGLES, AND SANITARY PIPES; _».?* So. &O. PROPRIETORS OF DEVONPORT BRICK YARD AND BCOBIA PIT.



Educational. "1%/TADAME LIBRI'S Preparatory School, JjJL Windmill Villa,Symonds-streot.-Duties will bo resumed on Monday, Fobruary 2. Hours of attendance, from 0 a.m. to 3 p.m. T^TEWTON GRAMMAR SCHOOL.— J.l Rev. Peter Mason, B.A.—School duties will be resumed on the 2nd of February. Draw ing by Mjpb Tye. Evening Tuition. ~i%/rUSIC.—Miss J. M. Bogie desireß JLVx Elementary and Advanced Pupils for Tuition in Music. Residenco-O'Neill-street, Pongonby. Torms and references on applica tion. " MOUNT EDEN SEMINARY, EDEN VALE ROAD.-The Misses Howitson will Re-open thoir Establishment on MONDAY, Fobruary 2nd. Torms commence February 2. Slay 18, and September 9. yiOLIN AND VIOLA. A NEW VIOLIN CLASS for semi-advanced Players, on FRIDAY EVENINGS, from seven to eight, commencing January 30th. A VIOLA CLASS on WEDNESDAY EVENING 3, from seven to eight, commencing February 4th. Terms: 30s a Quartor in advance. All appli cations to be sent in before the Ist of Fobruary. MR MARTIN SWALLOW, Professor of Music, 100, Grey-streot. GLEN S I D E f UPPER SYMONDS-STREET, MRS GLOVED will resume the duties of her Boarding and Day School on February 2nd, in St. Sepulchre's School-room, which sho haß engaged till her premises adjoining her former residence are ready. She has also rented the house lately occupied by Mrs Ansley, near St. Sepulchre's Church, where she will be ready to transact school business on and after January 27th, from 10 till 12 a.m. Herr Sciimitt's Classes will be resumed, and will include Harmony and Thorough Bass. OIL AND WATER-COLOUR PAINT ING. Mr BALL has recommenced giving Lessons in the above Arts. Terms of Mr Leech, or of Mr Ball, Mount RoskiU Road. MRS CLAYTON'S BOARDING AND DAY SCHOOL. St. George's Bay Uoau, Parnbix. First Term: February 2,1885. RS. WOOLLEY, Teacher of Music, will resume Lessons on MONDAY, 2nd February, 1885. Karangahapo Road Iturn by Prime, ironmonger). "]_TR F. B. WOOD HA M, IVtIANOFO^E°^ND OFHA HR BMONIUM. Address care of Mr A. Eady, Auckland Muaio WarehoußO, Queen-street. MR MARTIN SWALLOW, PROFESSOR OP MUSIC, 100. ,Gr_y-bthe_t. Terms: The Quarter of 12 Lessons paid In advance. Jhonraweek 8 Guineas i-houraweek i Guineas lhouraweek 6 Guineas Single Lessons One Guinea Eaoh. DUCATIONAL HOME far Young Children, Russell-street, Parnell. Board- Ing and Day Sohool, conducted by the Misses Rogers. Duties resumed February 2nd. References to parents of pupils. MISS J. O'HANLON, Artiste in every kind of Artistic Work. Termsfor Pupils, including Materials: Wax Flowers (per lesson), 2fl 6d; Fruit do., 2b Gd; Imperial Marble Work do., 2s 6d; Leather Work do., 2s 6d; Metallcan Lustre Painting do., 2s 6d. Vot Including Materials: Laoe Honiton (Point and Roman). Silk Embroidery (plain and raised). Crewel. Work, Paper Flowers, Braiding, Beading, Raised Wool Work, Seed Work, Shell Work, Applique, Sco., each Is 6d per lesson. Miss O Han los is prepared to execute any orders promptly and satlßfaotorily.-AddreßS UOOMBKS'S AR CADE, Queen-street. Board and Residence. TJOARD AND RESIDENCE.—Mona SJ View, Karangahape Road, between Queen- Street and Pitt-skreot—For terms apply to Mrs Moncur. Proprietress. __ VACANCIES for 2 or 3 Gentlemen Boarders.—Apply Panama House, Lower Symonds-street (cloac to Supreme Court). RIVATE" Board and Residence, three doors below Baptist Chapel, Chapel strcet; terms 17b per week. ; GOVERNOR BROWNE HOTEL, HOBSON-STREKT. ■ Board and Lodging „ _ „ _ 20a per Week Single Room _ ...... ~ 25s per Week "ELLESLEY HOUSE (3 doors from Hobson-street). Wellealey street West, Auckland, New Zealand. BOARD AND RBSH>ENC_. A Good Table kept, lofty and well-ventilated Bedrooms, Plunge and Shower Baths, and every convenience to ensure the comfort of boarders .ndv-lton, *^&Ssft miuttm . Corporation Notices. pIT V OF AUCKLAND. LIBRARIES ACT. 1869. AND AMENDMENTS THEREOF. Notleo is hereby given that it is the intention of the City Council of Auckland, on the sth day of February noxt (in tornm of the Rating Act, 1876, and the Amendments thoroof),'to make and lovy a Yearly Katu of One Halfpenny in the Pound upon all assessable property within the Baid city under and in pursuance of the provi sions of the abovo Acts, payable in one sum on tho 11th day of February, 1885, at the City Coun cil Offices, High-street, in tho Baid city. The Rato Book is open tor inspection, By oraer. p PHILIPgi Town clerk. Town Clerk's Offlce, ICth January, 1885. 517 pITI OF AUCKLAND. TAKE NOTICE. The Valuation Lists for the City of Auckland for tho yoar 1885-88 are now open for inspection at tho City Council Offices, High-street, and all objootions thereto must be left at the Police Court, High-stroet, on or before the 15th day of February noxt, addressed to the Assessment Court, and a copy of every such objeotion inns be left at tho City Council offices not less than seven days before tho next sitting of the said Court. P. A. PHILIPS, Town Clerk. Town Clerk's Office, January 15,1885. 514 •VTEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. AUCKLAND SECTION. CHEAP EXCURSION TICKETS FROM AUCKLAND TO THE HOT LAKES. Return Tiokets will be issued on 26th January, and any day up to 31st March, 1885, available for one month from tho date of issue. Return Fare, including the Coach Fare from Cam bridge to Ohinemutu and back, £A 10s. Trains leave Auckland at 11.30 a.m. on MONDAYS, SSPSSE-S .EM_-3iNBtSS. DAYS, and FRIDAYS. _ pMAXWEtu General Manager N.Z. Railways ■VTOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR JJI TRANSFER OF LICENSE. I, Mary Brown, of Devonport, being the holder of a Publican's License in respect of the i lag staff Hotel house and premises situate at Devon nort, do hereby give notice that I desire to obtain, and will, at the next Licensing Meeting to be holden at the Devonport Library, on the third day ot March, 1885. apply for a Transfer of the said License from myself to Michael Corcoran, my appointee. MARY BRQWN> Dated Hie 21st day of January, 1885. "VTOTICE.—I will not be responsible for .IN any debts contracted by my wife, Eliza beth Lambert, she having, left her home With out any cause or by my wish,—John Lambert, Aucklind, Jan. 28,1885. qCIBNTIFIC DRESS-CUTTING. MISS BKWS begs to imtmate that the London Association has appointed her Sole Agent for teaching the above essential branch of educa tion in Auckland and neighbourhood. The system is interesting, eaßily acquired, and of thorough practical übo. It is recommended to the attention o£ tho ladios of Auckland, who, withontanyproviousknowledEO, will bo enabled to out and fit perfectly in a few woek3 time. Forenoon and Afternoon Classes will be held at Welleßley-street East (2nd hons_e from Park) on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. Classes formed In tlic suburbs on application. Schools attended. Toimß, including Systom, Tracing Wheel, ana Instruction till perfects/52 2s.



Amusements. A BBOTT'S OPERA HOUSE. pj^rifitnr ~.. Mr'H. N.Abbott; Eess Pct^d Manager :." .Mv G. B. W. Lew* Direotreaß .. .. Mra G. B. W. Lewia LAST NIGHT ~oi~THE SEASON,' LAST NIGHT OF MRS G. B. W. LEWIS, AND HER PREMIER COMPANY. TO-NIGHT! (Thursday) TO-NIGHT t GRAND HOLIDAY PROGRAMME. Under the Patronage of the Committee of the Eight Hours Demonstration, Also the Committee of the Regatta Club. COMEDY AND BURLESQUE. Mrs Lewis will appear In two ot her Celebrated Characters, THE JEALOUS WIFE, . ■■■; ;. AND ALADDIN, THE WONDERFUL SCAMP. Musical Director.. "~7MrH.Woinberg,jun. Prices—4b, Za, 6d, and Is. . Mmrt'a Box Plan at Lennox's. Day Tickets at Abbott B Ote ' j. vr. DODGE, Btalncflß Manager, ivJFISS GENE VIE VEWAED.- MONDAY NBXT, February 2nd, in thei great play, "FORGET-ME-NOT," performed by *»f| Ward over 900 times in England, America, ana India. FuU cast of characters, now scenery, and. appointments: Miss Ward's costumes are from Worth's, of Paris. Special Inducement to Patrons of the Theatre during Misa warns Season: All Tickets that are purchased tfcis week can be obtained at the usual pricca, viz., 4s, 2s 6d, Is; but Tiokets purchased next weeK, or at the doors, will bo charged for at an ad vance, viz,, ss, 3s, 18. The Season is limited W 23 nights, and during that time Miss Ward_wUl, produce several New Pieces, including Forget; Me-Not," "The Queen's Favourite," Mammon v , "RaoheL" " Nance Oldfleld," " Scraps of Paper, &cT&c. Box Finn open at If»jjffl&™SK '' soats may be secured for any night during the season. -Signor Agrati, Buainesa Manager; Liddy, Agent ■ u> . T3ATIONALISTIC ASSOUIAXiON. t\j ■ - - • . ■ THE FERST ANNIVERSARY (?entlenien, , *o ■ ■;<■'. Doors open at 7.30. chair to be token at 8. Tiokets: is each, to bo had from Mr Brio Craig. Princeastreet; Mr W. p-Dennes, and A. Campbell, Queen-street; and at the door.1 - - ■p H V S 10 G N 0 MY. PROFESSOR 0. E. HUGO 'j Will deliver another of his ENTERTAINING AND INSTRUCTIVE LECTURES AT THE TEMPERANCE HALL, /. ON FRIDAY EVENING NEXT. . 7 Subject—" HANDS." Admission, Is. Frontßeatereservedforladi«s. t i Doors open at half-past Seven, cCmmenoing ftt Eight o^lock. ____—»^——l,' ' Tcnflew i AUCKLAND HARBOUR BOARD." "SILECTION OF THREE MEMBERS; Harbour Board Office, M ,. ,: Auckland, 27th January, 1885.- Notioe is hereby given that In terms ol! the v provisions of "The Harbours Act, 1878," and the r' Regulations for Electing Members of Harbour Boardß," a Meeting of the Electors of the Auck land Harbour Board will bo held at the Offices of the Auckland Harbour Board, Fort-street, at noon on MONDAY, the 9th day of February, 1885, for the purpose of Electing Throe Mempora \ in place of Messrs McKenzie, Lamb, and Nlccoi. / who retire by effluxion of time. - . GRAVES AIOKIN, Chairman. _ t \ UCKLAND HARBOUR BOARD. TENDERS FOR VENETIAN BLINDS. Harbour BoardOffloe.; Auckland, January 22,1885. Tenders will be received at this Office until TUESDAY, the 3rd February, 1885, at noon, for 68 Venetian Blinds in terms of ipooiflcaUon to be aeen at the Engineer's Office. ; ~ Tho lowest or any Tender not neeeaaarily accepted. Tenders to be endorsed, " Tender for Venetian Blinds." ; _ , -: !" r t GRAVEB AICKIN, Chairman. ST. STEPHEN'S NATIVE INSTI-' TOTION, PARNELL., Tenders are invited, to be B«nt in on or before noon of SATURDAY. January 31st, to the DlO- , cesan Office, 185, Queen-street, foi- tho following ■. Supplies for 12 months from Feb.Tiary Ist, 1885, viz. :— Meat (free of bone), per pound Bread (best), per 21b loaf « ■ Groceries (as per list at Diocesan Office) Firewood (hard), per toni ' . -; . Wm. S. COOHRANE, Seeortary. -piXTENSION OF TENDERS. Tenders will be received~jinffl SATURDAY, 31st January Instant, at.noon.for tho Erection and Completion of a Villa Residence, View Road, Mount Eden. Tho lowest c* any tender not necessarily accepted. _ Plans and specifications at the office of •W. L. MITCHELL,* ;«J. Coombeß's Arcade, Quoon-utroet. T~~O^ ENGINEERS AND BOILER MAKERS. Tenders are Invited for the Construction of Marine Boiler, which are to be sentTn to. the offloe of the undersigned, 23, Palmeraton Build ings, not later than twelve noon on SATUR DAY, 31st inßtant. ~ ± i«l The lowest or any tender not neoessanly "^ W.LODDEB.': m 0 B U I. L D E R S.: FARM HOUSE AT PAPAKURA VALLEY1 Tenders for the above House are invited until 2 t ..m.onthesthFebru |Z . KA . jrFßipPi Mercantile Chambers, Queen-street. _ m 0 B U I L D E R ,Si Tenders will be received until Noon of MON- : DAY. Febrnary 2nd, for the erection of a Vill» ■ Residence atDevonport, North Bhore; ■ :;!;: I f ED. BARTLEY..; Ij's; V ; Architect. ■ m 0 B U I L D E RB., FARM HOUSE AT WEST TAMAEX Tenders for the above House are invited until 2 p,m on the 6th February. ■ •, 1 ■ . V ARTHUR P. WILSON. Architect. Melville's Buildings,' Hlgimt.;>.: 1 ; •OUBLIC NOTIFICATION, ; Crown LandsOffic«, ■'■'■■' '■ ■ f f Auckland, January 27,1885." ■. . It is heroby notified that the ToUb leviable the Novymarket Gate, and at tho Romncra« Chain Bar, for the twelve oalendar rnonthß commencing on 9th February, 1885, will be Of fered for sale by Publio Auotion at thisoffloe on FRIDAY, tlie 6th. day of February next, at U o'clock noon. D . A . T oLE; ' Commiaslonor of Crown Ijinds. Note.—Conditions of sale may bo seen at this office. ■'■■"• 3 J -f OS 6d—Men's Good Tweed : Suite';? lO Boys'ditto, 4s lid. Tbo Cheapest Shop for Men's and Boys' Clothing is Fernandaa's, Newton. ._ " -' •''■•' -. .. HOKE, COKE. 00KB. j \j ■ ; ■ .';,,■ ;■:',■, 'if; THE AUCKLAND GAS COMPANY MSW';;;/ (nvite Orders for GAS OOKK. DellTeiiea within lmUe of the Works, for Cash; longei distances at proportionate rates:— ; Sample Sacks of three buahela ■ i.' 18' 64 Five Sacks .. .. ..' I. '..6s Sd '; Eleven Sacks, or half ton ..' .. Us 8d S Twenty-two BSjokß, or one ton; *3M 6d> ■ The Company s COKE is made from ttia bef* Sreymoutti Coals; is superior to that made.;., from Newcastle coals, being frco from stona , and clinker in a remarkable degree, gives • T''' RELCISLE FIRE, CLKAEER & HOTTER THA^f COALs I LIGHTS READILY, and <':'■'//'&;-' MAKES NOSMOKS . t 600 D FIRE IN I? MJII tog, *~~* ■" . f'+ .;* ' ■ J■■ irosmmi Sml