The Auckland Evening Star.

VOL. XXVI.—No. 5,__(5.

AUCKLAND, N.Z., WEDNESDAY, JANUAKF 14, 1885

PRICE: ONE PENNY,



£ J- - TjAACIFH' MAIISTK.AM iW^% .-"'- *?RU-co. BOUGH THE UNITM, M OF AMI RICA. VU HONOLULU. Tt> URICAT HRITAIN. 'ailtfr f'o'.tal Contra'-* \:.>: t*'.u Governments Cf ?,'cw Zoalan" ai«l tfew Houth Wales. Pa«Buni!er boeked through to Liverpool. r_ondon or I'nri-,, via tho Great Overland Koad of America, via the Steamers of tho AOfintio -Jnen from New York, ' | I Date of 1 Date of Steamer, Tons.l Sailing to Sailing to _ J [ Sydnqy J 'Frisco. — -~ ~' " T " 1885. " I (In or about ISSS. Kealnndia 3,200 Jan. 10 Feb. 3 City of Sydney.... 8.100 Feb. 7 • March 3 "ngtralte :;.200l March 7 I March 31 FARES • rnrct_la_..- £GII and npwardj Sj^rair. £32 3sod and upward* First-class to San Francisco £*) etoerago *20 Twongh Cabin Posaengers are permlitod to A over at Honolulu, cr any of the cities of the United States, not ta oxcood six montha. Socoial Through Bills ot Lading issuod on Wool Bliipped for New York. Boston, &c„ either by rail or via Panama, by Paolllo Mail S.S. Co.'s NonShiPPi"1K Orders will bo issued after 4 r.m. on tho day boforo tho sailing of steumors for San For freight rates and ail othor information applylo BK oWN CAMPBELL & CO., Lower Qncon-sti'cot and Shortland-street. \i-_i TTNION STEAMSHIP jLstl U COMPANY OF NEW y&<k ZEALAND (LIMITED). a—a(t^ TIME TABLE.— January. FOB TARANAKI_NKLSON7PICTON, WBL MNGTON, LY-rTELTON, AND WEST COAST PORTS (from Mannkan). I'hamer. [ Date of Sailing, j RotorOA I Tues.. 20.10 a-m. I 8.10 a.m. s_B GISBORNE" NAPIER WELLINGTON, LYTTI_TON. AND PORT CHALMERS (from Auckland). Wairarapa I Thurs., la. noon I *- RotomaßANA I Thnrs.. 22. noon I — FOR MELBOURNE (via Bluit). Wairarapa* I Thurs., 15, noon I — ROTOMAn'NAt I Thurs.. "I, noon I — 'Calls at Hobart. ICalls at Mllford Sound. FOR SYDNEY. JIINOAROOMA I Wed., 21. noon I — WAtHORA I Tues., 27,5 p.m. I — ~gQR GISBORNE, NAPIKR, AND WEL Som—Cross I Tuea.. gQ."& p.m. I — FOR SUVA AND LEVUKA. ARAWATA 1 Mon.. Feb. _ 5 p.m. | — FOR RUB3ELL AND KAWAKAWA. Rotomahana I Mon., 19,^ p.m. \__ — "EXCURSION TICKETS. -Duringthe months Of December, January, and February, Excur sion Tickota will be issuod at Reduced Rates, ivailable for return until 31ft March, 18S5. Cargo meat bo booked and alongside TWO HOURS before advertised time of departure. Passage Tickets must bo taken at the Com psay's Office (Auckland Branch), comer of Qngen and Customß-Btreets. AEIENT LINE. wtaSmw^ UnderoontractwiththeNew __M ilii* South Wales Governmon for the conveyance of Mails. The following Steamships belonging to tho Orient Co. and the Paciiic Co. will leave SYDNEY and MELBOURNE on the under mentioned dates for LONDON, via ADELAIDE, DIEGO.GARCIA (at steamer's option). SUEZ:- Steamer. From Sydney. From Melbourne. Cozco Jan. 31 Feb. 6 Liburia Feb. 14 Feb. 20 Iberia. Feb. 23 March 6 And fortnightly thereafter. Through fares to London, -22 to £75. Passengers secure speoial advantages by bookbig through from New Zealand. Sucond olass passengers by Oriont steamer aro providod With saloon passages to Sydney or Melbourne. PAEiSAGKS FROM LONDON—Special facili ties affordod for bringing out Friends and Relatives by pro-paymont of tho passage-money here. SPECIAL RETURN TICKETS, avallablo for U months, are issued at tho following ratos :— First Saloon £117 Second Saloon - £77 PARCELS BOOKED THROUGH to LON DON at Reduced Rates. Tar further particulars, apply to UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND (LIMITED), Agonts in New Zoaland. » XTORTHERN STEAM fe^np^ i>| SHIP CO. (LIMITED). I f?A"vsJi Timb Tablb* —January. lllEfeC*N§_ (Weather and othor Circum lr'''-*»_» stances Permitting). II FROM QUEEN-STREET HI WHARF. TO THE HOT LAKES. TERRACES. AND GEYSERS (VIA TAURANGA). *_" QUICKEST, CHEAPEST, AND EASIEST ROUTE. Ttmrlsts can avoid the tedious and rough overland journey by taking pas3ago m the Northern Steamship Company's now and fast Bteamers Clansman aud Wellington, whioh leave Auckland alternately every Monday and Thursday, at 7 p.m., arriving at Tauranga at 8 O'olook on the following morning, whon a Coach tider mail contract leaves immediately aftor nroakfaßt for tho Hot Lakes, passing .through the Vosey Btewart Settlement, arriving at Ohlnemutu at two p.m. Bame day. FOX TAURANGA -AND BAY OF PLENTY _ ' PORTS. STEAMER. | PATE OF BAILINO. Ctosinan I Thursday, 15, 7 p.m. Wellington ] Monday, 19. 7 p.m. Wellington I Thursday, 22, 7 p m. Clansman Monday, 26. 7 p.m. Clanßman I Thursday, 29. 8 p.m. Wellington | Monday, Feb 1,7 p.m. Connects at Tauranga for Opotiki Bta_i and Bay of Plenty Ports overy • Tuesday. J- , For Rpsbbll. Whanbaroa. and Monqontji. Clansman Monday, 19,7 p.m. Wellington Monday, 2fi, 1 p.m. Clansman Monday, Feb. 2.7 p m Fob Great Barrier, Tryfiui.na, Port Fitz roy, and whanoai'arapara. Glenelg | Every Saturday, 8 a.m. ,For Whanoabei, Whangarei Heads, and . Mangapal Macgrogor | Evory Tuesday, 8 p.m. Fob Whanoarei, Whangarei Heads, and ■ ' Parua Bay. Macgregor | Every Friday, Bjum For Mercury Bay and Tairua. Glenelg I Every Monday aud Thursday, 7 I P-m. . For Whanoarei and Whangarei Heads (Carrying passengers and cargo for Waipu). A Coach meets the steamer on arrival to con- Tey passengers to Waipu. Macgrogor Friday, 16,6 p.m. Wellington Friday, 16. 8 p.m. Macgregor Tue-jday, 20,8 p.m. Wellington Wednesday, 21. 10 a.m. Maogregor Friday, 23,6 p.m. Clansman Friday, 23. 8 p.m. Macgregor Tuesday, 27,8 p.m. Clansman Wednesday. 28, 10 a.m. Macgrogor Friday, 30, 6 p.m. >V_«lington Friday, JW.Sj^m. From Whangarei to Auckland (From Railway Wharf.) Wellington I Wednesday, 11. 5 p.m. Macgrogor | Thursday, 15,5.30 p.m. Clansman | Saturday, 17. 9 a.m. Macgregor | Monday. 19, 5 p.m. Clansman | Wednesday. 21. 6 p.m. Macgregor Thursday, 22.12 noon Wellington Saturday, 21.12 dojd Macgregor Monday, 20,12 noon Macgregor Wednesday, 28.12 no m Uruisman | Wodnesday, 28, G p.m. lveUingtou_| Saturday, 30.1 p.m. __ m FROM MANUKAU. „.___ __RWAITARA AND NEW. PLYMOUTH. _Donglaß and Argyle aa per advertisements. FOR HOKIAN6A. Z A Bteamor fortnightly (as per advertisement). Cargo must be booked and alongside the vessel by 1 p.m. piompt. Nono will bo received after that hour. Passage Tickets must bo taken at tho Com- W3£sJS_«>- 67, Queen-street. Auckland. EXCURSION TICKETS. - During the months of December, January, and February "Mnewillbe issued at Reduced Rates, avail aole for Return until 31st of March. 1885. mo Wellington or Clansman for Waiwera every Saturday, at 2 p.m., roturning every Monday, 7 a.m. A__jr^f OTE'AM TO THAMES, _____&ck K3 Connecting with River -SgKßatesteauicrs for STIRLING *^Bi__I__>WnRTH.OHINEMUKI/l,VAl_- inmfr^^ TKKAURI. WAIHI. TE GOLDFIELDS, MORRINSVILLR S.4SPA PLAINS, AND GRANT AND FOSTERS SETTLEMENT. 9 o „„ m TD>DS TABLE 8.8. ROTOMAHANA, P.S. ENTERPRISE No, ~ and ANNE MILBANK. _ FROM AUCKLAND. I Rotoma- ' Enter- I Anne —___. I hana. | prise. I Milbank. Wod., H 111 a.m. 110 p.m. I - _hWB., 15 Ip.m. I - I - *r'-.'6 12 p.m. ; 11 p.m. I - S____ |3p.m. _____ I ■ ~ FROM THAMES: I Rotoma- I Enter- I Anno I hana. | prise. IMdbank. Wed, 11 1 5p.m. —1 —I - - Thurs., 15 _ |! p,, n , - |rt-.16 17 a.m. - I ___7. I 7.30 a.m. | 7.50 p.m. I No cargo received tor Rotomahana "vl_li aau-sn-honrof advertised tiino of leaving. Not responsible in Rhlpt _«. Carrying, o -sohatgingUTeßtock. GEO, FRASER. Aaent.



J~/& mHE NEW ZEALAND St%ts2*:___, ■*■ SHIFPINC!CO.'SLTNE. Barque LOCII CREE, mSJ^r^^^ p From London. All Claims and Accounts against tho above named vessel, in respect of her inward cargo trom London, must he rendered in triplicate to thu undersigned, on or before FRIDAY, the liith instant, ut noon, otherwise ihev cannot be recpgnUed. The New Zealand Siiiitixg Co. (Ltd.), Auckland, 13th January, ISBS. >4^.4Vr \_TAIUKU AND ONE __W*k3k VV HUNGA BTEAM CO. (Limited). TIMB TABLE.-5.3. MANUKAU. Loave Onehunga! l.cave Waluku ! January, isso. 11—Wod., 5 p.m. H—Wed.. 9 a.m. ._ „ , ,— 15—Thursday, 9.30 a.m. 17—Saturday, 6.30 a.m. 17—Saturday, 11 a.m. 19-Monday, 7.31 a,m. 19—Monday, 12 noon 21-Wcd., 8.30 a.m. 21-Wednesday, 1 p.m. 22—Thursday, 9 o.m. 22-Thursday, 130p m. 23-Fridny(forManukau Hoads), 8 a.m. 2 l-Saturday, 11 a.m. 21 -Saturday, 3.30 p.m. 2fi—Monday, 1.30 p.m. — 27-Tuesday, 3 p.m. 27—Tuesday. 7 a.m. — 28—Wod., 8.30 a.m. 30-Frlday, 6 p.m, — — 31—Saturday. 10.30 a.m. All freights payable before delivery of goods. J. BARR BROWN, Managing Director. S 8" (JOKOMANDBL- TnOMAS SCOTT, MASTER TIME TABLE. Loaves Anuxland t Leaves Coromandel l January. January. — Thursday, 15,12 noon Friday, 10,2 p.m. — — Saturday, 17,12 noon Weather and other olrcumatanoes permitting. Not responsible in shipping, carrying, or die sharging live stock. No cargo reoolved without shipping note, and within half an hour of advertised time ot de parture. a VI Paroola mnßt be prepaid on board. The Coiomnndol will be laidup from lflth to 21th instant inclusive. a K. H. BWTNDLBY. Manage.. S. S. WAITAKI, »^^^S^«^ll2 tona register 120 h.p., will *w__K_s__s<'*_o despatched to WHANGAREL WHANGAREI HEADS, MANGAWAI. AND PARUA BAY 7 as follows :— TIME TABLE FOR JANUARY. Ffom Auckland". F'ldny, 10th, 8 p.m. '''i-.sday.2oth. 8 p.m. i .lay. 23rd. 8 p.m. Tuesday, 27th, 8 p.m Friday, 30th, 8 p.ih. From Whangarei: Thursday, 15th. 5.10 p.m. Monday, 19th, 10 a.m. 'lh-rsda., 22hd, noon Monday, 26th. 4 p.m. Wodnesday, 28th, 1 p.m. Cargo recoived at Kamo Coal Depot, Railway Wharf, until 1 p.m. A COACH nioeui the Steam jr at Whangarel Heads, and runs to Waipu. Fares—Whangarel, Mangapal, and Parua Bay I Saloon, 10s; Roturn, 19s. Stoerage, 6s; Return, 103.- Whangarel Heads I Saloon, 7s 6d| Steerage, 6s. Tickets must bo obtained at tho Oflico. which Will bo open until after tho boat leaves. KAMO COLLIBR- COMPANY (Limited), Agents. Offloei HA, Quoen-etreat. opposite Firth's MIU. "(JTEAM TO LONDON. ( i^!'____i_:PE NmSULARftORIENTAL •^^fa**^^s' STEAM NAVIGATION Ntsas*s^*^ COMPANY, FOR LONDON DIRECT. R) „. m „, Leavo I I>oavo Steamer. Sydney. | Melbourne. __ - jggg- 7 Jsg3. Ballakat Via Colombo: Jan. 23 Jan. 29 Indus „ i Feb. 6 Feb. 12 ROME ~ , Feb. 20 feb. 26 SniNNON 1 Mar. 0 [March 12 And thenceforward every alternate week. Pa—engers and cargo hooked to London, Mar seilles. Italy, h'gypt, India, China, and Japan at moderate rates. Return Tickets issued both to first and second ciooo passengers at especially low rates. Choap reserved aceotmi.uaaiiouuiiiuuo^iuineu in HUB Company's vessels. Passengers booking at Auckland secure special advantages. For all particulars apply to CRUjiCKSUANK&CO., 18. Queen-street Auckland. Agents. ' 7~~7 in v R LONDON The well-known regular HERMIONE, 1,120 tons register, D. T. Roberts, Commander, IS NOW LOADING AT THE RAILWAY WHARF. Fer freight or passage anply to CRUICKSHANK Se Co., Agents. 18, Queen-street, Auckland, November 12.1881. , r mHE S.S. NEPTUNE is y*s3__^__r_T JL opon for Charter—Tow __^_i_\__%£B&*iTii;. Picnio Parties, or Fishing __IK>_?_!__l§SF Excursions. Rates low.—For ssaasssw^ partieulare apply on board. J. LOGAN. jTZFAZ (J T. HELI ER S TIME TABLE. P.S. TONGARIRO. MONDAY, TUESDAY, THURSDAY. AND FRIDAY. Loave St, Helier's: Leave Auckland: 9 a.m. 11a.m. 4 d m. 5 p.m. WEDNESDAYS AND SATURDAYS. 9 a.m. 2 p.m. 5 p.m. 6 p.m. Return Fare, Is; Children. 6d. Thames Carriage and dray FACTORY. JAMES MACKIE, Propbietob, VICTORIA-STREET EAST, AUCKLAND. Repairs of every description la Wood and Iron neatly executed on the shortest notice. Springs made and repaired. Alwayß on Hand—A large quantity of Lamps, also Ironbark Shafts and Spokea, Red Gum Felloes, and Hobart Town Hardwood. N.B.—Conntrv nrd_r« mm«tii«._r __u_ed to. R E W & C O.'S, SEAMAN'S OUTFITTING AND JEWELLERY ESTABLISHMENT (Under Sailors' Rest), WILYRF, AUCKLAND, And at Elizabeth-street, Melbourne. READ. READ. BEAD. The Far-famed Erhardt Hunting English Lever, in Sterling Silver Cases, at £3.10s each. The World-renowned Rotheiham English Lover, £4 103. Waltham Levers, £3. . ... American Hunting Levers, in Silver Cases, £1 8s. Ladies' Gold and Si Wet Goods at Unheard Prices. REMEMBER. REMEMBER. Every Watch Guaranteed for three years. Sent to any part of New Zealand Poßt Free._ A Competent Workman kept on the premises for all kinds of Repairs at Melbourne Charges. PleaEe forward Post-offlce Order. Note the addreES— DREW & CO., WHARF, AUCKLAND. And Et.t*—WCTTT-BTTtKKT MELBOURNE. pHAR LE S LLOYD, AUTHORISED AND MINING SURVEYOR, MINE EXPERT. 18 years' Expetienre of Alluvial and Reef Mining. Confidential ADVICE given on receipt of 10s 6d and stamped envelope, addressed. Reference : Any Resident of Coromandel. December 2-. iBBt. . . -rf E W MUSIC. THE TEI_UCO_ GALOP. THE TENAKOE GALOP (Second Edition Just Published). ALL THE RAGE ! ALL THE RAGE ! THE TENAKOE GALOP May be had of all Booksellers and Music Ware houses throughout New Zealand. COUSINS AND ATKIN, COACH BUILDERS, Elliott and Aloert-streets, Have in Stock— Doublo and Single-seated Buggies, Hooded Phietons, V s-a-vis, Waggonettes, Dog Carts, Second-hand Phietons and Buggies. Also, Many ThousjndsJe^onedßtolihod Spokes, the ; ANGES. RANGES! RANGES T. ATKINSON, ■ ENERGETIC FOUNDRY, OHRIBTCHOROH Has arrived, and commonced a BRANCH RANGE, COPPER, AND FURNACE FACTORY In AUCKLAND, VICTORIA-STREET, nci: Old Rod Lion Hote', * It is by the request"- so many of hisi ok - friends that he has done so. and he hopes the will now give him all the support they can. H '. intends this year .to give a ajft'.h-blow to <-;C lonial Ovens, as his Ranges will be sold so re markably Cheap that every P««M«gfl one. Price list by oallin .. \very Range solo, ii his Shop guaranteed to give satisfaction, in* I are the most economical in the colonies; Holde of Eighteen Certificates ond Ono bil'Ci uui r Come and sco for yourselyec. , Price, from £215s to *'0 and upwards. 1 A man kept on purpose for Repairs.



* Business Notices. If D VV A X D B A R T L B V , ARCHITECT, | wwmmiiT'-i onu.tiiwoa. or^it*' stubr.!. ; TUST ARRIVED EX COPTIC FROM ; *J LONDON, ALBANY FOOD FOR INFANTS AND INVALIDS. The Albany Food has co rapidly grown into public favour that hitherto we havo beon unablo to keep paco with tho demand; but for tho futuro (its success being assured) arrangements havo been made to keep tho market always well supplied. The repeated inquiry for tho Food by thoso who havo Used it ia tho best guarantoe of its excellent Boothing qualities, und no houso should bo without usupply. E. MITCHELSON & Co., Agrnts, 19. quekn-strket. auckland. jy/TOUNT EDEN CARRIAGE WORKS. C. R E~N~~S II A W (Lato Carriago Builder to tho Right Hon. John Bright) bogs respectfully to inform tho gentry and tho public gonerally, that ho has Erected his NEW CARRIAGE WORKS IN Sunnyside Road. EDEN VALE ROAD. MOUNT EDEN. C.R. having had S3 years practical experience of tho trade in all its branches, hopes to bo favoured with a share of public patronage. Now Orders, Repairs, &c, &c , entniuled to him will bo oxeoutcd in tirst-clnss stylo, with promptitude and dispatch. Heraldry Work nnd Lettering dono on tho promises. Carriages, &«., Bought and Sold on Commission. OTOB A T H to ROTH'S PUBLIC HOT, COLD, AND SHOWER BATHS, Victoria-street East. Charge—ONE SHILLING. Open all week days from B a.m. to 9 p.m., and SUNDAY MORN INGS from 0 till 10 a.m. • The Bath-rooms are all private, and supplied with evory conven ience, Turkish towels, flesh and huir brushes, combs, respirators, soaps, &o. Select Bath rooms (private) for Ladies every day. at all hours, with female attendnnco, Ono Shilling and Sixpence Pleaso note the address—Victoria street East, above tho Greyhound Hotel, and next the Cheap Bedding and Furniture Mart Auckland. N.B.—Barber in attendance. ■^TT ARN OC X BROTHERS, SOAP AND CANDLE MANUFACTURERS, COX'S CREEK, RICHMOND. Office DURHAM-STREET, AUCKLAND. Caßh Purohasorg of jTalrow. Wool. Sheepskins, and Bonrg. MR W. A. DUGLEBY, M.R.1.8.A., ARCHITECT. &C. Offices : No. 7, Exchnngo Chambers, Queen- Btreet. T3IPE PLUMS I RIPE PLUMS 1 Wholesale, iy Quantities to Suit PURCItASERS, AT SUTCLIFFE'S FRUIT DEPOT, Victoria-stkkkt. C.OUSINS AND ATKIN have oa Salo J Bovoral Second-hand Buggies, Phaetons, and Dog Carts, light, and suitable for summer uso. J _ H O W D E N, • QUEEN-STREET. PIANOS. PIANOS. VIOLINS. &o. ANOTHER SHIPMENT OF HAAKE'S, MIGNON'S, AND RAPOLDI. J. H. considers the Haake to bo tho bost Gorman Piano manufactured : tho MIQNON tho neatest and best finished ; and tho RAPOLDI for appearance, tone, and durability, the cheapest Piano over offered in this market. A few first-class Violins und a good Second hand Piano, and two Church Pedal and Plpo Organs, for sale. IT nos. J. Marbutt, / I Manufacturer or CORN BROOMS, *&s£* TRADE I K AI'A I \ MARK. TELEPHONE N 0...232, I L L 1 A M T~H O M A S, Corner of Lorno and Victorla-Btroeta. Auckland East, MONUMENTAL, MARBLE. AND GENERAL STONEMASON, ARCHITECTURAL SCULPTOR AND CARVER. Inscriptions Accurate and Beautiful. Monuments, Tombs, Headstones, and overy description of Stone Work at tho Lo wost Possible Pricos for Town and Country p ROU N D LIMB. GROUND LIMB FOR SALE' SOUTHGATE B MAHURANGI HYDRAULIC GROUND ROCHE LIME. __, ____ m __ any quantity, for Concrete Paths, Floors Cellars, So. (next to stone flagging is-un rivalled for durability and hard-setting Qualities). For tanks and othor wol work It is a first-class material. B.KHANE, SOLE AGB__, CUSTOMS-STREET _____ eaARLEB BISKETR.J IALKX. AITKHH,' HESKETH AND AITKBN are glad to Inform their Customers and tho Public gonerally that having sold tho whole of tholr last year's Stock of Clovers, etc, they aro in a position to Offer an Entirely Now Stock arriving per direct steamor Aorangl, from Lon don, and per Mail Steamer from San Francisco, as undor, all current season's growth, consisting cf- WHITK CLOVER (Trefollum repensl RED CLOVER (Trefolium pretens) ALSYKE CLOVER (Trefolium hybridal COWGRASS (Trefollum perenne) BCARLET CLOVER (Trefollum lncarnatum) TBKFOIL (Medicago tmpuiina) LUCERNE (Medicago satival ALFALFA 'Medicago Chilians) TIMOTHY (Phleura Prateuis) CRESTED DOGSTAIL (Cynosurui erlstalasl MISADOW FOXTAIL (Alopecurus pretensU) BHEKPS FESCUE (Festuea ovina) WOOD MEADOW GRASS (Poa nemoralls). PRAIRIE (Bromuß Schrcederl) DCOB GRASS RAT-TAIL (Sporoboluß clongatUß) RYE-GRASS (Scleum perrcne sempervireno) COCKSFOOT (Dactylis glomurata) PURPLE and GREEN TOP ABERDEEN TURNIPS DEVONSHIRE GREY STONE, WHITE STONE, AND GLOBE TURNIPS SWEDE TURNUPS They are also Agents for the Bonedußt as Manufactured by the Auckland Manure Com pany, Sydney Bonedust and Flour, Mineral and Bone Phosphates, Potato and Grass Manures, Peruvian Guano, Nitrate of Soda, and other Artificial Manures; Oats, Maize, Barley. Beans, Paose; Coarse, Fine, and Rock Salt, CObra, and Unseed Caks: New Zealand Flax and Tow. etc. uT c iFITr aTd c~o7, FORT-ST. AND QUEEN BT WIIAUF, STEVEDORES, RECEIVING AND FORWARDING AGENTS. WOOL STORED AND -DUMPED TOR SHIPMENT. BALL&ST SOP-PLIED, ' SUPERIOR CORRUGATED _:_N_S. ™ 3. LA-EAN Has for Sate ft number of the abovo, with Tape, Sady fo? use. price 86e, at his Shop, Wellooloy- Street East <_o_t door to Crowther'a StolM Largo Quantltltß of Spouting, Ridging, and Down Pipe, always to Stock. Verandah Iron CTrved ii the .hortoat notice. Country ord^ SdH alwayi receive his prompt attention. I_K_ Wmahar. alwuys oa hand- , T HENDERSON, HOUS.U!, SHIP, SIGN, AND GENERAL DECORATIVE PAINTER. Wo. H. Wywr>r''x-«TP»«'T. PAPERHANGINGS, W. PHILLIPPS & SON HAVE RECEIVED. EX LATE ARRIVALB 185-P A C X A G E S—lßs CONTAINING 85,000 ROLLS OF PAPERHANGINGS, CONSISTING OV NEW PATTERNS For Drawing, Dining, Bedrooms, mjj^^ Staircase, suitable for the Manßi^u'- Cottage. BEAUTIFUL DESIGNS, r AND BEST VALUE EVER OFFERED It, m PAPERHANGINGa J 916—PACKAGES—918 0 SCRIMS AND HESSIANS *' PIRATE AND SHEET GLASS, WHITE n LEAD OILS, TURPS, VARNISHES. J AND ALL TRADE SUNDRIES. P W. JPHILLIPPS & SON, 8S AND 97, QUEBN-STEEE..



mo PLUMBERS AND THE PUBLIC. Wo having imported a largo Pipe Cutting and Screwing Machino, are prepared to cut or screw all sizes of pipe up to 3-inoh on the most reason able terms. PAUL AND SCHENK. Lieenscd Plumbers, Albert-street. hAT X ~AN D EAWC ET T „ UNRIVALLED £4 4s SUIT! £4 Is SUIT I 1 For Quality, for Choapnoss, for Stylo, and Good Workmanship, STANDS UNRIVALLEDI Their Motto is: FULL VALUE FOR CASH. Call and Soe tholr CHOICE STOC_ of BCOTCH AND COLONIAL TWEEDS. PLATT AND FAWCETT, TAILOBS, Kahanuaiiai-b Road. OLD-FASHIONED TEA may be ob tained at 2s Id per lb at Boulton's City and Suburban Supply Stores, corner of Liver powl-street and Karangahnpo ltoad. N.B.— Uoud Tea. Is 10d. "XTEW ZEALAND IRON AND STEEL JLI COMPANY (Limited). Tho unallotted Shares of tho first issuo in this Company aro offered to tho public ut par, until tho llfteintli of January next, after which date no Shares will bo allotted oxeept at Biich an advance as may be determined upon. Present Applicants will have the privilege of participating in future issues of Capital (tor enlargements of the works as tho requirement, of the trado may demand) in proportion to tho Shares held by them at par value. Applications to be addressed to the Secretary, at tho Company's Oftlco, Port-street, who will furnish forms of application and furthor infor mation. JA3. MACFARLANE. Sec. SCORIA ASH. SCORIA ASH TO BUILDKHB AND CONT'tACT»HB. I am prepared to supply (or dollvor) from Three Kings Scoria PJt, in any quantity, Coarse, Medium, and Scrcoued, in Auokland Suburb* and Ouohunga. Ordors can be left with Jaa. Mackle, Coachbulldor, Victoria street; or the undersigned. Ooohungq, Jan. 9,1885, ffn. BRIERLT, Phil. F. Hannken Chas. F. Hannken (Lato In tho employ of (Lata) in the employ *t Messrs I. D. Nathan Mrs J. Smith, Draper, and Company), Quoon .troet). ~OEQ to Intimate to their frionds ond tho ■*-* publio generally, that thoy will, on SATURDAY NEXT, DECEMBER 20, Open thoso Premises In UPPER QUEEN-STREBT, New occupied by Mossrs Smith and Caughoy, with a LARGE and WELL-ASSORTED STOCK OK DRAPERY, CLOTHING, &c„ _0., BOOOJIT FOR CASH, And hopo, by strict attention to businoss com". blncd with a long wholesale and retail oxperi once, to merit _ fair share of tholr patronage. All Goods marked in plain flguros, and at such prices that must defy competition. Country ordors will receive prompt attention. Parcols forwarded to all parts of tho North Island. HANNKEN BROTHERS, &C Sec, No. 300. UPPER QUEEN-STREBT (Lato Mossrs Smith and Caughoy's Promises). •« ri A L L E D BACK. *V„WMARKKT J.JOTEL. NEWMARKET. GEORGE 11. EASTON Begs to notify to his old Frionds and Customers and tho General Public that he ha. romuncd the Proprietorship of the above- well-known and select Suburban Hotel, and that the business will bo conducted under his personal super vision, and on tho same linos which caused his former rctrime to bo so satisfactory, popular, and successful, and trunts they will again favour him with their kind patronage. T~~ HE UNION STEAM SAW, MOULD ING, SASH, AND DOOR COMPANY (LIMITED), WHOLESALE DEALER. IH TIMBER, DOORS, SASHES, AND TURNERY. MJPPLIRS IN WHOLESALE LOTS, From Bush Mills, by dlreot deliver* at any Publio Wharf in Auckland, BUILDING MATERIAL IN EVERY FORM, Including MOULDINGS. And from Mechanics' Bay Yard and Factory, TIMBER, MOULDINGS, DOORS, SASB-S, SPECIAL JOINERY, FRETWORK, AND TURNERY. IMPOBTANI TO BUILDERS, OONTBAOXOBS, CABINETMAKERS, AND JOINERS, A SPECIALLY BELECTED STOCK OF JOINERS' TIMBER, From the Company's Tairua Mill, thoroughly seasoned and ready for working up, is always kept in Stock at-Mcchanics' Bay Yard, and can be secured in Lots to suit Customers" requirements. TAIRUA TIMBER Is well known as the BEST JOINERS' TIMBER EX THE MARKET STORAGE ACCOMMODATION Afforded B_ arrangement in At-OHAIQO. *■' Bay Yard. 80RTING-UP ORDERS Eieouted from Mechanics' Bay Yard with out delay. QUOTATIONS AND PATTKRN BOOKS On application at MECBANICB' BAY OR CUSTOMS STHr fffir 4 _A Ik w V« I HOBSON-STBEE- Jl V^> j_*Jr (IASH AND DEFERRED PAYMENI J TAILORS, DRAPERS, MILLINERS, MANTLE-AND HABIT-MAKERS, HOBSON-STRKM. We respectfully Invite attention to our Largi 3tock of NOVELTIES for the present Season. ' Our Great Variety and Choice of the Be. Fabrics, with tho Skill and Talent we now em ploy, and tho groat success of our efforts to pro , auco Superior Garments, Perfcot in Fit, and 1 Unexcelled in Cut and Style, gives us every confidence in lospectfully soliciting the favour Of a visit. All Tweeds thoroughly shrunk before being , made up, and Fit and Workmanship > Guaranteed. The Deferred Payment System has been ou»d to be a great boon, by enabling those with limited incomes to procure necessaries il he easiest possible way. ALL GOODS ARE MARKED IN PLAIN FIGURES. C_h Customers recelvo 5 per cent. Discount one shilling in the ponnd Bterling) on all parcels' t 30s and unwards. INSPECTION INVaTED, * XSA-SOARS PASS CHI DOOB.



Land and -State Agents. bamoel vaim:.] tJonN EoooijAa V ailb & Douglas (Late Samokl Vailk), HOUSE, LAND, AND ESTATE AGENTS, LAND AND KSTATft AUCtIO.NEfiRS, REAL ESTATE VALUATOJi3, BROKERS UN'''Till ''"IE LAND TRANSFER A O T, SHORTLAND STREET (Next the Post Office), BA.NK.ESi Bank o* N_w South Wales. Soe also our advortlsoment in "N.Z. Herald and " Wookly Nowb.") MORTGAGES BOUGHT. Comfortablo COTTAGE of 4 rooms and large room underneath; water laid on; olobc to Three Lamps; allotment 33 x 100. Prico, £300, nnd very easy torms of payment cou _. bo arranged.—Vaile & Douglas, HoHScand Estate Agonts, Sliorlland-Btrcot, 1309 COTTAGE of 0 rooms in a good situation noar to town : allotment 33 x 100; planted with fruit trees, all in full bearing. Price, £230.— Vaile & Douglas, House and Land Agonts, Sliortlund-street. 1100 Nice littlo FA KM of 8;l acres within IS nillos of Auckland, uti main road, closo (to church and school and railway stution; all fenced; half in grus:; und hnlf in crop; new Houso of 1 rooms. Price, £300.—Vaile and Douglas, Lund and IWate Agents, Shortland street (next, the Poal-oillce). 1108 HOTEL.—Splendid Family Hotel, contain ing 30 rooms, all now and well-built of brick and cemented front, together with large public hall, and every convenience, situated in a thriving township, clcme to railway, Sec, Btablo ia connection with hotel, and the Whole doing a good trade—Price and terms on appli cation to Vailo _ Douglas, Houso and Estuto Agents. Shortland-street. 1373 SPLENDID BUSINESS ALLOTMENT on tho Ponsonby Road, in commanding posi tion, and of good sito. Prico low. Torms easy.—Vaile and Douglas, Land and Estato Agents, Shortland-strcbt. BUILDING ALLOTMENTS, NEWTON, Ii lots eaoh, 2 of them having frontnires of 60 foot by a depth of 110 feat, and tho otherß front ages of 10 feet by same depth. Prico low, and torniß easy, aa mny bo arranged.—Vailo and Douglas, Land and Eatate Agonts, next tho Poßt-olUco, Shortiand-streot. 1372 SMALL FAjiM of 14 acres, vory suitable for a working man; all in cultivation; rich land; Houso of 3 rooms and kitchen, stablo, &c Price, £200. 1300 CHEAP LITTLE HOMESTEAD, 14 acres, East Tamaki: all in grass and crop. Cottage of 3 rooms and small one of 2 rooms. £200. 1383 PARTLY IMPROVED FARM cf 132 aorca. all fenced; 15 aores in grasß. Splondid position for fruit farm ; deep wator frontage ; close to town. £o per acre. 13(53 £300 — GOOD LITTLE WATERSIDE FARM of 112 acreß, with largo run adjoining; 25 to 30 acros in cultivation; splondid placo for fruit growing, 'forms easy. — Vaile and Douglas, Land and Estate Ageta, Shortland- Btreet : Immediate possession. 1286 £220—COTTAGE of 4 rooms, with allot ment 33 x 98(L, neat garden, and closo to tho tram-lines.—Vailo and Douglas, House and I ILand Agonta. Shortland-Btreet. 1352 £300-Very Convenient COTTAGE of 4 rooms and scullery, allotmont 32 x 80ft. within quartor of an hour's walk from Queon-stroot. —Vailo and Douglas, House, Land and Estato Agonts. noxt P. 0.. Shortland-Btreet. 1302 -4?00A— NEAT COTTAGE 10 mm H_s^/_//V\F utoß walk from Poßt-ofllce. A Bargain.—Vailo and Douglas, Land and Estato Agenta, Shortlnnd-atreet £650—HOUSE of 5 rooms and Kitchen, gas and water laid on.&o.; workshop 21 x 11, Allotmont, with frontage of 33 feet to Upper Union-etrcot, and frontage to Nelson-street of Si foot,—Vaile and Douglas. Land and Estate Agents, Shortland-Btreet. TO INVESTORS.— Tar Salo, a First-rate Investment—StoroMidDwelling-housoLeisod for 5 years to a _oim tenant: rent, 32s Od per wook. Large imi4 .eminodious Store and Dwelling - houso of Six Rooms In good thoroughfare, close to dty.—Apply Vailo and Douglas, House, Land, and Estato Agonts, Shortland-fctrect. £3 PER FOOT—Splendid Building Sito, near tramway towiirns; 132 x 271 feet.— Vailo and Douglaa, Lund Agante. Shortland _ aJroot^noxtG^mop-^Jju'ALLOTMENT, 06 1X "il'Moot, together with dwelling-houßO, stabloa, &c., conveniently situated, within 7 minutes' walk of Port-offloo, and Buitable either for private residence. Bites, or for bußi nosß purposos; prico moderuto. Tonus eaßy. —Vailo and Douglas, Land and Houbo Agents, Shortland-Btreet. ~,132' £630—NEW HOUSE of 6 rooms, with out houßO, tanks, &c., and allotment GG Jl!8, volcanlo soil; convenient tituation. — Vailo and Douglas. Houso and Land Agent Short land-stroot. «..,,,_ v 7 __, £500—Capital Watoraido FARM, of 90 acres, about half rich alluvial flat, 30 aeroa in grans. Houoc of 4 rooms, dairy, Bhodß, Sec— Vailo and Douglas, Land Agonts, Shortiand streot. 1227 C. H. O BMOND' LAND AND MONETARY AGENT, 116, QUKKS-BTRKET (Adjoining B. Tonka and Co.'s). TELEPHONE N 0...185. Bankkrs : National Bank of Now Zealand (Limited). Mortgages and Loans Negotiated. Ronta and Interests Collected, Monoy Invested on Fli'st-olnsaSoourltles with out obargo. Eetatoß managed for übaonteoß. Valuations and Arbitrations undortakon. Native Land affairs specially understood. 'oubob to l_it and Properties for Salo placed on my Hat free of charge. Every description of landed property bought or sold to order. Largo sums to lend on Hrat-olasß seouritloa. QITV p"R~0 FIBIII a. STORKS.-Several largo ones In commanding positions: evory information on application. STORE AfiD COMFORTABLE HOUBE In a flrst-olaBS leading position; both water and gaa laid In; a fine opening for someone. Prioo. £500. with terma. ALLOTMENT, SHORTLAND-STREET-Large frontage and very deep; splendid business Bite. Sites of this description (doublo front- I age) aro vory hard to obtain anywhere oloso to Queen-street. This site Bhould at onco com mand tho attention of persona requiring a grand portion so near the Post-office. BROWN-STRKET, PONSONBY - A Capital and very convenient Six - roomed House almost now; nico allotment; pretty viow. Price, £425, with torms to buR. PONSONBS*— Very pretty Seven-roomed Villa Residence (now); gas and water; every con venience. Price. £425. NEWTON, SYMONDS-STREET SIDE-Vory Comfortablo Eight-roomed House Oust tho sort of houso there is so much inquiry for at preaent), closo to Queen-street; gaß and water; large allotmont; nice view, and d_*_p;** T Q! L BT> CONVENIENTLY - SITUATED 8 - ROOMED HOUSE, Victoria Avenue; ront, lis per SEVERAL COMFORTABLE AND PLEA SANTLY-SITUATED HOUSES at low rent to good tenants, QUBURBAN pROPERT ES. £310 -VERY COMFORTABLE 4-ROOMED COTTAGE, convenient dlstanoo from town i Mount Eden district; evory oonvonienco. and nice allotment: oasy torms of paymon;. NOPTH BHOUH—-Two flrut-olasß Allotmento, oommandlng a vory pretty view, in rapidly rising locality, close to the wharf. £» 16b per _B3fs°o° FOB AN si.ROOMED HOUSE and good allotment, situated near Mr Morley's Store an the Great North Road. A ohanoo soldom met MOTOJT EDEN, VIEW BOAD—Ono of tho Prottießt Houses in the district, built on an allotment 50 x 250, commanding a pleasant viow-garden tastefully laid out, built and finished in a very superior mannor; should bo Inspected to bo appreciated; contains^ five rooms, exclusive of cupboards and pantries. Price ow and terms easy. FIVK ACRES, Aye miles from town ; northern aspect; £30 por aero. Thia is the property for an industrious man ; terms to suit. TEN ACRES, samo as abovo. House to suit will be built on doforrod paymont system, if SEVERAL 3 to 7-ACRE SECTIONS, suitable for Market Gardens; good soil; convenient to town: good road frontage, 3J miles from town: great prospective value; easy terms. Money advanced to build with, repayable SITES tor a G_NTLKMAN'S RESIDENCE to be obtained near Auckland; the size of tho Bite would bo about 300 x 200 foet, MOUNT ROSKILL (Valley RoAdl-A good 6-roomed House on a Largo Cornor Allotment; Q _ ADSTONE gSTATK. 10a PER FOOT AND UPWARDS.-AU the Unsold Portions of that most conveniently situated property known as tho Gladstone Est ite. This Estate, situated bo close to town, and from any portion of which the views are .unsurpassed, is now Subdivided into Largo Allotments. These allotments are not 33 x 99, but have large frontages and still larger depth. The prices aro such that almost any person may obtain their own freehold at a nominal cost. Should torms be any inducement, the owner ia prepared to accept a third cash, the balance to remain for 3 or 5 years at 0 per cent, per annum. The inducements which this pro perty offers to any persons requiring a nice Residence Sito or a Splendid Investment art manifold. Fancy being able to purchase t Grand Allotment closo lo town for 10s pel foot Soil semi-volcanic, views unrivalled within 5 minutes' walk of a railway station trams to pass in the immediate vicinity, buaei constantly; church and school convenient i gas and water mains within 100 feet of the pro perty; post-office and telephone within a littli distance; no clearing required. Plans ant every Information may be obtained at tin office of the undersigned



Educational. MR MA X TIN SWALLOW PHOF'ESSOR OF MUSIC, 100. GKBY-STRflBU'i Terms: Tho Quarter cf 12 Lessons paid in advance. HiO'iraweok 3 Guineas j(-hour a f. uei: 1 Guineaa 1 honr a r.'O'-t' S Guineas Singlo Lc^sonfi ; Ono Guinea Kach „ -jj— |r---jj---0 g q J GENERAL AND MRS STODDARD'S BOARDING AND DAY-SCHOOL for VOUNC LADIES will UK-OPEN February 2nd. Little Boys ulso received. The Edueatioi comprises: English in all branches, Ilafin French, Drawing, Painting in Water Colour; and Oilfl, and Needlework. Music, Singing Calisthenics, and Dancing Extras. ;tET.Situation elevated and, very healthy. ISS DONOVAN, Teacher of PinSo forte, Pitt-street.—Miss Donovan will b< prepared to receive her pupils on Wednesday the 11th. Term commences. Vacancies for < few pupils. EDUCATIONAL HOME for Yeun* Children, Ruesoll-trtreet, Paraell. Board Ing and Day School, conducted by tli'e Miss*! Rogers. Bu.tles rosumed February 2rid References to parents of i_t__i_, 10.SS LIT«_FIELD'S "Sokeel wiH re AVJL open on MONDAY next, Jaaiiai. ISth —180. Grey-street. TT-LWC_ni_rPOSIT(.IIY AND CI_'CU J? LATINO LIBRARY. VICTORIA ROAD DEVONPORT.—Mies Wrea wishes to mcci with an Experienced Person to join her ir establishing a Dressmaking and Unaercloihing Busineea, or te take part of a House Unlur' nished. OIL AND WATER-COLOUR PAINT ING. Mr BALL lias recommenced giving LensoqE In the above Arts. Terms *t Mr _eoch, or of Mr Ball, Mogflt Roßklll Road."'' MISS J. O'HANLON, Artiste In every kind of Arlislie Work. Tormsfor PupllS, including Materials: Wax Flower* (per lesson! 2s fki; Frpit do .2s Gc* Imperial Marblo Work do., 2s Od ; Leather Work do., 2s Gd ; Metalican Lustro Painting do.. 2s Gd. Not including Materials: Lace Honiton (Point and Rorttan), Silk Embroidery (pUln and raised!, Crewel Wotk, Paper Flowers. Braiding. Heading, Raiaod Wool Work. Soed Work, Shell Work, Appliquo, &c . each I s Gd pfcficsoon. MiBS O'Han lon Is preparod to eiccuto.any orders promptly and satisfactorily.-Address COOMBES'S AR CADE, Que«n-stra«t. Money. IW-OTICE OE REMOVAL: THE VICTORIAN LOAN AND DISCOUNT AGENCY HAVK REMOVED TO OFFICES NEXT DOOR TO MR T. OLIPHANT, Solicitor, HIGH-STREET. _i_*___lii_-_ TO LEND In EU_<-of from 3& Olf IF V £50 upwardß.-Apply Wm. S. Cochrane Coohrane's Auction Mart, 185, Queon atreet. MONEY TO LEND on Freehold Securities.—A. BuonANAN, Solicitor. St. Mungo Chambera (opposite Bank of New Xenland). "&Tnt__Y_.3bC»_ J^N.D „osi.Mnti "' W. COLEMAN, Solicitor, National Insuranco Buildings. 'A/fONEY LENT ON PROMISSORY iVt NOTES, HOUSES. FURNITURE. 60. HILLS DISCOUNTED DAILY. MORTGAGES NEGOTIATED. JOHN W. HARDEE, Land, Commission, and Estatk Agbni, high-street. auokland. ONEY TO LEND, in sums of £25 and upwards, at current rateß-ot interest. Apply to PETER OLIPHANT v Solicitor, HSgh-Btecet. _ ONEY TO LEND, at a moderate rate ot lnteiost.—Apply to JACKSON & RUSSELL, Solicitors. Sh»rt»& _Patreet. MONEY TO LEND at cv_w"»t rates «f lntoros_-l_iflhley and Jackson, Queen- V O^DOiT^OAN~AND DISCOUN *-* COMPANY. HIGH-3TJIEET. NEXT TO ATKINS PRINTIN-? OFFICE, £5 to £1,000. This Company grauts Loan, on PERSONAL SECURITY, ON FREEHOLD AND LEASEHOLD SECURITY, FIRST AND SECOND MORTGAGES, cr dn any available Bcourity, repayable in WEEKLY OR MONTHLY INSTALMENTS, or In any way to suit the Borrower. Loans may bo repaid at the rate of Sixtienoe pet woek in the Pound. Bills Discounted at ourront Rates. Bank of England Notes and Australian Bank Notes Bought. All communications strldtly coofldootlal. LONDON LOAN AND DISCOUNT CO., HIGHSTRE_T (Next to Aticin's Printing Office). TNDUSTRIAL AN» PROVIDENT PER -1 *wffitm^&®&& Bomer of Queen-street and Vuloan __.«. INVESTMENT DEPARTMENT. W__ 1 por oont, interest (payable half-yearly) aai part ioip a^p lngroms ipAKTMsNT# • Interest allowed on deposits for: 12 monthß . « P« ••?{• 8 months J V__* <£_[_£. 1 days' notloo 1 »er cent. BORROWING DEPARTMENT. The Society advances on Ajproyed FreehoM and LealSehold Ptoperty to tho extent of three hSSSS_S matp_V ojf Part or the whole « oulars reduired may b,e obtainod at the Society omcM* GEORGE FRASER, Manager. X"UCKLAND PERMANENT CO i\_ OPERATIVE BUILDING & D_V_S3 MENT SOCIETY. Office: 117, Queen-street. LOANS granted upon approved securities c Froohold or Leasehold Properties in sums c £*>0 to £6 080. principal and interest boing repas ablean _______"at the tollowtag Rbducb; Bates for repayment of each £100 borrowed : I year - - 20 0 101 0 0 2years 7. .- I 0 10 108 6 8 «vnnni 14 7 Ha 15 0 4?ears " A. 11 8 121 6 8 0 years 8 9 138 18 0 Bvears 7 1 ltf 13 8 And in the swiie proportion for smaller ortargor loans. DEPOSITS.—Tho Society recoives Money o Deposit :-Ropayablo at 7 days' notico. 5 pc oont-per annum; repayable in 6 monthß, 6pt cent, per annum. jqhn BATGgR ggcretja^ MONEY TO LEND,-In largo or a_l unms. at usual ratcß ot interest. CONNELL & COOi ER, Sollcltorß,, V-tdcan Lau(h L^ ONDON M.ORTGA&E,- EOAN, AN! DISCOUNT B_NK." ' 50, BHORTLANDSTREET, Aocilaot ' (OppoaiTß A. Ci ark Se Sons' Warehoubi), ! £10 TO £1,000. • Uuon personal, freohold, and leasehold Boourit: ' repayable by Weekly, Monthly, or QuarterJ I Instalments, at Lowest Current Rates ' Advances mado on Furniture without remove i and all classes of Merchandise. • Loans Granted upon Life Policies, Leoaoi- AND iNTKItZSTS UNDER VV ILLB. 3 BILLS DISCOUNTED AT CURRENT RAT_ 3 Loans okwDbtokt of Deeds. Repaymbn: i c. Easy Instalments. r FORMS GRATIS. ; All communication B and inforviows held strict , confidential. s Bank of Ruv^and Notbo Ch u-qihd, \ X LTERATIONS and Additions of eve a /^.description in tlie Building Line.at Lowi Rati, by J. M. Haßlett, Builder, Fortrirtreet.



Sporting pvNEHUNGA RACING CLUB. SUMMER MEETING, ~ SATURDAY, JANUARY 24, 1885. To be held on the f ONEHUNGA RACECOURSE. i ~ ~ Stewards: Messrs Webb, Q^es, Dpre, 3 Rrookfleld, Robinson, Daley, Suttie, -mfhr, '< Wattle, Neilson, Rowe. and Adams, Jy-oai : Mr F-. Lawry. Start BR : Mr 0. C. M.Gije,, . Glerk oi* Scale. :Mr Daley, Clerk o*' . Course :Mr Casey. Handicappers : The , Committee. 'torALizATOR Stsewaiibs : Mesers Howo, Brookfldld, and Qatcs. Timhkbepss: I Mr Dere. TBEAS vi nn« :Mr Broobfiel'd. ! I..MAIDEN PLA__ of 25sovs ; for all hocaee that have nevor wen an advertised race oxr 3 ceedfhgaOsovs. l_raHes. Nomination,2bovs. ' % T.rMLISAO'OR CUP HANDI»AE. wilue "psnvs. and 3©so.w. added; 1 mile. Kowlna tion, Isev.; acceptance, _ov.s. * 3. HURDLE RACE HANDICAP of 45sovs.. second horse to receive osoys. out of*st_ies; o»er nine flights of hurdles. Distance, 2 miles. Nomination, lsov.; acceptance, 2aovs. i '4. ONEHUNGA CUP HANPIGAP of 12550v5.. i fteoond horso to receive 2osovs. lout of tho ; Btakes, third horse osovs. out ef stakes. Dis tance, 1} miles. Nomination, 3sovs.; accept ance, 380 VS. 5. NOVEL RACE of 25sovs. Distance, 1 mile. Minimum weight. Bst. The winner to be the property of the Club, and Bold immediately i after tho race; proceeds to go to the Club. '6. PONY RACE of lOsovs. 1 mile. Catoh weights. Nomination, 10s. 7. PUBLICANS' PURSE HANDICAP of 43sova. Distance, li miles. Nomination, lsov.-; acceptance, Jeovs. i. HACK RACE of lOsovs. 1 mile. Nomina tion, lsov. Bst up. Nominations tot C_p rind iSntdlos, Oeccfiiber 87- General entry and ricceptttace 6_ January iOj 1885. All Nominations to be addressed to the BecreV tftry, Onehunga. ___ RICHARD WEBB. __cre_# „WIU CLOSE l.£>*.fl(Y) / REGISTERED LETTERS & FEBRUARY 24 1886. J **_^-_' 1 TELEGRAMS RECEIVED, DUNEDIN AUTUMN MEETING, 1885. TO BE RUN FEB-I7ARY 26, 1885. 6,000 MEMBERS AT lOs. 137 PRIZES. Each Ticket has Eight Chances, and can obtain a Prize in Each Drawing. DC.VBDIN CUP m r __ a , mIM (10 N'omiuatiens). . „?' '?*■ SH B0!")S- „„. First .. ..£IOOO l***?- " "*£ Second .. .. 500 f__ ii ■■ •' 2X Third .. .. 250 J"J i°- " " |S Starters (aVt, _S .Sat ft " " 1_ I NsirStarterslab't $"' s " " <wn £10ou_i) .. 500 bla* S " •' _ff \ S£2oQ £rsfl j P.O. Orderß preferred. Choq«os must be inaKked correct, and is qKchango added, out- ■ side of Canterbury. \\ ill keep qpen ; until j advertised dite'ef telosing, and seH irrespe.ative of number applied for. If 0,000 is exceeded, all i prizes JscEcnsYd pro rata. < " ROB__.~__OoD." Care of THOS. STAPLETON. Box 235, P. 0., .1 Christehurch. Or, care of JUBAL, FLEMING. City Baths, Colombo-street, Ohristchurch. FIRST PRIZB, mm. 137 PRIZES. £5000. m _____»_ £5000. rvUNEDIN CUE, 1885. WILL CLOSE FEBRUARY 2lTn. TO BE RUN I'EBRUARY 26T8, 1885. OT" 10.000 MEMBERS AT 16s EACH. _» 233 PRIZES. DUWBIN «UP _ . . .hi Ai 40 Nbminatiens. 199 Cash Awards. _ _»Fir.t *12«0 2at«oo ■ ■•«!»9 ©Second 600 4at 50 .. 210,5 Thil- 300 10 at 2a .. 230g Ut Starters (divide I 10 at M ;. 2092 g ab't AW each) 280 40 at IB .. 4«g SNpB-Btartori 40at 8 .. _p. g flit, abt £23 91 at i .. «0o § CaBW J? So _»_. « em) Each Tioloet has Eight Chances, and.can obtain a Prize in each of the Eight Drawings. Please send P.O. Ordors when convenient, and two staaios fer replies. READ^TTiIS 1 Mr Abruiam having retired from the Busi noss, takes this opportunity of thanking the Public 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 jfefee, investors can obtain Names and Addresses of the Three Principal Winners; Names and Addresses of Commit too; and can also inspect Ada 8 Books at all times. ADA MANTUA Caro of Lyons Se Haht, Box 351. Poat-ofßoe. Dunedin. AKAPUNA JOCKEY CLUB HANDICAP, To bo run on January 29th, 1885. 500 SUBSCRIBERS AT 5s EACH, divided aa follows :— First horse.. .. £10 I Starters and non- Second hsrse .. £251 starters (divide) £4» Third horse .. £151 ' If more than 500 tickets are scjld, prizes will he lncrca°ed pro rata. Will positively close on January 28th. Apply to A. WELLESLEY, Care of Chas. F. Andrews, Tobacconist, Wellesley BillitiTd Rooms, Wclleßloy _U The well-known success of A. Wellesley's Consultations, and the manner in which previ ous drawings have been conducted, should satisfy tho public as to the safety of the invest I ment. AD A M B E D E' S CONSULTATION ON TITK DUNEDIN CUP, 1885. 4,000 MEMBERS AT TEN SHILLINGS EACH. t 110 PRIZES ! 110 PRIZES ! I Divided as follows.: * S&hSSo.: i^l 10 Prizes at £20 ..£2OO 3rd Horse .. .. 1001 10 Prizes at £15 .. 150 Starters, divided HOP 150 Prizes at £3 .. 250 " Non-starters, div. 300 -— I Total £000 "Botal .. £14001 ADAM BEDE would particularly draw Sub scribers' attention to the fact that this Con . sulfation wfll bo drawn as soon as full, in the 'i presence qt tho Press and a Committee of Sub- II scribers. Early application of Shares fhould '• ke made br letter, enclosing Two Stamps. i*th D exch*ng2 on Cheques, or by Money Order, Bank Notes, or Drafts. Registered Letters or 5 Telegrams will not on any account bo recctved. It Bank Notes are sent, please use two en _ velopes, ono sealed and placed inside the other. P.O. OrdcriEf'preferred when procurablo. It will greatly cxpodito business if an addressed envelope is enclosed with application. Address- _ Care ci H. N. Abbott, Box No. 2, Post-office, Auckland. tr £5 000 £5,000. liOßt RROGRAMMBS at IDs EACH. FIDELITY COMPANY'S ANXUAL PROGRAMME U ON THE DUNEDIN CUP. 40 HORSES and lis NEW ZEALAND BONDS, Bivftled as f oßows— n lot Horse.. .. £43iM N,Z. Bonds. D __£. - 7* sat«P _ ..£SOO 3rdHo_e.. .. 300 lOatiSO .. .. 000 o_er ß (divided).. 700 20at£20 .. ..400 * 40at £10 .. .. 400 40 at £5 .. .. 200 Total -. .. £3000 Total .. ..£2OOO Total amount of Prizes. .£5,000. Each Ticket has iiL-f Chances, and can obtain a Prize in Each Drawing. 5 Will Close on or about 21th February, 18So. Please add stamps for reply and result. _&" Remittances can be sent as follows :— * 1. Cheques, P.O. Orders, or Bank Notes. 2 Mako crossed cheques, with Is adcel for *> exchange, payable either to a No. or simp yto „ bearer, as printed, but not to any particular * person. If cheques or bank drafts are payable * either to a particular parson or to order, they will be returned to the sender. 3 P.O. Ordem may be sent, but they must be w made payable to Fidelity Company only, and not to any particular person. 4. Registered letters or telegrams CANNOT hi ra replied to. Addreee only as below— rv FIDELITY COMPAN., •at Care of Alfred A. Cameron's Box 251, Mt j wire oi __acu _. pogtH)ffleeiDmnotol



Tenders HELENSVILLE RACES, JANUARY 29, 18S5. Tenders for Publican's Booth, with deposit of £3, Refresh'men' Booth and Cards, with deposit of £1 each, will be r'ceived by the undersigned »P to January 22nd, 1885. THogKHou:< Heleuevillc. ' pt/BLIC WORKS, NEW ZEALAND. | TAKA-KA CAkTIbRIDGE AND ' APPROACHES CONTRACT, COUNTY OF COLLINOWOOD. Written Tenders will be resolved at thiß Office intil Noonef Saturday, the 31st January, 1835, .or the above Contract. They aro to be amrked on thewtslde," Tender for Takaka Cart Bridge and Approaches Contract," and addressed to the Hon. the Mlnißterrfof Public Works, Wellington. Telegraphic tenders, similarly addressed and marked, will be receircd i! presented at any Telegraph Office by Noon of the Bame date, pro vided that written tenders are lodged at any District or Resident Engineer's Office by the same hour. Drawings, Specifications, and General Conditions may be seen at this Oflice and at the Public Worka Offices, at Nelson, Auckland, Christehurch, and Dunedin. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. By command. . „,. . JOHN BLACKETT, Engsneer-in-Chief. Public Works Oflice, Wellington. December 22.1881. TW-EW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. SUPPLY' AND DELIVERY OF LOCO MOTIVES. General Manager's Of Hue, Railway Department - Wellington, Dec. 24,1881. Written Tenders will be received at this Office up to Noon of MONDAY, 10th March, 1.885, for the Supply and Delivery of T_N LOCOMOTTVE ENGINES, to no n_n__eturea lv the Colony of New Zealand. _, _, On and after sth January, 18S5. Drawings may be seen and SpeciffcStioas and Forms of Tender obtained nt the Public Works Offices at Auck land, Wellington. Chrißtchurch, Dunedin, and Invercargill. Tenders to be ad dressed to the Hon. tho Minister of Pflblio Works, Wellington, and to be marked orrtsiae, "Tender tot Loco motives." The lowest or any tonder will not necessarily be accepted. . Telegnaphic Tenders will not bo entertained. By order. J. P. MAXWELL, General Manager N.Z. Railway*. •VTEW ZEALAND POSTAL TE'LE __\ GRAPHS. CONSTRUCTION OF TELEGRAPH LINE. TAUPO TO CAMBRIDGE; I (Tenders aro invited for the supply aiul de livery of 1 "jpo Polob (more or leBa). and delivery only of Material amounting in all to about 32 tonß, for a Line of Telegraph commencing at a point twelve miles north of Taupo, aud thence to Cambridge. Tenders addressed to tho undersigned will be receivable up to noon of the 19th day of January, FBBS. Specifications, General Conditions, and all other information relative to the abovo can be obtained at the Telegrajph-offlce, Auckland; Post-office, Carrfbridge; Post-offlce. Tauranga; Poßt-offioe, Taupo; the Telegraph-office, Napier, and at the General Bost-office, Wellington. Tho lowest or any Tender will not necessarily be accepted. By order of the Commissioner of Tele graphs. C. LEMON. Superintendt Now Zealand Postal Telegrapb.B. Wellington. 29th December, IBBL DOADS TO OPEN UP LANDS X_ BEFORE SALE. Tenders will be received at this Office till noon of TUESDAY, 27th January, 1885. for the Construction of a Bridge with Approaches, and other works on the road between Avondale and the South Whau Township, in terms of plans, specifications, and conditions to be seen at this OfHca. Teniera to be addressed to the Aasiatant Surveyor-Geneual. " For Contract No. 128." The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. S. PERCY SMITH, Assistant Surveyor-General. Survey Office, Auckland, January Bth, 1885. ;_ m O BUILDERS. EXTENSION OF TIME. Tenders will be received until noon of WED-1 NESDAY, January 21, for the Erection and Completion of Residence in Symonds-Btreet. EDWARD BARTLEY. Architect. m O BUILDERS. Tenders will be received until noon of WED NESDAY, the 21st instant, for the Erection of a Villa Residence at Penrose. Plans. &c at No. 9, South British Buildings. EDMUND BELL, Architect m O BUILDERS. Tenders will bo received until noon of SATURDAY, tho 17th inst, for certain Altera tions and Additions to c Residence at Brunts wood, Waikato. , . Plans. Sec. at No. 9, South British Chambers, and at W. M. Douglas, Esq.'s residence. Brunt. Wo° ' EDMUND BELL, Architect O CARPENTEKS, PAINTERS, AND PLUMBERS. Separate Tenders will bo received until four o'clock SATURDAY. 17th instant, for tbe Erec tion and Completion of a Villa in Eden Vale Road. Plans, etc., at residence of undersigned. J. A. WOODWARD. Architect Eden Vale Road. B. 4 R. D 1"""* DEVONPORT WHARF, HOUSE, LAND, and COMMISSION AGENTS, GROCERS, GRAIN, COAL, and FIREWOOD DEALERS. CARTAGE CONTRACTORS. BUELDERS' MATERIAL. POSTS, RAILS. RAILINGS, SHINGLES, AND SANITARY PD?KB. Sco., Sec Sec. PROPRIETORS OF DEVONPORT BRICK YARD AND SCORIA PIT. Board and Residence. BOARD AND RESIDENCE offered to 3 or I Gentlemen, or Lady and Gentle man, in a healthy and pleasant position; no children; terms moderate.—Apply to Mrs Taylor. 3rd house past Surrey Hills Store, Great North Road. BOARD AND RESIDENCE.—Vganey for lady and gentleman, and gentlemen friends ; roo'nis front, large, airy.— Grafton House, Grafton Road, opposite Cboral Hall. ON A VIEW, Karangahape Road.— Board and Residence offered to three pi four Gentlemen, whero every comfort, cfleanh neas, and attention may be relied upon. Terms. 21s per week, including washing.—Apply tt Mrs Moncur, Mona View. References: Mai colmson and Dc Lacy, Tho New Zealand House Land, and Estate Agency, High-street. GOVERNOR BROWNE HOTEL, HOBSON-STREKT. Board and Lodging _ 2fJsperWeeJ SingJeßoom 258porWeol WELLESLEY HOUSE (3 doora from Hobson street), Wellesley street West, Auokland, New Zealand, BOAKD AND RESIDENCE. A Good Table kept, lofty and well-ventilate* Bedrooms, Plunge and Shower Baths, and even convenience to ensure the comfort ef boarder; and visitors. Terms, £1 per week. M. MASON. Proprietress, HOKE, COKE. COKE THE AUCKLAND GAS COMPANY LTD.) Invite Oidere for O.AS COKE. Deliverei Within 1 mile ol tho Works, for Caah; longe listaneeS at proportionate rates :— Sample Sacks of three bushels .. Is Od Five Sacks .. .. 6s 3d Eleven Sacks, or half ton .. .. lis 6d Twenty-two Sacks, or one ton .. 22s 6d The Company 8 COKE is made from the be< Grcymouth Coals; is Biiperior to that mad from Newcastle coals, being free from ston and clinker in a remarkable degree, gives a . REL^iBLE FIRE, CLEARER & HOTTER THAN COAL. \ LIGHTS READILY, and MAKES NO BMOKL. . _OOD FIRE HJ 10 MINUTES. 1 OFFICE: FORT-STREET. <___, . *afUf~ ""-* ——a



l Amusements; A . A BBOTT'S OPERA HOUSB. * .. Z !. Mr ILN. Abbott. Lessee and Managed ~ ■ -Mr G. B. W. Lewis Directress .. .. Mre G. B. W. Lewis TO-NIGHT T (Wednesday? TO-NIGHT! LAST NIGHT 1 LAST KIGHT ! Of the Colobratcd Tragic Artiste, MRS G. B. TV. LEWIS, In her Marvellous Crea_o» ©4 JANE SHORE 1 LART NIGHT I JANE SHORE! „«__. LAST KIGHT The Great SNOW SCENEI LAST NIGHT ! WHO'S TO WIN HIBH TO-MORROW fThursday), JAN. 15, Fir3t Productionin An«kla_d ofMarsden'BCele brated Comedy Drama, CLOUDS ! C">£JS * CLOUDS! CLOWDS! Played only by MRS LEWI3. ttr* received with unprecedented favour, STELLA GORDON Being one of her Unrivalled Charaotera. Musical D_ s«tor .. .. Mr H. WehKberg. j un. j Prices—ls, 2s 63, awl Is; ■ . . . _. wt .. Box Plan at LennreTs/ Day Tickets at Abbot, m °te ' S. W. DODGE, Baainess Manager. ~\~VC ELAND T ABi£RN AC L_. GRAND CONVERSAZIONE, IN AID OP THE BUILDING FUND", WILL BE HELD 3H THE CHORAL HALL, SYMONDS-STREET. On THURSDAY and FRIDAY, JANUARY 15 and 16,1885. INS TRUMENTALiu"s7a RigTMAB LIMELIGHT EXHIBITION AT INTERVALS." Graphoscopes, Microscopes, Pbo*ogr»phs, Pictures, Chess atid Draught*. VOCAL MUSIC. COOKERY COMPETITION. Jy ' ■ RKFRESHMENTB A^D FRyn\ SALE of ARTICLES, and WORK. Tea, half-past five to half -past aixV Tic_s__ Tea, Is. AMUSEMENTS (Various). Recitations by W. E. Rico and other Menda. Admission. Is. Doors open three to half-past five, and half-post sis to ten. IRKENHEAD WESLEYAN CHURCH. FRUIT PICNIC. SATURDAY, JANUARY lira, 1865. IN MR PICKERING'S PADDOCK, BIRKENHEAD. A Steamer will leave Queen-street Wharf at _ p m.. and Birkenhead at fi.SOand 7 30 v.n._ For the convenience of intending visitors from North Shore, the Bteairisr will leave that Wharf at l._> p.m. and Queen-street Wharf at 2 p.m. Tickets, Is fid each, to include passage to and from Birkenhead, may be obtained from MeBSiT Jno. Edson, T. MeMaster, and T. Saddle. , . _____T For Bale. , FOR SALE, an Old Established Grocery Business; lowreot; lonf? lease, Btoek and fittings; about£lso.-Apply A^H. Nathan. _ FOITSALE, pretty little Five-_roomerl House and Garden close to the Choral Hall—Guv Tronchard. 83, Que _-Btreet, F~ OR SALE, at Ellerslie, 2 acrw in grass, level, double frontage.-ApplJ' (by fetter) to J. Brabazon, Mt Eden. FOR SALE, a 10-feet Pulling Boat.— Apply H. S. Hall, Lower Queen-street XflOR SALE, a 6-ton Yacht, "^ I___ll_*- __ OR " SALE, real goocT spring-cart Horse, guaranteed staunch and quiet— Aunly to A. and R. Eaton., Co-tnercc-Btreet. F~~ OR SALE, 3-roomed Cottage and Allotment in William-street, near St. Jamea' Church; price.£2c3.-Appjy Roan ErtL. FOR SALE, McCaulay street, 6 roomed House, only£l«>; also, new J-roomrd House, £210, off Newton Road, a bargaln.-H Partington, Land Agent. FOR SALE, a bargain, good BlooVof 4,500 Acres, one day's easy Journey from Auckland City: virgin.soil; suitable** eattft or sheep run or for cutting up intofar»B. Also. Mveral Properties, 25 to 900 Acres, to TawmaW District -For full particu a_ WW, to A. C. _ iokea and Co., Ltctnfled Land &oker*,New Plymouth. L_ RICHMOND. -Allotments f»r ft&le, a few minutes from Tramway.-J. L. Boy lan. Boylan and Lundon. , RENDALL PLACE, Eden Terrace, rirust be Sold a Bargain. Houeo of 6 rooms, weU flnishod. and nearly new ;l_aaeho!dAllot ment; low ground rent. Price only ma.— Apply J. R. Sanderson, Auctioneer, Queen-st -pESIDENCE, PARNELL. FOR SALE, the comfortable Residenqp, the jroperty of J. M. Dargaville.Eßq.,_well situated St corner of York-street, Bradford-street, aad Salisbury-Btreet, There are 13 Rooms, consist ing of very laree Drawing-room. Dining-room, Nursery, best Bed-flbm, etc., with aU con veniences; splendid view over harbour. The Grounds contain about OneAcro, tastefully laid cut with flowers and shnfba. Good Tenniß Ground, in capital order. APP BAMUEL COCHRANE AND .SON, Auctioneer B, FOR SALE (Symonds-street), a Large- Leasehold Allotment. 68 x 125, nearjthe Choral Hall. Rent, only £30 per annum. This allotment, owing to its position and o'oee Pjoju mitytoQueen-Btreet.is adniirablyjdto_i*4for a gentleman's residence. Price. «lopv Terms can be arranged.-Malcolnißon and De Lacy, The New Zealand House, Land, and Estate Agency, High-street . ■ FO R S A L. B, GENERAL STORE AND BAKERY. The above Business, situated in a pmulpus district close to railway station, within 3* miles distant from Auckland, is now offered.tor imme diate disposal. The premises are held on lease at a low rental, with several acres ot apod cul tivated ground. There is a profitable trade doing?and satisfactory reasons can bej. yon for the owner retiring. Value of stock about £300, and to an approvedjrarcbaser ca_*be arranged. W. L. MITCHELL ■ Coo_bea'B Arcade. Queen-street. _ }I\QK SALE, 3 fine Boats, suitable for ' Sailing or Pulling, having evcrythJHg complete; must be sold.—Apply City BStn koeper. ; ImOR SALE, a Saddlery Business, doing JC a good trade in the rising township of la Awamutu. For further particulars apply to H. Braco _ Co., High-street, or G. D. HMnter. Te Awamutu. . FOR SALE, a Bakery, doing a good trade in Waikato.—Apply Robert Damb, ' 35. Queen-strqpt. ' OR SALE, just completed, a Groomed House, including bathroom and other conveniences ; situated within 100-fett of Pon -1 sonby Road.—For owner . address apply to Si ab 1 Office; ON SALE, Ground Mortar (delivered in town or suburbs), 200 casks Portland " Cement, Plaster of Paris, Fireclay (by'tonor lb), * Fire Bricks, &c—R. Jenkinson, Builder. Lome» --» Btrect. ! SUBURBAN ALLOTMENTS. — For , K_> Private Sale, Eight Allotments fronting tho Richmond Avenue ; prioe required, JOs the foot.—Alfred Backland. __ I ___ INSMITH'S and Plumber's Business for Salo, situate in a prosperous township; 1 capital opening for an industrious man with a J little money.-Apply to E. Porter &»o„ Iron j mongers. Auckland. i • |^| E V O N P O R T. FOR SALE—A Bplendid Six-roomed Houao within 3 minutes' walk of Devonport Wharf: 1 also, several email Cottages. — Apply R. &_. f Duder. ; ' "COR SALE, New Carriages, First-class JD Ladies' Phseton. Doe Cart medium-siza Delivery Cart, and Strong Station Waggon.—W . and E. Hasten. Coachbuilderß, Wakefleldjiitreet OR SALE, Bug-»ieß, as fOUoflg.:—l Telescope (hooded*. 28ingle Seats (heoded), 1 Turnover Seat; also. Waggons, Spring'Oarts, etc.; several Seta of good e.cond-hand Buggy Harnesß.—Apply Thames Carriage and Dray Factory, Victoria-Btreet. , ■_ . "lilOR SALE, a new 10-roome"d HouTse.— , X? Apply H. Rogers, Lincoln-street, Pon sonby. ' FOR POSITIVE SALE, a mice little Farm of 10 acres, part in grams, all fenced and an eight-roomed House ujKin it; 3 miles from Railway Station, and 11 miles from town; also, a good Farm at Whangaiel, 320 acres, nearly au fenced in, part in good^graßS,.and part bush, good Cottage, Outbuildings and Orchard; the sheep and cattle can sit her be taken at !i valuation or otherwise; a low price win be le token for tho lot.—Apply to John Soppet, House it and Land Agent. No. 8. Queen-street T^v E "V (5 N P O R T. FOR SALE—Choice Allotmonta situated on the Vauxhall Road, with magnificent view, good frontage, and within easy, distance ot steamer. Price very low: terms easy. — For full particulars apply to Lilewail Bros., House and Land Agents. Post-office Store, Devonport. H~ OTEL FOR SALE.—Tho undersigned aro instructed, in consequence of the iH neas of the proprietor, to offer for immediate Bale, the Freehold of tho old established Exchange Hotel, Onehunga. Terms very, easy. Particulars on application to the Pro _ prietor, or J. M. & J. Mowbray, Land » Agents, Auckland,