The Auckland Evening Star.

VOL. XXVI.—No. 5,454.

AUCKLAND, N.Z., MONDAY, JANUARY 12, 1885

PRICE: ONE PENNY,



Btiippinsi , t- B^A^IFIC MAILSTWAM •■''\ ' -^THROUGH THK UNITEL "«iiafc--I .t&w»-- ypATKS OK AMERICA, VIA HONOLULU. TO GREAT BRITAIN. ■~Acr Pnßtal Contraf' W.III tho Goverumenta ol 0 Wow Zealand and iVew South Waioo. I'RflsonKcr booked through to Liverpool. 1 itao Paris, via tho Great Overland Road yin tho Steaniors of the Atiwitlo Jnes from NowJ^ork. \" Date of Dato of Stoamer. (Tons. Sailing to Sailing to j Sjdney Frisco. ""1885. Onorabout 1883. >7oolnnil!a . ... 3,200 Jan. 10 Feb. 3 ritvof Sidney 3 100 Feb. 7 MarehS A^h^!!°°^j. :V-'W starch 7 March .11 FARKS 1— Urotjilaaa £S1 and upwards qt^rai'O 7.7. *-"s 3s M aßli upward* Btat-olftss to San Francisco £40 gjpvstfe £3° Tnrowrh Cabin Passengers are permitted to lay ovTr at Honolulu, or any of tho cilies of the United States, not te oxcoed sue months. Hnnelal Through Bills of Lading issued on WMI shipped for New York. Boston. &c.. either by rail or via Panama, by Paciiic Mail S.S. Co.'s St Noms OWpping Orders will bo issued after 4 p m. on the day bo?oro tho sailing of stoamors for San ratos and all othor Information apply to BnowN CAMPBELL ft CO., Lowor Queon-Btreet and Shortland street. ~~T^- _ rvRIENT LINE. JBBjS&BBr Under contract with tho New aont j, vVales Govorumen for %TfXvlnVs"amshlps belonglnß to the Orient Co. and tho Paeillo Co. will leavo BVTiNEY and MELBOURNE on tho under- Sned dStes for LONDON, via ADELAIDE. glflaO. GARCIA (atstoamor's option). SUEZ: ---" Stoamer. From Sydney. From Melb'urne. gsr fits asf P,Sa' Feb. 14 Feb. 20 A Fob.2S March 6 w And fortnightly theieatter. Through fares to London, ess to £75. Passongors aecuro speoial advantages by booking ttrough from New Zualand. Seopnd- X passengers by Orient stoamer are provided SsSoon passages to Sydney or Melbourne. I^SSAQKS FROM LONDON.-SpoclaHaolH ties atrbrded for bringing oat Friends and Relatives by pro-payment of the passago-money RETURN TICKB.TS, available for U months, aro issued at the following rates 1- First Saloon £1" piSSSfBOOKKD THROUGH-WLON DON at Reduced Kates. OF NEW ZEAL.VND (LIMITED), Agents in New Zealand. FTTNION STEAMSHIP U COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND (LIMITED). TIME TABLE. — January. 00A3T PORT 3 (from Manukan). Steamer, j Date of Sailing. j Train. Hawka 1 Mon.. 13.4 p.m. I — (if mail arrived) ROTORUA I Tues., 20,10 a.m. IS. 10 a.m. FUFOISBORNE, NAPIKII, WELLINGTON, LYrrKLTON, AND PORT CHALMJBiRS (from Auckland). Wairahapa I Thurs., 15. noon I — Botomahana I Thurs.. 22. noon I - FOR MELBOURNE (VIA BLPI'D. Wairakapa* I Thurs., 15, noon I — Botomah'na* I Thurs., 22, noon I — 'Calls at Hobart. {Calls at atdfora Sound. ' FOR SYDNEY. T» ANAU I Tues., 13, 5 p.m. I — RINOAKOOMA I Wed.. 21. noon I — ITOH tfISBORNK, NAPIBK, AND WEL- Ljf.NGTON. BoutilCross 1 Taes., 20. 5 p.m. I — FOX SUVA AND LKVUKA. Arawata I Mon.. 12,5 p.m. I — _FOK|_KUBSELL_AND_ KAW^KAWJ. ABiWATA I Alon., 12. 5 p.m. I — "EXCURSION TICKETS.-During the months Of December, January, and February, F-xcur- Blon Tickets sill bo Issued at Reduced Rates, available tor return until 31st March, 1535. Cargo must be booked and alongside TWO HOUKS before advertised timo of departure. Passage Tiokots must be token at the Com pany's Office (Auckland Branch), corner of Queen and Customs-streets. o IVTORTHERN STEAM fc^nps JX SHIP CO. (LIMITED). Is.^XSV Time Table.- January. mK-&- NJ& (Weather and other Ciroum P^""*l^*^ stances Permitting). 1 FROM QUEEN-STRKET f WHARF. THB QniCKBST, OHBAPEBT, AND KABIBBT BOUTB. Tourists can avoid the todlons and rough overland journey by taking passage in the Northern Steamship Company s new and fast Iteamers Clansman and Wellington, which "eavo Auckland alternately every Monday and Thursday, at 7 p.m.. arriving at Tauranga at B o'clock on the following morning, when a Coach under mail contract leaves immediately after breakfast for the Hot Lakes, passing through the Veaey Stewart Settlement, arriving at Ohinemutu at two p.m. same day. FOR TAURANGA AND BAY OF PLENTY PORTS. BTEAMEB. I PATg OF BAILINO. Clansman Monday, 12, 7 p.m. Clansman Thursday, 15, 7 p.m. ■Wellington Monday, 19.7 p.m. Wellington 1 Thursday, 22, 7 pm. Clansman Monday, 26. 7 p.m. Clansman | Thursday, 29,8 p.m. Wellington | Monday, Feb. 1, 7 p.m. I Connects at Tauranga for Opotikl Stafla and Bay of Plenty Ports every I Tuesday. FOH RUBBBLL. WHANQABOA. AND MONGONPI. Wellington I Monday, 12, 7 p.m. Clansman I Monday, 19,7 p.m. Wellington | Monday, 26, 7 p.m. Clansman | Monday, Feb. 2, 7 p.m For Great Barrier, Tryphkna, Port Fitz- HOY, AND WnANGAPARAVAKAj | BlonelK I Every Saturday, 8 a.m. For Whasgarki, Whanqakki Heads, and Mawoapai. Macgrogor I Evory Tnosday, 8 p.m. For Whanqarei, Whangarei Hkads, anu Parua Bay. Macgregor | Every Friday, 0 p.m : FoiTMEitcaßY Bay and Tairua. Qlenelg I Every Monday and Thursday, 7 , I P.m. . For Whanoarei and Wiiangarki Hkade (Carrying passengers and cargo for Waipu). A Coach meota tho steamer on arrival to con vey passengers to Walpu. . Macgregor Tuesday, 13,8 p.m. Clansman Wml neail ay, 11,10 a.m. Macgregor . Friday, in, 6 p.m. Wellington Friday, 16. S p.m. Macgregor Tuesday, 20, 8 p.m. Wellington Wisrtneaday, 21.10 a.m. Macgregor Friday, 23. fi p.m. Clansman Friday, 23. 8 p.m. Macgrsgor Tuesday. 27, 8 p.m. Clansman | Wednesday. 28, 10 a.m. Maogrogor Friday, 30, G p.m. WeUington_l Friday, SO, Sjp.m. From WnANaAREi" to Auckland (From Railway Wharf.) Wellington Wednesday, 14, 5 p.m. ■Macgregor .hursdav, IS, 5.30 p.m. Clansman Saturday. 17. (J a.m. Macgregor Monday. 19. 5 p.m. Clansman Wednesday, 21, fl p.m. Macgregor Thursday, 22. 12 noon Wellington Saturday, 21,12 noon Macgregor Monday, 26,12 noon Clansman . Wednesday, 28, 0 p.m. MacKregor Thursday, 2ii, 12 noon Wellington Satnrday, SO. 4 p.m. FROM MANUKAU. ______ FOR WAITARA AND NKWPLYMOUTI Donglas and Argylo as per aavortisements. FOR HOKIANGA. A Stoamer fortnightly (aa per advertisement). Cargo must bo booked and alongside th vessel by _ p.m. prompt. Nono will bo receive after that hour. Passage Ticketa mnnt bo taken at tho Con panv's OfHce. 67, Quoen-Btroet. Auckland. EXCURSION TICKBTB. - During t. months of December, January, and dcbruai Bamo will bo issued at. Keduced Hales, avai able for Return until 31st of March. lSto. The Wellington or Clansman for Waiwci every Saturday, at 2 p.m., returning evei Monday, 7 a.m. "Z3* |^OE LON DO : The well-known regular HERMIONE, 1,120 tons register, D. T. KOBEBTH, Commander, IS NOW LOADING AT THE RAILWA WHARF. Fer freight or passage anply to CHUICKSHANK & Co., Agents. 18, Queen-street, Auckland, November 12.1884. xj- _. milß S.S. NEPTUNE __S^*r'A -L open for Charter—To -MPi'mfliVTfV*'"^ Picnic Parties, or Flehi Kxcm(.ions. Kates low.—l HBBi^ particulars apply on board. J. LOGAN



JgfJLcr B" COROMANDBL. ,A^^»^THOMA3 SCOTT, MASTER TIMK TABLK. Leaves Anokland i Leaves Coromandeli January. January. — Tuesday, 13.12 noon Wednesday, 11, 12 noon — — . Thursday, 15,12 noon Friday, 18, 2 p.m. — — Saturday, 17,12 noon Wonthor and other olrcumstances permitting. 1 Not responsible In shipping, currying, or dls ohfti-gir.K live stock. No cargo received without shipping note, and within half an hour of ndvortlsod time of de uarcuro. All Pnronls must bn cropald on board. The ('oiomandcl will be luid-up from 19th to 21th instant inclusive. \ K. H. SWINDIiWY. Mannstar. 7r - CJTEAM TO THAMES, J&p3Kf2L O Connecting witli River <«__ft&__B__<*Htcamors for STIRLING *£&wf*AvS*S 9'\voirrii,()niNKMUiu,WAi- TKKA URI. WAIHI. TK AROHA GOLD-MELDS. MORRINSVILLK, WAITOA PLAINS, AND GRANT AND FOSTER'S SETTLEMENT. TIME TABLE 3.5. ROTOMAHANA, P.S. ENTERPRISE No. 2, AND ANNE MILBANK. FROM AUCKLAND. I Rotoma- | Enter- j Anno I liana. I prise. I Mllbank. Mon., 12 llOa/m. 18 p.m. — Tnes., 13 110.30 a.m. I — — Wed., 11 11 a.m. I 10 p.m. - Thura.. 15 1 p.m. I — — Fri., IB I2p.ui. 11l p.m. | - Sat.. 17 I 3 p.m. ] _ — I — " TIIAMKS: I Rotoma- I Enter- I Anue [ linnu. I prise. [ Milbank. Mon., if iTp.m! —" i — Tuos., 13 I.HOp.ni. Op.iv. | — Wed ,11 ;'. p.m. — — Thurn., 151 — 4 p.m. — Fri., Hi I 7 a.m. I — — Sat.. 17 l7.aUtt.iii. | 7.30 p.m. - No cargo rocolvod for Rotomahana within aalf-an-hour of advertised time of leaving. Not responsible In Shipping, Carrying, or ?^n^^A(r^ J^sHf^SL ©• a- WAIT AX I, j^BMBBiB^nSI tons register 120 h.p., wIU despatched to WHANGAREI. WHANGAREI HEADS, MANGAWAI. AND PARUA BAY, as follows :— TIME TABLE FOR JANUARY- From Auokland; Tuesday, 13th, 8 p.m. Friday, 16th, 8 p.m. Tuesday. 20th. 8 p.m. Friday, 23rd. S p.m. Tuesday, 27th, 8 p.ral Friday. 30th, S p.m. From Whangarol! Thursday, 15th. 5.40 p.m. Monday, 19Ui, 10 a.m. 'lhursday, 22nd, noon Monday. 2Gth, 4 p.m. Wednesday, 28th, i p.m. Cargo roceived at Kamo Coal Dopot, Railway Wharf, until i p.m. m^ A COACH moeto tho Steam jr atWhangarel Heads, and runs to Walpu. Fares—Whangarol, Mangapal, and Parua Bay l Saloon, 10s; Return, 15s. Steerage, 6a; Return, 10s. Whangarel Heads i Saloon, 7s 6d | Steerage, ss. Tickets must be obtained at tho Office, which will bo open until after the boat loaves. KAMO OOLLWRV COMPANY (Limited), Agents. Offloei 11A, (Jnoon-street, opposite firth's MIU. mTZF' j-. ""IVT'AiUkU AND ONB- VV HUNGA STEAM MMg®SgmL NAVIGATION CO. (Limitto). TIMK TABLK.-B.S. MANUKAU. Leave Onohunea I Leave Walnkn I January, 18S5. U-Wea.. 5 p.m. 11-Wed.. 9 a.m. — 15—Thursday, 9.30 a.m. 17—Saturday, 6.30 a.m. 17—Saturday. 11 a.m. 1!)-Momlay. 7.30 a.m. 19—Monday, VI noon 21—Wed., B.HO a.m. 21—Wednesday, 1 p.m. 22—Thursday, 9 a.m. 22-Thursday, 130p m. 23—FridaylforManukau _ Heads). 8 a.m. 24—Saturday, 11 a.m. 24—Saturday, 3.30 p.m. 26— Monday, 1.30 p.m. — 27—Tuesday, 3 p.m. 27—Tuesday. 7 a.m. _ 23-Wed., 8.30 a.m. 30—Friday, G p.m. — — 31—Saturday. 10.30 a.m. All froiuht* payable before deliy.-ryrf^oods. Ma'iiiigiua Diri-eror. r .j- kJTEAM TO LONDON. «&«^M^& STEAM NAVIGATION company, FOX LONDON DIRECT. _, Leavo Leave Steamer. Sydney. Melbourne. ISSS. 1885. Bai.t.arat Via Colombo Jan. 23 Jan. 29 Indus ~ Feb. 6 Feb. 12 ROME ~ Feb. 20 Feb. 28 SHANNON „ Mar. 0 March 12 And thencoforward every alternate week. Passengers and cargo booked to London, Mar seilles, Italy, Kgypt," India, China, and Japan at moderate rates. Return Tickets issued both to first and si-cond class passengers at especially low rates. Cheap reserved accommodation can be obtained in this Company's vessola. Passengers booking at Auokland seoure special advantages. For all particulars apply to P CRUICKSHANK & CO., 18. Queen-street. Auckland. Agents. "—^^Cjr QT- HELIERS P. S. T O"N GA RI RO, MONDAY, TUESDAY, THURSDAY, AND FRIDAY. Leave St. Helier's: Leavo 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. Hoots and Shoes. pREAT SAILE OP £7,000 WORTH OB BOOTS AND SHOES! ■ AI COST PRICE, FOR CASH ONLY 1 , FOB ONE MONTH ! TTTILLISON, being largely over • JOJ stocked with Boots and Shoes of ' all kinds, ex Glenmore, s.s. Ruapchu, and s.s. . Doric, etc.. will Sell Oir tho whole Stock for one month, at Cost Pkick, for Cash only. As this is 11 (ienuino salo, the public will do well to come ■ and sco tor themselves. i Must be sold to inako room for large ship ments of Boots to arrivo. A fow prices as follows:— Children's Klaßtio Boots, worth is .. ~jt ladies' Prunella Boots, worth 10j 6d .. 7 6 Do. do (10. worth 8s Gd ..CO Do. Kid Elastic do. worth 93 .. .. 0 C J)o. do. do. worth ilsfid .. 8 C Do. Kid Button do. worth 153.. .. 10 t Do. lloiiHo Boots worth Is 0d .. 3 t Do. do. -worth tis Bd .. 4 C lio. Kvcnliiß Shoes worth 8a fid .. 0 I - SPECIAL CHEAP LINKS OF LADIES' KIE KLASTIC BOOTS, SIZE 5. ALL OTIIRR GOODS EQUALLY CHEAP, THOMAS ELLISON, BOOTMAKER AND IMPORTER. KP. HOLLIS'S LINE OB • COACHES. T,TCAVE ONKlTUNGA—MamiltauHotel—7.3o " 8 X 3(1 9.'!). 15,10.30, 11.15 v.m., 12.15, 1, 1.30, 2.30 I 3 1 5.30 p.m. Moudayii~G p.m. Saturdays-C - CHOp.III. SundnyH-8.30a.m.. 12 noon, 4.30 p.m LEWK AUOICLANO-Grcyhound Hotel ~ 0 9 15, 10.30,11 a.m., 12.15, 1, 2, 2.45, 3.15. 4,1.30 - 561P in Mondays—ll p.m. Saturdays—lo, i: ■ v' m Bundays-10 a.m., 2,6 p.m. 10 . 'single i'uie, Is ; Return Faro, la Gd. ■d Tickets sold by the dozen:—To and from One lwnjra, 7b ; to and from Urconwood's Corner, 6s a- to and train lirowu-strcei, Epsom, ss. 11. P. lIOLLI3 Proprietor. IS /SOACH FROM DEVONPORT T( ™ ADDITIONAL R^^p^fiJ. 010 COnVOnienOe ° - TIME-TABLE. N coach leaves Devon- CoaS^Kl na li ak port Post-office. SchS?l^ o mse -8.20 a.m. i?m a ' 2 p'm 2.45 p.m. \ p' m> 5.15 „ Sundays, 1 am IUS a-m> ,•;;, 5 p.m. -V |)A VTS BROTHERS. Proprietora. m G 1 f f o R^ '- X. • would take this opportunity to retur htee'noeie thanks to the Public of Ponf.onby ft _ the patronage enjoyed since commencing bua T ness, and hopes, by pursuing the same course ( 18 hitherto, to still merit a share of their esteemc >w- avcure. Every Garment finished in an artist QB and workmanlike manner. r °r T.GIFFORD, TAILOR, &C, f; Jekvois Road, Ponsonb?.



Business Notices. PL ATT AND FAWCETT'B UNRIVALLED £4 4s SUIT! £i 4s SDIT I For Quality, for Cheapness, for Style, nod Good Workmanship! STANDS UNRIVALLED! Tlieir Motto is: FULL VALUE FOR CASH. Call and See thoir CHOICE STOCK of SCOTCH AND COLONIAL TWEEDS. PLATT AND FAWCETT, TAILORS, Karanciahavis Road. 1%/r R I*. F. M. BURROWS Architect and Building Surveyor, Over Pood son's. AUCKLAND. BARILET, ARCHITECT. J~UST ARRIVED l« COPTIC _'KOM LONDON, ALBANY FOOD FOR INFANTS ANI) INVALIDS. The Albany Food has ao rapidly Brown Into public favour that hitherto we havo beou unable to keep pare with Iho demand; hut for the future (ita sueeoaa lieliif; assured) arrangements have been nmdn to keep Iho market always well supplied. Tho ropnatod inquiry for tho Food by thoso who have used it is tho best guarantee of its excellent soothing qualitlos, and no house should bo without a supply. E. MITCHELSON & Co., 19. QUKKN-STREET." 'AUCKLAND. Ti/TOUNT EDEN CARRIAGE WORKS. C. R ENS HAW (Lato CarrinßO Uuildor to tho Right Hon. John Bright) bogs respectfully to inform the gentry and tho public generally, that ho has Kroctcd his NEW CARRIAGE WORKS IN Sunnyside Road. EDEN VALE ROAD, MOUNT EDEN. C.R. having had 3.1 years practical oxporlonco of the trade in all Ita brunches, hopes to bo favoured with a share of public patronage. New Orders, Repairs, &c, &c., entrusted to him will bo executed in llrst-olass style, with promptitude and dispatch. Heraldry Work and Lettering done on the premises. Carriages, &c, Bought and Sold on Commission. /~i 0 TO BATH VX" to ROTH'S PUBLIC HOT, COLD, AND SHOWKK BATHS, VICTORIA-sti.ket EAST. Chargo-ONE SHILLING. Open aU week days from (i 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 Turkish towels, llesh and hair brushes, combs, respirators, soaps, &c. Select Bath rooms (private) for Ladies every day. at all hours, with female attendance, One Shilling and Sixpence. Pieaso noto tho address—Victoria street Kast, abovo the Greyhound Hotel, and next tho Cheap Bedding and Furniture Mart Auckland. N.B.—Barber In attendance. W AKKOCK B R O T H E R S, SOAP AND CANDLE MANUFACTURERS, COX'S CREEK, RICHMOND. OrriOT DURHAM-STREET, AUCKLAND. Cash Purchasers of JTallow, Wool, Shoepsklns, and Hones. M" R W. A. DUGLEHY, M.R.1.8.A., ARCHITECT, &C. Offices : No. 7, Exchange Chambers, Quccn gtrcot. "DIPE PLUMS ! RIPE PLUMS ! Wiior.nsAi.K, ik Quantities to Suit PUKCHAH-RB, AT SUTCI.IKFK'S FRUIT DEPOT, VICTOUIASTIIICKT. COUSINS AND ATKIN have oh Sale several Secondhand Uukptlcb, Phaetons, and Dor Carts, light, and suitable for summer ] uses "t 11 0 W D E N, • QUKKN-STREET. PIANOS. PIANOS. VIOLINS. &o. ANOTHER SHIPMENT OB" HAAKE'S, MIGNON'S, AND RAPOLDI. J. H. considers tho Haake to bo tho bost German Piano manufactured: tho Mionon tho neatest and boat finished; and tho Rai'oldi for appearance, tono, and durability, tho ohoapost Piano ever offered in this market. A few first-class Violins and a good Second hand Piano, and two Church Pedal and Pipe Organs, for sale. /' IThos. J • JHLarbutt, / / \ Manufacturer or CORN BROOMS, *_£_$* TRADE | X AP A I | MARK. TELEPHONE N 0...232. I L L I A M THOMAS, Corner of Lome and Viotorla-stroote, Auckland East, MONUMENTAL, MARBLtt. AND GENERAL STONEMASON, ARCHITECTURAL SCULPTOR AND CARVER. Inscriptions Accurate and Beautiful. Monuments, Tombs, Headstones, and every description of Stone Work at the Lo wost Possiblo Prices for Town and Country ri rcTu n d limb. GROUND LIME FOR SALE' SOUTHGATE S MAHUIUNGI o HYDR I AULIC GROUND In any Quantity, for Concrete Paths, Floors Collars. fcclnext to stone flagging Is un rivalled for durability and hard-setting Qualities). For tanks and other wet work it Is a flrst-class material. B KBANE, SOLE AOHNI, CUSTOMS-STREET BKAKI/KS HKBKETH.J LALEX. AITK-N. HESKETH AND AITREN are glad tn Inform their Custonr.cra and tho Public generally that having sold tho whole of thoir last year's Stock of Clovers, oic, thoy are in a position to Offer an Entirely Now Stock arriving per dlroet steamer Aorangl, from Lon don, and per Mall Steamer from San Fr.inciaco, &s under, all current season's growth, consisting of- WHITE CLOVER (Trefolium repens) KED CLOVER (Trofolinm protons) ALSYKE CLOVER (TrefoUum hybrid*) COWGRASS (Trefolium peronne) SCARLET CI.OVKK (Trofolium lncE.rnatum) TREFOIL (Meiiicugo-upullna) LUCERNH (MadicagOßattva) ALFALFA (JloilioaifO Chilian*) TIMOTHY (Phleum Prateuis) CRESTED DOOSTAIL (Cynoaurns erf-talns) MEADOW FOXTAIL (Alopecurus protensU) BHKEPS FESCUE (Festuca ovina) WOOD MKADOW GRASS (Poa nomoralls) PRAIRIK (Bromus Schrcedorl) DOOB GRASS KAT-TAIL (Sporobolue clongatna) RYE-GRASS (Scloum perrene senipervlren.) COCKSFOOT (Daotyliß glomoratat PURPLE and GRKEN TOP ABERDEEN TURNIPS DEVONSHIRE GREY STONE, WHITE STONE. AND GLOBH' TURNIPS BWKDE TURNIPS They are blbo Agento for tho Conednßt as Manufactured by tho Auckland Manure Com giny, Sydney Bonednst and Flour, Mineral and one Phosphates, Potato and Grias Manures, Peruvian Suano, Nitrate of Soda, and othei Artificial Manures ; Oata, Maizo, Uarley, Beans, Pease; Coarse, Fine, and Rock Salt, Cobra, and Unseed Cake: New Zealand Flax nnd Tow. eta. O A P B R H A _TglT_Fg S ■ W. PHILLIPPS & SON HAVE RECEIVED, XX LATBi ARRIVALS 185—P ACK. AG E S—lßs eoinMJNiNa 65,000 ROLLS OF PAPERHANGINGS CONSISTING OT NEW PATTERN 3 For Drawing, Dining, Bed-rooms, tf_s|' n( Staircase, suitable for t'ao Mans ■ j? Cottage. BEAUTIFUIi DESIGNS, AND BEST VALUE KVKR OFFERED II PAPERHANUINGS. 916—PACKAGES—916 SCRIMS AND HESSIANS W. PHILLIPPS & BON, 96 AND 97, Q.BBN-BTB-tBT,



TS. M E A D, • BUTCHER CITY MARKET, In thanking the publioforthellberal patronage bestowed on him during tho past 18 months, bogs to announce that he has entered into Eartnorship with Mr It. Fowler, and that the usiness will in future be carried on under tho numo of Meail and Fowler. Ho takes tho opportunity of assuring his. numerous patrons and the public generally that no clibrts will bo spared by tho new llrm to merit a continuance of their patronage. Tho working expenses licinK much lower than othor houses In the trade, our prices are such us will defy competition. B~~rm che ii an d co., FOHT-HT. AND QUEEN-ST WIIABF, STEVEDORES, RECEIVING AN I) FORWARDING AGENTS. WOOL STOKKI) AND HUMPED VOX SHIPMENT, IIALI.AST SDPriiIKD. QUPKRIOIt CORRUGATED TANKS. v 3, lTkean Ku tor Sklc a number ot tho above, with Tap*, ready for use, prioe 35b, at his Shop, Wellesley street East (next door to Crowther'B Stables). Large Quantities of Spouting, Ridging, an- IXiwn Pipes always tn Stook. Verandah Iron onrved at tho shortest netloe. Country orden will alwayi receive his prompt _»U_Uos. Lo»_ W-ahwr» alwiya on lumd Pinr.. F. Hansken Chas. F. Hannken (Lato In the omploy of (Late in the employ ot Messrs L. 1). Nathan Mrs .1. Smith, Draper, and Company), Quoen-strcol). X>EG to intimato to their friends and tho *-* piiblic generally, that they will, on SATURDAY NEXT, DECEMBER 20, Open tlioso Promises In UPPER QUEEN-STREET, New occupied by Me-Hrs Smith and Caughoy, with a LARGE and WELL-ASSORTED STOCK OF DRAPERY, CLOTHING, &0., &C, BOUGHT FOU CASII, And hopo, by strict attention to business com! blned with a long wholesale and rotall export once, to merit a fair slmro of tlieir patronago. All Goods marked In plain llguros, and at suoh prices that uiust defy competition. Country order, will receive prompt attention. Parcels forwarded to all parts of tho North Island. HANNKEN BROTHERS, DRAPERS, SILK MERCERB, CLOTHIERS, _c, &c. No. 300. UPPER QUEEN-STREET fljato Mossrs Smith and Canghoy'B Promises). » /"^ A L L E D 15 A C K. •^KWMARKBT J_£ OTK L, NEWMARKET. GEORGE 11. EASTON Bogs to notify to his old Friends and Customers and tho Guneral Public that he has resumed tho Proprietorship of tho abovo well-known and select Suburban Hotel, and that tho business will bo conducted under his personal super vision, and on tho same lines which caused his former regime to bo so satisfactory, popular, and successful, and trustn they will again favour m with their kind patronage. DEVONPORT, \V AIWERA, AN I) WARKWORTH ROYAL MAIL COACH. Mondays, Wednesdays. Tuesdays, Thursdays Fridays. Bnturdaj'B, Devonpon. 8 a.m. Warkworth, 8 a.m. Takapuna, 8.30 a.m. Piihol, 9.30 a.m. Wado, 10.H0 a.in. JVniwern, 10.10 a.m. Waiwera, 12 noon ' \V urto, 11..U) a.m. Puhol, 12.-l. r. p.m. 1 Takapuna. 2 p.m. Arris-e. I Arrive. Warkworth, 2.30 p.m. Devonport, 2.H0 p.m. THUS. HUT I.Kit. Proprietor. TJ AVING disposed of my coach bueinosfl X. at North Shore, I havo ti fow voi-y Suporior Horses left for Sale.—Apply to F. J. Quick, Dovonport, North Shore. X HENDERSON, HOCSB, SHIP, SIGN, AND GENERAL DKCOBATIVE PAENTKB. HO. B. WTHDHJM-aTK--T. THE UNION STEAM SAW, MOULD ING, SASH. AND DOOR COMPANY (LIMITED). WHOLESALE DEALERS IN TIMBER, DOORS, SASHES, AND TURNERY. SUPPLIES IN WHOLESALK LOTS, From Buah Mills, by dlroot deliver?, at any Publlo Wharf In Auckland, BUILDING MATERIAL IN EVERI FORM, Including MOULDINGS. And from Mechanics' Bay Yard ana Faotory, TIMBER, MOULDINGS, DOORS, SASHES, SPECIAL JOINERY, FRETWORK, AKD TURNERY. IMPOKTAN- IO BUILDERS, OOKTBAOTOBS, CABINETMAKERS, AND JOIUEK3, A SPKCIALL"- SELECTED STOCK OB JOINERS' TIMBER, From tho Convnany. Tairua Mill, thoroußhly (seasoned and ready for working up, is always kopt in Stock at-Moohanics' Bay Yard, and can be scoured in Lota to suit Customers' requirements. TAIRUA TIMBER Is well known as tho BEST JOINERS' TIMBER IN the MABKET BTORAGE ACCOMMODATION Afforded by arrangement In M-OHAKICP1 Bat Yard. SORTING-UP ORDERS Executed from Mechanics' Bay Yard with out dolny. QUOTATIONS AND PATTERN BOOKS On application at MECHANICS' BAY OR CUSTOMSSTItP" | If OBSON-STREET J] CASH AND DEFERRED PAYMBNI TAILORS, DRAPERS MILLINERS; MANTLE AND HABIT-MAKERS, HOBSON-STREKT. We rcspsctfnlly Ir.vlto attention to our Largi 3took of NOVEIiTIiSS for the present Season. Onr Great Vprioty md Choloo of the Bea Fabrics, with the Skill and Talant we now em ploy, and the great auccess of our efforts to pro Suce Superior Garments, Perfect In Fit, and Unexcelled in Cut and Style, gives ua ever] .onlidence in lospectfully soliciting the favoui of a visit. JJI Tweeds thoroughly shrunk before being made up, and Fit and Workman-hip Guaranteed. The Deferred Payment System hag booi ouad to bo a Kreat boon, by enabling thosi with limited incomes to procure necessaries 1j he easiest possiblo way. ALL GOODS ARE MARKED IN PLAIN FIGURES. Cash Customers receive fi per oent. Dlsoouii one shilling in the pound sterling) on all parcel J 30a and n J gJ^ K |j TION m VJITKO , SR-.MOARH PASS TUB DOOB.



Laud and Estate Agents. SAMUEL VAILB.] [JOHN DOUGLAS V aile & Douglas (Late Samubl Vailk), HOUSE, LAND, AND ESTATE AGENTS, LAND AND ESTATE AUCTIONEERS, REAL ESTATE VALUATORS, BROKERS UNDER THE LAND TRANSFER A C T, SHORTLAND STREET (Next the Post Ofitioi.). BANKERS! Bank of Nkw South Walks. 800 also our advortlaomtint In "N.Z. Horald and " Weekly News.") MORTGAGES BOUGHT. Comfortablo COTTAGE of 4 rooms and lare:o room underneath; water laid on; close to Threo Lamps; allotment EflxlOO. Price, £300, and very easy tormis of payment could bo arranged.—vaile & Douglas, House and Estate Agents, Shortland-alr.ot. 13i)'J COTTAGE of 5 rooma in a good situation near to town: allotment 33 x 100; planted with fruit trees, all in full boaring. Price. £230.— Vailo & Douglas, House and Land Agents, Shortland-street. 1100 Nice littlo FARM of 8J acres within 13 miles of Auckland, on main road, close |to ohurch and school and railway station; all fenced ; half in grass and half in crop ; new House of 4 rooms. Price, J3Go.—Vaile and Douglas, Land and Estate Agents, Shortland street (next, the Poat-oflice). 110(1 HOTEL.—Splendid Family Hotel, contain ing ,'iOrooiiiH, all new and well-built of brick and comentMl frout, together with large public hull, and every convenience, sltuauiu In a thriving township, close to railway, &c, stable in connection with hotel, and the wholo doing v good trade.—Price and terms on appli cation to Vailo & Douglas, House and Estate Agents, Shortland-stroot. 1373 SPLENDID BUSINESS ALLOTMENT on tho Ponsonby Road, in commanding posi tion, and of good size. Price low. Terms easy.—Vailo and' Douglas, Land and Kstato Agents, Shortlanrt-strect. BUILDING ALLOTMENTS, NEWTON, 6 lots each, 2 of them having frontiit.es of 00 feel by a depth of 110 feet, and the others front ages of 40 feet by uamo depth. Price low, and terms easy, as may bo arrangod.—Vailo and Douglas, Land and Kstate Agents, next tho Poat-olllco, Shortland-streot. 1372 SMALL FAKM of 14 acres, very Buitf.blo for a working man; all In cultivation; rich land; House of 3 rooms and kitchen, stablo, &c. Prioc!.£2oo. 13C0 CHEAT LITTLE HOMESTEAD, 14 acroe, Kast Tanutki; all In gross and crop. Cottage of 3 rooms and small ono of 2 rooms. «2CO. 1383 PARTLY IMPROVED FARM of 132 acres, all fenced; 45 acres in grass. Splondid position for fruit farm ; deep wator frontage ; cloho to town. £5 per aero. 13K! £300 — GOOD LITTLE WATERSIDE FARM of 112acfos, with largo run adjoining; 25 to 30 acres in cultivation; splendid place for fruit growing. Terms oaay. — Vaile and Douglas, Land and Kb tat o Agots, Shortland street: Immediate possession. 12S4J £220—COTTAGE of 4 rooms, with allot ment X! x ÜB(t., noat garden, and close to tho tram-lines.—Vailo and Doug-las, House and (ILand Agents. Shortlaml-streot. 1352 £300—Very Convenient COTTAGE of 4 rooms and scullery, allotmont 32 x 80ft. within quarter of an hour's walk from Quccn-slrcot. —Vailu and Douglas, House, Land and Kstalo Aubiita. next P. 0.. Shortland-street. 131C (innh-NEAT COTTAGE 10 min t^/W/W" utcs walk from Post-office A Bargain.—Vailo and Douglas, Land and Kstato AgiHita, Shortland-street. £(SijO—HOUSE of 5 rooms ano Kitchen, pan and water laid on, &c.; workshop 21 x 14, Allotment, with frontage of 33 foot to Upper Union-street, and frontage to Nelson-street of HI feet.—Vaile and Douglas, Land and Kstate Agents. Shwtland-stroet. TO INVKBTOKS.—For Salo, a First-rato Invostmont—Storeand Dwelling-house Leased for 5 years to a good tenant; rent, 32s Gd per weok. Laree and Commodious Storo nnd Dwelling - YlOllBO of Six Rooms in good Ihoroughfaro. closo to city.—Apply Vailo and Douglas, House, Land, und F.stato Agents. Shortland-slreet. £3 PER FOOT—Splondid Building Site, near tramway torniniiß; 132 x 271 feet.— Vatlo "and Douglap, Land Agents, Shortland street, next General Post-oflleo. LARGE .FREEHOLD ALLOTMENT, fifi x 117 foot, together with rtwollln(?«honso, uUiUea. &c, conv-.niontly ululated, within 7 .minutes' walk of Post-oflloe, and uuitablo cither for private residence sites, or for busi nefls purposes; prico moderate. Terms easy. —Vailo and Douglas, Laud und House Agents, Shortliind-Htreet. KS24 £630—NEW HOUSE of G roomM, with out house, tanks. &c., and nllotment lit! x 1!W, volcanlo noil; eonvonient bituatlon. —Vaile and Douglas, House and I/and Agent Short land-strcot. 1271 £5011—Capital Wo-torsido FARM, of 90 aorcs, about half rich alluvial flat, SO acres In grans. Housoof4 roouin, dairy, shedß. So.— Vailo and Doubles, ]>and Agents, Shortland itreet- 1227 fi TT f} S M O N D, LAND AND*MONKTARY AGENT, 110, QUICKN-BTRKKT (Adjoining 13. Tonks and Co.'s). TELEPHONE N 0... 186. Bankkrs s Natloral Bank of Now Zealand (Limited). Mortgages and Leans Negotiated. Rents and Interests Collected, Money Invested on First-class Soourlties with out charge. Ketatcs manages for absontces. Valuations and Arbitrations undertaken. Native Land afliirs specially understood. "ouses to Lot and Properties for Salo placed On my list froo of charge. Evory description of landed property bought or Bold to order. Largo BUtnß to lend on flrst-olaBS Beourltlos. niT V pROPERTIKS. STORES.—Sevortl large ones In commanding positions: ovori information on application. STORE AND COMFORTABLE HOUSE In a first-class loadi-g position; both water and gan laid In; t fine opening for Bomeone. Prioe. £500. wlta tormß. ALLOTMENT, SHORTLAND-STREET-Large frontage and very deep; splendid business Bite Sites of this description (double front age) are vory hird to obtain anywhere close to Queon-stroet This site should at once com mand tho attention of porsons requiring a grand oosition io near tho Post-office. BROWN-STREBT, PONSONBY-A Capital and very ■ oonvoniont Six - roomod House almost new; nico allotment; pretty view. Prioe. £425, with torms to BUlt. PONSONBY— Vory pretty Seven-roomed Villa Residence (new); gas and wator; evory con- NKWTON! SYMONDS-STRBET SIDE-Vory Oomfortable iight-voomod Ilonso Ciußt tho sortolhoußO 'hero ia so much inquiry for at prosont), clooo to Quoen-stroot; gas and water; large allotmont; nice viow, and -»»aPi«»- T o, L XT . CONVKNIENt'LY - SITUATED 8 - ROOMED HOUSE, Victoria Avonuo; rout, Ho per SEVERAL COMFORTABLE AND PLEA SANTLY-SiTUATED HOUSES at low ronts to good tenants. SUBURBAN pROPBRT KB. JJ210.-VERY COMFORTABLE .-ROOMKD i.OTTAGK, >onvonient distance from town: Mount Edondistriot; every convenience, and nloo allotmoit; eaßy torms of payment. NORTH SHORE—Two llrstolasa Allotincnts, oommandmo a very pratty yiow, in rapidly rising locality, olobb to the wharf, *3 16b per £350° VOR AN 8-ROOMED HOUSE and good allotment, nltuated near Mr Morloy's Store an the Great N*rth Road. A ohanoo aoldom met Wttb MOUNT EDKN.VIEW ROAD-Ono o£ the Prettiest Houses_n the district, built on an allotmont 50 x Wjcommandiug a pleasant view; garden taston^ 1(l j d oatj built and flniahed in a very _upo. nr niannor; should bo inspected to bo appreo, tod . con tains five rooms, oxolubivo of cnpbo, aa and pantries> Prico ow and terms easy. tIVE AfiltES. »ye milos from t . northorn r~ _£pffi° per acre. This is the pT tiwy ifoj ook •£„ itrious man; terms to suit. vellJ lv 11 a 'J.NiKS, same as abovo. Houso -..it ■KviltiuUt on deferred paymont syatoS jj I feyL 3TO 7-ACRK SECTIONS, sultnbli , I (Q-kot Gardons; good soil; convenient t< iar- I to\K°°& rofl<l frontago, 3J miles fron ru. to-.ffcat prospective value; easy terms Ib'h Me advanced to build with, repayabli Era hv thly or quarterly payments. !"' oJflo purnhaae ONE of the NICEST SITES in. foVENTLEMAN'S RESIDENCE to bi iwZ nliid near Auoklani! ; the slee of tho uiti fi_t w.b9 about 300 x 200 feet _IS Wv RO3KILL (v-alley Road)-A p[OO( Brroomed Honso on a Largo Corner Allotment ff*L ADSTONE g STATE Ws. PKR FOOT AND UPWARDS.-All th Unsold Portions of that most conveniontl; Situated property known as the Gladston Kst ttc. This Estate, Bituated so closo to towr mid from any portion of which the views ar unsurpassed, is now Subdivided into Larg Allotments. These allotments aro not 33 x i)i but have largo f rontaees and still larger deptr Tho prices are such that almost any perso: miiy obtain their own freehold atanomino cost. Should terms be any Inducement, th owner is prepared to accept a third cash, th balance to remain for 3 or 5 years at 6 per ceni per annum. Tho inducements which this pr< perty offers to any persons requiring a nic Residence Site or a Splendid Investment ar manifold. Fancy being able to purchase Grand Allotment close to town for 10a pc foot. Soil semi-volcanic, views unrivallec within 5 minutes' walk of a railway statloi trams to pass in the immediate vieimty, 'bust constantly; ohurch and school convenient gas and water mataß within 100 feet of the pn perty; post-office and telephone within a littl distance; no clearing required. Plans an every Information mar be obtained at t_ offlpe 0' the undorelgned



Honey. \TOTICE OF REMOVAL. THE VICTORIAN LOAN AND DISCOUNT AGENCY HAVE REMOVED TO OFFICES NEXT DOOR TO MR P. OLIPHANT, Solicitor, HIGH-STREET. £*{*{\4\{\ TO LEN.C lv suma of from abUUvV £50 upwards.-ApplyWm. S. Coohrane, Coohrane's Auotlon Mart, 185, Queen atroet. MONEY T O LEND on Freehold Securities.—A. Buchanan. Solicitor, St. Mungo Cliambors (opposite Bank of New Zealand). MONEY TO LEND, on Mortgago, of . First-class Freehold Securities. W. COLEMAN, Solicitor, National insuranco Buildings. ONEV LENT" ON PROMISSORY NOTES, HOUSES, FURNITURE. &O. BILLS DISCOUNTED DAILY. MORTGAGES NEGOTIATED. JOHN W. HARDIE, Land, Commission, and Estate Agent, HIGH-STREET, AUCKLAND. MONEY TO LEND, in sums of £26 ar.d upwards, at current rates of interest. Apply to PETER OLIPHANT, Solicitor, High-stroot. MONEY TO LEND, at a moderate rate of In-oiest.—Apply to JACKSON & RUSSELL, Solicitors. Shortland-street ONEY TO LEND at current rates of lntorost.— Laishley and Jookaon, Queen- Btroet.__ T ONDON LOAN AND DISCOUNT -*-1 COMPANY, niGH-STREBT, NEXT TO ATKINS PRINTING OFFICE. £5 to £1,000. Tills Company grants Loans on PERSONAL SECURITY, FREEHOLD AND LEASEHOLD SECURITY, FIRST AND SECOND MORTGAGES, or on any availablo socurity, repayablo In WEEKLY OR MONTHLY INSTALMENTS, or In any way to suit tho Borrower. Loans may bo repaid at tho rate of Sixpence per week in the Pound. Bills Discounted at Current Ratos. Bank of England Notes pnd Australian Bank Noteß Bought. All communications strictly confidential. LONDON LOAN AND DISCOUNT CO., highsthkJt (Next to atkln'b Phintino Office). INDUSTRIAL ak» PROVIDENT PBR -1 Bonier of QHoon-ntreet and Vulcan Lan*. INVESTMENT DEPARTMENT, Thli Society Is now issuing: Ordinary Investing Shares, oarryln. fan. rate Of lnt«rest and profit. Paid-up Invo3tlng Sharesof £20 oach, oarwlng T per oont. Interest (payable half-yearly) _n<l partlclpatlngh ( ,gro/Its icpABTMENTi Interest allowed on deposits for: 13 months .-..-.-8 per cent 8 months —0 P<»" oenfc 7 days' notice 4 per oont. BORROWING DEPARTMENT. The Society n.lvunccs on Approved Froenow and LoßHohold Proparty to tho extent of three fe Bror Oro^SUa ft. Up e ayoff part or the whole o. aulararequired may be obtainsd at tho Society's Omoe*t GEORGE FBASER, Manager. UCKLAND PERMANENT CO OPERATIVK BUILDING & INVEST ment society. Office! 147, Queen-street. LOANS grantod upon approved securities of Froohold or Loaaohold Properties In sums of £°0 to £6 000, principal and interest being repay able in instalments at tho following Reduced Rates for ropayment of each £100 borrowed:— Repaynien r xtena^ or^,|l-o^Aggnt _ a, d. £ b. d. lyear _ -.200 101 0 0 2 yoars _ .. 10 10 108 6 8 3 years ~ .. U 7 "3 15 0 .years _ .- H 8 121 6 8 6years ~ !9 136 18 9 -years Z .. 7 1 "7 13 0 10 years .... 6 3 162 16 3 And in the same proportion for smaller or largor loans. DEPOSITS.—Tho Socioty recolves Money on Deposit :-Repayable at 7 days' notico, 6 per oent. per annum; repayable in 6 months, B per cent, per annum. John BATGE^jgcretary,, ONEV TO LEND, In large or .mall Solicitor., Vulcan Lane. L" ONDON MORTGAGE, LOAN, AN?" DISCOUNT BANK. 60, SHORTLAND-STREET, Aucr_l_jn> (Oppositb A. Clami & Sons' W_b_houß_>, And Little ColUns-otreet, Melbourne. Loans are advanced from £10 TO £1,000. Upon personal, freehold, and leasehold seourlty,' repayable by Weekly, Monthly, or Quarterly Instalments, at Lowest Current Rates, Adv&noM made on Furniture without removal, and all olasses of Merchandise. Loans Granted upon Life Policies, Leoaodw, BILLS DIS^oIjNTK S-fATcURRE lOT"RATES, Loans upon Deposit of Deeds. R«p_yi_bs* sy Easy Instalments. FORMS GRATIS. All oommunloations and interviews held striotly confidential, Bank of England Notes Ch-Wkd. HARMONY. &c. Fourtcon years Organist and Choirmaster of St. Peter's Parish Church (tho Cathedral), Liverpool, England. Cards op Terms at Hoffmann's, Eady's and Howdcn's Mublc Warchouso ; or Tem porary Residenco, SOMERSET HOUSE, GRAFTON ROAD. «~mifuWT~t~r v t hTtrut h i" A RADICAL, FREETHOUGHT, AND SCIENTIFIC WEEKLY JOURNAL, EDITED BY DR. HUGHES, Will his issued ON FRIDAY NECXT. T>UKEKOHE AND MAUKU CHEESE I" AND BACON FACTORY COM "^" PANY (Limited). CAUTION. Ever* Cheese manufactured by tho above Company will bo stamped with the Company s 0 Begistired Trade Mark, viz., "a Circlo of 2} n inchosin diamotor enclosing a cross. '• W. R. WRIGHT, Secretary. 8 Pnkikoho. December 18.1884. a AND MAUKU CHEESE c X AND BACON FACTORY COM- " a PANY (Limited). a C H E E S E. 1 TILS SEASON'S CHEESE is now ready for - sale and can bo tested at the Factory, • Putakohe. w . R . WRTGHT , Secretary, c Putekohe, December 18,1881. 1 -»/| ALLINDINE & CO., i. iVi 0 RUTLAND-STREET, AUCKLAND, c J. WHOLESALE j * FTRNITURE MANUFACTURERS, c Beg to inform Merchants, Shippers, Furniture t. Deatrs, and the Trade that, having erected ?g Maciinery of the most modern description and ■o laboir-saving appliances, they are now prepared a to "i MANUFACTURE Jg ALI KINDS OF FURNITURE IN ANY t; QUANTITY, o le And on the shortest notico. ,d i 18 ■ffOIKMANSHIP AND MATERIAL GUARANTEED



Sporting OfJAAA ADA MANTUA. OKf\f\f\ _b'->UUU. ADA MANTUA. SC/OUUU. T\ U N E DIN CUP, 1535. WILL CI.OSK FKHRUAUY 2lTn. TO UK KUN FEHUUAHY 2GTII, 1885. tar 10,000 MEMBERS AT 10s EACH. *St 230 PRIZES. DUNEDIN CUP ' ,_. Bi 40 Nominations. 10G Cash Awards, o .First £1200 2at£loo ~ £200g OSccond,.; GOO 4at 50 .. 200^ Third 300 10 at 25 .. 250g 55 Starters (divide 10 at 20 .. 200g 3 ab't £10 each) 2SO 10 at 10 .. IOO« _Non-startorPi 10 at S .. S2O r (div. ab't £20 !)J at i". .. 4500 § each) GOO — (3 190 £2020 H) H £2030 Each Ticket has Eight Chances, and can obtain a Prize in each of the Eight Drawings. Please send P.O. Orders when convenient, and two staniDa for replies. READ~THIS! Mr Abiuiiam having retired from the Busi ness, takes this opportunity of thanking the Public for past patronage, and respectfully re quests a continuance of that support for his successors, who will do their utmost to furnish their patrons with all necessary information. As a guarantee of their bonafldc3, investors can 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-oflico, Dunedln. TAKAPUNA JOCKEY CLUB HANDICAP, To be run on January 29th, 1885.' 500 SUBSCRIBERS AT 5s EACH, divided aa follows :— First horse.. .. £401 3tarters and non- Second horse .. £251 starters (divide) £15 Third horso .. £15 | If more than 500 tickets aro sold, prizes will bo incrca«ed pro rota. Will positively close en January 28th. Apply to A. WELLKSLEY. Care of Chas. F. Andrews, Tobacconist, Wellesley Billiard Rooms, Wollesley-st. The well-known success of A. Wkllesley's; Consultations, and the manner in which previ ous drawings havo been conducted, should satisfy the public as to the safety of the invest i_r~inr_. nsHlle (Tot □L AND TAKAPUNA STEEPLECHASE. EUHEKA Is now forming an Unlimited Com pany on the above Double Event. Each Ticket has two separate chances. For Shares apply to EUREKA, care of H. Ellison, Tobacconißt, junction of Grey and Qneen-Btreetß. A DAM BEDE'S _____ CONSULTATION ON THB DUNEDIN CUP, 1885. 4,000 MEMBERS AT TEN SHILLINGS EACH. 110 PRIZES ! 110 PRIZES ! Divided as follows: Ist Horse .. ..£SOO 2nd Horso.. .. 300 10 Prizes at £20 .. £200 rd Horse .. .. 100 10 Prizes at £15 .. 150 tarters, divided 200 50 Prizes at £5 .. 250 Non-starters, div. 300 Total £000 Total .. £1400! ADAM BEDE would particularly draw Sub scribers' attention to the fact that this Con- Bultation will be drawn as soon as full, in the presence of the Presß and a Committee of Sub scribers. Early application of Shares should be made by letter, enclosing Two Stamps, with cxchangß on Cheques, or by Money Order, Bank Notes, or Drafts. Registered Letters or Telegrams will not on any account he received. It Bank Notes are sent, please use two en velopes, one sealed and placed inside the other. P.O. Orders preferred when procurable. \t will greatly expedite business if an addressed envelope is enclosed with application. Address- a _ am BEDE| Care of H. N. Abbott, Box No. 2, Post-ollice, Auckland. £5000! ~ £5,000. ' 10.000 PROGRAMMES AT 10s EACH. FIDELITY COMPANY'S ANNUAL PROGRAMME ON THE DUNEDIN CUP. 40 HORSES and 115 NEW ZEALAND BONDS, Divided as follows— Ist Horse.. ..£I3OO N.Z. Bonds. 2nd Horso.. .. 700 sat£loo _ ..£SOO 3rd Horse.. .. 300 10 at £50 .. .. 500 Others (divided).. 700 20 at £20 .. .. 100 10at£t0 .. .. 400 _oat£s .. .. 200 Total .. .. £3000 Total .. ..£2OOO Total amount of Prizes. .£5,000. Each Ticket has Six Chances, and can obtain a Prize in Each Drawing. Will Close on or about 24th February, 18So. Please add stamps for reply and result. *3T Remittances can be sent as follows :— 1. Cheques. P.O. Orders, or Bank Notes. 2. Make crossed cheques, with Is added for exchange, payable either to a No. or simply to bcaror, as printed, but not to any particular person. If chequos or bank drafts are payable either to a particular person or to order, they will be returned to the sender. 3 P.O. Orders may ba sent, but they must be made payable to Fidelity Company only, and not to any particular person. 4. Registered letters or tolegrams cannot be re Add d ™s ° F i r DELITY W-CO M PAN .. CareofAifredA-Camero^Bog^^ THEA'IEQUITABLE LIFE ASSUR ANCE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES. SPECIAL NOTICE. Several complaints having been made_ by insurers that they have given proposals into othor offices believing they were joining tnis Office, the public are requested to see that their receipt for premium is from TnE Equitable Life Assurance Society of the United States, Tho Largest and Wealthiest Life Office in Australasia. Income, £11.926,873. Thn results of the So.iety have never bcon equalled by any other Socioty in the world. New Assdbancb Last Yeak (1884): STOVER SEVENTEEN MILLION POUNDS. FIFTEEN MILLION POUNDS paid to the Representatives o£ Assured at Maturity and Death. ASSURANCE INT FORC3 EXCEEDS SEVENTY MILLIONS. TONTINE POLICIES, SEMI-TONTINffi POLICIES, AMD ANNUAL CASH BONUSES. Local Directors (with power to issue policies and pay claims): Hon. Sir Frederick Whitaker, K.C.M.G., Hon. James Williamson, M.L.C, Dr. J. Logan Campbell. Chief Medical Examiner! C. H. Haines, Esq., M.D. Bankers: Bank o£ Now Zealand. W. A. THOMSON, Manager for Now Zealand, /GOVERNMENT LIFE INSURANCE. Hkad Office: PROVINCIAL BUILDINGS, Wellington. _bb only new zealand li-"_ o-tio~. GOVERNMENT SECURITY, MUTUAL INSURANCE, LOWEST PREMIUMS. The Ordinary Branch offers an Insurance at 61,200 at the premium charged else where for £1,000, equivalent to. AN IMMEDIATE BONUS O» *200 In addition to Full Participation In Profit*. WORKMAN'S INSURANCE Specially provided for In the INDUSTRIAL BRANCH. Policies Issued from £5 Upwards, wrafi «. PARTICIPATION IN PROFITS. JW PREMIUMS PAYABLE WEEKLYi For which a Collector will call. SPECIAL TABLES FOR CHILDREN. Policies of £20 and upwards, after Thre* Years, can be surrendered for Cash, or tor • Free Policy. LIBERAL BKdtrLATIONS, NOTE.—The Government not only brtngl Insurance within the reach of nearly every mam, woman, and child in the community, but pn» vides the description of policy and moda of p»r ment best suited to the requirements of each. D. U. LUCKIS, CMMBIMIMtft



I Hinder* "XTEW ZEALAND POSTAL TELE _LI GRAPHS. CONSTRUCTION OF TELEGRAPH LINE. TAUPO TO CAMBRIDGE. Tenders aro invited for the supply and de livery of 1 500 Poles (more or less), and delivery only of Material amounting in all to about 32 tons, for a Line of Telegraph commencing at a point twelve miles north of Taupo, and thence to Cambridge. Tenders addressed to tho undersigned will bo receivable up to noon of the 19th day of January, Specifications, General Conditions, nnd all other information relative to tho above can be obtained at the Tclegraph-ofllce, Auckland; I'ost-ofllce, Cambridge: Postoflice, Tauranga; Post-office, Taupo; the Telegraph-office, Napier, und at the General Post-office, Wellington. The lowest or any Tender will not necessarily be accepted. By order of tho Commissioner of Tele graphs. C. LEMON. Superintendt. New Zealand Postal Telegraphs. Wellington, 29th December, 1881. mOBUIL D E R S. EXTENSION OF TIME. • The time for receiving tenders for Villa Resi dence in concrete, Glenside. Symondsstreet, is extended until noon of TUESDAY, January 13. Plans at my ofllee, Queen-street. S. M. HEREPATH, Architect. rjn o a uil d c rs. Tenders will be received up to noon on TUES DAY, the 20th instant, for the Erection of Bank Premises at New Plymouth for tho Bank of New Zealand. Plans, &c., at our offices, Queen-st. KDWD. MAHONEY & SON, Architects. mO BUILDERS. Tenders will be received until noon of SATURDAY, the 17th inst., for certain Altera tions and Additions to a Residence at Brunt wood, Waikato. Plans, &c, at No. 9, South British Chambers, and at W. M. Douglas, Esq.'s residence, Brunt- W°° * EDMUND BELL, Archltect -PIIGHT HOURS DEMONSTRATION. TO BRASS BANDS. . Tenders will be received at Working Men » Club until FRIDAY next, ICthinst., at 8 p.m., for Brass Bands to accompany Procession, January 29, and perform during day on Cricket .round: not less than twelve performers. W. SPhNOE SIMPSON, Secretary Eight Hours Demonstration Cotn- roittee, Working Men's Club. mENDERS WANTED. Tenders will be received by the undorsigned till noon of WEDNESDAY, 14th inst. for tho Purchase of Old Copper (puro metal), to be stripped from s.b. Explorer, at per lb. Also, Nails and Muntz Metal at per lb. GSO. COZENS, Agent. ft. * K. D UDBR DEVONPORT WHARF, HOUSE, LAND, and COMMISSION AGENTS, GROCERB. GRAIN, COAL, and BIRKWOOD DEALERS. CAHTAGB CONTRACTORS. BUILDERS' MATERIAii, POSTS, RAILS, RAILINGS, SHINGLES, AND SANITARY PIPBS, &&. So. &O. PROPRIETORS OF DEVONPORT BRICK YARD AND SCORIA PIT. Board and Residence. BOARD AND RESIDENCE offered to 3 or 4 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 Storo, Great North Road. BOARD AND RESIDENCE.—Vgancy for lady and gentleman, nnd gentlemen friends; rooms front, large, airy. — Grafton House, Grafton Road, opposite Choral Hall. jpiAVENDISH HOUSE.—Private Board L/ and Residence. Terms, 18s ; washing in cluded. Nelson-street, two doors oft' Cook atri.-l to the left from Queen-street. MONA VIEW, Karangahape Road.— Board and Residence offered to three or four Gentlemen, where every comfort, cleanli nesa, and attention may be relied upon. Terms, 21s per week, including washing.—Apply to Mrs Moncur, Mona View. References: Mai colmson and Do Lacy, The New Zealand House, Land, and Estate Agency. High-Btreet. /GOVERNOR BROWNE HOTEL, VJT HOBSON-STREET. Board and Lodging _ 20s per Week Single Room 25s per Week WELLESLEY HOUSE (3 doors from Hobson-street), Wellesley street West, Auckland, New Zealand, BOARD AND RESIDENCE. A Good Table kept, lofty and well-ventllate- Bedrooms, Plunge and Shower Baths, and every convenience to ensure the comfort of boarders and visitors. Terms, £1 per week. M. MASON. Proprietress. •V/fUNRO AND MILLIGAN'S ' TWEEDS Are all Thoroughly Shrunk. FIT AND WORKMANSHIP GUARANTEED. ISS J. O'HANLON, Artiste in every kind of Artistic Work. Terms for Pupils, inoluding Materials: War Flowers (per lesson), 2s 6d; Fruit do .2s Gd; Imperial Marble Work do., 2s Gd; Leather Work do., 2s 6d; Metalican Lustre Painting do., 2b fid. Not including Materials: Lace Honitoi:' (Point and Roman). Silk Embroidery (plain and raised), Crewel Work, Paper Flowers, Braiding. Beading, Raised Wool Work. Seed Work, Shell Work, Applique, &c, each Is 6d per lesson. Miss O'Han lon is prepared to execute any orders promptly and satisfactorily.-AddrcES COOMBES'S AR CADE, Queen-street. A L MIRATIONS and Additions of every .r3_.description in the Building Line, at Lowest Ratos, by J. M. Haalett, Builder, Fort-street. DR. HAINES, who leaves for England on the 20th inßt, requests that all Claims against him be furnished, and that all amounts owing be paid on or before the above date. •pOXSONBY TENNIS GLUB. Ladies and Gontlomcn wishing to Join this Club can do bo by applying to Messrs T. T. Mascficld, J. Dacre, or any member of Com ttitteej . iTXIL AND WATER-COLOUR PAINT \J ING^ Mr BALL has recommenced giving Lessons in the above Arts. Terms of Mr Leech, or of Mr Ball. Mount Iloskill Road. MISS DONOVAN, Teacher of Piano forte, Pitt-street-Miss Donovan will be prepared to receive her pupils on Wednesday, the 14th. Term commences. Vaeancios for a few pupila. _^ ATEW ZEALAND INDUSTRIAL EX- J3| HIBITION, 1885. .NOTICE. Intoiiiiiiig J5:-hibUor:2 are requested to make application for Space to tho undersigned (from whom application forms can bo obtained) not later than SATURDAY, 2ith January in3t. JAS. STODART, Hon Sec, Auckland, 10th January. F it's value for money a customer wants, try one of Williams's £310s Suits, with Hat to m atch, at People's Tailor. Victoria-street. mo PLUMBERS AND THE PUBLIC. We having imported a large Pipe Cutting and Screwing Machine, aro prepared to cut or screw all sizes of pipe up to 3-inch on tho most reason able terms. pAUI| AND BOHBNK , Licensed Plumbors, Albort-streot .MOKE. COKE. COKli. O . THE AUCKLAND GAS COMPANY LTD.) nvite Orders for GAS CO7CE. Dcliverec •ithln 1 milo of tho Works, for Cash: longoi ■fiances at proportionate rates: — Sample Sacks of three bushels .. Is 6d Five Sacks .. .. 6s 3d .Cloven Sacks, or half ton .. .. 11s 6d Twenty-two Sacks, or one ton .. 22a 6d The Company s COKE is made from the besi .reymouih Coals: is superior to that mad< iron) Newcastle coals, being free from atom and clinker in a remarkable degree, gives a 3.EL-J RLE FIRE, CLEARER & HOTTER THAN COAL, LIGHTS READILY, ana MAKES NO SMOKE. COOD FIRE IN 10 MINUTES. OFFICE I FORT-STREBSTt <j_-js. •**•- ~«a



Amusements? A BBOTT'S OPERA HOUSE Proprietor .. "7 ".. Mr H. N. Abbott. Lessee and Manager .. ..Mr G. B. W. Lewis Directress .. .. Mra G. B. W. Lewis S3S. INCREASING SUCCESS TKJ Of the Celebrated Tragic Artiste, MRS G. B. W. LEWIS In her Wonderful Creation of .TANK SHORE! JANE JANE SHORE! JANE SHORE 1 JANE SHORE! SHORE! JANE SHORE! The Groat SNOW SCENE. Rich and Appropriate DreBSCS. The Moat Realistic Drama of the Arc SEE PRESS OPINIONS. To conclude with the Charming Comedietta, WHO'S TO WIN HIM 1 Musical Director .. .. Mr H. Weinberg, jun. Priceß—4s, 2s Gd, and Is. Box Plan at Lennox's. Day Tickets at Abbott s Hotel. J. W. DODGE, Business Manager. A UCKLAND TABERNACLE. GRAND CONVERSAZIONE. IN AID OP THK BUILDING FUND. WILL BE HELD IN THE CHORAL HALL, SYMONDS-STREET, ON JANUARY 15 and 16,1885. CONVERSAZIONE AT CHORAL HALL, INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC. LIMELIGHT EXHIBITION AT INTERVALS. VOCAL MUSIC. COOKERY COMPETITION. REFRESHMENTS AND FRUIT. Tea, half-past five to half-past six. Tickets to Tea, Is. AMUSEMENTS (Various). Recitations by W. E .Rice and other friend. Admission. Is. Doora open three to half-past five, and half-past six to ten. A^^T^~ "TkEYONPORT PRES- Yg*'THl U BYTERIANBUNDAY- JbQEmKeukm^ SCHOOL, Excursion to Wailicke, WEDNESDAY, January Uth.—The p.s. TAK4.- PUNA will leave the Victoria Wharf, Devonport, at 10 a.l a. sharp, returning at 6 p.m. Farc3. 2s Cd : Children halt price. Tea will be provided without charge. Persona coming from Auckland will be conveyed by the 9.30 frea ferry on showing their Tickets. Tickets may bo obtained from Mr Baker, at the Wharf. For Bale* FOR SALE (Symonds-street), a Large Leasehold Allotment, 60 x 125, ni:nr the Choral Hall. Rent, only £30 per annum. TJrls allotment, owing to ita position and olose proxi mity to Queen-street, is admirably Bituated for a gentleman's residence, Price. £160. Terms can be arranged.—MalcolnißOn and De Lacy, The New Zealand House, Land, and Estate Agency. High-Btreet. FOR SALE, Mount Roskill Road, new well-finished House 6 rooms, bath room, pantry, corner lot, 11 x 118; stablo and Bhed.— Apply on premiaeii. Wm. Keyea. FOR SALE, a good business Allotment, having two frontages, the main frontage being about 120 feet to one of the leading roads in Auckland. This property can bo had- asja reduced price for cash, or term 3 can be made.— For full particulars apply by letter to "Free hold," Star Office. FR SALE, at a sacrifice, for cash, good Allotments.—For particulars, apply by lotter to " Cash," Stab Office. FOR SALE, an Old Established Grocers' Business; low rent; long lease, stock and fittings; about £150.—Apply A. H. Nathan. FOR SALE, 3-roomed Cottage and Allotment in William street, near St. James's Church.—Apply Rose Ertl. OR SALE, good Lathe-bed, Crank, and Fly-wheel; to be Bold cheap.—Apply W. L. Rogers, Furnishing Warehouse, Pon sonby Road. FOR SALE, a Woll-bred Black and Tan Cattle and Sheep Dog (Scotch Collie), one year old; lias been well trained. — Apply •'B.O.T.."STAIt Office. FOR SALE, a bargain, good Block of 4,600 Acres, one day'B easy journey from Auckland City; virgin soil; suitable for cattle or sheep run or for cutting up into farms. Also, . several Properties, 25 to 900 Acres, in Taranakl District.—For full particulars to A. C. Fookes and Co., Licensed Land Brokers, New Plymouth. FO R. S A L E, GENERAL STORE AND BAKERY. The above Business, situated in a populous district close to railway station, within 30 miles distant from Auckland, is now offered for imme diate disposal. The premises are held on lease at a low rental, with several aores of eood cul tivated ground. There is a profitable trade doing, and satisfactory reasons can be given for the owner retiring, value of stock about £300, and to an approved purchaser can be arranged. W^ L. MITCHELL, Coombes's Arcade, Queen-street. TTIOR SALE, 3 fine Boats, suitable for I* Sailing or Pulling, having everything complete; must be sold.—Apply City Bath keeper; FOR SALE, Grand Property near Mangare Bridge, consisting of new 6 roomed House and ii acres rich volcanic land; beautiful situation.—For price and tcrma, apply W. and J. Frater, Land Agents. Queen-street. XrtOß SALE, a Saddlery Business, doing JD a good trade in the rising township of Te Awamutu. For further particulars apply to H. Brace & Co., High-street, or G. D. Hunter, Te Awamutu. [ OR SALE, a Bakery, doing a good trade in Waikato.—Apply Robert Lamb, 35. Queen-street. FOR SALE, just completed, a 6-roomed House, including bathroom and other conveniences; situated within 100 feet of Pon sonby Road.—For owner's address apply to Star Office. FOR SALE, a Tobacconist BusUess, Cueen-street, reasops for leaving: Going to Europe, strickest investigation allowed; terms cash.—Apply H. Bailey, 176, Queen street, opposite Thiatle Hotel. ON SALE, Ground Mortar (delivered in town or suburbs), 200 casks Portland Cement, Plaster of Paris, Fireclay (by ton or lb). Fire Bricks, &c.—R. Jenkinson, Builder. Lome street. SUBURBAN ALLOTMENTS. — For Private Sale, Eight Allotments fronting tho Richmond Avenuo; price reqoired, 10s the foot.—Alfred Buokland. miNSMITH'S and Plumber's Businosß I for Sale, Bituate in a prosperous township; capital opening for an industrious man with a little money.—Apply to E. Porter & Co., Iron mongors. Auckland. Iri I v o~~N p o S ¥. FOR SALE—A splendid Six-roomed House within 3 minutes' walk of Devouport Wharfs also, several small Cottages. — Apply It. & R. Dudor. ' FOR SALE, New Carriages, First-class Ladies' Phteton. Doe Cart, medium-size Delivery Cart, and Strong Station Waggon.—W andE. Hasten, Coachbuilders, Wakeflcld-Btrcot FOR SALE, Buggies, as follows:—1 Telescope (hooded), 2 Single Seats (hooded), 1 Turnover Seat; also, Waggons, Spring Carts, etc.; several Sets ol good second-hand Buggy Harness.—Apply Thames Carriage and Dray Factory, Victoria-street. B7IOR SALE, a new 10-roomed House.— JO Apply H. Rotors, Lincoln-street, Pon sonby. FOR POSITIVE SALE, a nice little Farm of 10 acres, part in grass, all fenced and an eight-roomed House upon it; 3 miles from Railway Station, and 11 miles from town; also, a good Farm at Wnangarei, 320 aoroa. nearly all fenced in, part in good grass, and part bush, good Cottage, Outbuildings and Orchard; Lhe Bheep and catde can either be taken at valuation or otherwise; a low prico will be taken for tho lot.—Apply to John Soppot, House and Land Agent, No. 8, Queen-street. TTk E V O N,. P O 3, T. I'Olt SALE—Choice Allotments situated on the Vauxhall Road, with magnificent view, good frontage, and within easy, distance of steamer. Price very low: termu uasy. — For full particulars apply to lilewall Bros., House and Land Agents, Post-office Store, Devonport. OTEL FOR SALE.—The undersigned are instructed, in consequence of the lll ness'of the proprietor, to offer for immediate sale the Freehold of the old established Kxc'hange Hotel, Onehunga. Terms very easy Particulars on application to the Pro prietor, or J. M, & J. Mowbray, Land Agents, Auckland. ■OESIDENCE, PAR NELL. FOR SALE, the comfortable Residence, the m-ocerty of J. M. Dargaville.Esq., well situated at cornor of York-street, Bradford-street, and Salisbury-street. There are 13 Rooms, consist ing of very larcre Drawing-room. Dining-room, Nursery, best Bedroom, etc., with all con veniences ; splendid view over theharbonr. The Grounds contain about Ono Acre, tastefully laid out with flowers and Bhnrba. Good Tennis Ground, in capital order. APPSAMUEL COCHRANE AND SON, Auctioneers. npo SH PPERS OF BUTTER "^ ON BALE, 100 KEGS PRIME TARANAKI BUTTER, GABRIEL LEWIP Auctlommr. : ■•;-'j^j