The Auckland Evening Star.

VOL. XXVI.-No. 5,476.

AUCKLAND, N.Z., FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 1885.

PRICE: ONE PENNY,



tiilppln - "- ' "oAOIBJC MAIISTBAM j|j^T^r j_ ship co. DNITET) Istfs&B& r BTATEB OF AM KRICA, VIA ndNOLULU. W GRKAT WUTAIN. nON , , n nnt w> «.in tho Sovcmments of lr hoosca through to UverpooL i>«39crß« par^3 yißtho Great Overland ftoad via tho Steators of »h« AUwtlo iS^!!!*_- = — r Z- ' f7 Date of Date of ~ Tons. Sailing to Sailing to Bte»m»f. j luußl s r ,-.noy 'Frisco. _. — j IS&3. | Onorabout 1885. ■< inn HVb 7 March 3 AMWHft""--^Jjool April 1 April 28 FARES h^ npwatai llrjt-claSB ■—iMSsgdandnpwarciJ . l^sii;^"^ 01800-.-"-::^ glSdStotS nol! to exceed six montha **® ffio^Ne Bw ilYor°k.^o§,SM wgP^anaintby Pacillo Mall S.S. Co.'s jMainora. _. w wIU t, O i 9B nod attor 4 p.m. sailing of steamers for San •feftbt rates and aU other lnformaUon »pp&tO fIRO WN CAMPBELLS CO., ShorUand-street. , k TTNION STEAMSHIP fl^sC^ tJ COMPANY OF NKW M qHiWa ZEALAND (LIMITED). fT^ • ~ TIUS TABLE.— February, mtsfPORTS (fromManukan). "^na, | Pate of Sailing. | %*£ 5^51 [Sunday, 8, 3p.m. i — HIWW flf maU arrived) WT*. 1 W17,10 a.m. 18.40 a.m. SSTSsnnRNE. NAPIER, WELLINGTON, C^Ssa | Thura.. 12. noon j — yff?!?iiiAlThnrß.,l9.noon \ - • —"bob MKLbOURNE (via Blv>». WifflOßA j Thurs., 12, noon j - S^^gSlogand HoU -—: — KOK SYDNEY. WSiBAPA I Thura..l2 5 1. m. j prvßAßonMA_rV\ cd., IS. noon I - ——•fOEWvA ANT) LKVIJKA^ jj li ffvrAl'£iugji!)- 5 P-m- 1 "__. ' ~~ FOR RUag^lji^ imwATA rrTic ; u _io. o p.m. i > KfjODRSION TlWilO: c-. : l>\in :;. the M.onth Sffiea^'S^o^eulii^fi^ •^o'^st be booked and alongside TWO HOOKS before adverUsed time of departure. Pumas Tiokets must be taken at the Com- J^?Offlce (Auckland Branoh), corner of giOTandCtistoms-streeta. - «jr _ r\BIBNT LINE. j-ffliffiraHy Under contract with tho Now Sonth Wales Qovornmen ior SS'Wflo^^ieive DffIOO,BABCaA (atsteamer'a eptiiro). SUEZ: ---" Steosr. HVom Sydney. From Melb'nme. Usubu Feb. 14 yeb.2O SnuT Feb.2B MarohU March 20 Poroai March 28 April 3 Ktl.. . AprlUl April 17 . And ortnlghtly thereaftor. Xhnragh fares to London, £22 to £75. Puasnrars seenra speoial advantages by bookiig tough from New Zealand. Secpnd olsMtMMngWl by Orient steamer are provided Wtth mlSinwußages to Sydney or Melbourne. FABa4<«BM)M LONDON.- Speoial faoUl ttn nflhrfrf for bringing out Friends and &i?e6 by pn-payment of the passage-moner i 'SbIAIjBKTURN TICKETS, available for Brioiths, aro Usaed at the following rates t- PABmI^BOOKED TkROUGH~to LON i VS& it Bednced Rates. I NEW ZEALAND ffJMITED), : Agents in New Zealand. P^~^*~~ TtpORTHERN STEAM- J3I SHIP CO. (LOOTED). Time Tablk.— February. {Weather and other Ciroum stances Permitting). FROM QUEEN-STREKT XOTHB HOT LAB»B|TBR^CEa A»D BToAttokland alternatelyeveryMonday and Thnnday.at 7 p.m.. arriving at Tanrangaatß «*)(* on the following morning, when aooaon Mdw mill oontract leaves Immediately Mier maMS"ortheHot L«to>a. PaatoLSSSl^ toVW Stewart Settlement, arriving at Ohlnenrata »t two p.m. same day. JOB TAUBANHA AND BAY Off PLENTY POSTS. taiMxa, | pate or baiuwb. ?Uinnmn Monday, 9,7 p.m. taman Thursday, 12,7 P.m. WelUngton Monday, 16,7 p.m. WelllngMn Thursday, ID, 7 pm. Monday, 23,7 p.m. amnan Thursday, 26,7 p.m. "I . ■"' '"' | connects at Tauranga for Opotua Dmgta Tid Bay oi Plenty Ports overr 'I Tueaday. fig VamsLL, Whawoahoa. asp MoKaogui. wSSgton Monday, 9,7 p.m. Ouauiß Monday, 16,7 p.m. ffellliigton Monday, 23, 7 p.m. ?oaQiiBAT BiimiKn, Tbvphjsna, Pout Fitz- BOY, AND WHAHOAPABAPABA. | Wea?\ft | Every S3turday_i_.m J fm~WaisaiF.m, WHAKjAitEi Heads, and ' ■; ■' MAHOAPAr. Mtcyegor | gvoty Tuesday, 8 P-ci- lilt WHAKBAIiEI, WHiKGAEEI HEA»S, AUD : Paiu'a Bay. liacmg'jr | Kvery Friday, si p.m. . FoßltocuflYßA-g akp Taibua. «Esg TiCvery Monauy and ihurjuay, 7 :- I p.m. ________ JfOR WttANSAaEI AlfD WHAKOAJ'.Br IISADB (Carrying uossangers and cargo for Waipu). A Coach meets the steamer on arrival to ocn toy paaseigera to Waipn. ; - Maw-Sot |Friday,6,Gp.m. g-ooan Friday, 6.8 p.ra. mmsat Tuesday, lfl, 8 p,ro. Ctaaian Wednesday, 11, 18 a.EU Mjajtegor Friday, 13,6 p.m. Wellington Friday, 13,8 p.m. •raczfegaf Tuesday, 17, H p.m. geilhjjton Wednesday, 18,10 a.m. MtgJßgor Friday, 20, G p.m. ffWun Friany, 20.8 p.m. S^Sragor Tuesday, 24,8 p.m. wusman Wednesday, 25,10 a.m. ffSMSOt Friday, 27, 6 p.m. gammon | Friday. J7,8 p.m^ | YfiOM WHAKDAIUej TO AUCEI—ND $_■_. grom Railway Wharf.) &ttSS Saturday. 7.12 neon ■MxrCSor Monday, 9,12 nooij H««man- j Wednesday, 11,6 p.m. fiUMOt Thursday. 12.2 p.m. _wuDgtou f&turday, 14.4 p.m. KWp«<W Monday, 10,12 noon Wragton Wednesday, 18.6 pm. HMrtegor Thursday, 19.12 noon «atawui Sataiday. 21,12 noon rjJSregot MondaT,_23.l2 noon wummn ■Wednesday, 2£, C p.m. __S«goT Thursday, 20,2 p.m. WMlhgtoa Saturday, 28,6 p.m. J^HylemdQalrinnh. ng ear advertißemonta. C_._ FOR HOKIAN6A. tetalghtly (as per advertisement). i_"j!o rnrait ba booked and alongside the Kgnjw 4 n.m, wompt. None will be received Tgr that hour. ,_™8»» Tickets must be taken at tho Com nSfmff* 6Ti Queen-atrest. Aucklfinfl. _SP«8IOJ( TICKETS. - During th< Si f' January and February same will hi ShimS? Rodnccd RaUa,avaUablefor Retun WIM of March. 1885. Wefflnglon or Clansman for Walweri SS_^__»''« 2 P-m.. retarnlng everj & ) 4L t *' "I^OE WAIWEUA (HOI ffttSfiGh .J- 1 SPRINGS).-The fa»t s.B WKIJjIS«TOSi will leav< '*OM3)g__P FQueen-strest Wharf ag abov« '?ebrni,«,*,u IPP- SATURDAY Afteraoon Ir«tamfM'&S t.ferol'-ln"re';nrnii!g from Wai H t»f l{jPf»A¥,atßßvena.m. KoturnFare ABentsT n BkaMßhip Co., 67,Queen-Bt, jAyj£^ rTVHEN_W ZEALANI y^^^a unb upplngeOMI>ANY': E" 3**5-™"^, FOR LONDON DIRECT, ferbarqae . ' ' LAERA \f _j___&P|rA9al<* despatoh.



Jfc&sf ©TEAM TO LONDON, ttmraHr STEAM NAVIGATION -wjiHiww- COMPANY, FOR LONDON DIRECT. v,..__ Leave Leave Steamer. Sydney. Molbourne, ISSS. 18SS Rome Via Colombo Fob. 20 FeK 26 Shannon „ Mar. 6 March 12 Pakkamatta „ Mar. 20 March 28 Pbkin April 3 April 3 .A^id thenooforwnrd every altornato wcok. Passcngora und carso booked to London. Mar scilk'S, luUy, Kgypt, India, China, and Japan at modorato rates. Return Tickets iemicd both to first and second olasa poßsenßors at eapocially low ratos. Cheap rosorved acoonunodatlan can bo obtained In this Company's vosnols. Pnssoncora booking at Auokland secure special advantages. For all particulars apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO., 18. Qneen-street. Auckland. Agents. JL^£^r XITAIUKU AND ONE jgtea^a yv hunga steam 00, (LnCTBD). TIME TABLE.—S.S. MANUKAU. Leave Onehunga I Leave Waluku I Febbitaky. 1885. 7—Saturday, 11 a.m. 7—Saturday, 3.30 p.m. 9—Monday, 1.3U p.m. — 10—Tuosday, 3 p.m. 10—Tuesday, 6.30 a.m. 11-Wed.. i p.m. 11-Wed., 7.30 a.m. la-Thursday, 4 p.m. 12-Thursday, 8.30 a.m. 13—Friday, 5 p.m. 13—Friday, 9 a.m. — 14—Saturday, 10 a.m. 16—Monday, 7 a.m. 16—Monday, 11.30 a.m. 18—Wed.. 8 a.m. 18—Wed., 1130 p.m. 19—Thursday, 8.30 a.m. 19—Thursday, 1 p.m. 20—FridaytforManukau _ Heads), 8 a.m. Sl—Saturday, 9.30 a.m. 21—Saturday, 2 p.m, 23—Monday, 11.30 a.m. 23—Monday, 4 p.m. 24—Tuesday, 1 p.m. — 25—Wed., 3 p.nu 25—Wed., 7 tt.m. — 26—Thursday, 8 a.nu 27-Frlday, fi p.m. - — 28—Saturday, 10 a.m. All freights payable before delivery of goods. J. BARR BROWN, Managing Director. A&Si S*b. wait ak i, jmmmk&C.W tons register 120 h.p., will despatched to WHANGAREI. WHANGAIUM HEADS, MANGA WAI. AND PARUA BAY. as follows :— TIME TABLE FOR FEBRUARY. From Auckland : Every Tuesday and Friday, 8 p.m. Fkom WnANOARW: Monday, 9th. 2 p.m. Thursday, 12th, 5.30 p.m. Monday, 16th, 9.30 n.m. Thursday. 19th, 10 n m. Monday, 23rd, 2 p.m. Thursday, 26th. 1 p.m. Carvo re- olved at Kamo Coal Depot, Railway ; Wlmrf. v. ill 4 p.m. I A 00. • ■'! n.oeta the Stcamar atWhangarel ! lic^dj, f . ! rutiS to Wa'.-ja. j l"Ait;.r.- ■•STimi rs arcl, M<iu,:apal, and Parca ' Bay: a...jn, l()j; llßtar>!, l:is. Steerage, Bsj i liiiiarn, '" ■■. Whftnfp-t;! H. ..;i:i: Sklcok, 7b 6di Tlokols tiiust bf jntaiiipil fit tho Ofllco, which will In' oiicu until aftar fho bout leaves KAMO COLLIERY COMPANY (LIMITED), Agents. Offlco—lla, Qncen-st.. oppoaito Firth'B Mill. JL^X^ Q! S. COROMANDEL. J^^^^^THOMAB SCOTT, MASTER. TIME TABLE. La&vee Auckland: Leave* Coromandel i February. February. — Saturday, 7, la noon Monday, 9,12 noon — — Tuesday, 10,12 noon Wednesday, 11,12 noon - — Thursday, 12,12 nooa Friday, 13,2 p.m. — — Saturday, 14,12 noon Weather snS other olroumsiances permitting. Not responsible in shipping, carrying, or dls oharglßS live stock. No oargo received without shipping note, and within hill an hoar of advertised time of de oarsnro. All Paroelo must be prepaid onboard. A R. H. HWTOniJtY. Manager. AJT~ CJTEAM TO THAMES, jS£^l£g?Tk VO Connecting with River for STIRLING *Bre3^sSBBFWORTH,OHINBMURI,WAI. TKKAURI. WAIHL_ TE AROHA GOLDFIELDS. MORRINSVILLE, WAITOA PLAINS, AND GRANT AND FOSTER'S SETTLEMENT. TIME TABLE B.S. ROTOMAHANA. P.S. ENTERPRISE NO. 2, ahd ANNK MILBANK. FROM AUCKLAND. Rotoma- { Enter- j Anne harm. I prise. I Milbank. FrU^ 5.30 p.m. 12pjn. j - Sat.. 7 - I - I - FROM THAMES: I Rotoma- Enter- I Anne I hana. prise. I Milbank. WK7G Moa.m. - - Sat.. 7 111 a.m. 11 p.m. | — No cargo received for Rotomahans within half-an-hour of advertised time of leaving. Not responsible In Shipping, Carrying, or ARTHUR EADY, AUCKLAND MUSIC WAREHOUSE, 68, QUKKN-ST., Bens to Announce the Arrival of SEVERAL Cases of musical instruments, &a, ex as. Coptic and Oamarn, consisting of— VIOLINS. COPIES OF THE OLD MASTERS, FRENCH COPIES. YOUTHS' VIOLINS. Fitted with Ordinabv Peas, or Watjjs's Patent Holdfast Pbgs, which are Highly Racom mended for the following reasons:— They do not slip, they turn more easily and regularly, they facilitate tuning in const guence, they have a smoother hole for the Btrina. and are more durable. enabing me to guarantee that every instru ment vrill give satisfaction, while the LARGE ASKMCTIO¥- FLUTES. COCOA WOOD, GERMAN SILVER KEYS AND TIPS, SLIDE HEAD, ONE, FOUR, CONCER^FLiriIs WITH CASKS P^S^^FfuTTcSWED, PiL^AB KBVB FLAGEOLETS. IMPROVED BRASS CYLINDER FLAGEO LETi, VARIOUS KJSVS CLARIONETTES. ALBEU'i' Oil BRUSSELS, 14 KEYS, AND BilAHfcT BAND^INoTEUMENTS. COItSF'fS. TKNORHORNS. BARITONES, TROMBONK3, KUPHONIUMS, BOM BARDONS, DRUMd, &C. HOKNS. TOST HORN'S, DRAG HORNS, ALPINE HORN 3 BANJOS. BANJO^IVtINGS: STRINGS SEPA GEEfiI^oToffTTNAS AND ACCORDIONS, BEST QUALITY ONLY. These are treated fa MPSICAL INSTRUMENTS, each being examined and sent out in Perfect Order. They muot not, therefore, bo CLASSED with the? GOODS suppUed by TOY DEALERS. A Large Variety of the above Instruments, in cluding the Patent Broad Rood Accordion, in Solid Oak Case: LeatherStraps-the Strongest ffirO^EteWdNCERTINAS. COVEREV DIOLIN CASES. MAHOGANY, EB3EWOOD, WALNUT, fitted FITTINGS. «TRTNGS PEGS. BOWHAIR,TAILPIECEB, SILVB^°O LLTiaELLOS, • MU,rCHOLL ftGITOKIUMi ' HOOiaSTRONOIHES. ; a EOSBWOOD,wIthBeU,Be B tQuaUty.PMoWoi 3 3 68, QUEEN-STREBT, AUCKI^ND. ptorakeapeis. -"-~ - |as aslffltf t88 JqoVerumWi'wunoc



Business Notices* T^ ii w m v i i c, THE TENAKOE GALOP. THE TKNAKOK GALOP | (Second Edition Just Publishod). AIX TIIE RAOE ! ALL THE KAGK ! THE TKNAKOE GALOP May bo had of all 1 Booksellers and Music Ware housoß throughout NowJloaland. /S T" I~ SB A L E, \JC» COAL AND FIREWOOD DEALER. At Yard, KaranKahapo Road, or Ship's Side Posts and Rails, House Blocks, and Shingles on Halo. ■TCTOTICE OF REMOVAL. MESSRS. E. MITCHELSON & Co., KAURI GUM. GRAIN, andPRODUCEMERCHANTS, bog to notify that thoy have Removed to more Commodious Premises, situated In Little Queen street, opposite tho Warehouses of Mr ". Nathan and Mr A. Heather, Merchants. Auckland 17th January, 1885. QPENING ANNOUNCEMENT. A. B. THOMPSON (Late of Londonderry) Bogs to intimate to his friends and the publio that ho will commence Business ON JANUARY 21, AS JANUARY Jl, TEA BLENDER, GROCER, AND PROVISION MERCHANT. TEA A SPECIALTY, My Stock of Oil. Italian, and French Goods is Large, Well-bought, and will be sold (or Half tho Usual Profit. A TRIAL SOLICITED, Note the Address— A. B. THOMPSON, FOOT OF GREY-STRKET (throo doors below Cook-strecO. WAHNOC'K BROT HERS, 80-*JP AND OANDIJS MANUFACTURERS, (JOi'S CP.KKIS:, RICHMOND. Owk lilii'.HAM-STMriCT, AI'CKLANI). Cuvh Purehasi»(s of ;TaUow. Wool. Sheopsklae. and Bouei, / ThOS. J, M.ARBUTT, / I Manufacturer or CORN BROOMS, B^fo UK | TRADE jKA PA I [MARK. TBLBPHONK N0..,m I TO PLUMBERS AND THE PUBLIC. We having imported a large Pipe Cutting and Screwing Machine, are prepared to cut or screw all Blzes of pipe up to 3-Inch on the most reason able terms. PAUL AND SCHENK. Licensed Plumbers. Albert-street /CLEANLINESS ! TmCONOMY |! TTEALTH!!! SECURED BY THE USE OF THE NEW DRY CLOSET SYSTEM (ROBERTS'S PATENT PROCESS). AGENT 3 FoR AUCKLAND: Messrs E- Pobteb and Co., Ironmongers, Queen-street. PATTERSON, late Belcher's Livery and Bait Stables, corner Upper Queen-street and Karangabape Road. Saddle Horses and Buggies for Hire. Charges moderate. BLIKSVILLB TIMBBR COMPANY. First, Medlma, and Second-olaas Buildini noorißß. Lining, and other Dressed Tbnbat, Bbinglef, so. OOLONTALBANK BUILDIKQfc BUTCHER AND CO., Fokt-bt. and Queen bt Wharf. STEVEDORES, BSCEIVING AND FORWARDING AGENTS. WOOL BTOBKD AND DUMPED JOB BHIPMKUI. BALLAST aUFFLIBD. R W. A. DUGLEBY, M.R.LB.A., ARCHITKCT, too. Oitickbi No. 1, Kxohanga qiambeni, Queen street. ■CURE. FIRE. WRB. NEW ZEALAND TIMBER- COMPANY (Limited). Tiio abovo Company, in thanking Cuatomorß for past ouDport, whloh was "uoyond all expecta tion, bOf! t« »nt!r i' that " fuU CI"'!1"10"1 o£ Slll' ohlnocr, with nil tlio latent improvements, has been imported at great cost from nil parts of New Zealand and Australia, and is now work ing night and day. The Company la therefore in a position to supply all Orders for Timber, Sashes, Doors, and Manufactured Goods from the NKW WORKS, nkab Fremian's Bay, at the shortest notice and Lowest Rates. Ah some of our Customers may be under tho Impression that our Stock of Dry Timber ia burnt, we avail ourselves of this opportunity to inform them that our Timber being seasoned at our Country Mills and Freeman's Bay allot ments, none of tho Manufacturing Timber has been destroyed, and of which we now hold the Largest Stock in the Colony. Being determined that the Supplies of Ma terial shall be maintained a8 hitherto, our Mills at Freeman's Bay, Devonport, and East Coast will bo running nigh and dayt. F. JAGGER, Manager. SCORIA ASH. SCORIA ASH TO BOILDERS AND CONTBAOTORS. I am prepared to supply (or ie}i™ TXJ?°!B Three KJjjcs Scoria Pit, in any quantity. Coarse, Medium, aid Screened, in Auckland Suburbs and Onehunga. Orders can be left with Jas. Maelde, Coachbuilder, Victoria-street; or the Jan. 9 1885. Wm. BRIERLY. OUPBMOB OORBUGATItD lANM , ° 3. I7OAN ' See* JtatrtaXtdoer to Crowth«r1» Stable* , Sril QMS O?lSpouting,■ Bldgtaft M« ' Dawu Pißei blwwb ta Stock. Veranaah Iro« wUlalw»TtweelTehUßroia»»»tti«tla». l#* . Wiabm ttmn cm tana. m O T R 4 V E L L E ES. f PRESENTS FOR HOME. f Very handsome Inlaid Table Tops, Cabinets, a and Walking Sticks, made from the .pick of New Zealand's beautiful woods, at very reason abilpricet Carefully packed for shipment. v W.NORRIE. Top of Shortland-strcet. [ y HENDERSON, I HOUSE. SHIP, SIGN, AND-GENERAL U DECORATIVE PAINTKB, U Vpt *, Wf IT»pAl|.»t*|lT.



OANQES. KANGES. RANGES. T. ATKINSON, ENERGETIC FOUNDRY, CnniSTOHUBOII, Haa arrived, and oommonccd a BRANCH RANGE, COPPER, AND FURNACE FACTORY In AUCKLAND, VICTORIA-STREET, near Old Red Liou Hotel. It la by tlio request of so many of Ms old frianda that ho hau dune go, and ho hopes thoy will now givo him ull tho support they can. Ho Intends ihia year to slvo a death-blow to Co lonial Ovuna, iis his Ranges will be sold ao re markably Cheap that cvciy poor man can K"t one. Price list by eiillinwr. Every Kongo Bold In his Shop guaranteed to Rlvo satisfaction. Tliay uro Iho most economical in the colonies. Holder of Blßhtcon Conlllcalus find Ono Silvor Cup Conio and soo for yourselves. Prloti, from £2 15a to £20 and upwards. A miin kopt on purpowo for Ropairs. /^ R O U N D LIMB. GROUND LIMB FOR SALE ' SOUTHGATE S MAHURANGI HYDRAULIC GROUND ROCHE IiIMK. Id any quantity, for Concroto Paths, Floors Cellars, &o. (next to stone flagging is un rivalled for durability and hard-setting Qualities). For tanks and other wet work It la a Brat-class material. B. KEANE, SOLE AGENT, CUSTOMS-STREET SKUtLH KIBMXH.j [ALBX. AJCHK. TXBSKBTH AND AITKEN JJL art glad to Inform their Cuntomors and the Public generally that having sold the whol« of their last year's Steok of Clovers, etc., they are in a position to Offer an Entirely New Stock arriving per direct steamer Aorangl, from Lon con, ana per Mall Steamer from Ban Franolioo, v under, all current season's growth, consisting WHITE CLOVER (Trefollum repens) RED GLOVERjTrefbllum pretens) ALSYKK CLOVER (Trefollum hybridal COWGRABS {Trefollum perenne) SCARLET CLOVER (Trefollum Inoamatonl TREFOIL (Medloago «upnllna) «"""■•-■* LUCERNE (Medioago satlva) . iFALFA tModlcago Chilian*) 1 IMOTHY (Phlanra Prateula) 13RBSTED DOGSTAIL (Oynoeurui erlstalotl dKADOW FOXTAIL (Alopeourua pretend*) I HEBPB FESCUE(Festtcaovtaa) ' VOOD MEADOW ORABS (Poa nemoralli) 1 ■RAIRIK (Broinui Sohrcßdert) mmmaum : KX>B GRASS tATTAIL (3porobolus olongatns) SIM Ms^W""^ PUKPLK and GKICKjf TOP ABERDEEN TURNIPS DEVONSHIRE GKRY STONK, WHITB BWII^^NI DP^ TUHNIPB Tim; -ro biso AgK.va for the Boneduit at Mftn^i . terfdby Hit .'< arkland Manure Com pany. ;<ylney Kernel i. « iut\ Klnnr, Mlnural itiid S»'!' V:,>ifiMU-a. )'i.c:-o and Gnisn Manures, Pemv'-o d'.iami. Nit -ue of Soda, and other Ai-t1u..'.,: Mtuurra; (.'•<.<;•, r.Tnlii.. H.\i!ey, Beans, ¥m*e; Coartm. Finn, und Kock Salt, Cobra, and LJnsmwi Oake i *Juw ?,oal*nri Flax anil Tow. «to. JH O W D B N, • QUKKN-STREKT. PIANOS. PIANOS. VIOLINS. &o. ANOTHER SHIPMENT OF HAAKE'S, MIGNON'S, AND RAPOLDI. J. H. consldors tbe llaakk to be the best German Piano manufactured; the Mignon the neatest and boat finished; and the Rapoldi for appoaranco, tone, and durability, the cheapest Piano ever offered In this market. A few first-class Violins and a good Second hand Piano, and two Churob Pedal and Pipe Organs, for sale. pAPERfIANGINGB, W. PHILLIPPB & SON HAVE RECEIVED. EX LATE ARRIVALS 185—P AOK AO B S—lß6 ootrrAnmra 66,000 ROLLS 07 PAPERHANGINGB, CONSISTING OF NEW PATTERNS for Drawing, Dining, Bed-rooms, Hall and Staircase, suitable for tho Mansion or Cottage. AND BEST VALUK BVKR OFFERED IN PAPERHANQINQa gi6-PACKAGBS-918 BORIMS AND HESSIANS KjATK AND SHEET GLASS. WHITB IdIAD. OILS, TURPS. VARNISHEB, AND ALL TRADE SUNDRIES. W. PHILLIPPB * SON, (6 AltD 07. QH«*N-HTHI!B. Tl/TALLINDINB ~~& CO^ BCTLAND-STREET, AUCKLAND, ■ WHOLESALE FURNITURE MANUFACTURERS, Beg to Inform Morohanta, Shippers, Furniture Dealers, and tho Trado that, having erected Machinery of tho most inodorn description and labour-saving appliances, thoy aro now prepared to manufacture ALL KINDS OF FURNITURE IN AN? QUANTITY, And on the shortest notice. WOBKHAWSniP AMD MATERIAL OUARANTBKP ICTURE FRAME MANUFACTORY AND MUdTCAI. INSTRUMENT WARE HOUSE, 88, VICTORIA-STRKEI'. Auckland (9 doors abovo Albert-street). C. E. CARTER, Jus., PRACTICAL SIOK WIIITRR, GILDKK, AMD EM nossEß on Glass. Silk Bsnnors Written in tho Latest Design. Grainorjinil Marblcr. L~A T T At? t> FAW CE T T'9 UNIU VALUED SA Is SUII! i.\ is SUIT I tfor Quality, for Cheapness, for Slylo, Mid Gooa Workmanship, STANDS UiN RIVALLED I Their Motto Is: FULL VALUE FOR CASH. Call and Soo Iholr CHOICE STOCK of SCOTCH AND COLONIAL TWEEDS. PLATT AND FAWCETT, TAILORS, KABAXOAHArE ROAD. TIT X P. F. M. BURROWS Architect and Buildinu Sohveyor, Over Goodaon's. AUCKLAND. T.~E. C A~*~T E *>s XMAS BOX AND NEW YEAR'S GIFT. THE WONDER OF THE AGE. Anyone cutting out thio Coupon and taking it. with 28 6d, to T. E. Cartor's Picture and Musical Instrument Depot. 83, Victoria-street, Auck land, will be GIVEN Ono of his beautiful Rolls of Pictures (Copies of celebrated Paintings), WCrth TEN SHILLINGS. Poßt free for 3d extra. Also, Double Roll for 6s i worth 20a; 6d extra post. . WP E L L. • MOUNT ROSKILL 'BUS Leaves Leaves Edendnle: National Bank: 7.0 a»m 730 a.m. 815a.m 920 a.m. 11.0 a.m 12 nooa 1.0 p.m 2.30 p.m. 3.0 p.m 1.0 p.m. i.SOp.m 5.45 p.m. . Saturday Night, 6.15 9.45 COACH FROM DEVONPORT TO LAKK TAKAPUNA. Additional Runs, to meet tho convenience of the Public TIME-TABLE. Coaoh leaves Devon- Coach Leaves Lake port Post-office. School-house. 8.20 a.m. 9.5 a.m. 10,30 ~ 11.15 „ 2 p.m. 2.45 p.m, 1 6.15 „ Sundays. 11.0 s,m. ll.Jsa.rn. 3 p.m 5 p.m, OAVIS •gROTHKRS. Proprietors. HMURCIIIE, Tailor, who. leaves • for England on tho sth March, requests that all accounts against him bo sent in, and that ell outstanding accounts owing be paid OB oy before tlje 23r4 tost, ~ ■ I a •tv-'Apprenucea framea.



Land and Estate Agents. r\ "O" QSMOND *LAND AND*MONETAHY AGENT, 118, QOKKN-STRKET (AdJolningß. Tonka and Co.'v). TELEPHONE N 0...185. BANKERS! National Bank of New Zealand (IJmltofl), Mortgages and Loans Negotiated. Konts and Interests Collected, Monoy Iv vested onFirot-olttaaSecurltloawlth outobarfte. K^tatos manftged for absentees. Valuations and Arbitrations undortakon. Na o Land alfivirs specially understood. > 'ounon to IM and Properties for Sale plaoec on my list free of charge. Evory description of landed property bough or sold to ordor. Large sums to lend on llrst-olass soouritles, QIIY pBOPXRTIKS BTORKS.—Sovoral large ones In commanding positions; every information on application. BTOIiK AND COMFORTABLE HOUSE In a urst-olosa leading position: both water and gas laid In; a fine opening tor someone, Price. £600. with tends,, ALJX>TMKNT,SHORTLAN»STREET—LargK frontage and very deep; splendid buslnest site. Sites of this description (double front age) are very hard to obtain anywhere close to (juoon-s troet This site should at once com mand tho attention of persons requiring a grand position so near the Post-offloe. BROWN-STREET, PONSONBY-A Capital and vory convenient Six - roomed House almost new; nioo allotment; pretty view, Prioe, £125, with terms to suit. PONSONBY—Very pretty Seven-roomed Villa Residence (now); gas and water; every con venience. Prlco, £425. NEWTON, SYMONDS-STREET SIDE-Very Comfortable Eight-roomed House (Just the sort of house there is so much Inquiry for at present), close to Queon-stroet; gas and water; large allotment| nice view, and cheap l £750. iji a L BTI CONVEMENTLY - SITUATED 8 - ROOMED HOUSE, Victoria Avenue | rent, 14s per BEVKRAL COMFORTABLE AND PLKA SANTLY-SITUATED HOUSES at low rente to good tenants, (SUBURBAN pROPKRT KB. ffilO.-VERY COMFORTABLE 1-ROOMED COTTAGE, oonvenlent distance from townj Mount Eden district; every convenience, and nice allotment; oaay tonne ot payment. NORTH HHOKK—Two tat-clues Allotments, commanding a very pretty viow. In rapidly rttilng locality, cloho to tl.o wharf. A3 lfis per foot. »SSO KOU AN SROOKED HOUSE and good allotment, situated near Mr Morley's Storo on Ibo Grflit North Ro«fl. A chunco colflam root Witt MOUNT KDEN, VIEW ROAD-One of tho Prettiest j'!')imc>t in tho district, bnilt on bu allotment :'' x S,UI, co.-innaniling a plcorstnt view, ku' .ru tastefully laid out, buili ami flubbed i .-: •.■o.-y r :iii.sriii-iii.iniicr;t:hcuid !>:: Ir.speotef ;o !••'• ttpsrc--int(.a; conu.i:.^ f!vu rooms, Ci-cl,! .ivu of cu]jl)o.irds and jiMiuies.. Prica ow und terms oauy. FIVK AClti-'J. llvo milus from town ; nmthorn axpoct; O) [nr bcto. Thin 'a tho property for an industrious man; terms to suit. TEN ACRES, sr.me as above. House to suit will be built on deferred payment dj stem, if required. SEVERAL 3 TO 7-ACRE SECTIONS, suitable for Market Gardens; good soil: convenient to town; good road frontage, SJ miles from town | proat prospective value; easy terms. Money advanced to build with, repayable br monthly or Quarterly payments. 6600 wiU purohasa ONK of tho NICEST SITES for a GENTLEMAN'S RESUJKNCE to be obtained noar Auckland; the size of the site would bo about 800 x 200 feet. MOUNT KpSKJXXi (Valley Road)—A good 6-roomed House on a Large Corner Allotment i Q°h ADSTONE JjJSTATE. 108 PEP FOOT AND UPWARDa—AII the Unßold Portions of that most conveniently situated property known as tho Gladstone Est ito. This Kstate, situated so close to town, and from any portion of which tho views are unsurpassed, is now Subdivided Into Large Allotments. Those allotments are not 33 x 09, but have largs frontnees and still larger depth. Tho prices are such that almost any person may obtain their own freehold at a nominal cost Should tornis be any inducement, the owner is prepared to accept a third cash, tho balance to remain for 3 or 5 years at 8 per cont. per annum. The inducements which this pro perty offors to any persons requiring a nico Resldenco Site or a Splendid Investment are manifold. Fancy being ablo to purchaso a Grand Allotment oloso to town lor 10s por foot. Soil Boml-voleanie, views unrivalled; within 6 minutes' walk of a railway Btation, trams to pass in tho immediato vicinity, 'buses constantly; church and school convenient; gas and water mains within 100 feet of the pro perty; post-ofllco and telephone within a little distance; no clearing required. Plans and every Information mar be obtained s! the offl.io of the underslirneo Insurance. ■\TBW ZEALAND INSURANCE i3l COMPANY (FIRS AND MARINE). Capital £1.000,000 Paid-up and Reserve Funds .... £100,000 Protection from FIRE or MARINE LOSS Can iik Effected in this Company. claims mbt with promptitudk and LinKKALITY. JAMES BUTTLE, Manager. HIS COLONIAL MUTUAL LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY (LIMITED). AUCKLAND OFFICES : 130, QUEKN-BTRBST. DIRECTORS I Auckland.—J. M. Shora (Chairman), S. Thorne George, F. J. Moss, M.H.B. Dunbdin—E. J. Spence (Chairman). W. J. M. Larnach, C.M.G.. M.H.R.; Hon. George Mo- Lean, M.L.C.; Hon. Robert Stout, Premier. THE COLONIAL MUTUAL has added to aU the ordinary forms of Assurance SEVERAL DISTINCTIVE FEATURES, and is tho only Colonial Life Office which issues TONTINE INVESTMENT POLICIES. Tho "Absolute" and "Modified" Tontine Policies of the Colonial Mutual secure advan atti'S not offorcd by any Foreign Company. Colonial Mutual Policies are INCONTEST ABLE FROM DATE OF ISSUE, being on iroly froo from obnoxious conditions as to travelling, rcßldonco, occupation, mode of life, B r manner of death. ag H LYA^_ Socretary for N« w Zanland. riOVBRKMENT LIFE INSURANCE. ■ -TT &i:ad Ossiov,; PROVINCIAL BUILDINOB, Wjbllingtoh. sub onlt new zhalahd li?j1 officb. government skcuhity, - mutual insurance, LOWEST PREMIUMS, The Ordinary Branch offers an Insurance of £1200 at the premium chnrgod ols« ---whare for £1,000, equivalent to AIT IMMEDIATE BONDS OT £200 In addition to Full Participation in Pronto, WORKMAN'S INSURANCE Specially provided for In the INDUSTRIAL BRANCH. POLICIJSS IeSUKD FROM £5 UPWARDS, WTAI «. PARTICIPATION IN PROFITS. JH PREMIUMS PAYABLE WEEKLY, For which a Collector will tall. SPECIAL TABLES.FOR CHILDREN. Pollutes of £20 and upwards, after Thre« Years, can be surrendered for Cash, or for ■ Free Policy. LIBBBAL BBOOLATIOMS, NOTE.—The Government not only bring! Insurance within the reach of nearly every ma», woman, and ohild in the community, but pro vides the description o£ policy and mode of pay ment best Buitod to the requirements of each. D. M. LUCKIK. CommlssloMT, Woke. coke. coke, THK AUCKLAND GAS COMPANY LTD.) Invite Orders for GAS CO.KE. Delivered within 1 mile of tho orks, for Cash; longei distances at proportionate rates :— Sample Sacks of three bushels .. Is 6d FiveSaeks 6s 3d Eleven Sacks, or half ton .. .. Us Twenty-two Sacks, or one ton „ 22s 6d The Company s COKE is made from the besl Greymouth Coals; is superior to that mad< from Newcastle coals, being free from stow and clinker in a remarkable degree, gives a RELIABLE FIRE, CLEARER & HOTTER THAN COAL, ' LIGHTS READILY, and MAKES NO SMOKE. GOOD FIRE IN 10 MINUTES. 1J" OFFICE v FORT-STREET. ©0K» GOES, J COKE ■.'•■'■■ iAßenui,«pri"BvnwvV ' " . _



Sloney. , TMTONEY TO LEND, In large or small JLKJL ferns, at usual rates ot Interest. OONNKLL & COOLER, Solicitors. Vulcan Lapfc MONEY TO LEND on Freehold Securities.—A. Buchanan, Solioltor, St. Mungo Chambers (opposite Bank of New Zealand). MONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage, oJ First-class Freehold Securities. W. COLKMAN, Solicitor, ■ National Insurance Buildings. ' "IVTONEY LENT ON PROMISSORY JLYJL NOTES, HOUSES, FURNITURE. &O. BHiLS DISCOUNTED DAILY. ( MORTGAGES NEGOTIATED. t JOHN W. HARDIE, Land, Commission, and Kstate Agent, HIQH-STKEKT, Auckland. MONEY TO LEND, in suma of £26 and upwards, at current rates of Interest Apply to PKTER OLIPHANT, { Solicitor, High-street. MONEY TO LEND, nt a moderate rate of Interest.—Apply to JACKSON & RUSSELL, • ■ Solicitors, Shortland-street. > Tl/TONEY TO LEND at current rates of f JxL lnterost.—Lalshley and Jackson, Queen • atreot. ' TNDUSTRIAL Am PROVIDENT PER -1 J. MANEN.T BUILDING, LAND, AND IN , VKSTidBNT SOCDITY OF AUCKLAND, Bornor of Qaeen-street and Vuloan Laac INTBBTMENT DEPARTMENT. Thli Society is now issuing: Ordinary Investing; Shares, oanryins foil rata ' of lntareßt and prollt. Paid-up Investing Shareaof £20 each, oarwlnß 7 per cent interest (payable half-yearly) ana 1 participating in profits. Interest allowed on deposits fori 12 months-- .-. 8 per cent, B months ,-5 per cent, T dayß' notloo 4 per cent BORROWING DEPARTMENT. The Society advances on Approved FroehoM and Leasehold Proparty to the extent ot three feurtha of the value. " Borrowers may pay »ff part or the whole Ot their mortgage!! at any time. Reduced Table of Rates and any further parti onlara required may be obtained at the Society1! OffloM< GEORGE ERASER. Manager. uckland permanent co operative BUHiDING & INVBBT MSNT SOCIETY, OTFICHI 117, QUKKN-HTUKET. LOANS granted upon approved seourltlos of Freehold or Leasohold Properties In Bums of £20 to £6,000, principal and Interest boing repay able in instalments at tho following Reduced Rates for repayment of each £100 borrowed :— Xi i!-V-ymcuiioi" toiid-I.,__ ,•-„.,. Total Amount Uigover lor\,eek. Ke p ayab ie, c. n. d. & s. d. lycar .. ..200 101 0 0 2 yours „ -.10 10 103 0 8 8 years ... .. 14 7 11315 0 i yearn _ 11 8 121 6 8 Oynnrs .... 3 0 130 18 3 8 years _ 7 1 117 13 fl lOycars .... S3 102 10 3 And in tho gamo proportion for smaller or lartfor loans. DEPOSITS.—Tho Society rcnolves Monoy on Deposit :—Ropayablo at 7 days' notice 5 per cent, per annum; repayable In S months, 8 per cent, per annum. JOHN BATGER. Secretary. "VT OTICE OF REMOVAL. THE VICTORIAN LOAN AND DISCOUNT AGENCY iiavb REMOVED TO OFFICES NEXT DOOR TO MR P. OLIPHANT, Somoitob, HIGH-STREET. ONDON MORTGAGE, LOAN, AND DISCOUNT BANS. 80, BHORTLAND-STREBT, Acoklaw (OFFOBrra A. Clark & sons' WARKHOXTSa^ And Little Collins-streot, Melbourne. LOANS ARE ADVANCED FROM £10 TO £1,000. Upon personal, freehold, and leasehold security, repayable by Weekly, Monthly, or Quarterly Instalments, at Lowest Current Rates. Adranoes made on Furniture without removal, and all classes of Merchandise. Loans Granted upon Life Pouches, Lsoaohs, AND iNTKRBSTt UNDER WILLS. BILLS DISCOUNTED AT CURRENT RATES, LoAxiuroN Deposit or Deeds. Repatxeht ■t East Instilments, FORMS GRATIS. All communication* and Interviews held itrlotly conndentlaL lUWK OT EWOLASB NOTSfI CHUIBBD. LONDON LOAN AND DISCOUNT COMPANY, HIGH-STREET, NEXT TO ATKINS PRINTING OFFICE, £5 to £1,000. This Company grants Loan? on PERSONAL SECURITY, ON FREEHOLD AND LEASEHOLD SECURITY, ON FIRST AND SECOND MORTGAGES, or on any available security, repayable In WEEKLY OR MONTHLY INSTALMENTS, OT in any way to suit the Borrower, Loans may bo repaid at the rate ot Sixpence per wcok In tho Pound, Bills Discounted at Current Rates, Bunk of England Notos and Australian Bank Notes Bought. • All fiommiuiieiitions strictly confidential. LONDON LOAN AND DISCOUNT CO., HIGH-.STR3UT iNhxt to Atkin'b Printing Offior>. npilE UNION STEAM SAW, MOULD -* ING, SASH, AND BOOK COMPANY (LIMITED), DEALER IN TIMBER, DOORS, SASHES, AND TUUNERY, "Supplies from Bush Mills by direct delivery ot any Public Wharf In Auckland :- BUILDING MATERIAL IN EVERY FORM, including MOULDINGS. Owner o£ tho Tairua Saw-mil's, WHICH PRODUCIS TUB BE3T JOINERS' V TIMBKR IN THE MARKET. IMPORTANT TO BUILDERS, CON TRACTORS. CABINETMAKERS, AND JOINKRS. A Specially Selected Stock of JOINERS' TIMBER From the Tairua Mill, thoroughly seasoned and ready for working up, is always kept in Stock at MECHANICS'BAY YARD, In lots to suit customers' requirements. MECHANICS' BAY~~TIMBER YARD i AND FACTORY. TIMBER. DOORS, |ASHE3, ETwoRK> And GENERAL JOINERY. The Company continues to supply in lots to suit purchasers material as above, Stocks in all dopartmentsarelarge.well-assorted, and thoroughly seasoned, and Favourable quotations will bo given to those about to build. Prico List* and all information on application to HEAD OFFICE, Mechanics' Bay. JO B L~O TS. ' Special inducements to buyers of Timber suit f able for Out-buildiDg.i.. BIRKENHEAD AND NORTHCOTE. The Company's Branch Yard In UiigdistricMn connection with tlic business o£ Messrs Flowellyn Biv;3,, Birkocbead Wharf, contains Large Stocks ot timber (rough and dres3ed). Mouldings. Doors and Sashes for immediate delivery at TOWN PRICES^ t DRAPER -jm OW L E R, ■ ARCHITECT, Wellington-street, Auckland. Plans Prepared for ovory description of Buildings. [a card.] 1VT R W' F" BUCKLANE Has commenced practice In Auckland as a BARRISTER AND SOLICITOR In Chambers No. S. Durhara-Bt. Ka»t (opposite T • an 48. Morrjnan4Cp.'BßJ4e entrance).



Sporting ADAM BEDE'S CONSULTATION ON THE DUNEDIN CUP, 1885 4,000 MEMBERS AT TEN SHILLINGS EACH. 110 PRIZES ! 110 PRIZES I Divided as follows: Ist Horse „ ..£SOO 2nd Horse .. .. 300 10 Prizes at £20 ..0900 3rd Horse „ ..100 10 Prizes at £13 .. 150 Starters, divided ZOO fiO Prizes at £5 .. 250 Non-starters, dlv. 300 Total £600 Total .. £1400 ADAM BKDK would parttonlarly draw Sub scribers' attention to the fact that this Con sultation will bo drawn as soon as full, in the prosonce ol the Press and a Committee of Sub scribers. Early application of Shares should bo made by letter, enclosing Two Stamps, with exohangs on Cheques, or by Money Order, Bank Notes, or Drafts. Registered Letters or Telegrams will not on any aocount be received. If Bank Notes are sent please use two en velopes, one sealed and placed Inside the other. P.O. Orders preferred when procurable. It will greatly expedite business It an addressod envelope is enclosed with application. Address— ADAM BEDS. Care of H.N.Abbott, Box No. 2, Post-office, Auckland. Unlimited Number of I Will positively close Subscribers at 5s each. | March 16,1885. A NEMO'S CONSULTATION -£*-• OK THE HENDERSON'S MILL CUP, TO BE RUN ON ST. PATRICK'S DAY; MARCH 17, is NOW OPEN. To be divided as follows :— let Horse 40 per cent 2nd „ 20 „ 3rd „ 10 „ Others (divided) .. ..30 „ Post-ofllco Orders when convonlent, an In the event of a letter going astray it can be traced. Two stamp's necessary for replies. A. NEMO. Care of F. Tomlinson, Barrel Hotel, Parnell, £5000. fSSfiSSBt £5000. n U N X D I S CUP, 1885. WILL CLOSE FEBRUARY 21TH. TO UK BUN B'KIIHUARY 26TH, 1885. W 10,000 MEMBERS AT 10s EACH, TO 233 PRIZES. DUNEDIN CUP v h 10 Nominations. 196 Cash Awards, v aFiret £1200 2at£loo .. £200H OSecond 600 lat 60 .. 2002 Third 300 10 at 25 .. 250g Kstartera (divide 10 at 20 .. 200g § M ab't £10 caoh) 280 40 at 10 .. 400H Non-starters 40 at 8 _ 320^ 2 (div. ab't £20 90 at 5 .. 450« g each) 600 — d ? ' 198 £2020>3 H £2980 Each Ticket has Bight Chances, and can obtain a Prize in each of the Sight Drawings. Please send P.O. Orders when convenient, and two stamps for replies. READ THIS 1 Mr Abb in am having retired from the Busi ness, takcß this opportunity of thanking the Public for past patronage, and respectfully re quests a continuance of that support for bis successors, who will do their utmost to furnish their patroni with all necessary information. As a guarantee of thoir bona fides, investors can obtain Names and Addresses of the Three Prinoipal Winners; Names and Addresses of Committee; and can also inspect Asa's Books at all times. ADA MANTUA Care of Lyons & Hakt, Box 351, Post-office, Dunedln. DUNEDIH CUP, TO BE RUN ON FEBRUARY 20, 1885. "EUREKA" Is now Forming a Company on the above event. 1,000 SHAREHOLDERS AT 10s EACH, Dividod as follows— FlrstHorse «l«0 Second Horso 100 Third Horse 7o Starters TO Non-starters 100 saw Application for tickets should be made at °nCet° "EUREKA." Care of H. Ellison, Tobacconist, Junction of Queen and Qroy sts., Auckland. In case of the number of Shareholders exceed ing 1,000, tho prises will bo increased pro rata. Every Shareholder, with tho Press, will be admitted to the Drawing. £5 000. £5,000. 10.000 PROGRAMMES AT 108 BACH. FIDELITY COMPANY'S ANNUAL PROGRAMMK OH THE DUNEDIN CUP. 40 HORSES and 115 NEW ZEALAND BONDS, Divided as follows— Ist Horse .. .. £1300 N.Z. Bonds. 2nd Horso.. - 700 fiat £100 - _ £500 Horse" 7. 800 10 at £60 .. -600 Othersldivtded)- 700 20 at £20 . ... 400 40at£5 * .. 800 Total m •• £3000 Total .. ..£2OOO Total amount o Prizes..£s.ooo. Each Ticket has Six Chanoes, and can obtain a Prize in Each Drawing. „,„__. ,„, Will Close on or about 21th Fobruaiy, 1885. Please add stamps for reply and result. tS" Remittances can be Bent as follows :— 1. Chequos, P.O. Orders, or Bank Notes. 2. Mako crosned cheques, with Is added for exchange, payable eithor to a No: or simply to bearer, as printed, but not to any particular person. If chequos or bank drafts are payable eithor to a particular person or to ordor, they will bo rcturnod to the sender, 3. P.O. Ordorß may bo sent, but they must bo nmrlo pas ablo to Fidelity Company only, and not to uny particular pui-son. 1. ReKiatorod lotters or telegrams oanxot bo roplled to. Address only as below?* FIDELITY COMPANY, Car f Alfred A. Cameron's Box 251, Post-offlco. Dunedln. -vr o t I c E. ALBOCARBON LIGHT. I hereby givo notice that I have appointed Mr C. G. Moohe, of Oamaru, Otago, my Solo Agent m New Zealand for the Albo-Carbon and Albo- Carbon Light, and that I shall strenuously oppose any Infringement of my Patent itigms. GEORGE KENT, 199, High Holborn, London, Proprietor of the Australasian Patent Rights Of. the Albo-Carbon and Albo-Carbon Light. .fit a >\ | HOBSON-STBEBT ]] CASH AND DEFERRED PAYMBOT TAILORS, DRAPERS, MmUNBRS. MANTLE AND HABIT-MAKERS, BOBSON-aiBEXS, We respectfully invite attention to our lorgt 3iock of NOVELTIS3 for the present Season. Our Great Variety and Choice of the Bet Fabrics, with the Skill and Talent we now em ploy, and the great success of our efforts to pro- Juco Superior Garments, Perfeot in Fit, and Unexcelled In Cut and Style, gives us ever} Domldonoo In respectfully soliciting the favooi of a visit All Tweeds thoroughly shrunk before being mode up, And Fit and Workmanship ' Guaranteed, The Daforraa Payment Syatem baa bees ot»d to be a great boon, by enabling thoM with limited Incomes to procure necessaries li be easiest possible way. ALL GOODS ARE" MARKED IN PLAIN FIGURES, Owh Customers reoelve 5 per cent DiMonnt one sMlling In the pound storllng) on all parsela f 30a and upwards. INSFHOTION INVITED ' ''' ' PUKCAS3 FAS 3 rai 80C1. ...



Tender* "IyTEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. NORTH ISLAND~MAIN TRUNK RAILWAY. 75,000 SLEEPERS CONTRACT. Written tenders will be received at this office until NOON of FRIDAY, 13th February, 1885, for the above Contract. They aro to bo marked on the outside "Tender for 75,000 Sleepers Con tract" and addressed to tho Hon. the Mintetor for Public Work's, Wellington. Telegraphlo tenders similarly addressed and marked will be received if presented at any Telegraph Office by NOON of tho Bamo date, provided that written tenders aro lodged at any District or Resident Engineer's office by the same hour. Specifications and general conditions may be seen at this Office and the Public Works Offices at Auckland and Hamilton; also at the Post Offices at Grahamstown, Te Aroha, Cambridge, Dargaville and Coromandel. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. By command, JOHN BLACKBTT. Engineer-in-Chiet.. Public Works Office, Wellington. 12th January, 1885. Whau Asylum, Auckland, 31st January. 1885. TXTRITTEN TENDERS will be received T T by me up to noon on SATURDAY, 7th February, 1885, for the Supply of the under mentioned Articles of Clothing :— 100 Molo Trousers aad 50 Tweed Vesta. Samples required with tenders. . ALEX. YOUNG, M.D., Medical Superintendent mO BUILDERS. Tenders will bo received until noon of SATURDAY, February 7, for the Kreotion and Completion of a Wesloyan Church at Devon port. North Shoro. EDWARD BARTLEY, Architect mO BUILDERS. Tenders will be received on the 11th February for the Building and Finishing of a Dwelling House in Franklin-street Plans, etc, at my °fflC6' MATTHEW HENDERSON, Architect mO BUILDERS. BRICK STORE IN COMMERCE-STREET. Tenders will be received for Erection of Briok Store in Commerce-st. until THURSDAY, 12th February. Plans, Sec., at my Offico. R. MACKAY FRIPP. Architect 9. Mercantile Chambers. mo CONTRACTORS. Tenders invited until Noon on SATURDAY, Uth inst, for Alterations to the premises of the Colonial Mutual Life Assurance Society, corner of Fort and Quecn-strcota. CHAS. ARNOLD, Architect. npTo BUILD ER S. Tenders are required for a Two-story Resi dence by noon of MONDAY, February 16. THOS. HOLDER, Architect, High-st mENDERS will be received at any I moment from all those who want to make money for the Purchase of a Property fronting Manukau Road, Parnell; allotment 28 x 100, having Four substantially built Two story Semi-detached Cottages; all well let, returning a handsome percentage on value, with certain rapid increase; could easily be altered into good business premises.— An Information on applica tion to J. ft. Kandoraon. Mercantile Chambers. W'AIUKU AND ONEHUNGA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY (LIMITED). Tenders are invited for supplying New Machinery and Boiler to s.s. Manukau. Apply on or before MONDAY, 9th inst, to J. BARR BROWN, Managing Director, Onehunga. Edacational. DR. HENSEN oonducts German Class at Miss Vaile's Seminary. Fee, One Guinea.—Apply Mias Vailc, Pompalller Terrace. MOUNT EDEN SEMINARY, EDEN VALE ROAD.-The Misses Hewitson will Ro-open their Establishment on MONDAY. February 2nd. Terms commence February 2. May 18, and September 9. MR F. B. WOOD HA M, Tbachkb ov the PIANOFORTE AND HARMONIUM. Address care of Mr A. Eady, Auckland Music Warehouse, Queen-street MR MARTIN SWALLOW, PROFESSOR OF MUSIC, 100. Gbky-sthbkt. Terms: The Quarter of 12 Lessons paid in advance. i-houraweek 3 Guineas 3-houraweek 4 Guinea -1 hour a week ...SGnmeas Single Lessons - One Guinea Bach. DUCATIONAL HOME for Young Children, Russell-street Parnoll. Board ing and Day School, conducted by the Misses Etogers. Duties resumed February 2nd. References to parents of pupils. IBS J. O'HANLON, Artiste in every kind of Artlstio Work. Termsfor Pupils, including Materials: Wax Flowers (per lesson), _B6d7Fruitdo., 2s 6d; Snperial MarWe Work do., 2s 6d; Leather Work do., 2s 6d; MetaUcan Lustre Painting do.. 2s M. Not including Materials: Lace Honiton (Point and Roman), Silk Embroidery (plain and raised). Crewel Work, Paper Flowers, Braiding; Beading, Raised Wool Work, Seed Work, Shell Work,1 Applique, &c, each Is 6d per lesson. Miss O'Han lon is prepared to execute any orders promptly and satisfactorily.-Address COOMBES'S AR CADE, Queen-street WORKING MEN. -Best value in town in Boots and Shoes. See for yourselves. -■At the Economy Boot Shops (own make), Grey and Vietorla streets. A KTON HOBOLTH, DECEASED. It is requested that Accounts against this Estate be sent in to the undors&ned or to Messrs Hill and Mahony, solicitors, Shortland-street and all money owing to tho aaid Estate be paid in like manner on or before the 28th February iDatant- JAMES CORLEY, Executor. Hobßon-street. February 1, 1885. ' R AAA-E. FALKNER, Umbrella OjWV Makor, recently in Viotoria street, has taken over the business of the late Wm. Tennant, 282, Queen ■street WOK M 8. All ohildron suffer from them. If suspected, ask for the Certain Cure BHARLANDS WORM POWDERS, Ispaoket Apothecaries' Hal opposite Post-office. "VTSTILLIAMS'S Patent Mixture for T T Corns, Piles, Fistula, Sprains, eta., isan unfailing remody, testified to by many trust worthy persons. Price, 2s Od per bottle.—H. G. Williams, at Mr Kennerloy's, Hobson-street, Auckland. WHY WEAR SLOPS!!! —Our 503 Suits made to measure in 6 hours. — WQOLLAMB, Jteady-money Tailor, PTvtpnfriiji) Hpijsfl. foot of Grey-street T' H i^uiixa.u.ti-' -JUKi!;. — insumtaneouß JL KtuiBf—ODONTALGHC—Is per bottle.— B\ C. SHARLAND. outsoalte Post-office. /COMPARE OUR PRICES WITH vy those of any other Tailor in Auckland; you will then see the benefit of payi_2 Ready SIoney.—WOOLLAMS, Ready-money Tailor, Sydenham Hotel, foot of Grey-street _PIURACLAYA . (registered) is the beat V/ known remedy for Extracting Hard Conjs and Bunions; one trial convinces the most sceptical; Is 6d.—C. W. Gpodson, Agenlj. DR ARNOLD'S PENNY ROYAL AND STEEL PILLS The most popular medicine of Hie day. Price, 2s 6d a hcs.-rColo nial Agent V. C. Shablakd, opposite the Post office • BOSELINE fqb tkb HAlß"—This ele gant preparation completely eolipsss every article of a similar kind now before the public. Price, Is Bd » bottle.—Shablanb, Apothecaries Hall. T> ELIEF from Cough in Ten Minutes.— X\> SHARLAND'S CHKRRY PECTORAL, Price, 2s 6d and Is 6d.—F. C. Sharland, opposite th Post-office, TJATS! RATS! RATS !-U» JIV SHARLAND'B PHOSPHOR PASTK. Bats eat it greedily, and die; no smell. Price, One Shilling a Bottle, F. C. BT»m.AND, opposite Post-office. ■t r~Q. HENDERSO N'B O • CHERRY PECTORAL, Is 6d, 2s 6d, Is 6d per bottle. To befaad OtHj at Medical Hall, Ponsonby. opposite Three I-unps, TO THE ELECTORS OP THE AUCK LAND HARBOUR BOARD. Gbmtlbmbn,— I am again a Candidate for a Seat at the Auckland Harbour Board, and respectfully solicit a renewal of your confidence. I am, Gentlemen, Yours respectfully, JOHN.hAMB. PULMAN'S PHOTO. ROOMS.- Tourista and others having expressed dis appointment iv hot seeing our Photo. Views ol the Hot Laka District, Bush and Fern Studies, etc., before purchasing elsewhere are invited te inspect our Urge Series of the same. The finest collection of Maori Portraits in New Zealand. N.B. - Instantaneous Portraiture in all lte branches. Knamellintr done for the Trade and Amateurs on reasonable terms.-Shortl&nd-st, Att§kland, ,



Amusements. ABBOTT'S OPERA HOUSE. WARD-VERNON SEASON. FIRST GRAND FASHIONABLE NIGHT. TO-NIGHT! (Friday) TO-NIGHT! LAST TWO NIGHTS 01 the Most Successful Play of the Age, FORGET ME NOT! LAST TWO NIGHTS OF MISS GENEVIEVE WARD In her Marvellouß Creation of the Character Stephanie. Marquise de'Mohrinabt. LAST TWO NIGHTS OF MR W. H. VER N0 N As Sir Horace Welby, the English Baronet. MONDAY, Feb. 9, First Time In Auokland of the Sparkling Historical Comedy, THE QUEEN'S FAVOURITE, Written expressly by Sydney Grundy, Esq., for Miss Ward and Mr Voroon. FREE ADMISSIONS.-Dnrlng Miss Ward's Season the Free List will be entirely stooped, with the exception of the Members of tho Press. Admission—Dress Circle and Orchestra Stalls, ss; Stalls, 3s; PIT, ONE SHILLING. Doors open, 7.15: overture, 8 o'clock. Carriages at 10.20. Leader of Orchestra, Mb Wkinbero. Business Manager for Miss Ward, Sgr. Agratt Advance Agent, IJPUY. Board and Residence. ■\7"ACANCIES for a few respectable T young Ladies: age about H. —Apply between 11 a.ra. and 3 p.m., at the Auckland Tobacco Company. Fort-street. OARD AND RESIDENCE.—Vacancy for Lady and Gentleman or Gentlemen. Rooms large and airy.- Graf ton House, Grafton Road, opposite Choral Hall. RIVATE Board and Residence, three doors below Baptist Chapel, Chapel street; terms 17s per week. _T< OVERNOR BROWNE HOTEL* \JT HOBSON-STREKT. Board and Lodging- - - - S&PO'SB^ Single Room -.....■- Ms per Week WE -LESLEY HOUSE (3 doors from Hobson-atreet), Wellesler street West, Auokland, New Zealand. BOARD AND RESIDENCE. A Good Table kept, lofty and well-ventilated Bedrooms, Plunge and Shower Baths, and every convenience to ensure the comfort ef boarder, andvlsltors, For Sale. OR SALE, No. 1 Rudge Bioycle, 52inch, with.cradlesprineandlamp —For fall particulars by letter to " Wheelman," cara of Star Office. FOR SALE, a good profitable Business in full working order.—For particulars 0 pply Thos. Slater, City Market. L" ANDS FOR SALE-On Cash or Deferred Payments, or will Lease with Purchasing Clause in lota of 25 to 1000 acres, Buy of Plenty District,—Guy Treaohard, 83, Quocn-strcet. FOR SALE, new, faithfully-built s roomea House, wash-houße, tank, fee- Apply W. Dowdcn .Auctioneer, or F. J. Patenl Victoria Avenue, Bden Terrace. OR SALE, Buggies, aa follows:—! Telescopo (hooded), 2 Single Seat s (hooded), 1 Turnover Seat; also, Waggons, Spifctf Carts, etc.; several Sets of good Second-hand Buggy Harness.—Apply Thames Carriage and Dray Factory, Viotoria-street. OR SALE, two new 4-roomed Houses, Runnell street Freeman's Bay; four new 4-ioomed Houses, Howo-street; one new House Collingwood-atreet; one new House, Bereaiord street; one 8-roomed House. Hepbnrn-street, Terms.—Antonio Martin, Fayal Villa, Hepburn street ' FOR SALE, Grocery Business in sub urbs, doing good business, with shop and fittings. Long lease. Price about £100.—Apply John Buchanan, Customs-street, . FOR SALE, cheap, a 2-horse power Otto Gas Engine.—For particulars apply to W. Mobary, Fortstreet TjlOR SALE OR HIRE, Winding Engine JD (7 Inch Cylinder), In good workingorder. -Apply to R. H. Yeoman, Albert Boiler Works, Albert-street. . 4 NNEXATION.—I have three level _C_L grassed Allotments, each 50 x IGO, only 40 minutes from Queen-street; just the spot for any delicate or healthy family, and only 22s 6d per foot; i cash, balance without intereist ill November next—Apply to J. 11. Randerson. Before going to SAMOA, build in brick or concrete on well situated Allotment, Wellesley - street East, jeing a corner, and near the Government school; 50 years' leasehold, only £30 ground rent. Large prospective value, and leave the family safe from fire. Price, £100. if sold at once: dont neglect this good opportunity.—J. R. Randerson FOR SALE, City Property—grand new House, containing 8 rooms, large and lofty iath; water laid on, and every convenience; ; allotment 10 x 100; pleasant situation. Price, only £510.—Further particulars on application to J. K. Randerson. Auctioneer, Queen-street. OR SALE, near Mangare mountain^ Grand Property of H Acres Rich Vol canic) Land, with good new Dwelling of Grooms; extensive view.—For price and terms, apply W. and J. Frater, Land Agents, Queen-street. Tjl O R S A L EJ GENTLEMAN'S RESIDENCE, eight rooms, every convenience, drawing-room, dining-room, four bedrooms, bath-room. Kitchen, wash-house, and dairy; drained and planted with about SCO fruit trees in full bearing; situated in Ana yi,k street, Ponbohby ; large vinery, 30 x 20, yield- ; ing a large amount of fruit This property is conveniently situated for tram ways'buses, and for bathing, fishing, and boating. The property could bo re-subdivided and made a paying concern by so doing. Size of ground, 332x650, Prioe, £1,700. Terms can be arranged. " Apply WILLIAM GULLIVER, QUEEN-STREET. ■jm <5 b~ s ~a E E GENTLEMAN'S RESIDENCE, 9 miles from Auokland, containing 10 rooms, in a most healthy and picturesque situation, near Rail way Station, and within two minutes of main road. Omnibuses passing frequently. To be sold with S or 9 acres of well laid out grounds, subdivided into paddocks, garden, and orchard. There are over £00 of tho choicest fruit trees in the province now heavily laden. The property ma over 1,000 feet of road frontage, and, bought in one lot, can at any time bo out up and readily sold at a handsome profit. There are stables, coach - house, and concrete cistern of great capacity, and everything in first-class order. This property has never before been offered fox Bu.lo. Cards to view. W. L. MITCHELL, Estate Agent. Coombes'B Arcade, Qneen-Btreet jftOUSINS AND ATKIN have o» Sale \J several Second-hand Buggies, Phaetons, and Dog Carts, light, and suitable for Bummer use. OR SALE, real good spring-cart Horse, guaranteed staunch and quiet.— Apply to A. and R. Eaton. Commerce-street SUBURBAN ALLOTMENTS. — For Private Sale, Eight Allotments fronting the Richmond Avenue; price required, 10s the foot—Alfred Buckland. hpiNSMITH'S and Plumber's Business. X for Sale, situate in a prosperous township; capital opening for an industrious man with a little money.—Apply to E. Porter & Co., Iron mongors, Auckland. - FOR SALE, Now Carriages, First-class Ladies' Phoeton. Dob Cart medium-size Delivery Cart, and Strong Station Waggon.—W anilE. Basten, CoaohbuUders, Wakofleld-street T\EVONPORT. FOR SALE—Choice Allotments situated on the Vauxhall Road, with magnificent view, good frontage, and within easy distance of steamer. Prioe very low: terms easy. —For . full particulars apply to Lilewall Bros., House and tend Agents, Post-office Store, Devonport. RESIDENCE, PARNELLj FOR SALE, the comfortable Residence, the property of J. M. Dargaville, Esq., well situated at oorner of York-street, Bradford-street, and Salisbury-street There are 13 Rooms, consist. ingot very laree Drawing-room, Dtaißg-room , Nursery, best Bedroom, etc, \sith all con veniences ; splendid view over tiie harbour. The Grounds contain about One Acre, tastefully laid out with flowers and shrubs. Good Tennis Ground, In capital oraes,. Apply to SAMUEL COCHRANE AND SON, Auctioneers. PATTERNS OF OUR 50s SUITS, with full directions for self-measurement, sent post treo to all parts. — WOOLLAMB, Ready-money Tailor, Sydenham House, foot of Grey-street. MR C. DUDLEY, Violinist, is open for engagement to attend Weekly Dances, lings, Private Parties, &c Terms moder ate.—Address Lome-street, three doors from Victoria-street East. TO ENTS AND ACCOUNTS Collected, S\l trad Goods sold on Commission.—Address Geo. J. Warner, box 23, Post Office, Auckland, or care of Messrs Cecil Gardner and Co., High* street and Vulcan Lace. , A UCKLAND PIONEER HAM AND _f_L BBEF DEPOT,-Ham, Beet, Tongue, Brawn, and German Sausage by the lb. Luncheon and Snppers_Ham, Beef, and Tongue Sandwiches, Salads, Tea aad Coffee, Sand wiches, &c, prepared for picnics and parties. Northern General Commission Agency, Registry for Male and Female Labour; no charge unless engagement made. Commissions done at t&a lowest fates. - Wellesley-street. opposite SW Matthew's Church. ©FENCER'S NEW GUIDE TO __fl& O HOT SPRINGS and-Lake District, pro ftwdy iita^te^tliPhotogniphil, Free, *v To peh^ of e# booksellers,-