The Auckland Evening Star.

VOL. XXVI.—No. 5,488

AUCKLAND, N.Z., FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 1885

PRICE: ONE PENNY



B-sSjrjyJa- < £ r « TpA rIFiCMAIIS'TCAI I S «^^;^i^.fV-'V T!U!Oy«H Tlili UN LTJU Honolulu, tc iwi':\T lAVvr.ux. J "odar l J')"i'- i;ontr/v- n - v tnv. i St>v jrn.uor.tt nJ Xov Zcalm:' >:'i- ■■«"•■ *;.\ith Wales. HrtieuiSfir v '"i • : i..i „ h ir j,<vn;v.l f'""^ r v, w-"'••'■l ■■■■"-■- ,'-",^^ "'■■;■';': "~ l>.".roof ! Dili a of Stoauior, iToup.l S.iilluß to ' yailini; to _l __. Sydr.oy I Frisco. ■ " ISSS. | OniiraboutJ IS.V, City of Sydney.... is, UHi. May 2 Miirch 3 Auetraliii H.-.Wi Maivh 7 Ihirch :tl JJealanclltL. 3,^Wl_Ai.rll t A will's FAiUlrft-^ i FlrsUlosa £W»nd npwiirfla P SN'orago >^^;- '■<<*■' ■'. '>»fJ uvwurdu v Flrst-okes to San Francisco- _ Ai!) Wrao- r*ge U'-ti Tunmgh Cflbta Psiiwiicprs aw permitted t« toy over at-Honolulu, ov «•--,> of chooittosoi the United States, not lo oxcocd nix uioniiui Bpcolal Through Billa nf Lading issued on wool shipped1 for New York. Boston, &c..olt}ier by rail or via Panama, by Pacific Mail S.S. Co.'s Eteaintrtt. No Shipping Onloru will bo issued after 4 p.m. on the day before tho sailing of steamers for San Francisco. For freight rates and all other Information gPPy BROWN CAMPBELL & CO., Lower Quecn-atreet and Shortlnnd-atreot. *jtL riRIEMT LINE, /„%* 'i * " UniH'r con tract with the Now tu* South Wales Government (or the ooavoyanoo of Malls. Tho following S:.v.nt.-<hl>w hclonglng to tho ntiont 00. and the Purillo Co. will loavo BYIINfICY am. MBLBOUUVE ou thu under- BonUoniHl finios for LOXI 'UN, via ADKLAII >F. DIKGO. iIAIiOIA (.it. Bieaiucr's option), SUKK ana NAPLES:- St3ftmuri JFrom Si (!.noy.;FromMolb'urno. fiRKM Feb. 28 March 0 OnMBOH-vzo.. March 11 Mnrch 20 POTOBI March-.'S Aprils Oworr Aprilll April 17 BiBOXNS I April 25 May 1 And fortnightly thereafter. Through fares to London, £32 to £75. Pusongcrs secure special advantages by tooking throngh from Now Zealand. Second olws passongero by Orient steamer aro provided withssloon passages to Sydney or Melbourne. PASSAGES FROM LONDON.-Speoial faoUl- Ites aSbrded. for bringing out Frlonds and BolaUvoß by pre-payment of tlio pasiiage-monoy k BPKOIAL RETURN TICKETS, available for II months, are Issued at tho following rates i— First Saloon _ £117 Second Saloon .. — .- — »'< PARCELS BOOKED THROUGH to LON DON »t Keducod Rateß. toi further partienlars. appV to UNION BTEAMSm? COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND (LIMITED), Ascents in Now Zealand. )»S*Ar«* TTNION STEAMSHIP ■*Sreal vJ COMPANY OF NEW jP^pJ^d ZEALAND (LIMITED). Si TIME TABLE.— February. TOR TAKANAKI, NSLBON, PICTON, WHIj- LINGTON, LTiTTELTON, AND WEST CO^ST PORTS (fron Mannkau). Bteamer. | Date ot EaUtog. j Tr^' ROTOBDA I Tuos., 21.3 p.m. I 2 p.m. Hawha I Tnes.. Mar. 3,10 a.m. I 8.4U a.m. S)R QISBORNK, NAI'IKR, WH-LLTNGTON, LTTTELTON, AND PORT CEALMSP-i jfrom A.:sk'..-,r.:1). Watrarafa I Thnrß., 20. noon I — FOR MKLHOURNK (via Bi.us-y). Wairjjupa I Thura.. 20 noon I — FOR SYDNEY. Tarawkra I Tucß.. 2t, 5 p.m. I — FOR SUVA AND LETUKA, Abawata I Mon.. Mar. 9, 5 p.m. I — " FOB RUSSELL. l'E AjfAP I Mon., Mar. 2, 5 p.m. t — EXCURSION TICKETS.-During tho month of yobruary, Excursion Tickets a-1U bo issued •t Kedncod Rates, available for return uutil 313t Jtf iroii, ISSS. Cargo must bo booked ana r.longsldo TWO HOUKB before advertlspd time of dopaHuro. Paasago Tickets must be taken at the Com mny'B Offloo (Auckloml Branch), corner o;[ Queen and Customa-streots. ft. "KTORTHERN STEAM RPro^ -^ SHIP co- (LIMITED). |||S)><C S\ Time Table.— February. I H&a£f!^4 CWeather and other Clroum- Bff""*I**^ stances Permitting). 111 FROM QUKEN-STKEET [I WHARP^ TO THE HOT LAKES .TERRACESi. AND GEYSERS (VIA TAURANGA). THB QUICKKBT, OHffiAPKST, AND EASIEST ROUTE. Tourists oan avoid tho tedious and rough Overland journey by taking passage in the Northern Steamship Company's now and test Itounors Clansman and Wellington, which leave Auokland alternately overy Monday and Thursday, at 7 p.m., arriving at Tanranga at 8 o'olook on the following morning, when a Coach Under mall oontract leaves immediately after breakfast for the Hot Lakes, passing through the Vesoy Stewart Settlement, arriving at Ohinemutn at two p.m. same day. IOR TAURANGA AND BAY OF PLENTY . PORTS. BTKAMKB. | DATS OF BAILING. Clansman I Monday, 2'i, 7 p.m. i Clansman | Thuraday, 28.7 p.m. * Oonnocta at Tauranga for Opotlkl Douglas and Bay of Plonty Ports every _ Tuesday. yOB RPBBKLL; WnANOAItOA. AND MoNOONni. WellhiKton | Monday, 23,7 p.m. lobßkkat Barrier. Tbypukna. Pout Fitz roy, and whanqaparapara. 6]apalg I Evory Saturday, 8 a.m. Re WaANSABKi, "WSanoakeiTTkads, and Manqapai. Maogregor I Every Tnßaday, 8 p.m. Fob Whahsarki, WaANOARm Headb, and . Parua Bay. Mtcgregor | Every Friday, 6 p.m. For Mbroury Bay and Tairpa. eieoelg I Every Monday and Thursday, 7 ... ■ I p.m. , 1m Whanqarbi and Whangarbi Heads (Oanylng passengors and cargo for Waipu). A Coach meets the steamer on arrival to con- Wy paßsengers toWaip»^_ . Maogregor Friday, 20, B p.m. Clamman Friday, 20, 8 p.m. Maogregor Tuosday, 24.8 p.m. Uannnan Wednesday, 25,10 a.m. Mnogregor Friday, 27,6 p.m. Wellington | Friday, 27,8 p.m. From Whansarei to Auckland (From Railway Wharf.) Clanmnan Saturday, 21,12 noon Macgregor Monday, 23,12 noon Clansman Wednesday, 25,6 p.m. Maogregor Thursday, 20, 2 p.m. Wejjfagton I Saturday, 28, 6 p.ig. >0R WAITARA >IAND ANKW APLYMOUTH. and Bairloch, ac per advertisements. TOR HOKIANGA. . . .A Steamer fortnishtfyTas par advertisement). Cargo must be booked and alongside tho vweelby i p.m. prompt. Nono will bo received Uter that hour. Paaace Tickets must ba token at tho Com- Wny'a Offloe. 67, Quoen-Btrn*;t. Auckland. EXCURSION TICKETS. - During the jnonthß of January and February same will be UWed at Reduced Kates, available for Return Until 3lnt of March. 1885. . The Wellington or Clansman for Waiwera every Saturday, at 2 p.m., returning overy Monday, 7 a.m. TIIOR RAOLAN AND KAWHIA.— ,*' Tho Ba. ARGYLK will lcavo Onfihunga "narf aa abovo (weather and other circum stances-permitting) on MONDAY, February #«1, at ten a.m.-Northern Steamship Co. (lilmited), Auokland ; or, A. Baruc9, Onuhunga. S. 8. WAIIAK I, bB deflpatohod to WHANGARKI Hif,ADS, MANGAWAI, AKD PARUA BAY, as follows :— Time table for February. Prom Auckland: Evory Tuesday and Friday, 8 p in. From Whangakei : Monday, 23rd, 2 p.m. „ Thursday, 261h, 1 p.m. >;argo reooived at Kv.mo Coal Depot, Railway "narluntil! p.m. X * COACH meets the Stoamir at Whangaroi Hoads, and runn to Waipu. nf^^—WhangDrcl, Mangnral, and Par^a wyi Saloon, 10a; Return, 16a. Stenrago, 6s; bHw?! & WhanK"'nl Heaila' So'soll- ?9 8a I „ X'^eta must br ODtainmi at tho Offlco. which ,| v. ™ openJintil after tho boat loavos •i&MO COLLIERY COMPANY (LIMITED), J)glco-IIA, Qneen-Bt.°oppo3ite Firth'a Mill, y^T& "O 011 LONDON. •<m(^f£%r '-The Clipper Barquo rei-t.ii ->uiTi I[l Saupk-nt. now daily ex ci™L'i With tlll! f-'i't-'nter part of her cargo Tffl??2; l 2Sf YO«el8honld have quick despatch J- or trelght or pitasage, apply to . CRUICKBHANK & CO, / wits. «, lueen-stroet, \ Anekland; February 13,188*



J& f t* CJUNDAY, FEBRUARY {? ' J& Excursion to Hakino Island «,fc&iur nn(l [cisijjnp fjround, por steamer MAORI. Haa a t;ood awning, and fares. 2s lid; Children, Is, Tickofjof K. Cbaio and W. C. Dbxxbs. T7IISIIING. FISIU N(T 113 JIINU' a1 _._ — ■Iht> n.s. MAOKI will leave (Juoon-etroe Woarf TO-MOKIIOW (Saturday), nt 'J p.nr Kitrg, L'.n. Cloud Bwniiß. TpISHING EXCURSION. xw%osJmS y-s- RuiTv t a.j;:,-'c, r •■■;:■ Will lt-iive (Jueon-stroot Wharf -w-"-V-— on SATURDAY, at 2 p.m. Fart-s -TWO SIMI.TjIMIS, i-otuniiuiiatGp.m. QT^AM TO LONDON. <fffl|i^T«W'l JiCNTNBULAR«:OHIKNTAL 'Sm^ij-i'if1 *1" KTICAM NAVIGATION *fc' w**3*r'" COMPANY. FOR LONDON DIRECT (Via Colombo). m^uimnr Lpavo Loave BtCiimer. Sydney. Molbourno. lMT") iM Shannon Mar. 6 Maroh 13 Pahuamatta Mar. 20 March 28 Pkkin April 3 April!) Khkdivk I April 15 [April 21 And thenceforward overy altornato week. Passenßoi'3 aud cargo bookod to London, Mar ioilles, Italy, KKypt, India, China, and Japan at mod era to rates. Return Tickets issued both to first and second class liasßonKors at espoolally low rates. Cheap reserved accommodation can be obtainod In this Company's vossols. PnHiwnKcrs booking at Auckland soouro special advantnf-ea. For all particulars apply to CRUIOItsHANK & CO., 19. Ijucon-Btreot, Auckland. Agents. &o*4uar s< couoma:ndel' SCOTT. MASTER. rilfK TA3I,Bi. ta»vvi AacKlandi lifaYinCoromandali February. February. — Saturday, 21, VI noon Monday, '23, 12 noon — — Tuosday, 21,12 noon Wednesday, 25,12 noon — — Thursday, 26, 12 noon 9"rfday, 27, 2 p.m. — — Saturday, 2S, 12 noon Wcathsr and other circumstances permlttlnc. - Not responsible In shipping, carrying, or dls itiarginK lire mock. No carco rocelrad without shipping note, anfl rri'Jblc half an hour of advertised time of de purraro. Ail Parcels must be prepaid on board. a R. nr. HWTNnTiKry. M»n«a<"' <iT ]rZ*-^ljteam t6~~thameb", O Connecting with River i!W?S«Kirat.3!a£stoamers for BTIRLING <^^f.Vj®f«''WORTH-,OHINEMURI,WAI- -B!e*4l2ffiSi^ TKKAURI, WAIHI, TK AROHA GOLDFIELDB. MORRINSVILLE, WAITOA PLAL\B, AND GRANT AND FOSTER'S SETTLEMENT. TIME TABLE 3.5. ROTOMAHANA, P,S. KNTKRPRISE No. 2, AND ANNE MILBANK. FROM AUCKLAND. I Rotoma- I Enter- Anne I hana. I prise. Mllbank. Fri., L'O 430 p.m. 112 p.m. j — Bat., 21 5 p in. I — — FROM TBAMEiB: I Rotoma- Enter- Anne I hana. J^l^z [ Milijank, Fri., 2019 a.m. " - - Bat.. 211 0.30 a.m. 11 p.m. — No cargo received for Rotomahana within alf-K'-i-iibur of advortlsod time of leaving. Not responsible In Shipping, Carrying, or iajhuriflnu Llvo Stook. GKO. FRASER. Ag«nt M^ -r *- \A7"AIUKU AND ONE ■"'^lE^Sfm VY HUNGA STEAM j^I^^^^NAVIGATItON CO. (LIIDTSD). TIMK TABLH.-S.S. MANUKAU Lstsva Onsbunsra i Leave Walukn I February. ISBS. 21—Saturday, 9.30 a,m. 21—Saturday, 2 p.m. 23—Monday, 11,30 a.m. 23—Monday, 4 p.m. 31—Tuesday, 1 p.m. — 25—Wed., 3 p.m. 25—Wed., 7 a.m. — 2fi—Thursday, 8 a.m. 27—Friday, 5 p.m. — — 2S—Saturday, 10 a.m. All freinhts payabln boforo dolivory of goods. J. I! ARR BROWN, ManaKins? Dlreotor. J^LrT^V H E KAJL WA V d%SMx-£^ EMPLOYEES' ANNUAL PICNIC "~" Having been Abolished, the P.s. VICTORIA Has been engaged for an EXCURSION TO ROCKY BAY, WAIHEKE, On SATURDAY, Feb. 2S, Leaving the Railway Wharf at 8 a.m. Friends and tho Public are invited to sharo In tho day's outing. Vreo Tea only provided. Various Sports through tho day. Tickets— Adults, 28 6d: Children, half-fare ; which may be obtained of Messrs Mason, Webster, Luke, Whitburn. Campoll. Sperry, Sargeant, Burns, Stewart; also Mr Poat. Penroae Station, and Mrs Webotor, Draper, Victoria Avenne, New North Road. s-\J Q TT T TT T "TJ jgI^^^^WjAUCKLAND, RIVERHEAD, January. From Auokland. From Rlverhoad. Monday .. B a.m. & i p.m. 8 a.m. Tuesday .. 4 p.m. 8 a.m. Friday .. 8 a.m. & 4 p.m. 8 a.m. Saturday _ 1.30 p.m. 8 a.m. & 4 p.m. Lcavo AncKland. Leave Wade. Wed., Feb. IS, 5 p.m. I Thurs., 19,9.30 a.m. Towinp; done. 8. H.BURNINGHAM. Agent. j JT~ "DASSENGERa1 LINE Jmj&^Ej.*- OF PACKETS TO NEW ZEALAND. Qwnud by THE SHAW, BAVILL& ALBION SHIPPING CO. (Limited), S£ Leadenhall-Btreet, London. Tho above line of Bhlps are regular tradero to ill tho principal ports in New Zealand. Thoy are clipper Bhipa, claSEed Al at Lloyds, and Dommanded by experienced masters. The bill of faro is most substantial, and of tho best juality, and the accommodation roomy and WTho m u»dcrßlgncd are empowered to grant j>aßsaEon from London to Now Zealand, pay- Bent for which have beon guaranteed In the lolony. Return ships to London also loave at llmost regular intervals. Full P^tlcujar^appl^atior, to * j- „ Cj HAW, SAYILL AND J&Skdil >O ALBIDN CO. (LIMIT.1 HID) S.S. DORIC, FOR LONDON. This steamer, now on a voyage from London, will sail about threo days after arrival, and take general cargo from this port. For rates of freight or passage, apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agents. 18, Queen-street, Auckland, Fobruary 18,1885. 7 7 QHAW, SAVILL AND JjS*-A^ST & ALBION CO. (LIMITED) $®im£k: LINK- S.S. DORIC, FROM LONDON, Is rluc in Auckland about, tho 22nd instant, and will conuuenco dlscharginc; cargo immediately after arrival. ConsiKnccs are requested to have all arrange ments mado for taking delivery at steamer s Bide promptly, in terrua of Bills of Lading. CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agents. 18, Qucen-strent, Auckland, February 18,188-5. mins north new Zealand FARMERS' CO-OPERATIVE ASSO CIATION (LIMITED), 69, QUEEN ■ STREET, AUCKLAND. It is not generally understood that our aim is to bring producers and consumers together. On behalf of our shareholders, wo have FOR SALE: — POTATOES, CHAFF, BU'™c Kaill?Kßurr,KLAX, And other Farm Produce, which we shall, be glad to quote. W. GARRETT, Manager. IMpS I. Li WRIGHT, SURGEON DENTIST, Will bo prepared to receive Patients at hla Promises, TOP OF SHORTLAND-STEEET, On and after MONDAY, 2nd FEBRUARY. Koura ot. Attendance—9 a.m. till 5 p.m. DR. WRIGHT begs to intimate that, for the conveninnco of his patiente, he will attend daily for Consultation, from 12 till 1 o'clock, at the above address. , . - ...



««atnesa notices. THE UNION STEAM SAW, MOULD ING, SASH, AND 1)0011 COMPANY (LIMITED), PKALKR IN TIMBER, DOORS, SASHES, AND TURNERY, Supplies from Hush Mills by direct delivery nt liny I'ublle Wharf In Auckland :— BUILDING MATERIAL IN EVERY FORM, lseurmsu MOULDINGS. Owner ot ilio Toirua Saw-mil's, WHICH I'ItODUOK TIIIC UICST .10INKR81 TIMBER IN THIS MARKET. IMPORTANT TO BUILDERS. CON TRACTUUS. C'AHI N NTUAItKRd. AND JOINERS. A Specially Selected Stock of JOINERS' TIMBER From I ho Tairua Mill, thoroughly ueasonod am ready for working up, is always kept lv Stook at MECHANICS' HAY YARD, In lota to suit customers' requirements, MECHANICS' BAY~~TIMBER YARD AND FACTORY. TIMBER, DOORS, BASHES. TURNERY. FRKTWORK. And GENERAL JUINBKY Tha Company continues to supply in loin to Biiit purchasers material ia aboro. Stooks in alldepartmentsarelargo, well-assorted, and thoroughly seasoned, and Favourable quotations will bo givon to those about to build. Piicu Lift] and all information on nppliuatiou to HEAD OFFICE, Mechanics' Bay. J0 B L~b TS. Hpoulal Inducements to buyvn of Timber suit able lor Out-buiUliiiga. BIRTCENHHAD -AND rTQRTHCOSBIfi. Tho Company's Branch Yard in Uiisdlatriot.ln connection with thelf»3iiifs9 of MesßrsFlowoUyn Broa.. Birkenhrad Whn.rf,con'iiliii Jjirgo Stocks of timber (rou^h and dritssed), Moulding, Doore, and Siiahea lor lmuiodiato dclivury ut TOWN PKICK3. GT 1 g DALE, « COAL AND FIREWOOD DEALER, At Yard, Kurongahapo Road, or Ship's Slilo. Posta and Kails, llohbo Blocks, and ShUglea on Sale. THB MAUIC CLEANSER.—Everybody should try this wonderful discovery In Boap and sating of laboar. By using Wahnooic Hnoa,' Kxtuaot of Soap 60 por cent, ot th« labour may be «aTOd. It gives the »lothos a wondortul whitonass that oonnot bo oouollnd. A great saving to laundresses, oto. Sold by all Stornkcpyora. "lS RAl' E X Tji 0W L E H, ARCHITECT, Wniiiimox-siiiiiJ, Auckland. Plans Prepared for every description of Buildings. __ _ SUPERIOR CORUGATED TANKS. J, L. KEAN Haa For Sale a number of tho abov>, with taps, ready for uso, price 353, at his Shop, Wellesley street East (next door to Crowther'o Stablee). jirKO Quantities of Spouting. Ridging, and Down Pipes always in stock. Verandah Iron curved at the ahortost notico. Country orders will always recoivo his prompt attention. Lead Washersalware onjiand. T* S. LEDGER. GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, HUNTER-STHEES. Wellington. " I L L 1 A M THOMAS, Corner of Lome and Victoria-streets, Auckland East, MONUMKNTAL, MARBLE, AMD GENERAL STONEMASON, ARCHITECTURAL SCULPTOR AND CARVER. Inscriptions Accurate and Beautiful. Monuments. Tombo, Heaiistonob, and overy description of Stone Work at the Lowoat Possible Priciw for Town imrt Country MB, \Y. A. DUGLEISY, M.R.1.8.A., ARCHITECT, &0. Offioks i No. 7, Kjcohnngo Chambers, Queon- street. __ THAMES CARRIAGE AND DRA\ FACTOR JT. JAMES MACKIE, Propbiktor, VZCTOKIA-STKKKT HAST, AUCKLAND. Repairs of every description in Wood and Iron neatly e-icuted on the shortest notioe. Springs innrto and repaired. Always on Hand—A largo quantity of Lnmp», also Ironbark .Shafts and Spokes, Red Gum Felljes, and Hobcrt Town Hardwood. N.B.- r Coiintrv Odor. nhnntn«Ahr flttaiidM to. TELEPHONE, No. 308. |3 ICIIM 0N D HOUSE, PONSONBY ROAD, ACOTCLAND, W. COCERAN, Se »„ FAMILY BUTCHER. BU~T C HER AN D CO., FORT-ST. AKD CJUEEN-ST WDASF, STEVEDORES, R-ECEIVING AND FORWARDING AGENTS. WOOL STOBED AND DUMPED FOB SHIPMENT, BALLAST SI7PPLIKD, "%\f ARN OC & BBOTHIRB, SOAP AND CANDLE MANUFACTURERS, COX'S ORBKK, RICHMOND. OWWIUB DURHAM-STREET, AUCKLAND. Cash Purchaoora ot .Tallow, Wool, Sheepskins, and Bone*. /Thob. J. Marbutt, / MANUFACTURER OF CORN BROOMS, Bi^. B TOADE \ KAFAI j-MABH. TELEPHONE NQ...gp. [A CARD,] Tt/TR W. F. BUGKJsAND lias commonood practice in Auckland as a BARRISTER AND SOLICITOR In Chambo No. 5, Durham-st. East (oppoßito T. and 8. Morrin and Co.'s side entrance). pROUND LIMB. GROUND LIME FOR SALE" SOUTHGATB S MAHURANmHVDKAULIC GROUND In any quantity, for Concrete Paths, Fleori Collars, &c. (next to atone flagging is un rivalled for durability and hard-setting Qualities). For tanks and other wet work it is a first-class material. B. KEANE, SOLE AGENT, CUSTOMS-STREET ff£T *X \& ™™ $;}} CASH AND DEFERRED PAYMHNI TAILORS, DRAPERS, MILLINERS, MANTLE AND HABIT-MAKKRB. HOBSON-BTKSKI, Wo respectfully Invite attention to our Lard 3took of NOVELTIES for the present Season. Our Great Variety and Choice of the Be* Fabrics, with the Skill and Talent we now em ploy, and the great success of our efforts to pro [luce Superior Garments, Perfect in Fit, and Unexcelled in Cut and Style, gives us even confidence in respootfully'soUoiting the favoni of & visit. ~ JQI Twesds thoronßhly shrunk before being made up, and Fit and Workmanship , Guaranteed. Tho Deferred r.iymexit Systoia hag beos on.»d to be a (treat b-jon, by enabling thoM ivith limited incomes to prooure necessaries in ho easiest possible way. AIjL GOODS ARE MARKED IN PLAIN FICURKS. Oaah C'.wtomurs recolva S per oent. Dlaooant one gklUiny *n the pound storllnK) on all paroel* t tin %nd upwards. S fS*MOABS FASa EBB COOS, ,



TMPORTANT PUBLIC NOTICE. REVOLUTION IN THE .OKOGEItY BUSINESS. SAVE TEN PER CENT. BY BUYING AT THOMPSON'S, THOMPSON'S, FOOT OF GREY-STREET. Tho Question is-llou' can wo offer tbla Sneoial Advautagui Wall, wo Buy for Cash, and wo Sell for Cash, and our Motto ia Small Prollts and L"art.'o Ilulurus. PURE BLENDED TEAS at 1« S<l, 2s, 2,h id, nnd '2s 8d per lb. , THE BEST THE WORLD PRODUCES, is lOtl por lb. 10 or 121b. PARCELS of Uio above TEAS lcsa 2<l per lb. lloductioa . ORIGINAL 121b. BOXES, 16s, 17a 6d, 328 OU, and 25a. KTERY ARTICfcK IN THE OBOOKRY BUSINESS LOWEK THAN ANY OTHKU HOUSE. TRY Vti. TRY US. 6WR PRICBIB ARB THK LOWEST. AND QUALITY IS OUR LEADING FKATURK. Notb Tita Addrms— A. D. THOMPSON, FOOT OF GRET-STRKET (Uuwo doors bolow Cookntrcot). CARPETS ! CARPETS ! !-JuaTlanded, px Vanduurn, some very choice designs In Taprßtry and Brusuuls Cnrpots, In lid. Is M, lv lid, 2s 6d, and 2s 9d. 'I'helatter is real Druwiols. and usually aoldat 3s lid.—Jamo» Soutt, London Houbo. Victoria and Nolfon-streuta, Aucklnud. DAP'BBH A N Cr I N Q 8, •W. PHILLIPPS & BON HAVE KKOEIVBD; XX LATS AHRrVAIfi; 183-P AOKAOK B—lß6 OONTAINIMO 86,000 ROLLS OF PAPERHANGINGB, CONSISTmO OF NKW PATTERNS For Drawing, Dining, Bed-rooms, Hall moO, Staircase, suitablo for tho Miuisioa *T Cottage* BEAUTIFUL DESIGNS. AND DEBT VALUH) KVER OFFKKHSD HT HA1 JKIUIANGINGS. 01ft-PACKAGE3-fll6 SCRIMS AND HESSIANS PLATE AND BHKET GLASB, WHITS LEAD. OfLS, TURPS, VARNISHUS, Siib ALL TIUDH BUNDIUEB. W. PHILLIPPS * EOtfi 95 Aim 97| QtmKW-sTREira. CMD"'B~i N B ANJ) AIEIHi COACH BUILDERS. Elliott and Albbkt-btkebts, Have In Stock- Double and Single-seated Buggies, Hooded Phretons, Vle-a-via, Waggonettes, Dog Carts, Second-hand Pluetoca and JLSuggies. Also, Many Thousands Soasonod Finished Spokes, the m O TRAVELLERS. PRKSENTB FOR HOME. Tory hivndsomo Inlaid Table Tops, Cablnots, and Walking Sticks, mado from iho pick of Now Zealand a beautiful woods, at very roason ablo prioos. Carofully pucked for shipment. W. NORRIE, Top of Shortland-Btreot. ELENSVILLE TIIIBEK COMPANY. NEWMARKET lIaIIWAY STATION. MOUNT EDJiN RAILWAY STATION. Firet, ModlUm, and Second-class Bulldtol? Flooring. Lining, and other Drowsed Timber. Shingles, &c Tots Office— COtONIAi BANK UUIWIMBB. TDBD BOOT I KJBD BOOXI iOOTS AND SHOiil i BOOTS AND SHOE^ I VICTORIA-STRHET. GOING OUT OF THE BUSINESS. IMMENSE SALE of BOOTS axd SHOEa Tho Preprlotor begs reßpeotfully to Inform Oio Publls that tho whole of big IMMKNSK STOOK MUST BK SOLD. The Sale will be coutlnuoduntil a CLEAR ANCE IS KFFEICTKD, and at such pricon as will astonish tho Public Eomomhet tbo RED BOOT. Vio- TOIUA-STttBET. LADiree'AND GENTS'ENGLISH, FRENCH. AND GKRMAN BOOTS AND SHOES. LAWN TKNNeTaND SAND BHOBS. FOR CABH ONT/T. H. SAWKIK S. January H. 183& H~.O MAS MACHISf, BRICKLAYKR AND BUILDKR, COI.LINGWOOD-BTRBKT, Quaßtltles prepared for the Trade aniisUaWe esttmatoß givon. Furnaou work dono In all branches. Stovos, Coppore, and Kltchon Ranges sot end guaranteed. Communications by post attenrtod tfl. MMURCHIE, Tailor, who leaves • for England on the Bth Maroh, roquoat* that all accounto against him be sent In. and that ull outstanding acoounta owing bo p«ud on or before tho 23rd lntt. GO TO BATH • to ROTH'S PUBLIC HOT, COLD, AND SHOWER BATHS. VICTORIA- BTREKT BAST. Charge-ONK SHIL'IING. Open all week.dayf rom 0 a.m. to 9 p.m., and SUNDAY MORN NGS from 6 till 10 a.m. The Bath-room» aro all private, and supplied with evenroonv»n lonoc, Turkish towels, flesh and hair brusney, combs, respirators, soanß, &c Beleot BaOi rooms (private) for Ladles overy day, at all hours, with female attendance, One ShiUtag and Sixpence. Please note the address-VletorU street East, above the Greyhound Hotol, and next tho Cheap Bedding and Furniture M»rt AnoUan* V.B.—Barbar In attenJanc*. T HENDERSON, HOUSE. SHIP, SIGN, AND GENERAL DECORATIVE PAINTER, ; NO. 8. W YKDH AM-gTRKHT. I L L I A M REACH (for many yoars with Mr William Morgan} Bogs to inform tho inhabitants of Nowmarkot and the surrounding districts that he has commenced business us a SADDLEIt AND HARNESS MAKER. In premises next Newmarket Cofreo Palaco, and hopes by civility and strict attention ito business to morit a fair share of patronage. Uopaira of all kinds exocutod with readiness and despatch. A ti-ial solicited. A splendid assortment of Whips, Bridles, Spurs, &c, &c, always on hand. CHARLES HESKETH.] [ALEX. AITKMf. HESKETH ANB AITKEN arc glad to Inform their Customers and (he Public generally that having sold tho wholo of their last year's Stock of Clovers, etc., they arc in a position to Oifcr an Entirely New Stock arriving per direct steamer Aorangi, from Lon don, and per Mail Steamer from San Franoisco, as under, all current season's growth, consisting WHITE CLOVER (Trefolium rejens) RED CLOVER (Trefoiium protens) ALSYKE CLOVER (Trefolium hybrids) COWGRASS (Trefolium perenne) SCARLET CLOVER (Trefolium incarnatum) TREFOIL (Modicago supulina) LUCERNE (Medicago sativa) ALFALFA (Mediaago Cluliana) TIMOTHY (Phleum Prateuis) CRESTED DOGSTAHi (Cynosurus eristaluß) MKADOW FOXTAIL (Alopecurus protenais SHEEPS FESCUE (Festnca ovina) WOOD MEADOW GRASS (Poa nemoralis) PRAIRIE (Bromus Schrcedori) DOOB GRASS RAT-TAIL (Sporobolus clongatus) KYK-GRASS (Solcum perrene semporvirons) COCKSFOOT (Dactylis glomerata) PURPLE and GREEN TOP ABERDEEN TUKNIPS DEVONSIHKE GREY STONE, WHITE STONE, AND GLOBE TURNIPS SWEDE TURNIPS ' They are also Agents for tho Bonoduat as Manufactured by the Auckland 31at\ure Com pany, Sydney Hone-dust and Flour, Mineral and Bono Phosphates, Potato and Gfasa Manures ; Peruvian Guano, Nitrate of Soda, and other Artificial Manures; Oats,Maize,Barley, Beans, Pease; Coarse, Fine, and"1 Rpck Sajt, Cobra, and Linseed Cafce; New Zealand Flax and Tow, etc.



T> ETIRING FROM BUSINESS. A REAL CLEARING SALE. JNO SHAM. W. Eyrk. VICTORIA-STREET, Who bos now been in business for '21 yonra, Is about to retire, and will olliir liis STOCK AT LESS THAN COST, Whan ho tr-ÜBlfl his old Fritmda and the Publio 6f Auckland will onibracu the opuortuulty of scourliiK some of THE BARGAINS, For In fuot thu Goods will bo GIVEN AWAY. GIVEN AWAY. THE STOCK MUST BE CLEARED OUT IN A COUPLE OF WEEKS, To make room for a tenant. A ITKW QUOTATIONS OF PRICES will -air* an idea of tho IMMENSE REDUCTIONS CLARK'B a>OVD REELS, Is tho do/; uimal price, lv (id DRESS BUTTONS, Is per gross : usual prico On EXTHA SUPERIOR WHITE SOOKS, Od por pulr ; iwijiil vi'lco, la MEN'S B.C. and WOOL SOCIC3, from 3d per pair 1.980YU8 RIBBONS that «ost from Bdto Is Od pw yard, will be giT«u away ut 2U por yard A LOT OF BEST HOYLK'S VULNTS, oeut CU and Sd, will bo sold at Ud A NICK LOT OF LADIES' TRIMMED STRAW HATH, 0 at 15s, Uiut were ilOa; S at 10a, that were 'tMt A LARGE QUANTITY OF UNTRIMMHD HATS AND BONNETB, Newest BtrlM, ut 6d each. WUBnors, Drußsraakers. &c., wH find thla a rare opportunity of buying I.AOBB, 'miHMINOI, IJNINGB, BVTTONS, *•., &A., AT A MKUKLT NOMINAL OO3T. MALE NOW ON. AND WILL CQNmIHUK FOR TWO WEEKS. OORIA ASH. SCORIA ASH TO BUILDKKB A»D CONTRACTORS. I am prepared to Bipply (or deliver) from Three Kings Scoria Pit, in any quantity. Coarse, Medium, and Screened, in Auckland Suburbs and Onehunga. Ordors can bo loft with Joa. Maokio, Coaohbuildor, Vlotoria-streot; or th« undorslgnod. Onehnnga, Jan. 9 IBBS. Wm. BRIKRLY. TP E A C O C E, • OPTICIAN. MATHEMATICAL AND NAUTICAL .INSTRUMENT MAKER, Shortland-htkket. ALWAYS IN STOCK- Spootaolos and Kyo-glassos of ovory kind an aoourato lit guarantcod Opera Glasses oi superior quality Telescopes, Binocular Fiold Glasses and Microscopes, powerful and cheap Thoodolltes, Mining Compaasos, Drolnafw Lovela Abnoy Lovols, Prismatic Compossos Drawing Instrumonta, Scilon, l'arallpl Rulers Ships' IjOgs foxtants, Composaes, Binnacles Barometers. TliennomcterS, Hydrometers Eleccrio Bells, Batteries, and Fittings Magnetic and Galvanic Modical Machinoß Magic Lantorns and Slides, Hand Magnlflore Storooscopea and Slides, Graphoscopes Steam Guaffoa and Tubing, Salinomotora Amateur Photographic Cameras JUST RECEIVED-Self roglstorlng Aneroid Barometers IKSraUMKNTS OJ EVKKY KIND BEPAIBBD, OPPOSITE THK POST-OFFICK. Insurance. TkTEW ZEALAND INURANCHS 1M COMPANY (FIRE AND MARINE). Capital £1.000,000 Paid-up and Reserve Funds ... .£IOO,OOO PUOTKOTION FROM FIRE OR MARINE LOSS CAN UK EIfFHGTED IN THIS COMI'ANY. CLAIMS MET WITH PROMPTrTUDK AND UDKKAI.ITY. JAMES BUTTLE, Manager^ MANCHESTER FffiE ASSURANCE COJIPANYI Established 1821, CHIEF OFFICES: 96, King-street, Manchester. 00, Choopßldo, London. AGENTS FOR NICW ZISAI.ANIi! Mkbßrs W. MoARTHUR & CO., AUCKLAND. Tho undersigned Is prepared to accopt Rleka at lowest current rates. All losses promptly Bottled in tho oolony. FREDERICK NUTTER, General Manager, S5. Insurance Buildings. Auckland. HE NEW ZEALAND LAND M-ORT GAGE CO. (LIMITED). SubßOribod Capital .. .. £2.000,000 Paid-tip fJtipttal .. .. £100,000 Huad Opwcb fob this Colony : NEW JSKALAND INSURANCE BUILDING 3 QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. TJhls Company Is prepared to negotlato LOANS On Froehold Jlortgages throughout tho Colony nt, current rates. For Application Forms and further particular apply to JAMKS BUTTLE. Secretary, Queon-at. AuoiUand. GOVERNMENT LIFE INSURANCE. \JC Hhad Offiot: PROVINCIAL BWILDINGS, Wellington. ids oklt kbw zealand ltfb ofmob. GOVERNMENT SECURITY, MUTUAL INSURANCE, LOWEST PREMIUMS. Tho Ordinary Branch ofTors an Insuranca Ol £1,200 at the premium charged olso whore for £1,000, equivalent to AN IMMEDIATE BONUS OF £200 In addition to Full Participation in Profits. WORKMAN'S INSURANCE Specially provided for in tho INDUSTRIAL BRANCH. Policies Issued from £5 Upwards, with «fi. PARTICIPATION IN PROFITS. JS! PREMIUMS PAYABLE WEEKtifY, For which a Collector will call. SPECIAL TABLES FOR CHILDREN. Policies of £20 and upwards, after Throe Yeors. can be surrendered for Cash, or for a Freo Policy. - 1- LUIERAL REGULATIONS. NOTE.—The Government not only brings Insurance within the reach of nearly overy man, woman, and child in the community, but pro vides the description of policy and mode of pay tnent beet suited to tve requirements of each. D. M. LUCKIE. Commissioner. THE COLONIAL MUTUAL LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY (LIMITED). ATJCIttAHD omCBB : 139, QUBBN-BTRBBT. DIRECTORS 1 Auokland.—J. M. Shera (Chairman), S. Thorne George, F. J. Moss, M.H.R. Dunedin—E. J. Spenco (Chairman), W. J. M. Larnacn, C.M.G.. M.H.R.; Hon. George Mc- Lean, M.L.C.; Hon. Robert Stout, Premier. THK COLONIAL MUTUAL has added to all the ordinary forms of Assurance SEVERAL DISTINCTIVE FEATURES, and la the only Colonial Life Office which issues TONTINK INVESTMENT POLICIEB. The "Absolute" and "Modified" Tontlna Polioiosof ;!io Colonial Mutual secure advan tages not offered by any Foreign Comruny. Colonial Mutual Policies aro INCONTEST ABLE FROM D.-TiS OK ISSUE, being en tirely free froia obnoxious conditions aa to travelling, residence, occupation, mode of life, .rmumU death. Secretary (or Noreiaslani



. I Money. MONEY TO LEND, In large or email sumt, et usual rates o*< Intornst. CONNKLL & COOIER. HoUcltons. Vnloan Lang. MONEY TO LEND on Freehold Socurltleo.—A. Buchanan, Solicitor, St. Mnngo Chambers (opposite Bank pf Ni'.wZoaland). M"~ONEY TO LEND, on Mort^ago, ol Ftrat-o!n89 Freohold Securities. W. COLEMAN, Solicitor, National Insurance Ruliaings. MONEY LENT ON PROMISSORY NOTES, HOUSES, FURNITURE, &O. BILLS DISCOUNTED DAn.,Y. MORTGAGES NEGOTIATED. JOHN W. HARDIE, Lakd, Commikmon, and TCbtatk Aoent, . high-sthkkt, adcklanr. ONEY TO LEND, In uuma of £25 and upwards, at ourront rates of Interest Apply to PETER OLIPHANT, . Solicitor, Highßtroet. MONEY TO LEND, at a moderate rate of intoiest.—Apply to JACKSON & RUSSELL, Solicitors. Shonlqnd-Btreet. MONEY TO LEND at current rates of Interest.—Lalshley and Jaokson, Quoen streot, TKDUSTRIAL un PROVIDENT PBR .L MANKN.T BUILDING, LAND, AND IN VESTMENT SOCIETY OF AUCKLAND, Eernor of Qneec-street and Vulcan L&bs. INVESTMENT DEPARTMENT. Tblo Society la bow lw.img; OriMnary Invf.i<tinj; Siifcreo, oarrytoo fEllratu of intsmst anfl jmflt. Pttid-uvi [nvouliiiK Bharosof <S2ue«on,oaiwlns 7 ij'ir ctnt. tntMoo; (payoblo half-yoatly) and partioipntin,; in pro;]te. i lr'l'Oft.'i' DKPAKTMKNT, Intarunt allowed an deposits for: U months ._.__B per oon». 8 months ...5 por cent. I flays1 notice 4 Tier oen«, BORROWING DEPARTMENT. ThoEotJely r.dvunccs on Approved Froeholi and LcHOcholrt j:>roi!9rty to the extent at thrca tuurUw of tha value. >;orro%vers nuy pay eff part or the whole of their uiort«ii«c3 at any time. Rc^uoodTabiaof Kiitoa nnd any further perU o'Jhxra roqulrod may be obtained ut the aooloty"B U"lo<*' OEORGB FRAaKR, Mana«er. A UCKLAND~"PERMANENT CO jtX OPERATIVE BUILDING & INVEST MENT SOCIETY, 0«TI0E I 117, QUEEN-BTIIBOT, LOANS granted npon approved Beourltleß ot Froehold or Leasehold Properties in Bums of £20 to £G.OOO, principal nnd interest being repay ablo in instalment! at the following Rkduues Rates for repayment of oaoh £100 borrowed :— Sepaymentaoxtend-jp Wlv>k; [Total Ahiount ing over lor W6C** Repayable. £ s. d. £ 8. d. lyeai - .111 KM 0 0 3 years - _ 1 010 108 8 8 8 yoars _ 14 7 113 15 0 4 years _ US 121 fl 8 6 years _ _ S 9 136 18 B 8 years _ 7 1 147 13 9 10 yoars ■■ ,j B3 J . lfffl 16 3 And In tho same proportion for smaller or larger loans. DEPOSITS.—Tho Society receives Monoy on Depobit :—Repayable at 7 days' notico, 5 por cent, por annum; ropayablo in S months, Q por cent, per annum. JOHN BATGER. Seorotary. IyOTIOB OF REMOVAL, THE VICTORIAN LOAN AND DISCOUNT AGENCY UAVK REMOVED TO OFFICES NEXT DOOR TO MR P. OLIPHANT, Solicitob, HIGH-STREET. T ONDON LOAN AND DISCOUNT -*-^ COMPANY. HIGH-STREET. NEXT TO ATKINS PRINTING OFFICE. £5 to £1,000. This Company grants Loani on PERSONAI SECURITY, 7REEHOLjI/ &Jb LEASEHOLD SECURITY, FIRST AND SECOND MORTGAGES, or on any available security, repayable In WEEKLY OK MONTHLY INSTALMENTS, or In any way to suit tho Borrower. Loans mar bo ropatd at the rate of Sixpence per weok in the Pound, Bills Discounted at Current Rates. Bank ot England Notes and Australian Bank Notes Bought. All communications striotly confidential. LONDON LOAN AND DISCOUNT CO., HIGH-STREET (Next to atkin'b Pkimtwo Onrimct. LONDON MORTGAGE, LOAN," AND DISCOUNT BANK. 60, BHORTLAND-STREET, AcoxuitD (OiTOßr™ A. Clark ft Soita' WakkhounA, And Little Collins-street, Melbourne, IiOANS ARE ADVANCED FROM £10 TO £1,000. Upon personal, freehold, and leasehold' security, repayable by Weekly, Monthly, or Quarterly Instalments, at Lowest Current Rates. Advanced made on Furniture without removal, and rvll classes of Merrohandlse. Loans Graicted upon Line Policies, Lboaoim, ' and Interests undeb Wills. BILLS DISCOUNTED AT CURRENT RATES, Loans upon Dspoan or Dekds. RBFAYimti tn East Instalments, FORMS GRATIS. All oomnmnlcnttono and interviews held strlatly oonfldenttaL Bank or ICnblano Nothb Couiiud. ■\TOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR _i3i TRANSFER OF LICENSE. I. JoiiANNAn LuNnoN, of Howick, bolng tho holdor of a Publican's Licenoo in roßpoct of the houso and premises known by the sign of tho Princo of Wales, and Bitualo at Howick nforosaid, do hereby give notico that I dOßiro to obtain, and will, nt the next licensing meeting to bo holdon at tho Licousing Court, Howlek, on tho 7th day of March, apply for a traDsfor of th« snid licenso from mysolf to Ricfiaud Wilwamb, my aiipointeo. Dated the 4th day of Fobruary, 1885. JOHANNAH LUNDON. Ttf" 0 T I ~C E~ In consoquence of Partnership a»rangomonts ncoosaitatlng tho Sollldk of our Parnoll Bust ness, all Accounts aro roquestod to bo paid immediately. J. GOODALL BROWN, Dkapeh, Mamukau Road. "PARTNERSHIP NOTICE. Wo beg respectfully to inform the public that wo have this day ontored into partnership as DRAPERS, MILLINERS, MERCERS, &c. and that wo have LEASED the PREMISES ately occupied by J. Cosobave avd Co., 204 and 206, Queon-street, RICHARD BARCHAM SHABDERS, ALFRED BARCHAM SIIALDERB, JAMES GOODALL BROWN, EDWARD ALBERT BROWN. Auckland. Fobruary 14th, 1885. ALL Lovers of Racing, attendants at the Racecourse on race days, Joiikeys. Trainers, and Sporting Men, are informed that thore aro 11 SPLENDID LARGE ALLOT MENTS TO BE SOLD, and 6 equally good to be GIVEN AWAY (all commanding views of the Course at Green Lane)- at mercantile Salo Rooms, on TUESDAY NEXT, at Noon, and that Fret! Passes are given and Special Excur sions will bo •inacle on Saturday and Monday next to view this grand estate. Please leavo name*. 113 this property will be Sold Retail at Wholesale prices. J. R. RANDMRSON, Auctioneer, rpiNSMllii'S arid' Plumber's Business .JL for Sale, situate in a pro?p_erouß township; capitfl-1 opftniri? for an industrious man with a little monoy.—Apply to E. Porter & Co., Iron mongers, Auckland.



Railways. "VTEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. AUCKLAND SECTION. OTAHUHU RACE MEETING. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 1885. On SATURDAY, February 21, a SPECIAL TRAIN will leave Auckland for the Mangaro crossing, Otalmliu, al 12.10 p.m., stopping at all Stations to pick up passongera, and leaving tho crossing for Auckland on tho roturu journey immediately after the last race Saturday return tickets will bo available C. HUDSON. ■ District Trn flic Manager. Sporting AT.AHUEU RACING 6LUB. SUMMER MEETING, FEBRUARY 31. TO-MORROW. President: Mr W. F. Buckland, E94,, M.H.R. Vice-Prosldent: Thos. Rogers, Esq. Judge: W. F. Buckland, Esq., M.H.R. Startor: MrO. C. McGoo. Olork of Scales: Mr H. Johnaton. Clerk of Course: Mr T. A. Brown. Stowards: Aubrey Wallis, H. O. Lushliigton, J. Johns, R. McGce. T. ltOßera. W. D. Bush and J. Wilson, J. W. Irona, Dr. Stallard. llandlcappors: The Committee. MAIDEN PLATE of lOsovs, with a Cup valued 208ovh ; for all horse« that have never won any public money. Entrance 30a, distance 1 milo. MAIDEN PONY'RACE of lOsovs. Fourteen hands and under, woight for inches, top weight 9ft 71b; 71b an Inch allowed: second horse to save his stakes. Distance,} of a mils; entrance. 20s. HANDICAP HURDLE RACE of 2JBOVS. Distance, 2 miles, over eight flights of hurdles, 3ft. Gin. high. Nomination, 20s. Acceptance, 20s> SELLING HACK HURDLE RACB of lOsovs. Onco round tho course, winner to be sold for £20; half of proceeds of sale over £20 to go to tho (second horse; the other moiety to go to the Club. No weights under list. Entrance, 20s. OTAHUHU RACING CLUB HANDIOAP of OOsovs, with a sweep of lsov to tho first horso, second horso to receive lOsovs. third horse 6sovß out of stakes. Distance, 1\ miles. Nomination, 40s; acceptance, 30s. HANDICAP STEEPLECHASE of Msovs. Second horso to roceivo 7»oyb, third horse Ssotb out of stakes. Ou or about 3 miles of fair hunting country. Nomination, 4U»; ac ceptance, <oe. PUBLICANS' PURSE HANDICAP of 30sovi. Distance, 1 mile. Nomination, 20i; accept ance, 20s. SELLING HACK RACE of lOsovs; winner to be sold for £15; weight, lOst up. Distance, 1 Kiilo; entrance, 20s. Nominations for tho Racing Club Handloap, Steeplechase, Handicap Hurdle Race, and Publicans' Purse, must bo'sent to tho Sacrotary not later than TUESDAY, Fobruary 10th, at eight p.m. Acceptances and goneral entries for all Races will olose on TUESDAY, 17th- February, at eight p.m. Woightß will De uoclarcd on the 14th instant. Tlve doclslon of tho Stewards will bo final to all cases. Tho races will bo run under tho rales of tha Auckland Racing Club. JNO. GORDON, Hon. Soorotqry. JACOB FAITHFU L'S CONSULTATION. WILL CLOSE ON MARCH IS, 1884. 6,000 Members at 10b. HAWKE'S BAY AUTUMN RACES. £3,000 on tho NAPIER HANDICAP, to be run at Hastings on March 17. Eight Chances Each Ticket. About 130 Prises. Napier Handicap. 83 Cash Prizes. Ist Horse.. ..£I,OOO lat £100 .. „ £100 2nd Horso .. 500 2at 50 _ ..100 3rd Horse.. .. 250 iat 25 .. .. 100 Others divided.. 800 30 at 20 „ .. 200 20 at 10 .. ..200 21) at 6 .. .. 120 20 at fi .. .. 130 £2,050 £950 Eaoh Tioket has Eight Chances. One Ticket can win the First Prize in the Race Event and soven separata Cash Awards, in all £1,216. Drawing under supervision of a Committee of Town ana Country Shareholders and repre sentatives of the Press. Country Cheques must have Is added for ex ohange. P.O. Orders preferred. Two stamps for reply and result. Apply JACOB FAITHFUL. Caro of N. Jacobs, "Box 7, Post-offlco, Namer. Tickets, 10s ADAM~BEDB'B CONSULTATION ON THK DUNEDIN CUP, 1885 4,000 MEMBERS Al TEN SHILLINGS KAOH, 110 PRIZES ! 110 PRIZES ! Divided aa follows 1 Ist Horso _ „ £500 Knd Horse.. .. KM 10 Prizes at £20 ..C2OO 3rd Horso .. _ 100 10 Prizes at £13 .. 150 Starters, divided 200 50 Prizes at £3 ..250 Non-Btarters, div. 800 Total.- _ ..£«00 Total .. £1400 ADAM BEDK would partlouuwly draw Sub scribers' attention to tho fact that this Con sultation will be dfftwn as soon as bill, In the presence ot tho Press and a Committoo of Sub soribors. Early application ot Shares should bo made by letter, enclosing Two Stamps, with oxchanga on Cheques, or by Monoy Order, Bank Notes, or Drafts. Registered Letters or Telegrams will not on any acoount be received. If Bank Notes are sent, please use two en velopes, one sealed and placod Insido tho other. P.O. Orders preferred when proonrable. It will greatly expedite business if an addressed envolope is enolosod with application. Address— ADAM BEDE, Caro of H. N. Abbott, Box No. 2, Post-offloe, Auokland. Board and Besidcnce. "OAILWAY TEMPEEAKCE HOTEL, J\j Newmarket Notice. Board and Resi dence—Mr Green having taken tho above is pronaroci to toko in Boarders. N.B.—A good tablo is kept. Lofty and well vontilated Bed rooms, and ovory convenience to ensnro tho comfort of boardors and visitors. /GOVERNOR BROWNE HOTEL, VJT HOBSON-STREET. Board and Lodging _ _ _ _ 20b per Week Single Room ___-.. 25a per Week W'ELLESLEY HOUSE (3 doors from Hobson-streot), Wellesley street West, Auokland, New Zealand, BOARD AND RESIDENCE. A Good Table kept, lofty and well-ventilated Bedrooms, Plunge and Shower Baths, and every oonvenienoe to ensure the comfort ef boarders and visitors. Terms. £1 per week. M. MASON. Proorlatresa. pREAT SALE OF £7,000 WORTH OH BOOTS AND SHOESI AT COST PRICE, FOR CASH ONLY! TOR ONE MONTH! TT7ILLISON, being largely over • ii stocked with Boots and Shoos of all kinds, ex Glenmore, s.b. Ruapchu, and s.s. Doric, etc., will Sell Off the whole Stock for one month, at Cost Pkicb, for Cash only. Aa this is a genuine sale, the public will do well to come and see tor themselves. Must be sold to make room (or large ship ments of Boots to arrive. A few prices as follows :— » d Children's Elastic Boots, worth 4s .. _ 2 6 Ladies' Prunella Boots, worth 10s 6d ..7 0 Do. do dc. worth 8s 6d „ 6 0 Do. Kid Elastic do. worth 0s .. _ 6 0 Do. do. do. worth lls 6d —86 Do. Kid Button do. worth 15s .. „10 0 Do. Houso Boots worth 13 6d _ 3 6 Do. do. worth Ba Gd „ i 0 Do. Evening Shoes worth 8s 6d _ fl 0 SPECIAL CHEAP LINES OF LADIES' KID ELASTIC BOOTS, SIZE 5. ALL OTHER GOODS EQUALLY CHEAP. THOMAS ELLISON, BOOTMAKER AND IMPORTER,



Tenders m is if r> c ii i! The New Zealand Sugar Company (Limited) invites Tenders until the 28th Instant for the undernoted Supplies, respecting whioh full in formation may be obtained at tho Offices, Tyrone Buildings, Customs-street, Auckland :— 1. Soaps—Yellow, Blue, and Mottled 2. Koroseno 3. Harness, Leathers, Plough and Cart Har ness, etc. 1. Oilmen's Storo3 and Groceries Preserved Meats 5. Oils—Sperm and Castor, and Coal Tar, Boiled Oils 6. Rope, Tying Cord, Sowing Twine (ma chine, in bands and coils), etc. 7. Stationery 8. Brooms and Urushwaro of all kinds 9. Caustic Soda (Grocnbanda's in powder preferred) 10 Ploughs, Spades, Hoos, and general Ag ricultural Implements 11. Medicines 12. Builders' Ironmongery, Cotton Waste, Kitchen Utensils, Engino Tallow, etc. 13. Furniture 11. Ship Chandlery, Oars, Lights, Compasses, etc. 15. Crockery IG. White and Ued Lead, Paints, otc. 17. Timber, Dressed Timber, and Fittings. Tho lowest or any tender not necessarily ac cepted. J. BREWSTER. Manager. m O" B U I L D E R Si Tonders are required for a Cottage at Puke koha by croon of MONDAY, February 23rd. THOS. HOLDER, Architect mHO B~U I L D E B S' EXTENsItON~OF TIME. Tonders will be received until Noon of MON DAY, February 23, for tho erection and com pletion of a Family Residence in Grafton Road. ED. BARTLEY, Architect. /BOUNTY ©I? WAITEMATA. MAIN SAST COAST ROAD, NEAR DEVONPORT. CONSTRUCTING SLUICE BOX. REMOVING BRIDGE, AND CUTTING DOWN AND METALLING 22i CHAINS OF ROAD. Tenders, addressed to the Chairman, will be received for the above Worke, at the County Office, up to noon of FRIDAY, the 27th Inst. Plans and specifications may bo seen at Boylan and Lundon's Office, Auckland, and at tho Post office, Devonporr. OLIVER MAYS, Chairman. February 10th. 18S5. mo BUILDERS. Tenders are invited up to Noon of SATUR DAY, tho 28th inst., for the erection and com pletion of a Villa Residence in stono and con ore tdujt Dovonport Plans and specifications to bo seen at my oilloel Colonial Bank Buildings. JAMES ENOX, Civil and Practical Englneor. TO PAINTERS.—Tenders are invited for Painting Interior of Shop and Verandah.—For further particulars apply on the premlsea. Smith and Canghey. m O BUILDERS. Tendsra are Invltod until noon of SATUR DAY, 28th inst., for the Erection o£ a Villa Residerxe, Ponsonby. GREY & MITCHELL, Aroultooto. M«tual of Viotoria's Building. ENDERB for the Erection of a School Building at Miranda, Thames, will be received by the Education Board, Wyndham- Btroet. Auckland, until 2 p.m. on FRIDAY, Bth March, 1885. Plans and specification may bo seen at the ofilco of the Board, and at tho office ot the " Thames AdvertUor," Grahamstown. fTIENDERS will be received at any JL moment from all those who want to make money for the Purchase of a Property fronting Manukau Road. Parnell; allotment, 28 x 100, hr.ving Four substantially built Two story Ssmi-aetachccl Cottageß; all well let, returning a handsome percentage on value, with certain rapid increase; could easily be altered into good business premises.—All Information on applica tion to J. R. Randeraon. Mercantile Chambers. DEVONPORT WHARF, HOUSE, LAND, and COMMISSION AGENTS, GROCERS, GRAIN, COAL, and FIREWOOD DEALERS. CARTAGE CONTRACTORS, BUILDERS' MATERIAL, POSTS, RAILS. RAILINGS, SHINGLES, AND SANITARY PIPES. &0., &o. Sec PROPRIETORS OF DEVONPORT BRICK YARD AND SCORIA PIT. Educational. DR. HENSEN conduct* German Class at Miss Vaile's Seminary. Fee, One Guinea.—Apply Miss Valle, Pompalllor Terraoa. X ¥. B. WO O D HAM, Teacher op thb PIANOFORTE AND HARMONIUM. Address care of Mr A. Eady, Auokland Muslo Warehouse, Qneon-atrect. SCIENTIFIC DRESS-CUTTING. MISS BEWS begs to intimate that the London ABSociatlon has appointed her Sole Agont tor teaching the above essential branch ot educa tion in Auckland and neighbourhood. Tho system Is Interesting, easily acquired, and of thorough practical use. It is recommended to :ho attention of the ladies of Auckland, who, withontany previous knowledge, will be enabled to cut and fit perfectly in a few weeks' time. Forenoon and Afternoon Classes will bo held at Wellesloy-strcet East (2nd houso from Park) on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. Classes formed In the suburbs on application Schools attended. Teims, including Systom, Tracing Wheel, and Instruction till perfect—£2 2s. ADIOK'S STABLES, V* ALBERT-STREET. MR F. QUICK begs to return hie Sincere fhanks tor the Liberal Patronage received while carrying on the Business known aa "Qulok'B Livery and BsJt StaWos," Albert street, and trusts that MESSRS JAMES DIG NAN & CO., the gentlemen to whom he has relinquished the same, will be accorded Support In an oqunlly liberal manner. Patrons can rely upon being treated olvilly and fairly by bis suc cessors, under whose proprietary ne reels Bure the hostelry will become the favourite ot Auok *J. DIGNANI [T. FOLKYI [P. liUNDON MEBSRS JAMES DIGNAN & CO. having Surchased Mr F.Quiok's Business, hope to merit le patronage so generously bestowed on their late and popular predecessor. For Hire—Han som Cabs, Open and Close Carriages, Buggies of every description, Waggonettes, Breaks and Omnibuses, Ladies' and Gentlemen's Saddle Horses, Private Carriages with Livery, Hearses and Mourning Coaches. Orders by Post, Tele graph, or Telephone (No. 124) reoolve careful attention. The Stables provide unsurpassed accommodation for Horses, fto. Night attena tnoe. Charges moderate. TyjTABLINDINE £ C~ol RUTLAND-STREET, AUCKLAND, WHOLESALE FURNITURE MANUFACTURERS, Beg to inform Morohante, Shlpppirs, Furniture Dealers, and the Trade that, having erected Machinery of the most modern description and labour-saving appliances, thoy are now prepared to MANUFACTURE ALL KIND 3OF FURNITURE IN ANY QUANTITY, And on the shortest notioe. WOBKMAWSHIP AND MATERIAL QUAIUNTKBP NION OIL, SOAP, AND GAKDLfI COMPANY (LIMITED).] MANUFACTURERS OF STEARINS CANDLES, COMMON AND TOILET SOAPS, LUBRICATING AND OTHER OILS. WORKS-ST. ANIFF BRIDGE. PENROBE. WAREHOUSE AND OFFICES-SLOWER ALBERT-ST., AUCKLAND. Cosh Purchasers of Tftllow. At and Gr. Priob, ENGINEERS, BOILERMAKERS, IRON AND BRASS FOUNDBRB, AND GENERAL MACHINISTS, THAMES, Have for sale the following Maohlncry I— 1 Portable Engine, by Hornsby & Co., 8 h.p. 1 Horizontal Engine, double oyl!n4er, IMb, diameter, Win. stroke 1 Horizontal Engine. lOin. by 18in. stroke 1 Launch Engine, 4}ln. by Sin. stroke 1 Multitubular Boiler, 17ft. long by sft. dlametef 1 Cornish Boiler, 20ft. long by 6ft. diameter 1 Cornish Boiler, 18ft. long by sft diameter 1 Cornish Boiler, 17ft long by 4ft. 6in. diameter 1 Cornish Boiler, 15ft, loug by 6ft. diameter 1 Cornish Boiler, 15ft. long by 4ft. 6in. diameter 1 Vertical Boiler, Field tubes, 7ft. x 3ft. «n.; new A qxantlty of second-hand Qa&rtc-orashinc Plant. Brttm&tcs supplied for all olassos ef Engineering Work,—Makers of Sawmill and Quarts crushing Machinary, Turbine Wheels, j Hydraulic Machinery, Timber Jack*, and Patent Safety Catches tot Warehouse and other IH>



Amusements. ABBOTT'S OPERA HOUSE. LAST WEEK BUT ONK OF THE WARD-VEKNON SEASON. Complete Success of tho NewDroma. TO-NIGHT! (Friday) TO-NIGHT! Grand Fashionable Night! Will he repcatea the poworful Drama, , MAMMON I MAMMON! Which, on Thursday evening was received with the most unequivocal demonstration of delight by a large audience. Mr W. 11. Vekn-on as Sir Geoffrey Horriott. Miss Gkkevievb Wahi> m Lady Hemott. MONDAY, 23rd, the powerful melo-drama, Admiegion-Dresf Circle and Orchestra Stalls, Ss: StaUß,3s; PIT, ONK SHILLING. Doora open, 7.15; overture. 8 o dock. £S»Orffira.MK W.™* Uusiness Managor for Misa Ward, Sgr. Agrau Advanco Agent. LIDUY. "VTEW WESLEYAN CHUIICH, JN GRAFI'ON ROAD. MEMORIAL STONES Will bo laid on SATURDAY NEXT, at 3 o slock, And W. SSS^aSSBSV M.P. Addrcssuß by . REV. T. McKENZIK mUSKR. M.A.. A. Tho REV? R. BAVIN will'preside. COLLECTION in aid of BUILDING FUIvU. SPECIAL SERVICES ON SUNDAY NEXT. At 11, by HEY. T. ADAMS (Newton) And at 6 30. by MR W. S. ALLUN, *i.r. Address by MR R. T. BOOIH. Colleotion for New Church. PUBLIC SOIREE on TUESDAY. 2ith lest. mission, Is; to commence at 7.i0 p.ni. For Sale. SUBURBAN ALLOTMENTS. — For Private Sale, Eight AUotmenta fronting theßictaond Avenue; price required, 10s tho fnnt—Alfred Baokland. 0 I S AL E, Two Pile-driving Engines with complete KeariDß' Also, A Quantity of Kauri Rlokers in goed preeer- T Maybe seen at the New Zealand Sugar■ Com pany's Works, Birkenhead, and frr&er par ficu]arsobtoinedsttheofflcoß,Tyi»neßulldtagß\ Customs-street. FOR SALE, House of Beren roomß, gas, water, stable, every convenience, large allotment, planted; £50 cash, balance weekly^ G. Sage, Ofiphant-street, Ponßonby. . OR SALE, Valuable Business Premise? (Onehunga); 2 Shops and 6-roomed House. -Grant and Cooke, 75, Queen-street , STARTLING FACT.—A Permanent lu conie of £500 per annum may be scoured by an enterprising Man and hte Wife with em by purchasing from the undersigned a first- X£ Bolrdinf House, handy to Qnoe^rert. having 23 rooms, all well and completely fur lushed, capable of accommodating 30 paople, and having now 20 permanent boarders: tho lease ia for flre years from October last, and the whole complete will be handed over *<», «»" "^ sum. Sickness the only reason '°r selling. Never before offered for salo-J.R. RANDER -BON. Mercantile Chambers. ; , BUSINESS FOR BALE (£500) at a flourishing port in the Middle Island. Small but remunerative; fnnt, produce, scene ral storekeeping, and agency concern; princi pally wholesale excellent prospecte. Owner leaving for England as attorney in local afl&irs. References indispensable: terms easy.-Addrew "Business," Auckland Star. Ten days for repiieg. . ■ THI O R SALE, THREE ALLOTMENTS; THE PICK OF HON. JAS. WILLIAMSON'S MOUNT HOBSON ESTATE. Splendid View, and Easy Terms. APPlrt° S. JACKSON, Jukr.. Queen-st, Auckland. FOR SALE, Buggies, as fofiows'VS-l Telescope (hooded), 2 Single Seats (hooded), 1 Turnover Seat; also, Waggons, Bpi6« Carte, etc.; Boverai Seta of good Second-hand Boggy Harness.—Apply Thames Carriage and Dra< Factory, Ylotorfa-street. =pi O R~ S^ A L B|- GENTLEMAN'S RESIDENCE, eight rooms, every convenience, drawing-room, dining-room, four bedrooms, bath-room, ki^en.washjhousej and dairy; drained and planted with about 300 fruit trees in full bearing! situated in Ajbotlk btoeet, Ponsonby ; hirge vinery, 30 x 20, yield ing a large amount of fruit This property Is conveniently situated for tramwaysjbuses, and for bathing, fishing, and boating. The property could be re-subdivided and made a paying concern by bo doing. Size of ground, 232 x 850. Price, £1,700. Terms can be arranged. Apply WILLIAM GULLIVER, QUEEN-STREET. jjj\ O R S~~ A L E. GENTLEMAN'S RESIDENCE, 2 miles from Auckland, containing 10 rooms, In a most healthy and picturesque situation, near Rail way Station, and within two minutoa of main road. Oinnibusoa passing frequently. To ba Bold with 3 or 9 aores of well laid out grounds, subdivided into paddocks, garden, and orchard. There are over 400 of tho choicest fruit trees in the province now heavily laden. The property has over 1,000 feet of road frontage, and, bought In one lot, can at any time be out up and readily' sold at a handsome profit There are stables, coaoh - house, and oonorete cistern of great oapaolty, and everything in first-olam order. This property has never before been offered for Bale. Cards to view. W. L. MITCHELL, Estate Agent Coombes's Arcade, Queen-street TpwEVONPORT, FOR SALE—Choice Allotments situated on the Vauxhall Road, with magnlfloent vlow, good frontage, and within easy dlgtanoe of steamor. Price very low; terms easy. —For full particulars apply to lilewall Bros,, House and Land Agents, Post-office Store. Devonport. ARRIVING EX- DORIC. PIANOS, by Mignon, Haak«, RapoUH, and Ascherberg ENGLISH HARMONIUMS, from MO Choice VIOLINS and VIOLONCELLOS.chqson especially for J.H. by an Kminont Knunflh Violinist STRINGS and FITTINGS Eardloy s PITCH PIPES, embracing the whole Chromatic Scale. Invaluable to Choir masters, Tuners, to. ROTHERHAM'S Celebrated LEVER WAT CHES, in Gold and Silver ERHARDT'S Do. Do., with Chain and FUBEE, to ensure accuracy of time-keeping. J. H O W DE N, QUEEN-STREET. FOR- SALE, at Birkenhead, 2 miles from wharf, 12 Acres of sxcollent Land—corner site, N.E. aspect, well-vatered, and grand sea vi ow _6.Koomcd House, stabling, coach-houoo fowl-houseß, Sco,, fully planted with apple, pear, plum, peach, oranpo, and lomon trees, &c.; 125 feet of vinery, with hydraulio ram; \i aorea strawberries; low estimated roturn of £150 first year, £300 second year, and £100 third year, &c ' combined with immense prospective value in this rapidly-improving locality. The first reasonable offer gots '.his truly magnifloont property.—Apply to Grant and Cooko, 75, Qnoen street FOR SALE, At LOWEST Market Bates! i Rosin, Pitch, and Tar I Kerosene, Paint, and Olive Oi\s f Champion's, Scott's, and Storer'a Genulni White) Lead, in wood MuntE Metal and Nails Large Stock of Canvas, various brands Wire Rope, from it inch to i lnoh Bolt Rope, Hemp, and Manilla Rope, all uliea Patent Windlass (wood), Frills, and Palis Anchora. from 16 cwt to 10 lbs, Chains, from J icon to 1 inch. Col» and Vlih Oil. 0, H, MoKBNZII, FRANZ KUMMER, KORT-STRBET, ADJOINING POBT-OKKICT, IMPORTER AND COMMISSION AGENT DIRECT IMPORTER OF CIGABB. Sold in Quantities ef 50 or More. AY OF~IS~LANDS WAGGON AND CARRIAGE CO. (LIMITED), 83. QUEEN-STRKKT. Thin Company having opened an Auckland Agency, are now prepared to U»ko orders frcm the trade and the public for all kinda of Waggon and Carriage Material nt manufacturora'prices. l''armor'BSprinK Waggons, with scat and orako, now on hand; also. Hubs, Wheels, &o. Orders solicited by the Agent, GUY IKBNCHAKD.