The Auckland Evening Star.

VOL. XXVL—No. 5,451

AUCKLAND, N.Z., WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 7, 1885.

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SMppSiisi , j- _ T_»AOWIO MAHBTBAM ■IfcU'^i.^-JllUlUGfi THE UNITED •___.._-, f■■ :.-j-A'i'i-;a ot* a; .krioa, via HONOLULU, TO GREAT BRITAIN. 'Oder Postal Contra"* vi'.ln tho Governments of /low Zcalttm' and i\row South Waloa. pnKsenffcr booked through to Liverpool. Lorn'on. 0 r Paris, via tho Groat Ovorland Road ;f Aitierica. via tho Steamors Of the Atlantlo _!di;3 from Now York. ' | I Date of"I Dato ot Steamer, iTons.! Sailing to Sailing to J I Sidney I |Friß(*o i _ " "|" 188,)."""]""" Oner about; 1_ S.). jjoalandla 3,200 Jan. 10 Feb. I! City of Sydnoy.... 3,100 Fob. 7 -larch 3 Atujlralia | 3,2001 March 7 I Jan. U " FARES i— siret-cla-s fiftland upwaWU StccraKO £.12 33 Ud and upwards First-cl_3B to Sau Francisco £10 eto»-»se ***s Tarongb Cabin Passengers aro permitted to lav overnt Honolulu, or any of tho citlos ot the United Statos, not to oxeood six months. Special Through Bills of Lading issued on Wool shipped for New York, Boston, &c, oithor by rail or via Panama, by Pacific Mail S.S. Co.'s NoShipplng Orders will bo issued aftor 1 p.m. on tho day boloro tho sailing of steamer- for San Francisco. . , , .. Kor freight rates and all other information aPPlyto BU oWN CAMPBELLS-. CO., Lower Queen-street and Shortland-streot. 'l__t*-\»v^w TTNION STEAMSHIP .-»^V__7_ X) COM PAN'V OV NEW j|gP^4 ZKAI,AND (LIMITED). Ijj TIME TABLE. — JANUAUY. -OR TARANAKI, NELSON, PICTON, WHt lATTELTON. AND WEST COASI' PORTS Ifrom Manukan). Ste-mor. | Dato ot Sailing. | lni Hawea 1 Sun., 11.1 p.m. I - (if mail arrived) •Bot-BPA |_T.oß..iiMOa.m. 18,10 a.m. mr(T__SBORNE NAPIER. WELLINQTON, _,XT*m_CONrAND FOR'- CHALMERS (from Auokland). _akaweka I li-'iday, 0, noon I - VVamai-U'A I Thurs.. 15. noon I - FOR MKLBOURNK (VIA BLOT-). Waibaiupa* I Thurs., 15,, noon I - •Calls at Hobart. —~ FOR SYDNEY. RINQABOOMA I Thurs.. 8, noon I — Tb A_AU I Tuoß.. 13, 5 p in. I — "FOR GISBORNE, NAPIKR, AND WFJ_- LINGTON. Bquth.CrOSS I Tues.. 20, 5 p.m. I - FOR SUVA~AND LEVUKA. AH.WATA I Mon- 12, 5 p.m. I — FOR GREY-lOUTH. Omapere I Thurs., 8. noon I — TOR RUSSELL AND KAWAKAWA"" -AKAWKRA I VVjcd,._7, j P-m. I — ""EXCURSION TICKETS.-During tho months of Dooombor, January, and February, Rxcur slonTickets -ill bo issued at Reduced RatCß. available for return until 31st March, 188a. Cargo must bo booked and alongsido TWO HOURS beforo advertised timo of doparture. Pasaage Tickets must bo taken at tho Com pany's Offlce (Auckland Branch), cornor ot fiueen and Customs-streets. »r^r\RIENT LI WE. ■JSfr-l-jpSP-' Under contraot wiUi the New South Wales Govemmon for the conveyanco of Mails. The following Steamships belonging to tho Orient Co. and tho Pacific Co. will leave BYDNEY and MELBOURNE on tha under mentioned dates for LONDON, via ADELAIDE, DIEGO. GARCIA (at steamer's option), SUKZ: -teamer. From Sydnoy. From Melb'ume. AUSTRAL Jan. 17 Jan. 20 Cuzco Jon. 31 Feb. 6 Liguria Fcb.H Feb.2o Ibekia Feb. L'S March 0 And .ortntebtly thcrcattar. Through fares to London, £22 to £75. Passengers secure special advantaKOS by booking through from Now Zealand. Socpnd olass passongors by Orient steamer aro provided with saloon passages to Sydney or Melbourne. PASSAGES FROM LONDON.-Special facili ties afforded for bringing out Friends and Relatives by pro-payment of tho passago-monoy SPECIAL RETURN TICKETS, avallablo for U months, aro issued at tho following rates :— First Saloon £1" Second Saloon .. k___v-_,t»~i_____w PARCELS BOOKED THROUGH to LON DON at Reduced Ratea. For further particulars, apply to UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND (LIMITED), Agents in New Zealand. p IVTORTHERN STEAM ?gSF*W*S JL-N SHIP CO. (LIMITED). !|"S>><CS\ TIME Table.—Jas_ amy. iKjc Co^A (Weather and othor Circum p^-j,,^^ stances Permitting). f FROM QUEEN-STREET f WHARF. TO THE HOT LAKES, TERRACESI. AND GEYSERS (VIA TAURANGA). THB QUICKEST, CHEAPEST, AND EASIIiB- Tonrlstß can avoid the tedious and rough ovorland "lourney by taking paasago in tbe Northern 'Stoamship Company o new and fast Bteamera Clansman and Wellington, whioh leavo Auckland alternately every Monday and Thursday, at 7 P.m.. arriving at Tauranga at 6 o'olook on the following morning, when a Ooaott under mail contraot leaves Immediately after breakfast for tho Hot Lokos, pasaing through tho Vesoy Stowatt Settloment, arriving at . Ohinemntu at two p.m. samo day. FOR TAURANGA AND BAY OF PLENTY PORTS. STEAMER. | DATE OF BAILING. Wellington I Thursday, 3, 7 p.m. Clansman | Monday, 12, 7 p.m. Clansman I Thursday, 10. 7 p.m. Wellington Monday, 10. 7 p.m. Wellington I Thursday, 22, 7 pm. Clansman I Monday, 26. 7 p.m. Clansman Thursday, 29.8 p.m. Wellington 1 Monday, Feb. 1, 7 p.m. Connects at Tauranr.a for Opotiki Bteifl. and Bay of Plenty Portß overy Tuesday. Fob, Russell. Whahgarqa. and Mosaosui. Wellington | Monday, 12, 7 p.m. Clansman I Monday, 19, 7 p.m. Wollington I Monday, 26, 7 p.m. Clansman 1 Monday. Feb. 2, 7 pju Fob Great Barrier, Tbywikna, Port Fitz- ROY, ASP WhAWQA-AHAPARA. Glenelg 1 Every Saturday L Ba.m___' ton W__N___"_Trw._A^a_i*Ei Heads, and Manoapai. Macgregor I Evory Tuesday. 8 p.m. _■ Fou Whangaiiei, Wiiangabei Hkads, and Parua Bay. , Mnogregor | Every^Friday, 6j,m. Fob Mercury Bay__»_E___*lH^-j- Glonelg 1 Every Monday and Thursday, 7 1 P.m. . Fob Whangarei and Whangarei Heads (Carrying passengors and cargo for Waipu). A Coach meets the steamer on arrival to con vey passengers to Waipu. Macgregor Thursday, 8, 8 p.m. Clansman Friday, 9, 8 p.m. Macgregor Tuesday, 13, 8 p.m. Clansman Wednesday, 11,10 a.m. Macgregor Friday, 16, 6 p.m. Wollington Friday, 16, 8 p.m. Macgregor Tuesday, 20, is p.m. * • Wellington Wednesday, 21.10 a.m. Macgrogor Friday, 23,6 p.iu. Clansman Friday, 23, 8 p.m. Macgregor Tueeday. 27, 8 pjn. Clansman I Wednesday, 28, 10 a.m. Mactrr-cor | Friday, 30, 0 p.m. Wellington _ I Friday, 30, 8 p.m. . . From Whangarei 'i'o Auckland (From Railway Wharf.) Clansman I Wednesday, 7, 6 p.m. Wollington I Saturday, 10, 2 p.m. Maogregor I Monday, 12,12 nnon Wollinston I Wednesday, 11. 5 p.m. Macsrogor j T_nr___y, 15, 10 _.nl. Clansman I Saturday, 17.!) a.m. Macgregor I Monday. 19, 5 p.n_ Clansman | Wednesday, 21, b p.m. Macjrregor | Thursday, 22.12 noon Wellington I Saturday, 24,12 noon Macgregor I Monday, 26.12 noon Clansman | Wednesday, 28. 6 p.m. Macgrogor Th ursday. 29,12 noon Wellington 1 SatiirdayJlO. 1 Pjn. FROM MANUKAU. FOR WAITARA ANjj_NEW_PLYMOUTH. " DougiaTand Argyle ats per advertisements. * FOR HOKIANGA. A Stoamor fortnightly ("as por advertisement). Cargo must bo booked and alongside the vesßef by 4 p.m. prompt. Nono will be recoived after that hour. , _ , . »<._, r™ PassaKa Tioketa mils' be takon at the com pany's (ifflce. 67. Queen-s'-reet. Auckland. EXCURSION TICKETS. - During the months of December, January, and February samo will bo issued at Roducod Rates, avail able for Return until 31st of March, IS4 Tho Wellington and Clansman for \\ anvora every Saturday, at 2 p.m., returning every Monday, 7 a.m. s r C< T. HE LIEE'S Jm^ik&J' TIME TABLE. „ <^go£%£ P.S. TONGARIRO. MONDAY,' TUESDAY, THURSDAY, ANI FRIDAY. , , Leavo St. Hclicr's: Leave Auckland: '-a.m. 11 a.m. t v m ° P'm' WEDiaiSDAYS AND SATURDAYS. 9 a.m. \ P-m- Su._i. 6 p.m. Return' Fare, Is; OMldten, 6d.



Q S. COROMANDEL, " «*^^lii_f_*^^ THOMAS S(JOTT' MASTER TIME TABLE. i Lenves Ano_l__d i Leavou Coromand-li L January. January. — Thursday, B,l_ noon j Friday, 9, 2 p.m. — — Saturday, 10, V?, noon. Weatber ond otter oir_iunsv__ ces pnrmltttng, , Not reouonaible In shipping, carrying, or dfn -1 obarKlc.<_ dye stook. ) No cr-rgo roc.elved without nhlpplng notn, and within half on hour of advertised timo of de parture. All Parcel- must ho prepaid on board, A R. 11. BWINDLKY. Mananor. So S. WAITAKI, J&^j^^^^lia tons register 1-0 h.p„ will ~ a____S___a^ bo despatchod to • WHANGAREI. WHANGAREI HEADS, MANGAWAL AND PARUA BAY, as follows :— TIME TABLE FOR JANUARY. From Auckland: Thursday, Sth, 8 p m. Tuesday, 13th, 8 p.m. Friday, 10th, 8 p.m. Tuesday, 20th, S p.m. Friday, 23rd. 8 p.m. Tuesday, 27th, S p.m. Friday, 30lh, S p.m. From Whangarei! Sunday, llth, 3 p.m. Thursday, 15th, 5.10 p.m. Monday, 19th. 10 a.m. Thursday, 22nd, noon Monday, 20th. 1 p.m. Wednesday, 2Sth, i p.m. Cargo received at Kamo Coal DopOt, Railway Wharf, until 4 p.m. A COACH moots tho Stciim.r at Whongnroi Ueads, and runs to Waipu. -_.___—Whaugarol, Mangapol, and Parna Bay i Saloon, 10: i; Return, 15s. Steerage, 6s; Return, ICa. Wlmn_;arai Heads: Saloon, le Od j -t-orngo, Cs. Tickets must be obtained at the Olllce, which will bo open until after the boat leaves. KAMO COLLIERY COMI-'ANY (Limitud), Agents. Office t lU, .noon-street, opposito Firth's Mill. ~~ .&___•-_- iXrAIUKU AND OWE _____«___ '» HUNGA STEAM j^^^^Wft^NAVIGATION CO. (Limitud). TIME TABLE.-S.S. MANUKAU. Leave Unohunoia I Leave Waluku I Januauy, 188"). 8-Thursday, 10.30 a.m. 8-Thursday, 3 p.m, 9—FridaylforManukttU Heads), 8 a.m. 10-Saturday. 12.30 p.m. 10-Saturday, 5 p.m. 12—Monday, 3 p.m. — 14-Wed., 5 p.m. 11-Wod„ 9 a.m. — 15—Thursday, 9.30 n.m. 17—Saturday, 6.30 a.m. 17—Saturday, 11 a.m. 19—Monday, 7.3.0.111. 18—Monday, 12 noon 21-Wed., 8.30 ii.ni. 21—Wednesday, 1 p.m. 22—Thursday, 9 a.m. 2*.'—Thursday, 130 p in. 23— FridayiforManukau _ Heads), 8 a.m. 21—Saturday, 11 a.m. 21—Saturday, 3.30 p.m. 20—Monday, 1.30 p.m. — 27—Tuesday, 3 p.m. 27—Tuesday, 7 a.m. - 28-Wcd., 8.30 n.m. 30—Friday, C p.m. — — 31—Saturday, 10.30 a.m. All freights payablo before doll vory of goods. J. 11ARR BROWN, Managing Director. XJ- OTEAM TO THAMES, jgSF^______3j» O Connecting with Rivor jfe^grpSV'St.caimira for STIRLING •^RS?J_fiEMr'WORTH.OHINEMURI,WAI- ■"iJaaj-ftS&B-i^ TKKAURI. WAIHI. TE AROHA GOLDFIELDS, MORRINSVILLE, WAITOA PLAINS, AND GRANT AND FOSTER'S SETTLEMENT. TIME TABLE S.S. ROTOMAHANA, P.S. ENTERPRISE No. 2, and ANNE MILBANK. FROM AUCKLAND. Rotoma- j Enter- I Anno liana. I priso. I Milbank. Wed , 7 5.30 p.m. 112 p.m. j Thurs., 8 7 p.m. I — — Fri., 9 — I 5 p.m. I — Sat.. 10 _Ba_m. I _— 1 — FROM THAM'H-': '__ I Rotoma- I "Enter- I Anne I haniu I priso. [ Milbank. Wed""77 100.m. I ""_*" j 10p.m.' "' Thurs., 8I II a.m. I 11 p.m. I — Fri., 9 I 12 noon I — — Sat., 10 I 2 p.m. I 12 p.m. I — ' Return Tickets will bo issued from December 20. available till J .nuary 10,1555 (inclusive) :— Saloon (Return)— Ten Shillings (10s). Steerage or Deck (Uetnrn)-Soven Shillings and Sixpence (7s Gd). No cargo recoived for Rotomahana within nalf-sn-Uour of advcrtl.od timoot leaving. Not re-poneiblc in >.'_lpp!ng. Carrying, or U.chsr-I-K Live Stock. GEO. ERASER. Agent. 'S. sT ~ — v T D' jSOi^i§_WL AUCKLAND, RIVERHEAD, January. To Riverhead. From Rivcrhcad. A. MARSHALL, on board. xr^_ QTEAM TO LONDON. < fj^S|SSBmi^PIT,Nrf_3:TT,AR_-.OR_H:NTAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, FOR LONDON DIRECT. h»_o-,_- Leave Leave Sxamcr. Sydney. Molbourno, "" 1885; TBBA Ballabat Via Colombo Jan. 23 Jan. 29 Indus „ Feb. 6 Fob. 12 Rome ~ Feb. 20 Feb. 26 SH4NNON m Mar. 6 March 12 And thenceforward every alternate week. Passengors and cargo booked to London, Mar seilles, Italy, Egypt, India, China, and Japan at moderate rates. Return Tickets issued both to flrst and second class passengers at especially low rates. Cheap reserved accommodation can bo obtained in thi3 Company's vessols. Passengers booking at Auckland secure special advantages. For all particulars apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO., 18, Queen-street, Auckland. Agentß. ' _* j- „ mHE S.S. NEPTUNE is _^SjK3)__Tt JL opon for Charter—Tow ________Wa_g3&__ing, Picnic Parties, or Fishing «3Bar___"*__y Excursions. Rates low.—For Baas**^ particulars apply on board, J. LOGAN. Tie TTIOR LONDON .^gj'SSg^ X? DIRECT. j_j__%j~j§3£Zfo The well-known regular HERMIONE, 1,120 tons register, D. T. Roberts, Commander, IS NOW LOADING AT THE RAILWAY WHARF. Fer freight or passage apply to CRUICKSHANK & Co., Agents. 18, Queen-street, Auckland, November 12.1884. _/^^X /_> A ilk a VV^ if HOBSON-STBEBT jj \\ T,s" i/J \^^/ CASH AND DEFERRED PAYMBNI TAILORS, DRAPERS, MILLINERS, MANTLE AND HABIT-MAKERS, HO-SON-STR__S. We respectfully invite attention to our Lnrgi Stock of NOVELTIES for^h^pTWent Season. Oar Great Variety and Choico of tho Bos Fabrics, with tho Skill and Talent wo now em iiloy, .arid tho great success of our efforts to pro Rue. Superior Garments, Perfect in Fit, and UncrccUod in Cut and Style, gives us every .oDlldcnca in lespectfully Boliolting the favoui of ft visit, Jtll Tweeds thoroughly -hrunk before boln_t laado up, and Fit and Workmanship Guaranteed. The Deferred PayiEcnt System has been Oiwd to bo a groat boon, by enabling those with limited incomes to procure uecoSßarle. U he easiest possible way. ALL OOODS ARK MARKBD IN 1?I__I-I FIGURES. Cash Customers receive S por cent. Discount ono shilling In tho pound sterling) on all parcels f _0a and ud wards. INSPECTION INVITED, ii.....'' .•O--0-U- PASS THB DOOB. TX7ANTED KNOWN—Bought here, at VV English cost, 1 caso Men's Dressed O-cford Shirts, 2s 9d each—lss 6d the i doz.; ' well worth Is cach.-Rondeirs Brighton House, • top of Grey-street. . "vtr ANTED KNOW N—Children'. 3 W Trimmed Pinafores, new patterns in 1 muslin, Sto, from 6.d to 7s 6d; such a variety as you will not see elsewhere.-Rendoll'* • Britrbton House, top of Grey-street. ( 3 TYfASffD" KNOWN-A really gooc W Blue Sorgo Coat (in all bizos can bt - hid for 6s 6d at Rendell's Brighton Houso, tol of Grey-streot. . I 117 ANTED KNOWN-That it's a gooc 7 W thing to keep the head cool, and ate >b - sfca-oSa.-a swmsA 6i«; 1 Houso, top of Groy-strect. ANTED KNOWN-A thousant Ladles' and Children's Straw Hate t c*,ioo«e from bought at 5s in tho pound \\ 0 Si'o° trimming nice Hate from this k at ,g M „q r>l and 3s lid proper for tho holidays) v ReSaeirs Brighton---, ton ot Grey-streot. TUT ANTED KNOWN-Extra Beds fo W Christmas; 70-Inoh Whito Croydo Sheeting, GWJ»S yard; wonderful value: nog si-. White Quilts. 3s -.1.-Rendell's Brighto House, top of Grey-Btreet.



Business Notices* PL AT T AN D F A WCET T„ UNRIVALLED :C-1 in SUIT! ... 4s SUIT! For Quality, for Cheapness, for Style, and Good Workmanship, STANDS UNRIVALLED! , Their Motto is : FUI.li VALUK FOR CASH. <JiiU and See their CHOICE STOCK of - SCOTCH AND COLONIAL TWEEDS. 1 I'LATT AND FAWCETT, TAILORS, Kahanoahai'e Road. JUST ARRIVED EX COPTIC FROM LONDON, ALBANY FOOD FOR INFANTS AND INVALIDS. Tho Albany Food ha- so rapidly grown into puhlic favour thathitherto wchavo been unable to keep puco with the demand; but for the future (Its success being assured) arrangomonU luivo been made to keep tho market always well supplied. Tho repented inquiry for tho Food hy those who have used it is tho heat guarantoo of its excellent soothing qualities, and no houso should he without v supply. E. MITCHELSON & Co., A(l 10 NTS, 1!), QUKKN-STUKKT, AUCKLAND. TpfoUNT EDEN CARRIAGE WORKS. C. R E~N~S 11 A W (I_tto Carriage Builder to tho Right Hon. John Bright) begs rospcetfully to inform tho ['entry and tho publio generally, tliat ho litis Erected his NKW CARRIAGE WORKS IN SUNNYBIDK Road. KDEN VALE ROAD, MOUNT KDEN. CR. bavin)-, had 113 years practical oxpcrlonco ot the trado ill all its branches, hopea to bo favoured with a share of public patronage Now Orders, Repairs. So., &c.,entrusted to him will bo executed in ilrst-elass stylo, with promptitude and dispatch. Heraldry Work and Lettering done on tho promises. Carriages, kc, Bought and Sold on Commission. Tjy- A KNOCK BROTHERS, SOAP AND CANDLE MANUFACTURERS, COX'S CRKKK, RICHMOND. Orricm DURHAM-STREET, AUCKLAND. Cash Purchase:, of .TnllOW. Wool. Sheepskins, and Pones. __" w7~A. DUGLEBY, M.R.1.8.A., AUOHITKCT. &C. Offi-KS : No. 7, Exchange Chanibors, Quoen street. T>ll>E I'LUMS! RIPE PLUMS I Wnor.-SAi.K, in Quantities to Suit FUUCUABEKS, AT SUTCLIFFK'S FRUIT DKPOT, VicrroniA-BTBK*BT. -t -t H.P. HOIU_ON 7rAL ENGINE, XX BOILEK. AND LAROK ICE MAKINO MACHINE. To any person requiring Machinery of tho abovo description, those things should attract their immediate attention, the Machinery boing almost new and of tho latest improved stylo, and complete in every respect. Tho prico Is much below thoir value.—Full particular- from CIIAS. H. OSMOND, Agont, Hi*) Q-^gp-atrcot. Auckland. C —"IOUSIK's" AND ATKIN have oh Sale J several Second-hand Dugclos, Phaetons, and Dog Carts, light, and Buiiablo for suinmor uao. JH O W DEN, • QUEEN-STREET. PIANOS. PIANOS. VIOLINS. &o. ANOTHER SHIPMENT OF HAA ICE'S, MIGNON'S, AND RAPOLDI. J. H. considers tho Haak_ to bo tho best German Piano manufactured ; tho Mionon the neatest and best liuished; and tho Hai'Ol.di for appearance, tone, and durability, tho cheapest Piano ever offered in this market. A few first-class Violins and a good Second hand Piano, and two Church Podal and Pipe Organs, for sale. /'[Thos. J» Harbutt, I MANUFACTURER of CORN BROOMS, BtW. B TRADE { KAPAI } MARI_. TELEPHONE N 0...232. ILLIAM THOMAS, Corner of Lorno and Vlotoria-Btroetß, Auokland East, MONUMENTAL, MARBLE, AND GENERAL STONEMASON, ARCHITECTURAL SCULPTOR AND CARVER. Inscriptions Accurate and Beautiful, Monuments, Tombs, Hoadstonos, and every description of Stone Work at tho Lowest Possible Pricos for Town and Country pROUND LIMB. GROUND LIME FOR SALE' SOUTHGATB 8 MAHURANGI HYDRAULIC GROUND ROCHE LIME. _. _^ __, fa any quantity, for Concrete Paths, Fleori Collars, &o. (noxt to stone flogging is un rivalled for durability and hard-sotting oualitios). For tanks and othor wet work it Ib a first-class material. B. KB ANE, SOLE AGBN*. CUBTOMS-STRKET pHESTS OF DRAWERS Very Handßorae Cliests of Drawers, In Rich Mottled Kauri, are now selling at the following prices for Cash :-Tho Duke of Edinburgh Cheßt of Eight Drawers (tho bonnet drawor richly panelled with totara, bird, Und rowa rowa) ,__ 10s* FlvoDr_we_C_estß,__. Tho abovo articles have always given great satisfaction, aad be come moro beautiful with age, W. NORRtK, Top Of SUOB*-_ANDH_ll___i _n_l(,],_a HKSKETH.j .ALKX. AITKKN. HESKETH AND AITKEN aro glad to Inform thoir Custoniors and tho Publio genorally that having sold tlie whole of thoir last year's Stock of Clovers, etc., thoy aro in a position to Oflbr an Entirely Now Stock arriving por direct stoamor Aoraiißi, from l_m don, anu por Mall Stoamor from San Francisco, as under, all ourront season's growth, consisting Of- WHITK CLOVER (Trofolium repon.) RED CLOVER (Trofolium protons) ALSYKK CLOVER (Trcfolhun hybrid^ COWGRASS (Trciolifc-a perenne) SCARLET CLOVIfK (Tr-foB-mlncarnatum) TREFOIL IMedio»_-e onprjlina) LUCERNE (MriMofceo mast*) ALFALFA (Medlcafe CWlißiia) TIMOTHY (PhlMtM r r**>_'_) CRESTED DOGSTiIL (%poßUru« erlatalaa) MEADOW FOXTlifj (AWiecurus protonels) «HKKF3 FF;.CU"-^O-»-c*-Ovina) WOOD MKADOW GRASS (Poa nemorttlls) PRAIRIE (Bromus Sohrcederl) DOOB GRASS BAT-TAIL (Sporobolua clongatne) RYE-GRASS (Scloum pcrrcno sempervlren.) COCKSFOOT (DactyliH glomorata) PURPLE and GftTCKN TOP ABERDEEN TURNIPS DEVONSHIRE GREY STONE, WHITE STONE, AND GLOBE TURNIPS SWEDE TURNIPS Thoy aro also Asfcnta for tho Honodust as Ma-UfaatHred by tlio Auckland Manure- Com g_ny, Sydney lionedu_t and _*lour, -lin-ral and ono Phosphates, Potato and Gretas Manures, Psrnvian Guano, Nltrato of Soda, and othor Artificial Manures; Oats, Maize, Barley, Beans, | I'caso; Coarse, Fino, and Rock Salt, Cobra, and I_usa«d Cake: Now 2o»iand Flax and Tow. eta. pAPERHANGINGS, W. PHILLIPPS & SON ; HAVE RECEIVED, EX LATE ARRIVALS I 185-P ACK AG E S-185 . CONTAINING: | 65,000 ROLLS OF PAPERHANGINGS, _ CONSISTING 0". NEW PATTERNS 1 For Drawing, Dining, Bed-rooms, .'MBI* 0**1 3 Sfcalroase, suitable for the Man_l«ru» p Cottage, I BEAUTIFUL DESIGNS, 0 AND BEST VALUK EVER OFFERED IN _ PAPERHANGINGS. a i vl6-PACKAGEB-91G o SCRIMS AND HES3IANS c lt' PLATE AND SHEET GLASS, WniTE LEAD. OILS, TURFS, VARNISHES, ~. ANi) ALL TRADE SUNDRIES. 3 *w, PHILLIPPS & SON, II 1 86 Aim 97, QUHEN-B-KK--,



AHa*ID H R S O N i HOUSE, -HIP, SIGN, AND GENERAL DECOEAT.V» PAINTER. *Ho. It *w v.v r> r».» w-« t-« _ _ GO^ TO B A T I to ROTH'S PUBLIC HOT, COLD, ANI SHOWER BATH.*-, Victoria- street. East Chargo-ONE SIIILI,I NO. Open all week day; from G a.m. to 0 p.m., aud SUNDAY MORN INGS from 0 till 10 a.m. Tho Bath-rooms an all privato, and supplied with overy eonven leneo, Turkish towels, tlesh and hair brushes combs, respirators, soaps, &c. Select Bath rooms (private) for Ladies overy day. at al hours, with female attendance, Ono Shilling an< Sixpence, l'leaso note tho address—Victoria street East, abovo tho Greyhound Hotel, ant next tho Cheap Bedding and Furniture Mart Auckland. N.B.—Barbor in attendance. Phil. F. Hannken Ciias. F. Hannkei (Lato In tho employ ot (Lato in tho employ of Messrs L. D. Nathan Mrs .1. Smith, Draper and Company), Queen-atreet). T>EO to intimato to thoir friends and thi i -*■' puhlic generally, that they will, on I SATURDAY NEXT, DECEMBER 20 Open thoso Promlsoa In UPPER QUEEN-STREET, Now occupied by Messrs Smith and Civughoy with a LARGE anu WELL-ASSORTED STOCK oir DRAPERY, CLOTHING, &0., __>~ BOUOHI FOB CASH, And hope, by strict attention to business com! blned with a long wholesale and retail expert eneo, to merit a fair sharo of their patronage. All Goods marked in plain figures, and at such prices that must defy competition. Country ordora will rooeivo prompt attention. I'arcola forwarded to all parts of tho North Island. HANNKEN BROTHERS, DRAPERS, SILK MERCERS, CLOTHIERS, Sec, tec, Ni>. 800, UPPER QUEEN-STREET (Lute Messrs Smith and Caiighoy'a Premises). _ _ - _ — • BUTCHER CITY MARKET, In thanking tho imhlic fit. tholiberal patronage bestowed on him during the past 18 months, bens to aniioiinoo lhat he has entered into partnership with MrR. Fowler, and that tlie business will in future bo carried on under the namo of Mead and Fowlor. He takes the opportunity of asanriiiK his numerous patrons and the publio geuorally lhat no efforts will ho spared by tho now llrm to merit a continuance of thoir patronage. The working expenses being much lowor than othor houses in the trade, our prices aro such as will duty competition. _______-__-_____--_-_ IDUKEKOHN ANDMAUKU CHEESE AND BACON FACTORY COM PANT (Limited). c a u¥ToN. Every Ch_a_a n_*__fticturcd by tho above Company will be »t_inpcd with tho Company's Registered Tt--0 Htuk, viz.. "a Circle ot 2} inches in diameter enclosing a cross." W. R. WRIGHT, Secretary. I'likekoho. Der-eiuher IS. 1881. . |_>Ul-EK(JIIE AND .YIAUK.U CUKKSE A AND BACON FACTORY COM PANY (LIMIT!-.). C II E E S E. THIS SEASON'S CREESE ia now ready for sale, antl can be lestcd at tho Factory, Pukekohe. _ W. It. WRIGHT, Secretary.;: Pukekohe, December IS, 1381. "fi A "l'L E D~" B A C K. MKWMARKET J.JOTEL, NEWMARKET. GEORGE 11. EASTON Begs to notify to his old Friends and Customers aud tho General Public that ho baa roßunicd I ho Proprictorahip of tho abovo well-known nnd select Suburban Hotel, and that tho business will bo conducted under Ilia personal Biiper vislon, and on tho somo lines which caused his former regime to ho so satisfactory, popular, and auceesaful, and trusts they will again favour him with their kind patronage, DEVONPORT, WAIWERA, AND WARKWORTH ROYAL MAIL COACH. Mondayß, Wednesdays, Tuoadnys, Thursdays Fridays. Saturdays. Lcvo. Leavo. Devonport, 8 a.m. W arkworth, 8 a.m. Takapuna, 8.30 a.m. Puhoi, 0.30 a.m. Wade. 10.30 a.m. Waiwera, 10,15 a,m. Waiwera, 12 noon '■ Wade, 11.30 a.m. Puhoi, 12.45 p.m. ! Takapuna, 2 p.m. Arrive. j Arrive Warkworth, 2,30 p.m. I Devonport, 2.30 p.m. TIIOS. BUTLER. Proprietor. REN SHAW'S "_P erfecteD Baking Powder is unrivalled. renshaw's "perfected" baking POWDER is destined to command a ready sale. RENSHAW'3 "PERFECTED" BAKING POWDER cannot bo surpassed for Christmas Puddings, Pies, Cakes, Sconoa, Tarts, Sponge Loaves, Seed Loaves, and all kinds of Broad and Pastry. IF ALL COOKS AND CONFECTIONERS KNEW ITS VALUE, which a aingl- trial would provo. THEY WOULD NEVER BE WITHOUT IT. RENSHAW'S "PERFECTED" BAKING POWDER Should be in every houso, an.' use 1 by all.good housewives who delight to provide Lood, Light, and Delicious Preparations to gratify tho palato and Btomach of the homo tieasuics. DON'T FAHj TO ASK FOB RENSHAW'S "PERFECTED' BAKING POWDIR, And see that you get it. RENSHAW'S "PERFECTED" BAKING POWDER Is supplied in ______teed Jib. and Jib. Una, 3_M M SS aud Is 3d oach. RENSHAW* *_*B_t-'ECTED" BAKING POWDER Ii ___n__iclured by F & C. T. BEN-HAW, MOUNT EDEN LABORATORY. READ ! MARK! LEARN I And inwardly digest tho following TeßtimonialS, and then af ten-wards Digest Only Puddings, I _os, Tarts, Cakes, &c., See.-, made with . RENSHAW'S "PERFECTED" BAKING POWDER. SATISFACTORY EVIDENCE I GENUINE TESTIMONIALS ! From the Rev. S. Mac,ak._a.jf..—"Gentle men,—My housekeeper has tried your Baking Powdot, and pronounces it truly excellont. J wish you every success in your businesa.—J am, yours truly, Saml, Macfaii_a__. Deo. 3,1881. Hit J."Knott, Ironmonger, Grey-street.— 'Gentlemen.—Wo have pleusuie in statingthat wo have tried your Baking Powder, and tend it quite aatisfaotory-equal in quality to anywc havo over had, and superior to most. I have nc doubt as its morits become known you will have an cxtenßive sale.—J. KNOTT. Mns Mongston, Hobson street.-" Messm F & C. T. Renshaw.—Sirs,—l havo overj confidence in recommending your * Perfected Baking Powder to all my friends.and in fact t< the public at large. I havo given it ample trial and find it to be superior to any other make 3 havo ever U6od. It only needs to bo thoroughlj known to bo universally appreciated and pa ■ tronised.-Youra, Sec,, Anu Mongston. CONFECTIONERS' EVIDENCE. " Messrs F. & C. T. RKNsnA\v.-Gcntlo_ion,- Having tried your ' Perfected 'Baking Powder I have found it to be very good, and can lughl; I recommend it.-Yours, &c„ Fued. Kbbbman baker to E. Waters, Confectioner, Quccn-st. " MESSRS F. & C. T. Rbnsii AW.-Gentlemen,- I have tried your 'Perfected' Baking Powder and consider it, exceedingly good, and shal have much pleasure in rocommcnding_ it.- Youra truly, S. M. Parkinson, Confoctionei 40, Grey-street. Auckland, Dee. 1, ISSt, T7IDWARD BARTLEY ARCHITECT, ' sxiohb-B-'b _.r__i_-s. qcr__N-«ißß_a,



Land and Estate Agents. BAMU__ __I_-,] [JOHN DOUGLAS ~V"ailb & Douglas 2 (Lath: Samuel Vaile), ? HOUSE, LAND, AND ESTATE AGENTS, r s LAND AN D ItS TA TE A U CTIO NEE 113 „ RKAL JI'STaT.. VALUATORS. " BROKERS UNDER THE LAND TRANSFK !: SHORTLAND STREET II (Next this Post OiiFiCK), \ BAN X E It 3 1 ■l Bank ou New South Wales. Sooalao our advortisomont In "N.Z. Horald and " Weekly News.") MORTGAGE!. BOUGHT, ' Comfortable COTTAGE of 4 rooms ane '■ lurire room underneath; water laid on; closi to Threo Lamps; allotment 33x100. Price £300, and very easy terms of payment could ix 0 arranged.—Vaile & Douglas, House and Kstatt Agents, Hhortland-stroet. 13110 COTTAGE of G rooms in a {.rood situation near to town : allotment 33 x 100; planted wit! '• fruit trees, all in full bearing. Prico, £230.- Vailo & Do-glas, House and Land Agents. Shortland-stroet, 1-100 Nice littlo EAIiM of B.J- acres within IJ miles--' Auckland, on main road, closo [tc church and school and railway station; all fenced ; half in gr_ies and half in crop ; new ', Honse of -I room.'. Price, £300.—Vaile and Douglas, Lund and Estate -Agent:', Bhortlaud street (noxt tlie 1 V.ttlik::... MOD *_ HOTEL.—Splendid Family Hotel, contain ing 30 rooms, all now and well-built of brick and cemenf-d front, tugcther with large public hull, and overy convenience, situated in a thriving township, closo to railway, tec, Btablo in connection with hotel, and tho whole doing a gontl trade.—Price and terms on appli cation to Vailo & Douglas, llou.o and Estato • Agents, Hhortland-street. 1373 " SPLENDID BUSINESS ALLOTMENT on the Ppnsonby Hoad, in commanding posi tion, and of good size. Prico low. Terms easy.—Vaile and Douglas, Land and Estate Agents, Shortland-street. 1 BUILDING ALLOTMENTS, NEWTON, (i lnti each, 2 of litem having frontai.es of _0 feet by a depth of 110 feet, and the others front ages ot 10 feet by same depth. Prico low. and terms easy, as may be arranged.—Vailo and Douglas, Land and Kslute Agents, next tho Post-ollico, Shortland-street. 137il 1 SMALL FARM of 14 acres, vory suitablo for a working man; all in cultivation; rich land ; Houso of 3 rooms and kitchen, Btablo, Sec Price, £.00. 1300 OHEAP LITTLE HOMESTEAD, 14 acres, East Tamaki; all in grass and crop. Cottago of 3 rooms and small ono of 2 rooms. _200. 1383 PARTLY IMPROVED FARM of 1-2 acres, all fenced; 15 acres in grass. Splendid position I'™- fruit farm ; deep water frontago; close to town. „_ por acre. 1303 £300 — GOOD LITTLE WATERSIDE FARM of 112 acres, with largo run adjoining; 25 to 30 acres In cultivation; splendid_ place for fruit growing. Terms eusy. — Vaile and Douglas, Land nnd Kstato Agots, Shortland. street: inimodlftto possession. 1281) £2*2O—COTTAGE of 4 roomß, with allot ment 33 x aSft, noat garden, and close to tlie tram-lines.—Vaile and Douglas, House and | ILand Agents, Shortland-street. 1352 £300—Very Convenient COTTAGE of 1 rooma and scullery, aliotmont 32 x 80ft. within quarter of an hour's walk from Queen-street. —Vailo and Douglas, House, Land aud Kstato AKOntB. next P. 0.. Shortland-streot. 1302 _i*»_>_>_ _—NEAT COTTAGE 10 min g&/-rf(V\y utos walk from Post-offlce. A Bargain.—Vailo and Douglas, Land and Kstato Agents, Shortland-street. £650—HOUSE of 5 rooms an_ Kitchen, «as and wider laid on, lee; workshop 21 x 11, Allotment, with frontago of 33 feet to Upper Unh-i-tr-ot, art- frontage to Nclson-streot of 31 feiit.—V«ito and Douglas, Land and Estate A|ren-- _h_-UA-dstrect,. TO INVBeTOI-U-.—For Salo, a First-rate Invc___x_*"-_"toreapd Dwelling-house Leased for 5 ye_-B to a good tenant; rent, 32s Gd per weok. Lars- and Commodious Storo and Dwelling - nomso of Six Rooms in good thoroughfare, closo to city.—Apply Vaile and Doughte. House, Land, and Estato Agents. Shortland-streot. £3 PER FOOT—Splendid Building Site, near tramway tern inns; 132 x 271 feet.— Vailo and Douglas, Land Agents, Shortland street, next ('en.-nil I'ost-oilice. LARGE FREEHOLD ALLOTMENT, G6 x 117 feet, tc_.et.her with dwellinir-liou.o, stables, &c.. cmveniontly situated, within 7 nilnut.s' walk oi I'n.t,-oOt-e, unci suitablo citbor for private rosideneo sites, or for busi ness purposes; price moderate. Terms easy. —Vatic und 1 louglas, Laud and Houso Agents, Shortland-stroet. 1321 £630—NEW HOUSE of G rooms, with out houso, tanks. Sec. and allotment 00 x 103, volonnlo soil: convenient .ituation. — Vailo and Douclas, Houso and Laud Agent Short land-stroet. _~_.., rP\ „ £500—Capital Wniersido FARM, of 00 acrea, about half rich alluvial flat, 30 acrc3 in grasn. Houbo of 4 rooms, dairy, Bhcds, &o.— Vailo and Douglas, Land Agonts, Shortland ■ttrcot. '227 pHAS. TT QSMOND LAND AND MONETARY AGENT 110, QUKKN-STHWRT (Adjoining B. Tonka and Co.'.). TELEPHONE N 0...185. BANKERSt Natlona Bank of Now Zealand (Limited). Mortgages and Loans Negotiated. Rents and Interests Collected. Monoy Invostod on Firat-clasa Securities with out charge. KBtates managed for absontoos. Valuations and Arbitrations undertaken. Nativo Land affairs specially understood. Housoß to Let and Properties for Sale placod on my Hot froo of charge. Kvory description of landod property bought or Bold to ordor. Large sums to loud on first-class securities. pill pROPKRTIKS. STORES.-Scvoral largo ones in commanding noßltiona; ovory information on application. BTORK A _ID COMFORTABLE HOUSE in a first-olaaa leading position; both water and fan laid in; a flno oponlng for aomeoao. 'rleo. fioOO. with terms. ALLOTMENT.SHORTLAND-STRK_T-Largo frontage and very deep; aplendid business Bite. Sites of (this description (double front aso) are very bard to obtain anywhere closo to Quoen-street, This site should at onco com mand tho attention of persons requiring a Erand position so near the Post-offlco. BROWN-STREET, PONSONBY - A Capital and very convenient Six-roomed Houso almost now; nico aliotmont; pretty view. . Prico. 6125, with torms to suit, PONSONBY— Very protty Sovcn-roomcd Villa Rosidenco (now); gas and wator; ovory cor.- NEW-TON. s^ONDS-STRERT SIDK.-Vory Comfortablo Kight-roomod Houso ii'ist tho Bortot houso thoro is so much inquiry for at prosont), closo to Quoen-strbot; gas and water; largo aliotmont; moo viow, and , ohoap !« T 0 , L BT( CONVENIENTLY - SITUATED 8- ROOMED HOUSE, Victoria Avonuo; ront, Hs por SEVERAL COMFORTABLE AND PLEA SANTLY-SITUATED HOUSES at low ronts to good tenants, gUBURBAN pROPEHT ES. r fi210.-VERY COMFORTABLE 4-ROOMED COTTA£j__t convenient distance from townj Mount -Hon district; overy convenience, and nloo _Uot_-e_t; easy terms of payment. NORTH SHORE—Two first-class Allotmonts, commanding a vory ,pretty viow, In rapidly \ rising looalil., oloso to tho wharf. S3 15a por _K_ffl°_X)R AM .ROOMED HOUSE and good Bllotm«-t_sltn_ted near Mr Mcrloy'a Storo an the GreatTftrth Road. A ohanoe seldom met MOUNT EDEN. VIEW ROAD-Ono of the Prettiest Houses in tbe district, built on an allotment 50 x 250, commanding a pleasant viow; garden tastefully laid out, built and ' finished in a very superior manner; should bo inspoctod to be appreciated ; contains fivo rooms, exclusive of oupboarda and pantiles. I Prioo ow and terms easy. FIVE ACRES, fivo niilo3 from town ; northern aspect; £30 por aero. This is the property for an industrious man; terms to suit. TEN ACRE-, same us above, Houso to suit will be built on deterred payment ey-tonl. ii '• BEVERAL 3 to 7-ACRE SECTIONS, suitable [ for Market Gardens; good soil; convenient to t town; good road frontage, 3i miles from town; great prospective value; easy termß, Money advanced to build with, repayable t by monthly or quarterly payments. 1 £600 will purchase- ONE o.f tho NICEST SITES . lor a GENTLEMAN'S RESIDENCE to be j obtained near Auokland; the Blue of tho site a would be nbout 300 x 200 foot. MOUNT ROSKILL (Valley Road)-A good , 5-roomed House on n Largo Corner Allotment i 'f? _.' ADSTONE JfjSTATE 3 108 PER FOOT AND UPWARDS.-AH the I Unsold Portions of that most conveniently y situated property known as the Gladstone Estvto. This Estate, situated so close to town and from any portion of which the views art unsurpassed, is now Subdivided into Large Allotments, These allotments are not 33 x 99 but have large f rontones and still larger depth *. Tho prices aro such that almost any porsoi y may obtain thoir own freehold at a nomma f, coat. Should terma be any inducement, tht owner is prepared to accept a third cash, thi balance to remain for 3 or 5 years at 6 per cent per annum. The inducements which this pro ii nnrty offers to any persons requiring a nici Rosidenco Site or a Splendid Investment an p manifold. Fancy being able to purchase t Grand Aliotmont close to town for ,10s re foot. Soil semi-volcanic, views unrivalled within 5 minutes' walk of a railway station trams to pass in the immediate vicinity, 'buse constantly; church and school convenient > (.as and water mains within 100 feot of tho pre porty; post otilco and tol ophono within a lilt] diulanco; no clearing icquircd. Plans am overy Intorinalion iiiaj* be obtained at th uffloo of the undersigned



Corporation Notices. 'ri I T V OF AUCKLAND. FIXING~LKVELS. It is hereby notified that it is tho intention of the City Council of Auckland to lix tho levels of CLARENCE-STREET, from Ponipalior t Terrace lo O'Neill-street. ST. MARY'S ROAD, from College Road lo London-street. NEW--TUKKT, from College Road to Lon don-street. f'Rr'iCN-STHEET. HAItIiOUR-STItIiIET, O'NEILL-STRI.KT. and WAITEMATA-STREET (PONSONBY WARD). Plans may bo seen in tho City Engineer's O/llce, Hißlt-streot, Auckland, within oilice hours, and all persons interested herein, or liable to be aggrieved thereby, will bo heard by l City Council at a meeting to be held on THURS -5 DAY, January Sth, 1885, at 0.30 p.m. All objections must be made in writing, and s addressed to tho Council, and sont to them not j less than ten (10) days beforo the day appointed on which to hear objections. 1 P. A. PHILIPS, 1 ~ Town Cicrk. Town Clerk's Oflico, November 20, 1884. 491_ 1 rillY OF AUCKLAND. ' ENGINEER IN CHARGE PUMPING STATION. Tho City Council rcquiro tho services of a Competent Engineor for the abovo duties. Ap plications will be received until threo p.m, of THURSDAY, January 8. Certified copies of testimonials to accompany applications. Salary at the r;i to of _l per week (houso, fuel, &c.,frce). Candidates canvassing members of Council will bo disqualified. Particulars as to duties, etc., on application at this olllce. P. A. PHILIPS, Town Clerk. Town Clerk's Ofllce. December 23, 1881. 507 jr*ilTY OF AUCKLAND. FORMATION WORKS. GRAFTON ROAD. FORMATION WORKS. WOLSELEY AVENUE. PONSONBY. FORMATION WORKS, CHURCH-STREET, PONSONBY. Tho City Council will receive soparato Tan deiß until threo p.m. on THURSDAY, January 8, for above works, in terms of plans and speci lications to be viewed at tho ofllce of the City Engineer, Council Chambers, High-streof, during olllce hours. Tho Council do not bind thcinsolveß to accept, any tender. Tendora to be endorsed respectively for tho work tendorod for. P. A. PHILIPS. Town Clerk. Town Clerk's Oflico, December 27.1881. Money. ■VT O T I C E OF REMOVAL, THE VICTORIAN LOAN AND DISCOUNT AGENCY HAVE REMOVED TO OFFICES NEXT DOOR TO MR I. OLIPHANT, Solicitoh, HIGH-STREET. *_*_**_ ___A TO LEND ._,-_--<■ of from rj&OU'-l/ \f £50 upw_rdß.-Apply Wm. S. Cochrane, Cochrane':.' Auction Mart, 185, (Jueon street. MONEY TO LEND . on Freehold Sceuritieo.—A. Buchanan, Solicitor, St. Mungo Chambers (opposite Bank of Nr.wZor land), MONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage, of First-clp-S3 Freehold Securities. W. COLEMAN. Solicitor. National Insurance Buildings. Ti/fONEY LENT ON PROMISSORY IVJL NOTES, HOUSES, FURNITURE, &0, BILLS DISCOUNTED DAILY. MORTGAGES NEGOTIATED. JOHN W. HARDIE, LAwn, Commission, and Estate Aoent, HIGH-STREET, AuOKLANn. MONEY TO LEND, in sums of £25 and upwards, at current rates of Intereat. Apply to PETER OLIPHANT, Solicitor, High-Btreet- MONEY TO LEND, at a moderate rate of lntotest.—Apply to JACKSON & RUSSELL, Solicitors, Shortland-stroet. ONEY TO LEND at current rates of Interest.—Laishloy and Jaokson, Quoon etroot- J ONDON LOAN AND DISCOUNT •*-*■' COMPANY. HIGH-STREET, NEXT TO ATKINS PRINTING OFFICE. £5 to £1,000. Thla Company grants Loans on PERSONAL SECURITY, ON FREEHOLD AND LEASEHOLD SECURITY, ON FIRST AND SECOND MORTGAGES, or on any availablo security, ropayablo in WEEKLY OR MONTHLY INSTALMENTS, or In any way to suit tho Borrowor. Loans may be repaid at the rate of Sixpence per woek in tho Pound. Bills Discounted at Current Rates. Bank of England Notea and Australian Bank Notes Bought. All communieationa atrietly confidential. LONDON LOAN AND DISCOUNT CO., IHGH-STR___T (Next to atkin'b Printing Offiqb). TNDUSTRIAL ak» PROVIDENT' PER jL MANEN.T BUILDING. LAND. ANDI IN VESTMENT SOCIETY OF AUCKLAND, Oornor ef (.ueon-otroet and Vulcan Lans, INVESTMENT DEPARTMENT. Thla Socioty is now ißsulnj.: Ordinary Investing Shares, oarryinu fan rwa of interest and profit. __,__._•-,■ Paid-up Investing Shares of «20 eaoh, csrryuiß 7 por cent, interest (payable half-yearly) Mia ttolpß^oSS%PAß*r__E_TT. Interest allowed on deposits fori 12 months _...-.—6 per cent. 0 months... ...5 per oent, 7 days' notloe 4 P»r cent. BORROWING DEPARTMENT. The Soelety advanoes on Approved FreonMa and Leasehold Property to tho extent ot three f3T_-t__ Qt the valuo. _ . _._._.__, -j Borrowers may pay off part or the whole of thorr m_ctgjiKes at any time. „„_*_ IsSdueedTableof Rates and *n 7 *"*" pm« -onl-- -0?-_lxed may be obtainad atthe Sodoty1*) QSlsm> GEORGE ERASER, Manages, * '■?<_!_".LAND PERMANENT 00 ---_A O»ERATIVE BUILD-NG & INVEST MMI SOCIETY, Office : 147, Queen-stbkkt. LOAN 3 granted upon approvod securities of Froohold or Loasehold Properties m-sums of £20 to fid 000, principal aud interest boing repay able in instalments at tho following Reduced Rates for repayment of each £100 borrowed:— ~Rsw^sc^tend-| IJc - Weßk ;i'o^ p^a mog , ~"~ _ s. d. £ 8. d. l___r _ ..200 104 0 0 .years _ ..10 10 108 6 8 Syeara .. .. M 7 US 15 0 4 years .- .. U 8 121 b 8 .years . . 8 9 136 18 9 Bj*e-r8 7 1 D 7 13 0 i 10 year- . ■ __ B 3 I 102 16 3 And in the same proportion for smaller or larger loans. DEPOSITS.—Tho Society receives Monoy on Deposit :—Ropayablo at 7 days' notice, 5 per cont. por annum; ropayablo in 6 months, 6 per I cent, por annum. „_ _ 1 JOHN BATGER. Secretary. MONEY TO LEND, In large or small sums, at usual rates ot Interest CONNELL & COO.'KB, , Solicitors, Vulcan Lanfc L' ONDON MORTGAGE, LOAN, AND DISCOUNT BANK. . 60, SHORTLAND-STREET, Ano__A*-B i (Opfositk A. Clark Se Sons' Wabbho _ sb), 1 And Little Collins-street, Melbourne. . LOANS ARE ADVANCED FROM £10 TO £1,000. '■ Upon personal, freehold, and leasehold Beourlty, 3 ropayablo by Weekly, Monthly, or Quarterly a Instalments, at Lowest Current Rates. x Advances ma_e or. Furniture without removal, r and all classes cf Merchandise, • L_(ANSGKAN™DU:'OX.^:;-L"L*GI,ICIt-,s,i._aAoT__, ' anii iMTi.u-.1.,. .K-i'ii Wills. 3 BH_LS DISCOUNTED AT CURRENT RATES. '■ Loans upon Dupo-It or Deeds. Repayi-bni BY Ei-V INSS'A-J-ENTH. ' FORMS GRATIS. 1 All communication- and interviews hold strictly „ confidential, --■- Bawk o_ E_-___iu Noxk- Ch _sraai_.



Sporting r\NEIIUNGA RACING CLUB, SUMMER MEETING, SATURDAY, JANUARY 24, 18S5, To bo held on tho ONEHUNGA RACECOURSE. Stewards: Messrs Webb, Oates, Dore Brookfield, Robinson, Daley, Suttic, Kelly Wattio, Neilßon, Rowe, and Adams. Judge Mr F. Lawry. Starter :Mr O. C. McGce '• Clerk of Scales : Mr Daley. Clerk oi Coubse : Mr Casey. * HandicaiTUßS : The ' Committee. Totalizator Stewards: Meßsrs Rowe, Brookfield, and Oates. Timekeeper ' Mr Dore. Treasurer :Mr Brookileld. i 1 .MAIDEN PLATE of 25bovb ; for nil horßei that have never won an advertised race ex ceoding 2030V8. IJ miles. Nomination, 2sovs 2. TOTALISATOR CUP HANDICAP, value 20sovB. and SOsovs. added. 1 mile. Nomina tion, lsov,; acceptance, 2tovs. 3. HURDLE RACE HANDICAP of 45sovs. second horso to receive ssovs. out of stakes over nine flights of hurdles. Distance, i milos. Nomination, 130 V.; accoptanec, 2.OVS, 4. ONEHUNGA CUP HANDICAP of 12550vn., second horeo to receive 20sovs. Tout of the stak',_, thii-horses_o\u out of Btak_\ T.V.h tance, 1. mile.. Ndi-inatfo-*, Ssova.; accept ance, 3sovs. • 5. NOVEL RACE of 25sovs. Distance, 1 milo. Minimum weight, Bst. The winner to be tho property of the Club, and sold immediately after tho race; proceeds to go to tho Club. 6. PONY RACE of lOsovs. 1 mile. Catch weights. Nomination, 10s. 7. PUBLICANS' PURSE HANDICAP of 40sovs. Di3tanco, H miles. Nomination, lsov.; aecoptanoe, 2sovs. 8. HACK RACE of lOsovs. 1 mile. Nomina tion, lsov. Bst up. Nominations for Cup and Hurdlos, December 27- General entry and acceptance on January 10, 1883. All Nominations to bo addressed to the Secre tary, Onohunga. RICHARD WEBB, Secretary TTELENSVILLE TURF CLUB. ANNUAL RACE MEETING, JANUARY 20, 18S5. Judge: W.J.Hurst,Esq.,M.H.R. Starter: Mr O. C. Magec. Cleric of Scalkh :Mr R. J. Vercoe. Clerk ok* Course :Mr Stewauds: Messrs Cheriton, I). Donovan, R. Foster, W. Jones, Jas. McLcod, RobertMcLcod J. Slatter. llandica-I'eks : The Stewards. PROGRAMME. MAIDEN PLATE of SOsovs.; for horses that have novor won a race of 20sovs.; Bccond horso to save stakes. Entrance, ltov; distance, 1} miles. Weight-forage. HANDICAP HURDLE RACE of 30 boys. ; second horse to save stakes. Nomination, lsov.: acceptance, £15s. Distanco, 2 miles. HELENSVILLE CUP HANDICAP of KiSOVS. Bccond horse to receive lOsovs. out of stakes. Nomination, IJbovb. ; acceptance, 2sovb. Dis tance. 2 miles. FLYING HANDICAP of SOsovs.; second horso to save stakes. Nomination, Jsovb. ; accept ance, lsov. Distance, 1 mile. PUBLICANS' PURSE HANDICAP of 15 BOYS., second horse to savo stakes. Nomination, 10s I acceptance, 15s; _i_t___o. 11 mile. CONSOLATION HANDICAP of 10 SOYS. Entrance, 1 soy: di_t__cc, 1 milo. BLACK HURDLE SELLING RACE of 12 SOYS. Entrance .1 soy. Distance, 1. miles. 10 stono ■ap. Post entries. Winner to be sold for £15. Surplus to go to funds. Nominations to bo lodged with tho Secretary by 8 p.m.. January 9, 1885, with cntranco feo enclosed. Weights to appear January 16. Ac ceptances, with ages and colours, January 22. All disputes or objections will bo settled by tho Stewards, whose do cision will be final. Races will be run under A.R.C. Rules. Qualification £Ce' ISOV- TIIOS. F. HOLT, Secretary, Helensville. TAKAPUNA JOCKEY CLUB HANDICAP, To be run on January 20th, 1885. • 500 SUBSCRIBERS AT 5s EACH, divided i_ followb :— First horse.. .. £W I Starters and non- Second horse .. £251 starters (divide) £lo Third horso .. £15 | If moro than SCO tickets aro sold, prizes will be increased i>ro rata. Will positively closo on January 28th. Apply to A. WELLESLEY, Care of Chas. F. Andrews, Tobacconist, Weilesley Billiard Rooms, Wcllesloy-st. The well-known success of A. Wellesley's Consultations, and the manner in which previ ous drawings havo beon conducted, should satisfy tho public as to tho safety of tho invest ment. . ADAM BEDE'S CONSULTATION on TnE DUNEDIN CUP, 18S5. 4,000 MEMBERS AT TEN SHILLINGS EACH. 110 PRIZES ! 110 PRIZES 1 Divided as follows: Ist Horse .. .. £500 2nd Horso.. .. 300 10 Prizes at £20 .. £200 3rd Horso .. ..100 10 Prizes at £15 .. 150 Starters, divided 200 50 Prizes at £5 .. 250 Non-starters, div. 300 -— Total £600 Total .. -514001 ADAM BEDE would particularly draw Sub scribers' attention to the fact that this Con sultation will bo drawn aa soon as full, in the presence ot the Press and a Committee of Sub scribers. Early application of Shares should be mado hv letter, enclosing Two Stamps. v>-ith cxchang3 on Cheques, or by Money Order, Bank Notes, or Drafts. Registered Letters or Telegrams will not on any account be received. It Bank Notes arc sent, please ÜBe two en velopes, ono scaled and placed insido tho other. P.O. Orders preferred when procurable. It will .greatly expedite business if an addressed envelopo is enclosed with application. Address— ADAM BEDE, Care of H. N. Abbott, Box No, 2, Post-office, Auckland. &MXX- ' Tiiajm mono PROGRAMMES at 10s EACH. FIDELITY COMPANY'S ANNUAL PROGRAMME ON THE DUNEDIN CUP. 40 HORSES and 115 NEW ZEALAND BONDS, Dividod as follows— Ist Horse.. ..£I3OO N.Z. Bonds. 2nd Horse.. .. 700 oat£loo _ ..£SOO 3rd Horso.. .. 300 10 at £50 ... .. 500 Others (divided).. 700 20 at £20 .. ..10C •10 at £10 .. .. 40C _oat£s .. .. 20C lotal .. ..£3OOO Total .. ..£2OOC Total amount of Prizes. .£5,000. Each Ticket has Six Chances, and oan obtain a Prize in Each Drawing. Will Closo on or about 21th February, 18So. Please add stamps for roply and result. t_T Remittances can be sent as follows :— 1. Cheques, P.O. Orders, or Bank Notoa. 2. Mako crossed cheques, with la added foi exchange payable either to a No. or simply tc bearer, aa printed, but not to any particulai person. If cheques or bank drafts are payable oither to a particular porson or to order, tlicj will bo returned to the Bonder. 3. P.O. Orders may be sent, but they must b( mado payablo to Fidelity Company only, and not to any particular person. 4. Registered letters or telograma cannot b( replied to. Address only as below— FIIJKLITY COMPANY. Caro of Alfred A. Cameron'a Box 251, Post-offlce. Dunedin. Board and Residence. OLD CLUB PRIVATE BOARDING HOUSE, EDEN CRESCENT.—Vacancict for Gentlemen or Families; terms, 255, singh room; double room, 20s.—Mrs Garner, Proprio . trcßß. GOVERNOR BROWNE HOTEL HOBSON-STREET. Board and Lodging.. .. .. _ 20b por Weel Single Room 25a per Weel WELLESLEY HOUSE (3 doors from Hobaon street), Weilesley streetWoßt, Auokland, New Zealand, BOARD AND RESIDENCH- A Good Table kept, lofty and well-ventilatet Bedrooms, Plunge and Shower Baths, and ever, convenience to en3ure tho comfort of boarder, and visitors. Terms, £1 per week. M. MASON. Pronrletrnas. NE story is good until another is told and nowhere in Auckland can you obtaii the same value for your money a3 at Row* Genoral Grocery and Provision Stores, Victoria street. HAVING disposed of my coach busines at North Shore, I have a fow ver Superior Horsea left for Hale.—Apply to F. J Quick, Devonport, North Shore.



T-mlera "VTEW ZEALAND POSTAL TELE , __3( GRAPHS. CONSTRUCTION OF TELEGRAPH LINE. TAUPO TO CAMBRIDGE, Tenders are invited for the supply and de livery ol 1 500 Poles (more or less), and delivery only of Material amounting in all to about 32 tons, for a Line of Telegraph commencing at a point twelve miles north of Taupo, and thence to Cambridge. Tenders addressed to tho undersigned will be , receivable up to noon of the 19th day of January, : 1885. Specifications, General Conditions, and all • other information relative to tho above can be > obtained at tbe Telegraph-office, Auckland; i Post-ofllce, Cambridge; Post-offloe, Tauranga; : Post-offlco, Taupo; the Telegraph-office, Napier, and at the General Post-offlco, Wellington. The lowest or any Tender will not necessarily be accepted, i By order of the Commissioner of Tele graphs. C. LEMON, Superintend- New Zealand Postal Telegraphs. '. Wellington, 29th December, ISSI, Education Department, Wellington, 21st December, 1881. TENDERS will be received up to noon of t*)o 261 h Ja-.uarj-.-.ov'., frr the Removal . of a Native ScluMl-hunsti end Teacher's Resi dence from Poroti to Tangiteroria, Northern Wairoa. Specifications, &c, may bo seen on application 1 to the Nativo Agont, Auckland, tho Resident Magistrate, Whangarei. or to Tito Papa, Tangi tcroria. Telegraphic tenders will bo received provided the original tender and deposit are lodged with , either of the two first-named ofllcers by tho time The lowest or any tender not necessarily aCCePted JOHNHISLOP DUBLIC WORKS, NEW ZEALAND. TAKAKA CART BRIDGE AND APPROACHES CONTRACT. COUNTY OF COLLINGWOOD. Written Tenders will be rcecived at this Offlce until Noon of Saturday, tho 31at January, 1885, for the above Contract. They are to be marked on theoutßide, " Tender for Takaka Cart Bridgo and Approaches Contract," and addressed to the Hon. the Minister for Public Works, Wellington. Telegraphic tenders, similarly addressed and marked, will bo received if presented at any Telegraph Offlce by Noon of tho same date, pro vided that written tendors aro lodged at any Distriot or Resident Engineer's Offlce by the same hour. Drawings, Specifications, and General Conditions may bo seen at this Offlce and at the Public Works Ofliccs, at Nelson, Auckland, Christchurch, and Dunedin. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accopted. By command. JOHN BLACKETT, Engineer-in-Chicf. Publio Works Oilice, Wellington, December 22.185-1. TO"EW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF LOCO MOTIVES. General Manager's Oflico, Railway Department, Wellington, Deo. 24,1881. Written Tenders will be received at this Oflico up to Noon of MONDAY, 16th March, 1885, for the Supply and Delivery of TEN LOCOMOTIVE ENGINES, to be manufactured in tho Colony of New Zealand. On and after sth January, 1885, Drawings may be seen and Specifications and Forma of Tender obtained at the Public Works Offices at Auck land, Wellington. Christchurch, Dunedin, and Invoreargill. Tenders to be addressed to the Hon. tie Minister of Publio Works, Wellington, and to be marked outside, " Tender for Loco motives." The lowest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted. Telegraphic Tenders will not be entertained. By order. J. P. MAXWELL, General Manager N.Z. Railways. m O BUILDERS, Tenders will be received until noon of MONDAY, January 12th, for the Erection and Complotion of Residence in Symonds-stroet. EDWARD BARTLEY, Architect. mO BUILDERS. " Tenders are invited until noon of WEDNES DAY, 7th January, for Additions to Newmarket Hall. F. W. GREY, Architect. 252, Quecn.tr Oct. mo CONTRACTORS. ALTERATIONS AND ADDITIONS TO BRICK RESIDENCE, PRINCES-ST. Tonders are invited until 4 p.m. on FRIDAY, tho 9th January, 1885. P. F. M. BURROWS, Architoct, A.M.P. Buildings (over Goodson's). Boots and Shoes. TyiSSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP. The underalgned having Dißaolved Partner ship, are offering the whole of their ENORMOUS STOCK OF BOOTS, SHOES, SLIPPERS, ETC. Also, LEATHER OF ALL KINDS, GRINDERY, &0., amounting in value *_> £19,000, at the following prieea:— s. d. Men's Watertights, usual prico 1256 d.. 8 6 Men's Bluchers, usual price 8s 6d .. 16 Men's Balmorals, usual prico 13s 6d _, 9 6 Men's Elastic Sides, usual prico Us -. 8 6 Women'b Elastic S/xies usual price 10s Bd.. _ - - 6 6 Men's Shoes, usual prico 10s 6d .. _ 6 6 Youths' Boots, usual price 6a 6d .. _. 4 0 Ladies' Kid Button, uaual price 13s ... 8 0 Ladies' Kid Elastics, usual price 8s 6d... fi 6 Ladies' Kid Elastics, usual price 10s 6d fi 9 Ladies' Kid Er abtios, usual price 10s 9d 6 9 Sadies' Kid Elastics, usual prico lis „ 7 6 LADiES'PRUNELLA.jusuaI prico, 8s 6d .. fi 9 Ladies' Prunella, usual prico 10s Od „ 6 Ladies SnoES, usual prico 10b 6d .. .. 6 6 Ladies' Shoes, usual prico 11b 6d .. .. 7 6 Ladies' Kid Elastics (high-legged), ' usual price 12s 6d 7 9 Ladies' Kid Button, usual prico lis Od .. 10 6 Ladies' Button Shoes, üßual prico 10s 6d 7 9 Girls' Elastic Sides, usual prico la 6d.. 2 6 Girls' Elastic Sides, usual prico 6s Cd „ 3 6 Girls' Elastic, usual prioo 7s 6d .. _ 4 6 Child s Shoes, usual price 3s .. ..16 The above are only a few lines, aB spaoe will | not permit us to give a full price list. ! The above aale is the largest and most genuine sale of Boots, Shoea, &0., ever held in New . Zealand. I GARRETT BROS., WAKKFIELDSTREET jj"*? R~E A T SA|L E l ... OF ; £7,000 | WORTH i OK BOOTS AND SHOES! AT COST PRICE, FOR CASH ONLY 1 POR ONE MONTH ! TTjILLISON, boing largely ovor • JLJ stocked with Boots and Shoes of . all kinds, ex Glcnmore, s.s. Ruapehu, and s.s. " Doric, etc., will Sell Off"tho wholo Stock for ono month, at Cost Price, for Cask only. As this - is a genuine sale, the public will do well to como , and see tor thcmßOlvea. c Must bo sold to make room for largo ship j ments of Boots to arrive. A fow prices sb follows :— c d Children's Elastic Boots, worth Is .. ..20 Ladies' Prunella Boots, worth 10s Gd ..76 1 Do. do do. worth 8s Od ..6 0 T Do. Kid Elastic do. worth 9s .. ..6 0 8 Do. do. do. worth Ha 6d ..8 0 Do. Kid Button do. worth 155.. .. 10 6 Do. Houso Boots worth Is Od .. 3 0 Do. do. worth 6s 6d ..4 6 , Do. Evening Shoes worth 8s 6d ..6 0 l 3. SPECIAL CHEAP LINES OF LADIES' KID ELASTIC BOOTS, SIZE 5. : ALL OTHER GOODS EQUALLY CHEAP. J THOMAS ELLISON, " 1 BOOTMAKER AND IMPORTER.



Amascmcnts; A BBOTT'S OPERA HOUSE, Proprietor Mr H. N.Abbott. Lessee and Manager .. .. Mr G. g. W. Lew IB Directress .. .. Mis G. B. W. Lewis TO-NIGHT! (Monday) TO-NIGHT! First Appearance in Auckland of the Colobratcd Tragic Actress, MRS G. B. W. LEWIS, In hor Marvellous Creation and Masterpiece, JANE SHORE! W. G. Wills's Great Historical and Sensational Drama. Duko of Gloucester .. ' .. Mr- Ha«*y Douglas LordCoatea Mr E. D. Hay garth Henry Shore .. ..MrLeonard St. Lawrence Catesby .. -. MrMenryliojt Prince of Wales .. .. Miss Alice Brookß nnknnfYnrk . .. Miss Catts johnGri-t :: :: :: J^nfts/ssg Messenger .. .- Mr Alfred Rolfe First Tradesman .. •• Mr Chas. Thompson n ueeu Mrs J. P. Hydcs LadyCoatcs .. .. Miss Christie Peachy Lady Stamuore .. - MissTottie Young Hostess .. •• Miss Marie Brooks Mrs Grist* - Miss Mary Weil- Little Harry .. .. MWogfcrte&MWll JANE SBORB .. MRS G. B. W. LEWIS GRAND ANTIQUE SCENERY, Introducing THE GRHAT SNOW SCENE, From tho Bijou Theatre, Melbourne. A HOST OF AUXILIARIES. Representing Lords. Ladies, Pages, Soldiers, Torchbcarc.s, Ruffians, and Mob. The Melbourne "Arprua" sayßi—" Mrs Lewis's acting iv ' Jano Shore" was tho nioet powoniti, and realistic since tho days of Riston. ■ , I The " Vagabond " hua vlvidiy described this, wonderful pioceof acting as follows:— The ex citement amongst tho audience during the i<«t sceno was intonßC Tho house was dumb witb sympathy; ladioa in tho dress circle wept bit terly, and unwonted tears came to my own oyes. It was the triumph of art, and eyerypno must have left the theatro with hearts filled with human charity; for tho erring and unfortunate Mrs Lewis as Jano Shore preached to all a lov ing sermon which they will not easily forget, i, for one, thank hor." To conclude with tho Charming Comedietta, WHO'S TO WIN HIMI Box Plan at Lennox's. Day Tickots at Abbott's Hotel. _._ J. W. DODGE, Bußincaa Manager. WHANGAREI RACES! WHANGAREI RACES!! EXCURSION TRIP BY s.s. WAITAKI. return fares, 15s, The Kamo Colliery Company's fast and powerful steamer WaitakiS will leave Queen street Wharf, THURSDAY, Bth instant, at 8 p.m.. returning from Whangarei at 3 p.m., SUNDAY, llth instant. Ecclesiastical. _. TT7EEK OF UNIVERSAL PRAYER, In connection with the above, United Prayer Meeting will be held in the City and Suburbs of Auckland as under. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 7. WELLESLEY-STREET CHURCH: Subject, Prayer for Families. Chairman, Rev. W. E. Rice. Address by Rev. R. Bavin. REMUERA 'PRESBYTERIAN "CHURCH: Chairman, G. B. Monro; Address by Rev. W. S. Potter. NORTH SHORE WESLEYAN CHURCH: Chairman, W. G. Parsonson; Speaker, Rev. W. Boothroyd. PONSONBY BAPTIST CHURCH: Chairman, Rev. T. Carter ; Addresaes by Revs. Run ciman and Carr. THURSDAY, JANUARY 8. PITT-STREET WESLEYAN CHURCH: Sub ject, Prayer for tho Church Universal. Chairman, Rev. A. Reid ; Address by Roy. J. S. Hill; Communion Service at the close. FRIDAY, JANUARY 0. FREE METHODIST CHURCH, Pitt and Vin cent-streets: Subject, Prayer for the Nations and Temperance. Chairman, Rev. S. Mac fariane. Addresses by Revs. T. M. Fraaer and T. Adams. SATURDAY, JANUARY 10. V.M.C.A. ROOMS: Subject, Prayer for Mis sions. Chairman, T. Buddie, Esq. Ad dresses by Revs, Carr and Carter. Tho services will commence each evening at half-past seven. ■ A collection will be mado on THURSDAY Evening to defray necessary expenses. All Christian peoplo arc urged to attend these Services. MA CFARLANE, Hon. Secretary. For Sale. qUR RE ¥ HT ILLS. NOTICE. • Some Splendid Allotments on New Plans. Prices and Plans can ho had at the Offlce, next Mcssrß Brown and Campbell's, Shortland street. Terms.—Ono-flfth Cash, balance any time within live years: interest, seven per oont. £ * A. BOARDMAN, Agent tFv E V 0 N P O R T. FOR SALE—A Bplendid Six-roomed House within 3 minutes' walk of Devonport Wharf; alao, soveral small Cottages. — Apply R. & It. Duder. ' -p| E V 0 N P 0 R T. FOR SALE—Choico Allotments situated on the Vauxhall Road, with magnificent view, good frontage, and within easy, dißtanco ol Btoamer. Prioe very low: terms easy. — For full particulars apply to Lilewall Bros., Houso and Land Agents, Post-office Store, Devonport. OTEL FOR SALE.—The undersigned are instructed, in consequence of the ill ness of the proprietor, to offer for immediate eale, the Freehold of tho old eatabllahed Exchange Hotel, Onehunga. Terms very easy Particulars on application to the Pro prietor, or J. M. Se 3. Mowbray, Land Agents, Auckland. TCI D W JD. T\7" AYT E, 5, Mercantile Chambers, FINANCIAL AGENT, HOUSE AND LAND AGENT, BROKER, &0. FOR SALE, at Mount Eden, 5 acres fenced and in grass; extensive frontago to two roads; valuable mound of rod gravol; fine situation.— Also, Grand Allotment, 100 x 200; magnificent view.—Also, Houses of 1 to 10 roomß, &c, from £300, and upwards, ..,_,,. , __~. 34 ACRES, Jervois Road, Ponsonby. with houae, 12 rooms; fino orchard, and about 650 feet el ass houses filled with tho very choicest vines m full bearing—one of the sights of Auckland i offered at a prioo which will allow tho fort anate purchaser a good and rapidly increasing n come. —Also, at Ponsonby, house, 6 roomsi: _300.— Houbb, 10 rooniB; grand view; £1000.—Also, cheap allotments. '■ • "' .. MOUNT ALBERT.—Gentleman's Residence, 10 rooms; 2 bath rooms, pantries, out-offices stablo, coach-house, cow-house, '&c; near station: grand panoramic view; flncßt volcanic soil —Alao, Bevcral New Villa Rcaidencea of b to 10 roomß, &c. with ground to Buit purchasers. —Also choice Villa Sites, from 1 aoro. No do posit wanted. __ ... ... FARMS.—Capital Farm, near atation, with house. 16 rooms; farm buildings, stock, &c.— Fine Farms in Waikato, with extensive build ings at very low pricos; good reasons given for leaving—Land from £5 per acre, and upwards, on Great North Road. New North Road, North coto, &c—Also, Fine Orchard of 3000 fruit trees; house of 12 rooma. wAYm jS-5, Mercantile Chambers. "P IS SID E N OE. PARNBLi- FOR SALE, the comfortable Residence, tho properly of J. M. Dargaville, Kaqi, well situated at corner of York-street, Bradford-street, and Salisbury--treot. There aro 13 Rooms, consist ing- of very lar_o Dru, wing-room. Dininu-room. Nursery, best Bedroom, etc.. with all con veniences ; splendid view over the harbour. Tho Grounds contain about One Aero, tastefully laig out with flowers and shnfbe. Good Tennis Ground, in capital order, APP SAMUEL COCHRANE AND SON, • Auctioneers. mo shippers of butter onTale, 100 KEGS PRIME TARANAKI BUTTER GABRIEL LEWIS, Auctioneer. Ti**. O R B A L E, ROSEBANK ESTATE! ROSEBANK ESTATE! : Wo havo tho Allotment adjoining tho Residence of Mrs Major, Rosebank Estate, Avondale, for Sale. Ono of tho best situations Is Hie district. Commanding a magnifi cent vlow and oasy access to town by rail or road, - -;3>' B. TONKS k CO.