The Auckland Evening Star.

VOL. XXVL-No. 5,481

AUCKLAND, N.Z., THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 1885

PRICE: ONE PENNY.



»!)IpJ»{si ... -iW-tr-* TTNION STEAMSHIP lsr«.Vral U COMPANY OF NEW gLSlPlffl ZEAI^iNU a-IMITED). I ' V .TIMK TABLK.—February. JL TAICAN AKT, NKI.SON, PICTON, V»'KL UNBTON. riUtTKLTON, AND WKST COAST PORTS (from A'annkant. "^cr, | l)at.'.o;aaiiina. j WXBVK I Tuca.. 17. lO'tum. 18.10 a.m. SiiTalsSoßNK. ts'AFlKil. WKIiLINGTON, LYTTKiTCN, AND PORT CIIALMKIU3 (Iron; A:icklan:l), I Thurs.. 111, noon I — ' gOK MKii.BOUI.NIi'- (via Blotj). RntoMAB'NAt i"Thnrs.. 18. noon I — tCalls at Miltord Bound and Hobart. .— - jj-QH SYDNEY. I l'VUiayris. 5 p.m. I RPCBABOOMA I Wed.. IS. noon I - "■' FOR Sirv rA AN.O LKVUKA. AgAffATA I atoiu. Mar. 8, 5 p.m. | — •~ FOR RUS3ELL. BOTOMAUANA I T110.i., 17. O p.m. I — "EXCURSION TICKETS.—During the month nf February, Kxourslon Ticket* aITI be issued lit Reduced Rates, availaWo lor return until 31st (■jannj must be bookod and alongside TWO HOURS before advertised time of departure. Fasaaso Tickets must bo token at tho Com- D»nyTl)ffloe (Auckland Branch), oorner of ftroen and Qnatoma-atrceta. -. x^r— ARIENT LINE. JSBwfiS*l»? Under contraot with tho New South Waloa Governmen for the conveyance of Mails. Tha following Steamships bolonglng to the Drlent 00. nnd tho Pacific Co. will leave SYDNEY and MELBOURNE on the undor minUimed diteafor LONDON, via ADKI^UUK, DIBMO, OABOIA (at atearner B option). 3USZ:— "Steamer. Jfrom Sydney.FromMolb'urne. oSSt.. April 11 April 17 And fortnightly thereafter. "Through fureu to London, £22 to £75. Pssßengnrs eocure special advantages by looking through from New Zealand. Second riuapassengers by Orient steamer are provided with saloon passages to Sydney or Melbourne. ' WpASaAGKSFROMIX)NDON.-Si)ecialfaoill- Boa afforded for bringing out Friends and Balatives by pre-payment of the paasaga-money SPECIAL RETURN TICKETS, available for U months, are issued at tho following rates i— ITrstSaloon - fi^J i PABomJ^BOoKiro through" to lon- DON itßodnoed RaMa. OF *• NEW ZEALAND (LIMITED), ,-■,./ ■, Agents in New Zealand. «L '■>■■■' "IVTORTHERN STEAM ]|^»J^^ J3I SHB? CO. (LIMITED). Ig^x'fe\ TIMB TABLE.-FKBUUABY. I ElC^^ (Weather and other Clroum p** 55**^ stances Permitting). 11,-'• FROM QUEEN-STREET U . - WHARF. 181 QTJIOKEST, CHEAPEST, AND KABIBBT ROUTE. Tonrtota can avoid the tedious and rough ' tnSuad journey by taking passage In the Northern Steamship Company b new and tost ■tesmera Clansman and Wellington, whioh leave Auokland alternately every Monday and ■Krarlday, at 7 p.m.. arriving at Tauranga at 6 tfolook on the f oUowlng morning, when a, Coach nnSer mall oontract leaves immediately after breakfast for the Hot Lakes, pasaing through the Vesey Stewart Sottloment, arriving at Ohlnenratu at two p.m. seme day. TOR TAURANGA "AND BAY OF PLENTY aHAMBB. I PATB OF BAIUNB. Clansman I Thursday, 12, 7 p.m. Wellington IMonday, IG, 7p.m. Wellington • I Thursday, 19,7 pin. Clansman j Monday, 23,7 p.m. Omanum | Thursday, 23.7 p.m. . I Connects at Tauronga for Opotlkl and Bay of Plenty Ports every Tuesday. 'tOa BPB3KLL. WUANQAROA. AND MONOONUI. I fttytnan I Monday, IS. 7 p.m. woßington | Monday, '23. 7 p.m. TobQeeat Babrixh. Trypuhna, Port Fitz •"'-'•■ boy. and whanaapaiiapaba. flltnelg I Every Saturday, 8 a.m. f^WSSoAaiiirwnANdAHEi Heads, and " Manoafai. ' llMgregor I Every Tuesday, 8 p.m. tan Whanharbi, Whanoabbi Heads, and ■' ■ Pabua Bay. . MMgregor I EveryjMdayj, g_pjn. For Meiiouby Bay anp Tairua I_^__1 _^__ flfenelg T^very iMonday and Thursday, 7 - I v-ta- . YOB WHANBAREI AND WHANOAREI HEADS (Carrying vaasongers and cargo for Waipn). ACpiohmeets the steamer on arrival to con- TBypaaaoiigers to Wajgn^__ — Itoopogor Friday, 13, 6 p.m. WelDigton Friday, 13, 8 p.m. ilMneeot Tuesday, 17,8 p.m. Wellington Wednesday, 18,10 a.m. Mwgreger Friday, 20,6 p.m. Passman Friday, 20. 8 p.m. MMgregor Tuesday. 21,8 p.m. Clansman Wednesday, 25,10 a.m. Maogregor Friday. 27,6 p.m. ffelllngTon I Friday, 27, 8 p.m. , FBOH WHANGAREI TO AUCKLAND _. (From Railway Wharf.) W&Ulngton Saturday, li. i p.m. Mugiegor Monday, 16,12 noon Welflngton Wednesday, 18. 6 pm. Macgregor Thursday, 19,12 noon Clansman Saturday, 21,12 noon MMgregor Monday, 23,12 noon Clansman Wednesday, 25,6 p.m. Maogregor Thursday, 26,2 p.m. Welflngion Saturday, 28,6 p.m. FROM MANUKAU. ,„___ lOH WAITARA AND NEW PLYMOUTH. Afgyle and Qalrloch, as per advertisements. ' FOR HOKIANQA. A Steamer fortnighHy (aa por advertisement). "Cargo most be booked and alongsido the fewelby 4 p.m. prompt. None will be rooeived aftMthathour. „.. _ PateaKe Tickets must bo taken at tho Oom ■ Wart Office, 67, Queen-street. Auokland. KXCURBION TICKETS. - During the months of January and Fobruary same will De lJßned at Reduced Rates, available for Return tmttl Mat of March, 1885. •_ . !fh« Wellington or Clansman for Waiwera jrery Batarday, at 2 p.m., returning every Monday, 7 a.m. , ;:, r'jt> \, QTEAM TO THAMES, AHOHA QOLDFIELDS, MORRINSVCLLE, WATTOA PLAINS, AND GRANT AND WSTER'S BBTtLEMBNT. A. TIME TABLE &B. aOTOMAHANA, P.S. ENTERPRISE No. 1, AND ANNE MUiBANK. : ..;..' FROM AUCKLAND. '__ I Rotoma- I Enter- I Anne .. ' I hana. I prise. I Milbank. .fHisnr"—^~ = i - I&,W 11.30 a.m. 11p.m. - gat.; 14 Ip.m. - I - FROM THAMES: ~ I Rotoma- I Enter- I Anne - hana. I prise. I MilDanjc.. fhnrs.,l2l ~^ 16 p.m". — , ..fri.,l3 5.30 p.m. - Bat., U — I 5 p.m. — No oargo reoelvad for Kowjmahana within - tUf-tn-hour of advertised time of leaving. .Not responsible In Shipping, Carrying, or •IWharslnu lAyo Btoch. _ GEO. FRABBR. Agent J&2s£sL S*S. WAITAK.I, tons register i2O h.p., will be de3patohod to WHANGAREI. WHANBARKI HEADS, t MANGAWAI. AND PARUA BAY, *!! :; as follows:— . TIMB TABLE FOR FEBRUARY. ■ - From Auckland : • Every Tuosday and Friday, 8 p.m. FIIOM WHANaAREI: „ Thursday, 12th. 5.30 p.m. 1 v., Monday, 16th, 9.30 a.m. Thursday, 19 th, 10 a m. Monday, 23rd, 2 p.m. -_ Thursday, 26th, 1 p.m. jCargoreceived at Kamo Coal Depot, Railway Wharf, nntiu p.m. B A COACH meota tho Stcarair atAVhangarel Haads, and runs to Walpn. ffA«Ka-WhaJ!ga:ei, Mangapol, and Pama g»yt Saloon, 10b i Return, 15a. Steerage, 6sl ffiS?-ltel WhanKsu-al Heads i Saloon, Ta 6d) B™j»ge,Sa, h, -Sickßtsmustbf 6Dtained attheOffloe. which TO §J own until after the boat loaves KAMO COLLIERY COMPANY (LIMITED), J3fflce-IU. Qneen-sU. oppoaito Firth's Mill. :'Ae£^r- s- coromandbl. «B^^^^TKOMAS SCOTT, MASTER. ,:~_r ■■■ ~- ,TlMffi TASKS. Wiavw. ATioklaad i txarfia Coromanael I ■wiay.ulTSS: ¥ebrl&l7 ---.»_,,; - Satwrduy, 14,12 noon 'V-JTi'"' *^ uv<:*r olrooma'.-oneaß pormlttiuß. 4^Stekf BplßEri u*"^l *'" dUs' 1001^ without ohipping note, 6»C . fA^fa^U) mwrt bomwaifi en board. ;•;';-- ■-A RittBWINWLBY.MBiioBor.



ornHE new zea _Mf-~fff"_s^ LAND SHIPPING COM. ¥fi fjl ll—^r'j! PANY'S ROYAL MAIL fejES^) \'\^y£*. I LINK OF STEAMERS L^.S |||L- £*l (under Contract with tho *~ 'j Now Zealand Qovornmont) Will bo despatched with Hor Majesty's Mails as under for LONDON, Via Rio do Janoiio and Madolra :— Stcamors. Tonajj^^j Date. Aoranoi 1,103 Wol'ington Fob. 11 Rimutaka J. 750 Lyttolton March U ROAHKHI7__..._ -1,1113 _ Aprilfl Kaikoura 1,7.'>0 _ May 7 ToNfIARiRO ... -1.103 - Jaino And thenceforward every fourth Thursday. Tho abovo aro all now steamers, bnilt specially tor lljo trado, and commanded by men of great sxporionoo. Tho length of tho passage by the Company's steamers averages under 10 days. Passage money: Saloon, from CO guineas upwards; second cabin, 40 guineas; stoerago, From 18 guineas. For freighter passage apply to THE HEAD OFFICES, CHRISTCHURCH, Or to tho Branches and Agents of tho Company throughout tho Colony. jL^c- Ot BAM TO LONDON, J^^^^^*PENINSULAi;"&()RIKNTAL OTlS%^«£«» STKAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, gQS LONDON DIRECT. Htju.mo» Loftvo Leave Steamer. Sydney. Melbourne. 188S 1885. Rome Via Colombo Feb. 20 Fob. 26 Shannon „ Mar. 6 March 12 Pakramatta ~ Mar. 20 March 28 Perm April 3 April 9 And thoncoforward every alternate week. Passengers and cargo booked to London, Mar seilles, Italy, Egypt, India, China, and Japan at moderate rates. Roturn Tiokots issued both to first and aecond class passengers at especially low rates. Cheap reserved accommodation can be obtained in this Company's vessels. Passengers booking at Auokland sooure special advantages. For all particulars apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO., 18. Quoon-etreot, Anokland. Agents. ___T_- \SrAIUKU AND ONE j*sPa_i_K VV hunga stkam CO. (Lwram). TEMK TABLK.-S.B. MANUKAU. Lcsto Unohnnga I Leave Waiuku I February, 1883. 12—Thursday, 1 p.m. 12—Thursday, 8.30 a.m. 13—Friday, 5 p.m. 13—Friday, 8 a.m. — 11—Saturday, 10 a.m. 18—Monday, 7 a.m. IS—Monday, 11.30 a.m. 18-Wed., 8 a.m. 18-Wed., 12.50 p.m. 19—Thursday, 8.30 a.m. 19—Thursday, 1 p.m. 20—FridaylforManukau _ Heads), 8 a.m. 21—Saturday, 9.30 a.m. 21—Sntnrday, 2 p.m. 23—Monday, 11.30 a.m. 23—Monday, 1 p.m. 24—Tuesday, 1 p.m. — 25-Wed., 3 p.m. 25—Wed., 7 a.m. — 26—Thursday, 8 a.m. 27—Friday, 5 p.m. — — 28—Saturday, 10 a.m. All freights payable before delivery of goods. J. BA.RR BROWN, Managing Dlreotor. jt^f-jj. Q S. VIVID. January. From Auokland. From Rivorhood. Monday .. 0 a.m. &. I p.m. 8 a.m. Tuesday .. 4 p.m. 8 a.m. Friday .. 6 a.m. & 4 p.m. 8 a.m. Saturday _ 1.30 p.m. 8 a.m. & 4 p.m. Jjeave Auckland. Leava Wade. Tues., Fob. 10,11 a.m. | Wed., Feb. 11, i p.m. Towing done. A. MARSHALL, on board. Insurance. -VTEW ZEALAND INSURANCE iX COMPANY ft'IRE AND MARINE). Capital £1.000,000 Pafd-np and Reserve Funds £400,000 Protection from FIRE or MARINE LOSS Can be Effected in this Company. CLAIMS MET WITH PROMPTITUDH AND LIBERALITY. JAMES BUTTLE, Manager. /GOVERNMENT LIFE INSURANCE!. vJT ' —— Hxad Orrios: PROVINCIAL BUILDINGS, Wellington. ehb only new zealand Idi othoi. OOVBRNMENT SECURITT, MUTUAL INSURANCE!, LOWEST PREMIUMS. The Or 'lnary Branch offore an Inruranoe «f £1,200 at tha .premium charged elao where for £1,000, equivalent to AN IMMEDIATE BONUS OF £200 in addition to Full Participation In Profit* WORKMAN'S INSURANCE Specially provided for In the INDUBTRIAL BRANCH. Policies Ibsubd from 66 Upwards, wifli 8. PARTICIPATION IN PROFITS. JH PREMIUMS PAYABLBWEKKLT, For which a Collector will call. BPECIAL TABLES FOR CHILDREN. Polities ot £20 and upwards, after Thrat Years, can be surrendered (or Cash. o» tax ■ Free Policy. —i LIBEBAL KEOULATIONS. NOTE.—The Government not only brings Inauranco within the reach of nearly every ma», woman and ohild in the oommunlty. BM pro videa the description of polioy and modi ofp»r mont best suited to the requirements of eaoh. D. M. LUCKU!. Commlssloaw. HE COLONIAL MUTUAL LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY (LIMITED). AUCKLAND OFFICES : 189, QTJIOIN-BTBBST. DIRECTORS t AtJCKtAND.-J. M. Shera (Chairman), 8. Thorne George, F. J. Moss, M.H.R. Dunedin-E. J. Spenco (Chairman). W. J. M. Larnach, C.M.G.. M.H.R.; Hon. George Me- Ltan?M:L.C. j Hon. Robert Stout, Premier, THE COLONIAL MUTUAL has added to all tho ordinary forms of ABBuranoe SEVERAL DISTINCTIVE FEATURES, and ia the only Colonial Life Office which issues TONTINE INVESTMENT POLICIES. Tho "Absolute" and "Modified" Tontine Polioies of the Colonial Mutual Becure advan- To^f^ufuaY ptflcW? MtEST ABLE FROM DATE OF ISSUE, being en tirely froo from obnoxious conditions m to travelling, residence, occupation, mode 01 We, or manner of death. && & hYMjU Secretary for Nn^^a^md. T> I L L T> OS TING THROUGHOUT AUCKLAND AND SUBURBS. At tho "STAR" OFFICE arrangements can be made for tho spoedy Printing and Posting of Bills throughout the whole City and Suburbs, including •aehunga, Otahuhu, Maugere, Devonport, Northcote. and up tho Waikato, at MOST REASONABLE CHARGES. Bills Posted by the week, month, or year, or at per 100. Thoso persons having Bills to Post will please forward them to tt* Publishing Office, where they will receive promptattention^ FO R B A L B, At LOWEST MARKET RATBSI Roam, Pitch, and Tar ... SSS&FS£S?!MSrt Oennln. Whito Lead, in wooo Sfe«!StMaSS B ope,aß ratSvfwmaißM (wood), MUa, ana PalU Anchoro, from 10 owt. to 10 lbs, Chains, from 1 Inch to 1 Inch. Goleo and Fish Ol'. . ft H. Mo KEN gilt



Business Notices. t i i 5 a E i! • COAIj AND FIREWOOD DEALER, At Yard, Karangaliapo Road, or Ship's Side Posts and Rtiiln, House Blocks, and Shingles on tlalo. IyOTICB OF REMOVAL. MKSBKS. K. MITOHKLSON & Co.. KAURI GUM. GRAIN, AND PRODUCE MERCHANTS, beg to notify that thoy huvo Komovod to nioro Commodious Premises, situated In Llttlo Queen street, opposite tho Warehousea of Mr ", Nathan and Mr A. Iloathor, Morchants. AuoklaniJ 17th January, 1885. THE MAGIC CLEANSER.—Evorybody Bhould try this wondorful discovery in Soap and savins of labour. By using Wabnook Bnoß.' Kxtract of Soil" 00 por cent, of the labour may bo savod. It gi yob tho clothes a wonderful whiteness tliat cannot bo oquaUed. A great saving to laundresses, etc Sold by all atorokcopera, T HO "W B 1 W, " • QUEEN-STRKHT. PIANOS. PIANOS. VIOLINS. 40. ANOTHER BHBPMffiNT OF HAAKE'S, MIQNON'S, AND RAPOLDI. J, H. oonslders tho Haakk to be tha best German Piano manufactured : tho Mihnon the neatest and beat finished; and the Rapoldi for appearance, tone, and durability, the cheapest Hano ever offered In this morkaL A few flrst-olass Violins and a good Second hand Piano, and two Guuroh Pedal and Pipe Organs, for gale. TTVRAPEK TjI|OWLBR, ARCHITECT, Wellington-street, Auckland. Plans Preparod for every description of Buildings. rjTBE" "EXCELSIOR" m MAltx; TOP OF GRKY-STREET. The Great Want at tho Public la Quality and Quantity combined with Cheapness. Question—How do wo do It? Answer—Wo Buy for Cash, and Soli for Cash, and give our Customers the Benefit. W. H. DAVENPORT (Late of tho City T Mart, Christohurch) Begs to inform tho Public that he is prepared to supply tho abovo-montioned want to the fullest possible extent at his establishment, THE '"EXCELSIOR" T MART, TOP OP GREY-STREET, Where be hopeß, tay resuming tho policy which caused his placo of business elsewhere to bo so popular a resort, viz., BELLING NOTHING but a GOOD ARTICLE AT THE VERY LOWEST REMUNERA TIVE PRICE, To DESERVE AND RECEIVE a Bharo of the Public Patronage and Support, W.H.D. respectfully solloita tho favour of an early visit from all tho readers of this adver tisement, and begs to assure them, on his honour, tuat tiiey wiu, never . - REORKT IT. N.8.-A Single Trial will Snfflco. Postscript.—COME AT ONCE. W. H. DAVENPORT, THE "EXCELSIOR" T MART, TOP OF GREY-STREET. ATf ARNOCK BROTHERS, SOAP AND CANDLE MANUFACTURERS, COX'S CREEK, RICHMOND. OFFIOB DURHAM-STREET, AUCKLAND. Cash Purchasers of jTallow. Wool. Bhoopaklna. ana Bones. '/ Thos. J» JELarbutt, / I MAifCj-Acrußitß or CORN BROOMS, BtW. E TRADE | KAPAI }mARK. TELEPHONE N 0..,392. I i^iLEANLINESS I TfOONOMY ! I TTEALTH! 1! SECURED BY THE USE OF THE NEW DRY CLOSET SYSTEM (ROBERTS'S PATENT PROCESS). AGENTS FoR AUCKLAND! Messrs E. Pobteb and Co., Ironmongers, Queen-Btreot. ______ lii-R W. F. BUCKLAND Has commenced praotloo in Auckland as a BARRISTER AND SOLICITOR In ChamborsNo. 5, Durha~-st.East (opposite T. and S. Morrin and Co.'s side entrance). rj ROUND LIMB. GROUND LINK FOR SALE' SOUTHGATB S MAHURANGI HYDRAULIC GROUND ROCHE LIME. In any quantity, fc* Concrete Paths, Floors Cellars, &o. (next to stone gagging is u_ rivalled for durability and hard-setting qualities). For tanks and other wot work It ia a flrst-class material. B. KBANE, ToLE AGENT, CUSTOMS-STREET rWT~ D —f & A V E h~L E R S. PRESENTS FOR HOME. Very handsomo Inlaid Table Tops, Cabinets, and Walking Stioka, mado from the pick of New Zealand s beantiful woods, at very reason able prices. Carefully packed for shipment. W. NORRIE, Top of Shortland-Btreot. |TIIRE. - FIRE. FIRE. NEW ZEALAND TIMBER COMPANY (Limited). The abovo Company, in thanking Customers for past support, which was beyond all expecta tion, beg to notify that a full equipment of Ma chinery, with all the latost improvements, haa been imported at great cost from all parts of New Zoaland and Australia, and ia now work ing night and day. Tho Company Is therefore In a position to supply all Orders for Timber, Sashea, Doors, and Manufactured Goods from the NEW WORKS, near Freeman's Bay, at the shortest notice and Lowost Rates. As some of our Customers may be undar the Impression that our Stook ot Dry Timbor ia burnt, we avail ourselves of this opportunity to Inform them that our Timbor being seasoned at our Country Mills and Freeman's Bay allot ments, none of the Manufacturing Timber haa been destroyed, and of which we bow holdthe Largest Stook in the Colony. , Being determined that the Supplies of Ma terial shall be maintained as hitherto, our Mills at Freeman's Bay, Devonport, and East Coast will be running nigh and day t. : F. J AGGER, Manager. BUTC HE RAND C 0.; FOBT-BT. AND QUEENST WHABF, STEVEDORES, RECEIVING AND FORWARDING AGENTS. . WOO- STOKED A.KD DUMPED FOB SHIPMENT. BALLAST SUPPLIED. Mr" W. A. DUGLEBY, M.R.LB. A., ARCHITECT, &C. Om~_i No. 7, Exchange Onambew, Queen-



land and Estate Agents. W.; L. MITCHELL LAND AND ESTATE AGENT, COOMBES'S 4VKOADK, QUEEN-STKEET. Bankekh—National Bank of Now Zealand. Tolophono Exohanfjo, No. 193. Rents and Interest Collected in town and country. IVLoJiey Invested for Capitalists on Urut-clans soouritiea without, charge. Mortgages and liOiina negotiated. l'lU't-uorcliips urnuigcd. Kstates Mnnagod for Absentees and othora. Tenants guarantood to lumlloi'ds. llauues To Let and Properties For Salo or Louse placed on my liookß Free of Charxo. Insurances oll'eoteii at Lowest Rates, and Confidential Agencies undertaken. BUILDING ALLOTMENTS FOR SALE. CITY—A Grand Freehold, situato in Customs street West, near tho junction of Victoria-st. A doublo frontage; an oxcollcnt Bite for fao tory. Only fl'ull, and uusiy terma. CHEAP ALLOTMENTS, Sussox-Btrcot, near to Upnei* Pitt-streot,^ £3 per foot. COMMKKCIAL ROAD—33 X 100. VICTORIA AVENUE-Grand Cornor, also Good Allotments, S3 por foot. KINGSLAND-Clioap Allotmont. only 635. MOUNT EDKN. main road-Good Business Stand, £7. VIEW ROAD—£3 Dor foot . VICTORIA AVENUE, Mount Edon-Excollent Villa Hito *3. MARINE PARADE, Ponsonby—£3 por foot. KING-STREKT-3CS per foot. ALLOTMENT—NoIson-atrcot, 14 X 105, £8 pot foot. ". "' -i WELIJNaTON-ST.-AUotment, £8 por foot. PONSONBY KOAD-£ll per foot. KINQSLAND, main road—Allotment, £3 per I'foot. MOUNT ROSKILL-Allotmont on main road, very ohoap, at 65a. KARANQAHAPE ROAD-A Grand Sito for Uuhliiowi, £50 per foot. PKO3PKCT-STRKET-328 fld por foot. WKLLESLKYSTREErTnearto Hobson-atreot —A grtttid invoHtmont, 13 feet frontage, with BuiltUmn: £.'!0 per foot, QKNTLEMAN'S VILLA -Delightfully situated, town, Tho grounds ht'o taatoruUy laid out, nnd comprise nearly Two Aoros of Choice Volcanic Land. Prlco, £I,IOC. SUHUURAN VILLA, with over Three Aores— A grand north eufit aupuct, well aholtorod. With fow eieoptlons, this Is a Proporty not to bo equalled for situation, and it has tho ad vantago of a splendid crook of boautlful cloar water, pure as orystnl. and roomy onough for bathing fabilitios; £100 cosh, tho balunoo as W(fo OD-STREET, Ponsonby-First-olass reai donoe; a good corn* aito with unintorupted view ot tho harbour. Ono of aho buat propor tlos in the dialrlot. Price, £000, with easy terms. PONSONBY ROAD-An exceptionally Grand Corner Site. £20 per foot. WOOD-STREET. Ponsonby - Choice Villa Reaidence, largo rooma, and very lofty; con crete walks, and splendid marlno view. £850, with easy terms. BIRKttNHEAD-21 Aores, at £50 per acre. £50 cash. Balance on easy terms. RAGLAN, Government Township—A Good Section. Very cheap. CHEAP COTTAGES FOR WORKING MEN. Stanley-street '.. £300 Commercialßoadß£2Bo Himio-streot .. £250 Eingsland.. .. £140 Kingsland.. ..£350 Sussex-street ..£390 Very easy terms for either of the above, on do ferrod payment syatem.can be arranged. HEPBURN-STREET (City) - Freehold Resi dence and Grounds, with every convenience for a family. £50 cash; che balanco as agreed. KARANGAHAPE ROAD-Ono of tho foro most properties in' this rapidly advancing thoroughfare near the residence of Dr. Richardson, having a fnmtago of 38 feet, with very comfortable residence of 9 rooms. BERKssFORD'-STREET—City Freohold with Dwelling-house of 7 rooms. Only£tioo. NKW LYNN-Vory oheap Cottages. Easy terms. NEW LYNN, noar Railway Station-10 aoros well-sheltered land, just the thing for a working man; good for Markot Garden and Orchard: Price. £12 per acre. LUCAS'S ORKEK-500 Aores Valuable Timbor Land, containing over 600,000 feet of Kauri, suitable as baulk timber, which can bo easily got out. A largo quantity available for Shingles, Pallnca. Poßts, &o. The Block opn tains at least 400,000 feet of Rickers, valuablo for small spars, which cun bo easily got into Auckland harbour, within two days. Besides whioh there nrc fully 10,000 tons of Firewood. Therein money in this property, and it is dirt cheap to a man who understands how to work-it. - -! IMPROVED FARM-175 Acres; good Hpuao and Ont-buildinKS; - 10 acres fenced and ploughed; 2 acres OrclinrS In f till bearing, within half a nulo of Railway Station. MAI^UREVVA.—ISO Acres, tho best part of tho block known as Hunter's Bubli, with somo valuablo puriri and a running stream of fresh wator. £i> per aero. , KYBKR PASS.—Good Shop and Residence. Cheap. FARM, MAHURANGI.-353 Acres, with 100 Acres In Grass, and good Dwelling of 10 Rooms. To bo Leased, on easy terms. W. L. MITOH EL L, LAND AND ESTATE AGENT, COOMBES'S ARCADE, QUKEN-STREET C. H. O SMOND' LAND AND MONETARY AGENT, 116; QUKKNBTBKKT (Adjoining B. Tonka and Oo.'s>, TELEPHONE N 0...185, BANKKRSt National Bank of Now Zoaland (Limited). Mortgages and Loans Negotiated. Ronts and Interests Collooted, . Money Invested on First-olassSeourltlflS with out oharßO. , ..-■ Estates managod for absentees. Valuations and Arbitrations undertaken. Na c Land affairs spoolally understood, "ousos to Let ruil Properties for Sale plaoed on my list froo of ohargo. .^ Evory dosoriptlon^of landed property bought or sold to order. Largo sums to lend on flrst-olass securities. pilt pROPBR TIB 8. BTOREB.—Several largo ones in commanding positions; every lnfwination on application. STORE AND COMFORTABLE HOUBE in a flrst-olaaa loading poaltlon | both water and gas laid In; a ftna opening for someone. ALLOTMENT,BUORTLAND-BTRICET-Large frontage and very deep; splendid business slto. Sites of this deaoription (double front ago) aro very hard to Obtain anywhere oloso toQueon-stroet. Trdfl alto ehonld at once oom mand the attention of. persons requiring a grand position ao noar the Post-offloe. BhOWN^TREET, PONSONBY-A Capital and Tory ' convenient Six-roomed House almoat new; nice allotment; pretty view. Price. £425, with terms to suit. PONSONBY— Very pretty Sovon-roomod Villa Rosidenpe ; gas and water; evory oon- H-WTOTI SYMONDt-STRBET BHW-V-T Comfortable Eight-roomed Houre (Just the sort of house there ia bo muoh Inquiry for at present), close to Queen-stroet j gas and water; large allotmenti nice view, and oheap ,«7«0? T n% OONVENIBNTLY - SITUATED 8-ROOMED HOUSErVlotorla Avenue; rent, Us per SEVERAL •'■ COMFORTABLE AND PLEA SANTLY-SITUATED HOUSES at low rents to good tenants.. gUBUBBAN pROPBBT KB. «nO.-VERY OOMFORTABLB 4-ROOMED COTTAGE, oonvenlent dißtanoe from town: Mount BSdon dlstrioti every oonventenoe, and nloe allotment; eaay terms of payment. ■ NORTH SHORE—Two Drst-class Allotmenta, commanding a very pretty vlow, in rapidly rising looallty, blobb to Jto wharf. fiS Iw per fISS) OKOR AN g-ROOMKD HOUSK anfl BOOH ■ftllottnont, Bituated near Mr Morley's Store on the Great North Road. A ohanoe soldom met wtlb MOUNT EDEN. VIEW ROAD-One of the Prettiest Houses In the distriot, built on an allotmont 50 x 250, commanding a pleasant view; gaiien tastefully laid out, built and finishedi jR very Buperior manner; should be Inspector; to ba appreciated; contains five rooma.-oxolußlvo of 'cupboardß and pantries. Price bW and terms easy. FIVK ACHKB, five miles from town ; northern aspect; £30 por acre. This is the proporty for an industrious man; torma to suit. TKN ACRES, same as above. Houße ta suit will be. built on deferred payment system, it BKVERAL 8 TO T-'ACRE SECTIONS, suitable for Market Gardens; good soil: convenient to town; good rood frontage, 3J milos from town | treat proopootivo value; easy termß. Money advanced to build with, repayable «KW wllfpurohasoONE oif'the NlCe'sT SITES for a C&NTIiBMAN'S RESIDENCE to be obtained near Auokland: tho size of the Bite would be abont 300 x 200 feet MOUNT ROSKILL (Valloy Road)-A good S-roomed House on a Large Cornor Allotmont i UOO •-■-!.- -•;-:■ -ie -.■ I QUBSIOH E gSTATE. 108 PEP- TOOT AND UPWARDS.-AU the Unsold Portions" Of that most conveniently situated property known as the Gladstone Estate. Thia Estate, situated so close to town, and from any portion of which the views are unsurpassed, .is .now Subdivided into Large AUottrienta. The3e allotments are not S3 x SB, but have largo frontatnte and still larger depth. The pricea are such that almost any person . may obtain their own freehold at a nominal coat.' Should terms be any inducement, the owner is prepared to accept a third cash, the balance to remain for 3 or 6 years at 6 per cent, per annum. The Inducements which this pro perty offers to any persons requiring a nice Residence! Site or a Splendid Investment are - manifold.: Fancy being able to purchase a Grand Allotment, close to town for 10a per foot.. Soil serai-volcanic, viewa, unrivalled; within 5 tyilnutes1 w?.lk-of a railway station, 6 trams to piss to the Immediate vicinity, 'buses constantly j chnrch "nyd; school convenient; gas and. water mama within 100 feet of tho pro- Sorty; post-office and telephone within slittle Istance; no -clearing required. Plans and everyl Information, mar be obtained at the offloe of the undersigned



Honey, MONEY ~O LEND, la large or email nmi, ot unuul rates ot lntorn'st. CONNBLL „ COOVEB, Bollcltom. Vulcan I_n_ - O NEY TO LEND on Freehold Securities.—A. Buchanan, Bolioltor, St. Mnngo Chambers (opposlto Bunk of Now Zoaland). MONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage, of Flrst-olnss FroohoM Soonrltiea. W. COLMMAN, Solicitor, National Inauranco Biklftinffl. MONEY LENT ON PROMISSORY NOTES, HOUSES, FURNITURE, &a BILLS DISCOUNTED DAILY. MORTGAGKS NEGOTIATED, JOHN W. HARDIE, Land, Oommission, and Estate) Agent, HIGH-STREET, Auckland. ONEY TO LEND, In sums of £26 and upwards, at ourront rates of Interest Apply to PETER OLIPHANT, Solicitor, High-street. ONEY TO LEND, at a moderate rate of interest.—Apply to JACKSON & RUSSE-U Sollottpra. Shortiand-Btroet. ONEY TO LEND at current rates of Interest—lalshtey and Jackson, Queen street. , ; TNDUSTRIAL iw» PROVIDENT PER- J. MANEN.T BUILDING, LAND, AND IK VKBTMKNT SOCUCTi' oFAIioKLAND. Oomec of Uueon-street and Vuloaa Lut, INTKSTMKIfT DEPARTMSNT. TW» Soolety ia now Issuing; Ordinary Invaatinx Shares, carry—a tall Mto Ot Intaroßt and profit. Patd-np Inventing Bhareaof £20 eaoh, con—ln; 7 psr cent interest (payable half-yearly) ana participating in profile. DKPOSn' DICPARTMSNT, InUreat sllcwed on desoslto fori 13 montliß- .-. 6 per oontm 8 months... - ...B per oont. T days' notioe--—....1 per cent. BORROWING DEPARTMENT. The Sooioty advances on Approved Freenom and Leasehold Property to the extent of thre« feortba of the value. . Borrowers may pay eff part or tho whole of any farther parU onlaro required misy be obtained at che Society"* Oflloet, (JKORGB IfRASER. Manager. A UCKLAND PERMANENT CO jt_. OPERATIVE BUH.DING fc INVEST MHNT BOODJITY, Ornoß 1147, Queen-btreet. LOANS granted upon approved securities ot Freehold sr Leasehold Properties In Bums ot £20 to £0 000, principal and interest boing repay able in inatcumonte at tho following Reduced Rates for repayment of eaoh £100 borrowed i— Repaymentßexten4-|p er Weolc [Total Amount ing over ror ¥VOOK< Repayable. ' £ a. d. £ B. d. lyear - - 3 0 0 104 0 0 1 years . - 10 10 108 6 8 Byears I .. U 7 118 15 0 lyears _ - 11 8 121 6 8 Byears - - 8 8 138 18 8 Byears - .. 7 1 U7 13 9 lOyeara .. .... 69 1 16216 3 And In the same proportion for smaller or larger loans. DEPOSITB.--The Sooiety reoelvos Monoy on Deposit :—Repayable at 7 days' notioe, 6 per cent, per annum; repayable In 8 months, B per oent. ner annum. v JOHJT BATGBR. Secretary. "Kr OTIOE OF REMOVAL. THE VICTORIAN LOAN AND DISCOUNT AGENCY nAVK REMOVED TO OFFICES NEXT DOOR TO MR P. OLIPHANT, Solioitob, HIGH-STREET. T ONDON MOIITGAGE, LOAN, AHD Jj . DISCOUNT BANK. tO, BHORTLAND-STRBET, LvataJOtp POtrosm A. Clark & Sons' Wauehooss), And Little Collins-stroet, Melbourne. U)ANS AlUt ADTANCKD FROM £10 TO £1,000. Dpon personal, freehold. And leasehold seoarlltr, repayable by Weekly, Monthly, or Quartirly Instalment*, at Lowest Current Rates. Advance* niade on Fumlturo without remoTtl, and all olasaea ot Merchandise. Loanh Granted upon Lira Pouoi—), LMACmu, AND INTKRKBTB OTIDKK WtHS. BDJLS DISCOUNTED AT CURRENT RATHO. Loams upon Dbposit o* Dkkdo. RxPAXimri ar East Inbtalmknte, FORMS GRATia . , All eemmuntcationa and lnterriswo held strictly oonudentlal. Bank o~ ICnolawd Notes Onwani. LONDON LOAN AND DISCOUNT COMPANY, HIGH-STREET, NEXT TO ATKINS PRINTING OFFICE. £6 to £1,000. p i r i^srrw Wff i t t. ON FRBEHOLD AND . LEASEHOLD SECURITY, FIRST AND BECOND MORTGAGES, •r on any available seourlty, ropayable in WEEKLY OR MONTHLY INSTALMENTS, or In any way to suit the Borrower. Loans may be ropald at tho rate of Sixpomo pel week in the Pound. Bills Discounted at Current Rates. Bank of England Notes and Australian Bank Notes Bonght. All communications strictly confidential. LONDON LOAN AND DISCOUNT CO., HIGH-STRKuuIT (Next to Atkins Printing Ojtfloe). /■^URACLAVA (registered) is the best \J known remedy for Extracting Hard Corns and Bunions; one trial convinces tho most Bceptlcal \ la 6d.-O. W. Goodaon. Agent. HIIHNBVILLB TIMBER COMPANY. Dbpots— First, Medlara, and Seoond-olass BuUding "lloorinK, LJnlng, and other Dressed Timber, couuoa__anb: bulldingb. TMPORTAOT PUBLIC NOTICE. REVOLUTION IN THE GROCERY BUSINESS. SAVE TEN PER CENT. BY BUYING AT THOMPSON'S, THOMPSON'S, FOOT OF GREY-STREBT. The Question is—How can we offer this Speoial Advantage? Well we Buy for Cash, and wo Soil for Cosh, and our Motto is Small Profits and Large Returns. PURE BLENDED TEAS at la Bd, 2s, 2s 4d, and 2s 8d per lb. THE BEST THE WORLD PRODUCES i 2s lOd per lb, 10 or 121b. PARCELS of the above TEAS lees 2d per lb. Reduction ORIGINAL 121b. BOXES, 15s, 17s 6d, 22s 6d, and 255. EVERY ARTICLE IN THE GROCERY BUSINESS LOWER THAN ANY • OTHER HOUSE. TRY US. TRY US. OUR PRICES ARE THE LOWEST, AND QUALITY IS OUR LEADING FEATURE. Note the Address— A. B. THOMPSON, FOOT OF GREY-STREET (three doors below Cook-street).



Sporting AD A M B ED E'S CONSULTATION ON TUB ,' DUNEDIN CUP, 1885 4,000 MKMBEKS AT TEN SHILLINGS EACH, 110 PRIZES ! liO PRIZES 1 Divided as follows: ißtHorse .. ..£SOO Zndllorao.. .. 300 10 Prizes at J520 ..£2OO 3rd Horse 100 10 Prizes at £15 .. ISO Starters, divided 200 50 Prizes at «$ .. 2SO Non-Btartors, dlv, 300 Total.. .. ~«COO Total .. £11001 ADAM BEDE would particularly draw Sub scribers' attention to tho fact that this Con sultation will bo drawn as soon as full, in the presence of tho Press and a Committee of Sub scribers. Early application of Shares should be raado by letter, enclosing Two Stamps, with exchangß on Cheques, or by Money Order, Bank Notes, or Drafts. Registered Letters or Telegrams will not on any account bo received. If Bank Notes are sent, ploase use two en velopes, ono sealed and placed inside the other. P.O. Orders preferred when procurable. It will groatly expedite business v an addressed envelope Is enclosed with application. Addioss— ADAM BEDK, Care of H. N. Abbott, Box No. 2, Poat-pfflce, Auokland. , G FLANEUR'S CONSULTATION • ON THE DUNEDIN CUP, 1885. To be run on February 28. 9,000 Members at 10s Each. 60 Peizh6—4o Horses and 20 Cash Prizes. First Horso' •.. .. .. \. £350 Bocond Horse i. 175 Third Horse „ 100 Btarteid (divided) .. .. „ l'O Non starters (divided).. _. ..175 20 Cash Prizes, £5 oach ... ,v 100 Total .. ..£I.OOO Application by letter only. Roglatorod Lettera or tolGßrama will not on any account be rccolvort. The Drawing, nndor tho supervision of a Committee of the Investors, will take placo as soon as filled. Rosult Blips forwarded to Subscribers immedatiely after "tho drawing. ttucloso utanips for reply and r«ault. All agents ', and representatives of 25 tiokots and of Press lavitoa totlio drawing. Karly applioation invited. G. FLANEUR. Care o£ D. Twohlll, Park Hotel, Auokland. T\ U N E D I N CUP. NOW OPEN, A. WELLESLEY'S CONSULTATION On the Dunodiu Cup, to be run on Feb. 26, 1883. SOO Shares at 5s each, to be divided as follows: Firsthoreo.. .. £701 Starters (divide).. £30 Socond horse .. £30 I Non-starters (div.) £50 Third hdfso .. £201 Applications for tickets by letter only, enolos ing two Btamps for reply and result, to A. WKLLESLEY, Care of Chas. F. Andrews, Tobacconist, Wolfoßley Billiard Rooms, Welicsley-sL, Auckland,. N.B.—Tho drawhigs of A. Welleslby's pro viousConsnltatlona havo given every Satisfac tion to tho publio. Unlimitod Number of I WiU positively oloae Subacribers at 5a each. I March 16,1885. A NEMO'S CONSULTATION • ONTHK HENDERSON'S MILL CUP, TO BE RUN ON ST. PATRICK'S DAY, MARCH IT, IS NOW OPEN, To bo divided aa follows : -Ist Hbrso .. .'. .. iOporcont 2nd „ .. .. .. 20 „ 3rd „ 10 „ Othors (dividea) .. '.. 80 ;, ' Post-offlco Orders whon convenient, as in the oVont of a loiter going astray it can bo traced. ■ Two stamps necessary for roplios. A. NEMO, Caro of F. Tomlinbon, Barrol Hotel, Parnoll, . A C O B FAITHFUL'S CONSULTATION. . will close on march t3, 1885. 6,000 Members at 10s. HAWKE'S BAY AUTUMN RACES. £S,OOO on tho NAPIER HANDICAP, to be run at Hastings on March 17. Eight Chances Each Tiokot. About 130 Prizes. Napier Handicap. 83 Cash PitizHfe. Ist Horao.. .. £1,000 1 «.t £100 .. .. £100 snd Horso .. 500 2at 50 .. .. 100 3rd Horse.. .. M 0 iat 25 .. .. 100 Others divided.. 300 10 at 20 .. ~ 200 20 at 10 .. .. 200 SXtat 6 .. ..120 20 at 5 .. .. 130 £2,050 - 4960 Each Tiokct has Kio-ht Chances. One Tioket can win tho Firat Prizo in tho Race Evont and Bovon separate Cash Awards, in all £1,216. Drawing under supervision of a Committee ef Town and Country Shareholders and reprs sont&tives of tho Press. Oountry Cheques must have Is adde4 for ex ehasge. P.O. Ordors preferred. Two stomps for reply and rosult. Apply JACOB FAITHFUL, Care of N. Jaccbb,' ■_KO~t Box I, Post-office, Napier. Tickets, 10«. £5000. £B_j^S£ £5000. n U N I DIfC UP, 188 S. WILL OIOSK FBBRUABY 24TH, TO BE RUN FEBRUARY 28TH, 1881, -r 10,000 MEMBERS AT 10s EACH. THI 238 PRIZES. DUNEDIN CUP „ ft, 40 Nominablons. 196 Cash Awards. Q. pKlrst £1200 2 at£lo9 .. £2009 OSeoond. 600 4at 60 .. 200_ Third 800 10 at 25 .. 2600 gStarters (divide 10 at 20 .. 200g g ab't £40 each) 280 10 at 10 .. loog SNon-starters 10 at 8 .. 820 n S (dlv. ab't £20 90 at S .. 450 o R eaoh) 600 — ej 5 198 £2020*3 H £2980 * Each Tioket has Eight Chances, and can obtain a Prize in eaoh of the Sight Drawings. Please send P.O. Orders when convenient, and two stamna for replies. READ THIS 1 Mb Abraham having retired from the Busl nosß, takes this opportunity of thankine the Publio for past patronage, and respectfully re quests a continuance of that support for his successors, who will do their utmost to furniißh thoir patrons with all necessary information. As a guaranteo of their bona fides, investors oan obtain Names and Addresses of the Three Priaoipal Winners; Names and Addresses of Committee; and can also inspect Ada's Books at all times. _____ ADA MANTUA v j . ■! Caro of Lyons & Hakt> Box 331. Post-office, Dunedln. £5,000. £5,000. 10.000 PROGRAMMES AT 108 EACH. FIDELITY COMPANY'S ANNUAL PROGRAMME ON THB '...., DUNEDIN CUP. 10 HORSES and 115 NEW ZEALAND BONDS, Divided as follows— ' lßt Horse ... „ £1300 N.Z. Bonds. 2ndHorae.. _ 700 sat £100 _ .. «500 3rd Horse.. .., 300 10 at £50 .. „ 500 Others(dividod)_ TOO 20 at£2o „ ..100 10 at £10 .. .. 100 10 at £5 .. .. 200 Total .. ..£3OOO Total .. ..Um Total amount o Prizes..£s.ooo. Eaoh Tkiket has Six Chances, and oan obtain a Prize in Each Drawing. , „■ Will Close on or about 24th February, 1885. Please add atampa for reply and result. £8" Remittances oan be sent as follows:—■ " 1. Cheques, P.O. Orders, or Bank Notes. 2. Make orossed ohequea, with Is added for exchange, payable either to a No. or Bimply to bearer, aa printed, but not to any particular person. If cheques or bank drafts are payable either to a particular perssn or to order, they will be returned to the sender. 3. P.O. Orders may be sent, bnt they must be marlo payable to Fidelity Company only, and. not to any particular person. ■ „ . i. Registered letters or tolograms CANKOT be repl'od to. AddreßS only aa below— „„,„_ FDJELITY COMPANY. Car f A_redA,Cameron'Bßox2sl,. , . Fofit-offlce, Dunedln, ■



ATAHUHU RACING CLUB. SUMMER MEBTING.-FEBRUARY. 21. Nominations and Acceptances to be Bent to the Secretary, Otahuhu. by eight o'clock To night, the 10th, and up to too night of tho 17th inst . JNO. GORDON, Hon. Sec.^ ATAHUHU RACING CLUB. SUMMER MEETING, FEBRUARY 21. j President: Mr W. F. Buckland, Esq., M.H.R. Vico-Prosident: Thos. Rogers, Esq. Judge: W. F. Buckland, Esq., M.H.R, Starter: MrO. C. McGee. Clerk of Scales: Mr H. Johnston. Clerk of Course: Mr T. A. Brown. Stewards: Aubrey Wallis, H. C. Lushington, J. Johns, R. MoGee. T. Rogers, W. D.Busb, and J. Wilson, J. W. Irons. Dr. Stallard. Handlbappers: The Committee. MAIDEN PLATE oflOsovs, with a Cup valued 20aovs; for all horsen that have never won any public monoy. Entrance 30s, dlstanco 1 mile. MAIDEN PQNYiRACE of lflaova. Fourteen hands and under, weight for inches, top weight 9at. 71b; 71b an inch allowed; second horse to save his stakes. Distance, J of a mile; entrance, 20a. f— ** *»«"■J •' ■'•■■'■•.■■ ln" HANDICAP HURDLE RACE Of 2580V8. Distance, 2 miles, over eight flights of hurdles, Sft. Uin. high. Nomination, 20s. Acceptance, 20s. SELLING HACK HURDLE RACE of lOsovs. Once round the course, winner to be sold tor £20'; half of proceeds of salo over £20 to go to the second horse: the other moiety to go to the Club. No weighb undor list Entrance, 20a. OTAHUHU RACING CLUB HANDICAP of 60aovs. -with a swoop ot lsov to the first horse, second norse to receive lObovb. tnird. Norse Sbovb out of stakes. Distance, li miles. Nomination, 40a; acceptance, 30s. HANDICAP STEEPLECHASE of 50SOV8. Second horse to receive 7aovs, third horse : Saovs out of stakes. On or about 3 miles of fair "hunting oountry. Nomination, Ms; ac ceptance, 10s. PUBLICANS' PURSK HANDICAP of 20sovs. Distance, 1 mile. Nomination, 20s; accept ance, 208. SELLING HACK RACE of IObovb: winner to bo sold for £15; weight, Wat up. Distance, 1 mile; entrance, 90s, Nominations for tho Raotag Club Handicap, Steeplechase, Handicap Hurdle Race, and Publicans' Purae, must be'aent to tho Secretary not later than TUESDAY, February 10th, at eight p.m. Acceptances and general entries for all Racos will close on TUESDAY, 17th February, at eight p.m. Weights will De deolared on the 14th instant Tho dooißion of the Stewards will be final in all cases. The raoes will' be run under the rules of the Auckland Racing Club. JNO. GORDON, Hon. Secretary. THE UNION STEAM SAW, MOULD ING, SASH, AND DOOR COMPANY (LIMITED), DKAI.HR IN TIMBER, DOORS, SASHES, AND TURNERY, Supplies from Buah Mills by dlreot delivery at any Public Wharf in Auoklflnd:- BUILDING MATERIAL IN EVERY FORM, including MOULDINGS. Owner of tho Tairna Saw-mills, WHICH PRODUCE THE BEST JOINBRS' TIMBER IN THE MARKET. IMPORTANT TO BUILDERS, CON- \ CABINETMAKERS, ArfD JOINERS. A Specially Selected Stock of , ; v> :,: TIMBER > ~ From the Tairua Mill, thoroughly seasoned and ready for working up, 1b always kept ln ■ ' " Stock at MECHANICS' BAY YARD, In lota to suit oustomers' requirementa. MECHANICS' BAY~TIMBER YARD ■ AND FACTORY. TIMBER, DOORS, SASHES, TURNERY. FRETWORK. And GKNERAIi JOINERY. Tho Company continues to supply in lota to Buit purohasors material as abovo. Stocks in alldepartmentaarelarge.well-assorted, and thoroughly seasoned, and Favourable quotations will bo given to thoao about to build, Prioo Liat3 and all information on application to HEAD OFFICE, Mechanics' Bay. JO B~~L O T S. Special induoomonts to buyera of Timber uuit ; able for Out-buildings. BIRKENHEAD AND NORTHCOTE. The Company's Branch Yard in this district, in connootion with thebuslnesß of Messrs Flewellyn Bros., Sh'konhcad Wharf.oontains Large Stocks of Umber (rough and dressod). Mould Ings, Doors, and Sashes for immediate dolivery at TOWN PRICES. PATTERSON, late Beloher'B Livery and Ball Stables, corner Upper Queen-street and Karangahape Road. Saddle Horses and Buggies for Hire. Charges moderate. TTCIX S.S. ARAWA, FROM LONDON. JUST LANDED, AND FOR SALB- ' Barbary Almonds '. _j r VBlono'a ditto (for Confectioners use) 100 bags boat Fine Salt Cases Superfine ditto, in paper wraps Kow Pickles, best quality, pints National and Belmont Candles. ' FRB DX. W HIT EHE AD, ■ ' 95, VioTOBU-ffraßmr. ' AN TED KNOW N- That R. TuDBHOPE.PIumBer, Wellesley street, always keeps in stook a splendid assort munt of Gasalifirs, Gas Brackets, Pendants, and Has Globes of newest OBlgis: also, a good stook of Electrio BeUa and FitUrit*. Water Pipes, an* Fittings, and a> Jry raauisite of the trade. Liberal allowance madt to the trade. OUSINS AND ATKIN have on Sale several Second-hand Buggies, Phaetons, and Dog Carts', light and suitable for summer use.- ,-•■■■■ '■- . ■■■ ' ■ ; ■ ■ ' t MANCHESTER FIRE ASSURANCE i company? Established 1824. CHIEF OFFICES: 08, King-Btroot, Manchester. i 98, Cheapslde, London. Aqkntb for New Zeai^nd : Messrs w. moarthur & CO., auck_and. The undersigned is prepared to accept Risks at lowest current rates. All losses promptly settled in Vats colony. FREDERICK NUTTHR, General Manager, 35. Insurance Buildings. Anckland. ff HOBSON'STB-ET II . \X — M ;; ■ CASH AND DEFERRED PAYMENJ! TAILORS, DRAPERS, MHJ4NBBST MANTLE. AND wa rtt.magaftfl, HOBSON-aXKKIB. We reßpoctfnUy Invite attention to our Lull Stock of NOVELTIES for thcTpcesent Season. Oar Great Variety and Choice of the Be* Fabrics, .with the Skill and-Talent we now em Sloy, and the great success of our eflbrts to pro uce Superior Garments, Perfect in Fit, and Unexcelled in Cut and Style, gives us everj confidence in respectfully soliciting the favoni ofavlsit. Jill Tweeds thoroughly shrunk before being —ode up, and Fit and Workmanship Guaranteed. The Deferred Payment System has beei onad to be a great boon, by enabling thosi with limited incomes to procureneoeiaariei U be easiest poasible way. i ATiTi GOODS ARE MARKED IN PLAIN ~ ■;■ ■ FIGURES, -■ Cash Customers receive 8 per cent Dlsoounl one shilling ln the pound sterling) on all parcel* f 20a and upwards. INSPECTION INVITED, CKAMOABB PABB IHI DOOB ' I L L.I A M T H O M A S, Corner of Lome and Viotoria-atreeta, v Aucldand East, MONUMENTAL, MARBLE, AND GENERAL STONEMASON. AJRCHTTECXURAL SCULPTOR AND CARVER. Inscriptions Accurate and Beautiful, i Monuments; Tombs, Headstones, and every doßorip Uon of Stone Work at the Lowest Poaalble Prices for Town and Ootmtrv



Tenders mO BUILDERS. BRIOK STORE IN COMMERCE-STREET In consequence of the Builders' Picnic taking plaoo to-morrow (Thnraday), 12th inst., the time for receiving tenders for the abovo build ing is oxtended to noon SATURDAY, 14th inst. ! R. MACKAY FRIPP. 9, Mercantile Chambers, Queen-street. mo BUILDERS. Tenders will bo received until noon of the 19th inst. for the Erection o£ a Villa Residence at Papakuro, R. KEALS & SON, Architects. Auckland. N.Z. "VTOTICE TO CONTRACTORS AND iX OTHERS. Tenders aro invited for the Delivery of Iron Sand to the Works of the New Zoaland Iron and Steol Co. (Limitedl, from tho North Head, Manukau Harbour, to be in Two Distinct Tenders, one for Delivery into Barges or Hoppers at the Timber Wharf, North Head, and one from Hoppers to Railway Wharf, Onehunga. Further particulars may bo had from the Manager on the Works. All tenders to be addressed to the Works on or before 21at February. mo BUILDERS. CONCRETE RETAINING WALL, HOBSON STREET. Tenders for the above are invited until Noon of February 13th inst. ARTHUR P. WILSON, Architeot, High-street. m O B U I L P. E R S< "BRltiK STORE IN COMMERCE-STRKBT. Tenders will be reoeivea for Erection of Brick Store in Commeree-st. until THURSDAY, 12th February. -Plane, Sco., at my Office. R. MACKAY FRIPP. Architect - 9. Mercantile Chambera. mO CONTRACTORS. Tenders invited until Noon on SATURDAY, 14th inst.. for Alterations to the premiseß of the Colonial Mutual Idf c Assurance Society, corner <Jf Fort and Quoen-streets. ' ■• ■■: CHAB. ARNOLD, Architect mO FRUITERERS. Having teonred the Belmont Orchard, Ohine murl, the undersigned is able to supply Fruit In any quantity. Orders forwarded will be '_ R. W. SMITH, Thames. mENDERS will be received at any JL moment from all those who want to make money for the Purohase of a Property fronting Manukau Road, Parnell; allotment, 28 x 100, having Four substantially built Twoßtory Semi-detached Cottages; all well let returning a handsome percentage ou value, with certain rapid increase; could easily be altered Into good business premises.—All information on applica tton to J. R. Rqnderßon, Mercantile Chambera. CJEPARATE Tenders are invited for the O Plumber's, Painter's, and Slater's work of villa Residence; also, Plasterer's work of two Villa Residences, to close at noon, 18th Inst. Plains and specifications to be seen and tenders reoelved at Smith and Beattio's, oornor of Sytaonds and Wakefield-streets. R. * Re D™™ DEVONPORT WHARF, HOUSE, LAND, and COMMISSION AGENTS, GROCERS, GRAIN, COAL, and FIREWOOD DEALERS. OABTAGB CONTRACTORS, BUILDHRB1 MATERIAJb, POSTS, RAILS, RAILINGS, SHINGLES, AND SANITARY PIPES, &0., ;«* .: too, PROPRIETORS OF DEVONPORT BRICK YARD ANP SCORIA PIT. Railways. •VTE W ZEALAND RAILWAYS. AUCKLAND SECTION. CHEAP BXCURSION TICKETS FROM AUCKLAND TO THE HOT LAKES. -• Return Tickets will be issued on 26th January, and any day up to Slat March, 1885, available for ono month from tho date of issue. Return Faro, including tho Coach Fare from Cam bridge to Ohinemutu and back, £i 10a. Trains leave Auckland at 11.30 a.m. on MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS, and FRIDAYS, returning from Ohinemutu on MONDAYS, WEDNBS DAYS,andFRIDAYS. pMAXwELiii General Manager N.Z. Railways T^EW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. ■ ' AUOKLAND SECTION. CHEAP EXCURSIONS WILL BBS RUN AS UNDER:- FROM AUCKLAND AND NEWMARKET. "; February Utb, to Mhrobb. ' Auokland, dep. 9 a.m. i Newmarket dep. 9.15 a.m.; Mercer, orr. 11.35 a.m. Returning from Mercer, dep. 6.30 p.m. , FARES—There and baoK: FirsUlaw, ss; 8 Sport8 Cwfu'be held at Mercer on Hth Instant, under Mr Porter's management, when several Canoe Hurdle Races on the Waikato River will eventuate. ' > !■: February 2lai to HBXKNavaLE, , ; Auckland, dep. 9 a.m. i Newmarket, dep. 9.15 a.m.; Helenßvfile, arr. 11.30 a.m. Returning, Helonavillo. dep. 6.5 p.m. . ■• ; FARBS-There and back:. Flrst-oteßßi «sj Second-olasa,3s6d. - ! -'* ■''■■" ■'. : The Northern S.B. Co. have arranged to put on a fast steamer to convey excursionists to Shelly Beaoh, Kalpara Harbour, immediately on arrival of train at Helenßvflle.; Return Faro,2s6d. . , These Tickets ar« available for tho day of iwn.apLT, CHUDSON. tl|! ./ District Traffic Manager. Educational. DR. HENSEN conducts German Olasa at Miss Vaile's- Seminary. Fee, One Gulnea.-Apply Miss Valley PompaUier Terraoo. GL EN S I D E • UPPER SYMONDS-STREET. : MRS GLOVER will resume tho duties of her Boarding and Day School on February 2nd, in St Bepulohre'a School-room, which she has engaged till hor premises adjoining hor former residence are ready. She haa also rented thg house lately occupied by Mrs Ansley, near St Sepulohre's Church, whore ahe will be ready to transact school business on and after January Herb Schmitt's 'classes will be resumed, and will Include Harmony and Thorough Basa. RAINING COLLEGE, WELLESLEY-STREET. EVENING CLASSES. f Engineering and Architecture, Drawing, Steam Engine and Applied Mechanics. , , COMMBNOINO TUESDAY, FEB. 3, 7 P.M. TEACHER-WALTER T. ROBINSON. " Board of Education "-First-cIMS Honours Bolence and Art Department London. M~ R I\ B. WOODHAM, Teaoher of the PIANOFORTE AND HARMONIUM. Address care of Mr A. Eady, Auckland Musle Warehouse, Queen-street SCIENTIFIC DRESS-CUTTING. MISS BEWS tegs to intimate that the London Association has appointed her Sole Agent for teaching, the above essential branch of educa tion in Auokland and neighbourhood. . Tho system ia interesting, easily acquired, and »f thorough praotical use. It is recommended to the attention of the ladies of Auckland, who, withoutanypreviouaknowledge, will be enabled to cut and fit perfectly in a few wcoks time. Forenoon and Afternoon Classes will bo held at Wollealey-street East (2nd house from Park) on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridaya. Classes formed in the suburbs on application Schools attended. ~'..'.', Teims, inoluding System, Tracing Wheel, and Instruction till perfect—J32 2a. Board and Besldence. BOARD AND RESIDENCE.—Vacancy for Lady and Gentleman or Gentlemen. Rooms large and airy.—Graf ton House, Graf ton Road, opposite Choral Hall. £_ UPERIOR Board and Residence, Rub sell-street, Parnell. Mrs Thompson haa vacancies for 3 or i gentlemen boarders. RIYATE Board and Residence, three doors below Baptist Chapel, Chapel street; terms 17s per week. /GOVERNOR BROWNE HOTEL, V)T HOBSON-BTREKT. Board and Lodging _ _. _ - SOa per Week Single Room „..-,.- 25sperWeet W- EL L E S-L E V HOUSE (J doors from Hobson-irtreot), WeUesley- B-ieetWeat Auoktand,New ZeslanoV », r h> ( BOARD AND RESIDENCE. A Good Table kept, lofty and well-ventllatec Bedrooms, Plnngo and Shower Bath* and ever] convenience to ensure the comfort ef boarden



I Amusements. - \ BBOTT'S OPERA HOUSE. WARD-VERNON SEASON. The Greatest Tragic Aofcreßs of the English , Speaking Stage, MISS GENEVIEVE WARD, AND -. MR W. H. VERNON, . ; The Celebrated English Actor. TO-NIGHT! (Thursday) TO-NIGHT 1 LAST NIGHT BUT TWO OF. Tho Now. Sparkling, Historical Comedy, in four acts, by Sydney Grundy, Esq.. entitled, ,*. THE QUEEN'S FAVOURITE! « RECEIVED EACH EVENING WITH ROAKS OF LAUGHTER. . Viscount Bolingbroko MrW.H. VebN&» (His Original Charaotor). '•:• Duchess of Marlboro'. ..Miss Grnevibvk WARD «»mi- (Her Marvellous Impersonation). Correct and Magnificent Costumea of the period. Wigs by C. Cox, of London. FREE ADMISSIONS.-Durlng Miss Ward's Season the Froo Lißt will bo entirely stopped with the exception of the Members of the Press. Admission-Dress Circle and Orchestra Stalls, ss; Stalls, 3s J PIT, ONK SHILLING. Doors open, 7.15; overture, 8 o'clock. . Carriages at 10.20. Leader of Orohestra, Mb WEnreßM. Business Manager for Miss Ward, Sgr. Agratl Advance Agent, LEDDY. "im N G A G' E. D.' This New and Favourite~Coniedy will bei per- as •well as those in aid of tjjo Masonic uau Fand, assisted by "' ' t >": .'-• ■■■'V " ■■". '■- ..;' ■'■■ MR AND MRS LACHLAN MoGOWAN AND ■ ' ; . MR J. J. WALSH. Who hare kindly given their services, TO-NIGHT! (Thursday) TO-NIGHT 1 IN . . ■■ ' St, Matthew's Sohool-.boom, Which has been speoially fltted wJOi Hie Scenery. &c. necessary lor the occasion. OAST: »Jf(a Y«« Man ffi*™ BolvawrfeyfeisFriend) !r ...I. Major Moßilliouddy .. ■• V Amateurs Belinda Treherne .. ••..••{ Minnie (Sympereon's Daughter) I. Maggie(aLowland Lassie) ■■ / Parker (Minnie's Maid) .. .. ActL-Oarden of a Cottage near Groto* on the border between ScoUand and England. Acts IL and m.-Symperson's Drawing-room in London. ' A Choice Seleotton of Music will be rendered between Acts I. and IL.and three days between Acts 11. and HI. Doors open at 7.30; commence at 8. ADMISSION-ONE SHIIiLING. Reserved Seats,2s6d. ■ "-ilj-V-j Proceeds to School Renovation Funds. For Sale* "El 0 R S A L B, THREE ALLOTMENTS, THK PICK OF HON. JAS. WILLIAMSON'S MOUNT HOBSON ESTATE. Splendid View, and Easy Terms. APPIyt ° a JACKSON, JCNR.i Queen-si, Auckland. D J RAPERY BUSINESS FOR BALE IN NEW PLYMOUTH, TAKANABX For Sale, that well-known - Drapery and Clothing Buslnoss trading under the name of Morey and Buttle (late>"Walter Morey) in Devon street, New Plymouth. The sole reason for disposing of thfe business is in -consequence ol Mr Morey's retirement from the drapery trade. Applications for further particulars to DO aa dressed to- MORBT & gUTTLE, . '. Devon-Btreet, New Plymouth, MOUNT EDEN.—For Sale, with or I without Furniture, Good Villa Residence of 0 rooms, excluslvo of bath and dressing room and ofllcos; 2,600-gallon water tank; pretty parden front and roar; scoiiasoil;'buses pasa the gate. Photographs and particulars at the office of J. M. Lennox, Land Agent, Queen-st. or owner, Mr G. Kempton, Sindghur, Wynyard Road, Mount EdiJn. Also. Cottage and Shop property, Pitt-sfcent, and beauUM BuUding Bite. Arney Road, liemuera (owner leaving the polony). ■■ ■•• ■ ■ ■ - ■ - _ FOR SALE, the Lease of a pretty four roomed Cottage in the city, with furniture at a valuation it required. Rental only 10s per week; gas and water laid on.—Apply J. H. Hamer. Land AKent, Karangahape Koad. TTIOR SALE, Buggies, as foUowßj—l X? Teleeoopo(hoodooT,2BinKle Seats (hopdedf, 1 Turnover Seat; also, Wawons, Sptftw Carte, etc.; several Sea of good Second-hand Buggy Harness.—Apply Thames Carriage and Dm I Faotory, Vlctoria-Btrect. XnORSALE, City Property—grand new JD House, containing 8 rooms, large and lofty bath; water laid on. and every cpnvenfenoei allotment 40 x 100; pleasant situation. Price, onlyfislo.-FurttierparUoularsonappllcaUontO J. R. Banderaon. Anctioaeer, Queen-street. ■OOR SALE, near MangaJe mountain, JD Grand Property of H Acres Rich Vol oanio Land, with good new D welling of 6 rooms; extenslvevlew.—For price and terms, apply w. and J. Frater, Land Agents, Queen-street. • Tp OR S A h EJ GENTLEMAN'S RKBJDENCE, eight rooms, every convenience, drawing-room; dining-room, tour bedrooms, bath-room, kitchen, wash-notug. ■ and dairy; drained and plantedwltti**x>Jtßoo fruit trees in full bearinn; aftuatedta ABOtUCr btoekt, Ponsonby; large vinery, 30x20, yielo- •■ ing a large amount of fruit, <- This property is oonvenlenUy eitnatad for tramways. r buses, and for bathing, fl»£i}&S»4 boating. The property could b8 re BuKUvidott and mado a paying concern by so doing. Sizeof(rround,23Sx6so.- ; • i Price, £1,700. Terms can be arranged. Apply ;• . ;' r .; . , '. ■ ■ '", • WILLIAM GULLIVER, QUESN-STRBBT. Xji O R , S: A L 4 ; GENTLEMAN'S RESIDENOB, JmllOß froni Auckland, containing 10 rooms, In I DM healthy and piotureßque situation, near Rail way Station, andwiliin two minntos ofmato road. Omnibuses passing frequently. To be sold with 8 or 9 aores ot well laid out grounds. subdivided into wddocks, garden, and orehudi There are over 100 of the choicest fruit trees in the province now heavily laden. Th 6 property has over 1,000 feet (A road frontage, and, bouirtit in one lot, can at any time be cut up and readily sold at a handsome profit There are stables, coach • house, and concrete cistern pi groat capacity, and everything in toßtclasawder. Thuproperty has never before been offered tot sale. Cards to view.- . ; W. Ij. MITCHB'iiL, Estate Agent. < Coombes'a Aroade. Queen-street. ■ ■■; TilOR SALE, real good, spring-cart J? Horse, guaranteed staunch and. quiet^- Apply to A. and B. Katon.pommeroe-street. S" ÜBURBAN ALLOTMENTS. - Tor ! Private Sale, Eight AUotmente frpntog the Richmond Avenue; price required, Ms tha toot-Alfred Buokland, miNSMITH'S and Plumber's Business: JL for Sale, situate In a prosperous township: capital openlnß for an Industrious man with a little money.—Apply to E. Porter ft Co., Iron mongers, Auckland. ' :■ Y\ Si V O N P O R X., FOR SALE—Choice Allotments' situated on the Vauxhall Road, with magnificent viewi good frontage, and within easy distance ot steamer. Prioe very low: terms easy. - For fall particulars apply to Lilewali Bros., House and Land Agents, POBt-offloe Store, Devonport. ■O ESIDENCE, ' PARNELL1) FOR SALE, the comfortable Rosidenoe, the property of J. M. Dargaville, Esq., well situated at corner of York-street, Bradford-street, and Salisbury-street There are 13 Rooms, consist' ing of very lame Drawing-room, 1)1 nine-room, Nursery, beßt Bedroom, etc., with all con veniences; splendid view over the harbour. The Grounds contain about One Acre, tastefully laid out with flowers and shrubs. Good Tennis Ground, in capital order. APPSAMUBL CJOCHRANB AND SON, Auctioneers. PATTERNS OF OUR 60s SUITS, with full directions for self-measurement, sent post free to all parto. - WOOLLAMB, Ready-money Tailor, Sydenham House, foot at '• Grey-street . ..■-'' " ' WHY WEAR SLOPS!)! —Our 90s Suite made to measure in, 8 ' hottrs. - WOOLLAMS, Ready-money Tailor, Sydenham House, foot of Grey-Btreot ' • ■-■•■ ' V^(Ju.PARI!I OUR PRICES WITH \j those of any other Tailor in Auokland; you will then see tho benefit of paying Beady i Money.—WOOLLAMS, Ready-money Tailor, ; Sydenham Hotel, foot of £trey-street • 57" HEKJ) BR S O N'B •~: OHBBRY PECTORAL, in «d, 2s6d,ls6dper botUe. Tobelhadonly at Moflloal Hall. Ponsonby, opposite Three Lamps. . t ~\lf MURCHIE, Tailor, who leaytfc r JLSJL* for England on the sth March, requests I that all accounts against him be i sent in, and, that all outstanding account* owing be paid tv» orboforetiio23rdinßt. < . '•'•' . I -:."" : ■■'"' ■■: • '■:'■■',?':"" ;i',-' ;■- ■ i ...■■<