The Auckland Evening Star.

VOL. XXVI.—No. 5,45(5

AUCKLAND, N.Z., THURSDAY, JANUARY 15, 1885

PRICE: ONE FENNY,



■Hipping. """HIT",-* TTNION STEAMSHIJ ~*f*\r^ \J COMPANY OF NKV .* SM A ZEALAND (LIMITED). |>S^J^i |( fIAIK TABLE. - Jaxuahv AC TAKANAKi, NKLSON, PICTON, WEL f0?lTOTON LYTTELTON. AND WEST mAST PORTS (from Manukan). ►^^jJo^Tsalling. . BS55w rTuc0.,20,10».m. IS. 10 a.m. -■S"S?SSORNK~ NAPIER, WELLINGTON FUrfinKLTON AND 1-OBT OHALMBaffI gp^r^^TThul^aL', noon I -_ arftMELBOURNJH (VIA Br,nrr). FOR SYDNEY. bSblSo^aTww^"^ j ~ y ftl nnßA ! TIICS., 11 , P-l'L | -TWOiBBORN^ f PiKK. AND WEL- Bo^SCBMaTTuoiJOJiL-Pj ' ~ ■ ~yoR"SUVA AND LKVUKA. ! | - —poR^USSKLL AND KAWAKAWA. j{OTOMI"ANA I Mon., 19. 5 P.i".__ . J _. - _ -EXCURSION TICKET3.-Durin K tho months n t December, January, and February Kxcur i Sots Will bo issued at Reduced Rates, "° ll So for return until 31st March. ISBS. 'C BS booked and alongside TWO HOIJIiS bofore ndvortised time of dopartnre. Hwwwci Tiokcts must bo taken at the Com nm^sOfflce (Auckland Branch), oornor of Cn and Caston^street^ ' ~~a^^TY& lE N T Llh E> JSSSB&iSf Under contract with the New South Wales Govenimon for Iho conveyance of Mails. Tba following Stoamships belonging to the •Wont Co? and the Pacilio Co. will loave OVTINEY and MELBOURNE on tho under- SS totot or LONDON, via ADELAIDE, RS). GARCIA (at steamor's option). SUEZ: - gteamer. From Sydnoy. From Melb'urno. p nzco Jan. 81 Fcb>s« rS!?R t "i Feb. 11 Fob. 20 IS::::::: Feb. 23 Marchc And fortnightly thereafter. ""Through faros to London, £22 to £75. ~ PBSsenCTra secure special advantagos by hooknw Srough from New Zealand. Second daMTOßßengers by Oriont steamor arc pro vidod SSh saloon passages to Sydney or Melbourne. p^MFROMLOfIDON.-Specialfaom- Uffi (Storied for bringing out Frionds and Relatives by pre-payment of the passage-money b eaPKCIAIi RETURN TICKETS, available for U months, are issued ftt tho foUowing rates :- First Saloon *1" flAnniid Saloon — &'' PARCfflll BOOKED THROUGH to LON DON st Reduced Rates. Tor farther oartioulars, apply to ™ UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND (LIMITED), Agents in Now Zealand. tx- QTEAM TO LONDON. AR & ORDSNTAX mB<3E£B? STEAM NAVIGATION compajjy. TOR LONDON DIRECT. ot on m«> Leave I Loave Bteamor. Sydney, j Molbourno. — 18S5. ISBS. Baixabat Via Colombo Jan. 23 Jan. 29 Indus ~ Feb. 6 Feb. 12 ROME „ Feb. 20 Feb. 28 Shakson m Mar. 6 March 13 And thenceforward every altornato week. Passengers and cargo booked to London, Mar seilles, Italy, Kgypt, India, China, and Japan at moderate ratea. Return Tickets issued both to first and second class passengors at especially low rates. Choap reserved accommodation can bo obtained in this Company's vessels. Passengers booking at Auckland Becure ■pedal advantages. For all particulars apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO., 18, Queen-street. Auckland. A gent 3. k^ TCfORTIIEKIs" bTEAM *i£Ws -^ SHIP co- (LIMITED). f ij^Sl Time Tabi-e.—January. j' m£ C°.^sA (Woathor and other Circum "^Hi,» stances Permitting). FROM QUEEN-STREET ] WHARF. TO THE HOT LAKES. TERRACES. AND CSYSKR3 (VIA TAURANGA). THII QDIOKKST, CHEAPEST, AND EASIEST ROUTE. Tourists can avoid the tedious and rough overland joumoy by taking passage in the Northern Steamship Company's new and fast Iteamers Clansman and Wellington, which cave Auckland alternately every Monday and Jhursday, at 7 p.m., arriving at Tauranga at 6 o'clock on the lollowing morning, when a Coach under mail contract leaves immediately after ireakfast for tho Hot Lakes, passing through the Vesey Stewart Settlement, arriving at Dhinomutu at two p.m, same day. FOB TADRANGA AND BAY OF PLENTY _-' '"" PORT - STEAMER. | PATH OF BAILING. Clanßman Thursday, 15, 7 p.m. Wellington Monday, 19, 7 p.m. Wellington Thursday. 22. 7 pm. Clansman Monday, 2ii. 7 p.m. Clansman Thursday, 29. S p.m. Wellington Monday, Feb. 1. 7 p.m. Connects at Tauranga for Opotikl Staffs and Bay of Plenty Ports every Tuesday. i Fob RgssKLL, Whanoaroa. and Moxqonut. Clansman I Monday, 1!), 7 p.m. Wellington | Monday, 2ti, 7 p.m. Clanßman | Monday, Fob. 2,7pm Fob Great Barrieb. Trypii«na. Port Fitz bot, and whanoapabaraha. Glenelg j_Eyew Saturday^ B_a.iu. foB Whanqabel, Wiunqabki Heads, and MAKOAPAI. Maogwgor | Evory Tuesday, 3 p.m. Fob WHAnaAHEt, Whanoabki Ukads, and . Pauca Bay. Maegregor | Every Friday. 6 p.m. Fob Mebcphy Bay and Tairua. Slenelis I Every Monday and Thursday, 7 I p.m. __ For Whanqaebi and Whangarei Heads (Carrying passengers and cargo for Waipu). A Coach meets the steamer on arrival to con vey pasßßKgers to Waipn. Maogregor Friday, 16, B p.m. Welluigton Friday, 16. 8 p.m. Macp-egor Tuesday, 20, 8 p.m. Wellington Wednesday, 21. 10 a.m. Maogregor Friday, 23,0 p.m. Clansman Friday, 23, 8 p.m. JJacgregor Tuesday, 27, 8 p.m. Clansman Wednesday, 28. 10 a.m. Maegregor Friday, 30,6 p.m. Weujngton_ Friday, 30,J^p.m. From Whanoarei to Auckland (From Railway Wharf.) Mac&regor I Thursday, 15, 5.30 p.m. Clansman Saturday, 17. 9 a.m. Macgregor | Monday. 19, 5 p.m. Clansman | Wednesday, 21, 0 p.m. Macgre&or Thursday, 22.12 noon Wellington Saturday, 24,12 noon Macgregor Monday, 56,12 noon Macgregor Wednesday, 28,12 noon Clansman Wednesday, 28,6 p.m. Wellington [ Saturday, 30. i p.m. „.„ „ FROM MANUKAU. FOR WAITARA AND NEW PLYMOUTH. Donglaa and Argyle as per advertisements. FOR HOKIANGA. ~ ' " A Bteamer fortnightly (as per advertisement). Cargo must bo booked and alongside the vessel by 4 p.m. prompt. None will bo received niter that hour. Passage Ticket* must be taken at tho Com pany s Office. 67, Quecn-Htroct. Auckland. : EXCURSION TICKETS. — Daring tho months of December, January, and February Bamowiubo issued at Reduced Rates, avail -ff'orßeturnuntil 31st of March. 1885. T<ne Wellington or Clansman for Waiwora "jery Saturday, at 2 p.m., returning every Mwgay,7a.m. _ j^jr^t- -VTORTHERN RIVER 'J&g^k £i STEAM NAVIGATION CO. (Limited) v TIME- On and after FRIDAY next, the lot August,' 188-1, 8.8. DURHAM waves Belensville for Wairoa, Mondays and Jngayß, on arrival of train leaving Auckland « 7.1a a,m. Returning from Dargavitle at 5 a.m. Tuosdays and Saturdays. Leaves Helons ™l.B for Port Albert every Tuesday night, on amval of train leaving Auckland at 4.30 p.m., returning from Port Albert on Thursdays. . s.s. minnifTcasey "^ajea Ilclenaville for Otamatca via Point wirtls every Monday night, on arrival of train Waving Auckland at 4.30 p.m.. returning from Utenmtca every Wednesday. Leaves Helens viUefor Wairoa after arrival of train leaving Auckland at 4.30 p.m. on Wednesday, returning onlfnaay from Dargavillo. Weather and other circumstances permitting. —______WILLIAM. LODDKR. Manager. A*a£^r TS7AIUKU AND ONE #3»Ks|ok II HUNGA STEAK CO. (LIMITED) TIMK TABLSI.-S.S. MANUKAU, IjOsvb Unehnnea: I^ave V/aiukm I ~ „ , JASUABY, ISSS. J-ialntiiy, C.30 a.m. 17—Haturday, 11 a.m. "--\lpnday. 7.3) a.m. 19—Monday, li noon $J-w.ed., 8.30 a.m. 21-Wedncsaav, 1 p.m. S^lnursday, a a.m. 22-Thurßday, 130 p in. 23-iVWay(forManukau Si-* today, 11 a.m. 21-Saturday, 3.30 p.m, sS-Jjanday, 1.30 p.m. - "~ lHC3day, 3 p.m. 27—Tuesday. 7 a.m. ,«__.— 28-WflU., 5.30 a.m. "-Friday. 6 p.m. . ... - 31—Saturday. 10.30a.m au Heights payable before delivery of goods J. BAB.R BROWN, Managing Director.



omHE NEW ZEA ■ "I^f 1 ifl LAND SHIPPING COJ ¥i* |>\t-,■:. vr,ifl I' ANY' 3 KOYAIj JtAl j' ;-'j LTNK OF STEAMER //'S fijj ii (under Contract with th *M^°^^ New Zealand Governmen Will be despatched with Her Majesty's Mail as under for LONDON, Via Rio dc Janeiro and Madeira:— Steamers. Tons.j^^ j Dato , ISSS. Tonqariro 4,1K1 Lyttelton Jan. 17 AoitAN'Qi 1,183 „ Fob. 11 Rimutaka 1.750 _ March H RtJAPEHU ._ I.IK! _ AprilO Kaikoura 1,750 .. I May 7 And thenceforward every fourth Thursday. The above arc all now stcamors, built spcoiall; for the trade, and commanded by mon of grei experience. Tho length of tho passage by the Company steamers averages under 10 days. Passage monoy: Saloon, from GO guinea! upwards ; second cabin, 10 guineas ; stcoragi from IS K«inca3. For froight'or pas3ago apply to THE HEAD OFFICES, CHRISTCHURCH, Or to the Branches and Agents of tho Companj throughout tho Colony. * T mUE NEW ZEALAND Jj£*<£f*Bk -*- SHIPPING CO.'S LINE. ■^^t^fef SHIP VAXDUARA, "<S^^^^^^f From Londox. Consimiees aro requested to pass cntrios, pro- Bent bills of lading, and pay frcißht to tho underßiKiicd without delay. All Cargo impeding tho dlschni'go of the ship will bo landed and stored at Consignees' risk and expense. Captain Corranck will i:ot bo rosponsiblo for Debts contracted by any of his crew without his writton authority. THK NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING COMPANY (i.imitku), Agents. Jb-Ji^r XpISHING EXCURSION. (^^^fe^* S.S. NEPTUNE «p£SjP""' > '■$/? Will leave Quoen-stroot Wharf onSATURDAY,I7ih.at2p.m. (weal! i r ;i^nnitting). Faies: 2seach. As^Ldr "pASSENGBRS1 LINE x * OF PACKETS TO NEW *$SJ§j^g&l§ir ZEALAND. Owned by THE SHAW, SAVILtTfc ALBION SHIPPING CO. (Limited), S4, Lcadenhall-atreet, London. Tho abovo lino of ships are regular traders to all tho principal ports in New Zealand. Thoy aro clipper ships, classed Al at Lloyd's, and commanded by experienced masters. Tho bil of faro is most substantial, and of the beet quality, and tho accommodation roomy and convenient. The undersigned aro empowered to grant passages from London to Now Zealand, pay mont for which havo been guaranteed In tho colony. Return ships to London also loavo at almost regular intervals. Full particulars on application to L. D. NATHAN & CO., ) ARTHUR HEATHER, > Agents. CRUICKSHANK & CO., J WOK LONDON JD DIRECT. Tho well-known regular HERMIONE, 1,120 tonß register, D. T. Roberts, Commander, / IS NOW LOADING AT THE RAILWAY WHARF. For freight or passage apply to CRUICKSHANK & Co., Agonte. 18, Queen-slreet, Auckland, November 12. 1881. gi- QTEAM TO THAMES, ,<^^3if& IO Connocting with River riSJUSSlSSß^Stcamora for STIRLING- W«^^^P^'WORTH,OUINEMURI,WAI- -TSKAURI. WAlfll, TE AIIOHA GOLDFIELDS MqRRINSVUAE. WAITOA PIuAINS, AND GRANT ANJ FOSTER'S SETTLEMENT. TIMS TABLE 8.8. ROTOMAHANA, P.S. ENTERPRISE No. 2, and ANNE MILBANK. FROM AUCKLAND. I Rotoma- ] Enter- i Anne I lmna. I prise. I Milbank. Thura., 131 1 p.m. I — I — Fri., 16 I 2 p.m. I 11 p.m. I — Sat., 17 I JLPj"^ I — I — " ~ FROM THAMKST . I Rotoma- I En tor- [ Anno I hana. I prise. I jilllbank r i'hurs-.la" — 1 P.m. — Fri., 16 7 a.m. — — Sat., 17 7.30 a.m. 7.50 p.m. — ' No cargo received for Rotomahana within half-an-hour of advertised time of leaving. Not responsible in Shipping, Carrying, or U.oharging Live Btock^ gRAgER ' Q V^ T V T 1") AUCKLAND, KIVERHEAD January. From Auckland. From Rivorhcad. Monday .. 6 a.m. & 1 p.m. 8 a.m. Tuesday .. 4 p.m. 8 a.m. Friday .. C a.m. & Ip.m. 8 a.m. Saturday .. 1.30 p.m. 8 a.m. & 1 p.m. On Wednesdays and Thursdays open for Charter for Towing, Picnics, Excursions, and Fishing Parties. Excursion on Saturdays; return fare, 2s. A. MARSHALL, on board. ~jrjr- TtMIK S.S. NEPTUNE is JmJK^tT i- open for Charter—Tow- Picnic Parties, or Fiehing *HffißHßS<s3jjPKxouisiotiPi. Kates low.—For particulart1 apply on board. J. LOGAN. * j- «_ o a. OOROMAKDBI* SCOTT, MASTER TIMK TABLB. Ijonven AuoKlanft i Leavea Coromandel I January. January. lTriday,lG,2_p.m. Saturdari r 7 , l2noon Weather and other olroumstanoesjiermltting. Not responsible in shipping, oarrytaß, or ttla- without shipping note, ana within half an hour of advertised tune of qo ah Parcels must be prepaid on board. The Coiomandol will be laid-up from 19th to 21th instant "^ff/BWIKPI.KT. Manager. ■ IS« S. WAITAKI, jK|i§ittJ!|fe£4l2 tons register 120 h.p., will ;*liiisl?iP P bo despatched to WHANGAREI. WHANGAREI HEADS, MANGAWAI, AND PARUA BAY, as follows:— TIME TABLE FOR JANUARY. From Auckland: Friday, 16th, 8 p.m. Tuesday 20th, 8 p.m. Friday, 23rd, 8 p.m. Tuesday, 27th, 8 p.m Friday, 20th, 8 p.m. From Whangaroi: Thursday, lath. 5.40 p.m. Monday, 19th, 10 a.m. Thursday, 22nd, noon Monday, 2Gth. 1 p.m. Wednesday, 28th, i p.m. Cargo received at Kamo Coal Dep6t, Railway Wharf, until i p.m. , A COACH moota the Steamor at Whangarel Haads, and rans to Walpu. FAitKS— Whangarel, Mangapal, and Paraa Bdyi Saloon, 10a; Return, 15s. atoorago, 6s i Return, 10s. Whangarel Heads: ScJoon, 7a Bd | BtTi'cket o s must be obtained at u>o Office, which will bo open until after the boat leaves. KAMO OOLLMKY O-OMPANY (Ll/i,'iTKD), Agents. Offlo9i Ua, Queen-street, onuosite Firths Mill. "xTJ? OT- HELI ER S J>iMis£SW' time table. 4Mj§feS§§F F- s- TONGARIRO. MONDAY, TUESDA^THURSDAY, ANL Leave St. Helier's: Leave Auckland: 9 a.m. 11 B-™ ---WKDNKSDAYS AND SATURDAYS. 9 a.m. 2 p.m. 5 p.m. bP-m- Return Fare, 13; Children. 6d. ■vr c w M U rf I c THE TENAKO~K GALOP. THE TENAKOE GALOP (Second Edition Just Published). ALT, THE BAC'E ! ALL THE RAGE ! THE TENAKOE GALOP May be had of all Booksellers and Music Ware houses throughout New Zealand. /CHARLES LLOYD A^THORISED M AN E D E M x INmGSURV E YO r 1? years' Experience of Alluvial and Reef Mining. Confidential ADVICE given on. receipt ( 10a Cd and stamped cnvelopo, jddta!^. Reference: Any Resident of Coromunuei. December 22,1854.



Business Notices. j|j DWA R D BARTLI I, AROHJTKOT, '■■'"ifrTtßnp.v'H pmr.run-o:«. o!7khn-«itihc«slS JUST ARRIVED EX COPTIC FROM LONDON, ALBANY FOOD FOR INFANTS AND INVALIDS. Tho Albany Food has so rapidly grown into public favour that hitherto we have been unablo to keep puco with tho demand; but for the future (its success being assured) arrangements have been mado to keep the market always well supplied. The repeated inquiry for tho Food by thoso who have used it is the best guarantee of its excellent soothing qualities, and no house should be without a supply. E. MITCIIELSON & Co., A(i ENTS, 19, QUEKN-STKEKT. AUCKLAND. "jVTOUNT EDEN CARRIAGE WORKS. C. R ENS II A W (Late Carringo Builder to tho Right Hon. John Bright) begs respectfully to inform tho gentry and tho public generally, that ho lias Erected his NEW CARRIAGE WORKS IN Sunnyside Road. EDEN VALE ROAD, MOUNT EDEN. C.R. having bad 33 years practical experience of the trudo in all its branches, hopes to be favoured wilh asliarc of public patronage. New Orders, Repairs, &e.,&c.,entruHted to him will bo executed in Ilrst-Olass stylo, with promptitude anil dispatch. — Heraldry Work and Lottering dono on tho premises. Carriages, &b., Bought and Sold on Commission. inoto b at i V3T to ROTH'S PUBLIC HOT, COLD, AND SHOWER BATHS, Victoria- bthekt East. Charge—ONE SHILLING. Open all week dava horn 8 a.m. to 1) p.m., and SUNDAY MORN IN.GS from 6 till 10 a.m. Tho Bath-rooms are nil private, and supplied with every convon ionce, Turkish towels, tiesh and hair brushes, combs, respirators, soaps, &c. Select Bath rooms (private) for Ladies every day, at all hours, with femalo attendance, Ono Shilling and Bixpunco. Please note tho address—Victoria Btreet East, above the Greyhound Hotel, and next the Cheap Bedding, and Furniture Mart Auckland. N.B.—Barber In attond'anoe. WABNOCK BROTHERS, SOAP AND CANDLK MANUFACTURERS, COX'S CREEK, RICHMOND. OITIOB DURHAM-STREET, AUCKLAND. Cash Purchasers of ITallow. Wool, Sheepskins, and Bones. R W. A. DUGLEBY, M.R.1.8.A., ARCHITECT, &C. Offices : No. 7, Exchange Chambore, Queen street. X>IPE PLUMS ! RIPE PLUMS J Wholesale, ik Quantities to Suit purcitaseus, at SUTCLIFFE'S FRUIT DEPOT, VICTORIA-BTHKBT. CIOUSINS AND ATKIN havo oa Sale / sovoral Second-hand Buggies, Phaotons, and Dog Carts, light, and suitaulo for summer pbo. JH O W D fl N, • QUEEN-STREET. PIANOS. PIANOS. VIOLINS. &o. ' A*NOTHKR SHIPMENT OF HAAKE'S, MIGNON'S, AND RAPOLDI. J. H. considers tho Haake to bo tho bost Gorman Piano manufactured : tho Mionon tho noatost and bost llnishcd ; and tho Rai'oldi for appearance, tone, and durability, tho cheapost Piano ever oii'ered in this markot. A fow ilrst-claBS Violins and a good Second hand Piuno, and two Church Peuul and Pipe Organs, for sale. ' ifiOS. «|, JtIARBUTT, / HIAKUITAUTORBK Ur CORN BROO^IS, "tvoffi* TRADE | I£A PA I } MARK. TELEPHONE N 0...232. 1 L L ill THOMAS, Comer of Ijorno and Viotoria-Btrocta, Auckland East, MONUMENTAL, MARBLE, AND GENERAL ARCHITECTURAL SCULPTOR AND CARVER. Inscriptions Accurate and Bountiful. Monumenta, Tombs, Headstones, and every description of Stouo Work at tho Lowost Possible Prices for Town and Country pRO UN D LIMB. GROUND LIMB FOR SALE * BOUTHGATB 8 MAffURAN^HYDRAULIC GROUND In any qnantlty, for Concrete Paths, Floor* Collars. &c. (next to Btone flagging Ib un rivalled for durability and hard-setting Qualities). For tanks and other wel work it la a first-class material. B, KBANB, SOLE AGBNT, CUBTOMS-3TRKBT CHARLES RKBKETH.J IALHX. AITKKN, TTESKETH AND AITREN _O. are glad to Inform their Customers nnd the Public generally that having Bold the whole of their last year's Sieck of Clovers^etc., thoy »re In a position to OfTer an Entirely New Stock ■rriving per direct Bteamor Aornngl, from Lon don, and per Mall Stoamer from San Francisco, »b under, all current season's growth, consisting WHITE CLOVER (Trefoltam repeng) RED CLOVER (Trefoliurn pretens) ALSYKE CLOVER (Trcfolium hybrids COWGRASS (Trefolium perenne) SCARLET CLOVER (Trofoliiun Incarnatnm) TREFOIL (Medicago Bupulina) LUCERNE (Medicago mitiva) ALFALFA (Medicago Chiliana) TIMOTHY (Phleum Prateuis) CRESTED DOGSTAIL (Cynoaunw eristalart MEADOW FOXTAIL (Alopecurus pretensls) BHEEPS FESCUE (Fostuca ovina) WOOD MEADOW GRASS (Poa nemoralts) PRAIRIE (Bromns Sohroederi> DOOB GRASS RAT-TAIL (Sporoboluo olongatus) KYE-GRASS (Scleum perreno aempervlrom) COCKSFOOT (Dactylia glomerata) PURPLE and GRKEN TOP ABERDKSN TUKNTPS DEVONSHIRE GREY STONE, WHITB STONE, AND GLOBE1 TURNIPB BWEDE TURNIPS They are also Agents for tho Bonednst s« Manufactured by the Auckland Manure Com pany, Sydney Bonedust and Flour, Mineral and 3one Phosphates, Potato and Grass Manures, Peruvian Guano, Nitrate of Soda, and other Artificial Manures; Oats, Maize, Barley, Beans, Pease; Coarse, Fine, and Rook Halt, Cobra, and linmiad Cake: New Zealand Flax tntl Tow. etc. UTC HE R AND CO., FORT-ST, AND QUEEN ST WHAHF, STEVEDORES, RECEIVING AND FORWARDING AGENTS. WOOL STORED AND DUMPED TOR SHIPMENT. BALLAST SUPPLIED. QJUPBRIOK CORRUGATED TANKS, j. lTkean Has tot Sale a number of tho above, vrtth Tops, SfdyfoTuse, price 369, at his Shop, We lealey street Eas' (n«' doo" '° Crowthor a Stabioa). X Quantitlea of Spouting, Rldf?ln^ an* town Pipes always hi Stock, Voranda> Iron onrrSd at tte shortest notioa. Country orders SlHalwSy^oiTe his prompt Bttmtlca. U»* Waahara «JwaTfl on hand T aBWDBRSOM, HOUSIC. SHIP, SIGN, AND GENERAL OKCQRATIVa PAINTKB. ■pAPBBHANGINQS, W. PHILLIPPS & SON HAVE RECEIVED, EX LATE ARRIVALS 185—P ACKA6E S—lßs CONTATNINO 56,000 ROLLS OP PAPERHANGINGS, CONSISTING Or NEW PATTERNS For Drawing, Dining, Bed-rooms, gjgjlind Btairoase, suitable for tho Manß; ~*i Cottage. BEAUTIFUL DESIGNS, AICO BE3T VALUK KVKIi OFFERED IN PAPKRIIANGiNGS. 916—PACKAGES—918 SOKIMS AND HESSIANS PLATE AND SHKET GLASS. WHITE LSAD. OILS, TU. I il 1311ES, AND AJJL. TRADE SUNDRIES. VT, PHILLIPPS & SON, 85 ahd 97, Qdbbs-stbkbi.



mo PLUMBERS AND THE PUBLIC We baring imported a largo Pipe Cuttingam Screwing Machine, aro prepared to cutorßcrov all sizos of pipe up to 3-inch on tlio most reason able terras. PAUL AND SCHENK. Licensed Plumbors, Albert-street. Ty H. FENTON & CO. (by appointment to nia excellency thu governor), QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. W. H. FENTON, HENRY YOUNG, / TP\. LARGEST At t\. yvriivs. stock / T_J\ \ XIX / NEW \XY / NTX/ ZEALAND, \ 1 / HAT AND CAP MANUFACTURERS, BUIKIMAICKRS, HOSIETCS, AND GENTLEMEN** MERCERS. 4-° 000 WORTH OF FUHNI- X' QOOfi &O ; UVV T UItE & CROCKERY X/,O\JUV TO be sold regardless of cost, consisting of double andsinglo Iron llodsteada. Child's Cote, Mattresses and Paliasses. Spring Mat trassos. Wood Bedsteads. Washetands, Dress ing Tables. Marble Top NVashutands, Cheat of Drawers, Suiteß of Furniture, Tables, Chairs, Rocking Chairs, Walnut Collee Tables. What nots, Toilet Glaases, Fancy Toilot Sots, Glass ware, American Perambulators, &c, &c, &o. The abovo is n rare chance for parties about to furnish, and iB GENUINE, as I have sold my premises to T. and 11. Cookc, and must givo up possession in a mouth. *JT Note the address: JAMES BROWN, New Storcß, junction Queen and Groy streots. SCORIA ASH. SCORIA" IHf TO BUILDEKB AN;> CONTRACTORS. I am preparod to supply (or dollrer) from rhr«o Kings Scoria Pit, in any quantity. Coarse, Medium, and Sorconod. in Auckland Suburbs and Ouohunga. Orders oun b« loft with Jaa. Hackle, Coachbuildor, Vlotoria utreot; or th« undersigned. Onohunga, Jan. 9,1855. Wat. DKIBRLY. Phil. F. Hannken Chas. F. Hannken (Lato in the omploy of (Lato in tho employ at Messrs I*. D. Nathan Mre J. Smith, Draper, and Company). Queon-stroot). X>EG to intimate to thoir frlonda and the -'-* public gonorally, that thoy will, on SATURDAY NEXT, DECEMBER 20, Open thoso Promlsos in UP I" Ell QUEEN-STREBT, Now occupied by Moßsrs Smith and Caughey, with a LARGE and WELL-ASSORTED STOCK OF DRAPERY, CLOTHING, tec, ice, BOUGHT FOR CASIT, And hopo, by strict attention to business com? blnod with a long wholesale and retail oxperi onco, to morit a fuir sharo of Uioir patronage. All Goods marked in pjain figures, and at BUch prices that imst defy competition. Country orders will rocoivn prompt attontion. Parcels forwarded to all parts of tho North Island. HdNNKEN BROTHERS, DRAPERS, SILK MERCERS, CLOTHIKRB, No. 300, UPPER Q'JEEN-STREET (Lato Messrs Smith and Caui/hoy's Promises). '• fi A L L E D BACK. WKWMAIt XX T JJ OTE L, NEWMARKET. GEORGE 11. EASTON Bl'ks to notify to his old Friends and Customers and tho General Public that he baa resumed tho Proprietorship of tho abovo well-known and select Suburban Hotel, and that tho business Will bo conducted under his personal super vision, and on tho sanio lincß which caused his former rei/ime to bo so satisfactory, popular, and successful, and trusts they will again favour him with their kind patronage. TlEeljnion steam saw, mould ing, SASH, AND DOOR COMPANY (LIMITED). WHOLES ALE DEALKHS IN TIMBER, DOORS, SASHES, AND TURNERY. SUPPLIES IN WHOLESALE LOTS ( From Buah Mills, by direct dollvory at any Publlo Wharf in Auckland, BUILDING MATERIAL IN EVERX FORM, Including MOULDINGS. And from Mechanics' Bay Yard and Faotory, TIMBER, MOULDINGS, DOORS, SASHES, SPECIAL JOINERY, FRETWORK, AND TURNERY. IMPOBTANI TO BUILDERS, OONTRACTOBS, CABINETMAKERS, AND JOIXEBS, A SPECIALLY SELECTED STOCK OB JOINERS' TIMBER, From the Company's Tainia Mill, thoroughly seasoned and ready for working up, is always kept in Stock ai-Mechanics' Bay Yard, and eon be secured in Lots to suit Customers' requirements. IAIRUA TIMBER Is well known as the BEST JOINERS' TIMBER IN THB MARKKT STORAGE ACCOMMODATION Afforded BY ARRANGEMENT la MECHANIC?' Bay Yard. fIORTING-UP ORDERS Executed from Mechanics' Bay Yard with out delay. QUOTATIONS AND PATTERN BOOKS On application at MECHANICS' BAY OR CUSTOMS STltr |i MOBSON-STREET jl (^A3H AND DEFERRED EAYMENI J TAILORS, DRAPERS, MILLINERS, MANTLE AND HABIT-MAKERS, HOBSON-STREKT. We respectfully Invite attention to our Largt 3tock of ff OVELTIES for the present Season. Our Great Variety and Choice of the Be* Fabrics, with tho Skill and Talent we now em ploy, and tho great success of our efforts to pro duce Superior Garments, Perfect in Fit, and Unexcelled in Cut ond Style, gives us everj :onfldunce in lespeotfully soliciting the iavooi of a visit. ill Tweodß thorouehly shrank before being made up, and Fit and Workmanship Guaranteed. The IJororred Payment System has bean oirad to bo a great boon, by enabling thoal ;?ilh limited Incomes to proouie neceßsarles U bo easiest possible way. ALL GOODS ARK MARKED IN PLAIN FIGURES. Cash Customers receive 5 per cent. DlßCoari one siill 1 ins in the pound sterling) on all par call I 20s and INVITED, IPAMCABS PASS XHB DOOB,



TT EATING'S DOWDER, KEATING'S POWDER KEATING'S POWDER KEATING'S POWDER KILLS BUG 3 FLEAS MOTHS BEETLES. Tnis Powder is Quit* Harmless to Ani mal Life, but is unrivalled in destroying fleas, bugs, cockroaches, beetles, moths in hira, and every other Bpecics of insect. Sportsmen will Qnd this invaluable for destroying /leas in thoir dogßi'as also ladies for their pet dog 3. This Article iias Found so Great a Sale that it has tempted others to vend a so-callod article in imitation. Tho Public aro Cautioned that tho tins of the "genuine powder bear the autograph of THOMAS KEATING. KEATING'S WORM TABLETS KEATING'S WORM TABLETS KEATING'S WORM TABLETS A Purely Vegetable Sweetmeat, both in appoaranco and tasto, furnishing a most agreo able method of administering the only certain ronfedy for INTESTINAL or THREAD WORMS. It is a perfectly Bafe and mild pre paration, and is especially adapted for Children. Bold in Tins by all Chemists and Druggists. Proprietor: THOMAS KEATING, Louhos, HE COLONIAL MUTUAL LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY (LIMITED). AUCKLAND OFFICES : 139, QUEEN-STREET. DIRECTORS: Auckland.—J. M. Shera (Chairman), S. Thome Georgo, F. J. Moss, M.H R. Dunkdin—E. J. Spenco (Chairman). W. J. M, Larnach, C.M.G.. M.H.R.; lion. Georgo Mo- Lean, M.L.C.; Hon. Robert Stout, Premier, THE COLONIAL MUTUAL has added to all the ordinary forum of Asaurunco SEVERAL DISTINCTIVE FEATURES, and is tho only Colonial Life Ofllco which issues TONTINE INVESTMENT POLICIES. Tho "Absolute" and "Modified" Tontine Pollcioe of the Colonial Mutual secure advan tages not offered by any Foreign Company. Colonial Mutual Policies nre INCONTEST ABLE FROM DATE OF ISSUE, being en tirely free from obnoxious conditions a3 to travelling, residence, occupation, modo of life, or mannor of doath. H. S. H. LYALL. Secretary for NcwZaalaud. OLD-FASHIONED TEA may be ob tamed at 2s 4d per lb at Boulton's City aud Suburban Supply Stores, corner of Liver pool-street and Karangahapo Road. N.B.— Good Tea. Is lOd. Ti/T AL LI N~D IN E & CO", IIUTLAND-HTKEET, AUCKLAND, WHOLESALE FURNITURE MANUFACTURERS, Bog to inform Merchants, Shippers, Furnituro Dealore and tho Trade that, having orectod Machinery of the most modern description and labour-saving appliances, thoy aro no w prepared to MANUFACTURE ALL KINDS OF FURNITURE IN ANY QUANTITY, And on tho shortest notice WPUKMANBHIPAND MATERIAL GUARANTEED. T^ 'HAMESr~CAURIAU£) AND DKAX FACTORY. JAMES MACKIE, Proprietor, VICTORIA-STREET B.AST, AUCKLAND. Repairs of evory description in Wood and Iron neatly executed on the shortest notice. Springs mado and repaired. Always on Hand—A large quantity of Lamps, ulso Ironbark Hhaft.l and Spokes, Rod Gum Felloes, and Hobart Town Hardwood. N.B.— Onnnlrv Orrior. niinnt.iiallr attended to. DR E W & C O.'S, SEAMAN'S OUTFITTING AND JEWELLERY ESTABLISHMENT (Under Sailors' Rest). WHARF, AUCKLAND, And at Elizabeth-street, Melbourne. READ. READ. READ. Tho Far-famed Erhardt Hunting English Lover, in Sterling Silver Canes, at £3103 each. The World-renowned Rothoiliam English Lover, ill 10.3. Wallhiim Levers, £3. American Hunting Levers, in Rilvor Cnao.9, £2 Bs. Ladies' Gold and HivorGoodsat Unheard Prices. REMEMRKIt. RE.MKMBER. Every Watch Guaranteed for three years. Sent to any part of Now Zealand Poat Free A Competent Worknini: (;_(,i't on (lie premises '"i'-'fela(tei?6V\?. 1.. Il't%'st"oflico Order?1" f-'""™>. Noto the addrces— DREW & CO., WHARF, AUCKLAND. And Kr.i/..iiiKTii.HTiiKKT Mi.-r.unruN-K. "A'LfEHATlONS'and"Additions"oifovery _c\_dcscription in the Building Line, at Lowost Rates by J. M. Haslctt, Builder, l'ort-strect. Laud aud Estate Agents. C-or nsiioKD, • JJL» \J LAND AND MONETARY AGENT, 110, QUEF.N-BTHEHT (Adjoining B, Tonko and Co.'s). TELEPHONE N 0... 185. Bankers : National Bank of Now Zealand (Limited). Mortgages and Loans Negotiated. Rents and Interests Collected. Monoy Invested on First-olasa Securities with out charge. I Ketateß managed for absontoes. ' Valuatlous and Arbitrations undertaken, Nativo Lan.i ailairs spocially understood, 'onses to Lot and Proportica for Sulo placed on my list free of charge. Kvory description of landod property bought or sold to order. Large sums to lond on first-class aocuritlos. n I T V PROPERTIES. STORKS,—Boveral lar>;e ones In commanding nosit'ons: every Information on application. STOWS AND COMFORTABLE HOUSE in a flrst-olass leading position; both water and gas laid In; a fine opening for someone. ALLOTMENT, SHORTLAND-STREET-Large frontage and vory deep; splendid business site. Sites of this description (double front age) are very hard to obtain anywhere closo to Queen-street. This Bite Bhould at once com mand the attontion of persons requiring a irrand position so near the Post-office. BROWN-STREET, PONSONBY-A Capital and very convenient Six-roomed House almost new; nico allotment; pretty viow. Price. «25, with terms to suit. PONSONBY—Very pretty Seven-roomed Villa Residence (new) ;^as and wator; every con- NfiWTON," SYMONDS-STREET SIDE-Vory Comfortable Eight-roomed House (just tho sort of house there is so much inquiry for at present), closo to Queon-streot; gas and water; large allotment; nice viow, and dh-p;««. T 0 , KTi CONVENIENTLY - SITUATED 8 - ROOMED HOUSE, Victoria Avenue; rent, 14s per SEVERAL COMFORTABLE AND PLEA SANTLY-SITUATED HOUSES at low rents to good tenants, SUBURBAN pROPERT EB. ifflO -VERY COMFORTABLE 4-ROOMED COTTAGE, convenient dlstanoo from town; Mount Kdendistrict; every convenience, and nice allotment; easy terms of paymont. NORTH SHORE—Two nrst-olass Allotments, commanding a very pretty view, In rtipldly rising locality, olooe to the wharf, US 16s per «6u° FOX AN 3-ROOMICD HOUSE and good allotment, situated near Mr Morley's Store an the Great North Eoad. A ch&noo BOldora mot MOUNT EDEN. VIEW ROAD-Onp of tho Prettiest Houses in tbo district, built on an allotment 50 x 250, commanding a pleasant view • garden tastefully laid out, built and finished in a vory superior mannor; should bo Inspected to bo appreciated; contains five rooms, exclusive of cupboards and pantries. Price ow and terms easy. FIVE ACRES, flvo miles from town; northern asnoct: £30 per aero. This is tho property for an industrious man; terms to suit. TEN ACRES, samo as above. House to suit will be built on deferred paymont system, if SEVERAL 3 TO 7-ACRE SECTIONS, suitable for Market Gordons; good soil; convenient to town; good road frontage, 3i miles from town: great prospective value; easy terms. Money advanced to build with, repayable hv monthly or quarterly payments. £6M will purchase ONE of the NICEST SITES tot nGentleman's residence to be obtained noar Auckland; tho size of tho site M«T beßtt^ X(»Eo a d, T A K ood 6-roomed House on a Large Corner Allotment; O^L ADSTONE gSTATJ. IDs PER FOOT AND UPWARDS.-AU the Unsold Portions of that most conveniently situated property known as tho Gladstone Est Lte This Estate, situated so close to town, and from any portion of which the views are unsurpassed, is now Subdivided into Large Allotments, These allotments arc not 33x09, bat have largo frontages and still larger depth. Tho prices aro such that almost any person may obtain their own freehold at a nominal cost Phould terms be any inducement, tho owr<er ie prepared to accept a third ca3h, the balance to remain for 3 or S years at 6 per cent, tier annum. The inducements v;hich this pro portv offers to any persons requiring a nice Residence Sito or a Splendid Investment aro manifold. Fancy being able to purchase a Grand Allotment close to town for 10a per foot. Soil semi-volcanic, views unrivalled; within 5 mir.ut«s' walk of a railway station, trams to pass in tbo immediate vicinity, 'buses constantly; church and school convenient: gas and water mains within 100 feet of the pro perty ; post-offlce and telephone within a little distance; no clearing required. Plans ana every Information ma;- 6e obtained at the office of the underalgneo



Money. "VT O T I C E OF REMOVAL THE VICTORIAN LOAN AN! DISCOUNT AGENCY HAVE REMOVED TO OFFICES NEXT DOOR TO MR P. OLII'HANT, Solicitor, HIGH-STREET. j&*£*4\A\ A TO LENS In sums of from .*\llFlflf £50 upwards.—Apply Wm. S. Coiihrane, Cochrano's Auction Mart, 185, Queen- Btroet. MONEY TO LEND on Freehold Securities.—A. Buchanan, Solicitor, St. Mungo Chambers (opposite Bank of New Zealand). MONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage, of First-class Freehold Soourities. W. COLEMAN, Solicitor, National Insurance Buildings. MONEY LENT ON PROMISSORY NOTES, HOUSES, FURNITURE, &tt BILLS DISCOUNTED DAILY. MORTGAGES NEGOTIATED. JOHN wTeARDIE, Land, Commission, and Estate Agent, HIGH-STREET, AUCKLAND. MONEY TO LEND, in sums of £25 and upwards, at current rates of Interest. Apply to PETER OLIPHANT, Solicitor, High-street. MONEY TO LEND, at a moderate rate of intoiest.—Apply to JACKSON & RUSSELL, Solicitors, Shortland-street. ONEY TO LEND at current rates of interest—Laishloy and Jackson, Queen streot. T ONDON~~DSAN AND DISCOUNT •*-* COMPANY. HIGH-STREET, NEXT TO ATKINS PRINTING OFFICE, £5 TO_JI,OOO. This Company grants Loans on PERSONAL SECURITY, FREEHOLD AND LEASEHOLD SECURITY, FIRST AND SECOND MORTGAGES, or on any availablo soourity, repayable In WEEKLY OR MONTHLY INSTALMENTS, or In any way to suit tho Borrower. Loans may be repaid at tho rate of Sixpence per wook in the Pound. Bills Discounted at Current Rates. Jank of England Notes und Australian Bank Notes Bought. All communications Btrictly confldontlaL LONDON LOAN AND DISCOUNT CO., HIGH-STREET (Next to Atkins Printing Office). INDUSTRIAL anb PROVIDENT PER MANENT BUILDING, LAND, AND IN VESTMENT SOCIETY OF AUCKLAND, Corner of Qseon-street and Vulcan Lwu, INVESTMENT DEPARTMENT, Thli Society is now issuing: Ordinary Investing Shares, currying toll rate of interest and profit. Paid-up Investing Shares of £20 oaoh, oarnflng 7 por cent, interest (payable half-yearly) ana participating In proflto. DEPOSIT DEPARTMENT, Interest allowed on depesita for: 12 months ,_.__B per cent S months... ...5 Por oent, "borrowing departmWt?*- I'ho Sooioly advances on Approved Froshol* and Loaaehold froportyto the extent of three fßurtl'O of tho value. , , Borrowers may pay off part or the whole of their mor: at any time. Heduoe.l Tabloof Ratoo and »ny further partl culurs required may be obtained at tho Society s Omoee. qkqrqb fRASKR. Manager. UCKLAND PERMANENT CO OPERATIVE BUILDING & INVEST MENT SOCIETY. Office: 147, Queen-street. LOANS granted upon approved securities of Freehold or Leasehold Properties in sums of £20 to £0 000, principal and interest being repay ablo in instalments at tho following Reduced Rates for repayment of each £100 borrowed :— Repayments oxtond- p wp.,l, [Total Amount Ing over ™r vveoK- Repayable. t, s. d. £ B. d. lyear _ ..200 101 0 0 2 years .. ..10 10 108 6 8 3 years „ .. 14 7 113 15 0 4 years _ .. 11 8 121 6 8 6 years .... ! 1 ISO 18 9 8 years .... 7 1 117 13 9 10 years .. ■■ 6 3 162 16 3 And in tho same proportion for smaller or larger loans. DEPOSITS.—Tho Society receives Monoy on Doposit:—Repayablo at 7 days' notice, 5 por cont. per annum; repayablo in 6 months, 6 per oeut, per annum. JOHN BATGKR. Secretary. "m/jTONF.Y TO LEND, in Inrgo or email IVi ---^^«Ljf& toKEa Solicitor*, Vulcan Lanjh T ONDON MORTGAGE, LOAN, AND JLi DISCOUNT BANK. 60, BHORTLAND-STREET, Auoklakd (Offositb A. Clack & Sons' Wabbhoot»), And Llttlo Collins-street, Melbourne. LOANS ARE ADVANCED FROM £10 TO £1,000. Upon persons.l, freehold, and leasehold security, repayablo by Weekly, Monthly, or Quarterly Instalments, at Lowest Current Rates. Advances made on Furniture without removal, and all olosses of Merchandise. Loans Granted upon Life Poijciks, Leo Aoras, and Interests under Wills. BILLS DISCOUNTED AT CURRENT RATE?. Loans upon Deposit of Diceds. Repayment by Easy Instalments. forms gratis. All communications and Interviews held strlotly confidential. Bank or England Notes Changed. THE NEW ZEALAND HOUSE, LAND AND ESTATE AGENCY. MONEY TO LEND On Freehold or Leasehold Security, at current rates of ">t«^^ ALCOLMSON & DE LACY . High-Btrcet, Auckland. /CLEANLINESS ! TjICONOMY !! TTEALTH !! ! SECURED BY THE USE OF THE NEW DRY CLOSET SYSTEM (ROBERTS'S PATENT PROCESS). AGENTS FoR AUCKLAND: Musses E. Poktkr anh Co., Ironmongers, Queen-street. -IJOTICE OF REMOVAL. R BARTLEY, of Nelson-street, has Removed to the North Shore. Letters to be addressed to North Shore, or to the care of Auckland Timber Company, Customs-street West. T3EMOVAL TO NEW PREMISES. THE MUTUAL ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF VICTORIA !-,,«•<• REM.OY.Kn to their NEW PREMISES, rS AND 130, QUKKN-STBERT, NBXT T. AND S. MOHRIN. T. D. EDMONDS, Resident Secretary. 7^ f T S D A^ h E, VJT* COAL AND FIREWOOD DEALER, At Yard, Karangahape Road, or Ship's Side. Posts and Roils, House Blocks, and Shingles on gale. -VfORTII NEW ZEALAND FARMERS IN COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION, 69, Queen-street. PRIME WAIKATO POTATOES. Also, CHAFF FROM SHEAF OATS. THE MAGIC CLEANSER.—Everybody 'hoiild try this wondeiful discovery ii Soap and saving oC labour. By using Wahncc* Biios.' Extract or £o\v 5'J per cent, ol tin labour may he saved. It gives the clothes i wonderful whiteness that cannot bo equalled A groat saviDg to laundresses, etc. Sold by al Storekeepers.



Sporting £K(\C\(\ ADA MANTUA. f>KAAA t)UUU. ADA MANTUA. 3jOUUU. DU N E D 7~N~ CU P, ISBS. WILL CLOSE KEURUARY 2iTir, TO BE RUN FERRUARY 2Cxn, 18S5. W 10.000 MEMBERS AT 10s EACH. "SI 236 PIUZUS. DUNEDIN CUP ft JO Nominations. 196 Cash Awardß. O taFirst £1200 2 at£loo .. £200g USecond fiOO lat 50 .. 200g Third 300 10 at 25 .. 250g 85Starters (divide 10 at 20 .. 200g g ab't £10 each) 280 40 at 10 .. 4003 KNon-startera 40 at 8 .. 320 S (div. ab't £20 91 at 5 .. 450 o g each) GOO — .q g 19G £2020*3 H £2930 Each Ticket has Efeh't Chances, and can obtain a Prizo in each of the Eight Drawings. Please send P.O. Orders when convenient, and two staniDS for replies. READ THIS! Mil AimiTiAJi having retired from tho Bubl nosa, takes this opportunity of thanking the Public for past patronage, and respectfully re quests a continuance of that support for his successors, who will do their utmost to fifrnish their patrons with all necessary information. As a guarantee of their bona fides, investors can obtain Names and Addresses of the Three Principal Winners; Names und Addresses of Committee; and can also inspect Ada's Books at all times. ADA MANTUA Care of Lyons & Haut, Box 351. Post'Qfllce, Dunedln. AD A M B E D E' S CONSULTATION ON TIIE DUNE DIN CUP, 1885. 4,000 MEMBERS AT TEN SHILLINGS EACH. 110 PRIZES . 110 PRIZES ! Divided as follows: Ist Horse .. ..£SOO 2nd Horse.. .. 300 10 Prizes at £20 .. £200 3rd Horse .. ..100 10 Prizes at £15 .. 150 Starters, divided 200 50Prizosat£5 .. 250 Non-starters, div. 300 Total £600 Total .. £1400 ADAM BEDK would particularly draw Sub scribers' attention to tho fact that this Con sultation will be drawn as soon as full, in tho presence of the Press and a Committee of Sub soribors. Early application of Shares ehould bo mado by letter, enclosing Two Stamps, with exchange on Cheques, or by Money Order, Bank Notes, or Drafts. Registered Letters or Telegrams will not on any account be received. If Bank Notes are sent, please use two en velopes, one sealed and placed inside the other. P.O. Orders preferred when procurable It will greatly expedite business if an addressed envelope is enclosed with application. Address— ADAM BEDE, Care of H. N. Abbott, Box No. 2, Poßt-ofllcc, Auckland. £5,000. £5,000. 10.000 PROGRAMMES AT 10s EACH. FIDELITY COMPANY'S ANNUAL PROGRAMME ON THB DUNEDIN CUP. 10 HORSES and 115 NEW ZKALAND BONDS, Divided as follows— Istllorso .. ..£I3OO N.Z. BONDS. 2nd Horse.. .. 700 sat£loo _ ..£SOO 3rd Horse .. .. 300 10 at £50 .. .. 500 Others (divided).. 700 20 at £20 .. ..400 40 at £10 .. .. 400 40 at £5 .. .. 200 Total .. ..£3OOO Total .. ..£2OOO Total amount o Prizes..£s,ooo. Each Ticket has Six Chances, and can obtain a Prize in Each Drawing. Will Closo on or about Zlth February, 1885. Pleaso add stamps for reply and'result. US' Remittances can be sent as follows :— 1.-Cheques, P.O. Orders, or Bank Notes. 2. Make crossed cheques, with. Is add el for bearer, as "pTTfi£da,'BuV:&toart- Til.uy"oi?Ul!HiA'? person. If cheques or bank drafts are payable either to a particular person or to order, they will bo returned to the sender. 3. P.O. Orders may be sent, but they must be made payable to Fidelity Company only, and not to any particular person. 4. Registered letters or telegrams CANNOT bo replied to. Address only as below— FIDELITY COMPANI, Care of Alired A. Cameron's Box 251, Post-offl cc. Dnnedln. ■yrr haleboat race. AUCKLAND REGATTA. ANNIVERSARY DAY, JANUARY 29, 1885. At tho eolicitation of a number of his sup porters, A, WELLESLEY has opened a Con sultation on the above event. 600 Subscribers at 5s each, to bo divided as follows: First Boat .. £50 0 0 Fourth Boat .. £15 0 0 Second Boat .. 30 0 0 Fifth Boat .. 10 0 0 Third Boat .. 20 0 0 Others Divided 25 0 0 £150 0 0 Apply, by leter only, to A. WHLLESLEY, care of CHAS. V. ANDREWS, Tobacconist, Wollcßloystreet. WILL CLOSE JANUARY 27tu, INSTANT Educational mo PARENTS AND GUARDIANS. THE PARSONAGE, MANGAWAI. The Misses Tutin, in thanking the parents ana guardians of their pupils for the kind man ner in which they have expressed their satisfac tion of the care and tuition of thoir daughters, best to state that thoir pupils will reassemble on THURSDAY, January 29, when they will be able to receive more pupils, arrangements hav ing been made. Miss Tutin will bo at Cambridge House from January 20 lo meet her pupilsorsee anyono who wishes to call upon her, and will return with her pupils by the Ruby on the 27th. Terms, including music and singing, £25 per annum under 10, and £30 above. There ore two pianos and a harmonium for the use of the pupils. The Misses Turin's School is strictly a Young Ladies' Boarding School, not in any way con nected with the Government schools. N.B.—Forany pupils not remaining the twelve montns the terms will be at the rate of £40 per i] E N £3 I D~ E, UPPER SYMONDS-STHEET. MRS GLOVER will resume the duties of her Boiirding and Day School on February 2nd, in St. Sepulchre's School-room, which she has engaged till her premises adjoining her former residence are ready. She has also rented the house lately occupied by Mrs Analcy, near St. Sepulchre's Church, where she will ho ready ta transact school business on and after January 27th, from 10 till 12 a.m. Herb Schmitt's Classes will be resumed, TRAINING COLLEGE, WELLHSLEY-STREET. EVENING CLASSES. Engineering and Architecture, Drawing, Steam Engine and Applied Mechanics. Commencing TUESDAY, FEB. 3, 7 P.M. TEACHER-WALTER T. ROBINSON. " Board of Education "-First-class Honours Science and Art Department, London. R MAR TI N SWAL LO W, PROFESSOR OF MUSIC, 100, Gket-street, Terms: The Quarter of 12 Lessons paid in advance. ihouraweek 3 Guineas a week 1 Guineas 1 hour a week 5 Guineas Single Lessons One Guinea Each, MISS DONOVAN, Teacher of Piano forto, Pitt-street.—Mies Donovan will be prepared to receive her pupils on Wednesday, the 11th. Term commences. Vacancies for a low pupil!'. OIL AND WATER-COLOUR PAINT ING. Mr BALL has recommenced giving Lessons in.the above Arts. Terms of Mr Leech, or ol Mr Ball, Mount Koskill Road. EDUCATIONAL HOME for Young Children, Rut sell-street, Parnell. Board ing and Day School, conducted by the Misses Rogers. liv.ties resumed February 2nd. References to parcmts of pupils. ISS LITCHFIELD'S" School will re open on MONDAY next, January 19th —ISS. Grcy-slrcct. MISS J. O'HANLON, Artiste in over} kind of Artistic Work. Terms for Pupils including Material!,: Wax Flowers (per lesson) 23 Cd; Fruit do ,2s (id ; Imperial Marble Worl do 2g Od ; Leather Work do., 2s Gd ; Metalicai Lustre Painting do., 23 Gd. Not includinf Materials: Lace Honiton (Point and Roman) Silk Embroidery (pUin and raised), Crewc Wotk, Paper Flowers, Braiding, Beading Kaieod Wool Work. Seed Work, Shell Work Apy/inr.o &c Y eachls6dperlesßOn. MisßO'Han lon is prepared to execute any oHers prompt): and satisfactorily.-Address COOMBEBS Al! CADE, Queen-street.



Tenders HELENSVILLE RACES, JANUARY 29, 18S5. Tenders for Publipnn's Booth, with deposit of fj, Refreahmpnt Booth anil Cards, with deposit ol £i each, will be received by the undersigned up to January 22nd, 1885. THOS. F. HOLT, Hclcnsvillc. IVTEW ZEALAND POSTAL TELE ±I GRA.PHS. CONSTRUCTION OF TELEGRAPH LINE. TAUPO TO CAMBRIDGE. ! (Tenders are invited for tho supply and de ivery of 1 500 Poles (more or less), and delivery only of Material amounting in all to about 32 tons, for a Line of Telegraph commencing at a point twelve miles north of Taupo, and thence to Cambridge. Tenders addressed to the undersigned will bo receivable up to noon of the 19th day of January, 1885. Specifications, General Conditions, and all other information relative to the above can be obtained at tho Telegraph-oltlco, Auckland; Post-office, Cambridge; Post-olHce, Tauranga; Post-oflice, Taiipo; the Tolentraph-ofilce, Napier, and at the Goncral Poat-ofllce, Wellington. The lowest or any Tender will not necessarily be accepted. By order of the Commissioner of Tele graphs. C. LEMON, Superintendt. New Zealand Postal Telegraphs. Wellington, 29th December, 1881. mO BUILDERS. Tenders will be received until noon of WED NESDAY, the 21st inßtant, for tho Erection of a Villa Residence at Ponrose. Plans, &c, at No. 9, South British Buildings. EDMUND BELL, Architect. mO BUILDERS. Tenders will be received until noon of SATURDAY, tho 17th inst, for certain Altera tions and Additions to a Residence at Brunt wood, Waikato. Plans, &c, at No. 9, South British Chambers, and at W. M. Douglas, Esq.'s residence, Brunt- W°°d' EDMUND BELL, Architect. mO BUILDERS. VILLA RESIDENCE AT EPSOM. Tendors are invited until 4 p.m. on tho 26th P. F. M. BURROWS, Arciiitect, A.M.P. Buildings. (Over Goodson's.) "pkEVONPORT, NORTH SHORE, WELLS~BROS., CARTERS AND EXPRESSMEN. BRICKS. LIMK."iAND, SCORIA ASH, POSTS, RAILS. PALINGS, SANI TARY PIPES, &c., ice. N.8.-FENCING~DONE AT LOWEST RATES, ESTIMATES GIVEN. YARD OPPOSITBfDEVONPORT HALL. Board and Residence. BOARD AND RESIDENCE offered to 3 or 4 Gentlemen, or Lady and Gentle man, in a healthy and pleasant position : no children; terms moderate.—Apply to Mrs Taylor, 3rd house past Surrey Hills Store, Great North Road. MONA VIEW", Karangahape Road- Board and Residence offered to three or four Gentlemen, whero every comfort, cleanli ness, and attention may be relied upon. Terms, 21s per week, including washing.—Apply to Mrs Moncur, Mona View. References: Mal colmson and Do Lacy, The New Zealand House, Land, and Estate Agency, High-street. TTOVERIfOR BROWNE HOTEL, \JT HOBSON-STREET. Board and Lodging _ 20s per Week Single Room 25s per Week WELLESLEY HO USE (3 doors from Hobson-Btreet), Wellesley street West, Auckland, New Zealand, BOARD AND RESIDENCE. _ A Good Table kept, lofty and well-ventilated convenioncF'to ensure ffie oomFb"rV"Bi"DdaTOMß and visitors. Terms, £1 per week. M. MASON, Proprietress. Unlimited Number of I Will Positively Closo Subscribers at ss. I January 23, 1885. TAKAI'UNA JOCKEY CLUB HANDICAP. RUN JANUARY 29, 1885. A. NEMO'S CONSULTATION on tho above event, now open, to be divided as follows:— Ist House .. .. 4(fpor cent. 2nd Horse .. .. 20 per cent. 3hd House .. .. 10 per cent. Others (divided) .. 30 per cent. Early application for Tickets is necessary, as the time is very limited. A. NEMO, Care of F. TOMLINSON, Barrel Hotel, Parnell. W T II U~R E A D V , AUCKLAND MUSIC WAREHOUSE, 6S, QUEKN-ST., Bees to Announce the Arrival of SEVERAL CASES of MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS, &c, ex 8 s. Coptic and Oamaru, consisting of— VIOLINS. COPIES OF THE OLD MASTERS, FRENCH COPIES. YOUTHS' VIOLINS. Fitted with Ordinary Peos, or Wallis's Patent Holdfast Pegs, which are Highly Recom mended for tho following reasons :— They do not slip, they turn more cosily and regularly, they facilitate tuning in conse quence, they have a smoother hole for the string, and are more durable. THE ABOVE INSTRUMENTS have been SPECIALLY SELECTED TO MY ORDKRIN LONDON by an EXPERIENCED BUYER, cnabing n.e to guarantee that every instru ment will givo satisfaction, while the LARGE. NUMBER NOW IN STOCK AFFORDS A SPLENDID OPPORTUNITY FOR MAKING A SELECTION. FLUTES. COCOA WOOD, GERMA.N SILVER KEYS AND TIPS, SLIDE HEAD, ONE, FOUR, OR SIX KEYS CONCERT FLUTES WITH CASE 3 PICCOLOS IN D, E6, AND F PICCOLO AND FLUTE COMBINED, WLLAB FLAGEOLETS. IMPROVED BRASS CYLINDER FLAGEO LETS VARIOUS KEYS GLAEIONETTES. ALBERT OR BRUSSELS, 14 keys, and RINGS IX ANY KEY BRASS BAND INSTRUMENTS. CORNETS. TENORHORNS, BARITONES, TROMBONES, KUPHONIUMS, BOM BARDONS, DRUMS, &C. HORNS. POST HORNS, DRAG HORNS, ALPINE HORN'S BANJOS. DOBSON PATTERN, ENGLISH AND AMERICAN. PICCOLO BANJOS, with NICKKL Sii.VKKHOOP. BANJO FITTINGS. STRINGS SEPA RATELY OR IN SETS. GERMAN CONCERTINAS AND ACCORDIONS, BEST QUALITY ONLY. These are treated as MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS, each being examined and sent out in Perfect Order. Thoy must not. therefore, bo CLASSED with tho GOODS supplied by TOY DEALERS. A Large A rariety of tho above Instruments, in cluding the Patent Broad Keed Accordion, in So!id,Oak Case; Leather Straps-tlie Strongest Instrument of the kind made. ANGLO-GERMAN CONCERTINAS. ALL WITH SEPARATELY-FITTED SCREWED NOTES, and NEATLY COVERED BOX. VIOLIN CASES. MAHOGANY, ROSEWOOD, WALNUT, fitted with Spring Clasps or Hooks VIOLIN FITTINGS. STRINGS, PEGS, BOW HAIR, TAILPIECES, BRIDGES. CHIN RESTS, BOWS (Brazil wood, Ironwood. Snakewood, &c). MUTES, RESIN IN WOOD. CHINA and NICKEL SILVER HOLDERS. VIOLINCELLOS, FITTED WITH PATENT HOLDFAST PEGS. DOUBLE BASSES, THREE STRINGS MACHINE HEAD VIOLAS (TENOR VIOLINS), FITTED WITH PATENT HOLDFAST PEGS PORTFOLIOS. OLD STYLE COMBINATION PORTFOLIOS, MUSIC KOLLS, (7TILTS MUSIC CASE. THE DIGITORIUM. This REMARKABLE INVENTION materially assists any persoD to Play and become Perfect on the Pianoforte in an incredibly short time. PIANOFORTE FITTINGS. INSULATORS, TUNING HAMMERS, DESK HOOKS, &c. METRONOMES. ROSE WOOD, with Bell, Best Quality. Precision guaranteed. While thanking my friends and customers for the patronage enjoyed since commencing bnsiness, I hope, by pursuing the course hitherto adopted, to receive a continuance of their esteemed favonrß, which will at all tim3B have my careful and prompt attention. ARTHUR EAD V, 6S, QUEEN-STREIIT, AUCKLAND.



Amusements; A BBOTT'S OPERA HOUSE. Proprietor Mr H. N. AbbotJ. Lessee and Manager .. . .Mr Q. B. W. Lowia Directress .. .. Mrs G. B. W. Lowia TRIUMPHANT SUCCESS O£ the Celebi ated Tragic and Emotional Actress, MRS G. B. W. LEWIS, AND HER PKEMIER COMPANY. TO-NIGIIT! (Thursday) TO-NIGHT! First Production in Auckland of Marsdcn's Celebrated Society Comedy Drama, in four acts, CLOUDS! CLOUDS! CLOUDS! CLOUDS! Hon. Walter Randall (ex-Member ol Congress) Mr Harry Douglas Ralf Randall (a young New Yorker who has been to Paris) .. Mr Henry Hoyto William Wimberley (a gentleman from Chicago) Mr Wilson Forbes Fred Town (a gentleman of family on the confines of Bohemia) Mr Leonard St. Lawrenco Dr. Edward Lane (an iEsculapian ' on the sands of Jersey) .. Mr Alfred Rollo Mr Billy Buddies (an honeßt man) Mr E. D. Haygarth Mr Albery Sedley (a member of the V.M.C.A.) .. .. Mr Charles Thompson Robert (a Bervant) .. .. Mr Alfred Kolle STELLA GORDON (under a „,„,_ cloud) .. .. MRS G. B. W. LEWIS Dora Adair (who despises the past . and utilises the present) .. Miss Mary Weir Ella Randall (a New York belle, with a tendency to gush) Miss ChrißElo Poachy Gola Wimberley (a prairie flower, inDoeont and young).. Miss Tottie Young Misa Matilda Prim (a Jersey maiden, with a veneration for Dorcas) _ Mrs J. P. Hydoa Mrs Malvcrnon (who sympathises with youthful loves) Miss Mane Brooks Martha (an American help) MiBS Minnie Pullen Act 1., A CLOUD ON THE HORIZON. Act H., UNDER A CLOUD, Act 111., A BREAK IN THE CLOUD. Act IV., THE SILVER LINING. Mußical Director .. .. Mr H. Weinberg, jun. Prices—4s, 2s Bd, and Is. Box Plan at Lennox's. Day Tiokets at Abbott a ° 6' J. W. DODGE, Business Manager. T> H V S I OGNOMY. PROF. 0. G. HUGO, The Well-known Lecturer on Physiognomy* will deliver a Series of his Entertaining and Instructive LECTURES on the Art of Charac ter Reading in the Temperance Hall. First Lecture. FRIDAY next, Jan. 10, Sub ject-" Profiles." Second Lecture, TUESDAY. Jan. 20. Admission to each Lecture, Ib. The Discourses will be Illustrated by Dia grams and Public Descriptions of Character. Doors open at 7.30: commencing at 3 sharp. Every day after First Lecture Prof. Hugo will bo in attendance at the Ante room of the Lecture Hall to supply the pnblio T\ilh his Charts of Physical and Mental Character. gor Sale* -_ FOR SALE, an Old Established Grocery Business; low rent: long leaso, stock and fittings; about £150.—Apply A. H. Nathan. F~OR~SALE, pretty little Five-roomed House and Garden close to the Chora I tail.-Guy Trenchard, S3, Queen-street. FOR SALE, at Ellerslie, 2 acres in grass, level, double frontage.-Apply (by letter) to J. Brabazon, Mt. Eden. ' FOll SALE, a 10-feet Pulling Boat.— Apply H. S. Hall, Lower Queen-street. I7WRSALE, a G-ton Yacht, well found J and in good order; must bo sold; a bar gain.— Apply Star Oflice. *~1 FOR SALE, real good spring : cart Horse, guaranteed staunch and quiet— Apply to A. and R. Eaton, Commeroeatreet. OR SALE, 3-roomed Cottage and Allotment in William-street, near St. James' Church: price. £250.—Apply Boao Ertl.l •^YoKT'aijjEi, Mcuauiay-Bireoi,, v riraiuou JD Ho«3o, only £100; also, new 1-roomed House, £210, off Newton Road, a bargain.-H Partington, Land Agent. TCTOR SALE, a bargain, good Block of JP 4,500 Acres, one day's oasy journay from Auckland City; virgin soil; Bmtable for cattle or sheep run or for cutting up into farms. Also. several Properties, 25 to 900 Acres, in Taranakl District.—For full particulars JPPIY, to A. C. Fookos and Co., Licensed Land Brokerß, New Plymouth. ; "DlCHMOND.—Allotments for Sale, a Ji\) few minuteß from Tramway.—J. L. Boy lan, Boylan and Lundon. T> ENDALL PLACE, Edon Terrace, must X\) be Sold a Bargain. House of 6 rooms, well finished, and nearly new; Leasehold Allot ment; low ground rent. Price only £210.— Apply J. R. Randerson, Auctioneer, Queen-st ~D ESIDENCE, PARKBLL, FOR SALE, the comfortable Residence, the property of J. M. Dargaville, Esq., well situated at comer of York-street, Bradford-street, and Salisbury-Btreet. There are 13 Rooms, consist ing of very lariro Drawing-room. Dining-room, Nursery, best Bedroom, etc., with all con veniences ; splendid viow overtheharbour. The Grounds contain about One Acre, tastefully laid out with flowers and shrubs. Good Tennis Ground, in capital order. APPSAMUEL COCHRANB AND SON, ■ Auctioneers. OH SALE (Symonds-street), a Large Leasehold Allotment, 60 x 125, near the Choral Hall. Rent, only £30 per annum. This allotmont, owing to its position and aIOBO proxi mity to Qucon-Btreet, is admirably Bltuated for a gentleman's residence. Prico, £150. Terms can be arranged.—Malcolnmon and De Lacy, The New Zealand Houso, Land, and Estate Agency, High-street FO It S A L B, GENERAL STORE AND BAKERY. The above Business, situated in a populous district close to railway station, within 30 miles distant from Auckland, is now offered for imme diate disposal. The premises are held on lease at a low rental, with several acres of good cul tivated ground. There is a profitable trade doing, and satisfactory reasons can bo given for the owner retiring. Value of stock about £300. and to an approved purchaser can be arranged. CocTnbe's'3 Arcade. Queen-street Tj^Oß SALE, 3 fane Boats, euitablo for JD Sailing or Pulling, having everything complete; must be sold.—Apply City Bath. keeper. OR SALE, a Saddlery Business, doing b. good trade in the rising townßhip of Te Awamutu. For further particulars apply to H. Brace & Co., High-street, or G. D. Hunter, Te Awamutu. OR SALE, a Bakery, doing a good trade in Waikato.—Apply JRobert Lamb, 35. Queen-street. I^_ N SALE, Ground Mortar (delivered in town or suburbs), 200 casks Portland Cement, Plaster of Paris, Fireclay (by ton or lb>. Fire Briokß, &c—B, Jenkinson, Builder. Lorno stroet FOR SALE, 2 5-roomed Cottages in Edwin-street, Newton, with briok wall, picket fence in front; also, a new 5-roomcd Cottage in Norfolk-street. Ponsonby. Owner leaving district.—For address. Stab Office . ÜBURBAN ALLOTMENTS. — For Private Sale, Eight Allotments fronting the Richmond Avenue; prico reg aired, 40s the foot.—Alfred Buckland. miNSMITH'S and Plumber's Business I for Sale, situate in a prosperous township; capital opening for an industrious man with a little money.—Apply to E. Porter & Co., Iron mongers, Auckland. ' T=| 1) V O~N PORT. FOR SALE—A splendid Six-roomed House within 3 minutes' walk of Devonport Wharf: also, Bovoral small Cottages. — Apply R. & It. Dudcr. IflOR SALE, Now Carriages, First-class ' Ladies' Phreton, Doir Cart, medium-size Delivery Cart, and Strong Station Waggon.—W and E. liaatcn, Coachbuildors, Wakefield-fitreet OR SALE, Buggies, as follows:—1 Telescope(hoodcd), 2Singlo Seats (hooded), 1 Turnover Seat; also, Waggons, Spring Carts, etc.; several Sets of good second-hand Buggy Harness.—Apply Thames Carriage and Dray Factory, Victoria-street. TjTOR SALE, a new 10-roomed House.— JD Aprly H. Rogers, Lincoln-street, Pon. souby. ■ OR POSITIVE SALE, a nice little Farm of 40 acres, part in grass, all fencod and an eight-roomed House upon it; 3 mil* from Railway Station, and 11 miles from town; also, a good Farm at Whangaiei, 320 acres, nearly all fenced in, part in good grass, and part bush, good Cottage, Outbuildings and Orchard; the sheep and cattle can leithcr be taken at valuation or otherwise; a low price will be taken for the lot.—Apply to John Soppct, Houso and Land Agent, No. 8. Queen-Btrcet. TTkEVONPORT. FOR SALE—Choico Allotments situated on tho Vauxhall Road, -with magnificent view, good frontage, and within easy distance of steamer. Price very low: terms easy. — For full particulars apply to Lilewail Bros., Houeo and Land Agents, Poat-ofllee Store, Devonport. OTEL FOR SALE.—Tho undersigned are instructed, in consequence <t the 111 ---uess of the proprietor, to offer for immediate eale, tho Jtcehold of the old established Exchange Hotel, Onehunga. Terms very easy. Particulars on application to the Pro prietor, or J. M. Si. i. Mowbray, La*; Agents, Auckland,