The Auckland Evening Star.

■00Oh XXVI.-No'^49G

AUCKLAND, N.Z., MONDAY, MARCH 2, 1885

PRICE: ONE FENNY.



■blppbu 3 — TTJAniifTc MAILSTKAM• "JSSSSSS^? "■IKS OK AMERICA. VIA HONOLULU. I'O OBKAT BBITAII*. . i r,nmii-»H.;ii tho Govorninonto Of aJor.'wic^n^ml Wew Uonih Walea. hnnkod through to Liverpool j!L- Date of Date of .UAuaet Tons. Sailing to Sailing to ;Bteanior» *« Sydney 'Frisco. On or about ISSS. Citron.... $jgsig&, ii£S!« ftSEita"""'.::: sslaeui aeu*. FARES v- SS3GSi»Si-*»«— gg a|99rt£o «— — — —•*••*""■"""*"" *" Bor PvUrPan^a.by Paclflo Mall S.S. Co.'s 'Wh^Dlng Ordora will bo lasuod aftor I p.m. 0 , the day Moro tho sailing of stoamors tor Sar ■jSttt" rates and all othor information ipply" brown CAMPBELL & CO.. T^w Qncon-Btreot and Shortland-atroot. "~~~~Z ] -~ TTUION STEAMSHIP Iftf'C^ \J COMPANY OF NEW 'jf.S@dk ZEALAND (LIMITED). Jl) " TIME TABLE.-Mahcii. "(YlASi' PORT 3 Ifrom Marnikaq). ~£m. I D»e of Sailing. j ffgg H -S7~ [Tuoß.. 3.10 o.ui. 1 8.10 a.m. Kf w I On arrival of mail I - !~--SSsnwKir NAPIKK. WELLINGTON "SrrmOTN KAND PORT CHALAUCRS '*' (from Anokland). £J0 | Friday, 0, noon j - &U I Thurs., lJ I npon__l ZL _ —gnM^OUKNK mt MM. STiilu 5 I Friday, G. noon I - iT.iwKRA I Thurs., 12, noon I - ~ FOR SYDNEY. Uilliroirß' ' Tnoa.. 10.5 p.m. I — TOR SUVA AND LKVUKA. 1M0n.,9,5p.m. I - FOR RUSSELL. ff.»in I Tups.. 3.5 P.m. t -._ ; FOR DUNEDIN. jj^; I Mon.. 2.1 P-ni. I - "(Soo mnat be booked and alongaldo TWO HOUte Wore advortlßod time of departure. PaMOTTiokets must bo taken at tho Com ■irtOfflce (Auckland Branch), corner of Pallia CnßtomMtreotß. ARIENT LINE JKjHor Pndor contract with the Nnv *m^Bß^ South Wales Govornmont for *ffXtag°sfeat Bshlpß belonging to the JS t oS. sni the Paclflo Co. w«l leave mm «d MELBOURNE on the under indKAI'LESi- _ - gtaunat. From Sydnoy. From Molb'urne OMBT " . April 11 AprUl7 oSown: April2s May} iflgrrmu May 9 May 15 "" A^d ortnlghtly theroattor. Thwwih tares to London, £U2 to fi7S. Sn nocuro Bpoclal advantegea by tStough from Now Zealand. Second". dan TOfflangtn by Orlont Bteamor are provided n^pfScii.- Dm aSbtded to bringing out Friends and Hstotini&j'JTOWinont of the paasago-money *a&aM£i»TURN TICKKTS, available for JlmuUa. its Issued at the f allowing ratou «atmm - - - - fil" plffifl BOOKKD THRO'UGBTtO LON -oONMitali.:,edßotoß. OF ' HEW ZEALAND (LIMITED), Agents In New Zealand. ~"7V~r"k3TEAM TO LONDON «WHBL*PENINSULAR&bRIBNTAI. FOR I-ONDON DIRECT , ■. (Via Colombo). Leave Leave Bteamflr. Sydney. Melbourne. —; v" ■ 1885: I^ST tauojos Mar. 6 March 12 gEK::::::::::.. *%* jg^,- MMTJ'.'.'.'.'.!.'.'."!!.'.".. AprU iJ April 21 Alttthenoeforward every alternate week. Pusengers and cargo booked to London, Mar •etllea, laly. Egypt, India, China, and Japan it moderate ratos. . , Betnm Tickets leaned both to first and second da* passengers at especially low rates. Cheap tsmai accommodation can bo obtained In tnla Company's vessels. Pwengera booking at Auckland aeeure ■poclal savantoges. For til particulars apply to CRUfCKSHANK & CO., 18, Queen-street. Auckland. A?ssHl_ 6; VTOKTHKKN STEAM BWR^ J3I BHD? CO. (LIMITED). |K)^4 Tniß Tabia-March. Ka^Si (Weather and other Clroum |r"^***^a Btanees Permitting). ft FROM QUKEN-STRBKT || WHARF, 10THB HOT LAKKB, TERRACES. AMD , 6KYBKKS (VIA TAURANGA). SI QOIOKMT, OHKAPBBT, AND KABIKBT KOUTB. . fmriifa can avoid the tedious and rough IWtand Jaurnoy by talcing passage In the Kortlißni Steamship Company's new and fast Itetoerj Clanoman and Wellington, whloh WtAuokl&nd alternately every Monday and Itanday.at 7 p.m., arriving at Tauranga at 0 totockon tha following morning, when a Coach Mdm mall oontraot leavoa immodlatoly after WMMt for the Hot Lakeg, pasaing through S-Veaey Stewstt Settlement, arriving at OUmemtti at two p.m. same day. WBUOaAKQA AND BAY OF PLENTY _-•'■• PORTS. jmUMtR, | DATB PIT BAILISS. Wtagton I Monday, 2,7 p.m. WaHnaton | Thursday. 5, 7 p.m. •■ ~' ' 1 Oonneota at Tauranga for Opotlki ItaKtai and Bay of Plenty Ports every : _ I Tneaday. IjtBOMBa. WHAHBAROA. ANII MOWqQNDI. gjwnaa | Monday, 2,7 p.m. hBGBEAT BaRBIKJI, TBYrilltNA, X'OUT FITZ ■J' HOT. AND WnANOAPARAPAItA. 'Sdg_J_Every Saturday, 8 a.m. 7~ TO Wbanoauei, Whanoaiski Hbads, and :-'_j" j Mangapai. !jj!!"WC I Kvary Tcasday, 8 p.m. '■"S WaiKSABEI, WBANaARBI IIKADS, AND ■ J_ ' ' • Paiwta Bay. jgjwgor | Bvory Friday, 6 p.m. . >0B MgRCOHY BAY AND TAIKOA. "*»5 I Bvery Monday and Thursaay, 7 ~L.: ' I P.m. "» Whanbarbi and Whanoabri Heads Wj*l™B vssspngers and cargo for Waipu). »uoach meets too Bteamer on arrival to oon- BWwwgera to Waipu. *BOM WhANQAKBI TO AUCKLAND (From Railway Wharf.) !sp«Kor I Monday, 2,5 p.m. Igngton | Wednegday, 4, 6 p.m. !■'». ->BOM MANUKAU.1 Zg^AITARA AND NEW PLYMOUTH. jigle and Qairloch, aa per advertisements. ■<_! FOR HOKIANGA, Ajjjtffler fortnightly (as per advertisement). Js?_anßt be booked and alongside tho JSJJjjy:* p.m. piompt. None will be received "» uiAt hoar. hwS?'Tlokota muat be taken at tho Com itrSSS?l Ti ftaeen-Btreet. Auckland. TICKETS. - During the jTS" Jf January and February same will bo JH* « Eaduood KaUa, available for Return B»wo«,MMcn-1885 ---«j Wellington or Clanaman for Walwera jj«l Saturday, at 2 p.m., returning evory 7 ft.m. ] A&r Q s- COROMANDEL. SCOTT, MASTER. , "w«A«^]ana, Leaves CoYomEtuJßli i < ■ %*• March. *««*J:i,lJa« o ftitj,(. jfjjn, Thursday,s,l3noon WauUm,?.* »v Botadfly, 7, H noon Sot-r"™ ptoor olioumßiancaa pm-mlstlng. a^f^tosMpptng, oanylng.or din *ftffS?»rtoallTßd Vrtthontflhliinlni! note, ecfl wia^T 11» hour of advertfaedilme of ds- on boatd. i^-nnHE B.S. NEPTUNE jßttjjftjk JL will leave Helensvillo wHKM' Friday, after arriv.l of '\tHo™^?I 8! llai "' toT Bafley, Pahi, #lft W WWt ? every Stttirday morning for Wftpi^r tW» carrying paßsengera and kiSWu**! J. & A. McLKOD.



JL-^X^r rpilE EASTERN AND |iiSs*BiiS|£AUSTrvALIAN STEAMSHIP (LIMITED!. LINK OF STKAMERS FROM SYDNEY TO CHINA AND KASTKRN PORTS. The Steamers of this Lino (all of which aro of the highest class) leave Sydnoy regularly every four weeks. For nil particulars, apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agonta. Cjucon-atrcot, Auckland. ~....'; J>kldks[ S« B. WAITAKI, ,^Bs^|MM^iij tons register 120 h.p.. will *m2L&Ma&&P be despatched to WHANGARKI, WHANHARM EKABB, MANGAWAI. AND PARUA BAY, as followß :— TIME TABLE FOR MARCH. Fuom Auckland: Evory Tuesday and Friday, 8 p.m. From Whanqarki : Ihursday, sth, 10 a.m. Saturday, 7th, 12 noon Thursday, 12th, 5.15 p.m. Monday, ICth. 5.45 p.m. Thursday, 19th. 10 am. Monday, 2Srd. 12 noon Thursday. 26th. 4 p.m. Monday, 30th. 5.45 p.m. Cargo received at Kamo Coal Depot, Railway Wharf, until 4 p.m. A COACH moots the Steamor at Marsdon Point, and runs to Waipu. Cahoo. — For Waipu and Marsden Point Furioht must bo Prepaid, and for VVlmngarol Heads, Mangapai, and Parua Bay Payaiilk on Delivery. All dolivories will bo made on the wharf or other UHual landing plnco at risk of Consignee Tho Olllco will bo opon for issuo of Passengor Tiokota until live minutes before advortised timo of leaving. KAMO COLLIERY COMPANY (LIMITED), Agents. Offlco--14A, Quoon-at, opposite Firth'a Mill. JK-_«r_#- "VATAIUKU AND ONE .issSSEsof Vt hunga steam /fS^|i^^^NAVIGATION CO. (IdHITBDI TIMK TABIiK.-S.S. MANBKAU. Leave Ouehunpxi i T^ave Walufcu I March, ISSS. 4-Wed., 8 a.m. 4-VVed., 12.80 p.m. S—Thursday, 8.30 a»m. 5-Thursday, 1 p.m. 6— FrldaylforMonukau Heads), 8 a.m. ~ 7—Saturday, 10 a.m. 7—Saturday, 2.30 p.m, a—Monday, 11.30 a.m. 9—Monday, i p.m. 10—Tuo8day, 1 p.m. — 11—Wod., 2 p.m. 11—Wed., G a.m. — 12—Thursday, 7 a.m. IS—Friday, 4 p.m. — — 14—Saturday. 9 a.m. 16—Monday. G a.m. 16-Mouday, 10.30 a.m. 18-Wod.. 7 a.m. IS-Wed.. 11.30 a.m. 19—Thursday, 7.30 a.m. 19—Thura.. 12 noon 20—Friday(forManukau Heads). 8 a.m. 21—Saturday, 9 a.m. 21—Saturday. I.SO p.m. 23—Monday, 10.30 a.m. 23—Monday, 3 p.m. 25—Wod., 12.30 p.m. 20-Wednesday, S p.m. 20—Thursday. 3 p.m. — 27—Friday, I p.m. 27—Friday. 7.30 a.m. — 2S—Saturday. 9 a.m. 30—Monday, G a.m. 30-Monday, 10.30 a.m. Weather and other circumstances permitting. All freights payable bofore delivery ot eooda. J. BARR BROWN. Managing Director. 1 LINE jd%JLJE£gSL» 0F PACKETS TO NEW ZEALAND. Owned by THE SHAW, SAVILL & ALBION SHIPPING CO. (Limited), 31, Loadenhall-stroet, London. The above lino of ships are regular traders to til tho principal porta in New Zealand. They ire clipper anipß, classed Al at Lloyd's, and oommanded by experienced masters. The bill of fare Is most substantial, and of the best luality. and the accommodation roomy and 1 wnveniont The undersigned are empowered to grant passages from London to Now Zealand, pay nent for which havo been guaranteed In the lolony. Return ships to London also leave at llmost regular intervals. Full particulars on application to L. D. NATHAN & CO., ) ARTHUR HEATHER, VAgenta. CRUICKSHANK & CO.. J jtv- -> CITEAM TO THAMES, jhPSß^m O Connecting with River jgßbßyfesteamerg for STIRLING #PIsSP fWORTH,OHINEMURI.WAI- TEKAURI. WAIHL_ TE AROHA GOLDFIELDB, MORRINBVILLE, WAITOA PLAINS, AND GRANT AND FOSTER'S SETTLEMENT. TIME TABLK 3JB. ROTOMAHANA, P.S. ENTERPRISB No. 8, and ANNE MILBANK. FROM AUCKLAND. I Rotoma- I Enter- I Anne I hang. I prise. I Mllbank. Mon.. 213 p.m. I 11 p.m. — Tueß.. 312 p.m. I — — Wea., 414 p.m. 112 p.m. - Thurs., 5 I p.m. — — Fri., 5 4.30 p.m. 12 p.m. — Sat.. 7 5 pm. — — ~ FROM THAMES: I Rotoma- I Enter- I Anne | hana. | prise. IMilbajak^ MoiT 2lßa.ni. ' I — I — Tues.. 31 7 a.m. I 7 p.m. I - Wed. 418 30 a.m. I — I — Trnure., 51 8.30 a m 9 p.m. | — Fri., 61 9 a.m. — I — Sat. 719.30 a-m. [11 p.m. I — No oargo received for Rotemahana within aalf-an-hour of advertised time of leaving. Not rosponoiblo in Shipping, Carrying, or Uscharginu Live Stook. GEO. FRASER. Agent SUPERIOR CORUGATED TANKS. J. L. KEAN Has For Sale a number of the above, with tops, ready for uso, price 355, at his Shop, Wellealey street East (next door to Crowthor's Stableß). Largo Quantities of Spouting, Ridging, and Down Pipes always in stock. Verandah Iron curved at tho shortest notice. Country orders will always receive his prompt attention. Lead Waahera always on hand. - I L L I A M THOMAS, Corner ot Lome and Vlotorla-etreete, Auckland East, MONUMENTAL. MARBLE, AND GENERAL STONEMASON, ARCHITECTURAL SCULPTOR AND CARVER. Inscriptions Accurate and Beautiful. Monuments. Tombs, Headstones, and every description of Stone Work at the Lowest Possible Pi-inna for Town and Country "D ETIRING FROM BUSINESS. A REAL CLEARING SALE. NO SHAM. W. Eyre, VICTORIA-STREET, Who has now been in business for 21 years, ia about to rutiro, and will offer hia STOCK AT LESS THAN COST, When ho trußta hia old Frienda and the Publlo of Auckland will embrace the opportunity of securing some of THE BARGAINS, For in fact the Gooda will be GIVEN AWAY. GIVEN AWAY. THE STOCK MUST BE CLEARED OUT IN A COUPLE OF WEEKS, To make room for a tenant. A FEW QUOTATIONS OF PRICES will give an idea of the IMMENSE REDUCTIONS CLARK'S SOOyd REELS, la the doz; usual price, 1b Gd DRESS BUTTONS, la per grosa; usual price EXTRA SUPERIOR WHITE SOCKS, 6d per pair; U3ual prico, Is MEN'S B.C. and WOOL SOCKS, from 3d per 1 isnvnq RIBBONS that cost from 9d to Is 6d J>3B p Ye? ya?d, will bo given away at 2d per yard A LOT OF BEST HOYLE'S PRINTS, coat 6d a OF LADIES' TRIMMED A B^RAW HATS 0 at 15s, that were 30a; 8 a Se otTnwty of untrimmed A HATSAS> BONNETS, Newest Styles, at Bd each. Milliner*, Dressmakers. &c.. will find tbia a rare I opportunity of buying LACES, TRIMMINGS, LININGS, BUTTONS. &c, &c, AT A MERELY NOMINAL COST. SALE NOW ON. AND WILL CONTINUE FOR TWO WEEKS.



Business Notices. MltS BOYLE^ MID WIFE, Bega to intimate to tho Ladlea of Auckland and country districts that she is propared to receive patients during tholr necoucuoment at hor residence, Fornleijth Villa, Fernloigh-stroet, Ponsonby. Ijulina wishing to como to town from country districts would do well to avail Ihemsclvou of Uhs quiet retreat. Mrs 11. hopes by civility ttrul strict attention to tho require ment ot her patients to. merit a fair Bhare of patronage. C A R B I N US S, •BROKER. HOUBE, LAND. ESTATE, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGKNT, TEMPLK CIUMIIKHH, OI'I'OSITK " IIBKALD" Okkick, Quukn-htiuckt. O II N B A I N, COMMISSION AGKNT AND FACTOR. City Chamukkh, Vulcan \.\sk. rents and dkbt3 collected. V^ H^ I T E^ .„• TAILOR AND IMPORTER. VIOTOBIA-BTIIIUCT, HusJußt received and opened up. ex To Kapo, direct from Glasgow. 3 CASES OF SEASON'S GOODS, comprising all tho lntost doaigns in Tweoda and Worsteds. Moro Shlpmonta to Follow. EVERY LADY HER OWN DRESS MAKER. MESDAMES POWNE & BACON, FANCY WORK REPOSITORY. 255, QUEEN STREET, AUCKLAND. AOENTB FOB BUTTERICK'S CELEBRATED LONDON AND NKW YORK CUT PAPER PATTERNS. All Uio Nowoßt Stylos by every moll. Fashion Books from a ponny. Lessons given In Crystoloum, Lusterine and Poonah Painting, Wai Flowora and Fruit, Parian Marble, Maoramo, Point, and Uonlton Laco, Leathorwork, &c All materials for the above. rfiHAMES CARRIAGE AND DRAY A FACTORY. JAMES MACKIE, FnorKiiTOß, VIOTORIA-BTREET B.ABT, AUCKIJLND. Rep&ln of svsry description In Wood and Iron ne*tly executed on the shortest notloa. Springs mads and repaired. Alwaya on Hand—A large quantity of Lamp), »lso Ironbark Shafts and Spokes, Red Qum Foiljoa, and Hobart Town Hardwood. N.B.—Conntrr IW.r. tiimolu.ll. attuulad to. TELEPHONE, No. 808. GO TO BATH to ROTH'S PUBLIC HOT, COLD, AND BHOWKK BATHS, Victoria - street East. Charge—ONE SHILLING. Open all week duyi from 0 a.m. to 9 p.m., and SUNDAY MORN INGS from 6 till 10 a.m. The Bath-roorai aro ill private, and supplied with eTory conven ience, Turkish towels, flesh and hair brushes, oomba, respirators, soaps, Suj, Seleot Bath rooms (private) for Ladles evory day, at all hours, with female attendance, One Shilling and Sixpence. Ploaae note the addreas—Victoria street East, above the Greyhound Hotel, and unit the Cheap Bedding and Furniture Uurt tnoklan* V.B.—Barber In tttanduiee. f{ ORD O N HOUSE (LATE DAMPIER'S). WAKEFIELD-STREET. H. Gordon begs to inform tho public that ha has opened the abovo promises with a well and carefully selected stock of General Drapery, Millinery, Hosiery, &0.. Imported direct, that will be ofTerod at pricoa which will merit a eharo of your patronage. For good valuo Inspoot tills stock. Equalled by Fkw. Excelled ny None. New goods to arrivo ex Doric, now duo. TMT R T. L. WRIGHT, SURGEON DENTIST, Will bo prepared to rocelvo Patients at his Promises, TOP OF SHORTLAND-BTREET, On and after MONDAY, 2nd FEBRUARY. Hours of Attendance—B km. till S p.m. DR. WRIGHT begs to intimate that, for the convenience of hia patient*, he will attend daily for Consultation, from 12 till o'clock, at the above address. MURCHIE, Tailor, who leavos • for England on the sth March, roqueeta that all accounts against him bo Bent in, and that all outstanding accounts owing bo paid on or before the 23rd lnnt. •iBUHIB-KVIiaNAAI *8 'ON 'HHINIVa HAIIVHOOSd TVUHNSO UNV 'NOIB 'dDHS 'BSnOH 'JIOBHgaMg _H JL T> h R N E L L. pREAT (JLKARING QUT gALE OF DRAPERY, CLOTHING, MILLINERY, AND FANCY GOODS. In consequence of Partnership arrangements, our BTOCK MUST BE SOLD AT ONCE: All Goods masked in Plain Figures, and Sold for Cash Only. Salo will Commennoon SATURDAY NEXT, 21st INST. • j. a. b E ° w "■ MANUKAU ROAD, PARNELL. R W. A. DUGLEBY, M.R.1.8.A., ARCHITECT, &O. OrriOßS i No. 7, Exchange Cliambere, Qneen- Htreot. TMPORTANT PUBLIC NOTICE. REVOLUTION IN THE GROCERY BUSINESS. SAVE TEN PER CENT. BY BUYING AT THOMPSON'S, THOMPSON'S, FOOT OF GREY-STREET. The Question la-How can we offer this Special Advantage? WeU. we Buy for Caah. and wo Sell for Cwh, and our Motto is Small Profits and Large Returns. PURE BLENDED TEAS at Is Bd, 2a, 2a 4d, and 2« 8d per lb. THE BEST THE WORLD PRODUCES, 2a lOd per lb. 10 or 121b. PARCELS of the above TEAS less 2d per lb. ReductKn ORIGINAL 121b. BOXES, 15a, 17a 6d, 22s fid, and 255. EVERY ARTICLE IN THE GROCERY BUSINESS LOWER THAN ANY OTHER HOUSK. TRY US. TRY US. OUR PRICES ARE THE LOWEST, AND QUALITY IS OUR LEADING FEATURE. Note thb Addbess — A. B. THOMPSON, FOOT OF GREY-STREET (three doors below Cook-atreot). G— r~f I & v &i> % - COAL AND FIREWOOD DEALER, at Yard Karangahape Road, or Shlp'a Side. Pot M'™ House Blooka. ana Bhlnglee on oftlo i



/GROUND LIMB. GROUND LIMB FOR SALK' SOUTHGATS 8 MAHUKANGI HYDRAULIC GROUND ROOHK LIMK. > In any quiintity, for Concrete Paths, Floor* Gollura, «co. (next to Btono llaggiug 1b un riviillert lor durability and hard-Batting qualities). For Innka anil otlior wet work it In v Hi el class material. B. KEANE, SOLE AGENT, fiUSTOMH-STRKKT TIT R C; E. MADDEN, BARRISTER AND SOLICITOR, Hiia roconimoncod Practice at hiaOfllocs, HIGH-STREET. nBAUK TI'OWLE R, ARCHITECT, Wellington- s is k f. t, Auckland. Plans Propared for uvory description of Buildings. INSMITH'3 and Plumber's Buainaw for Salo, altunto In a prosperous township; capital oponlCK for an Industrious man with a little mono?.—Apply to K. Porter & Co., Iron mongers, Auckland. ALE OF T. B. HOBSON'S STOCK.— Boya' Tweed Trousors. l! 8 lljd, at RendoU's Brighton House, top ot Groy-etroot. G. H E N I) E R S 0 N, • DISPENSING CHKMIST, PHAR MACIST, AND SURGKON DKNTI3T, Medical Hall, Ponoonby, opposlto Three Lamps. Tolopliono No. 307. WH. SKINNEK AND SON, • Hulldera, Carponturg, and Jolntn, Vulcan Lane. All Branobesof the Building Trade exeontod id Experienced Workmen.; Rhnu Wnntji. Offlw Vlttlmjn. fee. ' ThOB, J, JBLaRBUTT, I MANtJFAOTUHKU OF CORN BROOMS, »_ss* TRADE { X APAI } MARK. TELEPHONE NO.. .283. I il/r USICAL INSTRGHENT "WARE" HOUSK, &c, 88, VICTORIA-STREET Auckland. . T. E. CARTER, IMt'OKTKK OF MUSICAL INSTRUMKNT3. TEACHER OF MUSIC, PIANO, VIOLIN, CORNKT, ETC. Tkh.ms and Tkhtimonialh Post Funk on Application. Am Kinds of Musical Instruments Tunkd and repai uhd. FL E B, • STAFFORDSHIRE lIOUSK. Nk.xt Auckland Dairy. Hohbon-htrf.kt. I havo decided to Clear Out my Stock of DINNER SERVICES at fiO per cent, bolow Wholeaalo Prioos. The Public are invited to Inspect thoso Goods and a Gonoml Stock of Glass and Kartlionwaro of my own soleotlon In tho Homo Markets. OANGES. RANGES. RANGES. T. ATKINSON, ENERGETIC FOUNDRY, CiniiSTcnußcn. Han arrlvod, and commenced a BRANCH RANGE, COPPER, AND FURNACE FACTORY fn AUCKLAND. VICTORIA-STREET, noar Old Red Lion Hotol. It Is by tho reqnost of so many of his old frleii'lß that ho has dono so, and ho hopes they will now give him all tho support they can. He Intends thia year to givo a death-blow to Co lonial Ovonß. as his Ranges will bo sold so re markably Cheap that ovcry poor man «an got one. Prlco list by calling. Every Range sold In his Shop guaranteed to give satisfaction. They aro the moat economical in iho coloinas. Holder of Eighteen Conlllcutos and One Silvor Cup Como and sco for yourselves. Prlco, from £2 15b to £20 and upward* A man kept on purpose for Ropaira. T> U R C H A S _E YOUR Ironmongery. licdstcads, Spring Mattrasses, Palliassos, Fondors, Firolrons, Rangos, Register Grates, Linoleum, Papcrhanglngs, Brushwaro, Door Mata, Mirrors, Gordon Tools, &c, &c. Al DIRECT IMPORTERS' PRICKS, AT LETTS, WOODWARD AND CO.'B, IRONMONGERS ANI> HOUSK FURNISHERS, UPPER BYMONDS-BTREET. HE UNION STEAM SAW, MOULD ING, BASH, AND DOOR COMPANY (LIMITED). DKALER IN TIMBER, DOORS, SASHES, AND TURNERY, Supplies from Bush Mills by direct delivery at any Publlo Wharf in Auckland :— BUILDING MATERIAL IN EVERY FORM, iNCLtJMUG MOULDINGS. Owner of tho Talrua Saw-mills, WHICH PRODUCE THE BEST JOINERS' TIMBER IN THE MARKET. IMPORTANT TO BUILDERS, CON TRACTORS, CABINETMAKERS, AND JOINERS. A Specially Bolected Stock of JOINERS' TIMBER From tho Tairua MilL thoroughly seasoned and ready for working up, Is alwayß kopt in S took at MECHANICS' BAY YARD, In lota to suit customers' requirements. MECHANICS' B~AY~TIMBER YARD AND FACTORY. TIMBER, DOORS, SASHES, TURNERY. FRETWORK. And GENERAL JOINERY The Company continues to supply in lota to BUlt purehasora material as above. Stocks In all departments aro large, well-assorted, and thoroughly soasoned, and Favourable quotations will bo given to thoso about to build. Prlco Lists and all Information on application to HEAD OFFICE, Mechanics' Bay. J0 B L~b TS. Bpoclal Inducements to buyers of Timber suit able for Out-bufldirigs. BIRKENHEAD AND NORTHCOTE. The Company's Branch Yard in this dlßtftcUn connection with thobijsinoss of Messrs Flpwellyh Bros., Dirk, nlieinl Whurf.contalnsLarge Stppsp of timber i' ■■:,.)... |><1 dressed). Mpnldings.Dooix and Sushi-* luj M|i//ij"iiato'delivery at TOWN PRICES*. ——r-y-r- f ;.. -.- } --^Y\) INUKANCES J3I ' <>■•' A '• K.ItA AND MARINE). Capitul £1.000,000 Paid-up ami .«.sur i] Funds ....£125,000 PROJECTION from FIRK OK MARINE LOSS Can bk Effected in this Companx. plaims met with promptitcdp anp liberality. JAMES BUTTLE, Manage? THE COLONIAL MUTUAL LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY (LIMITED). AUCKLAND OFFICES : 139. QUEEN-BTBEET. DIRECTOKBJ Auckland.—J. M. Shera (Chairman), S. Thome George, F. J. Moss, M.H.B, Dunedin—E. J. Spence (Chairman). W. J. M. Larnach, C.M.G.. M.H.R.; Hon. George Mo- Lean, M.L.C.; Hon. Robert Stout, Premier. THE COLONIAL MUTUAL haa added to all the ordinary forms of Assurance SEVERAL DISTINCTIVE FEATURES, and ia the only Colonial Life Office which issues TONTINE INVESTMENT POLICIES. The "Absolute" and "Modified" Tontine Policies of the Colonial Mutual secure advan tages not offered by any Foreign Company. Colonial Mutual Policies are INCONTEST ABLE FROM DATE OF ISSUE, being en tirely free from obnoxious conditiona as to travelling, resldenoe, occupation, mode of life, or manner of death. ,-.»« H. 8. H. LYALL. Secretary for NawZoalaad.



I Honey. MONEY TO LEND, In Urge or «m*U ■uma, at untml rates ot Internal CONNELL ft COOLER, Hollelten. Vnloan Lmh, MONEy TO LEND on Freehold Securities.—A. Buchanan, Solloltor, St. Mungo Chambers (opposite Bank of Now Zoaland). MONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage, ol First-class Freohold B&ourfties. W. COLEMAN, Solicitor, National Insurance Buildings. MONEY LENT ON PROMISSORY NOTES, HOUSES, FURNITURE. Sao. BILLS DISCOUNTED DAILY. MORTQAQEB NEGOTIATED. JOHN wTTaRDIB, Land, Commission, and Estate Abbot, HiaU-STRKEX. Auckland. ONEY TO LEND, In name of £26 and upwards, at current rates of Interest Apply to PETER OLIPHANT, Solicitor, High-street. MONEY TO LEND, at a moderate rate of Interest—Apply to JACKSON & RUSSELL, Solioltora. Shortland-street MONEY TO LEND at ourront rates of Interest.—Laishley and Jackson, Queen street. INDUSTRIAL as* PROVIDENT PER MANENT BUILDING. LAND. AND IN VESTMENT SOCIETY OF AUCKLAND. Qoraer of Uueen-atroei and Yuloan Lut, INVKSTMENT I>ipABTMEOT. Thl» Society la now lssulnc: Ordinary Investing Shares, oatrylna toll Mtt Of lntoroflt and profit Paid-up Invostlng Shares ot £30 eaob, oangrlu T par cent Interest (payable half-yearly) wl partiolpatlng in *roU ts. DEPOSIT DBPARTMKNT. loUrent allowed on deposits ton U months ..._.__6 per cent 8 montha_.____--.-B per oont T days' notice 1 per cent JJORROWINO DEPARTMENT. T* '.ety advanoei on Approved Freoholi ana Xieaßohold Prop«;ty to the extent ot thret fourths of tho value. Borrowers may pay off part or the whole Oi tholr mortgages at any Mine. Reduced Table ot Rates and »ny further parti ouluru required may be obtalnad at the Society'! o<SioM> OKORQB rRASKK. Itemer. TO-OTICE Off 'R E M (^V AL. THB VICTORIAN , LOAN AND DISCOUNT AGENCY HAVI REMOVED TO OFFICES NEXT DOOR TO MR P. OLIPHANT, Souomob, HIGH-STREET. 4 UCKLAND PERMANENT CO- A. OPERATIVE BUILDINB ft INVBBT MENT SOCIETY, Ottiok I 147, QuBSN-STRBBI. LOANS granted upon approved aeoaritles ot Froohold or Leasehold Properties In suma of 6iO to £6,000, principal and interest being repay able In instalments at- the following Reduced Rates for repayment Of each £100 borrowed I— Repayments extend- Pnr wnnlc |I'o'*l Amount Ing over ror Weot' Repayable. _____ fl a> lyear _ .'ll 104 00 Jyoam _ - P r 010 108 8 8 Byean _ .. ' rU 7 'ISIS 0 lyearn I •_ 11 8 ill t 1 8 yoara _ 8 0 138 18 t Byoars _ _ 7 1 147 13 B 10 years .... 11 162 18 8 And In the same proportion for smaller or larger loans. DEPOSITS.—The Society reoelvea Money on Deposit :—Repayable at 7 days' notloo, 6 per oont per annum; repayable In 8 months, 6 per oont. per annum. JOHN B^TGER. Boorotajy. T ONDON MORTGAGE, LOAN, AND X_ DISCOUNT BANK. 80, BHORTLAND-STRBBT, AuoxL_m> (Opposite A. Clark _ Sons' WAREBOUB-t. And Little Collins-street, Melbourne, LOANS ARK ADVANOSD FROM £10 TO £1,000. Opon personaljreehold, and leasehold security, repayable by Weekly, Monthly, or Qu-rterly Instalments, at Lowest Current Rates. Advanoei made on Famlture without removal, and all classes ot Merchandise. Loam Qbanteo upon Ldi Policies, LHAOiia, AND INTKRKSTB UNDKR WILLS. BILLS DISCOUNTED AT CURRENT RATFS. LoAaa dton D-pobit or Deeds. R-PATM-Ht ■t East Inhtalmints. FORMS GRATIS. AH eommsnlo-tlons and lntorrlewi helA itrlotly oonfldentl&L Rank o» Rkoijiwd Notbs OniNHim. LONDON LOAN AND DISCOUNT COMPANY, HIGH-STREET, NEXT TO ATKINS PRINTING OFFICE, £5 to £1,000. pers^nS^TbWrity. FREEHOLD drib LEASEHOLD SECURITY, ON FIRST AND SECOND MORTGAGES, or on any available security, repayable In WEEKLY OR MONTHLY INSTALMENTS, or In any way to suit the Borrower. Loans may be repaid at the rate of Bbven:e per week In the Pound, Bills Discounted at Current Rates. Bank of England Notes and Australian Bank Notes Bought All communications strlotly corfldentiol. LONDON LOAN AND DISCOUNT CO., HIGH-BTRIUT (Nkxt to atkin'b Pbintino Obttioe). a¥n~O C X BfiOT HE~il S, [Established 1802f BOAP AND CANDLE MANUFACTURERS, COX'S CREBK, AUCKLAND. Manufacturers of the Oelobratod Extract of Soap, Disinfectant Powders, First Prize Yellow, Blue Mottled, and Household, Carbolic, Toilet and Medicinal Soaps, made from tho purost of '^'omcef-bURHAM-STREET. Auokland. N.B. — Cash Purchasers of Tallow, Wool. Sheepskins, and Hides JR.* R. D UDB* DEVONPORT WHARF, HOUSE, LAND, ana COMMISSION AGENTS, QKOOERS, GRAIN, COAL, and FIREWOOD DEALERS. CARTAGE CONTRACTORS. BUILDERS1 MATERIAL, POSTS, BAILS, RAILINGS, Sa-NGLKS, AND SANITARY PIPES. too,, ftp. ftp. PROPRIETORS OP DEVONPORT BRICK y- ■ yApD AND SCORIA PIT. /^% | HOBSON*STBEIT || CASH AND DEFERRED PAYMBOT CO»bON-85TBB«S. We respeotfnlly Invite attention to our Largi 3tnok of NOVELTIES for the present Season, Onr Great Variety and Choice of tfce Bel Fabrics, with the Skill and Tol&nt we now em ploy, and the tcnat success of pur eJßffts to pro luce Superior Garments, Perfect In Fit, and Dnezoellsd in Cat and Style, gives us ever} aonfldenoa in respectfully Bolloltlng the tavoni of & visit ------ Ji) Tweods thoroughly shrank before being made up, and Fit and Workmanship Guaranteed. The Deferred Payment System ban bees out ■ >o be a great boon, by enabling thOM iritl limited Incomes to procure necessaries ll he easiest possible way. ALL GOODS ARE MARKED IN PLAIN Oath Customers receive 5 per cent. Discount one shilling in the pound sterling) on all parcel* t Ms and npwsrds. INSPECTION INVITED. •SUMOABI PASS 888 8008



Land and Estate Agents. BAMOUL VAILK,] [JOHN DOUCILAH. Vailb & Douglas (Lath Samubl Vailb), HOUSE, LAND, AND ESTATE AGKNT3. LAND AND ESTATE AUCTIONICKUS, REAL ESTATE VALUATORS. BROKICRS UNDER THE LAND TRANSFER ACT SHORTLAND 'STREET (Next tbi Post Oicfiuic), BANKERS! Bank or New South Walks. See also our advortlsoment In "N.Z. Herald, and " Weekly News.") MORTGAGES BOUGHT. Comfortable COTTAGE of 4 rooms and largo room underneath; water laid on; close to Three Lamps; allotmont 33 x 100. Prico, £300, and vory easy torma of payment could bo arranged.—Vailo & Douglas, Houso and Estate Agonts, Shortland-streot. 1399 'JOTTAGE oi 5 rooms in a good situation noar to town; allotmont 33 x 100; planted with fruit treos, all in full boarlng. Price, £230.— Vailo & Douglas, House and Land Agents, Shortland-streot. 1100 Nico littlo FARM of 8J acres within 13 mileß of Auckland, on main road, close fto church and school and railway station; all fenced; half in grass and half in crop; now House 6f i rooms. Prico, £300.— Vailo and Douglas, Land and Estate Agents. Shortland street (next tho Post-offloe). 1406 HOTEL.*-Spleudid Family Hctol, contain ing 30 rooms, all new and well-built of'brick and cemented front, together with largo publlo hall, and ovory convenience, situated in a thriving township, close to railway, &c, stable in connection with hotel, and tho whole doing a good trade.—Prico and terms on appli cation to Vailo & Douglas, House and KBtate Agents. Shortland-stroet. 1373 SPLENDID BUSINESS ALLOTMENT on tho Ponsonby Road, in commanding posl tion, and of good sizo. Prlco low. Torma oaßy.—Vailo and Douglas, Land and Estate Agonta, Shortland-atrcet. BUILDING ALLOTMENTS, NEWTON, 0 lots each, 2 of thorn having frontages of SO foot by a depth of U0 foot, and the others front ageß of 10 feot by mmo dopth. Prlco low, and terms oasy. aa may be arrangod.—Vailo and Douglas, Land and Estate Agonta, next tho Poat-011100, Shortland-streot. 1372 SMALL FARM of 14 acros, very suitable for a working man; all In cultivation; rich land; House of 3 rooms and kiichon, stnblo, &c. Price, £200. 1300 CHEAP LITTLE HOMESTEAD, 14 acres, Kaßt Tamaki; all in grass and orop. Cottage of £ rooms and small one of 2 rooms. £260, l&S PARTLY IMPROVED FARM of 132 acres, all fenced; 45 acres In grass. Splendid position for fruit farm; deop water frontage ; close to town. £5 per acre. 1H63 £300 — GOOD LITTLE WATERSIDE FARM of 112 acres, with large run adjoining; X to 30 aores In cultivation; splendid plaeo for : fruit growing, Terms easy. — Vailo and ■ Douglas, Land and Estate Agota, Shortland- Btroot: immediate possession. 1280 £220—COTTAGE of 4 rooma, with allot ment S3 x 98ft, neat garden, and oloso to tho tram-lines.—Vailo and Douglas, Houao and Land Agents. Shortland-atroot. 1352 £300-Vory Convenient COTTAGE of 4 rooma and soullory, allotment 32 x 80ft. within Quarter of an hour'a walk from Qaoonatroot. Valla and Douglas, House, Land and Estate Agents, next P. 0.. Shortland-stroet. lava £650—HOUSE of 5 rooms and Kitchen, gas and water laid on. &o.; workshop 21 x 14, Allotment, with frontage of S3 foot to Upper Union-atroot, and frontago to Nelson-street of 84 feot.—Vailo and Douglas, Land and Estate Agonti, Shortland-stroet. LARGE FREEHOLD ALLOTMENT, 66 x 117 feet, together with dwolllnE-houso, stables, Jtc., oonvonlently situated, within 7 minutes' walk ot Post-office, and suitable either for private resldenoe sites, or for busl noes purposes; price moderate. Torma easy. —Vaile and Douglas, Land and House Agents, Bhortland-stroot. 9H £630—NBW HOUSE of S rooma, with out house, tanks, fto., and allotment 66 x 198, volcanlo soil: convenient situation. — Vaile and Douglas, Houbo and Land Agent Short land-Btreet. 1271 £600—Capital Waterside FARM, of 90 acroa, about half rich alluvial flat, 30 aoros In grass. Ilouao of 4 rooms, dairy, sheds. &o.— Vaile and Douglas, Land Agonta, Shortland *treet 1227 VERY CONVENIENTLY SITUATED HOUSE of fi roomß, water and gaa laid on, wash-houßO, &c; 5 minutes' walk from Quoon atroot Price, £500.—Vaile and Douglas. lloubo, Land, and Estate Agents, Shortland-atreet. £380,—NEW HOUSE of 6 rooms, verandah back and front, wash-house; all drained; gas and water; allotmont, 30ft x 132 ft; good situa tion oloso to tram-linos.—Vaile and Douglaa, Houso, Land, and Estate Agents, next to tho General Post-office. Shortland stroot 1412 o W. o SMOND> LAND AND MONETARY AGKNT, 116, QnEEN-BTR«KT (Adjoining B. Tonka and CO.'B). TELEPHONE" NO. _184. BANKERS: NATIONAL BANK OF NEW ZEALAND. MORTGAGES AND LOANS NEGOTIATED RENTS AND INTERESTS COLLECTED MONEY INVESTED ON FIRST-CLASS SECURITIES. WITAOUT CHARGE ESTATES MANAGED FOR ABSENTEES VALUATIONS AND ARBITRATIONS NATIVE 1 fLAND AFFAIRS SPECIALLY UNDERSTOOD Houses to Let and Propehtiks for Salk Placed on my Lists Fkee ov Chahiie Every Debckiition or landed Pkopkbty Bought or Sold to Order Large Sums to Lend on First-class BKCURITX Agent for National Finn and Marjnk In suhanck Company of New Zealand, and thb New Zealand Accipknt Inaun^KpE Company, VjITT pROPBRTIEB. STORES.—Several large onoa In commanding positions; over? Information on application. ALLOTMENT. BHORTLAND-STRKET—Large frontage and vory deep; splendid businosa site. Sites of this description (double front age) are very hard to obtain anywhore close to Queen-atroet. This Bite should at onoe com mand tho attention of persona requiring a grand position so near the Post-offloe. PONSONBY.—To any poraon requiring an in vestment for £7501 can confidently rcoommond two protty Bovon-roomod Villas, built on f roo hold allotments, bringing in a large and por monent return for the outlay, aa well as having a good prospeotlvo valr NRiWTON, SYMO* no-STHT!! SHJE-Very Comfortable FtoV*-« 3 A siHoubo Oust the Bort of house tv«. i i imuoh Inquiry for at prosent), oloso to Queen-street; gas and water; large allotmonti nice view, and sheap 143760. IJI O Jj XT. A VERY PLEASANTLY-SITUATED SIX ROOMED HOUSE, exolusivo of bath-room, wash-houso, and conveniont out-bnildlngs; an oxoollent garden surround^ thP house, tho viewa from which aro c*tensivo and pleasing; commodiouo stable and bnggy-houso. Ita oonvenlenco to town makes this property a most doslrable one. Tonns: 30s a week; a purohaßlng claUßo may bo obtainod. SEVERAL COMFORTABLE AND PLBA SANTLY-SITUATED IIOUBKS at low renta to good tenants. ODBDRBAN pKOPKKT KB. MOUNT EDEN.-A Corner Allotmont, with 110 ft frontage to Stewart street and 110 ft to Normanby Road, with a vory comfortablo Houbo erected thoreon, for salo on easy terms. Price. £350. Tho hind alone worth tho money. tSW.— VKRI COMFORTABLK 1-KOOMUD COTTAGE, convenient distance from town i Mount Eden distriot; every oonvenlenoo. and nloe allotment; easy terms of payment. MOUNT ROSKILL.—In this favoured locality 1 havo sevoral very comfortable lind well-built Houßea—three 4-roomed. aix 5-rooihed,1 two o roomed—bfisidoa Bevoral others f6r sale'on really good terma. To anV'ciiroon'des^o^i! of purchasing a houne in 'a fast-rising q^bu^b, this information Bhrfuld bs valuable. Tho fare by 'bus ia only'3d. Full partloulara will be given on application. MOUNT ALBERT.—A really oomforteblo homo for industrious man; nice houso and two large flections, all planted. Price, £200, on deforred payments, or terms to suit. ONEHUNGA.—Ono of the best Family Resi dences in tho district for Bale ; well situated. SMALL FARM, 45 acres, the pick of the Papa kura District; plenty of water. Only £5 per acre. : QLADS TO W 5 JJJSTATE. 10s PEP FOOT AND UPWARDS.-All the Unsold Portions of that most conveniently situated property known as the Gladstone Estate. This Estate, Bltuated so olpfle to town, and from any portion of whiph the vjaws are unsurpassed, fa now Subdivided into Large Allotments. These ollotmenta are not 33 x 99, but have largo f rontoitea and still larger depth. The prices are such that almost any person may obtain their own freehold at a nominal cost. Should terms be any inducement, the owner Is prepared to accept a third cash, the balanoe to remain for 3 or S 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 hoinu ablo to purchaae a Grand Allotment close to town for 10s per foot. Soil seml-volcanlo, viows unrivalled; within 5 minutes' walk of a railway station, trams to pass In the Immediate vicinity, 'buses constantly; church and sohool convenient; gas and water mains within 100 feet of tho pro perty; post-offlce and telephone within a little dlstanoe; no olearlng required. Plans and every Information mar be obtained at the offlno of the underatonea COUSINS AND ATKIN have on Sale several Second-hand Buggies, Phaetons, and Dog Carts, ligiic, and suitable (or summ«r use,



Tenders [Extract from "Now Zealand Gazette," 19th Feb., 1885.] D OUT II SEA ISLANDS. STKAM SKUVICK BETWEEN NKW ZEALAND AND TONOA, SAMOA, AND TAHITI. Sealod tenders will be roceivod at the General Poat-omco. Wellington, until noon of TUES DAY, tho 31st March noxt, for the performance, onco every two months, for a period of two years, of a steam service from Dunedin by way of Lyttelton, Wellington, Napier, Auckland,and Huasell to Tonga, Samoa, and Tahiti, or to Tahiti. Smnoa, and Tonga; back to Auckland, and on to Dunedin via Napier, Wellington, and Lyttelton. It will be optional with tho successful tenderer to call at Russell and Rarotonga for coaling purposes. Tondere— to state Uie rate of freißht on colonial produce and live stock for shipment to the Islands. Tho na.mos, tonnage, and horso-powor of the vessels to be employed in the service to bo stated. Tho service to commence from Dunedin or Port Chalmers on or about the Ist Juno next. A deposit equal to 10 per cent, of the amount of tho tendor, by marked ohequo. made payable to tho Postmaster-General of New Zealand, must accompany oach Tender. Tenders to bo marked "Tender for Island Service," and addressed to the Postmaster- General. The lowest or any Tender not necessarily accepted, W, GRAY, Secretary. General Post-office, ' Wellington, 19th February, 1885. I^EW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. MAIN TRUNK RAILWAY, MARTON-TK AWAMUTU-TWO FIVE-ROOMED COT TAGES CONTRACT. Written Tenders for tho above Contract will bo rocoivod at this Office till noon of WEDNttS DAY, llthMarch. 1885. Thoyare tobo addressed to the Hon. the Minister for Public Works, and markod outside the envelope, " Tender for Two Cottages Contract." Drawings specification, and conditions may bo soon at this Office, and at tho Public Works Office Hamilton. The lowest or any tender not necossarily accepted. By oommund, W. H. HALKS, District Engineer. Public Works' Office, Auckland_2ard February. 1885. ' mSbUil d c R s. Fresh Tenders will be received until noon of "WEDNESDAY, March 11. for the Ereotion and Completion of a Weßloyan Churoh at Devon port, North Shore. EDWARD BARTLEY, Architect. mo builders. EXTENSION OF TIME.- Tenders will bo received until noon of TUESDAY. March 10, for the Eroction and Completion of Three Bhops and DwclUng houses in Vlotoria-stroot . EDWARD BARTLEY, Architect rrTo ,e.u i l d e-rT«. THREE SHOPS. KARANGAHAPK ROAD. Tendon are Invited for above until i p.m, on MONDAY, 9th of March. P. F. M. BURROWB, Architect A.M.P. Buildlnga <over Goodson's). Rno BUILDERS. Tenders will bo received until Noon of WEDNESDAY, March llth, for the erection and completion of Bhops and dwelling houscs^in Unlon-strect. Ed . b^^y. i Architect mo CARPENTERS AND BUILDERS. Tenders are required for tho Erection of a Parsonage for St. John's. Northcoto. Plans to bo seen at our Office up to noon on FRIDAY. March fi. W. F. HAMMOND & SON. Architects, , South British Chambers. frTb iTr ickla ye rs. Tenders aro required for Building Threo Chimneys and Concrete Partitions, by noon of MONDAY, March 2. Plans to be seen on job, Codrlngtoa-stroet. Arch Hill, or at my residence, Sulo-street aftor 0 p.m. JOHN K. RAMSAY. TENDERS for tho erection of a School Building at Babylon (near Helonsvillc) Will be received by tho Education Board, Wynd. ham-street, Auckland, until 2 p.m. on FRIDAY, 13th March, 1885. Plans nnd specifications may be seen at the offlco of tho Board, or at tho School, Helonsville, ENDERS for the Ereotion of a School Building at Miranda. Thames, will bo recolvod by the Education Board, Wyndham streot Auokland, until 2 p.m. on FRIDAY, Oth March, 1835, Plans and specification may bo seen at the otiico of the Board, and at tho office of the " Thames Advertiser." Grihamatown. mENDERS for the Erection of a Sohool X Building at Rangtriri will be received by tho Education Board, Wynd ham-street. Auck land, until 2 p.m. on FRIDAY, 13th March, 1885. Plane and specifications may bo seen at the office of the Board, and on application to the Chairman of tho District School Committoo, Rnngiriri. WANTED, Tonderß for a Cottage to be erected at tho North Shore. Plans and Bpeoiflcationa can be seen at tho office of D. Goldio, Timber Merchant, Albert-street, until WEDNESDAY. March 4, at 2 p.m., when ten ders will be recoivod. The loweßt or any tender not necessarily acnepted. W. F. HUBBARD, tymnHfy Surveyor. Quantities propared for all Contracts of any magnitude. City Ciw^imnis, Vulpan Lane. Sporting £3000. iS&JBSSi: £3000. /CHRISTCHURCH GREAT AUTUMN \J HANDICAP, 1885. ■WILL CLOSE 4TH APRIL. TO BK BUN OTH AI'BIL, 1885. XS. (5080 MEMBERS AT 10s EACH.. 139 PRIZES. GREAT ATJTWffN HANDICAP, 1885. GRKIAI AtrTUMN HANDICAP. 97 Nominations. 112 Cash Awards. First £800 2at«100 C2OO Second.. 300 iat 60 200 Third 200 Bat 25 200 Starters (divided, 10 at 20 200 ab't £40 eaoh)... 200 20 at 10 200 Non-starters (dlv. 20 at 8_ ISO ab't £16 each).... 300 iii at 6 ~.. 340 filfiOO £1100 Each Tiofcet has Eight Chances, and can obtain a Prize In oaob of tho Eight Drawiugs. Please send P.O. Orders w. hen convenient, and two stamps for reply and result. Country £hequeamuflthave Is exphanjjo asfteiL READ. THIS I Mr ABRlHAiit havins r^t^ed from, the Busl nosß. takes this' 6j>p?W,nW °* thanking tb,e Publlo for past papopag'e, and respectfully re quests a. cpaunuan'pe of that support tot his successors, who will dp their utmost to furnish theli; p'a'tttms with all necessary information. As a guarantee o{ th,eir bona fides, investors can ! obtain Names and Addresses of the Three Principal Winners; Names and Addresses of Committee; and oan also inspect Asa's Books at all times. ND.-The Threo Principal Winnera, and namos and addresses of the gcntlomen who form tho Committee, will bo forwarded to all the leading newspapers throughout Nevj Zealand. ADA MANTUA, Care of Lyon" Sp Hakz, Bq:? ay, Ifaijt-ofljjue, Do^edln. JACOB PAITHyU Tu'% CONSULTATION. WILL CLOSE ON MARCH 13b 18SS. 6,000 M?S}B¥Ssl A"? 10% HAW^E.'a SAY" AUTUMN RACES. I £3,000 on the NAPIBR HANDICAP, to be run ! at Hastings on March 17. Eight Chances Each Ticket About 130 Pslsoa. Napieb Handicap, S9 Cash Prizes. Ist Horse.. .. fiTO* lat £100 .. .. £100 2ndHp,rao .. 600 2at 60 „ ~ 100 3rdHorae., .. 250 iat 25 .. .. 100 Others divided.. 300 1C _l .. ..200 20 at 10 .. .. 908 ?fl at 6.. ~ 12ft 26 at a „ .., W £2,030, £950 Each Tioket hM Eigh; Ohances. One Tioket can win the First Prize in the Race Event and seven separate Cash Awards, in all £1,316. Drawing under supervision of a Committee of Town and Country Shareholders and repre sentatives of the Press. Country Cheques must have Is added for ex change. P.O. Orders preferred. Two stamps lor reply and result. Apply JACOB FAITHFUL, Care of N. JACOBS, Box 7, Poßtoffice. Nawkb. Tickets, 10a



Amusements. Under the Special Patronage of Hia Excellency tho Governor, Sm W. F. D. JERVOIS. K.C.M.G., X.C.8., and LADY JERVOIS. mHEATRE ROYAL. Lessees .. .. Messrs Rignold and Alh>on. TOMORROW (Tuesday) J ftri March, And following ovenTq<s. Grand Series of RBMENYI CONCERT?, Under the direction of Messrs Rignold and Allison. REMENYI I REMENYI! j*3- REMENYI! "©» REMENYI! REMENVI! The "Canterbury Time 3 " saya:—" His like, it may safely be assorted, does not exist ; he is aa is among pianists, or our own Sims Keevea among tenors." EDOUARD REMENYI To-morrow Night, for his Inaugural Concert, will perform Violin Solos— " Fantasia on the Huguenots " Rem6nyi " Hungarian Melodies " Rem6nyi " Cappriccio " Paganini And will be assisted by tho following Artistes— MiBB HATTIE B. DOWNING (Soprano) Mr RUDOLF HIMMER (Tenor), and Mr ISIDORE LUCKSTONE (Solo Pianist). Dr«ts Circle, 4s; Stalls. 2s 6d; Pit, ONE SHILLING. : Commence at 8. Carriages at 10. .Seats can be reßorved at Lennox's. \i' FRANK WE3TON. Bußincsa Manager. 1%/TOONLIGHT EXCURSION. Tho p.B. TAKAPUNA will leave Queen-street Wharf on TUESDAY Evoning next, at half past 7 o'clock and Victoria Wharf, North Shoro at 8 o'clock. The Artillery Band will be in at tendance. Tickets, 2b each, to be obtainod of Mr Bakor, North Shore Ferry Co.'s Office, or any membor of the Devonport Navals. Vor Sale. FOR SALE, a very light l'ony Cart (a novelty); also. Buggies (new and Boconn; hand), Horses, and Harness, it required.—Kdwin Harvie,_Upper Symonda-Btreet. FOR SALE, several very Cheap Proper ties at Mount Eden, on very easy termx: only a small cash deposit required; must )iu sold. Also. Two good Cattogea to Let; rent, 13sperwoek.—Apply to E. H. Gibbon. Houhb, Land, and Estate Agent, noxt door to Morrin's. over Atkins. Draper. OR SALE, 6-year-old Maro, Second hand Harnoss and New Spring Trap.— Apply to T. Worden, Onohunga; or, J. Warren, Grocer. Newton. ■ FOR SALE, 5-roomed Cottage, well built and finished ; cupboards, 2 grates, patent oven, oity water laid on; two minutes from the tramline, Ponsonby. Also, Allotment, Ingleton Estate, New North Road, 76 S x 300 feet deep; two minutes' walk from Avondale Station; price. £1 5s per foot—Apply to F. HilL John-st. Ponronby. FOR SALE, good House, 4 rooms, large cellaragfl ; city water; allotment. 40 x 87. Price, £235; £100: cash only.—P. If Hlaoookß. Hobnon-street (next Hunter's). '_ SALE OF T. B. ROBSON'S STOCK.— Double Bed'Siza White Crotohet Quilte. 7a lid, cheapest line in Bale, at Rendell's Brighton House, top of Grey-street. , , LJUBURBAN AULOTMENTS. — S"or 0 Private Sale, Eight Allotmenta fronting the Richmond Avenue; price required, 40s the foot—Alfred Bnckland. OR SALE, Buggies, as follows:—1 Telescope (hooded), 2 Single Seat? (hooded), 1 Turnover Seat j also, Waggons, Spttry; Carte, ota.; several Sets of good Second-hand Bugg> Harness.—Apply Thames Carriage and Dra Factory, VloUiria-Btreet. TI O R SALE, THREE ALLOTMENTS, THE PICK OF HON. JAS. WILLIAMSON'S MOUNT HOBSON ESTATE. Splendid Vlow, and Easy Terms, Apply to & JACKSON, JUNB., Queen-Bt, Auckland, =pf o~ r s a i; i" GENTLEMAN'S RESIDENCE, eight rooms, every convenience, drawing-room, dining-room, four bedrooms, bath-room. Kitchen, wash-houso, and dairy; drained and planted with about 300 fruit trees in full bearing; situated in Aboyle street, Ponsonby ; large vinery, SO x 20, yield ing a large amount of f nut. This property is conveniently situated for tramways, buses, and for bathing, fishing, and boating. Tha property could be re-BUbJUvided and made a paying concern by bo doing. Size ot ground, 232 x 650. Price, £1,700. Terms can bo arranged. Apply WILXiAM GULLIVER, QUEBN-STRKET. TTVEVONPORT. FOR SALE—Choice Allotmenta altnnted on the Vauxhall Road, with magnjfiacnt view, good frontage, and within oaay distance of steamer. Price very lay; terms easy. — For full particulars apply to LUewall Bros., House and Land Agenda. Kiat-offlce Store, Devonport Tjl O R A L IiENTLEMAN'S RESIDENCE, 2 miles from Auckland, containing 10 rooms, ia a most healthy and picturesque situatioii, near Rail way Statioi, and within swo minutea of main road. omnibueeß passing frequently. To be sold with 3 or 9 ROjeß of well laid out grounds subdivided Into paddocks, garden, and orchard. There a;« over 400 of the choicest fruit trees in tho pßOYtaca now hoavlly ladon. The property has over 1,000 foot ot road frontage, and, bought in one lot, can at any time bo cutup and readily sold at a handsome proftt. There are atabloß, coach-house, and, concrete cistern of (great capacity, a.ud everything in first-class order. This property has never bofore been offered fot salo. Cards to view. W. L. MITCHELL, Estate Agent. Cooinbee's Arcade, Queen-atreet. \ RR-IVING EX DORIC. PIANOS, by Mlgnon, Haake, Rapoldl, and Aschorberg ENGLISH HARMONIUMS, from £ltj Choice VIOLINS and VIOLONCSLLQS.eboaen especial'y for J.H. by w Ktainent Knglish Violinist STRINGS and FITTINGS Eardloy a PITCH PIPKS, embracing the whole Ghramatio Scale, Invaluable to Choir inastera, Tuners, &c. RQTHERHAM'S Celebrated LEVER WAT CHES, in Gold and SUver KRHARDT'S Do. Do., with Chain and Fuses to onauro accuracy of time-keeping. J. HOWBIN, CS3 ' QUEEN-STBJSST. "VT Z, iNBUSTRIAL EXHIBITION, -t> • 1885. TO EXHIBITORS, Have yow SHOW CASES Ma4ft In 'Wellington, and save risk ot break age, freight, &0., E. B. HAUGHTON, EXRIB3TION SHOW CASE MAKER, JonNSTON-STREET, Wellington. Eattmatea and Plans supplied, ■jyrOTICE TO GROWERS OIPTOBACCOs. The Auckland Tobacco Company (Limited) and the. New Zealand Tobacco Growing and MaßuraJotu^lpg ' Cojnpany (Limited) having I unfed, all copttacta zmyXe by either Company (■for the. purchase of; Loaf from farmers will be i carried oi*t by the united Company, who are prepared (;o. buy for oash, and on application to uje u#4erßigned oan'prooure the Customs permit ! required by the Act prior to removal of any ! to&aeco from a farm, i N.B.—Tho Auckland Tobacco Company ! (Limited) is tho only.registered Tobacco Maati ! raotarlng Company in New Zealand, add Mr Auguat Vollbracht, formerly workips managor of the New Zealand Tobacco, Growing and Manufacturing Company (Limited), has no con nection whatever with It, AUSTIN WALSH, Managor Auok^snd Tobacco Company (Limited^ Fort-gtTeet, Auckland, February 10.1885. "mHE PRACTICAL HOME PHYSI- X <MAN," By H. M. Lyrflttos. It A., M.1).; W. T. Belfield, M.A., M.D.; A.. W. Jonoa. M.A., M.D.; Chria tiaO4>Diiges,M.A.,M.D. Finelyilluatratod. Over ftOOO copies sold in the Middle Island in 1881. ife. 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Amusements. A BBOTT'S OPERA HOUSE, Solo Lessee A. T. Dunning. Directors .. .. Messrs T. and C. Pollard. Business Manager .. .. It. A. Underwood. Manager for Messrs Pollard .. Jas. E. Kitts. FIRST APPEARANCE in Auckland, after lliwr very successful tour of the world, of the justly celebrated POLLARD'S LILIPUTIAN OPERA BOUFFE COMPANY. SKASON OF FOUR WEEKB ONLY. GRAND OPENING NIGHT. TO-NIGHT! (Monday) TO-NIGHT t And until further notice. Grand production, first time in Auckland, and on a scale of nnusual splendour, with entirely New and Magnificent Scenery, by Mr J. S. Willis and Herr Habbe, of the Opera House. Melbourne. Elegant nnd Appropriato Dresses, made expressly for this great work. Lecocq's Exquisite Comic Opera, in three act*. THE LITTLE DUKE I THE LITTLE DUKE ! THE LITTLE DUKE ! FABMCE(DukedeParthenay) .Marion Norman (Her great oharacter. Played by her through out India and the Australian Colonies, with immense success.) BtANcnK (Duchess do Parthenay).. Lucy Conn Nicholas Frimouee .. .. Miss A. Brooks Captain do Montaland .. Miss Maud Pollard DaTanvillo ) .. .. Miss May Pollard DoMerignac (. nmnara Miss Flo de Ijorno M.Fontvllle f offloers Miss Kuth wElace DeLucenay ; .. .. Miss Bella Stewart M. Garotte (hermoia) .. Mies Ktliol Pollard Mdme. de Lausac (mlatresß of her school) Misa Eva Clements Matin \ (maid to Mil rac.de Lausac) .... .. Miss Minnio Reeoe Mdlle. deChampvert .. Miss Mina Foster Mdlle. de La Roche .. Miss Totty Dawson Mdlle. Olive Pauline ~ Miss Ethel MoKay (Ladies at School) Mdlle. St. Amanda (a dunco) .. .. ... Miss Lizzie Donnelly Soldiers, Pages, Maidservants, Meuservantsi. by R. Trigge. F. Trigge. M. McKay, A. Hall. A. Cobb, C. Brett. F. Fergusson, H. Hall. T. Hall, A. Farrdl, C. Sweetman, F. Wallen, O. Sorrell, &0., &c. Synopsis of Soenkry.—Act I.: Palace of Duke of Perthonay. Midnight. (Herr Habbc.) Act II.: The Exterior of Chanoinease' do- Lausac's School (Mr J. S. Willis). Aot. III.: The French Camp (Mr J. S. Willis). In tha Third Act-Granrf Maroh and Military Evolu tions by the Duke's Army. Opera produced under the immediate supor vißion of Mr TOM POLLARD. Full Orohestra nnd Choniß under the direc tion of Mr J. A. DELANY. Leader of Orchestra. Mr FRED POLLARD. POPULAR! PRICES:-Drees Circle and. Orchestra Stalls. Four Shillings; Stalls, Half a- Crown: Pit, ONE SHILLING. Family Tickets (In packots of twelve), Trans ferable and available for any night durlnfftha season, £2 2r. to be obtained at the Box Office up to MONDAY, Maroh 2, when theSalewill close. Box Office at Lennox's, Queen-street, whom Prtats may be secured in the Dross Circle, and Tickets obtained for all parts of the Theatre. Doors open at half-past seven; Overture at eight p.m.; Carriages at half-post ten. |iKB MORE B-V EN I Nitt WITH .• '..;• B. T. BOOTH. The Citizens' Committee have much rteasuro In announcing the return of Mr R. T. Booth, who, having quite recovered fro/a his last illness, will deliver one isore Public Address - . - at the THEATRE R OYAI, TO-NIGHT. TO-NIGHT. TO-NIGHT. SOLOS, DUETS, AND SELECTIONS BY THE CaOIR. Thos. Peacock, Esq., M.H.R., will Presides Rev. T. Spurqeon will Deliver a short Address. Presentations will be made from the Citizens of Auckland and the Choir. Doors open at 7 o'clock; commence, 7.30.. All surplus Funde will be handed, over to the Uospel Temperance Union CommiUee. Drubs Circlk la: Othkh Pakts House .. „ .. 6d. SOIREE AND CONCERT _._.. wiUbeheldin ''ST. JAMES'S TTAT.T.. WELLINGTON-ST. (in Celebration of St. David's Day), THIS EVENING, MARCH 2, 1885. His Worship the Mayor of Anckland will preside, when a Splendid Programme will be presented by tome of the best talent in the colony—both Welsh- and English—including Mr Morgan, Miss Peace, Mr Smyth, Mr Cartor, Mrs Waters, Mr J. H. Edmonds, Mr Burnham, Mr Hanna, and a Glee Party under the conduc torship of Mr Edmonds. . ■ TEA AT 0.3&, ! CONCERT AT 7.50. TICKETS, is 6d BACH. ! Educational. MISS K. HOLLIS, Teacher of Mueic. Instructions also given in other Accom plishments: Sinetng, Painting, etc., French, Latin, Fancy Work, etc. Day and Evening Classes formed for English and the above.—For further particulars and terms apply at Park. Vitiw Cottage, Hpwo stroet, ' DR. HENSJSN conducts German Class at Miss Vaile'a Seminary. Fee, One Guinea,—Apply Miaa Yaile, Pompallior TorraCß. MR F. B. WOOBEAM, Teabhkr of the PIANOFORTE AND HARMONIUM, Address earo of Mr A. Eady, Auckland Music Warehouse, Queen-street, Board and Besideneet BOARD AND RESIDENCE for busi ness Men, S minutes walk from Queeit- Btreet, well ventilated, bedrooms and bathroom attached ; good table kept and every attention to boardurH Addrofts Glen Ayr, Eden Cree oent, next Wynynrd House. BOARD AND RESIDENCE for two Gentlemen, or Lady and Gentleman; large, airy rooms, no children.—Apply Mrs Taylor, 3rd house past McKolvio-stroet, Great North Road, SurreyjHillii jfiAVENbISH HOUSE.—Private Board \y and Residenoe; terms, 17s.—Nelson-street, two doors off Cook-street, to tho loft from Qucon-atroot. W: ~eTl esl c y hou s b (3 doors from Hobson-street), WellOHlus- Ktroot West. Auokland, New Zealand, BOARD AND REiSIDKNCIG. A Good Table kept, lofty and woU-rentllated Bedrooms, Plunge una Shower Baths, and evory cpnvonlonce to ensure tho comfort at boorderft and visitors. Terms, £1 per week, M. MASON. l^tirlßtrflßß. rfTO'VITRNOR itHOWN£': HOiMT,' VJT HOBaON-STRKKT. Board ana Lodgtn*_ „ » . 20s per Wee* Single Boom J .. .. ~ .. 25spoyWeolt T\TEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. AUCKLAND SECTION. EXCURSION TO NGARUAWAHIA AND : HAMILTON. TUESDAY,"MARCH 3, 1885. Fast Train.—Leaves.: Auckland, 9.0 a.m.;: Newmarket, 9.10 a.m. Koinrns: Hamilton (dep), 6.0 p.m.; NgaruawaMa (dep.), 8.40 p.m. Fares.—To Ngaruawahia and Hamilton (Return): Ist Class, 7s lid; 2nd Class, He. Yot further particulars, see Posters and Hand bills Qvwywhere, C. HUDSON, District Traffic Managor. TTVARGAVILLE RACES', EXCURSION. A Special Steamer will leave Helonsvillo for Dargaville immediately after tho arrival of the- Train, leaving Auckland en THURSDAY, stlx March, at 7.16 a.m.: avA. a Steamor will leavo- Uargaville on Sunday morning for Helenavillo. whero a Special Tvain will moot tho passengers,, and convey them on to Auckland, at the usual First-class Feacsu PROGRAMME. First Day. ! MAIDEN PLATE, 25sovs. BUSHMEN'S PURSE, 40SOT8V ■ MAIDKN HURDLE RACE. 2560V5. DARGAVILLE CUP. 1008OVS, NATIVE RACE, 15SOVS. . • ;' ■ ■' PUBLICANS' PURSE, 40sovs. , ' ! Second Day. . ', KAIPARA HANDICAP, 85eova. .« NATIVE RACK HANDICAP, 15SOVS, *, M GUMDIGGERS'PURSJUSsovs. FKEK HAMDICAI', 30SOV8.