The Auckland Evening Star.

VOL. XXVI.—No. 5,45

AUCKLAND, N.Z., FIiIDAY, JANUAKY 9, 1885.

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BfrlppSJOSi *^1 tiik uniti HTA'IKS Olf AMERICA, V. HONOLULU. TO URKAT BRITAIN. ndor f'ostjii Contra"' v,.;n tho Govemmonta ;l(nv Zealan. J Rufi Now South Waloo, Pnesenßcr bookofl throufth to Livorpo London, or I'r.rls. via tho Great Overland Ro 3f America, via t!ie ateair.ors of the Attwr jlnos from Now York. I | Date of Dato oi Steamer. jTons., Sailing to Sailing : J I Sfdno? 'Frisco, I 1885." Onorabout 18&1. Zealandin 3,200 Jan. 10 Feb. 3 City of Sydney.... :S,iooFob.7 March 3 Auatralia :i,-'ool March 7 Muruh !) FARKS •- First-class £6(1 and upwards Stoorafie £.'!2 3sMand upwards Fh-Bt-cluss to San Francisco >Hio E4opr«e:« „ ..id 30 Tnrough Cabin Passengers are permitted lay over at Honolulu, or any of the cities of ti United States, not to oxcoed sis months. Special Through Hills of Lading issued t Wool shipped for New York. Boston. &c-., eithi by rail or via Panama, by Pacillc Mail S.S. Co. Steamers. No Shipping Orders will bo issued after 4 p.n on tho day before tho saillnpf of steamers for Sn Francisco. For freight rates and all other informatio apply to BROWN OAMI'BKLIi&OO., Lowor Queon-nrrcot and Hhortliind-streot. ~~&*4Ur OR *E N T "*J' l N B Under contract with tho No^ at*wrasSß'^ South Wales Gorornmon fo the conveyance of Mails. Tho following Steamships belonging to th Orient Co. and tho Paeillo Co. will leav SYDNEY and MKLBOURNIC on tho undei montioned datos for LONDON, via ADKLAIDH DIKOO, GARCIA (atsteamor's option). SUKZ:- Steamer. From Sydney. From Molb'urne AUSTRAL Jan. 17 Jan. 20 Cuzco Jan. 31 Fob. 0 Liquria Feb. U Feb. 20 lueria Fob. 28 March C And fortnightly thereafter. "llirough faros to London, £22 to £75. Passengers Bocuro special advantages bj booking through from Now Zealand, becond olass passengers by Orient Bteamer are providod with saloon passages to Sydney or Molbonrno. PASSAGES FROM LONDON.-Special faclU ties affordod for bringing out Friends and Relatives by pre-paymont of tho passago-monoy here, BPKCIAL RETURN TICKKTS. Rvallablo for lit months, are issued at tho following rates :— First Saloon £117 Second Saloon _ £77 PARCELS BOOKED THROUGH to IiON DON at Roducod Rates. For further particulars, apply to UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND (LIMITED), Agents in Now Zealand. FTTNION STEAMSHIP U COMPANY OF NKW ZEALAND (LIMITED). TIME TABLE. — Januaky. fOB TARANAKI, NELSON. PICTON, WEL LINGTON, LYTTKLTON, AND WKST COAST PORTS (from Manukau). _ Steamer, j Date of Sailing. j HAWBA I Mon.. 12. 4 p.m. i - (if mail arrived) RotorPA I Tiicb.. 20,10 a.m. i 8. 10 a.m. FUiTGISBORNK, NAPIKR, WKLLINQTON. liYTT.ELTON, AND PORT CHAIJVHCRB (from Atiokland). Wairabapa I Thurs.. la. noon I — FOR MELBOURNE! ;vta Bmrrl. Wairarapa* I Thurs., 15. noon 1 — •Calls at Hobart. . FOR SYDNEY. Tk ANAU I Tuc3., l.i, 5 pm. I — RINQAROOMA 1 Wed.. 21. noon I — iTOH GISBORNK, NAPIKR, AND WEL- LIN6TON. SouttlCross I Tues.. 20. 5 p.m. I — FOR SUVA AND T.U'VTIICA ARAWATA | JNlOn., 12, O p.m. I FOR RUSSKLLAND KA\VAKAWi__. Arawata I Mon., 12.5 p.m. I —__ Excursion tickets. 7 Dnrij« the months of December, January, and lebnmiy. l}xc"r- Son Tickets A'ill bo issued at Reduced Kates, available for return nntil.3l3t March, ISiSo. Cargo must-bo booked and alongsulo I^o HOURS before advertised time of departure. Passage Tickets must bo token at tho Com pan^s Offlco (Auckland Branch), comer of Queen and Customi-strcets. r -VTORTHEKNSTEAM- W^:?a JM SHIP CO. (LIMITED). its % \s\ Time Table.— January. (Weather and other Circum vZ^*^*^ Btances Permitting). 11 FROM QOTEN|TRKKT MM QUICKEST, CHEAPEST, AND EASIEST Ohlnemutu at two p.m. same day. FOR TAURANGA^g,D s BAY OF PLENTY "bTBAMEB. I - DATE OF SAILINB. Clansman I Monday, 12.7 p.m. Clansman Thursday, Id. 7 p.m. Wellington Monday, 19. < P-m. Wcllinlton Thursday 2-2 7 pm. Clansman Monday. 28 7 P.m. danaman Thursday. 29 8 p.m. Wellington Monday, Feb. 1. 7 p.m. _^ •' " Connects at Tauranga for OpotlfcJ Btafe and Bay of Plenty Ports every Tuesday. FOR RUSSELL. WHANGAROA. AND MO.NUONUI, Wellington | Monday, 12, 7 P.m. Clansman I Monday. 19, 7 p.m. WeVfington I Monday, 26,7 p.m Clansman 1 Monday, i eb. 2, 7 p.m FOR GREAT BARRIER. 'rOTPHWA. PORT FITZ B ny, kKn WHANOAI'ARAPARA. HloßelK | Every_Saturday, 8 a.m. foil Wa^GARKI7WHANOAREI HEADS, AN! M ANG APAI* _______—— y.A (r , Prn r I Every Tuesday, 8 p.m. . Ktt WHANOABEI, WHANGAUKI HEADS, ANI Parua Bay. ilaogregot- 1 Every Friday, 6 p^m. — gssitoiwoßv«A' gAWP'r^ lßy A- — gleiote TE?eiyMsndaFind Thursday, vey passeiigora to Waipu. Clansman Friday, 9.81 p.m. ssssr- pssA-Si ■Sr W^Jaa-yl^foa.m. Macgrogor I Friday, 80,6 p.m. Wellington I Friday, 30. » p.jrv. _ . FBOMWHA'nOABII .. TO AUCKLAND (From Rail? iy Wharr.) Wellingtoa I Saturday, 10.5 !p.n>. SSS »y:]& p: m' SI I'w^ag^m. Macgregor Monday. 26. n°on Clansman Wednesday, 28 0 p.m. as !»t&r Douglas and'ArgVle as peradverUßeinentß. ■ —FOR HOKIANGA. •MX'TlSota m-t be taken at tho Cc panv's Office. 67. Qnm*«i An''s™in~ EXCURSION TIClv-LIS. - During months of December,. 01^ itU c =i ay sarnowillbo issued a fm' athe oV ßelilnßton nto\ 3laa oLt^for;Waiw every Saturday, at 2 p.m., returning cv Monday, 7 a.m. =r= : —7 7*t s, (3OHOMANDI Jt^S^^^^THOMAS SCOTT, MAST] LeavesAntfclSSf 'iSw-Oggf*l January. Batnrdtt y, lO.lVnoo Monday, JftlS noon TueadaTi 13 , 12 nO o: Wedneßday,_U, 12 noon 15> v nOl Friday, US, 2p.m. artßr (i l ,,H.lliioe wltaont 0^ within halt an hout of advertised time oi PSS?P« n8 l 0 must tawml d of, l«l«d- Tho Coiomandel will be laid up from vi 21th in ß tant to«l»j|£- HWl inJUnr. Manw



_ A>*4Ldr QTEAM TO THAME 48mli&~MMZp c °n°octlnß with Riv M' BBfflweftJßCStoamers for bTIItLIN XI W]l\^> "Of'l'^IKLDS, MORRINsWI IJ|- WAITOA PLAINS, AND GRANT AN v KOSTKR'B KKTTLEMKNT. uliJi-"1 A[s TIMK TABIjK Of S3. ROTOMAHANA, P.S. KNTERPRISK N 2, AND ANNK MILBANK. ,01. FROM AUCKLAND. °f- I Rotoina- | Knter- I Amw" Uu L-Jl'^iL_i_ Pl'iao. I Milbank Kri-, !) | - I -rp.m. i ZT~ f- Sut., 10 | S a.m. _ _ L Mon., 12 |10 a.m. I — _ t0 Tues.,l3 I 10.30 am. - _ •— Wad., II 11l a.m. | _ _ Than., 15 1 p.m. I _ _ Kn'., 10 2 p.m. — Sat., 17 3_p.m. I _. _ II _ _ _JfUOM tIIAAIW: I Kotoina- I" Knter-" "I Anno" I hana. I prise. | Milbank Fri., !l | 12 noon —" " i" _ Sat., 10 | i! p.m. 12 p.m. _ Mon., 12 | l p.m. _ | _ Tvtoj., 13 | 4.30 p.m. _ _ to Wed.lt a p.m. | _ _ if Thurs., 15-1. I _ Fri., Hi 7 a.m. - _ Sat., 17 7.30 a.m. I — — m No carßO received for Rotomahana wlthl er aalf an-hour of advortisod tlmo of leaving. ,'s Not. rtH'.iosißiblo in Shipping, Carrying, o llsnhara:!nK Live Stock, n. OKO. KItASKR. Acront. '" Jbs^Ler "WAIUKU AND ONE '" JmS&Sk * » HUNGA BTKAI ' (*l^^^^ NAVIO A.TION CO. (LiMirghl i'IMK 'I'AJiIJt.-H.a. MANUKAU. i, T,onv9 OnchuEja I I.oavo Walnku I Januaky, iss,">. 10-Saturday. 12.:!O p.m. 10-Saturday, 0 p.m. IV 12—Monday, « p.m. — ir M-Wed., o p.m. 11-Wed., 0 a.m. — l."i-Tluirsday,il.3oa.rn, o 17—Saturday, fi.TO a.m. 17—Saturday, 11 a.m. 0 lil-Moiulay, 7.; ma.in. 111-Monday. 12 noon :- 21-Wed., «.3O a.m. L'i—Wednesilay, 1 p.m. ;, 22—Thursday, SI a.m. 22-Thursday, 130 p.m. - 23-Friday(forManukau - Hoads), 8 a.m. ~ • 21—Saturday. 11 a.m. 21—Saturday, 5.30 p.m. - ai—Mondny, 1.30 p.m. — 27—Tuesday, 3 p.m. 27—Tuesday. 7 a.m. „ _~— 28-Wod., 8.30 a.m. 30-Frlday, 6 p.m. _ ~, , —, 31—Saturday, 10.30 a.m. Ail rroiKhte payable before dolivcry of goods. J. BARR BROWN; Managing Diroctor. r ' "— ~r^i ; ' 1 J§jfi?Msl &• s- WAITAKI, 413 t0"8 resistor 420 h.p,, wIU [ "SHSHKaSS^be despatched to . WHANGARKI. WHANGARKI HEADS. MANGA WAI. AND PARUA BAY, as follows :— TIME TABLE FOR JANUARY. From Auckland: Tuesday ,|l3th. 8 p.m. Friday, ltith, 8 p.m. Tuesday. 20th. 8 p.m. Friday, 23rd. S p.m. Tuesday, 27th. S p.m' Friday, 30th, 8 p.m. From Whanptaroi: Sunday, nth. ,'i p.m. 'I'luirsday, 15th. 5.10 p.m. Mondny, lOth, 10 a.m. '1 hursdav, 22nd, noon Monday. 2(ith. I p.m. Wednesday, 2Slh, 4 p.m. Cargo received at Kamo Coal Dopdt, Railwuy Wharf, until 4 p.m. A COACH moots tho Steam jr at Whangarol Heads, and runs to Waluu. Fakss—Whangarol, Mangapal, and Paraa Bay: Saloon, 10s; Return, 15a. StoornKe, 6aj Return, 10s. Whangarol Hoads i Saloon, 7s Od i Steoraao. os. Tickets must he obtained at the Oflico, which will bo open until after the bout leaves. KAMO COLJLIKRY COMPANY (Limited), Agents. Oiiicoi ll a. (juoon-streot, oppoalto Firth's "JT' lslfl^GEXUUKSloN- ''Kwbi^^^'Will leave (Juecn-street Wharf onBATURDAY.IOIh.at2p.m. weather permitting). Fates: 2s(idcacli. £~~£^r QUNUAY "EXCUKSiON GROUND, pur SUNDAY. JANUARY 11, at 9.30. t-akk: tct Hmr.r.ixns and SIXPENCE Cbiklren. One_ShiHinß. , T mflE S.S. NEPTUNE is iSJSftßr^f" _L open for Charter—Tow j^^gj^^SSj'inf;. Picnic Parties, or Fishmß **£$m£§*sz*®^ particulars apply on board. J. LOGAN. ~, r OTEAM TO LONDON. J^&|3aSL*PKNTN3UL AR &ORIKNTAL STKAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, FOR :/)NDON DIRKCT. _. Leave Leave Steamer. Sydney. Molbourne, . im _ 18351 Bat.larat Via Colombo Jan. 23 Jan. 29 Indus „ ' Feb. G Feb. 12 ROME Fob. 20 Feb. 2G Shannon Mar. 6 March 12 And thenceforward every alternate week. Passengers and cargo booked to London, Mar seilles. Italy, Kgypt, India, China, and Japan at moderate rates. , . Return Tickets issued both to first and second class passensers at especially low rates. Cheap reserved accommodation can boobtamed in this C Passonge™CS booo'king at Auckland secure special advantages. For all P articuiars t a f gly s tc LiNK & IS Queen-street. Auckland. Asonts._ —"T""? |i! O H LONDON , '^^^^^^^t, The well-known regular HERMIONE, 1,120 tons register, D. T. Roberts. Commander, IS NOW LOADING AT THE RAILWAY WHARF. Vpt freight or passage apply to aer lrolßn c^u li CKS^f Al fa & Co., Agents. I 18 Queen-street, Auckland, ' November 12.1884. PL ATT AND FAW CE T T'S UNRIVALLKD £i 4s SUIT I £4 4s SUIT! " For Quality, for CncaP m °B,f' h f?r Stylo> nnd G°°a STANDS UNRIVALLED! Their Motto is: FULL VALUE FOR CASH. Call and Sco thoir CHOICE STOCK of - SCOTCH AND COLONIAL TWEEDS. M PL ATT ANdHfAWCETT, TAILORS, 8 I RAr.ANCiAirAI'E ROAT). "vvr H, FENTON & CO. X* APPOINTMENT TO HIS EXCELLENCY THB QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. W. H. FENTON, HKNRY YOUNG - /i\ LARGEST /-r t\ - <w> T Of) \~Vy ZEALAND. \JL / HAT AND CAP MANUFACTURERS, _ BHIRTMAKBRS, HOSIERS ' AND GENTLEMEN MERCER 3. _ p OVEENMENT LIFE INSURANCE H. Head Office: PROVINCIAL BUILDING! Wellington. IHB ONLT NEW ZEALANB LIVK OJIIOI. tlio GOVERNMENT SECURITY, rea MUTUAL INSURANCB, )m . LOWEST PREMIUM the The Ordinary Branch ofTerß an Insurance ary c.l 200 at the premium charged . olsa ail- ' whero for £1,000, equivalent to AN IMMEDIATE BONUS OF £200 els In addition to Full Participation in Proflt* •jr- WORKMAF3 iFsURANC Specially provided for in tho KR INDUSTRIAL BRANCH. policies Issued from £5 Upwards, wr ,1, PARTICIPATION_IN PROFITS. JH tog. rreePolicy. LijiEßAi[REopLAllON3| 6li •



;s> Business Notices. 'er . _^ . Si TUST ARRIVED EX COPTIC FROf no tr lonuon, 'K. ALBANY FOOD FOR INFANTS AND '" INVALIDS. 0. Tho Albany Food has ao rapidly grown int public favour that hitherto m: liavo been uimbl to l;eei) paco witli tho demand; but for th future (its success bol«B assured) nrrnngomout luivo been mado to keep tho market alway - well supplied. Tho repeated inquiry for tho Food by th<» who have used it in tho best guarantco of it excellent (toothing qualities, and no houai should bo without a supply. E. MITCHELSON & Co., - 19, QUKKN-STUKKT.' 'AUCKLAND. "jl/fIOUNT EDEN CARRIAGE WORKS 0. R ENS II A W (Lato Carriage Builder to tho Right lion John Bright) begs respectfully to infoni tho gentry and tho public generally that ho lms Erected his NKW OAUHrAGB WORKS IN Sunnyside Road. - EDKN VALK KOAD, MOUNT KDEN. C.R. having had 33 years practical oxporionoc lr of the trado in all ita branches, hopes to be favoured with a Bhare of public patronage Now . Orders, Repairs, &c, &c, entrusted to him will bo |. oxeouted In llrst-class stylu, with promptitude and dispatch. — i Heraldry Work and Lettering done on tho " premises. Carriages, &«., nought and Sold on Commission. (IOTO B A T H X to ROTH'S PUBLIC HOT GOLD AND 8110WKR BATHS, VICTOniA-STUMT KaST Chargo-ONK SHILLING. Open all week days 'ro'nß a. m . to !l p.m., and SUNDAY MORN INGS from fl till 10 a.m. Tho Bath-rooms ore all private and supplied with every conven ience, Turkish towels, ilesh and hair brushos, combs, respirators, soaps, &o. Seleot Bath rooms (private) for Ladies every day, at all hours, with female attendance Ono Shilling and Sixpence l Jleaso note tho address—Victoria street East, above thu Greyhound Hotel, and next tho Cheap Bedding and Furniture Mart Auckland. N.8.-Barber in attendance. T HENDERSON, HOUS.W, BHIP, SIGN, AND GENERAL DECORATIVE PAINTKR, Mn. It Wt»ng.\u.iT.i *b » ii/r allindinb & inr, RUTLAN'D-STItKET, AUCKLAND, WHOLESALE FURNITURE MANUFACTURERS, Bet? to Inform Morchants, Shippers, Furnlturo Dealers, and tho Trado that, having erected Machinery of the most modern description and labour-saving appliances, thoyaro now proparod to manufacture ALL KINDS OF FURNITURE IN ANY QUANTITY, And on tho shortest notice. WORKMANSHIP AND MATERIAL 01'AHAJJTlCEn. "\\r AR N 0 C~K BKOTUB KS, SOAP AND CANDLK MANUFACTURERS, COX'S CREEK, RICHMOND. OrriCK UURHAM-STRKKT, AUCKLAND. Cash Purchasers of __;Tallow,_Wool. Shoopaklnß, and Honea. MR W. A. DUGLEBY, M.X.1.8.A., ARCIIITKCT, &O. OKPICKS: No. 7, Exchange Chambers, Quoen- strop t. T»IPE I'LUMS ! RIPE PLUMS! Wiiolksalk, in Quantities to Suit I'CHCIIASIOHd, AT aii t r. t.i b-yqej-5,,, .&? ,&<,-?: » "■»" ---oUSlNS AND ATKIN have oh Snlo several Second-hand Jturctcfi, l'haetons, and Dob Carte, Hunt, and suiUiblo for summer ÜBO. _^____ JH O NY D E N, • QUKKN-STRKKT. I'IANOS. PIANOS. VIOLINS. &o. ANOTHER SHIPMENT OV HAAKE'S, MIGNON'S, AXD RAPOLDI. J H. considers tho Haake to bo tho bost German Piano manufactured; tho Mionon the neatest and bost flnUhcd; and the Rai-oldi tor appearance, tone and durability, the cheapest Piano over offered in this market. A fow first-class Violins and a. good Sccojpd hand Piano, and two Church Pedal and Pipe Organs, for sale. , IThOS. J . JB.ARBUTT, / I Manufacturer or |CORN BROOMS, Bs2g* TBADB | X A P A I } MASK. TELEPHONE NO. ■ .232. 1 L L I A M THOMAS, Corner of Lorno and Victoria-streots, MONUMENTAL MAIBL&D GENERAL ARCHITECTURAL SCULPTOR AND CARVER. Inscriptions Accurate and Beautiful. Monuments. Tombs, Headstones, and every description of Stone Work at theLo west Possible Prices for Townand Country riBOUND LIMB. GROUND LIMB FOR SALE" rivalled for durability and hard-sett ng dualities). For tankß and other wet work it ia a firat-class material. B-KBANAo"m^hV AQBN*' ' gum) HEBKET3.J |ALSX. AITKKN. HESKETH AND AITKEN are glad to Inform their Customers and the Public generally that having sold tho whole - of their last year's Steck of Clovers, otc, they aro in a position to Offer an Entirely New Stock arriv'.nK per direct steamer Aorangi, from Lon don, and per Mail Steamer from San Francisco, as under, all current season's growth, consisting of— WHITK CLOVKR (Trefollum repene) BED CLOVER (Trefollum pretens) ALSYKK CLOVJCR (Trefolium hybridaj COWGUASS (Trefolium perenue) BPAKLET CLOVKR ITrefolium incarnatnm) TREFOIL (MeJicago aupulina) , LUCERNE (Medicagosattva) ALFALFA (Modieago Chilians) TIMOTHY (Phleum Prateuis) CRffiSTKD DOGSTAIL (Cynosnrns erlstalns MEADOW FOXTAIL (Alopecnrus pretensls) i BHKKPS FESCUE (Fostiica ovina) ' WOOD MEADOW GRASS (Poa nemoralii) PRAIRIE (Bronius Sohrcederi) DOOB GRASS. BAT-TAIL (Sporobolna clongatus) RYK-GRA.SS (Scloum psrrone semporvirons) COCKSFOOT (Daotvllß glomorata) PURPLE and GRKKN TOP ABERDEEN » TURNIPS DEVONSHIRE GRKY STONK. WHITH - STONE. AND GLOBE TURNIPS BWKDE TUKNIPS They are also Agents for the Bonoduet a« S Manufactured by the Auckland Manure Co:a nnnr, Sydney Bonedust and Flour, Mineral und a Bone Phosuliotcs, Potato and Grass Manures ■ Peruvian sSuano, Nitrate of So(ta, and olhoi Artificial Manures; Oats, Maize. Barley. Beans 'ease; Coarse, Bine, and Rock Salt, Cobra, anc IJrisosi Cake [ New Zealand Flax and Tow. etc PAPBRHANGINQB _ m W. PHILLII'PS & SON HAVE RECEIVBD, XX LATB ARRIVALS 185-P A C E A G E S-185 OONTAININQ ' 55,000 ROLLS OF PAPERHANGINGS B CONSISTING OF NEW PATTERNS For Drawlne, Dintag, Bea-roonm JCT * Staircase, suitable for the * ■ ak r •» m W6-PACKAGES--916 *• SCRIMS AND HESSIAN! »T< W. PHILLIPPS & SON, C, 96 AND 97, QOEEN-STBEKI,



T> U T C II E R AND CO, i? KORT-ST. AND QUKEN ST WHARF, STEVEDORES, RECEIVING AND FORWARDING AGENTS. WOOL STORED AND DUMPJ2D TOR SHIPMENT BALLAST SUPI'LIED, QUPBRIOR CORRUGATED TANKS J. L. KEAN " Hfii for Sale a number of the above, with Tap* ready tor use, prioe 358, at his Shop, Wellesley street East (next doo." to Crowthar's Stablot) Largs Quantities ot Spouting, Ridging, aui Down Pipes always in Stock. Verandah Iroi onrved at tho shortest notice. Country orden wIH alwayi roooivo his prompt atUution. Lw* Waali&j« slnttYß on hand Pint. F, HANNKEN CIIAS. F. IIANNKK? ---(Lato in tho omploy of (Late in tho employ of Messrs L. D. Nathan Mrs J. Smith, Draper and Company), Quoen-street). X>EG to intimato to their friends and the ■^"^ publio generally, that thoy will, on SATURDAY NEXT, DECEMBER 20, Open those Premleos In UPPER QUEEN-STREET, Now occupied by Mossrs Smith and Caughcy, with a LARGE ani. WELL-ASSORTED STOCK OF DRAPERY, CLOTHING, ka., &a, Bouaira fob oAKit, And liopo, by strict attention to buslnoss com" bined witli a long wholoßiilo and rotall expcrl onco, to niorit a fair uhuro of their patronage. All Goods marked in plain llguros, and at such prices that must dofy competition. Country ordors will receive prompt attention. Parcols forwarded to all parts of tho North Island. HANNKEN BROTHERS, DRAPERS, BILK MKItCKRS, CLOTHIBRS, &c, &C, No. 300, UPI'EII QUKKN-STRKET (Late Messrs Smith and Caughoy's Premises). S] M E A W, • DUTOHICU CITY MARKET, In thanking the pulilic for tholiheral patronago bestowed on him during tho past IS months, begs to announeo that ho has ciilevod into mrtnershlp with Mr K. Fowlor, and that the nisinOHS will In future he carried on under tho uno of Mea.l and Kowlor. Ho takos tho opportunity of assuring hla minicioUH patrons and the public generally that no etr.irts vvill ho spared tiy the now linn to merit a continuance of their patronage. The working expenses being much lower than other houses In the trade, our prices aye such 113 will dofy competition. ■(«>rlnTrprnrp"irai|6ii oijBOiIdo) joojis-npoioiA 'Pfl 'Joiimti[ t [ pasuooi'i 'B.OKISMWM 'H 'X '%V—-eoo\iA MO[ .Uoa }H '310018 U| S|IBUO)fl UOipinf JO 81.109 I[V 'OOpOU jboijoi(b oi(i uo onop 2fi"o.\\ Suuniiusuyx pun Suiqiuniji i° Bpnjif ny "iluixtf aoiju s.|iuoiu xib jo; jnid,u uj i(ln>i 9d«x •i[;ii:o pfi bj; uio.i| 'athix .Cjoai'ioq pirn doiß i !(oiio p9 uiojj 'uoox pun 'Bounj[ rßAvoo.[sf '. 100; jod pi uiojj t» P!»l Bodi<i t£«O) u| osnoij aus imi|j JOduauo uo ptuf li I HgIVAV i 'HgJ.VM i >TSTXV^iVy "ri A L LE" D 15 A C K.~ JJ KWMAH IC X T J-J OTK L, Begs to notify to his old Friends and Ciistomcrs and the Ci jnoral Public that he lias resumed tho Proprietorship or tho abovo well-known and solcot Suburban Hotel, and that the biißlnosß will bo conducted under his personrd super vision, nnd on the same lines which caused his former rcpimc to bo so satisfactory, popular, ,and successful, and trusts thoy will again favour him with their kind patronage. EVONPOET, WAIVVERA, AND WAUKWOUTH ROYAL MAIL Mondays, Wcdnosdays, Tuesdays, Thursdays Fridays. 1 "avo 3' Dovonpart.^ a.m. Warkworth, 8 a.m. Takapuna, 8.30 a.m. Huhol, 9.30 n.m, Wade 10.30 a.m. Waiwera, 10.15 a.m. Waiwora, 12 noon Wado, 11.30 a.m. Puhoi, 12.15 p.m. ', Takapuna, 2 p.m. Warkworg^g. _ fe^SrCr. . AVING diHpo?od of my coach businci«s at North Shore, I havo a fow vory Superior Horses left for Salo.-Apply to F. J. Quick. Dovomiort, North_Shoro._ rnHE UNION~STEAM SAW, MOULD JL ING, SASH, AND DOOR COMPANY (LIMITED). WHOLBSALB DEALERS IN TIMBER, DOORS, SASHES, AND TURNERY. SUPPLIES IN WHOLESALB LOTS, From Bush Mills, by direct deliver* at ant Public Wharf In Auckland, BUILDIN9 MATERIAL IN EVERY FORM, including MOULDINGS. And from Mechanics' Bay Yard and Faotory, TIMBER, MOULDINGS, DOORS, BASHES, SPECIAL JOINERY, FRETWORK, AND TURNERY. IMPORTANT TO BUILDERS, OONTBAMOR3, CABINETMAKERS, AND JOINERS, A SPKCIALLY SKLKCTKD BTOCK OF JOINERS' TIMBER, From tho Company's Talma Mill, thoroughly seasoned and ready for working up, Is alwayß kept in Stock at-Mechanics' Bay Yard, and oan bo secured in Lots to suit Customers requirements. TAIRUA TIMBER Is well known as the BUST JOINEB31 TIMBER IN THE MARKET STORAGE ACCOMMODATION Affordod by arrangement in MitOHANlOf' Bay Yakd. SORTING-UP ORDERS Executed from Mhohanic9' Bat Yabd with out delay. QUOTATH3N3 AND PATTERN BOOKS On nrpllcatlou at MECHANICS' BAY OR CUSTOMS an" ---1 . ' ■I CASH AND DEFERRED PAYMENI TAILORS, DUAPKRS, MILLINERS, , MANTLK AND HABIT-MAKERS. HOBSON-STRKBS, We respectfully Invito attention to oar liarg. , Stock of NOVKLTIES for the prosent Season. ' Oor Great Variety and Choico of the Be« Fabricß, with the Skill and Talent wo now em ploy, and tho groat success of our efforts to pro 1, suco Superior Garments, Perfect in Fit, an. ia Onexcelled in Cut und Stylo, Rives us over: sonfldence in lespeotfully uolicHlng the favou ii£ a visit. All Tweeds thoroughly shrunk before belnß M mado up, and Fit und Workmanship -N Guaranteed. The Deferred Payment System has bee ousd to bo a great boon, by enabling thos »ith limited incomes to procure necessaries I a he eaaieat possible way. ALL GOODS ARE MARKED IN PLAIN "^^ FIGURES. Cash Customers receive 8 per cent. Dlsoou ono shilling in the ponnd sterling) on all paroe tm »^gg; rosnmlin , ffIPAMOABS PABB TH» 8008.



Land and Estate Agents. rjHAS, TT ASMONI LAND AND MONETARY AGENT llfi, QUBUN-BTKKKT (Adjoining J!. Tonka and Co.'n), TELEPHONIC N 0...185. BANKERS! Nations, Bank of Now Zealand (Llmltod), Mortgage! and Loans Negotiated. Rents und Interests Collected, Money Invested on First-clnasSocurltlos with out charge. Estates managed for absontoos. Valuations and Arbitrations undertaken. Native Land affairs specially undomtoo.l. HousootoLot and Proportion forSalo placed on my lint f njo of charge Every 4e?oriptlon of landed property bought or sold tovordor. Largo stuns to lond on first-class soouritles. Q I t'y pi! O P KIIIIKB. STORES^-Sovoral lar(,'e ones in commanding positions; every information on application. BTOICK AND COMFORTABLE HOUSE in a flrat-claira loading position; both water and gas laid in; a fine opening for somoono. Price. £500 with terms. ALLOTI?ra-.T,SHORTLAND-STREET-Largo fronttigf- and very deep; splendid business Bito. S.'cs of this description (double front rro) awvury hard to obtain anywhere close to (Jneen-Htroet. Thiß Rito should at onco com mand Ihn attention of persons requiring a grand powltlon so near tho I'ost-offlco. BKOWN-STREET, I'ONHONBY-A Capital and vory; convenient Six-roomed Houso nlmriHt now; nlco iillolmont; protty view. Prioo. £125, with terms to suit. PONSONBY-Very pretty Sovon-roomod Villa Itosidonoo (now); gas and water; ovory con venlenco. Prioo, £125. NKWI'ON, SYMONDS-STREET SIDE-Vory Oomfortablo Eight-roomod Houso dust tho sort of houßO thoro is so much Inquiry for at prosont), sloso to Queen-street; gas anc! wator; largo aHotmont; nloe view, anc1, 3hoap; £756. r£ O! Jj BT, CONVENIENTLY - SITUATED 8 - ROOMED HOUSE, Victoria Avonue; rent, 14b per BKVKRAL COMFORTABLE AND PLEA SANTLY-BITUATKD HOUSES at low rents to good tonants. gUBURBAN pROPKRT ES. «210.-VERT OOMFORTABLK 4-ROOMBD COTTAOK, oonvoniont dlstunco from town; Mount lCdon district; ovory oonvonionoe. and nloe allotment; oasy terms of payment. NORTH SHOKB-Two flrst-class Allotments, oommandlng a very pretty viow, in rapidly rising looality, oloso to the wharf. £S 16s por foot. *350 TOR AN 8-ROOMED HOUSE and good allotment, situated near Mr Morley'e Store an tho Graat North Road. A chance soldom met with MOUNT EDKN. VIEW ROAD-Ono of tho Prottiost Houses in tho district, built on an allotmont 50 x 250, commanding a pleasant viow; garden tastefully laid out, built mid finished in a vory superior manner; Hhoiikl bo Inspected to ho appreciated; contains /Ive rooms, exclusive of cupboards and pantries. Price ow and torms easy. FIVK ACRKS, ilvo miles from town ; northern aspect; £30 por aero. This is tho property for an industrious man ; terms to suit. TEN ACRES, samo us abovo. Houso to suit will bo built on deferred payment syatom, if roqulrod. SEVERAL 8 TO 7-ACRE SECTIONS, Bultable for Markot Gardonß; good boII : convenient to town; good road frontago, 3} miles from town ; Rreat proupootivo vuiuo; ettsy terms. Monoy advanced to build with, rupayablo by monthly or quarterly paymonts. fiCOO will purchiiHO ON X of tho NICEST SITES for a GENTLEMAN'S RESIDENCE to bo obtained near Auckland ; tho size of tho si to would be about 300 x 200 foot. MOUNT RO3KILL (Valloy Road)-A good 6-roomod Uouoo on a Largo Corner Allotmont! am QLADBTONE JJBTATB 10a PER PCKVF ANI) UPWAUDS.-All the Unßold PorUous of that most conveniently situated property known as tho Gladstono Est ito. This Katiitn. situated so close to town, and from any portion of which tho views aro unsurpassed, in now Subdivided into Largo Allotments. These i;' n -tf buhbld at a homiifal but havo lat-i<»'--,.■„ w , lnv huluccn.cnl, tho Tho pru-osj^,.^ lo accept a third cash, tho balanco to remain for :i or 5 years at 6 percent, per annum. The inducements which tliis pro- K-rty oil'ors to any pefHonH requiring a nico caidenco Slto or a Splendid Investment aro manifold. Fancy beiiift nhlo to purchnse a Grand Allotment olos.i to town for 10s per foot. Soil scml-voloiinic. views unrivalled; within 5 minutoa' walk of a railway station, tnims to pass in thoimmediato vicinity, 'buses constantly; church und school convenient; gas nnd water mains within 100 feet i)f tho pro perty ; post oflh-eand telephono within a little disUtnco; no clearing required. Plans and ovory Information maj' bo obtainod at tho ofilco of tho unduralKnoa BAMDEL VAILK,] [JOHN DOUGLAS Yailb & Douglas (Latk Samoel Vailk), HOUSE, LAND, AND ESTATE AGENTS, LAND AND ESTATE AUCTIONEERS, RKAL ESTATE VALUATORS. BROKERS UNDER THK LAND TRANSFER A C T, SHOUTLAND STREET (Next the Post Office). BANKERS! Bank or Nkw South Walkb. See also our advortluoment In "N.Z. Herald and " Wnokly Nows.") MORTGAGES BOUGHT. Comfortable COTTAGE of 4 rooms and ■laru-oroom underneath; wator laid on; close to Threo Lamps ; allotment 33 x 100. Price, £300, and yen- easy terms of paymont could be arranged.—Vailc & Douglas, House and i-stato Agents. Shortland-Btreet. 1390 OTTAGE of 5 rooms in a pood situation near to town : allotment 33 x 100; planted with fruit trees, all in full bearing. Price, £230.— Vaile & Douglas, House and Land Agents, Shortland-street. 1400 Nice Httlo FAKM of Si acres within 13 miles of Auckland, on main road, closo|to church and school and railway station; all fenced ; half in grass nnd half in crop; new House of 4 rooms. Price, £3G0.-Vailc and Douglas, Land and Kstato Agents, Shortland Btrcet (noxt. the Post-office). HOC HOTEL.—Splendid Family Hotel, contain ing 30 rooms, all now and well-built of brick and comentud front, together with large public hall, and every convenience, situated m a thriving township, close to railway, &c., stable in connection with hotel, and tho whole doing a good trade.—Price and terms on appli cation to Vaile & Douglas, House and Estate S^NbirffiNESS ALLOTMENT on tho Ponsonby Road, in commanding posi tion, and of good size. Prico low. Terms cnsy ._Vaile and Douglas, Land and K3tatc BuIIDINGA^TMENTS, NEWTON, G lota cac'i, 2 of thrm having frontosres of 50 feet by n depth of 110 feet, and the others front ages o£ JO feet by same depth. Prico low, anc terms easy, aa may be arranged.—A ailo and Douglas, Lund and Estate Agents, next the Post-oflieo, Shortlaud-street. ,1372 SMALL FAJiM of 14 fiorea, very snitablo for a working man; all in cultivation; ncl I'ind" Hou«c of 3 rooms and kitchen, stable, &o Price. £200. 13liu CHEAP LITTLE HOMESTEAD, 11 acres, Kast Tamaki; all in grass and crop. Cottage o£ 8 rooms and small one of 2 rooms, PARTLY IMPROVED FARM of 132 acros. all fonced ;15 acres in grass. Splendid position tor fruit farm; deep water fron tag!; £ 300 ti 0 good Kittle waterside FARM of 112 acres, with larßc run adjoining; 25 to 30 acreß in cultivation; splendid place for fruit crowing. Terms easy. — vailo ana Douplas, Land nnd ffistatp Agots, Shortland strcct: imr.iediatc possession. 12SG £2°O—COTTAGE of 4 rooms, with allot ment S3 x 08ft.. neat garden, and close to the tram-iinea.-Vailc and Douglas, House and I ILand Agents. Shortland-Btrcct. !»•« MOo-Very Convenient COTTAGE of 4 'rooms and scullery, allotment 32 x SOf t. within quarter of an hour's walk from Queen-street. _Vuilo and Douglas. House, Land and Kstato Agents, next P. 0.. Shortland-street. 131)2 /•if&6>A—MEAT COTTAGE 10 mm '%&J&&\y "tC3 walk from Poat-offico. A tareaiii.-Vailo and Douglas, Land and Estate Agonts, Shortland-streot, , £650—HOUSE of 5 rooms anc. \itchen, ens and water laid on, &c.; workshop 24 x 11, Allotment, with frontago of 33 foot to Upper Union-street, and frontage to Nelson-street of 3j fcct.-Vuile and Douglas, Land and Instate TO KINVESTOUS.—For Sale, a First-rato Investment-Storeiind Dwelling-house Leased tors years to a Rood tenant; rent, 32s 6dper week. Largo and Commodious Store and Dwelling - house of Six Rooms in good thoroughfare, close to city.-Apply Vailo and Dowlas. House, Land, and Kstato Agents, ff'^El^FOOT—Splendid Building Site, near tramway tomimis; 132 x 271 feet.- Vailo and Douglas, Land Agonts, Shortland l^gV^^eehold'allotment, * x 117 feet, together with dwellmg-houso stables, &c, conveniently situated, within minutes' walk of Post-office, and smtabl either for private rosidenco sites, or for busi ness purposes; price moderate. Terms easj -Vailo and Douglas, Laud ana House Agcntf £MO°—NEW HOUSE of 6 rooms, with out house, tanks. &c, and allotment 66 x 19! volcanic soil: convenient situation.-Vail and Douglas. House and Land Agent Shor £SW-Ca°pit a l Waterside FARM, of 9 acres, about half rich alluvial flat, 30 acres i E rass. House of 4 rooms, dairy, sheds. So.- Vaile and Douglas, Land Agents, Shortlam street. m>



Money. NOTICE OI1 REMOVAI THE VICTORIAN LOAN AN] DISCOUNT AGENCY HAVE REMOVED TO OFFICES NEXT DOOI TO MR P. OLIPHANT, Solicitor HIGH-STREET. 4-'AAAA To LEND In suniH of froa *UVVV £50 npwards.-Apply Wm. S, Coohrane, Coohrane's Auotlon Mart, 185, Queen Btroot. O N E V T O LEND on Kroohold Securities.—A. Buchanan, Solicitor, St. Mungo Chambors (opposite Bank of NowZonlaml). MONEY TO LEND, on MortMgo, oi . First-class Freehold Securities. W. COLEMAN, Solicitor, National Insurance Buildings. ONEY LENT ON PROMISSORY NOTES, HOUSES, FURNITURE, &0. BHjLS DISCOUNTED DAILY. MORTGAGES NEGOTIATED. JOHN W. HARDIB, Land, Commission, and Estate Agent. HIGH-STREET, AUOKLAND. MONEY TO LEND, in eumß of £26 and upwards, at cuDront rates of Interest. Apply to PKTKR OLIPHANT, Solicitor, High-street MONEY TO LEND, at a moderate rate of Interest.—Apply to JACKSON k RUSSELL, Solicitors. Shortland-street. \TONEY TO LEND at current rates of -TJL Interest.—Lalshloy and Jackson, Queen street. [" ONDOITTOAN~"AND DISCOUNT? -*-^ COMPANY, HIGH-STRKET, NEXT TO ATKINS PRINTING OFFICE, £5 to £1,000. This Company grants Loans on PERSONAL SECURITY, FREEHOLD AND LEASEHOLD SECURITY, FIRST AND SECOND MORTGAGES, or on any available security, repayable in WEEKLY OR MONTHLY INSTALMENTS, or In any way to suit tho Borrower, Loans may bo repaid at the rate of Sixpence per wook in the Pound. Bills Discounted at Current Ratos, Bank of England Notes and Australian Bank Notes Bought. All communications strictly confidential. LONDON LOAN AND*DISCOUNT CO., HIGH-STREET (Next to Atkins Printing Out ice). INDUSTRIAL and PROVIDENT PBR MANEN.T BUILDING, LAND, AND Df- VTSbTMENT SOCIETY OK AUCKLAND, Garner of Queen-alrest and Vulcan LftM, INVESTMENT DEPARTMENT. This Society la now lesuing: , ijcdioarv Inypjrtinar Sharoß. OMTTinB ftjll Mte tIcIptt»»PARTMSNT. . Interest allowed on deposits for! 12 months ,_.__6 per cent. 6 montha .-5 per cont 7 days' notice 4 POr cont. BORROWING DEPARTMENT. ■jfho Society advances on Approved JTreeliOW and Leasehold Proparty to the extent ot three ta B orrotrs 3Dmypiyefr part or the whole of "^SSSK&'c&SiSSi any further parti oulars required may be obtained at the Society s OfllOe*' GKORGE FRABER. Manager. UCKLAND PERMANENT CO OPERATIVE BUILDING & INVEST MENT SOCUiTY, OFFICE! 147, QUEEH-BTREET. LOANS granted upon approvod securities of Freehold or Leasehold Properties in sums of £ Q0 to £8 000, principal and interest being repay able in instalments at tho following Reduced RJTes for repayment of each £100 borrowed:— R^iT°ver Xtend'^^f'°^P^^ Ft £ a. d. £ s. d. lyoar _ _ 20 0 101 0 0 fears I - 10 10 108 6 8 3 years - .. 14 7 113 15 0 4 years _ .. II 8 }*16 g 0 years .... SB 136 18 a _iß_vSs r. :: ll m\ll_ And in the same proportion for smaller or larger loans. DEPOSITS.—The Society receives Money on Deposit .--Repayable at 7 days' notice, 5 per cont. per annum; repayable in 6 months, 6 per pent, per annum. jQH N BATQBR. Secretary. MONEY TO LEND, in large or small Solicitors, vulcan Land t~ondon mortgage, loan, and Xj discount bank. 60, SHORTLAND-STREET, AutntLiifP (Opposite A. Clark & Sons' WareeoCwJ, £10 TO £1,000. non personal, freehold, und leasehold neonrlty, payable by Weekly, Monthly, or Quarterly nstalments, at Lowest Current Rates. dv«noe» made on Furniture without removal, and all classes of. Merchandise. Loans Granted upon Life Policies, Lkoaoim, and Interests under Wills. BILLS DISCOUNTED AT CURRENT RATES, jOANB upon Deposit of Deeds. Rkpawom* by Easy Instalments. FORMS GRATIS. Ail communications and interviews hem strlotly confidential. Bank of Ensland Notes Chknsbd. /CHRISTMAS HAMS, R, RBW Bees to inform customers that tho CHRISTMAS HAMS have just arrived and aro in splendid condition. Best quality Canterbury .. lsperlb. „ Local .. - 10d „ „ R E W' S GENERAL GROCERY AND PROVISION STORES, Victoria-street. UKEKOHE AND MAUKU CHEESE AND BACON FACTORY COM PANY (Limited). C A U T I O N. Every Chccso manufactured by the above fS&^dVM^'V^ incho3 in diameter enclosing a cross." W. R. "WRIGHT, Secretary. Pnkekoho. ]Ir.ccmbor_lß.Jffll. WOKEkOHE AND MAUKU CHEESE IT AND BACON FACTORY COM PANY (Limited). C H E E S E. THIS SEASON'S CHEESE is now ready foi sale, and can bo tested at tho Factory Pukckohc. W RIGIIT, Secretary.; Pukekohe, December 18,1534. WANTE'ITKNOWN— Bought here, a' English cost, 1 caso Men's Drcssec Oxford Shirts, 2s fld each—los (id the h doz. well worth 4b cach.-Rendell's Brighton House top of Grey-street^ WANTED KNOWN—Children' W Trimmed Pinafores, new patterns ii muslin, diaper. &c, from 6Jd to 7s Gd; such i variety us you will not sec clsowherc.-Rendell Bri-hton Hoiisa tqpjjf Grey-street. WANTED KNOWN—A really goo. Bluo Serge Coat (in all sizos can b had for ft) 6d at Eendell's Brighton House, to of Grey-street. ANTED KNOWN—That it's a goo thini? to keep tho head cool, and also t wear one of tho Silk Hclmcta at 2s fid;, Lon Silk Dust Coats, 12a 6d.-Rendcll's Bnghto House, top of Grey-street. W" ANTED KNOWN—A thousan Ladies' and Children's Straw Hats t chooae from, bought at 6a in the pound. \V are trimming nice Hats from this lot at 2s 11. 3s 6.1, and 3a lid (proper for the holidays) i Rendell's Brighton Houso, top of Groy-street. ANTED KNOWN—Extra Beds f< Christmas; 70-Inoh White Croydi Sheeting. 6jd nor yard; wonderful value; liset Size White Quilts, 3s 6d.-Rendell's Bright! House, top of Grey-street.



Sporting £KAOA ADA MANTUA. Y?,*tAAfl OUUU. ADA MANTUA. SO'JUUI T) U N E DIN CUP, ISSi WILL CLOSE FEBRUARY 21TII, TO MS RUN FEBRUARY 20TH, ISSS. VT 10,000 MEMBERS AT 10s EACH, "ffi 230 PRIZES. DUXEDIN CUP (k 40 Nominations. 190 Cash Awards. ' tJFirst £1200 2 at£loo .. £200' OSecond GOO 4at 50 .. 200! .Third 300 10 at 25 .. 2oO| gStarters (divide 10 at 20 .. 200' 5 ab't £10 each) 280 40 at 10 .. loo! SNon-starters 40 at 8 .. 320' g (div. ab't £20 9J at 5 .. 450, a each) GOO — 1 5 1% £20201 £2980 Each Ticket has Eight Chances, and can obtai: a Prize in each of the Eight Drawings. Pleaao send P.O. Orders when convenient, an< two stamos for replies. READ THIS! Mr Aun*.DAM bavin? retired from the Bu9i ness, takes this opportunity of thanking tin Public for past patronage, and respectfully re quests a continuance of that support for hi successors, who will do their utmost to furnisl their patrons with all necessary information As a guarantee cf their bona fides, investors cai obtain Names and Addresses of the Threl Principal Winners; Names and Addresses o Committee; and can also inspect Ada's Beoki at nil times. ADA MANTUA, Care of Lyons & Hakt, Box 351. Post-offlce. Dunedln, ADAM B E D E' S CONSULTATION ON THE DUNEDIN 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 50 Prlzos at £5 .. 250 Non-starters, div. 300 Total £800 Total .. £11001 ADAM BEDH would particularly draw Sub scribers' attention to tho fact that this Con sultation will be drawn as soon as full, in the presence of the Press and a Committee of Sub scribers. Early application of Shares should he made by letter, onclosing Two Stamps, with oxchanKß on Cheques, or by Money Order, ank Notes, or Drafts. Registered Lettors or Telegrams will not on any account bo received. If Bank Notes are sent, please use two en velopes, ono scaled and placed inside tho 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, Post-offlce, Auckland. TAKAP-UNA JOCKEY CLUB HANDICAP, To be run on January 29th, 1885.1 500 SUBSCRIBERS AT 5s EACH, divided as follows :— First horse.. .. £401 Starters and non- Socond horso .. £251 starters (divide) £45 Third horse .. £151 If more than 500 tickots are sold, prizes will he increased pro rata. Will positively close on January 28th. Apply to A. WKLLESLEY, Care of Chos. F. Andrews, Tobacconist, Welleslcy Billiard Rooms, Wolleßley-Bt. Tho well-known success of A. Wellesley's' Consultations, and the manner in which previ ous drawings have been conducted, should satisfy the public as to the safety of the invest ment. £J,OUU. ~ "' " ~ £5.000. 10,000 PROGRAMMES at 10s EACH. FIDELITY COMPANY'S 40 HORSES and 115 NKW ZEALAiNU shji\uo, Divided as follows— Ist Horse.. ..£I3OO N.Z. BONDS. 2nd Horso.. .. 700 oat £100 _ .. &00 3rd Horso.. .. 300 10 at £.^0 .. .. 000 Others(divided).. 700 Mat£2o .. .. 400 40at£5 '.'. '.'. 200 Total .. -.£3OOO Total .. ..£2OOO Total amount o Prizes..£s.ooo. Each Ticket has Six Chances, and can obtain a Prize ki Each Drawing. Will Close on or about 24th February. 1885. Please add Btamps for reply and result. !&• Remittances can be sont as follows :— 1. Cheques, P.O. Orders, or Bank Notes. 2. Make crossed cheques, with Is added for exchange, payable either to a No. or simply to bearer, as printed, but not to any particular person. If cheques or bank drafts are payable either to a particular person or to order, they will be 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 be replied to. Address °"&^rcOMPANY. Care of Alfred A. Cameron^Box 251,^ WTI. m itchbll> LAND AND ESTATE AGENT. mercantile chambers (nbxt bank of New Zealand). Telephone Exchange No. 199. FOR SALE: PARNKLL—Excellent new House for £175, on easehold, havins: nearly 50 years to run, at an annual rental of £9. This is a really good louse, vory nicely situated, and should com mand an unmcdiato buyer. Easy terms of payment can be arranged. ...... i SW NORTH ROAD—Grand Leasehold Allot ments, at annual rentals of £610s, £7 10s, and £8. To be sold at moderate premium. KLNGSLAND ESTATE-A First-class Block comprising 2 excellent corners. The whole a Kood frontage. To an enterprising Builder Jiis will bo sold in one lot on eaßy terms, to allow a good margin of proflt to tho buyer. MARKET GARDEN.-One of the handiest sitos close to Town, near a Railway Station; good black soil; partly fenced. This pro aorty is offered a bargain. To anyone want ing to establish a home on about six acres of ground, no better could be selected. Price, A3UO £120-2 ACRES levol ground, rich black soil, within five minutes' walk of. Railway Station, \VAIICOMITI—The pick of an Estato, all fenced good loamy soil; water on tho property almost adjoining Railway Station. Only a few sections remaining; from £10 per acre. Small cash deposit, the balance on easy terms w aASxOMITI-SmaU Farms, 10. 15 and 20 Acres. No deposit required if only buyers will occupy and improve. . AVONDALE-Some of tho best Sections in this rapidly-rising township, to besold onßmlding Society terms. SUBURBAN AND~VILLA RESIDENCES MOUNT ABLERT —2 acres and House, 10 MOUOT ALBERT—I aero and Houso, 9 rooms. COUNT EDKN—S Very Choice Residences, with good allotments, at prices £170, £550, £600, MOTJNT ALBERT—2 acres ana Grand New MOUNT ALBERT-li acres ana 7-roomed House. CITY AND MARINE VIISLAS. Wallack-stbeet, Ponsonby—2 Houses, KSQI and £550. Tr COLLINGWOOD-STREET-3 Houses, Ponsonby RoAD-Cheap House. Vermont-street—Good Corner, New House £450. Clarknce-street—6-roomed House, St. Mary's Road—Houso, £GOO. Prosi'KCT-strkkt—Houso, £425. Lincoln-street—House, £500. Hepburn-street—House, £800. wood-btreet—houso, £900. . grakton road—houso. £150. Commercial Road-Houso, £280. Union-street—House, £300. Russell-street—Houso, £250. Beresford-street—House, &o. HELENSVILLE—A very compact block on thi rising Township, close to Railway Station well suited for. building purposes, and sure t increase in value. This is a good invostmen to anyone, and will be sold at a cheap rite t SUSSEX° STREET NEWTON—Very goo finttaee of 5 rooms, well finished. £300. CHEAP ALLOTMENT - Kingsland Estati £35 ALLOTMENTS-Mount Eden Road, £7 pc foot- Sussex-street,4os perfoot; MountEdei 45s and 50s per foot; Ponsonby. £4 to £8 pc foot: Lincoln-street, £3 to £1 per fool Ponsonby Road, £15 per foot; Northcote, f roi Cl per foot, and upwards. PUKKKOHE—A Grand Farm of 80 Acres, clos to Cheese Factory, acknowledged to be tl best in tho district. TUAKAU—A First-class Farm of 110 Acres. NEW LYNN —Ono of the Choicest Litt Farms in the District, with Good Orchan which will, in two years, come into grar GLADSTONE-Adjoining the Northeote Pobl School. Twenty minuteß' walk from Whai A grand lot of 7 acres, all in cultivation, wil dwelling nowl erected, to bo sold very chea 520 ACRES—A very superior Farm on rJ Thames-Rotonia railway, mostly improve KARANQAhTpE ROAD (City)-I offer for few days only some of the best frontages the moat central part of this rapidly-improvii thoroughfare. W. L, MITCHELL, ESTATE AGENT'I Coombes's Arcade, opposite Bank of Australaa QUEEN-BTHKET.



Tenders "VTEW ZEALAND POSTAL TELE XI GRAPHS. CONSTRUCTION OF TELEGRAPH LINE. TAUPO TO CAMBRIDGE. Tenders are invited for the supply and de livery of 1,500 Poles (more or less), and deliver only of Material amounting in all to about 3 tons, for a Lino of Telegraph commencing at i point twelve miles north of Taupo, and thone. to Cambridge. Tenders addressed to the undersignod will bi receivable up to noon of tho 19th day of January 1533. Specifications, General Conditions, and al other information relative to the above can b< obtained at the Telegraph-office, Auckland Post-office, Cambridge: Post-offlce. Tauranga Post-office. Taupo: the Telegraph-office, Napier and at tho General Post-office, Wellington. The lowest or any Tender will not necessarilj be accepted. By order of the Commissioner of Tele graphs. C. LEMON. Superintend!. New Zealand Postal Telegraphy, Wellington, 29th December, 1881. "IQE FENCE DEPARTMENT Written separate sealed tenders will be re coived by the Under-Seeretary for Defence, Wellington, up to MONDAY, the 19th January, 1885, for the undermentioned services for the Defence Department for the twelve month" ending 31st December, 1885, viz., Supplying Uniforms as per specification, all of which must be mado of Material Manufactured in New Zealand, samples of which are to be submitted with each tender; and for making up ONLY, material being supplied by the De partment, in the latter case tenderers to specify the quantity of cloth required for each garment Patterns of the various uniforms and specifi cations can be seen by intending tenderors at the Volunteer Office. Auckland. Each tender must be accompanied by a cheque for 625 (twenty-live pounds) sterling, marked by a banker as good for 21 (twenty-one) dayß, and made payable to the Receiver-General only, and not to bearer, as a guarantee that the tender will bo taken up. The successful tenderer will require to find wo sureties, to be appro ved by the Hon. Det once Minister, for the sum of £500 (five hundred pounds) Bterling each, for the due fulfilment of the contract The Government may accept a tender for ither supplying the whole or part of the Uniforms, or for making up only, or may decline to accept any tender. Tenderers to specify Dames and addresses cl their sureties on their tenders. S. C. ANDERSON, Captain. Defenco Department, Wellington, 31at December, 1881. T>UBLIC WORKS, NEW ZEALAND. IMPROVEMENT OF ROAD CONTRACT AT WAITOA RIVER, PIAKO COUNTY. Written tenders for the above contract will be received at this office till noon of FRIDAY, Kith January, 1885. They are to be addressed to the Hon. the Minister for Publio Works, and marked outside the onvelope, "Tender for Improvement of Road Contract." Drawings, specification, and conditions may be seen at this office, and at the Public WorkßOfflce, Hamilton. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. By command. W. H. HALES, District Engineer. Public Works Offleo, Auokland. 3rd January, rpENDERS for Repairs to s.s. Explorer L will be received by the Undersigned until noon of SATURDAY, the 10th inßt. Full par ticulars, conditions, and forms of tender at my Office, 85, Queen-street.—GEO. COZENS, Agent. O BUILDERS. Ponders will be received up to noon on TUES AY. the 20th instant, for the Erection of Bank Premises at New Plymouth forthe Bank of New Zealand. Plans, &c, at our offices, Qucen-st. EDWD. MAHONEY & SON, Architects. rTIENDERS for tho Erection of Water X Closets at the Girls' High School, Upper Queen-street, will be received by the Education Board, Wyndham-strect, Aucklnnd, until noon of TUESDAY, 13th January, lffi!s._Hanßjind Tenders will be received until noon of MONDAY, January 12th, for the Erection and Completion of Residence in Symonds-street. EDWARD BARTLEY, Architect. rjn ob v i l~ F~e r s. 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. ii. South British Chambers, and at W. M. Douglas, Esq.'s resideneo, Brunt- Wo° ' EDMUND BELL, Architect m O CARPENTERS. Tenders will be received until noon on SATURDAY, January 10th, for the Erection of a Cottage in Grafton Road. Plans at my office, Canada Bnildingß. '^ HKNRY G. WADE, Architect. R. & R. D UDJfiK DEVONPORT WHARF, HOUSE, LAND, and COMMISSION AGENTS, GROCERS, GRAIN, COAL, and FIREWOOD DHALERB. CARTAGE CONTRACTORS, BUILDERS' MATERIAL, POSTS, RAILS. RAILINGS, BHINGLKS, AND SANITARY PIPES, &0., &o. &o. PROPRIETORS OF DEVONPORT BRICK YARD AND SCORIA PIT. Board and Residence. MONA VIEW, Karangahape Road.— Board and Residence offered to three or four Gentlemen, where every comfort, cleanli ness, and attention may be relied upon. Terms, 21s per week, including washing.—Apply to Mrs Moncur, Mona View. References: Mal cohason and De Lacy, The New Zealand House, Land, and Estate Agency, High-street. GOVERNOR BROWNE HOTEL, \JT HOBSON-STREET. Board and Lodging.. .. „ _ Me per Week Single Room 25aperWeeh ' ELLESLEY HOUSE (S doors from Hobson street), Wellesley street West, Auckland, New Zealand. BOARD AND RESIDENCE. A Good Table kept, lofty and well-ventilated Bedrooms, Plunge and Shower Baths, and every convenience to ensure tho comfort of boarders and visitors. Terms, £1 per week. M. MASON, Prootlettesß. Boots and Shoes. T\ISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP. . The tmdersigned having Dissolved Partner- Bhlp, are offering the whole of their ENORMOUS STOCK OF BOOTS, SHOES, SLIPPERS, ETC, I ALSO, LEATHER OS- ALL KINDS, GRINDERY. SCO., ] amounting in valuo to £19,000, at tho following ' prices :— b. d. ' Men's Watertights, usual price 12a 6d». 8 6 t Men's Bluchers, usual price 8s Gd .. 4 6 Mkn's Balmorals, usual price 13s 6d .. ) I Men's Elastic Sides, usual price 14s - 8 6 a Women's Elastic Sides usual piice 10s " 6d.. _ -. 6 6 Men's Shoes, usual price 10s 6d .. _ 6 C , Youms'BOOTS, usual price CsCd .. - i 0 Ladies' Kid Button, usual price 13s ..8 9 LADißs'KiDELAßTios.usualprlceSsfjd.. 6 6 Ladies' Kid Elastics, usual price 10s Sd 5 £ Ladies' Kid Elastics, usual price 10s 9d 6 £ Ladies' Kid Elastics, usual price 11s - I f LADiES'FnuNBLLAjusual price, 8s 6d .. 5 £ Ladies' Prunella, usual price 10s 6d ~ 6 Ladies Shoes, usual price 10s 6d „ „ 8 ( Ladies' Shoes, usual price lls 6d .. .. 7 ( & Ladies' Kid Elastics (high-legged), usual price 12s 6d 7 1 ° Ladies' Kid Button, usual price lls 6d.. 10 f 'o Ladies' Button Shoes, übubl price Us 6d 7 1 Girls' Elastic Sides, usual price 4s 6d.. 2 I Girls' Elastic Sides, usual price 6s 6d~ 3 I a> Girls' Elastic, usual price 7s Gd .. .. i i » r Child s-Shoes, usual price 3s ~ - 1 ' ;r The above are only a few lines, aa space wil not permit us to give a full price list. The above sale is the largest ana most Bennln „ sale of Boots, Shoes, &c, over hoia in Nei 10 Zealand. \ ld GARRETT BROS., j p WAKEFIIELD-STRKET rf. " = th ne Tl/f R POOLED ld ItX TEACHER of ORGAN, HARMONIUM PIANOFORTE. VIOLIN, SINGING, a HARMONY. Kc. m Fourteen years Organist and Choirmaster of S °s Peter's Parish Church (the Cathedral), Liverpool, England. Cards of Terms at Hoffmann's, Eady's Sf Howden's Music Warehouse i or Tern.-. i». nprary Residence, SOMERSET HOUSE, GRAFTON ROAD.



Amusements, A BBOTT'3 OPERA HOUS Proprietor Mrll.N. Ablx Lessee and Mannfjer .. . .Mr G. fi. W. Lei Directress .. .. Mrs G. B. W. ijei TO-NIGHT! (Friday) TO-NIGfIT! IC3, GRAND FASHIONABLE NIGHT! • The Celebrated Tragic Artiste, ; MRS G. B. W. LEWIS In her Wonderful Creation ef JANE SHORE! Which has Created meh a Profound SSWf tionl Such a Perfect Fukobkl MRS LEWIS'S Marvellous Impersonation this Great Character may bo looked upop as Triumph o£ Art. a Life Picture seldom paintt rarely seen, but once it is seen will OTer. be I membered, ■ JANE SHORE! With the host of Auxiliaries, Sconery, Costume and the Great Sjtow Scene. To conclude with the Charming Comedietta, WHO'S TO WIN HIM? Prices—4s, 2s 6d, and Is. Box Plan at Lennox's. Day Tickets at Abbot* Hotel. J. W. DODGE, Business Manager. Ecclesiasticalc T^EEK OF UNIVERSAL PRAYEPv It connection with the abovs. United Fraya Meoting will bo held in the City find Suburbs o Auckland as under. FRIDAY, JANUARY 9. FREE METHODIST CHURCH, Pitt and Vin cent-Btreets: Subject, Prayer for the Nations and Temperance. Chairman, Rev. S. JVlac larlano. Addrceses by Revß. T. M. Fraser and T, Adams. ■'' SATURDAY, JANUARY 10. V.M.C.A. KOOMS: Subject, Prayer for Mia sions. Chairman, T. Buddlo, Esq. Ad dresses by Revs, Carr and Carter, The services will commence each evening at half past seven. A collection will be made on THURSDAY Evening to defray necessary expenses. jffil Christian people are urged to attend theao Services. SAM. MACFARLANE, Hon. Secretary. For Sale. jn o i s a l % J GENERAL STORE AND BAKERY. The above Business, situated in a populous strict close to railway station, within 30 miles istant 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 oing, and satisfactory reasons can be given for the owner retiring. Value of stock about £300, and to an approved purchaser can be arranged. W. L. MITCHELL, Coorcbes's Arcade, Queen-street_ iIOK SALE, 3 fine Boats, suitable for Jt? Sailing or Pulling, having everything complete; must be sold.—Apply City Bath ceepor. ~ FOR S*SLE, Grand Property near Mangare Bridge, consisting of new 6 roomed House and 4i acres rich volcanic lard; beautiful situation.—For price and terniß, apply W. and J. Prater, Land Agenta. Queen-street. FOR SALE, a Saddlery Business, doing a good trade in the rising township of Te Awamutu. For further particulars apply to H. Brace & Co., High-street;, or G. D. Hunter, To Awamutu. FOR SALE, a Bakery, doing a good, trade in Waikato.—Apply Robert Lamb, 35. Queen-street. . FOR SALE, a Grocery Business in good working order.—Apply to John Buchanan, Customs-street. FOR SALE, just completed, a 6-roomed House, including bathroom and other conveniences; situated within 100 feet of Pon jonby Road.—For owner's address apply to Sj ar the premiees. 6rT6 CKa?. "Woolga'K ' FOB SALE, a Tobacconist Business,; Cueen-street, reasons for leaving: Going to Europe, strickest investigation allowed; terms cash.—Apply H. Bailey, 176, Queen street, opposite Thistle Hotel. FOR SALE, a 4-room Cottage and " Scullery, on freehold allotment. 40 by 113. Kingsland ; no doposit required.—Apply to J. F. Brown, Third Avenue, Kmgsland. f*i RAFTON ROAD. — 7-roomed House ~, \JT For Sale or To Lot; splendid view.— Address Clapton Cottage. Seafleld View. «i N SALE, Ground Mortar (delivered in town or suburbs), 200 casks Portland Cement, Plaster of Paris. Fireclay (by ton or lb>. Fire Brioks, &c—B, Jenkinson, Builder. Lorno atroet. ' SUBURBAN ALLOTMENTS. — For Private Sale, Eight Allotments^ fronting the Richmond Avenue; price required, 40s the foot—Alfredßuckland. __■■;. t. rfiINSMITH'S and Plumber's Businesa ' JL for Sale, Bitnate in a prosperous township; capital opening for an industrious man with a litUe money.—Apply to E. Porter & Co., Iron mongers, Auckland. * I t=v E V 6i N PS R T. FOR SALE—A splendid Six-roomed Housp 3 within 3 minutes' walk of Devonport wharf i \ also, several small Cottages. — Apply Kftß, der. '■.: -.'js fIOR SALE, New Carriages, Firet-class A ' Ladies' Phaeton, Doe Cart, medium-size Delivery Cart, and Strong Station Waggon.-W indE. Baaten, CoachbniHera. Wakeflold-street | TTOR SALE, Buggies, as follows: —1 ' telescope (hooded), 2 Single Seats (hooded), 1 Turnover Seat; also, Waggons, Spring Carta, etc ■ several Sets of good Second-hand Buggy larneßß.-Apply Thames Carriage and Dray Factory. Victoria-street. ! YIOR SALE, a new 10-roomed House.— \ ' Apply H. Rogers. Lincoln-street, Pon -Bonby. TTIOR POSITIVE SALE, a nice little ' Farm of 40 acres, part in grass, aU fenced and an eight-roomed House upon It; 3 miles rom Railway Station, and 11 miles from town;.. also, a good Farm at Whangarei, 320 acres. , nearly au fenced in, part in good grass, and part msh, good Cottago, Outbuildings and Orchard; the sheep and cattle oan either be taken at valuation or otherwise; a low price win be taken for the lot.—Apply to John Soppet, House and Land Agent, No. B. Queen-street. Fv E V O N^ P O R T. FOR SALE—Choice Allotments situated on the Vauxhall Road, with magnificent view, good frontage, and within easy, distance ot steamer. Price very low; terms easy.— For full particulars apply to lilewall Bros., House and Land Agents. Post-offlce Store, Devonport. OTEL FOR SALE.—The undersigned are instructed, in consequence of the ill ess of the proprietor, to offer for immediate sale the Freehold of the old established Exchange Hotel, Onehunga. Terms very easy. Particulars on. application to the Pro prietor, or J. M. & J. Mowbray, Land Agents, Auckland. "DESIDENCE, PARNELL." FOR SALE, tho comfortable Residence the property of J. M. Dargaville, Esq., well situated at corner of York-street, Bradford-stroet, and. Salisbury-street. There are 13 Rooms, consist ing of very lartre Drawing-room, Dining-room, Nursery, best Bedroom, etc., with all con veniences ; splendid view over the harbour. Iho Grounds contain about One Acre, tastefully laid out with flowers and shrubs. Good Tennis Ground, in capital order. APPSAMUEL COCHRANE AND SON, Auctioneers. mo SHIPPERS OF BUTTER O N ~S~T L E, 100 KEGS PRIME TARANAKI BUTTER. GABRIEL LEWIS, Auctioneer. ■'"■] O R S A L B, At LOWEST Market Rates I Rosin, Pitch, and Tar Kerosene, Paint, and Olive Oils Champion's, Scott's, and Storoi-'s Genuine White Lead, in wood Muntz Metal and Nails Large Stock of Canvas, various brands Wire Rope, from 4i inch to i inoh Bolt Rope, Hemp, and Manilla Rope, 032 sizes Patent Windlass (wood), Frills, and Pollf. . Anchors, from 16 cwt, to 10 lbs, Chains, from i inch to 1 inch. Colts and Fiflh Oil, D, H. MaKBNZIB, "inpRUTH! TRUTH! TRUTH!" A RADICAL, FREETHOUGHT, AND SCIENTIFIC WEEKLY JOURNAL, EDITED BY DR. HUGHES, Will be issued on FRIDAY NEXT. S^i DWA & D B A RTLH V, ARCHITECT, «—n—nrmv'a nnir.nivax. odhbn-ktilebb. ■jVt" R P. P.. ■M. BURROWS AbCHITEOT AND BaiLDINO SnRVEVOE, Orer Qoodtos's. AUCKLAND