The Auckland Evening Star.

%l. XXVI.-No. 96.

AUCKLAND, N.Z., FRIDAY, MAY I, 1885.

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% ! .-■■; Shipping M& —s^ToTfic mail steam ;flfSl&«Va,esand lftJW<sftL S;,l«tirt GovnvniTipnts. P %«?t Btrnmshlpa of this lino leave Saa Kranotoco. calling atHono . jJ»W*r?w«"TTUHSDAY^jLiiwlor^; mZ,is lons. Sailing to Sniliiiß to '^— ir-. ~~] ISBS- T" "&,■■-'. "''' jOnoraboutj li&i. s'tnb1 May?' j Maylß ggSfßr*"^;;;;' s,m: May ■") ! J'mo 23 JJj2£!!2i--^p... o ) ;0 fl to San Francirco, or T^fff Ita omn destinations, with special A^iSlftve at 3an F.anelseo choioe tiK¥«sv«l»S-Allantio Stcamahlp Linos of H^s;?nmin>l>ileStar,or other ooin rffiSrs destined to any part of tho Unitod S^tto provinces procure their railroad «^J rt»sS^w*-n«ers nra allowed 3501bs of 2601bs -'Over iSwffuntllusod, and aUowpassen- J*?*2,?An»a long as they choose, to visit all ffin*nn?4 " ■• •'• £32 3 9 tWjJ,JJ|,%ocordtng to the selection to be •j^^Ttoßan Francisco £40 0 0 SStfriftraiiwayniap's. and (fuida booke, JSffiffrontes to any point in the United JSw bo bad on application. *l*iJ!Xfri!Tirooeeaing eastward can coanoot 'OS*SSI« Ohlna and Japan for San Fran ■SLiT Toroaifh BUIs of Ladinsr Issued on ffibf rail of vl» Panama, by Paciflo Mail ■ iffiSXordors wiU bo Issued after 4 p.m. ;JK!y before the sailing of Btcamora for IffllMritiWßage and '-eight, and all other •*Si^V£»aiPBBLL & CO., AneuM, ■'#%$& Qawn-strcetand Shortiand-atrtet. tL^» TTNION STEAMSHIP Pl£Tl ' U COMPANY OF NEW ■ififiSSl ZEALAND (Limited). JP^ 6 TIMK TABLE.-MAY. Jn'rARANAKI. NELSON. WCTON, WEL- WmH LYITELTON AND WEST '• t»ASr PORTS (from M mukau). jtoaer. [ Date of Sailing, j |jjg imnH ■• I Sunday, 3, tl a.m. I 9 c m. Wr"; 'at moil arrived). pttOOMA |Taes.,l2,7».in. I ■ — : ™;. (from Auckland). «SSS I Thurs., 7. noon I — |Sba»* I Thnrs.. 14 noon I - . -ijoRIagLBOURNE (Via Bluff). Sumx' I'i'nurß, 7, no jts ( — I^mt^^noon , - '•JL- FOR SYDNEY. . pBiKiPA I Tnes., i>, b p.m. I — TfclfPß 3UVA AND IJiVUKA. ptfi" I Sun., 8,5 p.m. I — rft)R GI3BORN +E, NAPIER, AND jl^T WELLINGTON. fo^. ITUCB., 13,5 p.ro. I — "T!^V, FOR RUS3ELL. 555a" I Sun., 3,5 p.m. I — MUMi-i I Tues., 5. a p.m. i - Stsi FORQREYMOUTH. .{a ' : j |Mon.. 4. 2lpjL I — fat must be booked arid alon-rsido TWO : m&taforo advertised time of departure. • jEfcTickets must be tiken at the Com- Clgoe, Auckland Branch, corner of BCnßtomß-street£.__ 'Jy^ (Th RIE N T LINE. (GBn&v Under contract wilh tho New IHfla^South Wulpb Government for ilina the convoyanco of Maile. ySfe^^r^Bo^^wSi^s Satisa^^a onASf|3| ffISOOAHCIA (at steamors option), bUAi ■jaa^ja:- ,'fcer. From Sydney. I From Melbourne. test irs UH»2.jv|junß 8 I Juno 12 •»^FAnd fortnightly thereafter. tooAfares to London. £22 to £75. ;H3»rt secure special advantages by h&flhroagh from N«w Zealand. Sfcond- Siwiaiigera by Orient Btoamer are provided iSiutampassagoa to Sydney or Melbourne. TiS^KSFKOM LONlX>k-SDecl fl l facUi lilftrtdfor brluiring out Friends andßelu- Kttire-pwroont of the passage money hero. WCIALBETURN TICKETS, available for JlitlUtiMued at the following ratou : ■lWtßiloon £»J pItmI^TOKEDTHROUGHtoLONDON (fesed Bates. , . WfiHißrDartlojlarii. apply *o ««»jCNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY ZEALAND (LrMiTKD), ■?i':}*s Agents in New Zealand. kflgffjs'! :QTEAM TO LONDON. :;«I^RVPKNINBULAR & ORIKNTAL ■■JHB*1 STEAM NAVI >ATION :^^*» COMPANY. FOE LONDON DIRECT ';;'",'• (Via Colombo). w*m» I Leavo I Leave Mel .! ■; ?W?iW< Sydney. bonrne. t,{,'.-.-■■ ;.;.. ~ I itei. I uf. miHj;.\/.>:■-. , April 29 May 6 IfflfoftCt.ii-. May 18 May 19 SS«-..V.'.::. May 27 June 2 luumt.. June 10 Juno 16 mjlfay..... ; . Jn8024 Jnno33 : '-SBltoaciforward every alternate week. '•■; 6«Sgfitßand cacao booked to London. Mar g&lr, Bgypt, India, China, and Japan at . .Witiitlckato-lßsued both to first and second <W!*MMngßtsat eepeoially low rate». Chraip Wwlaooommodatlon can-bo obtained in thla WJUIj'BTMSeIs. . , JjWisbooklngat Auckland secure special SPrSSBte&ANKfcOa. .■■t*fliWMtwet, Auckland. Agents. ':s&s£'■ AX7AIUKU AND ONE ■'■'iffiHfck. W HUNG A STEAM nM^NAVIGATION CO. (Limited). ttME TABLE, as. MANUKAU. usveftMhuwta, LraveWaluku. TIIAY, 1885. f#Ortiy, 8 a.m, 2 rfr-torday, 12.30 p.m. rjjMMr.&a.in. 4—Monday, 1.30 p.m. !a«fcl(Lßoa.m. ' e-Wednosday. 3 p.m. FSWM«y,Ha.tn. 7-rUhureclay, 3.30 p.m. rM}»y,Ti>,]n. — MSr ■■ • 9-Saturday, 6 a.m. T9*iiy,3p.m. — y*ga»T,4 mb, 12-Tuesday, BSO a.m. ■ «iI«M]Mn.; 13-Wed., 9.30 a.m. ffiSMai'- . U-ahursday, 10 a.m. , Hftoday, 7 a.m. 18-Saturday. 11.30 a.m. ■' StCTW 8.30 a.m, 13 -Monday. Ip.m. , F£«;lll«.ni, 20-Wed ,2 SO p.m. l ißgpaar,lo.S>a.m. si-Thursday, 3 p.m. r™aar.lp.m. — :2B"aay*Sp.m. 28 -Tuesday, 8.30 p.m. "-"(&; 6 pjn, 27_Wed., 9.50 a.m. ■tSfiilJT w Sa-Thundny, 10 a.m. :||™ad«).Ba.m. - 2*w4«y;7a.in. 3a-Satnrday,H.3oa.m, 'ffifflf,*»S other circumstances permitting. wnWßrti payable beforo delivery of goodß. .: < J.^ARR BROWN, ■■•■}«Sf *. ■.;;./ , Managing Director. jtKjL GTEAM TO THAMES, O Connrctinf.' with RIVER S".O||IMC!^STEA.IIKRS (or BTIRLING '" IiJBjjffWOHTH, OHINICMUKI, WAI ,k-[- ;;. _ TIME 'fABLH1. S.S. KOTOMAUANA, ; :«-.-;;?.3. ENTERPRISE No. 2. ,*-~^___pOM AUCKLAND. _ fe-'-, ' 'IHOTOMAHANA. I "lOnlci^l'RlSE. ■ W.' U3.3oafternoon rij'aiidniglit"" "*~L___™M YnAMkS. , iJ^i^lKo^MjlllAN^ |_ENTBUW{iEB. •:SEigssSL l?_»^L J'lijiSga-riweivoa for Itotcmabana witlan !:I*lt7ffl ro,?dvcrtl'iori time of leaving. ■ • B So r k mwhi&> '-nrrying, or ■^-_ __._ _OEO. FRABER, Agent. /^^.Q S. COKOMANDEL. I |jm|^TUOMAS 'BCOTTTMASTER. ■■Bg^eidatid: Leaves Coromandol: 9 iTj Saturday. 2.12 noon B "" Tuesday. 5,12 noon m. ./"^J, 6,12 noon — 1 totirvn.- Thuriday. 7.12 p.m. ■ '^6L»~ Saturday, 9. 12 noon Hi JwSSS'f.Stor drcumstances permitting. I" 'qRb?Un took 8bi') I)lnir' carrying, or dls ■ !*S?Jfefflv'!ll without Shipping Note. ■■■KglvWioui' of odveri&isd time ol X HHUfUI' prepaid on Hoard. . I^H»ir»iB,VVIKDLKY, Monoger.



X * . "\TORTHERN STEAM ;V^* S"..;^. i-1 SHIP CO. (LIMITED). jji;S;:^ V S\ Time Tablk.—May. ||j.'.'~.-C^ N-^*\ (Woathw and other Clrcum jj> *•<* bUncfi) Permitting). |f FROM QUKEN^STRKKT 1 WHAUF. TO IHE HOT LAKES. TttRRACES, AND GEYSERS (VIA TAUKANGA), TltK QUICKEST, CHKAPKST, ANO EASIEST HOI^TK. Tourists can avoid the tedious and rough overland journey by taking paßSuge in the Northitrn Stoiimshlp Compuny'H new and fast »toamcrs Clansman mid Wellington, which leave Auckland alternately every Monday and Thursday, at 7 p.m., arriving at Tauranga at 0 o'clock oa thd following morning, when a Coach under mail contract lenvi'B immediately hfter breakfast for tlie Hot Lakes, Return through faro by steamer and coach, FOUR I'OUNDS. FOX TAURANGA AND BAY OF PLENTY poxrea. BTKAMICR. | DATE OF BAILING. Clansman I Monday, 4. 7 p.m. Claiuanan I Thureday, 7, 7 p.m. Wellington I Monday, 11,7 p.m, WelliUKUin ; Thursday, 14,7 p.m. Jlonsman | Monday, 18. 7 p.m. Jlanmimn I Thuraday, U< 7 p.m. We"ington | Monday, 23 7 p m. WellUmton I Thursday. 23, 7 p.m. Connects at Tuuranga for Opotlkl Douglas and Bay of floaty Ports every Tuesday. For RusagLL. Whanoaroa, and Monoomui. WuUlt^tou I Monday, 4, 7 p.nu Olaniman I Monday, 11,7 p.m. We'tngion I Monday, 18,7 pm. Clansman I Monday, 25, 7 p.m. _____ Fon Mercuey Bat and Taibua. Qleneig I Kyery Monday, 7 p.m. For Great Barbies, Trvphena, Pout Fits- ROY, AND VVHANOAPABAPAItA. Glcnelg I Every Saturday, 8 a.m. FOX WIIANGARKI, WnAKQAItKI IIKADS, AND MANQAPAI. Macgrogor | Every Tuesday, 8 p.m. (The B.s. Ka'.'.'iatl w '1 land passengers at Parua Bay earls un Wednegiay mora'n«Cß). FoiTWHAMOARIM, WHANGAREI HKADa, AND Parua Bay. . Maogregor I Every Prlday. 6 p.m. CTho B.s. Kafkatl w.' 1 land po enget) at Parua Bay early on a iturday mornings), For Whanoarei and Wbanoarki Heads (Carrying Dassengers and cargo for Walpu). A Coaoli meets the steamer on arrival to con voy passengers to Waipu. Macgrogor I Friday, 1. 6 p.m. Passman I Friday. 1.8 v.m. Mocgrngor I Tuocday, 5,8 p.m. Miu-«retror I Friday, 8,6 p.m. Wellingto& I Friday, 8, 8 p.m. Uaosrregor I Tuesday 12. V pjo. SlacgreßOt ! Friday, 15 0 p-m. Clansman I Friday, 15. 8 p.m. Macgrcgor I Tuesday, 19,8 p.m. Maogregor | h.iday, S,l, Bp.m. Welliniciou I Kriday, 22, 8 p.m. Macgregor I Tursday. 26, 8 p.m. Macfc.egor I *i-iday, 5.3, 6 p.m. Clanaman | F. Iday. t.J. 8 p.m. Fl;0M VVnANOAKKI TO AUCKLAND (From Railway Wharf). Clansman I Saturday. 2. 4 p.m. Mac«rouor Monday, 4, 3 cm. Mafwragor Thursday. 7.4 p.m. Wellington Saturday. 9. 2 p.m. Uaogroaor I Monday, 11.4 p.m. Macftrenor I Thursday, It, 4 p.m. 01»n?mMi • t<aiurday, 16 i p.m. Macgrcgor | Monday, 18.2 p.m. *n< zrsKor I Tiiarwluy. 21 4 p.m. We' iokton | Saturday, 23, 4 p.m. Macgre :or Monday, 25,4 p.m. Mar^rouor Thnraday, iJ, 4 p.m. Clanßinan | S ;tmday, iO, 4 p.m. FROM MANUKAU. Fob Waitara and New Plymouth. bairloc'd I Kvery Monday ai d Wf4ne»daT. From vVaitara, for Manukac. Gairloch fKvory Tnocday and Thursday. For Hokianoa. •__ A. steamor fortnightly, as per qdvertlsoiuent. "Cargo must ue Loaned and alongside the vuwcl by 4 p.m. prompt. None will be received aftor that hour. Pawotce Tickots must bo taken at the Com pi.iy'B Ofllce. 67, Qneen-streot. Auckland. Jj^^k. S» S. WAITAKI, T|™sfij\^ll2 tons rogister, 420 h.p., will WlHWtqii bodo«pitehcd to WIIANQaREI. WHANGAREI HEADS, JIANGAVVAI, AND f AHUA BAY, as follows :— TIME TABLK FOR MAY. From Auckland: Leaves Queen-3rr-ct Wharf every Tuesday and Friday, at 8 p.m. From Whanqarei: I Saturday. 2nd, 9.30 a.m. Thuraday. 7ib, noon Monday, lith. 4 p.m. Thursday. 14th, 2 p.m. Monday, 18th, 10 a. m. Thursday, 21st. noon Monday, 23th. 4 p.m. Thureday. 28th. II p.m. Cargo received at Karoo Coal Depot. Railway A^OAOH moots the Steamer at Hare.en Point, and runß to Walpu. CA-GO.-For Waipu and Marsden Point Freight must bo Prkpaid, and for WhanKorol loads, MangupaL and Parno Bay Payablb on All deliveries will bo made on the wharf or other usual landing place at rir.k of Consignee. Tickets may bo obtained at tho Offloe or on board. KAMO COLLIERY COMPANY (LIMITED). Agents. Office—l4a, Queen-etroet, opposite Firth's Mill £a S V I V I D. iGWMrt^Ss, A.UCKL AN U~RfvERHEA t), j2MEra|v£> anu wadic. April. . From Auckland. From Rlvorhead. Monday ... S.3op.m. 8»m. 'uoßday .. 3.30 p.m. 8 a.m. Friday .. S.Sop.m. 8 a.m. aturday .. I p.m. 8 a.m. & 4 p.m. AH parcols prepaid. For Wade. From Wado. Wod..C,6p.m. Thurs., 7,1? noon Kvery Saturday. Excnralon to RlTerhead at 1 p.m. Fare, 2a return. Towing done. w^^^j^ ROYAL MAIL STEAMSHIP KAIKOURA. SPECIAL NOTICE. The Now Zealand Shipping Company's Royal Mail Steamship Kulkoura will be despatched from Lyttelton to London on 9th May, as adver- Pasaongers and Cargo can be booked by the nnderaigned. THE NEW ZKALAND SHIPPINS Co. (LIMITKD , 117, Queen-slroot CKJL QTEAM TO TAHITI. "KiAffifefic^S. SB. JANKT NICOLL will hiMJiJiliY yjt^T Icavo for Tahiti on or about lot pj. T TTIXCURSION TO WAl *M^M^^^ The fast Btcamcr WAITOA •SaaHcSia* w ; j leave Onphmisra V/ harf on SATURDAY next, a*■ S o'olock in the morning giving Passengers Five Houra in WaiuKU. ALFRED BUCKLAND._ —^r /^ g_ —N~E~f T UN E. »(^»^^S>. The above steamer having \MWKyg >'wn Lsid-np for Repairs this (d^SGBw wpek will resume her running oausaal next week. ' J.feA.McLKOD. 1 rrHE NEW ZEALAND jJ^jSt*. \ COM- LINE. "*^^^^^^gp FOH LONDON DIRKCT. S^!ir tre'lßht or passnge, app'y to TUB NKW ZEALAND SHIPPISQ COMPAXV (LIMITBI^ rK~ir X>ASSENGERS' LINI I^^^^^. OF PACKETS TO NEfl **■•*■** 55KALAND. Own^byTEK^W^ALBIO, Leadenluillatwet, London ££2Bgß£m



Business Notices. "~%T ICTORIA" BOOKS, 1 T Tliirty-two Pages Each. Full Music She. RKDUCED PRICK-ONE SIiJLLING. Lirgo Soloction at ARTHUR EADY'S AUCP riAND MUSIC WAREHOUSE. EICHMOND HOUSE, PONSONBY ROAD. Auckland. W. COCHRAN, Sen., F AMILY BUTOHKR. M£ A. E! WR I G B~T, BURGEON DKNTIST, Is now prop'.ired to rooclve Patienti at his Premises TOP OF BHORTLAND-BTREBT. Hours of Attendance : 9 a.m. till 6 p.m. Dr. "WBionT begs to Intimate that, for the convenience of his patients, he will attend daily for Consultation, from 12 till 1 o'clock, at Uio above address. HX)T SPRINGS, TE AKOHA. E. GALLAGHER'S Pioneer Coaohks, to and from MorrlnsvUle, To Arolin, and Walo roiiKoniAl. meeting Auckland trains daily. Passengers are requested to hook with my Axent, who will give full information, ana make all necensary Hrrangomontß. Special con veyances for Invalids.—W. T. DA VIE 3. Agent, 13, Custonuvatreot, Aiiokland. mHAWfis" CARItiVGE AND DRAY A FAQRUY. JAMES MACKii!, Proprietor, VICTORIA-STREET KAST, AUCKLAND, Repairs of every description in Wood and Iron nontty executed on the shortest notice. Springe uuuiu and repaired. Always on Hand—A large quantity of Lumps, also Ironhark Shafts and bpokes, Rod Gum b'ollocs, ood Hobart Town Hardwood. N.B.—Country Onlcru punatually attonded to. /^i EOR G E H EABT ON, NBWMARKET HOTEL, NEWMARKET. AR R I V* 1 N G, EX DORIC PIANOS, by Mlirnon. Ilaake, Rapoldl, and Asoherborg KNGLISH HARIIONIUMS, from J3IO CHOICE VIOLINS AXD VIOLONCELLOS1 ohoson especially for J H by on Kminent English Violinißt STRINGS and FITTINGS EAUDLEY'S PITCH PIPES, embracing th» whole Chromatic Solo. Invaluable to Choirmasters, Tuners, &o. ROTHERHAM'S CELEBRATED LEVER WATCHES, in Gold and Silver SRIIARDTS LEVER WATCHES, with Chain and Kns«o to unsure accuracy of Time-keeping, J. HOWDEN, QoEKN-STRJiET. ; rMPOkfANT PUBLIO NOTIUB. FOB / PURE THAS and / SELECT GROCERIES// / / &i /m. IX PRICES THAT A^ ""/ W DEFY /V 7 cxjmpbtitionAvJ/ pure QO /WO/blknded /ZN'/TEASatIsM, TO X^Jy / !„ tod, 2», and //Vy ts Id per lb; the /xVJ/ best the world pro- Mi /AC*/ dnccßl 2b 10d r*r lb" \M A£ Tl/Caddlea containing 10 or / r/\\ lbs, loss 2d per lb reduo /Vl-e/Hon, and forwarded to any /Ny/address, earrloge paid. X^!*/ Original 121b Boxes Tea, 1B«, / y/viß 6d, 20a, and 22b Bd. J 60 haU-chesti! Tea from £2 19* H. '-■. f «A» HATX BBBK WBLI. M»0H», *HD WILL BK SOU) FOB HAIJT thk usoal Paorix. KVKB* ABTIOW IH THE GROOKKT BUBHW* \ LOWKK THAR AST OTIME HOCS*. NOTE THE ADDRESS- A. B. THOMPSON, FOOT OF GRET-ST. (Thsxb books bblow Cook sraitw). mO TRAVELLBES. PRESENTS~FOR nOME. Very Handsome INLAID TABLE TOPS. CABINETS, and WALKING STICKS, made f.ora the pick of New Zkaland's BKAUTrroT.. Woods, at Very Reasonable Prices. Carefully packed for shipment. W. NORRIE. Shomxand-stbebt. U T O H E R AND C 0., FOBT-ST. AND QUKKN-BT WHAB», STEVEDORES, RECEIVING AND FORWARDING AGENTS. WOOI. STORED AND DUMPED FOR BHIFMBST. BALLAST BCPI'tIBD. SUPERIOR CORRUGATED TANKS. J. L. KB AN Hob for Sale a numbor of the above, with taps ready tor uso; price, 353, at hi* Shop, Wolleslor roet East (next door to Crowthor'h Stublus). Law quantities of Spouting KidginK, and town Pipes alwajß in stock, Vorandah Iron curved at the shortest notice Country orders will always receive his prompt attention. Lead Washers always on hand. ILLIAMT II 0 M A S, Corner of Ijoruc and Victoriastrcots, MONUMENTAffIgg^DGENKaAL ARCHITECTURAL SCULPTOR AND CARVER. Inscriptions Accurate and Beautiful. Monuments, Tomba. Hcadstounu, and every , description ol! Stone Work at the Loweßt poa | sible Price 3 for Town and Country. | /GORDON UOUSB, WAKBFIELD-3TREKT. ' SPECIAL. Now Showi.no— ; COSTUMES, fully trimmed, from 18s ; STOCKINGETTE JACKETS ULSTERS FUR CAPES WINTER DRESS GOODS 5 VELVETEENS (fast pllo), all colours. Is 11(1 5 AT LESS THAN ENGLISH COST. \ « A M ■ WHITE, CONTRACTOR AND FENCER, REMOVED FROM CUSTOMS-STREET I. 10 MARKET YARD, QUKEN-STREET ENTRANCE. /-NO TO BATH v SS^p^Sd^ND^n^ 8 iv \\TARNOCK BROTHERS, s S&«M«BH!i1&ar» »t ManufMWrers of the Celebrated Extract ri SheepaWn*. and Bow*,



mHB HOT LAKES. JOHT PUBLISHED, "MEDICAL GUIDE TO THE MINERAL WATKRS OF KOTORUA," lIV 1)11. T. HOPE LEWIS (LATE GOVIiHNMICNT RKBIDICNT MKDICAL CKKICKR). On 3ulo nt all Booksollers'! prlco, Sis 6d. O HENDERSON, • DISPENSING CHKMIST, PHAR MACIST, AND fciUHGKON DKNTIBT. Medical Hall, PonMnby, opposite Throo Lamps Tolepnono No. 307 ijTa p b bTI a n g i n g s, w. phillipps 4 son HAVE RECEIVED, EX LATE ARRIYAUB 186-P A C X A G B 8-186 OONTAININB M.OOO BOLLS 0? PAPERHANGINGS, OONBIBTINQ OF NEW PATTERNS for Drawing, Dining, Bed-rooms, Hall Had Staircase suitable for the Mansion or Cottage. BEAUTIFUL DESIGNS, AND BEST VALUK KVKH OFFERED IN PAPERHANUINGB. 916—PACKAGES—918 SCRIMS AND HESSIANS PLATE AND BIIKKT GLASS, WHITH LEAD. OILS, TURPS, VARNISHES, AND ALL TRADE SUNDRIES. W, PHILLIPPB * BON, 06 AMD 07, Q,UMN-MBM» TVTEW ZEALAND FARMER SIB XI AND POULTRY JOURNAL. The April Numbor is now publishod, A List of contonta la given in another column. Subscription for iho whole year. January to Decombor, 10s propaid. Subscription for D months. April to December 88 propaid. lil R A *l Z X O M U B R, F rORT-STKBET, ADJOININU POBT-O*riO«, IMPORTER AND COMMISSION AQKNT DIBKOT IMPORTER O» OIQiIIH. Bold In Quantltlos of SO or More. DUNNE, Houso, Sign, and Docoro • ttvoPainterundPar.ariwinßOr. Superior work done and prices moderate. Has on sale, White Lead, Oili-, Colours, and choiip Paper hanglngs.-Addro"fl, top of Oroy-gtrnct. y/THOB, J, HaBBUTT, / I Miwirncrroßßß vm CORN BROOMS, B£gi^" MiMJgAPAI}m«. TBLKPHONB N0.,1M. ff& m I HOHSOJf.STKEBT I \\ & I Vl *s VISIT A II C&SH AND DEPfKRFD PAYMENT TAILORS. DHAPEtti), AND HABIT-MAKERS, ][01IS0N-STRKi:i. Wero6r>pctfully Invlto ntti-ntlon to our Largo Stock of NOVELTIES for the pi eaont Season. Our Great Varloty iind C.'holoo of the Boat FubriCß, with the nud Talent wu now cm- Sloy, and the grout 3:ic<;tns of our effort* to lira noo Superior Garment*, Porfoet In Fit, mid Unexoollod In Cut und Stylo, uivea us on>r> confidence- in ruupuctfully wliuitiiiK tlio favour of & vUit. All Twoeds thoroughly shrunk boforo boian mode up, and Fit and Workmanship Oilman toed, The Deforrod P.iymont System h»» been found to bo a great boon. h>- umttilln# thoeo with limited Inr:niricß to procure necuftturlsn la the easiest possible way. ALL GOODS AHK MARKED IN PLAIN FIGUKKS. Ca>h Customers received 5 per cent. Discount (ore shllllnfttn the pound Btorllng) on nil paroola at 20.1 and upwards. INSPBCTION INVITED. TRAM-OARS PA33 THK DOOR "7S ROUND LIMB. GROUND LIME FOR SALE SOUTHGATB 8 -^HOBAHMHjraAUUOWIOinm In nay Quantity, for Conoroto Paths, Fl6o» CeSirs, So. (next to stone flagging 1b un rivalled for durability and hard-setting ouftlltlaB). For tanks and other wot work It Is a Jlrst-closa material. B. KBANB, SOLE AGENT, CUBTOM3-BTREICT ■X%rr H. BEINNBR AND BOH, W • BulMom Carpenters, and Jolbsew. i ValoanLane. All BmaehMOt the Building Trade exeeatad W Experienced Workman.! Bton Front*. OOtm MttliuM. ftn. "W. E ■ * * BOOK BINDER, PAPER RULBB, ACCOUNT BOOK MANUFACTURER THUMB DOOMS ABOVB " STAR " OWIO*. MBROHANT81 ACCOUNT BOOKB. fifBUBANGB AND MWINB RMISTKB BOOM Specially Ruled and Bound. Mublo, Magazines, Publio Libraries, and 8u» day School Books well bound. BAKERS1 BPECIAL UULKD DAY BOOKa Bibles, Prayer and Hymn Book* Re-bound. BAND AND OHOIR^MUSIO BOOKS nDWARI BAR T~lT¥"f "^ ARCHITECT, BXICHBURTTB BUILDINGS, QUEBN-aTßEffig. mHB UNION STEAM SAW, MOULD JL ING, SASH, AND DOOR COMPANY (LIMITED), DEALER IN TIMBER, DOORS, SASHES, AND TURNEKY, Supplies from Bush Mills by direct delivery at any Public Wharf In Auckland I— BUILDING MATERIAL IN EVERY FORM, including! MOULDINGS. Owner of the Talma Saw-mills, WHICH PRODUCE THE BKST JOINBR81 TIMBER IN THE MARKET. IMPORTANT TO BUILDERS, CON TRACTORS. OABINETMAKKBB, AND JOINERS. A Specially Seleotad Stock Of JOINERS1 TIMBER From the T&lrua Mill, thorouffhly oeasoned and wady for working up, is alwayi kept in Stock at MECHANICS' BAT YARD,. In lota to suit customers' requirement* ' MECHANICS' BAY"tIMBER YARD ' AND FACTORY. J TIMBER, DOORS, SASHK3, TURNERY. KRKTWORK. I And OENHRAL JOINERY ' The Company oontluucs to supply In lota to Bult ' purohasera material its above. J Stooks In all departmentssrolarite.well-asßOited, 1 and thoroughly seusoned. and ," Favourable Quotationa will be cciyen to tbOU 5 about to build. Pdce UtU and all Information on application to ij OFFICE, Meobanics' Bay. !, JO B L~O TS. , Eseolal Inducements to buyers ot Timber nit; !* able for Out-buUdluas. i birkenhbadand" northcotb. d The Company's Branch Yard in this distiipt la *• oouneotion with the business of Messrs Fie wellrn Bros., Birkenbe*dWhirf,contßlnßLargeStooki , ofUmbortMK'thanddr^MlLMouldlnmjDoow. 1. and Bsshea for lousadUto dtUvenr v TOWi nuos^



mO THE INHABITANTS OF DEVON JL PORT, TAKAPUNA, DISTRICT, AND TUB PUBLIO GKNKRALLY. MICHAEL CORCORAN (Lato of tho Greyhound, Thames, and Metropo litan Hotols, Queon-streot, and Star and Garter Hotel, Coromandel), bogs to announce that ho has taken the FLAGSTAFF HOTEL, NORTH SHORE, and honos to merit the patronage of residents and visitors. First-class Accomodation for Lodgers, Baths, &o. Tho Hot'jl is clobc to the wator. so that visitors have the advantage of sea bathing. A first-class Billiard Titblo, preßidod over by an experienced marker. MICHAEL CORCORAN, FLAGSTAFF HOTEL. NORTH SHORE. "HnHE PRACTICAL HOME PHYSI- X CIAN," By H. M. Lymans, M.A., M.D.; W. T. Belfleld, M.A., M.1),; A. W. Jones, M.A., M.D.; Chris HanFengOB,M.A.,M.IJ. Finolylllustrated. Over o,ooo.copies Bold in tho Middle Island In 1834. Db. Philhon : " I bollevo it to bo the niOB valuable oompondlum of Domestic Aledloln and Surgery yet publishod." Dr. Dawbon: "It contains a vast fund of valuable information, written In plain, concise language, devoid of all unnecessary technicall tios. and, thorefore, easily understood." Dr. Maunbbll, Dunedln; "The best Book ever published on Populnr Medical Science." Dr. Pbinb, Chrlstohurch: "The boßt Book for tho Housohold yot published. Üb. Clobb, InvercargUl: "Far In advance of all other books on tho same subject. The Health Editor of the"Otogo Witness"! "The best book ot the kind that I have oome BoroßS yet." For full testimonials see handbills. W. B. HARVEY, BOOK DEALKR 138. GREY-STREET. TEU NOTION HOTEL, *J NEWMARKET. Tho Proprietor, JAMES SMITH, ben to tn tlmati) that be will be happy to moot all his old iriends, and new onoa too, at hla woll kuown hostelry, Junction Honti., where none bnt (irnt-cluBS brunds of llqnors aro supplied. Tho best appointed Quoit and Hklttle Ground In Auckland, TTOUSE. AND GENERAL DKCORATIVK KSTABLISHMKNT, 18, WYNDHAM-BTREKT. M. NOTICE OF REMOVAL. J, H&ITOKB8ON, in thanking his numerous ollents and the publio generally for their past liberal favours, has much pleasure In Informing them that he has Removed to moro Extensive Premises (two doom above old shop), where he trusts to morlt a continuance ot their patronage J, HENDERSON, WYN DH A M -» TRE ET. 18. Mr: p. f. m. burrows, ARCHITECT AND BUILDING Over Goodbon'B. Auckland. NEW ZKALAND INSURANCE COMPANY (FIRK AND MARINE). Capital.. £1.000.000 Paid-up and Reserve Fund* _ .M2&.QOQ pBOTKOTioa #kom FIRE on MARINE LOSS Can bk ErrECTKD in this Compant. tmuMa art with phomititubb and LIBERALITY. JAMKB BUTTLE, Manager THE COLONIAL MUTUAL LIPI ASSURANCB SOCIKTY (LIMITED), AUCKLAND OJTIOKS I 139, QUMW-BTBUB*. DIRECTORS I Auckland.—J. M. Shora (Chairman), B. Tnonu George. F. J. Moss, M.H.R. Oukidin—K. J. Spenoe (Chairman), W. J. M Laraach, C.M.G.. M.U.R ; Hon. George Me Lean, M.L.C.; Hon. Holwrt . kstout, Premlor Trm rXH.OVH It VUTUaL has added to aL' ihr jrrfln«ry (umiii u( A«aura»ce EEVKRAI OHTi.Nivri'. I. i KaTURRS, w»d Is the onlj Colnnlnl !,if<! Olflcc wliicii Issues T/JNTINK INVKBTMKNT POUCIEa Tho •• Absolute" aud "Modified" Tontine Policies of th«> Colonial Minimi sccuro advan i»kp» not offered by any Furolgn Company. Colonial Mutual Policies aro INCONTKST ABIiK FKOM DATK OF ISSUE, bolng en tirely free from obnoxious conditions as to travelling, residence occupation, mode of Ul« •r maanur of death. H. S. H. LYALL. Secretary for N«w Z«»I»B*. ICTURE FRAiIE MANUFACTORY AND MUtiIOAL INSTRUIRBNT WARK HOUBK. 88, VICTORIA-STRKBT. AuoklaiuJ (9 doors above Albert-street). C. E. CARTER, Jon., Practical Sign Writer, Gilder, and Em boßßbr on glass. Silk Banners Written In tho Latest.Design. Gralnor and Marblor. ]ITUSICAL INSTRUMENT WARE HOUaE, &v., 88, VIcrOIIIA STREET Auckland. T. E. CARTER, IMPORTER OF MUSICAL INSTRUMMNTB TEAOHER OF MUSIO. PIANO, VIOLIN, CORNET, ET-O. Tkhmb and Testimonials Post Fkbb on Applioation. All Kwdb of Musioal Instbumknts Tukbd AND UKPAIUBt). VTOTICB TO THE PUBLIC BUPPOST THE FARMING COMMUNITY Through their Association, the 60, QUKKN-BTRSKT, AUCKLAND, vVho have always for Sale on their Shareholders account: DATS CHEEBE CHAFF BUTTJR 3 IWTATOE3 FRUIT. W. &ARRKTT. Mananer. HEAP GROCER IBS! CHBAP GUOCEHIKSI Nowton Prlceß Brought to Symonds-stroot. Call and Got Price List. NONE CHEAPER. E. W. ROLLERSON, THAMES FRUIT AND GROCERY STORE, Urran Symonds-stkeet^ uHfirs he~ad hot cl, UPPER QUIEN'-STREET. Tho abovo Hotel haTing undorgono several Imnortant Internal alteration^, the now proprie tor GEORGE DENNIS If.irmerly providore for thu Waikato S.S. Co.), liopea, by strict personal niaragereent. to majjo Bio Hotel second to none in thu city tor the comfort and accomodation of travellers and boardeis. The Hotel is handy for 'buses and trams to al; parts of the city ; has boon refurnished throughout; and the liquors have boon carefully selected, and none but tho best will DO O PP»^K DENNIS, Proprietor. mHE NEW ZEALAND..LAND MORT- X GAGE CO. (LIMITED). Subscribed Capital £2.000.000 Paid-up Capital £200,000 Head Offlco for tho Colony, New Zealand Insurance Buildings, Queen-street, Auckland. This Company ißproptretl to negotiate LOANS on Freehold Mortgages throughout the Colony at current raw*. B'or Application Forms and further particulars apply ti JAME3 BUTTLE, Secretary, Quoen-atrcet, Auckland. A 010 KB 8TA&LB8, \ts ALBffiRT-STRKKT. MR F. QUICK begs to return his Slnoore Thnnks for tho Liberal Patronage received while oarrylnK on the Business known aa "(jaiok's Livery and Ba>t Htablos," Albert- Btrrat, and trual* that MESSRS JAMES DIG KAN & CO., the eentlomen to whom he baa relinquished tho same, will be accorded Support In an equally liberal manner. Patrons can rely upon being treated olvilly and fairly by his sno nefioors, under whose ?>oprictary he teels sure Iho hostelry will become the favourito ol Auck land. J. J. DWNANI _JT. rOLEYI FP. LUNDON MESHKS JAMEB DWNAN ft CO. havhu purchased Mr F.Qulck'i Business, hops to merit ShiN ptlroi)*so so ;jtnorour.ly bostov/edon ths'.r laio and popular predecessor. For Hire—Haß ioiu Cata, Open sud Close Corrlafreß, Dugglca of svery description, Wafrgonettea, Break* and Omnlbudes, Ladies' cud Qentlamen'B Saddle Hovees, Privau; <iirriagea with Livery, Heanei acd Mourning Cofcohes. Orders by Post, Telo graph, or Telephone (No. 134) receive oarefnl KttonUon, Tho Stablos provlda unsurpassed *potmiaiod<itlon tor Uortet, tu. Nigh* »tt*nd> »uoo ChnrKfc» modeiftU.



For Sale FOR SALE~Tight Saddle, in good Con dition; Price, 450.—Apply Brister's Coffee Palace, Mttrket-atreet IJiOR SALE by private contract, elegant I' new 2-wheeled Trotting orßuniness Bulky, to carry two ; new style.—Kenshaw, Mount ICden Carriage Works. FOR IMMEDIATE SALE, 3 largo, well-built Houses (Quito new). 9 and 12 rooms, with detached buildings; good allot ments ; Urge concrete tankß. gas, 'buß road, 16 minutes' walk from town. To be sold at re rfuced prices.—Apply Yai'e and Douglas. i>OR SALIu, a Bargain, New Centre ■ board Boat, Fifteen and a half feet Long Five feet six lnohes Beam.—Can be seen at Mr Clare's, Boat-bulldor, Customhouae-atreotWost. FOR" SALE, cheap, v Seccnd-nand Silver Hunting Keyless Lover Watch; guaranteed a perfect timokeopor.—Tom Keea ing, Jeweller, viotoriq-atreet. FOR SALE or to Let, Paget-street, Pon sonby. New 7-roomed House; splendid vlbw, with gas and water loli on.—Apply to F. W. Lipscounbe, Grocer, Poneonby Road. t'"~riOß SALE, Level~Xllotmont, 42 feet ' Frontage to Sammor-streot, Ponsonby; Price, £80.—Apply to D. Hyauason, Locksmith and Range-maker, Durham -street. IT^OR SALE, a new House, containing 6 I 1 rooms; Venetian blinds, bath, large mistress range, gas laid on, and every other couven once; situated on tho oorner of Mary and Stewart-streets, Mount Eden, with 80 feet frontage to Mary-street; price, £150. Also, a i roomed Cottage in Stewart-street, for £230,— Apply to S Jenkina, Kden Vale Road. OR Sale or To Let, two new Villa Resi dences of seven rooms and half-acre land each, situate on Blaokotc's Point, Parnoll, com manding ono of tho finest land and water views about Auckland. — Apply to W. and J. Frator, Laud Agents, Queen-street. tpOR SALE, a 6i ton Yacht, suitable for Fiahipg or CruWng, Dingy, SallH. and Goar complete; Net, &c—Apply to Mr J, Clare, Hontbulldor, Cußtomß street Wcßt. FOriTSALE, a Good Staunoh Spring Cart Horse (16 liandu). Works in single or double harness.—Apply Thames Carriage and Dray Factory, Victoria-street East. TDI O R SALE, THREE ALLOTMENTS. THE PICK OF HON. JAS. WILLIAMSON'S MOUNT HOBSON ESTATE. Splendid View and Easy Terms. Apply to s JACKSON. Junh.. IQueen street, Auckland. IjIOK SALE, Large Country Store with Jtj 8-ro'jmed DwolUng, Stabloe, and Out honses. Stock can bo taken at a valuation If desired.—For further particulars apply to J. R. Randerson, Anctionoor. Quoon-Btroet. HELENSVILLE.— To Storekeepers and Others.—For Sale, large Double-fronted Shop and Dwolling of 5 rooms, suitable for sreneral store; good gum trs.de to bo done; large allotment. — For further particulars, apply Richardson and Jackson. 81, Queen-street (fSAW-MTLLERS, CONTRACTORS, &c.—A Splendid Bush, containing large quantities of immense Kauri Treoa : also Totora, Klmu, and probably Mottled Kauri, tor sUe by the undersigned. Timber only on iOO acres of land, situate within 3 miles of rail way station, and having good creeks ror driving logs, and good metalled rood (ommunlcatlne with line, This Is a rare chanco for a man of enterprise to make a fortune. Immediate ap plication necessary.—J. R. Randerson, Auc tioneer^ WASHING MACHINE for Sale, Im ported from Melbourne: Selling at half Its original oont. Can be used in a private Family or Hotel or by Washerwoman.—Apply to Manager nf the Steam Laundry. Upper Pltt-at. SPECIAL NOTICE. FOR BALE, several of thn bost Builittng Sites in or noar Auckland. Situated In Gladstone and Clovoland Roads, Parnoll. These 'lots wll bo sold on any reasonable Terms, and monoy will bo advanced for Building If required. Apply to— P. UOMLSKBY, Shortlandetrect FOTt PRIVATE SALE, Ono of the best compact and con vMilontFarmsinWaikato. —Fur particulars apply to Robert Biadloy, Auu'.lonocr, Karangaliapc Koad. OR SALE (cheap), good second-hand Hoodod Buggy, also now Pony Phrotonn. Waggonette. Dog-cart, Station Waggon, and light Paynall Cart.-Apply W. and E. Boston, Conohbullders, Wakefleld-streot. Land and Estate Agents. r. h. osM °N D> LAND AND MONETARY AGENT, 116, QUKBN BTRBBT (Adjoining B. Tonka and Co.'s). TSLEPHONK-No. 185. BANKERS: NATIONAL BANK OF NEW ZKALAND. MORTGAGKB AND LOANS NEOOTIATED RENTS AN 13 INTKRKSTS COLLECTED MONKY INVEhTKII ON FIR6T-OLASS SKOriRITIKB, WITHOUT CHARGE RSTATKS MANAHKU KOtt AbdKNTEES VjM.UATIONH AND ARBITRATIONS NATIVK ITLANI> AFF4IRS SPECIALLY UNDERSTOOD Housich to Let, and Propebtiks fob Sale Placed on my Libts Fbee ok Charge EvntY Description ov landed Property bouqut ok sold to ondkb L.usgis Sums to Lend on Fibbt-class Secuhity Aoknt fob National Fibe and Marine In surance Company ov New Zealand, and thk New Zealand Accident Insurance Company. piTY pROPBRTIES. PONSONBY.—To any person requiring an in vestment forfiTMl can confidently recommend two pretty seven-roomed Villas, built on free hold allotment!", bringing In a large and por manont return for the outlay, as well as having a Rood prospective value. SHOItTLAND-STREET.-Two Brlok Shops, with Dwollings attaobed to each, aro to be Built. Any person doslriug to have a shop and dwolling house built to meet their re quirements can do po. Tho buildings will be cither Leased or Mold on tho Deferred Pay ment system. Tho position is a flrst-clasß one, and good torniß will bo given to an ellfiiblo PKSlDffiNCK.—Very n'ce Eight-roomed House (jnsttho fort of house there is so muoh inquiry for at present), clo3o to Quoen-s reet; gas aud wator; large nllotmont; nice view, and cheap; £759. rj\ O Jj E T. SKVKRAL C (MFORTABLTE AND PLEA SANTLY-SITUATED HOUSES at low rents to good tonants. aUBURBAN pROPERTIES. MOUNT RO3KILL — Now 3-roomed Cottage, well finished, with two lOOgallon tanks, on larzo allotmont, 75ft x Moft. £525. £210.—Very comfortablo 1-roomod Cottage, con venient distance from town, Mount Eden dis trict ; every convenience, and nice allotment; oasy torms of payment. MOUNT LBKRT.—Really comfortable Home for tin industrious man ; nice house and largo Eection, all plantod. Price, £200, on deferred payments, or terms to suit. ONKHUNOA.—One of tho best Family Hesi denocs in the district for ea!e; well situated. TO 'OWNERS OF PROPERTY.—I havo clionta desirous to Purchase—l to 6 Acres at Epsom, in really good po-itlon; large House, Buitable for a boarding-house, cose to Queon-street: nice 5 roomed House and about 1 acre of land at Otahuhu ; also, Ono or Two ceres at Ono hunj;a, on which my client will bo building a houso. BAKERY. To an industrious, steady man. with a email capital, Icanoffora really pood buainoss. Tho bakory is fitted with every requirement for the trade Tho business done at the present time is a large ono, but could bo increaßed by an oner cetic man. Any further Information may bo ob tainod at my offices. FARMS. One of tho laruesc and best-paying Farms in the Waikato. Full particulars of this grand l£etato on application. I have One or Two Splondld Farms which may bo Loosed at Low Rentals with a Purchasing Several small Farms with comfortable Houses for Sale, very cheap, and on easy terms of pay meet. ■ Q. LAD S T O~N~E JJ STA TE. 10a PER FOOT AND UPWARDS.-All the Unsold Portions of that most conveniently situated property known as tho Gladstone Eetnte. This Estate, eituuted so close to town, and from any portion of which the viewa are unsurpassed, U now Subdivided into Largo Allotments. These allotments are not 33 x 09, but havelarge frontages and still larger depth. The prices aro such that alinoat any peraon may obtain their own freehold at a nominal cost. Should terms be any inducement, the owner Is prepared to accapta third cash, the balance to remain for 3 or S years'at 6 per cent, per annnm. Tho inaucements which this pro perty offers to any cerßOns requiring a nice Residence Sico or a Splendid Investment are manifold. Fancy being able to purchase a Grand Allotment clo« to lown for 10s per foot. Soil, seml-volcanio, views unrivalled; within 5 minutes' walk of a railway station, (rams to passln the immediate vicinity, "buses constantly; church and Bchool convenient-; gas and water mains within 100 feet of this property; post-office and telephone within a little distance; no clearing required. Plans and every Information may be obtained at the ofSoo of the undersigned,



Sporting. OTAHUHU RACING CLUB'S AUTUMN MBETING. T O - M O R It O "W, SATURDAY, MAY 2. President-W. F. Buckland, Esq., M.H.R. Vice-President—Thos. Rogers, Esq. Judge— W. F. Buckland, Esq., M.H.R. Starter—Mr O. C. McGee. Clerk op Scales—Mr W. Loekhait. Clkrk op Course—Mr T. A. Brown. Stewards-Aubroy Walliß. H. C. Lushington, J. Johnß, R. McGee, T. Rogers, W. D. Hush, J. Wilson, J. W. Irons, Dr. Eraon, A. M. Sheppard. Handicappbrs-The Committee. MAIDEN PLATE, of 20sovs; w.a., for all horses that havo never won public money exceeding £10. Distance, one and a-quartcr mile. Entrance, 30s. PONY RACE, of lOsovs.; for all maidon ponies tbat have never won public money. Ponies, U hands 2in and under. Weight for inchea. Top weight, lOst 71b. Second horse to save his stakes. Entrance, £1. Distance, 1 mile. HANDICAP HURDLE RACE,-of 35sovs; with a sweep of £1 to first horso; second horso. £5 out of stakps. Over eteht flights of hurdles, 3 feet 6 inches high. Nomination, £1. Ac ceptance. £1. Distance, 2 miles. MAIDKN HURDLE RACE, of 15sovs: weight for aac. For all horses tbat have never won a hurdle raco. Over 6 nights of hurdles. Entrance, £1. Distance, U mile. SUBURBAN PLATE HANDICAP, of fiOspva: second horse to receive lOsovs out of the Btakos. Nomination, £2. Acceptance, £2. Distance, 1} mile. OTAHUHU BTBEPLECHABE. of SOsovs; second horse to receive £7; third horse to recoive £3 out of the stakes. Nomination, £2; acceptance, 90s. Distance, on or about 3 ullos of fair hunting country. PUBLICANS' PURBK HANDICAP of 30sova. Nomination, £1. Acceptance, 30s. Distance, mile. HACK RACE, of lOsors. Winner to be sold for £16; surplus, if any, to go to Club funds. Wolght, lOst. Post entries at Judgo's box. Entrance, £i. Distance, I mile. Acceptances and Goneral Entries for all Races, exoeot Hack, Race, will closo on WEDNESDAY, April 29, at the Ciitorion Hotel, at 8 p.m. The races will be run under the Rules of the Auokland Racing Club. All Stakes will be paid in full. JOHN GORDON. Hon. Sao. T^TEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. AUCKLAND SECTION. OTAHUHU RACES, MAY 2, 1885. On SATURDAY, May 2, 1885, SPECIAL TRAINS will leave Auokland at 12 noon and 1255 p.m. for Otahuhu Racecourse Crossing, stopping at Intermediate Stations to piok up Passengers, leaving Racecourse Crossing for Auckland at 5.20 p.m. sharp. Saturday Return Tickets will be available. O. HUDSON. Dlßtrict Traffic Manager. Licensing Notices. BOROUGH OF ONEHUNGA. —Notice of Application for a Publican's License.-". ELIZi MARIN COLLING?, of Queen-Btreet, Onoaunga, do hereby give notice that I deniro to obtain, and will, at tho next licensing meeting to ho holden at the Court house, Onehunga, on tho third day of June. 1885, at noon, apply for a certificate authorising tho renewal of a publioan's liconso for a houso situate at Quoen-siroot; Onehunga. and known by the Blgn of tho Manukau Hotel, containing 20 rooms, oxolurive of those required for tho use of the family. Mr Jas. Wblison, name of ownor. Dated tho 21at day of April, 1885.— LIZZIE COLLINGS. DISTRICT OF NEW p M\KKET.-NO'.lce Of Aopllcation for a fican's Llcense.-I.THv.IMA, HAYWOOD, of Manukau ltoad, Newmarket, do heiob/ givo notice that I dosiro to oHain, and will, at the next licensing meeting to bo holden at tho Pub lic Hall, Newmarket, on the ninth day of Juno, Ibßs at noon, apply for a certificate authorising tho ronowal of a pnbllcan's license for a houso situate at Manukau Road, and ktown by the sign of the Royal George Hoto', containing 17 rooms, oxclustve of those required for Iho use of tho family. Mr Odium, name of owner.-Datod the 21st day of April, 1885.-THOS. HAYWOOD. T IUENSING DISTRICT OF PAN JLi MURE.—Notlco of application for a Pelican's License.-!. JOHN JAMIESON. of Panmure, do hereby glvs notice that I desire to obtain, and will at the next Licensing Meeting to be holdon at Mr Gavin's Btoro. Panmure, on tho Eighth day of Juno, 1845. at Noon, apply for a Certificate authorising the Renewal of a Pub lican's Lioense for a house situate at Panmure, and known by the sign of tho Panmure Hotel, containing 13 rooms, exoluaive of those required for tho use of the family. J. Loomb, name of owner.-Dated tho 21st day of April, 1885.— JOHN JAUIESON. ATOTICE"6F APPLICATION FOR _i» TRANSFER OF LIOENSB.-I, JAMES LOOMB, of Panmuro. being the holder ot a Publican's Lloensa in respect ot the houße and premises situato at Pmmure, and known by the sign of the Panmuro Hotel, .do hereby give notice that I dosire to obtain, and will, at the next Lloensing Meeting to be holden at Mr Gavin's Storo on the oigbth day of June, at noon, aDDIy for a Trantfer of tae said Licence from mi Bolt to JOHN JAMIKSON, my appotntee. lJtat"d the 13th day of April, 1885.-JAMKB LOOMB. riITY OF AUCKLAND. — CITY \J SOUTH. - Notlco of Application for a Publican's Licenae. - I, MaKGARET ' AN DRKWS, of Grey-street, Auckland, do hereby civanotlcothatldeßire to obtain, and will, at [ho next Lioonsing Meeting to bo holden at the R.M. Court-house, Auckland, on the 2nd day of Juno, 1885, at noon, apply for a Certificate au thorising the Renewal of a Publicans license for a houso situate at arey-etreet and known by the sign of the Carpenters' Arms Hotol.containing clevon roomd, exolnsivo ot those required for the luo of the family. Mr Green way, owner.— Dated tho 2lßt day ot April, 1885. —M. AN DRUiWS. TTCENSING DISTRICT OF TAKA JLi PUNA. — Notice of Application for a PuOli can's License.-I, JdIUIIAKL CORCORAN, of Boaoh Road, Dovonport, do hereby give notice that I deßire to obtain, and will at the next Liceimkg Mooting to be holden at 31, Insurance Buildinßß, Auckland, on tho 2nd day of June, 1885. at noon, apply tor a certificate authorising the Renewal of a Publicans License lor a house situate at Devonport, North Shore, and known by the sign of the Flag6taff Hotel, containing 26 rooms, exclusive of thoao required for the use of the family. J. C. Seccorube, name of owner.—Dated the 2iafc day of Apri', 1855.-MICHAEL COR CORAN. i^ITYOF AUCKLAND.—CITY NORTH. \J —Notice of Application for a Publican's License.-1, DONALD UKQUHART, of Wyn yard-streot. Auckland, do Hereby givo notice that I desire to obtain, and will at the next lioen.ing meeting, to be holden at the R.M. Court, Auckland, on the first day of June, 1885, at noon, apply for a certificate authorising the renewal ot a publican's license for a house situate at Wyndham Btrest, and known by tho Bien of the Shakapoarc Uotol.tcontaining 17 rooms, exclusive of those required for the use of the fami;y. Mr Foley, name of owner. Dated the 21»t day of April, 885.-DONALD URQU HART. C* ITY OF AUCKLAND.—CITY EAST. —Notice of Application for a Publican's License.-I, GEORGE ISLE 3 PaNTER, of Queon-Bireet, Auckland, do heroby give notice thatldealrotoobiain.andwlll.atthonextLiceiiß icgMoe ting to be holden at tho R.M.Oourt,Auck land, on the third day of June. 1885, at noon, apply for a certificate authorising the renewal of a publican's license for a house situate at Qucen-streot, and known by tho sign of the Waverley Hotel, containing 61 rooms, exclusive oE those required for the use of the family. Mr Juecer, namo of owner. Dated the 21st day of April. 1885 -Q. I. PANTER. LICENSING DISTRICT OF NEW MAKKET, NEWMARKET.—Notice of Application for a Publican's License.-1, GiiORGE H. EASTON, of Manukau Road, Newmarket do hereby givo notice that I desire to obtain, and will at the next Licensing Meet ing to beholden at the Publio Hall, Newmarket, on the Oth day of Juno, 1885, at noon, apply for a Certificate authorising tho Renewal of a Pub lican'aLicenaaforahouse situate at Newmarket and known by the sign of the Newmarket Hotel, containing thirteen rooms, exclusive of those required lor the uso of the family. J. C. Sec combe, name of owner.-Dated the 21st day of April, 1885.-GEO. H. BASTON. XTEW ZEALAND GOVERNMENT J3i INSURANCE ASSOCIATION. An Agency of the above Association will be open as from the 20th April, 1885, at Iho POST-OFFICE, NEWMARKET. Policy-holders wishing to pay their Premiums at the above office can obtain the necessary form of application from the Postmaster. D. M. LUCKIE, Acting General Manager. mURKISH BATHS, -*■ UPPER QUEEN-STREET, Near the Queen's Hotel. This well-ventilated establishment Is Open Daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and on Thursdays and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. These Baths are highly recommended by the medical faculty. Baths for Ladies on Tuesdays and Thurs days, from 9 a.m, to 3 p.m., vnder charge ot an experiencedladyattendaat. m F. J. fakrell, Secretory,



TcurtciSt Education Department, V/cllingtou, 25th April, 1885. rTIENDERS will bo received up to noon JL of tho 23rd May next for tba oroction of a Nativo Sohool-houeo and Toachor's Residence at Ottuia, Hokianga. Plans, &c, may be seen and forma of tender obtained on application to tho Resident Magistrate, Hokianga, the. Native Agent, Auckland, or the Clerk to the Court, Rußsell, with either of whom tenders may be deposited. JOHN HISLOP. "OE ESTATE OF JAMES STODART, XV BANKRUPT. Tenders nra invited for tho Equity of He demption of the valuable Freehold at Ponaonby, belonging to the above named Estate. Par icnlarn and conditions maybe seen any day jetweon the hours of eleven a.m., and one p.m. Sealed Tenders to be sent to the undersigned on or beforo noon on 6th May, 1885. JOHN LAWSON. Official Assignee in Bankruptcy. _ mo BUILDERS. The time for receiving Tenders for the Erec tion of Premises at Whanganui for the New Zealand insurance Company iaExtended to noon of THURSDAY, the 30th instant. EDWAItD MAHONKY & SON. Arohitectß. TENDERS for the Erection of a School Building at Waimatb (Bay ot Islands) will 36 received by the Education Board, Wyndham street, Auckland, until two p.m. on FRIDAY, May 8, 1885. Plans and specification may be seen at the offlco of the Board, and ou applica tion to tho Chairman of the. Waimate District School Committee. •■■■ TENDERS for the Erection of a School Building at Pakua Bay (Whangarei Har bour) will be recei seu by the Education Board, Wyndham-stroet. Auckland, until two p.m. on FRIDAY. Bth May, 1885. Plans and Specifications may be soen nt the ofllco of the Board, aud on application to the Chairman of the Parua District School Com mittco. \ rit O BUILD E R S. Tenders will be received up to noon of TUESDAY, May sth for the ereetiop of a Villa at Mount Roakill, for Mr Dallen. Plans, etc., at my Office. W. H. SKINNER. Architect, , Vrlcan Lane. TENDEKS will be received until noon on MONDAY, May 11th, for erection of two Brick Shops for Messrs Amburyand Eng lish.-Plans, etc., at Devonshire Dairy, Karan gahape Rood. mENDERS wanted for Plumbing and X Painting to House and Shop opposite Poat-offlco, Mount Roakill Road. TENDERS Wanted for Concreting.— Apply to Mr Duff, at Messrs M. Lovy and Co.. Queen-street. rilO BUILDEKS AND OTHERS. Land and Building Materials found on reason able terma. Apply to T. HOLDER, Architect, Exchange Bnildlnga, Queen-street W, F. HUBBARD, Quantity Surveyor. Quantities prepared for all Contracts of any magnitude. City Chambers, Vdloan Lake. I~\EVQNPORT, NORTH BfIORB, WELLITBRO3., CARTERS AND EXPKESSMEN. BRICKa LIME. tJAND, SCORIA ASH, POSTS, RAILS. PALINGS, SANI TAItY PIPES, Sx.. &O. N.B.—FENCING DONE AT LOWEST RATES, ESTIMATES GIVEN. YARD OPPO3ITifDEVONPORT HALL. Prospectus. MOUNT EDEN SAWMILL COM PANY (LIMITED). CAPITAL £20,000, IN 20,000 SHARES OF £1 EACH. DIIUtCTORS. Mr Thos. Henderaon.jr. Mr Thos. Hobson. Mr Wm. Hellaby. Mr Samuel Douglas. Mr John Smyth. Bankers. The Colonial Bank of NowlZealand. Solicitors. Messrs Russell and Campbell. Secretary (pro tern.). Mr John Smyth. This Company has been formed for the pur pose of purchasing from Messrs J. & H. Smyth Jieir leasehold property at Mount 1M en Railway Station, the mill thereon erected, and the plant, stock-In trade, and other property and chattels connected therewith; the purchase of timber land; the felling and cutting of limber; the manufacture and sale of timber and wood ware, and generally such other things as are incidental or conducive to the advancement of the above objects, and to the conduct of the undertakings aforesaid. .... . . , , Tho Company, whioh has been duly rogis tored under " The Companies Act, 1882," has, by an agreement, dated the 23th day of April, 1885, contracted with the Messrs Smyth, to purchase their leasehold property at Mount Eden Rail way Station, with the mill thereon erected, and the plant, stock-in-trade, and other chattels conneotcd therewith, for the sum of £4,600. This price has been fixed by two independent valuators and nn umpire who have had long experience in the timber business, and possess an Intimate and oxtenßive knowledge of the value of machinery and of the various ap pliances for the preparing and dressing of tltn ser. A certificate by Messrs Murdoch, Gilmer, and Walker—the valuators mentioned—the respective Secretaries of tho Union Sash and Door Company, the Mercury Bay Timber Com pany and the Helecsville Timber Company, 1b appended to this Prospectus. The Messrs Smyth have agreed to take 4,500 shares in the Company, 10s paid up, in part payment of the purchaao monsy, thus evinciff! their belief in tho profitable nature of the projected business. AboutlOOOOahnrcahavo already been subscribed, and tho Company has decided to offer to the public another 5,(00. The site which has been acquired.ontholineof tho Auokland and lialpara Hallway, ia unequalled for position, command ing asitdoes.the wholeof tho Cil.y and Suburban Markets, and will enable the Company to caTry on its businpss with ease and regularity, and at a comparatively small expoDSB for carriage of material. Large quantities of the finest timber can be readily obtained from Kaipara and Wal takerei, and contracts have already been entered into for the purchase and delivery of a regular supply on the most advan tageous terms. A considerable trade is at S resent being done, which is capable of in eflnito expansion by the oriiployment of additional plant and capital. Additional machinory has already been ordered from England, and is expected to arrive in about six weckß, which will enable tho Com pany to keep pace with its rapidly extending busineae. The- 5,000 shares referred to are offered te the public for tho rmrpose of provid ing f undß to pay for the machinery ordered, and to enable the Company to take advantage of any opportunities t hat ina,y oU'ei1 for an increase ofbasinoss. . , , The Directors have every confidence in placing thi3 scheme before the publio. feeling euro that it will prove a most profitable and permanent Oi'ncern, and that it oiFera a Bafe Held for invest- It is not intended that more than 10s per Share shall bo payable during tho first six montha; 2b 6d per Share is payable on implication, 2a Gd on allotment, and calls as required, each call not to exceed 2s Gd per Share, nor to bo made at less intervals than two montha AppVcations for Shares, addressed to the Sec rotary, to bo sent to Mesara Russell and Camp bell ; or, to the Colonial Bank of New Zealand, not later than 9th May. JOHN SMYTH, Interim Secretary. Certificate of Valuators and UMpmE. " Auckland, 2Sth April. 1885. " We, tho undersigned, having boon omployod by tho Directors of tho Mount Eden Sawmill Company (L-mited) to value the Leasehold Pro perty at Mount Eden Railway Station, the Mill and Plant thorcon erected, and tho Stock-In- Trade belouglng to tho Messrs Smytb, hereby certify that we made a separate and personal inspection of the said Property and a careful examination ot tho Machinery, Plant, and Stock-ln-Trade, and are of opinion that the price-viz.: £1,500-flnally fixed by the Umpire, Mr J. A. Walker, is a fair valuation of tho Pro perty above piontioned, and that tho Machinery is of tho beat quality and latest construction, and is in thorough working order, and the oon cern should prove highly remunerative. "DAVID MURDOCH. Ivolnalora " BEN J. GILMKR. } Valuator*. •' J. A. WALKER, Umpire." TpUBLIC NOTIGE. THK i>XEAT SALE OF BOOTS is STILL GOING ON AT THE "RED BOOT" WAREHOUSE And will he continued until further notice. THE BUSINESS FOR SALE. H. SAWK3NB.



Amusements. A BBOTT'S OPERA HOUSE! Lesaco and Manageress ...MlesDeGrßy . Acting Manager .-: Mr A. L. Cunaru LAST q NIOHTS LAST ° NIGHTS ' Of the Eminent Actresa, MISS D b ORE V, TO-NIGHT! (Friday) TO-NIGHT! GRAND MILITARY NIGHT, Under the immediate presence of the Mayor; Colonel Lyon. Commander of the Forces; Capt. Fenton, and Officers, &c, the occasion being A GRAND BENEFIT Tendered to Mrss De Grey previous to her de parture for Europe, when sbo will pre3ent Shakesnere's line Classical Comedy, AS YOU LIKE IT! AS YOU LIKE IT! Rosalind Miss DE Grey TO-MORROW (Saturday) EVENING ONLY, first time of the Romantic Drama, In 5 acts, ADRIENNE LECOUVREUR. MONDAY, May 4, Last Night of the Season, MOTHS. Box Planet Lennox's. Day tickets at Abbott's. Admission-Circle, Is; Stalls, 2s 6d; Pit, Is. Doors open at 7.50; commence at 8. F. T. Linqham. Stage Manager. WOODYEAR'S ■piLECTRIC rjIKCUI. CIRCUS 1B a TAI > A n T a CIRCUS CIRCUS 15 "^AR ACTS CIRCUS CIRCUS TO-NIGHT! CIRCUS A CORPS OP ATHLETES, RIDERS, VAULTERS, EQUILIBERESTS, ' NOT TO BE SURPASSED. BUTTON'S RIDE TO BRADFORD, Introducing the Bcckjuhi'iko Pony. TO-MORROtV (Saturday) AITERNOON, 2.30, GRAND MATINEE For Schools and Families. Children admitted to Chairs, Is 6d; Stalls, Is; Pit, Sixpence. MILLION THEATRE PRICEB: ; . Circle, Is; Stalls, 2s 6d; tar PIT, ONE SHILLING (Is). "ffi» Children, half-price to Chairs and Stalls. Chair and Stall Tickets at Lennox's. ROBERT LOVB. Advance Courier. A BBOTT'S OPERA HOUSE. THURSDAY NEXT, 7th MAY> MR WYBERT REEVE. MR WYBERT REEVE. COMEDY SEASON. Mrs Chippendale and Talented Company. Box Plan now open at Lennox's. LECTURE on "Health and Herbal Treatment" to be delivered by Professor Jolly, in the Temperance Hall, FRIDAY, Ist MayjJ.3o p.m. For adults only. D" ANCINGr~DEPORTMENT. CALISTHENICS, &O. MONS. PAUL BIBRON, FROM PARIS, Will Commence Tuition at Masonic Hall, Princes-street, as follows: " Select Adult Clasa. Wednesday. May 6, 7.30 p.m.; Select Juvenile Class, Saturday, May 9, 3 p.m.; Mies Hill's, Ponsonby, Tuesday, May 5, 7.30 p.m.; Miss Bates'?,' North Shot o, Tuesday, May 19,3.30 p.m; and next term at Mrs 1 jaw's, Renmera; Mrs Clayton's, Parnell; Mrs Glover's, Bymond-streot; Mrs Palmer's, Carlton Gfite Road; Mrs Giles's. Mount Albert. PRIVATE LESSONS DAILY. Terms in Advance: Adult, 2Si; Javenile, 218, Circulars at Upton's and Eady's, or apply at residence, 75, Hobson-street. ~ (Victoria-street, a short distance above) m H E A T R E ROYAL. TO-DAY 1 TO-DAY! TODAY I ON VIEW ION VIEW! ON VIEW I The Grandest Assortment of WATCHES, CLOCKS, JEWELLERY, At TOM KEESING'S, VICTORIA-St.1 (5 doors above Royal Mail Hotel) Try my Deferred Payment System. . Board and Residence. PRIVATE BOAD AND RESIDENCE, Lewis House, Graf ton Boad; every ac commodation, good attendance. Bath-room, piano, and every convenience.—Mrs White, widow, late of Russell. _ ir OVE N 0 R BROWNE HOTEL^ HOBSON-STREET. Board and Lodging 20sperWeek Single Room ". 25s per Week Educational. J£ V E N I N G__C LASSES. .A. McARTHUR, mTaT, LL.B.. purposes oolding Kveninft Claßses at ',he Training Col ege, Wellesley-street, beginning on MONDAY. • the 9th instant, at half-pai-t seven p.m. Each subject will be taken twice a week. Fees per term: 15s for one subject, 21s for two. Classes will also be formed to prepare for the Civil Service, General Knowledge, and Matrl oulation Examinations at a fee of Tvyo Guineas per term. History (general and constitutional), Political [economy, and Jurisprudence may be arranged Information will bo given and names enrolled at the Training College betwoen half-past four and half-past five p.m. each afternoon, and on Saturday betweon three and (our o'clock. mRAI NI N G COLLEGE, A WELLESLEY-STREET. EVENING CLASBES ARE NOW OPEN. Practical Drawing, with Plane and Solid Geometry—Tue=day Evenings, 7 30. Applied Mechanics and the Steam Engine, &c, &c—Thursday Evenings, at 7.50. Teaoher: Walper J. Robertson, Board of Education, Medallist, and Cortiflod with First class Honours by Science and Avt Department also, by City and Guilds of London Inetitnte for advancement of Technical Education. MR F. B. WOODHAM, TEACnER OF THE PIANOFORTE AND HARMONIUM. Address: Care of Mr A. Eady, Auckland Mublo Warehouse, Queen-stroet, ■:■■■"-• ■^^^^^f '■•:.-'■■. THE PUBLiaa'e,R;RUST OFFICE OF N^ig, J^C&LAND. The Pablio Trußtee may be nominated Executor under the Will of a Testator, or Trustee under a Marriage or other settlement. No charge is made upon the deposit for safe custody of any Will by which tha Public Trustee is appointed Kxocntor. Present Trustees, Exeoutors, or Administra tors may, if approved, relievo themselves o£ future responsibility by transferring trusts to the Public- Trustee. Honco, Trustees residing in England, America, and eleewhere; holding moneys for the benefit of persons who have tmigratcd to New Zealand, may not only relievo e homselves of responsibility, but. an the rate of iaterest obtaimiblo in New Zealand exoeeda th« English rate, will greatly augment lie income of the beneficiaries by do doing. The State gives an absolute gnaranteo against loss •of funds by the fraud or dishonesty of its Officers; The Public Trustee holds large sums of money for Investment on real security at current rates of interest. Applications for advance on flrst mortgage will be received at tho various agen cies, wnero all further particulars may bo ob tained. R. C. HAMERTON, Public Trustee. Thos. Macfparlane, Ksq, Agoht at Auck land. MUSICTSALE —My Large Stock Re ducod to Is 8d per Copy, or 10 for 15s, opportunity for teachora.—hicliurdson, Victoria Arcade, Victoria-street. ARSHALL'SSpeciaI Tincture of Podo phylium is the Homceopathic Remedy for all Liver and Stomach Disorders and Rißines and Indigestion. Pi'!cc, Is per bottle.—C. W, Goodf on, London Arcade, Solo Agent for Auck land. •__ ' 1 i\ iifkil PEBSONS Wanted to IViVVV Purchase tho Balance of our Stock of Boots and Shoes, amounting in value to £9,000, at unheard-of prices. Sale now on.—Garrott Bros., Wakeiiold-street, Auck land ' '. __^ m H E LATEST WALTZ. THE NEW AND POPULAR "BBETKAND WALTZ" MAT BE OBTAINED AT • • EADY'S AND MEA RS'S, MUSIC WAREHOUSES. QOKEN-STEEET. TTNION OIL, SOAP, AND CANDLE \J COiIPANY (LIMITED). MANUFACTURERS 05? STEARINE CANDLES, COMMON AND TOILET SOAPS, LUBRICATING AND OTHER OILS. WORKS-ST. ANNiTJRIDGE, PENROBE. WAREHOUSE AND OPFICES-LOWKR ALBERT-ST., AUCKLAND. OashPorehMersofTftllowr