The Auckland Evening Star.

VOL. XXVL-No. 112

AUCKLAND, N.Z., WEDNESDAY, MAY 20, 1885

PRICE-ONE PENNY.



Snipping. -"-TT T>ACIPIC MAIL STEAM *ffl_H^^TO PASSKNGKRS DESIROUS If™" OF AVOIDING THE HKAT .m nwrOMFORT OF THE RED SEA. iSPr AND MIUTE TO GREAT BRITAIN, OVERhAN^g^uGH AMERICA. ~ j^Mintraotwith New South Waloa and UndMXw Zealand Governments. ' n .h»mftTCiflc«nt Bteamshlps of tins lino leave ThASSfor'Son Franolaoo. calling at Hono r^m fourth TUESDAY, as under:- IfiBfcSSSH j— n ato 0 f Dste of q.«_.mer. rons. Sailing to Sailing to ateanui. Sydney. 'Frisco. •". ' ' 1885. I Onornbout ISBS. „,,„. f9v aney ... WOO July2s May2o ?IJLh» 3,200 May SO Juno 23 ff1t0":::..".... 3.200 Jgne27 Ulyjl -srSenKers ate bookod to San Fraijolsco or .i,SSto European destinations, with spocial TSTntams and have at San Froneißoo choioo $%, Unrivalled Atlantic Steamship Lines of &CMftfd.lnman,AVhltoßtar,or other com *pj!«ii!naorß destined to any part of tho Unitod BtotM or tho provinces procure thoir railroad "iflflrat-olass passengers are nllowod 3501bs of vSJrm) to San Francisco, and SoOlbs "Over & tree of chargo. are good until used, and allow passen oms to stop on as long as they choose, to visit all Ee_tof interest InAmericaandCanada. Stop- SSrDrlvllege Is also allowed on steamers Snieta for Auckland and Honolulu. ""THROUGH FARE TO LONDON. JTOST-CLASS £60 0 0 THIRD CLASS £32 3 9 u& upwards, according to tho solecllon to bo -alula at San Francisco. TnRST-CLASS to San Francisco £10 0 0 OTBERAGE : £20 0 0 lime cards, railway maps, and guide books, ihowing all routes to any point in tho United States, may bo had on application. pMsansrers proceeding eastward can connect .itSthosteamers of the Pacific Mail S.S. Co. leaving ports in China and Japan for San Fran *fjssoial Through BIHb of Lading issuod on WoSshlpped for New York, Boston, &c, either by rail or via Panama, by Pacific Mail 8.8. Co.'s steamers. No Bhlpplng Orders will bo Issued after i p.m. mthe day before the sailing of steamers for tonFranolsco. For rates of nassago and froight, and all other '■"wOW^.^A^PBELIi & CO., Agentß. Lower Queen-streotand Shortland-street. ai /ORIENT LINE 4S»B&rBFS, Under contract with tho Now Wnßr^T '""''' Wales Government foi wHS"™"* tho conveyunco of Mails. , fhe following Steamships beVmging to the s tMtatal Co. and the Pacitlo Co. will lcavi: hYDSEY and MELBOURNE on tho under toeotlOßcd dates tor Lt (NDON. via ADELAIDE MEGO,GARCIA (at steamor'ti opUon), SUEZ tnil NAPLE-i:- o. „ From From stwuner- Sydney. Melbourne. goBATA May 23 May 29 austral....- June 6 Juno 12 BitrKO JuneSO June2o Liocbia July i July 10 Chimbobazq July 18 July 21 And fortnightly thereafter. Tfcrongh fares to London. £22 to £75. Pnsiciigere secure special advantages by booking throagh from Now Zeuiand. Second elsis passengors by Orient steamer are provided withs»!oonpassages to Sydney or Melbourne. PAS3AGHSFIU>MLO.\"I)ON.-SDcda!fftei!i -t_£_afforded for bringing out Friends ondßoiu- Utbi by pre-pavnient ot tho passage money here. aPKCIAJi RETURN' TICKETtJ. available foi Bmonth's, is&ned ut tho following ratc3 :— Flrat Saloon £117 feft.oiit. Silicon 77 PABCELi BOOKED TIIROUQHto LONDON »tßedus</i Rates. For further particular*, ipply *0 UNION SI'KAMSHIt' COMPANY OF HEW ZEALAND (Limitkd), Agents iv New Zealand. Fa "Zj XTNION STEAMSHIP _k ■/ \ U COMPANY OF NEW !\ F%7li&- 4 "ZEALAND (Limited). i TIME TABLE.-MAY. BR TARANAKI. NELSON. PICTON, WEL UNGTON. LYTTELTON, AND WEST ; OQABT PORTS (from Manukau). Steamer. I Date of Sailing. [ _, rain> {mix |Tueft.2B.3p.ra. J 2 p.m. BBOABOOMA I Onarnval of mall I — mn~mm?dßNE. NAPIER. _WELLINGTON, "firmTONVANDPOR'T CHALMERS ' (from Auckland); Waibarapa 1 Thurs., 21, noon I TfKsnv I Thurs-28, noon I - TOR NAPIER AND WELLINGTON^ ; OMiPKRE l_Wed„ g__jP.m. I ~ __. ' —FOR MELBOURNE "(Via Bluff). <f aibakapa* I Tnurs., 21, noon I — Sahat. Thurs.. 28. noon I - -Calls at Hobart "• ~^QRBYDNEY. . tt»Arom*_ I'fnes.. Jane 2, 6 p.m. I — ~ FOR SUVA AND LE VUKA. ___ AbawaTA I Mon.. June 1,5 p.m. I — FOR GISBORNE, NARIER, AND .' WELLINGTON. ' toyA | Tues., 20, 5 p.m. I — . .';'■■.. FOR RUSSELL. tSAaAt; I Tues.. 26.5 p.m. ' ~ FOR GREYMOUTH. . .QjUpkbb | Wed., 20,6 p.m. I — '■'■■-. 'Cmco must be booked and alongside TWO HOOBS before advortised. time of departuro. '.PsMaze Tickets must bo taken at the Com . .it-FsOfflce, Auokland Branch, corner of ','. sms and Onstoms-streetß. . ''"'* "'■" -VTORTHERN STEAM- J.P^liW, SS SHIP CO. (LIMITED). |iS>^S\ Time TABLE.-MAY. 'i____b£* '^•4 (Woathcr and other Clroum , <|»*"*w_^jj| gtanoes Permitting). s'll FROM QUEEN-STREET I in» TCTHE HOT LAKES, TERRACES AND GEYSERS (VIA TAURANGA), ' tOS QDICKKST, CHBAPBBT, AND EASIEST HOOTE. . . : Toarlsts can avoid the tedious and rough wetland Journey by taking passage in the . Uorthum Steamship Ccnnpany*s new and fast turners Clansman and Wellington, which Hurt Auckland alternately ©very Monday ana ltanday, at 7 p.u. , arriving at Tauranga at o " rttook on the following morning, when a Coaoh «»4er mail contraot leaves immediately nitor taeaktastto tho Hot Lakes. Return through to by steamer and coach, FOUR POUNDS. WE TAURANGA AND BAY OF PLENTY A, PORTS. ertXMXR. | ' DATE OF BAILINO. 0«j-_man | Friday, 22,7 p.m. ' Connects at Tauranga for Opotikl DonsJas' and Bay of f lonty Ports every A. ■■-• - Tuesday. feERCBBiaL. WHANOABOA. AND MONGONUI. Smnnan I Tuesday, 26.7 p.m. . . For MEKOUBy Bay. Am | Thursday, 21.7 p.m. M Ussuv Babbieb,- Tbyphena, Port Fitz -■ * ROY, AND WHASOAPABAPABA. fr I Every Saturday. 8 a.m. E^ W* Whansabei and whanqabei heads '■((teytog passengers and cargo tor Waipu). V -IJmman | Wednesday, 20.0 p.m. . .: ' ■ - Fbqm Whangabei. - ; UMaman i Thursday, 21,1 p.m. 'CUM must be booked and alongside the "Pel by i p.m. prompt None will bo received y •.tetliatiiour. _. _ JPumko Tioketa mnst be taken at the Com | Wafs Offloe, 67, Qneen-street Auokland. ■'""'^JJL .. TpOR WAITARA. WJRJT^, The s.s. ARGYLE will leave mmuagf Onehunga Wharf (weather and ■'xTT^^^ other circumstances permitting) Urtoye TOMORROW (Thursday), 21st, at ' if 9?°k.P.m.-Northern Stoamship Company, *°gu>d! or, A. Barnes, Onohunga. JtKJL IJIOR HOKIANGA. rfMl^gV JJ Tho s.s. ROWENA wIU WfflnßfvSi leave the OnehungA. Wharf c.a MSjj^Sjd^ abovo (weather and other cir jnrT:^^ cumßtances permitting), on J»D)AY, May 22nd, at 1 orclock.-Northorn K_™j1 X Company, 07, Queen-Btreet; or, A. J&X. . Q S. COROMANDEL. VJJJBJ^THOMAS SCOTT, MASTER. **"■■■ TIME TABLEI waves Auokland Loaves Coromandel: May. May. Rm. «. - Thursday, 21.12 noon vW.ffl,_2noon — w^.i£. ~ Saturday, 23,12 noon itfj™* and other oiroumstances permitting. "««tejMuslblo in shipping, carrying, or dis- I :%BtagUveßtook. . „,„ ffi'jSS?o' leoeivod without Shipping. Note, . jS^ff™ half-an-hour of advertised time of 1 WParoelanraatbe prepaid on Board. *-^_ A. R. H. BWINDLEY. Manager. yjJKJL TS7AIUKU AND ONE : !|IMSL TT HUNGA STEAM ■ Wre^>NAVIGATION CO. (Limited) ■ iJ IMITABI^- S.S. MANUKAU. I ■ ::'■';■> T7W* Onehunga. Leave Waiuku. B sll^jfh,^.''". : MA*. 1885. I Sl-IS?' 10- 30 a,m> Si-Faraday.« p.m. m SCuij." .s" ' 23-Saturday. 0 a.m, I VtiSSfiV-fiwa.. 26-Tuesday, 8.30 a.m. ■ : ,~™«spja. 27—Wed., 9.30 a.m. ■ ■'■•-''Milii.«r .. 28-Thursday,loiv.m. m Manukau ■ y^«»y.7ajn. 30-Saturday,U.&U.m. H I ARfjJfiVl* other circumstances permitting. ■ - ««([lite payable before delivery of goods. ■i J, BARR BROWN, H fgkf Managing Dlrcotor. i



.rtvJL "IjIOR SYDNEY AND •NPlsrl^V NEWCASTLE (N.Q.W.), jM«™y>ViA SOUTHERN PORTS. Tho well-known S.S. TRIUMPH Will leave as above on or about MONDAY, tho 25th instant. Cargo cun bo booked now, and rceelvod along side Immediately un arrival. Good accommodation for passengers. For all particulars, apply to CRUIOKSHANK & Co., .„ „ Agents. 18, Queen street, Auokland. jTsjL rjIHK EASTERN AND AUSTRALIAN STEAMSHIP Vi 1,.0,11:. \--3r COMPANY (LIMITED). LINK) OF STEAMERS FROM SYDNEY TO CHINA AND EASTERN PORTS. The Steamorsot this lino (all of which aro of the tugboat class) leave Sydney regularly every four weeks. For all parilcnhirs, apply to CRUIOKSHANK & CO., Agents, Queen Btrcot. Auokland. .rtvi QHAW, SAVILL, AND Wfc^, ALBION COMPANY w-gB-B-E5-B» (Limited). MONTHLY LINE OF FAST STEAMERS HRTVVKRN ALL THE PORTS OF NEW ZEALAND AND LONDON. TAINUI (new), 5,250 tons rog,, 8,500 1 h.p. ARA.WA (newi. 5.250 tons rei... H..WO f.h.D. JONIU .. .. 4.7.53 tons r.'g., 3,000 i.h.p. DORIC .. .. 4,711 tons rog., 3,000 i.h.p. Tho two first-named steamere are built specially for the service by Messrs Denny Bros., on the Clyde, and are fitted with all the litest improvements. The others previously belonged to the famoUß Whito Mar t.ino. and are already favourably known in the New Zealand trade. All information to be obtained from the Agents. L. D. NATHAN & CO. A. HEATHER. CRUIOKSHANK & CO. jx^ TpASSENGERS' LINE >|||«§p2|gL OF PACKETS TO NEW -SsSgg^aL ZEALAND. Owned by THE SHAW. SAVILL & ALBION SHIPPING CO. (LIMITED), 31, Leadenhall-street, London. Tho above line of ships are regular traders to all tho principal ports of New Zealand. They are clipper snips, olassed AJ at Lloyd's, and commanded by experienced masters. The bill of fare is most substantial, and of tho best quality.- and the accommodation roomy and convenient. The undersigned are empowered to grant passages from London to New Zealand, pay ment for which has been guaranteed in the colony. Return ships to London also leave at almost regular Intervals. Full particulars on application to CRUIOKSHANK & Co., ) L. D. NATHAN & Co., \ Agents. A. HEATHER, ) Ts£ TTIXCELSIOR FROM v?g|Kg«jri| Ah OAMARU. Tho barque Excoblor, from ,ra«§gS=3£li»oaii.aru, having entered In at ujp customs, oonsignees are requested to presont bills of lading, pay freight, and obtain delivery orders. Cargo impeding dl. charge of vossel will bo stored at Consignees risk and expense. Vessel will not be responsible for Goods aftor leavintr ship's slingß. E. MITCHELSON & Co., __^ Agents. «*. 1 rnHE S.S. NEPTUNE je«&i<3Ss_ JL will leave Helensville TN^+WTtXVevory FRIDAY, after arrival J_________)fot first Train, for Batley, Pahl. wmmmmm Matokohe, and Point Curtis, and will leave Point Curtis at high water on every SATURDAY MORNING for Helensville diroct, carrying passengers and freight j. &a. Mcleod ■ STT CJTEAM TO THAMES, jJa&isaV X? Conneoting with RIVER TEJPSSKK^vSTEAMERS for STIRLINO VMtiBfiay WORTH, OHINEMURI. WAl yimmmrmvm tekauri, waihi, and te AROHA GOLDFDILDS, MORRINSVILLE. WAITOA PLAINS, AND GRANT AND FOSTER'S SETTLEMENT. TIMETABLE. S.S. ROTOMAHANA, P.S. ENTERPRISE No. 2. FROM AUCKLAND. I" Rotomahana. I Enterprise. WecC 201 5 afternoon 112 midnight Tbnrs. 2t|6evoning I — Friday 221 - [5 afternoon Satnrday 231 B.3omorning I — frqm'thames. (^Rotomahana. | ENTERrRiBET Wed. 2010.30 morning I — ~ Thurs. 211 10.30 morning 12 midnight Friday 22112 noon 1 - Saturday 23 I 2.30 afternoon I 12 midnight No cargo received for Rotomahana within half-on-hour of advertised time of leaving. Not responsible for Shipping, Carrying, or Discharging Live Stock. B QUO. FRASER. Agent J&^k S. S. WAITAKI, *t__?f__£iY^il2 tons register, 120 h.p., will Titff**^***™* bo despatched to WHANGAREI, WHANGAREI HEADS, MANGA WAI, AND PARUA BAY. as follows :— TIME TABLE FOR MAY. From Auckland : Leaves Queen-street Wharf every Tuesday and Friday, a. 8 p.m. From Whangarei: Thursday, 2lst noon Monday, 25th, i p.m. Thursday, 28th, 2 p.m. Cargo received at Kamo Coal Depot, Railway Wharf, until 4 p.m. . ~__., A COACH moets the Stoamer at Mareaen Point, and runs to Waipu. Caugc-Fot Waipu and Marsden Point Freight must be Prepaid, and for Whangarei Heads. Mangapai, and Parua Bay Payable on DFT I VERY* All deliveries will be made on the wharf or other usual landing place at risk of Consignee. Tickets may be obtained at the Offloe or on board. ~^ KAMO COLLIERY COMPANY (LIMrTED). Qnoen-street. opposite Flrth'B Mill. -. QTEAM TO LONDON. »<C^^^JvPE.VINSUI^ir&"OR'ENTAL \MELPb-S> SI'EAM NAVIGATION *&W£&e£a> COMPANY. FOR LONDON DIRECT ' (Via Bombay). Leave Leave Mcl- Steamor. Sydney. bourne. ■ 1885. 1 nss Clyde May 27 June 2 BAtiARAT Unel9 t!ISSm Borne 3017S JulyU And thenceforward every alternate week. 1-außongors nnd cargo booked 10 London, Mar seilles, Italy, Egypt, India, China, and Japan at moderate rates, _ _ . Return tickets issued both to first and second olase passengers at o. p:cially low rites. Cheap reserved uccouimoflatlon can be obtained in this Company's veeiioli.. Passengr Td bookingat Auokland Bocure special advantages. , Forallparticularrinpnly to CRUIOKSHANK & Co., 18, Queen-street, Auckland. Agents. THE NEW ZEALAND GOVERNMENT LIFE INSURANCE ASSOCIATION. Directors: Tho Hon. Sir Julius Vogoi, K.C.M.G., Colonial Treasurer (Chairman) W 8 Reid, Erg., Solicitor-General jog,," Esq" Secretary to,*e Treasury B. C. llaniorton. Esq., Public i'rustee Nw-linla>i lti id. Esq , Merchant, J.P. , J. H Bothune, Esq, Land and Commission G Shannon, Esq., Merchaaw, rf.P. if. D. Bell, R B q., Barrister Hi. H ishcr, Esq , J.1.H.R., J.P. Gcori.;e Gratiain, Ksq., J.l. This Association is the only Office whloh pos- MUTUAL A^URANCE M WITH I^WEST AND INVIOLABLE STATE GUARANTEE. MILLION STERLING. Its Annual Incomo exceeds .. - £230,0C0 It offers tho most Liberal Conditions extant. AN IMMEDIATE BONUS OF £200. In addition to Fall Participation in Profits. E^ost offices In the Colony. R LUCKIE. Head Office, Wellington, . 7th April, 1835. VT<«ti>A at the Star Office. ___ — OOR PLATES, HJ* nc,lJ£% B s£!B Monograms, etc.. Engraved attheßTAß Offloe



Business Notices. QAM. WHITE, FENCER AND CONTRACTOR, Having Removed to Market Yard, Is prepared to tako Orders for all kinds of Fencing, at lowest fiosslble prices. Contracts taken also for Shlng- Ing and Draining. Men used to the work. Also, on sale, in large or small quantities, Puriri Posts; Knurl Palings. 9.; White Pine, 8s Gd; all kltfls of Ralls; Wicket Gates. 9s; Mill Wrought Wicket Gates, 11b; Shingles; Drain Pipes aud Tiles; Closets (complete), for £2; Boxes, only ss; Scaffold Poles; fine Flag Poles, 10a ca.h. SAM. WHITE, CONTRACTOR. Markkt Yards Queen-street Entrance. n O TO B A T 11 \JT to ROTH'S PUBLIC HOT, COLD, AND SHOWER BA'fns, Victoria- sthkkt Easi. Charge-ONE SHILLING. Open all week.days from 0 a.m. to 9 p.m., and SUNDAY MORN INGS from 0 till 10 a.m. The Bath-rooms arc all privato, and supplied with every conven ience, Turkish towols, flesh aud hair brushes, combs, respirators, Boaps. &c. Soloct Bath rooms (privato) for Ladies every day. at aU hours, With fomalo attendance. One Shilling and Sixpence. Pleaso noto tho address-Victorla stroot East, above tho Greyhound Hotel, and noxt the Cheap Bedding and Furniture Mart Auckland. N.B.—Barber In attendance. OT SPRINGS, TE AROHA. E. GALLAGHER'S Pioneer Coaches, to and from Mbrrlnsvlllo, To Arohn, and Waio rongomal. meeting Auckland trains daily. Passengers are requested to book wfth my Agent, who will give full Information, and rcako all nooessary arrangements. Special con veyances for Invalids.—W. T. DA VD3S. Agent 13, Customs-street Auokland. WARNOCK BROTHERS, Established 1862.1 SOAP AND CANDLE MANUFACTURERS. COX'S CREEK, AUCKLAND, Manufacturers of the Celebrated Extract of Soap, Disinfectant Powders, First Prise Yellow. Blue Mottled, Double Crown. Economic, and Household, Carbolic and cthor Medicinal and Toilet Soaps.made from the purest of Tallows, Sea. Offices-DURHAM-STREET, Auokland. N.B.—Cash Purchasers of Tallow. Woo Sheepskins, and Bone* TURKISH BATHS, UPPER QUEEN-STREET, Near the Queen's Hotel. This well-ventilated establishment ts Open Dally from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., and on Thursdays and Saturdays from 9 a.ra. 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., 1 ndor charge of an oxperlenoed lady attendant v F. J. FARRELL. Sooretary. qA M WHI fE, CONTRACTOR AND FENCER, REMOVED FROM CUSTOMS-STREET TO MARKET YARD, Quken-strset Entrance. SUPERIOR CORRUGATED TANKS. k J. L. KEAN Has for Salo a numbor of the abovo, with taps. ready for use; price, 355, at his Shop, Wellesley street East (next door to Crowther's Stables). Largo quantities of Spouting, Ridging, and Down Pipes always in stock. Verandah Iron curved at the shortest notice. Country ordors will al ways receive his prompt attention. Lead Washers always on hand. __ WILLIAM THOMAS, Corner of Lome and Viotorla-streets, Auokland East, MONUMENTAL. MARBLE, AND GENERAL STONEMASON, ARCHITECTURAL SCULPTOR AND CARVER Inscriptions Accurate and Beautiful. Monuments, Tombs. Headstones, and evory description of Stone Work at the Lowest pos sible Prices for Town and Country, /GORDON HOUSE, WAKEFIELDSTREET. SPECIAL. 1 Now SnowiKa— COSTUMES, fully trimmed, from STOCKINGETTE JACKETS ULSTERS FUR CAPES WINTER DRESS GOODS VELVETEENS (fast pile), all colours, s lid AT LESS THAN ENGLISH COST. K. Ai L. WRIGHT, SURGEON DENTIST, Is now proparcd to receive Patients at his Premises TOP OF SHORTLAND-STREET. Hours of Attendance : 9 a.m. till 6 p.m. Dr. WRtoirr begs to intimate that 'or tho convonlonco of his patlonts, ho will attend dally for Consultation, from 12 Oil 1 o'olock, at tho above address. -^ <- _w„ _r Tf/rR. £. Sl. M- BURROWS, IVJL ARCHITECT AND BUILDING Over Goodson'b. Auckland. HEAP GROCERIESI CHEAP GROCERIES! Nowton Prices Brought to Symonds-street. Call and Get Prico List NONE CHEAPER. E, W. ROLBBRSON, THAMES FRUIT AND GROCERY BTORE, UrPER SYMQNDS-BTBEET. rrufAMEs carnage and dray JAMES MACKtE, Propribtor, VICTORIA-STREET EAST, AUCKLAND. Repairs of every description In Wood and Iron neatly exocutcd on the shortest notice. Springs made and repaired. Always on Hand-A largo quantity of Lamps, also Ironbark Shafts and Spokes, Red Gum Felloes, and Hobart Town Hardwood. N.B.—Country Orders punctually attended to. Telephone No. 808. 7TITO RGB H. EASTON, NEWMARKET HOTEL, NEWMARKET. W» Xl B V B, BOOK BINDER, PAPER RULER, ACCOUNT BOOK MANUFACTURER, TORS" DOOHB ABOVB " STAR " OITIOB, MIRO HANTS'"ACCOUNT BOOKS, INSUBANOH AND MININO RlffllSTHß BOOM Specially Ruled and Bound. Muslo, Megarines, Publlo Libraries, and Su» day School Books well bound. BAKERS' SPECIAL RULED DAY BOOKS, Bibles. Player and Hymn Books Be-bonnd. BAND AND OHOI^MUSIO BOOKS "TTICTORIA" BOOKS, V Thirty-two Pages Each. Full Music Size. REDUCED PRICE-ONE SHILLING. Large Selection at ARTHUR EADY'S AUCKLAND MUSIC WAREHOUSE. "DICHMOND HOUSE, XV PONSONBY ROAD, Auckland. W. COCHRAN, Sen., FAMILY BUTCHER. mO TRAVELLERS. PRESENTi~FOR HOME. Very Handsome INLAID TABLE TOPS, CABINETS, and WALKING STICKS, made from the pick of New Zealand's Beautiful Woods, at Very Reasonable Prices. Carefully paoked for shipment W. NORRIE. Shobtland-btrebt. BUTCHER AND CO., Fort-bt. and Queen-st Whahb1, STEVEDORES, RECEIVING AND FORWARDING AGENTS. wool btobed and dumped roR shipment. BALLAST SUPPLIED,



E DUNNE, House, Sign, and Decora • tive Pain ter and Paporhangor. Superior work done and prices moderate. Has on salo, White Lead, Oils, Colours, and oheap Paper hangings.—Address, top of Qrey-streot 1 G; HENDERSON, O • DISPENSING CHEMIST, PHAR MACIST, AND SURGEON DENTIST. Medical Hall, Ponsonby, opposite Throe Lamps Telephone No. 307 OHABLESIBtKBKI_T__.] [ALEX, AITKIN, HESKETH and AITKEN aro Rlad to Inform thoir customers and the public generally that having sold tlio whole of their last year's stock of Clovers, eto., they are In a position to offer on entlroly New Stock arriving per direct steamer Aoraugl, from Lon don, and pel Mail Steamer from San Franolsoo, as under, a:) curront season's growth, consist "^HlTK CLOVER (Trefollum repons) RED CLOVER (Trofolluin protons) ALBYKE CLOVER (Trefollum hybridal COWGRAS3 (Trefollum perenne) SCARLET CLOVER (Trefollum Inoarnatuml TREFOIL (Modlcago supullna) LUCERNE (Medlcago sativa) ALFALFA Medlcago Chiliana) TIMOTHY (Phleuin Prateuis) CRESTED DOGS! AIL (Cynosurus erlstalus) MEADOW FOXTAIL (Alopoourus pretensls SHEEP 3 FESCUE'<K«3tuca ovlna) WOOD MEADOW >>tvASB (Poa nemorailfl) PRAIRIE (Bromu» &ohrceder_) DOOB GRABB RAT-TAIL (Sporobolus olongatus) RYE-GRASS (Solemn perrono sempervirens) COCKSFOOT iDaotylls glomerate) PURPLK and GREEN TOP ABERDEEN TURNIPS DEVONSHIRE GREY STONE, WHITE STONE, and GLOBE TURNIPS SWEDE TURNIPS. They are also Agents for the Bonedust vi manufactured by the Auokland Manure Com.' cany, Sydney Bonedust and Flour, Mineral and Bone Pnosphates, Potato and Grass Manures, Peruvian Guano, Nitrate of Soda, and other Artificial Manures; Oats, Maize, Barley, Beans. Peas iCoarse, Fine, and Rock Salt, Cobra, and Unseed Coke 1 New _Se»i»w» m»»«<*» ity*. eta They aro also appointed Agpnta for the Pure Indian Tea lmportod direct by Captain Herold from lils brother's garden at pargeellng, /"Thob. J # Harbuct, f 1 icunnMnran o» COBN BROOMS, *$m* WmUM { KAPaI } MA-UC TELEPHONE NO—m, ilk: w jf HOBSON-STREET j ll v& &I 1 \W£. VIBIT -%■ II CASH AND DEFERRED PAYMENT TAILORS, DRAPERS, AND HABIT-MAKERS, HOPSON-STREEI. We respectfully Invito attention to our Large Stock of NOVELTIES for the prosont Season. Our Great Varloty and Choico of the Best Fabrics, with the Skill and Talont wo now em ploy, and the great success ot our efforts to pro duce Superior Gannontn, Perfcot in Fit, and Unexcelled in Cnt nnd Style, gives us overy confidence in respectfully soliciting the favour of a visit All Tweeds thoroughly shrunk boforo boing made up, and Fit and Workmanship Guaranteed. The Deferred Payment System hes been found to bo a great boon, by enabling those with limited incomes to procure neoe__arlea in the easiest posalblo way. ALL GOODS ARK MARKED IN PLAIN FIGURES. Cash Customors received 5 por oent Discount (ono shilling in tho pound sterling) on all parcels of 20i and upwards. INSPECTION INVITED. TRAM-CARS PASS THE DOOR. f^ ROUND LIM I . GROUND LIME FOR SALE' SOUTHGATB 8 MAHURANGI HYDRAULIC GROUND ROCHE LIME. ,_ m In any quantity, for Concrete Paths, Fleors Cellars, &c (next to Btone flagging U| nn rivalled for durability and hord-sotUng nuaS_.es). For tanks and other wet vttk It Is a flrst-class material. BKBNB, SOLE AGBNT, CUSTWW-BTBEKT -pAPBRHANGINGS, W. PHILLIPPS & SON HAVE RECEIVED, EX LATE ARRIVALS 185—P AOK AG E S-186 CONTAINING 56,000 ROLLS OF PAPERHANGINGS, CONSISTING; OF NEW PATTERNS For Drawing, Dining, Bed-rooms, Hall and StalrcaSo, suitable for the Mansion or Cottage. BEAUTIFUL DEMONS, AND BEST VALUE EVER OFFERED IN PAPERHANGINGS. 916-PACKAGES-918 BORIMB AND HESSIANS PLATE AND BHEET GLASS. WHJTH LEAD, OILS. TURPS, VARNISHES, ANi) ALL TRADE SUNDIUBfI. W. PHILLIPPS ft BON, 05 AitD 97, 0"»"-"»ni TTOUBB A~N~D GENERAL DECORATIVE ESTABLISHMENT. 13, W V N D H A M • 8 T R E E T. 16. NOTICE OF REMOVAL. J. Hendbkbon, in thanking his numerous ellonts and the publlo generally for thoir poßt Ilboral favours, has much pleasure in Informing them that he has Removed to more Extensive Promises (two doors above old shop), where he trusts to merit a oontinuance of their patronage J. HENDERSON, WYNDHAM-STREBT. 16. nDWABD B A R T L B V ■"^ AROHMEOT. STICHBURY'S BUILDJNGI, QUEEN-STREET. HE UNION STEAM SAW, MOULD ING, SASH, AND DOOR COMPANY (LIMITED), DEALER IN TIMBER, DOORS, SASHES, AND TURNERY, Supplies from Bush Mills by direot delivery at any Publlo Wharf In Auokland :- BUILDING MATERIAL IN EVERY FORM, including. MOULDINGS, Owner of the Tairua Saw-mills, KTHieH PRODUCE THE BEST JOINERS' TIMBER IN THE MARKET. IMPORTANT TO BUILDERS, CON TRACTORS, CABINETMAKERS, AI*D JOINERS. A Specially Seleoted Stock Ot JOINERS' TIMBER from the Tairua Mill, thoroughly seasoned and ready for working up, is always kept la MECHANICS' BAY YARD, In lota to suit oustomers' requirements. MECHANICS' BAY~"tIMBBR YARD AND FACTORY. TIMBER, DOORS, SASHES, TURNERY. FRETWORK. And GENERAL JOINERY The Company continues to supply In lots to suit purchasers material as above. Stooks in alldeportmeuts are large, well-assorted, and thoroughly seasoned, and Favourable quotations will be given to those about to build. IMoe Lists and all Information on application to HEAD OFFICE, MECHANICS' BAT. JO B LO TS. Special Inducements to buyers of Timber salt] able for Out-buildings. BIRKENHEAD AND NORTHOOTB. The Company's Branch Yard in this district la oonneotio n with the business of Messrs Fie wellyn Bros., Birkenhead Wharf, oontoins Large Stooks of timber (rough and dressed). MouldlngsJ-ogre, •nd Sashes for Immediate dsllveiy at TOWH PRICES INSCRIPTIONS on Gold, Silver, and Plate engraved at the Stab Office,



TO THE INHABITANTS OF DEVON PORT. TAKAPUNA, DISTRICT, AND THE PUBLIC QHNIiRALIV. MICHAEL CORCORAN (Late of the Greyhound, Thames, and Metropo litan Hotels, Queen-Btreet, and Star and Garter Hotel, Coromandel), bogs to announce that he has taken the FLAGSTAFF HOTEL, NORTH SHORE, and hopes to merit the patronage of residents and visitors. Flrst-olasa Accomodation for Lodgers, Baths, &o. Tho Hotel Is close to the water, bo that vl.ltors have the advantage of sea bathing. A first-class Billiard Table, presided over by an experienced marker. MICHAEL CORCORAN, FLAGSTAFF HOTEL, NORTH SHORE. VTOTICB TO THE PUB.'LIC, SUPPORT THE FARMING COMMUNITY Through their Association, the 80, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND, VVho have always for Sale on their Shareholders accounti OATS CHEESE CHAFF BUTTER HAY EGGS POTATOES FRUIT. W. GARRETT. Manager. NION OIL, SOAP, AND CANDLE COMPANY (LIMITED). MANUFACTURERS OF STEARINS CANDLES, COMMON AND TOILET SOAPS, LUBRICATING AND OTHER OILS. WORKS-ST. ANN'S BRIDGE. PENROSE. WAREHOUSE ANB OFFICEB-LOWER ALBERT-ST., AUCKLAND. Cash Purchaser! ot Tallow. jy/f ALLINDINB AND p 0., RUTLAND-STREET. AUCKLAND. WHOLESALE FURNITURE MANUFACTURERS, Beg to Inform Merchants, Shippers, Furnlturt Dealers, and the trado that having urected Machinery of tho most modern dosorip* £on and labour-saving appliances, they are now prorared to MANUFACTURE ALL KINDS OF FURNITURE IN ANY QUANTITY, And on the shortest notice. VVORKMAKSniP AND MATERIAL OnAnANTKKn AUIO KB BTAkLIS, top ALBERT-STREET. MR F. QUICK begs to return his Blnoen thanks for the Liberal Patronage received while oorrylng on the Business known as "Quick's Livery and Bait Stables," Albert Jtreat, and trusts that MESSRS JAMES DIG NAN & CO,, tbe gentlemen to whom he he* relinquished the same, will be accorded Support in an equally liberal manner. Patrons can rely upon being treated civilly and fairly by his suo oessors, under whose proprietary he feels sun tho hostelry will become the favourite of Auck land, J. J. DIGNANI IT. FOLEY] (P. LUNDOK MESSRS JAMES DIGNAN & CO. hi>vins Burohaeed Mr F.Quick's Business, hope to morfl jo patronage so generously bestowed on their late and popular predecessor. For Hire—Han jom Cabs, Open and Close Carriages, Buggies of evory description. Waggonettes, Breaks and Omnibuses, Ladles' and Gentlemen's Saddle Horses, Prlvaio Carriages with Livery, Hearse* and Mourning Coaches. Orders by Poet Tele graph, or Tolophose (No. 121) rooelve careful attention. The Stables provide unsurpassed Kcommodatlon for Horses, fco. Night attead tnoe. Charges moderate. HE COLONIAL MUTUAL LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY (LIMITED). AUCKLAND 01TIOES I ISO, QUIUMTM-R. DIRECTORS I Auokland.—J. M. Shera (Chairman), B, Thorns George, F. J. Moss, M.H.R. Dunedin—E. J. Bponoo (Chairman), W. J. M. Larnaoh, 0.M.G., M.H.R.; Hon. George Mo- Loan, M.L.C. l Hon. Robert Stout Premier. THE COLONIAL MUTUAL has addod to all the ordinary forms of Assurance SEVERAL DISTINCTIVE FEATURES, and U the only Colonial Life Ofllce which Issue* TONTINE INVESTMENT POLICIES. The "Absolute" and "Modified" Tontine I'ollolos of the Colonial Mutual secure advan- Uigos not offorod by any Foreign Company. Colonial Mutual Polloles are INCONTEST ABLE FROM DATK OF ISSUE, being en tirely froe from obnoxious conditions as to travelling, residence, occupation, mode of life, ir manner of death, »«,.,. H. S. H. LYALL, Seorctary for N«w ZAntmifl. QUEEN'S HEAD HOTEL, UPPER QUI.I.N-STRKET. Tho abovo Hotol having undergone sovoral Important Internal aUeratlons, the new proprie tor, GKORGK DENNIS (formerly prOvldoro for the Waikato S.S. Co.), hopes, by strict personal management, to mako tho Hotel second to none in tho oity for lho oomfort nnd accomodation of travellers and boardors. Tho Hotel Is handy for'busoß and trams to all parts of tha olty; has been refurnished throughout; a_.J the liquors have boon carolully selected, and none but the best will be supplied. QttORGS DENNIS, Proprietor H. SKINNBH AND HON • BnU<ers ; Carpenters,andJolnsn, AU Brandies of the Building Trade exeoated b. ""•""" Krperlenoed Workmeiu: Stu» Fronts. Offlea rmfaurs. fen. A. and G. Price, ENGINEERS, BOILERMAKERS, IRON AND BRASS FOUNDERS, AND GENERAL MACHINISTS, THAMES, Have for sale the following Maohlnery t -1 Portable Engine, by Hornsby & Co, 8 h.p. 1 Horizontal Engine, double cylinder, lOm. diameter, 24in. stroke 1 Horizontal Engine, lOln. by 181 n. stroke 1 Launoh Engine, Ijin. by Sin. stroke 1 Multitubular Boiler, 17ft long by 6ft diameter 1 Cornlßh Boiler, 20ft long by Bit diameter 1 Cornish Boiler, 18ft long by 6ft diameter 1 Cornish Boiler, 17ft long by 4ft. 6in. diameter 1 Cornish Boiler, 16ft long by 6ft diameter 1 Cornish Boiler, 15ft. long by «t 01n. diameter 1 VerticallioUer.Fleld tubes, Tf t. x 3ft 41n.; new A quantity of second-hand Quartz-crushing Plait. Estimates supplied for all classes of Engineering Work.—Makers of Sawmill and Quarts orushlng Machinery, Turbine Wheels, Hydraullo Machinery, Timber Jacks, and Patent Safety Catches for Warehouse and other Lift Cages. TMCTURE FRAME MANUFACTORY JL AND MUBIOAL INSTRUMENT WAJRB EOireiE, 88. VICTORIA-STREET. Auoldand (9 doors above Albert-street). C. E. CARTER, J UN., Practical Sion Whiter, Gilder, and Eh bosser on Glass. Silk Banners Written In the Latest Design. r<« iner and Marble" ■|%|-USICAL INSTRUMENT WARE: "HOUSE, &0„ 88, VICTORIA-STREET AUCKLAND. T. E. CARTER, IMPORTER OF MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS TEAOHER OF MUSIC. PIANO, VIOLIN, CORNET, ETO. Terms and Tebtimoniats Post Free on Application. Ail Kinds of Musical Instruments Tunkd and Repaired. HE NEW ZEALAND LAND MORT GAGE CO. (LIMITED). Subscribed Capital £2,000,000 Paid-up Capital £200,000 Head Office for the Colony, New Zealand Insurance Buildings, Queen-street, Auckland. This Company is prepared to negotiate LOANS on Freehold Mortgages throughout the Colony 1 at current rates. For Application Forms and further particulars apply to JAMES BUTTIjK> secretary, , Qneen-street Auokland. 1 "|W"~0 W READY. j «• A BUNCH OF WILD PANSIEB,* , B V W. R. WILLS. 1 250 PAGES BOUND IN CLOTH. j PRICE.. ~ St Ot all Booksellers.



Land and Estate Agents. SAMUEL VAILE.] [JOHN DOUGLAS. Vaile & Douglas (Late Samuel Vaile), HOUSE, LAND, AND ESTATE AGENTS. LAND AND ESTATE AUCTIONEERS, REAL ESTATE VALUATORS, BROKERS UNDER THE LAND TRANSFER ACT, SHORTLAND-STREET (Next t b^e Posi-oi. ioj,) BANKERS! Bank of New South Wales. (See also our advertisement In " N.Z. Herald" and "Weekly News.") MORTGAGES BOUGHT. FOR SALE 0R~T0" LET, a Beautiful Villa Residence containing 0 rooms, bath room,, pantry, wash-house, stable, &o,; allot ment, 60 x 190 feet; price, £575, or to rent at 20s por week.—Apply to Vaile and Douglas, House and Estate Agents, Shortland-street TO LET, Wellesley-street Baptist Church; possession can be given on Ist May.—Apply to Vaile and Douglas, House, Land, and Estate Agents, ShorUand-streot COTTAGE of 6 rooms In a good situation near to town; allotment S3 x 100 ; planted with fruit trees, all in full bearing, Price, £230.— vaile & Douglas, House and Land Agents. Shortland-street 1100 SPLENDID BUSINESS ALLOTMENT in tbe Ponsonby Road, in commanding posi tion, and of good size. Price low. Terms easy.—Vaile and Douglas, Land and Estate Agents, Shortland-street. BUILDING ALLOTMENTS, NEWTON, 6 lota eaoh, 2 ot them having frontages pf 50 feet by a depth of 110 feet, and the others front, ages of 40 feet by same dopth. Price low, and. terms easy, as may be arranged,—Valla and Douglas, Land and Estate Agents, next the Ppst-offlce. Shortland-street. 1372 SMALL FARM of 14 acres, very suitable for a working man; all in cultivation: rich land : House of 3 rooms and kitchen, stable, &c. Prloe-Jjm 1380 CHEAP LITTLE HOMESTEAD, 14 acres, East Tamaki; all In grass and crop. Cottage of 3 rooms and small one ot 2 rooms. £260. 1383 PARTLY IMPROVED FARM of 132 acres, all fenced; 45 sores in grass. Splendid position for fruit farm; deep water frontage; close to town. £5 per acre. ISC3 £800 — GOOD LITTLE WATERSIDE FARM of 113 acres, with largo run adjoining • 25 to 30 aaros in cultivation; splendid place for fruit growing. Terms easy.— Vaile and Douglas, Land and Estate Agents, Shortland street: Immediate possession. 1286 £220-COTTAOB of 4 rooms, with allot ment 33 x 98ft, neat garden, and close to tbe tram lines.—Valla and Douglas, House and Land Agents, Shortland-street 1352 £300—Very Convenient COTTAGE of 4 rooms and scullery, allotment 32 x 80ft, with in quarter of an hour's walk from Queen street—Vaile and Douglas. House, Land, and Estate Agents, next P. 0., Bhortl&nd-Btroet 1392. £650—HOUSE of 5 rooms and kitchen, J'iis and water laid on, &o.: workshop, 21 x 4. Allotment, with frontage of 33 feet to Upper Unlon-etroet. and frontage to Nelson street ot 31 feet—Voile and Douglas, Land and Estate Aeents. Shortland-street £630—NEW HOUSE of 6 rooms, with out house, tanks, &c, and allotment 66 x 108, voloonlo soil: convenient situation.—Vaile and Douglas, House and Land Agents, Short land-street 1271. £500-Capital Waterside FARM, of 90 acres, about half rioh alluvial flat, 30 acreß In grass. House of 4 rooms, dairy, ahsds, &c.— valle'and Douglas. Land Agents, Shortland street 1227. £380.—NEW HOUSE of 6 rooms, verandah book and front wash-house; all drained; gas and water; allotment, 30ft x 132 ft; good situa tion, close to trtun-llnos.—Vailo and Douglas, House, Land, and Estate Agents, next to tho General Post-offlce. Shortland-street 1412 SELWYN-STREET—Leasehold Allotment 51 x 150, and comfortable T-roomed Cottage; good view and aspect; ground rent £8 per annum; 31 years to run; gas and water laid on; gas stove; wash-house, fowl-house, fee all in good repair. Price. £350.—Voile ond Douglas, Houbo and Estate Agents, Shortland- HENDERSON'S MILL—Now Cottage of 1 rooms, nicely finished; allotment 60 x 103 feet all fenced; olose to Railway Station. Price, £120.—Vaile and Douglas, Land Agents, ShorMand-street MANGARE POINT—4I Acres Volcanic, with good largo run adjoining, and with new Cottage of 6 rooms, well finished, and good out-buildings.—For price and terms, apply to Vaile and Douglas, Land and Estate Agents, Bhortland-Btrcet SMALL FARM, 11 acros, at Lucas Creek, Very suitable for an orohard; well situated for shipping away produce, Sec.; 6 acres ot the land has been ploughed twice; orohard, fee., Houso of 6 rooms, woll-finished. Price, £270.— Valla and Douglas, Land and Estate Agents, Bhortland-Btreot For Sale. FOR SALE, a 4-roomed Cottage.— Apply to H. Rogers, Lincoln street. F~ OR SALE, Pianoforte, by Bord ; full compass, walnut case, nearly new.—For address, apply Star Offlco. 5710R SALE, first-class Spring Cart ■ Horso, 4 years old; quiot and staunoh.— Apply to R. B. Symon, Viotorla-stroet FOR SALE, a Good Staunch Spring Cart Horse (10 hands). Works In single or double harness.—Apply Thames Carriage and Dray Factory, Vlctorlaetrcot East, FOR SALE, .the 3-ton Yacht Ethol May (coppered), with all gear, etc., in good orde r, suitable for either pleasure or working purposes.—Apply Thames Carriage and Dray Fa ."lory, Vlotorlastreot East -jm O R SALE. SMALL HOUSES FOR SALE, Deposit £10, balance by weekly instalments. Also, BHOP, and ono of SEVEN ROOMS. T. S. JACKSON. Builder, Klngcland Estate. \ r\ N SALE. FIJIAN BANANAS, LIMES, AND ORANGES. NEW ZEALAND JAMS, APPLES, PEARS, AND HONEY, ALSO ON HAND. FRANK oTfORWOOD, FRUIT FACTOR, FORT-STREET. .____ OR SALE, a gent.'s 18-carat Gold Wal tham Watch, oryßtal glass, compensating nee; a bargain, 12 guineas: quite new a few months ago.—Apply Stab Office. TjlOR IMMEDIATE SALE, In VictorU JD street Weßt two Houses and Shop with double frontage, will be sold a bargain: terms easy.—Apply to John Soppett, House and bam) *«..-.- *jV% a OnAAn-stree' OR SALE, a really good Dairy Farm 160 acres good land, well-fenoed, good grass, and plenty fresh water all the year round, oomfortable dwelling-house, and numerous out buildings | all In good order: 1-mtl {fromrail way station, 15 miles trom town, and will be sola cheap.—Apply to John Boppet Land Afloat. Vn. 1. Qpß______ • Tp O R SALE, THREE ALLOTMENTS. THE PICK OF HON. JAS. WILLIAMSON'S MOUNT HOBSON ESTATE. Splendid View and Easy Terms. Apply to s. JACKSON, Junb.. Queen-street Auokland, qp'ii cTal notice. FOR SALE, several of the best Building Sites In or near Auokland. Situated in Gladstone and Cleveland Roada, Parnell. TheseJlots wll be sold on any reasonable Tennß. and money will be advanced for Building if required. ApPIytrCOMISKEY. • Shortland-street O R S A LB, At LOWEST Market Rates I Rosin, Pitch, and Tar Kerosene, Paint, and Olive Oils Champion's. Scott's, and Storer'a Genuine White Lead, in wood Muntz Metal and Nails Large Stock of Canvas, various brands Wire Rope, from 4i Inch to i inch Bolt Ropo, Hemp, and Manilla Rope, all Patent Windlass (wood), Frills, and Pall* Anohors, from 16 cwt to 10 lbs. wains, from i Inch to 1 inch. Colza and Fish OU, O, X, MoKBNZIA KHCT-MUMM. TtTEW ZEALAND INSURANCE J3i COMPANY (FIRB AND MARINE). Capital _____..-..«..-• —fi1.000,000 PUd-up and Reserve Funds —£123.000 PBOTEOTIOIt _TBOM FIRE OR MARINER W3S Can bb E_r »eotkd in this Company. .tr.iTim MT WITH PHOMPTITUDI AHD ÜBERALmr. „ JAMES BUTTI* M»t(n



Sporting. ____A_J_______ r - m nnAKAPUNA JOCKEY CLUB RACE MEETING, M ONDAY, 25th MAY. SELLING HURDLE RACE. BIRTHDAY HANDICAP. SELLING STEEPLECHASE. HANDICAP HURDLE RACE. WINTER OATS HANDICAP. selling flat race, handicap steeplechase. First Race Starts at 12 o'Clock §haAp. Horses will be carried FREE by Forry Com pany's steamers at 6 o'clock sharp on MONDAY j MORNING, 25th. J T. PEEL, \ Hon. Sec. tar LOOK AT OUR FIRST PRIZE SUNEDIN CUP and Birthday Handicap, REAT AUTUMN m £1,000. "El RESULTS. "Si Apply Early. NOTHING SUCCEEDS LIKE SUCCEBB. T> 0 B I~N HOOD* DUNEDIN BIRTHDAY HANDICAP, To bo Run at Dunedin.May 25.1885. N.Z. GRAND NATIONAL, To be Run at Chribtchurch, May 25, 1885. 8000 at 10a each. About 220 Prizes. Will Close May 22. Each Ticket has 10 Chances, and can obtain a Prize in Each of 10 Drawings. Birthday Handicap. Grand National. First .. ..£IOOO First £300 Second .. ..300 Second - ..150 Third .. .. 150 Third .. .. 75 All others (div., All others (div., about £i_3 each) 400 about £10 each) 200 *£USO £725 191 Cash Bonds. 2 at £50 .. £100 10 at £10 .. £100 4at 25 .. 100 15 at 8.. 120 sat 20 .. 100 30 at 6.. 180 10 at 15.. 150 116 at 6.. 675 £U25 -all Applications Exceeding AnvKansej. Number of 8000 will be allotted as Extra Cash Bonds of £5 Each (less usual commis sion), Instead of Increasing Value of Ex isting Prizes, and will be oalled 9th Class. We wish it to be distinctly understood that our drawings are Always conduoted by a Com mittee of Shareholders, and that Repre sentatives of the (Press are likewise pre sent ; and names and addresses of principal winners are always sent throughout New Zealand, From the number of people who Inspect Our Books day by day, and the cor respondence we receive (and answer) relative to our drawings, distribution of prizes, and our business generally, it seems almost superfluous to still say "Our Books are Always Open for Inspection ; yet such is the tact, and our ever - Increasing business shows plainly the result . . . Please send two 2d stamps for reply and re sult. P.O. Orders preferred. Is exchange on Stamps and Cheques. Coin or Notes Bhould be registered. Registered Letters and Telegrams received. ROBIN HOOD, Care Thos. Stapleton, Box 238. P. 0.. Chrlstohuroh. Or. Jubal Fleming City Baths, Colombo-street, Chrlstohuroh. FIRST PRIZEITWO RACES AND GRAND NATIONAL. EIGHT CLASSES <3T £300. -ffi> I CABH BONDS. THE ST. ..MARY'S CONVENT PROPERTY LEASES ACT, 1885." Notice Is hereby given that It is the Intention of The Rleht Reverond John Edmond Luck, 0.8.8., Roman Cathollo Bishop of Auckland, and Qatherlno Delany, Margaret Maria Ennis, and Annie Comerford, Members of the Reli gious Order of Maters of Mercy, at Auokland. to apply by Petition to the General Assembly at its next sesßion, for leave to bring in a Bill to en ablo tho said petitioners to grant leases of cer tain land, in the City of Auokland, being part of suburban allotments 14 and 17, section 8, of tho Parish of Waltomata, now vested in the said petitioners, for any term no: exceeding 66 years instead of the torm of 21 years. Copies of the sold Bill will be deposited in the Examiner's Offioe, not later than the 10th day of June, proxlmo.l jqhn KDMDND LUCK, R.C. Bishop of Auokland, Ono of tho said Petitioners. Hill and Mahony, Solicitors for the Peti tioners, Auckland. X AND TRANSFER ACT NOTICES. Notice is hereby given that the several parcels of Land hereinafter described will be brought under the provisions of "The Land Transfer Aot, 1878," unless caveat In the meantime be lodged forbidding the same in eaoh oaae on or before the 18th day of June next .—.. Hannah Major—Lots 44 and 15 of the Sub division of Allotment 30, of the Parish of Takapuna. unoccupied. 2356 Jared All will—Part of Allotment 89, of the Parish of Hautapn, containing Sa 2r 15p, unoccupied. 2360 Diagrams may be inspected at this office. Dated this Sth day of May, 1885, at the Lands Registry Office, Auckland. THEO. KISSLING. . District Land Registrar. "trOLUNTEBRB ATTENTION! Having come to arrangements with Captain T. T. Anderson,- " Royal Veterans," for the use of thebuUdlna known as Hull's Bond, Albert street, for drill, &c, fee the undersigned will be happy to receive applications from Captains of Companies for a similar purpose. The build ing consists of three flats, 61ft. by 41ft, and the acoustic properties are all that can be desired. —Vlokers and Hull, No, 6, N.Z. Insurance Buildings. THE ACCIDENT INSURANCE ASSO CIATION OF NEW ZEALAND. A Dividend of 7} per cent, has been declared, and is now payable at the Auckland Offloe, Palmerston Buildings. ARTHUR E. LEWIS, Manager and Superintendent ' for North Island. ■VT E W M A R X E T. MAYORAL ELECTION. Ladies and Gentlemen,—l beg to offer myself as a Candidate for your suffrages. I will take an early opportunity of addressing yon on Important subjocts concerning the welfare of our district lam, Yours faithfully, JOHNMcCOIdJ. mHE CYCLOSTYLE -"- Is the latest, cleanest, cheapest, and best Copying Process for getting 1,000 or less copies In permanent black or coloured ink from one writing. See the Cyclostyle, and obtain full particulars from y J. FOXLEY NORRIS, The N.Z. Agent for the Cyclostyle, Christohnroh, N.Z. MR J. NODDER Having Opened the Premises known as THE VICTORIA ARCADE, lately occupied by Richardson Bros., In Vlc toria-Btreet, with a New and Varied Assortment of Novelties in Fancy Goods and Stationery, Sorap and Photo Albnms, Ladles' Bags and Fans, Purses of groat variety, and Novelties of every description. Also, $ Musio. a very large assortment Postage Stamps, &c. Daily and Evening Papers. Mark the address: . „ J. NODDER, Victoria Arcade, . Late Richardson Bros. FOREIGN STAMPS. LARGEST STOCK IN THE COLONIEB. Stamp Collectors sheuldwrite for Price List (8 pages gratftj to Wilcox, Smith, & Co., Foreign Stamp Dealers. P.O. Box 17, Dunedin. Exchanges made, especially old issues and higher values New Zealand. Agents wantedCeverywhere to Bell on Com mission. "I i\ AAA Persons wanted to A", W" Purchase the Balance of our Stoat, of Boots and Shoes, amounting in value to £9,000, at unheard-of prfcxa. Sale now on,-Garrett Bros,, Wakefleld-street. Auok land



Tenders. ]W"EW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. IRON CASTINGS. BRASS AND GUN-METAL CASTINGS. General Manager's Office (Railway Department), Wellington, May 11, 1885. Separate Written Tenders will be received at ttila office up to noon on MONDAY, June 8,1885 (or the Supply and Delivery at Auckland of Iron Castings Brass and Gun-metal Castings, Specifications and forma of tender may be ob tained at tho Railway Offices, Auokland. Ten ders to be addressed to the General Manager New Zealand Railways, Wellington, and marked outside. "Tender for Castings." The lowest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted, and telegraphic tenders will not bo entertained. By order. J. P. MAXWELL, General Manager New Zealand Railways. _ mO BUILDERS. Tenders will be rebelled until noon of MON DAY, 25th May, fof the Erection of a Villa Rosldence In Wood in Park Avenue. Planß at my Office, No. 1 Exchange Chambers, Queen street. HENRY G. WADS, Architect. mO BUILDERS. Tenders will received up to noon on SATUR DAY, tho 23rd Inst, for tho erection of a Shop and Dwelling at Parnell. Plans, &o, at our offices, Quecn-Btrect, Edward mahoney and son, Archlteotg. mO BUILDERS. Tenders will be received until TUESDAY, tlie 2Cth Instant, for the Erection of Two Cottages.in Grey-street. Plans, &c, at my Offloe, Victoria street Weßt. ... . M, HENDERSON, Architect. TENDERS will be received for the erec tion and completion of four-roomed House (labour only), Howe-street, till 5 p.m., SATURDAY, 23rd Inst. Planß. Sec, at Mr Eraser's, Grocer, Nolon-street „__, „„, ro . JOHN SHAW rrTo B"U I L D ERS. Tenders are Invited up till Noon of the 23rd Inst for the Erection of a Pair Semidetached Houses toMgfo DpBL3B s g| ArcMteßt m O BUILDERS. I am now prepared to exeouto Plate and Sheet Glass Glazing In any quantity, at lowest rates. Quotations on application, A. H. MORRIS, Karangahape Road. mo BUILDERS AND OTHERS. Land and Building Materials found on reason able terms. Apply to f. HOLDER. Architect, Over " Herald " Office, Queen-street. r)evonport, north shore. wbllsFbros., CARTERS AND EXPRESSMEN, BRICKS. LIMB. SAND, SOOKIA ASH, POSTS, RAILS. PALINGS, SANI TARY PIPES, &o„ &0. N.8.-FENCING DONE AT LOWEST RATES, ESTIMATES GIVEN. YARD QPPOBItFdEYONPORT HALL. W, F, HUBBARD, Quantity Surveyor. Quantities prepared for all Contracts of any magnitude. Crrr Chambers, Vulcan Lane. ■ Board and Residence. BELGRAVE HOUSE, Lower Symonds street (nearly opposite Choral Hall, and facing Government Grounds).—Mrs R. Powell (late of Belgrave House, Invercargill) will open tlie above-mentioned residence as a Superior Boarding-house on June I. Tho building Is now and ot concrete, stands on the healthiest and most fashionable part of the city, commands an exoellent view, and Is within 10 minutes' walk of railway and wharves, and 5 minutes from centre ot city. The sitting-rooms aod bedrooms (double and single) are large and well ventilated. Plungo and shower bath?, piano, and all modern conveniences. The table will be particularly well oared for. Boarders and visitors may rely on every comfort and attention. BOARD AND RESIDENCE, Grafton Road.—Accommodation for ladies and gentlemen; house Bltuated high; large garden, bathroom, home comforts; no children.—Apply Burton's. Grocer, Upper Qratton Road, EWES House, Grafton Road, near Park Rood. Vacancy for two Young Gentlemen in private family; bath room, piano, nnd other conveniences. FIRST-CLASS ACCOMMODATION for Single Gentlemen.—Apply Mrs Stevens, Wollcsley - street, first houss from Symonds street, lately occupied by Dr. Huxtable, /N OVENOR BROWNE HOTEL, V7T HOBSON-STREET. Board and Lodging .. .. .-. „ 20s per Week Single Room 25s per Week Corporation Notices. SI T V OP AUCKLAND. UDERS FOR THE ERECTION OF FRESH WATER BATHS, ALBERT-STREET. The City Counoil will receive Tenders until 3 p.m. of THURSDAY, May 21, for tbe above works in terms of plans and specifications, to oe viewed at this Office, Council Chambers, High street The Council do not bind themselves to accept any tender. Tenders to bo endorsed, "Tenders for Baths." P. A, PHILIPS, Town Clerk. Town Clerk's Office, May 1,1885. 565 . riITY OF AUCKLAND. ANNUAL ELECTION OF AUDITORS. j In pursuance of " The Municipal Corporation Aot, and "Rating Act, 1876," I, Henry Ridings, Returning Officer for the City of Auckland, hereby give notice that an Election will be held on MONDAY, Ist day of June, 1885, for TWO QUALIFIED PERBONS to aot as Auditors for the City of Auokland. Candidates will require to be Nominated before noon on THURSDAY, 21st day of May. . Nomination Papers, which must be deposited at tho City Council Office, can be obtained upon application at the offloe of the Town Clerk. HENRY RIDINGS. Returning Officer. City Council Offices, May 18,1885. ,668 i ' i MISSES TEUTENBERG (FANCY REPOSITORY) mm) Have on hand a Com- J__m plete Stock of Madame M&Ju'A weigel's Paper Pat j£:W___ terns of Dresses.Mantles, «Jiylßillt_H /_=■»«_. _&c„ out in different sizes, ladlos and children, «l§llii!9 ilTel accompanied bydlrections teSSflif § "»and Illustrations for mak _§§§§!s*/ £ ing np, and sold at prices J*BBgtSihi_ ••» ranging from fid to 2s. ImslllN^l. Newest styles monthly QiMSSSasR. in "Weigel's Journal of Fabihons," price 7d; by post Bd, or 6s per annum (payable in advance). Catalogue pf Fashions, ad, by pOBt Id. Solo Agents in Auckland: MISSEB TEUTENBERG, Fancy Repository, , _ McArthur's Buildings, QUEEN-STREET. -*«- R HITCHENS Has great pleasure in informing nls numerous Patients ana the Public of Auckland that, to suit their convenience, his BLOOD RESTORER DEPOT, HIS WELL-KNOWN VAPOUR AND MEDICAL BATHS, AND CONSULTING ROOM Will in future be. In those Central Premises known as Slator's Buildings, nearly opposite the Star Hotel. Albert-street. N. 8.: The Dißpensary is in charge of an eminent French Chemist of the highest attain ments, whose great experience and skill in Herbal Treatment enables him to deal effectively with every variety of Sickness whioh Is In the power of man to cure. A Visit of any one suffering Indisposition is Is reapeotfully requested I The steadily-increasing sale of Blood Restorer proves its great worth, and the almost dally owes effected are attested by testimonials In Mr Kitchens' hands, some of which will be pnb-1 Ushed, and aw ot a surprising character.



Amusements. ABBOTT'S OPERA HOUHE. Managers : Messrs H. N. Abbott and Wybert Roevo. A BRILLIANT & PRONOUNCED SUCCESS Of the NKW PLAY IMPULSE ! ! _.-_ IMPULSE ! ! IMPULSE I! IMPULSE!! And SECOND WEEK of the Celebrated Actor. Author, and Manager, MR WYBERT REEVE, And his Powerful and Talented Company, in eluding tho Favourito Actress, MRS CHIPPENDALE, Of the London Haymarkot Theatre. IMPULSE ! ( wvr-py ) JMI^f'SS S IMPULSE! EVENING 1 _IJ!S. g£ IMPULSE i( EY*NIMUI ) IMPULSE! Increasing Popularity of the Grandest Play ever presented to an Auckland audience. Mr WYBERT REEVE in his mntchlosß imper sonation, CAPTAIN CRICHTON. " You are, you are, you know you aro 1" EVERYBODY PLEASED AND DELIMITED' GENUINE NIGHTLY ENTHUSIASM. Box Plan atLcnnox'o? Day Tickctsat Abbott's. Prices of Admission-Dress Circle and Orches tra Stalls, is; Stalls, 2s fld; Pit Is. , Doorß open at 7.30; commence at 8 snarp. Lachlan McGowan. Business Manager. HE' AT RE ROY A" L. " ,MONdIyT5 I4Y 25. GRAND CONCERT, COMIC SKETCH, AND OPERETTA. Auckland's Best Amateurs will appoar, vlr.. -Misses Staunton. StevenßOn, Gnbble, Annio Hargravo.and MeEsrsWm. Edwards. Joseph Hanna, R. W. Scoats. Percy Dufaur, O. E, , White.H. Hargravo, J. Hemus.Altßaitley, a Programme in Saturday's issue. POPULAR PRICES-Circle 3s, Stalls 2s, Pit Is Box Plan at Lennox's (late Wayte s), R, W. Scbats 1 Hon> p OO , C. B. White ."" *- . Q O-C'l A L GAT HE R I-N G farewellto "IVO." To be held in LCOOK-STREET HALL, FRIDAY EVENING, MAY 2 2. MUSIC AND SHORT ADDRESSES. To be followed by a QUADRILLE PARTY. Single Tickets, 3s 6d. Double Tickets, 6s. To be obtained from W. C. Deunos, Queen- RE PRESHMENTS* PROVIDED. COMMENCE AT 8 O'CLOCK SHARP. DANCING, DEPORTMENT, CALISTHENICS. BONNE TENUE ET MAINTIEN. MONS. PAUL BIBRON (De Paris) Has commenced Tuition at Masonio Hall, Princes-street, as follows: Seleot Adult Class. Wednesdays. 7.30 p.m.; Select Juvenile Closb. Saturdays. Bp.m.; Special , Seleot Ladies' Clasß. Thursdays, 10 a.m.; Special Waltz Class for Ladies and Gentlemen. Thurs days. 1.15 p.m.: Miss Hill's, Ponsonby.FridayH, 7.30 p.m.; St. Mary's Convent, Ponsonby, Wed nesdays, 10 a.m.; Miss Bates's. North Shore. Tuesdays. 3.30 p.m. (an Evening Adult Clara will be formed at North Shore-leave names at Miss Bates's); and next term at Mrs aJjbMß, Remuera; Mrs Clayton's. Parnell: Mrs Glover s. Symonds-street s Mrs Palmer's, Carletou Go. o Road; Mrs Giles's, Mount Albert. ' PRIVATE LESSONS DAILY. Terms In Advance: Adult, 2os: Juvenile, 21s. Circulars at Upton's and Eady's, or apply at residenoe. 75, Hobson-street, between Victoria and Welle.ley streets. RT UNION OF OIL AND WATER COLOUR PAINTINGS, By E. A. Gifeord (Gold Medalist Royal Acaddemy. (Under Special Permission from Colonial Seoretary.) .; EIGHT PRIZES Consisting of Six Watercolour and Two Oil paintings. First Prize—" View of Auckland^ from Mount The collection is on view at J. Leech's Rooms, Shortland-street. __ .___.___._ i »„~ Tlokets, 10s each, may be obtained from Messrs Leech, R. C. Carr, Upton, Lonnox, and Hoffman. ; „ (Vlotorla-street, a short aistance above) mHEATRE R O. V A L. TO-DAY I TOOXAY 1 TO-DAY I ON VIEWI ON VIKWI ON VIEW I The Grandest Assortment of WATCHES, CLOCKS, JEWELLERY, . At TOM KEESING'S, VICTORIA-St. (5 doors above Royal Mail 1 lotel> Try my Deferred Payment System. •;■' Educational. __I /GIRLS' HIGH SCHOOL, VJT UPPER QUEEN-STREET. The Second Term will begin on TUESDAY, 26th May iDStant. nnd on FRIDAY, 28th Augußt Fees are as follows, Upper Forms (IVa„ V„ and Vi.) £310s per term; Ijower Forms, £210s. All f eeß must be paid in advance. Tho Hond-maßter will bo in attendance on FRIDAY NEXT, the 22nd inßtant. from .pne to . four p.m., to receive applications for the admis sion of new pupils- - . . The Entrance Examination for new pupils will be held at the Offloe of the Board of Hduca- • tion, Wyndham-strcet, on SATURDAY, 23rd instant, at ten a.m. THE LADISS* GYMNASIUM, Glen side, Symonds-Btrcot-Tho classes will commence on MONDAY Next, at 1 o'clock. MRS PALMER'S SCHOOL, Carlton Rood. — Duties will bo resumed on TUESDAY. May 25. ■■■■■'■ . HARMONY CLASS.—A New Class for Adults commences next Saturday even ing. Fee, one guinea; 101 essons.—Address Mr W. H. Webbe, 198, Qneen-street. MRS CLAYTON'S Boarding and Day School, St George's Bay Road, Parncll. Second term, May 19,1885. , ' T> USSELL - STREET, PARNELL IZV Boarding and Day School conducted by the Misses Rogers.—Dntiea resumed May 26. HE BR LOUIS TUTSCHKA, PROFESSOR OF MUSIC, Will remove on the sth of May, from his present residence in Hobson-street, to WELLESLEY-STREET EAST, Three doors above Albert Park. ■... JH. EDMONDS, Teacher of Singing • and Voice Production, Burlelgh-strcet, 4 doors from St. Sepulchre's Church. Particu lars at Eady's. _^ ■ aLENSIDE, UPPER STREET. Mrs Glover will resume School Duties iv her. New Premises, adjoining her former residence, on WEDNESDAY, the 20th inst There will be classes for Harmony, Pointing, Scientiflo Dressmaking, Musical Gymnastics, and Dancing once, and evening classes for Eng- . llsh Literature twice a week. Terms on application to the Principal on and after the llth inst. a MR F. B. WOOD HA M, Teacher op the PIANOFORTE AND HARMONIUM. Address: Care of Mr A Eady, Auckland Muslo Warehouse. Queen-Btreet- THE PUBLIC T.RUST OFFICE OF NEW ZEALAND. The Public Trustee may he nominated Executor under the Will of a Testator, or Trustee undor a Marriage or other settlement. No chargo Is made upon the depoßlt f_r suio custody of any Will by which the Public Trustee is appointed Kxeoutor. Prcßcnt Trustcos, Executors, or Administra tors may, if approved, relieve themselves oC future responsibility by transferring trubts to the Publlo Trustee Henoo, Trustees rosiciing In England, Amerloa, and elsewhere, holding moneys for the benefit of persons who havo tmigratod to Now Zealand.may :aot only relievo ehemselves of responsibility, but;, as the rate ofc Interest obtainable in Now Zealand exceeds thu English rate, will greatly augment tho incomot ot tho beneficiaries by so doing. The Statet gives an absolute guarantco againßt loss oC f nnds by the fraud or dishoneßty of Its officers. Tho Public Trustee holds largo sums of ruonoy"f for Investment on real security at current rateet of interest Applications fur advance on firsts! ' mortgage will bo received at tho variouo agon cles, wnero all further particulars may boob-. tainod, It O. HAMERTON;' Publlo Trustee. Tiros. MacfkARLANe, Esq., Agent at Auckl and. ..__ : THE Cheapness of an Article Deponda upon the Quality. The reasons nny tho Now Zealand Tw-od Company, Tailors, Short land-street, has mot with tha amount of success that it has are: Firstly.theTwecdsareallof Now Zealand manufacture, coming direct from the Mill, sotherolsno Middleman's Profit; secondly, every Garment Is Thoroughly Shrunk, ana made In a First-class Stylo thirdly, there is No Credit, so tho Good Customer does not pay for the Bad.—Now Zealand Tweed Company ■ Tailois, ShortUnd-streot, opposite Stab Offloe. AR R IV IN. G, EX DORIC PIANOS, by Mignon, Haako, Rapoldi, and Aschorborg ENGLISH HARMONIUMS, from £10 CHOICE VIOLINS AND VIOLONCELLOS j chosen especially for J.H. by an Eminont English Violinist STRINGS and FITTINGS EARDLEY'S PITCH PIPES, embraolng the) whole Chromatic Scale. Invaluable to Choirmasters, Tuners, &o. . i. ■■'. ROTHERHAM'S CELEBRATED LEVER WATCHES, in Gold and Silver \M ; ERHARDT'S LEVER WATCHES, with duJn;. and Fns6o to ensure accuracy of ''■"."- ■:<■; Time-keeping, ~ WW" ' 3. HOWDEN, QUBKH-STRBBT.