The Auckland Evening Star.

VOL. XXVI-No. 5,486

AUCKLAND, N.Z., WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 1885.

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■hlpplne* , j- _ T>AnilTIC MAIISTMAM jH&S^Kj,-*^ SHIP CO. «mSw«^«^through the onitkj. sw*s *™ STATES 01 AMERICA. VLI HONOLULU. TO OKKAT BRITAIN, nder Postal Contran'iv^n tho Govarnmout*o( rJew Zoalam* and tfew South Walat. Passonger- booked through to Llvarpool, London, tr Paris, via the Groat Overland Road jj America, via the Stoa_,ors Of the Atlantic 'jlnas from New York. ' I | Dato of Date of Steamer. Tons. Sailing to Sailing to __ I Sydnoy_ '*?lf__. —■ "~ .'188;)/ 7 Ononibouli ISBS. City of Sydney.... WOO May 2 TMarrli 3 Au5tra1ia.......... 5.200 March V March 31 ajjjjandht;^..... 3.2001 April 1 I April 23 FARES » mrst-olaM £88 and upward* Steerage .........flißSsSd and upwards Flret-clasatoSan Francisco ...£4O Wwraga • «•*> Tnrough Cabin Passengers are permitted to l»y over at Honolulu, or any of the cltloa of the United State), not to exceed six month*. ■oeolal TJiroufjh Billa of I-adlnß Issued on Wadihlppod for Now York. Boston, fccelthor by oil or via Panama, by Pftcitlc Mull 83. Co.'s "No^'hftplnS Orders will tio tamed nftor I p.m. on tho day beforo tlie Balling of steamnra for San For° freight ratoa ond all other Information •PPlyto BKO WN CAMPBK LI - & CO., Lower (jneen-Btreet and Bhortland-Btceet. "Z^Zxrv-m TTNION STEAMSHIP IKLI U COMPANY OK NEW ffsliisSl ZKAIiAND (UMITED). IT TIME TABLK.—FEBRUARY, OO—3T? PORTS (from Mannban). Stumer. | Data of Sailing, j Jj^Ln! foxoRDA I Tuos., 21. 3 p.m. I 2 p.m. rota I Tuca.. Mar. 3.10 a.m. I 8.40 a.m. Sir gisbornk, napier, Wellington, TmBN.AND PORT CHALMERB (from Auokland). fIOTOMAHANA I Friday, 20, noon j — Wah—KAPA I Thurs.. 28. noon I — 1 FOR MELBOURNE (via BLurr). ROTOMAB'KAt I Friday. 20. noon I — Wairarapa I Thurs., 28 noon I — tCalls at Milford Sound and Hobart. 1 FOR 3YDNKY. BIS9AROOMA I Wed.. 18 ti p.m. j "Z Tabawbra I Tubs.. 21. 0 p.m. I — FOR SUVA AND LEVUKA. ABAWATA I Mon., Mar. 9, 5 p.m. I — FOR fIUSSELL. j'KANAP I Mon.. Mar. 2. 5 p.m. 1 — ' EXCURSION TICKETS.-During tho month of Febrnary, Excursion Tlokets will bo issued It Reduced Rates, available for return nntll 31st Canto 1 nrart be hooked and alongside TWO HOURS before advertised time of departure. Passage Tlokets must ba taken at the Com- BanpTOmce (Auckland Branch), corner of Queen and Customs-streota. _• j-__ CJTEAM TO LONDON. JMA*MBI imnmwTn. a it ft ORIKNTAL d_ M? STEAM NAVIGATION l^Bmm^ company, FOR LONDON DIRECT (Via Colombo). „. _ Ijeavo Leave Steamer. Sydney. Melbourne. ~~ ' iSSS iSBS huinvhh Mar. 6 Maroh 13 PIKIS Aprils Apri 9 KHEDIVE 1 April 15 April 21 And thenceforward every alternate woek. Passengers and cargo booked to London, Mar- Mllles, Italy, Kgypt, India, China, and Japan tt moderate races. „ . Return Ticketa issued both to flrst and second daßspaißongerß at especially low rates. Cheap reserved accommodation can he obtained in uus Company's veaßela. Passengers booking at Auckland secure ipscial advantages. 18. Onaen-Btrect. Anokland. Agents. F-VrOKTHEKN BTEAM ~"uP^\ -131 SHIP CO. (LIMITED). >^C SV Timb Tablb.— February. -(Ca^sji fWeather and other Clroum -Js~»<«^ stances Permitting). FROM QUEEN-STREET Wl THK HOT LAKHS, TERRACES. AND GKYSEKSCVaA TAURANGA). THE QUICKEST, CHEAPEST, AND BASIJtS* EOUTE. Tourists oan avoid the todions and rout* overtod Journey by taking passage In the Northern Btoamship Company a new and tost steamers Clansman and Wellington, whloh leave Auokland alternately every Monday ana JtaOTdayVat 7 P.m.. arriving at Taurangaatß tfolook on the following morning, when a Coach Snder maU contraot leaves Immediately after SSakfast for the Hot Lakes. PaaslnjE.toough SeVesey Stewart Settlement, arriving at Obinemutu at two p.m. same day. FOB TAURANGA AND BAY OF PLENTY PORTo* ' BTBAMKR. I DATB Of BATUWa. Wellington I Thursday, 19,7 p.m. OlMflman I Monday, 23, 7 p.m. Qlamiman I Thursday, 26,7 p.m. I Conneots at Tauranga for Opotlkl Douglas and Bay of Plenty Ports every I Tuesday. , fOB RPBBKDL. WHAKBAROA. AMD MONSOKTJI. WtUlHgton I Monday, 23, 7 p.m. . Fob Great Barrier. Trtphkna, Port Frrz- ROY. AND WHANOAPARAPABA. p Blenalg I E^eryjaturday l la.m : Fob Whanslhki. Whangarki Hkads, and Mawqapai. Maegregor I Every Tuesday, 8 p.m. ioJl WSANQARBI, WHANOARW HEADS, AND PARUA BAY. MangnW1 I Wvnrvj^lday; 6 p.m. gnit M^RfimtY BAY AND TAIRPA. HEnelg f Every Monday and Thursaay.T *OR WHANSAREI AND WH4NQAR3I HKADB /Carrylngpaßgeßgerß and oargo for Waipu). A^ach meets the steamer on arrival to con tey passengers toJWaipji; Maogregor Friday, 20.6 p.m. CUjSman Friday. 20. 8 p.m. MaoKregor Tuesday, 24,8 p.m. cSnlnian Wednesday, 25,10 a.m. MacizreKor Friday, 27,6 p.m. Wellington Friday, 27 L _p__ ' from Whanqakjsi toauckland (From Rail way Wharf.) Wellington Wednesday, 18.8 pm. Maogregor Thursday, 19,12 noon Kman Saturday, 21.12 noon Macgregor ' Monday, 23,12n00n ClaiMman Wednesday. 25,6 p.m. Maogregor Thursday, 26,2 p.m. Wellington I Saturday, 28,8 p.m. , . Argyle and Gairloch, aa per advertlsementa. FOR HOKIANGA. A~Bteamer fortnightly (as per advertisement). Cargo must be booked and alongside the TeMeSy 4 ™m. prompt. None will be received "p^e hTickets must be taken at tho Com- Dany'sOfflce, 87, Queen-Btreet. Auokland. EXCURSION TICKETS. - During the months of January and Februarysame wUlhe Issued at Reduced Rates, available for Return until 31st of March. 1885. w.i-oi- The Wellington or Clansman for Walwera every Saturday, at t p.m., returning evory Monday, 7 a.m. ■ FR RAGLAN AND KAWHIA.- The s.s. ARGYLE will lcaye Onehunga Wharf rb above (weather and other circum «tanS "iwuling) TO-MORROW (Thursday), Mth inst. at ,3 p.m.-Northern Steannship Co. AEcktonH = nr. A. Barnea. Onehnnga. _^____T So - WAIIAKI, J9_|^Sn___|il!l tons Mjrlater 120 h.p., will deapatohed to WHANffARKI. WHANGAREI HEADS, MANGAWAI, AND PARUA BAY, as follows :— time taels for february. From Auckland : Svery Tuesday and Friday, 8 p.m. From Whang arei : Thursday, 19th, 10 a.m. Monday, 23rd, t p.m. Thursday. 26th, i p.m. Carerf received at Kamo Coal Dep6t, Railway A COAO^ meets the Steamjr at Whangarel Heads, and ru'is to Waipu. . _ _ FARKS-WhaC^arei, Mangapai, and Parna Bayi SaloonTlOa- Boturn, lfis. Steerage, 6b R«W 10™ Whana.-^' Heads! Saloon, 7b 6d | Tlckete must bf. jotained' at tho Office whioli WUI be open until after the bo">t leaves KAMO COLLIERY COMPA3N V (LIMITED), Offlce-IU, Queen-stffoppoaito Firth'e MIIL Jfegd^ O S. COROMAJJDEL. H^^^^THOMAS SCOTT. MASTER. TIMK TABLE, I'M yen Auckland 1 heaven Coroman&al t February. February. __, - Thursday, 19,12 noon "ilsy, 20,2 p.m. — „ — Saturday, 21,12 noon W etttsf unfl other olronmstanoes ponnitnng .."M reaponslble in shipping, oarryioK, or dig •^Blngllvegtook. JJ»Mrgo received withoutahlpptoßnote,and *™g_half v hoar of advertised ftrne ot de- Allftweto must be prepaid en board. A B. a BWTODLKY, Hanaaei,



r rriHE RAILWAY EMPLOYEES' <|^^3___^T ANNUAL PICNIC Having been Abolished, the P.B. VICTORIA Huh been engaged for an EXCURSION TO ROCKY BAY, WAIHEKE. On SATURDAY, Fkb. 28, Loavlug the Railway Whahk at 8 a.m. FriomU and tho Public are invited to share in tho day's outing. Free Tea only provided. Various SpovtH through the day. Tiuketa— Adults, 2a .(Id; Children, half-fare; which may bo obtained of Mosurs Muson. Luke, Wliitburn. CnnippU. Spoiry, Sargeiint, Ilurns, Stewart; also Mr Pont, l'enroso Station, and Jlra Wtibntcr, Draper, Victoria Avenuo, Now North Roitd. V^_r\BIHNT UN ID. wBBsSSKBr Under contraot with tho New a*"^ South Wales Govorinnont for iho oonvovanno of Mails. Tho following Steomahlps bolonglna to tho Jrlont Co. and tho Paolflo Co. will leave SYDNEY and MELBOURNE on too under montionod dntoa for IjONDON, via ADELAIDE. DIEGO. GARCIA (at etoamer's option), SUEZ and NAPIjKSj— Steamer. Krom Sydney. From MelbTirne. Ibkuia Fob. 28 Maroh B CniMBORAZO.. March 14 Maroh M Potosi MarohM April 3 Oriknt Aprllll Aprlll7 Oahonnk. April2s May 1 And fortnightly thereafter. Through fares to London, £22 to £75. Passengers Bocure special advantage* by oooklng through from New Zealand. Second olasa passengers by Orient steamer are provided with naloon passages to Sydney or Melbourne. PASSAGES FROM LONDON.-Speolal faolU iloe afforded for bringing out Friends and Relatives by pre-payment of the passage-money SPECIAL RETURN TICKETS, available for IS months, are L-wuod at the (olio wins ratea 1— First Saloon _ _ _ _ £U7 Second Saigon _ . .. _ #77 PARCELS BOOKED THROUGH to LON OON at Reduced Rates, ■for further particulars, apply to UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND (LIMITED), Agents In New Zealand. _Tv- _ CJHAW, SAVILL AND Xl ALBION CO. (LIMITED) S.S. DORIC, FOR LONDON. Thla steamer, now on a voyage from London, will sail about three days after arrival, and take goneral cargo from this port. For ratoa of freight or passage, apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agents. IS, Queen-streot, Auckland, February 18, ISSo. JT _ CJHAW, SAVILL AND j^Kf Q ALIUON CO. (LIMITED) S.S. DORIC, FROM LONDON, Is due in Auckland about the 22nd instant, and will commence discharging cargo Immediately after arrival. Consignees are requested to have all arrange ments made for taking delivery at steamor's side promptly, in terms of Bills of Lading. CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agents. IS, Qneen-strent. Auckland, February 18.1885. JL^jr^ "pASSENGKRS' LINK __lj_ii}ja&i» OF PACKETS TO NEW *g___g|||pr ZEALAND. Owned by THE SHAW, SAVILL ft ALBION SHIPPING CO. (Limited), 34, Leadonhall-street, London. The above line of ships aro regular traders to til tho principal ports in New Zealand. They are clipper snips, classed Al at Lloyd's, and commanded by experienced masters. The bill of fare is most substantial, and of the best tuality. and the accommodation roomy and (onvenlent. The undersigned are empowered to grant jgaaagoa from London to New Zealand, pay uflnt for which have been guaranteed in the jolony. Return ships to London also leave at tlmoat regular intervals. Full particulars on application to L. D. NATHAN fc CO.. ) ARTHUR HEATHER, VAgenti CRUICKSHANK & CO., i ,K*i -. TOTAIUKU AND ONE JS£_SOI »' HUNGA STEAM :^t||g|g£glj£NAVlGATlON CO. (LlMlTBO). TIME TABLB.-S.B. MANUKAU. Leave Onehunga 1 Leave Waluku I Fkbruary, 1885. 19—Thursday, 8.30 a-m. 19—Thursday, 1 p.m. 20—FridaylforManukau _ Heads), 8 a.m. 31—Saturday, 9.30 a.m. 21—Saturday, 2 p.m. 23—Monday, 11.30 a.m. 23—Monday, i p.m. 21—Tuesday, 1 p.m. — 25-Wed., 3 p.m. 25-Wed.. 7 a.m. — 2S—Thursday, 8 a.m. 27—Friday, 5 p.m. — — 28—Saturday, 10 a.m. All freights payable before delivery of goods. J. BARR BROWN, Managing Dlreotor. jtjr _ QTBAM TO THAMES, j£S&rM'ci *J Connecting with River _gH_EnSfr±3teamen! for STIRLING- r WORTH 1 0HINEMURI,WAI- TEKAURI. WAIHI TK AROHA GOLDFIELDS, MORRINBVILLE, WAITOA PLAINS, AND GRANT AND FOSTER'S BETT^toNT. L _ a^.ROTOM^^P.aENTERPRiaKNO. FROM AUCKLAND. Rotoma- I Enter- Anne hana. I prise. Mllbank. Wed., 18 3.30 p.m. 112 p.m. 1 — Thurs., 19 4 p.m. — — Fri., 20 iSO p.m. 12 p.m. — Sat, 21 5p m^ — — ~~FROM THAMEB:_^ ~ I Rotoma- Bnter- I "Anne I hana. _ _ prise. I Thurs.,"lo '1.30 a.m." "T"9p.m. I "—' Fri., 20 9 a.m. - - Sat.. 2119.30 a.m. 11 p.m. I — 'No oargo received for Uotomahana within half-an-hour of advortised time of leaving. Nat leaponalble In Shipping, Oarrylna, or _ R 'AvuLcT S> V" IVI D. -^^^^»AUCKLAND, RIVERHBA3, AND WADS. January. .From Auckland. From Rlverhead. Monday .. 6 a.m. & 4 p.m. 8 a.m. Tuesday .. 4 p.m. 8 a.m. Friday .. 8 a.m. fe4p.m. 8 a.m. Saturday _ 1.30 p.m. 8 a.m. ft 4 p.m. Leave Auckland. Leave Wade. Wod., l-'eb. 18, 5 p.m. I Thurs., 19,9.30 a.in. Towing done. S, H. BURNINGHAM, Agent jls& TT ° R L°ND °Ni >^^2l^^S^ The Clipper Barque _^_ggg_f_L M at Lloyds, 776 tons. Captain 11. Sarqknt, now daily ex pocted. With the greater part of her cargo encaged, this vessel should havo quick dospatohl For freight or passage, apply to CRUICK3HANK & CO, Agents. 18, Queen-Btreet, Auckland, February 13,1885. SUPERIOR CORUGATED TANKS. j. lTTcean Has For Sale a number of the above, with tiipa. roudy for use. price 80s, at his Shop, Wellealey- Btreet Kast (next door to Crowther's Stablea). Lar^e Quantities of Spouting, Ridging, and Down Pipes always in Btock. Verandah Iron curved at the shortest notice. Country orders will always receivo his prompt attention. Lead Washerß always on hand. C I~E~N~T IFIG DRBSS-CUTTLNG. MISS BEWS b^RS to intimate that Hia London Asaociution has appointed her Sole Agent for teaching the above essential branch of educa tion in Auckland and neighbourhood. Tho system is interesting, easily acquired, and of 'Uion>ngh practical use. It ia recommended to tho utiention of the ladies of Auckland, who. withoutany previous knowledge, will be enabled to cut and fit perfectly in a few weeks' timo. Forenoon and Afternoon Olaseca will be held at Welleslcj-street East (2nd house from Park) on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. Classes formed in the suburbs on application Schools attended. Terms, including System, Tracing Wheel, and Instruction till perfect-£2 2s. nnlß NORTH NEW ZEALAND FARMERS' CO-OPERATIVE ASSO CIATION (LIMITED), 09, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. It is not genemlly understood that our aim is to bring producers and consumers together. On behalf of our eharoholdora, wo have FOR SALE:- And other Farm Produce, which we shall be glad to quote. W. GARRETT, M»nafer. '



Business Notices. THE UNION STEAM SAW, MOULD ING, SASH, AND DOOR COMPANY (LIMITED), DKALKH IN TIMBER, DOORS, SASHES, AND TURNERY, Supplies from Bugh Mills by direct delivery at any Public Wharf in Auckland :- BUILDING MATERIAL IN EVERY FORM, including MOULDINGS. Owner of tho Tairua Sawmills, WHICH PRODUCE THE BEST JOINERS' TIMBKH IN THK MARKET. IMPORTANT TO BUILDERS, CON TRAOTORB, OAHIN KTMAKKRS, AND JOINERS. A Specially Selected Stock of JOINERS' TIMBER From the Tairua Mill, thoroughly seasoned and ready for working up, is always kept in Stock at MECHANICS' BAY YAUD, Ib lots to suit customers' requirements, MECHANICS' BAY TIMBER YARD AND FACTORY. tihbkr, doorh, sashes, tuuXkky. fretwork. And GENKKAL JOINBRY The Company eoutluueu to supply in lots to suit purchaseru maturlal ru übove. Stoaki in alldepartmeuUare large, wall-assorted, and thoroughly seasoned, and Favourable quotations will be given to those about to build. Price Lists and all information on application to HEAD OFFICK, Mechanics' Bat. JO B L~O TS. Spooial Inducement* to buyoi-u of Timber suit able for Out-bulldingg. BIRKENHEAD AND NORTHCOTK. The Company's Branch Yard in tnis diatrict. in connection-with tho bttfllnea* of Meßero Fie wellyn Bros., Birkenhead Wharf, contains Largo Stooka of thnbor (rough and dressed), MouldinKU, Doors, and Saahei for immedlato delivery at TOWN PRICES; . GT I iS DALE, • COAL AND FIREWOOD DEALER, At Yard, Karangahapo Road, or Ship's Side. Posts and Rails. House Blocks, and Shingles on Sale. THE MAGIC CLEANSER.—Everybody " should try this wonderful discovery la Soap and saving of labour. By using Warnook Bros.' Extract or Soah 60 por cent, of the labour may bo Saved. It glvea tho clothes a wonderful whiteness that cannot bo oquallnd. A great saving to laundresses, eta. Sola by all Btorekeopors. nKArBB TmOWLER, ARCHITECT, Wellington-street, Auokland. , Plans Prepared for evosr description ot BuUdingß. r\UIOK'S STABLES, \cC ALBERT-STREET. MR F. QUICK begs to return his Sincere thanks for the Liberal Patronage received while carrying on the Business known as "Quick's Livery and Bait Stables." Albert street, and trust* that MKSBRS JAMES DIG NAN & CO., tbe gentlemen to whom he hai relinquished the same, will be acoordod Support la an equally liberal manner. Patrons can roly upon being treated olvllly and fairly by Qla »uo oessors, under whose proprietary he teels sure the hostelry will became the favourite of Auck land. J. J. DIGNANI IT. FOLEYI [P. LUNBON MEBSRH JAMKB DIGNAN ft CO. having purohased Mr F.Quick'B Business, hope to merit the patronage so generously bestowed on their late and popular predeoeßSor. For Hire—ilan aom Cabs, Open and Close Carriages. Buggies of every deßorlption, Waggonottes, Brooks and Oninihuses, Ladies' and Gontlcmen'B Saddle Horses, Privsvo Carriages with Livery, Hearses and Monrnlng Coaches. Orders by Poet, Tele graph, or Tslophone (No. 124) receive careful attention. Tho Stables provide unsurpassed accommodation for Horses, &o. Night attend tnce. Charxos moderate. I L LTT"M THOMAS, Corner of Lorno and Vlotoria-stroets, Auckland East, ■MONUMENTAL, MARBLK, AND GENERAL stonemas6n, ARCHITECTURAL SCULPTOR AND CARVER. Inscriptions Accurate and Beautiful. Monuments, Tombs, Headstones, and every description of Stone Work at tho Lowest Possible Pricm* for Town and Country THAMES CARRIAGE AND DRAY FACTORY. JAMES MACKIE, PnornuTOß, VICTORIA-STREET IAST, AUCKLAND. Repairs of every description In Wood and Iron neatly executed on the shortest notlo*. Springs made and repaired. Alw»yi on Hand—A larga quantity of I>»in j>i, »l»o Ironbark Shafts and Spokes, Red Guis Felljes, and Hobart Town Hardwood. N.B.—Cmmt-r fWm nnnntnallr KtUndad to. TBLBPHONE, No. 308. niCHMOND HOUSE, PONSONBY ROAD, AUCKLAND, W. COCH RA N, Sb »., FAMILY BUTCHER. BUTCHER AND CO., FORT-ST, AND QUKKN-RT WHAIUT, STEVEDORES, RECEIVING AND FORWARDING AGENTS. WOOL STOBBD AND DUMPED FOR BRKMBNZ. BAIXABT gPPPLIBD. ■VST ARNOCK BROTHERS, BOAP AND OANDIiM MANUFACTURERS* COX'S CREEK, RICHMOND. OVTIOI DUUHAM-STREET, AUCKLAND. Cash Purohason of rrallow. Wool. Bheapsklng, and BonM. /* Thos. J, Harbutt, / Manuvaotubbr o» CORN BROOMS, "ig_ff B TRADE { K__P~AJ } MARK. TELEPHONE N0...2W. A^TElfSON7]at^Boicher's Livery and Bait Stablea, corner Upper Quoon-stroet and Karangahape Road. Saddle Horsoß and Buggies for Hire. Charges moderate. — ——j ■jl/TR W. F. BUCKLAND Has commenced practice in Auokland aa a BARRISTER AND SOLICITOR In Chambers No. 5, Dnrham-st. East (opposite T. and 8. Morrin and Co.'s side entrance). mo TRAVELLERS. PRKBENTB FOR HOME. Very handsome Inlaid Table Topß, Cabmets, and WaUcmg Sticks, made from tho pick of New Zealand's beautiful woods, at very reason able prices. Carefully packed for Bhipment W. NORRIE, Top of Shortland-Btreet II " \ I HOBSON-STBKEV JJ \x ™* Sjl CASH AND DEFERRED PAYMEHI TAILORS, DRAPERS, MILLINKBfI, MANTLE AND HABIT-MAKEBS. HOBSON-HTRKB«. We respeotfully Invite attention to our Laqtl 3took of NOVXIiTIES for the present Season. Our Great Variety and Choice of the Bat Fabrics, with tho Skill and Talent wo now em ploy, and tho great success of our efforts to pro iuco Superior Garments, Perfeat In Fit, unt Unexcelled in Cut and Style, given us oven sonQdence in respectfully soliciting the favow Of b visit JJI Tweeds thoroughly shrunk before beluf made up, and Fit and Workmanship Guaranteed. The X>«ferr*d Payment Syutom hai beei oi»d to be a great boon, by enabling thoM with limited Incomes to ptooure neoosearie* ie be easiest possible way. ALL GOODS ARE MARKED IN PLAIN FIGUP.ES, dash Cußtomers receive fi per oent Discount one shilling In the pound sterling) onallparoell qUKOASI TAU *B» POO*. '



TMPORTANT PUBLIC NOTICE. REVOLUTION IN THE GROCERY BUSINESS. BAVE TEN PER CENT. HY BUYEIGI AT THOMPSON'S, THOMPSON'S, FOOT OF GREY-STREET. Tho Quostion is—How can wo offer thli Special Advantage! Woll, we Buy for Cash, mid wo Sell for Caeh, and our Motto ia Small I'roUis and Lurgo Keturns. PURE BLENDED TEAS at la Bd, 2s, 28 4d, and 2s 8d por lb. THE BEST THE WORLD PRODUCES, 2a lOd por lb, 10 or 121b. PARCELS of the above TEAS less 2d psr lb. Reduction ORIGINAL 121b. BOXES, IBh, 17b Gd, 22s 6d, and 255. EVERY ARTJCLK IN THE UROCKRY JiUBINEBH LOWBH THAN AN* OTHER HOUSE. TRY US. TRY US. OUR PRICES ARE THE LOWEST, AND QUALITY 18 OUR LEADING FEATURE. Note thb Address— A. B. THOMPSON, FOOT OF GREY-STREET (thxe« doors below Cook-ntroet). ELENSVILLE TI MB S R COMPANY. NEWMARKET "raILWAY STATION. MOUNT KDKN RAILWAY STATION. First, Medium, and Sooond-class Building Timber. Flooring. Lining, and other Dresaod Timbor, SuinKlßß, &o. Town Ofs'lCK-t COLONIAL BANK BOfLDINQfI. CARPETS ! CARPETS ! I -Just landed", ax Vanduara, somo very choice designs in Tapestry and Brussels Carpots, Is Cd. Is M, H lid. 2s Gd, and 2a 9d. Thclattor is real Brussels, and usually sold at 3s lid,—Jamoa Scutt, London House. Viotoria and Xolson-ntroeta, Auckland. 1%/T R A. L. WRIGHT, SURGEON DENTIST, Will be prepared to reooive Patients at big Promises, TOP OF SHORTLANDSTREET. On and aftor MONDAY, 2nd FEBRUARY. Hours of Attendance—o v.m. till fl p.m. ___ DR. WRIGHT bogs to Intimate that, for the convenience of his patients, ho will attend dally for Consultation, from 12 till I o'clock, at the above address. R W. A. DUGLEBY, M.R.1.8.A., ARCHITECT, SCO. OmoKS I No. 7, Exchange Chambers, Queen- utront. 74/T ALLINDINE & CO., RUILANU-STREET, AUCKLAND, WHOLESALE FURNITURE MANUFACTURERS, Beg to Inform Merchants, Shippers, Furniture Dealers, and tho Trado that, having ercoted Maohlnory of tho most modern description and labour-Bavlng appliancoa, they aro now proparod to MANUFACTURE ALL KINDS OF FURNITURE IN ANY QUANTITY, And on tho shortost notice. WOBgMAKBHIP AND MATBRtAL OPAHAKTBgP O US INS AND ATK.IN, COACH BUHJJKRS, Elliott and Albeht-wkkets, Have in Stock- Double and Siagle-ssated Bugglot, Hooded Phaetons, Vis-a-vis, Waggonettes, Dog Carts, Socond-hand Phietona and Buggies. Also, Many Thousands Beaaoned Finished Spokes, the NION OIL, SOAP, AND GANDLB COMPANY (LIMITED).' MANUFACTURERS OF STEARINS CANDLES, COMMON AND TOILET SOAPS, LUBRICATING AND OTHER OILS. WORKS-ST. ANN'S BRIDGE. PENROBK. WAREHOUSE AND OFFICES-LOWER ALBKRT-ST., AUOKLAND. Dash Purohatani of Tallow. A. and G. Price, XNGINEERB, BOILKRMAKERB. IRON AND BRASS FOUNDERS, AND QENtiRAL MACHINISTS, THAMES, Have tM sale the following Machinery 1— 1 Portable Engine, by Hornsby & Co., 8 h.p. 1 Horizontal Engine, double oylin4er, MM. diameter, 21in. stroke 1 Horizontal Engine. lOln. by 181 n. stroke 1 Launch Engine, IJln. by Bin. Btroke 1 Multitubular Boiler, 17ft long by sft dlametof 1 Cornlah Boiler, 20ft long by 6ft diameter 1 Cornish Boiler, 18ft long by Bft diameter 1 Cornish Boiler, 17ft long by Ift 6ln. diameter 1 Cornish Boiler, 15ft loug by sft. diameter 1 Cornish Boijor, 15ft. long by tft. Gin. diameter 1 Vertical Boiler, Field tubes, 7ft x 3ft 4ta.; new A quantity of «eoond-band Qmuto-enuUng Plant estimates supplied forallolassesef Engineeriac Worlc-Makers of SawraUl and QnarU oronhlng Machinery, Turbine Wheela, Hydraulic Machinery, Timber Jacks, and Patent Safety Catches for Wwrehtrasa and other U* 6 B~ S A L B^ At LOWEST Maukkt Rates I Rosin, Pitch, and Tar K«roßone, Paint, and Olive Olla Champion's, Scott'B, and Storer's Genuln* White Lead, In wood Hunts Metal and Nails Large Stock of Canvas, various brands Wire Rope, from H inoh to J inch Bolt Rope, Hemp, and Manilla Rops, all Patent Windlass (wood), Frills, and PftUl Anchors, from 16 owt to 10 lbs. Vbalne, from i inoh to 1 inch. Calz* and Fish Oil, O. H. MoKENZIE. p RE A T SALE 07 £7,000 WORTH . OB BOOTS AND SHOESI AT COST PRICE, FOR CASH ONLY J FOR ONE MONTH ! TTiILLISON, being largely over • fi stooked with Boots and Shoes of all kinds, ex Glenraoro, s.s. Ruapehu, and s.B. Douie. etc., will Sell Off tho whole Stoak for one month, at Cost Price, for Ca3ii only. As this is a genuine sale, the public will do well to come and see tor themselves. Must be Bold to mako room for large ship menu of Boots to arrive. A few prices as follows :— a d Children's Elastic Boots, worth Is .. -26 Ladies' Prunella Boots, worth 103 6d ..7 0 Do. do do. worth Hh Cd _ 6 0 Do. Kid Elastic do. worth 9s .. „ 6 0 Do. do. do. worth Us 6d ..8 6 Do. Kid Button do. worth 155.. ..10 0 Do. House Boots worth 4a 6d „ 3 6 Do. do. worth 8s 6d „ i 1 Do. Evening Shoes worth 8s 6d _ S 0 SPECIAL CHEAP LINES OF LADIES' KID ELASTIC BOOTS, SIZE S. ALL OTHER GOODB EQUALLY CHEAP. THOMAS ELLISON, BOOTMAKER AND PJPOBTEB.



Land and Estate Agents. HA MUM, VAILI!.] [JOHN SOUOLAH. "V"aile & Douglas (Lath Samuel Vailk), HOUSE, LAND. AND ESTATE AGENTS. LAND AND ESTATE AUCTIONEERS, REAL ESTATE VALUATORS, BROKERS UNDER THK LAND TRANSFER A C T, SHORTLAND STREET (Nkxt thb Pobt Office), BANKERS! Bank of New South Walks, Sob also our advortlsomont In "N.Z. Herald and " Wookly Nows."> MORTGAGES BOUGHT. Jomfortnblo COTTAGE of 4 roomß and lnrito room underneath; water laid on; close to Three Lamps; allotment 33 x 100. Prico, £300, and very easy terms of payment could be arranged.—Vallo & Douglas, Houeo and Kb tate Ajranta, Shortland-atreot. 1309 COTTAGE of 5 rooms, in a good situation nuur to town; ullotmont33x 100; plantud with fruit troca, iil.l in full bouring. Prioo, am.— Vuilo Sc Douglus, House and Land Agente, Hhortlund-stroot. UOU Nice Jittlo FARM of 8J acres within 13 inileß of Auckland, on main road, plouolto church and school and railway et&tiou; all fenced; hair In grass find hnlf in crop; now Mouse of 4 rooms. Prico, fMi.— Vailo and Douglas, Land and Estate Agents, Shortland street (next tho Post-office). 1406 HOTEL,—Splendid Family Hotel, contain ing 30 rooms, all now and woll-huilt of brick and comentnd front, together with largo publlo hull, and every convenience, situated in a thriving township, closo to railway, &c, stable in connoction with hotol. and tho whole doing a good trade—Prico and teruia on appli cation to Vailo So Douglas, llouno and Estate AgontH, Shortland-Btroot. 1373 SPLENDID BUSINESS ALLOTMENT on the Ponsonby Road, in commanding posl Uon. and of Rood i_o. Prico low. Torius easy.—Vailo and Dougloß, Land and JCutate Agonta. Shortland-streat BUILDING ALLOTMENTS, NEWTON, 6 lota each, 2 of them having frontaees of 50 foet by a dopth of 110 feet, and tho others front ages of 40 feet by same dopth. Prico low, and Utiiib easy, »B may bo arranged.—Vaile and Douglas, Land and Estate Agontu, next tho Poet-oflloo, Shonland-abrcet 1372 SMALL FARM of H acres, very suitable for a working man; all in cultivation: rich land; House of 3 rooms and kitchen, stable, &o. Price, £200. 1300 CHEAP LITTLE HOMESTEAD, 14 acres, East Tamaki; all in grass and orop. Cottage of S rooms and small one of 2 rooms. £200. 1333 PARTLY IMPROVED FARM of 132 acros, all fenoed; IS aorea In grass. Splendid position for fruit farm; deep water frontage ; closo to town. £5 por aoro. 1388 £300 - GOOD LITTLE WATERSIDE FARM of 112 acres, with large run adjoining; 25 to 30 aores in cultivation; splendid plaoo for fruit growing. Terms easy. — Vuilo and Douglas, Land and Estate Agete, Shortland- Btroet: immediate possOßsion. 1286 £220—COTTAGB of 4 rooms, with ailot ment S3 x 93ft, neat garden, and cloeo to tho tram-lines.—Vaile and Douglas, Heuso and Land AKonts. Shortland-Btreet. 1862 £300—Very Convenient COTTAGE of 4 rooms and souUory, allotmont 32 x 80ft within quarter of an hour's walk from Quoon-etroot. —Vailo and Douglas, House Land and Katate Agonta. next P. 0.. Shortland-Btreet. 13SW £650—HOUSE of 5 rooms ani Kitchen, gas and water laid on, &c; workshop 24 x 14, Allotmont with frontage of 33 foot to Upper Unionetreot, and frontaco to Nolson-Btreot of 34 feet—Vailo and Douglas. Land and Estaw Aunnts. Shortland-Btreet. LARGE FREEHOLD ALLOTMENT, 66 x 117 foot, togothor with dwelling-house, Btablen, &c., conveniently Bituated, within 7 minutes' walk of Poßl-offloo, ar.d suitable either for private residonco sites, or for busi ness purposoa; prico moderate. Terms easy. —Vailo and Douglas, Laud and Houso Agonta, Shortland-Btreot . i ,1324 i . £630—NEW HOUSE of 6 rooms, with out honße, tanks. &c, and allotment 68 x 198, volcanlo soil; convonlcnt situation.— Vaile and Douglas, Houso and Land Agent Short land-stroet *27l £500—Capital Waterside FARM, of 90 aoroe, about half rich alluvial flat, 30 ncros In grass. House of 4 rooms, duiry, shoda, to.— Vailo and Domttas. Luwl. Airoats, - Shortland qfrr-nt. VERY CONVENIENTLY SITUATED HOUSE of 5 rooms, water and aaa laid on. wash-houeo, &o: 5 nilniites1 walk from Ouocn stroot. l»rico, iiVX).—Vnilc and Douglas. House, Land, and Estate Agents, bhortlomi-Btroot £400.—HOUSE of 6 rooms ; colonial ovon, gnvtoß, &c, every convenience; corner allot ment, good Bituation.-Vailo and Douglas, Houbo and Eauito Agonta, ShorUand-Btruot. £3SO.— NEW HOUSE of G rooms, verandah back and front, wash-houso; all drained; gas and water; allotment, 30ft x 132 ft; good Bltua tlon, oloso to tram-linoa.—Vailo and Douglas, Houso, Land, and Estate Agonts, next to tho Gonoral Post-011100. Bhortland street 1412 !p TT ASMO ND, LAND AND*MONETARY AGENT, 116, QUEKN-BTHKKT (Adjoining B. Tonks and Co.'a), TELEPHONE N 0...185. BANKERS: NATIONAL HANK OF NEW ZEALAND. MORTGAGES AND LOANS NEGOTIATED RENTS AND INTERESTS COLLECTED MONKY INVESTED ON FIRST-CLASS SECURITIES, WITAOUT CHARGE ESTATES MANAGED FOR ABSENTEES VALUATIONS AND ARBITRATIONS NATIVE* LAND AFFAIRS SPECIALLY UNDERSTOOD HOI'SKS TO LKT AND PkOI'HRTIES FOH SALB PI.ACBD ON MT LISTS FRKB OF CIIAUGK EVKKT DESCItirTION OF LAN'DKD PKOPBUTY Bought or Bold to Oiidbii Lahqk Sdms to Lend on First-class Agent kok National Firb and Marinr In 81TRANCR CWIPiNV OK NltW ZRALAND, AND THK NKW ZKAI.ANB ACOIIiBNT iNSiriUNCK Company, ah I pBOPBRTIBB. BTORES.—Several largo oneß In commandmg DOBltiona; overy Information on application. ALLOTMENT.BHORTLAND-BTRKlirr-Largo frontage and very deep; splendid businosß Bite. Sites of this description (double front ago) aro vory hard to obtain anywhere olose to Queen-Btroot This site should at onco com mand the nttontlon of persons requiring a grand position bo near tho Poßt-offloe. PONSONBY.—To any person requiring an in vostmont for £7501 can confldtntly rccommoud two protty sevon-rooraod Villas, built on free hold allotments, bringing in a largo and por manont return for tho outlay, as well as having a Rood pvospectivo value NEWTON, SYMONDS-HTREET SIDE-Very Comfortable Eight-roomed House (Just the Bort of houflo there 1b so much inquiry for at present), close to Qneen-stroet; gaa and water; large allotment; nice view, and snoop i £730. ijl O Jj 11. A VERY PLEASANTLY-SITUATED SIX ROOMKD HOUSE, exolusive of bath-room, wash-house and convenient out-buildings; an excellent garden surrounds the houso, tho views from which are extensive and pleasing; commodious Btable and buggy-houao. Its convenience to town makes thiß property a most desirahlo ono. Torms: 30s a weok ; a purchasing clause may he obtained. AIBO, BEVERAL COMFORTABLE AND PLEA SANTLY-SITUATED HOUSES at low rents to good tenants. fJOBDRBAN pROPEKT KB. «110.-VERY COMFORTABLK 4-ROOMED COTTAGE, oonveniont distance from town) Mount Kden district; Qvery convenience, and nloe allotmont; easy terms of payment MOUNT EDEN. VIEW ROAD-One of the Prettiest Houses in tne distriot, built on an allotment 60 x 250, commanding a pleasant view; ga> ten tastefully laid out, built and finished 1 i a vory superior manner; should be Inspector/ to be appreciated; contains five rooms, exclusive of oupboards and pantries. Price ow and terms easy. MOUNT ROSKILL.—In this favourod locality I have several very comfortable and well-built Houses—three 1-roomed. Bix o-roomed, two 6 roomed—beßides sevoral others for Bale on really good torms. To any person desirous of purchasing a house in a fast-rising suburb, thiß information should bo valuable. The fare by 'bus is only 3d. Full particulars will be given on application. MOUNT ALBERT.—A really comfortable homo for industrious man; nice house and two large sections, all planted. Price, £200, on deferred pavmonts, or terms to suit. ONEHUNGA.—Ono of tho best Family Resi dences in the diatrict for sale; well situated. Price low. SMALL FARM, 45 acres, the pick of tho Pnpa kura District; plenty of water. Only £5 per acre. GLADSTONE jgBTATB. 108 PEP FOOT AND UPWARDS.-All the Unsold Portions of that most conveniently situated property known as tho Gladstone Kst ite. This Estate, situated so closo to town, and from any portion ot which the views are unsurpassed, is now Subdivided into Large Allotments. These allotments are not S3 x 99, but have largo frontages and etiil larger depth. Tho prices are such that almost any person may obtain their own freehold at a nominal ooßt Should terms be any inducement, the owner is prepared to accept a third cash, the balance to remain for 3 or a years at 6 per cent per annnm. The Inducement which this pro perty offers to any persona requiring a nice Residence Sito or a Splendid Investment are manifold. Fancy being able to purchase a Grand Allotin«nt clobe to town for 10a per foot. Soil Bfjmi-volcantc. views unrivalled; within 5 minutes1 walk of a railway station, trams to pass in tho immediate vieinfty, 'bases constantly; church and school convenient; gas and water mainß within 100 feet of tho pro perty; poßt-offlce and telephone within a little distance; no clearing required. Plans and every information mar be obtained al tbe pfflse of Ibe nwlcsalgneo



I Honey. MONEY TO LEND, In large or small nmi, M nau&l rntes ot Interest. CONNKBL _ COOLER, Solicitor*. Vuloan ——t_ "H/T ONEY TO LEND JXi. on Freehold Socnrltles.—A. Buchanan, Solloitor, St. Mnngo Chambers (opposite Bank of New Zealand). MONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage, of First-class Froehold SoourlUcß. W. COLEMAN, Solloitor, National Inßnranoe Buildings. MONEY LENT ON PROMISSORY NOTES, HOUSES. FURNITURE, {SO. BILLS DISCOUNTED DAILY. MORTGAGES NEGOTIATED. JOHN W. HARDIE, Land, Commission, and Estate Aoknt. HIGH-STREET, Auckland. ONEY TO LEND, In sums of £25 and upwards, at current rates of Interest Apply to PKTKR OLIPHANT, Solloitor, High-street. MONEY TO LEND, ot a moderate rate erf lutoroßt.—Apply to JACKSON & RUSSKLL, . Boltoltora. Bhorl—md-street MONEY TO LEND at current rates of IntereaL-Lalsltleyand Jaokaon,Queen- Street TNDUSTRIAL AifP PROVIDENT PBR- J. MANEN.T BUILDING, LAND, AND IN VKBTMENT SOCIEffV OF AIfOKLAND, Owner of Queen-street and Voloan Lam, INVESTMENT DEPARTMENT, ThU Society 1b now Issuing: Ordinary Investing Charts, onrryini ton Mta Ot Interest and profit Paid-up Investing Shares at £30 each, oaiwtaf 7 pnr cont. Interest (payable half-yearly) Ul participating In profits. DEPOSIT DEPARTMENT. Interest allowed en deposits ton VI months ... S per dent, C months-.__-- .-6 par oen*. 7 days' notice I per coot. BORROWING DEPARTMENT. The Society advances on Approved FreehoU and Leasohold Property to the extaut of thre» fourths of tho value. Bori-owerß may pay off part or the whole Of their mortftageß at any time. r.oduood Table of Kates and »ny further parti etrttira required' urny be obtained at the Sooioty'a Omoe* ouoHGB FRASER. Manager. U C X L A"ND~PE R M ANINT ~ CO~- OPERATIVE BUILDINO & INVEST MENT SOCIETY, Omoat 117, Qukkn-bteko. LOANS granted upon approved securities of Freohold or Leasehold Proportion in sums of £20 to £0.000, principal and interest being repay able In instalments at the following Reduced Rates for repayment of each £100 borrowed I— ftepaymentaextond'tp.. OT<w,k If otal Amount Ing over Per week, Re p ayable . £ b. it. S, h. d. lyeai - .200 104 00 3 yean _ _ 1 010 108 6 8 5 years _ .. U7 • 11315 0 4 years _ 11 8 121 6 8 6 yoars _ 8 9 138 18 9 Byears _ _ 7 1 147 13 9 10years ■■ J 8 3 162 16 3 And In the some proportion for smaller or larger loans. DEPOSITS.—Thn Society receives Money on Deposit:—Repayable at 7 days' notice, S per oont. per annum; repayable In 0 months, 8 per cent, per annum. JOHN BATGER, Secretary. TW-OTIBB OF REMOVAL. THE VICTORIAN LOAN AND DISCOUNT AGENCY HATB REMOVED TO OFFICES NEXT DOOR TO MR P. OLIPHANT, Soliokob, HIGH-STREET, T ONDON LOAN AND DISCOUNT -'-' COMPANY. HIGH-STREET, NEXT TO ATKINS PRINTING OFFICE, £5 to £1,000, Thiß Company granta Loan; on PERSONAJ SECURITY, FREEHOLD AJjb LEASEHOLD SECURITY, OR FIRST AND SECOND MORTGAGES, or on any available security, repayable In WEEKLY OR MONTHLY INSTALMENTS, or In any way to suit the Borrower. Loans may be repaid at the rate of Slxpsnjo pet wsek In tho Pound. Bills Discounted at Current Rates. Bank ot England Notes and Australian Bank Notes Bought. All communications strictly confidential. LONDON LOAN AND" DISCOUNT CO., HIGH-STREET (NmcT to Atkin'b Phpttins Offiok). T ONDON MORTGAGE, LOAN, AND XJ discount bank. 50, BHORTLAND-STREET, AumrXipp <Qppoarr_ A. Clark & Sons' WahebossM, And Little Collins-street, Melbourne. Loans are ax»v_nc_d from £10 TO £1,000. Upon personal, friteliold, and leasehold SBonrltr, repayable by Weekly, Monthly, or Quarterly Instalments, at Lowest Current Rates. Advances made on Furniture without removal, and all classes of Merchandise. Loam) Granted upon Lii~ Policies, Lsoaoim, and intbrkbts todicr wills. BnAB DISCOUNTED AT CURRENT RAT_B, Loams upon Deposit or Djckds. RSF_si_niX by Easy Instalments. FORMS GRATIS, All communication!! and interview* held strictly oonfldenM.il. Bank ov Knqland Notbs Chutoh). TO THE INHABITANTS OF DEVONPORT, TAKAPUNA DISTRICT, AND THE PUBLIC GENERALLY. MICHAEL CORCORAN (Lato of the Greyhound, Thames, and Metropo litan Hotels, Queon-st., and Star and Gartor Hotol, Coromandol) Begs to announce that he has taken the FLAGSTAFF HOTEL, NORTH SHORE, And hopes to merit the patronage of mldents and visitors. FIRST-CLASS ACCOMMODATION FOR LODGERS; BATHS, &c. ■ THK HOTEL IS CLOSE TO THE WATER, so that Visitors have the advantage of SKA BATHING. A FIRST-CLASS BILLIARD TABLE, pre sided over by an experionced marker. MICHAEL COKCOR4N, FLAGSTAFF HOTEL, NORTH SHORE. rpiNSMITH'S and Plumber's Business JL for Sale, situate in a prosperous township; capital opening for an industrious man with a little money.—Apply to E. Porter & Co., Iron mongers, Auckland.



Sporting Will olose > nnnnrvf Registered February 24, \ jtoOOO \ Letters and Tele 1880, ) (grami received. ROBIN HOOD'S PROGRAMME out pvUNEDIN CUP. TO BE UUN FEBRUARY 26, 1885. 6,000 MEMIIKIIH AT 108. 137 PRIZES. Each Ticket has Eight Chances, and can obtain a Prize in Eacn Drawing. dunedin cup fl7 -.-„ nn^nq (10 Nominations). , „,*?£ DON 9> £50 First .. ..£IOOO i^ £i " - Second .. .. 500 ? tt{ S - " on Third .. - 2» «?f ?2 - ~ m Starters (ab't £25 _g S* 0 _ Z 100 eaoii) .. .. iUO in _t « fin Non-Starterslab't «!t fi " " 320 £10oach) .. . 300 Wat S _ ¥250 _ *7M " ROBIN"~BOOD." Care of THOS. 3TAPLETON, Box 238, P. 0., Christchurch. Or, care of JUBAL FLEMING. City Baths, Coloinliu-rttrnot, ClirUtchurch. FIRST PRIZE. JiIOOO. ~ 137 PRI2S3. £5000. _S__^Bt £5000. "TVUNEDIN CUP, 1885. WILL CLOSE FEBRUARY. 24TH. TO BE RUN FEBRUARY 28TH. 1885. tr 10,000 MEMBERS AT 10s BACH. TO 238 PRIZES. . DONKDrN CUP _ Bi 40 NominationH. 196 Cash Awards. _ OFimt £1200 3 at£loo .. £2003 OSecond. 600 iat 60 .. 200g _Third 800 10 at 25 .. 260R g Starters (divide 10 at SO .. 200 g _ ab't £10 each) 280 10 at 10 .. 400S _Non-starterß 10 at 8 _ 330 _ (div. ab't £80 90 at fi .. HOn g eaoh) 600 — d q 180 <KO2Q>3 M «2980 Eaoh Ticket has Eight Chances, and can obtain a Prize in eaoh of the Eight Drawings. Fleaee send P.O. Orders when convenient, and two stamps for replies. READ THIS I Mr Abraham having retired from the Busi ness, takes thiß opportunity of thanking the Public for past patronago, and respectfully re quests a continuance of that support for bis successors, who will do their utmost to furnish their patrons with all necessary Information. As a guarantee of tholr bona fides. Investors can obtain Names and Addresßes of the Three Principal Winnors; Names and Addresses of Committee; and oan also inspect Ada's Books at all times. ADA MANTUA Care of Lyons & II art, Box 351. Poßt-offlce, Dnnodln. PROGRAMMES AT 10s BACH?' FIDELITY COMPANY'S ANNUAL PROGRAMME ON THK DUNEDIN CUP. 40 HORSEB and 119 NEW ZEALAND BONDS, Divided as follows— Ist Horse ... _ *1300 N.Z. BONDB. 2ndHorao.. _ 700 Sat£loo _ _ £300 3rd Horse.. .. 300 10 at £50 „ _ 600 Others (divided)- 700 20 at £20 _ ..400 40 at £10 _ _100 10 at fS _ ..200 Total - ..£3OOO Total „ _fi2ooo Total amount 0 Prlxea..£s.ooo. Eaoh Ticket haa Six Chances, and can obtain a Prize in Eaoh Drawing. Will Close on or about 21th February, 1863. Ploaso add stamps for reply and result. US' Remittances can bo sent as follows :— 1. ChcQuos, P.O. Orders, or Bank Notes. 2. Moke crossed cheques, with Is added for exchange, payable eithor to a No. or simply to heeror, as printed, but not to any particular person. If chequos or bank drafts are payable eithor to a particular person or to order, they frill be roturnod to tbo sondor. 3. P.O. Orders may be sent, but they must be mode payable to Fidelity Company only, and not to any particular person. . 4. Registered letters or telegrams cannot be replied to. Address only aa below— F_)ELITY COMPANY, Car t Alfred A Cameron's Box 381, ■ Poat-offlce. Dunedin. JACOB PAITHFU L'S consultation. will closb on march. 13, 1883. 6,000 Members at 10s. HAWKE'S BAY AUTUMN RACES. £3,000 on the NAPIER HANDICAP, to be run at 11 listings on March 17. Eight Chances Each Tickot, About 130 Prises. Napier Handicap. 83 Cash Pbizbs. lßtHorse.. ..£I.OOO lat £100 .. ..£IOO 2nd Horse .. 500 2at 50 „ .. 100 Srdnorso.. .. 250 4at 25 .. .. 100 Others divided.. 300 10 at 20 .. .. 200 20 at 10 .. .. 200 20 at 6 .. .. 120 26 at S .. .. 130 £3,060 £960 Each Ticket has Eight Chances. One Ticket oan win the First Prizo in tho Race Event and seven separate Cash Awards, in all £1,216. Drawing under auporvision of a Committee of Town and Country Shareholders and repre sentatives of the Press. ' Country Cheques must havo Is addod for ex ohango. P.O. Orders preferred. Two stamps for reply and result. Apply JACOB FAITHFUL. Caro of N. Jacobs, Box 7, Post-office, Napier. TrcKKTS, 10» ADAM BEDE'S CONSULTATION ON THIS DUNEDIN CUP, 1886 4,000 MEMBERS AT TEN SHILLHTOS EAOH. 110 PRIZES ! 110 PRIZES ! Divided as follows! Ist Horse _ ..£SOO 2nd Horse .. .. 300 10 Prizes at £20 .. £200 3rd Horse .. -. 100 10 Prizes at £15 .. 150 Starters, divided 200 50 Frizes at £3 ... 230 Non-starters, div. 300 Total M _ ..£OOO Total _ £1400 ADAM BBDE would particularly draw Sub scribers' attention to the fact that this Con sultation will bo drawn as soon as full, In the presence of tho Press and a Committee of Sub scribers. Early application of Shares should be made by letter, enclosing Two Stamps, with exchange on Cheques, or by Money Order, Bank Notes, or Drafts. Registered Letters or Telegrams will not on any account be received. If Bonk Notes are sent, please use two en velopes, one sealed and placed inside the other. P.O. Orders preferred when procurable. It will' greatly expedite business if an addressed envelope is enclosed with application. Address— ADAM BEDE, Caie of H. N. Abbott, Box No. 2, Post-offloe, Auokland. Board and Residence. "OAILWAY TEMPERANCE HOTEL, XV Newmarket—Notice. Board and Row donee.—Mr Ureon having taken the above is prepared to take In Boarders. N.B.—A good table is kept. Lofty and well ventilated Bed rooms, and every convenience to ensure the comfort of boarders and visitors. BOARD AND RESIDENCE.—Vacancy for Lady and Gentleman or Gentlemen. Rooms largo and airy.—Graf ton House, Grafton Road, opposite Choral Hall. CI OVERNOR BROWNE HOTEL, VJT HOBSON-STREET. Board and Lodging _ „ _ _ 20a per Week Single Room .. ~ - .. ~ 25a per Week W-ELLESLEY HOUSE (3 doors from Hobson-atreet), Welleßloy street West, Auokland, New Zealand, BOARD AND RESIDENCE. A Good Table kept, lofty and well-ventilated Bedrooms, Plunge and Shower Baths, and every convenience to ensure the comfort of boarders and visitors. Terms, £1 por week. M. MASON. Proprietress. R. * R. D UDBR DEVONPORT WHARF, HOUSE, LAND, and COMMISSION AGENTS, GROCERS. GRAIN, COAL, and FIREWOOD DEALERS. CARTAGE CONTRACTORS, BUILDERS' MATERIAL POSTS, RAILS, RAILINGS, SB-NGLKS, AND SANITARY PIPES, &Om &O. tOO, > PROPRIETORS OF DEVOHPOBT BRICK YABD AND BCQRIA FIT.



Tenders ■VTEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OK LOCO MOTIVES. General Manager's Ofllco, Railway Department. Wellington, Dee. 24,1884. Written Tenders will be received at this Office up to Noon of MONDAY, lGth March, 1885, for tho Supply and Delivery of TEN LOCOMOTIVE ENGINES, to be manufactured in the Colony of New Zealand. On and after sth January, 1885. Drawings may bo seen nnd Specillcitlions and Forms of Tender obtained at the Public Works Offices at Auck land, Wellington, Christchurch, Dunedin, and Invercaruill. Tenders to be addressed to the Hon. the Minister of Publio Works, Wellington, and to be marked outside, " Tender Sor Loco motives." The lowest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted. Telegraphic Tenders will not be entertained. By order. J. P. MAXWELL, General Manaeer N.Z. Railways, TU O T I C E. Tenderß reouired by 10 a.m. on MONDAY, March 2nd, for Repairs to the Government Steam Launch, Kaipara, according to plan and specification to be seen at this office. The vessel iB at present alongside the Wharf, Helenaville, where she is open for inspection. THOMAS HILL, Collector. Customß, Auckland. February 13, 1885. m E N D E R S. The New Zealand Sugar Company (Limited) invites Tenders until tho 28th instant for the undernoted Supplies, respecting which full in formation may be obtained at the Offices, Tyrone Buildings, Customs-street, Auckland :— 1. Soaps—Yellow, Blue, and Mottled 2. Kerosene 3. Harness, Leathers, Plough and Cart Har ness, etc. 4. Oilmen's Stores and Groceries Preserved Moatu 5. Oils—Sperm and Castor, and Coal Tar, Boiled Oils a Rope, Tying Cord, Sewing Twine (ma chine, in bands and coils), etc. 7. Stationery 8. Brooms and Hruahwaro of all kinds 9. Caustic Soda (Greenbands's in powder preferred) 10 Ploughs, Spades, Hoes, and general Ag ricultural Implement* 11. Medicines 12. Builders' Ironmongery, Cotton Waste, Kitchen Utensils, Engine Tallow, etc. 13. Furniture 14. Ship Chandlery, Oars, Lights, Compasses, etc. 15. Crockery IG. White and Red Lead, Paint*, eto. 17. Timber, Dressed Timber, and Fittings. The lowest or any tender not necessarily ac cepted. J. BREWSTBR. Manager. FRO" PAINTERS ANT) PAPER JL HANGERS.—Tenders are invited until 4 p.m. of MONDAY, the 23rd instant, for Painting and Papering the Eaglo Hotel. For particulars of work to be don c apply on the premises, Albert street. mO FRUITERERS. Having secured tho Belmont Orchard, Ohlno murl, tho undersigned is able to supply Fruit in any quantity. Orders forwarded will bo attended to. R. W. SMITH. Thr.mcß. mO BUILDERS. _XTENSION~OF TIME. Tenders will be received until Noon of MON DAY, February 23, for tho erection and com plutiun of a Family Residence In Grafton Rood. ED. BARTLEY, Architect. mo BUILDERS. Tenders will be received at my office, Coombos's Arcade, next Auckland Hotel, whore plans and specifications may be Been, up to noon of SATURDAY, Feb. 21, for Kreotion of Family Residence, Nelson-street. JAMES SLATOR, _Architect and Engineer^ ■pXTENSIO 1* OF TIME. Time lor receiving Tenders for Alterations to the Colonial Mutual Life Office Extended till Noon on FRIDAY, 20th inst. CHARLES ARNOLD, Architect. mENDERS will bo received at any JL moment from all those who want to make money for the Purchase ot a Property fronting Manukau Road, Parncll; allotment, 28 x 100, having Four substantially built Two story Semi-detached Cottages; all well let, returning a handsome percentage on value, with certain rapid increase; could easily be altered into good business premisoß.—All Information on applica tion to J. R. Randerson. Mercantile Chambers. Educational. DR. HENSEN conducts German Claae at Miss Voile's Seminary. Fee, One Guinea.—Apply Miss Vaile, Pompallier Terrace. 1/fR F. B. WOOD HA M, .LtJL Teacher of the PIANOFORTE AND HARMONIUM. Address care of Mr A. Eady, Auckland Music Warehouse, Queen-Btreet. Insurance. TCTEW ZEALAND INURANCES JM COMPANY (FIRE AND MARINE). Capital £1,000,000 Paid-up and Reserve Funds ... .£400,000 Protection from FIRE or MARINE LOSS Can be Effected in thib Company. claims m~t with promptitude akd liberality. JAMES BUTTLE, Manager. MANCHESTER FIRE ASSURANCE COMPANY? Established 1524. CHIEF OFFICES: 93, King-street, Manchester. 96, Cheapside, London. Agents for New Zealand i Missus W. MoARTHUR & CO., AUCKLAND. Tho undersigned Is prepared to accept Rlski at lowest current rates. All losses promptly settled in the colony. FREDERICK NUTTER. General Manager, 85. Insurance Buildlnes. Auokland. HE COLONIAL MUTUAL LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY (LIMITED). AUCKLAND OFFICES : 139, QUSSN-BTBBBT. DIRECTORS» Auckland.—J. M. Shera (Chairman), S. Thome George, F. J. Moss, M.H.R. Dunedin—E. J. Spence (Chairman), W. J, M. Larnach, C.M.0.. M.H.R.; Hon. George Mc- Lean, M.L.C.; Hon. Robort Stout, Premier. THE COLONIAL MUTUAL has added to all the ordinary forms of Assurance SEVERAL DISTINCTIVE. FEATURES, and is the only Colonial Life Office which issues TONTINE INVESTMENT POLICIKB. The "Absolute" and "Modified" Tontine Policies of the Colonial Mutual secure advan tages not offered by any Foreign Company. Colonial Mutual Policieß are INCONTEST ABLE FROM DATE OF ISSUE, being en tirely free from obnoxious conditions as to travelling, residence, occupation, mode of life, ■ or manner of death. H. S. H. LYALL. < Secretary for NawZ—U—ad. /GOVERNMENT LIFE INSURANCE. Head Office: PROVINCIAL BUILDINGS, Wellington. the oni:y new zealand life office. GOVERNMENT SECURITY, MUTUAL INSURANCE, LOWEST PREMIUMS. The Ordinary Branch offers an Insurance of £1,200 at the premium charged else where for £1,000, equivalent to AN IMMEDIATE BONUS OP £200 In addition to Full Participation in Profits, WORKMAN'S INSURANCE Specially provided for in the * INDUSTRIAL BRANCH. Policies Issued from £5 Upwards, with «&. PARTICIPATION IN PROFITS, __3F PREMIUMS PAYABLE WEEKLY, For which a Collector will coll. SPECIAL TABLES FOR CHILDREN. Bolides of £20 and upwards, after Three Years, can be surrendered for Cosh, or for a Free Policy. tIBEEAL REGULATIONS. NOTE.—The. Government not only brings Insurance within the reach of nearly every man, woman, and child in the community, but pro vides the description of policy and mode of pay ment best suited to Us requirements of each. D. M. LUCKIE, Commissioner. /"^URACLAVA (registered) is the best \J known remedy for Extracting Hard Corns and Bunions; one trial con.vincet.-tte most jeeptlcal; la M.-C. W. Goofon, Apit,



Amusements. ABBOTT'S OPERA HOUSE. WARD-VERNON SEASON. LABT WHKK BUT ONK Of tho Greatest Tragic Actress of the KiiEliuu Speaking Stage, MISS GENBVIBVE WARD, MR W. H. VERNON, The Celebrated English Actor. TO-NIGHT! (Wednesday) TO-NIGHT! LAST NIGHT of Sardon'a Famous Comedy, A SCRAP OF PAPER! And tho Screaming Farce, A REGULAR FIX. TO-MORROW (Thursday), 19th, BENEFIT 0 Mr W. 11. VERNON.—MAMMON. Written expressly for Mr Voraon by Sydney Grundy, Esq., and acted by him in four London Theatres, and for upwards of 000 tiniea in Great Britain and America. FREE ADMISSIONS.-Durine Miss Ward's Season tho Free List will be ontirely stooped, with the exception of the Memberß of the Press* Admis9ion-Uro9B Circle aßd Orchestra Stalls, saj Stalls, 3s; PIT, ONK SHILLING. Doors open, 7.15; overture, 8 o'clock. Carriages at 10.20. Leader of Orohestra, MB Weinbbro. Business Manager for Misa Ward, Sgr. Agratl . Advance Agent, LIDUY. /CITIZENS' TESTIMONIAL TO MR R. T. BOOTH. At the exprass desires of numerous citizens, MR R. T. BOOTH ha 3 consented to deliver ONE MORE PUBLIC ADDRESS OB MON. DAY EVENING NEXT. On this occasion it is proposed to make a suit able PRESENTATION to MR BOOTH from the Citizens of Auckland, as a mark of appreoinf, tion of the valuable servioes he has rendered to tho cause of Social Reform. Any further Donations for this objtet will bo received by MESSRS STONE BROS. SMITH & CAUGHEY GARLICK & CRANWELL Queen-atreet HE WAIHEKE REGATTA Will takeiplaco at HURUHE, WAIHKKE ISLAND, On THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19th, 1885. By order of the Committee. JOHN FRASER, Secretary, For Sales SUBURBAN ALLOTMENTS. — For Private Sale, Eight Allotments fronting the Richmond Avenue; prico required, 10s the foot.—Alfred Bnckland. ~~0 R S A L W, Two Pile-driving Engines with complete gearing. Also, A quantity of Kauri Rickera in good preger- May'bc seen at the New Zealand Sugar Com pany's Works, Blrkenhead, and further par ticulars obtained at the offices, Tyrone Buildings I Customs-street. FOR SALE, House of sevon.rooms, gas, water, stable, every convenience, large allotment, planted; £50 oash, balanco weekly.— G. Sage, Oliphant-fltreet, Poasonby. FOR SALE, Valuable Business Premises (Onahunga); 2 Shops and Broomed Houbo. —Grant and Cooke, 75, Queen-street. TTITATEH FRONTAGE.—For Sale -Six- T T roomed Villa Residence, built and finished in first class style. Fitted with ex pensive range, gas Btove; water laid on; wash house and bath-room. Valuable frontage to London-street and the harbour. This iB an op portunity which seldom offers of securing a oharming home by the water side with its attendant pleasures of fine scenery, boating, bathing, and fleshing.—Apply to J. H. WITHEFORD, ahortland-stre&t. CjTARTLING FACT.—A Permanent In to come of £500 per annum may bo Becured by an enterprising Man and his Wife with £150, by purchasing from the undersigned a first class Boarding House, handy to Queen-street, having 23 rooniß, all well and completely fur nished, capable of accommodating 30 people, and having no w2O permanent boarders; theloaso ia for five years from October last, and the wholo complete will bo handed over f»r the abova sum. Sickness tho only reason for selling. Never before offered for sale—J. R. RANDKU SON, Mercantllo Chambers. FOR SALE, Shop and Dwelling, with Bimg little general cash trade.—Appir Dowdon, Auctioneer, Queen-street BUSINESS FOR SALE (£500) at a nourishing port in the Middle Island. Small but remunerative; fruit, produce, gone; ral Btorekeeping, and agency concern; princi pally wholesale; excellent prospects. Owner leaving for England as attorney ia local affairs. References indispensable; terms easy.—Address "Business," Auckland Star. Ten days for replleß. " Tji O R SALE, THREE ALLOTMENTS, THE PICK OF HON. JAS. WnJJA&GSON'S MOUNT HOBSON KSTATB. Splendid View, and Easy Toms. Apply to a JACKSON, JUKR. Qucen-st, Auckland. OR SALE, Buggies, aa follows :—l Teleßcope(nooded),2Singlaßeats(hooded), 1 Turnover Seat; also, Waggons, Spitti* Carts, etc; several Sets of good Becond-hana Buggy Harness.—Apply Thames Carriage and Dra/ Factory, Victoria-street. FOR SALE, near Mangare mountain, Grand Property of 4J Acres Rioh Vol canic Land, with good new Dwelling of 6 rooms ; extensive view.—For price and terms, apply Wi and J. Frater, Land Agents, Queen-street. "pi o R ~s a l c) GENTLEMAN'S RESIDENCE, eight rooms, every convenience drawing-room, dining-room, four bedrooms, bath-room. Kitchen, wash-house, and dairy; drained and planted with about 300 fruit trees in full bearing; situated in Ahqyij> BTKKET, Ponbonby ; large vinery, 30 x 20, yield ing a large amount of fruit. This property is conveniently situated for tramways/buses, and for bathing, fishing, ana boating. The property could be re-Bubdwidod and made a paying concern by so doing. Size of ground, 232 x GSO. Price, £1,700. Terms can be arranged. Apply '. , ~! WILLIAM GULLIVER, QUEKN-STRBET. . TJI O R S A L : ; B, GENTLEMAN'S RESIDENCE,2 mUes from Auckland, containing 10 rooms, in a most healthy and picturesque situation, near Kail way Station, and within two minutea at main road. Omnibußos passing frequently. »To bo sold with 3 or 9 acres of wolliaid out grounds, subdivided into paddocks, garden, and orchard. There aro over 100 of the choicest fruit trees ia the province now heavily laden. The property has over 1,000 feet of road frontage, and, bought in one lot, can at any time be cut up end readily sold at a handsome profit. There are stables, coach-house, and concrete cistern of groat capacity, and everything in flrstolasß order. This property has never before been offered foe sale. Cards to view. W. L. MITCHELL, Estate Areot, Ooombes's Arcado, Queen-street. T\ E V O~~N P O X t. FOR BALE—Choice Allotments situated oa tlie Vauxhall Road, with magnificent view, good frontage, and within easy distance of steamer. Price very low: terms easy. — For full particulars apply to Lilewall Bros., House and Land Agenta, f oet-ofllce Store, Devonport. A RRIVINU E~X DORIC, PIANOS, by Mignon, Haake, Rapoldi, and Ascherberg ENGLISH HARMONIUMS, from £10 Choice VIOLINS and VIOLONCELLOS, 'jhosen especially for J.H. by an Kminant iSsclish Violinist STRINGS and FITTINGS Eardloy s PITCH PIPES, embracing the whole Chromatic Scale. Invaluable to Choir masters, Tuners, &c. ROTHERHAJI'S Celebratad LEVER WAT CUES, in Gold and Silver yJlrv ™al ERHARDT'S Do, Da., with CnAiN andFuSKßi to ensure, accuracy of lime-keeping. J. H O W DE N, QUEEN-STREET. ,■ OR SALE, at Birkenhead, 2 miles from wharf, 12 Acres of excellent Land— cornel site, N.E. aspect, well watered, and grand sea view-6-Roomed House, stabling, coach-houße, fowl-houses, &c , fully planted with apple, pear, plum, peach, orange, and lemon trees, &o,j 12S feet of vinery, with hydraulic rani; 1J acres strawberries; low estimated return of £150 flrel year, £300 second year, and £W0 third year, &c,, combined with immense prospective value in this rapidly-improving locality. The flnt reasonable offer gets this truly magnificent : P£operty.-Ajply to Grant and Cooke, 75, Queen? jag