The Auckland Evening Star.

VOL. XXVL—No. 6,477

AUCKLAND, N.Z., SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 1885

PRICE: ONE PENNY,



IMppln '■'. m ' -■- -vru^ TTNI°N STEAMSHIP ■¥"2£*^ yj COMPANY OF NKW ffiC^O9 ZEALAND (LIMITED). j| f IMB TABIiK.—FBIUttUnY. i, TARANAKI, NKLSON, PICTON, WKIi- WMOTON. liVTTICLTON, AND WEST "B PORTS (from Mannkau). /•^g^J~ Pate of Sailing. | ffiff ffT^l | Snnday, 8,3 p.m. i - H*" B (if mnil arrived) MKfIUIK I Tucb.. 17.18 a.m. I 8.10 a.m. EISTSISBORNK. NAJ'IKR, WELLINGTON, "WHafliON. AND PORT CHALMKKS ' w'11"" (froai AttttkKwl). ffTJSSI pThurs., 12. noon I - Ho^maruu I Thurs., M. noon I - % —W)R MKJSOURNK (via-Blpct). Sinffißl j Thura., 18, nooa i — BQW^sla at Milford Sound Mid Hobart. •——■ "FOR SYDNICY, Shkarapa I Thurs., VI. 5 p.m. j — Sffiq£iAjWod,M.noon I - •—~~~M& SUVA AND LEVUKA. TaLVktk I Tuob.. 10.5 p.m. | — ~T; .. forRUSSKII. JyiwATA | Tuea.. 10.5 p.m. I I "«60H8ION TIUKKra.-Durtag themonU V%hrnary. Bxouralon Tickets will be lsanod 2 Beinoeo Bates, available for return until Slst ; I%w«l^ust bo booked ana alongside TWO i nnTIRS before advertised time of departure. i BPMfflioTloketa must be taken at the Cora- I Jnrtibflteo (Auckland Branch), corner of Keen tnd Cmtomg-Btreeta. Aides' OKI EN T LINB> JBSBS&Br Under oontraot with tho New '■■■■^ South Waloa Govurnmen tor fcThTfo!fowlng Steamships belonging to the J"i rv. and the Paolflo Ca will leave evimXY and MELBOURNE on the under- SSffil Satesfor LONDON, via ADELAIDE. "nMaaAROIA (atsteamor'a option). SUEZt— ""gtaunari From Sydney. From Melbourne. gr::- ssii a 2O "Ttoough tores to London, £22 to £76. ~~ PsSenVra eecuro special advantage!! by hnUnst through from New Zealand. Second -1 Snnusoneerg by Orient steamer are provided ■ KthMlOon passages to Sydnoy or Melbourne i "pAffiAOlterobM LONDON.-Speclal f aolU- Urn afforded for bringing out Friends and RdattTM by pre-payment of the passage-money *BEBOIAIi RETURN TICKETS, available for Umootlu, are Issued at the following rates i— IMftgoan - - » - fil" (Winnil Saloon .._..— £77 PABCIILs BOOKED THROUGH to LON OOKitßtdoeedßatea. I^nMteM^cWaNY OF NEW ZEALAND (LIMITED), ■ Agents in Now Zealand. P"~- TtTORTHEKN STEAM IJI SHIP CO. (LIMITED). TIMB TABUC-FEBRUART. (Weather and other Ciroum- Btanoes Permitting). FROM QUEEN-STREKT WHARF, TOTHK HOT LAKES, TERRACES. AJ<D TAURANGA). m omcKSBT, ohrapbbt, and easiest BOUTK. ' Tonrteta can avoid tho todlons ana rough DTortod Journey by taking passage in the HaftKn Stoamshlp Company* now and fast - iteamers Clansman and Wellington, which b»T9 Auckland alternately every Monday and Ewmday, at 7 p.m.. arriving at Tauranga at 8 '■' o'oioijk on tie following morning; when a Coach. Ktamall oontraot leaves*nmedlately after 'SXfcfMtfor the Hot Lakes, passing through uTrwey Stewart Settlement, arriving at Oilnemutu ftttwo p.m. same day. fOBTAURAHQA AND BAY OF PLENTY . PORTS. gnmuai. ) pate pit BAimta. "* ■ Olusmas I Monday, 9,7 p.m. Gißgmaii I Thursday, 12,7 p.m. ■JTißiagton I Monday, 16.7 p.m. Sdlington I Thursday, 18,7 pm. CUmmaa I Monday, 23,7 p.m. ' QUaanatt I Thursday, 20,7 p.m. Connects at Tauranga for Opotlkl Dowrks and Bay of Plenty Ports every Tuesday. Ha bobskix. Whahsaboa. am Mcr./aoKni. Veßllgtan Monday, 9.7 p.m. Oiliaiun Monday, 10, 7 p.m. 'WtiUngton Monday, 23,7 p.m. 'fOIBBUT Barrier, Tryphbna. Port Frrz- BOY, AND WHANOAPARAPARA. fflewlg I Every Saturday, 8 a.m. ftß WHiSGARKI. WHANOARKI HKADB, AHD MANBAPAI. mogregor | Every Tuesday. 8 p.m. ha Whinqaeki. Wbanoarsi Heads, and -• ■ Parpa Bay. MitKttW | Every Friday, 6 p.m. ; gOBItetOPBYBAYAKDTAmPA. gtmig 1 Every Monday and Thursday, 7 . I PJn. tm WHAHBAMI AND WHANOABW HIADS ; (Carrying vaanengem and oargo tor Walpu). 'A.Coach meeta the steamer on arrival to oon- TO paawngerß to Walpn. _— — Micgtegor I Tuesday, 10,8 p.m. Clansman Wednesday, 11,10 a.m. Hugngbr Friday, 13,6 p.m. Wellington Friday, 13,8 p.m. MMgregor Tuesday, 17,8 p.m. Wellington Wednesday, 18,10 a.m. Hugregor Friday, 20,8 p.m. * Clansman Friday, 20, 8 p.m. Jhcgregor Tuesday, 24,8 p.m. Ctannnaa Wednesday, 25,10 a.m. £ luqiregOT. Friday, 27,6 p.m. : Wriflagton | Friday, 27,8 p.m. ___ :, > Jtoou Whanhabki to Auckland ■ :■:.-.. (From Railway Wharf.) ' ktOKMRor I Monday. 9,12 noon Cluisman | Wednesday, 11,6 p.m. : uniegor Thursday. 12.2 p.m. WeiaKton Saturday, li. i p.m. MMgrcgor Monday, 16,12 noon . mifogvm Wednosday, 18,6 pm. ; XtegNgor Thursday, 19.12 noon . Ckaßnan Saturday, 21,12 noon Kwgregof Monday, 23.12 noon Clansman Wednesday, 25.6 p.m. , MMjtagor I Thursday, 26,2 p.m. Weffligton [ Saturday, 28.6 p.m. tOB WAITARA AND NEW PLYMOUTH. Aigyle and Oalrloch, as per advertiaementa. T FORHOKIANBA. Aflteamer fortnightly (as per adverHsement). • Cargo must be booked and alougsldo the WBel by 4 tun. piompt None will be reoolved •ftjrthathonr. ' fuuaß Tickets must be taken at tho Com- J Wnrt Ulßob, 67, Queen-street. Auckland. EXOURBION TICKETS. — During the pontlia of January and February same will be t. laud at Kedncod Rates, available for Retnrn Wffl Slst of March. 1885. Tie Wellington or Clansman for Waiwera •JW Saturday, at 2 p.m., returning every J JLdT^-TnOE VVAITARA.— ■'■■'•""/m&n1 J Theflnonew B.B.GAIR- will leave Onohunga . r Wharf as above (weather and 'ii]j^^^^' other oivcumstanoes pormit- Biß on MONDAY, February 9, at 1 p.m. northem Bteamßtaip Company, Auckland; or, A.Wnoa.Onahunga. '■■■'' A-Jt**- CJTEAM TO THAMES, igrz&ar O Connoctlns with River . JBBEB^Steiuners for STIRLING ' IIm||gP''WORTH.OHINBMURI,WAI "MBA GOLDFDILDS. MOKRINS'v'DjLK, ■ 2ffl2A PWJNS, AND HRANT AND Mi ROTOMAHANA JP.B. ENTERPRISE NO. S, AND ANNE MILBANK. from ATifrer.ANn. § 'f I Rotonia- | Knter- I Anne fc— hana. I prise. I Milbanlc. S&fa" lOa'™' i, 9p'm l = &13 11.30 a.m. 111 p.m. - 55k» 1 P.m. I — — • -—^- FROM THAMES: Kotoma- I Knter- I Anne jp-^4-^ hana. I prise. |_Mllbank. ■-&S ? p P .S: 12^- E H",^™. 5- - SSJ*' I - Bp.m. - J&. JWto reoeived tar Rotomahana within T2^*?" ol advertised time of leaving. «Ku«Uv e (Btoek. BhlOTin|f' CBrry&ft> " GKO. FRA3ER. Agent '■* - Ar^^r T^OR WAIWERA (HOT J- SPRINGS).—The fa t s.s. JBBsHBHsJWEI' IjINGTON wUI leave 1 ;^WBffIHOBf Qaeen-street Wharf aB above '' Mnin TO ny lon1 on SATURDAY Afternoon. 1& M v vJIPAY. at Beven a.m. Retnrn Fare jSo™w Bm Bteam»niP Co., 67, Queen-at, jAs£. fpHE NEW ZEALAND SHAPING COMPANY'S FOR LONDON DIRECT. .TteAloUpper barque ~ '„'■" LAIRA <Wl^««W llir -



NEW ZEA- LAND SHIPPINQ COM" r^Jlliii PANY' S ROY- 41' mail. KIK^S LINK OF STEAMERS QrS.-Mi. (undor Contraot with the ~^ \|| New Zealand Government) Will bo despatched with Her Majesty's Mails as undor for LONDON, Via llio do Janeiro and Madeira>- Steamers. Tons.^*"^ Date. : ISoT~ Aoranoi 4,163 Wel'lngton Fob. 14 Himutaka 4,750 Lyttolton March M Kdapbhh ._ 4,lfiS _ Aprll9 Kaikouka -1.750 _ May 7 To.nqahihq ... 1.1(33 _ June Ana thenceforward ovory fourth Thursday. The abovo are all new Btoamers, built specially for i he trade, and commanded by men of (treat experience. Tho length of the passago by the Company's iteamers averages under 40 days. Passage money: Saloon, from 00 guineas apwards; second cabin, 40 guineas; steerage, from 18 guineas. For f relght;or passage apply to THE MEAD OFFICES, CHRISTCRURCH, Dr to tho Branch™ and Agents of tho Company throughout-the Colony. j&g&ssr QTfIAM TO LONDON. dglMßßft/»PENIN3ULAR & ORIENTAL VS £@P BTKAM NAVIGATION COMPANY. FOR IiONDON DIRECT. (~.,_.. Leave Leave Steamer. Sydney. Melbourne. -~ _ Rome Via Colombo Fob. 20 Feb. 28 Shannon „ Mar. 6 Maroh 13 Pabramatta „ Mar. 20 March 28 Pkkin „ AprU3 April 9 And thenceforward every alternate week. Passengers and cargo bookod to London, Mar seilles, Italy, Egypt, India, China, and Japan si moderate rates. Return Tickets Issued both to first and second olaaa passengers at especially low rates. Cheap reserved accommodation oan bo obtained in this Company's vessels. Passengers booking at Auckland secure special advantages. For all particulars apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO., 18. Queen street, Auokland. Agonta. A~.!f^#- TIITAIUKU AND ONH- J2§[%k2k »» HUNGA STEAM ,|||fe|S|||y NAVIGATION CO. (LnUTHD). TIMiJ TABLB.-B.S. MANUKAU. Leave Onehnnira I Leave Waluku I February, 1885. 9—Monday, 1.30 p.m. — 10—Tuesday, 3 p.m. 10—Tuesday, 6.80 a.m. 11—Wed.. 4 p.m. 11—Wed., 7.30 a.m. 12—Thursday, 4 p.m. 12—Thursday, 8.30 a.m, 13—Friday, 5 p.m. 13-Friday, 9 a.m. — 14—Saturday, 10 a.m. 16—Monday, 7 a.m. 10—Monday, 11,30 a.m. 18-Wed.. 8 a.m. 18-Wed.. 15.30 p.m. 19—Thursday, 8.30 a.m, 19—Thursday, 1 p.m. 20—Friday(forManukan __ Heads), 8 a.m. 21—Saturday, 9.30 a.m. 21—Saturday, 2 p.m. 23—Monday, il.Sii a,ra. 23—Monday, 4 pm. 24—Tuesday, 1 p.m. — 2J-Wed., 3 p.m. 25- Wed.. 7 a.m. — 26-Thursday, 8 a.m. 27— Friday, 6 p.m. — — 28—Saturday, 10 a.m. All freights payable before delivery of goods. J. BA.RR BROWN, Managing Director. ifei^rS.S. WAITAKI, ifIHIHBHBAU. tOPII (twlßtO.' pbXim Will' despatohod to WHANGAREI. WHANGAREI HBADB, MANGAWAI, AND PARUA BAY, as follows :— TIME TABLE FOR FEBRUARY. From Auckland: Every Tuesday and Friday, 8 p,m. From WnANOAUKi: Monday, 9th. 2 p.m. Thursday, 12th, 5.30 p.m. Monday, 16th, 9.30 a.m. Thursday, 19th, 10 a m. Monday, 23rd, 2 p.m. Thursday, 2Gth. I p.m. Cargo received ac ICamo Coal DepAt, Railway Whan, until i p.m. A COACH meets the Steam or at Whangarel Heads, and runs to Walpn. Fabks—Whangarel. Mangapal. and Parna Bay i Saloon, 10s; Return, 16b. Steerage, Bs| Return. 10a. Whanearal Heads l Saloon, 7s 5d i Stnorai?e, 68. Tickets must br jotained at the Office, which will be open until after tho boat leaver KAMO COLLIERY COMPANY (LIMITED), Agents. Office—l4a, Qneen-Bt., opposite Firth's Mill. jr^r- Q S. COROMANDEL. jmSmmm^TßOUAa boott, mastkb. TIME TABLB, Leave" Auckland i Leaves Coromandtli February. February. Monday, 9,12 noon — — Tuesday, 10,12 noon Wednesday, 11,12 noon — — Thursday, 12, U noon JTMay, 13,2 p.m. 12 noon Weatner and otber olrotmistanoes permltUna, Kot responsible in shipping. oarryUng, or dfr charging live stock. No cargo received without shipping note, and (rtthin half, an boot of advertised time of de parture. All Parcels must be prepaid on board. - ~ AX. H. HWWnTJtY. Managnf. jljt-. T>ASSENGERS' LINE j/S^^A OFPACKKTBTONKW Owned by THE SHAW, SAVILL & ALBION SHIPPING CO. (Limited), 84. LeadenhaU-Btreet, Londen. The above line of ships are regular traders to all tho prinoipal ports in New Zealand. They are clipper Bhips, daSßed Al at Lloydjg, and commanded by eicperienced masters. The Ml of fare Is most substantial, and of the best luality, and the accommodation roomy and lonvenient . . • ■ The undersigned are empowered to grant «aßßage3 from London to New Zealand, pay insnt for which have been guaranteed In the jolony. Return Bhips to London also leave at llmost regular intervals. Full P^^J-^gg^g^ y ARTHUR HEATHER, VAgentfc CRUIOKSHANK&CO.,J " Ci Q VIVID .^^^AU#CK^D^K RHEAD January. From Auokland. From Riverhead. Monday .. 6 a.m. &ip.m. 8 a.m. Tuesday .. i p.m. fa-™/ Friday .. 8 a.m. & 4 p.m. .Sf-m. Saturday _ 1.30 p.m. 8 a,in. & i p.m. Leave Auckland. Leave Wade. Wed., Feb 4, 5 p.m. I Thnrs., 5,10.30 a.m. Towing done. A. MARSHAIJi, on board. JR. * R. D UDDB^ DKVONPORT WHARF, HOUSB,LAND, andCOMMISSIONAOBNTB, GKOCEHB, GRAIN, COAL, and FIREWOOD DEALERS. CARTAGE CONTRACTORS. BOTLPERff MATERIAL, POSTS, RAILS. RAILINGS, SHINGLES. AND SANITARY PIPES, SO,, So. Sco. PBOPRIBTORS OF DEVONPORT BRICK V YARD AND SCORIA PIT. J^cSlsWmE ASSURANCE Established 1824. chief offices: 98, King-street, Manchester. 90, Cheapsido, London. Aqbnts Fon New Zealand : MESSRS W. MCARTHUR& CO., AUCKLAND. The nndereigned is prepared Do accept Risks General Manager. 35 Insurance Buildings. Auokland. and workmanlike manner. T GIFFORD TAILOR, &tt, Jebyois Road l _Ponsonby l __ ■^X S.S.^ARAWA, PROM LONDON. JUST LANDED, AND FOR SALE vtamWforronfecUoners'use) gSSCSSSMIta paper wrap. New Pickles, best quality, pmts National and Belmont uanoies. yRBPKi_ WRITE.JPDAPi



niTY OF AUCKLAND TRAMWAYS. On and after MONDAY first, the 9th Inst., Tramoars will run between Freeman's Bay ana Three Lamps. Ponsonby, at the f ollowlng times throughout the day, viz. :— FRKEMAITSBAY to^»^JAMß,JPoK_BoHßY_(Ti»_H«wt«*__ jjt ju & _j 4 lOllli "TT" ft a 8 M 830 B~4S 2.52 S. 0 3.20 3.30 3,37 812 B'2o «« SM 3.7 3.15 3.3S 3.45 3.62 51; S'JJ no 910 3,28 3,30 3.50 4. 0 4, 7 t» t" i* *» 3.37 3.45 4. J 4.15 111 j-g ,*« ,JSS : 6? t« iS- tS 4. 5 » ft* iH £*!! WM 10.37 4.M 4.30 4.60 5.0 1018 10.80 10.40 10.50 4.SS 4.10 5, 0 6.10 in on man 11 0 11.10 4.42 4.50 o.iu o.w 10 52 11 0 11 80 11 30 4.68 5. O S.SO 5.30 }? 7 ll'l? 1135 11 45 «• * 510 630 540 U22 11M ""SO 12.0 18.7 5,12 5.20 5.40 5.50 5.57 111? 1145 18 6 18 15 18 82 6.22 5.30 6.60 6. 0 0. 7 i 1 M :? «. X t". "W & 6 ss 1 r t» D '-7 ass n is y ri : ii __ & ?:3o° ?;.!1! ft S: 3? ■jj J. 30 150 JO 7.68 8.0 8.20. 8.30 8.57 i's? 145 8 5 815 8.22 8.30 8,60 9. 0 ■2 \ AI 220 830 8.52 9.0 9.20 9,30 8 7 815 1"35 845 8,52 9.82 ».3» »■» w- ° 10' 7 0.30,7.30, and g.30. however, will not rua. THREE tAMPB, rONSOHBY, to rEEIKAirS BAY (via MwtoM. BTH-1B = ill-l 9.20 9.30 9.45 9.68 3.65 4.5 4.20 4.87 ,X £S &2 &Si 5? ij : g I "•» its i£3 !?:1 iSS ..87 I : : : U. 0 11.10 11.85 11.38 ' 4.45 4.E5 5,10 5.17 sl 11 B a Hill a 83.Queen.stroot. ■ ftfanaßer- BiulneM Notices. | Diire. fire. fire. tF i w m v i 1 ci " THE TSNAKiSi: GALOP. NRVV ZEALAND TIMBRR COMPANY (Limited). THE TENAKOE GALOP (Second Edition Juat Published). ALL the raub ! all THK raok I The above Company, in thanking Customers THE TENAKOE SALOP for past support, which -.van beyond all expeota- May be had of all liooksollera and Mublo Ware tlon, bee to notify thnt a full equipment of Ma- hguaea throughoutjlewZe.Uyd. oh , neryi wlm thg , mprovomeDtJi^ Gf. OQALTAN» FIREWOOD MAUSR.* f) m' Hft ftPl aU •«<• f At Yard. Karangahapo Road, or Shlp'a Side. New Zealand anil Australia, ami Is now work- Poeta and Rails, House Blocks, and Shingles Ing night and day. The Company Is thoreforn on Sale. ju „ ,^nH, n «o ™ V t"i »» ontora for Timber, ; . ■ ■ . <■>-'■ Saelies, Doors, and Manufactured Goods from TW"OTICH 05" REMOVAL, fte NKVV W OF.K3, nkau Fbkkman's Uav. at tho shortest notlco and Lowest Rates. As some of our Customors may be under tho Impression that our Stock of Dry Timbor is MESSRS. E. MITCHELSON & Co., KAURI burnt, wo avail ourselves of this opportunity to BUM. GRAIN. asdPRODUCBMKRCHANTS. tatorm them nr T'm^ or bein^ "H™"^ Our Country Mills and Freemans Bay allot beg to notify that they havo Removed to more menta, none of tho Manufacturing Timber hae „ ~ , ~ T .... „ been destroyed, and of which wo now hold tho Oommodous Premises, situated in Little Queen- ""• ' Largest Stook in tha Colony. street, opposite the Warehouses of Mr ". Being dotormined that the Supplies of Ma terial shall be maintained as hitherto, our' Mills Nathan and Mr A. Heather, Merchant* at FTfjem^ B Bay> Dovonport) and Eaßt coast Anokland 17th January. 1885. will be running nigh and dayt, QPENING ANNOUNCEMENT, ps^-^—x-S-TT^XTrf^i: A. B. THOMPSON PRESENTS FOR HOME. (Late of Londonderry) Begs to Intimate to his friends and the pubUo v handsomo Inlaid Table Tops. Cabinets, that he will Walking sticks, made from tho pick of COMMENCE BUSINESS New Zealand's beautiful woods, at vory roason „„ • able prices. Carefully packed for shipment. ■ ■ W 'Kd'KKtTfi JANUARY 21, AS JANUARY 21, Top o f Shortland-street TEA BLENDER, GROCER, AND — ■ PROVISION MERCHANT. COUSINS AND ATKIN, %J COACH BUILDKRS, Elliott and Alhkst-btiuwtb, TEA A SPECIALTY. Haveinßtook . Double and Blngle-Beated Bnggies, Hooded Mr Stock ot OU, Italian, and French Goods Is Photons. Via-a-vis, Waggonettes, Dog 'Large.WeU^ght^dwillbosoldfor Carls. S-JWo», Also, A trul solicited. jleay Thotis^dsJeaTOmidJMnishod Spokes, thi FOOT OF GREY^TREET (three doors below "^f^^m^ Cook-street). STEARINE CANDLES, YfTARNOCK BROTHBRB, COMMON AND TOILET SOAPS, SOAP AND OANDLK MANUFACTURERS. LUBRICATING AND OTHER OILB. COX'S CREEK^KIOHMOND. WORKS _ BT . ANN^irUD(JK . PENHOS*. ORId DUBHAM-BTREBT, AUCKLAND, WAKEHOTS^AND O^^^OWBB Cash Purohasere of ~i v iTaIIOW. Wool, Bheepsktas. and Boaei. dub Purohuaiin of Tallow. /ifrr r-xT ft B°u ND ~ LJM "' / IHOB. J. UARBUTT, GROUND LIMB / MANOFACTUREK OF yOR SALE" CORN BROOMS, BAJ& UB ««ahu^S^vi?r^. gVund ' — Xn any quantity, for Concrete Paths, Fleort TBAI^JKAPAIIMARI. I & ZT^&%£ TBLEPHONBNq..^. nU aUUos,. wet TO PLUMBERS AND THE PUBLIC. BKBA NE, <?OLE AGENT, ' CUSTOMS-3TOKKT Wo having imported a largo Plpo Cutting and "y 1" () W D H N, Screwing Machine, are prepared to cut or screw tP • QUEEN-STREET. Bb™ PtPeUPtO3' lnChonthomofltreßßon' PIANOS. PIANOSTVIOLINS. to PAULA^SCHKN^ OF Albert-street , ( HAAKE'S, ■ : ' MIGNON'S, /CLEANLINESS! TTICONOMYI! and V J2J ■ | RAPOLDI. Hpatttt i ii J. H. eonsldera tho Haakb to be tho best EALTHIM German Piano manufactured; the MIONONUttO neatest and bost flnlßhed; and the Rapoldi for nnn TTn-n.n n-D- trrnr rtav nw tttk appearance, tone, and durability, the oheapest SECURED BY THE USE OF THE rigSTever offered in this markot. ,^.-r.» Tv-r.tr m na-cr tsv^TWlW A few flrst-chißS Violins and a good Seoond- NEW DRY CLOSET SYSTEM h^a p , ano and two cbTSIOb peSai and Pipe (ROBERTS'S PATENT PROCESS). Organs, for salg. _ AGENTS'FoR AUCKLAND! ,^^^[ O^^S. Messbs E. Porteb and Co,, J/^r Ironmongers, Quoen-street. II a PATTERSON, late Belcher's Livery and | -HOBSON-STBMf 11 Bait Stables, corner Upper Queen-street R rissg fr It . and Karangahape Road. Saddle Horses and CX ' •&// Buggies for Hire. Chargo3 modorato. 1/) \jst(y HBLBNBVILLB TIMBHR Xfc*^!^^ COMPANY. . NKWMARKET RaSway BTATION. fiASH AND DEFERRED PAYMBNI MoWMNJIAILWAYSTATm U jJg^F* First, Medloiß, and Socond-olass Bnlldlng hobson-strkes, F?oos*g. Lining, and other Dressed Timber, Wa reenectfnlljr Invite attention to our I*rfl Bblngles, so. Stock ot NOVBiTIKS for the present Season. _-,««»FiP^SirSiirVnTVnßL Onr Great Variety and Choioe of the Bes OOtONTIAJ. BANK BUILDING*. Fabrics, with the Skill and Talent we now em __„„,.. » .- —. i> n ploy, and tho great success of our efforts to pro T>UTCHER AND CO., fo^ auperior Garmenta, Perfect in Fit, and J-' Fort-st. andQcbewst Whabf, anexceiled in Cut and Style, gives us even rum di. iinw vju«.mi o oonfldenoe In cespeotfully soliciting the (avow STEVEDORES, ot a visit. RECEIVING AND FORWARDING ju Twoe d, thoronghly shrunk before betef AGENTS. . made up, and At and Workmanship WOO& .BTOBED abd dumped pob shipment. i , Guaranteed. BAiXtAST stjpflibd. The D«fenr*d Payment System has beea —r —T.rrriTTi'WV mbtra" °™d *°, D? ? K*o**l *?° on' ** enabling thoM R W. A. DUGLEJiY, M.K.1.U.a., w ith limited incomes to proourenecessarlM Is ARCHITECT, &a be easiest possible way. Omcs I No. 7. Ex]we Chambers. Qneen- „, pLAIN ____^ — -' ■ " ~"~* JETIGUKBS* WH. SKINNER AND SON, , —-— • B"Me^sffi?" >djota«- o »teifeS^^»^Bs, os\Ka. . fMf and upwards. _____ A_*WOtootttoß*ldtajT»des»o.«W «WBFB-CIONnmT-D



Land and Estate Agentgt Chas. HOUSE. LAND. & FINANCIAL AGENT, HIQK-ST., NKAB SIIOUTLAND-BT. Bankers i National Bank of Nnw Zealand, TELEPHONE NUMBER-ISM. RENTS and INTEREST Collected. MONICY Invested for Capitalists on First olbhb aoouritioa.wiTHOUT oharqk. Six per oont' allowod on depO3ita until invested. MORTGAGES and IjOANS NofroHatsd. BUILDING SOCIETY SHARKS Bought. KdTAT ICB Managed for Abßontoes. HOUSES TO I.XT and PROPERTIES FOR SALlil plaood npon my Liats Free of Charge. AI.LOTMENT£V«onght and Housen Built on the Wookly Payment System. Pinna and Biicoiflcationa prepareri at lowest rates. BUILDING vVJ-01'MKNTS FOR BALK JICSKH rOOTI— Kllcralio, £2 , Kpaoru Road, B3 Nowinarliot. 80a Hopbtirn-etroet, 80s Randolph-niroet '; IJKnr Plane, 80a Weat-slreot, 42s - . Kmmott-stroefc, 02s 6d Boroafordstreet. 70b Conaueet Place. SB Howo-atrcot, 100 a i William-street, 80a aholly Beacn Hoad-fifi Cuatomhouße-Btreet Northooto. ICs and 3|5 Fort-Btrcot (leaso), GOa O'Connall-stroot. IWa Fltzroy-struct, 80a And In various other streetnat low rates, ftiOM) TO LUND, In Sums of £ia and upwards on good securities. £ias.-NBW THUEK-nOOMED HOUSE for Solo at Xl ngdland, with iron roof, good well, &c. Terms If required. NKW FIVK-ROOMED HOUSE for Sale In Ox ford-streot, £250; House and Shop, Collogo Road, £600; New House, Brown-street, £320; Five roomod House and four rooms, Cobdan-ntreot, with 9-sUll stable. fißso', gas and city water. FOUR-ROOMKD HOUBK For Sale in Kinff- Btroot, £220; Keppoll-Btroet, £200. Fancy Busi nesa, flttinga, &c. Arch Hill, £35; General tore. Mount Eden. £800. £32f1.-FIVE-ROOMED HOUSE for Sale at Rooky Nook; well-flnlshod, largo allotment. NOIIFOLK-STRKST.-ShopandFivo-roomed House for Sale for £575; cornor allotmont. MOUNT EDKN.-Six-roomod House for Sale In View Road: large allotmont.£;)so. KUSHEIi-STREKT. - Fine large roomy House for Salo. thoroughly well-flnlslied: £530. PITT-STREET. - Splondid Cornor Sito for Shops and Dwolllngß, to bo Leased for 100 yoarg. lors or moro; 72 feet frontage by 98 Us 6d WEKKLY.-Now Five roomod House For Salo In Howo-street; small deposit. PRATT-STRKET. - Well-nnlshed Cottage (now), for Sale for £310; city water. £2SO-FIVKROOMKD HOUBK For Sale in Bond-stroet; will bo sold on easy terms. KUSSKUi-STItKBT. - Five-roomed House for Salo for £225. near Groat North Road. £235—NEW HOUBB Kor Sale,cornor of Eden street; allotmont. 34 x 89. MOUNT KDKN — Falthfully-bnUt Family Rceldeneo of 8 rooms with 7 flroplaces; de tached wash-house, 2.000ga11. ooncroto tank; back ontranae for buggy. £075, vory oheap. BUKKBY HILLS KaTATE—7-roomed Homo (now) For Sale; very convenient; £300. Alho, Five-roomed House, oxcelloutly built and fin ished ; £375. Four-roomed House, £300. KINQSLAND-Several Uousoa For Sale very oheap. from £110 upwards. GEORGE-STREET. — Eight-roomed House (Now) For Salo, with large allotment; £460; portion of money can remain on mortgage. RICHMOND ROAD.—Pretty Cottage (Now) For Solo, with all conveniences; £220; gas laid on. Albo. now House for£27o. £191.—Now Four-roomed HOUSE For Sole in centra ofclty(lcaochold). £SOdepoait; bnlonoe on deforred payments. £280.—New Kour-roomed HOUSE For Sale In Howe-Btreot(freehold). £60dopo3it; terms. FASiILY RKSIUENCK of 7 rooms; bath-room, coal-shed, gas and city water, bob stove: off Pltt-ttreot; a Dareain. COMFORTABLE FAMILY RESIDKNCKB For Salo at Avondale and Onehunga, with fow acres of land. HKPnURNSTRKET-Elght-roomßd House (new): gas and water, fine view: £490. FIVE ACRKS OF EXCELLENT LAND for Sale, near Westorn Springs; four mllos from Auckland ; admirably suited for villa residence, or small markot garaeu; water or land carriage. PRETTY VILLA RESIDENCE for Sale in Llncoln-streot; gas. city water, range. FRANKLIN KOAD.-8-rooraod Honao and Allotmont For Sale. A bnrirnln. £190—Comfortable HOUSE Kur Pale In Sussex atrnot. Nowton Road. Sniull uiM»%:*VonljJ £8 YKARLY-Allotmont« %jjKrtfrO»j«g2 Voars Monc?rf. fl. r.':'oL, rtttlld with if desired. SPRING-STRHiK'lVFroeman'sßay—6-roomed Houbo For Sale, well finished; city water, and all other oonvenionoos. Prlco. £SSO. NELSON-STREET - 2 Briok Semi-detached Villa Roflldoncoa For Sale, with large allotment and flno view. Chance for SDOCulator. NORTH SHORE.—New 4-roomod House with larso shod. £300; also, several othor Houbcb. BRIGHTON ROAD, Parnell — Six-roomod Houbo Fcr Salo. allotment JO x 100. Price £300. PONSONBY —Now Six-roomed House and Workshop For Sale; two allotraonta; two (rontoces. Kasy terma. DKVONPORT — Four-roomod Hoime and Bcullory. Quite now: largo allotment. Prioo £250. Grand viow of Auckland, £ICO —HOU3K and Allotmont For Sala In william-strobt. noar St. Jarnoa's Churob. NOKTHCOTE — Seven-roomod House, out buildinKß, &c, and 30 Aorea of land. For Salo! Very Cheap. Orand Tlow of tho harbour. DBVONVOUT, liake Iload — Sovfiral very choice Villa Sites For Salo, having roud and sea frontages, and possessing the flnoßt landscape yiows to uo found around AurJcland. FARMS also For Sale at Walkomitl, Paremo remo. Waltakorel, Molmrangl, North Shore, Papakura, &o. Also, sen List in " New Zealand Herald " and " Weekly News." OH AS. WILLIAMSON, WPTATK AOWNT. HTOH-9TRRTCT. jp« TT QSMOND, LAND AND*MONETARY AGENT, 116, QUEICN-BTRKKT (Adjoining B. Tonks and Co.'s). TELEPHONE N 0...185. BANKERS) National Bank of Now Zealand (Limited), Mortgages and Loans Negotiated. Rents and Interests Collooted, Money Invented on First-class Securities with out oharge. Estates managed for absentees. Valuations and Arbitrations undertaken. Na c Land affairs specially understood, 'ouses to Let and Propertloa for Sale plaoed on my list free of charge. . Every description of landed property bought or sold to ordor. Large Bums to lend on flrst-olasa aeouritles. pill pBOPRRTISB. BTORKS.-Soveral large ones In commanding positions; every Information on application. STORE AND COMFORTABLE IIOUSE In a first-class loading position: both water and gas laid In; a fine opening for someone. Price £509. with tormß. ALLOTMENT. SHORTLAND-STREET-Large frontage and very deep; splondid business Bite. Sites of this description (double front age) are vory hard to obtain anywhere close ■ to Quoon-street. This site should at once com mand tho attention of porsons roquirtag a Brand position bo noar the Post-offlco. BROWN-STRKKT, PONBONBY-A Capital and very convenient Six-roomed House almost now; nice allotment; pretty view, Prloe. £425, with terms to suit. PONSONBY— Vory prottv Seven-roomed Villa Roßidonoo (new); gas and water; every con venience. Price, £425. NKWTON, SYMONDB-STRKET SIDK—Vory Comfortable Eight-rooniod House Oust tho sort of houßO there Is so much Inquiry for at present), olose to Queon-Btreet; gas and water; largo allotment) nice view, and shßap"im T a L kt. CONVENIENTLY-SITUATED 8-ROOMED HOUSE, Victoria Avenue; rent, Us per SEVERAti COMFORTABLE AND PLEA SANTLY-SITUATED HOUSES at low rente to good tenants, OUBUBBAN pBOPBRX KS. a310.-VERY COMFORTABLE i-ROOMED COTTAGE, oonvonlent dlßtanoe from town I Mount Eden district; every oonvemonoo, and nioe allotment; easy termß of payment. NORTH SHORE—Two flrat-alasa Allotments, commanding a very pretty yiew, in rapidly rising locality, clone to tLa wharf. £3 1(8 per MM 1 FOR AN BROOMED HOUSE and good ftfiotmont, situated nsar Mr Morley'a Store on the Great North Roiid. A ohance seldom met MOU?IT EDEN. VIEW ROAD-One Of the Prettiest Houaos in the district, built on an allotmont M x 250, commanding a pleasant view • eai ten tastefully laid out, built and finished ija vory superior manner; should be Inspootec to bo appreciated; contains five rooms, exclusive of oupboards and pantries. Price ow and terms easy. FTVK ACRKS, five miles from town; northern asuect • £30 per acre. This is the property for an industrious man; terms to suit. TEN ACRES, same aa above. House to suit will be built on deferred payment system, II SEVKRA^i 8 to 7-ACRE SECTIONS, suitable for Market Gardens; good soil; convenient to town1 good road frontage, 3J miles from town! great prospective value; easy terms. Money advanced to build with, repayable by monthly or quarterly payments. eM will purchase ONE of the NICEST SITES tor a GENTLEMAN'S RESIDENCE to be obtained near Auokland; the sleo of the site wonld be about 800 x 200 feet. MOUNT RQSKIMi (Valley Roaa)-A good broomed House on a Large Corner Allotment I Q*L ADSTONE JJSTATE. 10« PEP FOOT AND UPWARDS.-AU the Unsold Portions of that most conveniently Bituafied property known as the Gladstone Estito. This Estate, situated ao close to town, and from any portion of which the views are nnsurpaosed, 6 now Subdivided into Large Allotments. Theae allotments are not 33 x 99, but have largo frontaees and still larger depth. The prices are suoh that almost any person may obtain their own freehold at a nominal cost. Should terms bo any inducement, the owner la prepared to accept a third cash, the balance to remain for 3 or 5 years at 6 per cont. uer annum The inducements whioh tnia pro perty offers to any persons requiring a nice Residence Site or a Splendid Investment are manifold. Fancy being able to purchase a Grand Allotment oloae to town for 10s per foot Soil Bomi-volcanio. views unrivalled; within 6 minutes' walk of a railway station, trams to pass in the immediate vicinity, 'buses constantly, ohurch and sohool convenient; oas and water mains within 100 feet of the pro norty: post-office and telephone within a little aWncesno clearing required. Plans and every information mar be obtained at the



Honey. MONEY TO LEND, In large or small ■mug, at usual rates ot Interest OONNELL ft OOOL'KR, Boliolton. Vnloan UQfc MONEY TO LEND on Freehold Securities.—A. Buchanan, Solioitor, St. Mungo Chambers (opposite Bank of New Zealand). MONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage, of First-olaaß Froohold Securities. W. COLEMAN, Solioitor, National Insurance Buildings. MONEY LENT ON PROMISSORY NOTES, HOUSES, FURNITURE. &O. BILLS DISCOUNTED DAILY. MORTGAGES NKQOTfATED, • 1 JOHN W. HARDIB, Land, Commission, and Estatb Agent, HIQH-STRKKjy Auckland. MONEY TO LEND, In Bums of £25 and upwards, at nurront rates of lntorest Apply to PETER OLIPHANT, Solicitor, High-street. MONEY TO LEND, at a moderaW rate of interest.—Apply to JACKSON & RUSSELL, Solicitors. Shortland-Btroet. MONEY TO LEND at current rateß of Interest.—Laishloy and Jaokeon, Queen itreet. __________ TNDUSTRIAL amb PROVIDENT PBR ._. MANKN.T BUILDING, LAND, AND IN VESTMENT SOCIETY OFaUCKLAND, earner o( Queen-street and Vulcan imaM. INVESTMENT DEPARTMENT. This Soolety Is now issuing: Ordinary Inverting Shares, carrying toll (IN Of interest and profit. Paid-up Inventing Shares of -20 each, oarnrinf 7 per oent. Interest (payable half-yearly) Mi p»rUolpatog p u |ro gj a , ABTMKNTi Interest allowed on depodts tori 12 months----...-.--H per cent, S months...__----.~5 per oent T days' notice„___....4 per oent. BORROWING DEPARTMENT. The Society advances on Approved Froehol* ud Leasehold Proptrty to the extent of tare» fourths of the value. Borrowers may pay off part or the whole ol their mortgage!* at any time. Seduced Table of Rates and any further parti culars required may bo obtained at the Society's Ofilo-. oboRGK FBASER, Manager. UCKLAND PERMANENT CO OPERATIVK BUILDING & INVEST MENT SOCIETY. OTFIUXI 117. QIJKEN BTEKKT. LOANS granted upon approved securities of Froohold or Leasehold Properties In sums of £20 to £6.000, principal and interest being repay able in instalments at the following Rkduckd Ratks for repayment of each £100 borrowed :— Rcpaynieutsoicteud-|p n nfanlr I'lto—! Amount Ing over lm wee*. Repayable. _ fl _ as. a. lyear - -200 104 0 0 2 yours - - 10 10 108 8 8 Byoara _ .. M 7 113 IS 0 4 years - - 11 8 121 fl 8 8 yean _ I 1 13818 9 Byoara _ .. 7 1 WIS 9 10 years ■■ ■■ 6 8 162 16 3 And in the Bame proportion for smaller i or larger loans. DEPOSITS.—Tho Society rocolveß Monoy on Deposit :—Repayable at 7 days' notice, 5 per cent, per annum; repayable in 6 months, 0 per cnt. Porannum. joHN ratokr VTOII OP REMOVAL. THE VICTORIAN LOAN AND DISCOUNT AGENCY HAVB REMOVED TO OFFICES NEXT DOOR TO MR P. OLIPHANT, Solicitor, HIGH-STREET. T ONDON MORTGAGE, LOAN, AND JJ DISCOUNT BANK. 60, SHORTLAND-STREET, Auokumv (Opi'ositk A. Clark fc Boks' Waothottsb), And Little Collins-streot, Melbonrne, LOANS ARE ADVANCED FROM £10 TO £1,000. Dpon personal Jrsehold, and leasehold security, repayable by Weekly, Monthly, or Quarterly Instalments, at Lowest Current Rates. Advanoes made on Furniture without removal, and all olasses of Merchandise. Loansßranted upon Lira Pouotxs, Leoacto, AND iNTKBIriIS UNDKB WILLS. BILLS DISCOUNTED AT CURRENT RATKS. IjOAMBVPON Deposit or Debdb. Rmnm by East Instalments, KORMB GRATIS. aji ooznmnnloaUons and lnterrtewa held itrlotljr confldentloL ■ >•'•■■ Bank or Kothawp Notts Camen>. LONDON LOAN AND DISCOUNT COMPANY. HIGH-STREKT, NEXT TO ATKINS PRINTING OFFICE, £5 to £1,000. OH FREEHOLD AND LEASEHOLD SECURITY, ON FIRST AND SECOND MORTGAGES, or on any available seourlty, repayable In WEEKLY OR MONTHLY INSTALMENTS, or In any way to salt the Borrower, Loans may be repaid at the rate of Sixpence per wook In the Pound. Bills Discounted at Current Rates. Bank of England Notes and Australian Bank Notes Bought. All communications strictly confidential, LONDON LOAN AND DISCOUNT CO., HIGH-BTRB*JT (Next to Atkins Printing Okfiok). THE UNION STEAM SAW, MOULD ING, SASH, AND DOOR COMPANY (LIMITED). DEALER IN TIMBER, DOORS, SASHES, AND TURNERY, Sunnlloa from Bush Mills by direct delivery at any Public Wharf In Auokland :— BUILDING MATERIAL IN EVERY FORM, including MOULDINGS. Owner of tho Tairua Saw-mil's, WHICH PRODUCE THE BEST JOINERS' TIMBER IN THE MARKET. IMPORTANT TO BUILDERS, CON TRACTORS. CABINETMAKERS, 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 YARD, In lots to suit customers' requirements. MECHANICS' BAY~"TIMBER YARD AND FACTORY. TIMBER, DOORS,|A ? H||. ktworKi And GENKRAL JOINERY. Tho Company continues to supply in lots to suit purchasers material as abovo, Stocks in aUdopartmontsarelarge.well-assortod, and thoroughly soasoned. and Favourable quotations will be given to those about to build. Price Listi and all information on application to HEAD OFFICE, Mechanics' Bat. JO B L~O TS. Spoclal inducements to buyers of Timber suit able for Out-buildings. BIRKENHTCAD AND NORTHCOTE. The Company's Branch Yard in this district. In connection with tho business of Messrs Flewellyn Bros., Birkenhoad Wharf, contains Large StocKß of timber (rough and dressed). Mouldings. Doors, and Sashes for immediate delivery at TOWN PRICES^ T\ RAP E R jm ,0 WL E R, ARCHITECT, Wellington-strket, Auckland. Plans Prepared for every description of Buildings. [a cakd.J -|*/TR W. F. B UCKLAND Has commenced practice in Auckland as a BARRISTER AND SOLICITOR }n CnambenNo. 5. Dnrham-Bt.East (opposite T. an* 9, M.prrfo end po.> sjde entrap.



Sporting Wllloloso ) onnnnf Registered February 24, \ £,3000 { Letters and Tele -1885. ) I grama received. ROBIN HOOD'S PROGRAMME ON r\UNBDIN CUP. TO BB BUN FEBRUARY 26, 1885. 6,000 MEMBKHS AT 10S. 137 PHIZES. Kaoh Tioket has Eight Ohanoes, and con obtain. a Prize in Kuna Drawing. DCNEDIN CUP 07 niuir nnvm (JO Nominations). iJtm m m First .. ..£iooo j;re •• •• *s Second .. ..500 ??' & •■ " 2S Third .. .. 250 *»' ?0 .. „ 80 Startnrs (ab't £25 ,^J J^ " " ,S eaeh> .. .. 200 !2 a 5X 2 " "X 22 Noii-Starters (ab't S?»t s " " <vn £10 each) .. 300 Mat 5 Jf £2250 *75fl " ROBIK "HOOD." Cara of THO3. STAPLETON, Box 238, P. 0., > Chriatchurch. Or, care of JDBAL FLEMING. City Baths, Colombo-street. Chriatchurch. t , FIRST PRIZK. £1000. 137 PRIZES. AD A M B E DE'S CONSULTATION ON THE DUNEDIN CUP, 1885 4,000 MEMBERS AT TEN SHILLINGS EACH. 110 PRIZES ! 110 PRIZES I Divided as follows I lßtHorse „ ..£SOO 2ndHonso.. .. 300 10 Prizes at £30 .. £200 3rd Horse .. .. 100 10 Prizes at £15 .. 160 Starters, divided 200 60 Prizes at £5 .. 250 Non-starters, dlv. SOO Total £600 Total .. £1400 ; ADAM BEDE would particularly draw Sub scribers' attention to the fact that this Con sultation will be drawn as soon as full, In the presence of the Press and a Committee of Sub scribers. Early application of Shares ohould !bo made by letter, enclosing Two Stamps, with. exohangs on Cheques, or by Money Order, Bank Notes, or Drafts. Registered Letters or. Telegrams will not on any account be received. If Bank 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, Care of H. N. Abbott, Box No. 2, Poat-offlco, Auckland. Unlimited Number of I Will positively close Subscribers at 5a oach. | March 16,1885, A NEMO'S CONSULTATION •*•*•• ■ ON THK HENDERSON'S MILL CUP, TO BB RUN ON ST. PATRICK'S DAY, MARCH 17, IS NOW OPEN, To be divided as follows:— , i lat^Horse r " Jo 1";; '"""■' 3rd " '.'. '.'. '.'. 10 " Others (divided) .. ..SO „ Post-offlce Orders when convenient, as In the event of a letter going astray it can be traced. Two stamps necessary for replies. A. NEMO, Care of F. Tomlinson, Barrel Hotel, ParnelL fH FLANEUR'S CONSULTATION \JT« ON THB DUNEDIN CUP, 188 5. To be run on February 26. 2,000 Members at 10s Each, 60 Prizes—4o Horses and 20 Cash Prizes. FiretHorsei - .* £350 Second Horae .. 17a Third Horse - 100 ' Starters (divided) l'O Non starters (divided).. „ .. 175 20 Cash Prizes. £5 each ~ ..100 Total £1.000 Application by letter only. Registered Letters or telegrams will cot on any account be received, 'lho Drawing, under the supervision of a Committee of tho Investors, will take place as soon as filled. Result Blips forwarded to Subscriber imniedatiely after tho drawing. Enclose stamps for reply and result. All agents and representatives of 25 tickets and of Press Invitod to tho drawing. Early application invited. G. FLANEUR. ;) Care of D. Twohlll, Park Hotel, Anokland. £5000. ffiftjßSM £5000. nDNEDIN CUP, 1885. WILL CLOSE FEBRUABY 2!tH, TO BB RUN FEBRUARY 26TH, 1888. tr 10,000 MEMBERS AT 10s EACH. "» 236 FRIZES. DUNEDIN OOP M (U 40 Nominations. 196 Cash Awards, v pFlret £1200 2at £100 .. «200g USecond. 600 iat 60 .. 2003 Third!.!........ 800 10 at 25 .. 2500 gStarters (divide 10 at 20 .. 2005 5 ab'tttOeaoh) 280 10 at 10 .. goo 3 aNon-startera 40 at 8 820 g (dlv. ab't £20 • 93 at 6 t6on I eaoh) J5 m •» B £2980 '] Each Ticket has Eight Cbanoee, and can obtain a Prize In each of the Sight Drawings. | Please eend P.O. Ordors when convenient, and two BtamDS for replies. READ THISJ Mr Abraham having retired from the Busl noss, tnkes this opportunity of thanking the Publio for past patronage, and respectfully re quests a oontinuanco of that support for his successors, who will do their utmost to furnish their patrons with all necessary information. As a guarantee of thoir bona fides, investors can obtain Nam ob and Addresses of the Threfe Prlnoipal Winners: Natnes and Addresses of Committee; and can also inspect Ada's Books at all times. ADA MANTUA ".. Care:ol Lyons &.HAKT, , Box 851, Post-office, Dunodln, T\ U N E D I H- 'C UP, NOW OPEN, ' A.'WELLESLEY'S CONSULTATION On the Dnnodin Cup, to be run on Feb. 26, 1885. 800 Shares at 5s eaoh. to be divided as follows: Firathorse.. .. £701 Starters (divide).. JE3D Second horse .. £301 Non-starters (dlv.) £50 Third horse .. £201 Applications for tiokots by letter only, enclos ing two stamps for reply and result, to A. WKLLESLEY, Care ot Chas. F. Andrews, Tobacconist, Wellesloy Billiard Room 3, Welleßley-st, Auckland. N.B.—Tho drawings of A. Wbllesley's pro vlous Consultations have given every satlsfao tion to the public £5,000. £5,000. 10.000 PROGRAMMES AT 10s EACH. FIDELITY COMPANY'S ANNUAL PROGRAMME ON THB . •-..'; DUNEDIN CUP. 10 HORSES and 115 NEW ZEALAND BONDS, Divided as follows— Itst Horse .. ..£I3OO N.Z. BONDS. 2nd Horse.. L 700 6at£loo _ „ £500 3rd Horse.. .. 300 10 at £50 .. „ 600 Othare(dlvided)- 700 20 at £20 „ ..400 40 at £10 v ..100 .40at£5 « .. 200 Total .. ..£3OOO Total .. ..£2OOO Total amount o Prizes..£s,ooo. Each Ticket has Six Chanoes, and can obtain a Prize in Each Drawing. Will Close on or about 21th February, 1885. Please add stamps for reply and result tB~ Remittances con be sent as follows :— 1. Cheques. P.O. Orders, or Bank Notes. 2. Make crossed cheques, with Is added for exchange, payable either to a No. or simply to bearer, as printed, but not to any particular person. If cheques or bank drafts are payable either to a parfioular person or to order, they will be returned to the sender. 8. P.O. Orders may be sent, but they must be made payable to Fidelity Company only, and not to any particular person. 4. Registered letters or telegrams cannot be MffiSl%S& to/raMPAN^ ■



Tenders ' <. m O BUILDERS. Tenders will be received on the 11th February for tho Building and Finishing of a Dwelling House in Franklin-street. Plans, ote., at my Office. ' '- '" i '; \ ' ? MATTHEW HENDERSON; Architect. m o b~lj i l d c r s. BRICK STORE IN~COMMERCE-BTRBET. Tenders will be received for Erection of Brick Store in Commerce-st. until THURBDAY, 12th February. : . -, ... ~ . Planß, &c, at my Ofßce. ~ ..R. MACKAY FRJPP. Architect. 9. Mercantilft Chambera. fpO CONTRACTORS. Tenders invited until Noon on SATURDAY, 14 th inst.i for Alterations to the premises of the Colonial Mutual Lifo Assurance Society, corner of Fort and Queen-Btreeta. CHAS. ARNOLD, Architect. mo BUILDERS. Tenders aro required for a Two-story Resi dence by noon of MONDAY, February 16. THOS.HOLDER^^Arehitect.JHigh^ npiENDERS will be received at any ■ I moment from all those who want to make money for the Purchase of a Property fronting Manukau Road, Parnell: 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 premises.—All information on applica tion to J. R. Randerßon, Mercantile Chambera. ■\I7AIUKU AND ONEHUNGA ■W STEAM' NAVIGATION COMPANY (LIMITED). Tenders are invited for supplying New Machinery and Boiler to s.s. Manukau. Apply on or before MONDAY, Sth inst.,* to J. BARR BROWN, Managing Director, Onehunga. * Educational. GL E N S I D E, UPPER SYMONDS-STREET. : * ■': T L f-~a4- i\ 1 ',; ;■ MRS GLOVER will resume the duties of her Boarding andJJay Sohool on February 2nd. in St. Sepulchre's School-room, jrhich she has engaged till her premises adjoining her former residence are ready. She has also rented the !houße lately occupied by. Mrs Ansley, near Bt, Sepulchre's Church, where she will be ready to transact school business .on, and after January :27«birSomIOiIUlZa!m. t €*• c ■? Hkrk Soiimitt"S .Classes ■will; be reeumcia, •and will include Harmony and Thorough Boss. R A I N*IvN'.GM.C;Q'L L E Q E, WELLKSUfcY-STREET. .EVENING,CLASSYB. . Engineering' and' Architecture, Drawing, Steam Engine and Applied Mechanics. Commencing TUESDAY, *FEB. 3,' 7 "p.m. TEACHER-WALTER'T. ROBINSON. " Board of Education "—Firßt-class Honours Bcience and Art Department, London. . DR. HENSEN conducts German Class at MiBS Vaile's Seminary. Fee, One Guinea.—Apply Misa Vaile, Pompallier Terraco. MOUNT EDEN SF.MINARY, EDEN VALE ROAD.-Tho MißSes Hewitson will Reopon their Katnbllshinent on MONDAY. February 2nd. Terms commence February 2, May 18, and Soptembor 9. MR F. B. WOOBHA M, Tkaoher op thr PIANOFORTE AND .HARMON^iJfuju, Aflftraan "°{y^ei?6pße. (rue'en-Btftat. ■ MR MARTIN SWALLOW, PROFESSOR OF MUSIC, • 100, GHKY.-STHKKT. Terms: The Quarter of 12 Lessons paid In advance., Jbouraweek 8 Gnlneas !-hourawoek...v.. ;. i Guineas 1 hour a week 6 Guineas Single Lessons.. - One Guinea Each, XTDUCATIONAL HOME for Young Xlj Children, Russell-Btreet, Pamell. Board ing and Day School, conducted by the Missea Rogers. Duties resumed. February 2nd. RniW.ncea to parents of pupils. MISS J. O'HANLOH,- Artiste in every kind of Artistio Work. Terms for Pupils, including Materials: Wax Flowers (per lesson), 2s 6d; Sfuitdo., 2s 6d; Imperial Marble Work do., 2s Od; Leathor Work do., 2s 6d; Metalican Lustre Painting do., 23 6d. Not inclnding Materials:: Lace Honiton (Point and Roman). Silk Embroidery (plain and raised), Crewel Work. Papor Flowers, Braiding, Beading, Raised Wool Work, Seed Work, Shell Work, Applique, &0., each Is 6d per lesson. Miss O Han lon is prepared to execute any orders promptly and Batisfactorily.-AddreßS COOMBES'S AR CADE, Queen-street Board and Residence. BOARD AND RESIDENCE.—Vacancy for Lady and Gentloman or Gentlemon. Rooms large and airy.- Graf ton House, Grafton Road, opposite Choral Hall. PRIVATE Board and Residence, three doors below -Baptist Chapel, Chapel street ; terms 17b per week. • • . ■ fv /GOVERNOR BROWNE HOTEL, \JC HOBSON-STRKKT. , , Board and Lodging- _ v _ MsperWeelc Single Room _.._.. .. 25s per Week W~ -ELLESLEY HOUSE (3 doors from Hobson street), Wellealoy street West, Auokland, New Zealand. ' BOARD AND REiSH)ENCB. .■ A Good Table kept, lofty and well-ventilated Bedrooms, Plunge and Shower Baths, and every oonvenlenoe to ensure the comfort at boarder* and visitors. Terms, SI per week. M. MASON, Proprietress. WORKING MEN. -Bost value in town in Boots and Shoes. See for yourselves. —At the Economy Boot Shops (own make), Grey and Victoria streets. A NTON HOBOLTH, DECEASED. It is requested that Accounts against this Estate bo sent in to the undersigned or to Messrs Hill and Mahony, solicitors; Shortland-sCreet and all money owing to the said Estate be paid in like manner on or before the; 28th February instant. > / , JAMES CORLEY. Executor. Hobßon-Btreet. February 4,1885. j X AAA-E FALKNER, UmbrelW O,VU" Maker, recently in Victoria street, his taken over tho business of the late Wm. Tennant, 282, Queen street. i WO R IS BT All children suffer from them. If suspeoted, ask for the Certain Cure. SHARLAND'S WORM POWDERS, lspaoket Apothecaries' Hal opposite Post-office. ' ILLIAMS'S Patent Mixture for Corns, Pilos, Fistula, Sprains, eto., is an. unfailing'romedy, testified to by many1 trust worthy persona. Price, 2s 6d per bottle.—H. O. Williams, at Mr Kennerley'B, Hobson-street, Auckland. [ H V WEAR SLOPS)!! —Our 50s Suits made to measure In 6 hours, — WOOLLAMS, Ready-money Tailor, BvfT<*ntmm Wojipq. font of Grey-street. ■ ( i s M-ivitLA.ua.ia (JUUJBi, — instantaneons. X Relief-ODONTALGIO.-l8 per botUe.- W. O. BHARLAND. opposite Post-offloe. OMPARE OUR PRICES WITH those of any Other Tailor in Auckland ; yon wili then see the:benefit of paying Ready Money—WOOLLaMS, Ready-monfey Tailor, Sydenham Hotel, footpf Qrey-street. ' (registered) isthe best \J known reinody for Extracting Hard Corns and Bunions; one trial convinces the most sceptical; Is <sd.—O. W. Goodson, Agent. DR ARNOLD'S PENNY ROYAL AND STEEL PILLS.-The most popular medicine of the day. Price, Zs 6d a box.—Colo nial Agent F. C. Sbablano, opposite the Post offloe X> OSELINE fob thk HAIR —This ele- JlXi gant preparation completely eolipass every article of a shnilar kind now before the public. Price, Is 6d a bottle.—Srabland, Apothecaries 'Hall. : . ■ ,■■ X>ELIEF from Cough in Ten Minutes.— £\) SHAKLAND'B CHERRY PECTORAL, Price, 3s 6d and is Bd,—F. O. ahartond, opposite th Post-offlce. BATS! RATS! RATS!—Use SHARLAND'S PHOSPHOR PASTE, Rats eat it greedily, and die; no smell. Price. One Shilling a Bottle, g. C. SWawt.akd, opposite Post-offloe. , J- G. H B NDB R8 O N'B c CHERRY PECTORAL, is Bd,:Ss6d, Is 6d per bottle. To beihad only at Medical Hall. Ponsonby. opposite Three Lamps, mo THE ELECTORS OF THE AUCK- X LAND HARBOUB BOARD. Gehtlembn,— I am again a Candidate for a Beat at the Auckland Harbour Board, and reßpoctfiilly solioit a renewal of your confidence. I am, Gentlemen, Yours reapectf nlly, JOHN LAMB. FULMAN'S PHOTO. ROOMS.— Tourists and others having expressed dis appointment in not seeing our Photo. Views of the Hot Lake District, Bush and Fern Studies, etc, before purchasing elsewhere are invited to inspect our large Series of the same. The flmjtt collection of Maori Portraits In New Zealand. N.B. — Instantaneous Portraiture to all Kb branches. Enamelling done jor tho Trade and Amateurs on reasr^a"blo terms.—Shortland-st,, Auckland. T\yf •' MURCHIE, Tailor, who leaye* IWLe for England on the stft March, Requests that all aooonntt against Urn be sent Is, and. that^oiitotandirwaoooi»teowlß|[b(WJ4 «}.



Amusements. ABBOTT'S OPERA HOUSE. WARD-VERNON SEASON. TO-NIGHT! (Saturday) TO-NIGHT I JuAST NIGHT ,; Of tho Most Successful Play of the Age, '■' FORGET ME NOT!- * LAST NIGHT OF MISS GENEVIEVE WARD ,■ » In her Marvellous Creation of the Character Stephanie. Marquisb de'Mohhivabt. LAST'NIGHT OF MR W. H. VERNON As Sir Horace Welby, Uio Engllßh Baronet. MONDAY, Feb. 9, First Time in Auokland of the Sparkling Historical Comody, = THE QUKKN'3 FAVOURITE, ' " Written expressly by Sydnoy Grundy, Esq.i for Miss Ward and Mr Vernon. . ,',, FREE ADMISSIONS.—During Miss Ward's Season the Free Lias will bo entirely stooped, with the exception of the Metnbers of the Press. Admission—Dress Circle and Orchestra Stalls, t ss: Stalls, 3s; PIT, ONE SHILLING. Doors open, 7.15: overture, 8 o'clock. Carriages at 10.20. Leader of Orohcßtra, Mr Weinbebq. Business Manager for Miss Ward, Sgr. Agratl Advance Agent, LIDDY. T>UTCHERS' PICNIC. PROGRAMME OP SPORTS, \, To take place at the TAMAKI on Uth FEBRUARY. , Handicapper, W. 8. Fagan. Starter, J. FOBS. Judge, Edwd. Wood. '■• ,; « Ist Race-rMOyds Handicap ... . ■ • ' 2nd Raoe—3ooyds Handicap for Boys under 17 ■ . years ■ ■ ■ •■'•.' 3rd Race-100yds Sack Race - 4th Race-llOyds Handicap Sth Race—2soyds Handicap—Master Butchers only i 6th Raca—l Mile Walking Handicap • 7th Race—lsoyds Throe-Legged Race : Bth Race—2ooyds Hurdle Raoe 9th Race—l Mile Handicap 10th Race-Tug-of-War—Married ~v. Single, Entries and Prizes to be declared on the Course. S. LUSH, Sec Sports Con.' " For Sal*. FOR SALE, No. 1 Rudge Bicycle,' Winch, with cradlesprineand lamp —For' full particulars by letter to " Wheelman," core of Stab Office. -' ■■ ' FOR SALE, a good profitable Business in full working order.—For particulars j apply ThOB. Slater, City Market. LANDS FOR SALE-On Cash or Deferred Payments, or will Lease with Purchasing Clauso in lots of 25 to 1000 acres. Bay of Plenty District.—Guy Trenchard, 83, Queen-street. ■'. OR SALE, new, faithfully-built .5 roomed House, wash-house,tank. Sea— Apply W. Dowden, Auctioneer, or F. J. Paten) Victoria Avenue, Bden Terrace. %. f FOR SALE, Buggies, as follows:—1 \ Telescope (howled), 2 Single Seat! (hooded), 1 Turnover Seat; also, Waggons, Spibi* Carts, etc.; several Sets of good Second-hand Buggy Harness.—Apply Thames Carriage and Drajr Factory, VlctorLmtroet. : ," • TjIOR SALE, two now 4-roomed Houses, X? Honnoll street. Freeman's Bay; four new 4 loomed Houses, Howe-street; one new House; Colling wood street; one new House. Beresford stroet; one 8-roomod House. _ Hecbu»l-£tMMt- Terms.—Antonio M~-" —~ •■;.■■.--.' "ITIOIt SALE OU HIRE, Winding Engine Jj (7 inch Cylinder), in good working order, "* -Apply to R. H. Yeoman, Albert Boiler Works , Albcrt-atreeL _ A NNEXATION.—I have three level J\. grassed Allotments, eaoh 50 x 160, only 10 mlnutOß from Queon-Btreet; just tho spot lor any delicate or healthy family, and only 22s 6d per foot; J cash, balance without interest fill November next—Apply to J. R. Randerson. Before going to j > SAMOA, build in brick or concrete on well situated Allotment, Wellesley - street East, being a corner, and near the Government sohool; 50years'leasehoia, only £30ground rent. Large prospective value, and leave the family safefromflro. Price, £100. if sold at once; dont neglect this good.opportunity.—J. R. Randersoa OR SALE, City Property—grand new House, containing 8 rooms, largo and lofty bath; water laid on, and every convenience; allotment 40 x 100 ; pleasant situation. Price. only £510.—Further particulars on application to J. R. Randerson. Auctioneer, Qaeen-Btreet. ° FOR SALE, near Mangare mountain, Grand Property of H Acres Rioh Vol canic Land, with good new Dwelling of 6 rooms; extensive view.—For price and terms, apply W. and J. Frater, Land Agents, Queen-street. Tp O R S A L E] GENTLEMAN'S RESUJENCE, eight rooms, every convenience, drawing-room, dining-room, four bedrooms, bath-room, kitchen, wash-house, and dairy; drained and planted with about 300 frnit trees in full bearing; situated In ABGyiit btrebt, Ponsonby ; large vinery, SO x 20, yield ing a large amount of fruit. This property is conveniently situated, for tramways,'buses, and {or bathing, fishing, and boating. The property oould be re subdivided and made a paying concern by so doing. Site of ground, 232 x 650. Price, £1,700. Terms can be arranged. Apply WILLIAM GULLIVER,, QUEEN-STREET, ; TjV O R S A L B, GENTLEMAN'S RESIDENCE, 2 miles from Auokland, containing 10 rooms, In a most healthy and picturesque situation, near- Ball way Station, and within two minutes of main road. Omnibuses passing frequently. To be sold with 3 or 9 aores of well laid out grounds, subdivided into paddocks, garden, and orchard. There are over AM of the choicest fruit trees in 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 and readily sold at a handsome profit. There ore stable*. coach-honse, and concrete cistern of great capacity, and everything In first-class order. This property hag never Before been offered for sale. Cards to view. ■•■ . W.L. MITCHELL, Estate Agent , Coombes's Arcade, Queen-street. ■ ptOUSINS AND ATKIN have cm Bale \j several Second-hand Buggies, Phaetons, and Dog Carts, light, and suitame lot summer use. . .. FOR SALE, real good spring-cart Horse, guaranteed staunch-and quiet- Apply to A. and R. Eaton, Commerce-street,- SUBURBAN ALLOTMENTS. — For Private Sale, Sight Allotments fronting the Richmond Avenue; price required, 40a the foot-Alfred Bupkland. miNSMITH'S and Plumber's Bnsinesa J_ for Sale, Bituate in a prosperous township; capital opening for an industrious man with a little money.—Apply to E. Porter & Co., Iron* mongers, Auckland. ' I~IiOR SALE, New Carriages, First-class } Ladies' Pheetoa, Dog -Cartmedlum-size Delivery Cart, and Strong Station Waggon.—W and E. Beaton. CoaohbuUders, Wakefleld-strect' TY~~E V 6" N P O R T. FOR SALE-Cboice Allotments situated o* the VauzhaU Road, with, magnificent view, good frontage, and within easy distance of steamer. Price very low: terras easy. — For full particulars apply to Lllowall Bros;, House and Land Agents, Poßt-offlco Store, Uevonport. ■OESIDENCE, PARNELL] FOR SALE, the comfortable Residence, the property of J. M. DargavilleiSsQ.', well Bltnatod at corner of York-street, Bradford-street, and Salisbury-street. There are 13 Rooms, consist* ing of very lareo Drawing-room, Dining-room, Nursery, best Bedroom, etc, with all con veniences; splendid view over theharbour. The Grounds contain about One Acre, tastefully laid out with flowers and shrubs. Good Tenaie Ground, in capital order, . Apply to SAMUEL COCHRANE AND SON, .; . i . , i •;< ■ ■ AnpUoneers. "PATTERNS OF OUR 60s SUITS, X with full directions for self-measurement, sent post free to all parts. — WOOLLAMB, Ready-money Tailor, Sydenham House, foot of Grey-street. ..' . MR C. DUDLEY, Violinist, isopenfor engagement to attend Weekly Dances. Weddingß, Private Parties. &o Terms inode£ ate.—Address Lorne-Btreet, three doors!' from Victoria-street East, UCKLAND PIONEER HAM AND BEEF DEPOT.-HaM, Beet Tongue, Brawn, and Gorman Sausage by the lb. Luncheon and Suppers, Ham, Beef, nnd Tongue Sandwiches, Salads, Tea and Coffee,. Sand wiches, &0,, prepared for picnics and parties. Northern General Commission Agency, Registry for Mol<? and Female Labour; no charge unless engagement made. Commissions done at the lowest rates. — WoUeeloy-street. opposite St. Matthew's Church. ■ • GIPENCER'S NEW GUIDE TO ThT6 \J HOT SPRINGS and Lake District ran. ftisely Illustrated with Photographs, Prco. 3e. To behadofaUbookgßUera. "* T"~ HE MAGIC CLEANBEH.-Everybody should try this wonderful discovery in Soap and saving of labour. By using Wabnock Bros.' Extract op Soap -60 per cent, of the labour may ba sa,vod. It gives the clothes a wonderfql whiteness that cannot be equalled. A groat saving to laundresses, etc Sold by all Storekeepers. ~ JT s; Led ge r; GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, BUNTER.BTREBT, ..scr. ■, f