The Auckland Evening Star.

VOL. XXYL-Np. 246

AUCKLAND, N.Z., FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23, 1885

PRICE—ONE PENNY.



j "^~~ -pAGIFIC MAIL STEAM -1 )| J^^ SHIP COMPANY. -j *'"i*^ K BANCI6CO SERVICE, mm holding Return Tickots or I,ay- PCu arc requested to take notice that 3 I* l wi )i ceaso running on tho 10 h I " sttZ r nMt and to luuko use of their tickets 3 *- —r"~ rrywilFl('!' MAIL STEAM jfl^i £ SHIP CO. WS^^TOPAfISKNt^i^tiKSIROUS JjflHpffli OF AVOIDING TIIEJIKAT ! OF THlli UKD MCA. ■ A!?,?4d BOWTK TO GRICAT BRITAIN, jvaiW^HouaH amkuica. I qtMiner. Tuns. Sailing to Sailing to sW"1 ' fiydnoy; 'Frlsoo. i —— ISBS. I Onorabout 1835. gg^a^ ; no- 10 ll h» nnrivalled Atlantic Stoam^hip Lin.is of I [%S, Inman, White Star, or other com. ■ destined to any part of the United saw or the provinces procure their railroad - hMrt^™™*™*a™ ar° «Uow? rt 3501b? "I | %sJ Franotooo. and 2601bs -'Over •' jV free of chame. W THROUGH FAUE TO LONDON. mpT-CLASS third CLASS iii« 3 9 md opvrnrds, according to the seloction to be j Sf-TT-ardß, railway maps, and guide books. ■ Sni all routes to any point in tho United I Emir t» had on application. i vtaasten prooaeding eastward can conneot JSKers of thei Pacific 11 ail S S. Co. , j iJjrinjporta in China and Japan for San Fran, A 'Swlil Through Bills of Lading issued on \ TiJ SbiPPod for New York, Boston, &c, 1 Sbr rail or via Panama, by Pacific Moll I a a fo.'? steaniors. ' «„ Shipping Orders will bo issued after 1 p.m. ; "^ a iij before the sailing of steamers for I 'ftjrafes o* wwgo and freight, and all other l> W^, a C A IMPBSLL&CO.,A K ont O , liwer Queen-street and Shortland-atroet 1 ~Z^r*m TTNION STEAMSHIP j IK2*l COMPANY OF NEW ■ |fe^S% ZEALAND a^MITKD). : l[ TIME TABLE.—October. TjR TARANAKX NKLSON. PICTON, WEL -1 IMOTON, LYTTELTON, AND WEST ] QQAST PORTS [from Manukau). j "sieamor. | Lste of Sailing. | } FomroT TTnea., 27.10 a.m. I 810 a.m I p£ M nalTueg. l Nov l 3, 4 P-m._j_2 y-m. /•'iri3BOIWB7NAPTKR"TWELLINGTON', : UTIKLTON, AND PORT CHALMERS (from Aucklandl. I MjlßOOVA^Thurs., 29, noon I — I Ijbawira I Thnrs., Nov. 5. noon | _ — "TORIffILBOURyE (Via Blufj)7 I "MiBO'MA' I Taiiri, 29, noon | — 1 'tiiwißi I Thurs.. Nov. 5. noon I - I '08113 at Hobart. I "" FOR 9 yI)NEY- I jfinußiPA IWed.. Nov. 4,Sp.m. I — 'H)B"OI3BORNffi. NAPIKR, AND WEL LINGTON. I Si I ITUOB., Nov. 3, 5 p.m. j — FOB SUVA AND LEVUKA. I iuwATA I Hon., Nov. 16,5 p.m. I — \ FOR GRBYMOUTH. ""_ J Qatt | Tuesday, S7. 2 p.m. ] — FOR RUSSKLL," SsurnxoiA I Mod,, 20,5 p.m^ i _ — ureo must ha booked and alongside TWO TK3 before advertised tim 3of departure. r.ssra Tickets must bo taken at the Com jas'iOfflM. Arilland Branch, corner of Gudou and Jtjtaa-streeLi. !^Sfe^^ Unfleroontract with tho New V-MKai "°'-'tti '''"103 Goveniroant (or slit) conv6y.incti of IVleiUb. TtoMowlnß £^«amshlps belonging to thf irJaUGo. and tho Pacific Co. will leav-. ■TOTind MELBDURNiC on tho under iiltaddsteStarLONDOX. via ADELAIDE -iIGO,GARCIA (fci iteonier's option), BUE2 i-OAHJtai- »„„.„ FfO.'ii Fi-om wmw' 3>-dnay. Melbourne. lumui OctoboFsi TOctob6F3i) ftzai,..,,, November 7 I November 13 tanui..... Nov. 21 November 27 Imu.; „ Decembers Decemuerll C1iM08iz0...... DeoemberlO necembcr2o "-Aid'fortnightly thereafter. ™gh fares to London, £22 to £75. hsamra secure special advantages by Wiltg through from New Zoaland, fares n ranandSccond-cltt'a being the eamo aa from ■ iffitnlii. Second-class passengers by Orient ■ jtaamer are provided with saloon passages to •1 PAB3ABSS KKOM LOKDON.-Special ?iiciU- J WiSbried (or brlnKlng out Friends and Kola la »wbrjn-pa7nient o! tno postage money here 4 BraCuL KKTORN TICKETS, avdlablo lor | llimtiuL Usiied at the following rates t i Hf8t8«loon _ _ „ filU I Saloon .. 7T I fAEOKLSBOOKKDTHROUGHto LONDON I ll Wnjed Ratee. 1 nt Inrther partlonlara. apply to ' UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY W NEW ZEALAND (Limited), iji Agents In New Zoalaad. I Al QTEAM TO LONDON. 'I Wy^PBNINSULAR & ORIENTAL I £WM£ STEAM NAVIGATION ■ : COMPANY. ! K« LONDON DIREOT i -^.-ILji'.' (Via Colombo.) I Bte»mer Loave Lenvt; Mol -9 " Sydney. | bourne. m ~~ ~~ IM. \M. II ft*-" Oct-3° Nov-5 iff 1" Nov. 13 Nbv. 19 I 1*"..;.. Nov. 27 Deo. 3 B Deo 11 I)cc L l7 I pl^ "fnceforward every alternate wook. ■i wiK.B?'3 and oarßO booked to London, Man n Sll^' "gypt, India, China, and Japan at m 'JKnte rates. m .C™ licll ets Issued both to flrat and Beoond -I ,SJS !en|ferß at oapeclnliy low rates. Cheap m g™ fcomfaodatlon can be obtained in this I fa"* 6" b°oked at Aucklund at same rates i »or Melbourne. 1 "HUpMticulara apply to 19 IS o*.. j CRUICKSHANK & CO., j -IHgggjfawt, Auckland. Agenta. i jfiU. QTEAM TO THAMES, j O Oonnpctins? with RIVER ; I™^BTEAM«JiS for STIRLING ' SUVti TKKAURT, VVAIHI, AND TE 5 »U?nA Q DI,^?iKLDS' MORRINSVILLE. : . TIME i'AKLK. - B.&..EOTOMAHANA, P. 3, ENTERPRISE No. 2, ;I — ——JgOM AUCKLAND. H Ffflw LRWQMAnAHA. I ENTBKPHIBg. I I*sL S!l^ tOP°Pn fW evening !.-,| —-^_«u.jo afternoon | — •>— —-fVtiOil THAMBB. p-——L^OTOMAHANA. | ENTKHPRIBB. f| «1 7 morning *~T — SiJIJJ^ morning I 7.30 evening 01/611 for iiotomnhannTwithia ■ CS?'?"l64 tia-« o« leaving. "•S^R Uvoeßtask Sblpping- Carr^nß- or ■ —___ gKO. FRA3ICR. Agent S, COKOMANUEL. mm THoMAS SCOTT, MASTER. . TIME TABLE. OctoWlona! LoaveoCoromtuiaeli wm- October. tlll Way, 2|, 2d m "a^rtiay. 21, 8 a.m. s^l 7,2H2 n Monday, 20,12 noon Wo!nesflas-.JB, 12 nron ■C*KspmwlMo i, ji,r,O!l»l3'">n'--o'i pormltttaß. "ftKat^ 1" carrying!, ordis w"Ui?hab 6X d 'fdihom S^lpFiag Note. ''Wire OWI-«-hour of advertised time d? P»«elsmaßtbo prepaid on Board. |J —sLi_HJ^l^ 1)LKY. Manacer. Waiuku and one- P&nKv VAv,r,HUNOA STEAM CO. (LIMITKD). rf'WWTABLE- a . S .^;~ X - AUi ti^'tOrrtn October. Sr?"i»7 6n **■ Maluku. »(', T5 21-Hn.turday, 10 a.m. » XM-;«80?m m' 26-Monday, 11.80 a.m. I'hwil «»■ 28-Weri.. 12 30 p in. «a- m< 1.30 p.m. 1--1 3.30 p.m. ■ ijli°« tavnw Bi r?"n:*.ncn3 permitd.ig. ►s^ißAffi«m^,rore d'-livery of goods? ffc|anKßH OWNi Mar.auii'.g Director. I * Kentish HCTte'T,, ■■'Sot' A*. WAIUKU. , : I; and every comfort. ; «08, J BED(}\VICK, Proprietor.



j-CKA. rTIII.E NEW ZEALANI UNEPINQ COMPANY' R. M. 8. TONGA RIR O, FOR LONDON DIRECT. from 6 f.^Y'T 1^ T-°1 TO! wi!l b0 pTJiUcapplyt °" "Sth "ISt- FOV tre'Kht ° THE NKW ZEALAND SHIPPING CO (LJMITKD), Agents. J.TKA, 1J 1 XCURSION T( rf^SS^. -H/J VYAIWERA. CLANSMAN Will leave tho Quccn-stroct Wharf at 2 p m sharp on SATURDAY next, tho 2ltli instant leaving Waiwora at 7 a m. oa MONDAY. Beturn Tickets, 12a Gd. Breakfast on board. jSmT "gHAwT BAVILL, AND "wfij-U^^- ALfiION COMPANY "^"^^^^ (lilMITID). MONTHLY LINK OF FAST PASSENGER STEAMERS BETWEEN ALL FORTH OB NEW SKALAND AND LONDON. The following poworful new Btoel-buill i.'.S'J'.yS'S are al'P°'»ted to loave for LONDON DIRECT as follows:— (FlnaljDort as arranned.) "M A . 1~ Steamer. |§-|||| Commander.! Da ppra rt n f ro Do" Arawa ..[5200;:!500 J. Stewart Octobfir2l T , i Auckland lonio .. 1175:1^3000 J. Cameron Novemborai Coptic ..|1307 2300 W. H. Kidloy Deoembcr in Tatnui .. J5200 3500 U.J. Barlow Jan. IG, ISSC _ The abovo will bo supplcmontod by the follow ing and other first-class SAILING (SHIPS! *«?&* || Claas. Commander. ™S? n g! Crusador .. 1058 100 Al W. Scotland October The Underelenod are empowered to grant pa^nges from London to New Zoiilund, pay mom for which has been guaranteed in th« eolouy 3— L. D. NATHAN & CO. CRUICKSHANK & CO. _ _ A. HKATHKR. omHE NEW ZEA -r"f £ "f LAND SHIPPING COM fiti j1 l r jp '4 PANY'S ROYAL MAIL ff^i^;U L'po^\\ UNE OF STEAMERB S, lUj. L-i (under Contract with the '*""^ \ Now Zoaland Government) Will be despatched with Her Majesty's Mulls as under for LONDON, Tie Rio de Janolro and Madoir* i— Stoairew. Tong.'u^P^l Date. I I I 1885 Tonoariro_..._l 1, 163 Auckland ! October 25 A0KAN0i...... 4.163 7.„ NOV. 22 IIMUTAKi i,d A b ! ™. w Dec. 20 itUAHKHU 4.165 1 °°"5 Jan. 17, 86 ICaikouka 4.474J ( raugta Feb. 14 And thoncoforward every fourth Sunday. Ttio above are all uowsteticarii, built specially ior (hti trade, and commandod ity men of great experience. The length of the passage by the Company's ■learners averages undor 10 dayß. Paflflngo money! Saloon, from 60 guineas apwards; tiecond cabin, 40 guineas j Bteorago, 'rom 18 guineas'. For freighter passago apply to THE UiCAD OFFICES, CHRISTCHURCH. Or to tho Branches and Ago&ta of the Company '.hroughout the Colony. ~f •-!_."" CJTEAM tCTTHE SOUTH ; 11,.:'4 iH :|a k5 SEA ISLANDS. ' ' - ''' \ Thonows.s. '•iiiiiSs^A ' JANET NICOLL, ! I 752 tons rcßistor. Cupt. Ilatton I (un''er contract with tho New J Zoaland Hovurmuont), will leave Auckland for Tonga, Vavau, Samoa, nod Tahiti im FRIDAY, Ouiober 30ih, aud ovury second monih thereiiTier, conni-cting at Tahiti with Bteamor Raiatcu for San Francisco. Superior accommodation for llrdt und second class passcrt'ord. The round voyage from Auckland (calling at Tonga, Vavau, Snmmi. Tahiti. Kalivton, anil Rarotongu) occupies about 10 days, nml oirors a favourable opportunity to thosff desirous of avoiding tho winter hovo, or of visiting tha beautilul islands touched at. Tioicots ifsuod for th« round trip. Kor freight or passage, and all particulars, upplj to D£)VALD & kdknbOROUGH, No. SO, Queen-street. ' " TtTORTHERN 't__ ™ .LN BHIP CO. (LIMITED). ;^ M y% Tiub Tadlh.-October. \i£— £l^nA (Weather and other Cirotun {j atanooa Permitting). ij FROM QUEEN-STREET ' ' WHARF. TO THK HOT LAKES. TERRACES, AND GKYSKKS (VIA TAURANGA). THK QUIOKKST. CHKAPKBT, AND EABIKST ROUTK. Touristß can avoid the tedious and rougn overland journoy by teklng passago In the Northern Steamship Company's now and fast (toamers Clansman and Wellington, which loave Auckland alternately ovory Monday and Thursday, at 7 p.n.., arrivlni? at 'lauvanga at H Volock on tho following morn ng, when a Coach mder mail contract leaves immediately aftor srookfast foi tne Hot I^Kes. passing through tho Veeey Stowart Settlement, arriving at Ohinemutu at 1 p.m. same d&y. FOR TAURANGA XnD BAY OF PLENTY POUTS. 3TKAMEB. I DATE PIT aAILIMQ. Glonelg I Monday. 26. 5 p.m. Blennlc I Tl'ursday, 21), 5 p.m. i connects at Tauranga tor Opotlki DotKlua and Bivr sf ilenty Ports overy ; Tueeduy. tfOB RUSBKLI,. WHANOABOA, ANI)_MONBONnI. Clansman ""l Monday, 26, 7 V.m. Foil MBitcmtY ii\Y. Argylo | I^rlday. '-'377 p.m. 'obßbui Ba"krikb, Tryphena, Port Fitz roy. Arm Blind Bay : Arptylc I Evory Thursday, 3 a.m. foK~WHA»3AnBI. VTHANOAMSa HKADB. AND MANQAPAI. M-ici«rcKor I ffivory Tuesday, 8 v.m. ="1B" ' WriANOAKBI." WriANOAHKI HEAUd, AND PAKUA 2i'>Y. MiiCgrosor I Ji'very Friday, 8 p.m B-OIJ WHANQAHM AND WHANGARKI HEADS (OarryinK Daflaeagers and cargo for \V alpu). A Ooaoh meeta the stcamor on arrival to oon voy pij.'ssengi'ra to \Vah>u. MacgregoT I Friday, 23, 8 P.m. (Henelg I Friday, 23,11 p.m. MacgrcKor I Tuesday, 27, 8 p.m. Muc2m?or Iriday, 30, 8 o.in. Kbi" IJVlday, ao^llp^i. . K'-iOU VVHANQABBI TO AUCHLAND (From Railway Wharf). Glenolg I Saturday. 24, 2 p.m. MaogroKor Monday 28,12 roon Maclrcßor I Thursday. 28. 2 p.m. Clansman I Saturday. 31. 2p m. " ~¥i;i)M manukau. Fon Waitara and New PI, | Yl^g^TH. Gttlrlooh (aB por advurt7BßuiOTft) t "n., v 0 mu =t be booked and ahmaido 11-.c ve^aol by i p.m. prompt. None will bo rocalvod i-lSfATckets must be takon at the Com !..•. i'-'-s Office. 67, Hnouii-stracit. Auokland. ~L^i:"T TT"OH WAITAKA AND e'lS>^V P NEW PLYMOUTH. 1 *I^>W?STCnS Tho fina R.s GaIRLOCH will VlJ\yA'lVV>«*^lcave OnnhnnKa Wharf as above taja&aswftM"** (u-i-ather and other clrcum f „, a n P rmit.tii,Ki on MONDAY. October 26th, at on, p.m The PMWniWt accommodation is fmaurnawed—Northorn Steamship Company ABQklßnd i dr. A. Bamea, Onehnnga. s^S!^. S« S. WAIT AX I, tons foglater, 420 b.r,, will b o despatched ro WH M AN^iT^3 A^ B^f 8' TIME TABLE1 FOR OCTOBER From Woanoabbii Monday. 2G.9.?.0a.m. Thursday. 29,10 am. Leaving Auckland every Tuesday aud Friday "cl'tko1-received >t Qneen-street Whatf unti! 4 P AmCOACn meete tho 3t,.an.er at Marßden



jy S. C A M B I E, COLLECTOR. HOUSE. LAND, AND COM OTsCoa?* 31> N- z- INBUtt If you Want to Buy a House go to him If you Want to Soli a Houao go to him If you Want to Kent a House go to him If you Want your Ronts Colleoted (to to him It you Wont Your Accounts Collected give them to him. Soveral Houses on hand for Sale or to Let. W'ARNOCK BROTHERS, „,. _. Kstablishod 1862.1 SOAP AND CANDLE MANUFACTURERS, COX'S CRKJCK, AUCKLAND, Mivnufacturors o! tho Celebrated, Krtraot of Soap, Disinfectant Powdora, First Prizo Yellow, Bluo Mottled, Doublo Crown, Economic, and Household, Carhollo, and other Medicinal and Toilot Soaps.mado from tho purost of Tallowß, Sen. OffloOß- DURHAM-STREET, Auckland. N.E.-Casn Purohassira of Tahow, Woo Snsepflgma. and Hnnn'. |> U T V ti _ 14 A N~D U~O^ FOHT-ST. AND QUKEN-BT VVHiKr, STEVEDORES, REOEIVINO AND FORWARDING AGENTS, BXORKD 4NP DUMPED TOU BHIFICBNT, BALLAST BUfFLIKD. Q A M. WHITE, FENCER AND CONTRACTOR, Having Removed to Markot Yard, Is prepared to take Orders for all kliulu of Fencing, at lowest possible prices. Contracts taken also for Shing ling and Draining. Men used to tho work. Also, on sale, in large or small quantities, Purlri Posts; Kauri Palings 9a; White Pine, 8s 6dj all kinds of Italia; VViokot Gates, 9sj Mill Wrought Wlckot Gates, Us; Shingles; Drain .Pipes and Tllos; Closota (complete), for HI; Boxes, only Ss; Scaffold Poles; fine Flaa Pole* lOseaoh. • ' SAM. W H I T B, CONTRACTOR, Market Yabm Quoin-street Entrance. Telephone No. 338. JOHN SOPP ET, HOUSE, LAND, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, No. 8, QUEEN-BTREET, ALSO. SOLE AGENT FOB MESSRS DICKESON AND BURNETT'S OKLEDBATKD .MGAICUAWAHIA PALE ALE, In Bulk and Bottle. rTIHORNTON, SMITH, AND FIRTH HAVE ON SAIE MAT AM ATA HONKY, Pure White Clover, First Prizo. MATAMATA CLOVER HAY. Pressed iv 1001b. bales. 75, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. /GROUND LIMB GROUND LIMB FORSALK. SOUTH GATE'S MAUUKANGI HYDRAULIC GROUND ROCHE LIME. In any quantity, for Concreto Paths, Floors, Collars, So. Next to stono flagging is un lvalleii for durability and hard Bottlng qualities, bor tanks and other wet work, it is a m-st-class material. KEANE, SOLE AGENT, CUSTOMS-STREET. TlDff AED BAR T L B V , ARCHITECT, STICHBURY'S BUILDINGS. QUEEN-STREET. O E M O V A L NOTICE. O. WESTPFAUL BOOTMAKER. Has removed to 2 8, QUEEN- STR EE T (Next to Shuldcrs aud Son's, Drapers, and opposite MoArthurand Co'.s) CHEAP TIMBER ! Cheap Timuer ! Chkai1 Timukr I And all other kinds of Building Material can be purchased at prices to meet tho times at 1). Goldiks Mills, Lower Albert and Littlo Qnoon stroots. BnildinßS orected uron Deferred Paymonts. Tonns most advantaeeoua to oustonicra. fTN^PN OIL, SOAP, AND OANDLJ U CO.MPAiTY (LIinTEDI. MANUFACTURKiia Of STKARIKH CANDLES, COMMON LSD TOILET BOAPS, LUBRICATING AND OTHJSR OILJi WORKS—ST. ANN'S BRIDQE. PENROB* ■WAItKIIOUsrc AND OFKICBB--LOWKR AJ.IIICIiTST., iUOKLARD, ')«** Pnr«haa«»-« ** 'V»B«» R~~ ICH AR D ONY ON. Licensed Cus-roM-nousK Agent, SIIU'I'INO AND FOKWARPINO AQENT. Office NORTH SHORE FERRY TEE. No 19 JAMES STEWART ASTLEY HUNTER M. Inst. C.E. Asso. M. Inst. C.E. QTEWART AND TTUNTER, CIVI HNGINEERS, ARCUITFCTB, AND AUTHORISED SURVEYORS, BHORTLAND-3TREKT, AUCKLAND. THE PUBLIC TRUST OFFICE OF NEW ZEALAND. The Public Trußtee may bo nominated Executor under the Will of a Testator, or Trustee under a Marriage or other settlement. No charge is made upon the deposit for safe custody of any Will by which the Public Trustoo Is appointed Executor. Prosont Trußtoos. Exeoutors, or Administra tors may. If approved, relieve themselves of future responsibility by transferring trusts to the Public Trustee. Henco, Trußtoos roßidlnß In England, Amorioa, and elsewhere, holding moneys for the benefit of persons who hove emigrated to Now Zealand, may not only relievo thomsolvoa of responsibility, but, a3 tho rate of Interestobtalnablo In Now Zoaland oxoeeda tho Snglißh rate, will greatly augment tho Income of tho beneficiaries by so doing. The Stato glvea an absoluto guarantee agalnat lobb of undß by the fraud or dishonosty of its ralloers. Tho Publlo Trustee holds large sums of money for investment on roal soourity at current rates of intoront. Applications for advance on first mortgage will bo received at tho various agen cies, whoro all further particulars may be ob talned. HAMERTON, Publlo Troßtes. E. P. Watkis, Agont. /-^O TO BATH U to ROTH'S PUBLIC HOT, COLD, AND UHOWKR BATHS, Victoria- street Eabi. Dhar B e-ONB! SHILLING. Open al' week aw Upr a™, and supplied with every conyen lone* Turlis.li towels, iicsli and hair brunliou. oombs, rcapiratorG, soupa. &c Select Batty wwiis (private) for I,oill«a «very d«F, at J Lcmrß, with fomalo nttendftuot, Ono Uhiiling nnil Bixpe .ca. PlCBBfl note tho nddress-Vlctorlc ■tract Bast, above Ibe Greyhound Hotel, .ami next the Chca^ Bedding c.«d f FuraUurs M«f> ILLiAMI' H O M A a, Corner of Lome and Vlotoria-streeta, Auckland East, MONUMENTAL. MAttBLE, AND GENERAL ARCHITECTURAL SCULPTOR AND CARVER. Inscriptions Accurate and Beautiful. Monuments, Tombs, Headstones, and every description of! Stone Work at the Lowest pos sible Prices for Town and Country. p /JThob. J\ M.arbutt.l / ) MARUTACTDBBR O» I CORN BROO_MS, *i%U B\ ! nui>»{aTpTi}MA«K. * I TELEPHONE KO—C3. [ rjIUR XI S H BATHS, A UPPER QUEEN-STREjCT, Near the Queen's Hotel. This well-ventilated establishment Is Open Dallyfrom9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and on Thursdayß %S& I6 or Tuesday and Tbuk* days, from 9 a.m. to 3- t .m.. • nder oharge of an experienced RBIIL , Seor6 tar7. mHAMES CARRIAGE AND DRAY t X FACTORY. ■ JAMES MACKIE, Pbopbietob, VICTORIA-STREET EAST, AUCKLAND. Rmiairs of every description In Wood «nA ' iron deaflyVeouwd on the shortest notice. • fJ&PS rH^S^^au-tlty of I^pj , alscT Ironbark Shafte ana Spokes, Red 3um relenhone No. 308.



W. L E V ■ BOOK BINDKU, PAPER RULER, ACCOUNT BOOK MANUFACTURKR. WYNDHAM-STBKET. MERCHANTS' ACCOUNT BOOKS. Insurance and Mining Register Books Spaolal Kuledand Bound. Mublo, Magazines, Pub!ic Libraries, and Snnrti Sohool Books Well Bound. BAKERS' SPECIAL RULED DAY BOOK Bibles, Prayer and Hymn Books Ho-bnund. BAND AND CHOIR MUSIC BOOKS RULKD. T^T B H_ V B FOR SAL] SEVERAL PRIME LOTS ok1 , WAIKATO POTATOES SHORTLAND-STREET. NOW READY. CONSUMPTION OF THE LUNGS OK DECLINE AND ITS SUCCESSFUL TRKATMKNT. Showing that foruildable disease to bo curabl In all ltH stages, with observations on Cougbe ABthran, Chronlo Bronchitis, &o. BY GEO. THOS. CONGRBVE Of Peckhara, London, S.E. Sixpknok. Post Free, Skvenpenck. Published by UPTON & Co.. Bookßullers, Auckland, N.Z., And may be ordered of any Booksoller. ~~ N. 8.-250.000 BOLD TN ENGLAND CO, HILL _ CO. • Of UPPBR QUERN STREET, Have PURCHASED THK STOCK ANI LEASE OF MESSRS HOLLAND & BUI LKR, of Viotorla-streot, whoro they wll shortly carry on their business. The now promises being much more centrß and commodious, 0.6.11. & Co. will bo bettc ablo to supply orders entrusted to them Iv their numerous customers To any and all of Messrs Holland & Butler' lute patrons, C.G.H. & Co. beg to suite thoy wil do their bost to merit a continuance of thei: favours. As C.G.H. & Co. aro direct Importers o Paporhar.gings, Glass, Mouldings, Whito Lead OHb, Varnislios, &0.. from all the leadin) Knglish und American Manufacturers, they an in a position to do thulr bustneeg at tho vor; Lowcßt Current Ratos. Ageuta for tho Colobra ted Pioneer Rubber Paint, ready for uao. I HEREBY intimate that Messrs C. G Hill & Co. have purchased from mo th. 3tock-in-Tri,4o of Holland & Butler, of Victoria street; and I huvo perfect oonlldonco In aekim or thorn tho patronage of Messrs Holland S Butler's late customers. JNO. L. HOLLAND. THE NEW ZEALAND LAND MORT GAGK CO. (LIMITED). Subscribed Capital C 2,000,000 Paid-up Capital £200,000 Hoad OfDco for tho Colony. New Zealand Insurance Bun dings QCKENSTKEET, AtTOKLAIID. This Company Is propared to negotiate LOANS on Freehold Mortgages throughout the Colon: at current ratos. For Application Forme and further partloulan apply to JAMKS BUTTLK. Hocrotary, Quoen-streut. Auckland^ WH. SKINNER AND SON, • Builders, Carpenters, and Joiners, Vulcan L&ne. Ali Branohes of tho RuildJng Trade executed b] Kxporionood Workman.; Shop Fronts. Offloe Flttljum. Ha. ICTURE FRAME MANUFACTORY AND MUSICAL INSTRUMENT DEPOT 88, VICTORIA-STREET, AUCKLAND (8 doors nbovo Albort-Btroot). T. E. CAREER, Proprietor. SELLING OFF ! SELLING OFF FOR A SHORT TIME ONLY, To make room for Christmas Gooode. Salecommoncod on Saturday, Soptembor 12, Allt hoßeautiful Stook rf Violins. Violin Strings and Fittings. Banjos, OulUirs, Flutes, Flaaeo lets, Drums, Cornet*, Concertinas, Molodianu. Tha Victoria Music Hooks, 6 for sa, during th< Sale only : all numhers in stock. Pictures. Mouldings, Scraps. Jfcc. Wo have tho Largoat nud Cholcost Collection o: Oleographs, Chromos, Lithographs, and all kinds of Pictures in the Colonies, All Kinds of Pictures Framed to Order During tho Sale at Oreatly Roduced Rates. Soo Small Bills for particulars. Note tho Address— T. E. CAR TB R 88, Victoria-street, Auckland, TKACHKR pg Violin, Piano, Flute. &o NEW ZEALAND INSURANCE COMPANY (FIRE AND MARINE). Capital d 0.000.000 Paid-up and Reserve Funds -.. £125,000 Pbotkotion irom FIRE or MARINE LOSS Can be Ejected in this Company, fflf,^nwi fcifT WITH FBOUPTTnTDB AND LIH-RALITY. lAMKS RTJTTI~- »fa»«_CT XT O U B_i~~_~i'fl> G_~N BR A J DECORATIVE ESTABLISHMENT. IS, WYNDHAM-STHBET, U NOTICE OF REMOVAL. J. H_n>__oir, 1b thanking bis -umeroui ollente and the public generally for their par liberal f_vours, has mnoh pleasnre In Intemlnt 1 them that he has Removed to more Kxte—dn Premises (two doom above old shop), where hi trusts tc merit a oonUauanoe of their patronMte, J. HENDERSON, WTNDHAM-BTRKST. U. AR R I V ING EX DORIC PIANO by Mlanon, Haake, Rapoldi, and Ascherborg ENULirfH HARMONIUMS, from _10 CHOICE VIOLINS AND VIOLONCELLOS chosen especinlly for J.H. by an Emlnont English Violinist STRINGS and FITTINGS EARDLEY'3 PITCH PIPES, embracing thi wholo Chromatlo Scalo. Invaluable to Choirmasters Tunors, _o. BOTHER HAM'S CELEBRATED LEVKI WATCHKS, In Gold and Silver ERHARDT'S LEVER WATCHES, with Ohail and Fusee to ensure accuracy of Time-keeping. J, HOWDEN, Qurar-anuuH mHE NEW ZEALAND GOVERNMENT A LIFE INSURANCE ASSOCIATION. This Association Is the Only Ofkick wmoi pohskbses Govkrnmhnt Secukity and prouer to tho public the combined advantages of Mutual Lifk Assukanck Lowest Premiums Inviolable State Guarantee. AMOUNT OF FUNDS. After 15 years' existence the Office has nov Accumulated Funds exceeding Onb Millio: Steklinq. Funds In June, 1875 £1«t96 Funds In June, 1880 £469$ Funds inUHiyOVEri.■ .. £1000,001 Annual Income exceeds .. £245j00( The Association offers the most Liberal Conditions extant Branches to all tho principal Towns in th colony, and Agencies at aU the Money Orde Post offices in the colony. LOANS ON MORTGAGE. The Association is now prepared to invee nait of its Arcunmlatod Funds as LOANS OI MORTGAGE of Freehold Linda in the Colons at MODERATE RATES OF INTEREST, t the extent of half the value of the seourit; ° Applications for Loans of not less than £3501 bo addressed to tho Acting General Managei Wellington. Printed Forms of Application cas he obtalnei st the Head Office, und at tho Offices of th District and Resident Agents. ByOrdCr- D.M.LUCKIE. Acting Genorol Manager, Head Office. Wellington, July, 1885.



S, T7l DUNNE, House, Sicn, and Decora _■_-• tive Pal—tor and Papernanger. Snperior work dono, and prices moderate. Has on Bale, White Lead, Oils, Colours, and cheap Paper ■ hangin.,B. Pictures Framed to order.—Address top of Grey-street. TT J. Ii CD S SJ Hy * CENTRAL "SALE ROOMS. a y IGS, COHIJIBO-STREKT, CIIKISTOnUnOII, :s> AUCTIONEER, L4.ND, FINANCE, AND FARMERS' AGENT. — COMSKINMKNTB PROMPTLY ATTENDED TO. MESSRS E. & A, ISAACS havo much ploisure in informing their clients that Mr HENRY ISAACS (thedr London A«ont and Into Purtnor) 13 on v vleit to Auok land, and will remain for the next ten days. Ho will be ploased to moot any of their patrons who may desire to interview him with reference to making Purch-sus In the Home Markets. E , ~KT O T I C B. My Trade Mark, "AUCKLAND JERATKD WATKR C 0.," haß been Registered, All persons are cautioned against purchasing 3 or using Soda-water Bottles bearing that mark, as they aro my property. GEO. GLEDHILL. mONTINE LIFE ASSURANCE SPECIAL NOTICE. Intending Assurers are Invited to mako them -3 selves acquainted with tho ji IMPROVED SYSTEM OF TONTINE ASSURANCE, Introduced by tho Directors of THE COLONIAL MUTUAL LIFE ASSUR 1 0 ANCIC SOCIETY, LIMITED. AIIS O LUTE TONT IN E. Policies Non-forfeitdble after expiry of Tontino a period, while tho Surrender Value is BUill ' clont to pay the premium. MODIFIED TONTINE. Aftor two yoars mombors can obtain Loans or Cash Surrender Value of such policies. Possessing in theso colonies tho all important advantages of a low ratio of mortality and a _ high rato of intorest on Securely anh Locally Invested Funds, tho Tontine REsun'sof THE 1 COLONIAL MUTUAL cannot fail to compare jj favourably with tlioso of Foreign Companies, P obtained undor loaa favourable clrcumstancea. THE COLONIAL MUTUAL al Ib tho only Colonial ofHco transacting Tontino )r busincHs. and tho iy ONLY OFFICK IN THE WORLD WHICH ISSUHB ■'8 UNCONDITIONAL TONTINE POLICIES. 11 '«■ H. S. H. LYALL, Gonoral Secrotary, N.Z. HERBERT DEVURIL. Rouidont Socrotury. « Ofllcos : Quoonatreot, Auckland, 6 •o J. |_^_tf-__]----t_f-_j—J^f-4—|rq-i_ L° T>IANOS! | JUST I "DIANOS! ,g X I LANDICD. IJL FINEST TONED PIANO 3IN AUCKLAND. — Persons rrqulring rnstrumonts would save >• many pounds by Inspection of our Stock. Instrument!) taken as port p_ymont; balanco c*hli or tlmu paymont. Bbst Vai.uk and Oii_ai"est Srocic in Town. Note the Address- AT WEUB'd OAK HOUSE, HOBSON • ST. (3 doora from Cook-at) N.B. —No other placo of businoss. 'i Vacanoies for Music Pupils. | TCT O B. 8 A h X •*■ At LOWEST Makret Rates I » Rosin, Pitch, and Tar Kerosene, Paint, and Olive 011b Champiou's, Scott's, and Storer's Genuine Whito Load. In wood " Munu Motal and Nails I, Largo Stock of Canvas, various brands Wire Ropo, from IJ inch to i inch Bolt Ropo, Hemp, and Manilla Ropo, all sizes • Patent Windlass (wood), Frills, and Palii Anchors, from Hi cwt. to 10 lbs, Chalnß, from J inch to 1 inch. ? OolEn and Fish OU. D, H. MoK BN Z 11, MBt-KVR-I-. land and Estate Agents. 3AMUF.L VAIDK. [JOHN DOUOIJI.S. ' Vaile k .Douglas (Latb Samuel Vailk 6 house, land, and estate agknts, land and estate auctioneers, , f RKAIj ESTATE VALUATORS, BROKERS UNDER THIS LAND TRANSFER A C T, g SIIORTLAND-STREET (Nkxt the Post-of»iob.) BANKERS! , Bank of Nkw South Wales. (See also our advertißemont in " l*i._ Herald " and "Woekly News.") * MORTGAGES BOUGHT. £500.- Orchard and Farm of 15 acres. Tho orchard comprises 10 acres plur.tod with about 1,(00 choico fruit trecß, all named. The site has been well Holoctod, a small stroam runs through it, and the surrounding scenery is 3 vorygood. Thoro ia a stable on tho property, which is situated near llowick, and will bo sold, together with ono aero In that village, for £500.- — Vailo and Douglas, Land and Hstato Acents. uoxt General Post-pillco, Shortland street. 1019 V £450—Well-built Dwolling House, contain inp; G rooms and bath-room, all woll finished and fitted throughout; also, front and bock verandah, outbuildings, etc.; together with allotment 10 x 123. Situated near tho Now g, market Railway station,—Vailo & Douglas, Land and Estate Agents, Shortland-street.; 1622 £S00 —Suburban Residence. House con tains 8 rooms, with vorandah and balcony; Hinblc. coach-liouso, eheds, &c, together with 3 acreß of first-class land in a high stato of oul ,» tivation. Terms as agrcod.—Vaile aud Doug las, Land and Estato Agents, Shortlaud-streot. ' £1,500-SUBURBAN RESIDENCE, f talning 8 rooms and ovory convenience for a family; 2-stall stable, coach-houso. cow-shed, » Sec, together with about tl uorua of ohoioo land, ; all In tho bost possible order, 'forms—l -fourth It cash, balance at 7 por cent, for 5 yoare.—Vailo and Douglas, Land and Estate Agonts, Short land-street. 1697 FOR LEASE, with purchasing clauße.— We havo several Farms ot from 200 to 2,000 _ acres eaoh, which we aro instructed to let on 1 lcaße at very low route's, and withll a '» purchasing clause; also, for a vory modorato amount—Further particulars from Vailo and Douglas, Land and Estate Agents, Shortland £l*6oo"— TO INVESTORS—For Sale, tha a Valuablo Freehold Property in Queen-street. 3 known as Stain's Buildings. The allctmont hasafrontogo to Queen-street o 127 feot by a depth of 83 foet. The buildings aro very sub stantially orootofl, and with n view to convor 'B sion into two tenements, each consisting of a arge shop basement, and 3 dwelling rooms. — Vailo and Douglas, Laud and Estate Agents, R Shortland-streef. 1591 £500 —Two 4-roomed Houses, with 4 acres n of first-class land in four paddocks, This property is situated in the flourishing town of Kihikihi, and would form a comfortable home for anyone with a small income, i errns very easy.—Vailo and Douglas, Land and Estate — Agents. Shortland-Btreot. 1589 TO LET ON LEASE, in a commanding position in Shortland-street. Premises suitable either for a shop or a Buite of threo large T offloos, together with a large good cellar, approaohaDlo by another entrance; rontal moderate.—Apply to Vailo and Douglas, Land and Estate Agents, Shortland-streot, H TO LET, sevetal Houses at th<a North rs Shore.—Vaile and Douglas, Land and EBtate Agents. Shortland-strnot. £160—NORTHCOTE—Cottage of 4 roomß, with iron roof, together with allotment 55 _ 25Jf t. Torms as agreed.—Vaile and Doug'as, Land and Estate Agonts, Shortland-streot. BUILDING ALLOTMENTS. NEWTON, w 8 lots eaoh, 2 of thorn having frontages of 50 in feet by a depth of 110 feet, and the others front ages of 40 feet by same depth. Price low, and 57 terms easy, as may bo arranged.—Vaile and 35 Douglas. Land and Estate Agonts, noxt the 0 Post-office. Shortland -street. 1372 £90. —Cheap House in a pleasant country village, and olose to railway station. A new 0 House of i rooms, with 2} acres of good land, partly laid out in orchard ond gardon.—Vaile and Douglas, Land and Estate Agents, Short land-streot . ICOS £425.—Pretty 6-roomed House, fitted with evory conveniencs; healthily situated on large allotment, 58 x 160 foet, good valoanie :, soil.—Vaile and Douglas, Land and Estate Agents, Shortland street.- 1590 £540—Good Investment, For Sale, Two Houses of five rooms each, and one of _). three rooms, all detached, together with St Freehold Allotment, situated within 15 mln- utes' walk of the Post-oftioe Terms easy.— f' Vaile and Douglas, Land and Estate Agents, ty Shortland-street, 1571 £3 10a per acre. Farm of 390 acrea, partly to fenced, and subdivided,; about 100 acres in ir, grass, remainder part bush and part fern. House, 5 rooms, etc., 3 miles from railway id station. A large sum of money has been c~ ib pended on this property in fencing, draining, etc. Terms as agreed.—Vaile and Douglas, Land and Estate Agenta. Shortland-st. 1579 £8 per acre. 42 acrea oi Good Land, within 2 minutes' walk of Howick church and school. I Terms as agreed.—Vaile and Douglas, Land and EBtate Agent' ShnrUand-street. 1571.



Money MONEY TO LEND at current rates of interest.—Laishly and Jackson, Queen street. MONEY TO LEND, orT"Freehold Soouritloß.—Aroh. Buchanan. Solicitor, Bt. Mnngo Chambers (opposite Bank of New Zealand). MONEY TO LEND on Mortgage ot Freehold at ourrent rates.—C. w. Cave, Solicitor, Quoen-stroot (next the Bank of New Zoaland). MONEY TO LEND, in large or small sums, at usual ratos of Interest. CONNELL & COUPER, Solicitors. Vulcan Lane. MONEY TO LEND, at a moderate rato of interest.-Apply to JACKSON & RUSSELL, Solicitors, Shortland-Btreot. MONEY TO LKND, on Mortgage, of First-class Freehold Securities. WILLIAM COLKMAN, So ioitor, National Insurance Buildings 85, Qncen-street. i'^AAA TO LEND in sums of from d&WW £50upwards.-ApplyWm.S. Cochrane, Cochrane's Auction Mart, 185, Queen- Btreet. _^ MONEY ~TO LENbTIn sums of £25 and upwards, at current r/itesof Interest. Apply to PETER uLIPIiANT, Mollcitor, _Uk- street. MONEY LENT ON PROMfSSORY NOTES, HOUSES, FURNITURE, &O. BILLS DISCOUNTED DAILY. MORTGAGES NEGOTIATED. JOHN W. HARDIB, '> Land, Commission, and Estate Agent, Hlgh-strooi, Auckland. UCKLAND PERMANENT 00- OPEKATIVB BUILDING & INVEST MKNT SOCIETY. Office: 117, Queen-street. LOANS granted upon approved securities of Freehold or Leasehold Properties iv sums of £20 to £6,000. principal and intorest being repay ubio in instalments at the following Reduced Rates for repayment of each £100 borrowed :— Repayments extend- Poi , w,,_i. Total Amount Ing over. 10l woeK- Repayable. & 8. d. £, b d. 1 year .. _ 2 0 0 101 0 0 2 yearß .. .. 1 0 10 108 0 8 3 years .. .. M 7 113 15 0 4 years .. .. 11 8 121 6 8 6yearß .. .. 8 9 138 IS 0 8 years .. _ 7 1 117 13 9 10yi-ars .... 6 3 162 16 3 And in tho same proportion for smaller or larger loans. DEPOSITS.— Tho Society receives monoy on Doposit :—Ropsytiblo at 7 days' notice, o per cent, por unnuni; repayable in U months, 0 per cent, per annum. JOHN BATGER, Seoretary. VICTORIAN LOAN AND DISCOUNT AGENCY. On and aftor 31st AUGUST THE BUSINESS OK TIIK ABOVE AGENCY WILL BE CARRIED ON AT THEIR FORMER OFFICES, OPPOSITE CITY COUNCIL' CHAMBERB HIGH-STREET. Bank o? England Notes Chanobd, J ONDON MORTGAGE. LOAM, AND 5_ DISCOUNT 15AN_. SO, SHORTLANO-STPEET, Anonr.AWD (Ostosit* A. C;..Mi;t i: Bows' Wakcuouasi), And j.lttli: '.ViilMK ri'.r.'s', r.Kilh'.-.nroH, IX)ANS AUK ADVAKCHD I'liOM £10 TO £3,000. Upon jieraonal, freehold, and lesflehaM aeourltT, repayable by Wealtiy, .Monthly, or Quarterly YntiUilmontg. at lxnvust Ouri-nat llu f»o. .*dvi»noe»i_.-d.- on Fare:: .no wUfious reinoY-1, and :J1 cii'j'd.M of TiV.vc.&niilsft, _oisßGßAJiTrcf<i;i'o;.-i.i!i:PoLlci_B, I.IOACIM, _nd INTK!'J.-i".-Fi x >.-i..;.:k \Viij_v. i3rr,T>s disccu.n i r..> , , >'.;j!.L..,:;;;i' hates, UUK\* VVO'A ' .-i-.V.-l ( 0..' 1 .•■•■ ».|jfi. K-PAVMKHV ay H,.' -'.v iN>.=-Ai.MSN-it>, Jf'jHMS -JF.A'I'I.-i. i_ tMriinuiiilcaJOiii -in: inu..rvieKßil6.'Aiti'!cUy TffEW ZEALAND MORTGAGE, LOAN," JLI AND DISCOUNT BANK, HIQH-RTitKET.' (Next to Atkins Printing Office), GRANTS LOANS OF £b TO £1,000, pkrsonal"security FREEHOLD AND LEASEHOLD SECURITY, FIRST AND SECOND MORTGAGE ANY AVAILABLE SECURITY, REI'AYABL- IN WEEKLY OR MONTHLY INSTALMENTS, Or in any way suit tho Borrower. Loanß on Fnrnltm'o without removal | aluo on nil kinds of Merchandise. Loans may be repaid at tho rate of Slzpenoe per week In the Pound. Bills Dlsoountoi at Current Rates. Bank of England Notes and Australian Bank Notes Bought. All communications strictly confidential, NEW ZEALAND MORTGAGE, LOAN, AND DISCOUNT BANK, HIGH-STREET (Nkxt to Atkins Printino Onrictt INDUSTRIAL AND PROVIDENT PERMANENT BUILDING, LAND, AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY OF AUCKLAND. LIBERAL ADVANCES made on approved Freehold or Leasehold Properties for periods not oxoeoding TEN YEARS. Small Margin only required^ SCALE OF REPAYMENT REDUCED. Repaymontsextond- Per Week ya^°^| Ing over for CIOO. P £ s. d. & s. d. 1 year - ..200 104 0 0 S yoarß _ .. OU 7 113 15 0 5 years _ .. 010 0 130 0 0 7 years _ .. 0 711 lit 9 7 10 years ■■ ..063 162 18 3 nd other Porlods to suit Borrowers. Tho Board has power In cases of Sickness or Want of Employment to SUSPEND PAY MENTS. BORROWERS SHARE IN PROFITS. PAKT OR WHOLE OF THE ADVANCE MAY BE REPAID AT ANY TIMK. INTEREST CEASES ON THE PORTION REPAID. CORNER OF QUEEN-STREET AND VULCAN LANE, Auckland. JOHN BANCROFT. Manager. it. P. F, M. B U~K BOWSi ARCHITECT AND BUILDING SURVEYOR. Ovkb Goodbon'b. Auokland. |[ 8_OBS»N.8TI-EBT j 1\ ?_ & It CASH AND DEFERRED PAYMENT TAILORS, DRAPERS, ANB HABIT-MAKERS, HOBSON-STRBKI, We respectfully invite attention to our Large Stock of NOVELTIES for tho present Season. Our Grea I Variety and Choioe of the Best Fabrics, with the Skill and Talent we employ, and the great successes of our efforts to produce Superior garments, Perfect In Fit, and Un excelled in Cut and Style, Rives ub every con fidence in respectfully soliciting the favour of a visit. All Tweeds thoroughly snrunk before being made up, and If It and Workmanship Guaranteed. - The Deferred Payment System has been found to be a great boon, by enabling those Sith limited Incomes to procure necessaries In ie easleßt possible way. ALL GOODS ARE MARKED IN PLAIN FIGURES. Cash Customers receive. 6 per oent. Diaoornl (one GbilUng in the ponud sterling) on nil parcel! o' 208 and upwsrdß. TK.iMCA.SB P*ISS TH? Of'OH MHn.-'iirjv KV7 »;■ p i p i i; • COAL & FIREWOOD DEALER, it Yard, Karangahapo Road, or 8h!- - "" i. Posts and Rails House Blocks, and . . ....en on Sale.



Sporting. ONEHUNGA RACING CLUB. (Registered undor A.R.C.) TO-MORROW (SATURDAY). Tho above Club will hold their SPRING MEETING on SATURDAY, October 2i. when the following Races will be competed :— 1. NOVEL RACE, 20sovs,; distance, 1 mile. Entrance, £1. 2. PONY RACtc, lOsovs,; distance, once round. Entrance, ISs. 3. MAIDEN PLATE, 25sovs; distance, IJ miles. Entrance, £110s. i. ONEHUNGA SPRING HANDICAP, HOsOVs; distance, 1} miles. Nomination, £1; accept ance, £2. 5. HANDICAP HURDLE RACE, 10soV3; dis tance, 2 miles. Nomination, £1; acceptance, £1. 6. 3UBURBAN HANDICAP, lOsovs; distance, 1 mile. Nomination, £1; acceptance, £1. 7. FLYING HANDICAP, 25sova; distance, 3 milo. Nomination, 10s; acceptance, £1. Nominations, October 2nd; weights declared October 9th ; general entrances and acceptances, October 18th. For further partionlars see posters. W. JACKSON. Sepretary. LA DON'S GRAND CONSULTATION ON THK MELBOURNE CUP, 1886. Tickets, 10s each. Will olose about Ootober 28, To be run November 8,1885. 12,000 Tickets at 10s each. 858 Prizes, distributed as follows :— Cash Prims. First horso .. £2000 lat £250.. .. «26( Sooond horse _ 1000 2at 100... _. 20C Third horse .. 500 2at fO.. _ lOC Starters (div.) .. 400 lat 25.. _ IDC Non-starters (dlv.l 000 10 at 10 _ 10C 60 at 6.. _ 25( 125 at 4_ _ 600 £4100 AI9OC Each ticket haa eight chances, being drawn eight times—viz., once for the horses and once for each lot of cash prizes, thus making it pos Bible for ono ticket to draw eight prizes or win £2,444, In the event of more than 12,000 ticket! being applied for, an extra number of oasu prizes will bo awarded. Drawing takes plaoeln the presence of the Press and a committee ol subscribers. Tho namas and addresses of the throe principal winners may bo obtained by the Press on application to the undersigned, but nol for publlcntion. For tho encouragement of com pr.Ales, persons taking 25 tickets will receive ont '1 ;'.'ot as commission. Results posted to ail Bub 11 ibers. Toleerams or registered letters will not be accepted on any account. Application by letter only, unclosing two stamps, wlthexohange on ohequo, or by money order, bank notes, oi draft. If bank notes are sent, please uso two envelopes, one sealed and placed Inside the otber. It would save time If an addressed envelope Is onolosed with application. Circular will be forwarded free on application. Address- LA DON, Care of S. A. Aaher, Box _6. Post-office. Auckland. 675 PRIZES £10,000. 675 PRIZES JACOB FAITHFUL'S MONSTER CONSULTATION ON Till! MELBOURNE AND NEW ZiCALANDCUPS. First Prize £2,000. Willpositivoly close on 2flthOotobor. Remember, tliis is your lost chance of investing, 20,000 Shakes at 10s. 075 Prizes.—Each tiokothaß9ohanoes.—67sPrlzes. MELBOURNE CUP (165 Nominations). First Horse £2000 Second Horso _ 800 Third Hcrsa - 400 Starters 500 Non-Btarters 1000 £1700 NEW ZEALAND CUP (01 Nominations). First Horso - £100 Second Horso 200 Third Homo 100 .Starters 200 Non-starters- 400 £1300 CASH AWARDS. Five at £100 -SOO Eight at £50 4UO Sixtc-nat £25 400 Twenty at £.20 400 Thirty at £10 300 Fifty at *8 400 320at£o 1600 : £4000 LOOK AT THIS: 675 PRIZES. FIRST PRIZE, £2,000 Each Ticket has nine chances, and can win a prizo in each of tho Drawings, amounting in all to £2.018. To the investor of £1, the odds aro only 12 to 1 asainst getting a prize. Results will bo posted not lator than 31st October, and ad vertised in all loading papers. Tickets, 10s. Apply early to- JACOB FAITHFUL, care ofN. JACOBS, Box 7, POSTOEFICE, NAPIER. PRIZES.- JQO-P-UZ-ES. A FORTUNE FOR SOMEONE. £2000 foi 10s. SOMEONE MUST GET THIS LARGE PRIZE OF £2000 FOR lOs. 18,200 SHARES DISPOSED OF ON MEL BOURNE CUP, 1884. ADA IS SURE OF A FULL SHARE. LIST THIS TIME. £10,000| M^SLs I £10,000 /^RAND ANNUAL CONSULTA VX TION ON THE MELBOURNE & NEW ZEALAND CUPS OF 1885. MELBOURNE CUP—To be run at Melbourne on 3rd November, 1885. NEW ZEALAND CUP—To be run at Christ urch on the 10th November, 1885. FIRST PRIZE IN MELBOURNE CUP, £2000. 20,000 Programmes at 10s Each. Will Close Positively on 2gth October, 1885. DON'T FORGET 1-.92 PRIZES ! Melbourne Cup. New Zealand Cup. 165 Nominations. 61 Nominations. First Horse _ £2000 First Horse .. £400 Second Horse _ 600 Second Horse .. 250 Third Horeo .. 100 Third Horse .. 200 Starts™ (dividod) 600 Starters (divided) 250 Non starters (div.) 1000 Non-Btartors (div.) 400 IleOO £1500 Cash awards. 6at £100 - _ £600 18 at 50 _ _ 800 24 at 25 _ 600 30 at 20 _ _ .. - _ 600 10 iv 10 _ - 400 50 at 8 _ .. .. _ _ 400 100 at 6 .. _ _ .. .. 600 1J3900 FIRST PRIZE, MELBOURNE CUP, £2000. REMEMBER 1—492 PRIZES! Ada Mantua disposed of on her last Mel bourne Cup the large number of 18,200 shares. This year she hopes to surpass even that number. Kiu'.h ticket has nine chances, and can obtain a prize In each of tie nine drawings. Pleaßo'send P.O. Orders when oonvenlent, or Bank Notes (do not enclose coin). Country cheques must have Is exchange added, and marked correct by banker. Two 2d stamps re quired from country clients for reply and result. A Book ot 25 Tickets will be forwarded to any subscriber for the sum of £12. The entire satisfaction given to my numerous supporters during the post seven years warrants me In stating that I am confident that thin will bo a crowning success, and will fill very rapidly. Therefore, ear y application is necessary. If so desired, any Bubßcriber who may bo a prize-winner can forward their voucher or vouchors through their banker for payment, when Bame, if found correct, will be duly honoured. Remember I— " The Gaming and Lotteries Amendment Act comes into force on the Ist NoveKber. so that clients will no doubt rea '*ie Ada's; pectations, and mako this a bumper even. N.E.—ln accordance with my long-established rule.tie mimoa and addresses of the Principal Pri_e-winnern, and also of thoße who form the Committee (selected from the general body ol Subscribers, associated with members of the press), will be furnished to all the leading news papers throughout New Zealand. Results will | b9 forwarded not later than 3Ut October. I Ada Mantua's First Prize of £!600 on the Mcl | bourne Cup last year went to Riverton, Otago. ' Nete^dress- ADA MANTUA, Hare of Lyonß and P*", , r '—t-offlee Box 351. Du. .jiu. 492 Phizes. 2000 fob 10s 492 Pbizks



nPIHE Undersigned wishes to intimate to X his Customers and the Sporting Public ' generally, that ho will be in attendance at Tat terxaU's kvisky evening during the present month (from 8 to 10 o'clock), to compare Wagers on the Melbourne Derby and Cup. ROBERT BLAIKIE. . ripHE undersigned respectfully bega to -»- notify that he will bo at hiß place of bnsi ■ ness each Evening, from 7 to 9 o'clock, to com pare Wagers and transact Businoss on the j Melbourne Cup and Derby. LOUIS H. SCHARRER, Can't !■ Beat Fancy Goods Warehouse, Queen-Btreot. Tenders. mo BUILDERS. Tenders will be received up to 5 p.m. on WEDNKSDAY, 28th October, for Erection of two Cottages at Kocky Nook. Plans, &c, to be seen at Letts, Woodward, & Co.'s, Ironmongers, Upper Symonds-Btreet. mo CARPENTERS. Tendora will bo received until NOON of the 28th inur. for Additions to the Star Hotel, Otahuhu. It, KEAL3 AND SON. Architects^ __. B~(f~I L D~E~R~S. Tendora will be received by the undoreigned up to nocn of FRIDAY, October 30th, for the Erection of a Cottage at Stonyhurst; aIBO, for Alterations to Promises at same plaoo. Plans, &c.,atMr Northo's, Saddler, Karangahape Road, ALFRED 3HARPE, Arohitect. mcf BUILDERS AND CARPENTERS. Tenders sre invited until noon of TUESDAY, 27th inst., for Dwelling to be erected at Remuera. Plans, &c, at my Ofiloe. WILLIAM ROSSER, Arohiteot Karangahapo Road. mO CONTRACTORS. Tenders will be received until noon of MON DAY, 20th inst, for the Ereotion of a Bridge and Making a Road through Mr Mason's pro perty, Remuera. Plan and specifications may be seen at the office of d. b. McDonald, 19, N.Z. Insurance Buildings. TENDERS for Additions to the School Building at Pukekohe Wzst will be re ceived by the Education Board, Wyndham- Btroet, Auckland, until two p.m. on FRIDAY, 30th October instant. Plans and specifications may be seen at the Office of the Board, and on application to the Chairman of the Pukekohe Weßt School Oom ralttee. mO CARPENTERS. Tenders will be received until noon of SATURDAY next, the 24th inst, for the Re moval and Repair ot a Dwelling-house in Fagot street. Plans at my office. 1, Exchange Chambers, Queen-street. HENRY G. WADE, Architect. m O BUILDERS. Ten&ers will be received until 1 o'clock on SATURD \Y, the 21th October, for the ereotion of Malt Kiln and Malting Premises. Plans and specifications to be had at W. Stephenson'a Frest-water Baths, Albert-street. lenders to be addressed to S. Jagger, Esq., Captain Cook Brejtvery, Newmarket. \TALUABLE~ ESTATE OF 4,600 T ACRES FOR SALE OR LEABE, Tenders will be received by the undersigned up to lßt November, tor the Purchase or 1 leasing for a term of years, with purchasing clause, of the above Valuable Property, situated near Waikato River. Fullpartloularsfrom the undersigned, or at Star Office, Auckland. A. C. FOOKES & CO., Licensed Land Brokers. Nejv Plymouth. N.B.—The above offers an opening rarely to be met with. mO BUILDERS. Tenders aro invited for a Re«idenoe In Symonds-streot by noon of MONDAY. Oot. 30. THOS. HOLDER, Architect, Queen-street mo BUILDERS. 'Ponders for the Erection of a pair semi-de tached Brick Villas in Symonds-street will be received at our office until noon MONDAY. 26th C 3.' PAtJIi & B. MAC_AY PRIPP, Archlteota, 9. Mercantile Chambers, Queen street rp O B U I L D E R S! Tenders will be received until noon cf SATURDAY, October 31, for the Erection and Completion of Five Cottages on fciurrey Hills Estate, Ponsonby. EDWARD BAR-LEY, Architect /"lITY OF AUCKLAND TRAMWAYS. TO PICK AND SHOVEL N_£N. Tenders will be received till Noon of MON 9AY, the 26th, for Excavating Trenches In Wollesley-streot East and Symondsetreot. Con ditions may be seen at the office of the under- B'Bned' C. E. COOKE, Resident Engineer, Canada Buildings. TENDERS Wanted for Six Cottages, up to the 21th inst., at 2 o'clock. Plans and specifications to be Been at Mr Johnstone's, top Franklin Road. __ _ mO BUILDERS. Try W. L. ROGERB, Ponsonby Road, for Cheap Turnery. Ballusters always on hand. All goods Dolivered Free of («harge, with quick despatch. m O BUILDERS. NEWTON PLATE AND SHEET GLASS WAREHOUSE AND GLAZING FACTORY. Quotations for every description of Glaring. A. H. MORRIS, Karanqahapb Road. W. J. TRIGG, ARCHITECT AND QUANTITY SURVEYOR, ia, BCHERFF'S BUILDINGS, FORT-STRKBT. Educational- MISS CARLOTTA WILSON (Late of Guildhall Sohool of Mußio.Lon.), ' Is prepared to give Lessons in Pianoforte Play- Ing en moderate terms, to a limited number of Pupils. CLAREMONT VILLA, CLAREMONT-ST., KYBER PASS ROAD. Tl/TK T. TALLIS TRIMNELL, MUB. BAC, OXON, Organist and Choirmaster of Sr. Mary's, i Parneix. I Bogs to announce that he is prepared to give [ Organ, Pianoforte, and Singing Lessons; also, Instruction in the THEORY 1 OF MUSIC. TERMS: FIVE GUINEAS PER COURSE OF THIRTEEN CONSECUTIVE LEBSONS. References kindly allowed to the Rev. G. H. S. Walpole and Churchwardens of St Mary's, Parnell; the Rev. W. Calder, All Saints', Pon t onby; and to Mr Mark Rawlings, Parnell. 4 UCKLAND AGRICULTURAL AND __\. PASTORAL ASSOCIATION. - Annual Exhibition of Horses, Cattle, Sheep, Pigs, Dogs Poultry, and Dairy Produce, &c, wili be held • on SATURDAY and MONDAY, the 7*n and J 9th Novhmiser (Prince of Wales's Birthday). NEARLY £1,000 IN PRIZES. ! See Posters and Advertisements in " Weekly j News" for particulars of Awards. Sports, as usual, for the million. '. WM. PERCIVAL, Seoretery. 1 /I OVERNOR BROWNE HOTEL, 3 IJT HOBSON-BTREET. 1 Board and Lodging _ _ _ _ 30a per Wsel • Single Room -_,_,-. 2oßperWeeti i "VTOTICE.— To tho Residents of Parnell r J3I and Newmarket, also Mt. Eden. Eden . Terrace, Newton, and Arch Hill. Tho under i signed is sole Contractor for the Removal of Night-801l for the above districts. All orders 9 left with Mr Gardner, Inspector, Parnell; at t the Newmarket Borough Office; Mr Stickley, 9 Inspector, Mt. Eden, or private address, wil r receive prompt attention.—EDWlN BTOCK LBY, Night-Boil Contractor, Arch Hill. 1 I^OTICE O F REMOVAL. f In compliance with the wishes of my numerous c supporters, 1 have Becured and will open, on i- FKIDAY NKXT. October 16:h, those Central !1 Premises, No. 217. Queen • street, adjoining Messrs. Hhwin, Bhos.. with a New and I- Seasonable fctork of DRAPERY and MIL LINKKY, HOSIERY, &c. Inlendering thanks >- f . v-,; support received iv VVakeQeld-Bt. j uo< .v otat-1 I will Continue to give suoh Value as cannot fail to secure an extensive Patronage.—H. GORDON, Gordon House, No., I. 217 Wakefleld-H. '



Amnseraents,; \ BBOTT'S OPERA HOUSE. Proprietor.. .. Mr H. N. Abbott TO-NIGHT ! TO-NIGHT ! Friday, October 23. First Night of Luscombe Searello's Comic Opera in Three Acts, FIRST NIOHT ~+ td :IN NKW ZEALAND. FIRST NIGHT B OiW NEW ZEALAND. FIRST NIGHT Q W IN NbW ZKALAND. first night «j >i in nkw zkaland. FIKST NIGHT a) d IN NKW ZEALAND. FIRST NIGHT O S IN NEW ZKALAND. FIKBT NIGHT cq !_. |IN NKW ZKALAND. First appearance in No • Zealand of the MAJKRONI & WILSON COMIC & ENGLISH OPERA COMPANY. First appoaranco in New Zealand of tlio Charming iToung Prlroa Donna of Comic Opera, MISS GRACIB PLAISTKD! First appearance of MiSB Fannio Llddiard Miss Hlla Fen ton Miss Sophia Harris Siguora Emilia Pasta, &c. Mr Charles Harding Mr Lithgow James Mr H. Rosenear Mr Edwin Lester Mr Frank W eutworth Mr J. A. South Mr W. P. Morriaon, &0. GRAND CAST OF CHARACTERS : Princess Zoraida .. ..Mlsa Gracie Plalstod Lulu Mips Fannie Liddiard, Prince Haroun .. ..MIB9 Ella Fenton WidowHannifer .. ..Miss Sophia Harris Picadill Miss Flossie Stanhope The Sultan of the East .. Mr L. James Shacahao Mr Kd. Lester ArmenianMoney-lender«Mr C. 11. South Officer of tho Police . .Mr W. P. Morrison Zuleika Mr M. Winter Gulnara Mr P. Stuart BOBADIL Mr Chas. HARDING Chorus of Fruit-sellers, Ladies of Harem, Water carriers, Soldiers, Guards, Amazons, &c. The Opera will be conducted by the Composßt MR LU6COMBK SBARKLLE. Gorgeous Scenery! Splendid Costumea Grand Chorus of 30 Voices! GRAND AMAZONIAN MARCH BY THE CORPS DX BALLKT. GRAND PAS SEUL BY BIGSORA PASTA. Pbioes of Admission, sb, 3s, and 2s. BOX PLAN OPEN THIS DAY AT LENNOX' 1. Last day for issue of Subscription Seaßtin Tickets in packets, for the accommodation of families and their friends, at reduced rates. SIGNOR G. TESSERO, Anting Manager for Opera Company. MR LACHLAN MoGOWAN, Business Manager for Mr Abbott. fTHE ART EXHIBITION. CHORAL HALL. open daily From 12 to 5, and 7.30 to 10. MUSIC EVERY EVENING. /~\ R G A N RECITAL. ST. PATRICK'S "CATHEDRAL, WYND HAM STREET. THOMAS TALLIS TRIMNELL, B. MUS., OXON. (late Organist of the Parish Church, Sheffield) Will give an ORGAN RECITAL In the above-named Cathedral, THIS (Friday) EVENING, 23rd instant. Programme : 1. March, "Cornelius" .. .. Mendelssohn 2. Grand Offertolre No. 4 Wely 3. Cuius Anlniam (Stabat Mater) .. Rossini i. Sonata in I) No. i Mendelssohn 6. Pastorale G.Herbal 6. Larghetto from Symphony in D.. Beethown 7. Marche de Procession .. .. Alex. Guilinun MrT. Burnham will sing " Comfort Yo," frr-yn Handel's " Messiah," during the Recital. Commence at 8 Admission, Is. fßsn riIHE Alexander jJ^J^JsjsLs^a&K VROTEETANTALLrANcrc celobraco 1 J~BBB 'with^ a TgJsXjUiP' grand Social Gathering, "^SsSßarnrTHis^ to bo held in the Forcit- Jlf?3iE_l__*ft^S_.erß' H<iU on FKIDAV, (-"ii®™ thS eth November. . r? jSi^iiiiat^sr 0™00 ; ■;;; -.i.-' 7 L Double Tiokets. 73 (id -VtJlW 1---^^ (Extra Lady, 3s 6d). to —L_ _ bo obtained from Hie Committee. A. B. GRIFFITHS. Secretary. STRASBURG CLOCK." COUPLAND'S STORE, Qucen-etrooi. OPEN DAILY from 2 to 5 p.m., and from 7 to 10 P.M. THE WONDERFUL ASTRONOMICAL CLOCK OP STRASBURG, PROCESBION OF THE APOBTLKS Every 15 miuutes, Admission—la. Children Cd. [CARD.] ~* MR GEORGE H. CLUTSAM, LATE PIANIST TO RITA-RAD CLIFF CONCERT COMPANY. Has decided on remaining in Auckland, enfl will accept Pupllß for the Pianoforte, every branch of Theoretical and Practical Competi tion, aud the Study of the Artof Accompanying, His system will be that adopted by tie Leipsig Conservatoire, great attention being given to the acquirement of a Thoro> gfi Technique. Tho nurcber ot excellent pianiita introduced to the world from that Academy U a sufficient guarantee of its success as a method. Mr 01 uwain will bo in attendance daily to receive Pupils at his Rooms, over Hoffman aa4 Son's Musio Warehoune, Queen-street, between the hours of 11 a.ra and I p.m., and 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. N VIEW ! ON VIEW ! ON VIEW" A Dozen Doors above THEATRE ROYAL, VICTORIA-STREET. TOM KEESING'S FAMOUS WATCHES, CLOCKS, AND JEWELLERY. Everything Guaranteed. Try my Deferred Payment System. VICTORIA-STRBET (Five Doors above Royal Mail Hotel). For Sale. FOR SALE, First-class Small Milk Business, farm, stock and rnn, complete S near town; very cheap.—Apply "D.H.," Siab OfH co. FOR SALE (£700), a House of 7 Rocme, built of flrst-claßß timber, and well finished, large bath, Leamington range, copper ard brick chimney in outhouse?, concrete paths; gas and water laid on; every convenience; within 15 minutes' cf Queen-street; allotment, 41 x 1205 easy terms.—Apply to 253, Qneen-atreet. FOR SALE, a Past Handsome Pony, a petwith children.—Apply to lhe Maniger of Mr W. H. Pompier's Boot Shop, Victoria-Bt. FOR SALE OR LEASE, a Good TeD roomed Houpe in Lower Symonds c reet, near Albert Park.—Apply at tho Si'AßOfflcs. FOR SALE, a Splendid Englislwnade Birch Wardrobe. Plate Glaes centre Door and Mahogany Fittings «t Koaersand Go's.. opposite Tabernacle. Karangabape Road. FORTSALE.^heap, or To LetTTnew 7-ronmed Concrete Villa, adjoining tho Mount Albort Railwuy Station, witn nfaily an acre of good land, stable, coachhouse, etc—■ Apply to W. J. Sayers, Huilder. Mount Hd»n. FOR SALE, Cheap, best English Countess Slates.-J. B. Blaikie, Victoria street. ' FOR SALE, tirßt-class new liansom Cab, Double Seated. Buggies and Dog Carts ( aIBO. 2 Second-hand Hooded Buggies.— W. K. liaatcn. Coach Buildera. Wokefleld-street. T7IOR SALE, Allotments from a quarter: Jj ot in aero upwards; good 4-roon ed Cot tageß and gardens; iil«o, Country Lands, choap. —A. Bentham, Avondalc jjlOR SALE, Pure Langshan Eggs from JP prize-winners for tho last three years ! also. Itouon Ducks' Kegs from Mr Deal v prize birds. Price, 10a 6d a sitting of thirteen.—Foe particulars, apply to F. Stephens, Bootmaker, Queen-street. S~P ECIAL NOTJOH. KOK SALE, eovora of tho best Building BltM In or near Auckland. Situated In Gladstone: and Cleveland Roads, ParnelL These lota wii be sold on any reasonable Torino, and money will be advanced for Building if required. Asply to- P. COMISKEY, Bhortland-atrMfc Xjl OR SALE OR LEASE, X? THE COMMERCIAL HOTEL, HAWKRA. This Is one of the best houses on the COM*, doing a first-class busiuesa. , Present proprietor retiring from busineafc APPlyt° HUNTER &NOLAX • Anokland. LYMOUTH BOCKS, Eggs from Blrdi recently brought from England br adveniaer. Have taken Ist prizes ut prlndpu Poultry Shows i wei(,'h from 10 to lotos oach prioe, £1 1» tor twelve.-Mrs Bennett, To Pukß. j Tanran(M.-H. H. Hayr and Co,, High-tfMßfc ! Anokland, Agents. -»-ww