The Auckland Evening Star.

VOL. XXVI.—No. 90

AUCKLAND, N.Z.. FRIDAY, APRIL 24. 1886

PRICE: ONE PENNY.



Shipping- •it -,'r—« TTN'ION bTEAMSHI •S^vl»^ KJ COMPANY OF NEI B<s^^» 2-KALAJri) (LIMITED). i| ' fIMK T.UILE.-Atriu Jib I<A«IAI»\4J£J JUiLSUJf, iJiCTO&, WJJi W riMBTON WTTKLTON, AND WKBT "WmAs¥ PORTS (from Mnnnkr.tt). "_^sr. j aatoe-f batting. j a?ata! jjSa 1 Tuee.. SS. a a.m. I 7.15 a.m. Spools lOnarrivnl_ofin»il 1 - WiTniaßOßNKrNAT'^ill. WKUJNGTUt " . trrom A;-w____ SyiHMRU>OU'^--"- !vl-t «W>«- FOR BYlfflKV. yIroABAPA 1 Tucs., -May S. 5 p.m. I - —" yOK SUVA AND I.SVUKA. KtwATA I Sun.. May 3. 5 p.m. I - -JOSOiSBORNB^NAPIKR, AND WEI, HiivA I Tncs., 28.5 p.m. I — — — FOR RUS3KLL. ~ | Monday, 27, a p.m. | — "oinn) mast be Doofcoi and alongaide TWI HOURS barore sdvertlsed time of departure Pmssks Tioketa must be taken at tho Com __ysOffl(je (Auckland Branch), earner o Kyi ana Ongten»-giro3tß ■~^~T~ AHIENT LINE \_____»__^ Under contract with tho No's 8™" South Walts Government fo _ aeonwyanco of Mails. The following Steamship* belonging to th nriont Co, and tba Paolflo Co. will leaf ■rrniKT and MELBOURNE on the undo: sLacn*l datesfor LONDON, via ADELAIDE DKBO. SAROIA <at Hteamor's option), SUKi ta a MAPLES i- "~ atesmer. from Sydney. From Melb'urne fewTAwiirrr 9 >Jay 15 JohkKidkb- May 23 Mnyffl BOBATA Junefi June 12 AnsTRAL June 20 Juno 26 And fortnightly theveafter. Through fares to London, £23 to £75. Pusengerii seonre special advantages b; kaoklns'larongh from New Zealand. Second _\Jtt4Sßengers by Orient steamer are pro vlde< s|hiloonpaßßß«es to Srdney or Melbourne. PABSAGESFROM LONDQN.-SpeolalfaoUl I v sflbraed for bringing out Friends am Kelßtlvesby pre-payment of the passage-monei *BPKOIAL RETURN TIOKKTS, avallabla te Itnoaths. an isroed at the following rates :- BntSaloon _ - - -«" Hreoad Saloon _ — — — •»" PABOICLS BOOKED THROUGH to LON BON it Rsdnied Rates. Toi (nrUier r.&rtioulara, apply to UNION STEA34SHTP COMPANY OI NBW ZEALAND {LIMITED), AKnr.ts In New Zealand. ■*i QJTEAM TO^ LONDON. lOTK^sPENINSULAR & ORIKNTAI vn'fflmr^^ STEAM NAVIGATION •^^"» COMPANY TOR LONDON DIRECT (Via Colombo). SJeamor, Sydney. Melbourne. 188S lffiS __m__,_ _„__ April 29 May 6 {____„ _ May 13 Mayl9 _gnu. May 27 Juno 2 Biuaabat June 10 June 16 And thenoef or ward every alternate week. Futesgers and cargo booked to London, Mar KfOsa, Italy, Kgypt, India, China, and Jspai it moderate ratea. Mam Tloketn Issued both to flrst and eoeond lliliPMßengers at espeoially low rates. Cheai lewrred accommodation can be obtained in tnli jjdnjiiny'a veasels. p_jcn«ora booking at Auokland neoun Holil advantages. Tot all partloularp apply to CRUICKSHANK S CO.. \lQot«n-fitT«<9t AncblKitd. Agnntg TT ]VfOKT!:liU4ft STEAM, BSS^V: i-* K>" p c(>. (LIIVaTED/ fe\^'S\ TIWB TiELS.—APRIL. llßLt°^\ fWeattci ar.A other Cirexira •p%«S stMnri.-i i'cnnittinß), II- FROM (JUKKfTsTSKST N WHARF totH»^^Ti;^S; AND ra QCIOKBBT, OKBiPKMT. ASD EAEISSS tmtiiii c<u> BTOU^tos' Mdloos and ronnt iratlua _ramsv- by teklnff presage In th( northern feteamshtp Oorapuny b new and tew Humen Olßnemßii artl Wellington, wbict Etb Ancklsnd alternately B7ory Mondiy anC Sindar.iit 7 p.m., orrivinK at Izutunga a* f KRTAURANGA AND BAY OF PUSNTS PORTS. mug*. I oatb or bailinc. Weßtogton I Monday, 27, 7 p.m. ffdngtm I Thursday, 30,7 p.m. Oonneots a! Tanranga for Opotlti DOBglu ana Bay of Planty Ports every ' Tnoiiflay. lOg ROBB»tL. WnAHBABOi. AND MOS6OITOI. famrnaa | Monday. 27, 7 p.m. lb WaAHBABsn, Whahbabki Heads, awb '__ MAKfIAPAI- MMgrager | Every Tneaday, 8 p.m. htWHAHfIABm, WHAJNBABBI HEADS. ASE Pawua Bat. Mtcgagor | Erery Friday, 6 p.m. you Merodry Bat and Tajhtta. 8U..1. I Every Monday and Thursday, at """""* I 7 p.m. . ™Bbiit Babkixb, Tkyi'hbna, Port Fitb ;;. HOY. AMP WHAKfIAFABAPABA. Otoete I Every Saturday. 8 a.m. h» WHAHBABW AHD WHANfIAKBI HBADB lOinyiEg pasaengors and cargo for Waipu). p iOoMh moots toe steamer on arrival to con tlTMffiengora to Wai pa. SHnegot ; Friday, 24, S p.m. wninston | Frld&y, 24. 8 p.m. Junpegoi I Tueadiiy, 28, 8 p.m. Wlagton I Wednesday. 29,10 a.m. ■ tmu Whaksabei to Auckland '_;'■•■• Cfrom Railway Wharf.) Wtffljgtoa I Saturday, 25, i p.m. Bwwgor 1 Monday, 27, i p.m. Wefflngion Wednesday, 29, 5.30 p.m. IJMPegM Thursday. 30. i p.m. Cum must be booked and alongside the Tweiby 4 p.m. piompt. None will be reosivod '•wttathour. Js_«W_ Tioketa must b<s taken at the Com- Wl'lOßloe, 87, Qusen-stroet. Auckland. i~5 Wellington or Clansman for Wolwera |JBrr B*turd»y, at 2 p.m.. returning every *_l_rr T7IOR WAIWERA (HOT "*ra^S. JP BPRINGS).-The fa-t sB. ;.V]ffI_KN_.C!LANBMAN will leave Queen «i|______rßtrent Wharf as abovo on 1 ')^^ mm SATURDAY Afternoon,. 26th ; :*m, at two p.m., returnixig from Waiwera 1 Ji MONDAY. April 27th, at seven a.m. Return [ Wl2a6d.-NorthernStoamahipCo.,67,y»oen j. ■__*■' Agents. _____ '-_K_ li^Oß WAITARA AND «3_3k X) NEW PLYMOUTH. , _m_V_S, The s.B. GAIRLOCH will leave ■ aiJUJHilir^Onehnnea Wharf (weather and 'I~v^^^ other circumstances permitting] ■ajweon MONDAY, 27th instant, at 3 p.m, *ffi" Bcnß6r accommodation is unsurpasaed. ««nborn Steamship Company, Auckland; or, .fjfarneg. Qnehnnna. . :l|^^. S. S. WAIT AX I, 'ona register, 120 h.p., wll' lw despatched to WHANSAREI HEABS, t >«ANGAWAI. AND PARUA BAY. . aafollowiit— '■■* jtUJK TABLE FOR APRIL. _ Fbom Adctxand i . ■ wery Taaaday and ffrlday, 8 p jn. , • Fboii Whangareii Monday, 27th, 5.15 p.m. .»- '■ Thursday, 30th, 0.30 a.m. JJjQpteoelved at Kamo Coal D -pot. Knuwai " WatiaUl i p. m , r »MarnnatoWalpn. ini&~Voc Walpu ana Miiraften Poln 'ttiK. m'MtbßPi"'i'AiD, and for Whangare «"Wmi7 Wpal' asd Parna Isay Payable ot WttrS 7?? 68 b9 matlo on tlie wharf 01 ■•'T_ rvSi —ft'PK Place at risk of Consignee. j iwShr™6^? 1!! 08 open for isaue of Passengei "■"'rtlMnS "wnntea before adveitlaei "**o OotuBRY COMPANY (LIMirED). "_^k ©TEAM TO THAMES Ww_V KJ Connecting with RIVEI ___|B__2_>STBAMKR3 for STIRLING ■■iiaijSrWORTH. OHINKMURI. WAI ■t!!^ffi____S? GRANX ANJ ■ y TIMB TABLE. :, S.B. ROTOMAHANA, :•' P.S, ENTERPRISE No. 2. f-g^_j_____._UOKliAND. fi£i_s— ——)i__oMAu.v:-A. | EN_snp_i_s ' V^ —_J____JTllA^T ~ j_R_TOTIAHAWA.~TK;irIiCItPRI3E 'tuiidy ;Jl3alEtcrilooD I — j;Tjjj-~—_____!ternoon ] 12 midpjght 764 for Rotomaua_7wi_i hSo^WMn^Bf ve.rtißßd timo ot loaving. _ , GKO. FRASER, Agent.



iCKA. "PACIFIC MAIL STEAM ~ «t?S^^^!s. ■*- SHIP eo f ______^^=TTHROOGn "~THB UNITKD * ' ■"'"• STATES OF AMERICA. VIA HONOLULU, TO GREAT BRITAIN, Under Postal Contract with the Government cf New Zealand nnd New South Wales. Passengers booked through to Liverpool. London, or PaWs. via the Great Overlaud Hood of America, via tho Stoamers of tho Allantio Lines from Ne^Y York. Date of Date ot Steamer, Tons. Sailing to Sailing to 1 Sydney 'Frisco. '- I " 18S5. On or about 1885. City of Sydney.... 3,100 May 2 May 26 Australia 3.H00 May 3(1 Juno 23 Zgalnndiq 3.200 l June 27 April 28 ITARKS •- ~ iTinsi-oissa £sSand upvff.rds Stcei ago.. _ S3 r:aOd and npwanl« Bir.'it-oisiaa to ifan Fr;.nG!»co_ „ „ ..,.«-Z,t.'j fir.tic.s'!: Cttbli-i Vwjc:\ir : yrti ars por.M'.f-i (a iV ort;;- --.t Honolulu, cr :'.r,y of IN-;- ■'. J -rf itit Special Throußh Bill 30l La.iluK Ireraed on Wool shipped for Xow York. I;oato;i. fre.. elihor ay rail or via Panama, by Pacific M«tl S.S. Co.'a " Steamers. No Shipping Orders will be lßeueil after i p.m. on the day before tho. sailing of stuamors for San nanolsoo. For froight rates and all other Information . apply to BROWN CxVMPBELL & CO., Lower Qneen-streot and Shortland-stroat. f. r]rt\JL T>ASSENGE¥"S' LINE '■ *^^^^^> OF PACKETS TO NEW ZEALAND. I. Owned by THE SHAW, SAVILL & ALBION SHIPPING CO. (LIMITED), 31, Leadenhallstreot, London. The above lino of ships are regular traders to ( ill tho principal porta in New Zealand. They c ire clipper uhipn, classed Al at Lloyd's, and . -ommanded by experienced masters. The bill :, if fare is mest subntantial, nnd of the best j inality. and the accommodation roomy and convenient The undersigned are empowered to grant >• iassages from London to New Zealand, pay aent for whloh have been guaranteed In the olouy. Return ships to London also leave at Uciost regular Intervals. F*Ul particulars on appltcatloa to L. D. NATHAN & CO.. ) ARTHUR HEATHER, Ugenta. CRUICKSHANK ft C 0..) jJKJL s- COROMAMDEL. a _^EH^^^ > THOMAS SCOTT, MASTER. I- ' TIME TABLE] 3 Leaves Auckland i Leaves Cororaandeli ' April. AprU. — BiturdM. 25. 13 noon 1 Weather and other circumstances permitting. Not responsible In shipping, carrying, or dis charging live stock. No Cargo received without Shipping Note, and within half-an-hour of advertised time ot de parture. All Parcels must be pro-paid on Board. ' A. R. H. SWINDLEY. Managor. ffKA. «7AIUKU AND ONE _f«S^__K VV HUNG A STEAM • •WffISnK^VNAViaATION CO. (Limited). TIMK TABiia.-aB. MANUKAO, i *3to Oaehnnga ' Leave Walokn I April. 1833. — 25-Saturday, 7.30 a.m. 7—Monday, 5 p.m. - 18—Tuesday, S p.m. 28—Tuesday, 8.30 a.m. - 29-Wed.. 10.30 a.m. 90—Thursday. 7 a.m. SO—Thursday. 11.30 aJn. Weather and other olroumstanoes permitting. ill (relents payable before dellverj of goods. J, BARR BROWN, Mnaglnz Dlreotoi1. rtTT "\r ext direct _4ja>3V J3 STEAMKR, ■ ISf§*g|v^ FROM LONDON. Tmpor'ors are advised that tho 1 Shaw, Savill, and Albion Company's sveamor P DORIC is now on tho berth at London. " DIRECT FOR AUCKLAND, to steam about the 18th May. 3 Cable insftucUods to ship by this opportunity can therefore bo acted upon, if received prior to that date. L. D. NATHAN & CO. ) CRUICKSUAMC & CO. VAeonts. '. ART. HH.AIHRR ) -j4i*^l^ -&- will leave Helunsvllle TSftWfrjKxs, a very Friday, after arriv:J of vM^ddrtttS^l!s"3' train, for Ratley, Pnhi, Wkivstsssm Matakoho, and Point Curtlfi, and will lsare Point Ourtia at high water on every Saturday morning for Holensvllle direct, -arrying pasaengers and froight, J. & A. McLiKOD. THE UNION STEAM SAW, MOULD ING. SASH, AND DOOR COMPANY ' (LIMITED), J DBALEK IN l TIMBER, DOORS, SASHES, AND 1 TURNERY, : Supplies from Bnsh Mills by direct delivery at i any Public Wharf In Auckland i— BUILDING MATERIAL IN EVERY FORM, including MOULDINGS. Owner of the Talma Saw-mills, . WHIGH PRODUCE THE BUST JOINERS' TIMBER IN THE MARKET. : IMPORTANT TO BUILDERS, CON -1 TRACTORS. CAHINKTMAKERS, AND JOINKRS. A Specially Selected Stock ot : JOINERS' TIMBER From the Talrnn Mill, thoroughly seasoned and ready for working up, Is always kept in Stock nt MECHANICS' BAY YARD, > In lots to suit customers' requirements. MECHANICS' BAY~~TIMBBR YARD AND FACTORY. I TIMBER, DOORaiASHKS^^^ And GENERAL JOINERY The Company oontlnues to supply In lots to trait purchasers material as above. i Stocks In alldepartaontsarolarga.woU-assorted, and thoroughly seasoned, and Favourable quotations will bo given to thorn about to build. Pv-Ice List* and all Information on application hi HEAD OFFICE, MECHANICS' BAT. JO B L~O TS. Special inducements to buyers of Timber suit; able for Out-buildings. BIRKENHEAD AND NORTHCOTB. The Company's Branch Yard in this district, In oonnection with thebusineHS of Messrs Fie wellyn 3ros. Blrkenhead Wharf, contains Large Stookß of timber (rough and dressed). MouldlngßjJoora. and Sashes tor Immediate delivery at TOWtl PRICKS : • /GOVERNMENT LIFE INSURANCE. I ■ -m- _ | Hkad Offiob: PROVINCIAL BUILDINGS I WBLLINGTON. IHB ONI/T KBW ZEALAND LIIB OFIIOB. GOVERNMENT SECURITY, ' MUTUAL INSURANCE, J LOWEST PREMIUMS. '- Tke Ordinary Branoh offers an Insurance of £1,200 at the premium charged else where for £1,000, equivalent to AN IMMEDIATE BONUS OF £200 In addition to Full Participation In Profit*. 1 workmaTnls insurance Specially provided for In tho INDUSTRIAL BRANCH. Policies Issued from £5 Upwards, with ta. PARTICIPATION IN PROFITS. J&* PREMIUMS PAYABLE WEEKLY, Fnr which a Collector will call. SPECIAL TABLis FOR CHILDREN. f Policies of £20 and upwards, after Three Years, can be surrendered for Cash, or for a LIBERAL REGULATIONS, \ NOTE—The Government not only brings * Insurance within the reach of nearly every man, . woman, and child ia Uio community, tat pro -1 vides the doacription of pohcy and mode of Bay r Sent best suited to the requirements ot eaoh. 1 D. M. LUCKIE. Commissioner. THE HOT LAKHS. S JUST FUiiLISILED, ~ 5 .-MEDICAL GUIDE TO THE MINERAL WATERS OF ROTORUA." BY DR. T. HOPE LEWIS _ (LATE GOVERNMENT RESIDENT MEDICAL OFFICER). - On Sale at all Book sellers'; price, 2a Cd. . = 5 H I K"i>~B~lI S A _ci * H' MBdlcal Hall. Ponaonby, opposite Three Lamps. Telephone No. 807.



Itnsincss Notices. *>!CH M 0 N D H0 U 8 ;fl, i'ONSONBY R O AUCKLANB, W. COCHKAN, Bin,, FAMUiY BUTCHER. "ODWARDB A R T L B Y ARCHITECT, STICHBURY'B BUILDINGS, QUfIEN-STKHKT. ■jJMT R A] h. WRIGHT, SURGEON DENTIST, Will be prepared to rocelve Patikntb st hit PromlsßH, TOP OF BHORTL.AND-STRBET, On and after MONDAY, 2nd FEBRUARY, Hours of Attendance—9 tun. till 6 p.m. DR. WRIGHT bogs to Intimate that, for ths convenience ot his patient., ho will attend dally for Consultation, from 13 till O'clook, at the above address. H~"6t~SPRINGS, TE AROHA.—E. Gallagher's, Pionoer Coaohos to and from Morrinsvillo, To Aroha. and Waiorongomal. meetliiK Auckland trains dally. Passengers aro roquoßted lo book with my agent, who will give full information, and make all necessary arrangements; special conveyance* for Invalids.—W. T. Davlos, Agent, 13, Guotoms etreet. Auckland. / IWs. _j_ Hakbutt, / \ JiiANUFAOTOIUBS 09 CORN BHOOMS, Bs2£.* nup»|g ap ai}mabk. TSLSPHONE N0...J33. HAMES CARGi.XGE AND DRAY FAOKiRY. JAMES MACKifi, Proprietor, VICTOKIASTItEET EAST, AUCKLAND. Repairs of every description in Wood and Iron neatly executed on tho shortest notice. Springs made and repaired. Always on Hand—A large quantity of Lamps, also Ironbark Shafts and Spokes, Red Gum Felloes, and Hobart Town Hardwood. N.H.—Country Orders punctually attended to. TELEPHONE. No.. 808. /GEORGE H. EASTON, NKWMARKHT HOTEL, Nkwmjrkkt. A RRIVING WX DO R I^CJ PIANOS, by Mlgnon, Hoako, Rapoldl, and Asohorberg ENGLISH HARMONIUMS, from £10 Choico VIOLINS and VIOLONCELLOS, ohoson especially for J.H. by an Kmlnoct English Vfolinlßt STRINGS and FITTINGS Eardley a PITCH PIPES, ombroolng tho whole Chromatic Scale. Invaluable to Choir masters, Tunors, &o. ROTHKHHAM'S Celebrated LEVER WAT CHES. In Gold and Silver ERHAUDT'B Do. Do., with Chain andFtTSKK to onsuro accuracy of timokoeplng. J. H O W D H N; QUEBN-aTRKK'I'. TV. Ij by b, BOOK BINDER, PAPKU RUIjER, ACCOUNT BOOK MANUFACTURER. TEREK DOORS JIBOVK " STAR " OTIICUL MKRCHANTS1 ACCOUNT BOOKS, Insurance and Mining HkqißTs;r Booki Specially Ruled and bound. Muolc, Maunziiics, Public Wlirarlea, aud Sun day Sohool liooks woU iiound. BAKERS' SPECIAL RULED DAY BOOKS, Bibles, Prayer and Ilyiun Books He-bound. BAND AND CHOIR KUSIO BOOKS winl"- ___________ WARKOCK BROTHERS, [Established JSV.'I SOAP AND CANBLK MANUFACTURKRH, COX'S CREICK, AUCKLAND. Manufacturers of the Celebrated Extract of Soap, Disinfectant Powders, Firal Prize Yellow, Blue Mottled, Double Crown, Economic and Household, Carbolic, and other Modloinal and Toilet Soaps, made from the purest of Tallows, 'Offloos-DUKHAM-STREKT, Auokland. N.B. - Cash Purchasers of Tallow. Wool, Sheepaklna. and Bonna f^ ROUND LIME. GROUND LIME FOR SALE S OU T II fi A T X S MAHUUANGI HYDRAULIC GROUND ROCHIS LDIK. In any quantity, for Concn-to Paths, Fleora Collars, &c. (noxt to utono napKin_ is un rivalled for durability and iiui'd-sulling qualities). For tanfes and othor wot work it is a first-cLiss inuturuu. B. KEANE, SOLE AGENT, CU3TOMS-STRKET O TRAVELLBRS, ■'•'.SSENTS FOR HOME, Vorj ;idndßome Inlaid Table Tops, Cabinet*, and Walking Sticks, mado from the pick ot New Zealand's boautlfnl woods, at very reason able prlooa. P«-.»nVw naoked for Rhlpment. W, NORRIE, Bhnrtlftnd-»lT««t. "~^ [Established 1863.] WALTER FRICKER, PAINTER AND GENERAL DECORATOR, Formerly of Auckland, and lato of the Thames, having recommonced business in Auokland, is prepared to execute with despatch and good workmanslp all ordors entrusted to his care. Orders to be left at Mr C. Williamson's Office High-Btrect, or at Mr Batty's, Builder, Ponsonby Road. BUTCHER AND CO., FORT-BT. AND QUEEN-ST WHARF, STEVEDORES, RECEIVING AND FORWARDING AGENTS. WOOL BTOBED AND DUMPED JOB SHIPMINfI. BALI-API BUFPLUD, SWerTOJJ CO^G^TlJir^lSfKS. j. lT"sean Has For Bale a nnm'jer of tlio above, with tops, ready for use, price 36>f. Nt his Shop, WeUeßloy stroot East (noxt door to Crowther's Stables). Lareo Quantities of Spouting, Ridging, and Down Pipes alwayß In stock. Verandah Iron curved at the shortest notice. Country orders will always receive hla prompt attention. Lead Washers always on hand. WILL lAM THOMAS, Corner of Lome and Vlotorla-streote, monumental.'mar'blk Xnd general stonemason, architectural sculptor and CARVER. Inscriptions Accurate ned Buantlrnl. Monu-nenlß, Tomba, Headstones, and evenr j fleßorlption of Stono Work Rt tho Lowest PossibU Prinoa for Town and Conntrr /GORDON HOUSE, WAKEFEKLD-STREET. SPECIAL. Now Showing costumes, fully trimmod, from 18s STOCKINGETTE JACKETS ULSTERS FUR CAP3S WINTER DRESB GOODS VELVETEENS (fast pile), all colours, Is Ud AT LESS THAN ENGLISH COST. QAM. WHITE, CONTRACTOR AND FENCER, REMOVED from CUSTOMSSTRHET TO MARKET YARD, QUEEN-STREET ENTRANCE, O "T O ri A^ T^ H f"noo Turkish toweK flesh and rnmbs respirators, snaps, &c. .Select Bath-



TUST WHAT I WANT TO KNOW— " WHKRK CHEEK'S BRUSH SHOP CHEEK'S BRUSH SHOP Has Gone To? IT IS IN THE CITY MARKET, Near Quoon-street Entranco, Whore wo ftro now opening up a Frosh Con signment, ex Huapohu. of HOUSEHOLD REQUISITES AND USEFUL NOVELTIES. OPEN ONLY ON FRIDAY AND _ SATURDAYS, p A P B R~H~ A N G INGS, W. PHILLIPP3 & SON HAVE RECEIVED, XX LATE ARRIVALS 185—P ACK AG E S-185 CONTAININB 55,000 ROLLS OF PAPERHANGINGS, CONBIBTINO OF NBW PATTKEN3 For Drawing, Dining, Bod-rooms, Hall and Stairoaao, suitable for tho Manelaa or Cottage. BEAUTIFUL DESIGNS. AND BEST VALUE KVI£R OFFERED IN PAPERHANGINGS. 016-PACKAGES-916 SORIMS AND HESSIANS PLATE AND SHEET GLASS. WHITE LEAD. OILS, TURPS, VARNIBHKS. AND ALL TRADE SUNDRIES. W, PHILLIPPB & BON, 05 AND 97,-QOBitN-HTRECX PM c L A II El N, • COAL AND FIREWOOD DEALER. At Yard, Karangahapo Road, or Ship's Sido. Posts and Rails, House Blocks, and Shingles on Sale. [[ nOBSON-STREET jj CASH AND DEFERRED PAYMENT TAILORS, DRAPERS. HA B I T- AM UA KEE S, lIOJISON-STRKKT. Wo respectfully inviro attention to our Largo Stock of NOVELTIES for the present Season. Our Great Variety ar.cl Choico of tho Best Fabrics, with tho Skill and Talent wo now em ploy, and tho great success of our efforts to pro cluco Superior Garments, Porfeot in Fit, and Unexcelled in Cut nml Stylo, wives us ovory conlldenco in respectfully soliciting tlio favour of a visit. All Tweods thoroughly shrunk boforo being mado up, and Kit and Workmanship Guaranteed. The Deferred Payment System has beon found to bo a groin liuon, ))>■ enabling tIiOBO with l.nutcd incomes to procuro necessaries in tlio easiest possible way. ALL GOODS ARK MAHKED IN PLAIN FIGUUKS. Cash Cuatomers recilvo a por oont. Discount (ono tihilHiiK in the pound atoning) on all parcels of 20a and upwards. INSPECTION INVITED. TRAMCAKS PAS 3 THE DOOR. TMP.OKfANT PUBiIO NOTIU-. F°B PURE TEAS and / SELECT GROCERIES,/ , AT PRICKS THAT /__y/&l DEFY /TNV competition/AJ/ purk CO //yxVBLENDED /%\ /TE AS at Is Bd, TO /^V lslOd, 2s,and / _"V >/ 2> <d P°r lb! tho /A^J/ boßt tn° world Pro" fW /^&/ duooß< 2a 1M por lb" Iti //£ 'Vcaddlos containing 10 or " / tV 12 lbu, loss 2tl por lb reduo //%• /tlon, and forwarded to any /'SJ//address, oarrlago paid. /*»•/ Original 121b Boxos Ton, 15s, / >VT7s 6d, 20s, and 22s 6d. 60 hftlf-chosts Tea from £2 10s _v O Tkas havb been well booohi, _id will be Sold for Hal» the dsual profit. Kvebt Article in the Grookkv Bubinwm Lower than any other Housk. NOTE THE ADDRESS- A. B. THOMPSON, foot of grey-Bt. (Three doobs below Cook-stbkbt). 1%/T U P. F. M. BURROW S, AKOniTECT AND BUILDING SURVBYOB, Over Goodson's. AUCKLAND. HPEC fl L NOTICE. PURE TEAS AND SELECT GROCERIES At prloos that defy competition, To bo had at EEL BROS.'. Uri'Eii Pitt-stheet (oornor of York-otroct). Nowton. Toaß from 1b lOd to 3s (guarantood). A CALL and TRIAL are solioited. PEEL BROS. PTOTURE FRAME MANUFACTORY AND MUSICAL INSTRUMENT WARE HOUSE, 88, VICTORIA-STREET, Auokland (9 doors above Albort-stroot). C. F. CARTER, Jon., Pbaotioal Sign Writer, Gildbb, and Em bobber on Glass. Silk Banners Written in the Latest Design. Gralner and Marbler. < ■VTBW ZEALAND INSURANCE 131 COMPANY (FIRE AND MARINE). Capital fll.n°"000 Paid-up and Reserve Fundß ....£4j...J00 Protection from FIRE or MARINE LOSS Can be Effected in this Company. claims met witit promptitude and liberality. JAMKS BUTTLE, Manager '•mHE PRACTICAL HOME PHYSI- X CIAN," By H. M. Lymans. M.A., M.D.; W. T. Belfleld, M.A., M.D.; A. W. Jonos, M.A., M.D.: Chris tianFenges,M.A.,M.D. Finely illustrated. Over 6,000 copies sold in tho Middle Island In 1881; Dr. Philson: "I believe it to be tho mos valuable compendium of Domestio Medlcin and Surgery yet published." Dr. Dawbon :" It contains a vast fund of valuable information, written in plain, concißß language, devoid of all unnecessary technicali ties, and, therefore, easily understood." DR. Mahnsell, Dunedin: "The best Book ever published on Popular Medical Science." Dr. Prins, Christchuroh: "The beat Book for the Household yet published. Dr. Clobo. Invercargill: " Far In advance of all otber books on tho same subjoct The Health Editor of tho "Otago Witness"! "The best book of the kind that I havo come across yet." For fall testimonials see handbills. W. B. HARVEY, BOOK DEALER 138. GREY-STREET. Tl/TUSICAL INSTRUMENT WARE HOUSE, &0., 88, VICTORIA-STREET Auckland, T. E. CARTER, IMPORTER OF MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS TEACHER OF MUSIC. PIANO, VIOLIN, CORNET, ETC. Tkrmh and Testimonials Post Free on ! Apflioatiqzt. I All Kindb of Mubioal instruments Tuned ' AND RWAJHKD,



ARTHUR EADY, AUCKLAND MUSIC WAREHOUSE, OS, QUEICN-ST., Bogs to Anhounco tlio Arrival of SEVERAL OASES of MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS, &c, ex s.B. Coptic and Oamaru, consisting of— VIOLINS. COPIES OF THE OLD MASTERB, FRENCH COPIES. YOUTHS' VIOLINS. Fitted with Ordinary Pegs, or Wai.lih's Patent Holdfast : Pegs, which nro Highly Recom mended for the following reasons:— They do not sli/J, they turn, more easily and rcyularly, they facilitate tunimj in conse quence, they have a smoother hole for thi siring, and are more durable. THK ABOVE INSTRUMENTS havo been SPECIALL\ _CI_C'rUD TO MY ORDER IN LONDON by an EXPERIENCED BUYER, onabing me to fruarantce that every instru niont will givo satisfaction, whilo tho LARGK NUMBER NOW IN STOUK AFFORDS A SPLENDID OPPORTUNITY FOR MAKING AS__CTION. FLUTES. COCOA WOOD, GEItMAN SILVER KEYS AND TIPS. SLIDE HEAD, ONE, FOUR, CONCERT FLUTES WITH CASKS PICCOLOS IN D. Kb. and F PICCOLO AND FLUTE COMBINED, PILLAII KKYfI FLAGEOLETS. IMPROVED BRASS CYLINDER FLAGEO LETS, VAraoos KKVS OLAIUONETTES. ALBERT OR BRUSSELS, li: KKYS, AND KINQS IN ANY KKY BRASS BAND INSTRUMENTS, CORNETS, TENORHOUNS, BARITONES, TROMIIONKS, KUPHONIUiIS, BOM BARDONh, DRUiMS. &O. HORNS. POST'HORNS, DIUG HORNS, AIJ'INK BANJOS. DOBSON PATTERN. ENGLISH AND AMERICAN. PICCOLO BANJOS, with Nickkl Sii.veu liooi', BANJO FITTING S STRINGS SZCPA RATKLY Oil IN SICTS. GEIiMAN CONCERTINAS AND ACCORDIONS, BEST QUALITY ONLY. These aro treated as MUSICAL INSTBUMENTS, each being examined and sent out in Perfect Order. They must not, therefore, bo CLASSED with the GOODS supplied by TOY DEALERS. A Large Variety of tho abovo Instruments, In cluding tlio Patent Broad Reed Accordion, In Solid Oak Caeo: Leather Straps—tho Strongest Instrument of tlio kind made. ANGLO-GEKMAN CONCERTINAS. AT.T, WITH SEPARATELY-FITTED SCREWED NOTEST AND NEATLY COVERED BOX. VIOLIN CASES. MAHOGANY, ROSEWOOD, WALNUT, fitted with Spring Clasps or Hooks Violin fittings. STRINGS, PEGS, BOW HAIR, TAILPIECES, BRIDGKS, CHIN RESTS, BOWS (Urazll wood, Ironwood. Snakowood, &c), M UTKS, RESIN IN WOOD, CHINA and NICKEL SILVER HOLDERS. VIOLINCELLOS, FITTED WITH PATENT HOLDFAST PEGS. DOUBLE BASSES, THREE STRINGS MACHINK HEAD VIOLAS (TENOR VIOLINS), FITTED WITH PATENT HOLDFAST PEGS PORTFOLIOS. OLD STYLK COMBINATION PORTFOLIOS, MUSIC ROLLS, UTILIS MUSIC CASE. THE DIGITORIUM. n_ REMARKABLE INVENTION mutcrially assists any person to Play and becomo Porfect on tho Pianoforto in an incredibly short time, PIANOFORTE FITTINGS, INSULATORS, TUNING ___tIEKS, DESK HOOKS, &C. METRONOMES. ROSEWOOD, with Bell, Best Quality. Precision guaranteed. Whllo thanking my friends nnd oustoniors for the patronage onjoyed Binco oonimonolng bnslnoss, I hopn. by purauiiiß tlio course hitherto adopti '1, to rtJOOivo v continuance of tholr esteemed fuvouro, which will nt all times iiavo my careful and nrumpt attention. A R T 1J ir X B A D V, 88. QUEKN-STREET. AUCKLANU. DUlillC NOTICE. TIIK uXEAT SALE OF BOOTS IS STILL GOING ON AT THE "RED BOOT" WAREHOUSE And will bo oontinued until furthor notice THE BUSINESS FOR SALE. H. SAWKINS. UNION OIL, SOAP, AND CANDLE COMPANY (LIMITED). MANUFACTURKKS OF STEARINE CANDLES, COMMON AND TOILET SOAPS, LUBRICATING AND OTHER OILS, WORKS-ST. ANN'S BRIDGE. I'K.NUOSE. WAUKIKH'SH AND OKKItMOS-I.OWKU ALBICUTST., AUUKIjAND. Cash Purchasers of Tallow. WH. SKINNER AND SON, a Builders, Carpenters, and Joiner*. Valcon Lane. Ail Bnuuihus of the 1 mlldlnst Trade cxoostaA uj Exporioncod Workmen.; tthrio MVouts HrtW nttlncti. ».n. TTOUSE AND GENERAL DECORATIVE ESTABU3HMENT. 13, WYNDHAM-STREET. 15. NOTICE OF REMOVAL. J, Henderson, in thanking his numerous olients and the publio generally for tholr past liberal favours, has much pleasure In Informing them that he has Romovod to moro Extensive Premises (two doors abovo old shop), where he trusts to merit a continuance of their patronage. J. HENDERSON, W V N D H A M - B T R E E T. 15. "PROCLAMATION. GREAT SACRIFICE^)?£9.OOO WORTH OF BOOTS, SHOK3. and SLIPPERS, the Balance of our Immenso Stock. GARRETT BROf. having decided to prolong tho SALE FOR ONE MONTH LONGER, In order to closo partner ship accounts, G.B. aro determined to Bell dur ing that timo at PRICES UNHEARD OF IN THE COLONY 1 The following are the PRICES of a fow lines Only|- d. B. d. Men's Watertight^ .. .. 8 6..worth 11 6 Men's Elastics 7 6. .worth 12 6 Men'sßaimorals .. ..0 6..worth 12 6 Men's Bluchers i 6.. worth 8 6 Mon's Shoes 6 o..worth 10 6 Ladies' Kid E.S 5 6..worth 9 6 Ladies' Buttonod Boota .. 9 9..worth 13 6 Ladies' Buttoned Boots _ 7 6..worth 12 6 Ladies' KidK-S 6 G..worth 9 6 Ladies' Kid E.S. High-leg .. 7 C.worth 12 6 Children's Shoos .. ..1 o,.>>orth 3 6 Children's Boots .. ..1 o..worth 3 0 Ladles' Evening Shoes .. i 6.. worth 8 6 All Other Lines at Equally Low Rates for cash only. garrett bros., Tanners and Boot Manufacturers, wakefield-street, Apoklanp. /_ UI O X' S STAPLES, \OL ALBERT-STREET. MR F. QUICK begs to return his Sincere I'hanks for tho Liboral Patronage recolvod While carrying on tho Buslnoss known as "Quick's Livery and Bait Stables," Albert street, and trusts that MESSRS JAMES DIG NAN & CO., the gentlemen to whom he hee relinquished the same, will be accorded Support In an equally liberal manner. Patrons can rely upon being treated civilly and fairly by hie ano^ cesfiors, under whose proprietary hcteela surt the hostelry will become the favourite of A nek land. J. J. DJGNANI IT. FOLSYI fP- LUNDOK MESSRS JAMES DIGNAN & CO. havina purchased Mr F.t^uick's Business, hope to merfl the patronage so generously bestowed on tbeii late end popular predecessor, ifov Hire—Han- BO_ Cabs, Open and C) 033 Carriages, Bugles o;i every description, Waffgonettos, Breaks ana Omnibusei*, Lcliea' a,c<! Gentlemen's Padflle liorees, Priv&ie Carriages with Livtiry, ir, ; :_j..-s tind Mnurnlr.;? Ccr.aucs. On.'ara by l:'ost, Tols gcaph. or 'i'eiuphjn.; (No. 121) receive cui'tful '■ '• attcction. Tha Hti-blts yrovidl unaurpa3scd j accommodation for Uorsea, &o, Nigbt fctWni' 1 moo, Charges moderate. I



i _aud and Estate Agents. BAMOEI, VAILK,] [JOHN DOO(J_.B. "V'ailb & Douglas (Lats Samuel Vails), house, land, and estatk agents, land and estate auctioneers real estate valuators, BROKERS UNDER THK LAND TRANSFER ACT. SHORTLAND STREET (Next the Post Office), BANKERS! Bans os- New South Wales, Beoalso our advertisement in "N,Z, Herald nnii " Weekly Newo.") MORTGAGES BOUGHT. ■fmoil SALE OR TO LET, a Beautiful JU Villa Itesirtcnco containing C '•ooms, bath room, pantry, wash-house, stable, &o. • allot ment, 50 x 13(1 feet; price, £575, or to ront at 20s per wook.—Apply to Vailo and Douglas, House and Kstato Akchls, Shortland-streot. nnO LET.Wollesley-street Baptist Church; B possession can be glvon on Ist May.— Apply to Vatlo and DouKlaa, Houße, Land and Estate Agonts, Shortlond-street, JOTTAUE of 5 rooms in a good situation neivr to town; allotment 33 x 100; planted with fruit tr/-fw, all In full bearing. Price, _30.— Vai o fie Douglas, House and Land Agents, Bhortland-strcct. 1400 P_3lvJ)ID BUSINESS ALLOTMENT ) itiPonsonhy Road, in commanding post Hi! and of good size. Price low. Terms jasy.—Vnlle and Douglas, Land and Estate Apiente. Shortland-stroot. BUILDING ALLOTMENTS, NEWTON, 6 lots oaeh, 2 of thpm having frontaees of 60 foot by a depth of 110 foot, and the others front iigcs of i 0 foot by eamo depth. Price low, and tonns easy, as may bo arrar.god.—Vaile and Itoutflnn, Land and Kiiioto Agonta, next tlio I'ont-olllco. Shortland-sitroct. 1372 SMALL FARM of 14 ricios, very suitable for a working man: all In cultivation; rioh land; House uf 3 rooms end kitohon, Btable, &o. PriCH,fl!ioo. 1300 CHEAP LITTLE HOMESTEAD, Hocroa, Kftst T&raalcl; all In gv-wa and crop. Cottage of S rooms and aimill oixj of '2 vuoms. £260. 1883 PARTLY IMPROVEF) FARM of 132 acres, all fenced; 45 acres in grass. Splendid position for fruit farm ; deep water frontage; olose to town. £5 por acru. 1363 £300 — GOOD LITTLK WATERSIDE if AHM of 112 acres, with ia-y.e run adjoining; '25 to 30 acres in cultivation; splendid placo for fruit growing, Tormß easy. — Vaile and Douglas, Land and Estate Ageta, Shortland stroet: Immediate possession, 1288 £220—COTTAGE of 4 rooms, with allot ment 33 x 98ft, neat garden, and olose to the tram-lines.—Vaile and Douglas, House and Land Ascents. Shortland-stroot. 1362 £300—Vory Convenient COTTAGE of 4 rooms and scnllory, allotment 32 x 80ft. within quarter of on hour's walk from Queen-Btreet. —Vaile and DougUtt, House, Land and Estate Aconto. noxt P. 0.. Shortland-Btreet. 1392 £650—HOUSE of 5 rooma and Kitchen, gas and water laid on, &c; workshop 24 z 14, Allotment, with frontage of S3 feet to Upper Unlon-atroet, and frontage to Nelson-street of 81 feot.—Valio and Douglas, Land and Estate Agents. Shortland-strcot. £630—NEW HOUSE ol 6 rooms, with out house, tanks, &0., and allotment 66 x 108, volcnnlo soils convenient Bltuation. — Vailo and Douglas, House and Land Agent Short land-street. 1271 £600—Capital Waterside FARM, of 90 acres, about half rich alluvial flat, 30 aores In grosß. House of i rooms, dairy, sheds, &o.- Volle and Douglas, Land Agonts, Shortland strsat. 1227 £380.—NEW HOUSE of 0 rooms, verandah back and front, wash-house; all drained; gaß and water; allotment, 30ft x 132 ft; good situa tion, oloso to tram-lines.—Vailo and Douglas, House, land, and Estate Agents, next to the General Post-office. Shortland street. lilil SELWYN-STREET—Leasehold Allotment 51 x 150, md comfortable 7-roomed Cottage good viow and aspect; g-.'onnd rent, £8 per annum ; 31 yours to run ; gas and water laid on ; gas Btovo ; waah-houßO, fowl-houße, &0-, all In good ropair. Prico, £350.-Vaile & Douglas, Houfo and Estate Agonta, Shortland- HENDERSON'S MILL-New Cottage of 4 rooms, nicely finished ; allotment fiß x 103 foot, nil fenced ; close to Railway Station. Price, £120.—Vnllo & Douglas, Lund Agonts, Short land-Btroct. MANOARR POINT-4i Acros Volcanic, with good largo Run adjoining, and with new Cotlwifl ot ti rooms, well llnißhed. and good out buildl!iK».-For prico and terms, apply to Vnile te iinudna. Land and Estate Agents, Shortlaml-fitroet. SHALL FARM, 11 acres, at Lucas Creek, vory fluimblo for an orchard; well Bituatod for shipping away produce, &c.; fi acros of the land Ikih been ploughed twico ; orchard, &c. House of G rooms, well finished. Prioo, £270.— Vnllo & Douglas Land and Kstato Agents, Shortland-etroot. <Ft ~ IP ASMOND, *.j« _QLo \s LAND AND MONETARY AGENT, 116, QUEKN-BTBEET (Adjolnlne B. Tonka and ■ o.'al. TELEPHONE NO, -188. BANKERS I NATIONAL BANK OF NEW ZEALAND. MORTGAGES AND LOANS NEGOTIATED RKNTH AND INTERESTS COLLECTED MONEY INVESTED ON FIRST-CLASS SKCURITIES. WITHOUT CHARGE ESTATES MANAGED FOR ABSENTEES VALUATIONS AND ARBITRATIONS UNDERTAKEN NATIVK LAND AFFAIRS SPECIALLY UNDKKSTOOD Houses to Let and Pkopkptikb for Sale I'i.jciro on my Lists Fran ok Cuakge KVKHY DItSOKIITION Ol' I.ANDKD PISOPEHTTJ ISOI'GUT OH BOLII TO OIIDKU Lahqk Sums to Lran on Fhist-olass SKCtmrrv Aqknt fob National Fikk ast> Marine In bdhanck Company ov Nkw I_aland, and tiiic New Zbaijlnd Accidbnt Insurance Company. fNSTY pKOPKRTIKS. PONSONBY.—To any person requiring anln voatmout for C 7501 can confidently recommend two prot ty f.even-roomod Villas, oullt on free hold allotments: bringing- In a large and per manent return for the outlay, as well as having a pood prospective valr c. SHOKTLAND-STREET.—Two Brick Shops, ■with Dwellings aUachod to caoh, are to oe Built. Any person desiring to have a shop and dwelling houso built to moot their ro quiremunta can do so. Tho buildings will be cither Leased or Sold on the Deferred Pay ment systotn. Th" position Is ailrstclass one, and good terms will bo glvon to on oligible tenant. RKbJiJKNCE.-Very nice Eight roomed House Ciuht the nort of house there is so much in quiry fix1 nt proaent), close to Queen-street; gas and water; largo allotment; nice view, and chosti; £750. T ° L KT> SKVHKAL COMFORTABLE AND PLEA SANTLY-SITUATED HOUSES at Wwrento to good tenants. CUlimUliK UKOPRRTIKS. MOUNT ROSKILL—New 3-roomed Cottage, well finished, with two iOO-gollon tanks, on largo allotment—7s foot x 145 feet. £225. *210.—VERY COMFORTABLE Four-roomed COTTAGE, convenient distance from town: Mount Edon district; every convenience, and nloe allotment; easy terms of payment. MOUNT ALBERT.—A really comfortable home for industrious man: nice house and largo section, all planted. Price, £200, on deferred payments, or terms to suit. ONEHUNGA.—One of the best Family Resi dences in the dietrlot for sale; well situated. Prloe low. TO OWNERS OF PROPERTY.-I have olients desirous to Purchase— i to 6 Acres at Epsom, in roally good position; large House, suitable for a Boarding-house close to Queen-street; nice 5-roomcd House and about 1 acre of land at Otahuhn; also. One or Two Aerea at Ono hunga, on which my, client will be building a houso. BAKERY. To an indu3tr'ous, steady man, with a small capital, 1 C'.n oli'er a really good business. The bakery is fllted with every requirement for the trade. Tho business done at the present time is a large ono, but could bo increased by an energetic man. Any further information may bo obtained at my offices. FARMS. Ono of the largest and best paying Farms in the Waikato. Full particulars of this grand Estate on application. I have One or Two splendid Farms which may be Leased at Low Rentals with a Purchasing Clause. Several Bmall Farms with comfortable Houses for Sale, very cheap, and on easy terms of pay ment. Q.LADBXONH JJJSTATE. 10s PKP- FOOT AINU UPWARDS.-AH the Unsold Ponlanfl of that most conveniently altuatoil property known as the Gladstone Estate. This Estate, Bituated so close to town, and from any portion of which the views are unsurpassed, Is now Subdivided Into Large Allotments. These allotments are not 33 x 99, but have largQ iron laces and still larger depth. The vrives are auoh that almost any person may obtain their own freehold at a nominal cost, tihonld terms be any inducement, the cwnor if, proparc-d to accept a cash, the ss.lar.o9 w roinain tor S ur 5 year 3at 8 percent, per w.num. The inducomer-ts which this pro r.t-.ny os(>r» to any persons requiring a nioe V-csiMnee HYi? or a Splandld Investment are ;• ciilfolr:, Fsr.cy being able to purohaca a Us-nnd AHosvnont OIOE3 to towti tor 10a par fe'Ot. .Soli icml-voloanlo, yic-v,-a rarlvallati! v!lh— £ mUitu'js walk of a raUvray station, f;_3S I:: \:-se li'.'iio'mmsuk'tS' \ i•■'.•Jifly, 'busci! '.■■■-.■^•iiii'-.i-; c:.iir;\, ,-=r,ii go.v■-■•.. convenient s : ! ga/i r.a-.i v/ulii _;;-.■> v/itbl•■; !■.•'• ' n: ixi.: '■::>: j- I ¥■'•''* ■ V.'^o'.ivt.^j.: V;!i;nuOiV.! wlit.ia a iUiiu , I ulilnnod! Nt) cloii'lCn esquired, i»laaa and ' 1 aver? infcrni&Uan mjir B9 obtalßSJ _S lbs ' office ot the undersigned,



Snorting A UCKLAND POLO CLUB RACE _t_. MEETING. TO-MORROW (SATURDAY). President : vice-president : Major T. V. Shopherd Wm. McLaughlin, Esq. JnnoE: Captain Walmsley. Starter: E. P. Donnelly, Esq. Clerk ov Scales and Measurer of Ponies W. Percival, Esq. Stewards : Messrs J. M. Clark Messrs F. Burtt Jas Philson W. Binney A. Buckland Dicke7 m , T. Williamson E. D. O'Rorke A. Wallis H. N. Smith S. Morton Bingham 1. BAREBACK HURDLE RACE of filCI (Cup presented by Mr F. H. LowißSon added); Becond horso to receive £2. Distance, half-mile, over 4 flights hurdles. Ponies to be qualified and riddon by members or the Polo Club ; catch weights. 2. TANDEM RACE of £5. For members Of tho Polo Club only. Ono pony in each team must bo qualified. 3. OPEN STEEPLECHASE of £15; second horse to receive £2. For aU ponies 14-2 and under. Distance, about*2 mllos over fair country. All ponies (except Polo ponies) must be maidens over sticks ; top weight, lOst 71b ; 71b allowed for every inch under. Amateur riders (names to be submitted to tho Committee), not necesssarily members of tho Club. Entrance. £.1. 1. CIGAR AND UMBRELLA RACE of £5. For membors of Polo Club only. Pomes to bo qualified and ridden by members of tho Club. Upon fall of the flag the rider lights a cigar, opens an umbrella, mounts, rides round a flag 220 yards distant, and back past the judge's box. The cigar mußt bo alight and umbrella open at the finish of the race. 8. OPEN HURDLE RACE of £10; second horse to receivo £2. Conditions same as Open fcteoplochase. Entrance, £1. 0. CALCUTTA RACE of £10; second horse to receive £2. For members of the Polo Club only. Ponies lo bo qualified and ridden by membcrß of the Club. Riders to stand at starting post with saddle and bridle on arm, upon fall of flag to run to a post 50 yards distant, at whioh the ponies are held, then saddle, bridle, and mount ride round a flag 220 yardß distant and back past winning poßt, dismounting at a flag 25 yards from winning post from that point, unsaddlo, and lead pony back to Judge's box, carrying saddle on arm. At least one girth must bo used. 7. PONY FLAT RACE; half-mile ; last pony £5: first, £2. For members of the Club only. Ponies to be qualified and ridden by members of tho Club. No owner to ride his own pony. Conditions same as in Donkey Race. F. M. BURTT, Hon. Sea Entries and colours to be sent to the Secretary, at his office. No, 9, Mercantile Chambers, Queen-street, by April 13. No entry will be received for any of the races except upon this condition:—That all disputes, claims, and objections, arising ont of the racing, shall bo decided by a majority of the Stewards § resent, or those whom they may appoint. The eclslons upon all points connected with the ourrying out of this programme shall be final. _^9^2£9_______i_______i ALL Ponies taking part in the Polo Club Races must bo in the Saddling Paddock for measurement not later than twelve o'clock on the morning of tho Races. F. M, BURTT, Hon. Sec. >>.P.C. Persona!. TIT ISSING FRIENDS. William alfred" caldwell, ar rived por ship Dover Castlo, at Christchuroh, Canterbury, New Zealand, from Belfast, Ire land, yoar 1875. His brother, JAMES CALD WELL, will bo glad to hear from him.—Ad dross, care of W. KEATING, Storekeeper, Port Douglas. WILL J. SMITH, who sent Note and Parcel to Mrs Costollo, please to come and tako charge of tho Baby, or it will be given up in four days from this date, April 22nd, 1885. —Mrs Costello, Kybcr Pass and Gaol Roads, Auckland. PERSONAL.— C. A. Porter, of Church stroet, Dovonport, has just received a still further assortment of Now Winter Millln ory, Drapery, and Clothing. LAURA, Dora, Norah, Cora, Angelina, Christina.—You've nover seen a stock of Kamo Brooches liko mine. — Tom Keesing, Jeweller. Victoria-street. PERSONAL. — A lady wishes to Sell a Baskot Carriago with quiet Pony, Harness, and everything complete, or would Exohange for a good Piano.—Apply Star Office. for Hal*. FOR SALE .OR TO LET, London! stroat, Ponsonby, Sovonroomed Villa Rosldenco ; water frontage; splendid view; with gas and water laid on.—Apply to D. B. McDonald, 19, New Zealand Insurance Buildings^ F~oll SALE, 3 Largo Houses, 2 quite new, two 9 rooms one IJ2. Best position in Mount Eden, with good dolached buildings, largo concrete tanks, gas on'bus road, 15 min utes' walk from town. Good allotments. To be sold at a sacrifice. — Apply to Vaile and Donglag, Shortland-street. FOR SALE, Business, established; stock, fixtures, gas fittings, and long lease of both shops; £170; outside gas illumination ; suitable for married couple; no experience required.- E. Richardson, Viotoria-stret, corner Hopson-street. j_?O/_— FOR SALE, a Single seated 36iWlf Buggy (almost new) with lamps etc., complete; also, a set of good second-hand Harness.—Apply for address (town) to Stab Office. A~ RARE BARGAIN, must be sold im mediately, Seven-roomed House and 15 Acre Land, Mt, Eden District; nearly all the tmrohase money can be left on the property.— F,J .Moss and Co, Shortland street. OR SALE, the 3-ton Yacht Ethel May (coopered), with all gear, etc., in good order; suitable for either pleasurn or working purposes.—Apply Thames Carriage and Dray Factory, Victoria-street East. FOR SALE, a Good Staunch Spring Cart Horse (16 honds). Works in single or double harness.—Apply Thames Carriage and Dray Factory. Viotorla-streot East. Tjl O B SALE, THREE ALLOTMENTS, THE PICK OF HON. JAS. WILLIAMSON'B MOUNT HOBBON ESTATE. Splendid View, and Easy Terras. Apply to S, JACKSON, JUNR,, Queen-?*.. Auckland. TO SAW-MILLERS, CONTRACTORS, fee— A Splendid Bush containing large quantities of immense Kauri Trees; also Totara, Rimu, and probably Mottled Kauri, for sale by the undersigned. Timber only on 400 aores of land, situate within 3 mileß of railway station, and having good creeks for driving logs, and good metalled road communi cating with line. This is a rare chance for a man of enterprise to make a fortune. Imme diate application necossary.—J. R. Banderson, Auctioneer. T^TASHING MACHINE for Sale, im- Tl ported from Melbourne; Soiling at half its original cost. Can be used in a prlvata Family or Hotel or by Washer woman.—Apply to Manager of the Steam Laundry, Upper Pltt-st. SPECIAL N O T I C E. FOR SALE several of the best Building Sices In or near Auckland. Situated in Gladstone and Cleveland Roads. ParnelL These lots will be sold on any reasonable Terms and money will be advanced for Bnilding if required. Apply to— P. COMISKEY, Shortland-etreet fT^OR PRIVATE SALE, One of the bead, JF compaot and convenient Farms in Waikato. —For particulars apply to Robert Bradley, Auctioneer. Karangahapo Road. , FOR SALE (cheap), good second-hand Hooded Buggy, also new Pony Phcstons, Waggonette, Dog-cart, Station Waggon, and light Paynoll Cart.—Apply W. and E. Basten, Coachbnllders, Wakeffeld-street. "El O R SALE, •*■ At LOWEST Market Rates I Roßin, Pitch, and Tar Kerosene, Paint, and Olive Oils Champion's, Scott's, and Storer's Genuine White Lead, In wood Muntz Metal and Nails Large Stock of Canvas, voriouß braads Wire Rope, from 4J inch to J inch Bolt Rope, Hemp, and Manilla Rope, all Patent Windlass (wood), Frills, and Pa- Anchors, from 10 cwt to 10 lbs. .Chains, from i inch to 1 inch. Colza and I'tsh Oil. \ P, H, _"o_ENZIS,



Trader* "V"EW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. RAILWAY PICTON SOUTHWARDa PICTON WHARF EXTENSION CONTRACT. Written Tenders will be received at this Offloe until Noon of WEDNESDAY, the 29th April, 1885, for the above contract. They are to be marked on tho outside "Tender for Pioton Wharf Extension Contract," and addressed to the Hon. the Minister for Public Works, Wel lington. Telegraphic Tenders, similarly ad dressed and marked, will be received If pre sented at any Telegraph Office by Noon of the same date, provided that written Tenders are lodged at any District or Resident Engineer's Office by the same hour. Drawings. Specified cations, and General Conditions may be seen at this Office, and the Public Works Offices at Kelson, Blenheim, Auokland, Cliristchnroh, and Dunedin. The lowest or any tender not neces sarily accepted. By command. JOHN BLACKETT. Bngineer-in-Chief. Publio Works Office, Wellington, March 21.1885. T>E ESTATE OF JAMES STODART, X\) BANKRUPT. Tenders aro Invited for the Equity of Re demption of the valuable Freehold at Ponsonby, belonging to tho above named Estate. Par ticulars and conditions may be soon any day betworn the hours of eleven a.m., and one p.m. Sealed Tenders 10 be cent to the undersigned on or before noon on filh May, 1885. JOHN LAWSON. Official Assignee in Bankruptcy. m O BUILDEKS. Tenders will be received until noon on FRI DAY, M*y 1, for tho Erection of a Villa on the Surrey Hills Estate Plans, &c., may be Been at my office, Karaugahapo Road. ' A. G. LEE, Architect; mo BUILDERS. Tenders will be received until noon of SATURDAY, April 25, for Reinstating Cottage damaged by fire in Gaol Road. EDWARD BARTLEY, Architect. mo BUILDERS. Tenders will be received till noon of TUES DAY, the 28th inst., for reinstating damages by firo to a building in Wakefield-street. Speoifl* cation, &c. at my office. W. H. SKINNER. Architect, Vulcan lane. rr_I<DERS will be received by tho under _L signed until noon of THURSDAY, the SOth Inst., for the Erection and Completion of a Block of Buildings in Karangahapo Road and Howe-street for Messrs Garrett Bros. The loweßt or any tender not necessarily accepted. Plans. &c on Architect. 8. ScherfTs Buildings, Fort-street. mO BUILDERS AND OTHERS, Land and Building Materials found on reaeon able terms. __leA Exchange Buildings, Queen-street, T^EWMARKET ROAD BOARD. Tenders (separate) are required by the above Board antili noon of MONDAY next, 27th inst,, for:— Ist The purchase of a Stone Wall, about 600 feet long by i leet high, to be removed. 2nd liio erection of a Picket Fence, about 400 feet long, the removal of 2 Sheds, and 1 pair Gates on the Railway Reserve. Particulars to be obtained from the Secretary. Mr Dinnison, at the Newmarket Hall. W. J. SUITER, Chairman. mo BUILD E R S. Tenders will be received till i o'clook on FRI DAY, 24th inst, for Lowering and Alterations required for a Shop in Symonds-street. Specifi cations, etc., at Letts, Woodward and Co., Iron* mongers, Symonds-street. or J. A WOODWARD. Architect, Eden Vale Rood. TENDERS Wanted for Removal and Repairs to Dwelling-house. Close Satur day. April 25th.-Apply S. Southerby, ParnelL OPPOBite Btshop'B Court. TXTANTED, Tenders, up till 12.30 on V T Monday, the 27th inst., for tho Erection of a Cottage in Bnokland'a Road, near the Pah Farm, Kpsom.—Plans, &c., at E. Darby's, No. 28, Queen-street. W. F. HUBBARD, Quantity Surveyor. Quantities prepared for all Contracts of any magnitude. Cm Chamheks, Vclcib Lake. r\EVONPORT, NORTH S-OBJB. WELLS~BROS., CARTERS AND KXPUESSMSN. BRroirg. lime, "sand, scokia ash, POSTS, RAILS. PALINGS, SANI TARY pipas, &c., ia N.R-FENCING DONE AT LOWEST RATES, ESTIMATES GIVEN. YARD OPPOSITE DEVONPORT HALL. "VTOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that _i the Partnership hitherto existing between the undersigned, EDWARD JOSEPH BUR CHELL and JOHN BURCHELL, in the Trade or Business of Coal and Firewood Merchants, carried on at Ponsonby, under the stylo or firm of "BURCHELL 8R05.," was this day DIS SOLVED, as from the 23th day of February last, by mutual consent, and in future the Business will be carried on by the Bald EDWARD JOSEPH BURCHELL, who will pay and re coive all debts owing from and to the said Partnership. Witness our hands, this 9th day of April, 1885; EDWARD JOSEPH BURCHELL. Witness to the Signature of Edward Joseph Burchell: Edmund Majiony, Jun., BolioStor, Auckland. JOHN BURCHELL, Witness to the Signature of John Burchell: John McClube, Storekeeper, Katl kati. N.B.—ln reference to above, B. J. B. begs to thank his numerous customers for their kind Bupport during the last four yean, and hopes by supplying the best Coals and Firewood at the lowest remunerative prices, combined with striot attention to business and civility, to merit a continuance of their favours. Orders promptly attended to. mo ARCHITECTS. AMENDED ADVERTISEMENT. Competitive Designs are invited tor a Build ing to be erected on the Government Reserve, corner of Customs and Albert-streets, Auokland, suitable for tho accommodation ot the Customs, Land, and Native Departments of that city. The cost of tho Building is not to exceed twelve thousand pounds sterling (£12.000). No plan will be approved until the tender for It ia accepted, and the tender will be only accepted after the expenditure is authorised By Parlia ment. A premium of one hundred peunds (£100) will be given for the plan approved, which will then beoome tho property of the Government. The Government will not necessarily be bound to employ the same architect on the construc tion of the building. The Government Reserve Is two hundred and fifty links (250 links) facing Customs-street, and one hundred and twenty-live links (125 links) to Albert-street Tho designs are to be addressed to the Com missioner of Customs, Wellington, and to be sent In on or before the Ist June, 1885. The plans are to be signed with a motto, and In a separate sealed envelope the name representing the motto is to be given. THOMAS HILL, Collector. Auckland February 16.1585. THE PUBLIC TRUST OFFICE OF NBW ZEALAND. The Public Trustee mi.y be nominated Exe cutor under the Will of a Testator, or Trustee under a Marriage or other settlement. No charge Is made upon the depoßlt for Bate cus tody of any Will by which the Publio Trustee Is appointed Executor. Present Trustees, Executors, or Administra tors may, if approved, relieve themselves of future responsibility by transferring trasta to the Publio Trustee. Hence, Trustees residing in England, America, and else where, holding moneys for the benefit of persona who have emigrated to New Zealand, may not only relieve themselves of responsi bility, but, as tho rate of interest obtainable to New Zealand exceeds the English rate, will greatly augmont the income of the beneficiariea by 60 doing. The State gives on absolute guarantee gainst loss of funds by the fraud or flif-honeslY of its officers. Tiie Pnolic Tniatco lioldn large sums of money fw Investment on real security at current rates cf interest. Applioniioiia for advances oa flrrt moni'tf a will bo received at the various ases « cies, where all further particulars may DC , obtained. HAMKKTON. m Public xmtM.



Amusements. ABBOTT'S OPERA HOUBE Lessee ana Manageress........Mlbs Ke Grey Acting Manager Mr A. L. Cunara LAST NINeTnIGHTS. «" GRAND FASHIONABLE NIGHT. « THIS (Friday) EVENING ONLY, The groat emotional drama (an a^Pt*tion°f T< A. Palmer) of Mra Wood's celebrated novel, _ BAST LYNNE. ** EAST LYNNE. Lady Isabel and) ..Mies Db Grey Madam Vine I •""* TO-MORROW (Saturday) EVENING, First Time in Auckland of Wycheriey's Spare ing Comedy, THE COUNTRY GIRL. Peggy MIBS DX GREY FRIDAY~NEXT, May 1. COMMAND NIGHT ANB COMPLIMKKSABT BENEFIT TO MISS DE GREY. R o B aU n d..AS..!.^ KE.M^P E GB Blf Doors opon at 7.30; commence at S. g. T. liiNOHAM. Stage Manager. woodyearl TiLECTRIC rjIRCUS AND GREAT LONDON EQUIBQUERICULVM. ANOTHER CROWDED and FASHION GREETED THIS ENTERTAINMENT LAST EVENING. LASX NIGHT p BUT ONE OF THIS GREAT EVERY WITH EXCLA- Wh.be KVERYTH^GOOD NOTHING* TO-NIGHT I TO-NIGHT! TO-NIGHT I To-morrow (Saturday) Afternoon, at 2.30, GR&ND MATINEE FOR SCHOOLS AND FAMILIES. N.R-The Children of aU Charitablelnstttii tlons Invited FREE to this Afternoon Perform '"pwoes op Admission :-Chairs. 4s; Stalls, 9b: Pit, 2a, Children Half-price to all parts « taO the convenience of our patron* Chatol and Stall Tickets may be Jiuoha»d during the day at Lennox's Stationer BnoPk Queen-street ROBERT LOVE. Advance Cornier. ORESTERS' HALL. Kakanqahat'e Road. A GRAND CONCERT BY ST. SEPULCHRE'S PARISH GLEE CLUB. FOR THE NEW CHURCH OF THE EPIPHANY, WILL BE GIVEN THIS (FRIDAY) EVENING. Front Seats, 2s; Back Seats, Is. Doors open at 7.30; commence at 8 o'clock. /^LOVE FIGHT, TO TAKE PLACE IN THB THEATRE ROYAL, On SATURDAY NEXT, APRIL 25, BETWEEN W. MURPHY and E. DONOVAN FOR £10 A-SIDE, AND TO SEE WHO IS THE CHAMPION. There is every probability of it being the Beat Contest ever witnessed in the Colonies. Prioeß-DreßS Circle, 3s; Stalls, 2s; Pit, Is. . T> INKING! RIN KING!! The Committee of the Albion Rinking Assem bly wish to inform members, and intending members, that the Rinking Season will open on MONDAY, Ith May, at the Choral Hall, at 8 pan. R. H. SWALES, Hon-Seo. AKCING, DEPORTMENT, CALISTHENICS. &C. MONS. PAUL BIBRON, FROM PARIS. Will Commence Tuition at Masonic Hall, Princeß-street, as follows:— Select Adult Class, Wednesday, May. 6, 7.30 p.m.; Select Juvenile Class, Ba turday, May 9, 3 p.m. ; Miss Hill'f, Ponsonby, Tuesday, May 5, 7.30 p.m.; MiBS Bates'B, North Shore, Tuesday. May 19, aSO p.m.: and next term at Mrs Law]«, Remuera; Mrs Clayton's, Parnell; Mrs Glover's, Symonds-Btreet; Mrs Palmer's, CarltonGore Road ; Mrs GUcb'b, Mount Albert. PRIVATE LESSONS DAILY. Terms in Advance: Adult, 255; Juvenile, 21s. Circulars at Upton's and Eady's, or apply at residence, 75, Hobson-atreet. A UCKLAND SOCIETY OF ARTS. TTTB! FIFTH ANNUAL EXHIBITION* OPEN DAELY, From noon to 5 p.m., and 7.30 to 10 p.m., in the CHORAL HALL Admission, Is; Members, free; Season Tickets (not transferable), 2s Gd; Members' Family Season Tickets (to admit 1), ss. (Vlotorla-Btreot, a short distance above) m H E A T R E ROYAL, TO-DAY! TO-DAY 1 TO-DAY ON VIEW I ON VDJWI ON VIEW The Grandest Assortment of WATCHES, CLOCKS, JEWELLERY, At TOM KEESING'S, YICTORIA-ST. (5 doors above Royal Mall Hotel) Try my Deferred Payment System. Educational, f\ H. STEWARD, V/» Violinist (with assistance of a Lady), intends opening a Juvenile Dancing Claw. on BATUKDAY AFTERNOON next, at 3 p.m. Odd follows' Hall, Ponsonby. Terms. £1 Is, In advance. Names can be entered at Mr Allen1?, Draper. T7IVEMNG SINGING CLASSES will JCJbe commenced in the Training College, Wel lesley-street—Elementary Class, Weanesdar, April 1, at 7; Intermediate, at 8, and In Foresters' Hall, Karanprahapo Road, ElementJ ary Class. Tuesday, April 7, at 7; Practice Claw i Tuesday. April 7, at &—Fees: Gentlemen. 10a id: Ladies, 7s 6d for the course. Practice Claw. 2s 6d per quarter.—JonN Young, Member Tonfa Sol Fa College, London, and Singing Master Qlrla'High School. TRAINING COLLEGE, VOTLLEBLEY-STRBET. EVENINU CLASSES ARE NOW OPEN.- FRAdTCAL DBAWENQ/WITU PIiANH AND SOLID GEOMBTnY—Tuesday Evenings, at 7.30. Applied Mechanics and the Steam Enoinb, too., tea.— Thursday Evenings, at 7.30. Teacher: Walter J. Robinson, Board of Education, Medallist, and Certified with First' class Honours by Science and Art Department; also by City ana Guilds of London Institute tor advancement ot Technical Education. TnVBNING CLASSES, A. MOARTHUR. M.A.. L.L.8., purposes holding Evening Classes at the Tral£insr Col lege, Wollesloy-Btreet, beginning on MONDAY, the 9th instant, at half-past seven p,m- Each subject will be taken twice a week. Fees per term t ISs for one subject, 21s tor two. Classes will also be formed to prepare tot the Civil Service. General Knowledge and Matri culation Examinations at a fee ot Two Guinea per term. History (general and constitutional), Polities Economy, and Jurisprudence may be arranged 'tor. Information will be given and names enrolled at the Training CoUoge between half-past four and half-past five p.m. each attsrnoon, and on Saturday Detween three and four o'olock. IUfB, ¥. B. WOOD HA U, _L»X Teacher or the PIANOFORTE AND HARMONIUM. Address oare of Mr A. Eady, Auckland MtUla Warehouse. Queen-street. Board and Residence. OARD AND RESIDENCE, £1 per week; also, furnished or unfurnished apartments.—Apply Old Club. Eden Cresoent. 7N OVBRNOR BROWNE HOTHL, VJT HOBSON -STKKET. BoarA and IJodgloK - - - - MM par Weak Blturt«Rootn _ _ _ _ _ 35a per Week TMTALLINDINE AND riO., RUTLAND-STREET, AUCKLAND, WHOLESALE FURNITURE MANUFACTURERS, Beg to inform Merchants. Shippers, Furniture Dealers; and tho trade Uiat, having ereotod Machinery of the most mods-re descrip tion and labour-saving avpHancoß, they are now prcrt.-;<' to MANUFACTURE AUi KINDS O? JfUl'A'lTtißK IN AKX QUANTITY, Asd on the shortest noticf. VOKUUKBBIF AND MATSSU& tnjAKMSUSP.