The Auckland Evening Star.

VOL. XXVI.-Nc. 5,493,

AUCKLAND, N.Z., THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 1886,

PRICE: ONE PENNY,



rmill TTMOW STEAMSHIP. TMP^C^I U company of nkw' IW f^^A ZBALAND (LIMITED), ||| XIME TABLS.— February. "wASt PORTS irrcm Mannkrn). Bl»mer. j »»*n °'^ 1"""' I Tnvln. w ttrom Anctelflnd). fiAJuo rrhm-V^MM .j. noon I - g)R MKhBOUKMI (via BI.PWI. g^gnr~~TThnrg. Mar, fl, noon I — TOR SYDNEY. gStfOOwTTu^sTMar^lO, 5 p.m. I - *£— ygTsUVA AXU LWVUKA. gS?^rj^n..Mar.9,sp.m. I - S2— FORJVUSSKLL. j^Sw rMonTMw-i-SP-"'- ' ~ '. fICKKTa-Dnrinf the month ,VvJ;,»™ Kxouralon Tickota will bo Issued Ji ffodVwa. callable for return until Slat •tti'^Bt bo booked and alongside TWO tmtilS heforo advortised timo of departure. Hffio Tickets must bo taken at tho Com tvf?)ffloa (Auckland Brunch), corner of gSiadOartoaMtioott. jTZ^f) RIE N T LINE. •nBSHMHr Under nonti.-aot wlfA the New South Wales Govornmcct tor %TfolfoX°S^^hip a belougtng to the -Jift cVI and tho Paciflo Co. will leave S&mJiry and MELBOURNE on tho nnder 2SS dawfor ■LONDON, via ADELAIUK SfflOO GARCIA (at Btoamor'a option), SUEZ J^KAPUai- —gtemnor; From Sydney.l From Molb'urne. rmMA.- ..T Feb. 23 March 8 £kv::.:: iSifi « 7 °_ And formlghUy thereafter. "Itoough faros to London, «23 to £75. ~ i^ongera socure special advantages by £ &rough from New Znaland. Second- Srassensors by Orient sWamer are provided Sftlßloon paSitaKea to Sydney or Melbourne. "pA^AGESFKOM LONDON.- gpeoial faolll- KM^Sforaed for bringing out Fl-lends and SSlttTes by pre-paymont of tho paaaago-monoy *SpKOIAIi RKTURN TICKETS, available for Hmonths, are lssuod at the foUowing rates i— pUmf'BTOKKD THROUGH-An- DOKet Reduced Rates. *ttaMfgffll B a^a)MPAVY OF . NEW ZEALAND (LIMITED), Agents to New Zealand. " - *■_ t^TtIAM TO LONDON. JBSfflr STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, FOR LONDON DIRECT (Via Colombo). Loavo I Leave Steamer. Sydney, j Melbourne. —' j Igs£ 'iSsS UmilKOif _ ' Mar- 6 Maroh 12 PifSfVA Mar. 20 March 26 pmjf April 3 AprilQ SassaWs April 15 April2l Aldthenooforward every altonmto wook. Psssengßrs and cargo bookod w London, Mar- BoHlee, Italy, Kgypt, India, China, and Japan * Return Tickets issued both to first and second oUMMflsengora fit ospociully low rates. Cheap KMTVBd accommodation oan ba obtamud In this Ompsny's vessels. PaSKora booking at Auckland Boonre ■pedal Svantages. &Qiti«ntreot. Auckland. Agents. e~ TVTORTHEEN STEAM fe^ ll SHIP CO. (LIMITED). lI^ASV TIM 3 TABLH.-FKBJIOARr. 1 C \\ (Weather and other Ciroum jiir^*««» stnucea Perniittlng). // FROM QUKKNSTKEKT II; V/HARF. fßt QUIOKBBT, OUKAPKBT, AND EASIEBT ROUTB. Ttotots can avoid the tedious and rough (ratal Journey by taking passage to the Northern Stoauißhip Company v now and fast llstmera Clansman and Wellington, which |e»TB Auckland alternately every Monday ano Hranday, at 7 p.m., arriving at Tanranga at B Wook on tho following morning, when a Coach under mall contract loaves Immediately after bMtfart for the Hot Lakes, passing through toe Yesey Stowait Sottlcment, arriving at Ohiaenmtu at two p.m. aaine day, lOETAURANGA AND BAY OF PLENTY :. . FOBT3. WBAMgB. I PATB OJ BAIUMQ. Oanaman 1 Thursday. 26,7 p.m. I Connects at Tanranga for Opotlkl DOTKlaa and Bay of Plenty Ports every I Tnesday. RbObeat Barrikr. Trtpheka, Port Fitz- Itpy. AND WHANQAPARAPAUA. Blmalg I Every Saturday. Ba.m._____ fia WHAHaABiirWHANOARKI fIKADB, AND ■ Manoapai. Hicgragor I Every Tueßday, 8 p.m. fob whakßakei, wnanqarei heads, and Pahua Bat. lUmpsgor | Every Friday, BPf ■ For Mubottby Bay and Tairua. 8K55 (Every Monday and Thursday,7 I pjn. , fc»B WHAKBABBI AND WHAJIBARKI HEADS (Cutrying passengers and cargo for Walnut. A Coach meets tna uteamer on arrival to con- Wypatswigera to Waiuu L , Ibojregor f_friday,27,6p.m. Wellington I Friday, 27.8 p.m. ____ FIIOM WHASQAKKI TO AUCItLAND QTrom Railway Wharf.) Wellington | Saturday^a, 6 p.ni; rOH WAITA^^W^FLY^gUTjI. . Argylo and Gairloch. aa per adverliaßmente. j TOR HOKIANGA. .A Steamer fortnightly (as per advertisement). Cargo must be booked and alongside the TWwjl by Ip.m. prompt. None will bo reoeived liter that hour. . _ Pasßaze Tickets must ba taken at tho Couj- W-y> Offloe, 67. Quoen-stroet. Auckland. KXCCRSIOK TICKETS. - During the aonths of January and February same will bo Ismud at Reduced Rates, available for Return until flst of March. 1385. The Wellington or Clansman for Walwera wary Saturday, at 2 p.m., returning every Monday, 7 a.m. xjTf- O S. COROMANDEL. Jffffi^gßprHOMAS SCOTT, MASTER. , TIM— ________ -MTsn Anoklana i iiearoa Ooromsn ael i '; ' Feiraary. Fooruary. W««y,27,2p.m. _ - Saturday, 28,12 noon Wtsttier and othor olroumatanoeß permitting. Notreirponslblß In shipping, carrying, or dw *Mßlng live Btook. . No oargo reoslvod without ehlpping note, and within half an hour of advortlaed Umo of _a '4ll P_roels mnii» bo propald oc board. : ;^__^' » R. n. HWTWDT.KY. M»n»_s». " _&__»'^- CJTEAM TO THAMES, _4_Falc__l O Connecting with River JBWBB_aß__3teamern for STIRLING <_I-ii-I_BaSPwnRI'H.OHINKMURI.WAI- i_!7 TKKAURI. WAIHI, TK «WHA GOLDKIELDS, MORIUNSVILLK, gATTOA PLAINS, AND GRANT AND HBTER'S SBTTLRMICNT. M.HOTOMAHANA, P.B. BNTKRPRISK No. a. AND ANNE MILBANK. ' _: FROM AUCKLAND. ___ I Rotoma- | Enter- I Anna «-____] hana. | priso. I Milbank. «nr_,2B 10 30 a.m. - I — 1 £«•. 27 11.30 a.in. | 0 p.m. - !__■_ 28 Ip.m. I - I - , ■ _. FROM THAMES: " I Rotoma- I iintor- I Anne *_—— _!—han__| prise. I Mlibank^ ffi_*,aiur3ul___ B'"36"p.m; I"" - ■£"■■■:■ S7 5.30 p.m. - - " Sl_J___ - 7 p.m. I - i,_«_OMS!O tocolvod tor Rotomshana within WttJ_._o_ro{ adverUscidtimeof loaylng. _l_S? t _3Ponßlble In Shipping, Carrying, or "WHMglng Live Stock. _■■ ; ' GKO. FRA3I-R. Agnnt -i^-QHAW, SAVILL AND J^K ALBION COMPANY (Limited). MO?,JHLY LINE OF FAST STEAMERS HJWEEN ALL THE PORTS OF NEW TatsA nd AND LONDON. arlw 1. !now'- 5.200t0ns reg., 3.500 i.h.p. TnvffP ■ ■ IMI tons rog., 3.000 i.h.p. fiftuwi" •• Us;i tons reg., 3,000 i.h.p. rr 1?" •• 4,741 tonsrcg., 3,000 i.h.p. «lS_lrt*f 0 steamers arc built on tht%T servico by Mcssm Denny Bros.. iwrnoveinonta* 4 Me littOd With "" the lateßt WhiM!?™ wevioußly belonged to the famous known SrS. 4no' ntia "re already favourably Tk*"'""liSsw Zealand trade. UWUOV t^IO leaves WKLLINQTON for All _ninS£RKCT on tno 22nrt M»roh. ■tßn_. nsMloa to be obtained from the Mi , L. J). NATHAN & CO., •,.:', A. HEATHER. CRUIOKSHANK & CO.



JL^-- Ttf'EW ZEALAND SHIP- COMPANY'S LINE OF MAIL STEAMERS. NOTICE TO SHIPPERS. The rates of frctght on wool by Btoanier have been reduced to 3d and id por pound (for greasy ami Hcoural respectively), with 10 por cont. primßKC THE NKW ZEALAND SHIPPING CO. (LIMITED). <?rnriE Nfiw zea. jhT'lo' Z'i'1/ LAND SHIPPING COM. f^LJiwfl PANY' 3 ROYAL MAIL fe^fVo-:[ LINE 0F STEAMERS Lr : S,,Wl^-^-' | ("»dor Contract with the **^* ifl Now Zealand Government) Will bo despatched with Hor Majesty's Malls as under (or LONDON, Via Rio do Janolro and Madoira :— Steamers. TonJ^'^J Date. issS Rimutaka 4,750 Lyttolton MarohU Ruapkito ._ 1,163 - April 9 Kaikouha 4,750 _ May 7 Tonqariro ... 1,1(53 _ June! Aorancji I.IGS .. July 2 Ana thenceforward every fourth Thursday. Tho abovo aro all newßteamers, built specially for the, trade, and commanded by men of great axporlenco. Tho length of tho passago by tho Company's steamers averages under 10 days. Passage money: Saloon, from 60 guineas upwards; second cabin, 40 guineas; steerage, from 18 guineas. For froi|,rht.or passago apply to THE HEAD OFFICES, CIIRISTCIIURCH. Or to the Branches and Agents of tho Company throughout tho Colony. ___ Jt _- YI/AiUKU AND ONB _#®SS__Si Vl HUNOA STBAM J^W«i NiVI&ATION °°* (LnnT»D». TIME ____.__£.-&_. MANUKAU. Lcavt C'nehunKa I Leave Wulufcu I Fi___uar_. 1885. 27—Friday, 5 p.m. — — 28—Saturday, 10 a.m. March, 1886. 2— Monday, 7 a.m. 2 -Monday, 11.30 a.m. 4—Wed.. 8 a.m. 4—"Wed., 12.30 p.m. s—Thursday, 8.30 a.m. s—Thursday, 1 p.m. o—Friday (forllanukau Heads), 8 a,m. 7—Saturday, 10 a,m. 7—Saturday, 2.30 p.m, 9-Monday, 11.30 a.m. 9—Monday, 4 p.m. 10—Tuesday, 1 p.m. — 11—Wed., 2 p.m. 11—Wed., 6 _.m. — 12—Thursday, 7 a.m. 13—Friday. 4 p.m. — — 14—Saturday. 9 a.m. 10—Monday, 6 a.m. 18-Monday, 10.30 a.n_, 18-Wod.. 7 a.m. • 18-Wed., 11.30 a.m. Iff—Thursday, 7.30 a.m. 19— Thurs., 12 noon 20—Friday (for Manukau _ Heads), 8 a.m. 21—Saturday, 9 a.m. 21-Soturdar, 1,30 p.m. 23—Monday, 10.30 a.m. 23-Monday, 3p m. 25-Wed., 1J.30 p.m. 2j-Wednesday, 5 p.m. 26—Thursday. 3 p.m. — 27—Friday, 1 p.m. 27—Friday, 7.30 a.m. — 28-Bnturday, 9 a.m. 30—Monday, 0 a.m. 30—Monday. 10.30 a.m. Weather and othor circumstancos permitting. All frelKlns payable before delivery of goods. J. BARR BROWN. Managing Director. j^jd^C S« 8. WAIT AX I, t gSßg&&£w'm toM re«lßter m hIP" wiu '^J__lkßSms^ be deapatohod to WHANGAREI. WHANGAREI HKADB, MANGAWAI. AND PARUA BAY 7 as follows :— TIME TABLE FOR MARCH. From Auckland : Every Tuesday and Friday, 8 p.m. From Whang arki : Thursday. 2Gth. 4 p.m. Holiday. 2nd. 9.30 a.m. 'Ihuradav, sth, 10 a.m. Saturday. 7th. 12 noon Thursday, 12th, 5.45 p.m, Monday, 16th, 5.(5 p.m. Thursduy, 19th. 10 a.ra. Monday, 23rd, 12 noon Thursday. 26th. 4 p.m. Jlonday, 30th, 5.45 p.m. Cargo received at Kamo Coal Depot, Railway Wharf, until 4 p.m. A COACH meets tho Stoamer at Marsden Point, and runs to Waipu. Cargo. — For Waipu and Marsden Point Fiuught must he Pkkpaid. and for Whangarot Heads, Mungapai, and Parua Bny Payable OS Delivery. All deliveries will be made on tho wharf or other usual landing place ntriak of Consignee. Tho Ofllco will bo open for issue of Passenger Tickots until live minutos boforo advertised timo of leaving. KAMO COLLIERY COMPANY (LIMITED), Agents. Offlco--14A. Queen-st. opposite Firth's Mill. A^LdT nrHE RAILWAY A EMPLOYEES' *qjsjlg[g**&r ANNUAL PICNIC Having been Abolished, the P.s. VICTORIA Hat been engaged for an EXCURSION TO ROCKY BAY, WAIHEKH, On SATURDAY, Feb. 28, Leaving the Railway Wharf at 8 a.m. Friends and the Public are Invited to share in tho day's outing. Free Tea only provided. Various Sports through tlio day. TJokets- Adn'.ti, 2s (A; Children, half-fare; which m_y bo obtained of Mcssrn Mason, Webster, Luke, Whitbnrn. CamnolL Sperry. bargeant. Burns, Stewart; also Mr Peat. Penrose Station, and Mr. Webster, Draper, Victoria Avenuo, New North Road^ _^ (TsTIERVILLE GARDENS, ST. HELIER'S BAY. TEA AND REFRESHMENTS CAN BE SWINGS IN THE ORCHARD. Arraneements can bo made for Schools and Plivate Parties. ~ ... Furnished Apartmonta for Seaside Visitors. Board optional. p y proprieton mo THE INHABITANTS OF DEVONPORT, TAKAPUNA DISTRICT, AND THE PUBLIC GENERALLY. I MICHAEL CORCORAN (Late of the Greyhound, Thames, and Metropo litan Hotels, Queen-st., and Star and Garter Hotel, Coromandel) Begs to announce that ho has taken the FLAGSTAFF HOTEL, NORTH SHORE, Aud hopes to merit tho patronage of residents and vi.itore. FIRST-CLASS ACCOMMODATION FOR LODGERS; BATHS, &c. THE HOTEL IS CLOSE TO THE WATER bo tha Visitors have the advantage of SEA BATHING. A FIRST-CLASS BILLIARD TABLE, pre sided over by an experienced marker. MICHAEL CORCORAN, FLAGSTAFF HOTEL, NORTH SHORE. RS CORSTON begs to inform ">? Millinery and General Drapery at a great re- EFu n S£S|s« prevailing colour-a beautiful cardinal.



Business Notices. A. and Gr. Price, ENGINEERS, BOILERMAKERS, IRON AND Hit ASS FOUNDERS, AND GENERAL MACHINISTS, THAMES, Hnvo for sale llu> following Machinery :— 1 Portable Niigine, :iy Horcsby & Co.. 8 h.p. l Hoiiwnui Kiwin,-. iluiiblo oylindor, lOiu. ilium.lor. -Jlin. stroke 1 llori/.imlnl Kn : ;iti.-. I'lin. by ISin. KtroUo 1 Launch Kn^-ino. I'.iti. by ..iii. Klrok. 1 Miiltitulmlin' llnilVr. Ufi. loiin I)v."ift. dl.'iinotor 1 Cornish lioiliT. •.MM. !on,r by lift.'dhunotur 1 Cornish lloilir. 1-if. Inn;,- by .ill. diium'tur 1 Corni.h Holler, 1711. long by Ift. Din. diameter 1 Cornish Holier, l.'ill. lorn- by .ifr. ilmnwtpr 1 Conii.Hh lloiler, l.'fl. Ion;,- by Ift. din. iliiiuioter 1 Vertical Holler, Field tubes', 7ft. _;<ft..ln.; nuw A nimuliiy of second-hand Quurlz-orusliing I'Junt. IRstinmtcß supplied for all elns9esof KnKincoring Work.—Makers of Sawmill and Quarts crushing Machinery, Tnrblno Wiieela, Ilydniulio Machinery, Timber.lacks, and Patent Safety Catches for Warehouse and other Lift Cages. tj\ O TRAVELLERS. PRESENTS FOR HOME. Very handsome Inlaid Table Tops, Cabinets, and walkiupr Htioks. nmdo from the plok ot New Zealand b beautiful woods, at very roason ablo prices. Carefully packod for shipment. W. NOIUUE. Top of Shortland-stroot. T I S D ALE, • COAL AND FIREWOOD DKALER, At Yard, Karangahape Road, or Ship's Side. Posts and Rails, llousio Blocks, and Shingles on Salpj "~p A L L B D BACK. JJKWMARKKT JTOTKL, NEWMARKET. GEORGE H. EASTON Bega to notify to hia old Friends and Customers and tho General Public that ho haa resumed the Proprietorship of tho above woll-known and solcot Suburban Hotel, and that tho buslnosa will bo conducted under his personal enpor vision, and on the same lines which caused his formor regime to bo so satisfactory, popular, and successful, and trusts they will again favour him with their kind patronage. W. F. HUBBARD, Ojinutlty Surveyor. Quantities proparod for all Contracts of any magnitude CITY CHAMBERS, Vulonn Lano. SUPERIOR CORUGATED TANKS. X" j. lTllean Has For Sale a number of the above, with tups, ready for use, prico 355, at his Shop, Wollesloy streot East (next door to Orowthor'B Stables). Lartio Quantities of Spouting, Ridging, and Down Pipes always in Block. Verandah Iron curved at tho shortest tiotico. Country orders will always recoivo hia prompt attention. Lead Washers always on hand. WTLLIAM THO if AS, Corner of Lome and Vlotoria atreota, Auckland East, MONUMENTAL, MARBLE. AND GENERAL STONEMASON, ARCHITECTURAL SCULPTOR AND CARVER. Inscriptions Aocnrate and Beautiful. Monumenta, Tombs, Headstones, and evew description of Stone Work at the Lowest Possible Prices for Town and Country M E S SRS B ROWN, gARRETT As Agents for tho PUKKIUMU CHEESE FACTORY, Have appointed Jleesrs F. HEWIN & BROTHER, Quke.v-st. PURVEYORS For tho highly renowned LIMBURG 4 SWISS CHEESE, Which evon excels in quality the Homo article. HAMES CARRIAGE AND DRAY FACTORY. JAMES MACKIE, PnorßißTO*, VIOTORIA-STREKT EAST, AUCKLAND. Repairs of every description In Wood and Iron neatly executed on the shortest notlo*. Springs made and repaired. Alwayi on Hand-A large qunntity of Limp«, ilno Ironbark Shafts and Spokes, Red Gam Follies, and Hobart Town Hardwood. K.B.—Canntrv Drriara nnrW.rmllr itUnrtdrt tO. TKLKPHONE, No. 308. niCHM OND HOUSE, PONSONBY ROAD, AUCKLAND, W. COCH RA N, Sen., __FAMILY_BOTCHER I B~ D~T~C~H~B R AND CO., FOBT-BT. AND QUKKN-HT WHAM1. STEVEDORES, RECEIVING AND FORWARDING AGENTS. WOOL STORED ABD DUMPED »OU SHIPMENTt, BALLAS* SCTPJ'LIKD. / Thos. J. JELaßbutt, / MAmjKAcrr'jßßß o# CORN BROOMS, B£gitf K TBADB | RAP A I } M ABK, TELKPHONK N0..-!l3i. 1 [A CARD.] lifß W. F. BUCK LAND Has commenced practice in Auckland ag a BARRISTER AND SOLICITOR In Chambe No. 5, Durham-at. Eaat (opposite T. and S. Morrin and Co^a Bide entrance). F" RA N Z KVMM ER, FORT-BTEBET, ADJOINING POST-OKICICF, IMPORTER AND COMMISSION AGENT DIRECT IMPORTER OK CIOABS. Sold in QnanfltiOß of 50 or More. GO TO BATH to ROTH'S PUBLIC HOT, COLD, AND BHOWER BATHS, Victoria- street East. Charge-ONE StHLLING. Open all weekdari from 6 a,m. to 9 p.m., and SUNDAY MORN INGS from 6 till 10 a.m. The Bath-rooma are all private, and supplied with every conven ience, Turkish towels, flesh and hair brushes, combs, respirators, soaps, &o. Select Bath rooms (private) for Ladies every day. at all hours, with female attendance, One Shilling and Sixpence. Vlease note the address—Victoria street East, abovo tho Greyhound Hotel, and next the Cheap Bedding and Furniture Mm* Auoklsn* K.B.—Barber In attaiuiima«- HOBSON-STBEBV jj CASH AND DEFERRED PATMBHI TAILORS, DRAPERS. MILLINBBB, MANTLE AND HAHIT-MAKBBfI, HOBSON-BXKB*!. WeießpeotfnllTlnTlte attention to our Lam Stock of NOVELTIES for the present Season. Onr Great Variety and Choloe of the Bei Fabrics, with the Skill and Talent we now em ploy, and the great succeas of our efforts to pro luce Superior Garments, Perfoot In Fit, ana tJnoxcoUed in Cut end Style, gives us even sonfldenoe In respeotftiUy solloitlnt; the bvoni of a vlait. All Twesds thonraghlr shrnnk before beiaa made up, and Fit and Workmanship Guaranteed. The Deferred Payment System bai bw» oomd to be a great boon, by enabling thoM with limited incomes to procure necossarles U be easiest possible way. ALL GOODB ARK MARKED IN PLAIN FIGURES* Oosh Customers receive 5 per oent. Discount one shilling In the pound sterling) on all paroeli t aB9 -ana ««|ggS^HnmraD. r.^iurjiuj riss sh> dock.



pOR DO N HOUSEi (LATE DAMPTER'S). WAKEFIELD-STREET. H. Gordon bogs to inform tho public that ho has dpomid tho nboVo promises with a well and carofillly Boleotod stock of Gehoral Drapery, Millinery, Hosiery, &c. imported direct, that will bo oflured at prices which will merit a sharo of your patronago. For good valuo inspect this stock. Equalled uy Fkw, Kwkllbd ny Nonk. New goods to arrive ox Doric, now duo. -[%/T R A] h. WRIGHT, SURGEON DENTIST, Will bo prepared to recoivo Patirnts at his Premises, TOP OF BHORTLAND-STRBBT. On and uflor MONDAY, 2nd FEBRUARY. Hours of Attendance—9 _.m, till 5 p.m. DR. WRIGHT begs to intimato that, for tha convenience of his patients, he will attend dally tor Consultation, from 12 till o'clock, at the above address. MMURCHIE, Tailor, who leaves • for England on tho sth Maroh, requoste that all accounts against him bo sent in, and that all outstanding accounts owing bo paid on or hoforo tho 23rd inflt T> A R N E L L. QREAT r*LKARING QUT gALE OV DRAPERY, CLOTHING, MILLINERY, AND FANCY GOODS. In oonaoquon.o of Partnership arrangements, our STOCK MUST BK SOLD AT ONCE. All Goods marked In Plain Figuroß, and Sold for Cash Only. ! Sale will Commence on SATURDAY NEXT, 21st INST. J. G. B R ° v N> MANUKAU ROAD, PARNELL. "DICTURE FRAME MANUFACTORY Jl AND MUSICAL INSTRUMENT WAKF HOUBB, 88. VICTORIA-STREET. Auoklaifl (9 doors above Albert-street). C. E. GARTER, J v n.. ' PIIACTIOAL SIGN WRITK.n, GiLDBR, AND EM HOKHKK ON OLABB. Bilk Banners Written In the Latoßt Design. 6minor and Marbler._ I\7fir"w7~A7TDUGLEBy, M.RLB.A., Jj/JL arohitkct. &a Offices i No. 7. Kxohange Chambors, Unoen- Btrcot TMPORTANT PUBLIC NOTICE. REVOLUTION IN THE GROCERY BUSINESS. HAVE TEN PKR CENT. BY BUYING- AT THOMPSON'S, THOMPSON'S, FOOT OF GREY-STREET. Tho Quostion is—How can wo offer this Speoial Advantage? Well, wo Buy for Cash, and wo Sell for Cash, and our Motto Is Small Profits and Largo Returns. PURE BLENDED TEAS at Is Bd, 28, 2s 4d, and 2s 8d por lb. THE BEST THE WORLD PRODUCES, 28 lOd por lb. 10 or 121b. PARCELS of the above TEAS lops 2d per lb. Reduction ORIGINAL 121b. BOXES, 15s, 17a 6d, 22s 6d, and 255. EVERY ARTICLE IN THB GROCERY BUSINESS lOWIR THAN ANY OTHER HOUSE. TRY US. TRY US. OUR PRICKS ARK THE LOWEST. AND QTJADITY IS OUR LEADING FEATURE. Note thb Addbess— A. B. THOMPSON, FOOT OF GREY-STREET (threo doors below Cook-street;). "OETIRING FROM BUSINESS. A REAL CLEARING SALE. ISO SHAM. W. Eyre. VICTORIA-STREET, Who has now been In business for 21 years, ia about to retire, and will offer his STOCK AT MESS THAI. COST, When be trusts hia old Friends and tie Publio of Auckland will embrace the opportunity o£ seourlnK some of THE BARGAINS, For in fact tho Goods will be GIVEN AWAY. GIVEN AWAY. THE STOCK MUST BE CLEARED OUT IN A COUPLE OF WEEKS, To make room for a tenant. A FEW QUOTATIONS OF PRICES will give an idea of the IMMENSE REDUCTIONS CLARK'S .00yd REELS, 1b the doz; übubl price, 1b 6d DRESS BUTTONS, 1b per gross; usual price 6s EXTRA SUPERIOR WHITE SOCKS, 6d per pair; usual price. Is MEN'S B.C. and WOOL SOCKS, from 3d per pair i,Sßoyps RIBBONS that cost from 9d to Is 6d per yard, will be given away at 2d per yard A LOT OF BEST HOYLK'S PRINTS, cost 6d and Sd, will bo sold at __d A NICE LOT OF LADIES' TRIMMED STRAW HATS, 6 at 15s, that were 30b; 8 at 10s, that were 20s A LARGE QUANTITY OF UNTRIMMED HATS AND BONNETS, Newest Styles, at 6deach. Milliners, Dressmakers, &c, will find this a rare opportunity of buying LACES, TRIMMINGS, LININGS, BUTTONS. &c, &c, AT A MERELY NOMINAL COST. SALE NOW ON. AND WILL CONTINUE FOR TWO WEEKS. /"IOUSINS AND ATKIN have on Salo \J several Second-band Buggies, Phaetons, and Dog Carte, light, and suitable! for gammer use. '



I rpHE UNION STEAM SAW, MOULD •* ING, SASH, AND DOOR COMPANY (LIMITED), __ai._h IN TIMBER, DOORS, SASHES, AND TURNERY, Supplies from Bush MilU by direct dollvory at any Publio Wharf in Auoklund :— BUILDING MATERIAL IN EVERY FORM, iHOMTunra MOULDINGS. Owner of tho Tuirna Saw-mil's, WHICH IMtOntlCK THIC BEBT JOINERS' TIMUKR IN THE MARKET. IMPORTANT TO liUIfjUKIIS, CON TRACTOHS. CAHINKTMAKKRS, AND JOINERS. A Specially Selected Stock of JOINERS' TIMBER From tho Tairua Mill, thoroughly seasoned and ready for working up, is always kept in Stock at MECHANICS' BAY YARD, In lots to suit customers' requirements. MECHANICS' BAY~TIMBEI. YARD AND FACTORY, TIMBER, DOORS, SASHES, TURNERY. FRETWORK, And GENERAL JOINERY The Company continues to supply in lots to BUlt purchasers matorial as above. Stocks in all dopartnumlsarolargo.woll-uiisortiid, and thoroughly soasonod. and Favourable quotations will bo given to those about to build. Prico Llst3 and all Information on application to HEAD OFFICE, Mechanics' Bay. .1 O B L~b TS. Special inducements to buyers of Timbor suit alilo for Out-buildings. BIRKENHEAD AND NORTHCOTE. The Company's Branoh Yard in this district, in oonnootion with Uiobusineßs of Messrs Flewellyn, Bros., Blrkenhead Wharf, contains Largo Stooks ot Umber (rough and dressed), Mouldings. Doors, and Sashes for immodiato dclivory at TOWN PRICES. AY OF ISLANDS WAGGON AND CARRIAGE CO. (LIMITED), 83. QUKttN-STHK-T. This Company having opened an Auckland Agenoy, aro now prcparod to take orders from tho Wade and the public for all kinds of Waggon and Carriage Material at manufacturers' priceß, Fannor'sSprlng Waggons, with scat and brake, now on hand ; also, Hubs, Wheels, &o. Orders 80-citod by tho Agent, GUY TRENCHARD. miNSMITH'S and Plumber's Businoss JL for Salo, situate in a pro.porouß township; capital oponing for an industrious man with a littlo money.—Apply to E. Portor & Co., Iron mongora, Auckland. Money MONEY TO. LEND, in large or small •nme, _t ututti rates ot lctsreat. CONNKLL & COO_ ER, HoUclton. V_lc__ Lam. MONEY TO LEND on Freehold Socuritloa.—A. Buchanan, tor, Ht. Mungo Chambors (opposite Bank of Now Zealand). MONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage, of Flrst-claßa Froohold Securities. W. COLEMAN, Solicitor, National Insurance Building.. MONEY LENT ON PROMISSORY NOTKS. HOUSES. FURNITURE. &O. BILLS DISCOUNTED DAILY. MORTGAGEB NEGOTIATKU. JOHN wTi-AKDIB, Lard, Commission, and Kstatr Auknt, HIGHSTRKET, Auckland. MONEY TO LKND, In Bums of £25 and upwards, at nnrront rates of Interest Apply to PKTKR 01JPIIANT, Soliritor. High-street MONEY TO LENI^ot a modorate rate of Interest.— A iiply to JACKSON k RIJSSKIJU SolicUorrf. Hliori land-street. MONEY TO LEN 0 »t currentTatoTof lntoroat.—liaiahlcy unil .lackson, Quctm atreot. INDUSTRIAL In i'KOVIUENi1 PHK MANKNT mniiOINR LAN!'. AND IN VESTMENT BGCIV_-_ OF AUCKLAND, (Sonteiof Vuooii r.'i-.,pt h_d Vulcaa la__ _NTE3TMB:JT DK-'ABTMUMTi Tklo_oolotyluniiw:s'«i!:ij;: ©rdtnary loft.sl-_:_ Sh._"__, omit-CB tuHtßt. of lntoreet and profiu Paid-up InvwHas .S)j_cnsof A2O caoh,carojiof 7 per oent. Intereft (payable b_lf-yoarly) _ni laterost allowed on dayuKlta ton 13 months--_.._.-.--6 per oent, 6 months-. .-S per oont T dayo' notloo-.. 1 per oont BORROWING DEPARTMENT. The Society _dv_noon on Approved Freehol* »nd Leasehold Propnty to thfl extent of thros lourtluj of the value Borrowore mr.7 P»y off purl or tho whole of th»"lr DMntKngcß at sny tiruo. Reduoed Tdblo of Katon aud »ny further parti culars required may bo obtain»d at tho Sooloty b OffloM. okORGK FRAJSKR. MansiM, TtTOTJCE OP REMOVAL. THE VICTORIAN LOAN AND DISCOUNT AGENCY HAVB REMOVED TO OFFICES. NEXT DOOR TO MR P. OLIPHANT, Somoitob, HIGH-STREET. A UCKLAND PERMANENT CO- J\ OPERATIVE BUILDING & INVEST MENT BOOIKTY, OJTIUBI 117, QUBEN-BTRBET, LOANS granted upon approved Bocnritloa of Freohold or Loaaohold Properties in sums of __0 to £8.000, principal and lntoroat being rnpay able In instalments at tho following Reduced Rates for repayment of each £100 borrowed :— Bepaymentsextond-jp W(u ,fr Total Amount tag over lor Week. Bo p ayabl6i & s. d. _ s. d. 1 year _ _ 2 0 0 104 0 0 S years - _ 1 010 108 0 a 8 years ... 11 7 113 16 0 _ years _ 11 8 121 6 8 a years _ 8 9 138 18 9 8 years _ - 7 1 1.7 13 9 lOyeara .... 6 3 162 18 8 And In the aamo proportion for smaller . or larger loans. DEPOSITS.—The Socioty reooivea Monoy on Dopofllt:—Repayable at 7 days' notico, S per oent. per annum; repayable in 6 months, 6 por oont. por annum. JOHN BATGKR. Secrotary. T ONDON MORTGAGE, LOAN, AND XJ DISCOUNT BANK. 60, BHORTLAND-STREET, Auckland (O-Tonim A. Clark & Sons' War*ho_«__ And Littlo CoUUib-utroov, Molbourne. liOANS ARK ADVAJiCBD FROM £10 TO £1,000. Upon personal, frsfiliold, nud leaisohold soourlty, repayiblfl by Weekly, MoDtWy, or Quarterly Instalments, at Lowest Currant Rates. AdT_noes made on Furniture wttheut removal, and all olnnsss of Meiohandlss. LOJJtaOKANTBD UPON LlfK POMOTEB, LSOAOTU, AND INTBP.iISTS ONDBS WILT.B. BILLS DISCOUNTED AT CURRENT RATES, LoA-i* ui-iNDK'oaiT or Dkkds. Repa______ MY KABY iNRTArj.CISNTS. FORKS GRATIS. All eomm unlciitloua and lnterrlewg held strloUy ! Soti_d_nrla2. Baot-W Kwolakd Notbh CiuKmm, LONDON LOAN AND DISCOUNT COMPANY. HIGH-STREET, NEXT TO ATKINS PRINTING OFFICE, £5 to £1,000. This Company grants Loans on PERSONAI SECURITY, FREEHOLD : Aljp LEASEHOLD SECURITY, ON FIRST AND SECOND MORTGAGES, or on any available security, repayable in WEEKLY OR MONTHLY INSTALMENTS, or In any way to suit the Borrower. Loans may be repaid at the rate of Sixpence per week in the Pound. Bills Discounted at Current Rates. Bank of England Notes and Australian Bank Notes Bought All communications strictly cor /Identlal. LONDON LOAN AND DISCOUNT CO., -UCiH-STRBu-T . (NftXT TO ATKIN _ PBDraiKfl OHTM,



Land and Estate Metitn. €. H. Osmons: liAND AND MONETARY AGENT, 116, QUEICN-BTBEKT (Adjoining B. Tonks and 09,'s). TELEPHONE N 0..,18». BANKERS: NATIONAL BANK OF NEW ZEALAND. MORTGAGES AND LOANS NEGOTIATED RENTS AND INTICUKHTS COLbKOTKI) MONKY INVKSTKI) ON FIRST-CLASS SKOUIUTIK-, WITAO'.'T CHAROK ESTATES MANAHKD FOR AUSKNTEES VALUATIONS AND AUBI '_R/_'_ lON S NATmC ULANIJ AFFAIRS SPECIALLY UNDERSTOOD HOUHIW TO LKT ANT) I'BOI'KU'I'IKH KOn SALE PI.ACKD ON MY LIBTH FIIKK OV UlIAK(i_ BVKItY DKBCUII'TION OK LANOKU PItOI'KBTY BOUQHT OH SOLD TO OIiDKK Laiuik Sums to Lknd on Fibst-clabs Becubitv Aoknt roil National Finn and Marine In- BUUANCIii COMI'ANY OK NEW ZUALAND, AND ■rnn Nkw Zealand Acuiuunt Inbuhance COMI'ANY, nI T * piHTp BBTI 88. BTOREB.-Several large ones In cttattlttttfll-R DOsitlons i evory information on application, _a_ J OTMENT,SHORTI__N_^STR3m_--_-_a frontage and very deep; splendid business Bits. Sites of this description (double front age) are very hard to obtain anywhere dose to Queen-street. This Bite should at onflo obm mand the attention of persons requiring a grand position so near the Post-offloe. PONSONBY,—To any person requiring an ln vofltment for£7sol can confidently rocommond two pretty sovon-roomed Villas, built on free hold allotments, bringing in a large and per manent return for tho outlay, as well as having NBWTO&^sWoNDS-STRKKT BIDB-Very Comfortable Eight-roomed House (fust tUo Bort of house there is so muoh Inquiry for at pronont), close to Queen-street; gas and water; largo allotment j nice view, and oheap i .3760. T ° LX T> A VERY PLEASANTLY-SITUATED SIX ROOAIHD HOUSE, oxclusivo of bath-room, wash-house and convenient out-buildings; an excellent K_rden surrounds tho house, tho views from which aro oxtonslve and pleasing; commodious stable and buggy-house. Its convenience to town makes this property a most desirable one. Terms: 30s a week | a purchasing clause may be obtained. Also, SEVERAL COMFORTABLE AND PLKA BANTLY-SITUATKD HOUSES at low rants to good tonnnts, CUBURBAN pROPBRT KB, MOUNT EDEN.—A Corner Allotment, with HOft frontafjM to Stewart-street and 110 ft to Normauby Road, with a very comfortable llouso crectoil thereon, for sale on easy terms. Prico. £_>0. The land alone worth tho money. «31-,—VKKiT OOMJfOKTABLii. 1-KOOMKU COTTAGE, sonvonlont dlstonoe from town j Mount Kden dlstrlot; every oonvenlenoo. and nloe allotment: easy terms of payment. MOUNT ROSKILL.—In this favoured locality I have several very comfortable and well-built Houses—throo 1-roomed, six 5-roomed, two o roomed—boßidcß sovoral others for salo on really good lornis. To any person desirous of purchasing a house in a fast-rising suburb, this information should bo valuable. Tho faro by 'bus ia only 3d. Full particulars will bo given on application. MOUNT ALBERT.—A really comfortablo homo for industrious man; nice house and two large soctions, all planted. Price, £200. on doforrod payments, or terms to suit. ONEHUNGA.—Ono ot tho best Family Resi dences in tho district for sale; well situated. SMALL FARM, 15 aercß, tho pick of the Papa kura Distiiot; plenty of wator. Only £5 por acre. pLADBTONK J7BTATK. 10s PEP FOOT AND UPWARDS.-AU the Unßold Portions of that most conveniently situated proporty known as the Gladstone I Kst tte. This Ks UAe, situated so close to town, alftl from any portion of which 'the views are unaurpiuwjd, is now Subdividod Into Largo AUotuß'nUi. Thofio allotm _nts are not 33 _ 89, but have largo f rontaeos and still larger depth. Tho prices aro suoh that almost any person nmy ob_iin their own freehold at a nominal cost. .Should terms bo any inducement, tho owner Is prepared to accept a third cash, the balance to remain for 3 or 5 years at 8 per cent. por annum. The Inducements which this pro- K-.rty olVc-9 to any persons requiring a nice eoidfiiM _!"o or a Splendid Inveatniont are puiiilfold. Fttnoy »)efng able to purohaso a Grand Alluimunt oloso to town for 10s por foot. Soil Beiui-vokanio, >iews unrivßlled; within 6 nilnuton' walk of a rnllway station, trains to pass !n tholmmodlato vicinity, 'bueos onnntnntly; church and sohool convenient! gun nud wator mains within 100 feet of the pro poriy; post oillco and tolephono within a little cilptnnco; r.o clearing required. Plans and evury information mar ba obtained at the o*!"! of tho nndwstoie:' ARTHUR EAD V , AUCKLAND MUSIC WAREHOUSE, OS, QUKKN-ST., Begs to Announrn tho Arrival of SEVERAL CASKS of MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS, &C o_ s.b. Coptic and Oamoxu, cont-in: ing of— VIOLINS. COPIES OF THE OLD MASTERS, FRENCH COPIES. YOUTHS' VIOLINS. Fitted with Ordinary YEns, or Wai.lib's Patent Hot.dkabt Pegs, which are Highly Recom mended for tho following reasons:— They do not slip, they turn more easily and regularly, they facilitate tuning in const quence, Ihcy have a smoother hole for tin strinn, mid arc more, durable. THE ABOVE INSTRUMENTS have boen SPECIALLY SELECTED TO MYORDEUIN LONDON by an EXPERIENCED BUYER, enabing mo to gunrantoo that every instru ment will giro satisfaction, whilo thn LARGE NUMHEU NOW IN STOCK AFFORDS A SPLKN_ ID OPPORTUNITY FOR MAKING A SELECTION. FLUTES. COCOA WOOD, GHRMAN SILVER KEYS AND TIPS, SLIDE HKAD, ONE, FOLTR, OR SIX KKYS CONOKItT FLUTES WIl'H CASES PICCOLOS in D, Kb. AND V PICCOIX) AND FLUTK COMBINED, pr__Aß KKY. FLAGEOLETS. IMPROVED BRASS CYLINDER FIiAGKO LKTS, VAHIOUS KEYS CLAEIONETTES. ALBERT OR BRUSSELS, H KKT6, AND RINGS IN ANY KEY BRASS BAND INSTRUMENTS. CORNBTS, TUNOItHORNS, BARITONES, TROMBONES, EUPHONIUMS, BOM BARDONS, DRUMS. &c. HOENS. POST HORNS. DRAG HORNS, ALPINE HORNS BANJOS. DOBSON PATTERN. ENGLISH AND AMERICAN. PICCOLO BANJO 3, with Nickkl-Silvrb Hoop. BANJO FITTINGS. STRINGS SEPA RATKLY OK IN SETS. GERMAN CONCERTINAS AND ACCORDIONS, BEST QUALITY ONLY. Thcso are treated as MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS, eaoh being examined and sent out in Porfcct Order. They must not. therefore, be CLASSED with t_o GOODS B-pplied by TOY DEALERS. A Large Variety ot the abovo Instruments, in cluding tho Patent Broad Rood Accordion, in Solid Oak Case; Leather Straps—tho Strongost Instrument of the kind made. ANGLO-GERMAN CONCERTINAS. ALL WITH SEPARATELY-FITTED SCREWED NOTES, AND NEATLY COVERED BOX. VIOLIN CASES. MAHOGANY, ROSEWOOD, WALNUT, fitted with Spring Clasps or Hooks VIOLIN FITTINGS. STRINGS, PEGS, BOW HAIR, TAILPIECES, BRIDGES. CHIN RESTS, BOWS (Brazil wood, Ironwood. Snakowood, &c), MUTES, RKSIN IN WOOD. CHINA and NICKEL SILVER HOLDERS. VIOLINCELLOS, FITTED WITH PATENT HOLDFAST PEGS. DOUBLE BASSES, THREE STRINGS MACHINE HEAD VIOLAS (TENOR VIOLINS), FITTED WITH PATENT HOLDFAST PEGS. PORTFOLIOS. OLD STYLE COMBINATION PORTFOLIOS, MUSIC ROLLS, DTILIS MUSIC CASE. THE DIGITORIUM, This REMARKABLE INVENTION materially assists any person to Play and become Perfect on tho Pianoforte in an incredibly Bhort time. PIANOFORTE FITTINGS. INSULATORS. TUNING JAMMERS, DESK iIDOKS, &C. METRONOMES. ROSEWOOD, with Bell, Best Quality. Precision guaranteed. Whilo thanking my friends and customers for tho patronago enjoyed sinco commencing bnsincss, I hopo. by pursuing tho course hitherto adopted, to receive a continuance of their eßteemed favours, which will at all times have ray careful and prompt attention. ARTHUR BADY, 68, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. /^1 BOUND LIMB. GROUND LTME FOR SALE' SOUTHGATB S MAEURANGI HYDRAULIC GROUND ROCHE LIME. In any quantity, for Concrete Paths, Floori Cellars, &c. (next to stone flagging is un rivalled for durability and hard-Betting qualities). For tanks and other wet work it is a flrst-claas material. B. SBANB, SOLE AGENT, CUSTOMS-STREET



| For Balet ,_. . —ra_^_ - T OTMENTS. — For SUBURBAN Av-. "-'menta fronting Prlvato Sale, KfeA. A*>--. 'red. «a the the Rlchmon'd Avenuo ? price iTS<r»>_. foot.—Alfred Bus>land. ... ~ O R § i£ LE i ■*- Two Pilo-driving Engines wltti eotttplete goaiiKS; Also, A quantity of Kaarl RicKbfs in good preser- Maybe Been at the Now Zealasfl S'lgar Corfl pimy'fl Works, Birkenhcad, and furtfi.r par ticularsobtalned at the oQlces, Tyrone BuildEig*' CuHtoina-strect. _______ STARTLING FACT.—A Permanent In- Jomo of £500 por annum may be socurod 5* an enterprising Man and his Wife with &ioo, l 4 pn-Cb-sing from tho underslgnod a flrst clnsß Bbstr-'inff H6UCO. handy to Queen-street, haviriL' 2'd rooma, all well and completely fur nished, capable! 61 n'scoiflroddating 30 people, and having now 20pormiin«ri! ..ardors; tho loaso la for five years from October loot, end tho whole coinploto will bo handed ot.r for t>c ftbove sum! Sickness the only reasofl _ot sslliAg. Never before offered for salo-J. R. KAkjjKK SON, Morcantllo Chambers. . FOR SALE, Buggies, as follows:—1 Teloscopo(hoodedl,2Slngle Beat? (hooded), 1 Turnover Seat; also, Waggons, Sprliw Carte, etc; several Sots of good Second-hand Buggy Harness.—Apply Thames Carriage and Dra.' FaotoTy, Victoria-street. . ■WOK SALE, THREE ALLOTMENTS, THE PICK OF HON. JAS. WILLIAMSON'S MOUNT I-OBBON KSTAfB. Splendid View, and Easy Terms, " Applyt° S. JACKSON, Junk., ■ Queen-st, Auckland. Tji O 1 8 A L E) GENTLEMAN'S Rfi-IDKNC-!, eight rooms, every convenience, drawlng-rom, dunng-room, four bedrooms, bath-room. kitch6_, w-sh^OWse, and dairy; drained and planted with about 300 fruit trees in full bearing; situated in AnoVtS stkbkt, Ponsonby ; large vinery, 30 x 20, yield ing a largo amount of fruit. This proporty is conveniently situated for tramways, rbuses, and for bathing, fishing, and boating. The property could be ro-BubdmdeQ and mado a paying concern by so doing. Siso of Rtfouna, .32 x 650. Price, £1,700. Terms can ba arranged. Apply WILLIAM GULLIVER, QUEKN-STREET. T=v E V OH PORT, FOR SALE—Choice Allotments situated cm the Vauxhall Road, with magnificent view, good frontage, and within easy distance ot steamer. Price very low: terms easy. — cat full particulars apply to Lliewall Bros., House and Land Agents. Post-offlce Store, Devonport. ■El OR S I h ti GENTLEMAN'S RESIDENCE, 3 miles frOto Auckland, containing 10 rooms, in a most lealthy and piotnresaue sltuatlOU, near Rail way Station, _nd wltiln Lwo minutes ef maln road. Omnibuses passing frequently. To be sold with 3 or 9 aores of well laid out grounds subdivided into paddocks, garden, and orchard. Thore aro over tOO of tho ohoiceat fruit trees In tho province now heavily laden, Tho property has over 1,000 feet of road frontage, and. bought in one lot, can at any time be cut up and -readily sold at a handsome profit. There are stabies, coach - houso, and concrete cistern of great capacity, and everything In first-class order. This property haa never before been offered for sale. Cards to view. W. L. MITCHELL, Estate Agent. Coombes's Arcade, Queen-street. ARRIVING EX DORIG. PIANOS, by Mignon, Haake, Rapoldi, and ABchorberg ENGLISH HARMONIUMS, from £10 Choice VIOLINS und VIOLONCELLOS, chosen especially for J.H. by an Eminent Engliij Violinist STRINGS and FITTINGS Kardloy b PITCH PIPES, ombraoing tl o whole Chromatic Scale. Invaluable to Choir mastors, Tuners, &c. ROTHERHAM'S Colobrated LEVER WAT CHES, in Gold and Silver KRII ARDT'S Do. Do., with CHUN and Fusee to onsure accuracy of time-keeping. J. H O W D E N, QUEEN-STREET. Insurance. "VTEW ZEALAND INURANCES J3I COMPANY (FIRK AND MARINE). Capital £1,000,000 Paid-up and Roservo Funds £__~000 Protection from FIRE or MARINE LOSS Can bk Effkctkd in this Company. claims met with promptitude and libkrality. JAME3 BUTTLK Manager THE COLONIAL MUTUAL LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY (LIMITED). AUCKLAND OFFICES : 139, QUKBN-B-RB-T. DIRECTORS I Auckland.—J. M. Shera (Chairman), B. Thonae George, F. J. Moss, M.H.K. Dunedin—K. J. Spence (Chairman). W. J.M. Larnaeh, C.M.G.. M.H.R.; Hon. George Mo- Lean, M.L.C.; Hon. Robert Stout, Premier. THE COLONIAL MUTUAL has added to all tho ordinary forms of Assuranco SEVERAL PISTINCTIVE FEATURES, and is the only Colonial Life Office whioh issues TONTINE INVESTMENT POLICIES. The "Absolute" a_d "Modified" Tontine PoUeioo of the Colonial Mutual seoure advan aNlEST. ABLE FROM DATE OF ISSUE, being en tirely froe from obnoxious conditions as to travelling, residence, occupation, mode of life, B rma_nerof death. a&ttljYAUl> __cretaryforNfl«Z---uad /GOVERNMENT LIFE INSURANCE. Head Office: PROVINCIAL BUILDINGS, Wellington. the, only new zealand life officß. GOVERNMENT SECURITY, MUTUAL INSURANCE, LOWEST PREMIUMS. The Ordinary Branch offers an Insurance of £1,200 at tho premium charged else where for £1,000, equivalent to AN IMMEDIATE BONUS OF £200 In addition to Full Participation in Profits. WORKM AN-S INS URA NC E Specially provided for in tho INDUSTRIAL BRANCH. Policies Issued from £5 Upwards, with «3. PARTICIPATION IN PROFITS. -__■ PREMIUMS PAYABLE WBJSKLY, For which a Collector will call. SPECIAL TABLES FOR CHILDREN. Policies of £20 and upwards, after Three Years, can be surrendered for Cash, or for a Free Policy. LIBERAL REGULATIONS, NOTE.—The Government not only brings Insurance wipiin tho reach of nearly every man, woman, and child in the community, but pro vides tho description of policy and mode of pay ment best suited to tho requirements of each. D. M. LUCKIE, Commissioner. m O FRUITERERS. Having se.ured the Belmont Orchard. Ohine muri, the undersignod is able to Bupply Frut in any quautity. Orders forwarded will be attendod to. K. N. SMITH, Thame-._ CHARLES HESKETH.J [ALEX. AITKEN. HESKETH and AITKEN are glad to inform their customers and the public generally that having sold the whole of their last year's stock of Clovers, etc., they are in a position to ofter an entirely New Stock arriving per direct steamer Aorangi, from Lon don, and per Mail Steamer from San Francisco, as under, all current season's growth, consist- Ins of— WHITE CLOVER (Trefolinm repens) REt) CLOVER (Trefolium pretens) ALSYKE CLOVER (Trofolium hybrida) COWGRASS (Trefolium porenne) SCARLET CLOVER (Trefolium incarnatum) TREFOIL (Medicago supulina) LUCERNE (Medicago sativa) ALFALFA (Modicago Chiliana) TIMOTHY (Phleum Prateuis) CI__STKD DOGSTAIL (Cynosurus eristalus) MEADOW FOXTAIL (Alopecurus prctensis) SHEEPS FESCUE (Festuca ovina) WOOD MEADOW GRASS (Poa nemoralls) PRAIRIE (Bromus Schrosderi) DOOB GRASS RAT-TAIL (Sporobolus clongatus) RYE-GRASS (Soleum perrene sempervirens) COCKSFOOT (Dactylis glomerata) PUKPLB and GREEN TOP ABERDEEN TURNIPS DEVONSHIRE GREY STONE, WHITE STONE, and GLOBE TURNIP 3 SWEDE TURNIPS. They aro also Agents for the Boncdust as manufactured by tho Auckland Manure Com pany, Sydney Bonedust and Flour, Mineral and Bono Phosphates, Potato and Grass Manureß, Peruvian Guano, Nitrate of Soda, and other Artificial Manures; Oats, Maize, Barley, Beans, Peas jCoaree, Fine, and Rock Salt, Cobra, and Unseed Cake; New Zealand Flaxand Tow, eto.



Tenders [Extract from "Now Zealand Gazette," 19th Feb., 1885.] L O UTH SEA ISLANDS. I AIM _»„ "TCE"BETWEEN NEW 1 faTJk AA MLA SNDAfV> T°^t SAMOA' Scaled tenders will be received at tWP?.",^^ . Postofllce, Wellington, until noon of lv™ DAY,- thoSlst March next, for the porfonnanCi-i once C'vsry two months, for a period of two years, of a Btedm service from Duneain By way of Lyttolton, Wellington', Napier, Auckland,and Rusaell to Tonga. Saffioa. and Tahiti, or* K> Tahiti, Samoa, and Tonga; back to Auckland, and on to Dunedin via Napior, W-lhngton, and It will' be optional with the successful tenderer to call at Russell and Rarotonga l9\' coaling purposes. . Tenderers to state the rate of freight on colonial pTOdvco and live stock for shipment to , fiie fsUtn-B. , ~ The nameß, tonnage, and horse-power of too Ve-B-lS iio bo employed in the service to be The service fo: commence from Dunedin or Port Chalmers oa or about the Ist Juno next. A deposit equal to id per cent, of the amount of the tender,V marked cheque, made payublc to tho Postmaster-General of New Zealand, must accompany each Tender. t j_t,j Tenders to he marked "Tender for Island Service," and addressed to tho Postmaster- G Tnhe a iowost or any Tender not nocesaarUy accepted. w GRAY, Seoretary. Goneral Poßt-offlce, ,„„. Wellington. 19th February, 188a. AUCKLAND HARBOUR BOARD, Tenders for services of steam tug. Harbour Board1 Office, Auckland, Feb. 19,1885. Tenders wfflbß received at thisi Office itatU TUESDAY, the 3rd day of March, 1885. at Noon, foe servic-s of Steam Tug, in terms of speclfloa, tlonatobffseenat tho Engineer's Office. The lowest or any Tender not necessarily accepted. Tenders to be endorsed " Tender for Steam T By order of the Board. J. M. BKIGHAM. Secretary.. FR E If I> B X S. mm New Zealand Sugar Company (Limited) Invites _2_de«rimt_. the »th instant for the 1. Soaps-Yellow, Blue, and Mottted a'. SSSSfLeather Hofgh «d Cart Har ness* etc. . i. Ollmen'B Stores and Groceries 5. O-Tspfm *___ Castor, and Cobl Tar. 6. Rop^ U_yS?Cord. Sewing Twine (ma chic.; in bandß and coilst, etc. 8! Broonufand Brußhware of all kinds 9. Caustic Soda (Greenbands s in powder _0 Plougb_"-pad-iB, Hoes, and general Ag ricultural Implements I.! BuUderf'-ronaongery, Cotton Waste, Kitchen Utensils, Engine Tallow, etc. a S-JpChandlery, Oars, Lignta, Compasses, etc. Ml WWte?_nd Red Lead Paints, ote. 17. Timber, DreSssd Tiniber, and Fittings. The lowest or any tende. not necessarily ac cepted. RRKWSTBR E-anager. TWO CONCRETE HOUSES IN HOBSON-STRBET. Tenders for the above Houses ara invited until 2 p.m, on 2nd of March. j_R_HUR P. WILSON, Architect, Melville's Buildings, High-stjeet^ m"~O B U I L D B R B- Tendors will be received until neon of THURSDAY, March 5, for the Ereotion and Completion of Throe Shops and Dwelhng ho nsea in V^ajtree^^^ m~O BUILDERS. Fresh Tenders will be received until noon of WEDNESDAY, Maroh 11. for tbe Erection and Completion of a Weßleyan Church at Devon port, North Shore. EDWARD BARTLEY. Architect. AUCKLAND RAGING CLUB. .Tenders requirod for Cutting Drains at El- Dimensions and other particulars at my office. Tenders to close on FRIDAY, 27th instant, at n00D" WM. PKRCIVAL, Secretary A.R.C. mENDERS will bo recoived at o_y JL moment from all those who want to make money for the Purchase of a Property fronting Manukau Road, Parnell; allotment, 28 _ 109, having Four substantially built Two story Semi-detached Cottages; all well let, returning a handsome percentage on v_lne, with, certain rapid increase; could eaßily be altered Into good business premises.—All information on applica tion to J. R. Randereon. Mercantile Chambers. frT~o b v i Ld a r s. Tenders are required for Additions at Pon aonby by noon of MONDAY, March 2nd. THOS. HOLDER, Architect Sporting Unlimited Number of I Will positively clone Subscribers at 5s each. | March 16,1 SBo. A NEMO'S CONSULTATION • ON THB HENDERSON'S MILL CUP, TO BB BUN ON BT. PATRICK'S DAY, MARCH 17, 13 NOW OPEN. To be divided as follows :— lstHorso 4P per cent. 2nd „ jj> •• Others'divided)' ?. '.'. 80 ',', Postofßce Orders when convenient, as in the event of a letter going astray it can be traced. Two stamps necessary for replies. A. NEMO, Care of S\ Tomlinson, Barrel Hotel. Parnell. JACOB F AIT HF UL'S CONSULTATION. WILL CLOSE ON MARCH 13, 1885. 6,000 Mkmbebs at 10s. HAWKE'S BAY AUTUMN RACES. £3,000 on the NAPIER HANDICAP, to be run at Hastings OB March 17. Eight Chances Each Ticket. About 180 Prizes. Napier Handicap. 83 Cash Prisses. Ist Horse.. ..£I.OOO lat £100 .. ..£IOO ZndHorso .. 600 _at 60 .. .. 100 SrdHorse.. .. 250 4at 25 .. ..100 Others divided.. 300 1C _. .. .. 200 20 at 10 .. .. 200 Kat 6 .. .. 120 26 at 5 .. ■■ 130 £2,050 £950 Each Ticket has Eight Chances. One Ticket can win the Firet Prize in the Race Event and seyen separate Caßh Awards, in all £1,216. Drawing under supervision of a Committee of Town and Country Shareholders and repre- BontatiTOs of the Press. __ __ Country Cheques must have Is added for ex change. P.O. Orders preferred. Two stamps for reply and result. Apply JACOB FAITHFUL. Caro of N. Jacobs, Box 7, Post-office. Napiek. Tickets, 10s Board and Residence. WELLESLEY HOUSE (3 doors from Hobson-street), WeUesloy street West. Auoklaud, New Zealand. BOARD AND RESIDENCE. A Good Table kept, lofty and well-venMlate. Bedrooms, Plunge and Shower Baths, and even convenience to ensure the comfort sf boarden and visitors. Terms, fflper week. M. MASON. PronrUtraw. TTOVESNOIi BROWNE HOTEL, VJT HOBSON-3TREKT. Board and Lodging _ _ _ _ 20s per West Single Room _ .. _ .. _ 25sperWee_ TmDWARD BARTLEY ARCEUBTECT, STICHBURY'3 BUILDINGS, QUEEN-STR-HOT. TIT R p. F. M. BURROWS AaOHITEOT AND BUILDING SUBVEYOB, Over Goodßon'g, AUCKLAND.



Amusements. ABBOTT'S OPERA HOtfSE. LAST TWO NIGHTS OF MISS GENEVIEVE WARD AND MR W. H. VERNON. TO-NIGHT (Thursday) FBB. 20, In ooinplianco with tho unanimous desiro 01 Prera ana Publi*. will he repeated for the Last Time, MAMMON! I MAMMON !! , Mr VV. If. Vkrnon in his wonderful impersona tion of Sir Geoflf.-cy Hemott. Miss Gknevieve Wakj» fts Lady Henriott. POSITIVELY^tt g O| THB WARD-VERNON SEASON, FAREWELL "BENEFIT OF MISS GENE VIE VEWAP.P,, Charles life's Beautiful Comody, NANCE OLDFIELD! Ofhe Famous Sleepwalking Scene from To conclude with tho Sparkling Comedy. 10 lite LAST LEGS! O'Callagban .- MrW.H. Vbknon. Admission-Dress Cirrfe and Orch?atra Stalls, 6s: Btalls, 3a; PIT, ONE SHILLING, Doore open. 7.15; overtupo. Bo'clock. 2SS3 Or&a. MB WnHBHW. MaDftgori "^^sj^jss^ ; A BBOTT'S OPERA~HODS.B. MONOAY,~MARCH 2, 1885. Heraisphfere, POLLARD'S LILIPDTIAN OPERA BOUFFE COMPANY. Initial performance, Lecocq's Exquißita ComiO Opera (first time In Auckland). THE LITTLE DUKE. Full particulars in future advortjacmcßt. — UndertheSpedam^nageotHis Exce^.y npHBATRE ROYAL. Lessees .. .. Messrs Bignold and Allison. TUESDAY, MARCH 3RD, And following evenings. Grand Series ok KEMENYI CONCERT S, Under tke direction of Messrs R:.saold and Allison. Tho World-famed Musical Virtuoso. K^e (r-ISyII Ki'k 0, vioSnial isaras) vioi^t, peror of Auatria and King of Hungary?, RP-MEWYII REMENYI t KKMBNYI! REMBNYI! mawm time in thelprofession. EDOUARD REMENYI Will ba assisted by tho following Artistes- Miss HATTIB B. DQIVNING (Seprano) Bos Plan at Lennox's. See future announcements. FRANK WESTON. Business Manager. NITED METHODIST FREE CHURCH. MOUNT EDEN. RECEPTION IEA MEETING, NEXT THURSDAY, "FEBRUARY 26, On the occasion of the Rev, Samuel MMferlano. taking the Pastorate of tne above Church. Tea on the Tjlblk at 6.30. ufoAtinz will be Addressed by tho Revs. S. I^SSKSoIw. Worboys, W. S. Potter, and Mr W. Cole. hairwfflbetekon atl&byMrW.n.Bric'gmaTU Tickets: Adplts, la; Children, 6d. Educational- TRAINING CTOLLE GE, Practical Drawing, with Plane and soud Mivancement of Teihmcal Educataon. TSR HENSEN oonducte Getman Class TTp ¥. b: wood va m, Warehoußo, Qnean-street. BOOK BINDKE, PAPER RULKK,: vj ACfIWUNT BOOK MANUFACTURKBr . TBBEK SOOBB ABOVB " BTAB" OWIOI. MERCHANTS' ACCOUHT BOOKS, ISBTOANCT AND MjMINQ RBOIBOTH BOOKS Spboiaiiy Roted and Boniro. Mnslo, Magazines, Publio libraries, and Son day Sohool Books well bound. B^AJKERS' SPECIAL RULED DAY.BOOK& Bibles, Prayer and Hymn Books' Re-bound. BAND AND CHOIR MUSIC BOOKS RPiiKr^ i -j- ""H~"B~N~ir~B. BSO N, HOUSK. BHIP, SIGN. AND GENERAL DECORATIVE PAINTER, No. -8, Wyhdham-btrkkt. T>LAT.T AND FAWGETT ARE SELLING OFF ~.,.... THEIB STOCK OF BOYS1 & YOUTHS' SUITS, &C., ' &C, &O-I AT COST PRICE. KARANGAHAPE ROAD; To iwnnr Room. For Their Incbeabino ORDBH TKA.DW. RANGES. RANGES. RANGES. T. ATKINSON, ENERGETIC FOUNDRY, CnßisronUKCH, Has arrivod, and commenced a BRANCH RANGE, COPPER, AND FURNACE FACTORY to AUCKLAND, •VICTORIA-SfREKT, neat Old Red Lion Hotel. It lo by the request of so many of his old Wends that he Rai jione so, and he hopes they will dow give him all the support they can. Ho tatend> iffia year to K ivo a death-blow U. Co oniajbvens, as bia Ranges wiU be sold so re markftbly Cheap that every poor man san get one. Price list by calllnsr. Every Range soW iv his Shop Buarantoed toSvc| BaUsfaonou. Ihoy ire the most economical in the colonies. Holder of KlßhJecn Certificates and One Silver Cup Come and see for yourselves. Price, from £2 IBs to £20 and upwards. A man kept on purpose for Repairs. T>APERHANGINGS, W. PHILLIPPS & SON HAVE RECEIVED, EX LATE ARRIVALS' 185—P ACK AG E S—lßs ' CONTAINING 55,000 ROLLS OF PAPERHANGINGS, CONSISTING OF NEW PATTERNS For Drawing, Dining, Bed-rooms, Hall and Btairoese, suitable for the Mansion or Cottage. BEAUTIFUL DESIGNS, AND BH6T VALUE EVER OFFERED IN PAPERHANGINGS. 916-PACKAGES-916 SGRIMS AND HESSIANS PLATE AND SHEET GLASS. WHITK LEAD. OILS, TURPS, VARNISHES, AND ALL TRADE SUNDRIES. W. PHILLIPPS & SON, 95 AND 97, QUEEN-STEEKT.