The Auckland Evening Star.

VOL. XXVI.-No. 114

231 » as: »y 2s -.27 ■;: 28 ' 29 2L*I

AUCKLAND, N.Z. FRIDAY, MAY 22, 1885

PRICE—ONE PENNY.



Shipping. --— tjaOIFIC MAIL STEAM j^k J7 SHIP CO. ™ffi|^TO PASBJCNG KIW DESIROUS jfiSflKsS' op AVOIDING TUB HITAT _,arnMFORT OF THE RKD KKA. Aniflmnt Btoorashipa of Uiis lino loavo San Francisco, calling at Hono *&%£t fourth TUESDAY, as under:- JtJftWgLSS- liatoof l)«toot "" ««m»r Tons. SaUing to Saillnß to gteamer. _Sydnoy^ Frisco. —— " "1885. Onorabout lSS'i. ja^nev 3,100 July 25 Alay 2li mjLu« ' ' S 2001 May 30 i June 21 %S* :.'■'■■ '^j^l^biljj^ijl.. 2^^J7to booked to San Francisco, or V* tATCnroneiu dxsUnatlous, with special «f!£S,»X"«t Sun Francisco choice •f^i nSrivSlcd Atlantio Stoomahip Lines of geCanari'Tnman, White Star, or other com ffejiKOrs destinod to any part of tho United gtotefor tho provinces procure thoir railroad aro allowod 3501ba of ,^^ to San Francisco, and 2501bs "Over l%vS!aroßOod^ntU used, and allowpassen ■ Watop on aslong as they chooso, to visit all of interest in America and Canada. Stop ■zSrmivilege is also allowed on stoamora |^ t d cc il\ ss ss :: :: :: m§ 8 Jd ipwds, according to tho seleotlon to bo Soards, raiiway maps, and giildo books, *r,«?ni all Jroutos to any point in tho United Sites; may bo had on application. "pSenEßrnproceeding oastword can connoot Jffisteamers of the Pacific Mail S S. Co. £»taS ports in China and Japan for San Fran- Throngh Bills of Lndir.cr issued on WKrtSnlpped for Now York Boston, &c.. St by raU or via Panama, by Pacific Mail 0 h Ca 'a steamers. Orders will be issued after 4 p.m. Jtlwdas: before tho sailing of Btenmorgfor SfV^ate Cso Cf°paß3age and freight, and all other "Sg^.'ffiSlPßKLL & CO., Acenta. Lower Queen-street and Shortland-streot. "Ili,«»- f TTNION STEAMSHIP ■Fljl*l U COMPANY OF NEW SrtSSJpK A ZEALAND (Limitkb). 1 TIME TABLE,— May. COAST PORTS (from Manukan). Steamer, j Dato of Sailing, j . gXwil |"Tues.72e.3p.m. 1 2p.m. RnraAßOOMAjjOnarrival of jnall I — (from Anoklandlj tiAsxv rThur»T,2B, noon I - liBAWEItA I Thnrs.. Juno J. noon I — "~"FOR MELBOURNE (Via Bluff). ■KAnau 1 Thura.. 28. noon I - fAßlwmu I Thurs., Jane 1. noon | — ~~~ FOR SYDNEY. -_ UiSAPOnKI I Tuos., Jano 2,6 p.m. I — "" FOR SUVA AND~LEVUKA. Elwata I Mon., Juno 1,5 p.m. I — - FORGI3BORNE,NA ( PIER,AND lOTA | Tnes., 26, 5 p.m. I — FOR RUSSELL, tl AKAU I Tnea,. 26.5 p.m. i — Cargo must be booked and alongside TWO BOOKS before advertised time of departure. Passage Tlokets must bo takon at tho Com uny's Office, Auokland Branch, corner of and Customs-streets. --, 7T~R lENT LINE i^^%l^^> Undor contract with tho New jHflrrirrTg^ the convo>iLiu:u (jf Mails. ■ ike following Steamshlp3 belonjiiujr to tht ftfentnl Co. nr.d the Pacific Co. will lcfiv. SDNKY am\ MELBOUIINK on Iho under- StotioncAdatcs for LONDON, via ADKLA DX W£OO, OAUCIA (at utoamora oyiiuc), bUJ-.Z niSAPLE^:— \ . - I From From Steamer. Sydney. Melbourne. Xootral ....' ZT777 lun^G J"°oT?. OtKO - June 2C Juno 20 KSria July 4 July io teaßOßAzo July 18 •I" ly2l fr :..VUfL ■.... Anguatl Anßust^ « TT~- fortnightly llioreafter. "Throngh fares to London. £21 to £..i. PMSengars Becaro spocial ajvantagca b; totog thro-igh from N-w Kanjiiml. Sucpnrt tliiepaseensofsbj o.i-nr su Lmc-rnroprovidcd «sKnpassa«c: io Srdi.oy or Melbourne. PASSAQKH FROM W vDON^SpccialfMUl- Itoifrocdfd for brliu-uiS nut !■ ricnriß nnd Rsla afCAbypre-pavinoM »! the jiabßiigo money here. .gpBCIAL RKTURN TKUvIVi'S. availahlo for llnonths, Ismiod at tlio followinK ratea :— First Saloon *'" pKJBOOKEDIHROUGHtoLONIJON It Redn^ca Rates. , For farther particulars, appy*o UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF NJiW ZKALAND (LIMiTKD), AgcntalnNewZnalttnd. 7^ '■"-VTORTHERN STEAM ■j^fT^S' £* SHIP co-I^™l™lo* flSv^L 5\ Thik Table.— May. ISiJiv^l (Weather nnd other Clrcnm- Ir^^^isf stances Permitting). i- i FROM QUEEN-STREET |j WHARF. TO THE HOT LAKES, TERR ACES, AND '; GEYSERS (VIA TAURANGA), *H« QUICKEST, OHBAPB3T, AND EASIEST HOOTE. , . Tmubts can avoid the tedloua and rough evettod journey by taking passage In the Htethßrn Steamship Company's now and fast Itamers Clansman and Wellington, which Hv« Auckland alternatelyevers-Monday and Hmrßiay, at 7 p.a., arriving at Tauranga at b o'clock on the following morning, when a Coach nder mall contract leaves immediately after toakfitftfoi the Hot Lakes. Return throngh Ineliy steamer and coach, FOUR POUNDS. 10R TAURANGA AND BAY OF PLENTY _^_ PORTS. . ! BTCAMgR. | PATE OF SAIUNB. Clansman I Friday, 22, 7 p.m. fftillngton I Monday, 25, 7 p.m. Connects at Tauranga for Opotikl . Donttlos and Bay of l'lenty Ports every ■ .-j: '■■■ Tuesday. to RnßamL, Whanoaboa. and Monoonoi. Quunnaa | Tuesday iJ6 L 7jMn i ________ _. Fob Meboury Bay. fan FMonday, 25, TohGbkat Babkikr^Tryphkna, Port Fitz- HOY, AND WnANOAPABAPAnA. tol fEvery Saturday, 8 a.m. _ i<m Wuixalsm and Whanqabei Heads ICtnylngpaaßengersand cargo for Waipu). ffajliagtor I Friday. 22, 8 p.m. . _i From WnANBABEr. Wtllliigton | Saturday, 23,1 p.m. Cargo mint be booked and alongside _ the WWlby 1 p.m, prompt. None will be received •ow that hour. . _ Rawge Tiokets must be taken at tho Com- Wff»Oface. 67, Qnoen-street, Auokland. jIKJL QS. COROMANDEL. Iii^^THOMAS SCOTT, MASTER. -!^^^** TIME TABLE. leaves Auckland Loaveß Coromandol: • May. May. „ . - Saturday, 23,12 noon «"May,23,Ba.m. — <'~ 3 - - Tuesday, 20.12 noon ■ WeSneaaay, 27,12 noon , — W,. - Thursday, 28,12 noon W. 29,12 noon - -.;■■- " - Saturday, 30.12 noon ' S**horand other circumstances permitting. Not responsible in shipping, carrying, or die ™»«iiig five stock. Ho Cargo received without Shipping Note, ■ JM within half-an-hour of advortised time of ! :,«*»rtore. «U Parcels must be prepaid on Board. A.B.E. BWINDLEY. Manager. jIKA, CJTEAM TO THAMES, ifla^^ iO Connecting with RIVER ! J^^^SfiiNlMuSfv^i: | S^™»'moßßiVv ndLS :»A PLAINS, AND GRANT AND TOSTE&'S SETTLEMENT. TIMETABLE. S.S. ROTOMAHANA, ! P.S. ENTERPRISE No. 2. ': -- FROM AUCKLAND. |rr _ I ROTOMAHANA. I ENTBRI'RIBE. ' ' ?2!l 22 _ 5 afternoon 'teS?™l7 a 8.30 morning - . ■.:«&: -S 9mOrn- B I ■ Is®*T 28 10.30 morning ■£* 27 H.»O morning - gS* 2? lattomoon - 8B 3 afternoon - ggjayjO 3 afternoon . - ~-^L_L- FROM THAMES. ■ i*a~£_I3IROTOMAHANA. I ENTEIiPHISK. «3a^ 1 fi»T 23 2.30 afternoon 12 midnight . ■$g*y a 4,30 afternoon I - ;. f?«*> 2a 5 afternoon I - j2^-. g 6,30 afternoon I ■■.■fflWjßJtowlir'bo issued from |i> iSffil'ffi1 May,available till Wednosday, &n ' tnoluslve. Bt*eM «ii.'.* ;; •■; " ;.' 7s6d Kof««» Children, Half Fare, halli??80 raoelved for Rotomahana within ' SfttaS? 1 ot advertised time of leavinß. |||SHSgonalhlß for Shipping, Carrying, or L; GKO. FRABER. Agent



tCKJL TJIOR SYDNEY AND •Kwf&MPS. -*- NEWCASTLE (N.S.W.), V'A SOUTHERN PORTS. 'i'ho woll-known S. S. TRIU MP H Will leave as abovo on or about MONDAY, the 2a;li Instant. , Cargo can bo booked now, and received along side linmodiatoly on arrival, (iood accommodation for passengers. J' or all particulars, apply to CRUICKSHANK & Co., Jg, Quoon-Btreot, Auckland. Agenta. iCk k r>Pl"'! EASTERN AND v i'-V':. ■'! ■ns.m.'-.-trai.ian steamship «.„.,-.. .vtma COMPANY (LIMITED). 1,-SIC dp BTKAMER3 FROM SYDNEY TO CHINA'AND EASTERN POKT9. The Steamers of this Lino (all or wm>h are of t" a liinhcst class) leave Sydney regularly overs ifur nil panicn'nrs. npply to UUUICK.SHANK & CO., Agent* Qnoon street. Auokland. .iQKjV WHAVV, SAVILL, AND ALBION COMPANY tt.sßiL.ii^£» (Limited. MONTHLY LINK OF FAST BTKAMKWB KCTVVERN ALL THIC POUTS OF NEW ZEALAND AND LONDON. TAINUI (now), 5.250 tons reg., 3.500 i h.p. AX UVA (now). s.'.'SO tons roir,. R,finfl i.h.n. IU& 1&. ■■ •• J-TM toua ivg., 3,M)n i.h.p. DORIC .. .. 1,714 tons reg., 3.000 i.h.p. Tho two (Ir3t-namod stonmors aro built SpOciaUl for the service by Messrs Ponny Bros., 0 i tl:nClyiie. find are titled with ail tho latest Imp! ovi ipcnts. The othiM-a previously bo'ongeil to tho famous U hire .Sljir i.mo. and ai-o alrosily favourably k .own in the New Zealand trade. All information to be obtained from the Agents. L. D. NATHAN & CO. A. HK.VTHKH. CRUICKSHANK & CO. ±& "OASSENGERS1 LINE sfflfrZfjSSSff 0F PACKETS TO NEW ZSAULND. t Owned by THE SHAW, SAVILL & ALBION SHIPPING CO. (LIMITED), W, Leadcnhall-stieet, London. Tho abovo line of ships aro recular traders to all tho principal ports of Now Zealand. They <u'o clipper snips, classed Al at Lloyd's, and commanded by experienced masters. The bill of faro is most substantial, and of tho best quality, and the accommodation roomy and convenient. Tho undersigned are empowered to grant passages from London to New Zealand, pay ment for which baa been guaranteed in tha colony. Return ships to London also leave at nlmost rcisular intervals. Full particulars od application to CRUICKSHANK & Co., ) L. D. NATHAN & Co., \ Agents. A. HEATH KR. j s& CJARAH AND MARY, O From LYTTELTON. *m^'StTWK£ Tho above Vossol having •<SSiSE?l§?'£«&'entc're^ in a' tne Customs. Consignees are roquoßted to present Bills of Lading, pay Freight, and obtain Delivery Orders. Cargo impeding dlschargo of vessel will bo stored at consignee's risk and ex rente. Curßo will bo at consignee's rißk after leaving ship's hUhrs. K. aiITCHELSON &. CO.. Agente. fltv A. TiIXCURSION, QUEEN'S <^^^»< Jli BIRTHDAY. Ww^^ S.S. COROMANDEL mStMiAMtam -^[v ] cave Queen-street Wharf ior Coromandel MONDAY, 25thinst.. at Ba.m.; laturning from Coromandel TUESDAY, 26th. noon. Return Fares. 7s 6d. A. R. H. BWINDLKY, Manager. fKA. riIHE S.S. NEPTUNE JM^^V X will leave HelensvlUo TWrflTjKv'^everT FRIDAY, after arrival VSwaJSasror first Train, for Batley. Pahl. wwftmliliwi Matakoho, and Point Curtia, iind will leave Point Curtis at hiurh water on every SATURDAY MORNING for HolonaviUe rtirect, oarrylng passengers and freight. J. & A. MCLEOI) rtTli. \I7AIUKU AND O^E- Jj^av VV HUNG A STKAM TCS^riB^SNAVIOATION CO. (Limitkd) TIMK TABLE. S.S. MANUKAU. Lcavo Onohunga. Leave Waiukn. May. 18S5. _ 23 -Saturday, 6 a.m. 'I^T^osday' /> p.m. 26 -Tuesday. 8.30 a.m. 27—Wed. 5 p.m. 27—Wed., 9.30 a.m. - 28-Thuwday, 10 a.m. S9— Frldayffor Manukan _ Heads), 8 a.m. 80—Saturday, 7 a.m. 30—Saturday, 11.30 a.m. Weather and other circumstancos permitting. All froights payable beforo dollvery of goods. J, BARR BROWN, Managing Dlreotor. -Js<fcx|v S« S- WAIT AX I, *^^^^^112 tons register, 120 h.p., will 1 J lr'"^ bo despatched to WHANGA.RKI. WHANGARKI HEADS, MANGAWAI, AND PARUA BAY, as follows :— TIME TABLE FOR MAY. FROM AUCKI.AND: Leaves Q^XST 7 ° From WHANaAUBi i Monday, 25th, 1 p.m. Thursday, 28th, 3 p.m. Cargo received at Kamo Coal Depot, Railway W AaCOACH 4S 8 the Steamer at Marslen Marsden Potat p-owmiiT must be Pmbpaid, and for Whangarol Heado! MSigapal. and Parna Bay Payable ou V All d EeUverles will bo made on the wharf or IT~7 QTEAiI TO LONDON. «6^^^WPEN'INSULAR & OR BNTAIi \M^[M^ SIKAM NAVIG\TIOK FOR LONDON HIRKCT (Via Bombay). Leave I Leave Mcl- Steamor. Sydney. | bourne. TiATTinAT ... June 10 Junelß "ADd'liienoeforward every Hlttrnatß week. ra'bci.f.".™ nnd cargo booked roLondon, Mar teilles. Haly, Kgjpt, India. Chirm, and Japunat '"SiTtilrn l™to'B ifmierl both to first ana sscond (Ham M«wiiß«ra ■-'- »P«-olally low r.aes. Cheap reeetvalTcoommodation can bcobtalnodinihls CPasTnJ^r%oUrgatAucklandaccurespeoial r- dF^nTa.acnlai ; «n ;P , ; ly i to xK & 18, (Jucen-strcot, Auckland. Agents. NOTICE OB' REMOVAL. itanchesteiTfirb assurance i_Vi COMPANY. (EBT4BUSIIBD 1S2I). CAPITAL .. ONIC MILLION STKnUNO Ciiiep Owcbb: liß, Kmß-ftroot, Ma»chestor. 1-8, Cbeai'Siclu London. NtfW Zkai.and Aobkoy : W. McArthur & Co., Auckland. adi'"suraS«H ettd rtUwUnrMtcurr,nt ratfs JaStam Settled locally with pro., ptltnda and ■iborallJT. waKDJC RiCK NUTJEB. Genura) M»w»r. -m^R HITCHENS """^BLOOI) "RESTORER DEPOT, HIS WELL-KNOWN VAPOUR AND MEDICAL BATHB, AND CONSULTING ROOM power of man to cure^ - A visltof any onesuffertoK Indisposition is 1b respeotfully requeflted^^ ThosteadUylncre^ngßaleofßlood Restorer nbsw 0



Business Notices. O A M. WHITE, FKNOKR AND CONTRACTOR, Having Removed to Market Yard, la prepared to tako Orders for nil klnda of Fencing, at loweet possible prices. Contraota takon iilbo for Shing ling ana Draining. Men used to the work. Also, on sale, in largo or small quantities, Purlri Posts; Kauri Palings, 9a: White Pino, 8s 6d: all VAifia of Rails; Wicket Gates, 9s; Mill Wrought Wickot Gates, Us; Shinglos; Drain Pipes and Tiles; Closets (complote), for £2; Boxea, only Sa; Scaffold roles; ike Flag Poles, 10a euL'h. S- A M. WHIT E, CONTRACTOR, Market Yards Uueon street Entrance. 7^ o" T O B A T H VT to ROTH'S PUBIiIC HOT, COLD, ANI) SHOWER BATHS, Victoria- sthkkt Eas'l. Charge-ONE SHILLINO. Open all week days from a R.m. to 8 p.m., and SUNDAY MOUN INUS from 0 till 10 a.m. The Bath-rooms aw all private, and Bupplted with every convon lenco, Tnrklsh towels, llesh and hair brushes, combs, respirators, eoaps. &o. Select Hath rooms (private) for Ladles every day, at all hours, with foraalo attendance, One Shilling and Sixpence. Plcuse noto the address—Victoria streot East, abovo the Greyhound Hotel, and next tho Cheap Bedding and Furniture Mart, Auckland. N.B.—Barber In attendance. OT SPRINGS, TE AROHA. K. GALLAGHER'S PIONKKB COAOnEB, to and from MorriiißVlllo, To Arolia, and Walo rongomai, meeting Auckland trains dally. Passengora are reqnoßted to hook with my Agent, who will give full information, and inako all necessary arrangements. Special con voyanoos for invalids.—W. T. DA VIES, Agont, 13, Ciißtoma-street, Auckland. WARNOCK BROTHERS, Established 18C2.1 SOAP AND CANDLE MANUFACTURERS, COX'S CRBBK, AUCKLAND, Manufaclurers of tho Coiobratod Kxtraot of Soap, Disinfectant Powders, First Prizo Yellow, Blue Mottled, Double Crown, Economic ana Household, Carbolic and other Medicinal and Toilet Soaps.mado from tho purest of Tallows, Ofllces-DURHAM-STREET, Auokland. N.B.—Cash Purchassrs of Tallow. Woo Bheopsklnß, and Bonn* TU. RK.I S H BATHS, UPPER QUEEN-STREET, Near the Queen's Hotel. This well-ventilated establishment Is Open Daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and on Thursdays and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. These Baths are highly recommended by tho medical faonlty. Baths for Ladies on Tuesdays and Tntms datb, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., < ndor charge of on experienced lady attendant. V. J. FAKRBLL, Secrotajy. QAM WHITE, CONTRACTOR AND FENCER, REMOVED FROM CUSTOMS-STREET TO MARKET YARD, QCEKN-STREET ENTRANCE. SUPERIOR CORRUGATED TANKS. J. L. KEAN Hob for Solo a number of tho abovo. with taps, ready for uso; price, 353, at hlo Shop, Wellealey strfiot East (next door to Crowthor's Btablos). Large quantities of Spouting. Ridging, and Down Pipea always in stock. Vorandah Iron curved at the Bhorteßt notice. Country orders will always receive his prompt attention. Lead Washers always on hand. WILLIAM THOMAS, Corner of Lorno and Vlctorla-streots, Auckland Bast, MONUMENTAL. MARBLE, AND GENEKAL STONEMAB6N, ARCHITECTURAL SCULPTOR AND CARVER. Inscriptions Accurate and Beautiful. Monuments, Tombs. Hoadstones, and every description of Stone Work at the Lcwost pos sible Prices for Town and Country. /GORDON HOUSE, WAKEFIELD-BTRERT. a p X c i a it Now SnoivJNO CO3TUMKB, fully trimmed, from BTOCKINCIKTTK JACKETS ULSTERS FUR CAPKS WINTER DREBB GOODS VELVETEENS (fast pllo), all colours, s lid AT LESS THAN ENGLISH COST. K~ A. L. WRIGHT, SURGEON DENTIST, If) now prepared to recoivo Patient? at his Premises TOP OF SHORTLAND-STREKT. Hoars of Attendanoo: 8 a.m. till 5 p.m. Dr. Wbioht bogs to Intimate that, for tho convenience of his patlonts, ho will attend dally for. Consultation, from 12 till 1 o'clock, at the above address. HTi; —E F\ M. BURROWS, ARCHITECT AN^BUILDING Over Qoodson's. ' AUCKLAND. HEAP GRO CE RI3 8 I CHEAP GROCERIES 1 Newton Prices Brought to Symonds-street. Call and Get Prlco List. NONE CHEAPER. E. W. ROLLERSON, THAMES FRUIT AND GROCERY STORE. Upper SvMONDs-vrBKET, nnHAMES CARUiAGE AND DRAY X FACafeRY. JAMES MACK;IE, Pbopbietor, VICTORIA-STREET KA9T, AUCKLAND. Ropairs of every description in Wood and Iron neatly executed on the shortest notice. Springs made and repaired. Always on Hand-A kreo quantity of Lamps, also Irrabark Shafts an 3 Spokes, Red Gum I'elloeß, and Hobart Town Hardwood. N.B.—Country Orders punctually attended to. Telephone No. 808. pEOBGB H. EASTON, NEWMARKET HOTEL, NEWMARKET. Wo L ■ * 3< BOOK BINDEK, PAPER RULKR. ACCOUNT BOOK MANUFACTURER, THRICE DOOM ABOVB " BTAB " OJTIU*. MERCHANTS'"ACCOUNT BOOKS, IWBUBANOT AND MrNINO RXQIBTKB BOOM Specially Ruled and Bound].: Mtuto, Magazine* Pnbllo Libraries, anfl Su* d»y Sohool Booka well bound. BAKERS' SPECIAL RULED DAY BOOKa Blblei, Prayer and Hymn Boota Re-bound. BAND AKD OHOIR^MOHIO BOOKS "\7ICTORIA" BOOKS, V Thirty-two Pages Each. Full Mnslo Size. REDUCED PRICE-ONE SHILLING. Large Selection at ARTHUR EADY'S AUCKLAND MUSIC WAREHOUSE. "OIOHMOND HOUSE, J\) PONSONBY ROAD. Auckland. W. COCHRAN, Sen., FAMILY BUTCHER. jjy o tTr A V E L L E R S. PRESENTS FOR HOME. Very Handsome INLAID TABU! TOPS, CABINETS? and WALKING STICKS, made from the pick ol New Zealand's Beautiful Woods, at Very Reasonable Prices. Carefully packed for shipment. W. NORRIE, Shortland-Btbebt. BUTCHER AND CO., FORT-BT. AND QUBBN-ST WHABF, STEVEDORES, RECEIVING AND FORWARDING AGENTS, WOOL STORED AND DUMPED frOR BHIFMHOT. BALLAST SUFPLrBDi



E DUNNE, House, Sign, and Decora • tivo Painter and Paperhanger. Superior work done and prices moderate. Has on salo, White Lead, Olln, Colours, and cheap Paper hangings.- Addreas, top of Groy-stroet JO. HENDERSON, * DISPENSING CHEMIST, PHAR MACIST, AND SURGEON DENTIST. Medical Hall, Ponsonby, opposite Three Lamps Telephone No. 307 OHARLKS HKaKSTH.j [ALBI. AITKIN, HE SEE T H and AIT XE N are glad to inform their oustomors and tho publlo gonoraily that having Bold the whole rA their lust years etock of Clovers, etc, tboy arc in a pw.lilon to offor an entirely Now Stook arriving v<lr •h.tf.vt atoamor Aorangl, from Lon don, 41111 our Mill Steamer from San Francisco ut undue, r.,:i current season's growth, oonaltt "wiiriK (.'T.OVttR frrefollum repene) UKO CLOVKR (Trefollum pretens) AI.SYKK UI.OVKII (Trefollum hybridal OOVVaitASS (Trefolium perenne) LUCERNE (Medlcugo satlva) ALFALFA nvtodlcago Chiliana) TIMOTHY (Phleum Prateuls) CRKSTKD DOGSTAIL (Cynosurui erlstalns) MEADOW FOXTAIL (Alopecurus pretonsU) BHKEP3 FE3CUEXF«»tucaovlna) WOOD MEADOW VtCASS (Poa nemoraila) PRAIRIK (Bromua fc"hro3dori) DOOBGRAS3 RAT-TAIL (Sporobolua clongatus) RYE-GRASS (Soloum porrono semporrlrons) COCKSFOOT (Daotylls glomerata) PUKPLK and GREEN TOP ABERDEEN DEVONSHIRE GREY STONE, WHITS! STONE, and GLOBHS TURNIPS SWJCDE TURNIPS. They are eJbo Agents for the Boncdust ati manuxactured by tho Auokland Manuro Com pany, Sydney Bonedust and Flour, Mineral and Bono Pnosnhates, Potato and Grass Manures, Peruvian Guano, Nitrate of Soda, and othe? Artificial Manuros; Oats, Malzo, Barley Beans, Peas hoarse. Fine, nnd Hock Bolt, CoSrn, ana Unseed Cake I Now Zn»i«»d *"•»««■' fqi/r. ate. They aro also appointed Agonts for tho Pure Indian Tea imported direot by Captain Herold from his brother'a garden at Llargeellng. y^THOB. «J, HaRBUCT, jT I HAKOVAOTUBm O» CORN BROOMS, "^K" »ttAPBJKAPAI}MAKM. TBLBPHONK NO.-ga. 11 & ™ y\ [[ lIOBSON-STREET jj \\ v 4 So I \% VIBIT $// CASH AND DEFERRED PAYMENT TAILORS, DRAPERS, HABIT-MAKERS, HOBSON-STKEEI. We respectfully Invito attention to our Large Stock of NOVELTIES for the present Season. Oar Great Variety and Choice of tho Best Fabrics, with tho Skill and Talent wo now cm- Sloy, nnd the (front success of our clltirts to pro ucc Superior Garmouts, Perfect In Fit, and Unexcellod in Cut «nd Stylo, gives us ovory contldeneo in respaotfully soliciting the favour of a visit. AU Tweeds thoroughly shrunk buforo being made iip, and Fit nnd Workmanship Guaranteed, Tho Deforrod Payment System ling been found to bo a great Loon, by enabling those with limited incomes to prct uro ucocssariss In tho eablest possible way. ALL GOODS ARE MARKED IN PLAIN FIGURES. Cash Customers received 5 per cont. Discount (one, shilling In tho pound on oil parcels of 20a and up ward b. INSPKCTION INVITED. THAM-OAR3 PASS TIIK DOOR. >i ROU N D LIM H . GROUND LIME FOR BALE' SOUTHGATE 8 "^'^oKff 0 GROTND tivaUed for durability and hard-setting ouaMSes). For tanks and other wet vi rk It Is a firstolass material. BKENB, SOLE AOB NT, CUBTOM4WTBRBT "pAPERHANGINQS, W. PHILLIPPS & SON HAVE RECEIVED, EX LATE ARRrVAM 185—P A C X A G B S-185 OONTAININQ 55,000 ROLLS OF PAPERHANGINQS, CONSISTING OF NKW PATTERNS For Drawing, Dining, Bedrooms, Hall and Btalrcaso, eultnblo for the Mansion or Cottage. AND BESTVALUE EVER OFFERED IM PAPMRHANGINGS. 918-PACKAGBS-918 BORIMS AND HBSBIANB TAWS™ AND ALL TitADE SUNDRIES, W. PHILLIPPS & BON, 66 AKP 07, Qnww-QroiMl ■|"_r ousk Ik d general DECORATIVE ESTABLISHMENT. 13, WYNDHAM-STREET. W. NOTICE QF REMOV A&. J. Hkndebson, In .thanking his numeronr clients and tho publlo generally for thoir post liberal favours, has much pleasure In informing (hem that lie has Reinovod to more Kxt6nslve Promises (two doors above old ehoii), where he trusts to merit a oontinuaneo of their patronac- J. HENDERSON, WYNDHAM-BTRKE T. Jfiv nDWABD BARTLBY AROHrrEOT, STIOHBURYS BUILDINaS. QUBBN-BTBJCET. HE UNION STEAM SAW, MOUIS ING, SASH, AND DOOR COMPANT (LIMITED), DEAIJCR IN TIMBER, DOORS, SASHES, AND TURNERY, Bniißlies from Bush Mills by direot dellyery at any Puhllo Wharf In Auokland 1— BUILDING MATERIAL IN EVERY FORM, inoludiho MOULDINGS. Owner of the Tairna Saw-mills, WBI6H PRODUCE THE BEST JOINERS1 TIMBER IN THE MARKET. IMPORTANT TO BUILDERS, DON TRACTO^CABm^MAK-E^. A Specially Selected Stook of JOINERS' TIMBER BTom the Talrua Mill, thoroughly seasoned and ready for working up, Is always kept In Stock at MEOHANICB' BAY YARD, In lots to suit ouitomert' requirement*. MECHANICS' b"Iy"tIMBER YARD AND FACTORY. And dENERAL JOINERY The Company contlnuos to supply In lota to suit purchaser! material ai above. Stookßin alldepartmentsarelarge.vell-eworted, and thoroughly seasoned, and Favourable quotations will be given to those about to build. Pries Lists and all Information on application to HEAD OFFICE, Mechanics' Bat, JO B L~O TS. Special Inducements to buyers of Timber «uUi able for Out-buildings. BIRKENHEAD AND NORTHCOTft The Company's Branch Yard In this distriot,lß connection with the business of Messrs Fie wfillyn Bros., Blrkenhead Wharf, contains Large Stoon of timber (rough and dressed), MouldingiJJoorj, and Sashes (or lmmtdlat* dtllTetr M TOWS PRICKS ' : I INSCRIPTIONS on Gold, Silver, and Plate engraved at the Stab Office.



MALLINDINB AND CiO., i V 7 RUTLANDS'pIEET. AUCKLAND, WHOLESALE FURNITURE MANUFACTURERS, Bt-g to Inform Memhants, Shippers, Furnlinrt Dealers, and the trade that, having erected Machinery of the most modern descrip "on and labour-saving appliances, they are »ow prerared to MANUFACTURE ALL KINDS OS" FURNITURE IN ANY QUANTITY, And on the! shortest notice. WORKMANSHIP AND MATERIAL OUABANTOIiU T'uf COLONIAL MUTUAL LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY (U1OTBD). AOOKLAMD OVnOBSI 18». QtJURHITBan. DIRKOTORSi Aitoklanik—J. M. flhortt (Chairman), 8. Thorn* Goorgo, F. J. Most, M.H.R. Dunbdin—E. J. Bn'eE«r<Ohalrman), W. J. M. Larnach, C.M.G.. M.U-R'! Hon. George Mo- Leon, M.L.O. i, Hon. Robert Stout, Premier. THK COLONIAL J4WDAL bj»*WejMto aU me ordinary forms o|^g*»»M*:lKwA i L DISTINCTIVE FEATORiBS, «*4 J», the Onlf Colonial Life Office whtult tenet; ; ]> TONTINE INVEBTiIRNT POLICIES. Tho "Absolute" and "Modified-", tonttae Policies of the Colonial Mutual secure1 ..advan ces not offerod by any Foreign ConWany. M Colonial Mutual Polioiea are INCONTEBT AULE FROM DATE OF ISSUE, Being •*• Urely free from obnoxious oondluo&s m to Iravelllnjf, residenoe. oooupiitlon, mwle Of life, ir manner of daath. _ __.*- H. S. H. LYAtJj, Bacratarr for WawZMltna. ■\TBW ZTOALAND INBURA.NCB JS COMPANY (KIRK AND MARINE). Capital- u ..ia,000,000 Paid-up and Reserve Funds -..*<M,OOO Pbotkotion ncOM FIKK OS MARINE LOSS ©an be ErrsoTs^ in this Company, claims Her wrrn pROMTTmroa and IJBBKiLITY. : ' JAMBB BUTTER WftrggW QUEEN'S HEAD HOTEL, UPPKR QUBEN-STREKT. '/he abovo Hotel having undorgone several Important Internal alteration!), tho new proprie tor, (JKOItGK DKNNIB (farmerly nrovldore for dia Waikalo S.S. Uo.l, hopes, by strict pereonal manaKeinont. to moke the Hotel deoond to none In the city for tho comfort and aocojnodatlon >f travellers and boardurs. The Hotel ia handy for'buses and trams to all parts of the'city; has 'id.in rt.furi.i»hml throughout; a-~i the liquors huvo been care.ully selected, and none but tho beet "vvill be supplU-d. , QfiOßQg DENNI3, Proprietor a. sKin N BTt ANp au« • BnlliaTS, Oarpehtarß, and Jf»ln«» V-oliiaa Lane. \i\ ttnuiut «i at the ButWtni Tr»ae dxeottUd or XzpbriosoeJ V/orinj6n.l m,nv ITnuiW. CMBfIK Wttlnrft/! A. AND 6. -S* I° B« ENGINKKHS, BOILSRM^IEBRS, IRON AND BRASg fOgNOKKg, AND QBNBKAL MAOHQiISTS, THAMBB, | : ■'■' Have for sale the following Machinery t— 1 Portable Ktagine, by Hornsby.&Co;. 8 h.p. 1 Horiwmtul Kncine, double lOia. diameter, 24in. Btrofco 1 Horizontal Engine, lOln. by 181 n. stroke 1 Launch Kngine, llin. by Sin. stroke 1 Multituimlar Holler, nfulonftbyfifi.dlamotor 1 Cornish Holler, 20ft. long byfifciWmeter 1 Cornish Boiler, 18fMongby5ft.:a>nioter 1 Cornish Holler. 17ft longbyifvMh. diameter 1 Cornlßh Boiler, 15ft long by Mtiammeter t Cornish Boiler, 16ft, long wimfin. diameter 1 VerUcalfioller,FieldtuEoK'7fff^3(t4ln.;new A Quantity of «eoond-haMgnbrfaH»rushln( Kett m a tea supplied for all olßatfe if Engineering Work.—Makers of Sawmill and Quarti orushing Machinery, Turulne Wheels, Hydraullo Machinery, Timber Jacki, and Patent S«foty entchei for Warekouss and other LUt ' CagM. /^DICE'S STAbLBB, V* ALBERT-STREET. MR F. QUICK begs to return his Sincere rhankfl for the Liberal Patronago rocelvua while oarrying on the Business known «» "Qulok's Livery and Bait Stables," Albert streot, and trusts that MESSRS JAMES I)HJ NAN & CO., thoißontloinon to whom he ha( rollnQUlshod the same, will be accordod H«vi iri In an equally libbral manner. Patrons chu -ii) apon being treated civilly and fairly bj i.-.cj «uu ocaaors, under whoso proprietary he tvC-;o bum the hostelry will beoome the favourite ot Ann* land. J. J. DIONANI fT. fOLEY] IP. LUNDON MEBBItS JAMES DIGNAN & CO. havtot purohasod Mr F.Qulok'sßußlnoßß, hope to merit Sho patronage so genoroualy beatowod on thoir lute and popular predecessor. Kor Hire-Han jom Cabs, Open and Clow Carries, Bugglea oj every dosoriptlon, Wwmon-Mos, Breaks and Omnibuses, Ladioa' 'n:' 0-ntlemen's Saddle UorBOD, Prlvaio Carrhni'' wl'h Livery, Hoarsoa »nd Mourning Coach's. Or dra by Post, Tele graph, or Teloplii" .No. Ui) receive oarelul attention. Thr '. iiks iircvld? unsurpassed '• .'<r os, &c. Night attend inoe. Oh»ri.-' • ■•< <"-n.--.i. rnOTMB IMIAIUTANTS OF DEVON JL POUT. TA-\APIINA. mSTRICT. AND TIIK I'UBUO GENhRALLV. MICHAEL CORCORAN (Late of tho Greyhound, Thames, and Metropo litan Hotels. Quccn-slrcet, and Star and Qartcr Hotel, <;oromnndel), begs to announce that he he.t taken the FLAGSTAFF HOTEL, NORTH SHORE, and hopes to merit the patronage of residents and visitors. First-class Accomodatloa for Lodgers, Baths, fee. Tho Hotel la close to Ilia water, bo that visitors lifivo the advant«go of sea bathing. A flrat-o'.asa Billiard Table, presided over by an experienced marker. MICHAEL CORCORAN, FLAGSTAFF HOTEL, NORTH SHORE. VTOTIOE TO THE PUBLIC, SUPPORT THE FARMING COMMUNITY . Through their Association, tho «■ 09, QU3KNSTRKET, AUCKLAND, WTio have always for Sale on their Shareholders account: HA?OTATOEB FRUIT. W. GARRRTT. Manager. NION OIL, SOAP, AND CANDLE COMPANY (LIMITED).: MANUFACTURERS OI1 STEARINE CANDLES, COMMON AND TOILET SOAPS, LUBRICATING AND OTHER OILS. WORKS-ST. ANN^BRIDQE, PENROSE. WAREHOUSE AN© OFFICES-LOWER " aLbeRT-ST., AUCKLAND. Cash Purchasers of Tallow. mHE NEW ZEALAND GOVERNMENT _L LIFE INSURANCE ASSOCIATION. Directors : The Hon. Sir Julius Vogel, K.0.M.G., Colonial Treasurer (Chairman) W. S. Reid. Kick Solicitor-General J. C. Givin, Esq., Secretary toyie Treasury K. C. Hamerton, Esq., Public Trustee Nicholas Koid, Esq , Merchant, J.P. J. H. Bctbuno, Esq, Land and Oommlsslon Agent, J.P. G, V. Si.anrjon, Esq., MerchaM, i.P. H. D. Bell, Ksq, Barrister G. Fisher. Bsq., M.H.R., J.P. George Graham, Esq., J.P, This Association is the only Office which pos sesses Government Security and proffers to the public the combined advantages of MUTUAL ASSURANCE WITH LOWEST PREMIUMS, AND INVIOLABLE STATE GUARANTEE. After IS years' existence, the Office has now ACCUMULATED FUNDS exceeding ONE MILLION STERLING. Its Annual Income exceeds ... _ £230,000 it offers the most Liberal Conditions octant An Insurance of £1,200, at the premium charged elsewhere for £l,ooo.'o(mlvalent to AN IMMEDIATE BONUSOF £200, In addition to Full Participation In Profit*. Branches in all the principal Towns In the Colony, and Agencies at all the Money Order | Poat offices in the Colony. r Head Office, Wellington, 7th April, 18853g|2; \fe.'.



Sporting. fIIAKAPUNA JOCKEY CLUB " RACE MEETING. M ONDAV, 25th MAY. SELLING HURDLE RACE. BIRTHDAY HANDICAP. selling steeplechase. handicap hurdle race, winter oats handicap. ' selling flat race. handicap steeplechase. First.Raoe Starts at 12 o'Clocjs Sharp. Horses will be carried FREE by Ferry Com pany's steamers at fl o'clock sharp on MONDAY HORNING, 2Sth. ■ •■■ • T. PEEL, Hon. Sac. A UCKLAND RACING CLU.B. WINTER MEETING. SATURDAY, JUNE 6th, 1885. MAIDEN STEEPLECHASE of lOOsovs.. with a sweep of 3so vs. each to no to second horse. Four-year-olds, Hat 41b: five-year-olds, list 121b ; six and aged. 12st31b. Entrance, Ssovs. eaob, to go to the funds. About three and a half miles. NOVEL HURDLE RACE of 50sovs. Entrance. 28ovs. each, to go to the funds. Over eight flishts of hurdles. The winner to be sold by auotion immediately after the race, and the whole of the proceeds to go to the funds. Two miles. GREAT NORTHERN STEEPLECHASE (HANDICAP) of 30080V5., added to a swoep . stake of lOsovs. each. Second horse to reeelve SOsovs., and third horse 25sovs. out of the stakes. Nomination, 3sova. each, to go to the funds. Horses to be nominated to the Secretary of the A.R.C.. by eight p.m., on Friday. May 1. Weights to appear on or about Friday, May 25. Acceptances, with 3sova.. part of tho sweep, by eight p.m., on Monday, June 1. About three and a half miles. HANDICAP HURDLE RACE of lOObovs., with a sweep of Ssovs each to go to the second horse. Nomination, 2sovs. each, to go to the funds. Two and a quarter mllos, over 9 flights of hurdles SELLING STEEPLKCHABE Of lOOsovs. Nomination, 3sovs. each, to go to the f undß. Four-ypar-oldß, list; five-year-olds, list 121b; six years and upwards, 12st Sib. The winner to bo sold by auction immediately after the race for 150sov-i. If entered, to be sold for lOObovs., allowed 71b; If for 75sovb., 141b; it for SOsova., 211b; If for 25sovs.. 281b; If for lOaov., 421b. About throe and a-half miles. DATES OF NOMINATIONS, &o. (With amounts to bo transmitted to the Score tary A.R.0.) Monday, June 1, 1885—Acceptances-Great Northern Bteeploohaso, Ssovs.; Handicap Hurdles, Ssovs. Nominations — Maiden Steeplechase Ssovs.; Selling Stcepleohase, Ssovs.; Novel Hurdles, 2sovs. Saturday. Juno fl, 1885 (At the PosO-Malden Steeplechaso (Bwcet>r,3sovH.; Great Northern Steeplechase, 7uovs. \VM. PEnOrVAL, Boorotary. tS- LOOK AT OUR FIRST PRIZE J)UNKDIN CUP and Birthday Handicap, (IRBAT AUTUMN t& £1,000. •» RESULTS, la Apply Early. NOTHING SUCCIiEDB"LIKE SUCCESS. |> 081 ~N HOOD DUNEDIN BIRTHDAY HANDICAP, To bo Run at Dunkdin. Mat 23,1885. N.Z. GRAND NATIONAL, To bo Run at Chribtchubch, May 25, 1835. 8000 at 10a raoh. Abodt 220 Prizes. Will Close May 22. Eaoh Ticket has 10 Chanoes, and can obtain a Prlzo in Each of 10 Drawings. Birthday Handicap. Grand National. First .. ..fiIOOO First «30u Beoond .. .. 300 Second _ .. 160 Third .. .. 160 Third .. .. 75 All othora (dlv.. All others (dlv., about £13 each) 400 about #10 each) 200 "fllßso £725 191 OAsn Bonds. 2 at £50 .. £100 10 at £10 .. £100 4at 25 .. 100 15 at 8.. ISO Sat 20 .. 100 SO at 6.. 180 10 at 15 .. 150 115 at 5.. 575 £1425 Aix Applwatioot Exceeding AnvEßriß&D Number op 8000 will be allotted as Extra Cash Bonds or £5 E>cb (less usual commis sion), Instead of Increasing Value of Ex ibting Prizes, and will be called Bth Class. We wish It to be distinctly understood that oar drawings are Always conducted by a Com mittee of Shareholders, and that Repre sentatives of tile iPbkss are likewise pre sent ; and names and addresses of principal winners are always sent throughout New Zealand. From tho number of people who Inspect Our Books day by day, and the cor respondence we receive (and answor) relative to our drawings, distribution of prizes, and our business generally, it seems almost superfluous to still say "Our Books are Always Open for Inspection ; yet such is the fact, and our ever - increasing business shows plainly the result. Please send two 2d stamps for reply and re sult P.O. Orders preferred. Is exchange on Stamps and Cheques. Coin or Notes should he refristered. Registered Letters and Telegrams reoolvod. ROBIN HOOD, Care Thos. Stapleton, Box 238, P. 0.. Christchnrch. Or, Jubal Flehino City Baths, Colombo-street, Christohurch. FIRST PRIZE TWO RACES AND GRAND NATIONAL, EIGHT CLASSES <3-£3OO. jm CASH BONDB. rHE GLOBE CONSULTATION COM PANY'S PROGRAMME ON THE BIRTHDAY HANDICAP, DUNKDIN. AND N,Z. GRAND aTEKPLHCHASIt, CHRI3TCHURCH. To be Run on 26th May, 1835. 6,000 Sharks at 10s Each, £3.000. First Prize Birthday Handicap, £BOU. First Prize N.Z. Graml Notional Handicap, £400. ABOUT 100 PRIZES. EACH SHARK HAVING 7 CHANCE 3. Birthday Handicap. N.Z.G.N. Steeylcchas;:. First Horse ..£6O-1 First Horse ..£IOO >Vcond Horse .. 250 Second Horse .. 200 Third Horse .. 125 Third Horse .. 100 Starters (div.) .. HO Startere (div.) .. 200 Non-starters (div.) 830 Non-atartors (dlv.) 2o;i ~i1,450 £1,150 41-CASH BONDS-41 1 at £50 .. ..£SO HO at £'O .. ..£IOO iat £25 .. .. 50 122 at £5 .. .. 110 B at£ls .. .. »| -jjjjj Will olose on May 23,1885. The above Company, in presenting thoir 2nd Programme, would call special attention to th«° uddresa of tho parties entrusted with the corre spondence. Having been entrusted by tho Oanterbury Jockey and other Clubs with the iole management and control of their tolalisa tors which have given universal satisfaction to the public, will be a sufficient guarantee as to the genuineness and successful working of the Consultation. tST Specialadvantaffesarsofferedtolnvostora In "The Globe Consultation Company" by reason of the tickets being printed in such a manner as to enable the purchaser of a whole ticket to dis pose of a half share, and as eaoh half of the tloket is numbered, the money will be paid to holders of some on presentation. Letters to enclose two 2d stamps for reply and result. Money orders accepted. Cheques marked correct with Is exchange added outside of Canterbury. Ten per cent, deducted from all prize moneys. Programmes, with nomina tion b and full particulars, sent post free on application. Address: CLOBK CONSULTATION CO., P.O. Box 287. ' Care HOBBB and GOODWIN, Hobbs'B Buildings, Cathedral Square, Christohurob, Offloe-Next to Warner's HoteL



rpHE COURSING MEETING. • - PRESIDENT'S GOLD CUP, To be run on ihe Plunipton Pork,on May 25. 53 NOMINATIONS. MASTER McGRATH'S CONSULTATION On the abive event will bo Drawn on SATURDAY. 23rd of May. £00 MEMBEKS, AT 10« KACH. Divided as follows :— lßtDog .. .. .. .. .. £100 ■Aid Dok (manor up) t:W 3rd andlth Doja <fe> each).. .. £M) Other Startora.., £30 X- ml*tancoa must ba raarte aa follows:—Post uftice Orders, puy»ble to Master MeGiath only. i*uqien must bo marked correct by Bank, wiib la eschajige added. Registered letters or tole tiains will not bo accepted. Ten per cent. ■10-lucted from all prlzo monny. Two stamps ■eceseary, one fur reply and remit.—Address only 10 Master McGrath. care of W. H. 'ionayne. Quecn-s'rcet Wharf, Auckland. im I N AL NOTICE. A. WBLLESLEY'B CONSULTATION on the TAKAPUNA BIHTHDAY CUP will Clow on SATURDAY, May 23. Tickets, 6a etch. Apply by letter to .-. A. WKLLEBLKY. Care of Ohas. X Andrews: Tobacconist - Wellesley-strost. For Sale. XT ORSES JOE SALE. "a MIXED LOT~OF~ GENUINE GOOD HORSES—Heavy-draught, Light-draught, Car riage, 'Bus Pairs, Buggy Horses, Hacks, etc. Those Horses were used for hauling Wood year's Clroua last season, and have been turned out for twelve months. They have had good trial, having worked In harness over the worst roada in New Zealand (North and South Islands). All Btaunch. Particulars from WOODYEAR. __ Sjmondn-Btreet. fjlOR SALE, a staunch little Horsse, JP suitable for spring trap or saddle; price, fiS.—Apply Newton Saloon. Pitt-etreet. FOR SALE, a three-logged Pet Ewe, lately on exhibition with the little Horse.— " H. 8," Clarendon HoteL FOR SALE, 1 Carriage and Pair of Horses ; first-class order. — Apply B. Jackeon. jun., Bolloltor, Auckland. FOR SALE, 5-roomed Cottage in Com mercial Boad, Arch Hill, and 4-roomed Cottage In Bellwood Avenue, on weekly pay nißTito.—Anply Mr Hewitt. Kingsland. gjVOK BALK, House of five rooniß, John- J} street, Ponsonby. Prioe, £250; terms easy.—Apply J. \V. White, Richmond Road, Pongonby. FOR SALE, Double Breech loading Gun, central fire, 12 bore London proof, patent fore end spring triggers, splendid laminated twist barrels, nearly new, cheap.- Mr Washer, Dairy, Parnell. FOR SALE, a few choice Businees Sites on Karangahape, Groat North, and Pon sonby Boads; cheap, and on easy tewns.—A. G. Lee, Houso, Land, and Commission Agent, Karangahape Road. FOR SALE, firet-olaes Matpmata Pressed Clover Hay.-Thornton. Smith, & Firth. FOR SALE, 10 Acres of Qood Land at Blrkenhead: price, £10 per aore; terms easy.—Apply to w. Thompson, Blrkenhead. FOR SALE, a 4-roomed Cottage. —Apply to H. Rogers, Lincoln-Btmot. FOR SALE, a Good Staunch Spring Cart Horse (16 hands). Works In single or double harness.—Apply Thames Carriage and Dray Faotory, Vietorla-Btroct East, FOR SALE, .tho 3-ton yacht Ethel May (coppered), with all gear, etc., in good orde r, suitable for either pleasure or working purposes.—Apply Thames Carriage and Dray Fa .'lory, Victoria-street Kfrßt, r\ AMARU TpOTATOES! /") AMARU TJOT-ATOES!/ JUST ARRIVED BPLENDID SAMPLff. In Lots To Suit, E. MITCHELSON & CO. Q N S A L E, FIJIAN BANANAB, LIMEB, AND ORANGES. NEW ZEALAND~JAMS, APPLES, PEARS, AND HONEY, ALSO ON HAND. FRANK O. FORWOOD, FRUIT FACTO B, FORT-STREET. ■C 1 0 R SALE, THREE ALLOTMENTS. THE PICK OF HON. JAS, WILLIAMSON'S MOUNT HOBSON ESTATE. Splendid View and Easy Terms. Apply to 8. JACKSON. 3mm.. Queen-street, Auckland. TjiOß SALE, a gent.'a 18-carat Gold Wai- X? tham Watch, crystal glass, compensating balance; a bargain, 12 guineas: quite new a few monthß ago.—Apply Star Office. qTecill notice. FOR S ALB, several of the best Building Sites In or near Auckland. Situated in Gladstone and Cleveland Roads, Parnell. These Hots wil be sold on any reasonable Terms, and money will be advanced for Building It required. APPI7tp7"cOMISKEY. ' Shortland-etreot. im o R 8 A L bT ■*• At LOWEST Market Rates i Rosin, Pitch, and Tar Karosene, Paint, and Olive Oils Champion's, Scott's, and Storer's Genuine White Lead, in wood Mtintx Metal and Nails Large Stook of Canvas, various brands Wire Rope, from 4! lnoh to i Inch Bolt Rope, Hemp, and Mb" 1*1* Rope, all sizes . Patent Windlass (wood), Frills, and Falls Anchors, from 18 owt. to ID lbs. Chains, from i inch to 1 Inob, Colsa ana Stall OIL 0. 11, MoKBNZII. lon-gwunw. AR R I V I N G, EXDORIO PIANOS, by Mignon, Haake, Rapoldl.and ABOherborg ENGLISH HARMONIUMS, from £10 CHOICE VIOLINS AND VIOLONCELLOS ohoaen especially for J.H. by an Eminent English Violinist STRINGS and FITTINGS EARDLEY'S PITCH PIPES, embracing the whale Chromatic Scale. .Invaluable to Choirmasters, Tuners, fco. ROTHERHAM'S CELEBRATED LEVER WATCHES, In Gold and Silver ERHARDT'S LEVER WATCHES, with Chain and Fnsee to ensure accuracy of Time-keeping, J. HOWDEN, Qceex-Mreet. TMPORTANT TO ALL. We are now showing our NEW WINTER DRAPERY AND CLOTHING, Consisting of DRESS GOODS, Plain and Fancy BLACK and COLOURED CASHMERES BLACK and COLOURED VELVETEENS FLANNELS, BLANKETS RUGS, SHAWLS, &o. , MEN'S TWEED SUITS MEN'S TROUSERS and TROUSERS and VESTS MEN'S MOLESKIN TROUSERS, &c BOYS' and YOUTHS' CLOTHING In Great Variety. The above Goods are all Bought Very: Cheap tor Cash, and will be SOLD VERY CHEAP FOR CASH. HANNKEN BROS., DRAPERS, CLOTHIERS, ,sc., 300 and 302, Urmi Qtoen-stbeet (Corner of Alexandra-street).



Tenders. rriHE AUCKLAND BRICK AND TILE J COMPANY (LIMITED). Tenderß wanted for making a Million Pug Mill Brioks at tlio Hobsonville Works. W. H. COOPER, Manager. m O BUILDERS. Tenders will be received until TUESDAY, the 26th Instant, for the Ereotion of Two Cottages in , Grey-Btreet Plans, &c, at my Office, Viclorla streetWest, M. HENDERSON, Architect. m O BUILDERS. Tenders are invited up till Noon of the 23rd limt. for the Erection of a Pair Semidetached Houses in brick. WALTER A. DUGLEBY, Architect. mO BUILDERS. Tenders will bo received until noon of MON DAY, 26th May, for the Erection of a Villa Residence in Wood in Park Avenue. Plans at ; my Office, No, 1 Excbang9 Chambors, Queen - street. * HENRY G. WADE, Architect. mo B U I L D E_,R S. * I am now prepared to execute Plate and Sheet Glass Glazing in any quantity at lowest rates. Quotations on application. A. H. MOBKISj Karangahape Road. #pO BUILDERS AND OTHERS. ■ Land and Building Matorlalu found on reason aW^mß- AP|! yHBLDBR. Architect, -Over "Herald'\Omce, Queen-street r\EVONPORT, NORTH SHORE, WELLS~BROS., ! OAUTERS AND EXPRESSMEN. BRICKS. LIME, SAND, SCORIA ASH, POSTS. RAILS, PALINGS, SANI TARY PIPES, &c, Sco. N.B.~FBNCING DONE AT LOWEST RATES, ESTIMATES GIVEN. YARD OPPOaiTB~DEVONPORT HALL. W, F, HUBBARD, Quantity Surveyor. Qnantltlea prepared for all Contracts of any magnitude. Orrr Chambers, VowiN Lane. Board and Residence, BELGRavu; HOUSE, Lower Symonds- Btreet (nearly opposite Choral Hall, and facing Government Grounds*.—Mrs R. Powell (late of Belgrave House. Invoroargill) will open the above-mentioned residenco as a Superior Boarding-hoUBe on June 1. The building is new and ot concrete, stands on tho healthiest and most fashionable pan of tho city, commands an exoellent view, and is within 10 minutes' walk of railway and wharves, and 6 minute!) from centre of city. The sittingrooma acd bedrooms (double and single) are large and well ventilated. Plunge and shower bathe, piano, and all modern conveniences. Tho table will be particularly well oared for. Boarders and visitors may rely on every comfort and attention. BOARD AND RESIDENCE, Grafton Road.—Accommodation for ladies and gontlemen; house situated high; largo garden, bathroom, home comforts; no children.—Apply Bnrton'g, Grocer, Upper Grafton Road. r(OVBNOR BROWNE HOTEL, \JT . HOBSONSTIIEET. Board and Lodging .. .. ~ .. 20s per Week Single Room a. .. -25a per Week __ Edncational. A UCKLAND COLLEGE AND i\. GBAMMAR SCHOOL. EVENING CLASSES Will be Formed in any of the following subjects, for the term (fourteen weeks), commencing on the-glith inst., should a sufficient number'of applloanta Bend in their names to the Head master before that date:—Drawing, Chemistry, Mathematics, French, Latin. Fees for one Subject, 15b ; for a second Subject, 7a (id. Q. YON PER HEYDE, Secretary. GIRLS' HIGH SCHOOL, UPPER QUEEN-STREET. The Second Term will begin on TUESDAY, 26th May instant, and on FRIDAY, 23th August. Fees are as follows: Upper Forms (IVa.. V., and VI.) £310s per term; Lower Forms, £2 IBs. All foes must be paid in advance. The Head-master will be in attendance on FftUJAY NEXT, the22nd Instant, from.one to four p.m., to receive applications for tbe;admis sion of new pupils. The Entrance Examination for new pupils will beheld at the Office of the Board of Educa tion. Wyndham-street, on SATURDAY, 23rd instant, at ten a.m. THE LADIES' GYMNASIUM, Glen side, Symonds-street.—The classes will commence on MONDAY Nest, at i o'clock. RS PALMER'S SCHOOL, Carlton Road. — Duties will bo resumed on TUESDAY. May 25. MRS CLAYTON'S Boarding and Day School, St. George's Bay Road, Parnell. Second term. May 19,1885. RUSSELL • STREET, PARNELL.— Boarding and Day School conducted by the Miaaea Rogers.—Dntles'rtßTimed May 25, T H. EDMONDS, Teacher of Singing tf • and Voice Production, Barleighßtreet, I doors from St. Sepulchre's Church. Particu laraatEady's. _ i^LBNSIDE, UPPER "SYMONDS VJT STREET. Mrs Glover will resume School Duties in her New Premises, adjoining her former residence, on WEDNESDAY, the Wth met. There will be classes for Harmony, Painting, Solentiflo Dressmaking, Musical Gymnastics, and Dancing once, and evening classes for Eng lish Literature twioe a week. Terms on application to the Principal on and after the Uth mat. "IVF E. P. B. WOOD HAM, AM. Teacher of the PIANOFORTE AND HARMONIUM. Address j Care of Mr A. Eady, Auckland Music Warehouse. Queen-street. mHB PUBLIC TRUST OFFICE OF X NEW ZEALAND. The Public Trustee may be nominated Executor nnder the Will of a Testator, or Trustee under a Marriage or othor settlement. No charge is made upon the deposit fur safe custody 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 trusts to the Publio Trustee. Hence, Trustees residing in England, America, and elsewhere, holding moneys for the benefit of persons who have tmigrated to New Zealand, may not only relievo ehemselveß of responsibility, but, as the rate of interest obtainable in New Zealand exoeeds the English rate, will greatly augment the income of the beneflolarlea by so doing. The State given an absolute guarantee against loss d funds by the fraud or dishonesty df its officers. The Publio Trustee holds large sums of money for investment on real security at current rates of interest. Applications for advance on first mortgage will be received at the various agen cies, where all further particulars may be ob tßined' R. O. HAMERTON. Publio Trustee. Tims. Macffablanb, Esq., Agent atAuck and. "mHE ST. :-MARY'S CONVENT A PROPERTY LEASES ACT, 1885." Notice la horebyKiven that it Is the Intention of Tub RlEht Reverend John Edmond Luck, 0.5.8., Roman Catholic Bishop of Auokland, and Satherine Delany, Margaret Maria Ennls, and Annie Comerford. Members of the Reli gious Order of tlsters of Mercy, at Auokland, to apply by Petition to the General Assembly at its next session, for leave to bring in a Bill to en able the eaid petitioners to grant leases of cer tain land, In the City of Auckland, being part ofsnburban allotments U and 17, section 8, of the Pariah of Waitemata, now veßtod In the said petitioners, for any term nos exceeding 6ff years instead of the term of 21 yeara. Copies of the said Bill will be dspositod in the Examiner's Office, not later than the 10th day of June, proxlmo.l jQHN BDMUND LUCKi R.C. Bishop of Auckland, One of the said Petitioners. Hill and Mahonv, Solicitors for the Peti tioners, Auckland. mHB ACCIDENT INSURANCE ASSO- X CIATION OF NEW ZEALAND. A Dividend of 7} pet cent, has beon declared, and is now payable at the Auckland Office, Palmerston Buildings. ,i—-_ ARTHUR E. LEWIS, Manager and Superintendent tor North Island. 1 A AAA PERSONS Wanted to JLVf.VW Purchase the Balance of our Stock ot Boota and Shoes, amounting in value to 69,000, at unheard-of prioes. Sale now on.—Garrettßroa, Wakefleld-streot, Auck land TMCTURE FRAME MANUFACTORY XT AND MUSICAL INSTRUMENT WARE HOUSE, 88, VICTORIA-STREET. Auckland (9 doors above Albert-street). 0. B. CARTER, Jor,, Pbaotioai. Sign Writkb, Gilder, and Km bosses on Glass. 1 auk Banner* Written In tho Latest resign, ts * iner and Marbles



Amusements.) ABBOTT'S OPERA HOUBK. Manaoekb : Messrs H. N. Abbott and Wybert Reevo. LAST NIGHT of l,ho Moit Attractive Play it Modern Times, IMPULSE !! „„ IMPULSE ! ! IMPULSE ] ! 3r IMPULSE ! ! THIRD WEEK of UVo Famous Actor, Author, and Manager, , . MPv WYBERT REEVE, MR WYBERT, REEVE, And hla Powerful and Talented Company, in cluding MRS CHIPPENDALE, the Popular Actress, from the Haymarkot Theatre, London First Fashionable Nioiit of tlie Season! TONIGHT! (Friday) TO-NIGHT,! LAST TIME of this moat Perfect tmptjisk • Produollon . : .-jmruuu. LAST TIMB of Mr Wybort Reevo_ lM prjL9K in this Grand Play -IMPUW» LAST TIME of Mr Wybert R«eve_T M prTio R and an Unequalled Cast in -IMrUUJK. TO-MORROW (Saturday). A GRAND BILL-Flrst tlme4n New Zealand of H.J. Byron's Comedy-Drama, THE CRUSHED TRAGiBDIA-N " A Story bl the J?iK?JS« au&JEootfiaMa- » *- Do Lacy Fiizaltamont Mr WYBBR£B*«vfc -' (one of hia moat amusmg impersO'nauiras); - Box Plan at Lennox's. DayTlcketaatAbbotfe. .. T'rloea of Ad mission—Dress Cirole andOrobes tro Stalls, 4s; Stalls, 2s 6d; Pit, lft, Doors open at 7.30: commence at 8 sharp, ■ ;■■ LiCntAN McGowan. Bnalness Manager. RETURN ■.■ '■ - op' ' ■ . , XyOODYEAR'S niECIFS FOB QUEEN'S BIRTHDAY (MONDAY NEXT). After the Circus Season a SALE BY AUCTION will take plaoe in tbo Clrous Marquee of HORSES. AH in splendid condition. Fit for carriage, buggy, cab, express, or haok work. QOCIAL GATHERING farbwellTto -ivo." To be neld in CjOOK-STREET HALL. THIS EVENING, MAY 22. MUSIC AND SHORT-ADDRESSES? . To bo followed by a QUADRILLE PARTY. Si:-fGLK Tickets, 3s 6d. Double Tickkts, ss, To be obtained from W. C. Dennes, Queen street. REFRESHMENTS PROVIDED. COMMENCE AT 8 O'CLOCK SHARP. ~A UCKLAND WORKING MEN'S I\. FRIENDLY AID SOCIETY.-The Fifth Anniversary will ho celebrated by a BoJreeand Dance in iho Parnell Hall on MONDAY Even ing, May 25. Teaat6.3U; Dancing to commence ai 9 o'olock. Tickets, 2s each, whicn may be obtained .rom the following members of tho Committee :-Me3srs R. Nairn, W. KEmmony, H. Brlgga, Q. Nixon, J. Mills. ANCINU, TEPOBTMENT, CALISTHENICS. BONNE TENDE XT MAINTIEN.. MONS. PAUL BIBRON (De Paris) Han commenced Tuition at Masohio Hall, . Prinoos-street, as follows: Select Adult Class. Wednesdays, 7.30 p.m.: Select Juvenile Class, Saturdays. S p.m.; Special Select Ladies' Class, Thursdays, 10 a.m.; Miss Hill's, Ponsonby, Fridays, 7.30 p.m.; .. ; St. Mary's Convent, Ponsonby, Wednw- ■■'■; ' days, 10 a.m.; Miss Bates's. North Shore. Tuosdayß. 3.30 p.m. (an Evening Adult Classi will b-,' formed at North Shore-leave names at Miaa . Hatcß's); and.next term at Mrs Laws, Rnrnuera; Mrs Clayton's. Parnell: Mrs Glover's, Symonds-etreot, 29th inst, at 7.30 p.m.; Mra Palmer's, Carleton Goie Road. 27th inst., 1.46 pm.; Mrs Gileß'a, Mount Albert: Juvenile, 22nd inst, i P.m.; Adult, 25th, 7.30 p.m. PRIVATE LESSONS DAILY. Terms in Advance: Adult. 2frs: Juvenile, 21a. Circulars at Upton's and Eodyfc. or apply at, ■ residence, 75, Hobson-street, botween Victoria aid. Welleßley streeta. ' DANCING. — Mons. Paul Bibron (if sufficient numbor of pupils) will form a Class at Mrs Clayton's, Parnell. Names must bo soot in before the 30tli Instant. Adnlt Even in a Class available at Misa Hill's, Ponsonby, Fridays, 7.50 p.m.; Mrs Giles's. Mount Albert, Mondayß, 7.30 p.m.; Mrs Glover's, Symonds street, Thursdays, 7.30 p.m.; Masonic Hall, Prinneß-street, Wednesday, 7.30 ».m.. N.B.— Pupils can join at any time, terms beginning on ... .. date of entrance. pHO RA L HALL.: GRAND ORIENTAL FANCY FAIR, IN AID OP ST. MART'S NEW CHURCH AND PARSONAGE, PARNBIX, To be opened ON SATURDAY, 23rd INSTANT, At three p.m. HANDSOME BCKNBRY AND STALLS, RE- ;, PRESENTING A STREET IN CAIRO. MAY POLE DANCE &YMEGYPTIAN DRESSEB ORNAMENTAL AND USEFUL ARTICLES. LOW PRICES. Entrance, 1b; Season Tioests, 6s; Chiidrkn Half-price. Season Tickets may be obtained from Mr Ledger, Parnell, and the principal Booksellers In Auckland. mHEATRE R O V A L. MONDAY7~MAY 25. GRAND CONCERT, COMIC SKETCH, AND OPERETTA. Auckland's Best Amateurs wig appear, vie.: —Mieses Staunton, StevenEOnJkGribble, Annie Hargrave, and Messrs Wm. Hd wards, Joseph Hanna, R. W. SoeatejJtercyrDufaur, C. E. White, H. Hargrave^JTHemuß, Alt BatUey Programme in Saturday's iSBUC. POPULAR PRICES-Cirole 3s, Stalls 2s, Pit li Box Plan at Lennox's (late Waytes). : K. W. Soeats l-rt nn 0.,_ O. B. Whitb f Hon> Sec"' j ART UNION OF OIL AND WATER COLOUR PAINTINGS, By E. A. Gifford (Gold Medalist, Royal Acaddemy. (Under Special Permission from Colonial Secretary.) EIGHT PRIZES Consisting of Six Watercslonr and Two Oil paintings. . First Prize—" View of Auckland, from Mount Eden." The oolleetion is on view at J. Leech's Rooms, Shortland-street. . . " . Tickets, 10a each, may be obtained; from. Messrs Leech, R. C. Carr, Upton, Lennox, and Hoffman. . - (Viotorla-streot, a short Distance above) mHEATRE ROYAL, TODAY I TO-DAY 1 TO-DAYI ON VIEW! ON VIEW! ON VEffiWJ The Grandest Assortment ot WAT6HES, CLOCKS, JEWELLERY, At TOM KEESING'S, VICTORIA-St. (5 doors above Royal Mall Hotel) Try my Deferred Payment System. ■j^-EWMARKET. MAYORAL ELECTION. Ladies and Qentlkmen,—l bog to offer myself as a Candidate for your suilragea. I will take an early opportunity of addressing you on Important subjects concerning the welfare Of our district, lam, • ; Yon rs faithfully. JOHNMcCOLL. THE NEW ZEALAND LAND MORT GAGE CO. (LIMITED). Subscribed Capital £2,000,000 Paid-up Capital ».... £200,000 Head Office for the Colony, New Zealand Insurance Buiieings, Queen-street, Auckland. This Company Is prepared to negotiate LOANS on Freehold Mortgages throughout the Colony at current rates. For Application Forms and farther particulars apply to " ' • • . JAMES BUTTLE, Secretary, Queen-street, Auckland, T~HE~Cheapnesß ol on Article~'Depenat upon the Quality. The reasons war the New Zealand Tweed Company, Tailors, Short- ' land-street, has met with the amount ot queen' that it has are: Firstly, the T weeds arealloYNew Zealand manufacture, coming direct from the Mill, so there to no Middleman's Profit; secondly. '■■,■■ every Garment la Thoroughly Shrunk, ana made in a Firstclass Style • thirdly, there la No I Credit, so the Good Customer does not pay lot '.the Bad.-New Zealand Tweed Company TbUoib, Shortland-street, opposite Stab Offlo*