The Auckland Evening Star.

VOL. XXVI.-Np. 102,

AUCKLAND, N.Z M FRIDAY, MAY 8, 1885

PRICE-ONE PENNY



I Shipping- 'VT^irTTNION. STEAMSHIP -■&$"% {J COMPANY OF NKW /siH* ZEALAND (Limited). |^ i *V TIME TABLE.-MAV-. " *;_iVAEI NKLSON. PICTON, WEL IS*_WS_Tp*. AND WEST -^Tf^-tT.. Sslllng. j S i^jOOMA I »-_•• (Monday) ¥*__' |TJo_..l_ 11 a.'n. _ I 8.10 a.m. „7.ip*loßNE"NAl'lKli. WELLINGTON, I<U!SS_-rANU PORT CHALMERS W; " ,from Auckland). j^JisilThum.ll.noon I!_ -_ ■^QH yBLBCVURNE (Via Bmyy). i^Si-tAT-iiurs, 'Tl,"nubri I — * rZr^ 1?0 R.SYDNE Y. " tfilfir 1 —rfaesday. Ii). 6 p.m. I 12-~ffjjlSVVA. AND LBVUKA. gjMr~Tßan..-l.ap.in. i - {STgg-**^SBOl_J_rNAl,l-R, AND J_____________L* err^- \ Tues., 12. a P-m- I — •***-*"■ —rofgu_JELg ~ gjS25-"i Mon.. 11, 5 r-m- r_._ !?S^srt be booked and alongside TWO „_SBsl»for- advorUsed timo of departure. must bo t_ken at tho Com ■r?Tfg c . Auckland Branch, corner of ggn_Cu.toni3-Bt.ee... iZ~7 /\RIENT LINE. ___b± Undor contract with the Now vJ_Jnfc_^Sonth Wales Government for JH_H_> tho convoyanco of Malls. «*_ following Steamships belonging; to the £_ ca and Iho Padllc Ox will leavo JmVKY and MELBOURNiS on tho under- S„ dates tor LUNDO S. via ADELAIDE IS BAI.CIA (at stcamor'B option), SUEZ isu_______Z 'jjjjjjri From Sydney," From Melbourne. ___\ May 8 May lo £__-. May 23 May » ___.. .Una 6 J"noi? SSr J«eo 20 Juno 28 ww__|d fortnightly ther-after. _Mi fares to London, £2*2 tci £_» Sjaer. secure spoel_l advantages by wS; SreJgh ftom Now Zealand. Sepond !«t_i!e__.ra by Orient steamer arc providod ffi____Dß__«es to Sydney or MclbDurr.a. i ■S^l_BWMl_)NDON.__pcclalfacili- ! _t&m tor bringing out Friends and Rela- S»bT»r. pahnent of tho passago money hero. tfKl__Tt-"TURN TICKETS, avaJlablo for P_£-m, i-sued at the following rates :— BtcondSaloon .. 77 fiP__3Boo--ED THROUGH to LONDON rfttdUM Rates. Hipr____&^-W__T_ OF KEW ZBALAND (Limited), ** Agonts In New Zealand. P.:. "VTORTHERN STEAM -I^l SHIP^O^IMITED). t Time Table.— May. 4 (Weathor and other Clrcum * stanoes Permitting). FROM QUEEN-STREET WHARF. BIHE HOT LAKES, TERRACES, AND GEYSERS (VIA _AURANGA), fflj gOItaCEST, CHEAPEST, AND EASIEST Xa. BOOTH. _^ , fjbbta con avoid the tedious and rough mkltt journey by taking passage in the j fetal Steamship Company's new and fast , tuars Clansman and WellinEton, which Eißckland alternately overy Monday and SaSy,at 7 p-tn., arriving at Tauranga at 6 Mia the follow Ing morning, when a Coach j&JUII contract loaveß immodiatoly after E&Ktfor tho Hot Lakes, lloturn through Elftleamer and coach, FOUR POUNDS. MIiURANGA AND BAY OF PLENTY PORTS. ____ I PATE OF SAILING. £E I Friday, 8, 7 p.m. , MB Monday, 11, 7 p.m. , MMI Thursday. 11, 7 pm. Bint: Monday. 18, 7 p.m. £S I Thursday. .1.7 p.m. Hi Monday, 25. 7 pm. Wjto Thnreday, 2S, 7 p.m. ' .:■'■- Connects at Tauranga for Opotikl , Snfyi ; and Bay of Monty Ports overy ___W\_ Tuesday. VHUBSKLL. WIIANt;ABOA. AND MO.NOQNUI. Os-Btn I Monday, 11, 1 p.m. f*-ton (Monday, 18, 7 pm. tteran | Monday, 25, 1 p.m. rrifOB*__EBOUKT^AY AMP TAIRUA. 1 j«. , I Monday 1 1 1, 7 p.m. JrtOE-AT BABBIEB, TKYPHENA, I'OUT FlT_> EOI, AND WHANQArAItAPAHA. fewjg fEvery'Saturtlay, 8 a.m. hIWBUtOABEI, WIIANOAKEI HEADS, AND y>, MANOAPAI. Eej-r I Every Tuesday, 8 p.m. ~ Sty. Katliatl will land paasengers at Parua ■::B>yesrly on Wednesday mornings). i 'i^-W__U_-8-L WHANGAREI HEADS, AJ_> ■■'■TV ..■■ Pabua Bay. 1 jfacg-r ..'] Every Friday, 6 D--1. ~_~ ] JSiliKsUkatl will land passengers st Parua j I-;f -^Bsr early on Saturday mornings). j fi WHASBAREI AND WHANOAHICI HhADS *outjl_gßossengcra and cargo for Walpu). t ,iCoi-h meets the Bteamer on arrival to eon- WM__t__t_a to Walpu. ' |__regor l Tuesday. 12.8 P_o. mma Friday, 15.6 p. m. —mm Friday. 15, 8 pan. uetMgor I Tuesday. 19.8 p.m. , nangar I Friday, 22, B p.m. WsUtogtor i Friday, 22. 8 jun. Plt^or | Tuesday/28. » P-*-- IMgregor I Friday, 29,6 p.m. i Mn-ii j Friday. 28. t. p.m. ' Inoa Whanoakbi to AcCiaAffo j - .>;* (From Railway Wharf). j JJ_«n_gOT I Monday, 11. i p.m- I W«_|w I Thnraday, 11, 4 p._u i fttmin. i Saturday, 16 lp.ro. ( jKpegor I Monday, 18.2 p.m. t ,_Pinv j Thursday, 2L . p.m. I ' ffi___W>B I Saturday, 23,4 p.m. __tvtt I Monday, -5,4 p.m. B«l»_8t I Thursday, 28, 4 p in. i _S__i | Saturday. 30.1 p.m. i . . ' FROM MANUKAU! ! I_-.-■•■-,-.■■■■ Fob HogrAWO-u ' ] .'JlWimßr fortnightly, as per advertlsemoot. i _S&:nm_t be booked and a_o»_r~Mo th; ' SHJ. 4p.m. prompt. None will be received ' HRoulioar. ' ■■•ifflS^'Tlokets must be tokon at the Com ■-BJWIWt 87, Queen-etreot, Auckland. ' Wk WAITARA,—The s.b. RO\VET._ fe^will leave Onehunga Wharf as aiKive OTaetiand othor clrcumstancos pennlttinrf r -g*OR_OW (Saturday), May 0, at ono p.m. -jfflW-SteaiDßhlp Company (Limited). Auol. '_-. ■ «____, Barnes. Onehunga. ISi "WTAIUKU AND O*- __S__ K W HUNG A STEAM ;SBM__?--NAYIOATION CO. (Limited) | ;. Was TABLE. B.S. MANUKAU. ■ _»*.o_ehung_. LeaveWoiuku. iii'1" ' MAY, 1885. •___." 'y 9 -Saturday, 6 a.m. **_d-y,3p._i, ■ |_i_P..*P__ 12-Tuesday, 8.30 a.m. #*«_. S-pan. 13 -Wed., 0.30 a-m. :;*te_rM tt n k .n ll-ThUrßdar,loß' m' •___»_m,ih._. _W as»7, 7 am. 18-Saturday, 11.30 a.m. gralSP. -■ -_ am, 18-Monday. 1 p.m. >__ls__i,)M'>- 20-Wed., 2.30 p.m. B^^ 3*/-M.M _._. 2t-Thn__-_y. 3 p.m. _!___*'■ . 23-Sft_irdar 6 ajtt. -LiSP^aip 4 P m. — "g_S__y.sp.__. 26-Tuesday, 8.30 a.m. *7*7el,6pjn. 27-Wed.. 9.30 o-m. 28-ThUrWias,,loa,m* jJH»W|(»,7_i__ 3*-Baturday, 11.30 a.m. h fflsS-r* oU*er circumstances permitting. ""BWRlltt payable before delivery of goods, •i 1..; J. BARU BROWN, ■4_^___ Managing Director. .-MX CJTEAM TO THAMES, ; ■ fi^gas. O Connrctlng with RIVER -TEA MF.R3 for STIRLING ■,_HBHsrWORTH, OHINEMURI, WAI ISnai^.TEKAURI, WAIHI. and TE ;-'fßlk-.00-,DFIELDS, MURRINSVILL.E, WL PLAINS. AND GRANT AND «m___ bettiiEment: _'"' - >-n.TIUE ''ABLE. ■{':■:■■ ,-v B.S. ROTOMAHANA, ;=;-.;• ...3. ENTERPRISE No. 2. *-S-r-_-*-__>. AUCKLAND. .._ tk-Ll'"' il'"" T""*- ÜBA'*A. I ENTEHPBIBE. VS§S__ ■ 51.. — 5 afternoon .^__L__lß morning - _ *3->-__-- r !', KOM THAMES. , tarx-_TTt_TOMAIIANA. | EnTEHPßlSE .'.■jjs_*TfrB °o_i 1 — ~ ■ ■ i :'wß__ii_ afternoon | 1. midnight '^Wj_ST'¥eiTe[l for Rotomohana wlt__i JStiffi*__. "'"Used time of leaving. Sbipping• CarryfnB' 0r '«--, GEO. FRASKR, AgenU '-.:-__ik".' S Sl COROMANDEL. tjjffl^^THOMAS SCOTT, MASTER ; "i^j** TIME TABLE •T7, .^Mkland: Leaves Coromandel: ,-ijy,,7 *Wv " May.' I '■■Mb «",. Saturday, 9,12 noon 1 ,:*TS7* iii«noon — I '-'^'_«j_r«',„ Tuesday, 12,12n00n ■ ■•■■ ;rr 4r,._, l2noon — I" Thoraday, 11,12n00n 1 ' freath "" Saturday, Hi, 12 noon I 'jot ittL'i_? t '? tn.w -.renmstanocfl permitting. ■ x i«ti»inu«.bejrepoid on Board. i; . >RH.6WteDLEY, J-uiasier.



rttvA. "PACIFIC MAIL STEAM •Iffla^^S. ■*- SHIP CO. m_Sß_S___m TO PASSKNOKRS DESIROUS avt> i.r«r«-__._*yo,l*J[NQ THE IIK^ OVERLAND ROUTE TO GRKAT BRITAIN, TT . THROUGH AMERICA. Undor contract with Now^South Wales and New Zealand Governments. Iho magnificent steamships of this lino leave Auckland for San V rane.iseo. calling at Hono lulu, qvoryjourth TUKSD AY. as under:- D , L V ilivteo'f | Dntoof Steamer. Tons, .ailing to Sailing to I I Sydney. I 'Frisco. I I 1885. T „., ,„ , Onornbout! 1.85. City of Sydnoy.... :i ion July 23 I May ._ Australia I S,.ou! May 30 June 23 _oalandin ' 3.200; ,H;nc27 ' July2l Pa-senwors a.c booked to San Francisco, or through to European destinations, with special advantages, and havo at San Francisco choice of the unrivalled Atlantic Steamship Linos of tho Cunard, Inman, AViiite Star, or other com panies. Passengers destined to any part of tho United Statos or tho provinces procure their railroad tickets at Son Francisco. All Ilrst-class pa-seniors aro allowed __01bs of baggage to San Francisco, nnd 2S_lbs "Over land" Iroo of charge. Tickets aro good until usod, and allow passon gprs to stop on as long as they choose, to visit all places of iuterost in America and Canada. Stop over privilege is also allowed on steamers' tiekot. for Auckland and Honolulu. THROUGH FARE TO LONDON. FIRST-CLASS £00 0 0 THIRD CLASS £32 3 9 and upwar:., according to tho selection to be made at San Francisco. FIRST-CLASS to San Francisco £10 0 0 BTEERAGE : £20 0 0 Time cards, railway maps, and guido books, ehowing all routes to any point in tho United Btites, may bo had on application. Passengers proceeding eastward oan connect with the steamors of the Paoiflo Alall 8 S. Ca leaving ports in China and Japan for Ban Fran- Olsco. Special Through Bills of Lading issued on Woo! Shipped for Now York. Boston, &c, either by rail or via Panama, by Pacific Mall 8,8. Co.'s steamer.. No Bhlpplng Orderß will bo issued after. p_m. on tho day before tho sailing of steamers for Ban Francisco. For rates of no. sago and freight, and all other Information, apply t> BROWN, C.MPBBLL & CO.. Agents. Lower Queen-Btreet and Bhortland-.tr.ot • CKA OTEAM TO LONDON. •Vr^WK^Jvl-KNINSUI AfTfe Oil ENTAL __i______f SiEAM NAVIGATION mnmmamm company. FOR L"NDON DIRECT (Via Colombo). RtMmnr Leave Leave Mcl- Bteamer. Sydnoy. bourne. Thuirt May 13 May 18 Clydb , May_ June 2 Baixarat ..,.., June 10 June 18 Ind.b ~ Jnne_. |June3o And thenceforward ri-ttj ulteri ate week. lassengersand cargo hooked _»London, Mar jeilles. I'aly. Egjpl, India, China, and Japan at mooeraie rat-s. Return ticke's Issued butb to flrntand sfcond olnss passenger, a* !•■• 1> daily low muss. Cheap reserved scconiuiodauon can bt obtained in this Com pan j'a vefesol* Passiugersbookir gat Auckland secure special advantages. F.r all particulars him. y to > HI.'I Iv HANK „ Co., If, Quecn-'treei Aimkl,. d Agents. -T~r 15AIW.UE PHILIP jAstsSgtA _D PINE, from DUNEDIN. -^^C7^'T___[ The Ba'que Philippine,from J^S-S^ST^.Duncdln. hiiving entered in the Custom., Consignees are requested to present Bills of Lading, Pay Freight, and obtain Delivery Orders. Cargo impeding dinohorge of vessel will be stored at consignees' risk and expense. Ship will not be responsible for cargo after leaving slings. E. MITCHULSON _ CO.. Agont?, Little Queen-street Auckland. May 7.1885. rtTjZ rf_l §_^ NEPX-7TK jJMu^V. JL will leavo Helonsvllle lUWMnK^s.every FRIDAY, afier arrival yralflyvfiyS-^of llret Train, for Batley, Pahl. mt_—M——» Matakohe, and Point Curtis, and will leavo Point Curtis at hiah water on every BATURDAY MORNING for Hel_nsville direct carrying passengers and freight J. fc A. MoLKUII. Ss S. WAIT AX I, '____3_&ffi__*>ll2 ton 3 re Biater. J2n ''-p" will _m—t—t *—s6 be despatched to WHANGAREI, WHANGAREI HEADS, MANGAWAI, AND PARUA BAY. as follows :— TIME TABLE FOR MAY. From Auckland : Leavos Queen-street Wharf every Tuesday and Friday, at 8 p.m. From Whasoarei: Monday, Uth. 4 o.m. Thursday. 11th. 2 p.m. Monday, 18th, 10 a.m. Thursday. 21st noon Monday. 25th. 1 p.m. Thursday, 28th,. p.m. Cargo received at Kamo Coal Dep6t Railway Wharf, until 1 p.m. .... A COACH moots the Steamor at Mars.en Point, and runs toWalpn. Cavoo. -For Walpu and Marsden Point FnzraiiT must be PRKPAm, and for VVhangarol Heads, Mangapal, and Parna Bay Patable on All deliveries will bo made on the wharf or other uhuat landing place at risk of Oot_lgneo. Tickets may be obtained at the Oluce or on board. KAMO COLLIERY COMPANY (LLVm^D), Qnecn--tr_et,opPOi'ito | Eirth | BMlll. _ ACIOK'S STAbLBS. \ci ALBERT-STREET. MR r. QUICK begs to return his Sln-_re tTjanka for the Liberal Patronage received rtr-et, _ndtr___ that MESSRS JATrfES Dl* NAN fc CO., the genUemen to whomhehaj Mllnqu-Jhed tho same, will be accorded Support ln an .qnallv liberal manner. P»ijpM W"g apon being treated olvUly and falrb^ by his sue eesaon, under whose proprietary _«ft«la sow tho hostelry will become the favourite of Auek *«.ya S3 purobasea Mr F-Sutck_ BuslnesFk t£ merii tbo patronage so generously »*^^ ™ &?'* late and pmriar -^eeeßjpr. Fte Wre-HM- Bor-os, ?W*__e C_«a«_l W^U^ry^eareej end Mourning CoacheSj^_.o^™_^™^2sfi graph, or TeTephoos (NO. l_fi receive careW ..tendon. Th? Stables 9™***™*?}s™!s ic-ommodatlon fir Horses, &o. Night _.tts_-_ ---inoa. Char-tan moderate^ NION OIL, SOAP, AND CANDLE COMPANY (LIMITED). MANUFACTURERS OF STEARINE CANDLES, COMMON AND TOILET SOAPS, LUBRICATING AND_ OTHER OILS, WORKS-ST. ANNS" BRIDGE. PENR^K. WAREHOUSE AND OFFIC%-LOWER ALBERT-ST., AUCKLAND. Coah Pnrohasets ol Tallow * j ALLINDIJNE A_iD 7.0.. KLTuAND STREET, AUCKLAND. WHOLESALE FURNITURE MANUFACTU-.ERS, Brg to inform M.rchonts Fhlpiem, Fu'nilurv Dealois. and the trade that having .rooted Machinery of the mott modern des^rip- F.on and labour-saving amiliancos, they are now prerared to MANUFACTURE ALL KINDS O.T FURNITURE IN ANY QUANTITY, And on the shortest notice. WORKMANSHIP ANT> MATKRTAT. fHTAnANTBBn n__ COLONIAL MUTUAL LIFE T ASS_F_Tn_E SOCIETY (LIMITED). AOCK-AHD WW 139. <ll_EH_3_' DIRECTORS! AUCKT.AW.-J. M. Shera (Ch^rman). S. Tbom. George, F. J. Moss. M.H.R. ID,N7b K CJMG PCMH(R hfITo"I.e--ge J__: JSSJmUSo. i __'. Robert Stout. Premier. THE COLONIAL MUTUAL has added tog Colonial -__ Office which issues TONTINE INVESTMENT POUCMS. P £XA^U^XrJX ir manner of death. __ LYALL. B_oT6toff-_rN*'w ,^ I*n1 *na* 'ZPr' h SKINNER AND SON. Shrto ?_m_ __-« ■ — U NEWMARKET. Tto Proprietor. J^^W_f_i& tlmate that he vrill bchappy M ™ v . __^ friends, and new ones too. MJ' none b nt hostelry. Junction ' nlß^^ supplied. %2&3Xsmm#2- Ground In Auokland.



Business Notices. ■\rOTICB TO THE PUB-LIO, BUI-POUT THK FARM!*..* COMMUNITY Through tholr AsKoolatlon, tho 69, QUKKN-STRII'._T, AUCKLAND, Who havo always for Sale on their Shareholders account: OATS CHEESE CIIAFF BUTTER HAY KGG3 POTATOES FRUIT, W. (.ARRBTT, Manager. VICTORIA" BOOKS, Thirty-two Pages Eaoh, Full Music Size, REDUOED PRICE-ONE SHILLING. Lirgo Sclootion at ARTHUR EADY'S AUCKLAND MUBIO WAREHOUSE. ICBMOHD _f OUB E, PONSONBY ROAD, Auckland. W. COCHRAN, Sen., JAMIL V BUTCII XR. M_ a. l. wu i -Th % BURGEON DENTIST. Is now prepared to reoelvo Patients at his Promises TOP OF SHORT LAND-STREET, Hours of Attendance : 9 a. m. till - p. m. Dr. Whig.it begs to intimate that, far the convenience of his patients, ho will attend dally for Consultation, from 12 till _ o'clock, at the abovo address. HT)T SPRINGS, t_ AHOHA. E. GALLAGHER'S Pioneer CqMYOKa, to and from MorrlnflVlllo, Te Aioha, ond Waio roiiKomal. mooting Auokland trains dally. Passenger, ore requested to book With my Aaont, who will gnvo full information, and mako all necessary arrangements. Special con veyances tor invalids.—W. T. DA VIES, Agent, 13, Customs-.trcot, Auckland. mfIAMES CARlii AGE AND DRAY JL FAOStRY. JAMES MACMJ., Propriktor, VICTORIA-STREET EAST, AUCKLAND. Repairs of every description in Wood and Iron neatly executed on tho shortest notice. Spring niado and repaired. Always on Hand—A largo quantity of Lamps, ■ilso Iranbark Shafts and Spokes, Red Gum l'*elloes, and llobart Town Hani wood. N*.ll.—Country Order- [iunetually attended to. /". EGR G E W. EABT ON, NEWMARKET HOTEL, NEWJIARKET. _ Ar it i V 1 N G, EX DORIC PIANOS, by Mignon, Haako, Rapoldl, and Ascherborjj ENGLISH HARMONIUMS, from _'0 CHOICE VIOLINS AND VIOLONCELLOS ohoscn especially for J.H. by an Emlnont English Violini-t STRINGS and FITTINGS EARDLEY'S PITCH PIPES, embracing the wholo Chromatic Hcnlo. Invaluable to Choirmasters, Tuners, &c. R OTHER HAM'S CELEBRATED LEVER WATCHES, In Gold a>.d Silver ERHARDT S LEVER WATCHES, witii Chain and Fnaee to ensure accuracy of Time-kt oping, J. HOWPEN, [MPOK ?ANT PUBLIC NOXICJU. TOB PURE TEAS' and / SELECT GROCERIES,/ . AT PRICKS THAT /JS_/ m\ DEFY /C\W COMPETITION/^O/ PURE QO /WV/blended /<CV/T- AB at is Bd, TO /*Sr/ lslod,2s,ana A_\y/ »s Id per lb; the /xV-'/best tho wortd pro •n /'SZV/ daoes, _s lOd per lb. ■ / *7/u lbs, loss _d per lb refine / _s_»/tlon, and forwarded to any /**V7/_ddrca_, oarrlag. pal*. /^•/Original 12lb Boxes Tea, 15-, ' V/17s 6d, 20s, and 22s 6d. 60 ___■___•_> Tea from £2 10s ,-_ - _ Teas ha vi mra. win boo oat, __v witt. »* Soto Km Hali tm osiJAi. Profit. BTEBT A_TtO_C W TB_ GMCKKT J*™*** LOWSB TH-N ANT OTHER HOOB* NOTE THE ADDBKSS- A. B. THOMPSON, FOOT OF GREY-ST. (Them doors below Cqo_-bt_bs_). mo TRAVELLERS. PRESENfiTFOR HOME. Very Handsome INLAID TABLE TOPS. CABINETS, and WALKING STICKS, mode from the pick of New Zealand's BiU-_nru_ Woods, at Very Reasonable Prices, Carefully packed for shipment. W. NORRIE. SUQKTLAND-THEET. BUTCHER AND CO., FORT-BT. AND QUEEN-ST WHARF, STEVEDORES, RECEIVING AND FORWARDING AGENTS. WOOL STORED AND DUMPED FOB SH-FMI-NJ. BALLAST SUPPLIED. QUPfcRIOR CORRUGATED TANKS. ® j. l7"kean Has for Sale a -timber of ftf*&l*tf&JSE. ready for uso; price, 303, at his Shop, w eiiesiey street East (next door to Orowther's Stables). Lareo Quantities of« Spouting. Ridging, and Down i-pS always In stock. Verandah Iron curved at tho shortest notice. Country orders will Sways receive his prompt attontion. Load Washers always on hand. „ WILLIAM THOMAS, Corner ot Lome and Victoria-streets, Auckland East. __,_,__..,_-_,, T MONUMENTAL. MARBLE. AND GENERAL ARCHITECTURAL SCULPTOR AND CARVER. Inscriptions Accurate and Boautlful. Monuments, Ton.bs. Headstones, and every dS-o- S Stone Work at the Lowest pos nihle Prices for Town and Country. pOB DO N HOUSE, WAKEFIELD-STRBET. SPECIAL. Now SHOWING COSTUMES, fully trimmed, from 18s STOCKINGETTE JACKETS ULSTERS FUR CAPES WINTER DRESS GOODS VELVETEENS (fast pile), all colours, la lid AT LESS THAN ENGLISH COST. r""t HYAUIASOn" DURHAM- I« STREET. AUOKLA_D.-Ke__ Fitted _, pJi^and other Looks, on the shortest __-*Vne__\ : Men sent to Pick Locks and ©___»*"" "



-MA DAYS ONLY. A. Le SUEUR Having doolded to add tho DRESSMAKING AND MILLINERY DEPARTMENTS To his business, has scoured the Lease of thoso Commodioub New Premises Situated in Qoken-strekt, noxt door to Mossrs Dickoy & Go's. Tho Now Branchos will be undor tho personal supervision of MADAME Le SUEUR, Who has had a long and successful experience in conducting a ii rat-class business of her own in London, nnd can therofore guaran teo llrst-claaa lit and atyle. A. Lk SUEUR Begs to intimato that ho WILL STILL CONTINUE TO CONDUCT THE ENTIRE BUSINESS ON THE PROMPT CASH SYSTEM. In order to mako room for NEW GOODS, A GRAND SALE HAS BEEN COMMENCED THIS DAY I ' April 28, THIS DAY And will last for __■ TEN DAYS ONLY I •_» Observe Address— BB QO NN MM AA RR CC HH KE, bb oo nn mm aa rr cc hh cc, 247, Queen-street. mHE HOT LAKES. JUST PUBUSUED, "MEDICAL GUIDE TO THE MINERAL WATERS OF ROTORUA," BY DR. T. HOPE LEWIS (LATB GOVERNMENT RESIDENT MEDICAL OFFICIEK). On Bole at all Booksellers'; price, S?a 6d. QUEEN'S HEAD HOTEL, UPPER QUEKS-STREET. 'UlO eboyo flotol havlnir undeTjo«o several bnpoitaiit Internal alterations, tho llew proprlo tpr, OKOID-E DENNIS (foraunrly provldorofor the -VYoikato S.B. Co.I. hopw. by striot personal niaeagcnipnt, to mako tho Hotel aecond to none 111 tho city for UlO oomfort and accomodation of travellers and boarders. Tho Hotel la handy for 'buses and trams to all parts of the olty; has been refur_l3hed throughout; and tho flqucra havo been caretully sricoted, and none but tho best will bo supplied. Ok-URGB DENNIS, Proprietor. O HENDERSON, . DISPENSING OHEMIBT. PHAR MACIST, AND SURGEON DENTIST. Modlcal Hall, Ponsonby, opposite Throe Lamps TolophoneNo. 307 1»^"EW~-S/_LAS"_r _FA_r___E BEE IX AND POULTRY JOURNAL, Tho April Number Is now published. A List of contents la given ln another column. Bubacription for Tho wholo yeor. January to Docombor, 10a prepaid. Subscription for B montha April to December 8s prepaid. Jit RA N Z K. UMM IR, rOBT-eTRBXT, ADJODJTNO rOBT-0»T-C_t IMPORTER AND COMMISSION AGENT DIRECT IMPORTER OF CISAUB. Bold In Quantities of _0 or Maya. /ThOB. J, IIARBDTt, A I M-jroTAcmtiiiai <w CORN BROOMS, Bs_2& u ntA-IJHA. AljmM. TELEPHONE N0...C-. ii nOBSON-STKEET j V. VISIT A, II \*^ CASH AND DEFERRED PAYMENT TAILORS. DRAPERS, AND HABIT-MAKERS, HOBSON-STHKEI. Wo respectfully Invito attontion to our Large Stock of NOVELTIES for the present. Season, Onr Great Variety and Choice of the Boat Fabrics, with tho Skill and Talent w« nbw om §loy, and the groat success of our efforts to pro uco Superior Ganncnts, PorfOot ln Sit, and Dnexoolled ln Cut mid Stylo, gives us every eonfldence in rospcctfully eoliclUDg the favour 01 a visit. All Tweeds thoronchly shrunk before boing mado dp, and fit and Workmanship Gnarantood.. The Deferred Payment System has been found to bo a great boon, by onabltng those with limited Incomes to proenro neocßßaxles ln tbo easiest possible way. ALL QOODS ARE MARKED IN PLAIN FIGURES. Cash Customers received 6 per cent.pi**a*_»t (ano shining In the pound sterling, on all pareeU eta_ aid upwards. IV' KIBPSCTION INVTrKD. TRAM-OARS PASS THB POOR. W. L a * ■. BOOK BINDER, PAPER RULER. ACCOUNT BOOK MANUFAOTURIffI. THRU DOOR* ABOTS "S-AB" OWTW— MERCHANTS' ACCOUNT BOOKS, iHBCKAifoa Airo —anna Rkoistb* Boom specially Ruu_d and Bookd. MuslO. Magarines, Publio Llbrarie-,.and _M» A*T Sohool Books well -ound, BAKERS' SPECIAL RULED DAT BOOKa Blbles, Prayer and Hymn Books Re-bound. BAND AUD OHOIB^MOaiO BOOKI GO TO BATH to ROTH'S PUBLIC HOT, COLD AND qHOWER BATHS, VICTORIA - STREET EABT, cS-ONESIU_LING'• Ol«n »U wcjk^jji .^S.rom6.m%.a.m ttn_'h^aI^.o^,. la^I a^ lv nrlvate, and supplied with every conven fencei Turkish towo_, flesh and hair brushes, combs, respirators, soaps. &c Sdect BaOi .ooin- (private) for Ladica -very day, at all hours, with female attendance, One Shifting and Sixnonco. 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THE PUBLIC TRUST OFFICE OF NEW ZEALAND. The Publio Trustee may be nominated Executor undor the Will of a Testator, or Trustoo undor a Marriago or other settlement. No charge is mado upon tho deposit for safe oustody of any Will by which tho Publio Trustee is appointed Exooutor, Present Trustees. Exoeutorß, or Administra tors may, if approved, relievo themselves of fnture responsibility by transferring trusts to the Publio Trustee Honco. Trustees residing in England, Amorlca. and ol.ewhoro, holding moneys for tho benefit of person, who have tmlgratod to Now Zealand, may not only reliove ohomselves of responsibility, but, as tho rate of Interest obtainablo in Now Zealand exceods the English rate, will greatly augment tho incomo of tho beneficiaries by co doing. Tho State Klves an absolute guarantee against loss of funds by the fraud or dishonesty of ita officers. Tho Public Trustno holds largo sums of money for invcst-iiont on real security at current rates of interost. 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Sporting. , ... .- 1 mAKAPUNA JOCKEY CLUB. BIRTHDAY MEETING. MONDAY, 25th MAY, 1885. Nominations for Birthday Handicap, Handicap Hurdlo Race, Winter Oats Handicap, and Handicap Stooplechase—FßlDAY, May 8. Woights-TUESDAY, May 12. / i-cnpta■lces-FRIDAY, May 15. linuioa for Selling Hurdle Race, Selling Stooploohaao, and Flut Selling Race—FRIDAY, May 15. T. PEEL, Hon. Sec. ADAM BEDFS CONSULTATION ON THE GREAT NORTHERN STEEPLECHASE, Run at Auckland on Junk 6,1885. 2,000 MEMBERS AT 103 EACH. Steepleciiasr. CAsn Prizes. FlrstHorso ..£3OO 2 Prizes at £25 .. £50 Second Horse .. 100 10 Prizes at 10.. 100 Third Horse .. 50 SOPrizesat 5.. 160 Btarters .... 100 m , —- Non-starters .. 15u Total .. ..£3OO Total .. .. £700 In tho event of more than 2.000 Tiokets being appllod for, the Prizes will be Increased pro rata. Adam Bede would particularly draw sub-, scribors' attontion to the fact that all his Can-1 mutations aro drawn In the pro-onco of tho Press and a Committee of Subscribers. Also, that arrangements arc now complete for a series of Consultations throughout the year. Any Subscriber drawing a prize will bo allowed, if ho bo desires It, to invest in any future list any sum not exceeding £1 without remitting any furthor cash, this amount to bo deduotod from prlzo monoy. Early application for shares should bo mado by loiter only, onolosing two stamps, with exchango on cheques, or by money order, bank notes, or drafts. Registered letters or telegrams will not on any account be re oelved. If bank notes are sent, please nee two envelopes, ono sealed And placed inside the other. P.O. ordorß preferred when proourabla It will greatly expedite business if an addT-B-Od envelope Is enclosed with opplicatton. Address- ADAM BEDE, Care of H. N. Abbott, Box No. 2. Post-office. AOQkland. £30001 ADA BLVNTUA. | £3000 A NNUAL CONSULTATION /__ ON THE PROVINCIAL HANDICAP. QUEEN'S BIRTHDAY MEETING, To bo run at tho Forhury Racecodrsk, Dunkdin, on tho __rd May, 1885. WiU Close on tho 21st May, 1885. GOOO- Members at 10s Each.—6ooo Hoiihk. 112 Cash Awards. l--.rt.-t £600 2at £10... ..£2OO •.■•<md .. .. .00 4at 50 .. .. 200 I'tilrd •• '-_> Bat 25 .. ..200 •Ui-toru (divided. 10 at 20.. _ »0 iilot:t£lofach) 100 20 lit 10 .. .. 200 \on starters l<ilv„ 20 at 8 .. .. 100 about £16 each) .100 18 at 5... .. 2(0 £lt)U0 £1100 Eaoh ticket lias oiuht ohanros. and can obtain ■ prize In onoh of Iho oiKht drawings. Please 'end r O. Orders when convenient, and two lamps for rem) mid result, Country cne.'ucs must, havo Is exchangt .tided. Should tins Consultation oxoccd WOO "mom-• •era. «1. prim-a wi 1 >>c ilh Mcd iiro rata. HEAD THIS- M> Consultation on the Ihm i".ln Cup cli H.it wi.li hail subscribers. The Ir.t p.ize "f JJSCKI ml went io a well known nii-leiau in Diiiieilin: the -eeiiiiil Drlzc of £118 iet. went lo an ■ uiplov. in 11 brewery ut Inver jargill; llif tliinl prize of -221 net. w.ut 0 11 well known ca., outer in liuuudin. 'Die .11 ca anil niidre._eH of UlO gtnitlcmcn who rrnio'l I ho . oiniu.t'ie. with tin. names and ad- In smi. of the priueipnl prize taki'r., havo been fur i^liiml 'null I lie leisdini! newt-pfipets tlirmuh out New Z-ii'iiml. lnvi ,<iors can obtain nnmiß md addrosse. of the ihiee principal winners, xlsn uiimes ond addroM-os of the eor.initt.toi), and ■an also inspect Ada's books at. nil tinius. N.B.—As usual, the principal "iniiera, also ..allies apd aildroases of ttio i:ontlctnen who 'orm the couiniittce, will bo forwarded to all the leading nowspapors throughout Now Zealand. Address- ADA M -NTUA, Care of Lyons and Hart, Box 351, Post-office, Dunedin. TIO ADA'S SUBSCRIBERS caUti *>n. This Is to Inform Ada's numerous friends and nbneriborn that she has disoiverod that a _rson has started a Consultation undor the Misleading nam de /itume ut " Ada Mantao," in.i ax she consldeia 11.111 this was aasnined for ho purpose of miidouding tho pubilo. aho begs 0 statO tllHt tho OM.V HEAL AND LKQITIMATK • ADA MANTUA " Is care of LYONS & HART. Hox 351. P. 0.. DtrNBDIN. J.HE (JLORE CONSULTATION COM 1 PANV'rf I .{OGHAbrME iin THE BIRTHDAY H-.THOAP. DUNEDIN A"b N.Z, GRAND mTKI-PLIC'-HASE, CITRISTCIIUiCH. To bo' Run on 2..U1 May. 1885. 6,000 Sit ABES at 10s Ea(!h, £3 000 Flrat I .iz*" Birthday Handicap, £000. 'list Prize NZ Grand National H.iiidloap. £100. ABOUT 100 PRIZE . EACH SHARK HaVING 7 CHAKOB_ Birthday lUndioap. N./..f-.N. Stec:.'!ccban». C-Tst Horao _ £0011 Xl st tforao .. £100 '. nond liorso .. ",w So ond Horso .. 2 1 rhlrd Horse .. Mi I Third Horse .. l_ •larters (div.) .. 1.0 I Kurtera (div.) .. 200 Mon-starters (div.) 3.)u Non-starters (dlv.) 250 ~£1.501 £I.l*o H-CA. H RONDS-41 lat £i 0 ~ ...V.) I'l at ..'0 .. ..£IOO 1 a>. £25 .. .. 50 22 at £5 .. .. HO •Sat £15 .. .. _0| I £I0i) ; Will oloie on May 23, 1835. The above Company, in preaenting their 2nij ■'roitranune woulu call special intention to the uldross of the parties enlr_sio.l wilh Lbo corre ipondinue. Having beon entru-'ed by . the anterbury Jockey and othor Cubs with the role management and control of their toteli.a ors whioh have iriven universal satisfaction to ho public, will be a sufficient guarantee as to ho genuineness and successful working of the Consultation. _3T Spool.l art vantaßesarooffflred to Investors in " l*he Globe Consuliation Company"by r,easoD if tho tickets being printed in such a manner as to enable the purcliasor of a whole ticket to dis ooso of a balf share, and as eac"i half ot the ticket is numbered, the n oney will be paid to holders of same on presentation. Letters to enclose two 2d stamps for reply tnd result. Money orders accepted. Cheques marked correot with Is oxchangaadded outside of Canterbury. Ten por cent, deducted from ill prize rnoncye. Progrnmmos, with nomina tors and full particulars, sent post free on .ppllcatton. Address: CLOBK CONSULTATION CO., P.O. Box 287. Caro HOBHS and GOODWIN, Hobbs's Buildings, Cathedral Square, Christchurob, Offloe—Next to Warner's Hotel. mi^^^_m_Wm FIDELITY COMPANY'S ANNUAL PROGRAMME ON THE PROVINCIAL HANDICAP, To be run at Dunedin on tho 23rd May, 1885. 3,000 Programmes are now published atl )8 eaoh. Please remit stamps for reply and result. TTlret Horse .. £100 N.Z. BONDS S-condHowe . 200 1 Bon iat£loo .. £1W Third Horse .. ion 2 „ at 5J .. 100 Oaere (divided).. 200 10 „ at S) .. 200 20 " at 5 _ 100 Total .. ..£9OO 13 Bonds Total.. £600 REMITTANCKS ARE TO BE SENT AS FOLLOWS : 1. Choques, P.O. Orders, or Bank Noteft 2. Make crossed oheoues, with 1b added for exchange, payable either to a No., ors-me'-y to bearer as printed, but not to any particular person. If cheques or baak drafts are payablo either to a particular person or to order they will bo returned to the sender. ,„,*«.-_ 3. Post-office Ordors mtvy bo Bout, but they must ho made payable to Fidelity Company only, and not to any particular porson. . _. Registered letters or telegrams CANNOT be replied to. Address only as below: A- FIDELITY COMPANY. Care of Alfred A. Cameron's Box 251, Postrofflce, Dunedin, ' EACH 10s VOUCHJ-R HAS SIX CHANCES.



A UCKLAND RACING CLU.B. WINTER MEETING. SATURDAY, JUNE Oth, 1885. MAIDEN STEEPLECHASE of lOOsovs.. with a sweep of 330 VS. oach to »;o to second horse. Four-year-olds, list-lb; five-year-olds, list 121b ; six and aged. 12st31b. Entrance, 3sovs. eaoh, to go to the funds. About three and a half miles. NOVEL HURDLE RACE of 50sovs. Entrance, 290V8. eaoh, to go to tho funds. Over eight flights of hurdles. The winner to be sold by auction immediately after the race, and tho whole of tho proceeds to go to tho funds; Two miles. GREAT NORTHERN STEEPLECHASE (HANDICAP) of 300sovs., added to a sweep btako of lOaovs. each. Second horse to recoivo SOsovs., and third liorso 25sovs. out of the stakes. Nomination, 3sovs. each, to go to the funds. Horses to bo 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 3sovs., part of the sweep, by eight p.m., on Monday, June 1. About three and a half miles. HANDICAP HURDLE RACE of lOOsovs., with a swoop of 3aovs oach to go to the second horse. Nomination, 2sovs. eaoh, to go to the funds. Two anil a quarter miles, over 9 flights of hurdles SELLING STEEPLEOHABE of lOOsovs. Nomination, 3sovs. eaoh, to go to the funds. Four-year-olds, list; flvo-year-olds, list 121b; Bix years and upwards, 12st 31b. The winner to be sold by auotion immediotoly after the race for I_.aov_. If entered, to be sold for lOOsovs., allowed 71b; If for 75sovs., 1.1b; If for SOsovs., 211b; if for -osovb., 281b; if for 103ov„ 421b. About threo and a-half miles, DATES OF NOMINATIONS, &c. (With amounts to bo transmitted to tho Secre tary A.R.C.) THIB DAY (Fhidav), May I,lßßs—Nomination —Great Northern Steeplechase, 3SOVS.; Handicap Hurdlos, 2sovb. Monday. Juno 1, 1885-Acooptanoos-Grcat Northern Stecplochaso, 3sovs.; Handicap Hurdles, Ssovs. Nominations — Maiden Steeplechase. Ssovs.; Solline Steeplechase, Ssovs.; Novel Hurdles, 2sovs. Saturday, Juno 6,1885 (At tho Post)— Maiden Steeplechase (sweep), Ssovs.; Great Northern Steeplechase, 7-ovs. WM. PERCIVAL, Secretary. A NEMO'S CONSULTATION _r_L« on tjik TAKAPUNA BIRTHDAY CUP AND STKKPLECHASE Ifi NOW OPKV. To be Run May tho 21th, 1885. __00 0 MEMBERS AT O B' Biutbday Cup. Steeplechase. First Horse .. £100 First Horso .. £100 •ccond Horse .. 50 Second Horse .. 50 Third liorso .. 25 Third Horse .. 25 other3(div.) .. 75 Others (dlv.) .. 76 Total £20 Total £250 Two separate Drawings, and each Ticket ha» i'wo Chances. To bo jrawn in presence of a Committee of Subscribers and representatives if tho Press. Post offloe Orders only will bo re •jolvrd. Letters containing two stamps for re ply and result. A NEM O, Care of of Tomlinson. Barrol Hotel. Parnell. mHE COURBING MEETING. PIUCSIDEITrSGOLD CUP, To bo run on tho PJuinpton Park.on May 25. 55 NOMINATIONS. MABTER McGRATH'S CONSULTATION On tho above ovent will bo Drawn on SATURDAY, 23rd of May. 500 MEMBERS, AT 10s EACH. Divided as follows :— IstDog £1M 2nd Dog (runner up) &*> 3rd nnd Ith Dogs (£25 each).. .. _50 OthcrStartcrs __ Remittances must bo mode as follows:—Post office Orders, payable to Ma.tor McOrath only. Cheques must bn marked correct by Bank, with Is exchange added. Registered lottorß or tele grams will not bo accepted. Ten per cent, deducted from all prizo money. Two stamps necossary. one for roply and result—Address only to Master McGrnth, care of W. H, Ronayno, Queo: -.'rcot Wharf, Auokland. Board and Residence. aOVENOR BROWNE HOTEL, HOBSON-STREKT. Board and Lodging 20sporWook Blngloßoom 2_sperWeok RTHUR E A D V, AUCKLAND MUSIC WAREHOUSE, . 68, QUKEN-ST., Bogs to Announce tho Arrival of SEVERAL OASES of MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS, &a, ox Is. Coptic and Oamoru, consisting of— VIOLINS. COPIES OF THE OLD MASTERB, FRENCH COPIES. YOUTHS' VIOLINS, Fitted with Obdinaky Pros, or Waixis'b Patent Holdfast Picas, whioh are Highly Recom mended for the following reasons!— i They do not slip, they turn more easily and regularly, they facilitate tuning in conse quence, t/ify have a smoother hole for tht string, and are more durable. THE ABOVE INSTRUMENTS have been SPECIALLY SELECTED TO MY ORDER IN LONDON by an EXPERIENCED BUYER, I enablng mo to guaranteo that every instru ment will glvo satisfaction, while tho LARGE NUMBER NOW IN STOCK AFFORDS A SPLENDID OPPORTUNITY FOR MAKING A SELECTION. FLUTES. ' COCOA WOOD, GERMAN SILVER KEYS AND TIPS, BLIDE HEAD, ONE, FOUR, OR SIX KEYS CONCERT FLUTEB WITH OASES PICCOLOS IN D.E., AND F PICCOLO AND FLUTE COMBINED, nr___ 101X8 FLAGEOLETS. IMPROVED BRASS CYLINDER FLAGEO. LETB, VARIOUS KBYS OLAEIONETTES. ALBERT OR BRUSSELS, M_ KEYS, AND RINGS IN ANY KEY BRASS BAND INSTRUMENTS. CORNETS. TENORHORNS, BARITONES. TROMBONES. EUPHONIUMS, BOM BARDONS, DRUMS, &0. HORfcS. POST HORNS, DRAG HORNS, ALPINE HORNB BANJOS. DOBSON PATTERN. ENGLISH AND AMERICAN. PICCOLO BANJOS, with N-OKS-rSilver Hoop. BANJO FITTINOS. STRINGS SEPA RATELY OR IN SETB. GERMAN CONCERTINAS AND ACCORDIONS, BEST QUALITY ONLY. These are treated «s MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS, each being examined and sent out in Perfect Order. They must not, therefore, be CLASSED with tbo GOODS supplied by TOY DEALERS. A Large Variety of the above Instruments, In cluding the Patent Broad Reed Accordion, in Solid Oak Case; Leather Straps—the Strongest Instrument of the kind made. ANGLO-GERMAN CONCERTINAS. ALL WITH SEPARATELY-FITTED SCREWED NOTES, AND NEATLY COVERED BOX. VIOLIN CASES. MAHOQANY, ROSEWOOD, WALNUT, fitted with Spring Claaps or Hooka VIOLIN FITTINGS. STRINGS, PEGS, BOW HAIR, TAn.PH.CEB, BRIDGES, CHIN RESTS, BOWS (Brazil, wood, Ironwood. Snakewood, &c), MUTES, RESIN IN WOOD. CHINA and NICKEL SILVER HOLDERS. VIOLINCELLOS, FITTED WITH PATENT HOLDFAaLEfiSa DOUBLE BASSES,.! ,~; THREE STRINGS MACI_!S_F_P-__* i- VIOLAS (TENOR KlOij^^gc FITTED WITH PATENT HOTjDFASTPEGS.', PORTFOLIOS .*> __»tt-_i OLD STYLE COMBINATION PORTFOLIOS,, MUSIC ROLLS. UTILIS MUSIMjJ-3-EM THE nTr.TTO7..ITTM"" ,_,•" This REMARKABLE mVENT___f_____ally assists any person to Play and become Perfect on the Pianoforte In an Inorodibly short time, _, PIANOFORTE FITTINGS. INSULATORS, TUNING HAMMERS, DESK HOOKS, &c. METRONOMES. ROSEWOOD, with Bell, Best Quality. Precision guaranteed. While thanking my friendß and customers for the patronage enjoyed since commencing bnslnosß, I hope, by pursuing the course hitherto adopted, to receive a continuance of their esteemed favours, which will at all times have my careful and prompt attention. ART HU R EADY, 68, QUEEN-STREET. AUCKLAND. _____ VTEW ZEALAND INSURANCE IT. COMPANY (FIRE AND MARINE). Capital.... Paid-up and Reserve Funds ... .£125,000 •, PBOTECTION from FIRE OR MARINE LOSS Can bb Effected in this Company. O_.A-M_ KHST WTTH PROMPTITtrDB AND LIBERALITY. _ __-___*__ BUTTUfe S3«_&-3T



Tenders. "1%/TOUNT ROSKILL ROAD BOARD. Tenders for Broaklng Road Metal at the Three Kings will be received at the Mount Rosklll School until noon of THURSDAY', tho 2181; in stant. Particulars from Mr W. J. Connelly, or JAMEB W. CARR, Chairman. mO CONTRACTORS. Tenders invited until noon of THURSDAY', tho 14th inst., for removing houso and altering same into Shop, and erection of a Factory in Karangahape Road. Plans and Specifications may bo soon at my oflice. P. CHAPPKLL-BROWNE Architect & Surveyor. City Chambers, Vulcan Lann. . mO EXCAVATORS. Tenders will be received until Noon of THURSDAY*, May 11, for Excavating Site in Qu.en-st.ee...,\YA_tl. BARTLEY, Architect. AX^HAU ASYLUM, AUCKLAND. Tenders will bo received by me up to noon on TUKSDAY. tho 12th inst., for the supply of Bedding and Clothing for this Asylum for the remainder of the year, ending 31st Docember, Tender forms, conditions of contract, etc., con bo obtained at Asylum. Samples to be submitted together with fen- The lowest nor any Tondor not nooossarily accepted, ALEX . YO UNG. M.D, . Medical Superintendent. mo OT-TFE NTE RS. Tonders will be received for erection of a 4-roomed Cottage at Gladstone Estate, near Lunatic Asylum, uniil noon MONDAY .May 11. Plans and specifications at G. Allen's, Saddler, Chapol-street. The lowest or any tender not neceß.arily accepted. TENDERS for Additions to the School Building at Mount Robkiix (Throe Kings) will be received by the Education Board, Wyndham-_treet. Auokland, until 2 p.m. on FRIDAY, 15th May, 1885. Plans and specification may be soon at the offlco of tho Board, and on application to the Chairman of tho Mount Roekill School Com mittee; fWTY OF AUCKLAND TRAMWAYS. Soparato Tenders will bo received until noon of SATURDAY. May 9, for tho Supply and Dolivery of Scoria, and for tho Cartage of Material. Conditions of contract may be seen at the office of the undersigned. C. E. COOKE, Enginoor, May 4,1885. 102, Queen-street. TENDERS will be received for the erec tion of a 16-bail Cowßhed and Stockyard on tho Otahuhu Racecourse Farm, up to SA TURDAY, May 9, at Lsix iP.m. Particulars to bo obtained from JNO . GO RDON, Hon. Sec. Otahuhu. mO BUILDERS AND OTHERS. Land and Building Materials found on reason able terms. Apply to .... T. HOLDER. Architect, Exohango Buildings, Queen-street. rvEVONPORT, NORTH B/lORB, WEL-SBROS., CARTERS AND EXPRESSMEN. BRICKS. LIMK."_AN_), SCORIA ASH, POSTS, RAILS. PALINGS. SANI TARY PIPES, *0.. &_ N.a-FENCDfG DONE AT LOWEST RATES, ESTIMATES GIVEN. YARD OPPOSITE DEVONPORT HAIJ-. W, F. HUBBARD, Quantity Surveyor. Quantities prepared for all Contracts of any magnitude. City Chambers, Vulcan Lanb. For Sale. FOR SALE, a 4 roomed Cottage, on Free hold Allotment; _I 0 doposit, balance on easy tormß.—Apply to J- F. Brown, King-land. F" OR SALE, Three year-old Filly by Matchless, Foal by Billingsgate.—J. W. Carr. Threo Kings, OR SALE, a Pair of Horses, Harness, and Dray, with constant employment.— Apply Star Office. ■ T7.OR PRIVATE SALE, One of tho best X. compactand convenient FarmslnWaikato. —For particulars apply to Robert Bradley, Auctioneer, Karanßahape Rood. FOR SALE.—Allotments can be had at Cost Prico for Cash; also, several othors at from £3 to £3 10s por foot- — For address apply Stau Offlco. 11.011 SALE, the 3-ton Yacht Ethel May ' (coppered), with all gear, etc., in good order ; Buitablo for cither pleasure or working purposes.—Apply Thames Carriage and Dray Factory, Victoria-street East. OR SALE, two Light Phtotons with hoods (second-hand), suitablo for ladies and children or an invalid; also, Singlo and Double Buggies, Horses and Harness if ro quired.—Edwin Harvie, Upper Symonds-street. FOR SALE OR LEASE, in Titirangi, 88 acres of Good Land, containing good four roomed Houso, cow-shed, Btable, dairy, orchard, three good paddocks, remaindei fenced, aleo plenty of good firewood; alongside a tidal creek: within 10 miles of Auckland; closo to church and school.—Apply R. Hasllp, Titirangi FOR SALE, American Organ, nearly new. snlendid tone, 1_ stops, 2 knee swells. —Apply at Maynard Coal Yard, Napier-street. FOR SALE, a First-class Second-hand Piano; prioe,__.-For address, Stab Office. OR IMMEDIATE SALE, In Victoria street West, two Houses and Shop with double frontage, will be sold atiargaln; terms easy.—Apply to John Soppett, House and Land .-.--.* vrn S Qnonn-strea FOR SALE, a really good Dairy Farm 160 aores good land, well-fenced, good grass, and plenty fresh water all the year round, oomfortablo dwelling-house, and numerous out buildings : all In good order; J-mil etoom rail way station, 16 miles from town, and will be sold cheap.—Apply to John Sonnet Land Agent. -*i. S. Qn_w_trff ■_ /GROCERY BUSINESS for Sale (turn- VJT over), £22 weekly, cheap; Shop only-0s rent; frosh now stock at valuation prloe, only £25.— Apply J. R. Randerson, Auctioneer. I HAVE several Allotments and Houses for Sale, cheap.-Wm. Plumeridge, Builder and Commission Agent, care of Mr Balcke, Bakor, 119, Grey-t„ Auokland. FOR SALE, a Good Staunch Spring Cart Horse (16 hands). Works in Bingle or doublo harness.—Apply Thames Carriage and Dray Factory, Victoria-street East, TH! O R • SALE, THREE ALLOTMENTS. THE PICK OF HON. JAS. WILLIAMSON'S , MOUNT HOBSON ESTATE. Splendid View and Easy Terms. APPlyt° S. JACKSON. Jon.-' , Queen-street, Auokland. bl-AWI-ILLERS, CONTRACTORS, &o,—A Splendid Bush, containing large quantities of immenso Kauri Trees : also Totara, Rimu, and probably Mottled Kauri, for silo by the undersigned. Timber only on 100 acres of land, Bltuato within 3 miles of rail way station, and having good creeks for driving logs, and good metalled road communicating with lino, This is a rare chance for a man of enterprise to make a fortune. Immediate ap plication necessary.—J. R. Randerson, Auo tioneer. WASHING MACHINE for Sale, im ported from Melbourne: Selling at half ita original cost. Can bo used In a prlvata Family or Hotel or by Washerwoman.—Apply to Manager of the Steam Laundry. Uppor Pitt-st. OP EC IA L NOTICE. FOR SALE, Beveral of tho best Building Sites In or near Auckland. Situated In Gladstone and Cleveland Roads, Parnell. These Hots wil bo sold .'on any reasonable Terms, and monoy will bo advanced for Building if required. Apply to— P. COMISKEY, Shortland-Btreet. FOR SALE, At LOWEST Market Rates I Rosin, Pitch, and Tar Kerosene, Paint, and Olive Otis Champion's, Scott's, and Storer's Genuine Whlto Lead, ln wood ' Muntz Metal and Nails Large Stock of Canvas, various brands Wire Rope, from 4. Inch to 1 inch Bolt Rope, Hemp, and Manilla Rope, all Patent Windlass (wood), Frills, and Palls Anchors, from 16 cwt to 10 lbs. Chain., from i Inch to 1 inch. Colza and Fish OIL O, g. MoEBNZI .



Amusements. A BBOTT'S OPERA HOUSE. Managers: Moßsrs H. N. Abbott and Wyber. Reeve. 2nd NIGHT !or the 2nd NIGHT i GRAND COMEDY SEASON 1 PRONOUNCED AND GENUINE SUCCESS PRONOUNCED AND GENUINE SUCCESS OP Tho Celebrated Actor, Author, and Manager, MR " WYBERT REEVE, MR WYBERT REEVE, Supported by the Popular Actress of the Theatre Royal, Haymarkot, London, MRS CHIPPENDALE, SUCCESSFUL COMEDY COMPANY. . MR REEVE Will appear in his succeasful impersonation oc MAJOR BUNCOMBE. For the first time in Auckland. THIS (FRIDAY) EVENING, MAY 8, TO-MORROW (Saturday) EVENING, May it Andrew Halliday's Celebrated Comedy in three acts, FOR LOVE OR MONEY. FOR LOVE OR MONEY. MONDAY, May It, Wilkic Colllns'B Great Drama, THE WOMAN IN WHITE. In preparation, the grand success of the op , IMPULSE, Box Plan open at Lennox's, whore seats , can bo booked daily andl in advance, „_- b - s . Prices of Admission-Dress Circle _P- Orchcs tra Stalls, la; Stalla, 2s 6d; Pit. Is. Doors open at 7.30; commence at. 8 Bh#rp, Carriages may be ordered for 0.30. | Business Manager, LACHLAN Mai' -VA-*- rXRAND SACRED CONCER-, St; \JT Peter's Presbyterian Church, huini Hills, TO-NIGHT, May 8. at 8 P --~ in aid of fenciog In tho church. Programme mfuturo Issue: tickets, 2s each. Best musical talent in Auckland will assist ANCING, DEPORTMENT. CALISTHENICS. &C. MONS. PAUL BIBRON, FROM PARIS, Will Commence Tuition at Masonio Hall, Prinoes-Btreet, as follows: Select Adult Class. Wednesday. May fl, 7. cm.: Special Select Ladies' Class, Thursday , Foa/mT Special Waltz Class for Ladies and Gentlemen, Thursdays, _« JP. .m.. Select Juvonile Class, Saturday May » 3 p.m.; Mlbs Hill's, Ponsonby, Tuesda^May 5 ..30p.m.; Miss Bates's, North Shore. **$*?> MavlD 330 D.m: and next term at Mrs Law s, RomuoVafl&yton's, Parnell*.^Glover's, -yinond-stroet; Mrs Palmer's, Carlton UOie Road: Mrs Giles's. Mount Albert. PHIVATI. LESSONS DAILY. Terms in Advance: Adult 255: Juvenile.: Zls. Circulars at Upton's and Eady's, or applf at rosidence. 75, Hobson-street. _____ (Victoria-street, a short distance above) mHEATRB ROYAL, TO-DAY I TO3)AY I TO-DAY I ON VIEWI ON VIEW I ON VIEW 1 The Grandest Assortment of WATCHES, CLOCKS, JEWELLERY, At TOM KEESING'S, VICTORIA-St. (5 doors above Royal Mall Hotel) Try my Deferred Payment System. Educational. LENSIDE, UPPER SYMONDS STREET. Mrs Glover wiU resume School Duties in her New Premiees, adjoining her former roeldence, on WEDNEBDAY, the S_th inst. -~„„__. There will be classes for, Harmon, PamUng, Scientiflo Dressmaking, Musical Gymnastics, and Dancing once, and evening classes for ang llah Literature twice a week. . ■, Terms on application to tho Pnooipal on and after the 11th inst. ; - TRAINING COLLEGE, WELLESLEY-STREET. EVENING CLASSES ARE NOW OPEN. practical dbawino, with plane and solid Geometry—Tuesday Eveninos, 7 30. Applied Mechanics and the Steam Engine. &c, &c— Thurbday Evenings, at 7.50. Teacher: Wal£er J. Robertson, Board of Education, Medallist, and Certified with First olass Honours by Science and Art Department also, by City and Guilds of Loudon Institute for advancement of Technical Education. MR F. B. WOO D H A~MJ Teacher of the PIANOFORTE AND HARMONIUM. Address: Cars of Mr A. Eady, Auckland Music Warehouse, Queen-street. Licensing Notices. CITY OF AUCKLAND. — Notice of Application for a Publican's License.—l ALBERT GABERLUSSEY, of Hobßon-street Auckland, do hereby give notice that I desire to obtain, and will ai the next licensing meeting to be holdon at tho R.M. Court, Auckland, on the first day of June, ISB-, apply for a certificate authorising the renewal of a publican's licen.o for a houso situate at Hobson-street, and known by the sign of tho City Hotel, containing 2G rooms, exclusive of thoso required for Die übo of tho family. Patrick Gloeson, name of owner. Dated, tho 6th day of May, 1885.-ALBERT GABERLINBEY. BOROUGH OF OlsEHUNGA.—Notice of Application for a Publican's License.— I, John Angelo. of Princoß-streot, Onehungn, do hereby givenotico that I desire to obtain, and will, at the noxt Licensing Meoting to be . holden at the Court House, Onohunga, on tho 3rd day of Jane. 1885. apply for a Certiflcate authorising tho Renewal ot a Publican's Li cense for a house situate at Princes streot and known by the sign of the Royal Hotel, oont inning thirteen rooms, exclusive of those lequiredfor the use of tho famhy. Name of owner: Mrs George —Dated 6th day of May, 1885. — JOHN ANGELO ; I CHARLES O'BRIEN, of Cambridge, , Publican, do hereby give notico that I de sire to obtain, and wi'l, at the next Licensing Meeting to be holden at Cambridge, on the Sth' day of June, 1885, apply for a certificate author ising the issue of a Publican's License for a house situate at Cambridge, containing thirty rooms, exoluslve of those required for the use of the family . ~.,'' . . . „ Dated at Cambridge, this second day of May, one thousand eight hundred and eighty-five. * (Signed) CHARLES O'BRIEN. _ HE NEW ZEALAND LAND MORT GAGE CO. (LIMITED). Subaorlbod Capital Paid-up Capital __0,000 Head Office for the Colony, New Zealand Insurance Buildings, Queen-street, Auckland. This Company Is prepared to negotiate LOANS on Freehold Mortgages throughout the Colony at current rates. , . For Application Formß and further particulars apply to JAMKS BUTT r._, Secretary, Queen-Btreet, Auokland. ■jl/TUSICAL INSTRUMENT WARE HOUSE, &_, 88, VICTORIA-STREET Auckland. T. E. CARTER, IMPORTER OF MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS TEACHER OF MUSIO. PIANO, VIOLIN, CORNET, ETO. Terms and Testimonials Post Free on Application. All K_ndb of Musical iNSTn-riMENTS.Timia> AND REPAIRKIi -pAPSRHANGING 8, W. PHILLIPPS _ SON HAVE RECEIVED. EX LATE/ARRIVAIjB 185-P AOK. AG B 8-186 i OONTAININQ B* 65,000 ROLLS OF PAPERHANGINGS, consisting or NEW PATTERNS For Drawing, Dining, Bed-rooms, Hall an A Staircase, suitable for the Mansion ox Cottage. BEAUTIFUL DESIGNS, V __, AND BEST VALUE EVER OFFERED IN PAPERHANGINGS. _I__.PACKAGES-.16 SCRIMS AND HESSIANS PLATE AND SHEET GLASS, WHITE LEAD. OH-3, TURPS, VARNISHES, ANi) ALL TRADE SUNDRIES. W, PHILLIPPS & SON, 06 and 07. Qn_«_._i_.ra, iCTURE FRAME MANUFACTORY AND MUSICAL INSTRUMENT WARE. HOUSE. 88, VICTORIA-STREET. Auckland (9 doors above Albert-street*. C. E. CaTrTER, JnK,; Practical Sign Writer, Gilcibb, and Em bob-broii Glass. Bilk BiDp.rv Written In the Latest .Design. "• • iner and Marbles,...., ■._ ■..•,;,