The Auckland Evening Star.

VOL. XXVI.—No. 5,470.

AUCKLAND, N.Z., FRIDAY, JANUARY 30, 1885.

PRICE: ONE PENNY,



■blpplns* * j- _ "OAOIFICMAILSTKAM eS^^^^^THROUGH THK UNITKI -**3B&flW3«^ s T ATKS OF AMERICA, VIA HONOLULU. IT> GUKAT BRITAIN, 'nder Postal Contra"* v,-.in tho Governments ol a'ow Zcalan* and flew South Wales. Pftaaonrer nnokod through to Livorpool. London or I'aris. via tho Greut Overland Road" if America, via tlio Stoaioors ot the Atlantic •Jnes troin Now York. "— ~~~~ Data of Data of Steamer. Tons. Sailing to Sailing to ="~ ] SJtfnojr 'FriBQO. " * "1885. | OnorabouH 1885. Bnal&ndla 3,200 April 1 Feb. 3 CiS of Sydney.... 3,100 Fob. 7 March 3 AMtrftlia." ■■■■■■•. 3|200 March 7 I Miiroh 31 " BARKS 1- MrstolaM-.-.-- £68 onfl upward* SSaram £32 Sa 9d and upward* Ftat-cLstoSan Franoisco -...m Btosmce - ' «« Tnrough Cabin Passengers are permitted to lv over at Honolulu, or any of the cities ot thf United States, not to eioood six months. Hmolbl Through Bills of Lading Issued on WwSshipped for New York. Boston, too.,either by wJI or via Panama, by Paoiflo Moil S.S. Co.'s 6t NolSlSping Orders will bo Isanoa at tor 4 p.tn. on toe day beloro tho sailing of steamers for San rates and aU other Information •PPlyto BR OWN CAMPBELL & CO., Lower Quoon-Bf eot and Shortland-street. Hta-»n~«* TTNION STEAMSHIP U COMPANY OF NEW («sf~fe3« ZEALAND (LIMITED). || fIMK TABLE.-February. Ml TARANAKX NKLBON, PJiOTQN, WKL IWOTON, lATTELTON," AND W*ST COAST PORTS (from Manukau). "steamer. | Date of Sailing, j xr^ jJTwu |Tuc5..3,100.m. j 8.10 a.m. ROTOBI7A I On arrival of mall. I - HiifGISBORNE. NAPIER. WELLINGTON. • FnmKH»N*AND PORT CHALMKRS . * (from Anokland). MAKAPOPBI I Thure., 5, noon I — —i —FOR MELBOURNE (via BlptW. --■"•"" TOR SYDNEY. ItoOAKOOMA I Thurs., 5, noon I WAtBARAPA I Tues.. 10. noon I — *r" FOR SUVA AND LEVUKA. Abawata I Mon.. 9,6 p.m. I - FORRUSSKLIi. MASifOPW I Mon., 2. S p.m. I — "EXCURSION TICKETS. -Durlngthe months irf Jtauary and February, Rxourslon Tickets jrtll to Issued at Reduced Rates, available lor teturtt until 3lßtMaroh, 1885. Cargo must be booked and alongside TWO HOURS before advertised time of departure. Psssaee Tlokota must be taken at the Com piaToffloe (Auckland Branoh), corner ot Qojon and Customs-s treeto. ' A*d*r O EIBNT LINB> tflE SmF Under contract with the New ■ • South Wales Govemmen tor khe conveyance of Mallß. S^r^P^no^^^eiv? DIKOO. GARCIA (atsteamert opUon). SUEZ :- Steamer; From Sydney. From Melb'nrne. . LlonitfA...... Feb. 11 Feb. 20 , Ibkbia. Feb. 28 March 6 CHTMBORAZO.. March U March 20 Totosi Maroh2B Apri]?. Owraf Aprilll AprUl/ ■ -; And fortnightly thereafter. i • TtoOTgh fares to London, £23 to £76. -.Passengers seoure special advantages by " 'booking through from New Zealand. Seopnd ' '"(figs passengers by Orient steamer are provided V'Trith saloon passages to Sydney or Molbourne. M PASSAGES FROM LONDON.-Speoial laolll ■'•'-•■08 afforded tor bringing out Friends and Relatives by pre-payment of the passage-money "SPECIAL RETURN TICKETS, available for Utiutothi. are Issued at the following rates 1— . JlrrtSaloon _ «1" :.'-:•■■ plrcml^botked THRdt;aH"to lon- DON at Reduced Bates. , . 'TM^ N i(SN^Sts^COMPANYOF NEW ZEALAND (LIMITED), Agents in New Zealand. , ;i_>- QTSAM TO LONDON. '»• /^^HBBfIL*PENINSOi7AR& ORIENTAL mSBS* B^MJAN^ TION ■'■'.■ TOR IjONDON DIBECT. . Leave Leave Steamer. Sydney. Melbourne, ■■ ■ '.-*—■ —; 1S85; Tm Bbvs' Via Colombo Feb. 6 Feb. 12 Hows ~ Feb. 20 |>b.26 Bhankon „ Mar. 6 March 12 PiaaAMATTA ~ Mar. 20 March 28 1 n > < i And thenceforward every alternate week. • Paraengers and cargo booked toLondon.Mar- BeUles, Italy. Egypt, India, China, and Japan * * At modorate rates. , Return Tlokota Issued both to first and second elans passengers at especially low rates. Cheap i{ reserved accommodation can be obtained in this Company's vessels. ~ , Passengers booking at Auokland secure I Ipecial advantages. :•■■■; For all particulars apply to '-..*.... .. CRUICKSHANK&CO., /18. Qnecn-street. Auckland. Agents. V_V ■VTOETHERN STEAM «!^N^ "*^ SHIP Co< (LmrsSD)t |Sx>^'ik TIMB TABLK.-JANUAKY. (Weather and other Clroum ,l Bsaa—Bi^^' stanoos Permitting). II- - FROM QUEEN-BTRBBT II WHARF. ■■•■ ■••rt.i IHI QxnoKXBT, OHKAPKBT, AND KABIBBT ■ toMtofa can avoid the tedious and rongh ■ OfeHand Journey by taking passage to Uie . Kotttern Stoamshlp Company a new and fast Iteaniera Clansman and Welltatrton, which • leave Auckland alternately every Monday and ! Umrßday.at 7 p.m.. arrlvinKat Taurangaat6 I O'clock on the Mowing morning, when aCoach Under mall oontraot leaves Immediately alter teeakfMt for the Hot Lakes, passing toough 1 the "Vooey Stewart Settlement, arriving at Qhlnemntu at two p.m. same day. WB TATOANGA AND BAY OF PLENTY PORTS. ' BTBAMBB. | PATK OF BAILINB. WtfUngton | Monday, Feb. 2,7 p.m. IConneota at Tauranga for Opotlkl and Bay ot Plenty Ports every Tuesday. toßßpgasuu Whanoaboa. and Monoonui. • CUumnian \ Monday, Feb. 2, 7 p.m. : For Great Babrikr. Tbyphbna. Port Fitz boy, and wltanoaparapaba. fllenelg I Every Saturday, 8 a.m. Fob Whanqabbi, Whanoarki Hkads, and ■': ■■■■'. manqafal : Maogregor | Every Tneaday, 8 p.m. Fob Whanqabki, Whangabki Heads, and .■ • ■■.- ' -■• Pabpa Bay. Maegregor | Every Friday,6 p.m. '- • Fob Mkbouby Bay asp Taibua. ' feWolg 1 Krery Monday and Thursday. 7 . ': ' I P.m. I Fob Whanoarm and Whangarbi Heads , ■'.< (Carrying passengers and cargo for Waiput. : . A Cqaci meets the steamer, on arrival to eon tey passengers to Waipu. _____ Maegrogor 1 Friday, 30, 6 p.m. We^_tnn_ljßVlHaT L jn.j_D L m. 1 V Fbom Whanoabki to auckujjd '..' (From Railway Wharf.) Wellington | Saturday; 31. i p.m. FORWAI T A^ O% MD ANKW^LYMOUTH. 1 Douglas and Argyle as per advertisements. ~ . FORHOKIANSA. • A Bteamer fortnightly (as per advertisement). . < Cargo must be booked and alongside the veroerby 4 p.m. prompt. None will be received Mter that hour. /_" „„„ Passage Tickets must be taken at tho Com , WffiT's Office. 67, Queen-street. Auokland. ; KXOUttSION TICKETS. - During the months of January and February same will be "Sued at Reduced Rates, available for Return tatn 31st of Maroh. 1885. , _ , . ■ The Wellington or Clansman for Waiwera •very Saturday, at 2 p.m., returning every Monday, 7 a.m. JLJT^ XHOR HOKIANGA.- JStiSteji JO Tho now s.s. GAIRLOCH -WIUJI.H 3 at five p>nlii taking, cargo abojfor Waitara.-Northern Steambhip Co., Atiekland. *- ■■<_ s. cobomanpel. SCOTT, MASTER. , ••' ' TIME TABLE. !->3»vea Amotlana 1 Leaves Coromaafleli , • January. . January. ■ . - Saturday, 31, 7 p.m. : weaaier and other olroumstonces permlttlna. ■ ' jSy^PonKlble In shipping, carrying, or dls : No osigo roooived without shipping note, and within halt an hour ot advertised time ot de .Wrwro. 1 1 i'l? 11""'" "raa» b« prepaid on fcoard. ooS 8?11^ Tickets, 10a each, from Wednesday, SStti to Friday. 30th. ■- A B. H, BWINDLBT. MaoMter.



S«8. WAITAKI, *^&'i«a^ll!J tons '-Rlßl6l i2O h -P" wlll despatched to WHANGARKI. WHANQAREI HEADS, MANGA WAI, AND PARUA BAY, as follows:— TIME TABLE FOR JANUARY. From Auckland: Friday, 30th, 8 p.m. Cargo received at Kama Goal Dopdt, Railway Wharf, until 4 p.m. A COACH moots the Steam jr at Whangarel Heads, and runs to Walpn. Fares—Whangarol, Mangapal, and Parua Bayi Saloon, 10a; Return, ISs. Stoorago, Ss| Koturn, 10s. Whanpioral Hoads t Saloon, 7a 6d j Steerage, 6a. Tlckota must bf uDtalnod at the Oflloe, whioh will bo open until attor tho boat loaves. KAMO COLLIfIKY COMPANY (Limited), Agents. Office i Ha, Uueen-streot, oppoalto Flrtli's Mill. JL^K^r U'-TISAM TO THAMES, js@r=»3| X? Connecting with River dffisM&Bk?Btoamers for BTIRLING WHINAIUI TKKAURI. WAIHI, TE AROHA GOLDFIKLDS. MORRINSVILLE, WAITOA PLAINS, AND GRANT AND FOSTER'S SETTLEMENT. TIME TABLB iS. ROTOMAHANA. P.S. ENTERPRISK NO. 2, AND ANNE MILBANK. FROM AUCKLAND. I Rotoma- j Entor- I Anno I hana. I prise. I Mllbank. Fri.. 30 — 10 p.m. I — 3at.. 31 12 p.m. I — I - "___ FROM THAMES: I Rotoma- I Enter- I Anne [ hana. | prise. I MUbank. rri., SO 15.30 p.m. J - -" Sat,. 31 [ — (5.30 p.m. I — No cargo reoolved for Kotomahana within aslr-nnhour of advortlaed time of leaving. Not responsible in Shipping, Carrying, or tl«flt>*rsln<jr T,t vo Stook. Return Tickets will bo Issued from January 28, available till February 2,1885 (Inclusive) :— Saloon (Return)— Ten Shillings (10s). Steerago (Return)—Sevon Shillings and Six pence (7s Gd). GEO. FRASER. Asrent ajr~ \7S7"AIUKU AND ONE jm&Srfk VV HUNGA BTKAM JjfBBWMWtNAyiGATION CO. (Lisutkd). TIMS TABL3>—S.S. MANUKAO. Leave Onohunga i Leave Waluku I January, 1835. 80—Friday, 6 p.m, — — 31—Saturday, 10.30 a.m. February, 1885. 2—Monday, 7.30 n.ni. 2—Monday, noon 4-Wed.,9a.m. 4-Wed., 1.30 p.m. 5-Thuraday, 9.30 a.m. fl-Thureday, 3 p.m. 6—FridaWforManukaU _ Hoods), 8 a.m. 7—Saturday, 11 a.m. 7—Saturday, 3,30 p.m. 9—Monday, 1.30 p.m. — 10—Tuesday, 3 p.m. 10—Tuesday. 6.30 a.m. 11—Wed.. 4 p.m. 11—Wed., 7.30 a.m. — 12-Thursday, 8.30 a.m. 13—Friday, 5 p.m. — — 1 t-Snturdsy. 10 a.m. 16—Monday, 7 a.m, 16—Monday, 11.30 a.m. 18—Wed., 8 a.m. 18-Wed., 12.30 p.m. 19-Thursday, 8.30 a.m. 19-Thursdajr, 1 pro. 20—FridaylforManukan _ Heads), 8 a.m. 21—Saturday, 9.30 a.m. 21—Saturday. 2 p.m, 23—Monday, 11.30 a.m. 23—Monday, Ipm. 24—Tuesday, 1 p.m. — 25^-Wed., 3 p.m. 25—Wed., 7 a.m. — 2U—Thursday,, 8 a.m. 27-Frlday, 5 p.m. — — 28—Saturday, 10 a.m. All iiei«hts payable before delivery of goods. J. BARR BROWN, Managing Director, T~? mHB NEW ZEALAND -ggJ£g3& JL SHDPPINS COMPANY'S FOR LONDON DIRECT. The Al clipper barque LAIRA Is now loading, and will have quick despatch. THE NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING CO. (LIMITED), Agents. x^r,. HELIERB jj&jj&mdßb* TIME TABLE. ■gggj^T P.S. TONGARIRO. MONDAY, TUESDAY, THURSDAY, AND FRDDAY. Leave St. Helior's: Leave Auckland: 9 a.m. 11 !i,in. 4 p.m. 6 p.m. WEDNESDAYS AND SATURDAYS. 9 a.m. 2 p.m. 5 p.m. 6 p.m. Return Fare. Is; Children. 6d. Trespassers in tho orchard will be prosooutod.. Land and Estate Agents* c j[ OSMOND LAND AND MONETARY AGENT, 116, QUEEN-STBBKT (Adjoining B. Tonks and Co.'b). TELEPHONK N 0... 188. BANKERS! National Bank of New Zealand (Limited). Mortgages and Loans Negotiated. Rents and Interests Colleoted, Money Invested on First-class Securities wnn out charge. Estates managed for absentees. Valuations and Arbitrations undertaken. Native Land affairs specially understood, 'ouses to Let and Properties for Salo plaoed on my list free of charge. Bvery description of landed property bought or sold to order. Large sums to lend on flrst-olass securities. r«ITY pBOPBBTIBB. BTORES.-Several large ones In commanding positions; every information on application. STORK AND COMFORTABLE HtoUSE tai a flrst-olass leading position: both water ana gas laid in; a fine opening for someone. ago are very hard to obtain anywhere olose to Queen-street. This rite shouldat once com roand the attention of persons requiring a irriind noaitlon so near the Post-ooiee. BROTWmTtEBT. PONSONBY-A Oipital and verVToonTenlent Six ■ roomed House almost new; nice allotment! prettr view, Price. «425. with terms to suit. FONSONBtf-Very prettr Beven-roomed VUta Residenoe taew)jeaß and water; every con- N^ON1; sfefe-raKET BIDE-VJ ry Comfortable Kight-roomea HOW Onat the sort of house there Is so much lnquiir for at present), olose to Queen-street; *| and water; large allotment; nice TlewT and cheap ;«760. t Q „, R CONVBNIENTLY.SmJATED 8-ROOMED HOU3K, Vlotorla Avenue; rent. Ma per uwvpHiAL COMFORTABLE AND PLKA -8 SANTLY-SITUATED HOUSES at low rent, to good tenants. QUBUBBAN pBOPBBT Bft Mltl —VKRY COMFORTABLE 4-ROOMBD COTTAGE, oonvenlent diatanoe trom town] Mount Eden dlstriot; every convenience, and nioe allotment: easy ternis of payment. NORTH SHORB-Two flrstolasa Allotments, Hoommandta?rvery pretty view, ta rapidly rising looallty, olose to the wharf. A3 15a per Ma FOR AN g-ROOMBD HOUSE and ROOd TUotaSt. situated near Mr Morley's Store an the Great North Road, A ohaaoe geWom met MOUNT BDEN, VIEW BOAD-One of the Prettiest Houses in the dlstriot, built on an allotment SO x 250, commanding a pleasant view; garden tastefully laid out, built and finished in a very superior manner; should be Inspected to be appreciated; contains five rooms, exolußlVe of oupboards and pantries. Price ow and terms easy. WIVE ACRES, five miles from town; northern aspect; £30 per aore. This is the property for an industrious man; terras to suit. TEN ACRES, same ob above. House to suit will be built on deferred payment system. If SEVERAL 3 to 7-ACRE SECTIONS, suitable for Market Gardens; good soil; convenient to town; good road frontage, 3i miles from town I preat prospective value; easy terms. Money advanced to build with, repayable obtained near Auckland; the size of the site would bo about 300 x 200 feet MOUNT ROSKILL (Valley Roadl-A^good B-roomed House on a Large Corner Allotment I (I*™' ADSTONB JjJSTATB. Ms PEP FOOT AND UPWARDa-AU the Unsold Portions of that most convententiy situated property known as tho Gladstone Estito. This Estate, situated so close to town, onS from any uortion of which the views are SnswpSsodTfi "ow Subdivided into Large AUotraenta. These allotments ore not 33 x 99, tat Sve large frontages and still larger depth, The Drices are suoh that almost any person may *btSn their own freehold at a nominal SBrt^SffSi to any persons requiring a nio( offlne of tha nndflralgnetf Bnv^ AND GIRLS.—Put your saving Boot Shop*. Grey and Victoria sheets. O'thoTc of any other Tailor in Auckland Sydenham Hotel, foot of Greyßtwet.



Bnslness Notices. "O S. LEDGER, GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, HUNTKR-STKEKT, Wellington. H. SKIN NEK AND HOJN, • Bnildore, Onrjiontors, and Jolnan, V ulctiU l»une. Ail Braaohesof tho Building Trade exoouted bj Exporienood Workmen.; HhoD Fronts. Oflloe Flttlnsn. &O. O ANGES. RANGES. RANGES. T. ATKINSON, KNKRGKTIC FOUNDRY. CIUUSTOHUBCH, Has arrlvod, and commenced a BRANCH RANGE, COPPER, AND FURNACE FACTORY la AUCKLAND. VICTORIA-STREET, near Old Red Lion Hotel. It la by tho request of so many ot his old frlonds that ho has dono so, and ho hopes thoy will now give him all tho support they can. He intends this year to Kivo a death-blow to Co lonial Ovonß, as his Ranges will bo sold so ro nmrkably Choap that ovory poor man can get one, Prlco list by calling. Every Range sold in his Shop guaranteed to give satisfaction. They arc tho most economical in tho colonies. Holder of Eighteen Certificates and One Silver Cup Como and soo for yourselvos. Prloo, from £215a to £20 and upwards. A man kept on pnrpaae for Repairs. ATTERNS OF OUR 50s SUITS, with full dircctionsfor solf-mcasurcmont, gent post free to all parts. — WOOLLAMS. Ready-monoy Tailor, Sydonham House, foot of Grey-stroet. . PL ATT AND FAWCETT'S UNRIVALLED £4 4s SUIT) £4 43 SUIT) For Quality, for Cheapnoas, for Stylo, aodQood Workmaushjp, STANDS UNRIVALLED,! Their Motto k: full value you CAsa Call and 800 tlioir CHOICE STOCK of BCOTCH AND COLONIAL TWEBDS. PLATT AND PAWOBTT, TAILORS, Kabamoahatb Roaj. UNION OIL, SOAP, AND CANDLB COMPANY (LIMITED).! MANUFACTURERS OF STEARINS CANDLES, COMMON AND TOILET SOAPS, LUBRICATING AND OTHER OILS. WORKS-ST. ANN'S BRIDGE, PKNROBK. WAREHOUSE AND OFFICES-LOWER ALBERTS'!., AUCKLAND. Cash Purchasers of Tallow. A. and G. Price, KNQINKEK3, BOILERMAKERS, IRON AND BRASS FOUNDERS, AND GKNtfRAL MACHINIBTB, THAMES, Hare for Bale the following Maohlnory i— 1 Portable Engine, by Hornsby & Co., 8 h.p. 1 Horizontal Engine, doable cylinder, IMb. diameter, 24in. stroke 1 Horizontal Engine. lOin. by lSln. stroke 1 Launch Englno, 1 Jin. by 6in. stroke 1 Multitubular Boiler, 17ft long by 6ft. dlambtM t Cornish Boiler, 20ft long by 6ft diameter 1 Cornish Boiler, 18ft long by sft. diameter 1 Cornish Boiler, 17ft long by Ift 61n. diameter 1 Cornish Boiler, 15ft long by Sft diameter 1 Cornish Boiler, 15ft long by (ft. Bin. diameter I Vortical Boiler, Field tubes, 7ft. x 3ft 4m.; new A Quantity of «eoond-hand Quart*-oruahln« Plant, Estimates supplied for all classes of Engineering Work.-Makerg of Sawmill and Quarto ornshing Machinery, Turbine Wheels, xxjuittunu zsxAUiuiicry, ituiucivwu, and Patent Safety Catches for Warehouse and other &Mt Sagf AUIC K'S STABLES, V* ALBERT-STREET. MR F. QUICK begs to return bia Sincere Thankß for the liberal Patronage received whilo carrying on the B. UBl ne?? »?iw? "Quick's Livery and Bait Stables,, Albert street, and trusts that MESSRS JAMES DIG NAN & CO., the (tentlamen to whom he has relinquished the same, will bo accorded Support In an equally liboral manner. Patrons can rely Spoil bSing treated civilly and fairly by his suc cessors, under whose proprietary hefeolssure thehoßtelry wIU become the favourite of Anok- J^X DIGNANI S*. FOLEYI [P. LUNDON MESSRS JAMES DIGNAN fc CO. having purchased Mr F.Quick's Business, hope to rnerft he patronage so generously bestowed on their ate and popular predecessor. For Hire-Han- Sm Cabs, Op«n and Close Carriages. Buggies ol very description, Waggonettes. Breaks and )mnlbueos. Ladles1 and Gentlemen's Saddle Horses, Private Carriages with and Mourning Coaches. Orders by Post,Tole- T aph, or Telophone (No. 124) receive careful attention. The Stabloa P^ids unsurpassed accommodation for Horses, tea. Night attend ■nee. Charges moderate /NOUSINS AND ATKINi \j COACH BUILDERS, Elliott and Albert-streets, Have in Stock— Double ana Single-seated Buggies, Hooda* Phwtons, Vis-a-vis, Waggonettes, Dog Carts, Becond-hand Phtetons and Buggies. Also, Many Thousands Seasoned Finished Spokflt, tbl TtTANCHESTER FIRE ASSURANCE Established 1824. CHIEF OFFICES: 08, Klng-streot, Manchester. Be, Cheapslde, London, AGBNTB FOR NEW ZEALAND! Messhs W. MoARTHURfc 00., AUCKLAND. The nndsrslgned Is prepared to aooept Bisks Genoral Manager, . 35. Insurance Buildings. Anokland. pAFBRHANGINOB, W. PHIELIPPB * SON HAVE BKOETVBD. BX LATK ARRtVALB 186-P A 0 X A G 1 8-186 OOHTAINma {6,000 BOLLS OF PAPERHANGINGB, OONffISTINO OF NEW PATTERNS and i^^p^dPSßHANeiNaa. 916—PACKAGES—918 BORIMS AND HESSIANS or »<p- ANI) SHEET GLASS, WHITE W. PHILLIPPB & SONi 06 AND 97, QOMtN-STBUM. fIXAXLBg HSBIITH.J lALBX. AITKHN, TTESKETH AND AITREN XX are glad to Inform their Customers and ffiePubUc generally that having sold the whols of their last year's Stack of Clovers etc., they are in a position to Offer an Entirely Now Stock arriving per direot steamer Aorangi, from Lon don, and per Mall Steamer from San Francisco, as under, all current season's growth, consisting ° WHITE CLOVER (Trefolium repens) BED OLOVERJTrefoUum pretens) AL3YKE CLOVER (Trefolium hybrid*) OOWGRASS (TrefoUum perenne) BCARLET CLOVER (Trefolium tncarnatum) TREFOIL (Medicago supulina) LUCERNE (Medicago saUva) ALFALFA (Medicago Chiliana) TIMOTHY (Phlenm Prateuis) CRESTED DOGSTAIL (Cynosurns erlstalnrt MEADOW FOXTAIL (Alopecnnu pretenM) BHEEPB FESCUE (Festuoa ortna) WOOD MBADOW GRASS (PoanemoralK PRAIRIB (Bromus Schrcederl) DOOB GRASS RAT-TAIL mporobolUßolongatus) RYE-GRASS (Solemn perrene sempervlrenS COCKSFOOT (Daotylis glomerata) PURP3UK and GRKKN TOP .IBERDESN DEVONSHIRE GREY STONK, WHITB STONE. AND GLOBE TURNIPS BWSDE TURNIPS They are also Agents for the Bonednst tt Manufactured by the Auckland Manure Com Cr, Bydney Bonedust and Flour, Mineral and c Phosphates, Potato and Grass Manures Peruvian Guano, Nitrate of Soda, and othei Artificial Manures; Oats, Maize. Barley, Bean* Pmm ; Coarse, Fine, and RockiSalt, Cobra, ant Uu««i Cake i New Zealand Flai and low, tto



TG I F P O R D • would take this opportunity to return his Bincore thanks to the Publio of Poneonby for tho patronage enjoyed since commencing busi ness, and hopes, by pursuing tho same oourse aa hlthorto't l sti JJmorit a Bharo of their ostcoraed avours. Evory Garment finished in an artistlo and workmanlike manner. t. gifford tailor. &c ,", brvois Road, Ponsonby. ILLI AM S'S; Patent Mixture for V/orns, Piles. Fistula, Sprains, etc, is an unfailing roraedy, tostliled to by many trust worthy persons. Prioo, 2s Od per bottle.—H. G. Wllllims at Mr Kennerloy's, Hobson-Btreot, Auckland. "Li/Til MILNER STEPHEN will receive ixJL Pationts at his Now Consultation Rooms, Somorvillo's Buildlngß, Vulcan Lank, after Now Year'B Day from 10 till 5 o'clock. ift /\ TO £500 (lowest rates) Advanced dt'jL" on Freeholds. Trade and other Bills negotiated.—T. U Hannaford, Monetary Agent, Quoen-stroot (Telephono!27Sl. j£TS A A T0 LENI) on first mortgage a&OVf" of a good freehold. — KG. Ewinston, Estate Agent, Coombos's Arcade. m~ Tm /BARTER'S XMAS BOX AND NEW YEAR'S GIFT. THE WONDER OF THE AGE. Anyone outtine out this Coupon and taking It with 2s 6ri, to T. E. Carter's Plovure and Musioal Instrumont DopOt, 88, Victoria-stroot, Auokr land, will bo GIVEN One of his beautiful Rolls of Pictures (Copies of eolobrated Paintings), worth • TEN SHILLINGS. Post free for 3d extra. Also, Double Roll for ss; worth 20s; 6d extra post. ■jt/T R P. F.. M. .BURROWS Architect and Building Surveyor, Over Goodion's. AUOKLAND. ■fTf P. OGIL VI E, DRAPER, MILLINER, HOSIER, GLOVER, &c. &a &a All Good* marked In plain flgnres, at lowest possible profit. • VICTORIA HOUSE, VICTORIA STREET KAS'B. tpiRE. FIRE. FIRE. NEW ZEALAND TIMBER COMPANY (Limited). The above Company, in thanking Customers for past support, which was beyond all expecta tion, beg to notify that a full equipment ot Ma chinery, with all tho latest improvements, has been Imported at great cost from all parts of New Zealand and Australia, and is now work ing night and day. Tho Company is therefore in a position to supply all Orders for Timber, Sashes, Doors, and Manufactured Goods from the NEW WORKS, near Freeman's Bait, at the shortest notloe and Lowest Rates. As some of our Customers may bo under the impression that our Stock of Dry Timber is burnt, wo avail ourselvoa of this opportunity to Inform thorn that our Timber being seasoned at our Country Mills and Freoman's Bay allot ments, none of tho Manufacturing Timber has been dostroyod, and of which wo now hold the Largest Stock in the Colony. Being dotermlnod that tho Supplios of Ma terial shall bo maintained as hitherto, our Mills at Freoman's Bay, Devonport, and East Coast will be running nigh and day t F. J AGGER. Manager. QUPBRIOR CORRUGATED TAKaJifc J. L. KEAN E5 38JH2 4AWM feSwS pTSSiawaysta Block. VenindaYira; JSr*ed"rSie •hoctort njtlc* .Country irtea fir [( HOBSbN-STBKB* jj CASH AND DEFERRED PAYMENI TAILORS, DRAPERS. MILUNEBA MANTLE AND HABri-MAKBBa. aOBSON-BSBBH. We respeetfnUr Invite attention to our Larfl Btook of NOVTEtTIES tor the present Season. Our Great Variety and Choice ot the Boi ffabrioa, with the Skill and Talent wejnow c* ploy, and tho great buooobs ol our eflorta to pr» Snoe Buperlor Garments, Perfect in Flti aai DnaxoeU«d in Cat and Styla, give* us ever? Sonfldenoi toTeepeo«ully goiloitfiig the feral of a visit , Oil Tweeds thoronghlr shrankbeftwe bttoi mads up, and Fit and Workmanship Gnaramteed. fhe DaferrM Payment Sj»Um h« bwj ooad to bo a great boon, by enabling; Jhof with limited incomes to proonre Motmaxlm ti lie easiest possible war. ALL GOODS ABE MARKED IN PLAIN Cash Customers receive 6 per cent. Dtooount onoshlUliiglnthßPonndsterllig) on all parcel! I■■ •nd Wbpectionikvitkd OtftMOABS PASS CHI DOOB. mOTRAVE L L E R S. PRESENTS FOR HOME. Very handsome Inlaid Table Tops. Cabinets. and Walking Stioks. mado from the pick of few ZeatentTs beautiful woods, at very reason *ble prices. CarefuUy packed for shipment. ■ w. NORRIE, ' . Top of Shortland-street THE UNION STEAM SAW, MOULD ING, BASH. AND DOOR COMPANY (LIMITED). WHOLESALE BBALEHJ 19 TIMBER, DOORS, SASHBB, AltD TURNERY. VBXtLIXS IN WHOLESALE LOTS, From Bush Mills, by. direct dellverr. »t any Publio Wharf In Auckland, BUILDINa MATERIAL IN EVERY FORM, Including MOULDINGS. And from Meohanloa' Bay Tard and Factory TIMBER, MOULDINGS, DOORS, *■•■•"■• SASHES, SPECIAL JOINERY, FRETWORK, AND TURNERY. IMPOETAOTB TO BUIIiDERS, OONTKAOTOBS, -OABINETMAKBBS, AND lOIXBBS. A HPKCIALLY SELECTED STOCK; GB JOINERS 1 TIMBER, From the Company's Tairua Mill, thoronßhl} Masoned and ready for working up, is always kept in Stock aMlechanlcs' Bay Yard, and can be scoured in Lots to suit Customers' requirements. TAIRUA TIMBER , -. Is well known as the BEST JOINERS' TIMBER IN THS MABKKT STORAGE ACCOMMODATION Afforded BY ARRANGEMENT fc MSOHAifIOW1 Bay Yabd. SORTING-UP ORDERS Executed from Mechanics' Bay YABD with out delay. QUOTATIONS AND PATTERN BOOKS - ■'> - On application at HjCOHASitSa1 BAY OB CUSTOJia-STREEI



•vr E w _m v sic. THE TENAKOE GALOP. THE TENAKOE GALOP (Second Edition Just Published). ALL THE HACIF, I ALL THE RAGE ! THE TENAKOE GALOP May bo had of all Booksellers and Mublo Ware houses throughout Now Zealand. T I 83 D A" L I, • COAL AND FHtEWOOD DEALER, At Yard, Karangahape Road, or Ship's Side. Posts and Rails, Houso Blocks, and Shingles on Bale. ■VTOTICI OS" REMOVAL. MESSRS. E. MITCHELSON & Co., KAURI GUM, GRAIN, and PRODUCE MERCHANTS, bog to notify that thoy have RomovcO; to more Commodious Promises, situated In Little Queen street, oppostto the Warehouses of Mr A. H, Nathan and Mr A. Hoather, Merchants. Auokland 17th January, 1885. /GROUND LIMB. GROUND LIME FOR SALE' SOUTHGATB S MAHURANGI HYDRAULIC GROUND ROCHB LIME. Xo any quantity, for Concrete Paths, Floors Cellars, &o. (next to stone flogging is un rivalled for durability and hard-sotting o.unl!ties). For tanks and other wet work it la a first-class material. B.KBANE, SOLE AGENT, CUSTOMS-STREET HAVING disposed of my coach business at North Shore, I have a few very Superior Horses left for Sale—Apply to F. J. Qulok, Devonport, North Shore. CHEEK BROS*. HAVE JUST OPENED UP, EX KAIKOURA FAtimcBB' Brushes of every description Dandy and Body Brushes Spokr and Watkb Brushes Italian Whisks Turnery Rkvkksim.l! Mats TINWAKK. KITOnKN RBO.UIBITBB ENOLisn and Amrrioan Novelties Phehwood'b Lustral Wirkwokk GOVEHNMKNT DISINFECTANT Clotiikh Baskets (all sizoa) Fly Cheat Mhat Safes (sole agents for Now Zealand) Buff Leather Kniff-sharpeners and Cleaners. CHEEK BROS.1 BRUSH WAREHOUSE, NEWTON. APENINO ANNOUNCEMENT. A. B. THOMPSON (Late ot Londonderry) Bets to Intimate to his friends and tho publio that ho will COMMENCE BUSINESS ON JANUARY 21, as JANUARY 21, TEA BLENDER, GROCER, AND PROVISION MERCHANT. TEA A SPECIALTY. My Stock ot Oil, Italian, and French Goods Is Largo, Well-bought, and will bo sold tor Half thi Usual Profit A TRIAL SOLICITED, Note the Address- A. B. THOMPSON, TOOT OF GREY-STREKT.dhroo doors below Cook-Btroot). rp DWA R D BARTLBT, ARCHITECT, CTtmnnTßT1* BniLßurm. qp»hmtbxm. GO TO BATH to ROTH'S PUBLIO HOT, COLD, AND SHOWER BATHS, Victoria-street East. Charge-ONE SHILLING. Open all week days from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., and SUNDAY MORN INGS from 6 till 10 a.m. The Bath-rooms are all private, and supplied with every conven ience, Turkish towels, flesh and hair brushes, combs, respirators, soaps, &o. Seleot Bath rooms (private) for Ladloa every day. at all hours, with female attendance. One Shilling and Sixpence. Pleaao note the address—Viotoria •trcet East above tho Greyhound Hotel, and next the Cheap Bedding and Furniture Mart Anoklan* V.B.—Barber In ftttandano*. WARNOCK BROTHERS, SOAP AND CANDLE MANUFACTURERS, COX'S CREEK, RICHMOND. Omen DURHAM-STREET, AUOKLAND. Cosh Purchasers of {Tallow, Wool. Sheepskins, and Boneg. MR W. A. DUGLEBY, M.R.1.8.A., ARCHITECT, &O. OmoES! No. 7. Exohange Chambers, Queen street JH O W D B N, • QUEEN-STREET. PIANOS. PIANOS. VIOLINS, &o. ANOTHER SHIPMENT Off HAAKE'S, MIGNON'S, AND RAPOLDI. J, H. considers the Haakr to be the beat German Piano manufactured: the Miqnon the neatest and best finished; and the Rapoldi tor appearance, tone, and durability, the oheapest Piano ever offered In this market. A few first-class Violins and a good Second hand Piano, and two Churoh Pedal and Pipe Organs, for sale. /^Thos. J, Harbutt, X I MANurAorcnucß o» CORN BROOMS, B£gltf ß *iubb{ka_P_A_i}mabk. TELEPHONE N0...m mO PLUMBERS AND THE PUBLIC. W« having Imported a large Pipe Cutting and Boiewing Maohlne, are prepared to outorscrew all sizes of pipe up to 3-inch on the most reason able terms. PAVh AND sohenk. Licensed Plumbers, Albert-street. pLEANLINESS 1 XjtCONOMY 1! TTEALTH 1! 1 BEOURED BY THE USE OF THE NEW DRY CLOSET SYSTEM (ROBERTS'S PATENT PROCESS). AGENTB FoR AUCKLAND: Messrs E. Porter and Co., Ironmongers, Queen-street. /~vN SALE, Ground Mortar (delivered in IT town or suburbs), 200 casks Portland Cement, Plaster of Paris, Fireclay (by ton or lb), Fire Bricks, to,—X. Jenklnaon, Builder. Lome street ■ PATTERSON, late Belcher's Livery and Bait Stables, cornor Upper Queen-street and Karangahape Road. Saddle Horses and Buggies for Hire. Charges moderate. O R r~!3 A" L EJ An ACRE of LAND (corner Allotment), securely fenoed, with a General Store and Dwelllng-houß9, 7 rooms; also, Stable and Warehouse ereoted thereon, known as the Pnkekura Poat-offlce, and capable of doing a eood trade, present owner and occupier leaving for England. Teraiseaßy. Apply to THOMAS MORRIS, Cambridge West, Walkato. HE MAGIC CLEANSER.—Everybody should try this wonderful discovery in Soao and saving of labour. By using Warnock Bros.' Extract ok Soap 80 per cent, of the labour may be saved. It gives the clothes a wonderful whiteness that cannot be equalled. A great saving to laundresses, etc. Sold by all Storekeepers. UTC HE R aTTd C 0., FORT-ST. AND QOEENST WHARF, STEVEDORES, RECEIVING AND FORWARDING AGENTS. WOOIi STORED AB.D DUMPED FOjR SHIPMENT. BALLASfE SUPPLIED.



For Sale rtf L. MITCHELL, ESTATE AGENT, COOMBES'S ARCADE. THREE LAMPS, Ponsouby—For Sale, a very good Six-roomed House, worth £500; offered a f treat bargain at £415. Tho owner wanting to cave the district at once, will toko a small Cash Deposit. GOOD SHOP AND DWELLING. Russell-street (opposite Surrey Hills), for £30 oash, the balance payable by instalments of £1 per week. A capital chance for a thrifty married couple. CORNER SHOP. KARANGAHAPE ROAD- Tho best stand in the district under a low rent. The prosont Lease is offered for Sale at a low figure. ALLOTMENTS, Houses, Farms, and Lands for Sale in various places. Soo other advertise ments. Monoy lent on Mortgage. W. L. MITCHELL, COOMBES'S ARCADE. "CIX S.S. ARAWA, FROM LONDON. JUST LANDED, AND FOR SALE- Barbary Almonds Valencia ditto (for Confectioners' use) " 100 bags best Fine Salt Cases Superfine ditto, in papor wraps Now Pickles, best quality, pints National and Bohnont Candles. PREDK. WHITEHEAD, 95. ViCTORIA-BTHEBT. ~.; "OlCHMOND.—Allotments for Sale, "a _EV few minutes from Tramway.—J. L. Boy lan, Boylan and Lundon. FOR SALE, Devonporfc, 2 good B^ums,, fine business position—easy terms ;'s&veraT Houses, main rona, near wharf, volcanic soil; Allotments, in best position, splendid terms: Large Blocks, sea frontage—cheap; also, 14 Aores, llnout site in Northcote, and several Farms.—Goorgo Brown, Devonport Central Agency, Vauxhall. FOR SALE, a bargain, good Block of 4,500 Aores, one day's easy journey from Auckland City; virgin soil; suitable for cattle or sheep run or for cutting up into farms. Also, several Properties, 25 to 900 Aores, in Taronakl District.—For full particulars spjply to A. C. Fookes and Co., Licensed Land Brokers, New Plymouth. FOR SALE, very cheap, in Albert Avenue, a 7-roomed House, pantry, wash house, stable: replete with every convenience for a family; large volcanio allotment; beauti ful viow.—Apply to A. Keyes, cornor of View Road, Albert Avenue. FOR SALE, 2 New Well-built and Finished Houses of 6 rooms each; water laid on; top of Alexandra-street, with frontage to Symonds-street; good view and pleasantly situated.—For particulars, apply to J. O'Brien, Elizabeth-street, Ponsonby; or, A. T. Com pany's Yard, Customs-street. FOR SALE OR HIRE, Winding Engine (7 inoh Cylinder), in good working order. —Apply to R. H. Yeoman, Albert Boilerworks, Albert-street. A NNEXATION.—I have three level Jt\. grassed Allotments, each 60 x 160, only 40 minutes from Queen-street; just the spot for any delicate or healthy family, and only 22s 6d per foot; } cash, balance without Interest till November next—Apply to J. R. Randerson. Before going to SAMOA, build hi brick or concrete on well situated Allotment, Wellesley • street East, being a corner, and near the Government. school; 50 years' leasehold, only £30 ground rent. Large prospective value, and leave the family sate from fire. Prlco, £100, if sold at onco: don't neglect this good opportunity.—J. R. Randerson FOR SALE, City Property—grand new House, containing 8 rooms, large and lofty bath; water laid on. and evnry convenience; allotment 40 x 100; pleasant situation. Price, only £510.—Further particulars on application to J. R. Randerson. Auctioneer, Qneen-street. FOR SALE, near Mangare mountain, Grand Property of 4i Acres Rloh-Vol canic Land, with good new Dwelling of 8 rooms; extensive view.—For price and terms, opp'y W. and J. Frator. Land Agents, Queen-street. Tji O R S ALE. GENTLEMAN'S RESIDENCE, 2 miles from Auckland, containing 10 rooms, In a most healthy and picturesque situation, near Rail way Station, and within vwo minutes of main road. Omnibuses passing frequently. To be sold with 3 or 9 acres of well laid out grounds, subdivided into paddocks, garden, and orchard. There are over 400 of the choicest fruit trees in tho province now hoavily laden. Thoproporty las over 1.000 feet of road frontage, and. bought in one lot, can at any time be out up and readily coKch^fioisZ■Yn^ Q(ftMfel O t^te^ar!fvßt^ll oil capacity, and everything in first-class order. This property has never bofoi'e boen offered for sale. Cards to view. . W. L. MITCHELL, Estate Agent. Coombeß's Aroade. Queenstreet /COUSINS AND ATKIN have oa Sale V 7 several Second-hand Buggies, Phaetons, and Dog Carts, light, and snitaUle for summer use; i_j - FOR SALE, real good spring-cart Horse, guaranteed staunch and qulec.— Apply to A. and R. Eaton, Commerce-street. OR SALE, 2 5-roomod Cottages in Edwin-street, Newton, with brick wall, plokot fenoo in front; also, a new 5-roomod Cottago in Norfolk-street, Ponsonby. Owner leaving district—For address. Star Office SUBURBAN ALLOTMENTS. — For Private Sale, Eight Allotments fronting tho Riohmond Avenue j price required, 40s the foot.—Alfred Buckland. miNSMITH'S and Plumber's Business I for Sale, situate in a prosperous township; capital oponing for on industrious man with a little money.—Apply to E. Porter & Co., Iron mongorß, Auckland. ■ FOR SALE, New Carriages, First-class Ladles' Phooton, Door Cart, medium-size Delivery Cart, and Strong Station Waggon.-W andE. Boston, Coachbuilders. Wakefleld-street T\EVONPORT. FOR SALE—Choice Allotments situated on tho Vauxhall Road, with magnifloent view, good frontage, and within easy distance ot steamer. Prioe very low: terms easy. — For full particulars apply to Lilewall Bros., House and Land Agents, Poat-offlce Store, Devonport T> ESIDENCE, PARNELL FOR SALE, the comfortable Resldenoe, the property of J. M. Dargaville. Esq., well situated it cornor of York-street, Bradford-street, and Palislmrystroot There ore 13 Rooms, consist ing of very larae Drawing-room, Dining-room,. Nursery, Dest Bedroom, etc., with all con veniences ; splendid view over theharbour. The Grounds contain about One Acre, tastefully laid out. with flowers and shrubs. Good Tennis Ground, In capital order. Ap^lmukl coohranb and son, Auctioneers.. /I R E A T SALE or £T,OOO WORTH OK BOOTS AND SHOES! AI COST PRICK, FOE CASH ONLY! FOR ONE MONTH I m T7ILLISON, being largely over. X • JQJ stocked with Boots and Shoes of all kinds, ex Glenmore, s.s. Ruapehu, ands.s. Doric etc., will Sell Off the whole Steak for one month, at Cost Price, ior Cash only. As this la a genuine sale, the puUlio will do well to coma' and soo tor themselves. Must be sold to make room fot large Bhlp. ments of Boots to arrive. A low prices as follows:— >:.■■. ■: '^ Children's Elastio Boots, worth4s .. :.. 2 0 Ladies' Prunella Boota, worth 103 M • • £• g Do. do do. worth Bs.6d. .. 6.0 Do. Kid Elastio do. worth 9s .. ». 6 0 Do. do. do. worthll»od ■,-.. 8 0 Do. Kid Button do. worth 15s .. :.. 10 6 Do. House Boots worth 4s 6d .., 3. 0 Do. do. worth 6s 6d ... 4.6 Do. EvoninK Shoes worth 8s ott v. 6 o ALL OTHER GOODS EQUALLY CHEAP. THOMAS ELLISON, BOOTMAKER AND IMPORTER. TS. MEAD, • BUTCHER CITY MARKET, In thanking the pnblicf or theliberal patronage bestowed on him during the past 18 montks, begs to announce that he has entered into partnership with Mr R. Fowler, and that the business will in future be carried on under the name of Mead and Fowler. He takes the opportunity of assuring his numerous patrons and the publio generally that no efforts will be spared by the new firm to merit a continuanoe o? their patronage. The working expenses boing muoh lower than other houses in the trade, our prices are such aa will defy competition. • WANTED K. N OW N- That R. TUDEHOPE.PIumber, Wellesley street, always keeps in stock a splendid assort inent of Gasaliers, Gas Brackets, Pendants, and Gas Globes of newest designs; also, a good Btoek of Electric Bells and FitUnD. Water Pipes and Fittings, antiev'Jry requisite of the trade. } Liberal allowance madt to the trade, ■ k.



Sportlns TTVUNEDIN CUP. NOW OPEN, A. WELLESLEY'S CONSULTATION On the Dunedin Cup, to be run on Fob. 26, 1885, 800 Shares at '5s each, to bo divided as follows: First horse.. .. £701 Starters (divide).. £30 Second horse .. £301 Non-star tors (div.) £50 Third horßO .. £201 Applications for tickets by letter only, enclos ing two Btamps for reply and result, to A. WELLESLEY, Care of Chas. F. Andrews, Tobacconist, Wellesley Billiard Rooms, WeUesley-at, Auckland. N.B.—Tho drawings of A. Wblleslby's pre vious Consultations nave given every Batisfao tion to the public. ADAM BEDE'S CONSULTATION ON THE DUNEDIN CUP, 1885 4,000 HEMHERS AT TEN SIIILMNQS EACH. 110 PRIZES ! 110 PRIZES ! Divided as follows l Ist Horse .. ..£SOO ii 1 "2nd Horse.. ■.. SOO 10 Prizes at £20 ..£2OO 3rd Horse .. ..100 10 Prizes at £15 .. 150 Starters, divided. 200 50 Frizes at £6 .. 250 Non-starters, div. 300 ■ „«• —> • '-^offi-.v- \-m *m* "■-■■ ■ •'"* ADAM BEDE would particularly draw Sub scribers' attention to the fact that this Con sultation will be drawn as soon as full, in the presence of the Press and a Committee of Sub scribers. Early application of Shares should bo made by letter, enclosing Two Stamps, with exchangs on Cheques, or by Money Order, Bank Notes, or Drafts. Registered Letters or Telegrams will NOT on any account be received. If Bank Notes are sent, please use two en velopes, one sealed and placed inside the other. P.O. Orders preferred when procurable. It will greatly expedite business if An addressed envelope Is enolosed with application. Address— ADAM BEDE. Care of H, N. Abbott, Box No. 2, Post-offlce, Auckland. £5000. __$jSffi% £5000. T-\UNEDIN~CUP, 1885. WILL CLOSE FEBRUARY 24TH. TO BE BUN FEBRUARY 26TH, 1885. tr 10,000 MEMBERS AT 10s EACH. TEI 23S PRIZES. DUNEDW CUP w (k 40 Nominations. 196 Cash Awards, g 3Flrst £1200 2at £100 .. £2003 OSecond. 600 4at 80 .. 2003 Third 300 10 at 25 „ 2500 (divide 10 at 20 .. 200g g ab't £40 each) 280 40 at 10 .. 400_ QNon-starters 40 at 8 .. 82a 5 (div. ab't £20 90 at 5 .. isoq t™" 'J2is «i 9 H £2980 Each Ticket has Eight Chances, and can obtain a Prize in each of the Eight Drawings. Please send P.O. Orders when convenient, and two Btamps for replies. READ THIS I • Mr ABR4RAM having retired from the Busi ness, takes this opportunity of thanking the Public for past patronage, and respectfully re quests a continuance of that support for his successors, who will do their utmost to furnish their patrons with all necessary information. As a guarantee of their bona fides, investors can obtain Names and Addresses of the Three Principal Winners; Names and Addresses of Committee; and can also inspect Ada's Books at all times. ADA MANTUA Care of Lyons & Hart, Box 351, Post-offlce, Dunedin, £5,000. £5,000. 10.000 PROGRAMMES at 10s EACH. F T "aWal kM^ N-*■»- ON IHE DUNEDIN CUP. 40 HORSES and 115 NBW ZEALAND BONDS, Divided as follows— Ist Horse .. ..£I3OO N.Z. BONDS. 2nd Horse.. .. 700 sat £100 _ ..£SOO 3rd Horse.. .. 300 10 at £50 .. ..500 6thcrs(dividod).. 700 20 at£2o _i ..400 4Oat£lo .. .. 400 40at£5 - ..200 Total -- ..£3OOO Total .. ..£2OOO Total amount o Prizes..£s,ooo. Each Ticket has Six Chances, and can obtain a Prize in Each Drawing. . Will Close on or about 24th Februaiy, 1885. Please add stamps for reply and result tS" Remittances can be sent as follows :— 1. Cheques, P.O. Orders, or Bank Notes. 2. Make orossed cheques, with Is added for exchange, payable either to a No. or simply to bearer, as printed, but not to any particular person. If cheques or bank drafts are payable either to a particular person or to order, they will be returned to the sender. 3. P.O. Orders may be sent, but they must be made payable to Fidelity Company only, and not to any particular person. 4. Registered letters or telegrams cannot be replied to. .;■■•. Address only as below— . FBOELITY COMPANY, Car f Alfred A. Cameron's Box Ssl, Post-office. Dunedta. /GOVERNMENT LIFE INSURANCE. Bus On-ni PROVINCIAL BUILDINGS, Wellington. ffßl OHLY NXW ZEALAND Ufl OTFK* GOTKRNMENT SECURITY, MUTUAL INSURANCE, v LOWEST PREMIUMS, The Ordinary Branoh often an Insurance •( £1,200 at the premium oharged elM where for £1,000, equivalent to AN IMMEDIATE BONUg OV 4200 In addition to Full Participation In Proflttl WORKMAN'S INSURANCE Specially provided for In the INDUSTRIAL BRANCH. Policies Issued ntoii £5 Upwards, wrfli O. PARTICIPATION IN PROFITS. JH PREMIUMS PATABLB WEEKLY, For whioh a Collector will call. SPECIAL TABLES FOR CHILDREN. PoliOtes of £20 and upwards, after ThrM years, can be surrendered for Cash, « 1m • FreePolloy. • LIBERAL BEaULATIOHS, NOTJC-The Government not only Mmgt tnsuranoe within the roach of nearly every »»«, woman, and child in the community, but pro vides the description of policy and mod* otpagT ment beat raited to the requirements of eaofi. D. M. LUCKIK, OaamMSmml. THE COLONIAL. MUTUAL LIFE ASSURANCE (LIMITED). AUCKLAND OFFICES! 139, QUEEN-STREET. ■ ' ':• "■ DIRECTOR3J Auckland.—J.M. Shcra (Chairman), S. Thome George, F. J. Moss, M.H.11. DCNEDiN—E. J. Spence (Chairman). W. J. M. Larnach, C.M.G.. M.H.R.; Hon. George Mo- Lean, M.L.C.; Hon. Robert Stout, Premier. THE COLONIAL MUTUAL has added to aU the ordinary forms of Assurance SEVERAL DISTINCTIVE FEATURES, and is the only Colonial Life Office which issues TONTINE INVESTMENT POLICIES. The "Absolute" and "Modified" Tontine Policies of the Colonial Mutual secure advan tages not offered by any Foreign Company. Colonial Mutual Policies are INCONTEST ■ABLE FROM DATE OF ISSUE, being en tirely free from obnoxious conditions as to travelling, residence, occupation, mode ot life, ormannerofdeath. _ g ■ " SeoretaryforNawZaaland. ■\T ALLINDINB &~, COT, ' ECIIiAND-STBEBT, AUCKLAND, WHOLESALE FURNITURE MANUFACTURERS, Beg to inform Merchants, Shippers, Furniture Dealers, and the Trade that, having erectefl Machinery of the most modern description and labour-saving appliances, they are now prepared to manufacture all kinds of furniture in any quantity, And on the shortest notice. WOBKMANSmP AND MAXEIUAIi QOARANIBIB



Educational. MADAME LIBRI'S Preparatory School, Windmill Villa.Symonds-streot—Dutieß will bo resumed on Monday, February 2, Hours Of attendance, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. "\TEWTON GRAMMAR SCHOOL. -_LI Rev. Peter Mason, B.A.—School duties will be resumed on the 2nd of February. Draw ing by Mjpb Tye. Evening Tuition. MUSIC— Miss J. M. Bogie desires Elementary and Advanced Pupils for Tuition in Music. Rosidenoe—O'Neill-street, Poneonby. Terms and references on applica tion; MOUNT EDEN SEMINARY, EDEN VALE ROAD.-The Misses Hewitson will Ro-open their Establishment on MONDAY, February 2nd. Terms commence February 2. May 18, and September 9. V^IOLIN AND VIOLA. A NEW VIOLIN CLASS for semi-advanced Players, on FRIDAY EVENINGS, from seven to eight, commencing January 30th. A VIOLA CLASS on WEDNESDAY EVENINGS, from seven to eight, commencing February 4th. Terms: 30s a Quarter In advance. All appli cations to bo sent in before the Ist ot Fobruary. MR MARTIN SWALLOW, Professor of Music, 100, Grey-street GL E N S ID E f UPPER SYMONDS-STREET. MRS GLOVER will resume the duties of her Boarding and Day School on February 2nd, in St Sepulchre's School-room, which she has engaged till her premises adjoining her former residence are ready. She has also rented the house lately occupied by Mrs Ansley, near St. Sepulohre'g Church, where she will be ready to transact school business on and after January 87th.:froml0tillI2a.m. j . • ; - .; ■ ; Hbbh ScnMiTT's Classes will be resumed, and will include Harmony and Thorough Bass. OIL AND WATER-COLOUR PAINT ING. Mr BALL has recommenced giving Lessons In the above Arts. Terms of Mr Leech, or of Mr Ball, Mount Roskill Road. MRS CLAYTON'S BOARDING AND DAY SCHOOL. St. George's Bay Road, Pabnkix. First Term: February 2, 1885. TRAINING COLLEGE, WELLESLEY-STREET. EVENING CLASSBS. Engineering and Architecture, Drawing, Steam Engine and Applied Mechanics. Commencing TUESDAY, FEB. 3, 7 P.M. TEACHER-WALTER T. ROBINSON. "Board of Education"—First-class Honours Science and Art Department London. MRS. WOOLLEY, Teacher of Music, will resume Lessons on MONDAY, 2nd February, 1885. Karangahape Road (turn by Prime, ironmonger). __, MR F. B. WOOD HA M, Teacher op the . PIANOFORTE AND HARMONIUM. Address care of Mr A. Eady, Auckland Muslo Warehouse, Queen-street. MR MARTIN SWALLOW, PROFESSOR OF MUSIC, 100. Grby-btbekt. Terms: The Quarter of 12 Lessons paid in advance. ihouraweek 3 Guineas |-hour a week ....* Guineas Ihouraweek 5 Guineas Single Lessons - One Guinea Each. EDUCATIONAL HOME for Young Children, Russell-street, Paraell. Board ing and Day School, conducted by the Misses Rogers. Duties resumed February. 2nd. References to parents of pupils. "H/TISS J. O'HANLON, Artiste in every _!tJL kind of Artlstio Work. Termsfor Pupils, including Materials': Wax Flowers (por lesson), 2s 6d: Fruit do;. 2s 6d: Imperial Marble Work do., 2s 6d; Leather Work do., 2s 6d; Metalican Lustre Painting do., 2s 6d. Not Inoluding Materials: Lace Honiton (Point and Roman), Silk Embroidery (plain and raised), Crewel Work, Papor Flowers, Braiding, Beading, Raised Wool Work. Seed Work, Shell Work, Applique, &cJ, each Is 6d per lesson. MissO'Han lon is prepared to exeoute any orderSjPrompuy and satisfactorily.—Addresß COOMBES'S AR CADE, Queen-street. Board and Residence. BOARD AND RESIDENCE.—Mona View, Karansahape Road, between Qucon- PRIVATE Board and Residence, three doors below Baptist Chapel, Chapel stroet; terms 17s per week. rN OVERNOR BROWNE HOTEL, \JC HOBSON-STREET. Board and Lodging 1 - ■_ - 90s per Week ■Single Room _ .. .. .. - 26s per Week W-.JB LLES LE V HOUSE (3 doors from Hobsonntreet), Wellesley street West, Auckland, New Zealand. BOARD AND RESIDENCE. A Good Table kept, lofty and well-ventilated Bedrooms, Plunge and Shower Baths, and ovary convenience to ensure the comfort at boarders and visitors. Terms.« per week. ■ • M. MASON. Proprietress Aquatics. T)AY OF ISLANDS REGATTA. TO BE HELD AT RUSSELL, ON WEDNESDAY, FEB. th, 1885. President: Richard Hobbsi Esq., M.H.K, Vice-president: T. P. Moody, Esq. Starter: Mr Henry Cook. • ;" - Judge: Mr J. H. Greenway. v Committee : Mr J. Priar, Mr L. C. Goffe, Mr J. H. Harris, Mr H. Stephenson, Mr J. Duncan, Mr H. Cook. Mr G. Mountain. Mr O. Horsley, Mr H. Lane. Mr J. Gibba, Meta Te Tai. lhaku Ye Tal (M.H.R.), Haika, Pene Taul, Tane Hara tua, Hare Te Heihei, PROGRAMME: 1. OPEN SAILING BOATS, not exceeding 25ft keel—lst Prize, £6; 2nd, £3; entrance, 15s. 2. OUTRIGGER RACK (souUinßl-Prize, filO; entrance, 20a. ' ■ : 8. OPEN SAILING BOATS, not exceeding 13ft keel nor 4ft 3in beam : no flns or centre boards allowed-lst Prize, £5; 2nd, £2; entrance, 10s. I. OPEN SAILING BOATS, not exceeding 20ft keel—lst Prize, Members' Silver Cup and £8; 2nd, £5; entrance, 15s. 5. SKIFF RACE, not exceeding 20ft keel: 2 oars' and coxswain; no outriggers allowed— Ist Prize, «4; 2nd, 30s; entrance, Ts Bd. Ksi 6. BONA FIDE DECKED BOATS, not ex ceeding 7 tons-lst Prize, £4 ; 2nd, £2. En trance, lCs. 7. BONA FIDE WHALEBOATS, paddled by paddles, steered by steor oar—lst Prize, £6 ; 2nd, £3. Entrance, 10s. 8. SCULLING DINGY RACE for Dingles not exceeding 12tt keel, to be puUed^by Boys not exceeding 16 years—lst Prize, £2 ; 2nd, £1. Kntranoe,6s. ■ ■/ j i • I P. SAHjING WHALEBOATS. crew not toex . oeedlOmen, no other, ballast allowed—lst Prize. £5; 2nd, Si. Entrance, 10s. 10. OPEN SAILING BOATS, not exceeding 18ft keel-lst Prize, Mr J. Deery's Cup and £6; 2nd, £4; entrance, 12s 6d. 11. MAORI CANOE RACE, for canoes oapablo of holding not less than 15 men and not more than 20-lst Prize. £10; 2nd, £3; 3rd, £2. Four canoes to enter and stait or no 3rd 'prize will rbe given." Amount collected by Native Committee to be divided pro rata. . 12 BONA FIDE WHALEBOATS, pulling 5 oars and steer oar, not less than sft Sin beam, and not to exceed 31ft overall—lst Prize, £0; 2nd, £2; entrance, 10s. ' - 13. FORBOATSPULLING2-PAIRPADDLEB AND COXSWAIN; !not lessr than 4ft 6in beam, not exceeding 18ft keel-lst Prize £3103; 2nd. £110s; entranco, 75.6 d. 14. DUCK HUNT PRIZE. Collection to be made on board Flag Ship. RULES. The timo allowod for the four Open Boat Races to bo 15 seconds per foot, and 71 seconds per half foot for the races. For Decked Boats not exceeding 7 tons, 20 seconds por ton for the race. Any boat bolow 3 tons measurement competing in this race shaU be deemed a 3 ton boat, and shall not uavo time allowance below that measurement. Boats mußtbe entered in names of bonafide owners, who mustbe subscribers to the Regatta Fund of an amount not less than entrance fee. Three boate to enter and start or no race. All protests to be accompanied by a fee of 10s 6d, whioh, if protest is not sustained, will be foPoßtentrles, 7s 6d. All entries must be made with the undersigned by the th Februaiy, 18Sn aall 0 matters not referred to hereto, the Regulations of the Bay' Of Islands Regatta Committee will 1-e^grgt*^ HIIBHSTILLH MMBIIII COMPANY. Birrt, Medium, and Beoona-olaBS BuUding KFtoorin(?. Lining, «nd oftet DreeaeO TUnbe*.



Amusements. MISS GENEVIEVE WARD.— MISS GENEVDWE WARD, MR W. H. VEBNON, and a speoially-Beleoted Com pany, will make their first appearance in Auck land at ABBOTT'S OPERA HOUSE on MONDAY NEXT, February TJnd,ln the great play, " FORGET-ME-NOT," performed by Miß9 Ward over 900 times in England, America, and fndift. Fu'l oast of characters, new scenery, ana appointments. Miss Ward's costumos are from, worth's, of Paris. Special Inducement Vo Patrons of the Theatre during Miss Wards Season: All Tickets that are purchased this week can bo obtained at the usual prices, viz, Is, 2s 6d, Is; but Tickets purchased next week, or at the doors, will be ohargeti for at an ad. vance, viz., ss, 3s, Is. The Season is limited to 23 nights, and during that time Miss Ward will produce several New Pieoes, including "Forgot; Me-Not," "The Queen's Favourite," "Mammon," " Rachel,"" Nance Oldfleld," " Scraps of Paper," &C &c. Box Plan open at Lennox"a. where seats may be secured for any night during the season. - Signor Agratl, Business Manager; Llddy, Agent. . /GENEVIEVE : W A S D,' SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT.-The BOX Plan will be opon at Abbott's Hotel Office TO MORROW (Saturday), from 2 till 10 p.m., where Seats may be booked and tickets for Stalls and Pit purchased at the usual prices.. "D ATIONALISTIC ASSOCIATION. THE FIRST ANNIVERSARY of this Society will be held in the Lorne-etreet Hall THIS (FRIDAY) EVENING, the 30th JanJ vary. Addresses will be delivered by Drs. H. P. Hughes, J. L. York, Mr Ellis, and other gentlemen. The proceedings will be .varied with musical selections by several ladies and gentlemen. ' ' ' ' , Doora open at 7.30, chair to be taken at 8. Tickets. Is each, to be hadVfrpm Mr Brio Craig. Princes street; Mr W. C. Dennes, and A". Campbell, Queen-street; and at the door. Tendera DUBLIC WOEKS^ NEW, ZEALAND. TAKAKA CART, BRJDoft ;AND APPROACHES CONTRACT. , COtTNTE OP OOLLINGw'oOt). Written Tenders will be received at this Office until Noon of Saturday, the 31st January, 1881 for the above Contraot They are to be marked on the outside," Tender for Takaka Cart Bridge and Approaches Contract," and addressed to the Hon. the Minister for Public Works, Wellington. Telegraphio tenders, similarly addressed and marked, will be received if presented at any Telegraph Office by Noon of the same date, pro vided that written tenders are lodged at any District or Resident Engineer's Office by the same hour. Drawings, Specifications, and General Conditions may be seen" at this Office and at the Public Works Offices, at Nelson. Auokland, Chrlßtohuroh, and! Dnaedin. Tko lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. By command, ■ ' ,'*:' . .' . . JOHN BLACKETT, Eng»ieer-ln-CMei Publio Works Office, ■•.■;:• " Wellington. December 22,18&1. •VTEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. NORTH iSLAND~MAIN TRUNK RAILWAY; f 78,000 SLEEPERS CONTRACT. Written tenders will be received'at this offlpe until NOON of FRIDAY, 13th February, 1885, for the above Contract .They are to be marked on the outside "Tender for 76,000 Sleepers Con r :. traot," and addressed totheHpn. the Minister for Publio Works. Wellington. Telegraphio tenders similarly addressed arid marked will be reoeived if presented-at any Telegraph Offioe by NOON, of the same date, provided that .;■ written tenders are lodged at any District or Resident Engineer's offloe by the same hour. Specifications and general conditions may be » seen at this Offloe and the Publio Wbrks Offices at Auckland and Hamilton ;:s.lso at the Post Offices at Grahamßtown. Te Arbha, Cambridge, DargavilleandCoromandeLv: r ■• * The .lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. r . ■'.. .•..-.,( . , ByOOmInBna>JOHNBLACKETT. ; . Engineer-in-Chiof. ', Public Works Offioe, ; :. ••: i Wellington, 12th January, 1885.; _ mo b v I, l,;D;:;e r s. • Tenders will be reoeived ; untif. noon ol -~':' SATURDAY, February 7, for the Erection and .C^mpjetion^ofj^Wegleyan; Church at Dovon -puit, "'^•"■gg^gpp jbaTBTLM V73jchlteot.~~~~tt m O CARPEN TER S. "Tenders are invited until noon of SATUR DAY, the 31st inst, for the Erection of a Cottage atMelroSe' N°»AND MITCHELL, " ■■ :., .:: - ■■■■:■ Architect*. . ■;< 252, Queen-street. ■ >-. •: • mo CI AR P E NVT.'E R S. Tenders aro Invited until Noon of SATUK- . DAY, 31st, for New Wing to House In Graf ton Road. Plans at offioe of F. W. Grey, Arohlteot, V*'*™™*™*-- .„■ A.H.FLINTOFT. THI XTENSION OF -1 EN £ DERS. Tenders will be receivearuntil,HATUßD JIY. 31st January Instant, at -noon, for; the Ereotton and Completion of a Villa Residence, View , Road, Mount Eden. The lowest Or! any tender not necessarily accepted... ■ -, ( "~;. Plans and Bpeoiflcations at the office ot W. L. MITCHBLIi, , . Coombes's Arcade, Queen-street O ENQINEEBS AN» BOILER ..;;:.' V'^ffiV,, "'■ Tenders are Invited for the Construction of Marine Boiler, Which are to be .sent in to the office of the undersigned, 23, PaJmoraton Build ings, not later than twelve coon on SATUR DAY, 31st instant ::•? -: t-i ' "'. If <"T* ~ - fi The lowest or any • tender .not necessarily y!o6pt^ ..Vlodder. DEVONPORT WHAItF/ HOUSE, LAND, and COMMISSION AGENTS, GKOCERS, GEAIN, COAL, and FIREWOOD DEALERS. V • CARTAGE CONTIUOTORH, BUILDERS 1 MATEBIAIi, POSTfli jtAgfl, ttAgffOß, BBINOLES, AND SANITARY PlPKfi. ceo., fto. : so. ' PROPBJETOR3 OF DKVONPORT BBIOft ■ ; .. YARD AND B.OOBIA PIT. P'V %£ IC N O TIFIC ATI OK, ■~*. - - .' , ..' e'-f.T- . ■. '■'■|;'r: Orown Lands Office,' . , - Auckland, January^, 188 ft. Itis hereby notified that the Tolls leviable at the Newmarket Gate, and at the Remuera Chain Bar, for the twelve calendar months commencing on 9th February. 1885, .will be of- fered for sale by Publio Auction at this office on FRIDAY^ the 6th day of February next atß o'clocknocn. D^^ Commißsioner, of Grown Lands. , NoTB.-CondiUonß of salottiay bo.Beenat this 'Office. • • *'' *' ** "^ -' i' ' - ."-■■■■ .■ T) IJ B LIC NOTIF ICA T lON. BALE OP BLOCK HOUSE, OTAHUBU. - ' ~ Crown Lands Offioe,. ,-. ; ! . Auckland, 21st Jaftuary, 1885. , ■:« I hereby notify that the Go vemrnoht Build in ga known aa "The Block House."rttnatedon the Canal Reserve at Otahuhu, wUI, on MONDAY, ■ the 2nd day of February next, be Sold, by Publio Auction, at the Crown Lands Qffloe, Auckland, 4 at tho hour of 12 o'clock noon. £ _,_^ E Commissioner for Crown Lands. Noib.—The buildings comprise about B,OOMt. of Kauri Timber and about 210 six-feet sheets of Galvanized Iron. One month will be allowed for removal. : ■ riOKB. COED.'.,,'. '*jt?OKB. THE AUCKLAND GAS COMPANY LTD.) (nvite Orders for GA S COKE. Dellvosefi within 1 mile of the Works, for Cash; longei iiatancea at proportionate rates:— Sample Sacks of three butihels Is SI FiveSaoks ..,.' .. .- ."•• '%' '~' *8* Eleven Sacks, or half ton : ,.. ■ "••';11* 6d '■::.: Twenty-two Sacks, or one ton ."■ 1 22b 6d trom NewoasUe •oals, being free Mm stont und clinker in a. remwcable degree, glvea • RKDC4BLK FIRE, ' ii CLBARER & HOTTER THAN COAJU 1 ,■ LIGHTS READILY, and ~ ) .. ': • MAKSS NO BMOKH, . -| ' f GOOD FIRB JS 19 MINUTOB. I i' 9|flOßl FORT-STRBBnPi I