The Auckland Evening Star.

VOL. XXVI.-N,,. 199.

AUCKLAND, N.Z., SATURDAY, AUGUST 20, 1885.

PRICE—ONE PENNY



Shipping, . ...„.,. TTNION STEAMSHII r V-. * vJ COMPANY OF NEW ~" ~ 'i.b- r& ZEALAND (LIMITKD). I;.. > 'W>i ?, TIME TABLE.-Skit. .(lit TAKANAKI, NKLSON. PICTON, WEL UNiV'i'ON. LYTTKLTON, AND WEST COAST VOKI'H (front Manukuti). ~_Z_ZZc7. | ftito of Sailing. j \g*__* pSmTiS I tues-. 1.10 a.m. | 8.10 a.m. hlwka _[ Tuesday, S. Sam. IT. 1,. a.m. g.An6_SBOTNW7NAI,II,'ItrWELLIN(}TON, IYTTKLTON, AND PORT CHALMKRS (frotu Auckland). _ rotomahana I Thurs.. 3 noon I JUNAroOKI I Thurs.. 10, noon __ I - " FOR MKLBOURNHI (Via_Blus,*')._ " JStoMaTiaNa I Tliura., 3. noon i _ MANAFOUia I Thmv. lo._noon | — _ FOR RUSSELL. i Jl°n '' A_.K; 3I _.5 P_E_J________ —FOR GISBORN_'.' NAPIER, AND WELLINCTON. S^l JTTieaJ.op.m. |_ -^ FOR SUVA AND LKVUKA. I Monu, 21,5 p.m. | Z "FOlt" QREYMOUf H. tJHAP I Wed., 2, noon I - "Cargo muat bo booked and alongside TWO HOURS before advert land tiim ot departure. Pa_3in?o Tickets must bo taken at the Com- P COLONIAL EXTIIBITION.-Speolal Tickots to Wellington will b. laaued at Single Fares for Itou-le Journey, available for 28 dayß. Auckland Branch, corner of Quoon aud Cußtonia-Btreet-^ _ Zr*. /-VRIENT LINE. fl_?r_fj£^_» I'ndßr contract with tho Now \___yA^33_2r ■<r'oll''l Wfl'ta Government for i«i_»ia*a"* tho conveyance of Malls. The following Steamship;! belonging to the Oriental Co. and the Paeiflo Co. will leave SYDNKY and MELBOURNE on tho under mentioned datea .'or LONDON, via ADELAIDE, DIEOO, OARCIA (at itoanior'a option), SUEZ MiNAi_IiR.H-__ __ j From From BUi_ier. | sydnoy, I Melbourne. finrevT , I August 20 | Sopttmbor 1 BS»ih. Sept. 12 I Sept,lß o ORiTA Sept. 26 |Ootobor2 JOH.VKLDBtt Oetjb.r 10 October 16 Acst_a_ I October 21 | October 30 Aad fortnightly thereafter. Through fares to London. £22 'o £75. Passengers sccuro ennclal advantagea by booking thro.gh from N-iw Zealand. Second tlafls paafeugora by Orient staautor aro provided wlthaaloou pasaHgea to Sydney or Melbourne. PASSAGES FRI >M LONDON.-Special facill lias afforded for brln-'lng out Kriendn and Rela ava^bypre-payniento! the passago money here, SPKCIAL RETURN TICKETS, available 101 U months, issued at tho following rates :— First Saloon *Sll7 Second Saloon 77 PARCELS BOOKED THROUGH to lONDON itßedu.ed Rates. Forfurtlu-r inivtleula:-?, npnlv to UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND (Limited), Agenta in New Zealand. "^jTZ qTEAM TO LONDON TO^^^PENINSULAR & (iR.'ENTAL $&Zls^ STEAM NAVIGATION FOR LONDON DIRKC? ' (Via Bombay), Bt^uner. ) 9 fe 11_™™ ~ ~~ I M-'&r ! 1885". VALETTA Sept.. Bopt 8 TiliMKa Sent, id | Sept. 22 TASMAHIA Oct. 2 Octobers Clydh Oct. 16 | October 21 And thenceforward every alternate wool.. Passeogerß and cargo booked to London, Mar seilles, Italy. Egypt, India, China, and Japan at moderate rates. Return Tickets ia3ued both to firat and second e'ass passengers at especially low rates. Cheap reserved accommodation can bo obtained in this Compaii) _ vessels. Passengerß bcoked at Auckland at eamo rates as Sydney or Melbourne For all particular apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO , 1?, Qucen-atrect, Auck'and. Agents. I "VTORTHEiIN STEAM \ X -__ J - IS BHTP CO. (LIMITED). i.S/y\N S\ timk Table.—August. ! '/ ra iKi-J^/s_ (Weather and other Cironm- I u«fi stances Permitting). I FROM QUEEN-STREET I' WHARF. TO THE HOT L4KES, TERRACES, AND GEYSERS (VIA TAURANGA). THE QUICKEST, CHEAPEST, AM) EASIiiBT HOCTK. Ton-fat. oan avoid the tedious and rough orerlaod journey by biting passage in the Vortiern Steamship Company's new and faßt steamers Clansman and Wellington, which Lave Auckland a'tsrnatelv every Monday c.nd -Irorsday,at7p.n .arriving at Tauranga at 6 o'clock on tho following morning, when a Coach under mall contrast leaveß immediately tfter breakfast foi tho Hot Laitest. Return thi'Oitgh fara by steamer and coach. FOUR POUNDS. SOB TAURANGA AND BAY OF PLENTY PORT 3, BTBAMEE. 1 DATE OS- SAIUNQ. Wcll-igton | Monday, 31, 5 p.m. ~~ Connecte at Tauranga for Opotlki Donslas and Bay ff (ler.ty Porta every ___^ Tuesday. Fob Kosbell, Whanoauoa, and Mongonui. Wo'l ngton ! Monday, 31. 7 p.m. _ roa'GnKAT BAntUKR, Tryi'l-KNa. Pout Fitz- UOY, AND WnANOAPAKAPARA Arg)do " "i KT._y"Sa"tti.dai\ 8 a.n..' FOR WHAK3AKEI. WnANGABKI HEADS, AND MAN3APAI. Qlenelg _ | Every _nead_ay, _ p.m. fon "WHANOAitii. Wfl INOAKEI HaiDS, AND Parua Hay. _____g [Every FrTdayTß p.m. For Mercury Bay and Tairua. Argrte "2 I Monday, 31, 7 p.m. •FaoM Whahoarki to Auckland (From Railway Wharf). Glc_el g___ | Mondny, 31,12 noon "From manUKao. ~ For Waitara and New Plymouth. , Gairtochjas per advertisement). Cargo must be booked" and alongside the vp.'ael by 4 p.m. prompt. None will bo rocelved after that hour. Passage Tickets mn.t be taken at tho Com pajy'B Offlce. G7. tineen-stroat. Auckland. J_VJL "WOP. NEW PLYMOUTH ilfWSsSB^ JC (BREAKWATKK). raTmKvs The line 9b. OAIRLOi :H will ____Ssjko__: leavo tho Onehunga Wharf as abovo (weather and other cir cumstance, permitting), on MOSDIY, August 3'st, at 1 p.m. Tho passenger accommodation-is unsurpassed.—Northern Steam.hip Company, 07, Queen-Btreet; or, A. Barnes, Onehunga. »TkJL QTEAM TO THAMES, WB«O^V9TEAtn.R_ "for^ STIRLING- Ji____M_Z OllTli. OHINEMURI, WAl- TT^*""™*? TEKAURI, WAIHI. and TK AROHA GOLDFIELDS, MORRINSVILLE. VAITOA PLAINS, AND GRANT AND FOSTER'S SETTLEMENT. TJ\..: fAi'.L". _.&. ROTOMAHANA, P._; ENTERPRISE No. _, FROM AUCKLAND. AtJOOST. I ItOTOMABAKA. I ESTBItPnIHK. Saturday 2!) i"_. gQ afternoon --- J«onday 311 1.30 afternoon I 12 miduight Tncs., Sept. 11 5 afternoon | — Wed. 2| _ |5 afternoon Pure- ;: | _ morning I - "Iday 1| _ | _ afternoon Saturday _5| 0.30 mor. ing | _________ I FROM THAMES. " '_ AoqusT ; __|_ Rotomahana. fiCn "e ttrhi__^ Baturday 2!l | 8 morning I 0 evonliig Monday 31 19 morning I - Ijej., Sept. 11 933 morning I 12 r.oon Wed. 2l.lnio_r.i-g* | - Thurs. 31 _ j 11 morning trtday .11 afternoon I - _*™rday_s_3^q_aftcrnoon _ J safternoon No cargo roooivod for "Rotomahana witl..n aall-an-honr ot advertised timo of leavius. m_v re?Ponßlhle for Shipping. Carrying, or Dlßoharglag Live Stoafe. - (VAC). m.ASHR. Aganl v^i QS. VIVID UraffiQ^^AUCKLAND, RIVERHEa U. AND WADE. AUCUST. u _ . From Auckland. From Ttivorhcad. Monday .. 3.30 p.m. a.m. i".e,sday .. 3.30 p.m. 8 a.m. £" da? .. 3.30 p.m. 8 a.m. Saturday .. i p. TOi g a . m , & i p ._u. All parcels prepaid. Itr i ?or w ade. From V/ado. wed., Sept. 2, 7 p.m. | Thursday. 3, 12 coon l i li eri'„Sataxday. Kxeur. ion to Riverhoad at ip.m Fare, 2s return. lowing dene. 3 H. BURNINOIIAM, Agent. jo\4_ TmiRST SHIP FOR »K2_«Ssv Jt) LONDON. "^^^ The AAI Clipper Ship CRUSADE R, JOStots register Captain Win. So.lland, is now S.pS,a"d nayingthagro ttr part nf hirci.go V .7 ''P^xcl, wiil m.et with iiuicU de patch. ror freight or pasi-ag,, apply to '■ CRUK.K,HA;-K & CO.. Agents. ", Queen-, treet, Auckland, —_____?t July, Itßs. A/J- "f^OR POUT ALBERT, 4_Ws3^ KAIPARA. on aiu . .SI K»xt, l.ucing Curgo upju <>!•• Albert Wharf at 12. Ii t per ton. COUPLANP S; 0., Agents.



_*?rjIHE NEW ZEA ' tf-'ivf z^f I LAND smmNa c°m ('** j I, t j|| PANY'S ROYAL MAIL i 0 UNK 0F STUMERS K___i^* \i ' undor Contlact with the Ifl Now Zealand Governmont) Will bo despatched with Her Majesty's Malls as undor for LONDON, yia Rl° de Janeiro and Madeira l- Steamers. Tona^^ofJ^"^ ---i-ftSSS:;: ,df«H aS Tonqariro... ■i'ib'. Ab may s?Pv' „„ AOKANOI... '3 boar.Z "otoo°r 25 Rimutaka......" tSaj ranged g£.£ . _J i And thenceforward every fourth Sunday, l lie abovo are all newsteamers, built specially Tor the trado, and commanded by mon of great experience. Tho length of the passago by tho Company's steamers avoragea under _0 dayß. Passage monoy: Saloon, from BO guineas upwards; second cabin, .0 guineas; stoorago from IS guineas. For freighter passago apply to THE HEAD OFFICES, CHRISTCRURCH, Or to tho Branches and Agents of the Company throughout tho Colony. ,£KX nnHE EASTERJSJ AND I^^^^^. AUSTRALIAN STEAMSHIP ■£™sfr'aiffiw COMPANY (LIMITED). LINE OF STEAMERS FROM SYDNEY TO CHINA AND EASTERN PORTS. The Steamers of this Line (all of which are of the highest class) leave Sydney regularly every four weeks. For all pariicnlara. apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agents. Quoon streot, Auokla"^ ,-QyJL QHAW, SAVILL, AND Tf Ztlv_> ALBION COMPANY __' '■'■ __L____t m __________ (Limited). MONTHLY LINK OF FAST PASSENGEK STEAMERS BETWEEN ALL PORTS OS NEW S.KALAND AND LONDON. Tho following powerful now stool-built Sto.imors are appointed to leavo for LONDON DIRECT as follows:— (Final port as arranged.) Lfc'Lg Steamer. |_g.|ie | Commander. D%_^° i j Talnnl .. J5200 3500 B. J. Barlow j August 22 _ , | I ' Lyttelton Done .. 17-_:!000|J. W. Jenninga Soptember l!l ! i Wellington Arawa ... V-OOUoGO! J. Stuart October 2. ! i I i Ionli? ..11753,3000,J. Cameron |Novem_or_l 'the Arawa and Tainui aro new steamers ot tno latent ri.'sign.. The First-class Passenger Accommodation is in a citadel saloon on tho main ileek nnmlahlp., ami th. nl'.'i'iiing bortha are of extra large size. Iho S: .eimd-c'a. b Aecomniodntijii 'in viry BU;,erior. anil la . ituatcd uniior tho poop deck. Steovajio Passci gera will have moat excellent and roomy accommodation in the between decks. Tho White Star steamers lo.lc, Doric, nnd Co, tic will he conducted by the managers of that line, who have mado their foivieo the most comfortable ai.il popular i>*Unt. An experienced Surg, on will accompany oach steamer. AH the steamers above-namo- will be fitted with the Electric Light. The Homeward route will bo v'a Rio De Jt.iito and tho time occupied should not exeo il 10 days. Pus. ag_-inb:ioj-: — Saloon, from GO rulocbh u.uvuida; Sjecoml Cabin, -W guineas; Steerage, from I-- to _J i_-n ura.. The above will be Biipplomented by thofollow i;g and othor first data SAILING SHIPS. NShip° f || Class. |commander.!a_! _ ; j Crusador ..1038 100 Al ; W.Scotland ! Sept. The Umtor.vned are empower' d to grant. pa. Bilges from London to New Zealand, pay ment for which h.aa bieu guaranteed in tho aolony :— L. I). NATHAN & CO. CRUICKSHANK & CO. A. TTKVI'Htelt. a v I\7AIUKU AND ONE .dJS>3S_ TT HUNG A STEAM TsPfiSanG^^NAVIGATION CO. (Limited). TIMK-TABLK-S.S. MANUKAU. SEI'TKMUEU. Leavo Onehunga. Leavo Waiuku. 31—Mou_..j. U..';o a.m. 31— Monday, 1.30 cm 2— wed., 11 a.m. 2—Wednesday. 3 p.m 3—Thurs ay, 12 noon 3—Thursday, i p.m. I—Friday, 3 run. s—Saturday, 7 a.vi. 7-Monday, _ n.m B—Tuesday, 0.(5 a.m. B—Tuesday,s n n- 0-Wed., 10.30 apt. 10-Thur.-flay, . .-i.'m. I"—Tlmrcliy, II a m. 12—''aturday, 830 a.m. 12-r:atv,rday, 12.30 p.m. 11-Monilay. 930 a.m. it-Monday, 1.30 p.m. 16-Wnl , 11 A m 16—Wednotday, 3 p.m. I.— Thursday. 12 noon 17—Thunday, 1 p.m. IS-Friday,2p.ni. 19-Saturday, 6 30 a.m. 21—Monday, 5 p.m. 22—Tuesday, Mo P.m. 22—Tuesday, 5 p m. 23-Wed . 0 30 a.m. 21-Thur_day, 7 a.m. 21—Thursday, 11 a.m. 2u-Saturday, 7.30 a.m. 20 -Saturday, 11.30 a.m. 2. -Monday, 8.30 a.m. 2S~_lonr!ii.v, 12.30 p.m. 30-Will . 10 a.m. 30—Wednesday, 2 p.m. W> alitor and oilier cir. umutancea permitting. All fral.htß payable before delh,'..r> of gooda. J. BARR BROWN. Managing Director, O S. COROMANDEL. SCOTT, MASTER. •___e__a___i TIMH ; tarl£ Leavoa Auckland : Loavos Coromandel t August. Auciist. leather and othor circumstances permitting. Not responsible in Bhipping, carrying, or dis charging livo stock. No Cargo received without Stepping Noto. aud within half-an-hour of advortlsod time of departure. _U Parcels maat be prepaid on Roard. A. R. H. aWINDLEY; Manager. ->3^k JSe S, WAI * A B"i, '^^^^^^il? tons register, 420 h.p., will ™*3*«sSisw2S* dospatched to WHANGAREI, WHANGAREI HEADS, MANGAPAI, AND PARUA BAY, as follow — TIME TABLE FQR AUGUST. FlJOt- WiIAKGABKI I T4onday, Slat 10a.m. Fko.m Auckland : Leavoa CJueon-street Wharf ovory Tuesday and Friday, ac 8 p.m. Cargo recolved at Quecn-atroot Wha?.' until A COACII moots tho Steamer at Marsden Point, and runß to Walpu. Cai KO.-For Whangarei Heads. Mangapai, and Parua Bay Fkkiout Pavablk on Dkli- All delivorles v/ 111 bo made on tho wharf or othor usual landing placo at rlak of Consignee. Tlckot may ho obtained at the Offlce or on KAMO COLLIERY COMPANY (LIMITED). Quoon-trcot. opposite Firth'a Mill. y OMAN'S ■pi RIB_J D. THOUSANDS USE THEM. NONE SHOULD BE WITHOUT THEM MRS DR. STUART'S FAMOUS FEMALE REMEDIES. rpilE T ADIES' 'TONIC 1 3s and 4s fld por Thlß excollont Tonic onriches and purities the blood Improves the appetite, reateroa colour, tone and vitality, thereby removing headache, d.-'-i'ity ncrvousr.iaa. wnakness. and tho de prtw-iu&. fiom which so many females B.ffor. T HK L ADIES' QALENDAR (,____.) piLLS j 2b 8d and 4a Ud por Those Pills are justly esteemed for their great value in preventing discomfort. Buffering, and Inoontrounce, and for periodical uso are the mo9t ro'.iaole and prompt medicine over brought to woman's aid. rpaM SADIES' piLLS, Is Gl per b~x. For tho lelinf and prevention of headache, bi.i-iusness, giddinoss. constlpaiion, liver oom. ~'ainta, indigestion, pains in tho cheat, back, and aides, fee. : Retail Agents, Auckland— T. CRAWFORD, Ch.mist. Newton P. GILBERT, Chemist, Queen-streot And all Ch ni'^'s nnd Druggists. Sole Wholesale A^uuta tor New Zealand— THE KEMPTHORNE «- PROSSER DRUG COMPANY.



FISHER & CO., WHOLESALE, SHAPING, AND I FAMILY BUTCHERS. HSTADURUICB 18131. By Special Appointment to Hia Excellency the Governor, Sir W. F. Jervois; Ilia Exculloncy Sir James Fergusaon : and H.K.H. tho Duko of Edinburgh; also, Koaha Butchers to tho Jews. QU»KN-_TRKET, AUCKLAND, N.Z. Families waited on in Town or Suburbs. POULTRY of all kinds DRESSED to ORDER. Doalora in Gamo. Homo-curod Hntns and Bacon. Corned Beef In Largo Quantity. Importers of Sausage Casings. Tho Trado Supplied. N.B.—Calvos' Rennets. WARNOCK BROTHERS, Established 1862.] SOAP AND CANDLE MANUFACTURERS, COX'S CREEK, AUCKLAND, Manufacturers of tho Calibrated Extract of Soap, Disinfectant Powdors, First Prico Yellow, Blue Mottled, Double Crown, Economic, and Household, Carbolic, and other Medicinal and Toilot Soaps.mado from tho purest of Tallows, Sco, Offloee- DURHAM-STREET, Auokland. N.8.-fiau Purnhasora Of Taliow. Woo m.upßKuia. and Hon.' mHAMES CARRIAGE AND DRAY J. FACTORY. JAMES MACKIE, Pkopkietor, VICTOrUA-STREKT KAST, AUCKLAND. Repairs of every description in Wood and Iron neatly executed on the shortest notice. Springs made and repaired. Always on Hand—A largo quantity of Lamps, also Ironbark Shafts and Spokes, Hed Gum Felloes, and Hobart Town Hardwood. N.U.—Country Orders punctually attended to. "olemtn-no No. 30.. TCT DWA R D pAI.S 0N S, BREAD MANUFACTURER By Maciunert, BYMONDS-STRE- T. "]tf" 0 W V»UBLISHBD, " THE HISTORY OF THE MAORIS " From the year 1820 to the Signing of the Treaty of Waitangl In 1810), By T. W. GUDGEON, Author of Tho Reminiscences of the War in Now Zealand." PRICK _ TEN SHILLINGS On" Sai.k at all Booksellers m U R K. I S H B A T H |S, *- UPPER QUEEN-STREET, Noar tho Queen's Hotel. Thlß well-ventilated oatabllr.hmcnt Is Open Daily from . a.m. to 6 p.m., and on Thursdays and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tlioso Hatha avo highly recommended by tho medical faculty. Baths for Ladies on Tuesdays and Thurs days, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., ndc-r cbarßO of an Bxy-rionood laity attendant. F. J. FARRKLL. Sccrotary. KIGEAK 1) 6NY ON, I LIC-NBED Ct-HTOM-nOL'.K Agent, SHIPPING AND FOUWAUOINO AeIKNT. Office NORTH SHORE FffRRY TEE, No. 19. CP 1 P E R, • COAL & FIBKWOOO DEALER. At Yard, Karangahupei Road, or Ship's Side. Posts and Ratla. House Blocks, and Shingles ■in Snip. pHHSTS OF VKAW EX 8. Very Handsomo Chests of Drawers, In Rich Mottled Kauri and other Beautiful Forest 1 .mbera. all at very Reasonable prleeafar Cash. All the timber used i_ First Quality, they are made by first-class workmen, and havo always given gvoa teatisfaetion. W. NORRIE. ManUFACTURKR, Top of Sho. tlau.l-troot. W, L E V s- BOOK BINDF.It. PAPER RUIiER. ACCOUNT BOOK MANUFACTURER. WYNDHAM-STRKKT, MERCHANTS' ACCOUNT BOOKS. Insurance and Mining Kegletor Books Specially Ruled and Bound. Music, Magazine.. Public Librarlos. and Sunday School Bookß Well Bound. BAKERS' SPECIAL RULED DAY BOOKS, Blbloe. Pray or and Hymn Books 110-bound. BAND AND CHOIR MUSIC BOOKS RULED. J AMKS STEWART, """VSTLEY HUNTER M. Ir.at. C.V.. Asso. M. Inst. C,E. STEWART AND TTUNTER, CIVIL ENGINEERS, ARCHITECTS, AND AUTHORISED SURVEYORS, BHORTLAND-STREKT, AUCKLAND. 7S ROUND LIME GROUND LIME, KOR RALE, SOUTHOATE'S MAHURANGI HYDRAULIC GROUND . ROCHE LIMK. In any quantity, for Concrete Pathß, Floors, Collars, &c. Next tb atone (lagging la un lvalleri for durability and hard Betting qualities. For tanlv. and other wet work, it 1b a flr_t--lasß material. KEANE, SOLE AGENT, CUSTOMS-STREET. XTT ILLIAM THOMAS, IT Corner of Lorno and Vlotori-irtroets, Aunklr.nd Kant, MONUMENTAL. MARBLE, AND GENERAL STONEMASON, ARCHITECTURAL SCULPTOR AND CARVER. Inscriptions Accurato and Beautiful. Monuments. Tombs, Headstone., and every aoßcription of Stone Work at tho lowest poa- Blblo Pricos for Town and Country. "VTOTICE OF REMOVAL. Messrs Ambury Sc English, Proprietors of the Devonshire Dairy, beg to inform thoir customors and the publio gonorally that thoy have Opened Jn their New Premises, corner of Heroford-st., Karangnhapo Road, where tlioy hope to receive a continuation of the support hitherto accorded to them. BUTCHER AND CO. FORT-HT. AND QWBBN-ST WHAnif, STEVEDORES, RECEIVING AND FORWARDING AGENTS, STORED ANr PI MPKD FOR SHIPMENT. BALLAB. 6-PVHKD. Ilk TB \&\ i\ __©__SON-BTBEE'ff jj \\>_« V// VW „«&_/ CASH AND DEFERRED PAYMENT. TAILORS, DRAPERS, AND HABIT-MAKERS, HO-SOHSTBBE!, We rospcctfuliy Invito attontion to our Large Stock of NOVELTIES for the prosont Season. Our Great Variety and Choice of tho Bost Fabrics, with the Skill and Talent wo employ, and the groat successes of our efforts to produco Superior Garmsnta, Perfect in Fit, and Un excelled in Cut and Style, gives ua every con fidence in respectfully soliciting tho favour of a Visit. All Tweeds thoroughly sornnk before being . made up, an i Fit and Workmanship Guaranteed*. The Deferred Payment System has been found to be a great boon, by onabling those with limited incoro.s to procuro necessaries in the easiest possible way, ALL GOODS ARK MARKED IN PLAIN FIGURES. Cash Custom; rt resolved S por cont. Discount (one shilling in the ponnd sterling) on all panels of 20s and upwards. 1 w TRAM-OARS PASS THE DOOR. I UJBFKOTION INVTTBD



THB NEW ZEALANDGOVERNMENI LIFE INSURANCE ASSOCIATION. This Association is tho Only Office wiiioi possesses GOTKUNimNT Secuhity and protTon to the public Iho combined advantages of Mutual Like Assurance Lowest Premiums Inviolable state Guarantee. AMOUNT OF FUNDS. After 15 yeaw' existence the Offlco has non Accumulated Funds exceoding One Millioh Sterling. Funds in Juno, 1575 __10<).96; Funds in June, 1880 .:!55,33i Funds in 1885^ver.. .. £l ; ()()0,00. Annual Income exceeds .. £245 000 The Association offers the moat liberal Conditions extant. Branchos In all tho principal Towns in the colony, and Agencieß at all the Money Ordei Post ofllces In tho colony. LOANS ON MORTGAGE. The Association ia now prepared to invest part Of it» Accumulated Fundß as LOANS ON MORTGAGE of Freehold L.nda in tho Colony, at MODERATE RATES OF INTEREST, to tho oxtcnt of half tho value of tho socurlty offered. Applications for Loans of not less than £350 to bo addressed to the Acting General Manager, Wellington. Printed Forms of Application can bo obtainod at tho Head Offlce, ani at tho Offices of the District and Roaldont Agents. By Order. D. M. LUCKIE. Acting Gcnerel Manager. Head Offlco, Wellington, July, 1885. STANDARD FIRE AND MARINE : INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. NOTICE OF REMOVAL. On and after Ist September, tho businoes of this Company will bo carried on in their New Oflleicß in iho Colonial .Mutual llulltlinga, Quecn strcot, directly onpo.ito their present ofllces. ALEX. SKINNER, Branch Manuger. TmDWARD BART LEY, ARCHITECT, STIOHBURY'S BUILDINGS, QUEEN-STREET. H Y. JON i—B CABINETMAKER, SHOW CASES, CHEMISTS' AND OTHER SHOP FITTINGS, shortland-sthket. UR MOTTO^ "QUALITY WITH ECONOMY.' FURNISH FROM E. WHITE _. CO., Near Three Lamps, Ponsonby, CHEAP TOILET SETS. CHEAP .URNITUItK, CHEAP CHAIRS, CHEAP BEDDING. CHEAP CROCKERY WARE. COMPARE OUR PRICES AND QUALITY. WHY GO TO TOWN AND PAY MORE? E. WHITE k CO., PONSONBY, FUNERALS FURNISHED. raiHOKN-OX, SMITH, AND FIRTH HAVE ON SAI E MATAMATA HONRY, Pure White Clover, Firat Prize. MATAMATA CLOVER HAY. Prcesod in 1001b. bales. ATATAM'ATA HAMS AND BACON. I'-i Mild Cured. IN ANY QUANTITIES. 7:'., QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND, ]Y|"ANNIIEIM MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY. CAPITAL AND ASSETS OF THE COMPANY IN ISBS, £279,102. The Company tindorwrito marino risks of all kindson goods. Chums can bo mado pay ablo in foreign countries with Agentn of the Company. INSURANCES EFFECTED AT RATES. AUCKLAND AGENTS: MESSRS BROWN, BARRETT, ft CO., ELLIOTT-STREET. *^_S^'ii__?^_» THE PUBLIC TRUST OFFICE OF NEW ZEALAND Tho Public Trustee may bo nominated Eiecntor undor tho Will ola Tostator, or Trustee under a Marriugo or othor settlement. No charge is m_dc upon the deposit for safe custody of any Will by whioh the Publio Trustee 1b appointed Eiocntor. Prosont 'l rußtoes. Executors, or Administra tor, may, if approved, relievo thomselvoß ot future responsibility by transferring trusta to tho Public Trustee. Honco, Truatoea residing in England, Amorioa, and elsewhere, holding moneys for tho benefit of porsons who have emigrated to Now Zealand,mny not only roliovo themselves of responsibility, but, as tho rate of Interest obtainable in Now Zealand oxoeeds the English rate, will greatly augment the Income of tho bonollclarloß by no doing. The State gives an absolute guarantee against loss of funds by tho fraud or dishonesty of its (nflcors. The Public T.usteo holdH large Bums of money for investment on real security at ourront rates of lntorcst. Applications for advanco on f__t mortgage will bo reoeivod at tho various agen clos, whero all further particulars may be ob tained. R. C. HAMK.RTON. Public Trustee. O. D. D_ Cabtho. Aotfaig Agent. A. R R I V ING, EX DORIC PIANO by Mlgnon, Haake, Rapoldi, and Ascherborg ENGLISH HARMONIUMS, from filO enoicE vroLiNS and violoncellos ohoson especially for J.H. by an Eminent English Violinist STRINGS and FITTINGS EARDLEY'S PITCH PIPES, ombraolng the whole Chromatic Scale. Invaluable to Cholrinaßtorß Tuners, &c. BOTHER HAM'S CELEBRATED LEVER WATCHES, in Gold and Silver ERHARDT S LEVER WATCHES, with Chain and Fua.e to ensure accuracy of Tiino-keeptng. ,T HOWDEN. Qfhkn h_rk_t jpTHE-ITS- AN"ET DRUGGIST, M R D. T. OR R Wishes to Inform his frionds and tho publio that ho has Purohoeeyl tho Business known as tho "GOLDEN MORTAR," KARANGAHAPE ROAD, And with a now Stock of Drugß and Chemicals, will do his boat in the interests of his customers. Dr. Waikbr attondu dally, 0 to 10 a.m., and 7. to'B p.m. TDIOHMOND HOUSE, JLV PONSONBY ROA.D, Auckland, W. COCHRAN. Sen.. FA M ILY BUTCHER. GOTO BATH to ROTH'S PUBLIC HOT, COLD, AND SHOWER BATHS, Victoria-.trket Ei.t. Ohargo-ONE SHILLING. Open all week days from a a.m. to 0 p.m., and SUNDAY MORN INUS from 6 till 10 a.m. Tho Bath-rooms art all private, and eupplled with evory conven ience, Turkish towels, flesh and hair brushes, combs respirators, aoaio. &c- Select Bate rooms (private) for Laellcs ivory day, at all hours with female attendance, Ono Shilling and Sixpence. Please noto the address—Victoria street East, above tho Greyhound Hotel,, auc next tho Cheap Bedding and i'urnlture Marl Auckland. N.B.- Barber In s't_nai;nc.. QUPERIOR CORRUGATED TANKS k~ J. lZ~__ EA N Has for Sale a number of the above, with'tape ready for uoo: price, 355, at his Shop, Welleßloy street East (next door to Crowther's Stabloa). Large quantities of Spouting, Ridging, and Down Pipes always In stock. Verandah Iron curved at the shortcut notlco. Country orders will always receive his prompt attention. Lead Waahei-a .'. «. avß on hand T"~" O PROPRIETORS OF MINERAL AND OTHER PROPERTIES, MINUS, SCO. JOHN DHNNISON. M.E. and Surveyor, Can b" CoT-nUed on Biring. Sinking, Examin ing Mini ra.l-, Surrojing Mines; also, a large number of Properties for Sale, Buitablc for new [ comers and for mining purpoaea. AUCKLAND: 13^ CUSTOMS-STREET.



~|>TOTICE is horoby given that the Part -*-" Bhip existing between George Henr; r\ Llnthwaito and Charles Brookes, as Hop Beo: Manufacturers, hn_ been dissolved this day bj mutual consent. I All Debts due by tho lato firm will be paid and all Accounts owing to tho lato linn will b( ruoolved, by tho said Charloa Uro.Ke., whosi receipt alono will bo a sullleicnt discharge. The business of Hop Beer Manufacturing wil in future be oarried on by the said Cbarlo '. Urookes, under tho Btylc of "Brookosand Co." Dated this 22nd day of August, 1885, 7 CHAS. BROOKES, ? GEORGE H. LLNTHVVAITE. Witness: Pane. E. Dui'auk, Clerk, Pon sonby. ) "TVISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP. Notice is hereby given that the Partnership hitherto existing between the undersigned in , tho Business of Music sellers. Pianoforte Tuner., ' and Music Warehousemen, under the stylo ol . HOFFMAN AND SONS, has this day boeu dissolved by mutual consent. i Tho undersigned, Honry Augustus Hoffmann . (whoso receipt shall be BUflloientdlßCharge), will recolvo all debts duo to and diachargo al ! i liabilities due by tho lato firm. Hated at Auckland this 21at day of Auguit, 18.5. (Signed F. W. HOFFMANN. (Siguud) 11. A. HOFFMANN. Witness : (Signed) C. F. BuDDLK, Solicitor, Auckland.' TN roforenco to the abovo notice, 11. A. -*- HOFFMANN begs to notify that tho bu i ncßß of Pianoforte and Musical Instrument Dealors, Tuners, Repairers, etc., will still be cunicd on by him, under the aamo style and titlo iiß hitherto. In thanking tho publio for their past support ho bogs toaßsuro them of his caro til and prompt attention to all commands ho may bo favoured with in the future. HOFFMANN & SONS. THE LAKOKST AND MOST CAREFULLY. SELECTfcD STOCK Of PIANOS AND OTHER MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS IN THK COLONIES. Solo Agontti for J. BRINSMEAD & SONS, J. HSDAILE Sc CO., COI.LVKD & COLLAR!) OF LONDO V. AND .MASON St HAMLIN, OFNKW YORK. rp o the m rad c. QPRINCi SHIPMENTS. OIIERA TMIO3. . AUK NOW OI'ENINC! UP TIIKIIt ™usr OPRING qUIPMBNTS IN THEIR PRESENT PREMISES, Previous to REMOVAL at end of Soptembor to their NEW WAREHOUSE IN WELLESLEYSTREET. /^IVE A CALL on H. I. VICKERY, \JC lato ot Xi ii. who has opened a TOBAOOO NIST'Sand STATIONERY SHOP opposite tho Gasometer, Franklin Road. Cut Tohaccja, Cigars, Clgarettoa. Pouches; line scleolion of Pipes,etc.; Wri'.ing Material and Stamps. Any information given about Fiji (four yoar. thoru —H. J. Vi.ki:ky, orpoaito Gasometer, Frankli Road Bl_ it known to tho Public, that E. C. BiSNKY has Purchasod tho Rusines. of Mr Ravnor. Butcher, coiner ot Victoria and Nelaon-strc cts Shippers Buppllod. 7^UP BUFF COCHINS.-.). Cornwell V can Bpare a few sittings of Eggs from Cup winners Lornc-strcet Hall, If 81; First and Special Prize wiunor. Drill Shed, 18.5. Pricj, 21s forl3egHS. NORWICH CANARIES. I can ppsro a few pairs of my Cup and Special Prizo strain, matched for breeding, from £2 per pair. JOHN CORNWELL, Anglesea street. FOEGIB AND S~O N, • CAB PROPRIETORS, Bog lo thank tho inhabitants of Parnell nnd tho Euulie generally, for tho very liberal patronage ostowed on them for the last tbreo years, nnd wish to say they have Removed thoir .tables to Bath anrt York-streota. where thoy will still carry on business, nnd hope by civility and strict attontien to business, combined with meliorate charges, to still merit a continuunoo of thoir patronage. No furthorconnect.ion with tho Windsor Castlo Stables. N.R.-Saddle Horses and Buggioa for Hire. HAVE you visited Lowis.on the JowollorV, Show Rooms, over his and the noxt premisos? If not, elo so. You havo no idea of tho variety of Firat-clnss Goods on sale. Inspection solicited. Thoro ia nothing like it in the Southern Hemisphere.—T. 11. Lewis son, Quoon atroot, opuoaitu Union Bank, Quoon Rtreot. ONEY TO LEND, on Freehold Security in Sums of £50 and Upwards. —Apply to W. Wastoueys, Solicitor, Temple Ohainbo'S. High-street. MONEY to Lend at low rate ol interest on freehold sccuritios.—Apply Kichn. d- Hon and Jackaon, 81, Queen-stroot, nnd Durham- Btt'oot West. ONEY TO LEND, on Freehold Socurities.—Arch. Buchanan, Solicitor, St. Mungo Chambers (opposito Bank of Now Zealand). VTOTtCE OF REMOVAL. — Mi. E". J_l Combes, Dressmaker, boga to intimato to her numerous friends and ou.-ton_eis that, she bus removed from Wynyard-st'oet to more com modious prim isos in Mnnukau Road. Parnell, lately occupied by Mr Talbot. nnHE WHANGAREI COALMINING X COMPANY (UMIJTED). OUR RAILWAY LINE BEING NOW OPENED, Wo are propnred to SUPPLY COAL IN QUANTITIES TO SUIT PURCHASERS. Terms on application at Company's Oillco, t!7, Queen-ntroet. JOSEPH HANNA, Secretary, JOHN SO"P PE T, HOUSE. LAND, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, No, 8, QUEEN-STEKET. ALSO, SOLE AGENT FOR MESSRS DICKESON AND BURNETT'S CELEBRATED NOARUAWAHIA PALE ALE, In Bulk and Bottle. "VT O T I O E OF REMOVAL. J. C. CLOUGH, Engineer and General Mechanist, "las Removed from 25, Grey-Btroet. to Church street, Ponsonby (next to District School). Sewing and all other Light Machinery Ropaired in tho best manner and at reasonable oost. Electric 80118 Fixed and Repaired. rip fi OM A S X WATT, -*- WHOLESALE AND RETAIL TOBACCONIST, Grey-st. Junction (Opposite Firebell). CHOICEST TOBACCOS. CIGARS, AND SMOKERS' REQUISITES FANCY GOODS AND STATIONERY. " Sydn. y Mail" on File. E DUNNE, Houso, Sign, and De: •■r • tivo Painter nnd Paporhanger. Sen . t i work done, and prices moderate. Has on ■ a.c, White Lead. Oil., Colours, and cheap i'■_>,_ ---r hangin s. Pictures Framed to order.—Address top of Grey-street.



• I Sportinsr, . j —— " Truth Btrangor than rtctlon." ROBIN HOOD COMPANY have jußt cloecd their July Meeting wit) .1,030 Shares, being 9.C00 more than last year md 3,008 over original issao, thus enabling then 1 | o again allot 300 Kxtra Cash Prizos of £5 each. They have Curing the past twelve month 1 8.910 Shares, and distributed £31,955. .... .'.PEN ON THE COUNTY P'UMISB and HAWKESBUR'S GRAND HANDICAP, To bo Run St Sydnoy, September 10 and 12. £10,000 at 10s, ..5,000. let Prize, £1,000 303 PRIZES. County Purae. Grand Handicap. 9S Nominations 103 Nominations. First £300 First .. ..£IOO Second .. ..150 Second .. .. SCI Third .. .. 10. | Third .. .. 2* Other Starters (div.) 300 Other Starters (div.) 40 Non-startorß (ilv.) (iOO Non-starters (div.) 85i : £14501 ' £300 i 93 Cash Bonds. 1 lat£2s .£25 2 „ 20 _ .. .. 10 . 4 „ 10 40 89 „ fl ~. .. 415 £550 Will Close as soon as full, hut not later thai TuisDAY, hopleinlicr 8. Agents will bear li 1 mind loueiid ltetu-ne as boon aa posaiblo. At I wo ure certain of Ailing. 'Tickets will be solr "High and Low" from Die start. Early appli cation therefore neci's.aiy. I'leasoßcnd two 2r atninps for reply and result (two stamped ad . di'»s._iMl eii-.-elujiea fcicatly exp.dlto buaineso) P.O. Orrlera preferred, is r-xcharge on Stampi and Cbei.ue_ outside I antorbury. Coin or Notot Hhould be registered. Kegißtered Lettors and Telegrams received. If stamps aro not Bent, as requested, for reply and result, results will be aent by Book Post, Open. ROBIN HOOD COMPANY, Care of Sunlit -.n and Fleming. Box 238, P. 0., Christchurch. As tho "Gaming and Lotteries Amendment Act' becomes Law on tho Ist November, 18S5, we wh.h to remind uur clients and the public that " Wl. ARE GOING FULL STEAM AIIKAD." No Stopping until that date OUR MELBOURNE CUP PROGRAMME IS NOW ALSO OPEN. £50,000 at 10_. Ist Prizo, £5,000. T A DON'S GRAND CONSULTATIO. •*-*. ON' TIIK MELBOURNE CUP, 1885. Tickets, 10a oach. Will close about October li To bo run November 3,1885. 12,000 Tickots at 10b each. 858 Prizes, distribute* as follows :— _ CAsn Prizes. First horse ..£2OOO lat £250.. ..£25 Second horso _ 1000 2at 100.. .. 20 Third home .. 600 2at CO.. .. 10' Startora (div.) .. 400 4at 25.. .. 10 Nou-starters (div.) 000 10 at 10.. .. 10' 50 at 5.. _, 25 125 at 4.. .. 60i £1.00 £1501 Each tlckot has eight chances, being drawi eight times—viz , once fur tho horses and onoi for each lot of cash prizes, thus making It pos sihlo foi one ticket to draw eight pi Izob or wh £-.444. In th« event of more than 12.D00 ticket! being applied for, an oxtra number of caul priz.B will bo awarded. Drawing takes plaooii tho proßenco of tho Press and a committee o Bubacrlbera. The names aud addrcnueß of thi three principal winners may bo obtained by thi Press on application to the undersigned, but no tor publication. For the encouragement of com paniefl. por. ona taking 25 tickets willrccelveoni ticket aa eouiinis.ion. Results posted to all sub Boribors. Telegrams or registered loiters wll not be aocopted on any account. Application bj letter only, enclosing two stumps, withoxchani* on cheque, or by money order, bank notes. Ol draft. If bank notes are sent, please use twt envelopes, ono eonled and placed Inside the otner. It would save timo if an addressed envelops la enclosed with application, Oirculai will bo forwarded free on application. Address— LA DON, Caro of S. A. Asher, Box _28, Post-offloo, Auckland. ADAM B B D E IS NOW FORMING HIS ANNUAL SERIES OF COMPANIES ON THE MELBOURNE CUP, 1885, To be Run First W*«_- la November. 1000 Members at I To bo Divided aa 10s Each < Follows. FIRST HORSE _. _. £50. BECONI) HORSE _ 200 THIRD HORSE „ 100 , OTHER STARTERS (DIVIDED. _ 500 ■ NON-STARTERS (DIVIDED).. _ 700 Total ..--_- £2000 It Is particularly requested that early applica tion for Shares will ho made, as each list will bo drawn aa ooon as filled, in the presonco o£ the Press and a Committee of Subicrlbera. Results will bo forwardod to Subscribers immediately after drawing, and tho next Up. proceeded with. Any Subscriber drawing a horse, in any list will bo allowed, if ho po desires it, to invest in tho following list any Bum not excoedlug Fout Pounds without remitting any further caßh, this amount to bo ultimately deducted from prize money. KO. 1 NOW OPEN. Application by lottor only, enclosing two stamps, with oxebango oi_ oheques. or by monoy order, bank notes, w drafts. Registered letters or telegrams will wot on any account be ro celved. If hank notea arc sent, please nan '.wo envelopes, tvno eealed and _>laced I__L^i the other. P.O. ordo'B preferred wlisr {procurable It will greatly expedlto business if ac addressed envelope is unclosed wi'h explication* Address- Al>A_t BEDE, Caro of H. N. Ahbott, • 801 NO. 2. POSt-OflloO. AUOKT___D. j £3000. £3000 ] ADA MANTUA. | £3060 ANNUAL CONSULTATION on TUB HAWKESBURY GRAND HANDICAP, TO BK RUN AT HAWKESBURY) NEW SOUTH WALES, On tho 12th Soptomber, 1885. Will C 10.6 poeitivoy ON THB lOtu SEPTEMBER, 18S5, 109 Nominations, Including all tho Now., Zealand Cracks, namolj Welcome Jack, Vanguard, Oudeis, Liverpool, Thunderbolt. 0000 Members at 10s Each. COOO 218 PRIZES. HOUSES. CASH AWAKDS. First £500 lat £100 .. _ £101 Second .. .. 300 2at 50 .. _. 101 Third .. .. 200 Bat 25 .. .. 20( Startora (divided) 2011 10 at 20 „ „ 2ti( Non-starters 20 at 10 . .. 201 (dividsd).. .. 000 20 at 8 _ _ let IS at 5 _ 211 £1800 £1201 Bach ticket has eight chances, and can obtaii a prize in ouch of tho eight drawings. Please Bond P.O. Ordora whon oonvenient or Bank Notes (do not encloso coin). Countrs ohequos must.have lo exchange added, ant marked correct by bank. Two Btamps requl Bite for reply and result Should this Consultation excoed 6000, al money over will be devoted to extra £5 encl Cash A wards, leas usual commisßion—being i ninth drawing. N.B.—Ab usual, the names and. addresses o Srincipal prizc-tukerß, nl.o tho names and ad resses of tho gentlemen who form tho com mittee, will be forwarded to all the leading newspapers throughout tho Colony. READ THIS! READ THIS] OPINION 3OF THE DUNEDIN PRESS. From tho " Event Jg Star " Dunedin, of Maj 26th, 1885:—"Ada i'lantua has forwardod to nt tho nanieß of tho Committee who superintend.! her drawing, and a list of tho names and ad drea*eg of thD'o who drew the principal prizes Tho Committee wore a 1 woll-known residont of Dunedin." From tho"Ot.go Daily Times," Dunedin, o May 27th, I*s:—" Ada Mantua has Bent ua thi names and addresses of the principal winners and al.o the uauiea of her Committee. Amoni tho Committee there wcro a number of well known business nr n, and a representative fron one ot the Dane-din newspapers. The Committc express themselves ÜBb. ing thoroughly satLsflee with tho drawing. 'Ihe ilia-prize went to Grey mouth, the second to Dunedin, and tho third t Clyde." I Also tho opinions of fifty other leading now. papers can be had on application. Note Aildro.3- ADA MANTUA. Caro of Lyons o- ' ""t Pox 351. Po.t-ofllci i' ib.din. £3000 AppVi__&_ timo .-^Q° { — - 1 MB :,_OURN-t CUP WILL FOLLOW.



MR LOUIS H. SCUAKRER (for 10 yeara standing Member of Sydney and Melbourno Tattors.H'B) desires to thank the ■jr Btiblicandsportingcommunitygenerallyforpaßt . favours and begs most respectfully to announce ° that he has Books .till Open on th_ following _• ovoutst-Cupa: Melbourne, Caulflcld, and New Zealand. Derbys: Melbourne and Canterbury. Handicaps: Metropolitan andHawkeshury. To enable everyone to back thoir fancy, he is oro ?ared to liy the odds toS-s and upwards.—LOUlS . I. SCHARRER, Can't B Beat. Job Warehouse, i Queen str.-et (oppo-ito Saving's Bank). Private address i Progress Cottage. Cook-street. Raoino Season, 1885-BG. 0 JOSEPH GALLAGHER, 0 If TURF COMMISSION AGENT, 0 HAS 0 BOOKS OPEN ON ALL 0 FORTHCOMING EVENTS. Address-JOSEPH GALLAGHER, _ _ ~. __ _, Tattersall's Club, Or Box 110, Post-offloo, Auckland. N.B.—First rransaotionsmuatheaooompanied by cash or referencs. THK FIDELITY COMPANY, at tke request of a large number of subacrlbers, i have been induced to deviate from their usual i annual programme and open a Consultation on ? THE HAWKESBURY HANDICAP, . To bo run la Sydney on the 12th September, 1885. i \ 109 Nominations. ~ 1.000 Members at 10s EAcn-je2,000. Each Voucher has Five Chances. I : Divided as fallows:— - » , First Horso _. £5001 4 Bonds at £50 — £200 i Second Horso .. 200 10 ~ 20 — 2CO , Third Horse ..100130 „ ' 10 — .800 , Others (div.) .. 3001 10 „ 5-200 l ' £1,1001 £900 I Will oloso on or about 7th September. Remittances by Cheques, P O. Orders, or Bank Note., addressed, Fidelity Company, care of A. A. Cameron s. Box 251, P. 0.. Dunedin. MELBOURNE CUP also Now Open. 12,000 at J 103 each—£6,ooo. Board and Residence. BOARD AND RESIDENCE-Comfort nble double and singlo bedrooms; good table; tonus moderate".—Graf ton House, Grafton Road, opposite Choral Hall. i 10MFORTABLE Furnished Bed and V. Sitting-room, with Board for two Young Men; no other lodgers: terms moderate; oloso to town.—AddrcßS "H, Star Oflice. C GOVERNOR BROWNE HOTEL, JT HOBSON-STREET. Board and Lodging _ _ _ _ 300 per Week Single Room _____ 25s per Week 1 IVTBS DIX'S (Late JaCKMAN'S) 3 -^-V PRIVATE BOARDING HOUSE, Nelson-street (near Wellesley-street). ( Singlo and Double Bedrooms. C Visitors to Auokland will flnd'all the com-' ( forts of a home at the above house. Permanent t Boarders will receive ovory attention and con l bideratlon. Terms very moderate. I ■ 0 QjUiPERIOR: Accomodation for Single ( IO Gentlemen or Married Couple In the best part of Parnell; 'bus passea tho door every 15 minutes.—Apply Star Offlce, c Railways. i • 3 * "" | "VTEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. \ AUCKLANp SECTION. 1 N.Z. INDUSTRIAL EXHIBITION, TO BE . OPENED AT WELLINGTON ON AUGUST 1, 1885. CHEAP EXCURSION FARES TO WELLINGTON, BY RAIL AND BTEAMERS OF UNION . STEAMSHIP CO.'S FLEET. THROUGH RETURN EXCURSION TICKETS TO WELLINGTON will be issued at tho undermentioned Stations, at the farea named, on any day (Sundays excepted) between 20th JULY and 20th OCTOBKR (both dates in clusive), and will be available for return for a period not exceeding 35 dayß from day of issue. Ist Class 2nd Class 2nd Class FROM & Saloon & Saloon & Steerage Cambridge ) Morrinsville \ 131s 121s 81s Te Awamutu . Hamilton \ &™°a n 128"<a ™> 828 Huntly . Morcer ) . Pukekohe \ 120s, 110s 6d 7Gs6d . Helensville ) ; - I t The Railway Depar.'ment docs not guarantee t that steamers will leavo at any particular time, or any particular date, or that there will be i accommodation, nor will it take any responsi bility in theso respects. Passengers must make their own arrange t ments for joining steamer, Beourlng berths, and also boar their own expenses, if it Is neccessary t to wait at Auckland or Onehunga. FOR FURTHER PARTICULARS see Posters at all Stations. J. P. MAXWELL. Goneral Manager N.Z. Railwas s. nVTEVV ZEALAND RAILWAYS. REVISED PARCEL RATES. exceeding . Not exceeding. ~ -.; Miles, ' 31b. ! 71b. i 111b. 281b. 561b. Il2lb. s. d. Is. d. s. d. s. d. s, d. B. d. 15.. ..06106 06 09 09 13 20 .. '•;'. .8 0i 0 6 0 0 1 0 1 3 2 0 30.. ..0606 09 13 16 26 i4O .. .0610610161929 I 50.. .. 06106 10 I' 920 33 75 .. .. 0 o■■! 0 9 13 2 0 2 3 3-6 , 100 .. .. D. 6110 19 23 26 39- I 125 .. .. 59j 1 3 2 0 2 9 3 3 4? , . ■ ' J. P. MAXWELL, Gonoral'Manager New Zealand Railways. rTK) MR; J. H. WITHEFORD. '" Sir,—l have the honour to Inform yon that your tender for the sole right of Advertising on the Auckland Section of the New Zealand Rail ways (for throe years) has beon aocepted by the Hon. Minister for Publio Works on behalf of the Queen. p I have, etc.,. a J. P. MAXWELL, General Manager. 0 December 1,1881. J TO ADVERTISERS. j The Grand New Auokland Railway Station offers the bost Advertising position obtainable i la New Zealand. Guaranteed for three years as above. { JV/TR J. H. WITHEFORD, * is authorised to recolv. Fees for Special Mall ' Notices supplied daily to Private Letter Boxes. ; S. B. BISS. Chief Postmaster. ■VTBW SOUTH WALES ! -LV ADVERTISING. r The "Sydney Morning Herald" and the _ "Sypnev Mail are tho best mediums. _ . . '' Arrangements are now being made to enable tho public of Auckland to ohtain regular de livery of the "Sydney Mail," whioh ranks at ' the head of weekly journals published in the 1 Australian Colonies. Apply to 3 J. H. WITHEFORD. l- ' , a ARCH HILL BUS TIME-TABLE From Auckland National Bank.—B.ls a.m., . a.m., 9.30 a.m., 10.15 asm., ll a. _~ 11.45 a.m. 12.20 p.m., 1 p.m., 1.35 p.m., 2.15 p.m., 3 pm. i. 3.45 p m.. 1.20 p.m., 510 p.m., 5.15 p.m. 620 n.m. 8 30 p.m.. 10 p.m., and 10.20 on Saturday night* only. From Arcit Hi 11.—7.20 a.m., 8.15 am..? ire., I 9.30 a.m.. 10 15 a in 11 a m., 11._5a.rn., l_ _v v.m., .! 1 p.m., 1.55 p.m., 2.15 p.m., 3 p.m, 3.15 p.m. J 1.20 p.m., f.lO p.m.. 5.45 p.m. (and 0.30 pin. Saturday nights only), 7 p.m.,7.15p.m. S, YOUNG, Proprietor.



Tenders. mEND E R I Tenders arc invitod till Septambor 7, ISSS, f the Site now occupied by the United Methodl Free Church, Pitt and Vincent streota, havinfi frontage ot HI feet to Pitt-street, and runnii through to Vincent-street. Further particulars obtainable from W. COLE, Secretary to Trust, Care of Messrs Morrin & Co. (Wholesale Department.) SEPARATE TENDERS for any of If. undermentioned Services and Supplies, fi a period of TWBLVB montiis, from tho l£ October, 1885, will bo recoived by tho Educ. tio.v Boaiid, Wyndham-street, Auckland, unt 2 p.m. on FRIDAY, tho 11th September next: 1. SCHOOL FURNITURE —Desks, Table Black-boardß, &o. 2. GYMNASTIC APPARATUS - India Clubs, Dumb-bells, Rings. Poles. &.. 3. MISCffiLLANKOUS FITTINGS - Clook Bells, Blinds, Hat-pegs, &c. 4. SCHOOL MAPS, Charts, Diagrams, &c. 5. STATIONERY (a) For Board Offices (b) For Girlß' High School (c) For Dißtrict High S.hools C. PRINTING 7. ADVERTISING 8 COAL AND FIREWOOD 9. SCORIA ASH. Specifications and conditions of contract 0 application at the offlce of tho Board. VINCENT B. RICI., Secretary. mO BUILDER t . Tenders will bo received until Noon i WEDNESDAY, the 2nd Soptember, for tl Erection of a Block ot Shops and Offices, Queei street Wharf. Plans at my offlce, 1, Exchang Chambers, Queen-street HENRY Q. WADE. Arohlteot. rp O BUILDERS Tenders will bo received until noon of SATUI DAY, Beptombor 5. for the Erection in Brick ( two Shops in Groy-street. Plans at my office, Exchange Chambers. HENRY Q. WADE. Architect. mO BUILDER £ COTTAGE AT"__OUNT ALBERT. Tenders for tho abovo are Invited until 2 p.n on tho Ist September. ARTHUR P. WILSON, Architect. Melville's Buildings, High-Bt. mO BUILDERS COTTAGE IN VICTORIA AVENUE, NEv NORTH ROAD. Tenders for the above are invited until noo on the Ist September. -•'•-' ARTHUR P. WILSON. Architect. High-street. mO BUILD E R !: EXTENSION OF TIME. Alternative tenders will be received unt noon of THURSDAY, 10th September, for th Erection and Completion of a House in Timbe or Concrete in Surrey Hills. For plans an specifications, apply to MALCOLMSON AND CO., N.Z. House, Laid, and Estate Agency, High-street. ■ PATERANGI CHEESE AND DAIR' PRODUCE COMPANY (Limited). CHEESEMAKER WANTED. Alternative Tenders aro invited and will b recoived up to September ~ Tenders to stat experience, wages required per annum, ale tender to do all work for average daily suppl of 000 pallons milk. Lowest or any tender not necessarily at cejpted. For f urlhor particulars apply to F. C. QERMANN, Secre_uy. mo BUILDERS Tondors will be received till Noon MONDA _ 7th Soptember, fo* the Erootlon of a Villa i: Parnell. R. MACKAY FRIPP, Architect. 9, Mercantile Chambers. TENDERS will be received unti Sept. 7, for the Ereotion and Completio of Two Cottages In Mount RoskilL—Plans an Specifications at J. V. Miles, Tobacconist Karangahape Road. TENDERS for Building Three Doubl Chimneys; also, for Painting and Pape: ing Two Houses, and for Plumbing and Gat fitting.—Plans arid .pecifications to be seen o the job in Paget-Btreet Tenders to close o TUESDAY, September Ist, 5 p.m.-J. MORR SON. Fltzroy-ttreet. mENDERS wanted for building 13 chair X Stone Wall.-Applications received up t 6 p.m. on Saturday, 29th August.—Patorson an Co., Lome st. O BUILDERS, _ c. - Stone Steps and Landings, of various sizei also Slate Hearths, just landed, from Melbournt sold at Loweßt Rates by GEO. RHODES, Cußton'.s-stroet West. - Note.—Best Mill-mortar ground to order. W. J. TRIGG, Zi 'QUANTITY SURVEYOR, 15, SCHERFF'S BUILDINGS, FORT-STREK. Exhibitions. {CAMELLIA Q H O W ■ ' CAMELLIA SHOW ! WILL HE nELD IN /THE H AYM ARKET (B_ PERMISSION OF A. BtTCKLAND, ESQ.), QUEEN-STREET ENTRANCE, THIS EVENING, THIS EVENING, Undor tho auspices of the Auckland Gardenen Horticultural Sooiety. OPEN FROM 2 TILL 9 P.M. Certificateß of Merit will be Given. A. Bnckland, Esq., jun.. will Bell Exhibits c close of Show. Impey's Band in- Attendance. Admission-ONE SHILLING. 0, SMALLFIELD, Hon. Sec. Educational TTEALTH AND EDUCATION Tho prettiest situation in tho healthiest tow in Now Zealand. BASIL HTOCKER, B.A Oxon., n_._Bted by none but highly quallfie and Experienced Tcabhers, provides a flret-clai Education for ladies, Exceptional pains take withjunior pupils. Reference is kindly pc: mitted to the Bishop of Waiou and to E. M. ( Harrison, Bcresford-Btreet Schools, Aucklanc Mrs Stocker has room for one or. two boarder -Apply, with references, to BASIL BTOCKEF Tauranga-N.8.-Schroi Holiday Tioket b steam boat to Auckland, _0s return. School rt assembles Monday. Hth September. . MR W H. WEBBE has Vacancies fc Pupils (Piano and' Singing).—Addreß Mnslo Studio. 193. Queen-street. . D"~ OMAIN GRAMMAR SCHOO (Corner of Park Road), GRAFTON ROAD, AUCKLAND. The Principal. Mr C. P. Newcombe, hi ' passed nuptls at the Matriculation Examitiatio of the London Univoreity in the First Dlvißiot and at tho Oxford and Cambridge Local E: aminations, Seniors and Juniors, with prizt and honours. Four Boarders can be received. The next Torm begins September 2lßt. LE X. "M. HUXT AB L I TEACHH.R OF'SINGINO, < '■■ ' ,- Voice Production, v- '• »'" .'" ■" AND - . [ READING AT SIGHT. ' Address: A. EAPY, QUEEN-STREET, MUSIC ROOMS.—For Teacliing an Practising, with use ot grand plan; Fees, from 2s fid per week.—Musio Studio, 19 Queen-Btreot, opposite Albert Hojcl. C _OLONIAL AND INDIAN EXHIB! TION OF 1886. • H.R.H. THE PRINCE OF WALES. The above Exhibition will boopent d inLondc in May, 1886, and Is projected to show the r sources and progress of her Majesty's Colont Empire. Tno Exhibits should comprise specimens i Raw Products, Minorals, Ores, Timber Machinery, Manufactures, Education at Science. Art, Fruit, &c, &a Special orrangemerts will- be provided fi the practical illustration of all the Colon! Frozen Meat Industries, and of tho Colonl Preserved Meats, Fish, and Vegetables. Special entry forms can be obtained from tl Secretary for Wool, Timber, Grain,Seeds,S.il Ores, and Coal * Cases for displaying Exhibits Should bo mac from the Native Woods of the Colony. : . Commemorative Medals will be given to £ taking part in the Exhibition. Exhibits will be carried froe of charge. Applications for space must be sent in to tl Secretary not later than the Ist October, 1885. All Exhibits (exoeot Wool) must bo in .torol tho Ist December, 1885. Any further information can be obtained froi and communications should be addressed, to t undersigned. E. MENZIE3. Secretary Local Committee. lißurance Buildings, Auckland, 21st August. 1885. ARCH. CLARK & SON WAREHOUSEMEN. MANUFACTURERS Of ZEALAND] HOSIERY GIRLS' AND WOMEN'S HOSE, MEN'S HALF-HOSE, and BOYS' THREE-QUARTER HOS MADE FROM NEW ZEALAND AND IMPORTED YAR-



Amusements. 3' A BBOTT'S OPERA "HOUSE or -Ci- Losaoe .. .. Mr Wash. Norton. ; s t GRAND SATURDAY NIGH I" BILL. , a GRAND SATURDAY NIGHT Ull.L, ]B TO-NIGHT I TONIGHT! ENTIRE CHANGE On' PRO': !.\MMF. ENTIRE CHANGE OK PROiIRA. I. IK, LAST NIGHT BUT TWO OF WASH. NORTON'S >"c FAMOUS ™ "]Y|"ERRY-MAKEHq _i CROWDED. CROWDED CROWDED. _ EVERYBODY DKLIGHTKD. EVERY ACT RE DEMANDED. WASH. NORTON, m The Champion Tambourine, Banjo, and Bone Soloist, in New Acts. S, MR H. NORMAN In New Patriotic Hongs. TO-NIGHT-THE ELECTRIC BELLOWS. TO-NIGHT—HEN NESY LEROYL as LARKY in tho Burlesque Sketch KNOCK ME UOWN. Admission—DreS9 Circlo, Is; Stalls, 2! lid ; Pit, la. Box Office at Lennox'.. Tickets for Pit and Stalls at Abbott's United Service Hotel, in Doors open at 7.30: commence at S o'clock. HENNE3Y LEROYL, Bnaineaa Manage.. -mHEATR E R O V Ah. UNUSUAL ATTRACTIONS. Df AT J». THOMPSON'S DIORAMA to or THE SOUDAN WAR g NILE EXPEDITION SOUDAN WAR < NILE EXPEDITION 5. TO-NIGHT ! }: A GRAND STEP DANCE CONTEST I For a Valuable Mi VER CUP. ' Open to all comers. Many first-class men have entered, and some , splendid dancing is assured. '• A HANDSOME DRAWING-ROOM SUITE AND A VALUABLE DONKEY To bo positively Given A way To-night, togelho' with numerous other Valuable Presents. J. Laßt Night—Handsonin Mirror, Mrs Connolly; Ponsonby; Hor.o, Mr 1). Quinn, Hlnek.mith, Durh.ni-btrcet; and a host ot otbee iiifts. Popular Prices-38, 2s, Is. 5. DON'T MISS TO-NIGHT. SIDNEY TURNER. V Advance and Business Agent. pfORESTERS 1 HALL, NEWTONi ' n TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, CONCERT (Under the patronage of the various Temperance r Societies and the Newton Rifles) >• : In aid of the Funds of the HAVELOCK TEMPERANCE DRUM AND FIFE BAND. ,A Good and Varied Programmo provided. II D. Goldie, Eeq., in the Chair. Ie Mr J. Pook, Conductor; Mr D. Webb, Secretary. >r Doors op _n at 7.30; commence nt. 8. d Admission—ls. p H 0 R A L H A L gtej. SEPTEMBER 10. • .' '•-' MR HERBERT AMES'S £ GRAND PIANOFORTE RECITAL, Interspersed with Vocal and Instrumental Selo. iion>. Front Seats, Sb ; Back Seats, 2s; Gallery, la. ■ Tickets may be obtained at Upton aud C 0.., Booksellors, Queen-street; or at HowdcJi'rf |0 Jewellery Establishment. to Q~V D N EY~ITI EDE B, T.A FE L. Herr Max Vogrich, the Conductor of tho > above-named Society, having; tendered his resignation, in consequence of his .intended departure from Australia, Applications from Musioians qualified to occupy the position arc - invited by the Committee. Such Apidieutions '• must be in Writinpr, end accompanied by copies of Diplomas of Competency, and wM bo rc r, ceived up to tho 15th September next, atl n dressed; "Conductor." Box 200, G.P.0., Sydney. Salary, £200 por annum. GEO. HAMILTON, Hon. Secretary. fl CJYDNEY PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY. n © d Herr Max Vonrlch. the Conductor of tho t, abpvenamed Society, having tendered his Ile .ignation In consequenco of: his intended l~ departure from Australia, applications from 0 Musicians qualified to occupy the po.iiior. are r invited by the Committee. Such applications 8" mußtboin writing, and accompanied by copies ,n of Diplomas of Competency, and will bo received 'i 1 up to tho 15th September next, addressed Con- I- ductor. Box 111, G.P.0.. Sydney. _ JNO. LIGQINS, Hon. Secretary. >c lOAUD.J i \/TR GEORGE H. CLUTSAM, __T_L LATE PIANIST TO RITA-RAD CLIFF CONCERT COMPANY, "" Has decided on remaining in Auckland, and s- will accept Pupils for tho Pianoforte. everj L ', branch of Thco-ctical aud Practical Composi tion, and the Study of tho Artaf Accompanying. His system will be that adopted by the Loipsig Conservatoire, great attention boini; given to the acquirement of a Thorough Technique. The number of excellent pianists introduced to tho world from that Academy i _ a sufficient guaranteo tf its success as a method. Mr Clutsam will be in attendance daily to receive Pupils at his Rooms, over Hoffman and P. Son's Music Warehouse, Queen-street, between _ the hours of 11 a.m and 1 p.m., ana 2 p.m. and - Ip.m. DANCING, DEPORTMENT.&c.-Mons. Paul Bibron (do Paris), s.cond term, at ! Masonlo Hall, Princes-street. Select Classes: Adults, WEDNESDAYS, 7.30 p.m.; Juvenile.. SATURDAYS, 3 p.m. Classes available at Romuera, Symonds-street (Glonßide), Carlton Road, Ponsonby, Mount Albert. Intending Pupils apply early. Piivate Lessons daily .— Circulars at Union's and Eady's, or apply at Residence, Y5, Hobson street. WR U S S EL L & CO., • THEATRICAL AND GENERAL ADVERTISING AGENTS. CONSPICUOUS. PLACES FOR LITHOS, SHOW CARDS D-YBHLS. &o„ HANDBILLS DISTRIBUTED. . OFFICE: JENKINS'S OPERA CIGAR vt DIVAN, ELLIOTT-STREET (opposite Opera House! ORDERS PUNCTUALLY ATTENDED TO OFFICE HOURS, 10 to 1 O'CLOCK. '- ■ For Sale. f "EX.R SALE, a bargain, 3 splendid AJlot ■' JD ment3, Bella Vis.a Rouri; unrivalled n view; £3per foot.—Apply Allen, Draper, Jcr vois Road, Pongonby. « T7.OR SALE, Birkenhead, nice Home * X. steadof 7acrcb ; New Homo cfs n:oms ; ? 2 acres orchard, remainder plHincd with Young i,' fruit trees. A bargain.—H. Partington, Stich £. bnry's Buildings. J. ImOR SALE, a new light Spring Pagnal 1 L J. Cart.—Apply to E Bowles, Karanguhapo T Road, next to Caledonia Hotel. 9" TJK.R SALE, good Bacon, (id per lb ; - JD Canterbury Cheese, fid per ih; Raisins, >r 31bs for la 3d; best Whlto Sugar, 3Jd por lb; a, good White Sugar, 3d ncr lb; good Tea. Is Od and Is 8d j Rood J. lour, l_d per lb. Is Gd for 501b.; 7 Green Peas, lid per lb; Sperm Candles, 7d per h lb, Old by tho box j Wax Candles, lOd per lb, :)>d per dox; Hobart Jams, (tf; While Stnrch, id per lb, 3_d by the packet. Goods delivered to all parts of the city and suburbs. Country order. is strictly attended to.—Noto the uddrc.;3, Jaruo in S.ott, corner of Cook and Nd-on-str .els, i- TTIOR SALE, !>0 Acres of Good Land, , a __J within 5 minutes' walk of Ttiokau Rail way Station. Will be Bold cheap. The bed is partially bounded by a river, and is suitable for - orchard or farming purposes. There is lor 5 5, acresof bush.—For further particulars, apply to R. Gordon, at back of Savings Rank, auiroy Hills, Auckland. TT'OR SALE, 8 good Working ..nlioclZ - JL ' Apply Huntor and No!n.n._ . F~Q_T. SALE, an Hotel, in full" working order, in a risin;; district.—Apply to Mr ,j W. J. Courtney. P.msonbr. Auckland. o. TU^OR SALE, firet-cia.--. new lUin.om Cab, 8, JD Double Seated' Buggies -and Dog t'ltrts; also, 2 Second-hand Hooded Btip'io. W, E. - Basten, Coach Builders, W,.ke.i_ld-_U\t i. I- T>I_YMOUTH ROCKS, Eggs from Bird. .JL recently brought from England by adver.iser. Havo taken Ist prizes m principal Poultry Shows; weigh from 10 It. ltil't. vc.h; J..ice, £1 Is for twelve.—Mrs J.omi.l', To Puke. Taiwan go. m TjiOß POSITIVE SALE7Zl^pZa~pc7 o- JD fectly new Hou.uo. 5 rooiii't, llitt-.l v.ith al every convenience, and largo IVeeh !t Alict ment, near Mount Edoaßaihv.-v raitm ; terms 0 f easy.—Apply to John t'opp.t, Huu. c vial J.„nil . 8 Agent, No. 8, Qaeun-stre-1. TT^OR SALE or to Let, fl very convenient I* well finishedKi?ht roomedDwe lii!K;largo or rooms,bath; grand view; city water; vcr.etian al blinds, curtain peLs: ccod ct't.ir.-ge, wash al houso, and largo garden ;10 minutes from Queen-Btrcet; corner _l!oti:_iit and rood build ing space.— For this choice _.ro;;_i!;,. u', v i_ K „ ,-!y ?„ c to J. It. .Vail.-, s.n..,H_u-...■ „■ d ).-.: a A-.-iV, "' (Bennett's Cliainb.i., ISO, Q-je.-n-i.tre.-i), le Q P B C I A JL N O _ I O E. 111 FOR SALE, s.ve?a of the beet Bclldlng Sites in or near Auckland. Situated in Glads'or.c and Cleveland P-oada. Paincl'. Tht-n iota tsll j, c be sold on ur.y rcr.-.int'.b','- 'lcnmi. cr.ti ntonny will be advanced for BuildinK if roqnircd. Ai'ply to oy P. COMI'IKEY, Hh-.ru::iid street, he "WILLIAMSON AVENUE, SURREY HILLS. SPECIAL NOTICE. S, A limited number of CHOICE ALLOTMENTS In WILLIAMSON AVENUE, destined to be tho finest street in or ahont Auckland; al.^o M.mv in [a other Btre.ta, are now fob tiiu fikist time OPJ£N FOB BALK. Terms; One-fifth Cash, balance any timo within five years. Instalments of £5 and up wards received. Intorest, 7 per cant, on unpaid balances. • lE, jprioes and plans can bo had at Offloe. Short, land-street, *P A. BOARDMAN, Agent.