The Auckland Evening Star.

VOL. XXVI-No. 5,480

AUCKLAND, N.Z., WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY il, 1885.

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'■ ~ OAOTIC MAIISTBAM- Jl ship co. unitei. *^^^^ st \tks ok america, via HONOLULU. TO GREAT mUTAIH. ~ toi rontnif' W-in tho Oovernments of ndc^w Zc.Jan' iVd rtcw South Wales. ».»»r hookot! throufrh to LivprpooL fWOWf'p 'g vift tho Groat Overland Koad London, or 1 aris, SWMi . orB of the j,_i_iUo ?i^ nSmWI2_L — — Tl)ato of ! Date of Rteamor. TonsJ Sailing to Sailing to gtesmor. I gj. rtno y | ■Frisco. ISSo. | Onoraboutt ISS.i. .„,].., 3IOOMny2 March 3 City of Sydney.... . Hfti , oh ? M(m , h ;!1 fflfc^jgl^"4 laP''"2B -— — FARES i __._rfn*i _ *6« and upwardi |K^ttS a n i FT^cjsco_---. ;: £10 nihln P»BBonKerß are permitted to T^^atllonoluln7or any of the cities of the gffiStot^ not wWoed six months. ._ i.i Through Bills of Lading Issuod on Spf^innrfforNow York, Boston,&c.either Snifor PvS"aniina. by Pnoiflo Mail S.S. Ca's Ordors will bo issued after 4 p.m. M _odW Before tho sailing of steamers for San l^^fght rates and all other Information Ipply to BB OWN CAMPBELL & CO.. , tower Queen-street and Shortland-streot. '"___r..-_i TT>f">^ STEAMSHIP ISSr^JT^ U COMPANY OF NEW '*gS^iffl ZEALAND (LIMITED). 11 TIME TABLE*.—FEBRUARY. "S PORTS (from Mannkan), -SST| D»teofSaUlng. | %S» %ll^^^HiLSs ON ylxl (from Auckland). SUbobl [Thure.,l2. noon j - g rffmAKA_lThurs..l9,noon I = _ ' "tob MKLBOURNK (VIA BLUJF). wTiaoM j Thurs., 12, noon j ~ • FOR SYDNEY. s^bApa I Friday, 13, 5 p.m. J ffffS. M AlWed.,lß.noon I = —~~FOR SUVA AND LEVUKA. I^.nrATA | Mon., Mar, a, 5 p.m. I - ; -?. ypRRUSSKLL. ' foffltA-ASA I Mod., 10. o P-'". I - : -sy(itißßloN TICKETS.-Uuring tho month -Kftbriary. KxcnrMon Tickets will be Issued tfficiSWfl' available tor roturn until 31st •ftreo'^flt be booked and alongside TWO HOTOS before advertised time of departure. pßßsmie Tickets must bo ttikon at the Com _3Fs_wrSuokland Branoh). corner of gen sad Cuatoma-atreeta. i^. ARIENT LINE. J_&oß9f Under contrnnt with tho Now South Waleß Govornmen for ihß«mT6T»noo of Mails. M %w r^ca^^ieiv? (IBSO.gABOIA (at Bteamor s option). SUEZ:— ~ Steamer. From Sydney. From Melb'nrne. _ aUB u« *eb.U T«*-?? a Swa. Feb. 28 March 8 ££££....»..■ AlrilU April 17 Ana fortuightly thereafter. Thnmgli fares to London, £22 to fi7s. PaßsenVers secure special advantages by booking through from New Zealand. Second laes paßsengers by Orient steamer are provided With BSloon passages to Sydney or Melbourne. PASSAGES FROM LONDON.- Special faoili te afforded for bringing out Friends and lelatlYßsby pre-paymont of the passage-money SP-CIAIi BBTPRN TICKETS, available for 1! montlis, are issued at the following rates i ■Hrstflsloon _ „ .. «AW Second Saloon .._..._ £7" PARCELS BOOKED THROUGH to LON OONit Bodujed Rates. .^•tffl^EAiis^&MPANYOF : NEW ZEALAND (LIMITED), ' • '. ■ Agents in New Zealand. «_• "' "NORTHERN STEAM te^W| IS SHD? CO. (LIMITED). K^C^\ TIMB Table.— February. I_JE^\ (Weather and otter Circum- Ir™^**^^ stances Permitting). l: ' FROM QUEEN-STREET I WHARF. m QUICKEST, OHEAPBBT, AND KABDWT Tosttata oan avoid the tedlOTis ana rough tmUnd Journey by taking passage in the rß_»ra Steamship ComPa°y?.nlw andJ? Bi* Itomers Clansman and Wellington, which UttAnokland alternately every Monday and Branday, at 7 p.m., arriving at Tauranga at 8 O'clock on the following morning, when a Coach _der moll contraot leaves immediately alter tnkf-t for the Hot Lakes, passing through to Veeoy Stewart Settlement, arriving at O-nomutu at two p.m. same day. TOR TAURANGA AND BAY OF PLENTY P PORTS. _____ _gn_MBR. I DATS OF SAILING. __man I Thursday, 12, 7 p.m. Wellington 1 Monday. 16, 7 p.m. TeUlngton I Thursday, 19,7 pm. J_«man I Monday, 23,7 p.m. C—immn ' | Thursday, 26,7 p.m. m> I Conneots at Tauranga for Opotikl Doaglns and Bay of Plenty Ports every 1 Tuesday. ftgRPSBMiL. WHANBABOA. AMP MONSONPI. 3b__id I Monday, 16, 7 p.m. Wllagton | Monday, 23, 7 p.m. TobQbsat Bakkiek, Tbyphkna, Port Fitz hoi, tso w—akoaparapara. Baatig | Every Saturday, 8 a.m. " fa WHAHBABH, WHANBARKI HEADS, AHD :■; * MaKSAPAI. togegor | Kvery Tuesday. 8 p.m. Vffi Wbanbarki, Wbanoarei H_asb, and ill: - Pabpa Bay. • jfiMgegor | Every Friday, 6 p.m. j|! gOBM-RCCRYBAYAWPTAIBUA. 9leulg' l Every Monday and Thursday, 7 ■j: I pjn. WR Vhasqarbi and Whanqarei Heads Jwnjing iiassengers and cargo for Waipu). Avouch meets the steamer on arrival to con- WQjgaecgers to Waipn. gMfwior Friaay, 13,6 p.m. Wellington Friday, 13, 8 p.m. :Wgragot Tuesday, 17,8 p.m. JWliligton Wednesday, 18.10 a.m. iWegor Friday, 20,6 p.m. WXSMu Friday, 20, 8 p.m. •Wegor ■ Tuesday, 21,8 p.m. uansman Wednesday, 25,10 a.m. ■JWi'Wr Friday. 27,6 p.m. !I_ggt<m | Friday, 27,8 p.m. | *;'JEOM WHANQAT.EI TO AUCKLAND ■i * grom Railway Wharf.) SjWUffl | Wednesday, 11, 6 p.m. -uen-i» Thursday. 12.2 p.m. Mi Baturday, 11.4 p.m. Monday, 16,12 noon Wednesday, 18, 6 pm. JWegor Thursday, 19.12 noon Majsnan Saturday, 21,12 noon :|HS_?»t Mondai, 23,12 noon ViWjan; Wednesday, 25,6 p.m. gjWAITA^^Wi^gLYMOUTH. -_S_la and Gairlooh, as per advertisemonta, _i^___ FOR HOKIANGA, jj^guner fortnightly (as per advertisement). yk|j!O must bs booked and alongside the SfJ by 1 p.m. prompt. None will bo received "HJttMhonr. JS««|, Tickets nmat bo takon at tho Com- TrVniilSvSj Qneen-stTßet Auckland. igPURaiON TICKETS. - During the hnwr ?' binary and February same will be SyJ Reduced Ratea, available for Return ™«J l a _. "s:March. 1885. wbtv Jr._%to"i or Clansman for Waiwera MSday T^" 7' at 2 pjn>> rOllll-111^ overy _fe_Lsr Q TEAM TO THAMES, i'iffljSES JJ Connecliug with River dfiHi§B_dstcai«erß for STUILING ~—WBi__rWOUTH.OHTfJB!MITRI.WAI- ASffi^?! 1 GRANT .^_^js_gfa_gagK ,« ~ I Rotoma- j Enter- | Anne te~s —-L_spna. | priae. I Milbank. iiS^T^ 1^ i^^^ —i —=r ~ IhjLiVfeL Up-E- i •----^—-IjgpM THAMES: I Rotoma- Enter- Anne Wsr-ir-Lr- h Jts______prlse. MUbank. to£vs£mJsffi!niJot Botomahana within Sot »m»;«_£aT^t'iMd ttoe of leaving.



An^SieF- QTBAM TO LONDON. J^i^^_S LiPENINSULARfcORDINTAIi <S*fe*ii§_ssaF STEAM NAVIGATION —SHHSSBBW—' COMPANY, FOR I4ONDON DIRKCT. Hf,,,,,.,,,,. Leave Leave Steamer. Sj . dnoJ . i j Molbourno , isss. iasal Romk Via Colombo Fob. 20 Feb. 26 Shannon „ Mar. C March 12 Pakmamatta „ Mar. 20 March 26 Pkkin I April 3 April 9 And thoncoforward every altnrnate wook. Pasncngors and cargo booked to London, Mar eoilles, Italy, Kgypt, India, China, and Japan at moderate ratos. Return Tickets issued both to first and second claus passengers at especially low rateß. Cheap reserved accommodation can bo obtained in this Company's vessels. Passengers booking at Auckland seoure special advantages. For all particulars apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO., 18. Queon-streot. Auckland. Agonts. - jt£ _. \\7"AIUKU AND ONB- J^S-__i '' HUNGA STEAM *Sp^^Si_»NAVIQATION °°'<LIMITIID|> TIME TABLE.-S.B. MANUKAU. Loave Onehnnga I Loavo Waluku I February, 1885. 11—Wod.. 1 p.m. 11—Wed., 7.50 a.ra. 12—Thursday, 4 p.m. 12—Thursday, 8.30 a.m. 13—Friday, 5 p.m. 13-Friday, U a.m. — 11—Saturday, 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—Thursday, 1 p.m. 20—Friday(forManu_an _ Heads), 8 a.m. 21—Saturday, 9.30 a.m. 21—Saturday, 2 p.m, 23—Monday, 11.30 n.m. 23—Monday, 4 pm. 24—Tuesday, 1 p.m. — 25—Wed., 3 p.m. 25—Wed., 7 a.m. — 26—Thursday, 8 a.m. 27—Friday, 5 p.m. — — 28—Saturday, 10 a.m. All freights payable before delivery of gooda. J. BARR BROWN, Managing Director. _4fedi_r 8.8. WAITAKI, tons register iW h.p., will WHANGAREI. WHANGAREI HEADS, MANGAWAI. AND PARUA BAY, as follows :— TIME TABLE FOR FEBRUARY. From Auckland: Every Tuesday and Friday, 8 p.m. From Wiiangarki : Thursday, 12th, 5.30 p.m. Monday, 16th. 9.30 a.m. Thursday. 19th, 10 a m. Monday, 23rd, 2 p.m. ; Thursday, 26th, t p.m. Cargo recolved at Kamo Coal Depot, Railway Wharf, until 1 p.m. A COACH meets the Stoamjr at Whangarel Boads, and runs to Walpu. Far—3—Whangarol, Mangapai, and Parua Bayi Saloon, 10s; Return, 15s. Steerage, 6s | Return, 10s. Whangaxel Heads 1 Saloon, 7s Bd 1 StCOI.IKO, 53. Tickets must br ootained at tho Office, which will bo open until after tho boat loaves KAMO COLLIERY COMPANY (LIMITED), Agents. Offlcc—lla, Qncon-st,, opposlto Firth's Mill. Ato&gT U S. COROMANDEL. SCXJTT, MASTKB. TIMK TABLB. Ijr » v«m Auokls_d 1 X^oavoa Coromandel 1 February. February. — Thursday, 12, Ut noon Friday, 13,2 p.m. — 1 — Saturday, 14,12 noon Weather and other olroumstanoea permitting. Not responsible In shipping, carrying, or dii oharglng live stook. No oargo reoeived without shipping note, and within half an hour of advertised time of de parture. All Panels must bs prapald os board. A. R. H. SWTNDIJtY. M—OBBBI. TDASSENGERS1 LINE &jsS£dk/> OF PACKETS TO NEW ZEAIjAND. Owned by THE SHAW, SAVILL & ALBION SHIPPING CO. (Limited), __. Leadennall-streot, London. 1 The above line of ships are regular traders to all the principal ports in Now Zealand. Thoy are clipper snipa, classed Al at Lloyd's, ana commanded by experienced mostors. The bill of fare is most substantial, and of the best (uality, and the accommodation roomy and onvenicnt. Tho undersigned are empowered to grant assages from London to New Zealand, pay lent for which have been guaranteed in the tolony. Return ships to London also leave at »lmost regular Intervals. Full particulars on application to L. D. NATHAN & CO., > ARTHUR HEATHER, VAgentß. CRUICKSHANK & CO., j WH. SKINNER AND SON, • Bulldora, Carpenters, and Jolnen. Vulcan Lane. All Branches of the Building Trade exeontod b j Experienoed Workmen,; Shoo Franta. Offloe Fittings, tee. Tl/T R P. F. M. BURROWS Architect and Building Surveyor, Over Goodgon'B. AUCKLAND. ICTURE FRAME MANUFACTORY AND MUSICAL INSTRUMENT WARE HOUSE, iB, VICTORIA-STREET. Auokland (9 doors above Albert-street). C. E. CARTER, Jun., Practical Sign Writer, Gilder, and Em bosser on Glass. Silk Banners Written in the Latest Design. Grainer and Marbler. II HOBSON'STBEST jl CASH AND DEFERRED PAYMBNI TAILORS, DRAPERS, MHiLINERB, MANTLE AND HABIT-MAKKRB, HOBSON-3TBNX. We respectfully Invite attention to our Lann Stock of NOVELTIES for the present Season. Oar Great Variety and Choice of the Be* Fabrics, with the Skill and Talent we now em ploy, and tho great success of our efforts to pro luce Superior Garments, Perfect in Fit, and Unexcelled in Cut and Stylo, gives us even confidence in lespectfully soliciting tho favoni of a visit, _____ .111 Tweeds thoroughly shrunk before being made up, and Fit and Workmanship Guaranteed. The Dsj'orreil Payment System has bees ownA to be a great boon, by enabling thoM with limited incomes to procure necessaries tl he easiest possible way, ALL GOODS ARK MARKED IN PLAIN FIGURES, Cash Customers receive S per oent Disoonnl one shilling in the pound Bterltag) on all parcel* , jos and "gggfen-yn-yn-j HB4MOABB PASS «H_ BOCB. T\ RAP E R TOT 10 WL E R, ARCHITECT, Wellington-street, Auckland. Plans Propwed for every description of Buildings. fiOKE. COKE. COKE. THE AUCKLAND GAS COMPANY LTD.) Invite Orders for GAS COKE. Delivered \vßhin 1 mile of the Works, for Cash; longer distances at proportionate rates:— Sample Sackß of threo bushels .. Is M FivoSacks °a M Eleven Sacks, or half ton .. •• "a Twenty-two Sacks, or one ton „ 228 W and clinker in a remarkable degree, gi> es a RELIABLE FIRE, CLRARER & HOTTER THAN COAL, LIGHTS READILY, and MAKES NO SMOKE, GOOD FIRE IN 10 MINUTES. OFFICE: FORT-STREBTi wss, cosa. cow



Business Notice* t i i d a E ii • COAL AND FIREWOOD DEALER, At Yard, Karangahapo Road, or Ship's Sido. Posts and Rails, Houso Dlooks, and Shingles on Halo. "VTOTICE OF REMOVAL. MKBSK9. K. MITCIIKLSON & Co., KAURI GUM, GRAIN, and PRODUCE MERCHANTS, beg to notify tlint they hare Romovod to moro Commodious Promises, situated in Little Queen street, opposite Hid Warehouses of Mr ". Nathan and Mr A, Heather, Merchant?. Auckland 17th January, 1885. HE MAGIC CLEANSER.—Everybody Bhnuld try this wonderful discovery In Soap and saving of labour. By using Warnook Hkos.' Kxtiiaot of Soap 50 per oont. of the labour may bo saved. It gives tho clothes a wondorfnl whiteness that cannot be equalled. A groat saving to laundrossoa, eta. Sold by all Storakoepars. T B. O W D H N, • QUEEN-STREET. PIANOS. PIANOS. VIOLINS. &o. ANOTHER SHIPMENT OF HAAKE'S, MIQNON'S, AND RAPOLDI. J, H. considers tho Haakk to bo the best German Piano manufactured; tho Miqnon the neatest and best finished; and the Rapoldi for appearance, tone, and durability, the oheapest Piano ovor offered in this market A few flrst-olasa Violins and a good Booond hand Piano, and two Church Pedal and Pipe Organs, for Bale. fTIHE "EXCELSIOR" m MART, TOP OF GREY-STREET. The Great Want of tho Public is Quality and Quantity combined with Chcapnoss. Question--How do we do it) Answer—Wo Buy for Cash, and Sell for Cash, and give our Customers the Bcnollt. W. H. DAVENPORT (Lnto of the City T Mart, Christchuroh) Bogs to inform tho Public that he is proparod to supply tlio above-mentioned want to tho fullest possible extent at his establishment, THE "EXCELSIOR" T MART, TOP OF GREY-STREET, Where bo hopes, by resuming the policy which caused his place of business elsewhere to be ■ so popular a resort, viz., SELLING NOTHING but a GOOD ARTICLE AT THE VKHY LOWKST RKMUNKRA TIVK PRICE, To deserve Axn rkckive a sharo of the Publlo P&tronage and Support. W.H.D, respectfully solioits the favour of an early visit from all the readors of thlß adver tisement, and licgs to unsure them, on hia honour, that thry will never RKQKET IT. N.8.-A Single Trial will Suffice. Postscript.—COME AT ONCE. W. H. DAVENPORT, THE "EXCELSIOR" T MART, TOP OF GREY-STREET. •VTT ARNOCK BROTHERS, BOAP AND OANDLK MANUFACTURERS. COX'S CREEK, RICHMOND. OITIOB DURHAM-STREET, AUCKLAND. Cash Purchasers of {Tallow. Wool, Sheepskins, and Bo_e_ / Thos. J, TTarbutt. ( MANUFACTURER OF CORN BROOMS, Bfc§_ffi ß tradk]k AP Ai[mark. TELEPHONE N 0...-8. I mO PLUMBERS AND THE PUBLIC. Ws having imported a large Pipe Cutting and Screwing Machine, are prepared to ontor sorew all sizes of pipe up to 3-inoh on tha most reason able terms. PAuL and acHKNKi Licensed Plumbers, Albert-street pLEANLINESS ! TfICONOMY ! I TTTEALTH 1! I SECURED BY THE USE OF THK NEW DRY CLOSET SYSTEM (ROBBRTS'S PATENT PROCESB). AGENTB FoR AUCKLAND: Messrs E. Porteb and Co., Ironmongers, Queen-street. " [a card.J T4J-R W. F. BUCKLAND Has commenced practice In Auckland as a BARRISTER AND SOLICITOR In Chambers No. 5. Dnrham-stEast (opposite T. and S. Morrln and Co.'s side entrance). r\ ROUND LIMB. GROUND LIME FOR SALE' gOUTHGATE 3 MAHURANGI HYDRAULIC GROUND In any quantity, foi- Concrete Paths, Fleon Cellars, &c. (next to stone flagging is un rivalled for durability and hard-setting qualities). For tanks and other wet work it is a flrstrclass material. B. KEANE, SOLE AGENT, CUSTOMS-STREET fry O T X A V E L L E R S. PRESENTS FOR HOME. Very handsome Inlaid Table Tope, Cabinets, and Walking Sticks, mado from tho piok of •Jew Zealand's beautiful woods, at very reason able prices. Carefully packed for shipment. W. NORRIE. Top of Shortland-etreet -CURE. FIRE. FIRE. new zealand timber company (Limited), , Tho above Company, in thanking Customers for past support, which was beyond all expecta tion, beg to notify that a full equipment of Ma chinery, with all the latest improvements, has been imported at great cost from all parts of New Zealand and Australia, and is now work ing night and day. The Company is therefore in a position to supply all Orders for Timber, Sashes, Doors, and Manufactured Goods from the NEW WORKS, near Freeman's Bay. at the shortest notice and Lowest Rates. As some of our Customers may be under the impression that our Stock of Dry Timber is burnt, we avail ourselves of this opportunity to inform them that our Timber being seasoned at our Country Mills and Freeman's Bay allot ments, none of the Manufacturing Timber has been destroyed, and of which we now hold the Largest Stock in the Colony. Being determined that the Supplies of Ma terial shall be maintained as hitherto, our Mills at Freeman's Bay, Devonport, and East Coast will be running nigh and dayt. F. JAG6ER, Manager. BUTCHER AND CO., FORT-ST. AND QUKENST WHABF. STEVEDORES, RECEIVING AND FORWARDING AGENTS. WOOL BTOBJHB ASD DUMPED JOB SHIPMENT. HirT-*"T BOTPUBD. =m*-R W. A. DUGLEBY, M.R.LB.A., JjJ_ ABCHITKCT, fee. Oman i We. h *"ggp Ohwlwff, 9wm-



THE UNION STEAM SAW, MOULD ING, SASH, AND DOOR COMPANY (LIMITED), DICAI.KII IN TIMBER, DOORS, SASHES, AND TURNERY, Supplies from Bush Mills by direct dollvory at any Public Wharf iv Auckland ;— BUILDING MATERIAL IN EVERY FORM, inumjdino MOULDINGS. Ownor of tho Tairua Saw-mil's, WHICH PRODUCE THK BEST JOINERS' TIMBER IN TllE MARKET. IMPORTANT TO BUILDERS, CON TRACTORS. CABIN KTMAKERS, AND JOINERS. A Specially Solected Stock of JOINERS! TIMBER From tho Tairua Mill, thoroughly ecasonod and ready for working up, ia always kept in Stock at MECHANICS' BAY YARD, In lots to suit customers' requirements. MECHANICS' BAY~~TIMBER YARD AND FACTORY. TIMBER, DOORS, BABHKS, TURNKRY. FRETWORK. And GENERAL JOINERY. Tho Company continues to supply in lots to suit purchasers material as above. Stocks in alldopartmontsarolargo, well-assorted, and thoroughly seasoned, and Favourable quotations will bo given to those about to build. Price liiiit) and all information on application to HEAD OFFICE, Mkohanics' Bay. J0 B L~b TS. Special inducements to buyers of Timbor suit able for Out-buildings. BIRKENUEAiTaNd" NORTHCOTE. The Company's Branch Yard in this dlstriot, In connection with tho business of Messrs Flowollyn Bros., Birkonhcad Wharf,contains Large StooKß of timber (rough and dressed). Mouldings, Doors, and Sashes for immediate dollvory at TOWN PRICKS. ' X>ATTERSON, late Belchor's Livery and •*- Bait Stables, cornor Upper Queon-streot and Karangahape Road. Saddle Horses and Buggies for Hire. Charges moderate. Ty ANGES. RANGES. RANGES. T. ATKINSON, ENERGETIC FOUNDRY, CinuSTOnUROn, Has arrived, and commonccd a BRANCH RANGE, COPPER, AND FURNACE FACTORY In AUCKLAND, VICTORIA-STREET, near Old Red lion Hotel, It is by the request of so many of hla old friends that ho has dono so, and ho hopes tlioy will now givo him all the support they can. Ho intonds this year to Rive a death-blow to Co lonial Ovens, as hla Ranges will bo sold so ro markably Cheap that every poor man oan get one. Price list by cullinc. Every Range Bold lv his Shop guaranteed to. ifivo satisfaction. Thoy are tho most economical in tho colonies. Holder Of Eighteen Cortlllcates and One Silver Cup Como and see for yourselvca. Price, from £216s to £20 and upwards. A man kept on purposo for Repairs. TTTBrc^" 2 R>s XMAS BOX AND NEW YEAR'S GIFT. THE WONDER OF THE AGE. Anyono cutting out this Coupon and taking It, with 2s 6d, to T. E. Carter's Pioture and Musical Instrument Depot, 88, Victoria-etrcet. Auok lond, will bo GIVEN Ono of hia beautiful Rolls of Pictures (Copies of celebrated Paintings), WOl ' TEN SHILLINGS. Poat free for 3d oxtra. Also, Double Roll for 6s ; worth 20a; Gd extra post - /COUSINS AND ATKIN have on Sole V-/ ■ several Socond-hand Buggies, Phaetons, and Dog Carts, light and suitable for summer nao. HUIC K'3 STABLES, \Ji ALBRRT-STRKKT. MR F. QUICK begs to return his Sincere {"hanks for the IJboral Patronage received whi'.e carrying on tho Business known as "Quick's Livery and Bait Stables," Albert street, and trust* that MKSSIU3 JAMES DIG NAN & CO., the gentlemen to whom he has relinquished the same, will bo accorded Support In an equally liberal manner. Patrons can rely npoil being treated civilly and fairly by his buo oessors, under whose proprietary he tools bum tho hostelry will become tho favourite of Auck land, j J. J. DIGNANI [T. FOLEYI [P. LUJJDON MESSRS JAMES DIGNAN _ CO.-having purchased Mr F.Quick's Business, hope to merit tho patronage so generously bestowed on their late and popular predecessor. For Hire—Han som Cabs, Open and Close Carriages, Buggies of every description, Waggonettes, Breaks and Omnibuses, Ladies' and Gentlemen's Saddle Horses, Private Carriages with Livery. Hearses and Mourning Coachea Orders by Post, Tele graph, or Telephone (No. 124) receive careful attention. The Stables provlds unsurpassed accommodation for Horses, &o. Night attend woe. Charges moderate. ' TIT ALL IN DINE _ CO., RUTLAND-STREET, AUCKLAND, WHOLESALE FURNITURE MANUFACTURERS, Beg to inform Morohants, Shippprs, Furniture Dealers, and tho Trade that having creptod Machinery of the most modorn description and labour-saving appllancos, they are now prepared to MANUFACTURE ALL KINDS OF FURNITURE IN ANY QUANTITY, And on tho shortest notice. WOBKMANBHIP AND MATERIAL GUARANTEED OUSINS AND ATKIN, COACH BUHDERS, Elliott and Albekt-stre-TB, Have in Stock- Double and Single-seated Buggies, Hooded Pbmtons, Vis-a-vis, Waggonettes, Dog Cans, Bocond-hantl Phaetons and Buggies. Also, Many Thousands Seasoned Finished Spokes, tha UNION OIL, SOAP, AND CANDLB COMPAIIY (LIMITED). MANUFACTURERS OF STEARINE CANDLES, COMMON AND TOILET SOAPS, LUBRICATING AND OTHER OILS. Oesh Puroh users of T»Uow. A. and G. Price, ENGINEERS, "BOILERMAKERS, IRON AND BRASS FOUNDERS, AND GENERAL MACHINISTS, THAMES, Have for sale the following Machinery i— I Portable Engine, by Hornsby & Co., 8 h,p. 1 Horizontal Engine, double cylinder, MX—, diameter, 24in. stroke 1 Horizontal Engine, lOin. by ISin. stroke 1 Launch Engine, 4Jln. by Sin, stroke 1 Multitubular Boiler, 17ft. long by sft. dlametM I Cornish Boiler, 20ft. long by 6ft diameter 1 Cornish Boiler, 18ft. long by sft. diameter 1 Cornish Bpiler, 17ft long by 4ft 6in. diameter 1 Cornish Boilor, 15ft loug by sft diameter 1 Cornlßh Boiler, 15ft. long by Ift, 61n. diameter 1 Vertical Boiler, Field tubes, 7ft _ 3ft 4in.; new A quantity of second-hand Qu_rU-C7us_l_f Plant. Estimates supplied for all classes at EBgineertag Work.-Makers of Sawmill and Quarts - crushing Machinery, Turbine Wheels, . Hydraulic Machinery, Timber Jacks, and Patent Safety Catches lor Warehouse and other __k -W ' ' PL ATT AND FA.WCETT'S UNRIVALLED £4 4s SUIT! £i 4a StJITI For Quality, fpr Cheapness, for Style,-q_d Good '" Workmanship, STANDS UNRIVALLED,; Their* Motto is: FULL VALUE FOR CASH, Call and See their CHOICE STOCK of' BCgfcCH AND COLONIAL TWEEDS. PLATT AND FAWCETT, TAILORS. Eara-qahafe Road. TT ~W. L E D G E R, GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, HUNTER-STREBT, . . WSWWWW.



laud and Estate Agents. SAMUEH VAILK,] [JOHN DOUatAS. Yailb & Douglas (Latb Samub- Yailb), house, land, and estate agentß, land and kstatk auctioneers, real estate valuators, brokers under thk land transfer ACT. SHORTLAND STREET (Nkxt thk Pobx Office), BANKERSI Bank of N_w South Waikb. Sooalso our advortlsoment in "N.Z. Herald and " Weekly News.") MORTGAGES BOUGHT. Jomfortable COTTAGE of 4 rooms find large room underneath; water laid on; closo to Throo ljamps; allotment 33 x 100. Price, £.100, and very ensy terms of paymont could bo arranged.—Vailo & Douglas, House and Estate Agentß, Shortland-streot. 1389 JOTTAGE of 5 rooms in a good situation near to town : allotment 33x 100; planted with fruit trcos, all in full bearing. Price, £230.— Vailo & Douglus, House and Land Agents, Shortland-street. „ 1400 Nico littlo FARM of 8J &oros within 13 miles of Auckland, on mam road, oloso [to church and school and railway station; all foncod; half in grass and half in crop; now House of 1 rooms. Price,'fiSfiO.--Voile and Douglas, Land and Estate Agents, Shortland Btreot (noxt tho Poat-ofllco). ; . UOfi HOTEL.—Splendid FamilyHctol, contain ing 30 rooms, ail new and well-built of briok and oemented front, together with largo publlo hall, and overy convenience) situated in a thriving township, close to railway, &c, stable in connection with hotel, and the whole doing a good trade.—Prico and terms on appli cation to Vaile & Douglas, House and Estate Agonts, Shortland-stroot. 1373 SPLENDID BUSINESS ALLOTMENT on tho Ponsonby Road, in commanding posl tion, and of good size. Price low. Tortus easy.—Vailo and Douglas, Land and Estate AKonts. Shortland-Btreot. ' . . BUILDING ALLOTMENTS, NEWTON, S lots each, 2 of them having frontages of 50 foet by a depth of 110 feet, and tho others front ages of 10 feet by same depth. Price low, and terms easy, as may be arranged.—Vailo and Douglas, Land and Estate Agents, noxt tho Poat-oillco, Shortland-street. 1372 SMALL FARM of 14 acres, very suitable for a working man; all In cultivation: rich land ; Houso of 3 rooms and kitchen, stable, &o. Price, £200. 1300 CHEAP LITTLE HOMESTEAD, 14acros, East Tamakl; all in grass and orop. Cottago of 3 rooms and small ono of 2 rooms. £260. 1353 PARTLY IMPROVED FARM of 132 acres, all fenced; 45 acres In grasß. Splendid position for fruit farm ; deep water frontaeo; clOße to town. £5 per acre. 1363 £300 — GOOD LITTLE WATERSIDE FARM of 112 aoros, with large run adjoining j 25 to 30 acres in cultivation; splendid place for fruit growing. Terms easy. — Vaile and Douglas, Land and Kstato Agets, Shortland streot : linmodiute possession. 1280 £220—COTTAGE of 4 rooms, with allot mont 33 x 98ft.. neat garden, and oloso to tho tram-lines.—Vailo and Douglas, Houso and Land Agontg. Shortland-Btreot. 1352 _Uoo—Very Convenient COTTAGE of 4 -rooms and scullery, allotmont 32 x 80ft. within -auartor of an hour's walk from Uuson-ntrcut. —Vaile and Douglas, House. Land and Ketate Agents noxt P. 0.. Shortland-strceU WtU £650—HOUSE of 5 roomß and Kitchen, gus and water laid on, &c; workshup 21 x 14, Allotment, with fron'jigo of 33 feet to Upper Union-Btreot, and frontage to Nolson-stroot of 34 foot.—Vailo and Douglas, Land and Estate Agnnts, Shortland-Btroot. LARGE FREEHOLD ALLOTMENT, 66 x 117 foet, togethor with dwelling-house, stables, &c, convoniontly situated, within 7 minutes' walk of Pout-offloo, and suitable either for private residence Bites, or for busi ness purposes; prico moderate. Terms caay. —Vaile and Douglas, Land and House Agonts, Shortland-street. 132-1 £630—NEW HOUSE of 6 rooms, with out house, tanks, &0., and allotment 66 x 108, volcanio soil: convenient situation. — Vaile and Douglas, House and Land Agont Short land-Btreot. • I*7l £600—Capital Wotorßido FARM, of 90 acres, about half rich alluvial flat, 30 acres in grass. House of 1 rooms, dairy, Bheds, _c— Vailo and Douglas, Land Agents, Shortland strnnt. 1227 VERY CONVENIENTLY SITUATED HOUSE of 5 rooms, wutoi*and iras laid on, wush-hoUHO, &c ; 0 minutes' wtvlk fromQuccn stroet Prico, £Soo.—Vailo and Douglas, House, Land, and Kstato Agents, Shortland-street. £400. HOUSE of C rooms ; colonial oven, grates, &0., ovory convenience; corner allot ment, good situation.—Vailo and Douglas, House and Kstato Agents. Shortland-streot. 1113 £380.—NEW HOUSE of 6 rooms, verandah back and front, wash-house; all drained; gas and water; allotmont, 30ft x 132 ft; good situa tion, close to tram-lines.—Vailo and Douglas, Houso, Land, and Estate Agonts, noxt to tho General Post-ofllce. Shortland Btrect. 1112 C. H. oSMOND LAND AND MONETARY AGENT, 116, QUEKN-BTRKET (Adjoining B. Tonks and Co.'s), TELEPHONE N 0...185. BANKERS! National Bank of New Zealand (Limited). Mortgages and Loans Negotiated. Rents and Interests Collected, Money Invested on Flrst-olasa Seourltles with out oharge. Estates managed for absentees. Valuations and Arbitrations undertaken. Na c Land affairs specially understood, 'ouses to Let and Properties for Sale plaoed on my list free of charge. .. Evory description of landed property bought or Bold to order. . Large sums to lend on flrst-olaBS seourltles, nilY PROPERTIES. STORES.—Several large ones In commanding positions; every Information on application. STORE _ND COMFORTABLE HOUSE in a first-dona leading position: both water and gas laid In; a fine opening for someone. Prioe £600. with terms. ALLOTMENT.SHORTLAND-STREET-Large frontage and very deep; splendid business site. Sites of this description (double front age) are very hard to obtain anywhere olose to Queen-street. This site should at once com mand the attention of persons requiring a grand position so near the Post-office. BROWN-STREET, PONSONBY-A Capital and very convenient Six-roomed House almost new; nloe allotment; pretty view. Prioe. _425, with terms to suit. JONSONBY—Very prottv Seven-roomed Villa Realdenoe (new); gas and water; every con venience. Price. £425. NItiWTON, BYMONDB-STREET SDOE—Very Comfortable Eight-roomed House (just the sort of house there Is so much Inquiry for at present), close to Queen-street; gas and water; large allotment; nloe view, and «*"»•««•-, o LKTj CONVENDINTLY - SITUATED 8 - ROOMED HOUSE, Victoria Avenue; rent, Us per SEVERAL COMFORTABLE AND PLEA SANTLY-SITUATED HOUSES at low rents to good tenants, QUBURBAN pROPKBT KB, _10.-VERY COMFORTABLE i-ROOMED COTTAGE, oonvonlent dißtanoe from town; Mount Eden distriot; every convenience, and nloe allotment; easy terms of payment NORTH SHORE—Two flrst-olass Allotments, commanding a very pretty view, in rapidly rising locality, olose to tte wharf, £3 IBs per «SM° FOR AN g-ROOMED HOUSE and good aUotment, situated near Mr Morley's Store on the Great North Road. A ohanoe seldom met _fi_ MOUNT EDEN, VIEW ROAD-One^of the Prettiest Houses in the district, built on an allotment SO x 250, commanding a pleasant view * gat '-on tastefully laid out, built and finished i ja very superior manner; should be Inspector- to be appreciated; contains five rooms, exclusive of cupboards and pantries. Price ow and terms easy. BTVE ACRES, five milee from town; northern asneot; «30 per aore. This is the property for antadußtrious man; terms to suit. TEN ACRES, same as above. House to suit will be built on deferred payment system,— SEVERAL 3 TO 7-ACRE SECTIONS, suitable for Market Gardens: good soil: convenient to town: food road frontage, 3} miles from town) iPrcat prospective value; easy terms. Money advanced to build with, repayable hv monthly or Quarterly payments. • _M?w_f purchase ONE of NICEST SITES to TgSntlhman's residence to be obtained near Auckland; the size of the site would be about 300 x 200 feet. MOUNT RO3KILL (Valley Road)-A good 6-roomed House on a Large Corner Allotment; q"_" ADBIONI JjST AT B, 108 PEP. FOOT AND UPWARDS.-All the Unsold Portions of that most conveniently property known as the Gladstone Estite. This Estate, Bituated so close to town, and from any portion of which the views are unsurpassed, ft now Subdivided into Large Allotments. These allotments are not 33 x 99, but have largo frontaees and still larger depth. The prices are Buoh that almost any person may obtain their own freehold at a nominal ooßt. Should terms be any inducement, the owner is prepared to accept a third cash, the balance to remain for 3 or 5 years at 6 per oent. ner annum. The inducements whloh this pro perty offers to any persons requiring a nice Residence Site or a Splendid Investment are manifold. Fancy being able to purchase a Grand Allotment close to town for 10s per fmrtT Soil seml-volcanlo, views unrivalled; within S .minutes' walk of a railway station, teams to pass in the immediate vicinity, 'buses constantly; church and school convenient; Ssand water mains within 100 feet of thel pro perty ; post-offlce s_d telephone within a little Sistanoojno clearing reanired. Plans and



Honey. MONEY TO LEND, In largo or «___ •urns, at usual rates at interest CONNELL _ COOIEK, Solicitors. Vnloan I_m_ MONEY TO LEND on Freehold Securities.—A. Buchanan, Solicitor, St. Mungo Chambers (opposite Bank of New Zealand). MONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage, of First-class Freehold Soonrlties. W. COLEMAN, Solicitor, National Insurance Buildings. MONEY KENT ON PROMISSORY NOTES, HOUSES, FURNITURE, Sea BILLS DISCOUNTED DAILY. MORTGAGES NEGOTIATED. JOHN W. HARDIE, Land, Commission, and Estatb AG-nt, HIGH-STREET. Auckland. ONEY TO LEND, In sumß of £26 and upwards, at current rates of interest Apply to PETER OLIPHANT, Solicitor, High-street MONEY TO LEND, afc a moderate rate of Interest.—Appir to .' JACKSON & RUSSELL, Solicitors. Shortland-Btreet. MON-Y TO LEND at current ratea of interest.-Lalohiay ana Jabkson, Queon- Btreet. . ..■....;-.■.,••-'; ~, ' '; : , ':>.» ,'. -..■.-; '.*:■<' iTNDUSTRIAfc _iw PROVrDBNT PBR- X MANKN.T BUILDING, LAND. AND IN VESTMENT SOCIETY OF AUOKLAND, Corner of Queen-street and Vulo*n ]__«, INV-STMENT DEPARTMENT. This Society Is now Issuing: Ordinary Investing Share*, ourying tall »„ Of intsresc and profit. Paid-up InveuUng Shares of 820 each, oarwinf 7 per oent. lntorest (payable half-ycarlr) anl Interest allowed on deposits fort 13 months____..i~..--8 per cent. S months_.________S per oent I days' notice- 4 per oent, BORROWING DEPARTMENT. The Sooiety advances on Approved Freehol aod Leasehold Property to the extent of UuM feurtha of the value. , Borrowers may pay off part or the whole of their mortgages at any time. Reduced Tabla of Rates and any further parti oulars required may be obtalnad at the Society a Offloas, qkoRGE FRASER. Manage*. UCKLAND PERMANENT CO OPERATIVE BUILDING & INVEST MENT SOCIETY. OitiO-i 147, Queen-street. LOANS granted upon approved securities of Freehold or Leasehold Properties in sums of £20 to £6.000, principal and interest being repay able in Instalments at the following Reduokd Rates for repayment of each £100 borrowed :— Repaymentsextend- Pfl -m^k l Total Am, onnt ing over ar vvoeK- Repayable. _ a. d. B s. d. 1 year - _ 20 0 104 00 2 years - _ 10 10 108 6 8 8 years ... 14 7 113 15 0 4 years _ 11 8 121 6 8 6 years _ 3 9 13618 9 gyears _ .. 7 1 117 13 9 10 years ■■ ■■ 8 3- 162 16 3 And in the same proportion for smaller or larger loans. DEPOSITS.—The Society receives Money on Deposit :—Repayable at 7 days' notice, 6 per cent, por annum; repayable in 6 months, 6 per cent, per annum. JOHN BATQER. Secretary. TTOTICE OF REMOVAL. THE VICTORIAN LOAN AND DISCOUNT AGENCY UAVK REMOVED TO OFFICES NEXT DOOR TO MR P. OLIPHANT, Somoitob, HIGH-STREET. . ONDON MORTGAGE, LOAN, AND DISCOUNT BANK. 60, SHORTLAND-STREET, Atjo_r_m> . (Ofposit- A. Clark ft Sons' W_fuc_ouui, And Little Co—lns-street, Melbourne. LOANS ARE ADVANCED FROM £10 TO £1,000. Upon personal, freehold, and leasehold seonrltr, repayable by Weekly, Monthly, or Quarterly Instalments, at Lowest Current Rates. Advances made on Furniture without removal, and all clauses of Merchandise. LOAKBGBANTEDUFONLIT-POUOIEIi.LMAOnM, and Interests under Wills. BILLS DISCOUNTED AT CURRENT RATES. Loans ck>nD_posit of Deeds. Repatioart bt East Instalments, FORMS GRATIS. AU communications and interviews held itriotly confidential. • • BANK OF KnO-AND NOTES OHiNO-O. LONDON LOAN AND DISCOUNT COMPANY, HIGH-STREET, NEXT TO ATKINS PRINTING OFFICE, £5 to £1,000. This Company grants Loans on PERSONAL SECURITY, ON FREEHOLD AND LEASEHOLD SECURITY, FIRST AND SECOND MORTGAGES, or on any available security, repayable In WEEKLY OR MONTHLY ■ INSTAI-lENTS, or In any way to suit the Borrower. Loans may be repaid at the' rate of Sixpence per week In the Pound. Bills Discounted at Current Rates. Bank of England Notes and Australian Ban- Notes Bought, All communications strictly confidential. LONDON LOAN AND DISCOUNT CO., HIGH-STRE_T (Next to Atkins Printing Office). /^URACLAVA (registered) is the best \j known romedy for Extracting Hard Corns and Bunions; one trial convinces the most sceptical; Is (id.—C. W. Goodson. Agent. HHIiHHBVILL B TIMBHK COMPANY. Depots^— KBWMARKET RAILWAY STATION. MOUNT BDEN RAILWAY STATION. First, Medium, and Second-class Building Flooring, Lining, and other Dressed Timber, Bhlnglet, so. ■ OOLONIAL^BANK BUILDINGi. TMPOETANT P.UBLIO "NOTIOB. REVOLUTION IN THE GROCERY BUSINESS. SAVE TEN PER CENT. BY BUYING AT THOMPSON'S, THOMPSON'S, FOOT OF GREY-STREET. The Question is—How can wo offer this Special Advantage? Well we Buy for Cash, and wo Sell for Cash, and our Motto is Small Profits and Large Returns. ' PURE BLENDED TEAS, at Is Bd, 2s, 2s 4d, and 2s 8d per lb. THE BEST THE WORLD PRODUCES, 2s lOd per lb. 10 or 121b. PARCELS of the above TEAS less 2d per lb. Reduction ORIGINAL 121b. BOXES, 15s, 17s 6d, 22s 6d, and 255. EVERY ARTICLE IN THB GROCERY BUSINESS LOWER THAN ANY OTHER HOUSE. - TRY US. TRY US. OUR PRICES ARE THE LOWEST, AND QUALITY IS OUR LEADING FEATURE. » Note thb Address— A. B; THOMPSON, FOOT OF GREY-STREET (three doors jjelpv Cook:«trert).



Sporting Will close > nnnnnf Registered February 24, > XoUOO \ Letters and Tele 1885. ) (grams received. ROBIN HOOD'S PROGRAMME ON pvUNEDIN CUP. TO BE RUN FEBRUARY 26, ISBS. 6,000 MEMBERS AT 109. 137 PRIZES. Each Ticket has Eight Chances, and can obtain a Prize in Each Drawing. DUNKDIN CUP n> r,. au nnwnq HO Nominations) j _&gf BH.. B0H??- m First .. ..£IOOO o n t oc Sfl Second .. .. 600 ?£J |g " - go Third .. .. 250 B^t 15 " -90 Startors (ab't £25 ,S a: {„ " " inn each) .. .. 200 \IH J2 " " Non-Startors (ab't iV a; 2 " " «5n £10 each) .. 300 Wat 5 " " _ £2250 ' *■' "ROBIN HOOD." Care of THOS. STAPLETON; Box 238, P. 0., Chrißtchurch. Or, care of JUBAL FLEMING. City Baths, Colombo-street. Christchurch. -FIRST PRIZE. JtIOOO. . 137 PRIZES. AD A M- B E D E' S ''*&} f-eONSULTATIDN . ■ ON THE DUNE DIN CUP, 1885 4,000 MRMBKRS AT TEN SHILLINGS EAOH. 110 PRIZES ! 110 PRIZES 1 Divided as follows I IstHorse „ ..&500 2ndHorae.. .. 300 10 Prizes at £20 .. _200 3rd Horse .. .. 100 10 Prizes at £15 .. 150 Starters, divided 200 SO Prizes at £5 .. 250 Non-starters, div. _300 _ _ — Total .. «1400 ADAM BEDE would particuterly draw Sub scribers' attention to the fact that this Con sultation will bo drawn as soon as full, in the presence of the Press and a Committee of Sub scribers. Early application of Shares should be mado by letter, enclosing Two Stamps, with exchanga on Cheques, or by Money Order, Bank Notes, or Drafts. Registered Letters or Telegrams will not on any account be reoeived. It Bank Notes aro Bent, please use two en velopes, ono sealed and placed inside tho other. P.O. Orders preferred when procurable. It will greatly expedite business if an addressed envelope is enclosed with application. Address— ADAM BEDE, Care of H. N. Abbott, Box No. 2, Post-office, Auckland. JACOB FAITHFUL'S consultation. will close on march 13, 1885. 6,000 Members at 10s. HAWKE'S BAY AUTUMN RACES. £3,000 on tlio NAPIER HANDICAP, to be run at Hastings on March 17. Eight Chances Koch Ticket. About 130 Frizes. Napier Handicap. 83 OAsn Prizes. lstllorao.. ..£I,OOO lat £100.. ..£IOO 2nd Horse .. 500 2at 50 .. .. 100 3rd Horse.. .. 250 iat 25 .. .. 100 Others divided.. 300 10 at 20.. ..200 20 at 10 .. .. 200 20 at 6 .. .. 120 26 at 5 130 £2,050 £950 Each Ticket has Eight Chances. Ono Ticket can win the First Prize in the Race Event and Boven separate Cash Awards, in all £1,216. Drawing under supervision of a Committee of Town and Country Shareholders and repre sentatives of the Press. Country Cheques must have Is added for ex change P.O. Orders preferred. Two stamps for reply and result. Apply JACOB FAITHFUL. Ciroof N. Jacobs, Box 7, Voßtofiloe, Napier. Tickets, 1(K £5000. _SaJS_S_SI £5000. TTVUNEDIN CUP, 1885. WILL CLOSE PE3RUART 24TH, TO UK RUN FEBRUARY 26TH, 1885. IT 10.000 MEMBERS AT 10s EACH. *_* 236 FRIZES. , DUNEDIN CUP M Pi 40 Nominations. 196 Cash Awards. _, pFirst £1200 2at £100 ..£2009 ÜBecond. 600 iat 60 .. 200_ Third 800 10 at 25 .. 250g gStartera (divide 10 at 20 .. 200g g . ab't £40 each) 280 40 at 10 .. 400 § HNon-startera 40 at 8 _ 320* g (div. ab't £20 90 at 5 .. 460a S eaoh) 600 — q §■ 198 ~O20»3 H 62980 Each Ticket has Eight Chances, and can obtain a Prize in each of the Eight Drawings. Please Bond P.O. Orders when convenient, and two stanids for replies. READ THIS I Mr Abrahav having retired from the Busi ness, takes this opportunity of thanking the Public for paßt patronage, and respeotfully 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 Prinoipal 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-office, Dunedln. £5,000. £5.000. 10.000 PROGRAMMES AT 10s EACH: FIDELITY COMPANY'S ANNUAL PROGRAMME ON the DUNEDIN CUP. 40 HORSES and 115 NEW ZEALAND BONDS, Divided as follows— Ist Horse _ _ 61300 N.Z. Bonob. 2nd Horse.. _ 700 SatfilOO _ „ 6500 3rd Horse.. .. 300 lOatfiM .. _ 600 Others (divided)- 700 20 at £20 „ .. «O 40 at £10 .. .. 400 10at_5 _ ..200 Total _ ..£3OOO Total .. ..fiibo Total amount o Prizes..£s,ooo. Each Ticket has Six Chances, and oan obtain a Prize in Each Drawing. Will Close on or about 24th February, 1885. Please add stamps for reply and result. _S" Remittances oan be sent as follows :— 1. Cheques, P.O. Orders, or Bank Notes. 2. Make crossed 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 repliedco. Address only an below— FTOELITY COMPANY, ' i Car ( Alfred A. Cameron's Box 251, Post-office. Dunedln. Educational. DR. HENSEN conducts German Class at Miss Vaile's Seminary. Fee, One Guinea.—Apply Mjbb Vaile, Pompallier Terrace. MR F. B. WOOD HA M, Teacher or the PIANOFORTE AND HARMONIUM. Address care of Mr A. Eady, Auckland Mußio Warehouse, Queen-street. R MARTIN SWALLOW, PROFESSOR OF MUSIC, 100, Grey-street. " Terms: The Quarter of 12 Lessons paid In advance. j-hour a wook 3 Gnlneas 3-hour a week I Guineas 1 hour a week 5 Guineas Single Lessons... _ One Guinea Each, Board and Residence. OARD AND RESIDENCE for single Gentleman, single or double rooms, near St. Paul's and railway station; if permanent, 18s per week.—lnquire Star Office. ■ BOARD AND RESIDENCE.—Vacancy for Lady and Gentleman or Gentlemen. Rooms large and airy.—Graf ton House, Grafton Road, opposite Choral Hall. SUPERIOR Board and Residence, Rus sell.street, Parnell. Mrs Thompson has vacancies for 3 or i gentlemen boarders. PRIVATE Board and Residence, three doors below Baptist Chapel, Chapel- Btreet; terms 17s per week. Pi OVERNOR BROWNE HOTEL, VX HOBSQN-3TRE_T. Board and lodging- _ '•_ _ 20a per Week Single Room _„_;.„ 25a per Week W'B LLE S LEY HOUSE (3 doors from Hobson-street), Wallesler street West, Auokland, New -ealand. BOARD AND REBIDENCK. A Good Table kept, lofty and well-ventilated Bedrooms. Plunge and Shown Baths, and every 00-Tenltaoe to ensure the comfort it boardgn Hndvi9|W?S, T«mA filler we«k.



I Tenders m E N D E R S. The Postmaster-General and Electric Tele graph Commissioner is prepared to receive i'onders up to 12 o'clock on tho 31st day of July, 18R"), at tho General Post Office, Wellington, ndrtressod to tho Superintendent Post and Telegraph Department, for the supply and delivery of TEN MILLION TELEGRAPH FORMS, to bo printed in New Zealand, Speci fications and samples can be soon at any Post or Telegraph Offlco in the colony. By order. C. LEMON. Superintendent. Head Office, Wellington, Sth February, 1886, - 0 BUILDERS. Tenders will ho received up to TUESDAY the 21th met., for the Erection of a Villa at Romuera, Plans, Src, at MR MAXFIKLIVS, Grocer, Queen-street. mO BUILDERS. Tenders will bo received until noon of SATURDAY, tho 11th February, for tho orec tion of a Two Story Villa Residence, wood or concrete. Foundation in Park Avenue, near the Hospital. Plans at my Office, Canada Buildings, HENRY G. W_PB, Architect. mO BUILDERS. Tenders will be received until noon of MON. DAY, Feb. 18, for the Erection and Completion of a Family Residence in Grafton Road. ED. BARTLEY, Architect. mO CARPENTERS. Tenders aro invited until Noon of SATUR DAY, 11th inst., for the Erection of a Cottage, Remuera. GREY AND MITCHELL. Architects. Mutual of Victoria's Building, Queen-street. mo BUILDERS. BRICK STORE IN COMMERCE-STREET. Tenders will be received for Erection of Brick Store in Commerce-st. until THURSDAY, 12th February. Plans, &c, at my Office. R. MACKAY FRD?P. Architect 9. Mercantile Chambers m O C 0 N T R ACTORS. Tenders invited until Noon on SATURDAY, 14th inst, for Alterations to the premises of the Colonial Mutual Life Assurance Society, cornor of Fort and Queen-streets. CHAS. ARNOLD, Architect. mO FRUITERERS. Having secured the Belmont Orchard, Ohine muri, the undersigned is ablo to supply Fruit in any quantity. Orders forwarded will be attended to. r smrH^m^ mENDERS are invited for the Con- X stmction of a Grand Stand on the Otahuhu Racecourse.—All particulars to- be obtained.from Jno. Gordon, Hon.Sec.Otahuhu. TENDERS will bo received up to noon of FRIDAY, the 20th instant, for the Erection of a Double Vorandah on premises at corner of Cook and Nelson streets. Plans, &c, at my office. W. 11. SKINNER. Architect. mENDERS will be received at any _( moment Irom all t Viosg who want to make money for tho Purchase of a Property fronting Manukau Road, Parnell; allotment, 28 x 100, having Four substantially built Two story Somi-dctached Cottages; all well let. returning a handeomo percentage on value, with certain rapid increase; could easily be altered into good business premises.—All information on applica tion to J. R. Randerson, Mercantile Chambers. Aquatics. TVUSSELL REGATTA. The Committee have decided that the Restric tion of Beam mentioned in Race No. 3 be Removed - ■ W. S. COLLINS,:Hon. Soc. "DAY OF ISLANDS REGATTA. TO BE HELD AT RUSSELL. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 18. President: Richard Hobbs, Esq.. M.H.R, Vice-Preßident: T. P. Moody, Esq. Starter: Mr Henry Cook. Judge: Mr J. H. Greenway. Committee : Mr J. Priar, Mr L. C. Goffe, Mr J. H. Harris, Mr H. Stephenson, Mr J. Duncan, MrH. Cook, Mr G. Mountain, Mr G. Horsley, Mr H. Lane, Mr J. Gibbs, Mela To Tai, lhalta Te Tai (M.H.R.), Haika, Pene Taui, Tarie Hara tua, Hare Te Heihei, PROGRAMME: I, OPEN SAILING BOATS, not exceeding 25tt keel—lst Prize, £6; 2nd, £3; entrance, 15s. »- OUTRIGGER RACE (soullinE)-Prize, £10; ..ntranoo, 20s. 3. OPEN SAILING BOATS, not exceeding 13ft keel nor Ift 31n beam ; no fins or centre boards allowed—lst Prize, £5; 2nd, £2; entrance, 10s. 4. OPEN SAILING BOATS, not exceeding 20ft keel—lst Prize, Members' Silver Cup and £3; 2nd, £5; entrance, 15s, 5. SKIFF RACE, not exceeding 20ft keel; 2 oars and coxswain; no outriggers allowed— Ist Prize, «; 8 d, SOs; entranoe, 7s 6d. 0. BON A FIDS DECKED BOATS, not ex oeeding7tons-lst-Prize, £1; 2nd, £2. En tiance, 10s. 7. BONA FIDE WHALEBOATS, paddled by paddles, steered by steei; oar—lst Prize, £6 ; 2nd, £3. Entrance, 10s. 8. SCULLING DINGY'RACE for Dingios not exceeding 12ft keel, to be pulled by boys not exceeding 16 years—lst Prize, £2 ; 2nd, £1. Entrance, ss. 9. SAILING WHALEBOATS. crow not to ex ceed 10 men, no other ballast allowed—let Prize. £5; 2nd, £2. Entraiico, 10s. 10. OPEN SAILING BOATS, not exceeding 18ft keel—lst Prize, Mr J. Deery's Cup and £6; 2nd, SA ; entrance, 12s 6d. 11. MAORI CANOE RACE, . for canoes capable of holding not lobb than 15 men and not more than 20-let Prize, £10; 2nd, £3; 3rd, £2. Four canoes to enter and start or no 3rd prize will bo given. Amount collected by Native Committee to be divided pro rata. 12. BONA FIDE WHALEBOATS, pnlling 5' oars and stoor oar, not less than aft Sin beam, and not to exceed 31ft overall—lst Prize, £6; 2nd, £2; entrance, 10s. 13. FOR BOATS PULLING 2-PAIR PADDLES AND COXSWAIN, not Isbs than dft Gin beam, not exceeding 18ft keel—lst Prize £310s ; 2nd, £110s ; entranoe, 7s Gd. 11. DUCK HUNT PRIZE. Collection to be made on board Flag Ship. R Ut ES. The time allowed for the four Open Boat Races to be 15 seconds per foot, and 7J seconds per half foot for the races. For Decked Boats not exceeding 7 tone, 20 seconds pur ton for the race, Any boat below 3 tons measurement competing in this race shall bo deemed a 3 ton boat, and shall not have time allowance below that measurement. Boats must be entered in names of bona fide owners, who must be Rubscribevn to the Regatta Fund of an amount not 1,033 than entrance fee. Three boats to eqter'and start or no race. All protest!) ta be accompanied by a fee of 10s M, wjvich, if protest is not sustained, will be forfeited. ; Post Entries, 7s 6_ All entries must be made with the undersigned by the 17th. February, 1885, at 10 p.m. In all matters not starred to herein, the Regulations of tha Bay of Islands Regatta Committee will be adhered to. W. S. COLLINS, Hon. Seo. Union S.S. Co.'s Rotomahana Flagship. BRASS BAND IN. ATTENDANCE; PATTERNS OF OUR 5Qs SUITS, with full directions for self-measurement, Bent poßt free to all parts. — WOOLLAMS, Ready-money Tailor, Sydenham Home, foot of Grey-street. •\TTIL_IAMS'S; Patent Mixture for T T Corns, Piles, Fistula, Sprains, etc, is an unfailing remedy, testified to by many trust worthy persons. Price, 2s 6d per bottle.—H. G. Williams, at Mr Kennerley's, Hobson-street, Auckland. W.HY WEAR SLOPS!!! —Our 50a Suits made to measure in 6 hours. — WOOLLAMS, Ready-money Tailor, STflnnham Hnnan. foot of Grey-street. ViUJV-eAKJa OUR PRICES WITH \J thooo of any other Tailor in Auckland; you will then see the benefit of paying Ready Money.—WOOLLAMS, Ready-money Tailor, Sydenham Hotel, foot of grey-atreet. "t <£ HENDERSON'S O a CHERRY PECTORAL, is 6d, 2s 6d, la e_ per bottle. To bejhad only at Medical Hall. Ponaonby, opposite Three Lamps, ' MURCHIE, Tailor, who leaves • for England on the sth March, requests that all accounts against him be sent In, and that all outstanding accounts owing be paid on or before the 23rd inst WILL IA M THOMAS, Cornet of Lorn? and Vlotoria-Btroets, Auckland East, MONUMENTAL. MAKBLK, AND GENERAL STONEMASON, ARCHITECTURAL BCULPTOB AND I 1 CARVER. Inscriptions Accurate and Beautiful. Monojnento, Tomhj, Headstones, Md even description of Stonework atthe. I«WMt Possible Prices fo? Town an 4 Op»»t~



Amusements. ABBOTT'S OPERA HOUSE. WARD-VERNON SEASON. The Greatest Tropic Actress of the English Speaking Stage, MISS GENEVIEVE WARD, MR W. h! VERNON, The Celebrated English Actor. TO-NICxHT ! (Wednesday) TO-NIGHT! Tho Now. Sparkling, Historical Comedy, in four acts, by Sydney Grundy, Esq., entitled, THE QDEEN'S FAVOURITE ! RECEIVED EACH EVENING with ROARS OF LAUGHTER. Viscount Bolinbroke Mr W. H. Vkbkon (His Original Character). Duohoss o£ Marlboro1. ..Miss Gbnevievk Ward (Her Marvellous Impersonation). Correct and MaKniflcent Costumes of the period. Wigs by C. Cox, of London. FREE ADMISSIONS.-During Mlsa Ward's Season tho Froe List will bo entirely stopped with the exception of tho Members of the Press. Admission—Dresa Circle and Orchestra Stalls, ss: Stalla, 3s; PIT, ONK SHILLING. Doors open, 7.15; overture, 8 o'clock. Carriages at 10.20. Leader of Orchestra, Mr Wkinbkrci. Business Manager for Mias Ward, Sgr. Agrati Advanco Agent, UDDY. A UCKLAND BUILDERS' AND CON- J\. TRACTORS1 ASSOCIATION. . j,Vr ,; . ANNUAL PICNIC, -, ; ,■ To be held at Henderson on'tkursW. 12th- February. Trains will leave the. Auckland station at 9.15: Newmarket, 9.3o;'Mount Eden at 9.15. Tea only will be provided. The Sports will consist of FOOTBALL, QUOITS, CRICKET, FOOT-RACING, for the children. Dancing on tho green, etc. Friendß o£ and all connected with the Build ing Xrade are invited. B. S. WRIGHT, Secretary. A LL SAINTS' CHURCH, PONSONBY. J\. HARVEST FESTIVAL THANKSGIVING.; Tho ANNUAL HARVEST FESTIVAL in this Parish will be held on THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 12. Holy Communion—lo am. Evensong and Sermon—B p.m. For Said "171 0 R SALE, THREE ALLOTMENTS, THE PICK OF HON. JAS. WILLIAMSON'S MOUNT nOBSON ESTATE. Splendid View, and Easy Terms. APPIyt ° B. JACKSON, J^K.. ' " Qucen-st., Auckland. FOR SALE, the Lease of a pretty four roomed Cottage in the city, with furniture ■ at a valuation if required. Rental only lOs per week; gas and water laid on.—Apply J. H. Hamer. Land Aeont, Karangahape Road. OR SALE.Buggies, as followB:—1 Telescope (hooded), 2 Single Seal? (hooded}, 1 Turnover Seat; also, Waggons, Spiiry; Carte, etc.; several Sets of good Second-hand Buggy Harness.—Apply Thames Carriage and Dra.' Factory, Victoria-street. FOR SALE, two new 4-roomed Houses, Runncll street. Freeman's Bay; four new i loomed Houses, Howe-strcct; one new House Calling wood-street; one new House, Beresford street; one 8-roomed House, Hepburn-street, Terms.—Antonio Martin, Fayal Villa, Hepburn street. __ ■■ J7IOR SALE OR HIRE, Winding Engine X? (7 inch Cylinder), in good working order. —Apply to R. H. Yeoman, Albert Boilerworka Albert-street. ■ FOR SALE, City Property—grand new House, containing 8 rooms, largo nnd lofty bath; water laid on, and every convenience; allotment 10 _■ 100 ; pleasant situation. Price, only £510.—Further particulars on application to J. It. Randerson, Auctioneer, Queen-street. FOR SALE, near Mangare mountain, Grand Property of'lj Acres Rich Vol canic Land, with good now Dwelling of 6 rooms; extensive view.—For price and terms, apply W. and J. Frater, Land Agents, Queen-street. TjV O. R,. .S ' A L EJ GENTLEMAN'S RESIDENCE, eight rooms, every convenience, drawing-room, dining-room, four bedrooms, bath-room, kitchen, wash-house, and dairy; drained and planted with about SOO fruit trees in full bearing; situated In Abotlb btreet, Ponsonby ; large vinery, 30 x 20, yield ing a largo amount of fruit This property is conveniently situated for tramways, buses, and for bathing, fishing, and boating. The property could be re subdivided and made a paying concern by so doing. Size of ground, 232 x 650. Price, £1,700. Terms can be arranged. . Apply WILLIAM GULLIVER, QUEEN-STREET. "El O R SAL E, GENTLEMAN'S RESIDENCE, 2 miles from Auckland, containing 10 rooms, in a most healthy and picturesque situation, near Bail way Station, and within two minptos of main road. Omnibuses passing frequently. To be sold with 3 or 0 acres of well laid ont grounds, subdivided into paddocks, garden, and orchard. There are over 100 of the choicest fruit trees in the province now heavily laden. The property , lias over 1,000 feet of road frontage, and. bought in one lot, oan at any time be out up and Teadilr sold at a handsome profit. There are Btables, coach-house, and concrete cistern of great capacity, and everything in first-class order. This property has never before been offered toe sale. Cards to view. W. L. MITCHELL, Estate Agant. J Coombes's Arcade, Queen-street. T7IOR SALE, real good spring-cart JD Horse, guaranteed staunch and quiet.— Apply to A. and R. Eaton, Commerce-street. ÜBURBAN ALLOTMENTS. — For Private Sale, Eight Allotments fronting; the Richmond Avenue; price required, Ms tho foot.—Alfred Bnekland. _^ miNSMITH'S and Plumber's BußineßS I for Sale, situate in a prosperous township; capital opening for an.industrlous man with a little money.—Apply'to K. Porter & Co., Iron- ! mongers, Auckland, , T\ E V O N P O R T. FOR SALE—Choice Allotments flitraatod on the Vrtuxhall Road, with magnificent view, ■ good frontage, and within easy distance of steamer. Price very low: terms easy. — For full particulars apply to Lilewall Bros., House, and Land Agents. Post-office Store, Devonport. "o esidence; parnellv FOR SALE, the comfortable Residence, the property of J. M. Dargavillo, Esq., well situated at cornecof York-street, Bradford-street, and Salisbury-street. There are 13 Rooms, consist ing of very laree'Drawing-room, Dining-room, Nursery, best Bedroom, etc., with all con veniences; splendid view over the harbour. The ' Grounds contain about One Acre, tastefully laid out with flowers and shrubs. Good Tennis Ground, in capital order. Apply to SAMUEL COOHRANK AND SON, Auctioneers. Q. RB A _ BALE OF £7,000 ' / : * WORTH rM? BOOTS AND SHOES! A3 COST P.IUCE, FOR CASH ONLY | TOB ONB MONTH I TTHLLISON, being largely orer • JLLJ stocked with Boots and Shoes of all kinds, ex Glenmore, s.s. Ruapehu, and s.s. Doric, etc., will Sell Off the whole Stock for one month, at Cost Price, for Cash only. As this Is a genuine Bale, the public will do well to come and see tor themselves. Must be sold to make room (or large ship ments of Boota to arriyo. A few prices as follows :— b a . Children's Elastio Boots, worth to .. - 2 8 - Ladies' Prunella Boots, worth 10s 6d _ 7 0 , Do. do do, worth 8s 6d -80 Do. Kid Elastio do. worth 98 .. .60 Do. do. do. worth 11s (3d ..8 8 Do. Kid Button do. worth 16s .. ~10 0 Do. House Boots worth ia M „ 8 8 Do. do. worth 6s 6d „ *0: Do. Evening Shoes worth 8s 6d _ BO BPBCIALCH^P^O^DIB- gp ALL OTHER GOODS EQUALLY CHEAP, ' THOMAS ELLISOK, BOOTIUpiR AMD JWOJWBBf I