The Auckland Evening Star.

VOL. XXVL-No. 5,478

AUCKLAND, N.Z, MONDAY, FEBRUARY i), 1885

PBJCE: ONE PENNY.



1 || Iblppln ■>_ \ MT~\ TnjACIFICMAHSTKAtJ '■i^^BTAT'S DX AMKHICA. VI i 1 , LockPil through to Ll»crvoo\ " Hk)*D& em .rig vintho «ivst Ovreknd fto»< SS'Pi^theTateaacM a! tb« AtiwjU. I ! Z~~~ T Dtttoof ! l'stn ur > . ' Tone, (toiling to I BailinK to OnoraboulJ ISSS, i . IJM) — March 3 lM r rfWdnoy..- g-J55 Mftrc h7 MarchSl |i h»li» fjooi April i ' April °S I jAlJuU.'^ll^ — — " ' I r^i.« T^T.£« end awards fcsMW"---- jgj so 9d and upward! j. g'^ not to exceed six monOis. 4 i, m~rrjih Bills of Lading issued or „ (Idiill TWtf&JS, Yort. Boston, fiso., clthei 5 a^^FSSlbrraeifio Mail S.S. Co.l ■■■fISS.!.. Orders will be issticd after i p.m, w KJdi?Ooro to Balling of stearaors for s 3E j| ■E^V'raWl sntl aU Oth" lnformaUon i B*^ BHO^VN CAMPBELL & CO.. II 9HbHv nnilercontraot with tho Now lj ; !^Ho9' r South Wales Qovernmen for »■lStlV^o^^llea^? L! felS^Bfri°a lkS^rr^; 14 S j ~j^ —?r^ Sydney. From Molb'urne. »l April 11 April 17 «§ BiT'"iid fwtolKhtly UierEßfter; »1 SCugKom Sew Zealand. Second -4 SnTby Orient oteamor are providod * Sncn Srawes <» Sydnoy or Melbourne. 7, iffIMFHOM LONDON.-Special faciU- for tainsliiK out FTionds and g™ E rt[.parmont of the passage-money imAL EKTURN TICKETS, avallablo for Xirttoned at tho following ratsaj- ID ABCKI| SlB«)KKri THROUGH"to LON m Rates. X 'tm^S^^&MPANY OF Oh UfIiraWZSAL/UJD(LIMITKD), i Agents in Now Zoaland. «S STEAMSHIP 5B «rV=al *J COMPANY OF NKW j!J 'IP« ZICALANU (LIMITED). UJ, JTIME. TABLE.— Fedbuaby. *' ITARANAKI. NBL9ON, PICTON, V/KL-' A KfITOS, WWKLTON,' AND W*W Utj OQABT FORTB (troir. Mi:vmk.-,a>, ttdM. | Pato7td»ltoF, j Tri?«;_ It II I Thurs., 12,8 a.iii. 17.35u.in. iej ,ix |Tuea..l7.loa.m. |8.-ion.m. "■■ . grain AnuiJan&). 5 Eosl I Thnre.. 12, noon I — T] mau»A I Thnre., 19, loon i — oj i. FOR MKLEOUKSJ <7IA Bhvrr). S boea ! Thnrs., 12, noon I — "? oxAß'NAti Thurs., 19, noon — IA tCallaatMilford Sound ami Hobart. »: ~ - TOB BYPNKY. )S BJBAPA |Thnra.,l2,sp.ra. I ** imooiU i 'ffea., 18, noon 1 P|.l FOR BHVA AND LKVUEA. 0 j itata I Toes., 10,5 p.m. I — j"; TORHUSaiiLL 1* wtti J Tnca.. 10, o p.m. I I Di OTKSION TICKETS.-Durlng tho rnoath (taw, Bicunkm Tickets mil bo teued educed Rates, ayailable tor return until 31st V- no mat lie booked and alongside TWO . , IBS before advertiaed time of doparture. 1 ! Bags Ticiotß muat bo taknn at tho Com fllics (Auckland Branoh), corner of i undCnstoms-Btreots. '• .TtTORTHERN STEAM tJ3j SHIP CO. (LIMITED). Time Table.-Febrtjary. (Weather and othor Circum atances Permitting). ua FROM QUEEN-3TBBET WHARF. 1 lIHJ HOT LAKKS, TKRRACE3. AN D ' BKTSKR3 (VIA TAURANGA). ) UmCKEST, OHEAVSBT, AND EASIEST i. ■•■( BOUTK. . . ■ ' otbta can avoid tho tedious and rough tad Journey by taking passage in tho hem Bteamahlp Company'H now and fast i ins Clansman and Wellington, whloh aAioklsnd alternately every Monday anfl Biay.at 7 p.m., arriving at Tauranfm at 8 SI, . ok on the following morning, when a Coach S mail contract leaves immediately alter „„ fast for the Hot Lateos, passing through 2 Vesey Stewart Sottloment, arriving at Jg nnta attwo p.m. uamo day. %A TADBANGA AND BAY OF PLENTY •J,! PORTS. . UTI IiMH. | DATE OV SAILING. p anan Monday, 9,7 p.m. man Thnrßday, 12, 7 p.m. ngton Monday, 16, 7 p.m. v lffigton I Thursday, 19,7 pm. Win j Monday, 23, 7 p.m. jjj j°an [ Thursday, 28.7 p.m. I Conneota at Tauranga for OpotiSl : lv I and Bay of Plenty Ports every «j' 1' I Tuesday. ' EjBSBIL, WnANHAROA, AND MONOONHI. Uagton Monday, 9, 7 p.m. JMn Monany, 16, 7 p.m. ■j i BUJton Monday, 23, 7 p.m. 2S teKAT Baiibieh, Thyphkna, Pokt Fitz- JJ BOY, AKD WHANBAPAKAFAKA. | I Every Batnrday, 8 a.m. WHASaASBI, WHANOAEiI Hkldß, AND f . MASBAPAI. *J Wgor 1 Every Tuesday, 8 p.m. «j IWeIKQAKEI, WKANaAHKI HEADS, AND |5* Parpa Bay. _^___ * %tm_ I Kvery Friday, B p.m. yOBItocOHYBAYANDTAIBpA. 0, WS I Every Monday and TEurwlay, 7 jig - I PJn. "i, : i Whanqabei and Whanqakbi Heads wyiiigljauaOTßers and cargo for Waipu). v wachmeeta tho steamer on arrival to cob ! SSageretoWaistu *rWI Tuesday, 10,8 p.m. ™v Wednesday. 11, 10 a.m. SM mgot Friday, IS, 6 p.m. !S S?" Friday, 13, 8 p.m. ■i 3 XlS 01 Tnesday. 17,8 p.m. ™8»a Wednesday, 18,10 a.m. EBOI Friday, 20,0 p.m. efl MOM Friday, 20, 8 p.m. j* ■ msn Tneßday, 21, 3 p.m. dw HWi . Wednesday, 25,10 a.m. •JH ESff- 'Wday. 27,6 p.m. t« gg^ Friday, 27, 8 P.m. » i tWttS WHANOAREI TO AUOKtAND t ffrmn Railway Wharf.) &; Si Wednosday, 11,6 P.m. I ES 01' Thursday. 12.2 p.m. *• 2X? Satarday. li. 4 p.m. ,i E Monday, 16,12 noon W SSS Wednesday. 18, 6 pm. (*i E5? Tl»ur3day, 19,12 noon II*1 a£L Saturday, 21,12 noon i*: ffi Monday, 23,12n00n riffi ES£i : "Btoesday, 25,6 p.m. M? O? Thursday. 26,2 p.m. 2J ; SSSajJatarday^, 6 p.m. "w S ttWiTm "TOM MANUKAU. ~ f iI^TARA AND NKW PLYMOUTH. OS 3S°ffd Gairloch, as per odverHaementa. g[; ~^_ FOR HOKIANGA. fortnightly (as per advertisement). "! K^hJ?llst to looked and alongside the [jl Kf tSho' m" Plompt* None wm he received 2-Hv«i?!i Ti(S stß mUBt ba t^ell ttt tho Com "i ■RXCTibM^ Qu«en-atreet. Auckland. * ■ ■ESha S 8, 01* TICKETS. - During the S Bffat n ? nary "& FebTOurv name will be fi Hffl?i,f J?S? noea Hates, available for Return Ken R,sn2 g")n or Clansman for Waiworc 'A H"«w uSj y> at 2 p'm" r°tumin X °vorJ l^b^r "WAIUKU AND ONE ME^J*, HUNSA STKAM '■*»WO?eh^ 3IjKl-a-3' MANUKAU. 4B^ """"^K" I l«ave Watukn i ■I'H-Tlucl., a FkbRUARY, 1835. H-W&i/' m'"• in-"Tuosdny. G. 30 a.m. a ™sy.sp.m. 13-Friday.9a.m. I -MondftT i. — 11—Sivturday. 10 a.m. ~M 8 a. m m- 1(i-M°"<iay! H.Sff a.m. | -«fIS^2l-s f turday,2p.m, J -V«Uftm. K-Wed.77a.rn. l|;; -JiMayi 5 p,^ 26-Thoreday, 8 a.m. > . 2?-saturflfty, 10 a.m. •J Managing Dlreotor.



A./S "OAKQUE REBECCA s&kr&i-A _O CUOWKLL.. FROM <g§3*&rß&hk& Consignees of cargo by this l i,sx»~ vchhol arc requested to piiaa , entries, prcsont Billtj of Lading, pay freight, und . Obtain delivery orders tor their K'JtxiH from tho undersigned without delay. C«ri?o will bo at Consignees'i'ink after loitvin.t; sliiii'st-Acklofi.and " if not removed promptly nmy be 3torod at their risk ami expanse A Captain Kkm.y, of the Hnbooca Crowoll, will !o not be responsible for any debts euntrnctcd by members of his crow unless they liavo his — written authority. , ARNOLD, HINDIS, & Co , Corner Customs ami Fort alrcete. Auckland. February 7, Ujj. a £ f ttXiSAM. TO LONDON. <&? STKAM NAVIGATION -^rfftteCUSiw COMPANY, FOR LONDON DIRECT. 8 ( .. m0> Leave Leave Steamer. Sydney. Melbourne. 0 T~TM ~WK, Rome Via Colombo: Fob. 20 Fob. 28 Shannon ~ i Mar. 6 Maroh 13 Pabbamatta ~ ! Mar. 20 Maroh 26 n Pkkl.v „ I April 3 April 3 , And thenceforward every alternate) weok. Passengers and cargo boakod to London, Mar -1 solllos. Italy. Kgypt, India, China, and Japan a at moderate rates. Boturn Tickets issued both to flrat and sf oond a olass passengers at especially low rates. Cheap resorred accommodation oan be obtained in this Company's vessels. Passengers booking at Auokland floouro . apodal advantages. For all particulars apply to CRUICKS HANK & CO., 18. Quaon-stroet. Auckland. Agents. t A. s£ HTHE NEW ZEALAND r x^^S^ .X T SHIPPIN& COMPANY'S ! 1 FOR LONDON DIRECT. . Tho Al dipper barque - LAIRA I now loadine, and will have quick despatch. THE NEW ZKALAND SHIPPING CO. (LIMITED). Agonta. js^f — CJTEAII TO THAMES, j^^3Bff*^ ij Connecting with River for STIRLING "• -- < •J-VWWORTH.OHINKMURI.WAI- TKKAUKI _ waihi, ts AROHA GOLDFIELDS. jVIORRINSVILLE. WAITOA PLAINS. AND BRANT AND FOSTER'S SETTLEMENT. TIME TABLK B.S. ROTOMAHANA, P. 3. ENTERPRISE No. 2, and ANNE MILBANK. FROM AUCKLAND. I Rotoma- ! Kntor- I Anne [__ hena. I priao. I Milbank. Mun., B | 8.30 a.m. I 8 p.m. I — Tuea., 10 19 a.m. I — I — Wod., 11 10 a.m. 19 p.m. I — Thurs., 12 - I - — Fri., 13 11.30 a.m. I 11 p.m. — Sat.. 14 1 p.m. I — — ~ZZZZH_ FROM THAMKS :__ I Rotoma- I Enter- I Anno I linno. I priso.__ | Milbank. MonTi!) ~ I 2.50 iun. f ~— "I — Tuob., 10 13 p.m. 12 p.m. I — Wed., 11 1 p.m. — I — Thurs., 12 — 5 p.m. I — Fri., 13 5.30 p.m. I — I — Sat.. 11 I — 15 p.m. 1 — '' No canto roeclv-od for Rotomouana within oalf-au-hourof advertised time til leaving. Not r3sponi3lb!s in fliitppluK, Carrying, os J§sg£f£ ib* a. WalT aX I, despatched to WHAN&AKKI. WHANSAEKI HSADS, MANttAWAI, AND PAUUA BAY, as follows :— TIMK TABLK FOR FEBRUARY. FROM Auckland: Every Tuesday and Friday. 8 p.m. FliOM WHANGAIUSI: Thursday, 12th. 5.30 p.m. Monday, 16th. 9.30 o.m. Thursday, 19th, 10 a m. Monday, 23rd, 2 p.m. Thursday, 26th, 4 p.m. Cargo recsivod at Kaino Coal Depot, Railway Wharf, until 4 p.m. A COACH maexs rho Stoamjr aiWhangarel Heads, ami runs to Walpv. FAMESS— V/hMigarei, Mangapai, and 1-arna Bay: Saloon, 10a; Return, 16s. Steerage, 6s| Letum, 10s. Whnnfpial E<3odsi Saloon, 7b 6d | Tickets' must bf- uDtained at tho Ofßoo. whloh Will be open until after tho boat leaves KAMO COLLIERY COMPANY (LIMITED), Agonts. OfflCo—l4a, Queen-fit., opposite Firth's MilL j^Jr^t- O S- COROMANDEL. J&B3g3glE&™no^Aa SCOTT- MASTBR. TIM 3 TABUS. Laavan Auckland 1 Loavsg CoromMja<<l 1 February. February. — Tuesday. 10,12 noon Wednesday, 11,12 noon — — Thursday, 12, 13 noon Friday, 13,2 p.m. — _ Saturday. W, 12 noon Wsntiißr ami otbEr olroumatjincos permtnina. Not reaponslljio In shipping, carr7a»t. or flw- OhßrKlngllVß atook. No cargo received without ahlpptag,'ncte.ana HtShta half an bOOT of Bdvertiaed nrua or da Insurance. -\TEW ZEALAND INSURANCE JIS COMPANY (FIRE AND MARINE). Capital , £1.000,000 Paid-up and Reaervo Funds —£100,000 Protection from FIRE or MARINE LOSB Can be Effected in this Company. claims met witii promptitude and liberality. JAMEB BUTTLE, Manager. THE COLONIAL MUTUAL 'LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY (LIMITED). AUOKLAND OFFICES : 139, QUEBN-STRBBT, DIRECTORS: AUOKLAND.-J. M. Shera (Chairman), S. Thome George, F. J. Moss, M.H.R. Dunedin—E. J. Spenoe (Chairman). W. J. M. ISmachTC.M.G.. M.H.R.; Hon. Geprfce Me iSjlllUC.; Hon. Robert Stout, Premier. THE COLONIAL MUTUAL has addod_to an the ordinary forms of Assurance SEVERAL) "iSTINCTIVK FEATURES, and is the only Colonial Life Office which issues TONTINE INVESTMENT POLICIES. The "Absolute" and "Modified" Tontine Policies of tho Colonial Mutnal Becuro advan tages not offered by any Foreign Company. Colonial Mutual Policies arc INCONTEST ABLE FROM DATE OF ISSUE, being en tirely frco from obnoxious conditions as to travelling, residence, occupation, mode of lite, »r manner ol death. H<SH _ LYAIJ ,, Secretary for Now Zealand. /GOVERNMENT LIFE INSUBANCH. Hbad Ofwcb: PROVINCIAL BUILDmQB. WBLiaNOTOIf. CHB ONLY NBW ZKALAHD LIT 3 OWIOT, DOVKRNMENT SECURITY, MUTUAL INSURANCB, LOWEST PREMIUM* Ths Ordinary Branoh offera an Ina«»noe •« «1,200 at the premium charged else where for £1,000, equivalent to AN IMMEDIATE BONUS O» £200 ][n addition to Full Participation in Profit* • WORKMAN'S INSURANCE Specially provided for In the INDUSTRIAL BBANOH. ---s Policies Issued from «5 Upwards, witß 1 «3L PARTICIPATION IN PROFITS. M '■■ PREMIUMS PAYABLE WBBKLT, B For whloh a Collector WIU call. S BPSCIAL TABLES~iOB CHILDRBS. D. M. LUCKIB. Comjalaato»«> C OACHLAlg«S PORT T° aDDiTiONAL Runs, to meet the convenlenoß of the Public n.iU ft.ill. ii iK , U.oa. m . SWDAm « s .«a.m. o m m O p.lll. DAVIS. BBOTHBRS, Proprietors.



Business Notices. PL ATT AND FAW CE T T'S UNRIVALLED £i is SUIT! £i 43 SUIT I For Quality, for Cheapness, for Style, and Good Workmanship, STANDS UN RIVALLED I Their Motto h: FULL VALUE FOR CASH. Call and Sco their CHOICE STOOK of BCOTCH AND COLONIAL TWEEDS. PLATT AND FAWCBTT, TAILORS, Karaxoahafb Road. •jyTALIiYNDINB & CO., RUTLAND-STREET, AUCKLAND, WHOLESALE FURNITURE MANUFACTURERS, Beg to Inform Merchants, Shippers, Furnlturo Dealers, and the Trade that, having ercoted Machinery of the most modern description and labour-saving appliances, they are new prepared to manufacture all kinds of furniture in an? quantity, And on tho shortest notloe. WOHKMAHSIIIP AND MATERIAL GUARANTEED OANGES. RANGES. RANGES. T. ATKINSON, ENERGETIC FOUNDRY, CnniSTOHURcn, Has arrived, and commenced a BRANCH RANGE, COPPER, AND FURNACE FACTORY In AUCKLAND, VICTORIA-STREET, noar Old Red Lion Hotel, It is by the request of so many of his old friends that ho has done so, and ho hopes they will now give him all tho support tlioy can. Ho intends this ysar to givo a death-blow to Co lonial Ovens, as his Ranges will be sold so re markably Cheap that every poor man oan get one. Price list by oallinur. Kvery Range Bold In his Shop guaranteed to givo satisfaction. They are tho most economical in the colonise. Holder of Eighteen Certificates and One Sllvor Cup Come and see for yourselves. Price, from £215s to £20 and upwards. A man keptjmpurposo tot Repairs. m "Tfj1"""/^ a r t c r's XMAS BOX AND NEW YEAR'S GIFT. THK WONDER OF THE AGE. Anyone cutting out this Coupon and taking It, with 2s 6d, to T. E. Cartor'a Picture and Musical Instrument Dopfit. 88, Victoria-stroot. Auck land, will bo GIVEN Ono of his beautiful Rolls of Pictures (Copies cf colebrated Paintings}, worth TEN SHILLINGS. Post troa for 3d extra. Also, Double Roll for 5s j worth 20s; 6d_oxtra post. ■|yr"E w music. THE TSNAKOE GALOP, THE TENAKOK GALOP . (Second Edition Just Publlshod). ALL ME RARE ! ALL THE BAGS ! THE TENAKOE GALOP May bo had of all Booksellers and Music Ware houses throughout New Zealand. a" . T f~§ D ALE, • COAL AND FIREWOOD DEALER, At Yard. Kurangahapo Road, or Ship's Side. Posts and Rails, Houao Blocks, and Shingles on Sale. ■YTOTICE OF REMOVAL. MESBRS. E. MITCHELSON & Co., KAURI GUM, GRAIN, and PRODUCE MERCHANTB, beg to notify that they havo Romoved to more Commodious Promises, situated in Little Queen street, opposite the Warehouses of Mr ". Nathan and Mr A. Heather, Merchants. Auokland 17th January, ISSS. f\ P E N I N G ANNOUNCEMENT. A. B. THOMPSON (Late of Londonderry) Begs to Intimate to his friends and the publlo that he will COMMENCE BUSINESS ON JANUARY 21, AS JANUARY 21, TEA BLENDER, GROCER, AND PROVISION MERCHANT. TEA A SPECIALTY. My Stock of Oil, Italian, and French Goods Is Large, Well-bought, and will be sold for Half the Usnal Profit. A TRIAL SOLICITED. Note> the Address— A. B. THOMPSON, FOOT OF GREY-STREET (three doors below Cook-street). "%TfTS~N 00 & B R~3I?HERS, SOAP AND OANDLB MANUFACTURERS, COX'S cStEEK, RICHMOND. arriom DURHAM-STREET, AUOKLAND. Cash. Purchasers of .Tallow. Wool. Sheepskins, and Bones. /IThos. J. Marbutt, / Manufacturer <w CORN BROOMS, BW nUDH^KAPAI^MARg. TELEPHONE NO.-.2351. mo PLUMBERS AND THE PUBLIC. Wa having imported a largo Pipe Cutting and Sorewing Machine, are prepared to out or screw all sizes of pipe up to 3-inch on the most reason able terms. PAUL AND SCHENK) Licensed Plumbers, Albert-street. /CLEANLINESS ! J£jCONOMY 11 TTBALTH 111 SECURED BY THK USE OF THE NEW DRY CLOSET SYSTEM (ROBERTB'S PATENT PROCESS). AGENTS FOR AUCKLAND: Messrs E. Porter and Co., Ironmongers, Queen-street. PATTERSON, late Belcher's Livery and Bait Stables, corner Upper Queen-street and Karangahape Road. Saddle Horses ana Buggies for Hire. Charges moderate. HBLBNBVILLH TIMBHB COMPANY. First, Medium, and Becond-olass Building *FlooiW, lining, and otier Dressed Timber, OOIiONnAIiIjANK BUILDINGS. BUTCHER AND CO., FORT-BT. AKD QUEEN-ST WHARF. STEVEDORES, RECEIVING AND FORWARDING AGENTS. wooii stored akd dumped for shipment, ballast; supplied, r"W. A. DUGLEBY, M.R.1.8.A., * AROHTrHCT, &O, Offices: No. 7, Em*"" 1? 8 Chambers, Queen-



mHE "EXCELSIOR" m MART, TOP OF GRKY-STRKET. Tho Great Want of tho Public is Quality nnd Quantity combined with Cheapness. Question—How do wo do it? Answer—Wo Buy for Cash, and Soil tor Cash, and givo our Customers tho licnctit, W. H. DAVENPORT (Late of tho City T Mart, Ohristohuroh) Bogs to inform tho Public that ho is prepared to supply tho above-mentioned wunt to tho fullest possible oxtent at liin establishment, THE " EXCELSIOR ' T MART, TOP OF CTREY-3TRUET, Where bo hopes, by resuming tho polioy" which caused his place of businosa elsewhere to bo bo popular a resort, viz., SELLING NOTHING but o GOOD AKTICLK AT THK VKHY LOWEST HKMUNEUA TIVE PKICE, To dkskryb and AKpßivf. a aliaro of the Publlo Patronage aud Support. W.H.D. reapoctfully Bolleita tho favour oi an early visit from all tho readers of this adver tisement, and begs to assuru them, on his honour, that they will never BKORKT IT. N.8.-A Single Trial will Suflloo. POSTBOEIPT.-COMK ON SATURDAY!! W. H. DAVENPORT, THE "EXCELSIOR" T MART, TOP OF GREY-STREET. COUSINS AND ATKIN have on Sale sevoral Second-hand Buggies, Phaetons, and Dog Carts, light, and Buitaßle for summer use. WANTED KNOWN THAT Mas CORSTON, Milliner, NKWINGTON HOUSE, HOnSON-STREKT, gas a lnree assortmentof Ladies'and Children's Btats, fashionable Shouldor Capeß, Ccißtuinos [Jndorclothinfir, etc, that will defy competition 3ontlomon's Collars, Ties, Haberdashery etc 4.180, tho choapest house in toivu for Ur.^Bß -naking. Dross Materials in groat variety. CalJ md inspect early. fi'.B.—Apprentices wanted. TpiißE; ifiKE. ~ fibi: NEW ZKALAND TIMBER COMPANY (Limited). Tho'above Company, in thanking Customers for past support, which was boyond all expecta tion, bop; to notify that a full equipment of Ma chinery, with all tho latest Improvements, has been imported at great cost from all parts of Now Zealand and Australia, and io now work- Ing night and day. Tho Company is thoreforo in a position to supply all Ordors for Timber, Sashes, Doors, and Manufactured Goods from tho NKW WORKS, NEAn Fkkbman'b Bay, at tho shortest notion and Lowest Kates. As somo of our Customers may bo under the improsßlon that our Stock of Dry Timber is burnt, wo avail ourselves of this opportunity to inform them that our Tlmbor being seasoned at our Country Mills and Frcoman's Bay allot ments, none of tho Manufacturing Timber has beon destroyed, and of which wo now hold the Largest Stook in tho Colony. Being determined that tho Supplies of Ma terial shall bo maintained as hitherto, our Mills at Freeman's Bay, Dovonport, and Kost Coast will be running nigh and day t. F. JAOQKH. Manager. r"jT~O~ T UAVELLEKS. PRESENTS FOR HOME. Very handeomo Inlaid Tablo Tops, Cabinots, and Walking Sticks, mado from the piok of Now Zealand's beautiful woods, at very reason able prices. Carefully paoked for shipment W. NORRIE, Top of Shortland-strcot._ ICTURE FRAME MANUFACTORY AND MUcjIOAL INSTRUMENT WARB HOUSE; t&, VICTORIA-STRKET, Auokland (9 doors above Albert-street). C. E. CARTER, J v n.. Practical Sign Whiter, Gilder, and Em bossuk ON Glass. Silk Banners Written in tho Latest Design. Grainer and Marbler. TIT R P. F. M. BURRO W S Architect and Building Surveyor, Over Goodson's. AUCKLAND. \\T R. SKIMNEK ANL- riO.N T7 • Buildoru, Carpenters, and Joiaan. 'Vulcan Lane. All Branoheaof tho Building Trade ezoontsd nj Eiporiencod Workmen.; Hhoo Fronts. Office Flttlnaa. tuu P^ E L L. • MOUNT ROSKILL 'BUS Leaves ■ Leaves Edondale: National Bank: 7.0 a.m 7.30 a.m. 8.15 a.m 9.30 a.m. 11.0 a.m 12 noon 1.0 p.m 2.80 p.m. 8.0 p.m 4.0 p,m. 4.30 p.m 5.45 p.m. Saturday Nioiit, 6.15 .. 9.45 r\ ROUND LIMB. GROUND LIME FOR SALE ' SOUTHGATB 9 MAHURANGI HYDRAULIC GROUND HOCILE LIME. In any quantity, for Concroto Paths, Floors Cellars, &c. (next to stone flagging is un rivalled for durability and hard-setting qualities). For tanks and other wet work it la a first-class material. B. KEANE, SOLE AGENT, CUSTOMS-STREET H 6 W D E N, • QUEEN-STBEET. PIANOS. PIANOS. VIOLINS. &o. AHPTHER SHIPMENT 09 HAAKE'S, MIQNON'S, AND RAPOLDI. J. H. considers tho Haake to bo the best German Piano manufaoturod; the Mionon the neatest and best flnishod; and the Rafoldi tor appearanoe, tone, and durability, the oheapest Piano over offered in this markot. A few flrst-oloss Violins and a good Second hand Piano, and two Churoh Pedal and Pipe Organs, for sale. Ilk: a &\ X HOBSON-STBEBT jj VV - MS \*^? fXABH AND DEFERRED PATMBNS V/ TAILORS, DRAPERS, MILMNKBS, MANTLE AND HABIT-MAKERS. HOBSOH-STH3KI. Wo retrpeottnlly invite attention to onr Largi atook of NOVELTIES for the present Season. Our Great Variety and Choice of the Bet Fabrics, with tho Skill and Talent we now em ploy, and the great success of our efforts to pro iltico Superior Garments, Perfect in Pit, and Unexcelled in Cut and Style, elves us ever} confidence in respectfully soliciting the favoui at a visit. MX Tweeds thoroughly shrunk before being made up, and Fit and Workmanship Guaranteed. The Deferred Payment System has bees ciwd to bo a great boon, by enabling thoM with limited incomes to procure necessaries U be easiest possible way. ALL GOODS ARE MARKED IN PLAIN FIGURES, Cash Customers receive 5 per oent. Dlsoounl one shilling in the pound sterling) on all parcel! ( 20s and ucwardn. INSPECTION INVITKD BRAMOARS PASH BHI POCK WANTED KNOWN- That R. TuDEHOPE,Plnmber, Wellesley street, always keeps in stook a splendid assort ment of Gasaliers, Gas Brackets, Pendants, and Gas Globes of newest Coigns; also, a good stock of Electrio Bells and Fitting, Water Pipes and Fittings, and ev'Jry requisite of the trade. . liberal allowance ma4t> to the trade.



Land atid Sstsnt© Agents. SAWnjJL VAILK.J [JOHN DOUGLAS. Vii l b & Douglas (Lam Samueii Vaile), house, land. and estate agents. land and estate auctioneers, rkal estate valuatorß, brokers undkh the land transfer A C T, SHORT LAND STREJST (Nbxt tiih Poht OirnoB), HANK X R 8 I Bank oo- Njw South Walks. Bi)ealco our advertisement in "N. 2. Herald RUtl •'Weekly Nowe.") MORTOAGES~BOUGHT jomfortablo COTTAGE of 4 rooms and lariro room underneath; water laid on; oloso to Throe Lamps; allotment 83 x 100. Prine, 8300, and vory ensy terms of paymontoould bo arranged.—Vftilo & Douglas, Houso und Estate Agonts, Shortland-Btreet, 1399 ■JOTTAGE of S rooms in a good situation noar to town; allotment 33 x 100; planted with fruit troos, all in full bearing. Price, £230.— Vnile Sc Douglas, House and Land Agents, Shortlnnd-stroot. 1400 Nico littlo FARM of 8J acres within 13 miles of Auokland, on main road, closoito ohuroh and sohool and railway station; all fenced; half in grass and half In crop; new House of i rooms. Prloe, £360.—Vailo and Douglas, Lund and Estate Agents, Shortland atrcot Inoxt tho Posfcoffloe). 1400 HOTEL.—Splendid Family Hctol, contain ing 30 rooms, all new and well-built of brick and cemented front, together with large publio hall, and every convenience, situated in a thriving township, close to railway, Sco,, Btable in connection with hotel, and the whole doing a good trade—Prlco and term* on appli cation to Vailo & Douglas, Houso and Estate Agonts. Shortland-street. 1373 SPLENDID BUSINESS ALLOTMENT on the Ponßonby Road, in commanding posl tlon, and of good size. Prlco low. Terms easy.—Yullo and Douglas, Land and Estate Agents, Shortland-streot. BUILDING ALLOTMENTS, NEWTON, G lots each, 2 of thorn having frontaees of SO feat by a depth of 110 feet, and tho others front ages of 10 feet by Bame depth. Prioo low, and terms ousy, as may be urrangod.—Vaile and Douglas, Land and Estato Agents, next the Poßt-offlee, Shortland-Btroot. 1372 SMALL FARM of 14 acres, vory suitable for a working man •, all in cultivation; rloh land; Houso of 3 rooms and kitchen, stable, &o. Price, £200. 1300 CHEAP LITTLE HOMESTEAD, 14 acres, Kast Tamaki; all in graßS and crop. Cottage Of 3 rooms and small ono of 2 rooms. £200. 1383 PARTLY IMPROVED FARM of 132 acres, all fonccd ;45 aoros In grass. Splendid position for fruit farm; doop water frontage ; closo to town. £5 por acre. 1303 £300 — GOOD LITTLE WATERSIDE FARM of 112 aoros, with large run adjoining; 25 to 30 noros in cultivation; splendid plaoe for fruit growing. Terms eaßy. — Vailo and Douglas, Ltmd nnd KBtato Agots, Shortland- Btroot: immodiato oossosßion. 1256 £220—COTTAGE of 4 rooms, with allot ment S3 x 08ft, neat garden, and closo to tho tram-linoß.—Vuilo und Douglus, House and Land Auonts. Shortlond-stroot. 1352 £300—Vory Convoniont COTTAGE of 4 rooms and scullery, allotment 32 x 80ft. wltliln quarter of an hour'u walk from Qucen-stroet. —Vailo und Douglas, House, Land and Entato AKOnta. next P. 0.. Shortland-stroot. 1392 £650—HOUSE of 5 rooms and Kitchen, gas and water laid on. &a; workshop 24 x 14, Allotment, with frontage of 33 feet to Uppor Ulilon-stroot, and froattico to Nelaon-stroot of 31 foot.—Vailo and Douglas, Land and Estate Agents. Shortland-Btroet, LARGE FREEHOLD ALLOTMENT, 66 x 117 foot, together with dwelling-house, stables, &0., conveniently situated, within 7 mlnutoß' walk of Post-offloe, and snltablo oithor for private residence sitos, or for busi ness purpoTOß; prioo moderate. Tonnß easy. —Vailo and Douglas, Land and House Agonts, Shortland-Btroot. 1324 £630—NEW HOUSE of 6 rooms, with out houso, tanks, &c, find allotment 06 x 193, voloanio soil; convenient situation.—Vailo and Douglas. House and Land Agont Bhort land-Btroet. 1271 £500—Capital Waterside FARM, of 90 acres, about half rich alluvial flat, SO oores In gruss. House of 4 rooms, dairy, sheds. &o.— vailo and Douklos, Land Agonts, Shortlund •ilroot. 1227 VERY CONVENIENTLY SITUATED HOUSE of 5 rooms, wator and sas laid on, wash-houso, &o; 5 mimitos' walk from Queon strcot Price, £500.—Vailo and Douglas, House, Land, and Estate Agonts, Shortlond-strcet £400.—HOUSE of 0 rooms ; colonial oven, grates, &c, overy convenience; corner allot ment, good oituation.—Vailo and Douglas, House and Estate Agenta, Shortland-street £380.—NEW HOUSE of 6 rooms, verandah back and front, wash-house; all drained: gas and water; allotment, 30ft x 132 ft; good situa tion olobo to tram-lines.—Vaile and Douglas, House, Land, and Estato Agents, noxt to tho General Post-offico. Shortland street, 1112 LAND AND MONETARY AGENT, IK!, QUWEN-STRKKT (Adjoining B. Tonks and Co.'s). TELEPHONE N 0... 188. Hankers: National Bank of Now Zealand (Limited), Mortgages and Loans Negotiated. Rents and Interests Collootod, Monoy Invested on First-class Soourltles with outoharge. Estates managed for absonteoß. Valuations and Arbitrations undertaken. Na o Land affairs specially understood, 'ousos to Lot and Proportlos for Sale plaood on my. list free of ohargo. Evory description of landed property bonght or sold to order. Largo sums to lend on first-class seourltles. nil J pROPBRTIRB. BTORES.—Bevoral largo ones In commanding noaltlonB; evory Information on application. BTORK JlfrD COMFORTABLE HOUSE in a firat-olass leading position: both water and gas laid In; c, Ann opening for someone. ALLOTMENTTsHORTLANDSTREET-Large frontago and very doop; splendid businosa site. Sites of this description (double front bko) are vory hard to obtain anywhere olose to Quoen-Btroot This site should at onoo oom mand the attention of porsons requiring a grand uosition bo near the Poßt-offloo. BROWN^TREET, PONSONBY-A Capital and vory convenient Six-roomed Houso almost new; nico allotmont j pretty view. Prloe. &125, with terms to suit. PONSONBY—Very pretty Sevon-roomed Villa Residence (new); gas and water; evory con- NBiWTONi BYMONDS-STREET BIDE-Vory Comfortable Kight-rooraed House Oust tho sort of house there Is bo much Inquiry for at present), olose to Queen-street; goa and water; large allotment; nice view, and aheap s^ „ LB T> CONVENIENTLY - SITUATED 8 - ROOMED HOUSE, Victoria Avenue; rent, 14b per SEVERAL COMFORTABLE AND PLEA SANTLY-SITUATED HOUSES at low rents to good tenants. DUBURBAN~~ pROPERT KB. £JlO.-VERY COMFORTABLE 4-ROOMED COTTAGE, oonveniont distance from town: Mount Eden district; evory convenience, and nice allotment; easy terms of payment. NOHTH SHORE—Two flrst-olasa Allotments, commandlnK n very pre« 7 view, to rapidly rising locality, close to ti.o wharf. 63 16s vet a3«|OtFOR AN BROOMED HOUSE and good Bllotmont, situated near Mr Morley's Store on »ho Great North Rood. A ohanoe seldom met ■rtlta MOUNT EDEN, VIEW ROAD-One of the Prettiest Houbos in tho district, built on an allotment SO x 250, commanding a pleasant view; gaiton tastefully laid out, built and finished 1 ja very superior manner; should bo inapeotec to be appreciated; contains flvo rooms, exoluslve of cupboards and pantries. Price ow and terms easy. FIVE ACRES, flve milea from town; northern aspeot; £30 per aoro. This is the property tor an Industrious man ; terms to bto, TEN ACRES, same as above. House to suit will bo built on deferred payment Bystem, II SEVERAL S to r-ACRE SECTIONS, suitable tor Market Gardens; good soil: convenient to town; good road frontage. 3} miles from town) preat prospective value; easy tennß. Money advanced to build with, repayable Viv monthly or quarterly payments. fiBOO wIU purchase ONE of the NICEST SITES for a G^TLEMAN'S RESIDENCE to be obtained near Auckland; tho siraaf the site would be about 300x200 feet. MOUNT ROSKILL (Valley Roaa)-A good (-roomed He use on a Large Corner Allotment i Q*L' ADSTONB JJBTATB. 10a PEP FOOT AND UPWARDS.-AU the Unsold Portions of that most conveniently situated property known as the Gladstone Eatite; ThiaEstate, situated bo olose to town, and from any portion of which the views are unsurpassed, is now Subdivided into Large Allotments These allotments are not 33 x 09, but havo iari<e frontaecs and still larger depth. The prices aro such that almost any person may obtain tholr own froohola at a nominal cost Should terms be any inducement, tho owner Is prepared to accept a third cash, the balance to remain for 3 or 5 yoarii at 6 por cent, nor annum. Tho Inducements which this pro party offera to any porsons requiring a nice Residonce Site or a Splendid Investment are manifold. Fanoy being able to purchase a Grand Allotment close to town for 10s per foot Soil somi-volcanio, views unrivalled; within 6 minutes' walk of a railway Btation, trams to pass in the immediate vicinity, 'buses constantly; ohuroh andi sohool convenient; oae and wator mains within 100 feet of tha pro perty; post-offlce and telephone within a little distance; no clearing required. Plans and every information rasr be obtained at the ■ offloo ot the nnderHUrn«n



Sfoney. TyfONEY TO LEND, In largo or sinftU CONNKU. & COOVBB, Solli&tprl. Vulcan Laos. cnTiTlr f~o" lend on Frcohold BncuritloH.—A. Buchanan, Solicitor. St Mnngo Chamhers (opposite Bank of Now Zealand). MONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage, of Firßt-closa Freohold Scouritleß. W. COLKMAN, Solioitor, National Insurance Buildings. ONEY LENT ON PROMISSORY NOTKS, HOUSES, FURNITURE. &O. BILLH DISCOUNTED DAILY. MORTGAGES NEGOTIATED. JOHN wThARDIB, Land, Commission, and Estate Aassjn, HIGH-STREET, AnOKLAMD. MONEY TO LEND, In sums o£ £25 and upwards, at current rates of interest Apply to PETKR OLIPHANT, Bolloltor, High-street MONEY TO LEND, at a moderate rate Of interest.—Apply to JACKSON k RUBSBLL, Solicitors. Shortland-atroet. MONEY TO LEND at current rates of interest—Lalshloy and Jackson, Queen- Bttwt. ; INDUSTRIAL A» PROVIDBNT PER MANBNT BUILDING, LAND, ANDI IN VESTMENT BOODJTY OF AUOKLAND, Corner ot Qseen-ctreat and Vnloan Lane. INVESTMENT DEPARTMENT. ThU Boolety Is now lusulng: Ordinary Investing Shitree, o»rrylng fall nta St Intoreat and profit. Pald-u* Investing Sharos of fl2o each, oarwißf T per oent Interest (payable half-yearly) anl p. rt ldpato |i lugro fl&pAßTMßNTf Interast allowed on deposits for: U months ...—8 per oent. 0 months™—-____.~S por oent T days' notloe- i per oent BORROWING DEPARTMENT. Tho Society advances on Approved Freehold snd Looßohold Property to the extent of three feurths of the value. , . Borrowers may pay off part or the whole ot tholr mortgages tit any time. Reduced TaViloof Rates and my further parti oulars roquired may be obtained at the Society a Bflloe* qeORGB FRABER, Managet. A UCKLAND PERMANENT CO ./Y. OPRRATIVK BUDLDINa & INVEST MENT BOODSTY, Orriaa 1117, Queen-street. LOANS granted upon approved seourltles of Freohold or Leaoohold Properties In sums of fi2o to £fl 000, principal and interest being repay able in Instalments at the following Rjcduokd Rates for repayment of each £100 borrowed :— Bepaymentaextend-|p. r fflat Total Amonnt Ing over rer W6eKl Repayable. P. 8, d. S, B. d. I year - .200 104 0 0 2yonrs - 1 010 108 8 8 8 years _ 14 7 115 15 0 4 years _ .. 11 8 121 8 8 ayoare _ _ 3 9 13818 9 8 years .... 7 1 147 13 9 10 years ■. ■. Co) 102 16 3 And in tho samo proportion for smaller or larger loans. DEPOSITB.—The Society receives Monoy on Deposit :—Repayable at 7 days' notice, 5 per cent per annum; ropayablo In 6 months, 6 per cont. per annum. JOHN BATGER, Booretary. ■J^-OTI OF REMOVAL. THE VICTORIAN LOAN AND DISCOUNT AGENCY HAVE REMOVED TO OFFICES NEXT DOOR TO MR P. OLIPHANT, Solicitor, HIGH-STREET. T ONDON MORTGAGE, LOAN, AND JU discount bank. 80, SHORTLAND-STREET, Aooklahd (Ofpositb a. Ci.abx & 3okh' WarehousD, . And Little Couina-ntrcet, Melbourne. LOANS ARE ADVANCED FROM £10 TO £1,000. Upon pnrjonnl, freehold. &nd leasehold ssonritr, repayable by Weekly, Monthly, or Quarterly Instalment*, at Lowest C'nrront Rates. Advances made on Furnltaro without removal, snd all olnosfls of Mcv-ch&ndinn. IiOANB Granted v yon Lifr Polioiks, Lko aoiei, AND VNTKRSSTB UKDKB WILLS. ___ UHJ.3 DISCOUNTED AT CURRENT RATfiS. Lo Ah'« upon Dkpooit or Duffing. Rkpavmmi¥ by East Instauuektb. FORMS GRATIS. All communications and Interviews held strictly oonfldentl&L "T BAKK OF EKCLAND NOTEB CHtKOBD. 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, ON FIRST AND SECOND MORTGAGES, or on any available security, repayable In WEEKLY OR MONTHLY ' INSTALMENTS. or In any way to suit tho Borrower. loans may bo repaid at the rate ot Sixpence pet weok in the Pound. Bills Discounted at Current Rates. Bank of England Notes and Australian Bank Notes Bought. All communications strictly confidential. LONDON LOAN AND DISCOUNT CO., HIGH-BTRE^T (Next to Atkik'b Printing Office), THE UNION STEAM SAW, MOULD ING, SASH, AND DOOR COMPANY . (LIMITED), DEALKB IN ■ TIMBER, DOORS, SASHES, AND TURNERY, Supplies from Bußh Mills by diroot delivery at any Publio Wharf in Auckland :— BUILDING MATERIAL IN EVERY FORM, including MOULDINGS. Owner of the Tairua Saw-mil's, WHICH PRODUCE THE BEST JOINERS' TIMBER IN THE MARKET. IMPORTANT TO BUILDERS, CON TRACTORS. CABINETMAKERS, AND JOINERS. A Spooially Seleoted Stock of JOINERS' TIMBER From the Tairua Mill, thoroughly seasoned and ready for working up, is always kept in Stook at MECHANICS' BAY YARD, In lots to suit customers' requirements. MECHANICS' BAY~TIMBER YARD AND FACTORY. TIMBER, DOORS, SASHEB, TURNERY. FRETWORK. And GENERAL JOINERY. The Company continues to supply in lets to suit purchasers material as above. Stocks in alldepartmentsarelarge, well-assorted, and thoroughly seasoned, and Favourable quotations will be given to those about to build. I Price Listi and all information on application to HEAD OFFICE, Mechanics' Bay. JO B L~O TS. Special inducements to buyers of Timber suit able for Out-buildings. BIRKENHEAD~AND~ NORTHCOTE. Tho Company's Branch Yard in this district, in connection with the business of Messrs Fie wellyn Bros., Birkonhead Wharf, contains Large Stocks of timber (rough and dressed), Mouldings, Doors, and Sashes for immediate delivery at TOWN PRICES. T\ KAP Bli TCI OW L E R, ARCHITECT, Wellington-street, Auckland. Plans Prapired for every description of Buildings. [A CARD.] -m/JR W. F. BUCKLAND Has commenced practice in Auokland as a BARRISTER AND SOLICITOR In Chambers No. 5, Durham-st. Bast (opposite T. and S, Morriii and Co.'s Bide entrance).



Sporting ADAM R E D E' S CONSULTATION ON THE DUNEDIN CUP, 1885 4,000 MEMBERS AT TKN SHILLINGS EACH. 110 PRIZES ! 110 PHIZES ! Divided as follows: lstHorao .. .. £500 2nd Horse.. .. SOD 10 Prisms at £20 .. £200 BrdHorao .. ..100 10 Frizes at CIS .. 150 Stuxtcrs, divided 200 50 Prizci at £5 .. 250 Non-startcru, dlv. 300 'J'otul £fioo Total .. £11001 ADAM BEDK would particularly draw Sub- Boribers1 attention to the fact that this Con- , Bultatlon will bo drawn as soon as full, in tho presonce of ths Press and a Commlttoe of Sub scribers. Early application of Sharos should bo made by letter, enclosing Two Stamps, with exchange on Cheques, or by Money Order, Bank Notes, or Drafts. Registered Letters or Tolegrams will not on any account be received. If Bank Notes are sent, please uso two en volopes, ono scaled and placed inside tho other, P.O. Ordors .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. U N E D I * UUP, TO BK RUN ON FEBRUARY 26, 1885. "EUREKA" Is now Forming a Company on the above even t 1,000 SHAREHOLDERS AT 10s KAOII, Divided as follows— FirstHorso £150 Second Horso 100 Third Horse 7a Starters 75 Non-starters • ..100 £500 Application for tickots should be made at onC6to "EUREKA." Care of H. Ellison, Tobacconist, Junction of Queen and Grey sts., Auckland. In case of tho number of Shareholders exceed ing 1,000, tho prizes will bo increased pro rata. Every Shareholder, with tho Press, will be admitted to the Drawing. £5000. igi]&SgS! £5000. nUNEDIN CUP, 1885. WILL CLOSE FEBRUARY 24TH, TO BE BUN FEBRUARY 2GTH, 1885. VT 10.000 MEMBERS AT 10s EACH. "Bl 236 PRIZES. DUNEDIN CUP „ Pi 10 Nominations. 19G Cash Awards, g SFlrst £1200 2at£loo .. £200Q OSecoud GOO 4at 50 .. 2003 Third 300 10 at 25 .. 250g (divide 10 at 20 .. 200g g ab't £10 each) 280 it) at 10 .. 400 3 HNon-starters 40 at 8 .. 320^ g (div. ab't £20 SM at 5 .. 450 o R each) 600 — d 8 196 £2020i3 H ■ £2980 Each Ticket has Eight Chances, and can obtain a Prizo in each of tho Eight Drawings. Please Bend P.O. Ordors when convenient, and two stumus for replies. READ THIS I Mn Abraham having retired from the Busi ness, takes this opportunity of thanking the Public for past patronage, and respectfully re quests a continuance of that support for his successors, who will do their utmost to furnish their patrons with all necessary information. As a guarantee of their bona fides, investors can obtain Names and Addresses of the Three Principal Winnors; Namos and Addresses of Committee; and can also inspect Ada's Books at all times. ADA MANTUA . Care of- Lyons & Haht, Box 351. Post-offlce. Donedln. £5,000. £5.000. 10.000 PROGRAMMES at 10s EACH. FIDELITY COMPANY'S ANNUAL PROGRAMME ON THE DUNEDIN CUP. 40 HORBES and 115 NEW ZEALAND BONDS, Divided as follows— Ist Horse .. ..£I3OO N.Z. BONDS. 2ndHorao.. .. 700 sat£loo _ ..£SOO 3rd Horse.. .. 300 10 at £50 ... .. 500 Others (divided).. 700 20 at £20 .. .. 100 40 at £10 .. .. 400 40 at £5 .. ..200 Total .. ..£3OOO Total .. ..£2OOO Total amount o Prizes..£s,ooo. Each Tiokot has Six Chances, and can obtain a Prize in Eaoh Drawing. Will Close on or about 21th February, 1885. Please add stamps for reply and result. tS- Remittances can bo sent as followß :— 1. Choqueß, P.O. Ordors, or Bank Notes, 2. Make croseod 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 roturnod to the sender. 3. P.O. Ordors may be sent, but they mußt be mode payable to Fidelity Company only, and not to any particular person. i. Registered letters or telegrams cannot be replied to. Address only as bolow— FIDELITY COMPANY. Car f Alfred A. Cameron's Box 251, Post-office. Dunedin. AUIOK'S STABLES, Xj/ ALBRRT-STREET. MR F, QUICK begs to return his Sincere fhanks for the Liberal Patronage received whf.o carrying on the Business known as "Quick's Livery and Bait Stables," Albort- Gtrcct, and trusts that MKSSRS JAMES DIG NAN & CO., the gentkunen to whom ho has relinquished the samo, will bo accorded Support In an equally liberal manner. Patrons can rely upon being treated civilly and fairly by bis suo cessors, under whose proprietary he tuols sure tho hostelry will beoomo tho favourite of Anclt- £ n j. DIGNAN] jT. FOLEYI [P. LUNDON MESSRS JAMES DIGNAN & CO. having purchased Mr F.Quick's Business, hope to merit tho patronage so generously bestowed on tholr 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, Hearsoa and Mourning Coaches. Orders by Post, Tele graph, or Telephone (No. 124) receive careful attention. Tho Stables provide unsurpassed accommodation for Horses, &o. Night attend ance. Charges moderate. THE MAGIC CLEANSER.—Everybody should try this wonderful discovery in Soap and saving of labour. By using Wabnook Bros.' Extract of Soap 50 por cont. of tho labour may bo saved. It gives the clothes a wonderful whiteness that cannot be equalled. A great saving to laundresses, etc. Sola by all Storekeepers. £\ R E A T ' SALE OF £7,000 WORTH OB BOOTS AND SHOES! AT COST PRICE, FOR CASH ONLY! FOB ONE MONTH ! TfJILLISON, being largely over • JQi stocked with Boots and Shoes of all kinds, ex Glenmoro, b.s. Ruapehu, and s.s. Dorio, etc., will Sell Off the whole Stock for ono month, at Cost Price, for Cash only. As this is a genuine sale, the public will do well to come and see tor themselves. Must be sold to make room for large ship ments of Boots to arrive. A few prices as follows :— s d Children'sElastlo Boots, worth 4s .. ..2 6 Ladies' Prunella Boots, worth 103 6d ..7 0 Do. do do. worth 8s M ..6 0 Do. Kid Elastic do. worth 9b .. ..6 0 Do. do. do. worth )ls6d ..8 6 Do. Kid Button do. worth 15s .. .. 10 0 Do. House Boots worth 4s 6d ..3 6 Do. do. worth Gs 6d ..4 0 Do. Evening Shoes worth 8s Gd ..SO SPECIAL CHEAP LINES OF LADIES' KID ELASTIC BOOTS, SIZE 5. ALL OTHER GOODS EQUALLY CHEAP. THOMAS ELLISON, BOOTMAKER AND IMPORTER. T5 H& LEDGER, GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, HUNTER-STREET, Wellington.



1 Tenders m O B U I L I) E R S. BRICK STOKE IN COMMERCE-STREET. Tenders w'll ha received for Erection of Brick Store in Commerce-fct. until TJIUU3DAY, l-'lh February. Plans, &c, at my Ofilcc. 11. MACKAY FRIPP, Architect. • 9. Mercantile Chamber.*. m O CONTRACTORS. Tenders invited until Noon on SATURDAY, 11th inst, for Alterations to the premises of the Colonial Mutual Life Assurance Society, corner of Fort and Queen strce's. CHAS. ARNOLD, Architect, mo B U I L T>' E X S. Tenders nro required for :i Two-story Resi dence by iio-m of MONDAY, Fobruei-y 10. THO3. HOtiDElt, Architect, iHglv^t, nn o bui "l d e'b s. Tenders will bo received until noon of MON DAY. Feb. 10. for tho Ereotion a;id Completion of a Family Residence in Grafton Road. ED. HARTLEY, Architect mO FRUITERERS. Having scoured the Belmont Orchard. Ohlno muri, tho undersigned is able to supply Fruit in any quantity. Orders forwarded will bo mO BUILDER S, Tenders will bo roceivod until noon of SATURDAY, the 14th February, for the ereo 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. WaDE, Architect. mENDEIIS will be received at any I moment from all those who want to make money for the Purchase of a Property fronting Manukau Road, Parnell; allotment, 28 x 100, having Four substantially built Two story Semi-detached Cottagos; all well let, returning a handsome percentage on value, with certain rapid increase; could easily be altered into good business premises.—All information on applicur tion to J. It. Randerson, Mercantile Chambers. Educational. R. HENSEN conducts German Class at Miss Vallo's Seminary. Fee, One Guinea.—Apply Miss Vaile, PomyallierTerrace. MR F. B. ffOODHAM' Teacher op the PIANOFORTE AND HARMONIUM. Address caro of Mr A. Eady, Auckland Music Warehouse, Queen-street. MR MARTIN SWALLOW, PROFESSOR OF MUSIC, 100, Grby-sthkkt. Terms: The Quarter of 12 Lessons paid in advance. ihouraweek 3 Ouineas J-honraweek 4 Guineas 1 hour a week 5 Guineas SiDglo Lessons Ono Guinea Each, ■—■ Board and Residence. ACANCIES for a Few Respectable Young Ladies; age, about 14.—Apply be tweon 11 a.m. and 3 p.m., at tho Auckland Tobacco Company, Fort-street. CROYDON VILLA, Upper Vincent- Btreet^Superior Accommodation for two gentlemen (baths); 5 minules1 walk from Theatre; healthy situation ; 20a per week.—Mrs Fuller. PUIVATE Board and Residence, three doors bolow Baptist Chapol, Chapel- Btrect; terms 17s per week. /GOVERNOR BROWNE HOTEL, HJT HOBSON-STRKET. Board and Lodging _ 20s per Week SiSKleßoom .. .. 25b par Weok WELLESLEY HOUSE (3 doors from Hobson-Btroet), Wellesloy street West, Auckland, New Zealand. BOARD AND RESDDKNCE, A Good Table kept, lofty and well-ventilated Bedrooms, Plunge and Shower Bathß, and every convenience to ensure tho comfort ef boarders and visitors. Terms. £1 per wnek. M. MASON. Proprietress. Licensing Notices. "T I CENSING ACT, 1881.' DISTRICT OF FOKENO. ELECTION OF LICENSING COMMITTEE. Pursuant to the provisions of the "Licensing Act, 1881," and amendment ihereto, and tho " Regulations of Local Elections Act. 1876," I, Michael Gallery, Returniug Officer for Pokeno District, as conetitutod under the "Licensing Act, ISSI," hereby givo public notice that an Election for the said district or Fivo duly qualified persons, to be Members of the Licensing Committee for such District, will bo held on MONDAY, 53rd February, ISBS. And I heroby do appoint the hour of noon of FRIDAY, 13th day of February, as tho tirao, and the Court-house, Mercer, as tho placo. for the Nomination of Candidates for the Eaid offlce. And I hereby givo further notice that Nomi nation Papers, eignod by tho Candidate and two qualiflod Klectcrs of the District, must be deli vered to mo as Returning Officer on or before the hour aforesaid at the place horein mentioned for nomination, MICHAEL GALLKRY. Returning Officer. February 6lh, 1885. OFFER OF FREE PARDON TO AN ACCOMPLICE. Department of Justice, Wellington, 21st January, 1885. Whereas on orabout the 10th day of January instant, tho premises of the New Zealand Timber Company, situated in tho City of Auck land, woro sot on fire: This is to notify that His Excellency the Governor will grant a Free Pardon to -my person implicated in tho said act, not boing the principal offender, who will Rive such infor mation as will lead to tho npprfihensiou and conviotion of any ono or moro of the other OffendCrß- JO3.A.TOM!. PATTERNS OF OUR 50s SUITS, with full directionsfor self-measurement, sent post free to all parts. - WOOLLAMS, Ready-money Tailor, Syflenham House, foot of Grey-street. WO R M S. All ohildren suffer from them. If suspected, ask for Che Certain Cure. SHARLAND'B WORM POWDERS, lspaoket Apothecaries' Hal opposite Post-office. ILLIAMS'S: Patent Mixture for Corns, Piles, Fistula, Sprains, etc., is an unfailing romedy, testified to by many trust worthy personß. Price, 2s 6d per bottlo.—H. G. Willi.ms, at Mr Kennerley'o, Hobsoa-street, Auckland. \\T H V W E A R S L O P S! l ! VT —Our 50s Suits made to measure in 6 hours. — WOOLLAMS, Ready money Tailor, 0.-j-.-v.,^ "■"v c fnof. of Grey-stroet. f ■ i<iwjuaiuriik uUltt, — instantaneous I ReIief—ODONTALGIC—Ia per bottle.— F. C. SHARLAND. onnoslto Post-office. COMPARE OUR PRICES WITH those of any othor Tailor in Auckland ; you will then ccc the benefit of paying Ready Money.—WOOLLAMS, Ready-money Tailor, Sydenham Hotel, foot of grey-street. i^iURACLAVA (registered) is the best \J known remedy for Extracting Hard Corns and Bunions; one trial convinces the moat sceptical; Is 6d.—C. W. Goodeon, Agent. R ARNOLD'S PENNY ROYAL AND STEEL PILLS.—The most popular medicine of the day. Frico, 2s 6d a box.—Colo nial Agent F. C. Shabland, opposite the Post offloe T> OSELINE fob the HAIR —This ele- X*/ gant preparation completely eolipses every artiole of a similar kind now before the public. Price, Is 6d a bottle,—Shabland, Apothecaries 'Hall. "OELIEF from Cough in Ten Minutes.— JLV SHARLAND'S CHERRY PECTORAL. Price. 2a 8d and is Sd.—F. C. Sharland. opposite th Poßt-offlqo. RATS! RATS! RATS!—Uae SHARLAND'S PHOSPHOR PASTE, Rats eat it greedily, and die: no smell. Price, One Shilling a Bottle, F. C. SHARLAND, opposite Postrpfflce. JG. HENDERSON'S • CHERRY PECTORAL. 4b Bd, 2s Od, Is Od per bottle. To bejhad only a» Medical Hall. Ponsonby, oppOßita Three Lamps. PULMAN'S PHOTO. ROOMS.- Tonrißta and others having expressed dis appointment in not Beeing our Photo. Tiews of the Hot Lake District, Bußh and Fern Studios, etc. before purchasing elsewhere are invited to inspect our largo Series of tho same. The finest collection of Maori Portraits iv New Zealand. N.B. _ Instantaneous Portraiture in all i'm branches. Enamelling done for the Trade and Amateurs on reasonable terms.—Shortland-st., Auckland. , T4/T MUK.GHIK, Tailor, who leaves iyl • for ( niiland on tho sth Maroh. requests t!mt all accounts against him be aunt in, and , that ull omstJi'idim? iiccounw owing bo paid on or l>eforo the 23rd insi T>ESIDENCE, PARNELL Jjjj FOR SALE, the comfortable Residence, the property of J. M. Dargaville.Esq., well situated at corner of York-Ptroet, Bradtord-streot, and Bolisbury-street. There are IS Rooms, consist ing of very larire Drawing-room, Dining-room, Nursery, best Bedroom, etc., with all con veniences ; splendid view over the harbour. Tho Grounds contain about One Acre, tastefully laid out with flowers and shrubs. Good Tennis Ground, in capital order. Atmly to SAMUEL COCHRANE AND SON, Auctioneers.



AumsnitMJulSi ~A BIJOTT'S OVE E A HOUSE. WAUD-VEUNON SEASON. Tin- Tii-'vvrvc ENGLISH ACTIIKSS Living, MISS GENEVIEVS! WARD, MR W, If.' VEKNOK, 'Die Celebrated KnglisTi Actor. TO-NIGHT! (Monday) TO-NIGHT! Will bo presented, for the First Time in Auck land, tlio darkling Historical Comody, Written rx prcssly for Mm Wanl irad Mr Vi-rnon, ly Sydney Grimily, Esq.. entitled, TUB QUERN'S . FAVOURITE ! Viscount l;ousiii:ouK .. Mr \V. H. VBitNOir *„*■„ riSiUal ChamSrMont B o«ory I'^ ("''"' ' MrCFontou Si"- hi'i'm Tyrrell " " Mr 11. W. Bennett (iiliii-r of Quesu'aHousehold.. Jfr A. Dawn d.i orn An.to .. ~ Miss Nellie V<itol. Abigail Mill.. ■.. .. 3IiSB WftttS PWHIW Miss Qsnkvibve war© (Her original character)- Ladle* and Gentlomen of tl>n Court. Act 1.-Tbo Mistress of the Kingdom. Act,ll. -War. Act 111.-The Glass of Wator. Act IV, —Thu Favourlto'9 Fall. ~ ~ -,„ The Play produced under tho aircotlon M¥ FHKK<ADMISSIONS.-UuTina Miss Ward's Season tho Frea list will bo *na»K. lltsa22* with tho exception of <ho Members at the Press, Admis»iou-Dr«m Circle ana Orchestra. BtaUa, ssj Stalls, 3s; PIT, ONE SHILLING. ' Doors open. 7.15: overture 8 0 cIoOK. I^adoro!Orchestra, MB Wetn»ebo. . Buslnosß Manager for Miss Ward, Bgr. Agrau Advance Agent. ÜBUY* BUTCHERS' PICNIC Will bo held on WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 1885, • AT Jin BUCKLAND'S PADDOCK, At tho TAMAKI. Tho Paddle Steamer VICTORIA will leave tho Quecn-Etreet Wharf at half-past eight a.m. sharp. Tickets, 2a Od each for Gentlemen, can be ob tained till Tuesday, 10th February, from H. B. Pollard, Hon. Secretary, at Messrs It. and W. i Hellaby's, Shortland-street, Auckland. A BALL will be given in connection with the above. Tickets and information obtained till Saturday 7lh February, from H. B. Pollard, or ■ Committee. 8?or Salt, Tm O R SALE, THREE ALLOTMENTS, THE PIC<C OF HON. JAS. WILLIAMSON'S MOUNT HOBSON ESTATE. Splendid View, and Easy Terms. Apply to jackSON, Junk.. Queen-st., Auckland. 2?K"Arffc-FIKST.CLASS INVEST cS&QJ>\)'\J MENT—Two 5 roomed Cottagca and large, corner Allotment—W. V. Stevens, Land Agent, next" Herald. TJ7IOR SALE, a Light Trap Horse and JJ Harness.-Apply T. Murray, at Warnook Bros., Durham-atrejt. . OR SALE, price Ono Shilling, To Honae, or Sacred and Bluo Ribbon Songs in. Maori. Airs taken from popular 30ns books, sacred song 3 and eoloe, hymns, anciont and modern, &0., by C. O. Davis; may bo obtained at tho Sunday-school Union Dopdt, corner of Albert and Wellesley streets. _ FOR SALE, splendid Building Site, con taining 5 Acres or moro, Hlllsboro', adjoin ing Pah Farm; terms, easy.-H. Partington. Land Agent. • . I'i^Olt SALE. Devonport.,2 good Houses, 8' flne business positkm — easy terms: several Houses, main road, near wharf, volcanic soil; Allotments in oeat position, splendid terms; Large Blockß, sea fronuue— cheap; also, 11 Acres, finest site in Nortlicoto, and several Farms.—Goorgo Brown, Devonport Central Agency. Vauxhalt. , OR SALE, the Lease of a pretty four roomed Cottago in tho city, with furniture at a valuation if required. Kontal olily 10s per week; gas and water laid on.—Apply J. H. Hamer, Land Agent, Karangahape ltoad. OR SALE, Mahogany Wardrobe, Ladj's Mahogany and Oalc ;2or 3 Book; cases, glazrd doors, and Cheffoniers below, fitted with dooraand drawers ; can bo flxod in one range of lift Oin, or each 3ft 9in or 4ft. First class maker. Sold cheap, owner leaving Auok land.—Apply Star Offlco. , OR SALE, Groen Hill, Onehunga, Cot tage and Corner Allotment, cheap.—Apply G. H, James, Onehunga. OR SALE. Fine Spanish Fowls, Rooster and Three or Five Hens, ohea,p. Alexandra-street American Stores.—W. H, \Vard L _ , ; FOR SALE, cheap, Flax and Straw Matt-esses, Tables, Chairs, &o.; House of Five Rooms to Lot.-W. H. Ward, opposite American ctorcs, Alexandra-street. FOR SALE, 100 loads first-class Soil. Too good to bury in formation o£ new road.—J. Peach, Remuera. j F OR SALE (cheap), City Leasehold Building Allotments, situated in Picton street and Beresford-street; Allotments each 50 x 110. Third of tho value of all properties re turnable at expiry of lease. Gmrand rent, £10 each per annum.—Apply The New Zealand House, Land, and Estate Agency, High-street SPENTTAN For Sale, cheap.—B. Gittos and Sons. FOR SALE, new, faithfully-built s roomed House, wash house, tank, &o.— Apply W. Dowden, Auctioneer, or F.J. Patent Victoria A venue, Kden Terrace. S7\OR SALE, Buggies, as follows :—l JP Telescope (hooded), 2Singlo Seat ? (hooded!, 1 Turnover Seat; also. Waggons, SpiL'vj Carta, etc.; several Sets of good Second-hana Buggy Harness Apply Thames Carriage and Dra .< Factory, Victoria-street. OR SALE, two new 4-roomed Houses, Rnnnell street, Freoman's Bay; four new i loomed Houses, Howe-street; one new House Collingwood-atrect; one new House, Beresford streot; oie 8-roomed House. Hepburn-strept, Terms.—Antonio Martin, Fayal Villa, Hepburn strect. OR SALE OR HIRE, Winding Engino (7 inch Cylinder), in good working ordor. —Apply to R. H. Yeoman, Albert Boiler Works Albcrt-stroet. OR SALE, City Property—grand new House, containing 8 rooms, largo and lofty bath; water laid On, and every convenience; allotment 40 x 100 ; pleasant situation. Price, only £510.—Further particulars on application to J. R. Randerson, Auctioneer. Qaeen-street. FOR SALE, near Mangare mountain, Grand Property of U Acres Rich Vol canio Land, with good new Dwelling of 6 rooms; extensive view.—For price and terms, app'y W. and J. Frater, Land Agents, Queen-street. Tji O R ~ S A L El GENTLEMAN'S RESIDENCE, eight rooms, every convenience, drawing-room, dining-room, four bedrooms, bath-room, kitchen, wash-house, and dairy, drained and planted wiih about 300 fruit trees in full bearing; situated in Abqylb btrbbt, Ponsonby ; large vinery, 30 x 20, yield ing a large 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. Prico, £1,700. Terms can bo arranged. Apply WILLIAM GULLIVER, QUEKN-STREET. Tm O R S A L E. GENTLEMAN'S RESIDENCE, 2 mllcß from Auckland, containing 10 rooms, in n most hoalthy and picturesque situation, near Rail way Station, and within two minutes of main road. Omnibuses passing frequently. To bo gold with 3 or 9 acres of well laid out grounds, subdivided into paddocks, garden, and orchard. There are over 400 of the choicest fruit trees in the provlncH now heavily laden. Tho property has over 1,000 feet of road frontage, and, bought in one lot, oan at any time bo cut up and readily sold at a handsome profit. There are stables, coach-house, and concrete cistern of great capacity, and everything in flist-class order. This property has never before been oilorcd for salo. Cards to view. W. L. MITCHELL, Estate Agent. Coombes's Arcado, Queen street. OK SALE, real good spring-cart Horso. guaranteed staunch and guit t.— Apply to A. and It. Kiiton, Commerce-street. OUBURBAIf ALLOTMENTS. — For k3 Private Sale, ISight Allotments fronting tho Richmond Avonue; prico required, 40a the foot.—Alfred Uuckland. miNSMITH'S ftiiti PLutnbur's Business JL for Sale, situate in a prosperous township; capital oyiecuuK for an induetrioua nmnwitba little money.- Apply to X- Porter &Co., Iron ni'jnKcrs, Auckland. _. YrtOK SALE, New Carriages, i'irst-olass JP Ladies' Phajton, Doa Cart, medium-size Delivery Cart, and Stror.j,' -Station Waggon.—W and E. Basten. Coachbuildera, Wakefleld-street TyEVONPORT. FOR SALK—Choice Allotments situated on the Vauxhall Koad, with magnificent view, good frontage, and within easy distance of steamer. Price very low j terms easy. — For full particulars apply to Lilewali Bros., Hotua and Land Agents, Post-ofllce Store, Devonport.