The Auckland Evening Star.

VOL. XXVI.—No. 137

AUCKLAND, N.Z., THUESDAY, JUNE 18, 1885

PRICE—ONE PENNY.



Shipping- U"^ NION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF NEW jj ;' .slt~ s ZKALaND (Limited). j I "—A TIME TABLE,—June. ! -RTARA.NAKI, NBL3OM. PIOTON, WEI, 1 LYTTELTON, AND WEST i mAgl' PORTS (from aianuknu). • ~^et. | Date of Sailing^ { gZmvi I Tuob.. 23. 3 p.m. I 2 p.m. ■,!SgjOW ! On arrival of mail I - i _, R QISBORNE, NAPIER. WELLINGTON, "iyTTKLTON, AND POUT1 CHALMERS " (from Auckland). ■ ffAiniRAPA I Thnra., 25, noon 1 - I "—FOR~MKLBOURNE JVIA BLUfP). '.[ i% noon i i -"-"TrORGiaBORNK, NAPIER, AND *_ WELLINfITON. :01 pi'uos.,23. 11 a.m. j ~^ "J FQlt SUVA AND LE^UKA. jf^^TA I Mon., 2U, 5 p.m. | — FOR QREYMOUTH. I fi^p | Kriday 13. noon I i FOR SY'DNIOY. ■ fi"A»AP Ti'uori.. 30. 5 p.m. i i —• FOR RUSSELL. (PiIBABAPA_| Tiies., 23. 5 p.m. I — ! "cSio must ba booked and alonßaido TWO ! BOOKS before udvortised timo of departure ■ PusßßKe Tickota rauat bo taken at tho Com : iuii'b Oflloe, Auckland Branch, corner of jjaeen and Customs-streets. I PW£<^S Undur contract with the Now 1 iiiak-iiii ■"""tll Wull"3 Govurniiiunt for I tfJOSOK*" ti| U couvej aneo of Mails. I Tho following Steamships belonging to thb Oiieotftl Co. aud the Pacific Cu. will leave I.YUNBY and MELBOURNE on tho unrior -1 B, o ,.tiqnrddaies or LONDON, via ADELAIDE. ifIKQO, UARCIa (at steamor's option), SUEZ I «dNAKLJS.I.:--. ' B o*» n m OT From From Bwamor. Sydney. Melbourne. OffZOO - June 20 Junoi'O jiainuA July! July 10 . (SiMBORAZO July IS July 21 Ibsbu _—. August 1 Augußto '■: Pffrasi August 15 August2l And fortnightly ihrroaftur. I Through faroa to l<ondon, £22 lo £75. Pussoiigors secure special advantages bj I booking through from NiW Zealand, ijucond ' tiua pasnenßors by Orient steamer are provided fit4a»looupaaeiij;efl to Sydney or Melbourne. ;■; PASSAOHS FIUIM LOM>ON.—Specialfacili ; I Baafforrttd for brln;inuout Friends nnd Itela ■ In-* by pro-pnymejt of the passueo money here I 8f EUAL RBTURN TICKKTS, avaUablo to Q Dinnthn, inauei l ut the folio c, ing rates 1— First faloon JSU7 Bramd Saloon .. .. .. .. 77 :j PAR'-ELSBOOKEDTHROUGHto LONDON Itßodusid Rates. i Forfuriher partieularsi, apply <o UNION SrEAMSHII' COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND (Limited), Agents in Now Zealand. \ *i QTEAM TO LONDON. & OR KNTAL SI'EAM NAVIGATION - COMi*ANY. FOX LONDON DIRECT (Via Bombay). 0i,,,,..,.. Leave Leave Mcl- Stoamor. Sydney. bourne. * Wsi I ISSS. Indus Jnne2l Juno3o Rome Julyß JulyH Carthage July 22 July2B Pabramatta August 5| Augußtll I Ami liimurfurwn.ro' evtn 'ilturt'Oto week. i IJii«BOPC«rslJii«BOPC«rs and ciirio hooked lol^nndon. Mar- I leifles Italy, Egypt, India, Chitn, and Japan at ■' DiOt'ornio raf a. i Brtu-m tirko"? i»TOOd both to first and scoond qlape pa-sengora at r*p dally low rntca. Cheap rqjiervid nccommocianon can be obtained in thla i Company's vefi?eb I'assenKPrdboof.ii gatAuoklandeccurespecial »d vantages. . For all particular? Dimly to i 'RLUCK..-*HANK & Co., ! 18. Queen-street, Auckland. AKonf* '■: T^ TVTOItTHERN STEAM j Iy-;"N-'>"- J3l SHIP CO. (LIMITED). P s <' v S\ Timk Tabus.—June. !• -'"V..C1 -.v\ (Weather and other Cvroum ; "' '^~*'~" ■■*"• Btanoea Permitting). FROM QUKEN-STREET ::.» WHARF. TO THE HOT LAKES, TKRRACES, AND GEYSERS (VIA TAURANGA), THH QUICKEST, CHEAPEST, AND EASIEST HOIiTE. Touriata can avoid tho tedious and rough ererland journey by taking passage in the I Northern Steamship Company's new and last Iteamers Clansman and 'Wellington, which ■ care Auckland alternately every Monday and I Thursday, at 7 p.n , arriving at Tauranga at 6 I o'olook on the following morning, when a Coach I moor mall contract loaves immediately after hrtsakfaßtfoi tho Hot I«keJ-Kfturn through I bre by steamer and coach, FOUR POUNDS. FOR TAUEANGA AND BAY OF PLENTY I BTBAMKB. I DATE OF BAILING. ! fa«n«man Thursday, 18. 7 p.m. i Welllneton Monday, 22. 7 p.m. I WeUington Thursday. 25. 7 p.m. I Cltnaman I Monday. 29, 7 p.m. | "Connects at 'fVuranga for Opotlki 1 Douglas ' and Bay of Henty Porta evory 1 ': ■■■ Tuesday. I Fob RcsaEi.r., Whanoaboa, and Monoonpi. I flliniiimnii I Monday, 22, 7 p.m. j ffeUlngton j Monday. 29, 7 p.m. ;: Fob Merctxby Bay. I , Argyle ~l lhnra7Tlß77 p.m. _ 1 Foa Great Barrier, Tryphena, Port Fitz -1 ■'■'■■■■ • B0Y' AND WHANCIAPARAPABA. I ion» . | livery Saturday. 8 a.m. i toa Whanoarei. Whangakei Headb, and Manoafai. , 1 ! Qlenelg | Every Taeaday, 8 p.m. I Ifoa Wbanoarei. Whanoarei Heads, and a Parua Bay. I tonelg I Every Friday, 0 p.m. | ">ob Whangarbi and Whanoarbi Heads . ICarrying oasaengora and cargo for Waipu). 1 AOoaoh. meets tho steamer on arrival to con ■ nj pagsengara to Waipu. j Slerelg | Friday, 19, G p.m. I Wellington i Friday, 19. 8 p.m. I Blenolg Tuesday, 23, 8p m. v! Blenolg Friday. 2G, 6 p.m. % Quiman Friday, 26. 8 p.m. p Glttelg I Tuesday, 30, 8 p.m. '% j Fbom Whanoarei to Auckland % (From Railway Wharf). a W&linnton fSaturday, 20, in noon Glenolg | Monday, 22, 4 p.m. I Biwelg I 'I'hu sday, V 5, 1 p.m. I Oluaman I Suturday, 27,12 noon 1 gleaelg | Monday, 29.12 noon I :•!"■■■ ;■. , "FROM MANUKAU. I L yoa Waitara and Nisw Plymouth. I aairlochtaaperadvortiaement). I "::;: ■' For Hokianoa. I .ABtaatior fortnightly, os per advertiaoment. I C«rgo must bo booked and alongside the ■i Tewefby 4 p.m. prompt. None will ba received m IftM that hour. „ I Paaaga Tioketa must be taken at the Com- Puy'g Office, 67, Queen-atreot, Auckland. U "';--■' — '■ : ~ jfKjL qB. COROMANDEL. SCOTT L MASTER, iIHP'P* TIME TABLE. '«leaves Auokland : Leaves Coromandel I i - i June. Juno. nWiy. 19.12 Doon Satnrday, 20.12 noon Weather and other circumstances permitting. Kot responsible in Bbipping, carrying, or dls- Without ShJpP W. Note. V& within half-an-hour of advertieed time of Mpsrturo. All Parcels mast be prepaid on Board. A. K. H. SWINDLEY, Manager. Jshck SS- VIVID. k,", V■' , From Auckland. From Riverheaa. Sfrawy .. 3.30 p.m. 8 a.m. Jw«3»y .. 3.30 p.m. 8 a.m. ..fey ■:: F°£ m : » M ?^«. w PorWa^ ParCOlBPr°P Paro dmWado. :W«d., 24,13.30 p.m. I Thurs., 25. 4.30 p.m. ~!, Kvery Saturday, Excumion to Rivorheaa at ip.m. Fare, 2a return. ■ lowing.doni'. , , i 8. H. BURNINGHAM, Agent. ,J^^.B.S. WAITAKI, .\EB?^^»2 tons rOKißtor, 120 h.p., will ■S!^^^^ bo despatched to .i,,WHAN9AREI, WHANGAREI lIBADS, ,*;', MANGA WAI, AND PARUA BAY. as followi :— ,V , • TIME TABLE FOR JUNK. From Whangarki i Monday, 22nd, 2 p.m. Wednesday, 21th. 4 p.m.. fii: f": Monday, 29th, 0.30 a.m. ?;.;«,, ■ •ti. From Auckland : ;; leaves Queon-streot Wharf every Tuosday and 1 . Friday, ao 8 p.m. ii^fgo rooolved at Kamo Coal DepOt, Railway "fw. untlll p.m. n A COACH moots the Steamer at Marsien !«lnt, and runa to Waipu. _ , . , -Dinoo. - For Waipu and Maraden Point ...fßWonTmust bo Prepaid, and for Whangarol Mangapai, and Parua Bay Payable on .] rfUVBRY,. J^AUaeliverleawill bo made on the wharf !or «'« usual landing place at rlak of Conaignoi. MM«L *"*' a o°talnotl at tlu* olUo° ot, •)U '^0 fJOELIKRY COMPANY (LIMITED), Queen-street, oppoalto Firth's Mill.



©mHE NEW ZEA- -<r ■;■ •",'! LAND shipping com. j',;' ;- r i- ; |vlJ PANY'S ROYAL MAIL f.^Ji!^ "'lo^t LINIJ OF STEAMERS L,;,S.J;H. i 4 (undor Contract with tho fl Now Zealand Govcrnmont) Will be despatched with Her Majeaty'B Mails aa under tor LONDON, VlnKlodo Jiinniroiinrt Madeira:- Steamer,, |Ton B .| Dc P p^ e | Date. i 1885. " AonANOi 1.103 Lyttolton July 5 HIMUTAKA J,75!l \ . AllCllst1' guAPKiiir lies) Aanmy Augua . KAIKOOHA ),7,» .»"i Sept. 27 TuNUAiuuo J.IG3) ranged Qetobor 25 And thenceforward every fourth Sunday. Tin-iihiL-uuru all uuwMi-niii. ra.bii It npo. i.Ulj ye-rive tr;i.do and i-o mandud by men of i;ria. i xperi ncn. Theli'iiK'h of the p:i!<saeo by tho Company's tteainer-iaveraum under 10 dnja. PrtBSnRO niorey: Suloon, from 60 guineas v wants; second cabin, 10 guiuoa3; steerage, from 13 guineas, For Iroight or pnßsaßn apply to I'll!-: HHSAD OFFICKS, CIIaiSTCHUHCII, Of to the Blanches and Amenta ot tho Company throughout the Colony. Z^t rpn"E~NBW"~ZBTLAND • jdPfcX-irL " SHIPPING COM- PANY'S LINE. .^|||~p|||§, FOR LONDON DIRECT. Tho fine iron clipper ship WaTmATE, 1,124 tona, 100 Al at Lloyd'a, Arthur Tribe, Com mander, now Loading, and will have quick deppatch. For freight or passage, apply to THE NEW ZEALAND SHIfl'lNO COMPANY (LIMITED). A. s<& "Ij^ O R LONDON ,^S/?5:2* JO DIRECT. '^^^^^m_ T0 follow'thb wai- Tho AAI Clippor Ship CRUSADER, 1,053 tona register, Caitain Wsi. Scotland. ■will commenco to load on discharge of inward cargo. For freight or paasago apply to CRUICKSHANK & Co, Aeonts. IS, Quoen-street, Auckland. a O TEAM TUG BOAT P^P^ AWIIINA, E;'^^. 300 1.H.P.. S^JSM LICENSED AS A TUG BOAT, iB BH/ 8 now "Pen *° Undertako 3b3w towagb, or special ser i vices of all kinds. Having been doalgned and built for tho above Service ia capable ot work in all Btatos of the weather, and will bo avallablo at Bhort notlco. For furthor particulars, apply to F. E. COMPTON, Managing Owner. Railway Chambers. Quoen-stroot Wharf. _ rtj « CJTEAM "TO" MANUKAU J3<DgV. £5 HKAD3. ■rilliliii'M 103LALLA ROOKH will leavo Onohunga VVharf (weather an 1 other cirenmatanena permitting) atß.:»a.m. on MON DAYS, WEDNESDAYS, and FRIDAYS. For particulars, apply on board ; or, to A. CUNNINGHAM, Auckland or Onchnnga. OR GREYMOUTH ~ «s DIRECT, CONNECTING WITH WEST COAST i I The s.a. I HERALD, 100 Al at Lloyds, will sail aa abov« from Onc hunga Wharf on FRIDAY, tho 19th in3tant, at noon. All Shipping Notes must bo stamped at our oflico before goods will bo received. For Ereigbt, passage, md other particulars, apply to STONE BROS., TO, Queen-street. TV X QTEAM TO THAMES, JiJ>sV JO Connecting Tith RIVKR TSB?SBnRr^v3TEAMERS lor STIRLING- VffiEWJ^!^ WORTH. OIIINEMUKI, WAI tkkauri, waihi, and te vvTi?o\TlS LDln'^%ka¥t V« FOSTER'S SKTTLKMKNT^ E S.S. ROTO MAHANA, P.S. ENTERPRISE No. 2. FROJM AUCKLAND. . '"June. I Rotomahana. I Ektkbprisk. Thnrs. 1811.30 afternoon ~p Friday 191 — 130 afternoon Saturday 20 | 7.30 morning_ — ~— ■ from .fjjMMiL. June. |_Hotomahana : _| Enterprise. Thurs." 181 - IH morning Friday 19 11 morning — Bitnrdav 201 1 aftornoon I 12 midnight 1 No cargo roseived for Rotomahaua witlua half-an-hour of advertised timo of leaving. Not responsible for Shipping. Carrying, or Discharging Liveßtock.^ mm fK 1 TX7AIUKU AND ONE- J34^3V W HUNGA STEAM TtHfW*^^ NAVIGATION CO. (Limited) TIME TABLE. S.S. MANUKAU. Loavo Onehunga. Leavo Waiuku. JUNK. 1885. 9-Frlday(forMannkao _ Heads) 8 a,m. 20—Saturday. 11 a.m. 20—Saturday, 3.30 p.m. 22-Monday. 3 p.m. — 23 -Tuesday. 3.30 p.m. 23-Tuesday. a.m. 21—Wed. 6 p.m. 21—W«i., 8 a.m. n wea^op. 25-Thursday, 9 a.m. M-Fridayjp.m. 10 a.m. 29-Monday, 7 a.m. 29-Monday, 11.30 a.m. Weather and other circumstances permitting. All freights payabloj.otoro^li^gg^^oodß. Managing Director. -OvW C2TEAM T0 THE SOUTH SEA ISLANDS. Tho now s.b. JANET NICO I. L, 782 tona register, Capt. Hutton Master (under contract to the Now Zealand Government), will leave Auckland on SATURDAY, tho 20th June (and ovory Becond month) for Tonga, Vavau- Samoa and Tahiti. Good accommodation for Paßßo°?er^ pfi ...i. r( , For freight or paaaage, and all particulars, apply to DONALD AND EDENBOROUGH, No. 30, Queon-Btreet. i-»w l rnHE S.S. NEPTUNE JiD^V X will leavo Helensvillo -TOJHHKii^Xovery FRIDAY, ifier arrival yEfflu«lX=^of first Train, for Batley, Pahi. jjjfatMLMlSil Matakohe, and Point Curtis, ..j wl n leave Point Curtis at high water on S?ery SATURDAY MORNING for Helensvllle direct, carrying paßßongers^nd M^ KQO THE NEW ZEAI AND GOVERNMENT LIFE INSURANCE ASSOCIATION. DiKEOTons: Tho Hon. Sir Julius Vogai, K.C.M.G., Colonial Treasurer (Chairman) W S Itoid Kh'j., Sulicitor-Gonoral J V 'G fvin Esr Secretary te *io Treasury rt. C. iSrton. Esq Public •irustce J !i^ l^e^ul%'q lVfcLa hnd ntan Jd Pb o mmU i9 ion G V?Aiw, Esq., MerchaiM, 4.P. H. D. Bell, Ksq., Bamstor G. Fishor. Esq.. M.H.U.. J-r. Goo. S. Graham, Ejq.,J.P nublUj the combined advantage? of "mutual asbukancf^vith^wkst AND INVIOLABLE STATE GUARANTEE. its Annual Income esoeedß .. - MMm It offers tho moat Liberal Conditions extant, of ci wn at the premium charged An lM2Sowhom for £i,OO0 l ccjSu alent to AN IMMEDIATE BONUS OF £200. In addition U, Fuin^artloipatioi. in Profits. Poat ofiioea in th« Colony. IucKIK. Heart O/iluo, Wellington, 7th April, 1885.



W. L E V s- BOOK BINDER. PAPER RULER, ACCOUNT BOOK MANUFACTURER, WYNDIIAM-STRKKT, MERCHANTS' ACCOUNT BOOKS. Inauraneo and Mining Rrigietor Books Specially Ruled and Bound. llualc, Magazines, Public Libraries, nnd Bunday School Books Well BounC. BAKERS' SPECIAL RULED DAY BOOKS, Bibles, l'rayor and Hymn Books lto-bound. BAND AND CHOIR MUSIC BOOKS HULffiD. / S R 0 IT~~N~D L I M E. GROUND LIME, FOR SALE, SOUTH GATE'S MAHURANGI lIYnKAULIC GROUND ROCHE LIMK. In any quantity, for Concrete Paths, Floors, . Cellars, &c. Next to stono flagging In tlti lvallcd for durability and hard aotting quulil ies. For- tanks and other wet work, it ia a first-class material. KEA NE, SOLE AGENT,' CUSTOMS-STREET. (M H E S~T S O F DItAWE It S. Very Handßoino Cheats of Drawers, In Rich Vottlcd Kauri and other Beautiful Forest Timbora, all at very Reasonable prices for Cash. AH the timber used ia First Quality, they are niado by lirat-clnsa workmen, and havo alwaysgiron grout satisfaction. \V. NORRIK, Manukacturkh, Top of Shortlrmi-atn-ot. QUEEN'S HEAD HOTEL, ' UI'PER QUEEN-STREET. I I'no above Flotol having uiulo'-gano Bovoral important internal alterations, the now proprio- ; tor, GKORUIC DENNIS (formerly provldore for IliU Wnikato M.S. Co.), hope?, by strict personal | management, to make tho Hotel second to none In tho city for tho comfort nnd accoiiiodntlon i.f travellers and boarder*. Tbe Hotel ia handy for'buses and trains to all parts of the city ; baa boon ryfiirbishwtl throughout; and tho liquors h ivo boon cartiully sel»cted, and none but tho liest will be supplied. GCORGK DENNIS. Proprietor. riIHE PUBLIC TRUST OFFICE OF X NEW ZEALAND. Tho Public Truuteo may bo nominated Executor undor tho Will of a Testator, or . Trustee under a Murrlago or other settlement. No charge ia made upon the depoßit f»r safo custody of any Will by which Uio Public Trustee is appointed Executor. Present Trustees, Executors, or Administra tors may, if approved, relievo thomsolvos of future responsibility by transferring trusts to t>io Public Trustee. Honeo. TrUßtooa residing i.i England, America, and 01.-owhero, holding mono) a for tho benelH of persons who have tmiwrated to New Zealand, may not only relievo oheuiHolvcaol responsibility, but, as the rate of Interest obtainable in Now Zeulund oxoeedd tho English rate, will greatly augment the income : oC tho beneficiaries by bo doing. Tho Suite : gives an absoluto guarantee against loss of : funds by tho fraud or dishonesty of its officers. ' Tho Public Trusioo holda largo sums of monoy : for investment on real security at current rat«a of interest. Applications for advance on first mortgage will bo recoivod at tho various agen cies, whoro all further particulars may be ob lain°d- R. C. HAMERTON, ; Puhlir* Trustee Tnoa. MaCFFARLAnk, Esq., Agent atAuck unit. n D W A P. D T3 A It S 0 N S, BREAD MANUFACTURER I By lilACniNKnv, S V M U N P S ■ S T It E E T. M o L A It E W, ■ COAL & FIREWOOD DEALER. At Yard, Karangahapo Road, or Bhlp's Side. Posta and Kails. Houmj Blocks, and shingles on Sale OTOB A T H to ROTira public hot, cold, and SHOWER BATHS, Victokia-STKKKT I'.ASI. Charße-ONK.SHILhINO Open al wee t diiyi from A a.m. to 9 p.m., und .-IIM)A\ MORN INGS from G till 11) a.m. The Bath-rooms am ill private, and supplied with every conven ient* Turkish towels, flesh and hair brushes, combs. respirators, soaps, &<■.. beleU Bath- S^SaleitSetS^^ Sixpence. Plwuo note the addrcaa- V i ctoiia- Auckland. N.B.—llarher in at.temlanna. \\7 rTK~N~O"C X BROTHERS; Manufacturers of tho Celebrated Extraot of Soap, Disinfectant Powdors, First Prize Yellow, Bluo Mottled, Double Crown. Economic, and Household, Carbolic, and other Medicinal and Toilet Soaps.mado from tho puroat of Tallows, &Offlceß-DURHAMSTRKET, Auckland. N.8.-Caah Purnhaaora of Tallow, woo Sheopaltlna, and Bone* rnURKISH BATHS, J- UPPER QUEENSTREET, Noar tho Queen's Hotol. This well-ventilated eotablishmeDt la Open Daily from 9 a.m. to 0 p.m., and on Thursdays and Saturdays from 3 a.m. to 9 p.m. These Bitha aro highly recommended by tno m B at Ch as fortloiKS on Tuesdays and Thurs. days from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., i ndor ohargo of an experienced Beo rotary. QUPERIOR CORRUGATED TANKS, J. L. KEAN Has for Sale a number of tho above, with tops ready for uso; price, 35a, at hii Stop,,Wo lesley- Btreet East (next door to Crowther s Htables). Largo quantities of Spouting. Ridging, and Down Pipes always in stock. Verandah Iron curved at tho nhortest notice. Country orders will al ways receivo his prompt attention, lieott yqahors always on hand. ILLIAMT H O M A S, Corner of Lorno and Vlctoria-ntroots, MONUMENTAL MA^TaND GENERAL ARCHITECTURAL SCULPTOR AND CARVKR. Inscriptions Accurato and Beautiful. Monumonts, Toir.ba. Headstones, and ovcry dOHorlptlon o( Stone Work at tho Lowoat poa slblo i'rieea for Town and Country. miIAAIEB CAUL'-.AGE AND DRA* X FAC*. RY. JAMES MACRIiI, Proprietor, VICTORIA-STREET EAST, AUCKLAND. Repairs of every description In Wood and Iron neatly executed on the shortest notice. SwSylo^&SS^ar^gn.ntitvrf Lamp* N.R-Country Orders punctually attended to. Telephone No. 808. r^ EOR G E H. EABT ON, NEWMARKET HOTEL, NEWMARKET. y /rJ!noB. Jc HarbuttJ / MANUFACTURER 0» CORN BROOMS, "igffi" imiK|KAPAT}m™. TKLKPHONB N0...Z32. ' If ££ n« [f nOBSON-STBEET J \\ VISIT 5k II CASH AND DEFERRED PAYMENT TAILORS, DRAPERS, AND HABIT-MAKERS, HOUSON-STKEEI, Wo respectfully invite attention to our Large Btock of fcoVEVTIES 7or tho present Season. Oar Great Variety and Choice of the Boat Fabrics with the Skill and Talent we now em ploy, and tho great success of our effiirts to pro duce Superior Uamients, Pcrfeot in Fit, and Unexcelled In Cut »nd Stylo, gives ue every confidence in respectfully Boliciting tho favour of a visit All Tweeds tioroua;lily shrunk before being wado up, and Fit and Workmanship Guaranteed. Tho Deferred Payment System hns been found to bo a great boon, by enabling those with limited incomes) to procure neceesansfl in the uaolcst possible way. ALL GOODS AK^ MARKED IN PLAIN rußh Customers received 5 per cent. Discount (one shilling in the pound storting) ou HI parcel of 20. and upwards. ; AINSPBCTION INVITED.



"JY/TUSICAL INSTRUMENT WARE HOUSE, &0., 88, VICTORIA-STREET Auckland. T. E. CARTER, IMPORTER OF MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS TEACHER OF MUSIO. PIANO, VIOLIN, CORNET, ETC. tbrmb and tkßtimoniai.r post frkb ok Application. All Kinds f Musical Instruments Tuned tND Repaired. ICTUUE FRAME MANUFACTORY AND MUSICAL INTRUMKNT DEPOT 88, VICTOHIA-BTBEUT, AUOKLIND. ANYONE CUTTING OUT THIS COUPON, And takinp; it with ONE SHILLING to MR T. E. CARTERS, Will bo Rlvon ono of HI3 BEAUTIFUL NKW PACKETS OF RELIEFS (OR CUT-OUT SCRAPS), Worth Fivo Shillings. Post Froo to any part of Now Zealand on rcoolp o(_Kourtoon PonnyJHampSj grousbTo "genera l DECORATIVE ESTABLISHMENT. IS. WYNDHAM-STRBBT, 15, NOTIOK OFRKMOVAL. J. Henderson, In thanking Ida numoroua cllonta and tho publlo aonorally tor their past liboral favours, lina much pleasure In Informing them that he haa Removed to more Kxtonslvo Premlaoa (two doors abovo old shop), where he trusta to merit a continuance of" their patronairo, J. HENDERSON, WYNDHAM-BTRKKT. U. T3ICHMOND HOUSE, XV PONSONBY ROAD, AUCKLAND, W. COCHRAN, Sun., FAMILY BUTCHER. A. and Gr. Price, KNGINKERS, BQILKRMAKER3, IRON AND HRASS FOUNDERS, AND GENERAL MACHINISTS, THAMES, Have for sole tho following Machinery t— 1 Portable Engine, by llornsby & Co., 8 h.p. 1 Horizontal Engine, double cylindor, lOia. diameter. 21in. stroke 1 Horizontal Kngine, lflln. by 18in. stroke 1 Launch Engine, IJin. by 6in. stroke 1 Multitubmlar Doilor. 17ft. long bysft. diameter 1 Cornish Boilor, 2O.'t. long by lift diameter I Cornish lioiler, 18ft, long by sft. diameter 1 Corniah Boiler. 17ft. long by JfL Gin. diameter , 1 CorniHh Hoiler, 15ft. long by oft. diameter 1 1 Cornish Boilor, 15ft. long by Ift. Gin. diameter 1 Vortical ISoilor, Field tubios, 7ft. x 311.41 n.; new A quantity of second-hand Quarti-oiushlng Plant. Entlin ntcs suppllod for all olasaeß of Engineering Work.—Makers of Sawmill and Quarts orushlng Machinery, Turbine Wheels, Uydraullo Machinery, Timber Jacks, and Pateut S&foty Catohos for Wkrebouse and other Lift Case* rjpiiiE~umoN steam saw mould ING, SASH AND DOOR COMPANY (LIMITED), DEALERS IN TIMBER, DOORS, SASHES AND TURNERY, Supplies from Buah Milla by direct dollvery at any Public Wharf In Auokland :— BUILDING MATERIAL IN EVERY FORM, incldmnu MOULDINGS. Ownor of tho Tairua Saw-mills, WHICH PRODUCE THE BEST JOINERS' TIMBER IN THE MARKttT, IMPORTANT TO BUILDERS, CONTRAC TORS, CABINETMAKERS and JOINERS. A Specially Soloctcd Stock of JOINERS1 TIMBER From tho Tairua Mill, thoroughly aoaaoned and ready for working up. is always kept in Stock at MECHANICS' BAY YARD, and can be secured In lots to suit Cuatomors' requiromonta. MECHANICS' BAY TIMBER YARD AND FACTORY. TIMBER, OOORB, SASHKS, TURNERY, FRETWORK, and GENERAL JOINERY Tho Company contlnuos to supply, in lota to suit purchasers, material as abovo. Stocks in all Dopartmcnta aro largo, woll aaaorted, and thoroughly seasoned, and Favourable quotations will bo gWon to thoso about to build. Prico Listß and all information on application at HEAD OFFICE, MECHANICS' BAY. JOB LOTS. Special inducements to buyers of Timber suit able for Outbuildings. BIRKENHEAD AND NORTHCOTK, The Company's Branch Yard in this district, In connection with tho buninoßS of Messrs Fie wellyn Bros.. Blrkenhond Wharf, contains Largo Stocks of Timber (Rough and DrcnßOd), Mould jigs Doors and Sashes for immediate delivery at TOWN PRICES. BUTCHER AND CO., FORT-ST. AND QUKEN-BT WHARF, STEVEDORES, RECEIVING AND FORWARDING AGENTS. WOOL STORED AND DUMPKD KOB SHIPMENT. BALLAST BUPPLIKD. CHARLES HESKETH.] [ALEX. AITKIIN. HESKETH AND AIT KEN are glad to Inform thnlr Customora and the Public generally that having sold the wholo of their last year's Stock of Clovers, etc., thoy are in a position to Oifer an Entirely Now Stock arriving per direct steamer Aornngi, from Lon don, anil per Mail Steamer from Francisco, ns under, all current scuaun's growth, consisting of "WHITK CLOVER (Trofolium rcpons) RKD CLOVER (T'ofnUiiin pntens) ALSYKE CLOVER (Trefolium hybrida) COWGRASS (I'refolium perenne) SCARLET CLOVER (Trofolium inearnatum) TREFOIL (Mcdicngo supulina) LUCERNE (Medioago sntiva) ALFALFA ffltodlooßo Chillana) TIMOTHY (Phlcum Prateuis) CRESTED DOGSTAIL (Cynosurua eristalus) MKADOW FOXTAII/ (Alopocurua prctousis SHEKI'S FEBCUK (Fos-tuca ovina) WOOD MEADOW GRASS (Poancmoralis) PRAIKIF, (nronms Scluuedcri) DOOB GRASS KA.T-TAIL, (Sporoboluß clonßatUß) RYE-GRASS (Soleuni pnrrcne semporvirona COCKSPOOT (Diiotylis glonmrata) PURPLE and GRKISN TOP ABERDEEN TURNIPS DEVONSHIRE GREY STONK, WHITE STONE, AND OLOBE TURNIPS SWEDE TURNIPS They arc also Agents for tho Bonedust aa Manufactured by the Auckland Manuro Com pany, Sydney Boncihistt nnd'Flour, Mineral and Bono Phosphates, Potato and Giviss Manures, Peruvian Guano, Niliato of Soda, and other Artificial Manures; Oats.Maize.Barley. Bcunn. Pease; Coarse, Fine, and Rock Salt, Cobra, and Linseed Cako; Now Zealand Flax and Tow. etc. They aro also appointed Agonta for tho Puro Indian Tea imported direct hy Captain Herold Irora hla brothor'a garden at Dargeeling. X>APHRHA N G I N G B, W. PHILLIPPS & SON HAVB RECEIVED, XX LATE ARRIVALS 185—P ACK A Q E S-186 OONI'AININS 85.000 ROLLS OF PAPERHANGINQS, CONBIBTINO OF NKW PATTERNS Tor Drawing, Dining, Bedrooms, Hall mi Bt&lrcase, suitable for the Mansion or Cottage. BEAUTIFUL DESIGNS, AND BEST VAJ.UIC EVER OFFKRKD tti PAPJiRHANOLSGS. 91(3 -PACKAGES—9IS BOBIMB AND HESSIANS PLATE AND BIIEBT GLASS, WHITB MAD, OILS, TURPS, VARNISHES, AND ALL TRADE SUNDRIES!. W. rH.ILLIPPB & SON, 66 AMD 97, Qrmnu.iuut«H,



Laud and Estate Agents. ' n XT osM° ND- LAND AND MONETARY AGENT, 116, QuiEKN-srrucET (Adjoining B. Tonka and Uo.'s). TBLEPHONffi-No. 185. BANKERS: NATIONAL BANK OF NEW ZEALAND. MORTGAGES AND LOANS NEGOTIATED HKNTd AND INTKRICSTS COLLECT HID MDNKY INVESTED ON KIKST-ULASS SKCURITIKS, WI'I'IIOUT CIIARGIO ESTATES MANAOIOD FOR AmIiNTKICS VALUATIONS AND ARBITRATIONS UNDERTAKEN ' NATIVK LAND AFFAIRS SPECIALLY UNDERSTOOD HOUHKM TO LKT, ANI> PHOI'EKTIKS FOIt SALE PLAOlcn on sif Lists Fiikk ok CiiAuait EVKKY DKSUltll'TlOiN OK I.ANDKU I'HOI'ICHTY limxiiiT on Sold to Oiidkk La'ihik Kvjms to Lend on Fihst-claps Bkouhitv Aoknt Fdii National Fntß and Makine In -BUKANCK COMI'ANY OV NEW ZEALAND, AND THK New Zkaland Acuijjknt Insukancb Company, :pi o it a a l c. SIIORTLAND-STREKT.-Allotmont 30 foot x 110 feet, with doublo frontal. Price, SIM per foot. Kasy torina would bo arranged for building KIiHOTT-STRKET.-LnrifO Allotmout, S7 foist x 112 feot. Owner would advaneo part monoy t-i build. Kxceilont alt.i for a warehouse. GREY STREET.—Allotment, 33 x UC. Price, £10 por foot. WYNDIIAM-STRKKT.- Allotmout, 21 x 50. Price. £H5 por foot SYMONDS-STREK.T. — 5 roomofl House and Allotment, 'Si x 110. Prico. feiCO. SURRHiY HILLS.-li roomed liwolMnfr Houso, Huilt in Klrat-clusa Style, with every Con venlunce. Allotment, 10 x 132. Piioo. «;12(i. A KOH HILL.—3 roomed House with Workshop ■00 x 15, Htables, &c, on Lui'KO Allotment. Suitable for nianufiic ory, &c A Rreat bar goinat£3lO. MOUNT' RUSKILL ROAD.—Two Splendid Level AllotmentH, oach 5J x 118. Price, i"i 15a per fool. Good Business Site. AVON DALE.—IJ aeios clone to Railway Sta tion ; K'rand sito for a roßiileuoe. Cheap for /:325.-Now 3 roomed Cottn«e at Mount Roaklll, on allotment 76ft. by 115 ft. £i20.-Coinfortablo I roomed Houao in Learning ton Road, Moun', Eden. Allotment, 31 x 00. £'200. -J-roomed HouaoiitEllerslio. £170.-4-roomed Houao on allotment 33 by 105, nt Arch Mill. £.'00.—5-roornod Houao at Klnjrslund. £-.'55-G-roomcd Hnuso, on Allotment 33 x 170, at Mount Roskill. C'/SO-J-roomed Houto on Allotment 33 x 101, at North Shore. £,Ho— l-ruoaiod Houso at Onohuniru. All the above Proportiea may bo arrangod to bo boiiKht on very easy terms. rPO BE JJir. COMFORTABLE- PEVEN-ROOMKD HOUSH in Viiliry I loud, Mount Mon ; l"i l>»r week FIVE-ROOMKD HOUBK in Vallry Road, Mount Kden ; 12s fid per week. LAUUK WELL-SI I'UATKD STOIUC near tho Wharf; good accommodation ; to be let or loosed for any term required. BAKERY. To an Industrious, Bteady nan, with a omal apitul, 1 can oiFer a really i ort liisiness. Tho >akory is flttod with overj i quiiciucnt for tho rado. '1 ho business done aL tho prcponl tinie.ia lar^o ono, but could be incroased by an oner foMc man. Any fur lie* information may bo ob- Uinod at my ofllccs. FARMS. I have rfovcral Fains of everr description and in all parts of the district on my lists, for aalo on easy terms. n LA I) STONE gSTAI X, All tho unsold portlomi of this lino nnd most conveniently situated .-elate to bo Hold at Fifteen "hillings per foot and upwards. All allotments Gfift. frontajjo with Rood depih. Tornis, ono fourthcash, balnrci ntOprr cent. Plans and evory information to bo obtained (it ti. olllco of the undersigned. CHARLES H. OSMOND W" ~ " ~T/ M L T° ' ®rr • JLJ» JJX LAND AND KSTATK AG' P, Coombks's Aroadk, Qdeen-;- but, Bankbtih—National Bank nt New /.caland. Tolophono Exchan ß ,- No. 100. Rcnta and Intoroat Co) looted In town and oountry. Monoy Invoatcd for Capitalists on flrat-olaas BOOtiritlOß without charge. Mortgages and Loans nogotlatod. Partnershipß arranged. Katatea Managed for Absontoea and others. Tonants guaranteed to landlorda. nouses To Lot and Preportios For Bale or Lease placed on my Books Free of ClmrßO. Innurtuicoß efroctod at Lowest Itetca, and Confidential Agencies undertaken. BUILDING ALLOTMENTS FOR SALE. (UTY—A Grand Froohold, altuato in Custom* Btroet West, near the junction of Vlctorla-st. A doublo frontago; an excollont alto for fao tory. Only £750, and cany terms. CHEAP ALLOTMENTS. Susn-x-Btreot, near to Upper Pltt-Btreot, £3 per foot. VICTORIA AVKNUK-Grand Corner, also Good Allotments, £3 per foot. KINGSLAND-Cheap Allotment, only PSS. MOUNT EDKN, main road—Good Buslncas Stand, HI. VIEW UOAD-il3l>jrfoot. VICTORIA AVENUE, Mount IMon—Excellont Villa Hlto. A3. VIAHINK PARADK. Ponsonby—<!3 per foot.. KING-BTRKKT—2oa por foot. ALLOTMENT—Nolaonstreot, 22 x 105, «8 per foot. WELLINGTON-ST.—Allotment, £8 per foot. PONSONBY ROAD—fill por foot. KINQSLAND, inaln road—Allotment, H3 per foot. MOUNT ROSKlLL—Allotment on main road. very ohoap, at 65e. KARANGAHAPE ROAD—A Grand Site for Bußinosa, £60 por foot PROSPKCT-STREET, Mount Roaklll - 32b Od per foot. OUSK3 FOR SALE. No £210—Homo street, 4 rooms, acullory, etc. 655 £2flO-Conimercial Road, 4 rooma. scul.. otc, 5080 £290-Clarencc-street, 1 rooms and scullery. 701 £300—Stanloy-st., 5 rooms eaoh (2 Cottages) 56(1 £310—Vie. Park. N. 8., 5 rooms, grand view 682 £350—Commercial Ro/id, C rooma. scul., otc 5081 C3so—Mount Albert, 7 rooms, well, otc. 530 C3so—SussoK-strcet, 1 rooniß, acullory, oto. 551 /j;)i;O_Mt. Albort, 6 rooms, blinds,grates,otc. 701 £380—Prospect-Btreet, 0 rootna, onthouso SIB £500—Mt. Roskill. 0 roomn, all conveniences 578 £180—Vie Avonuo, 0 rootna, acullory, etc. 552 £520—Wynyard Road, 9 rooms, hath. otc. 520 £600_])(iy. 3 troct, 7 rooniF), gas, water 6011 £(520—Mt. Kden ltd., 7 rim. allconvenioncoa 52!) £630—Kdnn Vale lid., fi rooms, concrete tank s*f £<iCO~Si mondi-.'troi I, 7 rooniH, kitchen, etc. 51)0 £600-Nowiou Rd., 7 rooms, waah-hoiuio, &c. 7l(i am - Miinukaiißd.,'Jrooms.wiioh-li.iuse.<cc. 7>o £Soo—Manukuu Road, 3 rooms, suulo, &c. 709 TO BE LEASED for a Torm, Gontlo niim's welliippoinicd Modorn Roßidnnoo, with nearly an aoro oC grmnul. ulablj, eimch houso, eto.-W. L. Mltoliell, Land Agent, Queon-streot • rYMONDS-STREET — Gentleman's Family Rosldo' co;9rooinH,voranrtnhs,and balconies; commanding extensive view of tho Domain and tho North Head, and surrounding Islandß. This property la now oflVrod for Bain nt a very low price, subject to a leaso of about 9C years. Everything attaching to tho houso and grounds is in excellent order, and tho position is exceptionally good. NORTHCOTK— A Grand Business Site, CO by 170, in tho main road near to tho wharf offered at an exceptionally low prico to oli'ect an immediate disposal. TAKAPUNA—9! Acres, o-stilecdid Investment, in tho main road ;£0 por aero torma cnay. £325—Eight; ourua, known as Gronn Hill, Oruawharb Block; JO acrea in grast:: all fenced with barbed wiron. 607 A STORE ON A MAIN ROAD, doing an ex tensive Grocery, Drapery, and Ironmongery Uusinoßa; largo double-fronted Shop, with 10-roomod Dwelling, and over au Aero of Lrfmd ; throe chains rroutago to tho road. ITor Freehold. £.'!SO. Stock lit valuation. MANUREWA—Te/i minutes1 walk from tho railway station; 200 acres, with ten-roomed Houflo. stable piggerios and outhouses. 20 aeren puriri and mixed bn.-li, m acrcnin grnas, and a runniUK utronm through tho property. £7oor acre. (102 AVONDALK—I2J Acres, mostly cleurod. sacres ploughed, Cottigc, fov/lhouso, and shed, with in a milo of railway station. Prico, £30 per nern. or in Lots to Btiit purchasers. _V\ ACHES, within eaay distance of Auckland, tho greater portion in grasa, and nil forxeri. ("ii-and norlh-eiiat a.spcct, woll-shel'.ereil, hav ing over a thous-incl shelter nr.d ornamental trues" and iwveriil fruit treee. Good l-roomcd Cottago with lean-to, largo roonin, iron roof. Good well aud never failing spring of water. A raro opportunity for amall capitalists, tho prico being only £435. FIVE POUNDS PER ACRE-S3 Acres, within 10 milod of Auckland, all fenced, throo goo< gr.iSH paddocks, containing 30 acres: orchun planted in appio and poach trees: 4-roomed house: dairy, stable, cowshed. Tlioro ia also a large qutmiiry of ti treo firewood alongside a tidal oreek, navigable for boats up to 20 tona. MOUNT ALBERT — A woll-ilnishcd G-Roomed Residence, bay window, verandah, kitchen bath, fitted with every convdnienco, Including olectric bells; grounds, 1 Aero in extent, tastefully laid out: stable (2-Blall) coach-house, cowshed, fcr. Pricn. SSIM siifl A~™ i i i v r~~x v, EX DOIHC PIANOS, by Mignon, Hauko, Rapoldl, and Aachorberg -ENGLISH HARMONIUMS, from £10 CHOICE VIOLINS AND VIOLONCELLOS chosen especially for J.H by an Eminent English Violinist STRINGS and FITTINGS EARDLEY'S PITf.II PIPES, embracing tho whole Chromatic Sonle. Invaluable to Choirmasters Tunars, &c. ROTH Elt lIA MS CELEBRATED LEVER WATCHES, In Gold and Silver ERHARDT'S LEVER WATCHES, with Chain and Fnaeo to ensure accuracy of Timo-kooping. ,J. HOWDKN, QUKUK-STKKKJ I



INDUSTRIAL AND PROVIDENT PERMANENT BUILDING, LAND, AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY OF AUCKLAND. LIBERAL ADVANCES mado on approved Freehold or Leasehold Proportieß for periods not exceeding TEN Y.ffiARS. Small Margin only required. SCALE OF REPAYMENT REDUCED. Rcp^^tend-P^Wcek^^gj & s. (i. a b. a. 1 year .. .. 2 0 0 104 0 0 3 joara .. .. 014 7 118 15 0 a yeara .. .. 010 0 131 0 0 7 yiara .. .. 0 711 Ml 9 7 10 yeara .. .. 0 0 3 1 162 16 3 And otbor Periods to suit Borrowers. FINES NOT ENFORCED in cases of Sickness or Want of Employmout. BORROWERS SHARK IN PROFITS. PAUT OR WHOLE OF THE ADVANCE MAY BE REPAID AT ANY TIMK. INTEREST CEA3JCS ON THE PORTION REPAID. COKNER OF QUTON-STREET AND VULCAN LANE. AUCKLAND. JOHN BANCROFT. Manager. MONEY LENT ON PROMISSORY NOTES, HOUSES, FURNITURE, &c. BILLS DISCOUNTED DAILY. MORTGAGES NEGOTIATED. JOHN W. HARDIE, Land, Commibbion, and Kstate Agent. High-street, Auckland. MONEY to Lend nt low rate of intorost on froahold securities.—Apply Richard sou and Jackson. 81, Queen-street, and Durham- Htreet. \Vodt. _ MONEY TO LEND, in largo or email sums, at U'uul rates of inlorest CONNKI.Ii & COjPER, Solicitors, Vulcan Lano. 5!&1>1?"lU' fiso ur,wardo.-ApplyWm. 8. Oooiirano, Ooohrano'e Auction Mart, IBS, Uurcen- Ktreoi. MONEY TOTl END, cv Mortgage, oil Flrat-class Froohold Boouritiefl, W. COLEMAN, Solloltor. National Insurance Bnllfllngg. MONEY TO LEND, la budm of £26 and upwards, at qurrent ratoa of In tores* Apply IS HKTSH OUPUANT, Saltcltor, Hlgh-Btropt. MONEY TO LEND, at 8 roodoroto rate of iuteteat.—Applf to JACKSON & RUSaKLI^ aolldtora. ahortland-atreev ONBY XO LEND at current ratios oi Intoront.—Lninhloy and Jaokoon, Qnoen ttwtf.t, T ONDON MORTGAGE,'LOAN, AND IJ DISCOUNT BANK. 50, SHORTLAND-STREET, Aocklanb (OI'POSITK A. Cl.Altlt & HONB' WARKnODBR), ffi^KDVA^S^RSS £10 TO £1,000. Upon poreonul, freehold, and leasehold soonrl-vT. ropayable by Weekly, Monthly, or Quarterly Instalments, at Lowest Current Rates. Advances made on Furniture without removal, and all clannea of Merchandise. LOANBGKANTEnuroNL;iTEl JoLiciKS, Legacies, ANU iNTEItfWTH UNKKR WILI.S. HILLS DISCOUNTED AT CURRENT RATES. I/3ANS UPON Deposit ok I.i;"~db. Kupaymeni DV KAKY INHT. ~,k " ,:t H. FOHMSUIM& All communications and inUsrvluwa held strictly conliilential. Bank of England Notes Changed. XTEVV ZEALAND MORTGAGE, LOAN, i> AND DISCOUNT BANK, HlOn-BTKKKT (Next to Atkin'a Printing Offlce), GRANTS LOANS OF £5 TO £1,000, PERSONAL SECURITY, FREEHOLD AND LEASEHOLD SECURITY, FIRST AND BECOND MORTGAGE, ANY AVAILABLE SECURITY, REPAYABLE IN WEEKLY OR MONTHLY INSTALMENTS, Or In any way to suit tho Borrower. Loans on Furnituro without removal; alao on all kinds of Mnrohnndiso. Loans may bo ropnid at tho rato of Sixponcu por wook in tho Pound. Billo Discounted at Current Bates. Bunk of Eneland Notes and Australian Bank Notc:s Houeht. All commuulcatidns utrictly conlldontial. NEW ZEALAND MORTGAGE, LOAN, AND DISCOUNT BANK, highstrket (Next to Atkins Puinting Office. UGK.LAND PERMANENT 00- OPERATIVE BUIIJJING ft INVEST MBNT BOCIICTY, OSTfIOW I 117, QUBBN-BTBBKI LOANS Krantod upon approved Bocuritios of freehold or Leasehold Proportloo In sums of 620 to fifl.OOO prlnnlpal and Interoat bolnß ropay nble. in laatalinontn at tho following IiKDUoa for rapayiai'.r.t of onch ai'iO borrowed i— Repßymentaeiteud-,, v , k 'Total AmpnnJ ln«ovrr J or vf we, j}, O p a v ß bl(), a n. &. a> 1 yew - _ J 0 0 iOS 0 i! 8 yoaro -. - I 0 1!) IDS S 8 3 roan _ . H '• 113 15 0 i yoaro - - 11 0 iai 8 6 B yoai-9 _ .. 3 0 IKS 18 9 8 years _ 7 1 147 18 8 10 yoarn .... RE IEI 18 5 And In tho samo proportion for sin&llor or larger lor.KB, JJKPOSITa.—The Sooloty rooolvea Monoy on Dopoelt i—Repayable at 7 days' notloe, 5 per oont. por annum | repayable In 8 months, B per nonk. nor annum. JOHN nATOKR Rnnrnturr. ftf" OTICH O V REMOVAL fTHS VICTORIAN LOAN AND DISCOUNT AOUMGV HAVE KBMOVKD TO OFKIGEB KBXT UOOK XO MR P. OUPUANT, BoMOiiim, HIGHSTREKT. pOKE, OOKB. OOKB. THK AUCKLAND GAS COMPANY LTD.) Invlto Otdors for GAS COKE. Dollvorod within 1 mile of the Works, for Cash; longer dlstancoa at proportionate ratOß :— Samplo Sacks of throo buahols _ la 6d Five Sacks .. .. - - - 6s 3d Snokp, or one ton _ 22s The Company a COKE la made from tho bojn Groyuiouth Coula; ia superior to that mado from Newcastlo coals, being free from stont and clinker in a remarkable dogreo, gives a RELIABLE FIRE, CLEARER & HOTTER THAN COAL, LIGHTS READILY, and MAKES NO SMOKE. GOOD FIRE IN 10 MINUTEfI. OFFICE] FORT-STRKIETi WKB. COICK. OOKB. aUIOK'S BTAbLHS, ALHKRT-STREET. I.iR F. QUICK bega to roturn his Slncurn J'hMkn for tho Liberal Patronage recoivod while carrying on tho Buaineaß known aa "Quick's Livery and Bn.it Stabloe," Albert street, and truat* thnt MESSRS JAMBS DIG NAN & CO., tho Kontlrmon to whom ho has relinquished tho samo, will be accorded Support In an equally liberal manner. Patrons can rely upon boiiiß treated civilly arid fairly by ols buo •: >»!?■)«, undor whose proprietary he tools uur." the hostelry vrlll bnoome the favourite ot Auck J. J. OISNAK] IT. FI.ILEYI [P. LUNDON MESSRS JAMES DIQNAN & CO. havinr. pnrohased Mr F.Qulok's Businosa. hope to merit the patronage so renerously buotowed on thelT !at» and popular predecessor. For Hire—Kan oom Cab?, Open *nd Close Carriaijes, Buselea oj overy description, YrmrßOnettea, Breaks anil Omnibuses, Ladles' pnd Gentlemen's Saddle Hovsasi, Privs>o Carr'\ t ;03 with Livery, Hearsoe md Mourninn Co»co«s. Ordera by Post, Tele ftraph, or Tolephuf, (No. 124) receive careful attention. The Stiblna unsurpassed accommodation for Jo'.-'ev, to. Ni«hl attend tnoo. (JharKM mcdeiate.



Lectures. YOUNG HENS' CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION. Rooma: Corner of Wellesley and Albert-Btreota* WINTBR COURSE OF LECTURES. Juno 20: Entertainment. July 10: " The Dark Continent"—Roy. C. Wor boya. July 21: " Rolica of Unwritten History "—Josiah Martin, Ebq., F.G.S. August 7: " Self-Culture "—Roy. R. Bavin. August 21: " Tho Times and Writings of the Patriarch Job"—F. IJ. Fenton, Esq. September 1: " The Roman Empire: Ita Rise and Fall "—Profesaor T. G. Tucker, B.A. Soptomber 18: " Some of tho Leaa Known Ballad Music of Bcotltud"—Rev. T. MoKonzio Fraeer. Soptcmbor 25: Entertainment — Herr Car Scbmttt. October 16: "Tho Living Beinga of tho Air"— Profesaor A. P. W. Thomaa, M.A., F.L.S. Commencing each evening at half-post seven. Seats reserved for ticket-holders till twenty minutes paßt coven. Tickets for tho course, to admit bearer arid lady, 5a ; to admit bearer only, 3a 6d; Binglo lectures, la. May be obtained from tho Bookaellera, from any Member of Com mittee, or at the Rooma. THOMAS HUDDLE, 1 „ = A. KNIGHT JHon.HBCB. W. BRAKENRIG, Gen. Sec. Board aud Residence. BOARD AND RESIDENCE—Vacancy' for threu Gentlemen, doublo and single rooma, 10 minutes' walk from Post-ofllce.— Gratton lioußf, opji£Bi_to_Chqral Hall. BOARD AND RESIDENCB.—A com fortablo Homo for Young Men can be wull reoommended.—Apply Morley's General Store, Melroße. North Shore. BELGR&VI"; HOUSE, Lower Symonds atroct (nearly opposite Choral Hall, and fuoing Government Grounds).—Mbs It. Powell (late jo Belgravo House. Invercargill) has opened tho above-mentioned residonco as a Superior Boarding-house Tho building is ot concreto, standa on tho healthiest and most fashionable part of the city, commands an excellent view, and is within 10 minulea'walk of railway and wharves, and 5 minutes from centre of city. Tho sittingrooma and bedrooms (d oublo and single) are large and well ventilated. Plunge and shower baths, piano, and all modorn conveniercea. Tho table will bo particularly well cared for. Boardcra and visitors may rely on ovory comfort and attention. /Governor browne hotel, \JT HOBSONSTREET. Board and Lodging 20s per Week Singloßoom 25a por Week Sporting. ADAM B E D E IS NOW FORMING HIS ANNUAL SERIES OF COMPANIES ON THE MELBOURNE CUP, 1885, To be Run First Week in November. iOOO Membera at I To bo Divided OS 10a Each ! Follows. FIRST HORSre ~ £>00 SKCONI) lIOItaE 200 THIRD HORSE 100 OTHER STARTERS (DIVIDKD) .. SDJ NON-STARTERS (DIVIDED).. .. 700 Total £2000 It is particularly requested that early applica tion for Sharea will be mado, as each list will be drawn as roon as filled, in tho proßenco of the Press and a Committee of Sub icrlbora. Results will bo forwarded to Subscribers immediately aftor drawing, and tho noxt list proceeded Any' Subscriber drawing a horso in nnylist will be'allowed, if ho eodeßircs it, toinvcat in tho following Hat any sum not exceeding Four Pounds wiihout remitting any further cash, this amount 10 i) 0 ultimately deducted from prize money.l m . NQW OPEN Application by lottor only, enclOßlßß two stamps, with oxchango on cbequea. or by monoy order, bank notes, or drafts. Registered lettora or toleKrama will not on any account bo ro coivod. rt bank notes aro sent, pleaao uao two envelopes, ono sealed and placod inside the other. P.O. ordes preferred when proourablo. It will groatly expedite business if an addressed envolopo is onclosed with opplication. Address— ADAM BEDS, Care of H. N. Abbott, Box No. 2. Po»t-offico. Auokland. NilE i'RE.MIKR arEKPLIiCUASE JL OF NEW ZEAL.AN . Will clobo 22nd June noxt. HAWKE'S BAY STEEPLECHASE MEETING. to nnn on the hawkb's bay t^4,UUU STKEPLKCHASK, To be run at Hastingij on June 25,1585. Eaoh Ticket has Seven Chances. H B. Sioeplecha=o. Cash Awards. istHorco .. .. £«00 latfi'.OO .. ..£IOO .'nd Hoiao .. .. 25(1 2at .V.I .. .. 100 Ird Hnrße .. .. 1?) 3 r.'. 25 .. .. 75 =itiirter«. £!5 ench 175 18 nt 20 .. „ 200 £12eh 125 lOat 10 „ .. 100 50 at 5 _ ..250 £1,175 £825 Each ticket haa ooven ohanoeß. Ono tiokot u»n «iv first prizo in tin; rneo avontand tix separate oath awards in all £7 0. Nptk. ._ Jacob Faithful, from tho BUnport hitherto accorded, him, is conlldent of tilling his Sweep S-houU! the number of appllcatlona Bxceod the above, tho Prizua will bo increased accordiiiKly pro ra a. Drawing under tho suporvielon of a Com inlttco ot town and eonutry sharuhuldora and reuroHontativop of the prons. Cheques out of Hawke's Bay must havo 1b added for exchange. P.O. Orders preferred. Cwo stamps for reply and rcßntt. Apply JACOB FAITHFUL, TICKETS, Care of N. Jacolio, 10s. Bn* '. I Jost-ofllce, Napiick. £30001 Al>A MANTUA. | £3000 ANNUAL CONSULTATION ON THK GRAND NATIONAL STEEPLECHASE, To bo run at Melbourne; on 18th July, 1885. Will Close on 10th July, 1885. SOOO-Mombora at 10a Each.—6ooo Hohsb. 112 Cash Awakdb. First £000 2at £100 .. ..£2OO Second .. .. 300 iat 50 .. .. 200 Third .. .. 200 Bnt 25 .. .. 200 Startors (divided, 10 at 20 .. .. 2CO about £10 each) 200 20 at 10 . .. 200 Non Btartcrs (dlv., 20 at 8 .. „ IS about CUi each) 300 18 at 6 .. ..210 £1000 £1100 Eaoh tiokot has oight ohancoa, and can obtain a prizo in onch of the eight drawings. Please Bond,, P.O. Ordora when convonlont, or Bank Notos. Country ohoquos must havo Is oxohango added, and marked correct by bank (do no enclose coin). Two stamps requisite for reply and rosult. Should thiß Consultation oxcecd 6000, all prizes will bo divided pro redo, »»■" In my Consultation on tho Chrietchurch Groat Autumn Handicap, the first horßO (Ru binn) wont to a Btution hand at Ida Valley Sta tion ; tho aecond horse (Captain Wcbator) wont to a farnior at Milton, Otago; tho third horse ChrlHtchnrch. N.B.—As usual, the namoa aud addresses of Srincipal prize-takers, also tho nantca and ad resscs of the gentlomou who form tho com mlttoe, will be forwarded to all tho lo'ding newspapers throughout Now Zealand. Addroos- ADA MANTUA, Care of Lyons and Han, Box 351. Post-ofllco, Duncdin. £3000. Apply early. £3000 MELBOURNE Cur WILL FOLLOW. QJALVAGE OTOCK SALVAGE STOCK, CATALOGUES, With Terms and Conditions, for tho SALVAGE STOCK or MESSRS OWEN AND GRAHAM, ARE NOW READY, AND GOODS OPEN FOR INSPECTION AT MR HOLDSHIP'S STORE, Custom-house Lane. JAMES BUTTLE R. MARI3 CLARK W. 11. ARJISTRONO :. ' V.:.. : f, ,W.T. J. BELL For the Insurance Companies Interested.



Tenders. TN BANKRUPTCY, IN THE ESTATE OF HUGH HART LUSK. VALUABLE CITY PKOPERTY. Tenders aro invitod up to noon on MONDAY. the 22nd inst., for the purchase of the Equity of Redemption in the Leasehold Primises now occupied by Mr H. H. LUBk and Mr John Buchanan (opposite tho Star Office in Shortland street). The Lease has elovon years to run at a gross rental of £50 per annum, and is subject to tho oxistinf; tenancy and to a mortgage of £200 at 8 per conr. per annum up to February, 1886. Tenders must be accompanied by a cheque marked good for 11 days for 25 per cent, of tha amount of tondcr. Full particulars at tho offloo of tho Assignoo in Bankruptcy. Tne lowest or any tender not necossarily accepted. JOHN LAWSON, Official ABeignee in Bankruptcy. Fort-street, Auckland, June 16,1885. POTTER rS^PATENT WOOL-SCOUR -ING MACHINE CO. OF NEW ZEA LAND (LIMITED). SALE BY TENDER. Tenders are invited up to SATURDAY, 27th June, for tho Hale of the Patent Rightß ovor New Zealand, Viotoria, New South Wales, Sooth Australia and Queensland, of tho Machino known as Pottor's Patent Wool-scouring Machine, Tenders will bo received, and all necessary information given by Mr John Milne, Colonial Bank Building. Queon-Btreet. "TIjCKLAND RACING CLUB. Tenders are invited for Moving Karth and Levelling. Tenders to closo on FRIDAY, tho lflth instant, at 2 o'clock p.m. Plans and epoci fiVatlons can be seen at the office, Durham street East. Wn, PERCIVAL, Secretary. TVTOUNT EDEN DOMAIN BOARD. Tenders will be received by tho undersigned until 10 a.m. of FRIDAY. 19th Juno, for Erect ing Gates and Forming Footpath on the south sklo of Mount Eden. H. ALLRIGHT, Shortland and O'Connell streets. rjno c; on, tractors. CONCRETE RESIDENCE, SYMONDS STREET. Tenders aro invited for above until i p.m. on FRIDAY, 19th inst. P. F. M. BURROWS, Architect, _ _ ■ A.M, P. Buildings. TEft DERS for the Erection of a School Building at Wiiakgaroa North will be received by the Education Wyndham s'reot, Auckland, until 2 p.m. on FRIDAY, 26th June, 1885. Plans and specification may bo seen at tho oflice of the Board, and on application to the Chairman of the Ruato District School Com mittee, Whangaroa North. TENDERS will bo received by the under signed till WEDNESDAY, June 24, for the Conveyance of 10,000 Manuka Hod Poles, 18ft l^ng, from Mahurangi to Naoier Wharf, early in July next.-J. D DAVId, Stab Offlco, Auckland. mo CARPENTERS. fenders will bo rooelved until noon SATUR DAY, 20th June, for Erection of Worhfhip, cor ner of Nelson and Bereaford-streets. .The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. R. MACK A.V FRIPP, Architect, 9, Mereantilo Chambers. mO BUILDERS. Tenders aro invited Until Noon of the 2nd July for the Erection of a Three-story Brick Cottage in Grey-streot W. A. DUGLBBY, Archileot. TO PAINTERS.—Tenders ore invited to Juno 20 for Painting Inside of Mount F-len Free Methodist School-room.—Key and Specifications at W. Colo's, Mount Eden, near School-room. mO BUILDERS. I am now prepared to execute Plate and Sheet Glass Glazing in any quantity at lowest rates. Quotations on application, A. H. MORRIS, Karangahapri Road. mo BUILDERS AND OTHERS. Land and Building Materials found on reason able terms. Apply to T. HOLDER, Architeot, Ovor " Herald " Office, Queen-street. For Sale. FOR SALE, in the heart of the city, a Corner Allotment. 81 x 51, with 2 Houses thereon.—J. F. Mosg and Co., Shortland-atreet. OR SALE, close to Mount Eden Rail way Station, two valuable Building Allot ments.—F. J. Musa and Co., Shortland-atreot FOR SALE, cheap, and on easy terms, Spring Cart Kxpresß, Horse, and Harness; prico, £30.—Apply J. Patterson, Coach Builder, Upper Qneen-stroet. FOR SALE, a now 4-roomed Cottage and Half Aero of Volcanio Land, planted with fruit trets, near To Papapu Station.—F. J. Moss and Co., Shortland-stroet. FOR SALE, the Eight-legged Calf, stuffed; also 1 Four-legged Fowl, aliva, with show banners tor each, complete.—Apply to"H.S.,' Pacific Hotel. FOR SALE, large new House, suitable for family or boarding-house; gas and water ; easy terms ; price low.—J. Clarke, Eden Vale Road. FO~R SALE (North Shore).—To be sold at once, n Good Allotment, 50ft frontage by a depth of nearly 160 ft., close to Victoria Wharf. Prioe, &2 12s per foot—Address Star Office. ,_ CIOR SALE, a small Fancy and Drapery I* Stook. with Lease of Premises, in tho best position in Hobson-Btreet This is a really grand ousiness stand, and only failing health compels tbe owner to retire—W. L. Mitchell, Coombes's Arcade, Queen-street. OR SALE or To Let, a Bakery in a rising township, doing a good trade; present owner leaving through oiroumstancea that he can explain.—Apply to John Lamb, 35, Qnoon-atreet. Til O R LEASE, CENTRAL PREMISES QUKEN-STREET, At prosent ocoupiod by the Standard Insurance Co. Apply to D. M. DINGWALL, At B. Tonks and Co.'B. OR POSITIVE SALE.—6OO Acres Good hand, with water frontage, only 10 miles from Queen-st-root Wharf, and will bo sold cheap.—Apply to John Soppet, Hputo and Uind Agent. No. 8. Uiionn-ntroot. Oj 1' E C I A L NOTICE. io FOR SALE, sovor.i of tho best Building Sites in or rear Auckland, Situated in GlauV«ono and Clevoland lioada, Purnoll. Those lots wil bo Bold on any reasonable Torniß, and money will bo advanced for Building if required. Apply to- P, COMISKEY, Sliortland-Btroet. I nOR SALE, first-class Matamata Pressed X? Clover Hay.—Thornton. Smith, fc Firth. FOR SALE, a Good Staunch Spring Cart Horse (16 hands). Works In single or doublo harness,—Apply Thames Carriage and Dray Factory, Victoria-stroot East yn o R sale, THREE ALLOTMENTS. THE PICK OF HON. JAS. WILLIAMSON'S MOUNT HOBSON BSTATK. Splendid Viow and Easy Termß. Apply to S. JACKSON, Junb.. Quoon-stroet, Auckland. Tjl OR S A L B, ■^ At LOWEST Market Rates i Rosin, Pitch, and Tar Ksrosene, Paint, and OHvo Oils Champion's, Scott's, and Storer'a Genuine Whim Lead, in wood Jliwiz Metal and Nails Largo Stock of Canvas, various brand* Wire Rope, from 4J inch to } Inch - Bolt Ropo, Hemp, and Manilla Rope, all allies I'atont Windlass (wood), Frills, and Palll Anchors, from 16 owt, to 10 lbs. Chains, from i Inch to 1 Inch, Colza and Fish Oil. 9. H. MoKBNZJJS, MBX-sramn. THE NEW ZEALAND FROZENJME AT AND STORAGE COMPANY beg to notifj to their Customers that they havo sold theii Retail Business to Mr John Fishor, who wil carry on tho same ahcr the 2 )th instant, IN reference to tho above, I beg to state that I Bhnll continue to carry on tho above buainets after the 20th inßtant, at tho cornor of Queen and Darby Btroets and by strict attention to my oustomors I hope to give every satisfao tion, and to retain tho large measuro of public support which has hitherto been accorded. FIBHER & CO.



Amusements A BBOTT'S OPERA HOUSE. Managers Messrs MaoMahon and Leltoh. By spooial arrangement with Messrs William son, Garner, and Musgrove, The Granaost Drama ot Modorn Times, fTIHE QJILVER TZ'ING. THE MOST REMARKABLE DRAMATIC SUCCESS EVER ACHIEVED. tST EVERY EVKNING. *ffiJ MR GEORGE LEITCH, AND THE SILVER KING COMPANY, A HOUSE OVERFLOWING AGAIN LAST NIGHT to Witness this Superb Produouon. Note.—Curtain rises eaoh evening at a quar tor to 8 o'clock sharp. Final Tableau atll. Prices ot Admißsion-4s, 2a 6il. and la. Box Offlco at Lennox's. Purchase Day TloKoto at Abbott's Hotol, to avoid tho crush. Notice.—Children in arms notadmlttod. Outstanding Tickets available any ovoning. J. W. DODGE, Bnsinoss Manager. \ BBOTT'S OPERA HOUSE. NOTICE. Messrs MaoMabon & Loitch will pay a liberal Reward for tho convictioa o£ tho Mischievous Defacer ol their costly Pictorial Printing of " Tho Silver King." ROGRA M Si E OP THE GRAND MILITARY CONCERT To be given (as tho First of the Winter Enter tainnionte) in st. Matthew's school-room TO-NIGHT (Thursday). Under the Speoial Patronage of Colonel Lyon. Commandant or the District, and of Captain Isaacs and tho Offlcera and Morabers of the Corps of City Guards. The Garrison Band, under Bandmaster Morris, kindly give their assistance. Military Concffrto (Fantasia), " Battle of Tel-el- Kebir"..Garrison Band Part Song, "England" British National Song, "The Bay of Biscay ..Mr Garland « Irißh Melody, "The Last Roso of Summer .. Miss M. Halstead -~.*-__ , „ Scena, "The Charge of tho Light Brigade".. Mr Charters , „ _. Pianoforte Duet (Galop), "Sans Soucl"..The Mtsf 08 Hooper English Ballad, "Home, Sweet Home" Mrs Tobbs Song, "The White Squall"..Mr Josoph Hanno Aria, " The Soldier's Toar ". .Miss Hulmo Song, "The Old Brigade"..Mr Cairns National Song and Chorus, "The Red, White, and Blue ". .Mlsb Tapper Auld Lang Syne. Interval Scotoh Selection, "Robert Burns "..Garrison Band Part Song, "Gallant Hearts" _ Monody, "The Death of Nelson"..Mr Garland A ustralasian Air. " Cooey ".. Mi <a A. Davis Old Song, "Gallantsof England". .Mr Worrall Welsh Par^ Song, "March o£ the Men of Pianoforte Solo, "Irish Diamonds" _..Mre Hitchcock _ Song, " The Union Jack of Old England Me Massey Ballßd, '• The Queen's Letter"..Miss Tapper Song, "The Old Flag"..Mr White Patriotic Air and Chorus, " Rule Britannia .... ' Mr Worrall God Savje the Queen. Doors opon at 7.30; commence at 8. ONE SHILLING. Families-12 Tickets, 10s; 25, £1, Children under 12, Half-price. iHT JULY 2, Professor Tucker's Lecture on "Diversities of Physique and Language in the European Races.' t>rofessor f. a. brookes. art7"union, By permission ot Colonial Secretary, NOW TAKING PLACE. IS-SPLENDID tPJZES.—is TICKETS, 10s EACH. Only 250 Tickets. Over 50 Already Sold. STUDIO-Ovkr Goodsok's London Arcade. DANCING, DEPORTMENT, CALISTHENICS, BONNE TENUE XT MAINTIEN. MONS. PAUL BIBRON (Be Pabis). Select Classes at Masonio Hall. Prinoeß-street: Adult, Wednesdays, 7.30 p.m.; Juvenile, Satur days 3 p.m.; Special Ladies' Claes, Thursdays, 10 a.m. Classes available at Mrs Law's, Remu era; Mrs Clayton's, Parnell; Miss Bates's, North Shore; Mra Glover's, Symondsstreet; Mrs Palmer's, Carllon Road; Mrs Gilos's, Mount Albert; Misa Hill's, Ponsonby; St. Mary's Con vent, Poasonby. Non Pupil* can join by apply ing to the Principal; term beginning at date of Specialties — Now Waltz, New Mazurka, French Cotillions. PRIVATE LESSONS DAILY. Circulars at Upton's and Eady's; or apply at Residence, 75, Hobson-street, between Victoria and Wellesley-Btreets. A" RT UNION OF OIL AND WATER COLOUR PAINTINGS, By E. A. Giffokd (Gold Modalist, Royal Acaddcmy. < (Under Special Permission from Colonial Secretary.) EIGHT PRIZES Consisting of Six Watercolonr and Two 011 ---paintlngß. First Prize—" View of Auckland, from Mount The collection view at J. Leech's Rooms, ShorUand-street. -v. Tickets, 10s each, may be obtained from Messrs Leech, R. C. Carr, Upton, Lennox, Hoff.1 man, Chamtaloup and Cooper. Educational. JH. EDMONDS, Teacher of Singing • and Voice Production, Burleißh-street, i doors from St. Sepulchre's Church. Particu lars at Eady's. IVT R F. B. WOOD HA M, [VI Tkaoher of the PIANOFORTE AND HARMONIUM. Address: Care ot Mr A. Eady, Auckland Music Warehouse Quoen-street. Public Notices. JAMES STEWART, ASTLEY HUNTER, M. Inst. C.E. Asso. M. Inst. C.B. HTEWAET AND TTUNTER, CIVIL ENGINEERS, ARCHITECTS, AND AUTHORISED SURVEYORS, SHORTLAND-STItKBT, AUCKLAND. qPECIAL NOTICE. For tho convenience of Customers resident In Upper Symonds-Btreot and Mount Edea District, we have arranged a BRANCH OFFICE (With Telephone connection), at CRUDGE AND NORNTON'B, WINSTONE'S BUILDINGS, UPPE BYMONDS-STREET, Whoro orders lert for FUEL, CARTING, HORSK-FEKD, Ice Will receive prompt attention. Noto.—A largo Covered Spring WaggCD and Spring Carts for Removal of Furnituro. W. & G. WIN STONE, CUSTOMS-STREET EAST. AUCKLAND W. P. F. M. BURROWS, ARCHITECT AND HUILDING SURVEYOIt, Over Goodson's. Apckt^nd. DUBLIC NOTICE^ I havo this day appointed Fuantz Kummkr Esq., my Agent for Auckland and District. JAMttS T. FALLON. Auckland, May 20,1885. "VT O W "DUBLISHED, "THE HISTORY OF THE MAORIS" (From tho year 1820 to tho Signing of tha Treaty of Waitangi in 1810), By T. W. GUDGEON, Author of " Tho Reminiscences of tho War in New Zealand." PRICE .. TEN SHILLINGS \ • On Sale at all Booksblleks, "