The Auckland Evening Star.

VOL. XXVL-No. 5,495

AUCKLAND, N.Z., SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 1885

PRICE: ONE PENNY.

Monthly /Summary Per P.M.&B* Otty of Sydney



Stalpvinsi — "" TTMOIV STEAMSHIP ae^y"* 1J COMPANY OV NEW ,I,S^*l VkALAND (LIMITED}. I ' TIMK TABLE.-MAIU-H. »>*. On arrival of mail __ I _-_ VSO2Z- —sr^'uuHi WELLINGTON. «^m!wN f"ASjVfe CIIALMKRH TsAN' iU * 1 •I'l.'uri ' I-1, noon — .—■ — —yoTTlnnjNicY. £^ —FoinaJssKLK ; ?H^--^rrselmokod~nn(l alonKstdo TWO Cargo J 1?:' H (ivertlßcd time of departure. B°U%n b(Tlckea nmst be taken at the Com- Office (Auckland Branch), corner of &»«! CnstomP-Btroots : __ . —O 1"^ N T hxw H «&^4Jb Undor contract with the New <jJgg5K5S»»^ south Wales Government for gS«Ko^^Llf| ffifX OARCU (at Btoamor's option), SUEZ From Sydney. From Melb-urnq S April U April 17 iSSft-- M PayU 25 Mayk ltfa>lAna' ortnlghtly thoreaftor. ta^toded bi Mnelntt out Frionds and ffinSSby »te-paymont of tho passago-money "aPBCULRKTURN TICKETS, available for Sliretousd at the foUowing rates 1- P SSu BMKKD THROUOri"to LON- COMPANY OK TO NEW m^LAND (LIMITED),. Agents Ui New Zciuaafi. -V- OTBAiI TO LONDON. £*^~WP STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, FOB LONDON DIRECT (Via Colembo). Leave Leave Bteamor. Sydney. Melbourne. • —r— ' 1885. I IM Rn ,,JL Mar. 6 March 13 KZ™:::l m^m iiawhai Pmnv .. April 3 April 9 fc::;::::::: AprinoAprim Aodthencetarward every alternate week. Pissragera and cargo booked to London, Mar rellles. iW. India, China, and Japan tt moderate rates. , . EerimTiotots toned both to first and second clMsvmeiigera at especially low rates Cheap reserved accommodation can be obtained in tnis Company1! vends. Passewet! booking at Auckland secure ipKlslaivaatnga, Kot all pmUoita apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO.. M,Oneea<lw»tA»nklai'.d. Agonta^ f " jiTOKXHEKN STEAM JW?"^ IX SHIP CO. (UMITED). (f:^X\? \ TIMK Tabus.—March. I'lC'vS (Weather and other Clrouin- P""*"%iS etancos Permitting). • I FROM QUEEN-STREET l| WHARF, ta (BKKKBT, CHEAPEST, AND EASIEST ROUTE. taiteti con avoid the tedious and rough iralmd Jonrnoy by taking passage In the Srtsm Steamship Company's new and fast camera (Jlansman and Wellington, wnloh bra Auckland alternately every Monday and ' Hindi?, at 7 p.m.. arriving at Tauranga at 8 Wook on tho following morning, when a Coaoh late mail oontraot leaves immediately after tMklut lor the Hot Lakes, passing through ti Vesey Stewart Settlement, arriving at Ottemntn at two p.m. name day. fORTAURANOA AND BAY OF PLENTY PORTS. imiMß. I DATB PIT BAILINO. | fftßlngton I Monday, 2, 7 p.m. Wellington | Thursday, 5, 7 p.m. Connect* at Tauranga for Opotikl taglas and Bay of Plenty Ports every __• Taeaday. , teRCMRLhWHAWOAHOA. AND MoNBQyPI. tteman 1 Monday, 2, 7 p.m. : ImGemt Barriek. Trtphbna, Pout Fitz kot, asp whangaparafaita. gjielg I Every Saturday, 8 a.m. WU WuiNBiHKl, WHANOARBI HICADB, AND MASBAPAI. Mttgregor I Kvery Tuesday, 8 p.m. l 0» weansabei. whanßahki headß, and _ Pahua Bay. Mimregoi I Every Friday, 6 p.m. FobMihopryßayandTairua. Hi I Kvery Monday and Thursday, 7 I P.m. fOB WIUHOARBI AND WHANQARKI HEADS (toying yaawngerß and cargo for Waipu). A coach meets tns steamer on arrival to oon- WrpaMcngerßtoWalpa. ______ Fsom Whanqakki to Auckland ' (From Railway Wharf.) Wellington I Saturday, 28,8 p.m. ~ ™cpiror I Monday, 2,5 p.m. Wellington | Wednesday, i, 0 p^m^ «,. _, FROM MANUKAU. gBWAITARA AND NKW PLYMOUTH. jigyleand Gairloch, as por advertiaementß. I___ FOX HOKIANHA. jßteamer fortnightly (as per advertisement)^ &W mnrt be booked and alongside the ™elby4p.m. prompt. None will bo received ■MftkathoOT. rwaite Tickets mnat be taken at tho Com- WfiCfflce, 67, Quoen-streot. Auckland. WJURBION TICKETS. — During the .JJra of January and February samo will be JW « Reduced Katos, available for Return :«JB«t of March. 1885. its Wellington of Clansman for Waiwora BJJ.Mtniday, at 2 p.m.. returning evory i}™ar,?a.m. RAULAN AND KAWHIA.— ft The bB. ARGYLK will leave Onehunga J.™ 1 »a above (weather and other oircum- KHM ponnitthig) on MONDAY, March S-tt three a.m.—Northern Steamship Co. !g_M). Auoklajd: or. A. Barnes. Onehunga. A4^f QTEAM TO THAMES, JmSSug. SJ Connecting with River #«^i_!Btoamera for BTIRLING rWOBTH,OHINII!MUKI,WAI- -IBMiT« fRKAURt WAIHL TE fAPTft. MORRIN3V&LK, mkSg^k^ GRANT AND _l»rm n . TIMK TABLK KNTERPRISB No. % AKD ANNK MILBANK. <^. FROM AUCKLAND. ' * I Botoma- I Enter- I Anne i>-^l hana. I prise. I Milbank. g BMlp.ni.' 1 _ 1 _ SVItS: ',llp^ I 1 jAHiSS: 12p-i- ! 1 -■-— t'ROM THAMES: Kftoma. I Enter- I Anno fir—J—SSi--—! „ Prise. I MUbank. ■^-IlMOwu 111 p.m. Stwk aWjplnif, C»rryln_. at *^~— ako. FRASKR. Agent i&e&r S8- vivid. : RIVERHEAD, AND WADK. January. Monday Auckland. From Rlverhead. I fe^T " °"l!?'&iP.tti. 8 a.m. ■ Wiinisy - Ba:%&4p.m. 8 a.m. 1 ~ All ■„ "■,"'• 8 a.m. &ip.m, I L Fnrw ,^'Vireelß Prepaid. I W<llKfr m lm From Wade. I To*%d<ae. ' Thßr B'.o, 9.30 a.m. I ""7 -?lS£S_g__gHAM. Agent (j jB&eC T| IHE B.S. NEPTUNE ■ ,w»tit, «eot, carrjing paesengers ana ~_Lk |!i' J- &A, McLEQD,



S>rriHE NEW ZEA §-~jff" —J\ LAND SHIPPING COM {..if <£.?7a i rr- , "\\ PANY'S ROYAL MAIL '' '"■ Jn 11 LINE OF STEAMERS '■;' -5 ''L- ~A'i (under Contract with tho """^ 111 New Zealand Government) Will bo despatched with Itor Majesty's Malls as under for LONDON, Via Rio do Janeiro and Madeira :— Steamers. Tons-nurture Dato' RIMUTAKA» 1,750 Lyttolton March 14 KUAPBVIU __..,_ I,UK) _ April 9 IvAIKOUKA... -1,751) _ May 7 Tonqakiro 1,163 „ Juno i AOHANcn ■■■■■[ I,lK{ .. July 3 -J*l! Anil Uiuncoforwiint"every fonrtU Thuroday. The abovo aro all nowstearnors, built specially tor the trade, and commanded by men of great axperionco. Tho lonßth of the passage by the Company's itejimcra averages under 10 days. Passage money: Saloon, from 60 guineas upwards; Becond cabin, 10 guineaa; Btoorago, from 18 guineas. For froight'or passage apply to THE HEAD OFFICES, CHMSTCHURCH, Or to tho Branches and Agents of tho Company throughout tho Colony. j^r^^TCHAWT^SAVILL AND j^^^^^ ALBION COMPANY r (Limited). MONTHLY LINH OF FAST STEAMERS BETWEEN ALL THK PORTS OF NEW ZEALAND AND LONDON. TAINT I (now), 0,250 tons reg., 3nooi.h.p. ARAWA (new), 5.^60 tons reit., 3.500 Lh.p. COPTIC .. 4.3C7 tons reg., 3.000 i.h.p. lONIC.. .. 1,753 tons reg., 3.000 i.h.p. DORIC. .. i, 741 tons reg., 3,000 i.h.p. The two first-named steamers aro built specially for the sorvico by Mbssi-j Donny Bros., on tho Clyde, and aro lltted with all tho latest improvements. The others previously belonged to tho famous White SUn Line, and are already favourably known in the New Zealand trade. Tho s.a DORIC leaves WKMiINGTON for LONDON DIRECT on tho 22nd March. All information to bo obtained from tho BRenta. L. D. NATHAN & CO., A. HEATHER, CRUICKSHANK fc CO. dk .'L*z: Q UNJ)AY bxcuksion. JB^^^Pxifam MARCH 1, 9.30. y&mMkszS&r per steamo 7 maori, Up tlio River to Parcmorcmo Creek and Fish ing Ground. Clood Awning and Seats. FARE. '2s 6i>; CmtDWW, la. *r__ "]^EW~ZEALAND SEIP j^^^^P^PINQ COMPANY'S LINE OF MAIL STEAMERS. NOTICE TO SHIPPERS. Tho rates of freight on wool by steamor have been reduced to Jd and Jd por pound (for greasy and scoured respectively), with 10 per cent, primage. THE NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING CO. (LIMITED). ■ffi^fe?" >^» Sl WAIT AX I, #|pM^tf||^4l3 tens register 120 h.p., wIU **mS*S2S!S-* bo despatched to WBANGARHI. WIIANGARKI HEADS, MANGAWAI, AND PARUA BAY, as follows:— f ' time table for march. From Auckland: Every Tuesday and Friday, 8 p.m. From Whangarki : Monday, 2nd, 9.30 a,m. 'lhursdav, oth, 10 a.m. Saturday. 7th. 12 noon Thursday, 12th, 5.45 p.m. Monday, 16th, 5.45 p.m. Thursday, 19th, 10 am. Monday, 23rd, 13 noon Thursday, 2fith. 4 p.m. Monday, 30th, 5.15 p.m. Cargo rccoived at Kamo Coal Depot, Railway Wharf, until i p.m. A COACH meets the Steamer at Marsdon Point, and runs to Waipu. Cahcio. — For Waipu and Marsden Point Frhight must bo Prepaid, and for Whangarel Heads, Mangapai, and Parua Bay PAYABI.n ON Delivery. All deliveries will be mado on the wharf or other usual landing place atrisk of Consignee Tho Office will bo open for issue of Passenger TicKeta until five minutes boforo advertised timo of leaving. KAMO COLLIERY COMPANY (LIMITED), Agents. Office--Ua, Qneen-at. opposite Firth's Mill. Jw'mdk W HUNGA STKAM «^§®|^ NAVIGATION CO. (LIIHTHDt. TIMK TABLE.-&8. MANUKAU. Leave Onohnnga 1 T/nave Walnkn I MAncn, 1885. S—Monday. 7 a,m. 2—Monday, 11.30 a.m, I—Wed.. 8 a.m. 4—Wed., 12.30 p.m. 5-Thuniday, 8.30 a.m. s—Thursday, 1 p.m. B—Friday(forMannkan _ Headß), 8 a.m. 7—Saturday, 10 a.m. 7—Saturday, 2.30 p.m. 9-Monday, 11.30 a.m. 9—Monday, i p.m. ]o—Tuesday, Ip.m. — ll_Wod., 2 p.m. 11—Wed., 8 a.m. — 12—Thursday, 7 a.m, 13—Friday, i p.m. — — U—Saturday. 0 a.m. 16—Monday, 0 a.m. 16—Monday, 10.30 a.m. 18—Wed.. 7 a.m- 18—Wed., 11.30 a»m. 19—Thursday, 7.30 a.m. 19—Thurs.. 12 noon 20—Friday(forManukan _ Heads), 8 a.m. 21—Saturday, 9 a.m. 21—Saturday. 1.30 p.m. 23—Monday, 10.30 a.m. 23-Monday, 3 pm. 25-Wed., 13.30 p.m. 25-Wednosday, 6 p.m. 26—Thursday. 3 p.m. — 27-Friday, i p.m. 27-Friday. 7.30 a.m. — 28—Saturday. 9 a.m. 30—Monday, C a.m. 30-Monday, 10.30 a.m. Weather and other olrcumstancos permitting, AU freights payable boforo delivery ofgooda. Managing Director. A^flr"^ Si COROMANDELI SCOTT, MASTER. ■ITMK TABLE. Leaveti Anotlr.ad 1 Loavea Coromanaell March. March. Monday, 2,12 noon — — Tuesday, 3,12 noon Wednesday, 1,12 noon — — Thursday, 5,13 noon Friday, G, 2 p.m. — _ Saturday, 7,12 noon Woatiier and elbor olronmstanoeß permuting. Not responsible In thlpping, carrying, or dla iaeriginiKUvestook. No cargo received without shipping note, and within half an hour of advertised Mine of de- D&rtnro, UlPweelamui.bogr^aon^o^^^ OSHERVILLE GARDENS, ST. HKLIERS BAY. TEA AND REFRESHMENTS CAN BE SWINGS IN THE ORCHARD. Arrangements can bo mado for Sehoola and Pjivato Parties. ~ _. ~ Furnished Apartments for Scasido Visitors. Bottrd OPtlOna'- C. F. EADDY, Proprietor. KS. LEDGER. GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, nUNTER-STREET, WBLLINQTOJf. fiOKE. COKE. COKE. THE AUCKLAND GAS COMPANY LTD.) Invite Orders for GAS COKE. DeMvered within 1 mile of the Works, for Cash; longer distances at proportionate rates:— Sumple Sacks of three bushels .. Is 6d Five Sacks «• « Kloven Sacks, or half ton .. .. Us Ba Twonty-two Sacks, or ono ton .. 22s The Company s COKE is made fromtho best Grovmouth Coals; s superior to that maao from Newcastle coals, being free from stone and clinker in a remarkable degree, gives a RELIABLE FIRE, CLEARER & HOTTER THAN COAL. LIGHTS READILY, and MAKES NO SMOKE. GOOD FIRE IN 10 MTNUTES. OFFICE.: FORT-STREBJT. 60KB. COKE, COKB. I



Business Notices. /GORDON HOUSE (LATE DAMPIKIt'S). WAKEFI ELD-STREET. 11. Gordon bcßfl to inform tho publio that ho luis oponod the :ibove promises with a well and carefully selected slock of General Drapery, Millinery, Hoaiory, Jfcc, imported direct, (hat will be offered at inices which will merit a Blmro of your patronage. For t;ood value inspect tliia stock. KQUAI.I.KD 11Y FKW, KXCKIJ.KD BY NoNtt. New Kooda to arrive ex Doric, now duo. -]*/!- R Z L. WHIG HT, SURGEON DENTIST, Will bo prepared to recoivo Patibntb at his Premiaos, T«P OF SHORTLAND-STBKKT, On and after MONDAY, 2nd FEBRUARY. Hours of Attondanco-9 urn. till 5 p.m. DX. WRIGHT boga to intimate that, for the oonvonlenco of his patienta, ho will attend daily for Consultation, from 12 till o'clock, at the abovo address^ M" MURCHIE, Tailor, who loaves • for Encland on tho sth March, roquosts that all aooounta agalnßt him be sent in, and that aH outstanding accounts owing bo paid on or before the 23rd inst, *T N D E R S O N, HOUSE, SHIP, SIGN. AND GENKKAL DECORATIVE PAINTER, NO. 8. W V MDHAM-BTREBT. ■pi A" R N E L L. Q.REAT QLEAHINQ QUT gALE OF DRAPERY, CLOTHING, MILLINERY, AND FANCY GOODS. In conaoquenco of Partnership arraiißeniente, our STOCK MUST BE SOLD AT ONCE. All Goods marked in Plain Figures, aad Sold for Caßh Only. Sale will Commonnoon SATURDAY NEXT, 21st INST. J Jg R O W N, MANUKAU ROAD, PARNELL. RS COKSTON begs to inform tho Ladies of Auckland and Suburbs that she is selling oft' her Summer stock ot English Millinery and General Drapery at a Kreat re duction, to make room for tho autumn goods now just openiui? up. Come and sccuro tho barKains. A special lino in Children's Cos tumes. Underclothing, fee., at Mrs Corston's, Newinßton House. Millinery and Dressmaking Establishment, opposite Portland House. Hob son street. N.H.—Ostrich Fontiiers dyed tho prevailiiiK oolour-a beautiful cardinal. R W. A. DUOLEBY, M.R.1.8.A., ARCniTECT, &.O. Obticks! No. 7. Eichango Chambers, Qnoen- Blreot - TMPORTANT I'UBLIC NOTICE. REVOLUTION IN THE GROCERY BUSINESS. SAVE TEN PER CENT. BY BUYING AT THOMPSON'S, THOMPSON'S, FOOT OF GREY-STREET. The Question is—How can wo offer this Spodal Advantago? Well, we Buy for Cash, and wo Sell for Cash, and our Motto is Small Prollta and Largo Roturns. PURE BLENDED TEAS at Is Bd, 2s, 2a 4d, and 2« 8d por lb. THE BEST THE WORLD PRODUCES, 2a lOd per lb. 10 or 121b. PARCELS of tho abovo TEAS less 2d per lb. Reduction ORIGINAL 121b. BOXES, 15s, 17s od, 22s 6d, and 25a. EVERY ARTICLE IN TUB GROCERY BUSINESS IOWER THAN ANY OTHER HOUSE. TRY US, TRY US. OUR PRICES ARE THK LOWEST, AND QUALITY IS OUR LEADING FEATURE. Note thb Addbess— A. B. THOMPSON, FOOT OF GREY-STREET (three doora bolow Cook-Btreot). T3ETIRING FROM BUSINESS. A REAL CLEARING SALE. JNO SHAM. W. Eyre, VICTORIA-STREET, Who has now been in business for 21 years, Is about to retire, and will offer his STOCK AT LESS THAN COST, When he trusts his old Friends and tho Public of Auckland will embraco tho opportunity of securing some of ■ THE BARGAINS, For In fact the Goods will bo GIVEN AWAY. GIVEN AWAY. THE STOCK MUST BE CLEARED OUT IN A COUPLE OF WEEKS, To mako room for a tenant. A FEW QUOTATIONS OP PRICES will give an idea of tho IMMENSE REDUCTIONS CLARK'S 500 yd REELS, Is the doz; übubl prico, Is 6d DRESS BUTTONS, Is per gross; usual price 6s EXTRA SUPERIOR WHITE SOCKS, 6d por , pair; uaual price. Is MEN'S B.C. and WOOL SOCKS, from 3d per pair 1 380 yds RIBBONS that cost from 9d to Is 6d per yard, will be given away at 2d per yard A LOT OF BEST HOYLE'S PRINTS, cost 6d and Sd, will be sold at lid A NICE LOT OF LADIES' TRIMMED STRAW HATS, 6 at 15s, that wore 30s; 8 at 10b, that were 20s A LARGE QUANTITY OF UNTRIMMED HATS AND BONNETS, Newest Styles, at Gdeach. Milliner 3, Dressmakers. &c, will find this a rare opportunity of buying LACES, TRIMMINGS, LININGS, BUTTONS, &c, Sec., AT A MERELY NOMINAL COST. SALE NOW ON. AND WILL OONTTNI*! FDR TWO WEEKS,



I Money. MONEY TO LEND, In large or small BUlue, at usual niton Of intarost. CONNKLIi & COOI-EB, HoUcitcrn. Vulcan Lnfaß. 0N BT T~O L END on Freehold SocurlMoa.—A. Buchanan, Solicitor, St. M imgo Clmnibura (opposite Hank of NowZi'iilantl). MONEY TO LEND, on Mortonee, of Flrat-olnss Freehold Securities. W. COLKMAN. Solicitor, Niti.jpni'l lni"iiiini:u UnlMlngg. MONEY LENT ON PROMISSORY NOTES. HOUSES, FUItNITUHK. SCO. KILLS DISCOUNTED DAILY. MOlt TUA aX 8 N X OOTUTKD, JOHN W. riARDIB, LAND, COMMI.HSION, AND KfITATK AGENT, HIGII-aTUiiET, Auckland. ONBY tO LENoTin srnna of £25 and upwards, at qurrnnt. rates of Interest Apply to Pfltt'Kß 01.IPUANT. Solicitor, High-street. MONEY TO LEND, at a moderate rota of lntnroat.—Apply to JACKSON & RUSSKLL, Bolinltora. ShorUand-atreel. ONEY TO LEND at current rates of Interest.— Lalshley anil Jackuon, Quoon atroot TNDUSTRIAL juto PROVIDENT PER- A MANKN.T BUILDING-, LAND, AND IN VKBTMKNT SOOIKTY OF AUCKLAND, OOJBOT of UwooQ-swosS a.n£ Vulo&u Laaa. INVESTMENT bKPAItffMHHI. ThU Society 1 s now iRBUlng: Ordinary Invests Biuum carrying (all role Of lntarest and profit* Paid-up Inventing Sharonof /iSO eaoh, oanylof T par oont. interest (payable half-yearly) sal Mrtlolßating In profltu. DKPOaJT DEPARTMENT, InUroat allowed en doprnits for: 13 months ,_.__B per cent 8 months— ._G per cent. T days' notlcio-.. - 1 por conl, BORROWING DKPARTMKNT. The Booloty advonoea on Approvod FreehoM and Leasehold Property to the oxtant ot thre« fonrths of the value. Borroworß may pay QiT part or tho whole Of their niortKßKra -t any time. RoduoedTabloof Katos and any farther parti onlara required may be obtained at tho aoolouri Omottfc BKOKOII rRASKR. Managor. -VT OTICE OF REMOVAL. THB VICTORIAN LOAN AND DISCOUNT AGENCY HAVE REMOVED TO OFFICBS NEXT DOOR TO MR P. OLII'HANT, Soliottob, HIGH-STREET. UCKLAND PERMANENT CO OPKRATIVK BUILDING & INVEST MKNT SOCIKTY, OnriciKi 117, Queen-strkkt, LOANS granted upon approved ooourlties of Freehold or Lciisnhold Properties in tmins of £20 to BB 000, principal uiifl inr.oreat being repay able In instalments at the following KraumiD Ratks for ropaymont of each £100 borrowed :— Repaymentsoxtuna-|, , _ vy- ce l-- otrtl Anipunt Ing over Repayable. lyear '_ 2 0 0 101 0 0 » years „ ..I I« 10 IPS a 8 8 years. _ .. 11 7 US IS 0 i years - J MS M 6 8 B years _i )1 130 IS 9 8 yean. _ „ 7 1 M 713 9 _I0 yearn .. ..! d 3 '■'-' "'■ 3 And In the same proportion for smaller or larger loans. DEPOSITS — The Society receives Money tm Deposit:—Rcpayablo at 7 days' notice, 6 per oont. por annum; repayable in fi monthß, 6 per oe&t. per annum. JOHN BATfIKK. 3non>tary. LONDON MORTGAGE, LOAN, AND DISCOUNT BANK, 60, HHORTLAND-ST.HSET, AcoklaWß (Otpositb A. Ci.ark ft; Sons' Wamhousb), And Little ColUns-streui, Melbourne. I/DANS ARK ADVAI-iCKD FKOM £10 TO £1,000. Open per6onal,fre9iioid, »ud leasehold seonrllT, repayable by Wceklj, Monthly, or Quarterly Instalments, at Lowest Current Kates. Advanceß msde on Furniture without removal, and nil olaoses of Merchandise IxuNßGßANTznnpoNLirsiPoi.ioiisa.LKUonm, AND INTXILSBTS UXDKB WILLS. BILLS DIBCOUNTKD AT CUKRKNT RATKB. Loans mox Deposit ot Deeds. HkpayiowtJ B7 K^a* Instalmjcxsj. FORMS GRATIS. All oommcjilcntiond and InterrievnhelSitrlatty oonfldentlal. H»wtr o» Bwpr.AS'n Nfiraß (Ui >N-q«n. ONDON LOAN AND DISCOUNT COMPANY. HIGH-BTKKICT, NEXT TO ATKINS PRINTING OFFICE, £5 to £1,000. This Company fcranta Loans on PERSONA! SECURITY, FREEHOLD 4E4) LEASEHOLD SECITKITY, FIRST AN® SECOND MORTGAGES, or on any available security, repayable In WEEKLY OR MONTHLY INSTALMENTS, or In any way to Butt the Borrower, Loans may be repaid at tho rate of Slxponja per week in tho Pound, Bills Discounted at Current Rates. Bank of England Notoa and Australian Bank Notes lioußht. All communications atriotly cor Jldontlal. LONDON LOAN AND DISCOUNT CO., HIGH-STRRmT (Next to Atkin'r Pbintivo OFFroml. PICTURE FRAME MANUFACTORY AND HUriIOAL INSTRUMENT WAKB HOUSK, 88, VICTORIA-STRKET. Auckland (D doors abovo Albort-streot). C. E. GARTER, J c N., Practical Sion Whiter, GiiiCEis, and Em bosskh on Gr.Asa. Silk Banners Written in tho Latest Design. Grainor and Alar bier. . W~ "aTTn 6c k bbTthTrs, [Established 1802] SOAP AND CANULK MANUFACTURERS, COX'S CRKKK, AUCKLAND. Mnnufaoturcra of tho Celebrated Extract of Soap, Disinfectant Powders, First Prim Yellow, Blue Mottled, and Household, Carbolic, Toilot. and Medicinal Soaps, made from tho purost of Tallows, &c. Offices -DURHAM-STREET. Auckland. N.U. - Cash Pm-chaaerß of Tallow, Wool. Sheepskins, and Hides. fff fiT la ip! yji | HOBSON-SXEBBK Jl ' 11 So IS \% *Mra Sfff \*^ CASH AND DEFERRED PAYMBNI TAILORS, DR,iPItRS, MILLINERS, MANTLE AND HA-UT-MAKEK9, HOBSON-STBaiS. We respectfully Invite attention to oxn Largt Stock of NOVKLTIE3 for the present Season. Onr Groat • Variety and Choice of tho Boa Fabrics, with the Skill and Talent we now em ploy, and the great success of our efforts to pr* dace Superior Garments, Perfect hi Fit, and SJcexoellad in Cut and Style, gives us everj confidence In respectfully eoUcitlntt the favoui Df a visit. __^ Oil Tweeds th»rdn<?Mr shrunk. •"*""" . made np, and Fit and t5" , rorß nelng .. -ai&ntcod, i^l psferrad Payment System has bees ALL GOODS ARE MATHTttp in PLAIN O&sh CJustomera receive fi per cent. Dtasmnl One shilling in the pound sterling) on all nacoel) I SO) and upwards. INBPKOTJON INVITED, IJUVQABI PASS RSH 8008,



Land and Estate Agents. lr\ Tj^ QBMOND, *liAND AND*MONKTARY AGENT, 110, (JUHKN-KTKKKT (Adjoining B. Tonks and Co.'B), TELEPHONE NO. _. 18(1. BANKERS: NATIONAL BANK OF NEW ZEALAND. MORTGAGES AND LOANS NEGOTIATED KIWI'S AND INTKRESTIi COLLECTED MONKY INVKSTKII ON FIRST-CLASS KKCUHITIKS, WITAOUT UHARGH! KSTATiOS MANAdKI) KOU ABSKNTKKS VALUATIONS ANU ARBITRATIONS UNDERTAKEN NATIVK LAND AFFAIRS SPECIALLY UNDERSTOOD HODSK.S TO I,KT ANO PItOI'KUTIKH VOW SALK I'LACKI) (IN MY LIHTH FI{KK OF CIIAKGK KVKUY DBBCKIITION "V I.ANDKD i'KUI'KHTY Huuoiit aii Soi.n to Oudek LaKOH HIJMB TO LKND OX FlllßT-Cr.ASS Bkcubitv Ao knt foh National Fikk and Slaiiink IH: HUUANoii Company ok Nkw Zealand, anO tiik Nkw Zkaiond Accident Lnsubanch Company. QITY pB"OPBRTIXa STORES.—Several law ones In commanding positions: every information on application. AIAOTMKWT.SHORTIiAND-STRKKT-Large frontago and very deouj Bplondid business Bite. Sites of this doporfptlon (double front ago) aro very hard to obtain anywhere cloaa to Quuon-stroci. Tula Bite should at onoo com mand the attention of persons requiring a grand nositlon aj near the ''OBt-oflloo. PONSONBY,—To any pen a acquiring an in vestment for £7501 can conlidontly rocommond two pretty sovuu-rqonied Villas, built on froo hold allotments, bringing in a largo and nor inanont rot urn for tho outlay, as well as ha\fng a good proßpeclivo value. NftWTON, BYMUN,DB-STREKT SIDK-Very Comfortable Klsjht-rooraed House Oust the sort of houso there le so much Inquiry for at present), olose t« Queen-streot; gas and water; large allotment) nioo view, and Bheap t A7SO. A VERY PLHASANTLYSITUATED SIX KOOMKD 11OUSK, exclusive of bath-room, wash-houso, and convenient out-buildiugß; an oxcollont garden surrounds tho house, tho vlowh from whir!-, are oxtonßivo and iiluaalng; commodious Htntile and biiKgy-hotiHo. lt» nonvonltinco to towu niakes thiH proporty a most dt-Hirablo one. Terms: 30s a week ; a purchasing clause may bo obtained. BKVERAT, COMFORTABLE AND PLEA SANTLY-SITUATED HOUSES at low rente to good tenants. gUBUKBAN pROPKRT EB. MOUNT KDEN.—A Corner Allotmont, with 110 ft frontaKO to Stewart Btroet and 110 ft to Normanby Roed, witli a very conifortablo House oroctod thoroon, for salo on oasy terms. Price. .£:&(>. Tlio lan,d alone worth the inone>. iBSIIO.—Vn;KY UUMITUKTABIJt *-KOOMKD COTTAGE, convenient dtetance from town; Mount Kdon district i evory convenience, and nice aHotmont,: naay torms of payment. MOUNT ROSKILL.-In thlß favoured locality 1 liavo several very comfortable and woll-built Houses—three 4-roomod. Bix 5-roomod, two B rootnod—bt'sirics several others for Ralo on really good terms. To any person desirous of purchasing v houßO in a fast-rising suburb, this information should bo valuable. The far 6by 'bus Is only 3d. Full particulars will be iflvon on application. MOUNT ALBKRT.—A really oomfortablo home for industrious man; nlco lioubo and two large sections, all planted. Prico, £200, on doforred paymonts, or terms to suit. ONKHUNGA.-Ono of tho beßt Family Real dencea In tho district for Bale; well situated. Price low. SMALL FARM, J5 acres, the pick of tho Papa kura Diatrlot j plenty of watnr. Only £3 per acre. pLADSTONK TgBTATK. 108 PEP FOOT AND UPWARDS.-AII the Unsold Portions of that most convoniontly situated property known as tho Gladstone Ee.t as. Thla Kstato, Bituated so clobo to town, and from uny portion of which the views »re unsurpaißod, ia now Subdivided into Large Allotments. Those allotments aTO not 3S x 99, but have largu tronUv '<a unrl still larger dopth. Tlio prici'a aro ruoh/ilint almost any porBOD may obtain their o> it (rcn)iold at a nominal ooat. f'liould tnrnn b« any Inducement, tho owner ia prepared tn accopt n third cash, tho balanoo to remain for S or 5 years at (1 por cent, per annum. Tho lnduccmuintu v,-)uch this pro perty oilbra to any persona requiring a nico keisMonoo Slto or n Splendid Investment aro manifold. Funny boing ablo to purohase a Grand Allotment closo to town for 10s per foot. Soil somi-volcanio, viowa unrivalled; within 6 mtmitfis' wnlk of a railway Btatlon, trams to pass in the iinmediato vieinfty, "buses oonatantly; church and school convenient; gas and wiiter>nninn within lOO.foot of the pro perty ; post office and telephone within a little distance!; no cleiirlnt; required. Plans and ovory tnforiniillon msj- on obtained at the offlo« of thn ntidnrolo^'t"' -VT Z. INDUSTRIAL EXHIBITION, -^ • 1886. TO EXHIBITORS. Hrvo your SII 0 W CASES Made In Wbixinoton, and Ravo risk of break age, froiKht, &0., BY E. B. lIAUGHTON, F.XIIIBITION SHOW CASE MAKEK, JonKSTON-STBBKT, Wellington. Kstimattos and Plans nupplied. '*yr*H S ~"b"6"Y LU, MID W fFB", Bogs to inthnato to tho Ladies of AHcklitnd and country districts that she is prepared to receive patients during tlioir nocouehemont at her rosidonco, Furnlolptn Villa, Fernloigh-ctreol, Ponßonby. Ladles wishing to como to town from country districts would do well to avail thomsolvcß of this quiet retreat. Mrs B. hopes by civility aud Btrict attonlion to tho require ment of hor pationts toj morit a fair Bhare of patronugß. B CARBINES, •broker, house, land, estate, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, TUKI'LK CIIAMIIBRH. OPPOSITE "HKHALD" Ofkick. Qukkn-htkebt. O II N B A IN, COMMISSION AGENT AND FACTOB, City Chambers, Vulcan Lane. RENTS AND DEBTS COLLECTED. 171 VERY LADY HER OWN DRESS -J MAKER. MESDAMES TOWNE & BACON, FANCY WORK REPOSITORY, 255, QUEEN STREET, AUCKLAND. AGENTS FOR BUTTERICK'S CKLEBRATED LONDON AND NEW YORK CUT PAPER PATTERNS. All the Newest Styles by every mail. Fashion Books from a penny. Loasons givon in Cryßtoleum, Lustorine and Posnah Painting, Wax Flowers and Fruit, Parian Marble, MacrGmo, Point, and Honiton Laco, Leatherwork, &c. All materials for the above. T*/T H P. F. M. BUR ROWS Akchiteot and Btjildino Surveyob, Over Goodson'B. AUCKLAND. T7l D W A R D BARTLEY ARCHITECT, STICHBUIIY'3 BUILDINGS, QUKEN-STREET. \V H I T i", • TAILOR AND IMPORTER, Victoria-street, Has just received and opened up, ex To Kapo, direct from Glasgow, 3 CASKS OF SEASON'S GOODS, comprising all tho latest designs in Tweeds and Worsteds. More Shipments to Follow, -m/r E. C. E. MADDEN, BARRISTER AND SOLICITOR, • Has re-commenced Practice) at his Offices, HIGH-STREET. J\ RAP E R "pi OWI, B v ARCHT*- E,E T, Auckland, Plans Prepared for every description of Buildings. rjpiNSMTTH'S and Plumber's Business JL for Salo, Bituate in a prosperous township; oapltal opening for an industrious man with a little money.-Apply to K. Porter & Co.. Iron mongers. Aucldnnd. ALE OF T. B. HOBSON'S STOCK.— Boys' Tweed Trousers, 2s lljd, at Rendell's Brighton House, top of Grey-streel J 7 G! HENDERSON, a DISPENSING CHKMIST. PHAR MACIST, AND SURGEON DENTIST, Medical Hall, Ponßonby, opposite Three Lamps. Telephpne No, 307, ,



Sporting /"iTAHUHU RACING CLUB. Tho Settling for the abovo Races will take place nt the Star Hotel on SATURDAY, 23th instant, at 8 p.m. JNO. GORDON, Hon. Sec. •)UUU. ADAMANTUA. St»UUU. CITRISTCH UKCII CJREAT AUTUMN HANDICAP, 188fi. WII.I. OI.OHK ITIt AI'HIL. TO 1!K HUN Ull'U AI'KII".. 1885. «3L 0000 MKMUKRS AT 10s EACH. TEJ 181) PRIJSKB. GREAT AUTUMN HANDICAP, 1865. OREAD AUTUMN UAXDICJAP. 27 Nominations. 112 Cash Awards. First em 2 atfilOO £260 Second. 300 iat 50 200 ■Shird 200 Sat 23.. 200 Starters (divided, 10 at 20 200 ab't i! 10 euchl... 200 20 at 10 2t» Non-starters (div. 20 at 8_ l«0 ab'tfilOeaoh).... 300 18 at 6 210 fiiio rim Each Ticket has Eight Chances, and can obtain a Prize in each of the Bight Drawings. Ploaeo send P.O. Ordors whoa convenient, and two stamns for reply and result. Country Cheques must have Is exchange added, READ THIS! Mr Abraham having retired from tho Bust noss, takes this opportunity of thanking the Public for pant patronage, and respectfully re quoata a continuance of thai support for his successors, who will do their utmost to furnish their patrons with all nocOßsary infewnatlon. As a guarantee of their bonafldca, investors con obtain Namea and Addresses of tho Throe Principal Winners; Names and Addresses of Committee; and can also luspoct Ada's Books at all times. N. B, — Tho Tlireo Principal Winners, and namea and addrceecs of the gentlemen who form the Cemmitteo, will bo forwarded to ull tho leading newspapers throughout Now Zealand. ADA MANTUA, Cam of Lyons & Haiot, Box 851. Post-offloo. Dunedin, Unlimited Number of I Will positively close Siibscrlßeru ut on each. | March 10,1835. A NEMO'S CONSULTATION • ON THE HENDERSON'S MILL CUP, TO DX RUN ON BT, PATRICK'S DAY, MARCH 17, IS NOW OPEN, 1o be divided as follows :— Ist Horse 40 per cent. 2nd „ 20 .. Brd „ .. .. 10 „ Olliors (divided) .. ..30 ~ Postpofllce, Orders when convenient, as In the event of a letter gqing astray it can be traced. Two stamps necessary for replies. A. NEMO, Care of F. Tomlinbon, Barrol Hotel, Parnell. UCKLAND AUTUMN STEEPLE CHASE. NOW OPEN, A. WELLES LEY'S CONSULTATION On the Auckland Autumn Steeplechase, run KASTKK .MONDAY, AprilU, 1885, 800 Shares at 5s each, to be divided as follows: First horoo.. .. £70 Non-starters (div.) £50 Sucoml horto .. fin Third horso .. .CO Total.. .. £200 Starters (divide).. O) Applications for tickets by letter only, onclos ing two stamps for ruiily- and roault. to A. WKLLESLEY, Cure of Chap. F. Andrews, Tobacconist, Woliosluy Billiard Kooms, Wcllcsley-Btrect, Auckland. JACOB FAITHFUL'S CONSULTATION. WILL CLOSE ON MARCH 13, 1885. G,OOO Members at 10s. HAWKE'S BAY AUTUMN RACBS. £3,000 on tho NAPIER HANDICAP, to bo run at Hastings on March 17. Eight Ohancos Each Ticket. About 130 Prizes, Napikk Handicap. 83 Cabfi Prizes. lßtliorao.. ..m,900 lat «100 ... „ £100 2nd Horse .. 600 2at 50 .. .. 100 3-dHorno.. .. 2.50 lat 23 .. ..100 Othcra diviaou.. 300 10 c.l .. .. 200 20 at 10 .. .. 200 ?0 at 0 .. .. 120 20 f.t & .. .. 130 £3,050 £950 Each Tickot has Eight Chances. One Tickot can win tho First Prize in tho Race Event and Bevon Depurate <'ash Awards, in all £1,21 G. Drawing undor snuerviflion of a Committoo of Town and Country Shareholders and repro sontativeß of tho Press. Country Cheques must have Is addod for ex chango. P.O. Ordors preferred. Two stamps for roply and rosuiU Apply JACOB FAITHFUL, Caro of N. Jacobs, Box 7, Poßtofßce. Nafikb. Tiokbto, 10s npHB AUCKLAND GARDENERS HORTICULTURAL 800D2TY Will hold their AUTUMN SHOW In Che DRILL-SHED (By spocial permission) On FRIDAY AND SATURDAY, Maroh 20 and 21, FOR THE EXHIBITION OF PQT PLANTS, CUT FLOWERS, FRUIT, VEGETABLES, BEES, HONEY, AND APIARIAN APPLIANCES. . Sinoe tho publication of the Schedule the undermentioned Spocial prizes aro altered by— MR J. MoMATH (ALLCOMERS, Class I,); APPLES—For the iicst 9 Poaogood's Nonsuch! lat, 7s i 2nd, 3s 6d. MR J. McMATH (ALL-COMERS): APPLES—For tho Boat 9 Golden Spire: Ist, 7a; 2nd, 3s (id. MR G. CRUICKSHANK (AMATEURS, Class II.): GRAPES—For tho Best Bunch (Black or White, any variety), out-door grown: A Cruet Stand. Erratum.—ln the Cottagers'Gardon Schedule, No. 29G: For not less than J-acfe, yead not MORE. ' ■ ' Schedules of Prizes can be had at tho Seed Warehouse or the undersigned. Entries to bo forwarded to tho Secretary not later than 5 p.m.on the 18th March. O. sMaLLFIBLD, Hon. Secretary. SelWtSenth awnual shoW , OF THE PORT ALBERT AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL ASSOCIATION Will be hold on WEDNESDAY, THE 4th MARCH, 188 S. Prompters of Local ladus^* invited to Exhibit. cordially j TX.~- . ..e Woekly Steamer from Helensville to Port Albert will run on the Mornina of the Show day, to meet the convenience of Visitors. L. PiIILTP BKCROFT, Bee. to Show Committee. THE NEW ZEALAND LAND MORT GAGE CO. (LIMITED). Subscribed Capitol .. .. £2.000,000 Paid-up Capital .. .. £100,000 Head Office for the Colony: NEW ZEALAND INSURANCE BUILDINGS QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. This Company is prepared to negotiate LOANS on Freehold Mortgages throughout the Colony at current rates. For Application Forms and further particulars apply to JAMBS BUTTLE. Secretary, .. Qucen-at,. Auckland,



Tenders "VTEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF LOCO MOTIVES. General Manager's Office, Railway Department, Wellington, Deo. 21,1851. Written Tenders will be received at this Office up to Noon of MONDAY, IGth March, 1885, for the Supply and Delivery of TEN LOCOMOTIVE ENGINES, to bo manufactured in the Colony of New Zealand. On and after sth January, 1885, Drawings may bo been and Specifications and Forma c'£ Tender obtained at the Public Works Oilieea at Auck land, Wellington, Chrlstoburch, Duncdin, and luvercargill. Tenders to be addressed to tho Hon. the Minister of Public Works, Wellington, and to be marked outside, "Tender for Lsoo motives." The lowest or any tender will not neoessarily be accepted. Telegraphic Tenders will not bo entertained. By order. J. P. MAXWELL, General Manager N.Z. Railways. "XT . •■■o,;.v.. t; ~, i o b. 'I'ondera required by 10 a.ra. on MONDAY, March 2nd t tor Repairs to the Government Stoam Launch, Kaipara, according to plan and specification to be seen at this office. The vessel is at present alongside the Wharf, Hoionsville, where she is open for inspection. THOMAS HILL, Collector. Cußtoma, Auckland. February 13, 1885. . [Extract from "Now Zealand Gazette," 19th Feb., 1885.] QjOUTfl SEA ISLANDS. STKAM SERVICK BETWEEN NEW ZEALAND AND TONGA, SAMOA, AND TAHITI. Sealed tenders will be received at the General Post-office, Wellington, until noon of TUES DAY, the 31st March next, for the performance, onco evory two months, for a period of two years, of a steam servico from Duncdin by way of Lyttelton. Wellington, Napier, Auckland, and Hussoll to Tonga, Samoa, and Tahiti, or to Tahiti. Samoa, and Tonga; back to Auckland, and on to Dunedin via Napier, Wellington, and Lyttolton. It will bo optional with the Buccessful tenderer to call at Russell and Rarotoaga for coaling purposes. Tonderers to stato the rate of freight on colonial produce and live Btock for shipment to the Islands. The names, tonnage, and horse-power of the vessels to be emplojed in the service to be stated. The scrvico to commence from Dunedin or Port Chalmers on or about the Ist June next. A doposit equal to 10 per cent of the amount of tho tendor, Dy marked chequo. made payable to tho Postmas'..;r-Goneral of New Zealand, mußt accompany each Tender. Tenders to be marked "Tender for Island Servico," and addressed to tho Postmaster- General. The lowest or any Tender not necessarily accepted. W. GRAY, Secretary. General Post-office, Wellington, 19th February. 1885. A UCKLAND HARBOUR BOARD. TENDERS FOR SERVICES OF STEAM TUG. Harbour Board Office, Auckland, Feb. 19,1885. Tenders will bo received at this Offise until TUESDAY, the 3rd day of March, 1885, at Noon, for Bervices o£ Steam Tug, in terms of specifica tions to be seen at the Engineer's Office. The lowest or any Tender not necessarily accepted. Tenders to bo endorsed " Tender for Steam Tug." By order of tho Board. J. M. BRIGHAM, Secretary. m E N 13 E~ R S. The New Zealand Sugar Company (Limited) Invites Tenders until the 28th instant for the undernoted Supplies, respecting which lull in formation may bo obtained at tho Offlceß, Tyrone Buildings, Customs-street, Auckland :— 1. Soaps—Yollow, Bluo, and Mottled 2. Kerosene 3. Harness, Leathers, Plough and Cart Har ness, etc. i. Oilmen's Stores and Groceries Preserved Meats 5. Oils—Sponn and Castor, and Coal Tar, Boiled Oils G. Rope, Tying Cord. Sowing Twino (ma chine, in bands and coils), etc. 7. Stationery 8. Brooms and Brush ware of all kinds 9. Caustio Soda (Greenbands's in powder preferred) 10 Ploughs, Spad9B. Hoes, and general Ag rioultural Implements 11. Medicinos 12. Builders' Ironmongery, Cotton Waßte, Kitchen Utensils, Engine Tallow, etc. 13. Furniture 11. Ship Chandlery, Oars, Lights, Compaßsos, etc. 15. Crockorv 18. Whito and Red Load, Paints, etc 17. Timber, Dressed Timber, and Fittings. Tho lowest or any tender not necessarily ao- CeP * J. BREWSTKR. Manager. m (5 B U I £ D E R S. THREE SHOPS, KARANGAHAPE ROAD. Tondors are invited for abovo until 4 p.m. on MONDAY, Bth of March. P. F. M. BURROWS, Arehttoot, AtMSP. Buildings (over Qoodßon'BJ. TO CARPENTERS AND BUILDERS. Tenders aro required for the Erection of a Parsonage for St. John's. Northcoto, Plans to ho soon at our Office up to noon on FRIDAY, * ar°w'; F. HAMMOND & SON. Arnhltoote, South Brlt'sh Chambers. frTO F R UI T B RER g. Having secured the Be}mo,nt Orchard. Qbine muri, tho undersigned la nMe to supply Fruit in any quantity. Ordera forwarded will be ' R. N. SMITH, Thamefl. npO BRICKLAYERS. Tondors aro required for Building Throe Chimneys and Concrete Partitions, by noon of MONDAY, March 2. Plans to be seen on job, Codrington-street, Arch Hill, or at my residence. Sale-street, attar 6 p.m. JTOIIN K. RAMSAY. TWO CONCRETE tfOUb'ESS IS HQBaON.STRE.ET, Tenders for tho above Houses are invited until 2 p.m. on 2nd of March. ARTHUR P. WILSON, Architoct, Melville's Buildings, High-street mO BUILDERS. Frosh Tendors will be received until noon of WEDNESDAY, March 11, for tho Erection and Completion of a Wesleyan Church at Doyon. port, North Shore. BfIWARD BABTfrBY. Architect. C<W AMP DRAINING. Tenders will bo rccoivcrt hy tho underaigned UP to 2 p.TO. on SATURDAY. March H, for Cutting JSo Chains of a Drain through the Awaroa Swamp, near Waiuku, average depth S feet, average width 8 feet. Specifications can be seen and lull partionlars obtained on application to J. T. MELLSOP. Secretary, Waipipi Road Board. Wainku, February 21.1855. np ob xnr l $ w T~w~§; Tenders will be rafcfiiyeci until noon of THURSDAY.' M&rch 6, for tho Erection and Completion of Throe Shops and Dwelling fccu'ses in Victoria-street. EDWARD BARTLEY, Architect. m E N D E R S. Tendcr3 will berecaived at tho» Office of tha Ono treo Hill Road Board till 10 a.m on THURS DAY, sth March, for Delivery of abp.ut 1.600 Yards of Gravol on Harp and G,reen Lane Roads. ROBiiirtT HALL. Chairman of Boayd, mENDERS will be received eft any JL moment from all those who. wa,st ta Bui"" money for tho P^rchaso of. ft ftsi)&hy '■ —' Manukau Road, Farads afojkii.S-- .^dng havmg Four ffuhgteuall- 2 8 x 100, Som.»4eu«li 6 (l Goik»- DuUt 'two story \ h!R 8a? IB'""" . O os; all well let. returning i«l«a '"' jiceniago on value, with certain .»ease; could easily be altered into good -auiness promisos.—All information on applica tion to J. It. Randerson. Mercantile Chambers. m~~O ~B U I L D E R S. Tenders are required for Additions at Pon sonby by noon of MONDAY, March 2nd. THOS. HOLDER, Architect. W. F. HUBBARD, Quantity Surveyor. Quantities prepared far all Contracts of any magnitude. CITY CHAMBERS, Vulcan Lane. i^OUSINS AND ATKIN have on Sale \j several Second-hand Buggies, Phaetons, and Dog Carte, light, and mltible for Bunugn 1116 a



Amusements. \ BBOTT'S OPERA HOUSE, SoloLesßeo A. T. Dunning. Directora .. .. Messrs T. and C. Pollard. Business Manager .. .. K. A. Underwood. Manager for Messrs Pollard .. Jas. E. Kitts. FIRST APPEARANCE in Auckland, after tholr very successful tour of the world, of the justly celebrated POLLARD'S LILIPUTIAN OPERA BOIOTE COMPANY, SEASON OF FOUR WEEKS ONLY. GRAND OPENING NIGHT. MONDAY, MARCH 2, 18S5. And until further notice. Grand production, first time in Auckland, nncl ou tl scale of unusual splendour, T/ith entirely Nnw and Magnificent Scenery, by Mr J. S. Willis and Herr Habbe, of the Opera House. Melbourne. Elegant and ApDropriate Div.ssos. made expressly for this great work. Lccoeq's Kxquisita Comic Opera, in three acts' THE LITTLE DUKE I THE LITTLE DUKE ! THE LITTLE DUKE! ifAUßicE(DukedeParthenay) .Maiiion Norman (Her great character. Played by her through out India and tho Australian Colonies, with immense success.) Blanche (Duchesß de Parthenay).. Lucy Conn Nicholas Friinnuse .. .. Miss A. Brooks Captain de Montaland .. Miss Maud Pollaid UeTanvlUe ) ■■ ■■ Miss May Pollard Do MerUrnac ( ««.„. Miss Flo de Lorme M.Fontville I Offloera Miss Kuth Wallace Do Lucenay ) .. .. Miss Bella Stewart M. Garotte (her maid) .. Miss Ethel Pollard Mdmo. do Lausac (mistress of her echooll Miss Eva Clements Matim (maid to Mdme. do Lausac) Miss Minnie Roece Mdlle. de Champvert .. Mißs Mina Foster Mdlle. de La Koche .. Miss Totty Dawson Mdlle. Olive Pauline .. Miss Ethel MoKay (Ladies at Schcol) Mdlle. St. Aniando (a dunce) Miss Lizzie Donnelly Soldiers, Pages, Maidservants, Menservants, by K. Trigge, F. Trigge, M. McKay, A. Hall, A. Cobb, 0. Brett. F. Fergusson, H. Hall. T. Hall. A. Farrdl, C. Swectman, F. Wallen, C. Sorrell, &0., &c. Synopsis op Scenery.—Act I.: Palace of Duke of Parthenay. Midnight. (Herr Habbe.) Act II.: The Exterior of Chanoinesse do Lausac's School (Mr J. S. Willis). Act in.! The French Camp (Mr J, S. Willis). In the Third Aot-Grand March and Military Evolu tions by th» Duke's Army. Opera produced under the immediate super vision of Mr TOM POLLARD. Full Orchestra and Chorus under the direc tion of Mr J. A. DELAN Y. Loader of Orchestra, Mr FRED POLLARD. POPULAR PRICES:—Droas Circle and Orchestra Stalls. Four Shillings; Stalls, Half-a- Crown; Pit. ONE SHILLINGS Family Tickets (in packets of twelve), Trans ferable and available for any night during the season. £2 -«, to be obtained at Uie Box Office up to MONDAY, March 2, when theSalewill olose. Box Office at Loonox's, Queen-street, where Bents may bo secured in the Dress Circle, and Tickets obtained for all parts of tho Theatre. Doors open at half past seven; Overture at eight p.m.; Carriages at half-past ten. For Sale. Til G. E W I N G T O N, *LAND AND ESTATE AGENT, COOMBES'S ARCADE, QUEEN • STREET, AUCKLANB. Established 19 years. Bankers : Bank op New Zealand. LOANS and MORTGAGES negotiated. PARTNERSHIPS arranged. HOUSES to let and PROPERTIES for sale. ESTATES managed for Executors, Trustees, and Absentees. CONFIDENTIAL AGENCIES undertaken. RESTS and INTEREST collected in town and country. ARBITRATIONS undertaken. VALUATIONS made for Probate, PROPERTIES bought, sold, or exchanged. ESTATES surveyed and subdivided for sale. AGENT for the Queen Life Insurance Company —capital, £2,000,000. MOUNT ROSKILL AGENT for the New Zea land Fire and Marine Insurance Company capital. £1.000.000. BUILDING SOCIETY SHARKS bought, CASH/ADVANCES made on Properties placed in my hands for sale. MORTGAGES bought. TO BE LET, several good houses. FOR SALE, houses, shops, cottages, farms, and allotments. Having rosided in Auckland over twenty-two years, during which time Mr Ewington has been nineteen years in the Land Agency busi ness, he is able to render valuable assistance to Ecrsons wishing to buy or sell property, or to orrow or lend money, FOR SALE, several very Cheap Proper ties at Mount Eden, on very easy terms: only a small cash deposit required; must be Bold. Also, Two good Cottages to Let; rent, 13s per week.—Apply to B. H. Gibbon. House, Land, and Estate Agent, next door to Morrin's, over Atkins, Draper. TjlOR SALE, 6-year-old Mare, Second. JD hand Harness and New Spring Trap.— Apply to T. Worden, Onehunga; or, J, Warren, Urooer. Nowton. __, "jj^Oß SALE, 5-roomed Cottage, well built J? and finished; cupboards, 2 grates, patent oven, city water laid on; two minutes from the tramline, Ponsonhy. Also, Allotment, Ingleton Estate, New North Road, 76 9 x 300 feet deep; two minutes' walk from Avondalo Station; price. *1 os per foot,—Apply to F. Hill, John-si, Ponsonby. IlrtOß SALE, good House, 4 rooms, large * cellarage ; oity water; allotment 40 x ST. Price, £235; *100 cash only.—P. X Hi-cocks, Hobßon-.troet (next Hnnter'g), SALE OF T. B. ROBSON'S STOCK.— Doublo Bed Siae White Crotchet Quilts. 7s lid, ohoapoat lino in sale, at Rendell's Brighton House, top of Grey-street SUBURBAN ALLOTMENTS. — For Private Sale, Eight Allotmonta fronting the Richmond Avenue; prioe reQ_iro4, 40a the foot—Alfred Buokland. ■D 1 0 R 8 A' * 8, ■*- Two Pilo-drtylijK EKgines with complete gearing, Alto, A quantity of Kauri Bickers In good preser vation. May be aeon at the New Zealand Sugar Com- Ob Works, Birkenhead, and further par ars obtained at the offices, Tyrone Buildings' Customs-street. FOR SALE, Buggies, as follows;— 1 Telescope (hooded), 2 Single Seats (hooded), 1 Turnover Seat; also, waggon;!, Srafcuj Carte, etc.; several Sets of &(Qo4 Booon_-nand Buggy Harness. —Apply T&twue- OaxTi&sjo &_td Dra Factory, Victoria-street. "C 1 0 R SALE, THREE ALLOTMENTS, THE PICK OF HON. JAS. WILLIAMSON'S MOUNT HOBSON ESTATE. Splendid View, and Easy. Tssras. Apply to S. JAOKSON, Junh., Queen-st., Auckland. 'p 5 _\ £j A L W GENTLEMAN'S RESIDENCE, eight room., every convenience, drawing-room, dining-room, four bedrooms, bath-room, kitchen, wash-house, and dairy; drained and planted with, about 300 fruit trees in full bearing; situated ij>, A_um_t btrebt, PonsoSby ; large vinery,, 30* x. 30, yield ing a large amount of fruit. This property la. convente&tly stiuated for tramwaysjjbsses, and to bathtag, fishing, and boating. %\& piop&rty could be rosubdmded and mads 9, paying concern by so doing. SWao of ground, 232 x 650. Prioe, £1,700. Terms can be arranged. Apply WILLIAM GULLIVER, QUBEN-3TRBET. T\ E V^ Oi iN P Q ""» T, FOR SALK—Choic? AUoti^ontß situated on the VauxhtvU Roftd, -witl- magnificent Yt«\?, good frontage, a,na within easy dM_BO -steanvar. Price very low: t»WBg __-* „'' full particulars apply to HJewait •*" - ■ _F™»_ and Land Agents, PosVofflb* ~^lsmifisA JP Q a ' s-^-a^-it—e; IBP^^MAN'S RESIDENCE, .inUes torn ..and, containing 10 rooms, in a most wealthy and picturesoue aituatiou. near Rail way Station, and within two niiMtos of main road. Omnibuses passmg (feQuenOy. To be sold with 3 or 9 acres of well laid out Kro™ds subdivided into paddocks, garden, and.orchard. There are over «X) of the choicest fruit trees to the province now heavily laden. The property has over 1,000 feet of road frontage, and", bought in one lot, can at any time be cut up and readily sold at a handsome profit There are stables, coach-house, and concrete cistern of great capacity, and everything in first-class order. This property has never before been offered for Bale. Cards to view. W. L. MITCHELL, Estate Agent. Coombes's Arcade, Queen-street. A RRIVING E~X DORIC. PIANOS, by Mignon, Haake, Rapoldi, and Ascherberg ENGLISH HARMONIUMS, from £10 Choioe VIOLINS and VIOLONCELLOS, chosen especially for J.H. by an Eminent English Violinist STRINGS and FITTINGS Eardley s PITCH PIPES, emhracing the whole Chromatic Scale. Invaluable to Choir masters, Tuners, &c. ROTHERHAM'S Celebrated LEVKE WAT. CHES, In Gold and Sliver ERHARDT'S Do, Do., with Chain and Fubbb to ensure accuracy of time-keeping. i J. H O~~W~D BN,



AmnsemcntSi m H E A T R E ROYAL. THE PHENOMENAL SUCCESS OP THE WAITBMATA MINSTRELS' PERFORMANCE LAST TUESDAY, AT TUB THEATRE ROYAL, Has induced its repetition TO-NIGHT! (Saturday) TO-NIGHT! When the COMPLIMENT of a BENEFIT (Unanimously Agreed Upon by Members of the Troupe) Will be Tendered to their MUSICAL CONDUCTOR, MR JAMKS SPRY. Comk Onk, Comk All. F. A. BARTLKY, Hon. Socretary. Under the Special Patronage of His Excellency the Governor,, SIR W. F. D. JEUVOIS, K.C.M.G., X.C.8., and LADY JERVOIS. mHEATRE ROYAL. Lessees .. .. Messrs Rignold and Allison. TUESDAY, MARCH 3RE, And following evenings. Grand Srries of REME NY I" CONCUR TS, Under the direction of Meßsrs Rignold and Allison. The World-famed Musical Virtuoso, The /REMENYI) The King JREMENYIf King of iREMENYIf Of Violinists. (RKMENYIJ Vlolinista. (Lato Solo Violinist to Her Majesty Queen Vis toria, and at present Solo Violinist to tho Em peror of Austria ana King of Hungary). EDOUARD REMENYI (The "Liszt" of the Violin), Whose Marvellous Performances throughout tho length and broadth of Europe and America, and more recently through the Australian Colonies and New Zealand, have been received with sucli Enthusiasm and Delight by En tranced and Charmed Thousands, who with ono voice proclaim him KING OF VIOLINISTS 1 TUESDAY, March 3, EDOUARD REMENYI will, for his Inaugural Concert, perform Violin Solos— " Fantasia on the Huguenots " Remenyi " Hungarian Melodies " Reminyi " Cappriocio " , Paganinl And will be assisted by tho following Artistes- Miss HATTIK B. DOWNING (Soprano) Mr RUDOLF HIMMER (Tenor), and Mr ISIDORE LUCKSTONE (Solo Pianist). Dress Circle, 4s; Stalls. 2s Cd; Pit, ONE SHIULINO. r Commence at 8. Carriages at 10. Seats can be reserved at Lennox's. FRANK WE3TON, Bußlnoßa Manager. ANE MORE EV El N ING: WITH R. T. BOOTH. The Citizens' Committee have much pleasure in announcing tho return of Mr R. T. Booth, who, having quite recovered f rou his last illness, will deliver one more Public Addrees at the THEATRE ROYAL, on MONDAY NEXT, MARCH 2. SOLOS, DUETS, AND SELECTIONS BY Thos. Peacsck, Esq., M.H.R., will Preside. Kbv. T. Spuroeon will Deliver a short Address. Presentations will be made from the Citizens of Auckland and the Choir. Doors open at 7 o'clock; commence, 7.30. All surplus Funde will be handed over to the Gospel Temperance Union Committee. Dress Circle la. Other Parts House Bd. soiree' and concert willbeheldin ST. JAMES'S HALL, WELLINGTON-BT. (in Celebration of St. David's Day), ON MONDAY EVENING. MARCH 2> 1885, His Worship $0 Mayor of Auckland will preside, when a Splendid Programme will be presented by Borne of the best talent in the colony-both Welsh and English-including- Mr Morgan, Mies Peace, Mr Smyth, Mr Carter, Mrs Waters, Mr J. H. Edmonde, Mr Burnhanu Mr Hanna. and a Glee Party under the conduc torship of Mr Edmonds. TEA AT 6.30. CONCERT AT 7.SX TICKETS, is Gd EACH. Educational. ISS K. HOLLIS, Teacher of Mueic. Instructions also given in other Accom plishments: Sinelng, Painting, etc., French, Latin, Fancy Work, etc. Day and Evening; Classes formed lor English and tho above.—For further particulars and terms apply at Park Viaw Cottage. Howe-street. DX. HENSE.N conducts German Class at Miss Vailo's Seminary. Fee, One Guinea.—Apply Miss Vailo, Pompallier Torreee, I\TR 81.B1. B. WOODHAU, -I.T.JL TKAOHim OF THB PIANOFORTE AND HARMONIUM. Address care of Air A. Eady, Auckland Music Warehouse, Qnoen-street. mRASNING COLLEGE X WELLSStEY-STREET. gVENING fiUASSES ARE NOW OPEN, Practical. Brawinq,with Plane an» Solto OcEometsv— Tuesday Evenings, at 7.59, Awufiß Mechanics and the Stkam. Engine &o., &o. -Thursday Evenings, at 7,30. Teacher: Walter J. Robinbqn, Board el Education, Medallist, and Certilea with lint class Honours by Soienoe a*4 Art Departmmt: also by City and Guilds of London Institute for advancement of Technical Education. g I N G r~~N <T, Correct PsostacUan. Development, and Colts yattoA oS the Mala and Female Voices, accord ing to the best Italian style. The advertiser (a pupil oJ Garcia, of London, and Gaflieri, o* Milan) has made this branch his speciality, anil undertakes by his method to impart power with sympathetic quality and expression. Time Jof a limited number of Pupils. Profession and Schools liberally treatcd.-J'or terms Creaieh ars very moderate) and particulars, apply to Mr W. E. ME Alts, 19? v, Queen-street Hoard and Residence. B&ARD AND RESIDENCE for. busT ness Men, 5 minutes walk from Queen, street, woll vontilated, bedrooms an<\ i>athroom attached ; good table kept and cvmj attention to boarders. — Address Glen Ayr, Mdon Cres cent, next Wynyard House. OARD AND RESIDENCE for two ' GonUemen, or Lafly and Gentleman; large airy rooms, no ehjdron.-Apply Mrs Taylor, 3rd house past MoXenzifc.Btroet, Groat North Road, Surrey HjUs. _" A PRIVATE Family living on" thVPon- JA. sonby Road, without children, wish tp ! meet with two or three gentlemen boardora.— ; For address, apply Star Office. BOARD and Residence, with privato „ * sitting-room.- Mrs Lecky, Glomter House, Parnell. BOARD AND RESIDENCE.—Vacancy for Married Couple and Single Gentle mon at Grafton House, erafton Road, oppouito Choral Hall. CIAVENWSH HOUSE.—Private Board / and Reaidenoe i terms, 17s.—Nelson-street, two, doors off Cook-street, to tho loft from. Qu,eoo-atrcet. 'ELLBBLEY HOUSE (3 doors irom Hobson-street), Welleoley street West, Auckland, Now Zealand. BOARD AND RESIDENCE. A Good Table kopt, lofty and weU-Tentlfatod Bedrooms, Plunge and Shower Baths, and everjr convenience to ensure tho comfort et boarders and visitors. Terms, 61 per week. T,^ MAHON. Prnnrlßtrean. 7tovlb"nor" "browne hotel, Vjt hobson-street. Board ana LodglnK _ ~ ». _ iffisperWeeh Single Room „......_ 25s per Week JOHN COLLINS, DECEASED-. NOTICE. It is requested that all Claims against the Estate of the late John Collins, of Southamp ton, England, but formerly of Auckland, Ser geant-Major in the Army Hospital Corps, may bn sent in for Liquidation to tho undersigned, at the office of Mr E. A. Mackechnie, Solicitor, Queen-street, on or before the first day of March next, as the Administrator of the Estate will proceed thereafter to distributo the assets in the said Estate amongst the parties entitled thereto, having regard to tho claims only of which ho has then notice. < EDWARD BROPHY, Administrator of the Estate of tho Bald John Collins, deceased. ULMAN'S PHOTO. ROOMS.— Tourists and others having expressed dis appointment in not seeing our Photo. Views of the Hot Lake District, Bush and Fern Studies, etc.. before purchasing elsewhere are invited to inspect our large Series of the same. The finest collection of Maori Portraits in New Zealand. N.B. — In*tintaneous Portraiture in all iu> branches. Knamellinn done for tho Trade and Amateurs on reasonable terms.—Sbortland-st., Auckland. aT I S D A L. E». • COAL AND FIREWOOD DBALBR. : At Yard, Karangahape Road, or Ship's Sidft Poets and Rails, Housoßlocks, and SbJiWtot