The Auckland Evening Star.

VOL. XXVI.-No. 5,472

AUCKLAND, N.Z., MONDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 1885

PRICE: ONE PENNY,



BMpplmi ' —_# £ pAOOTCM All STEAM ._§.s_si_K_frTllKOUGH THE UNITEI <l_lsS»'* P STATICS OF AMERICA, VTA HONOLULU. TO GREAT BRITAIN. .. n.«__ Contra^ < wltn tho Governments o) ml°X-W Zcalan<* -.rd rVo v. South Wales. _ ._,„-__■ hooked through to Liverpool *__T__l_rlß via the Great Overland }W _r_J2rl„ via I,u' HU)ttu-.ors of the AUantlt !'r_ftromN'"' York. , j j Date of Date of <H__.mor. Tons. Sailing to Sailing to Stoamor. j Sydney 'Frisco. lOnorauout 1885. April 1 Fob. 3 Fob. 7 March 3 March 7 March 31 ■—__ . ■ FARES i m^klahi £-3 and upwards VASSAwT «H 3s9d and upwards SSXi»B«.irt«oi«o m &**»•"— ;"., . -__„!_ Rabin Passengers are permitted tc uSft Honolulu, or any of the cities of tht ESfstoW.BOt to °xoo,"f all montha ■taMlal Through Bills of Lading Issued on LSSihlntoed for Now York. Boston, Sec, eithor or vl« Panama, by Pacific Mail S.S. Co.* BfthSnlng Orders will ho Issued after 4 p.m. Stol fdss• before tho soiling of steamers for San fßJft&tt ratea and all othor Information ffi. M BROWN CAMPBELL & CO., Low M Qusen-sr eetand Shortlandatreot. _.*»__ TTNION STEAMSHIP FZy*Ti U COMPANY OF NEW B_-§-!_ft ZEALAND (LIMITED). j TIME TABLE.— February. silt TARANAKI. NELSON, PIOTON, WBL MGTON,jft-TBLTON. ANDIW&ST m_BT PORTS (from Mannkan), -££~ | Pate of Sailing, | gg~ r==r- pfuel. 3.10 lum. I 5.40 a.m. ffigjjfi ignarrivalofmail. I - ri'iTflliflOßKK. NAPIER, WKU.INGTON, VtT_MW_AND PORT CHALMERS " (from Auokland). iTsi-O-M | Thurs., S, noon I — \f.SZ Vr__ I Thurs., 12. noon I - ■—torMKLBQURNE (VIA B_UIW). tiKAPOORIt I Thurs., 5, noon I — \____l I Thurs., 12, noon I - "calls St Mllford Sound and Hobart ■_-—. fok syl>nm¥. SiooMA | Thurs.. 5. noon j - ?___»pa I'faes.. 10.9 p.m. I - ~ TOR SUVA AND LEVUKA. UWATA | Mon.. 9, S p.m. I — ""■ ffOR~RUS3KLL, _____BI I Mon.. 2.5 p.m. I — recURSION TICKETS.-Duringtho months Juraw and February, HStourslon Tickots II M fined at Reduced Rates, availablo for Ctu_ BKke_lnd alongside TWO mRS Woro advertised time of departure. >____» Tiokets must bo taken at the Com- ErTofflce (Auckland Branch), corner of E, md Ct-toms-Btree ta. i___*£sr nRIBNT Llim ■mSSt Undercontract with the Now ■K*W^ Bouth Wales Governmen for conveyance of Mails, ... , . .. ha following Steamahlpa belonging to the ml Co. and tho Pacific Co. will leave ONEY and MELBOURNE on the undor- SdateaforLONDON, via ADELAIDE, jQO,BAßOlA(fttßteamor'a option), SUEZ:— Stoma. From Sydney. From Melb'urne. mm....... Feb. 14 Feb. 20 l___~ .. Feb. 28 March 6 _Bok_Zo.. March 11 March 20 mAA..... March2B April 3 m Aprilll AprilH And fortnightly thereafter. inagb fares to London, «22 to £75. ~~ aaengers secure mpecial advantages by dtetEwngh from New Zealand. Secpnd i tJaesengets by Orient steamer are provided i saloon.passages.to Sydneyor Melbourne. IBSAGBS FROM LONDON.- Speoial f acill affibrded for bringing out Friends and iivea by pre-payment of tho passago-money Iftli^msro-igtfttfflT-:- tepalbbn - * 8 77 $ffS(»KED THROUGH-to LON- I it Reduced Rates, Agents In New Zealand. QTEAM TO LONDON. . TOR IfINDON DIRECT. * I Leave Leave - Steamer. Sydney. Melbourne. _: ■ -piBBSr isss. a " Mur 6 March la SSSm :: 1 Bm__i_. .ndUienoaforward every alternate week^ itcfflßsuodbe^toflr^uds^coud apa-smgera at especially low ™«i s- a J^gg srvedaccommodationcanbeobtainea in vi« EtTft-i at Auckland Kcure Dial advantages. f^S^SSSBSSbm & ca, i MJnesn-Btreet, Auckland. Agenta. _ -VTORTHERN STEAM mm JN SHIP CO. (UM-.BD). W&Jk *<*>» TAB__.-FItBn.ABT. w»«s__^"tinr vrn" ' IQEffl HOT 1-VB_» TBMUOTB. AND I BHYSKKB (VIA TAUR^JOA). HI 'WO-HR. CHEAPEST, AKD BABDHJT 'wib&oan avehfto" tedious and rough «Hi iournoy by taking oassage to toe SK Kihip Company s new and fort imera, Cteßßmai. and Wellington, wmon ,veAMU_nd alternately every Monday ana ffioSTp.m., arriving at Tauranga.at 6 pSt'tti fofiowlng morning, whenaLoach der nu_l contract leaves ton&Wto&JzSZ oakfast for the Hot Lakes, Paßßil« i yj™Ui< £ ,t » Voaey Stewart Settlomont, arriving at ilotmutu at two p.m. same day. ittTAURAiWIA AND BAY OF PLENTY ;■:■;_• PORTS. W_KBB, | DAI- OV eAT-IKO. rtilngtou I Monday, 2,7 p.m. 'tlliiigtan | Thursday, 5,7 p.m. . 1 ConnesU at Tauranga for Opotlkl -Ik t and Bay of Plenty Ports every Tuesday. , i}a ScaSIXL. WHAHaAROA. ASP MOKOQWPL ItMman | Monday, 2,7 p.m. OItURBAT BaRRIKR. TRYPHEHA. PORT FITZ KOT, AND WHAMOAPARArARA. timelg I Every Satnrday L Bj.mT JJ' VUMGAR-I. WBANOARKI HEADS, AND S..'y '■■ MASOAPAI. jAcgreKor | Every Tuosday, 8 p.m. '<« Whajtoabei, Whanoakbi Heads, and _■■'■ ,■■;' PAnttABAY. ______ j_»cgregor | Every Friday. 6 p.m. _____Foh Mercury Bay and Tairpa. m__g~ I Every Monday nnd Thursday, 7 !:■■■■ I p.m. hKiWHAJtaARE! AND WHANBARKI HEADS aEatffliig iiasaengera and cargo for Waipu). 'Ajaaoh meets the steamor on arrival to con- Jjrjßffiongers to Waipu. Bipsor I Tuosdcy, 3, 8 p.m. ««l_gton I Wednceday, 4,10 a.m. gaimian | Friday, 0,8 p.m. Mafflejior | Friday, 6,6 p.m. '' FHQM WHANBAREI TO ATJOKtAND -j •' ' • (From Railway Wharf.) [ —Wellington Wednesday, I, G p.m. wgregor Thnrsday, 6,2 p.m. lawman, • Satarday. 7.12 noon J»_W_____3Mw*PiYMO-TH. IVmglM and Argyle as per advertisements. __;. ■ FOR HOKUNGA. , iftem'st fortnightly (as per advertisement). _______ muat be booked and alongside the ffigfiTby Ip.m. piompt.. None will bo recoived atte that hour. ■; wsaße Tiokots must be taken at tho Com *»VSOffloe. 67. Queen-street. Auckland. oEXOUUSION TICKETS. — During the Hontha of January and Febrnary same wIU bo leaned af Reduced Rates, available for Return «131«t<_.Maroh.l885. Mas Wellington or Clansman for Walwera g^ry Saturday, at 2 p.m., returning overy ;.g___.ay,7a.m. 1 "I^OR HOKIANGA. •■AmikZK JA Thenows.3.GAIRLOCH ILMEBWitIiI _ ' Ull Queen-street Wharf ffl_-M__B?__ir_« above o» TUESDAY, Feb. „r^_^ J. at.five p.m., taking cargo -,•¥?'« Waitara.-Northem Steamship Co., gAnckiand. -~ > As£ rFHE NEW ZEALAND JAko£)£l X SHIPPING COMPANY'S <^g^^L FOR LONDON DIRECT. "he Alclippor barque . LAIKA ■^n _S^!??i au* will have quick despatch. ! y XffiSNEW ZEALAND SHIPPING CO. | ; v (LIMITED), Agents.



M&tffK fo* S. WAIT AX I, «|§lS|H^ 412 tens reglstor 420 h.p., will | bo despatched to WHANOAREI.WHANGAREI HEADS, MANGAWAI, AND I'ARUA BAYT ns follows :— TIME TABLE FOR FEBRUARY. From Auckland: Every Tuesday and Friday, S p.m. From Whanoarki: Monday, 2nd, 9.30 a.m. Ihursdny, :ith, noou Monday, 9th, 2 p.m. Thursday, 12th. 5.80 p.tn. Monday, lGth. 9.30 a.m. Thursday. 19th, 10 a ni. Monday, 23rd, 2 p.m. Thursday, 2tith, . p.m. Cargo received at Kamo Coal Dop6t, Railway Wharf, until I p.m, A COACH meota tho Stoamar at Whangarei Heads, and runs to Waipu, FARita-Whangarol, Mangapal, and Parua gayi saloon, 10s; Roturn, 15s. Steerage. Gat Return, 10s. Whanfjaral Hoada I Saloon, 7b 0d Steorago, 6s. • ■• <~, Tiokets must bf detained at the Offlce, whioh ill be open until after tho boat loaves, KAMO COLLIERY COMPANY (LIMITED), __„, Agents. Oflloo-IIA, Queen-at., opposite Firth's Mill. _««_P___r \\TAIUKU AND ONB ___«_-___-__.__,\L_.. HUNQA STEAM jffifisjH*KNAVlaATloN CO. (LniiTßD), TIME TABLE.-S.B. MANUKAU. Leave Onehunga I Loave Waiuku I . T.r ,_. February. 1835. i~S_. cd"i' a-m- l-Wed., 1.30 p.m. _ rßd?Jr'-1- 308-m- S-Thursday,2p.m. 6-Friday(for Manukau Heads), 8 o.m. ~~ J-Saturday, 11 a.m. 7-Saturday, 3.30 p.m. 9-Monday, 1.30 p.m. _ " J?-^o^ll7' ? P-nl- 10-Tuesday, 0.30 a.m. 11-Wod.. 1 p.m. 11-Wed., 7.30 a,m. ~ t_.ii- _- 12-Thursday,aaoa.m. 13—Friday, 5 p.m. — ._•»__- . 14—Saturday, 10 a.m. 10-Monday, 7 a.m. 18-Monday, 11.30 a.m. !_*"2_°*___ a'^'^ is-Wed., 12.30 p.m. _R~S! h.ursda y» S-30 ■>m- 19-Thursday, 1 p.m. 20-Frlday (for Manukau Heads), 8 a.m. ~ 21-Saturday, 9.30 a.m. 21-Saturday. 2 p.m. 23-Monday, 11.30 a.m. 23-Monday, 4 p m. 21—Tuesday, 1 p.m. _ 25—Wod„ 3 p.m. 25—Wed., 7 a.m. ___..- _ 2G—Thursday, 8 a.m. 27-Friday, 5 p.m. - .... ."__ ._. 28—Baturday, 10a.m. All freights payable beforo delivery of goods. J. BARR BROWN. Managing Dlreotor. g# S. C°J^ ANDEL- SCOTT. MASTKB. TIME TABIJfc Laav.w AUofclan*i Leaves Coromandeli February. February. Monday, 2,12 noon _ ~_ . ~ ~. ._, Tuesday, 3.12 noon Wednesday, 4, 12 noon — __~ „ — Thursday, 6,13 noon Friday, 0,2 p.m. _ „, _. — . __ . Saturday, 7,13 noon Weather and other oircunistanoes permitting, Not responsible in shipping, carrying, or ___ oharglng live stooi. No oargo reoolvod without shipping note, and within half an hour of advortised time of de parture. All Parcels muat ba prepaid on board. A R. H. BW-NDLKY. Manager. A^dT^t- QTEAM TO THAMES, J___W___a____i _.>Aj Connecting with River for STIRLING ««WWSSgirwORTH,OH_NEMUR_,WA_- m ' TEKAURI. WAIHI, TE AROHA GOLDFIELD3. MORRINSVILLE, WAITOA PLAINS, AND GRANT ANI. POSTER'S SETTLEMENT. TIME TABLE B.S. ROTOMAHANA. P.S. ENTERPRISE No. 3, AND ANNE Mn_BANK. FROM AUCKLAND. I Rotoma- I Enter- Anne I hana, | prlso. Milbank. Mon., 2 13.30 p.m. 12 p.m. — Tues.. 3 14 p.m. I — — Wed., 4 I 4.30 p.m. I 12 p.m. — Thurs., 5 5 p.m. | — _ Fri.. 6 530 p.m. I 12 p.m. — Sat.. 7 I - I - - FROM THAMES: I Rotoma- I Enter- I Anne I liana. | prlso. | Milbank. M0n.,2 |Bam. | — | _' Tues., 3 8.30 am. 19 p.m. | — Wed ,4 9 a.m. — _ Thurs., 5 9.30 a.m. 10 p.m. — Fri., 0 10 a.m. — | _ "_, " LUtt-ni. 111 p.m, ~1 , — .J^aAWouToTSuVertised time of leaving. rsstionfliblo in Shipping, Carrying, or Usohargtag Live Stocky ■ ~— Honey. _t-*AAA TO LEND ln suras of from 3&0 If"" £50 upwardß.-ApplyWm. S. Ooohrano, Coohrane's Auction Mart, 186, (Jueen street, — ONEY TO LEND on Freohold Seourltleß.-A. Buohajnah. Solicitor, St. Mungo Chambers (opposite Bank OfNewi-ealand). MONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage, of First-class Froohold Securities. W. COLEMAN, Solioltor. National Insurance Buildings. ONEY LENT ON PROMISSORY .TOTES,HOUBEB, FURNITURE, SCO. BILLS DISCOUNTED DAILY. ■ MORTQAGEB NEGOTIATED. JOHN W. HARDIB, LAKD, COMMISSION. AND ESTATE Aff-ST. HIGH-STREET, AUOBXANP. MONEY TO LEND, In sums of £26 ■*-P plsr t0 SoUoitor. High-street. ONEY TO LEND, at a moderate rateofl^^ VN A^|to Solloltora. Bhorttand-street T/TONEY TO LEND at current rates of JM Intorest-Lalßhleyand Jackson, Queen street. _ . _■; _ - TtroTICE OF REMOVAL. THE VICTORIAN LOAN AND, i DISCOUNT AGENCY HAVE REMOVED TO OFFICES NEXT DOOR TO MR P. OLIPHANT, Solicitor, HIGH-STREET. A'SSfe-S. aS-ffiBMS MENT SOCIETY. OWIOKI 117, Q-B_N-BTR__T. ffS___Mflk« ft?__?faSS_--i_-iit ot eaoh £100 borrowed : m^^^^p^w^A^^^ ■ " B B. d. B B. d. , -»_,,. 3 0 0 104 0 0 1 year - - , nlO 108 6 8 8 years - "1 121 6 8 i years _ « ' 136 18 9 Byeara - - 8 9 l» J» I||S_JLJI_JJ «216_JL_ And ln the same proportion for smaller or larger loans. __ nw POSITS.-Tho Society receivesMonoy on cent.perannnm- TnHN BATOBRi georetary. T»_TONBY TO LENDi fa large or small Solicitors, Vulcan Lanj, ;f~ONDON LOAN AND DISCOUNT HExWo^Tffl-TffilNG OFFICE. £5 to_ £1,000. , REE hold e a£ t LEA3EhoId FIRST AND SECOND . MORTGAGES, or on an7avaUable security, repayable ln w« A °ar T or ln any way to suit the Borrower. BUls Discounted at Current Rates. Bank of England Notes snd Australian Bank Mann o. v.vis Bought. , Ail commnnlcationastrioUy confidential. LONDON LOAN AND DISCOUNT CO., (NBXT TO ATKIU'S PBIHXINO 0»WO_).



Business Notices. TpIRE. FIRE. FIRE, NEW ZEALAND TIMBER COMPANY (Limited). The abovo Company, in thanking Cuatomon for pnst support, whioh was boyond all oxpoota tion, bug to notify that a full equipmont of Ma. ohinory. with all the latest improvements, hat boen imported at great cost from all parts ol New Zealand and Australia, and is now work, ing night and day. Tho Company Is therefore in a position to supply all Ordors for Timber, Sashes, Doors, nnd Manufactured Goods from the NEW WORKS, near Freeman's Bay, at the shortest notice and Lowest Rates. As Borne of our Ctißtomors may bo under tho impression that our Stock of Dry Timber ia burnt, wo avail ourselves of this opportunity to inform them that our Timber being Boaaonod at our Country Mills and Freeman's Bay allot ments, nono of the Manufacturing Timber has been destroyed, and ot which wo now hold the Largest Stook in tho Colony. Being determined that the Supplies of Ma terial shall be maintained as hitherto, our Mills at Froeman'B Bay, Dovonport, and East Coast will be running nigh and dayt. m F. JAGQER, Managor. QUPBRIOR OORRUGATID TANK& j. lTkean ->■•' Kmi for Sato a Bomber of the above, with Tan, ready for die, prioe 355, at his Shop, WellesWv. street East (next doar to Crowthsr's Stable.). Large Quantities of Spouting, Ridging, a_4 Down Pipe* always In Stook. Verandah baa carved at the shortest nstloa. Country ardent wi_ aiwayi receive his prom pi sttaaUea. Imtk Waah_w always oa hand. lI A. V_.\i II « | HOBSON-STftEET j _. & fo I pt&SH AND DEFERRED PAYMBNt \J TAILORS, DRAPERS. MILLINERS. MANTLE AND HABI^MAKERS. HOBSON-STRBXt. hiS* _S^?n t l __l,/i5 _.'«« »«entlon to our I__rft Stock of NOVELTIES for the present Season. Osr Great Variety and Choioe of the Bel Fabrics, with tho Skill and Talent we now oS oloy, and the groat success of our eflbrts to pro luoo Superior Ganuonta, Perfeot in Fit, and anexoefcejl in Cut and'stvlo, <fiy__ 'T_f&i Of 8 IBSI,eoUuU' solldTtlng the favoni All Tweeds thoroughly shrunk before being Made up, and Fit and Workmanship Guaranteed. »_*! **•£•**•* Payment System has bees ffi"A_j ? Broat boon, by enabling thorn with limited incomes to procure neoossiries U he euslost possible way. «v»»~».o« - ALL GOODS ARE MARKED IN PLAIN FIGURES. Cash Customers rooeive 5 per oont Discount one shilling in the pound sterling) on all parcel* f 20s and upwards. INSPECTION INVITED VPAMOARS PASS THS DOOB, mo TRAVELLERS. PRESENTS FOR HOME. Very handsome Inlaid Table Tops, Cabinots, and ..walking Stick, n,^^------ . Top of Sliortland-streot. he unT6iTsteam"_aw, mould ing, SASH, AND DOOR COMPANY (LIMITED). WHOLESALE DEALERS IK TIMBER, DOORS, SASHES, AND TURNERY. SUPPLIES IK WHOLESALE LOTS, From Bush Mills, by direct deliver, at _n_ PnbUo Wharf is Auckland, BUILDING MATHRIAL IN EVERY FORM, Including MOULDINGS. And from Meohanloa' Bay Yard and Factorf TIMBER, MOULDINGS, DOORS, SASHES, SPECIAL JOINERY, FRETWORK, AND TURNERY. impobtani «o builders, oohibao-088, cabinetmakers, and joiners. A SPECIALLY SELECTED STOCK Off JOINERS' TIMBER, From the Company's Tairua Mill, thoroughly seasoned and ready for working up, is always kept in Stock at Mechanics' Bay Yard, and oan be secured In Lots to suit Customsrs' requirements, TAIRUA TIMBER, Ib well known as the BEST JOINERS' TIMBER IN THE MABJMT BTORAGK ACCOMMODATION Aflbrded by arrangement ln MkohakW Bay Yard. SORTING-UP ORDERB Executed from Mechanics' Bay Yard irttti out delay. QUOTATIONS AND PATTERN BOOKfI On application at mSQHANtOS' BAY OR CPBTOaIB-PTOP NUBLM HEB-E-H.] IALBX. AM-BN. HESKBTH AND AITK. EN are glad to Inform their Customers and ihe Public generally that having sold tho whole Of their last year's Steok of Clovers, etc., they u e in a position to Offer an Entirely New Stock arriving- per direct steamer Aorongi, from Lon don, and per Mall Steamer from San Franoisco, as under, all ourrent season's growth, consisting af— WHITE CLOVER (TrefoUum repens) BED CLOVER (Trefolinm pretens) ALSYKE CLOVER (Trefollum hybrids. OOWGRASB (Trefollum perenne) BCARLET CLOVER (TrefoUum Incanutum) TREFOIL (Modicago supuljna) LUCERNE (Modicago satlva) ; ALFALFA (Medicago Chilians* I TIMOTHY iPhleura Pratouis) CRESTED DQGBTAIL (Cynosurus erlstalart MEADOW FOXTAIL (Alopeouruß protensls) BHEEPB FESCUE (Feßtuca ovina) WOOD MEADOW GRAS3 (Poa nomoralisl PRAIRIE (Bromuß Sohroederi) DOOB GRASS gAT-TALL (Bporobolus clongatus) YE-GRA.SS (Solenm porreno semper vlrenw COCKSFOOT (Daotylla Kloinorata) PURPLE and GREEN TOP ABERDEEN TURNIPS DEVONSHIRE GREY STONE, WHITE STONE, AND GLOBE TURNIPS BWEDE TURNIP 3 They are also Agenta for the Bonedujt as Manufactured by the Auckland Manure Cora giny, Sydney Bonedust and Flour, Mineral and ana Phosphates, Potato and Grass Manures, Peruvian Guano, Nitrate of Soda, and othoi Artificial Manures; Oats, Maize, Barley. Beans, Pease: Coarse, Fine, and Rook Salt, Cobra, and liases- Cake I New Zealand Flax and Tow. eto. p A P 1 iThTITg I N O B. Iff, PHILLIPPS t BON HAVE RECErVTID, EX LATE ARRIVALS 185—P AGK. AG B S—lßs COOT-ININB mt „ ct 86,000 ROLLS OF PAPERHANGINGS, ooNSisrnNO o» NEW PATTERNS R» Drawing, Dining, B**^* 5? n m 'B Btalroase. suitable for the Mansion or Cottage. BEAUTIFUL DESIGNS, AND BEST VALUE EVER OFFERED IN W6—PACKAGES—9IB BORIMB AND HESSIANS W^SE_»___K" Al£ -R-JDB SUNDRIES. yf, PHILLIPPS * BON, ac .-t, ot Oinmi-sisjH.



"XT E W MUSIC. THE TENAKOE GALOP. THE TENAKOE GALOP (Socond Edition Just Publlshod). AH THE KAOE ! ALL TUB KAOE I THE TENAKOK GALOP ' May bo had of nil Booksollers and Muslo Waro houses throughout New Zealand, GT I S D ALE, • COAL AND FIREWOOD DEALER, At Yard, Karangahape Road, or Shlp'c Side. Posts and Ralls, Houao Blocks, and Shingles on Bale. Ty OTI 0 B OF REMOVAL. MESSRS. E. MITCHKLSON & Co., KAURI GUM, GRAIN, and PRODUCE MERCHANTS, bog to notify that thoy havo Romoral to moro Commodious Promises, Bituatod In Littlo Quoen strcet, opposite tho Warehouses of Mr A. H, Nathan and Mr A. Heather, Merchants. Auckland 17th January, 1885. Q.ROUND LIME. GROUND LIME FOR SALE • SOUTHGATB a MAHURANGI HYDRAULIC GROUND ROCHE LIME. In any quantity, for Concroto Paths, Floor- Cellars, &o. (noxt to Btono (lagging Is un rlvallod for durability and hard-sotting qualities). For tanks and other wet work it is a Hi -st-class material. 18, KEANE, SOLE AGENT, I CUSTOMS-STREET HAVING disposed of my coach business at North Shoro, I havo a fow voir Superior Horses loft for Salo.—Apply to F. J. Quick, Devonport, North Shoro. pHEEK BROS. HAVE JUST OPENED UP, EX KAIKOURA- Paintkrs' Brushes of every description Dandy and Body Brushes Spoke and Water Brushes Italian WnisKS Turnery RjCVE_RSIBI.re MATS Tinware, Kitchen Requisites _NOLi_n and American Novelties Sherwood's Lustral .Virkwork govehnment disinfectant Clothes Baskets (all slzbb) Fly Cheat Meat Wakes (sole agenta for New Zealand) Hupp Leather Knife -sharpeners and Cleaners. CHEEK BROS.' BRUSH WAREHOUSE, NEWTON. QI'ENINO ANNOUNCEMENT. A. B, THOMPSON (Late of Londonderry) ' Regs to intimate to his frionds and tho publio that he will COMMENCE BUSINESS ON JANUARY 21, AB JANUARY 21, TEA BLENDER, GROCER, AND PROVISION MERCHANT, TEA A SPECIALTY, My Stook of Oil, Italian, and French Goods is Largo, Well-bought, and will bo sold for Half tho Usual Profit. A TRIAL SOLICITED. Note the Address— A. B. THOMPSON, FOOT OF GRKY-STREET fthi-_ .l™™. >■-'— "~* ARCHITEOT. wrnn-nnv'* w.n.niNo*. onitiw-WRiiM^ 7S O TO BATH VJT to ROTH'S PUBLIO HOT, COLD, AND SHOWER BATHS, Victoria-street East. Chargo-OIfE SHILLING. Open all wook days from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m., and SUNDAY MORN INOS from, till M a,m. Tho Bath-roomß are all private, and supplied with every conven ience, Turkish towels, flesh and hair brushes, combs, respirators, soaps, && Seleot Bath rooms (private) for Ladies every day. at all hours, wkh female attendance, Ono Shilling and Slxpenoo. Please note tho addross—Victoria itroet East, above tho Greyhound Hotel, and next tho Cheap Bedding and Furniture Mart AuoklW N.B.—Barber In attowfonae. _^ ■VjTTARNOCK BROTHERS, SOAP AND CANDLE MANUFACTURERS, COX'S CREEK, RICHMOND. OWIO- DURHAM-STREET, AUCKLAND. Cash Purchasers ot JTallow. Wool. Bheepsklns, and Bones, RIV. A. DUGLEBY, M.R.1.8.A., ARCHITECT, &C Offices: No. T, Exohango Chambors, Queen- street JH 0 W D B N,! • QUEEN-STREET. PIANOS. PIANOS. VIOLINS. &o. ANOTHER SHIPMENT OF HAAKE'S, MIGNON'S, AND RAPOLDI. J, H. considers the Haakb to be the best German Piano manufactured; the Mionon tne neatost and best finished; and the Rapoldi for appearance, tone, ond durability, the oheapeat Piano ever offered in this market. A few flrst-olass Violins and a good Secon-. hand Piano, and two Church Pedal and Pipe Organs, for sale. /TJlros. J. Harbutt, / \ MANCI'AdTTOER OF CORN BROOMS, B*B_ff* TRADE] X APAI* }_ARg. TELEPHONE N 0...232. I mo PLUMBERS AND THE PUBLIC, j We having imported a large Pipe Cuttingand | Screwing Machlno, are propared to cut or screw all sizes of pipo up to 3-lnoh on tho most reason able terms. PAUL ANJ} SCHENK> Licensed Plumbers, Albert-street. pLEANLINESS ! JJCONOMY !! TTEALTH 1! I SECURED BY THE USE OF THE NEW DRY CLOSET SYSTEM (ROBERTS'S PATENT PROCESS). AGENTS FoR AUCKLAND: Messrs E. Porter and Co., Ironmongers, Queen-street. N SALE, Ground Mortar (delivered to town or suburbs), 200 oasis. Portland Cement, Plaster of Paris. Fireclay (by ton or lb), Fire Bricks, &C.-R. Jenkinson. Builder. Lome street- '. PATTERSON, late Belcher's Livery and Bait Stables, cornor Upper Queen-street and Karangahape Road. Saddle Horses and Buggies for Hire. Charges moderate. TH Oi Si rS A L Si i> An ACRE of LAND (cornor Allotment). _e_urely fenced, with a General Store and Dwelling-house, 7 rooms; also, Stable and Warehouse erected thoreon, known as the Pukekura Post-office, and capable of doing a modi trade. Present owner and occupier leaving for England. Terms oasy. Apply to THOMAS MORRIS, Cambridge West, Waikato. ffIHE MAGIC CLEANSER.—Everybody I should try this wonderful discovery in S"oan and saving of labour. By using Wahnook l-?o__7Extract of Soap 50 per cent, of tho Smayte Bayed. It gives the clotbes a wonderful whiteness that cannot be eouallcd. A great saving to laundresses, etc. Sot- by all Storekeepers. ; UTC HE R AND C 0., Fort-st, and Queen-st Wharf. STEVEDORES, RECEIVING AND FORWARDING AGENTS. WOOL STORED AUD DUMPED FOB SHIPMENT. BALLAST SUPPLIED.



1 OANGES. RANGES. RANGES. T. ATKINSON, ENERGETIC FOUNDRY, CnniSTCHCnCH, Has arrived, and commenced a BRANCH RANGE, COPPER, AND FURNACE FACTORY In AUCKLAND, VICTORIA-STREET, near Old Red Lion Hotel. It Is by tho roquest of so many of his old friends that lie has dono bo, and he hopes they will now givo him all the support they can. Ho intends this yoar to givo a death-blow to Co lonial Ovens, ns his Ranges will bo sold so ro niarkably Cheap that every poor man can get ono. Price list by calling. Every Range sold in his Shop guaranteed to give satisfaction. They aro tho most economical in the colonies. Holder of Eighteen Certificates and One Silver Cup Como and see for yourselves. Prico, from £2 15a to £_0 and upwards. _A man kop^on purposo for Repairs. COUSINS AND ATKIN. COACH BUILDERS, Elliott and Albbet-stukkts, Have ln Stock- Double and Slnglo-seatod Buggies, Hooded Pluetenß, Vis-a-vis, Waggonettes, Don Carts, Socond-hand Phaetons aud Buggies. Also, Many Thousands^Spasoned Finished Spokes, the A. and Gr. Price, ENGINEERS, BOILERMAKERB, IRON AND BRASS FOUNDERS. AND GENERAL MACHINISTS, THAMES, Have for sale the following Machinery I— 1 Portable Engine, by Hornsby & Co.. 8 h.n. 1 Horizontal Engine, double oylin_er. dlamotcr, 24in. Btroke } Horizontal Engine, lOin. by 181 n. stroke 1 Launch Kngino, _ jln. by 61n. stroke 1 Multitubular Boiler, 17ft. long by sft. dlametef 1 Corn ah Bo lor, 20ft. long by lift, diameter 1 Cornish Boiler, 18ft. long by 6ft. diameter 1 Cornish Boiler, 17ft. long by 4ft Bin. diameter I Corn Bh Boilor, Iflft. long by sft. diameter J Cornish Boilor, 15ft. long by Ift. 6ln, diameter I Vertical Boiler, Field tubes, 7ft. x 3ft lin.; new A quantity of sooond-hand Quarts-Mushing Estimates supplied for all classes of Engineering Work.—Makors of Sawmill and Quorts orushlng Machinery, Turbine Wheels, Hydrsullo Maoblnory, Timber Jaoks, mni Patent Smtetr Catches for V.srehonso and othor UM 3km Union oil, soap, and candle COMPANY (LIMITED),! MANUFACTURERS OF STEARINE CANDLES, COMMON AND TOILET SOAPS, LUBRICATING AND OTHER OILS. WORKS-ST. ANN'S. BRIDGE, PENROSE. WAREHOUSE AND OFFICES-LOWER ALBERT-ST., AUCKLAND. Oaah Purohiuwra cf Tallow. FLATT AND FAWCETT'S UNRIVALLED £4 4s SUIT! £4 4s SUIT I For Quality, for Cheapness, for Stylo, and Good Workmanship, STANDS UNRIVALLED! Their Motto is: FULL VALUE FOR CASH. Call and See their CHOICE STOCK of SCOTCH AND COLONIAL TWEEDS, PLATT AND FAWCETT, TAILOR. v Katuh-qahai -h Road. 0„ U_.T._-b til IW> Tj.fSlnfta^Kiruvra w> •Ouick's Livery and Bolt Stables," Albert toot, and!__% that MESSRS JAMES DIG .AN & CO., the irentlamen te whom ho has relinquished the samo, will bo accorded Support ji an equally Üboral manner. Patrons can roly upon boing treated civilly ond fairly by his auo- Beßsors, undor whose proprietary he feels sure tbo hoatelry will bocomo the favourite of Auck j"j.DlGNAN] IT. FOLEY] [P. LUNDON MESSRS JAM_S DIGNAN & CO. having purchased Mr F.Quick's Business, hope to merit Die patronage bo generously bestowed on thoir late and popular predecessor. For Hlro-llan .am Cabs' Opon and Close Onrriacroe, Boggles of every description. Waggonettes, Breaks and Omnibuses. Ludicß' and Gent omens Saddle Homos, Privato Carriages with Livery. Hearses and Mourning Ceaohcs. Orders by.Post, Tele graph, or ToTephone (No. 121) recoivo careful Sttontlon. Thoßtables provids unsurpassed accommodation for Horses, &o. Night attend snoe. Charitoa moderate. TITALLINDINE & COT, RUTLAND-STREET, AUCKLAND, WHOLESALE FURNITURE MANUFACTURERS, Beg to Inform Morchants, Shippers, Furniture. Dealers, and the Trado that, having orected Machlnory of tho most modern description and labour-saving appliances, thoy aro nowproporod to MANUFACTURE ALL KINDS OF FURNITURE IN AN. QUANTITY, And on the shortest notice. WOBKMAVSniP AND MATERIAL OUABANTBKD -r KnrRTRIAL AH» PROVIDENT PER r^___H_sffljMMguK e^w of Queen-street and Vulcan Lv* INVESTMENT DEPARTMENT. This Society is now Issuing: #_nr_ta erdtoorylnveutbii Shares, c_rnylna fun MM "•^^^oIwDEPARTMINT. Interest allowed on deposits fori SSSSS—--:-•" SSSSSS: BORROWING DEPARTMENT. "fttf^f P^ or the whole of their mortKa_cs at tt^-time. 'HBoß* GEORGE FBA-EB. Manager. BBHB_f^«Hfflft First, Medium, and Socond-oloss Building "ffing. Lining, and other Dressed Timber, "^NlOTAN^'fclNa* T7^TC" ABTEK' S XMAS BOX AND NEW* YEAR'S GIFT. THE WONDER OF THE AGE. . ___ _-_h;.i__. nut this Coupon and taking it, !__? _2«H to T I Carter's Picture and Musical wlth2sod,tol.^.-iu a . Btr cct. Auck- L^w flboGl^EN One of hia beautiful Rolls Sfgt_t-m SS- °£ 00lobratctl IJainth,Kß'' worth TEN gjuLUNGS. Post free for 3d extra. Also, Double Roll for ss; worth 20s 1 Gdoxtropoat : TtSTTirFrM. BURROWS Architect and Building Surveyor, OverGood ! on^__ AUCKLAND ™ G~T FFO R D I ™„__i take thia opportunity to return _+ ? A?,l tbankß to.tho Public of Pomonby for !__ enjoyed since commencing busi the patronage uyoyc coureo f«"Jt °l iflimenta share of their esteemed 'a« urs E^r. Garment finished in an artistic and workmanlike manner. t gifford tailor, &c, Jervois Road, Ponsonby. ==t=Tw]HESTER FIRE ASSURANCE J\/l_ COMPANY, ESTABLISHED 1821. CHIEF OFFICES: 98 King-atreot, Manchester, 90, Cheopside, London. AGENTS FOR NEW ZEALAND: M_BBBBW.MOARTHUR& CO., AUCKLAND. The undersigned is prepared to accept Risks Settled In the colony. All losses prom^u^ DERICK NUTTK £ General Manager, S5, Insurance Buildings. Auokland,



Land and Estate Agents. BAMPBIi VAILK.] [JOHN I)Oim_A_. Vaile & Douglas (Late Samuel Vaile), house, land, and estate agents, land and estate auctioneers. „„•_... __waij estate valuators. brokers under the land transfer shortland street (Nicxt thk Post Office), BANKKRSi Bank of Nkw South Wales. See also our advortisomout In "N.Z. Herald and " Weoldy News.") MORTGAGES BOUGHT. Jomfortablo COTTAGE ol 4 rooms and large room underneath; water laid on; closo iS__ hro? I*WP»S1 *WP»S allotment 3,1x100. Prico, _.WO, and vory easy terms of payment could bo arranged.-Vailo & Douglas, Houbo and Estate . /5_? nts' Sllortland-Htreot. 1399 COTTAGE of 5 rooms in a good situation near to town : allotmont 33 x 100; planted with fruit trees, all in full bearing. Prico, £230.— Vailo & Douglas, Houso and Land Agents, Shortland-street. Vloo Nice little FARM of 8i acres within 13 mllos of Auckland, on main road, olose [to ohuroh and school and railway station; all fenced; half in grass and half in crop; new House of 4 rooms, Prico, £360.—Vaile and Douglas, Land and Estato Agents, Shortland stroot (noxt the Post-ofllce). 1100 HOTEL.—Splendid Family Hctol, contain ing 30 rooms, all new and well-built of brick and cemented front, together with largo public hall, and every convenience, situated in a thriving township, closo to railway, Sec. Btablo in eonneotion with hotel, and the whole doing a good trade.—Price and terms on appli cation to Vaiio & Douglas, House and Estate Agents. Shortland-strcot. 1373 SPLENDID BUSINESS ALLOTMENT on the Ponsonby Road, in commanding posi tion, and of good sizo. Prico low. Terms oasy.-Vallo and Douglas, Land and Estato Agents. Shortland-street. BUILDING ALLOTMENTS, NEWTON, 0 lota eaoh, 2 of them having frontages of 50 feet by a dispth of 110 feet, and tho others front ages of 40 feet by same dopth. Price low, and terms easy, as may be arranged.—Vailo and Douglas, Land and Estato Agents, noxt tho I'ost-oillco, Shortland-street. 1372 SMALL FARM of 14 acres, very suitable for a working man; all ln cultivation; rich land; Houso of 3 rooms and kitchen, stable, &o. Price, £200. i__n CHEAP LITTLE HOMESTEAD, Macros, Kaat Tatrmki : all In (truss and crop. Cottaso of 3 roomß and email one of 2 rooms. £20(L PARTLY IMPROVED FARM of 132 acres, all fenced; 15 acres in grass. Splondid position for fruit farm ; deop wator frontage ; closo to town. £5 per aero. 1363 £300 — GOOD LITTLE WATERSIDE FARM of 112 acres, with largo run adjoining; 25 to 30 acres in cultivation; Bplondid placo for fruit growing, Torms oaßy. — Vaile and Douglas, Land nnd Estato Agots, Shortland street : immediate possession. 1286 £220—COTTAGE of 4 rooms, with allot mont 33 x 98ft., neat garden, and closo to the tram-Hnoß.—Vaile and Douglas, Houso and Land Agents. Shortland-Btreet. 1352 £300—Very Convoniont COTTAGE of 4 rooms and scullery, allotment 32 x 80ft. within quarter of nn hour's walk from Queon-streot. —Vaile and Douglas, House, Land and Estato Agents, noxt P. 0.. Shortland-strcot. 1892 £650—HOUSE of 5 rooms and Kitchon, gaa and water laid on, &c; workshop 24 x 14, Allotmont, with frontago of 33 feet to Upper Union-streot, and frontage to Nelson-atreet of 31 feet.—Vailo and Douglas, Land and Estate Agnnts, Shortland-street. LARGE FREEHOLD ALLOTMENT, G6 x 11" feet, together with dwelling-house, stables, SCO., conveniently situated, within 7 minutes' walk of Post-offloo, and suitable either for privato residonco sites, or for busi ness purposes; prioe moderate. Torms easy. —Vailo and Douglas, Land and Hoube Agents, Shortland-street. 1321 £630—NEW HOUSE of 6 rooms, with out honso, tanks, &c„ and allotment C 6 x 193, voloanlo soil: convenient situation. — Vaile and Douglas, House and Ijand Agont Short land-stroet. 1271 £500—Capital Waterside FARM, of 90 acres, about half rich alluvial flat, 30 acres ln grass. HjgHjggf J, rffnmfe^'HWf-. riuvhvehmr. Btroet. Price, _C500.-Valle and Douglas, House. Land, and Estato Agents, Shortland-Btreet.^ £400 — HOUSE of 6 rooms ; colonial ovon, crates &0., overy convenience; corner allot ment good situation—Vailo and Douglas, Houso and Estato Agents, Shortland-strcot^ £380 —NEW HOUSE of 6 rooms, verandah 'back nnd front, wash-house; all drainod;| gas and wator; allotment. 30ft x 132 ft; good situa tion, ofoso to tramiines.-Vailo and Douglas, lions-. Land, and Estato Agents, next toi the Genoral Poat-ofllco. Shortland street, 1112 C H QSMOND, AND MONETARY AGENT, 110, Qubkn-btukkt (Adjoining B, Tonka and Co.'s). TELEPHONE N 0...7.85. Bank_rb] ~_, „ ~ National Bank ot New Zealand (Limited). Mortgages and Loans Negotiated, Ronta and Interests Colleoted, .„„__,«. Monoy Inveßted on First-olasa Securities with out ohargo, . Estates managed for absonteea. .._____. Valuations and Arbitrations undertaken. Natlvo Land affairs special y nnderstood. "ousoß to I-ot and Properties for Sale plaoed on my list free of oharge. ..—„__, Every description of landed property bought orLar_o^um d B oto0to lend on flrßt-olasß seouritles. piil p"R~o"p 11111-& fITORES.-Several large ones ln commanding Vinsltionß: overy Information on apnUcatJon. sIoRE AND COMFORTABLE HOUSE ln a flVat-olass leading position; both water and gas laid in i a fine opening for someone. hiJntnmland very deep; splondid business SSTte- of IS? dS'ption (double front age aro vory hard to obtain anywhere oloso fo 2 "en-street. Thiß site should at once com mand tho attention of persons requiring a grand position bo noar the Post-office. BROWN-STREET, PONSONBY - A Capital and very convenient Six-roomod House almoßt now; nice allotment; pretty view. Prloo. -425, with terms to suit. PONSONBY-Very prottv Seven-roomed Villa Ito_-en_a (new)-gas and water; every con- NEWTON; SYMONDS-STREET SIDE-Vory Comfortable Eight-roomed House .(just tho Mrto?house there 1b so much inquiry for at present), closo to Queen-street; gas and water; largo allotmont; nioe view, ond *eapi«7M. 0 , BTi CONVENIENTLY - SITUATED 8 - ROOMED HOUSE, Vlotoria Avonuo; ront, Hs por HKVBRAL COMFORTABLE AND PLEA- SaStLY-SITUATED HOUSES at low rents to good tenants. qUBUBBAN pROPKBT ES. 8210-VERY COMFORTABLE 1-ROOMED COTTAGE, oonvonlont dlatanoe from town; Mount Eden distriot; overy convenlonoo, and nice allotment; easy terms of payment. NORTH SHORK-Two flrst-oUiss Allotments, commanding a very pretty view, in rapidly ?K looallFy. clone to tho wharf. £3 16a por flawo FOR AN 8-ROOMED HOUSE and good HllOtoenMltuated near Mr Morley's Store on tho Great North Road. A ohauoe seldom met MOUNT EDEN. VIEW ROAD-Ono of tho Prottiost Ilousos in the district, bnilt on an allotment 50 x 250, commanding a pleasant viow; garden tastefully laid out, built and finished in a vory superior nmnnor; should be inspected to bo appreciated; contains Aye rooms, exclusive of cupboards and pantries. Prico ow and torms easy. FIVE ACRES, live miles from town; northern aspect; £30 per acre. This is the proporty for an industrious man; torms to suit. TEN ACRES, same as above. House to suit will be built on deferred payment system, if HWVERAI. 3 to 7-ACRK SECTIONS, suitable for MariTot Gardens; good soil; convenient to ta_vn- good road frontago, 35 miles from j t_w_i froat prospeotWe value; easy terms. Money Advanced to build with, repayable ! bTmonthly or quarterly parents. obtainedl near Auokland; the size of the site would be about 300x200 feet, TWnUNT ROSKIUj (Valley Soad|-A good M°rooied House on a Largo Corner AUotment i (|*L ADSTONE gSTATE. 10a PEP FOOT AND UPWARDS.-AII the 1 ?t_o_is Pnrtions of that moat conveniently _Mmtod pro^rty known as the Gladstone Fitfto ThiaTCstate, situated bo close to town, S_d from any portion of which tho views are nnßU?pSsed; is now Subdividedinto Large Allotments. These allotments are not 33 x JS, i^t have large frontages and still larger dopth. T h„ prices are such that almost any person may obtata their own freohold at a nominal Sos£ Should terma be any inducement, the nw^er is prepared to accept a third cash, the hSanceto remain for 3or 6 years at 6 per cent. _er an^nm Tho inducements which thia pro- Sortv Sffors to any persons requiring a nice -fflence Site or a Splendid Investment are IRS* TTimov being able to purchase a g£_d Alio™ So town for itaper _!■_,* qnll semi-volcanic, viewß unrivalled; S°t_(n t imffi walk of a railway station, ____fto the immediate vicinity, 'buses _S_?t_.ntlv- church and sohool convenient; SS_ndwater mains within 100 feet of the pro __rt_ •■ post-offlce and telophone withm a little Sut-ncei no clearing required. Plana and eve^ information mar do obtained at the offloe of the undersigned



Sporting <^ia^E^__________>>m ADAM BEDE'S CONSULTATION ON THE DUNEDIN CUP, 1885 4,000 MEMBERS AT TEN SHILLINGS EAOH, 110 PRIZES ! 110 PRIZES I _ . _ Divided as follows: Ist Horso .. ..£.-100 2nd Horse.. .. SOO 10 Prizes at £20 .. £200 3rd Horso .. ..100 10 Prizes at £1S .. lflo Starters, divided 200 50 Prizes at £5 .. 250 Non-starters, div, .100 Total £000 Total .. £1100 ADAM REDE would particularly draw Sub scribers attention to tho fact that this Con sultation will be drawn as soon as full, in tho presoneo of tho Press and a Committee of Sub scribers. Early application of Shares Bhould bo mndo by letter, enclosing Two Stamps, with exchange on Cheques, or by Monoy Order, Bank Notes, or Drafts. Registered Letters or t elegrams will not on any account be reoeivod. If Bank Notes are sent, please use two en velopes, one sealed and placed inside the other. P.O. Ordera preferred when procurable It will greatly expedite business if an addressed envelope is enclosed with application. Address— _£_, ADAM BEDE, Care of H. N. Abbott, Box No. 2, Post-offlce, Auckland. £5000. iMfflfc £5000. JQUNEDIN CUP, 1885. WILL CLOSE FEBRUARY 24TH. TO BE BUN FEBRUARY 26TH, 1885. W 10,000 MEMBERS AT 10s EACH. TO 230 PRIZES. . DUNEDIN CUP & 40 Nominations. 190 Cash Awards, t) OFirst £1200 2at£loo .. £200<3 OSecond 000 4at 50 .. 200s! j-Third........... 300 10 at 25 .. 250g g Starters (divide 10 at 20 .. 200 O S ab't £10 each) 280 40 at 10 .. 4<wS gNon-starters 40 at 8 .. 320 g (div. ab't £20 Bj at 5 .. 4500 0 each) 600 — a fi m «°»* Each Ticket has Eight Chances, and can obtain a Prize in eaoh of tho Eight Drawings, Pleaso send P.O. Ordors when convenient, and two stamps for replies. READ THIS I Mr Abriham having retired from tho Bust- S, OSV_I, kefl thls opportunity of thanking the Publio for past patronage, and respectfully re quests a continuanco of that support for his successors, who will do their utmost to furnish their patrons with all neQossary information. Asi a guarantee of their bona fides. Investors can obtain Names and Addresses of tho Three Principal Winners; Names and Addreaseß of Committee; and can also inspect Ada's Books at all times. ADA MANTUA Caro of Lyons & Hart, Box 351, Post-ofllco, Dunedin. ______________-______» £SP___£ £s,ooo- t_ nno 10.000 PROGRAMMES AT 10s EACH. FIDELITY COMPANY'S ANNUAL PROGRAMME ON TUB DUNEDIN CUP. 40 HORSES and 115 NEW ZEALAND BONDS Divided as follows— Ist Horso.. ..£I3OO N.Z. bonds. 2nd Horso.. „ 700 sat £100 _ „ £500 3rd Horse.. .. 300 10 at £50 500 Others (divided) „ 700 20 at £20 „ . m 40at£10 .. .. 400 40 at £5 .. .. 200 Total .. .. £3000 Total .. ..£2OOO Total amount of Prizos. .£5.000. Eaoh Ticket has Six Chancos, and can obtain a Prizo in Each Drawing. Will Closo on or about 21th February, 1885. Please add stamps for reply and result- _ either* to a'pai-ticular person or to order, thoy will bo returned to the Bonder. 3 P.O. Orders may bo Bent, but they must bo mado payable to Fidelity Company only, and not to any particular person. 4. Registered letters or telegrams, cannot bo replied to. Addross only as below— „___ FIDELITY COMPANY, Car f Alfrod A. Cameron's Box 251, Post-offlce. Dunedin. Insurance. '__ ATEW ZEALAND INSURANCE __S COMPANY (FIRE AND MARINE). Capital £1.000,000 Paid-up and Reserve Funds — £100,000 Protection from FIRE on MARINE LOSS Can be Effected in this Company, claims met with promptitude and liberality. JAMES BUTTLE, Manager. HE COLONIAL MUTUAL LIEJS ASSURANCE SOCIETY (LIMITED). AUOKLAND OFFICES X 139, QUEEN-STREET. DIRECTORS I AUOKLAND.-J. M. Shera (Chairman). S. Thorno George, F. J. Mosb, M.H.R. Dunedin—E. J. Spence (Chairman). W. J.M. Laraach C.M.6.. M.H.R.; Hon. George Mc- Lean? M.L.C.; Hon. Robert Stout, Premier. THE COLONIAL MUTUAL has addedto aU tho ordinary forms of Assurance SEVERAL. DISTINCTIVE FEATURES, and is tho only Colonial Life Offlco which issues TONTINE INVESTMENT POLICIES. The "Absolute" and "Modified" Tontine Policies of tho Colonial Mutual secure advan tages not offered by any Foreign Company. Colonial Mutual Policies are INCON-KSI ABLB FROM DATE OF ISSUE, being en tirely free from obnoxious conditions as to travelling, residence, oooupation, mode of i«e, or manner ot death. && R LYAH. Secretary for HawZaala&&. /GOVERNMENT LITE INSURANCE. Head Officb: PROVINCIAL BUILDINGS, Wellington, CHB ONI,- NKW ZEALAND LOT OITIKII. GOVERNMENT SECURITY. MUTUAL INSURANCE, - LOWESff PREMIUMS. The Ordinary Branoh offers an Injuranoe of CI.2M) at the premium charged else whore for £1,000, equivalent to JIN IMMEDIATE BONUS OT £200 In addition to Full Participation In Profltl. WORKMAN'S INSURANCE Specially provided for ln the INDUSTRIAL BRANCH. POMOntH. ISSOTD FROM fiS UPWARDS, WTIB VS. PARTICIPATION IN PROFITS. Mt PREMIUMS PAYABLE WEEKLY, For which a Collector will caU. SPECIAL TABLE^ FOR CHILDREN. Policies of £20 and upwards, after Tlu-ee Years, can be surrendered for Cash, or tor c Free Policy. .-,.„„. LIBERAL BEOULATIONS, NOTE.--Tha Govornment not only brtags Insnranco within the roach of nearly every maj, woman, and child in the community, but pro videa tho description of polioy and mode of pay ment best suited to the requirements ot eaoh. D. m. LUOKIE. Conu-lsato-sr. LONDON MORTGAGE, LOAN, AND DISCOUNT BANK. 50, SHORTLAND-STREET, AUO-LATO (Oppositb A Clark & Sons' Wab_ho___>_, »_ffl»W_ £10 TO £1,000. Uson nersonal.freehold, and leasehold security, repayable by "weekly, Monthly, or Quarterly Instalments, at Lowest Current Rates. Advonoea made ou Furniture without removal, and all olasses of Mm-ohandiße. LOA»BGRANTEDUPONLI»EPOHO^,L_aAOn_. and Interests under Wilis. BILLS DISCOUNTED AT CURRENT RATES. Loans upon Deposit of Deeds. Repayhskl by Easy Instalments, FORMS GRAWS. All communications and Interviews new strictly confidential. J- Bank of Enoland Notes Chvnq-p. sT~ M IS AD, . BUTCHER CITY MARKET, In thanlung the publlcf or theUberal patronage bestowed on him during the past 18 months, begs to announce that he has entered, into partnership with MrR. Fowler, and that the business will in future be earned on under the name of Mead and. Fowler. Heja&estb? opportunity of assurmg.his numerous patrons and tho publio generally that no efforts will bo spared by the new firm to merit a continuance o? their patronage. The working expenses being much lower than other houses in the trade, our prices are suoh as will aofy competition.



Tenders m 0 B U I L D E R" -B. BRICK STORE IN COMMERCE-STREET. Tenders will bo received for Erection of Briol; Slore in Oommerce-Bt. until THURSDAY, 12tli February, Plans, &c., at my Offlce. R. MACKAY FRIPP. Architect. !), Mercantile Chambors. Ono CONTRACTORS Separate Tenders (without painting) aro re quired for a Cottage, by Noon of February 4. THOS. HOLDER, Architect, ___ High-Btreet, rr\ O BUILD W~K~S. a ?£____ t?.^ 111 ™ _° rocclved until noon of SATURDAY, February 7, for tho Erection and Completion of a Wesleyan Church at Devon port, North Shore. EDWARD RARTLEY, Architect. rjl 0 B Vj L I) FFI The Time for receiving Tenders for the Erec tion of a Brick Villa Reaidence at the corner of Jormyn and Eden streets is extended to noon on TUESDAY, tho 3rd February. Planß, &c, at our offices. Queen-street EDWD. MAHONKg &_S£N, Architects. HP ° BUILD E"R~S. Tenders will'be received until noon THES ES* _,10t. h February, for the Erection of a Villa Residence at Mount Albert (timber). Plans, etc., at my office. R. MACKAY FRIPP, Architect, 9 Mercantile Chambers, Queen-street. fTIENDERS will be received at Mr Prime's, J_ Ironmonger, Karangahape Road, until 7 p.m. on Wednesday, February i, where plans and specifications may be seen, for the Erection and Completion of a House in Newton Road. TENDERS WANTED for Ila]s__£~Two Shops in Patteson-streot, Freeman's Bay until 7 p.m. on Tuesday, February 3.—Plans and specifications to be seen at R. McCabe's, Iron monger. Patteson-street, Freeman's Bay. It. * H. D UDBR DEVONPORT WHARF, HOUSEjLAND, and COMMISSION AGENTS, GROCERS, GRAIN, COAL, and FIREWOOD DEALERS. CARTAGE CONTRACTORS, BUILDERS' MATERIAL, POSTS, RAILS. RAILINGS, SHINGLES, AND SANITARY PIPES, &0„ &0. &0. PROPRIETORS OF DEVONPORT BRIOK YARD AND SCORIA PIT. Educational. TIT I S S VAILE WILL RESUME DUTIES In her new Class-room, Pompallier Terrace, near Ponsonby Road, on MONDAY, February 2nd. Advanced and Elementary Classes aro established for English, Frenoh, German. Drawing. Painting, Mußic, etc. ~Mlsa Vaile is at home every afternoon. RS S. E. SHEAF, Royal Academy of Mublc, Queen's Oollogo, and pupil of Sir Storndale Bennett. London, rooeives a limited number of Music Pupils, elementary and finish ing. — Karangahape Rood, between Pitt and Upper Queen-street . MADAME LIBRI'S Preparatory School, , Windmill Villa.Symonds-streoU-Duties will bo resumed on Monday, February 2. Hours of attendance, from 9 a.m, to 3 p.m. "VTEWTON GRAMMAR SCHOOL.— __1 Rev. Peter Mason, B. A-School duties will bo resumed on the 2nd of February. Draw ing by Miss Tye. Evening Tuition. MUSIC. -Miss J. M. Bogie desires Elementary and Advanoed Pupils for Tuition in Music. Resideneo-O'Neill-atreet, Ponsonby. Terms and references on applica tion. OUNT EDEN SEMINARY, EDEN VALE ROAD.-Tho Misses Hewitson will Re-open their Establishment on MONDAY, February 2nd. Terms commence February 2. May 18, and September 9. . 74/IRS CLAYTON'S f^___^^"T^^BaUpVHoaTTtufn by' Prime, ironmonger). . I Ityfß p. B. WOOD HA M, Its Teacher of the PIANOFORTE AND HARMONIUM. . Address caro of Mr A. Eady, Auckland Musio Warehouse, Qocen-stroet. Mil MARTIN SWALLOW, PROFESSOR OF MUSIC, 100. Grey-strekt. Terms: The Quarter of 12 Lessons paid in advance. J-houraweok 3 guineas 1-hour a week * sui°__M5 ui°__M lhourawoek fi Guineas Single Lessonß One Guinea Each. T; c n s id c, UPPER SYMONDS-STREET. MRS GLOVER will resume fte duties of her Boardingl!nd Day School on February 2nd In St Sepulchre's School-room, which she has rog-gwltm her premises adjoining her former residence aro ready. She has also rented the house lately occupied by Mrs Ansley. near St. Sepulchre's Church, where she will be S"&£ transact Bchool business on and after January 27th from 10 till 12 a.m. „, , . lleru Schmitt's Classes will bo resumed, and will include Harmony and Thorough Bass. RAINING COLLEGE, WELLESLEY-STREET. EVENING CLASSES. Engineering and Architecture. Drawing, Steam Engine and Applied Mechanics. Commencing TUESDAY, FEB. 3, 7 P.M. TEACHER-WALTER T. ROBINSON. '• Board of Education "-First-class Honours Science and Art Department, london. DUCATIONAL HUM- lor xcung Children, Ruesell-street. Parnell. Board ing and Day School, conducted by tho Misses ltogors. Duties resumed February 2nd. References to parents of pup.lß.__ , ISS J.'O'HANLON, Artiste in every kind of Artistic Work. Terms for Pupils, including Materials: Wax Flowers (perlesson), 23 Od; Fruit do., 2s Od; Imperial Marblo Work do 2s Od; Leatnor Work do.. 2s Od; Motahcan Lustra Painting do., 2s 6d. Not including Materlalsf Laco Honiton (Point and Roman), fflfk Embroidery (plain Md raised). Crewel Work Paper Flowers, Braiding, Beading, Raised Wool Work. Seed Work, sWll Work, ApXut. &c, eaoh Is Od per lesson. Miss Oltei to Pispro>arod to exeeuto wy orders prompUy and satisfactorily.—Address I_OOMBES a All- CADE, Quoon-stroot. ____________ Board and Residence. MRS OSMOND, Norfolk House, Ponsonby ROAD.-Tho duttes of the School will be resumed on MONDAY, Feb 2. YOUNG Ladies* School, Prospect Terrace. Mount Roskill Road. Principal -Miss Hußklsson. late Miss Dickson. School duties will be resumed on Monday. I eb. .. PRIVATE Board and Residence, three doors below Baptist Chapel, Chapel street ; torma 17s por week. Vn OVERNOR BROWNE HOTEL, (JT HOBSON-STREET. Board and Lodging.. ~ - - gPjSKJH Singlo Room 25Bperweo- ELLESLE V H OUBI (3 doors from Hobßon-street), WeUesley streetWoßt, Auckland, New Zealand. BOARD AND RESIDENCE. A Good Table kept, lofty and well-vontllatod Bodroomß, Plunge and Shower Baths, and every convenience to ensure the comfort of boarders and visitors. T°™&-*^f WlotreßS. ■pUBLIC NOTIFICATION. Crown Lands Offlco, Auckland, January 27, 1885. It is hereby notified that tho Tolls lcviablo nt FRIDAYi the 6th day of February next, at 12 o'clock noon. & A TOLE _ Commissioner of Crown Lands. NoTE.-Conditions of sale may bo seen at this office. ' — ATTERNS OF OUR 50_ SUITS, with full direotionsfor Belf-mowmrement, Grey-street. . WI L LIA M S'S; Patent Mixture for Corns, Piles. Fistula, Sprains. etc„ is on unfailing remedy, testified to by many trust worthy persons. Price, 2a 6d per bottle.-H. G. Williams at Mr Kennerley'B, Hobson-Btreet, Auckland. __—— — ITMILNER STEPHEN will receive Patients at his New_, Cons_Uatlon I tooms, Somerville'B Buildings, Vulcan.Lane, gtojggwYgagg Day from 10 till 5 o'clock. _ ' d,» -i __ TO £500(lowestrates) Advanced •4b I \J on Freeholds. Trade and other §Sb negbtiated.-T. B Hannalord, Monetary Agent, pueon-strcet (Telephoned). —^^ 7NOMPARE OUR TRICES WITH I . thoso of any other Tailor in Auckland, mL will 3_-i see the benefit of paytag Ready Money -WOOLLASIS, Reaay-money Tailor, Sydenham Hotel, l«t _t 9toy-street,



Aurasemeats. ABBOTT'S OPERA HOUSE. Manager for Miss Ward Signor Agrati. TO-NIGHT! (Monday) TO-NIGHT! First Appearance in Auckland of the Great Tragic Actross, MISS GENEVIEVE WARD, AND MR W. H. VERNON, I Tho Colobrated English Actor. Mies Ward, in addition to her innumerable artistio triumphs in Europe and America, Ib now, in conjunction with Mr W. 11. Vernon, making a tour of tho world, and has recently concludod tho Most Brilliant Successful Skarox evor played by any Star in the Aus tralian Colonies, Press and Public being unani mous in their verdict that . MISS GENEVIEVE WARD is without exception the GrcateßtTragic Actress of the Kncli3li-spenl.ing fctJige. Miss Ward'a first appearance in this city will bo in tho Grand 1 lay, FORGET ME NOT! Sir Horace Wrlby .. Mr W. H. Vernon Prince Malleotti .. Mr Arthur R. Lawrence Barrato (a Oorsican) .. ~ Mr C, Fenton Servant MrA. DarviU Porter- .. Mr Edwards Alice Verney .. .. M.bb WaHs Phillips Mrs Foley .... .. Miss Nellie Veitch Strphanik (Marquis do Mohrivart) Miss Genevieve Ward. The Magnificent Costumes worn by Miss Ward in her various characters were made for her by the celebrated Worth, of Paris. FREE ADMISSIONS.-During Miss Ward's Season the Freo List will be entirely stopped, with the exception of the Members of the Press. Box Plan now open at Lennox's. Admission—Dress Circle and Orchestra Stalls, ss; Stella, 3a; PIT, ONE SHILLING. Doors open, 7.15; overture, 8 o'clock. Carriages at 10.20. LIDDY. Agent. /CHORAL SOCIETY. Practice will bo reeumed on TUESDAY, Feb. 3rd, when Members of Orchestra and Chorus are requested to attend at 7.30 sharp. Works for rehearsal: Gounod's " Mesße Solennsjle," Mendelssohn's " Walpurgls Night." J>HYSIOGNOMY. AT THE TEMPERANCE HALL, TO-MORROW (Tuesday). PROFESSOR~o7 E. HUGO Will deliver another of his ENTERTAINING LECTURES On "FOREHEADS." The Analylical, the Synthetic, the Intuitive, the Moral, and Untrustworthy Forehead. Blustrated by Diagrams and Public Readings or Character, Admission-ONE SHILLING. Doors open at half-post Seven, commencing at Eight o'clock. For Sale. *_ OR SALE, Buggies, as follows:—I Telescope (hooded), 2Slngle Seats (hooded), 1 Turnover Seat; also, Waggons, Spit« Carts, etc.; several Sets of good Second-hand Buggy Harness.—Apply Thames Carriage and Dray Factory, Victoria,Btreet. 17.0R SALE, Six Cottages and Land _____ thereon erected, situate a* the corner of Cross and Upper Queen street* late the pro perty of A. Herbert, deceased. Jottages are all tenanted.—For particulars apply to G. N. Brasaey, Solicitor. Queen-Btreet. FOR SALE OR HIRE, Winding Engina (7 inch Cylinder), in good working order. —Apply to R. H, Yeoman, Albert BoilerWorkß, Alhert. street ANNEXATION.— I have three level grassed Allotments, eaoh 50 x 100, only 40 minutes from Quoen-streot: just the spot for my delicate or healthy family, and only 22s 6d per foot; _ oash, balance without interest till November next—Apply to J. R. Randerson. Beforo going to 3AMOA, build in brick or conorete on well 3ltuated Allotment, Wollesley - street East, being a corner, and near the Government, school; 50 years' leasehold, only £30 ground rent. Large prospective value, and leavo the family safe from fire. Price, £100, if sold at once: don't I&^t^l'-_-! nnearT3aTig£_^TSounMn7 ___} Grand Property of 41 Acres Rich Vol canic Land, with good now Dwolhng of G rooms. extensive viow.-For price aud terms, app'y W. and J, Frater, Land Agents, Queen-Btreet. Tj. O R S ALE. GENTLEMAN'S RESIDENCE. 2 miles from Auckland, containing 10 rooms, too most healthy and picturesque situation, near Rail way Station, and within two minutes of malh road. Omnibuses passing ffW.on^rJ£J? sold with 3 or 9 aores of well laid out grounds. subdivided into paddocks, garden, and.orctod. There are over 400 of the choicest fault trees in the.province now heavily laden. Thepropert? has over 1,000 feet of road frontage, and. bought in ono lot, can at any timo be out up and readily Sid It a haidsomo profit. There are stables, cSuch- house, and concrete cistern of graii Sagacity, and everything in first-class order. This property haß never before been offered for sale. Cards to view. W. L. MITCHELL, Estate Agent. Coombes's Arcade, Queen-Btreet. COUSINS AND ATKIN have oa Sale several Seoond-hand Buggies, Phaetons. and Dog Carte, light, and suitable for summer use. , _ :— -_ FOR SALE, real good spring-cart Horse, guaranteed staunch and quiet— Apply to A. and R. Eaton. Commerce-street. FOR SALE, 2. 5-roomed Cottages in Edwin-street, Newton, with brick wall picket fence in front; also, a new 5-roomed Cottage in Norfolk-street, Ponsonby. Owner leaylng district—For address. Star Offloe Q ÜBURBAN ALLOTMENTS. - For O Privato Sale, Eight Allotments fronting the Richmond Avenue; price required, 40s tho foot—Alfred Bnokland. _____ TINSMITH'S and Plumber's Business for Sole, situate in a prosperous township; , capital opening for an industrious man witb a UtßomoSey.-_.pply to B. Porter & Co., Iron- ; mongora, Auckland. — THOR SALE, New Carriages, First-class Jj Ladies' Pbs-ton.Doe Cart medium-sira Delivery Cart and Strong Station ¥a»-W andE.Baston,Coachbuildeßß. Wakefield-Bta_6t T\ E V O N P O R T. FOR SALE-Choice Allotments situated on the Vauxhall Road, with magnificent view, Eood frontage, and within easy distance of fteamer. Price vory low: terms easy.-For full particulars apply to Lilewall Bros., Houso and Land Agents. Poßt-off.ee Store, Devonport. T3ESIDENCE, PARNELL FOR SALE, tho comfortable Resldenwvthe property of J. M. Dargaville.Esq., well situated at corner ot York-street Br? o d?°rd- Stres^^. d Salisbury-street There are 13 Rooms, constat ing of very larco Drawing-room, Dining-room, Nursery, .eat Bedroom, etc., with aU con veniences; splendid view over thoharbour. Tha Grounds contain about One Acre, tostofuUy Md out with flowera and shrubs. Good Tennis Ground, In capital order. AP __J_UEL COCHRANE AND SON, 2 Auctioneers. i^REAT SALE . . _. oi £7,000 WORTH OH BOOTS AND SHOESI AT COST PRICE, FOR CASH ONLY 1 FOB ONE MONTH 1 TTJILLISON, being largely over • Hi stocked with Boots and Shoes of all kinds, ex Glenmoro, s.s. Ruapohu, and b.b. Doric.'-tc.. will Sell Off the whole Stook for ono month, at Cost Prior, for Cash only. As this is o, genuine salo, the public will do well to come I and see tor thoinsclvcs. Must bo sold to make room for large ship ments of Boots to arrive. A fow prices as follows:— Children's Elastic: Boots, worth_4ei „ ..2 0 Ladies' Prunella Boots, worth 10s 6d .. 7 8 Do. do do. worth 8s Cd .. J Do. Kid Elastic do. worth 9fl „ ... 6 0 Do. do. do. worth Us Od .. IJ Do. Kid Button do. worth 155.. .. 10 8 Do. Houso Boots worth 43 6d -SO Do do. worth 6s (Sd .. 4 0 Do! Evoning Shoes' worth 8s 6d ..6 0 SPKCIAL^A^^OF^DIES' KID ALL OTHER GOODS EQUALLY CHEAP. j THOMAS ELLISON, BOOTMAKER AND IMPORTER. ■ -r> S. LEDGER, GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, . HUNTBSR-STREET, WELLINGTON, >*__*_ . . fif , •- . . ;"{ y ■■,-.. !-' ■:.■■*■;■ .'