The Auckland Evening Star.

VOL. XXVI.~-No. 6,008

AUCKLAND, N.Z., MONDAY, MARCH 16, 1885

PRICE: ONE PENNY.



aaippinsj Jfr^X I ' -HIP CO. i%,? ,;|-^Till!<«-*<r.! _THS UNI7KI ?| n afr'«»^_lif___ —■ ■ i i Dare of I D.-iio of SKome^jTonß.! tfailjnB to J_.^^» |On ornbontj 15M. Cityotsydnoy.... *^l Maf.-lflU „_*! ai:^_J_-?-»_S {== FABJ".S'-_ __~ (drstoisss >:,,-.■, :r/; r ;_:,;:v..'(-■• ' g^Baimn.'^o !♦»fi^<, - ' ~„_, .. J^&iu.or^fthe^ie.oiu,, '' 1.1 Tli'rnnßh Bills of Lndlng Isstiod oi srtw«lforNcw York. Boston, «:c., olthei J^S by Paeilio Mail S.S. Co.', •Sffirfng Orders will be Issued after 4 p.m on _edW before the sailing of steamers for Sat "Sof&ht ratea and all other informatior W^lo BROWN CAMPBELL &: CO.. I_Wor QTieen-BtrootjUKlShortland-street. —~-r TybiIENT LIN E, 1 _§__3__sF Under oonf.rant with the New 8^ South Wales GoveruiDOLt foi B_Wi fIAUCIA (at st_.i-.i-r_ option), SUB 2 ?»dNAW__l_______- "ISSSS ?rom Sydney. ;Frcm Molbnrae. March 28 April 3 SSS „::_ AprM a Amu« BBau Aprils M^ LrsrrAN-u MW» Slav 29 lira!. JS-DKK-- Jlo.) .3 Maj .J im And fortnight!'/ thereafter "rh_ui_li fares to London, i3S to £75. S_e_s_a secure aneoial advantagea by iff through from New Zealand. Sooond- S____nsgeraby Orient steamernroprovided S9____o__a_ea to Sydney or Melbourne. *_sMra>M LONUON.-Speoial facUl «« for br_i_lr.g out Friends and BdittTMby pre-payment of the passago-money ■_P_CIAL RETURN TICKETS avaUablo for Um_il_»ro lssnsd at tho following rates i nr_&loon _ _ _ - «17 Piß__-3 BW)KED THROUGH" to LON DON it Red_u«i Rates. T_ hither partlenlars, apply lo ""union STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF NaWZEAI-tJID (L-MITBDI, Agents in New Zealano. F~~ TTNION STEAMSHIP U COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND (LIMITED), TIME TABLE.—March. rOB TiFiN_in_NEI_3ON7PICTON, WKL IWOTOT, L.-TKLTON, AND WEST OOASI PORTS (from Maankanl. BMaw. | Data of Soiling, j t?l_J? Rotohua | Tues., 17,9.30 a.m. |S.loa.m. Etw-A I Tnes.. 2i. 3 p.m. I 2 p.m. njk GfeBORNR, NAPIER, WKIJJNGTON. "otMW.AND PORT CHALMERS tfrom Annkland). frAmoiu I Thnre., 19, noon I — W>m_BAFA I Thnts.. 2C. noon I — TOftMah-O-'SN- ivi_ HI.O-l». WiiHOßi* I Ttiurs.. 19. nocn I — WAUUMPA I Thurs.. 20. noon 1 — 'Calls at Hobart. ' FOR SYDNEY. Rbmaboomj. I Wed., IS. noon I — KoTO-Aiiml-tt_.,2l, 5 p.m. I — -3RBPYA AND LEVUKA. « Arawata 1 San., April p. 5 p.m. I — FOR RUSSELL. Waihobj )-TOday, 17. 5 p.m. I — Cum must 4» booked ana alongside TWO HOCKStaforoadvortised timo of departure. ' FlMSgs Wtets mn«t bo taken at the Com- Ej'l Offloa (Auckland Uranoh), corner ot eniad CMtoms-strcots. L___ "XTORTHERN STEAM- ±H SHIP CO. (LIMITED). i|g)>^S\ Timb Tablb.—March. | __£_N^i (Weather and other Clronm stances Permitting). FROM QUEEN-STREET WHARF. IOTHB HOT LAKES. TERRACES. AND OKYSKRS (VIA TAURANGA). ID WIO-SST, OH_ .VPEBT, A^O EASIE3T ROU'JK. mm mb avoid Oia tedious ana ronga lwl_il Journey by taking pt.ssage in the SBtheni Steamship Company's now and fast Unman Clansman and Wellington, whlob tan Anokland alternately every Monday ond T-m_iy,at 7 p.m., arriving at Tanranga at B Akeku the following morning, when a Coaor. Ute null oontract leaves Immediately after taflkfut for the Hot Lake*. Return through tat. Bteamer and coach, FOUR POUNDS. KBTAURANBA"ANirBAY OE PLENTY _ PORTS. jWMtljji | DATE Or eAILINO. WelUigton | Monday, 16, 7 p.m. Wellington | Tliursday, 19, 7 pm. UMsnan i Monday, 23,7 p.m. toman Thursday. 20. 7 p.m. Wtlllngton I Monday, 30, 7 p.m. Connoot« at Tauranza for Opotlki tegUj and Bay of Plenty Ports every Tuesdf.y. JMRtraaiLL. WHASBAnOA. tSD MoNdOITOI. gusniw I Monday, lh. 7 p.m. Wellington -1 Monday, 23. 7 p.m. wn. an | Monday, 30, 7 p.m. TobObiat Barriek. Tryphkna, Por. Fitz bot. akd wliakoafarapara. jjg_ji I Evory Saturday, 8 a.m. •oaW_ASfl_a_i, whanoarsi Heads, and Mahsapai. Ijjgragor I Every Tuesday, 8 p.m. 'wWhahbarbi, Whangarui Headb, and Parua Bay. jtowgor I Evory Friday. 0 p.m. FOBMKBOgRY Bay ani> Tairua. mk J Every Monday anTfhursday, 7 j __. I P.m, 'S Whahbabw and Whanoarei Hkads j __7l__Va«engcrß and cargo for Waipu). .* won meets tim steamer on arrival to oon laWWengew to Waipu. j}«*ogot I Tuesday. 17,8 p.m. SfWegoi Friday, 20,8 p.m. 'Bfi___ Friday, 20, 8 p.m. SW«Bm Tueoday, 21,8 p.m. mats Wednosday, 25,10 a._i. »S_i>r Friday. 27,0 p.m. ISjgjtonJ Friday, 27,8 p.m. ; ftOH WHANQARKI TO AUCKLAND »j,_ (From Railway Wharf.) feegor Monday, 16,1 p.m. W»gor Thursday, 19,12 noon «_™w Saturday, 21.11.30 a.m. HJBor Monday, 23,10 a.m. ffi~_«__ Wednesday, 25,6 p.m. .HS" Thursday, 20,12 noon Hr 01 Saturday, 28, 8 p.m. ggM v I Monday, SoTlprm. ii__..lT,llrt h« booked and alongside the ; jgM»P.m.prompt. None will be rooolved ! toSffSi Tickets must be taken at the Com- IST'Opce, 67, Queen-street. Anokland. hn .ft*l or Clansman for Walwera l«iay 7 Tl ak 2 p-m" roturDlnß evory IfORTHERN STEAMSHIP COM *' PANY (LIMTED). DAY. MARCH 17, 18S5. CBB AP EXCURSION TO TAURANGA . REGATTA, iba.l ""nwuiy will issno Return Tickets as SSEjSKtPS; having Quccn-streel Wharf ffi? AY, _ TENIN&, March 10.at 7oc'oJk *®jsw_? available for return by the^.S. Ch. O™N, on TUESDAY EVENING WA_ffiIING S' S- ULENiCLa' °" WKD' <I*m*eet ay b° *Ul' ncd at tho °raco- 67- ArfLf HpUE S.S. NEPTUNE j______B__a_. -*- w"l leave Helensvllle ____!_»_. Bvi^ry Friday, after arrival of "J6t train, f or Batley, Pahl, 114 *1U W_ t. ia?J,ohoi and Pom' Curtis, "•TB_msllPoint Cur,fs it high water on cW«Sfis_i ,nonUn 8 lor Helonsville direct, '"^Passengers ana frolght. ->—■ . J. &A. McLEOD. &&£ gTSAM TO LONDON. ,B_SSg£IJENfNSUITAR„OiaSNTAL j BTEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, ' »0R WNBON dTrect ■—. lyiaColimbo). Btomnot, , Leave Leave >—-—______ Sydney. Melbourne. ■S_J«iimT A '• ,1885. MS. §__»..'., -"-• Mar. 20 March 20 SJ_SMVR. ! Aprils Aprils SggLu. 1 — - April 15 April 21 g5]S-f~^___t.- April 89 [May 5 wif B*l. eraanfl.K2 T er. alternate week. tt&lSy _|_S*s °?pfeed to lundon, Mar- I&S»|S!____! Wto »«*» second C__ M finiSR1 *1* low rates. Cheap 7^r'a vS_ daUoa^nbo obtained in this 'If^A*B" Auckland seaurc



A-~4i<!r T^HE EASTERN AND STEAMSHIP »-• •::■.;■ •2s*_Mr «*Q__^U*-*' CO j_p ANY (LIJIITED), • LINE OF STEAMERS FROM SYDNEY TO j CHINA AND EASTERN PORTS. j Tho Stcamora of ibis Lino (all of which aro of ! tho highest class) lcavo Sydney regularly overy four weeks. For nil particulara, apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agents. Qncen-sti-coi. Auckland. jg~~s^*~ "PASSENGERS' LINE • M^M&? ol'' PACKETS TO NEW *$-',-" ~& ZEALAND. Owned by THE SHAW, SAVILL & ALBION SHIPPING CO. (Limited), 31, Leadouhall-streot, Loudon. The abovo lino of ships are regular traders to all the principal ports in Now Zealand. Thoy iro clippor ships, classed Al at Lloyd's, aud 3ommanded by experienced masters. Tho bill :>f faro is most substantial, and of the best luality, and tho accommodation roomy and ranvenient. ' The undersigned are empowered to grant passages from London to New Zealand, pay ment for which have been guaranteed in tho iolony. Return ships to London also leave at ilmost regular intervals. Full particulars on application to L. D. NATHAN & CO., _ ARTHUR HEATHER, .Agonta. CRUICKSHANK & CO.. J jL^dr QHAW, SAVILL AND jSt&^_"||£ ALBION COMPANY ■ %mm^^ (LIMITED) , MONTHLY LINE OF FAST STEAMERS BKTWEEN ALL THE PORTS OF NEW ZEALAND AND LONDON. TAINUI (new), 5,250 tons rcg., 5.500 l.h.p. ARAWA (now), 5.250 tons reg., 3,500 i.h.p. COPTIC .. i,3C7 tons reg., 3.000 i.h.p. lONIC.. .. 4.753 tons reg., 3.000 I.h.p. DORIC .. .. 1,711 tons reg., S.OL'O i.h.p. Tho two first-named steamers are built specially for tho aervico by Messrs Denny Bros., en tho Clyde, and are fitted with all tho latest Improvements. Tho others previously belonged to tho famous Whito Star Lino, and are already favourably known in the New Zealand trado. The s.s DORIC leaves WELLINGTON for LONDON DIRECT on tho 22nd March. All information to bo obtained from the agents. L. D. NATHAN & CO., A. HEATHER, CRUICKSHANK fc CO. __ __? 1? OR LOND 6N. _#_^____i -E — -^_^SK__!ct» Tlie -A-1 ol'PPer barque GLENLORA, *s«S#__2__BS pP7 7 4 tons register. A. H. Sar gent, master, is now loading for London, and having the greater part of her oargo engaged, will have prompt despatch. For freight or passage apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agonts. 18, Queen street, Auckland. March 4th. lgg__ C I ETIOR GREYMOUTH J^ DIRECT. _^li_?liM The regular trader RIS S.S. HERALD, r"BSS****iiß_a 356 tons, 100 Al at Lloyds. S. R. [ Savory, Master, will leave One _ hunga Wharf as above at 5 p.m. II on TUESDAY. 17th March. Cargo will be booked through from Auckland at our Ofllec, and must bo delivered at Auck land Railway Station by 12 o'clock. Carries an experienced Stewardess. For freight, passage, and other particulars apply to 1 STONE BROS., Agents. ____-f *- TUAIUKU AND ONE £3S^"'-& iy HUNGA STEA3M <CSiS^^jNAVIG ATION GO. (Lnn__D). ' TIME I-ABLS.-S.S. MANDKAU. Leavo i n3V. nra i tjeave Watukn i March. 1885. 18-Wed.. 7 a.m. l«-\Vod., 11.30 a.m. IB—Thursday, 7.30 a.m. 19—Thura., 12 noon 20— FridayitorManukan _ Heads), 8 a.m. 21—Saturday, 9 a.m. 21—Saturday, 1.30 p.m. 2.3—Monday, 10.30 a.m, 23-Monday, 3 p.m. 25—Wed., i'VJO p.m. 25-Wednesday, 5 p.m. -id—Thursday. 3 p.m. ,_..'"-« 27—Friday, i p.m. 27-Friday. 7.30 o.m. _ 28—Saturday, 9 a.m. 30-Monday, 0 a.m. 80-Monday, 10.30 a.m. Weather and other circumstances permitting. All freigl-.ts payable before delivery ofgoodß. Managing Dlreotor. — jcJrj-. Q S. COROMANDEL. i^^^TO^THOMAS SCOTT, MASTER. TrMS TABLE, ' Iji-iv^ A'JcJtland i liiavaa Coromnndsli March. March. — Monday, 10, G p m. Wednesday, IS, 12 noon — — Thursday, 19,12 nocn ifriday, 2), 12 noon - _ Saturday, 21,12 noon Ww.^-.sr "■•'& oJhsr olroumstances permittlui;. M?t r?!srooslhle in shipping, oarrylng, or dls ••!i»rj.l-A . live -took. ... r;c •■ :r\-u re.-.a!-.. & \7ithout shipping not*, and *itbbi tolr _n hour of advjrtised Time of da- Jhjt& He S. WAIT AX I, ■_f_§_m§E_l__i'' U tona reß!=t' B'r m hP" WIU despatched to WHANGAREI. WHANGAREI HEADS, KAKGAWAI, AND I'ARUA BAY, as follows :— TIME TABLE FOR MARCH. From Auckland: Every Tuesday and Friday, 8 p.m. From Wtianqarki: Monday. lSih, 5.15 p.m. i'hursday. 19th. 10 a.m. Monday, 23rd, 12 noon Thursday, 2Cth. 4 p.m. Monday, 30th, 5.15 p.m. Cargo received at Kamo Coal Depot, Rauway Wharf, until 4 p.m. __ A COACH meets tho Steamer at Maraden Point, and runs to Waipu. Cargo. — For Waipu and Marsdon Point FRKiariT must be PitrePAin, and for Whangarei Heads, Mangapai, and Parua Bay Payable on All deliveries will ho mado on tho wharf or other usual landing place at risk of Conßigneo. Tho Offlco will bo open for issue of Passenger Tickets until llvo minutes beforo advertisod KAMO'COLLIERY COMPANY (LIMITED), Offlco- -11a. Oueon-st.. opposite Firth's Mill. ~ Z CJTEAM TO THAMES, _*__£_*"■ O Connecting with River _#I_|BL*^t.smorß for STIRLING _K.iwi^^__?WORTH,OHINEMURI,WAI- WAIHI. TE AROHA GOLDFIEIJJS.MORRINSVItLE, WAITOA PLAINS, AND GRANT AND FOSTER'S SETTLEMENT, TIME TABLE S.S. ROTOMAHANA, P.S. ENTERPRISE No. ANl^_, MITjBANK> EROM AUCKI-IND. | Rotoma- I Enter- Anne I hana. I prise. Milbank. Mon.. 161 1.30 p.m. I 10 p.m. — Tues., 17: 3 p.m. I . — — Wod., 181 3.30 p.m. I Laid-up — Thura., 19 1 p.m. 1 — — Frl., 2i> 4 p.m. Laid-up — Sat.. 211 1.30 pm. I — FROM THAMES: I Rotoma- Enter- I Anne | haniu Pri?s! | Milbank. Mon., ffil — ,„. — ! ~ Tucf., 171 7.30 a.m. 5.30 p.m. — Wod., 18 | 8 a.m. — - Thurs., ID i 8 a.m. Laid-up — Frl., 201 830 a.m. - - Sat., 21 [ 8.30 a.m. Laid-up I — ' No cargo received for Rotomahona within iialf-f,ii-hour of advertised time of leaving. Not roarVoiiMWe te Bhlpptag, Carryins, or Livestock^ Agent. £_T PATRICK'S DAY.—Excursion in O the Manukau.-The s.s. Waitoa will leave , the Onehunga Wharf for Awitu at 10 a.m. Re turn fare, 3s.—A. Cunningham. ■JUT ALLINDINE & CO., RUTLANU-STUHET, AUCKLAND, WHOLESALE FURNITURE MANUFACTURERS, Beg to inform Morchants, Shippers, Furniture Dealers, and tho Trado that, having erected Machinery of tho most modern descriptiou and labour-saving appliances, thoy are now prepared to MANUFACTURE' ALL KINDS OF FURNITURE IN ANY QUANTITY, And on the shortest notice. WORKMANSHIP AND MATERIAL' O.AHANTK-P HOUSE, $S, VICTORIA-STREET. Auckland (9 doors above Albert-street). C. E. CARTER, 3vjx» Practical Sion Writer, Gilder, and em bosser ON GLASS, i Silk Banners Written in the Latest Dosign. , Grainer and Marbler^ , Ti/T R P. F. mT BURRO ws Aeciiiteot and Boildino Surve-or, OfetGoodlon'fl, AUCKLAND.



1 -_UH___BS ftctiCC«_ WARNOCK BROTHERS [Katabliehed 1802] SOAP AND CANDLE MANUFACTURERS COX'S CREEK, AUCKLAND. Manufacturers of tho Celobi-ated Extract o Soap, Disinfectant Powders, l_rst Prize Yellow llluo Mottled. Double Crown, Economic, am Household, Carbolic, and other Medicinal am Toilet Soaps, made from tho purest of Tallows &c. Ofllces-DURHAM-STREET. Auckland. N.IS. — Cash Purchasers o£ Tallow. Wool aiiocpskina. ttn.l LJon.;a, S .UUSINS AND ATKIN have on Salt \.t several Second-hand Buggies, Plmotons ai-d Doz Carta, light, and ouitablo forsummei nse. ]VJ"~RS no yle, mid wife. Regs to Intimate to tho Ladies of Auckland and country districts that alio Is prepared tc re.'-eivo patientn duriiift their accouchement al If r residence, l.Vrii!ui..:;i Villa, Foriilolgh-iUrect Fonsouby. Ladies winning to come to towr fiom country districts would do well to aval themselves of tins quiet retreat. Mrs 11. hopci by civility aud strict attention to the requiro ment of her patients to. merit a fair sharo ol patronago. V W II IT E, ** • TAILOR AND IMPORTER, Viciohia-street, Hasjuct received and opened up, ox To Kapo direct from Glasgow, 8 CASKS OF SEASON'S GOODS, comprising all tho latest deslgnß In Twoods one Worsteds. Moro Shipments to Follow. THOMAS MACHIN, BRICKLAYER AND BUILDER, COLLIN-WOOD STBK-T. Quantities prepared for the Trado and rellabh estimates given. . Furnace work dono In all branched. Stovos, Coppers, and liitchon Ranges set anf guaranteed Communications ov Dost attended to. ITTO Z KU M ME R, ' FORT-STREET, ADJOINING POST-OKFIOBi IMPORTER AND COMMISSION AGENT DIREOr IMPORTER OF OIOARB. Sold In Quaiitit|_w of fid or Mora. |jrD~W AR D BAR TL E V ARCHITECT, BTICHBURY'3 BUILDINGS, QUEEN^STREET. G. ~H E~N~D~E RSO N, c DISPENSING CHEMIST. PHAR MACIST, AND SURGEON DENTIST, Medical Hall. Ponsonby, opposite Throe Lamps, Telophone No. 307. / IThos. J. Harbutt, / I M_nui_otubkb o» CORN BROOMS, Bs2£* _BAD_ | KAPAI }■ MARS. TELBPHONB NQ...232. "IfcTOTICE TO GROWERS OF TOBACCO. Tho Auckland Tobacco Company (Limited) and tho New Zealand Tobacco Growing and Manufacturing Company (Limitod) having united, all contracts made by either Company for the purchase of Leaf from farmors will be carried out by tho united Company, who are prepared to buy for cash, and on application to tho uudorsigncd can procure the Customs pormit required by the Act prior to removal of any tobacco from a farm. N.B.—The Auckland Tobacco Company (Limited) is the only registered Tobacco Manu factures? Company in Now Zealand, and Mr August Vollbracht, formerly working manager of tho New Zealand Tobacco Growing and Manufacturing Company (Limited), has no con nection whatever with it. AUSTIN WALSH, Managor Auckland Tobacco Company (Limited). Fort-stnet, Auckland, February 10.1585. SUPERIOR CORUGATED TANKS. J. L. KEAN Has For Sale a number of tho above, with taps, ready for use, price Ma, at his Shop. Wollotdoy .street East (next door to Crowther's Stables). Largo Quantities of Spouting, Ridging, and Down Pipes always in stock. Verandah Iron curved at tho shortest notice Country orders will always rr.coive hia prompt attention. Lead Washers always on J»uxd._ ___. W'Tlffi AM " THOMAS, Corner of Lorno and Vlotorla-stroeta, Auckland East, MONUMENTAL, MARBLE. AND GENERAL STONEMASON. ARCHITECTURAL SCULPTOR AND CARVER. Inscriptions Accurate and Beautiful. Monuments, Tomtie, Headstones, and every I'.esrrlir-ion of Slono Work at the Lowest Possible Prices .nr Town and fVmntr- (>.O TO BATH X to ROTH'S PUBLIC HOT, COLD, AND SHOWER BATHS, VICTORIA- STREET EABT. Charge—ONii SHILLING. Open all wook days from fi a.m. to 9 p.m., and SUNDAY MORN INGS from fi till 10 H..m. The Bath-rooms are ail private, and supplied with evory conven ience, Turkish towels, flesh *nd hair brushes, combe, respirators, soups, &c. Select Bath rooms (private) for Ladies every day. at all hours, with female attendance, One Shilling and Sixpence. Please note the address—Victoria street East, above the Groyhound Hotel, and next the Cheap Bedding »nd Furpitura Mart Aneklsni* V.B.—liirbor in ottandanea. pOR DO N HOUSE (LATE DAMPIER'S), WAKEFIELD-STREET. H. Gordon bogs to Inform tho public that ho has opened the above promisos with a well and carefully solested stock of Genoral Drapery, Millinory, Hoaiory, &c, importod dircot, that will bo offered at prices which will morlt a nharo of your patronage For good value inspect this stock. Equalled by Few. Excelled by Nonh. Now goods to arrivo ox Doric, now duo. T\/f! A. L. WRIGHT, SURGEON DENTIST, Will bo proporod to rocoivo Patients at his Premises, TOP OF SUORTLANDBTRBBT. On and after MONDAY, 2nd FEBRUARY. Hours of Attondanco—B J-ni. till 5 p.m. DR. WRIGHT begs to intimate that, tor the oonvonlonco of his patlenta, ho will attend dally for Consultation, from 12 till o'clook, at the above addroas. "th enderson, house, ship, sign, and general DECORATIVE PAINTER, No, 8, -W-gNDHAM-BTB-K-. MR W. A. DUGLEBY, M.R.1.8.A., ARCHITECT, &0. OnPiOESi No. 7, Exchange Chambers, Queen- street. ÜBLIC NOTICE.—I. FERNANDEZ, having purchased for cash tho Insolvent Stock in the assigned Estate ot P. Bowrlng. Victoria-strcot. is now selling £1,800 worth of Drapery and Clothing at Half-price. Price Lißt of Genuine Bargains :-Strong Whito Calico, 2s lid per dozon yards (worth 6s); atrong Groy Calico, 2d per yard; good White Shooting, two yards wide, fld; 2,000 yards Fashionable Dresa Material; Satin-cloth Serges. Cashmeres, Home spuns, etc., from lid por yard, bostquality; bilk Buttons to match, 3d per dozen (worth 8d ; Men's Strong Tweed Suits. 19s 6d (worth 355); Men's .Strong Trousers and Vesta, IPs Gd (worth 18s Gri,: Men's Strong Tweed and Serge Trou sers, 5s lid ; Special Strong Moleskin Trousers, for working Men, 13 6d, wonderfully cheap; Strong Tweed and Blue fierge. from Is per yd: 1 000 Men's and Boys' Felt Huts, from 1b lid each, guaranteed the best valuo in Auckland, and largest varioty to choose from. Everything else at Half-price. Come and judge for you_ aolvos. — Fernandez, Draper and Clotmor, Karangahape Road, Newton. Tramcars pass tho Shop. Ask tho Conductor to sot you down. -XT OTICE OF REMOVAL, THE VICTORIAN LOAN AND DISCOUNT AGENCY HAVB REMOVED TO OFFICES NEXT DOOB TO MR P. OLIPHANT, Solioitob, HIGH-STREET. t" ~~ I s — T> a^ il 5, _ COAL AND FIREWOOD DEALER. Afc Yard Kar__ga_apc X.ad, or Ship's Side. Posta and Bails. House Blocks, and Shine, ci QD G tUfM



TO VISITORS TO WAIOTOA HOT SPRINGS. Visitors to tho above Springs will find ovory arrangement for their convenience and pleaauro. The above Springs arc famed for the Curo of 1 Eyo Disoasos. See testimonials In Stab. 1 _^ F. STRANGE, Proprietor. BD TOH 811 AND CO., FORT-ST. AND QUKKN-ST WHARF, STEVEDORES, ' RECEIVING AND FORWARDING ; AGENTS. WOOL STORED AND DUMPED FOR SHIPMENT. , BALLAST SUPPLIED, HOT SPRINGS, TE AROHA.—B. Gallnghor's, Pioneer Coaches to and from c Morrlnsvillo, To Aroha, and Waiorongomal, , meeting Auckland trains dally. Passongora i are roqucated to book with my agent, who will 1 give full Information, and make all necossary i arrangements; special conveyances for invalids.—W. T. Davies, Agent, 13, Customs [ stroct. Auckland. [A CARD.] 1 1%/TR W. F. BUCKLAND Has commenced practice In Anokland aa a BARRISTER AND SOLICITOR In Chambo No. 5, Durham-at. Bast (opposite T. 1 and S. Morrin and Co.'s side ontranoe). SCORIA ASH. SCORIA ASH TO BUILDERS AND CONTRACTORS. I am prepared to aupply (or dollvor) from Three Kings Scoria Pit, in any quantity, Coarse, Medium, and Sercenort, In Auckland Suburbs j and Onehunga. Orders can bo left at tho Warkworth Comont Company's Olllco, 83, Queen-street, or tho undersigned. I Onohunga. Jan. g"W Wm. BRIERIV TVrUSICAL INSTRUMENT WARE ", HOUSE, &C, 88, VICTORIA-STREET AUCKLAND. T. E. CARTER, • IMPORTER OF MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS, TEACHER OF MUSIO, PIANO, VIOLIN, CORNET, ETC. Terms and Testimonials Post Frub on application, All Kinds of Musical Instruments Tuned ' < md Repaired. THE PRACTICAL HOME PHYSI CIAN," By 11. M. Lymans, M.A., M.D.; W. T. BelOold, M.A., M.D.; A. W. Jonos, M.A., M.D.; Chris tianFcngos,M.A.,M.D. Flnoly illustrated. Over 0,000 copies sold in tho Middlo Island in 1881. Dr. Philbon : " I believe it to bo the mos valunblo compendium of Domestic Mcdicin and Surgery yet published." Dr. Dawson: "It contains a vast fund of valuablo information, written in plain, concise language, devoid of all unnecessary teohnlcali ' ties, and, thorofore, easily understood." Dr. Maunbell, Dunedin: "The boat Book ever published on Popular Modlcal Science." Dn. Prins, Christchurch: "The frost Book for tho Household yet published." Dr. Clobb. Invercarglll: " Far in advance of all other bookß on the same Bub.loot. 1 Tho Health Editor of tho " Otago Witneaa ": 1 "Tho best book of tho kind that I have come 1 across yot." For full toatlinonlala see handbills. W. B. HARVEY, BOOK DEALER. 138. ORBY-STREBT. TMPORTANT PUBLIC NOTICE. REVOLUTION IN THE GROCERY BUSINESS. SAVE TEN PER CENT. BY BUYING AT THOMPSON'S, THOMPSON'S, FOOT OF GREY-STREET. Tho Question Is—How can wo odor this Special Ad vantage 1 Woll, wo Buy for Cash, and wo Sell for Cosh, and our Motto is Small Proilts and Large Returns. PURE BLENDED TEAS at Is Sd, 2a, 2a -Id, and 2b 8d por lb. THE BEST THE WORLD PRODUCES, 2s lOd por lb. 10 or 121b. PARCELS of tho abovo TEAS less 2d per lb. Reduction ORIGINAL 121b. BOXES, 15s, 17« 6d, 22s 6d, and 255. HVERY ARTICLE IN THE GROCERY BUSINESS LOWER THAN ANY OTHER HOUSE. TRY US. TRY US. OUR PRICES ARE THE lOWEST, AND QUALITY IS OUR LEADING FEATURE. Note tub Address— A. B. THOMPSON, FOOT OF GREY-STREET (throe doorß below Cook-street). INQUIRIES about Now Zealand and its Pooplo will bo fully satisfied for One Shilling on rofcronco to Brott's Auckland Handbook for 1885. Send it to Homo frionds. BAY "OF ISLANDS WAGGON AND CARRIAGE CO. (LIMITED), 83, QUKKN-BTRKKT. This Company having opened an Anokland Agency, aro now prepared to tako orders from tho trade and tho public for all kinds of Waggon and Carriago Material at manufacturers' prices. Farmor'sSprlng Waggons, with eeat and brake, now on hand; also. Hubs, Wheela, fix. Ordera solicited by tho Agont, GUY TRBNCHARD. 13ICHMOND HOUSE, PONSONBY RO AUCKLAND, W. COCHRAN, 8e n„ FAMILY BUTCHER. ■DLATTAND FAWCETT ARE SELLING OFF THEIR STOCK OF BOYS' & YOUTHS' SUITS, tec., &<>-• *">•• AT COST PRICE. KARANGAHAPE ROAD; To Make Room Fob Their Incre asinoi Ordbb Tbadb. B CARBINES, •BROKER, HOUSE, LAND, ESTATE, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, Templk Chambers, Opposite " Herald Office, Queen-street. ffF 4-\ ffk « V* , iV __ ran A. ft CASH AND DEFERRED PAYMBKI TAILORS, DRAPERS, MILLINER*. MANTLE AND HABIT-MAKERB, HOBSON-STBIM. ' We respeotfnlly Invite attention to our Laifi Stock of NOVELTIES for the present Season. Oar Great Variety and Choice of tho Be* Fabrics, with the Skill and Talent we now em Sloy, and the great snecesa of onr efforts to pr» uce Superior Garments, Perfect in Fit, aai Unexcelled In Cat and Style, gives ns even oonfldenoe In respectfully ioUoltinff the favOTU of a visit. JJI Tweeds thoroughly shrunk before being made up, and Fit and Workmanship ' Guaranteed. The Deferred Payment System has b«ea ouad to be a great boon, by enabling thou pith limited Incomes to proonre necessaries la be easiest possible way. JILL GOODS ARE MARKED IN PLAIN FIGURES. Cash Customers reoelve 8 per oent. Discount ■ one Bhllllng in the pound sterling) on all parcel! t SOa and upwards, INSPECTION INVTTSID. ' ItUKO-SS TABS BHX 900R,



•VT Z. INDUSTRIAL EXHIBITION, XX • 1885. TO EXHIBITORS. Have your SHOW CASES Mado in Wellington, and savo risk of break age, freight, &0., BY E. B. lIAUGHTON, exhibition show cask maker, Johnston-street, Wellington. Estimates and Plans supplied. mo THE INHABITANTS OB DEVONPORT, TAKAPUNA DISTRICT, AND THE PUBLIC GENERALLY. MICHAEL CORCORAN (Lato of tho Groyhound,' Thames, and Metropo litan Hotels, Queen-st., and Star and Garter Hotol, Coromandol) Begs to announco thqt.ho has takon the FLAGSTAFF • HOTEL, NORTH 'SHORE, And hopes to merit the patronago of residents and visitors. FIRST-CLASS ACCOMMODATION FOR LODGEBS; BATHS, &c. THE HOTEL IS CLOSE TO THE WATER SO th» Visitors havo tho advantage of SEA BATHING. A FIRST-CLASS BILLIARD TABLE, pre idod ovqi by an experienced marker. MICHAEL CORCORAN, FLAGSTAFF HOTEL, NORTH SHORE. T>ANGES. RANGES. RANGES. T. ATKINSON, aaSTERGETIC FOUNDRY, CniiiSTOiiuncH, Has arrived, and commenced a BRANCH RANGE, COPPER, AND FURNACE FACTORY tn AUCKLAND, VICTORIA-STREET, near Old Red Lion Hotol. It Is by the requost of so many of his old frionds that ho has done so, and he hopes they will now give him nil the support thoy can. Ho Intends thid year lo givo a death-blow to Co lonial Ovens, as his Ranges will bo sold so re markably Cheap that overy poor man can get one. Prico list by calline. Every ltango sold in his Shop guaranteed to give satisfaction. They life the moat economical in ilie colonies, nolder of Eighteen Coriill.-ntcn i ml One Silver Cup Como and sco for yourselves. Prloo, from £2 15s to £20 and upwards. A man kept on purposo for Repairs. g r- ', ', j.. ' '' Land and Estate Agents. Q. IL O SMOND' LAND AND MONETARY AGENT. 116, QOKKN-STIIKET (Adjoining B. Tonka and Co.'s). TELEPHONE NO._lßfi. BANKERS: NATIONAL BANK OF NEW ZEALAND. MORTGAGES AND LOANS NEGOTIATED RENTS AND INTERESTS COLLECTED MONEY INVESTED ON FIRST-CLASS SECURITIES, WITAOUT CHARGE ESTATES MANAGED FOR ABSENTEES VALUATIONS AND ARBITRATIONS UNDERTAKEN NATIVE LAND AFFAIRS SPECIALLY UNDERSTOOD Houses to Lkt and Phopkutieb iron Sale Placed on my Lists Fuick ok Chaiiob Every Description oir landed Puoi'ehty Bougut on Sold to OmiKit Larob Sums to Lend on First-class Security Agent for National Fire and Marine In surance Company ok New Zealand, and tuk New Zealand Accident Insurance Company. pill pHOPBRTIKS. STORES.—Several large ones in commanding positions: ovory Information on application. ALLOTMENT, SHORTLAN D-STHE tCT-Large frontago and very deep; splendid business site. Sites of this description (double front age) are vory hard to obtain anywhore olose to Q uoon-stroot. This site should at once oom maud the attention of persons requiring a grand position so near tho Poet-offloo. NSONBY,—To any person requiring an In vestment for £7501 can confidently recommond two protty sevon-roomod VIIIob, built on froo hold allotments, bringing in a largo and per manent roturn for the outlay, as woll as having a good prospective valr o. PONSONBY.—New and well-built house of five rooms, excellent washhouso with conoreto floor, and water laid on. Tho rooms are largo and well lighted; bow window; oxtra large dining-room; kitchen flttod with ovory re quisite ; gosand water; largo double frontago allotment, nlcoly planted with fruit and orna mental trees. Price, £550, with terms. RESIDENCE.—Very nico Eight roomed Houso (just tho sort of bouso there is so much in quiry for at present), olose to Queon-Btreot; gas and water; largo allotmont; nico viow, and choap; £750. T °~L X T- Nice Comfortablo seven-roomed House, in a Nice Locality j convenient distance from Town. Rent, 17s por woek. Also BEVBRAL COMFORTABLE AND PLEA SANTLY-SITUATED HOUSES at low rente to good tenants, QUBUKBAN PROPERTIES. MOUNT EDEN.-A Cornor Allotment, with HOft frontago to Stewart-street and 110 ft to Normanby Rood, with a vory comfortablo House oroctod thereon, for Bale on easy terms. Price £350. The land alone worth the money. £210.—VERY COMFORTABLE Four-roomed COTTAGE, convenient distance from town: Mount Eden district; evory convenience, and nice allotment: easy terms of payment. MOUNT ROSKILL.—In tMs favoured locality I have Bevoral very comfortable and well-built Houses—three 4-roomed, Bix 5-rooraed, two o roomed—bosideß several others for sale on really good terms. To any person dosirous of purchasing a house in a fast-rising suburb, this Information should be valuable. Full particulars will bo given on application. MOUNT ALBERT.—A really comfortable home for industrious man; nico bouse and two large sections, all planted. Price, £200, on deforrod payments, or terms to Buit. ONEHUNGA.—Ono of the best Family Resi dences in tho district tor sale; well situated. SMALL FARM, 15 acres, tho pick of tho Papa kura District; plenty of water. Only £5 per MOUNT ROSKILL.—Tho best Allotments in the district for Sale. Prico, £3 17s 6d, I have Allotments all along the Road for salo, on terms to suit the requirements of anybody. Any person buying an Allotment can have the Money advanced to Build with, on mort gage, Building Society principle, or as pre- T0 60WNEBS OF PROPERTY.—I have clients desirous to Purchase—4 to 6 Acres at Epsom. in really good position; 7-roomed House and about an Acre within three miles of town; large House, suitable for a Boarding-houee, close to Queen-street; nice 5-roomed House and about 1 acre of land at Otahuhu. Q.LADSTONK JJ STATE. 10s PER FOOT AND UPWARDS.-AU the Unsold Portions of that most conveniently situated property known as the Gladstone Estate. TnißEstate, Bituated bo clobo to town, and from any portion of which the views are unsurpassed, Is now Subdivided Into Large' Allotments. These allotments are not 33 r _), but have large frontages and still larger depth. The prices are such that almost any person may obtain their own freehold at a nominal oost. Should tormß be any inducement, the owner 1b prepared to accept a third cash, the balance to remain for 3 or 5 years at 6 per oent. per annum. The inducements which this pro porty offers to any persons requiring a nice Residence Site or a Splendid Investment aro manlfoldi Fancy being able to purchase a Grand Allotment cloee to town for 10s per loot. Soil seml-volcanio, views unrivalled; within B minutes' walk of a railway station, trams to pass in the immediate vlelnity, 'buses constantly; church and school convenient; gas and water mains within 100 f oet of tho pro perty: poot-offleo and telephone within a littla distance; no cloarins reouirad, Pl__b and every Information mar bo obtained at the i office of the undersigned.



Sporting HENDERSON'S MILL TURP CLUB ANNUAL RACES. TO-MORROW, ST. PATRICK'S DAY. TUESDAY, 17th MARC H, ISBS. HANDICAP HURDLE RACE of flOsov*.; 2nd horse to receive lOsovs. out of tho stakes. Nomination, 2sovs.; and acceptances. 2sovs , to the funds. Distance, 2 miles, over 8 ilights of hurdles 3 feet G inches nigh. MAIDEN PLATE of 35sovs.; second horso to receive ssovs. out of the stakes. Nomina tion, 2sovp. each, to the funds. 2yrs, list Sib ; 3ys, Bst llli: iyrs, Ust; Syrs and upwards, 9at 21b. For all horses that have never won an advertised race exceeding 20sovs. Distance 1 miloandaquaiter. HENDERSON'S MILL CUP (Handicap) of 12030V5., added to a sweepstake of 2sovs. each; second horse to receive 2flaovs. and third horse lOmvs. out of the stakes. Accept ance, 3sovs., to the funds. Distance, 1 mile and three-quarters. SELLING RACE of 30sovs. Entrance, 2sovs. Weight for ago. Winner to be sold by auction Immediately after the raco for lOOsovs. If entered to bo sold for 50sovs., allowed 71bs.; if for SOaovs., allowod Mlbs. i if for 2050v8., allowed 211 us, Distanco, 1 mile and a quarter. RAILWAY HANDICAP of 55sovs. Second horso to rocoivo IfJs-vs. out of tho stakes. Nominations, 2sovs., and aecoptanco 2sovs. to tho funds. Handicaps to appear directly after the Cup, and acoeptances half-an-hour before the raco. Distanco, 1 mile. NOVEL RACE of 30sovs. Entrance, lsov. Dis tanco, 1 mile. Tho winner to be sold by auction immediately after tho race, and tho whole of tho proceeds to go lo the funds. FREE HANDICAP of JOsovs. Sooond horso to rccolvo lCsovs, out of the stakes. Distance, 1 mile. For nil beaten horses during tho liieo-ng. Accept'inco, 2sovs., fifteen minutes beforo the raoo. WILLIAM PERCIVAL, Hiuulieappor and Sucretnry, KAUKAPAKAPA RACING CLUB ANNUAL RACK MEETING Will bo held on WEDNESDAY, 25th MARCH, 1885. Maiden Plate H mile Handicap Hubdlks .2 miles Selling Hack Bundle 2 miles KAUKAPAKAPA Cup 2 mi'es Publicans' Pursk Handicap .. 1J mile Huuuy Bcukhy 11 mile Consolation Handicap.. „ ..1 mllo Full partioniars will appoar Bhortly. J. PATTINSON, Boorotory. £3000. JjgijgTO: £3000. CHRISTCHURCH GREAT AUTUMN HANDICAP, 1885. will olobk 4th apwl. to be hun gth april, 188s. «. 6000 MEMBERS AT 103 EACH. __ 139 PRIZES. GREAT AUTUMN HANDICAP, 1835. GREAT AUTUMN lIANniCAP. 27 Nominations. 112 Cash Awnrdn. First £M>o 2 nt£loo «JM Second, 300 4at GO 20C Third 200 Sat 23 20C Starters (divided, 10 at 20 „ 200 ab't £40 each)... 200 20 at 10 _ 20(1 Non-stnrtors (div. 20 at 8_ 101 ab'tiUßeach).... 800 13 at 5 2JO iuGoo fiiioo Each Ticket has Eight Chancos, and can obtain a Prizo in each of tho Wight Dra wings. Please sond P.O. Ordors when convoniont, and two stamps for reply and result. Country Chcquos musthavu la exchange oddod. READTHIS I Mr AnninAM having rotlrod from tho Bubl noss, takes this opportunity of thanking tho- Public for past patronug'o, and rospeotfnlly ro quests a contlnuanco ot that support for his successors, who will do thoir utmost to furnish their patrons with all necossary information. As a guarantoo of thoir 6ona fides, investors oan obtain Names and Addrcssos of tho Throe Principal Winnors; Namos and Addrossos of Committee; and oan also luspcot Ada's Books at all times. N.B, —Tho Throo Principal Winnors, and names aud addresses of tho gentlemen who form tho Committee, will bo forwarded to all tho loading newspapers throughout New Zealand, ADA MANTUA, Caro of Lyons & Hart, Box 351, Post-011100, Dnnodln. JACOB FAITHFU L'S CONSULTATION. WILL CLOSE ON MARCH 13, 1885. 6,000 Members at 10a. HAWKE'S BAY- AUTUMN RACES. £3,000 on tho NAPIER HANDICAP, to bo run at Hastings on Maroh 17. Eight Chances Eaoh Ticket. About 130 Prizes. NAriER Handicap. 83 CAsn Prizes. Is-Horeo.. ..£I,OOO lat AIM .. _£ 00 2nd Horso .. 600 2at 60 _ _ 100 SrdHorsfl.. .. 260 4at 25.. .. 100 Others divided.. 300 10 U ._ „ .. 2jjo X at 0 _ ..120 28 at 5 - ..130 £2,050 £950 Each Ticket has Eight Chancos. One Ticket can win the First Prlzo in tho Raco Evont and seven separate Cash Awards, in all £1,210. Drawing nndor supervision of a Committoo of Town and Country Shareholders and ropre sontativoß of tho Press. Country Choquoa must havo Is added for ex change. P.O. Orders preferrod. Two stamps tor reply and result. Apply JACOB FAITHFUL, Caro of N. JACOBS, Box 7, Post-oCloo. Napier. Tickets, 10s <?^j^S^S_--Si_a_*,H FIDELITY COMPANY'S ANNUAL PROGRAMME OF THE GREAT AUTUMN HANDICAP, To he run at Christohureh on tho 6th April, 1885. 1,000 Programmes aro now published at 10s each. Please remit stamps for reply and result. First Horse .. £600 N.Z. BONDS. Second Horse .. 250 lßondat£Hio ..-£IOO Third Horse .. 150 i „ „ 60 .. 200 Othcrß(divided).. 250 10 „ „ 20.. 200 la „ „ 10 .. 150 20 „ „ 5 .. 100 Total .. .. £1,250150 Bonds Total.. £75C Remittances aro to be sent as follows :— 1. Cheques. P.O. Orders, or Bank Notes. 2. Make crossed cheques, with Is added for exchange, payable either to a No., or simply to bearer as printed, but not to any particnlar person. If cheques or bank drafts are payable either to a particular person or to order thoy win be returned 10 the sender. 3. Postofllco orders may bo rent, hut they must be made payable to Fidelity Company only. and not to any particular person. 4.' Registered lotters or telegrams CANNOT be replied to. , , Address only as below. _„,_,. ,__. FIDELITY COMPANY, Care of Alfred A. Cameron's Box 2M Post-office, Dunedin. EACH 10s VOUCHER HAS SIX CHANCES. AUCKLAND AUTUMN STEEPLE CHASE. NOW OPEN, A. WELLESLEY'S CONSULTATION On tho Auckland Autumn Steeplechase, run EASTER MONDAY, April 6,1835, 800 Shares at Es each, to bo divided as follows: First horso.. .. £70 Non-starters (div.) £50 Second horee .. £30 — Third horso .. £20 Total.. .. £200 Starters (divide).. £30 Applications for tickets by letter only, enclos ing two stamps for reply and result, to A. WELLESLEY, Care of Cha9. F. Andrews, Tobacconist, WelleEley Billiard Reoms, Wollcslcy-atroot, Auckland. THOMAS HOLDER, ARCHITECT, UAS R EMOTED from High-street to EXCHANGE CHAMBERS (next to T, and S. Morrin), Queen-street.



lenders POST AND TELEGRAPH OFFICE CONTRACT, GREYMOUTH. Public Works Office Wellington, Ith March, 1885. Written Tenders will be received at thiß Ottice until noon of TUESDAY, tho 31ct March, 18S.-,. for the utovo Contract. 'Jhcy are to be marked on Hie outsiuo, "Tender lor Post and -olograph Oilice Contract, Greymouth," and addressed to the Hon. the Minister for Public Works, Wellington. Telegraphic tenders, similarly marked and addressed, will bo re ceived if presented at any Telegraph Office by noon of the same de.tc. provided that written tenders aro lodged at any District or Resident Engineer's Olilco by the same hour. Drawings, specifications, and general conditions may be scon at this office, and at tho Public Works Ollices, Auckland, Christchurch, Dunedin, Greymouth, and Westport. Tho lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. By command. JOHN BLACKETT, Fncjinorln Chief. TENDERS for tho Erection of a School Building nt Otaika (near Whangarei) will bo received by tho Kducation Board, Wyndham-streot, Auokland, until two p.m. on FRIDAY, 27th March instant. Plan and specification may be seen nt the office of tho Board, and on aoplication to the Chairman of tho Diatrict School Committee, Maungatapere. TENDERS for tho Erection of a School Building at Puhoi will bo received by the Kducation Board, Wyndham street, Auokland, until two p.m. on FRIDAY, 27th March instant, iJlans und specification may bo seen at the offico of tho Board, and on application to the Chairman of the District School Committee, Puhoi. mO CARPENTERS. Tondors will be received until noon of SATURDAY noxt for tho Erection of a Cottage in Green Lane, Remuera, Plans nt my office, Canada Buildings. i HENRY G. WADE, Architect. ' mO CARPENTERS. Tenders will be received until 1 p.m. on 'J'i'KSDAY, 17th instant, for Shifting and nidiing Additions to a Dwelling in Hcbson's Bay, Paruell. B. M. WATT, Architect. _252, Queen-street. r|Y~O BUILDERS Tenders will be received until noon of TUES DAY. March 17th. for the Erection and Comple tion of a Double House in Upper Pitt-Bticet. KI.)WARD BARTLEY. Architect r|. O BUI LD E R"S, Tenders will be received until noon of TUESDAY, March 17, for taking down Premweß in Wellesley-strect, and Erecting Cottage at Epsom. EDWARD BARTLEY, Architect. mO BUILDERS Tenders for tho Erection of a Brick Shop on Symonds street, will bo received until Noon of FRIDAY, the 20th instant. Plans, &o„ at No. 9, South British Chambers. EDMUND BEL_, Architect mO BUILDERS. Tenders for the Erection of a Cottage on. the Mount Roskill Road will be received until noon of FRIDAY, March 25. Plans, &c„ at No. 9, South British Buildings. EDMUND BELL, Architect. THO BUILDERS. Tondors will bo received up to noon on MON DAY, the 23rd Inst., for tho Erection of two Villas at Remuera.—Plans, etc., at our Offices, Queen-street. EDW. MAHONEY & SON, Architects. /CONCRETE TANK. Tondors will bo Toeeivcd nntil noon on THURSDAY, the 10th inst., for making a Largo Concrete Tank at Remucrn.—Flans, etc., at our Olfieoß, Queen-street EDW. MAUONEY fc SON. Architects. . B.ENDERS wanted till noon on Friday, JL 20th inst, for tho Erection of Two Four story Stone and Brick Warehouses in Wynd ham-streot. DAVID ROSS, F.R.1.8.A., Arahitcwt, Queen-street. .{RENDERS aro invited until noon of JL Tuesday, March 17, for tho Erection of a Divollinghouso, Owen'sßoad.Mt, Eden. Plans and speciltcutiouß to bo seen at Lumbourne's, Ironmonger, KavangahuT'O Road. Tho lowest or any tendor not noccgsavlly accepted. ENDERS Wan'ie.l t'Jl 17th instant for tho Erection of a Juolllng-house near llounl Roskill Road. Plan] and specifications enn bo seen at D. G oldie _ 'iirabor Yard, Albert; street, W. F. HUBBARD, Quantity Surveyor. Qnontltlos proporod for all Contracts of any magnitude. CITY CIIAMBKRS, VOLOAN LANK. S-oney. MONEY TO LEND, fa largo or email EU-9, at usual rates ot Interest CONNELL ft 000 l ER, Solicitor*. Vnlcan Lanf. MONEY TO LEND on Froohold Seouritles.—A. Buchanan, Solicitor, St. Mungo Chambers (opposite Bank of Now Zealand). MONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage, ol First-class Froohold Securities. W. COLEMAN, Solicitor, National Insurance Buildings. MONEY LENT ON PROMISSORY NOTES, HOUSES, FURNITURE, &0. BILLS DISCOUNTED DAILY. MORTGAGES NEGOTIATED, JOHN W. HARDIE, Land, Commission, and Estate Agent, high-street. auokland. ONEY TO LEND, In sums of £26 and upwards, at ourront rates of Interest Apply to PETER OLIPHANT, Solloitor, High-street. MONEY TO LEND, at a moderate rate of Interest—Apply to JACKSON & RUSSELL. Solicitors. Shortland-street. MONEY TO LEND at current rates of Interest.—Laishley and Jaokson, Queon atreot. Jf ONDON MORTGAGE, LOAN, AND L_ DISCOUNT BANK. 60, SHORTLAND-STREET, Auc__-K9 (Offobits A. Clark * Sons' Warehouse And Little Collins street, Molbonrne. LOANS ARE ADVANCED FROM £10 TO £1,000. Upon poroonaLfreehoia, and leasehold security, repayablo by Weekly, Monthly, or Quarterly Instalments, at Lowest Current Rates. Advance- made on Furniture without removal, and nil classes of Merchandise. Loans Granted upon L_r_ Policies, Lekj aoim, AND INTHBJCBTS UNDKS WILLS. ' BILLS DISCOUNTED AT CURRENT RATES, Loans upon Deposit orDaKDS. R_PA_i_«a_ st Easy Instalments, FORMS GRATIS. All oommnnloatlons and Interflows held atrtotljr confidential. Bank or Enolasp Not__ CHtMOBD. INDUSTRIAL Aire PROVIDENT PER MANENT BUILDING, LAND.^AND|M- VESTMENT SOCIETY OF AUCKLAND, Esmer of Qseen-strast and Vuloaa Laas. INVESTMENT DEPARTMENT, This Socloty is now issuing! , ___ Ordinary Investing SStsree, aairytao rail ran Of intarost and profit. __„ Paid-up Investing Sharesof <530 ewaa, oarryJn| f per osnt. Interest (payable half-yearly! ss.i fl&PAiiTM_m latwrrat alSowei oa depodte fori IS months ,-.—B Per oont. S mo_lh3 .-6 per oent, 7 days' notice-,--- * per cent, j3n_iROWTNG DEPARTMENT. 5* •.-_.et7_dva-_O3S on ApprovedFreelKMfl &an Leasehold pieneny to tho extent ol three fßorth:; of the value. t .. . ._ „, Borrowers may pay o3 part or tho whole ot their mortgages ftt any time. Reduced .aWoof Ratea and *ny ftirtlier rartj. enlars reiinlrcd may be obtained at the Society* O»_o_S. gkORGE FRASER. Manaeer. ONDON LOAN AND DISCOUNT COMPANY. HIGH-STREET, NEXT TO ATKJN'S PRINTING OFFICE, £5 to £1,000. This Company grants Loans on PERSONAI SECURITY, FREEHOLD A*jp LEASEHOLD SECURITY, on FIRST AND SECOND MORTGAGES, or on any available security, repayablo in WEEKLY OR MONTHLY INSTALMENTS, Or In any way to suit the Borrower, Loans may ba repaid at the rato of Steepen 38 per ! woek in the Pound, Bills Dlecountod at Current R&toa. Bant of England Notes and Australian Bank Notes Bought. All communications strictly co-HdenUal, LONDON LOAN AND DISCOUNT CO,, H_GH-STR_,_.T (Next to Aram's FaiNTiNg Office},



Amasemeuts. — Under the Special Patronngo of His Excellenoy the Governor, SIR W. F. D. JERVOIS. K.C.M.G., X.C.8., and LADY JERVOIS. m H E A T R E ROYAL. Lessees .. .. Messrß Kigno'd and Alliron. LAST NIGHT I REMENYI Farewkli. LAST NIGHT REMENYI Farewell. LAST NIGHT | REMENYI Farewell. T^velftll ririd. Last Grand REMENYI CONCERT, Under tho direction of Messrs Rignold & Allison TO-NIGHT (Monday), FOR HIS FAREWELL CONCERT, EDOUAItD REMENYI Will perform— Fantasia on " Tho Huguenots' (Remenyi) Huno-arian Pastorale and Martial Dance (Remenyi) Cappnceio (Paganlni). Drops Circle, 4s; Stalls. 2s Gd; Pit, ONE BIULLING. Doors open at 7.30, commence at 8. Oarriagos at 10. Box Plan open thin day at Lennox's. PRANK WESTON. Business Managor. mO-MORROW (TUESDAY). REMENYI I AT THE DEVONPORT HALL, NORTH SHORE, Assisted by Miss Hattie B. Downing, Mr Rudolph Himmer, and Mr Isidoro Luckstone. Prices- Is, 2s (id, and Is. "DemenyF in the WAIKATO. WEDNESDAY, March 18 —Public Hall, Cambridge THURSDAY, March 19 - Public Hall, Hamilton m H E AT RE ROYAL. ST. PATRICK^ NIGHT. GRAND MILITARY SPECTACLE. The oelebrated Thespian Dramatic Club will give one of their Popular Entertainments in aid of the Easter Vo'nnteor Encampment Eund on St. Patrick's night, March 17. entitled "The Deal Boatman, Bo_ and Cox, Married and Settled." On this occasion tho whole Volunteer Force will appear in Uniform, accompanied by the Garrison Band, under Bandmaster Morris. MILLION PRICES! Pit, Is ; Stalls, 2s; Dresa Circle, 3s. Tickets to be had from any of the VoluntCor Officers. CAPT. O. MAHON l Hon ,„, CAPT. W. H. FENTON ) tion- aeca- gor Bale. A SURE COMPETENCY, AVITfI ORDINARY" ATTENTION. - A nioo little Busineaß, suitable for either Lady or Gen tleman, in a flourishing Country Town. South of Auckland; daily communication by rail. Price, about £900. — Addresa "A.8.C.," Star Office. OFFERED FOR ONE MONTH—House at Rocky Nook, Fivo Rooms, with Oow shed, &c.; Volcanic Allotment (freehold), 70 by 100, cleared and planted in fruit trees, &c.; splendid views, and healthy position; two minutes from omnibus. Price, only £330: or, with double allotment, £390.—Apply J. L. Kelly. Btar Office. PLEASURE BOAT for Sale, 1G feet long.in good order, suitable either for rowing or sailing; everything complete. Price, £6.—Apply to F. C. Richardson, 81, Quoen-street, or Mr Logan, Boatbuilder, North Shore, where it is to be seen. T> A R N E L L. For Immediate Disposal—House containing eight rooms, outhouses, tanks, and well, with good orchard and garden, tastefully laid out with ornamental shrubs. &c, having double frontago. 150 feet to Scarborough Terrace and 110 feet frontago to Russeil street. There is a beautiful bird's-eye view of the harbour and shipping. There also adjoins a Leasehold, 20 years to run, with 41 feet frontage to Manukau Road, 100 deep, which can bo had at option of tho purchaser. Tho household furniture can also bo had at a valuation. For further par ticulars and cards to viow, apply to Fred. Chas. Richardson, 81, Queen-street. Auctioneer, &p. rpiNSMITH'S and Plumber's Business 8 for Sale, situate in a prosperous townsblp -, capital opening for an industrious man with a little money.—Apply to E. Porter & Co., Iron mongers, Auckland. JT.OR SALE, Well-built and Well- J finished 1-roomed Cottage, fitted cup boards, grate, oven, &c. Price, £250.—Apply to F. Hill, John-street, Ponsonby. FOR SALE (Cheap), 45 Acres of good Land at Howick Beach.—Apply Mr J. Mason. Howick. T> OARDING -HO USE FOR SAEE First-class Establishment, within 3 minutes' walk of Queen-street, having the oest reputation for comfort and the requirements of a quiet home. The Grounds are extensive and con venient, and being so near to the centre of the City, commands at all times a good run of Boarders. , _ . _ For further particulars and Cards to view, apply to W. L. MITCHELL, Estate Agent, Coombes'b Arcade, Queen-street. -p I C H M O N D. ALLOTMENTS CLOSE TO TRAMWAY. J. T. BOYLAN (Boylan te Lnndon). SUBURBAN ALLOTMENTS. — For Private Sale, Eight Allotments fronting tho Richmond Avenue; price required, _0a the toot—Alfred Bnckland. FOR SALE, Buggies, as follows: —1 Telescopofhoodea), 2Single Seats (hooded), 1 Turnover Seat; also, Waggons, Spitu_ Carts, etc.; several Sets of good Second-hand Buggy Harness.—Apply Thames Carriage and Dra Factory, Victoria-street. im O R SALE, THREE ALLOTMENTS, THE PICK OF HON. JAS. WILLIAMSON'S MOUNT HOBSON ESTATE. Splendid View, and Easy Terms. Apply to S. JACKSON, Junr., Queen-st, Auckland. Y\ Ei V 0 S f 6" 5 T. FOR SALE—Choice Allotments situated on the Vauxhall Road, with magnlficont view, good frontage, and within easy dlstanoe of stoamor. Prioe very low: terms easy.— For full particulars apply to Lilewall Bros., House and Land Agents, Post-office Store, Devonport. Trt O R S A L" E. GENTLEMAN'S RESIDENCE, 2 mileß from Auokland, containing JO rooms, in a most healthy and pioturosquo situation, near Rail way Station, and within two minutes of main road. Omnibuses passing frequently. To be sold wltb S or 9 acroß of well laid out grounds subdivided into paddocks, gardon, and orchard. There are over _M of the ohoieest fruit treoa in tho province now heavily laden. Tho property has over 1,000 feet of road frontage, and, bought in one lot, oan at any time bo out up and readily sold at a handsomo profit. There ore stableß, coach-house, and concrete cistern of great capacity, and everything in first>olass order. This proporty has never before been offered for sale. Cards to view. W. L. MITCHELL, Estate Agent. Coombes'B Arcade. Queen-street. TJTT M. Ci ULLI YE R, HOUSE, LAND, AND ESTATE AGENT, QUEEN-STREBT. £ 8. d. Mount Eden, Prospect Rise .. 3)0 0 per foot Wellington-streot, City .. .. 15 0 0 „ Mountßoskillßoad,66xl32.. 80 0 „ Brixton Road, 6G x 132 .. .. 110 0 „ Dunbar Road, 60 x 132 „ .. 110 0 „ Eldon Road, GO x 132 .. ~ 110 0 „ Stuart.street,Ponsonby,27xllO 80 0 0 „ Cox-street, Pon6onby .. ..200 „ Clarence-street. Ponsonby ..200 „ Shelly Beach Road, 60 x 100 .. _10 0 „ Shelly Beach Road, 00 x 18G ..600 „ Shelly Beach Road, corner site 60 0 „ Richmond Road, 100 x 117 ..300 „ Prospect-st., Ponsonby, 6ii x 100 3 0 0 „ • Jervois Rd., Ponsonby, 66 x 100 8 0 0 „ Wharf Rd., Ponsonby, 40 x 100 2 0 0 „ Surrey Hills, Pollen-st., 38.6x132 310 0 „ Surrey Hills. Surrey-st., 40.6 x 1256 410 0 „ John-street, 40 xB2 .. .. 75 0 0 „ John-Btreet, corner site .. .. 60 0 0 ~ Church-street, 38 x 100.6 .. 310 0 „ WM. GULLIVER, HOUSE AND ESTATE AGENT, QUEEN-STREBT. Board and Residence. WELLESLEY HOUSE (3 doors from Hobson -street),Wellesley street West, Auckland, Now Zealand. BOARD AND RESIDENCE. A Good Table kept, lofty and well-ventilated Bedrooms, Plunge and Shower Baths, and every convenience to ensure the comfort ef hoarders and visitors, Termß, SI por week. M. MASON. Proprietress. TTUTETSmm ErowNE UDTfIL, \JT HOBSON-STREET. Board and Lodging „ _ „ _ SOsperWoek Single Boom _„_.._ 25sperWeok Tf;U NOTION HOTEL, NEWMARKET. Tho Proprietor. JAMES SMITH, hogs to in timate that he will bo happy to meet all lus old Mends, and new ones too. at his well known hostelry. Junction Hoi el, where none but firat-cl_s3 brands of liquors aro supplied. The best appointed Quoit and skittle around In Auckland.



Amusements. A BBOTT'S OPRRA HOUSBi' Under tho Management of.. A. T. DnnnhWfc Directors .. .. Meesri T. and C. Pollard. Rusiness Manager .. .. R. A. Underwood. Managor for Mossis Pollard .. Jus. E. KltW. THIRD WEEK AND LAST BUT ONE OF POLLARD'S LILLIPUTIAN OPERA BOUFFE COMPANY. CO-NIGHT! (Monday) TO-NIGHT! Will be Riven the ever-welcome andpremior favourite Comic. Oneni. by Gilbert and Sullivan, ff.M.S. PINAFORE! H.M.S. PINAFORE ! „„„„. H.M.S. PINAFORE! 3ir JO3. Porter, K.C.B. Miss Maud Pollard Captain Corcoran .. Miss Ruth Wallace Ralph Rackstraw .. Miss Flo de Lorme Boatswain .. .. Miss Lizzie Donnelly Dick Deadeyo .. .. Miss Amy Brooks Boatswain's Mate .. Master H. Sweetman Midshipmitc .. .. Miss Fauny Tnggio Coxswains, with , T .„_ double hompipo .. Misses E. and L. McKay Josephine .. .. Miss May Pollard Cousin Hebe .. .. Miss B ilia Stewart lluttercup .. .. Miss Marion Norman Sisters, Cousins, and Marines, by a host ol auxiliary aid. Quarterdeck of H.M.S. Pinafore. Act I—Portsmouth by Day. Act 2.—Portsmouth by Night.. Introduced Song, second act, " Midshipmitß. TO-MORUOW, (TUESDAY), MARCH 17, ST. PATRICK'S DAY. POSITIVELY LAST NIGHT 11.M.5. PINAFORE. ° H.M S. PINAFORE. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18, Grand Production, first time in Auckland, and on ihe same scale of splendour as the Company's former successes, • Offenbach's wonderful success in three Acts, _„„.__ ''■""'',' THE PRINCESS OF TREBIZONDK, In active preparation, Gilbert and Sullivan 8 great work acknowledged by both Press and public as their chef d'eeuvre, PATIENCE. Operas produced under tho immediate super vision of Mr TOM POLLARD. Conductor, Mr J. A. DELANY. __ Leader of Orehostra, Mr FRED POLLARD. Prices ot Admission—4s, 2s fld, and Is, Box Oflice at Lennox's. Doors open at 7.30; Over ture at 8. Carriages at 10,30. __.TT • A-C-B' SOCIETY' f^^Q^AUCKLANDBRANCH, No. 81. W^ISW ST. PATRICKS DAY, 1835. lfl# A SOCIAL-GATHERING Wtftffl under the auspices of tho above Wysia Society will be held n the ta»a^ Largo Hall, corner of Pitt and Wellington streets, on TUESDAY, 17th inst. Dancing at 9 p.m. _ , „ „_ Double Tickots, 7s Gd; extra Lady, 2s Od. Tickets may be had from Members of Com mittee, and at Mr O'Reilly's, Wellesley-street. Secretory. <-m«_T ORNE-STREET HALL. fSIKS ±J Ha GRAND NATIONAL ff i. CONCERT, . 4\\_? In aid of the funds of the ■ Ssfe AUCKLAND CHRISTIAN DOC. wß* TRINE SOCIETY LIBRARY FUND, Will be held on TUESDAY, 17th MARCH (ST. PATRICK'S DAY). PROGRAMME: Part 1. ' - _ _~ 1. Piano Selection, '-Irish Diamonds "..MISS 2. Chorus,'"Let Erin Remember the Days Of Old "..Company. • 3 Ballad, " Shylie Bawn "..Miss Fernandez. 4. Song, " Dublin Bay ". .Mr Jennings. 5. Song. "Cushla Macrce"..MissA. Lorigan. 6. Duet, " Flow on, thou Shining River .. Misses M. Sheehon and F. Branmgan. 7. Song, 'The Minstrel Boy"..Mrß. Seeats. 3. Song (by requostl, "She is Far from the Land".". Miss Shanaghan. •; 9. Duet, "How Dear to me tho Hour". .Misses Sheehan and K. Lonergan. Part 11. 1. Piano Duet, "Irish Quadrille" .Misses A. Meßhone and M. Lonerg»n. 2. Chorus. "The Shamrock "..Company. 3. Song, Mr O'Rafferty's Election "..Mr Leod _. Ballad, " The Pretty Girl Milking her Cow" ..MissK. Lonergan. ;•* ■ 5. Quartette. "Erin, the Tear and tho Bmllo .. Misses Sheehan, F. Brnnnigan, and Messrs W. Jennings and It. Sccats, 6. Song. "Tho Dear-Little Shamrock "..Miss 7. Ballad?" Kathleen Aroon" Mr F. Wright. 3 8. Song, " The Harp that Once ". .Miss Lorigan. 9. Song and Chorus, "Tho Cruiskecn Lawn" (by request). .Miss Shanaghan. Doors opon at 7.80; to commenco at 8 p.m. Admission—Front Seats, 3s; Back Soats, 2fl- Tickets may bo had at Mr .O'Reilly's, Book seller, Wellesley street, or from any member ol tho Society. R. MAHONEY. Hon. Secretary. ONSONBY.' BAPTIST CHURCH.— A parting Soiree to the Rev. C. Carter will bo glvon on TUESDAY. March 17, 1885. Tea on the table at 6.30 p.m. Ministers and friends will addreßS the meeting. Admißßlon, IB; ; J (Victoria-Btroet, a short distance above) mHEATRE ROYAL. TODAY! TC-DAYI TODAY ON VIEWI ON YIEWI ON VIEW! The Grandest Assortment of WATCHES, CLOCKS, JEWELLERY, At TOM KEESING'S, VICTORIA-ST. (5 doors above Royal Mail Hotol) Try my Deferred Payment Syßtom. Educational. T7.VENING CLASSES. A. McARTHUR. M.A.. L.L.8., purposes holding Evening Classes at the Training Col lege, Wellesley-street, beginning on MONDAY, the 9th instant, at half-past seven p,m- Eaeb. subject will bo taken twice a week. Feos per term: 15s for one subject, 21s for two. Classes will alto be formed to prepare for the Civil Service. General Knowledge and Matri culation Examinations at a fee of Two Guineas per term. History (general and constitutional), Political Economy, and Jurisprudence may be arranged for. Information will be given and names enrolled at the Training College between half-past four and half-past five p.m. each attarnoon, and on Saturday between three and four o'olock. ■y . I O L I N. If you wish to learn the Violin property, apply at once to C. H. Steward, late of the Thamos; Stanley and Darbyshire's Opera Troupe. Prosont residence, Lee's Boarding-house, Nelson-gtreot. N.B.—Piano and Singing also taught. . ■■','■; VTIOLIN TUITION. WANTED KNOWN- , „ _ P. F. HISCOCKS, Teachor of tho Violin, for the convonienoo of Pupils, has removed to those CENTRAL PREMISES, corner of Hobson and Cook-streets (noxt Mr A. R. Hunter's). , P. F. H. desires to inform tho residents of Devonport that ho visile the Girls' High School every WEDNESDAY, and that ho will be happy to recoive tho names of auy. other intendinn PnP"B- TBItMS MODERATE. MISS K. HOLLIST Teacher of Music. Instructions also givon in other Accom plishment*: Sln-lng, Painting, etc., Fronon, Latin. Fancy Work, etc Day and Evening Classes formed for English and the above.—For further particulars and terms apply at Park Vi.«w Cottage. Howe-street. MR F. B. WOOD HA M, Teacher of this =, PIANOFORTE AND HARMONIUM. , Addrosa care of Mr A. Eady, Auckland Muslo Warehouse, Queen-Btreet. i. ' ' i ,i 1 THE COLONIAL MUTUAL LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY (LIMITED). AUCKLAND OSTICBS I 139, QTTBBK-STBE-T. DIRECTORS I Adckland.-J. M. Shera (Chairman), B. Thorne George, F. J. Moss, M.H.R. Dunedin—E. J. Spenco (Chairman), W. J. M. Larnach, C.M.G.. M.H.R.; Hon. George Mo- Lean, M.L.C.; Hon. Robert Jltout, Premier. THE COLONIAL MUTUAL has added to all' th<- ordinary forinß of Assurance SEVERAL DISTINCTIVE FEATURES, and is the only Colonial Life Office which issues TONTINE INVESTMENT POLICIES. Tho "Absolute" and "Modified" Tontine Policies of tho Colonial Mutual socuro advan tages not offered by any Foreign Company. Colonial Mutual Policies aro INCONTEST ABLE FROM DATE OF ISSUE, being en tirely free from obnoxious conditions as to travelling, residence, occupation, mode of life, or manner of death. _ ._ _ H. 8. H. LYALL. Secretary for N«wZ__land. . HE NEW ZEALAND LAND MORT GAGE CO. (LIMITED). Subscribed Capital .. .. £3.000,000 Paid-up Capital .. .. £100,000 Head Office for the Colony : NEW ZEALAND INSURANCE BUILDINGS QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. This Company is prepared to negolin to LOANS on Freehold Mortgages throughout the Colony at current rates. For Application Forms and further particulars apply to ..'■-.'"'.! JAMES BUTTLE, Secretary, ■ Quccn-st. Auckland. mO TRAVELLER S. PRESENTS I*< '<!i HOME, 1 Vory handsome Inlaid Table Tops, Cabinets, i and Walking Stlcke.- mado from tho pick of i New Zealand's beautiful woods, at vory reason able prices. Carefully packed for shipment l ( W. NORRII _ I Top of Shortland-Btreet.