DOMAIN BOARD

THE adjourned meeting of the Domain Board was held this afternoon. Present: - Messrs Fenton (chair), Mitford, Heale, Melton, (Mayor of Parnell), ±Jrett (Mayor of Auckland), and Thorne. Extension of lease.—Letter from Mr Smith for extension of lease of property in Grafton Road. —Mr Brown said the Board bad promised to extend the lease if Mr Smith built a house upon tlie land, and this he had done.—On the motion of Mr Mitford, seconded by Mr Melton, the exten sion was granted. Dahlias.—Letter from Mr Speight in re ference to dahlias left iv the garden, was referred to Mr Mitford. . Chairman.—Mr Fenton resigned his position as chairman, but stated his inten tion to remain on the Board. Mr Feutoii left the meeting, aud Mr Heale was voted to the chair. , Grass in the Domain.—Letter, from Martin, asking permission to cut grass in the Domain It was agreed to wait tenders by advertisment for cutting the grass. _ Destruction of birds.—The Acclima tization Society wrote asking what descrip tion of birds the Board referred to in the application for the removal ol the restric tions re destruction of birds. Matter de ferred.

BEER TAX V. MR FOX.

(To the Editor of the Star.) Sir,—The speech and vote of Mr Fox on the Beer Tax Bill has been the subject of some un favourable comment in the press, without the other view of the question being stated. Although the question as raised by that bill is an important one. it is not one on which every opoonenr, of the drink traffic is bound to vote one particular way, as has been assumed by- Mr Fox's critics. On the contrary it is an open question, on which men, equally sincere, equally zealous, may and do hold diverse opinions ; and being so, Mr Fox was not bound, either in honour or consistency, to vote the way one portion of his coadjutors think he should, which would be directly opposed to the opinions of another portion of his coadjutors, either in New Zealand. Greatßritain, or America. He had perfect right and liberty to use his own judgment and vote accordingly. If he really said working men looked on beer as a necessary of life, it is probable he said so in irony, not in earnest.—Yours, &c. F. Cherrt. [The supposition that Mr Fox was speaking sarcastically of beer as a necessity is untenable. By the mail from the South this morning we have received the official " Hansard " report of his speech, from which we make the following extract:—" Another obiection I have to the tax s this: It is most undoubtedly a tax upon industry. (Hon. Members: No.) Mr Fox: Surely a tax upon a production of the oountry— beer—upon the .home-brewed beer of the country, is a tax upon industry. Beer does not make itself: it has to be made with a certain amount of labour, although how many things they do to it Ido not know. More than that, it is a tax upon what some people hold to be a luxury of the working-man, but what working men hold to be a necessary. One of the strongest principles of the Government was that the bur dens should be taken off the shoulders of the working man. We were to have Ad a pound taken off sugar, and some trifle off tea, and there was to be a free breakfast-table. Well, a great many working-men do not care anything about breakfast; they take a snack and a glass of beer at the first place they come to. So much is taken Off, and just about the same amount is put upon their shoulders on an article which they consider, rightly or wrongly, a necessary of life. I think these are quite sufficiently valid reasons for obiecting to the beer tax, and every person can see how little reason there is in it. Why should a taxbe but upon beer? The only reason is that it is a luxury; but the working-man reaards it as a necessary. Nine out of ten of them wilt tell you that beer is a necessary. So they are putting a tax upon what, from the working man's point of? view, is a necessary, and upon an industry of the country."

EARLY CLOSING.

(To the Editor).

Sir,—With your permission I will correct the Statement made at the Saturday closing meeting on Thursday last: " That tha late Early Closing Association had not adopted the proper course. It had tried coercion, and come to grief." Now, sir, previous to that movement only a few shops closed at 6 p.m.; the majority not closing until 8 p.m., and some even later, with a general tendency of the whole trade jto the late-hour system. Therefore the object of the association was to get the employers, by mutual consent, to close five nights in the week at 6 p.m. I appeal to common sense, and ask if the association was a failure? The battle cry, "Don't shop after six" was an appeal to the public, without the s'ightest intention to commercially injure any one, but to do good to all. The committee waited upon those who would not sign, stating the action about to be taken, which they invited, as they thought it would be a good advertisement. The public, however, recognised our reasonable demand, and do not to this day shop aftet- six. The late association gained all it required at that time without coercion, leaving the Satur day question for future work. It now remains to be proved if the present movement will settle the latter question so effectually.—l am, Sec, R. Davies.

(To the Editor.) Sir,—Permit me to offer a few remarks with rsferenca to the movement now on foot re ear'y clo3ing. I scarcely think the drapers should keep the movement confined to themselves. There are many grocers' establishments in this c:ty employing a large number of assistants, and many of these, I know, are aiding the drapers by every possible way to accomplish fcheii object. I would urge drapers, grocers, and all concerned, to combine ana do their utmo«t to disuade people from buying after two O'clock on Saturday afternoon. II every assis tant were to make an individual effort and excite the sympathy of two or three friends, and get them to promise their help to the movement in this one particular, they would be doing a great deal for the furtherance of their object. Parents—you Jwbo have sons or daughters in one or other of the above businesses, look to the fact that your goods from the drapers are bought before two o'clock, that your supply from the grocer is delivered before the same hour. Let all these assistants patronise that or those shops which encourage the movement, and let them persuade the friends to do the Same. I trust the committee appointed by the drapers will wait on every establishment employing labour in this city, and get the employers to pay their men on Friday, by so doing they will be putting it in the power of every one to do as they wish, and making a great stride towards getting a great wrong righted.—l am, yours truly, B.TX_.iA__iTi-'s Brother.

Tc the Editor: Sir,—l am happy to see there is such;a general desire—a rage, it I might so express it—for ceasing from the toils of labour at an early hour on Saturday. I hope this grand movement will not be confined alone to watch makers and drapers, but that it will become general to all the different callings and trades of Auckland. I have been for some time back Etrcngly impressed with this fact: that the present age is remarkable for the severe strain that is put upon human flesh; and Ibelieve that many correct thinking men, who have to toil for a livelihood, are beginning to feel that they are wearing out their bodies too fast. This universal cry for early-closing is the voice of reason calling aloud to selfish, erring man. Obey that voice, or pay the penalty! How is it that so many of our young men look so pale and haggard? It is simply this, their hours of bond age arc too long, and they have not enough exercise and recreation. I believe if masters would only show a little consideration and generosity in the matter they would confer a great blessing upon their servants, and they would lose nothing by it either. The health and vigour gained, not to speak of the pleasure and happiness as well, would more than repay the masters for the loss of the time. I could produce many arguments to prove this, but I forbear, as I do not wish to make my letter too long.—l am, &c, A Knight of the Thimble.

To the Editor : Sir, —As there is such an agitation regarding the Early Closing move ment, aud as several letters have! appeared in your valuable paper regarding the same, why should not the chemists combine in a body for the purpose of closing their pre mises at 6 o'clock, instead of the present long tedious hours ? In my opinion, as an outsider, no reasons can be adduced that will show that they could not close earlier. It will be seen by any right minded person that those young men en gaged in the business require exercise and ■fresh air as well as any other individuals, and it is a well-known fact that long hours aud hard work are injurious to the strongest eonstitutious. And to make matters worse, when the usual public holidays come round, :the chemists keep open longer than there is auy necessity for, and when all the rest of the shops are shut. The worn-out assistant Las to content himself by. watching the •other citizens enjoying themselves. While I am on this subject, allow me to suggest that on the Sabbath some of the chemists make it a point of business to keep open their establishments for three hours or more, when one would be quite sufficient. By in serting this for the cause that lacks as sistance, and the wrong that needs resist ance, you will greatly oblige,—A FELLOW •Citizen.

BrrsHswra- mA±<, mondat, October m.

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MONDAY, OCTOBER 21. ■QUEEN'S REDOUBT SALE-YARDS. THE First Sale will be held on Monday, October 21, at 12 o'clock. At least 150 Head of Cattle will be yarded. ALFRED BUCKLAND.



AT AN EAKLY DATE, [N THE ALBERT HALL, DARBY-STREET. £2,500 VALUE. 7PACKAGES consisting of Folding Chairs, Marble-top Washstands, Coffee Tables, Towel-horses, What nots, Commodes, Music Stools, Papier inache Tables, Occasional Tables, Cbairs (various kinds), Drawing-room Suites, Porcelain-top Tables. Chef foniers with marble tops and glass I backs, Reading Tables, Work Tables, j Cabinets, Bookcases, Desk Whatnots, j Carved Brackets, Pianos, Musical Cabinets, Easy Chairs, Foot-stools, Loo Tables, Toilet Tables, Stationery Cases, Salivariums, Trays, Book shelves, Hassocks, Chair Cushions. Quilts, Rugs, Mats, Hat Rails, Wall Screens, Portmanteaux, Baskets, Pillows, Horse-hair, Bronze Nickel, Gilt and Marble Clocks, Regulators, Barometers, Aneroids, Epergnes Flower Stands, Assorted Plated Goods, Oil Paintings, Oleographs, Lithographs, Musical Boxes, Mirrors, &c„ &c, &c. E. & A. ISAACS Will sell by auction, at an early date, at the Albert Hall, Darby-street. i?«>P_Aiffc TALUS OF THE ABOVE 33>-£OW GOODS. E. & A. ISAACS, Auctioneers. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17. £1,250 VALUE ~~OF MELBOURNE MADE CLOTHING, PITH HELMETS, &c, oca, &c. E. & A. ISAACS WILL sell by public auction, at their Stores, Fort-street, on Thursday next, October 17, at 11 o'clock, <T» -i OKA WORTH OF Melbourne-made obl,>We_>vP CLOTHING, consisting of— Men's, Boy's, find Youth's Coats, Tmusprs, Vests, Crimeans, Under ffaf&rels. ■-)uits, Jrith Helmets, Oxford Shirts, &c, &c The above are seasonable Goods., and of the latest cuts and pattern. E. & A. ISAACS, Auctioneers. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 17. THE DRURY YARDS. FOR SALE, on Wednesday next, at 12 o'clock noon. The Farm of Mr John Fahey. at Ararimu South, containing £1 acres (fenced): 30 acros of which are in grass. A three-roomed Cottage and numerous Outbuildings erected on the property. Also, A Mixed Herd of 300 head Store Catt'e. ALFRED BUCKLAND. WEDNESDAY, h OVEMBER 13. THE H A V M A R X E T. npRE FIRST WOOL SALE OF THE SEASON will be held on Wednesday, 13th November, for about 250 Bales. All Wool to be in Store for Cataloguo on Monday, 11th November. ALFRED BUCKLAND. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 22. O.HAUPO SALE YARDS. For sale, at Ohaupo. on Tuesday. October 22, at 3 o'clock, after the arrival of the train from Auckland, A SMALL FARM of 70 Acres of Good Land, within a mile and a-half of the Ohaupo Railway Station, all fenced. 50 acres in Grass, with a Four-roomed House upon it; also, Barn, Stockyard, Good Well of Water, Garden, &c. For further particulars, apply to J. S. B UCKLAN D, Actioneer, Ohaupo, _ MONDAY, OCTOBER 21. AT 11 OCKOCK A.M. R. C. GliE __ N WOOD HAVE received instructions from Mr J. C. Stovin (who is leaving Auckland), to sell at his residence, Hepburn-street, second house from Wellington-street, at 11 a.m. on Monday, the 21st October, The whole of his Valuable Household Furniture and effects, comprising— Umbrella Stand, 8 day Hall Clock, Hat Rail, Oilcloth, Fish Globe and Stand, Drawing-room Suite in horse-hair. Marble Clock, Pictures, Fender and Irons, Carpets, Rugs, Mats, Curtains (Damask and Lace), Lamps, Vases, Cut Glass, Decanters, Jugs, &c, Sec; What not Tables, Chairs, &c, &c.; Telescope Dining Table, Small Tabic, Chairs, Curtains, Poles and Rings, Sfdeboard, Lustres Japan Stands, Cruet, Fish and Butter Knives, Plated Ware, Knives, Forks, Spoons, &c.; Iron and Wooden Bedsteads, Paliasses, Beds and Bed ding, Feather Pillows, Blankets and Sheets, Counterpanes, Sec, Sec.; Easy Chairs, Carpets, Matting/fables, Dress ing Tables, Shower Bath, Looking Glasses, Ohests of Drawers, Foot Bath, Night stool, Blinds and Rollers, ToweLs, Linen, &c, Sec.; Tea and Coffee Pots, Copper Kettle, Scales and Weights, 2 Filters, Trays, Breakfast and Tea Services, Dressess, Dish Covers, "Water Cans, Cutlery, Brush and Holloware, Pea Rifle and Case complete, and a lot of other good and useful Articles. Also, At 12 o'clock, at the same place The well and substantially-built House of 7 rooms, all well finished, Leamington Range, complete, &c, and in thorough good order; together with the Freehold Allotment on which the House stands, all fenced, and laid out as Garden, back and front. Further particulars may be had from the Auctioneer. The House will be open for in spection the week previous to the sale. Terms very easy. I B TONKS R. C. CARR TUESDAY, OCTOBER 15. , TO CONCHOLOGISTS AND OTHERS. Shells, Tortoise-shell, Sponges, Cocoanut Fibre, Whale Oil, Cocoanut Oil, &c., &c, &c. B. TONKS & CO. WILL sell by auction on Tuesday, 15th instant, at 11 o'clock. An assortment of the above, just landed ex Vision, from the Islands. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17. At the Residence of the late James Morton, Shelly Beach, Ponsonby. SURPLUS HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. GRANT & MORTON HAVE received instructions from the Executors of the lata James Morton to sell by auction on Thursday, October 17, at 11 o'clock, in consequence of Mrs Morton removing to a more suitable residence, Surplus Household Furniture, comprising— Drawing-room Suite, Tables, Pier Glass, Carpets. Bedroom Furniture, Kauri Bed stead, Book Case, Kitchen imrniture, Garden and Stable Tools, &c, &c. Terms—Cash. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17. CUTTER MATAKANA. THE subscribers have received instruc tions to sell, at their Rooms, Fort-street,' on Thursday next, 17th inst., at 11 o'clock, The Cutter MATAKANA, 21 42-100 tons, with all her Spars, Sails (new) Anchors and Chains, Standing and Run, ; ning Rigging, Warps, Dingy, &c, Sec. j i The above Cutter is now profitably engaged, and has always proved tc be a smart and money making vessel. She is well found, and in good _ condition. j Further particulars on application to f SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers.



TMPERIAL SCHIEDAM SCHNAPPS. Dr. Hassall's Report. The Analytical and Sanitary Institution 54 Holborn Viaduct, E.C., London. 9th May, 1877. Report on a Sample of Imperial Schiedam Sch napps, received from Mr. H. J. Hart. We have subjected a sample of the above named article to a very careful chemical analysis and examination. _._._,.«. The results of the analysis, which are set forth in a separate report, show that this spirit is of good strength, practically fre« from acidity, and that it contains but trace*, of solid matter in solution. It possesses a delicate and agreeable aroma, and a pure and mild taste. Mr. Hart's Schiedam Schnapps is a very superior article of its class, is well purified, and quite genuine, (Signed) Arthur H. Hassalx, M.D., Author of " Food and its Adulteration Otto Hkhnkr, F.C.S. P lie Analyst. a o^r-1 1AI q nooT^^o *- ij'f,« 'Mm ___5 f* t_r •__._. II [Il' \)«k___f3&)& a 00 \\\\\m&£rtrw r J * •*x7P]&® llliiW^ww»}Svt t^^^J ill if Bill ,<^um/**cCcO a'u&lcZ s 'I* il i _'■ fcSPMS I" Zi^^^oA-i ro a nic 1 HHiI Wm. Johnson's Report. Government Analytical Laboratory, Melbourne, 23rd July, 1877. Henri J. Hart, Esq. Sir,—l have the honour to report for your in formation that the sample of Imperial Schiedam Schnapps forwarded by you to mo has been sub mitted to a searching chemical analysis and critical examination, the result of which enables me to state that it is the Finest Sample of Schnapps that has as yet come under my notice. It has a pure fragrant odour, and is absolutely free from any trace of fusil or other iniurious impurity, and has evidently boen distilled from superior rye grain, always used instead of malt in the production of tho choicest qualities of Schnapps. It is very smooth to the palate, and in this respect compares favourably with other samples offered for sale. It may be advised as equally suitable for medical or economic pur poses. I have the honour to be, &c, (Signed) Wm. Johnson, Analytical Chemist to the Government of Victoria. This Pure Medical Spirit, Superior to any n the Market, and Lower in Price, is offered to the Public under the full conviction that it will supersede all others now in use. A TRIAL IS EARNESTLY SOLICITED. OWEN & GRAHAM, MERCHANTS, AGENT FOR .AUCKLAND. nKAPERY NOTICE. F. TOMLINSON, DRAPER, PARNELL. Is now showing a large and well assorted stock of NEW GOODS in every department for the SPRING AND SUMMER SEASONS; and from the unlimited amount of patronage received from all parts of Auckland, convinces him that HIS prices ark much lower than any other HOUSE IN AUCKLAND. Special Lines Just Opened :— Whito and Drab Corsets (double busks) at 3/ pair, worth £J. About 150 dozen White Blond Twilling, suit able for Ruchings, from id. doz., regular price 2/ to 3/ doz. 1000 yards of White Lawn Striped IMuslins, nearly one yard wide, at Sd yard, good value at Is yard Another parcel of tho Fashionable Shades in Lustres (bright finish), in Brown, Prune, Navy Blue, and Dark Green, at 1/ yard, worth about VG yard. Another parcel of my celebrated make hi Black Alpacas (bright linish and Re versible), from 3d to Gd yard, cheaper than any house in Auckland. INSPECTION INVITED.] >i_.'" F. TO ML IN SON, Parnell Arcade Drapery Establishment, Parnell. Parcels sent to all parts of the Town. ;GrUTHR,IE & JLjARNACH'S NEW ZEALAND ' TIMBER & WOODWARE FACTORIES COMPANY (LIMITED) Have on Sale at their Branch Stores, LOWER QUEEN-STRKET, AUCKLAND, AND ONEHUNGA. Dunbdin-Made Woodwares Consisting of—j Nests Tubs, painted and varnished Buckets do Fancy Buckets, Cheese Vats, Churns Butter Firkins, Knife Boards Washing Boards. Turning Trusses Store Trucks, &c. JAMES W. WALLER, Manager. I A MERICAN SEWING MACHINES THE LARGEST SALE IN AUSTRALIA. Reduced Price List. "THE HOME" SHUTTLE-LOCK-STITCH. THE PERFECTION OF MECHANISM Simple, Compact, Efficient, Durable, and Complete. It sews with the least possible amount of labour, and a Girl of Twelve Year 3 can run it without fatigue. It is a Triumph of Mechanical Genius. ' THE HOME" SHUTTLE is the only practical Low-price Lock-stitch Sewing Machine ever invented. This UNEQUALLED MACHINE uses a straight needle, makes the "Lock-stitch" (alike on both sides), has a self-adjusting tension, and is adapted to every variety of sewing for any. wear, from the lightest rqiislins to the heaviest: and will even sew le_ither ; it will Hem, Fell, Bind, Cord, Braid, Seam, Trek, Ruffles, Hemstitch, and Gather. This Machine will sew on and gather at the same time, and will work equally well on Silk, Linen, Woollen, and Cotton Goods, with Silk, Linen, or Cotton Thread gjjlt is not necesst»_.y for us to endeavour to ae tract from the merits of any other machines. We claim to sell THE BEST FAMILY SEWING MACHINE IN THE MARKET, without regard ~0 I rice, and we feel confident that whenever persons' wishing to buy Sewing Machines that Tie "HOME" SHUTTLE SEWING MACHINE a fair trial, in competition with other Machines will have the preference. With the Machine is furnished—Hemmer Braider, Shuttle Bobbins, Oil Can, Oil, Screw driver, Five Needles, Guage, Table Clamp, and directionsf or use. All securely packed in strong case with hinges. pßicß: _ Complete in box - - £& 0s With Table and Treadle .-• ~ •• - *6 5s- With Table and Treadle, Half-Cabinet, with Cover, Lock and Key -. ... ~ ■ &7 :7s In proof ofß their superiority over all other Machines,' we guarantee them for five *WT__re the genuine "HOME" SHUTTLE MACHINES, stamped with our name, are not procurable, we will send them direct to pur chasers on receipt of remittance or reference. L. D. NATHAN & CO SOLE AGENTS. We have appointed the undersigned Scio Etetail Agent for Auckland, where the Genuine Some Shuttle Machines are procurable by time payments. Illustrations, Specimens, and Tuition -ree of.charge j. V. BREDA, Shortland-street.



T ATEST /CABLEGRAMS.? ADVICES Have been received from England by J. LEVY tbat in addition to the LARGE SHIPMENTS of MEN'S, BOYS' 8e YOUTHS' SUMMEB CLOTHIN sent by the " Halcione " to his order (and which will be unpacked this week), additional ship ments are now on the way out, and may be expected to arrive in Auckland shortly. The GOODS are of tho BEST QUALITY and MOST FASHIONABLE STYLES, having been made according to J. LEVY'S OWN DIRECTIONS ! and ho is well known to tho Auckland Public as the Most Fastidious Clothier and Tailor to bo found in the city. its-There has always been a scarcity of BOYS' and YOUTHS' CLOTHING in Auckland at this time of the year especially, but amongst this shipment will bo found an abundant assortment to choose from of the latest styles. OOYS' AND SOUTHS' QUITS. Of any size. KNICKERBROCKER SUITS, for Boys from two to twelve years of age, to suit both the richest and poorest (a want hitherto much felt). They were made in England to J. LEVY'S order, and could not bo equalled by any tailor in Auckland, either with regard style or quality. Passors-by have always remarked that J. LEVY keeps the best assortment of MEN'S AND JUVENILE CLOTHING in Auckland, and this year he is determined to "out-do Herod," and so defy competition. J LEVY'S constant study is to havo a different style of Clothing for sale than is to be had at any other shop. This he easily does, as he is con tinually advised of the LATEST WEST END OF LONDON STYLES by his correspondents. co X dozen Oxford Shirts !__. _. - 4./fi OoD (formerly sold at 7s. 6d. each) v 100 A Bedford Cord Trousers 1.. „ Q/ft LAW (formerly sold at 18s. per pair) °I v KHA dozen White Shirts .. .. .. Q 1 1 OUU (formerly sold at 6s. 6d. each) Oi-x qaa dozen Boys' and Youths' New Ze and OKJKJ yi ax shirts, with collars (of anys o, at any price) . _ , , S3_.Anierican Collars (J. Levy's own design), now becoming the rage of Auckland, owing to the great demand for them, in all shapes and sizes. J. LEVY considers it unnecessary to call at tention to tho LOW PRICES at which he sells, for, after being in business so long, his customers know this full well, and this year he is bent upon still further increasing his trade by SELLING at tho LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICES. Hats, Caps, and Hosiery, in Great Variety. J. Levy, MONSTER CLOTHING MART, 210, QUEEN-STREET Opposite MoArthur's New Building. OH I R T S. SAMUEL McKAIG Is now showing his New Stock of COLOURED AND WHITE SHIRTS, consisting of the following Materials and Makers :— FLAX (Light and heavy) ZEPHYR OXFORD RINK FRENCH CAMBRIC ; NORTH AMERICAN. I can recommend any of the above to be well shaped, and the beat patterns ever shown in Auckland. CLOTHING. I beg to direct attention to this Department, as it is now well-stocked with all sorts of Men's, Boy's, and Youth's Clothing, in medium and first-class qualities. ""TAILORING. This Department is managed by a first-class Cutter, and all Garments turned out in really good stylo, and on the shortest notice. SAMUEL McKAIG, QUEEN STREET. ITCHEN'S CELEBRATED BLOOD RES'IORER THE RENOVATOR]OFITHE HUMAN RACE NO MORE PHYSICAL DEGENERATION IE THE Laws of Health are observed, ordinary care exercised, and BLOOD RESTORER FREELY TAKEN. This wonderful remedy has attained to a popularity as great as it is surprising. The fame of the Medicine is spreading over the Austra lian Colonies,—such plei>:_aig notoriety being easily explained by tho multitudo or cures effected, and the special fact, that amontr the cases cured were several suffering Australian gentlemen who woro visiting Auckland, who till high positions, and havo used their influence in muking known the virtues of the BLOOD RESTORER, HITCH&N'S CELEBRATED OINTMENTS. RHEUMATIC OINTMENT. A gentle and easily applied remedy for Rheumatism, Stiff Joints, &c,; for Bronchitis in children, for Contusions, Swellings, Bruises, and Chilblains. SKIN OINTMENT. A very valuable and much required remedy, most effective in its cure of Sores, Ulcers, and Eraptions on any part of the body, and for Ringworms. PILE OINTMENT. Sufferers should fly for instant relief to this unexcelled remedy, as delay in treating this peculiar form of sickness may lead to serious results, N.B.—By request. Mr Hitchens has arranged tho following regular hours at which ho may be consulted atThis private house. Upper Wakefield street :— From 7 to 9 a.m. 12 to I p.m. 5 to 7 p.m. HAMILTON BROTHERS, Queen-street, WHOLESALE AGENTS. Sold by Mr J. KD3ON, Chemist, Queen-street; Mr A. G. Hughes, corner of Shortland and Princes streets; Mr Robinson, Chemist, Par nell ; Messrs Hill & Hudson, Victoria-street; Mr Fallwell, Otahuhu; Mr Fallwell, Mr R. T. Gillman, Onehunga; Sands and Co., Chemists, Waikato; Mr Broadgate, Symonds street ;Mr Kirkpatrick, Kawakawa; and of all Thames Chemists. UNSOLICITED TESTIMONIAL. Extraordinary Cure of an Auckland Omnibus Driver, 21 years resident, of Long-standing Rheumatism. Auckland, August 20,1878. Dear Sir,—l had j3uffereds.sevorely and most acutely from Rheumatism for many years, brought on, I believe, from exposure to all weathers in the exercise of my calling. For years I could not sleep at night, and wa3 unable to lie except in one position. Day and night I was full of excruciating pains, scarcely able to move about at all, and as a natural sequence, my general health was also materially iniured. I believe I suffered the pangs of Rheumatism, and its attendant evils, in every shape and form, and. my life was almost a burden to me. I tried every remedy I could hear of, but without ob taining any relief whatever. The sum I'spent in medicine and medical advice was very con siderable, but of no avail, until I invested in a bottle of your Blood Restorer. I confess that I was not hopeful at all when I pur chased your medicine, I had tried so many specifics without receiving the slighest benefit, but having determined to give it a fair trial, I carried out my intention. I adhered strictly to the directions, and the result is that I am changed from a mere wreck to my former self again—restored to health and vigour, and able to drive daily through all weathers, and at all hours, if occasion requires. I am sure you have never had a worse case to deal with than mine, and although ev<*n now, in bad weather, I feel my limbs rather stiff, after sitting on the box for a leng time, I am a living example of tho almost miraculous curative properties (under Providence) of your now celebrated Blood Restorer. My friends tell me it is a duty I owe to my fellow creatures to send you this acknowledgement, and if it is the means of persuading other sufferers to go and do likewise. I shall feel that this letter Is not written in vain. I have the more pleasure in giving this testimonial as it i 3 quite un solicited on your part. You are at liberty, of course, to make any use of this.—l am, sir, yours gratefully, Henry Maiden. To H.)E. Hitchens, Esq., Auckland. GREATEST DISCOVERY KNOWN No More Bronchitis, Coughs, or Diftheria. NEVER B WITHOUT WELBORNBTS SOL-FA TONIC JUJUBES. "We can highly recommend these Jujubes. No Public Speaker should be without them."— Rev. J. Lobb. Invaluable to all who suffer from Influenza Chronio Asthma, Hay Fever, or Bronchial attacks. Sole Agent: J. P. KING, Chemist, » Next National Bank, Queen-street, Auckland



THISTLE HOIEL, QUEEN-STREET SPLENDID BARS AND SITTING-ROOMS. THE UP-STAIRS BAR ANT) billiard.bo om Unequalled in the Colonies. J. LITTLE, proprietor. THE CRITERION HOTEL, CAMBRIDGE. First-class Accommodation fob Families. SAMPLE ROOMS FOE COMMERCIAL GENTLEMEN. ,__„ BEST RANDS WINES AND SPIRITS ON Hand GOOD STABLING. Horses for Hire at Moderate Charges. EDWARD HEWITT, Proprietor. TJATION A L JOTEh, CAMBRIDGE, WAIKATO. Mr W. Walker, late mine host of the Com mercial Hotel, Hamilton, oegs to inform Mb friends and the public generally that he nas Sued the pro/rietor_fipof this we'l-taowg and favourite House, which he Intendshall retain its position aa a leading Hotel in the The Rooms are large, lofty, well-ventilated, and liberally furnished. _ .„_. ._ The Suites of Apartments for Famines are The Show Rooms for Commercial Travellers, ALLCocK's Billiard Table, and the Stabling Accommodation, are unequalled it trie pro vince ; the latter being under the superinten dence of First-class Grooms. BUGGY AND SADDLE HORSES ON HIRE. The extension of the Railway to Hamilton makes Cambridge leso than one day's pleasure lourney from Auckland.! W. WALKER, PROPRIETOR. OINI RUSSELL HOTEL. MKRCKR. DANIEL ARKELL begs to inform the travelling public that he ha* made great im provements to the above well-known Hotel, and in addition to other excellent accommodation, there is now added a Railway Refreshment Room at the Station, for the special oonven ienoe of travellers by every train. The Beet of Wines and Spirita. Han cock's parkling Ale. ICHAEL O'CONNOR informs his friends, and the public generally, that he is now the Proprietor of the PACIFIC HOTEL, Queen-street, Formerly known as the old Wheatsheaf, and hopes by strict attention to business, and keep ing only Liquors of the Best Brands, to obtain a fair share of patronage. . OA L MINES H OTEL, HUNTLEY. WILLTAM~RICHARDSON Begs to inform Waikato settlers, and the travel ling public, that he has assumed the proprietor ship of tho above Hotel, *nd is determined to make it a flrat-class ree^n for Tourists, Sporty men, and others yißiting the District, and favouring Hm with their patronage. The best of Ales, Wines, and Spirits kept. W. RICHARDSON, Proprietor. RI E N TAL LOUNGE .AND NEVADA HOTEL, Centre of QUEEN AND DURHAM-STREETS. The Proprietor of the above Establishment, ever alive to the comforts of his PATRONS, has for some time seen and felt that there was a want of some place of Resort of a more private nature, and, at the same time, more Elegantly appointed LOUNGE, where Professional Gentlomen, Business Men ! and otuers, after the fatigues of the day, could while away an hour in pleasant converse. To this object THE PROPRIETOR has addressed himself diligently, and has now much pleasure in being able to announce the completion of one of the most ELEGANT SALOONS bo found in this part of the world, which will known from this time forward as tho ORIENTAL LOUNGE. To those heretofore unacquainted with any thing ORIENT, a rare chance now presents itself for viewing the interior of the famous EASTERN DIVAN. Grand Entrance from Queen-street. Doors open from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Durham-street Bar and Luncheon Bar open daily. Cosmopolitan Hotel, CORNER OF QUEEN-STRKET Next New Zealand Insurance Buildings). M. GALLAGHER Late of Thames and Metropolitan Hotels), Having taken possession of tho above well known Hotel, will bo glad to see old friends and welcome new ones. UPSTAIRS BAR (Entrance, West Avenue), One of tho Largest and most Elegantly Fur nished in Auckland. WINES & SPIRITS op toe BEST BRANDS. Ehrenfried's XXXX and Auckland Beers ON OKAUGHT. g£OWN, BAREETT & CO.'S AUCKLAND STEAM COFFEE AND SPICE MILLS COFFEES. If IS NOT SUFFICIENTLY KNOWN THAT GOOD COFFEE is the best stimulating Beverage both for Winter and Summer. To obtain what you really want, ask for our Best Brands, the EXCELSIOR or STANDAR D which have sustained their good names ove Ten Years, and have very much increased i demand—a sure proof o their being consumed and appreciated in all households throughou and even out of our province. US. Wholesale only at our Miiis and Agents, ____ Retail at all Grocery Establishments in Town and Country. mo t£\ 2 *§[ , Our best 5g oi Excelsior Brand, greenlabel | qualities. .i_3.2° Standard „ red „ VEverypkge. *_jg"S|Lion „ pink y„ I with our i, ml ' signature. o§f_ U $ S v v ©j g Sfl . Our lowest £~ SjJAnohor „ puce „ ( qualities, h PH^|!Crown „ yellow „ (without our jfrtgj i signature. "*o° PEPPERS and SPICES we guarantee of Best Quality, and free of adulteration. BROWN, BARRETT & CO. Elliott-street, 13th July, 1878 Maramarua_Coal Mine. COAL 3! COALS!! COALS Ml Where do you Buy your Coals? The undersigned is prepared to supply Coal in any quantities from this splendid Mine. It is the Finest Household Coal ever introduced into this Market, and needs but one trial to make it a universal favourite. Samples may be obtained on applying to the undersigned. Prices at Yard, Breakwater:— Single Ton 20s. From sto 15 tons ._. \i_ m From 15 to 25 tons ~ 16s*. 6d 25 tons and upwards, as per agreement. Orders left at Messrs. Stone Bros. W. H Fenton, Queen-street; or, CHAS. HARDING, Sole Agent, -irr-h • _. . Breakwater Yard, Will receive prompt despatch. Q N S A L ~W Ex Late Arrivals prom London 2Hfi'ft PACKAGES Wines, Spirits, Bottled fij O^O 'Beer, Groceries, Musical Instru ments, Picture Frame Mouldings. Fancy Soap Seltzogencs, Pianos, Furniture, and Sundries. EDWARD LEWIS. Custom House-St.



Tli- I L N E A N_D CHOYCE ARK NOW OPENING ' : Uf THE O P Kil N 6 Q. O O D EXTENSIVE SHIPMENTS IN EVERY DEPARTMENT M KLgNp: AN D ___C H(OfiY C 3 £iI4SICWV:<'V-.'v DRAPERS, IMILLINERS^ ETC., CHEAPSIDE HOUSE, IQUEEN-STREET. aIHEAP TIMBER 1 CHEAP TIMBE The Undersigned are selling SASHE ' DOORS and MOULDINGS at the VER LOWEST RATES. Have also on hand aye large and superior stock of First and Secoi Class Building Timber of all kinds, at lowc ratee. Wood Tukxinq in all its BKANOHita.—Chf Legs and Backs, Table, Bad, and Sofa Leas, vary low rates. Prioa Lists on application. BS UNION STEAM SAW MOULDIN SASH AND DOOR COMPANY LiMirro. . MECHANIC-.' BAY. N.B.—Town Ordors can ba left at No. 6, urauce Buildings. CHARLES BLO Mp1 1 ELI Wakefield-street, DEALER DS OILS, COLOURS, GLASS, & A Large and Varied Stock of PAPE. HANGINGS, in Choice Designs, and Ye; Cheap. Sorim, Hessian, Tacks, Mixed Paints, Oi! Turpentine, Varnishes, Brushes, flee, always ( hand, at lowest r»tes. Paintings of New Zealand Scenery, includii some romantic views taken at Whangaroa, Bt of Islands, Waikato, and the Hot Lakes; Ole irraphs. Chromoe, and Engravings, at a gre reduction. Gilt and Stained Mouldings. Picture Frames on hand, or made to order. Note the address :— CHARLES BLOMFIELD, SIGN WRITER AND GENERAL HOUS DECORATOR, Foot o_r Wakefield-street, Auckland. |^t ALVANISED IRON WORKS S. PARKER MANUFACTURER ox GALVANIZED IROI RIDGING, SPOUTING, PIPING. And all kinds of Sheer Iron and Zino Work. CORRUGATED IRON TANKS on Hand, Made to Order, _>t the Works., Wellesley-street. Plumbing Work in every Branch of the Trad Gaofltting of every style doaa at shortes. notioe. Experienced Workmen sent to any pars of tl Country. S. PARKER hM erected flrst-class machiner; and having completed all nis arrangements c majiufacturing, is in a position promptly 1 execute all orders. list of Prices forwarde upon application. Orders per coach, trail carrier, or coasting veseal, receive imrnedial attention. S. PARKER, lxckhsed pltjmbeb fob auck__a Waterworks, WKIiIiSSLS V- STREET, Auckland. Pianoforte '£§fe_; O'^^JOOO Tuner to Hi Excellencythe"<^^_S#s^^l_s^" Governor. HO BERLI N. BROWN c PIANOFORTE and HARMONIUI TUNER, &c, from Broadwood's and Allison'i London. Pianofortes tuDed on the equal temperamer system, toned, regulated, and repaired. Orders to be left at Messrs. Upton & Co.'f Queen-street; also at J. Howden's, Shortlanc street. N.B.—Agent for the sale of Pianos, &c. rpAUPIRI COAL MINING COl JL PANY (LIMITED). The Company are now supplying COAL, a their Mine, Huntly Railway Station, at th< following prices, per truck load of five tons, h bnlk:— Household (lumpy) _ _ 50s. Steam (screened) __. „ __. 40s. Slack - 20s. Discount allowed on orders from 20 to 10 tons, 10 per cent.; over 100 tons, 20 pc cent. Orders for any intermediate stations on th< line are requested to be sent direct to the Mines aadressedto the Mine Manager, Taupiri Coa Mines, Huntly, accompanied by remittance, anc the Coal will be supplied without delay. If required in bags, purchasers will please for wardtheße to Mines, rail freight paid; extra charge for filling bags, Ib. 6d. per ton. Orders for Auckland and Onehunga received at the Company'B Office, Fort-street, where fur ther information may be obtained. The following are the rates of carriage charged by railway, per truck load of five tons :— Mines to— ' I Mines to— Newcastle .. 12/61 Papakura _ 38/ d Mercer ._. ... 18/41 Papatoitoi _.. 44/2 Tuakau „ __. 25/ Otahuhu „ 46/1 Pukekohe __. 29/2 Onehunga ... 49/2 Drury ._. _ 35/101 Auckland .. 51A Mr. R. W. Hammond has been appointed Sole Agent for be Sale of the Company's Coal at Auckland and Suburbs. FRANZ SCHERFF, SSecretary. _£Fort-street, Auckland,- June 9, 1877..



&^^a^^_ maa __^_l__a^m\\wf^. I Tfc E V T m 1 9Aa n QUNMAKBR, I T 1 24 4, QUBKn.slj,,..! I Opposite the MarbSt *»"-.■ 1 Q , , on sale, jn stoo^' :.« "IS Single and Double Bre^h-hSr ', 1 0 I Just Received, ex Late a-j„ , B Best Brands in Gunpowder Arrlval»- 1 Shot, Eleys Double Waterproof r 1 C7UThoS^rtrid^' ** B-ec^ : » &e CS,I c terproofCo^ Breech^ading Implements ot evety^ I Patent Chilled Shot i Brpech-loading Revolvers and Am H Infantry Swoadg MaAm Wtfaon Fishing Tackle AAi I Fireworks. ;i PHILLIPPS ANITsONT^r I O COLOUR, & GLASS MRRrSr,.9IL. Importers oPPaperhanginl^ Sk__ff SSPW ' ' Turpentine, Colours, Var^heTK^'<*• 1 Gold Leaf, Artists' 6olours W BrSSSi W i Sheet Crown, Ornamental, and^nf 68"^ 1 Glass Picture Frame and Tapea^ u7sßl*to IS Clock and Compass Glasses? lM oftß 1 Doors, &c. Glaao cut to sik I packed.-OS and 97, QUEEN-STR^T,^B^ j DURHAM - STREETT^CORNpTm, I ALBERT-STKEEtV °? i /^^^^%, -1 * /§/c.DEL'EAU\S\ ■'": :&X:1 gU AUCKLAND, iak . ! ' 111 Shirts Made to Oedee by Measubp ■ ment only. LADIES, TAKEpiOTE OF THIS •-__. R Two important points should not be list f ; sight of in selecting a, Sewing Machine,; HrS; '■''■•_§. Be not misled by long and extraYagantpufhto W the papers about Machines which an frequentb §1 made only to seh, and more frequently sold hr ■ those who, from their want of mechanical __mj. I ledge, can only parrot-like repeat the puff 2nd' -ft Beware of purchasing aSewingMachinebeeaußs m it happens to be a few • shillings cheaper and' m have afterwards to piy dearly for it In wony B delay, and vexation. The undersigned, frmnwJ B intimate knowledge of Sewing Mechanism can ' it onfldently recommend Taylor's Patent Sewlne P Machine as a really good, genuine, and welt; R tested Machine. In addition to the Lockstitch B Machine, the Taylor Co. have introduced a good ■ Twisted Loop Machine. Price, with extras,2 B g Guineas.—lnspection invited at the Sole Agent _ B ' T. PEACOCK'S, < Shortland-Btreet, oppoate o5 B Postofflce ■___ II /^OLDS I COLDS!! CO t Are you Buffering from a Cold, and anxious to m pet rid of it? Then go to the TURKISH BATHB [„ and try the new thermo-oxygen Bath, which haß H never failed to cure. This Bath (iudiciouslyap- m plied) with the wet-sheet Pack, is the greatest m remedial agent for the prevention and cure of Colds. Try it; no cure no pay. Cost of Bath, & ,* Two gentlemen came to me within a few days, A with a most distressing and unbearable attack i « of Influenza. Both entirely Cured hi one Visit! "; This Bath gives the constitution the wonderfnl . capacity of wrestling with and enduring the constant changes of temperature. ... — Testimonial.—"Mr. K. D.Sykes.—Dear Sir, B ]_$, It affords me much pleasure in bearing testi- || monyto the efficacy of your treatment in the I iq Turkish Baths, of a severe attack of lumbago In ;.■ |:; '■V one wwk. The third bath acted upon mo like m ' magic, and I h.: ye not felt thesligheetsymptoms ' H A sincf. You a.a liberty to make iibs of this H jg testimonial fo ac benefit of others who may m suf:_r from t1..; same complaint—Youra very '! H j tn< y, Richard Gamblk. II a Ti A Ul'lU JS TU THE PUBLIC I f G DR. BRIGHT"? PHOSPHODYNE.' Whereas it having become known to the Pro- m prietors of "Or. Bright's Phosphodyne" that a Am Medicine, emanating from an unscrupulous | London firm, is exported to India, China, &c, and foisted on purchasers as equal in efficacy to Wi — Dr. Bright's Phosphodyne, they feel it due to the |-i -. public to specially caution them against this [_•-; -'> compound, and request their most careful -fp attention to the following distinctive character- p C istictof Dr. Bright's Phosphodyne:— t, Ist. That Dr. Bright's Phosphodyne Is, sold M R- only in cases. __, . , M ry 2nd. Tho words "Dr. Bright's Phosphodyne ■.•..teg are clearly blown in each bottle. . • §§§ Is, 3rd. The Registered Trade Mark and ama- yym m tnie of Patentee are printed on the label« i| &T&ITY Qftftfi Wf iK 4th. Directions for v in all the Showing, 'y ';■;» iy languages are enclosed each case— Enguß_, ~- H, o- French, German, Italia Dutch, SpamshJPor- ; m at tuguese, Russian, Danish, Turkish,. Persian, Ift Hindostam Madiasse, Bengalee. Chmese, antt fe Japanese without which none can possibly W m DJEL DBRIGHTS PHOSPHODYNE Is theonly [ reliable remedy for Nervous and liver Uom- f. plaints and all Functional Derangements. ■ IE DR. BRIGHT'S PHOSPHODYNE is patron- » ised by the aristocracy and the elite, exter_slj!£ used in the Army and Navy, and .strongyre- } commended by the leading Medical Pracn- . doners. „ , , A y „ II — DR. BRIGfHTS PHOSPHODXNB is Bold W ( I , all Chemists and Patent Medicine Vendora •*• throughout the Globe. „„—„ nuAoßira _il N.B -Ask for DR. BRIGHT'S PHOSPHfr DYNE, and do not be persuaded to. tap any & S useless and Possibly Dangerous Substitute. p ELEGRAPH BOOKS in dupHcate for I Sale at this Books 100 and 200 ~■ eaves each. . —■ X WAIKATO TIME-TABLE of W. K. . \ Carter's Telegraph I_ne of Coaches.- .. | °' Leave Ohaupo on Monday, Wednesday, ano |g Friday, at 2.15 p.m.; arrive Te AwamutQ on ' Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, at M-™*, 11 16 arrive Alexandra on Monday, Wednesdayana .fa v Friday, at 5.30 p.m.; leave Alexandra, on w» -, f; day, Thursday, and Saturday, at 8 a.m., otw m S Te Awamutu on Tuesday, Thuraday, and »w fe "? day, at 9.45 a.m.; arrive Ohaupo on Tuesday. • !? Thursday, and Saturday, at 11.30 a.m.,leave. | \\ Hamilton every day at 2 o'clock p.m. for ijßm a bridge; leave Cambridge every day at 10 ociew a.m. for Hamilton. ■LA——Az? m WAIiiATO COAL COMPAq ' (LIMITED) are now deUvering BBBi HOUSEHOLD COAL, from their Mines aiiw» j « waro, Huntly Station, as foUows:— .-_ c. 5 tons. andunder2stons„..l7s6dpertoa. i 25 tons, and under 50 tons _-16s 00 » fi [, 50 tons, and upwards — -1§ 9„. ' !?■ ,_ Slack -P sßd p'nWay, I 13 J Delivered at Auckland or Onehunga Bail"" ' | Steamers and Manufactories subjecttospecial i ; > arrangement. T.^T»TnPOK. r'l H Orders may be sent to Mr James RONAUSun. y 3. Manager, Huntly, Waikato; ort° A TTjvjK j .t W'S' Agent. I 7, Wyndham-street, i< Auckland. —— l" WEJSETIAN BLIND EACTOB^ , 3 E BLINDS, AND PBBFOBAT I \ ZINC BLINDS, MAY BE BAD J AT THE mT _o T TI.D ' 1 AUCKLAND VENETIAN 3hl^ v | MANUFACTORY, orp _ WB:TS i CORNER OF COOK AND GBEI-ST^e Of any dimensions, in any number Jf°?i^ B IS 1 to a Hundred, within a given time, M-U". best quality, and reasonable pnoes and sent to all partsof New isea- , y...m I land. Terms cash. Estimawa ■ ; n returned by Post. \ A. &A. BUSBY ■ I (Late M. Hoktbn^Busbv), wjb | ; VENETIAN BLIND MAKERS AND vy.« |