MINING NEWS.

_— i i [by telegraph—own correspondent.] I

THAMES.

Thames, this day

Darwin,—This mine was crushing at tho Queen of Beauty battery, but a scarcity of water-power compelled the stoppage of the mill after two hours'run. The period was too short to allow of an estimate being formed as to the value of the quartz.

Bright Smile. — About lOlbs. of specimens have come to hand since tlio..e last reported. The country road is expected to be available for tho transit of quartz early next week, when carting will be commenced and crushing immediately afterwards. Deep Level Cross).— The manager has secured about li'ilbs picked stone since the beginning of tlie month. The winze is about 120 feet deep, and tlie rise from the 010 feet lovol '20 feet In height. Eight men are rising, and two sinking. VVaitkkauki No. 3.—Gordon and party's crushing yielded lilozs 1 ldwts gold. Moanataiaki.—A large parcel crushed by Quailly and party, produced 17oz ISdwt gold.

CINCHONA CULTIVATION.

Mit W. Lain.i M.u.coi.mson* writes as follows on this subject:—

My attention lias been called to a Jotter by Mr .John Duncan, of Wellington, on tlie abovo subject, nnd I consider it is only fair to that gentleman, as also to your numerous readers who may bo giving the introduction of cinchona into New Zealand their attention, to reply to his letter, and to explain away as far us possible any misconceptions which it might havo been the means of fostering. Mr Duncan, in his letter, states that after repeated experiments by himself and others, ho has found it will be almost impossible to make the introduction of cinchona ;t success in New Zealand. To this I am happy to reply that I consider, with the careful attention which the rearing of cinchona requires in its earlier stages, there will not bo the slightest difficulty in its culti.ation ; and if there is more required to verify my statements, I can only refer your readers to an established tree which is at present growing in the Domain, of tho succribura variety, a species which I mentioned in my first letter as in every way suited to this climate. It is now nourishing iv a most thriving condition, and meusures some three feet and a half in height. This tree which I refer to has undergone innumerable vicissitudes, so much so, indeed, that to anyone acquainted witli tlie cultivation of cinchona it would bo a matter of surprise that it is alive. This plant is now some three years old, and for the first two years of its existence it was kept in an ordinary flowii-' pot, with hardly any attention paid to it until it reached such asiz6;that its roots got completely pot-bound. In this manner it was transplanted last autumn in anything but a favourable position in the Domain grounds. That it has lived through out tho past winter in the condition in which it has been, and its roots so bound up, makes it apparent that the introduction of cinchona with reasonable attention to its cultivation,. must ultimately be a success in this colohy, nnd thus "form, at no distant date, ono of the most important products, and of the highest value to this island. Mr Duncan also states that ho had tried the rearing of the various varieties of cinchona, and men tions officinalis, ledgornia, and succribura, as those which he had tried, but without success. At the present moment, in tho propagating conservatory of the Domain, as also the greenhouse, and under tho immediate supervision of Mr W. Goldie, can be seen thousands of healthy succribura cinchona, in as forward a con dition for their age as any I havo ever scon in Ceylon of this particular variety, and only a few days ago Mr Goldie has been successful in transplanting into pots over 1,!)00 promising seedlings. In the courso of a very few weeks a large addi tion to this number will be planted in tho tame manner. From the propagat ing-houfe those seedlings will bo conTeyed in the courso of some two or three months to an ordinary greenhouse, and from there again, when they are somo six or seven months old, brought out to the open, when they will he thoroughly hardened nnd bo able to withstand planting out permanently. With these facts before your readers, and with my experience in the cultivation of cinchona, I have no hesitation in stat ing that I consider the growing of this valuable plant in New Zealand, with the attention which I have already mentioned, will be a decided success. Still, at the same time I regret that Mr Duncan has not been able to make it that success which it deserves However, I shall be glad if that gentleman, and also Mr J, Mason, of Parnell, whom he mentioned in his letter as having tried the experiments in the raising of cinchona, will kindly detail their appearance. In a portion of his letter Mr Duncan says;—" The cinchona seed was freshly imported from Ceylon, but though it germinated, it speedily died off. The experiments weromadewith succri bura, officinalis, and ledgernia, so I may say a very fair trial was mado, whilo the cultiva tion was attended to, by two gentlemon who had been many years In Ceylon, and were practically acquainted with cinchona in all its branches." With reference to the dying off of tho seedlings, I am afraid that tho attention which cinchona requires at that most critioal timo had not been paid, otherwise I feel cortain, with reasonable at tention on the part of tho two gentlemon he refors to, the loss would not have happened. As a proof of this, tho seedlings now in the Domain form a guarantee that they can be germinated successfully, and if further proof is required, the tree now growing thero is sufficient to establish its success in North New Zealand, Will Mr Duncan or Mr Mason kindly communicate if they have been successful in rearing n tree of the size I have referred to in the former portion of this lotter, ond if so, the result ? It was with pleasure I noticed a letter from Jtfr J, Mayo, of Drury, who writes on the subject, stating that ho'has beon successful in germinating millions of cinchona seedlings, and I there fore trust this gentleman will be more suc cessful in rearing them into plants than Mr Duncan has been. But greater care is required with cinchona in this stage than almost at any other time of its existence. In concluding this letter, both Dr. Richard son and myself have to thank the Secretary and others of tho Domain Board for kindly promising us their assistanco in developing the cultivation of the cinchona plant, as also to Mr Goldie, who has consented to carry out any suggestions I may afford him so ns to moke the introduction of the cinchona troe a success.

LECTURE ON THE MOON.

Mr C. E. Button gave his lecture on " The Moon" last evening in tho St. Sepulchre's School-house, Symonds-street, which was completely filled by an attentive audience. In the absence of his Lordship Bishop Cowie, who was unable to be present in consequonco of pressing duties, the Yen. Archdeacon Dudley presided, and in his opening remarks referred humorously to the subject of the lecture, and pleaded for its immediate object, " The Sailors' Rest." Tho Archdeacon said that although' a magnificent bequest had beci^made to tho institution, jt would bo at least six months beforo it could be available. The "Rest" was immediately in want of funds, and without which it must collapse. Mr Button was greeted with applause on rising to address the assemblage, and pro-1 ceeded in plain and'simple language' to I sketch the queen of night, with an account of exploded notions concerning her; her | nature and physical character; the theory of the tides ; rotation and revolution j ex plaining the modes of correct measurement of tho moony mountains, which', was done j chiefly by tho length of tho shadows at j certain hours. The ].liasos or seasons of I the moon were also described ; eclipses, comets, and motions of tho celestial bodies, This splendid satelito, which Byron said f walked in beauty," was not so impolite I ,as to turn her back upon the earth, | but always turned her face towards jt. There is no necessity to. repeat what | has already beon published respecting Mr Button's admirable astronomical lecture, which was full of information, f.y.d proved that years of study \x\wit havo been devoted to the raooyi. The lecture was illustrated i by mathematical figures and limelight views by Kpv. .1. S,' II ill, and wero far ! hetter in character that such sights have . beeiin ' n 'h' s school-room on previous , occasions. A number of larrakins near the '. entrance door were ripe for bursting fort!\, ' but their exuberant feeling yore j modified by the presence of Mr. Cottle by the door, ... ... |

THE AUSTRALASIAN CONFERENCE.

« Tho Federation Proposals.

[reuter's cableorams.]

Sydney, Thursday. The remaining clauses of the Federation Bill woro under discussion at the Conven-

tion this morning. A general agreement exists among the delegates regarding the principles of tho measures, which is ex pected to be unanimously adopted to morrow. Mr Dibbs, Colonial Treasurer of New South Wales, gave notice of motion

requiring the various Governments to be pledged to submit to their several Legis latures the various resolutions that may be come to by the Convention. Sir George Dcs Vieux, Governor of Fiji, gavo notice of a motion having for its object tho prevention of tho unre stricted purchases of lantl in New Guinea anil the Pacific Islands. Mr Bray, Premier of South Australia, tabled a motion in favour of requesting the Im perial Governmnnt to introduce a bill for the constitution of an Australasian FedeVal Council, ilr Gibliu, Premier of Tasmania, gave notice of a motion for the appointment of the Premiers of Victoria, New South Wales, South Australia, Queensland, and New Zealand as a committee to carry out the object of and summon the Convention when' necessary, Mr Service to bo Chairman of the Committee.

MARKET REPORTS.

lll'NTlilt AND NOLAN'S WEEKLY REPORT. Houses : There has been nothing very note worthy iv the state of tho market. An average number have been disposed of Iwith little or no alteration in value. At the Durham Yards on Friday, no good draught horses wore yarded,

and several would have found ready purchasers. Medium sold at prices satisfactory to vendors. Light harness and hacks were scarcely relatively so high. We sold Moonstone foi 21 guineas. Tricotrin was passed. Cattle: The supply has been good. Springing cows have not been in brisk demand, but all other descrip tions have sold at a shade in advance on the previous week's rates. The entries for tho fail at Papakura were less numerous than on the previousmontli. There was a very large mustei of slores at Newmarket on Tuesday and again at tho regular month ly sale at Papakura on Wednea day. Dairy cows were not yarded in large numbers, but were quite suliicient for require ments. Fat beasts were yarded in less than average quantity, and advanced in value fully 59 per head. Prices for steers wero fully main. tabled, and Ireifera were relatively lower in value. Sheep were plentiful. Well fatted wethers fully maintained their value, but lighi weights were a shade lower. Lambs were fairly plentiful, and sold at 83 9d tolSsCd. Pigs Very few yardetl, demand good. BANKS AND CO.'S WEEKLY REPORT. At Parawai, on Thursday, the supply of fal cattle was fully up to requirements. Hcavj weight steers were again lower in price, and die not exceed 21s per lOOIbs; prime local cattle, 23. to 218. A full market of fat sheep sold freely ewes in wool, ifis; ewc3, shorn, 12s to 17s wethers, 18s 3d. Lambs were yarded in number* far exceed ing ordinary consumption, but all were clearod at Cs 3d to lis Gd each. MB ALFBED lIUCKLAND'S WEEKLY HEPORT. At the Haymarket on Friday, November 30 fodder brought from 2s Ud to 5s the cwt; oats. 2i 6d the bushel. Horse stock were yarded in ful number ; many being accustomed to the yarc were quitted with difliculty, but fresh horses from the country sold freely, and late value! obtained for them. Prices for light harnesi and medium draught ranged from £11 to £2i each. At the hide and skin salo on Tuesday hides ranged from 2d to2jd the lb; pelts.Sdto Ud shccpsl-iiis.lstolsld; lamb3kins,ls7deach; bags of wool, iv grease, liid to sid ; washed wool, B_d tho lb. At the woo! sale, on Wednesday, 2(X bales wero pitched, and, with tho exception ol nine bales sold at UlO auction, prices wero ir advance of those obtained at lirst sale. Ai Waiuku, on Saturday, December 1, 125 head of cattle were yarded, principally well bred steers from yearlings to three-year olds. Bidding was brisk throughout the .sale. Yearlings brought from 15s to 50s two-year-olds. £3 lo £3 15s; three-year-olds ;£*> 10s to 15 15s each; dairy cows, £4 10sto£.' KJs: dry cows, 40s lo OUs; calves, 15s to 30i each. At Pukekohe on Monday, between tw< and three hundred head of cattle of all cla__< were yarded. There was a numerous attend aneeand steady demand, all being sold at the auction at ruling values. At. Remuera on Mon day, dairy cattlo were in less than usua! number; out without improvement in values, A larger than usual muster of store cattle mcl with a brisk demand at satisfactory prices. Fal cuttle were yarded in less than usual numbers Steers were at last week's values, but cows scarcely maintained previous pricos. Sheep both fat and storo, were abundant. Lastweek'i prices, about 2Jd the lb, for wethers, was tin ruling value. A full market of small-sixod pigs of good quality sold freely and brought 3J tin lb. Averages were; 7 steers, R. Hall. £9; '. steers, T. Wilkinson, _8 6s; 8 steers, Grico nnii Parker, £8 ls Oil; Napier wethers (Walkatc fatted) ranged from 12s to 13sGd oach ; Gisborne wethers, 10s Cd lo 15s Cd oach.

Mr Vaile's Railway Reform.

(To tlie Editor.) Sin, —Notwithstanding the trenchant re marks you have passed upon the system oi railway reform proposed by Mr S. Vaile. that gentleman still adheres to his position, and vigorously advocates its efficiency, Ai tlio question is one that deserves thorough discussion and ventilation, would it not b( desirable, anel at the same time interesting, to have it settled once and for all by o public debate before a committee of, say, 14 to 20 practical citizens —Mr Vaile to support his position and yourself to oppose it, eacl of you to select an equal number of com mitteemen, the majority to decide ? To add additional zest, the loser might sVibsor.be, say, £5 to the Hospital Fnp,d..—Vours, &c, Yousu Auckland. [Our correspondent is much, too sanguine if he supposes that a verbal dlscussior between Mr Vaile and onreelves would settle the question (< once and for all." *\V« quite fiiil to sqe the virtue of either Mi Vaile's proposal for a public platfonr debate, or of "Young Auckland's' suggestion to havo the subject dis cussed before '• 14 to 20 practical citizens." Tho discussion in oui columns has been sufficiently public, and has, we should think, beep witnessed by the requisite number of "practical citizens," so that no on? need have the slightest difficulty in, knowing how the controversy stands. Practical ©en, so far as they havo spoken or written, have con demned Mr Yaile'a scheme in Mo ; and w« venture to think that the result of an oral discussion would simply he to supply sport to the Philistines without adding one iota to the inform.atip.n w argument. Until Mr Vaile supports his assertions and specula tions by something tangible, the matter must be considered settled so far as we are concerned,—Ed, E,S.]

World-wide Honours a to St. Jacobs Oil.

The great German remedy, St. Jacobs Oil, stands nonoured with tho highest distinction evor paid to a medicine. This is not only the caso in this country, but abroad everywhere. At the New Zealand International Exhibition, 18S2, it received the magnificent first prize medal, together with the nidnEST diploma for being, according tq critical tests, tho Best Pjyin Curing andHealingßemedy knowntomankind. In this connection a couplo of testimonials aro hero given as an evidenco of tlie marvellous Miccess of St. Jacobs Ojl, OPINIONS OP PROMINENT AUSTRALIANS. ONE Ob" THE WORLD'S GREATEST OARBMEN SPEAKS OJ> IT& VIRTUES. Edward Trickott, Esq,, the celebrated oarsman, in a recent conversation with a represen tative of ono of tho foremost journals of tlio United States, gavo tho following as his opinion :— '11 havo found St. Jacobs Oil a sure and cer tain cure, and ono unequalled by any medicine, It cured mo of severo pains in the back brongiij on by over-exertion in rowing. It is a pleasant, safe, and sure remedy, penetrating s& bh'oe to the seat of the discaso, and eradicating tho oom ' plaint without further trouble ■ ' The writer listened attentively to the above. It was pleasant w hear such high words «* praise from ono who know what ho was talkTO al)Qutvt>nd now he says that St. Jacobs Oil arid Kood athlotio training are what ova? young meo A NOTED CRICKETER IN TROUBLE. David Scott, __&q„ the celebrated cricket player of Victoria, and a member of the popular Arm of Boylo and Soott, 41 Bourke-streot, Mcl bourne, writes as follows:— "TO TIIE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR," i- ?entlemen,-While playmg oriokot on the East Molbourne Ground,* test season I received a terrible blow w"'<b a oriokot ball below my knee, which caused intense pain, and my leg became so swollen that I was obliged to go to my home in a cab. I was advised, to try; St. Jacobs Oil. I had only applied it twice when, to my delight, the swell ing disappeared, and I was entirely free from pain. My leg had become black and bluo from the knoo to. tho ankle from the hurt, and tho raagioalefleet of St. Jacob's Oil induces mo to Sn Vi°r. ?}y c*S CTienee to the public. I wouldalso state that I have recommended this great pain curing remedy to many crioketors and football players, all of whom have found it to give as surprising relief as I have. 8 " " Yours trwls\ «.»» . . *~ "pAvmSoott," SJOO.-A cash reward pi w hundred pounds will be paid by the Charles A. 'Voeelcr Com pany, of Baltiinwi Maryland, b.S?i, proprS tors of St, Jacobs OH or by their accredited local representatives ia various ports of tho St>, W Person producing procrf to tho cttect that tho testimonials published by them m regard to St. Jacobs Oil are not strictly genuine, • St. Jacobs Oil is sold by all Chemists and iteators in Medicine. Price: Three ShilUry,. U bottlo.

Wholesale Dop4t for Auckland M. LEVY AND CO.

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR, FRIDAY, DECEMBER X 18S3.

§5 NKY BRETT, of Symonds-etreet. gt'Sß S? nS, ral Printmg office, WyneSjmSreetlK ! the Province of AttdMSSSSSP*?* Friday, December 7, iggs, ■



-****" j; Anctlons. I |Ui|l TO-MORROW. ' 1:1 SATURDAY, DECEMBER 8. i lli TIMBER. | 1 linOß SALE, on Saturday, Decembor S, i ! X V'ft Baird-s Wharf, at 11 o'clock, ! I ij' 8,000 FEET SECOND-CLASS TIMBER. mm 0N SAME DAY' P§ lAt Tamaki Landing, Panraure, at 2 o'clock, El 20,000 FEET SECOND-CLASS TIMBER. \IM ALFRED BUCKLAND. Ml WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 19. if-, THE HAYMARKET 1 $o.L SALE, I WOOL SALE, 1 RILSALE, | WOOL SALE, I •..ton 1 Usually tho Largest for the Season, 1 rrriLL tako placo on WEDNESDAY, f]l W December 19. ' — I mmodiatc Storage available without additional charge. ' 1 if WOOLPACKS ON SALE. n ill * ALFRED Auckland. r|_ : 3\{ THURSDAY, DECEMBER 13. : i THE REMUERA YARDS. Lit ITIOR SALE, at tlio Remtiora Yards, on ,I _D Thursday next, at 1 o'clock, I DAIRY COWS, STORE CATTLE H 170 Fat Cattle from Awitu, Waikato, and II Waitara ;ij 700 Fat Shoop and Lambs Fat and Storo Pigs I ALFRED BUCKLAND. 'jIIpOUNTRY CATTLE SALES. I Pokeno—Monday, December 17. jli Drury—Wednesday, Decomber 19. M Papaknra—Boxing ; Day, no sale. I ALFRED BUCKLAND. |j| TUESDAYS. 1 THE HAYMARKET. ; IaALE OF WOOL, SHEEPSKINS, HO HIDES, and TALLOW, each TUESDAY, ! ■ \t 12 o'clock. § ALFRED BUCKLAND THE HAYMARKET. tDEGULAR SALES OF HAY AND !jfIV STRAW EACH TUESDAY AND FRIDAY, JH At 11 o'clock. ALFRED BUCKLAND. || MONDAY, DECEMBER 10. fH) DURHAM YARDS. 1_ — jImHE SECOND WOOL SALE OF THE 11" . SEASON Will bo held at j| THE ABOVE YARDS !'fl on I MONDAY, DECEMBER 10, ll At 2 o'clock. j^±_.—- I ! intries on or before the previous Friday. j. Full-weight Woolpacks for salo. J: HUNTER & NOLAN. . I TUESDAY, DECEMBER 11. j JUNCTION YARDS. II |M*|7loß SALE, at the Junction Yards, on j JH JO Tuesday next, II 150 FAT CATTLE from Waitara, Waikato, i and neighbourhood j i 700 Fat Sheep ft 100 Fat Lambs s f Dairy Cows, Store Cattle, &o. Ij HUNTER AND NOLAN. i 1 ™ FRIDAY, DECEMBER 14, DURHAM YARDS. nHE Undorsigned will hold their usual L annual HORSES FAIR on Friday, December 14th, lien a largo number of Horsesfrom Wanganui, awera, Poverty Bay, and Napier, will bo fored. HUNTER k NOLAN. DURHAM YARDS. LT.OR SALE, at the Durham Yards, t; every Tuesday, at 11 o'clook, HIDES, TALLOW, WOOL, and SKINS. HUNTER & NOLAN. m^^ THURSDAY, 3rd JANUARY, 1884. DURHAM YARDS. . ANNUAL SALE OF BLOOD STOCK. nHE undersigned have received instruc- L tions from Mr Walters to Sell, on Thurs ly, the 3rd January noxt, at 11 o'clock, 2-year-old Colt by Musket out of Fanny Fisher Y'carling Colt by Musket out of Slander Yoarllng Colt by Musket out of Yattorina Yearling Colt by Musket out of Rosarina Yearling Colt by Marybyrnong out of Peeress. Tho Pedigrees of tho above youngsters re tire no comment by the Auctioneer, being of c very best strains both on the side of sire d dam. HUNTER AND NOLAN. AT AN EARLY DATE. EX lONIC. *)W TRUNKS-"OF BOOTS AND SHOES. GABRIEL LEWIS, Auctioneer. rr O T I C E. THE SALE or THE PROPERTY AT OTAHUHU WITHDRAWN. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. IW. S. COCHRANE.] [JAMES DAOBK . MONDAY, DECEMBER 10. ALLOTMENTS—HAVELOCK, PURA PURA, RIVERHEAD, AND MAUNGATAWHIRI. j rfIHE Subscribers will Sell at their New j I Auction Mart, Queen-street (alongside the j Uni°n Bank), on Monday, tho 10th instant, at 12 $1 o'clock, II HAVELOCK (near Pokeno)—Allotments 2, 3, M 4, and S, containing 3 acres 1 rood li porches 111 PURAPURA iWaiuku)—Allotmonts 32 and 59, I 111 contalninK 1 aero 1 rood 31 perches IU I\lYl__aHEAD—Allotments 32 and 59, contain- j fflH', tag l acre 1 rood 31 porches MRIVEJmEAD-AUotments 21,25,30, and 31,50 c.l j Us ' ',', 40 to 43 „11 I IbßMONOONUl—Allotmehta32,33,anaat T_*._i. IfflJ: , Ot Oruru, ooutiliiing 513 Soros; Hlg) and well timbered, y . :^'™ mßm SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON,



Auctions. TOMORROW, SATURDAY, DECEMBER S, At 11 o'clock. CLEARING-OUT SALE of GROCERIES, &c„ Ke„ &c. Wnkefiolcl-stroet. R. AUTII U R HAS roceived instructions from Mr J. Torrens to sell by auction, on the premises, Wnkolleld-street, to-morrow (Satui'- Uay), at 11 o'clock, THE BALANCE OF HIS STOCK OF GROCERIES, Gas Fittings, Counter, Weighing Machine &C, &<-'., ko. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 11, At Noon. PONSONBY ROAD, CORNER OF VERMONT-STREET. D. F. EVANS HAS received instructions to sell by Public Auction, at tho residence, on Tuesday, December 11, at noon, HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE AND EFFECTS, coMi'Risixi: — Piano, Centre Tables, Suito, Pictures, Bod steads, Fenders, Washstunds, Wave, Tables. Chairs, Chests of Drawers, Look ing Glasses, Ornaments, &C„ &C, ko to. F. EVANS. Auctioneer. w. s, cornirank] [jamks dacke MONDAY, DECEMBER 17. AT THE NEW AUCTION MART, QUEF.N'-STRF.ET. Bentonville, _N"orthcote, COMPRISINO 34 LARGE VILLA SITES AND COMFORTABLE RESIDENCE OF TEN ROOMS, Commanding UnHnrpassod Views of tho Harbour, City, and Suburbs, THE Subscribers will sell, at their New Auction Mart, Queen-street (alongside the Union Bank), on Monday, Decomber 17, at 12 o'olock, That VALUABLE FREEHOLD PROPERTY AT NORTHCOTE, Now in the occupation of Major Benton, and known as BENTONVILLE, Subdivided into 31 Largo Allotments, on one of which is erected a COMMODIOUS TEN-ROOMED HOUSE, thoroughly well finished, and fitted with bath-room, wardrobes, cupboards, and all conveniences neceassary for a gentleman's residence. The Auctioneers beg specially to call tho at tention of intending purchasers to the following advantages possessed by this property, viz.: The allotments are all largo, and nearly ovory one commands a view which for beauty, variety, and oxtensiveness can scarcely he equalled ; the property is easy of access from cither the Northcoto or tho Birkenhead Wharfs, to which tho ferry steamer plies continuously during the day; a Government school and two churches are situated within a few minutes' walk of the ground. Terms : One-third cash on the fall of the ham mer ; the balance can remain on mortgage for two or threo years at 7 per cent. Plans will be ready for issue on Saturday, December 1, SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. B. TONKS] .R. C. CAMS fl*. D. TONKS WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 12, At 11 o'clock. PRELIMINARY NOT CE. ST. HELIER'S ! ST. HELIER'S ! ST. HELIER'S.! B. TONKS & CO. TTAVE received instructions to sell by auction on Wednesday, the 12th Decem ber, at 12 o'clock, A PORTION OF THIS REALLY MAG NIFICENT PROPERTY. Yicw3 un equalled; good soil; easy of access; good wharf, and splendid beach for bathing. Further particulars in a few days. Plans are being prepared. P.s. Tongariro leavo Quocn-street Wharf for St. Helior's daily at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.; and St. Helier's for Queen-street Wharf at 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. Return Fare, Gd. Groceries. CITY TEA MART, GROCERY, AND PROVISION STORE, Established por the Purpose op Supply ing Families wrrn TEAS, GROCERIES, and PROVISIONS Op Best Quality at Wholesale Prices. The Subseribor. with a view to still further increasing tho business of the City Tea Mart, has determined to make considerable REDUC TIONS from the Prices now being charged in Auckland and suburbs. NOW ON SALE 6lb. TINS of RICH, STRONG DARGEELING FLAVOURED TEA, lis each Splendid WHITE TABLE SUGAR, Id per lb. HOBART TOWN JAMS (choico assortment), 5s fid per dozen 2LB. TINS FAMILY TEA, 3s 6d each PRIME CANTERBURY HAMS and BACON AND EVERY DESCRIPTION OF GROCERIES AND PROVISIONS AT LOWEST WHOLESALE PRISES. COUNTTRY ORDERS ATTENDED TO WITH DESPATCH. Highest Price given for RRODUCE, and every possiblo inducement offered to facilitate and encourage business. Please note tho address— ROBERT DEW, OBERT KEW, WHOLESALE TEA MERCHANT AND GROCER, Victoria and Alisert-streets, Auckland News Agency. IMPORTANT NOTICE. VKW AND TNTERCOLONIAL *V EWS AND 4 DVKRTISING ft GKNCY. The Manager of tho above Agency, which has branches throughout the Colonies, and in all the principal centres of population in the world, begs to annonnce that it has been established with a view to meet the wants of commercia men, as well as consumers by tho exorcise ot sound judgment and practical skill in the . economical, judicious, and prompt distribution I of advertisements. WITH THE OBJECT OF PUSHING BUSINESS. From his long residence in the Colonies, his Intimate acquaintance with tho requirements of advertisers, as well as his cordial relations with newspaper proprietors, the Manager is able to offer the following advantages :— The services of an expert. Greater economy by means of an organised agency than can be secured by individual efforts. Energy and method in the pushing of new ' commercial undertakings. Careful supervision of tho interests of adver tisers. Selection of the beat advertising mediums and most conspicuous positions for advertisements Prompt, honourable, and conscientious treat ment of advertisers and newspaper proprietors. In order to protect, their respective interests and reputation. Mr Pulford has the sole right to issue the paper knovvn as "L' Entr' Acte" in the Opera House and Theatre Royal. I By securing the services of literary men of ability, and by combination with news agen ciosinallpartsofjhe world, the ow Zeala; d ' and Intercolonial Agen. y will be able to supply ' S.wSIM?SS"t r, D'oprietors leading articles . -own letters Megraphtn summaries. &o. \i *-M4Jtt SItUVKaiKR PULKORD, ! Box MB P.o„ " Manager. Auckland. % . _^ f ff ,...,,,. ■.'ifffa^;, .__, 1



, Ironmongery. RANGES, REGISTER GRATES, COOKING STOVES, „ WINGATE, BURNS & CO., g § WHOLESALE AND RETAIL IKONMONGEKS, 5 _ CUSTOMS-STREET, AUCKLAND. § % _ __ I X X. SEASON'S ROODS. ° \o<-X_ GARDEN SPADES £j \OW GARDEN SHEARS g \4\ GARDEN RAKES -w X A GARDEN HOES W \Vv 3 . /\ v\ I W / <*\\ X*>X HAY RAKES W f« / &£>£\ X'VS. HAY FORKS / <$%?$) X* X HAY SCYTHES •*" 8 / sM^/ x-vs. »AY KNIVES 0 I i \v v\. a P. \ X° X- '■ FILTERS W .. \ X X FILTERS M %'\ /\ X X FILTERS o <*. \ /„\ X X FILTERS w <*>. \N_ W / XOX FILTERS " _£ t\\ *\\V/ VA FILTERS g § % *•/> %\ \ / X°o X FILTERS _ FURNISHING - IRONMONGERY. - FURNISHING Tea Merchants ■ "nelson" &Co. Nelson,Moate j Co.i _, pw 't"t OUB m _ CELEBRATED P^ fe__ T_A _*-».i i^P—«.■_*__■— Hh«» Mo Equal for Tru«M«lur«l CHALLENGE "■"«•. Valuo. ««««"■■■»• ~'.;■' I { PRICES s A' I |H; sA2/4^2/8" i If iUS " 3/- 3/4 4/- t;: 3' _W I JLEII 3 Mb. aad Hb. Packola. °* Tmf I I ™HP a HALF-CHEST - BOXES. ti . "*r_ Nalton la a Profesaloaal ■ Taa Tailor and Blandar." ■ I j ■ | £- AWARDED X Jlj__o_.- . COLD* SILVER MEDALS. QUEEN-STREET AUCKLAND, I-ELSON, §OATE& (Jo. Next the New Zealand TEA &IERCHANTS, Clothing Factory, CHRISTCHURCH, DUNEDIN, AUCKLAND, WELLINGTON. &ENTS-EVERY«_HERE. "Theatre Royal Buildings, Queen and Victoria Streets. THE DARJEELINQ A TEA OF STER JJhSfS-StE L,NQ QUALITY. pure teas. ROBERT NEAL . IS Mm aomm\ Announces that he has received direct from iTI I 1 __fa Foochow, por as. Eolhow, his First Ship- B I I ■ M ill i MENT ot oTer SIXTEEN THOUSAND 9 I I 1 0 /nl i *%h_jr POUNDS OF TEA. This, with his Labqe aiSa/ alia I Stock of INDIAN TEAS on hand, offers I • one of the Best Selections o» Tka in ths UNEQUALLED Colony. SUPERIOR TO INNEVVZEA- BftMiiT^.T TEASADVER UNDATTHE ROBERT NEAL, TISED ATMUCH PRICE. THEATRE ROYAL BUILDINGS. HIGHER PRICE. Tea Merchants. CoachbuiMers, &c. LIT tf\ T^X tf\ T"_l rnHAMES CARRIAGE AND DRAY ___L^___f t__J LlXi JAMES MACKIE, Proprietob, _"-. •'-ti^. *"»■ r ____.__. VICTORIA-STREET EAST, AUCKLAND m >-". 1* "I 'Ropairs of every description in Wood and PQ I ,(\ l.nnnnTl Iron neatly executed on the shortest notice. JLOa VV«j _UU__IU_UI» Springs made and repaired. Always on Hand—A largo quantity of Lamps, Books Given Away: Lbs. of Tea Sold: also Ironbark Shafts and Spokes, Red Gum 3 J Felloes, and Hobart Town Hardwood. N.B.—Country Orders punctually attended to 3,000. 9,000. |TjPj-■ j-g . NEW f£f/ // 'ODWIN TTARVIB, AGRICULTURAL, /Sy £«// AND BUGaY BUILDER> /*\ /y/» W/ HAS REMOVED FROM f /£ *? i§ / UPPER QUEEN - STEET TO UPPER /&$ /W-*_7 */ / SYMONDS-STREET, fj^> / "* O* O / And hopes to retain all his old Customers and /tQ /§'A? .-/VEGKTABI_E, Rain somo new. /W/ g'g/mjoxvm seeds, Gunsmith. / / //^'^ & retail. Q_ UN%B . G_U£S. GUNS. = Medical. SHOOTING SEASON. 1883. TKTERVOUS DEBILITY. TO SPORTSMEN. -^ D. EVITT, GUNMAKER, rrgWEl I"' aktlM" I K1- QUKBN-STHKET, AUCKLAND (Opposite the *Js_Si y.lh.J I City Market), IlkJri C « _AJ Offerr, FOR SAWS, at unusually Low Prices: f^^^^'^^^M^^iiiNf^.l "-, ':f•■ ■ .'■"■•'' Curtis and Harvif-'s Dia **a"— t "-J _:■'../"''.' y >**>. moml Gunpowder Dn. E. C. West's Nerve and Brain Tricat ;*r.*,.:„;&':■ ■• :f \ Piffo«-vvilks'... Lauronce ment, a guaranteed Speciflo for Hysteria. Dizzl- "«.+,..'-?;*.>.':v.' 7..»*•■■. J ~ Alhanco h unpovvclor > ness, Convulsions, lits. Nervous Neuralgia. ;'-:,;..::;';' ./ y vviukers, I'aike.r ft, Co.n Headache, Nervous Prostration caused hy the ~;:;■■•:''.)..;•'. y ~'■": l , ~..,, ~„ use of alcohol or tobacco, Wakefulness, Mental -.< ' ~s' :'.!■'■ ,'""~" . -\owr:u;tle Llul.eil Shot Dcpiession, Softening of the Brain resulting in , j /.!ej . l.:ii-ini.i,'es and Car insanitj', and leading lo misery, decay, unrl j".*«l,,*:' ■.;; ~,1 ,IJX'' its":s , ... death, PrcinaturoOld Ago caused by over-exer- V*;. __/'>--^ J1'I;? Caps and \Vadding tion of tho brain, youthful folly, or over-indul- &i'M Loading Mucinous, Re-cap gence. Each box contains one month'a treat- . f?&Wtaf P0'"8, &c ---ment. 5s a box, or six boxes for 255, sent by s!f, W* Powder Flasks nnd Shot Ponchos mail prepaid on receipt of price. W,A Game Hags and Gun Cases WE GUARANTEE SIX BOXES Spfff Air Guns To euro any case. With each order received by tea ua for six boxes, accompanied with 555. wo will t}M Gun work of every kind done on thd send the purchaser our written guarantee to re- i':l-\ Premises. Workmanship unsurpassed fund tho money if the treatment docs not effect Sfcn '° tlie Colon s'' aml Prices ! leasonnble a cure. Guarantees issued only by wia J. P. KING AND SONS. «..J Established 18.9. Chemists. ' Oni'nn.strßßt. Aun.klanrl. OPPOSITE THE CITY MARKET. FLESH FORMING FOOD for Injants. FIREWORKS!! AICKIN'S FOOD FOR INFANTS ie JO A very LARGE ASSORTMENT of prepared locally from malted cereals, ac- PAIN'S LONDON-MADE FIREWORKS on cording to tlio rocipo of Baron Lcibig. It is an hand and to arrive Wholesalo and retail. Send APPROVED SUBSTITUTE for MOTHKII'S MILK j lOt price list FATTENING, NOURISHING, and INVIGORATING. _____________________________ Sold in Canisters at ls Cd. AT THE PHARMACY, Ontirinn &c. 1 QUEEN-STREET, ,^l_____ **=*^^^g_. m PEA^COCK, a^==^&-\ HAS m STOCK SPECTACLES AND EYE Tr~*=^^^___ IT ll ===*~-s(l™ GLASSES of every description. I I \f^jrV\ II An Accurate Fit Guaranteed. \r I\J V/I \f COMPOUND MICROSCOPES & TELE rr\ t> a a T, V, Aneroid Barometers, Thermometers, v •"■ ° A * v a > Electric Bells, Batteries, and Fittings. Map-noetic Electric Machines and Medical Coils, VICTORIA STABLES, 01" KltA« t -BM fk)mGLASW' MKLD TWO OR THREE FIRST-CLASS LISHT THEODOLITES', SEXTANTS, COMPASSES. WAGGONETTES, FOR ONE HORSK SPECIAIj ANNOUNCEMENT. _ TAYLOR'S They are in very good order, being nearly new. SEWING MACHINES. Tho Balance of Stock of these excellent Also, Hand and Treadle Machines will be sold at 25 GOOD SECOND-HAND BUGGIES discount. Nearly 600 in uso inAuck- Single or Double-seated, at Low Pricos. OPPOSITE THE POST-OFFICE, W. CROWTHER. 3__orti,and-stbi-_t,



Ironmongery. | T. & S. MORRIN & CO. (LIMITED). FURNISHING IRONMONGERS, Queen and High Streets. : I KEROSINE COOKING STOVES. iV'-.r'''';*H-_p)' l \J _&&_■'■_■_ Tho ahovo Kcrosino Cooking Stoves aro highly recommended for their Efficiency and Economy. A most desirable article during tlie Sum mer months, saving tho heat and trouble connected with ordinary fires. Sizes in Stock suitable for largo or small families, guaranteed to cook in a thoroughly satis factory manner, without smoke or smell, and at a choapor rate than cau be done by gas, coal, or wood. ELECTRO-PLATED WARE. CHRISTMAS PRESENTS. NEW YEAR PRESENTS. BIRTHDAY PRESENTS. T. k S. M. k CO. (Limited) would diroct special attention at this time to their vory extonsivo Stock of ELECTRO-PLATED WARE, comprising beautiful designs in TEA and COFFEE SERVICES. Electro-plated Trays and Salvers Spirit Stands, with richly Cut-Glass Bottles Handsome Claret Jugs A largo variety of highly Ornamental Vases, suitable for Flowers Mantel Shelf Ornaments, &c, kc, E.P. Biscuit Boxes Biscuit Jars, in beautiful colours E.P. Cruet Frames, ,*!, 4, 5, and C Glasses E.P. Breakfast Cruets, in Crystal and Ornamented China Butter Dishes, Butter Coolors Butter Knives, Jelly Dishes Marmalade Jars Egg Frames, ", 4, 5, and 6 Cups E<_g and Toast Frames Elegant Afternoon Tea Sets Sardine Boxes, E.P. Salts and PoppOH Napkin Rings, in great variety Toast Racks Egg Steamers, Card Trays Sugar and Cream Stands Nickle Frames and Forkß Dessert Knives nnd Forks, In cases CUPS! CUPS! CUPS! PRESENTATION CUPS ! A Beautiful solection of Cups, suitable for Sports, Regattas, &c., &c. SPOONS and FORKS, in genuine British Electro-Plato CUTLERY. Rogers's and Lockwood's Ivory Cutlery Ivory Carvers, Carvers Game Knifo Steels SELTZOGENES ! SELTZOGENES! BICYCLES. "SPECIAL EXPRESS,' 50 AND 62. 'EXCELSIOR,*' 50 AND fi2. D, E. 11. F„ 51. TRICYCLES. "APOLLO," With Lamps and Bell, "SOCIABLE," With Lamps and Bell, T. & S. M. and Co. (Limited) direct Attention to their Stock of BICYCLES AND TRICYCLES, , just received, and which is being Offered ata | Vory Low Rato, affording an Opportunity of i ! Securing a Good Machine at a Low Figure, ■ ' !T. & S. MORRIN & CO.!; (LIMITED), j IRONMONGERS & SHIPCHANDLERS,!! Queen and High Streets, |. AUCKLAND, j And at Grahamstown. s ■/]



Sewing Machines. T>Y SPECIAL APPOINTMENT (ESTABLISHED 1855.) BUY ONLY THE CELEBRATED / DOMESTIC \ \ MACHINES. / The Easiest, Simplest, Best Made, and Most Durable. LARGEST SHOW-ROOM IN NEW ZEALAND. The only Sewing Machine which has never been beaten in competition. Sole Agents in New Zealand i SHAKESPEAR & CO., Queen-street. ODDOsito thn MnrfcAt Ironmongery. JB, B L A I X I E, • Victoria-street, IMPORTER OF BUILDERS' & FURNISH ING IRONMONGERY Direct from Manufacturers, Has for Salo, at Low Rates- Carpenters' Tools Nails, Locks, Hlngot Kitchen Rangos Register Grates, In great Variety Marble and enamelled Slate Mantelpieces Largest Stock in Auckland Marblo, Electroplate, Curb, and othor Fonder* Galvanized Iron, Shoet Lead, and Zlno Slate, Cement, and Plaster INSPECTION INVITED Cheap Hardware House, C:tl, QnitEN-STIIEKT, AUCKLAND. J. & J. Dickey HAVE FOR SA.-K ---ROWATT'S ANUCAPNIC LAMPS, Also, EXTRA BURNERS, FONTS, GLOBES, AND WICK.S, And a Great Va'.icty of CHIMNEYS. KODGERS'S, LOCKWOOD'S, & WIGFALL'S TABLE k POCKET CUTLERY, JOHNSON'S CELEBRATED SCISSORS. CLARK'S BOILERS, SAUCEPANS, _a, GRIFEITHS'S PATENT TEA AND COFFEE POTS. STAMPED TINNED MEAT AND PIE DISHES, BASINS AND MILK PANS, All Sizes, BUCKETS, TUBS, PAILS, AND OVENS, BROOMS, SCRUBBERS, WHISKS, &c, HAIR, CLOTH, & NAIL BRUSHES. PARKES'S, BLACK'S, AND LYNDON'S SPADES AND DIGGING FORKS. GARDEN IIOES,'RAKES, & TROWELS. DISSTON, SORBY, AND SPEAR AND JACKSON'S HAND, RIP, AND TENNON SAWS. AXES, ADZES, TOMAHAWKS AND CHISELS, AUGERS, PLANES, HAMMERS, BRACES, TWIST AND PATENT BITS, AM, SIZES, LOCKS, HINGE NAILS, k BRASS WARE, SCOTT'S GENUINE WHITE LEAD, RAW, BOILED, k LINSEED OIL. FIVE PER CENT. DISCOUNT ALLOWED TO CASH PUKOHASKRS On all Sales amounting to 20s and upwards. J. & J. DIOKBY, 234, QUEEN-STREET. Coaches. IN future a 'Bus will leave Onehunga every ovoning at 0.30 o'clock leaving Auck! land at II o'clock. TIME • TABLE OF DEVONPORT AND LAKE COACHES. ALTERATION FOR DECEMBER. Leavo Victoria Wharf. Dovonport, at 7.45 and 10.20 a.m.. and 2 and J. 20 p.m. Leavo Takapuna School-house at 8.15 and 11 a.in., and 3 and 5.1,. p.m. Sundays.—Leave Devonport at 10.10 a.m., and 2 and 4.20 p.m. Leave Takapuna at 11.16 a.m., and 3 and 5.15 p.m. FARE EACH WAY, ONE SHILLING. F. J. QUICK, Proprietor. TVT O TIC 3. - REDUCED FARES TO I_l WA_.WERA HOT SPRINGS.-A Royal Mall Coach leaves Devonport, North Shoro every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, on ar rival of tho 9a.m. Boat from Auckland, arriving at Waiwera at 3.30 p.m.; returning from Wai wera every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, at 8.30 a.m., arriving at Devonport at 2.30 p.m.: calling at Lake Takapuna, Lucas Crook, Dairy Flat, Wade, and Orowa, All Parcels sont over to Dovonport by tho 9 a.m. boat will bo punctu ally attended to. and Parcels, Orders, Messages, eto„ loft at Mr Peel's ofllco, Victoria Road, whore tho Coaoh passes, will bo taken on and delivered at a small cost. Single Faro to Wai wera, 8s; or Return, 15s. Dairy Flat, is.—J AS. Dodd. Propriotor. ■ HOLLIS AND BROUUH'S LINE OF COACHES. Leave Auckland Leave Onehunga '9.0 a.m. 7.30 a.m. 45.0 a.m. 8.0 a.m. 10.30 a.m. 8.30 a.m. 11.0 a.m. - 9.0 a.m. 12.15 p.m. a 9.15 a.ni. 1.0 p.m. . 1n.30 a.m. 8.0 p.ip. .3 11.15 a.m. 8.45 p.m. 3 . 12.15 p.m. 3.15 p.m. Jg J.O. p.m. i.a p.m. S3 1-30 p.m. 4,30 p,m SS 2.30 p.m. 5.0 p.m. c_™ 3.15 p.m. tl.O p.m. „53 1.0. p.m. 7,0p,m, f_K 5,30 p.m. Monday, 11 p.m. gp Monday, G. p.m. Soturday, 10 and it__ Saturdays, fi.o p.m. 11 p.m. MS (1.30 p.m. Sundays] ** Sundays: 10.0 turn. 8.30 a.m. 2,0 p,m. 11.30a.r0. 6.0 p.m. 4.0 p.m. Coaches for Special Trips, Brakes,' Buggies, and Saddle Horses for hire, at Manukau Stables, Lower Queen-street, Onehunga. HOLLIS & BROUGH. Proprietors. "DAINBRIDGE'S TIME TABLE. From Union Bank—22 minutes past the houj and 2;t minutes to the hour. From Thk Three Lamps—7 minutes to the hour, apd every hour. Night Trips kkom Town—l-past 8, J-past 9, .-past 10, and 1-past 11, From Three Lamps— 3,9,10,11. From Union Bank to Shelly Beach—7 minutes past 9, 7 minutes past 11, 7 minutes past 2,7 minutes past 4,7' minutes past 5,23 minutcß past 6, and 37 minutes past 7. From SheLly Beach—B.3o a.m., 8,45 a.m., 10.30 a.m., 1.30 p.m., 3.30 p.m., 4,30 p.?n., and 7.45 p.m, Saturdays from Shelly Beach—B.3o a.m. 145 a.m., 10.30 a.m„ 12.30 p.m. From Union ' Bank—9.7 a,_n, 11.7 a.m. .and 1.7 p.m.



Messrs J. A Tom and C. W. CAvE(_i\to of Travcrs and Cave, Wellington) havo cniaced into partnership as Barristoys and Solicitors and wil carry on business at thoir lolilces, noxt Bank of New Zealand, Queen-street, Auok land.-IAD\T.I ~



££P^ 400-GALLON ffIGW WATER ' .' TANKS, Ex Triumph. Tho abovo aro of very good quality. XV. & G. WINSTONE.



Goodson's London Arcade. GOODS ON SO OODSONS'O A LPHABETICAL /column. ARTISTIC IMITATION JEWELLERY, Alberts, Abyssinian Gold, from 03 Alberts, Gold Cased, from 2s 6d Alberts, Hair, from 2s (id Alberts, Nickle Steel, from Is Alberts, Gold, from 45s Alberts, Silver, Ladies' and Gents', from Albums, Scrap, from ls Albums, Stamp, from Ss 6d Albums, Photo., Cabinet, and Carte, from Is Accordeons, from 7s 6d Barrows, 2s Cd, 3s 6d, Is 6d, and 6s 6d Balls in Rubber and Leather, from Id Brooch and Earrings, Gold Sets, from 30s Brooches, Gold, from 21s Brooch and Earrings, Sterling Silver, from la Brooches, Silver, from 2s Ud ' m 53 Bracelets, Silver, from 5s Brackets, large assortment, from Is Baskets of all sizes and pricos Biseuitßoxcs, Electro-plated, froniKh M Brilliantine, 2s Gd bottle '"■us DO Butter Coolers, various prices Butter Dishes, Glass, from ls Butter Knives, from 3s Books and Stationery, at English oil on Brush Racks, 28 and is (id y -S Bracelets, Silverine, from 2s Bracelets, Abyssinian Gold, from 2s Gd Brooch and Earrings, Abyssinian Gold Brooches, Abyssinian Gold, from 2s Cd Brooch and Earrings, Silverine Sets from 9a rut Brooches, from ls MXI Brooch and Earrings, Gold Cased, from 7a r_. Brooches, Gold Cased, from 5s 7 M Brooches, Oxydised Silver, from Is Bracelets, Jet, from ls pair Brooch and Earrings, Jet Sets, from Is apt Brooch and Earrings, English Garnet, from Is 6d Bath Slippers, Japanese from Is pair Boxes, Colour, from Gd Boxes, Cash, from ls Bagatelle Hoards, from £3 3s Book Slides, from Is Gd Brackets, Plush and Velvet, from ls 6d Boxes, Match, in Wood and Nickle. from fid Bezique, from 3s Gd ' *rom M Bottles, Smelling, from la Bags, School, from 2s Gd Bread Boards, from ls Books, Exercise, from Id Bags, Carpet, from Is Gd Bags. American Leather, from 3s Bill Files, from ls Boxes, Shell, from Is Bassinettes, from Gs Gd CHRISTMAS AND BIRTHDAY CARDS. Crosses, Silver, from 5s Cruets, Electro-plated, from 4s Gd Case of Carvers, in horn and ivory, 35« to 160b Chessmen, from ls Cd ' "- *WB Card Cases, in Leather, Pearl. Ivory SHv.* Cigarette Cases, from is ''SU™ Cigar Cases, from Is Crumb, Brushes and Trays, ss. 10s 6d 15. (_. ,«. Common Kits, Manilla, (&, 9d v ' *** Combs, in Bone, I Corn, and Xylonite. 6d Cherry Tooth Paste, 2s pot Chamber Sets, from 10a Cd Celery Glasses, from ls 3d Cricket Bats, from Gd Concertinas, from 5s Crosses, Gilt, from 2s Crosses, Silverine, from 2s Compasses for the Chain, from 2a 6d Cabinets. Japanose, from 2s Gd Cups and Saucers, from Gd each Cups, Moustacho, from ls Criobage Boards, from ls Cards, Xmas a largo assortment, from Id Cards, Birthday, from Id Dress Rings Ladies', Gold, from 7s 6d Draft Boards, from Is Draft Men, from ls set ■•■''<■ Dominoes, from ls Dressing Cases, from 30s Decanters, from 4s Dolls, in China, Wax, and Compa, from Sd Dolls, Houses and Dolls' Furniture Dustors, Feather and Foxtail, from 1h Eau de Cologne, from 2s Envelopes, from Id perpacket Forks, Table, Electro Plated, 15s to 36s per dnr Forks, Dessert, 12s, 15s, 17s Gd, and 24s doz Frames, Photo, in great variety, from 6d ' Fans, in Black and White, from Ib Florida Water, ls Gd and 2s Gd FlowerPots, Fancy China, from ls i ork and Spoon, Salad, from Is . • - ' i olders, from Is Cd Gents' Rings, Gold, from 5g Glove and Handkerchief Boxes, from 2s 6d Glycerine Soap, in cakos and bars Glas3 Jugs, from 2s Glass Dishes, Plain and Engraved, from Is Glass -hades, Fruit and Flower, from 4s Glass (.-.'Liidlcsticks, from ls Glass ai:,l China Ornaments, an endless variety Glasses, Specimen, from Gd vaneiy Hat Racks, from Is Holders, Match, from lg Hair Oil, Gd and Is '■!'' Hair Brushes, from Is ■ ■ ■. • Hot Water Jugs, in Delf and Majolica from 2s Hobby Horses, ls. Is Cd, and 2s Hand Mirrors, in Wood, Plush, China from in Instruments, Mathematical from 2a U Inkstands, from 2s Ink Bottles, from 6d Ink, from id per bottle Jewel Cases, In Glass and Leather, from 2s en Japaneso Tea Pots, Is, is Gd, and 2s each M v« M n, d ■ r°s& DeßSert. i" case, from 42g Knife, iork and Spoon, from Is Knives, Table, 12s, 15s, 17s Gd, and upwards MS* Ueß? vt 112l 12s'153'17s &< andXd^ Knives and Forks, 7s Gd and ids doz. Knifa and Fork, Carving, from 2s 6d pair i-l"y,S s &S d bc, ls?°™< Pocket, various,Jtom Ud Knives, Broad, from is "°, *«____. Lockets Abyssinian Gold, from 2s6d Lookets, Silverine, from Is Letter Clips, hand, from ls Lanterns, Chinese, from ls Lockets, Gold, from 10s Lockets. Silver, from 4s 6d Ladies' Companions, from ls ¥"}? fe,^ Glycerine for Hair.Sd, la, Is Sd Ladies |te, a great varioty ' Lavo'idcr \V ater. from is Lustres, from Is Cd per pair Moist Colour Boxes, from ls fid Mats, Table, from 2s set Moss Baskets, China, from 2s 6d Magic Lanterns, from 2s Cd Measures. 'Tape, tan 3d J ><p. pbildren.'s, from 3d each Mats, Splash, from ls , NOVELTIES ALWAYS BEING RECEIVED. Necklets, Gilt, from 2s Cd ' , Necklets, Silverine, from 2s 6d Necklets, Pearl, 1, 2, and 3-row Necklets, Black, ls, ls Cd, and 2s Necklets, Bead, from 3d Noah's Arks, from 3d Necklets, Gold, from 203 Necklets, Silver, from 12s6d Nad Brushes, Gd, Is, Is Cd, 2s. and 2a Bd .•_)> 01. era and Field Glasses,' from Ms M e"°l> Oleographs, from 3d each Ornaments Fancy Gum, from 2s Pendants, from ls Portmanteaux, from 15s Pictures, Framed, from ls Pens, Stylographio, from Is 6d 1 aper Weights, in Metal and Glass, from 6d gSSE£%ft£&_! UV6r' a "AS____f_« genesis, Lead, from Gd per dozen ' ' Porombula tors, from Vm 6d Pendants, Gold, from 7s 6d. Purses, from Is, in Leather Purses, Sealskin, from 5s gockot Books, Metallic, from 6d Pooket Mirrors, from Is Pencils, Ink, 6d, M, is and Ib m Poll Comhs 4d, 6d, 9d, and Is "*«**"» Piesso and Lubin's Scents, a vari&.T from 2a Pole 0K fc-T. 3' *¥* <*&,&£& rote Horses, Cs bd, 7s Cd, and Ida Reading Glasses,fromls Rings, Silver, from 2s Hug Straps, in Leather and Wob. 2b 6d Rocking Horses, 3Qs, 45s each Rings, Gut, Gents', from Is Gd Razors, from Is •Razor Strops, from ls Rqnps, Skipping, from 6d Stacks, Stationery, from Js fal kings, Gilt Ladies', from 2s 63 Rmgs and Keepers, 9and 18 et. Gold, from 'ft 6d en I^ EN^ ID >XMA^ PRESENTS. Scarp Ruigs, from is Studs, Pearl Sets, from Is Gd Stud?, Gilt Sets, fromls Studs, Gold Plated, from 13 l uea J and Milk, Glass, from la Stands, Card, from 2s 6d Stands, Banorotte, from 10s |Bm_ «\v°fr •-** H ood nnd Ir°n. from 6d Sticks, Walking, from ls Screens, Stove, from 2a each Soap, in lanoy Boxes (I cakes), ls bos Soap, Assorted Cakes, 3d each Scents, assorted makers, from Is Scont Cases, from 7s Gd - : Swings, 3s Cd each Swing Mirrors, from Gs Gd Screens, Hand, from ls to Stands, lflower, from is Stone, Greon Sels^om Soa 1 oon^r,hiOU^ w?-, Gt)ld'frO'nl2sGd l§|p«l_S« te -"-er.^ hchef, m great variety, 3d por shoet THE GREAT PLACE TO SELECT A PRESENT. -nm E £ oCK''Nickc1' from 7s fid fii« s. Alarm, Niokel, from 12s Gd fe ?' eCC3' XS? d' 3_? hou ">. fro™ 5s 6d TW & eces' £ tnke' Golm'c- » day, 25s to Ste ■p n p-eces' R e' a Son, Drop, Time, 30s 1 11 c Pieces, Octagon, Drop, Strike, 35s tiTvlrTn'-?, 01*? 0?' 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