Disastrous Collision in the Channet- A Largo Steamer Sunk. Another terrific marine disaster has, within the last ten days, been added to the rapidly-lengthening list of appalling catafl trophea in 1883. The calamity this time took the form of a collision between two lar^e steamships (one of which sunk imme diately), and the loss of life entailed was considerable. The accident seems to have sccurred as follows :—The French Trans atlantic mail steamer St. Germains (a mag nificent vessel of 4000 tons) loft Havre for New York on the 25th August with 462 passengers and a crew of 122, all told. Everything went well till half-past three on the following morning, when (the weather being perfectly clear and bright and the sea calm) the St. Germains ran into and sunk the disabled s.s. Woodburn, which was proceeding up channel in tow of the tug Recovery. How the accident happened no one can conceive The best account is given by the first engineer of the sunken vessel, wliowas|ono of thefewsaved. Hesays: Our steamship, the Woodburn, belonging to Newcastle, left Lisbon on Saturday, the ISth. AYe had put into that port on the 2nd inst. disabled, one of the shafts having broken. We were bound from Madras with a general cargo for London. At Lisbon a powerful tug took us in tow. This boat was from Dover, whence if had been des patched. We had a crew of 59, Captain Hull and one passenger. All went well until this ['morning, when at three o'clock we were ran into by the French Trans atlantic mail steamer St. Greamain. The sea was perfectly calm, and it was a splendid morning, the sky having been bright with stars since darkness set in. The day just breaking at the time of the disaster. Our vessel was some 300 feet distant from the tug. We were struck on our starboard quarter. The shock was tremendous. The stern was nearly taken off. Some of our crew threw themselves into the sea directly the two vessels touched, but the majority of us stayed on board. Immediately the collision occured we rushed to the boats, of which wo carried four, all good ones—two lifeboats, a pinnace, and a gig—but there was no time to lower even one of the boats, for the shock had been so over whelming that our vessel sank in throe minutes. In fact I should say in less time than that, but three minutes at the outside. Those who jumped overboard had the best of it, I think, on the whole, for I believe the proportion of them who were saved is greater than that of the men who remained on the ship trust ing to the boats. But the thing was done so suddenly that we had little or no time for weighing the respective chances of safety between staying on board and jump ing into the sea. Directly the collision occurred, the captain of the tug lowered a boat. He had two boats, but one only was lowered, that being of course sufficient. I cannot too highly speak of the captain's conduct, and of the quickness with which he had a boat sent to the rescue. Had it not been for this promptitude, it is certain that far more of us would have fared like the eighteen. Some five or six of the crew were taken up by the boat, while the rest of us clambered'up the side, swim ming as best we could in our exhausted condition, for we were by this in a sorry state, to the boat. The French steamer had kept her course after the collision, but in a few minutes she re turned and offered help, lowering a boat, cut the work had been done. All who were alive had been rescued, and were safe in the tug's boat, while the more un fortunate ones of our crew had gone down. I cannot say how far the mail steamer had got before she returned; but of course a vessel of that kind gets a good distance in a little time. The French ship carried COO passengers, with a crew of about 120. She too, was badly injured by the collision, for she was cut down to the water's edge. Seve ral of us weresuckedinwhenthewaterclosed over tho Woodburn, and the second mate and myself were carried far down. I can not say how deep we went, but I know we only managed to escape with our lives, for wo were nearly done up when the boat took us on board. AYe saw the French steamer a quarter of an hour before the collision. Tho tug-boat was not injured at all, for she was, of course, the full distance of the cable from us. Tho condition of the mail steamer being dangerous, all the passenger? were taken on board the tug, which was therefore heavily laden.

UNIVERSITY COUNCIL.

A sieetinq of the Council of the Auckland University College Council was held yester day afternoon. Present—Sir G. M. O'Rorke (president), Colonel Haultain, Judge Smith, Revs. D. Bruce and A. Reid.

Minutes.—Tho Rev. Dr. Kidd read the minutes of the previous meeting, which were confirmed.

Letters.—Letters of apology were ro ceived from Mr Justice Gillies and from the Town Clerk, on behalf of His Worship the Mayor, the formor being engaged in the Supremo Court, and the latter being away from Auckland.

Mr Brook's Pamphlet.—Two copies of " Vestiges of tho Broken Plural in Hebrew" were received from the author, AY. H. Salter Brooks, M.A., of Trinity College, Dublin.—Ordered to be acknowledged with thanks.

Council's Revenue.—Tho Chairman said ho had corresponded with the Education Department with regajd to tho Council's revenue; especially with reference to the £1,000 which had not been paid to the Colloge. The Government Department con sidered that as an amount was owing by the Council tho £1,000 had been stopped in part payment of the same. Subsequently, however, the Audit Department had dis covered that i'SOO had been paid. The Government, thereforo, would remit the El,ooo.

Financial Report.—Colonel Haultain introduced the financial report, which shewed about £'2,000 balance in favour of the Council to the end of the financial year. On tho motion of the chairman, seconded by Rev. D. Bruce, the consideration of the items was deferrod until the next monthly meeting.

Professor Alois.— The Chairman read a Idler from tho Minister of Education stat ing that Professor Win. S. Aldis had been appointed to the chair of mathematics in tho Auckland Univorsity College, and will probably arrive in December. Impobtakt Letter.—The Chairman read tho following important letter from Pro fessor Jowett, Vice - Chancellor of the University of Oxford : —'" Balliol College, Oxford, August 28th, 1883.—Dear Sir,— May I draw your attention to tho enclosed paper which I forward to you at the request of the Hebdomadal Council ? I am also desired to ask you whether you think that there would bo any advantago in students who are members of your CoFlego being ad mitted to Oxford on the terms proposed? The effect of tho proposal, which has been embodied in a statute, is to shorten tho period of residence at Oxford roquired of students who have resided at affi liated Colleges for three years, and passed an examination with honours—from three years to two years, or rather to about one year and eight months. We hope that some degrco of benefit might arise from the adoption of tho proposal. We do not pro pose to affiliate Universities, but only to grant their students the same privileges which have been granted to the students of affiliated Colloges. The clause marked B would be difficult to carry out, and would probably not bo insisted upon.—l remain, &c, B. Jowktt, Vice-Chancellor. — Tho Chairman of tho Auckland University Col lege."—Other correspondence on tho same subject was submitted to the Council.— The Chairman moved that the thanks of the Council of the Auckland University College be given to the Vice-Chancellor for his im portant information with regard to the ad mission of students of this College to the University of Oxford ; that it is exceedingly gratifying to this Council that a due attendance of students at this College, and their passing their examination with honours, will have the effect of shortening, for those who aspire to taking an Oxford degree, their period of residence at Oxford from threo years to one year and eight months, and that it be represented to the Vice-Chancellor that the New Zealand University is incorporated by Act of the General Assembly of New Zealand, and has received a Royal Charter recognising the degrees of the New Zealand University as if such degrees had been granted by a University of the United jngdom; and that- the Auckland University College is affiliated to the New Zealand University, and maintained by a Parlia mentary grant of £4,000 per annum, and the Council of the Auckland University College believe that these circumstances will bring their College within the terms of the Oxford statute relating to affiliated Col leges, forwarded in the Vice-Chancellor's letter to the Chairman of the College. Chair of Music—The Chairman re § retted that owing to a letter from Judge 'enton having been mislaid during his absence he had not given attention to it earlier. He understood that Judgo Fenton wished to raise about £1,200 to assist in the establishment of a Chair of Music, and that he would Communicate further upon the subject.

Chair of Anatomy and EKaiKEEßiira,—* The Chairman gave notice of the following motion :—" That this Council do take into consideration whether the funds at their disposal will admit of their establishing next year, in connection with the College, a school of medicine or a school of engineer ing ; and if so, to request the Government to instruct the Agent-General to select either a Professor of Anatomy or a Professor of Engineering, as the Council may deter mine."

Printed and Published by the Proprietor HENRY BRETT, of Symonda-streot, at his General Printing office, Wyndham-etreet, In: the Province of Auckland, New Zealand, Xhobbdayi Ociobbb x& 188&

Continued from Second Pago.

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 18, 1883.



ifH * Auctions. t~"~" TO-MORROW, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 19. DURHAM YARDS. jfi • IJIOR SALE, at the Durham Yardß, on >|f:J? Friday next, 13 Useful Horses, from Hawera ill:' SMedium Draught Three-year-old Fillies, HI ; vory quiet; suitablo for 'bus or heavy |§|: . spring cart 1 Useful Colt, suitable for 'bus or spring cart H ' 1: HUNTER & NOLAN. ij. TO-MORROW, '. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 19. DURHAM YARDS. FOR SALE, at the Durham Yards, on Friday next, I -..'. THE WELL-KNOWN COACHING STALLION I DUNCAN GREY, ; By Traducer, from Wanganui, Also, | THE HEAVY DRAUGHT STALLION MAJOR, ; By Old Major, from Wanganui. | HUNTER & NOLAN. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 23. :!' JUNCTION YARDS. I TjiOß SALE, at the Junction Yards, on i |, X? Tuesday noxt, I; -ISO FAT OXEN, from Whakatane. Hawera, j I Waikato, and neighbourhood i 7-0 Fat Bhwp and Lambs ! | Dairy Cows, Store Cattle, Pigs, &c. ! HUNTER & NOLAN. DURHAM YARDS. " ! li'Oß SALE, at tho Durham Yards, j [ X? every Tuesday, at 11 o'clock, . HIDES, TALLOW, WOOL, ana SKINS. J ; HUNTER & NOLAN. TO-MORROW, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 19. ill THE HAYMARKET. 2' TPOR SALE, at the Haymarket, on Friday r' JD next, October 19, 8 First-class Fillies and Colts, three and four : year-olds, by Prince Arthur and Cham pion, from first-class mores Hi 2 Extra heavy Colts, from Tauranga 2 Heavy-draught Mores, from Tauranga. ill ; ALFRED BUCKLAND. I/tOUNTRY CATTLE SALES. \J Papakur*-Weducaday, October 31. ALFRED BUCKLAND. TUESDAYS. THE HAYMARKET. QALB OF WOOL, SHEEPSKINS, £) HIDES, and TALLOW, each TUESDAY, at U o'clock. ALFRED BUCKLAND , THE HAYMARKET. TVEGULAR SALES OF HAY AND XV , STRAW KACH TUESDAY AND FRIDAY, At 11 o'clock. ALFRED BUCKLAND. -- j|», S. WHJIIUANKJ [JAS. DAOSE >>' f TO-MORROW, M - FRIDAY, OCTOBER 19. 4| FINAL CLEARING SALE. n|j rfiHE Subscribers will sell, at the Rooms, OW JL Fort-stroct, on Friday, 19th instant, at 11 isj'o'etock, 5 HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, comprising i Green Rep Suite, Wardrobe, Iron Bed- I • st i : ;i(ls, Mattrasscs, Couch, Chairs, I "Was^stands and Ware, Carpets, Pc ■ rambulators, Curtainß, Pictures, '.Chet- J fonier. Chest, Drawers, Meat Safes, i til Dessert Service, Steps, Hat Racks, ; '■';] Drum. Lit 100 VOLUMES BOOKS. ] SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, H 1 - Auctioneers. -i'jf E. TOSKS.] [it. C. CARE,] [IS. D, TONXS, ] TO-MORROW, fli FRIDAY, OCTOBER 19. ipAKURANGA HUNT CLUB RACES! j;V; B. TONES AND CO. ItX7'ILL sell on (Friday), October 19, at -I YT- 12o'clook, ■fIITEE GATES, BOOTHS, STABLES, &c, ■Jljj for tho Pakuranga Hunt Club Race Meeting, 13l to ho held at Ellerslie Racecourse on Saturday, [Jj|l October 27th. [Mb. tonkh] r. c. carb [b. s. tonkf, j 1 WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 24, ! | At 12 o'clock, I iSoRREY Hills Estate;' I, THE SALE J|| OFTHK ||a B OVE PROPE*RTY IOJII " witL TAKE PLACE ON j|| WEDNESDAY, the 24th Instant, lj ji At .12 o'clock. uf JPLANS ready on WEDNESDAY, tho irth Inst, II . B. T ONKS & CO., ' |1| ' Auctioneers. Ji B. TONK3.] [R. 0. CABB,] [B. D. TONK3, n|| FOR SALE BY AUCTION, I EARLY IN NOVEMBER NEXT, '~ |i| ABOUT II AAA ACRES OF RAGLAN laL^VlfV LAND J]|j (RICH VOLOANIO SOU,), H IN VARIOUS SIZE FARMS, fliui having frontage to main road from Raglan Ip to Hamilton, well watered, and partially |!i grassed. Ji Terms very easy. M ppiy to B TONKS & co IS ' TUESDAY, OCTOBER 23, • ;|»j.,,:: . ; ■ ;■ _ AT NOON.' JHANDSOME VILLA RESIDENCE and nr^GROUNDS AT MOUNT EDEN. Sk. d. fT^v^ns iSITAS been instructed by Mr W. H.~ ■i'llJOL' Bibby to sell by public auction, at his TOaad Mart, Queen-street, on Tuesday, the 23rd Blvotober, 1883, at 12 o clock, tflbs HANDSOME vnjjA RESIDiafCB AND riijfl GItOUNDS, consisting of 6 rooms, bath ;" 111 room, scullery, wash-house, stable, coach lajffl houso, cistern, &c, all In first-class order. f & The Hoase, with Verandah on two sides, is IP™ fitted up with every possible comfort and will' convenience, standing in centre of it's own Bill grounds, prettily laid out as Flower Harden, Sfli and well-stocked with the choicest Fruit 1.11 : Trees; besides which there is a very pretty .tilr" NWmal Terrace commanding a grand view Sfflr-i ** sutWnmaing country. 'j iWljFlthln the two mfto raaiul of AnikSSirt «^l ife five minutes' walk txom tta'StkdS M\ wffO-blio ochooL JlfHiftTJie Land Is of the richest VoIokuIo; aaa Iffflporoiiichly cleared o£ rook. ] PfirThis is a really desirable Property, and suoh as Jil JlfTOKna- One-third Cash; balanco can romafor jtw ft* ent> *or thTee y^*^ i •' ■ . jiff '•D. F. EVANS, ■ Iff, !•-_; AuctjoaßWr



Auctions. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 26, At Noon. PARK HILL, BIRKENHEAD. SUBURBAN FREEHOLD PROPERTY. EXTENSIVE AND BEAUTIFUL VIEW. GOOD SOIL, WELL WATERED. R. ARTHUR HAS been favoured with instructions to Bell by Public Auction, at his. Estate, Land, and House Salo Room, Arthurs Mart, Queen-street, on Thursday, 2uth October, at li o'clock noon, A BEAUTIFULLY-SITUATED FREEHOLD PROPERTY, Northcote, North Shore, contain ing about 53 acres of Land, soil good, well watered, portions splondidly wooded with fine Kauri, Palms, Fern, and other trees; extensive and varied views of the lake, harbour, city, and suburbs, &c, conveniently situated on the Main Road, within 1J miles, or 20 minutes walk of Birkonhead Wharf, Northcote, extending from the St. Hclier's Bay Estate to opposite the Lake Road. Now being judiciously laid out into allotments varying from ono acre to nino acres each, all having good frontages to Government roads, and to a road GS feet wido, laid out through the property. This is an opportunity for procuring choice sites for Homestead and Villa Residences; sheltered spots for Orchards, the soil is a good loam, and many of the allotments have a N.E. aspect; suitablo for fruit-growing, and on some light spots adaptable for vine-culture; an easy distance from the city, in a fast rising and fashionable neighbourhood that should not be overlooked, Lithographio Plans are now ready, and can be had at the office o£ the Auctioneer. Terms :—One-fourth cash on the fall of the hammor; the balance can remain for three years at soven per cent. •vr o t I c E. I, EDWARD LISTER GREEN, Sheriff of the District of Auckland, hereby give notice that under a Writ of Sale duly issued out of the Supreme Coi'rt of New Zoaland, Northern Dis trict, at Auckland, whurcin MALCOLM NICCOL, of Queen-street, in the City of Auck land, Shipping and Commission Agent, is Plnin tiff, and tho lONA GOLD-MINING COMPANY (Limited), of Coromandel, in tho Provincial Dis trict of Auckland, and whose registered office is In the Insurance Buildings, Qucen-strcat, in the said City of Auckland, is Defendant, I will cause tho Claim and Battery o£ the said Company, with all tho machinery and gear thorcto belonging, to bo sold on SATURDAY, th« twentieth in stant, at the hour of ten o'clock in the morning. The Salo will take place at tho Company's Bat tery, unless the debt and. all expensos be paid before that time. Tho Solicitor for the Execu tion Creditor is Albert Devore, of Fisher's Buildings, Quoen-strect, Auckland. . EDWARD L. GREEN, Sheriff. Auckland, October 13,1883. Land and Estate Agents. Chas. HOUSE, LAND, & FINANCIAL AGENT, Vulcan Lane, Auckland. Bankers: National Bank of Now Zealand. RENTS and INTEREST Collected. MONEY Invested for Capitalists on First class Securities without charge. Six por cent allowed on deposits until invested. MORTGAGES and LOANS Negotiated. BUILDING SOCIETY SHARES and Mort gages Bought ESTATES Managed for Absentees. ALLOTMENTS Bought'and Houses Built on the Weekly Paymont System. BUILDING ALLOTMENTS FOR SALE AT PEB FOOT:— Scotland-street 60s West-Btreot, 50s Mount Eden Road, £6 Hepburn-street, 80s Randolph-street Ligar Place, 56a Bond-street, 20s Ayr-street, 46s Bercsford-street, 90s Parncll, 50s Percival Parade, 45s Conquest Place, £6 Reclamation, £6 Valley Road, 16s Howo-street, 85s William-stroct, 80s Hackett-streot, 45s Customhouse-street Northcote, 10a Edondale, 20s And in various other streots at low rates. £4000 TO LEND, in Sums of £10 and upwards, on good securities. £190—New House For Sale in Koppell-strect; allotment planted with fruit trees in full boar- Ing. Also 5-roomcd House, price £230. REMUERA—I2 acres of Land For Sale, with house, stablo, &c. Magnificent viow of harbour, £300—7-roomed Houso (new) For Salo, off Hcp burn-Btrect; kitchon range, city water laid on. A bargain. COMMERCIAL ROAD-5-roomcd House For Salo in this rising thoroughfare; good woll. Price, £270. SYMONDS-STREET.—6-roomcd Houso and out-houaos; gas stove, city water, concrcto yard; every convenience. Price, £600. CROSS-STREET—New ti-roomed Houso For Salo, with verandah and balcony, fitted with all conveniences. Prico, £350. ROCKY NOOK-New Cottapro for Salo in most salubrious portion of this fast rising dis trict; fitted with register grate, colonial oven; very easy terms can bo arranged. HOBSON-STREET—New Ten-roomed Houso For Sale, fitted with all conveniences; largo allotment; splondid position. Greater portion of money can remain on mortgage. NEWTON—Fivo-roomod House and scullery For Sole. New Workshop. Allotment 40 by 2UO, planted with lemon and other choico fruit trees. PONSONBY-Flve-roomed Houso For Salo (now), at £250. Six-roomed Houso and Stablo, £340. Largo Six-roomed House for £100. LARGE ALLOTMENTS For Salo at North cote ; ten minutes' from wharf; sunny aspect; flvo chains deop. Price £30. DEVONPORT—House and 4 acres garden For Sale. Fruit Trees in full bearing. Also, Four roomed Hoaso and scullery. Quito now; largo allotment. Prico £265. Grand view of Auckland. DAIRY FARM TO LEASE-15 acres; very suitable for market gardener or nurseryman. Owner will take out rent in milk, poultry, &c. 12s 6d WEEKLY—New House of 5 rooms for Sale in King-street; never failing wo 11. £160—HOUSE and Allotmont For Sale in William-street, near St. James's Church. Also, very comfortable Seven-roomed House, bath room. &c.! £450. PARNELL—Freehold Allotment For Sale, 200 feet deep, in a choice locality; sunny aspect and sheltered from cold winds. Price only £70. PARNELL—Six-roomed House (new) For Sale In Rutland-street: pleasant view of harbour. Price £325. Easy terms of payment WELLINGTON-STREET — Sl-roomcd House For Sale, with two large allotments, front garden. Prico £126. . HOUSE at Mount Eden, with about two acres ground, having a main frontage of t>7 ft; orchard, garden, cow-shed, pigsty, fowl-houso, &c. Price £750. Easy terms. PONSONBY-Five-roomed House for Bale in Clarence-street; well-finished ; good garden; Price £300. Gas laid on. HAMILTON (Waikato)—House and aore of ground For Salo, two minutes' walk from Bank of New Zealand, for £95. Lot 321. WAIKIEKIE-Eighty Acres atWaikiekie for £65. Splondid chance for working man. NORTHCOTE — Seven-roomed House, out buildings, &c, and 30 Acres of Land, For Sale; Very Cheap. Grand view of the harbour. Also, New 7-roomed House and nearly 6 acres. DEVONPORT, Lake Road — Several very obolce Villa Sites For Sale, having road and sea frontages, and possessing the finest landscape views to be found around Auckland. WATTEMATA RIVER FRONTAGE-Land For Sale at £2 per acre, in large or small blocks. Easy terms. EPSOM—Gentleman's Villa Residence, seven rooms, coach-house, stabling, &c. £1000. BRIGHTON ROAD, Parnell — Six-roomed House For Sale, allotmont 40 x 100; water laid on. Price £300. PONSONBY —Now Six-roomed House and Workshop For Salo; two allotments; two frontages. Easy terms. FARMS also For Sale at Waikomiti, Paromo romo, Waitakerci, Mahurangi, North Shore, Papakura, &c. Also, see List in " New Zealand Herald"and "Weekly News." CHAS. WILLIAMSON, ESTATE AGENT. VULCAN LANE. T> M. HEIGHT ON & CO., HOUSE, LAND, ESTATE AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENTS, VALUATORS, AND ACCOUNTANTS. Survoys Conducted. Properties Bought and Sold. Mortgages and Loans Negotiated. New Zealand' Labour Exchange and Missing Friends Agenoy. " «.As. el}cio. s to aU Principal Towns throughout the Colonies. central" chambers, 177, QUEEN-STREET. FJ. MOSS & CO., • HOUSE, LAND, & ESTATE AGENTS. We beg to inform Owners of Property that Houses or Land, for RENTAL OR BALK, are entered in our Registry Free of Chargorior tho information of those who favour us with a call at our offices, in Shortland-street Money to Lend at Current Rates of Interest. MT. CLAYTON, • HOUSE, LAND, COMMISSION AGENT AND SHIP BROKER. Allotments for Sale at Hamilton, Newcastle, Alexandra, and North Shore. Money lent on good security. Office: 30, Insurance Buildings. . JOHN SOPPET, House, Land, and " General Commission Agent, No. 8, Queen street has for immediate sale (reahy cheap):— 1 comfortable 5-roomed Cottago, Ponsonby; (terms very easy); also, 1 7-roomod House, 1 6-roomed House, 2 4-roomed Cottages, and 1 small Store, in town; 2 Dairy Farms, 10 miles from town; 2 partly-improved Farms, one 310 acres, the other 150 acres, about 12 miles from town; and several other City and Suburban Properties at equally Low Prices. QCTOR POSITIVE SALE, CHEAP. "'m&ZiSPi ? o€>a :Farm oC 31° acre 3 5 partly im- SoiTof yjfeSS*oo^ PlPugbable land. A. por pariTh^'STl olwWc|i is laid out like a Price low and terms easy.—Ajmi«to7?-f "BeX% JOHN SOPfifcT,' v> Land Agent, No, 8, ejueqttfctseev



Ironmongery. T. & S. MORRIN & CO. (LIMITED), KONMONGEES, IRON MERCHANTS, AND SHIP CHANDLERS, IMPORTERS OF EVERY DESCRIPTION OF ENGLISH & AMERICAN HARDWARE, AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS, AND MACHINERY. T« AND S. MoRRIN k CO. (LIMITED),. tnvito inspection of their Extensive Eitock of HARDWARE, Uought for CASH from Best English and American Klakcrs. Garden Rollers, 18in., 20in., 22in., 21in., 26in., Lawn Mowers, I.R. Hose and Hose Fittings, Garden Syringes, Garden Tools of all kinds, Pruning and Bud ding Knives. ENGINEERS' & BLACK SMITHS' HARDWARE. Allday's Patent Fans for 2 and 4 fltes. Best Anvils, iSlbB. to iewt. Bench and Parallel Vices, all sizes, Drilling Machines, Screwing and Tap ping Machines, Stocks and Dios, Pipe WrenohM and Cutters,. Clyburn and Screw Wrenches, Twist Drills. T. & S. M. & Co. (Ld.l, have to arriva, per Asterion.lHornsby'sJh.p. Engine and BoUar, combined type; 1 Hornsby'a 3 n.p. Rcaine and Boiler, combined typo. Post Holo Augurs (all sizes), Wiro Fenoing, Rollers and l'ins, Patent wiro Statnors, Galvanized, lilnck, and Burb Fencing Wiro, Wiro Netting (allslzos). A Largo Stork of ENGLTSH AND AMKIIIL'AN LOCKS, In Rim, Mortice, Deail, Plate, Cupped, Cheat, HOBBS'S AND CIIUBITS Patent Padlocks, Him, Dead, and Night Latches. LOCK tURNITURE In Brass, China, Ebony, &c. FINGER I'LATKS AND CENTRE KNOBS BOOK UANDLKS In Crystal, Amber, China, and Brass. SMITH'S PATENT Springs. Spring Hinges, Door Springs, Door Chain!!, Zinc Sasli Chains (a most durable article). CARPENTERS' TOOLS BY BEST MAKERS. Latest Novelties constantly coming to hand. FURNISHING HARDWARE. English and American Weighing Machines, Avory's Beam and Counter Scatcs,- Butchers' Scales, Steelyards, Spring Balances, Brass and China Weights, Williama's Butchers' Knives and Cleavers, Choppers, and SausftKu Fillors. SMITH & WELLSTOOD'S COOKING STOVES. A Large Shipment juat to band. LEAMINGTON RANGES, Bft to Mt, with and without High-pressure Boilers. Best Tile-lined Register Stoves, Tile Hearths, Marble and Enamelled Slate Mantlepieees, Fenders and Fire Irons, Coal Vases (a choice assortraont), N.P. and B.M. Dish Covors, Plate Covers, Wire Dish Covers. EGG POACHERS. No Kitchen complete without an Egg Poacher LOCKWOOD'S AND ROGERS'S CUTLERY. GENUINE ENGLISH & AMERICAN ELEC TRO-SILVER PLATE—New Designs just being opened. FURNISHING HARDWARE of Every De scription. MILNER'S FIREPROOF SAFES & BOXES A Shipment just to hand. CASH BOXES, DEED BOXES. TUCKER'S PATENT ALARM TILLS, OH MONEY DRAWERS. T. AND S. MoRRIN & Co. (LIMITED), QUEEN and HIGH-STREETS,



Nelson. Mo ate s Co. CELEBRATED CHALLENGE I QUEEN-STREET AUCKLAND, Next the New Zealand Clothing Factory. Business Notices. CORNER OF CUBTOMB AND COMMERCK-STREOTP, Aucm-.vv;'. TO BE HAD FROM ALL STATIONERY AND STOREKEEPERS ■Wholesale Only from thk Aokni's, P. HAYMAN & CO. TTI O R SALE, AT VICTORIA STABLES, TWO OR THREE FIRST-CLASS LIGHT WAGGONETTES, FOR ONE HORSE. They are in very good ordor, being nearly now. Also, GOOD SECOND-HAND BUGGIES Single or Doublo-seatcd, at Low Prices. W. CROWTHER. THE NEW ZEALAND TOBACCO GROWING AND MANUFACTURING COMPANY (Limited). Hoad Office and Factory: AUCKLAND. IMPORTANT TO FARMERS. The Promoter of tho abovo Company is do sirous ot communicating with Farmers and others who are willing to grow Tobacco. Genuine Havana and American Seed, and all information, furnished free, which can bo obtained at my oftico, Mercantile Chambors, next to Bank of New Zealand. Mr T. Gayton Clarko will attend to tho grow Ing of the Tobacco. AUGUST VOLLBRACHT, Promoter and Managor pro tern. September 21,1883. PIANOS.^ T ?»i: J. nowd ENI PIANOS f QUEEN-STREET, PIANOS! Next PIANOS. ' XT PIANOSJ Bank op New Zealand. DOUBLE OVER-STRUNG IRON FRAMES By Asherberg, Manthey, and Neuf eld, Very Cheap, and Superior to any ha has ovor Imported. HELENSVILLE TIMBER COMPANY (LIMITED.) The Company havo opened a Depot at NEW MARKET, near the Railway Station, for re ceiving Orders and Sale of Timber. Timber out to any length, &c. Prices on application at the 71X& - . • ■~ I



Ironmongery. RANGES, REGISTER ORATES, COOKING STOVES, g WINGATB, BURNS & CO., g | WHOLESALE AND RETAIL IRONMONGERS, % CUSTOMS-STREET, AUCKLAND. S \. SEASON'S GOODS. & NfVV GARDEN SPADES d V^X GARDEN SHEARS W •• \ Vo\ GARDEN RAKES W X a\ garden hoes m /Ox\ I W / \Vv HAY RAKHS | E / ~rs£\ V«\ HAY FORKS g / <&&?/ X*-\. HAY SCYTHES V S / &3^/ \O\ HAY KNIVES o 8 \ XX B W \ X* X FILTERS ** J* \ ,\. X X FILTERS m % \ /\ X X FILTERS § "M- \ / -.\ \ X FILTERS M \\(w xX •™» 5 SB O> 4i \'.X ** / X•» X FILTICIIS E O %, /> %\\ / X CcX FILTERS g FURNISHING - IRONMONGERY. - FURNISHING Tea merchants Theatre Royal Buildings, Queen and Victoria Streets. THE DARJEELING ATEAOFSTER BLENDOF LING QUALITY. pure teas. ROBERT NEAL . If— -, Announces that ho has received diroot from *fl| I'm I ■ fi^H Foochow. por 6.5. Holhow, his First Snip- Hill ■ 111 m MKNT of over SIXTEEN THOUSAND 9 I I 1 I I JL^^Jr POUNDS OF TEA. Thiß, with his Lahge wma I mm Vr I Stock of INDIAN TEAS on hand, oflbrs I / ono o£ the Bbst Selections of Tka in thb UNEQUALLED Colony. SUPERIOR TO IN NEW ZEA- pnRVRT~NFAT TEAS ADVER" LAND AT THE ROBERT NLAL, TISEDATIYIUCH PRICE. THEATRE ROYAL BUILDINGS. HIGHER PRICE.



NELSON MOATE & Co. DRINK OUR Pure RjSnded Tea ■ ■» ———««-^—— mB II has No Equal for Truo Natural Flavour, Value, and Strength. PRICES 2/-, 2/4, 2/8 r~ 3/-, 3/4, 4/- t lib. and i-lb. Packets. HALF-CHESTS. BOXES. "PRESS," "Mr. Nelson Is a Professional Tea Taster and Blander." AWAKDED COLD* SILVER MEDALS. pLSON, jffOATE & (Jo. TEA MERCHANTS, CHRISTCHURCH, DUNEDIW, AUCKLAND, WELLINGTON. '.QENTS-EVERYWHERE. Tea Merchants. ft INDIA AND CHINA TEA I WAREHOUSE," NO. 95 ? ViCTOKIA-STREET. In tho matter of TEA, Queen-street is not Auckland. It may suit tho fow to havo it thought bo, but a discriminating public havo determined Otherwise AUCKLAND, in fact, is becoming a lnrgo City, and narrow Ideas won't do. Tho undersigned cannot boast of having mado a TKA TKADK by going, mendi cant fashion, from door to door, encouraging people of limited means to get unnecessarily Into debt, but with steady purposo has sought to servo the public heed in supplying a OKNOINK ARTICLE nt KKASONAItLK RATKS. Tho singular success that has attended this unob trusive way of carrying on buslnons (in a second-rate street) is a Bourco of unfeigned satisfaction. Thofactof haviiiL-iniportcd KIIrI'Y THREE TONS OF TKA (Ship's Measurement) during tho last 8 months speaks sulllciently of public appreciation. The undersigned has en larged his promises, and facilities for a still grcuter output. Not being ablo to get it into, has had made in tho building a vory largo TKA BLENDER, 80 that In future ho trusts to avoid the occasional irregularities of flavour observ able in tho past, F. W. elnceruly thanks Ills oustonicre in all parts of tho Province and assures them no effort will bo spared to satisfy every logitimuUj demand. TEA PRICES" CURRENT: " VKRY RICH DKBP BROWN TKA, Per 3/— Pound. " FAMILY MIXTURE," Per 2/G Pound. " TKA EXTRAORDINARY, Por 2/- Pound. " DARJEELING FLAVOURED MIXTURE,1 Per 1/8 Pound. "SEMI-BROKEN PANYONG; Per 1/G Pound. "TEA SUITINGS, PURE CHINA, por 1/2 Pound. Ro Now Tobaccos, I regret that my " Premier " quality this year has Uic same label as ordinary " Vonufl," but should any entertain doubts of the DIFFKRENCK IN QUALITY, I refer them to MKSSHS P. HAYMAN & CO., through whom the ordor was indented. In point o£ fact, it is a Grand Article, ami Smokers are cautioned not to be led away with the Men thar tho ORDI NARY "VENUS" IS EQUAL TO IT. FSEDK. WHITEHEAD, TEA MERCHANT, AND GENERAL IMPORTER, AUCKLAND. N.l3.—Families waited on for onlors, and goods dolivorod within town radius, and to Steamers and Railways, with attention und dispatch. I" I-QUOR TEA COMPANY, A HANDSOME VOLUME IS GIVEN AWAY WUII EVEHY THKEE POUNDS OK " L I - Q U O R" " h I - Q U O It" TTTTTTTTTTTT TT TT TT TT TT TT ■ Ib. T^ 3/- • b. TT TT TTTTTT \V, S. COLLINS, TEA DEALER AND FAMILY GROCER, Junction Queen and Grey-streets. Families waited upon for Orders, and Goods delivered. Shipping and Country Orders promptly attended to. Horticultural. Per Dobio : / / *'/ NEW /feY J/ AGRICULTURAL, /<SY A"*// /fV/^iP' AyVEGETABLB, / V / / FLOWER SEEDS, / / P/wholetnlo & Retail.



Sewing 9lachlncs> T>Y SPECIAL APPOINTMENT (ESTABLISHED 1855.) BUY OXLY THE CELEBRATED / DOMESTIC \ \ MACHINES. / Tho 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 : SHAKESPEAR & CO., Qneon-strect. ouiiosito tho Market W» C DENN ES, THE GREAT SEWING MACHINE IMPORTER, Has just received a Largo Shipmont of the Challenge Machine of tho World— THE WHITE CO.'S SEWING MACHINE, Tho Most Silent Tho Cheapest Tho Most Rapid The Highest Arm The Most Simple Tho Largest Table The Mest Easy to Work The Best Cover The Most Durablo The Simplest Shuttlo Tho Most Elegant Tho Neatest Stitch Treadle Machines, from £5 10a. DENNES'S CHALLENGE BICYCLES AND TRICYCLES. 15 |j™|} T" l °V ° LK' ' a v a" ><? ' from *221Ca" BICYCLE, ISin., from £12.10. fcl^ipgH CASH ON DEFKIWKD PAYMENTS. 30 Days CASH SALE OF SEWING MACHINES, TREMENDOUS REDUCTION. HAND WEHTHEIM £3 15s. FRISTER AND HOSSMANN, from £1 Is, FHISTER & HOSSMANN TREADLE MACHINE, from fit STANDARD TREADLE MACHINE, £(i 10a. mII E /^ RE A T J\ EPO T, QUKEN-STREKT. Itoots and Shoes. Just opened, . 17 TRUNKS BOOTS, ex s.s. Dorio 3 do do ex s.u. AinalU ~ 2 do do ex s.s. Catalonia 10 do do ex s.s. Newcowcn, C. WESTP FA II L, Bootmaker, 10S, Qcjsen-stkebt. Optician, &c. TP E A 0 0 0 X, • OPTICIAN, HAS IN STOCK SPECTACLES AND EYE GLASSES or every description. An Accurate Fit Guaranteed COMPOUND MICROSCOPES & TELE SCOPES, Poworlul and Cheap. Aneroid Bakomktkks, Thermometers, Ki.iitTitic Bells, Battekieb, and Fittings, Mfttrnectio Electric Machines and Medical CoHb' OI'EUA GLASSES, BINOCULAR, FIELD AND MARINE GLASSES, THEODOLITES, SEXTANTS, COMPASSES, Spirit Hydrometers, Saccharomotcrs &c, &c, &o. Aoknt yon TAYLOR'S PATKNT SEWING MACHINES and EXTRAS. OPPOSITE TUB POST-OFFICE, SUORTI.AND-BTREKT. Medical. ■J^ERVOUS DEBILITY. Dn. K. C. West's Nk«vk and Brain Treat ment, a Ktiarantocd Spccille for Hysteria, Dizzi ness, Convulsions, Jits, Nervous Nouralgia, Headache, Norvous Prostration caused by the use of alcohol or tobacco, Wnkcfulness, Mental Depression, Softening of the Brain resulting 'In insanity, and loading )o misery, decay, and death, Premature Old Ago caused by over-exer tion of (he brain, youthful folly, or over-indul gence. Each box contains ono month's treat ment, Ss a box, or six boxes for 255, sent by mall prepaid on receipt of price. WE GUARANTEE SIX BOXES To ouro any case. With each order received by us for six boxes, accompanied with 255, wo will Bend the purchaser our written guarantee to re fund tho money if tho treatment docs not effect a cure. Guarantees issued only by 3. P. KING AND SONS, Chemists, Queon-streot. Auckland. LIVER COMPLAINTS. DR. KING'S DANDELION AND QUININE LIVER PILLS (without Mer cury). The Best Remedy fob Biliousness, STOMAcn Deranokment, Flatulence, Pains Betwken thk Shoulders, Bad Appetite, Indigestion, Acidity, Headache, Heart burn, and all other symptoms of disordered liver and dyspepsia. Acknowledged by many ominont surgeons to bo tho safest and mildest pills for overy constitution.—ln Boxes at Is ljd, 2s 9d, and Js 6d. Sold by Chomists and Medicine Vendors throughout tho world. Prepared by Jas. Rorko, London. Specially valuable Fills for residents abroad and travellers. Sold by KEMPTHORNE, PROSSER & Co. PEPPER'S QUININE AND IRON TONIC rouses and dovelopos tho norvous enargies, enriches tho blood, promotes appetite, dispels languor and depression, fortifies tho digestive organs. Is a specific remedy for neuralgia, aguo, indigestion, favors of erory kind, chest affections, and in wasting diseases, scrofulous tendencies, &c. Tho wholo framo is greatly invigorated by Poppor's Tonic, tho mental faoultics brightened, tho constitution greatly strengthened, and a return to robust health certain. Bottles, 32 doses, Is Cd ; noxt sizo, Us. Sold by Chemists everywhere. Tho name of J. Pepper, Bedford Laboratory, London, must be on tho label. Thoro is no Tonic so certain in effoctas Pepper's Quinine andiron. It is strongly recommended to residents in India and tho Colonies, and should always be kept ready for use in overy case of fever or febrile condition. Sold by KEMPTHORNE, PROSSER & Co. TARAXACUM AND PODOPHYLLIN, Prepared only by J. Popper, London. This Fluid combination, oxtraotod from medi cinal roots, is now used instead of bluo pill and calomel for tho euro of dyspepsia, biliousness, and all symptoms of congestion of tho liver, which aro gonerally pain beneath tho shoulders, headache, drowsiness, no appotito, furrod tongue, disagrcoablq taste in tho morning, giddiness, disturbance of the Btomach, and feol- Hig of gonoral doprossion. It sets tho sluggish liver in motion, vory slightly acts on the bowols, giving a senso of health and comfort within 21 ours. It is tho safest medicine. Taraxacum and Podophyllln is a fluid mado only by J. PEPPER, Bedford Laboratory, London, whose name is on every label. Bottles, 2s 8d and is 6d. Sold by all Chemists. A mOBt valuable and essontial medicine for India, Australia, the Capo, and Colonies generally. Sold by KEMPTHORNE, PROSSER & Co. " CJULPHOLINE LOTION. '—An Ex © ternal Means of CURING SKIN DISEASES. Thero is scarcely any eruption but will yield to " Sulpholino " in a fow days, and commence to fado away even if it sceniß past euro. Ordinary pimples, redness, blotches, scurf, l-oußhnces, vanish as if by magic; whilst old, enduring skin disorders, that have plagued tho sufTerera for years, liowavor deeply rooted they may bo, "Sulpholino" will successfully atlaok them. It destroys tho aninwlculro which cause those unsightly, irritablo, painful affec tions, and always produces a clear, healthy natural condition of tho skin. "Sulpholino Lotion" is sold by most Chemists. Bottles, 2s 9d. Made by J. Pepper and Co., London. - SoiabyKEMPTHORNE, PRpSSKB &Co.



Ironmongery. JB. B L A I X I E, a Victoria-street, IMPORTER OF BUILDERS' & FURNISH ING IRONMONGERY Direct from Manufacturers, Has for Sale, at Low Rates— Carpenters' Tools Nttile, Locks, Hingos Kitchen Ranges Register Grates, in great Variety Marblo and enamelled Slate Mantclplecea Largest Stock in Auckland . Marblo, Electroplate, Curb, and other Fenders Gnlvanized Iron, Sheet Lead, and Zino Slate, Cement, and Plaster INSPECTION INVITED Cheap Hardware House, 234, QUEES-STREKT, AUCKLAND. J. & J. Dickey lIAVE FOR SALE— ROWATT'S ANUCAPNIC LAMPS, Also, EXTRA BURNERS, FONTS, GLOBES, AND WICKS, And a Great Variety ol CHIMNEYS. RODGERS'S, LOCKWOOD'S, & WIGFALL'S TABLE & POCKET CUTLERY. JOHNSON'S CELEBRATED SCISSORS. CLARK'S BOILERS, SAUCEPANS, &0., GRIFFITHS'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, HAIR, CLOTH, & NAIL BRUSHES. PARKES'S, BLACK'S, AND LYNDON'S SPADES AND DIGGING FORKS. GARDEN HOES, 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, ALL SIZES, LOCKS, HINGE NAILS, & BRASSWARE, SCOTT'S GENUINE WHITE LEAD, RAW, BOILED, & LINSEED OIL. FIVE PER CENT. DISCOUNT ALLOWED TO CASH PURCHASERS On nil Sales amounting to 20s and upward*. J". & J. Dickey, 234, QUEEN-STREKT. Gunsmith. riUNS, GUNS. GUNS. SHOOTING SEASON, 1883. T.O SPORTSMEN. D. EVITT, GUNMAKER, 251, QUKKN-STRKKT, AUCKLAND (OppOßitO the City Market), Offers FOR SALE, at unusually Low Prices: Double Breech jg^Pgpsafv loading Guns Double Muz7.lo /?itS|»t§s Bl loa, din?, Glil 3 „ KVftffi®'*^^ Single Muzzle (V WWSS^ loading Guns Hf'"Wij£pf Curtis and Harvey's Dia jEj/f: Sjs S^*^ inond Gunpowder *ralk!2iWf l P'K"n.Wilks\& Laurence wias;Sss!®E»-'L*^l A llliinco Gunpowder «f<fiH|i|s^y Walker's, Parker & Co.'a M mWtith''^ Newcastle Chilled Shot IP^gSSiSa Kloy'a Cartridges and Car WyCiffiEH'sa tridgo Case 3 X SfPiSr^' Elcy's Caps and Wadding d Warn Loading Machines, He-cap glljj* Powder Flasks and Shot Ponchos B j Gamo Bags and Gun Cases njii Air Guns Esl Gun work of every kind dono on the Ffifl Premises. Workmanship unsurpassod &Mm in tho Colony, and Prices Heasonable. Established 1859. OPPOSITE! TIIK CITY MARKET. FIREWORKS ! ! FIREWORKS 1 ! A very LARGE ASSORTMENT of PAIN'S LONDON-MADK FIREWORKS on hand and to arrive Wholesale and retail. Send forprico list, €oachbitildcrs, &c rnUAMKS' OARUIAUE AND JjKAY X FACTORY JAMES MACKIE, Piioi'lhktoe, VICTOIUA-STIIKET EAST, AUCKLAND Repairs of every description in Wood and Iron neatly executed on tho shortest notice. Swings nuirto and repaired. Always on Hivnd—A large quantity of Lamps, also Ironbark Shafts and Spokes, Red Gum Felloes, and Hoburt Town Hardwood. N.U.—Country Orders punctually at tended to 0 USI N S AND AT XI N, DESIGNERS AND BUILDERS OF * ENGLASH, AMERICAN, FRENCH, AND ANY OTHER STYLE OF CARRIAGES. Established lßfil. T>OYS' VELOCIPEDES, 225; JL> PERAMBULATORS. I6s: INVALID CARRIAGES, nil kinds (Wholesale and Retail); BABY SLEEPING CARRIAGES: Also, BICYCLES (best English make), BOOK ING HORSES, &o. R. ANDERSON, PAREAMATTA-STREET. SYDNEY. i - Awwdea Four Prize Mpdiggy •



Sworn Testimony. From ono of the leading Wholesale Houses in Pitt-street. "Mullens-street, Balmain, Sydney, August 9 1883. — To tho Publishers "Sydney Momma Herald."—Dear Sirs,—l feel it incumbent on my part to inform you of the Rreat benefit I have received from the use of St. Jacobs Oil. Some three years ago 1 injured my left leg and knee to that extent I thought I had become a permanent cripple. My knee-cap ivaa twice its natural size and my leg was so contracted and shortened that I could not walk without considerable pain and inconvenience. Duringthattime I had tried remedies innumerable, but without receiving tho slightest benefit until 1 gave St. Jacobs Oil a trial, and, much to my delight and astonish ment, I began to get better, and before the con. tents of the botllo were half used, both my lee and knee assumed their normal condition, and to-day I avn entirely free from pain, and can walk as well as ever I did in my life. I heartily recommend St. Jacobs Oil to any one Buffering from pain, and feel satisfied it lias no equal for tho cure of chronic and contracted limbs.—l remain, dear Sirs, yours faithfully, n C conEN." .■.■■■; HE ADVISES HTS PERSONAL FRIENDS' " " Glen View, Darlinghurst, August 17' 1883. — Messrs Publishers ' Sydney Mail."— Dear j Sirs,—lt gives me great pleasure to say in tho most unqualified manner that I have found St Jacobs Oil tho best preparation for Khoumat ism. Gout, and other pains, that I have used or known. A member of my family was Buffering from a severe attack of rheumatic gout, both in the hands and feet. The pain was most excru ciating. I suggested her using St. Jacobs Oil, and am pleased to say the result was o£ a most satisfactory character. After ono-or two applications the pain entirely left, and up to fie present have had no return of the trouble. I look on St. Jacobs Oil as a universal panaceafor all kinds of aches and pains. I havo advised many of my personnl friends to give it a trial, and have heard from them that nothing they had over used did them so much good. It is, without doubt ,tho only Household Remedy of modern times, and I shall always keep a bottle within reach.—l remain, dear Sirs, youre Ultk fully, J. R. Dkewett." Note.—Mr Drcwett ia the well-known town buyer for Mcssre S. Hoff nung and Company, Pitt-street, one of tho largest and prominent firms in all Australia. ONE HUNDRED FOUNDS REWARD. THE GREAT GERMAN REMEDY. ST. JACOBS OIL relieves and cures Rheu matism, Neuralgia, Headache, Toothache, Backache, Sore Throat, Quinsy, Swellings, Soreness, Chafings, Eruptions, Inflammations, Chapped Hands, Corns, Bunions, Frosted Feet and Ears, and all bodily pains for which an external remedy may be applied. Sold by druggists and chemists; price Three Shillings a bottle. Directions in 11 languages accompany each bottle. Wholesale Depdt for Auckland: • MESSRS M. LEVY & CO. News Agency. TMPORTANT INOTIOE. IWEW AND f NTE RCOLONIAL XT KWS AND A DVERTISING AGENCY. Tho Manager of the above Agency, which;has branches throughout the Colonies and in all the principal centres of population in the world, begs to announce that it has been established with a view to meet the wants of commercial men, as well as consumers, by the exercise of. sound judgment and practical skill in the - economical, judicious, aud prompt distribution of advertisements, > ■ -, gj£ WITH THE OBJECT OF PUSHING BUSINESS. ' From his long residence in the Colonies, his ' Intimate acquaintance with the requirements of advertisers, as well aa his cordial relations with newspaper proprietors, the Manager is able to Offer the following advantages: - The services of an nxpert. 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 the interests of adver tisers. Selection of the best advertising mediums and most conspicuous positions for advertinenienta. 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 known as "L' End' Acte" in the Opera Houbo and Theatre Royal. By aeenrine the: services of literary men of ability, and by combination with news agen cies in all parts of 'be world, tho " ew Zealard and Intercolonial Agency will bo able to supply to newspaper proprietors leading articles ■ . news letters telegraphic summaries &o. Ql WILLIAM SYLVESTER PULFORD, Manager* Box 216 P. 0.. Auckland. Conveyances. mELEPHONE LINE OF COACHES." NORTH SHORE AND LAKE TAKAPUNA. TIME TABLE: Leave Post-office, Devonport, at 9.30 a.m. and 4.20 p.m. Leave Tarapcna School-houbk . at 10.30 a,m. and 5.15 p.m. Sundays—From Post-offlco at 10.20 a.m. and 3 p,m.; from Takapuna at 11.30 a.m. and 5 p.m. F. J. QUICK, Proprietor. M "VT O TIC E. — REDUCED FARES" TO, ' 131 AVAIWERA HOT SPRINGS.-A Royal Mail Coach leaves Dovonport, North Shore, every Monday, AVednosday, and Friday, on ar rival of the Ilium. Boat from Auckland, arriving : atWaiwcraat3.3op.m.; returning from Wai wcra ovory Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, ; at 8.30 a.m., arriving at Dovonport at 2.30 p.m.: calling at Lako Takapuna, Lucas Creak, Dairy Flat, Avado, and Orowa. All Parcels sent over to Devonport by the 9 a.m. boat will be punctu ally attended to, and Parcols, Orders, Messages, etc., left at Mr Peel's office, Viotoria Road. ■ where the Coach passes, will be taken, on and dolivered at a small cost. Single Faro to Wai- . wera, Ss; or Return, 16s. Dairy Flat, *s.-Jas.. " Dodd, Proprietor. * ■. HOLLIS AND BROUGH'S LINE Off > COACHES. Leave AucKtANU Leavo OnbhunQa ! 9.45 a.m. . 8.0 a.m. - . - 11.0 a.m. g aoa.iu. 1.0 p.m. . 0.30 a.m. 2.0 p.m. ,3 10.0 a.m. 1.0 p.m. 3 - 12.15 p.m. 6.0 p.m. Jg 1.30 p.m. ; • 6.0 p.m. S<s 4.0 p.m. ■--,-/ 7.0 p.m. 5* 5.30 p.m. Monday, 11 p.m. £* Mondays and Satur Saturday, 10 and R!5 days, 6.0 p.nv 11p.m. IS« - Sundayb: S" 3 Sundays: \~; 10.0 a.m. Sfe* 8.30 a.m. -■■■•' 2.0 p.m. 6S 11.30 a.nv . 6.0 p.m. ro« 10p.m. . ■■■■ Buggies, Brakes, and Saddle Horses for hire, at Manukau Stables, Lower Quocn-strcct, One- ' hunga. HOLLIS &; BROUGH, Proprietors. Insurance. "DEDUCTION IN FIRE RATES.,. NEAV ZEALAND INSURANCE COMPANY1 | CAPITAL ONE MILLION STERLING. || FIRE RISKS token on tho mOßtr LIBERAL TERMS. PROMPT SETTLEMENTS. - UNDOUBTED '; SECURITY. GEO. P. PIERCE, Manager. /GOVERNMENT LIFE INSURANCE. Head Office : PRG'VTNCIAL BUILDINGS, Wellington. the only new zealand lite offiob. GOVERNMENT SECURITY, MUTUAL INSURANCE, LOWEST PREMIUMS. The Ordinary Branch Offers an Insurance of Eg £1,200 at the premium charged elsewhere for £1,000, equivalent to An Immediate Bonus or £200, In addition to Full Participation in Profits. WORKMAN'S INSURANCE Spocially provided for in the 1 ! ■.'■':'■■ INDUSTRIAL BRANCH. . Policies Issued from £5 Upwards, with *r PARTICIPATION "IN PROFITS."B» PREMIUMS PAYABLE WEEKLY, For which a Collector will call. SPECIAL TABLES FOR CHILDREN. Policies of £20 and Upwards, after Three Years, can be surrendered for Cash, or for a Free Policy. LIBERAL REGULATIONS. NOTE.—The Government not only brings In surance within the reach of nearly ovory man, woman, and child in the community, but pro vides the description of policy and mode of pay ment best suited to the requirements of each. D. M. LUCKIB, Commissioner/