TAWHIAO'S TOUR OF WAIKATO.

How the Government Settle Tholr Accounts. The caso of Floyd v. Major Mair, recently decided in the To Awamutu R.M. Court, is likely to prove of interest to the general public. The evidence discloses a most un wholesome method by which claimants on Government officials are frequently kept out of their money. It also illustrates how hardworking country settlers may be made to contribute, in undue proportion, towards the entertainment by the Government of " King " Tawhiao. On the Ist February, 1882, tho plaintiff, a small farmer near Te Awamutu, was occupied in carting at tho railway station for a local firm of coal merchants; the defendant, Major Mair, then Government Agent, and now a judge of the Native Lands Court, was also at the station, where he had been ordered by the Premier (Mr Whitaker) to superin tend the return of Tawhiao and suite after his famous tour to Auckland. At the request of the defendant, tho plaintiff convened thirteen natives belong ing to this "gang" from To Awamutu to Alexandra. On tho following day Floyd also conveyed, in like manner, a native who had been left in charge at Te Awamutu of some of His "Majesty's" pigs and luggage. A few days after this the plaintiff font in to Major Mair his account for tho cartage for £3 5s for the first day's work, and f 1 10s for carrying tho luggage and the pigs. The plaintiff throughout declined to give credit to anyone but to Major Mair. In giving his evidence ho also stated " that ho knew tho Government so well that ho would not do work for them." The plaintiff having waited over seven months for a settlement of his account, sont a duplicate thereby to defendant. Not getting any satisfaction, tho plaintiff was recommended to inquh-o of the Native Office if it were within the scope of that department to deal with the account. To this he received the usual stereotyped reply "that tho matter would bo inquired into." Later on he re ceived a letter from T. VV. Lewis, Under secretary, Native Offico, dated 10th October, 1882, stating that " after enquiring into the matter, tho Native Minister is unable to entertain the claim as a Government liability." Now comes tho most racy part of this most shameful story. The plaintiff's solicitor (Mr Gresham) then wrote to Major Mair calling his attention to this letter, and received in roply one from Major Mair "that he had rendered the account ilPques tion to the Native Office subsequent to the 10th October, 1882." This letter let tho cat out of tho bag, both as regards tho defendant and also as to the careful and businesslike manner in which inquiries are mado in tho department over which the Hon. John Bryce at present presides. It showed clearly that Major Mair had kept tho " little account" in his pocket for over eight months. Still later on, another letter arrived from the Native Office, in which tho said Under-Secretary announces "that tho Hon. Native Minister sees no reason to alter his decision already given on the claim." This continuance of "diplo matic treatment " would be almost enough to dishearten any ordinary claimant. The plaintiff, however, acting on the advice of his solicitor, and assisted by other parties to whom like accounts were owing, sued Major Mnir for the amount. Tho learned JudgqJMs he has by this time become—had his evidence taken at Ohinemutu. In it he states (inter alia) " I do not admit any liability," and con cludes, "I believe I am not personally liable for this account." Thus we have on the ono hand the Native Minister deciding that tho Government was not liable, and on the other hand we havo the Native Land Court Judge swearing as to his "belief" that he was not personally responsible. The R.M. Court, however, did not coincide in the view of the matter as suggested by Major Mair, but ordered him to pay £3 fls and costs, £1 15g.—[CORRKSrOJIDENT.]

CORRESPONDENCE.

Mr Stout and the lato Profossor Dcnton. (To the Editor.) Siu, —Sorao Auckland friend has sent me your issue of the 31st ultimo, and in it I notice an attack, as I take it, on the late William Donton. It in a pity that your correspondent "Ainicus" had not before penning his letter taken the trouble to read the story of W. Denton'slife. Had ho done go, ho would have learnt that AY. Denton was driven from many situations by those who called themselves tho followers of Jesus Christ, not because his work was bad, not because his character was shady, but solely because ho was not "orthodox." He lost one situation in a machino shop because his temperance views did not permit him to tit up (i brewery. Ho had to leave a grocer's establishment kept by a Wesloyan because ho would not bo dishonest. He was driven from school because he was not a Trinitarian. He lost his situation in the railway because he denounced the Anglican Church. I was not auestioning tho right of those who employed him to dismiss him ; I wns stating the facts, and showing what modern Christianity often meant, and proving that religious persecution did'nt tend with" the last of Torquenndo's victims. As to my referring to religion being a personal matter, it is plain ''Ainicus"did not hear my remarks, and plainer still lie ha 9 not read Mr Renan's preface to his " Rocolloctions of My Youth."—l am, &c, Robert Stout, Wellington, November 16, 1883.

Temperance v. Eight Hours Demonstra tion.

(To tho Editor.) Sir,—Surely the agitation against the Tem porance Soeioties is based upon very pecu liar grounds. Your correspondent, Chas. B. King, is certainly attempting to lead people astray by his charges against the Temperance Societies for their determina tion " to wrest from the working classes the day they have Belected for the Eight Hours Demonstration." Mr King tol^ me person ally that " the day is not fixed, but it will be." Your correspondent states that the Cricket Ground is secured for E.H.D., but this I am in a position to deny, and tho fact that no deposit has yet been paid is fur their proof that no date is fixed. Even, sir, the Committee is not yet constituted, and though tho Committoo of last affair made some recommendations, the Commit tee about to be formed (vide advertisement) may ignore altogether these recommenda tions. Itniaybothata mutnalunderstanding exists that bocause the demonstration was held January 29, 18S2, it would be hest to ditto 18S4 j but when it is recollected it was not so hold in 18S2, I fail to see any establishment of a right of priority. On September 24th last, delegates from seven teen Temporance Soeioties mot, drew up a schemo, faxing the date in ignorance that the Eight Hours Domontration was an annual affair; or if annual, that any parti cular day wns even understood. Adjourned for one month, in order to ventilate the matter in respective societies, and elect responsible delegates to carry jntp effect. Gave the meoting publicity through the press, According to announcement, dele gates met on October 32nd, and the only information respecting tho movements of the Eight Hours Committee was the unofficial letter signed Gjias. B, King in your issue pi tiio 26th, which \ya> fully answered in your next issue. As tho Eight Hours Committee had had no meeting, and consequently could not have fixed a date, it was unanimously resolved (Rechabite delegates being present) to make our arrangements for January 29, ISS4, and appoint a deputation to confer with tho Eight Hours Committee. After waiting four weeks, an advertisement ap peared convening this Committee, and a member of the deputation then waited upon the Chairman with a view of arranging for an introduction. Ho was received in a very insulting manner, tho Chairman declining to arrange for any deputation. However, the deputation attended tho place of meet ing, but found only three persons present, from whom they could obtainnoinformation. They reported to thp general mooting of Ttjtnperanco bocieties on Monday, and it was unanimously resolved that on account of the Chairman's conduct mid the already Jang delay, further attempts to negotiate be abandoned, Tho Public Schools Demon stration one woek prior to Boxing Day, and the Sunday-school Union children's fes tival on New Year's Day, one week after Boxing Day—renders it imperative that we hold our demonstration on January 29th, as we shall have to arrange for tho amusemont and provisioning of our Band of Hope members, and must not ontail too much labour on nearly all the same hands during tiireo successive weeks. From Mr King's letter, one would suppose that tho 29th was the only holiday in th,o year j but I would beg to point out the advantage of New Year's Day, when the Cricket Ground is generally disengaged, and large crowds would patronise respectable sports under, supervision of the Eight Hours Demon stration. Certainly Regatta Day is not suitable, as it deprives nil boat-builders,

&c, of taking part in the profession. Saturday afternoon would best demonstrate ■ the Eight Hours movement. Hoping this difficulty is not so great, but thatjall will end well, —I am, &c, W. J. Macdermott.

City School Accommodation.

(To the Editor.) ; Sib,—ln reference to Mr Cooper's motion— "That tho Committee for tho Auckland \ City School District be requested to notify that from and after the expiration of tho present year no children residing outside the City School District can be admitted into the city schools; and that those children now attending the said city schools • must, from and after the expiration of the ; present year, be excluded from further . attendance—it appearing that their attend ance has heretofore resulted in the ex clusion from the said schools of children residing within the School District"—to be considered at the next meeting of the ; Board, I beg to draw attention to the hardships which the passing of the above motion will inflict on some of the country districts, where the pupils are instructed to the third and fourtli Standards only. The . benefits of the education system should be : equally open to all. Every child should have : tho opportunity to pass all the six Standards. It would be an utter im possibility for the Board to afford every country school tho same staff of ; teachers; the ability of qualified teachers '. must be always to a great extent in accord ance with the salary paid for the services, and this again must bo dependent on the size of the school and the number of attend ing pupils. To prevent parents residing in the country who are able and willing to afford their children the care derived from attendances at the city schools would bo, I opine, very unjust, considering that even now they incur the additional expense of paying the travelling expenses of these children. With respect to your suggestion in your sub-leader of yesterday's issue, to limit the attendance at the several city schools to children residing in theneighbour hood, tho parents would be prevented from 'exercising their own judgment in choosing tho school to which to send their children, and would take away that emulative spirit which is so powerful in stimulating human exertions. The present overcrowded state of some of the city schools is caused by the insufficient accommodation afforded to the infant classes. These should be separated from the Standard classes—that is, to have separate schools for the infant and the standard pupils. Such a course would enable1 the Board and the Committee to regulate the mode of instruction in the infant classes so as to be in accordance with the tender age of the pupils, and to be less injurious to their health and growth than it is in the present condition, and would also prove more economical. In con clusion, I beg to express a hope that the members of the Board will pause to intro duce in our present free educational system the principle of a monopoly. Let eveey school be open to all and every child, no matter whether their parents reside in tho country or the city—within 5 minutes or 50 miles distance from the school.—Yours, &c, J. D. Schmidt.

City Baths.

(To the Editor.) Sir, —It is reported that the City Council, in responso to a petition for increased bathing accommodation, intend to widen the present baths so as to include the mouth of the sewer that at present empties itself alongside. I hope that in the interests of all that is cleanly you will raise a protest against such a proceeding. Any one who has seen the baths at low water will acknowledge that it would be useless to widen them, as it would not increase the accommodation, whiln it would bring the baths more into shallow 'and consequently dirty water. What is wanted is that the baths should be carried ont into deeper water, say, one hundred feet further seaward then we should have double the accommodation, deeper water, and the flow of the tide would keep the baths clean. If the baths cannot be extended seaward, it would be better to leave them as they are (as any attempt at widening would be worse than useless), and build larger and better baths in deep water. —I am, &0., Swimmer.

CAMBRIDGE HIGH SCHOOL.

At tho usual monthly meeting of the com mittee of the above school, held on Mon di\y night last, there were present—Messrs Hosking (Chairman), Houghton, Hewitt, Wright, Nixon, and Sargent. The follow ing proposition was adopted:—"This Com* inittee respectfully suggests the following for the consideration of the Board of Educa tion, with a strong recommendation that the Board may give effoct thereto: (1) That in view of successfully carrying on the Cambridge High School, it is necessary that the Head-master shall have educational status to qualify him to teach, direct, superintend, and examine tho wholp of the subjects taught in the High School, (2) That one assistant teacher should be qualified to assist the Head-master in teach ing the High School subjects, and that it is detrimental to the best interests of the High School for an assistant teacher to be in position to glue instruction in sub jects of which the Headtmaster cannotdirect, examine, nor pronounce on their merit, (3) That this Committee views with alarm the prospoct of constant ohanges taking place in the assistant teachership, if the teaching of the High School subjects must on him depend with the limited salary offered, be lioving that any man possessing a University degree will only stay as a stepping-stoae to a more lucrative appointment. (4) That, in order to meet the, emergencies of tho case the Boar 4 will remodel the teaching staff of the Cambridge High School by removing the present head teacher, and by appointing a head-master with a University degree with a salary of say £300 per annum, and a dwelling \\o\\m free of rent, and one assistant teacher qualified to assist y\ teaching all the High School subjects at a salary of say £160 per anuum. Applications were received from tjva. applicants for the position oj assistant teacher in the High School. The appli cants, for the ragst part, were men of high edi?oatiQn»l attainments, two being clergy men. The application of Mr Wright was recommended to the Board for appointment. After a lengthy discussion on the subject of corporal punishment as applied to girls, the following proposition was unanimously adopted;—" Reviewing the action of the Head-mastev in the case of various young ladies, the Committee, whilstdeploring the Head-master's inability to maintain discipline without the aid of corporal punishment considers that with big girls it is not an appeal to their senso of right and wrong, and therefore has no gooa effect; whilst it is degrading for a young lady of 18 or 10 years of age to be - whipped, ,and will there fore ask the Board to uphold it iv making a rule in the Cambridge. High School that corporal punkhinent shall not be inflicted on any girl over 10 ye^rg of age, find any teacher committing the offence shall bo liable to auaponsion on the Committee's yooonunenciation to the Board,"

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r Auctions* ~~ TO-MORROW. ] THE HAYMARKET. ' TIIOR SALE, at the Haymarket, to-mor ,. * J; morrow (Friday), I ' 500 sacks good Fcod Oats ;: 2 tons Southern Bran : 1 ton Turnip Seed i .V' 2 Raoitiß Saddles and gear ' Good Second-hand luck Covers. i ALFRED BUCKLAND. ! TO-MO li R O W. THE HAYMAREET. II7IOR SALE, at the Haymarket, To-mor :■' Jp morrow (Friday), " Chestnut Colt, by Bedouin, out of a well bred mare; quiet and staunch in harness Suporior Hack, 3 years old, by Presto, out of a half-bred mare 1 First-class Buggy Mare " 2 Spring Cart Horses, any trial ALFRED BUCELAND. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 5. THE HAYMAREET. SECOND -^TOOL gALE> i Will be held on the above date, AT 12 O'CLOCK. IMMEDIATE STORAGE AVAILABLE. Woolpaoks supplied in any quantity. ALFRED BUCELAND. fiOUNTRY CATTLE SALES, lipaknra—Wednesday, November 28. ALFRED BUCELAND. TUESDAYS. THE HAYMAREET. SALE OF WOOL, SHEEPSEINS, HIDES, and TALLOW, each TUESDAY, atUo'olook. ALFRED BUCELAND THE HAYMAREET. REGULAR SALES OF HAY AND STRAW KACH TUKSDAY AND FRIDAY, At 11 o'clock. ALFRED BUCELAND. TO-MORROW. I AT THE DURHAM YARDS. rnHE Undersigned will sell, at the Dur - I ham Yards, to-morrow, 14 Useful Horses from Taranaki, consisting of— 3 Heavy Draught Horses 1 Light Harness Horse 1 Bright Bay Gelding, by Izaak Walton, fast trotter and good jumper Unbroken Colt, by Izaak Walton EndymJon Filly, 2 years old IP 7 Well-bred Hacks. HUNTER & NOLAN. :■ -. ■. TO-MORROW. DURHAM YARDS. FOR SALE, at the Durham Yards, to morrow (Friday), IB Hacks, Heavy and Medium DraughtHowes, from Taranaki S Draught Horses, overland from Napier > a Light Harness Horses do. Hacks, Light Harness and Draught Horses. New Sydney Drays for Private Sale. HUNTER & NOLAN. MONDAY/NOVEMBER 26. DURHAM YARDS. . FIRS T JfOOL SALE J " T£IS SEASON !j > i Will belield in above Yards ON MONDAY, NOVEMBER 20. Intending Vendors will kindly forward their entries on or bef oro Friday, 16th November. HUNTER & NOLAN. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 27. I JUNCTION YARDS. jTjIOR SALE, at the Junction Yards, on i ■■« J? Tuesday next, 160 Fat Oxen, from Sandhills. Waitara, Wai kato, and neighbourhood i; 100 Fat Sheep 70 Fat Lambs m '.' Dairy Cows, Store Cattle, etc. HUNTER & NOLAN. DI7RHAM YARDS. T7IOR SALE, at the Durham Yarda, I X? every Tuesday, at 11 o'elook, 1 HIDES, TALLOW, WOOL, and SKINS. I HUNTER & NOLAN. SPECIAL SALE OF HORSES AT OHiiUFO On TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 27. fUHE undersigned has received instruo ' A tions from Messrs M. and P. Coohrane (who are giving up contract work) to sell, at : / Ohanpo, on ftbove date. i ■-■■■■ Without Reserve, 8 STAUNCH DRAUGHT HORSES, used to - ■ ■ all work ~ . old, and staunch , - „..,._ V •■■■:'■ 6.Staunch Horses, used to work iri shafts, !'■.*.. ■-,i from3to6years old . < S Strong Hacks in good condition, young and .] , ■ sound § - • Also. Double and Sinfrto-furrow Ploughs Scarifier, Dray, Lot Harness, &o ; Jj S. BUCELAND. I MONDAY, NOVEMBER 26. ENGLISH-MADE FURNITURE. ENGLISH-MADE FURNITURE. Now Landed, ox Ganymede. GABKEEL LEWIS TXAS received instructions to sell, at his XjL Booms'on abflve date, at 11 o'clock, eyr CASES OP ENGLISH-MADE **':, FURNITURE, AS CKDBB- ...-.■ SUITES to Leather, Crimson, and Blue V Velvet - Gold Tapestry, Howehair; %."' .■-■: , Walnut Loo Tables, EbonlM^Bracketo, '• -■■>.- Occasional Chairs, Foot Stools, gpm- Jnodes. Handsome Gloss, Back, Chef foniers (various sizes). Marbte Wash- I*1 i , istandg. Duchess Sets, Centre Tables, ,OW Tables, Hall Stands. DNp« TaTbles, Whatnotf, Rutland Eaw Chairs , Albert Chairs, Couches (only), Toilet , '" ~: Olaasea "..;': '.' .■■ ■ &c., &&. &o. Also, PARYIAN MARBLE HaUBES. Majo lica Ware, Ornaments, Garden Stands ' I &0., &Om &.O» CITY OF AUCELAND. PRELIMINARY NOTICE. SHOPS AND DWELLING j HOUSES, FOR REMOVAL. iimi "IT AS received instructions from the City HBII-':.,- ■5"- Conncil <to sell by auction, at 11 a.m. il«i: "* Monthly, Deewaber 17th, on the ground, If 111 V >gj|™'gp™p^ Roftc\, Howo-street, and Hope-



Auctions* TO-MORROW, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 23. TAKAPUNA JOCKEY CLUB. SPRING MEETING. SATURDAY, DECEMBER Ist, 1883. GATES, BOOTHS, AND CARDS. B. TONES AND CO. TI7TLL sell on Friday, the 23rd mat., V T at twelve o'clock, GATES, BOOTHS, AND CARDS, for tho Meeting on Ist December. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 28, At 11 o'clock. GREAT SALE OF PIANOS. GERMAN, FRENCH, AND ENGLISH. B. TONES & CO. TTAVE received instructions to sell on Wednesday, November 28, at 11 o'clock, A /\ P I A N OS, in Walnut, Rosewood, Black and Gold, Upright Grand, Ovorstrung, Iron Frames, by tho following celebrated makers :— LIPP & SOHN, COHL. IVORY, ASCHERBERG, GEIIERT & HERTZ, KUP, SCILEUZ FENRICH, NEUFIELD, NEUMEYER, SIMON, RALPH, ALLISON & SONS, KIRKMANS, MARTINI, RENNISCH, AUCHER, ROSENER, BORD, &0., &c, &c. TO-MORROW, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 23, At 12.30 p.m. SHOP AND DWELLING, HOBSON STREET, Opposite Mr Waddel's Bakery, adjoining New Brick Building. TO ba sold by Auction, at Arthur's Mart, Friday noxt. at 12.30 o'clock, for re moval before tho end of February noxt. MONDAY. NOVEMBER 26, At 11 o'clock a.m. TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION, AT MESSRS POTTER AND CO.'S, DURHAM-STREET, ■ Ex Ship Ganymede, from London. WW PACEAGES OF GENERAL I I MERCHANDISE, consisting of- Firqproof Safes, Travelling Trunks, Cash Boxes, Gutlery Cooking Stoves, Gauzo Dish Covers, Knlfo Baskets, Hatchets Cool Vases, Galvanized Buckets, Lamps, Carriage Lamps Brushwaro, Combs, Turkoy Sponges, Musical Instruments Musical Albums, Clocks and Watches, Spectacles, Opera and Field Glasses Glassware and China ware, Stationery, Toys (assorted cases) Pictures (Oil Paintings, Oloogrnphe, &o.) Fancy Goods, &<>., &c, Tho attention of tho Trade is particularly called to this Sa^ as every Lino will bo sold without reaervo. Goods will bo on view on Saturday next and on the Morning of tho Sale. R. ARTHUR, Salesman and Auctioneer. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 29, At Noon. YIEWPOINm lEWPOIN ± MOUNT EDEN. VOLCANIC SOIL. PROMINENT POSITION. HEALTHFUL AND CONVENIENT SITUATION. BEAUTIFUL VIEW. COMMANDING SITES FOR VILLA RESIDENCES AND-BUSINESS PREMISES. R. ARTHUR HAS been favoured with instructions to sell by public auction, at his Estate. Land and House Sale Rooms, Queen-street, on Thurs day, the 29th November, at 12 o'clock noon, THAT WELL - SITUATED . PROPERTY having a large frontage to the Mount Eden and View Roads, known as "VIEW POINT," sub divided into 26 Large Building Sites. A road 66 feet wide has been reserved through tho pro perty, cfcjled View Road. On allotment 28 is a six-roowed Ppttago, with tanks, &c. This property commands an extensive and varied view of the pjjty, harbour, suburbs and country, which cannot bp interrupted, is situ ated oil the city side of Mouat JSdpn, immedi ately at its base, scoria land, yolcanj.p soil, but a short distanoe from the Railway' Sta^on, 'Buses are running to the city every half Hou?. Thegas mains pass it. The district is fast ad vancing, population increasing rapidly. Build ings arp being built on all sideß and far beyond. Such an opportunity for procuring healthful and pleasant sites for Villa Residence and Busi ness Premises, close U> tho city, cannot again occur. Title: Lands Transfer. Terms; One-fourth Cosh. The balance oan remain on mortgage at 8 per cent, per annum. Lithographic plans are now ready, and can be procured at the office of tho Auctioneer, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 6, NOON. IMPORTANT TO WORKING MEN, AND ALL REQUIRING HEALTHY, CONVENIENT, PAYABLE HOMEBTEAPS, ORCHARD SITES, BTSAWPERRY GARDENS, ETC., ETC. TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION. MAYFIELD, AYFIELD, BIREENHEAD, NORTHCOTE. R. ARTHUR HAS been favoured with instructions to sell by p nblto auction, at his Estate, Land, and House Salerooms, Arthur's Mart, Queen street, on Thursday, 6th December, at 12 o'clook noon, A WELL-SITUATED ESTATE, containing about 250 ACRES of LAND, subdivided into THIRTY SECTIONS of about FIVE to TWELVE ACRES EACH, known as "MAYFIELD," BIRKENHEAD, NORTH (COTR, It is distant from Biifconhead Wharf and tho proposed Waitemata Bridge about 2} miles, on the Main North Road: but a short distance from the Gardens and Orchards of Messrs. Hawkins, Messenger, Wilson, arid Thompson; on the line of the propfisod Railway to Wai wera; baying a frontage to the main or Great North Road, and to Hewers' .Creek, A Govern ment road runa through it; the r,oa/is laj4 out by the owners are 08 fact wide; theso gijro easy access to all the sections. Tho land is undulating, well watered, easily cultivated, chiefly open fern with clumps of bush, soil sandy, with good clay subsoil, well adapted for gtfov/inf? all kinds of Fruit Trees, for which purpose it must become at no distant time very valuable, it bang so easy of access from Auckland City, and being si) conveniently and pleasantly situated tor Homesteads for those engaged in business. Many of tlia sec tions command a most extensive and charming view. All requiring such aro invited to inspect this fine property. Every assistance will be given to intending purchasers to do so, by a person being on the ground cuch Saturday to give any information required. Flags are placed at the Corner of east of tho Roods. Lithograph Plans 'can bo proourod at the Office of the Auctioneer. The Large Sale Plan can bo seen at Mart. Title under the Land Transfer Act, TKRMB:.Ono-fourth cash on the fall of tho [!fiH»»S<>r.the balance within one month from I



Auctions. w. s. cochbane] [jas. dackb TO-MORROW, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 23. CORNER ALLOTMENT AND DWELL] ING-HOUSE, GREAT SOUTH ROAD, OTAHUHU. THE Subscribers havo received instruc tions to sell at their Now Auction Mart, Queon-streot, on Friday, 23rd instant, at 12 o'clock, A COMFORTABLE WELL-BUILT COT TAGE of seven rooms, situate at the corner of the Great South Eoad and Normanbr-street Otahuhu (GO feet front age to the main road), SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. W. S. COCHRANEJ [JAS. DACRE MONDAY, DECEMBER 3. BY ORDER OF THE GENERAL CHURCH TRUST. ALLOTMENTS, MANUKAU ROAD, . ST. GEORGE'S BAY ROAD, AND ST. STEPHEN'S ROAD. TO BE LEASED FOR CO YEARS. AT THE NEW MART, QUEEN-STREET. THE subscribers have received instruc tions to leaso, by public auction, at their Now Mart, Queen-atreet (alongsido tho Union Bank), on Monday, December 3, at 12 o'clock, for a term of CO years, THE FOLLOWING PROPERTIES IN PARNELL, viz :- CORNER OF MANUKAU ROAD AND ST. GEORGE'S BAY EOAD.—Two Al lotments (immediately opposite Bishops court) having frontages ot 121 feet and 71 feet, respectively. toManukau Road and St. George's Bay Road, for the erection of shop 3or dwelling-houses. ST. STEPHEN'S ROAD (opposite tho resi dence of B. Ireland, Esq).—Three Allot ments, havinKfrontaßes of 84 feet each to St. Stophen's Road (for tho erection of dwelling-houses). MANUKAU ROAD (between residence of A. Q. Horton, Esq., and the Grammar School-house). THREE ALLOTMENTS having frontages of 82 feet each to the Manukau Road (for tho erection of dwelling-houses.) Plans and conditions of Leasing can bo seen at tho Office of SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers, W, S. COCIIEANE,] [JA3. DAOBE,] PRELIMINARY NOTICE. TVENTONVILLE, "VTORTIICOTE. THE PROPERTY OF MAJOR BENTON IS NOW BEING SURVEYED AND SUB DIVIDED AND WILL BE SOLD BY PUBLIC AUCTION EARLY IN DECEMBER. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. D. R. OELLION.] [j. CIUIO, JK. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 5. SUBURBAN SECTIONS BETWEEN WAIORONGOMAI AND TE AROHA. ELIGIBLE VILLA~AND BUSINESS SITES. GRAZING PADDOCKS. D. R. GELLION & CO., T7IAVOURED with instructions -from X? Chas. S. Stafford, Esq., will sell by auc tion, at tho Public Hall, To Aroha, on abovo date, HIS VALUABLE LEASEHOLD PRO PERTY, situated between tho Goldflelds Town ship of WaiorouKOHiai and To Aroha.now being cut up in Sections of 1 Aero each, and Business Allotments (frontinjj innln County road) of. J Aero each. Tho position of this property is un surpassed in tho vicinity of tho Aroha, being within a fow minutcß walk of oither Township, nnd commanding a Panoramic View of the Pirongia Ranges, Matamata Estate, Grant and Foster's settlomont, and tho Thames Valley. To Speculators, Minors, and others, this oilers an unequalled opportunity for Investment. Tho torm of leaso is about 19 years, and tho ground ront nominal. Plans to bo had from the Auctlonoors. Coaches. "XT O TIC £. — REDUCED FARES TO 1.1 WAIWERA HOT SPRINGB.-A Royal Mail Coacli leavos Dovonport, North Shore, ovory Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, on ar rival of tho 9a.m. Boatf rom Auckland, arriving at Waiwera at 3.3<t p.m.; returning from Waf wera every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, at 8,30 a.m., arriving at Dovonport at 2.30 p.m.: calling at Lake Takapuna, Lucas Crcok, Dairy • Flat, wade, and Orowa. All Parcols sent over to Devonport by tho 9 a.m. boat will bo punctu ally attendod to, and Parcols, Orders, Messages, eta,, left at Mr Peel's office, Victoria Road, whero the Coach passes, will bo taken on and delivered at a small cost. Single Faro to Wai wera, 8s; or Return, 15s. Dairy Flat, Is.—Jas. Dodd, Proprietor. • Medical. •JTERVOUB DEBILITY. Db, K. 0. West's Nervb and Brain Treat ment, a guaranteed Specific for Hysteria, Dizzi ness, Convulsions, Fits, Nervous Neuralgia, Headache, Nervous Prostration caused by the use of alcohol or tobacco, Wakefulness, Mental Depression, Softening of the Brain resulting In Insanity, and leading %o misery, decay, and death. Premature Old Age caused by over-exer tion of the brain, youthful folly, or over-indul gence. Each box contains one month's treat ment 5s a box, or six boxes for 255, sent by mail prepaid on receipt of price. WE GUARANTEE SIX BOXES To cure any case. With each order recoived by us for six boxes, accompanied with 255. we will seed the purchaser our written guarantee to re fund the money if the treatment does not effect aoure. Chemists, Queen-street. Auckland. LIVER COMPLAINTS. ' DE. RING'S DANDELION AND QUININE LIVER PILLS (without Mer oury). The Bbst Remedy for Biliousness, Stomach Derangement, IYatulknce, Pains Between the Shoulders, Bad Appetite, Indigestion, Acidity, . Headache, Heart burn, and all other symptoms of disordered liver and dyspepsia. Acknowledged by many eminent surgeons to bs the safest and mildes! pills for every constitution.—ln Boxes at Is lid, 2s 9d, and is sd. Sold by Chemistaand Medioine Vendors throughout tho world. Prepared by Jas. Rorke, Lond,on. Spooially valuable Pilli for residents abroad and travellers. Sold by ICEMPTHORNE, PROSSER & Co. EPPEII'S QUININE AND IRON TONIC rouses and dovolopos tho nervous enargies, enriohes the blood, promotes appetite, dispels languor and depression, fortllles the digestivo organs. Is a specific remedy for neuralgia, ague, indigestion, fevers of every kind, chest affections, and in wasting diseases, scrofulous tendencies, &o. The whole frame is greatly invigorated by Popper's Tonic,, tho mental faculties brightened, tho constitution greatly strengthens!, find a return to robust health certain. BoMea, ?2 doses, is Cd ; next size, Us. Sold-by Chemists everywhere. Tho name of J. Popper, Bedford Laboratory, London, must bo on the label. Thera is no Tonic so certain in effect as Popper's Quinine and Iron. It is strongly recommended to residents m India and the Colonies, £n<l should always be kept ready for use in oye^y cosg of fever or febrile ' condition. ' "" . .;,,._, _. Sold by KEMPTHORNE, PROSSER & Go. mARAXACUM AND PODOPHYLLIN, JL Prepared only by J. Popper, London. This iFluid combination, extracted from medi cinal roots, is now used instead of blue pill and calomel for the cure of dyspopsia, biliousness, and all symptoms of congestion of the liver, which are generally pain beneath the shoulders, headache, droT/siness, no appetite, furred tongue, disagreeable tapto in the morning, giddiness, disturbance of the stomach, and feel tag of general depression. It seta the sluggjsh liver in motion, very slightly actson tho bowels, giving a sense of health and cotofort -within 21 ours. It ia the safest medicine. ■ Taraxacum and Podbphyllin is a fluid made only by J. PKPPER, Bedford Laboratory, London, whoso name is on every label. Bottles, 2s 9d and is 6d. Sold by ail Chemists. A most valuable and essential medicine for Jndia, Australia, the Cape, and Colonies generally. Sold by KEMPTHORNE, PROSSER & Co. " CJULPHOLINE LOTION- —An Ex" k5 ternal Means of CUBING SKIN DISEASES. There is scarcely any eruption but will yield to "Sulpholine" In a few daya, and commence to fade away even if it seems past euro. Ordinary pimples, redness, blotchoß, scurf, roughness, vanish as if by magio; whilst old, enduring skin disorders, that have plagued tho sufferers for years, however deeply rooted Jiey may bo, "Sulpholine" will successfully attack them. It destroys the animalcules which cause these unsightly, irritable, painful affec tions, and always produces a clear, healthy natural condition of the Bkin. "Sulpholine Lotion" is sold by most Chemists. Bottles, 2s 9d. Made by J. Popper and Co., London. Sold by KEMPTHORNE, PROSSBE &CQ.



Ironmongery. . RANGES. REGISTER GRATES, COOKING STOVES. „■ WINGATE, BURNS & CO., a § WHOLESALE AND RETAIL IRONMONGERS, | Z CUSTOMS-STREET, AUCKLAND. S \ \. SEASON'S GOODS. § \°«N\. GARDEN SPADES 3 Vi\ GARDEN SHEARS " fl \%\ GARDEN RAKES .w \ ,/X GARDEN HOES v /\^\ i il / \W\ HAY RAKKS S fe / C'V'V. \>5»X HAY FORKS g / <£v 6V/ V^X HAY SCYTHES -M § /rfW/ XVSw HAY KNIVES a 1 -m/ | 8 \V \4\ i w \ V X FILTKHS A.\ ,s. X X FILTERS M % \ /\ \ X FILTERS o V\ /$ \\X FILTERS p ;v\ /w% I *W .\ \ ty^ / \cX FILTERS " M 85 % % %■ \ \ / \°<-\ FILTERS 0 0 %. /> %\ \ / \V\ FILTERS g a o \ \ ( AY \v\ rwma I FURNISHING - IRONMONGERY. - FURNISHING Tea Merchants NELSON Nelson, Moate a Co.'i IVI U A I H CELEBRATES AP£'« CHALLENGE Pure Blendes fla I II has Ho Equal for Tru* Natural. (H imw^x I Flavour, Valu*, and Sim^n %Z* \sSi biwj I JfISJHH g PRICES 1 f M g 2/-, 2/4,2/8 =• - fci I a 3/-»3/4' 4/- * "^ | '-'a- aari i-lk. Packalo- I HALF-CHESTS. BOXES fl" H"l Lj'K "PRESS," ml, ,-r 1 l-/^ L .._ "Mr. Nelson la a Professional Taa Taalor and Blender." JIWAKDED PEEK-STREET AUCKLAND, oold*6ilv E rmedal. Next me New Zealand JJELSON, JIOATE & \fi. Clothing Factory. T|A MERCHA||TB> CHRISTCHURCH, DUNEDIN, AUCKLAND, WELLINGTON. IOENTS-EVERYWMERg. Theatre Royal Buildings, Queen and Victoria Streets. THE DARJEELINQ . ATEAOFBTER BLENDOF LING QUALITY. pure teas. ROBERT NEAL , tm I,— ■*»»&. Announcoa that hs lim received direct from "BJ I^ 1 IM HH Fooohow. por. S.B. Holhow, his FutST Ship- 1 /H H ■ I! I 1 *1 i MnxT of ovor SIXTEEN THOUSAND j| J 111 •**■ \ J^%»^ POUNDS OF TEA. This, with hlg Laugh mm I ■&■ %»# j stock of INDIAN TKAS on hand. Offorg j ' ono ot tha Best Selections or Tea in tub UNEQUALLED Colony. . SUPERIOR TO INNKWZEA- pnn™7~NV\T TEAS ADVER LANDATTHE ROBERT NLAL, TISEDATMUOH PRICE. TITEATUK ROYAL HUILIUNGS. HIGHER PRICE.



Groceries. CITY TEA MART; GROCERY, AN! PROVISION STOKE, EsTAßtisnKD fob tiik PcßrosK op Supply mo Families wTfn TEAS, GROCERIES, nnd PROVISIONS Of Best Quality at Wholesale Pmces. Tho Subscriber, with a viow to still furthoi increasing tho business of tho City Tka Mart has determined to mako considerable REDUC TIONS from the Prices now being charged ii Auckland and suburbs. NOW ON BALE -61.8. TINS of RICH, STRONG DARGEELING FLAVOURED TEA, 11s each Splendid WHITE TABLE SUGAR, 4d porlb. HOBART TOWN JAMS (choico assortment) 6s 6d per dozen 2lii. TINS FAMILY TEA, 3s Cd oach PRIME CANTERBURY HAMS and BACON AND EVERY DESCRIPTION OF GROCERIES AND PROVISIONS AT LOWEST WHOLESALE PRICES. COUNTTRY ORDERS ATTENDED TO WITH DESPATCH. HranEST Price Riven for RRODUCE, and ovory possible inducement offered to facilitate and onoourago business. Ploase note tho addross— ROBERT DEW, OBERT KEW. WHOLESALE TEA MERCHANT AND GROCER, Victoria and Albert-streets, Auckland mELEGRAPH LINE OF COACHES. LIVERY AND~RTIT STABLES. klrkwood and lake-streets, cambridge, Waikato, New Zealand. W. K. CARTER, Proprietor. W. K. C. begs to return his sincere thanks to his numerous friends and tho public generally for the llboral support .ho has received ■ slnco commencing business; and has to inform them that in ordor to meet tho requirements of this rapidly advancing district, he has added largo and commodious additions to his promiseß, which are second to nono in Now Zealand. Tourists for tho Hot Lake Country sup plied with Saddle Horses and Bugßlos on the shortest notice; also, Experienced Guides and careful drivors. , ~ Buggies and Saddlo Horses always on luro. Ordors by telegram or otherwise punctually Cambridge Octobor 6,1883. "DAINBRIDGE'S TIME TABLE. From Union Bank—22 minutes past the hour and 23 minutes to tho hour. , From The Tubes Lamps—7 minutes to tho hour,'n.nd every hbur. ' .< . Nioiit Thies from Towtt—Hmst 8, J-past 9, JO. and irpfisi 11. Frpjii Three Lampb -8,9,10, 11. _ ■ From Union Bank to Shelly Bkacii—7 minutes past 8, 7 minutos past Jl, 7 minutes past 2, 7 minutes past i, 7 minutes past o, 23 minutos past 6, and 37 minutos past 7. From Shelly Beach—B.3o a.m., 8,15 a.m., 10.30 a.m., 1.30 p.m., 3.30 p.m., 1.30 p.m., and 7.40 SATOTIDAYS PROM SHELLY BEACH—B.3O a.m. 8.15 a.m., 10.30 a.m., 12.30 p.m. From Union Bah&-^S,7 s-in., 11-7 a.m., and 1.7 p.m. CORNER OB1 CUSTOMS AND COMMEROE-STREETB, AUOiaAS^», TO BE TTAT) FROM ALL STATIONERS AND STOREKEEPERS WnotESALa Only fboiji tijtb Agents, P. HAYMAN & CO



Optician, &c. TP E A C 0^ C X, • OPTICIAN, HAS IN STOCK SPECTACLES AND EYE GLASSES of every description. An Accurate' Fit Guaranteed COMPOUND MICROSCOPES & TELE SCOPES, Powerful and Cheap. ANTcnoii) Barometers, Thermometers, ELKGTRIC HULLS, BATTERIES, AND FrrriNQS, Macrnoctio Klcctrio Machinon and Modical Coils' OPERA GLASSICS, BINOCULAR. FIELD AND MARINE GLASSES, THEODOLITES, SEXTANTS, COMPASSES, Spirit Hydrometers, Saccharometers &c., &c, &o. Aqknt for TAYLOR'S PATENT SEWING MACHINES and EXTRAS. OPPOSITE THE POST-OFFICE, SHORTLAND-eTREBT. Horticultural Per Doeio : / / *'/ nkw M // AGRICULTURAL, /Sf I £,"£ I riff/ kkii/ /& /& & *y VEGETABLB, /V/ «'ALOWKBSBKDS i / / k Rotall. // V / Coachbnildcrs, &c Jj B W I B TT A R V I E, CARRIAGE AND BUGGY BUILDER, HAS REMOVED FROM UPPER QUEEN - STEET TO UPPER SYMONDS-STREET, And hopes to retain all his old Customers and f?ain some new. R^^^npHn »W |if i Ifi^^fe I^-^I r.'.ilAMEb CAKHIAGE AND DRAY X FAOTORV JAMES MACKIE, Proprietor, VICTOUIA.-STRKET EAST, AUCKLAND Repairs of every description in Wood and Iron neatly executed on tiio shortest notice. Springs mmlo q.m\ vopuikOd. , T Alwara on Haml-Alrirfeo quantity'if Lfttlips. also Dmtbnxk rihafis and SjioltcS, Ked Gum felloes, ami Ifobart Town Hardwood. N.B.—Cnunlry Oivicr3 punctually attended to SERVICE AND FITTON, Makera a»d Importers of Bloyoleß and Extras. Agents for tho Rudgo, Royal Mail, and Invinoible Bicycles. Tho best on record for one mile 2 inins. dO 4-oth sees.,, was dono on a Rudge Racer (see window for woight) by Howol, in August last Repairs a specialty. Painting Si first-class stylo. SERVICE & FITTON, 22, Foot of Groy-strept, AuoWand.—J, FITTON, Importer of Wrapping Paper, Twines, etc, etp, i



Tea merchants. LTquor Tea Co., London. Books Given Away: Lbs. of Tea Sold: 3,000. 9,000. In Auckland by the Company's Agent, W. S. COLLINS, Tea Dealer & Family Grocer, JUNCTION OF QUEEN AND GREY STREETS AUCKLAND. TERMS STRICTLY CASH. Ironmongery. Cheap Hardware House, 234, Queen -street, Auckland. J. & J. DICEEY HAVE FOR SALK 110WATT'S ANUCAPNIC LAMPS, Also, EXTRA BURNERS, FONTS, GLOBES, AND WICKS, And a Groat "Variety of CHIMNEYS. KODQKRS'S, LOCKWOOD'S, & WIGFALL'S TABLE & POCKET CUTLERY. JOHNSON'S CELEBRATED SCISSOIwJ. CLARE'S BOILERS, SAUCEPANS, to., GRIFFITHS'S PATENT TEA AND COFFEE POTS. STAMPED TINNED MEAT AND PIE DISHES, BASINS AND MILE PANS, Au. Sizes, BUCEETS, TUBS, PAILS, AND OVENS, BROOMS, SCRUBBERS, WHISES, &c, HAIR, CLOTH, li NAIL BRUSHES. PARKES'S, BLACK'S, AND LYNDON'S SPADES AN U DIGGING FORES. GARDEN HOES, RAKES, & TROWELS. DISSTON, SORBY, AND SPEAR AND JACKSON'S HAND, RIP, AND TENNON SAWS. AXES, ADZES, TOMAHAWES AND CHISELS, AUGERS, PLANES, HAMMERS, BRACES, TWIST AND PATENT BITS, ALIi SIZES, LOCKS, HINGE NAILS, & BRASSWARE, SCOTT'S GENUINE AVHITE LEAD, RAW, BOILED, It, LINSEED OIL. FIVE PER CENT. DISCOUNT ALLOWED TO OAUH PURCHASERS On all Sales amounting to 20s and upwards. J, & J. D I C EE V 234, QUEEN-STRE72X. JB. B L A I X I E, • VIOTOnIA-STRKET, IMPORTER OF BUILDERS' & FURNISH ING IRONMONGERY Direct from Manutaoturuu, Has for Sals, at Low Rates- Carpenters' Tools Nails, Locks, Hinge* Eltoben Ranges Register Grates, In groat Variety Marble and enamelled Slate Mantelpieces Largest Stock in Auckland Marble, Electroplate Ourb, and other Fenders Galvanized Iron, Sheet Lead, and Zino Slate, Cement, and Plaster INSPECTION INVITED For Sale. Tj! O R SALE, AT VICTORIA STABLES, TWO OR THREE FIRST-CLASS LIGHT WAGGONETTES, FOR ONE HORSE. They are In very good order, being nearly new. Also, ■ GOOD SECOND-HAND BUGGIES Single or Double-seated, at Low Priced, W. CRO~WTHE Gunsmith. Q.UXS. GUNS. GUNS. SHOOTING SEASON, 1888. TO SPORTSMEN. D. EVITT, GUNMAKER, ' 251, Queen-stiiket, Auckland (Opposite the City Market), Offers FOR SALE, at unusually Low Prices: jtrfSS^^fcv Double Breech* iSSP^iS'-M&A loading Guns Doublo Mnzzlo fis§|^*''^ SB& Single Mnmlo fi_ JbSwP^1" iqurtlHg G\\i\s Kteijßi|s|<y Curtis and Harvey's Dla j^ipiw?"*\ mond (Sunnowder > S^C-'-P^*/ i Picon,Wilks,&Laurence ' _^ s s .illianooOunnqirder SftlC^^ Walker's, Fa'rkor &'Co.'B ii -i»wHv-t >■ ■ t!\vciiHtlc Chilled Shot ■fmm Kley's Cartridges and Car sa^ Mloy'sCaps and Wadding ff Loading Machinos, Ke-cav- ' ' Powder Wu'sks and Shot Pouches oaii)P I!(igs !wd Gun Casos .. Air ou!i3 Gun work of every kind done on the Promises. Workmanship unsurpassed in the Colony, ahrt Prices Reasonable. Established ISSD. OPPOSITE THE CITY MAIUCET. "EIIREWORES lT FIREWORES I! Jj Avery LARGE ASSORTMENT of PAIN'S LONDON-MADE FIREWORES on band and to arrire. Wholesale and retail. Send tor prlop Itot.



Sewing Machines. ', T>Y SPECIAL APPOINTMENT >' (ESTABLISHED 1855.) • BUY ONLY ; THE CELEBRATED - / DOMESTIC \ \ \ MACHINES. / ; The Easiest, Simplest. Best Made, and Mont ' Durable i LARGEST SHOWROOM IN NEW 1 ZEALAND. ■" The only Sewing Machine which has never been bDiUen in competition. Bole Agsnts in New Zealand: SHAKESPEAR & CO., 1 Queen-street ooDosite thn MmOrnt. T> OVAL MAIL LINE OP COACHES. ALTERATION OF TIME-TABLE. "* Ihe Royal Mail Coach (carrying passengers) » will, on and after 6th October. 1883, and until ■} furthor notice, run to the following Time- , tahle :— J Leave Cambridge for Hamilton Junction Rail- J way Station daily at 8.15 a.m.; returning from J Station to Cambridge on arrival of Train from } Auckland. > Loave Hamilton for To Aroha on Mondays Wednesdays, and Fridays on arrival of Tiain from Auckland; returning from To Aroha on c Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, at T a.m l patching the 2 o'clock Tr^n at HamUton Juac. tion for Auckland, v Bookino Ofwoks : « Gwynne's Hotel, HamUton West; Colemang t CMHBM Octe^i TEH 'PrOl)rtet<' r-



Goodson's Lomlon Arcade. OBBBIBUi^S ALPHABETICAL QOLUMtf. ARTISTIC IMITATION JEWELLERY. Alberts, Abyssinian Gold, from 6a . ' Alberts, Gold Cased, from 2a 6d Alberts, Hair, from 2s 6d Alberts, Nickle Steel, from Is Alberts, Gold, from 45a Alberts, Silver, Ladles' and Gouts', from Albums, Scrap, from Is ' om c Albums, Stamp, from 5s 6d Albums, Photo., Cabinet, and Carte from i. Accordeons, from 7s 6d *""■<*■> irota lg Bakrows, 2s Gd, 3s 6d, 4s 6d, and 6s Gd Balls in Rubber and Leathor, from Id * Brooch and Earrings, Gold Sets, from 30 a Brooches, Gold, from 2ls a Brooch and Earrings, Sterling Silver from &, Brooches, Silver, from 2a 6d * Bracelets, Silver, from 5s Brackets, largo assortment, from Is Baskets of alisizes and prices :; BißCtiitßoxca, Electro-plated, from !n« iv' Brilliantino, 2s 6d bottle lOs M Butter Coolers, various prices Butter Dishes, Glass, from la Butter Knives, from 3s Books and Stationery at English nripna Brush Backs, 2s and in fid P cea Bracelets, Silvcrino, from 2s Bracelets, Abyssinian Gold, from 2s Gd Brooch and Earrings, Abyssinian Gold Brooches, Abyssinian Gold, from 2s 6d I^^he as l:iom riT gßlSilVCrin ° Sets' ""ma. H ; Brooches, Oxydised Silver, from Is Bracelets, Jot, from Is pair Brooch and Earrings, Jet Sets, from la nat ' ml. Brooch nnd Earrings, English Garnet, from HM Bath Slippers, Japanese from la pair U "* Boxes, Colour, from Gd . Boxes, Casli, from Is Bagatelle Boards, from £3 3s Book Slides, from Is Gd Brackets, Plush and Velvet, from Is 6d Boxes, Match, in Wood and Nickle, from fid : :'' Beziquc, from 3s Gd ' """* ■ Bottles, Smelling, from Is Bags. School, from 2s 6d Bread Boards, from Is Books, Exorcise, from Id Bags, Carpet, from 4s 6d Bags, American Leather, from 3s Bill Files, from la Boxes, Shell, from Is Bassinettes, from Gs Gd CHEISTMAS AND BIRTHDAY CARDS Crosses, Silver, from 5s Cruets, Electro-plated, from 4s 6d Coso of Carvers, in horn and ivory, 35s to lflfta Chessmen, from la Gd ' ""™ Card Cases, in Leather, Pearl. Ivory. Silver Cigarette Cases, from Is ""ver Cigar Cases, from Is Crumb, Brushes and Trays, ss, 10s 6d 12s Rfl v. Common Kits, Manilla, 63, gd, Is ' M> ** ■ Combs, in Bone, Horn, and Xylonite, 6d each Cherry Tooth Paste, 2s pot ™" Chamber Sets, from 10s 6d Celery Glasses, from Is 3d Cricket Bats, from 6d Concertinas, from 5a , : Crosses, Gilt, from 2b Crosses, Silverine, from 2s \. .. ;- Compasses for the Chain, from 2s 6d Cabinets, Japanese, from 2s (id Cups and Saucers, from Gd each Cups, Moustache, from Is Cribbage Boards, from Is Cardß.Xmas, a largo assortment, from Id '■ ! ' Cards, Birthday, from Id Dress Kings, Ladies', Gold, from 7s 6d Draft Boards, from Is ' ■ Draft Men, from 1b set Dominoes, from Is Dressing Coses, from 3(ls Decanters, from 4s Dolls, in China, Wax, and Compo., from Sfl Dolls, Houses and Dolls' Furniture Dusters, Feather and Foxtail, from Is Eau db Cologne, from 2s Envolopes. from Id per packet Forks, Table, Electro Plated, 15s to 368 nerdot Forks, Dessert, 12s, 15s, 17s Gd, and 24s doz - Frames, Photo, in great variety, from 6d ' Fans, in Black and White, from Is Florida Water, Is Gd and 2s 6d Flower Pots, Fancy China, from Is Fork and Spoon, Salad, from Is Folders, from Is 6d Gents' Rings, Gold, from 5s Glove and Handkerchief Boxes, from 2s Gd' ■ ', ', Glycerine Soap, in cakes and bars Glass Jugs, from 2s Glass Dishes, Plain and Engraved, from Is Glass Shades, Fruit and Flower, from 4s Glass Candlesticks, from Is - Gloss and China Ornaments, an endless varietr Glasses, Specimen, from 6d ■» ww Hat Racks, from Is Holders, Match, from Is Hair Oil, Gd and is, Hair Brushes, from Is Hot Water Jugs, in Delf and Majolica, from 2s Hobby Horses, Is, Is Gd, and 2s Hand Mirrors, in Wood, Plush, China, from Is Instruments, Mathematical, from 2s Inkstands, from 2s Ink Bottles, from 6d Ink, from Id per bottle Jewel Cases, in Glass and Leather, from 2n fld Japanese Tea Pots, la, Is 6d, and 2s each Knives and Forks, Dessert, in case, from 42> Knife, Fork, and Spoon, from Is Knives, Table, 12s, 15s, 17s Gd, and upwards Kn yes. Dessert 12s, lk, 17a 6d, and &s doa Knives and Forks, 7s 6d and 10s doz. Knife and Fork, Carving, from 2s fld pair Knives and Scissors, Pocket, various, from 6d Knives, Bread, from is Lockets, Abyssinian Gold, from 2s 6d SS Lockets, Silverine, from Is Letter Clips, h&ad, from Is Lantern?, Chinese, from Is Lockets, Gold, from 10s Lockets. Silver, from js 6d Ladies' Companions, from Is Limp Juice and Glycerine for Hair, M, Is, Is 6d Ladies Bags, a great variety ;5 W: Lavender water, from Is . Lustres, from 4s Gd per pair Moist Colour Boxes, from Is 6d Maori Kite in largo varioty, from 2s 6d Metallic Hair Brushes, from 2s Gd Mats, Table, from 2s set Moss Baskets, China, from 2s Gd Magic Lanterns, from 2s Gd Measures, Tape, from 3d Mugs, Children's, from 3d each Mats, Splash, from Is NOVELTIES ALWAYS BEING RECEIVED. Nkokiets, Gilt, from 2s 6d Necklets, Silvcrino, from 2s 6d / '&J9KH Necklets, Pearl, 1,2, and 3-row Necklets, Black, Is, Is Ed, and 2a Necklets, Bead, from Sd Noah'a Arks, from 3d Necklets, Gold, from 20s Necklets, Silver, from 12s 6d • l Nail Brushes. 6d, Is, 1b 6d, 2s, ana 2s 6d each ; ■"''■ Opera and Field Glasses, from 10s Oleographs, from 3d each Ornaments, Fancy Gum, from 2a '." 9 Pendants, from Is Portmanteaux, from 15s Pictures, Framed, from 1b Paper, from 6d por packet of 5 quires I ■ X Pens, Stylograpluo, from Is 6d Paper Weights, in Metal and Glass, from M Pcnc.Ua, Lead, from 6d per dozen Perambulators, from los Gd , V Pendants, Gold, from 7s 6d 'MM Purses, from Is, in Leathor Pureos, Sealskin, from 6s Pockot Books, Metallic, from Od Pocket Mirrors, from Is Pencils, Ink, 6d, 9d, Is hud Is6d Picssq and Lubin's Scents, a variety, from 2» Maques and Ornaments, Terra Cotta, from 1b - P<tfe Horses, 6s 6d, 7a 6d, and 10s Reading Glasses, from Is Rings, Silver, from 2s ; ' • • •' -;;' Rug Straps, in Leather and Web, 2a fid ■ "" Rocking Horses, 30s, 45s each " Rings, Gilt, Gents', from 1b 6d Razors, from Is Razor Strops, from Is • ■" Ropes, Skipping, from 6d Racks, Stationery, from Is 6d ' |S Rings, Gilt. Ladies', from 2s 6d Rings and Keepers, 9 and 18 et Gold, from Ts 6d SPLENDID 'XMAS PRESENTS. Scarf Rings, from is Studs, Pearl Sots, from Is 6d %)j Studß, Gilt Sets, from Is ,■ v . Studs, Gold Plated, from Is * 1 Sugar and Milk, Glass, from Is , Stands, Card, from 2s 6d Stands, Banerctto, from 10s Spadoe, Toy, in Wood and Iron, from 6a Stioks, Walking, from la Screens, Stove, from 2b each Soap, to Fanoy Boxes (3 cakes), Is box Soap, Assorted Cakes, 3d each ■\..*t'«K Scents, assorted makers, from la Scent Cases, from 7g Od. Swings, 3s fid eaoh Swing Mirrors, from 6s 6d Screeia.Hand, from la 6d Stands. Flower, from la Stone, Green Sota, from SOs Studs and Solitares. Gold, from 12s 6d Spoons, Dessert, 12s, 15s, 17s Gd, and 21s doz. Spoons, Tea, 4s 6d, 6s, 9s, 12s, and ISs facrapa, Relief, in great varioty, 3d per sheet , THE GREAT PLACE TO SELECT A •■ PRESENT. Time Pioces, Nickel, from 7s Gd ' ;' Tune Pieces, Alarm, Nickel, from 12s 6d ' *'■■ Time Pioces, Wood, 39 hours, from 5s Gd ■■ '-■ Time Pieces, Strike, Gothic, 8 day, 25s to 80s , limo Pieces, Octagon, Drop, Timo, 30s Time Pieces, Octagon, Drop, Strike, 35s Time Pieces, Octapon, Drop, Strike and Date, Ms Tea Pots, Britannia Metal, from 4s Toast Rackß, from 5s Tea and Coffee Sets, Electro Plated, from 30s Tooth Brushes, from 6d Tricopherous, Is ToT.et aseWm £ST *"* $ Tea Sots complete for 12 persons, from 17s W Toys, a largo assortment, from 3d , Toy Books, Children's, Cloth and Paper, from Id * Trays, Japanese, from Is Thermometers, from Is rrays, from 6d Thimbles, in Silver, Plated, and Steel, from 2d Toys, Mechanical, all prices Views of Auckland, 2s Views of Ohrlstehurch and Dunodin, 2s 6d Views Of Wellington, Is 6d Violet Powder, 6d packet Vases of all descriptions, from 6d, WARRANTED GOLD AND SI&VER JEWELLERY. J^okk Box tad Writing Desk combined, 40b Watch Stands, from is « atehes, Silver English Levers, from £410s .Jra^C3' g'l^r, Hunting, Waltham, from 7«8 VVatohes, Silver Hunting, Horizontal, £1 10b patches, Gold, Ladies' and Gents', from J3210* fVatehes, Waterbmy, for Boys, 25s » allpta, Iron, fromls to 25s Writing Desks^from 5s ■ Cases, from 2s IVork Boxes, from Is (3d yVprk Box Fittings, in Poarl. from ds 6d - Sponge Baskets, Is and is 6d J r atef Bottlesland Glass, Is and Is Cd ft atch Keys, from 3d , •',.■■' patches, Nickel Silver, from £.1 jVatchoa, Gold Cased Waltham, £7 Watches, Allumlnium Gold, from 35s NOTE THE ADDRESS 3OODSON'S LONDON ARCADfi» Qu.eon.st., Auckland; High-st, Christchurclif London Office, St. Mary Axe.