CHRISTCHURCH COMMER CIAL MORALITY.

Slander Action for £SOOO.

(BY TKLEaRAFH.—OWN CORRESPONDENT,)

CHRISTCHURCH, this day Considerable interest is manifested by the public in the case, J. M. Paxton v. G. G. Stead, heard yesterday at nisi prius. The plaintiff claims £5000 damages ior slander. The declaration sets forth that the plaintiff was a grain and produce mer chant of the firm of Roberts, Paxton and Co,, carrying on business in Christchiuch, and was formerly a clerk in the employ of the defendant, who, at the time of the committal of the alleged grievance,' was a member of the firm of Royse, Stead and Co., grain merchants; that about the Ist May, 1882, the defendant tried to bring about a - dissolution of partnership between the plaintiff and his partner, and to injure tho plaintiff in his business, and made to Roberts the following statcmeut: "What will you think of Paxton when I tell you that duiiog the month of February last, after he had left my dmploy and had been paid bis salary, he was seen on several occasions, about five or tix. o'clock ia the morning, to enter my office, op:n my safe, and take out my books to supply himself with information as to my busines?. The police reported it to me. He took the keys when he left, and he has never been asked ior them, and has them still ; but I have since had the lock 3 altered." Ttiat tbe defen dant stated that the object of the plaintiff was to acquire a dishonest advantage over him. Tho defendant's plea dr-nted all the plaintiffs allegations. The evidence for the plaintiff went to show that he was in the employ ef the defendant at a salary ef £600 a year, tho engagement to be for threo years, at an increase in tha following year to £700. During this time the New Zealand Grain Agency started, and Mr Stead was appoieted managing diicctor. He negotiated with Mr Paxton to keep him on, but the latter declined and loft his employ, and subsequently went into partntr.hip with Geo. Roberts, and oarried on businsss as grain merchant. About two months after, the plaintiff, while conversing with his partners about the claim which he considered he had against Roy*e, Stead and Co, for salary, mentioned a transaction which took place between JUoberts aid defendant's firm in 1881, while he (pl.intift) was in thsir employ, and which was as follows :—Twelve months before gaing inte partnership with Paxton, Roberto e»trusted defendant with a cargo ot wheat, which he (Roberts) was adrited was placed at 43s Gd with a Liverpool purchaser, Paxton pro duced a copy of account of sales, which showed that Stead had actually realised 45i, and thus made a profit over and above Ms commission, the actual, amoant never being mentioned to Roberta Roberts taw Stoad on the matter, and alter an amicable settlement and when Rebeits was leaving the office, Stead made the at»t-> ---mint which is contained in the declara tion, Roberts asked who was defendant's Informant, and defendant replied "The police." Roberts discovered that such was not the case, and told Stoad so. Stead then told him that Paxton had been seen byaLytteltanman to enter the office, and ha produced letters in suppert of his ktate ment, the one from the real infoimant having the signature turned down ; ana he (Roberts) never knew tbe man* nume. After tho interview, the matter was re duced to writing, and Roberts never spake to Stead again respecting it, Paxton pro duced to Roberts the copy of a letter frem Royso to Stead referring to the salary of Paxton. Ia answer te Roberts's question, Paxton emphatically denied, as he always did in the witaesa box ever oateiini the defendant's offioo at the time mentioned, and when bo left his employ and had re ceived his cheque, he handed the keys t-> Mr Cooke, the defendant's accountaat. Stead, at an interview with Roberts, aaid ho had never asked whether raxton gave up the keya, and that he would do so and get the locks altered, The latter of which he did.

For the defence, G. G. Stead state.! : I was partner in the firm of Hoyse, Stead, and Co. Paxton loft my employ on 3»t January. I saw Mr Roberto at tho cod of April. He came to me with refeicnce to a transaction ho had with my firm 12 mouth* previously. At that interview he rofeirod to;a grain transaction. He told me he hid learned from Paxton that a cargo of grain had realised a higher price than hud be.n ■ accounted for by ttoyse, Stead, and Co. I at ooco told him that he was quito correct as regards tbe cargo in 'question, and hew it had ultimately realised a higicr prioe tban what had baen accounted for ro him ; but I said, "You havo evidently had cer tain details suppressed by your informant, which, when they are giren to you, will, 1 think, satistactorily explain the trans action," I- naturally felt vexed at the wrong improoslan which had been convoyod to Roberts, and at once, on the spur of the moment, said, "I am so satisfied that tbe explanation will be sufficient, that without further ado I will ring for the book*, and show you the transaction, and leave it to yourself to decide, tooling quite certain tbat you will agree with my treatment of the transaction," I Bhowed Roberts the cables, and pointed out that they referred to a cargo of wheat for which I bad received an order at 43s 6d, and I showed Roberts a copy of my letter to him, stating what amount of cargo was placed. I then re ferred to the custom of certain grain brokers and merchants in England with respect to this class of business, and polnt-d out that when, tbey had agreed with tie solUrs to give them a certain price without disclosing tho name of the principal pnr cbaser, they took »11 the respon»ibility en their shoulder, the buyers withdrawing from the transaction. I pointed out that the market had changed after the time that I bad agreed to a price with him, a»d that, I presumed, was the reason wby the person in Liverpool to whom I generally sold had backed out of the bargain, and tbat I bad accepted the responsibility, I told Mm be would soe about a month after tbis tbat (he wheat market bad risen, aud I had an op portunity of placing a cargo at a price that left me a further profit on the transaction A price further than my commission, which was in this instance 2 per cent, of the value of cargo, was abont £10,000. I a«ked him if the course of the market had continued downwards, and I had been ultimatfly compelled to sell at a loss, whether he would have expected to have been called upon to make up such a loss. He said, " Undoubtedly not; I agreod with you as to the price I would acoept for my wheat, therefore, if you bad suffered any loss you would have to put up with it. Had you told me at tho time I should bavo made no objection, but as you did not tell me, hod you sold at loss you must bave borne it," Roberta referred to the clolm of Paxton for salary, and said that whllo he was conv*r slog about salary, Paxton spoke of this transaction. Mr Roberts having examined his press copy-book and code*, said, " 1 did not think it would have been capab'e of such an explanation. I admit frankly to you that I could not see how you wero going to explain this matter as you have done. At' the. same time I feel perfectly convinced that as a matter of dry law I am entitled to the difference " I left It to himself and said, " I am much surprised at tho view you hare taken of lt," I then commented on Paxton having put the transaction in the light he had done, and said that I thought it was a contemptible thing to endeavour to put me in the Wrong after bo had been in my confidential employ fcr somo seven, years merely because he had a difference about an alleged claim for salary. A day or two afterwards I wrote a note to Mr Roberts, asking him to call upon me again, as I had other cables that I had not thought of at the interview, which bore upon the subject. He called, and said on my showing him those cables, "Oh it is no use going over the ground again; we have agreed to a certain] course, and lam satisfied with.kihat you havo shown; but as they do not alter my claim its no use repeating the dicussion" I said, ,'.'l. can tell you in confidence something 1 have heard about Paxton which does not suprise me now you tell me how meanly he can act." Roberts said "What is it?" I said " I have been told that in the month of February last a cer tain person had seen Paxton enter into the office df the Grain Agency Company {old office of Rojse, Stead and Co,) between 5 and 6 o'clock in the morning." He asked rae what he conld want there, I said " I do not know without he wishes to get further information about the business." He then asked me had be the keys, or whether he had given them up when he left my employ. I said I never theught of ask ing whether he had given up the keys, but that I should do so,' He then asked me vory quietly who saw him; enter, Feeling this to be ai difficult question to parry,' without revealing the source of my in formation, I said, on the spur of" the moment, "A policeman." Stead said the name of his informant was Carder, and in cross-examination deposed : I concealed the name of my informant, because Mr Roberts questioned me in so Inquisitorial a manner that it occurred to me It would be better not to disclose tbe name, I tako,

your Honor, that one does not always give up the name 0! tbe informant. That was wy reaeon—only because I thought It Avas not usual. If I choose, I think I need not give up the name of in formant if the information was detrimental to a third party. I have no recollection of saying tbat my informant considered a £5 note, Ihavoeaid "No," because my in f^rmant was a needy man. The second time I withheld the man's name was when Roberts talked about law and I tuld him it would be better for me to go to law tban j him. 1 don't think 1 ever spoke to Carder /before Carder's iofermation was conveyed through a third party. I never said "the police told me;" I said "a policeman saw him." Ado her witness, Wr C. W. Turner, was cilled to give evidence in regard to a tran saction with Royse, Stead and Co., which plaintiff had alluded to aa " another fraud,' but Hi 3 Honor ruled the evidence to be inadmissible. The Jury returned a verdict for the plaintiff for £100 damages and costs, .

HARBOUR BOARD.

Yesterday Concluded.

Wobks and Endowment Committee. —'Ihe minutes of this committee recom. mended :-(l) Sugar lefinery : That the plana of jetty and whatf submitted by Mr Filth be approved of, and recommended to the Governmont for, an order-ia-council, subject to the Engineer's recommendation, (2) Sailors' Home Reserve : That the lease of the Sailors' Home Reserve be sold by public auction (when required) for a term of 50 years, at a reatal tf 10s yer annam, for the first 21 yean, and 15s per annum for the remainder of tbe term, sabject to the condition that a Sailars's Hem* shall ba erected on the reserve within three years from the date ot lease, and that three trustees be nominated by the Board, in whom the land shall be vested, (3) that the Board be racammended it promote a bill in conjunction with aey other bnsi ness requiring legislation to enable the Board to vote the aim of £500 towards the funds for electing a Sailers' Mom». (4) Tbat tbe Geaeral Government be requested to vote the aum af £500 for a like purpose. (5) That applications from lads aver 15 years and not under 18 years willing ta become cadets to the Board, be received til February 6th. Salary to be aa follows:— Ist year, £35 per annum; 2nd year, £45 per annum; 3rd year, £65 per annum. (6) That the plaas and specifications lor Pen* sonby wharf be adopted, and that tenders be called fer the work. (7) That a shed be erected on the tutor end of the eaateru tea, Queen-street wharf, about 110 feet long, to cover the tee with tho exoeption of four feet on either sido, and ten feetea eastern end, aad tbat plans and spsclticatlans for the same be prepared (8) That in view of the Engineer s report, tbat permanent repairs to the Worth Share Ferry tee of the Qaeen-itreet Wharf are not practicable, tbo Engineer be recom meaded to cause such temporary repairs to be made aa may be required frem time to tine The Committee also recommend that notice be given to the lessee of the shod D to terminate existing lease in order to relieve tbe traffic on the tee in qioatioa, (9) That the matter of the wit ot ie junc tion re remaval of sandstone from St. Bornabas's Poiat having been com kidercd, it was racomuanded tbat the chairman be requested to instruct the (solicitors af tbo Board to disclaim all responsibili y in regard to Mr Barker's action, so far aa the Baard is coacernod. In speaking to the cLmse relating to the sailor's hone, Mr Lamb said a goatlenan waa willing to erect the necessary retaining walla, while he believed thwe was suffi cient philanthropy amoigit our architects to induce them to draw tbe necessary plane free of charge, the compiler ef the beat plan to have the erection of the building.— Mr Thoaspaon suggested that one of the truktete should be elected by the sub scriber', while Mr Boardman thought if they erected a Sailers Home it ahoefd not be on a fifty years lease, bat In perpetuity. The three clauses were eventually referred back to the Committee in order that the suggestions might receive consideration. The other clauses wore adopted. Financ* Commiitee.—This committee recommendad:-(l) That in future all goods be procured by order of the beads of departments. (2) That allotment 52 (originally reserved) be the Bite for the Board officw, aud that as much as may be necessary to allow Quay-street to be wideaod to 100 feet be taken eff the Quay sheet frontage of each allotment. (3) That upon allowing Quay-slreat k> be wideaed, to 100 ft, tho balaace of allotment Ne, 51, Queen-at?eei, be sold by auction for a term of 50 years, subject to the provisions of ihe Harbours Act.—Adopted,

Pilot Committee. — Thi« committeesab mitted regulations for the pilot servioe, which were adopted. It was also agreed oa the recommendation of the committee— (1) That tbe salary for pilot be at the rate ot £150 per annum, without house accom modation, or £225 whan the houie is erected. That applications for the position be iuvited, (2) That applications for the appointment of master for pilot schooner be invited, the talmy to bo at the rate of £180 per annum (3) That cottage Abe removed, a nev o-ittage erected, and that crews bouses and feaoes bo repaired in a thoroughly efficient manner.

PKOPC6BD Hakboub Wokks.—Dr. Campbell moved tae fallowing resolution deferred from last meeting:—"That in view of (he large outlay wbich the En gineer's design ef future harbour works will entail, it ls the opinion of this Board that the plan of the proposed permaiont works, together wi'h the fullest information with rerpect to the harbour, should be forthwith transmitted to Ksgland for submiaeion to tbe beit engineering authoiity for endorsa tion or amendm*nt, as the case may be."~ A lengthy discussion took place on the motion, which was eventually adjourned until alter the consideration of ihe En gineer's report. . .:

ASPHALTING THB WHARF.— Mr J. Lamb moved:—" That it is de«irable!or the pre rervation of tbe Queen-street wharf that the tame should be covered with oithet asphalt or concrete; that alternative ten ders be called for.the ; work; tenderers te also state the price at which they will maintain either asphalt er concrete for a term of three years from the completion of the werk."—After some discussion, IMr Waddell suggost-d that tho motion be referred to the Works and Endowment* Committer, to whom the Enciaeor should report as to soundness ef the docking under the present asphalting, &c, and repott generally on oost.—This was adopted by the mover, and agreed to. New Board Officb.—Mr D. H. McKenzie moved, "That now the site for Harbour Board offices has been agreed on, detigns, specification*, and estimates for said offices be invited, .the cost not to exceed £6,000 5 and a premium of £50 be paid fer the oae chosen, the deiign, &0,, to become tho property of the Beard." Mr Mays seconded.—An amendment by Mr Boardman, referring the matter to tho Works Committee was adopted, and the meeting terminated,

SCHOOL COMMITTEE ELEC TIONS.

Otahuhu,

AT the annual meeting of the householders last night, about. 100 attended, Mr S. Luke was voted to the chair, who defined tho term "householder," and ths boun daries of the school district. " Mr John Gordon read the annual report, which showed that great improvements had been made in the attendance of the children from previous years, and the devoted atten tion of Mr Blandford, the head muster, which met with «warm applause. Mr Dixon and Mr Efothem drew the attention of the new committee to the length of the Christmas holidays, which they considered were too long, and Mr Wills drew a pathetic picture of Bchool children running about with tears in tbeir eyes, begging that the school might be re-opened. The balance sheet shewed for the year:—Balance' in hand and grants, £48 it 3d; expenditure, £37 18" 3d ; balance iv hand, £10 6s. The following gentlemen were then nominated for the new committee, the first seven being elected :—W. B. Wills, 89; John GordoD, J.P., 85; Thomas King, 62; C. H. Bowden, 51 ; W. S. Day, 38; John Fairbutn, 34; Thomas Brown, 17; Thomas 1 Slringar, 16; Henry Scurrab, 14. A vota of thanks to the Chairman, Mr S. Luke, and to the scrutineers, Messrs' J. B. Hay I and John Bieen was carried with applause.

Onehunga.

The annual meeting pf householders was held in the school-room last night, the Rev E. Mulgan presided. The secretary and treasurer, Mr P. Clark, read there port, which showed that the average attend ance for the last quarter wai—boys, 126. girls, 128 ; for the last six months—boys' 119; girls, 120; for the last year—boys' 109; girls, 100; average number oa roll io. the year—boys, 173; girls, 167. Tb* average attoodimce (or last quarter in a

little above the attendance of 1881 hat* " ' the whole year it is 40 less than ft 1 - average attendance of the year befnr which reduced attendance is altributato' 7 to the late epidemic, scarlatina and a-easl Tbe Committee thinks it wonld be adv' able to have a few more counttv mcmi.' 3' In the Central Board of Education, bo rt!f' the difference in supplying the watitj, country and town hchuols would not be marked. For instance, you can all Bee a 0 unsightly appearanca of the outside of th' school for want of paint. Such wou'd !'! be allowed in any of the town sehonl neither outside nor inside. Eight schil went up for examination for scholarshin^ one of them secured a scholarship, m ?5! certificate of proficiency, and five aecw P s: 510 marks each, and one faied-onlv? writing. In the Standards txaminatim ■ the results were most sati.f d( .t„l Balance-sheet for 1882 :—Balance froralSfi' £l la 3d; from central boarj, fun- 3 dries, £2 3s; total, £63 4s 3d; c ]' ea ,'"' tchool, £23 7d; repjirs to school,' £(o-l?■ 2d; sundrie3, £9 2s Id; balance, flOrwiti v total, £53 4s 31. The following 'W holdets were elected : -lUv. E. M-n'»» Rev. Bruce, W. Bricrley, P. Clark n Hills, IS. Robb, and G. W. Waller T vo'e < f thanks to the chairman and i M 7 tary br. ughi the meeting to a close — r<J" Correspondent.] lUs

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Auctions. TO-MORROW. THE REMUERA YARDS. FOR SALE, at the Remuera Yards, To morrow (Thnrßday), January 25, 160 Head Well-fatted-Cattlo, from Waikato, Waiuku, and Wanganui 600 Fat Shoep and Lambs Dairy Cows and Store Cattlo Fat and Store Flga_ ALFRED BUCKLAND. , FRIDAY, JANUARY 26 '":; THE HAYMARKET, . |pOR SALE, at tho Haymarket, on Friday next, Q\ HANDSOME 'BUS, CAB, AND CARRIAGE HORSES UPSTANDING AND LADIES' HACKS AND COBS •";.'-• AND SEVERAL FAST AND CLEVERj FENCERS . WELL-MATCHED PAIRS DRAUGHTS Selected Spcoially lor the Auckland Markol In the Wanganui District. ALFRED BUOALAND.



FRIDAY, JANUARY 2G. THE HAYMARKET. LAND, THE PROPERY OF MR. GILMOUR. SITUATE AT WHANGAROA, COUNTY OF RAGLAN. MB, ILFRED BUCKLAND. HAS received instructions to sell, at the Haymarket, on Friday, January 26, at 12 o'clock; First-T OT 95, containing about 306 acres, XJ considerably Improved, Bltuate on the main road to Aotea, and join ing tho farm ocoupied by Mr Har sant, at an upset price of £700. BeOMd-WESTERN PORTION ot Allot- W ments 80 and 81, eastern half of Allotments 87 and 88, and Allot ments 17, 18, and 82, containing - about 700 aot es. All In one lot, at' --.'. an upset price of 10s per acre. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 6, mHE A NNUAL CjHEEP jtflAIR WIU bo hold at THE REMUERA YARDS, ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 6, Entries to be previous to Thursday. February 1, ALFRED BUCKLAND.' QOUNTRY CATTLE SALES. Papaiqra-Wednesday, January 31. - ALFRED BUCKLAND. .A... TUESDAYS. ;-:..: THE EAYMAR XE T. SALE OF WOOL, SHEEPSKINS HIDES AND TALLOW, eaoh Tnesday, at 12 o'olook. ALFRED BUCKLAND. Bi' TONES. K. C. CASE, B, D. TONKS . TO-MOBROVv. ■;; :'. At 12 o'clock,



EIGHT HOURS DEMONSTRATION, DOMAIN CRICKET GROUND, AISNIVJIRSARyIdAY, JANUARY 29, t B. TONKi Ss CO. HAVE received instructions to seU, on Thursday, 25th Inst., at 12 o'olook, TWO PUBLICANS' BOOTHS, RIGHT ttu '■ . Good Templars' Booth, Fruit Stalls, and Cards of tho Races for the Dsmonstra ■■ Won, in the Domain Cricket Ground, on Monday. Ihe 2»th (Anniversary Day). % TONKS. R. O, OAER. B, D. TONES *0-MORROft. VILLA RESIDENCE, £ONSONBY KOAD, Oppaslte Oorner to All Saints' Church. thb residence of thb late r. j. Delias. & tokks & oo.; HAVE received instructions to sell, by auotton, on THURSDAY, the 25th Inst,, at 12 o'olook (noon) at the Brunswick Mart— VILLA of MINE ROOMS, corner of Pen- i - sonby Road and Prospeot Terraoe, near AU Baintß' Church, replete with every ' convenience; water and gas laid on. Verandah front and Bide, Washhouse) Fowlhouse. and Outhouses, Fenced in with Iron rail on brick foundation taPon '- ~':. Sonby Road. Has a frontage to the main - road of 78 feet, by a deptn of 166 feet 1 ■ - Inohee to Prospeot Terrace. Commands a good view and is of easy access lo Town, "buses passing every quarter of an hour, .;. Also, Aixotmbnt, Prospeot Terrace, ol 140 feet, : adjoining the above property. Intending purchasers can view the Property any day except Saturday. B, TONKS ' E. O. CARS B. D. TONKS FRIDAY, JANUARY 26, AT THE RESIDENCE OF THE LATE JR. J. DELIAS, PONSONBY KOAD (near AU Saints' Church).



Handsome UPRIGHT GRAND PIANO, By Chickebing. ' - FIRST-CLASS VIOLIN. GUITAR, MUSIC STAND, CLASSICAL MUSIC FOR VIOLIN AND PIANO. DRAWING-ROOM SUITE in Crimson, EMBROIDERED SILK, CARPETS, CHEFFOBIER, WARDROBE, BED STEADS, DINNER SERVICE, CROCKERY AND GLASSWARE, ;'. PLATEDWARE, SILVER, &a, «c,» , &ft &o. / '"}'■ B. TONKS & CO. HAVE received 'instructions to sell by auction, on the premises, Ponsonby Road, On Friday, tho 26th Inst., at .11 o'olook, THB ABOVE SUBSTANTIAL AND ELE "GANT FORNITURE, &C. * Speolal attention Is requested to the Piano (by Chlokoring). lt being a magnificent instrument, also to the Violin. ■ ' B, TONES. It. 0. CARE, B, D, TONES wednesday, february 21. /%a acres, avondale town -"; ship. ADJOINING RAILWAY STATION, FkOSTINO '■■ y • y : y on Nbv/ North Road, THB; PROPERTY Off H.WALTON. ESQ, NOW SUBDIVIDED, A And will bo offered ■R POSITIVE SALE ON THE ABOVE 1 ; B, TONKS & DO. ■> .



amotion?, I w. B. oocniusn,l i^MSS DAOBB TO-MOEROW. COMFORTABLE FAMILY REfel • DENCE. ' GRAF'iON ROAD, THE Subscribers have received instruc tions to soil at then- Itoome, Fort-atroot, on Thursday, 25th instant, at 13 o'olook. ALLOTMENT 11 See 18, Suburbs of Auck land, containing 1 rood and 15 perones, having a frontage to Orel ton-road cf 68 feet by a deptu of 253 feet, with a large frontage to the Domain, together with tho &rgo FAMILY RESIDENCE erected thorcon, containing 11 Booms, Outbuildiagß.&c. now In the oooopatlon Ot S. B. Bias, Etc For furthor particulars apply to SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. ____ «-, 8. COCHRANE JAB. DACKH TO-MORROW, BUILDING SITeTjoHN-STRK&T, PONSONBY. raiHE subscribers will sell at their Rooms, .£ Fort-atro:t, ou Thursday, 25th Inst,, at 12 °° Allotment No. sa, 3»otion 22. having a front ogo o£ 10 ftet by 110 tort doop. All levol and a good DniWioK Site, Terms Easy. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Anoiloncorg, W. 8, COOHKANIf] WAS, DACK» TO-MORROW. BY OItDEB OI? THK MOKTOAOEE, BUILDING ALLOTMENT, PON SONBY. THE subscribers will sell at their Rooms, Fort-Btreet, on 1 horsday, 25th Inatant, at 12 o'olook, Allotment 03 of KiiMivißlon of Lot 21. Seo lion 8, Suburbs of Auokland, having a frontage or S3 foot to Prosueot Terraoo, by 100 feet Soep, with chimney now stendmsr. Thlstfa a desirable BulldlnglSlte, lt has a good well of water, and Is situate olose to the Pon sonby HaU. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. W. B. COCHRANE JAS. DACRB ■ TUESDAY, JANUARY 30. BY ORDER OF THE GOVERNOBS, AUCKLAND COLLEGE AND GRAMMAR SCHOOL, BUILDINGS IN CHAPEL ; STREET FOR REMOVAL. THE Subscribers will sell at their Rooms, Fort-street, on Tuesday, SOth instant, at 11 o'olook, Tho Wholo o£ tho Buildings now orectod on . Part Lots 14, 15, 18, 17, and 18, Section 22, fronting Cbapol-stroot, consisting of , 13 Dwolling Houses 1 Shop 1 Sohool 4-j 1 Stable To be Removed within 14 DAYS, SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. W, S, OOCHEANB.] IJAMES DACBE MONDAY, FEBRUARY 12. THE FREEHOLD OF SIX LARGE ALLOTMENTS AND FOUR COMFORTABLE DWELLING HOUSES. CONQUEST PLACE, PARNELL. THE subscribers have received instruc tions from tbe Roy. R. Burrows, Ajent for tho Church Mltelonary Society, to sell by publlo auction, at the Land Mart. Fort-street, on Monday, Februiry 12th, at 12 o'olock, That Valuable Blook of FREEHOLD PRO PERTY, situate In Conqueßt Placo, Parnell, opposite the St. Stophen's Estate, and adjoining Mr Barton Ireland's, subdivided aa follow* :— Lotl—l26 feet frontage to Conquest Plaoo, by 181 feet deep (1 roods 8 perches), with tbe oomfortable Family Residence thereon, as occupied by Mr Corbett. Lot 3—ll feet frontage to Conquert Place, •with Dwelling house thereon, now In tho occupation ot Mr D'Aroy Twine. « Lotl—The Hou3e occupied by Mr Bedford, with 66 feet frontage to Conquest Piaoe. Lot s—Large Allotment, 15 feet frontage to Conqueßt Place; oontainsone rood seven pCTdsoo,-. - — '— Lot 6-Comfortable Cottsge, occupied by Mr Morgan, with Allotment 85 ft. frontase. Lot B—Large A)losment, coatainlag 2 aores 3 roods 25 poroho?, with entrance from Cor quest Piaoe. N,B,— Intending Purchasers are invltod to In spect the property. Plans are now ready, aad can be obtained at the offices ot SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers,



THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 8, SHEEP FAIR. Tbo nndersigned will hold their FIRST ANNUAL. .SHBEP FAIR ON THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 8. Intending vendors will forward entries not later than tho Tuesday previous, the 6th. HUNTER & NOL AN. JANUARY 24, % AT 12 O'CLOCK NOON. TTAMILTO-pJ" TO CAPITALisTS~AND HOTEL KEEPERS. COMMERCIAL HOTEL, HAMILTON, rriHE undersigned has received instruc- JL tions from Messrs Hally Brothers, who are .dissolving partnership, to tell by pnbllo anotlon, on the premises. Portion of Lot 98, Borough of Hamilton, con talnlng half an acre, having a frontage ot 177 feet to Vlotorla-street, and (122 feet to Colllng wood-street, on which Is erected that well known Hotel the Commercial, which for accom modation and design ls not to be surpassed In the North Island. Tho BUILDING has eighty fort in Vlotorla- Btroet and Bixty-four feet to CoUlngwood street, and only a few chairs from the Hamilton Station of the' Auckland and Thames Rallw»y, and within one minutes walk of the Bank and Telegraph Station; the Police and District Court* being on the adlolning 6ectlon. The Building was de signed and erected voder tha superintendence of Mr Mahoney, Architect, Auckland, and 1b pronounoed by the travelling pnbllo to ba one of the most oommodlonflHotels InNew Zealand, It has two Private Entrances: Dining Room, with folding doors. 16 x 20; 1 Sitting Rooms, oaoh 14 s 12; Bar, 20 x 18, handsomely fitted up; Cellar, dry in all weathers and lofty, 20 x 18j Commercial and Sample Room, 15 xll; Billiard Room, 26x20. UPSTAIRS. —21 Bed-rooms: Bath-room, W.C.. PlttinK-roomiHx 14; Drawing-room, 20 Xl 6; also. Water Tank, containing 6CO gnUons DETACHED KITCHEN, 23 x 13: Htableß, 20 x 42,11 ttall and four loose boxes: Carriage-shod, 42 x 12, togetner with a never-f ailing supply Of water, ». .-■.'•■ Also, The F URNITURm of the aho. o. No expense having boon spared by the Pro prietors every article is of tho best. Billiard Tablo by Alcock, with furniture com plete. Afto which THE COACHING PLANT, viz.: 1 Double-seated Waggor.,l Doublo-seated Bngpry, Sinclo Buggy, 'Bus, Spring Cart, 7 horses, Doublo and Single Harness. Tho whole o£ the Property enclosed with a gal vanised iron fence. > N.8.-Should tho purohaser of the freehold wish, the option will bo given of taking tho Furnituro and Coaching Plant at a valuation, "The Auctioneer has every confidence in re commending the above property to parties in seaoh of a valnablo investment, being eituatcd in tho centre township of Waikato, ar>d on the direct routo to tho great sanatorium ("Tho Lakes ") of tbe world; it is also tho favourite re sort of tho tourist and private families, as well as tho commercial public. TERMS! Two-thirds of tbo purchase money Of the freehold can remain on mortgage, for three or flvo years, at 8 por cent. JOHN KHOX, Auctioneer, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 14. EXTENSION OF TIME. STIRLINGWORTH, HIKUTAIA LAND SALE. FARMS FROM FIVE TO SIX HUNDRED ACRES. WiU bo hold atJGR AHAMSTOWN, THAMES, On WEDNESDAY, February 14, 1 Instead of January 23, as previously announced Lithographs to be had on application to the Auctioneers. T. W. HICKSON & CO., G.N.L.A., AUCKLAND.



—MM 1 ' —' —— »- Government Land Sales. ■ ■■,»■'. I 1 * '" -J-"""""''' ' ' M"*'"" W EW ZEALAND, SALE OF LEASBs"oTsiXTY RUNS IN OTAGO. General Crown Lands Offlce, Wellington, 18th January, 1883. Sixty Runs, oomprlilng an area of 1453,180 acres of Crown umds, well grassed and watorod. and oaßy ol aooess by roads, will be otlorod for Loase by Public Auction, on TJiBS. DAY. the 27th February, 18S3, at Watsons Long-room, DanedlD. ' The Runs average an area of 24.219 aores. 86 Rons are under tola average, the lowest being 300 aores; and 21 Runs are above the average, the highest being 71,710 aores. Tho upset rentals average nearly 2}d an acre, ranging trom 5d to less than Id per aore. Tho tenure ranges from nve to twenty-one years, Dotalls ofjoaoh Run, and Lithograph Maps, can bo seen at any Land Office; and Posters, giving full particulars of the Run?, aro exhi bited at all the Railway Stations and Poet Offloes throughout tho Colony. WM. ROLLESTON, Minister of Lands. N.B.— Immoilately after tbe Sale of tbe above Runs, about BO.OfiO aei-sb will be offered In sec tions of from 600 to 5,000 aoros on l'uatoral De ferred Payments, at upsat prioe of fll por aore •pUBLIC NOTIFICATION. RURAL LANDS TORE OPEN FOR SELEC TION. LIND DISTRIOT OB1 AUCKLAND. Crown Lands Offloe. Auokland, Dooombor 29,1882. I hereby notify that tho Rural Lands men tioned in tho Sohodulo horoundor will bo open for Selection on THURSDAY, tho let day ot February, 1883. D. A. TOLE, Commissioner o£ Qro-wn Landf}. SCHEDULE. COOK COUNTY. PATUTiHI BLOCK. Patutadi Suuvev Distriot. Scotlon. Area. Prlco, a. b. r. & a. d. 101 1,005 0 0 502 10 0 113 100 0 Q 200 0 0 111 GOO 0 0 300 0 0 115 1,000 0 0 500 0 0 11U OSS 0 0 -101 0 0 110 1)1)8 0 0 718 10 0 122 338 0 0 100 0 0 123 65S 8 0 279 7 G 123A 3110 0 0 29410 0 121 1,003 0 0 797 5 0 125 218 0 0 103 10 0 Block V, 1 729 0 0 301 10 0 2 " 038 2 0 160 5 0 3 1,306 32S 653 10 0 S 1)39 2 0 109 15 0



6 SCO 0 0 130 0 0 These lands are i Ituated about 15 mllea from CUsborno, on the formed main road to Wairoa, aad on that leading to the Hangaroa village Bite. Tuo aurfaoe soil la light, resting on marl. The country is a good deal broken, but with small flats on most of tho tootlons. Tho vegetation consists of fern, tutu, and flax, and a little grass, with patches of mixed bash In the gullies. WAIMATA BLOCK. WAIMATA SURVEX DISTRICT. Bloolf. Soo. Area. Price. a. it. ft £ b. d, XI, 1 ISO 1 0 190 6 0 VII. S GiO 2 12 609 12 8 8 311 2 0 811 10 0 10 311 0 0 311 0 0 Yin. 12 312 0 0 231 0 0 IV. 11 200 0 0 200 0 0 vii. 17 551 n o m 5 o • 18 1,079 0 20 535 1 S 19 661 0 0 415 0 0 IV. 20 886 0 0 433 0 0 21 JBO 0 0 3»0 0 0 WAIHAU AND WH AKAONGAONGA BLOCKS. PATOTAHI SORVaV DiaTIiIC». Blook. Sec Ares, £ Ii 0&', I . a. it. p. c. a a xni. 11 un o o mew o XIV. lJ \Xfo l\ 1301 0 0 1075 B 0 (Hangaroa Survey Dlstriot). HANGABOA SUBVMf DISTBIOT. Blook. Sec. Area. Unset prloo. A. B. P. £ ». d. 5l 302200 135350 X. 20 50 2 21 60 12 8 25 110 0 0 106 0 0 27 61 2 7 80 13 8 28 123 3 82 151 18 0 XI, 30 128 080 Ul i 3 82 97 0 7 K-9 3 B 36 179 033 201 12 3 38 193 0 20 193 2 6 39 121 2 20 121 12 0 XIV. 23 SHOI 059 6 0 24 2(0 126 260 8 3 25 199 0 0 119 5 0 XV, 1 Jl 123 62 1 9 2 82 329 19 8 0 3 SB 1 37 61 11 6 4 30 1 16 45 10 6 5 21 1 7 81 18 9 6 40 3 10 61 4 fl 7 31 2 26 53 0 0 O 87-'O-IB- 80 0 4 XV. 11 19 035 21 12 6 12 32 S SB 37 2 0 13 26 3 0 83 8 0 15 23 1 8 29 2 B IB 91 031 114 0 0 18 26 0 3 32 10 8 82 233 236 233 14 B 31 177 1 6 221 11 S 40 812 0 0 . 106 0 0 11 478 0 0 358 10 0 42 532 0 0 268 0 0 XVI. 43 722 0 0 161 0 0 44 139 2 23 12 3 9 15 295 2 S3 184 10 4 46 189 0 27 118 4 6 47 812 0 0 203 0 0 48 526 0 0 131 10 0 Description of Li nds in Waihau and WHAKArNGAOBOA Bwcks.—These lands Bro situated on tne formed road from Glßborno to Wairoa, the village ot Tiniroto being aboit 21 miles Bonth-west ftom Glsoorne. Tho emsllor sections, nnder 200 aores. are agricultural, the others agricultural and pscnoral.^wMiatlßß ot broken ranges, covered with fern and tutu, with a little grass. Patohcs of bush exlat ia most of the 'gullies, the timber being mixed, but with some t«tsra and rimu. The toll ls light, resting on marl and sandßtone. DKtCRIPTION OF LANDS IN THB WAIMATA BLOCK—These lands are 18 miles north of Gis borne by a formod road, The general nature of the surface is broken, hut with numerous flste Bultablo for homestead and agricultural pur pose]. Tho vegetation is fern, tutu, and other sorub, with a good deal of grass in plaoes. The forest fonnd in moat of the gullies Ib mixed, but with some totara, matai, and other fenolng' umbers. The eoU Ib generally good..



WAIROA COUNTS'. T ABAMABAMA SOEVEX DISTRICT. Blook Bee, Area. Price. A. R- p. & b. d. V. 7 888 0 0 m 0 0 8 1862 0 0 881 0 0 IX. 3 1919 0 0 953 10 0 1 2060 2 4 1030 7 6 X. 1 472 2 19 536 7 D 2 461 0 26 230 11 6 3 532 2 32 266 7 ft Dbsobiption of LAND.-Bloe!c V.! Seotlon 8 7 and S, broken; soil light but fair, a little bnah for firewood In gullies, small flats along the river. Block IX.: Seotlons 3 and 4. broken, soil light, covered with high fern and tutu, well watfred. Blook X,: Section 1, undulating, boU light, well watered, covered wirh high fern and tutu; Beotlons 2 ana 3, undulating and flat, soil light, well watered, covered with hlgn fern, tutu, and graes. These lands are Bituate close to the road from Frasertown to Lake Walkara moana, and about ten miles distant from tho former. Tkrms of Sai,* - One-fonrth of purchase money to be paid at time of application, and the balanoe within one month thereafter, other wise the part of the purchase money paid by of deposit shall bo forfeited, and the contraot for the sale of the land Bhali heaceforward be null and void. . ' Crown Grant tee to be paid on completion Of purohase. Note.—Flans of all the above lands may be Been on application at thia offlce, at the Land Offloes, Tauranga and Gisborne,- and at all tho principal Land Offices in the Coiony. -DUBLIC NOTIFICATION. AUCKLAND LAND DISTRIOT. ■VILLAGE BETTLEMENT SECTIONS, FOR BULB', ON IMMEDIATE PAYMENTS. crown Lands Offlco, Auckland, Deoember 29,1882, I hereby notify that the Lands enumerated In the Schedulo horeunder will be open for applica tion on WEDNESDAY, tho 3lst.day of Janu- W'm D.A.fe, Commissioner of Crown Lands.:-. SCHEDULE.; SMALL FARM ALLOTMENTS!'-, COOK COUNTS'. SUBURBS OF rATUT-AHI. Section. Aroa. : Uptot price a, k. p. 8. s. d. 1 10 I) !i0 101 17 8 2 93 32 -,- 03 10 0 8 10 0 0 30fl 0 0 10 10 0 0 - - KO 0 0 32 ' 6 0 0 £0 0 0 33 5 0 0 50 0 0 34 5 0 0 60 0 0 35 4 2 19 48 3 9 33 0 0 0. 00 0. 0 39 4 317 - 48 11 3 . - 40 B 319 09 6 3 41 3 2 17 16 1 S 48 "7-.-l 28 74 5 0 . 49 • 8 2 4 85 5 0 60 7.1.58 74 5 0 51 8 2 i 85 6 0 62 4 3 10 48 2 6 53 4 020 41 5 0 51 8 2 4 85 5 0 65 6 2 0 65 7 fl 77 12 l 20 174 2 0 " • 78 9- 3 15 di 8 9 79 13 2 10 185 12 « 80 -13 137 13116 3 NoTFi-The lands enumerated above shall be sold lor cash immadlately on purohase. Tho rvrfoßß Btated in the sohedule shall be tbo prlcos tVwhlch tho lands sba'l be open foraprlloat'os. No pc-Bon shall ba allowed to acquire'more than one seotlon. If tharo rhould be more than oao application for any sootlon, the right to pur ohate the aamo shall be determined by lot amongst th* applioantß.^APPUqatlons will be received at the land Offloes. Auckland, Tan ranga, and Gisborne. v



Nom-Plansot all the above lands niw bo seen on application at this offloe, at the Land Offices, Tauranga. and Gisborne and at all tbo principal Land Offloes of rae colony.



Public JMotiooß. pHINA, pLASS & -pARTHENWARB EDWARD LEWIS AS DETEIIMINED TO SELINQUISH HIS RETAIL BUSINESS IN CUSTOM-HOUSB STREET IK Above Departments. THK STOOK. HAB JUST BEEN TAKEN AND THB SELLING OFF ) COMMENCES AT ONOE. Tho TRADE and EVERYONE should there fore avail Ihomselvoß of THIS GRAND OHAKCIC to supply themaolvos at Pridm Never beb'orb Known in Auckland. THE STOCK IS VERY EXTENSIVE, AND GOOD, AND WILL POSITIVELY BIC CLEARED. This Advertisement means exactly what it states. BBETT'S AUCKLAND ALMANAC, NOW ON SALE AY ALL THB BOOKSELLERS AND STATIONERS, PRIOEKONB SHILMNO, With Map of Waitemata Habboph*



\7'k' '<&kA7777i7777f v ?AA-7*!*iAi ""-^H F ° X ---r- S r A L R l Four-whoeled Doe Cart (nearly new) 1 Two-wheeled Dog Cart (nearly new) 1 Large L&dr's Phaeton 1 Joublo-Boatoa Buggy Wanted to Purchase, Doable-floated Hooded Buggy. OIL, UOLUUA, AAD QLABH MERCHANTS, *SS[ m FhoiLifpi gow. M A 87, QUKEN-BTSSniT, Auckland, N.H,', IMPORTBRH S» PAPBRHANBISfGB. Panel Decoration*. OLAM3—PflUshed, Bflvered, and Rough Fun English and continental Sheet. Photo. graphic, Glius Shades. WHITH LEAD. OOlonin, OU. VARNISKBB Brushes, Mixed Paints, Oareosl Antdeor, roslvs and Patent SUloata Paints, MOULDING 8-01'J, Stained. Veneered, tat Picture Frame and Rocm Decorations, Fancy Frames tor Cabinet and CD.V. Prcsuaas of every description in west variety Sokavs—Fhotoi and O&ourea. Albums for Photos, Scraps, &c„ &c., Ko, Oat-out or Overlay Mounts, aU stasj Gablsat and OD.V, Mount* i Artiste' Reatualtw, W. P. ft: 0. having always tits iianfl the lareert iteok ot the above gcods in the North island c! New Zealand, are abls to execute either whole* sale or retail orders on the mcai favourable terms. Bamcte of Paperhaaglnso from opea Btook, or of original package), sent an applies tloc. New ssttlers In Auokland should Inspect our stock ot Paperhangings and Pictures before fitting up their new homes i they win find nmi> IhlU to suit the means of averyoew w, fhillipps & son; OOTMMawpnt. AucKLitni i



! CO pT Phl alt Leal h?| M WOP THE HaU MARKET UK, QUBEN-STREBT, AUCKLAND ON SALS, Ammo pkb COROMANDEL 1» ROMAN BMPIRB,- Whlto Clover, Red Clover, JUsyke Oiover, Oow- Brass, Meadow Fescue, Meadow Foxtail, Crested Dogetall, Rape, Trefollum Inoarnatum (Boarlet Clover), FROM AMERICA DIREOT- . Timothy. Kentucky Blueffrasa (Poa ProtensU), Poverty Bay Ryegrass, butterbur? Ryegrass. Cocksfoot, Pralrlegmss. RattalL BARLY SEED POTATOES, AS FOttOWB I- Ashieaf Kidney, Taylor's Kidney, Canter burr Flukes, Patterson's Victoria. LATER VARIBTIBS-Hobart, Button's Mag nam Bonum, Button's Flower Ball. eto. ALSO, ' Oats. Barley. Garaen and Flower Bead, Coarse, Fine and Rook Salt, Bran, Sharps, New Zea land Flax. Tow, daoon and Hams, BONEDUST Attn BONEFLOUB Of all grades. ISLAND AHD PBRUVUN GUANO, 9Bot> fed. HESKETH ft AITKBN. "'■'■?A*Bgg&lr. ™®^ ySSSS^I^' ra*. c c a o o C X JL * OPTICIAN Has n eiook spectacles and byh GLABBBS o! ever? description) an asourate Fit Guaranteed, COMPOUND MICROSCOPES AND TBLH I BOOPE3, Powerful aud Cheap; A H BEOS I) HAllOMttTjilßß, TBEHHOJIr.taKS, EUKJTBKI BELLS, BATTKBIKB AND FITTIMGS, Magneto Electrla Machines and $Medical Golfs. OPERA GLASSES. BINOCULAR FIELD and marine glasses. Theodolites, compasses, Sextants, Spirit Hydrometers, Saccharomoters, Sallnometcis, Argentomoters, &c„ &c, &t, AOHNS. TOE TAVLORtTpATBNT SEWING MACHINES BS EXTRAS, Instruments and Sewing Machines repaired, Oppositb vbb Poem Oreitra, HhOTtland-fllaert. . ■ff"l R O v n . v L I U U, QROUra"TJMB, FOR SALE, SOUTH GATE'S MAHDRANGI HTDRAUHO GROUND ~ ROOHB LIMB, li> any quantity, for Oonorete, Paths, Floow, Cellar*, eto. (next to stone flaeiniia la un rivalled for durability and hard-aettina aualitlesl. For tanks and other wet work It Is a flrstolass material. B, KHAN E, SOLE AGENT, QpsTOM-Honaiwamiwt. LADIES Silk, satin, and Cashmere Dolmans, eto, all tailor cut, beautifully made, tastefully trimmed: lowest remunerative prices. -W. Petty, Ladiesj Tailor, opposlto Army and Naw Hotel >



Business Notices. (P EE AND POTTER, CoACH BUILDERS," HJT Grey-street, Auokland,—N.B,: Iron-bark [ Shafts, Spokes, Felloes, Blue. am and all kinds of Hardwood, at Lowest Market Prloee. O OBSON-STREET STEAM COFFEE JUL" MILLS.-H, P. GIBBOHS and CO.. Tea, Coffee, aud Sploq Merchants, Wholesale and Family Grccow. Coal, Firewood, ana Produce Dsnlow.-H. P. GIBBONS and CO,, Hobion street, Auokland ■■ ■ JAM IS S BUTCBXMi CARTER. OOMTHAOTO KO HMKIS Carted and Delivered tram *l»1 MM Q* Shortest Notice. Ballast SuppUed. iSHWOASTUB AHD BAT 0* IULAHBS OOAI aibo Birewaod (out an uncoil reasonable T HENJJKRSON, HOUSE. SHIP, SIGN, AND GENERAL (DECORATIVE PAINTER. NO. 8, WYNDHAM-STREBT, **T H, SKINNER & HON, Vt . BUILDERS, CARPENTERS AND JOINERS, Vulcan Lane, All Brandies of the Building Trade oxooutedby 1 Experienced Workmen. Shop Fronts, Offlco Fittings &o.



"KID W A B A R T L E V, ARCHITECT, STICHBURV'd BOILDISGB, QUEEN-STREET. 77j. MOSS.] IW. F, 0 SULLIVAN F # J. Moss & Co., HOUSK, LAND, AND ESTATE AGENTfI. hIIORTLASD-STHEBI', Intending Buyers are rospeotf ally invited to Inopoot our Llut of Properties. Money to Lend at Current Rates ot Interest. il KSI END STQRE, W VICTORIA ST. WEST. JOHN H, HUGHBS la now prepared to [supply all kinds of Groceries at the mweot prloos. A Tbial Ihvitiid. N.B,—Famlllos waited on for Orders, and Goods dollvered, Please Note the Address— JOHN H. HUGHES. Tea Dealer and Family Grocer. Viotorla-street West, next Red Lloa Hotel. AKNOCK BROTHERS, SOAP AND CANDLE MANU FAOTURERS. COX'S CREEK, RICHMOND, Offlco :-DURHAM • STREET, AUOKLAND. Cash Purohaeert od Tallow. Wool, Bheepsktni, and 101188. mO BRIDGE CONTRACTORS, JL BUILDERS, ETO. The undersigned, having epectal maohlnorr for the manufacture of Boltt, has supply st all lengths In etook at cheapest rates; also. Regu lation Verandah Post*. Iron Tubular Field Gates, prioe *310s. to be had from T. and a Morrin & Ca, Ormokshank, Miller JE Co* and at the Works. _.._.■■ A. T A IT. Lome-street Bolt and General Iron Works.



/ qpHOa T TTARBUTX. A SHE KAPAI CJOBH BROOM FACTORY, OOKtCM-HOUtUHK. PrtCOSI WBBU From 11/8 pa do* OOKBINDINO AND ACCOUNT BOOK FACTORY. VIOrORIA-STBEUT WEST. AUCKLAND, One Door above Holland & Butlert. CHARLES COOPER, lAto Head of the " Herald" Department, Bog* to ln/orm kli Frlendi aud the Pnbllo la genoral that he has commeaoed Buiiness for lmaalf. 0.0. Is now prepared to execute Promptly, Chraplv. aad la the Bust KntLC. all classes of hookbuiduxi and general «w ---tionery. i ——■ I| For nliHm. |\riW SKALAHD PIBSI ■Xl DubuM. V Tartatnliy Mounted U various wan. nsu v or ro UO tab mom. Br Salo by I R I 0 0 BAI a, | PBcrcx&flTUH. rriO CONTRACTORS AND OTHERS. 1 WELLS BROS., Devontort, Aro prepared to B-apply at Lowest Ratee Bricks, Lime, Sand, Shell, Ash, Purlrl Posts and Houso Blocks, &0., So. Contracts mado for tho de livery ot Timber, So., from tho mills to any art of Dovonport District. . Address: WELLS BROS., Carters, Dovonport. THAMES CARRIAGE AND DRAY FACTORY. JAMES MaCKIE, PBOPRIBTOR, Victoria-st. East, auckland, Repairs of evory description In Wood and Iron Bottly exeomod on the shortest notioo. Springs made and repairad. Always en Hand—A largo quantity of Lamps, also Iron bark Shafts and bpokat. Red Gum Fel loes, aad Hobart Town Hardwood. N.R—Country orders punctually attended to. O T Orß A T 5 to ROTH'B PUBLIC HOT, OOLD. AND BHOWER BATHS, VioioaiA - BTOswr Kajw. Oharge-ONK SHILLING. Open nU week days from 7 t.m, te S p.m., and SUNDAY MORN INGB trom 8 till 10 a.m. The Batn-rooms are all -private, aad snppUod with every oonven lonoe, Turkish towols, fleeb aad hair brashes, oombs, respirator*, soops, &c Beieot Bath rooms (private) for Ladies every day, at all hours, with female attendance. OnoßhUOng and Blxpenoe. Please note the adereoo i-Vlowrla- Btreet Beat, afcore the Greyhound Hotel, and noxt tho unetp Bedding and Farntwre Mart, Auokland. N.B.—Berber ia attendance. JAMES pLA RE, Having returned from Friendly Islands, wishes respectfully to Inform the publlo that he has STARTED BUaiN»BS AGAIN IN HIS OLD SHOP OuBTOM-HouwHmißßT Wm, and will be most happy to see his old customers, aad any new ones who will favour him with their patronage. All kinds of Yaohts and Boats bunt to order on tho shortest notioo. Beats repaired. N.B,—A Bmall Slip on the premises. J. CLARK. YACHT AND BOAT BUILDKB, fUSTOM'HOUSE'STBBKT WIST, rBBEHAM'B BAT. WW I . - i ■ i .ii-l.li O A DDL E R V 0. F."COOPEB, 977 & 279. UPPER QUEEN-STBEET. FIBSI Pbizb Auokland Show. 188SL Manufacturer of Kvery Deeorlption ol CARRIAGE. GIG, BUGGY, CART, AND PLOUGH HARNESS. Ladles' and Gen W Saddles, Pack laddies, Bags, Valises, Leggings, &c, &o„ on hand and made to orderi Bridles, Whips, Spurs, Bltsil Brushes, Hlllmanl Embrocation, fee, Btseplechisa and Raoo Saddles made to order. Evening Concerts. BHLKOIIONB FROM OPHRAB, BONUS, DUBW, ETO. ETO, Every Person oan bave these In their own Heme by calling on J. HCVVDEN, SiiortlAND.St., And Purchasing one of his NEWLY-IMPORTED PIANOS. THE AUCKLAND FORWARDING AND PAROBL DELIVERY AGENCY Despatoh Goods and Paroels of all descriptions to every part ol! the Town and Suburbs ■ CnKAP Rats, and with guaranteed regularity. The following are tho-Booking Agencies i— A. R. Ladd, Cabinetmaker. .Karangahapeßoad W, H. Young, Grocer.. ;...Pon»onby Road R. Blrnle, Baker .v. ~ ArohHUl j; Rold, Cabinetmaker.,.. Corner of Kyber Pass and Symonda st, 8. Reid, Grooer~ ,.t ..Comer of Kyber Pass and Grafton Road; W, S. Collins, Grocer..; ParneU a, Holdt, Cabinetmaker......,.... ..Newmarket DELIVERIEB:- Town I Hourly. Suburban 111 a.m. and 6 p.m, No. 78, Telephone Exohange. HEAD OFFICE 1 NATHAN'S BOND. Custom homo- treet, ::'■-'> _- UtiffßßtOK COKEUSAXSD I'AJKKB 8 ? A B XX B HAS FOR BAM s Bumbattl the abova, wltt Tap ready tor use, fil aad uowardi, At bis Bxbam Wobbs, ViOToaiA-snimn, M hia Shop wamacunf-gmaM. Largo auwiauw of Bpuuttaa. EiaalaiC sua Down pipes always m Mock. Verandah Iron curved at shortest uottoo, Kanuf acta-Kf oi Lead and Ckumw Plpo, A oholoe mleotlon ot OhandeUert. tea* at tall WeUeoley-etiMt shoo. Country orders will always rocelvalili mam attention. SUoenna to lay oa WMtti sow *r*%jnsLgr*



.oavasy . . _ £10 to £1,000."™ VICTORIAN LOAN" AND DISCOUNT AGBINOY, HIGH-STREET, AUOKLAND (OPPOSITE OITY COUNCIL OFFIOEB). Money advance from fllO to fIIOOO on Personal Seourlty, Do ds of Property, Shares, &o. Repayments oan be made in Instalments of Onb Shhxing pm Wins for each Poohd bor rowed, or in nr way to suit borrowers. Communications Confidential. Poll Qrrioa Addmbb i Box 80. Anokland. MONEY TO LEBD, in large and small iums. at current rates of interest. Apply to PETER OLIPHANT, vm SoUcltor, High-street. MONEY TO LEND, on Real Estate, In stuns of C6O and upward?, at the cur rent rates'of interest—Apply Wm, S. Ooohrane, 25. N. Z. ( Inßnranoe Buildings, or aamuel CQOhrane and Son, Fort-street. MONEY TO LEND on Mortgage in any sum required, on terms to unit ovrowere. Interest allowed on monies plaoed nmy hands till Invested.-W, V, Stevens, In veatlng Ageat, 187, Queen-street. MONEY TO LEND on Mortgage ai First-olass Freehold Securities. WM. COLEMAN, Solicitor. Corner of Queen and Shortiand-Btreets MONEY TO LEND, in sums of £20C and upwards, at 7 par oent. JACKSON & RUSSELL, Soitoltore. E\>rt-atroet. MONEY TO LEND, in large or smal sums, at usual rates of interest. CONNBL.L & OOOfKR, aolioltors, Vnloan Lane. gg——gg=" . ■■■ Ironmonorerv. jpOBAP ■gTARDWARI gOUBI, IM, QUfEK'BTBSIXb J« A J DIOSIV BA7B FOB BAX*3 BQWAfB ANU6APTHIO IAMPS AUO.HX BUBMHBI, POMTS, GtOBBS, AMD Wl ll Aad • Great Variety ol OhtonW, itfii'iMgitf HODOIB'Oi LOOSirOOD'B. AND WW»A»»I SABLE AND FOOKETBBY, ftHHSOH'I CELEBRATED BOIBBQBI CLARKE BOILERS SAUCEPANS. tXk GumTß'a PATmn Tea and Qomi Pow, Stamped Tnnrap M«a» and FH DMHEB, BASINS AMD MILK PANS (al •Imb), Beams, Tubs, Pails, amd OfIHS, BBOOHB, SGBUBBBBB, WHISKS. OO hair, cloth, amd nail beobhks park's, blacks, amd lyndos'i spades and digging fork)?, garden hoes. rakes. and troweia • dlstom.tsobby & spzab, amd jaoksom1 hand, rip. and tennon sawb. axes, adzbs, tomahawks and ohibk. Augubs, Planes, Hammkeb, Beams, Twin Aim PAimra bits (all iinart, LOOKS HEHGW, NAILS, AND BRASSWABI, Boon's Gbmthni Whits Lxad, BAY AMD BOILID LIHSBID OU FIVE PBE CENT. DJBOOUNS Allowed H dart Panhaaen od ail Bows unoonHni ta 10s. ud coward Conveyances. T» OVAL MAIL LINE OF COACHES. ' ALTERATION OF TIME-TABLE. a he Royal Mall Cbaoh (carrying;passengers! I ea and after Ist January, 188S, anfll until farther notioo, run to the foUowing Time tables- Leave Cambridge for Hamilton Junction Rail' way (Station dally at 8.30 a.m.; returning from Station to Cambridge on arrival of Train from Auckland. Leave Hamilton for Te Aroha on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, at 2.30 p.m.: re turning from Te Aroha on Mondays, Wednes days, and Fridays, at 10 a.m. Booking Offioks t G Wynne's Hotel. Hamilton West: Coleman's HotoC Te Aroha; and at my Premlsos. Kirk wood and Lake-streets, Cambridge. W. K. QARTER, Proprietor. «CaiM»«dao, December 22, vsean npRLKGBAPH LINE OP COACHB& LIVERY AND BAIT STABLES, KmswooD and Lakh Street, Camhridqb. Waikato, New Zealand. W. K. CARTER, Proprietor. W. K. O. bogs to return his sincere thanks to Wb numerous friends and the publio gonorally for the liberal support he has reoelved since commencing business, and has to inform thorn that, in order to nieot'the requirements of this rapidly advancing district, he la at present BUILDING LAUGH ADDITIONS to his PREMISES. whioh, wbon oomploted, will make thorn second to nono In the North Island. Tourists for the Hot Lake Country auppllod With Saddle Horses and Buggies on tho shortest notioo; also, experienced guides and oaroful drivers. .' Buggies and Saddle Horses always on hire. Orders by telegram or othorwlso punctually attended to. Cambridge, December 22,1882. rjl 1 M E TABLE, bainbiudge's 'Busses. From Union Bane—7 minutes past the hour, and 23 mlnutoa to the hour, From The Three Lamps-23 minutes to tbo hour, and every hour. Night Trips from Town—l-past S, J-past lOi and i-pußt li, . From Union Bank to Shelly Beach — 20 minutes past 11, 20 minutes past 2, 20 minutes paßt 5, 7 minutes cast 6, and 23 minutes to 8, From Shelly Beach—B.3o a.m„ Jto 11,1 to 2, j to 6. i to 9. TELEPHONE LINE OF ROYAL MAIL COACHES. NORTH SHORE AND LAKE TAKAPUNA TIME TABLE:- Leave Viotobia WnARF, DevoNPOßT—at 7.15 and 10.20 a.m., and 2 and 4.20 p.m. Leave Takapuna Schoolhouse—at 8.45 and 11 a.m., and 3 aud 5.15 p.m. . L SUNDAYS. — Leave Devonport —at 10.40 a.m., and 2 and 4.20 p.m. Leavo Takapuna— at 11.4$ a.m., and 3 and 5.15 p.m, FARE EAOH WAY, ONE SHILLING.. ■' F. QUICK, Proprietor. Ul jrxlPP-S TIME TABIA Lesve Arch Hill— Ulim •S.SOam uara 1.19pm lp;m 4.16 pm l,«pm . Laavo National Banfc ■ •■ nfcllam iLiiBU Ulpa SlS m Mpm * Bwiept TtteaflMß ud Thursday* whan tha from Auckland and 10J0 from Asylum «U1 sto to and taom tha Wfcau. CQODLI N'B COACH # Ebavim m■' ,A a OcehuiiK*- Auckland-* A»a.m. ~llßoo°



ixieaiccu. :.'; "~ • "g-EPLES J^ALT EXTRACT, | , The undersigned, A3 AOKNT, has jest t«#, c , H In aXOKLLKNT CONDITIO* lha ffi £i !/ Bhlpmantof the following!-' '~, m-A KEPLEB'S KXTBAOT OF MALT, Large and Small Bta ' keplkbs kxtbaot oir mai-t, % KKPIJCR'B BXTBAOT OF MALT, tta(iFii With HVPOPHOSHBTK V KBPLEB'B BXTRAOI* OF MALT. -I U w 'm Firsts, SSI KBPLBB'fI KXTBAOT OF MALT, ' ff With OhbmiOlS hffi^Hl KEPLER'S KXTBAOT OK MALT, *• ft With Beef eni te» SBFLKB'S KXTBAOT OB" MALT, -> .-™»'jM| With On. and lodim or Ism'-.-ft ;■ The ulAßcet, says:-" Kepler Halt '£&£' SI ll very good, aad may be uaed with oonfi(«£. § SB Beoond Baport of tne Lancet" on the Ka*»'- t X Malt Kxtraot l-Kenler's Kxtraotof Malt AZt H djjtlnet an advanqe 1» thotawuSoa asivu Asm the Introduction of ood-Uver oIL ItlamwS H our best remedies for atonlo dyspepsia, Mji • JB& undoubtedly msoful In consumption and otto ' wasting diseases." .-■ ~i ,','', AfIKHT FOR AUCECAND GRAVES AIOKIN. 1 f KEATING'S PoWDKE, - KEATING'S POWDBB MWATIKS'S PQWDKK AtW^Sb HEATING'S PQWDEB kills bugs, t BEHTIdto, . ,' I" Tbn Powdbb is Quite habulbss te AUmi'lni life, bar Is unrivalled in destrorlng'toTlSa buss, oockroaohei, baetlea. moths to fat H. •'; and every other speolee ot-laseet^SjKfni men will And this Invaluable for daßtrerltt' P5. *' fleas in their dogs, as alio ladle) for tint S_££ pet dogs. , i | THW ASTIOLK HAS KODND SO GnKATASIII W£B (hat lt has tempted oUioru te vend a si- 98kt o&lled article In Imitation. The Pnbllo Cautioned that the tins of the tfeotua H pow<er bear the autograph ol IBOHiJ'Ki KJCATING. KKATtNO'S WOBM TABLBTa •** •km KEATING'* WOBU TABLETS KBATING'i WOKM TABLBTB B 1 KEATING'S WOBM TABLST3 A Purely Vbgitablb Swuiv^fas both In appearanoe and taste, fornlsllnti t- - moat agrooaWe method at admlnlst£u?jH the only oertaln wmody for INTESIINii |fc or TBBBAD * OKMI. It is a isl^lfj tafe and mild preparation, and Is eijedjllj mM adapted for Children, ■old ta Tins by aU Chemists ana lite; gists, ■ ■ r Peopbiktoki. f i i THOMAs KEATING, ! ;'! LONDON. Hotels. : DAOIFIO HOT'ELi . RUSSELL, BAY OF ISLANDa : " G. H. WHITE Pfi^eßmpi l|- The above Hotel having undergone eznMnflf and thorough rcpaUc, tho Proprietor trusts Mm by careful attention to tho wants of traralpaw and regular cußtomera, ho will obtain a w share of the patronage of all. -- -. " -Jd]). Hi There is a good Billiard Tablo.a good CvsA'.i. :,. and the very best of Spirits. Winea. and Ala-' , Propeirationß are beiatt mado for a reallrt".^ . Salt Water Bath, so suitable for all traveltoratai » , and from Sydney, fee. Tbe Bay of Islands Mrp.g not surpass tho advantages offered forbattiif, i, as it is out ono succession olbays and inlets fa I over eighteen miles. ' 4! ' Families can be accomtnodatea with priaii .' rooms and all the requisite conveniences. - Oysters and Fish will bo always on tani Good Stabling. Saddle Horses can bo Met fer very short notice, bo as to enable Visitors to em fa the Manganese Mines. , £' Boats are always to be obtained for, Picnics fx, Fishing Parties, &c. . ', TEEMS MODERATE* - .'-58 Commodious Sample Room for CommeroM ;; - Travellers. •- fv jl 1 WIYAL MAIL HOTEL ■'.- ' NGARUAWAHIA. FlrsS-Cliss Accommodation for TiaiteS eJ *" Commercial Men. : i Samplb and Baoatelle Rooms. f Saddle Uorees and Ploasuro Doals alwajß en' E| ELLISON &'LATCHMOSB,^I| Pbopbietobs. . fg T^r A D~e7 H OTSI j Wines and Spirits of Best BBAjfut. fcGood Accommodation for .Travellers, ! *• Micds ready at all hows. .Good Stablino for Horses. M. LKNNON, Propribtok. l DACIF'IC HOT ih I - v : JOHN GILLANDER, PropbibtOb, BegS.to announce to his Mends and the g t "«1 publlo, that he has comploted tho ext«K' r» ■ .-,- Alterations on his Premises, . % Among the many improvements, he iasijtiwßy' duc«l a SPECIAL DINING-ROOM,-mnfl^ the superintendence of a well-knoiraVS &m 'Caterer. The Cuisine will be &o . Best the Season can supply. ;->' Mealsat aUhonm ,- } 1 BKS1? BRANDS OF. WINES AND SPI^ Hancock's Sparkling Aloe aITO-' ' ou Draught. *'-~''■■'■ BtfiSb-aSi) Rsgn>KNCE..."..i{.'.2oA pcrV'^ ' Reasonable Charges. ■Excellent Fare. ClvlUty and AtKftWm. ' [ - Good Stablino. ' Land and Esiate Asrents f 1(1 O X 8. A it '■'< ■ 1 BY BDWABD WAYTK J^lilp •-.'■ HOUSE AND LAND AQKI?|V|f«S UODNT ALBEBT-Gentlemaa'fl BeaH**K» rooms, outbulldtaga. 81 o 9 acres; very Mg;TO MOUNT ALBKRT-Bonoe 10 rooms, oatDU' 1 . toga. 2 acres (near station). £960. ...... ~„, ]y VOLCAUIO LAND (at Mount MotHlSiirr'; T-roomed Houbo. Sto. £160 oaBh.»»!««». Ms£ MOONT ALBSBT (near Railway -«ffiffllH 6} acres voloanlo soil, in grans: BDlenaMTO Igg MOUNT ALBBBT (near Btaaon!-Hoii» rooms, 2 aorea.—£7oo. _. nv,«,-c HOUSE OF BIGHT ROOMS. Wen *»»• Gas stove, wel', fco. Offeri* cheap- jj n MOUNT KDKN (near St&ttOßWeren-rM™?: | • Houßeand large Allotment. £500. Terra •«■• MOUNT BDEN-House'lrooms.£2lo . VIBW BOAD (Mount 2den)-7 roomed W^ oonorete olstern, with nearly onea^-MiflSj OOTTAOBandLOT-193x150-^ /■ 11 ■ UNBHUNGA-Houßoßiwmß-£lol , »,3 i ONEHONGA 7-roomod Houseisad UHfl| ALLOTMENTS, Seafield Road, ParadM" 1'1 ; tnond Mount Bden. etc. _ -'jg'jg^H MOUNT KDKN, Valley Rwd-Hojssof l&kW,.. rooma. ont houtes. Is. Ip. laso. k n!MonMffi:^W SKi-flffiLD KOAD-Genflomsn'B R<»"*£ ;t . 8 rooms, large allotment, every wwwo^gll!.-; LKAWINSTON ROAD-New Oamfw;™jM Hooseß and Land, <250 each. fr « 0 r - OITY-Oapltalshop Of 6 loomf.fltalil^^* | le«Be. rent low. rr^mtS^ . MOUNT ALBERT-16J aoresMd HOTB9.«|« MOUNT ALB JRT-Lease e£ M ao«B " ; Houses, &c . Cheap. . ,__,„_, eM KLL*RSiIK-Honre. 7 rooms, and lano, w P^NSONhY-Honses of 6 and 11 rpomj. PAPATOITOI-Flno DOIIBO and 20 screa .-.-.:. ;Ka BARMS at Cambridge. Pukerimu, &r. KD.WAYI*. House and Lnn<JAtr»* .W/KsUte.Ld. Band°Gen t |.o^. slon Agent. 81, Quten-street, Auoklono^^ |" ■ DEDUC'I'IOH IN FIBB «aT RBW ZBALAND INSUB^O* 15: COMPANY. --kAj. OAPITAL ONB^bLION BTKRI^"1 A 8188 BISKS taken on tho most WB®^ XBBMB. .';•!;,. PBUMPT .SBTTL'BMBNTS. ; , 'i^i;^ UNDOUBTED SKOUBITT. ::