THE INTER COLONIAL CONFERENCE.

[KKO.M OUH OWN CORRESPONDENT.]

Sydney, December 19,

Tiik Governor of Fiji gave notice of motion to discourage all purchase of lands from the natives of New Guinea or other of the Pacific Island*, and it was referred to

a committee to report upon, one of whom was the Hoii. Fred Whitaker, whose con nection with tho native lands of the North Island of New Zealand made him, it was stated, eminently fitted to deal with the

question. On the motion of the Premier of Tasmania, a permanent Convention (con-

sistiiiK of tho Premiers of the various colonies) was appointed to watch over all matters relating to tlio subjects discussed at the Convention, and to assist in forward ing the adoption of its recommendations, the Convention being authorised if they find it nec.ss.try to call the Convention together at su.-li timo and place as thoy may agree. Tho Hon. .lames .Service, Premier of Victoria, was requested to act ns chairman ami convenor. On tlio samo evening tlio dolomites wore entertained at a dinner at Government House, at, which, doubtless, formal speeches were mado, hut as no representatives of the Press were present, none of I hem found their way into the papers. On the following day (Saturday) the Con vention met at the usual hour (10 o'clock), and brought their labours to a close at noon. The proceedings commenced by the President laying a cablegram from Earl Derby on the table. It was to the effect that the resolutions of the Convention (which had been telegraphed Home) would receive early and careful consideration at the hands of the Home Government, and asking the colonies to supply the number and particulars of the escaped New Cale donia convicts arrested in the colo nies. A preliminary discussion took place of an informal character, in the course of which much satisfaction was expressed that the labours of the Convention had so far met with much success. It Mas arranged that the information required re escaped convicts from Now Caledonia should be supplied without delay, and this has since been done. Tho Hon. \V. B, Ualloy, Attorney General of New South Wales, then presented n number ol statistics on the subject of cable communi cation between the colonies and Europe in connection with the establishment of a second lino of cable. He said that the route which formed the sub ject of the proposal of the New South Wales Government would bo via New Caledonia, Fiji, and Honolulu. The length of these cables, including slack and detour for tho avoidance of coral reefs, would be about 0,808 knots. The cost was calcu lated to be £2,057,400, or, say, in round numbers, |£ 2,000,000. If tho line were takon from Auckland the distance would be 6,520 knots, and tho cost £1,9-6,000; but if this terminus were adopted, there must be added £330,000 for the existing cable between La Peruse and Botany Bay in this country, and Nelson in New Zea'and. Mr Dalloy stated that the only valuable soundings which had been taken of the bed of the cable were those taken by the Ameri can ship of war Fuscarora some years ago, when it was found that tho deepest were 4,400 fathoms. The present value of the foreign business was by means of ocean cables paid by the Australian colonies was £225,507 per annum. Supposing the whole of this business wero sent to Europe by way of San Francisco, after deducting £22,000 for the working ex penses of cables, ami .£71,000 for the cost of transmission from San Francisco to Eng land, there would remain a net balance of earnings of a little over 0 per cent, on the estimated cost of tho cables of two millions sterling. Mr Dalloy, in con clusion, said the I'ostmaster-Gwieral was extremely desirous that the members of the Convention should be prepared by this statement of the-scheme to make it the subject of correspondence between his department and the various Australian colonies. That correspond: once has been entered upon since the conclusion of the Conference. After the Postmaster-General of Queens land had also made a statement on the subject, the Committee appointed to frame a resolution, based upon that submitted by the Governor of Fiji on the previous day on the subject of native lands, submitted tlio following, which was agreed to : — "That, in the opinion of this Convention, no purchase or protended purchase of land mado before tho establishment of British jurisdiction or dominion in New Guinea, or other islands of the Pacific not having a ro cognised Government, should be acknow ledged, excepting in respect of small areas of land actually occupied for missionary or trading purposes; and further, that after the establishment of such jurisdiction or dominion no acquisition of land should be permitted except through the Crown, and then only for a like purpose." Tho chief point in tho discussion upon this resolution was as to whether tho exception in the intorests of missionaries and traders should bo admitted, and it was ultimately decided to insert tho words "small areas," which it was thought would exclude any specu lative purchases of largo areas of land. On tho motion of the Hon. Frederick Whitaker, it was unanimously resolved, "That tlio scvoral colonies of Australasia, in order to meet imminent danger, should, without delay, pass a uniform law to pre vent tho landing on their shores of persons from penal settlements in the Pacific who havo beon convicted of crimes." A memo randum was then noted in reply to the memorial of the pooplo of Fiji, to tho ellect that their wishes had been complied with by the inclusion of that island in the Australasian schomo of con federation. It was then resolved to forward to the Imperial Government by cablegram tho full text of the resolutions passed by the Convention. Some motions, of which notice had beon given by the Hon. G. R. Dibbs, on the subject of foderab qnarantino, woro withdrawn, it being decided that tho Convention could not deal with any other subject beyond tho two that it had been called together to con sider, viz., confederation and annexation. In concluding tho proceedings of the Con vention, a cordial vote of thanks was passed to the President, tho Hon. "Alexander Stuart, Premier of New South Wales, who in replying said ho looked forward to the future with pleasure, confident that the course they had taken at the Convention was the safest and best, and that the various Legislatures, Who after all held the key of tho position, would recognise the moderation of what had been done, and givo it their most hearty support. He bolicved the result of their labours would bo regarded by such Legislatures as the first stopping-stono to the accomplishment at some future timo of tho grand result of making a united and happy Australia. The delegates then subscribed their names to the otlicial record of the proceedings, anil the Convention closed. Ol" course, the action of the Convention attracted the attention of Parliament, and on Thursday, on a motion for adjournment, a long debate took place upon it, ending, however, in no practical result. It enabled a few wind-bags to blow oil'steam, and a number of hon. gentlemen sitting on the Opposition benches to express thoir opinion that the Convention was usurp ing the functions of Pai'lia**"jont, that it grossly exaggerated its powers, and that t!,o whole thing would end in smoko. But this was by no means tho opinion of the House generally. On tho same afternoon that the Convention closed, Major Atkinson, yovir Premier, and a number of other dele gates, left for Melbourne, where thoy were entertained at a banquet on Monday night. On the samo night the Speaker of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly enter tained a distinguished party of members of Parliament at a banquet in the Parliamen tary refreshment-room, Sydney, and anion" the guests woro His Excellency the Gover nor, tho Earl of ltosobery, and your late Premier and Attorney-General, the Hon. F. Whitaker, who mado one of the best speeches of the evening when responding to the toast of the Delegates. Much of the talk was of confederation, and the practical views put forward by Mr Whitaker, whose knowledge of the -.abject anil grasp of tho whole question seemed much in advance of those generally expressed, attracted very considerable at tention. On the same night in Melbourne, Major Atkinson mado a splendid speech en the samo subject. It is generally admitted that tho New Zealand Premier at tho ban quot given by the merchants of Sydney during the first week of the sitting of the Convention made by far and, away the best speech on tho Jilbjoofc of confederation. During their gtfty in Sydney, your delegates put up at Betty's Family Hotel, and received much attention and hospitality, and judging from tho active part they took in the pro ceedings of the Convention and the speeches they made outside of it, they most favour ably impressed tho Sydney public with the position which New Zealand already holds as a groat commercial and maritime centre, and the still moro ad vanced position she is likely to occupy as '

part of the Australasian dominion when the confederation of the colonies becomes an accomplished fact. In conclusion, allow me to express regret that my letters on the subject of this Convention have not been of a lighter and more gossipy character, but this is due to the fact that the sittings of the Conven tion were closed to the press, and that the only knowledge to be gained of their pro ceedings was to be gained by means of formal minutes and other official records.

World-wide Honours to St. Jacobs Oil.

The great German remedy, St. Jacobs Oil, stands honoured with the l.ighest dismct on ever paid to a medicine. This is not only tho else & this country but everywhere. At the New Zealand International Exhibition, 1882. it recoived tho magnificent FIRST PRIZE .medal, together with the highest diploma for being, according to critical tests, thei Boat Pain Curing and Healing Remedy known to mankind. In this connection a couple of testimonials are here given as an evidence of the marvellous success of St. Jacoiis OIL.

OPINIONS OF PROMINENT AUSTRALIAN S. ONE OP TIIK WORLD'S GREATEST OARSMEN SPEAKS Of IT_> VIRTUES.

Edward Trickctt, Esq., tho colcbratod oarsman, in a rccont conversation with a represen tative of one of tho foremost journals of tho United States, gave tho following as his

opinion:— , •' I have found St. Jacobs Oil a sure and cer tain cure, and one unequalled by any medicine. It cured mo of severe pains in the back brought on by over-exertion in rowing. It is a pleasant, safe, and sure remedy, penetrating at onco to the scat of tho disease, and eradicating the com plaint without further trouble" Tho writer listened attentively to tho above. It was pleasant to hear such high words of praise from ono who know what ho was talking about, and now he says that St. Jacobs Oil and good athletic training aro what our young mojj

WaA NOTED CRICKETER IN TROUBLE. David Scott, Esq., tho celebrated cricket player ef Victoria, and a member of tho popular firm ot Boyle and Scott, 11 Bourke-streot, Mcl bourno, writes as follows:— " TO THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAB. "Gentlemen,—While playing cricket on the East Melbourne Grounds last season I received i terrible blow with a cricket ball below my knee, which caused intense pain, and my leg became so swollen that I was obliged to go to my homo in a cab. I was advised to try St. Jacobs Oil. I had only applied it twice when, to my delight, the swell ing disappeared, and I was entirely free from pain. My leg had becomo black and blue from the knee to tho ankle from tho hurt, and Ihe magical effect of St. Jacob's Oil induces me to give my experience to tho public. I would also state that I have recommended this great pain curing remedy to many cricketers and football players, all of whom havo found It to give as surprising relief as I have. "Yours truly, " David Scott.

£100.—A cash reward of one hundred pounds will bo paid by the Charlcß A. Vogeler Com pany, of Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.A., proprie tors of St. Jacobs Oil, or by their accredited local representatives in various parte of the world, to any person producing proof to tho effect that the testimonials published by them In regard to St. Jacobs Oil aro not strictly genuine. , _ , St. Jacobs Oil Is sold by all Chemists and Dealers in Medicine. Price: Threo Shillings a bottlo.

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ft —: I|:'- Auctions. J I THUKSOAV, JANUARY 17, NOON. IW «« 7ION " BIRKENHEAD TOWNSHIP, [In NORTHCOTE. II [I Uninterrupted anil Exteiisive View of I' 'I City, Harbour, and Country. ° f I Lar^c Allotments, Cultivated. Land, Good iti Ro-dßi Short Distance from XX harves. f n R. ARTHUR :! W TTAS been favoured with iuHtructions 1-JIL from _Ir Johnstone to sell by pubic I i j! Action at his Estate, Land, and House Sale ' 'I* ?ooi Arthur's Mart, Queen-street, on Thurs fj !| day" 17th January next, at VI o'clock noon, !H.4 a PORTION OF HIS MAGNIFICENT IT ESTATE NOW BEING SURVEYED HI AND CUT UP INTO LARGE BUILU \§m . me SITES,NAMED "ZION." l_ :: The Situation is one ol the finest on the North IU Shore but a short distance from cither of the l§ vK having frontages to both the main W Koads. adjoiniiiß the Property of the Wesleyan , 9 Church. I From its central and convenient position this I must becomo the Township ot. B rkonhead. ; If- Tho View cannot be surpassed, and the boil 19 !a. good anil has been well cultivated. ill. TITLE: Under the Land Transfer Act. ;jf TERMS; Very Easy. All are invited to view it during the Holidays. Flags will show position. MONDAY, DECEMBER 31. JUNCTION YARDS. j T7IOE SALE, at tho Junction Yards, on I JO Monday next, I 100 FAT OXEN, from Hawcra and Waikatc 700 FAT SHEEP AND LAMBS. At 2 o'clock, HUNTER & NOLAN. ; THURSDAY, 3rd JANUARY, 18S4. — DURHAM YARDS. ANNUAL SALE OF BLOOD STOCK. rfHIE undersigned havo received instruc f' J. tionsfrom Mr Walters to Sell, on Thurs day, tho 3rd January noxt, ot 11 o'clock, 12-year old Colt by Musket out of Farm; Fisher Yearling Colt by Musket out of Slander Yearling Colt by Musket out of Yattorina Yearling Colt by Musket out of Roßarina Yearling Colt by Marybyrnong out o Peoress. Thoroughbred Dimple Maro by Rayons i worth, with foal at foot by Randwick ij|l Colt out of Dimple Maro by Ariol PI ; 11 Tho Pedigrees of tho abovo youngstors r« S 1 quire no comment by the Auctioneer, being 0 Jj I ■ U»e very best strains both on the side of sir [ - and dam. II HUNTER AND NOLAN. I MONDAY, JANUARY 14. milE FOURTH WOOL SALI OF THE SEASON Will be held at DURHAM YARDS j $ ON MONDAY, JANUARY 14. AT 2 O'CLOCK. HUNTER AND NOLAN. DURHAM YAEDS. FOR SALE, at the Durham Yards every Tuesday, at 11 o'clock, HIDES, TALLOW, WOOL, and SKINS. HUNTER & NOLAN, 1 THE HAYMARKET I Ty- O O L OA L 1 WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 9. ALFRED BUCKLAND. THURSDAY. JANUARY 3. THE REMUERA YARDS. T7.OR SALE, at the Remuera Yards, 01 I* Thursday next, January 3, 150 HEAD WELL-FATTED CATTLE JUO H"at Sheep and Lambs '■' 4 Working Oxen Dairy Cows and Store Cattle Eat and Store Pigs Stock from Waikato must be sent oithe Saturday or Monday previous. ALFRED BUCKLAND. /COUNTRY CATTLE SALES i ' Waiirtru—Saturday, January S Pukokoho—Monday, January 7 Pokeno—Monday, January 11 Drury—Wednesday, January 16 <• Papakura—Wednesday, January 30 Sheep Fair—Tuesday, Fobruary 5. ALFRED BUCKLAND. ' _ TUESDAYS. THE HAYMARKET. SALE OF WOOL, SHEEPSKINS HIDES, and 'j-.U-I.OW, each TUESDAY ; at 12 o'clock. ALFRED BUCKLAND THE HAYMARKET.' REGULAR SALES OF HAY ANI STRAW BACH TUESDAY AND FRIDAY, At 11 o'clock. ALFRED BUCKLAND. I MONDAY, JANUARY 14, 1884, At Noo-i^ MARINE RESIDENCE SITES. VILLA SITES. SEA BATHING, FISHING, kc, kc NEAR LAKE TAKAPUNA, NORTH SHORE. THE undersigned will offer for salo b} miction, on the abovo dato, at his Mart i'_S), Queen-street, Auckland, VALUABLE ALLOTMENTS of from 1 to i I ACRES of SEMI-VOLCANIC SOIL, in al ' containing about 10 ACRES, together witt tho SUBSTANTIAL HOUSE thereor erected, lately occupied by Captain Welch I and known as "SEAVIEW." The land for sale is situated within twentj minutes' drive from tho Devonport Wharf ' having frontage to the Lake Takapuna Road also frontage to tho sea. and to the finest boacl around Auckland (suitable for boating or sec Tho views from any part of tho property arc unexcelled by any around Auckland, and only roaiiiro to be seen to bo appreciated. § The Sale is held over till after the Christmas .holidays, to give opportunity to persons desirous 4>f purchasing to view tho land. TWISTS —One-tenth Cash on fall of hammer, balance in three months, at seven per cent, interest or two-thirds of the purchase monoy may remain for three years at oight per cent. per argiuni. The Land is Flagged and Pegged. For further information, apply to R. C. GREENWOOD, Auctioneer. MONDAY, DECEMBER 31. On Account of Whom it May Concern. UNCLAIMED GOODS, EX 'TYTHONUS' AND 'lONIC A CN m*, . case Apparel, Sun m> ex Ty^l"l8 ' 2 dries, anS Jewellery. . FG, ex lonic, 1 case Crucibles. E. & A. ISAACS HAVE received instructions from the . New Zealand Shipping Co. to soil by 6: C? bll, 0 auction at their Stores, Queen-atneet, m if Monday next, Deoemhor 31, at U o'clock



Auctions. THURSDAY, JANUARY 3. WRECK OF TRIUMPH ! WRECK OF TRIUMPH ! WRECK OF TRIUMPH ! WRECK OF TRIUMPH ! CN ACCOUNT OF WHOM IT MAY CONCERN. STEAM STEERING HEAR, SHIP'S BOATS, SAILS, OARS, COMPASSES, COPPER TUBING, ROPES, BLOCKS, ' LIFE BUOY'S, ' SALOON FITTI NC S, &c, &_., ' i.C. ALSO, SURPLUS STORES, Comprising— PRESERVED MEATS, SOUPS, CASJ '• BEEF AND PORK, SPLIT PEAS, OATMEAL, RICE, TEA y SUGAR, BUTTER, BISCUIT, FLOUR, PICKLES, ALE, STOUT, , f PORT, SHERRY, RUM, WHISKY ~ CHAMPAGNE, &0., kc, kc. ! if c THI AND A TSAACS TT AY E received instructions fron Messrs L. D. Nathan and Co, (agents for Capt Brothcrton) to sell by public auction, on Thurs day next, January 3, at 11 o'clock, At FIRTH'S BOND (by kind pormissioi of Mr Firth), THE AB 0 V E.| i. " E. AND A. I SAACS Auctioneers. E Optician. &c. TP E A C 0 C X • OPTICIAN, n HA_S_N STOCK SPECTACLES AND KYI GLASSES of every description. An Accurate Fit Guaranteed. COMPOUND MICROSCOPES & TKLK SCOPES, Powerful and Cheap. Aneroid Barometers, Thermometers, Klestrio Bells, Batteries, and Fittings. Magnectlc Electric Machines and Medical Colls OPERA GLASSES, BINOCULAR, FIELD AND MARINE GLASSES, - THEODOLITES, SEXTANTS, COMPASSES SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT. - TAYLOR'- SEWINO MACHINES. Tba Balance of Stock of theso oxcollcn Hand and Treadle Machines wij] bo sold at 2. per cent discount. Nearly 800 in uso in Auck OPPOSITE THE POST-OFFICE, SnORTLAND-STREET. Business Notices. (BY SPECIAI, APPOINTMENT.) TVIXON'S /nTnGER A LE, (Awarded Prlzo Medal Sydnoy Exhibition.) ' A NON-ALCOHOLIC, REFRESHING, ANL* STIMULATING BEVERAGE. IMAY BE PROCURED EVERYWHERE, IN QUART AND PINT BOTTLES. PURCHASERS ARK CAUTIONED AGAINSS INFERIOR IMITATIONS. SOLE AGENT (Wholesale) :- ARTHUR 11. NATHAN. T> E M 0 V A L SAMUEL COCHRANE AND SON SAMUEL COCHRANE AND SON nAVE REMOVED REM O V IS D ' TO PREMISES IN QUEEN-STREET, ALONOBIDH THE UNION BANK. 00t0ber22,1883 * W. Leys, j BOOK BINUER, PAPER RULER, > ACCOUNT BOOK MANUFACTURER, « THREE DOORS ABOVE " OTAR " OFFICE. MERCHANTS' ACCOUNT BOOKS, . Insurance and Minino Register <Books j Specially Ruled and Bound, i Music, Magazines, Public Libraries, and Sun day School Books well hound. J BAKERS' SPECIAI. RULED DAY BOOKS. Bibles, Prayer and Hymn Books _ Re-bound. 1 BAND AND CHOIR MUSIC BOOKS RULFD T lONEL PHILLIPS, -" WINE AND SHIRIT MERCHANT, 3, Queen-street, Auckland, Has opened in iho same premises as occupied by him six years ago, aivl will be glad to see all old friends and customers. LIONEL PHILLIPS. riHESTS OF DRAWERS Very Handsome Chests of Drawers, in Rich .Mottled Kauri, are now Bcllins at the following prices for Cash:—The Duke of Edinburgh Chest of Eight Drawers (the bonnet drawer richly Sanelled with totara, bird, and rowa rowa) ~36 )a; Five Drawer Chests, £1. The abovo articles Tiave always given great satisfaction, and be come more beautiful with age. W. NORRIE, *, top Of SHOUTIAND-STKEETt '



Tea Merchants A TEA OF RARE & MATCHLESS EXCELLENCE, INDISPENSABLE FOR TIIE CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR HOLIDAYS. A DELICIOUS AND REFRESHING CUP OF TEA. TIIIS may bo obtained by Purchasing the Fine Blend ol INDIA AND CHINA TEAS SOLD BY ROBERT NEAL, At Two Shillings and Fourponce psr Poii-d. PURITY AND QUALITY UNEQUALLED. ROBERTNEAL, THEATRE BOYAL BUILDINGS, QUEEN AND VICTORIA-STREETS, Auckland. Just Purchased, TEN THOUSAND POUNDS CHOICE KAISOU CONGOU AND FINE ASSAM I'EICEO TEAS, Specially with a view to my Is Bd, 2s, and 2s 6d TEAS, BEING SECOND TO NONE IN THE COLONY. F R E ]) K. wTI I T E II E A D, TEA IMPORTER, AND TOWN AND COUNTRY GROCER, 95, VICTORIA-STREET, AND PONSONBY, AUCKL A N D. N.l?.—All Christmas Goods in Stock suitable for the Season, at Lowest Prices for Cash. NELSON^ MOATE & Co. Nelson, Moate _ Co. m PR'WK OUR m _ Pure Blended Tea celebrated i™= u^^^ 1 — Aim , „»..--- Hh«. Mo Equal for Tru.M-tur.l CHALLENGE *"—■» ™«»■*«—■»• C | PRICES 'zl% IJf 2/-, 2/4, 2/8 E r n m IMm <* **/ > °'^» v O? ff M I BVP a HALF-CHESTS. BOXES. -' &£§& I 9§3m "pnEss," S "Hr. liaison Is • ProfewloMl ' Too Taster and Blondar." \" I ' Hi _f\ COLD* SILVER MEDALS. \, iniftii __________■_■ nb■_■___K_a QIIEEN-STREET AUCKLAND, H ELSON' IOATE&6°'I OATE&6°' Nexigohe New Zealand TEA MERCHANTS, Clothing Factory. CHRISTCHURCH, DUNEDIN, AUCKLAND, WELLINGTON. &ENTB-EVERYWHERE. Ironmongery. 1 lIANGES, REGISTER GRATES, COOKING STOVES. fc - WINGATE, BURINS & CO., g 8 WHOLESALE AND RETAIL IRONMONGERS, % m CUSTOMS-STREKT, AUCKLAND. § \. SKA SON'S GOODS. 0 x'VS. GARDEN SPADES ' q \^X GARDEN SIIKAHS W Vs\ GAKOKN HAKES .*" \ /»\ GAKUKN HOES H W / ,*\ \4X "AY HAKES H h ///A X%S HAYFORKS __ / <£ssKs>V X**X HAY SCYTHKS -w § / Ay/ XVS hay knives q I vs-*V Xv\ s o x \^A x*X. *> . o \ v Xa\ w « A V. \ FILTERS " «*.. \ X X KILTERS w % \ /\ X X FILTERS S- V\ /A \\ FILTERS m Tjh ,\ \ *$>eP / Xo\ FILTERS - * Q> \ "feXX ®/ \V\ KILTERS g 0 '-> A <{-\\ / XVS FILTERS g 1 \ % W^ 7 \VS ALTERS t FURNISHING - IRONMONGERY. - FURNISHING '' * ' Coachbuilders. &c Hotels. If AMES CARRIAGE AND DRAY w* M pE H I A L II 0 T E L, FACTORY L . CORNER OF QUEEN AND FORT _ JAMES MACKIE, Propbiktou, oTmnsTR YICTORU-STREET EAST, AUCKLAND fc_l_.__._<,lb. Repairs of every description in Wood and Iron neatly executed on the shortest, notice. T T AN fDERSON, Phopriktor, Springs made and repaired. = al4 hir^°ar "I" a7m anfs'pX"! 5' Red'Tmi B CB s to inform tho Publi o that ho is now ready F!^C.un["y^to_mmS^"uended to to rccoivo Boarders at his New Hotel, whore ________—______________-_«_,. .„. . . -mm™.-™™ *oy W^ "nc' ovcrj" accommodation. Hot »_fe^^. A * i."5» W^_lr.__^X~'b>'^_9jbM Cold, and Shower Hatha. Larso, Spacious t^K^A^l^i'^^^^-V^^^Mi VT, to ROTH'S PUBLIC HOT, COLD, AND K^^mX^liW^a^^t^^i^i. s"OWER BATHS, Victoria-BTRBtrr EAfIT. ihJ,ff# Charge-ONE SHILLING. Open all week diva * % SJVK-. %{« * ■ ™ni "_ ft' ra- t0 a P-m- W"1 SUNDAY MORN ?4^i^&^fffflSrsTlaa»Va^?©W INGS fromC tm 10 »•*»• The Bath-rooms are , * '"*.'_M__'_l-'_3j_irt^^^Sw'ii ,U1 Privftte, and suppliod with every oonven f »r- ij, ,— <_ jr*' -7_J5»,/ ience, Turkish towels, flesh and hair brushes, vKWRuai «"" -_win._r-.. v-..^..--. .. ~. . - co mbs, respirators, soaps, &o. Seleot Bath ■ ■ rooms (privute) for Ladies every day, at all " 171 T_ W I N TT AR,V TV. ho"r3. with female attonilanco, Ono Shilling and H) v w ' n |_| _-v v i __~ sixpence. Please note tho address—Victoria , -*-* -■-*■ street East, nbovo tho Greyhound Hotel, and CARRIAGE AND BUGGY BUILDER, next tho Cheap Bedding and Furniture Mart Auckland. N.B.—Barher In attoncfanoe. HAS REMOVED FROM __________^^ upper queen - steet TO upper Laud aud Estate Agents. SYMONDS-STREET, ~ ~ ~ ~ H TT ~ T" And hopes to retain all his old Customers aud J. Lana " Agent) stoc khrol_or, Financial gainsomenew. Agent, Arbitrator, Vuluiitor, Nationallnsurnnce ■ Buildings, Queen-r.tvect, Auckland. — RENTS and INTERESTS co__".c_ed. MONEY LENT COUSINS AND ATKIN, OUT for Cap.talis.s._o oh-rgo to lender. £6,000 COACH BUILDERS, TO LEND in sums of £"i 0 anil :>uwards, on good ELLIOTT and ALnKKT-STRKE'rg, Freehold Securities. SHARES : Bank, Insur „ .ci anco, llofoantile, Loan, and all oilier Shares Have in Stock— Boufiht and Sold. Double and Slnglo-sested Buggies, Hooded The following Freehold Properties for Inime- Phretons, Vis-a-vis, Waggonettes, Dog diate Sale :'—' • Carts, Second-hand PhMtoua OTAIIUIIU.—For Salo (a Bargain), Farm of and Buggiea S/norcs, ndjoiningthoresidoncoof tlioßcv*. Mr », Gould, and commanding one of the best views **lso > in the district. This is a good opportunity for Many Thousands Seasoned Finished Spokes, tho any gentleinijn wishing a block of good land Best Stock In Auckland. at a low price Price, £55 per acre—.l. M. __ LI.NNQX. '' 103 M tmgrx-m, MARINE RESIDKNCE-o Genuino Bargain. **«_. .WvW&tffl Price, £550 (cost upw.nla of £1100).—This boatiti 10' >_B_S^_rl/^ in'opcrty contah.3 100 acres, about 10 of If! V_S_jj«J(r which lire in fair grass. There is a 7-roomed ___w'"^__x wf»_fflL____ house, well built, and all iurnishod ready for /"IS xeSf^v. Jwi^fe^^ occupation, with man's house, 2 new boats, 30 AtXIA r^sKsOs /l^fl.__ffi_jTsy B'iecP and lambs, 3 milk cows. Price, £550— /_3*¥--) f~fi^gri 1 INi*<Kß£c_ai_3*- stock, furniture, and all included. Steamer \ /?\./ Vvf\Tfc^v/ r^^_v7iV3^?TF_f passes three days a week. The property has a v/-_y^^£J«*iV ,*ffl\J^l\/nr^ grand beach frontage,—J, M. Lennox, Land FARM of 772 acres, 11 miles from a railway Bz-v-trni TirTnnini.nK- oo_.. station, close to a cheese factory, school, and OYS VELOOH-EDI-b, --8, church; about 300 acres in good English grasses; PERAMBULATORS, 16s; O-roomad house, man's house, good orchard and INVALID CARRIAGES, all kinds (Wholesale plantation of about 10 acrcs.-J. M. Lennox, and Retail); Land Agent. Auckland. 102 M BABY SLEEPING CARRIAGES; HOWE-STREET.-Two 3-roomed Cottages, Also, BICYCLES (best English make), ROCK- with wood-sheds and every convenience; froo- ING HORSES, &0. hold allotment, 10 x-100. Price, -120—£2-0 cash, balaneo can remain.—J. M. Lennox. 02M R. ANDERSON, VICTORIA PARK, NORTH SHORE.—Lots PARI.AMATTA.STREE'I\jm)Mi.Y. 36. W ami 38 for Salo, cheap.-J. M. Lennox, Awf.-ded Four Pr**" Lau(l Agent, Auckland. ■ J. M. LENNOX, Tea Merchants. Stock Broker and Land Agent, National Insuntnco Buildings, Queen-street. IT &f\ TT" is^\ lt% TT U' H E **G H TON i CO., k 1 ~S<_l Ills X HOUSE, LAND, ESTATE AND GENERAL 4 _JL tGl__ %&! \*r J*-- i__ COMMISSION AGENTS, VALUATORS. r AND ACCOUNTANTS. TPSS CiO TifjndOn Surveys Conducted! ACa UU.) JUUllVlUll. Properties Bought and Sold. Mortgages and Loans Negotiated. Boohs Given Aiuau: (6s. of Tea Sold: o '*: Zealand Labour Exchange and Missing ** Friends Agoncy. 9-™. ____. ____. Agencies in all principal Towns throughout il% Mb *^c on'e3' j f_y. V" CENTRAL CHAMBERS, In Auckland by the Company's Agent, 17 7_ QUEEN-STREET. W iS nOTJjTN'S j. m oss k co. YV . kJ. VyV./J-__-JJ-X> KJj JD • HOUSE, LAND, & ESTATE AGENTS. Tea Dealer & Family Grocer, Wo beg tr Inform Owners of Property that JUNCTION OF QUEEN ANDGREY STREETS aff^J^lSSS AUCKLAND. • informati iof those who favour us with a cal at our cilices, in Shortland-stroct. \ TERMS STRICTLY CASH. ' Monoy to Lend at Current Rates of Interest.



Medical. TO-ERVOUS DEBILITY. \ I'lfiWCr" " 1 '"~ BBSS.',"'"] \_^^^^^A_i_%}i_^^^M Dr. JC. C. West's Nerve and Brain Trbat mknt, a guaranteed Specific for Hysteria, Dizzi ness, Convulsions, lits. Nervous Neuralgia, Headache, Nervous Prostration catißed hy the use of alcohol or tobacco, Wakefulness, Mental Depicssion, Softening ot the Brain resulting In Insanity, and leading 10 misory, decay, and death. Premature Old Ago caused by over-exer tion of tho brain, youthful folly, or over-tndul gencc. Each box contains ono month's treat mont. 5s a box, or six boxes for 255, scut by mail prepaid on receipt of price. WE GUARANTEE SIX BOXES To cure any caae. With each order received by us for six boxes, accompanied with 255, wo will send the purchaser cur written guarantee tore fund tho money if the treatment does not offecl a cure. Guarantees issued only by J. I. KING AND SONS, Chemists, Qucen-nli-ei'.t. Auckland. TIIK B Mil A d I'Oll'DIU! par em-Uena A ICKIN'ti .*•'. RATED BAKING XV POWDEIt -" The Most Economical." " Yieiils more Yeast Gas." Pure Material only. Not Mixed with Itiee Flour or Alum. 11l tins at Is lid and '.!_ Cd, Special Trie. Wholesale. A (lilr wis. THE PHARMACY. UrrKKN-STUKKT. For Sale. TT. O R S A L E, AT VICTORIA STABLES, TWO Oil THREE FIRST-CLASS LIGHT WAGGONETTES, FOR ONE HORSE. They aro In very good order, being nearly now. . Also, GOOD '3EOOND-HAND BUGGIES Slnglo or Double-seated, at Low Prices, W. CROWTHE' Ironmongery. 1' ptlmmwmMmWmmMf^ JB, B L A I X I E, • VICTORIA-STREET, IMPORTER OF BUILDERS' & FURNISH ING IRONMONGERY Direct from Ma_.ufactur_.ii_i, Has for Salo. at Low Rates- Carpenters' Tools Niiils. Locks, Illngot Kitchen Ranges ltci;ister Grates, In great Variety Marble and enamelled Siu.e Mantelpieces Largest Stock in Auckland Marblo. Electroplate, Curb, and Othor Fsnderi Galvanized Iron, Sheet Load, and Zlno Slate, Cement, and Plaster INSPECTION INVITED Gunsmith. riDN., GUNS. GUNS SHOOTING SEASON. 1883. TO SPORTSMEN. D. EVITT, OUNMAKER, •251, Queen-sthekt, Auckland (Opposite the City Market), Offers FOR SALE, at unusually Low Prices: J_____sss_&>_ Double Brooch .^P^cs&'-SjaA loading Guns /wlS^ot) Doublo Muzzle _j»*"'-" >. loading Guns , mmsm'*^~ Jti * Single Muzzle ~ . loading Guns WMjP.W Curtis and Harvey's Dta- IjX -y\ uiondGunpowder ■;-5<- . f \ Pigon,Wilks,&Laurence "'""tt-'-A-. ''*,—v 1 Alliance Gunpowder b{-JAf«i.ir\l Walker's, Parker & Co.'i J£!:*iffiP. J Shot fo\ £*af_s_ir-"' Newcastle Chilled Shot fi<sttftf Elcy'B Cartridges and Car ,-.. '.; i tridgc Cases V/v '"'':'' fV& Kiev's Caps and Wadding EiAi'sl Loading Machines, Recap Xv [£§3 pers, &c. HSI Powder Flasks and Shot Pouches v_\% Game Bags and Gun Cases $$..| Air Guns Rail Gun work of ever}' kind done on th» S~fc§ Premises. Workmanship unsurpassed £p_\ l" tho Colony, and Prico* Reasonable IU Established ISSO. OPPOSITE THE CITY MARKET. FIREWORKS ! ! FIREWORKS ! ! Avery LARGE ASSORTMENT of PAIN'S LONDON-MADE FIREWORKS on hand and to arrive. Wholesale and rotall. Sontl for prico list Drapery. TmOR MEN'S AND |B 0;\"S CLOTHING, CLOTHING. MADE TO MEASURE, OF ALL-PURE WOOL N.Z. TWEEDS, AT THE SAME PRICE AS YOU PAY FOR READY-MADE, TRY TIIK new zealand tweed company, new zkaland tweed company, 172, Queen-street (Opposite Dariiy-strket). Insurance. TO EDUCTION IN FIRE RATES. NEW ZEALAND INSURANCE COMPANY CAPITAL ONE MILLION STERLING, FIRE RISKS taken on the most LIBERAL TERMS. PROMPT SETTLEMENTS. — UNDOUBTED SECURITY. GEO. P. PIERCE, Manager. /GOVERNMENT LIFE INSURANCE. Head Office : PROVINCIAL BUILDINGS, Wellington. THE ONLY NEW ZEALAND LIFE OFFICE. GOVERNMENT SECURITY, MUTUAL INSURANCE, LOWEST PREMIUMS. The Ordinary Branch Offers an Insuranco of £1,200 at the premium charged elsowhere for £1,000, equivalent to An Immediate Bonus of £300, In addition to Full Participation in Profits. WORKMAN'S INSURANCE Specially provided for in tho ' INDUSTRIAL BRANCH. Policies Issued from £5 Upwaiids, with . «_T PARTICIPATION IN PROFITS.TEi PREMIUMS PAYABLE WEEKLY, '' Vox which a Cqllcotpr will call. SPECIAL TABLES FOR CHILDREN. i Policies of £20 and Upwards, after Three Years, can be surrendered for Cash, or for a Free Policy. —__— LIBERAL REGULATIONS, , NOTE.—The Government not only brings In surance within the roach of nearly every man, woman, and child in tlte community, but pro vides tho description of policy and modo of pay ment best suited to the requirements of each. • D. N •*"'"*■"• CQMWJBBJOJ>-S-ffc'



Ironmongery. T. & S. MORRIN & CO. (LIMITED), FURNISHING IRONMONGERS, Queen and Hioh Streets. KEROSINE COOKING STOVES. The abovo Korosine Cooking Stoves are highly rec-ininonded for thoir Efficiency and Economy. A most tlesirablo article during the Sum mer months, saving the heut and trouble connected with ordinary fires. Sizes in Stock suitable for largo or small families, guaranteed to cook in a thoroughly satis factory manner, without smoke or smell, and at a cheaper rate than can be don* by gas, coal, or wood. ELECTRO-PLATED WARE. CHRISTMAS PRESENTS. NEW YEAR PRESENTS. BIRTHDAY PRESENTS. T. k S. M. k CO. (Limited) would direct special attention at this time to their very extensive Stock of ELECTRO-PLATED WARE, comprising beautiful designs in TEA and COFFEE SERVICES, Electro-plated Trays and Salvors Spirit Stands, with richly Cut-Olasa Bottles Handsome Claret Jugs A large variety of highly Ornamental Vases, suitablo for Flowers Mantel Sholf Ornaments, 4c., kc, E,P. Biscuit Boxes Biscuit Jars, in beautiful colours E.P. Cruot Frames, 3, 4, 5, and G Classes E.P. Breakfast Cruets, in Crystal and Ornamented China Butter Dishes, Bnttor Coolors Butter Knives, Jelly Dishes Marmalade Jars Egg Frames, 3, 4, 5, and C Cups Egg and Toast Frames Elegant Afternoon Ten Sets Sardine Boxes, E.P. Salts and Peppers Napkin Rings, in great varioty Toast Racks Egg Steamers, Card Trays Sugar and Cream Stands Nickle Frames and Forks Dessert Knives and Forks, in cases OUPS! OUPS! CUPS! PRESENTATION CUPS ! A Beautiful selection of Cups, suitable for Sports, Regattas, kc, kc SPOONS and FORKS, in genuine British Electro-Plato CUTLERY,* Rogers's and Lockwood's Ivory Cutlery Iyoyy Carvers, Carvers Game Kilifo Staple SELTZOGENES I SELTZOGENES I BUILDERS' HARDWARE. ENGINEERS' AND BLACKSMITHS' HARDWARE. FURNISHING AMD GENERAL HARDWARE. TURNING LATHES, AMATEURS' TURNING LATHES. FRET CUTTING MACHINES. AMATEURS' TOOL CHESTS IN GREAT VARIETY 'I'. & S. M. AND Co. (Limited) direct Attention to their Stock of BICYCLES AND TRICYCLES, just received, and which is being Offered ata Ypry Low Rate, affording an Opportunity of Spcupqg a Good Maohine at a Low Figure. T. & S, MORRIN & CO. (LIMITED), IRONMONGERS & SHIPCHANDLERS Queen and-High Streets, AUCKLAND, And at Grahamstown, I .::■_■.-. i^^^.,.....-- || .



i Christinas Cards. - TVTEW ZEALAND CHRISTMAS I iX CARDS. c c With the view of providing for the coming l season Christmas Cards, having freßh features , of interest, particularly of such a character as 1 should make them specially suited for sending c to friends at HOME or in the other COLONIES, 8 we are now publishing a series of ; CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR CARDS I OF ij NEW ZEALAND FLOWERS, _ The subjects are six in number, vis,, :l POHUTUKAWA I RATA s MANUKA KOWHAI c CLEMATIS I AXE AXE i. The Cards arc from Drawings by MISS EAMES, of Auckland, and havo boon repro duced in the most perfectmannov by the art of '* CHROMO-LITHOGRAPHY. '. Price; Sixpence each, or 2s Od the set of G Cards 0 Post Free. ,j- Wholesale price on application. UP T O~N & C 0., c BOOKSELLERS AND STATIONERS, ' 0 Auckland. Ironmongery. 0 Cheap Hardware Blouse. \ 234, QUEKN-.STItI.ET, ArCKLANU, ii 1 J. &J. Dickey •1' HAVE FOR SA'IE ROWATT'S ANUCAPNIC LAMPS, if Also, I EXTRA BURNERS, FONTS, GLOBES, c. AND WICKS, 1 And a Great Variety Of c CHIMNEYS. 1 _" RODGERS'S, LOCKWOOD'S, & WIGFALL'S ■ TABLE & POCKET CUTLERY. | JOHNSON'S CELEBRATED SCISSORS. I CLARK'S BOILERS, SAUCEPANS, &0., I GRIFFITHS'S PATENT TEA AND 1 COFFEE POTS. i STAMPED TINNED MEAT AND PIE , DISHES, BASINS AND MILK PANS, \. All Sizes, [ BUCKETS, TUBS, PAILS, AND OVENS, fc BROOMS, SCRUBBERS, WHISKS, kc, J HAIR, CLOTH, k NAIL BRUSHES. 3 _ PARKES'S, BLACK'S, AND LYNDON'S s SPA DES AND DIGGING FORKS. \ GARDEN HOES, RAKES, k TROWELS. t t DISSTON, SORBY, AND SPEAR AND JACKSON'S HAND, RIP, AND j TENNON SAWS. i f i AXES, ADZES, TOMAHAWKS AND j CHISELS, AUGERS, PLANES, HAMMERS, BRACES, TWIST AND PATENT BITS, A..L SIZES, LOCKS, HINGE NAILS, k BRASSWARE, SCOTT'S GENUINE WHITE LEAD, RAW, BOILED, k LINSEED OIL, FIVE PER CENT. DISCOUNT ALLOWED TO CASH PURCHASERS On all Sales amounting to 20s and upwards, J* & <X. Dickey 234. QUEEN-STREET. UNION OIL, SOAP, AND CANDLE COMPANY (LIMITED). MANUFACTURERS OF COMMON AND TOILET SOAPS, CANDLES, PEANUT, AND OTHER LUBRICATING OILS. Soap and Candle Works: Parnell. Oil Works: Customs-street West. Warehouse and Offices: . Lower Albert street. Cash Purchasers of Tallow. Delivery taken at their Parnoll Works or Warehouse, TX/' 7. D ALTON, C.E., AROniTBCT AND SURVEYOR, Has Removed to High-street (fronting Vuloan Lane), over Mr White's, Law Stationer, * PAJENT -VBENT §__SBte__»L_... ..v.. .;,_' .„..,...



€oodsou-s Eondon Arcajl< , GOODSON'S -LONDON ARCADE... ~— / INVITE INSPECTION OF OUR MAGNIFICENT STOCK OF GOODS, ' ADMIRABLY ADAPTED for NEW YEAR'S PRESENTS NOVELTIES JUST RECEIVED. We append a few Lines, but our Stock «- " Varied it i S .,ey„„a enumeration huhe column, of a newspaper. ""wins w,^^Af^_i^^^ - .■ - Waltl,ain,fro ] n'o,r o,la v;','i.,i I'I!';.' 'lorizontal.30q r,, ", „,}\nlcrbury, for Boys 25. Clocks, Nickel, Time, from 7s6d -i.-" . /'ami, from 12s Cd „ Wood, from 6s (id Eight-day, Gothic, Strike 9n_ '■ „ in Marble (elegant), from lou a Alberts, in Sterling Gold, from 45 S ~" . Silver, from 10s ' ' '. - Abyssinian and Gold Cased ...... . ■ t. "r. «'''• "air, and Steel from is 011** Brooch and Earrings, Gold (sterli,^, & m » Brooches, Gold (sterling £$***•« ' „ Silver „ from 2s M Brooch and Earrings, AJjg^O^^,, ; ... Silvcrine, 2s Od I Brooches, Artistic Imitati^ed" 01*& M A Bracelets, Gold (sterling), 20s Silver „ 5 3 o^*J?i%^£s&£^t.k_ Ix)cUet ß ,inSterUngGoltfronuo?rino'2aM .. •• . . Silver, from 5s Abyssinian and Silverine Oom ' Necklets, Sterling Gold7f?om 20s - - " ~" . Silver, 10s " b,' B, si'l' a" and Silvcrine, 2s td ' : „ Pearl, Bead, i.nd Jet, Is Rings, Gents'(Hall-marked) from 5s ■ -' " Ijad7s 9(i ( i llress,wUllprcciol«stone 9 ,from * ' " WC 7si6T aUd Keepera' 9andlßc„fro m ■ „ Gilt and Silverino, Is „ Silver, sterling, Is Gd -.leetro-plato Tea and Coffee Sots 25s „ Cruets;and Toast nicks, 4s 6d " " Dcflsei't OrkS&SpooDß'per^.l2s ',', '.', Tea ," " " Aia „ IJessertandFishfnivesaiJborta „ , _~ (incase) ':":•:■, i, „ Goods lUegant for Presents A' CUTLERY-Tabloand Dessert Knives, 12s per ; Table knives and Forks, It 6d per Table Carv er f rom _<&q^ b t Knife, Fork and Spoon, is ■ Bread and Pocket Knives, from 6d' A PURCHASERS MAY REVEL IN THE CHOICE TO SELECT FROM." A CHRISTMAS TREE ■ / '_' May he Laden with Presents at a Nominal Sum by visiting THE LONDON ARCADE. Gents' Suites in Gold, Silver, Pearl,'&c &c. . Scarf Rings, from Is < •*-':._Sgj Greenstone and Gum Ornaments -'vi Pencil Casc3 in Gold, Silver, AUumiiiium Pearl, Ivory (some novel designs) Ladies' and Gents' Dressing Cases and B>g« Work Boxes and Writing Desks, from 2s lid . Fancy Baskets and Maori Kits Ladies' Bags and Companions, from Is Cd ■ Jewel Cases and Cash Boxes, from 2s Od . Brackets in plush and wood (elegant) : • .' Albums (Scrap), Photographic and Stamp Concertinas and Accordians, from 5s > Brushes, Hair, Tooth, Nail and Hat. Books and Stationery at English prices ■ j A Bagatelle Boards, from 63s Bags in Leather, Plush, Carpet, and Russia' Leather Japanese Slippers, from 's „ Articles of Curio (splondid stock! Bassinettes, from 6s 6d -~)' Drafts, Chess, Backgammon and Drafts Christmas and Birthday Cards Cigarette and Cigar Cases, from la Card Cases, in Leather, Ivory, Silver1; __d Pearl Brushes and Combs of all kinds Perfumery and Toilet Requisites Toilet and Chamber Sets Cricketware and Tennis Goods " Tea, Breakfast, and Afternoon Tea Sets Dolls and Dolls' Houses Photo, Frames in great variety Fans, Blaok and White, from la Glove and Handkerchief Boxes, from 2s 8d ! ■ Glass Dishes, Jugs, Tumblers and Wines :..;,"£ Mathematical Instruments . ' i|a Japanese and Chinese Lanterns Moist Colour and Paint Boxes, from la Lustres and Yasos g Opora and Field Glasses " .. . ... i;. Portmanteaux from los Perambulators from 10s 6d • ■ -, Purses of all kindß from is • ■ "■' Poekot-books, great variety Terra Cotta ana Bronze Ornamonts Rocking and Pole Horses Scraps in great variety Views of Auckland, 2s Views of Wellington, Is 6d Views of Dunedin and Christchurch, 2s 6d We have just unpacked a Splendid Assort- r ■ mentof STERLING GOLD & SILVER JEWELLER^ | At prices defying Competition. In ABYSSINIAN and other ARTISTIC IMI TATIONS, none can touch us. V- EfcECTRO-PLATKD GOODS, suitable for Pre sents, we have a grand Stock. Before Purchasing Your Before Purchasing Your CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR PRESENTS; CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAY PRESENTS; See i ■ SEE GOODSON'S LONDON ARCADE.. GOODSON'S LONDON ARCADE. A Large, Competent, and Obliging Staff <* Assistants ; yet we say to our mimcroui, .' ' Friends, COME EARLY. EVERY CRICKETER should present a Lady with the "LADIES' GLIDE TO cMCKKT,' interesting, amusing, and instructive. Price, Is, , Obtainable only ut tho ARCADE. A r We CLOSE from 12 to 6 p.m. on BOXING an NEW YEAR'S DAY, remaining open moriiing> and evening for the convenience of our country Customers. GOODSON'S /■ —LONDON ARCADE,- AND AT CHRISTCHURCH and WELLINGTON^ '