EIGHT HOURS DEMONSTRA TION.

Thic General Committee of tho above movement met last night in the Working Men's Club, Mr Ileslop in the chair. There was a very full attendance of delegates, among them three from societies not before represented. A communication was read from tho Trade and Labour Council re pro gramme for mass meeting in Choral Hall on evening of 29th, which was heartily endorsed by this Committee. It was stated by tho Chairman that Messrs Tonks and Co. had kindly consented to sell the booths, etc., by auction free of charge. It was resolved to hold the salo on tf_e 18th, and to insert advertisements in Star and " Herald " four times to that effect. The sketch of Obstacle Race is being executed, and will be exhibited in a few days in the window of Mr Porter, tobacconist, Queen-street. Theribbonsgiving admission to Cricket (.round on the 29th,are now ready, and may be had of any member of Committee. It was resolved to invite Messrs Fordor and W. XV. Robinson to act as liandicappors for the forthcoming sports. Tho canvassers reported having received money and prizes or promises of such from tlio following : — Crnickshank and Miller, Samuel Coombes, Coupland and Co., N.Z. Tweed Company, Mr Davies, Mr Montague, New Zealand Clothing Factory, Partridge and Woollams, Mr Shortt, T. and S. Mori'in, Porter and Co., Mr A. Tilly, Mr Harris, Air McGregor, Mr Heather, New Zealand Insurance Co., South British In surance Co., Licensed Victuallers, A. Clark and Sons, W. Swunson, M.H.R., Mr Lynch, Phillipps and Sons, \V. V'uile and Co., Mr I. Alexander, Hellaby Bros., Mr Goodson, Boylan and Tanlield, Mr W. Partridge, Mrs Smith, Mr Barnett, Mr McMaster, Mr Hulme, Anchor Hotol, Holland and Fortzer, Holland and Butler, Mr Twohill, Cr. Thomp son, Mr Jones, Leydonßros., O. Humphries, Mr Hatswell, American Rubber Stamp Company, Cosgrave and Co., R. Eagleton, Mr McLachlan, Mr Smith, Mr H. A. H. Hitchens, Mr C Foster, Mr Bennett, Mr Dickey, Mr Seeats, Mr Oram, Gibbons and Co., Mr Lynch, Mr Jas. Adams, Mr Lewisson, Sargood, Ewin, and Co., Mr M. 11. Rowe, Mr Cohen, Fisher and Co., Mr XV. H. Fenton, Garrett Bros., Jas. Ah Kew, Mr Cobley, Capt. Harrison, Mr L. Phillips, Mr Kelly, Mr Hamley, Mr B. Koano, Mr Edgar, Mr Brett, Mr Jagger, Mr VV. D. Dallen, Roycroft and Co., and Mr Thos. Cole.

Mr Edward Leydon waselected starter. It was decided to hold a special meeting next Wednesday to receive final report of can vassers and allot prizes to tbe different events.

IMPORTANT TO HOTEL. KEEPERS.

[by telegraph.—press association.]

Wanganui, this day. At the Police Court yesterday morning, Harriet Broughton, of the Provincial Hotel, was charged with supplying liquor to a drunken man. Drunkenness was ad mitted to a certain extent, but for the defence it was contended that the liquor was not "sold" by the innkeeper in accor dance with the Act, but by the barmaid, and that the drink was purchased by another man, who "shouted" for the man who was intoxicated. It was also stuted that the barmaid did not know the man was drunk. 11.3 Worship over ruled the law points, and on the evidence of the police convicted. He allowed the rif_'ht of uppeal on the law points, if wished, or would give a small penalty. Mr Barni coat, for the defendant, agreed to the latter alternative, and a fine of 40s was imposed, His Worship ruling that it was not neces sary in these cases te endorse the judgment on tho license. The judgment, therefore, was not endorsod.'

SPORTING NEWS.

Wanganui Cup Weights,

The following weights have been issued by Mr J. 0. Evett for the Wanganui Cup, 2} miles :— st lb st lb Mischief .. .. i) 5 Miss Juan .. fill Turquoise .. II 0 Refrigerator .. 610 Leonata .. .. 812 Comet .. .. 6)0 Leonora .. 811 Administrator .. 6 10 TimWhiftter ..8 0 Pareroa .. ..6 10 Sir George .. 8 3 Alitm .. ..6 9 .'.ibciler .. .. 711 Consul .. ..6 9 Si. Clair .. ..7 10 Wairareka ..6 9 The Poet .. ..7 5 Wohora .. ..6 8 .Maori .. ..7 5 Orntu .. ..6 8 Payard _ ..7 1 Horataunga .. 6 8 The Laird.. .. 7 1 llippona .. .. 6 8 Ringleader ..7 3 Gallant .. ..6 7 Escopeta .. ..7 3 Lubra .. ..6 7 Nonnanby ..7 1 Larrikin .. ..6 7 Armourer.. ..7 0 Sweet Home .. 6 7 Buzzard .. ..70 Blue Gown ..67 Dan 7 0 Sham .. ..6 7 Flora McDonald 013 Gabblo .. ..0 7 Lord of the Isles 612

Our Local Charities.

(To the Editor.)

Sik, —I observe in one or two advertise ments of our local charities a notice that subscribers of not less than one pound will only be entitled to vote for honorary officers, &c. I submit the qualification should be reduced, if we desire the various institutions to succeed apart from private help and the thousand and one calls on everybody's purse" (or at least those who have a heart in their bodies). There are already the following institutions asking for public subscriptions: — The Hospital, Benevolent Society, Sailors' Home, kc, kc It is certain that, however desirous a person may be to help these necessary and useful institutions, unless ho is possessed of means he cannot do so; if, however, it is the help of the wealthy only which ia solicited, a grievous mistake will be made in preventing that interest being taken if those unfortunately only able to subscribe five or ten shillings yearly aro to be shut out of any participation or voice in the management. Wealth does not necessarily always accompany brains, and it is possible that many a willing subscriber of a crown piece may be able to give help in a direction not altogether of a monetary character. What these socioties want is the interest of the many, and I suggest to them (hat all subscribers of five or ten shillings (paid yearly) Bhould bo entitled to vote too.—l am, &c., Ex Asimo.

Our Athlete's Verdict.

BICYCLING.

John Rolfe, Est]., champion bicyclist of Eng land and Australia, who at prosent is open to run a long-distanco raco with any bicyclist for the championship of tho world, glveß his per sonal experience of the valuablo properties of St. Jacob's Oil, as used by him in his recent contest with Jno. Watson for tho championship of Australia.

208, Elizabeth-street North, Melbourne, Victoria, 23rd November, 1883. To the Editor Auckland Evening Star. Dear Sir,—l desire to add my clieorful endorse ment of the good oirecta I havo at all times re ceived from the use of St. Jacob's Oil when in activo training and racing. During mv recent 0 days' contost hold in the Melboumo"Exhibi tion Building for £500 and tho championship of the Australian and adjacent colonies, it was my boon companion. I continually used it before and after each day's performance, and tho re sults simply astonishod mo. After riding for 8 consecutive hours each day, viz., from haff-past 2 until half : past 10, my limbs would become soro and still' from over-cxort.on, but after being well-rubbed with tho oil all muscular pam immediately vanished a^d I felt as fresh as ever. As proof poaltive.af tor the contest, was over, I rode 101 miles against time before a pub lic audience and accomplished it in fl hours 11 minutes to! seconds. Another application of St, Jacob s Oil was made, ar.d it removed all feel. ings of fatigue nnd.l felt perfectly lit for another race. Am positive it aided me to winthomatch, and I shall never outer a similar contost without a bicycle and St. Jacob's Oil, v"1 I strongly advise all "wheolmcn" and other athletes to givo it a trial, and feel fully con' I remain, dear Sir, Yours truly, John Rolfe. cricket. DAVID SCOTT, Esq., of the firm of Mossrs Mifi' 1 oomlSc^^iol^ke:aA'- Footba" ESS? H",™°v Victoria.-"St. Jacob's Oil V f JSihin at °',- cc ° _ pain' x commend it to ail foot bailers and cricketers." AQUATICS. EDWARD TRICKETT, Esq., ono of the world's greatest oarsmen,-" I havo found St. Jacob s Oil a sure and curtain euro."

GENUINENESS GUARANTEED.

ST. JACOB'S OIL CONQUERS PAIN.

IT CURES RHEUMATISM, NEURALGIA, HEADACHE, TOOTHACHE, BACK ACHE, AND ALL SIMILAR AILMENTS.

A oash reward of £100 will bo paid by the CHARLES A. VOGELEU COMPANY OF _3AL TIMORE, MARYLAND, UNITED STATES ok AMERICA, Proprietors of St. Jacob's Oil, or by their accredited local representatives to any person producing proof to tfcc effect that the testimonials published by them in regard to St. Jacob s Oil arc not strictly genuine.

Wholesale Depot : M. LEVY AND COMPANY. AUCKLAND.

Printed ana Published by lbs PmimUW HENRY BRETT, of SymondsHrtrmt at M General Printing office, Wyndham-rtrS", bJ : J| the Province of Auckland, New Zealand. Saturday, January 12, 18M, A

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR, SATURDAY, JANUARY W, IRS4.



Auctlout*. V. S. COCHRANE] [JAS. DACRE WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 20. IMPORTANT LAND SALE, DEVON PORT. VALUABLE BEACH FRONTAGES. CHOICE BUILDING SITES. MAGNIFICENT VIEWS. rpiTE Subscribers will sell by auction, at .L their Rooms, Queen-street, on Wednes day, 20th February, at 12 o'clook, THE CALLIOPE ESTATE, Situate between the Victoria Wharf and the New Dock, only two minutes' walk from either. Full particulars in future issue. SAMUEL COCHRANE k SON, Auctioneers. THURSDAY, JANUARY 17. THE REMUERA YARDS. FOR SALE, at tho Remuera Yards, on Thursday, January 17, 60 Choico Fat Cattle, from Pali! and Awltu 100 Bullocks, from Waltara and Waikato l(!0 good Napier Wethers _ , , 609 Fat Sheep and Lambs, from Waikatc and W&-tara Dairy Cows, Storo Cattle Fat and Store Pigs. ALFRED BUCKLAND. THE HAYMARKET ■yy 'O O L gA L I TUESDAY, JANUARY 22, At 12 o'clock ALFRED BUCKLAND. TIIE HAYMARKET. SEVERAL FIRST-CLASS REAPERS AND MOWERS AND REAPEgS FOI SALE. Tho samo may be viewed on application beln[ mado at tho Ollico of ALFRED BUCKLAND. /"10UNTRY CATTLE SALES Pokeno—Monday, January 11 Drury—Wednesday, January 16 Papakura—Wednesday, January 30 Sheep Fair—Tuesday, February 5. ALFRED BUCKLAND. TUESDAYS. THE HAYMARKET. SALE OF WOOL, SHEEPSKINS, HIDES, and TALLOW, eaoh TUESDAY at 12 o'clock. ALFRED BUCKLAND. THE HAYMARKET, KEGULAR SALES OF HAY ANI STRAW EACH TUESDAY AND FRIDAY. At 11 o'clock. ALFRED BUCKLAND. MONDAY, JANUARY 14. milE FOURTH WOOL SALE OF THE SEASON Will bo held at DURHAM YARDS ON MONDAY, JANUARY 14. AT 2 O'CLOCK. HUNTER AND NOLAN. TUESDAY, JANUARY 15. I JUNCTION YARDS. i FOR SALE, at Junction Yards, on Tues day next, 120 Fat Oxen from One-tree Hill, Pukekohe Hawcra, and Waikato 250 Prime Fat Wethers from Matamata ,100 Fat Sheep from Normanby 200 Fat Sheep from Hawora 80 Fat Lambs _0 Grown Steers from Mahurangi Duiry Cows, Fat and Stoic Pigs HUNTER & NOLAN. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 7. JUNCTION YARDS, SHEEP FAIR. mHE UNDERSIGNED will hold theii FIRST ANNUAL SHEEP FAIR ON FEBRUARY 7. Intending vendors will bo good enough t< Bend particulars for cataloguing on or befor. the previous Tuesday. HUNTER k NOLAN. DURHAM YARDS. FOR SALE, at the Durham Yards, every Tuesday, at 11 o'clook, HIDES, TALLOW, WOOL, and SKINS. HUNTER & NOLAN. MONDAY, JANUARY 14. COMMENCING AT 11 O'CLOCK. GRAND PIANO BY ROMHILDT. GRAND PIANO BY ROMHILDT. HANDSOME HOUSEHOLD FURNI TURE AND EFFECTS, CRYSTAL GLASS PLATE, kc, ko„ kc. AT THE nESIDENCE OF DAVID lIEAN, ESQUIRE, SYMONDS-STREET, NEARLY OPPOSITE THE GRAMMAR SCHOOL. (jTABRIEL JLeWIS HAS received instructions to Sell by Auction, as above, at 11 o'clook Monday, January 11, THE WHOLE OF THE ABOVE HAND SOME HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE AND PLATE, AS PER CATALOGUE. CATALOGUE NOW READY. _ i '■ I The Auctioneer desires to state that it would be superfluous to give detail in abovo Adver tisoment, as the Articles aro Vory Numerous and as Catalogues are now ready, Intending Purchasers can have same on application. ON VIEW AT 9 O'CLOCK MORNING OF SALE, LUNCHEON PROVIDED. LUNCHEON PROVIDED. QALE OF TOWNSHIP OF KAWHIA. *r Crown Lands Office, Auckland, November 15,1883. Sixty-one Sections in tho above Township mutuiiur from 28 perches to 1 rood and 26 perches, «m be offered for Sale by Public Auction, at Sis Office, on WEDNESDAY, the 23rd January. inn at 11 o'clock in the forenoon, at an upset iriee of from £12 10s to £10 per Section. Mans and Schedules of Sections for salo can i_J__in at"this Office, and at all Railway Sta mps and Post Offices. D A TOLEi .... j Commissioner of Crown Lands.



Auctions. -'•" MONDAY, JANUARY 14, 1884, At Noon, MARINE RESIDENCE SITES. VILLA SITES. SEA BATHING, FISHING, kc, kc NEAR LAKE TAKAPUNA, NORTH SHORE. THE undersigned will offer for salo by auction, on the above date, at his Mart, 129, Queen-street. Aucklund, VALUABLE ALLOTMENTS of from 1 to 3 ACRES of SEMI-VOLCANIC SOIL, in all containing about 10 ACRKS, together with the SUBSTANTIAL HOUSE thereon erected, lately occupied by Captain Welch, and known as "SEAVIEW." Tho land for sale is situated within twenty minutes' drivo from tlio Devonport Wharf, having frontago to tho Lake Takapuna Road, also frontage to the sea. and to the llnest beach around Auckland (suitable for boating or sea bathing). Tho viows from any part of the property are unexcelled by any around Auckland, and only require to bo soon to be appreciated. The Sale Is hold over till after the Christmas i holidays, to givo opportunity to persons desirous of purchasing to view the land. 1 TERMS.—One-tenth Cash on fall of hammer, balance in three months, at seven per cent, interest, or two-thirds of the purchase money ' may remain for threo years at eight per cent. per annum. Lithographic plans can be had on application. Tho Land is Flagged and Pegged. For further information, apply to R. C. GREENWOOD. Auctioneer. MONDAY.IJANUARY 14. R. C. GREENWOOD WILL sell by auction, at his Mart, on Monday, Jan. 11, at noon, A GOOD 5-ROOMED HOUSE with Workshop, good well with pump, situated in South street, Newton. Allotment 10 x 200, planted with choice fruit treees. There is _ back entrunco to the lot from York-street. R. C. GREENWOOD, Auctioneer. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 30, ISS4. \ BELMONT. 5 SHOAL BAY, NORTH SHORE. VILLA SITES! VILLA SITES! ~ R. C. GREENWOOD XTTJLL sell by auction at his Mart, 129, T T Quoen-stro6t, on Jan. 30,1881, at noon, 18 CHOICE VILLA SITES ef about 1 acre each, commanding lino and oxtcnslvo views of the city and surrounding country, and ad joining Victoria Park and noar the Devon port Wharf. The soil Is of good quality, and the whole of tho lots havo a good aspeot, and need only to be seen to bo appreciated. Tho Lots, having a wator frontago, are admir ably adapted for fruit or market gardening The Lotßaro flagged, and plans will bo ready ii; afew days. Terms; i cash ;Jin B months by P.N.. with 7 per cont. addod ; balance can remain two or throo years, at current rate. ' R. C. GREENWOOD, Auctioneer. B. TONKS.] |R. C. CARR.] |B. D. TONKS, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 23. ALLOTMENTS IN SYMONDS STREET and HAVELOCK-STREET, To be Leased for Fifty Years, Under Instructions from Board of Governors Grammar School, At 12 o'clock, ON WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 23. B. TONKS k CO., , Auctioneers. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY IC. £2,000 VALUE OP ENGLISH-MADE FURNI TURE, MIRRORS, ELECTRO * PLATED GOODS, DESSERT SETS, FLOWER POTS, BRONZES, MATS, RUGS, HORSEHAIR, HAT STANDS, UMBRELLA STANDS, .ESTHETIC CABINETS, kc, kc, kc. E. k A. ISAACS |_| AYE receivod Instructions to sell by J-*- Auction at their stores. Queen-street, on Wednesday, Jan. 10, at 11 o'clock, P9 flftO VALUE OF LEATHER. CRE _t.__,UUU TONNE. REP. and VELVET DRAWING - ROOM and DINING ROOM SUITES OAK BEDROOM SUITES TABLES, CHAIRS, TOWEL HORSES CHEFFONIERS, BOOKCASES - SPITTOONS, BRACKETS, MIRRORS WORK TABLES, CARD TABLES OCCASIONAL TABLES, WASHSTANDS COMMODES, WRITING TABLES j WHATNOTS, MUSIC STANDS 3 MATS, RUGS, CARPETS, QUILTS HORSEHAIR VASES. FLOWERSTANDS, BRONZES FANCY FLOWER POT 3 DESSERT SETS ELECTROPLATED GOODS ' PIANO by Erard 1 BAGATELLE TABLE, full size CANE-3EATED OFFICE CHAIRS SPRING, WOOL, AND HAIR MAT TRASSES &c„ &c„ &. NO RESERVE, E. & A. ISAACS, Merchants and Auctioneers, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 16, at noon. GOOD INVESTMENT. VALUABLE CENTRAL CITY PRO PERTY. TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION. R. ARTHUR HAS been favoured with instructions from the agent of Thos. Russell, C.M.G., to sell by public auction at his Mart, Queen-st., on Wednesday, lGtli, at 12 o'clock noon, That centrally situated BLOCK OF FREE HOLD CITY PROPERTY (opposite the Albert Park), having a large frontage to Victoria Quadrant, Bank-street, etc., subdivided into Eleven Good Building Sites. Convenient sites for model lodg ing-houses, private residcnco, etc, Tho situation of this Property so close to i Queen and other leading streets makes it a desirable investment, as it must shortly become . very valuable. Title—Lands Transfer Terms easy. , Plan can be seen at Marf, THURSDAY, JANUARY 17, NOON " ZION HILL," BIRKENHEAD TOWN -1 SHIP, NORTHCOTE. Uninterrupted and Extensive View of City, Harbour, and Country. Large Allotments, Cultivated Land, Good Roads, Short Distance from Wharves. R. ARTHUR HAS been favoured with instructions from Mr Johnstone to soli by public auction at his Estate, Land, and Houso Sale room, Arthur's Mart, Queen-street, on Thurs day, 17th January next, at 12 o'clock noon, A PORTION OF HIS MAGNIFICENT ESTATE, NOW BEING SURVEYED AND CUT UP INTO LARGE BUILD ING SITES, NAMED " ..lON HILL." The Situation Is ono of the flneat on tho North Shore, but a short distance from either of the . Wharves, having frontagos to both the main Roads, adjoining tho Property of the Wesleyan Church. From its central and convenient position this , must become the Township of Birkenhead. ; The View cannot be surpassed, and the Soil is , good and has been well cultivated. • TERMS; Very Easy. All are invited t« view this very fine Property. Flags will show position. Plans can be obtained at the Office of the * Auctioneer. *



Itlcdical. FIRST riUZB A.A. & I.A. EXHIBITION, 188.'!. £1,000 BE*AR»- C A U T I 0 N. ASK FOR jjL ITOHENS'B _I_>LOOD X\,ESTORER. THE GREAT NEW ZEALAND REMEDY FOU CLEANSING, PURIFYING, AND INVIGORATING THE BLOOD. The proprietor, in explaining why ho has not for sonic time pushed tbe sale of the above, would state that lie received such a serious cheek by the disastrous lire which destroyed costly appliances and a magnificent stock of prepared herbs (recently replaced), and he lias not there lore been inuposition to come before tlio public. He lias not been able to satisfy all the local and lorcign demands, nnd was unable to administer as extensively as he could have desired to the wants of a suffering world. MR HITCHENS is now happy to slate that be is once again in a . position to supply this health-giving medicine, which ho is convinced will, "with the blessing of God," euro almost any disorder, owing to its irresistible yet gentle operation. 11l coming before the public and planting bis standard once more on the ramparts of the i great enemy of mankind—i.e.,sickness—he trusts that an overruling l'roviilenee will bless his future efforts to mitigate the physical woes of ! man. In this evening's Stau appear a few of tlio hundreds of testimonials received by 1 Mr Hitchens. one of which is from one of Auckland's best known citizens. It re quires no further comment than to say that hi'j illness was of a most severe typo, ballling the skill of medical men, while other infallible remedies were tried without tho slightest - change for the better. Here is what Captain Farquharsaysofllltchons's Blood Rkstorkh:— Auckland, Oetobor 15, ISS.l.—Dear Sir,—For twelve months I suffered severely from sciatica, and tried various remedies, without avail, and as a last resource 1 was recommended to give your Blood Restorer atrial, which I did, and I havo much pleasure in testifying that after I taking it for three months I completely re covcredmy health. I may say I had no faith in it at first, but the result was such a thorough euro that I consider it my duty to acknowledge, unsolicited, its curativo powers.—l am. Sir, ' faithfully yours, XV. FARQUIIAR, Master Mariner, Ponsonby.—To H. A, ft. Hltohonß,Esq. : The Proprietor would hero Intimate that 1 £1,000 • will be forfeited to any Charitable Institution if • tho good done by his medicine has been over 1 estimated. - ______ Tho Proprietor is prepared to meet on a public platform any persona who dlßpute the voracity of testimonials, and he will undortako to prove the (f cnuineneas of the cures effected. Ho Is also willing to moct in public tho medical gentlemen - who have attended tho patients and have pro nounced them Incurable, and answer questions ' put relative to tho facts of tho cases quotod. Medical men's names havo.froni motives of con sideration, been excluded from all testimonials, but then personal acknowledgment would add ■ increased brilliance to the fame of tho medicine. • SOLE PROPRIETOR : HA TT TTIT chens, PROTECTED THROUGHOUT THE WHOLE COLONIES. THIS MEDICINE differs from Ordinary Pro prietary Preparations, inasmuch as it was the product of years of study and investigation by an eminent physician of tho Army Medical Stair, with whom MR HITCHENS served during the New Zealand War as Assistant-Dis penser to the Imperial Forces. On its introduction to tho public ns a Specific for the Cure of Rheumatism, Rheumatic Gout. Scrofula, Skin Diseases, Blood Impurities, and General Debility, it quickly attained great - celebrity, and soon was sought after from every part of New Zealand, nnd Australian Colonies. and various Europetinitcs. Its curative and dcp.irativo properties have boon fully attest cd by thonunioroustestimonials i received by the proprietor from patients who had long suffered from the above distressing maladies, who had applied in vain to physicians for relief, and in whose cases Turkish Baths. Hot Springs, and other popular remedies had been resorted to without effect. This celebrated medicine is compounded from products of the vegetable kingdom, is palatable 1 and easily taken, mild, but effectual, in its action upon the animal economy. It is,in sooth, a veritablo lli.ooo Rkstoher, cleansing it, and thereby restoring diminished vitality. It pre sents, unquestionably, a purer, safer, better, and more reliable alterative medicine than any that has hitherto been available to the people. The strongest recommendation for this medicine is its own intrinsic worth, as shown by the marvellous curc3 effected on well-known and much-respected members of our community. The best proof of this is to be found in the large number of testimonials received by the maker, • thankfully acknowledging thccomplete restora tion of health experienced by using this 1 panacea. At the request of those already cured, the Proprietor now brings the Blood Restorer . more prominontly before the public, in the sure ' and certain hope that this utilising of tho gifts ■ of a merciful Providence will prove a great blessing to suffering humanity, by curing long seated disease, and averting threatening sick ness. Tlio want of a roliablo remedy for Rheu matism, &c., has long been felt as one of the greatest calamities of the age. While other means and medicines havo been proving them selves vain and delusive, this remedy has been silently and steudily unloosing the cruel lingers . of disease, and freeing captive men from their ' deadly embrace. The people arc now requested to give the Blood _____.roi.--i_ a fair und im partial trial. And tho Proprietor would have it distinctly understood that the cures of Rheu matism, &c, arc duo entirely to this medicine's wonderful elt'cct upon tho blood, by its cleansing, purifying, and invigorating power. Impurity and Inactivity of the blood is the cause of most sickness and pain. After a course of this medlcino, blood vessels—which have become, as It wero, choked up with unhealthy matter—become o.Thilirant with pure scarlet life-blood, llowing naturally along, and im parting in Its course vigour and strength to tho entire system. Sold by Kempthornk, Prosser & Co. (Now Zealand Drug Company); Hamilton Bros., Queen-street; Mr ;J. Edson, Chemist. Queen street; Mr C. Henderson (late Hopkins), Queen-street Junction; Mr Robinson, Chemist, Parnell; Mr Hill, Queen-street; Mr Hudson, Victoria-street; Mr Fallwell, Otahuhu; Mr Fallwell, Mr It. T. Gillman, Onehunga; Sands & Co., Chemists, Waikato; Mr Halliday, Symonds-strcet; Mr Kirkpatrick, Kawakawa; Mr J. Marriner, Hokianga; Mr A. G. HUGHES, Cambridge. Waikato, and all tho Thamoß Chemists; L. D. Nathan & Co.; Mr Lennard, Wade. Mr Alex. Eagleton. Hairdrossor, of Quecn strect, Auckland, suffered with a paralysed arm, with every indication of tho disease spreading through the body. Tho doctors pronounced the case hopoloss, and friends believed his end was drawing near, when he was induced to give Hitohons's Blood Restorer a trial, the result being an Immediate change for the better; and on continuing to take the medicine he was completely restored to hoalth and strength. Mr D. It. CmsnoLM, Agent for Mr HrrcnENS. Dear Sir,—lt is with heartfelt thanks that I am able to endorse tho sterling qualities of Mr Hitchcns's invaluable Blood Restorer. Being induced by Mr Disber, who spoke In oulogistic terms of its merits, to place my wife (who was suffering very acutoly with Rheumatic Fever) under its treatment, I am very happy to state the medicine has acted quite magical. After a few doses pain entirely ccasod, and shcismaking rapid progress, and is now cnablod to resume her household duties. Acting so beneficially, I would not be without such a valuable remedy, and should impress upon those who are similarly suffering pot. to ovorlook this specific, , whicli is inestimable—liojieyc me, yours very sincerely. THOMAS BROWN, Brittaniu ' Iloigbts, Nelson. Jlaraiti (near Howick), Auckland, 17th August, 1882. To H. A. H. Hitchens.—Sir,—l had been for i flvo years suffering from an ulcerated log, and after being twice under treatment in the Auck ' land Hospisal, without anyimprovement, I was induced to give your Blood Restorer a trial, and am proud to say after four bottles, and the use of your Ointment, I becamo quito woll. Please accept my warmest thanks, and givo this what you publicity wish, that others may beneflt thereby. — Yours most respectfully, CHARLES MORGAN, Marajti. Sherldan-stroct, off Wellington-street, Auckland, December 1,1882. Mit Hitchens : Dour Sir.—As you ha\o asked me to describe my state at tho timo Mr McMillan recommended mo to use your Blood Restorer, and the effect that it; had on nic, I will simply Fay that whether it was Lumbago, Sciatica, or Paralysis that made me so helpless, I do not : know; but. at any rate I was unable to stand for nine months, and had to be lifted like a baby, and my taste was entirely gone. Dr. said I had an affection of the spine, and that 1 | should never have the use of my limbs again. Ho brought another medical man to see me, and I was told that 1* would probably live only a snort time, and it mas no use of their holdinii out false hopes. I thanked them, and felt as thoy did. Mr McMillan, living opposite, i inauiracl what was the matter, and my husband ; told him. He at onco said, " Let her tako Mr • Hitchcns's Blood Restorer,!or I believe that will ■ put her all right." 1 did so, and after using the third bottle iv the third week, I began to feel a , change, and a tingling sensation in my limbs. , Every subsequent bottle seemed to be doing me more good. Tlio result is that after using eight bottles, I am now quite well, do jny own wash ing, and all tlio housework, and feel qulto as well as when I Bret came to New Zealand five 1 years ago. lam always happy to tell people the ; good you did me, for I am sure I should not 1 now bo well and hearty, but most likely In my 1 grave, if I had noi put myself in your hands.—l am. dear sir, yours faithfully, FLORA NICOL. Witness—HENßY HARTNOLL, Nelson-street. i I ha ye much pleasure in testifying to the perfect accuracy of the above statement,—N. McMIL i LAN, Vulcan Lane, Auckland, H. A. H. H ITCHENS Aberorombik-street, Auckland.



Tea Merchants. Tea Co., London. Books Oiuen Away ; lis. of Tea Sold: 3,000. 9,000. In Auckland by tho Company's Agent, W. S. COLLINS, Tea Dealer & Family Grocer, JUNCTION OF QUEEN ANDGREY SI REETS AUCKLAND. TERMS STRICTLY CASH. Coachbuihlcrs, &c THAMES CARRIAGE AND DRAY FACTORY JAMES MACKIE, Proprietor, VICTORIA-STREET EAST, AUCKLAND Repairs of every description in Wood and Iron neatly executed on the shortest notice. Springs made nnd repaired. Always on Hand—A large quantity of Lamps, also Ironbark Shafts nnd Spokes, Red Gum Felloes, and Hobart Town Hardwood, N.B.—Country Orders punctually attendod to THE LARGEST and BEST STOCK of MACHINES in Auckland, Comprising- THE RUDGE BAYLISS& THOMAS'S ROYAL MAIL CLUB BUSSEY'S DEVEY'S. Prices from £13, with Ball Bearings. Tricycles Willis's Sociablo and Single, and Royal Mail Ropairs a Spocialty.-SERVICE & FITTON _2, Grey-stroct, Auckland. Medical. TW'ERVOUS DEBILITY. Dr. E. C. West's Nerve and Brain Treat ment, a guaranteed Speclflo for Hysteria, Dizzi ness, Convulsions, Fits, Nervous Neuralgia, Headache, Norvous Prostration caused by the ÜBeof alcohol or tobacco. Wakefulness, Mental Depios3ion, Softening of the Brain resulting in insanity, and leading lo misery, decuy, and death, Premature Old Age caused by over-exer tion of the brain, youthful folly, or over-indul gence. Each box contains ono month's treat ment. 5- a box, or six boxes for 255, sent by mail prepaid on receipt of price. WE GUARANTEK SIX BOXES To cure any caae. With each order received by us for six boxes, accompanied with 255. wo will send the purchasor our written guarantee to re fund tho money if the treatment dooß not effect a cure. Guarantees issued only by J. P. KING AND SONS, Chemists, Qncon-Btrcet. Auckland. __ Ironmongery. JB. B L A I X I E, • Victoria-street, IMPORTER OF BUILDERS' & FURNISH ING IRONMONGERY Direct from Manufacturers, Has for Sale, at Low Rates— Carpenters' Toola Nails, Locks, Hinge) Kitchen Ranges Register Grates, In great Variety Marble and enamelled Sittte Mantelpieces Largost Stock in Auckland Marble, Electroplate, Curb, and other Fenders Galvanized Iron, Sheet Lead, and Zlno Slate, Cement, and Plaster INSPECTION INVITED



Tea Merchants A TEA OF RARE & MATCHLESS EXCELLENCE, INDISPENSABLE FOR THE CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR HOLIDAYS. A DELICIOUS AND REFRESHING CUP OF TEA. THIS may bo obtained by Purchasing tho Fino Blond of INDIA AND CHINA TEAS SOLD BY ROBERT NEAL, At Two Shillings and Fourponco por Pound. PURITY AND QUALITY UNEQUALLED. ROBERT THEATRE EOTAL BUILDINGS, QUEEN AND VICTORIA-STREETS, Auotland. ~ NELSON MOATE & Co. NELSON, MOATE & Co/s prink our INCOMPARABLE PIJRE BLENDED JM wniiwaiMwii-iw ri-wour, Valira, and Strangth. fl PRICES Imm 2/-, 2/4, 2/8 ST Imm 3/"' 3*» v *• I Mi 111 Mb. and Mb. Packet.. / Ii HALF-CHESTS. BOXEB. I "PRESS," f "Mr. Nalsoa la a Profaatloaal -— _ s_iaa ■ pBBk T*- Taalar and Blandar." O Lm En IN l*Jm COLD*. SILVER MEDALS. lIHMTIEET AUCKLAND, Jj ELS o Hl JJoATB4 flo. Next the New Zealand *■ *'* w Glotnmg Factory. TEA MERCHANTS, CHRISTCHURCH, DUNEDIN, AUCKLAND, WELLINGTON. ments-everywhere. Just Purchased, TEN THOUSAND POUNDS CHOICE KAISOU CONGOU AND FINE ASSAM PEKEO TEAS, Specially with a view to my Is Bd, 2s, and 2s 6d TEAS, BEING SECOND TO NONK IN TIIK COLONY. FRED K. WHITEHEAD, TEA IMPORTER, AND TOWN AND COUNTRY GROCER, 95, VICTOI.IA-STRI.I_T, AM) PONSONBY, A U C X L A N 1). N.B,—AU Christinris Cooils in Stock suitable for tlio Season, nt Lowest Prices for Cnsh.



Hotels. T M l1 E U I A L HOTEL, CORNER OF QUEEN AND FORT STREETS. T. T. ANDERSON, PiioriUKTOR, Begs to inform the Public* that he Is now ready to rocclvo Boarders at his New Hotel, where Ihey will find every accommodation. Hot Cold, and Shower Baths. Large, SpacloUß Bedrooms. Luncheon from Ito 2. C-UHSiuitli riUN.S, GUNS. GUNS SHOOTING SEASON, 188 S. TO SPORTSMEN. D. EVITT, GUNMAKER, 251, QCBKN-STKEET, AUCKLAND (Opposite the City MarkoO, Offers FOR SALE, at unusually Low Price* I Double Breech ____?i^ls_sNs!__(V loading Gum _____^'$s__fls§*lo Doublo MuKle -~^^^frffll____fißf loading Guns c nWjli&lr^ -""■• Sintjlo Muzzle JteaSJi-p? Curtis and Harvey's Dla aoJsEß£§&w~*\. mond Gunpowder •SKgESKfIF \ Pigon,Wilks\&Lauronof Allianco Gunpowder K]|9H||rv Walker's, Parker St Ca'i __n_-MHP__- h"^ Newcastle Chilled Shot -^35-«r*B Eloy's Cartridges and Car EM \b__r\Sr Eloy's Caps and Wadding SB s*sf Loading Machines, Ro-cap EkS*^ Powder Flasks and Shot Pouches &. | Game Bogs and Gun Cases !_£'* Gun work of every kind done on the B$ Premise.. Workmanship unsurpassed *J52 In tho Colony, and Prices Reasonable. l&S Established 1859. OPPOSITE THE CITY MARKET. FIREWORKS ! I FIREWORKS I I Avery LARGE ASSORTMENT of PAIN'S LONDON-MADE FIREWORKS on hand and to arrlvo. Wliolcsalo and retail. Send for prloo list. Sewing machines. [EST.-liLISHI'D 1855,] BY SPECIAL ."^^^^HK^LAPPOINTMI-NT, T>ICYCLES! BICYCLES! BICYCLES! SEWING MACHINES It SEWING MACHINES 11 "Oh, men with sisters doar, Oh, men with lovers nnd wives, Buy a "DOMESTIC" Machino, and thoy Will thank you all their llvos." Indeed, nothing could bo moro acceptable or suitablo as a NEW YEAR PRESENT. THE LARGEST SHOW-ROOMS AND THE BEST AND CHEAPEST STOCK IN NEW ZEALAND. SHAKESPEAR k CO. OFFICES : Opposite the Market, Quer_.-stiieet. Warehouse: Loi.ne-street. For Sale FOR SALE, at Victoria Stables, 2 or 3 First-class Light Waggonettes for 1 horso | they are in very good order, being nearly new. Also Good Second-hand Buggies, single or double-seated, at Low Prices.—W. CnaWTinsit. Optician, &c. TP E A C O O X, • OPTICIAN, HAS IN STOCK SPECTACLES AND EYE GLASSES of evory description. An Accurate Fit Guaranteed. COMPOUND MICROSCOPES & TELE SCOPES, Powerful and Cheap. Aneboid Barometers, Thermometers, Elestrio Bells, Batteries, and Fittings. Masmcctlo Eleotrlc Machines and Medical Collß, OPERA GLASSES, BINOCULAR, FIELD AND MARINE GLASSES, THEODOLITES, SEXTANTS, COMPASSES. SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT. - TAYLOR'S SEWING MACHINES. The Balance of Stock of these excellent Hand and Treadle Machines will be sold at 36 per cent discount Nearly (100 in use In Auck- OPPOSITE THE POST-OFFICE, SBOBTL__ND-_tn_____T, J



___t_j__wuaatety* ~,._». b^. HE. IPOIBTieiB &o CO., FtT^NISHINO- AND ©UNHEAL IEONMONGEBSj QUEEN AND HIGH STREETS, AUCKLAND, HAYS NOW IN STQQE A Choice Assortment ol tffc&O-iBO-PIiATED WA&ft'i B. rPOKTIEIR & CO, Invite Persons now Building to Inspect their Large Stook of LEAMINGTON RANGES, Threo Feet to Five Feet Wide, E. POETBE & 00. Have just unpacked A LARGE SHIPMENT OF WASHING, WEING-INQ, AND MANGLING MACHINES, From tho Best Makers, _E. POETBE 8c CO. Have just received thoir Annual Shipment, per s.s. lonic, of CRICKETING AND LAWN TENNIS GOODS, DIRECT FROM THE BEST MAKERS. BATS, BALLS, LEG GUARDS, GAUNTLETS, NETS, BAGS, TENNIS RACKETS, BALLS, NETS, COURT MARKERS, &c. PRICES REDUCED TO THE LOWEST POSSIBLE. m fortes &' 00, HARDWARE MERCHANTS, (fttitAlL-QUEEN-STREET) (WHOLESALE-HIGH-3TREET) AUCKLAND.]



THE Best Preparation extant for promot ing Hair Growth Is Dr. Erasmus Wilson's LOTION FOR THE HAIR, It Is prewired from the original formula of this eaSnent authority by Charles Butcher, jWmaceu ttcalfcChemlst (Victoria and TSfew Zealand), junction of Pitt and Qw^W* Auckland,



Wm Cioodson's London Arcade. GOODSON'S -LONDON ARCADE.- INVITE INSPECTION OP OUR MAGNIFICENT STOCK OP GOODS, ADMIRABLY ADAPTED FOR NEW YEAK'S PRESENTS i b'i 1 NOVELTIES JUST RECEIVED w Wo append a few Linca, but our Stook ia go Varied it is beyond enumeration in the columm of a newspaper. Watches, Gold, Ladies' and Gents', from 50s „ .Silver Engli.jh Level's, from 90s „ Woltliam. from (is „ ~ Hunters, Horizontal, 30s „ Nickel and Alluiuiniuin, 20s „ Waterliury, for Itoys, 2os Clocks, Nickel, Timo, from 7s (kl Alarm, from 12s Cd „ ' Wood, from 9s (id „ Kipht-dny, Gothic, Strike, 25s • - in Marble (elegant), from 100s ■ Alberts, in Sterling Gold, from 15s „ „ Silver, from 10s „ Abyssinian and Gold Cased, fromsg „ Gilt, Hair, and Steel, from Is Brooch and Earrings, Gold (sterling), from 30s •„ ~ Silver, from Is 6d Brooches, Gold (sterling), from 20s „ Silver „ from 2s 3d :■■.• Brooch and Earrings, Abyssinian Gold, from So "' HI „ Gold Cased, *s » „ Silverine, 2s 6d _ ~ , .. Jet and Garnet, 2s 6d Brooches, Artistic Imitation, 2s 6d Bracelets, Gold (sterling), 20s « „ Silver „ 5s ■_ „ Abyssinian Gold and Silverine, 2s 6d Crosses and Charms, Gold and Silver, 5s t V., o. ,'! G«t and Silverine, 2s 6d Lockets, in Sterling Go.d, from 10s ~ ~ Silver, from 5s Abyssinian and Silverino, 2s Ud Necklets, Sterling Gold, from 20s ~ „ Silver, 10s „ Abyssinian and Silverine, 2s Ed ' „ Pearl, Bead, and Jet, Is Rings, Gents' (Hall-marked) from 5s „ Ladies' (dross) with precious stones,from- SB „ Weddings and Keepers, 9 and 18 a, from „ Gilt and Silverine, la „ Silver, sterling, Is 6d ; Electro-plate Tea and Coffee Sets, 25e „ „ Cruets and Toast Racks, Is 84 „ „ Biscuit Boxes and Butters, 10s „ „ Table Forks & Spoons, per doz,, 12a „ „ Dessert „ „ i2« .. •• Tea „ „ fc6d „ „ Dessert and Fish Knives and Forka _ (in case) ~ „ Goods Elegant for Presenta CUTLERY-Tablo and Dessert Knives, 12. per doz. Table Knives and Fork), 7s 6d per doz. Tablo Carver from 2s Od the let Knife, Fork and Spoon, Is Bread aud Pocket Knives, from Od PURCHASERS MAY REVEL IN THE CHOICE TO SELECT FROM. A CHRISTMAS TREE May bo Laden with Presents at a Nominal Sum by visiting THE LONDON ARCADE. Gents' Suites in Gold, Silver, Pearl, See. Sec.' Scarf Rings, from Is Greenstone and Gum Ornaments Pencil Cases in Gold, Silver, Allumlninm Pearl, Ivory (some novel designs) ' ;W Ladies' and Gents' Dressing Cases and Bags Work Boxes and Writing Desks, from 2s Sd Fancy Baskets and Maori Kits * Ladies' Bags and Companions, from Is 6d Jewel Caseß and Cash Boxes, from 2s 6d Brackets in plush and wood (elegant) Albums (Scrap), Photographic and Stamp Concertinas and Accordians, from 5s Brushes, Hair, Tooth, Nail and Bat Books and Stationery at English prices ' Bagatelle Boards, from 63s Bags in Leather, Plush, Carpet, and Russia Leather Japanese Slippers, from 'v t, ", . Arbolee of Curio (splendid stook) Bassinettes, from Os Gd a i Drafts, Chess, Backgammon and Drafts Christmas and Birthday Cards I:A Cigarette and Cigar Cases, from la * ' Card Cases, In Leathor, Ivory, Silver, and Pear . All Brushes and Combs of all kinds •°u"l™* im Perfumery and Toilot Requisites Tollot and Chamber Sets Cricketware and Tennis Goods Tea, Breakfast, and Afternoon Tea Beta Dolls and Dolls' Hqubcs Photo. Frames In great variety Fans, Black and White, from la Glove and Handkerchief Boxes, from 2s 8d Glass Dishes, Jugs, Tumblers and Wlnea Mathematical Instruments i Japanese and Chinese Lanterns Moist Colour and Paint Boxes, from Is Lustreß and Vases Opera and Field Glasses Portmanteaux from 15s Perambulators from 10s 6d Purses of all kinds from Is ' Pocket-books, great variety . ' I Terra Cotta and Bronzo Ornaments Rocking and Polo Horses Scraps in groat variety views of Auckland, 2s Views of Wellington, la 6d Views of Dunodlu and Christchurch, 2s Ud We havo just unpackod a Splendid Assort- . 1 ment of STERLING GOLD & SILVER JEWELLERY At prices dofying Competition. In ABYSSINIAN mid other ARTISTIC IMI TATIONS, none can touch us. ELECTRO-PLATED GOODS, suitable for Pre. scuts, wo havo a grand Stock. 1 Before PoßcnASit-O Your Before Purchasinc! Your CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR PRESENTS CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAY PRESENTS GOODSON'S LONDON ARCADE. GOODSON'S LONDON ARCADE, A Largo, Competent, and Obliging Staff of Assistants; yet we say to our numerous Friends, COME EARLY. EVERY CRICKETER should present a Lady with tho "LADIES' GLIDE TO CRICKET.' interesting, amusing, and instructive. Price, Is. Obtainable only at the ARCADE. We CLOSE from 12 to 6 p.m. on BOXING and NEW YEAR'S DAY, remaining open morning and evening for the convenience of our country Customers. GOODSON'S -LONDON ARCADE,- AND AT CHRISTCHURCH and WELLINGTON