THE FIRE BRIGADE.

(From the " Otauo Daily Times.")

Sib,—lt has been made abundantly public that tho Associated Fire Insurance Companies have decided to withdraw tho subsidy they have boon paying to the Cor poration towards the cost of maintaining tho Dunedin Fire Brigade Tho city councillors have expressed themselves freely with regard to this step, and the three daily papers have all had a say on the matter. With one consent Council and Tress unite in characterising the decision of tho Fire Association as mean, despicable, and contemptible. Under these circum stances, and on tho ground that this is a public question, I /eel euro that you will willingly give mo space for reply. That tho Firo Association has acted un wisely is evident. No better proof of that could be found than the comments re ferred to. But the folly of which the Association has been guilty is that of having continued this subsidy so long, or of over having given it at all. The fire interest has weekly paid an annual donation to a public body, and continued to pay it so long itS to allow an opinion to grow up_ that they ought to pay it, and to lead many in the com munity to suppose that the public have something like a vested interest in the sub- Bidy—that it in a right and proper thing to have access to other people's pookets, and a wrong thing for tho owners of these pockets to say this must cease. In all this it is un doubtedly true that tho firo companies havo erred—so far erred that instead of getting any thanks for the gifts of past years, these gifts arc now stigmatised as paltry, and a wealthy Corporation exhibits itself in atti tude of indignation over tho withdrawal of what it professes to despiso, J need not refer in detail, however, to the remarks of councillors, nor to the several articles hurled at tho Association. It is evident that all of them havo arisen from a misapprehension of the whole case, and it is remarkable that whilst all of them freely condemn the withdrawal, nono of themgivo uny sound reason for doing so ; and more over, none of them havo answered the rea sons on which tho Association based the withdrawal of tho subsidy, or showed these reasons to be wrong. It is asserted that they are untenable, and that it is impossible to understand on what principle they are strung together. But it happens I havo before me an article of the "London Review," August 3, 1881, which discusses this very question, and which adopts these reasons in detail with these remarks : "We could dilate at tome considorabe length on the various social and commercial aspects of the question, but we havo received an admirably constructed document, which we present to our readers herewith. We con sider that this able prtcis of the arguments relative to tho question practically exhausts tho subject, and we commend them to the attention of our readers."

When it is broadly asserted that the firo companies have withdrawn a modicum of support from a praiseworthy body of volun teers deserving every encouragement, and that it must discourage one of our most useful institutions for the protection of life and property, it is evident that the whole relations of the insurance companies, both to the Corporation and tho Brigade, ara wholly misunderstood, and that opinions based on such a misconception are iimply of no weight whatever.

Let mo point out, thon, that the com panies have no quarrel with the Brigade at all. They consider the voluntary services of its membors most disinterested and praiseworthy, and it is a fact that they have in no senso withdrawn from the Brigade a support which they never gave to it, nor could give to it bo long as it remained a volunteer brigade acting without remunera tion. The subsidy, on the contrary, has boon paid to tlio Corporation only. Not one penny of it ever passed to a single momber of tho Brigade. The whole of the money was simply absorbed into the Cor poration exchequer. The mombers of the Brigade have always maintained their posi tion as volunteers, and do so still. On the other hand, it is well that it should be known that tho Corporation has hitherto held this position; that it has on the one side leant on tho voluntary contributions of the insurance companies, and on the other deponded on tho disinterested services of a small but energetic body of citizens, who do the work for the love of it. How long voluntary service may be available for this purpose it is of course impossible to my, but no ono can deny the right of any of its members, or of tho whole body, to discontinue this work at any tiino. The right of the insuranco companies to take a similar step is quite as unimpeachable One thing is certain : that sooner or later the Corporation—that is, the citizens—will have to face the question, and the cost of a paid brigado thoroughly equipped both for ex tinguishing fires and saving property from destruction either by fire or water. It is iinprobablo that volunteers will always be available to undertake the work the Brigade does at so much trouble and inconvenience, and often personal loss,

As to tho question of fire companies con tributing to tho maintenance of brigades, lot us see how it applios, If it is sound in one instance it ia sound in all, There are a number of life insurance companies doing business here. Has it ever ooourred to the boldest politician in our midst to ask for or expect from these a contribution towards the cost of any of the sanitary works under taken by the Corporation ? Yet these are spocially undertaken to promote the health and longevity of the citizens, in which the insurance companios have a deep interest. How about the insurod lives saved by a proper system of drainage ? Will the life companies contribute to the cost of the pro posed sal twater baths ? Or has any of our city members thought of demanding that the Government should undertake the cost of deodorising the city sewage, on th» ground that it has a large amount at stake in life policias within the city bounds ? There are marine insurance companies, too. Why are they not asked to help to pay the Interest on the Harbour Board loan or to remove tho bar ? Surely harbour im provomonto on the coast are of great Im portance to them. And yet there are Harbour Boards everywhere at work widen ing, deepening, straightening, without leaning on insurance companies, and our coasts are lit by Government on public grounds without taxing any commercial interest. Granted that the lives of seamen have something to do with the lighting, is there no property under the charge of these livos, and are not the marine companies deeply Interested in that property ? On what ground is it that fire insurance companies only are doomed by public opinion to special taxation! Why is it that fire companies are expeoted to provide, or help to provide, the appliances necessary to lender life and property safe from fire, and then to aocept reduced premiums bocauso of the safety they thus provided! May they not as well bo called upon to lay water-mains in the streets, or pay the interest on tho water loan, on tho ground that wator is used in extinguishing fires? or may they not bo expected to maintain a polico force to detect indendiaries and pay lor tho prosecution of them when caught? It is inconceivable that such ideas should be abroad in tho nineteenth century. The truth is, all tlieso and many more are duties belonging solely to tho governing body for tho public good, and not to any individual or commercial association of individuals ; but there exists an unhealthy public opinion about the duties and reaponj sibilities of lire companies, and for that thoy aro themselves to blame. Thoy have weakly submitted to bo mulcted in an annual impost in the past. They havo too often paid for losses on too liberal a scale, and in many ways been too easy in paying over their funds, till at last they are regarded as fair game for everyone to havo a snot at, and just the sort of people to pay any and every demand which may be mado upon them. It is wholly overlooked in the whole question at issue that all such outlay, whilst it may do vory well for an advertisement, is practically moru a matter in which tho polioy-holder and taxpayer are interested than the shareholder.

The City Council has led tho way in giving expression to this unhealthy public opinion. In its discussion on the report of the Fire Bri gade Committee it appears to have wholly overlooked its own responsibilities—wholly ignored the fact that one of its functions is undoubtedly the duo protection of citi zens' life and property, and that the citizens' funds aro in its hands for no other purpose than for expenditure in citizens' interests. To be in a fair position from which to mako the remarks levelled at the Association, let any individual or corporate body undertake fov a time to make voluntary contri butions towards the cost of any work carried on for the public weal. Let them put their hands into their own pockets and maintain a part of the City Clasworks, for instance, and then let them speak. But let them remember that if they should ever ccaso from such generosity, they will be scouted on all hands. Bo far as I am aware, instances of thia class of generosity aro very invisible, except from Fire In. suranco Companies—but they are mean, despicable, and contemptible.—lam, &0., William Brown, Chairman Otago Five Insurance Association, Punedin, February 19,

TESTIMONIAL TO J. M. CLARK, ESQ.

The address which it is intended to present to Mr James-McCosh Clark, ex-Mayor of Auckland, has been prepared by Mr Jam Slater, It is a splendid specimen o f hk workmanship, and displays much tosto and great labour. The address is bordered with a very appropriate design of flowers in various colours within lines of gilt, while th four corners are also very suitably filipj 0 Tho left-hand corner at the top contains thn family crest with the motto, "Free for blast." The opposite corner at the ton;« ornamented with v miniature sketch nf Rangitoto, while the left hand lower corn contains a view of Tiritiri showing thn lighthouse and two sailing vessels in th vicinity. In tho right-hand lower corner is tho coat of arms of tho Auckland City Council with tho motto "Advance." The lettering of tho address is in bin. black, red and gold, the initial letter T con taining a representation of a bush rivulet The address, which is to be hand' somely framed and presented at an early date, is worded as . follows ■-_ "James McCosh Clark, Esq., The Tower Remuera. The citizens of Auckland desire, on the occasion of your retiring from the office of Mayor of tho city, to ex press their satisfaction at the efficient and impartial manner in which you have dis charged tho duties and exorcised tho powers and authorities of that important office, to which you were unani mously elected and held for three years Tho citizens are not unmindful of your labours to promote and encourage, through., out that long term, many important public worlcsand sound business projects, which in their progress, and'on completion, cannot but add materially to tho prosperity of the city and this portion of tho colony. They havo observed, too, with pleasure, your efforts to advanco social reform, to forward education, and to aid deserving local charitable Institutions ; and they trust your retirement from the duties attached to the Mayoralty will not lessen the active interest you have taken in such insti. tutions, or In tho general welfare of the community. To mark tho appreciation of the services you havo rendered, tke citizen respectfully tender for your acceptance tho accompanying purse of sovereigns, to bo expended—as it is intimated you desire—in the purchase of an astronomical telescope a gift which may servo to remind you throughout life ot the good opinion you have gained among them, and as a scientific interest to yourself and family. They beg. at the same time, that you will assure Mrs Clark of tho high estimation in which she is held amongst them, and convey to her their thanks for the willing assistance she has afforded you in A\a ponsing tbe hospitalities incidental to the office of Mayor. Your fellow citizens gladly avail themselves of this opportunity to ex press to you in all sincerity their best wiflhoa for your future success and happiness.— Signed for, and on behalf of, the citizens of Auckland, C. B. Stone, Chairman Execu tive Committee ; W, R. Waddel, Mayor."

MINING NEWS.

[BY TELEGRAM!.— OWN CORRESPONDENT.]

Thames, this day. Dbbp Letbl Cross.—Tho leader at the COO-feet level will not bo broken through in a day or two, owing to the necessity for stripping a fair extent of it. It is lying very flat, and was first struck in the roof of the cross-cut. The stone of which it ia composed is of a most kindly description, and impregnated with auriferous minerals. The backs at the point of intersection ara not very great, but will increase rapidly as the drive about to bo commenced on the lode progresses southward. New Prince Imperial.—Tho value of this Company's property is materially enhanced by discovery of gold in the Crosa ground, the leader being within less than 80 feet of the boundary and overlapping into the Company's ground. * New Manukau. —About 20 tons of quarts from No. 2 reef and hanging-wall leader ara on hand, and will be crushed next week. Moanataiari.—Quailly, tributer, haa banked sozs. 4dwts. of gold. New Corbv.—The manager reports that the reef in the maiu face has taken a great bend to the westward, and is much split up, but thero is more quartz making in tha face.

London.-The manager reports that no gold has yet been seen in No. 1 reef in eastr ' drive, In the intermediate level east good S,' dabs of gold nre seen. Tho reef in inter- 9 mediate level west is smaller, but shows strong dabs of gold. A trial crushing of five loads from the hanging-wall portion of 1 the reef produced ISdwts. gold.

Whence tho "row" about tho larea public debt of Australasia ? Our commerce is greater than that of Britain when Victoria ascended the throne. At that time tha British National .Debt was £7,000,000,000, and that of Australia is now only £98,000,000. ■

St. Jacob's Oil Invincible.

(To the Editor of Evening Stab.) • Dear Sir,—l wUh to add my testimony to thd efficacy of tho great German romedy, St. Jacob's i' Oil. \ our columns have contained, from time 1 to time, expressions of gratitude from persongol known respectability, and having satisfied my self of tho genuineness of the cures effected. I ""■ obtained a bottle, scarcely hoping it would ido ceod in relieving me. For the past sevan months I have suffered severely from a pain- ' ful attack of sciatica, which, in spite o! the most able treatment, on the part of my modi- m col adnsor, continned to hold its own in my ' '■ system. My Bleep at last began to bo affected; m and niy wholo Byßtem vory much-reduoed. Ilia most careful treatment failod to give me relief, ! and I then applied noarlj every advertised remedy. The s«iatica was principally located m in my left thigh, and the pain at times was moat excruciating. In spite of tha . '! most thorough applications, and the great. ■ ■ I ost care and attention on my part, I ob> ' < tallied no appreciable relief, and at last, as 6 S forlorn hope, I determined to apply St Jacobs Oil, and from that time Uio pain began to diminish. My sleep Boon rotumed, and onah I application airordod me relief. At first I re- ffl pardod the cessation from pain as only a * - temporary one, scarcely daring to hope " that the cure was Gomvlote; but I have " Kratofully to acknowledge that I am noW "*' tree from pain—in fact, a man again. I- I must confess that I triod the Oil in absoi "S lute despair, I had had no sleep for throe or- .S four nights previously, and my system wob very §I low. The success, however, is complete, and I ■ again tender my grateful acknowledgments to Was tho proprietors of tho Oil, and shall ever continue to recommend it to every sufferer who comes 8f within range of my influence. What medical "[ skill failod to do St. Jaoob's Oil effected, and I ' i regard it as tho greatest boon of the age. I am, dour !3ir, • i Yours faithfully, '■•■ iVfjj John Leb. Ashbourno, Mudgee, Novoni>sr 12,1883.

THE PAIN ENTIRELY LEFT.

" Claronco Cottage, " Thomas-street, Balmain, "21at August, 1883. "v " Publishers Evening Stab. ■ "Dear Sirs,—About a fortnight ago I had a:' severe attack of rhiiematism in my buck, which 1 gave mo no end of pain and trouble. 1 ueed St. Jacob's Oil, and in one or two applications the. • pain entirely left. Sinco then I have had occa- . sion to use the Oil on a badly sprained wrist, m and ita effect was simply magical. My wife ■ lias used it for neuralgia in the head, with equally satisfactory results. I consider St. , '•' Jacob's Oil a valuable preparation,and shallnot only ÜBe it in my own houso, but shall recom mend my f rienda to do bo. * "Yours truly, "W. P. Booth." - IT CONQUERS PAIN. IT CONQUERS PAIN. S IT CONQUERS PAIN,

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 88, 18&4.

Printed and Published by the Proprietoil HENRY BRETT, of Symonds-stroet, at hi» .„ i General Printing Ofiico, "Wyndham-street, is B the Province of Auckland. New Zealand. v •» Thursday, Februauy 28,188J» ;



Auctions. TO-MORROW, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 29. DURHAM YARDS. FOR SALE, at the Durham Yards, on Friday next, Ex Stormbird, from Wanganui, A VERY SUPERIOR LOT OF HORSES. Comprising— 3 Superior Heavy Draught Mares, 5 to Gyrs. old 2 Up-tunding Coach Horses, suitable for han- BOm fi Useful Spring Cart Horses (unbrokou) 1 First-class Gentleman's Hack 1 First-class Lady's Hack 4-yr.-old Gelding, by Young Traducor, of a ■ 2 Medium Draught Horses 1 Tom Thumb Pony 2 First-class Medium Draughts S-yr.-old Filly, got by Gladiator 5 Medium Draught I'olts and Fillies (un broken At 10..'i0 a.m. HUNTER & NOLAN. DURHAM YARDS, 1/IOR SALE, nt the Durham Yards, C every Tuesday, at 11 o'clock, HIDK3, TALLOW, WOOL, and SKINS. HUNTER & NOLAN. TOMORROW, W. 9. COCIIRANF.] fjAS. DACRX FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 29. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. UNCLAIMED LUGGAGE. fTIHE Subscribers will sell by auction, nt JL their rooms, Quocn-Btrcct, on Friday, February 29, at 11 o'clock, HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, consisting of- Iron Bedsteads, Feather Bed and Pillows. Palliasses. Mattrasses, Washstands and Ware, Mirrors, Carpets, Matting, Couches, Chairs, Tables, Curtains, Pictures, Chests Drawers, Rooking Chairs, Iron Cots, Kerosine Stove, Lamps, Sowing Machines, 2 pairs Handsome Vaaes, Counter Urn, Cutlery, Platedware, Spring Mattress, etc. Also, UNCLAIMED LUGGAGE - Kegs, Bottlo Rack, Boxos Clothing, &c. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. W. 8. COCniIANE.] [JA3. OACBE. TUESDAY, MARCH 4. DRAWING-ROOM~BUITES. WALNUT TABLES, BUHL CABINET, BOOK CASE, DINING TABLE, BRUSSELS CARPETS, PIANOFORTE, HOUSE HOLD FURNITURE, VALUABLE BKEECH-LOADING GUN. THE Subscribers will sell, at their Rooms, Quoon-straot, on Tuesday, 4th Moron, at It o'clock, A vary handsoma Walnut Drawing-room Suite, 9 pieces, in Crotonn*, with Curtains to match; Walnut Pianofortu, by Broad wood; Black-and-Gold Drawing - room Suite, 9 pieces; valuable Cabinet, blade. Inlaid with Buhl - work; Walnut Oval Tablo, Brussels Carpets, Marble Clocks, Rimu Book Case, Fenders and Irons, Oak Dining Tablo, Cano Easy Chair*. Car.o Lounge. Walnut Whatnot, Mahogany Chelfonicr, Linoleum, Curtain Poles, ekoicH Dresden Figures, Vasos, and Orna ments ; Set Tortoise-shell Trays; Shells, Curias, Oak Hall Hatatand, Cedar Cabinet; Bedroom Suite, consisting of Bedstead, Chest Drawers, four Chairs. Tabla. and Washstand. Toilet (China) Set; Kltokon Utensils, Stable Requisites, etc. i Also, at 12 o'clock, A valuable Breech-loading Doublo-baircl Gun. by Rcilly & Co., London, with case and fittings complete. Thti above Choice Furniture, th« property of a eontlcman leaving the colony, U of a very suporior class to that usually to be obtained, and being nearly new is in first-raff condition. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. SATURDAY, MARCH 8, At 12 o'clock. THE undersigned have received instruc tions tv sel'uy public auction (by order of thu Registrar of the Supremo Court; at their Auslioii Mart. Queen-street, on Saturday, the eighth day of Harah n«xt, at noon, ALL THAT IMPROVED FARM, contain ing 351a. Sr. 32p., sltuata near Hamilton lOiut, Waikato, bolng allotments 178.179, 310. 211. 2i2. 213 and 214, and part of 181 nf tho Parish of Kirlklriroa (now in the occupation of J. B. Whyto, Esq.) and adjoining tho Township of Claudelands. The I'iu'in is well and substantially fenced and subdivided-Into suitable Daddocks. The whole (With ilic oxecption of a small portion consisting of Valuable Bush) is nnder grass, or in cultiva ' tlon. Thorn is a small dwclltng-houso and ont- Imildingß on tho property. TiHo-Under the Land Transfer Act. For further particular* apply to the under signed, where i hu Conditions of Sala may bo Boen. B. TONKS AND CO., Auctioneers, Queen-street, Auckland. B. TOJfES. [B. C. CABR. [B. D. TONKS. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19. BLLERSLIE. E, hffi£££S3j *J7 2==^mj!ersue. ' to gentlemen and othbrs requiring suburban villa SITES. SUBSTANTIAL CONCRETE RESI DBNCE AND EIGHT ACRES OF VOLCANIC LAND. 22 LARGE ALLOTMENTS OF ONE £fK$ AND UPWARDS. FIVE ALLOTMENTS, SUITABLE FOR BUSINESS PURPOSES. B. TONKS & CO. TXAVE boon instructed to Sell, on Wed nesday, March 19, at 12 o'clock noon, , The following CHOICE PROPERTIES, situated at ELLERSLIE :— That largo and substantially-built CON CRETE RESIDENCE of 12 Rooms, repleto with conveniences; admirably situated in tho centro of about EIGHT ACRES of Volcanic LAND, suitably Laid Out with Choico Ornamental Trees and Shrubs; also, largo commodious Stablo and all necessary Outbuildings. Twenty-two large Allotments, adjoining the above, from one t) two and a-lialf acres of rich volcanic land, laid down In good grass. Five Allotments near tho Ellerslie Hotel, suitable for business sites. The above properties are all choico sites, close to the Railway Station, and aro thus within easy distanco of town, either by rail or road. Plans aro now being preparod. ■ Cards to view the Residence from Auctioneers, ~~~ : TUESDAYS, THE HAYMAKKET. CJAIJ! OF WOOL, SHEEPSKINS. XS'HWEB. TALLOW, HAY and STRAW, jfeMtTUBgliAY, at U o'clock. m wmm buckland-



Alil'KtiU itmUUJ/AAiD. TO-MORROW, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 29. TUB HAYMARKET. FOR SALE, on Friday, February '20, from the Wnikuto, Groy Draught Horse, G years Bay Drought Horse, 1 yoara Iron Groy Mure, 1 years Chestnut Pony Groy Gelding, v years, broken to saddle and harness. ALFRED BUCKLAND. TO-MORROW.I FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 29. THE HAYMARKET. FOR SALE, at the Hnymarker, on Fri day next, Feb. 29,1881, Pair Cliostnut Bufrgy Horses Staunch Heavy Draught Gelding 2 Strong Coacli Horses The above have just finished a contract at Te Arolia. ALFRED BUCKLAND. /COUNTRY CATTLE SALES Waluku-Saturday, March 1 Pukskohe— Monday, March;) Pokeno—Monday, March 17 Drury—Wednesday, March 19 Papakura—Wednesday, March 2C ALFRED BUCKLAND. THURSDAY, MARCH C. THE REMUERA YARDS. FOR SALE, nt tho Remnera Yards, on Thursday next, 80 Well-bred Four-year-old Oxen, in fresh condition, Also, 9 Two toothed Grey-faced Rams ALFRED BUCKLAND. TOMORROW. THE HAYMARKET, FOR SALE, at tho Haymarkot, to morrow (Friday), 1 First-class Medium Draught 1 Torso tho rouirhly staunch; the property of Mr Whitley 5 tons Fresh Auckland Bran 10 tons Chaff 3 tons Potatoes ALFRED BUCKLAND. FOR PRIVATE SALE, on liberal terms, tho Estate of Win, iMoLnughlin, Esq., containing about 8.000 acres, in lots of 40 acres and upwards, as may be agreed upon. This property is near tho Papatoitoi Station; him been in grass for about 20 years; is well adapted for agriculture, and Is in good heart for cropping as woll as boaring good gross at tho present time. Terms; One-third Cosh; lalanca can remain at C per cent.—Apply to Win. McLaughlin, Esq.. or ALFRED BUCKLAND. FOR SALE, a Choica Farm, fenced, and in grass, equally near the KiMLLhi and Te Ami mutu Township*, containing 58$ acres. ALLOTMENTS Nos. 34 and So. containing 10» acres, at Whirawhlri, near Wniuku; substan tially fenced .: fronting the Maoris' road leading to Waikato Heads. FARM at North Head, Kaipara, containing 171 acre*; all fenced. There ft a good Dwelling house and I'urm Buildings created on tho ' >ropnrty, which is mostly in grass. A FARM of 100 acres, witli Cottage in good order i fenced, woll wutorod, and with other Improvements; within two miles of a railway station. Price required, £100. | ALFRED BUCKLAND. Auctions. TO-MORROW, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 29, at 1 p.m. By Order of tha Registrar of tho Supreme Court. TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION, AT ARTHUR'S MART, On Friday, 29th, at 1 o'clock p.m., DRURY VlLLAGE—Allotments Nos. 03, 63, and 61, Section 8. ICARAKA—I6I acres (more or less), being Allot ment No. SO, Parish of Knraka, in tho County of Eden. MONDAY, 3rt> MARCH, 1884. UNDER DISTRAINT FOR RENT. OATS AND HAY AT EAST TAMAKI. D. F. EVANS HAS received instructions to sell by public auction, on the premies, Park Farm, near Hampton Court. East Tamakl under Distraint for Rent, on Monday, the 3rd March, 1884, at 11 o'clock, 22Q sacks this season's oat 9, containing 880 bushols (moro or less) 2 stacks (about 10 tons) Now Oaten Hay 1 stack Oaten Straw (about 25 tons) D. F. EVANS, Auctioneer. Prospectus. PROSPECTUS OF EXCELSIOR BATTERY CO.. WAIORONGOMAI. CAPITAL: £5,000. in Five Thousand Shares of £1 Each. Provisional Directors : Mr J. Newman Mit Joseph Stacet Mr F. Sherff Mr Peter Ferguson Mr J. R. Randerson Mr W. K. Datis. It is proposed to form a Company, consisting ""'^jSjjfc.T.honsand Shares of 20s Each, for the orJWfJ-»o_"_}~ting a Battery of 20 Head purpose or Jsjreb*^^ ; ij^« (to do enlarged-1-2 Stampers and 10 BentUHSSqik^y ttniijr/ysi if circumstances demand). ThepoffmTflrof Bat tery will be at foot of Butler's Spur, upon tha Bite lately hold by Mr Bullock, which is only about 4i chains from bottom of Butler's Spur. The Water Race site has already been secured, and the Engineer estimates its force ample for driving 10 stampers (there being 46G feet fall), and tho Battery sito is cleared, und it only ro mains now to accept tenders for the work (as specifications are already prepared), and so complete the work at tho earliest possible moment. The capital (£5,000) is considered sufficient to erect 40 head, but it is doomed advisable only to erect 20 head for the present. The shares to bo paid as follow:—2s 6d on application, 2s Cd; on allotment, and 2s Gd on Ist May, and 2s. 64 Ist Jane. The claims in the immediate vicinity to be benefltted most materially avo Phoanix, Lucky Hit, Waiorongomai, Inverness, &c.,and It is con fidently anticipated tnat the field will bo nvateriaUyadvanccdliy tho erection of the abovo Battery; ' The cost oJ the 20 Stampers arid 10 Berdans is estimated at £2,500, which will include tho erec tion of battory house, placing machinery in position, and the completion of water race. Applications will bo received by tho Members of the Auckland Brokers' Association, or Mr Peter Ferguson, of Waiorongomai, any time up till FRIDAY, the 89th inst. F. A. WHITE, Secretary pro tern. Books and Stationery. QJELLING OFF. PREMISKS COMING DOWN. PREMISES COMING DOWN. PREMISES COMING DOWN. CLEARANCE SALE. IMPERATIVE SALE. "Nt Gf. IjENNOX IS NOW OFFERING HIS LARGE STOCKS OF BOOKS AND STATIONERY BOOKS AND STATIONERY AT SUCH PRICES FOR CASH AS DEFY COMPETITION. THIS IS A GENUINE CASH CLEARANCE SALlfi. THE OWNER) OF PREMISES ABB OOIKO TO HE-BUILD. N. G. L. MUST REALISE- Books for Prizes Books for Libraries Books for Sunday-school Libraries School Books, as used in Public Schools School Copy Books School Exercise Books School Slates School Requisites All kinds of Commercial Stationery Drawing Papers, Mounted and Unmounted 1 racing Papers Tracing Linen. ALL AT GREATLY REDUCED TRICES, FOR CASH. FOR CASH. BT« Gr. Lennox, IMPORTER OF BOOKS AND STATIONERY, 100, QUEEN-STREET, ' Auckland. PREMISES COMING DOWN! Premises Coming Down I Premises Coming Down I—Great Clearing Sale! Great Clearing Sale! Great Clearing Salcl-At W. HARTS, Wellesley- street (opposite St. Matthew's Church). A Great Clearing Sale of Iron Bed steads, all sizes and patterns, single and double; Bedding of all descriptions; Spring Mattrasses, Hair do., Wool Flock do.. Flax do.; Feather Sods, &c, &c. All Gocds guaranteed. 500 Mning-rooni Chairs cheap Call curly,



Government Land Hales. "PUBLIC NOTIFICATION. LAND SALE, AUCKLAND LAND DISTRICT. Crown Lands Ofilco, Auckland, £Sth January, 1884. I hercliy uottfy that tko Town, Suburban, ami KmatianJ moutionoil in tho Suhodulc hereundor, will bo offend for sale by Public Auction, ut tliii Olllco on FRIDAY, tho 29tli day of Fobruaiy next, at tho luur of U o'clock In the forenoon D. A. TOLE, Commissioner of Crown Loud" SCHEDULE. WAIPA COUKTY. Town of Kihikuii. Lot 7,1»; lot 25, la; lot 31, la; lot 33, la: lot 59, la ; lot 00,1» lr 3p; lot 61, la ; lot 04, la ; lot 03. la ; lot 163, 3ti lot 20(1, la; lot 20S, la; lot 275, 2r4p; IotSM-2, U; tot3i-3, la; 10t323,U; lot 324, la: lot 32;, la ; lot S81,li; lot 393, la; lot 304, la ; lut 305, lit. Uput price, £30 an aero. VILLAUB OK TS AWAMUTD, LotS'Mp- Iot84,lr; lot 85, lr ; lot 80. lr ; lot 87. lr lot 88, lr; lot S9, lr: lot 90, lr ; lot 91, lr ; lot 92, lr; lot 94, lr. Upeot price, £30 an acre. Town of Cambiuduk West. Lot 132, la; lot 188, la ; lot 221, la; lot 208, 2r; lot '208a, 2r; lot 610, la Or lp ; lot 611, 2r 23p. Up set price, £30 an aero. WAIKATO COUNTY. Villiqe of Upper Rakoibiiu. Soctions 1 and 2, 2r 3p, £23 7s, subject to £12 f r improvement!; section 3, lr lip, £9 11s 3d; lection 4, lr lTp, £1013s 9d; soclion 6, lr 23p, £11 lOi 3d. SUBURBS OP NEWCASTLE NOHTH. lot 120, 4a lr2oi>, £13 2*0,1; lot 121, 8* 2r Sfp, £11 S« 2d ; lot 122, 4a lr 21p, £13 2s Ud ; lot 123, 4a Or SOp, £12 Us 3d; lot 126, 3u 2r 3Sp, £U4sSd; lot 120, 4a 3r Bp, £14 8i; lot 127, 4* 3r 29p. £14 16s lid ; lot 123, 6a. £16 ; lot 120, 61, jClo; lot 130, 5a 2r 23p, £10 ISs 8d ; lot 131, 6a Or 19p, £16 7» 20. MANUKAU COUNTY. Town of Mebckr. Block Ilt.-Sectlon 21, lr, £7 10s; section £3, lr, £7 10a; suction 25, lr, £7 10s; section 20, lr, £7 10a; section 27, lr, i.7 10s. Paiiish or Ofaiieki. Lot 82, 9J:i Sr, £7110s 3d ; lot 83, 28a 2r, £21 7s Od ; lot 87, 75 v 3r, £6fl 10s 3d ; lot 253, 23a 3r, £17 10s Bd. Parish oi- WAirm. Lot 301,10a Or 30p, £3 10s 0.1; lota 207, 2GS, and '20'), 178a, £89 ; lots 280 and 281,103a, £61 10s. WAITEMATA COUNTY. Parish or TAKAruuA. Lot 293, 45a Sr 2Sp, £02; lot 234, 3Sa 2r,.£77; lot 233, 35.1 lr lp, £77 ; lot 240, 42a 2i 3p, £35 10s. WAIKATO COUNTY. Pakihh or IAUAHAar. Lit 156, 211a 2r 85p, £423 10« ; lot 167,238» lr Op, £477 ; lot 168, 252a lr 12p, £605; lot 16D, 2«5» Or Sp, £530; lot 100,229a 8r 27p, £400: lot 101, 228a SOP, £468 10s ; lot 162,100a 16p, £33210§ ; lot 163,77 ft Or lp, £77 ; lot 104, 131* Or SS2p, £181 ss. Parish or Kirusuuiuu. Nor thorn portion lot C 5, 40a Of Op, £20 2j W. I'ABian or Wdasoamaiiimo. lot 3t9, 257a 2r lOp, £01 Bs. OOHOUANDEL COUNTY. Parish or Whkkiukitk. Lot 8,62a 9rßp, £20 10s. HOBSON COUNTY. Parish of KoPUBtr. South wMteru portion lot 16 and tA£L 109a 2r 82p, £il 8i W; lot 112, 74a lr 19p, £B 1& 64; lot 113, 80a !r Op, £21 I'HU; lot 114,117a !r 21p. «29 101; lot 115, 99a lr lOp, £2417s W; lot 110. isi» a ISp, £16 10s; lot 117, 74a Or lOp, £l810s: lot 118, 73a Or Sp, £18 ss; lot 119,160a Sr 80p, £40 Ss ; lot 120,182a 3r Op, £45 16s; lot 121,133* Kr 2p, £83 7« 6d; lot 122, 21a Or Op, £5 6s; lot 128, 181a, £45 Ss; lot 124,102a Sr 19p, £40 15s ; lot 126, 211a Or BSp, £52 ISa 0d ; lot 120,197a, £49 6j ; lot 127,168a lx 20p, Ml 12s 6d; lot 123.104a Or ISp. iSB li 8d; lot 129.88a lr 12p, £Ji! 2) Od , lot 131,130a 3r 31p. £32 15s; lot 182, 91» 2r 17p £45 17s Od ; lot 133, 201a lr 9p, £60' s6d j lot 184.' 161a 2r 15p, £37 18.1 9i ; lot 136,103» lr Sp, £40 17s 6i!; lot 130, *8a Sr 12p, £62 5s : lot 138,139a lr 14p, £34 17s Od: lot 140/174a Or Bp, £87 2s Od.



SMelson, Moate & 00/s SPECIALITY BLEND. QUEEII-STIiEET AUCKLAND, Next the New Zealand Clotbitig Factory.



WHANGAREI COUNT V. Parish of Hikuhamji. Lot 67a, Oft 2r 82p, £14 13s. HuKKiigxur Subvii Disturb. So. 8, Block VIII., anil Bee. 21, Block XII., 40*. £20. MAKOONUI COUNTY. I'ABI.'IH OF MAXCIONCI. Lot 128, Sib, £14 10s. BAY OF ISLANDS COUNTY. l'iHian or Ruapikapeki'. Lot 73.182 i3r Up, £45 15s; lot Ti, 15So lr, £70 2» Od; lot 74, 14Uj, £73; lot 75, 4GSi» lr lOp, £117 %t 0d ; lot 70, 50a lr SSp, £1S 18a 9d ; lot 77, 54a, £>0 r.s ; lot 78. C 5., £10 Ss; lot 70, 93a 3r, £24 3s Od; lot SO, ISa It Up, £4 12s Od; lot S2. 296a 2r, £14S (is; lot S3, 220a It lOp, £84 ISa fld j lot 84, 30Ca, £90. Xotk.—Hr ps of tho aboTO lands may bo loon, urol further particulars obtained, on tppllcutiou at th!> ofllco. Scliojnles containing ilosctlptlon*, etc., of nbova lands vim be exhibited at Railway Stations and Pout Offices. Terras of s»lo—One-fourth ef pnrcbus money to bo paid at time of sale, ami the balance within one month thereafter, otherwiae the pnrt of tho purchase monoy paid by way of deposit suull be forfeited, acd the con tract for the sale of the land shall henceforward be null and void. Crows Grant fee to be paid on completion of pur chase. Crown Lands Office, Auckland, JunSaiy S6-.15.94. fIIHE following Parod of Land will be JL offered fur Lease ((or depasturing purposes only) by Public Auction, at this Offioo, on FRIDAY, the 29th day of February, 1884, at tho hoar of 11 o'clock in the forenoon. D. A. TOLB, OuratnUsloncr of Crown L»ncla. MANGONUI COUNTY. Patt ot Pariah of Ahlpan-fiOOO acres (third ci«B land) for a period of 14 yean, Upielfiip? per annum, £5. j N.8.-Eent to bo paldjrftgSi-" -**" whole or any portion ■' 7yo»rly in advaaoo. The Anting ll\e mp&fv~*t*fl these lands may at any. time Lain) C r •zr'-'S--' ricy of tho loaio be ruamed by the t^HJHwSRT for the purposes of occupation or aelec- Cru-a-n Lands OLffte, Auckland, January" 28,188*. I HEREBY notify that the right to dig tor and romore Ksuri Gum (for a period of tore yean) from the Block of Land mentioned in tb.e Schedule haiennder will bo offered for Bale by Public Auction, at this Office, on FRIDAY, the Mth day of February, 1884, at tho hour ot 11 o'clock la tio forenoon. D. A. TOtri ' Commissioner of Orown iiaoda, SCHEDULE. HOKIANGA COUNT?. Rawhltlroa Block at Hereklno-1482 acrea. N.B.—Tlio Land Board reserves to itself the right to dispose of any portions of the above Block during the time specified. Tea Merchants.



Commission Agen.ts. M. L I N D. ACCOUNTANT. BDJOKER. LAND. ESTATE, AND GENKRAL, COMMIS SION AQEttT. BENNETT'S CLIAMBERS. Office : 199, Queen-street {adjoining Hoffman' Music Wareftouae). BANK INSURANCE TIMBER AND' MINING COMPANY'S SHARES BOUGHT AND SOLD. BENTS AND DEBT» COLLECTED. EXCELLENT SECURITIES FOUN©| FOR INTESTORS FREE OF ' CHARGE. SP E O I A T P E C I A J-1' TO MERCHANTS. Goods on Consignment, or otherwise) placed in my hands for disposal, will rooolve PROMPT ATTENTION. FOR SALE (Arch HUM-Substantially-Vtllt 3-roomsd Cotfrago in capitail order; freoh,old allotment, 33 -x 102; woll, whioh cost £.'lO. At pro-, •out let to TJOrmanont tenant at rental of 6s rper week. Title— Land Transfer. Price, £150. FOR SALE (Mfc Eden Road).—Two A3lot ments, PftC h jo x 110, in a Splendid Bnsincss Position, open for a fow days only. FOP. SALE (Dovont)ort)-2 Largo ContrnllyS sitno'ccd Volcanic Allotments, 47 x 230. Pi-ice, £3 I'js por foot. .VOR SALIC (Melrose)—2 Level Allotments, B9 x 108 ; capital building sites. Prico, £2 per foot FOR SALE (Dovonport)—s-roomcd Cottaßo, woll built, and just comploted; new well, gar den, and all securely fenced. A really good, investment Price, £250. Also, NUMEROUS ELIGIBLE BUILDING SITES FOR SALE, at various prices. WANTED TO PURCHASE, either in Ponl sonby or Newton, Froohold Allotment, from £Sfi to £120. WANTED, in Ponsonby, a good Freehold Allotment, with open sea view; liberal price for good allotment. Optician, &c. TP B A OO CV X, • OPTICIAN, i* HAS IN STOCK SPECTACLES A? tt) BYE GLASSES of every descripUc iv An Acoubath Fit Guakano xsd. COMPOUND MICROSCOPES i& TELK SCOPES, ** Powerful and Cheap. FiTTiNaa. / AND MARiNB GW Mfzwk FIELD THEODOLITES. SEXTANT' ifcOMPASSEg. SPECIAL ANNOUNCKMF .NT _ TAVT/m'n SEWING MAC" fiINE3. it'" 1! 1? ot tnosa excellent I Hand and Treadle Machin Bw m be sold at SS \ per cent discount. Nearly; 600 in use In Auck land, . I OPPOSITE THFv POST-OmCB, • ' SIIOBILA'^p-BXltliiaT, _. ■ '•



LIQUOR Tea Co., London. Boohs Given Away t (6s. of Tea Sold I 3,000. 9,000. In Auckland by the Company's Agent, W. 8. COLLINS, Tea Dealer & Family Grocer, JUNCTION OF QUEEN ANDGREY SI REETS AUCKLAND. TERMS STRICTLY CASH. Gunsmith* T"\ E V I T T , GUNMAKER, 251, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND (Opposito tho City Market). Established 1859. Intending Buyers Bhould inspect the large stock of Breech and Muzzle-loading Guns on hand. They will see tho beat value in Auck land. Kvcry gun thoroughly examined and guaranteed before delivery. Hammcrloßs Guns with Sicmcn's Patent Steel Barrels, 12 and 20 gauge; Silver's Patent Anti-recoil Butt Plates Wcblcy's Bull Dog and Irish Constabulary Re volvers, also his Now Patent Self-extracting Revolver; Kynoch's Patent "Perfect" Re loading Metallic Cartridge Cases and Crimpers Eley's Revolver Ammunition and Metallic Cartridgo Cases; Newcastle Chilled Shot; Curtiaa and Harvey and Pigon Wilk'a and Laurence's Gunpowder; Eloy's Wadding and Cartridge Casea; Powder Flasks, Shot Pouches, Game Bags, Gun Cases, Cartridge Belts, Gun Oil, Tow for Gun Cleaning, Ferret Muzzles and Bells, Saloon Rifles, Air Canes, Breech-loading Implements, Fishing Tackle, Cutlery, Fire works. REPAHIS, including Browning and Re stocking, specially attended to, and satisfaction guaranteed. D. EVITT, GUNMAKER AND IMPORTER. 251, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND (Opposite the City.Marke



Dress and Fashion. SUPPLIED BY si.lered by many the ne (5 IUIIU tst plus ultra of porfoction.— Extrocl from Myra'a IN BLACK AND COLOURS AT LOWEST I'ltlCKS. J°Ul' n _J EVERY YAUI) STAMPED. THK "LOUIS " FAST HLIS3 Other Makes in Stock, GENOA VAGK from lsJjd. SEND FOR PATTERNS. • VELVETEEN. GUARANTEED. DRAPERS AND SILK MERCERS, .The "LOUIS" bears a siTiKUlarly bright, ({losgy iiile, hiLB Iho nfl'uct of a Ul'I'KK QUKKN-STIIERT AND Lyons velvet, and it curries but lillli! weight. NEWMARKET. I Tea fflerchnius UNSURPASSED IN GENUINE PURITY, UNEQUALLED IN QUALITY AT THE PRICE, ARE THE TEAS SOLD BY ROBERT NEAL Is 6d per pound Is 8d por pound Is lOd per pound 2s 0a por pound 2s id por pound 2s lOd por pound THEATRE ROYAL BUILDINGS, QUEEN-STREET.



NELSON MOATE A Co. DRINK OUR It ban Na Equal far Trua Natural nawaur, Valua, ««i Uraagtt*. rniCEt 2/-, 2/4,2/8^ 3/-, 3/4, 4/- * 1-lfc. aatf Mb. Paakala. HALF-CHESTS. BOXE& "PREtt," "Kv. Naltea Is a ProftSmltMl Taa Taatar aad Blaster." AWAIDID COLD ft BILVER MEDALS. |elsou, ]J[oate&(Jo' TEA MERCHANTS f christchurch; ounedin, auckland, wellington. UMENTS-EVERYVHEIIB.



Ironmongery. WINGATEJfIISIM, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL IRONMONGERS OTJS.TOMS STREET, AUCKLAND. FURNISHING IRONMONGERY \%^% BUILDERS-' Be."'" S a i I CARPEJH,^ TOOLS 1 I ' ■^futfRNG IRON £ g ROOFING FELT § % BAR IRON | FENCING WIRE; I



Timber. PAPAKURA SAW MILLS, HUNXJA. Having c. largo supply of KAURI Logs,we ax« now propared to Kxoouto Oiflora to any blm ; dressed T. and G., etc COULTHARD BROBS | Stewart & Garlick, Agents, Fortlstreet, j 1 Auckland. milE UNION STEAM SAW, MOULD- I J- INC, SASH, AND DOOR COMPANY j (LIMITED). in '\ WHOIiESAUS TIMBER DEALERS. MANUFACTURE^ DOORS. SASHES. j SUPPLIES IN WHOLESALE LOTSt SCANTLING BOARDS (Rough and Dressed) CEILING BOARDS t WEATHER BOARDS (Rusticated or P. t Edged) : FLOORING AND LINING ARCHITRAVES L, I SKIRTINGS i MOULDINGS (of any pattern) DOORS, SA3HES, and TURNERY, DELIVERED at a/iy Publlo Wharf in Auck land, or at tlio CoiMpany's Private Wharf, ; MoohanHcs1 Bay. rho Quality of tho Comp.any's Timbor ia Un surpassed, and Prices specially favourable tot Buildors, Contractors, and pther Wholesale Buyors. STORAGE ACCOMMODATION J Aflbrdod by Arrangement In Mechanics' Bay Yard. s SORTING-UP ORDERS Executed from Mechanics' Bay Yard without delay. QUOTATIONS AND PATTERN BOOKS On application at MECHANICS' BAY OR CUSTOMS-STREET. p H EA ? TIMBER. Wo aro Selling good Second-class Hanae building Timber at Bs, and Lining at Ss per 100 i feet, and all other descriptions in proportion, according to our reduced Price-list for this month. Shingles, Houao Blocks, Posta and fc,jßail3 at lowest rates. J. and H. SMYTH, j .firackland-Waitakeroi Sawing and Planing Mill Mount Eden Railway Station, 12th Decembor, 18Si. _ ' '- Pnblic Batns. ' |/>O TO BATH ■ \JT to ROTH'S PUBLIC HOT, COLD, AND SHOWER BATHS, VICTORIA • STREET EAST. , Oharge-ONE SHILLING. Open aU week dayi ti a. in. to n p.m., and SUNDAY MORN- I INGS from 6 till 10 a.m. The Bath-rooms are I all private, and supplied with eyery conven , iance, Turkish towelß, fleeh and hair brushes, k «otnbs, -respirators, soaps, &C Seleot Bath- I 'rooms (private) for Ladies every day, at all ,) hours, with lemt'n attendance, One Shilling and .- Sixpence. l')<:aa(. 2oM the address— viowrto •|i' street East, above tlit. greyhound Hotel, a»< !j next the Cheap Bedding and Furniture Mart ■8 Auckland. N.S.—Barber In attundanoo.



Ironmongery. T B, B L A I X I B, tf • VIOTOnU-STIMKT, IMPORTER OV BUILDBRS1 & FURNISH ING IRONMONGERY Direct from Manufaoturim, Has for Sale, at law Kates— Carpsntors' Tooli Nails, Locks, Hingei Kitchen Rangoa Register Grates, In great Variety Marble and enamelled SiY.'o Mantelpieces Largest Stock In Auckland Marble, Electroplate, Curb, and othor Fenderi Galvanised Iron, Sheet Lead, and Zlno Hlate. Cement, and Flastor INBPKCTION INVITED Medical. A- R B, I V A L OF Sionor Otto Huo, THIS (.'KMCIIRATKI) SWISS MEDICAL CLAIRVOYANT, Fiiom CnniSTcnuncn. ST. MUNGO CHAMBERS. BIGNOII HUG may bo consulted from MON DAY, February I, at his Rooms, Queonatreot, opposite tlio Bank of Nuw Zealand, and fow doors from Shortland-stroot. All kinds of Dlseusos treated. Herbal rcnio dies only used. \THRVOUB DEBILITY. Dr. K. C. West's Nkrve and Bbain Trkat- Mknt, a guaranteed Snecillo for Hysteria, I Hr.r.l Bens, Convulsions, Vita, Nervous Neuralgia, Hoadacho, Nervous Prostration caused by the use of alcohol or tobacco, VVulcofulneaa, Jlental Dopioasion, Softonlng of the liruin resulting iin Insanity, and leading 10 misery, decuy, and death, I'romaturo Old Age caused by over-exer tion of the brain, youthful folly, or over-indul gence. Kach box contains ono month's treat ment, 6s a box, or six boxes for 255, sent bj mail prepaid on receipt of price. WK GUAHANTKK SIX 130XK3 To cure any case. With each order received by •s for six boxen, accompanied with 255. wo will toad the purchaser our written Ruarantoo to re fund the money If the treatment doee not effect a cure. Guarantees issued only by J. P. KING AND SONS, Chemists, Uumm-Htrent. Auckland. Hewing machines. mHEWON]) E R F U L WERTIIEIM SB\V IN O MA C 111 NU. W. J. BEA LB, SOLE AGENT FOR AUCKLAND AND THE NORTHERN ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND. IS- AUCKLAND DEPOT, T-t 170, QUEKN-STRKBT. Photographic. fT> II O T O G 11 A P HI C. A. B. BROOMHALL t CO., PHOTOGRAPHIC STOCK - IMPOUTURS, 10, SHOItTLAND-STREET AUCKII.VND. Ha%'OjußtßecelvtHl r Ijirgo and Varied Stock of Cameras, also many Photoirraphio Novelties Suite r.cw to New Zwilund. Cherry Fikbria. for ark room windows, 2s nor yard, llydroklnouo, the now dovclopor, 6s Cd per oz. Appliances for tho Now Art of ColauriiiK Photoffraphs on Con vex Glassoß to imitato China Painting. SOLH AGENTS throughout Now Zoalund for BBA VKYS' DACKOROUNDS AND ACCE3, BORIKi Coachbuildcrs, &c THAMES CARRIAGE AND DRAY FACTORY JAMES MACKIB, Pboprixtob, VICTORIA-STREET EAST, AUCKIaAND Repairs of every description In Wood and Iron neatly executed on the shortest notice. Springs made and repaired. Always on Hand—A largo quantity of Lamps, also Ironbark Shafts and Spokes, Rod Gum Felloes, and Hobart Town Hardwood. N.B.—Country Orders punctually at tended to COUSINS AND ATKIN, COACH BUILDERS, ELLIOTT AND ALBKUT-BTREETS, Have in Stock— Double and Single-seated Buggies, Hooded Phajtons, Vis-a-vis, Wacconettos, Dob Carts, Second-hand Pheetons and Buggios< Also, Km; Thousands Seasoned Finished Spokojj, the Best Block in Auckland. "OICYCLES. TRICYCLES The largest and best-soloetod Stock of Ma chinos in New Zealand, including tho Rudqe (unequalled for its strength, lightness, and speed —ono mile beinp ridden in 2min. ■KM-sSoC—the fastest on record). Excelsior, British Mail, D.H.F. Pukmiek, Extra S. KxPßKas. Tricycles —Willis's Sociable, and Single. Duplicate parts of all machines kept in stock. Repairs a speciality. SERVICE & FITTON, 22, Groy-at., Auckland. TJOYS' VELOCIPEDES, 225; X> PERAMBULATORS, lCs; INVALID CARRIAGES, all kinds (Wholesale and Retail); BABY SLEEPING CARRIAGES; Also, BICYCLES (beat English make), ROCK ING HORSES, &o. R. ANDERSON, PARRAMATTA-STItEE7VSS.UNKY. Aw&rded Four Pr»"" HAZARD'S "SIGNAL" GLASS. MSfrZpiA BINOCULARS lsdsß*ifflimi i~ \ TELESCOPES W. H. HA.ZAED, Gunmaker and Optician, 166 QUEEN STSEET, AUCKLAND,



Hotels. TMPERIAL HOTEL, CORNER OF QUEEN AND FORT STUKETS. T. T. ANDERSON, Proprietor, Bogs to inform tlio Public that ho is now ready to rccoivo Boardors at his Now Hotel, where they will find every accommodation. Hot Cold, and Shower Bathß. Large, Spacious Bedrooms. Luncheon from Ito 2. MASONIC HOTEL, DHSVONPORT, NORTH SHORK. W, 11. PEARCB lias much pleasure in intimating that the whole of the extensive additions and alterations to the Masonic aro now flnnlty'completed. Persons desirous of residing In this delightful district will, by patronising the aljovo Ttbtcl, roceivo every attonlion renuirod to niaka them happy and comforUible. Tho rooina aro lofty, well vontllatiid, neatly and elegantly furnished. Select Suites of Apartment*. Private Sittlng rooma. One of tho itaust Jtilllard-roomß in the Colony, fitted with everything new and flrst ° ItATHING-Fresh and Salt Water." BUGGIES Hiipplicd in live minutes' notlco. W. n. PEARCE. HOWARD'S NEW COMMERCIAL AND FAMILY HOTEL, Oi'i'osr™ tiiic Railway Station, WHANGARKI. This Is by fnr the largest, bost-appointcd. and moat comfortable Hotel North of Auckland, containing Suit es of Pri vat« Rooms for Families, witli Piano, Hath, Commercial, Dining, and Brooking Hoonm. SPLENDID BILLIARD ROOM. The BcdrooniM are lofty and well ventilated, and moat comfortably furnished. Orders by Telegram or better will receive prompt attention. Huddle Horses on Hire, &c.. &c. Porter in attendance ou Trains and Summers. . G. 13. HOWARD, Preprietor. WHANGA REI HOT EL, OPPOSITK TOWN WHAHF, WHANGAUEI. MRS LEA Dcßires to Inform tho Public of Whangarei and surrounding districts that hlio haa purchaaed tho above old-established and well-known hotel, and haa appointed Jin A. G. IiKIOHT as Manager of the same. Tho Managor takes this opportunity of informing tho public that no stono will be left unturned to make Uila a popular houso with travellers generally, and particular regard will bo paid to the con vunience and necessities of familios visiting the district Civility, attention, and moderate chargos can be depended on. Special regurd will bo paid to selling n»uo but tho Host Brands of Liquors. Saddle Horses and lioata on hire. Trap meota trains from all stoamota. PREMIER HOTEL, WAIOKONGOMAI (Near tho Telegraphic Oflleo). is the LEADING HOTEL IN THE DISTRICT. Tho Proprietor is now Krcctijig Largo and Important Additions, including numerous Bed rooms and Private Parlours, which will be fitted up with every regard to tho Care, Com fort, and Enjoyment oraucsts. No exponso whatever has been spared to constitute Hub the Promior Hotel of tho To Aroha Goldfleld, and make it tho Favourite Roeort of tho Travelling Public. The Wines and Spirits aro of tho Beat Brands. Billiards. Stabling—Convenient and Extensive. J. B. KILIAN, Propriotor. ri INGER ALE I GINGER ALH I G, G L ED n ILL is now Manufacturing a GINGER ALB Superior to any yet offered to the Public. It Ib a Delicious, Grateful, and Invigorating Beverage, and blends remarkably well with nil brands of Spirits. CX GLEDH IL L, WE h hESLXV-S TItE B T. Tki.kphonk No. 53. fi INGER ALE. _ GINGER ALE. JOHN GRr!Y~AND SONS, jEbated Water axd Cohdial MANUFAC TURERS, Beg to Intimate that t hey are prepared to supply GINGER ALE Of superior quality in Quarts and Pints. Tho public will llnd this to be a DELICIOUS BEVEHAGK. Also, on hand, and to arrive— 200 CASKS OF CORRY'S CELEBRATED BELFAST GINGER ALK. KDEM CItKSCEN'T AND At.BKRT-BTnKKT. _. Corsctiwakcr. _- DOWN bas just reeelred a &s%■"■%£&&[s■s& Scloct Assortment of WwTfe#ffiT STAY MATERIAL. In '■'■''■Jiifuiyf**!' every varioty and colonr. STAYS, CfOUSETS, ?3 ' lvT BELTS, &c, &c, rw t raL Upon tho latest improvo .iM , B^k raent. /vwi'A ' VLiMbk Country orders puueta ti '•;■' W^m ally attended to, fit hV| M All parcels sont ix>st froo. O( P^ MR3~DOWN, \ \Jr Stay and Corsot-maker >**^ Upper Hobson-stroot Hydraulic Lime. :, HYDRAULIC LIME 1 | TRADE y^ MARK | 1 J.WUson&C? i I AUCKLAND. N.Z. Auckland. 27th NOTCmHor, IBBS, MESSRS J. WILSON & CO., Queen-street, Gontlomen,—Wo have used your Llmo for sevoral purposes (incUuiinß Concroto Soa Wall at Mongonui Mill), and havo been quite satisfied with same. \ ours truly, Tins Auckland Tim nicß Company, Limitkd.—W. C. Dai.dy, Jon., Secretary. PLEASE APPLY FOR CIRCULARS EX PLAINING TREATMENT. Samples of Concrete on view at our office, and In tho Museum, which havo boon over 20 years in the sea. All the Mahnrangi Limer aro not alike, and nono of Wilson's is gonulno without tho Trado Mark. /GROUND LIMB. GROUND LIMB FOR SALE" SOUTHGATB S MAHURANS IOcSI I?^Yi. IO GKOUND In any Quantity, for Concrota Paths, Floors Cellars, &c (next to stone flagging is un. rivalled for durability and hard-sotting qualities). For tanks and other wet work it is a first-class material. B. KEANE, SOLE AGENT, CUSTOMS-STREET 1%/rAHURANGI HYDRAULIC LIME. PULIIAM, BANNATYNE & CO., CUSTOMS-, street, Auckland. Finding wo were unable to meet tho increas ing demand for our Limq, wo hnvq erected new kilns and grinding machinery, which enable us now to supply our customers with freshly ground Limo in any quantity, and without delay. Numorous tosls having proved our Lime to bo second to nono in tho market, wo con fidently ask our friends and the building trado Bonorally for their continued patronage C. Wood, Managing Partner in Auckland, has always in stock at Cnstoms-strcot—Red, White, and Moulded Bricks, Portland Comcnt, Shell Lime, Sand, Drain and Socket Pipes, Firowood, &c, &c. musical. Kill J, HOW DE N PIANOS. PIANOS! f QUEEN-STRBKT, pianos! Next pianos. " xt PIANOSJ Bank of New Zealand DOUBLE OVER-STRUNG IRON FRAMES By Ashorberg, Manthey, and NouXeld, VeryJChoap, and Superior any he hosiers Imported For Sale. FOR SALE, at Victoria Stables, 2 or 3 If tot-class Light Waggonettes for 1 horse; they aro in very good order, being nearly new. Also! Good Second-hand Buggies. aLngle or double-seated at Low Prices.—w. Cbowtueb



Land Transfer Act Notices. T AND TRANSFER ACT NOTICE, k ANNE ALLISON KELLY, wife of John Kelly, of Thames, in the Provincial District of Auckland,|Sottler, claiming asdevisec undcrtha will of James Allison, late o£ Newmarket, Blacksmith, deceased, having applied to be registered as proprietor or an estate for life in all that parcel of land situated in tho Parish of Waitemata, and being partß of Lots 34 and 35 o£ a subdivision of Allotment 25A01 Section 3, Suburbs of Auckland, and boing part " of tho land comprised in Vol. 8. Folio 77, of tho Register Book, Notice is horoby given that the applicant will be Registered accordingly unless caveat be lodged forbidding the sumo on or beforo the 21th day of March next. Dated at the Land Transfer Offlco, Auckland, the 13th February, 1881. THEO. KISSLING. District Land Registrar. T AND TRANSFER ACT NOTICE. JAMES SENIOR, of Thames, in the Provincial District of Auckland, Mine Manager, claiming Estate or interest as Devisee under tho Will of. James Allison, lato of Newmarket, Blacksmith, decoasod, .having applied to bo registered a* Proprietor of an Kstato for life. In all that Parcel of Land, Bituate.l in the Parish of Waite matft, "being parts of Lots 36 and 36, of a Sub division of Allotment 25a, of Section 3, Suburbs of Auckland, and being part of the Land com prised in vol. », folio 77, of the Register Book, Notice is hereby given that the Applicant will be Registered accordingly, unless caveat be lodged fovbtdding tho same on or before tho ilth day of March next, Dated at tho Land Transfer Office, Auckland, this 13th day of .February, 1881. THEO. KISSLING, :!DistrictLand Registrar.