CITY COUNCIL

The regular weekly sitting of the City Council took place last night. Present: The Mayor, and Crs. Morrison, Garratt, Waymouth, Goldie, Kidd, Crowther, Hol land, Devore, Cooper, Mackechnie, Dignan, Connolly, Montague, Upton, Aickin, Mase field, La Roche, and Burns. Correspondence.—Letters were received and disposed of as follows .—From Grainger andD'Ebro, forwarding revised plans for Free Library and Art Gallery: Referred to Special Committee previously appointed for purpose.—From H. J. Smith, on behalf of residents on eastern side of Franklin R°ad, asking that a narrow footway should be constructed-there so as to'afford access to abutting premises : Accommodation path to be constructed by contractor (Kirby).— From Eric Craig, contending that the pro posed site in Wellesley-street for .the Library and Art Gallery is unsuitable, and suggesting as a preferablo site a spot betwcon Bowen-street and Waterloo Quadrant, opposite tho Northern Club: Reforred to Special Building Committee.— From VV. J. Mundy, begging that Ireland street may be formed during the fine season, as from want of proper drainage it was a veritable hotbed of disease: A memo, from the Engineer stated that the work was authorised, but that if taken in itsorderof rotation, itmight not be done this season : It was agreed to inform the writer accordingly.—From Thos. Holder, apply ing for leave to construct a crossing with stono pitchers in front of Mr Fisher's pre mises in Lome-street: Agreed to allow crossing to be made either of wooden blocks or of asphalt, but stone pitchers prohibited. —From J. F. Knight, complaining that the seven months allowed him for his late con tract in Ponsonby Road was altogether in sufficient; that ho had been delayed for a scarcity of road metal; and that he was very greatly hindered by a long continu ance of bad weather, during which he had to maintain the road at his own expense ; and asking for a remission of the time penalty imposed upon him. The Engineer's report (presented at last meeting) was read. It stated that the contract time ex pired on the 4th May, and admitted that Mr Knight, in common with other contractors, had suffered from the exceptional severity of the winter, as well as from a want of road metal. He recommended the remission of half the penalty. In answer to a question, the Engineer stated that the contract time would have been ample had metal been procurable. — From J. Gillespie, apply ing for permit to erect an iron shed 9ft by 9ft at rear of his pre mises in Abercrombie-street: Granted.— From F. W. Grey, asking permission on behalf of J. W. Duff to erect four cottages at upper end of Grey-street, some distance down the allotment: Granted, but no casement or right-of-way to be allowed.— From W. H. Skinner, applying for leave to erect in accordance with enclosed plans a dwelling to cost about £1,500 at corner of Wakefield and.Symonds-streets for H. Noshelski: Permission to be given if the conditions re overhanging eaves have been complied with.—From H. G. Wade, sub mitting for approval plans for removal back from street line of building in Victoria-street West belonging to Mr A. B. Ellison : Approved.—From Parnell Borough Council, stating . (1) that through the insuflicient pressure of ball plugs on the hydrants in Parnell, there had been a great deal of water wasted-; (2) that the low pressure of tho water was a sourco of inconvenience to residents; (3) that the present force was 301b, and that if it were increased to 351b tho pressure would bo rendered satisfactory; (4) and asking that these matters might be at once attended to, and a fairdeductionfor unavoidable leak age made from the Council's account : Re ferred to Waterworks Committee ; water works engineer to report.—From S. Mnc pherson, asking for re-consideration of his application for extension of lease in Domain street : Previous decision to be adhered to. From W. Gulliver, suggesting the advisa bility of Council acquiiing property in Cook and Albert streets for purposes of fresh-water baths, and offering, to treat for tbeirsale.Referred to Legal Committee.From G. Little complaining of destruction of his fence in Wynyard-street, and consequent Io3S of fruit through operations of Council workmen.—Referred to Secretary of Gram mar School Board of Governors, which body owns the property. Exmocth-street. — Cr. Morrison pre sented a petition from the ratepayers of Exmou'th-street, stating that the contractor, in prosecution of his works, was blockin^up access to the thoroughfare, and praying that the inconvenience caused thereby should be at once rectified.—Referred to Engineer to report upon, Custom .street West.—Cr. Montague presented a petition from lessees of pro perty in Customs-street West, pointing out that, as the season was so for advanced, it would be quite impossible to carry, out this season works of the magnitude contemplated in that thoroughfare; neither they nor any portion ot them should be undertaken until after the winter, as other wise the street would be practically closed during that season. The petitioners also requested that the retaining wall should be built before commencing to fill in the street, so that by starting the work early in the spring and pushing it forward with vigour, the whole might be completed in one season.—Referred to Streets Committee.

Finance Committee.—The Committee recommended:—(l) Letter from Mar garet Gill re drainage account, £7 16s. That Treasurer arrange to take the amount by instalments, Council to pay Bolton and Company's account.— Letter from Thos. Slater, re erection of shed, Market yard : Committee cannot re commend the request being granted.—(3) Memo, from Town Clerk re allotments, section 53 : That the conditions of sale be altered in the following manner, viz:— allotments to be leased for 50 years, the rent to advanco 50 per cent, on the original amount. After expiration of 30 years, the whole of the frontages iii Ponsonby Road to be utilised, if desired, subject to the prior approval of the plans by the Counci}; one-third value at the expiration of lease and other ordinary conditions.—(4) Memo, from Town Clerk re abattoirs: That plans be prepared for two (2) new buildings (as per sketch No 3. 2 and 3), and Mr Wade be instructed to prepare same.— On the motion of Cr. Devore, clause 3 was amended by the insertion of the words "and Hopetoun-street" after "Ponsonby Road."—The report as amended was then adopted.

Victoria-street East.—Cr. Dovore called attention to the dangerous condition of Victoria-street East, between Queen and Lome streets. Tho recent rains had washed away the road metal, laying bare a number of large boulders.—The Mayor replied that both he and the Engineer had examined the place, and that action had already beou determined on.

A Little Difficulty.—A letter from the Engineer in reference to some difficulty with the men at the waterworks was re ferred to the Waterworks Committee.

Patteson street Woeks.—Cr. Monta gue M'ished to know how the cost-of car riage of earth proposed to be taken from Hobson-street for the filling up of Pa tteson street was to be allocated. If the intention was to saddlo City North with the entire ex pense, the thing would amount to nothing more nor less -than public plunder.—ln answer to questions, the Engineer stated that 35,000 yards of earth were required for the filling up of Patteson-street, of which the North Ward was to be held responsible for 15,000 yards, South Ward for 12,000 yards, and Ponsonby Ward for 8,000 yards. The South Ward's proportion could .be taken from Union-street and the endow ments. The cost of carriage to Patteson street would be 2s 6d per yard, or L 2.500 for the 20,000 yards for which the South and Ponsonby Wards were responsible.—After a long and very spirited discussion, it was agreed, on the motion of Cr. Devoro, " That the charge to the Ponsonby Ward for its share of the cost should be L 250," being at the rate of Is per yard.'—lt was then pro posed that the South Ward should pay a similar proportion in respect of the earth for which it was responsible.—Cr. Way mouth proposed, as an amendment, "That any charge for earth in that portion of Patteson-street within the South VVard be charged to the city endowments and the Harbour Board,"—The proposition lapsed for want of a seconder."—Cr. Masefield then moved as an amendment, " That half the extra earthwork in Patteson-street be charged to the city endowments."—The amendment was negatived and the resolu tion carried.

Tenders for Street Works.—Tenderß wore received as follow for earth-cutting in Lower Hobson-street, and earth-filling in Patteson-street: — James Wilson, L 5.155 12s; John Irvine, L 3.509 6s 8d ;W. and J. Wiustone, L 3.147; Larkins and O'Brien, L3j517. A tender -was also received from William Blewden, but as he has now been placed on the Council's black list, it was not entertained. W. and G. Winstone's tender was accepted. In answer to a question, the Engineer said that the contract time was ample. Police Statutes Act, 1884.—The fol lowing memo, was received from the Town Clerk:—"l find the Police Statutes Act, 1884, just passed, embodies nearly all the offences and penalties provided for under various city by-laws, and as the Act was silent as to the disposition of penalties, I

wrote to the Under-Secretary of Justice for information, and the reply is that tho Penalties under the Statute go into the üblic Account, the result of which will be that a large amount of fines, &c, for offences, will be di verted from the Corporation funds. I recommend that the subject bo referred to the" Legal Committee, with a view to some concerted action with the municipalities in other leading towns of the colony to the effect that the fines and penalties for offences in boroughs shall be paid into the Borough Fund."—Cr. Masefield moved in terms of this recommendation, and the motion was carried.

Re-Metalling of Streets.—The |Tram way Company's offer to bear half the cost of re-metalling streets through which the tramways run was accepted. East - street.—The Engineer reported upon Mrs Wells's application for compensa tion for destruction of fruit trees in East street, that the trees referred to were outside her property.—Referred to tho Streets Committee.

Pitt-street.— In reference to J. H. Bratby's complaint of imperfect drainage in Pitt-streot, the Engineer reported that the drainage escaped from a neighbour's pipe.—lt was agreed that he should give notice that this pipe should be lifted, and laid in a proper manner. More Works.—lt was decided to autho rise tenders being called for the construc tion of the George-street culvert and the drainage works in the Grey-Btreet gully. The Library Question. — After Cr. Upton's motion re Library Committee had been negatived, the Council adjourned upon the proposition of Cr. Masefield, leaving some motions still upon the order paper. The time was 10.55.

A LUNATIC WITH A RE VOLVER.

Alarming Episode In a Country Tows.

As showing the danger of lunatics being at large, we quote from the "Sydney Evening News" the following account from its Armidale correspondent of an exciting in cident at that place :— li A man, whose name is believed to be L. S. Thomas, went into Mr Moore's store yesterday and selected a revolver. He offered to pay for it with a cheque. His manner was peculiar, and the cheque was declined" and the revolver not sold; Thomas then repaired to Friedman's- shop, where a revolver was shown to him. Having profited by his former experience, he abandoned the cheque scheme, and tried the effect of loading the weapon and presented it at Mr Friedman's head. This had the effect of lowering Mr Fried man's head and body with extraordinary rapidity behind the counter. Thomas took advantage of the opportunity to make his way into the. street with the revolver and the ammunition. He soon encountered a policeman, but he presented the revolver at the constable's head, and got away down toward the creek. A crowd meanwhile had collected, and they followed him. One or two persons went forward to capture him, but as he took deliberate shots at them, these adventurers thought it advisable to keep at a respectful distance. The town was by this time fairly aroused, and people dashed hither and thither in wild pursuit. The police turned up from different-quarters. One carried a rifle, and the others were more or less pre pared for contingencies. Meanwhile Thomas strolled up to the Rev. Mr John ston's, where a son of that gentleman was discoursing sweet music on the pianoforte in the drawing-room. Having heard a knock, Mr Norman Johnston went and opened the door, and invited the visitor to enter. Thomas walked in, and introduced himself not by presenting his card but his revolver. Mr Johnston very promptly took hold of Thomas by the vwrist and possessed himself of the weapon. The police and others arrived at this moment, and Thomas was shoved ignominiously down the street to- his 'dungeon cell.' On the way down he ad dressed- the crowd, and in his own words ad mitted his error. Now that the excitement has cooled down, the general opinion ex pressed is that Thomas made- very bad shooting."

Intemperance in the Legislature

Discussing the question of intemperance in the Legislature, the Wellington 'fPosf says:—"lt has been suggested that the present Parliament has, in its first session, earned, for itself the unenviable sobriquet of the Drunkenf Parliament. We wish-that Aye could say briefly and at Once that there was no foundation for the charges which have been made.., A regard for the truth will not allow us te db this,'but we must say that the facts have been considerably exaggerated,' and so repre sented as to convey an entirely wrong im pression. From what has been written on the subject, 'people would naturally imagine that*- drunkenness was ; much more rife among members generally last session than in previous sessions, and that this was to some extent attributable to the new mem bers. Both conclusions would be decidedly erroneous. There was unfortunately nothing exceptional (except in one respect, to which we shall allude further on) in the amount of intemperance among legislators last session. So long as we have known the, Now Zealand Parliament, it has contained .mem bers addicted to drunkenness.. We need not recall the names of those who, informer years, have disgraced themselves, their con stituents, .and the colony by their conduct .in this_ respect. Those who have been, con stant in their attendance.. on Parliament during the last eighteen years will readily recall many scandalous scenes in the House resultingf rom over indulgence in drink on the port of certain members. There were no Buch scenes during' the late session, and there were comparatively few exhibitions even of individual inebriety in the House itself. On a few occasions one or two members who had been dining out may have spoken a little excitedly at an early hour in the morning, but neither in the House itself nor in the Council did any thing occur call ing for special comment or condemnation. In tho lobbies it was somewhat different. But before going further let us exonerate the new members individually and coUeor tively of any participation* in' improper conduct, either in the House dr out side it. It was not in their ranks that the offenders were to be found,; and more than one of them replaced men who were notedfor their excesses in the last Parliament. The real offenders were men who were not new to Parliament, and so far as those of the Lower House wore' concerned, whose fault and failing must have been known«*o the constituents who elected them. ' In the whole Parliament the flagrant offenders can bo counted on'the fingers of one hand. In the Council there were but two—both men of good position and_ abilities, but who throughout Jthe session were literally soaked in liquor, and the worse of it morning, noon, and night. In the Lower House there were really only three who habitually exceeded the bounds of ' temperance' so as to invite remark." "P

Mr. Wakefield Before his Con stituents.

Is*, his address "at Leeston on Monday night, Mr E. Wakefield, M. H.R." for Selwynj defended his action in the: course-'of'last session of Parliament. He said that after the resignation of the Atkinson Ministry at the beginning of the session intrigues were rife, buthe (Mr Wakefield) had nothing to do with them. He had not intrigued for office, and. had no. spoken to Sir J. Vogel till after the fitst Stout Ministry was formed, and then at the request of Mr Harper, and; on ; the invitation of Sir J. Vogel. He told Sir J. Vogel that he could not support the Stout-Vogel - Ministry without stultifying himself. He had written Sir Julius Vogela letter saying that he could not support a combination of Stout with Vogel, but all except himself had subsequently withdrawn from the opinion expressed in the letter. They wduld thus see if any members had changed line and altered tactics, it was not the member forSelwyn. (Applause).. He. had promised _ to follow the leader selected at a'parfy '■'• meeting,' but no such 'meeting took place. After the first Stout-Vogel Ministry was defeated, confusion in the. House was greater than oyer. Major At kinson, called a meeting off all independent men, and after consulting his friends, Mr Wakefield found he had no. option but to , take his share of the risks and unpleasant: ness of going into office with Major Atkin son. So far from being ah office-seeker, he sacrificed himself, well knowing that his political career would be injured for years. In reply to a question Mr Wakefield said tho shortest-lived administration.in New Zealand was the~ Atkinson-Wakefield, but "the good die young." Major Atkinson had been wrong in saying that he (MrWake- ' - field) would be found following him in a majority, because Major Atkinson: was in a minority when he followed him. (Laughter.) The speaker got a hearty vote of thanks and confidence.

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THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR* FEIDAIfi DECEMBBK 1884



THE REMUERA YARDS. FOR SALE on THURSDAY next, 11-th December, at 1 o'clock, DAIRY COWS AND STORE CATTLE 800 FAT SHEEP AND LAMBS FAT CALVES AND PIGS. ALFRED BUCKLAND. TUESDAYS. THE HAYMARKET. SALE OF WOOL, SHEEPSKINS, HIDES, TALLOW, HAY. and STRAW, eaoh TUESDAY, at 12 o'clock. ALFRED BUCKLAND, FOR PRIVATE SALE ON LIBERAL TERMS, IN LOTS TO SUIT PURCHASERS I Farm Lots from 20 aores and upwards, near Pnkekohe Station; from £710s to £10 an acre. Form, Lot 130, Awitu, containing 123 acres; securely fenced; is near other homesteads, and good land; £2 an acre. . Farm of 150 acres on the Pukekohe Hill, ad joining that of Mr Jacob Wright's; considerably Improved: £8 an acre.. _„„„ A flrat-closD Form, half-way between Klhiklhl and Te Awamutu, containing 686 acres, with choice apple orchard. Available ond FertneuFarms, ranging from 1,600 to 10,000 acres, at prices varying with lm provements from £1 /COUNTRY CATTLE SALES. POKENO, MONDAY, December 15 DRURY, WEDNESDAY, December 17 PAPAKURA, WEDNESDAY, Dec. 31 ALFRED BUCKLAND. MONDAY, DECEMBER Bth, Noon. GLEN S ID 17 ■ L E N S I D Hie SYMONDS-STREET. SIR FREDERICK"WHITAKER HAVING made other arrangements for obtaining access to the lower portion ot the property, has determined to sell THE WHOLE OF THE SYMONDS STREET FRONTAGE OF HIS TRULY MAGNDTCENT ESTATE. The SALE will take place by PUBLIC AUC TION at "ARTHUR'S MART " on MONDAY. December Bth. at 12 o'clock noon, whon the RE MAINDER OF THE SYMONDS-STREET FRONTAGE WILL BE SOLD. GRAND BUILDING SITES, MAGNIFICENT VIEWS. COUNTRY PLEASURE WITH CITY ADVANTAGES. TITLE-LAND TRANSFER. TERMS EASY. R. ARTHUR, Salesman and Auctioneer. DURHAM YARDS. FOR SALE, at the Durham Yards, every Tuesday, at 11 o'clock; HIDES, TALLOW, WOOL, and SKINS HUNTER AND NOLAN. Sewing Machine. i QINGER SEWTNG MACHINES. Sales in 18S2 603,292 Machines, „ 1881 561,036 „ 1wbea5e,.....42,258. OT THREE OUT OF EVERY FOUR MA > CHINES SOLD IN THE WORLD ARE DINGER'S. > UPWARDS OF THREE HUNDRED \ FIRST PRIZES I! I V AND AT : CHRISTCHURCH EXHIBITION ;, TWO GOLD & TWO SILVER MEDALS. } To be obtained at PER 2/6 WEEK PER 2/6 WEEK Only at 261, Quben-stbest, Auckland. t . . I BEWARE OF GERMAN AND OTHER IMITATIONS. | SINGER SEWING MACHINES, JB. B L A I X I E, • Victoria-s tiibet, IMPORTER OF BUILDERS' & FURNISH ING IRONMONGERY DIEEOT FEOM MANUFAOTUBEBB, Has For Sale, at Low Rates, Carpenters' Tools Nails, Looks, Hinges Kitchen Ranges Raster Grates, in great Variety . Marble and Enamelled Slate Mantelpieces (Largest Stock in Auoklond) Marble, Electroplate, Curb, and other Fenders Galvanised Iron, Sheet Lead, and Zlnb Slate, Cement, and Plaster. INSPECTION INVITED. ix c v i * ;*■ GUNMAKKR, " mM|{l||f ■' <°PPoslte the City Marks. JJB& B?V ■ KSTABtISHTO lSJfc ■ffi^Hß^l Intending Buyers should to _m__\__r J speot the large stock of BcSKßiltUf - Breeoh and Mnzzle-loadlng _}_!}&£&■;■ Guns on hand. They will see W_mgg_WSM the BM'r valux to Anokland, __M_S__W < Every gun thoroughly examln _Msm ed and guaranteed before dell ■P Hammerioss Guns, with Siemens HI Potent Steel Barrels, 12 and 20 gauge I HgH Silver's Potent Antl-reooll ButtFlateel BaS Webley's Bull Dog and Irish Conste- BvflS bulary Revolvers, also his New Patent jgEJ Self-extracting Revolver; Kynoch'i Jggg Patent "Perfoot" Reloading Metallic B9 Cartridge Coses and Crimpers j -Kiev* Kfia -Revolver -Ammnx-itton and Motalllo 7~?. Cartridge Cases; Newcastle Chilled Shot! Curtisß ana Harvey and Pigon Wllk's and [iourence's Gunpowder; Eley's Wadding and Cartridge Cases; Powder Flasks, Shot Pouches, Bamo Bags, Gun Cases, Cartridge Belts, Gut DU. Tow for Gun Cleaning, Ferret Muzzles sod Bells, Saloon Rifles, Air Canes, Breech-loadlai Implements, Fishing Tackle,. Cutlery, j_» works. ; , -~.:. REPAIRS, Including BrownUig sad Rs rtooking, specially attended to, and Mttsfaettoa guaranteed. ; ■■ ' ■ j irT*^v |D, EvITT, QvmuxMß fc hmaan, -. mt, Gomw *—--. AvoKum. -"':■:.■; TV ""W A "O 6 0 X, • OPTICIAN, HAS IK STOCK SPECTACLES AND EYE GLASSES of every description. An Aocuratb Fit Guabahtssd. COMPOUND MICROSCOPES & TELE SCOPES, -~ _. Powerful and Cheap. . ANIROm BAROMETERS, ThkRMOMETKBB, Eusstrio Bells, Batteries, and ' ■ ::;- fittinss. . Magnectio El eotrio Machines and Medical Cods. GLASSESrIraOOULARrKKLD^ ■imr^^^^^SS-MASINE GLASSES, XHEODOUTES, SEXTAN^ COMPASSES. tai*3' ANNOUNCEMENT. - TAYLOR'S jejoentdtooount. N^'WM^ OPPOSETH THE POST.OFnCB.



Anetfotu. '~ ■ j TO-MORROW, At 1 o'clock, A, ONEHUNGA AUCTION MART. ffIHE undersigned has been favoured with JL instructions from the Onehunga Borough Council to sell, as above, THE LEASE for 81 YEARS of 10 LARGE ALLOTMENTS, being Lots 6,8,10,11.18,19. 22,21.27, and 29, of Allotment 11. Section 17 (opposite Railway Station). Buildings are to be erected within 12 months, and two thWs of the value will be returned up to £500 at the end of the lease. Copy of plan and conditions oan be seen at my Mart. . _. WM. STEVENSON, Auctioneer. *" TO-MORROW, at 2.30 o'clock, j. h7hamer TXTILL Sell at the Newton Auction fV Mart as above, FANCY GOODS, Christmas Presents, Fur niture, Drapery, Fowls, Ducks, Oats, Chaff, Sec.. &c, Sec. MOM. h. BBAMJir.I iTOANK NXWSUh AUCTION SALE TO-MORROW, At 2 o'clock. THE undersigned will sell by auction at their Rooms, Karangahape Road, on the Bbove date, HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, consisting of leather-covered Lounges and Easy Chairs. Iron and Wood Bedsteads. Chairs, Tables, Crockery, Glassware, &c.; Poultry, Ducks, and Fowls. • Also. A very superior line of Men's Colonial-made* Tweed Clothing, fashionably made and suitable for the season. BRADLEY A NEWELL. TO-MORROW, At 11 o'clock. BY ORDER OF THE OFFICIAL ASSIGNEE. J. R. RaSdERSON WILL SELL by public auction as above, at Mercantile Sale-rooms, IN RE W. S. FAGAN. - SADDLE, Sewing Machine, Electro Cup, Prize Cup. Scales, Weights, Steel YaWs, 2 Sausage Machines, 1 Silver Watch, 2 Sets Scales and Weights. IN RE J. E. THOMAS, THE GENERAL STOCK OF A GROCERY STORE, consisting ot—General Groceries, Brushes, Earthenware, &c. Alio, without reserve. GRAND SUITE (8 pieces), Double and Single Iron Bedsteads, Palliasses, Spring Mattrass, Couch,- Brass Rail Bedstead, Bronze Fenders, and General Furniture. V, 8. COCEBANK] [JAS. DA 081 MONDAY, DECEMBER 8. BY ORDER OF THE MORTGAGEE; COTTAGE AT KINGSLAND. THE Subscribers will sell at their Rooms, Queen-street, on Monday, Bth December, at 12 o'clock, ■ - - ALLOTMENT H6. KINGSLAND, having a frontage of 10 feet to Fifth Avenue by 113 feet deep, with o NEW COTTAGE of i . . rooms thereon. There is a good well, and ' . the allotment is all fenced. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 9, At Noon. GREYTOWN, AVONDALE. GREYTOWN, AVONDALE. MAGNIFICENT BUILDING SITES. /.. , . D. F. EVANS HAS been instructed by Mr J. Palmer to sell by public auction, at bis Land Mart, Queon-street, on Tuesday, 9th December, 1881, atnoon, . i THE BALANCE OF HIS MOST DESIRABLE PROPERTY, known as GREYTOWN. AVON DALE, which has been subdivided into most ELIGIBLE LOTS, each about 99 x 132, fronting roads full width. 68 feet. This property, situate . on the rise just this side of Avondale, com mands a grand view, yet not exposed to the cold winds; is in close proximity to the railway station, Church of England. Presbyterian Charch, Public Hall, Public School, &a, &c; Lots now flagged, TERMS: One-third caz_.ii, balance eon remain - _. for five or ten yean at 8 per cent, or can be paid off any time. Also, as instructed by Mrs Sayers, MOUNT EDBN-That Valuable FREEHOLD PROPERTY, situated on the main road. It comprises a Double Shop and Dwelling-house, Tho dwelling comprises dining-room, kitchen, bathroom, scullery and porch, 6 bedrooms, hal>, sua fittings, register grates, fowl-house, wash house, and workshop. Also the adjoining Allot ment and Residence, containing 6 rooms, very comfortably fitted and furnished. The whole property is situated in the most business part of the Mount Eden Rood, is well and thoroughly built, and should command the attention of in vestors and speculators. ' Also, as Instructed by Mr Matthews, ARTHUR-STREET, off Franklin Road—That Very Comfortable VILLA RESIDENCE of 5 rooms, with wash house, copper. Sec.; gas and city -water laid in, gas stove. New and tho roughly -well built; commands a magnificent -view of the Auckland Harbonr. Parties about to purchase a residence In a good position and within easy distance of Queen-street should ■view this property; Also, as instructed by Mr B, Williams, DEVON-STREET, New ton-That Very Con venient COTTAGE of 5 rooms, verandah, kitchen stove, and finished off in a very superior manner. The allotment has a frontage of 66fL, and is within a short distance of Queen-street. This is. a grand chance to secure a valuable Cottage and Allotment close to the main tho roughfare. . . ■". - . D, F,- EVANS, Auctioneer. W 8. OOCUBANS.] [JAMBS DA0B» ■ WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 10. MOUNTAIN VIEW, j NEAR MORNINGSIDB RAILWAY - STATION, '' NEW NORTH ROAD. t A__ LARGE VILLA RESIDENCE •.', JLJ. U . -.; SITES, TflE _ROPBRY; OF S. FINCH, Esq. THE Subscribers have received instruc j I tions from 8. Finch. ESQ., to Be 11 by Public Auction, at their Land Mart, Queen-street, on - Wednesday, December 10, at 12 o'olOok, HIS VALUABLEBUBURBANPROPERTY, situated within a few minutes! walk of the . Mornlngside Railway Station, and on the New I North Road, and adjoining the residence of Win. Motion, Esq. The property stands high, j commands most extensive views In all direc tions, and Is known as ■ - - MOUNTAIN VIEW. A careful survey has been mode of the Estate, and it has been subdivided into 1 Xkift ALLOTMENTS, All of which ore available for the erection of Private Residences, the ground is now in a high State of-cultivation, having been carefully - worked for mahy ytfarg. . .- ' • ~-.'. - Tho Allotments have frontages ranging from 10 feet to 93 feet by an average depth of 165 feet. ''Plans are now ready and can be obtained at th offices of the Auctioneers. Terms: One-fourth dash, balance can remain at 7perc«ht. ' N.E.—Tho Auctioneers would urge intending purchasers and others to visit this property, as they will find it one of the most healthy and de sirable suburban estates yet offered to public competition. '* SAMUEL COCHRANE 4 BON, Auctioneers, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 9. HUNTER & NOLAN , wna, HOLD SHBIB «IT E B X L V S A L E ■ P' "' J AT . THE NEWMARKET YARDS, Junotlon of Great South and Onehunga Roads, "i.'„ ■ P,:,'- ~,'•' '.'■■' <*■'-'■ ■ A..-: '"] FAT AND STORE STOCK. DAIRY COWS, SHEEP. AND PJIGS,: MO^fDAY, DECEMBER.IS. WOOL SALE. Tho unftenignßd win hold their gECOKD -^jy-OOL CJale OF *HE SEASON .\ ' ■' AT ", I THa. DURHAM WOOL STORE, ON MONDAY, DECEMBER 15,



-sa_===s__===s-====s-===^^ WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 10. EX OAMARU. EXTENSIVE UNRESERVED SALE OF VALUE £1,6£5 VALUE OP SUPERIOR TjINGLISH-MADE TffIUHNITURE, &C, &C.|* *c, GABRIEL LEWIS TTAS received instructions to sell, at his ■*-"• Rooms, on above date, commencing at 11 o'clock, THE FOLLOWING FIRST-CLASS SHIPMENT OF ENGLISH-MADE FURNITURE, ENGLISH-MADE FURNITURE, AS UNDER SUITES— In Dining and Drawing-room, consisting of Spanish Mahogany, Oak, Walnut Black and Gold, in LEATHER. HAIR —Velvet, Plush, and Tapestry,ln various designs. CHEFFONIBRS- In Walnut Mahogany, Heavy Carved, Plate-glass Backs. Marble Tops-assor ted styles end designs, OCCASIONAL CHAIRS- In Walnut Black and Gold. Stuffed and Open Backs, Prince Albert and other Occasional Chairs, Oxford Perforated Chairs. SIDEBOARDS- In Spanish Mahogany, Dark Oak, Collarettes in Combination Styles, Plate glass and Heavy Moulding — various sizes TABLES- In Solid Walnut Heavy Trusses, Card Tables, Various Occasional and Tea Tables, Fancy Tops and Receptio, Gipsy and other Tables (full mounted), Heavy Truss Mahogany Dining Telescope Tables (very superior), Various Sizes In Oak and Mahogany. BOOKCASES- In Spanish Mahogany, Secretary and Chcflcraier Styles, large Blzes, stylish make. OFFICE FURNITURE- In Escretolre Cylinder, Oak Circular Top Writing Tables, Plain Oak and Ma hogany Writing Tables, Square and Circular Office Washstands and Fittings DINING-ROOM AND DRAWING REQUISITES— In Handsome Black and Gold, Oak. and Mahogany Braokots, Plush Brackets, and the Queen Anne Cabinets, Sc, Ax, HALL STANDS- In Walnut, Mahogany, and Chippen dale, Glass and Tile Back, Marble Top, various sizes and styles. Chairs to match. CABINETS— In Massive Walnut, Inlaid Black and Gold Cupboards, Whatnots and Canter burys, Brass Mounted. STOOLS- In various designs, Beyen Choirs. Towel Ralls, Various cane Folders, Sandwich Trays. CHORAL AND DUCHESS SETS- In Spanish Mahogany, Chevol Bhapes, Heavy Mounted; Walnut and Mahogany Duchess Suites, Marble Tops; Birch and Mahogany Half-round Toilets. WASHSTANDS- In Mahogany, Birch (full and half rounds), Towel and General Rails for Dressing-rooms, Boot Stands. BEDROOM SUITE- Jn Ash, decorated; the Bcaconsfleld Wardrobe, Glass Doors, Marble Top, complete Suite; Bed-room Chairs. BAGATELLE BOARDS- Various sizes; superior make. OVER-MANTELS AND MIRRORS— In Block and Gold Gilt Inlaid Frames, • Cove Tops, Side Plates, Beautifully Mounted. In many sizes. CHAIRS ONLY— In Mahogany, Hair-seated; Coal Vases, assorted. SWING AND OTHER GLASSES- In every style, design and make; Ma hogany and Biroh, in every Style. OLEOGRAPHS & LACE CURTAINS- A Large Assortment of Various Subjects and Quantities. PIANOS- , Various, and Music Stools, Camp Stools, and Chairs PLATEDWARE AND VASES- In Tea and Coffee Sets, Cruets, Salvers, Pickles, Batter Coolers, Mugs. Vases, Lustres, and Marble Ornaments. FANCY CLOTHS AND MATS— In every conceivable Style and Design, Mounted In Gold and Silver. MATTRASSES— In Hair, Spring, Flock, and Flax, all sizes Pillows, and Flock. MOUNTED BEDSTEADS ; In Brass and other Mountings. ■ DRAWERS- A Special Make. of Very Beautiful Wood, Inlaid; various styles. - &c.,.• &o„ Ac.. The Auctioneer calls special attention to this Superior Shipment Great care has been taken to select such goods as are Imost suitable, and modern styles, well-finished, and all first-class goods. G A.BRIE L LEWIS, Auctioneer. PRELIMINARY NOTICE. AT AN EARLY DATE. /. TRADE SALE OF lye TRUNKS OF SUMMER BOOTS # O AND SHOES. Particulars In future issue. GABRIEL LEWIS. ~, Auctioneer, W. Lit* BOOK BINDER, PAPER RULBB, ■ ACCOUNT BOOK MANUFACTURES, noun Doona abovi " stab " omca, MERCHANTS' ACCOUNT BOOKS, ImrcntANCß and Mmnta RwiSTn Boon Specially Rulkd tm Bound. Muslo, Magazines, Publlo Libraries, and Bua day School Books well bound. BAKERS' SPECIAL RULED DAT BOOKS. Bibles, Prayer and Hymn Books Re-bound. BAND AND OHOIR MUBIO BOOK. RULED F*"~OR IMMEDIATE SALE, A Really , Nice Little Farm of 621 Acres Good Land, subdivided into 7or 8 paddocks, all fenced, prin- . olpolly thorn fences; a 6-roomed House and Sheds, fee., foi 13 cows, and a splendid stream < BwfflHSSßsWicapable of. driving .veryfnower- Jul machinery; also has a large frontage to the harbour. Only U miles from Queen-street Wharf, and will be sold oheai£^pS£to John ftWpet,Loud Agent, Ne. 8, Qu eeJttreet, *



- DRINK — NELSON, MOATE, &. CO.'S GOLD MEDAL PURE BLENDED TEAS. PRICES: 2/- 2/4 2/8 3/- 3/4 4/- FOR PRESS OPINIONS AND ANALYSIS V SEE CIRCULAR. NONE GEIOIINE~WITHOIJT OUB NAME ON. AUCKLAND BRaIgH AGENCIES: ALEXANDRA - - Aubln.John AVONDALE - _ Peok,H. BUCKLANDS ~ - Walker, Thos. CAMBRIDGE .. „ Reid, W. HAMILTON EAST .. LeQuesne, P. HAMILTON WEST - Knox, John HELENSVILLE^. - MoLeod. P. and J. HUNTLY .. - - Friar and Da vies KAWAKAWA _ _ Klrkpatrlok, W. J. KIHIKIHI.. - - Ellis, J. W. KINGSLAND • . Letts, W.M. KOPURU .. - <. Kopuru Saw Mill Co. MOUNT EDEN - - Surman. a MOUNT EDEN .. „ Badger. R Mt. ROSKILL ROAD.. Rollett, Geo. MONGONUI - .. Wyles, Robert NEWTON .. .. - Stevenson, R. NGARUAWAHIA .. Friar and Davles NORTH SHORE - Johnston, W. NORTHCOTE - - Porter Bros. OHAUPO .. - - Edwards, J. T. OKEHUNGA - - Moody, Geo. OTAHUHU - - Hall, J. PAEROA ~ - » Robson, J. M. PARNELL- - - Marriott, M. PONSONBY - - Field, H. PONSONBY - - Hawthorn, R. PONSONBY - - Young, Wi H. POKENO '.. - - Campbell,!. RANGIRIRI - - Gerrard, Joraes TAUPHtI .. - - Lovell.W. H. M. TAURANGA - - Bodell, James TE AWAMUTU - Stlchbury. J. A, THAMES .. .. - Hansen, J. E. TUABA.U - - - Walker, Thos. WADE - Dunn,S. WAIORONGOMAI - Soppett,J. WHANOAREI .. _- Conyngham and Co. WOODLANDS -. - Waikato Land Asso ciation NELSON, MOATE, & CO., WHOLESALE AND RETAIL «* WtRCB^I^ BWNDHIB. AND OHM3TOHDBOH, DUNBWN, WILLINOTOK, AND t56, QUEEN-ST,, Auckland- TEA/ Unrivalled /fy/ ■ /07 OU TiMr WMTBA I /GQ/ moumdinb $7/ Strength / AND JOHN BUCHANAN, WHOLESALE GROCER, Tea, Coffee & Spice Merchant CUSTOMS-ST., AUCKLAND. Telegraph Address! I Telephone Exchange, "Eagle," Auckland. | No. 66. The Advertiser desires special attention to his Celebrated Brands of BLENDED INDIA AND CHINA TEAS. Since their introduction the greatly increased demand for them substantially proves their excel lence, and confirms the high esteem which the Publio have justly accorded them. The following distinctive brands all bear his Trade 'Mark on the labels, and are packed in lib and Jib packets, also in 61b, 101b, and 401b tins, viz :— Blended India & China Teas. Household Countess Duchess Princess Empress Brands. Blended Pure Indian Teas. Zemindar Brand. BAKING AND YEAST POWDERS. The Advertiser also wishes to bring before the Publio his Baking and Yeast Powders, which are meeting with general favour, and requests attention to the following Analytlca Repor I— "Laboratory, Hobson-street, Auckland, June 13,1881.—1 have sampled the Baking Powder in the bulk, prepared by Mr John Buchanan, Mer chant, Auoklond, and hove analysed the same and And the constituents pure and well-propor tioned. The result proves this article to De superior to any either imported or colonially prepared that has been submitted to me, and I can, therefore, confidently recommend it to the public.—(Signed) J. A. Pond, Colonial Analyst." ' Each tin bears his Registered Trade Mark. Sold by Grocers and Storekeepers Generally. The STOCK of GENERAL GROCERY and Oilmen's Stores comprises a Splendid Assortment, which Is constantly being replenished by importations from European, American, and Australian Markets. , Catalogues on Application, SPECIAL. TEA NOTICE NEW SEASON, 1884-6. I have received MY WRST SHIPMENT of the NEW SEASON'S CROP, EX B.S. TAMSUI, from Foochow, via Wellington, : ■ And shall be glad to Forward LIQUORING I SAMPLES on application. J , The QUALITY of THIS YEAR'S CROP Is ] Of Very High Character compared with tho pre } vious years, ■-■ l To "those about to commence business, t attention is drawn to the great advantage { of being in a position to offer the Celebrated ] and Popular Brands of Spread Eagle Teas, t Baking and Yeast Powders, etc., and to secure other social inducements which I am prepared to offer, JOHN BUCHANAN, \ •: WHOLESALE GROCER, jj Customs^Street, Auckland. I T H»WDBR BON, * HOUSE, SHIP, SIGN, AND GENERAL ] DECORATIVE PAINTER, v J NO. L WTKDBiH-ITRIIT.



~r-: Miscellaneous Wanteds. ANTED KNOWN—On Mon day we shall Sell a Lot of Ladies' Umbrellas at Is, worth four times the money.—Samuel Coombes & Co., Canada Buildings, Queen-street. ANTEDKNOWN-Duringthe Great Salvage Sale we are soiling a Superior White Quilt ot 3s 6d, quite perfect, worth 8s 6d.—Samuel Coombes and Co., Canada Buildings, Queen-street. WANTED, all Men to buy a pair of the Nelson Tweed Trousers at 7s lid, worth 16s 6d.—Samuel Coombes & Co., Canada Buildings, Queon-street. WANTED, 2,000 Ladies to take away Millinery. It cannot be called Selling it, the prices are so absurd. Come early, and avoid the crush. — J>^ W Samuel Coombes & Co., Canada Build- l**" lugs, Queen-street. J, AN SUCH THINGS BE POSSIBLE)- Men's Tweed Trousers 4s lid, worth 10s 6d; hundreds ,*■_. to select from; during the Sale of Vaile's (_) Salvage. — Samuel Coombes ond Co., * Canada Buildings Queen-street, 0 TTITANTED SEEN-The Men's . V Serge Suits at 18s 6d (slightly -Tf. H damaged by water) at the great Salvago U" Sale now going on ot Samuel Coombes lJ and Co.'s., Canada Buildings, Queen-st. fT3 ANTED WELL KNOWN.- __ ___\ We are almost giving awoy L_l "■"■ <j Men's, Ladies', and Children's Socks and k_. "H . ] Stockings, during the Sale of W. Vaile **" . i 33 & Co.'s Salvage Stook.—Samuel Coombes fTI r\ and Co., Canada Buildings, Queen-st. (H f*^ 62 _\ fIRICKBT MATCHES. - Those M !*_! m i 3v> intending to play in the forth- L £1 P-j coming matches should secure at once r _jr, ___- h"1 one °'our Superior Cricketing Trousers "^ f n s*! at 12s 6d per pair; every size kept, at i_j 7YJ W Q S. Coombes and Co.'s. 2J , C£l mO LADIES WEARING HATS- OS, -1 Z £2 X They con now get Fashionable _4 H O^-tj \H Millinery at half the usual prico at S. -H ■"■H i_, Q Coombos and Co,'s. «§j v_ \T. H k. ft MILLINERY for Christmas W HH k^ ffl JLvA Presents at nominal prices, at S. O q ' pQ Coombos & Cos., Canada Buildings. to -1 -TiRESSES FOR CHRISTMAS % M ' i—J H -L' PRESENTS, from 3?d, at S. X *J. fH t) Coombos ond Co.*s. Canada Buildings. hH < j O T\RESSES FOR CHRISTMAS >\Z W ' fq «Q] JLJ PRESENTS, fromSM, at S. t^» o P^ Q Coombeß and Co.'s, Canada Bulidlngs. h_ T, w O__ rr . fxj T INOLBUM Pattern Floor-cloth, _M l_* S Cd Jf-1 la °id Per yarli'nt S. Coombes and hn <i ° 5 co- 8- »a _ < fd XT AyEYOUSEBI > the Ladies' - * Uj m W . J JJ- button Kid Gloves, ot 1b lid, _J ra J R worth is lid. Quito perfect-Samuel l-J □ rr\ Coombes & Co., Canada Buildings, __ i ZJ t_j (JJ. Queen street CC T ADIES need no longer be seen in OHH JLJ Queon-street with soiled gloves— K-w 60 doz. Block Kid Gloves at Is per pair, (J W^ M l; E-l this week only.—At S. Coombes & Co.'s. [_• L «. Hh IVf ILLINERY for Christmas X f*H W KSb/ _•__ JJJL Presents, at nominal pricos, at S. i_j PH H JS Coombes and Co. 's. Canada Buildings. W -^J . M 2 JOSEPHINE GLOVES are no- W A, kZ l-v P y ,tW, n? 5? comporlaon to the lot of H l> Q>^ be S'?? k Kia aio,vS,s ot Is por pair, now at CO Am, u-i r -^J (_£_( s. Coombes and Co.'s. (~_2 P3 "^ rflO LADIES.—A Splendid Lot of fcH _ L Nuns'Voillng, beautiful shades, at Oo Zm. _ _ /-\ BSd, worth 16Jd, at S. Coombeß and Co.'s " CJ M H this woek only. W Pa T ITTLfi BOYS-500 vorv pretty H _ "*< JU Jersey Suits from is Ui, cap in- CJ W ■ J m eluded, at S. Coombes ond Ca's. ROFESSIONAL MEN-500 _ M , r ._ pairs Shepponl Check Trousers _- h^ |^ W and Vests, half price, 10s Cd, at S. CO JE-. KJ Coombes and Co. s. . a. T> ANKERS AND GOVERN- ■<U X> MENT OFFICIALS -750 Tweed Chesterfield Sac Coats, splendidly trimmed and finished, at 6s lid-each— _- 1 At, S. Coombes ond Co.'s. Xjx r riALICOES, 2Jd por yard, this |-"3 \J week only, at S. Coombes & Co.'s. ANTED SEEN-The Washing X Silks at Is Gd, worth 3a Od, quite H perfect, during tho Great Salvage Sale. ___—_ , h^ —Samuel Coombes & Co., Canada Build- FSH <£T ings, Queon-street -^\ 2 AAA PAIRS of Mon's * ,\f\J\f Printed Molo Trousers atls Ud, worth 7s 6d, during tho Groat Salvage Sale.—Samuel Coombes and Co., Canada Buildings. Queon-street BEFORE eponding your monoy, give Samuel Coombes and Co. a visit during the Great Sale. You will save monoy. ANTED KNOWN - A Good Fronch Twill at HJd, worth 2s fid, during the Sale of William Vaile and Co's Salvage Stock, — Samuel Coombes ond Co., Canada Buildings, Queen-street N IMMENSE LOT of French Costumes at half-price during the Selvage Sale; not damaged.—Samuel Coombos and Co., Canada Buildings, ~ f...'.., Queou-stroet THE WONDERFQIi i Latest Improvements. Valuable Appliances. Ten Year*' Guarantee. Patent Automatic Winder. Patent Drop-Rollers' Patom Looee-Windlng-Wheel. Patent Thread Releaser. Wer. thaim Machines kept in Repairs for three rears free 0* OHARQK. iuoatsatad Catalogues and Bamplea of Work free from— THE WERTHEIM SEWING MACHINE AGENCY. YV. J. JJiiA.Lill, 170, QUEEN-STREET, » AUCKXAND. ,



mHE RED CROSS VINEGAR AND X PRESERVING CO., Railway-street, Paunell, Have on sale the following goods, o trial of which will satisfy everybody as to the excel lence of quality :— Worcestershire Sauce Curry Powder (tins Red Cross Relish from lib) New Zealand Relish Cider Champagne (pts Table and Pickling andqts) Vinegar Flavouring Essences Cordials Pure Lime Juice Lime Juico Cordial .. Wholesale Only. Buyers of Sauce, Vinegar, and Whisky Bottles. Why send money out of the country for Sauce, Curry, or other products when you can get as good an article, at a lower figure, of local manu facture! W. CUMMING, Manager. SAM. WHITE, FENCER, CUSTOMS-STREET. " • PRICE LIST. s. d. Beet Hobart Paling Fence.. 65 0 per chain. Very good do. .. .. .. 60 0 „, ~ Barbed Wire Fence _ ..,20 0 „ „ 3-railFence .. .. .. it 0 ~ .. Ido. .. 65 0 „ „ PioketFenees .. >.. .. 2 3 perfoot. FOR SALE. Kauri Palings .. .. .. 10 0 per 100. White Pine d 0... .. .. 8 8 „ „ HeortKaurl .. .. -.. Vl 6 „ „ Hobart .. .. .. .. 19 0 „ „ Sawnßoards ..; 18 0 „ „ Puriri Posts, from .. .. IS eaoh, HeovyPoßts .. - .. ..16 „ Ralls Hobart .. .. .. 87 6 por 100. Rails, Rlmu Sawn _ .. CO 0 „ „ Light Hobart RaUs .. ..80 0 „ „ iflsgaLTankß, Iron .. ..80 0 ~ „ Good Wicket Gates .. ..8 0 eaoh. Pickets, per doz. .. ._. 2 0 TEBVRr" Nwr Cash. [ESTABUSBBD 1855.] BYBPBCIAI, WH. SHAKESPEAR & CO., • QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. Importers, Manufacturers, Commission and General Merchants. Sols Agents for the Celebrated "ROYAL MAIL" BICYCLES AND TRICYCLES. W. H. 8. & Co. havo much pleasure in sub mitting the following testimonial, given to them for publication :-ICofy.]—"June *, 1883., To Messrs W. H. Shakespear & Co., Auckland. Gentlemen,—l am glad to say that on the 51-inch Royal Moll Bicycle I bought from you, I won the A.C.C. Championship, beating a Rudge, a 58-inch Racer, and a number ot other machines, also the Avondale Handicap, on the 2nd June: and I oan honestly say it Is the best finished and nicest running machine I ever rode. Mr Flewel lyn, to whom I lent it to win tho Mile Handicap with, also spooks in the highest terms of it.—l am, gentlemen, yours truly, (signed) W. M. Service." ——- They also have In stook— Best Red Rubber Tyres, 5s per lb. Harrison's Double Gono Bells, Is 6d each Kino or the Road Lamps (latest patent), Us each Saddles, Steel Balls, Bags, Sprinss And other Fittings eanaiiv Aheap. FOR SALE, a really good Dairy Farm, 160 acres good land, well-fenced, good *rass, and plenty fresh water all the year round, uomfortoblo dwelling-house, and numerous out buildings; all in good order; i-mil (from rail way station, 15 miles from town, and will be raid oheap.—Apply to John Soppet, Land Agent, . w<i, 8, Queen-stree ' FOR IMMEDIATE SALE, a Butchering Business, doing a good cosh trade. In the sentre of - the olty; a low prioe will he taken.— Ipply to John Soppet, Land Agent, No, 8, , " een-street.



pAPBRHANGINGB, W. PHn.T.TPPS i SON HAVE RECEIVED, EX LATE ARRIVALS 185-P A 0 X A G E S—lßs OONTAINIKa 55,000 ROLLS 07 PAPERHANGINGS, consistino or NEW PATTERNS For Drawing, Dining, Bed-rooms, Hall and Staircase, suitable for the Mansion or Cottage. BEAUTIFUL DESIGNS.' AND BEST VALUE EVER OFFERED IN PAPERHANGINGS. 916—PACKAGES-916 SORIMS AND HESSIANS PLATE AND SHEET GLASS.WHITB LEAD, OILS, TURPS, VARNISHES, AND ALL TRADE SUNDRIES. W. PHILLIPPB A BON, 95 and 97, Quust-btbbkt. /VU 10 K'S S TABL ES, V* ALBERT-STREET?. MR F. QUICK begs to return his Sincere Thankß for tho Liberal Patronage received' while carrying on the Business known as "Quick's Livery and Bait Stables," Albert street, and trusts that MESSRS JAMES DIG NAN & CO., the gentlemen to whom he has relinquished the same, will be accorded Support In on equally liberal manner. Patrons eon rely upon being treated civilly ond fairly by his suc cessors, under whose proprietary fie feels "sure the hostelry will become the favourite of Auck land. J. J. DIGNAN] JT. FOLEY] IP. LUNDON MEBSRS JAMES DIGNAN & CO. having Surchoßed Mr F.Quick's Business, hope to merit io patronage bo generously bestowed on their latoand popular predecessor. For Hire—Han- Bom Cabs, Open and Close Carriages, Buggies of every description, Waggonettes, Breaks and Omnibuses, Ladles' and Gentlemen's Saddle Horses, Private Carriages with Llvery, Hearses and Mourning Coaches. Orders by Poet, Tele graph, or Telephone (No; 121) receive ooreful attention. The Stables provide unsurpassed accommodation tor Horses, &o. Night attend ance. Charges moderate. ■*\__TflmTt^n" 'VVT H, FENTON & CO. (BY APPOINTMENT TO HIS EXCELLENCY THK QOVKRNOB), QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. W. H. FENTON. " HENRY YOUNG. VJT^V LARGEST Xf <*> .x <¥> X _\7/ ZEALAND. V* A HAT AND CAP MANUFACTURERS. BHIBTMAKBBS, HOSIERS, AND OENTLKMKN'S MKBCEBS. •' . UNION OIL, SOAP, AND CANDLE COMPANY (LIMITED).! MANUFACTURERS OF STEARENE CANDLES, COMMON AND TOILET SOAPSj [iUBRICATING AND OTHER OILS. WORKS-ST. ANN'S BRIDGE. pRNROSE. WAREHOUSE AND oFFiajfe--LOWEH AIiBKRT-ST., AUCKLAND. . • Cash Purchasers of Tallow. '



Madame Marie Carandinl. One of the mOBt Popular Musical Artists in the Australasian Colonies, writes as follows :— Wellington, New Zealand, February 23rd, 1881. To M. Levy and Co., Auckland. Dear Sirs,—l have pleasure in informing you that I have used St Jacobs Oil, and find mir* relief in cases of rheumatism, and, indeed,* neuralglo pains,—l am, dear sirs, yours truly Marie Carandiki, A Popular Hotel-keeper Made Happy. Victoria Hotel, Auckland, July 23,1881. Messrs M. Levy and Co., Auckland. Dear Sirs,— Suffering from a Bevere sprain for over a week, I was advised to use St. Jacobs Oil, and I beg to state that after four applica tions the B welling around the ankle disappeared, and all pain left, so that on the third day I was able to use my foot again as usual.—l remain, dear sirs, yours faithfully, R. F. LUKB. Free from Pain. - Mutual Life Association, Auckland, July 2,1884. Messrs M. Levy & Co., Auckland. Gentlemen,—About a month ago I had a very severe attack of rheumatism in my rieht arm, bo bad, in fact, that I could scarcely lift it without causing me excruciating pain. I had tried several kinds of liniments without ob taining any relief. At last I tried St. Jacobs Oil, and after using less than half a bottle I felt perfectly free from pain, and up to the present have had noreturn.of the trouble. I -.hall always use It In preference to anything I know in caso of any similar pains, and will cer tainly advise all sufferers to do the same.—l re main, dear sirs, yours truly, ALLISTER BROWN. Wholesale Depot for Auckland— M. LEVY & CO., Queen-street Auckland, For the Guidance of Others. PAIN VANQUISHED. Glenmoreßoad, Poddlngton, 11th January, 1881. "Gentlemen,—Some few weeks since I was sq severely affected with Indigestion as to render my rising each morning a matter of difficulty and pain on account of severe pains In tho back; and It had just become necessary for me to take a holiday from my work, for the performance of which I was by no means fit, when a friend mentioned to zac the benefit he derived from the use of Hamburg Tea. In the hope of getting somo relief, I used it myself, the result being that I was myself in three or four days, and have not suffered Bince. My friends have <tdvlsed me to write this for the guidance of >ithere, ond you are at liberty to make what use you please of this. - Yours, "JOHN KELLY. " Messrs Elliott Bros., Sydney," HAMBURG TEA. HAMBURG TEA. HAMBURG TEA, CURES DYSPEPSIA, INDIGESTION. BILIOUS NESS, HEADACHE, CONSTIPATION, BOLD BY ALL CHEMISTS AND STORE KEEPERS. PRICE ONE SHILLING AND THREE PENCE. Wholesale DopOt for Auckland— M, LEVY & CO., Q. KEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. XTEW ZEALAND INSURANCE ±1 COMPANY (FIRE AND MJ JUNK). Capital __JM,000,000 Paid-up and Reserve Funds„._.—£loo,ooo Protection moil FIRE on MARINE LOSS Can bk Effected in Tins Company. CLAIMS MM WITH PROMPTITUDE AND LIBERALITY. JAMES BUTTLE, Manager, friHE COLONIAL MUTUAL LIFE JL ASSURANCE SOCIETY (LIMITED). AUCKLAND OFFICES : 139, QUEENSTRKBT. DHtECTORS: Auckland.—J. M. Shorn (Chairman), S. Thorne George, F. J. Moss, M.H R. Dunedin—E. J. Spence (Chairman). W. J. M. Lernach, C.M.0.. M.H.R.; Hon. George Mc- Lean, M.L.C.; Hon. Robert Stout, Premier. THE COLONIAL MUTUAL has added to all the ordinary forms of Assurance SEVERAL DISTINCTIVE FEATURES, and is the only ' Colonial Life Office which issues TONTINE INVESTMENT POLICIES. The " Absolute " and " Modified " Tontine Policies of the Colonial Mutual secure advan tages not offered by any Foreign Company. Colonial Mutual Policies are INCONTEST ABLE FROM DATE OF ISSUE, being en tirely free from obnoxious conditions as to travelling, residence, occupation, mode of life, or manner of death. H. S. H. LYALL. Secretory for New Zealand. /.OVERNMENT LIFE INSURANCE. Head Office: PROVINCIAL BUILDINGS, Wellington. TH> ONLY NEW ZEALAND LIFE O_fl_ol. GOVERNMENT SECURITY. MUTUAL INSURANCE, LOWEST PREMIUMS. The Ordinary Branch offers an Insurance of £1,200 at the premium charged else where for £1,000, equivalent to AIT IMMEDIATE BONUS OF £200 In addition to Full Participation in Profits. WORKMAN'S INSURANCE Specially provided for in the INDUSTRIAL BRANCH, Policies Issued from £8 Upwards, with W. PARTICIPATION IN PROFITS. JU PREMIUMS PAYABLE WEEKLY, For which a Collector will call. SPECIAL TABLis FOR CHILDREN, Policies of £30 and upwards, after Three Years, con be surrendered for Cash, or for a Free Policy. LIBERAL REGULATIONS. NOTE.—Tho Government not only brings Insurance within the reach of nearly every man, woman, and child in the community, bnt pro vides the description of policy and mode of pay ment best suited to the requirements of each. D. M. LUCKIE. Commissioner. mHE UNION STEAM SAW, MOULD ■*■ ING, SASH, AND DOOR COMPANY (LIMITED). WHOLESALE DEALERS IN TIMBER, DOORS, SASHES, AND TURNERY. SUPPLIES IN WHOLESALE LOTS, From Bush Mills, by direct delivery at any Publio Wharf in Auckland, BUILDING MATERIAL IN EVERY FORM, Including MOULDINGS. And from Mechanics' Bay Yard and Factory, TIMBER, MOULDINGS, DOORS, SASHES, SPECIAL JOINERY, FRETWORK, AND TURNERY. IMPORTANT SO BOILDEBS, CONTRACTORS, CABINETMAKERS, AND JOINERS, A SPECIALLY BELECTED STOCK OF JOINERS' TIMBER, From the Company's Tairua Mill, thoroughly seasoned and ready for working up, Is always •kept in Stock at-Mechanics' Bay Yard, and oan be secured in Lots to suit Customers' requirements. TAIRUA TIMBER - Is well known as the BEST JOINERS* TIMBER in the MARKET STORAGE ACCOMMODATION Afforded by arrangement in Mechanic. Bay .Yard. SORTING-UP ORDERB Executed from Mechanics' Bat-Yard with out delay. QUOTATIONS AND PATTERN BOOKS On application at MECHANICS' BAY OR CUSTOMS-STREET. LIGHT HARNESS HORSES, SADDLE HORSES, and all kinds of SPRING