CITY COUNCIL.

The ordinary meeting of the City Council was held last evening. There were present: His Worship tho Mayor (Mr W. R. Wadelel, in the chair,Crs Masofiolcl, Holland, Garratt, La Roche, Fleming, Harper, Montague, Aickin, Thompson, Marshall, Crowthcr, Devore, Dacro, Fiold, Mackochnie, and Stevenson, Remission of Rates.-—Richard Madden, Victoria-street, requested that £1 8s 4d, rates duo by the late William Watts for hia house in Collingwood-street, Ponsonby, should bo remitted. Ho pointed out that the widow had seven young children, who wero wholly unprovided for.—Referred to tlio Finance Committee. Plans, —J. Smoardon submitted plans for approval of a building which ho pro poses to erect in Hepburn-street on proporty leased from the Council. Value of building stated at £175.—Approval granted. Encroachment in Hjoh-strbet.—T. and S. Mori in anil Company wrote calling attention to the manner in which Mr James Mackio's fenco and workshop encroach on the cast side of High-street, at its junction with Victoria-street. It was said that if this wero allowed to remain the result would be to materially affect the concessions made by tho Company. Thoy added that they were in communication with the trustees of the chapel property adjoining with view to the immediate removal of thoir fence to a line with tho front of the Company's now premises.—Tho Engineer reported that it would bo udvisabo that tho matter of ex change of corners should bo dealt with before tlio kerbllno was altered. It was stated that tho matter had boon referred to tho ownor in England. The Mayor said the legal dilllctilty had now been overcome, and it was evident that tlio street could not main as at present. —Referred to tho Legal Committco,

Rioiit-oi'-Way.—Messrs Dignan and Armstrong applied for right-of-way to property in Wellington Place, ownetl by Mary Cairns. In the event of Mr Jennings soiling the remainder of his proporty, there woulel bo no outlet except that now granted by him. —Referred to Streets Committco. Mills's Lank.—R, H. Ycoinnn wrote calling attention to the work proceeding in Mills's Lnno, und asked tho Council to pro vido somo protection ior his property before tho work is completed, owing to tho heavy trallie vhieh is now passing over tho lano. He said tho roadway is now mado tip in somo parts over tho boundary, anil if left in that state would become a constant source of annoyance.—Tho Engineer reported that a wooden kerb placed about 12 inches from lino of lano would keep tho wheels of drays from injuring Mr Yeoman'^ fonce. The cost would bo about £s.—Referred to tho Streets Committeo, Mr Yeoman to bo asked what proportion of tho expense of a stono kerb ho would bo prepared to bear. Compensation. — William Cochran, butcher, Ponsonby Road, complainod that his business had been seriously interfered with by the cutting down of the road below tho level of his shop to tho distance of 3 feot G inches.—Ho applied for tho refund of £40, to which oxpense ho would bo put in making tho nocessary alterations. — Tho application was refused. Night-soil Contract. — Samuol Whito, contractor, reported that ho had only beon supplied with five carts and a small one, which is practicully useless, owing to its size.—-He said this number was quite in sufficient for tho work or to onablo the contract to bo carried out in a satisfactory manner. Ho would again renew his applica tion for seven carts, i c., six for constant uso, and a spare ono.—A memo, from the City Engineer was to tho effect that ho had seen Wilson ro the nightsoil carts, and was told that they would find tho present carts suffi cient for tho work, but if not, thoy could have tho uso of his until more are procured. It was, ho added, only occasionally that he used tho four carts ond those fivo altogether. —Spooking on this subject, Cr. Harper said tho contractor expected to ovortako the arrears of work by next Saturday.—Agreed that Mr White bo informed that his appli cation for carts has beon considered by the Council.

Plans for Approval.—Antonio Martin forwarded plans of approval of a seven roomod houßO in Hopburn-street, being ac cording to building regulations. Tho es timated cost was £250.— J. Craig submitted plans of a house in Hepburn-street to cost £350. —Plans wore approved in both cases. Wolfe-street.—Cr. Phillipps presented a petition in reference to tho deplorable stato of this thoroughfare, running parallel with Wellington-street, and praying for im provements.—Received and referred to tho Streots Committee

Greenwood and Hai.gi_ave-st_.eets.— Tho residents of theso streets petitioned the Council through Cr. Dovoro in reference to tho unsatisfactory condition in which the streets had been left by tho contractor, and praying that thoy bo mado.—Received and roforreu to tho Streots Committee.

Removal of Rubbish, —Cr. Devore presented a petition from residents in Ponsonby applying for" removal of rubbish by tho contractor from College Road, Ponsonby Road, and Jervois Road.—Received and referred to the Streets Committee.

Auckland City Loan*.—The following letter was read: —" National Bank, Auck land, 11th January. Sir.—l havo tho pleasure to inform you that I have just ro coivod cqblo advice from our head oflico, intimating that tho abovo loon has been successfully floated at an averago price of £101 lis 4d, and that the amount of dis posal of tho Corporation in London is £101,500, for which amount I shall bo happy to negotiate the demand drafts of tho Cor poration.—l havo, &c., James Coatks, pro manager. "—lt was agreed on tho recommen dation of tho Finance Committee—(l) That the proceeds of tho loan bo placed to tho credit of the City Council account, viz., that £30,000 be placed at current account, (a) That two deposits of £10,000 each bo deposited for six months. (6) That two doposits of £25,000 each be placed for twolvo months. (2) Ro Town Hall account. That £14,000 bo deposited for twelvo months.—lt was further ngreod, on the motion of the Mayor, " That this Council desiro to communicate their gratification at the successful floating of tho Municipal loan by tho National Bank of New Zealand (Limited), which, in the opinion of this Council, is greatly owing to the judicious arrangements mado by the officers of that bank.

Water at Bayfield. — Tho Finance Committee recommended in reference to petition from residents of Ponsonby Ward ro mains, Jervois Road : Committco, after viewing locality referred to, recommend a main being laid in tho Jervois Road, from tho junction at Wallace-street to the bend of the road a short distanco from Clifton street, and in Argylo-street from Wallace to Cremorne-streots, as depicted on plan, when tho mains aro available.—Cr. Field mado a lengthy protest against tho proposed action of the Council in not taking the water to Bayfield, but members of tho Com mittee pointed out that such' expenditure would only benefit about four householders. —Cr. Field moved that rofcrence to Argyle streot bo omitted from tho report, but on Cr. Thompson pointing out that if the amendment were carried tho pooplo in Argyle-street would have no water at all, as they were not providod for in the con tract, it was withdrawn, and the report adopted. Streets Committee.—Tho report was as follows :—(1) That tho Mayor bo tho per. manent Chairman; (2) Letter from J, Irvino ro alteration of levols in Ponsonby Road.—Committee cannot recommend this application boing entertained ; (3) Letters (2) from Samuel Whito re night-soil con tract, also Sanitary Inspector's report.— Committeo recommend that £25 be paid on tho Sanitary Inspector reporting that tho work in arrear has been satisfactorily met; that an additional cart to tlio ono already ordered be recommended to bo obtained; (4) Petition from residents of West-street ro culvert. —That tho culvert bo built as re commended by Engineer, viz., samo as East-street; to cost about 180 ; (5) Appli cation from Hudson andCoupland re slip in Sentinol Road.—That work be dono by tender at City Engineer's estimate, viz., £40 ; (0) Lottor from G. Weir ro collar in Elliott-street. —That the concession asked for be granted, tho extra opening being closed with a rough iron shutter; (7) Motion 814 re Martin and Kont-strcots. —Com- mittee do not consider the work necessary, Sanitory Inspector's attention to bo oalled to nuisance in Avon-streot. In reply to Cr. Aickin, it was stated that the Committee had not considered tho lato uightsoil con tractor's contract. — Tlio report was adopted Legal Committee.—This Committco re ported:—(l) Letter from J. B. GjUiejfl re Sypionds-street wofke. —That tho Engineer prepare a sketch, plan to be submitted to Council showing proposed alteration, viz., 12 feet on each side ; (2) Application ra medical officer for I-oek Hospital.—That Pr. Te(*nerit be appointed; (3) Application from Superintendent Fire Brigade re stops to bell tower.—That Engineer'? estimate bo adopted, vjz., £20 to first landing; W Memo from Town Clerk re fountain.—That a ooat of varnish be put on fountain, i (5} Deferred i Memo from Town Olevk ro by laws, do. re conditional liconses. Memo from Superintendent Fire Brigade ro engine, ke. -—Tlio report was adopted.

Wellington-street. — Cr. Devore in quired the position of the Wellington street contract.—The Engineer replied that Mr Kirby said he could not work any moro men on the cutting. In one respect, he had done one-third of tlio work, and in another ho had not. lie had been informed that he would be lined if behind time —The Engineer was instructed to write to Mr Kirby instructing him to put on moro mon, and stating that if he was behind timo tho penalty would be enforced. Aiii-UcnoMiuE - street, — Cr. Crowthcr asked what progress was being made with the work in this street.—The Engineer stated that no work had been authorised, but the levels were to be prepared. Hoiwon-street Works.—lii reply to Cr. Marshall, it was stated that tho matter of cutting down between Albert and Hobson - streots had not been dealt with by the committee.

Band in Park.—Tho Mayor asked for permission for a band to perform in the Western and Albert Parks between 3 and 5 o clock on Saturday afternoon. This would be free of cost to the Council.-—Per mission was granted so far as tho Albert Park is concerned.

Lock Hospital.—Thanks wore accorded to Dr. Leo for his services at the Lock Hos pital, and a sum equivalent lo a month's salary of the late medical oflicer was voted.

Cattle. — The necessity for providing pound accommodation for straying cattle on suburban roads was referred to the Legal Committee.

Bkavield View.—Cr. La Roche moved : " That tho Engineer be instructed to com plete the drain in Sealield View from Kyber I'ass to the drain already laid."—Referred to Streets Committco.

Levels.—Cr. Garratt moved : <L That tho levels of Upper Quoon-strcet, Pitt street, and East-street be immediately pro ceeded with."—The levels of Upper Queen street wore deferred, and the others or dered to bo proceeded with.

RBUT.Station.—Cr. Garratt moved:' 'That an allotment at the head of Howe-street bo set apart and ti shed erected thereon for a reel station."—Referred to Endowments Committee.

Asphalt.— Cr. Holland moved: "That the right-of-way between Symonds-strect and Domain-street be asphalted."—Agreed to. Maintenance of Fire Brigade.—Cr. Stephenson moved: "That the insurance companies doing business in Auckland bo written to, asking them to contribute half the cost of the maintenance of the Auck land Fire Brigade."—A letter from tho the Insurance Companies stated that it was resolved in March, 18S2, to givo 'the Council notice that, after July following, the Associated Companies woulddiscontinuo their contributions. They believed that tho risk should govern tho rates. They had made substantial reductions in rates in con sequenco of water supply and the existence of a Eire Brigade. To ask them to con tribute because of the existence of water supply and Fire Brigade was inconsistent. —The motion was carried.

Emily Place Works.—A discussion on this subject is reported elsewhere.

This concluded the business.

AUCKLAND SOCIETY FOR PROMOTING CHRISTIAN KNOWLEDGE.

A meeting of gentlemen convened for the purpose of forming a society having for its object tho diffusion of information on the ovidonces of Christianity was held in the social room of the Young Men's Christian Association building last night. Between 20 and 30 gentlemen responded to tho advertisement calling the meeting. Tlio Yon. Archdeacon Maunsell having been voted to tlio chair, called upon Mr F. C. Ewitigton, tho convener of the meeting, to state his proposals.

Mr Ewington referred to the existence of similar societies elsewhere, explained their mode of operation, and said he had had tho formation of such nn association in Auck land in his contemplation for a long time. Some pooplo thought tho movement had originated in the flutter causod by the recent establishment in this city of a Freethought Society, but this was not the _e_nse, for at tho last annual meeting of the

Young Men's Christian Association tho matter had been broached by him. This plan was todisseminate Christian knowledge by the distribution, gratis or at a low price, of pamphlets, books, &c, bearing on tho evidences of Christianity, the re-delivery of discourses such as thoso by Dr. Magee, tho delivery of "lectures and special sermons on particular occasions, tho publication by advertisement or otherwise in the newspapers of suitable oxtracts, kc, and the engagement of such men as the Rev. Josoph Cook, when thoy happened to visit the colony, to givo lectures or tako up debates, if combatants were forthcoming. Such a society was much needed. Infidelity was spreading, and men's minds wero un settled, chiolly through lack of knowledge. Young mon of about 20 thought Christianity was a played-out thing, and sneered at thoso who attempted to answer men like Ingersoll. The Society proposed would constitute the best means of counteracting this, He would concludo with the words of the poet:—

" Let knowledge grow from more to more, But more of reverence in us dwell: That mind and soul according well, May make one music as before."

Mr John Buchanan, boing called upon by the Chairman, said infidelity—and he meant no disrespect to Freethinkers by tho use of the term—was rampant and common, but it was so owing to tho ignorance of Free thinkers. In conversations with infidels,

he had found that they actually knew very littlo concerning tlio matters they rejected. Hr was not at all alarmed at the spread of

infidelity, though he felt sorry. For his part, ho was very much obliged to Free thinkers for tho assistance thoir opposition had rendered to tho progress of Chris tianity. Ho remembered the foundation, by G. J. Holyoako in 1546, of that phase of infidelity then termed Secularism, and tho result of that had beon

in Scotland increased activity in the Church, in ono district, indeed, to such an extont that ton new churches wero established within a very short timo. The latest and most dangerous form of scepticism was Agnosticism, the prevalence of which was largely attributablo to Darwin, Huxley, and Tyndnll. Whilo ho acknowledged tho scientific acquirements of these men he considered that thoy had no right to speak of religion in the way they did. As to Darwin's great theory of evolution, and the statement frequently made that scientific men generally nccopted it, ho might say that Dr. J. W. Bennett, Professor Stokes, and a third gentleman had carefully in quired into it, and reported that there was not a tittle of evidence in its favour. He moved, " That a society be formed with the object of disseminating knowledge with re gard to tho ovidences of Christianity, to bo called tho Auckland Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge."

This was duly seconded and carried, and the constitution of the Society, involving a distinct acceptance of Christianity and a belief in the Bible as the inspired Wffl'd of Qod, was adopted.

Mr Ewington then submitted a code of rules. Some discussion arose as to tho ono providing that Commiteo and other meet-

ings should be opened and closed with prayer, Mr J. Brarae wished to know whether this would apply to discussions and debates.—Mr Ewington thought it would bo inadvisable to open such meet ings with prayer.—Mr Pell held that all meetings should be opened nnd closed in this way. The debates aud discussions would be under tho auspices of tho Society, and ho considered that thoy should bo subject to the rule. Ho therefore moved to that effect.-Mr R. B. Shalders seconded, —Mr Buchanan objected that it would bo unfair to tho othor sido.—Mr Ewington said that it would be discourteous to the opposition. It would be like flaunt ing a red rag in tho faco of a bull. Their opponent might be a man who scouted

tho idea of the efficacy of prayer, and by enforcing this rulo they would compel him to take part in a ceromony in which ho had no faith.—Mr Fell urged his motion, and was supported by Mr Brame, who thought they could not hope for much from a man who would not consent to his opponent per forming what he considered to bo a duty. The Rev. J. Bates thought the tonus of de bate would havo to be settled by both sides.—Mr F. Cherry disapproved of tho motion. Tho discussion would bo

as much under the auspices of the sceptics as under those_ ' of tho Society, and therefore \]\m would havo to bo consulted fi'j to the proceedings. —One gpnt^i-iii u'vgc.l that they should not consider the enemy at all, but simply do their duty to God.—Ultimately thp rulo was altered so as tq provide that all ordinary meetings.of tbe Society anil the Committee should be opened and closed with prayer.

The election of ofilpow resulted as fol lows ;—President, Mr IT. Battley i Treasurer, Mr J. L. Wilson; Secretary, Mr F. G. Ewington; Committee—Rev. W. Calder, and Messrs T. Buddie, J. Cham bers, Theo. Cooper, jun., and J, Buohwian, The Rev. J. Bates engaged in prayer, and the meeting separated after a number of thoso present had subscribed their names to the constitution and rules.

VOLUNTEER NEWS.

Auckland Rifle Association.

A meeting of tlio above Association was hold on Wednesday evening. Lieutenants Connolly (in the chair), Geddcs, and Smith, and Messrs Buchanan, Henderson, and White were present. Tlio Secretary stated ho had accepted a challenge from the Fiji Association for a match, eight men a-side. After a littlo discussion, it was decided that the eight highest scorers at matches to be fired on January 29 be chosen as the team to firo against the Fijians. The fol lowing matches were also arranged : —Mr R. Beck's Cup: Entranco fee, 2s Gd; ranges, 200, 300, nnd 500 yards ; five shots at each range. Mr H. Brett's Cup: Entrance, 2s (id; ranges, 200 yards; ten shots. Citizens' match: Entranco fee, 2s Cd ; seven shots at 300 and 500 yords ; ono sighting shot at each range. Teams match : 200 and 500 yards; seven shots ; hve men in each company ; fee, 5s each. Tho Teams match is to bo held on first Saturday after tho 29th January that tho rango can be secured. It was also resolved that tho whole of tho subscriptions and entrance fees bo paid in prizes, and equally divided between matches, and that entries close on Saturday, 2Cth January. A Battery, Artillory. A special meeting of the A Battery, Artillery, was held last night in the Drill shod, for tho purpose of considering matters of importance. Captain Payne presided, and introduced the business, namely, the ordering of new uniforms. Mr Allen stated that, in regard to their financial position, they had JJ_5 to their credit aftor meeting all demands, Captain Payne stated that 55 men had qualified for all capitation, which would bring tho amount up to about £137 10s. On tho motion of Gunner Power, seconded by Gunner Brown, it was agreed that the recommendation of the Committee re sending for full-dress uniforms bo carried out, and that the busby be included. The captain was also requested to apply to tho Government for a set of regulation buff bolts. Tho band account, £10 15s Cd, was passed for payment. It was further stated that 12 parades were compulsory, and Major Shepherd considered that tho number during the present year would not exceed 10. Lieutenant Wm. Norrio was appointed captain of tho single men's team in the proposed carbine match between married and single members of the Battery.

ST. THOMAS'S PARISH MEETING.

The annual meeting of the parishioners of St. Thomas's was held last evening in the school-room, Rev. Lloyd Keating, M.A., in the chair. Tho meeting was well attended and was opened by the singing of a hymn, (215). The report presented to the parishioners was somewhat lengthy, from which wo gather that the report and balance sheet were so far satisfactory, in asmuch as, in addition to providing ;for every liability, incurred up to the 31st December, with the exception of a small balance due on the school-room pianoforte, the remainder of the debt on the school building, which at the beginning of tho year was £70 17s Bd, has been liquidated within the last three months The report went on to state that " the Bey. Humfrey Davis resigned the incumbency of St. Thomas's in September last, and that tho Rev. Lloyd Keating, M.A., has been appointed to the vacant care. Carefully reviewing the events of the past year, and noting the present signs of activity and life iv the parish, the vestry feel that there is much to call forth feelings of gratitude on the part of our people. Most noticeable is the progress to bo seen in the Sunday school, which is increasing rapidly week by week." The thanks of the-vestry were given to tho Rev. W. Taj lor and Mr Neil Heath tor services rendered, also to Miss Hamilton, as organist, and the ladies and gontlemen of the choir. The vestry also thanked the Rev. Joseph Hill, Rev. W. J. Alloway, and Rev. J. Palmer (Melanesian Mission) for their services to the church.

Balaxce-siieet.—Receipts for year end ing Dec. 31, 1883 :—Balance in hand, £44 17s ; offertories, £194 Is 7d ; weekly col lections and donations, £86 Os 9d ; enter tainments, £65 14s 7d : total, £390 13s lid, Expenditure for year ending Dec. 31, ISS3 :—Minister's stipend, £232 3s 4d; Melanesian and Home Mission, £8 ; school debt, £70 17s 8d ; pianoforte, £19 3s Gd ; school feast, £10 2s Cd ; gas, £12 18s 6d j miscellaneous, £35 5s Id ; bank balance, £2 3s 4d : total, £390 13s lid. These documents wero unanimously adopted. Election of Church Officers. — Minister's "Warden, Mr H. Hamilton; Parish Warden, Mr T. Seddon Evans; Vestrymen, Messrs Wollington, Cornish, Lning, Olive, John,' Percy Ward, Fisher, Bain, Slyfield, and Wright.

Social Gathering. — It was announced that a social gathering would be held early in February for the purpose of giving a welcome to tho Rev. Lloyd Keating to the incumbency of St, Thomas's parish.' Tho proceedings were very harmonious, and brought to a closo in the usual way.

CORRESPONDENCE.

The Demonstrations.

(To the Editor.)

Sir,—ln reply to Mr Griffithß's letter, I may state that it would have been well, In tho interests of truth and justice, if that gentleman had, before attempting to write upon the abovo, made himself acquainted with the facts of the case. He states that tho "representatives of the Temperance Societies knew that the Working Men's Demonstration was an annual affair." This I deny, and in proof of my assertion I may state that the Eight Hours Demonstration had only hold one Demonstration, and had not decided to hold another, either on tho 29th January or any other day {vide report in Stab, November 24.) They had, up to the last-mentioned date, only the suggestion of tho Com mittee of 1882 to work upon, and this suggestion was only ratified at the abovo meeting. Now, sir, I nsk, how could it be an annual affair . If Mr G. will read the correspondence which has already appeared in. your columns he will find that the Temperance Societies have not purposely Worked in opposition to the working men. Tho Temperance delegates appointed a deputation to wait upon the Eight Hours Demonstration and confer with them. With what result ? They were openly in sulted, and. thoy, tho Eight Hours Demon stration Committee, refused to meet them. Perhaps this is a sample of Mr Griffiths's " Christian sympathy;" if so, better for him to keep it all to himself. Re voting —I wish my 00-delegate (Mr J. G. Carr) were instructed to vote against tho 20th for the Temperance Demonstration if the E.H.D. had fixed on that day. We voted to the contrary, simply because wo found that the E.H.D. Com mittee had not finally decided on any day. T- would also like to correct Mr G's. state ment ro my membership in the 1.0. Recha bites. I have the honour to be still a mem ber of that Order. His expression would lead your readers to believe that " I had " that honour, but have it not. I find also a like inclination to loavo the lines of fair play and truth in the latter part of Mr King's letter. No deliberate apposition to the E.11,D..C. has heen made by the U.T, Societies, but, on the contrary, they did all they possibly could in order to bring about an amicable arrangement, advantageous to both partic?, but theso overtures were treated with acorn by tho E.H.D.C. Nor hare the T.S. adopted the form of theß-.H-D. programme. Our prograiniT-p was decided upon fully 2 months before tho E.H.D.O. had even met, It also differs very widely from theirs, as will bo seen when it appear in your issue of Saturday next. Q_\ the E.H.D. programme for 1882 they had no evening meeting. They were aware, long before they decided to hold ono this year, that the i Temperance dolegates had decided to do so, such fact being mado known through the columns of your paper early in October last. _ Let the public judge o/t their aotlon in this matter, anil \ dfl not fcav their ver dict. No <_\\q yegrets this unpleasantness more J^an. ]j do., but I will maintain that I th^re is no spirit of "deliberate opposition" 'in tlio minds of the Temperance delegates. Thoy are not holding their demonstration in order to. place a largo balance of money tft their credit, but to demonstrate a principle to help on a good and noble cause, to demonstrate to tho publio that the temperance societies are ono and all banded together in the groat object of driving from this favoured land tho greatest of all curses —drink,—l am, kc, H. Ro.tiiei.iiam, Hon. Sec. U.S.T.D. [This subject has so often heen discussed without useful result that we cannot give further spaco to it,—Ed. E.S.]

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(To tho Editor of Evening Star.)

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THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR, FRIDAY, JANUARY 18, 1884.



i ( Auctions.! [jifff TO-MORROW, SATURDAY, JANUARY 19, At 12 o Clock. [';.(i| STOCK-IN-TRADE OF MILLINER, &o, f ;|,;|| Removed to Newton Hall for Convenience ! j I of Salo. CARBINES AND TAYLOR Hit TTAVE received instructions, in the IPI XI Assigned Estate of Frederic Porter (late I | Whitehead), to sell by nubile auction, on the 1 premi es known as tho Nowton Hall, Karanga yl hiipo Road, at 12 o'clock, on Saturday noxt, 11 STOCK-IN-TRADE OF MILLINERY, &C ---; Trimmed and Untrinimcd Hats, -.eathers. Ml Flowers, Underclothing, Corsets, Costumes, 111 Hosiery, Gloves, Umbrellas, Children s ii Clothing. Socks. Shirts, and Sundries too I numerous to mention. j; , At 12 o'Clock Sharp, Saturday. 'j CARBINES & TAYLOR. , ; Auctioneers. I " MONDAY, JANUARY 21. 1 HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE AND A EFFECTS, j CARBINES k TAYLOR II TTAVE received instructions from Mr i XI Robertson, who is leaving for Sydnoy, to i noil by auction at his Residence, Cook-street If West, two doors bolow the Christian Meeting H Houso, on Monday, at 12 o'clock sharp, A HIS HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE AND ' EFFEC l'S—viz., Black Suito Furniture, Tables, Chests Drawers, Fender and Firo jllll Irons, Carpets, Rugs. Oilcloth, Single • '! and Double Bedsteads, Child's Iron Cot, Austrian Chairs anil Lounge, Cheffonlcr, I r Kitchen Utensils, &c., Perambulator ::; * and sundries. I | CARBINES & TAY'LOR, I "]■ Auctioneers. |1 MONDAY, JANUARY 21, NOON. I | KYBER PASS. II PIANO, HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, J .'j ORNAMENTS, BOOKS, ;|| BOOKCASE, PLATEDWARE, &c, &c. i l R. ARTHUR |11 TT AS been favoured with instructions J I JJL from Mr A. Laurie to soil by publio ouc i . tion, at his residence, cornor bf Kyber Pass and % 111 Auburn-street, on Monday next, the 21st, ot ! V 12 o'clock noon, MS HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE AND A . EFECTS, consisting of — Drawing-room, Din |l ing-room. Bedroom, nnd Kitchen, Drawing- I I room nnd Dining-room Suites, Piano, Bookcase, f v somo Valuable Books, Good Pictures. Bronze j Si and other Ornamonts, Carpets, Blinds, Fenders, !' ■■ Fire Irons, Oil Cloth, Mats, Timepiece, Iron and 1 i Wood Bedsteads, Palliasses, Mattraßses. Wash- I stands and Toilet Tables, Looking Glasses, '_ Toiletware, Glass aud Earthonwaro, Plated )( ware, &c„ &c. On View on tho Morning of the Solo. .' B. TONKS.] LB. O. CARR.] 18. D. TONICS. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 23. AL LOTME NTS IN SYMONDS STREET and HAVELOCK-STREET, To be Leased for Fifty Years, Under instructions from Board of Governors I Grammar School, I At 12 o'clock, ON WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 23. B. TONKS k CO., Auctioneers. B. TONKS] E. C. CARR [B. D. TONES. i WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY C. PRELIMINARY NOTICE. QT. TTELIERS. QT. TTELIERS. CHOICE RESIDENCE SITES, IN THIS DESIRABLE ESTATE, . Of fiom 1 Quarter to 3 Acres in extent, Will be sold on tho abovo date. Plans con bo had of Auctioneers. Further particulars in a fow days. I B. TONKS AND CO, I THURSDAY, JANUARY 24. THE EEMUERA YARDS. FOR SALE by auction on Thursday, 21th instant, 200 First-class Wethers, bred nnd fattened liv Win. Archd. Murray, Esq., Plako 100 Well-fatted Cattle, from Waikato, Wai tara, and Awitu TOO Fat Sheep ond Lambs, Dairy Cows, Store Cattle, Fat ond Storo Pigs. ALFRED BUCKLAND. THE HAYMARKET -^y-OOL gA L E TUESDAY, JANUARY 22, * At 12 o'clock ALFRED BUCKLAND. ~~ THE HAYMARKET. SEVERAL FIRST-CLASS REAPERS AND MOWERS AND REAPERS FOR SALE. Tho samo may bo viewed on application being made at tho Office of ALFRED BUCKLAND. riOUNTRY CATTLE SALES. Papakura—Wednesday, January 30 Sheep Fair—Tuesday, February 5. ALFRED BUCKLAND. ~~ TUESDAYS. THE HAYMARKET. SALE OF WOOL, SHEEPSKINS, HIDES, and TALLOW, each TUESDAY, at 12 o'clock, ALFRED BUCKLAND THE, HAYMARKET. REGULAR SALES OF HAY AND STRAW BACH TUESDAY AND FRIDAY, At 11 o'olock. ~" ALFRED BUCKLAND. S. COCHRANE] [JAMES DA^tE MONDAY, JANUARY 28. By order oi the Coneral Trust Board. ALLOTMENTS ST. STEPHEN'S ESTATE, To be Leased for CO Years. THE Subscribers have received instruc tions to offer for Lease, at their new Land Mart, Queen-street, on Mondoy, 28th instant, ot 12 o'clock, . „„ ~ For a Term of 00 Years, Tho following ALLOTMENTS in St. Stephen's Estate, Parnell, viz. :— Lots 30 and 30a, each 100 links frontage 31 90 links to St. Stephen's Avenuo " 31a, 100 links to St. Stophon's Avenue " by 210 links to Orphan Home Road 35, 103 links to Orphan Homo Road. Plan ond Conditions of Leasing can be seen BtthOSAUUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. W. 8. COCHRANE] [JAS. DAORE WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 20. MrORTANT LAND SALE, DEVON PORT. VALUABLE BEACH FRONTAGES. CHOICE BUILDING SITES. , MAGNIFICENT VIEWS. THE Subscribers will sell by auction, at their Rooms, Queen-streot, on Wednes day, 20th February, at 12 o'clock, SB^ THE CALLIOPE ESTATE, H| situate between the Victoria Wharf and the I Now Deck, only two minutes' walk from either. mk Full particulars in future issiio.



Auctions. MONDAY, JANUARY 21. By Order of the Mortgagee. SHARES IN THE FOLLOWING VESSELS ROB ROY, 04 SHARES MARY ANN, 32 SHARES SPEY, 32 SHARES LAGOON, C-l SHARES NIGHTINGALE, 44 SHARES (subject to First Mortgage). LEASE OF ALLOTMENT IN CUSTOMS-STREET. E. k A. ISAACS HAVE received instructions from the Mortgagee to soil by auction, at thoir Stores, Queen-street, ou .Monday next, January 21, at 11 o'clock, THE ABOYK. Further particulars in future issue. E. & A. ISAACS, Auctioneers. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 23. JAPANESE WORKS OP ART JAPANESE WORKS OF ART AND UTILITY, DIRECT FROM JAPAN. Selected by a Connoisseur of IT years'oxperlonoe, The Collection comprises— Tho Celebrated "ARIMA" BASKETWARE "Tllijnia" STRAW GOODS, Massive "Osaka' BKONZKS, and Magnificent Inlaid "Knga BRONZE ORNAMENTS. "Kioto," "Imari,' and "Kaga" PORCELAIN VASES. CARI TRAYS, TEA SETS, HOWLS, some Choice and Valuable Specimens of the Celebrate! "Satzmna Fiance" "O Wniri" FLOWEI POTS, Rare Collections of EN'AMKLVt'AItK Hand-pointed, handsomely Embossed SILK and FRETWORK SCREENS; Valuabh LACQUERED BOXES. FANS ami Fashion able SUNSHADES, SUITS OF ARMOUI and SWORDS (Relics of tho Feudal Japat Days', PIN CUSHIONS, Novelty FA> POCKETS, and a Great Variety of CURIO' ARTICLES NEVER BEFORE SEEN Ol SHIPPED TO NEW ZEALAND. E. AND A. ISAACS HAVE received instructions to sell b; Public Auction, at their Stores, Qticeri street, on Wednesday next, the 23rd January at 11 o'clock, THE ABOVE vcrv Costly and Rare Colloc tion of JAPANESE MANUFACTURES The Auctioneers havo every confidenco ii stating to the Auckland Public that on no pre vious occasion has such an opportunity beet offered-of obtaining Real Choice and Valuabh Articles from the many manufacturing district: of Japan. EXHIBITION WILL BE OPEN ON MONDAY When a Japanese will ho in attendance, dresset in his Native Costume. E. AND A. ISAACS, Auctioneers. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 23, 1884. ROMAN CATHOLIC SCHOOL ENDOW MENT, TAKAPUNA, NORTHCOTE and LAKE TAKAPUNA, TO BE LEASED AT AUCTION, FOR A TERM OF FORTY-TWO YEARS, On WEDNESDAY', JANUARY 23, 1884 : At Noon by R. C. GREENWOOD, At his Mart, 129, Queen-st. JTIHE Land offored for Lease is knowr as the "CATHOLIC SCHOOL ENDOWMENI PROPERTY," and is situated at tlio NORTH SHORE, midway between tho Takapuna Lake ond Northcote. Particular attention is called to the Land ir question, as, apart from its close proximity t< tho well-known rising districts of Northcott and Lake Takapuna, the quality of the SOIL IS UNEXCELLED by any in the neighbourhood, being of a rich semi-volcanic description, lying nicely to th( sun, and being WELL WATERED, besides commanding Good Views, and havinc extensivo Sea Frontage. Tho Land Is out up into convenlontly-slzcd LOTS OF FROM 1 TO 10 ACRES EACH, which have Good Road Frontages, and arc suitablo for all classes. Tho Property will bo LET ON LEASE for th. Term of FORTY-TWO YEARS at an Annua Rental, tho Rent being paid by Half-ycarlj Instalments in Advance, giving persons desir ous of Building an opportunity ot obtaining i CHOICE RESIDENCE SITE FOR A NOMINAL OUTLAY. The value of Freehold Land in the district o; Northcote averages from £00 to £103 per aero while the Land around Takapuna Lako ii valued at from £100 to £200 per aero. Persons desirous of obtaining a really health} and convenient site for a homo are requested te take advantage of tho ensuing holidays, anc spend half a day in viewing tho Proporty going by steamer to Northcote, or by steamer tc Devonport, and from Devonport to tho School houso. Lake Takopuno, by Quick's 'Bus, the Land for Lease being adjacent to cither place mentioned. TERMS: First Half-year's Rent in Advanco on fall oi the Hammer. For further particulars apply to R. C. GREENWOOD, Auctioneer. FRIDAY, JANUARY 25, at noon. THE NEW ZEALAND STUD AND PEDI GREE STOCK COMPANY (Limited). FOR SALE by auction on tho above dato. at the mart of R. C. Greenwood, 129. Queen-street 533 SHARES IN THE NEW ZEALAND . STU 0 AND PEDIGREE STOCK COM' PAN V (LIMITED), being £2 paid up. To bo sold in lots of 50 or more. R. C. GREENWOOD, Auctioneer. TUESDAY, JANUARY 22. JUNCTION YARDS. FOR Sale, at Junction Yards, on Tues day next. 100 Fat Bullocks, from Howora 40 Fat Oxen, from Sand Hills 40 Fot Oxen, from Waikato 700 Fat Sheep, from Hawero and Waikato 100 Fat Lambs Dairy Cows, Storo Cottle, etc. HUNTER & NOLAN. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 4. DURHAM YARDS. The Undersigned will hold their "CI I F T II WOOL q AL E OF TIIE SEASON ON _ E B R U A R V 4, AT TWO O'CLOCK. HUNTER k NOLAN. DURHAM YARDS. Ii"10R SALE, at the Durham Yards, P every Tuesday, at 11 o'clock, HIDES, TALLOW, WOOL, and SKINS,



Auctions. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 7. JUNCTION YARDS. S H EE P FAI R. mHE UNDERSIGNED will hold their FIRST ANNUAL SHEEP FAIR ON FEBRUARY 7. Intending vendors will ho good enough lo ■ send iiiirlieulurs for cataloguing on or before tho previous Tuesday. HUNTER k NOLAN. Prospectus. CONDENSED PROSPECTUS OK TIIE ' TTAMO /"10LLIERY /COMPANY (LIMITED). CAPITAL £100,000, In 80,000 Sharks op 25s Each. directors : * Thomas Monnix. Es<i. (T. & S. Morrin & Co., Limited) ~ Tiik Hon. I_. M_tciii___son, M.tl.lt. i Captain 11. F. Anderson * John Chamukrs, Est], (T. &S. Morrin & Co., 1 Limited) . Joseph Bennett, Esq. i BANKERS: Bank of New South Walks, J SECRETARY: » Y. Collins, Esq. BROKERS: { The Members of the Brokers' Association. The Kamo Colliery is a most extensivo one, consisting, as it does, of 1,200 acres of freehold, and about 1,100 acres leasehold landb. ;. The railway which tlio Government has com . nleted, connecting the Kamo Colliery with tho ' Harbour, at a cost of about £52,000, places tho Colliery in tho position of being more easily and i- profitably worked than any other Colliery iv I, New Zealand. The Harbour with which the Mine is now at- tacltcd is. tor all practical purposes, equal to '■• any in the Colonies, and being en route lor the * Union and Pacific Companies' steamors, could 0 not be more advantageously situated. 3 Since tlio formation of the Company, a very large sum has beon expended in developing tlio -Mine, and with tho most satisfactory results. In the Main Engine Shaft (which is a con -1 sitlerablc distance from tlio present workings, and upon which powerful pumping and winding machinery has been erected), at a depth of ___0 feet from the surface, the upper seam of coal, nine feet in thickness, has been gono through. Tins Coal is very superior in quality. At a - depth of -ortv-llve feet below this scam, the lower seam has beon proved to exist. This Coal will be Immediately Available. At the opposite side of the Hill from which the main heading was started, and what Is known as the Road Engine Dip, a seani of nlno feet of excellent coal has been struck. This coal " will be in the market at once, as it is connected with the railway through the main level. In view of the facts that now tho Colliery Is ■ well opened up, tho demand for the coal having largely increased, and the recontly acquired scams of coal proving to bo of superior quality, tho Directors are .justified in stating that they bcliovo the Company, from this time, will pay continuously large dividends. SHARKS ARE NOW OFFERED TO THE PUBLIC at 15s per share upon the following terms:-5s cash; balance by two equal pay ments of is each at three and six months. ' Tho Directors being thoroughly satisfied with the bona.lkies of the undertaking, determined to adopt the risk of proving the lino a success before offering to tlio public any shares for sale. Those now offered to the public wero purchased by the Directors for the Company. The ontlre proceeds, thereforo, of tho shares now offered to the public will be placed to the credit of tho Company. A list of tho proportics, inventory of plant, certificates and reports of eminent engineers, &c., maybe inspected at tho Company's Ofllce, l Xo. 11 a, Queen-street. ■ —-——-——-———— ___. 1 Dentistry. "p EMOV AL. REMO VA L. MESSRS E.-COX & SON, DENTAL BURGEONS, WYNDIIAM-3TREET, J .leg to inform their Patients (for whose confi dence and patronage they tender hearty thanks) 3 that they have taken more Central Rooms over Goodson's Arcade, Queen-street (first floor, now premises of the Australian Mutual Provident Society), where they may be Consulted on and after MONDAY, January 28. 3 m H E TEETH. ± PAINLESS DENTISTRY. Most Wonderful Improvements in the Manu facture of ARTIFICIAL TEETH. , Cheater than Ever. DR. L. SINCLAIR, Member of the Royal College of Surgeons, Eng l land; Licentiate of Dental Surgory, Iroland j fully diplomed; TIIE WELL-KNOWN SPECIALIST ON THE TEETH AND MOUTH. ; From Collins-stocet, Molbourne, ond Botany street, Sydney, Will ARRIVE IN AUCKLAND on the 23rd JANUARY, and may bo Consulted (at a , placo which will be announced on his arrival) till the 30th January. His success In the most difficult caecs, whoro ,- others have failed, may be noted in tho leading newspapers in tho Australian Colonies. DR. SINCLAIR Undertakes the cure of Hare-lips, Cleft Palates, l and all Diseases of the mouth. DR. SINCLAIR. Being accompanied by TWO FIRST-CLASS MECHANICAL ASSISTANTS, will make Artificial Teeth on the spot; and by fitting and , trying them in before finishing, precludes all chances of misfit. ; DR. SINCLAIR, Havingj ust returned from England and America 3 has brought such magnificent applianoes that will enablo him to mako Artificial Teeth on Gold, Celluloid, Yulcanito, Platinn, Centennial, 7 &c, ns mado in America, and suporior to any , mode in the Colonies. 5 DR. SINCLAIR 1 Is so confident of giving satisfaction that ho will . accept of no remuneration unless a Perfect Fit ' be obtained. . DR. SINCLAIR Makes his Artificial Teeth at such a moderate prico as to defy competition. ! DR. SINCLAIR, Having administered tho Gas to over 15,000 without a single accident, can guarontco it to bo perfectly safe. DR. SINCLAIR Has invented the Estha>math_esio Fluid for tho f Painless Extraction of Teeth. DR. SINCLAIR'S Artificial Palates do riot Injure tho mouth, but preserve it. _ DR. SINCLAIR Has invented tho "Acoustic Palate," which materially improves tho voice, rendering it purer and more distinct; specially adapted for actors, actresses, speakers, and to all thoso to ' vdiom a clear, distinct voice is necessary. Dr. Sinclair has innumerable testimonials from actors, clergymen, and medical mon as to tho wonderful improvement tho Acoustic Palate makes to tbe voiec. DR. SINCLAIR Combines hi 3 Acoustic Palate with his Arti ficial Teeth. DR. SINCLAIR Can Extract Teeth and Replace them with ' Artificial al Seven Hours' Notice. DIE. SINCLAIR ' Docs not keep patients waiting, butattonds .to ■ them al once, making their Artificial Teeth at Seven Hours' Notice. CONSULTATION FREE. Patients requiring Artificial Teeth and Gold Stoppings, in order to secure attendance, should . call on the first day of tho visit, as Dr. Sinclair is compelled to roftise a number of orders on account of pal tents' delay Testimonials from tho lendingmen in Amcrloo and Australia may bo inspected. Inspection of most magnificent appliances— the finest in Australia—is invited, $2_DR. SINCLAIR will also visit Onehunga from 2nd to sth February. Couches. HOLLIS AND BROUGH'S LINE OF COACHES. Leavo Auckland * Leave Onehunga 9.15 a.m. M a-m. lO.'nti.ni. P. 30 a.m. 11.0 a.m. • 9.0 a.m. 12. 5 p.m. _\ 9.15 a.m. 1.0 p.m. . 1».30a.m. 2.0 p.m. -S 11.15 a.m. 2.15 p.m. 3 - 12.15 p.m. 3.15 p.m. .$ 1.0. p.m. 4.1 p.m. 8« 1.30 p.m. 4.30 p.m 52 2.30 p.m. 5.0 p.m. A* 3.15 p.m. G.O p.m. mSS 4.0. p.m. 7.0 p.m. KM 5.50 p.m. 11 p.m. SP 6.30 p.m. Saturday, 10 and Saturdays, 6.0 p.m. 11 p.m. " BS 6.30 p.m. Sundays : tDW Sundays: 10.0 a.m. 8.30 a.m. 2.0 p.m. 11.30n.r0. 6.0 p.m. 4.0 p.m. Coaches for Special Trips, Brakes, Buggies, ond ' Saddle Horses for hire, at Manukau Stables, Lower Queen-street, Onehunga. HOLLIS & BROUGH. Proprietors. mELEGRAPH LINE OP COACHES. LIVERY AND BAIT STABLES, Kirkwood and Lake-streets, Cambridge, Waikato, New Zealand. W. K. CARTER, Proprietor. W. K. C. begs to return his sincere thanks to his numerous friends and tho public generally for tho liberal support he has received sinco commencing business; and has to inform thorn that in order to moet the requirements of this rapidly advancing district, he has addod large and commodious additions to his premises, which are second to none in New Zealand. Tourists for tho Hot Lako Country sup plied with Saddle Horses and Buggies on the shortest notice; also, Experienced Guides and careful drivers. Buggies and Saddle Horses always on hire. Orders by telegram or otherwise punctually attended to. Cambridge October 6.1883.



Tea Merchants. . JLI"b|UUJjL Tea Co., London. Booka Given Away: 16s. of Tea Sold: 3,000. 9,000. In Auckland by tho Company's Agent, W. S. COLLINS, Tea Dealer A Family Grocer, JUNCTION OF QUEEN ANOGREY SI REETS AUCKLAND. TERMS STRICTLY CASH. Sewing Machines. [Established 1555.] BY SPECIAL "DICYCLES! BICYCLES! BICYCLES I SEEING MACHINES II SEWING MACHINES II "Oh, men with sisters dear. Oh, men with lovors and wives, Buy a "DOMESTIC" Machine, and thoy Will thank you all their lives." Indeed, nothing could be moro accoptablo or BUitablo as a NEW YEAR PRESENT. THE LARGEST SHOW-ROOMS AND THE BEST AND CHEAPEST STOCK IN NEW ZEALAND. SIIAKESPEAR k CO. OFFICES: Opposite thi: Market, Queen-street. Warehouso: LORNE-STUEET. "W. C. DENN ES, THE GREAT SEWING MACHINE IMPORTER, Has jnat received a Largo Shipniont of tho Chollengo Machino of tho World— THE WHITE CO.'S SEWING MACHINE, The Most Silont Tho Cheapest Tho Moat Rapid Tlio Highest Arm Tho Most Simplo The Largest 'Pablo Tho Moßt Easy to Work Tho Best Cover Tho Most Durable The Simplest Shuttle Tho Most Elegant The Neatest Stitch Trkaiii.e Machines, from £5 10s. DENNES'S CHALLENGE BICYCLES AND TRICYCLES. If), ,i,y^$ f a 'All 'S. "M-i TRICYCLE HI? IV AJA'Ap from £22105. BICYCLE, 18iE„ from £12 10. fc||||gi\ CASH ON DEFERRED PAYMENTS. 30 Days CASH SALE OF SEWING MACHINES, TREMENDOUS REDUCTION. LITTLE WERTHEIM £3 15s. FRISTER AND ROSSMANN, from £1 Is. FRISTER & ROSSMANN TREADLE MACHINE, from £8. STANDARD TREADLE MACHINE, 0! 10s. mH E pREAT AEPOT, QUEEN-SIR KET. Hotels. TMPERIAL HOTEL, CORNER OF QUEEN AND FORT STREETS. T. T. ANDERSON, Proprietor, Bogs to inform the Public that ho is now. ready to recoivo Boarders at his New Hotel, whoro thoy will find every accommodation. Hot Cold, and Shower Baths. Largo, Spacious Bedrooms. Luncheon from Ito 2. THAMES HOTEL, QUEEN AND CUSTOMS-STREETS. JAMES STEWART (Late of the Albort Hotel) Begs to announce that the re-building of the Thameß Hotel is now completed, and oponcd as a FIRST-CLASS HOTEL, and ia moßt complete in every respect. J. S.s long experience in tho business is a guarantee that nothing will be wanting to ensure the comfort of visitors. A PUBLIC LUNCHEON is provided be tween 1 and 2. Dinner at 0. THAMES HOTEL. J. STEWART, Proprietor. Hydraulic Lime. /GROUND LIME.' GROUND LIME j FOR SALE' SOUTHGATE g MAHUIiANGI HYDRAULIC GROUND ROCHE LIME. In any quantity, for Concrete Paths, Floors Cellars, &c. (next to stone flagging is ua i rivalled for durability and hard-setting , Qualities). For tanks and other Wet work it is a first-class material. i B. KEANE, SOLE AGENT, CUSTOMS-STREET mOL^^^'iimWm m\k-..rW^



Tea Merchants A TEA OF RARE & MATCHLESS EXCELLENCE, INDISPENSABLE FOR THE CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR HOLIDAYS. A DEJ-ICIOUS AND REFRESHING CUP OF TEA. THIS may bo obtained by Purchasing tlio Fino Blend of INDIA AND CHINA TEAS J J SOLD 13 V ROBERT NEAL, At Iwo Shillings aad Fourpeaoe por Pound. PURITY AND QUALITY UNEQUALLED. ROBERT~NEAL, THEATEB ROYAL BUILDINGS, QUEEN AND VICTORIA-STREETS, Auckland. NELSON MOATE & Co. NELSON, MOATE & Co.'s prink our INCOMPARABLE fURE §LMDEP fEA nJHRSFIFI flftlfP. IHM_»M«equsHorTru«M»lur«l _UJ*O(UJ_&fUH»OIire.^U rtawnr, Value, and S.r.na.fo. I PRISES fk I ||| 2/-, 2/4, 2/8 r #/|| 3/-, 3/4, 4/-ST ffljm I 1? W HALF-CHESTS. BOXES. Wmil "$W "press," I "Hr. Walton Is a Profaialoaal Bum a. n E™*>_ Taa Taalar and BlaniSar." 3 [___• |V! fa- AWABDED Ul«n^i COLD «t SILVER MEDALS. PEEK-STREET AUCKLAND, fc^ f(JATE & Co. Next the New Zealand *■ *"* w Ciotning Factory. TEA MERCHANTS, CHRISTCHURCH, DUNEDIN, AUCKLAND, WELLINGTON. JSENTS-EVERYVfHERE.



Optician, &c. TP B A 0 0 0 X, • OPTICIAN, HAS IN STOCK SPECTACLES AND EYB GLASSES of evory description. An Aoooiutk Err Guaranteed. COMPOUND MICROSCOPES & TELE SCOPES, Powerful and Cheap. Aweroid -Urometers, Thermometers, Electric Bells, Batteries, and Fittings. Magnoctlo Electric Machines and Medical Colls, OPERA GLASSES, BINOCULAR, FIELD AND MARINE GLASSES, THEODOLITES, SEXTANTS, COMPASSES. SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT. -, TAYLOR'S SEWING MACHINES. Tho Balnnco of Stock of those excellent Hand and Treadle machines will bo sold at 2S por cent discount Nearly UOO in use in Auolc land. ' OPPOSITE THE POST-OFFICE, SnORTLAND-STREBT. ■ . I Ironmongery. '^^SmMmmWmtmWt^' t_3^^fA«A^«JM^W__MSt_. JB. B L A I X I B, • ViCTOItU-STRKKT, IMPORTER OF BUILDERS' & FURNISH ING IRONMONGERY DIRECT FROM MANDKACTURERS, Has for Salo, at Low Rates— Carpcntors' Tools Nails, I_ocks, Hingoi Kitchon Ranges Rcgistor Gratos, in great Variety Marblo and enamollod State Mantelpleoei Largest Stock in Auckland Marblo, Electroplate. Curb, and othor Fenderi Galvanized Iron, Sheet Lead, and Zinc Slate, Cement, aud Plaster INSPECTION INVITED Fapcrhnnglngs, &c. •pAPBRHANQINQB. W. PHILLIPPS & SON HAVE RECEIVED, EX LATH ARRIVALS, 185-P ACKAGE S-185 CONTAINING 55,000 ROLLS OP PAPERHANGINGS, CONSISTING OF New Patterns for Drawing, Dining, Bod-room*, and Hall and Staircase, suitablo for the Mansion or Cottage. BEAUTIFUL DESIGNS, AND BEST VALUE EVER OFFERED IN PAPERHANGINGS. 916-PACKAGES-916 SCRIMS AND HESSIANS. Plate and Sheet Glass, White Lead, Oils, Turps, Varnißhes, and all Trado Sundrlos. W. PHILLIPPS & SON, 05 & 97. QUEEN-ST-UUCT. For Sale. EOR SALE, at Victoria Stables, 2 or 3 First-class Light. Waggonettes for 1 horse; they are in very good order, being nearly new. Also Good Second-hand Buggies, single or double-scaled, at Low Prices.—W. Crowtiier. Medical. TO*ERVOUS DEBILITY. f-is»0" " ■ — r ikktitC Dr. E. C. West's Nerve and Brain Treat ment, a guaranteed Specific for Hysteria, Dirti ness, Convulsions, Fits, Nervous Neuralgia, Headache, Nervous Prostration caused by the use of alcohol or tobacco. Wakefulness, Mental Depiessiou, Softening of tho Brain resulting In Insanity, and leading lo misery, decay, and death. Premature Old Ago caused by over-exer tion of the brain, youthful folly, or over-indul gence. Each box contains ono month's treat ment. 5s a box, or six boxes for 255, sent by mail prepaid on receipt of price. WE GUARANTEE SIX BOXES To cure any case. With ouch order received by us for six boxes, accompanied with 255. we will send the purclu-scr our written guurantee to re fund the iii(ji-5y if the treatment does not effect a euro, ft-.,nantces issued only by .(. P. KING AND SONS, ~„-,i Chemists. "slcl\)iicnn.KiiTgt. Auckland. TY\tZ „n„ JSPreparatiori extript for prompt; JL co*-S**--.rov. th is Dr. Erasmus Wilspn'a I^O [.sons may ttPHji; HAIR. It is prepared froishop expressel formula of this eminent autoposed site, af_KS Butcuei-, Pharmaceu- U<JirHlPnm.nr»'Tnnarnrla and NeW Zoaiaud), ju .ithcoming mean_,, e -.. Btl . eetSi Auok]and> popular and pleasa_, t , py-MSiv'pnvAT Tossess within its heal1- 1,, 1 "S™„ J~™,„ Requisites of a civilised^llS2taMS .opposite the Post-



Drapery. m ELLESLEY HOUSE, NEW SUMMER DRAPERY, MILLINERY, kc, &c„ &c. A. L O V E T T Begs to Intimate to his customers and buyers ot DRAPERY generally that he is now in possession of the whole of his NEW SEASON'S GOODS FOR THE ' SUMMER TRADE. A Choice Assortment of Ladies' and Children's Bonnets, Hats, Feathers, &c, in all the newest styles, at moderate prices. The latest styles in Ladicß' Mantles and Dol mans on hand or made to order. Dress Materials In great variety. Sheetings, Calicoes, Flannels, Counterpanes, Toilet Covers, Shirtings, &c., &c, at low prieos. Ladieß' and Children s Underclothing, Corsots, Infanta' Pelisses, Robes, Squares, and Baby Linen, a rare assortment. Five per Cent. Discount for Cash on Parcels Ot 20s. and Upwards. L O V E T T'S CHEAP DRAPERY WAREHOUSE, WELLESLEY-STREET, AUCKLAND. Boots and Shoes. "DOOTS! "BOOTSI PUBLIC NOTICE. Tho GREAT SALE of HOOTS and SHOES will bo continued, to make room for Largo Shipments ex Candidate, bin-quo. Note the Address :— THE RED HOOT WAREHOUSE, Victoria-street, Auckland. H. 3AWKIXS. K,E- OPENING oi. GARRETT BROS.' WAREHOUSE. Having been Closed for the last wo Months in consequence of tho late FIRE, we now have much pleasure in informing our custoinsrs and the general public that we are NOW OPEN FOR BUSINESS, WITn TIIK LARGEST STOCK IN NEW ZEALAND, VALUED AT £12,000, Which will bo Sold at tho following prices for CASnONLY: .. A Men's Watcrtights, own mako 8 11 worth U 6 Men's Bluchers, own make .. 4 11 worth 9 0 Men's Balmorals, own mako.. 10 0 worth 15 0 Men's Shoes, own nialce .. (j 6 worth 15 5 Men's Elastics, own make .. 811 worth 14 0 Youths' Boots, own mako ..16 worth 7 8 Women's Elastics, own make 0 8 worth 11 8 Ladies' Kid E.S., own mako .. 5 9 worth 10 O Ladies Kid E.S., own make .. 6 6worth_2 0 Ladies' Kid E.S., own make ..76 worth 13 0 Ladies' Kid E.S., own mako .. 8 C worth I*o Ladies' Evening Shoes.; .. i 6 worth 9 0 Ladies' Evening Slioob .. ..56 worth 10 8 Ladios'Walking Shoes.. .. 7 6worthH 0 Ladies' Best Evening Shoes .. 8 6 worth H 8 Children's Boots .. .. -.... 3 worth 2 6 Children's Boots .. .. ..1 6 worth 3 6 Children's Shoes l 11 worth i 0 Ladies' Best White Kid E. 5... 5 6 worth 101 Ladies' Button Boots .. ..10 6 worth 161 Children's Button Boots from Holf-a-Crown. O" Space will not permit us to give a list of all our prieos, but we guarantee all other A Goods at equally low prices. GARRETT BROTHERS, TANNEBB, CURRIERg, WOOL MERCHANTS, LEATHER AND BOOT MANUFACTURERS AND IMPORTERS. Tannery and Works, Avondale. FACTORY AND WAREHOUSE, WAKE FIELD-BTREET, AUCKLAND; A and at Napier, Gibborne, New Plymouth, and Waipawa. Coachbnilderg. &c fIIHAMES CARRIAGE AND DRAY JL FACTORY JAMES MACKIE, Proprietor, 3 VICTORIA-STREET EAST, AUCKLAND Repairs of every description in Wood and I Iron neatly executed on the shortest notice. Springs made and repaired. ..) Always on Hand—A large quantity of Lampft also Ironbark Shafts and Spokes, Red Gum Felloes, and Hobart Town Hardwood. Aim N.B.—Country Orders punctually at tended to ___^__L__T A_T^fl___n^nflkf_K_\\^_M____l D W I N TTARVU' -tl CARRIAGE AND BUGGY BUILDER. HAS REMOVED FROM UPPER QUEEN • STEET TO UPPER BYMONDS-STREET, And t&peo to retain all his eld Customers and S gain some new. COUSINS AND ATKIK, :| COACH BUILDERS, Elliott and Albert-streets, i Have in Stook— Donhle and Single-seated Buggies, Hooded Phtßtons. Vis-a-vis, Waggonettes, Dog H Carta, Second-hand Phajtons .' and Buggies. Also, Many Thousands Seasoned Finished Spokes, the Best Stock In Auckland. , ' -»8 Musical. PIANOS. J, HOWDEN ""*|l PIANOS. v • . PIAnSI' f QUEEN-STREET. PIANOS.' Nkxt PIANOS. r,Kxa -'{'fl PIANOS^ Bank or Nbw zeaiakß DOUBLE OVER-STRUNG IRON FRAMES;;''; By Asherberg, Manthoy, and Neuleld. Very Choap, and Superior any ho hasTevfl | Imported . " Public Baths. _| 7S O T O II A T~~H a VT to ROTH'S PUBLIC HOT, COLD. AKP SHOWER BATHS, Victobu- sti.eit East. M Charge—ONE SHILLING. Open all week day« *$ from rt a.m. to 9 p.m.. and SUNDAY MOKN IXGS from 6 till IU a.m. The llath-rooma are ■& all private, and supplied with every conrea- M ienee, Turkish towels, flesh and hair brnshflj. s combs, respirators, soaps. &c. Select Bath rooms (private) for Ladies every day, at all 'JIB hours, with female attendance, One Shilling ana :Jg Sixpence. Please note tho address-Victoria a street East, above the Greyhound Hotel, ay« m next the Cheap Bedding and Furmtwo Mart m