CITY COUNCIL.

The weekly meeting of this body was held last night. Present: Tho Mayor, ami Ci'h, Masoliold, Holland, Burns, La Hocho, Fleming, Harper, Montague, Alckiri, Mar shall, Crowthor, Dovoro, I'lilllipps, Dacro, Field, Mackcchniu, and Stoveti.'-nn.

CoiiitKSroN'DHNf.'K.— Letters Wei'fi received and adopted lIS follows:— from Thos. Muylo asking that stops might bo con structed to his house In Ed\Vin-strcot, us access had boon cut on" i>y it dctip culling— refeiTcil to Streets Committee ; from E. Porter and Co., stating that tlio shipment of pipes per Tiirakluil. whiah wiih now boitlg lalidocl, completed tliclr oonthioi, and that they wcro prepared to execute further orders on tho same terms -deferred for consideration i fl'oin Huliih Keening, '.il'gtng tliis completion ol the proposed haths, and affirming that those indicated on tlio plan were far too small roferrod to Kndoivmcntfl (Joinmitt.ee ; from (ioorjjo (JlnhiUll, stltUnn; tliitt Iho Council Inul pro fhi.-!;.l toi'n.ojidratowith I'ini ii> tfittti'itc awn.V his properly in Mooro-slreot, and asking It to take stops to fulfil tho promise—referred to Streets Gomniittuo; froni Riclmrd Madden, oxprc-'mtiglliothanks of Mrs Watt Hint flllniiy fcl' rcili!nslon nf imLcks from Miclmel Alokcnne, complaining that tlio Illling-in ol Wellington-street oppusito his properly would injure it, uiikw homo soli of pi;ii|ri'li't'n iH'fi: •►lvtiil Mcifal tU SlflMitfl (,'ominillee ; from S. 11. Alaftliows (secre tary ofl lie WclMuy-Htruotßaptist Church), stating tlio intention of that body to com mence the erection of their 'J'ubcrmiele, and asking tolio furni.-'liud with tlio permanent luvclauf Upper (|'iK;eii-stl'ei.!t— writer to Ito r>jft;li'-(t l.d t.l(ij Cltj B)1(?lilHor ! from.a.com petitor for pri/.o for best design for Library and Art (iallery, pointing out tliat tho de signs selected would involve an expenditure in pxcciw of that Hpecilied, and sug gcutinfj; thnt n [iirllior nelentlon should bo mad'! wHIi ft vli'w of rtdHjititiu tli» Dim that liilinO ncai'fcst, to i'lC condition da to (ic!sL ; from A. Tilly, colu|ilainin{{ of tho nuisance canned by a filthy drain in the bed of the road in North-.slroot at its. junction with Eai't-Htreist, iviiralij;iiliripb ; liisjV'OtorC'okyo reported that Hie miisnnco arose from tlie lefeetion of the street channel in Eit»t-stl'cct --referred to Streets Committee; from I*. Mart/on, urging the immediate formation of Ireland-street, as last year it was so full of mud and fluMi that net oven a whoolbnrrow could pass along it—referred to Btroeti Comm.ttteej from Ai Ma((aivO| forwarding plans of a. building p'rojiOscu to bo erected in Wollesloy-strect East at v cost of LI,IOO or L 1.200, and asking for permit—granted ; from W, B. Young, ask ing that the stato of Lincoln-street might be attended to, and ;> culvert at any rate put in ; the Engineer reported that there wus no causo of complaint, and that the culvort was shortly to uo put in—referred to Streets Committee ; fromJ. Mclndoc, com pl'iinlng of delft}' in tho carrying out of Knight's contract in Lincoln-street, and suggesting that the earth required for the purposo wain cither being sold or given away by tho contractor— referred to StrootH t A'imittco ; from Albert 1 statin;' U intention to erect four edttdges in ' i ;oln-strcct, nnd asking that the '■'. ~ t mightbe putii) at once—writer to bo

... <i mod that culvert will be put in shortly ; from J. Wi Dull', reminding tho Council that it had not fulfilled its promise to com plete the drainage of tho gully between Grey and Upper Queon-streets, and asking that the part behind his property at least might be dono—agreed to instruct tho Engineer to prepare an estimate of the cost; from T. Rico, asking for the use of the City Baths on tho afternoon of February 7th, as the professional and amateur swimmers of the city wished to hold a Merles of matched there, and to charge Is per head for admis sion—refused.

Wkstkhn Si'iusaa Phopertv- —Tho fol lowing letter was received on tins subject: — "Auckland, 24th January, ISS4. I. A. Philips, Esq. Dear sir,—Mr F. J. Farrcli has instructed 1110 to sell his property nt tho Western Springs at Ll.-lOO; terms; half cash, balance may remain for 7 yearn at (i per cent. The property contains 100 acres, tho buildings thereon beintr the Tiiltow Company's works, hotel, and three cot tages. The hotel will let at L 230, tho cot tages at LSO, and income from grazing the land at L'JOO per annum, or LSOO in all per annum, i! you will kindly bring this pro posal under tho notice- of tho City Council, 1 .shall feel obliged.—Yours truly, W. Aitkek."—The Town Clerk was instructed to reply that tho sum named was in excess of what the Council considered to bo the value of the property. Sthkkts Committkb. —-Tliis Committee recommended :—(1) That it is not advisable to do any cutting in Summer-street until tho permanent levels are known and tixed. Instructions had been given for temporary repairs to path, and a small bridge put across gully at lower end to facilitate access to new properties now being built. ('2) That- re petition from residents of Welling ton-street re sloping of earth in front of their properties, tho work bo done at a cost of LIO. (">) That .Messrs I'ooley and Lynas bo informed ro lovels of Norfolk-street that tho lovels are not yet fixed, but will be done as soon as possible, (4) That an order bo forwarded for steam roller in tho terms as rocomtnonded by the City Engineer. (')) That the sum of Ll3 5s be paid to Mr Levy for tho drain in Grey-street. ((i) That on the south side of Cook-street the culvert bo extended to allow embankment to bo in creased to full width of street on that side, but tho Committee could not, recommend the low lovels asked for at present. (7) That ro signed document accompanying petition from Cook strcot residoi.ts,, tho quaranleo given is not necessary, as for mation to tix levels can bo carried out with out any liability to compensate ratepayers. (S) Ro petition from residents of Ponsonby Road as, to hump between I'icton mid Anglosca streets, that as tho work lias been carried out to tho fixed levels, this Com mittco could not recommend that tho prayer of tho potil ion should bo granted. (9) That if Mr Porter give sufficient hind to carry Oliphanit-streot at its present width, viz., (Oft., to its junction with John-street, Council accept his tonns. The Committee alsoroporled that tho nuisance in Wellosley strcot complained ot by Mr Bacon did not exist, and that Mr Carter's promises wore properly drained.—Tho report was adopted. Lecal Committee.—This Committee ro ported as follows :—Ro Emily Place.—Tho General Trust Board, with the concurronco of tho minister and churchwardens of St. Paul's, abido by tho terms of their former resolution rolativo to tho cutting down of St. Paul's site, but aro willing to aecopt tho personal covenants of tho directors of tho Frozen Meat Company in lieu of the City Council. In lieu of tho provisions in tho resolutions for tho carrying out by tho Frozen Moat Company of tho works men tioned, wo agree to accept the sum of L 4,750 cash, within one month from this date. (2) Memo, from Superin tendent Fire Brigade re Ponsonby Station re water and tras for now station.—That same bo granted. (3) Ro men for Ponsonby Station. — That tho Superintendent bo authorised to obtain G men for this station. (i) Memo from Town dork ro lodging houso and other licenses—That application bo made to Government for more direct as sistance from tho constabulary in carrying into effect the various municipal ordinances for tho good government of tho city. '(>"») Tondcrs for Drugs (Look Hospital).—Your Committee have accepted J. C. Sharland's tender for tho same. (C) Ke Ponsonby Pound.—That the person recommended by tho Suporintendant of Polico bo appointed for one year with a payment of LlO and fees receivable. (7) Lotter from F. Goodacrc— presenting book on "Rabbit" to Public, Library — That eamo bo. accepted with thanks. (8) Memo from Town Clerk ro conditional license—That action be taken against tho persons using license out of city districts without any conditional license being issued. —Tho report was considered seriatim. After some discussion the first clause was unanimously adopted. An ani mated discussion ensued upon tho second and third paragraphs, the majority of tho Councillors objecting strongly to increase tho cost of maintaining a Firo Brigade in view of tho recent combination of Insurance Companies to raise their rates about 100 per cent. Finance Committee.—This Committee ro commonded:—(l) Thut a shod for hoso reel bo erected on tho waterworks reserve in section 53, position to be fixed by the Water works Engineer and Superintendent of Firo Brigade. (2) That application bo made to owners of-land for sale in Chancery street for information of prices, etc., of allotments Nos. 10, 11, 14, 15, and 10 in Williams - street (3) That re , work in Karangahapo Road from Howe street to Ponsonby Road, the two new streets be cut to permanent level, formed and completed, and Hopetoun street to be dono in conjunction, being City Endow ment properties, the work bo done at once (estimated cost, L' 2,722). (4) Re Section 35, that plan submitted be approved, and the earth to be removed to the back of school ground. (5) That H. Brett bo informed ro tender for printing that in tho itoms most required the accepted tender was the lowest, and that the Committeo on this account reeommendeditsacceptance. (6) That Coun cil do not accede to H. Keesing's application re rates for property in Emuy Place. (7) j That an assistant draughtsman be employed

for three months. (8) That tho Engineor reduce tho employda of tho Council from 08 to CO men, tho wages of all foremen to bo 8a per day, and that in future no holidays bo paid for, this regulation to ineluda tlio waterworks nnd Park staffs. Tho C!otn mltteo further reported that they had no recommendation to mako re George Wil son's lcttor us tooartlng account, tIU dcttinitfl claim having been made in his letter of 23rd January* It was agreed to jioiid tho con sideration of tliu ili'st tilatlfiy, poti'llni* the re ceipt of a reply from tho United insuf anco Company re a contribution from them to tlio Fire lirigado expenses. Ho fl'tnuft !i, it wits rtKroetl thrtt tho cost of the new streets should be charged to tjWicr.'ll Account. It was also resolved that all works on Section 1)5 should bo charged to iSoii'T/d Accounti—Tho report as amended was tliC'ii Udoploi!' I'i:l:m.\sknt Lkvklh.—TilO jiiah!i of tll6 permanent levels of Marino I'araild, HhUd viatU| and Wolseley-sti'eet(l'onsonby), M-erfc s ibmitted.—lt wiisaKreed to advortiscthom.

TkmiUHh.— Tho I'olloVring tOndnVH were received for tho construction of cuK'ott Ifi I'liiKt-stiitnl, Newton :—Alexander Archi bald, l:m 17s (id; Edward Byrne, LI 00 lf)n ; .fohu KotronndCo., 1.22:! 7s Oil.-Tho knglllcci'!fi CtsUtnuliO was Llßs.—Byrne's tender Wiih accepted. Ckmktkhy liiiiiiriK.—The miditivol /lxii/,'» the exact position of the proposed ceinctery hiiilir" wa:> referred to tho Legal Com iniUco.

Jmivois Roaii.— Mcmsrs KouiiifJOn li'id Jlymiaison appeared to object to tlio pro [<cwil ImvoJm ol .lervois Road, and Mr Allen to support (lien,. Tho fanner i(onlloinon said I hat-the levels would involve a Bllinfj up to their windows, and they preferred a cutting down further along tho road.—The Engineer pointed out that the suggested nulling would nlFoot dotrimontally lour or (;vc titdes (!s Inrtuy' f/coj)lti tits it would bciicfili—lt w«;'' f'ntdly agreed to lidapt Hid levels as advertifcd. Votk or SvMr.w'iiv,—The i\iayai; r'ioved, " Tliat the Council express its regret at the painful accident which prevented Cr. Thompson from being present at his duties 10-iliffitt'!1 —'I'll'! motion Wins seconded by Cr. Aickin rind t'rtrria'l i'.n.inlmoitßly. \Vi:i,i,iN6"rox-.«Ti;KK;r (i'JufßAV'r. — Cr. Phillippa asked ho\(- tho contract for tlio VVclliugtOn.-sti'eet works-was being carried on.—Tho Engineer replied that there were as ninny men on tho works iih could be em ployed, and that the contract Man licing satisfactorily carried on.

Finis Bukiaujs Plant.—A memo, was received Irom tho Town Clerk, askng Whether tho Fro Brigade plant, valued at over LI,OOO, hn insured.—lt was considered u'liriceOPnili^'.'. ■'■'". ExiiiN'jiKu'.-; Itmlitf'.— Tnia report stated infer alia, ro the road in 1 SymondH;strect; that Mr Justice Gillies had cfflled rt t-Hb line of road, and it was agreed, thalfc ttib Council adhere to its former decision. .The Engineer explained that it would cost LI.OOO to build a retaining wall to make the foot path. Dedication of New Sthekt*,—A reso lution was adopted to lay out and dedicate two new streets in pcction's3 of the city, viz., one iroiii Karangahape Road to Hopo toun streot, U0 feet in width, omo from Howe-street to tho abovo street, 60 feet ill width, and that tho said streets bo named rchiiei-tivfely Hereford and Jersey-streets. By i..v\vs.—By'-iiifr Ho. 2". ar advertised, was adopted, and tlic heegssdr'; steps «'ere authorised to bring it into force. . .

TuLEi'iioxit! Connection.—Mr Crirlaw applied for extension of te'ophone com munication and instruments. —Granted:

Sanitary Inspectou.-— The Inspector sent in his report. He intended to com mence impounding unregistered dogs, and asked for an auctioneer's licenso to enable him to sell them. Ho reported that animal manure had been imported by the Clansman for Messrs Warnock, and complaints were made regarding it—Authority granted. Flui-A- The Superintendent reported the two fifes (itMount Eden lk"«l, lie re commended that the cost be ascertained, and the Mount Eden Board and the insur ance companies pay the expense.

THE WESLEYAN CONFERENCE.

[lIV TKLKORAFH—PKEJJH ASSOCIATION.]

Wellington, this day. Tin-; Wosloyan Conference picnic held on Tuesday was very successful, thero being -!00 present. At the Conference on Wednes day morning tho Foreign Mission Fund was reviewed. The Secretary read the income for the past year, tho result being as follows :—Auckland district, £13+ 13s Od ; Wanganui, £i! 0 lls Id; Wellington, i'-l-l 10s (Jd ; Nolson, £21 3s Cd ; Canterbury, £12-2 12a Dd; Otago, £28 0s 7d. Arrange ments were, made for a visit of Dr. Kolynack to the colony for advocacy for tho fund. Yesterday morning consideration of the cases of probationers who have resigned during the year, and have been received into the Episcopalian Church, leaving amounts due for collegiate training unpaid, was rosumed. The following resolution was unanimously passed :—" That tho Secretary of the Conference bo instructed to apply to former probationers for tho Wosloyan ministry who havo lately boon received into tho Anglican Church for payment of sums owing by them on account of their training, and ho bo further instructed, should such application fail in any case to call tho attention of the Diocesan Synod in tho bounds of which they reside to the im propriety of receiving as candidates for holy orders mon who havo not honourably dis charged existing financial obligations to a sister church." A voto of thanks was pro - sonted to the President for his services in connection with tho Tararua fund. liars. Carr, Simionds, Banabor, McNicoll, Bond, and C. Griffin wore appointed District Sun day-school Secretaries. It was decided to unanimously ask tho next General Con fereneo to constitute Now Zealand an indo pondont and separata Confcronco on the basis of tho Methodist Union Committee's report. Tho Presidonfc announced to the Conference that tho lato Rev. John Warren had bequeathed £100 to the Supernumerary Fund. Tho usual votos of thanks having been passed, tho journal was road, and the eleventh New Zealand Wesleyan Confer ence closed its session.

WORKING MEN'S CLUB.

Annual Meeting of Mombors.

The animal meeting in connection with tho Auckland , Working Men's Club was held last evening, Mr Petor Dignan presiding. There wore about 30 members present.

Kkihikt.— Tho annual report was read by Mr S. Moses, Secretary. It stated that tho Club has continued that prosperous course which has marked its progress for the last *wo years, and that, notwithstanding a slight decreaso in tho takings of tho bar and billiard room, thoro had been an im provement in the amount of members' subscriptions. Tho decrease referred to was accounted for by the depression in trade which marked a portion of tho year, and also by the great strides the Temper ance movement has made. The financial position of tho Club is satisfactory, showing a credit balance of L2OS 12s 3d over nil liabilities. Tho valuation of ths assets is tho computed market value of the items. There was every reason to be satisfied with the sound financial position of the Club. Tho report concluded by a complimentary reference to the ellicient manner in which tho business had been conducted by the employes, and the cordial relations subsist ing betweon tho oilicers, committee, and members. There had been an increase on the roll of 21 members. The report, with appended financial statement, was adopted. Balance - sheet. — The statement of account for the half-year showed that tho expenses had amounted to LOS 4, while the receipts—including LUO7 13s 7d from bar takings, LSB 8s Ccl from billiards, L4O Gs from subscriptions, Lll 2s 6d from rents, and L2O 7cl from previous half-year totalled L 717 10s 7d, leaving a credit balanco of L 53 Ss.

Capital Account. — This statement showed : —Assets : Cash balanco, L53 Ss ; value of stock, L7'2 17s 3d; furniture, L 330 15s (3d ; lease and improvements, L!) 00 ; subscriptions, LIO 8s : Total, L 667 8s 9d. —Liabilities : Amount of loan, LIOO ; current accounts, L3o(i 16s ; rent due, L 52 : Total, L4SS 16s fid. Thus leaving a balance of assets over liabilities of L 667 8s 9d.

Officers. — These were elected as follows: —President, Mr P. Dignan (re electod); Vice-President, MrH. G. Payne ; Treasurer, Mr H. Ridings (re-elected); Committee, Messrs G. Wishart, G. Cook, D. Macdonald, W. D. Dallen, I, Moses, T. M. Harvey, and Fisher; Auditors, Messrs T. C. Self and C. S. Wright- Votes of thanks were passed to the secretary, steward, and other ollicers, and tho meeting terminated.

AUCKLAND RIFLE ASSOCIA TION MEETING.

The firing for the trophies and money prizes in connection with the above took placo on Tuesday, at the Mount Eden Range. Being the anniversary day, there urere not so many competitors as usual. Tho I'estilt of the second match, the EvEMNd S*ab Clip, IMb published in Tuesday's papers. The following are the feSHlto of tho other matches ;— Ist Match. —Mr Beck's Cup and five money prizes. 200, MJ, POO yards j five shots at each range.—Webster, Artillery, 01 ; If«nd ley* Victoria, 08 ; Lieut. Robin son, City Guards, r*B ; 0. Taylor, Victoria, .r)7 ;W. Roso, Victoria, f>3 i l'nrslow, Artil lery, 53 ;J. Leigh, City Guard*, tfl » Uttle, HohKonx, . r>l ; Theo. Fairs, Victoria, fil ; jjnchrtnitll« City Guards, 51 ; A. Woolley, Artilifti-y, 9ffj Swrtrt. BnaW, City Guards, 49; Whirl), 'City llilardHj 49 1 .1, W. Leigh, City (inni-ds, 40; 1). Jlriy,- City Guards, 48; Harvey; Victorja, 48 ; MoOrg, 4fi'j Stifling, Hty Cminls, 47; Tierncy, City (ittdfitti 4<>; Hazard, Vhj Ounrdw, 40; ./. 8. Taylor, Victoria, 4.") ; E. Cooper, Victoria, 45 ; Henderson, Artillery, 'iii; O.'flf'y, Victoria, 45 j Osborne, City Guards, 41 j Honking, V'lctorJn, 30. i?k>< WitT'c/H;— Cltizene' Trophy, and five ntontfy f'fWs ■ fJOO and fifJOyd",- woven shots n't each to-rtue.-.-Vafsmi Aailkry, r>i; ■f. W. Leigh; City (ixMHkj &6 j Hnndley, Victoria, 52; Mooro, HO; White', City (JuiiiUs, Pi)-.. Wobstcr,. Artillery, 48; Jlny, City tluardu, 45; Xi Cb'oper, Victoria, ---45; Stirling, City Guard's', 15 >C. Taylor, Victoria, 44 j A Woolloy, Artillery 44; Jiosldtiff, Victoria, 44 ; Buchanan, City Guurds, 42; T)yo, Fairs, Victoria, 42; Little, Hobson, 41 ;: Oakej*, Victioria, 41; Ilobinson, City Guards, 40; Hazaid, City Guards, 39; Osborne, City Guards, 3'J; J. LoSgh, City Guards, 36; W. Rose, AHiilcry, 3,1 } Henderson, Artillery, 32; Tietney,- City Gtmrds, 27, A('oh&:!tks. -Flte irioiief priMa. lDtmrtitlV 2nfl 3rd Total. Webster, Artillery .. 61 H tl 153 Handluy, Victoria .. 58 13 i'l K>:i I'iu-h'ow, Arllllery .. flit 3!) M 7<9 C.Taylor. Victoria ..57 )3 11 lio J.W. Lclgli.C'lty Guards 1!) X) M 111 Ifobifisoli, CityUtiiirds.. 68 41 10 1.19 \\ Hifr-,. City Guards .. 41) 80 SO 138 U:.y. City 6Marts .. 18 12 48 1!H Moora IS i« 90 VM H.ncli,anaii, City Gliafds 51 iO 42 133 Wootlcy, Artillery .. 50 3fl ll 133 Stiili!>K' City Guards .. )7 15 132

ANGLICAN CHURCH, AVON DALE.

Tiik * annual meeting of the congre gation of the above church was held tfn Friday J«st, at 8 p.m. Tho minis ter of the district,- tho ÜbV. J, Haselden, presided, the Se6r6tatry of tb6 Vesti?, Mr J. Lcacit, read the' minutes of tile last annual meeting, which were confirmed. The Chairman read tho report Of the vestry and tho balance-sheet, which showed that the reccipte were L 74 Ifl 2d, and the ex penditure L 79 Hs Cd. CIiURCIiWAKUEKS. — The Chairman nom inated Mr Bollard as clergyman's church warden, and Mr N. A, Howell was elected people's churchwarden. \ I'htrv. —The following gentlemen were : elected i-=Meß«r* Althorpc, Garrett, Leach, B. J.- Matthews, and Peck.—Mr Edward Matthews was elected auditor,—lt was re solved thdt the contribution to the minister's Httpencl should be i'4o for the em-rent year.— After fWme conversation relative to the new church< Mr Bollard moved, and Mr Simpson seconded, "That the vestry be requested to make a further effort to collect subscriptions for the New Church Building Fund, and that the in cumbent bo requested to call a meeting of tho vestry early in March."—This was carried unanimously.—lt was thought that by March enough funds would be collected to Warrant the vestry in calling for tenders. —A cordial vote of thanks was accorded to the organist, Miss Dakin, for her valuable services, and also to the outgoing vestry.— The meeting was closed by the Chairman with prayer.

PARNELL BOROUGH COUNCIL.

Tiik l'arnoll Borough Council met on Wednesday evening, Captain D. McKcnzio presiding, —Mr J. Gray applied for, and waß granted, a por rait to eicct a shop for Mr Marriott, next to Mr Hallett's place.—A petition from the residents of Campbell Terrace, asking that n drain should bo cut on the north side of Ilobson Bay Hoad, and a letter from Mr Joseph Smith and others, asking to have a road made to their residences off Avenue Road, were referred to the Streets Com mittee.—Mr C. Wood attended to ask that the levels of Alford Road should be pointed out, as he intended to erect a permanent residence there. The matter was referred to the Finance Committee.—ln response to a letter from the secretary of the Saw mill Company re reduction of rates on Hospital reserve, it was agreed to reply that the Council could not make any further reduction in the rote. —A letter from Mr R. Keals, claiming £175 for damage dono by a new drain put through his property, was road and received. It was also agreed to grant a request made by Mr Blowdon that full pressure of water might be obtained to test the pipes, cost of water to bo borne by himself. The Foreman of Works reported that no word had been re ceived from the Stockade as to whether they could have broken metal for next winter ; also asking if Mr Kirby had done filling in tho bottom of St George's Bay Road ; and if bo, that the contractor for gravelling should commence as soon as pos sible.—This concluded the business.

R.M. COURT.-Yesterday

[Before H. G. Soth Smith, Esq., R.M.]

Undefended Cases,

Judgment wont by default for the plaintiffs in the following cases :—Jas. Maxwell v. Percy S. Butler, L 45; Wm, Monaghan v. Honry Collins, L 37 9s lOd. Adjourned. Sullivan and McKenzio v. Wm. O'Keof, L 4 16a; same v. W. T. Davies, L 2 ;A. D. Bennett v. Kepa, 40., Rangipuawha, L 3 19s lid; Munro and Milhgan v. Francis Forster, L5 9s 6d ; H. Fountain v. George Wheaton, LI 10a 6d ; Armstrong and Pittar v. Joseph Mclsaacs, LlO ; Kobt. Hutchinson v. Kobt Atkinson, L 2 10s 6d; H. and J. Binstead v. M. Ryan, L 3 17s 6d ; John Wilson v. H. L. Kidd, L4los ;R. Laishley v. B. C. Fryer, L9 6s 2d. Judgment Summons Cases. W. Payne v. E. Carroll: Claim, L 3.— Defendant ordered to pay by instalmeata of 2s per week; in default, 5 days' imprison ment. T. B. Smith v. A. Boyd : Claim, L 3 14s 9d.—Dofondant ordered to pay by 5s per week ; in default, 5 days' imprisonment. F. J. Somerfield v. Owen McGee: Claim, L 3 13s. — Defendant ordered to pay by monthly instalments of LI ; in default, 5 days' imprisonment. Defended Cases. Barrett's G.M. Co. v. Sarah Puna : Claim, LlO Ss.—Mr Br.issey for plaintiff Company. —The defendant being a married woman, served a notice of coverture,and Mr Brassey therefore accepted a nonsuit, costs L 2 16s. Daniel McLellan v. Wm. Garrick : Claim, L 23 2s, for broach of agreement.—Mr Hall for plaintiff and Mr Cave for defendant.

THE HAYWARD WILL CASE

Those who have followed the course of the Hayward will case, in which Mr and Mrs George Staines were executors, will read with interest the annexed statement, which we publish at the request of Mr Staines :— " Auckland, January 26th, 1884.—1 hereby affirm that about the year 1858 I was well acquainted with John Hayward, and that ho told mo ho had two sisters in London, and that he did not know their address; and he asked me if I would send an advor tisement to my brother (then in England) and get him to put it into the "Times" newspaper. Such advertisement contained a request that they would communicate with him in Auckland. He told me his purpose was to let them have some money. I did as he requested, and the advertise ment appeared in the " Times " about that year. No reply to the advertisement came, and Mr Hayward becameangry with me, and said he was sure the advertisement was not put in the paper, so I again sent the advertisement Home to my brother, and he again put it in the "Times" newspaper, and sent out a copy of the paper with the advertisement in it, which was handed to Mr Hayward. Still no reply came, and Mr Hayward seemed to give up hope of finding them. I am certain he only named two sisters. I am not certain if he said any thing about a half-brother, but think he did mention something of it, but not in the advertisement. Mrs Shatters (my wife) frequently heard our conversations on the subject, and can also attest the correctness of these statements, which I submit as true, and which I can affirm under Act of Par liament,—Kiciukd Babcium Shawebs."

THE THAMES TOWN COUNCIL AND THEIR CLERK.

[by tele an aph,—ow* cohkespondext,]

Thames, this day. The question of the resignation of Mr Dean, Town Clerk, again came up at the Borough Council meeting last night, by notice of motion given by Mr McCullougJi proposing to rescind the resolution passed a fortnight ago, in which hia action was passed under unfavourable review. The " mover spoke at length in support, but was warmly opposed by Messrs Speight and Mciinie, and on principle by Mr McGowan. Eventually it was carried hy five votee— those of Messrs MoCullougli, Kilgour, Carpenter and Bawden—against the three already enumerated. A further motion was carried agreeing to tho withdrawal of his resignation, Mr Dean, \vho was present, tacitly assented thereto.

SCHOOL COMMITTEES.

ONEHUNGA,

The meetinK of hoileclicrlders of tlio above tow» waiJflolrt in the sclioolrootn on Monday night last, about W hfwoeliolders being ijrescut. The Ilev. K. Mulgail presMwrf. Tlie secretary (Mr Ti Clark) read the report. The attendance at the schools during the year, (iTeratfc—boys, 128; girls, 130 : tolnl 2GI. On tlie roll-boys, 181; t'irt*. 192 ;• the difference between these flgurcs Bho\\'«flic a(t«mtlaiicc to have been very irregu lar. The Committee are satisfied with the pro gress made by llifipilpils who atttend regularly. At the annual examination of candidates, for district scholarships- and certillcalcs of pro ficiency,- ont of twelve scholarships and twenty-two certificates awarded, Onehunga taken six, namely, one scholarship and five certificates. A lively discussion took place on the matter. It appeared tho householders were vcr>\waMn on those wllo placed the Bchool buildings'in tfreii' present position. The meet- Ing was unaniindtw on the question of having the schools on higher ground, but the ways and means of raising the cash to carry out such a Bchcrno seemed to bo tho lion in the way. The scrutineers having finished their work tho Chairman road the result of the voting. Tho following wci'e elected a committee for tho en suing year:—Rcvh. JJ. Mulgan and Millar, A. HCt'K W. lirierlv. C. C. Fleming. W. Tapp, G. HutchisWi. A vote of thanks to the Chairman, and to Mr A< Grant and the other teachers brought ilie moetiy>« to'a close.—[Own Cokbes- PONDENT.]

St. Jacob's Oil Invisible.

(To tho Editor o£ Evening Star.) Dear Sir, —I wish to add my testimony to the efficacy of the great German remedy, St. Jacob's Oil. Yo#r columns have contained, from time to time, expressions of gratitade from persona of known respectability, aDd having satisfied my self of the genuineness of the cures effected, X obtained a bottle, scafcclyhoping It would suc ceed in relieving me. Tat the past aoven months I have suffered severely from a pain ful attack of sciatica, which. In spite of the most able treatment on the part of my medi cal advisor, continued to hold its own in my system. My sleep at last began to bo affected, and my trhole system very much reduced. Tho most cafflfol treatment failed to give me relief, and I then applied nearly every advortised remedy. The sciatica was principally located ,in raf left thigh, and the pain at ! times was Jflost excruciating. In spito of: tho most thorough applications, and tho (rreat- I est care and attention on my part, I oh taine4 no appreciable relief, and at lost, as a forlorn hope, I determined to apply St Jacobs Oil, and froJfl that time the pain began to diminish. My sleep soon returned, and oaoh application afforded mo relief. At first I re garded the cessation from pain as only a temporary one, scarcely daring to hope that the cure was complete; but I have gratefully to acknowledge that I am now Free from pain—in fact, a man again. I must confess that I tried the Oil in abso luto despair. I had had no sleep for three or 1 four nights previously, und m;r system waa very low. The success, however, is complete, and I again tender my grateful acknowledgments to the proprietors of the Oil, and shall ever continue to recommend it to every sufferer who cornea withfn range of my influence. What medical skill Jailed to do St. Jacob's Oil effected, and 1 regard it a» the greatest boon of tho age. I am, dear Sir, Yours faithfully, John Lee. Ashbonme, Hudgce, November 12,1883.

THE PAIN ENTIRELY LEFT. "Clartmcc Cottage, " Thomas-street, Balmoln, "21st August, 188S.' " Publishers Evening Star. " Dear Sire,—About a fortnight ago I had a severe attack of rhuematism in my back, which slive5 live Ttw no end of pain and trouble. I used St. acob's Oil, Hfid in ono or two applications the pain entirely left. Since then I have had occa sion to use the Oil on a badly-sprained -wrist, and its effect was simply magical. My wife has used it for neuralgia in the head, with equally satisfactory results. I considor St. Jacob's Oil a valuable preparation, and shall not only use it in roy own lioubc, but shall roconi mend my friends to do so. "Yours truly, "W. P. Booth." IT CONQUERS PAIN. IT CONQUERS PAIN. IT CONQUERS PAIN.

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Auctions* TO-MORROW, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 2, At 2 o'olook, HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, AT "ROSEMONT," MOUNT ALBERT. G. W. BINNEY HAS been favoured with instructions from Thomas Melville. Esq., to sell, on tho premises, " Itoseinnnt." Mount Albert, on Saturday next. Fob. 2, at 2 o'clock, THE WHOLB OF HIS VALUABLE HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. Comprising— HANDSOME DRAWING-ROOM. DINING ROOM, and BEDROOM SUITES MIRRORS, OARPKTB IRON BEDSTEADS KITCHEN UTENSILS. Mso, A BPLKNDID ORGAN, by Mason and Hiunlin. A Special 'Bus will leave Iho Union Bank corner for the Sale at one o'clock on Saturday. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 4, At 11 o'clock. HOUSE TO BE REMOVED. R. ARTHUR WILL Soil by Auction, at his Mart, Qucnn-strcct, Monday, at H o'clock, THE HOUSE adjoining tho proporty of T. Buddlo, Esq., Hepburn stroot, to bo re moved within ton days. Terms Cash. W. S. COUHRANE.I [JAMES DACHH. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 4. FREEHOLD PROPERTIES. WOODSIDE TAKAPUNA MANGAWAI MANGAPAI UOROMANDEL DRURY MANGONUI WAIPAREIRA MARERUTU OMANAIA THE subscribers have received instruc tions to sell, at their Rooms, IJuecn-strect, on Monday, February i, at 12 o'clock, WOODSIDE-Government Township-Allot ment 29, containing 82 porches, 66 foot frontage, by 13 i feet: is a first-rate build ing site, stands high, and has a grand view, situated cloeo to the Wharf. MANGAPAI VILLAGE-Lota 19, 20, 21, and 22, containing 3 acres 3 roods 11 perches, having very extensive frontage on one side to Mangapal River, and on other three Bides to Nigor, Brown, and Cook-streets. MANGAWAI VILLAGE-Lote 53 and 71, con taining 9 acres and a roods; largs frontago to Mangawal Rivor and three streets. OMANAIA —Lot 10, containing il acres, frontago to Pingaungo Creek. X APANU A-Lots 31 and 33. KINGSTONE-Thirty-eight Lots, Nos. 7 to M. TAKAPUNA-Lot I*, containing 105 acres, close to Lake Taknjmna. DUURY—Lot 6S, containing 1 rood and 8 porchos-fl&by 300 feet. WAIPAHEIRA-Lot 81, containing 80 acres good land. MANGONUI-Middle part lot 88, Parish of Kohumaru, containing 80 acres. MARERUTU-N.W. part 61, containing 40 acres. For further particulars, apply to SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. W. S. COCHRANE] [JAMES DACBK TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 5. BOOKS. BOOKS. BOOKS. TH E Subscribers will sell, -at tbeir Rooms, Queen-street, on Tuesday, sth February, at 11 o'clock, A CONSIGNMENT OF ABOUT 1,00(1 VOLUMES NEW BOOKB, beautifully bDUnd and illustrated. Catalogues on application. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. W. S. GOCHKANEj [JAS. DACEK WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 20. IMPORTANT LAND SALE, DEVON PORT. VALUABLE BEACH FRONTAGES. CHOICE BUILDING SITES. MAGNIFICENT VIEWS. THE Subscribers will sell by auction, at their Rooms, Queen-Btreet, on Wednes day, 20th February, at 12 o'clock, THE CALLIOPE ESTATE, situate between the Victoria Wharf and tho New Dock, only two minutes' walk from either. Full particulars in future issue. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, ' Auctioneers. B. TONK.s] It. C. CABB [b. D, TONES WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 6. PRELIMINARY NOTICE., QT. TTELIERS. QT. TTELIBRS. CHOICE RESIDENCE SITES, IN THIS DESIRABLE ESTATE, Of from 1 Quarter to 3 Acres in extent, Will be sold on the above date. Plans can bo had of Auctioneers. Further particulars in a few days. B. TONKS AND CO. B. TONKB] R. 0. CABB [B. ». TONKS. , WEDNESDAY/FEBRUARY 13. TOWNSHIP OF AVONDALE. A RESIDENCE OF NINE ROOMS, WITH EXTENSIVE GROUNDS. j B. TONKS ft CO. TTAVE received instructions to sell by auction, at an early date, THE TOWNSHIP OF AVONDALE, onthe Banks of Avondale Creek, cut up into Business. Residence, and Suburban Sites, all at present laid down in grass; close to tho Public Hall and Presbyterian Church. The Railway and Grea North Road run through the property. The land is of excellent quality, and convey ances ran to and from town sixteen times daily. RESIDENCE of nine rooms, with Dairy, Store-room, Stable, Barn, Hay-sheds, and all necessary Outhouses and Offices, within three quarters of a mile of Avondale Station, one milo of New Lynn; Orchard in full bearing; Garden and rich paddocks, consisting of 25 acres. Plans Ready. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 7. JUNCTION YARDS. SHEEP FAIR, fTIHE UNDERBIGNED will hold their FIRST ANNUAL SHEEP FAIR * ON FEBRUARY 7.. Intending vendors will be good onough to i send particulars for cataloguing on or before I the previous Tuesday. ... „ . I HUNTER & NOLAN. I



ALFRED BtCKI.AND. TO-MORROW, THE WAIUkFcaTTLE SALE. ■' FOR Sale, on Saturday next, 2nd Feb ruary, 100 Hoad Mixed Cattlo 60 Long-woollcd Lambs 25 Two-tooth Ewes. 12 Grown Steers, in frosh condition ALFRED BUCKLAND. /COUNTRY CATTLE SALES. \y Waiuku—Saturday, February 2 Pukckohc—Monday. February 1 Pokcno—Monday, February 18 Dmry—Wednesday, February 20 Papakura—Wednesday, February 27 ALFRED BUCKLAND. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY G. THE REMUERA YARDS. FOR SALE, at the Romuera Yards on Thursday next, February 6, at one o'clock, Dairy Cows, Store Cattlo ."0 Choice Steers from Sandhills 100 Rood Cattle from Waikato and AVaitara 800 Fat Sheep and Liunba Fat and Store Pigs. ALFRED BUCKLAND. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 5. THE REMUERA SHEEP FAIR. FOR SALE, on Tuesday next, February 5, at 12 o'clock, CHOICE MERINO RAMS, Bred by Messrs Jos. May llobt. Hall Jas. Wallaco Alox. MoNlccol G. H. Sclby Jno. May SOUTHDOWN RAMS—Mossrs R. and E. Maclean HAMPSHIRK DOWNS-Mr Robt Hall SHROPSHIRE DOWNS-Mr Thos. Coates OXFORD DOWNS—Mr E. Coates COTBWOLDS—Mr J. T. Ford, of Canterbur LEICESTER RAMS, bred by Mr W. Altkon And From 1,000 to 2.000 two, lour, six-tooth and aged KWES. ALFRED BUCKLAND. THE HAYMARKET. SEVERAL FIRST-CLASS REAPERS AND MOWERS AND REAPERS FOR SALE. The same may bo viewed on application being made at the Office of ALFRED BUCKLAND. TUESDAYS. THE HAYMARKET. (JJAI.E OF WOOL, SHEEPSKINS, O HIDES, and TALLOW, each TUESDAY, at 12 o'clock. ALFRED BUCKLAND- THE HAYMARKET. REGULAR SALES OF HAY AND STRAW EACH TUESDAY AND FRIDAY, At 11 O'clock. ALFRED BUCKLAND. Auctions. DURHAM YARDS. TilOR SALE, at the Durham Yards, C every Tuesday, at 11 o'clock, HIDES, TALLOW. WOOL, and SKINS. HUNTER & NOLAN. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 4. DURHAM YARD?, The Undersigned will hold their TmiFTH DALE OF' THE SEASON ON FEBRUARY 4, AT TWO O'CLOCK. HUNTER & NOLAN. Boots and Shoes. Re-opening OF GARRETT BROS.' WAREHOUSE. Having been Closed for the last wo Months In conseqnenco of the late FIRK, wo now have much pleasure In informing our custom are and the general public that we are NOW OPEN FOR BUSINESS, WITH THE LARGEST STOCK IN NEW ZEALAND, VALUED AT £12,000, Which will be Sold at the following prices tor CASH ONLY: B. d. a. d Men's Watertight, own make 8 11 worth 11 0 Men's Bluchers, own makn .. 1 11 worth 9 6 Men's Balmorals, own make. 10 6 worth 15 0 Men's Shoes, own make .. 6 6 worth la 0 Men's Elastics, own make .. 811 worth 11 0 Youths' Boots, own make .. 4 6 worth 7 6 Women's Elastics, own make 6 6 worth 11 6 Ladies' Kid E.S., own make .. 6 9 worth 10 0 Ladies Kid E.S., own make .. 6 6 worth 12 0 Ladles' Kid E.H., own make ..76 worth 13 0 Ladies' Kid E.S., own make ..86 worth 11 0 Ladies' Evening Shoes.. .. i 6 worth 9 0 Ladies' Evening Shoes.. .. 5 6 worth 10 6 Ladies' Walking Shoes.. .. 7 6 worth 11 0 Ladies' Best Evening Shoes .. 8 6 worth 14 6 Children's Boots 1 3 worth 2 6 Children's Boots 1 6 worth 3 6 Children's Shoes 1 11 worth 4 0 Ladies' Best White Kid E. 5... 5 8 worth 10i Ladies' Button Boots .. .. 10 6 worth 16 > Children's Button Boots from Half-a-Crown. tsr Space will not permit us to give a list of all our prices, but we guarantee all other Goods at equally low prices. GARRETT BROTHERS, TANNERS, CUBBIBRB, WOOL MERCHANTS, LEATHER AND DOOT MANUFACTUREBS AND IMPORTERS. Tannery and Works. Avondale. FACTORY AND WAREHOUSE, WAKE FIELD-STREET, AUCKLAND; and at Napier, Gishornk, New Plymouth, and Waipawa. T> O O T 8! BOOTS! PUBLIC NOTICE. Tho GREAT SALE of BOOTS and SHOES will be continued, to make room for Largo Shipments ox Candidate, barque. I Note the Address :— THE RED BOOT WAREHOUSE Viotoria-strect. Auckland. H. SAWKINS. I For Sale. FOR 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-seated, at Low Pricos.--W. Crowthkr. ■XTOTICE TO HOUSE OWNERS S. Glading, Papcrhanger, is now Prepared to Hang-- Paper in a superior manner for lud per piece, in any part of tho town or suburbs. Pain ting, &c. equally cheap. 8. GLADING. Gaol Road, Kyber Pas 3 Post orders, punctually attended to. %■ - &



Ironmongery* JB. B L A I X I B, • VICTORUBTRBBT, IMPORTER OF BUILDKRS' A FURNISH ING IRONMONGERY Direct from MANUFicxniuo* Has (or Bale, at Low Ratea- Carpenters' Tools Nails, Locks, HISBM Kitchen Ranges Register Grates, In great Variety Marble and enamelled SJsta MantelpltOM Largest Stock In Anokland Marble, Electroplate, Curb, and Other FenStn Galvanized Iron, Sheet Lead, and Zlno Slate, Cement, and Plaster inspection nmnß Cheap Hardwarh House, 234, QCEBN-STBEET, A»0«UN». J. & J. DICKBY HAVE yOU BA.IB ROWATT'S ANUCAPIIIO LAMPH, Also, EXTRA BURNERS, FONTS, GLOBES, AND WICKS, And a Great Variety o! CHIMNEYS. RODQKRS'S, LOCKWOOD'3, ft WIQFALL'S



NELSON, MOATE & Co.'s HTCOHPABABLE OARJEELING BLEND. QUEEN-STREET AUCKLAND, Next the New Zealand Clothing Factory, DledicaL ARRIVAL OK Signor Otto H"g, THE CKLEIUtATBD SWISS MEDICAL CLAIRVOYANT, From Ciiristchukcii. SIGXOR HUG may be conmillcd from Jlon dav, February i, at his Rooms, Queen-street, opposite the Bank of Now Zealand, and few doors from Shortland-strect. All kinds of Diseases treated. Herbal reme dies only used. "VTERVOUS DEBILITY. Dr. E. O. WEST'S Nbrv» and Brain Trkat uknt, a guaranteed Speciflo (or Hysteria, Dizzi ness, Convulsions, Fits, Vorvoua Neuralgia, Headache. Nervous Prostration caused by the use o( alcohol or tobacco, Wakefulncss, Mental Dopicßslon, Softening ot the Brain resulting In laeanitr, and leading lo misery, decay, and death. Premature Old Age caused by ovcrexer- Uon of the brain, youthful folly, or over-indul gence. Kach box contains (me month's treat ment. Ss a box, or six boxes for 255, sent by mail prepaid on receipt of price. WK GUARANTEE SIX ROXKS To cure any case. With each order received by us for six boxes, accompanied with 255, wo will send the purchaser our written guarantco to re fund the money if tho treatmont does not effect • cure. Guarantees issued only by J. P. KING AND SONS, Chomists. Clocon-Htrect. Auckland. DR. ARNOLD'S PENNYROYAL AND STKELIPILIA-Thc most popular j medlcino of the clay. Price, 2s fid a box.—Colo nial Agent t. V. SiiAiUAND, opposito the Post office. Sewing machines.



TABLE & POCKET CUTLERY. JOHNSON'S CELEBRATED SCISSORS. I CLARK'S BOILERS, SAUCEPANS, &0., GRIFFITHS'S PATENT TEA AND COFFEE POTS. STAMPED TINNED MEAT AND PIB DISHES, BASINS AND MILK PANS, All Sizes, BUCKETS, TUBS, PAILS, AND OVENS, BROOMS, SCRUBBERS, WHISKS, &c, HAIR, CLOTH, & NAIL BRUSHES. PARKES'S, BLACK'S, AND LYNDON'S SPADES AND DIGGING FORKS. GARDEN HOES, RAKES, & TROWELS. DISSTON, SORBY, AND SPEAR AMD JACKSON'S HAND, RIP, AND TENNOff SAWS. AXES, ADZES, TOMAHAWKS AND CHISELS, AUGERS, K^ANES, HAMMERS, BRACKS, TWIST AND PATENT BITS, AUi SIZES, LOCKS, HINGE NAILS, & BRASSWARB, SCOTT'S GENUINE WHITE LEAD, RAW, BOILED, & LINSEED OILy FIVE PER CENT. DISCOUNT ALLOWED TO CASH FUBGHASKBS On all Sales amounting to 20s and upward* J, & J. DICKBY, 234. QUEEN-STREJBX. Timber.



[KSTAnUSUED 1855.] BIT BPKCIAI. .^^^fflK^tYAri-OINTMBNT. TMCYCLES! BICYCLES! BICYCLES I 5 SKWING MACHINES!! BKWING MACHINES 11 "Oh, mon with sisters dear, ' Oh, men with lovors and wives. Buy a "DOMESTIC" Machine, and thoy 5 Will thank you all their lives." Indeed, nothing could be rooro accoplablo or suitable) as a NEW YKAR PRKBKNT. , THE LARGEST SHOW-ROOMS AND THE BEST AND CHEAPEST STOCK IN NEW ZEALAND. SHAKESPEAR & CO. OFFICES: Opposite tiie Market, Quekn-street, Warehouse: Lornb-btbebt. W. C. DENN ES, THE GREAT SEWING MACHINE IMPORTER, ■ Has just received a Largo Shipment of tho Challenge Machine of the World— THE WHITE CO.'S SEWING MACHINE, The Most Silent The Cheapest The Most Rapid Tho Highest Ann The Most Simple The Largest Table The Mast Easy to Work The Best Cover The Most Durable Tho Simplest Shuttle The Most Elegant The Neatest Stitch Treadle Machines, from £5 10s. DENNES'S CHALLENGE BICYCLES AND TRICYCLES, BICYCLE, 181 c, from £10. fclgaliggft CASH OR DEFERRED PAYMENTS. TREMENDOUS REDUCTION. LITTLE WERTHEIM £3 15s. FRISTER AND ROSSMANN, from £4 4s. FRISTER & ROSSMANN TREADLK MACHINE, from £6. STANDARD TRKADLK MACHINE, £6 10s. Mr Dennes does not intend leaving Auckland, but is going more extensively than ever into the Sowing Machine and Bicycle Trade, having purchased for cash a largo quantity of that King of Machines, the White; also, Werthoim, Fister and Rossnmn, Standard, and Domestic, direct from the factorios; tho latter lCs below any one in town. Defies competition. mHE nREAT rvEPOT, QUEEN-STREET. j nn c s timonial. Symonds-street, Auckland, Mr Dennes : Dear Sir,—The' ha"f"plated Tri) . cycle I purchased from you some time ago gives ! entire satisfaction. My wife, who all ncr life has been hardly able to get about, owing to an injury to her right leg when an Infant, can now ! travel about with freedom. The first day she had the vehicle she went round by the Heßpital ■to Newmarket and Qnehunga. My boy, aged i 12, can also work it freely. I consider it a very useful machine, and the use of it a healthy recreation. As I think it may do good to per ' eons similarly attlicted as my wife to know of such a relief, you are at-liberty to use this note as an advertisement.— Yours, etc., i Arthur Fjitab. '



TDAPAKURA SAW MILLS, HUNUA. Having a large supply ot KAURI Loga, wo are now prepared to Execute Orders to any size; dressed T. and G., etc. COULTHARD BROS. Stewart & Qarlick, Agents, Fortßtrect, Auckland. THE UNION STEAM SAW, MOULD ING, PASH, AND DOOR COMPANY (LIMITED). WHOLESALE TIMBER DEALERS. MANUFACTURERS OF DOORS. BASHES, AND TURNERY. EUPPLIES IN WHOLESALE LOTS: SCANTLING BOARDS (Rough and Dressed) CEILING'BOARDS WEATHER BOARDS (Rusticated or F. Edged) FLOORING AND LINING ARCHITRAVES SKIRTINGS MOULDINGS (of any pattern) DOORS, SASHES, and TURNERY, DELIVERED at any Public Wharf In Auck land, or at the Company's Private Wharf, Mechanics' Bay. fhe Quality of the Company's Timber is Un surpassed, and Prices) specially favourable tor Builders, Contractors, and other Wholesale Buyers. BTORAGE ACCOMMODATION Afforded by Arrangement in Mechanics' Bay Yard. BORTING-UP ORDERS Executed from Mechanics' Bay Yard without delay. QUOTATIONS AND PATTERN BOOKS On application at MECHANICS' BAY OR CUSTOMB-BTREET. Cheap Timber i CHEAP TIMBER! The Undersigned are propared to take orders of First and Second-class Building Timber, matched, planed, and rough; Rusticated Weather Boards, and Mouldings, in lots to suit Purchasers, AT VERY LOW RATES. E. MITCHELSON AND CO., 19, QUEEN-STREET. (JHEAF TIMBER. v Wi- ar?n. SeiUnK. f OO4 Second-class House building Timber at Fs, and Lining at 6s per 100 feet, and all other descriptions in proportion, according to our reduced Price-list for this month. Shingles, House Blocks, Poets and Rails at lowest rates. J. and H. SMYTH, Auckland-Waitakerei Sawing and Planing Mill Mount Eden Railway Station, 12th December. 1883.



GO TO B AT H to ROTH'S PUBLIC HOT, COLD, AND ! SHOWER BATHS, Victoria -Ijthkbt East. , Charge-ONB SHILLING. Open all week days I £?£ 1., 6.- a-nl> tO. ? p-m- and SUNDAY MORN INGS from 6 till 10 a.m. The Bath-rooms are I all private, and supplied with every conven . lence, Turkish towels, flesh and hair brushes, combß, respirators, BOaps, &c. Select Bath rooms (private) (or Ladies every day, at ell hours, with female attendance, One Shilling and Sixpence. Mease note the address—Victoria street Bast above the Greyhound Hotel, a»4 next the Cheap Bedding snd Furniture Mart Anckland. N.8.-Barber in attend'aae*.



Tea Merchantß A TEA OF RARE & MATCHLESS EXCELLENCE, INDISPENSABLE FOR THE CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR HOLIDAYS. A DELICIOUS AND REFRESHING CUP OF TEA. THIS may bo obtained by Purchasing the Fine Blend of INDIA AND CHINA TEAS J J sold BY ROBERT NEAL, At T"wo Shillings and Fourpooca por Pound. PURITY AND QUALfTY UNEQUALLED. ROBERT~NEAL, THBATEE EOYAL BUILDINGS, QUEEN AND VICTORIA-STREETS, -Auckland,



MOATE &Co. DRINK OUR | It has No Equal (or Trus Mflturat Flavour, Vatus, and Strength. PRICES 3/-, 3/4, 4/- t Mb. Mi H». Packets. HALP-CHESTS. BOXES. " PRESS," "■r. Noltoa I* a Protasatoeal Too Tartar nnn) fllandap." AWAEDEO GOLD&SILVER MEDALS. §EISQE, ffOATE & (Jo. 6HRISTCHURCH, DUNEDIN, AUCKLAND, WELLINGTON. MENTS-EVERYWKERK. Tc:i .'Herehunts. Tea Co., London. Books Given Away: Lbs. of Tea Sola; 3,000. 9 9 000. In Aucklund by tho Company's Agent, W. S. COLLINS, Tea Dealer & Family Grocer, JUNCTION OF QUEEN AHDGREY S7 REETS AUCKLAND. TERMS STRICTLY CASH. Optician, &c. TP E A C 0 0 X, • OPTICIAN, HAS IN STOCK SPECTACLES AND KYK GLASSES of every description. An Accuhate Fit Guahantkkd. COMPOUND MICROSCOPES & TKLK SCOPES, Poworful and Cheap, Aneroid Barometers, Tukrmometkrs, Klkstkic Bells, Hattkuiks, and Fittings, Magnectio Eloetric Machines and Medical Coil». OPKKA SLASSES, HIXOCULAU, FIKLD AND MAIUNK tiI,ABSKS, THEODOLITKS, SEXTANTS, COMPASSES. SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT. — TAYLOR'S SEWING MACHINES. The Balnnco of Stock of thiiao oxcollem Hand and Treadle Jlachinea will bo sold at 21 per cent discount. Nearly (k-0 in uso in Auck land. OPPOSITE THE POST-OFFICE, Shoktla.vd-stukkt. Coaclibuildcrs, &c rjUIAMES CARRIAGE AND DXA 1 .JL factory JAMES MACKIE, PnoruiKtoß, VICTORIA-S'IT.KKT EAST, AUCKLAND Repairs of every description in Wood ami Iron ni'Ktlj excenlM on tli«; shortcut notice. Sprin;rs nuich! mil i .jnaircd. Always on ilumi A Inrer qu-mtily <>( Liinii*. nl*. Ironliiu'lc Shafts mill Spoken, lted Guv. Fcll".'S. iimi Hobarl Town llunlwood. • ;i .<; „.,>!rv Ordori' miiir.niiillv at tundnd If T1 D W I N XT A R V I E, CARRIAGE AND BUGGY BUILDER, HAS REMOVED FROM UPPER QUEEN - STEET TO UPPER SYMONDS-STREET, And hopes to retain all his old Customers and Kain some new. 0 USINS AND AT KIN, COACH BUILDERS, ELLIOTT AND ALBERT-STREETS, Have in Stock— Donblo and Single-seated Buggies, Hooded Phaetons, Vis-a-vis, Waggonettes, Dog Carts, Second-hand Phmtona and Buggies. Also, Manjr Thousands Seasoned Finished Spokes, the Boat Stock in Auckland. BOYS' VELOCIPEDES, 225; I'KItAMUin.ATOItS, IBs; INVALID CAICiiIAUKS. nil kinds (Wholesale anil Hetall): ISAKY SLKKl'iNii CAHHIABEB; Also, IiICVCI.KK ilicM. Knirtlsh make), ROCK ING lIOHSIOS, &O. X . AND G I.; SON, piiuiajiatt.\-st:;kkt. k.'dn'ky. AwVilnd Four IV



iiunsiuidi. D# .. E VI T T , GUNMAKER, 251, QUEEN-STRKET, AUCKLAND (Opposite the City Markot). Established 1859. Intending Buyers should inspect tho largo stock of Breech and Jluzzle-loading Guns on hand. They will sec the best valuo in Auck land. Every gun thoroughly examined and guaranteed before delivery. Hammcrlcss Guns with Siemens Patent Steel Barrels, 12 and 20 gaugo; Silvcr'B Patont Anti-recoil Butt Plates; Webloy's Bull Dog and Irish Constabulary Re volvers, also his New Patont Self-extracting Revolver; KynocU's Patent " Perfect" ■ Ro , loading Metallic Cartridge Cases and Crimpers i Eloy's Revolver Ammunition and Metallic Cartridgo Cases ; Newcastle Chilled Shot; Curtiss and Harvey and Pigon Wilk's and Laurence's Gunpowder; Eley's Wadding and Cartridge Cases; Powder I'lasks, Shot Pouches, Gamo Bags, Gun Caßca, Curtridgo Belts, Gun Oil. Tow for Gun Cleaning, Ferret Muzzles and Bells, Saloon Hilies, Air Canes, Brccch-loading Implements, Fishing Tackle, Cutlery, Fire works. REPAIRS, including Browning and Ro stocking, specially attended to, mid Kutiafaction guaranteed. D.EV I T T , GUNJIAKER AND IMPORTER, 251, QUEEN-BTHKET, . - AUCKLAND I (Opposite tho City Market).



The leading features in tho management o£ tho Symoiiclg-struet Machine-made Bread Factory aro: Kneading the dough by machinery dissipation of the gases evolved in tho processes by free ventilation, manufacture of the barni required, cleanliness, and the CONTINUOUS use of sound flour.—[Adit.]



Hotels. T. MPERIAL HOTEL, CORNER OF QUEEX AND FORT STREETS. T. T. ANDERSON, Phopriktob, Begs to inform the Public that he is now ready to receive Boarders at his New Hotel, where the*/ will find every accommodation. Hot Cold, and Showor Baths. Large, Spacious Bedrooms. Luncheon from Ito 2. MASONIC HOTEL,1 DEVONPORT, NORTH SHORE. W. H. PEARCE Has much pleasure in intimating that the whole of the extensive additions and alterations to the Masonic are now finally completed. Persons desirous of residing in this delightful district will, by patronising the above Hotel, reooive every attention required to make them happy and comfortable. Tho roonm are lofty, woll vcntilated, neatly and ologantly furnished. Select Snitcs of Apartments. Private Sitting rooms. One of tho lincst Billiard-rooms in tho Colony, fitted with everything new and first- C BATHING-Frosh and Salt Wator. BUGGIES supplied in five minutes' notice. W. H. PEARCE. THAMES HOTEL, QUEEN AND CUSTOMS-STREETS. JAMES STEWART (Late of the Albert Hotel) Begs to announce that tho re-building of the Thamcß Hotel is now completed, and opened as a FIRST-CLASS HOTEL, and is most complete in every respect. J. S.s long experioune in the 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 6. THAMES HOTEL. J. STEWART. Proprietor. PREMIER HOTEL, WAIORONGOMAI (Near the Telegraphic Office), is the LEADING HOTEL IN THE DISTRICT. Tho Proprietor is now Erecting Large and Important Additions, including n umorous Bed rooms and Private Parlours, which will bo fitted up with every regard to tho Care, Com fort, and Enjoyment of Guests. No expense whatever has been spared to constitute this the Premier Hotel of tho Te Aroha Goldflold.and make it the Favourite Resort of the Travelling Public. The Wines and Spirits are of the Beet Brands. Billiards. Stabling-Convenient and Extensive. J. B. KILIAN, Proprietor. i^H.H. SMITHS <ni «fa I col / SECURE SOME SHARES IN HERBERT H. SMITH'S GRAND ART UNION OF PANORAMA £150—Valued at-£l5O Consisting of Bi-Unial Lantern and nearly 1000 Views, with all appliances for exhibiting in a large hall or drawing-room. Also will bo given aWsSvEDI ECLIPSE COTTAGE STOVES, Valued at £30. 1 SHARES 1 _ iS. ONE SHILLING. Is. THE NEW ZEALAND TOBACCO GROWING AND MANUFACTURING company (limited). Head Office and Factory: Auckland.! IMPORTANT TO FARMERS. The above Company is desirous of com munioating with Farmers and othors who aro willing to grow Tobacco. Genuine Havana and American Seed and all information FKEB, which can be obtained at my oflico, Mercantile Chambers, next to Bank of New Zealand. AUGUST VOLLBRACHT, Working Manager. December 1,1883. _____ riHEAP AND GOOD CUTLER^ THOMAS SAMUEL, Importer .of Cutlery, Has just received a good supply of all kinds of TABLE AND POCKET CUTLERY, Consisting of Ivory and Bone Table Knives, Pocket Knives, Scissors and Razors, Table Knives and Forks in cases, suitable for wedding and complimentary Presents: also, Electro-plated Ware. Siberian orks and Spoons, specially cheap value, piacr ophron Forks and Spoons, having the lustre finish and ring of Sterling Silver. All the above goods selling at very low prices. THOMAS SAMUEL, 108, QUEEN-STREET. A Next to Mr Westpfahl, Bootmakorfo