EDUCATIONAL AMENITIES.

The Professor and the Inspector.

At the meeting of the Board of Edu cation on Friday last, some discussion was raised by the reading of the fol lowing letters:— "Education Office, December Ilth, 18S4. —To the Secretary Auckland Board of Education -. Sir, — Will you please lay before the Board the enclosed copy of a letter which I posted to Professor Tucker last Monday week, and to which I have received no reply. As Professor Tucker stated his opinion so publicly, I cannot do less than point out to the Board that I was not an applicant for the position referred to in his remarks. At the time when Pro fessor Tucker gave notice of his motion I was not aware that there was a plan to put the College under the supervision of one of the Inspectors, and I was in receipt of the Board's letter of 16—9—'84. When an appointment is to be made the merits of applicants even—l was not an applicant—are discussed in com mittee with due consideration for the repu tation of those concerned. As far as lam aware, Professor Tucker had no means what soever of judging of my competency for the principalship of the Training College except hearsay. Professor Tucker, knowing that he was speaking to the press, and, there fore, I presume, speaking deliberately, does not seem to have hesitated before expressing an opinion of a man of whom he knew so little. It is still in Professor Tucker's power to say on what grounds he made, in so public a manner, a statement calculated to injure me in the present and prevent pro motion in the future. — I have, &c, Wm. JTidleb, M.A., Assistant Inspector."— The copy of letter enclosed was as follows s —" Mount Eden Road, December 1, 1884. To Professor Tucker: Sir,—l read in the • New Zealand Herald' of November 29 that you stated at the last meeting of the Board of Education, when the question of the appointment of a principal to the Training College was considered, that you would ' strongly oppose the scheme of putting the College under the supervision of one of the inspectors,' and that you 'did not think that gentleman competent for the position.' As it is generally known that I am the In spector referred to, will you please inform me whether your words have been correctly reported, and, if so, upon what grounds yon have arrived at that opinion ? The same publicity will be given to this letter and to your reply an has been given to a statement calculated to prove so detrimental to me.— I am, &c, Wm. Fwlvr." —Professor Tucker said that no verbatim report of what he had said on the occasion referred to had been taken. The words he had used were:—" I shall strongly oppose the scheme of placing the Training College under one of the inspectorial staff. More over, it seems to me to be a dangerous ex periment to pat such an important institu tion under the control of one whose only claim to it lies in the fact that he is already •mployed by the Board as an Inspector. The fact that 4 man is a suitable inspector is no proof of his competence for an entirely different position. Personally Ido not con eider that gentleman's fitness for this posi tion demonstrated." He did not at all im pugn Mr Fidler'a suitability for the posi tion. After some conversation the matter was allowed to drop.

TRADE BETWEEN INDIA AND NEW ZEALAND.

(by telegraph—ows correspondent.)

Weujngton, this day. It will be remembered that during the session the Premier stated that Government were making inquiries as to whether India would be a good field for the introduction of frozen mutton from New Zealand. As I informed you a few days ago, the Govern ment have received" a most important and interesting memorandum from the Govern ment of Bombay {in reply to those inquiries. It would appear that the-success of the im portation of frozen meat and woollen fabrics to India can only be decided by experiment. The sale of the former would be chiefly con fined to Europeans and those of the richer class. As a rule, the meat supplied in the market Li poor compared to Australian, and New Zealand meat cannot be obtained by the larger consumers in India. Sir James Fergusson says that many Europeans would pay a somewhat higher price for a really good article, say 6d to 7d per Ib, instead of 3d to 4d. This price could be procured is. Bombay from the Ice Manufaotaring Company, and arrange ments could be made for storing meat as in London. There are no towns in the Bom bay presidency with so large a European population as would make it worth while to send the frozen meat there except Poona. The distance from Bombay to Poona is 118 miles, and tLo rates of fered by the Railway Company-are £14 10s per ton to Poona. This would be third class goods rate, but the native meat is somewhat cheaper in Poona than in Bombay. The commtssiarat, who are large consumers, would certainly not buy meat at 4d or 5d when they can produce or buy it at from 2d to 3d. A large portion of their sapply comes from Government farms. The New Zealand woollen goods seem to be quite unknown in India, but Sir Jameu Fer guson, who, it will be remembered, was Formerly Governor of New Zealand, praises them highly. Sir James recommended an experimental shipment, and says that there could be no better opportunity for a reliable test than that which would be given by the coming International Exhibi tion, to be held in December, 18SG.

DEPUTATIONS TO THE PREMIER.

Blatters Educational, Industrial, and Municipal.

(BY TELEGRAPH—FKKSS ASSOCIATION.)

Dxtnedik, this day. The Premier was fairly besieged by depu tations on Saturday. In reply to School Committees, Mr Stout said he was opposed to the abolition of the cumulative vote, and would do his utmost to oppose it unless a substantial modification were made, by which the right minorities would be re spected. Ho also opposes the proposal to bring inspections under one Inspector. He thoroughly agreed- as to the urgent necessity for reducing the syllabus, and had given the Department instructions to that effect. He also approved the pro posal to enforce the compulsory clause, and highly approved the idea of giving technical instruction, but feared the -Legislature would not stand an increase-of the educa tion vote even for that purpose. He hoped means would bo available from secondary endowments to give some technical educa tion, the importance of which, could not be over-estimated.

The Manufacturers' Association brought under his notice the unworkable nature of 'thairailtgyctanff, the desirability of Mr Federlr-lecturing on fnut-Mwjbdj^this |district, and the necessity fs6iSHßPin ' formation ro Colonial Exhibition and the intentions of Government with re gard to the railway rolling stock tenders, Mr Stout in reply expressed the hope that when the tariff was being con sidered by Government, all suggested im provements would be forwarded to the Cabinet, who would duly consider them. The specifications for locomotives and other rolling stock were being prepared. He pointed out with regard to the Ex hibition that it was'necessary to make some' charge for space, otherwise manufacturers could not be suited. -Goods would: be carried freight free.' The Trades and Labour Council brought under his notice' the danger of Chinese being employed on coasting vessels and mail steamers. Mr Stout replied that foreign vessels could not jbe controlled in this matter, and there was not the slightest probability of Chinese labour being employed on the mail steamers. Caversham Borough Council urged that they should be allowed to carry en fire insurance within the limits of the borough, as the firo companies refused to contribute to the support of the Brigade. Mr Stout replied that he did not like to pledge himself to any such proposal, for he saw great dangers in the way, even to the existence of the'municipality.

THE TUHUA GOLDFIELD

(BY TELEOBAPH.—OWN COBRESPONDEST),

Wellington, this day. I have been shown specimens of gold said to have been discovered at Tuhua, Upper Mokau, and it is rumoured that the Govern ment have set aside a sum of £500 for tie discovery of a payable goldfield in the North Island, that the reward will be claimed to-day, and the locality discovered to the Government. I have been unable to get the rumour confirmed.

How to Make an Excellent Christmas Plttm Pnddingl—Take Jib of floor, a large tea spoontul of BorwJck'B Gold Medal Baking Powder, Jozs ot bread crumbs, ljlbs of euet. 2 lbs of-raisins, lib of cnnahts, lOoza of sugar, 2 ozs of almonds, lib of misled candied peel; salt and sptce to taste, mix in gradients well together, add six eggs well beaten, and J pint of milk. divide In tw% M& R«U -.ight honta. -^rf

THE INDUSTRIAL EXHIBITION AT WELLINGTON.

(BT TEf.KORAI'H.—PBESS ASSOCJATIOSj.

WEixiNGTOfr, this day. The official programme of the New Zealand Industrial Exhibition has been issued. Tin Exhibition will be opened on August 1, and will close on October 31. AH exhibits must be forwarded after May, but not later than June 30. After ta* latter date all vacant spaces will become forfeited. The total space alloted is 48,055 square feet, including passages, &c. The charge will be la per square foot, and the minimum charge for exhibits, excluding ex hibits in the Industrial Home branch, will be ss. All expenses of transport after the exhibits are received by the local com mittees will be undertaken by the Govern ment. An official programme will be iarued by the Executive Committee, and gold, sil ver, and bronze medals will be awarded to exhibits of merit. Exhibits may be sold in the Exhibition, but are not to be removed until the close of the Exhibition,

Interesting to New Zealanders.

Tanranga, NJZ., August i» Ism To Messrs M. Lett & Co., Auckland. Gkhtlemew,— Thinking it my duty toe the benefit of others, I forward the followlia:— Having suffered the last fortnight with a severs case of neuralgia in my face, which altnoit drove me crazy, and having a Bottle of jaSt Valuable Oil in the house, wnlch I obtained for a case of rheumatism in my arm, 'Tn^rtinto relief was obtained by rubbing it well in once • but in this particular case of neuralgia the pain was instantaneously subdued by one npplication, and I recommend every house holder to obtain and recommend the purahMa and use of the famous St. Jacobs OlL—Toon truly, DAVID ASHER.

Greymoulh,N.Z» JunefiZlStt. Messrs Grjffkn & Smith. Gentlemen,—l am happy to state that tha St. Jacobs Oil yon recommended me for Bin*. matica has greatly relieved me, not hating felt the same pains in the joints since I Mrnm»mj using it-Yours respectfully, A. N. im.

Hearty Local Testimony.

Star Hotel, Auckland, Aug. 23.188k Messrs M. Levy & Co., Auckland. "

Dear Sirs,—l have much pleasure In adding my testimony to the virtues of St. Jacobs Ofi, having used it for a severe attack of goat iatcy thumb, which was co npletely cured by a iw applications.—Yours truly, A. Gubxs.

Auckland, New Zealand. August l£lßSt. To Messrs M. Levy & Co., Agents St. Jacobs Oil. Gentlemen, -1 wish to bear testimony |a the usefulness of St. Jacobs Oil as a core top rheumatism. I was seized with a severe atttek' in the right leg and hip, and. marvellous to relate, it was cured by one application of yone valuable remedy.—Yoors f»<thfnity T. W. *Tj,gy (Storeman at A. E. Nathan and Co.'s, the watt known Auctioneers).

Wholesale Depot for Auckland—. M. LEVY & CO.,' QUKEX-SI-REET AUCKLAND.

Wonders of the Age.

Why is it so many people are never satisfied » Their homes are marvels of •gmfort and luxury, friends are - generous and affoctiGnauf they are educated and refined, capable, notary of enjoying, but ot imparting happintai to others; yet they are dissatisfied* wfigOTiWfL and, really without intending to do so, maki others miserable. Their blood is impure, ttup have taken a heavy cold, or they are biJttona, A few doses of Emil Frese's Hamburg Te» would remove all obstructions, and enable t&em to enjoy, with renewed zest, the pleasures they are now compelled to forego.

The Symptoms Entirely Dis appeared.

Sydney, rebraary U, KB* Dsab Sib,—About a month ago I was adrlsed to use your Hamburg Tea for a severe attack oc indigestion from which J was suffering, tqe some tiras previously I had been «*Btwf^ wllb pains in the liver and litcmach, asd. nowtini headache and oppresaki. Since tating UMt Hamburg Tea these srmptoms have entoelr disappeared, and I have; never since b«*a troubled with them. I have everreonfldan— In recommending it, and lave witnessed Hin— in other oases withlike rea ait.- Yours faithfußfc . ' XiMBS S. DOSOVXJt

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*>IE AUCKLAND SyANINGF STAB; m^JUTt^ DECEMBER **, 18P4



. Abc Pom. \] to-morrow. messrs richardson & crawley XXAYE been favoured with instructions JaL from the Rev. Humphrey Davis, whete leaving the colony, to sen VJuWte auction, ob his premises, Emily Place, Shertland-street, on the above date, 0 Constetlne: HALL: Quactity Linoleum, Chairs. TVRAW7XG • ROOM: Quantity Matting, ~ W^£ot;£w&okease, Wicker Easy Chain, LadrtEasyChalr. and other Chairs, Lance Offle?TlbKeoverSl with^leather. Small Oval Table and other Tables. Ornaments, Curtains, fccfcc A Firet-olass Piano, by Hardtman, of Berlin; iron frame, in handsome walnut ease; in splen did order. A Magnificent Organ, by the Standard Co.; 2 fweasTf stops; in thorough repair. ' DESING-EOOM: Large Table, Easy and Other Chain, Cheffonier, Sec, Sex:. BBDROOMS: Iron Bedsteads, Bedding, Waahstands and fittings. Sofas, Towel Horses, Mirrors, Four Chests Drawers. Cfcadle, Two Child's Cots, Clothes Baskets, Eight Stretchers and Bedding, Ekdrt other Waahstands and fit tings, Druggets. Carpets; quantity ot Linoleum. Handsome Dinner Service^ Tea Service, quan tity Crockery, Dtaner Waggon, Butler's *ray. Wood, Wash, and Zinc Tubs, Heat Safe; Patent Mangle and Wringer. Plate Basket, Cutlery. Pair Scales'and Weights. Water Cans, several Cocoa and other Mats, Two Barrowa, quantity Garden Tools, and other Furniture too numer ous to mention, ' The whole of the above in first-class order and condition. Goods on view morn ing of sale. Also, Pony's Double Pannier, fitted 2 Baskets, with Saddle. &c. complete, quite new. SCHOOL-ROOM: Set of 8 School Desks, fitted Forms, Blackboard and Eaael. Sale at 11 o'clock. RICHARDSON 8c CRAWLEY, Auctioneers, 81, Queen-street. TO-MORROW. GRAND GOLD AND SILVER EM BROIDERED MATS, COVERS, TOILET MATS, TABLE MATS. Ex P. and O. Steamer, via Sydney. GABRIEL LEWIS HAS received instructions to sell, at bis Rooms, on Tuesday, commencing at 11 o'clock, A CONSIGNMENT of BEAUTIFUL MATS AND COVKRS, Suitable for Presentations and New Year's . Glfta. TO-MORROW, AT 11 O'CLOCK. By Order of the Official Assignee. In tha Bankrupt Estate of John Low, Photographer. THE subscriber has received instructions to -rtll by auction at Slbb;!c's Mart on T . :-*J -i.v, >he 23rd mat, at 11 o'clock, IMULTIPDYTNG CAMERA and 9 Lenses, 3 Dark Slides and Stand complete. Squire Rapid Lena. Head Rests, Scenes, Sfflßio Chair, Baths and Dippers. Dishes, Show Cases. Burnisher, IttT Plates. Ferrotype Cards, Plate Boxes, Printing Frames, American Oil Stoves. Nega tives, Travelling Box for Cameras, Packing Box for Chemicals, Chemicals, etc.. Tent and Polaa complete. Sewing Machine, Clock. Photo graphs, etc., etc, etc GEORGE SIBBIN, Auctioneer. FRIDAY, JANUARY 23, AX NOOJf. BY ORDER OF THE SCHOOL COMMISSIONERS. AT SIBBISTS MART, QUEEN-STREET. 4yALUABLE ALLOTMENTS AT NORTHCOTK, three minutes' walk from the Wharf, adjoining the residence ot 6. N. Brasßoy, Esq.. and opposite Captain Slattery'e oaw Dwelling-house, being Lots 22, 23,42, and ii, 66ft. x 132 ft. each. Noa 23 and 42 are Cornel Allotments. Will be Leased for 21 years. HALF THE VALUE WILL Mt GIVEN FOR THS HOUSSB AT THE END OF THE 7 .IE < HE, GEORGE SIBBIN L Auctioneer. rrjg;^,s.'vatrmu v f JAMK3 DAfJBS TOMORROW. ; PIANOFORTE, VIOIJNCBLLO, '< CARPETS, PICTURES, HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. ITIHK Subscribers will Sell nfc theit .'JL Rooms, Queen-street, on Tuesday, 23rdinst, »t Ho clock, By Order of the Executors in an Estate, PIANOFORTE, Violinoello, Brussels Cap pets. Handsome Dinner and Dessert : Services,, Pictures, Tables. Austrian Bant Chairs, Ornaments, China, Cnr tains. Mirrors, Marblo-top Washstand ' and ITeaaintf Table, Bed Linen, Cloth ing, lea SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. V TO-MORROW, T ~~~~~ Afc Twelve o'clock Noon. MOUNT ALBERT. GRAND SUBURBAN RESIDENCE, SPLENDID BUILDING SITES. J. R, RANDERBON HAS received instructions front Mr W. A. Turk to sell by public auction on tbe above'date at Mercantile Sale Rooms. •■ A COMMODIOUS FAMILY RESIDENCE, consisting of 10' Roomß, Including bath-room, with detaohed Wath-hvuse, Two-stall Stable 5 sad Buggy House (the latter td "be built), to gether: with Two Acres of clioice Volcanic SOIL all fenced and in grass, commanding splendid view of the upper reaches and Ore harbour and Waitakerei Ranges. v OmtUbuses pass . fre quently, and witßin three minutes of railway station* ; ' ■ ■ y /'J ■ I ';'•' . Terms: £100 cash; balance can remain at purcba ser's option at terms to be announced at the gale. . ■ ...>'•■ --y:^'.---\ 'V « j ":.' 1 Also, as Instructed by MrNoah Wood.' 8 BPLENDH) VILLA3KESIDENCE SITES, «aoh 66 feet t rontage.to the New North Road, ■ by depths ranking from 400 feet downwards; and one grand cornet-site; 87 feet to main road. Which wBl be ABSOLUTELY GIVEN AWAY AMONG THE BUYERS' T>F THE OTHER SIGHT ALLOTMENTS. .This floe property is situate adjoining tbe railway crossing (Mount Albert Bide}, and is nearly opposite the AtigHtyn Church andParsonage,and near the residences of Messrs Wright. Kensington, and Harrison. The 'land is purely volcanic, well-sheltered from cold winds, N.E. Aspect. Omnibuses run past the estate many times daily; fare to the city only sixpence; frequent trains on the Kaipara line. which bonaSs tbe allotment; station about 5 minutes'walk. As a speculation br investment, ' or for residential purposes, the Property has few equals, and will ultimately, from its posi tion, be available for business purposes. The valuable estate of -Mr A. K. Taylor. situate opposite, la now being subdivided, the roads will be waOed-in and fenced, and a large population win doubtless be speedily located; one -of the arterial roads through this estate connects with the New North. Koad right opposite the centre of these grand,sites. ,'■ ' i :;j~ "-,/ :' - ■'■■ Sale Plan will be on vil <w at entrance to Mer cantile Chambers on MONDAY Morning. Free Pause-* by all buses on application at office, tee. Terma—l-qnortor cash; balance at 7 per cent, for 3 yearn, or 5 per cent, discount for cash, or option of other easier terms to be included in condition of sale. . ' WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 24j*. At 11 o'clock. l^. AUCKLAND SALE ROOMS, DURHAM-STREET EAST. JEWELLERY 1 JEWELLERY! JEWELLERY! OP EVEEY MSCWPTION. ff«» CiuasTMAS AMD Nkw Yeae Gipts. GOLD AND SILVER WATCHES (By Knisell, Rotherham, Erhardt, ■ and : other Eminent Makers). EDWARD LEYDON HAS been .favoured with instructions from Mt M. J. MTilllgan. Of WeUlngton. to Sell by Public Auction, at ''The Auckland Sale Rooms," on the above date, the Balance of his New f hipmente, which have come to hand since his Retiring from Business, comprising :— LADIES' AND GENTS' GOLD AND SILVER LEVER WATCHES, Genuine Diamond Rings of the first water. Ladies' Diamond Lockets, Brooches and Earrings, Gold and Silver Alberts, Necklets, Bracelets. Pen ' ■ dants. Trinkets, &c Gents' Gold and Silver Alberts, Rings, Pins, Studs (set with gems), Lockets, Greenstones, &o. 2 Jlit y A Magnificent Gold and Diamond Cgfß^aet with thirteen diamonds of the flrJoßßter). , the largest ever seen In New Zeeima. Also, Electro plated Ware of every description, And, 2 First-class Violins, . &c, • Sec, Ice, : , 6n view morning- of sale. ; NOTICE.-Thls is an opportunity Um> PnbUo ol Auckland has sever yet uad. Ac Mx MuU gan Is leavinu for England by the noxt outgoing mall, be hits (rlvun imviunK fa X"J? OK K-^ to "*» *• afiaS?of hi. LUNCHKON PIWVIDED. Nwat TKB Abdriks :' A EDWARD LEYDON,



mHE HAYMARKET. The Holidays will prevent Sales being held on FRIDAYS tor the next two weeks. ALFRED BtJCKLAND. mHE REiiUERA CATTLE FAIR ' WILL BE HELD ON MONDAY, DECEMBER 22, AND ALSO ON MONDAY, DECEMBER 29. ALFRED BUCKLAND. j MONDAY, JANUARY 5, 1886. ANNUAL SALE OF THOROUGHBRED YEARLINGS, MARES, AND DRAUGHT HORSES, ■MM PROPEBTT OF THE HXVP ZEALAND STUD AND PF.DIORKB COMPANY. MESSRS HUNTER AND NOLAN, In conjunction with MR ALFRED BUCKLAND, HAVE received instructions from the New Zealand Stud and Pedigree Stock Co. to hold their SECOND ANNUAL SALE OF THOROUGHBRED YEARLINGS, MARES, AND DRAUGHT HORSES, ON MONDAY. JANUARY 5, 1885,- ONTBK GROUNDS OF 12IK AUCKLAND AGRI CULTURAL AND PASTORAL ASSOCIATION, When they will dispose of about fifty hones, Catalogues of which are to be seen at the Star Office, or will be forwarded on application to tha Auctioneers. The well-known pedigrees, together with the fashiObable breeding of tbe Company, requires no comment from the Auctioneers, but this opportunity must recommend itself to everyone desirous of obtaining really good blood. A SELECTION OF DRAUGHT FHJJEB and geldings. special trains at twelve o'clock. Luncheon at One o'clock. /COUNTRY CATTLE SALES. 1/ PAPAKURA, WEDNESDAY, Dec. SI ALFRED BUCKLAND. TUESDAYS. THB HAYMARKET. SALE OF WOOL, SHEEPSKINS, HIDES. TALLOW, HAY. and STRAW, each TUESDAY, at 12 o'clock. ALFRED BUCKLAND, IJIOR PRIVATE SALE JD ON LIBERAL TERMS, IN LOTS TO SUIT PURCHASERS t Item Lots from 20 acres and upwards, near Pnkekoha Station; from £710s to £10 an acre. Farm, Lot 130, Awitn, containing 133 acres; securely fenced; is near other homegteads, and good land; S3 an acre. Farm of 150 acres on the Pukekoho HJEQ, ad* Joining that of Mr Jacob Wright's; considerably unproved« £8 afi aorew Aflrat-clasa Farm, half-way between Klbftlhi and Te Awamutn. containing 586 acres, with choice appla orchard. Available and Fertile Farms, ranging from IJBOO to 10,000 acres, at prices varying with im provements from £l to 27 an acre. __ ALFRED BUCKLAND. TO-MORROW, At 11 a.m. SPECIAL OPPORTUNITY. CHRISTMAS CHRISTMAS PRESENTSr GIFTS! NEW YEAR'S PRESENTATIONS! DIAMOND AND OTHER GENUINE JEWELLERY. GOLD AND SILVER WATCHES. STERLING SILVER JEWELLERY OF EVERY DESCRIPTION. ELECTRO-PLATEDWARE, fto., &0,, &o, R. ARTHUR HAS been favoured with instructions to sell by public auction, at his Mart, Qneen-etreet, on Tuesday, 23rd, at 11 a,m., THE WHOLE OF THAT VALUABLE AND WELL-ASSORTED STOCK of w GENUINE JEWELLERY, WATCHES, ftc, &0., &c, 1 ...' 07 THE SYDNEY HALL COMPANY'a In consequence of their having; a very heavy' Stock on hand and to arrive, they are-deter mined to give to the Public an opportunity for procuring HANDSOME CHRISTMAS PRE SENTS and NEW YEAR'S GIFTS of- Gente* Gold and Silver Lever Watches, Ladles . Gold and Silver Lever Watches, by the. best makers, viz. — Rotherham, Ehradt, Dent Bennett. Waltham, &c, &c. Racing Gold and Silver Stop Watches, of veiy best quality - Genuine Diamond Rings, Bracelets, Lockets. &0., Magnificent Sets Gold Brooches and Earrings, set with Precious Stones, and latest designs Genuine Gold Gem Rings, Keepers, Wedding Rings (Hall marked^ Gents' and Ladles' Gold Alberta (Hall marked) Gold Lockets Pins. Studs, Pendants. Trinkets, Grand and Varied Assortment of Sterling Silver Jewellery, comprising —Lockets, Necklets, Bracelets, Brooches. Earrings, Rings, Pins, Studs, &c, all of the Newest and most Fashionable Designs, and Hall marked Also, Electro-plated ware, of the best quality—Crueta, Biscuit Boxes, Sets, Fancy Designs, &c. Marble Clocks, Greenstone Jewellery tea, &.c, &c ' Every Article win be Warranted, and a Written Guarantee given with every Watch sold. - NOTE.—This is a most favourable chance for pTOcnrinK Seasonable Gifts, suitable for all 'classes, as such a Genuine and New Stock is seldom submitted to the public by auction. The proprietors having determined to realise, the Whole ot the Valuable Stock will be Sold at Prices never before heard of in Auckland. THURSDAY, JANUARY 15, 1885. MAGNIFICENT BUILDING ALLOT MENTB, NORTHCOTE, NEAR THE WHARF. R. ARTHUR HAS received instructions from the Trus tees of the late Mr Charles. Major to sell by unction at his Estate, Land and House Sale Booms, Queen-street, on Thursday, January IS, 1885, at 12 o'clock noon, THAT VERY DESIRABLE PROPERTY situate on the main road at Northcote, near the Wharf, opposite Miss Hall's, and adioining " Hartley/ The Choicest Bites for Building, the Views being Beautiful, Varied, and Extensive. ■The greater part tile-drained and planted with Pino Shelter Trees. A white picket fence runs along the front. The Property Is being cut up into Allotments, and plans will be ready in a few days. Also, i Allotments near the Northcote Hall, frost ing the main road and abutting on the harbour. Easy terms will be arranged; TOMORROW. HUNTER & NOLAN 1 WILL HOLD THKIB Itf B E X L V SALE AT ■'': '.' - THB NEWMARKET YARDS, Junction ot Great South and Onehunga Roads, or ■ ■ , FAT AND BTORE STOCK, DAIRY COWS, SHEEP, AND PIGS. DURHAM YARDS. ' TOPS. MLB, j* the Dnrham Yardi, ft! "Twr^uiua^iktUo'oiook, HIDES. TALLOW, WOOL, and BKINB ;. ■ BUNTBR AVO wotjlN. . : - :



fit. 0. CURB. fB- »• *ONKS. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 24, AT 12 O'CLOCK. BT ORDER OF THE SHERIFF. TWO DWELLING-HOUSES, VICTORIA AVENUE, EDEN TERRACE. B. TONKS & CO. HAVE been instructed to sell by auction on Wednesday, the 24th Instant, at, 12 o'clock, J. ' - " : THK REMAINDER OF THE LEASE, haying about SO years to run, at a rental of £11 per annum, ol Allotments 8 and 9 of subsection of allotment 2, of Section 5, suburbs. On the pro perty there are erected two subatantiaUy-built 6 weUinK;houae3, one of concrete, tbe other of wood, with every convenience, and In perfect order. Conditions and other particulars of Auctioneers, a. o. cuss. | [b. d. soots. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 24, At 12 o'clock noon. PONSONBY. PONSONBY. VILLA RESIDENCE AND GROUNDS, THE RESIDENCE OP MR E. LEWIS, PON3ONBY. B. TONKS k CO. HAVE received instructions to sell, o Wednesday, December 24, at 12 o'clock, THE RESIDENCE AND GROUNDS OF MR E. LEWIB, Arthur-street, Pon' sonby, being Lots 30 and 31, subdivision of Allotment 20, suburbs of Auckland, having a frontage to Arthur-street ot about 112 feet The House la replete with every convenience* gas and water laid on, and one of the most magnificent viawa can be had from the balcony, equalling anything to be seen In our unrivalled suburbs. Cards to view may be obtained from the Auctioneers. — DRINK - NELSON, MOATE, & CO.'S GOLD MEDAL PURE BLENDED TEAS. PRICES: 2/- 2/4 2/8 3/- 3/4 4/ won press opnnom and analysis SEE CJRCULAM. NONE CBJtUINE WITHOUT OUH NAME ON. AUCKLAND BRANCH AGENCIES: ALEXANDRA m - AuMn,John AYONDALK . . Peck, H. BUCKLANDB . . Walker. Tic*, CAMBRIDGE - .. Reid, W. HIMTLTON EAST _ LeQuesne, P. HAMILTON WEST . Knox.John HELENSVILLB. _ McLeod. P. and J. HUNTLY „ .. m Friar and Daviea KAWAKAWA . . Kirkpatriek, W. J. TfIHIHIHt,, «. „ EliU, J. W. K3NGSLAND - . Lett*. W. M. KOPURU .... Kopuru Saw Mill Co. MOUNT EDEN . . Barman. & MOUNT EDKN-. . Bad*Br. R. Mt. boskit.t, ROAD c Rollett, Qeo. MONGONUI _ . W^ibM NEWTON .... Stevenson, R. NGARUAWAHIA - Friar and B*vie« NORTH SHORE . Johnston, W. KORTHCOTS . . Porter Bros. OHATJPO .... Edwards, J. 7. ONEHUNGA _ - Moody, Geo, OTAHUHU . - HaU.J. PAKROA ... Robson, J. at PARNELL., . . Marriott,!!. PONSONBY - . Field, H. PONSONBY . - Hawthorn, E. PONSONBY . - Younsr. W.H. POKBNO .... Campbell, T. RAN'GIRIRI _ - Gerrard, Jame* TAUPIRI .... Lovell.W. H.M. TAUBANGA . . Bodell, James TEAWAMUTU . SUchbury, J. A, TTTAinM «, „. • Hansen, J. K. TUAKAU_ - . Walker, That. WADE ... Dunn, a WAIOBONGOMAI m Boppett,J. WHANGABEI - _ Conyngham and Co. WOODLANDS . - Walkato Land AssO NELSON, MOATE,* CO., WHOLESALE AND RETAIL TBA MSBCHA^S^BLMttHOU, AMD GHKISTGHUBCH, DUKEDIN, WJtiMNOTOIf, AND ■ , , 156, QUEEK-RT., Auckland TEA/ Unrivalled /ty) O U R/ffl \mh/ TEA I /CO/ ABOUNDINS /o7 » /ffl Strength / AND y HIGH QUALITY. _^^H Qcnir - innfe, Wfl£' (Opposite the City Marks*. Kstawjshmd 185H Intending Buyers should to. ■■^V I spool tha u»n rock of HHHgftw' Breech and Muode-loadlng ■B9 I Ouns on hand. They will set HCBWM tha bust valuii in Auokland, ■H^hMbp Every gun thoroughly oxamln- VB edand guaranteed before dell* weMm vary. - - EdS Hammerless Guns, with Siemea1! HH Patent Steel Barrels, U and JO gangs | in SUver1* Patent Anti-recoil ButtPlatwi 8 ■ Wwbloy's Bull Dos; and Irish Conita |f§i tadaryßevolven, also his NewPttast Rsa Self-extracting Revolver; Xynoeh'i Zjgj Patent" Perfect" Reloading MetaUlo iHI Revolver Ammunition and Metallic Cartridge Cases; Newcastle Chilled Shot 1 Curtis* and Harvey and Picon Wllk's and Laurence* Gonpowdor; JOey/i Wadding and Cartridge Gum; Powder Flasks, Shot Pouches, Same Baa. Gun Cases, Cartridge Belts, Qua Oi 1, Tow ftr Gun Cleaning, Ferret Mueriei and Bella, Salooo Rifles, Air Canes, Breeoh-toadlßi Implement*, Itihlng Taotle, Cutlery, Km. works, REPAIRS, Int'lndlnff Browataa and B« ---rtooking, rooetolly. attended to, and uUsfaoUai D. EVITT, ovmuxn te iurom-nm. •g*. QtrMT— — \ Apcaxjjn>- AOUSIHS AND-AiPKJSr, \j COACH BUILDERS, ; BLUOIZ AND AIBEBT-BTBEEIS, . ■ Uavo in Stook— Double And Sihgls4eated Bnggles, Hooded Ph»IMS, Vis-a-vis, Waggonette* Dog ' Cuia, Beoond-hand Phntona andßnggleß. ■ . - Also, Many TTtOMandeßeasoned Finished. Spokw,flu



INSPECT BEFORE PUECHASING ELSEWHERE. / :; -; apply / J$ / W. GULLIVER, Queen Street. / & / ° / V/ The best / yO / PROPERTY. /&? / »fe In the / • / / gwfe MARKET //£* / /_ / / ALLOTMENTS, 66 x 132./ XA) / / / Terms very easy. MOUNT EDEN DISTRIGI/j'y / ~ / sy / Title—l-and Transfer. yjh? / / Roads 66 feet wide. /%/ — / Cj / INSPECT BEFORE PURCHASING ELSEWHERE. SiZ / APPLY /* / / W. GULLIVER Queen Street. SAMUEL PARKER, VICTORIA-STREET EAST, MANUFACTURER O» GALVANIZED IRON SPOUTING, RIDGING, LEAD WASHERS, LEAD EDGE RIDGING, LEAD HEAD NAILS, LEAD AND COMPO PIPE, &c, Ac. CORRUGATED IRON JI!s9B CORRUGATED IRON TANKS, jjfEilß TANKS, FIRST QUALITY, sfiSgU FIRST qUAIJTY. FROM 353 EACH. S ■ FROM 358 EACH. SOLE PATENTEE of the GALVANIZBD LEAD HEAD NAIL. Need* no WMhen, Will not corrode, unsurpassed (or cheapness and durability. ET 3 P being Soie Patentee and Manufacturer of thotw Nails, will take proceedinga ag*Jnst ' anyone Infringing bis letters patent. AH the REQUISITES of the OASFTTTINO and PLUMBING TRADE constant!j In stock tod "^ v arriving from the best EneUsh and Continental Markets. Chandeliers and Gasfittings of all descriptions, Gas Globes, Water Cocks, Water Uoeeta, Cisterns, Enamelled Sinks, Lift and Forte Pump (all siies), Enamelled and Earthen ware Basins, Galvanized Iron Pipe and Fittings of all sizes, Corrugated Iron, Plain Iron, Sheet Lead, Pig Lead, Sheet Zinc, &c, &c Come and See THE CHEAPEST SELECTION OF OABSTmNOB AND QU)BKB la the Auckland Province. LIBERAL DISCOUNTS TO THE TRADE. SAMUEL PARKER, victom^kmtt >** .*». «£»»■. u»4» THE WONDERFUIi inn 1I*t««t ImpraVMnanta. Valuable Appliance* T»n Ymxtt •wwtw p**«nt AIIIQDWM4 Winder. Pktant Drop-Bollan. PMentLooßa-Wlndlna-Wne^. P»wnt Tnr«A B«l»(U«r. W«w itbalm HMhlnw kept to WMnftm tea tbi+o jrewv MM OF 'oßAmaa. nianbtMd mwSSm wi mib»im or work&*» I* 0*1"!!* WWRTHWK BrWHSB VACBIKZ AOIKCT. W. J. BEALB, 170, qukbn-bti^^ J fc—Tr^ 'I "T"1 /IHRISTMAS TiIRUITB. v/ . X? 1 JB, BLAIKIE, • VICTORIA-BTREBT, IMPOETER OF BUHiDERS' & FURNISH INO mONMONQERY ■ BIBEOT VBOM MASU7ACTDBKBB, Has For Sale, at I* w Rates, Carpentors' Tools Cable Addresa: I Telephone Ssenuige: N*ila. Looks, Hinges "Eagle." Ancktond. [ NO.M. Kitchen Ranges , Register Grates, In great Variety . Marble and Enamellod Slate Mantelpieces ■ ■ ■" ' ■ (Largest Stock in Auckland) j Marble, Electroplate, Curb, and other Fenders JOHN BUCHANAN, j Galvanised Iron, Sheet Lead, and Zlno j State,Cement,and Plaster. WHOLESALE GROCER, j Prep*™-™™ TITO " TEA, COFFE, SPICE, and PROVISION MBRCHANT, CUSTOMS-BTREET, AUCKLAND, •■ '(3 Begs to announce that he hM&^> Te P OPTICIAN? °°K> I JPBT EEOEIVBD,*t# MATHEMATICAL AND NAUTICAL r: .'%: j INSTRUMENT MAKER, . El 8.8. COPTIO, '-/-• SBOBTLAND-BTREKT. T£|, ALWAYS IN BTOCK— \ ...•.'.■ • ■■'' ■:»■ •' ms Spectacles and Eye-glasses of every kind; an el ■'. . opJS<§SJSJ tc r^r& luty1ut y r. ■ r » ■ rrasT shipment Telescopes, Binocular Field (Masses and! %•" Mloroscopes, powerful and cheap ,j ~;'■'*;:■.•: 01 Theodolites, Mining Compasses, Drainage: ;.-■■-..'' ■ 'Levels ' ■ •— ■% -^■---- -^ ,~.±~*~~*~...,,~ .. Abney Levels, Prismatic Compasses *\ ItRWi SEASON'S FRUITS, Drayrfnglnstrumenta, Scales, ParaUel Buler|l yggfc: SEASON'S FRUITS, Blnnaclea '" f ' "NEW " *""SEASON'S FRUITS, BaSSeter?TKoJ mltersrHydromete» f NEW SEASON'S FEUTPS Electric Bells, Batteries, and Fittings " \V NEW SEASON'S FRUITS, Magnetic aM Galvanio Medical Machines •'*!' luWTDir avmraca vrttfto Mafic Lanterns and SUdes, Hand MagnUell SSS. filXanwl T?tmTs' Stereoscopes and Slides. QraphoscoKea fli- NEW SEASONS ESHSS' Steam Guages and Tubing. Sttlinomoters *-■'- NKW SEASON'S FRUITS, Amateur Photographic Cameras .' NEW SEASON'S FRUITS, JUST RECEIVED—SeIf •registering Aneroid Barometers j '• — COMPKISUCG — INSTBUMESIB OS EVERY KIND BBPAIBfTJ. OPPOSITE iS~iOBT.OFFICE.i^ RAISINS ■_ |^_ BULTANA BAISINS [ESTiBMBOTD 1855.J IMPERIAL FRENCH LPLUMB (~AiMj£!££, BLEME FIGB ar special r?m^g\BrfTOVrAPPOINT!>"" WH. BHAKESPBAR k ?30., • QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLANI 1. . impobtebß, manufactl7reba, commission and General Merchants. | . SOLK AQENTs toi the Celebrated «■) "ROYAL HAIL" ft BICYCLES ANDJTRI CYCLES. TO ARRIVE (expected to a few days), W, H. S. & Co. have muoh pleasnr/ In tub- _,„ ,-, _.__. mlttingtho following testimonial, gTenatoihem Ex s.s. Kaikouba, for publication:—[COFir.]— ■' Jane I. lip.. To ' Messrs W. H. Sbakespbab & Co., AacWand. BARCELONA NUTS Gentlemen.—l am ttlad to cay that on the 61-inoh Royal MaU Bicycle I bought from yon. I won JORDAN ALMONDS the A.C.C. Championship, beating a Hodge, a 58-inch Racer, and a number of other machine*; SHELL ALMONDS also the Avondale^Handicap, on the 2nd June: and I can honestly say it is the best finished and VALENCIA RAISINS nicest running, machine I ever rode. Mr Flewel lyn, to whom i lent it to win the Mile Handicap with, also speaks in the highest tertua of It —1 am, gentlemen, yours truly, (aignsd) W. M. Service." They also have In stock— .-. ' Best Red Rttbbeb Tyres, Ss per lb. : Harbison's Double Gono BEiiflJ Aid each King of the Road Lamps Oatoaf patent), - „.,«„___ • Mseach -..; SAMPLES SADDLBg. BTKEL BALLS. BASS, fiPROTBB AndotharlHtMn»«o-n«iitrnh«ya.i • ON VIEW AT THE WAREHOUSE. TTIOR IMMEDIATE SALE, '^.Victoria. M 2 street West, two Houses and Shop with double frontage, will be sold a bargain; terms , easy.—Apply to John Soppett, Hooas and Land Agent, No. 8, Queen-street, § . ' HHr^^Hl Wt9 JOHN X> UCHA NA N, (^jgl^BßjßK^^^^ CUSTOMS-STREET, TIGHT HARNESS HOI#ES, SADDLE « is 1 J HORSES, and all kinds of SPRING VEHICLES. Hired, Bought, and Sold, at -jr OROWTHEH'S VICTORIA STABLKa *¥ej -bnr-rtrea»



SMITH & CAUGHEY/ . Having disposed of the lease of their UPPER / (JttEEN STREET PREMISES, and as the / I Purchasers, according to agreement, must hare / I immediate possession, it is found necessary / / to remove the ENTIRE STOCK imme- / ."*•* / diately to their NEW AND CENTRAL / t^j I PREMISES, IFt I 239, QTJE33IT STEBET, / / (Late Mr: J. Smith) - I I / I *^ / Where it will be re-marked and / /*j / /^g&j offered for SALE at such / £## / Wjjm EXTRAORDINARY REDUCTIONS/ ££* / WT from original prices as must / y^^ / /jjH speedily turn it into money. / /v% / ImJ* f(g" In closing these pre- / /T/' / misesit is the intention of / //# / S. and C. to concentrate / / The the whole of their at- / / character of SMITH tention to the develop- / V«A* / & CAUGHEY'S Stock ment of their business J / as to quality is so well at / / known by the Auckland 23 9, / *4J I public that comment on QUEEN STREET D / fa mmeceMaiy . (La* Mr* J. Smith,. / n / would> however^ direct / <^^ / attention to the fact that IT IS / / ALMOST ENTIRELY NEW AND SEASON /I / / *^> aa^ was P lllO*I*lß^1*18^ on HmJ /,^ / the best CASH TERMS for the Sum yU I£\ I mer Trade of 1884-85, and under VJP / / the most favourable circumstances. / O / this / /great special sale g / SMITH & CAUGHEY, DRAPERS, CLOTHIERS, SILK MERCERS, O / WHOLESALE AND RETAIL, / 239, QUEEN STREET AND AT NEWMARKET. t.&s.morbimco. LIMITED, Furnishing Ironmongers and Ship Chandlers, QUEEN STRRET. |Mv,, MBhimßi TilvlW«IMB Tt & S, MORRIN * CO., pitted, Have now u^packe4 THIS SEASON'S STOCK Of KE/fOSEM GOOKINQ §TOVEB, ETC,, comprising a LARGE ASSORTMENT pf the most useful sizes, etc. • NO SMOKE. NO SMELL. A8 EFFECTIVE AS OAS AND MORE ECONOMICAL. Genuine English and American Electro-plated Ware. Now on View, a beautiful selection of Useful and Ornamental Articles, suitable for Christmas Gifts, Sports, etc, etc. • ICE CREAM FREEZERS I ICE CREAM FREEZERS I ICE GREAM FREEZERS I T, & a MQKKIN & OCX, QUEEN STREET, AUCKLAND.



HAMBOBQ TEA . HAMBURG TEA HAMBURG TEA v .s Has do equal la the whole range of tha Fbap mocopoela as an Anti-Scorbutic, AlterMtr* Carminative and, Blood :Pnrifier,, and 'thai.to creating demand ■ fnr «t la theae leekmliw^na everywhere else it has been Intrtsdncedii traljr astonishing. '. : •*- - ] . HAMBURG TEA HAMBURG TEA HAMBURG TEA' " • Is pleasant to take. Children like it There Ii nothing nauseating about it. It is the ben Family Medicine, and will be found on trial tb be the moat easy, uatural, and oomforttvbjb Aperient obtainable. ■ - Prick—Osk and Threepence; Wholesale Dengt (or Auckland— ' M. LEVY & CO., Queen-street, Auckland. OINGBR BEWINO \ MAGBOOTi, Bales Id 1882.-._603,2K Maebinth J „ 1881.—661,036 , fr V,-. Ikckjaw__42,2sl. i «W THRKK OUT 0* KVBRT TOUR MA CHINES SOLD IN THJB WORLD AJtB -. ■■ ■ singer's. " • ' /; UPWARDS QV THRER HUNDBSp • ; FIRST FRlZ£Si'il ■"• " '' ' AND AT . '' OHKISTCHTJRCH HSHtBITIQIJ TWO GOLD 4 TWO SILVBB MEDAI* » be obtained at rat 2/6 wbbk ppb 2/6 wnqp OhMT AX 281, QUKXK-BTBBM, AtfCKLUIS. BSWABB OF GERMAN AJJD OTHKB ukoba sswmo HAOHoni. ' : I~Tk R E W & C O.'S, J SEAMAN^ OUTtfmiNG AND JEWELLERY ESTABLISHMENT (Under Bailors' Restt. WHARF, AUCKLAND. The Far-famed Erbardt Wnnrtng l^ngltth Lever, in Sterling Silver Cases, at fifto* each. The World-renowned ' Rotheiham English Lover, £4 10s. -1 .. . Waltham Levers, £3. American Hunting Levers, in Silver Cases. £2 Sa. Ladies' Gold and Sivcr Goods at Unheard Price * REMEMBER. ' Every Watch Guaranteed for three years. Sent to any part of New Zealand Post Free. " A Competent Workman kept on the premises ; for all kinds ot Repairs at Melbourne Charge* Please forward Poßtoffloe'Order;: 5 '*-': : Note the address— , «. . ~, ■:-'.. DREW & CO., :! 1 , . ' WHARF, AUCKLANJB. And EOZABgTH-BTRBET. MKUiOUBgB. ' QH BIST MA SEAMS. R. REW Bogs to inform enstomera that the CHRISTMAS HAMB have just arrived and are in splendid condition. - Best quality Canterbury .. lsperlb. » „ Local .. „ lOd,, „ R B W'S. GENERAL GROCERY AND PROVISION STORES, VICTOSIA-STRKET. OR IMMEDIATE SALE, a Batcherin? Business, doing a good cash trade, in the centre of the oity: a low prioewill.be taken.-- APP^ to John Soppet, Land Agent, Ko. 8. Qneen-etreet , ~~^'''"'' -:','■■' "■ FOR SALE, a really good Dairy Fartr. 160 acres good land, well-fenced, gocd grass, and plenty fresh water all the year ronnd, oomfortablo dwelling-house, and numerous out. buildings; all in good order: J-mil (fromrail way station, 15 miles from town, and will M : Bold cheap.—Apply to John Soppet, Land Agent, "o. 8. Qneen-atree