NEW ZEALAND EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTE.

A meeting of tho Auckland branch was. held at tho Wellesley-street School on Friday evening; Mr Bailey occupied the chair. The special jbject of the meet ing was to agree to a proposed programme for the conferences week in January next. Mr Worthington, President of the Institute, explained that it had been decided to combine some amount of pleasurable ex citement with the more serious business of that meeting, and stated that it was in tended to invite the Southern members ot the Conference to one or two country ex cursions during tho Meek, and also that the wholo of the proceedings would conclude with a public dinner at Kobson'a Rooms under tho presidency of S. Luke, Esq., Chairman of the Board of Education. On Friday, the !>th January, it is intended to invite tho members of the conference to meet the Auckland Branch, when tho fol lowing subjects will bo brought up for discussion:-"The syllabus of subjects taught in our Public Schools," by Mr 11. Mason, and "The Desirability or other wise of amalgamating Training Colleges with Universities," by Mr Bailey. Pro fessor Aldis, who was present, said that this latter subject had lately received a good deal of attention both from members of tho professional Board as well as from the Beard of Education. He further mentioned that considerable steps had bf on taken in this matter, both in England and Scotland, and that at least in one university a professor of education had been appointed. Mr Worthington hoped that whatever steps might hereafter be taken iv" this direction, the main object of the teachers' work ' would not bo lost sight of. No matter what tho literary acquire montsof tho young aspirant niightbe—it was absolutely necessary that he should be trained in the best methods of teaching.— Messrs Mason, Scott, and Leonard also spoke on the subject.—The Rev. B. Coates then brought forward a motion of which ho had given notico, viz., "That the Board of Education should be requested to modify tho regulation relative to the pre sentation of children to standard examina tion, who had attended at least 2£o half days in the year. Considerable dis cussion ensued, and Mr Dickinson explained that tho recent order in Council, which directs teachers to send all children for examination appeared to supersede any previous order issued by the Board. Mr Coates then consented to withdraw his pro position, and tho meeting closed with a vote of thanks to the Chairman. There wero a number of lady teachers present, and tho meeting was animated throughout.

GOVERNMENT INSURANCE BOARD.

4. Regulations for the Elections. (BY TBLEOEAPir—OWN CORBESI'OXDEKT.) Wellington, this day. The regulations under which the first election of candidates for the Central In surance Board will be conducted, will be as follows:—The nominations are to be signed by two policy-holders, who are to give the number of their policies, end also by tho candidate, who must sign the nomination paper as a consenting party. The nominations are to be in by the 30th December, and the election takes place on the seventh January, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon. Major Campbell, Clerk of Parliament, is to act a3 Returning Officer, and at 10 o'clock in the- forenoon of the day named will proceed to_ examine the voting papers, in order to ascertain the total number of votes for each candidate. The voter is to havo one vote only, no mat ter how many policies ho may hold, and shall erase the names of all the candidates for wliom lie does not desire to vote, tine shall sign the voting paper and fill in tho number of the policy which entitles him to voto, in the presence of at least two witnesses. If more than ihvee names are left unerased, the voting paper will be deemed informal. No voting by proxy will be permitted, and when signed, the voting papers are to be addressed "To, the Presiding Officer Government Insurance Oih'ce, Wellington." After ascertaining the number of votes for each candidate, the presiding officer shall acquaint the Colonial Treasurer with tho result of tho election, and tho same shall be duly gazetted. If two or moro candidates should poll an equal number of votes, the Governor,may there upon exercise the powers conferred on him by tho ninth section of the Act with respoct to the directors not elected. Voting papers are to be immediately transmitted to the district aud residont agents of the' Insur ance Department, and to Post-masters who are acting as agents of the department, to be by them furnished to all voters who may apply for them. Notice of the inten tion to hold an eloction of three directors to the Board shall be advertised at least five days before the day of nomination in at leait one newspaper published in, and circulating in the principal towns of the colony. This notice thall state tho day of election, and the date and place at which nominations of candidates will be received.

CORRESPONDENCE.

Further City Endowments.

(To the Editor.) Sir, —As your paper has a much larger cir culation than any other in Auckland, or perhaps in New Zealand, and is, I think, far more extensively and carefully read than any others, willyou kindly permit me to make it the medium through which to call the attention of the people of Auckland to a most important point in connection with the future welfare of this city ? Auckland's wonderful progress during the last ten years, and her great prosperity, has at tracted, and is still- attracting to our shores, from all parts 6f the world, people b/ hundreds, until we can hardly ourselves realise that this great and fast-growing city of oura is the little village we knew as Auckland twenty-fivo years ago. In call ing attention to what we have done in the past, it is only in order to point out how much more, and how much better, we may Improve our position in the future if we act wisely on past experience. Everyone knows how rapidly town and suburban land has grown into immense value in the past, enriching the few who happened to be the fortunate owners of it. JN'ow from this it may be seen how rich we might have beeii as a wholo people h-id we kept the land in our own hands instead of selling it to in dividual speculators, enriching tho few at the expense of the many. Now, sir, what I want to point out in particular is this, that Auckland is fast becoming a great maritime city, and one of tho world's most import ant commercial centres, and tho question for us to.consider at present is this—shall all our future increase of wealth and greatness bo to the equal benefit of all, or shall it i continue to be as it has been in the past, I and is at present, that tho few who hare money, and the chance to buy land, shall still be allowed to do» so ? There gis before us' a more glorious future than even the past has been, if we are wiso enough to seizo upon the opportunities as they come beforo us. There is onj thing that wo can learn from the past low prico ot' land- in and around Auckland, compared with its present value, and that is, there are thousands of acres close to us that in a few years will be required for building pur poses, that might be bought now at a few pounds per aero, and that would be worth more in a few years' time per annum rental for small building lots than tho cost is per acre at present. Take for instance the dis trict of Avondale, with all that large area of level country along the back of Mount Albert to tho Manukau Harbour, and back by New Lynn to the waters of the Waite mata. All this will be required for building purposes much sooner than we even dream of, and at no very distant date wo shall see a big ship canal connecting tho Manukau and Auckland waters, and I venture to predict that the present generation will live to see Avondale become v large manufacturing town, in which- Auckland's chief industries will be carried on. Would it not bo well then for us, while the land is cheap, and can be bought at a low price, to petition tho City Council to borrow, say half a million of money, and purchase all the above land before it passes into the hands of private speculators. It could then be let upon lease for building purposes, and security could be given to the money-lenders over the land itself, and ■ what it could be let for, evon at present values, would more than pay the interest ucon the purchase money. If tm-3 could te done now, Auckland would in a few years' time be the richest city in the colonies, and while tho peoplo as a whole would be en riched, no individual could be injured by it. But if it is to be done at all, now is the time to do it, before the land acquires a value so great that we shall not be able to buy it at all, for we may rest assured that in fifty years' time land will be worth as much in the Avondalo district as it is now in Auckland. Therefore, lopk ■ing to the good of the future, is this matter not worth our earnest and serious considera tion ? You' will please lot the importance

of the subject upon wnicn i nave written be my excuse for having trespassed upon so much of your valuable spaco.—l am, sir, in the interest of national progress and social happiness, yours, etc., Liberal.

Magnetic Healing.

(To tho Editor ) "Speak of a man as you find him," Sib,—My wife took our little boy to Mr Milner Stephen's first so-called "public healing " ceremony, from which he received no benofit whatever. Subsequently, by Mr Stephen's request, she waited on him tit his rooms, Overns Lodge, when he told her that the little boy's caee was not one for " public healing," but that he would have to see him every other day, for which he must have his fees, for he could not give his power away for nothing. So much for Mr Stephen's "gratuitous public healing." I felt compelled to write this after reading Mr Stephen'^ letter in your last night's i?sne, in which ho asks, "Can anyone doubt the healing powers of the man who can by laying his hands on a sufferer instantly relieve him ?" etc. In reply to that, I say • he placed his hand on my boy, and also in the presence of a number of spectators, and he was not cured ; therefore I, for one, can very reasonably dqjjbt his power to heal. I do not say it " ill-naturedly," but it seems as though the hand must be crossed with the gHineas before the power can operate. The little boy in question is eight years old, and suffers from "Infantile partial paralysis." Sir, I would feel obliged if you would kindly insert this, as so many enquire after the boy. In closing, I would say that suffering humanity everywhere existing, is a witness against Mr Stephen's power to heal. Oh, Sir !If I had the power to. heal sufferers, I would commence at my own family and my neighbours, I would visit •■ the hospitals, in fact whereever sufferers were, there would Ibe also. —I am, &c, A. Smith, John-street, Ponsonby. December sth, 1884. «.

S.s. Triumph.

(To the Editor). Sir.,—l see the above steamer is lying idle in the harbour, so I would suggest that thero should be an excursion during the Christmas holidays at a cheap rate. Say we start tho night before Christmas fur Bay of Islands, where she could coal, and 2 days on shore, and go to Groat Barrier and Mahurangi Heads, where we could sco grand scenery and be back just at the close of old year, and have some fireworks on board to open the New Year before we get to the wharf. It would give the far-famed steamer a good trial before she proceeds for a long voyage. I am sure lots of people would go. Adventurer.

Madame Marie Carandini.

One of the most Popular Musical Artists in tho Australasian Colonies, writes as follows :— Wellington, New Zealand, February 23rd, 18SJ1. To M. Levy and Co.,' Auckland. Dear Sirs,—l have pleasure in informing you that I have used St. Jacobs Oil, and find mv-!> relief in cases of rheumatism, and, indeed i neuralgic pains.—l am, dear sirs, yours truly Marie Caranwj

A Popular Hotel-keeper Blade Happy.

Victoria Hotel, Auckland, July 23,18=4. Messrs M. Levy ana Co., Auckland. Dear Sirs,—Suffering from a severe sprain for over a week, I was advised to use St. Jacobs Oil, and I beg to state that after four applica tions the swelling around the ankle disappe-i ivi, and all pain left, so that on tho third day 1 >vhs ablo to use my foot again as usual.—l reiuaia, dear sirs, youra faithfully,, . R. F. Luna.

Free from Pain.

Mutual Life Association, Auckland, July 2,1884. Messrs M. Levy & Co., Auckland. ; - ■_ Gentlemen,—About a month ago I had a very 3evore attack of rheumatism in my rieht arm, bo bad, in fact, that I could scarcely lift it without oanainsj me excruciating pain, I had tried several kinds of liniments -without ob taining any relief. At last I tried St Jacobs Oil, and after using less than half a bottlo I felt perfectly free from pain, and: up to the present have had no return,of tho trouble. I shall always use it in preference to anything I know in case of any Bimilar pains, and willcer tain! j- advise all sufferers to do the same.—l re main, dear sirs, yours truly, ALLISTBR BEOWN.

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THE AUCKLAND JfiVENING STAR, MONDlif, DECEMBER 8, 18H4



WILLIAM TAILR] l-TOUX RIPFOX VAILE TO-MORROW. W. & J. R. VAILE WILL SELL by auction, on Tuesday next, 9ih iiistaut, A VitKY LARGK AND SUPERIOR LOT OF HOUSKHuLD FUHNITURK 1 Large Boiler, fitted with tap, &c. Produoe, various A Large Quantity of New and Old Potatoes &C, ' &C. &C W. & J. R VAILE, Auctioneers, jgppdalte Savings Bank, Qncen-strcct. TO-MOP.P.OW, ;.-■"'' At 11 a.m. J. H. HAMER ~XX.ri.LL sell, at Gallon's House, in Howe- VV street, HOUSEHOLD FURNIYUICK AND JIFFECTS consisting of Drawiiiß-room, Dining-room, Bed roomn. nnd Kitchen Glass, Earthenware, Cut le"y, Perambulators, &c, &c, &c. On view morning of sale. TO-MORROW, AT NOON. PIANO, HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, HORSE, POULTRY, &c. VIEW ROAD, MOUNT EDEN. R. ARTHUR HAS been favoured with instructions from Rev. D. Whytock to sell by public auction,' at his resldonce, Viow Road, opposito Wynyard Road, Mount Edon, on Tuesday next, at 12 o'clock noon, HIS HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE AND I EFFECTS, consisting ot-Dra-.ving-rooni.pin ing-rooni, Badrooms, and Kitchen, Glass, Earthenware. Cutlery, Platedware, a,' Useful Hack, Poultry, a Good Piano, &c. On view on the morning of the Sale. NOTICE. f 7ILLA qTTES ! ! "yiLLA qiTES! I ■|i ; i. : ' OEMUERA. PRELIMINARY ANNOUNCEMENT. A SYNDICATE having purchased the well-known property at Remuora of the Hon. J. Williamson, R. C. GREENWOOD Has received instructions to cut it up into .VILLA AND RESIDENCE SITES, And offer it .; FOR SALE BY AUCTION EARLY IN JANUARY NEXT. The Surveyors aro now on tlie ground, and Lithographic Plans will be got ready as ; ~, .■■ soon as possible. Those who wish for • - MAGNIFICENT VIEWS, HEALTHY' LOCALITY, ' CLOSE PROXIMITY TO TOWN, THREE MINUTES FROII RAILWAY STATION, .' GAS AND WATER, / j. CHOICELY PLANTED ALLOTMENTS, Beßldes being in the pick of tho rising and fashionable district of " . ■ . : REMUERA, % , Will do well to View this property, as there is !:. no other property anywhero axound Auckland " • that haa so many advantages to recommend it .• to the publio as this has. The Allotments are of good size, and will be ft offored for Positive Sale as oarly in the New • Yenr as possible. , . , -Terra* will be snade easy,' 7\ Vl R. C. GREENWOOD, Auctioneer. ' j' W. 8. OOCKBANa. I IJAS, DAOBK. ' WITHDRAWAL. THE COTTAGE PROPERTY AT KINGSLAND, f; ; L AdTertisea for sale on December 8, ia ■ -<i .. WITHDRAWN ■ SAMUEL CppHRANE & SON, Auctioneers.- - ,' W 8, 00OHHANB.1 [JAM^S DACES WEDNESDAY,- DECEMBER 10. MOUNTAIN VIEW, NEAR MORNINGSIDE RAILWAY STATION, NEW NORTH ROAD. t fiH LARGE VILLA RESIDENCE • X"V SITES,' , THE PROPERY OF S. FINCH, Esq. nnHE Subaoribera have received instruc- JL ttons from S. Hnoh, Ksq., to sell by Public Auction, at their Land Man, Queen-street, on Wednesday. December 10, at 12 o'clock, HIS VALUABLE SUBURB AN PROPERTY, situated within a few' .minutes' walk of the Morningßide Railway Station, and on the New North Koad, and adjoining tho residence of Win. Motion, Esq. The property stands high, commands most extensive views in all direo tions, and iB known as MOUNTAIN VIEW. , • A careful survey has been made of tho Estate, - and it has been subdivided into 1 Od ALLOTMENTS, All of which are available for. the erootion of ' Private Residences, tho grflundisnow In a, high ' Bjate of cultivation, having been carefully i , wwked for many years. . The Allotments have frontages ranging from 40 foot to 93 feel by an averago depth of 160 feet. - Plans are nay ready and can be obtained at th offices of $56 Auctioneers. , Terms :Ono-fourth cash, balance can remain at 7percent. ■ , .' N.B.—The Auctioneers would urge intending purchasers and others to' visit this property, as they will flna it one of tho most healthy andde- Birablo suburban estates yet offered to public competition. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, ; ■ ■f-l11 : ;>.■-":■■; :.-■.■ i-. AuctioneeM..; ■; WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 10. .:",,; ;*d close consighments. - 10 COILS BOLT ROPE . 5" TONS WHITE LEAD (varionis brands) ; 2 TONS ZINC (WHITE) ; 50 CANS AMERICAN TURPS ■ , ■;-. »S0 DBtTMS-BOILED OIL .; 15 CASKS BOILED'OIL REK.GS YELLOW OCHRE, UMBBR ®BD.UBAI>, DRIERS, SCRIM, GLUE 'SkiSGl IWOT', GIjASS E. & A. tSAAGa XT.AYE received instructions to sell by — *> 'riIJC ABOTE.-" : Ift ' E. ft A. ISAAC 3, 1^ Mflrcbante Amttinuanra ''



THE REMUERA YARDS. FOR SALE on THURSDAY next, 11th Decomher. at 1 o'clock, DAIRY COWS AND STORE CATTLE 800 FAT SHEKP AND LAMB 3 FAT CALVES AND PIGS. ALFRED CITCKLAND. TUESDAYS. THE HAYMARKET. SALE OF WOOL, SHEEPSKINS, HIDES, TALLOW, HAY, and STRAW, each TUESDAY, at 12 o'clock. ALFRED BUCKLAND. FOR PRIVATE SALE ON LIBERAL TERMS, IN LOTS TO SUIT PURCHASERS I Farm Lots from 20 acres and upwards, near Pukekoho Station; from £7 10s to £10 an acre. Farm, Lot 130, Awitu, containing 123 aore3; securely fenced; is near other hcinosteads, and good land ; £2 an acre. .Farm of 150 acres on the Pukekoho Hiil, ad io'ininp that of Mr Jacob Wright's; considerably improved: £8 ail acre. _~,,,., A flrst-clasa Farm, half-way between Kihikihi and Te Awamutu, containing SSG acres, with choice apple orchard. Available and Fertile Farms, ranging from 1,500 to 10,000 acros; at prices varying with im provementa from ffl iD c^ CKLAND , /IOUNTRY CATTLE SALES. POKKNO, MONDAY, December IS DRURY. WEDN ESDAY, December 17 PAPAKURA, WEDNESDAY, Dec. 31 ALFRED BUCKLAND, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 19. AUCKLAND SUMMER RACES, BOXING DAY AND JANUARY Ist AND 2nd, ELLERSLIE. B. TONICS & CO. HAVE received instructions to soil, on Friday, ISth December, at twelve o'clock, THE BOOTHS (IBANDSTAND BAR LUNCHEON ROOJ.I, alul STALLS, For Auckland SuXiiiCl Raco Meeting at Ellcrs lie on Boxing Day, Now Year's) Day and Janu ary 2nd. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 10. CENTRE-BOARiTyACHT FLORENCE (As sho now lies in Mr D. Gouk's Ship building Yard) with all Sails, Running Gear, Dingy, &c, &c, &c. ' E. & A. ISAACS HAVE received instructions to sell by auction at their Stores, Queen-street, on Wednesday next, December 10, at 11 o clock, THE ABOVE YACHT. Sho is almost now, coppered, strongly built, well frmnrf, nnd well suited lor oitlier a pleasure or fishing boat. i Inventory and further particulars from E. & A. ISAACS, Auctioneers. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 11, At quarter past 12 sharp. VAILE AND DOUGLAS HAVE received instructions to sell by auction, at their Land Sale-rooms, Shortlandstreet, THOSK VALUABLE PREMISES IN FORT STREET, now in the occupation of the Wolkci Gum Company and others, being Lots it nnd 45, Section 2 City of Auckland, situate close to the Railway Station, and having a corner frontage to Fort-street of 103 ft. Bin,, and 22ft. 6in., by an average depth of 18ft. Cm.; and bounded on the back by a lane running through to Goro-streot, Tho Land is held under lease from the Harboui Board for 83 years, from Ist February, 1574, at n rental of £11 per annum, payable half-yearly. The Buildings, which aro oJ tho most sub stantial cbarairor—having been erected with a view to the addition of two moro storie3—con sist of Throe Two-story Brick WarohoUßCS, bringing in at present a NET RENTAL OF £333 PER ANNUM. The present lease will expire in about a year, when a . LARGELY INCREASED RENT MAY BE LOOKED FOR. ALSO, QUEEN-STHEET.just above the Town Hall site Threo newly-built Shops with three rooms at tached to each. This Property is situated in the most rapidly improving portion of the City, as the chief retail trade of the street is now only a very short distance from it. Also, $ UPPBR QUBEN'-STKKET! Lot 26 and part of 27, subdivison of Allotment 7, Section 7, Auckland, having a frontago to Uppor Quoon-street of 50ft. by a depth of 100 ft., together with the TWO SUBSTANTIALLY-BUILT DWELL ING HOUSES, each containing 0 largo rooms with ample cellarage. This Property is centrally situated in a thickly populated neighbourhood, and is very suitable lor converting into Shops or a large Boarding House. Also— THREE NEW AND SUBSTANTIALLY BUILT HOUSES—Situated in Keppell-street. King-street, Great North Road. Lot 1 contains 5 rooms, wash-house, and coal-house, all well-finished, and fitted with Leamington Range, Registered Grates, Sideboards, Cupboards, Sink, &c. Water laid on. Drainage properly attended to. Allotment 3Cft 6in x 110 ft. Lot 2—House and fittings, as above. Allot ment 37ft. 6in. x 110 ft. Lot 3—House and fittings, as above. Allot ment 00ft. x 110 ft. Terms and further particulars on application to the Auctioneers. VAILE & DOUGLAS, Land and Estate Auctioneers, Shortland-st. TO-MORROW. HUNTER & NOLAN WILL HOLD THEIK €TT E EKLY SALE AT THE NEWMARKET YARDS, Junction of Great South and Onehunga Roads, OB1 FAT AND STORE STOCK, DAIRY COWS, SHEEP. AND PIGS. Also. 10 PRIME CHRISTMAS OXEN, from E. Pilkington, Tamaki. MONDAY, DECEMBER 15. WOOL SALE. The undersigned will hold their qecond. "yrrooL qalb OF THE SEASON .AT THE DURHAM WOOL STORE, ON MONDAY, DECEMBER 15, AT 2 P.M. HUNTER & NOLAN, DURHAM YARDS. FOR SALE, at tho Durham Yards, every Tuesday, at 11 o'clock, HIDES, TALLOW, WOOL, and SKINS HUNTER AND NOLAN. JB* B- L A I X I B, o Victoria-street, IMPORTER OF BUILDERS' & FURNISH /~" JNG IRONMONGERY I DXBBOT JBOM MANUFAOTTOEBB, Haa For Sale, at Low Rates, Carpenters' Tools : Nails, Looks, Hinges T ' Kitehon Ranges ' Register Grates, in great Variety Marble and Enamelled Slate Mantelpleoes ,;..: * {GarfcestStock in Auckland) Marble, Electroplate, Curb, and other Fenders Galvanised Iron, Sheet Lead, and Zino .Slate, Cement, tod Plaster. _ ' INSPECTION INVITED. T . X 1 H T> B B. S O N, 'HptSß, :BH3P.':SIOH, • AND, GBNSRAIi 7:' " tOHCORATTVTC PAtKTBS, V" NO. B. WSMBSiJi-STiHHS,



WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 10. BX OAMARU. EXTENSIVE UNRESERVED SALE OP VALUE £1,625 VALUB OP SUPERIOR TjiNGLISH-MADE TmURNITURE, &c, &c, &o. • &ABRIEL LEWIS HAS recoivcd instructions to soil, at his Rooms, on abovo date, commencing at 11 o'clock, THE FOLLOWING FIRST-CLASS SHIPMENT OF ENGLISH-MADE " FURNITURE, ENGLISH-MADE FURNITURE, AS UNDER SUITBS— In Dining and Drawing-room, consisting of Spanish Mahogany, Oak. Walnut, Black and Gold, in LEATHER. HAIR —Velvet, Plush, and Tapestry, in varlouE designs. CHEFFONIERS— ' In Walnut, Mahogany, Heavy Carvea, Plato-glass Bucks. Marblo Tops-assor tod styles and designs. OCCASIONAL CHAIRS— In Walnut, Black and Gold, Stuffed and Opon Backa, Prince Albert, nnd othei Occasional Chairs, Oxford Perforated Chairs. SIDEBOARDS— In Spanish Mahogany, Dark Oak Cellarettes in Combination Styles, Plate glass nnd Heavy Moulding — varioui sizes TABLES- In Solid Walnut, Heavy. Trussos, Care Tables, Various Occasional and Tes Tables, Fancy Tops and Receptic. Qipsj and other Table 9 (full mounted), Heavj Truss Mahogany Dining Telescopi Tables (vory superior), Various Sizes ii Oak and Mahogany. BOOKCASES— In Spanish Mahogany, Secretary am Cheflonier Styles, large sizes, atylisl make. OFFICE FURNITURE- In Esoretoire Cylinder, Oak Circula Top Writing Tables, Plain Oak and Ma hogany Writing Tables, Squaro am Circular Office Vv ashstands and Fittings DINING -ROOM AND DRAWING REQUISITES— In Handsome Blaok and Gold, Oak, am Mahogany Brackets, Plush Brackets and the Queen Anne Cabinots, Sc, &c HALL STANDS- In Walnut, Mahogany, and Chipnen dalo. Glass and Tilo Back. Marble Toe various sizes and styles, Chairs to match CABINETS— In Massive Walnut. Inlaid Black nnc Gold Cupboards, Whatnots and Canter bnrys, Brass Mounted. STOOLS- In various designs, Beyon Chairs. Towe Rails, Various Cane Folders, Sandwlcl Trays. CHORAL AND DUCHESS SETS- In Spanish Mahogany, Cheval Shapes Heavy Mounted: Walnut and Mahoganj Duchess Suites, Marble Tops; Birch anc Mahogany Halt-round Toilets. WASHSTANDS- In Mahogany, Birch (full and half rounds), Towel and General Kails foi Dressing-rooms, Boot Stands. BEDROOM SUITE— In Ash, decorated; the Beaconsfleld Wardrobe, Glass Doors* Marble Top complete Suite; Bed-room Chairs. BAGATELLE BOARDS— Various sizes; superior make. OVER-MANTELS AND MIRRORS— In Black and Gold Gilt Inlaid Frames Cove • Tops, Side Plates, Beautifullj Mounted, in many sizes. CHAIRS ONLY- In Mahogany, Hair-seated; Coal Vases assorted. SWING AND OTHER GLASSES— In every style, design and moke; Ma hogany and Birch, in every style. OLEOGRAPHS & LACE CURTAINS- A Largo Assortment of Various Subjeote and Quantities., PIANOS- Various, and Music Stools, Camp Stools, and Choirs PLATEDWARE AND VASES— In Tea and Coffee Sets, Cruets, Salvers, Pickles, Bntter Coolers, Mugs. Vases, Lustres, and Marble Ornaments. FANCY CLOTHS AND MATS— In every conceivable Style and Design, Mounted in Gold and Silver. MATTRASSES- In Hair, Spring, Flook, and Flax, all sizes Pillows, and Flock. MOUNTED BEDSTEADS in Brass and other Mountings. DRAWERS- A Special Make of Vory Beautiful Wood, Inlaid; various styles. &c, &c, &c. The Auctioneer calls special attention to. this Superior Shipment. Great care has been taken to select such goods as are'most suitable and modern styles, well-finished, and all first-class goods. GABRIEL LEWIS, Auctioneer. TP E A C 0 0 X, o OPTICIAN, HAS IN STOCK SPECTACLES AND EYE GLASSES of every description. An Accurate Fit Guaranteed. COMPOUND MICROSCOPES & TELE SCOPES, Powerful and Cheap. Aneroid Barometers, Thermometers, Electric Bells, Batteries, and . FiTTmas. ' Magnectio Eleotrlo Machines ana Medical Colls. OPERA GLASSES, BINOCULAR, FIELIT AND MARINE GLASSES! THEODOLITES, SEXTANTS, COMPASSES. SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT.-TAYLOR'S SEWING MACHINES. The Balance of Stock of these excellent Hand and Treadle Machines will be sold at 25 per cent discount. Nearly 600 in use in Auck land. OPPOSITE THE POST-OFFICE, BHORTLAND-BTKEET. TO BUILDERS, CABINET-MAKERS, AND OTHERB.-W. L. Rogbbb begs to intimate that he has. always large Stocks of,. Wood Turnery ready for delivery. W. L. R. also begs to state that his constant ondeavour will be, by the excellence of hie work, the mode ration of his charges, and unremitting attention to the wishes of his Customers, to ensure and re tain that patronage and support which he now respectfully solicits,—Note the address: W. L. ROGERS, Furnishing Warehouse and Turnery Factory, Pongonby Road. . ■p F. M. BUBEO ,W S, t -'■'■'■' ARCHITECT,



GRAND EEMANT SALE Commencing on MONDAY NEXT. FOR ONE WEEK ONLY. SAMUEL COOMBES & CO. HOLIDAYS. HoLlDSdavs. HOLIDAYS. CHEAP GOODS FOR CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS. WILLIAMS, J^CQULLACII WILL SHOW TO-DAY (SATURDAY), the 6th Instant, A LARGE AND VARIED ASSORTMENT OF DRESS AND FANCY GOODS, FRENCH AND ENGLISH MILLINERY, JUST SECURED AT NOMINAL PRICES. TIIE FOLLOWING ARE A FP^W QUOTATIONS: ZEPHYR CHECKS, at 3Jd SICILIAN CHECKS, at ... 5Jd JACQUAID SATEENS, at 9iD A GRAND LINE OF NUN'S VEILING, at ... OJn ALL-WOOL BEIGE, from ... ... ... CJd MILLINERY BONNETS, from 5s LACE COLLARETTES, from !>d WILSON, WILLIAMS, & McCULLAGH, COMMERCIAL HOUSE, 172, QUEEN-STREET. THE WOMBEIFUI/ / • Latest Improvercants. Valuable Appliancas. Ten Yeare' I Quarant®«. Patent AntomsiMo Windor. Patent Drop-EoU»r«. ©riSfSS'f* \f?*taiitLooße-WliMUng-Wlieel. Patent Thread Beleaser. Wer u£.Wif%U Hneim Mtcblnea kept In Bepalni for three year* FHEB OF JOHARrtB. niußW»taa Catalogues »nd Samplea of Worltfr9« ISAfUJHr^ I^'tbii wertheim sewing machine agekcy. !HAbmN£ty w ; j BEALE, 170, queen-strket. AUCKLAND. XTBW ZEALAND INSURANCE TTNION OIL, SOAP, AND CANDLE JJi COMPANY (FIRE AND M/JONE). \J COMPANY (LIMITED).' Capital "I -fi1,000.000 'MANUFACTURERS OF Paia-opandKeserTeFnnaa™.—..*loo,ooo STEARINS CANDLES, PBoraoTiow from 8t55"0r MARINE LOSB COMMQN AND TOILET SOAPS, Oak bb BirFBOTEP m imß CoMPAinr. LUBRICATING AND OTHER OILS. CLAIMS ÜBS WITH PEOMPTIIUDB AND WORKS-ST. AN>Fs BRIDGE, PENROSE. XIBBBAHmr. WAREHOUSE AND OFFICES-LOWER JAMES BUTTLE. Manager. ALBiDRT-SJi^AUCKLAND. ■ Cash Purchasers ol Tallow. THE RED CROSS VINEGAR AND l^S&FQ'&B&Bl Hut,, Railway-street, Paknell, /<w_ l-v;'^'M-j >^C M Have on sale the followinK Booaß, a trial of f^^*~ >*^P which will satisfy everybody aa to tho excel- V Worceatershire Sauce Curry Ppwaer (tins f^^^/'^^^M^ i^W^K Red Cross Relish from lib) I—^TKrl "®" f^B?*^ New Zealand Kelißh Ciaer Champagne (pts \/T\. I I^VA^nJ Table and Pickling andqts) \/ \/ \ f\ J' Vinegar Flavouring Essences ■ Pur^Ltoe Juice Lime Juioo Cordial T IGHT HARNESS HORSES, SADDLE Wholesale. Oniy. XJ HORSES, and all kinds of SPRING Buyer* of Sauce, Vinegar, and Whisky VEHIOLEB. fered. Bought, and Sold., at ! Bottles. CROWTHER'B VICTORIA STABLBa Wal *'' ■ '■' ■' ■ ■■■"■ -■• — ■' ', ■ _ ■. ilaxr-BtrnHt .' '. .' ■" ■' , " Why send money out of the country for Sauce, —; —^___^ , — Cnrry. or other prodnots when you can get as nr^nOTHACHE CURE. — Instantaneous good an artiple, at a lower figure, of local manu. J^ Re u e f_ODONTALGIO.-ls per bottle. ---" , W. OUKDaiNG, Manager. F. C. BHARLAND, opposite Post-offloe.



[Established 1855.] ,V SPKCIAL V^^^^^^yArF°lNTMKNT- O7 H. SHAKESPEAR & CO., W • QUEKN-STREET, AUCKLAND. MPOBTKBS, Manufacturers, Commission and General Merchants. Sole Agents for the Celebrated "ROYAL MAIL" BICYCLES AND TRICYCLES. W. H. S. & Co. have much pleasure In sub nitting the following testimonial, given to them 'or publication:—'[Copy.]—"June i, 1883. To Messrs W. H. Shakespear & Co., Auckland. 3entlemen,—l am glad to say that on the 64-inch Royal Mail Bioycle I bought from you, I won die A.C.C. Championship, beating a Rudge, a 58-inch Racer, and a number of other machines, ilbothe Avondale Handicap, on the 2nd June; md I can honestly say it is the beat finished and aioest running machine I ever rode. Mr Flewol lyn, to whom I lent It to win the Milo Handicap with, also Bpoaks in the higheßt terms of it—l am, gonUomcn, yours truly,, (signed) W. M. 3KRVIGK." They ulao havo In stock— Bebt Red Rubber TVREa, 6s per lb. Harbison's Double Gong Bklls, 4s Od each Kino ov the Road Lamps (latest patent). Us each Saddles, Steel Balls, Bags, Springs • And other Fittings nnnaiiir nhoap. -pAPBRHANGINGS, W. PHILLIPPS & SON HAVE RECEIVED, EX LATE ARRIVALS 186—P ACK AG E S—lßs CONTAINING 55,000 ROLLS OF PAPERHANGINGS, CONSISTING OV NEW PATTERNS For Drawing, Dining, Bed-rooms, Hall and Staircase, suitable for the Mansion or Cottage. AND BES^VALUE EVER OFFERED IN PAPER-HANGINGS. 916—PACKAGES—918 SORIMS AND HESSIANS W. PHILLIPPS & SON, 05 AND 97, QUEEN-STBEES. THE UNION STEAM SAW, MOULD ING, SASH, AND DOOR COMPANX (LIMITED). WHOLESALE DEALERS IK TIMBER, DOORS, SASHES, AND TURNERY. SUPPLIES IN WHOLESALE LOTS, From Bush Mills, by direct delivery at anj Publlo Wharf in Auckland, BUILDING MATERIAL IN EVER? FORM, Including MOULDINGS. And from Mechanics' Bay Yard and Factory, TIMBER, MOULDINGS, DOORS, SASHES, SPECIAL JOINERY, FRETWORK, AND TURNERY. IMPORTANT 10 BOILDEBS, OONTBAOTOB3, OABINKTMAKEItS, AND JOINEBS. A SPECIALLY SELECTED STOCK OF JOINERS' TIMBER, From tho Company's Talma Mill, thoroughly seasoned and ready for working up, is always kept in Stock at-Mcchanics' Bay Yard, and can be secured in Lots to Bult Customers' requirements. TAIRUA TIMBER la well known as the BEST JOINERS' TIMBER in the MARKET STORAGE ACCOMMODATION Afforded by arrangement in Mechanics'' Bay Yard. SORTING-UP ORDERB Exooated from Mechanics' Bay Yard with out delay. QUOTATIONS AND PATTERN BOOKB On application at MEOHANIC81 BAY OR CUSTOMS-STREET. DT E v l T Sl jiflßf*^V GUNMAKKR, # o^l^^^^ ATJOKLAHD %%kmsW WPPO6IIO &a Cl'y Market*. " • ""* - f™\ ESTABLISHED ISS9. *»*%! Intending Buyers ohonld In. -- ' ? speot the LARofe btoqk of &iV/»»3|&&_ —^r Breech and MuEde-loading ■'■'■'jw*ffi Sons on hand. They will see rr.'.sW3'-'»S the best valub In Auckland, ~. • ;'■ •>■*-: iifeSj Every gun thoroughly examln ;■'■■> a§sf od end traaranteed before dall ' $*%-*:«( very. Ss3sr Hammerleas Guns, with Stamen1* Sfraj Patent Steel Barrels, 13 and Mi gau*B I X SS BUver'B Patent Anti-recoil Butt Pla U>s| tt i§ Wubloy'a Bull Don and Irish Consta- R^ bularyß>3Volvers, also hla New Fatflnt MWi Self-ertraotine Revolver; Kynoeh'i iH«« Patent " Perfect" Reloading Metallio W,im Cartridge Cases and Crimpers; Kler'i \£M Revolver Ammunition and Metallic *fiS> Cartridge Cases ; Newcastle Chilled Shot! Curtiso and Harvey and Plsen Wilk's and Lturenoo's Gunpowder; Kley'a Wadding and Cartridge Casss; Powder Flasks, ShotPouohe*. Same BagK, Gun Cases, Cartridge Belts, Gun Oil. Tow for Gun Cleaning, Ferret Mrnaloa and Holla, Saloon Rlflea, Air Canea, Brcooh-loadlag [mplaments, Bishimj TaoKo. Cattery, Firs works. REPAIRS, Inolndlns Brown'.n3 and R« rtooklng, speolally attended to, and gatlsfaotlm gnarantooa. _____ D. EVITT, ttUWMAKKR ft HfPOITn. «S4. aces'- -r. Avtaaaxa. • pHESTS OF DRAWERS Very Handsome Chests of Drawers, In Rich Mottled Kauri, are now selling at tho following prices for Cash:—Tho Duke of Edinburgh Chest of Eight Drawers (the bonnet drawer richly panelled with totara, bird, and rowa rewa) JBO 10s; Five Drawer Chests, £1. The above artiolos havo always given great satisfaction, and be come more beautiful with age. W. NORRDI, TOP Of SHORTLAKD-aTRKET, \ RARE OPPORTUNITY, A CERTAIN FORTUNE TO AN ENER GETIO MAN WITH MODERATE CAPI TAL. TOR SALE, THE GOOD-WILL. LEASE, . FURNITURE. AND ALL APPLIANCES COMPLETK Of an old and woll-establlshed ■ BAKERY, RESTAURANT, & GROCERY BUSINESS, Situate in the Most Favourite Locality, and doing at the prosent moment tho largest and most Lucrative Business in this oity. Rent moderate, a portion of tho premises beinf? sub-let, covering tho half of it. Tho Business being in full working order, can bo continued by tho purchaser without a mo ment's interruption, and valid reasons will bo given for tho prosent proprietor relinquishing the same. For terms, which are very easy, and full particulars, ap^ No. 8, Quoen-street. 7? W. KRETS CHM A R HAS JUST OPENED A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF FANCY GOODS, CONSISTINQ.OS1 Ladies' Bags, Work-boxes, Deßks, Basketwaro, Brackets, Mirrors, Inkstands, Albums, Purses, Pooket-books, Photo Frames, Cigarette and Cigar Caßes, Cloth and Hair Brushes. Cutlery ware, Eleotro-plated Cruets, Coffee and Tea Sorvices, Toilet Sets, Vases, Musical Boxes, Accordlouß, Concertinas and Tambourines, argo assortment; of Dolls and Toys, Imitation Jewellery, Clouks, Christmas Cards, Per fumery, Fancy Meershaum, and other Pipes and Cigars. INSPECTION INVITED. C. F. KRETSCHMAR, IMPOBTKR OF FANCY GOODS (WHOLESALE S; RETAIL), Opposite tho Market Entranco* ,260. QUBEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. AM. WHITE, FENCER, CUSTOMS-STREET. PRICE LIST. , s. a. Best Ilobart Paling Fence.. 65 0 per chain. Very good do 50 0 „ „ Barbed Wire Fenoe .. .. 20 0 „ „ 8-rallFonce .. .. ..47 6 „ „ ido. .. 55 0 „ „ Picket Fenoss 2 8 per foot. FOR SALE. <«* Kauri PallnpTß 10 0 per 100. WhitaPinedo 8 6 „ „ Heart Kauri .. .. ..12 6 „ „ Hobart .. ; 19 0 „ „ Sawn Boards .. .. .. 18 0 „ „ Puriri Posts, from .. ..13 each. Heavy Posts 16,, Rails Hobart .. .. .. 87 fl per 100. Rails, Rimn Sawn .. ..60 0 „ „' Light Hobart Rails .. .. 60 0 „ „ iOO-gal. Tanks, Iron .. .. 80 0■ „ „ Good Wicket Gates .. .. 8 0 each. Pickets, por doz. 2 0 Tkbmhi ntt.t Cash. COACH FROM DEVONPORT TO LAKE TAKAPUNA, Additional Rtws, to meet the convenience of . the Public. TIME-TABLE. Coach leaves Devon- Coach Leaves Lake port Post-office. :;, School-house. 8.20 a.m. :. .9.5 a.m. ' 10.30 „ -■ .11.16 i, 2. p.m. 2.45 p.m. i.BO „ 5.15 „ r; DAVIS BROTHERS, Proprietorß.



JOHN BUCHANAN, WHOLESALE GROCER, Tea, Coffee & Spice Merchant CUSTOMS-ST., AUCKLAND. Telegraph Address: I Telephone Exchange, "Eagle," Auckland. 1 No. as. The Advertiser dcairos special attention to his Celebrated Brands of BLENDED INDIA AND CHINA TEAS. Since their introduction tho greatly increasod demand for thorn substantially proves their excel lence, nnd confirms the high esteem which the Public have justly accorded them. The following distinctive brands all bear his Trade Mark on the labels, and are packed in lib and Jib packets, also in 61b, 101b, and 401b tins, viz :— Blended India & China Teas. Household Countess Duchesa Princess ' Empress Brands, Blended Pure Indian Teas. Zemindar Brand. BAKING AND YEAST POWDERS. Tho Advertiser also -wishes to brins before the Publio hia Baking and Yeast Powders, which are meeting with general favour, and requests attention to tlio foflowinK Anttlj-tica Hopor s " Laboratory, Hobson-street, Auckland, June 13,1881.—1 have sampled tbo Baking Powder in the bulk, prepared by Mr John Buchanan, Mer chant, Auckland, and havo analysed the sareo and llncl the constituents pure and well-propor tioned. The result proves this article to be superior to any either imported or colonially prepared that has been submitted to me, and I can: therefore, confidently recommend it.to tho publlc-(Signed) J. A. Pond, Colonial Analyst. Kach tin bears his Rogistorcd Trade Mark, Sold by Grocers and Storekeepers Generally. The STOCK of GENERAL GROCERY and Oilmen's Stores comprises a Splendid Assortment, which is constantly being replenished by importations from European, American, and Australian Markets. Catalogues on Application. SPECIAL TEA NOTICE NEW SEASON, 1884-5, I havo received MY FIRST SHIPMENT of the NEW SEASON'S CROP, EX S.S. TAMSUI, from Foochow, via Wellington, Ana shall be glad to Forward LIQUORING SAMPLES on application. The aUALITY of THIS YEAR'S CROP is of Very High Character compared with tho pro vlous yearß. To those about to commence business, attention is drawn to tho great advantage of being in a position to offor the Celebrated and Popular Brands of Spread Eagle Teas, Baking and Yeast Powders, etc., and to secure other special inducements which I am prepared to offer. JOHN BUCHANAN, WHOLESALE GROCER, Customs-Street, Auckland. DRINK NELSON, EVIOATE, & CO.'S GOLD MEDAL PURE BLENDED TEAS. PRICES: 2/- 2/4 2/8 3/- 3/4 4/- FOR PRESS OPINIONS AND ANALYSIS SEE CIRCULAR. NONE GENUINE WITHOUT OUK NAME ON. AUCKLAND BRANCH AGENCIES: ALEXANDRA _ .. Aubin.John AVONDALE - „ Peck, H. BUCKLAND3 _ „ Walker, Thoa. . CAMBRIDGE .. - Eeid, W. HAMILTON EAST .. LeQuesne.P. HAMILTON WEST _ Knox.John HELKNSVILLE.. _ McLeod, P. ana J. HUNTLY .. _ _ Friar and Davlea KAWAKAWA - - Kirkpatricfc, W. J. KIHIKnn.. - _ Ellis, J. W. KINGSLAND ~ - Letts, W. M. KOPURU .. - - Kopuru Saw Mill Co. MOUNT EDEN .. - Surman, S. MOUNT EDEN.. .. Bad«er,R. Mt. ROSKILL ROAD... Rollett, Geo. MONGONUI .. .. Wyles, Robert N.TWTON .. .. .. Stevenson, R. NGARUAWAHIA ... Friar ana Davies NORTH SHORE - Johnston, W. NORTHCOTE - - Porter Bros. OHAUPO .. - - Edwards, J. T. ONEHUNGA - - Moody, Goo. •: ~ OTAHUHU - - Hall, J. PAEROA .. - ~ Robson, J. M. PARNELL.. m ... Marriott, M. • PONSONBY _ ~ Fioia, H. PONSONBY - « Hawthorn, R. PONSONBY - - Yonng.W.H. POKENO .. «. - Campbell, T. RANGIRIRI - _ Gerrard, James TAUPIRI .. - ,- Lovell.W.H.M. TAURANGA .- _ Bodell, Jameß TE AWAMUTU - Stiohbury, J. A. THAMES .. .. - Hansen, J. E. TUAKAU ... - - Walker, Thoa. WADE .. .. - Dunn, S. WAIORONGOMAI _ Soppett, J. WHANGAREI .. „ Conyngham and Co. WOODLANDS .. «• Waikato Land Asso olation - 'NELSON MOATE V *CO., WHOLESALE AND RETAIL TEA MERCHANTS, BLENDERS, AND IMPORTERS, OHBISTOHOEOH, DUNEDIN, WELLINGTON, AND 158, QUEEN-ST 1., AuCKLANn TEAy Unrivalled /fy'/ » /O7 ou "rM/ i ffl* - I /&?/ *BOUNDINB yOY m '■fly/ Strength / AND 4iIGH QUALITY. T7JOR IMMEDIATE SALE, a Butchering JD Bnsmeag, doing a good cash trade, in the centre of tho city; a low price will be taken.— Apply to John Soppet. Land Agent, No. 8, Queen-street.



I Wholesale Dcp6t for Auckland— M. LEVY & CO., QUEEN-STEKET AUOKLANB. For tho Guidance of ©tbers. PAIN VANGUIEESD. GHenmore Eoad, Paddlngtpn, Uth January, 18St " Gentlemen,—Some few -weeks since I vraa no severely affected with indigestion as tqreniiei my rising each morning a matter of difficulty and pain on account of severe pains in the back; and it had just become necessary (or me lot- ko a holiday from my work, for the performance of which I waafcyno means fit, when afrtaad mentioned tc og the benefit he derived from the use of Hamburg Tea. In die hope of gottiug Some relief, 1 used it myself, the result being that I Was myself in threo or four days, ana have not suffered since. My friends have «Lrised me to write this for the guidance ol minors, and you are at liberty to make what uss you pleaso of this. ■ ; ■■■ ." Yours, ■ •!•■.-; ». ' "JOHN KELLY. " Messrs Elliott Bros., Sydney." HAMBURG TEA. HAMBURG TEA. HAMBURG TEA. , CURES DYSPEPSIA, INDIGESTION, BILIOUS . , ' ' v.■NESS./vy'lo1-'1:" - HEADACHE. CONSTIPATION. SOLD BY ALL CHEMISTS AND STORB ■ KEEPERS. - PRICK ONK SHILLING AND THItHS PENCE.. '. ■' ' Wholesalo Depfit for Auckland— M. LEVY & CO., Queen-street, Auckland. 3



Sewing Machines. QINGER SEWTNG MACHINES. Sales in 1882 .603,292 Machines. „ 3881 .561,036 „ , Increase 42,256. r *' S3" THREE OUT OF KVERY FOURTH CHINES SOLD IN THE WORLD ARK SINGER'S. UPWARDS OF THRBE HUNDRED FIRST PRIZES! I! AND AT CHRISTCHUROH EXHIBITION TWO GOLD & TWO SILVER MEDALS. . To be obtained at PER 2/6 WEEK PER 2/6 WEEK Only ai 261, Queen-street, Auckland. BEWAUE OF GERMAN AND OTHER IMITATIONS.' . SINGER SEWING MACHINES, OR IMMEDIATE SALE, A Really Nice Little Fanri of 621 Acres Good Lanu. subdiyidad into 7 or 8 paddocks, allfenced, prin cipally thorn fences ; a 6-roomed Houao ar.d Sheds, Sen,, fot 12cfarB, and a splencid eta-am of fresh water, capable of driving very powwp-, ful machinery ; also has a largo frontage to the harbour. Only 11 miles from Queen-street Wf arf, and will be sold cheap.—Apply to John Boppct,Xahd Ajtent, No. 8, Queen-street