ANNUAL MEETING OF ST. MARY'S PARISHIONERS.

Report ami B.ilanoe-Blieot.

The annual meeting of (he parishioners of St. Mary's, Parnoll, took place last evening, and as there was important business to bo considered, involving perhaps tlio abolition of tlio parish, in order to pave the way for the commencement of the cathedral, there was a full attendance ; the Rev. S. Walpole presided. A lengthy report had been prepared by the vestry for submission to the meeting. Tlio population of the parish is roughly estimated at 3,500, and measured by this, the following statistics are regarded as en couraging : —On Christmas Day in ISSI there were !M communicants, and on New Year's iJay, 1882, H:i; On Christmas Day in 1832 there were 133, and on New Year's Day, 18S:s, fiO; on Christmas Day in 1883 there were 134, and on New Year's bay, Iss 1, "9, The average weekly attendance \\vl* risen from -0 to 42. The number of those confirmed had in creased from 13 in ISS2 to (17 in LSS.'S; !) ot these, however, were from St. Stephen's Native School, which mode the increase from the puri*h <*!). The baptisms were <ll> in 1882, and 7J in 1883. The total number of the congregation was very difficult to ascertain. Now that the new aisle had been added to the church there were COl sittings, 150 of which, according to statute, were free. It was, how ever, much to be wished that tlio number of free seats might be increased. There were now only seven sittings in the church which could be let, and yet the morning congregation was not what it ought to be. The children of tho parish were this year their highest encouragement. In the Central School, in Scarborough Terrace, there had been an average attendance of from 250 to 300. Tho branch schools begun during the past year at Newmarket and in Conquest Place had also met with a large measure of success, tho average weekly attendance at the Newmarket School being 7"), and at Conquest Place 00. The usual attendance at tho children's services on Sunday morning, at!). 15, ranged from 150 to 200. With reference to the project of a new church, it was mentioned that tho Vestry's proposal that the parish should build on the Cathedral site a temporary nave of wood to accommodate 1,000 people, 500 seats being freo, the Diocese adding when convenient a choir of stone and getting possession of the i nave at any time by a return of tho outlay, had been referred by tho Synod to a special commission. Tho Vestry recognis ing:—(l) The immediate necessity for a moro commodious place of worship than tiio present ; (2) the fact that were a cathedral ever built on the site chosen by Bhhop Selwyn, tho money, time, and labour expended in building a new parish church would be in vain; and (3) the Bpecial difficulties, legal and other, both to the diocese and parish of a composite parish and cathedral church, therefore recom mended that to decide whether it should not submit for the consideration of the cathedral commission the following proposals:—"This parish pledges itself to use its most earnest efforts to sturt at once a cathedral building fund, provided that tho cathedral take over tho spiritual care of the parish of St. Mary's, Parncll, satisfying its needs and re quirements in a manner no le-s efficient than at present, and that part of such fund be devoted to building a tomporary cathedral navo to meet the' pressing needs of St. Mary's congregation." It was stated that the ladies' working party had already realised a fund of L4i, A parish library had been formed, and it now con tained 100 books, while the Treasurer had LI9 4s 9d in hand. A parochial branch of the Girls' Friendly Society had been formed, and now numbered 10 members and 8 lady associates. A Mutual Improve ment Society had also bcon successfully started. The church finance was satisfac tory. Though the building of the new aisle entailed an expense of LlO5 11s, this had been fully mot, and a balance of L 0 is lid remained in tho bank to the credit of the parish. Tho receipts for the year had been L 938 s<j Id, being an increase of L2ll 14s on those of ISS2. Tho lease of the parsonage expired in October last, and new arrangements would have to be made, while repairs were urgently needed. In conclusion,the Vestry thanked tho district visitors for their services, and also recorded with regret tho decease of Mr David Hay. The balance-sheet showed the following: — To credit: Offertory, L 420 7s 9d; do. at opening of now aisle, LBG 7s lOd; seat rents, etc., L3151552d; special funds, Lll7oslod. Total, L939lCs7d. Balaneo, L 9 2s lid. To debit:—Overdraft from last year, L 3 17s lOd; parish funds (in cluding incumbent's salary, L4OO, and new aisle to Church, LIGS 11s), LBO9 10s; special funds, Lll7 ;")s lOd. Balance in Bank of NcwZcaland, Loi« 1 Id. Total, L 939 lCs 7d.

Tho Chairman said that with reference to the now church Mr Hocketh had raised an apparently insurmountable legal difficulty. Mr Hesketl) believed it would bo.difKcult for tho Trust Board to put up a composite parish church on the cathedral site. If that were really the case, then the idea of their building a parish and cathedral church on the site selected by Bishop Selwyn would seem to be out of the question. Ho (Row MrWalpole) was anxious the meeting should discuss whether they really wanted ft new church ; it was qultb apparent they could not go on much longer as they wore owing to tho want of accommodation. The vestry submitted tho following proposal:—"The vestry recognising — 1, The immediate necessity of having a houso of God more convenient and better adapted to tho neods of the parish than tho present, 2. The fact that were n oathcdral built on the site chosen by Bishop Selwyn, the money, time, and labour expended in building a now parish churoh weuld be in vain. 3. Tho special difficulties, legal and other, both to the diocese and parish of a composite parish and cathedral church ; recommends that tho parish should consider whether it should not submit forthe consideration of the Cathe dral. Commission the following proposal: —This parish pledges itself to use its most earnest efforts to start at once a Cathedral Building Fund, provided that tho cathedral take over the spiritual care of the parish of St. Mary's Parnell, satisfying its needs and requirements in a manner no less efficient than at presont, and that part of such fund be devoted to building a temporary cathe dral to meet the pressing needs of St. Mary's congregation. Notwithstanding the un certainty that has hung around this im portant question, the ladies' working party have, with praiseworthy zeal, realised from sale of work a fund now amounting to £42. Not that this measures their exertions, as there is still in hand a good deal of work ready for sale. To them the vestry would give its wavmeßt thanks," — Mr W, B. White said that judging from the temper of the Synod at its last sitting, there appeared to be very serious difficulties looming in the distance.—Mr Worthington said the proposal would take tho nomination of tho incuiiiboncy out of the hands of the parishioners. Ho proposed,' " That tlii« meeting objects to any proposal 'which would pluco the inoiiinbpncy of St, Mary's parish absolutely in tho hands of a cathedral chapter,"—Mr Dewos seconded tho motion.—After discussion tho motion and amendment were withdrawn. —Mr R. Maris Clark then moved the adoption of the report. It was agreed to consider the clauses seriatim.—Mr Norman Giblin moved the adoption of the recommendation of tho vestry.—Mr I'prcy Smith seconded the motion.—Mr Worthington proposed, as an amendment, the following :—" Tho vestry, recognising the immediate neces sity of having a houso of God more convenient and better adapted to tho needs of tho parish than the present, and the spenial difficulties (legal and other) both to the diooeso and parish of a composite parish and Cathedral Church, recommends: That this parish pledges itself to use its most earnest efforts to start at once a fund for building a parish church for St. Mary's, Parnell." The discussion was finally adjourned, the vestry to call a meeting to further consider the matter when it seems proper.

The Mclbourno "Argns" states, on the authority of its correspondent tho " Vaga. bond," that t[ie Rev, Mr Chalmers, ono' of tlio resident missionaries, who had recently been on a coasting trip to tho westward of Port Moresby, discovered n new river, and met with a number of cannibal tribes, vlio had never previously seen a white man. Mr Chalmers woa well received by thoao natives, who showed him a large temple, containing an altar and idols, with hundreds of skulls lying around. Tlio "Waitara Press" contributes the following spicy morsel to the literature of (he railway survey question:—"Rumour has it that Mr Carkeek has been discharged, and been bullied besides, by Major Atkin son for saying tlie natives obstructed the survey of tho Mokau route. There is, we think, about as much truth in this state ment as that he was tied up for two days by the Maoris, as reported in tho Patea 'Mail.'"

ANNUAL MEETINGS OF HOUSE HOLDERS.

AUCKLAND CITY.

Tiik annual meeting of the householder? in the City of Auckland Educational District was held last night in the Wellosley-street School-room. Between 50 and GO gentle men were present. Mr P. A. Philips having been callod to the chair, opened the proceedings in the usual manner. Mr .T, G. Carr (Chairman of the retiring School Committee) read the annual report, which showed that from the beginning of the year the Committee had been endeavouring to get the Board to provide increased school accommodation. From a can vass made of tho western side of the district it was proved that there were 219 children not attending school owing to a want of accommodation. Tin's data had, tlieCommitteo believed, efl'ectuallyexploded the theory set up by the Board that the ac commodation was already sufficient; the Committee had recently had tho pleasure of inspecting plans of the new building to be erected in Napier-street. Tho Commit tee regretted the retirement of Mr A. Campbell, their Chairman, by resignation, curly in tho .year, but his place had been ably filled sineo by Mr J. O. Carr. Tho Committco had successfully opposed tho [■■.'commendation of tho Inspector of Schools adopted by the Board that seven should bo substituted for livo years as tho minimum school ago. The Committee, while re gretting the loss of Mr J. Adams, first assistant in WeUcsley-street School, con gratulated the district on having secured an excellent successor in Mr J. C. Dickenson. Instructions had been issued to the teachers to bring Dr. Richardson's temperance text-book into use in the schools. The relations between the Com mittee and Board of Education had been of tho most satisfactory character, the latter conceding to the Committee fuller powers, especially as to the appointment and removal of teachers. The examinations had resulted satisfactorily ; Beresford-street passed 75 per cent. Wellesley-street and Nelson-street were first and second in the Kawlingfl Scholarships, and in the District Seliolarshipsobtained three scholarships and four certificates of competency, three of the latter coming from Wellesley-atreet School and one from Nelson-street. Professor Tucker had borne high testimony to the position of tho primary school boys at the Grammar School ; the Committee drew special attention to the hostile attitude of the Board of Governors towards tho boys from the primary schools, and pointed out the large amount per scholar attending the school paid out of public funds. Owing to complaints that children in the city were excluded by out siders, the Committco had given instruc tions that no outside children should be re ceived until after Thursday. The Com initteo had arranged for a trial of Fraebell's Kindergarten system in Wellesley-street School under the direction ofMissMoreton. They handed over the school to their successors in good working order.—Mr Leaning proposed that the City Council should be asked to remit the water charges. —Tho Chairman expressed the opinion timfc tho remission was beyond the Council's power to make.—Cr. Crowther seconded the proposition pro forma, and in doing so defended the action of the Corporation. He asserted that there had been a great deal of waste in connection with tho supply of water to the schools, and pointed out that iti justice to the ratepayers who paid for the water some charge for it should be made.—Mr Knight argued that the supply of water was a local industry which had been undertaken at considerable expense, and tluv in fairness the charge for it even to tho schools could net bo called in question.—Mr J. Brame justified the proposition,on the ground that the public were vitally interested in the efficiency and economic working of the school system, and that this water being their property, they would not demur to its gratuitous supply to the schools.— Mr Carr said that all the Committee wanted was that a uniform charge might be made, and that the charges should not be de termined by erratic meters.—After some further discussion the proposition was re placed by the following one, which was then put and carried : " That the City Council be respectfully applied to to make a reduc tion in the water charges for the public schools, the amount paid last year, £50, having; largely crippled the resources of the School Committee for the year.—Mr J. G. Carr then moved the adoption of the clause recommending the classification of candidates for open scholarships into those under or of school age, and those over school age, so as to remove tho unfairness of 13 or 15 competing against pupils of 17 or IS, Ho explained that throe over-age pupils had recently taken scholarships.— Air O'Hara seconded the motion, — Mi- Ryan suggested the advisability of estab lishing night schools.—Mr E. Carr moved as an amendment, and Mr W. Shearson seconded, that over-age pupils should .be excluded altogether from the competition, —Mr Carr considered that their admission conferred an undue advantage upon parents in good circumstances who wero enabled to keep their children at school long beyond the school at which poorer children had to be withdrawn.—Mr Cair pointed out that tho Board's " regulations" provided that if average pupils were admitted to the schools they could not be prevented from competing for the scholarships.—Mr Brame and Dr, Purohaa dwelt upon the injudicious ness of making any hard and fast rule for the exclusion from the schools of children over a particular age. There should bo no such restriction while there was room to be utilised, — Some discussion ensued as to whether or not the matter was yUra vires, and at length it was withdrawn. Tho resolution was then passed. The report was adopted. Vakious Propositions, — '-Ir Duke animadverted upon tho notion of the Com mittee in fixing the place of meeting for the Wellesloy-street School, at the extreme end of the district, and therefore proposed that the Committee should be requested to con vene the next meeting at the Nelson-street School. The proposition, however, lapsed for want of a seconder.—Mr Ussher wished to know how many afternoons during the year the schools had been closed. —Mr Carr said that-no. record had been kept, Head teachers had a pertain amount of discretionary power to close in rainy weather.—Mr ussher thought it a very bad practiop. He knew of one school which had been closed threo afternoons in tho week on account of rainy weather. Under the old system of private schools suoh fre quent closings wero unknown. Teachers should have no power in the matter, and they should be paid fixed salaries. He therefore moved, " That in the opinion of this meeting it is not desirable that the public schools should bo olosod during school hours on any pretenoe whatever."— It was notseoonded.—Cr. Crowtherdefended the present practice, seeing that the pre scribed four liours' tuition per diem was given.— Mr Shearson moved, and it was seconded, " That the Committee should be commended for tho action they had taken in the matter," —Eventually these pvoposi tions wore allowed tq lnpsp, and the subject dropped, Election qk Committee.— The following gentlemen wero nominated fov election to the School Committee i— Messrs Thos. Thwaitos, Alfred Aley, 11. B. Shatters, J G. Carr, J. Billington, Edwin Carr, Crow ther, J. Brame, W. J. Offer, Hannan, War burton, Ussher, and Dr. Purchas. Messrs Thwaites, J. G.||Carr, Warburton, and Brame, however, declined to stand. A ballot was then taken, Messrs J. G. Carr and Bpimp aoting a9 scrutineers, with tho following result ;—Crowther, 8Q ; Billing ton, 53 ; Shalders, 51 ; Offer, 47 ; Edwin Carr, 41 ; Aley, 30 ; Hannan, 2S ; Purchas, 21 ; Ussher, 18. Messrs Crowther, Billing, ton, Shalders, Offer, E. Carr, Aley and Hannan wero declared duly elected. On tho motion of Mr Knight, seconded by Mr Lepine, a hearty roto of thanks was passed to the retiring Committee, and a similar vote was passed to the Chairman.—A meet ing of tho newly-elected Committee was held immediately, when Mr Crowther was elected Chairman pro lem.

NEWTON.

The householders of this district have always displayed a great deal of interest in the annual educational meetings, and that last night was no exception to tlio rule. Tliure were inoro than one hundred per.soi.s present.—Mr Francis Cherry presided.—

The annual report of the outgoing Com mittee was read by Mr S. Brooking. AVo malco the following extracts : —The average daily attendance at Newton East is 652, and the average roll BS3, but the Board of Education considered the school over crowded, and ordored the number to be re duced to SOO. Thus duiing the year a largo number of children have been refused admittance. At Newton West, the average daily attendance is 226 with an average roll of 302. In January, 1883, the average attendance was 162, and a roll of 227, show ing an increase of attendance of 64 and roll of 75. The average daily attendance at both schools Is 878, with a roll of 1,102. Mr W. H. V. Bindon, head-master of New ton East, tendered his resignation on December 20, and at an ordinary meeting

of the Committee on January 11 Mr O'Donoghue was recommended to the Board to fill the vacancy. Owing to the meeting not hnving been called in pursuance of section 72 of the Education Act, 1877, it was informal, and a special mooting was called for the 24th inst., when tho Kov. JR. Coates was recommended. lie has since declined the appointment, and the Board of Education has since referred tho list of applicants back to the Committee for reconsideration. Robert McCullough, one of the scholars, has obtained a liaw'lings Scholarship, while four pupils won certifi cates of proficiency at the last examination. The statement of accounts showed total receipts £194 7s 7d. The credit balance at close of year was £23 12s 3d. The ballot for Committee for the ensuing year re sulted as follows : —J. Morrison, 99 ; Mac dermott, S9 ; Wilkes, S3 ; Hodgson, 74 ; Sargeson, 70 ; Jamieson, 55 ; Warren, 54 • MelT, 40 ; Sexton, 39; Smith, 9 ; informal' 4. Messrs Morrison, Macdermott, Wilkes' Hodgson, Sargoson, Jamieson, and Warren were declared ele'eted. Messrs Garratt Bell, and Jenkin were the scrutineers. On the motion of the Rev. Mr Mason] the best thanks of the householders were ordered to be conveyed to Mr Bindon for his services during tho four and a half years he has been in charge of the school.—A vote of thanks was passed to the outgoing Committee on the motion of Mr French.—The Chairman announced that the school would be opened on Wednesday. —A householder denounced the present system of giving five months holiday out of the twelve.

Mr O'Dosouiiuf.'s Appointment.—The question of the informality in connection Mr O'Donoghue's appointment was raised by Rev. I. Mason. The correspondence between the Board and Committee waß read.—ln reply to Mr Mason, the Com mittee were unable to say whether Mr O'Donoglnie's would have been elected if three days' notice had been given. It was impossible to say how the absent committecmen would have voted — Mr Mason thought the Committee should have adhered to their previous decision, and not retired from it because of the breach of the form of the Act. They should not have gone back from what they did be cause of what they heard outside or from the Board. —Several members of the Com mittee rose to deny that the retraction was because of anything they had heard.—Mr Wilkes added that this was the first occa sion on which they had had the power of electing a head-master, and a slur should not be cast upon them because of an error. The Board had not tried to influence them in the election.—Mr Mason s,aid he did not wish it thought that he reflected on the want of knowledge of the Act by the Committee, but ho thought the previous decision should have been adhered tosubsequently. The Secretary said that there were five members at the first meeting and four at the second. Nothing detrimental to Mr O'Donoghue was said between the first and Becond meetings. On second examination of the credentials, the Committee con sidered Mr Coatcs's the best.—Mr Warren said, in an interview with the Inspector of Schools, that gentleman suggested Mr Stewart as the best man amongst the appli cants, and Mr Coates as tho next best. Mr O'Donoghue's name was net mentioned on that occasion. He believed the Inspector indicated on a former occasion that Mr O'Donoghue was not capable of taking charge of or managing a largo school. This was before the appoint ment. — Rev. Mr Mason said this satisfied him. If the answer had been otherwise, ho would havo concluded that the Board was again attempting to take the power of appointment out of the hands of the Committee.—Mr Warren took occasion to deny the statement that tho Committee had a quarrelsome meeting on the occasion. Committee Mef.tiso.—At a meeting of the Committee subsequently, Mr J. Morri son was elected Chairman of Committee, Mr J. C. Wilkes Treasurer, and Mr S. Brooking Secretary.

PONSONBY.

The meeting of Ponsonby householders was largely attended. Mr Devore presided. The Secretary, Mr D. F. Evans, read the report, which showed that the school had carried off the highest honoura at the late scholarships examination for the whole pro vincial district. The report was adopted. —Mr Bailey, in returning thanks, said he had received nothing but courtogy and assistance from nine successive school com mittees with which ho had been associated. —The Chairman announced that Mr W. Swanson, M.H.R., had given a donation of £5 worth of books to each of tho three boys who had won scholarships, and also presented six valuablo maps to the school. The following committee was olected : - Messrs Dovore, Masefield, J. Gittos, Allen, Dutton, E. Cooper, and Field.

DEVONPORT.

At the Devonport mooting, Mr O. Mays presided. Tho report \xm very satisfactory, and the statement of accounts showed a credit balance of £1 0s Gd. The following gentlemen wor elected on tho committee :— Messrs May?, White, Gerrard, Burnett, Lankham, Hooker, and tho Rev. Mr Bates. Mr T. L. White was elected Chairman.

MOUNT ALBERT.

The annual meeting of householders waa held in the school-house at 8 p.m., and was better attended than usual, but still many residents who might have been expected to be present were absent. On the motion of Mr Fry, seconded by Mr Stuart, the Rev. J. Haselden was elected chairman of the meeting. The Secretary of the outgoing Committee read the report for the past year. The following gentleman were then duly elected to servo as the Committee for the current year,— Messrs Stuart, Miller, Martin, N. Wood, A. K. Taylor, E. Allen, and the Rev. J. Haseldon. A vote of thanks was passed to Mr Fry, who is about to leave tho district, for his valuable services in connection with the school. A vote of thanks was accorded to tho Chairman and the mooting soparated.

MOUNT EDEN.

The meeting, numbering between 50 and 60, was under the chairmanship of Mr Thompson. After the reading of a satis faotory report by Mr Cole, Chairman of the outgoing Committee, the election was pro ceeded with. Nine persons were nominated, and the following seven elected :~Me6srs Gladding, sen., Donaldson, W. Cole, Hootan, J. Buttle, Smith, and Roberts. A vote of thanks to tho Chairman closed a harmonious meeting,

PARNELL.

The annual meeting of the householders for the above school district was held in the School-room lust evening, when the largest attendance ever seen at a Paroell school meeting took place. Mr Smith, the Secretary, read the minutes of the • last annual meeting, which were approved of and confirmed. The report for the past year, which was of a very satisfactory nature, was then read and carried unani mously. Mr Gilbert (Chairman) then vacated the chair, and on the motion of Mr. Thoburn, seconded by Mr C, Wood, Mr Moss, M.H.R., was called to tho chair. The report showed average numbor on roll December quarter, 482, being an increase of 02; averago attend ance samo term, 372. For tho standard examinations 194 had been presented, and 128 passed. Twenty gentlemen were nomi nated as members ; the voting resulting as follows :—Thoburn, C 3 ; Winks, 5S ; Ire land, 57; Crozier, 56"; Robinson, 44; Hamilton, 44; Taylor, 41; Nixon, 40; Wavmouth,39 ; Barber, 31; 11. Walker, 29; C. Wood, 20 ; Gilbert, 22 ; Clark, 21; Pol lard, 211 Fitts, 20; Furber, 20; Smith, 18; Shrewsbury, 6; Slater, s.—Messrs Fowler, Reynolds, Cottingham, and Warner acted as scrutinors.— Mr Thoburn returned thanks to the householders for placing him at tho head of the poll.—Votes of thanks were then unanimously given to the outgoing committee for their services during the past year, and to the head-master of the school (Mr P. Lennard)andhisassistantteachers.— The meeting then dispersed.—A meeting of the newly-appointed committee was then held, and Mr W. Hamilton was elected Chairman,

A recent number of the "Wanganui Herald " has a favourable notice of several new pictures by Mr Geo. Sheriff, a local arList. One of them, illustrating the de structionof a sheep by keas, in specially com mendedasafaithfulstudy from nature. "This picture" (says our contemporary) "lias been shipped to London, where wo hope to hear of its safe arrival, and acceptation attho next exhibition in the Koyal Academy, where, we feel sure, it will arrest many a favourable scrutiny, should the 'hanging committee' give it a good place on the line. Mr Sheriff has also finishedjtwo very charm ing views of scenery on Lake Wakatipu, which are not only proofs that he is fast gaining ground as a landscape painter, but are in themselves sterling pictures well worthy of a place in any collection. We understand they are destined for Auckland, where, we feel sure, they will be much ad mired."

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THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR, TUESDAY, JANUAKY 29, 18S4.



Auctions. W. S. COCIUSAMEI fJAS. fIACRK TO-MORROW, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 30, ISLAND CURIOS. BOOKS. FANCY GOODS. 171 OR SALE, nt. our Rooms; Queen-street, ? on Wednesday, 50th InaU at 11 o'clock, ISLAND CURIOS, consisting; of Spears, Clubs. Paddlrs Bowb and Arrows, Mats, Canoes. Sliel!3, &c. 400 VOLUMES BOOKS. FANCY GOODS. SAMUEL COCHPvANE & SON, 1 Auctioneers. W. 8. COCHKANF.J UAS. DAOB* 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-street, on Wednes day, 20th February, nt 12 o'clock, THE CALLIOPE ESTATE, situate between the Victoria Wharf and the New Dock, only two minutes' walk from either. Full particulars in future issue. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. W. S, COOHRANK.I [JAMES DACRB. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 4. FREEHOLD PROPERTIES. WOODSIDE TAKAPUNA MANGAWAI MANGAPAI COROMANDEL DRURY MANGONUI WAIPAREIRA MARERUTU OMANAIA THE subscribers have received instruc tions to sell, at their Rooms. Queen-street, on Monday, February i, at 12 o'clock, WOODSlDE—Government Township—Allot ment 29, containing 32 perches, 66 feet frontage, by 132 feet: is a first-rate build ing site, stands high, and has a grand view, situated close to the Wharf. MANGAPAI VILLAGE-Lots 19, 20, 21, and 22, containing 3 acres 3 roods 11 peroh.es, having very extensive frontage on one side to Mangapai River, and on other three sides to Niger, Brown, and Cook-atreota. MANGAWAI VILLAQE-Lota 53 and 71, con taining 9 acres and 3 roods; largo frontage to Mangawat River and throe streets. OMANAIA —Lot 10, containing 44 acres, frontage to Pingaungo Ocek. KAPANGA-Lots 3i and 35. KINQSTONE-Thirty-eight Lots, Nos. 7 to 14. TAKAPUNA-Lot 1 4, containing 105 acres, close to Luke Takapuna. DRURY—Lot 55, containing 1 rood and 8 porohes—6B by 300 feet, WAIPAREIRA-Lot 81, containing 80 acre* good land. MANGONUI-Middle part lot 88, Parish of Kohnmaru, containing 80 acres. MARERUTU-N.W. part 01, containing 46 acres. For further particulars, apply to SAMUEL COCHRANE 4 SON, Auctioneers. TO-MORROW, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 30. TO WHOLESALE DRUGGISTS, CHEMISTS, PERFUMERS, DRAPERS, AND OTHERS. EXTENSIVE UNRESERVED SALE OF PRICE AND COMPANY'S SPECIALLY SELECTED PERFUMERY. EX CANDIDATE. GABRIEL LEWIS HAS received instructions to sell at his Rooms on the above date, at 11 o'clock, OA CASES WELL-ASSORTED PER «U FUMEHY, AS ABOVE. Terms at Sale. Tho Auctioneer calls special attention to this consignment, being specially selected and dis tilled for this market, and will be found to con tain all tho properties desired. TO-MORROW, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 30. JUNCTION YARDS. IN consequonco of Tuesday being the Anniversary of the Colony and a Public Holiday, tho undersigned will hold their usual Sale at tho Junction Yards on WEDNESDAY, January .to. HUNTER AND NOLAN. TO-MORROW. ~" WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 30. JUNCTION YARDS. 1 QA FAT BULLOCKS from Hawera JLO\7 andWalkato W0 Fat Sheep, year prime, from Matamata 400 Fat Sheep from Hawera 200 Fat Sheop and Lambs from Waikato Dairy Cows, Store Cattle, Pigs, &c. , HUNTER & NOLAN. . FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 1. DURHAM YARDS. FOR SALE, at the Durham Yards, on Friday next, a'. 10.30 o'clock, SINGLE-HOODED BUGGY, HORSE AND HARNESS. At 10.30 o'clock, HUNTER & NOLAN. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 4. DURHAM YARDS. The Undersigned will hold their TjiIFTH '■'• WOOL O ALE OP THE SEASON ON F E B R U A It V 4, AT TWO O'CLOCK", HUNTER ft NOLAN. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 7. JUNCTION YARDS. SHEEP FAIR, mi IE UNDERSIGNED will hold their FIRST ANNUAL SHEEP FAIR ON FEBRUARY 7. Intending vendors will bo good enough to" Bond particulars for cataloguing on or before tho previous Tuesday. HUNTER & NOLAN. DURHAM YARDS. TjiOl! SALE, at the Durham Yards, 1 every Tuesday, at 11 o'clock, niDES, TALLOW, WOOL, and SKINS, HUNTER & NOLAN: THURSDAY, JANUARY 81, At 11 o'clock. WRECKAGE OF THE BARQUE INDIA. Os Accoust op Whom it May Concern. ; G. W. BINNEtf HAS received instructions to soil by public auction, at his Fort-street Stores, on Thuradaj-,. Jdtmiiry 3ist, at 11 o'clock, THK WHOLE OP THE WRECKAGE BA.VED FROM THE BARQUE INDIA. * Com prising ■ SAOj?, HOPES. BLOCKS AND GENERAL ■ Terms Cadi, j m ' ii". ,:'. ■~..' -



'Auctions. TO-MORROW, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 30, NOON. UPPER QUEEN-STREET. SUPERIOR HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE AND EFFECTS, SEWING MACHINE, OIL PAINTING, PICTURES, &c, &c, &c. R. ARTHUR HAS been favoured with instructions from Mr A. S. Carlisle (who is leaving for America) to sell by public auction, at his residence, corner of Upper Queen-street (short distance beyond tho York Hotel), on Wednes day, the 30th instant, at 12 o'clock noon, HIS HOUSEHOLD. FURNITURE AND EFFECTS, conaistiiiK of Drawing-room. Dining room, Bedrooms, and Kitchi'ii—all in first-class ordSr. Walnut Drawing-room Suite (blue rep), Dining-room Suite in hor?chair^Ceiiar Loo Tables, Dining Table, Cedar Cornice Poles and Rings, Muslin Curtains. Lnr«o Handsome Gilt Framed Mirror. Valuable Oil Painting. Good Engravings, Mottled Kauri Chetlonicr, Mottled Ka3k Cou<-h. Lndies' Writing Desk, Carved Brackots. Household Guide and oilier Books, Glass, Chlnu. and Earthenware, I'latedwaro, Singer's Sowing Machine, Cedar Half-tester Hedsteads, Mottled Knurl Bedroom Suite, Rimu, &c. A Largo Fancy Wardrobe, Bedding, Kitchen Utonsils, Tools, Wheelbarrows, on view on the morning of Sale. TO-MORROW, 10.30 a.m. APRICOTS, PLUMS, PEARS, APPLES, Ex Hnwea, from Nelson. R. AKTHUK WILL poll by auction, at liin Mart, Queen-street, To-morrow, Wednesday, at 10.30, 00 Cases Assorted Fruit, from Nelson—Ap ples, Plums, Apricots, Peara. Also. Assorted Fruit from Waikato, etc. THURSDAY, 12 o'clock. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, FANCY GOODS, tc, &c. R. ARTHUR WLL Sell by Auction, at his Mart, Queen-street, Thursday, at 12 o'clock noon. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE AND EFFECTS. SUITES, Carpets, Hearth Rugs. Fender and Irons. Piano, Cheffonier, Cheats Drawers. Iron and Wood Bedsteads, Cano and Wood Chairs, Washstands, Dressing Tables, Ware, &c, Sec. Also, Lot of Fancy Goods, Kits, Soap. Scent Bottles, Bracelets, Pipes, Clothing, Jewellery, &c, &c. B. TONKS] B. C. CARIt [i). D. TONKS WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY G. PRELIMINARY NOTICE. QT. TTELIERS. OT. TTELIERS. CHOICE RESIDENCE SITES, IN THIS DESIRABLE ESTATE, Of from 1 Quarter to 3 Acres in extent, Will bo sold on the above date. Plans can be had of Auctioneers. Further particulars in a few days. B. TONKS AND CO. B. TONKS.] [K. C. CARS.] [B, D. TONKS. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 7. PROPERTIES IN THE ESTATE OF THE LATE DAVID WHITE. REMUERA. BERESFORD-STREET. HUNUA. PAPAKURA. MARAETAI. KARAKA. ONEHUNGA. B. TONKS & CO. TTAVE been instructed by the Trustee? ■*-*- In the Estate of .tho lato D. White to sell by auction, on Thurcday, the 7th February, at 12 o'clock, CITY OF AUCKLAND—Corner of Beresford and Howc-strcots, being Allotment 35 Section 54. REMUERA—Allotment 191 of Sec. 16, Suburbs. Good situation and near the main rood containing 2 acres and 9 perches. HUNUA - Allotments 106 and 179, Parish Hunua, containing 453 acres. HUNUA—Allotment 177, containing 327 acres. MARAETAI-Allotment 40, Parish of Maractal containing 560 acres. PAPAKUBA-Allotment 39 (except so much as is execptcdafcy Crown Grant), containing 381 acres more or less. KARAKA-Part of Allotment 88 (except such part as is execpted), containing 86 acres more or less. PAPAKURA - Being Country Lot No. 8, Parish of Papakura, 96 acres more or less. ONEHUNGA-Part of Allotment 3, Section 20, Village of Onehungo, TERMS One-third Cosh; balance at threo years at seven per cent. B. TONKS] B. O. OABB ' [B. D. TONKS, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 13. TOWNSHIP OF AVONDALE. A RESIDENCE OF NINE ROOMS, WITH EXTENSIVE GROUNDS. B. TONKS & CO. TTAVE recoived instructions to soil by auction, at an early date, THE TOWNSHIP OF AVONDALE, on the Banks of Avondalo Creek, cut up into Business. Residence, and Suburban Sites, all at present laid down in grasß; closo 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 run to and from town sixteen times daily. RESIDENCE of nine rooms, with Dairy, Store-room, Etnblo, Barn, Hay-sheds, and all necessary Onthouscs and Offices, within three quarters of a mile of Avondale Station, one mllo of New Lynn; Orchard in full bearing; Gordon and rich paddocks, consisting of 26 acres. Plans Ready. B. TONKS.] |.B. 0. CABB.] |B. D. TONKS. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 1884. By Order of the Registrar of the Supreme Court if New Zealand, at Auckland, at the Request of tho Mortgagees. B. TONKS & CO. HAVE been instructed to sell by auction on Wednesday, the 13th February, 1884, at 12 o'clock noon, at their Auction Mart, Queen street, Auckland, HAMILTON WEST, WAIKATO — Towr- Allotments 272, -131, 432, and 433, being the p operty of Thomas Millington Hill, with tho Butcher's Shop, Dwellings, and Premises thereon erected. Well situated in main street. . Also. HAMILTON EAST, WAIKATO—Part of Town Allotment 25. containing 17J perches (more or less); mid lot 4 of sub division of allotment 73, Hamilton East, with tho largo .well-built Oddfellows Hall and buildings thereon erected. Full particulars may bo obtained, and the con ditions of sale seen, at the Auction Mart of B, TOKKS & CO., | Quc n-atrcot, Auckland.



Auctions. TOMORROW, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 30, AT NOON. R. C. GREENWOOD WILL soil by Auction at his Mart, 129, Queen-street, 9 CHOICE VILLA SITES, nbout }-Aero each, immediately opposite St John's Church, Nortlicote, commanding tine views of the Harbour and City. Lithographic Plans may bo had on application to the Auctioneer. TOMORROW, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 30. R. C. GREENWOOD WILL sell by Auction tit lub Mart, 129, Queen-street, 30th January, at Noon— 471G SHARES IN THE NEW CORBY GOLD-MINING COMPANY. R. C. GREENWOOD, Auctioneer. TO-MORROW ! TO-MORROW ! TOMORROW ! TO-MORROW ! T3ELMONT. JjELMOWT. SHOAL BAY, NORTH SHORE, VILLA SITES! VILLA SITES! VILLA SITES ! VILLA SITES ! VILLA SITES ! VILLA SITES ! R. C. GREENWOOD Ty ILL sell by auction at his Mart, 129, Queen-street, to-morrow (Wednesday) Jan. 30, IBSI, at noon, gg CHOICE VILLA SITES OF ABOUT .ONE ACRE EACH, Commaodiag FINE AND EXTENSIVE VIEWS OF THK CITY AND SURROUNDING COUNTRY, And ADJOINING VICTORIA PARK AND NEAR THE DEVONPORT WHARF. THE SOIL IS OF GOOD AND QUALITY, THE WHOLK OF THE LOTB HAVK A GOOD ASPECT, AND NEED ONLY TO BE SEEN TO BE APPRECIATED. The IXtTS, having a water front&go, are admirably adapted for FRUIT or MARKET GARDENING. The Lots aru flagged, and plans will be ready In a few days. Terms: 1 cash; J in 8 months by P.N., with 7 per cent added ; balance can remain two or three years, at current rate. R. C. GREENWOOD, Auctioneer. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 1884, MrR, 0. GREENWOOD HAS been instructed by the Auckland Harbour Board to Bell by public auc tion, at the Offices of the Board, Fort-street, on Friday, Ist February, USi, at 11 a.si.. THE WHOLE OF THE MATERIAL OF THE OLD DEVONPORT WHARF, as It now stands, and also those Portions of the Material of the Old Wharf now lying upon the Beach. Full particulars may bo obtained upon appli cation at the Offices of too Board. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 8. By order of the Registrar of the Supreme Court of New Zealand, Northern District, at Auck land. THE undersigned has been favoured with instructions to sell, at his Mart, 29, Queen street, Auckland, on Friday, Bth February. 1884, at 11 noon, by order of the Supreme Court above named. All those Pieces or Parcels of LAND, contain ing I Acres, more or less, situated ia the Parish of Pakuranga, County of Eden, in the Provincial District of Auckland and Colony of New Zealand, being Allotment* 30, 37. JO. and 41. of the Village of Howick, with all the rights and appurtenances there to belonging. Full particulars may be had, and a plan of the npcrty may be seen, at the Office of Messrs shley and Jackson, Queen-street, Auckland, and also nt the Office of tho undersigned, where the conditions of eitlo may bo seen. R. C. GREENWOOD, Auctioneer. ' THURSDAY, JANUARY 31, At 12.15 sharp. AUCKLAND TIMBER? CO.'S COTTAGE AND STAPLES, WEST-STREET, NEWTON. VAILE AND DOUGLAS HAVE received instructions to sell by auction, at their Ilootns, Shortland street, THE ABOVE-MENTIONED PROPERTY. Cottage contains flvo rooms, Stables nino stalls and looso box, with Allotment No. 6. Section 5, Sub of Allotment 9, Section 7 Suburbs frontage to West-street, 34 feet by a depth of 100 feet. VAILE AND DOUGLAS, Land and Estate Auctioneers, Shortland-street. THURSDAY, JANUARY 3t, At 12.15 p.m. sharp. VAILE &. DOUGLAS WILL Sell by Auction at their Rooms, Shortland-strcet, THE FOLLOWING VALUABLE PROPER TIES :— TWO COTTAGES IN CHAPEL STREET, situated between Victoria and Durbaai streets, cuntuining 1 rooms each, with Allotments x 107. SYMONDS-STREET, ONEHUNGA-House of 6 rooms, pantry, verandah, concrcto tank (1,000 gallons), shoda, etc., together with Allotment No. 51, Boction .h2, One hunga, containing 2 roods M perches. *Jao, Allotments 13,15,17. 27, and 29 of Section 38. Onehunga. containing 4 acres 3 roods and 1 porches, all fenced and in gross. WAIKOMITI-Lot 2il, Parish of Walko mit.i, County of Eden, containing 5 acres i and 4 perches. Splendid land fenced on i ono side, good site for strawberry garden; 1 mile from railway station, half-mile from water carriage. Terms: 1 cash; balance at 8 per cent VAILE AND DOUGLAS, hand and Estate Auctioneers, Shortland-strcet



ALFRED BFCKLAND. THURSDAY, JANUARY 31. THE REMUERA YARDS. FOR SALE, at the Remuera Yards, on Thursday, January 31, DAIRY COWS, STORE CATTLE 180 Head Well-fatted Cattle 1000 Fat Sheen and Lambs 200 Superior Down Wethers from Matnmata Fat and Storo I'iga Too Hay market Wool. Hide, and Skin Sale each Tuesday. ALFRED BUCKLAND. riOUNTRY CATTLE SALES. Fapakura—Wednesday, January I! 0 Waiuku—Saturday, February 2 Pukekoho—Monday, February I Pokcno—Monday, February 18 Drury—Wednesday, February 2Q Papukura—Wednesday, February 27 ALFRED BUCKLAND. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 5. TH E SIIE EI 1 FAI R. The best opportunity for soiling STUD AND STORE SHEEP IN THE SKABON Will bo at UKMUERA, on TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 5, AT 12 O'CLOCK. Entries for Catalogue will close on FRIDAY, February 1. ALFRED BUCKLAND. THE HAYMARKET. SEVERAL FIRST-CLASS REAPERS AND MOWERS AND REAPERS FOR SALE. Tho same may bo viowed on application being made at the Oillce of ALFRED BUCKLAND. TUESDAYS. THE HAYMARKET. SALE OF WOOL, SHEEPSKINS, HIDES, and TALLOW, oach TUESDAY, at 12 o'clock. ALFRED BUCKLAND- THE HAYMARKET. RBGULAR BALES OV HAY AND STRAW EACH TUESDAY AND FRIDAY, At 11 o'clock. ALFRED BUCKLAND. Auctions. THURSDAY, JANUARY 31, At 1-2.15 sharp. v VAILE AND DOUGLAS, WILL sell by auction at their Rooms, Shortland-Htruot, THAT VALUARLE ESTATE AT PUKEICOHE Known as " WOOOHOUSK FARM," And containing 1,53« acres, subdivided into EIGHTEEN FARMS Of from 43 to 129 acres each. Those farms are admirably situated botween the thriving villugo of PATUMAHOK on the one hand, and the now SWISS SETTLEMENT of HbLVKTIA on the other.. No. 2 Farm la about half bush and half open land of good quality. There is a very beautiful waterfall on tills property. No. S Farm is part bush, part open, with a paddock of good cribs, also dwelling -house, gtablo, and cowshed. Farms No. 4 nnd 5 are part bush, part open, Cooil quality hind. Tho remainder of those ftirmsaro all opon fern land, easily available and well watered. Torms: Ono quarter cash, one quartor In three years, roinainder in five years, with interest on the unpaid balance at (i per cent per annum. Plans are now ready, and can bo liad on application. Title—Land Transfer. VAILE AND DOUGLAS, Land and Estate Auctioneers, Shortland streot. "DUBLIC NOTIFICATION. Crown Lands Office, Auckland, 28th January, IBM. It is horcby notillml that the Tolls leviable at the Newmarket Turnpiko Gate and at the Rcmueru Road Chainßur for tho twelvecalendar mouths commencing on the 4th February, 1881, will bo offered for Snle by Public Auction, at the Mart of Messrs Tonksand Co.. Quoen-Btreet, Auckland, on FRIDAY, the lot February next, at 12 o'clock noon. D. A. TOLK, Commissioner of Crown Lands. Notk.—Conditions of Sale may bo seen at this ofllce, and at Messrs Tonks and Co.'s Auction Mart, Queon-streot, Auckland. Coaches. "VTORTHERN OMNIBUS COMPANY J3I (LIMITED). NEW NORTH ROAD TIME-TABLE, on and aftor MONDAY, Docembor 17th, 1883 :- Auckland to Mt. Albert Avondalo and Mt Al and A voudalo. bort to Auckland. Learo Union Bonk: Lcavo Avondalo: 7 a.m. 7.55 a.m. 10.15 „ 8.30 „ 12.15 p.m. 11.30 „ •1.80 „ t2.25p.rn; 115 ~ 5.15 „ 6.15 „ 5.30 .. To Mt Albert only. IFrom Mt. Albert only. SATURDAYS. 7 a.m. 7.55 a.m. M 0.15 „ 8.30 „ 1.10 p.m. 111.15 „ 2.30 „ 2.30 p.m. I ■ 8 „ 10.30 ~ 5.30 ~ 11 „ tll.iS .. *For Mt Albert only. tFrom Mt, Albert only. Auckland to New New Lynn to Auck- Lynn. land. 2.15 p.m. 7.15 a.m. 515 „ 3 p.m. SATURDAYS. 1.30 p.m. 7.15 a.m. 10.30 „ 4.50 p.m. GREAT NORTH ROAD. Auckland and Arch Hill. Leave National Hank. Lcavo Arch Hill. 7.".0 a in. 8.15 a.m. "J „ 9.30 „ Ht.ll „ 9.45 „ II.JJ „ 11 „ - 1 liiii 12.25 p.m. 1.15 .. 1.35 „ 2.1* ~ 3 „ 3.1; i „ "ILoO „ 5.5 „ 4.20 „ "5.:i0 „ 5.45 „ O.M „ 7 Satnrday Nitflits Only. Saturday Nights Only. B.KO ii.m. D.lan.m. io i,;., io.- o .. An Omnibus will rim from Provincial Lunatic Asylum 16 Auckland at 0.25 am,, and "3,30 p.m.. and from Aur.Maml (National Hank) to Asylum 1.1.i and ;•:.',() p.m. Also, an Omnibus will run from Avondalo to Auckland at 9 ii.m., and from Auckland (National Bank) lo Avondule 5.30 p.m. Sutnrday Nights ONf,Y; Avondalo to Auckland 6 p.m.; Auckland to Avondale 10.30 p.m. ' Will not run on Saturdays. Optician, &c. TP B A O O O X, • OPTICIAN, HAS IN STOCK SPECTACLES ANb KYE GLASSES of every description. An Acoubath Fit Guaranteed. COMPOUND MICROSCOPES ft TELK SCOPES* Powerful and Cheap. ANEROrp BAROMETERS, THERMOMBTEBB, Elkstbio Bells, Battkbies, and Fittings. Mamcotto Electrlo Machines and Medical Colls, OPERA GLASSES, BINOCULAR, FIELD „ AND MARINE GLASSES, THEODOLITES, SEXTANTS, COMPASSES. SPECIAL ™|™ fe TAYLOR . B hM&°/ £&£ A Be Ml discount. Nearly 600 la use InlAuot OPPOSITE THE POST-OFFICB, Shortland-street. US T RECEIVED, Ex Tongarlro, I A STOCK OF ARTISTS' MATERIALS. J. LEECH, Shortland-street. 1 H. J O 0 X I N G, *3 • Houaa and land agent COLLECTOR. Sea , Opposito Surrey Hills Estate Alien hili.



Hotels. XMPERIAL HOTEL, CORNER OK QUEEN AND KORT STREETS. T. T. ANDERSON, PnopitiETOß, Begs to inform tho Public that he is now ready to rccciyo Boarders at his New Hotel, whore they will find every accommodation, not Cold, and Shower Baths. Large, Spacious Bedrooms. Luncheon from Ito 2. A S O N I C II O T E L, DEVONPORT, NORTH SHORE. W. H. PEARCE lias much pleasure in intimating that the whole of the extensive addition:; a ad alterations to tho Masonic are now llnally completed. Persons desirous of residing in this delightful district will, by patronising the above Hotel, receive every attention required to niako them happy and comfortable. Tho rooms are lofty, well ventilated, neatly and elegantly furnii-lied. Select Swilea of Apartments. Private Sitting rooms. One of tho llucst Billiard-rooms in the Colony, lltted with everything iidiv and llrst claaa. BATHING—Fresh and ih\U Water. 11UGU1KS supplied in live minutes' notice. \Y. 11. I'KAJIGE. l>cnlis(ry. THE TEST H. I'AINLESS DENTISTRY. 75, QUERN-STRKKT (Firth's Buildings). Most Wonderful Improvements in the Manu facture of ARTIFICIAL TEETH. CllK.H'i:U THAN EVKIt. DR. L, SINCLAIR, Member of the HO3III Colleice of Surgeons, Eng land; Licentiate of Dental Surgery, Ivolund; fully dlplonicd; THE WELL-KNOVVN SPECIALIST ON THE TEETH AND MOUTH. From Collins saeet, Melbourne, and Botany street, .Sydney, HAS AIUUVEU IN AUCKLAND, And may be Consulted at No. 75, Oucen-Btreot (Piiitii's llUILUINOB), till the 30th mat. only. His succoss In tho moat dlfllcult cases, whero others have failed, may be noted in the leading newspapors in the Australian Colonies. DR. SINCLAIR Undertakes tlio euro of Harelips, Cleft Palates, and all Discuses of the mouth. DR. SINCLAIR. Being accompanied by TWO FIRST-CLASS MECHANICAL ASSISTANTS, will make Artificial Teeth on the spot; and by lining and trying thorn in before ilnishing, precludes all chances of misfit. DR. SINCLAIR, Having j ust returned from England and Amorica has brought such magnificent appliances that will enable him to mako Artificial Toeth on Gold. Celluloid, Vulcanite, Platina, Centennial, &c, as made in America, and superior to any made in the Colonies. DR. SINCLAIR Is so confident of giving satisfaction that ho will accept of no remuneration unless a Perfect Fit be obtained. DR. SINCLAIR Makes his Artificial Teeth at such a moderate price us to defy competition. DR. SINCLAIR. Having administered the Gas to over 15,000 without a single accident, can guarantee It to bo perfectly pafo. DR. SINCLAIR Has invented tho EHthicniatlucsic Fluid for tho Painless Extraction of Teeth. DR. SINCLAIR'S Artificial Palutes do not injure the mouth, but presorvo It. DR. SINCLAIR Has invented tlio "Acoustic Palate," which materially improves tho voice, rundoring it purer ami more distinct; specially adapted for actors, actieSßefl, speakers, and to all those to whom a clear, distinct voice is necvisary. Dr. Sinclair has innumerable testimonials Xroui actors, clergymen, and medical men as t5 tho wonderful improvement the Acoustic Paluto makes to the voice. DX. SINCLAIR Combines his Acoustic Palate with his Artl iltiiul Teeth. DR. SINCLAIR Can Kxtrnet Teeth and Rcplaco them with Artillciul at Seven Hours' N'ctice. DR. SINCLAIR Does not keep patients waiting, but attends to them at once, mulciug their Artillciul Teeth at Sevan Hours' Notice. CONSULTATION FREE. Patients requiring Artificial Tcothand Gold Stoppings, in order to secure attendance,should call on the llrst day of tho visit, as Dr. Sinclair is compelled to refuse a number of orders on account of patients' delay Testimonials from the leading men In America and Australia muy be inspected. Inspection of most magnificent appliances— the finest in Australia—is invited, TO.DR. SINCLAIR will visit ONEHUNGA on FRIDAY and SATURDAY, Ist and 2nd of February, where he may be consulted at Terna lmn'a Hlbornlan Hotel. Pationta, in order to secure attendance, should call on Friday. Coanhlmiltlers, &c. COUSINS AND A T X I N, coach builders, Elliott and albeht-streets. Have in Stock- Donble and Single-seated Buggies, Hooded Phtotons, Visa-vis, Waegoncttos, Dog Carts, Second-hand Phuitoos and Buggies. Also, Many Thousands Seasoned Finished Spokes, the Bust Stock in Auckland. THE LARGEST and BEST STOCK of MACHINES in Auckland. Comprising— THE ItUDGE BAYLISS & THOMAS'S ROYAL MAIL CLUB BUSSEY'S DEVEY'S. Prices from £18. with Ball Bearings. Tricycles Willis's Sociablo and Single, and Royal Mail Repairs a Specialty.-SERVICE & FITTON J2, Groy-strcct, Auckland Timber. "OAPAKURA SAW MILLS, HUNUA. Having a largo supply of KAURI Logs.woaro 1 now prepared to Exocute Orders toonysUo; drossed T. and G., otc. COULTHARD BROS. Stewart & Garlick, Agents, Fort street, Auckland. THE UNION STEAM SAW, MOULD ING, SASH, AND DOOR COMPANY (LIMITED). WHOLESALE TIMBER DEALERS. MANUFACTURERS OF DOORB, SASHES, AND TURNERY. SUPPLIES IN WHOLESALE LOTS: SCANTLING BOARDS (Rough and Dressed) CEILING BOARDS WEATHER BOARDS (Rusticated or P. Edged) FLOORING AND LINING ARCHITRAVES SKIRTINGS MOULDINGS (of any pattorn) DOORS, SASHES, and TURNERY, DEUVEItKn at any Public Wharf In Auck land, or at tho Company's Private Wharf, Mechanics' Bay. Hie Quality of the Company's Timber Is Un surpassed, and Prices specially favourable for Builders, Contractors, and othor Wholesale Buyers. STORAGE ACCOMMODATION Afforded by Arrangement in Mechanics' Bay Yard. SORTING-UP ORDERS Executed from Mechanics' Bay Yard without dolay. QUOTATIONS AND PATTERN BOOKS On application at MECHANICS' BAY OR CUSTOMS-STREET. Cheap Timber! cheap timber! The Undersigned arc prepared to tako ordors of First and Second-class Building Timber, matched, planed, and rough; Rusticated Weather Boards, nnd Mouldings, in lots to suit Purchasers, AT VERY LOW RATES. E. MITCHELSON AND CO., 19, QUEEN-STREET. ri H E A P TIMBER. Wo are Selling good Second-class House building Timber at S3. and Lining at 5s per 100 feet, and nil other descriptions in proportion, according to our reduced Price-list for this month. Shingles, House Blocks, Posts and Rails at lowest rates. • J. and H. SMYTH, Auckland-Waltakorei Sawing and Planing Mill Mount Kden Railwny Station. 12th December, 1883.



Tea Merchants. Tea Co., London. Books Qlven Away: Lbs. of Tea Sold: 3,000. 9,000. In Auckland by tho Company's Agent, W. S. COLLINS, Tea Dealer & Family Grocer, JUNCTION OF QUEEN ANDGREY SI REETS AUCKLAND. TERMS STRICTLY CASH. Gunsmith. I). E V I T T , auNMAK k n, 251, QUEKN-STKKJ'.T, AUCKLAND (Opposite the City Market). KSTABUSHKD 1859. Intending Buyers should Inspect the largo stock ot Breech and Muzzle-loading Uuns on hand. They will sen thu best value in Auck land. Kvery fin thoroughly examined and guaranteed befoiv delivery. Hammurlesa Guns with Slomon's l'utcni Stool Barrels, VI and 20 gauge; Silver's Patent Anti-recoil Butt Plates; Weblcy's Bull Dojt and Irish Constabulary Re volvers, also his New Patent Self-extracting Revolver; Kynoch's Patent "Porfoet" Re loading Metallic Cartridge Cases and Crimpers Kley's Revolver Ammunition and Metallic Cartridge Cases; Newcastle Chilled Shot; Curtia.s and Harvey and I'igon Wilk's and Laurence's Gunpowder; Eloy'a Wadding and Cartridge (loses; Powder Kiosks, Shot Pouches, Game Hags, Gun Cases, Cartridge Belts. Gun Oil. Tow for Gun Cleaning, Ferret Muzzles and Bells, Saloon Rilles, Air Canes, Breech-loading Implements, Fishing Tackle, Cutlery, Fire works. REPAIRS, including Browning and Re stocking, specially attended to, and satisfaction guaranteed. D. EVI TT, GUNMAKER AND IMPORTER, 251, Queen-street, AUCKLAND (Opposito tho City Market). BledlcaL •VTBRVOUS DEBILITY. Dn. E. O. West's Nebvb and Brain Trkat- KENT, a guaranteed Speolflc for Hysteria, Dizzi ness, Convulsions. Fita, Nervous Neuralgia, Ileadacho, Nervous Prostration caused by the use of alcohol or tobacco, Walcefulneas, Mental Depicssion. Softening of the Brain resulting Hn Insanity, and leading io misery-, decay, and death, Premature Old Age caused t>y over-exer tion of the brain, youthful folly, or over-lndul sence. Each box contains one month's treat meat. 6s a box, or six boxes for 255, sent by mall prepaid on receipt of price. WE GUARANTEE SIX BOXES To oure any case. With each order received by us for six boxes, accompanied with 255, we will Bond the purchaser our written guarantee to re fund the money If the treatment does not effect a cure. Guarantees Issued only by J. P. KING AND SONB. Chemists, Qnoen-street. Auckland. 7EALANDIA BO U'Q UE T, £J THK NATIONAL PKRFUME. Tho Swoetcst and most Kndurlng Handker chief Porfumo of the day. It has been before tho New Zealand and Australian Public for many years with unprecedented success. Manufactured by SHAKLAND & CO., Auckland. piRAPE JUICE SALINE. This Saline forms a sparkling draught equal to any natural or artificial water, which venders it especially valuable to travellers in warm climates. It relieves Headache and Sickness. allays Fobrilo Symptoms, and utlbrds immediate relief In all simple Derangements of stomach It will be found exceedingly valuable in Purifying the lllood and Cooling the System, and thus preventing those unpleasant Eruptions and Pimples so common to many at tho change of tho Boo&ons. In Hottles, stoppered and cased, 2s6d.—F. U. SHARLAND, Apothecaries' Hall. THE Best Preparation extant lor promot ing Hair Growth is Dr. Krosmus Wilson'B LOTION FOR THK HAIR. It iB prepared from tho original formula of this eminent authority by Charles Uutcheh, Pharmaceu tical Chemist (Victoria and New Zealand) junction of Pitt and Greystreots. Auckland. Money. MONEY TO LEND, on Roal Estate, In sums of 650 and upwards, at tho current rates of lutorost.— Apply Wm S. Cochrane, Fort; street. , MONEY TO LEND, In large or email ""'^"Ton^lKoW Solicitors, Vulcan Lane. ONEY TO LEND, in large and small Apply-to 0* CU"'ETER OLiraANT. Solicitor, High-streot. ONEY TO LEND, at a moderate Solicitors, Fort-street. ONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage, of First-class Freehold Securities. W. COLEMAN, Solioitor, National Insurance Buildings. ONEY LENT ON PROMISSORY NOTES, HOUSES, FURNITURE. &O. BILLS DISCOUNTED DAILY MORTGAGES NEGOTIATED/ JOHN W. HARDIE, Land, Commission, and Estatk Aginv, HIGH-STREET, APCKbANP. XCHANGE ON NEW YORK AND LONDON, In Bums to suit. FOR SALE BY ARNOLD, HINES, & CO.. Comer ot Customhouse and Fort-streeta. INDUSTRIAL AND PROVIDENT PERMANENT BUILDING, LAND. AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY OF AUCK LAND. LIBERAL ADVANCES made on approved Freehold or Leasehold Properties for periods not exceeding TEN YEARS. Small margin only required. SCALE OF REPAYMENT REDUCED. FINES NOT ENFORED In cases of Sickness or Want of Employment. BORROWERS SHARE IN PROFITS. PART OR WHOLE OF THE ADVANCE MAY BE REPAID AT ANY TIME. INTEREST CEASES ON THE PORTION REPAID. Further particulars may bB obtained on appli cation at the Socioty's' offices, oornor of Qobkn btrbict and Vulcan Lank. GEORGE FRASER. Manage?. LONDON MORTGAGE, LOAN, AND DISCOUNT BANK. 60, SHORTLAND-STREET, Auckland (Opposite A. Clark & Sons' Wahkhousb). And Little Collins-street, Melbonrno. LOANS ARK ADVANCISD FROM £10 TO £1,000. Upon personal, freehold, and leasehold soonrlty, repayable by Weekly, Monthly, or Quarterly Inatalmonta, at Lowest Current Rates. Advances made on Furnituro without romoval, and all classes of Merchandise. Loans Gbanted upon Life Poltoieb, Legacies, and Interests under Wills. BILLS DISCOUNTED AT CURRENT RATES. Loans upon Deposit ov Dbkpb. Repayment uv Easy Instalments. FORMS GRATIS. All communications and interviews held strictly .. confidential. ._ Bank of England Notes Ciiangkj. A UCKLAND" PEHafAtfETrtf CO- J\. OPERATIVE BUJJiDINQ fc INVEST MENT SOCIETY. OmOX t U7, QUKKN-STBKET, LOANS granted upon approved eoonrltlei ot Freehold or Leasehold Properties In sums of £20 to £6000, prinoipol and Interest being repay able In Instalments at tho following Rkducbd Rates for repayment of each 4UOO borrowed:— Repayments oxtend-Jp,,. TiT. alr Total Amount ing over Per Week. Repay^a, c b. d. a ». i. lyear _ ..300 1W 0 0 1 yean _ „ 1 010 103 S 8 Jyoars «. II 7 11315 0 years ... 11 8 121 6 8 years . 8 8 13818 8 8 years _ .. 7 1 117 13 9 10 years 6 3 .162 16 8 And In the same proportion for smaller or larger loans. . DEPOSITS.—The Society receives Money on Deposit: —Repayable at 1 days' notice, 6 pet cent per annum; repayablo in fl months, 6 per cent, per annum. JOHN BATGER, Secretary. Public Baths. GO TO BAtTH to ROTH'S PUBLIC HOT, COLD. AND SHOWKR BATHS, Victoria - stkkkt East. Charge—ONE SHILLING. Open all week days from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m., and SUNDAY MORN INGS from 6 till 10 a.m. The Bath-rooms arc all private, and supplied with every conven ience, Turkish towels, flesh and hair brushes, combs, respirators, soaps, &c Select Bath rooms (private) for Ladies every dar, at all hours, with female attendance, Ono Shilling and Sixpence. Please note the address—Victoria street East, above the Greyhound Hotel. a»4 next tho Cheap Bedding and Furniture Mart Auckland. N.8.-Burner in atUmd'unoe.