AUSTRALIAN NEWS.

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Sydney, September 4, Tho Small-pox Outbreak.

The small-pox outbreak caused a good deal of uneasiness, but the precautions taken by tho health authorities will, it is hoped, prevent its further spread. The fine dry weather is favourable, whereas rain would be unfavourable at the present time. The last case in William-street is distinctly traceable to the Orient Hotel, where the patient had been drinking some time pluvious. It is probable the Government will prosecute Dr. Erckler for not having reported the disease. All tho patients are doing well. The nomination of Mr Walter Scott, of Merton and Balliol, to the Chair of Classics at Sydney University, has been confirmed. The prospectus has been issued of the Fisheries Improvement Company, with a capital of ten thousand pounds, for prose cuting a plan of deep-sea fishing. Sculling Match. The sculling match between Robert Edwards, of Victoria, and. Neil Matterson, of Clarence River, for £100 a side, which took place on the Paramatta champion course on August 22nd, ended in an easy victory fcr Matterson, The men got away trt ii fast pace. Edwards having won the to??, took the south bank and ran close in shore, pulling ahead of his opponent, and obtained .'i load of a length. lie rowed a lon;r, steady, Leiutifully clean stroke, while Matterson showed more exertion in his movements, but rowed very strong. His rate wan above thirty-two to the minute for some distance. Matterson rowed in a de'orminc'J fashion, and at the mile beacon both boats were almost touching, the mile being done in 7min. 45sec. Matterson then drew up leve', and within 100 yarJs past the beacon had taken a full length to the go- d. It became c\i lent that Edwards was giving up the struggle, and in another 100 yards Matterson had increased his lead to three lengths, still rowing a strong, steady stroke, .Edwards kept up his long even swing, but thero was no go in it. At Putney Point Mattei'son was six lengths ahead, and the race was apparently over. Edwards made an effort at Carbarita Point, but it was no use, and again enlivened up at One Man Wharf; but ho could not reduce the great gap between the boats. Matterson in creased his lead towards the finish, and passed the winning-post with a lead of nearly nine lengths in 23min. 42secs. There was practically no racing after Edwards was passed at the end of the first mile. The next match of interest is between Brett and Sharland, both of whom are showing very good form.

Brisbane, September 4. 5 ',It is stated that tho Commodore has for warded to the Colonial Secretary a despatch embodying a large number of complaints in enmection with the South Sea recruiting trade.

Sir Thomas Mcllwraith has intimated his intention of taki :g a firm stand on tho Immigration Act Amendment Bill. He was certain that the working men, when they grasped the situation, would not endorse the action of the Government.

LOYAL PONSONBY LODGE OF ODDFELLOWS.

The fifth anniversaiy of the Loyal Pon sonby Lodge, 1.0.0.i., was celebrated last evening by a dinner and ball. The hall was neatly decorated with evergreens and Hags, and the attendance was large, and representative of tho different district lodges. About sixty paitook of an excel lent luncheon, provided by Mr T. Mc- Ewon, of the City Buffet. The chair was occupied by N.G. W. C. Bruce, and the vice-chair by V.G. Smith, His Worship tho Mayor being amongst those present. After the usual loyal and patriotic toasts had been drunk, "The Mayor and Corporation " was proposed by P.P.O.M. >Vllen, who referred to His Worship as an Oddfellow, and then proceeded to compli ment him and the Councillors for their management of city affairs. His Worship responded. Ho had done the best for the burgesses in his capacity of Mayor, and he believed the Councillors had also done their duty. He was once a young Oddfellow himself, and he now had pleasure in compli menting tho Ponsonby Lodge on the pro gress mado since its formation. He was glad to see co many young men amongst its members, and he had no doubt they would reap the benefits of the lodge when they wero most required. P.P.G.M. Fleming also responded. Although not the founder of the Ponsonby Lodge, he had as sisted in its formation, and he only hoped it would continue to flourish in the future as it had done in the past. Tho Chairman proposed, " The Army, Navy, and Volun teers," and in responding Bro. Allen re* marked on the improvement noticeable in the Volunteer force since the new regula tions had come into force. Lieutenant Con nolly, who also responded, expressed . his oninion that the Volunteers here would always be found ready to do their duty to the country to which they had given their allegiance, and if called out would manfully respond. P.G. Bule proposed "TheG.M. and Board of Directors," which toast was drunk with the honours of the Order. Bro. Allen, in responding, said that the annual meeting had recently been held, when the [ Society was found to be in a most flourish ingcondition. Ithadmorethanhalf-a-million members, and there was only one other Order (tho Foresters) which was running them for first place. The Chairman, in proposing "The Auckland District," remarked that the affairs generally were very well managed and flourishing. D.G.M. Matthews re sponded. The Oddfellows' Society, he said, was second to none in the world, and was flourishing in every way. Its member ship amounted to half-a-million, and its funds to upwards of five millions. The Auckland lodges were careful in tho character of those whom they ad mitted, and this was a good thing, but he recommended members at the same time to induce as many others as possiblo to join the order. He also recom mended the inauguration of musical and other attractions in connection with the ordinary meetings. Bro. Fleming also re sponded. " The Ponsonby Lodge " was next proposed by P.P.G.M, Fleming, who said that at one time doubts were enter tained as to whether the lodge would ever be started, but it had been established, and since had had a prosperous career. It was now what he cfilled a suc cessful lodge. The Secretary (Bro. Mackrell) also responded. The lodge, he said numbered 71 members, the income for theyear was £44610s 2d, and there had been paid to sick members £25 Is6d. They hr.d no deaths during the year. The Chairman ' briefly responded to thig toast. "Tho Sister Lodges" was proposed by by I.G. Bennett, and responded to by N.G. Stanford (Fountain of Friendship), P.G. Penalligen (Good Intent), P.V.G. Hughes (Loyal Charles Bruce). Other toasts, '< The Sick and Distressed of the Order," " The Ladies," "The Press," and "Our Host," were also drank. During the evening Bro. Bennett was presented with a handsome present in recognition of the services which he had rendered the lodge. The hall was then cleared, and dancing commenced and continued till an early hour this morning, Bro. J. Wilkins and Bro. A. Smith made efficient M.C.'s, and the Committee worked energetically throughout.

CRIMEAN VETERANS' ANNUAL DINNER.

The annual dinner of the Crimean veterans resident in this city took place last evening at the British Restaurant, Queen-street. There were upwards of forty gentlemen present. The chair was occupied by Captain McPherson, late of 93rd High landers, and he was supported by His Worship the Mayor and Major Green. The Vice-Chairman was Mr T. T. Anderson, late of 79th Camßi-onions. Amongst the guests present *ero Mr Superintendent Thom son and Captain Hume, Inspector of Prisons, Constable E. Hill, V.C., Dr Bayntun, Mr McMurdo. The room' was tastefully decorated with evergreens flowers, stow formed of bayonets, and othor military emblems, while here and there ap peared names of the principal engagements of the war—Alma, Inkerman, Balaclava Kertch, Bomarsund, Tchernaya, Odessa' and Sweeborg. Sheehan's Band was tendance, and played appropriate airs at intervals. After the disposal of tho more solid viands, the Chairman called the meeting to order, and the " Health of Her Most Gracious Majesty the Queen and the Royal Family " was drunk with patriotic enthusiasm. The health of His Excellency the Governor was also duly honoured. The Vice-Chairman then gave "The Army, Navy, Militia, and Volunteers." Mr Robert Harrison, of tho Army Medical Staff, responded in a stirring speech. Major Green also responded. The Chairman then recited a parody on "The Battle of the Baltic." The concluding toasts were " The Press " "The Mayor and City Council," " Chir Guests," and "The Committee." The meeting then took a convivial turn numerous songs being rendered.

PRESBYTERIAN CITY MISSION.

A meeting of persons interested in the formation of a Presbyterian City Mission was held in St. James's Hall last evening. Mr J. Buchanan occupied the chair and explained that tho object of the proposed mission was to provent tho tendency of inhabitants in town to neglect regular attendance at divine worship. The Rev. Mr Monro moved, " That it is^desirable that a city mission be instituted in connection with the Presby terian Church in Auckland." He esti mated that out of 50,000 inhabitants in Auckland about 10,000 attended no church at all, and he believed that one out of every ten could be reckoned on as a Presbyterian. In round numbers, there were about 3,000 lapsed Presbyterians in our midst. There wore three persons engaged in mission work in the city, and two or three Bible women, As to whether the Church could support such. a mis sion, he said that the ordinary re venue for the past year was £2,590, and it would be easy to augment the sum. ' The Rev. M. Fraser seconded the motion. He believed that even as a financial specu lation the mission would pay, for the contributions of the 3,000 lapsed Pres byterians Mould more than repay the £200 which it was proposed to lay out on it. The motion was carried. The Rev. Runciman» in moving the adoption of a code of ruleg,: remarked that the religious census taken by the Star in 1881 showed conclusively that 52 per cent, was the largest number thatattended church on a Sunday, and this was about the number that actually attended. Mr Macky seconded the motion, which was adopted. On tho motion of the Rev. Mr Macnicol, seconded by Mr Smart, it was agreed, "That Messrs M. A. Clark, G. Fraser, T, Richardson, T. Macky, llyburn, McPhersoni H. Barton, J Buchanan, and the ministers of - the city and suburban churches be a com mittee for the purpose of carrying out tha objects of the mission." During the even ing St. James's choir sang .'jeveralhymns, and the proceedings closed with prayer.

INSPECTION PARADE OF GARRISON CORPS.

The Auckland Volunteers mustered in good force at the Drill-shed last night, and attracted much public attention. At 8 M o'clock precisely the inspection companies - with their respective officers were drawn up • in open order, mustering as follows :—■',. Auckland Artillery, 4 officers, 44 rank aud lilo ; Naval Artillery, 4 officers," 4S men; City Guards, 3 officers, 39 men ; Victorias, 4 officers, 4fi men f llobion Company, 3 officers, 40 men. Drs. Dawson, Evans, and Tennent-were also present with the battalion. Several com panies were successfully put through exer cises and manoeuvres, and at the close of the inspection the companies, headed by the Garrison Band, marched out, and passed down Queen-street, up Shortland street, along Princes-street to the Drill sheJ, the band playing national and patriotic aiis during the march. 'On reaching the shed, the officer in command put the battalion through several minor practices. Considering the fineness of the evening, there ought to have been a larger muster, only about 280 being pra sent. When the City Guards receive their new uniform, we opine that they will compare favourably with any *ther company; they were the steadiest ,on parade. It is impossible for any company to go carefully through its drill when co much talking in the ranks is permitted by the officers and supernumeries, as was the case last night. The Hobsons and Victoriaf looked a la militaire in their well-fitting uniforms.

To the Editor: Sir,—ln justice to those milk vendors who do not water their milk! it is to be hoped that tho inspector will take samples for analysation whre least expected, and not immediately after a notij fication by the Mayor of the intention to diJ so, which is very like telling a rogue that a detective is on his track.--I am, etc., A Citt Dairyman.

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THE AUCKLAND JBVSNSfG STAR, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 1884)



Auctions. TO-MORROW, THURSDAY, SEPT. 11. £2,200 VALUE!! £2,200 VALUE!! ONE OF THK LARGEST CONSIGNMENTS « EVER RECEIVED IN AUCKLAND OF RICK DRAWING-ROOM SUITES HANDSOME DINING-ROOM SUITES MODERN BEDROOM SUITES, MASSIVE CHEFFONIERS AND SIDEBOARDS, TABLES, WHATNOTS AND CABINBTS, EARLY ENGLISH CHEFFONIERS, BRACKETS HAT-STANDS AND OVER MANTELS, CHASTE WORK TABLES, WASHSTANDB AND DRESSING TABLES, WRITING TABLES AND OOGASIONALITABLES, MUSIC STOOLS, CARD TABLES, GIPSY TABLES, MATS, RUGS, FLOCK, BRONZE FIGURES, STATUARY, VASES, PLATEDWARE, ' MIRRORS, FLOWER POTS, CLOCKS, &0,, &a, &o, E. & A. Isaacs, AUCTIONEERS. NOW ON- VIEW. t -..



ahwk ks* *i *J r> &Si aw <»• /COUNTRY CATTLE SALES, Pokcno—Monday, September 15 Drury—Wednesday, September 17 Papakura—Wednesday, September 21. ALFRED BUCKLAND. TO-MO R R O W. THE REMUERA YARDS. FOR SALE, at tho Romuera Yards, to morrow (Thursday), September 11, at 1 o'clock, PURE BERKSHIRE BOAR DISRAELI, Ist prize taker at the Auckland Agricultural Show (the property o£ A. E. Isaacs, Esq.) ALFRED BUCKLAND. TO-MORROW. THE REMUERA YARDS. FOR SALE, at tho Remuera Yards, on Thursday, September 11, at 1 o'clock, 200 Well-Fatted Cattle Dairy Cows, Store Cattle 800 Fat Sheep mid Lambs Fat and Store Pigs. ALFRED BUCKLAND. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 12. THE HAYMARKET. FOR SALE, at tho Haymarkot, on Fri day next, Soptcmber 12,1551, S UNBROKEN COLTS AND FILLIES, FROM KAIPARA 2 Unbroken 3-year-old Colts, from A\ airoa South B»ownColt,any trial, l-ycar-old,from Pol lok Brown Fidly, 3-year-old, from Waiuku; trial given Also,' 80 BAGS EAST COAST MAIZE. ALFRED BUCKLAND. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24. LAND SALE. PRELIMINARY ANNOUNCEMENT. THE Undersigned have received instruc tions, from the Now Zealand Nativo Land Settlement Company (Limited), to offer Jor sale by public auction, at tho Haymarket. on Wednesday, Sept. 21, prox., TOWN, SUBURBAN, AND COUNTRY LANDS, AT GISBO R N E. Lithographic Plans of tho lands are being pro parod, and full particulars of tho salo will be given in a future advertisement. ALFRED BUCKLAND. Auckland, August 19,1851. TUESDAYS, THE HAYMARKET. SALE 07 WOOL, SHEEPSKINS, HIDES, TALLOW, HAY and STRAW, each TUESDAY, at 12 o'clock, ALFRED BUCKLAND. Auctions. TO-MORROW. UNION-STREET. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE AND EFFECTS. R. ARTHUR HAS been favoured with instructions from Captain Wright, of tho Salvation Army, who is leaving Auckland, to sell by auction, at his residence, ' Union-street, on Thursday next, at 12 o'clock noon,! MS HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE AND EFFECTS, but little used, equal to new—A Suite of Rep, Carpets, Rugs, Loo and other Tables, Curtains, Winds, Fenders, Fire Irons, Mats, Oilcloth, Iron Bedsteads, Mat tresses, Pillows, Palliasses, Bedding, Chests Drawers, Washstands, Toilet Sets, Toilet Tables, Looking-glasses, Mirrors, Cutlery, Plated Ware, Glass and Earthenware, Lamps, Kitchen Utensils, Sec. On view on the morning of salo. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 2. IMPORTANT SALE OF ABOUT QfiO ACRES OF MOST VALUABLE SUB OV\J URBAN FREEHOLD LAND, In Lots to Suit Purchasers, and ox the Easiest Terms. MR WM. BARKER HAS been favoured with instructions to sell by public auction, at the Theatre Royal, Napier, on the above date— THAT MAGNIFICENT BLOCK OF LEVEL LAND attached to tho Meanee Mission Station, situate on the high road, within a quarter of a mile of the rising township of Taradale, and only threo miles from tho town and port of Napier. The soil is of the richeßt description of alluvial, and these is an endless supply of pure Artesian Water. The beauty of tho situation and the mildness of the climate are unrivalled in the province. All persons desirous of securing Villa Sites. Homesteads, Market Gardone, and Dairy Farms, should seize this opportunity of acquir ing them, as this is about the only large block of Rich, Level, Alluvial Land likely to come into this market. Investors desirous of doubling their capital within the next few years will find here the opportunity they desire, as this land, now selling by the acre, will be then re-selling by the foot. There will be no prohibitory reserve, and the terms of payment will be specially fixed so as to permit of men of small means acquiring sections of this choice land, whilst the rate of interest will be limited to 6 per cent, per annum. AT THK SAME TIME! AND PLACE, MR Wm. HARKER Will offer, in one or two lots, about Aftl) ACRES OF LEVEL ALLUVIAL LAND rvrv situate at Waitangi, onclosed in a ring fence, and bounded by the Railway and the Waitangi Creek; at present carrying about 100 head of cattle. Tho freehold of this ranidly-improving property will be first ofFered on very easy terms, but, should intending purchasers so prefer, long leases with a purchasing clause will be submitted to auction. SPECIAL NOTICE. The whole of the LIVE STOCK, consisting of about 1500 SHEEP 200 CATTLE and g0 HORSES Now running on these properties, will bo Bold by the Auctioneer, on the ground, the day after the Land Sale. MR WM. HARKER Has been favoured wilh instructions to offer at the above sale, SEVERAL VALUABLE TOWN AND COUN TRY PROPERTIES, and as a largo atten dance and good prices may be relied on, the auctioner. with justifiiblo confidence, in vites further entries for this extensive and important sale. WM. HARKER, Auctioneer, Land, Stock, and Estate Agent. MR. WM. HARKER Will Sell by Auction, AT THE SAME TIME AND PLACE, Unless previously sold by private contract 4 VALUABLE PROPERTIES, Consisting of 61a Or 29p, 70a 2r 4p, 21a lr Bp, and 31a 3r 6p res pectively. On the last section two comfort able Dwelling Houses, with Dairy,.etc, are erected. They are situated at Petane, hav ing a double frontage to the main road to Taupo, consist of rich alluvial soil, are well watered, and laid down in English grass. To any person wanting Agricultural or Dairy Farms, these properties offer a most desirable investment, being within an hour's drive of Napier. Mr |WM. HARKER will be glad to supply gentlemen looking for runs in tho province of Hawke's Bay with full information regarding the various properties for sale. R. C. CAfiK.l |B. D, TONKB WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 1, At 12 o'clock. PRELIMINARY NOTICE. mHH PROPERTY OS1 Mr P. COMISKY, IN GLADSTONE and CLEVELAND ROADS, Near the Property ot Dr. Campbell, will bo Sold by Auction on the above date. Particulars in future issue. B. TONKS & CO. Auctioneers.



Auctions* TO-MORROW, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, At 11 o'clock. ORANGES!' MANDARINS! LEMONS! Ex s.s. Mnnapouri, from Sydney. APPLES! APPLES! APPLES! Ex s.s. Wnirarapa, from Hobart. G. W. BINNEY WILL SELL by Public Auction, nt his FOUT-STIiKET STOKKS, Oil 'I'llUl'S day, Sciiteinbor 11, nt 11 o'clock, B_91 A CASES ORANGES A -jXW MANDARINS, and LEMONS JDB-74 CASES ORANGES i)r } Q CASES HOBART FRUIT, *"* Comprising— FRENCH CRABS STURM KRS SCARLET PEARMAIN3 GOOSEBERRY PIPPINS STONE PIPPINS Sec. Sec. Sec. All In Prime Order and Condition. w, s. cochrane] ijamks dacrk TO-MORROW. CUTTER BESSY. rriHE Subscribers will sell by auction, at I their Rooms, Queen-street, on Thursday, September 11, nt 12 o'clock, THE WELL-KNOWN CUTTER BESSY. 23 lons register, mrrus •J.i.COll f«et sawn tim ber or 70 tons firewood on light draught. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. w. s. cochrasf] |jas. dacrk MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 15. FREEHOLD PROPERTIES. MATAKOHE, KAIWAKA. THE Subscribers will Sell nt their Rooms, Queen-street, on Monday, Sep tember 15, at 12 o'clock, by order of the Aecnt for the Public Trustee, under the provisions of " The Rating Act, ISSi.. THE UNDERMENTIONED PROPERTIES, for Non-pnymeiil of Rates:— MATAKOHE PARISH — Part Allotment 125. containing 10 nero 3. MATAKOIIE PARISH - Allotment 191, containing 119 acres. MATAKOHE PARIS H-Allotments 19, m, 50, and 58, containing sSfl nsres. KAIWAKA PARlSH—Allotment lOu, con taining 119 neres. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. w. s. cocurake] Fjames dacre WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 17. By order of the Registrar of the Suproino Court. IMPROVED FARM, TAURANUA. 820 ACRES GOOD LAND AND BUILD INGS. THE Subscribers have received instruc tions from the Registrar of tho Supremo Court of New Zealand, at Auckland, to Sell by Auction, at their Rooms, Queen - street, on WEDNESDAY, Septembor 17, at 12 o'clock. All that VALUABLE IMPROVED FARM situated at Tauranga, containing S2O acres first-class Land, well cultivated, being Allotments 13, 81. 92, 91, 9ti, 97,98, 99' 370, and 371, Parish of To Papa, Cook's County, with all Buildings and Improve ments thereon. For further particulars apply to SAMUEL COCHRANE &. SON, Auctioneers. *"" FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, At 11 a.m. GRAND OPENING DAY. J. R. RANDERSON'S NEW MART. MERCANTILE SALE-ROOMS. Entrance for Buyers, Mercantile Chambers, next Bank of New Zealand ; Goods, Mills Lano. rTIHE Auctioneer begs to Announce his A FIRST CATALOGUE SALE o£ NEW AND SECOND-HAND FURNITURE, PIC TURES,.MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS, &c, &c. Catalogues will be iusady oar • WEDNESDAY. Clients having Articles for Sale arc rcaucsted forthwith to send List to bo included in Printed Catalogue. Ladies need have no tear in attending Mercan tile Sale-rooms, as \ here is ample room for display sf goods and for a large audience. !! Remember !! NO BELL WILL BE RUNG. DURHAM YARDS. FOR SALE, at the Durham Yards, every Tuesday, at li o'clock, HIDES, TALLOW, WOOL, and SKINS. HUNTER AND NOLAN. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10, At Noon. CITY OF AUCKLAND. AUCKLAND MARKET, YARDS, STALLAGES, RENTS, AND TOLLS. G. W. BINNEY HAS received instructions from tho City Council to offer for sale by auction, at noon on Friday, the 10th October, 1881, at his Sale-rooms, Fort-street, THE LEASE FOR ONE YEAR OF THE AUCKLAND MARKET, &c, &0., &c. Terms and Conditions of Sale and Lease may be viewed at the office of the Town Clerk, Council Chambers, High-street, on and aftertho 27th inst.; and at the Auctioneer's Sale-rooms on tho day of sale. 451 OQ " VICTORIA-STREET, AUCK OO , LAND (six doorß from Albert-st. T. E. CARTER, WHOLESALE & RETAIL PICTURE FRAME MANUFACTURER. IMPORTER OF MOULDINGS, GLASS, PICTURES, SCRAPS. AND MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS. Teacher of the Pianoforte, Violin, &c. , For terms and testimonials soe Brett's Alma Snac Advertisement, pago 87, and post freo oi duplication. Tuner and Repuirer of Musical Instruments.



JJusincss Notices. DT"~E~ v j t t> OUNMAKER. ■ /T s '(» QUEKN ■ STBEBTi fcf\< ~^" AUCKLAND ffeJ; "if (Opposlta tho City Market). !^' ", J/ f KBTABiISHKD 1859. rl'<^§raßi"''^ :B%J In'ondlnp; Buyers should In i*iwT V npoot tho i.AitoK stock of [mWst-r-f*-^ Hreoch and Muzzlo-londlnK i,£?'* v . f Guns on hand. Thoy will boo '>I«i>>J,wl tlio iikst value in Auckland. ff&Sykiy Kvory Run thorouKhly oxaiuin • !r')-3 "d and Kuurauteod boforo doll- L\ .f vory. k"-1 is HammerlCßß Gnus, with Slomon's h f Patent Steel Harrela, 12 tind 20 Rautfe! ii'f'4 Silver's Patent Anti-rocoll Hutt I'lutosj f' ' :i W'ubloy'fl Hull ]>or and Irish Consta- V i Imlary'l'-ovolvors. aIBO Ilia Now Piittmt ," I r'fif-cxtn:clir.rt Ut'volvi'r; Kynocli's ,*" H Patent " Pei-fiict" lU'londinK .Metallio '■i ■] (■'.■ii-triiU-i'l'Hi-riMiml t'riiniicrt'; Kloy'i t'r'Ci Revolver Ammunition and Metallic V-JJ C: U tri(!Ki> Oases ; Nowcastlo Chilled Shot; Ccirtua and Ifarvoy nn-i Pifon Wilk's and IrfUirenco'e Gunpowdoi ; Kluy's Wadding and Cartrid;:o Cncna ; IVnvaor Fhirika, SliotPouolicn, Qrtmo Ri-3, Gun I'ati'.,. Cartrklgo BelU, Gun Oil, Tow for Gun v'li-iminic, I'Vrre't Muzr.leß and Holla, Saloon Hifios, Air ('anea, Hreoch-loading [mploiuonta, li'ioliina Tacklo, Cutlery, Firo works. REPAIRS, Including Hrowning and Hs jtookins, Kpcoialiy attnuded to, and Battsfaotion juarant-twi. . JiViii, ounmakes & Importer, «M. QtiKENrSTnicKr. Auckland. TP E A 0 0 0 R, a OPTICIAN, HAH IN STOOK SPKCT.AfiI.E3 AND KYK GrjAt£tf!-;.-3 of ovurj dcKixtption. COMPOUNJ) MIOROSCOPK3 Hi TKLK SCOPKB, Powerful and Chß.ip, AK:"T>.niD Bahomk'pkhsi, Thkkvidmki:. ,j\, EI.ETI'KIO Uri.LM, liATiEHillj, AXD M.iEnoctlo Kici-Iric J.r<i»hlncs !'.ml ?.!• airal Collh, AND MA KINI-: !•!. i iSK.-<, THlvOnOLl'i'Eii, aiCXTASTS, COMPABSKS. BPKCIAL ANN'OUXCICMKNT. — TAYLOH'3 BKWING MACHINES. Tho Balnueo «f Stock of theno excellent Hand and Trcudlo M.n-liiuort will be sold at ib per cent diacouut. Nearly CtO in use in Auck land. OPPOSITE THE POST-OFFICB, **.lIOIITtJIKU -BTIIKKT. [KSTABLtSnED 1R55.) BT BPKCTAI 9^'--. ''''S'.L'P APPOTNTMRNT "* 5 ii-'- '--■'-« m£ ■■£■; S1 '' ' V " ' * " ■'"■ % WK HAVE Tirß LAROKST, CIIEArKST, AM 11EST SKLKCTKI) STOCK OF AND Y«I'CY€LES IN TJIK COLONY. Gentleman tleeltoua of oljtaininp; any particu lar make for the nnsuing season, we iihall beg'ftd to INDKNT by the nnxt mail for any responsible buyer, and we undertake to deliver no 20 or 2o per cent, lower than the n!ceo now charged in Auckland. Kor ex-amvlo": " A X or 51 Inch No. 1 Kudk'f; is eharijed at. i.tl o,- P.O. We will deliver tho eamo on arrival r.t ',v;-J i!:oro than £18 ---prohably less." Aw, y h. siiAKr <■":"'D- & co., QnSKN-KTIIKI ND. J^- O T I O B. SAMUEL PARKER, Having Withdrawn from the Plumbing Btul nesa. haß RKMOVKD his Large and Varied Stccka of Plumbers' and Gasuttors' Materials to his MANUFACTORY, VIOTORIA-STREKT BAST, where he will continue the Manufactur ing of Galvanized Iron Tanks, O.G. Spouting. Ridging, Plain and Lead Edge, Lead Head Nails, Lead Washers, &0., &o, A Large and Varied Stock ot all the Requisi tes of tho Trade always on hand and to arrive. All PLUMBING ACCOUNTS are requested to bo paid during the current month. N.B. —North Shore Bneinew will be eon tintwd as usual, SAMUEL PARKER, Victoria-street East ■Tone 14. l£Bi. TEA/ Unrivalled /0) » /o7 O U R/V / M imh/TEA / //*// I /(/)/ ABOUNDING /n/ /£y/ Strength / AND QUALITY. SAM WHITE, FENCER, CUSTOMS-STREKT EAST. All kinds of Fencing Material For Sale at Lowest Prices. All kinds of Fencing put upby ' Contract, as per plans to bo noen at Yard. Twelve Iron Tanks For Salo, good and cheap. Puriri Posts in wholesale lots; also Sbingleß, Palings, and Pickets, 2s Cd per doz., &c, &o.



WTLLT & M RATTRAY WILLIAM Rsi TTRA V begs to announce that his first shipments of SPRING NOVELTIES for all Departments are NOW OPEN. He respectfully invites an inspection of these Goods, which have been carefully selected and marked throughout at Strictly MODERA TE Prices. 178 180 lUz Ouoen-street rain W %BaZ? Q ■«" %arfP @ ekses \^nJ? i&tsssS JmJL KJ W JLi %• \*P



Dress and Fashion. FIRE. FIRE. FIRE. ESTIMATED VALUE : £7,000 wollTfl woliTH £7,000 OF DRAPERY CLOTHING. DRAPERY AND CLOTHING. DRAPERY CLOTHING. DRAPERI CLOTHING. DRAPERY AND CLOTHING. DRAPERY CLOTHING. THE SALVAGE STOCK OF W. VAILE & CO. WILL BE OFFERED F OR SALE TO-MORROW (WEDNESDAY), lOtii INSTANT, AND FOLLOWING DAYS, AT O U R PREMISE S, CANADA BUILDINGS. AND AS THE GREATER PORTION OF THIS STOCK WAS ONLY DAMAGED BY WATER, CUSTOMERS WILL HAVE THE ADVANTAGE OF SECURING SOUND GOODS AT ABOUT QUARTER THE USUAL PRICE REMEMBER! THE SALE COMMENCES TO-MORROW MOKIOG, AT THE PREMISES, CANADA BUILDINGS. SAMUEL COOMBES & CO. NEW BISCUIT, "U tf I VERSA L.» SOLD BY ALL GROCERS AT 4d. PER LB. THE WONDERFUL i Latest Improvements. Valuable Appliances. Ten Years' Guarantee. Patent Automatic Winder. Patent Drop-Boilers. Patent Loose-Winding-Wheel. Patent Thread Eeleaeer. Wer thelm Machines kept in Repairs for three years FREE) 09 OHABGEL Illustrated Catalogues and Samples of Work fire* 61 m~IHE WERTBEIMrSBWING WACBIII ACIICV. W T T3TPATP 17A •~ W, o. JdjjjAljJlj, ±iU, queen-street. AUCKLAND. JUST PURCHASED, •. 11111 i|» *X EXTRA CHOICE MONING. PACKLUM, vM^®S?l»^-/ WOOSUNG, AND PANYONU /T^-a. jJ^®H^^^^^^^Sse. AT A VERY HEAVY REDUCTION. M^TCC";) "•* jp^^^J Characteristic Advantages to my Customers. V / \i \?f\*jf Some people are very anxious everbybody '^^ /M—^— should know they get their Teas from China. •—■ rriTTT muvTraa TTrvßtSK'ts sSATVnTTT For my whereabouts in buying, I would Blmply T /^IL^o *S» HOttSfcb, SAIUJIJi say: The shrewdest Tea-manTever knewwai -Li HORSEB, and all kinds of BPRIKG the London Quaker Tea Merchant I served YS^^Si- o ,P^}> JSW^Hm^m vS^tr^' three yearß' apprenticeship with. He made a OROWTHER'S VICTORIA STABLES, Wei large fortune before I left him, and he never lesley-atreet bought a Package of Tea In China. "XXT 1. HDBBARD, FREOK. WIIITEIIEAD, TT • TBA MERCHANT & FAMILY GROCER, AROHXTBOT ANU QUANTITY SUEV«TOB No, 95, VICTORIA-STRKKT.aadPONSONBY _ ROAD AUCKLAND. "AWBBOTON BDItDWOS, qVK?S-»TBXtt,



Tea Merchants." JOHN BUCHANAN, eJ WHOLESALE GROCER, Tea, Coffee & Spice Merchant OUSTOMS-ST., AUCKLAND. Telegraph Address: I Telephone Exchange, "Kagle," Auckland. I No. 55. Tho Advertisor desires special attention to his Celebrated Brands of BLENDED INDIA AND CHINA TEAS, Since thoir introduction tho greatly incroased demand for them substantially proves their excel lenco, and confirms tho high esteem which tho Public have justly accorded them. Tho following distinctive brands all bear his Trade Marie on tho labels, and are packed in lib and Jib packets, also in 61b, 101b, and 401b tins, viz y— Blended India & China Teas. Household Countess Duchess Princess Empress Brands. Blended Pure Indian Teas. Zemindar Brand. BAKING & YEAST POWDERS. The Advertiser also wishes to bring before tho Public his Baking and Yeast Powders, which are meeting with general favour, and requests attention to the following Analytical Report :— Laboratory, Hobson-streot, Auckland, June 13,1&34. —I have eamplod tho Baking Powder in the bulk, prepared by Mr John Buchanan, Merchant, Auckland, and have analysed the same and find the constituents pure and well proportioned. Tho result of my examination proves this article to bo superior to any eithoi Imported or colonially prepared that has boen submitted to mo, and I can, therefore, con fidently recommend it to the pubhc.-(Signed) J. A. Pond, Colonial Analyst. Each Tin Ukarh ma Uegistkred Tkadb 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 jMarkots. Catalogues on Application. SPECIAL TEA NOTICE NEW SEASON. 1884-5. I have Received MY FIRST SHIPMENT of the NEW SEASON'S CHOP, EX S.S. TAMSUI, from Foochow, via Wellington, And shall bo glad to Forward LIQUORING SAMPLES on application. Tho QUALITY of THIS YEAR'S CROP Is of Vehy Ifion Character Compared with the previous years. To thoso about to commence business, attention is drawn to tho great advantage of being in a position to offer tho 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. THH - ONLY - GOLD MEDAL PURE BLENDED TTTTTTTTTTTT TTTTTTTTTTTT TT TTT TT TS TTT TT TTT TTT T TT TTT TTT T.TTTTTT. DRINK Nelson, IVloate s Co.1: SPECIALITY BLEND. CTTRY OUR MATCHLESS COFFEE [KING BRAND], SOLD IN lib., 21b., 41b., 71b., and 281b. TINS, At Is. Bd. per Ib. NELSON, MOATE & CO,. WHOLESALE AND RETAIL TEA MERCHANTS, BLENDERS, AND IMPORTERS. CBEISTOHTJROH, DUNEDMf, WSLLIHOTON, 166, QUEEN-iiT., Auckland. AGENTS EVERYWHERE Ironmongery. JB. B X. A I X I I, • VTCrrORLMMHSKX, MPORTEE OF BDJLDEH81 ft FCRNHEH JWS IKONHONQBBY DIBHOT ROM MAHUFAOrmUH*, Bu tar Skit, at l*w Batot- CMpeatsri' Tools Naili, looks, HlaffOß Kitchen Ranges Register Grates, is great Variety Marble and enamelled State HaatelcleeM fctrgwt Stook la AnoUaad ™"IF"Wi Marble, Electroplate, Cork, aid other Fester* BalTanlsed Iron, Sheet Ltat, aat Xiao Stall, Oemeat, and Plaster nfflFKmoN mvmm



To the Editor: Sir,—Kindly allow me to suggest to the candidates for City Council election the advisability of thoir holding joint meetings in the wards for which they •are standing respectively. This custom is followed in some cities, and has its ad-. vantages. In an important municipal community like ours, we ought to know whether a candidate can express himself in a manner which will secure a fair hearing, and what his views on several municipal questions arc. Take, for instance, Kavanga liape. What are the ideas of the candidates respecting the drainage of the district, es-. pecially from the Cemetery on to the gully t J foot of Newton Road ? Would they per mit such drainage to empty itself into the Western Springs ? If not, how would they dispose of it ? What steps would they pro pose in order to open up the district, owin° to previous blunders Ep, many of the streets being cut in two by private property. What is their opinion as to the best method of ex. tending the trade of the district, by opening up good communication with Bailey's paddpek and adjacent popula tions ? Are either candidates in favour of the continuance by the city of the costly and infamous CD. Act ? Which of them is in favour of billiard saloons being closed at ten o'clock 1 These and other topics might with profit be touched upon. I am of opinion that it is high time more interest was taken by the citizens in municipal matters.—l am, &c, Kabahgahape.



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mo CONTRACTORS AND OTHERS; .ROBERT LAMB, 35, Queen-street, is pra> - pared to execute orders for all kinds of Carting Work, Excavations, &c. . Shipping supplied with Ballast. All orders XL. may bo favoured with will W •promptly attended to. \ . LONSDALE POULTRY YARDS. WAIKOMITI. , , FOR SALE- J * EGGS Fi.OM PRIZE POULTRY. '• PerdpiS. Dark Brahmas (winners of eight First ' * Prizes) 21 0 Second Prize Dark Brahmas .'lO 6 Perdnz. PerddZ! Light Bra t»ias. v! li Goid.n Pencilled "', : Brown 21 0 Haniburgs ..10 8 Whito Whurns2l 0 SUver Spangled Andahii-iiins .. 21 0 Hambures .. 10" 8 Black Spanish .. 10 6 Black ITamburgsilO-8 VVU'o Spanish.. 10 G Black I ted Game 10 6 Buir ■ •orhlns .. 15 0 Duck Wing Game 10 a Mhotoiis.. ..io G Black Ked Game Lm.saiis ..10 « Bantams ..10 8 Grey Dorkings .. 10 6 DuckAUngGame-, . Orevp Cobiiw .. 10 6 Bantani3 ..(JO'S Houdans 21 0 Aylesbury Ducks 10 6 Golden Spangled Rouen Ducks .. 10 6 Hamburgs .. IJ_O English Carrier Pigeons 15s per pair. HALF BRED POULTRY. Black Spanish and Brahma .. ... .. 6 0 Game and Brahma 5 0 Apply J, ABBOT, Hobson-street ; O U R R E V TT I L L 8. N OTIC B. ;• : Tho New Plana, embracing additional loto tot sale, are now ready, and can be had at the Office, Shortland-street, L ■■.; Thoso who have already applied for lots OB the new plans are requested to state without delay which they intend to take. , . : Tho earliest applicants will have first refusal at prices Used. Terms as usual; one-fifth cash; balance fa &t a years at 7 per cent, or can bo paid off by instal' meats. , , A. BOARDMAN. Agent. THE ONLY GOLD MEDAL EVER AWARDED KOR COFFEE, CHICKOKY, PEPPER, &tt, Was obtained by TRENT BROS., CHRISTCHURCH. MR E. N. LEGGE, Customs-street East, Agent far Auckland and District TRENT BROS, beg to thank their many Cus tonserg for their very liberal support in tha past, and take this opportunity of saying that they will still sustain the well-known quality of their Manufactures, thus rendering it quite unnecessary to resort to any ingenious or unscrupulous device against respectable Store keepers (as some manufacturers indulge in), as they are quito satisfied that their Goods will carry their own recommendation. . : ""; TRENT BROS.' Go-ds have always received the Higheßt Awards whorever Exhibited—Mol bourne.Sydney, Vionna. Christchurch, Dunedin &c. Gold Medal. N.Z. Exhibition, 1882. against all-comors. From the many facilities at the command of tho above Firm, and the large soa'ie upon which their business is conducted, they are in a posi tion to defy competition, and give better Tolue> than any other house in tho trade in'the Aus* tralian Colonies,