CITY COUNCIL.

The weekly meeting of the City Council was he'd last evening, when there were present—His Worship the Mayor (MrW.R. Wnddel), in the chair, Councillors Holland, i La Roche, Burns, Masefield, Aiekin, Dacre, Marshall, Dovoro, Phillipps, Mackechnie, Field, Stevenson, Montague, Thompson, Crowther, Fleming, and Garratt. Pkintin'u. —H. Brett pointed out that his tender for printing had been lower for tho articles specified than the one accepted. He desired to know why the lowest tender was uot accepted, although he did not ask for a reversal of the decision.—The Town Clerk said Mr Atkins tender was the lowest for tho articles most required.—Re ferred to tho Finance Committee.

Extension of Time.—J. Irvine, Pon sonby No. 1 contract, applied for an extension of time.—The application was ordered to stand over till the work is com pleted. Remission of Ratkh. —Henry Jteesing applied for remission of half-year's rates (£3 Is 3d), lie having removed his business to expedite works carried on by the Council. Referred to tho Finance Committee.

Kakakuahat'K Road Levels.—Thomas While, on behalf of Mr Taite, asked if it was tho intention of the Council at an early date to proceed with the levels of Karan gahapo Road between Howe-street and Donfionby Koad, an hu wished to execute alterations to premises, Jhiivoih IioAD Levelb.—J, C. Robinson wrote protesting n^a'nst the ii.tmtion of the (/'ouncil to raise tho level of Jervois Road, which work, he said, would depreci ato the value of his property. He would resist tlie work ))y every means in his power. —Received.

Alterations.—F. J. Grey submitted plans of alterations to building in Wel lesloy-strcet East on city endowment property.—Permission for work granted. Objectionable Cattle.—E. J. Thorpe and other residents in Newton asked the Council to remove three cows and a goat from the streets in this district.—The Town Clerk said the matter had been brought under the notice of the police.— Agreed t'lat an answer be sent accordingly. Removal of Earth.—E. Hammond and others applied that the bank, in front ef their premises left by the cutting in Graf ton Road works be sbped away. It was stated that there would be plenty of use for the earth.—Agreed that all the residents who de.sireit should have the workdone for them.

Serious Charges.—G. Wilson, lato cart ing contractor, wrote stating that he had reason to believe that he had not received all tho moneys to which he was entitled. Tho Clerk of Works had been clerk for him, and had promised to make up the deficiency, but he hadnotdoncso. He asked foran inves tigation.—The Mayor said replies had been leceived, but the charges were of so serious a nature that they could not be dealt with on first reading. He moved that the matter be referred to the Finance Com mittee.—Agreed. Alleged Nuisance.—W. Bacon, per T. B. Hannaford, complained of an alleged de fective drain on his property, which caused a nuisance to his tenants. He had com plained to the Sanitary Inspector, but nothing had been done. The Inspector re ported that there was no nuisance.— Referred to the Streets Committee to inspect. City Road.—Letter from J. J. Holland drew attention to the fact that tko outlet of drainage from City Road and Liverpool street emptied itself on to the roadway, and caused a great nuisance.—The Engineer reported that theso streets would be drained so soon as the gully drainago is finished.— Agreed that an answer bo sent accordingly.

Tramways.— F. A. White, secretaiy of tho Tramway Company, applied for an extension of time for completion of the con tract for six months, and encumbering the tramways by raising money on debentures. It was stated that the delay was partly caused by hydraulic lime being found un suitable for the permanent way, and Port land cement being found necessary.—Re ferred to the Legal Committee. Low Lkvkl in Cook-strekt.—Cr. Phil lipps presented a petition from property owners in Cook-street West applying for a low level to give access to their respective properties.—Received and referred to Streets Committee.

Formation of Cook-street.—Cr. Phil lipps submitted an agreement from the property-owners in Cook-street West pro mising that they would not hold'the Coun cil liaßle for claims if the street were formed and the earth placed on their properties.— The matter was referred to tho Sti-eets Committee.

Po.Nso.sja* Road.—Cr, Dovoro presented a petition asking for tho removal of the unsightly hump left in JPonsonby Road between Picton and Anglesca-streets by the new levels. —Received and referred to the Streets Committee.

Sum.mkk-stkeet.—Cr. Field presented a petition from residents in Summer-street, PunsOnby, asking for the removal of a hill in tho street, which at present made the street unsuitable for wheeled traffic.— Received and referrod to tho Streots Com mittee.

Wellington-street.— Tho Town Clerk road a petition from residents of Welling ton-street asking that tho contractor be instructed to cut earth from in front of their properties.—Receivod and referred to Streets Committee.

Finance Committee.—The report of the Committee was as follows :—(1) Letter from R. Madden re Mrs Watt's rates—That the amount of rates now duo be remitted ; (2) Letter from Secretary Manure Company re leasing of abattoirs—Committee cannot recommend the application to lease abattoirs being entertained, but recommend the fees for killing bullocks be raised from Is to Is Gd; (3) Report from City Engineer re Section 35 Symonds-street—That earth be cut as reported upon by Engineer, sloped from Symonds-street and Mount-street, &c, and cut to pormanent level at once; (4) Memo, from Town Clerk re dust oontract— That contractor be notified that on present occasion no fine will be inflicted, but Com mittee expect conditions to be strictly en forced ; (o) Report from Clerk of Works re reduction of workmen's wages—That the wages of the labourers (not foreman) be reduced to 7s per diem ; further considera tion of report deferred ; Clerk of Works to attend; (0) Petition from residents Hobson stveet re cutting down, &c—That Hobson street be cut to its full width at permanent level, and the Engineer prepare levols of streets not fixed between Albert-street *ar.d Hobson-street; (7) Re Princes-street (im proved levels) —Committee cannot recom mend any alteration owing to the numerous claims for compensation and objections. — The report was taken seriatim. — Speaking to the last clause, Cr. Aickin said that while some owners desired compensation others were willing to contribute towards the work.—Cr. Thompson and Masofield said there were no offers of assistance, but the prospect of numerous claims for com pensation. The Mayor said he had been credibly informed that they could not come within any distance of the Church under ten months. —Cr. Crowther pointed out that there were claims of i'3oo, and so on all the way down the street, while the work also involved another story under the Museum. —Tho report was adopted. Stbeets Committee.— The report of this Committee was as follows :—(1) Application from Dignan and Armstrong re right-of-way, Wellington Lane — That application be granted on the usual conditions, viz., a gate to bo erected and maintained, no building to bo erected with frontago thereto, and liuic, or right-of-way, to bo asphalted; (2) Petition from residents Wolfe-street re for mation, &c.—That the petitioners be in formed that the street is not dedicated, but upon its being done, the application will be considered ; (3) Petition from residents of Greenwood and Hargraves-strcet re repairs —That tho work bo done in terms of Engi neer's report/it a cost of LlO, viz., that the ground in Hargraves-strcet on each side of cutting be sloped back to enablo vehicles to piss along the road from Greenwood-street; (i) Petition from residents in Ponsonby Ward re dust-cart—Committee recommend that the carts call in Ponsonby Uoad and Col lego Hill Road; (5) Memo, from Town Clerk ro street supervision—That the Clerk of Works bo tho proper officer to report on all repairs necessary, and of all vehicles crossing footways, and to see generally that the streets are kept clear of nil encum brances ; (C) Report from Sanitary In spector ro inspection of city—That Sanitary Inspector be requested to report where nuisances exist and mains are opposite or within 100 yards, in terms of the Act; (7) City Engineer's report re motion No. 819 (drain Soafiekl View Road) —That the work bo done in terms of Engineer's recommenda tion at a cost of about £430.— The report was adopted without discussion. Legal Committee. —Letter from T. and S. MJorriti nnil Co. re widening High-street —Deferred until after next-mail.—Memo, from City Engineer re seats in Albert Park —That half-a-dozen seats be ordered.— Memo, from the Town Clerk re books presented by Mr Macky and Mr N. G. Lennox—That the thanks of the Council be forwarded.—Re by-laws, approved as amended.—Adopted. Committees. —Cr, Thompson moved a resolution providing for the retirement annually of two members from each of the

following Committees—viz., Legal, Finance and Streets ; that a ballot be taken for the members who retire.

Grf.y-stref.t.— On the motion of Cr. Phillippf, the Engineer was instructed to prepare plans of the permanent levels of Grey-street.

Wellesley-stbeet.—On the motion of Cr.'Phillipps, the Engineer was instructed to report the cost of formation of Wolleslcy street from Sale to Drake streets.

Drainage.—Cr. Phillipps moved, " That the Engineer furnish estimate of cost of gully drainage from Karangahape Road to Freeman's Bay, including Nelson-street." Agreed.

Grapton Road.—Cr. Mackechnie moved, "That a strip of asphalt eight feet wide bo laid from tho house lino on and along tho western footpath of the'Grafton Road."—An amendment by Cr. Crowther that the full width of tho footpath bo asphalted was withdrawn and the motion carried.

Extra Draughtsman.—Cr. Mackechnie moved, "That the Engineer be authorised to engago an extra draughtsman for a period of six months, at a cost not exceed ing 10s per diem."—An amendment by Cr. Thompson that tho matter be referred to tho Finance Committee was carried.

The Council adjourned shortly before 11.30 p.m.

EPIPHANY CHURCH, NEWTON.

Annual Meeting.

The annual mooting of the parishioners of tho above church was held on Wednesday evening, immediately .after the regular Wednesday evening service. The Row J. Haseldcn presided, and read tho report of the vestry and the balance-sheet. The Ire port began by stating that there had been no alteration in the boundaries of tho parochial district during the year, and con sequently j^tho district still comprised the three districts of Epiphany, St. Luke's, and Avondalo. The part of the report which referred to the Epiphany portion of the district mentioned tho action of tho dio cesan trustees regarding a site for a new church, the enlargement of tho present building, the introduction of hymns Ancient and Modern, and the work of the Sunday - school. There had been sixty-five baptisms and sixteen deaths. Tho report concluded as follows :--A fow words are now needed about tho future. In both the preceding reports reference was made to the division of the parochial district. The time has now arrived when this is to be carried out, It is proposed that the Epiphany district shall be formed into a separate parochial district, and that St. Luke's and Avon dale should remain together under the title of the Mount Albert Parochial District. A clergyman will be appointed to the Epiphany, and the present incum bent will remain at Mount Albert and will also do diocesan work in connection with the Home Mission. The great advantage of this arrangement will be, that a clergy man will be at the Epiphany for all the services, and also at the Sunday-school, and will live among his people. And the ad vantage for Mount Albert will be, that the clergyman will have more time to give to week-day work, and will be at both services on three Sundays in the month. The new arrangement will begin from March Ist. The growth of population at West Newton is such as to warrant the Vestry of Epiphany in hoping that before long they will bo able to give an adequate stipend to an incumbent, who will give his whole time to the spiritual wants of the district. The one matter for regret is tho loss of the services of the lay reader, Mr Sloman. But it must be remembered that Mr Sloman has given his services hoping that eventually the districts would be in a position to carry out such an arrangement as is now proposed. The incumbent desires to set on record the great value which he has placed on the services of Mr Sloman, who not only has given him assistance by conducting Divine services, but has always been ready to con sult with him on any matter of importance for the welfare of tho parish. It is pleasant also to be able to stato that the three dis tricts have worked together in most perfect harmony, and although we must not expect to see great results, still we may hope that actual good has been done during the past three years. The statement of accounts showed that tho receipts were £117 3s lOd, and that the ex penditure wai3 the same, and there was a liability of £17 Us !)d on tho church.— The report and accounts were adopted ■ Churchwardens.—The Chairman ap pointed Mr George Stanton as clergyman's churchwarden, and Mr Tucker was elected people's churchwarden.

Vestky.—The following gentlemen woro duly elected:—Messrs Sharp, Harvey, Inman, Lightfoot, Newbcgin, JlcCullough, and Osborne. Mr J. Taylor was re-elected auditor. It was resolved that tho minister's stipend should bo LSO, and tho organist's salary Ll7. A hearty vote of thanks was passed to Mr Sloman for his valuable sor vices as lay reader. It was agreed that the vestry should arrange for a social gathering to bo held in March, to bid fare well to the present incumbent and to wel come tho new one. After some general con versation relative to the work of the church, the Evening Hymn was sung, and the meet ing was closed by the Chairman pronouncing the Benediction. "

St. Jacob's Oil Invincible.

(To the Editor of Evening Stab.)

Dear Slr,-I wlßh to add ray testimony to the offloacy of the great German remedy, St. Jacob's Oil. Your columns have contained, from time to time, expressions of gratitude from persons ol known respectability, and having satisfied my. Bclf of the genuineness of tho cures effected I obtained a bottle, scarcely hoping it would suc ceed in relieving me. For tho past seven monthsl have suffered severely from a pain ful attack of sciatica, which, in spite of the most able treatment on the part of my medi cal adviser, continued to hold its own in my system. My sleep at last bogan to bo affected and my whole system vory much reduced. The most careful treatment failed to give me relief, and I thon applied nearly evory advertised romedy. The sciatica was principally located in my left thigh, and the pain at times was most excruciating. In spite of the most thorough applications, and tho great est oaro and attention on my part, I ob tained no appreciable relief, and at last, as a forlorn hope, I determined to apply St. Jacobs Oil, and from that time the pain began to diminish. My Bleep soon returned, and each application afforded mo relief. At first I re garded tho cessation from pain as only a temporary one, scarcely daring to hope that the cure was complete-; but I have gratefully to acknowledge that I am now free from pain—in faot, a man again. I must confess that I tried the Oil in abso lute dospair. I had had no sleep for throo or four nights previously, and my system was very low. The success, however, is complete, and I again tender my grateful acknowledgments to tho proprietors of tho Oil, and shall ever continue to recommend it to every sufferer who comes within rango of my influence. What medical skill failed to do St. Jacob's Oil effected, and I regard it as tho greatest boon of the age. I am, dear Sir, Yours faithfully. Joiin Lee. Ashbourne, Mudgee, November 12,1883.

THE PAIN ENTIRELY LEFT.

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ALTERATION FOR DECEMBER.

Lcavo Victoria Wharf, Ucvonport, at 7.15 and 10.20 a.m., and 2 and I. JO p.m. Leave Takapuna School-house at, 5.45 and 11 a.m., and 3 and 0.10 p.m. Sundays. — Leave Dovonpnrl at 10.10 ii.m , and 2 and 4.20 p.m. Leave Takapuna at 11.15 a.m., and 3 and 5,15 p.m.

FARE EACH WAY, ONE SHILLING.

F. J. QUICK, Proprietor

Printed and Published by the Proprietor^ HENRY BRETT, of almonds-street, at his General PHntiru-Ofi;™, Vyndhamstic t. in the Provinra of .Uicklunrt. New Zealand, Friday. Januauv :5,1881. "

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR, FRIDAY, JANUAKY lib, 1864.



ALFRED BUCKLiiXP. the haymarket. Several first-class reapers p AND MOWERS AND REAPERS FOR | BALK. Che samo may be viewed on application being made at tho Ofllce of ALFRED BUCKLAND. # piOUN-TrtY CATTLE SALES. Papakura—Wednesday, January 30 Sheep Fair-Tuesday, Fobruary 5. ALFRED BUCKLAND. TUESDAYS. THE HAYMARKET. SALE OF WOOL, SHEEPSKINS, HIDES, and TAIiLOW. each TUESDAY, at 12 o'clock. : ' ALFRED BUCKLAND THE HAYMARKET. T>EGULAR SALES OF HAY AND XV STRAW KACH TUESDAY AND FRIDAY, At 11 o'clock. ALFRED BUCKLAND, TO-MORROW, SATURDAY, 11 O'CLOCK. OPEN SAILING BOAT, NELLIE (To be seen at Watermen's Steps Friday and Saturday). R. ARTHUR WILL sell by .auction, at his Mart, Quoen-st., Saturday, 26th, at 11 o'clock, he Open-Sailing Boat Nellie, with Mast. Saila, Anchor, Chain, etc., as she lies, on the Waterman's Stops. The Boat is sound, having been overhauled during the present month; the owner soiling only- on account of having bought a larger veascL MONDAY, JANUARY 28, j! At Noon. HEPBURN-STREET. A! HOUSE FOR SALE, situated in * Hepburn-street, adjoining tho property of T. Buddie, Esq. To be Romoved within ten days from day of sale. AT ARTHUR'S MART, B. TONK3] B. 0. OARB [B- D. TONES. TO-MORROW, I SATURDAY, JANUARY 26. i At 11 o'clock, EIGHT HOURS DEMONSTRATION. B. TONKS & CO. WILL sell by public auction, on Satur day, at 11 o'clock, Tho Sole Right to Sell all Non-Alcoholic Drinks at the Eight Hours Demonstra tion Sports in Domain on January 29 (Regatta Day). B, TONK3.] [R. O. CAKR.] [B. D. TONKS. MONDAY, JANUARY 28. SUPERIOR MODERN HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. RESIDENCE OF E. K. TYLER, ESQ. B. TONKS & CO. HAVE received instruction from E. K. Tyler, Esq., to sell on Monday, 28th Janu ary, at 11 o'clock, THE WHOLE OF HIS SUPERIOR AND MODERN HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE AND EFFECTS. At tho Residence (opposite Government House), Symonds-street. The Auctioneers would call special attention to the sale of tho above, as tho whole Of the Furniture is of suporior description, and worthy Of close inspection. On View at 9 o'clock Day of Sale. Also, at 12 o'clock, THE SALE OF THE LEASE OF THE RESIDENCE, Having 11 years to expiro at an annual ground rental of £51, The HOUSE is lathe and plaster throughout, with gas and water laid on, and has an exten sive stablo and outhouses. Tho situation is not to bo surpassed. Opposito Government House. B. TOSKS] K. C. CARR [B- D, TONKS WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 6. 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 bo had of Auctioneers, Further particulars In a few dnyp. B. TONKS AND CO. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 30. JUNCTION YARDS. F consequence of Tuesday being the Anniversary of the Colony and a Public Holiday, the undersigned will hold their usual Sale at the Junction Yards on WEDNESDAY, January 30. HUNTER AND NOLAN. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 30. JUNCTION YARDS. "1 QA FAT BULLOCKS from Hawera lO" • and Waikato 203 Fat Sheep, very prime, from Mutamata 400 Fat Sheep from Hawera 200 Fat Sheep and Lambs from Waikato Dairy Cows, Store Cattle, Pigs, Sec. HUNTER & NOLAN. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 4. DURHAM YARDS. . The Undersigned will hold their TmiFTH n ALE OP THE SEASON ON FEBRUARY 4, AT TWO O'CLOCK. HUNTER & NOLAN. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 7. JUNCTION YARDS. SHEEP PAIR. rriHE UNDERSIGNED will hold their FIRST ANNUAL SHEEP FAIR h , ON FEBRUARY 7. B Intending vendors will bo gooi enough to ■I jend particulars for cataloguiqg on or before ■I tho previous Tuesday. ... ■-



Auction** W. S. COCHRANF.] [jA»f E3 DACKK MONDAY, JANUARY 28. By order of the General Trust Board. ALLOTMENTS ST. STEPHEN'S ESTATE, To bo Leased for CO Years. THE Subscribers have received instruc tions to offer for Lease nt their new Land Mart, Queen-street, on Monday, 2Sth instant, at ' For a Term of CO Years, The following ALLOTMENTS in St. Stephen's Estate, Parncll, viz. :— Lots 30 and 30a, each 100 links frontiiKO 31, 90 links to St. Stephen's Avemio 3IA 100 links to St. Stephen's Avenue by 210 links to Orphan Homo Road „ 35, 198 links to Orphan Homo Road. Plan and Conditions of Leasing can bo seen ; nUhffllJEL COCIIRANE & SON. Auctioneers. ■ w, s. cochbaneJ I/as. dacbb WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 20. ' IMPORTANT LAND SALE, DEVON PORT. VALUABLE BEACH FRONTAGES. CHOICE BUILDING SITES. MAGNIFICENT VIEWS. THE- Subscribers will soil by auction, at their Rooms, Queen-street, on Wednes day, 20th February, nt. 12 o'clock, THE CALLIOPE ESTATE, 1 situate between the Victoria Wharf and the New Dock, only two minutes' walk from either. Full particulars in future issue SAMUEL COCIIRANE & SON, • Auctioneers. 1 ___________ _———— ———— 1 DURHAM YARDS. r XI\OB, SALE, at the Durham Yards, JD every Tuesday, at 11 o'clock, HIDES, TALLOW, WOOL, and SKINS. HUNTER & NOLAN. Direct Supply Store. 1 : __—— „:_ TRY -:- THE T\IRECT QUPPLY QTORE HE JLJIKECT OUPPLY QTORE H| H rOR H ■ H NOVELTIES IN VASES AND M P5 LUSTRES. S op BARGAINS IN° R WORKBOXKS 8 _r AND DESKS. O a for H S CLOCKS AND ORNAMENTS. m q. FLOWER STANDS AND FLOWER S POTS. $ O FOB f1 3 VARIETY IN TOYS. X you m ■H * LADIES' BAG 3 AND BASKETS. Jjj § LAMPS AND * CANDLESTICKS. § • Hj NICKEL SILVER 1* AND POTOSI -W ' " SILVER FORKS AND k> !* SPOONS. £ - M FOR - TABLE AND DESSERT KNIVES. £> ' H FOR H P CHINA, GLASSWARE. TIN- g m WAUE, AND BRUBHWARE. H Eh &c, &c. &c. ;?« H 2 A ALL NEW GOODS, A MAfIXIVfCEN'T g 3 VARIETY, ASH MARVEHODSLY £j „ Low Prices, M -aHOXO Ai<Mncj iohjii/t sti-i t "HHOXO ATlddno J.OSOIIVX HHvJL -■:- am -: ' Drapery. "\XT ELLESLEY HOUSE. NEW SUMMER DRAPERY, MILLINERY, &C, &C, &c. , A. LOV ET T r Begs to intimate to his customers and buyers of DRAPERY generally that ho is now in possession of tho whole of his NEW SEASON'S GOODS FOR THE SUMMER TRADE. A Choice Assortment of Ladies' and Children's i Bonnets, Hata, Feathers, &c., in all the newest styles, at moderate prices. Tho latest styles in Ladies' Mantles and Dol -1 manH on hand or mado to order. Dress Materials in great variety. Sheetings, Calicoes, Flannels, Counterpanes, Toilet Covers, Shirting?, &c, &c, at low prices. ' Ladies'and Children a Underclothing, Corsets ■ Infanta' Pelisses, Robes, Squares, and Baby Linen, a rare assortment. Five per Cent. Discount for Cash on Parcels of 20s. and Upwards. L O V E T T'S CHEAP DRAPERY WAREHOUSE, ' WELLESLEY-STHEET, AUCKLAND. Business Notices DR. P II I L S O N, Late District Surgeon, Attends from 10 to 1 o'clock a.m, AND DR. J. H. HONEYMAN From 11 to 1 o'clock a.m., at Aickin's, THE PHARMACY ' Queen-street. 'T7l COX AND SON, Jt_» DENTAL SURGEONS, WYJJDIIAM-STREET, Beg to inform their Patients (for whoso confl • denco and patronage thoy tender hearty thanks) that they have taken more Central Rooms over Goodson's Arcado, Queen-street (lirst floor, now premises of the Australian Mutual Provident Socioty), where they may be Consulted on and after Monday, January _ MRS. MURPHY (Late of Ponsonby Road) Has be-opbned in her new Premises, next dcor to Mr Williams, Tailor, Victoria-street, with a well-assorted Stock of Ladies' and Children's Underclothing, Fancy Goods of all kinds. N.B.—Mrs M. would intimate that she is not . connected with the person of the same name who till lately carried on business in Hobson- Btreot f^HEAP *AND GOOD CUTLERY. j THOMAS SAMUEL, ■. Importer of Cutlery, 1 Has just received a good supply of all kinds of ' T-ABLE AND POCKET CUTLERY, Consisting of Ivory and Bone Table Knives, Pocket Knives, Scissors and Razors, Table Knives and Forks in ' cases, suitable for wedding and complimentary presents ; also, Electro-plated Ware, Siberian Forks and Spoons, specially cheap value, Sider opbron Forks and Spoons, having the lustre finish and ring of Sterling Silver. All the above goods selling at very low prices. THOMAS SAMUEL, 108, QUEEN-STREET, Next to Mr Westpfahl, Bootmaker. INGRAM AND CO., ENGINEERS AND MACHINERY FITTERS. ' Contractors for Every Description of Factory Fitting, Pattern Making, Castings, Turning, Pipe Screwing, &c, &c. all woodwork in connection with Machinery Made. Plans Prepared and Estimates Given. Agents for All Descriptions of AMERICAN MACHINERY. Lubricating Oils, &o. Office and Works: CORNER OF VICTORIA AND COBURG-STREETS. SAMUEL WHITE HAS. FOR SALE AT THE YARD, CUSTOMS-STREET:- Per 300. Puriri Posts £6 10s Very Good Puriri Posts .. .. 710 Hobart Rails SO Sawn Puriri Posts Bx3 .. .. ICd ech. Sawn Heart Kauri Boards, Gx ij .. !Ss Pr 100 Split Palings .. .. :. .. 10 Hobart Rails BO Sawn Rimu Rails 03 Titreo Rails .. .... .. 70 Kauri Posts is each Shingles, Hotiße Blocks, &c. 19 SAWN SLEEPERS, 8 x 5, 2s Cd each. OIL PAINTINGS, EX CANDIDATE, FROM LONDON. Now on View at my Show-rooms, Shortland strcet, Several Large and Valuaule Oil Paintings by Morris, sen., Moltino, W. R. Stone, A.R.A., and other well known Artists (Guaranteed). AN EARLY INSPECTION INVITED. JOHN LEECH, Shoiitland-strket. TTIOR A QUIET GAME or BILLIARDS, JD go to the WELLESLEY PRIVATE BILLIARD-ROOM, WELLF.SLEY-STUEET (Nearly Opposlto Opera House). TWO FIRST-CLASS TABLES, Under the Management of CHAS. F. ANDREWS, TOBACCONIST, &c. Best Brands of Cigars and Tobacco only kept. MR JAS. ADAMS bega to tender his most sincere thanks to his numerous customers and friends for tho patronage and Bupport they have bo kindly accorded him dur ing the past 6 years he has been in business, and takes this opportunity of informing thorn that he has decided on RETIRING FROM BUSI NESS at the end of February. He had originally 1 Intended to be gone by tho end of the present i month, but finds It will not ho quite practicable, as a largo stock (principally Watches) Is still on hand, which he will bo glad to dispose of at ' even greater reduced ratos than before.—JAS, ADAMS, Watchmakor, Victoria-Btreet. ■ : ,



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MedicaL TKTEETOUS DEBILITY. Dr K. C. West's Nerve and Brain Triat went, a guaranteed Speelflo for Hyßteria, Dizzi ness, Convulsions. Fits, Nervous Neuralgia, Headache. Nervous Prostration caused by the uso of alcohol or tobacco, Wakefulness, Mental Depieeslon, Softening of tho Brain resulting In Inanity, and lending 10 misery, decay, and death, Premature Old Age caused by over-exer tion of the brain, youthful folly, or over-indul gence Each box contains one months treat ment.' 5s a box, or six boxes for 255, sent by "iail •WoUi.f-SS 1---?®. BOXES _ „ To cure any case. With each order received by us for six boxes, accompanied with 255, wo will send the purchaser our writton guarantee to ro tund the money if tho treatment does not eneot a cure. O^»»'|S N Y ANd'bSm. Chemists, Qucon-streot. Auckland. Sewing Machines. [KSTADLISIIKD 1855.1 BY SPRCtAL N^^^I^_j^S_( APPOINTMKNTI "OICYCLES! BICYCLES! BICYCLES I SKWING MACHINES II SKWING MACHINES II "Oh, men with sistors dear, Oh, men with lovers and wives, Buy a "DOMESTIC" Machine and thoy Will thank you all their lives." Indeed, nothing could bo more acceptable or Buitable as a NEW YEAR PRESKNT. THE LARGEST SHOW-ROOMS AND THK BEST AND CHEAPEST STOCK IN NEW ZEALAND. SHAKESPEAR & CO. OFFICES : Opposite tub Market, Quekn-street. Warehouse: Lorne-strket. Drapery. TCTOR MEN'S AND BOY'S CLOTHING, CLOTHING. MADK TO MKASURE. OF ALL-PURE WOOL N.Z. TWEEDS, AT THE SAME PRICK AS YOU PAY FOR READY-MADE, TRY THK NEW ZEALAND. TWEED COMPANY, NEW ZEALAND TWEED COMPANY. 172, QITEEN-STREET (Opposite I)ai<iiv-»trkkt). Hooks and Stationery- CELLING OFF. PREMISES COMING DOWN. PREMISES COMING DOWN. PREMISES COMING DOWN. CLEARANCE SALE, I M I' E R A T I V E SAL E. _N". GL Lennox IS NOW OFFERING HIS LARGE STOCKS OF BOOKS AND STATIONERY BOOKS AND STATIONERY AT SUCH PRICES •FOR CASH AS DEFY COMPETITION. THIS IS A GENUINE CASH CLEARANCE SALE. THE OWNERS OF PREMISES ARK OOINO TO RE-BUII.D. N. G. L. MUST REALISE- Books for Prizes Books for Libraries Books for Sunday-school Libraries School Books, as used in Public Schools. School Copy Books School Exorcise Books School Slates School Requisites All kinds of Commercial Stationery Drawing Papers, Mounted and Unmounted Tracing Papers Tracing Linen. ALL AT GREATLY REDUCED PRICES. FOR CASH. FOR CASH. _N". Gr. Lennox, IMPORTER OF BOOKS AND STATIONERY, 100, QUEEN-STBKBT, Auckland. Timber. X>APAKURA SAW MILLS, HUNUA, Having a largo supply of KAURI Logs,we are now prepared to-Execute Orders to any size; dressed T. and G., etc. COULTHAED BROB. Stewart & Garlick, Agents, Fortstroet, Auckland. T!HE UNION STEAM SAW, MOULD ING. BASH, 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 F. Edged) FLOORING AND LINING ARCHITRAVES SKIRTINGS MOULDINGS (of any pattorn) DOORS, SASHES, and TURNERY, DELIVERED at any Public Wharf in Auck land, or at tho Company's Privato Wharf, Mechanics' Bay. Die Quality of tho 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 withont delay. QUOTATIONS AND PATTERN BOOKS On application at mechanics' bay or customs-stkeef. Cheap Timber! cheap timber! The Undersigned are prepared to take orders of First and Second-class Building Timber, matched, planed, and rough; Rusticated Weather Boards, and Mouldings, in lots to suit Purchasers, AT VERY LOW RATES. E. MITCHELSON AND CO., 19, QUEEN-STREET. /~IHEAP TIM BE H. We are Selling good Second-class House building Timber at f^s, and Lining at 5g per 100 feet, and all other'descriptions in proportion, according to our reduced Price-list for this month, Shingles, House Blocks, Posts and Bails at lowest rates. J. and H. SMYTH, Auckland-Wai take rei Sawing and Planing Mill Mount Eden Railway Station, 12th December, 1883.



NELSON, MOATE4Oo.'B INCOMPARABLE nABS Si^F^ SPICS QUEEN-STREET AUCKLAND, Next the New Zealand Clothing Factory. Ten Merchants* LIQUOR Tea Co., London. Books Given Away ; lbs. of Tea Sold : 3,000. 3,000. In Auckland by tho Company's Agent, W. S. COLLINS, Tea Dealer S. Family Grooer, JUNCTION OF QUEEN ANDGREY SI REETS AUCKLAND. TERMS STRICTLY CASH. Coaclibuildcrs, &c. HPHAMES CARRIAGE AND DRAY 1. FACTORY JAMES MACKIE, Propihktoh, 7ICTOKU-STRKKT EAST, AICJCLAND Repairs of every description in Wood am! fron neatly executed on iho shortest notice. Spring 3 mado and repaired. Always on Hand—A lareo quantity of Lamps, also Ironku'k Shafts and Spokes, Red Gum Kullocs. aiui KuW. Tuwn Hardwood, v<\ f\,<i:iirv (i-.-.li-ra punotilally attended to Tl D W IN TT A R V I B, CARRIAGE AND BUGGY BUILDER, HAS REMOVED FROM UPPER QUEEN - STEET TO UPPER HYMONDS-STREET, And hopon to retain all his old Customers and gain some new. BOYS' VELOCIPEDES, 2?aj [>Kii.«rnur,AToits. Ibs: INVALID (.;Ai:i:iACl'>. nil kinds (Wholesale and Ittftall): I!AHY SI.KKI'INU CAlililAfiKS; .Uso, BICYCIiES (best Rimllsh make), ROCK INIJ UOItBKS, &v. R . AN D B R SON, PARIiAMATTA-STIIEET. a -'OVW. 17.-«r.I«I F.mr IV GuiiHinith. D, E V I T T , GUNMAKER, 251, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND (Opposito tho City Market). Established 1859. Intending Buyers should inspect tho larßo stock of Breech and Muzzle-loading Guns on hand. Thoy will sco the best valuo in Auck land. Every gun thoroughly oxamined and guaranteed before delivery. Hammerlcss Guns with Sicmen's Patent Steel Barrels. 12 and 20 gaugo; Silver's Patent Anti-recoil Butt Plates; Webley's Bull Dor find Irish Constabulary Ito volvers, also his New Patent Self-extracting Revolver; Kynoch's Patent "Perfect" Re loading Metallic Cartridge Cases and Crimpers Eley's Revolver Ammunition and Metallic Cartridge Cases; Newcastle Chilled Shot; Curtiss and Harvey and Plgon Wilk's and Laurence's Gunpowder; Kloy'a Wadding and Cartridge Cases; Powder Flaskß, Sliot Pouches, Gamo Bags, Gun Cases, Cartridge Belts. Gun Oil, Tow for Gun Cleaning, Fcnct Muzzles and Bells, Saloon Rifles, Air Cuncs, Breech-loading Implomonts, Fishing Tackle, Cutlery, Firo works. REPAIRS, including Browning and Re stocking, specially attended to, and satisfaction guaranteed. D. JviTT, GUNMAKER AND IMPORTER, 25-1, Queen-street, ♦ AUCKLAND (Opposite the City Market). Ironmongery. JB. B L A I X I B, • Victoria-street, IMPORTER OF BUILDERS' & FURNISH ING IRONMONGERY DIBBOT FROM MANUFACTURERS, Has for Sale, at .Low Rates— Carpenters' Tools Nails. Locks, Hinges Kitchen Ranges Register Grates, in gre&i Variety Marble and enamelled Sicfe Mantelplecea Largest Stock in Auckland Marble, Electroplate, Curb, and other Fsntlen Galvanized Iron, Sheet Lead, and Ziuo Slate, Cement, and Plaster INSPECTION INVITED ■



Tea Merchnntß A TEA OF RARE & MATCHLESS EXCELLENCE, INDISPENSABLE FOR THE CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR HOLIDAYS. A DELICIOUS AND REFRESHING CUP OF TEA. THIS may bo obtained by Purchasing the Fine Blend of INDIA AND CHINA TEAS SOLD BY ROBERT NEAL, At Two Shillings and Pourpenco por Pound. PURITY AND QUALITY UNEQUALLED. robeftFneal, THEATRE ROYAL BUILDINGS, QUEEN AND VICTORIA-STREETS, Auckland.



NELSON MOATE & Co. DRINK OUR pusl |lehdep TiA It fans No Equal far Trus Natural Flavour, Valuo, sad Strength. PRICES 2/-, 2/4, 2/8 rr 3/-, 3/4, 4/- X 1-lb. Bad i-lb. Packats. HALF»CHEST3. BOXES. "PRESS," "Mr. Nalsoa la a Professional Taa Tastar and Blaadar." AWARDED COLD&6ILVER MEDALS. jfELSOIT, jfoATE&jjO. TEA MERCHANTS, CHRISTCHURCH, DUNEDIN, AUCKLAND, WELLINGTON. ISENTS-EVERYWHEM. Hotels. T M P E R I A L HOTEL, CORNER OF QUEEN AND FORT STURET3. T. T. ANDERSON, Proi'mbtor, Bcbs to inform tho Public that lio is now ready to receive Hoarders at his Now Hotel, whore thoy will find every accommodation. Hot Cold, and Sliower ItaUis. Large, Spacious Ik'tlrooms. Luncheon from Ito 2. MASONIC HOTEL, DEVONFOKT, NORTH SHORE. W. 11. PEAItCE tins miiiii iilntsiMv iv intimating that tho whole uf the extensive witlitionHtiml ultcrittioiis to tho Musoniu uro now liimlly completed. Persons dcriroua or rc-i.linK in tins delightful distHct . will, liy putroiiisiiiK the above Ilotel, receive ' every atti-ntion required to make them happy nnd comfortable. The rooms are lofty, well ventilate,!, neatly and elegantly furniahed. Select Suites of .Apartments. Privttc Sitting rooniH. One of tho finest liilliarilrooms in the Colony, titled with everything now and flrst lUTlllNO—Fresh and Salt Water. UUUUIES supplied in live minutes' notice. \V. U. PEARCE. TH AMES HOT EL, QUEEN AND CUSTOMS-STREETS. J A M ES STEWA R T (Late of tho Albert Hotel) Bcrs to announce that tho re-buildin(? of the Thames Hotel is now completed, and opened aa 1 a I''IKST-C'ljAS<s HOI'KL, and is most complete in every rc.spcci. ,J. S.'.i long experience in tho i business -is it [rtiaranteo that noiliing will bo | wiinlinii tornsmv !!;;■ comfort or visitors. I A I'L'HUC U'NH'HKON is provided be i tween 1 nnd 2. Dinner nt (j. THAMES HOTEL. J. STEWAUT. Proprietor. -\\r i[ A N (! A U El II O T E L, TV Ol'POSri'E TOWN WIIAHI-', WIIAXOAUEX, MILS LEA Desires to inform tho I'ubli.: of Wlmngarel and ' BiirrouiuliiiK distrii'ta ihut slie lias purchased the aliove old-establiahod and well-known hotel, and has appointed Jlit A. Ci. HHIGHT as Manager of the same. The Manager takes this opportunity of informing tho publio tliat no atone will bo left unturned to make this a popular house with travellers generally, and particular repird will bo paid to the convonloncc nnd necessities of families visitinK tho district. Civility, attention, and moderate chargoa can be depended on, Special regard will be paid to selling; nono but tho Hest Brands of Limiors. Saddle Horses nnd Boats on hire. . Trap meets trains from all steamers. PREMIER HOTEL, WAIOnONGOMAI (Near tho Telegraphic OIHco), is tho LEADING HOTEL IN THE DISTRICT. Tho Proprietor is now Erecting Lnrjjo and Important Additions, including numerous Bed rooms and Private Parlours, which will be fitted up with every repard to tho Caro, Com fort, and Enjoyment o£; Gucsta. No expense wuatovor hits been spared to constitute tills the Premier Hotol of the To Aroha Goldflold. and make it the Favourite Resort of tho Travelling Public. The Wines and Spirits aro of tho Best Brands. Billiards. Stabling —Convenient and Extensive. J. B. KILIAN, Proprietor. Prospectus. CONDENSED PROSPECTUS OF TOE TTAMO /COLLIERY /COMPANY (LIMITED). CAPITAL £100,000. L\ 80,000 Shakes ok 25a Each. 15s has been called up. DIRECTORS: Thomas Morbin, Esq. (T. & S. Morrin & Co., Limited) The Hon. E. Mitch elson, M.11.R. Captaik H. F. Andehson John Chambers, Esq. (T. & S. Morrin. & Co., Limited) Joseph Bknnktt, Esq. BANKERS: Bank op New South Wales. SOLICITORS: Messrs Jackson and Russell SECRETARY: S. Y. Collins, Esq. BROKERS: The Members of tiik Bkokbrs' Association. The Kaino Colliery is a most cxtonsivo ono consisting, as it does, of 1,200 acres of freehold, nnd about 1,100 acres leasehold lands. The railway which the Government lias com pleted. eonncotinß tho Kanio Colliory with the Harbour, at iv coat of about £52,000, places the Colliery in tho position of beingmoro easily and profitably worked than any othor Colliory in New Zealand. The Harbour with which the Mine is now at tached is, for all practical purposos, equal to any in tho Colonies, and being en routo for the Union and Pacific Companies' steamers, could not be more advantageously situated. Since Hie formation of flic Company, a very largo sum has been expended in developing tho Mine, and with Iho most satisfactory results. In tho Main Engine Shaft (which is a con siderable distance from the present workings, and upon which powerful pumping and winding machinery has been creeled), at. a dopth of 220 feet from Hits Mirfuec, Hie upper scum of coal, nine feet in thickness, lias been none through. Tins Coai, ia very superior in quality. At a depth of l'ortv-llve feet below this seam, the lower seam Ims been proved to exist. Tina Coal will iik Immkdiatisly Available. At the opposito side of the Hill from which the main heading wns started, and what is known us the Itoad Engine Dip, n seam of nine feet of excellent io;il ii/is been struck. This coal will bo in the market at once, as it is connected with the railway through the main level. In view of tho facts thai now tlio Colliery is well opened up, I'ie demand for the coal having largely inerensral, and the recently acquired soa'ins of coal proving to bo of suporior quality, the Directors.-ire justified in stating that they believe the Company, from this time, will pay continuously large dividends. SHARES ARE NOW OFFERED TO THE PUBLIC at ins per share, awl paid up to that amount, upon the fobov-ing terms : os cash; balance hn tiro equal payments of 5s each, at three and six months. The Directors being thoroughly satisfied with tho liana lldesot the undertaking, determined to adopt the risk of proving the line a succeßS before offering to the public any shares for sale. Those now bllorod to tho public wero purchased by the Directors for thp. Company. Tho entire proceeds, therefore, of the shares now offered to the public will be placed to the credit of the Company. A list of the properties, inventory of plant, certificates and reports of eminent engineers, &c, may be inspected at tho Company's Offlco, No, Ua, Quetn-street. ; ■



El- POETEE &o OO. s fftXKNISHINQ AND G-HHERAL IKOJSTMONGERS, QUEEN AMD HIGH STBEETS, AUCKLAND. HAVE NOW IN STOOK A Choice Assortment of BLBOTEO-PLATBD WABE, EL POETEE &c CO. Invite Persons now Building to Inspect their Laree Stock of COOKING RANGES. lE. IPOETIEiE & 00. Ilavo just unpacked A LARGE SHIPMENT OF WASHING, WRINGING, AND MANGLING MACHINES, FROM THE BKST MAKERS. ♦ .■«r P ,:-.-v ,-.. ; , f> E. POETEE & 00. Have jußt received their Annual Shipment, per 8.8. lonic, of CRICKETING AND LAWN TENNIS GOODS, DIRECT FROM THE BEST MAKERS. o o i | S I (iiiiip mM BATS, BALLS, LEG GUARDS, GAUxVTLKTS, NETS, BAGS, TENNIS RACKKTB, BALLS, NETS, COURT MARKERS, &c. PRICES REDUCED TO THE LOWEST POSSIBLE. lE. POETEE & CO., HARDWARE MERCHANTS, (RBtAIL— QUEEN-STREET) (WHOLESALE—fIIQH-STREET) AUCKLAND.!



HOLLIS AND BROUGH'S LINE OF COACHES. Leave Auckland Leavo Onehunoa 9.45 a^.n. t.O a.m. ' 10.30 a.m. 8.:S0 a.m. 11.0 a.m. . fl.O a.m. )2.'5p.m. § 9.15 a.m. 1.0 p.m. . Ui.aoa.in. 2.0 p.m. .2 11.15 a.m. 2.45 p.m. 3 . 12.15 p.m. 3.15 p.m. -g 1.0. p.m. 4.ii p.m. 5" 1.30 p.m. 4.30 p.m 33 2.30 p.m. 5.0 p.m. :U5 p.m. CO p.m. ~£ 4.0. p.m. 7.0 p.m. W« s.Sop.m. 11p.m. gp 0.30 p.m. Saturday, 10 and %.? Saturdays, fi.O p.m. 11 p.m. fig 0.30 p.m. Sundays : tn« Sundays -10.0 a.m. 8.30 a.m. 2.0 p.m. 11.300.r0. 6.0 p.m. 4.0 p.m. Coaches for Special Trips, Brakes, Buggies, and Saddlo Horses for hire, at Manukau Stables, Lower Queen-street, Onohunpra. HOLLIS & BROUGH. Proprietors. miiME - TABLE OF J)KVONPOIIT -L AND LAKE COACHES.