MR BRACKEN'S LECTURE.

Tin? Wellington "Evening Port," referring to Mr Bracket!'* colebrated lecture, "An Evening with tho Pootsof Ireland," says :— " We do hot know whether Mr Bracken intends to take to his new line permanently, but if he does the enthusiasm with which his debut in Wellington last night was greeted must have oltbrded him a very gratifying assurance of success. His enter tainment, "An Evening with the Potts of Ireland," consisted of a lecture tracing the history of the Irish muse from early times up to the present day, i lustrr.ted by recita tations of well selected gems from tho later Irish poets. Mr Bracken possesses onu great clement of success in the genuine sym pathy with which he enters into his subject. OnecannotlisUntohimforfive mimitoswith out feeling that poetry is his mother tongue, and that lie nppieeiates thoroughly all the delicate touches whether of pathos, humour, or description, whHi, beautiful as they are when properly brought out, stand in danger of being missed by anyone who does not feel the inlluenso of the divine spark. The lec turer, in his preliminary delineation of the character of Irish poetry, wisely refrained from any attempt to claim for it the vigour and dopth which distinguish tho higher class ot English nnd Scotch poet... But he claimed for it the charm of melodious sweetness, of lingering tenderness attuned to love, of.a humour by turns light-hearted and melancholy, and cf a patriotism kindled by the beautios and fed by the mis fortunes of tho land. Wo havo not space to follow Mr Bracken through his well-painted word sketches of (Joldsmith, Wolfe, Tom Moore, Lover, Thomas Davis, John Kccgnn, Wnl ler, Lofanu, and Father Prout; nor to criticise individually his declamation of many of their masterpieces. We may say, however, that one nnd all were rendered with taste and feeling, und that in those which required tho introduction of the brogue, it was given with tho true native flavour, It is dillicult to mention any of the selections as having been better ren dered than tho others; but as speci mens of the various veins of poetry, we were specially charmed with the descrip tivo passages from tho 'Deserted Village,' tho pathetic tenderness of ' Tho Angel's Whisper' (lover), the exquisitely droll humour ef ' Widow Machree' (Lover), the simple beauty of 'The Flower of Finae ' (Davis), the patriot's lament, 'Dear Harp of my Country ' (T. Moore), the genuine pathos of 'Caoch the Piper' (Kcegan), and the alternate light and shade of 'Shamus O'Brien' (Lefanu). Perhaps the best tri bute we can pay to Mr Bracken's lecture is to say that the hour and a-half which it oc ennird seemed to havo passed in less than half the time"

CORPORAL PUNISHMENT IN SCHOOLS.

At the ordinary meeting of the Educational Institute, held on Friday evening, Mr E. M. C. Harrt.on read a paper on "Corporal Punish ment in Schools." Mr Bailey occupied tho chnir. Mr Han i. on said that from the days of Solomon to the present day it had been a disputed qncs t on as to whether phy.-i .al pain is a nccossary concomitant of mental .level, pment. He dircclcl attention to the fact that corporal punishment was recognised as a means of disci plino-was cn&uraged indeed—by the todits charged with the diriifdet ration of the Education Act, while at tl.e .nine time the laws of the Courts do not recognise i', nnd may even vi.it iSlih pains and penalties those who. In the discharge of what they deem a duty, endeavour to give effect to the pro visions of tho Act. Teachers were consequently .n i his anomalous position: they worotmbjee to censure it thoy failed to adopt this as well a 6!her means of discipline, while is exercise continually exposed them to tiup'casant inter views with the local governing bodies, or cv n i compulsory appearance in Court. This con litlon of things was degrading to tho personal .haracU-r of the teach r, and was an indirect jncourjgomcnt to the worst evils which eorpotnl puil.tim. Nt was Biipioscd to cure. Mr Harrison fion went on to review the charge in public op nion with reference to corporal punishment, and remarked that it was passible to punish a pupil until obedience oceanic inipo-sihle. He quoted from " Landon," i cn«o In which tlflnberlc boasted of having idminiuo cd during the period of his niaßtcr j'.-.ip 911 527 strokes of the cnno.and 121,000 of the rod ; 20,'J.U blowß with tho ruler, 10,-35 boxes on he car, and 7,905 lugs of iho same member, and i to-al Of 1,115 800 blows wi'h the knuckles on he head. He thought that in the present ransition state of iulilic opinion the lime i r iho t itnl aholi'ton of corporal punish ment in public Bchoo.s bed not fully come. Die cxi crimen! if to'ul aboliiion had been tried in America ond elsewhere, and the result vas most unsatisfactory both as concerning c ith'cra ai d pupils. The remedy for tho exist ihjf Btate of thing* must be embodied in th education Act itself, defining tho nature and •xtcntof corporal punishment which teachers niy inflict. Personally ro (Mr Han-iron) was ) >p ;scd to the nso o. cofporal punishment in . lnols, which he regarded as mercy the survival of the barbarity of past ages corporal l uoishniont should bo administered by private persons and by parents, but, a^the sime time, ho admitted that public opinion and the .xigencb s of our partial civilisation required he retention of modified corporal punishment v a means of discipline.—The llcv. Mr Coatee igrrod with the wrircr rcstocting the punish incut of girl«, which he believed thou (1 ■c relegated to ladies.—Mr Mason thought hat. while teachers should have lower W inflict corporal punishment, they should not roly too mucn on such authority 'or tho purpose of maintaining discipline—Mr lart said ho hud tried by v ay of experiment to lo away with corporal punishment for two years, but found it. had not worked well. He mgirostcd thai punishmont should bo private.— .Mr Hoskini said ho had kept school for seven ears without finding the cane necc-sary to dis jiplinc.—Messrs Benge and Scott considered -.orporal punishment was a necessary part of .chool discipline.—The Cbaii man was of opinion -hat the punishment of scholars for play inir truant should he left to parents; that ;irls should be punished by lady teachers only, md that.puniohnu-nt -jhould bejutt sufll ient to Icter from acts of idleness, inattention, insub ordination, &c.—A vote of thanks was patsed to Air Harriron for his interesting and ablo paper. -On the n otion of Mr feott, the fol owing notion was agreed to: "That in the opinion of 'his meeting it is not desirable that the teachers if candidates for certificates should at tho same ime be oxaminors of such candidates."

CORRESPONDENCE.

Prize Fight at Helensville.

(To the Editor.)

Sir, —In a recent issue you report the occurrence of a prize fight at Helensville to have taken place on a Sabbath day. Helens ville has long borne a bad name, which has .been attributed to the existence, to a certain extent, of Freethought in the community ; but it is creditable to that body that out of the forty-six spectators only one of their number was present, the rest belonging to various religious denomi nations. Then, out of the four referees, stake or bottle holders, or whatever they ire called in pugilistic parlance, were mem bers of a Church Committee, the encounter taking place in a paddock the property of one of the number. The fight lasted, according to the timekeeper's chronometer, ono hour and live minutes, during which one of the combatants had both his thumbs put out of joint, and several ribs broken 6r injured ; and yet with all this punishment, tli6 result was declared a drawn fight, show ing that the other pugilist must havo re ceived equal punishment. The stakes, I am informed, were £2 n side, and not £10 as reported. The Salvation Army endeavoured to form a branch in Helens ville some littlo time ago, but, I am informed, gave up tho task, as it was deemed im possible to obtain a footing in what they termed the "Devil's stronghold."—Yours, .fee., An-Occasional Visitor

Labour Agencies.

(To the Editor.)

Sir, —My experiences with Auckland "labour agents." may bo of some service to others, so I ask you to give publicity to the following statement of facts:—ln August last I applied to Patterson and Co. for a situation as station hand, in reply to adver tisement. I paid 2s Gd .registration fco, and on his giving me a letter of introduction whicli was to obtain me the situation, agreed to. pay him 10s more. I paid him os of the latter sum, presented my letter, but did not get employment. Last week I applied to Patterson to give me back the ss, accord ing to agreement, but ho said he could not do so, as lie had no money, and I have no prospect of getting it unless by legal process. Next 1 went to Heighlon and Co. in reply to an advertisement for a station hand. He would give me no information until I paid 10s, and on Saturday last I paid him that sum, with the agreement that it should bo returned if I was not engaged. I was not engaged, but Heighton refused to return my money until ho had wound np accounts with the omploycr who wanted a man. When that may be, I cannot say ; but I Intend to put the matter in a lawyer's hands, as there has been direct breach of agreement. lam firmly resolved that when I want a situation I will advertise and teach emj loyers direct.—l am, etc.,

Sold,

To the Editor : Sir,- A curiosity is to be seen at Upper Parnell-a large handsome fire belfry with a fine and very useful vane over a false compass. This gives west straight to Judge's Bay, instead of nearly the opposite direction, viz., " The People's Domain," and of course, being a fixture, the other points are accordingly wrong. The thing as it stands wi'l make this beauti ful village a laughing-stock to all intelli gent visitors ; and, besides the indicativo letters being diametrically wrong, the painters arc slightly in error. Perhaps the Council will rcfuso to pay contractor before demanded rectification.—l am, &c, Joshua, Par_K.ll, ■--..- -

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Auctions. TO-MORROW, NOON, NELSONSTREET. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE AND p EFFECTS. R. ART HU R HAS been favoured with instructions from Mr H. Stevenson. Welcome Dining rooms, foot of Nelson street, to sell by auction, at the premises, on Wednosday next, 12 o'clock noon, DOUBLEANDSINGLEIRONBEDSTEADS. ' Spring and Flax Matt™ .es, Washstands, Toilet T*blos, Mirrors, Toilc. __ets. Pictures. Blankets, Sheets, Quilts, Tal k-. Chairs, Matting, Copper -Boiler (12galb, Plutodware, Cutlery, Pots, Pans, ■ BoJlere, Kettles, &c, Screens, Table Linen. i - ai.o, .- Lot Sundries, Sholls, and olher goods. THURSDAY, NOON. KARANGAHAPE ROAD. PIANO, HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE AND EFFECTS, &c. R. ARTHUR K?iS been favoured with instructions from Mr J. Brown to sell by public auc t his residence Karnngahape Hoad, by the Cutting, on Thursday next, at 1_ o'clock noon, HIS HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE AND EFFECTS, consisting of Parloiu, Dining-room. Bed-room, nnd Kitchen Furniture and iCffccts, a good Piano, in walnut case. Music Stool, Wal nut Whatnots, 2 Walnti'.-fraino Suites (each 9 pieces', Bru.sels end Tapestry Carpets, Hearth rugs, Fenders, Fire lroi s, largo Screen, small Mirrota, Curtains, Matting, Oilcloth, Mats, Oil Paintings and other Pictures, Glass, China, and Earthenware Platcd-ware, Cutlery, Iron Bed steads (Double and Single), Mattreßses, Pa'H asses, Ir-oking-glcss, Marble Slab Looking glasses, Toilet Tables, Washstands, Toilet Sots. Chests of Drawcjs, Kitchen Utensils, Tubs, Tools, Sec, Copper Boiler, and Grate, On view on the morning of tho sale. W. 8. COCHRANE] |JAME3 DAOBE TO-MORROW. COUNTER, HOUSEHOLD FURNI TURE, AT THE SCOTIA HOTEL, HOBSON-STREET. THE Subscribers will Sell, on the Pre mises known as tho Scotia Hotel, on Wed nesday, 15th Inst., at 11 o'clock, BAR COUNTEK, Measures, Screen, Filter, Glassware, Shelving, Cheffoniers, Couch, Curtains, Picturcß,.Chairs, Carpets, Tables, Dining Table, Roulette Boxes, Clock, Oil cloth, Cutlery, Platedware, Bedsteads, Mattrasses. Bedding, Chests Drawers, Washstands and Ware, Dressing Tables, Mirrors, Kitchen Utensils, Grate, See. j .... Also, Largo Street Lamp. gAJiUEL COCHRANE & SON, ~ Auctioneers. B, a CABBJ [B, D, tOHXS TO-MORROW, At 11 O'Clock. VERANDAH BLINDS ! VERANDAH BLINDS! CANE CHAIRS AND COUCHES. B, TONKS & CO. WILL SELL, on Wednesday, October 15, at 11 o'clock. 200 GREEN BAMBOO BLINDS, 8,0, 9.0, 10, and 12 feet, by 9 feet 10 CANE CHAIRS and LOUNGES. Ex Steamer from China. TO-MORROW. Ex Orient Steamer, via Sydney. ,■ "■•■'. ,'. '. /^.ENERAL TVRAPERY, HOSIERY, SATEENS, NEW PRINTS, PRESS MATERIALS, FLOWERS, MARSHALL THREADS, _kc„ &c, &c. GABRIEL LEWIS XT AS received instructions to soil, at his '" *■ Rooms, onabovodate,at 11 o'clock, 2(J CASES OF ABOVE GOODS. Teems at Sale. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18. WAIUKU YARDS, CARBINES & TAYLOR HAVE received instructions to sell by auction on Saturday, October 18, at twelve o'olock sharp, . 80 HEAD OF FAT CATTLE. Without Reserve, CARBINES & TAYLOR, Auctioneers. ABOUT THE THIRD WEEK IN OCTOBER WAIATARUA, ELLERSLIE. ELLERSLIE, R. C. GREENWOOD XTTTILL sell by auction, at his Mart, Vul- TT can Lane, about the third week In October, the balance of unsold Allotments, Waiatarua. as per lithographic plans, to be seen at the Auctioneer's Mart. THESE ALLOTMENTS consist of Residenoe and Business Sites of from three-quarters of an aero to five acres each, having nearly two thou sand feet frontage to tho Panmure Road, and running back three thousand feet to the Waiata rua Lake. St. John's College. The position of this land needs no further comment, being only three-quarters of a mllo from the Ellenue Hallway Station, and having the proposed trams and railway from St, Heller s running tnrough it. Tho soil is of the richest description of volcanic, covered with surface stone, the whole of which stone is valuable for fenoing purposes, and is worth fifteen pounds to twenty pounds an acre for ballast Tho easy approach to tho property from Ellers llo Is a great advantage, as it is but a few minutes' walk from the KUerslie Station, Persons desirous of socuring a homestead on V.leanic soil ought not to lose the present oppor tunity of acquiung one, as this is about the only blo-k of volcanic land of any size likely to come Into the market. There will bo no prohibitory rescrvo on tho land. The terms arc very easy. Terms : One-third Cash, onotbird by P. Note, at t- roe months; one-third by P. Note at six months, without interest. Arrangements can be made for two-thirds of the purchase money to remain on mortgage for one or three years. R. C. GREENWOOD, Auctioneer. MONDAY, OCTOBER 20. AT THE RESIDENCE OF MR THOMAS ROWE, PA.PATOITOL DAIRY COWS, lIORSES,.CARTS, SPRING TRAPS, HORSE POWER CfIAFF CUTTER, FARMING IMPLEMENTS, HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. THE undersigned have received instruc tions from Mr Thomas Rowe (who has disposed of his farm! to foil, at his residence, Papatoltol, on Monday, October 20, THE WHOLE OF HIS LIVE AND DEAD STOCK, consisting of 17 Good Dairy Cows FarmHorees Four-horse Power Chaff Cutter, in thorough working order I Tip Dray and Harness, Spring Cart and 5?^1683- Plough, Roller, Wheelbarrow, 1. &»"* Sido-saddle, Dairy Utensils, i EP_^J t'H.,Jlo'isfihold n Fuxniture, Largo | q^Ut^B^ 8' *??**s ?** 1 Also, \- Combined Heaper and Mower- (makers 1 . Bet Light Zigzag Iron Harrows !., A Good Active Farm Mare, with foal at Side by Blair Athol ' &0,, Jtc, &o; .fff^. LUNGHEONPROVIDED. Ik bal*s A"£ twelve o clock. '■ B HUNTER & NOLAN, ■ ■ Auctioneers. |H '•■.«-" :,fj'.!asiw> isj^



IIHIP BUCKLAMPi TO.MOREOW. THE DRPRY SALE. FOR SALE, at the Drury Sale, on Wed nesday, at 12 o'clock, M WELL-BRED 3-YEAR-OLD STEERS. ALFRED~BUCKLAND. THURSDAY, OCTOBER IG. . THE REMUERA YARDS. FOR SALE, at the Rcmuera Yards, on Thursday next, at 1 o'clock, 200 WELL-FATTED CATTLE Dairy Cows, Store Cattle 800 Fat Sheep and Lamb 3 Fat and Store Pigs ALFRED BOCKLAND. milE REMUERA CATTLE FAIR WILL Bit HELD ON WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER-22. ENTRIES are requested previous to SATUR DAY, 18th instant, ALFRED BUCKLAND. mHE REMUERA FAIR will be well supplied with WELL-BRED STEERS. About SCO are already advised, ranging from two to four years old. ALFRED BUCKLAND. TUESDAYS. THE HAYMARKET. SALE OF WOOL, SHEEPSKINS, HI 'ES, TALLOW, HAY, and STRAW, each TUESDAY, at 12 o'clock. ALFRED BUCKLAND. j Auctions. THUBSDAY, OCTOBER 16, At 11 o'clock. TO THE TRADE AND OTHERS. G. W. BIN NE V TXAS received instructions from the -*-*- Official Assignee in Bankrnptcy to sell by public auction, at his Mart, Fobt street, on Thursday, October 16, at 11 o'clock, THE WHOLE OF THE BONDED GOODS IN THE ESTATE OF W. F. HULL, TRADING AS HULL BROS., WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS. Particulars will be given In future Issue. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 30, , At a Quarter-past Twelve Sharp. BY ORDER OF THE TRUSTEES OF THE LATE A. BLACK, ESQ.. VAILE AND DOUGLAS VY7ILL sell by auction at their Land " * ' ■ Salo Rooms, Shortland-strcet, THOSE VALUABLE PREMISES IN QUEEN-STREET, OCCUPIED BY MESSRS M. LEVY & CO., Being part of Allotment 8, Section 17, City of Auckland, having a frontage to Queen-street of 20 feet 1 inches, by atlepth of 177 feet, situated opposite the end of Fort-street, a little above tho Riilway Passenger Station, and nearly op posl'e the large block of shops nnd offices being erected, at a cost of £50,00. for the New Zealand Insurance Company. It is unrivalled as a BnslnessSito, and this sale offers an opportunity rarely to be met with of securing a position in this central locality. Tho building is of brick, ihree stories and cellar, with entrance at the back by Government Lane, viz., known as Milk Lane, to which there is an ea--y entrance from A'bort-strcot. This frontago is very well adapted for the f rection of a Eoaded or ITroc Storage Warehouse. CORNER OF WYNDHAM AND ALBERT-STREETS, Being part of Allotment 1, Section 18, City of Auckland, and havinga frontage to Wyndham strcet of 15 feet, and to Albert-street of 43 feet, togethor with the '.building* thereon erected. This propt-rty is vei y suitablo for the erection of shops or a warehouse. VINCENT-STREET. Part of Allotment 7. Section 28, City of Auck land, havinga frontage to Vincent-street of 56 feet, by a depth of 06 feet 6 Inches, together with the two Cottages and a workshop thereon erected. Also, Lots 11,12, and 13, of Section 10, of subdivision into Lots and Sections of Allotment 22 of farms, parish of Opaheke, County of Eden. Further particulars on application at the ofllco of tho Auctioneers, where conditions of salo can also bo Been. VAILE & DOUGLAS, Latid and Estate Auctioneers, Shortland-street. THURSDAY, OCTOBER IG, At a quarter-past 12 o'clock sharp, THE BEST BUSINESS SITES IN THE PONSONBY ROAD. VAILE & DOUGLAS WILL SELL by auction, at tLeir Land Sale-rooms, Shortland-strjet, THAT VALUABLE PROPERTY JN PON SONBY ROAD, owned by George Johnston, Esq., and lately in his occupation. Tho property will bo offered in the following subdivisions ;— LOT I—Parts of Lots 7 and 8 of subdivisions of Allotment 17 of Section J!), having a frontage to PONSONBY ROAD of 51 x 110 feot, together with the well-built Dwelling' house, containing 6 good rooms. LOT 2—Parts of Lots 6 and 7 of same sub division, having a frontage to PON SONBY ROAD of 18 x 110 feet, together with the Buildings thereon erected, con sisting of part of extension of main build* ing and all the outbuildings; also, the well. Note.—The Dwelling houso with its addi tions, extends across the greater portion of the above two lots, which will first be offered as a whole, and if nit sold in one lot, will then be offered separately, the purchaser of lot 2 to detach his porl ion of the building. LOT 3—Lot 9 of same subdivision, having a fr"__ta«o to PONSONBY KOAD of 33 X 110 feet, partly fencod. and planted with ornamental and fruit trees. LOT I—Lot 10 of same subdivision, havinga frontago to PONSONBY ROAD of 33 feet x 110 tc.t. fenced on three sides, and planted will) choico trees. Terms: One-fourth Cash, balance at 7 per cent, for 5 years. Also, at tho same timo and plncc : LOT s—Large and Civ.ice Building Allot ment, having a frontage to ALBERT AVENUE. MOUNT EDKN, of 161 febt by a depth of 277 feet, fenced on three sides. LOT 6 - Cottage containing 5 rooms, grates, ovens, well, verandah, &c, with parts of Lots 50 and 61, of subdivision of Allot ments 31 and 12. of Section 8, suburbs of Aui.kland. baying a frontage to LINCOLN STREET of 33 feet by a depth of 100 feet. LOT 7—Well-built House of 5 rooms and and k-tchen, with gas, water, and all Sanitary arrangements properly attended to : also, outbuilding, 21 x lift, with freehold allot ment having a double frontage—one to Nels-.n-strcet of 31ft.. and one to Upper Union street of 33ft., with a depth through from street to street. For further portlculars apply to the Auctioneers. VAILE & DOUGLAS, Land and Estate Auctioneers, Shortland-street. __WRHAM YARDS. ~~~ FOR SALE, at the Durham Yards, every Tuesday, at 11 o'clock, HIDES, TALLOW, WOOL, and SKINS HUNTER AND NOLAN. FOR IMMEDIATE SALE, A Really «r,Mtisii cSi W? Farm of 521A ores Good Land. 1 Sh3w% d intS 'or 8 Paddocks, all fenced, prin- BlSflZ/ino^ 1??068^ 6-roomed House and Wi arffindw X bAd^S^TA^SSffSSf* Sopp e t,La P dA ge nt.N«^g^lLto ™* mm IMMEDIATESALK, a Butchering eStre 8 0,_^^,.?, 0T ng,a 800 i «* •SKHfcflg Ami! L ™?i ty _. a 107 PrieS wlu be taken^-



Tea Merchant*, mi - , ■IiIIULHIM— JIJIIHWI II II lIIw niwffty TOHN BUCHANAN; WHOLESALE GROCER, Tea, Coffee ■& Spice Merchant CUSTOMS-ST., AUCKLAND. - Telegraph Address: I Tolcphono Exchange, "Eagle," Auckland, | No. 63. /s&?;*''' y. ~"y^>- The Advertiser desires special attention to his Celebrated Brands of BLENDED INDIA AND CHINA TEAS. Since their introduction the greatly increased demand for thorn substantially proves their excel lence, nnd confirms the liigh esteem which tho Public have justly accordeel them. Tho following distinctive brands all boar his Trade Mark on tho labels, and a\e packed in lib nnd ilb packets, also in 6ib, 101b, and <iolb tins, viz :— Blended India & China Teas. Household Countess Duchess Princess Empress Brands, Blended Pure Indian Teas. Zemindar Brand. BAKING AND YEAST POWDBRS. The Advertiser alio wishes to bring before the Ptiblla his Baking and Yeast Powders, which are meeting with general favour. ai_d raquosts attention to the following Annlytien Mepor ;— "Laboratory. Hobsou-stroet. Amekland, Juno 13,1884.-I liavo sampled (tig Baking Pewdor in the bulk, prepared by Mr John jynihannn, Mer •hant. Auckland, and have analysed the sum and find the constituents pure and woll-proper tlonod. The result proves thi*» article to b« superior to any oither imported! er colon-ally propared that has been submittod to bio, and I •on, therefore, conttdontlyjeeoinnlpsnd ft to tho public—(Signed) .1. A. PoNn, Celonfal-Analyrt." Each tin boars his Registered l'rad»Mar__, Sold by Grocers and Storekeepors'tJei.ei.ally. The STOCK of GENERAL GROCERY and Oilmen's Stores comprises a Splefsiid Assortment, which is constantly bei-_55 \ replenished by importations from European, American, and Australian Markets. CATALOGUES ON APPLICATION. SPECIAL TEA NOTICE NEW SEASON, 1884-5. I havo received MY FIRST SHIPMENT of the NEW SEASON'S CROP, . EX S.S. TAMSUI, from Fooobow, via Wellington, And shall bo glad to Forward LIQUORING SAMPLES on application. The QUAIITY U THIS YEAR!-. CHOP Si of Very High Character compared witt ttw» pr* vlona yoars. To those about to commence busine_"_V attention is drawn to the great advantaga of being in a position to offer the Celebrated and Popular Brands of Spread Eagle Teas, Baking and Yeast Powders, etc., and'to secure other special inducements which I am prepared to offer. JOHN BUCHANAN, WHOLESALE GROCER, Customs-Street, Auckland. THE - ONLY - GOLD MEDAL PURE BLENDED TTTT T TT TTTTT T T w 'T'l l tp TTTTT TT X TT TTT TT nprm TTT XT TTT TTT TTT TTT TTT TTTTTTT DRINK [Nelson, IVloate * Co/s SPECIALITY BLEND. ■r TRY OUR MATCHLESS COFFEE [KINO BRANDJ, SOtB-IN lib., 21b., 41b, 71b, and 281b, TIMS, At Is. Bd. per lb. NELSON, RAOATE&CO*, WHOLESALE AND _R_tTA__L TEA MERCHANTS. BLENDERS, AND IMPORTERS. CeitisTonoaoH, Ddnedw, WIUUVQXOH, 156, QUEEN-ST., Auckland AGENTS EVERYWHERE TEAy Unrivalled /ty'/ ■ /oy O U R/^7 / /ffi/ AL \WJtea I /0/ A6OUNOINB /O/ - fey Strenglh ../■ AND 4IGH QUALITY.



I Dress and Fashion. : ■ < /WfI'NUATION OF THE TRULY GREAT SALVAGE SALE OF W. VAILE & CO/S SALVAGE STOCK, SAMUEL COOMBES & CO. Will bring forward the Balance of W.LLIAM VAILE & CQ.'S SALVAGE STOCK, which for want of time we have b'li'n uiißlilc to brinj? forward and oiler In our customers, this portion, which ia tho greatest port ion ot! he Stock, Is the best, being almost perfect. SAMUEL OOOMBES & CO. bring compelled to bring forward first that portion of tho Stock mostldumogcd, the Roods which we will oiler on MONDAY AND FOLLOWING DAYS nro in almost a perfect umte. THE SALE, commencing on MONDAY AND FOLLOWING DAYS, will indeed bo tho SENSATION OF THE SEASON, nil'ording customers an opportunity to purchase-ALMOST PERFECT GOODS at LESS THAN 11A3.1.' PRICK. It Is a pronounced success. Tho crowds which daily visit THE SALVAGE SALE OF W. VAILE & CO."S STOCK is a suflicient guarantee of the (Jlll.Al'N'KSS of tlie Goods offered, and Bhowß tho conl-dcnec i-oposcd in the Sales bold by SAMUEL COOMBES & CO. Tho wonderful suocess attending the first part of THIS SALE gives SAMUEL COOMBES and CO. the greater confidence in bringing forward the SECOND PORTION, and thov will SELL GOODS at such prices as will STILL FUIITIIKIt ASTONISH OUIt CUSTODIERS. A generous and discriminating public satisfied. NOTHING SUCCEEDS LIKE SUCCESS. >Ye optical to the public to nuikotbis SECOND PORTION OF SALVAGE SALE as great a success US tho first portion, ___V_MUEI. COOMBES & CO. being determined to do their level host to please ail and give such Bariums as will defy competition, which is the soul of business. Remember !—The Second Piwtiom ot- William Vailk & Co's Salvaok Stock is SOW BIiOUUIIT FoiIWAItD. All Pareols Purchased Beloro Two o'clock will bo Delivered the uamo day. COME EARLY AND AVOID THE CRUSH. THOUSANDS OF REMNANTS AT NOMINAL PRICES. -^ SAMUEL COOMBES & CO., CANADA BUILDINGS, QUEEN • STK E ET. NOTHING UKJE THEM—A Grand Lot f \\T ANTED KNOWN—Thore are still n of Hoys' ICuicker Suits' ut is lid. Quite! TT few left of the Ludics' and Children's f>erfoot. Samuel Coombcs&Co., t'anadaßuild- j Ulsters, rescued from tho Firo at \V. Vailo & ngs, Quccn-Btroot. ! Co.'s; prices nominal.-Samuel Coombcs Se Co, ~: —*TT_^_. —_^_,: "• t "ST —i —T . Canada lluildlugs, Qui en street. A FACT—2OO imirs of goou Blankots ;vTr^7r7Tr; —, ' .. —j ; 7, ; A (slightly soJkxllnt Is lid during the Sale OALVAUL —1,000 1 urjs of really good of Vatic* Salvajo Stock.— Samuel Coombes ! kj Dress Material, during tho Sulrago Sale, and Co., Canada rfuildings, Qucmi-stieoU f ut 3]d ; must, bo scon to be believed.—Samuel •iS FMFMRFfmri. —: Tl Si f Cool",lp8&Co • t'anada Huilcli__£«.Qiieon-Bireet WANTED KNOWN—During the Srtlo and Co., Canada Hull-lings. Quggn-glrggt. of W« Vailo Se Cos. Solvago Stock wo "i^T ANTEII Wwr I liVrnvvM \v„ „„„ /""lAN SUCH) THINGS BE POSSIBLE? Coombesand Co.. Canada liuilcllnga. Queon-st. V -Men's Tweed Trousore is lid, worth 10« A N IMMENSE LOT of French Costiimos fid; hundreds to select from; ditrlng the tale of J-\_ at ual.-p-ice during tho Salvaga Salo ; not ; hallos Salvage.-bamuel Coombes & Co., <ianiaged.-Samuol Coombes & Co., Canada j Canadaßulldiugß, Quoon-strcct. Buildings. Queem'rcct. XT/"ANTED SEEN-The Men's Tweed «TAMTEDSKBN-Tho Washing Silks > V Snlts nt lSs bd (slightly damaged by \}f at lg M - vorlh M ife ° errect wator) at tho great Solvate Sale now going on during tho Groat Salvage Sale. - Samuel ,at Samuel Coombcs & Cob., Oanadn llulldings, Coombcs & Co., Canada Buildings Queen iQaeenftreet. < atrcot, . tUfANTED KNbWN'-On Monday wo -f-^nx'T smiii. 1. , „ '■ 7~ 7 :\\ .baU Soil a Lotof Ladies' Umbrellas at Tjo? n L^i_^T^ , * B°__" l? US fa°' '' Is, vrerth four times tho money. - Samu.l Arf„„ durl "X J? 1,,?™ a* Salrag* BaU w» aro fc tge n..Canad.'RuUdin gß .Qu.on,t, gH %*^™&«°«<>™. ASTOUNDING I—Slightly damaged by DuUdlngs, Queon-strooL _^ aX^^JAsM^il B EL°m K uo l rr n 1 dini (^ ur rr. gi^° -Smnncl Coombcs t Ca. Canaila Buildings, jJJ*. 2;ff uols? >n, I V 1 c» &cV a TlMt iuTi ™ lho Qucen-strcot: Ureat aalo. \ 011 will rave monoy. rtAAA YAERS of Horrocks's and *> iilYil J'* I},^ oi Won' B Printed i*\lVv Cro-wdson's Calicoes, at 2Jd, at ijAy J,\" VMoto. irouscrs ot .s lid, worth tho Salvage Snlo.-4_»munl Coonlbes & to., '^.during the Croat .--alvagpH.ilu.-Sainuol Cann^Bulldjws. Qno^ii^eet. 'Street, Jlulldlngs, Quecu- W ANTED KNOWN—During the Sal- ttavf \'nu rpvnT. 1■• ■ i rage Sale of W. A r«lle X Co.'s Stock wo H1 » I-m ,m ? N tho LedlCß 4' ore telling Blaok Silks at such prices as we.'o ■£*- o }:. u"°"bi * (,l"v«". at Is lid. worth is ■over heard of before. Come early and avoid 'l()- S>"**. ; porfoct.-ianmol Coombej Sc Co.. tho crush. — Samuel Coombcs & Co., Canada Canada Uullrting., (jiv^n-streot. , WANTED KNOWN, During the Great TTTANTBD KNOWN—A Good French TT Salvage Salo wo are selling a Snporior T ¥ Twill at UJd. worth 2s «d. (Wring the "White Qnltt at ... lid, nutto porfoct, worth 8s 6d. Bale Of William Vailo _fc Co.'■ Sals ago Stock.— —Samuel Coombes A Co, Canada Buildings, Bamuol Coombes & C„ Canada Buildings, Quoon-ttroot, ! 9!!^.°" treet- 'A-„ ,3, __ >f - . WANTED, all Men to buy a pair dTho SALVAGE.— 200 Men's Tweed Mackin- T7 Nelson Twoe<lTrousers at 7s lid. worth tosh Coats, from 1S« (id.—Samuel Coombos I.la fid.— Samuel Coombcs & Co., Canada Build (e C*., Can«da Bulidlogs. Quionsirnot. lags. Queen-stroot ANTED BEEN, the Lf>, of really AXTANTED; 2.C00 Ladies to take away good Itogatto. Shirts at S3 Ud. worth IT Millinery. H cannot bo coiled Selling it. double tho monoy, during tho Cteat Sulvago tho prions aro m> absurd. Como early, and Ba.lo.—Samnfcl Coomlwß;_t Op., Canada Build- avoid the crush— a«munl Coombes _t Co., Ings, t}ue«JM)_re<_t. Canada Uuildings, Queun-slrcot. SAMUEL COOMBES & CO. WILL GIVE THE SUM OF FIVE POUNDS TO THE CUSTOMER PRODUCING THE LARGEST RECEIPTED BILL PURCHASED BETWEEN THE &ih aki) 11th oi- OCTOBER INCLUSIVE. S_A.3yL:TJD_II_Ex COOMBES <Sc CO. CANADA BUILDINGS, tJUEENSTREET Jlattcr. MOOHE, COMPETITIVE!HATTER QUEEN STREET, PITT AND BERESFORD STREETS. ■ _-_____________»—1 i' — Having OPENED our NEW SHOP in QUEEN STREET, we beg to inform our customers and the public in general we intend to sell our goods at the LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICES, including the following:— s. d. Gentlemen's Silk Hats, splendid value - 16 6 Ladies' Silk Riding Hats, best quality - 16 6 Gentlemen's Felt Hats, really cheap - 4 6 Gentlemen's Felt Hats, extra quality - 66; ALSO A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF EVERY DESCRIPTION OF Soft Felts, Tweeds, & Helmets. MOORE, COMPETITIVE HATTEE, Queen Street, Opposite Wyndham Street, PITT *N& fiERESFORD STREETS, AUCKLAND.



Ironmongery. | WHOLESALE AN© RETAIL " IEONMONGEES AND IRON MEKCHAOTS, QUEEN AND lIICHSTREETS, AUCKLAND. ENGLISH AND AMERICAN PLATEDWARE. I Our Stock of Platcdwaro is constantly being replenished by new shipments of the latest designs, are well selected, and as Wedding Presents, &c., cannot bo excelled. ALU. POETEE & CO. ■ Havo for many years made a speciality of RANGES AND COOKING STOVES Having them mado to their order, they can recommend them to their friends. Another shipment of the favourite Self Suitors to arrive by tho " V\ aikato, now due. t ijj i ppiiilfii :: .lE. .POUTER &c CO. ~. Havo just unpacked 'A\x Crates of Filters, from tho celebrated makors, j Messrs. Cheavin and Doulton. The Rapid Water Filter will purify the mosl offensive, stagnant, or other waters witli astonishing rapidity. Tho effect of this Filter upon even the foulest Water is surprising, ' and chemical analysis fails to detect the least trace of organic matter in the water that hnsonco passed through it. It is tho best possible preventive of Cholera, Typhoid Fever, and all other diseased arising from diirikin_r impure water. No water should be used • for drinking or cooking without being effectually purified ; and no house can be thoroughly furnished without a good Filter. _E_ PORTER & CO, Have always a largo stock of MANGLES AP WASHING MACHINES LEVER AND SPRING. Tho Putnam Mangle, cheap, handy, and takes up littlo room. _E3. PORTER &c CO. Have a large variety of LAWN MOWERS, GARDEN ROLLERS, AND GARDEN TOOLS. E. PORTER <Sc 00. Have a largo stock of PAIHTS, OILS, -A-ISTX) "V^-RISTISIIES.. RUBBER PAINT. MIXED PAINTS. KEROSENE. y/^Jt^tf^K MTCH TURPENTINE. \/ & *j£oM^^ COAL TAH• CASTOR (ML. ff*\ i\ STOCKHOLM TAR, COLZA OIL. |* IPsS^^^^^l sc// COTTON WASTE. LINSEED OIL, V^. V^^^^^^K"' &// OAKUM. NEATSFOOT OIL. \^*v!^KiPv^,/ ROPES, SOFT SOAP. N^«JoSlS^^ and PUTTY, TWINES. PRICES ALL REDUCED. Retail Department: I Wholesale Department: QUEEN-STKEET. I HIGH STREET, I Branch Store: NEWMARKET, WQjIKE A LARGE STOCK. IS KEPT AND SOLD AT TOWN. PRICES. - Auckland, NZ.



Further Positive Proof* Montague's Fanoy Baioar, 68, Prlaoee-atroct, PunealD.^, Mar 9th, mt M<nn M. Lev? and Co.. Dear BiM,—l have great pleasure In testifying: to the efficacy of St Jacob's Oil in a severe caw Ot neuralgia In tho face. After trying manri» called remedies without obtaining relief, not Una. did me so much good. After two or throe appli cations the pain entirely disappeared, and «m glad to state I have had no return of the troubl* since. I ohcorfully recommend it to others' suffering from the same painful ailment.—l *»• main, dear sirs, respectfully yours, Julia Montagus. He Suffered Acutely. D. Benjamin, Esq , tho well-known Wholesale Jeweller and Importer, Howling-street, Dune din, writes cheerfully as follows:— Dowling-strcet. Hunedin, May 2nd, 1881, To Editor " The Press," Christchurch. Dear Sir,—Bcins: a firm non-believer In patent or proprietory Medicines, my testimony may be of some valuo to you. Last week I suffered acutely from soverc contraction of tho nerves pi the neck and shoulder. A friend laughingly suggested St. Jacobs Oil, and I invested in a bottle, rubbing it well in at nigl.t beforo retiring. The feeling ot warmth and counter-irritation I experienced almost immediately was very strong ; and I am pleased to state that I awoke next morning with hardly any trace of pain. A second and less prolonged application cured mo completely. A bad chilblain on my ear was re moved with ono rubbing. You may mention my name as an authority on St. Jacobs Oil.—l remain, dear Sir, faithfully yours, D. Benjamin. GOLD MEDAL, CHRISTCHURCH, 1882. GOLD MEDAL, CHRISTCHURCH, 1882. GOLD MEDAL, CHRISTCHURCH, 1882. ST. JACOBS OIL. ST. JACOBS OIL. ST. JACOBS OIL. ST. JACOBS OIL. GOLD MEDAL, CALCUTTA, 1884, GOLD MEDAL, CALCUTTA, 1884, GOLD MEDAL, CALCUTTA, 1884, Whole?nle Agents for Auckland . M. LEVY AND CO. For the Guidance cf Often. PAIN VANQUISHES. Glonmoro Eoad, Faddington, lith January, 1831. "Gentlemen,—Some few weeks since 1 was so severely affected with indigestion aa to reader my rising each morning a matter of difficulty and pain on account of severe painsin tho back; and It had ju3t become nepessary for me to t>ke a holiday from my work, for tho pcrformnn'.o of which I was by no means fit, when a friend mentioned te nc tho benefit he derived from the use of Hamburg Tea. In the hope of getting some relief, I used it myself, the result being that I was myself In three or four days, and havo not suffored sinco. My friends have advised me to write this for tho guidance of others, and you aro at liberty to make what use rou please of this. "Yours, "JOHN KELLY. "Messrs Elliott Bros., Sydney." . . — M: HAMBURG TEA. . •• =.'- v HAMBURG TEA. HAMBURG TEA. -.■-., _; CURES DYSPEPSIA, INDIGESTION, BILIOUS NESS, '. ,; , HEADACHE, CONSTIPATION. BOLD BY ALL CHEMIST 3 AND BTOR* KEEPERS. PRICE ONE SHILLING AND THREE PENCE. Wholesale Eep6t for Auckland— M. IEVY & CO., QUEEK-SI'EEET, AUCIC_-AN». . i- ' ! »• TRY THE NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY FOR BOYS' AND YOUTHS" BOYS' AND YOUTHS' SUPERIOR QUALITY CLOTHING....■. SUPERIOR QUALITY CLOTHIKG. TI-EIR BOYS' AND YOUTHS' SCHOOL SUITS ARE SPECIALLY GOOD MATERIALS, BEING MOST DURABLE, WHILE THE PRICES ARE WONDERFULLY LOW. AUCKLAND BRANCH : ' 158 AND 160, QUEEN-STREET, And at Albert-street, Thames. J. FITZSIMONS, Branch Manager. *^HWllli_B^ JB. B L A I X I B, • VICTORIA-STREET, IMPORTER OF BUILDERS' & FURNISH ING IRONMONGERY DIRECT FROM MANUFACTURERS, Has For Salo, at Low Rates, Carpenters' Tools Nails, Locks, Hinges Kitchen Ranges Register Grates, in groat Varioly Marble and Enamelled Slate Mantelpieces (Largest Stock in AucUlund) Marble, Electroplate, Curb, and other Fenders Galvanised Iron, Sheet Load, and Zinc Slate, Cement, and Piaster. inspection Invited. W« JU B V B, BOOK BINDER, PAPER RULER. ACCOUNT BOOK MANUFACTURER; THRU DOORS ABOVE " STAR " OrilOß. MERCHANTS" ACCOUNT BOOKS, Insurance and Mining Riwi-iter Boon Specially Ruled and Boq?n>. Music, Magazinos, Publlo Libraries, and Sun day School Books well bound. BAKERS' SPECIAL RULED DAY BOOKS. Bibles, Prayer and Hymn Books Rebound, BAND AND OHOIR MUSIC BOOKS RULED LIGHT HARNESS HORSES, SADDLE HORSES, and all kinds of SPRING VEHICLES. Hived, Bought, and Sold, at CROWTHER'S VICTORIA STAIILKS. Wei ■-(doy-street