PARLIAMENTARY.

(BY TKLKGRAPH.-SPKCIAL RKPORTKR.

WF__.__n.OToi-, this day Interesting Railway Discussion.

Practically, the whole of yesterday's sitting was taken up with tho consideration of the East and West- Coast and Nelson Railway Bill in Committee. The discus'ioii was not particularly interesting, but there were several smart passages of arms between Mr Hobbs and Sir George Grey. The former was fighting for his Kawakawa- Whangarei railway, while Sir George Grey, with Mr Moat, was advocating the extension of lines northward from llelensville through Port Albert.

Clause 9 was the first taken into consid eration, and Sir George Grey complained that tho Premier w'ns evidently trying to introduce an amendment which would in clude provision for the two other railways besides those mentioned in tho schedule. He asserted that a pledge was given by the Premier on the second reading that the bill would not apply to any other line. Mi- Fergus said it was a monstrous idea to try and apply the, principle of the bill to tho Whangarei and Kawnkawa Branch Rail way, ns was now suggested by Government. Mr Peacock said the Premier had stated his intention of making provision for those lines in moving the second reading. Tho Premier pointed out that the clause did not refer to the Oxford or Whangarei lines. Mr Hobbs protested against what he asserted waa this renewed illus tration of Auck'and men joining in opposing Auckland interest. A good deal of recrimination between Messrs Fergus, Hobbs, Grey, and Moat was permitted during the course of the debate. An amend ment by M r Fulton that powers be conferred by the clause upon tho railway company to acquire certain lands without survey was negatived by 45 to 23. Another amendment by Mr Scddon that the valuation of the land be not less than a sesscdundertho Property Tax Amendments Act was carried. It was also agreed, on the motion of the Premier, by 51 to IS, that the minimum value of land bo fixed at 10s per acre. It was agreed, on the motion of Mr Scddon, that all interests acquired under the miners rights and business licenses should bo excepted. An amondment reduc ing the proportion of values to be given on the land from 50 to 30 per cent, was nega tived by 3!) to 32. On the motion of tho Premier, a clause was inserted providing that the total valua tion of the cost of the railways do not exceed the sum of £1,500,000. An amendment by Mr Barron that the cost should not be greater than £G,OOO per mile was thrown out by an overwhelming majority. Mr Mobs made a final appeal against the bill when clause 18 was reached, asserting it would cause posterity to shed bitter tears. It was agreed, on the motion of the Pre mier, that tho Oxford and Rotorua line should be brought under the operation of the Act.

Mr Hamlin has given notice of his inten tion to ask the Native Minister whether ho has received tho necessary information from Auckland which may cnablo him to state what stops (if any) Government purpose taking to givo effect to the recommendation of the ISative Affairs Committee in the matter of the petition of John Duncan and others.

Tho Whangarei Railway.

; The Kawakawa-Kamo railway has not been brought under the-provisions of the East and West Coast Bill, after all. While tho bill was under consideration in Commit tee last night, the Premier said that the Government recognised the importance of preventing tho valuable Puhipuhi Bush falling into private hands. They would therefore take the question of tho construe tion of the proposed railway into considera tion. Mr Hobbs, who said ho was sure he could have carried the addition of this line by a largo majority, expressed his willing ness to accept this promise. The Oxford-Kotorua Railway was brought under the provisions of the bill. Messrs Alderton nnd Thompson, the Whangarei delegates, left for Auckland by the steamer Te Anau list night.

Business Beforo Pleasure.

It has been agreed on the motion of 'he Premier that the House shall meet it 2.30 p.m. on Monday. This decision ■net with considerable opposition from tho ,-ounger members of the House, who had irianged to play a cricket match. In con ■equenco of the sitting on Monday after loon, the match will bo allowed to lapse.

Tho Lengthening Session.

Tho session is lengthening out con iderably. The Premier stated in Die •ouso of conversation yesterday that Go .eminent had hoped to get the business hrough in three weeks or a month, but here was now very little prospect of it being got through in less than five or six ■reeks.

That Long-Expected Statement.

Major Atkinson made a further attempt in the Hou-e to get the Premier to say ivhan the Public Works Statement would be brought down. Mr Stout, however, re peated what he had said before, that Go vernment intended getting their policy measures through and other bills dealt with beforo tho Public Works Statement \vas submitted.

Prohibition Ordors In the House.

Tho Joint House Committee has got into hot water by assuming judicial functions and issuing " prohibition orders " in regard to ono or two hon. members, who ate said to bitterly resent the attempted interference with their full enjoyment of tho privileges of Bellamy's. It is rather a nice point to ■lecide where those of Bellamy's end and these of tho House or the Council begin.

Recommendations on Native Affairs.

The Native Affairs Committee havo drawn tho attention of Government to the fact that a large propoition of the time of the Jommittee is occupied in receiving state ments in regard to claims for rehearing which have been refused by the Judge of the Native Land Court. The Committeo recommends that if possible the attention of the Chief Judge should 'be moro directed to determining appeals than hearing new eases, and thus he might bo considered by the natives as moro likely to give an un biassed opinion on claims for rehearing. Thoy further recommend Governmont to consider whether legislation is necessary, and if so, to introduce an amending act containing a provision such as would quieten the susceptibilities of the natives on this point. They also consider that the utmost care" should be taken that the Nativo Assessor to adjudicate should not havo any interest either himself or through his family relations in the land beforo the Court.

Alleged Railway Concessions,

The "Post" indignantly denies that enormous concessions have been made to the Manawatn Railway Company. It says : —-" Members certainly do talk an enormous amount of nonsense on subjects they do not understand, but will not tako the trouble at informing themselves about. If half what has been said about concessions to the VVellington-Manawatu Railway Company are true, shares should bo worth 100 per cent, premium. Thoso who prate loudest on the subject, however, do not exhibit any anxiety to invest at par."

NORTH AUCKLAND RAILWAY.

The following resolutions wero passed unanimously at a large public meeting held at Port Albert on Wednesday. Five road districts, Albertland South, Albertland North, Tauhoa, NVarehine, and Komokoriki wero represented. Tho feeling was that any f urthor extension of railway north of Auck land should bofromHclensville northward:— (1) "That in view of Parliament sanction ing now loan, the Government be requested to make provision to continue construction of the North Auckland -railway."-Proposed by J. Shepherd, J.P., and seconded by \V. Payne, J.P. (2) Proposed by Mr J. Smith, and seconded by Mr G. Eyre, "That while we would be gratified to learn that any additional portion of the above lino was about to bo extended, wo aro of opinion that early consideration should be given to tho necessity of extending the lino northwards from Helens ville, with the view of opening up the country and affording better communication with Auckland." (3) Ptoposed by Mr T. Gubb, and seconded by Mr W. Hefford, " This meeting desires further to record its opinion that it a reasonable guarantee were given that the railway would be extended say 15 miles yearly—until completed, public confidence would so increase that settlement on a large scale would be extended, and the resources of the district would be rapidly developed." (4) Proposed by Mr G. Hartnell, and seconded by Mr P. Beecroft, "That the member for the district bo urgently requested to use his best en deavours in promoting the object of the foregoing resolutions." [5) On the motion of Mr C. Judd, seconded by Mr VVileoxsori, Messrs E. Brown, J. Shepherd, T. Gubb, J. Hartnell, J. Gardener, were appointed a committee to forward resolutions to Govern ment through Mr Moat, M.H.R,

SIR O'DONOGHUE AGAIN.

The Sentence of Dismissal Modified,

At the meeting of the Board of Education yesterday afternoon the subject of Mr O'Dcnoghuo's dismissal was brought up by a loiter from that gentleman, desiring nn interview for the purpose of making a per sonal explanation. Tho Secretary having intimated that Mr O'Donoghue Mas in attendance, a discussion ensued upon the advisability of admitting him. Mr Clark was opposed to it, on the ground that the person who could write such an epistle as was received from Mr O'Donoghue was unfit for the charge ol any school. Anyone who could refer to his assistant lady teachers as "dwarfs" and " rubbish" was unfitted to be a head-master.

Mr Cooper accused Mr O'Donoghue of disiiigeuuousness in stating in the letter wherein he applied for the interview that he had never before, since his engagement by the Board, had any variance with the Board, or with any other teacher. At the same time, while ho agreed with Mr Clark's opin ion, no harm could be done by allowing Mr O'Donoghue a chanco of explaining himself.

Prof. Ti.c'i-i.K contended thatit was setting a bad precedent to admit a teacher to an interview after he had been dismissed, and therefore, opposed the granting of tho application in thi. case.

The question was then put and carried. Mr O'Donoghue was on.equtntly ad mitted. At the request of the Boaid, ho first of all read tho letter which had entailed his dismissal. It was in reference -to tho failure of a girl named Jessio Burns in the scholarships examina tion, and in support of bis sugges tion that she should bo attached as a probationer to his school. He men tioned that her father alleged that ho found that she had been "doctored" in needlework. He went on to recommend that ono young lady teacher should be re moved from his school, and Miss Burns ap pointed in her stead, as the former was partly a dwarf, and he had had another semi-dwarf (name given) put upon him by a rival teacher, whose pupils they both had been. "Anything like n shapely or good article like Kennick lielll (the rival teacher) manage so that ho is not appointed here. The rubbish or refuse is then passed on to me. ... I should, then, for various

reasons, desire to get a good shapely girl amongst my robust stuff. It will, too, avoid another row and sceno."

In answer to questions, Mr O'Donoghue stated that the letter indicated was in tended as a private communication to Mr Kice for the purpose of enlisting his sym pathies in favour of M iss Burns's application for employment, and that it was written under some excitement; that the term "doctored" was Mr Burns's, and not his own ; and that the terms " dwarf," " semi dwarf," " refuse," and "rubbish," referred to the personal appearance and bodily size of his lady assistant teachers, and not to their mental capabilities, which were quite satisfactory. If teachers were undersized they had not the same control over masses of children as taller and more fully-grown teachers. This was the only reason he had for desiring1 moreshapelyarticles." Thephrase " robust staff" was sarcasm. He com plained, in conclusion, that the Board at first requested him to unconditionally withdraw the offensive letter, and that, although he lost no timo in complying with that*request, they subsequently punished him by peremptory dismissal. Besides, although his letter was a private ono, tho dismissal which it had entailed had been telegraphed all over tho colony, so that his chances of employment in it were very slender. The Board had pur sued a very unusual course in sending on his letter to tho Waiokaraka Committee before altbrding him any chance of explana tion.

After Mr O'Donoghue had withdrawn, Mr Cooper moved, " That, having heard Mr O'Donoghuc's explanation, tho Board see no reason to rescind Iho resolution already arrived at with reference to him." Mr O'Donoghuc's explanation had only made matters worse for himself by removing any doubt as to the meaning attached by him to the word "dwarf."

Professor Tucker considered tho ex planation quite worthless. It had thrown no fresh light upon the matter. Mr Carr was inclined to support tho re versal of tho Board's fiat of dismissal in consideration of the fact that Mr O'Donog hue had fully and publicly apologised for his letter. Dismissal was a very sovero punishment to a school teacher. Mr (.-OLDIE was disposed to take a similar view of the matter. Mr O'Donoghue might bo appointed to a smaller school, in which his calibre would be of great value. lie would move an amendment to that effect, viz., "That at the termination of Mr O'Donoghuc's engagement in connection with tlie Waiokaraka School, the Board should take into consideration tho advisa bility of employing him in some other country school."

Mr Clark said that if it had beon Mr O'Donoghue's first fault, the plea might avail, but he had figured to disadvantage on previous occasions.

The Chairman* spoke in favour of a little lenity in the matter. The punishment dealt out was very severe, and ho had been assured that Mr O'Donoghue had been so greatly "cut up" by the censure passed upon him that the effect must be beneficial. The amendment was then put, when tho Chairman and MrGoldie voted for it, and Piofessor Tucker and Messrs Clark and Cooper against.

Mr .Goldie called attention to tho fact that Mr Carr had not voted at all, and on that gentleman being assured that he was expected to vote, he gave his support to the amendment, which was then carried upon tho Chairman's casting vote.

ST. LUKES CONVERSAZIONE.

The young men of St. Luke's Mutual Im provement Socioty held a conversazione last evening in Newmarket Hall. There was a good attendance of members and visitors. Tho proceedings opened with an overture by Miss M. Taito, who was mostly the pianiste of the evening. The Chair man, Rev. G. B. Munro (who is also the President of tho Society), delivered an ex cellent address on the advantages of the Association, and what tho young men of St. Luke's had been trying to do for some months past. They had been adding to their stock of knowledge by lectures, essays, debates, and sharp practice. They, had studied to improve their intellectual powers, and to-night they had met to cultivate the emotional in two hours of social enjoyment. Mr Munro then re viewed tho work of the session, which had been very profitable to members. The sub jects which had beon brought forward ne cessitated preparatory reading in order to accuracy oi statement. There was too much skimming over books in the present day. Young persons in regard to books wero like butteiflies in summer, flit ting from flower to flower, and this habit induced carelessness as to his torical facts. The objects of this Soc'ety were correction of thought, improvement in speaking, and securing accuracy in matters historical. In conclusion, the President advised young men to entertain high and noble aims in life, aud to improve themselves morally, intellectually, and religiously; so that they might secure the blessings of this life and of that which is to come. (Applause). Mr Brook, Secre tary, followed with a brief but well-written sessional report. Later on in tho evening. Mr N. G. Lennox ga\e an excellent address, full of illustration and Hie, on "The Chaso After Happiness," and showed that honest work based on right principles formed the sure path to the highest earthly happiness. The programme was varied and well-sustained throughout, and every item of a choice character. Songs: "Dear Little Sham rock," Miss Eraser; "Thy Voice is Near," Miss Rowe (Epsom); "Better Bide a Wee," Miss Kilgour; "The Gallant Marine," Mr R. Rowe; "Oh, How Delightful," Miss Gillingham; " Castles in the Air " and " My Sweetheart, Polly," Mr Douglas. Duet: "What are tho Wild Waves Saying?" Misses Kilgour and Rowe. Readings and recitations : " Daniel v. Dishelout" and " The Cheshire Twins," Mr Ardcrn ; "The Death of the Mosquito," Mr Clark; "Poor Moptuno" and "Tho Curfew," Mr Tattersall ; "The Invisible Umbrella," Mr Blackmail; "A Woman of Mind," Mr Turley ; and two ex quisitely-rendered pieces by Mi_s Froude, viz., "The Bridal Wine Cup" and "The London Waifs," the latter a true story of city lifo. In the interval refreshments were passed round to tho friends, aud enjoyed. These wero satisfactorily supplied by Mr Kent, ea-ifectioner, of Newmarket. We need qnly.Add that the soiree was excellent in_#_Sd§toils, and closed with " God Save the Queen."

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jjr Auctions. W, 8. COCHRAJfCJ |J__MF3 DACJtS MONDAY, OCTOBER 27. BY ORDER OF THE REGISTRAR OP THE SUPREME COURT. 291 ACRES, WAIPA. THE Subscribers will sell by auction, at their Rooms. Queen-street, 011 Monday, October 27, at 12 o'clock, by order of the Regis trar of the Supreme Court, ALLOTMONT 31, Parish of Waipa, County of Rutland, containing 291 ac7cs. having large frontage to the Waitemata River and Mangakotukutuku Creek. For further particulars apply to SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. W. H, COCHRANE.] fJAS- DACRE MONDAY, OCTOBER 27. BY ORDER OFTHE MORTGAGEE. ALOTMENTS AND BUILDINGS, TOWN OF NEWCASTLE. THE Subscribers will soil, at their Rooms, Queen-street, on Monday, 27th October, at 12 o'clock, TOWN CF NEWCASTLE- Allotment S3O, with Cottage of 5 rooms erected thereon , Allotment 331, with Cottago of 6 rooms erected thereon „, , _ „, Allotment 537, with 2 Shops and Dwelling house erected thereon. For farther particulars apply to " BAM UEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. MONDAY, OCTOBER 20, At quarter-past twelve o'clock. THE COVENTRY IMPERIAL BICYCLES, NICKEL-PLATED AND ENAMELLED, DROPPED HANDLE BARS AND OVAL BACKBONE. GABRIEL LEWIS WILL sell at his Rooms on the above date, at quarter past twelve o'olock, 2 VERY SUPERIOR NICKEL-PLATED COVENTRY IMPERIAL BICYCLES 9 Enamelled do. do. 1 Do. do. do. Lamps, Saddles, Gloves, &c, &c. The best Machine ever Imported, and specially adapted to tho New Zealand roads. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 6. PRELIMINARY NOTICE. riIHE Subscriber has received instructions from the Executors of tho late Mr Charles Lawßon to sell by public auction at his Land Mart, 65, Queen-street, THAT DESIRABLE FREEHOLD PROPERTY IN THE CENTRE OF THE CIIY CORNER OF LOWER ALBERT-STREET & WYNDHAM-STREET, Adjoining Messrs Bell Bros.' Stores. CONSISTING OF TWO SHOPS AND DWELLING-HOUSE, BUILT OF BRICK AND SLATED; Also, A FARM OF 84 ACRES AT PAKERI. Terms at Sale. GEORGE SIBBIN, Auctioneer. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 30, At a Quarter-past Twelve Sharp. BY ORDER OF THK TRUSTEES OF THE LATE A. BLACK, ESQ. VAILE AND DOUGLAS WILL sell by' auction at their Land Sale Rooms, Shortland-street, THOSE VALUABLE PREMISES IN QUEEN-STREET, OCCUPEED 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 a depth of 177 feet, situated opposite the end of Fort-street, a little above the Railway Passenger Station, and nearly op posite the largo block of shops and offices being erected, at a cost of £50,00', for the New Zealand Insurance Company. It is unrivalled as a Business Site, and this salo offers an opportunity rarely to bo met with of securing a position in ' this central locality. The building is of brick, three storios and cellar, with entrance at the back by Government Lane, viz., known as Mills Lano, to which there is an easy entrance from Albertstreet. This frontage is very well adapted for the erection of a Bonded or Free Storage Warehouse. CORNER OF WYNDHAM AJH) ALBERT-STREETS, Being part of Allotment 1, Section 18, City of Auckland, and having a frontage to Wyndham street of 45 feet, and to Albert-street of 43 feet, together with the buildings thereon erected. This property is very suitable for the erection of shops or a warehouse. VINCENT-STREET. Part of Allotment 7, Section 28, City of Auck land, having a frontage to Vincent-street of 5C feet, by a depth of 96 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, parishof Opaheke, County of Eden. Further particulars on application at the Office of the Auctioneers, where, conditions of sale can also be seen. VAILE k DOUGLAS, Land and Estate Auctioneers, ,* Shortland-street. MONDAY, OCTOBER 20. AT THE RESIDENCE OF MR THOMAS ROWE, PAPATOITOL DAIRY COWS, HORSES, CARTS, SPRING TRAPS, HORSE POWER CHAFF CUTTER, FARMING IMPLEMENTS, HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. rpHE undersigned have received instruc- I tlons from Mr Thomas Rowe (who has disposed of his farm) to toll, at his residence, Papatoitol, on Monday, October 20, THE WHOLE OF HIS LIVE AND DEAD STOCK, consisting of 17 Good Dairy Cows Sarin Horses Four-horse Power Chaff Cuttor.in thorough working order Tip Dray and Harness, Spring Cart and Harness. Plough, Roller, Wheelbarrow, Girl's Side-saddle, Dairy Utensils, Poultry, Household Furniture, Large Zlno Hath. Stove, Grlndsto to, and a quantity of Bags, Also. Combined Reaper and Mower (maker. Wood) in good working order Set Light 7AKzae Iron Harrows A Good Active Farm Mare, with foal at side by Blair Athol &0., &C, &0. ——~"*""~*LONCHEON PROVIDED. SALE AT TWELVE O CLOCK. HUNTER & NOLAN, Auctioneers. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 21. HUNTER & NOLAN WILL HOLD THEIB 4IT EEKLY SALE AT THE NEWMARKET YARDS, Junction of Great South and Onehunga Roads, OF FAT AND %TORE,.STOCK, DAIRY COWS, SHEEP. AND PIGS..; 7 iO PRIME BULLOCKS, from Sandhills. W OR S A L B, Hosta, Fitch, and Tar : Keroeene, Paint, and Olive Oils vh-mKT*_JS°f "• and Storer-s Genuine i- ; ; White Lead, in wood Muntx Metal and Nails i. Large Stock of Canvas, various brands Wire Rope, from i_ inch toj iaeh Bolt Rope, Hemp, and Manilla Rope, all sues . Patent Windlass (wood), Frills, and Palla Ajßehors-fromieowttolOlbs. . Chains, from i Inch to 1 inch. Colia and Fish OIL . P. H. MoKENZIB,



!*j,|» RB # i% Si «'» J.. A» »» milE REMUERA fCATTLE FAIR Witt V.X Hlil.n ON WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 22. ENTRIES aro requested previous to SATUR DAY, 18th instant. ALFRED BUCKLAND. fTUIE REMUERA FAIR will bo well supplied with WELL-BRED STEERS. About 300 are already advised, ranging from two to four years old. ALFRED BUCKLAND. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 29. THE PAPAKURA SALE. FOR SALE, on Wednesday, October 29, at 1 o'clock, THE PROPERTY KNOWN AS JIcJIIL LEN'S HUSH, beinx Allotment SS, Parish of Himua, containing _S acres, and Allot ment 171, containing IS!)acres, beingncarly nil Forest Land, with a (food road. En trance, opposite tlio Travellers' Host, also by the Himua Road. ALFRED BUCKLAND. TUESDAYS. THE HAYMARKET. SALE OF WOOL, SHEEPSKINS, HIDES, TALLOW. HAY, and STRAW, each TUESDAY, at 12 o'clock. ALFRED BUCKLAND. Auctions. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 24. DURHAM YARDS, THE undersigned have received instruc tions from J. li. Russell, Esq., who has left for England, to sell, on Friday, 21th October, at 11 o'clock, CARRIAGE, PAIR OP HORSES, AND HARNESS COMPLETE UPSTANDING BROWN HORSE CHARLIE, grand Buggy Horso and good across country BAY COLT, first-class Buggy Horso. The Horses, Carriage, &c, can bo Inspeoted, and all particulars learnt by applying to the Auctioneers. N.B.—The Carriago 13 nearly new, and was built by Cousins and Atkin. The pair of Bright Bay Horses aro very handsome, and by Young Performer. HUNTER AND NOLAN, Auctioneers. DURHAM YARDS. FOR SALE, at tho Durham Yards, every Tuesday, at 11 o'clock, HIDES, TALLOW, WOOL, and SKINS HUNTERAND NOLAN. MONDAY, OCTOBER 20. UNREEDEEMED PLEDGES. PAWNBROKER'S SALE. THE undersigned will sell at his mart, Queen-street, on Monday next. Oct. 20, al 11 o'clock, ALL THE UNREDEEMED PLEDGES from the shops of Messrs Bloom anil Keesing, Vic toria and Newton Loan Oiliues, Victoria and Wellesley-streets, viz., NEWTON LOAN OFFICE. October 22—1025. Sewing Machine. February 22—6210. Greenstone Earrings. January 28— 13"3, SHW Watch ; 1312, Gun; 13,19, Set Stud. ; 1100, SH Watch and Gold Chain; 1422, SDK Watch and Chain: 1112, Gold Albert 1416, Quadrant; 1118, SHL Watch; 1156, Necklet and Cross; 14(31. 3 Rings; 1167, 2 Pairs Earrings ; 1 ISO, SHL Watch; 14SI. SHW Watch; 15';7, Brooch. Lockets, etc.; 1520, OFSI Watch: 1530. SHW Watch; 1531, Earrings 1536, OFS Watch and Chain; 15S1, Diamond "** VICTORIA LOAN OFFICE. 1453, Lady's Gold Lever Watch; 15.7, Diamond Suite and Diamond King ; 1761. Gold lirooch and Earrings; 1573. 2 Diamond Rings; 1313, Bible; 1538, GH Watch nnd Chain; 154 ii, Greenstone Earrings; 15-0, OFSVV Watch; 1559. OEGL Watch and Chain; 1590, Gold Lovir ; 1601, SHL Watch; 1603, Earrings; 1616. Greenstone Ear rings ; 1653, Largo Volume. History: 1673. Book of views and Mounted Fens; 1656, Watch; 1722, SHW Watch : 173(1. SHL Watcli; 1712, DB Fowling Piece; 1771, Earrings; 1773. Bracelet Brooches. Sec : 1791. Gold Albert: 1815, Opera Glass and Chain; ISI7, Sowing Machine; 1529 2 Lever Watches; and about 400 parcels of good useful, and clean clothing, &c„ Sec, &c. R. ARTHUR, Auctioneer. JB. BLAIKIE, t Victoria-street, IMPORTER OF BUILDERS' & FURNISH ING IRONMONGERY DIRECT FROM MANUFACTURERS, Haa For Sale, at Low Rates, Carpenters' Tools Nails, Locks, Hinges Kitchen Ranges Register Grates, in great Variety Marble and Enamelled Slate Mantelpieces (Largest Stock In Auckland) Marble, Electroplate, Curb, and other Fenders Galvanised Iron, Sheet Lead, and Zinc Slate, Cement, and Plaster. INSPECTION INVITED. W. E v xT\ T- GUNMAKEB, /^^SS^W Queen - stresi, t I.Pl^is^ s''**^^*^5''**^^*^ AUCKLAND IsgJPS* (Opposite tho City Market}. JjmSgSM tf\ Established 1859. Intending Buyers should In iHJfilPiwSf J BVcci LARGB STOCK Of t§}i§jy§|gpip~'^ Breech and Miiswle-loading s_iJs!s!|H3..i Quito on band. They will see >' < j tho hest valce In Auckland. M^gfflyi? Every gun thoroughly examin %_&&? Ed and guaranteed before dell !? Hammerloss Guns, with Siemens ' P.ttont Steel Barrels, 12 and 20 gauge; Silvor's Patent Anti-recoil Butt Plates; Wobley's Bull Dog and Irish Consta bulary Re vol vers, also his New Patent Belf-extracting Revolver ; Kynoch's Patent " Perfect" Reloading Metallic Cartridge Cases and Crimpers; Eley'i Revolver Ammunition and Metallio Cartridge Cases ; Newcastle Chilled _hot j Curtlsß and Harvey and Pigon Wilk's and Laurence's Gunpowder; Eley's Wadding and Jlartridgo Cases; Powder Flasks, Shot Pouches, lame Bags, Gun Cases, Cartridge Bolts, Gun )il. Tow for Gun Cleaning, Ferret Muzzles and Bellß, Saloon Rifles, Air Canes, Breech-loading Implements, Fishing Tackle, Cutlery, Fire works. REPAIRS, Including Browning and Be itooking, specially attended to, and satisfaction guaranteed. ________ —'• ■taVllA, Gunmakkk Ss IIfPOBTBa, 164. QoKBr -".. AnOKXAND. LIGHT HAP NESS HORSES, SADDLE HORSES, and all kinds of SPRING VEHICLES. Hlrod, Bought, and Sold, at CROWTHER'S VICTORIA STABLES, Wei »al-tv-ot.r<»At. BARKER BROS., CLOTHIHHS AND WOOLLEN MANUFACTURED, GILLROYD MILLS (Warehouse..!, St, Paul-street, Leeds), Beg to intimate that having Opened one of the New aud Handsome Shops under the New Foresters' Hall, Kara ngahape Roa-i, they aro „™. prepared to supply . SPECIALLY--.ELECTED READY-MADE ■ SUITS In Endless Variety, of at SS t.AJ' ITT ON4PPROACHBD at tlie Price in Auckland. Men'a Splendid Tweed SoltaT (_«.„__ style, from 18s; Boys' do?.'f?om 5s Cd°tnd ail other %°fe«™W f ' Note tho Addres.— X YNKW FORESTEHS'IIALL, V .;. KabakojUHl'sßoab,



j Dress and Fashion. NOT THE LEAST, THOUGH LAST! THE PUBLIC KNOW WHERE TO COME TO GET CHEAP &OODSI AND SELLERS WANTING CASH KNOW WHERE TO COME WHEN THEY WANT MONEY, DURING THIS WEEK, IN ADDITION TO W. VAILE .& CO.'S SALVAGE STOCK, . WE HAVE TWO OTHER STOCKS TO OFFER! BOUGHT FOR CASH AT FR°M 8 S T° 1° S ™™ E FOUNDj tar WANT OF SPACE COMPELS US TO SELL THESE STOCKS. ~m Samuel Coombes & Co. WOULD AGAIN URGE UPON CUSTOMERS THE DESIRABtLITY OP COMING EARLY TO AVOID THE CRUSH. AND GET WELL ATTENDED TO. AMONGST THE THOUSANDS OP POUNDS WORTn OF GOODS WHICH WILL BE OFFERED THIS WEEK TO OUR CUSTOMERS. ARE A LOT OF FANCY GOODS, WHICH WILL BE SOLD AT RIDICULOUS PRICES TO GET THEM OUT OP THE WAY. LADIES' HANDBAGS, FROM ONE SHILLING. S UIUEL COOMBES & CO. would apologiso to thoir numorous Patrons for any- iticon renioncocaiTsedby tho alterations now going on, but It ia their determination to make their B toe PREMIER KSTABLISHMIdb OF THE COLONY. But for the greater gntort <rf ll'dr Cußtomors, as Boon ns these alterations.arc'completed. i fc, Uie in enUon of SAMUEL roOMBES & C 6. TO LIGHT THE WHOLE OF THEIR MAGNIMCKM AND EXIENSIVIt, PREMISES WITH THE ELECTRIC LIGHT I REMEMBER! THE BALANCE OF W. VAILE & CO.'S SALVAGE STOCK MUST BE SOLD! SAMUEL COOMBES & CO. would remind the Inhabitants of the Suburbs that thoy always give Free Passes on tho Tramways, Steamboats, and Omnibusas. Amidst tho numerous articles offered during THIS WEEK will be a LOT OF LINOLEUMS at 12Jd per yard. SAMUEL COOMBES & CO. TllC Verdict of the Public on the Great Salvage Salo is most pronounced, ns evinced by the thousands who have visited our Premises during the last week. To Merit the public Patronage will be the study of SAMUEL COOMBES & CO. S C. & CO. defy competition, our Motto being " Small Profits and Largo Returns." ointixr. THIS IVEEU We shall brins Forward some Wonderful Bargains in MANCHESTER & DRESS GOODS, all nearly porfoct, some slightly damaged by water. WILLIAM VAILE & COS. SALVAGE STOCK— A Large Lot still unsold of BLAXKETS, only slightly soiled, but will be sold al Half Price. SALVAGE CLOTHING from W. Yailo Se Cos. late Fire. The.c Goods are neither damaged by Fire nor Water, but havo beon slightly tossed in removal. Still we shall sell them at half price. Note :— Men's Good Tweed Trousers '«. 4 11 Youths' Serge Suits 10 6 Any Quantity to Select From. NEVER IN THE HISTORY OF AUCKLAND will the Public have such an opportunity of_ Purchasing Goods AT NOMINAL PRICES as is offered by SAMUEL COOMBES & CO. THIS WEEK, Bi-ery XJO W N LOTS,] | Other Lot I 25l'T. X IOOFT., ! Dted* I A::r i given away i|n: 1 A FREE HOME FOR ALL!| THE GREENDALE LAND & COLONISATION CO. | (BENJ. L. TAYLOR. President; O. P. SHERIDAN, Bucket All*; MESBKB ALY- H WAKU & WILD, B&rcsford Chambers. Solic_'.<oi_b *oii the Co.) m OWN largo tracts of lam. in Queensland. In the District of Gyrupla, Pariah ot Como. w< B own a large tract of land, which we consider the Garden-spot of the Colony, aud vl B a portion of this land wo have surveyed the Town of GLENDALK, which wo expect ton al;. H ,no of the most enterprising cities in Queensland. We expect this because we propifo « lo what waa never done before by responsible capitalists— Eg G3T GIVE AWAY _g» § ONE HALF OUR BUILDING LOTS in GLENDALE, for the purpoao of inducing a rapir H md permanent population of our city. We havo located our chief office in Sydney, Nev H ioutu Wales, it being the principal landine-p'.aco for immigrants; and having an oillco ii * P'omim nt thorough'are. wo can thus induce many of tho belter o ass of immigrants t> .0 to GLENDALK,, and build or soil thorn farming land in tho immediate noiuhbourhood. A'e llnd thoy aie iho very best class of Improvers that could possibly be eocured. WHY LOTS ARE GIVEN AWAY. GLENDALE is located closo to the City of Gympie, with the beet water aad purest ai , in the world. Tho climate is charming, and the scenery is unoicelled for beauty am ,'randeur. It Is surroundod by rich gold, silver, coppor, nickel mines. See. Extensive coo lcds havo also been recently discovered, and this country promises to become one of thi richest mineral-producing countries in the world. All thermits of tho sunny South, sugar Sec., aro grown on this fertile field. As the tide of emigration is now in this direction, It ii che Company's interest, to have people locate in GLENDALE, and on their property. T< .ncouragc emigration hero, the Company will, for tho next forty-live (45) days, give to anj one sending their name and address, a duly executed deed of conveyance for one or mon lots In GLENDALE, situated in the Districfof Gympie, Parish of Como. Colony of Queens land; the only charge being 18s, to pay for acknowledging doed and conveyance stationery, clerical work, postage, &c. Tlio Company do not give ovory lot away, but cac) vltorna^e ono, and do not expect that every person who secures a lot will go thore; but 1 j?eat many will, and they will induce their friends to follow. The increased populatio' will soon make this property very valuable: and this Company retain each alternate lot , which thoy hold at prices varying from £5 to £100, according to location, and for this reasoi the above proposition Is mado. The deeds aro unconditional, not requiring anyono to settli or improve, but with full power to transfer tho deed to others. Tnoso who secure lots under this propositiou will, in the course of a few months, rcn lise a protit of one hundred fold. Our reasons for thus giving away our lots aro very easil? understood, whon it la borne In mind that wo retain one-half these lots, and depend on thi rapid growth of GLKNDALE to re-imburse us in the enhanced valuo of the lots we retain it the same time all lots will be enhanced In valuo, and therefore the riso in property wll bo mutual with our patrons and ourselves. To persons erecting substantial buildings ii 3LENDALE we will loan money, holding Hen on tho property as security for the same Wo will not give more than three (3) lots to any ono person, and it will save time anc trouble If all applicants will bear this fact in mind, INSTRUCTIONS. This Company will send by return post to anyone sending thoir narao and address i- I fall, a clear deed of transfer to a lot 25 x 103 foot in Glendalc, clear of all taxes, &c. A. implications for lots must bo accompanied with eighteen shillings (life) for each lot, to p;i 'or making and acknowledging deed, stationery, postage, &c. The lots can then bo sol ind transferred at your pleasure. Let all improve this opportunity to socuro a home in the richest and finest locality 1 tho Southern Hemisphere. Address at once: The Glendale Land and Colonisation Co., P.O. Box 639. Or. G. F. SHERIDAN, SECRETARY. Corner of Ueorge and Boad streets, Sydney, N.B.W. Romcmbcr, this oiler Is good for .5 days only from date of this paper. Eg Plans of the land, together with full particulars of Fiao Farming, Grazing Lands, &c B fian be had at our Sale-ruoms. J t2l s



IEST.-HLISHKII 1855.] BY SPECIAL ■^^f_tW_^f__Wi APPOINTMENT. WW. SHAKESPEAR & CO., • QUEKN-STREET, AUCKLAND. Importers, Manufacturers. Commission and General Merchants. Sole Agents for the Celebrated „ "ROYAL MAIL" BICYCLES AND TKICYCLES. W. H. S. & Co. have much pleasure In sub mitting the following testimonial, givon to them for publication: — [Copy.]— ' June i, 1883. To Messrs W. 11. Shakespear & Co., Auckland. Gentlemen.—l am glad to say that on tho 51-inch Royal Mail Bicycle I bought from you, I won the A.CC. Championship, beating a Rudge, a 58-inch Racer, and a number ot other machines, also tho Avondale Handicap, on tlin 2nd Juno; and I can honestly say It is the best finished and nicest running machine I ever rode. Mr Flewel- Ij n, to whom I lent it to win tho Mile Handicap with, also Bpeakß in the highest terms of it —I am, gentlemen, yours truly, (signed) W. M. Service." They also have in stock— Best Red Rubber Tyres. 5s per lb. Harrison's Double Gono Bells, is6d each Kino of the Road Lamps latest patent), Us each Saddles, Steel Balls, Bags, Sprinob And other Fittings «ni«ih> -'.gap. P E A 0 6 c &, • OPTICIAN, (lAS IN STOCK SPECTACLES AND EYE GLASS KS of every description. An Accurate Pit Guaranteed. COMPOUND MICROSCOPES & TEUr BCOPES, Powerful and Cheap. Aneroid Barometers, Trbruometbrs, Electric Bells, Batteries, and FrrriNoa. Magnectlo Electric Machines and Medical Colls, OPERA GLASSES, BINOCULAR, FIELD AND MARINE GLASSES. THEODOLITES. SEXTANTS, COMPASSES. BPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT.-TAYLOR'S SEWING MACHINES. The Balance of Stock of these excellent Hand and Treadle Machines will be sold at 28 per cent discount. Nearly 600 in use In Auek- OPPOSITE THE POST-OFFICE. "WWfirim-KWUL ~



XX 0 T I 0 E, SAMUEL PARKER, Havlnfc Withdrawn from the Plumbing Bad ness, has REMOVED hi* Lugo and Varied Stocks of Plumbers' and Qasfltteis' Materials to his M ANUFACTOKY, VICTORIA-STREET EAST, where he will conUnuo the Manufactur ing of Galvanized Iron Tanks, O.Q. Spouting. Ridging, Plain and Lead Edge, Laid Head Nails, Lead Washers, fco„ tvs. A Large and Varied Stock ot all the Ream!* tes ot the Trade always cm hand and to arrive. All PLUMBING ACCOUNTS an r»9BesU_l to be paid during the current smth. N.B.- North Shore Buiinwi will )W «W~- Unuud as usual. SAMUEL PARKER, Victoria-rtrttl last Juan 14. U_M. TpiANOS. PIANOS. PUN OS J. HOW DE N Wlshos to Inform those friends who are waltin. tor the "RAPOLDI" I "RAPOLDI" PIANOS I PIANOF That he la Landing Six, ex Deva. CAT.t. EARLY AND BEE THE NEW PSTITf PIANO. . The latest Novelty Imported Into New Zealand only 3ft. lln. wide. NEXT BANK 09 NEW ZEALAND. WOLFE'S SCHNAPPS is a delightful bever »» aire, as agreeable to the taste as its pro tier lies are beneficial to the health.



j Ironmongery. _E3. POETEE & CO., WHOLESALE AND RETAIL IKOMONGEKS AKD IRON MERCHANTS, QUEEN AND HIGII-STREETS, AUCKLAND. ENGLISH AND AMERICAN PLATEDWARE. Our Stock of Pl.itedware is constantly being replenished by new shipments of the latest designs, are woll selected, and as Wedding Presents, &c., cannot bo excelled, EL POBTEB &c GO. Have for many years made a speciality of RANGES AND COOKING STOVES Having them inado to thoir order, they can recommend them to their friends. Another shipment of the favourito Self Setters to arrive by tho " \S ailcato, now duo. Z 3 881 }'!__«_i-__-auM_____^ £___Jll,''P-Mi Incites lE. POETEE & CO. Havo just unpacked Bix Crates of Filters, from the celebrated makers, Messrs. Chcavin and Doultoo. §3~" fSjJjfo *tVt\ rt_\ s_l The Rapid Water Filter will purify the most offensive, stagnant, or other wators witk astonishing rapidity. The effect of this Filter upon even tho foulest Water is surprising, and chemical analysis fails to detect tho least trace of organic matter in the Mater thai has onco passed through it. It is tho best possible provontivo of Cholera, Typhoid Fever, and all other diseases arising from drinkintr impure water. No water should bo used for drinking or cooking without bein<r effectually purified ; nnd no houso can bn thoroughly furnished without n good Filter. lE. POETEE & CO. Have always a largo stock of MANGLES AND WASHING MACHINES LEVER AND SPRING. Ml.#kiliß '. •' . '} -°° Tho Putnam Mangle, cheap, handy, and takes up little room, E. POETEE & CO. Have a large variety of LAWN MOWERS, GARDEN ROLLERS, AND GARDEN TOOLS. lE. POETEE <Sb CO. Have a largo stock of PAINTS, OILS, AUSro VAEUriBHBS. RUBF,ER PAINT. WXED TAINTS. KEROSENE. '^fA TURPENTINE. ,/a_> *%g§|||g|^ COAL TAR. CASTOR OIL. 11-t /^^^^te^S, f\ STOCKHOLM TAR. COLZA Oil, ||| Pi^^fe'^W sc| COTTON WASTE. LINSEED OIL, \^> &} OAKUM. NEATSFOOT OIL. \S^^^^^^^A^// ROPES, SOFT SOAP. Qnd PUTTY. i^ TWINES. I-KICES ALL REDUCED. Retail Department: I Wholesale Department: ____.__,„„ QUEEN-STREET. | HIGH STREET, Branch Storey NEWMARKET, WHERE A LARGE STOCK IS KEPT AND SOLD AT TOWN PRICES. Auckland, N.JB.



} Iff a dame Marie Carandini, One of the most Popular Mnsi-al Artists in the Australasian Colonies, write.-" as follows:— Wcllingl-ii, New Zealand, Februai-y 23rd, ISSI. To M. Levy and Co.. Auckland. Dear Sirs,—l have pleasure in informing you that I have used St. Jacobs Oil, and find much relief in cases of rheumatism, and, indeed, all neuralgic pains.—l am, dear sirs, yours truly, Map.H- Cauandini. A Popular Hotel-keeper Made Happy. Victoria Hotel, Auckland, July 23,1881. Messrs M. Levy and Co.. Auckland. Dear Sirs,— Suffering from a severe sprain for over a wcek,l was advised to use St. Jacobs Oil, and I beg to state that after four applica tions the swelling around tho ankle disappeared, and all pain left, so that on the third day I was ablo to use my foot again as usual.—l remain, dear sirs, yours faithfully, IC, 11.I 1. LUKS. Free from Pain. Mutual Lifo Association, Auckland, July 2,1881. Messrs M. Levy & Co., Auckland. Gentlemen,—About a month ago I had a very severe attack of rheumatism in my riant arm, so bad, in fact, that I could scarcely lift it without causing me excruciating pain. I had tried several kinds of liniments without ob taining any relief. At last I tried St. Jacobs Oil, and after using less than half a bottle I felt perfectly free from pain, and up to tho present havo had no return of the trouble, I shall always use it in preference.to anything I know in cuso of any similar pains, and will cor tuinly advise all HUirerers to do tlie same.—l re main, dear sirs, yours truly, ALLISTER BROWN. Wholesale DopOt for Auckland— M. LEVY & CO., Queen-street Auckland, Euiil Erese's Hamburg Tea. THE GRISATTJEaMAN FAMILY MEDICINE. RELIABLE, SIMPLE, EFFECTUAL. Tho well-known Tea has proved itself to be I Most Certain and Efficacious Remedy for suet diseases as Sudden and Severe Colds, Coughs Fevers and Ague, Asthma, Phthisis. Headache Bowels. Kidney, and Liver Complaints, thi Hies, Congestion, &c„ caused by an impur< state, or a superfluity of blood. Ifs use removoi Scrofula, Contancous Eruptions, Pimples on th« Face, BlotchCß, Boils, Rheumatic Bains, and Pains In the Bones and Joints. It is a Preven tivo against Contagion, and destroys Inhalod Miasmatic and Contagions Vapours. It tmriflei tlio Blood, cleanses tho Stomach and Bowels and gives to tho whole system a healthy, oasi tone. It opons tho bowels in a very mild an< certain way. It works on tho system generally, *ÜBing little or no discomfort It will provonl almost any disease if used at least once a month. It lesloros tho appetite, it removes tin distress caused by eating hoarty food or over loading the stomach, and will bo found effectual as a Family Remody whore a simple purgativi only la needed. HAMBURG TEA'RELIEVES nod CURES SICK HEADACHE SICK HKADACHK SICK HEADACHE HAMBURG TEA RELIEVES and CURES BILIOUSNESS BILIOUBNK3S BILIOUSNESS HAMBURG TEA RELIEVES and CURES CONSTIPATION CONSTIPATION CONSTII'AI'I'.-v- HAMBURG TEA H-KM&VES and CURES INDIGESTION INDICES I lON INDIJKSTION HAMBURG TEA IS SOLD BY ALL CHEMISTS AND .STOREKEEPER! THROUGHOUT THE COLONIES. pioci.: One Shillinu and Threepence a Packot. Wholcsalo Depot for Auckland! M. LEVY AND CO., QUKEN-STRKET. Tea Merchants. THE - ONLY - GOLD MEDAL PURE BLENDED TTPWWTPT TTTT TTTTTTTTTTTT TT TTT TT TT TTT TT TTT TTT TTT TTT ; TTT t TTTTTTT DRINK Nelson, IVloate& Co/s INCOMPARABLE DARJEELINQ BLEND, • «r TRY QVR MATCHLESS COFFEE [KING BRAND], SOLD IN lib., 21b., 41b., 71b., and 281b. TINS, At Is, Bd. per lb. NELSON, MOATE & CO,, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL TEA MERCHANTS. BLENDERS, AND IMPORTERS. Cl___t_3ToHUßOH, DUNEDIK, WSLLINUTOS, AMD 156, QUEEN-ST., Auckland, AGENTS EVERYWHERE TEAy Unrivalled /fy) /07 ou wM/ i /¥- VIM/TEA I AvQ/ abounding /OY - /Jay/ Strength / AND gj QUALITY. mHAMES CARRIAGE AND DRAY A FACTORY. JAMES MACKIB, Prophietob, VICTORIA-STREET EAST, AUCKLAND. I Repairs of every description In Wood and Iron neatly executed on tho shortest notice. Springs made and repaired. Always on Hand—A large quantity of Lamps, also Ironhark Shafts and Spokes, Bed Gum Felloes, and Hobart Town Hardwood. Nrß'-PwP-trr Orders piaoojuallj- uttonflfift W.