the opposite side, but being exposed to attacks from the coast tribes, they removed their houses to the place where the town now stands.- There was a crowd awaiting our arrival at the cntmncu to the town, but the moment they caught sight, of me they fled in all directions. We were received by the two chiefs and principal people in an open spaco surrounded by houses, and some coeoanuts and bananas placed before us. 1 made them a small present, and explained the object of my visit. 1 told them that we were men of peace, and that I had come to place a teacher amongst them to tell them about the true God and good things; that their enemies had received teachers, and therefore they need not fear any more at tacks from them ; that we wished them all to live in peace and learn tho Clospel of Peace, which tho teacher had come to pro claim. They not only expressed their wil lingness to receive a teacher, but proposed to return to the site of their former settle ment and live thoro with him, which is uearer the planting ground. I expressed my delight at this suggestion, as it will place their township two miles nearer Katau, and avoid the necessity of crossing that dis agreeable swamp to reach it. During our meeting groups of women and children were peering at us through the trees and from behind the houses, and when wo walked through the town (for a town I may call it, having counted eighty-five houses, some of which wore 00ft. long by 24ft. broad), men, women, and children stood at the corners of tho streets and peeped at us from behind tho houses, uttering excla mations of wonder. Few, if any of them, had seen a white man before, and they were quite amazed at my size, they being a diminutivo race. When we stood for a few minutes I was immediately surrounded by a groupof admiring and wondering spectators, who seemed to measure me with their eyes from my feet upwards, and then exclaim ; but nono had the courago to come near enough to touch me. I was thus saved from the disagreeable handling which I have been accustomed to receive on thecoastand S.E. Peninsula. Tho moment I moved, tho women and children fled in all directions in apparent terror. They are an inferior race to tho coast tribes, and speak quite a differ ent language. They are, as a rule, short, thin, and dirty; live in inferior houses which aro built, not as the coast tribes, on posts, but on tho ground and more like sheds, the sides being of bark and bamboos, thatched with the usual pandanus leaves. Tho interior of their houses, like their persons, aro filthy. The trophies of the chase hang about in all directions in the ehapo of bones of the wild pig, cassowary, and kangaroo. I did not see any skulls. I suppose it is tho skulls of these inland tribes that chiefly adorn the houses of the coast people. When we returned a large party accom panied us for a couple of miles to the place whore they propose forming their new township. A very suitable place it ie. There is a grove of coeoanut trees, and plenty of splendid timber and bamboos for house and fence building close by, and being near an arm of tho Katau River, there is plenty of good water, which they all greatly need. It is to be hoped that the settlement of a teacher amongst them will bo tho beginning of brighter days for them. On our return we were tired, wet, and hungry. I should liked to have plunged into the river, but knew there were too many alliga tors about, so I had bucketsful of it poured over me, and then, after a good meal and a good sleop, was prepared for our next day's journey, which was to another inland tribe in the opposite direction, at a village situated twolvo miles up the Katau River, behind Turo-ture.

Trip up tho Katau River.

We arranged to mako this trip in a canoe and tho littlo dingy that wo cany on the deck of tho Venture. We started after breakfast with a Hood tide, the dingy being towed by tho canoe, which was propelled by six strong men witli large paddles. I had been a few miles up this river before, many years ago, and remembering its beauty, was anticipating a very enjoyable trip, in which I was not disappointed. The pleasure was very much increased, of coursj, by tho fact that wo are now known to the natives and aro regarded by them as their friends, and that 1 was going to form a mis sion station in tho interior. Fancy me in a pyjama suit and big straw hat, sitting in state in tho dingy, with a box of sardines and a few biscuits, and a couple of cocoa nuts in the stern, my fowling-piece between my knees, gliding along this beautiful winding river, admiring the rich, dense, and endless variety of its tropical foliage; tho graceful creepers trailing in "" tho stream; the huge vines encircling the trees like great boa constrictors ; stemless palms ; magnificent tree-ferns ; immense bamboos; large cane and tall trees, the home of beautiful birds. Whenever one was seen paddles nnd tongues wero still, and we glided on with the tido to got within range. In this, how ever, we did not succeed so often as we wished. I shot in this way a beautiful bird about tho size of a large pigeon. It had a long beak, white breast, reddish back, and wings tho colour of the Varadisesiggiana,and a black head, on tho crown of which were thrco fine white feathers about 10in long. Forthofirst six miles there aro mud and man grove ; tho land seoms low. After that tho banks become higher, plantations appear, and natives at work on them. These were all friendly, knowing who we were. We had the same interpreter as the day before, those island tribes speaking tho same language As we passed along a placo on tho bank was pointed out where a native woman had recently been caught by an alligator. She was going down to drink when the alligator suddenly caught her and dragged her under in the sight of her friends, who saw no more of her. After a three hours' hard pull wo tied our canoo to a tree and walked two miles through splendid country on the banks of the river to the village. Tho people and houses were much tho same as those visited the day before, although fewer in number. There are several other villages, near which I had not time to visit, as we wished to get back before sunset. The teacher and chief from Ture-ture walked inland and met us at this point. Wo wero well received by tho natives, who wero expecting us, and who gladly accepted a teacher, promising to build him a house at once. He will leave his wife at Turo-ture for a time.

Astonished Natives.

There were considerable exoitement, won der, and fear manlfestod by the natives at the village, as at the one we visited the day before. Boing small men, they were very much astonished at my height. I was much amused when we were walking back to the boat by one of our escort immediately in front of me, who seemed much concorned about the safoty of my head amongst the branches of the trees as wo passed along. Sometimes he would stop under a branch that I could scarcely touch with my out stretched arm, and looking and pointing upwards would tell me to take care of my head ! When we reached the canoe and dingy wo found that the tide had not yet turned, so we had some refreshment before starting, which proved intensely interesting to tho nativos. When tho tin of sardines was oponed thoro was a great shout. Fish are scarce in tho bush. They had probably never seen so many at ono timo before—cer tainly not in so small a compass, and as each sardino disappeared all but the tail there was an exclamation. They stood around and peered at us from all sides. When we gave them a biscuit thoy smelt it, tasted it, and then passed it on. Not so those who had accompaniod us from Katau. It was amusing to see them laughing at tho igno rance and simplicity of their busli friends, they themselves being but a stop inadvanco. Wo returned delighted with our visit, reach ing the mouth of the river at sunset.

Mission Stations Established,

A thickly-wooded island, about a mile in circumforence, is situated at the entrance to the liver, which forms a very safe and pretty little harbour for small vessels. This is now the port for foua of aur mission stations. From Port Spicer in the Fly River we reach fivo others.and from Saibai three more. Wo have now twelve mission stations in that Sart of New Guinea, including Saibai and lauan, where tho mission was commenced, which aro close to the mainland, and have boon used as stepping-stones to it. Three of tho most central stations are occupied by Lifu teachers, the rest by tho young men with whom I commenced the institution here five or six years ago. I have been anxious to secure these different points simultaneously so as to prevent jealousies and war. It depends upon the villages now occupied by our teachers whether there shall bo war or peace in this part of New Guinea, and there is every prospeot of the latter now that the mission stations are estab lished. These skull-hunters will, we trust —by tho blessing of God upon the teaching of these simple, earnest, good mon learn war no moro.

Wo commenced our return voyage from Katau, intending to call at our newly formed station—Ugar—in Torres Strait, on our way, but this proved by far tho most formidable, unpleasant, and dangerons part ofourvoyage. Itwasadeadbeattowindward, and the weather, which had been so calm that we had often to pull the Venture with oars, became, after our first day out, very boisterous. During tho first day and night we beat up from Katau through the Misi sionarv Pass, ami hv flin fnllnwino' nin-lif.

altogether disagreeable passage. I" the mornine I had a long pull over the reef in the dingy, and was received on the beach by the teacher Papi, and the chief and people Thu teacher's house is imisnert, and they aro about to commence their church. They aro a small community ot superior natives, living in ono of the most fertile islands in Torres Strait, and appear very happy vith their teacher, who is n quiet >;ood man, adapted to the place. Tho Roturn Voyage.-A Perilous Night.

Starting with the tide, we hoped to reacli Daruley before dark, but were doomed to bitter disappointment, not arriving till noon next day. In all my experience of boating (and few missionaries have had more) I never spent such a night at sea, and I hope I may never spend another like it. When within about six miles of Darnley it began to blow and rain in true tropical stylo. Die squalls were very heavy, and unfortunately we were in tho "big ship channel " through Torres Strait, to the north of Darnley, with tho heavy seas from tho gulf rolling in upon us past Bramble Quay. We reefed our sails with dilliculty, and tried to make headway. Tack after tack, but no nearer the land. Tho sun went down, and left us to battle with the elements in the dark. No one but those who know something of boating can form anything like an adequate idea of our position. Fifteen of its in a boat 30ft. long by Bft. broad, with a cargo of aago in the hold and a dingy on deck. To watch tho waves on a dark, stormy night from the deck of a large vessel, with a feeling of security and a comfortable cabin below, is a very different thing from sitting on the deck of tho Venture, holding on to tho rigging amidst blinding rain and spray and a howling wind; not looking down upon the great black, white - crested waves as they go hissing past on a dark night, but really looking up at them—and that, you may be sure, in no very poetical, mood, especially as they frequently break over our little craft. My great fear was lest, considering the great strain upon the masts, rigging, sheets, etc., something should carry away. Slowly, wearily, most anxiously the night wore on. Never did I long so much for daybreak. We were wet and cold, and hungry. Had not been able to make a tire for twenty-four hours. It camo at last, but slowly as any othermorning, notwithstandingour anxiety. Finding ourselves near a sandbank, wo made for it, anchored our boat to leeward, took some firewood and water on shore, and made some tea. Shot and cooked a dozen birds, and after a good meal started for Darnley, which we reached in a few hours. There we spent a day and night to recruit. I need hardly say how thankful we were to reach this point in safety. Thence to Mur ray Island we were amongst known reefs, on and behind which we could anchor, and, if anything happened, fall back upon Darn ley. We used to think the passage between Darnley and Murray very intricate and dan gerous, as most strangers do, but there are really two good passages for large vessels. Boats like the Venture find the reefs very convenient. We anchored on one for tho night, tho sea being quite smooth, although there was a good breeze. We thought it would bo doep enough to keep us afloat at low water, but at midnight we were aroused by the vessel bumping. Our business was to see that she did not settle down on any stones. A native jumped overboard and removed them all around our craft, and having made her bed we all went to sleep. We reached Murray Island next day, and found all well. Already the Venture has returned to tho Fly and Katau Rivers and Saibai with supplies and another band of helpers. Thus we are opening up this Thames of New Guinea to the blessings of Christianity and Commerce.

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, W. S. COCHRANE] [.TAR. DACRF. ! TOMORROW. ! MAHOGANY DINING TABLE. ■'•• CANE SUITE. 1;| DRAWING ROOM SUITE. i if! HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, I MANGLE. £ SADDLES. I M rpHE Subscribers will Sell, at their jjji ' JL Rooms, Fort-street, on Friday, llth inst., j|L at 11 o'clock, ■Hi DRAWING-ROOM SUITE (in Walnut and ■"-. Cretonne, i) pieces). Cane Suite (coin w pi-isinK Sofa, Armchair, Table, and Six f;M Chairs, Hair-seated Couch. Mahogany ; Dining Table (lolescopic). Book Sholvos, Km, Mats, Carpets, Austrian Chalrs.Couches, {»■»: Pictures, Tables, China, Crockery, Sow «■:';. , ... ing Machines, Iron and Wood Bedsteads, Mattrasses, Bedding, Chests Drawors, !■ Washstands. Toilet Ware, Mirrors, i Dressing Tables, Kitohgn Utensils, j Hollowaro, Mangle, etc 'i Also. !■ 2 SADDLES. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, , 'i Auctioneers. j W. S. COCHRANE] I.JAS. DACRE , ' WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 20. 111 IMPORTANT LAND SALE, DEVON -111 PORT. VALUABLE BEACH FRONTAGES. I CHOICE BUILDING SITES, MAGNIFICENT VIEWS. THE Subscribers will sell by auction, at their Rooms, Queen-street, on Wednes day, 20th February, at 12 o'clock, THE CALLIOPE ESTATE, situate between the Victoria Wharf aud the j New Dook, only two minutes' walk from oither. I j ijjj Full particulars in future issuo. ! SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON. I Auctioneers. : TO-MORROW. ■ THE HAYMARKET. For Sale, to-morrow, A QUIET HORSE, BUGGY, AND HARNESS, in good order. ALFRED BUCKLAND. ■, THE HAYMARKET. SEVERAL FIRST-CLASS REAPERS AND MOWERS AND REAPERS FOR SALE. Tho samo may bo viewed on application being mado at the Office of ALFRED BUCKLAND. ' /COUNTRY CATTLE SALES. ■ Pokeno—Monday, January 14 f J Drury—Wednesday, January 16 I Papakura—Wednesday, January 30 j! Sheep Fair—Tuesday, February 5. ' ALFRED BUCKLAND, j j TUESDAYS. ij . THE HAYMARKET. , OJALE OP WOOL, SHEEPSKINS, if »3 HIDES, and TALLOW, each TUESDAY. Bt U o'clock. I ■- ALFRED BUCKLAND II I THE HAYMARKET, 8 \ T3EGULAR SALES OF HAY AND ■' '■ i JLV STRAW I; EACH TUESDAY AND FRIDAY, I : ■ At 11 o'clock. J ALFRED BUCKLAND. TO-MORROW. I ;-:■ ~, DURHAM YARDS. IjlOR SALE, at the Durham Yards, to ' morrow (Friday), | j 18 WANOANUI HORSES, ox Lalla Rookh, I 1 consisting of— Medium, Draught, Spring Cart, and Han 3om Cab AISO, Pa|r Snperior Buggy Horses Ex Mokau, 1 Pair Handsome Grey Buggy Marc 3 • ijjt 1 pair Iron Grey Marcs, suitable for cab : work ■! 1 Useful Mare, accustomed to run a butcher a i-.i cart iflj I Chestnut Mare, quiet and staunch i j Bay Golding, good hack, jumps well, good : I .in singlo or doublo harness ■I 1! i Useful Harness Horses i ; Heavy Draught Colt, iyrs old, any trial 131 it, H 12 tons Lucerne Hay. B (V The above are a very Superior Shipment, and if; have been highly recommended to the Auc- I* tioneers. ' HUNTER & NOLAN. MONDAY, JANUARY 14. mHE FOURTH WOOL SALE OF THE SEASON Will bo held at DURHAM YARDS fm."':' 0N MONDAY, JANUARY 14, AT 2 O'CLOCK. :,, HUNTER AND NOLAN. fe DURHAM YARDS. ' I TrTIOR SALE, at the Durham Yards, IJT * Jj every Tuesday, at 11 o'clook, IJK : . HIDES, TALLOW, WOOL, and SKINS. 1 HUNTER & NOLAN. jlji B, TO2JKB.J [K. O. OARR.] |B, D. TONES. if TO-MORROW, FRIDAY, JANUARY 11, At 12 o'clock. §• ONEHUNGA RACES. f| GATES, REFRESHMENT BOOTHS. I \ B. TONKS & CO. I 'T!7"IlL Soil on Friday, tho 11th instant, j VV at 12 o'clock, ! GATES, 2 BOOTHS, AND REFRESH- I MENT BOOTHS, for the Onehungn I ■ Races, to be held on the Borough Endowment Ground on Saturday, the | illth instant. !! B. TONKS. [R. C. CARR. [E. D. TONKS. jj MONDAY, JANUARY 14, ;j ■: Atl2o'clocl* If j HOUSES FOR, REMOVAL. W' BY ORDRR OF THE BOARD OF OOVERNOSS OF I THE AUCKLAND COLLEGE AND ' j QRAMMAK SCHOOL. B. TONKS & CO. WILL sell on Monday, the 14th instant, at 12 o'clock, G HOUSES IN SYMONDS-STREET 11 HOUSES IN HAVELOCK-STREET ON THE GROUND NEARLY OPPOSITE CHORAL HALL. B. TONKS.] [K. 0. OARR,] [B. D. TONKS. i MONDAY, 14tb, at half-past 2 o'clock, SUPERIOR FURNITURE. CONQUEST PLACE, PARNELL. B. TONKS & CO. XJS7ILL soil by auction, on Monday, 14th W instant, at half-past 2 o'clock, on tho promises of Mr Farmer, Conquest Place (oppo site Martin's Store), HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, comprising— Kimu Bedstead, Cots. Dressing and Wash stands, Austrian Suite Bent Wood Furni ture, Dressing Table, Iron Bedsteads, Crockery, &c, &c. B. TONKS.J |R. C. CARR.] ]B. D. tONKS. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 23. AL LOT M E NTS IN SYMONDS STREET and HAVELOCK-STREET, To be Leased tor Fifty Years, Under instructions from Board of Governors ■2~f f~~?s><~ Grammar School, s;^^ At 12 O>C!OCIC' Wednesday, January 23. ; '■>,!-•■■ *^tt^^i jik a & b0..,.,:,..



Auctions, TO-MORROW, FRIDAY, 1 o'nlock p.m. SPRING CART, HOUSE and HARNESS. TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION, Ok Account ov Whom it Way Concern, AT ARTHUR'S MART, A SPRING CART, HORSE, AND HARNESS; a good turn out for Grocer or Dealer, etc. THURSDAY, JANUARY 17, NOON " ZION HILL," BIRKENHEAD TOWN SHIP, NORTHCOTE. Uninterrupted and Extensive View of City, Harbour, and Country. Largo Allotments, Cultivated Land, Good Roads, Short Distance from Wharves. R. ARTHUR HAS boon favoured with instructions from Mr Johnstone to sell by publio auction at his Estate, Lund, and House Sale room. Arthur's Mart, Quoen-stroct, on Thurs day, 17th January next, at 12 o'clock noon, A PORTION OF HT3 MAGNIFICENT ESTATE, NOW HEING SURVEYED AND OUT UP INTO LARGE RUILD- IiNG SITES, NAMED "/lON HILL." The Situation is one of the finest on tho North Shore, but a short distance from either ot the Wharves, having frontages to both the main Roads, adjoining the Property of the Weslcyon Church. From its central and convenient position this must become the Township of liirkonhoad. Tho View cannot be surpassed, and tho Soil is Kootl ami has been well cultivated. TERMS: Very Easy. All are invited to view this very tine Property. Fla^s will show position. Plans can be obtained at tho Olllco of the Auctioneer. MONDAY, JANUARY 14. PRELIMINARY ANNOUNCEMENT. HANDSOME HOUSEHOLD: FURNITURE, CARPETS, PLATE GLASS, &a, &c, Ac., At the Residence of David Heax, Esq. (Nearly Opposite the Grammar School, Symonds-stroot). Full Particulars and Catalogues on Friday. GABRIEL LEWIS, Auctioneer. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 16. £2000 VALUE OF ENGLISH-MADE FURNI TURE, MIRRORS, ELECTRO PLATED GOODS, DESSERT SETS, FLOWER POTS, BRONZES, MATS, RUGS, HORSEHAIR, &c, &c, Ac, E. & A. ISAACS HAVE l'oceivcd Instructions to sell by Auction at their stores, Quoen-street, on Wednesday, Jan. 16, at 11 o'clock, £2,000 Valne of Leathor, Cretonne, Rep, and Velvet Drawing-room and Dining room Suites, Oak Bedroom Suites, Tables. Chairs, Towel-horses, Choffon iers, Bookcases, Spittoons, Brackets, ■Mirrors, Work Tables, Card Tables, Occasional Tables, Washstands. Commodes, Writing Tables, What nots, Music Stands, Mats, Rugs, Carpeta, Quilts, Horsehair. Vases, Flowerstands, Bronzes, Fancy Flower Pots, Dessert Sets, Electro-plated Goods, Sc, &c, &, SO RESERVE, E. & A. ISAACS, Merchants and Auctioneers. MONDAY, JANUARY 14, 1884, At Noon. MARINE RESIDENCE SITES. VILLA SITES. SEA BATHING, FISHING, &c, &o. NEAR LAKE TAKAPUNA, NORTH SHORE. THE undersigned will offer for sale by auction, on the above date, at hie Mart, 29, Queen-street. Auckland, VALUABLE ALLOTMENTS of from 1 to 3 ACHES of SEMI-VOLCANIC SOIL, in all containing about 40 ACRES, together with tho SUBSTANTIAL HOUSE thereon erected, lately occupied by Captain Welch, and known as "SEAVIEW." The land for sale is situated within twenty minutes' drive from the Dovonport Wharf, having frontage to tho Lake Takanuna Road, also frontage to the sea. and to tho tlncst beach around Auckland (suitablo for boating or sea bathing). Tho views from any part of the proporty are unexcelled by any around Auckland, and only require to be seen to bo appreciated. The Sale is held over till after tho Christmas holidays, to give opportunity to persons desirous Of purchasing to view the land. Terms.—One-tenth Cash on fall of hammer, balance in three months, at seven por cent, interest, or two-thirds of the purchase money may remain for three years at eight per cent, per annum. Lithographic plans can be had on application. The Land is Flagged and Pegged. For further information, apply to R. C. GREENWOOD, Auctioneer. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 16. R, C. GREENWOOD WILL Soil by auction at noon on the above date. 926 RESERVED SHARES IN THE OLD CALEDONIAN GOLD-MINING COM PANY. R, C. GREENWOOD, Auctioneer, For Sale. FOR SALE, at Victoria Stables, 2 or 3 First-class Light Waggonettes for 1 horse; they are in very good order, being nearly now. Also Good Second-hand Buggies, singlo or doublc-Bcnted, at Low Prices.—W. Crowtiibb. Hotels. TMPERIAL HOTEL, . CORNER OF QUEEN AND FORT STREETS. T. T. ANDERSON, PROPRIETOR, Begs to inform the Public that ho is now ready to rcccivo Boarders at his New Hotel, where they will find every accommodation. Hot Cold, and Shower Baths. Large, Spacious Bedrooms. Luncheon from Ito 2. WHANGAREI HOTEL, OPPOSITE TOWN WHARF, WHANGAREI. MRS LEA Desires to inform the Public of Whangarei and surrounding districts that she has purchased tho above old-established and well-known hotel, and has appointed Mr A. G. BRIGHT as Manager of the same. The Manager takes this opportunity of informing the public that no stone will be left unturned to make this a popular house with travellers generally, and particular regard will be paid to the convenience and necessities of families visiting tho district. Civility, attention, and moderate charges can bo depended on. Special regard will be paid to soiling none but the Best Brands of Liquors. Saddle Horses and Boats on hire. Trap meets trains from all steamers. REM IE R HOTE L, WAIORONGOMAI (Near the Telegraphic Office), is tho LEADING HOTEL IN THE DISTRICT. Tho Proprietor is now Erecting Large and Important Additions, including numerous Bed rooms and Private Parlours, which will be ntted up with every regard to the Care, Com fort, and Enjoyment of Guests. No exponso whatever has been spared to constitute this the Premier Hotel of the To Aroha Goldfleld, and make it tho Favourite Resort of the Travelling Publio. The Wines and Spirits aro of tho Best



Ironmongery. JB. B L A I X I B, • ViOTORIA-STRKET, IMPORTER OP BUILDERS' J6 FURNISH ING IRONMONGERY DIRECT FROM MANUFAOTHIWIUI, Has lor Sale, at Low Rates— Carpenters' Tools Nails, Locks, Hineoi Kitchen Ranges Register Grates, In great Variety Marble and enamollod Si.;*« Mantelpiece* Largest Stock in Auoklond Marble, Electroplate, Curb, and othor Fendert i Galvanized Iron, Sheet Lead, and Zlno ' Slute, Cement, and Plaster INSPECTION INVITED Cheap Uardwarie House, 234, QCEEX-STRSET, AtOKUAND, J. & J. Dickey HAVE FOR SA.XK— ROWATT'S ANUCAPNIC LAMPS, Abo, EXTRA BURNERS, FONTS, GtOBBS, AND WICKS, And a Great Variety ot CHIMNEYS, RODGKRB'S, LOCKWOOD'S. & WIQPALL'B TABLE & POCKET CUTLERY. JOHNSON'S CELEBRATED SCISSORS, CLARK'S BOILERS, SAUCEPANS, &0., GRIFFITHS'S PATENT TEA AND COFFEE POTS. STAMPED TINNED MBAT AND PIE DISHES, BASINS AND MILK PANS, All Sizes, BUCKETS, TUBS, PAILS, AND OVENS, BROOMS, SCRUBBERS, WHISKS, &a, HAIR, CLOTH, & NAIL BRUSHES. PARKES'S, BLACK'S, AND LYNDON'S SPADES AND DIGGING FORKS. GARDEN HOES, RAKES, & TROWELS. DISSTON, SORBY, AND SPEAR AND JACKSON'S HAND, RIP, AND TENNON SAWS. AXES, ADZES* TOMAHAWKS AND\ CHISELS, AUGERS, PLANES, ' HAMMERS, BRACES, TWIST AND PATENT BITS, \"J, SIZES, LOCKS, HINGE NAILS, & BRASSWARE,, SCOTT'S GENUINE WHITE LEAD, ,j RAW, BOILED, & LINSEED OIL. FIVE PER CENT. DISCOUNT ALLOWED TO CASH PURCHASERS On all Sales amounting to 20a and upward*! J. & J. D I OKH V, 234. QUEENSTRESI. Sewing Machines. [ESTABLISHED 1855.] BY SPECIAL ■^^^^^^CT^ ArPOINTMKIn' "DICYCLES! BICYCLES! BICYCLES!. SEWING MACHINES!! SEWING MACHINES!! "Oh, men with sisters dear, Oh, men with lovers and wives. Buy a "DOMESTIC" Machine, and they Will thank you all their lives." Indeed, nothing could be more acceptable or suitable as a NEW YEAR PRESENT. THE LARGEST BHOW-ROOM3 AND THE BEST AND CHEAPEST STOCK IN NEW ZEALAND. SHAKESPEAR & CO. OFFICES: Opposite the Marker, Qceen-street. Warehouse: Lome-street. VV# C« Dennes, THE GREAT SEWING MACHINE IMPORTER, Has just received a Large Shipment of the Challenge Machine ot the World— THE WHITE CO.'S SEWING MACHINE, The Most Silent Tho Cheapest The Most Rapid The Highost Arm The Most Simplo The Largest Table The Most Easy to Work Tho Best Cover The Most Durablo This Simplest Shuttle The Most Elegant The Neatost Stitch Treadle Maciiink», from £5 10s. DENNES'S CHALLENGE BICYCLES AND TRICYCLES. iHFJhjL TRICYCLE lislr if H from fi22 ioa> BICYCLE, 18in., from £12 10. kSSmzZ-h CASH ON DEFERRED PAYMENTS, 30 DATS CASH SALE OF SEWING MACHINES, TREMENDOUS REDUCTION. LITTLE WERTHEIM £3 15s. FRISTER AND ROSSMANN, from SA 4b. FRISTER & ROSSMANN TREADLE MACHINE, from £B. STANDARD TREADLE MACHINE, £6 10s. mHE pKEAT TJEPOT, QUEEN-STREET. T>ONSONBY VINEYARD. Having arranged with Mr A. Linabury for the Sale and Delivery of this season's crop of Grapes (which are now ready, and in (food con- j dition), all orders left with the undersigned the. I day previous will be punctually atteg,d^*^"|' THOMAS STEADMAN & OfS-l&tyM



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NELSON, MOATE & Co.'s INCOMPARABLE DARJEELING 2/8 BLEND. QUEEN-STREET AUCKLAND. Next the New Zealand ClotWng Factory.



NELSON MOATE A Co. DRINK OUR . pugl Blended Til II hM No Equal for Truo Natural , Flavour, Value, and Straagtb. PRICEI \ 2/-, 2/4,2/8 »" 3/-, 3/4, 4/- r l-lfc. ma* i-lk. Packet*. HALF-CHESTS. BOXES. "PRESS," "■r. Naltoa la a ProfoMlaaal Taa Tartar aad Blaadar." AWABSKS COLD * SILVER MEDALS. Kelson, JJOATE& (Jo. TEA MERCHANTS, CHRISTCHURCH, DUNEDIN, AUCKLAND, WELLINGTON. IMNTS-EVERYWHEItB.



Just Purchased, TEN THOUSAND POUNDS CHOICE KAISOU CONGOU AND FINE ASSAM PEKEO TEAS, Specially with a vlow to my la 3d, 2s, and 2s 6d TEAS, DKINQ SECOND TO NONE IN THE COLONY. FREDK. WHITE HEAD, TEA IMPORTER, AND TOWN AND COUNTRY GROCKR, 95, VICTORIA-STREKT, AND PONBONBY, AUCKLAND. N.B.—All Christmas Gooda in Stock suitablo for the Season, at Lowest Priecß for Cosh. Ironmongery. RANGES, REGISTER ORATES, COOKING STOVES. tf WINGATE, BURNS & CO., c § WHOLESALE AND RETAIL IRONMONGERS, § m CUSTOMS-STREET, AUCKLAND. S \^ jSv season's noons. 0 \V\ GARDEN SPADES tj \V\ GARDEN SHKAK3 . D V'o\ GARDEN ItAKKa » \*\ GARDEN HOK3 M \Vv 5 h . \^»\ 3 P / >3£\ JIAY RAKE 9 8 « /^«T*\ \»\ HAYFORKS g % / 4sf/ \VV UAY KNIVES Q I -4w \ o \\/ \ Ah J /M> N%v S " . .\ \ WsF / X FILTERS " S FURNISHING - IRONMONGERY. - FURNISHING



Ceachbuilders, &c. THAMES CARRIAGE AND DRAY FACTORY JAMES MACKIE, Proprietor, VICTORIA-STRKET EAST, AUCKLAND Repairs of every description In Wood and tron neatly executed on tho Rhortest notice. Springs made and repaired. Always on Hand—A largo quantity of Lamps, ,ilao Ironbork Shaft* and Spokca, Red Gum Folloes, andHobart Town Hardwood. N.B.—Coilntry Orders punctually attended to T1 D W I N XT A R V I E, CARRIAGE AND BUGGY BUILDER, HAS REMOVED FROM UPPER QUEEN • STEET TO UPPER SYMONDS-STR,EET, And hopes to retain all his old Customers and gain some new. fJOUBINS AND ATKIN. \J COACH BUILDERS, Eixiott and Albert-streets, Hhyo In Stock- Donbla and Single-seated Buggies, Hooded Phtetono, Via-a-vls, Waggonettes, Dog Carts, Second-hand Pheetona and Buggies. Also, Many (Thousands Seasoned Finished SpokOS, tho Best Stock in Auckland. mHE LARGEST and BEST STOCK of -L MACHINES in Auckland, Comprising— THE ItUDOK BAYLISS & THOMAS'S ROYAL MAIL CLUB BUSSKY'S DEVEY'S. Pricea from £ 13, with Ball Bearings. Tricyclea Willis's Sociable and Single, and Royal Mail Repaira a Specialty.-SERVICK & FITTON •12, Grey-street, Auckland. BOYS' VELOCIPEDES, 225; PERAMBULATORS, lfis; INVALID CARRIAGES, all kinds (Wholesale and Retail); BABY SLEEPING CARRIAGES: Also, BICYCLES (best English make), ROCK ING HORSES. &o. ! U. ANDERSON, 1 PARRAMATTA-STrfRWr. SJTrtlltV.



Tea Merchants. LIQUOR Tea Co., London. Boohs Given Away ; I Lbs, of Tea Sold: 3,000. I 9,000. In Auckland by the Company's Agent, W. S. COLLINS, Tea Dealer d Family Grocer, JUNCTION OF QUEEN ANDGREY SI REETS AUCKLAND. TERMS STRICTLY CABH. <«unsniitli. riUNIS. GUNS. GUNS. SHOOTINOSEASON. 1881 TO SPORTSMEN. D. KVITT, GUNMAKBR, 261, QuHKN-BTiiKET, AUCKLAND (Opposite the City Market), Offers FOR SALE, at unusually Low Prloe* 1 Double Brooch vflßaaßSMkA loading Quni Double Muisle m IPS Hi^*^^^ Blngle Muzzle 1L -lifts yr loading Gum lfes§sgS«f Cnrtls find Harvey's I)l» JUstteeS ?*k mond Gunpowder ijppgjßiir \ Pigpn,Wllks\& Laurence «Sa^iS£S|f-*; 1 —1_» Alliance Gunpowder nPBN|p Walker's, Parker & Co.'a HIHbiPP""^ Newcastle Chilled Shot pr^^Sii Y\ Eley's Cartridges and Car- V SfHrW Eley's Caps and Wadding nIJIJSr Loading Machines, Ke-cap- Bh9' Powder Flasks end Shot Pouohei fpjj Game Bags and Gun Cases BKfj Gun work of every kind dono on th« JfiJH Promises. Workmanship unsurpassed £|§j] in tho Colony, and Prices Reasonable qjH Established 1859. OPPOSITE THE CITY MARKET. FIREWORKS ! ! FIREWORKS I! A very LARGE ASSORTMENT ol PAIN'S LONDON-MADE FIREWORKS on hand and to arrive Wholesale and rotail. Send (or price list. Paperliangings, &c. T>APERHANGINGB. W. PHILLIPPS & SON HAVE RECEIVED, EX liATB AHRIVAM, 185-PACKAGES-185 CONTAINING 55,000 ROLLS OF PAPHRHANGINGS, CONSISTING Or New Patterns for Drawing, Dining, Bed-roonu, and Hall and Staircase, suitable for the Mansion or Cottage. BEAUTIFUL DESIGNS, AND BEST VALUE EVER OFFERED IN PAPERHANGINQ3, 916—PACKAGES—916 SCRIMS AND HESSIANS. Plate and Sheet Glass, White Lead, Oils, Tun* Varnishes, and all Trade Sundries. W. PHILLIPPS & SON,



Ironmongery. ' TV & 8. MORRIN & CO. (LIMITED), FURNISHING IRONMONGERS, .QORRN and High Streets. KEROSINE COOKING STOVES. The above Kerosine Cooking Stores ore highly recommonded for their Efficiency and Economy. A most desirable article during tho Bum mer months, saving tho heat and trouble connected with ordinary fires. Sizes in Stock suitable for large or small families, guaranteed to cook in a thoroughly satis factory manner, without smoko or smell, and at a cheaper rate than can be don* by sob, coal, cr wood. ELECTBO.PI.ATED WARE. CHRISTMAS PRESENTS. NEW YEAR PRESENTS. BIRTHDAY PRESENTS. T. ft S. M. & CO. (Limited) would direct special attention at this timo to their rery oxtonsivo Stock of ELECTROPLATED WARE, comprising beautiful designs in TEA and COFFEE SERVICES. Electro-plated Trays and Salvera Spirit Stands, with richly Cut-Gloss Bottles Handsome Claret Jugs A large variety of highly Ornamental Vases, suitable for Flowers Mantel Shelf Ornaments, &c, &c. E.P. Biscuit Boxes Biscuit Jars, in beautiful colours E.P. Cruet Frames, 3, 4, 5, and 6 Glasses E.P. Breakfast Cruets, in Crystal and Ornamented China Butter Dishes, Butter Coolers Butter Knives, Jelly Dishes Marmalade Jars Egg Frames, 3, 4, 5, and C Cups Egg and Toast Frames Elegant Afternoon Tea Sets Sardine Boxes, E.P. Salts and Peppers Napkin Rings, in great variety Toast Racks Egg Steamors, Card Trays Sugar and Cream Stands NickU Frames and Forks Dessert Knives and Forks, in cases CUPS! CUPS! GUPS! PRESENTATION CUPS ! A Beautiful selection of Cups, suitable for Sports, Regattas, &c, &c. SPOONS and FORKS, in genuine British Electro-Plate CUTLERY. Rogers's and Lockwood's Ivory Cutlery Ivory Carvers, Carvers Game Knife Steels SELTZOGENES! SELTZOGENES! BUILDERS' HARDWARE. ENGINEERS' AND BLACKSMITHS' HARDWARE. FURNISHING AMD GENERAL HARDWARE. TURNING LATHES. AMATEURS' TURNING LATHES. FRET CUTTING MACHINES. AMATEURS' TOOL CHESTS IN GREAT VARIETY. T. & S. M. and Co. (Limited) diroot Attention to their Stock of BICYCLES AND TRICYCLES, just received, and which is being Offered ata Vsry Low Rate, affording an Opportunity of Securing a Good Machine at a Low Figure. T. & S. MORRIN & CO. (LIMITED), IRONMONGERS & SHIPCHANDLERS Queen and High Streets, auckland,



medical. •JTBRVOUS DEBILITY. Dr. K. C. Wbst's Nerve and Brain Trbat mknt, a guaranteed Specific for Hysteria, Dizzi ness, Convulsions, Fits. Nervous Neuralgia, Headache, Nervous Prostration caused by the use of alcohol or tobacco, Wakefulness, Mental Depiession, Softening of the Brain resulting to Insanity, and leading lo misery, decay, and death, Premature Old Age caused by over-exer tion of the brain, youthful folly, or over-indul gence. Each bos contains one month's treat ment. Ss a box, or six boxes for 255, sent by mail prepaid on receipt of price. WE GUARANTEE SIX BOXES To ouro any case. With each order received by us for six boxes, accompanied with 255, we will send the purchaser our written guarantee to re fund the money if the treatment does not effect a cure. Guarantees issued only by J. P. KING AND SONS, Chemists, Oneen-street. Auckland. LIVER COMPLAINTS. DR. KING'S DANDELION ANE QUININE LIVER PILLS (without Mer cury). The Best Remedy for Biliousness, Stomach Derangement. Flatulence, Pains Between tiik SnouLuitus, Bad Appetite. Indigestion, Acidity, Headache, Heart nuim, and all other symptoms of disordered liver and dyspepsia. Acknowledged by many eminent surgeons to be the safest and mildest pills for every constitution.—ln Boxes at lg lid 2s !)d, and 4s sd. Sold by Ohcmisteand Mudicine Vendors throughc at the world. Prepared br Jas. Rorko, London. Specially valuable Pilli for residents abroad and travellers. Sold by KEMPTHORNE, PROS3ER fc Co. TJEPPER'S QUININE AND IRON JL TONIC rouses and developes the nervous energies, enriches the blood, promotes appetite, dispels languor and depression, fortlnos the digestivo organs. Ig a specific remedy for neuralgia, ague, indigestion, fevers of ovory kind, chest atl'eotions, and in wasting diseases, scrofulous tcndenoles, &o. Tbe whole frame is greatly invigorated by Pepper's Tonic, the mental faculties brightened, the constitution greatly strengthened, and a return to robust health certain. Bottles, 32 doses, 4s 6d ; next size, Us. Sold by Chemists everywhere. The namo of J. Popper, Bedford Laboratory, London, must be on the label. There (s no Tonic bo certain in effect as Pepper's Quinine and Iron. It is strongly recommended to. residents in India and the Colonies, and should always be kept ready for use in every case of fever or febrile condition. Sold by KEMPTHORNE, PROSSER & Co. mARAXAUUM AND PODOPHYLLIN, JL Prepared only by J, Pepper, London. This Fluid combination, extracted from medi cinal roots, is now used instead of blue pill and calomel for tho cure of dyspepsia, biliousness, and all symptoms of congestion of the liver, which arc generally pain beneath the shoulders, headache, drowsiness, no appetite, furred tmicue, disagreeable taate in the morning, giddiness, disturbance of the stomach, and feol mg of genoral depression. It sets tho sluggish liver in motion, very slightly acts on the bowola, giving a sense of health and comfort within 21 hours. It is tho safest medicine. Taraxacum and Podophyllin is a fluid mode only by J, PEPPER, Bedford Laboratory, London, whose name is on every label. Bottlos, 2s 9d and 4s 6d. Sold by all Chemists. A most valuable and OBsentioluiedioino for India, Australia, the Cape, and Colonies generally. Sold by KEMPTHORNE, PROSSER & Co. " CJULPHOLINE LOTION. '—An Ex ks tornal Means of CURING SKIN DISEASES. There is scarcely any eruption but will yield to " Sulpholine " in a few days, and commence to fade away even if it seems past euro. Ordinary pimplos, redness, blotches, scurf, roughness, vanish as if by magio; whilst old, enduring skin disorders, that have plagued tho Bufferers for years, however deeply rooted they may bo, "Sulpholine" will successfully attack them. It destroys the animalcules which causa theso unsightly, irrita.blo, painful aftec tions, and always produces a clear, healthy natural condition of the skin. "Sulpholine Lotion" is sold by most Chemists. Bottles, 2a M, Mado by J. Pepper and Co., London. Sold by KEMPTHORNE. PROSSER & Co. __^^ Optician, &c TP B A 0 0 0 X, • OPTICIAN, ' HAS IN STOCK SPECTACLES AND EYK GLASSES of every description. An Accurate Fit Guaranteed. COMPOUND MICROSCOPES & TELE SCOPES, Powerful and Cheap. Aneroid Barometers, Thermombtebh, Elesthic Bells, Batteries, ani> Fittings. Mn?S?» ti 0 n^i^ 0 Ma°wnos and Medical Colls, t ™a^a^» ng°lc^el: weld THEODOLITES, SEXTANTS, COMPASSES. SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT. -^ TAYLOR'S SEWING MACHINES. The Balance of Stock of those excellent Hand and Troadle Machines will be sold at 25 per cent discount. Nearly 600 in use in Auck- OPPOSITE THE POST-OFFICE, Shortland-btreet. Coaches. "\T O TIC 3, — REDUCED FARES TO J3I WAiWKRA HOT SPRINGS.-A Royal Mail Coach leaves Devonport, North Shore every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, on ar rival of the 9a.m. Boatfrom Auckland, arriving at Waiwera at 3.3(1 p.m.; returning from WaP wera ovory Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, at 8.30 a.m., arriving at Devonport at 2.30 am,» callingatLakeTakapuna, Lucas Creek, Dairy Flat, Wade, and Orewa. All Parcels sent over to Devonport by the 9 a.m. boat w^U be punctu ally attended to, ai\d Parcels, Orders, Messages, etc., left at Mr Peel's office, Victoria Road, where the Upach. passes, will be taken on and delivered at a enjaU eggt, Single Fare to Wai-



Goodson's London Arcade. GOODSON'S -LONDON ARCADE.- T^E INVITE INSPECTION OP OUR MAGNIFICENT STOCK OF GOODS, ADMIRABLY ADAPTED FOR * NEW YEAR'S PRESENTS. NOVELTIES JUST RECEIVED, Wo append a few Lines, but our Slock is bo Varied it is beyond enumeration in the columni of a newspaper. Watches, Gold, Ladies' and Gents', from 50a „ Silver English Levers, from 90s „ Waltliam, from 6i's ~ ~ Hunters, Horizontal, 30a „ Nickel and Alluniinium, 20a ~ Waterlmry, for Jioys, 2fls Clocks, Nickel, Time, from 7s Gd „ „ Alarm, from 12s Cd „ Wood, from f>s Cd „ Eight-day, Gothic, Strike, 25s in Marble (elegant), from 100a Alberta, in Sterling Gold, from lbs „ „ Silver, from 10s „ Abyssinian and Gold Cased, from 6a ~ Gilt, Hair, and Steel, from Is Brooch and Earrings, Gold (sterling), from 30a „ „ Silver, from 4s 6d Brooches, Gold (sterling), from 20s „ Silver „ from 2s 3d Brooch and Earrings, Abyssinian Gold, from 5a it „ Gold Cased, fis „ „ Silverine, 2s fid m ~ Jot and Gamut, 2s Cd Brooches, Artistic Imitation, 2s 6d Bracelets, Gold (sterling), 20s Silver „ 5a „ Abyssinian Gold and Silverine, 2a 6d Crosses and Charms, Gold and Silver, 5a ii ~ Oilt and Silverine, 2s 6d Locket*, in Sterling Gold, from 10a •, „ Silver, from 5a ~ Abyssinian and Silvcrino, 2s Bd Necklets, Sterling Gold, from 20s ~ „ Silver, 10s „ Abyssinian and Silverine, Za Ed „ Pearl, Bead, and Jet, la Rings, Gents' (Hall-marked) from 5a „ Ladies' (dress) with precious stones, from 7s 6d „ Weddings and Keepers, 8 and 18 0,, from 7s 6d ■ „ Gilt and Silverine, Is ~ Silver, storling, lg 6d Electro-plate Tea and Coffee Seta, 25a „ Cruets and Toast Racks, 4iod „ Biscuit Boxes and Butters, 10s ~ Table Forks & Spoons, per doz* 12a „ Dessert ,2a ■• •> T°a „ „ „ toad ,i ~ Dessert and Pish Knives and Fork* (incase) „ „ Goods Elegant for Presents: CUTLERY-Tablo and Dossert Knives, lft \,et doz. Table Knives and Forks, 7a 6d i.«* doz. Table Carver from 2s 6d tho act Knife, Fork and Spoon, 1b Bread and Pocket Kniveß, from Cd PURCHASERS MAY REVEL IN THE CHOICE TO SELECT FROM. A CHRISTMAS TREE May be Laden with Presents at a Nominal Son by visiting THE LONDON ARCADE, GenU1 Suites to Gold, Silver, Pearl, &c. &c. Scarf Rings, from la Greenstone and Gum Ornaments Pencil Cases in Gold, Silver. Alhimininra Pearl, Ivory (some novel designs) Ladies' and Gente' Dressing Cases and Bags Work Boxes and Writing Desks, from 2sßa Fancy Baskets and Maori Kits Ladies' Bags and Companions, from Is 6d Jewel Cases and Cash Boxes, from 2s 6d Brackets in plush and wood (elegant) Albums (Scrap), Photographic and Stamp Concertinas and Accordians, from 5s Brushes, Hair, Tooth, Nail and Hat Books and Stationery at English prices Bagatelle Boards, from 63s Bags in Leather, Plush. Carpet, and Russia Jjeauier Japanese Slippers, from 'B " , ~ Articles of Curio (splendid stock) Bassinettes, from 6s 6d Drafts, Chess, Backgammon and Drafts *!? Christmas and Birthday Cards . & Cigarette and Cigar Cases, from la Card Cases, in Leather, Ivory, Stlwtr, and Pear Brushes and Combs of all kinds ™"»^w Perfumory and Toilet Requisites ■'/: Toilet and Chamber Sets Cricketware and TonnU Goods a ,»■■■< < Tea. Breakfast and Afternoon Tea Sotg Dolls and Dolls' Houses Photo. Frames in great variety Fans, BlMk and White, from la Glove snd Handkerchief Boxes, from 2* BA Glass Dishes, Jugs, Tumblereand Wines Mathematical Instruments Japanese and Chinoeo Lanterns Moist Colour and Paint Boxos, from Is Lustres and Vases Opera and Field Glasses Portmanteaux from 15s Perambulators from 10s Gd Purses of all kinds from Is Pockefrbpoks, great variety Terra Cotta anS Bronze Ornaments Rocking and Pole Horses. Scraps in great variety Views of Auckland, 2s Vjows of Wellington, Is 6d Views of Dunodin and Christchurch, 2s 8d We have jnst unpacked a Splendid Assort ment ol STERLING GOLD & SILVER JEWELLERY At prices defying Competition. In ABYSSINIAN and other ARTISTIC IMI TATIONS, none can touch ns. ELECTRO-PLATED GOODS, suitable for Pre sents, wo have a grand Stock. Befork Purchasing Your Bekokb Purchasing Your CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR PREBENTB CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAY PRESENTS See Sek GOODSON'S LONDON ARCADE. GOODSON'S LONDON AKCADE. A Largo, Competont, and Obliging Staff of Assistants; yet we Bay to our numerous Friends, COMiS EARLY. EVERY CRICKETER should present a Lady with tho "LADIES' GLIDE TO uRICKKT.1 interesting, amusing, and instructive. Price, 19, Obtainable only at the ARCADE. We CLOSE from 12 to 6 p.m. on BOXING and NEW YEAR'S DAY, remaining open morning and evening for the convenience of our country Customers. GOODSON'S -LONDON ARCADE,- AND AT CHRISTCHURCH and WELUNGT6IT ,