"IS THE MOSAIC ACCOUNT OF CREATION AT VARIANCE WITH SCIENCE?"

Debate tootwoea Messrs Selby ana

Buchanan,

A. debate upon the above subject, Ufldef the joint auspices of the Rationalistic Asso ciation and the Auckland Society for Pro moting Christian Knowledge, was com menced last night in the Theatre Koyal, Mr Selby taking the affirmative of the proposition, and Mr John Buchanan having been nominated by the Christian Knowledge Society to argue on tho negative side. Between 3UO and 400 people were- present, Mr It. B. Shalders was appointed to the chair, and Messrs W. Cooper and J. Brame acted as associate chairmen.

The Chairman stated that although ho was there as the representative of the Christian Knowledge Society, it would be his dv iy to observe the strictest impartiality, and ho hoped that the audience would assist him in bo doing. Having read the rules of the debute, he then called upon Mr Selby to open it. Mr SuLiiv began by saying that he would not venture to wound tho feelings of .many of his fellowmen, by attacking a revered book wers he constrained by mere sentiment, but ho esteemed it a duty to assail all superstitions which clogged tho wheels of progress. He loved the truth more than he courted popularity, and hence hid appear ance upon the controversial platforn. After doiining llio terms of tlio debate, the speaker went on to point out that in the first chapter of Genesis there were two conflicting accounts of the creation neither of which was compatible witli science. Tho ono stated that the animals were created before man, while the other exactly reversed this position. Man was forbidden to eat of tho tree of know ledge, tho grandest tree in the whole gar den. God pronounced Jlis work good, but despite thia assertion He was obliged sub sequently to drown all his creatures except Noah and his floating menagerie, becaueo they were evil. M r Selby wont on to attack llio statement thatUotl bud created the world in six days, six years, or six thousand years. In refutation of this, ho pointed to tho slow formation of the coal measures, and of the aqueous rocky, extending as it did over millions of ytars, besides showing that tho light of the more distant planets, such an Herechcl, hnd taken millions of years to roach us. He denied tho possibility of the world hav ing ever been " without form and void," and contended that the writer of Genesis treated light and darkness as entities when lie talked of separating them. Tho same Biblical writer perpetrated the scientific absurdity of stating that there was light, and that grass and herbs grew, before the sun was createdi Ho defied his opponent to show that any such thing existed as the firmaments spoken of in Genesis. Despito tho law of gravita tion, too, tho earth was represented as having been swung in its placo before the buh was created to keep it there, while tho innumerable worlds of the rest of tho uni vereo were dismissed with tho assertion, " And God made tho stare also," The Bible stated alto that the crea tion wiim finished, but science showed that all its process s wove now in as active operation as they ever were. After a ruforchcu to thejjtalking serpent, and tho an tli rcipomorpliicidea of I'eity, tin- speaker went on to show how Biblicnl interpretation hud been modified again and again in order to pc: mit of its reconciliation with scientific farts', and thence he passed on to adduce evidence in support ol the great antiquity tho caifh.

Mr .Buchanan' expressed pleasure at meeting his opponent upon the controversial platform, lie then went on to say that while the subject at issuo was :i very im portant ono, that it was not all-im portant, as even if Mr Solby succeeded completely in proving his argument, he would not have shaken the principles which formed the foundation of the Christian faith. The Christian Knowledge Society was greatly obliged to the Rationalistic Association for their challenge to this debate, and ho oa his part felt greatly pleased bsth with tho courtesy which had been shown .by that body and tho very Amicable spirit which Mr Selby had dis played. The speaker went on to point out that Genesis did not deal with the creation o! the material universe, but only with that of tho world. He flatly contradicted the statement that thero were two con- Ilieting account* of the creation in Genesis, and maintained that the two narratives supported and confirmed each othor. lie contended that all Mr Selby's t;dk about the antiquity of the material universe] the carboniferous Silurian and Devonion periods, had nothing whatever to do with the matter at issue. Christians admitted all these things. Genesi« simply summarised the facts of the beginning of things in a popular form. It was a book for tho old man, for tho child, for ladies and children. (Crica of " Oh, oh," and laughter.) He maintained his statement—the Biblo was a book for humanity. Therefore, all Mr Selby's talk about the impossibility of tho world having been without form and void, and so on, was quite beeide tho question. As for man having been created in Cod's image, it did not mean physically in God's image, but that ho was like Him in his attributes of mind and other such faculties. If Mr Selby had seen a " blue lift" in Scotland, ho would know how tho firmament of waters above was divided from tho firma ment beneath, and as for the division of light from darkness, it was as possible as tho mixture of heat and cold. People talkod of such things in a kind of figurative sense, ond so too the Biblical writer. As to tho earth being finished, the Bible was to be read from tho Author's point of view. For instance, a houso was popularly spoken of as being finished, despite tho fact that ad ditions might subsequently be made. If Mr Selby's dictum concerning the unfinished state of tho world were to be accepted, then no houso could be spoken of as being in. a finished condition. Mr Selby had made a good deal of the an tiquity of man and the world by tho find ing of fossil remains and pottery, but it was on record that an article had boon found several thousand feet deep in the earth, which had been subsequently shown to be long to the Roman period. Thero was no thing so uncertain as tho alleged facts of geology, seeing that no two geologists could be found to agree. The Bible spoke in a homely ond effective way to common people, and its chief object was to toll us about sin and salvation. It did not teach scientific truth (applause), and neither did it contain scientific error. It was strictly in harmony with science.

Mr Selby, in answer to the assertion that tho question at issue did not affect Chris tianity, quoted Christ's declaration, "If yo beliovo not Moses and llio prophets, yo will not be persuaded though ouo'roso from the dead." Tho demonstration of hisconten tion would knock out somo of the bricks of tho Christian fabric and bring it to tho ground. Ho then pointed out that the Bible spoke explicitly of tho creation of tho sun and the stars on the fourth day ; that man lacked the most notable attributes of Deity if he were made in His image in Mr Buchanan's souse of tho term ; that tho work of creation was expressly declared to have been performed in six days of twenty four hours each, and that God rested on the seventh ; and that if God was concerned in tho writing of tho Biblo, He could easily have made it reconcilable with science without leaving the task to Mr Buchanan seven thousand years afterwards. The Bible, besides teaching. sin and salva tion, taught also damnation. Tho Bible— if it was good for ladies and children as well as for men—contained things which wero positively unfit for the perusal of women and children, while it inculcated the degrading doctrine of tho subserviency of women. The speaker answered seriatim all Mr Buchanan's other statements.

Mr BUCHANAN maintained hia original assertion that the Biblical teaching on the subject of the creation did not affect the integrity of Christianity. The Bible as ho had said before was written in common Anglo-Saxon speech, and there was no possibility of twisting its clear and expres sive words. It satisfied all unbiassed minds, but of course men who broiight to its study biassed minds and sinister motives could find things in it to object to. He de fended the Biblical teaching with respect to the treatment of women, and challenged his opponent to point out an ancient nation whoso women were treated better than those of tho Jews. Tho Book itself was as fitted i'or tho porusal of women and chil dren aa for mon. Tho debater wont on to quote a skit upon evolution aa the account of the creation from the Rationalistic point of view, and remarked upon it that if these people were to have their way, the Rationalistic phildren would require a few tram-cars in which to convey their Bible to school. The Encyclopedia would bo nothing to it.

Mr Selby denied tliat he had brought to tho study of tho Bible a biassed mind. He had been brought up n'Christian ,haa|llled the position of Secretary of Biblo Societies, and had only changed his belief through the foroo of argument. He then proceeded to trenchantly answer his opponent's argu ments and assertions. He contended especi ally that if the Biblical writers did not prg

tend to teach tcience they should not have attempted ft. Mr Buchanan complimented Mr Selby upon his manner of conducting the debate, and attributed this fact, as well as his other admirable traits, to tho influence of that Christian mother whom ho had spoken of. Tho speaker went on to refer to Darwin and his ovolution theory, which he said was built up on 10 or 15 hypotheses. He quoted Joseph Cook's opinion of Darwin, and asserted that the 'scientist had been n peculiar kind of man with but little intel lect. Ho then went on to deal with the "days " of creation, and tho appearance of tho sun subsequent to the creation of the world and light. The debate, at 10.15, was adjourned till this evening, when Mr Buchanan will make the first address.

CORRESPONDENCE.

Working Man's Church.—A Palpable Injustice.

(To the Editor.)

Sib, —Witn all due deference to the opinion of nine of our City Councillors, they have plainly stretched the "legal" a little too far in their decision by majority that tho Salvation Army Barracks should be subject to the payment of rates, when all other churches in the city aro exempt therefrom. When the snbject was under discussion in the Council, it was certainly altogether out of place as to what might be the personal opinion of members as to the usefuluess or otherwise of the Army's special wsrk. The dictionary supplies tho meaning of the word "church " as "a building set apart for religious worship," and thia explanation is surely true in its fullest sense in thecase of the Army Barracks(socalled). Moreover,any unprejudiced mind can readily observe that the Army Barracks has already during its brief existence attracted more of "the common people " within its four walls than have, perhaps, tho whole of the city churches together, and this, too, not merely on one day of each week, but actually throughout the week. In addition to this it has become bo popular withal as to bo named pre eminently tho "working man's church," knowli as such by common consent. Why the injustice, then, of imposing rates in this particular instance ? It is rather to ba feared it is a case of pure prejudice. This judgment, however, cannot stand, It must fall to the ground. Here is a further proof, too (if needed), of its gross injustice. Tho chief officers of the, Army, who in every instance have devoteel their lives to tho work, frequently reoeire us salaries a sum just about parallel with that of an ordinary day labourer, while the ministers of many of the exempted church buildings receive truly handsome salaries, A faithful Salvation Army officer, too, works on nearly every day of the w«k alike, in all weathers, and with occasional night visitation of the sick added thereto. This place of worship, it must be remem bered also, is one in which the rich are not found. It will be easily within the Mayor's scope to remedy the present striking in«, justice, and at the same time perfectly satisfy the very strong " legality " of the worthy "nine," as follows:—Let the rates bo paid under the said lease conditions^ with tho understanding that they be re>! funded under tho church exemption clauses,.' If something like this is not arranged, then a most favourable opportunity is certainly afforded for some philanthropic lawyer to stop forward in the Army's most just defence. It may well be hoped, however, thai there will not occur the slightest need for such a procedure.—l am, etc., EQUITY,

On the subject of early closing on Satur ' days "A Weary Grocer " writes:—" While the ladies of the Blue Ribbon Army are energetically canvassing the city in favour, of closing ehope at G p.m. on Saturdays^ they have been much surprised anddis couraged at the decision of the meeting on Thursday night that 9 o'clock should be the hour aimed at. They say, and rightly, that such a trilling curtailment of the hours is really not worth bothering about. Surely when so many are enjoying a half-holiday on Saturday it is not too much for the weary toilers in shops to ask that they may be. reliered from the extra half day they are now compelled to drag out, thoroughly un fitting them for enjoying the Sabbath. I speak from nearly twenty-four years' personal experience. It is a scandalous shame that so many men and women should be confined to t\o late an hour every Satur day when all shopping could easily be done by C p.m., and would be if chaps were closed at that hour. lam sure tho wrong needs but to be kept before tho public, and all working men and their wives, who so jealously guard their own eight-hours system, will show their sympathy by shop ping early. We must have shops ; some persons must take charge of them. As the number increases, so under the present obnoxious system the evil will increase. Why, in the nim» of reason and justice, should co large a section of the community bo needlessly compelled to work till 12 s'clock, or even 9 o'clock, on Saturdays when tho majority get away at noon ? It is mest unfair. I hope the Early Closing Association will stand firm for 6 o'clock, and that, aided by a considerate public, they will shortly obtain their most reasonable demand."

Pilntea and Published by tho Proimeluf, Henry Brett, of Symwuls-strcot at Ms General Printing Offico, Wyndham-strcet, in the Province of Auokland. Now Zealand, _j Tuesday, August 5, ISBI. *-;

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Monuments, TombH, Headstones, and everj «Bcri p tion of Stone Work at the Lowest Possible •rices fqf Town and Country. W. Leys, BOOK BINDER, PAPER RULKR, ACCOUNT BOOK MANUFACTURER, THREE DOOM ABOVE " STAR " OFFICE. MERCHANTS' ACCOUNT BOOKS. Insurance and Mining Reoisteb Boobs Specially Ruled anp Bound. Music, llagazincs, Public Libraries, and Sun day School Books well bound. BAKERS' SPECIAL RULED DAY BOOKS. Bibles, Prayer and Hymn Books Re-hound. BAND AND CHOIR MUSIC BOOKS UULKD 0~~ T^ XT B A^ T IT to ROTH'S PUBLIC HOT, COLD, AND JHOWIDII HA'L'HS, Victoria-street East. Jhargc-ONE SHILLING. Open all week days •rom B a.m. to 0 p.m., and SUNDAY MORN w^JGS from G till 1U a.m. Tho Bath-rooms are ■-H private, and supplied with every cojivc:i :-ioc, Turkish towels, floeh and hair brushes, :jinhs, res|iirc.Ui:-.), aoaps, &n. Sclent B.ith o«niß (private) for Ladii* uvc:y day, at :iH ■ours.'withfemale attendance. Out; ;'h;l!;i:;r nvA lixpu-nce. MejiSii note the address—Victoria treet East, above tlse Greyhound Hotel, and text the Cheap Bedding and Furniture Mart Auoklaud, K.B.—Barber in attendance.



Tea Merchants. JOHN BUCHANAN, WHOLESALE GROCER, Tea, Coffee & Spice Merchant CUSTOMS-ST., AUCKLAND. Tolcgrnph Address: I Tclophono Exchange, "Jingle," Auckland. I No. 6a. Tho Advertiser desires special attention to his Celebrated Brands of BLENDED INDIA AND CHINA TEAS. Sineo thoir introduction tho greatly increased demand for them substantially proves their excel lenco, and confirms the high esteem which tho Public have justly accorded them. The following distinctive brands all bear his Trade Hark on the labels, and are packed in lib and $lb packets, also in 61b, 101b, and 401b ti."3, viz i— Blended India & China Teas. Household Countess Duchess Princess Empress Brands. Blended Pure Indian Teas. Zemindar Brand. 1 ' " BAKING & YEAST POWDERS. Tho Advertiser also wishes to bring beforo the Public his Baking and Yeast Powders, which are mooting with general favour, and requests attention to tho following Analytical Report :— Laboratory. Hobson-strcet, Auckland, Juno 13 18^ —I have Famulnd the Unking Powder in tho bulk, prepared by Air John Buchanan, Merchant, Auckland, anil hays analysed tho sumo and tlnd tho constituents pure and well proportioned. Tho result of my examination proves this urticlo to bo sttpsrtsr to any either imported or coloniolly prepared tltnt lma boon submitted to mo, and I can, therefore, con lldently recommend it to tho publio.-(Si«uod) J. A. Pond. Colonial Analyst Each Tin Beaks ma Rkciisterkd Thade Mauk. Sold'by Grocers and Storekeepers Generally. Tho STOCK of GENERAL GROCERY and Oilmen's Stores comprises a Splendid Assortment, which is constantly being replenished by importations from European, American, and Australian Markets. Catalogues on Application. SPECIAL TEA NOTICE NEW SEASON, 18S4-5. I have Received MY FIRST SHIPMENT of tho NEW SEASON'S CROP, EX S.S. TAMSUI, from Foochow, Tie. Wellington, And shall 1)0 glad to Forward LIQUORING •SAMPLES on application. The QUALITY of THIS YEAR'S CROP is of Very Ilir.n Ciiahactbr Compared with tho previous yc:irs. To tho.-o about to cnmincnco business, attention fci drawn to tho great advantage of being in a position to offer tho Celebrated and Popular Brands of Spread Eagle Teas, Baking and Yeast Powders, etc., and to secure other special inducements which I am prepared to offer. JOHN BUCHANAN, AVIIOLESALE GROCER, Customs-Street, Auckland. J~ US T PIFItCII ASE D, 11,000 POUNDS OF exti^uk s isp« cr M' CONGOUS, AT A VERY HEAVY REDUCTION. Characteristic Advantages to my Customers. Some people nro very anxious everbylxxljr jhould know they s«;t their Teas from China, for mv whereabouts in buying, I would simply •ot • The shrewiicst Tea-man I ever knevf was he London Quaker Tea Merchant I served three years' apprenticeship with. He mado a la^gc furluno beforo I loft him. ana ho never bought a Package of Tea ia China. FIMEIHi. WIIITEIIEAD, TEA MERCHANT & FAMILY GROCER. MO Bo VICTORIA-STREET, and PONSONBY KOAD, AUCKLAND. TEA./ Unrivalled /fy) /O7 ou n/of/ I ffl* I /QO/ abounding /oj » /fy/ Strength / AND TOH QUALITY. Paperhanglng* fte. pAPBRHANOIKQI. W. PHILLIPPB ft BOH ■AVI RKOBIVBD, IX Ull ABWYAMfc 186—F ACKAOB S—lßl OONTAINIWa 68,000 BOLLS 07 PAPERHANGINGB, CONHIBTIN9 OP New Patterns (or Dr»wtng, Dining, Bed-ioom RDd Hall and Staircase, auUablt lot the Mansion or Oottags. BEAUTIFUL DESIGNS, AND BUST VALUI KVER OFFERBD IN PAPKKHANGINQB. 816—PACKAGES—910 SORIMBAND HSSSIANB, Pitta »nfl Bheet Qlasa, White Lm4, OUb, Turp, Vußlshea, and all Trade Sundttet. W. PHILLIPPS ft BOlli W IE BT, axrmmt•xnmn lEsTAULlßHKD 185,1] BY SPECIAL ,^^^^^^^ APPOINTMENT WB HAVE THE LARGEST, CHEAPEST, AND BEST SKLECTED STOCK O? gICYCLES AND XRICYCLES IJI THP COLONY. Gentlemen desirous of obtaining any particu lar make for the ensuing season, wo shall be glad to INDENT by the next mail for any responsible buyer, and we undertako to deliver at 20 or 2a per cent, lower than the plrioes now chawed in Auckland. For example:" A62or 51 inch No. 1 Rudfto is CD-used at *22 cr £23. We will deliver tho same on arrival nS not more than fcia^ probably lesa." imm Awf S. SHAKipfiM^, & CO., (JDBBN-SIBSJ ~^SHI»'HB,



Ironmongery. t . rUJJIM & uU. WHOLESALE AND KBTAIL IRONMONGERS & IRON MERCHANTS,, QUEEN & HIGH STREETS, AUCKLAND. ,1 English and American En£lish and Ameri(&' n PLATEDWARE. PLATEDWARE. » E. POETEE & CO, Hare just rccoivc<l a largo assortment for tho coming Scaaon of LAWN MOWERS and GARDEN ROLLERS 1 The Mowers comprise tho Philadelphia, Easy, Pennsylvania, and. Excelsior, all of which are tho most modorn machines ROLLERS jd!§r /■ $ MOWERS If you wish your LAWN to LOOK WELL you cannot do without o MOWER. PRICES OOKSSTOERAW.Y RKDUCKD. : E. PORTER & CO. In our SHOW ROOMS will bo found nlraont every roquisito of tba i KITCHEN, including j ROTARY KN!FE\ CLEANERS. I *?} jtd& BmrafmrfL^ . THE SERVANTS FRIEtiO. Q W Sliet tollable for Family or Hotels, &c. Can l>e opened atid cloatil In a second ',• Sausage and Mincing Machines • FOR FAMILY USE. '«■ . 1 __ FlLLEßS^^^^^^f -■"choppers KNIVES ttik__j_j___j!_jp|J P^^ Butchers' Use E. POKTEB &?CO. Have in Stock a Largo Assortment of AVERY'S, FAIRBANKS, & HOWE'S SCALES and Weighing Machines. 0) S J* C c Portable Warehouse ScalCi Union, or Family Scale, ,- _ g Counter Sca/es. Steel-yards. E. PORTER & CO. Have always in Stock a Variety of Washing, Wringing, & Mangling Machines. The" Phoenix" !|| 3BB! «. w __jjL^ BRADFORD'S MANGLE ' L^-r-~ j . W^Elk Lever & BPringßPring Mangles almost unbreakable. infllpiiF !| I • ! ; , LAUNDRY STOVES PORTABLE BOILERS I I "^ Ufal^^. NICKEL-PLATED FURNACE PANS. {F^ggfeSd *Sflk SMOOTHING IRONS, PRICES ALL REDUCED. ? Retail Department : I Wholesale Department: ' QUEEN STREET. | HIGH STREET. } Branch Store: NEWMARKET, "WHERE A LARGIfif OCK IS KEPT AND SOLD AT TOWN PRICES. AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND. ,



NEW BISCUIT, "TTNXVE.R-SA L.» fill 3 :t^¥^ El:^ 8 SOLD BY ALL GROCERS AT 4d. PER LB. >O .win— .mujTiTii —"•■■■jj^ or/ i ■■■■HMWiP^p _ - /^ "" y±>RIME SALT BUTTER, 10l). l'Ell LIJ. SPECIAL, Is. i-Ki; Lii. CHE E S E FROM WAIKATO ANI> WAIUKV FACTORIES. AT HOOKER & MORRISONS, GUOt'ERK, TBA DKALKKS, AXI> FJIOVISIOiV I»IKR€IIANTH, 265 aUEEN-STREET. 265 NOTICE. Havlnn nlnioßt complotcd (he mldltlonH and ultcrullons of the Haul; of New Zculund (which have for iimiiy muiitliH lied him from public competition and prlvulo work), • GEORGE RHODES' Wlblicb to Intimate to his E'utrona In particular, and to thu Public In general, that 1m la NOW HKAUY TO UNDERTAKB ANY WORK, EMRRACINU MORE PARIICULAKLY TIIK FOLLOWING WIANCIIES, Viz., EXCAVATION AND DRAINAGE, STONE AND CONCRETE FOUNDATIONS, BRICKWORK IN ALL ITS BRANCIIKS, PLASTBKING AND SLATING. NOTK.-O. It. iudoslrous of worklnpt up a PHIVATK Til AUK in tha AHOVK LINKS, and, with that cud In vluw, will klvo particular attention to privutu reiiulrvmsnta (iui hitherto). QUALITY 01 WORK A SI'KCIAHTV. 0. It. has ON SALE a Splendid Lot of HOBART STONE ia Blocks of nearly all sizes, LESS THAN COST PlilCE. ALSO, A LOT OF BLUE-STONE ASHLER THAT MUST BE CLEARED FROM PRESENT SITE (MILLS' LANE). Also a TRAVELEINGCHANE fob GANTRY with RAILS, DOUBLE-CARRIAGE AND WINCH COMPLETE. MILL-MORTAR SUPPLIED AT CURRENT RATES. TERMS CASH. YARDS : CUSTOMS-STREET WEST, FRONT OF DOCK. T A V LO R'S Co-operative Grocery Stores aro the only Shops that divide their Profits with their Customers. ADDRESS— KAIIANGAIIAPE IiOAD -(late Scott) and VICTORIA-STREET, BETWEEN HOBSON AND NELSON-STREETS. Tea Merchants. Ironmongery. THE —«*•>• - - J >-r~i,-ji*JasjiL*in« PUKE ULEPaObIJ $g&M - - ITTTTTTTTTTT fe^'^^^^S^^l TT TTT TT P^l^^^^^_ TTT «-. TTT TTT T 3, BI<AIKII, TTTTTTT tP • Viciobia-«tbmt. mPOBTEtt OF BUILOBRB' ft' FURNISH F> P T NTC K8 IBONMONQKRI l^XVll^l IV DouKjf rBOM MANvrAcrrxnuug. _. '"**"«, *' HMftirß»l*»tl*WlUl«*- IMeLSON, IVIOATe & CO.'J, anu»m 'Toon KftUs, Looks, HimM rriPRRATFn KlUihon U&mes ucironHltu BttfUtar Qratoi, Is ktm» Variety —k ■■ A I'" I 'mm m. t £•* W* Morblo and f nuaeUed Slate M»nte!»leeei f]lJflD 1 E-lMf^P" Largest Stock UAuokl»nd V^ I B tr\ hnkilail ha Marble, Klootroplate. Curt, and oiher Fenfior* I GalTanlHxl Iron, ShMl Lead, tad ZtSS I 81ate, Cemsßt. &xid Plaster (JJ ti&yiim I mm djspkction nrvrrrin) 2 Jll'i' I i^^ WARMOOK BROTHERS, O I f 1 2E BOAJP AND OANDIJB MANUFACTUR3RB, ■5 B***n I ffi-B JT COX'B ORBKK, RICHMOND. M HI I Omnmij DUBHAM-STRKST, AUOKUIR& Bf^^Scr » Castl Purohasers of // Tftllow. Wool, 3hce.pnlcin». and Bonpo, CJINGER SEWING MACHINES. nnTn a* — i JL> mffl ' '■iffliiiLU Salos in ISS2 G03.292 Machines. „ 18S1 .561,036 „" Inokease 42,256. tar try - ■ • -- OUR MATCHLESS >^^^^^^^/l [KING BRAND], ljlsWl &\.( X - lib,, 21b,, 41b,, 71b,, and 28!b. TINS, "ill Mio Prj nPP 111 "^a^i-"^^>ft<*!lfV ff?b&:\ ■> 10, UUi JJCI lUi *V^ * - NELBOW, MOATE & COr, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL r^^^^iJi^M^^ TBA MERCHANTS. BLENDERS, ■ — AND IMPORTERS. OK***** D-, W BLH ™, KSOOULLONrTEHVB^RLDUARRKA -156, QUEEN-ST., Auckland. singer's. UPWARDS OF THREE HUNDRED AGENTS EVERYWHERE FIRST PRIZES ! ! ! == AND AT C%M$$H$3S? CHRISTCHURCH EXHIBITION s|gg!PiaS£(& TWO GOLD & TWO SILVER MEDALS. iIBV APPOINTIIENT TB niS BXOELLENOY THB GovKiiNon. To bo obtained at piLEDHILI/S GINGER ALB, PER 2/G WEEK PER 2/6 WEEK IW Only at 261, Queen-stueet, Auckland. PINT 3 AND QUARTS. priok*ißT oh AWLiOATroN. BEWARE °^]™,^N s AND OTHBB Q. (iLEDHILL, W£liLes£ey-stbes!(. :te?^_ 93 Telel>hone 68. SINGER SEWING MACHINES, „



Sworn Testimony



Fretn one of the leading Wholesale Houses ill Pitt-etreet. " Mullens-street. Balmain. " Sydney, August 9,188% " To tho Publishers Evening Stab. "Dear Sire,—l feel It incumbent on my pftrl to Inform you of tho great benefit I havo re ceived from Uio use of St Jacobs Oil. Soma throe years ago I injured my lottleg and knofl to that extent I thought I had become a por manent cripple. My kneo-nap was twice it* natural size, and my leg was so contracted and ■: shortcnod that I could not walk without con siderable pain and inconvoiiienco. During that time I had tried remedies innumerable!, but without receiving tho slightest benefit until I Bare St. Jacobs Oil a trial, and, much to my delight and astonishment, I began to get better, and oefore the contents of tho bottle were hall usod both my leg and knoo assumed thei* normal condition, and to-day I am entirely free from pain, and can walk as well as ever I <Hd in my life. I heartily recommend St. Jacob! Oil to any one suffering from pain, and (eel entisflcd it has no equal for tho caro of ehronlo and contracted limbs.—l remain, deal Sire, yonn faithfully, 0.0. Cohen." "United States Consulate. ' . "Sydney, N.S. Wales, August, 14,1883. "I, Charles Kahlo, Consul of the United States of America at Sydney and its dependen cies, do hereby certify that C. C. Cohen, the person whose name is subscribed to the fore goingdeclaration, perr onallyappearcd before nj.t this day and acknowledged that he had signed tho said instrument as his free and volontarj act for tho uses and purposes therein set forth.- Given tinder my hand and soal of this Con sulate, tho day and year above written.—CHA& Kahlo, U.S. Consul." GOLD MEDALS GOLD MEDALS GOLD MEDALS „„_,■ CALCUTTA CHttTSTCIIUnCB CALCUTTA AND CHRISTOHtmCH CALCUTTA CHKISXOHUBCB ST. JACOB 3 OIL. ST. JACOBS OIL. ST. JACOBS OIL. Wholesale Agents for Auckland t M. LKVT & CO. M. LXV* r & 00.



For the Guidance of Others.



PAIN VANQUISHED.



Glonmoro Road, Paddington, 11th January, 1881.



" Gentlemen,—Some few weeks sinco I was 80 severely affected with indigestion as to rendot my rising each morning a mutter of diillculty and pain on account of eovero painsin the back; and it had just becomo necessary for mo to tska a holiday from my work, for the performance of which I was by no meana fit, when a friend mentioned to mo tho benefit ho derived from tho use of Hamburg Tea. In the hope of getting some relief, I used it myaolf, the result being that I was myself in three or four days, ana have' not suflered since. My friends have advised me to write this for tho guidance ol utnora, and you are at liberty to make what use you please of this. " yours, "JOHN KELLY. "Messrs Elliott Bros,, Sydney." ?.: HAMBURG TEA. HAMBURG TEA. HAMBURG TEA. CUBES DYSPEPSIA, INDIGESTION, BILIOUS NESS, HEADACHE, CONSTIPATION, BOLD BY ALL CHEMISTS AND STORE KEEPERS. PRICE ONE SHILLING AND THREE PENCE. Wholesale Dopot for Auckland: M. LEVY AND CO., QUKEN-STRKET.