CITY SCHOOLS COMMITTEE.

The ordinary meeting of the City Schools - Committee was held last evening at the Wellesley - stroot School. Present 3 Messrs Carr (Chairman), Crowthor, Shal dors, Billington, and Hannan. Assistant-Mastership of Wkllesley. • street School.—A quantity of correspond ence between the Committee and Mr Q, jj Phillips, who had been nominated as H assistant-master of the Wellesley-street" '* School, was read. It appeared thif Mr Phillips had left the district I and had taken tho charge of the Waitara School. He, however, wrote that he would accept the appointment if the Committeo could appoint a locum tcnens till Easter. Ho could not leave the Waitara I School without at least three months' notice.—The Secretary to tho Board of Education wrote suggesting that Mr ]? J Sanderson bo appointed in place of Mr Phillips. Mr Sanderson held a D 3 certi- B ficato, and he had been for 3J years in tho employ of the Board.—lt was resolved that in consequence of Mr Phillips's non-appear- 1 ance at tho school, the appointment be H cancelled, and that tho Board's recom- " mendation of Mr Sanderson to the vacant I position be approved. The Kindergarten System. — The 's Chairman reported that the Kindergarten system was now in operation, and he would ' suggest that some of the Committeo should - I attend the schools and see tho working of it Some of tho appliances had had to be made I here, but these had como within Miss Mor.' it ton's £10 grant. The Committee was some what short of money, but tho Board had >■ just written them n noto intimating that three sums—£6o, £0, and £10—had been placed to their credit. Leave op Absence.—Mr Hannan moved that the Head-master, with tho concurrence •' of the Chairman, Imvo power to grant short leave of absonce to teachers, such to be' H subsequently reported to the Committee — i Mr Shalders seconded.—The Chairman said '■ it seemed an unsatisfactory position to I place the Chairman in. It looked like play, ing with facts after their oocurrence.-tTne 1 motion was then put and carried. Beresford-Street School—Application for 27 desks and repairs, etc., to others —The Secretary reported that the previous Committee had thought these desks were H not required. Several members of the Committee stated that they had visited the '■■ school, and considered the desks were re quired.—lt was resolved to recommend the granting of the request, and that some of I the desks not in use at High-street School be removed to Beresford-street School.—The Head-master reported that the lead covering of tho centre skylight was loose.—The :i Chairman stated the matter had been at- H tended to.—The Head-master reported that Miss E. Quinn, pupil teacher, was in at tendance, also that donations for the school •' library had been received from Messrs Garr %; and Thwaites, also that a sum of money for "' tho samo purpose had been raised by an I entertainment.—lt was decided to recom- I mend the Board to grant the usual subsidy. Nelson-street.—The Head.master re ported that the number at the school was S 372, 58 lower than the number allowed. 1 The school could accommodate 50 more B pupils.—Mr Hannan said there appeared I to be very little system at this school—Mr 1 Shalders said that he thought the Head- y'< master appeared to have as many as he ; could manage.—The matter then dropped. Over Ann.---An application from Mr B Stewart that his daughter, who is over age, v should enter as a pupil at Beresford-street M School, was granted, subject to the approval of the Board. NIOHTSOIL.—The nightsoil contractor.:; sent an account for 10.—Referred to Head- ' masters for endorsement. Proposed Napier-street School.—The Secretary of the Board wrote that the pro posal to erect a new school at Napier-street had been twice before the Board, and had been postponed.—Mr Hannan said that the Board appeared 1o be able to increase the salaries of their officials, and yet they could not build schools. They held hole-and-corner meetings, and ordered out reporters, and did not let the public know what was being done.—Mr Shaldera moved, "That the Committee regrete the delay in the erection of the school in - Napier-stroet."—Mr Hannan .seconded, and it was carried. Board Election.—l'he Secretary to the Board wrote enclosing namts of persons duly nominated for the three vacant seats on the Board of Educa tion. — Circulars soliciting support wcro M read from Messrs Mont, Hobbs, and-f|E Cooper.—lt was decided to adjourn the HE votin" till next Tuesday.—Mr Hannan sug- ;•% gested in the meantime that the members raj should .ascertain which of the candidates had voted for the exclusion of the press - from the meetings of the Board. V ! This was all the business. .

Licensing Elections.

(To the Editor). Sib, —On looking over tho names of the gentlemen nominated for the Licensing ■ 1 ommittees, I find that they are highly respectable citizens, most of them fathers .J of families, some, of them holding high: -I official positions in our various churches. Naturally I inquire why have wo dupli- -I cat. fives of such excellent men ? Per-: H haps it is the laudable desire to bejof ;'i service to their fellow - citizens. Push ing my inquiries further,, I find one set of "-J candidates under the banner of the Licensed )__ Victuallers' Association—that body placing:j9 its name over their signatures, their fecre tary affixing his under it. The Licensing Act forbids those interested in tho traffic | serving on the Licensing Bench, yet _ m ,_sjs see the traffic in the persons of the L.V.A. chaperoning these candidates. The other candidates are ranged under the banner of Temperance, who have run up - • their colours to the mast, their threo fl^gs _% reading—ten o'clock licenses, abolition of upstairs bars, and strict enforcement of the law prohibiting Sunday traffic. Follow iDg i the old adage that silence gives consent, X'.iM suppose we are justified in coming to the conclusion that the L.V.A. candidates, when they hoist their flag, will,have on it.- - this inscription, "Things as they are"— - v that is, twelve o'clock licenses,upstair bars, g the continuance of an illegal Sunday traffic- If so, the position is clear, the distinction decisive. The gentlemen accepting this : position accept great responsibility. Lodk-:||i| ui{» at this subject in the light of the past daily experience, it behoves every parent who would seek to guard his children from ' some of the greatest perils to which they - are exposed to vote at this crisis for a re form in tho administration of our liquor laws.—l am, jee , Pateufamilus. : ",•-. ..":■

St. Jacob's Oil Invincible.

(To the Editor of Evening Stab.) ', - i I Dear Sir,—l wish to add my testimony to the 11 efficacy of tho great German remedy, St. Jacobs H Oil. Your columns have contained, from tima to time, expressions of gratitude from personsof ■■: known respectability, and having eiitisfled'my' .:;« ; self of tho genuineness of th« cures oltectcd, I fa, obtained a bottle, scarcely hoping it would auc; ;■: ceed in relieving me. For tho post MB monthsl have suffered soverely from a pain- 4 ful attack of sciatica, which, in spite orliHJ m most able treatment on the part of my'inedl\ j oal adviser, continued to hold its own in my,,::, system. My sleep at last began to bo uffectoiii and my whole system very much rcduced./'rhfl';;j moat careful treatment failed to givo me relief, m and I then applied nearly every advertised 9g remedy. The sciatica was principally located jgg in my left thigh, and tho pain a* 11.I1. times was most excruciating. In spito of the • most thorough applications, and the ww1;^ est care and attention on my part, I 0D- m tamed no appreciable relief, and at last, as a ■: forlorn hope, I determined to apply St JaeoDa Oil, and from that time tho pain began to diminish. My sleep soon returned, and eaon application afforded mo relict At first lite- 'M garded the cessation from pain as only »; | temporary one, scarcely daring to nope ■£& that the cure was complete; out I »&W ; gratefully to acknowledge that I am ntfw. ; ;|s free from pain—in fact, a man ag/iin. 1 must confess that I tried the Oil In abW m lute dospair. I had had no sleep for threo or four nights previously, and my system was very low. The success, however, is complete, anal 3H again tender my grateful acknowledgments to the proprietors of the Oil, and shall ever contlnne , I to rocommend it to every sufferer who comet : I within rango of my influence. What medical skill failed to do St. Jacob's Oil effected, and I' :~^ regard it as the greatest boon of the age. , _ I am. dear Sir, • B Yours faithfully. , ■ ■■':: JohnLeb. 4 Ashbournc, Mudgec, November 12.1853,

THE PAIN ENTIRELY LEFT.

" Claronco Cottage-, " Thomas-Btreet, Halmain, g " 21st Auß"st, 1883. (3 " Publishers Evening Stab. "Dear Sirs,—About a fortnight ago IW « 4 severe attack of rhuomatism in my buck, whion m gave me no end of pain and trouble. lusedofc ,-i. Jacob's Oil, and In one or two applications tne pain entirely left Since then I have had occa- :; sion to une the Oil on a badly-spraim'd W» | and its effect was simply magical. My ™P !|ij has used it for neuralgia in the head, Wf •[■! equally satisfactory results. I consider St. '- Jacob's Oil a valuable preparation, and shall dot . only use it in my own house, but shall reoom- - mend my friends to do so. " Yours truly, . "W. P. BOOTHi" IT CONQUERS PAIN. IT CONQUERS PAIN. IT CONQUERS PAIN.

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY' 16, 18S4

Printed ana Published by the Proprietor HENRY BRETT, of Symonds-street, &tW»-^ General Printing Office, Wyndham-Btreet, la » the Province of Auckland. Now Zealand , ..;. j



Auctions. ■ ■ TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 19. :. EXTENSIVE SALE OP BLACK, GOLD, & WALNUT PICTURE FRAME MOULDINGS, GOLD AND WHITE DRAWING AND DINING CORNICE MOULDING. GABRIEL LEWIS HAS received instructions to sell, nt his Rooms, on above date, ut 11 o'clec k, 6 CASKS OF ABOVE GOODS. Tho Auctioneer calls special attention to above Goods, all being wiar, bklkctud and GRAND DESIGNS. B, TONES.] tB. 0. OARR.] |B. D. TONKS. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 20, At 12 o'Clock. 23-ROOMED HOUSE IN WELLESLEY STREET. B. TONKS k CO. HAVE received instructions to soil by auction on Wednesday, tho 20th instant, at 12 o'clock, THAT LARGK AND COMMODIOUS HOUSK AND GROUNDS IN WEL JJSBLKY-STREKT known as Webb's, containing S3 rooms, woll fitted up With all modom conveniences. Tho allotment has a frontago of 48 feet by a depth of 110 feot. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 21, ISB4, At 12.15 sharp. FOR ABSOLUTE' SALE, TO CLOSE A PARTNERSHIP ACCOUNT. T^ALUABLE TT'AURI TDIOREST. TfALUABLE Tt/TANUKA TgUSH. THE SALE OF THE m A UPAKI T> LO C X (Situated 23 Miles North of Auckland) TAKES PLACE ON THURSDAY, 21st FEBRUARY, AT THE AUCTION ROOMS, SHORTLAND-STREET (NEXT .THB POST-OFFICE). VAILE AND DOUGLAS, .AUCTIONEERS. The Property consists of 39 Sections, varying in size from 20 TO 500 ACRES. ! IS Sections contain a large quantity of VALUABLE KAURI, PURIRI, AND MANUKA BUSH. 21 Sections are OPEN FERN, TUTU, AND FLAX LAND. This Block is well known as containing the BEST AGRICULTURAL LAND NORTH OF AUCKLAND. The whole is well watered, and is readily accessible by roads of easy grades. TITLE UNDER LAND TRANSFER ACT. TERMS: One-third Cash; balance on Mortgago from three to five years at 7 per cent. Intend ing purchasers will bo met at the Wai mauku Station, and horses and accommodation provided for them by obtaining order from the Auctioneers. Plans ana further particulars on application, VAILE AND DOUGLAS, Land and Estate Auctioneers. Shortland-strcot. ' TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 26. AT THE LAND MART, 65, QUEEN STREET, AT 11 O'CLOCK. THE Subscribe!* have been favoured with instructions to Sell ALMA HOUSE, ALMA PLACE, PARNELL, Admirably adapted as a Boarding-house, con taining dining-room, 2 sitting-rooms, bedroom, scullery, kitchen and servant's bedroom, and upstairs 5 bedrooms. Gas and water laid on throughout the house, with the usual outhouses attached, and large garden. Allotment 70 feet frontage and 120 feet in dopth. The above is in thorough repair, and within 15 minutes' walk of the Post-office. The omnibuses pass close to the honse every quarter of an hour. ! For particulars, apply on the premises or to the Auctioneer. Terms, one-half cash GEORGE SIBBIN. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 18, At Noon. AT SIBBIN'S MART, QUEEN-STREET. 0 LARGE ALLOTMENTS, DEVON PORT, FRONTAGE TO EDWARDS STREET AND CLARENCE-STREET, both wide Government Btreets. MAY be Sold in One or Two Lots if Re quested to do So. This Ground was selected as the best of the Wynyard Estate; good soil, level, and extensive view of harbour: a fow minutes' walk from Victoria Wharf. Allotments flagged. Terms easy. GEORGE SIBBIN, Auctioneer. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 14. MR R. C. GREENWOOD HAS boon instructed by the Auckland Harbour Board tosell by Public Auction, at the Oillce oC the Board, Fort-street, on Thurs day, tho 14th day of February, 1881, at 11 a.m.— THBIiEABE, for a term of TWENTY-ONE YEARS, of portion of the FORE SHORE AT TAKAPUNA, fronting Lots 7 and 8, Section 2, Takapuna, subject to the provisions of the Harbours Act, 1573. : Ran, Conditions of Sale, and Draft Lease, ■willto on view at tho Offloos of the Board; MR R. C. GREENWOOD HAS been instructed by the Auckland Harbour Board to sell by public auction at the Offices of tho Board, on FRIDAY, 22nd February, 1831, at 11 a.m., The Leases for (3) Threo Years of Offices Nos. 17 to 22 inclusive, Store No. 23, and Waiting Rooms Nos. 21 and 25, situate in Shod D, Ferry T, Queen-street Wharf. Plans, conditions of sale, and draft lease will bo on view at tho Offices of the Board. ' FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 29. R. C. GREENWOOD WILL Sell, at his Auction Mart, 129, Quecn-stroet, on above date, THE WKLL-KNOWN, EXTENSIVE, and VALUABLE KSTATK of MESSRS J. and C. GOULD, consisting of 9,500 acres Land—s,ooo acres magnificent dry land in grass, 4,500 rich swamp, partly drained, fenced, and sown in grass. Land is divided into a number of pud docks by good wire fences, and has two Dwell ing-houses, with all necessary conveniences for If not sold as a whole, 5,500 acres will be offered. consisting of 4.000 acres flax swamp and l,sooaores dry land; a greatproportionis drained and sown with grass, has a good Dwelling house, with seven paddocks, and every con venience for working the property. There are two railway stations of the main To Aroha line . * adjoining the land, which is seven miles distant from Te Arqha, whore there is a good market **"~\ for all kinds'of dairy produce \ Vat further particulars apply to Mr W.



ALFRED BPCKLAMW. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 21. THE REMUERA YAIIDS. FOR SALE, at the Roirmera Yards, on Thursday rcxt, February 21, 150 Well-fatted Cattle 700 Fnt Sheei> ami Lambs Dairy Cows. Slorc Cattle Fat anil Store Pigs For Private Sale, Merino, Lincoln, Leicester, Cotswolil, and Southdown Rams ALFRED BUOKLAND. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 22. THE HAYMAIUCBT. FOR SALE, nt the I Taymarket, on Friday, SS2nd instant, THK WKLL-KNOWN RACKHORSK KINO QUAIL. ALFRED BUCKLAND. pOUNTR V CATTLE SALES. Pokono—Monday, February 18 Drury—Wednesday, February 20 Papaknra—Wednesday, February 27 ALFRED BUCKLANI). TUESDAYS. THE lIAYMARKET. SALE OF WOOL, SHEEPSKINS, HIDES. TALLOW, HAY and STRAW, oaoh TUESDAY, ftt 12 o'clock. ALFRED BUCKLAND FOR PRIVATE SALE, on liberal terms, tho Estate oC Wm. MoLaughlan, Ksq., containing about 3.000 acres, in lota of 40 aorcs and upwards, as may be agreed upon. This groporty is near tho Papatoitui Station; lms een in grass for about 20 years; is woll adapted for agriculture, and is in good heart for cropping as woll as bearing good grass at tho present '.lino.—Apply to Win. MeLaughlan, Esq., or ALFRED BUCKLAND. FOR SALE, a Choice Farm, fenced, and in grass, equally near tho Kihikihi and To Awa mutu Townships, containing 586 acres. Also, A FARM of 100 acres, with Cottage in good order; fenced, well watered, and with othor improvements; within two miles of a railway Station. Prico roqnircd, £400. ALFRED BUCKLAND. Auctions. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, at 12 noon. OIL PAINTINGS. JOHN REID & CO. WILL sell by auction, at their Room?, 26, Queen-street, on Tuesday, 19th inst., at noon, 82 FRAMED OIL PAINTINGS of ENGLISH SCENERY, by Mr C. Morris. London. JOHN LEYDON.J [EDWARD LEYDON. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 23, AT F.LF.VEX O'CLOCK. f SALVAGE! i QALVAGE! SALVAGE ! TO MERCHANTS, STOREKEEPERS, PUBLICANS, DEALERS, AND OTHERS. JOHN & E. LEYDON II AYE received instructions from Messrs P. and I. McLeod to sell, at the Town Hall, Hclensrille, THE WHOLE OF THE SALVAGE STOCK SAVED FROM THE LATE FIRE. Consisting of— BOOTS & SHOES FLANNELS CALICOES TWEEDS BLANKETS HATS GLOVES LINEN HOSIERY TIES PRINTS FANCY BAGS COTTON NEEDLES, Ac. SAWS CHISELS PLANES GOUGES NAILS SCREWS FENDERS FIRE IRONS BELLS PAILS, BATHS, DISHES, &c. CHEESE CURRANTS PLUMS SUGAR SPICES, VINEGAR TEA COFFEE, CINNAMON, &c. Together with the whole of a Choice and well selected stock of General Merchandise, and a quantity of articles too numerous to particularise. NO RESERVE ! NO RESERVE ! JOHN & E. LEYDON, Auctioneers. N.B.—A train will leave Auokland Station a t 7.15 on tho morning of the sale, leaving Helens ville at 4.30 p.m., arriving in Auckland at 9.20. For Sale. FOR SALE, at Victoria Stables, 2 or 3 First-class Light Waggonettes for 1 horse J they are in very good order, being nearly new. Also Good Second-hand Buggios. single or double-seated, at Low Prices.—W. Crowtiikr. Optician, &c. TP H A O O O X, • OPTICIAN, HAS IN STOCK SPECTACLES AND BYK GLASSES of every description. An Accurate Fit Guaranteed. COMPOUND MICROSCOPES & TELE SCOPES, '^^ - Powerful and Cheap. Aneroid Barometers, ThermometbbS, Electric Bkm.B, Batteries, and Fittings. MagnecHo EleetrioMachines ami Medical Colls, OPERA GLASSES, BINOCULAR, FIELD AND MARINE GLASSES, THEODOLITES, SEXTANTS, COMPASSES. SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT. - TAYLOR'S SEWING MACHINES. The Balance of Stock of these excellent Hand and Treadle Machines will be sold at 25 per cent discount. Nearly 600 in use in Auck land. OPPOSITE THE POST-OFFICE, ••• Shortland-btrket. Public Baths. 6TOB A T H to ROTH'S PUBLIC HOT, COLD, AND SHOWER BATHS, Victoria - street East. Charge—ONE SHILLING. Open all week day« from (S a-m. to 9 p.m.-, and SUNDAY MORN INGS from 6 till 10 a.m. Tho Bath-rooms aro all private, and supplied with every conven ience, Turkish towels, flesh and hair brushes, combs, respirators, 'soaps, &o. Select Bath rooms (private) for Ladies every day, at all hours, with ferne1'- .utendanee. One Shilling and ■Uxpomu. Huusv- Ao"- the address—Vicfiria itn-Kt East, above [lit- -iruyi.ound Hotel, ari next the Olir.'Hii licildini; and Furniture Mar* Auckland. N.M.— iSarher in atuuidanoo.



Auctions. W. *. COCIinANK.j [MS. DACRH. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 13, at 11 o'clock. UNDER BILL OF SALE. Without Reserve. GROCER'S AND CONFECTIONER'S STOCK. On premises in occupation of W. H. Hamilton, Parnell Rise. THE Subscribers arc instructed to Sell, without reserve, on Monday, the 18th instant, on tho promises occupied by Mr \\. 11. Hamilton, Parnell, THK WHOLE OF THB GROCERY ANT) CONFECTIONERY STOCK-IN-TRADK, &C, &0., <!tc. SAMUEL COCIIRANE & SON, Auctioneers. \V, S. COOHRANEJ L-lAS, DACRK TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 19. LARGE BUILDING IN EMILY PLACE. FOR REMOVAL. THE Subscribers will Sell at tho promi ses, Kmily I'ltieo, on Tuesday, 19th inst., nt 11 o'clock, THAT. LAUGH BUILDING situato at Kmily Placu known as "Sans Souci," formerly occupied by Dr. Fischer. ALSO. Powerful Force Pump. Iron Tanks, Fencing, && &o. &c. To bo removed within threo weeks. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. \V. 8, OOCIIKANKj |JAS. DACRE WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 20. IMPORTANT LAND SALE, DEVON PORT. VALUABLE BEACH FRONTAGES. CHOICE BUILDING SITES. MAGNIFICENT VIEWS. THE Subscribers will soil by auction, at thoir Rooms, Quoen-street, on Wednes day, 20th February, nt 12 o'clock, THE CALLIOPE DOCK ESTATE. In offering this Eslato to public competition, tho Proprietors do not intend,as is usnallydono, to pnff, or in other worda. to give llctitious colouring to tho several ad vantages it possesses. They, however, wish to point out certain facts in connection with it that dofy contradiction, and which, from its value as a Buburban pro perty, is due to themselves and to tho public. This estate, having an unrivalled beach front ago, is cqui-distont between tho Victoria Wharf and Caliopo Dock, about two minutes' walk from each, and It is to bo particularly noted that thiß Dock, on the construction of which no Icsb than £110,000 will be expended, will mako it, when completed, tho finest and largest Dock in tho Southern Hemisphere. A preliminary contract is now boine carried out for the Harbour Hoard, at a cost of over £1,000 to widen tho Beach Road fronting this estate to ICO feet, as shown on plan, which, on completion, will form a magnificent esplanade. As tho available Beach frontage between tho Victoria Wharf and Calliope Dock is so limited, and as this is tho only portion likely to bo ottered for sale for years, an opportunity is offered to investors of Bocurlng frontagos that must, from their proximity to the Dock, within ;i short time attain city values as business sites. As residential sites each of the allotments pos sesses a most commanding and extensive view of the Harbour. City of Auckland and suburbs, ranging from tho upper boundary of Ponsonby to St. Holler's Hay. Ground pegged and flagged. Plans on application. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 21, NOON. GENTLEMAN'S RESIDENCE. SPLENDID VIEW, CONVENIENTLY SITUATED. CITY FREEHOLD PROPERTY. R. ARTHUR HAS been favoured with instructions from the Trustees of the late Roy. Y. Warren to sell by public auction, at bis Estate, Land, and House Sale Rooms, Arthur's Mart, Qucon-strcct, on Thursday, February 21st, noon, PARK HOUSK AND GROUNDS, situated , at the corner o£ I'onsonby lloatl and Ilopburn street. adjoining tho Western Park, having a large frontage. The House is a well-built one, and conven iently arranged, containing 7 rooms ami Uath room. Slated" Knot", llttid with Venetian Winds and Shutters, Gas and Water laid on. A good Vinery, vines in full bearing; a detached Wash house and othor buildings; good well and pump, The grounds are. tastefully laid out and planted, and well fenced. The position is ono of tho finest in the city, commanding a ningniflount view of harbour, city, suburbs, and country. Cards fo view the proDerty can bo procured nt the Oflice of the Auctioneer. THURSDAY, 21st, NOON. FREEHOLD SUBURBAN PROPERTIES. NORTH SHORE, MOUNT ROSKILL, TO BE SOLdIbY AUCTION. By Order of the Trustees of the Late Mr W. Morloy. R. ARTHUR HAS boon favoured with instructions from tho Trustees of tho lato Mr W. Morloy to sell by public auction, at his Kstate, Land, and Houso Saleroom, "Arthur's Mart," Quocn-slreet.on Thursday 21nt,at 12 o'clock noon 'NORTH SHORE-That Well-situated Pro perty near to tho Victoria Wharf, having a frontage to the Beach Road. Tho Houso con tains 8 rooms, tho position is convenient and pleasant, commanding a fine view of tho har bour, city, &c.; but a short distance from tho new docks. CLARENCE- STREET — A Nicely-situated Levol Allotment, together with a well-built ilve roomed Verandah Houso, in first-class condi tion, nicely finished; situatod but a short dis tance from the above—near tho road leading to the Flagstaff Hill. MOUNT ROSKILL (Valloy Road)-A Well finished House of 7 rooms and two good Allot ments of volcanic land. A fast-rising district; fashionable, healthy, and pleasant neighbour hood; convenient to churches, schools, and buses. Cards to view these properties can bo ob tamed at the office of the Auctioneer. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 21, AT NOON. FREEHOLD CITY PROPERTY HEPBURN, WELLINGTON, & ANGLESEA STREETS. TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION.' R, ARTHUR WILL soil by auction at his Estate, Land, and House Sale-rooms, Arthur's Mart, on Thursday, 21st, at 12 o'clock noon, HEPBURN-STREET-A good Family Resi dence, with every convenience; gas and water laid on, rango, grates. Venetian blinds, good well, asphalt paths, well planted, Sec. Two first-class Building Sitea adjoining the abovo; also well laid out and planted. All thoroughly drained. WELtiINGTON-STREKT-Lwo largo Build ing Sites at tho corner of Hepburn-street. Well plandtcd and drained. ANGLESKA-STRKKT & PRATT-STRKRT —Three good Allotments, forming a first-elans garden, together with a superior woll-built Stablo and Coach-house, iron roofo-.1, brick chimney, iron sheds, water laid on, Sec, &c. Terms to Suit Purchasers. Cards to View at tho Office of the Auctioneer CITY OF AUCKLAND. PRELIMINARY NOTICE. SEVENTEEN LARGE BUILDING ALLOTMENTS FOR FIFTY YEARS' LEASE. Situated in Lower Symonds, Wnkeficld, and Mount-streets. ALSO, SEVEN LARGE ALLOTMENTS IN PICTON-STREET, COMMANDING DELIGHTFUL VIEWS OF THE HARBOUR AND CITY, FOR 83 YEARS' LEASE. G. W. BINNEY HAS received instructions from the City Council to offer for Sale, at an early date, THE LEASE OF THE ABOVE CHOICE AND UNEQUALLED RESIDENCE SITES. i&rOne-third the value of the Building Re paid to the Leaseholders at the Expiration of Lease "Si Further particulars and Date of Salo in a Fow Days. DURHAM YARDS. FOR SALE, at the Durham Yards, every Tuesday, at 11 o'clock, HIDES, TALLOW. WOOL, and SKINS. HUNTER & NOLAN,



OoTornmcut Land Sales. PUBLIC NOTIFICATION. LAND SALK, AUCKLAND LAND DISTRICT. Crown Lands Offlco, Aiicl<Und,2Sth January, ISB-1. I hetu'iy notify tint tho Town, Suburban, unit Ruial L:inil inwtiomul in tlm Schedule heroundor, will bo nirtroil fnr s.ilo by Public Auction, nt Hill Oliico on [''KIDAY, tlio 20tli liny of February noxt, ut tho hour of 11 o'clock in tho forenoon. D. A. TOLE, Commissioner of Crown laud" SCMKDULE. WAIPA COUNTY. Town ok lCinucnu, Lot 7, la ; lot 2S, 1.1; lot 31, U; lot 33, la: lot 50, l.i; lot CO, In lr :<|>; lot (11, In ; lot 04, la ; lot 03, la ; lot 10:1. I!r; lot'2oo. lit; lot '205,1a; lot 27fi, 2r dp ; lot 252, In; lot .122, In; lot y«, la ; lot 824, la: lot ■Hi, In ; lot 3SI, l;i; lot :)!«, lv; lot 304, la ; lot SOB, la. U>etprloo, £30 an acre. VILLAdB OF TE AwAMVTir. Lot 82. 30p ; Iot84,lr: lot SB, lr; lot 80, lr; lot 87, lr; lot lr; lot 89, lr: lot 00, lr; lot 1)1, lr; lot 92, lr; lot 01, lr. Upset prico, £30 an Hero. Town of Cam mi mug West, Lot IS2, la; lot 18S, la ; lot 221, la; lot 208,2r; lot 208a, 2r; lot 510, UOrdp ; lot 611, 2r 23p. Up set price. £30 an aero. WAIKATO COUNPY. VILL.UIK 01' UITKR KaNIIIRIHI. Soctlom 1 and 2, 2r 3p, £23 7s, subject to £12 f. r improvements; (action 3, lr lip, £0 Us 3d; aeotlon 4, lr 17p, £10 133 Od; section 6, lr 23p, £1110 i 3d. SUBURItS OF NKWJAHTI.E NoilTH. lot 120, -li lr 20p, £13 2a Od ; lot 121, 8a 2r 8f p, £11 Ss 2d ; lot 122, 4» lr 21p, £13 2s lid ; lot 123, 4a Or 30p, £12 lls 8il; lot 125, 3a 2r 38p, £11 4a 3d ; lot 1!!(J, in ilr B|>, £11 Si: lot 127, 4a 8r 2tlp. £14 15s lid ; lot 128 sa, £15 ; lot 12!), 6>. £15 ; lot 130, 6a 2r 23p, £1018s 8d ; lot 131, 5a Or 1!)|>, £15 7s 2d. MANUKAU COUNTY. Town of Mkrcer. Block 111.-Sectlou 21, lr, £7 103; section 22, lr, ,C 7 10s; section 25, lr, £7 10s ; section 20, lr, £7 10s; section 27, lr, £7 IDs. PAHISH OF OI'AHEKE. Lot 82, 03a Br. C7lloa 3il; lot S3, 28a 2r, £21 7s Gil; lot 87, 75i 3r, £50 10a 3d ; lot 253, 23a 3r, £17 10s 3d. Parish of Waipifi. Lot 801, 10a Or 30p. £3 108 Oil; lots 207, 2CB, and 289,178a, £S9; lots 2SO and 2SI, 103a, £51 10s. WAITEMATA COUNTY. Parish of Takapuna. Lot 233,45a 3r 2Sp, £92; lot 234, SSa 2r, £77! lot 238, 33a lr lp, £77 ; lot 240, 42a 2r Bp, £35 10s. WAIKATO COUNTY. Parish op Tamauars. Lot 150, 211 ft 2r 35p, £423 10s ; lot 167, 2388 lr Op, £477 : lot 15S, 252a lr 12p, £505; lot 169, 205a Or Bp, £630; lot 100, 229 i3r 27p, £400 ; lot 101, 228a 30p, £460 10j ; lot 102,100a 16p, £33210s ; lot 103,77a Or lp, £77 ; lot 104, 131a Or 22p, £1315«. Parish ofKirikiriroa. Northern portion lot 05, 40a Or Op, £20 2s Od. PARISII OF WIIAiKIAMAHINO. Lot 369, 257a 2r lOp, £0-1 9«. COKOMANDEti COUNTY. Parish of Wiienuakitk. Lot 0, G2a 3r Bp, £20 10s. lIOBSON COUNTY. Paiihiu of Koi-uru. Sonth wortern portion lot 45 and lot 67, 105a 2r 32p, £il Sj Od; lot 112, 74a lr lOp, £18 12s fld ; lot 113, 80a 2r 9p, £21 12.i0d; lot 114,117a Sr 21p,£20 10b; lot 116, 00a lr Up, £24 17a 0<l; lot 110. 06»3r ISp £10 10s ; lot 117, 74a Or lOp, £18 10s ; lot US, 73a Or Bp, £18 ss; lot 119,100a 3r 30p, £40 6 1 ; lot 120,182a Sr 9p, £15 15i ; lot 121,133» 2r2p, £33 7s Od; lot 122, 21a Or Op, £5 ss; lot 123, 181a, £45 6»; lot 121 102a 3r 10b, £40 15s ; lot 125, 211a Or 38p, £52 18s Od ; lot 120, 197a, £49 5- ; lot 127, lliOa lr 20p, £4112s Ud ; lot 12S, 104: iOr ljjp, C2U U 3d ; lot 129, SSa lr 12n, £ia 2s 0J ; lot 131,13L>a :lr 31p. £32155; lot 132, Ola 2r 17p £15 17s Od; lot 13J. '20U lr 9p, £50 7s Od ; lot 184.161a 2rlr.p, £37 ISj !> I: lot 135,163a lr Sp. £40 17s Oil; lot 130, 2^ S:i 3r 12|v, £52 ss: lot 133.130» lr lip, £34 17s IU; lot MO, 1711 Or Bp, £87 2s Od. WIIAXQAREI COUNTY. Pauibh of UIKURANOt. Lot 67a, 0a 2r 32p, £14 13s. lIUKKRKNUI SUllVgy DIHTRICT. Set. S, Block VIII., and Sec. 21, Block XII., 10*, £20. MASGONUI COUNTY. Parish or Manoonui. Lot 128, SOa, £1110s, BAY OP ISLANDS COUNTY. PARISn OF KUAI'UKAI'KKI. Lot 72, 182« 3r 12p, £15 15s; lot 73,155a lr, £79 2l 0d; lot 74, 140a, £73: lot 75, 4CSa lr lOp, £117 2i Od ; lot 76, 50a lr 3Sp, £1S lXs Oil; lot 77, 51a, £20 5s ; lot 78, Csl, £10 6s; lot 79, Don 3r, £213s 9d ; lot SO, 18a lr 14p, £4 12s Cd ; lot 82, 20(Jn2r, £148 5s ; lot S3, 220a lr lOp, £84 ISs 9d ; lot SI, 300a, £90. Note.—Mbps of tho above lands may bo Ken, and further particulars obtained, on application at this oliico. Schedules containing description', etc., of abovo 1 landa will be exhibited at Hallway Stations and Post Offices. Terms of brlo—One-fourth of purchase rnonoy to bo paid at time of sale, ami tho bal.mco within one mouth thereafter, iithrrwho tlm |>:irt of tho purchase money paid by way of dtp sit snail bu forfeited, and tho con tract for tho sale of Iho land shall heacoforward be null and void. Crown Grant feo to bo paid on completion of pur chase Crown Landa Offlco, Auckland, January 29,1854. THE following Parcel of Land will bo offered for Lcaso (for depasturing pnrposos only) by Public Auction, at this Offlco, on FUIDa V, tho 29th day of February, 18S4, at tho hour of 11 o'clock in the forenoon. D. A. TOLE, Commissioner of Crown Lands. MANGONUI COUNTY. Part of Parish of Ahlpara—sooo acres (third c!ms laud) (or a period of 11 years. Upset prico per annum, £5. N.B.—ltont to be paid yearly In advance The whole or any portion of those lands may at any time during tho currency of tho lcaso be returned by the Land Board for the purposes of occupation or selec tion. Crown Lands Oliico, Auckland, January 28,1884. I HEREBY notify that tho right to dig for and romovo Kauri Gum (for a period of two years) from the Block of Land mentloaod in the Schedule h»reundor will be offered for Salo by Public Auction, at this < ffico, on FKIDAY, tho 29th day of Ftbraary, 1884, at tho hour of 11 o'clock In tho (olMl<Kin< D. A. TOLE, Commissioner ol Crown Lands. SCHEDULE. HOKUNGA COUNTY. Eawhltiroa Block at Herektno-1482 acres. N.B.—Tho Land Board reserves to itself tho right to disposo of any portions of tho abovo Block during the time specified. Musical. PIANOS.\ T H O W D E N PIANOS. a) , PIANOS. PIANOS. I QUEEN-STREET, PIANOS." N KXT PIANOS. PIANOS./ Bank op Nkw Zealand DOUBLE OVERSTRUNG IRON FRAMES By Aahcrberg, Miinthoy, and Noufeld, VeryjOhoap, und Superior any ho haslevf Imnnrtfiil Hotels. T M 1> Ell I A L HOTEL, COUNKIt OF QUKKN AND FORT STKKKTS. T. T. ANDERSON, PROPRIKTon, Bogs to inform tho Public that ho is now ready to recoivo Boarders at hia Now Hotel, whore they will Una every accommodation. Hot Cold, and Shower Baths. Large, Spacious Bedrooms. Luncheon from Ito 2. MASONIC HOTEL, DEVONPORT, NORTH SHORE. W. H. TEARCE Has much pleasure in intimating that tho whole of the extensive additions and alterations to the Masonic are now flnallj' completed. Persona dctirous o£ residing in tliis delightful district will, by patronising tho above Hotel, receive every attention required to make them happy and comfortable. Tho rooms are lofty, well ventilated, neatly and nlcguntly furnished. Select Suites of Apartments. Private Sitting rooms. One of tho finost Billiard-rooms in tho Colony, fitted with everything now and first class. B ATHING-Fresh and Salt Wator. BUGGIES supplied in five minutes' notice W. H. PEAiICE. HOWARD'S NEW COMMERCIAL AND FAMILY HOTEL, Opposite the Railway Station, WHAN&AKKI. This is by far tho largest, best-appointed, and most comfortable Hotel North of Auckland, containing Suites of Private Rooms for Families, with Piano, Bath, Commercial, Dining, and Smoking Kooms. SPLENDID BILLIARD ROOM. Tho Bedrooms are lofty and well ventilated, and most comfortably furnished. Orders by Telegram or Letter will receive prompt attention. Saddlo Horses on Hire, &c, &c. Porter in attendance on Trains and Steamers. q B. HOWARD, Proprietor.



Ironmongery. WHOLESALE AND KETAIL IRONMONGERS CUSTOMS STREET, AUCKLAND. FURNISHING IRONMONGERY s % BUILDERS' Do. '_8d Jj CARPENTERS' TOOLS | % ' ROOFING IRON S 1 ROOFING FELT IS 1 BAR IRON | FENCING WIRE S Tea Merchants UNSURPASSED IN GENUINE PURITY, UNEQUALLED IN QUALITY AT THE PRICE, ARE THE TEAS SOLD BY ROBERT NEAL Is 6d per pound la 8d por pound Is lOd por pound 2s oft per pound 2s 4d por pound 2a lOd per pound THEATRE ROYAL BUILDINGS, QUEEN. STREET.



Nelson, Moate & Co.'s SPECIALITY I I r 8 N D QUEERS!BEET AUCKLAND, Nexij rjn: New Kc-ilatid. Coiuiiiishion Agents. W M. L I N D, ACCOUNTANT, HIIOKKU, LAKH, ICSTATK. AND (iKNKICAh COMMIS SION AGKNT. BKNNKTT'a CHAMBffiRS. Okitck : i'JO, Oiii'i-n-stretit liidjoliiiiiK Hoffman's IMuoic Warolionso). BANK INSURANCE TIMBKH MINING COMPANY'S SHAKES BOUGHT AND SOLD. RENTS AND DEBTS COM.KCTED. EXCELLENT SECURITIES FOUND FOX INVESTOKS FKEE 01? CHARGE. Q I> X O I A T TO MERCHANTS. Goods on Consignment, or otherwlso nlacod In my hands for disposal, wlllrecolvo PROMPT ATTENTION. FOR SAIiK (Arch Hill)— Substantially-built 3-roomod Cottaj?o in capltail order; freehold allotment, S3 x 102; well, which cost &TO. At pre sont let to tiormnnont tennnt at rental of 6s por week. Title—Land Transfor. Prieo, £160. FOR SALE (Jit. Eden Road).—Two Allot ments, ench 10 x 110, in a Splendid Business Position, open for a few days only. FOR SALE (Devonport)—2 Largo Contrally situated Volcanic Allotments, 47 x 230. Prico, £3 10s per foot. FOR SALE (llelrose)—2 Lovel Allotments, 09 x 103 ; capital building sites. Prico, £2 por foot FOR SALE (Dovonportl—s-roomcd Cottage, well built, and just completed; now well, gar den, and all securely fenced. A really good investment. Price, £250. Also, NUMEROUS ELIGIBLE BUILDING SITES FOR SALE, at various prices. WANTED TO PURCHASE, oithor in Pon sonby or Newton, Freehold Allotmont, from £&0 to £120. WANTED, in Ponsonby, n good Freohold Allotment, with open sea view; liberal prico for good allotment. Te:i Merchants. Tea Co., London. Books Owen Away: lbs. of Tea Soldi 3,000. 9,000. In Auckland by tho Company's Agont, W. S. COLLINS, Tea Dealer & Family Grocer, JUNCTION OF QUEEN ANDGREY SI REETS AUCKLAND. TERMS STRICTLY CASH. Coachbuildcrs, &c. HAMES CARRIAGE AND DRAY FACTORY JAMES MACKIE, Pbopkiktob, VICTORIA-STREET EAST, AUCKLAND Repairs of every description In Wood end Iron neatly executed on the shortest notice. Springs made and repaired. Always on Hand—A large quantity of Lamps, also Ironbark Shafts and Spokes, Red Gum Felloes, and Hobai-t Town Hardwood. N.B.— Country Orders punctually attended to TjIDWIH TT A R V I B, CABRIAOS AND BUGGY BUILDKft, HAS REMOVED FROM UPPEB QUEEN - STEKT TO UPPEB SYMONDS-BTREET, And hopes to retain all his old Customer! and gain some new.



NELSON MOATE & Co. BRINK OUR PSH Blended TIS It Has Ho Equal for Trua Natural Flavour, Valua, and Straagtb. PRICES Zf-, 2/4, 2/8?: 3/-, 3/4, 4/- r I-Ik. •■« Ha. Packata. HALF-CHESTS. BOXES. "PRESS," "■r. Halloa In a ProfasalOMl Taa Tatter and Blaodar." AWAJIDSB COLD&BILVER MEDALS. pLSO^HoATE&jJo. TEA MERCHANTS, CHRISTCHURCH, OUNEDIN, AUCKLAND. WELLINGTON. 4IENTS-EVERYWHERB. Medical. A R R I V A L OP Signor Otto Hug. THK CKI.BBRATKD SWISS MEDICAL CLAIRVOYANT, Fkom CnuiSTcnuKCH. ST. MUNQO CHAMBKBS. SIGNOU HUG may bo consulted from Mon day, February 1, at hla Rooms, Queen-street, opposite the Dank of New Zealand, and few doors from Shortland-street, All kinds of Dlscosos troated. Herbal rcmo dies only usod. ■IJTBRVOUS DEBILITY. pßjHßwinM*wßa**9lHEMißLT||tATMlNT'^sSM* Dr. K.C. Wbst'bNbrvk and Brain Trkat hunt, a guaranteed Speciflo for Hysteria, Dlztl ness. Convulsions, frits. Nervous Neuralgia, Headache, Nervous Prostration caused by the use of alcohol or tobacco, Wakefulness, Mental Dopreßsion, Softening of the Brain resulting In insanity, and leading w misery, decay, and death, Premature Old Ago caused by over-exer tion of the brain, youthful folly, or over-indul gence. Each box contains one month's treat ment. 5s a box, or six boxes for 25b, sent bj mall prepaid on receipt of price. WK GUARANTEE SIX BOXES To cure any ease. With each order received by us for six boxes, accompanied with 255, we will send tho purchaser our written guarantee to re fund the money if the treatment does not eifoo! a cure. Guarantees Issued only by J. P. KING AND SONS, Chemists. Qneen-Btroet. Auckland. Hydraulic Lime. I •VHYDRAULIC LIME I •' _^_ i • | TRADE Jf MARK g I J.Wilson &C? | 1 AUCKLAND, N.Z. Auckland, 27th November, 1883. MESSRS J. WILSON & CO., Queen-street, Gontlomen,—Wo havo used your Limo for sovoral purposes (Including Concrete Sea Wall at Mongonui Mill), and havobeen qulto satisfied with same, \ours truly, TnE Auckland Tim nail Company, Limited.—W. C. Daldy, Jun., Secretary. PLKASE APPLY FOR CIRCULARS EX PLAINING TREATMENT. Samples of Concreto on view at our affleo, and In the Museum, which havo been over 20 years In the sea. All tho Mahurangi Limes are not alike, and none of Wilson's is genuine without tho Trade Mark. /GROUND LIMB. GROUND LIMK FOR SALK ' SOUTHGATB S MAHURANGI HYDRAULIC GROUND ROCHK LIME. In any quantity, for Concrete Paths, Moore Cellars, &c. (next to stone flagging Is un rivalled for durability and hard-Betting Qualities). For tanks and other wet work it Is a lira t-class material. B. KBANE, SOLE AGENT, CUSTOMS-STREET ■jV/TAHURANGI HYDRAULIC LIME. PULHAM, BANNATYNE & CO., CUSTOMS street, Auckland. Finding we wero unable to moot the increas ing demand for our Lime, we have erected new kilns and grinding machinery, which enable tie now to supply our customers with freshly ground Lime in any quantity, and without delay. Numerous tests having proved our Lime to be second to none in the market, we con fidently ask onr friends and tho building trade generally for their continued patronage. C. Wood, Managing Partner in Auckland, has always In stock at Customs-street—Red, White, and Moulded Bricks, Portland Cement, Shell Lime, Sand, Drain and Socket Pipea, Firewood, to,, &c,



IT'lpoSisir & 00,, fftTBNISHING- AND G-BSTSRAL IRONMONGERS, QUEEN AND HIGH STREETS, AUCKLAND, HAYB NOW IN STOCK A Choice Assortment of fiLBOTBO-PLATBD WARE, !EL ZPOIRTIEIR & CO. Invite Persons now Building to Inspect tlioir Laree Stock of COOKING RANGES, lE. IPOZBTSIR &o 00. [Havo just unpacked A LARGE SHIPMENT OF LWASHING, WRINGING, AND MANGLING MACHINES, i FROM THE BEST MAKERS. E. IPOIRTIEIR & 00. Have just received their Annual Shipment, per e.g. lonic, qf CRICKETING AND LAWN TENNIS GOODS, DIRECT FROM THE BEST MAKERS. BATS, BALLS, LEG GUARDS, GAUNTLETS, NETS, BAGS, TENNIS BACKETS, BALLS, NETS, COURT MARKERS, &o. PRICES REDUCED TO THE LOWEST POSSIBLE. B. IPOIRTIEB, &c CO., HARDWARE MERCHANTS, (ftfiPAIL-QUEEN-STREET) (WHOLESALB-HlttH-aTIIBST) AUOKUANDJ