EXCURSIONS, PICNICS, &c.

The anniversary holiday on Tuesday was, as usual, talren advantage of by a number of minor organisations for a day's outing, and the pleasnnt weather which prevailed rendered these thoroughly enjoyable. Be sides these thero wore publio excursions, which wero well patronised. A largo number of people went by the Waitaki to Waiwera, while the s.s. Macgregor took a large living freight of pleasure-seekers to the island of Motutapu. Subjoined are reports of various trips : — St. Matthew's Sunday-sohool. The St. Matthew's Sunday-school children were treated to the annual feast on the Surrey Hills estate. Before starting the Rev. W. Tebbs, M.A., held a short service in the parish church, selected hymns being sung by the children from the new school collection. The church was beauti fully decorated with banners and flags, the latter kindly lent by Mr Donald. The children having been duly photographed by Herbert Smith, proceeded to tho grounds, and to a pretty spot, where Mr Anderson had pitched their tent. The spot was well selected, not only commanding a charming view of laud and water scenery, but by a supply of spring water, provided by Captain Elliott. There was a liberal pro vision of good things, and Mrs Tebbs and several ladies, and Messrs Webb, Doonin, Monin, Wright, vestrymen and teachers, did their best in making the children happy. St. Thomas's Sunday-school. St. Thomas's Sunday-school hold their annual fete at the Surrey Hills. The children of the Howe-street Industrial Home live in this parish nnd were not for gotten by St. Thomas's authorities. They raised the number of young people who at tended this successful treat to 250. Tho Superintendent of this school is pressing upon the Vestry tlie need of increusod ac commodation for the scholars. Baptist Sunday-school, Tlie annual picnic of the scholars and teachers of the Wellesley-street Baptist Sunday-school took place at Henderson, to which the party proceeded by train at 8.110 a.m. The day was spent pleasantly amid the rural glades of that beautiful locality, and the party returned by rail in the evening. St. David's Presbytorian Church. The choir and Sunday-school teachers of t the above church hold their annual picnic in the well-selected and con venient farm of Mrs Cladding, of Papa toitoi. A correipondent sends the follow ing account of it:—" After a thoroughly enjoyable driro through Otahuhu and the flourishing district of Papatoitoi, where tho fields, white with the harvest, re minded us of the golden harvest days of the land of our forefathers, wo arrived at our destination at 10.30 a.m., where we got a most hearty welcome. We at once proceeded to enjoy the pleasures of a truly rural life through the green , grass paddocks and woodland scenery of one of Nature's fairest forests. Swings, rounders, &c., were the order of the day, interspersed with singing and instru mental music under the cooling shade of a green puriii. At six o'clock, every thing being in readiness, three cheers were given for Mrs Cladding, and after a pleasant drive in'our waggon and doublo tandom we arrived at our starting place at S p.m., having spent a most enjoy ublo and refreshing day, to the great pleasure of all concerned."

WESLEYAN CONFERENCE AT WELLINGTON.

[BY TELEGRAPH.—MESS ASSOCIATION.]

Wellington, Wednesday. At the Wesleyan Conference this afternoon the annual report of the New Zealand Wesleyan Committee was read by the Rev. W. Tinsley and adopted. The thanks of the Conference were presented to the Rev. John Crump for his services as editor, and the Rev. W. J. Williams was appointed editor for the year. Tlie Committee was thanked and re-appointed. It was decided to change the name of the paper to the " New Zealand Methodist," and the Committee was recom mended to take steps for a Meekly issue of the paper. At the Conference this evening the re ports of committees on the draft-book of discipline, and district meeting recommen dations of the basis of Methodist Union, were presented, and adopted. The Rev. Mr Oliver was appointed to deliver the noxt conference lecture, the subject to be " In spiration." The following ministers and laymen were elected to positions ofsrepre sentatives to next general conference, to bo held next Novombor in Christchurch :— Ministers, President, and Secretary, ex ollicio; Revs. Messrs Reid, Berry, Bavin, Oliver, Kirk, Williams, Lewis, and Lee. Laymen ; Messrs Buddie, Hobbs, Moxhnm, Jno. Manchester, Goo. Perryman, Harris, Prame, King, and J. L. Wilson (Auckland). Theologicalinstitutionaffairs wero reviewed, and the balance-sheet read and adopted. The Rev. Messrs Bavin, Reid, Carr, Walker, and Taylor were appointed lecturers on theology, hermeneutics, ecclesiastical his tory, and mental and moral science. The question of probationers who have resigned leaving unfulfilled liabilities for colloge training was considered, but no resolution was adopted, the consideration of the matter being postponed till Thursday. A form of agreement, to be signed by all students ontoring the college in future, was agreed to, The Conferenoe is expected to close to-morrow.

Final Station List.

Tho Stationing Committee sat on Monday morning from nine to eleven o'clock. The Ministerial Conference then resumed ita session, and after the usual Jevotional exer cises, and the reading of the daily record, tho consideration of the third draft of stations, as presented by the committee, was entered upon. After some suggested alterations, which were not agreed to, the following was decided upon aa the final station-sheet for the ensuing year:— Auckland District. — Auckland (Pitt street). A. Reid, T. G. Carr; Wesley College" (Throe Kings), W. J. Watkin principal ; Auckland (North Shore), VV. G. Parsonson; Auckland (Grafton Road), R. Bavin, S, Griffith j Mahurangi, a home missionary j Thames, H, Bull, Secretary of Conference ; Upper Thames, T. J. Wills ; Coromandel, J, T. Pinfold; Manukau, J. A. Taylor; Franklyn, W. S. Salter;; Cam bridge. H. R. Dewsburys Hamilton, J. Dukes ; To Awamutu, O. Dean ; Raglan, E. Barber j Kaipara, W. Gittos; Paparoa. J. N. Griffin; Wairoa, T. G. Brooker; Hokianga, T. G. Hammond; Bay of Islands, G. T. Marshall; Whangaroa, a home missionary; Whangarei, J. Dollaw) Tau ranga, W, Slade; Gisborne, G. W. J. Spenco ; Rninsfo. d Bavin, Chairman of. tho district, '*

Wanganui District.—New Plymouth, W. Lee; Waitara, T. Fee; Patea, S. Lawry; Opunake, J, J, Mather; Wanganui, G. Bond; Rangitikei, W. Worker; Sandon, J. Law ; Palmerston North, B, S. Bunn; William Lee, Chairman of the district.

Wellington District.—Wellington, W. C. Olivor, W. Baumberj Hutt, S. J. Garlick ; Groytown, a homo missionary; Mastorton, L. M. Isitt; Napier, J. J. Lewis. T.F.Jones. '

Scandinavian Mission.— Norsowood, a homo missionary; Mauriceville, Ed. Niel son ; Palmerston North, 0, Glwistofferson ; William Oliver, Chairman of tho district. Nelson DispUOT-—Nelson, W. Book; Richmond, W. Kjrk; Blenheim, D, Mc- Nicol; Hokitika, C. Ahernethy; Grey mouth, J. A. I<i.-.ford; William Kirk. Chairman of the district.

Canterbury District. — Chrlstchurch (Durham-street), E. Best, J. H. Simmonds; Colombo-street, J. Crump; St. Albans, W Morloy, C. H. Garland ; Lyttelton, W. J. Williams; Springston, AY. Cannell; Lees ton, W. Keall; Kaiapoi, W, Tinsley j llangiora, W. Bowse; Woesdend, W. Hud son,; Timaru, P. W, Falrclough: Waimate, J. H. Gray 3 Tewuka, P, Wills; Ashbur <ton, C }l Sjtandngo; William Morley, President of Conference, Chairman of the district,

Otago District. — Dunedin (Trinity Church), J. Berry, J, S. Piwdloy ; Moyn ington, O. J, Murray ; Port Chalmers, W. G, Tl|oma.s ; Balclntha, J. Smith ; Milton, —Buchanan ; Lawrence and Roxburgh, C. Griffin; Inverc&rglll, W. B. Marten Onmaru, J. S. Rishworth; GoreandTapanul, J, N. Buttle ; Joseph Berry, Chairman of the district.

AUCKLAND LAW SOCIETY.

TnR annual meeting of the Law Society tni'M tho District of Auckland was hold this after. q| noon in the R.M. Court-room, there being -^'1 present:—Hon. F. Whitaker (President), and V Messrs J. M. Alexander, S. Hesketh, \y. c o i ~• man, W. J. Hill, W. Armstrong, A. Devore G ■'''■'! N. Brassey. R. Browning, .1. c. Ma.f!n.mi._' »'.tl W. Thorno, C. S. S. George, P. _&?"£$ ":ll Theo. Cooper. "'snan, and The annual report was read by Mr Al. t« _j.'■ <«S It stated, inter alia, that the libraryHnow %$' 19 tamed 4,470 volumes; that a new eat«l_2* 19 was being prepared ; that the funds in h£_! 19 amounted to &> odd, against which th£? "A were liabilities footing up to £561 odd 1. »w« "m acreditbalpccofafiSortdjandthattlieSocwl ■''■''$ now numbered 32 members, while the ''!'* wa9 ono candidate for membership Ti.e ■'.! Council in their report further suggested tS c 11 appointment ot a law reporter for the dint.i_V 0 'AS Mr Devore (Hon. Treasurer) submitted \t ' -I financial statement. This showed that nn tia '■ M Library Fund there was a total credit bai___-e A! of £930, of which £500 was on fixed deposit 'M In answer to a question by Mr Browning nr.'Sfi Devore said that there were, strictly Bneakini '!" only three members of the Society now aam?» " *. of the 32 members who had paid their subs, .in Ait tions last year only three had so far naidfhi. H year. It was agreed to pay in tuiuie for tho 'M collection of the subscriptions. :"L_|a The report and balance-sheet wero tt»_. ''I! adopted. a '"fljj The Hon. F. Whitaker was re-elected Pro«< sl! dent, Mr Edwin Hesketh was elected S I President, and Messrs Devore and Thome W__s II re-elected Treasurer and Auditor rosncctiv.it? II while Messrs Hill. Armstrong, Mackoehnfc' « James Hussell, Devore, Alexander, and Brown ing were cleetod the Council. . . fl Mr Jackson Palmer and Mr T. Wood wen.'lS candidates for admission to tho Society nn.i '** tliey wero unanimously elected. v Eg! An expression of opinion having been made In ill I favour, of the expenditure of a part of tl!_ 9 Library Fund for defraying the salary of a k» ■ # _ reporter, the quostlon was remitted to Km _P Council. '.sl A petition was received from the law clerlfi 's« praying that (.lie Law Library should be opened AM to them every evening from 7.30 to 10 at A S nominal charge.-The prayer of the petition w»« I refused, """. *"M The matter of appointing a librarian to taW iff charge of the books in the R.M. Court-room ' H was referred to the Committee to deal with ■?'-"& This concluded tlie business.

SCHOOL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS.

GRAFTON.

Ox Monday evening, at the annual mooting of I { the householders of this district, thero was a __\ largo attendance, and Mr S. Reld presided. \_\ Strong feeling was displayed by a number of '■■£ householders against the removal of Mr Par *. tington, assistant teacher, and it was resolved H to request tho incoming committee to com.'Hi municate with the Board of Education askiiie m them to retain tho services of Mr PartlngtonS m this district. A number of gentlemen were "I nominated for election to the Committoo, but ____ several having withdrawn, the following 'were 1 declared elected without a vote being noce_...t_l sary:—Messrs E. Hammond, Thomas Honrv ;l Smith. Ernest William Burton, Wallace Oar- i neuter Good, John Robertson, Andrew m Launcelot Hume, and Samuel T. Clarke. ■ The usual vote of thanks to the outgoing Com- n mitteo and to the teachers of tho school closed _t the moeting. At the subsequent meeting of the m Committco. Mr Hammond was elected Chair- 9 man, and Mr S. T. Clarke Secretary.

MOUNT HOBSON.

At the meeting of householders for this dig, I trict there was a good attendance The following 1 Committee was elected:—Messrs Wm. Tait James Tait, F. G. Clayton, Wm. Hogg, B. Tonka" John Jenkins, and H. It. George. At the meet ing of the new Committee Mr Wm. Tait was I elected Chairman. > sm

Our Athlete's Verdict.

BICYCLING.

John Rolfk, Esq., champion bicyclist of Eng.lß land and Australia, who at present is open to 1 run a long-distunco race with any bicyclist fo» 9 tho championship of the world, gives his per- SR sonal experience of the valuable properties of S St. Jacob's Oil, as used by him in his recentl :_t contest with Jno. Watson for the championship B of Australia 208, Elizabeth-street North, H Melbourne Victoria, ■ ■'&__ 23rd November, 188.. .'0 To tlio Editor Auckland Evening Stab. sBM Dear Sir,—l desire to add my cheerful ondorse- 0 mont of tho good effects I have at all times re- | eelved from the use of St. Jacob's Oil when In gf active training and racing. During my recent H 8 days' contest hold in the Melbourne Exhibi tion Building for £300 and the championship of '■)' tho Australian and adjacent colonies, it was my ■ boon companion. I continually used it before _ and after each day's performance, and the re sults Bimply astonished mo. After riding for 8 _ consecutive hours eaoh day, viz., from half-past •' 2 until half-past 10, my limbs would become ;. Bore and stiff from over-exertion, but after W_\ being well-rubbed with the oil all muscular' pain immediately vanished and I felt as fresh -■ as evor. As proof positi ve.aftor the contest was M over, I rode 10/ miles against time before a pub- H lie audience and accomplished it in 6 hours H 11 minutes 45J seconds. Another application of St, ■ Jacob's Oil was made, and it removed all feel- I tugs of fatigue and I felt perfectly fit for another ■ race. Am positive it aided me to win the match, B and I shall never enter a similar contest without H a bicycle and St. Jacob's Oil. I strongly advise all "wheelmen" and other 1 athletes to give it a trial, and feel fully con vinced their experiences will compare favour ably with my own. I remain, doar Sir. • Yours truly, John Rolfe. cricket. DAVID SCOTT. Esq.. of the firm of Messrs . I Boylo and Scott, Cricket and Football Depot, 1 Melbourno, Victoria.—" St. Jacob's Oil re- Igf llevcd meat once of pain. I commend It to all 1 footballers and cricketers." AQUATICS. •EDWARD TRICKETT, Esq., ono of »c worMY 1 greatest oarsmen.—" I have found St. Jacob a I Oil a sure and certain cure."

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Auctions. D. TONKS.J [R. 0 CARR.] [B. D. TONKS. TO-MORROW, # At 11 o'clock. X PURE SKY TERRIEtt PUPS. „> . For Sale, nt tl o'clock. Notk.—The iinporiatlon of dogs has been linicticullv stop, ..d by rocent legislation, bo Hiatal opportunity to secure pure blood should not be lost. 11. TONES] K. C. CARR [U. D. TONKS WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 6. PRELIMINARY NOTICE. qT. TTELIERS. QT. JJELIERS. CHOICE RESIDENCE SITES, IN THIS DESIRABLE estate, Of from 1 Quarter to 3 Acres in extent, Will be sold on the above date. Plans can bo had of Auctioneers. Further particulars in a few days. B. TONKS AND CO. B. TONES. ] [R. C. CARR.] _B. D. TONKS. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 7. PROPERTIES IN THE ESTATE OF THE LATE DAVID WHITE. REMUERA. BERESFORDSTREET. HUNUA. PAPAKURA. MARAETAI. KARAKA. ONEHUNGA. B. TONKS * CO. TTAVE been instructed by the Trustees -"• In tho Estato of tho latoD.Whito to sell by auction, on Thursday, tho 7th February, at 12 o'clock, CITY OF AUCKLAND-Cornor of Beresford nnd Howe-streets, being Allotment 35 Section 51. REMUERA—Allotment 191 of See. 16, Suburbs. Good situation and near the main road containing 2 acres and 9 perches. HUNUA —Allotments 108 and 179, Parish Hunua, containing 451 acres. HUNUA—Allotment 177, containing 3_7 acres. MARAETAI-Allotmontlfl, Parish of Maractai containing 500 acres. PAPAKURA—Allotment 39 (except so much as is excepted by Crown Grant), containing SSI acres more or less. . KARAKA-Part of Allotment 88 (except suoh part as is excepted), containing 88 acres more or less. PAPAKURA - Being Country Lot No. 3, Parish of Papakura, 96 acres more or less. ONEHUNGA-Part of Allotment 3, Section 20, Village of Onehunga. TERMB One-third Cash; balance at three years at seven per cent. B. IOHKS] K. C. CARR [B. D. CONKS. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 13. TOWNSHIP OF AVONDALE. A RESIDENCE OF NINE ROOMS, WITH EXTENSIVE GROUNDS. B. TONKS . CO. XT AYE received Instructions to sell by . auction, at an early date, THE TOWNSHIP OF AVONDALE, on the I'-anka of Avondale Creek, cut up Into Business. Residence, and Suburban Sites, all at present laid down in grass; close to tho Publio Hall and Presbyterian Church. The Railway and Urea North Road run through the property. The land Is of excellent quality, and convey ances run to and from town sixteen times dally. RESIDENCE of nine rooms, with Dairy, Hiore-room, Stable Barn, Hay-sheds, and all necessary Outhouses and Offices, within tbree iiuarters of a mile of Avondale Station, one mile ot New Lynn; Orchard in full bearing; Garden and rich paddocks, consisting of 25 aerea. Plans Ready. TO-MORROW. DURHAM YARDS. FOR SALE, at the Durham Yards, on Friday next, at 10.30 o'clock, SINGLE-HOODED BUGGY, HORSE AND HARNESS. At 10.30 o'clock, HUNTER & NOLAN. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 4. DURHAM YARDS, The Undersigned will hold their ■JHIIFTH . WOOL OALE OF THE SEASON ' ON FEBRUARY 4, AT TWO O'CLOCK. f HUNTER & NOLAN. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 7. JUNCTION YARDS. SftEEP FAIR. mHE UNDERSIGNED will hold their , FIRS?. ANNUAL SHEEP FAIR ON FEBRUARY 7. Intending vendors will be good enough to . send particulars for cataloguing on or before the previous Tuesday. HUNTER & NOLAN. /. "\J DURHAM YARDS. TjIOR SALE, at the Durham Yard*. L 1 every Tuesday, at H o'olook, • HIDES, TALLOW, WOOL, and SKINS. \_ JBUNTER AoLAN. '. _, ___V_. '. :„ ■ -.':. _'..:i :, ■ : ■■rt____m».__\-.



factions. W. fl. COCnitANE.j [JAS. DACRK. TO-MORROW. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. FOR SALE by auction, at our Rooms, Queen-street, on Friday, February 1, at 11 o'clock, HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, consisting of — Couches, Chairs, Pictures, Tables, Carpets, Rugs, Walnut Oval Tabic. Chell'onicr. Bngatcllo Tabic. Skin Mat, China, Crockery. Curtains, Couch and 0 Chairs, 2 First class New Fronch Iron Bedsteads, Wood Bedsteads, Palliasses, Mattrasses, Chests Drawers, Mirrors. Washstands and Ware, Dressing Tables, Baths, Kitchen Utensils, Mangle, Largo Portablo Washing Boiler and Furnace, Sec. Also. 5 CROQUET SETS. 7 SQUEEZING MACHINES. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. W. S. COCHRANE.! [JAMES DACRK. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 4. FREEHOLD PROPERTIES. WOODSIDE TAKAPUNA MANGAWAI MANGAPAI COROMANDEL DRURY MANGONUI WAII'AREIRA MARERUTU OMANAIA THE subscribers have received instruc tions to sell, at their Rooms, Queen-street, on Monday, February I, at 12 o'clock, WOODSIDE— Government Township—Allot ment 20, containing 32 perches, GO feet frontage, by 13- feet; is a lirstrato build ing site, stands high, and has a grand view, situated close to tho Wharf. MANGAPAI VILLAGE-Lots 10, 20, 21, and 22, containing 3 acres 3 roods 11 perches, having very extensive frontage on one aide to Mangapai River, and on other three sales to Niger, Brown, and Cook-streets. MANGAWAI VILLAGE—Lota 53 and 71, con taining SI acres and . roods; large frontage to Mangawai River and three streets. OMANAIA —Lot 10, containing 41 acres, frontage to Pingaungo Creels, KAPANG A-Lots 31 nnd 35. KINGSTONE-Thirty-clght Lots, Nos. 7 to 11. TAKAPUNA—Lot 111, containing 105 acres, closo to Lake Takapuna. DRURY—Lot 55, containing 1 rood and 8 porohes—6o by 300 feet. WAIPAREIRA-Lot 81, containing 80 acres good land. MANGONUI-Middle part lot 88, Parish of Kohumaru, containing 80 acres. MARERUTU-N.W. part 61. containing 10 acres. For furthor particulars, apply to SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers, W. S. COCHRANE] [j AMES DACRE TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 5. BOOKS. BOOKS. BOOKS. THE Subscribers will sell, at their Rooms, Queen-street, on Tuesday, sth February, at 11 o'clock, A CONSIGNMENT OF ABOUT 1,000 VOLUMES NEW BOOKS, beautifully bound and illustrated. Catalogues on application. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. W. S. COCHRANE] (JAS. DACRE WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 20. IMPORTANT LAND SALE, DEVON PORT. VALUABLE BEACH FRONTAGES. 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 and tho New Dock, only two minutes' walk from cithor. Full particulars in future issue. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. T>UBLIC NOTIFICATION. Crown Lands Office, Auckland, 28th January, 1881. It Is horeby notilled that the Tolls leviable at tho Newmarket Turnpike Gate and at the Remuera Road Chain Bar for the twelvecalendar months commencing on the Ith February, 18&1. will bo offered for Sale by Public Auction, at the Mart of Messrs Tonics and Co.. Queen-street, Auckland, on FRIDAY, the Ist February next, at 12 o'clock noon. D. A. TOLE, Commissioner of Crown Lands. Note.—Conditions of Sale may be seen at this office, and at Messrs Tonks and Co.'s Auction Mart, Queen-street, Auckland. TO-MORROW. Mr R. C. GREENWOOD HAS been instructed by the Auckland llarhour Board to sell by public auc tion, nt the Offices of the Board, Fort-street, on Friday, Ist February. 1881. at 11 a.m.. THE WHOLE OF THE MATERIAL OF THE OLD DEVONPORT WHARF, as it now stands and also thoso Portions of the Material of the Old Wharf now lying upon the Beach. Full particulars may bo obtained upon appli cation at the Offices of tho Board. Hotels. XMPERIAL HOTEL, CORNER OF QUEEN AND FORT STREETS. T. T. ANDERSON, Proprietor, Bega to Inform the Publio that ho is now ready to receive Boarders at bis New Hotel, where they will find every accommodation. Hot Cold, and Shower Baths. Large, Spacious Bedrooms. Luncheon from Ito 2. A S O N I C HOTEL, DEVONPORT, NORTH SHORE. W. H. PEARCE Has much pleasure tn intimating that the whole of the extensive additions and alterations to the Masonic are now finally completed. Persons desirous of residing in this delightful district will, by patronising tho above Hotel, receive every attention required to mako them happy and comfortable The roomß are lofty, well ventilated, neatly and elegantly furnished. Seleot SHites of Apartments. Private Sitting rooms. One of the finest Billiard-rooms In the Colony, fitted with everything now and flrst- C BATHING-Fresh and Salt Wator. BUGGIES supplied in five minutes' notice. W. H. PEARCE. Boots and Shoes. J^, E-OP ENING OP GARRETT BROS.' WAREHOUSE. Having boon Closed for tlio last wo Months in consequence of tho late FIRE, we now have muoh pleaßU. o In informing our custom .re and the general public that ws are NOW OPEN FOR BUSINESS, WITH the LARGEST STOCK IN NEW ZEALAND, VALUED AT £18,000. Which will be Sold at . hu following prices for CASH ONLY; s. d, s. d Men's Watertights, own mako 8 11 worth M 6 Men's Bluchers, own make .. 4 11 worth P 6 Men's Balmorals, own make.. 10 6 worth 15 6 Men's Shoes, own make ..00 worth 15 6 Mon's Elastics, own make .. 811 worth Jl 0 Youths' Boots, own make ~ 1 6 worth 7 0 Women's Elastics, own make <i 6 worth 11 0 Ladles' Kid E.S., own mako .. 5 9 worth 10 o Ladies Kid E. 8., own make .. 0 0 worth 13 0 Ladies' Kid E,S„ own mako .. 7 0 worth 13 0 Ladles' Kid E. 8., own mako .. 8 0 worth 11 0 Ladies' Evening Shoes ~ ~ 1 0 worth 9 0 Ladles' Eveniug Shoes .. „H (i worth 10 6 LadiOß* Walking Shoes.. .. 7 0 worth 11-0 Ladles' Best Evening Shoes .. 8 . worth U 0 Children's Roota .. .. ..1 3 worth . 0 Children's Boola ~ .. ..1 0 worth 3 8 Children's Shoes .. ~ .. 111 worth 4 o Ladles' Best White Kid X.5,.. 5 6 worth 10 i Ladle.' Button Boots .. ..JO 0 worth 16 < Children's Button Boots from Ilalf-a-Cj-own. jHT Space will not permit us to give a list of alt our prices, but we guarantee all other Goods at equally low prices. GARRETT BROTHERS, TANNERS, CURRIERS. WOOL MERCHANTM, LEATHER AND BOOT MANUFACTURERS AND IMPORTERS. Tannery and Works, Avondale, FACTORY AND WAREHOUSE, WAKE FIELD-STREET, AUCKLAND: and at Napier, Gisborne, New Plymouth, and waipawa. "OOOTS! iJOOTS! PUBLIC NOTICE. The GREAT SALE of BOOTS and SHOES will be continued, to make room for Large Shipments ex Candidate, barque.' ." Note the Address:— I THE RED HOOT WAREHOUSE I , .LYlctoria-Btrect. Auckland. .&J- U. SAWKLNS,



ALFREI> IttICKLAJIP. TO-MORROW. THE HAYMARKET. FOR SALE, on Fridny next, at the Hay market, at 10.30 sharp, 1 3.in. Secondhand Cylinder Vllrator, Separator, with Straw Carriers 1 I-liorso power, with Lover and Braces ALFRED BUCKLAND. TOMORROW THE HAYMARKET. FOR SALE, on Friday next, at tho Hay market, 1 Unbroken Horses, suitablo for coaching purposes C Horses (from Wanganui) broken to harness and suitable for coaching purposes. ALFRED BUCKLAND. SATURDAY NEXT, FEBRUARY 2. THE WAIUKU CATTLE SALE. FOR Salo, on Saturday next, 2nd Feb ruary. 100 Head Mixed Cattle 00 Long-Woolled Lambs 2i Two-tooth Ewes. 12 Grown Steers, in fresh condition ALFRED BUCKLAND. /COUNTRY CATTLE SALES. Waiuku—Saturday, February 2 Pukckohc—Monday, February 1 Pokono—Monday, February 18 Drury—Wednesday, February 20 "pakura—Wednesday, February 27 ALFRED BUCKLAND. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 5. THE REMUERA SHEEP FAIR. FOR SALE, on Tuesday next, February S, at 12 o'clock, CHOICE MERINO RAMS, Bred by Mossrs Job. May Robt. Hall Jas. Wallace Alex. McNiceol G. 11. Selby J no. May SOUTHDOWN RAMS-Messrs R. and E. Maclean HAMPSHIRE DOWNS-Mr Robt. Hall SHROPSHIRE DOWNS-Mr The* Coatcs OXFORD DOWNS-Mr E. Coates COTSWOLDS-lfr J. T. Ford, of Canterbury LEICESTER RAMS, bred by Mr W. Altken And From 1,000 to 2.000 two, four, six-tooth and aged KWES. ALFRED BUCKLAND. THE HAYMARKET. SEVERAL FIRST-CLASS REAPERS ANI) MOWERS AND REAPERS FOR SALE. Tho same may be viewed on application being made at the Olliee of ALFRED BUCKLAND. TUESDAYS. THE HAYMARKET. CJAI.E OF WOOL, SHEEPSKINS, O HIDES, and TALLOW, each TUESDAY, it 12 o'clock. ALFRED BUCKLAND- THE HAYMARKET. rjEGULAR SALES OF HAY AND L\i STRAW EACH TUESDAY AND FRIDAY. At 11 o'clock. ALFRED BUCKLAND. " a • ; For Sale. FOR, SALE, at Victoria Stables, 2 or 3 First-class Light Waggonettes for 1 horse; they are in very good ordor, being nearly now. Also Good Second-hand Buggies, single or double-seated, at Low Prices.—W. Crowtuki i. Timber. T>APAKURA SAW MILLS, HUNUA. Having a large supply of KAURI Logs,wo are now prepared to Execute Orders to any size; dressed T. and G., etc. COULTHARD BROS. Stewart & Garlick, Agents, Fort street, Auckland. THE UNION STEAM SAW, MOULD ING, SASH, AND DOOR COMPANY (LIMITED). WHOLESALE TIMBER DEALERS. MANUFACTURERS OF DOORS. SASHES. AND TURNERY. SUPPLIES IN WHOLESALE LOTS: SCANTLING BOARDS (Rough and Dressed) CEILING BOARDS WEATHER BOARDS (Rusticated or F. Edged) FLOORING AND LINING ARCHITRAVES SKIRTINGS MOULDINGS (of any pattern) DOORS, SASHES, and TURNERY, DELIVERED at any Public Wharf in Auck land, or at the Company's Private Wharf, Mechanics' Bay. The Quality of the Company's Timbor Is Un surpassed, and Prices specially favourable for Builders, Contractors, and otlior Wholesale Buyors. STORAGE ACCOMMODATION Afforded by Arrangement in Mechanics' Bay Yard. SORTING-UP ORDERS Executed from Mechanics' Bay Yard without delay. QUOTATIONS AND PATTERN BOOKS On application at MECHANICS' BAY OR CUSTOMS-STREEr. Cheap Timber! cheap timber! The Undersigned arc prepared to fakP or4P''S of First end Second-class Building Timbor, matched, planed, and rough; Rusticated Weather Boards, and Mouldings, in lots to suit Purchasers, AT VERY LOW RATES. E. MITCHELSON AND CO., Iff. QUEENrSTREET. Ci H E A P TIMBER. Wo aro Selling good Sccond-olass House building Ttjnbpr ot . s, and Liningat.ps per ICO feet, and all other descriptions in proportion, according to our reduced Price-list for this month. Shingles, House Biacks, Posts and Boils at lowest rates.- J, and H. SMYTH, Auckland-Waitaimrei Sawing and Planing Mill Mount Eden Railway Station, 12th December. 1883. Public Baths. PO TO BATH \JT to ROTH'S PUBLIC HOT. COLD, AND SHOWER BATHS, Victoria - iitkkkt East. Charge-ONE SHILLING. Open all week days from B turn, to 9 p.m., and SUNDAY MORN INGS from 6 till 10 a.m. The Bath-rooms are all private, and supplied with every conven ience, Turkish towels, flesh and hair brushes, combs, respirators, soaps, lee Select Bath roomß (private) for Ladles every day, at all hours, with female attendanoe. One Shilling and Sixpence. Please note the address—victoria street East, above the Greyhound Hotel, ari next the Cheap Bedding and Furniture Mar*. Auckland. NJI-Barher in atuuufeaoe. '



NELSON, MOATE & Co.'s mCOIHPARABLE BLEND. QUEEN-STREET AUCKLAND, Next the New Zealand Clothing Factory. Medical. A R It I V A L Of Sionor ' O'i'To Hug, THR CKI.KIIRATKII SWISS MEDICAL CLAIRVOYANT, From CllßlßTcnUJicii. SIGN'OR HUG may be consulted from MON DAY, February I. at his Booms, Queen-street, opposite tho Hank of New Zealand, and few doors from Shortland-street. All kinds of Diseases treated, llorbal reme dies only used. TVTERVOUS DEBILITY. Dr. E. C. West's Nervk and Brain Trkat ucxt, a guaranteed Specific for Hysteria, Dizzi ness, Convulsions, Kita, Nervous Neuralgia, Headache, Norvous Prostration caused by the nso of alcohol or tobacco. Wakefulness, Mental Dcpiesslon, Softening of tho Brain resulting'ln Insanity, and leading lo misery, decay, and death. Premature Old Ago caused by ovcr-exer tiou of tho brain, youthful folly, or over-indul gence. Each box contains ono month's treat ment 5s a box, or six boxes for 255, sent by mail prepaid on receipt of price. WE GUARANTEE SIX BOXES To cure any caso. With each order received by us for six boxes, accompanied wltli 255. wo will send the purchaser our written guaranteo to re fund tho money if the treatment doce not effect a cure. Guarantee's issued only by J. P. KING AND SONS, Chemists. Queen-street. Auckland. LIVER COMPLAINTS. DR. KING'S DANDELION ANL QUININE LIVER PILLS (without Mor oury). Tin; Best Remedy for Biliousness, Stomach Dkran-iikmknt, Flatulence, Pain 6 Between the Shoulders, Bad Appetite, Indigestion-, Acidity, Headache, Heart burn, and all other symptoms of disordered liver and dyspepsia. Acknowledged by many cininoiit surgeons to bo the safest and mildest pills for every constitution.—ln Boxes at Is IJd. 2sod, and Isftd. Sold byChemistsandMcdioine Vendors throughout the world. Prepared by Jos. Rorkc, London. Specially valuublo Pilii for residents abroad and travellers. Sold by KK_IPTUOItNE. PROPSER & Co. "PEPPER'S" QUININE AND IRON I TONIC rouses and de. elopes the nervous energies, enriches the blood, promotes appetite, dispels languor and depression, fortilles tho digestive organs. (~ a specitio remedy for neuralgia, aijne, indigestion, fever 3of every kind, chest affections, and in wasting diseases, scrofulous tendencies, kc. Tho wholo frame is greatl. Invigorated by Pepper's Tonic, tho menial faculties brightened, tho constitution greatly .trcngthoncil. imd a ntimi to robust health certain. Bottles, SI doses, Is (id ; next slzo, lis. Kohl by Chemists everywhere. The name of.). Pepper, Bedford Laboratory. London, must be on the label. There is no Tonic so certain in effectaa Popper's Quinine andiron. It is strongly recommended to residents in India and the. Colonies, and should always bo kciit ready for use in every case of fever or febrilo condition. Sold by KKMPTHORNE! PROSSER& Co. TARAXACUM AND PODOPIIYLLIN, Prepared only by J. Pepper, London. This Fluid combination, extracted from medi cinal roots, is now used instead of blue pill and calomol for the cure of dyspepsia, biliousness, and all symptoms of congestion of tho liver, which are generally pain beneath the sbouldors, headache, drowsiness, no appetite, furred tongue, disagreeable taste in tho morning, giddiness, disturbance of the stomnch, and fool ing of general depression. It sets the sluggish liver in motion, very slightly actson tho bowels. giving a sense of health and comfort within 2i ours. It is the safest medicine. Taraxacum and Podophvllln is a fluid made only by J. PEPPER, Bedford Laboratory, Ixindon, whose name is on every label. Bottlos, 2s 9d and is Od. Sold by all Chemists. A most valuablo and assential medicine for India, Australia, tho Capo, mid Colonies generally. Sold by gEMPTHORNB, PROSSEK & Co. " C<ULPHOLINE LOTION. '—An Ex- O tcrnal Means of CURING SKIN DISKASICi.I. Thcro is scarcely any eruption but will yield to " Sulpholine" in a few days, ant! commence to fade away even if it, seems past cure. Ordinary pimples, redness, blotches, icurf, rniigiinc.3. vanish as if by magic; wliilsl aid, cn.-liii-ii! -- skin disorders, tlint havo plagued the sufli-rer. for years, however deeply rooted tlicv nun l-n. "Siiliiholino" will successfully attack them. Ii I'.eilroys the animaleuhu which cause these iiusigiiliy. irritable, painful uffee tions, and a'vey? produces a clear, health. natural ri.i_liti.Mi vi the skin. "SulpholiiK Lot-on" is.i;,!ii !.>.-.':i>:i-:i i^o'iinsls. liotlles, slid Made by J. Pepper nml Co., London. Sold l.y KFMITM'MINE. PKOSSKR S. Co. IroiiiivoiiKcry. w*Tf_s_mmmmAm^t a JB. B L A I X I E, ! • VICTOBIA-BTRKPT, IMPORTER OF BUILDERS' & FURNISH ING IRONMONGERY Ojbect from Manufacturers, Has fGr Sale, at Low Rate.- Carpenters' Tools Nails, Locks, Hinges Kitchen Ranges Resistor Grates, In greaS Variety Marble and er.amellod Sfc'c Mantelpiece! '■ Largest Stock iv Auckland Marblo, Electroplate, Curb, and other F9nderii Galvanized Iron, Sheet Lead, and Zlno i Slate, Cement, and Plaster INSPECTION INVITED j COUSINS AND ATKIN, '' __ COACH BUILDERS, ' I Elliott and Albert-streets, J Have in Stock— _ Double and Single-seated Buggies, Hooded i Pbaatons, Vis-a-vis, Waggonettes, Dog ! Cortß, Second-hand Phcetons j and Buggies, Also, Many Thousands Seasoned Finished Spokes, tho Host Stock in Auckland. i



Tea Merchants A TEA OF RARE & MATCHLESS EXCELLENCE, INDISPENSABLE FOR THE CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAH HOLIDAYS. A DELICIOUS AND REFRESHING GUP OF TEA. THIS may bo obtained by Purchasing tho Finn Blend of INDIA AND CHINA TEAS SOLD I) V ROBERT NEAL, At Two Shillings and Fourponca po» Pound. PURITY AND QUALITY UNEQUALLED. ROBERT~NEAL, THEATRE E'OYAL BUILDINGS, QUEEN AND VICTORIA-STREETS, Auckland.



NELSON MOATE & Co. DRINK OUR Pußl JJJMDED TIA It has No Equal far Truo Natural Flavour, Valua, end SlronQ.ti. PRICES 2/-, 2/4, 2/87" 3/-, 3/4, 4/- S Mil. and Mb. Pockets. HALF-CHESTS. BOXES. "PRESS," "■r. Nalsoa lo a Professional Too Tastor and Blander." AWARDED COLD & 6ILVER MEDALS. pLSOtf,]fOATE&(JO. TEA MERCHANTS, CHRISTCHURCH DUNEDIN, AUCKLAND, WELLINGTON. MUENTS-EVERYH HERB. 1 " B *^^* Ten .liercliauts. Tea Co., London. floods Oiuen Away : I. s. of Tea Sold: 3 3 000. 9,000. In Auckland by tho Company's Agent, W. S. COLLINS, Tea Dealer & Family Grocor, JUNCTION OF QUEEN ANDGREY SI REETS AUCKLAND. TERMS STRICTLY CASH. ma Optician, &c. TP E A C O O X, • OPTICIAN, HAS IN STOCK SPECTACLES AND EYS CLASSICS, of overy description. An ACOCRATB Fit Guaranteed. COMPOUND MICnOSCOPKS & TKLB SCOPES, Powerful and Choap, Aneroid Barometers, Thermometers, ELKeTKio Hells, Batteries, and FITTINOB. Mivcnoctlo Klectrlc Machines and Medical Colli, OPKUA (M.A.-SKH, BINOCULAR, FIELD ANI) MARINE GLASSES. THEODOLITES, SEXTANTS, COMPASSBH. SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT. - TAYLOR'S SEWING MACHINES. Tho Balance of Stock of these excellent Hand and Treadle Machines will bo sold at 2f per cent discount. Nearly 600 in uso In Auck land. OPPOSITE THE POST-OFFICE, KIIORTLAND-BTUKKT. Coachbnilders, &c npiIAMBS CAKIUAGE AND DRAY _.. FACTORY ..AMI-',!. MAOKIE, Pkovmrtor. VICTUUi.'.-ri'rKKET EAST, AUCKLAND I:.;..iir_ 'J every description In WooA and ro.'i ::.':iil}' ex. i .itH on I ho nliortc. t nouce. Alv .v..-.i nn'll.-imi- A lame <|t, .nlity of Lumps. ■ !-.i In'ml .ir':i inn! Spok<vi, Koil Uuir ■•«lk_a. and Koluvrt Town Hardwood. v.!>..-.-nmitn- Orders pauntually attended ti Tm d w i n tit a r v i c, CARRIAGE AND BUGGY BUILDER, HAS REMOVED FROM UPPER QUEEN - STEET TO UPPER SYMONDS-STREET, And hope,, to retain all his old Customers and Kitla some new. mHE LARGEST nnd BEST STOCK of JL MACHINES in Auckland, Comprising- Tlll. RUIII. 10 BAYLISS & THOMAS'S ROYAL MAIL CLUB BUSSEV'S DUVEY'S. Prices from £ 13, with Ball Bearings. Trioycles Willis's Sociablo and Single, and Royal Mail Rcpaii'3 a Specialty.—SEßVlCE & FITTON -2, Grey-street, Auckland CSunsinitli. JJ_ E V I T T , GJJNMAKER, 251. QUEKN-STRKKT, AUCKLAND (Opposilo the City Market), Established 1859. Intending Buyors should inspect tho largo stock of Brcccli and Mnzzlo-loiuiing Guns on hand. Tliey will see the host value in Auck land. Every gun thoroughly examined and , guaranteed before delivery. Hammcrloss Guns [ with Sicmen'a Patent Steel Barrels, 12 and 20 : gauge; Silver's Patent Anti-recoil Butt Plates; Wcbl. y's Hull Dog and Irish Constabulary Re volver;!, also liia Npw Patent Self-extracting Revolver; ICynooh's Patent "Porfeot" Re loading Metallic Cui'lridgeCases and Crimpers Elcy's Revolver Ammunition and Metallic Cartridge Cases; Newcastle Cliillod Shot; Cuytlss and Harvey and Pigon Wilk's and Lauvenco's Gunpowder; Elcy's Wadding and Cartridge Cases; Powder Flasks, Shot Pouches, Game Bags, Gnu Cases, Cartridge Belts, Gun Oil, Tow Cor Gun Cleaning, Ferret Muzzlos and Bells, Saloon Riiies, Air Canes, Breooh-loading Implements, Fishing Tackle, Cutlery. f\r^ woi-ks, REPAIRS, Inducting Browning and Ro stocking, specially attended 10, and satisfaction guaranteed, D. EVITT, qunmaker and importer, 251, Queen-street, auckland (Opposite tho City Market). ■W J. D ALT ON, 0.8., * AncrtiTECT and Surveyor, Has Removed to High-street (fronting Vulcan l_±nc), over Mr White's, Law Stationer. .PATENT AGENT



7__oii_raongcryt i l>fMff ni.>imifin miliMiiii.tii^jDw' ' —.: v.j*w.ij.i!^w.uyi!|yffi»uljil'.| iy| ___]. POiBTSE & CO., FURNISHING AND GKESNEBAti lEONMONGKHiBS, QUEEN AND HIGH STREETS, AUCKLAND, HAVE NOW IN STOQK A Choice Assortment ot fiLIIGTEO-PLATBD WARE, _E_ POETBE &; CO. Invite Persona now Building to Inspect their Lart'o Stock of COOKING RANGES. H! JtfO JEv _L JBj JEt; oC C_/C__-)- Havo just unpacked A LAROE SHIPMENT OF WASHING, WRINGING, AND MANGLING MACHINES, FR. M TDK REST MAKERS. E. POETEE & CO. Have just received Ihe'r Annual Shipment, per s.s. lonic, of CRICKETING AND LAWN TENNIS GOODS, DIRECT FROM THE BEST MAKERS. BATS, BALLS, J,j_Wi QUARRS, GAUNTLETS, NETS, BAGS, TENNIS RACKETS, BALLS, NETS, COURT MARKERS, &C. PRICES REDUCED TO THE LOWEST POSSIBLE. EI. PORTER & CO., HARDWARE MERCHANTS, (REfAIL-QUEEN-STREET) (WHOLESALE-HIGH-STREET) AUCKLAND..



Beett's Auckland Almanac an_> Pro vincial Handbook, for 1881, is now on sole at all booksellers. As a New Year present, nothing is so suitable as the Domestic Sewing Machine of Shakespear & Co., Queen-street, opposite the Market,—(Advt. At a debating society the other evening ' two members wrangled as to who had the floor. In a few minutes both had it by turn., with the chairman as referee.



Sewing Machines. |l .Established 1855.] BY SPECIAL Ji^rjlpjjpre^foAPPOlNTMENT. "DICYCLES! BICYCLES! BICYCLES! 1 SEWING MACHINES!! II SEWING MACHINKSII • ' -';:|I "Oh, men with sisters dear, ! i« Oh, men with lovers and wives, Buy a "DOMESTIC" Maohlne, and they - /ill Will thank you all their lives." Indeed, nothing could be moro acceptable ««■ suitable as a NEW YEAR PRESENT. ,| THB LARGEST SHOW-ROOMS AND THBag BEST AND CHEAPEST STOCK IN _ NEW ZEALAND. ;l SHAKESPEAR & CO. . _. OFFICES: Opposite the Mabk et, tJUEEN-STREET. ■ , Warehouse: Lornk-btkeet. fffl QURREY TJILLS Ti-STATS'|| . APPLICATIONS fob the purchase OF UNSOLD ALLOTMENTS On any portion of this Estate v ■ WILL NOW BE RECEIVED :■■_] By the undersigned, "AT THE OFFICE, SHOtt_LAND-STBEBT. ! '. TSRMS. One-flfth Cash; balance within five yew». I Interest seven per cent. i_\ Loans for building on lots; interest, seven per a oent.; can be repaid by instalments. A. BOARDMAN, t ;§_ Agent. .. HE NEW ZEALAND TOBACCO^ J. GROWING AND MANUFACTURING ~/. COMPANY (LIMITED).. Head Office and Factory : Auckland. I IMPORTANT TO FARMERS. Tho above Company is desirous of com municating with Farmers and others who are ■■ willing to grow Tobacco. Genuino Havanaana Amonoan Seed and all information FRb». M whioh can be obtained at my office, Mercantile | Chambers, next to Hank of New Zealand. jH AUGUST VOLLBRACHT, M Working Manager, r December 1.1883. _ y. HOLLIS AND BROOGH'B LINE OF || COACHES. Leave Auckland Leave ONEiruNOA j j 0.15 a.m. ..0 n-m. 10..-H' a.m. f.:_) a.m. , M 11.0 a.m. . 9.0 a.m. j. 12.15 p.m. 3 9.15 a.m. >§I 1.0 p.m. . 10.30 a.m. 2.0 p.m. .% 11.15 a.m. y 9-15i.r0. 2 . 12.15p.ra. :M ais p.m. -g 1.0. p.m. . hi _.') p.ra.- g5 l-30 P-m* 4.30 p.ra \___\fi 2.30 p.m. I 5,0 p.m. £* 3.15 p.m. 6.0 p.m. w 5. 1.0. p.m. 7.0 p.m. HBS s.sop.m. m 11 p.m. HE> 6.30 p.m. Saturday, 10 and Sg Saturdays, 6.0 p.m. 11p.m. K<s 6.30 p.m. Sundays: <»« Sundays: m 10.0 a.m. 8.30 a.m. MB 2.0 pan. 11.30 a.m. 6.0 p.m. P-s____- Coaches for Special Trips, Brakes, Buggies, and "Saddle Horses for hire, at ManuKau Stables, Lower Queen-street. Onehunga. HOLLIS & BROUGH. Proprietors.