BAY OF ISLANDS COAL COM PANY.

Loss of Fifteen Hundred on the Half-

Year's Operations.

The half-yearly meeting of shareholders in the Bay of Islands Coal Company was held yesterday, Mr J. C. Firth presiding. There were nearly a dozen gentlemen present. Directors' Report.—This report stated that the sales of coal for the past half-year have been 13,349 tons coal, an increase of 819 tons on the sales of the previous six months. No further boreholes have been put, down, and the prospecting operations hnve been confined to No. 2 and No. 6 levels. The increase in sales above alluded to in due to the work done in No. 2 level, which has opened up more coal, and thua increased the output. Nothing definite has been arranged yet in regard to the request made to Government far assistance towards prospecting further afield. The directors have declined to take over the rail way,and tholinewillshortlybeopenedtodeep water, and worked by Government. When this is done, steps will betaken to dispose of the steamer and barges now at work on the river. The .statement of accounts shown a lohs of L 1,500 16a Id as the result of the half-year's work. The expenses in every department have been reduced as low an possible, find the directors will continue to use their best exertions in the interests of the Company. The directors retiring by rotation are Messrs Peacock and William son, who, being eligible, oiler themselves for re-election. Twoauditorswillalao have to bo appointed for the current year. For the directors—l. (.'. Firth, Chairman. Pm ikit an ii Loss Account. — This showed: Expenditure : Winning coal, pumping ex penses, atores, and labour at colliery, L 6,346 Us 10(1; railway carriage of coal to barges, : L 307 9h ; barging coal to vessels at loading "•round, LO4B 6a 8d : total, L7,3t>2 7s 6d ; prospecting, LBO2 (is lid; forage, L 209 !js 4d; freight on goods to colliery, L25 17s; general charges and expenses, L 479 lls 5d ; interest and discount, L 451 14s 9d ; interest on railway expenditure by Government, L3lO lls 2d; Royalty fee, L 221 9s 8d ; salaries, Ls2fl ; sawmill loss, by fire, L 100: total, Llo,4Bo:te9d: balance,L6Bsl2s3d. Receipts —Balance of profit and loss, old account, 30th June, 1883, LBl5 3s l()d; sales of 15,349 tons coal, L 8,668; rent of cottages and land at colliery, L 95 Is 9d ; profit on stores and timber sold, and work done at colliery, L 132 19s 2d; hulk, Bella Marina, Ll7 9d; scrap iron sold, L 75 6a; balance, L«BS 12s 3d : total, L 10.489 3s 9d. Balance-sheet. —Thisstatementshowed: Liabilities: Capital—2,ooo shares paid up, L 20.000; GG6 new shares, Ist issue, paid up, L6',GOO ; 334 new shares, 2nd issue, paid up, L 3.340. Reserve Fund : Debts and lia bilities—Overdraft at Bank of New Zea land, L 4.204 17s 4d ; money orders issued, but not presented for payment, L 845 5s Id; amount due to Government for Koyalty, L 5.177 7s 8d; bills payable, L4BO 17s 9d; debt* due by the Com pany, L 751 lla: total, L 43.459 18a lOd. Assets -. Property held by the Company— lease of coal mine, L 4.505 ; freehold land, L 2.059 6s 7d; leasehold land, L 10 0; buildings, L 3.207 13s 5d ; plant, 1,19,571 14.s 2d: total, L 29.443 14s 2d ; permanent works, L 10.356 10s; cash in hand, head otlice and colliery, L4O lls 8d ; debts due to the Company, L 1,887 4a 8d ; office furniture, L 145 4a 3d ; goods and timberat colliery, LHOti 0a lOd; coal in hulk Bella Marina, L2!)5 Is ; profit and loss, balance, LOSS I2s 3d : total, L 43.459 18s lOd.

In moving the adoption of the report and financial statement, the Chairman drew at tention to the lons of LI ,500 which had been sustained on the half-year's operations. He said the directors had endeavoured for the futuvo to avoid the recurrence of such a deficit by reducing the wages of the men employed in getting the coal and at work on the mine?. They had also raised the price of coal Gd per ton. The first of these arrangements came into force at the begin ning of the year, while the eecond,!relating to the increase in the price of coal, would take effect from the first of March. The directors hoped by these means to put themselves in the position of avoiding loss, but otherwise, if that was not suffi cient, there were still two alternatives before them. He would recommend either further reduction of wages or the closing of the mine, because it was not to be supposed that shareholders would continue to invest money in an enterprise which did not give them a fair return or any return at all upon their capital. Hitherto, the Bay of Islands Coal Company had not been a success as far aa the shareholders were concerned, inas much as they had only received a little under 3 per cent, on their investment during the last 15 years, amounting to rather morethan LIO.OOO, while the workmen received over L 194,000, the total value of the coal sold being about L 305,000. It would thus be seen that the workmen had received two-third.-- of the total value of the coal sold, while the shareholders got little more than one-thirtieth of that sum. These figures would show that if the mine tew i!iijV>fs! Mp. to fch'.'e: ■■.::-- .!.. in-

Vms to -.iy that capita! nutat* ou more than its proportion of the profit pro duced by labour, but this was not so as far aa the Bay of Islands Coal Company was concerned. The speaker proceeded to point out that where capital was invested in developing resources of a country, labour should be content to participate in the losses aa well as the profits, or at least to make due allow ance. The closing of the mine would bo a public calamity, but he did not think it right that the shareholders should be called upon to bear the whole brunt of the enterprise.—ln seconding the motion, Mr Thomas Peacock, M.H.R., took excep tion to the remarks of the Chairman about the reduction of wages. There was no in tention on the part of the directors to ■make further reductions in the wages. The real difficulty they had to face was that the coal had given out or become so thin as to render its working unremunera tive. An increase on the output was the only means of a return to prosperity. An application had been made to the Govern ment for a grant towards boring for a fresh seam, and seeing that the land was ow ned by the Government and was practi cally useless for agricultural purposes, and that they had paid L 3.000 royalty fees, being more than four times the value of the land—he thought it should be granted.—Mr Isaacs suggested a further increase in the price of coal.—The adoption of the report, etc., was then agreed to. Directors.—On the motion of Mr W. S. Wilson, Messrs Williamson and Peacock were re-elected directors.

Auditors.—Messrs John Batger and T, L. White were re-elected.

This concluded the business,

MINING NEWS.

[BY TELEGRAPH.—OWN CORRESPOIfDENT.]

Thames, this day. MAXUKAO.—Owing to the sultry state of the atmosphere, the ventilation of the work ings is impaired, no current of air reaching the stopea in the neighbourhood of No' 2 reef at the 200 feet level, and the manager has been obliged to temporarily suspend working. Endeavours have been made, to improve the state of the air by cleaning out the drive at the battery level. Should thia prove ineffectual, a winze will be sunk to connect with the lower workings, The stoppage cannot be of long duration, but is vexatious in the present interesting prgj. pects of the Company. Lokdok.—The No. 1 reef was broken down this afternoon at the intermediate level, above No. 4, and dibs of gold were freely found in the quartz. Deep Level Cross.—ln view of the pros pective great increase of traffic at the 640 ft level, the manager is carrying out con siderable improvements to the tram-road there.

[from the "coromaxdel mail."]

Minixu matters have been quiet for the past week, and very few of the claims ap pear to bo doing any good. Vizard's, how ever, is an exception. During the week they have crushed 19 tons for the first-class return of 53 ens. gold, three tons of this giving the magnificent return of 27 ounceß although it is from a very small leader. No doubt this will pay handsomely.

Matawai. —A large quantity of general dirt has already been carted to the battery, and the stud' in the paddock is continually increasing. They will start crushing next week. The reef in main drive is looking well, and yielding good average crushing dirt.

Juat-in-Time. —Getting fair crushing ma terial from the winze on No. 1 reef. There is also a little gold shewing in No. 2, but nothing of any importance.

Albion.— Driving through splendid coun try. The slide has taken a sudden bound northwards. It is intended to have a survey to ascertain the position of the big reef which yields splendid prospects on the surface, but very little work is done on it. Kapanga. —Getting very rich stone from Scotty's reef. The general stuff is also very good. Corby. —Average crushing stuff is being obtained from the stopes at the low leveC The main drive is etill going through splen* did country. The reef has taken a sudden turn from its original course, bnt looks first rate.

- TokUea.— The manager is getting a littla in the stopes under the van tunnel. The main drive is still very hard; about 120 feet estimated to drive yet before touching the reef, but about SO feet of it is expected to be in good country. Tributers McNeil and party are getting good payable stuff from the stopes ; a few specimens; leader small; general stuff very good. Union Beach. —The manager reports'get ting stone showing coarse gold in the drive on tha Venus reef, and splendid dish pros pects. The drive on the black reef is making good headway. A fine reef is ia hand, and the country is very good.

INTERESTING CASE TO VOLUNTEERS.

[BY TELEGRAPH—OWN CORRESPONDENT.]

Thames, this day.

A singular Volunteer case was heard in the R.M. Court yesterday. F. Millett, a member of the late Hauraki Rifle Volun teers, sued his Captain (Small) for propor tion of the value of the Company's asseta, the latter amounting to the total sum of £242. The Captain had Etruck claimant and 80 others from the Company's roll for refusal to bs sworn under the new regulations and for" non-attendance at! parades and had called a meeting of the Company without appointing a place. Fourteen persona remained on the roll, and six of these met at the specified time at an officer s residence, and determined upon a division of the assets among these fourteen. The Magistrate decided that the plaintiff and the others had been illegally removed from the roll, and were therefore still members of the Company. The meeting of members was also illegal, and as there was virtually no decision of the Company as to the disposition of the property, plaintiff could not at present re cover, and was therefore nonsuited.

HIKURANGI HORTICULTURAL SHOW.

TiiK annual x'v.r,-.-; of u-'i l.ikurauga nVH the duhool-room, andtho weather being-line, there was a largo turn-out of visitors. The quality of the exhibits was uniformly ex cellent, and the entries numerous. The black and white grapes shown by Mr E. 0. Weaver were a splendid lot. Potatoes were, a good show—those of Mr Sissons, which took the prize, being deservedly admired ; while the onions shown by Mr Neish were excel lent specimens. There were in all 57 classes, and in all of these, with the excep-' tion of eleven, there was competition. The following are the awards of the judges:— yg Tomatoes, W. Boult; cucumbers, Free loman ; peas, H. Phillips ; kidney beans, Reed; scarlet runners, Thee. Wakelur; cabbage, Hutchison ; collection of potatoes, R. Sisson ; turnips, Mrs Alderton; long carrots, Boult; short horn carrots, Keed ; beetroot, W. Boult ; potato unions, Carruth ; seed onions, Neiah ; pickling onions, Neish; round white potatoes, Mrs J. Davis; round red potatoes, white kidney, and red , kidney potatoes, Hanlon ; vegetable mar row, W. Boult; pumpkins, Carruth; custard marrow, Ramsbottom; parsley, Mrs Johnston; green corn, Freeman; white and black grapes, E. O. Weaver j peaches, E. Boult; purple plums, Mrs Griffin; yellow plums, R. Sissons; nec , tarines, Hanlon; dessert apples, J. Carter; cooking apples, Mrs Griffin ; dessert pears, D. Sissons; cooking pears, Mair; lemons, Carruth; water-melon, E. Boult; green walnuts, Carruth; quinces, R. Sissons; blackberries, W. Carter; strawberries, E. Boult; rhubarb (three sticks), Hanlon; oranges, E. Boult; best collection of fruit of ten dishes, Hanlon; hand bouquet of flowers, Mrs Griffin; table bouquet of flowers, E. 0. Weaver; fresh butter (lib roll), Mrs Phillips.

PRESBYTERIAN ASSEMBLY.

(BY TELEGRAPH.—PRESS ASSOCIATION,)

Wellixcton, yesterday. On resuming this morning, Rev. Mr Cairn* said he believed it would be wise to increase the number of the Church Extension Com mittee by having one representative mem ber from all the presbyteries for the purpose of considering the various cases that come before it, as this wo aid interest the whole Church. The motion was lost.—Key. Mr McKenzie Fraser read a report on the new hymn-book called " Church Praise." Mr Fraser spoke highly as to the excellence of the work, and strongly recommended the Assembly to adopt it. The motion was seconded by Rev. J. Patterson, who also spoke in ad miration of the hymn book. After a lengthened conversation on the subject, the Assembly came to the following finding:— "The Assembly receives the report, thanks the Committee, and especially the Rev. Mr McKenzie Fraser, who prepared the report and adopts the edition of psalma and hymns styled/ Church Praise,"[which gives a full number of psalms and hymns as suitable for use in the service of praise in the church, and as a great improvement in every respect on the book now in use, cordially recommends its introduction whenever practicable, and enjoins congregations to be careful in introducing the book so as to combine harmony and avoid pressing un duly on the circumstances of individuals and congregations. The Assembly further instructs the clerk to ask Messrs Wisher and Co., publishers, to issu3 a complete edition, having a title page suitable to this church."

There was a general increase of Sabbath schools reported as compared with last year, there being 86 schools, 742 teachers (322 males, and 420 females), and (j,ooi scholars, with an average attendance of 5,140. Snbbath school libraries contain 1,248 volumes. 683 schorl? attend the week-night Bible class, and there are 4 pre paration classes for teachers.

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 18S4.

Printed and Published by the Proprietor1 HENRY BRKTT, of Symonda-atreet, at hit General Printing Office, Wyndham-street, 1* the Province of Auckland, New Zealand. Saturday. February 23, ISM.



Auctions. piTY OF AUCKLAND. The Allotments of Land Advertised for Sale On TUESDAY NEXT by Mr G. W. Binncy, are (or the present WITHDRAWN FROM SALE, THE SALE BEING POSTPONED FOR A TIME. P. A. PHILIPS. Town Clerk. Town Clerk's Office. February 21,1884. 304 W. S. COCHRANE. ] [JAS. DACRB. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 26, i IMPORTANT SALE op FIRST-CLASS PICTURES OLD OIL PAINTINGS, WATER COLOURS, PHOTOGRAPHS. THE Subscribers will sell, at their Rooms, Queen-street, on Tuesday, 26th Instant, at II o'clock. 55 FIRST-CLASS PICTURES, Consisting of— OLD OIL PAINTINGS by celebrated English Paintora WATER COLOURS by Hoyte, Gully, ana Sharp PHOTOGRAPHS. All Handsomely Framed. The above Choice Pictures are partly tho Collec tion of A. H. Shipley, Esq., and partly a Consignment from England. NOW ON VIEW. CATALOOUE3 ON APPLICATION SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. W. S. OOOHBANBJ [JAS. DAGBI WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 27. PADDOCK IN EDEN TERRACE, To be Leased for 14 Years. rilHB Subscribers will Lease by Auction, I at their Rooma, Queen-atreet, on Wednes day, 27th tost, at 12 o'clock, For a Term op 14 Years, , A LARGE PADDOCK, containing about 2 Acres, situated nearly opposite the Brewery, New North Road. SAMUEL COCHRANE 4 SON, Auctioneers. W, 8. COCHBAKKJ [JA3, DACR* WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 27. BUILDING ALLOTMENTS. HACKETT-STREET, PONSONBY. THE Subscribers will sell by auction at their Rooms, Quaen-strcet, on Wednes day, 27th inst, at 12 o'clock. ALLOTMENTS 17 and 18, situated corner of Hackett-street and Percival Parade, 115 feet frontage, a vary choice Building Site, with good view, and a very short distance from Shelly Beach Rood. FOR POSITIVE SALE. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. W, 3. COCHRAKB.] [JAMBS DACRB. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 27. VALUABLE BUILDING SITES, NEW NORTH ROAD. TO BE LEASED FOR FORTY YEARS fT\HE Subscribers will Leasa by auction, A. at their Rooms, Queen-street, on Wednes day. 27th instant, at 12 o'clock, FOR 40 YEARS LEASE, 17 FIRST-CLASS BUILDING ALLOT MENTS, EDEN TERRACE, situated on the New North Road (opposite the Brewery), averaging from 33 feet to 40 feet frontage, by 120 to 200 feet in depth. Plans and further particulars ou applying to SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. B, TOSXS.] 1.8. C. CARS.] |B. D. TO2TKS. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 25. NEW ZEALAND RIFLE ASSOCIATION ANNUAL CONTEST. REFRESHMENT- BOOTHS. B. TONKS & CO. liriLL sell on Monday, the2sthinat, at YY 12 o'clock, REFRESHMENT AND LUNCHEON BOOTH PUBLICAN'S BOOTH RIGHT FOR FRUIT STALLS B. TOHKS.] [B. O. CARR.] [B. D. IONK3. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 26, : AT II A.M. CARGO OF SUGAR. Ex Rio, from Mauritius. B. TONKS & CO. fXAVE received instructions from Messrs Jl Crulckahank and Co., to offer for eale.on Tuesday, the 26th inst., at 11 o'clock, THE ENTIRE CARGO OF SUGARS, Consisting of— 230 TONS OE MAURITIUS SUGARS, A3 UNDER: — A Constance - 705 POCKETS WHITE CRYSTALS C Mon Desert — 1,212- POCKETS WHITE CRYSTALS B Aftna-1,035 POCKETS WHITE CRYSTALS D Mon Desert - 1,324 POCKETS WHITE SUGARS J Mon Desert-.1,048 POCKETS WHITE SUGARS Jb^WoiT"&isert - 1,074 POCKETS WHITE OK^ SUGARS B Mon Desert - 1.4C6 POCKETS WHITE SUGARS H Beanchamp - 1,542 POCKETS WHITE SUGARS. * SAMPLE MATS NOW ON VIEW AT MART. SATURDAY, MARCH 8, At 12 o'clock. THE undersigned have received instruc tions to sell By public auction (by order of the Registrar of the Supreme Court) at their Auction Mart, Queen-street, on Saturday, the eighth day of March next, at noon, ALL THAT IMPROVED FARM, contain ing 35-la. 3r. 32p., Bituato near Hamilton Kast, Waikato, being allotments 178,179, 210. 211. 212, 213 and 211, and part of 181 of the Parish of Kirikiriioa (now in the occupation of J. B. Whyto, Esq.) and adjoining the Township of Claudelands. The Farm is well and substantially fenced and subdivided into suitable paddocks. The whole (with the exception of asmall portion consisting of Valuable Bush) is under grass, or In cultiva tion. Thoro is a small dwelling-house and out> buildings on the property. Titlo—Under tho Land Transfer Act Far farther particulars apply to tho under signed, where the Conditions of Sale may be seen. B. TONKS AND CO.. Auctioneers, Queen-street, Auckland. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 26. ■ AT THE LAND MART, 65, QUEEN STREET, AT 11 O'CLOCK. • 1 fTTHE Subscribers have been favoured X with instructions to Sell !, AIMA HOUSE, ALMA PLACE, PARNELL, Admirably adapted as a Boardlng-hons*, con i taining dining-room, 2 sitting-rooms, bedroom, scullery, kitchen and servant's' bedroom, and upstairs ,5 bedrooms. Gas and water laid on throughout Lhe house, with the usual outhouses attached, and large garden. Allotment 70 feet frontage, and 120 feet in depth. The above is In tlMWough jropair, and within 15 minutes' walk of the Poat-oltlce. The omnibuses pass close to the bouse every quarter of an hour. For particulars, apply on the premises or to the jflftjßfc. Auctioneer, Jorniß,onohalfcosh OEOBGE SIBBIN,



AJiFJtKO BVUHILAM». THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23. THE REMUERA YARDS. FOR SALE, at the Remuera Yards, on Thursday, February 23, A PuroShorthorn P.IIII Dairy Cows. Store Cattle 160 Head Well-farted Cattle 7do Fat Sheep and Lambs 50 Black-faced Two-tooth Ewes 50 Fat Pigs Fat and Store Pigs For private sale, Lincoln, Leicester, and Merino Rams ALFRED BUCKLAND. nOUNTRi' CA|TTLE SALES. Papakura— Wednesday, February -' ALFRED RUCKLANP. TUESDAYS. THE HAYMARKET. SALE OF WOOL, SHEEPSKINS, HIDES, TALLOW. HAY and STRAW, eacli TUESDAY, at 12 o'clock. ALFRED BUCKLAND FOR PRIVATE SALE, on liberal terms, Oio Estate of Wm. [Mclaughlin. Kan-. containing about 3.000 acres, in lota of 10 acre? and upwards, as may be agreed upon. This property is near the Papatoitoi Station; has been in grass for about '.'0 years ; is well adapted for agriculture, and is in stood heart, for cropping aa well as bearing good grass at the present time. Terms: One-third Cash; balance can remain at fl per cent.—Apply to Win. McLaughlin, Esq.. or * ALFRED BUCKLAND. FOR SALE, a Choice Farm, fenced, and in grass, equally near the Kihikihi and To Awa mutu Townships, containing 58fi acres. ALLOTMENTS Nos. 34 and .15. containing 100 acres, at Whiriwhiri, near Waiukn; substan tially fenced: fronting the Maoris' road leading to Yvaikato Heads. FARM at North Head. Kaipara, containing 171 acres; all fenced. There is a good Dwelling houso and Farm Buildings erected on Oie property, which is mostly in grass. A FAKM of 100 acres, with Cottage in good order; fenced, well watered, and with other improvements; within two miles of a railway station. Prico required, £400. ALFRED BUCKLAND. Auctions. "POSTPONEMENT. TAUP A X I . Owing to the lateness of the Southern Harveet, and to meat the wishes of Intending Purchasers, THE SALE OF TAUPAKI IS POSTPONED TILL THURSDAY, THE 27th MARCH. Intending Purchasers will be met at the Wai r.iauku Station, and horseu and accommodation provided fop them by obtaining order from tho Auctioneers. Plans and further particulars on application. VAILE AND DOUGLAS, Land and Estate Auctioneers, Shortland street. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 27, NOON. PONSONBY ROAD. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE AND EFFECTS. PIANO, MAHOGANY SIDEBOARD, MIRRORS, BOOKS, &c. R. ARTHUR HAS been favoured with instructions from the Trustees of the Rev. John Warren to sell by auction, at his late residonce, Park House, corner of Ponsonby Rood and Hepburn-street, on Wednesday next, at 12 o'clock noon, THE HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE AND EFFECTS, consisting of-prawing-r'oom. Din ing-room, Bedrooms, and Kitchen ; Brussels and other Carpets, Mats. Oilcloth. Cornice Poles and Ringg, Handsome Mahogany Sideboard, Hand some Mirror (gilt frame). Piano, Music Stool. Walnut Loo Table, Chairs; the remainder of the Library—Wesley's. Watson's, and other Works; Bookcase, Suites. Iron and Wood Bed steads, Double and Single Miittrasses. Paill asses, Bedding. Che3ts Drawers, Toilet Tables, Looking Glasses, Toiletware, Withstands, Garden TOOI3. Kitchen Utensils, &c. On view oti the morning of the day of sale. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 25, At 11 o'clock. SALE OF UNREDEEMED PLEDGES. R. ARTHUR HAVING received instructions from Mr James Rac, will sell at his Mart, on Mon day, 25th February, at 11 o'clock. No. 11, DC Gold Watch (by Thoa. Russell and Sons); 197. April 4, 1882, DC Gold Watch; 627, July 28, 1883, OF Gold Watch; 907, March 20, OF Gold Verge; 740, August 4, DCS Watch and Gold Albert; 912. June 2. DCS Watch and S Albert: 310, April 16. DCS Watch ; 213, June 23, DCS Watch: 834, May 26. DCS Watch; 880, May 31, DCS Watch; 237, April 8, DC Geneva: 801, May 24. OF Verge; 436, April 24; 4, March 20, OFS Watch: 595, July 23, OF3 Watch; 862, March 10, DC Brass Watch; 82ft, May 26, DC Waltham and Silver Albert; 614, July 2S, Brass Watch ; 208, June 22, DC Geneva; 946, Juno i, DC Waltham and Silver Albert; 667, May 14, DCS Watch; 365. July 4, DC Geneva and Gold Albert; 119, March 30, DC Wal tham: 201, April 7, OF Geneva: 290, April 14, DC Geneva; 71J. August 2, DCS Watch and Hair Albert; 656, May 14, OF Geneva and S Albert; ITO, March 31, OF Wal tham; 32, May 30, DC Brass; 891, August 20, DC Waltham and Silver Albert; 875. August 18, DCS Watch; 862, August 17, DCS Watch; 991, Angußt 28, Dress Piece; 817, August 11, Clock. 4 Forks, 2 Spoons; 765, August 7, Telescope and 2 Opera Glasses; 30, March 22, Dress Piece and Jacket; 801, October 26, II yards Dress Piece; 60, March 26, Field Glass; 804, October 24, 3 Pairs Boots; 183, July 31. Cruet and Bottles; 611, June 16, Coat, Vest,2 Sheets; 770, April 18, Coat and Vest; 047, April 28. Coat, Vest, 4 Shirts, Dress Coat; 813, August 26, 1882, History of Anstralia; 493, July 13, Bible; 31, March 22, Desk and Work Box; 84, May 6, Bible: 120, May 8. Coat, Vest, 4 Pairs Drawers; 122, May 17, Bale Clothing; 42, May 12, Coat, 2 W Shirts; 355. May 31, Coat, Vest and Trousers; 53, May 25, 1 doz. White Shirts, 3 Sheets; 421, September 27, Overcoat; 712, December 19 Portmanteau; 199, September 15, Bale Clothing; 184, January 22, Sewing Machine and Earrings; 775, August 7. Counterpane, Dress Piece, and 2 Pieces; 685, May 16. Printing Press, with Type ; 137, May 18, Double-barrelled Gun, with case (new)"; 977, January 6. Portmanteau, Tin Box with contents; 200, September 15, 100 yards Calico; 267, May 26, Revolver in case; 717, August 19, 2d pairs of Women's and Boys' Boots in box; 483, July 12, Brooch and Earrings; 228, June 25, Earrings; 993, June 11, Brooch; 868, May 30, 3 Studs and Solitaires (quartz) ; 532, February 13, Brooch and Earrings (greenstone) ; 285, April v, 4-atone Diamond Ring and Gold Pin ; 875, August 18, DCS Watoh and Silver Albert; 811, August 11, DCS Watch ; 862, Aug. 17, DCS Waltham and Silver Albert; 864, Augu3t 17, Ring ; 64, Feb. 12, 10 Books; 31, November 3, 2 Coats, Trousers, and 2 White Shirts; 525, May 1, Treadle. Sewing Machine. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 29, at 1 p.m. By Order of tha Registrar of the Supreme Court. TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION, AT ARTHUR'S MART, On Friday, 29th, at 1 o'clock p.m., DRURY A^LLAOE— Allotments Nos. 63, 63, and 01, Section 8. KARATCA—I6I acres (more or less), being Allot ment No. 80, Parish of Karaka, in the County of Kden. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 28, at noon. HOUSE and SHOP, UNION-STREET. R. C. GREENWOOD HAS received instructions to sell by auction, at his Mart, on afove date, A NEW AND WELL-FINISHED FIVE ROOMED HOUSE AND SHOP IN UNION-STREET, adjoining St. Thomas's Church. Gas and water laid on; stable, 12 x 25, with iron roof; allotment, 30ft. 6in. 80ft, R. C. GREENWOOD, Auctioneer. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 28. SEVEN-ROOMED VILLA RESIDENCE, MOUNT EDEN. R. C. GREENWOOD HAS received instructions from C. H, Prince.Eaq., to sell at his Mart, on Thurs day, the 28th inst., at noon, A New and Well-finished VILLA RESIDENCE OF 7 ROOMS on an Allotment 39ft. Bin. x 1128 ft., four doors past Mummer-street, Mount Eden Koad: gas laid on to five rooms; well,pump, and tank; fine view; 'bna passes every llfteen minutes. R.C. GREENWOOD, Auctioneer.



Auctions. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 28, NOON. R. C. GREENWOOD WILL sell by auction, at hia Mart, 129, Queen-street, at noon, 3 CHOICE VILLA SITES, about quarter acre each, immediately opposite St. John's Church. Northcote, commanding line views of the Harbour and City. Lithographic Plans may be had on application to the Auctioneer. Also, KAURI BUSH, RUARANGI, COUNTY OF MARSDEN- Lot lOti, Ruarangi, containing 98 acres good kauri bush. R, C . GREEN W OOD, Auctioneer. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 29. R. O. GREENWOOD WILL Sell, at hia Auction Mart, 129, Queen-street, on above date, THE WELL-KNOWN. EXTENSIVE, and VALUABLE ESTATE of MESSRS J. AND C. GOULD, consisting of !),;'ioo acres Land—6.ooo acrea magnificent dry land in grass, 1,300 rich swamp, partly drained, fenced, anil sown in grass. Lund ia divided into a number of pad docks by gorxl wire fences, and lion two Dwell ing-houses, with all necessary conveniences for working. — If not sold as a wliol.*, f>,r>oo acres will bn offered, consist insr of 4.000 acres llax swamp and 1,500 acrea dry land; a greatproportinn is drained ami sown with grass, haa a sooil Dwulling houae, with seven paddocks, ami every con venience for working tho property. There are two railway stations of the main To Aroha line adjoining the land, which Li seven miles distant from Ta Aroha, where there is a good market for all kinds of dairy produce. For further particulars apply to Mr W. Aitken, Land Agent, or to R. C. GREENWOOD, Auctioneer. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 26, ISB4, At 12 o'clock. LATE DR. GOLDSBRO'S RESIDENCE. FIRST-CLASS BUSINESS PREMISES. NICE COTTAGE AND ALLOTMENTS AT MOUNT EDEN. SPLENDID VOLCANIC ALLOTMENTS —ONEHUUGA, MOUNT EDEN. LAND AT NORTHCOTE, KOURA WHERO, TAMATERAU, WAI TAKEREI, PAREMAREMO, OMAHA, Ac, &c, &c. D. F. EVANS HAS received instructions from the Executrix of the late Dr. Goldsbro to sell by public auction on Tuesday, February 20, at 12 o'clock. The Comfortable and Commodious RESI DENCE of the late Dr. Goldsbro', situated on tho Manukau Road, Parnell. The House contains eleven rooms, fitted with every convenience; gas and water laid on; coach-house, stables, man's house, &c. This is a most desirable pro perty, and situated in best part of Parnell. and well worthy the attention of any gentleman requiring a rery eomfortjißle home in the most fashionable suburb; besides great prospective value an a business site; grand corner; main road frontage. ONEHUNGA-Lota 13 and 14 of Section 5, of tho subdivision of allotments Nod. 2, 3, 5. and 8. A Good Building Allotment, 30 by 1-0. and situate near the Church Glebe. ONEIIt'NGA—Lot Xo. 41 of Subdivision Into Lots of Part of Allotment No. 72, of Small Lots. Onehnnga, 50 x ISO, and the adjoining Lot 6ti, Subdivision of Allotment 72, One hunga. These two Allotments have a frontage of 50 feet to Queen and Grey streets, by a depth of 300 feet, also a sub stantial Cottage, with right to use of well, near residence of F. Brookfield, Esq. KOL'RAWHERO, County of Rodney—Lot 55, Pariah of Kourawhero, 93 acres. VILLAGE OF TAMATERAU, Parish of Ohiwa, Lot 15, Village of Tamaterau, con taining l acre, more or less. Also (At the same time and place). BIRKENHEAD, Northcote—About 10 acres of r»al!y good land, plenty of bush and good water. Part ot Lot 121, Parish of Takapuno. WAITAKEREI E AST-Part of Lot 58, 10 acres of good land, and near the beautiful Nihutapu Creek. OMAHA—B4 acres, being portion of Lot 31 83 acres. Lot 107 PAREMOREMO, near Riverhead, and situate on main road at Hclonsville—Lot 45, S)} acres ol1 open land, with large road front age. About a milo from railway. KYBER PASS, corner of Seafleld View Road First-class Freehold Property, comprising a Corner Shop with Dwelling of 7 rooms; also adjoining, a Shop with Dwelling of 1 rooma. Shed. Stable. &c. These promises arc fitted with every convenience, nnrl are situated In lhe best business position in ivybcr Pass. The whole property forms a most eligible inv«stment for capitalists and others. MOUNT EDEN. Prospect Terrace—A very comfortable Villa Residence of 5 rooms, quite new, and nicely tinidhed off. together with Allotment IUO x 176, being Allotments Nos. 7 and ?. Also, near the above, 1 First-elans BUILDING ALLOTMENTS, being Nos. 11. 15, 16, ami 17. surrounded by3tone walling, and planted with shelter trees. Gckvl vu-.v, .^ir.wa adjoining the proyertv of MrKwingion. D. F. EVA NS, Auctioneer. DURHAM YARDS, IjlOR SALE, at the Durham Yards, } every Tuesday, at 11 o'clock, HIDES, TALLOW, WOOL, and SKINS, HUNTER & NOLAN, llyilraulic Lime. i HYDRAULIC LIME | § TRADE W MARK | I J.Wilson&:C? 1 I AUCKLAND, N.Z. ' Auckland, 27th November, 1883. MESSRS J. WILSON & CO., Queen-street, Gentlemen,—Wo have used your Lime for several purposes (including Concrete Sea Wall at Mongonui Mill), and have been quite satisfied with same, 'iours truly, Tine Auckland Tim Ban Company, Limited.—W. C. DAu>yrJuN., Secretary. PLEASE APPLY FOR CIRCULARS EX PLAINING TREATMENT. Samples of Concrete on view at our office, and in the Museum, which have been over 20 years in the sea. All the Mahurangi Limer are not alike, and none of Wilson's is genuine without the Trade Mark. /GROUND LIME. GKOUND LIMX FOR SALE SOUTHGATU 8 SIAHURANGI HYDRAULIC GROUND ROCHE LIME. In any quantity, for Concrete Paths, Floors Cellars, Re. (next to stone flagging is un rivalled for durability and hard-setting qualities). For tanks and other wet work it ia a first-class material. B.KBANE, SOLE AGENT, CUSTOMS-STREET IVTAHURANGI PEYDRAULIC LIME. PULHAM, BANNATYNE & CO., Customs street, Auckland. Finding we were unablo to meet the increas ing demand for our Lime, wo havo erected new kilns and grinding machinery, which enable us 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 our friends and the 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 Pipes, Firewood, &c. &c Special. We respcottully invite Public Attention to the following BARGAINS: 500 Dozen Flax Shirts, lined backs. Is Bd, were 500 Trousers and Vesta 12s 6d, worth 18s 6d 10 Cases Printed Mole trousers, 5s lid SO Dozen Men's Felt Hats, 2s 6d 50 Boxes White Dres3 Shirts, 3s Bd 100 Dozen Felt Hats, 2s 6d 5,000 Yards Nnn's Veiling at Is 10,000 Yards All-wool Flannel at Is 500 Pairs Super Blankets, All Wool, 12s 6d. The Public must not overlook the advantage In selecting from an Entirely New Stock, and the fact that we offer none but Reliable Goods, «T» COS GR A V'E & Co.



Ironmongery. WHOLESALE AND RETAIL IRONMONGERS CUSTOMS STREET, AUCKLAND. FURNISHING IRONMONGERY ( | % BUILDERS' Do. 3 6 « CARPENTERS' TOOLS | % ROOFING IRON £ I ROOFING FELT § 1 BAR IRON | FENCING WIRE . i 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 per pouad Is lOd per jennd 2s Od per pound 2a Id per pound 2s lOd per pound THEATRE ROYAL BUILDINGS, QUEEN-STREET.



Nelson, Moate * Co/s SPECIALITY BLEND. QUEEN-STREET AUCKLAND, Next ihe New Zealand CJlothirsg Factory. i I Tea Merchants* w j Tea Co., London. Books Qiuen Away: Lba. of Tea Soldi 3 9 000. 9,000. In Auckland by the Company's Agent, W. S. COLLINS, Tea Dealer 4 Family Oncer, JUNCTION OF QUEEN INDGREY SI REETS AUCKLAND. TERMS STRICTLY CASH. j Hotels. 1 TMPERIAL HOTEL, CORNER OF QUEEN AND FORT STREETS. T. T. ANDERSON. Proprietor, Begs to inform the Public that he U now ready to reoeive Boarders at his New Hotel, where I they will find every accommodation. Hot I I Cold, and Shower Baths. Large, Spacious | ) Bedrooms. Luncheon from Ito 2. MASONIC HOTEL, DEVONPORT, NORTH SHORE. W. H. PEARCE I Has much pleasure in intimating that the whola . of the extensive additions and alterations to the Masonic are now finally completed. Persona desirous of residing in this delightful district will, by patronising the above Hotol, receive every attention required to make them happy and comfortable. The rooma are lofty, well ventilated, neatly and elegantly furnished. Select Suites of Apartments. Private Sitting rooms. One of tho finost Billiard-rooms in the Colony, fitted with everything new and flrat- Ha'THlNG—Fresh and Salt Wator. BUGGIES supplied in five minutes' notice. W, H. PEARCE. 1 HOWARD'S NEW COMMERCIAL 1 AND FAMILY HOTEL, Opposite the Railway Station, WHANGARKI. ! This is by far tho largest, best-appointed, and | most comfortable Hotel North of Auckland, ! containirifjStiit.cs of Private Kooms for Families, with Piano, Bath, Commercial, Dining, and Smoking Rooms. ; SPLENDID BILLIARD ROOM. : 1 The Bedrooms are lofty and well ventilated, and most comfortably furnished. Orders by Telegram or Letter will receive prompt attention. Saddle Horsea on Hire, &c, &c. Porter in attendance oh Trains and Steamers. t G. B. HOWARD, Proprietor. | Optician* &«% TP E A 0 O O X, • OPTICIAN, HAS IN STOCK SPECTACLES AND EYE GLASSES of every description. An Accurate Fit Guaranteed, COMPOUND MICROSCOPES fc TKIJt- SCOPES, Powerful and Cheap, Aneroid Bahomktbrs, Thirmomktkrb, KLEeTaio Bells, Batteries, and FITTINOB. MnKrn^° S 1 r B?S'^a^ lnfiß ana Medical Cong, , AND If R' BINOOCrLA, K- *'*KLD \ THEODOLITES, SEXTANTS, COMPASSES. SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT.-TAYLOR'S SEWING MACHINES, The Balance of Stock of these excellent Hand and Treadle Machines will be sold at 35 ' per cent discount. Nearly 600 in use in Auck- j land. OPPOSITE THE POST-OBTICB, BBOBTLAND-STRBBT,



NELSON MOATE & Co. BRINK OUR Pup ])lended TS n has No Equal far True Natural flavour, Valuo, art Straagth. PRICES 2/-, 2/4,2/82* 3/-, 3/4, 4/- r Ma. and i-lfe. Packet*. HA.LF-CHEST3. BOXES. "PRESS," "■r. Natsaa Is • ProVasstaaal Taa Taatar and Blaarfar." AWABDEB COLD * SILVER MEDALS. 1, JOATBiJo. TEA MERCHANTS, CHRJSTCHURCH, OUNEDIN, AUCKLAND, WELLINGTON. Commission Agents. w . u<........."L. ,!-, !: N Di ;-"l(")N '..'.':■.: l. BENNETTS CHAMBERS. Office : I'JO, Queen-street, ladjoining Hoffman' Alusic Warehouse). DANK INSURANCE TIMBKB AND MINING COMPANY'S SHAREB BOUGHT AND SOLD. RESTS AND DEBTS COLLECTED. EXCELLENT SECURITIES FOUND FOR INVESTORS FREE OF CHARGE. SP E C I A T P E C I A AJ ! TO MERCHANTS. J Goods on Consignment, or otherwise placed ! in my hands for disposal, will roccivo I PROMPT ATTENTION. FOR SALE (Arch Hill)— Substantially-built 3-roomed Cottage in capitail order; freehold allotment, 33 x 102; well, which cost £30. At pro- Bent let to permanent tenant at rental of 6a per week. Title—Land Transfer. Price, £laO. FOR SALE (Mt. Eden Road).—Two Allot ments, each (0 x 110, in a Splendid Business Position, open for a few days only. FOR SALE (Dovonnort)—2 Large Centrally; I situated Volcanic Allotments, 47 x 230. Price, ! £.'! 10a per foot. I FOR SALE (Jrelrose)-2 Level Allotments, 99 I x 108 ; capital building, sites. Price, £2 per foot I FOR SALE (pevonport)—s-roomed Cottage, well built, and just completed; new well, gar den, and all securely fenced. A really good investment. Price, £200. Also, NUMEROUS ELIGIBLE BUILDING SITES FOR SALE, at various prices. WANTKD TO PURCHASE, either in Poa i sonby or Newton, Freehold Allotment, from £80 I to £120. WANTED, in Ponsonby, a good Freehold Allotment, with open sea view; liberal price for good allotment. ft v us 111 it h. ~r\ c v 1 t t , GUN MAKER, 251, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND (Oppoaito the City Market). 1 1 Established 1859, I Intending Buyers should inspect the large j stock of Breech and Muzzle-loading Guns on ! hand. They will see the best value In Auelc j land. Every gun thoroughly examined and I guaranteed before delivery. Hammerlcsa Guna with Siemens Patent Steel Barrels, 12 and 20 gauge; Silver's Patent Anti-recoil Butt Plates i Webley's Bull Dog and Irish Constabulary Re j volvora, also his New Patent Self-extracting (Revolver; Kynoch'a Patent "Perfect" Re j loading Metallic Cartridge Cases and Crimpers Eley's Revolver Ammunition and Metalllo Cartridge Cases; Newcastle Chilled Shot; Curtis*? and Harvey and Pigon Wilk'a and Laurence's Gunpowder; Eley's Wadding and Cartridge Cases; Powder Flasks, Shot Pouches, j Game Bags, Gun Cases, Cartridge Belts, Gun j Oil, Tow for Gnn Cleaning, Ferret Muzzlea and I Bells, Saloon Rifiea, Air Canes, Breech-loading I Implements, Fishing Taeklo, Cutlery, Fire works. REPAIRS, including Browning and Re stocking, specially attended to, and satisfaction guaranteed. D. EVITT, GUNMAKER AXD IMPORTER, i 254, Queen-street, AUCKLAND i (Opposite the City Marke For Sale. FOR SALE, at Victoria Stables, 2 or 3 First-class Light Waggonettes for 1 horse j they are in viry good order, being nearly new. Also Good Second-hand Buggies, single or double-seated, at bow Prices.—w. Cbowtbkb



Ironmongery* ______________________ T. & S. MORRIN & CO. (LIMITED), IRONMONGERS AND IKONMERCHAN TS, IMPORTERS OF ENGLISH AND AMERICAN Sardvaro, Farm Implements, A.vr> Machinery. SAWMILL REQUISITES £ r"' g ■,••-'■-- 9 § & r i it:-: a s ±i\\ * H <> s,W H .gjlpgppigii t—< 3 f 5 O ""w". >- # f- . B Ui;--1 g° Beet Sheffield Brands of Circular Saws, Bizee from II Indira tn 5 fret Pit Saws, (t root u>o feet Vertical Saws, from 3 feet to 10 feet Craw-cut Saws, from i feet to 10 feet. Including Peg Tooth, Drag Tooth, Llnhrnln|f Tooth, &c. Diaaton's Araoricnu Gross-cut 3aws Ono Man Saws. TIMBER JACKS. By Best I-ocnl Makers. NORTH BRITISH RUBBEK BELTING. Genuine North British Rubber Belting. Sizes In Stock—from 11 Inch to 10 inches. LEATHER BELTING. English Standard Leather Bolting, Single and Poublo. Sizes from - inches to 8 Indies Anii-Ti. ii* !.'•;■■'.••■r HvitJua, Bullock Yokes, Bullock Bows, Bullock Chains, Maul Binga and Wedgca, Amorlcan Axes, Squaring Axee, Timber Scribes. TINSMITHS 1 TOOLS. T. k S. MORIHN k CO. ABE NOW SHOWING AN ASSORTMENT OF TIMSMITHS1 TOOLS, compr&inK- Tinsmiths' Rollers and Squaring Shears, as sorted sizes Burring Machines, Wiring Machines 9wag-inn Machines, Folders Paenin? Down Machines. Circle Cutters Anvils, Hatchet Stakes, &c, &c, tec., PUNCHING MACHINES. Crmb Winches, various aizus, with and without brake. CORRUGATED IRON CURVING MACHINES. SCREWING MACHINES. Beat English-made Screwing Machines. Siies to Screw—From i inch to 1 inch, and from J inch to 1) inch. BUGGIES. BUGGIES. BUGGIES. Single-seated Side-spring Bnggles Single-seated End-spring Buggies Single-seated Hooded Buggies Double-seated Hooded Buggies, Side and End Spring Concord Single-seated Buggies Concord Double-seated Buggies Sociable Hooded Buggies Waggons and Waggonettes Milburn Farm Waggons T. & 8. M. & CO. direct attention to their extensive stock of Buggies, &c, which are being offered at very low prices. Special attention is called to tho Milburn Hollow Axle Waggons, which arc superior to anything in the market. T. & S. MORRIN & CO. (LIMITED), WHOLESALE AND RETAIL Ironmongers & Snipchandlers, QUEEN-STREET. SHIP BFILDERS' CRAMPS.



MedlcaL ARRI V A L Siqnor ()tto Hug. TIIK CEUtP.RATTCn SWISS MEDICAL CLAIRVOYANT, Fko.m CniusTCixuiicn. ST. MTJNCIO CHAMBERS. SIC! NOR lIUG may bo consulted from Mon day, FVbrimrv I, at liia Rooms, Queen-street, opposite the Bank of New Zealand, and few doors from Shortland-strcet. All lands ol DlHoasen treated. Hnrlml reme dies only used. TA LI. S T A L X E R, PHYHIGIAN AND BURGEON, BUULMGH-STHKBT, KYBER PASS ROAD. ('o.v.-iri.TiNc Rooms: MR RDSON'S, CHEMIST, QOBBN-STREKT, Two to Four o'clock, afternoon. r/JiA LAN I) FA BO UQ UE T, ll TilK NATIONAL PRRfUAIR. Tlii! S'v.vtu-I. and nioiil lCndnrini; Ilandkcr- N.i'.v Zr.il:iiHi .m..1 Aii..ir:tlhui I'ulili.! for many iTl' ll'Al;m'HlV'(VuVrr I Tl!r^i'l."'lf|r^NY) & CO.. AUCKLAND. /i It A F e")~U ICE SALINE. Thin Sallno forms a sparklinj? draurfit equal to 'my natnr.-il or urtillcwil wnter, wliicli renders it cMpiiuiallj' ViihiiiiUi! .to tmv«ll<;ra in warm riiniiiri'S It. reliisviiH Hciulncho ami Sickness, ivllnyH i'ulirile Hyinpl.oniH.uniiairorda immediate rclii-f in iiil aimiili! l)i:ran(;i;m(!tits of Stomach. It will be founii exijcseilinKly ViUimblo in l Jarifyin« the Jilooil ami Cooling the System, ami thus preventing those unpleasant Eruptions and Pimples so common to many at tho change of the aeaxonH. In Bottles, stoppered and cased '2a(iil.-F. C. SHARLANU, Apothecaries' Hall. CO X AND SON, • DENTAL SURGEONS, WYNDIIAM-BTREET, Hei? to inform tlieir Patients (for whose confi dence anil patronage they tender hearty thanks) that they have taken more Central Rooms over Goodaon's Arcade, Queen-street (first floor, new premises of the Australian Mutual Provident Society!, where they may bo Consulted on and after Monday. January 2 STOP THAT COUGHI DON'T DELAY. How can you stop it? Where is tho Remedy! BONNNIGTON'S TECTORAL OXYMEL QARRAGEEN OR IRISH MOSS (REGISTERED). Can produce more evidence of real merit than any other article for the purpose. i G. BONNINGTON, Sold everywhere.] Christchurch. STEEDMAN'S SOOTHING POWDERS FOB CHILDREN CUTTING TEETH, CAUTION TO PUEOHA3EBB. Tha valuo of this well-known Family Medicine has been largely tested In all parta of. the world, and by all grades of society, for upwards or nmr tsars. Ita well-earned extensive sale has induced spurious imitations, some of which in outward appearance so closely resemble thu original as to have deceived many Surchasera. The proprietor, therefore, reals it ue to the public to give a special caution against the use of such imitations. Purchasers aro therefore requested carefully to observe the four following distinctive char acteristics, without which none are genuine :— Ist—[n every case the words Jons Steed ma.v, Chemimt, Walworth, Surrey, are en graved on the Government Stamp affixed to each packet. , ■_'nd—Kiich Single Powder has directions for the dose, and tho words John Steedman, Chemist,. Walworth, Surrey, printed thereon. 3rd—The name Steedman is always spelt with 4th—Tho manufacture la carried on solely In Walworth fc'oid in PiU.kui.sUy all Chemists and Medicine Vendors, at la Mil to in M ench. Atrents: KEMi'-rnousE, Pkosskh and Co, Vii.kl.iml, Wellington. Christchurch, and Dunalln. ■ R. J. COLLIS BROWNE'S CBXORODYNE, THE OUIGIXAL AND ONLY GENUINE. Advice to IsvAtroa.—lf you wish to obtain quiet, refreshing sleep, free from headache, n/iief from pain ami anguish, to calm and ■LiHuagc th<; weary achings of protracted disease, invigorate the nervous media, and refrulate the uireulating s; -iti'ins of the body, you will provide yoiirsi'if will! :!..ila:arvilio;i.i remedy discovered by Dr. J. L'ollu Itrownc (Lato Army Jledical Stalf), to which he gave the name of CIILORODYNE, and which is admitted by the profession to bo tho most wonderful and valuable remedy ever discovered. CHLORODVNE is the best remedy known for Coucrhs. Consumption, Bronchitis, Asthma. CItLORODYNE acts like a charm in Dlarrhee.l. and is the only specific in Cholera and CHLORODYNB effectually cuts short all attacks of Epilepsy, Hysteria, Palpitation, and ~ CHJjORODTKE is the only pallativc in N'lMiml^ia. llln'iimatism. Gout, Cancer, Tooth aciie. M.T.::v.-itia, &c. From Symes i: Co.. Pharmaceutical Chemists, Jleilifa! ii.i',l Simla, .fannary .i. ISM. To J. T. Dnvenport. K-.v].. ttt, (ircat Russell-street. Bloomsburj-, London. Dear Sir,—We embrace tiiisoi>niit;unif-.■in'con.Tratnlaiin;; you upon tho •.vidc-i r.-a.l ivTvii.-itinn tliis .j-.Hr.ly eswcnud nicilicini\ Dr J. Culli.- liro\viu->i'!i!orodyne.lnu« earnr-d for itself, not only in llinilosr.-in, hut ai: cvimesconL We could multiply insunces «i. intinitmn of the extraordinary efllcacy of Dr. Collla Browne's Chlorodyne in Diarrhoea and Dysentry, Spasms, Cramps, Neuralgia, the Vomitin's of Pregnancy, and as a general seda tive, that have occurred under our personal observation during many years. In Choleraic Uinrrhcea and even more terrible forms of Cholera itself, we havo witnessed its surprising controlling power. Wo have never used any other form of this medicine than Collis Browne's fromallrni conviction that it is decidedly the best, and also from a sense of duty we owe to the profession and the public, as we are of opinion that thu substitution of any other than Collis Hrowno'a is A deliberate breach ok faith OV TIIK I'AIiTOP THE CHEMIST TO PRESCRIBKR and PATIENT alike. We are, Str, faithfully yours Symes & Co., Members of the Phar. Society of Great Britain, Ills Excellency the Vlcerov's Chemists. Sold In bottles at Is Ud. 5a 9d, Is 6d, and 1U each. None is genuine without the words "Dr j. Collis Browne's Ch,lorodyne " on the Govern ment stamp. Overwhelming medical testimony accompanies each bottle. Caution.—Beware of Piracy and Imitations. Sole Manufacturer-.!. T. DAVENPORT, 3.1 Groat ItusHoll-strret. Bloomshury. London. O R M S. AH children suffer from them. If suspected, ask for the Certain Cure, SHARLANDS WORM POWDERS, spacket Apothecaries' Hall, opposite Post-office Coachbnildcrs. &c rriHAMES CARRIAGE AND DRAY i. FACTORY JAMES MACKIE, PBOPBrRTOB, 1 VICTORIA-STREET EAST, AUCKLAND Repairs of every description In Wood and Iron neatly executed on the shortest notice. Springs made and repaired. Always on Hand—A largo quantity of Lamps, also Ironbark Shafts and Spokes, Bed Gum Felloes, and Hobart Town Hardwood. N.B.—Country Orders punctually attended to Photographic ?Tp II 010 GII A PIII C. | A. B. BROOM HALL & CO., PHOTOGRAPHTC STOCK IMPORTERS, 18, SHOHTLAND-STREET AUCKLAND. Have just Received a Large and Varied Stock of Cameras, also many Photographic Novelties Suite tew to New Zealand. Cherry Fabric, for ark room windows, -is per yard. Hydrokinono, the new developer, (is Od per cz. Appliances for the New Art of Colon ring" Photographs on Con vex Glasses to imitate China Painting. SOLE AGENTS throughout New Zealand for SKA- ' VEYS' BACKGROUNDS AND ACCES-, BORIES. Papcrhansings, &c, •pAPERHANGINGB, W. PHILLIPPB & SON BAYS RECEIVED, £X LATK ARBITALg, 185—P ACK AG E S—lßß CONTAWINO 55,000 R6LLS OF PAPERHANGINGS, OONSISTINB OF New Patterns for Drawing, Dining, Bed-rooms. and Hall and Staircase, suitable for the Mansion or Cottage. BEAUTIFUL DESIGNS. AND BEST VALUB EVER OFFERED IN PAPERHANGINGS. 91b—PACKAGES—916 SCRIMS AND HESSIANS. Plate and Sheet Glass, White Lead, Olla, Tons, Varßlahes, and all Trade Sundries. W. PHILLIPPS & BON, U C; 07, QnuH-BißnT.



St. Jacob's OU Invincible. (To the Editor of Evening Star.) Dear Sir, —I wish to add my testimony to the efficacy of tho great German remedy, St. Jacob's Oil. Your columns have contained, from time to time, expressions of gratitude from persons of known respectability, aDd having satisfied my self of the genuineness of th« cures effected, I obtained a bottle, scarcely hoping it would buc ceed in relieving me. For the past seven months I havo suffered severely from a pain ful attack of sciatica, which, in spite of the moat able treatment on the part of my medi cal adviser, continued to hold its own in my system. My sleep at last began to he affected, and my whole system very much reduced. The most careful treatment failed to give me relief, and I then applied nearly every advertised remedy. Tho sciatica was principally located in my left thigh, and the pain at times was moat excruciating. In spite of the most thorough applications, and the great est care and attention on my part, I ob tained no appreciable relief, and at last, as a forlorn hope, I determined to apply St. Jacobs Oil, and from that time the pain began to diminish. My sleep soon returned, and each application afforded me relief. At first I re garded the cessation from pain as only a temporary one, searoely daring to hope that the cure was complete; but I have gratefully to acknowledge that I am now free from pain—in fact, a man again. I must confess that I tried the Oil in abso lute despair. I had had no sleep for three or four nights previously, and my system was very low. The success, however, is complete, and I again tender my grateful acknowledgments to the proprietors of the Oil, and shall ever continue to recommend it to every sufferer who comes within range 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, Yours faithfully, John Lee. Ashbourne, Mudgee, November 12,1883. THE PAIN ENTIRELY LEFT. " Clarence Cottage, " Thomas-street, Balmain, "21st August, 1883. "Publishers Evening Star. " Dear Sirs,—About a fortnight ago I had a severe attack of rhucmatism in my back, which gave me no end of pain and trouble. I used St. Jacob's Oil, and in one or two applications the pain entirely left Since then I have had occa aion to use the Oil on a badly-sprained wrist, and its effect was simply magical. My wife ha 3 uned it for neuralgia in the head, with unually satisfactory results. I consider St Jacob's Oil aval liable preparation, and shall not only use it in my own house, but shall recom mend my friends to do so. " Yours truly, "IV. P. Booth." IT CONQUERS PAIN. IT CONQUERS PAIN. IT CONQUERS PAIN. Bicycles, unequalled for finish, price and quality, at Shakespear ie Co., (opposite the Market) Queen-street—{A.DVT.)