CITY COUNCIL.

Tnr. regular weekly meeting of this body was held last night. Present : The Mayor (Mr Waddel) and Councillors Holland, Mackechnie, Cooper, Dovore, Dignan, Con nolly, Montague, Crowther, Aickin, Kidd, Goldie, Waymouth, La Roche, Burns, Garrett, and Masefield.

New Councillor.—Mr Alfred Kidd, the newly-elected Councillor for the East Ward, having been introduced by Cr. Crowther, made the usual statutory declaration and

took his scat,

Cokkkspondknoe.—Letters were received and disposed of as follows : — From _ W. Kirby, asking permission to "keep going" ou his Franklin Road contract as many gangs of men as ho could find room for, seeingthathehadbeengreatlydelayedbybud weather.—The Engineor having pointed out that it would be inconvenient to grant the application, it was agreed to informapplicant that they regretted they could not accede to his request which would involve an excursion outside the conditions of the contract. — From G. I. Panter, drawing attention to tho state of Queen-street in front of the Wavorley.Uotcl, and requesting that the eastern side of that portion of the thoroughfare should be lilled up to perma nent levels and kerbing laid down : Re- Rolvcd, on Engineer's recommendation, to form and metal but not to kerb the thoroughfare at tho place indicated.— From John Whiteside, agedo7, discharged soldier, and resident of Auckland for past 30 years, praying for employment of any description : Applicant to be informed that Council have no other work to offer than stone-breaking, which can be obtained on application at tho City Engineer's Office.— From W. M. Hawkins complaining of the nuisance in Park Road caused by the escape of noxious gases from an open culvert on Mr P. Peacock's pro perty : Referred to Streets Committee. Customs-street West.—Cr. Goldio pre sented a petition from the owners of pro peityin Customs-street West stating that they had learned with uneasiness of the Council's proposal to form that thorough fare during tho ensuing summer, and asking them to postpone these alterations for a period of nine months, so that when once commenced the work would not extend into the summer months, to the great obstruc tion of traffic in tho busy season.—Referred to tho Streets Committee, with an instruc tion to report at next meeting. Streets Committee.—This Committee recommended :—,(1) Petition from residents of Totara-street re formation: That the Council be recommended to do tho work at an early date. (2) Petition from residents of Fianklin Road re removal of earth : That the earth be removed as applied for in terms of City Engineer's recommendation (cost about £22). (3) Petition from 50 ratepayers re crossing from Hulme's (Queen-street) to Market entrance: That reply to effect of Engineer's report be for warded, viz., that this portion of the road asfardownasWellesley-streetisshortlytobe picked up and the steam roller put over it; should it afterwards be considered that a crossing be put, the Council be recom mended to consider the advisability of the game. (4) Petition from residents of Arney and Burgoyne-streete re repairs: That Engineer be Instructed to make temporary repairs at a cost not exceeding £10. (5) Petition from residents of Wolef-street re continuation to Howe-street: That no action be taken at present. (6) Petition from residents of England-street re trees : That trees having been cut, Committee have no recommendation to make. (7) Petition from residents of Percival Parade re water supply: That Waterworks Engi neer report on cost and desirability of ex tension. (8) Petition from residents of Bayfield, Bella Vista, and Home Bay, also Jervois Road and Carleton Gore, re repairs and formation: That Committee consider these works too costly to be at present undertaken, and the requirements not pressing. (9) Letter from Hughes and George (Jos. Hart) re. wall, Wellington jtreet: That Council either give £20 to enable woik being done, or else build a wall. (10) Letter from Frederick Jeune re drainage of East-street: That Engineer's report be adopted, viz., that the worka authorised have been completed.—The re port was adopted. Svmonds-stbeet. —Cr. Aickin asked when it was probable that the Symonds-street western footway contiguous to tho Choral Hall would be korbed. The Engineer was inclined to think that it had better be de ferred until tho permanent levels had been laid, as at present the kerbing would be below the level of the footpath. At any rate ho would look into the matter, and see what could be done. . ! GRAFros Road.—Cr. Aickin inquired when the required metalling of the upper portion of Grafton Road would be under taken. The Engineer replied that it was intended to let the work by contraotshortly, and have both sides of the thoroughfare done at the one time. , Queen-street Asphalting.—Cr. Aickin pointed to the necessity of hurrying for ward the work of asphalting in Queen street, between Vulcan Lane and Victoria street.—The Engineer replied that this was the next work to be undertaken by the t asphaltor. Georoe-street.—ln answer to Cr.Cooper, the Engineer said that he hoped the work of constructing a culvert in George-street would be ready for letting within a fort night or three weeks. Contractors' Laches.—ln allusion to the mapner in which, many street improve ments were being carried out, Cr. Crowther pointed to tho necessity of requiring con tractors to keep the higher levels of the roadway in repair while they were engaged upon the lower ones. He also con sidered that in all such cases a limit of time should be fixed, and that penalties should be enforced in cases when; these limits are exceeded.—The Engineer; replied that so far as concerned works at presentlet.no alteration of the specifica tions could be made, but that he would attend to the suggestion in preparing the specifications for future works. . False Alarms.—Superintendent Hughes: reported that three false fire alarms bad been received at the Fire Brigade Station during the past fortnight. Clean Bill foe Botchers.—Tho Inspec tor of Abattoirs, reported .that he nad inspected 27 butchers' shops during the past fortnight, and had found overything satisfactory.' Sanitation, etc. —A report from the Sanitary Inspector, etc.) stated that during the past fortnight he had attended to 57 complaints of nuisances, etc., issued 15 notices to abate nuisances, etc., as well as issued 3 drivers' licenses, registered 2 dogs, making total number 1,054; laid 5 informa tions for breaches of the by-laws. Two cases of infectious disease had been re ported to him, both King located in the Eastward. ..

Steam Roller. —In answer to Cr. Garrett, the Engineer replied—(l) that an increased staff ofinen would be required to work the steam roller rightly ; and (2) that the only accident he had heard of in con nection with it was the smashing of a trap. —Cr. Garrett then asked for the suspension of the standing orders with the view of moving that the steam roller should be used only after sunset and before sunrise. —The request was refused. Bakers' Snops.—The Inspector under tho Adulteration of Foods Act reported that he had inspected 13 bakers' shops during the fortnight, and had found overything satis factory, Lome-street Levels. — The present levels of Lome-street were fixed as perma-. nent, no objections having been received to this course being pursued. Finance Committee.—Cr. Kidd's name was added to the Finance Committee.

Signing and Sealing.—The Council's lease of the Market to Thomas Slater, and of the Stanley-street contract to Mr Blew don, wore duly signed and sealed, after some discussion had taken place with regard to the latter marten

Hamour Boabd Offices.—lt was agreed that it bo an instruction to the Building Surveyor to allow the plans as originally designed for Harbour Board offices, viz., open balustrading on the face of the build. ing, to be carried out. .Domain Committee,— This Committee reported, with regard to the applications of S. Macpherson, James Goldie, and Hugh Gordon for extension of leases, that the solicitor had 6tated that Council had not the power to ascede thereto. It recom mended that the applicants should be in formed accordingly.—Agreed to. The rough minutes were read and the the Council rose.

C.J.C SPRING MEETING

(TiY TELEGRAPH — PRESS ASSOCIATIOtf.)

CireiSTcnußcn, Thursday,

The concluding events resulted:

Deihiy Stakls of'2sßovs., with oOOsots. added. For tbree-jear-olds. One mile and a-half. Redwood's Black Rose (Thomson) 1 Butler's Fusilier (Butler) "' 2

Robinson's Liverpool (Derriit)

Ugly Buck, Water King, Carlton, Dime Pearl, and Lady Evelyn also ran. Uely Buck and Pearl made the running between them till entering the straight, when Liverpool rushed to the front and cut inside the rails. ISlack Rose and Fusilier chal lenged him for the lead, and after a grand race, went to. the front, Black Rose winning by half a length, Liver pool a good third. It was a splendid race throughout. Time, 2mins. 4asecs.

Betting: Even on Liverpool, 3to 1 against Ugly Buck, 5 to 1 against Lady Evelyn,<lo to 1 against Pearl and Carlton, 15 to 1 against Black Rose.

Stewards' Stakes Handicap of SOOsbvs Distance, six furlongs.

Vallance's Turquoise, 7st. 101b. (Rad ings) :. j Robinson's Vanguard, 9st. 51b. (Derritt) 2 Stephenson's Taiaroa, 7at. 101b. (Suther land) ... « 3 Lady Emma (aged Bst. 91bs.), Siesta 7«t 121b5.), Rubina (7st.[Blbs.), Sou'-wescertfrt - 71bs.), Minerva (7st.), Wapiti (7st 51bs ) and Pearl (Ost. 71bs.) also ran, Won by three quarters of a length. Time, lmin. 188ec8," The Epsom Hioh W>;ir;nT Handicap of 15030VH., with a sweepstake of ssovs. each to go to tho second horse. One mile and a quarter. Major N. George's eh h Nelson, by King* Cole—My Idea, 4yrs Ost. 4lbs. (Wattie) 1 Mr H. Goodman's b s Billy, 6yrs., Bsfr ; 51bs (Stratford) ~" 2 Mr D. O'Brien's eh h Johnny Faulkner' syrs., 9st. lOlbs. (Clifford) ... '.*■'■?s Taiaroa, Puck, Cranmer, and Leodograu also ran. Won on the post by a neck Time, 2mins. 28secs. • '

Juvenile Plate, of 25050v5., with a sweep stake of ssovs. each to go to second horn Five furlongs. Mr G. G. Stead's b f Marion, by Marj byrnong—Peeress, 3yrs. 7st, 91b. (Rudings) ... „,' \ MrD. O'Brien's br Tasmania, 2yrs.,*6st. lllbe. (Stafford) ... £ Mr G. Clifford's eh c Stoneyhurst, £yrs., ■ Bst. (Brown) , ... ... 3 Marksman, 8»t 51bs; Venus, 7st lllba; Rubigall; Cheap Jack, 7st 21bs ; Wizard, 7st 61bs ; Spade Guineas, 6st lllbs, aleo ran. Wen on the past by half a length. ; Whfen one hundred yards from home Marksman stumbled, and broke his near foreleg, and ultimately had to be destroyed. Time, lmin Cjsecg.

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THE AUCKLAND EVENING' STAR. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 18P4



Auctions. " TO-MORROW, At 11 o'clock. HORSEHAIR SUITE? MAGNIFICENT OVAL TABLE, CARFETS, MIRRORS, OILCLOTH, &O, EDWARD LEYDON has received In structions from a gentleman lea™"? Auckland to sell on the Premises, corner of Htt and East streets, Newton, THK WHOLE OF HIS HOUSEHOLD FUR- NrrORE AND EFFECTS, consisting of Suite in Horsehair. Loo Table, Mantel Clock. Orna ments. Mirrors, Iron Bedsteads. Double and Single Mattrassea, Palliasses, Bedding, Wash rtand; Dressing Tables, Oilcloths, Carpets, Orookery, Toiletware, Kitchen Utensils, &o. Also, 1 MAGNIFICENT UPRIGHT PIANO, by Krhardt. Original cost, 113 guineas. Iso Reserve. EDWARD LEYDON, Auctioneer, j TO-MORROW. Two O'Clock. J. H. HAMER WILL SELL, on the above date, at his Auction Mart, Karangahape Rood, on account of whom it may concern, as follows-^ FURNITURE, consisting of—Tables, Chairs. Chests of Drawers Carpets, Patent Rango with fittings Tricycle in good repair, Pictures Oil Paintings, Water Colours, &c, Produce, Flour, Oats, Sec, Sk. Also, at tho same time and place, 1 -roomed Cottage, fronting West-street; gas and water laid on Allotment 28 ac 90, good position, well Also, 2 Large Allotments, Kingaland, 61 x 146, and 10x113. J. H." HAMER, Newton Auction Mart, \ Karangahape Road. 8, O. OABB.J [»• D. TOHKS. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20, At 12 O'Ciook. CHESTERFIELD. CHESTERFIELD. MOUNT EDEN. MOUNT EDEN. SUBURBAN VILLA SITES. B. TONES ft CO. HAVE received instructions to Sell by Auction, on Thursday, November 20th, nt twelve o'clock noon, THE MANIFICENT PROPERTY KNOWN AS CHESTERFIELD, in the Mount Eden District, oat up into Eligible Villa Sites; well Bituatcd, having magnificent views. Soil, 6 light loam; in good grass; free of stone. Needs only to be seen to be appreciated. 'Busses pass the property hourly. Allotments are pegged and flagged. •■ Plans can be had of the Auctioneers. I B. O. OABB] [B. D. XONXS WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 19, At 12 o'clock. • PRELIMINARY ANNOUNCEMENT. THE UNION OIL, SOAP, AKD CANDLE COMPANY, BAYING removed to their new works at Ann's Bridge, we have been Instructed I, at an early date (due notice ot which will be given), THE FOLLOWING PROPERTIES!— THE FREEHOLD of their Worka In York street, Parnell, THE LEASEHOLD of the Allotment adjoin ing their present Warehouse and Office, having about 62 years to run. . ! THE LEASEHOLD of their late Works In Freeman's Bay. » 4 - All particulars and Lease can be seen at -our ' office, B. TONES & C O.i ; Auctioneers. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 17, ;■■• " ■ At 12 o'clock noon. {11TOUNT TjIDEN, VILLA COTES, , -ITALLEY "ROAD!. PURELY VOLCANIC, PLEASANT VIEWS; ASK YOUR MEDICAL MAN. -V T T? "OANDERSON »-' tl • X\f JLVANDERBON HAVING received instructions from Mrs Hannah Black, will sell by public auction on the above date, at Mercantile Sale Rooms, Mercantile Chambers (next Bank of New , Zealand),. THE WHOLE OF HER GRAND PROPERTY, Situate at VALLEY ROAD, MOUNT EDEN, Which has been Subdivided into TEN LARGE VILLA AND RESIDENCE SITES. ' This Magnificent Property is situate on the dope of Mount Eden, and forms a perfect little plateau; the level being the same M the tops of adjoining houses, so that from its natural posi tion, the fine view can never be built out. Communication with the City by either the Mount Eden or Mount Roskill line of omni . busies, and the Property is within a few minutes ol the Government School. All on the look-out for choloo dry volcanio Building Sites should bear in mind that the ares of available land la becoming rapidly occupied, and henoe the present is a rare opportunity of procuring Convenient and Large Allotments within a short distance of the City while those who are in leareh of health should not on any account miaa the present golden opportunity ef obtaining warm, dry, and elevated positions, combining beautiful outlook, pure fresn air, and prolific Eofl. There is a three-roomed Cottage and large Stable on the Property. The allotments will be offered in blocks of five each, so as to afford an opportunity of securing a large piece to Shone who desire It. , The road is now being formed, so as to be «asy of access for all kinds of traffic , M The Title is Land Transfer. Terms: One-quarter cash, balance at seven per cent, for three years. PLANS NOW READY, CALL EARLY. NOTE-EASY TERMS. LAND TRANSFER TITLE. . DELAY I DON'T IS I BE DANGEROUS I , TOO LATE! REMEMBER! TITONDAY, "I WTH JNSTANT. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 17. USSiDEEMED PLEDGES I UNREDEEMED PLEDGES! ftREAT SLAUGHTER OF WATCHES, ko. GABRIEL LEWIS TTAS received instructions to Sell by ■ I - Auction at his Rooms on Monday, November 17th, at 11 o'clock, THE FOLLOWING UNREDEEMED PLEDGES, pawned with L. H. Neu megen, at the Monte do Piste Loan Office, Darby-street, as per Evbnino Stab of Wednesday and Thursday, November 12 and 13. THURSDAY. NOVEMBER 27, . v 'i : Noon. MOUNT EDEN. : FINE VILLA SITES, BEAUTIFUL VIEW, / . VOLCANIC SOIL. R. ARTHUR |_|:AS boon favoured with instructions :.:J-JL- txma- the Trustees.ot the late Mr W. *f^ty*a^jwvm...»tocaa& at hte Estate, Jam, and House Sale-rooms, Arthur's Mart Thuwd^Ven^W.^tU '.TH^FINB PROPERTY, situated next tha I oia Dlstriot School, opposite {he Reddeaoe and Qrounds of J.Batger,Esq..bavtagfruntagea to Jto^tEden Road ana VaUeyTioad, mibdi. ifIVE SUPERIOR BUILDING SITIiB, * SSSffl^TMff^SMl^i and uninterrupte* ■mi ■■ •. ,■■ •■ is- ■■ .



. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20. THE REMUERA YARDS. FOR SALE, nt tho Remuora Yards, on Thursday, November 20, 110 Quiet Woll-brcd 3-rcar-old STEERS 200 Well-fatted CATTLK 1000 Fat SHEEP and LAMBS Fat and Storo PIGS ALFRED BUCKLAND. pOUNTRY CATTLE SALES. Pokeno-Monday, November 17 Drury—Wednesday, November 19 Papakura—Wednesday, November 28. ALFRED BUCKLAND. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 3. WOOL! WOOL! WOOL! THE FIRST SALE OF THE SEASON will take place on Wednesday, Dec. 3, 1884, at THE HAYMARKET, AUCKLAND. ALFRED BUCKLAND, Auctioneer. TUESDAYS. THE HAYMARKET. SALE OF WOOL" SHEEPSKINS, HIDES, TALLOW. HAY, and STRAW, each TUESDAY, at 12 o'clock. ALFRED BUCKLAND, Oil PRIVATE SALE ON LIBERAL TERMS, IN LOTS TO SUIT PURCHASERS: Four hundred aoros first-class Volcanlo Land (tho property of Win. McLaughlin, Esq.), at Papatoitoi; has been in grass 20 years; is level and available for cultivation. Farm Lots from 20 acres and uttwards, near Pukekohe Station; from £710s to £10 an acre. Farm, Lot 130, Awitu, containing 123 acres: securely fenced; is near other homesteads, and good land; £2 an aoro. Farm ot ISO aores on tho Pukekoho Hill, ad joining that of Mr Jacob Wright's; considerably improved; £8 an acre. A flrst-class Farm, half-way between Kihiklhl and Te Awamutu, containing &S6 acres, with choice apple orchard. Available and Fertile Farms, ranging from 1,600 to 10,000 acres, at prices varying with im provementa from £1 to £7 an aoro. v ALFRED BUCKLAND. W. 8. OOOHKANK) [JA3. DACEE MONDAY, NOVEMBER 17. FREEHOLD ALLOTMENT, COLLEGE ROAD. ffIHE Subscribers will sell, at their I Rooms, Queen-street, on Monday, 17th inst, at 12 o'clock, ALLOTMENT 11, College Road, Ponsonby, 40 feet frontage by 112 feet deep. SAMUEL COOHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. W. 8. COOHUANE.] f JAS. DACEB MONDAY, NOVEMBER 17. BY ORDER OF THE MORTGAGEE. BRICK BUILDINGS AND COTTAGES, LOWER CHAPEL-STREET. HOUSES, GRAFTON ROAD. fTIHE Subscribers will sell at their Rooms, X Queen-street, on Monday, November 17, at twelve o'clock, - .i PART OF LOT 11, Section 18, Lower Chopel rtreet, 84 links f rontaae by 160 links deep, having erected thereon THREE BRICK HOUSES of two stories each, and three Wooden Cottages, held under lease, having about 17 years unex pired, at a rental of about £15 12s a year. Pre sent net annual rental is £212. GRAFTON ROAD- Part of Lot 10, Section 18, containing 1 rood 1! perches, with LARGE DWELLING HOUSE erected thereon; now let at £120 a year. Part ot Lot 10, Section 18.40 feet frontage by 139 feet deep, with LARGE DWELLING HOUSE erected thereon; now let at £12C a year. Part of Lot 10, Section 18, 26 feet frontago by 123 feet deep, with LARGE DWELLING HOUSE in course of erection and Building Material now lying on the ground. Further particulars in future issue. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, - ' Auctioneers. w. 8, cochrank. I Uas. daobx, MONDAY, NOVEMBER 17. FREEHOLD CITY PROPERTY. ALLOTMENTS, PONSONBY ROAD. rfIHE subscribers have received instruct JL tlons to sell by auction at their Rooms, Queen-street, on Monday, 17th instant, at twelve o'olock, PONSONBY ROAD-Allotments 1 and 2, having a frontage of 33 feet eaolr to Ponsonbj Road, by 110 feet 3 inches deep; both quite level and fenced; situated only two allotments from Anglesea-street. These Allotments are situated on tho main road, in the very host part of the Ward, and cannot fail to rapidly increase in value. For farther particulars, apply to SAMUEL COCHRANE AND SON, 1' . Auctioneers. W, S. OOOHKANK] | JAMBS BAOKI MONDAY, NOVEMBER 17. ALLOTMENTS. ALLOTMENTS. RICHMOND, COX'S CREEK. fTIHE Subscribers will sell at theirßooms, I Queen-street, on Monday, 17th inst, at 12 o'clock. ALLOTMENT 11, SEC. 2, RICHMOND, having a frontage of 161 feet 7 inches to Queen street, and 63 feet I inches to Stanley-street, ALLOTMENT 9, SEC. 10. RICHMOND, having a frontage to Hope-street of 93 feet 7 inches by 152 feet 1 inches deep. These are both capital Building Sites, quit* level, well and conveniently situated, being within a few yards of the Main Road, ana adjoining the Ponsonby Wara. ' ,: SAMUEL COOHRANB & SON.. ■ Auctioneers. W, 8. COOHBANKJ [JAB. DACBI :■;AT AN EARLY DATE. ' ALLOTMENTS, MORNINGSIDE. rffiHE Subscribers have recived inatruc- M- tiona from Mr S. Finch to sell, at their Rooms, Queen-street, at an early date, HIS WELL-KNOWN AND VALUABLE FREEHOLD PROPERTY, consisting of about 20 acres Splendid Land, all in grass, subdivided into • ■JlO GRAN BUILDING SITES, ■■■ About three minutes' wall© from railway station and 'bus, and possessing most ex tensive and beautiful views. Plans in preparation. Terms Easy. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, AucttOHCOIB. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 18. 1 HUNTER & NOLAN ' ■ WILL BOLD THEIB t«7 EBKLY SALE AT.' THE NEWMARKET YARDS, . Junction ot Great South and Onehnnga Roads, OF FAT AND STORK BTOCK, DAIRY COWS, SHEEP. AND PIGS. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 24. WOOL SALE. The undersigned will hold their FI RS T WO O*L SA L E OF THE SEASON AT THE DURHAM WOOL STORE, ON • MONDAY, NOVEMBER 24, At 2 p.m. ' HUNTER AND NOLAN.- \ DURHAM YARDS. TIIOR SALE, at the Durham' Yards, JD , every Tuesday, at 11 o'olock, .-,-'• HIDES, TALLOW, WOOL, and SK3NB HUNTER AND NOLAN. AT AN EARLY DATE. . SADDLERY, IRONMONGERY, ' V ;CARRIAGEWARE. ' BX HEHMIOHE. •CASES Qg. ABOVE GOODS. Flrat-cloßa Makers. ■;v\ ■•■:,: ■ Gabriel LEyyisii-.: :■"";.;< Auctioneer. • ■'



BOBT, t. BKADI.ET.I [FRANK NEwiEli. TO-MORROW, At 2 o'clock p.m. AUCTION SALE. BRADLEY & NEWELL WILL HOLD thoir Regular Weekly Sale on above date at their Auction Booms, Karangahape Road, for the sale of HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. FARM PRODUCE, GROCERIES, POULTRY, &C. $ BRADLEY & NEWELL. Auctioneers. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 18, At Noon. SPLENDID ALLOTMENTS. GRAND VILLA SITES IN THE BEST PART OF PONSONBY. Also, VILLA SITES AT MOUNT EDEN WITH MAGNIFICENT VIEW OF SUR ROUNDING SCENERY, VOLCANIC ALLOTMENTS, VALLEY ROAD. Also, COTTAGE AND ALLOTMENTS, CHARLOTTE-STREET. D. F. EVANS HA S received instructions from J. Oxlcr, Esq., to sell by public auction at hia Land Mart, Queen-street, on Tuesday, November 18, at twelvo o'clock noon, HIS VALUABLE PROPERTY adjoining Jcrvols Road,—lt has been subdivided into flrat class Allotments, having frontage of 10 feet, with an average depth of 180 feet. The situation is high, very healthy, well sheltered, olose to the Auckland Tramway Terminus, and is only a very short distance from the Beach and Wharf. The Auctioneer has groat confidence in offer ing this splondid proporty, feeling assured that it presents a splendid opportunity for Invest ment. Therefore, investors be sure to attend this sole, and If you buy some of tho lots you will never regret it. Land is bound to riso in value in a locality like this, whore there is good natural drainage, high elevations, and good soil-in fact, the most eligible Villa Sites in Ponsonby. Also, Has been Instructed by Mr Robinson to sell at the same time, HIS VALUABLE PROPERTY AT MOUNT EDEN, Situated in Valley Road, near Mount Eden Rood, which has been bo divided that the Allot ments command a superb vie if of the surround ing country. Tho soil Is pure volcanic The situa tion is one of tho best in Mount Eden Dlstriot, close to main road, and in much recommended by medical men for the purity of its atmosphere and warmth and dryness of soil. Those whoso dally avocations require their attendance in tho city will find these Villa Sites most suitable and convenient. Each Lot has a frontago to a public road a chain wide. The Auctioneer begs to direct special attention to these eplondid Volcanlo Allotments, as from their grand position, their proximity to public school, church, post-office, %us, lino, &c, oasy or access, and the many other advantages they possess, places them top of tho list of the most eligible sites now in the market l Terms.—One-third cash—the balance In two years at 7 per cent, per annum; or terms to suit purchasers. The Lots are all flagged and pegged out, and full partioulara at odlco of Auctioneer. Lithographic plans can now bo obtained. ' Also, At the same time and place, as instructed by Mr T. Graham, THAT VALUABLE LEASEHOLD PRO PERTY, Bituatcd in Charlotte-street, Mount Eden, comprising two Allotments, 33 x 99 each, togother with a First-class Cottage of 5 rooms and lean-to erected thereon. The Lease has 48 years to run at a very low rental. Farther particulars can bo obtained from ; D. F. EVANS, Auctioneer. — DRINK — ~~~ NELSON, MOATE, & CO.'S ? GOLD MEDAL • PURE BLENDED TEAS. ; PRICES: 2/- 2/4 2/8 3/- 3/4 4/- FOR PRESS OPINIONS AND ANALTSI& SEE CIRCULAR. NONE GENUINE WITHOUT OUB NAME ON. AUCKLAND BRANCH AGENCIES: ALEXANDRA .. .. AuMn, John AVONDALE Peek, H. BUCKLANDS „ L Walker, Thos. • CAMBRIDGE .. «. Reid, W. I HAMILTON EAST .. LeQuesne,P. HAMILTON WEST « Knox, John . HELENSVILLK. .. MoLeod. P. and J, [ HUNTLY .. „ '.. Friar and Davies ' KAWAKAWA „ „ Kirkpatriok, W. J. KIHIKIHI.. - .. Ellis, J. W. i i KINGSLAND .. _ Letts, W.M. 1 KOPURU .. .. .. Kopurn Saw Mill Ca MOUNT EDEN.. .. Surmau, S, MOUNT EDEN.. .. Badger,R. Mt. ROSKILL ROAD.. Rollett, Geo. MONGONUI .. .. Wylaß, Robert . NEWTON .. .. ~ Stevenson, R. I NGARUAWAHIA .. Friar and Davieß NORTH SHORE .. Johnßton,W. NORTHCOTE .. .. Porter Bros. OHAUPO .. ~ .. Edwards, J. T. ONEHUNGA .. .. Moody, Geo» 1 OTAHUHU t. .. Hall, J. PAEROA Kobson, J. M. ! PARNELL.. „ .. Marriott, M. PONSONBY .. .. Field, H. ! PONSONBY .... Hawthorn, R. ■ PONSONBY .. ~ Young. W.H. j POKENO .. „ .. Campbell, T. RANGIRIRI .. m. Gorrard, James TAUPIRI .. .. « liOvell,W.H.M. ! TAURANGA .» „ BodelL James i TEAWAMUTU .. Stichbury. J. A, THAMES .. .. „ Hansen, J. E. TUAKAT7 ~" ' -m » Walker, The*. WADE » .. „ f Dunn,S. • WAIORONGOMAI ... Soppett,J. i WHANGAREI .. .. Conyngham and Co. WOODLANDS .. ~ Waikato Land Aaao ciation NELSON, MOATE, & CO., ■ ■ WHOLESALE AND RETAIL TEA MERCHANTS, BLENDERS, AND IMPORTER?, CHRISTOHUROH, DUNEDIN," Vj^iyiJQTON, AND 15fr, QUEEN-ST., Auckland. TEA^ Unrivalled Mb ou 8./$r If /0/ ABOUNDINS /O/ W fry Strength / AND TOH QUALITY. XHBWDB R 8 0 N, HOUSE, SHIP, SIGN. AND GENERAL OKCORATIVB PAINTER, NO. B. WTynH«ii-aTR««T. iTIGHT HARNESS HORSES, 9ADJDLB J-jTHORBES, and t ,jol kinds lot SfPMNQ



D. E v l T ■■ GUNMAKER, . SSI, jam wr Qy*>» - sntu>i g (SS^^^^^^^ AUCKLAND IshJ^^^ (Opposite the City Market). JgßfiPßa,—, —i— jBSSSBSWji^K EfITABUSHBD 1868. UflHeiiffia^Xl Intending Buyers should In ■nHHr j speot the largb stock of ■ntilSe?l-' Breech and Mnzzle-loadlns ■nggs Guns on hand. They will eea ijOSs the best value In Ancklanrt. gBEigSMP Every gun Uioroughly examln- Wmß ed and guaranteed before d*ll- IH^^m very. ■h Hammerless Guns, with Slemen's mSa Patent Steel Barrels, 12 and 20 gauge | KB ailvor's Patent Anti-recoil Butt Plates; Wsß Wabley'B Bull Dog and Irish Consta ■gal bnlnry Revolvers, also his New Patent IH Bolt-extracting Revolver; Kynooh'g Mat Patent" Perfect" Reloading Metalllo V^ Cartridge Cases and Crimpers; Eley't IB '■ Revolver Ammunition and Metallic "■■ Cartridge Caßes; Newcastle Chilled Shot | Onrtlss ana Harvey and Pigon WUk's and LftTirenoo'a Gnnpowder; Eley's Wadding and Cartridge Casas; Powder Flasks, Shot Pouohea, Same Bags, Gun Cases, Cartridge Belts, Gun Oil, Tow for Gun Cleaning, Ferret Muzzles and Bells, Saloon Rifles, Air Canes, Brecon-loading Implements, Fishing Tackle, Cutlery, Fire works. REPAIRS, Including Browning and Ri- Itooklng, speolally attended to, and satlsfaoUoß guaranteed. ■■ ■ ■ '■ ■. Dt EVITT, GuwjIAHBH fc iHFOBm, . 061. QtJH»" "~~~~'. AcmffiiMD. TTIOR IMMEDIATE SALE, a Butchering J? Business, doing a good cash trade, in the contra of the oityj a low price will be taken.— Apply to John Soppet, Land Agent, No. «, "* finn.Btrjnt



PATENT MaUle-MADE BLACKffICf" . SUPPORT LOCAL INDUSTRY. THK PATENTEE SOME YEARS SINGE TRIED AND FAILED IN MAKING BLACKINO BY HAND, IN CONSEQUENCE OF THK AMOUNT OF LABOUR REQUIRED TO PREPARE IT FOR THE MARKET. HE HAS NOW AT CONSIDERABLE EXPENSE ERECTED MACHINERY BY WHICH HK CAN PRODUCE A FIRST-CLASS ARTICLE CHEAPER, VIZ., SIXPENCE ■BKR -BOUND, «IJCFENCE -pER -BOUND, IXFENCE JSTER JTOUND, SIXPENCE JETER JTOUND, AND AS GOOD AS ANY IMPORTED. THE PUBLIC ARE RESPECTFULLY SOLICITED TO GIVE THIS BLACKING A FAIR TRIAL. THE NEW ZEALAND GOVERNMENT HAS CONSIDERATELY GRANTED CONOE& SION TO THE PATENTEE IN THE REMISSION OF DUTIES SO AS TO ENABLE HIM TO COMPETE WITH THE IMPORTED ARTICLE. C. WILLIAMS, PATENTEE, AMMONIA WASHING FLUID, FIRE KINDLERS & BLACKING WORKS, ALBERT-STREET, AUCKLAND. THE WONDERFUL nesanuMH I hb I {■ ■■ Hi Bgl Wa Hn HI VRaUg| I IM Bj Hi D] KM E3I mm BDI OM i Latest Improvement*. Valuable Appliances. Ten Yeans" Qnaraate*. Patent AutomaWo Winder. Patent Drop-Boll*™. Patent Looe©-Winding-Whoet Patent Thread Beleaeer. Wer tbalm Machines kept la Rapalra for three years FBBB OF OHAEQB. lUaraiatexl Oatalogaea and Samples of WorktrM ftsfMtii— THE WERTHEIM SEWING MACHINE AGENCY. W. J. BEALE, 170, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. JiyJL %aP Vkma/ JL~L JLZj ? COMPETITIVE HATTER, QUEEN STREET, opposite Wyndhctm Street, AND PITT AND BERESFORD STREETS. Gentlemen will Please Call in as often as convenient to have their SILK HATS DRESSED, FOR WHICH NO CHARGE WILL BE MADE MOORE, COMPETITIVE HATTEB^



JB. B L A I X I B, • VIOTOKIA-BTKEET, IMPORTER OF BUILDERS' & FURNISH ING IRONMONGERY DIEEOT PEOM MANUFAOTtrKERS, Has For Sale, at Low Rates, Carpenters' Tools . Kails, Locks, Hinges Kitchen Ranges Register Grates, in great Variety Marble and Enamelled" Slate Mantelpieces (Largest Stock in Auckland) Marble, Electroplate, Curb, and other Fondera Galvanised Iron, Shoot Lead, and Zino Slate, Cement, and Plaster. ■ INSPECTION INVITED. . TjiOß SALE, a really good Dairy Farm, I* ICO acres good land, well-fenced, good grass, and plenty fresh water all the year round, comfortable dwelling-house, and.numofoua out buildings; all in good order; i-mil «from rail way station, 15 aides from town, and will be sola oheap.—Apply to John Soppet, Lund Agent, No. & Uucen-Btree



Ironmongery. ' lE. ZPORTIEIIR & CO., # WHOLESALE AND RETAIL lEOMOUGEKS AOT IKON MEEOHANTS, QUEEN AND lIIGII-STKEETS, AUCKLAND. • ENGLISH AND AMERICAN PLATEDWARE. Our Stock of Platedware is constantly being replenished by new shipments of the latest designs, are well selected, and as Wedding Presents, &c., cannot be * excelled. E. PGETBE & CO. Havo for many years niado a speciality of RANGES AND COOKING STOVES Having thorn made to their order, they can recommend them to their friends. Another shipmont of the favourite Self Setters to arrive by the " Waikato, now duo. B. IFOIRTIinR & CO. Ilavo juet unpacked fiix Crates of Filters, from the colebrated makers, Messrs. Clicavin and Doulton, The Rapid Water Filter will purify tho most offensive, stagnant, or other waters with astonishing rapidity. The effect of this Filter upon even tho foulest Water is surprising, and chemical analysis fails to dotoct tho least traco of organic matter in the water that has once passed through it. It is tho best possible preventive of Cholera, Typhoid Fever, and all other diseases arising from diinkinij impure water. No water should be used for drinking or cooking without being effectually purified j and no houso can be thoroughly furnished without a good Filter. B. IPOIRTIiIR. &; CO. Have always a largo stock of ~ MANGLES AND WASHING MACHINES LEVER AND SPRING. The Putnam Mangle, cheap, handy, and takes up little room, B. POEmi &c GO. Have a largo variety of UWN MOWERS, GARDEN ROLLERS, AND GARDEN TOOLS. E. POETEE <Sc CO. Have a large stock of FJ^XHTTB, OILS, -A-HSriD VAEITISHES. RUBBER PAINT. s'^^'s^!^ MIXED PAINTS. . .KEROSENE. ..' J^°3w^ o f**jS>.. PITClf' TURPENTINE. V^ *^l^lllili^ v*A COAL TAR. CASTOR OIL. //A i\' STOCKHOLM TAR. ■ COLZA OIL. |1§ '^»C«^^ i%l 5f |' COTTON WASTE. LINSEED OIL. V^ OAKUM. NEATSFOOT OIL. \fx>>^^^^^^>':''^// \&/» "tea* SOFT SOAP. and PUTTY, ■ ':". *'—^^ , TWINES. , * PRICES ALL REDUCED. Betoil Department t ■ I Wholesale Department t QUEEN-STREET. I lIIGH STREET, Branch Store: NEWMARKET, WHERS A LARGE STOCK IS KEPT AND SOLD AT TOWN PRICES. Vucklaiid, jf.Z.



Habitual Constipation,- ih« cause of sc muun discomfort and so many troublesome ail ments, can bp relieved by nothing safer and more effectual than Cnstor Oil in repeated small floscs, ita nauseous flavour being the only draw- Back. Allen and Hanburt's new process o£ manufacture completely obviates this, and there is now no more palatable aperient than the A. and 11. " Tasteless" Castor Oil shaken ud In warm mßk. At is 3d and 2s. Sold by Graves AICKm, The Pharmacy; and J. i. PoJtD, Homeo. Chemist, Queen-street Ask for tha " A. aM n "'—>d.—JAdvt»' .



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Emll Prase's Hamburg Tea. THE GREAT GERMAN FAMILY ■ ' MEDICINE. RELIABLE, SIMPLE, EFFECTUAL .• Ths well-known Tea has proved Itielf to b« • Moat Certain and Efficacious Remedy for suol m diseases as Sodden 'and Severe Colds, Cougha, Fevers and Ague, Asthma, Phthisis, Headaoho, Bowels, Kidney, and Liver Complaints, tbi, Piles, Congestion, &c., caused by an import. state, or a superfluity of blood, IJa use removei mi Scrofula, Contanoous Eruptions, Pimples ontht Face, Blotches, Boils, Khoumatjo Pains, and ■ Pains in tha Bones and Joints. It is a Preven tive against Contagion, and destroys Inhaled Miaamatlo and Contagion* Vapours. Itouriflet the Blood, cleanses the Stomach and Bowels, ' and gives to the whole system a healthy, ossi i tone. It opens the bowels in a very mud ana « certain way. It works on the system generally, earning Uttlo or no discomfort It will prevent almost any disease if used at least once a month. It restores tho appetite, it removes th« ■ distress caused by eating hearty food or over loading the stomach, and will be found effectual I as a Family Remedy where a simple purgattvl only is needed. HAMBURG TEA RELIEVES Md OUKKI I SICK HEADACHE = BICK HKADACHR -A ':? SICK HEADACHE .■ , . ~ /■ ---HAMBURG TEA RELIEVES and CUBED BILIOUSNESS . BILIUUSNK3S - - -V BILIOUSNESS HAMBURG TEA RELIEVES and OUBBS • CONSTIPATION CONSTIPATION ;. rJ *-. ■ CONSTIPAT Il">* . - v HAMBURG TEA. iMxntVES and CURES INDIGESTION INDIOESTION^ n-j r;M. INDIHESTIOfi ;. \ HAMBURG TEA IS SOLD BY ALT, CHEMISTS AND STORKESBFIM THEOirOHOUT TUB COLONIES. !' - price: '.'■■■ ,; 7. . One Shilling ami Threepence a Faokck -< Wholesale Depot for Auckland t M. LEVY AND CO.. QUKKN-BTREKT, ■ ======== Madame Mario Carandlnl. ! One of the most Popular Musical Artista in the Australasian Colonies, writes as follows :— Wellington, New Zealand. , i ;: „ i. February 23rd, 1884,; To M. Levy and Co.. Auckland. : *W. Dear Sirs,—l have pleasure In informing yon that I have used St. Jacobs Oil, and nod nntik ' ' relief in cases of rheumatism, and, indeed,* neuralgic paiuß.—l am, doar sirs, yours truly Marie CAHASDirii A Popular Hotel-keeper Hade Happy. Victoria Hotel, Auckland, ij*s' July 23, ISM. • - Messrs M. Levy and Co., Auckland. Dear Sirs,—Suffering from a severe sprahrtftt .' over a week, I was advised to use Su Jacow Oil, and I bee to state that after four applies* ■:, tions the swelling around the ankle disappeared, - and all pain left; so that on the third dayl was ' able to use my foot again as usual.—l remain,:: dear sirs, yours faithfully,',, ■ ': K. F. Lukb. Free from Pain. :'•■' r Mutual Life Association, 1 Auckland, Jnly 2, ISSt, Messrs M.Levy&Co., Auckland. ■■> -" , Gontlemen,—About a month ago I had a yea so vcre attack at rheumatism in my rieht arm, so ' bad, iq fact, that I could scarcely lift it without causing me excruciating pain. I had tiled several kinds of liniments without' °o¥ taming any reUef. At last I tried 'Si Jacobs Oil, and after using less than half • bottle I felt perfeoto- free from pain, and up to % the present have had no return of tho-troublaiT "'.. shall always use it in preference.to anjthing I - know incase of any similar paihs,^and will cerv* tainly advise all sufferers to do the same.—l re>. I main, dear sira, yours truly, - ALLISTBB BBOWN. Wholesale Depot for Auckland- M. LEVY & CO., - QUKEN-STRRKT AUOKLiND.



T3EDSTEADSI ' J3 MATTRASSESI - PALLIASSES! FENDERS ! : _' FIREIRONS ! ' ". . RANGES"! REGISTER GRATES I " AMERICAN STOVES ! ' ' OILS! PAINTS!1 ?s ■ BRUSHWARE! • DOORMATS!" FURNITURE1!* .. : GARDEN TOOLS ! Ac, ■ :; TRY ~ . T ETTS, TTfOODWAItD, ~&■ (PIQsJ IRONMONGERS, &C . 4 Upper Sysionds street. • ; -■":-■ AM. WHITE, FEN GE % CUSTOMS-STREET. :.: c, . :"; PRICK LIST. ' . J 1 s. a. Best Hobart Paling Fence.. 65 0 perolStfc ': : Vetrgooddo. .-. .. .. 50 0 „ '„■ Barbed Wire Fence „ .. 20 0 „ -~ 8-rafl Fence 47 6 ~ ~' i do. 550 „ „ Pioket Fences .... ;. 2 8 pertoot. _ '_■■ FOB SALE. KanriPaltofts .. .. .. 10 0 perlOO. White Pine d 0... .. .." 8 6 „ ~ , HeartKaurl .. .. .. 12 6 „ V Hobart .. .. .. . 19 0 „ „ : Sawn Boards lg 0' „" , r ' Puriri Posts, from .. .. 1 3 each. - Heavy Posts 16,, '' ■ Rails Hobart .. „ ... 87 6 per 100. J Rails. Rimu Sawn .. .. 60 Q „ „ Light Hobort Rails .. .. 60 v 0 „ „ . JOfrgaL Tanks, Iron .. .. 80 0 „ ~ , Good Wioket Hates .. .. 8 0 each, Pickets, per doz. .. ..2 0' , Terms: Nkt Cabh. ,■". WH. SKINNER AND BON, ---• Builders, Carpenters, and Jcdnen.' Vulcan Lane. ''* All Branohesof the Balidine Trade execrated bj Experienced Workmen.; 1 Shop Fronts. Offlne Flttiniw. fco- ' TO BUILDERS, CABINET MAKERS^ AND OTHERB.-W. L. Rooeks begs to intimate that he has always large StocKS 01 •; i« Wocd Turnery ready for delivery. W.li. «• : : also begs to slate that his constant enaeaYPiß< :m will be, by Ui« excellence of his worJcthemottSr^a ration of his charges, and unremitting.attewv!»v.!»ffi to the wishes of his Cnstomers, to ensure antt'»" :%M tain that patronage and support which oenOTM respectfully soliclta.—Note the address: WVljijifl ROUKRS. Furnishing Warehouse and .Turnerr,^ Factory, Ponsonby Road. ..'.., '. ■':>fL.