BILLS BEFORE PARLIAMENT.

Police Offences.

Thk Police Offences Bill, which has been sent down by the Statutes Revision Commis sioners, proposes to consolidate four General Assembly Acts and twenty-two Provincial Ordinances, so as to produce a complete code relating to police offences. If passed, the new Act will completely alter the law in regard to these throughout the colony. It proposes to repeal old Sunday ob servances, Statutes of Charles I. and Charles IL, and to render of general application throughout New Zealand provisions as to Sunday trading which now exist in the Provincial Ordinances of Auckland and Otago. The definition of "public place" in regard to vagrancy and indecent offences is extended far beyond tlio interpretation heretofore given in this colony, the new definition having been taken from the Vic torian Act. Certain classes of indecency are rendered punishable by flogging, but this can only be ordered by a superior court. The clauses relating to "incorrigible rogues " are stringent. On summary con viction, this class of offenders may be sen tenced to two years' imprisonment with hard labour ; or the convicting justice may, at his discretion, commit for trial, and every offender so committed is to be kept at hard labour until bi3 trial, when the Supreme or District Court may award three years from tho date of order. Seamen's Representation. The Seamen's Representation Act, intro duced by -Mr Bruce, provides that after the dissolution or expiration of tho present Parliament every seaman at the age of 22 and upwards who.se name is registered in tho manner provided shall be entitled to vote for a special member provided under the Act, provided that Collectors of Customs^ shall prepare lists of sea men shipped from the respective ports who have been six months within the colony, claims to vote to be pent to him. Custom Houses are made the polling place?, and it is provided that the ballot shall re main open for 28 days. Masters of vessels are made liable to a month's imprisonment if they refuse to allow any crew to go ashore to record thoir votes. Workmen's Wages BUI. The Workmen's AVages Bill, promoted by Mr Cadman, is a measure of sixteen clauses, and is of an important character. It seeks to provide that any workman whose wages remain unpaid for 24 hours after they are due may apply to a Justice of the Peace for a summons calling upon his employer to answer the demand, and may obtain an attach ment of moneys due. The workman, upon payment, is to sign a discharge. Per sons furnishing materials for work are to have the same redress as workmen. Maori Language and Lands. In the Legislative Council yesterday, Dr. Pollen asked the Colonial Secretary if the Government knew that in the Native Land Court in tho Waikato the English language was officially proscribed, and public business was being transacted in the Maori tongue. One of the judges knew nothing at all of tho Maori language, and a request by a wit ness for the interpretation of a question was characterised by tlio Court as big! ly impertinent. The Colonial Secretary said tho Act left a disci ctionary power as to what language should be used. He would cause inquiries to be made into the whole matter.

A motion by Mr Hart as follows waf withdrawn after discussion :—" That in the opinion of this House, tho restrictions from alienation of land reserved for the aboriginal natives of New Zealand shall not bo re moved until land of equal value belonging to the natives interested shall, in lieu there of, have beon rendered inalienable."

BROTHERLY LOVE IN CHRIST CHURCH PRESBYTERY.

Christchurci*, this day. There was a nice little " row " at themeot ing of the Christchurch Presbytery yester lay, arising out of a scandal relative to St. Ardrew's Church. Briefly, thej__.matter stands thus:—There were all sorts oi rumours that, under the former pastor oi St. Andrew's [ex-Rev. Charles Fraser), the funds of the Cemetery were not pro perly managed. The present pastor (the Rev VV, Dinwoodie) and hi' officers consider themselves capable ol managing their own affairs, and fully en titled to do so, but the Presbytery seem bent on having several fingers in this nice little pie. A committee of investigation was appointed by the Presbytery, and yes terday asked that their report should be read in private. Mr Dinwoodie and other* carried a resolution that the matter be taken in open Court. Thereupon the Committee reported that nothing had been done, in consequence of the refusal of Mr Dinwoodie to allow the books to be inspected. They also complained of a letter written by Mi Dinwoodie, which they attributed to want of thought or want of knowledge, what they would otherwise consider mere imper tinence.

The clerk said Mr Dinwoodie insisted on being approached through the Kirk Session of St. Andrew's, but he claimed that a Committee of the Presbytery had a perfect right to require the attendance of a minister.

Mr Dinwoodie said he never surrendered his liberty to the Presbytery; no, and never would 1

Mr Craig wanted the Presbytery to regard the impertinence as irrelevant, but eventually the objectionable word was with drawn.

It appeared that another objection set up by Mr Dinwoodie was that he was no porter to carry books for the Committee. Mr Din woodie declared that sooner than be baited any longer he would resign the charge. Ho could only attend the Committeo as moderator of the Kirk Session of St. Andrew's. After a long discussion the matter was smoothed for the present.

ANNIVERSARY OF THE LIVINGSTONE LODGE.

The first anniversary soiree of the David Livingstone Lodge was held last night in the Temperance Hall. About 100 persons were present. An excellent repast was served by the young ladies, uniformly robed and neatly capped for the occasion. The hall was very tastefully decorated with flags, banners, and flowers. The following kindred lodges were represented by delegates :—Mr Pocklington, Star of New ton ; Mr Freeman, Ark of Eden; Mr Anderson, Excelsior; Mr Haydon, Hope of Manukau ;Mr Speakman, Victoria; Sister Le Roy, Hope of Parnell. Mr John Black man was called to the chair, and after a musical selection on thepianoforte,theChair man made his opening remarks, congratula ting the Lodge on its success, it having enrolled 107 members during the year. Be then referred to thehappy title of the lodge, and gave a brief sketch of the labours of Livingstone, who was born on the banks ol the Clyde, and subsequently became the enterprising and energetic traveller, mis sionary, and discoverer, exploring lands clothed with freshest verclure, in the midst of wild but beautiful scenery, lands which never before had been trodden by the foot of the white man. By his travels in the interior of Africa, ho widened tho bounds of commerce and civilisation, and by his astronomical observations deter mined tho sites of numerous places, rivers, and lakes, which were pre viously known only to the untutored savage. The speaker spoke of the genial influence of music and song, which should be of the highest possible order, and referred briefly to the operations. of the Licens ing Committees. The instrumental and vocal programme was success fully gone through, embracing comedy, musical selections, solos and dialogues, representing the several nationalities. Songs were rendered by Misses Arnold anil Longbottom and Mesdames Reid and Cann, also Messrs Carter, Thomson, Stemp, AA'ilkes, Holton, and McLaughlin ; recita tions by Mrs Anderson, Miss Longbottom, and Mr John Walker. Tho renctering o! scenes from the "School for Scandal" (Sheridan) and "The Love Chase" (Knowles) wore vory creditably performed by the Misses Cammell and Messrs AVharton and Holton. The whole closed with a duet and a general vote of thanks.

The Rev. T. W. Dunn, Presbyterian minister, Pukehohe, lately delivered two lecturesinthePublicHall.Bombay. Subject: "Man, Spiritual and Immortal." There was a good attendance on both occasions, and considerable interest was manifested in the theme. The lecturer treated the subject with characteristic adherence to the teaching of Scripture in regard to the spirituality and immortality of the soul of man, and inculcated the imperative necessity of implicitly accepting and rely ing upon this sacred dictum in opposition to the notions promulgated at the present day, whereby people not well grounded in the AA rord of God were led into serious errors. The safest course, by far, was to walk in the good old paths pointed out in the inspired record. Mr Dunn, having invited the audience to interrogate him on any point in reference to what he had ad vanced in the lectures, a number of questions were asked and answered satis factorily by him.

AUCKLAND UNITED CRICKET CLUB.

The annual meeting of the Auckland United Cricket Club was held in the United Service Hotel last evening, Mr J. Mumford pre siding. The Secretary's report for the past year showed that the First Eleven had played ten matches, won seven, drawn two, and lost one. Mr Yates headed the batting with an average of 405, and had also the highest aggregate. Messrs Testro, W. Lankham, Mumford, C. MacCormick, P. Dufaur, and C. McKinney were also favour ably noticed for their handling of the wil low. In buwling Mr !W. Lankham had taken most wickets, while Mr A. Mac- Cormick had the best average. Messrs G. Lankham and Buokland also did good ser vice. The Club made its largest score, viz., 219 for 4 wickets, against Excelsior. Prizes presented by Mr A.'.E. Whitaker bad been won as follows: — (1) For the highest average, and (2' for tho highest aggregate Mr Yates ; (3) for tho greatest number of wickets, Mr W. Lank- Sam. The Second Eleven took part in twenty matches, won 7, lost 7, and drew 6. The batting averages were headed by Mr W. Harvey with a record of 21 innings, twice not out, 247 runs, average 13, whilo Mr C. Harvey topped the bowling records with 93 wickets, secured at a-cost of 578 runs. The First Eleven started last season with a debit balance of £6 10s ; the receipts during the year amounted to £14 6s 9d, and the expenses since to £18 12s 6d, leaving a debit balance of £4 5s 9d. The following officers were elected : —President, MrF. D. Fenton ; Vice-Presidents, Captain * Lambert, Messrs C. A. Harris, A. E, Whitaker, and W. F. Buckland ; Secretary, Mr C. E. MacCormick ; Treasurer, Mr C. S. IT. McKinney; Committee, Messrs Testro, Mumford, G. Lankham, W. Lankham, aud A. MacCormick, Messrs Ellis, Leahy, and A. Brookes were elected members of tho Club, and it was re» solved that any member who has not paid his annual subscription by November shall be disqualified from taking part in any match or practising with the Club. Messrs C. E. MacCormick and J. Mumford were elected delegates to represent tho Club in tho Cricket Association. A vote of thanks was also passed to Mr A. E. Whitaker for his prizes given last season. This was all the business.

"AN HOUR IN WONDERLAND."

The illustrated lecture last evening by Mr •Josiah Martin, "An Hour in AA'onderland," was largely attended, and especially inter, esting. The lecture was given in aid of. the funds of the Grafton Rood new church and school. Rev. Joseph Hill displayed tho varied and beautiful scenery of the Hot Lakes and terraces, which had been care fully photographed by Mr Martin (luring a recent, tour in the lake districts, The lecturer regretted that he was unable to reproduce the splendid tints and shadings of the Nature-sculptured terraces, boiling cauldron, and the wondrous pic tures formed by Nature's fairy fingers. Mr Martin's desci iptions and generalremarks on the lakes were clearand pleasant, and closed with a peroration elociuent and poetical, The Grafton Road AVesleyan Church choir rendered musical .'elections at intervals, and che whole was closed with votes of thanks to the lecturer and the Rev. Mr Hill, wine!} were carried by acclamation.

THE HON. MR CHAMBERLAIN AND THE BARMAIDS.

(BY TELEGRAPH. —OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

Wellington, this day. The annual onslaught on barmaids was made by Mr Chamberlain in the Legislative Council yesterday afternoon. He moved in ;he direction of prohibiting the employ nent of women or girls in the bars of public rouses, and in doing so asserted that the najority of AA'ellington hotelkeepers were in favour of doing away with barmaids. There were plenty of other occupations >pen to women, and if the girls now em ployed in hotels were so desirous of obtain ing men's society, other trades and callings could enable them to do so. He recom nended that tea, coffee, chocolate, cocoa, •ugar, &c, be admitted freo with a view to :ncourage the employment of women in .estaurants and refreshment rooms. He leard that girls in bars were paid from 10s to £4 and £5 a week. He did not know on what basis payments were made, whether by .veight or beauty, but {.resumed that ugly jirls got 10s and pretty ones £5. Girls in bars were compelled to listen to vile language, while, on the other hand, by the exercise of their charms and artful smiles and Miles, they lured young men to destruction. He suggested that no new licenses to hotels be given unless girls were not allowed to serve after 5 p.m. A divi sion was called for, but by this time the venerable Councillors had dwindled down to a smaller number than is necessary to form a quorum, and the motion lapsed.

INGENIOUS CARICATURE.

A very suggestive and ingenious carica •ure is to be seen in the Window of Mr T. B. Hill's chemist shop in Eden Terrace. It -epresents the North and South Islands struggling with each other for what they consider their political rights. A strong rope extends from the one island to the other, and affixed t!o the rope is a large bag with tho word " Loan " inscribed upon it. At one end a number of South Island members are hauling with might and main to get the precious bag on to their island, while at tho other end the North Island members are pulling at the rope with the object of preventing such a calamity. The South Islanders, however, promise te be successful, for the coveted bag is already close to their shore. At some distance from the tug-of-war Sir Julius A rogel is looking down on his sweating colleagues, and as ho beholds their success he calls out to his friend Stout (who is viewing from another quarter), " It's all right, Stout; there's no need for us to pull." Stout echoes back, " Aye, it's coming." At the lowest part of the South Island is Sir George Grey, and close to him the inscription, " The g.o.m. and his tail for ever." Running parallel with Cook's S'rait is a tight-rope, which two members (of which one looks like Mr Dargaville) are endeavouring to walk with the aid ot balancing poles. The meaning of this is not very apparent, but it is signi ficant that the balancing polo in Mr Darga ville's hands has a very decided list to the South Islard. A nvther su^estive feature of the cai iiKii vie is the note, " Railways are marked thus " (giving an index); for while in the North Island the railways are con spicuous by their absence, tho South Island presents a perfect network of them. Al together, the "take-off," though not what might be called a work of art, is certainly clever.

I'M AUCKLAJ3H JfiYBNING STAR, THURSDAY, kPTEMBER 11. 1884

Punted and Published by the Proprietor, Henuy Brett-, of Symonfls-Streot, at hi' General Printing Office, \Vyntlham-street, i, Uie Province of Auckhmd. New Zealand. Thursday, Septkmber 11, 1881



Auctions. 1 . V A, COCHRANE" |JAS. DAORK TO-MORROW. SUPERIOR DOUBLE IRON BED STEADS, BRUSSELS CARPET, SUITES, STOVES, EMPTY CASES, HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. THE Subscribers will sell by auction at their Rooms. Qiieon-street, on Friday, September 12, at 11 o'clock, HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, consisting of- Suites, Brussels Carpet, Mantel Mirrors, Chf.ffonier, Iron nnd Wood Beasteads, Piillias3es, Mattrasses. Pillows, Wash stands and Ware. Toilet Tables. Chest Draweva. Cane and Wood Chairs, Pictures, Pining Tables, Round Tables, Oilcloth Conch and 0 Chairs, Mcatsafes, Drosser, Fenders, Glass Case, Kitchen Utensils, &c Also, 1 CASK SUPERIOR DOUBLE-IRON BED STEADS Empty Cases Under Distress Warrant from R.M. Court, 1 WHEELBARROW 1 BRUSH. SAMUEL COCHRANE h SON, Auctioneers. W. 8. COCHRANE] |JAS. DACRB MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 15. FREEHOLD PROPERTIES. MATAKOHE, KAIWAKA. fTIHE Subscribers will Sell at their JL Rooms, Queen-street, on Monday, Sep tember 15, at 12 o'clock, by order of the Agent .tor the Public Trustee, under the provisions of "The Rating Act, 1882, i THE UNDERMENTIONED PROPERTIES, for Non-payment of Rates :— , MATAKOHE PARISH-Part Allotment 125. containing 10 acres. MATAKOHE PARISH - Allotment 191. containing 119 acres. KAIWAKA PARISH-Allotment 108, con taining 119 acres. BAMUEL COCHRANE h SON, Auctioneers. W. S. COCHRANE] rJAMES DACBB WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 17. By order of tho Registrar of the Supreme Court. IMPROVED FARM, TAURANGA, 890 ACRES GOOD LAND AND BUILD INGS. THE Subscribers have received instruc tions from the Registrar of tho Supreme Court of New Zealand, at Auckland, to Sell by Auotion, at their Rooms, Queen - streot, on WEDNESDAY, September 17. at 12 o'clook. All that VALUABLE IMPROVED FARM situated at Tauranga, containing 1-20 acres first-class Land, well cultivated, being Allotments 13, 81.92,91, 96,97,98, SP1370, and 371. Parish of Te Papa, Cook's County, with all Buildings and Improve ments therein. For further particulars apply to SAMUEL COCHRANE h SON, Auctioneers. TO-MORROW, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, At 11 a.m. sharp, Under Warrant of R.M. Court, J. R. RANDERSON, HAVING received instructions, will sell by public auction, in his New Mart, Mar»intilc Sale-rooms, A QUANTITY OF VALUABLE LAW j BOOKd. including Fisher's T"n rlidated and Common Law Digest, and other Valuable Works; Chest Drawers, Kerosene Stove. Set Pigeon Holes'with Doors. Foolscap Letter Press on Stand. Mahogany Offlce Washstand with Marbia Top. Sec TO-MORROW. | ' HUNTEB & E"OLAJY WILL HOLD THEIR TYTEEKLY OALE ON FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, AT THE DURHAM YARDS, OF HORSES, SADDLERY GRAIN and SEED Also. 9 Young Extra Heavy DRAUGHT HORSES i Young Medium DRAUGHT HORSES Also, 2 Useful DRAUGHT HORSES 1 Medium DRAUGHT HORSE, i years old; any trial given DURHAM YARDS. "ITIOR SALE, at the Durham Yards, J every Tueßday, at 11 o'olock, HIDES, TALLOW, WOOL, and SKINS. HUNTER AND NOLAN. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, At 12 o'clock. ROUSE AND ALLOTMENT, WELLES LEY-STREET. LEASE OF RESIDENCE, SYMONDS STREET. j D. F. EVANS Ji_ TT AS received instructions from Mr ! I~T Gearty, who is leaving Auckland, to sell, at his Land Mart. Queon-street, on Monday, September 15th, at 12 o'clook, HIS FREEHOLD PROPERTY IN WEL LESLRY-81REET (near Nelson-street), together with the House erected thereon; 1 city water laid In, and all) conveniences, ' being part lot 1, of section 39. city of Auckland. This is a desirable property, very central, and is placed in the market in consequence of owner having to leave Auckland at once. Also, THE LEASE OFRBSIDENCE (near Grammar School), Symonds-street. The House con tains 9 rooms, and there aro stable, coach house, and out-houses, city water laid in, and conveniences; with about 1} acres land, laid out in orchard, Sec. Lease hold for about 111 years; ground rent, £12 per annum. D. F. EVAN S, Auctioneer. \ TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4. I NOTICE. FREEHOLD PROPERTY FOR SALE AT NELSON, ON ACCOUNT OF THE OWNER LEAVING . THAT TOWN. IT7IOR SALE, by Publio Auotion, at Nel- JJ son, on Tuesday. November Ith, 1881, if not pri-viously disposed of, A NEW 7-ROOMED HOUSE, well-finished, and 11 Acres of Cultivated Undulated Land, which cannot be surpassed in riohness or depth, with frontage to three streets, and situ ! ated in the most salubrious locality in Nelson. 3 The Land h) divided into two sections, one of which comprisos an Orchard (5 acres) of 500 or 600 choice fruit trees, 1 years old, bearing well; the remaining 6 acres arc laid down in grass; -•."•'■ the whole Is securely fenced, and contains a ■ neror-failing Bpiing within 10 yards of the house. ! ■ The above commatads one of tho best views of I '■ ' the Bay which Nelson affords, and is a distance of 1J miles from tho Post-office, and about a \ quarter of an hour's walk from the Port. This I "—..valuable property is well worth inspection aa I a gmii.Y-'nan's residence, or fruit and vegetable > growinn gaiden. For full particulars apply to MRS BRO AD WOOD, Nelson Hospital; or Star Offlce, Auokland. TEAy Unrivalled. /0) is /07 O U R/ty/ i M a \Wm/TEA I , / /Gq/ ABOUNDING !" r'" /Cr/ X ru Strength II :;. / and I 4_IGHOIiALITY.



ILFBBP BBCRIASB. /COUNTRY CATTLE SALES. Pokcno—Monday, September 15 Drury—Wednesday, September 17 Papakura-Wedncsday, September 21. ALFRED BUCKLAND. ~ ~"' TO-MORROW. THE HAYMARKET. FOR SALE, at the Haymarket, on Fri day next, September 12,1551, 5 UNBROKEN COLTS AND FILLIES. FROM KA'IPAUA 2 Unbroken S-ycar-old Colts, from Wairoa South ~ , __ , Brown Colt, any tuial, i-year-old, from Pol lok Brown Filly, 3-year-old, from Waiuku; trial given 1 Hoavy Draught Horses, from Waitara; trials given Also, 80 BAGS EAST COAST MAIZE. ALFRED BUCKLAND. TO-MORROW. THE HAYMARKET. . FOR SALE, at tho Hoymorhet, on Friday. 1 SINGLE-SEATED BUGGY, HORSE, and HARNESS ALFRED BUCKLAND. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24. LAND SALE. PRELIMINARY ANNOUNCEMENT. THE Undersigned havo received instruc tions, from the New Zealand Native Land Settlement Company (Limited), to offer for sale by public auction, at tho Haymarket. on Wednesday, Sept. 14, prox., TOWN, SUBURBAN, AND COUNTRY LANDS, AT GISBORNE. Lithographic Plans of the lands are being pro pared, and full particulars of tho salo will be given in a future advertisement. ALFRED BUCKLAND. Auckland. August 19.1851. TUESDAYB, THE HAYMARKET, SALE OF WOOL, SHEEPSKINS, HIDES, TALLOW. HAY and BTRAW, eaoh TUESDAY, at 12 o'clock. ALFRED BUCKLAND. Tea Merchants. JOHN BUCHANAN, WHOLESALE GROCER, Tea, Coffee & Spice Merchant OUSTOMS-ST., AUCKLAND. Telegraph Address: I Telephone Exchange. "Eagle," Auckland. I No; 65. The Advertiser desires special attention to his Celebrated Brands of BLENDED INDIA AND CHINA TEAS. Since their introduction the greatly increased demand for them substantially proves their excel ' lence, and confirms the high esteem which the Public have justly accorded them. The following distinctive brands all bear his Trade Mark on the labels, and are packed in lib and _lb packets, also in 61b, 101b, and 401b tins, viz i— Blended India & China Teas. Household Countecs Duchess Princess Empress Brands. Blended Pure Indian Teas. Zemindar Brdnd. BAKING & YEAST POWDERS. The Advertiser also wishes to bring before the Public his Baking and Yeast Powders, which are meeting with general favour, and requests attention to the following Analytical Report:— Laboratory, Hobaon-street, Auckland, June 13,18*1.—1 have Eampled tho Baking Powder in the bulk, premred by Mr John Buchanan, Merchant, Auckland, and have analysed the same and find the constituents pnre and well pronprtioncd. The result of my examination proves this article to be superior to any either Imported or colonially prepared that has been submitted to me, and I can, therefore, con fidently recommend it to the public—(Signed) J. A. Pond, Colonial Analyst. Each Tin Bears nis Registered Trade Mark. Seld by Grooers sad Storekeepers Generally. The STOCK of GENERAL GROCERY irad Oilmen's Stores comprises a Splendid Assortment, which is constantly being replenished by importations from European, American, and Australian Markets. Catalogues on Application. SPECIAL TEA NOTICE NEW SEASON, 1884-5. I have Received MY FIRST SHIPMENT of the NEW SEASON'S CROP, EX S.S. TAMSUI, fromFoochow, via Wellington, And shall be glad to Forward LIQUORING SAMPLES on application. The QUALITY of THIS YEAR'S CROP is of Very High Character Compared with the previous years. To those about to commence business, attention is drawn to the great advantage of being in a position to offer the Celsbrated and Popular Brands of Spread Eagle Taas, Baking and Yeast Powders, etc., and to secure other special inducements which I am prepared to offer. JOHN BUCHANAN, WHOLESALE GROCER, Customs-Street, Auckland,



Tea Merchants. THE - ONII - GOLD MEDAL PURE BLENDED TTTTTTTTTTTT TTTTTTTTTTTT TT TTT TT TT TTT TT TTT TTT TTT TTT TTT TTTTTTT DRINK Nelson, Moate * Co.'s SPECIALITY BLEND. car TRY OUR MATCHLESS COFFEE [KINO BRAND", SOLD IN lib., 21b., 41b, 71b,, and 281b. TINS, At Is. Bd. per lb. NELSON, MOATE t & CO,, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL TEA MERCHANTS, BLENDERS, AND IMPORTERS. CfraisTCH-nw-i, D-tnebin, Wbixwotoh, AIM) 156, QUEEN-ST., Auckland AGENTS EVERYWHERE VST PURCHASED, 11,000 POUNDS OF EXTRA CHOICE MONING. PACKLUM, WOOSUNG, AND PANYONO CONGOUS, AT A VERY HEAVY REDUCTION. Characteristic Advantages to my Customers. Some people are very anxious everbrtpdy should know they get their Teas from China. For my whereabouts In buying, I would simply • say: The shrewaeat Tea-man! ever knew was the London Quaker Tea Merohaqil -erred Uiree years' apprenticeship with. HB made a large fortune before I left him, and ha never bought a Package ot Tea in China. FREDK. WHITEHEAD, TEA MERCHANT & FAMILY GROCER, No. 95, VICTORIA-STREET, and PONSONBY ROAD AUCKLAND. ' ' Business Notices. T). E v x T T« aUNMAKXB, ___H 9P Q.UIKK - SIMM, _t _Wfß^^r^^^ ADCI"*-l"n> I^HmF (Opposito theCltyMarkaH. J_¥_________fi?f\ >6TABIJBH«D ISSO. __ffS§^\] Intending Buyan should In- W. £________./ J the large stock of lim_\\\\\\_W*-S Breech and Muzzle-loading __9_____f Guns on hand. They will ccc ________S o best valcx in Auokland. _HH_K2r Every gun thoroughly examlfl- Btßf ed and guaranteed before dell ________W Hammejriess Guns, with Slemea'i f_|H Patent Steel Barrels, 13 and 20 gauge! M Bllver's Patent Anti-recoil Butt Plate*) ■1 Wsble**"s Bull Dor aad Irish Coasta- RSI bnlaryßevob'eri, also h*> New Patent R3l Sdlf-ertracting Revolver ; Krnoch'i Ma Patent " Perfect 1' Reloading Motalllo _KM Cartridge Cases and Crimpers; Eiey's mi* Revolver Ammunition and Metallic Cartridge Cases; Newcaetla Chilled Shot; Onrtius and Harvey and Plgcm WUk'e and Laurence's Gunpowder.; Elex_i Wadding and Cartridge Cases; Powder FlasßS, Shot Pouches, Same Bags, Gnn Coses, Cartridge Belt*, Gun Oil, Tow lor Gnn Cleaning, Ferret Mnulei and Bells, Saloon Rifles, Air Canes, Breech-loading Implements, Fishing Tackle, Cutlery. "Tire works. REPAIRS, Including Browning and Re stocking, specially attended to, and satisfaction guaranteed. -, D. EVITT, GoiOUpM ft iHFOBm. *USi. QUK-m-BTKSXT. __.UC___lJ_.KO. |a9 H^-_BW-fwv7 Eh ______^________________\f—l_Wa_-\ n ___Bf_j____H IH_9 (Established 1855.] -n" WMUL -»^_^_^_^ API>01""HMrr' WI HAVE THK LARGEST, CHEAPEST, AH I BEST SELECTED STOCK Of Bicycles and TmcYciiE* IN TH* COLONY. Gentlemen desirous of obtaining any partlcn lar make for the ensuing season, we shall be glac to INDENT by the next mail for any responslbli buyer, and we undertako to deliver at 20 or i per cent lower than the prices now charged It Auckland. For example t" As3or 64 Inch No.: Rndge is charged at £32 Or 433. We will dottrel the same on arrival st not more than £18 ---probably less." A,sf H. SHAKP»-?1A» & CO., QUKN-SSBII ■ ifD. ARCHITECT AND QUANTITY BUBVKYOR1 I oalmerston Buildings, Qu-oti^ru^



WILLIAM RATTRAY WILLIAM RATTRA V begs to announce that his first shipments of SPRING NOVELTIES for all Departments are NO W OPEN. He respectfully invites an inspection of these Goods, which have been carefully selected and marked throughout at Strictly MODERA TE Prices. 178, 180, 182 Queen-street



Dress and Fashion. FIRE. FIRE. FIRE. ESTIMATED VALUE : £7,000 WORTfI wowrH £7,000 OF DRAPERY CLOTHING. DRAPERY AND CLOTHING. DRAPERY CLOTHING. DRAPERY CLOTHING. DRAPERY AND CLOTHING. DRAPERY CLOTHING. THE SALVAGE STOCK OF W. VAILE & CO. WILL BE OFFERED FOR SALE TO-MORROW (WEDNESDAY), 10th INSTANT, AND FOLLOWING DAYS, AT OUR PREMISES, CANADA BUILDINGS. AND AS THE GREATER PORTION OF- THIS STOCK WAS ONLY DAMAGED BY WATER, CUSTOMERS WILL HAVE THE ADVANTAGE OF SECURING SOUND GOODS AT ABOUT QUARTER THE USUAL PRICE. REMEMBER! TIIE SALE COMMENCES TO-MORROW MORNING, | AT THE PREMISES, CANADA BUILDINGS. SAMUEL COOMBES & CO. •jH _________________W(^ qiNQER SEWING MACHINES. ■ Sales In 1832 603,962 Maobinw. „ 18S1 561,036 „ j 1kcrba5k._...42,266. wportkb or BtnLDMur it rujunan CTO IRONMONQKR-r jS^BiMjfj^^^ oauK-i raoM mambviotuxu. Hat itr Bala, at l*w BaiM _J?v£> __Ml 1% (UgUtcr Grates, L<i gnat Yartetr ■BsajS?'^ Marbls and •nanielloa Slew MaawlyleCN V Ltrgut Stook in Anoklaai • -— MarMe, Electroplate, Our-, and .Iner "TcndM. ' • Salvanlied Iron. Sheet Lwrf, M< SUo *■" THREE OUT OF EVERT FOUR MA. aUU.Cw.at. aad Piute CHINES SOLD IN THE WORLD ABB SINGER'S. tNBPnonoN nrvTT-ro MB-gJPWBBB -jcsu. UPWARDS OF THREE HUNDRED \^!^W__]_\\\^^^mß-\_Z~y:^ CHRISTCHURCH EXHIBITION r^|__BP tP^^^.^_V TWO GOLD & TWO SILVER MEDALS. \£_V^r Xj/A^ PER -"V^ WEEK PKB 2/6 WEEK LIGHT HARNESS HORSES, SADDLE °Nt"J *» 261» Qube-j-stbeet, Aucklaxd. HORSEB, and all kinds ol SPRING • 3SB@@ hifa&&3£ ViM'Ve? BEWARE OFGEBMAN AND OTHER lesley-Btreet. imiiauons. f^^^ SINGER SEWING MACHOIS. KMfc^ WL__ F* BORROWS. ARCHITECT & BUILDING SURVEYOR, T. P VtKIAN, ° ° ** A.M.P. B-tilmnos ° HAS IN e SPECTA(^S AND ETB QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND i Air Acourat-j Fit Guabantekd. (Over Goodson's Arcade). COMPOUND MICROSCOPES t_ TELE- o n ™«^iTl a nt,..-. I Mr p- F- M- Bubro-vb (late Government j ""Owem-l and CneMi. s Architect) begs to announce that he has resumed a AiraßOiD Babohktxbs, Thsso-OMETErii, practice at the above address, and to assure nil 3 Elkbtrio Bells, Battkbikb, and mends and patrons that all works entrusted to " FraxiNas. his «sn«? will be carried ont with ndtMfer. J HaTOerttoElectrioMaohlnesandMedlcjaColli, and expedition. 1 OPERA GLASSES, BINOCULAR, STELD — — ._„___„ AND MARINE GLASSES, Tk 1 Ptl 1! IT 1 UT AIV 11 fl THEODOLITES, SEXTANTS, COMPASSES. JJ A P p^EßH^^ag W ' SPECIAL ANNOUN^mT.-TArLOR-8 NEW pTFt ERN S. - Thn B^l.n™ „iT^Qf ZZ _T «Z, «™ii«„* JUST OPENED UP A CHOICE SELECTION w_^.?s"S. noe J ,°-,?to^ ofJ h, e?? 81??! Selling at Lowest' Prices. Hand and Treadle Machines will be Bold at 25 TNSPKOTTON INVITED. percent discount Nearly 600 In use in Auok- "JNar*-1 ■"" "*ylLß,u -, Und* MIXED PAINTS (all colours). 1.2, and 31b ttol OPPOSITE THE POST-OPEIOHi A. H. MORRIS, OBOBIMHS-BXB*U"Ii I WELLEgLEY-SIBKBI EaBX.



Ironmongery. E. POETER & CO. WHOLESALE AND RETAIL IRONMONGERS & IRON MERCHANTS, QUEEN & HIGH STKEETS, AUCKLAND. English and American English and American PLATEDWARE. fflPlls PLATEDWARE. E. POKFEE & CO, Have just received a largo assortment tor the coming Season of LAWN MOWERS and GARDEN ROLLERS Tho Mowers comprlso tho Philadelphia, Easy, Pennsylvania, and Excelsior, all of which aro tho most modern machines, - j_.li you w4sh youriLAWN to LOOK WELL you cannot do without a MOWER PRICES CONSIDERABLY REDUCED. E. PORTER & CO. In our SHOW ROOMS will bo found almost every requisite of tho KITCHEN, including ROTARY KNIFE CLEANERS. _2 _-f^^fc??^N. rwf s£RVA"rs fßiefiD. § > k BUes suitable for Family or Hotels, dc. Can be opened and elated In a second ' Sausage and Mincing Machines FOR FAMILY USE. filler^SS^^^^PP CHOPPERS KNIVES , SSLill^l.^ P^s Butchers' Use ' E. POETEE & CO. > Have in Stock a Large Assortment of • AVERY'S, FAIRBANKS, & HOWE'S SCALES and Weighing Machines. __ co _l Portable Warehouse Scale. Ifnlon, or Family Scale, a ra Counter Scales. ======== S(ec'-^"-vt',■ E. PORTER & CO. Have always in Stock a Variety of Washing, Wringing, & Mangling Machines. The "Phtßnix" BRADFORD'S MANGLE W^ rmS^mrm.i^^^M Lever&Spring Mangles r°Ug being " WASHERS& MANGLE3> almortunbreakable. '» IW 4 P=» LAUND^TOVES PORTABLE BOILERS |J 11 arcoa^rons. i a"d U & W____^_ I NICKEL-PLATED ; FURNACE PANS. SMOOTHING IRONS. , PRICES ALL REDUCED. Retail Department: I Wholesale Department: QUEEN STREET. | HIGH STREET. Branch Store: NEWMARKET, WHEMJ A LARGE STOCK IS KEPT AND SOLD AT TOWN PRICES. AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND.



For the Guidance of Others- PAIN VANdUISBKD. Qlenmore Road, Paddington, lith January, 18M. " Gentlemen,—Some few webks since I was so severely affected with indigestion as to render my rising each morning a matter of difficulty and pain on account of Bevero pains in the back; and it had just become necessary for me to take a holiday from my work, for the performanco of which I -was by no means fit, when a friend mentioned to no the benefit he derived from the use of Hamburg Tea. In the hope of getting some relief, I used it myself, the result being that I waa myself in three or four days, and havo not suffered since. My friends hare idnsed me to write this for the guidance of others, and you are at liberty to make what uso you please of this. "Yours, "JOHN KELLY. ! " Messra Elliott Bros., Sydney." HAMBnBG TEA. HAMBURG TEA. . HAMBURG TEA. CURES DYSPEPSIA, INDIGESTION. BILIOUS NESS, HEADACHE, CONSTIPATION. BOLD BY ALL CHEMISTS AND STOBH> KEEPERS. PRICE ONE SHILLING AND THREE PENCE. Wholesale Depot for Auckland: M. LEVY AND CO., QUEEN-STREET.