CITY COUNCIL.

Tin: regular weekly meeting of this body was held last night. There were present :— The Mayor and Councillors Field, Aickin, Stevenson, Mackechnie, Rattray, Marshall, Devore, Upton, Crowt-her, Montague, La Roche, Fleming, Waymouth, Burns, Hol land, Garratt, and Masefield.

Cor.REsi'O.-DKNCE.—Letters were received and disposed of as follows:— From J. A. Campbell, drawing attention to the neces sity tor a lamp in Grattan Crescent : Re ferred lo Streets Committee. — From P. McVeigh, urging the completion of certain promised repairs to his property in Cook street : Applicant to be informed that the work will bo done in its turn.—From Under Secretary for Public Works, stating that the Minister is informed that KjberPass Road, at its present levels, is quite reason ably suitable for all the requirements of ordinary road traffic, and that there- I fore ho is unable to see his way to authorise any expenditure fmther than what is absolutely necessary for keeping the surface of the road in a good and efficient state of repair: Resolved to renew application and also to forward copy of Engineer s report shewing the necessity of the work. —From manager of Bank of New Zealand, stating that while lie had consented to two cab? being stationed in front of the Bank, four had been placed there : Referred to Streets Committee. — From Allan O'Neill, requesting that the young trees in front of his property in Hobson-street should not be removed : Agreed to reply I thatit has been decided to remove the trees.— From W. Stephenson, asking where he should carry the drainage of his property in Ber.-ford-street to in order to comply with tho Sanitary Inspector's notice to discon tinue draining un to Mr Lloyd's premises in Wolf-street : Referred to Streets Com mittee.—From Edward Bartley, applying for permission to erect a verandah in front of new block of buildings, corner of Queen nnd Wellesley-street..: Referred to Engineer to report upon.—From E. Mahoney and Son, asking permission to move a small wooden building in Fort-street, in order to enable them to proceed with the erection of a block of warehouses on a frontage of 73 feet: Referred to Streets Committee. — From S. McPhorson, lessee of Domain pro perty, applying for leave to build thereon : Referred to Legal Committee.—From Secre tary of Tramway Company, announcing their intention to call tenders shortly for finishing the western tramway circuit, and asking that, as very little requires to be done in order to bring College Hill to its proper level, the Council should undertake the work at once : Referred to Streets Com mittee. EMMET-.STr.EET.—Cr. Upton presented a petition from the ratepayers of Emmet street and vicinity, urging the immediate necessity of filling" in tho dangerous gully, and the forming and metalling of the street, in order that the petitioners should have proper access to their properties: Referred to Streets Committee. Finance Committee. — This Committee recommended as follows:—(1) Letter from J. Fox (on behalf of Mrs Mackune), re remission of rates : That the arrears, viz. t -11s lOd, be remitted, and no further action taken. (-) Letter frcm Nigel Cole re remission of Mrs Hopkins's rates : That Collector be instructed to take no action during the current year. (3) Letter from manager National Bank, re public loan of Corporation : That the request of the Bank bo complied with by circulars delivered to holders, pointing out the advantage of con solidated loan debentures. (4) Motion No. !K)1 (the Mayor), re crediting the improve ment Trust Account with expenditure of the Albeit Park, etc. : That any de ficiency arising in Improvement Trust Account be charged to General Ac count as for Park expenditure. (5) Motion No. 'JO. (the-Mayor), re leasing if

Market: That same be leased for one year

(0) Letter from J. A. Pond, re analyst of water : That at the end of the year agi eed on the present arrangement with Mr I'md, viz., £45 per annum for his sendees, be dis continued. (7) Letter from G. >*". Bra.-soy, re Pound, asking that n portion bo covered in: Committee cannot recommend the request being granted. (S) Letter from G. I. Panter, asking that the i'soo paid for the Waverley Hotel license be refunded :

That the application be declined. — Iho clauses of the report were considered seriatim. On the Mayor's motion, the words "during the current year" v.ere added to the first clause. Clause

three was 'referred back to the Com mittee for further consideration, (several Councillors questioning the desirability oi paying on debentures 5 per cent, for 50 years," in place of 6 per cent, for 10 years, as at present.—An amendment by Cr. Devore upon the last clause to grant Mr I'anter's application for the refund of his £500 paid in respect of the Waverley Hotel license, was lost by II to 7.—The report as

amended was then adopted

Streets Committee. —The Committee's report contained the following recommenda tions :—(1) Letter from W. F. Bell re fcot path, Edwin-street: That the footpath be cleared. (2) Petition from IGG ratepayers re roadway to connect Lower Hepburn street with Union-street: Committee can not recommend same, the cost being too much. (3) Engineer's report re kerbing Queen-street: That Engineer be instructed to proceed with this work as quickly as possible (east side from Vulcan Lane first). (4) Engineer's report re road at junction of Pitt-street : That Engineer's report be

adopted, if trustees of chapel raise no objection. (5) Report from W. Errington re stone-crushing machine engine: That same be referred to tiie Finance Committee to consider ways

and means, Waterworks Engineer to fur nish estimate of cost. (6) Letter from G. W. Owen and others re Little Queen-street: That the kerbing and channelling be done at Engineer's estimate, viz., £BS. (7) Letter from M. Henderson re culvert, Sale street : That it be referred to tho Special Drainage Committee. (8) Letter from J. Heron and others re access to premises rear of Custom-street West: That Engineer attend to the subject as soon as possible, and his reply to be sent. (9) Petition from residents North Ward re crossing north side of Wyndham-street at its junction with Albert-street: That Engineer's report be adopted—viz., that same be made up with metal on lower side and blinded with metal waste, the road being on an incline, and never very dirty.—The report also stated that the question of drainage of Karanga hapo Ward, and letters re Seafield View Road and levels of Symonds-street, had been deferred, pending settlement of ward alloca tion.—On the suggestion of Cr. Devore, clauso 2 was referred back to the Com mittee, while clause 9 was amended by a resolution to construct an asphalted crossing 4 feet wide at the place indicated.—The report as amended was then adopted. Special Drainage Committee.—This Committee recommended : — (1) Letter from Under-Secretary Public Works, offer ing a contribution of £500 re Stanley street sewer : That the offer be accepted. (-.') Letter from R. B. Shalders re drainage of Upper Queen-street : That gully drain age of Grey and Queen-streets be at once authorised. The petition from residents of East Ward re Stanley-street sewer had been deferred for City Engineer's report.—The Committee's report was adopted.

Street Crossings.—Cr. Garratt pointed outthonecessityforatoncelayingdownaguin the streot crossings in Queen-street which had been broken up pending the putting down of tram-rails.—The Mayor replied that operations in this direction would be commenced as soon as the weather had im proved.—Cr. Montague said he had been informed by the Chairman of the Tramway Company that arrangements had been made for the completion of tho repairs te the crossings as promptly as possible. Street Roller.—Cr. Aickin suggested that the Streets Committee should be requested to consider the best means of utilising the steam roller. He moved to that effect, and the resolution was carried. —The Mayor remarked that the Govern ment Inspector of Boilers had given a certi ficate authorising the roller to be worked up to its full power.

Vincent Lane.—Cr. Fleming asked when the kerbing of Vincent Lane, authorised somo three years ago, would be undertaken. —The Engineer replied that the quantity of kerbs required for the purpose had nearly all been obtained, and the work would shortly be commenced.

Tramway Connection. —Cr. Montague asked if there was any objection to the Tramway Company laying down tram rails in Howe street cutting, for the purpose of enabling a connection to be made between the Karangahapo and Ponsonby lines.—The Engineer replied that ho had no objection, provided the contractor's permission wero obtained.

Local Industry.—The Mayor announced that a sample of tobacco, cigars, and cigar ettes had been received, from the Auckland Tobacco Company through Cr, Mackechnio, find had been pronounced by the Finance Committee to be very good. Milk Inspection.—The Mayor stated that he had instructed the Inspector under the Adulteration of Foods Act to take steps to test the milk now vended in the city, as frequent complaints had been made of its adulteration by water, in some cases to tie extent of 33 percent. Cemetery Bridge.—The Engineer re

ported unfavourably upon the iron bridge of which drawings had been received, and recommended the adoption of the bowstring wooden bridge, plans of which had been prepared in the office. It was resolved that the plans for this bridge be adopted, and tenders in accordance therewith be at once called.

Street Repairs and Cleaning.—The Engineer forwarded a lengthy report on the superintendence of street repairs and cleaning, with tho number of men employed in each ward. It was read and laid on the table for Councillors' information.

Ward Representation on Finance Committee. —The Mayor moved : "That the following resolution, passed on the 22nd May, ISS4, be rescinded, viz., ' That the East, North, and Ponsonby Wards, having no representatives on Finance Committee at present, Crs. Aickin, Field, and Thomp son's names be added to that Committee to deal with Cr. Thompson's motion, No. 575, re allocation, and part 7 of the half-yearly report.'"—The resolution v.as seconded by Cr. Aickin and carried.—lt was then re solved, upon the motion of Cr. Waymouth, seconded by Cr. Upton, "That the ques tion of the correct allocation of loans to each ward be referred to the Finance Com mittee, and that the senior members of each ward not being members of the Committee, be invited to attend the meetings when the subject is under discussion."

Street Maistexaxce. — Cr. Devore moved, "That the Streets Committee be invited to consider the practicability of the principal Ftreets in the city being put in good repair and maintained by contrac tors ; and also consider the expediency of calling for tenders for such repairs and maintenance for a term of say .. years, com mencing January 1, ISS.V—The resolu tion was seconded by Cr. Field, and after an animated discussion was carried.

A Graceful Tribcte.—Tho -Mayor in graceful terms referred to tho valuable services rendered in tiie Council by Crs. Stevenson and Marshall, whose term of office having expired, were now definitely retiring from further service. He therefore moved, " That the thanks of the Council be tendered to Crs. Stevenson and Marshall for the services they have rendered during their tenure of office." He also said that when Cr. Field retired lie would be prepared to move a similar motion in his case also.—Cr. Aickin, in seconding the resolution, and Cr. Mon tague, in supporting it, also spoke in terms of praise of the retiring Councillors' ser vices, and of regret at their retirement.— Cr. Stevenson, in returning thanks, said that his private business would not permit him to remain longer in the Council.—Cr. Marshall, in acknowledging the compli ment paid him, remarked that he left the Council reluctantly, but that as he would be out of Auckland fully six months out of the next twelve, he preferred to resign rather than allow his constituents to be dis franchised for that period.

• The rough minutes were then read, and the Council rose.

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. —.^ m___rr____mmmu^m _-— I C__BS BOSS — j J%.!?«Tr.<-'«s<. TO-MORROW. . ONEHUNGA AUCTION MART. SALE OF BUGGY, HORSE, AND HARNESS Tip Dray, nearly new W^eTlßedstead and Spring Mattrass New Dressing Table New Waahatand and Set Chairs. Curtains. Window Blinds Toilet S_t (Wh te and Goldi, Large J able Small Tabic. Spring Couch China Tea Set. Dinner >et. Sih cr Set Lamp. Boiler. Hath. Fire Grate Kitchen Utensil... Matting. St.. B.C. New and Second-hand Clothin.. Second-hand Household Requisites Sec, Sec- Sec WM. STEVENSON, Auctioneei^ TO-MORROW, SATURDAY, 12.30. BUILDINGS, TANKS, Ax., DARBY-STREET. R. ARTHUR HAS received instruction- from P Darby, Es... to sell by auction, at his Mart, Queen-street, on Saturday next, at 12.30 p.__., TWO WOOD COTTAGES, with Brick Chim uepL Sheds Iron Tanks, Pump, &c, now standing on his property at the back of the * TT-istle Hotel.- Darby-street. To be Removed. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9. HUNTER & NOLAjn" WILL HOLD THEIR TT7EEKLY QIALE AT THE NEWMARKET YARDS, Junction of Great South and Onehunga Roads. or FAT AND STORE STOCK, DAIRY COWS, SHEEP. AND PIGS. DURHAM YARDS. Tj*K)R SALE, at the Durham Yards, JJ every Tuesday, at 11 o'clock, HIDES, TALLOW, WOOL, and SKINS. HUNTER AND NOLAN. W. 3. COCHRANE] UA3. DACBJ MONDAY, SEPTEMBER S. VALUABLE VIOLIN (By one of the most Celebrated Old Italian Masters). THE Subscribers will sell by auction, at their Rooms, Queeu-street, on Monday, Bth i ist., at 11 o'clock, A VERY VALUABLE VIOLIN, made by Jiovun Paoto Magini, of Brescia, in 1710. Thi_ maker ranks amongst the first of the celebrated old Italian masters. SAMUEL COCHP.ANE & SON, Auctioneers. W. 3. COCHRANE] IJAMES DACRF THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11. CUTTER BESSY. THE Subscribe! _ will sell by auction, at their Rooms. Queen-street, on Thursday, Be_itemh_r 11, at 12 o'clock, THE WELL-KNOWN CUTTER BESSY, 2* ions register, carries 2a,000 feet sawn tim ber or 70 tons firewood on light draught. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, . Auctioneers. W. 8. COCHRANE] IJAS. DACRI MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 15. FREEHOLD PROPERTIES, MATAKOHE, KAIWAKA. THE Subscribers will Sell at tho'n Rooms. Queen-street, on Monday. Sep tember 15. at 12 o'clock, by order of the Aueni for the Public Trustee, under the provisions o: "The Rating Act, 1832. THE UNDERMENTIONED. PROPERTIES for Non-payment of Rates:— MATAKOHE PARISH-Part Allotmen 125, containing 10 acres. MATAKOHE PARISH - Allotment 191 containing 119 acres. MATAKOHE PARISH-Allotments 19, 05 56, and 58, containing 556 asres. KAIWAKA PARlSH—Allotment 103, con taining 119 acres. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. W. S. COCHRANE | TJAMES DACRI WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 17. By order of the Registrar of the Supremi Court. __-PLPBQ VED FARM, TAURANCA. 820 ACRES GOOD LAND AND BUILD INGS. THE Subscribers have received instruc tions from the Registrar of the Supremi Court of New Zealand, at Auckland, to Bell b; Auction, at their Rooms, Queen - street, oi WEDNESDAY, September 17, at 12 o'clock, All that VALUABLE IMPROVED FARI situated at Tauranga, containing _2> acres first-class Land, well cultivated being Allotments 13, 81. 92, 9_, 90, 97,98 99' 370, and 371. Parish of Te Papa, Cook' County, with all Buildings and Improve menta thereon. For further particulars apply to SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. ON AN EARLY DATE. PRELIMINARY NOTICE. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE AND HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE AND EFFECTS. EFFECTS. AT REMUERA. G. W. BINNEY |_JJ AS received instructions to Sell by *r*- Public Auction at the residence of T. T. Gamble, Esq., Remuera, THE WHOLE OF THE MODERN HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE AND EFFECTS. ________>r__V __________________¥_____\____^_\f__ _KvK *.___________n__\W______t t__\ mßtxS_________W&_& LIGHT HARNESS HORSES, SADDLE HOUSE-, and. all kinds of SPRING VEHICLES. Hired, Bought, and Sold, at CROWIHh.K'3 VICTORIA STABLES, Wel lcslcysireet J" BEND E R SO N, HOUSE. SHIP, SIGN, AND GENERAL IiEOORATIVE PAINTER, No. 8. Wyndham-street. -fITEW STATIONERY BUSINESS. The undersigned begs to inform the publi. thuthe has Removed to premises two doors from the Bank of New Zealand, Queen-street. ENGROSSING, COPYING, & ADDRESSES Neatly Executed. . , Kstab. ' 1885- HENRY WHIT E, 'i STATION ICR AND BOOKBELLBR



ft. i, fc' X X :■> XV '■ ii.'ii An Jft. _ pOU'NTKY CATTLE SALES. Waiuku—Saturday. September v Pokcno— Monday, September 15 Drury—Wednesday, September 17 Papakura—Wednesday, .September 21. ALFRED BUCKLAND. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11. THE REMUERA YARDS. IflOR SALE, at the Remuera Yards, on ' Thursday. September 11, at 1 o'clock, 200 Well-Fatted Cattle Dairy Cows. Store Cattle ,00 Fat Sheep and Lamb- Fat and Storo Pics. ALFRED BUCKLAND. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2i. L A N D SAL E. PRELIMINARY ANNOUNCEMENT. THE Undersigned have received instruc tions, from the New Zealand Native Land Settlement Company (Limited), to offer for sale by public auction, at the Haymarket on Wednesday, Sept. 21, pros., TOWN, SUBURBAN, AND COUNTRY LANDS, AT t! I S B 0 R N E. Lithographic Plans of the lands are being pre pared, and full particulars of the sale will be given in a future advertisement. ALFRED BUCKLAND. Auckland. August 19. ISSI. FOR PRIVATE SALE, on liberal term., tho Estate of Wm. McLaughlin, Esq., containing about 3.000 acres, in lots of 40 acre 3 and upwards, as may be agreed upon. This property Is near the Papatoitoi Station; har been in gras3 for about _U years; is well adapted for agriculture, and Is in good heart for cropping as well ns bearinK Rood grass at tho present time. Terms: One-third Cash balance can remain at 0 per cent—Apply t Wm. Mclaughlin, Esq., or ALFRED BUCKLAND. FOR SALE, a Choice Farm, fenced, and In gras_, equally near the Kihikihi and Te Awa mutu Township ~ containing :>-G aere-i. AIiiOTMENTS Nos. 31 and 33. containing 100 acrc-3, at Whiriwhiri, near Waiuku; substan tially fenced; fronting the Maoris' road leadln to waikato Heads. FARM — Lot 95. Whangaroa, County of Raglan, containing3o- acres; good Homestead, considerably improved (adjoining the farm of W. Harsard); price required, £700. Also, about 700 acres adjoining tho above. ALFRED BUCKLAND. TUESDAYS, THE HAYMARKET. SALE OF WOOL, SHEEPSKINS, HIDES, TALLOW, HAY and STRAW, each TUESDAY, at 12 o'clock, ALFRED BUCKLAND. Business Notices. 'P A P E I. II A N G I N G S W. PHILLIPPS & SOX HAVE RECEIVED, EX LATE ARRIVALS ; ISS—P ACKA i_ E 3—lSs CONTAINING '' 55,000 ROLLS OF PAPERHANGINGS, CONSISTINi; OF NEW PATTERNS For Drawing. Dining. li__.-rooni... Hall and Staircase, suitable for the .Mansion or Cottage. BEAUTIFUL DESIGNS. AND BEST VALUE KVKII OFFERED IN" PAPERHANGINGS. DIG—PACKAGES—9I6 SCRIMS AND HESSIANS PLATE AND SHEET CLASS. WIHTE t LEAD. OILS, TUill'S, VARNISHES, f AND ALL TRADE SUNDRIES. W. PHILLIPPS & SON, t 95 AND 97, QCEE-T-STKEET. HE. COTTON, • CUSTOM-HOUSE, SHIPPING, AND general agent, Next Habhour Board's New Bu.ldi.tgs, And WHARF (H. Elliott's Offices). Experienced Receivers are employed in ex amining and forwarding Goods with the utmost care and despatch. Storage for Free Goods at Low Rates. . ' ""fa 1y PEACOCK, . • OPTICIAN, * HAS IN STOCK SPECTACLES AND EYK GLASSES of every description. An Accurate Fit Guaranteed. - COMPOUND MICROSCOPES & TKLK c SCOPES, T Powerful and Cheap. Aneroid Barometers, Thermometers, , ELEBTHIO Bells, Batteries, and l Fittings. I Maenectlc Electric Machines and Medical Colls, f OPERA GLASSES, BINOCULAR, FIELD a AND MARINE GLASSES, .. THEODOLITES, SEXTANTS, COMPASSES. BPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT. - TAYLOR'S SEWING MACHINES. The Balance of Stock of these excellent Hand and Treadle Machines will be sold at 2S per cent discount Nearly 6GO in use inAuck - Und. OPPOSITE THE POST-OFFICB, -*taORTLAND-BTEEET. PERCr BUTLER AND COMPANY, ACCOUNTANTS, House, Land, Commission, & Estate Agents FINANCIAL, SHARE, AND GENERAL BROKERS, Receiving and Forwarding Agents, mutual life buildings, 81. Queen-street. •VTEW SEASON'S CLOVER HAY FROM MATAMATA, In small pressed bales of about 112!bs each. SOLD IN ANY QUANTITIES iy nil Dealers, and in not less than 1-Ton lotß bj THORNTON. SMITH. &: FIRTH. SUPERIOR CORRUGATED TANKS. J, li. KEAN Has for Sale a number of the abovo. with Taps, ready for use, prico 3__, ot his Shop, Wellealey street Ea_t (next door to Crowther'a Stables). Large Quantities of Spouling, Ridging, and Down Pipes always In Stock. Verandah Iron curved at the shortest notice. Country orders will always receive his prompt attention. Lead Washers el ways on hand QINGER BEWING MACHINES, Sales iv 18S2 603,292 Machines, „ 1881 561,036 „ Increase. -...42,256. tr THREE OUT OF EVERY FOUR MA CHINES SOLD IN THE WORLD ARE SINGER'S. UPWARDS OF THREE HUNDRED FIRST PRIZES !!! and at CHRISTCHURCH EXHIBITION TWO GOLD & TWO SILVER MEDALS. To be obtained at PER 2/6 WEEK PER 2/6 WEEK Only at 261, Queen-street, Auckland. BEWARE OF GERMAN AND OTHER IMITATIONS. "*»*« SINGER SEWING MACHINES,



Dress and Fashion. THE ' LATE FIRE ix QUEEN-STREET. BEING THE SUCCESSFUL TENDERERS FOR THE SALVAGE S T O C X OF S. W. VAILE & CO., WE REG TO INTIMATE THAT THE SAME WILL BE REMOVED TO OUR PRESENT PREMISES, CANADA BUILDINGS, F OR S A L E, PARTICULARS OF WHICH WILL API'EAR IN A FUTURE ISSUE. SAMUEL COOMBES &' CO., CANADA Bl ILl>l\<;s. I)VE£X-STRE£T. NEW BISCUIT, "TT. N I VERSA L.' SOLD BY ALL GROCERS AT 4d. PER LB. THE WONDERFUL ! Latest Improvements. Valuable Appliances. Ten Years' Quarante*. Patent Automatic Winder. Patent Drop-Rollers. Patent I_oose-Winding-Wheel. Patent Thread Releaser. Wer thelm Machines kept In Repairs for three years FREE OP CHARGE. IllusttHed Catalogues and Samples of Work firaa 7BE WIRIEIiIM EIWIKG KACBIML ttI.XV. W. J. X>Jt_/__A JL/ili, 1 IV, QUEEN-STREKT, AUCKLAND. xirr T Ironi_.oiis.crj*. W« Leys, ~l ~ - BOOK BINDER, PAPER RULER. _______________W__\ W ,- THHKK DOORS ABOVE " STAR " OFFICE. Bfe^'SS'ltlf _'. •3____m MERCHANTS' ACCOUNT BOOKS, *$j_\ M___l INSURANCE AND MINING REGISTER BOOKS B-BglgiSaifesfil^aiß-i BAKERS' SPECIAL RULED DAY BOOKS. ! BAND AND OUOIK MUSIC BOOKS *** UUljrjl _ T B. BLAIKII. B _W . VICTOEIA-STREWB, UTOHER AND CO., IMPORTER OF BUILDERS' ft KDRNIZB Foet-ST. and Quekt-bt. Whiei, ma ntONMONGSKT STEVEDORES, Druse? from MAxurAormuae. RECEIVING AND FORWARDING a» for Sals, a. I*, R**s~ ,„ „. At*«ENTS. Crpeat-r.'Tools WOC-, m*m AND DUMPED FOB SHIPMENT „,„, 4LIIA" «"'""• K.t_b.» Range, Resistor GrAisa, ta tcres.l Tarlosy ~KT 0 T I 0 E, SUrble »ad «iu__iel!.9<_ Sir.va Maatalpltns -1.. ha-g est Stook U A „efcli__! ~~ Marbla. Electroplate. Curt, as. othsr reason SAMUEL PARKER, aalvunl-ed Iroa, Shoel Lund, ___,* Zl*x slew. C___o_i, »nd Plaster Having Withdrawn from the Plumbing1 Busl- uess, has REMOVED his Large and Varied WBPWmov iwrrar Stocks of Plumbera' and Qasfltters' Materials ___. '_,T _ _ ~„ T~~ ~ TVTOTICE OF REMOVAL, to his MANUFACTORY, VICTORIA-STREET i.l EAST, where he will continue the Manufactur- _„_ . D ™ lr nvi-n- .•_._ * We have REMOVED our Lithographic and Log of Galvanized Iron Tanks, O.G. Spouting. Engraving Establishment from Wj-ndham Ridging, Plain and Lead Edge, Lead Head street to Fort street, at tho New Premises ercc ____ ted for the Auckland Evening Stab. Nails, Lead Washers, See., bo. Having imported and erected extensive add!- A Large and Varied Stock of all the Reoulsl- ti onal Lithograph and Engraving Machinery tes of the Trade always ou hand and to arrive, of tho newe3t and largest construction, we are now enabled to execute Lithographic and En- All PLUMBING ACCOUNTS are requested gnyiag workof every deßcriptionin thehlgheßt to be paid during the current month. style of art with prompt despatch and at the _t r, _-__-,_ ___ . _... _. Lowest Possible Rates. N.B.— North Shore Business will be eoa tinuad as usual The De Partnient will as heretofore be under the personal supervision of Mr J. D. Schmidt BRETT, SCHMIDT __ CO. SAMUEL PARKER, Vtetoria-itretf Eart Now Office., Fort-street. Jt»eU,J4_f, ' Opposite Union S.S. Co,



Tea Merchants.' JOHN BUCHANAN, WHOLESALE GROCER, Tea, Coffee & Spice Merchant CTJSTOMS-ST., AUCKLAND. Telegraph Address: I Telephone Exchange, "Eagle," Auckland. | No. ai. ofrA *■;* fVi ire*. A^^imf Tho Advertiser desires special attention to his Celebrated Brands of BLENDED INDIA AND CHINA TEAS. Sinco their introduction tho greatly increased demand for them substantially proves their excel lence, and confirms tho high esteem which tho Public havo justly accorded them. The following distinctive brands all bear his Trade Mark on tho labels, and are packed in lib and Jib packets, also in 61b, 101b, and 401b tins, viz i— Blended India & China Teas. Household Countess Duchess Princess Empress Brands. Blended Pure Indian Teas. Zemindar Brand. BAKING &. YEAST POWDERS. Tho Advertiser also wishes to bring boforo tho Public his Baking nnd Yeast Powders, which aro meeting with general favour, and requests attention to ths following Analytical Report :— Laboratory, Hobson-street, Auckland, June 13, IS-Jl.—l have sampled tho Baking Powder In the bulk, prepared by Mr John Buchanan, Merchant, Auckland, and havo analysed the same and 11 ml the constituents pur» and well proportioned. Tho result of my oxamlnation proves this article to be superior to any either imported or colonially prepared that has been Bubmitted to me, and I can, therefore, con fidently recommend it to tho public—(Signed) J. A. Pond, Colonial Analyst. Kacu Tin Bears his Registered Trad* Mark. Sold by Grocers sod Storekeepers Generally. The STOCK of GENERAL GROCERY and Oilmen's Stores comprises a Splondid Assortment, which is constantly being replenished by importations from European, American, and Australian Markets. Catalogues on Application. SPECIAL TEA NOTICE NEW SEASON, ISS4-5. I have Received MY FIRST SHIPMENT of the NEW SEASON'S CROP, ) EX S.S. TAMSUI, from Foochow, via Wellington, And shall bo glad to Forward LIQUORING SAMPLES on application. The QUALITY of THIS YEAR'S CROP Is of Very Hiuii Character Compared with tho previous years. To thoso about to commence business, attention is drawn to the great advantage of being in a position to offer the Celebrated and Popular Brands of Spread Eagle Teas, Baking and Yeast Powders, etc., and to secure other special inducements which I am prepared to offer, JOHN BUCHANAN, WHOLESALE GROCER, Customs-Street, Auckland. •TEAy Unrivalled /fy) is /O/ o v R/v / r?7* I /vQ/ BOUNDING 707 - Try Strength / AND 'HIGH QUALITY. XS7- A R NOCK BROTHERS, SOAP AND CANDLE MANUFACTURERS, COX'S CREEK, RICHMOND. Office DURHAM STREET, AUCKLAND. Cash Purchasers of Tallow, Wool, Sheepskins, and Bones. IKSTABLISHED 1855.] -- SPECIAL ."S^lKftgßp^ APPOINTMENT W__ HAVE THE LARGEST, CHEAPEST, AND BEST SELECTED STOCK OF Bicycles and Tricycles IN THF COLONY. • Gentlemen desirous of obtaining any particu lar make for the ensuing season, we shall be glad to INDENT by the next mail for any responsible buyer, and wo undcrlako to deliver at 20 or 25 per cent, lower than tho prices now oharged in Auckland, For examplo: "A 82 ors_ Inch No. I Rudgo is charged at £22 or £23. We will deliver the same on arrival et D3t more than -US— probably less," Apply ~~ W. H. SHAKRSPJ36B * CO., <_U«SN:BTBKI ND. D, E v l T x- GUNMAKER, JiSfififi^^ Queen - street, jpSlljlP*^*™^* AUCKLAND |te^|||||P^ (Oppoaito the City Market). Established 1859. l^i____^a^V Jutoudlng Buyers should In __'m__Wl J .POCt the LARGE STOCK Of JS,niwHasFF"-" Breech and Muzzle-loading BJgjgaSjfal Guns on hand. They will see PImII tho BEST VALUE in Auckland. IsPklK/liS' Every gun thoroughly examln ' IP|^_B , d and guaranteeu before dell- M* Kammer'less Guns, with Slemen's Kga Patent Steel Barrels, 12 and 20 gauge: KR| Silver's Patent Anti-recoil BnttPlatesi g£j>| Webley'B Bull Dog and Irish Consta \W_ bulary Revolvers, also hlaNew Patent Bgf Self-extracting Revolver; Kynoch's Mm Patent " Perfect" Reloading Metalilo _____•__& Cartridge Cases and Crimpers: Eley's SE| Revolver Ammunition and Metallto **""■ Cartridge Cases ; Newcastle Chilled Shot j Curtisa and Harvey and Pigon Wilk's and Laurence's Gunpowder; Eley's Wadding and Cartridge Cases; Powder Flasks. ShotPouohes, Game Bags, Gun Cases, Cartridge Belts, Gun Oil, Tow for Gun Cleaning, Ferret Muzzles and Bells, Saloon Rifles, Air Canes, Breeoh-loadlns Implements, Fishing Tackle, Cutlery, FlrJ works. REPAIRS, Including Browning and R* itocking, specially attended to, and satlsfaoUtw guaranteed. _____ j D. __-VJ.__.-L, QumuxKß ft IKPOBTH, W, «u_am-sis-»T, Aposcukp,



Ironmongery. T. & S. MORRIN & CO. (LIMITED), HARDWARE MERCHANTS, I.M POUTERS op ENGLISH AND AMERICAN IRONMONGERY, CEMENT, CORRUGATED IRON, SHEET, HOOP, PLATE, & BAR IRON, SHEET BRASS, SHEET COPPER, COPPER RODS AND BARS, BAR STEEL OF EVERY DESCRIPTION. NO \V LA ND IN G, EX WANGANTI AND GLENMORE. 1 ton French Glue 24V0 Sash Weights 14 tons Wrought-iron Plates CO tons Galvanised Corrugated Iron 220 kegs Diamond-head Wire Nails 50 tons Annealed Oiled Fencing Wire 25 ton. Galvanised 4-barb Dominion Fencing Wire SO tons Bar Iron 40 plates BBH Plate Iron 180 plates Staffordshire Iron 20 plates Low Moor Iron 400 boxes Candles 50 tons Pig Iron 1 20 h.p. Tangye's Engino 1 14 h.p. Robey'a Semi - portable Engine 1 3cwt. Tangye's Steam Hammer 1 12cwt. Root's Patent Fan Blower 2 cases Patent Lock Morticing Machines 7 casks Compo. Pipe 2 casks Brass Axlo Pulleys 1 cask Iron Axle Pulleys 1 cask Stench Traps 0 cases Carpenters' Patent Rim Locks, etc. 3 casks Tinned nnd Blued Cut Tacks G cases Green's Patent Sausage Chop pers IS cases Tools—Turning, Ferrier, and Socket Chisels, Adzes, Bill Hooks, Trowels, Chi.sel Handles, Gauges, Turnserews, Saw Sets, Gas Pliers, etc. 2 coses Copjier and Brass Wire 2 cn.-ks Tinsmiths' Fittings, Kettle Ears and Rivets 2 casks Brunswick Black 1 case Lacquered Cased Tube 3 Saw Trimmers' Anvils 24 Axlo Arms 40 kegs Storer's Axle Grease 3 cases Sorby's Cro.s-cut and Pit Saws 2 oases Lockwood's Files 2 30" Pony Lawn Mowers 1 case Davy's Patent Safety Lamps 1 case Brass Rod 6 cases Muntz Metal Sheathing 11 casks Patent Single and Double Tape Fuso 4 cases Electro-plated Goods 2 cases Tangye's Patent Crab Winch 2 casks Tin Plates 2 bales Plough Line 40 ingots Tin 4 cases Patent Water Closets ,"i cases Cheese Presses nnd Curd Mills 3 cases Wheatman and Smith's Circu lar and Mill Saws 7- cases Mandcr's Oak Varnish ISO kegs Paint, assorted colours 10 cases Paint, mixed and dry, ready for use 5 cases Patent Driers 2 casks Putty, in bladders 5 casks Putty, in bulk 25 cases Hardware — Weights, Door Knobs, Locks, Spirit Level Tubes, Key Rings, Thermometer Plate, Powder Paste, Plate Baskets, Jack Chain, Oven Ventil-tors, China Mortice Furniture, Escutcheon Pins, Brass Wire, Cloth Brushes, S. Hooks, Bridle Hooks, Chest Handles, etc. 107 cases American Hardware Sundries TO ARRIVE, PER FIRTH OF DORNOCH, .INTAKES, WAIKATO, AND ELEANOR VERNON. 500 casks Cement 850 barrels Blasting Powder 140 casos Galvanised Corrugated Iron 30 casks Sheet Zinc 10 tons Pig Iron 10 tons Best Hoop Iron 2 casks Perforated Sheet Zinc 20 casks Chain, Plough, Trace, and Back 45 kegs Wrought Spikes 9 cases Hornsby's Ploughs and Reaper < Fittings 15 cases Howard's Agricultural Ma chinery 52 cases Smith and Wellstood's Stoves and Ranges 6 packages Samuelson's Patent Com bined Mower and Reapers, com plete 13 cases Chaff Cutters, assorted 21 cases Hunt and Tawell's Horse Gears IS cases Randall Harrows 0 cases Seed Drills 2 cases Steel Soft Tinned Sheets 5 barrels and 50 drums Lubricating Oil 12 barrels Linseed Oil 150 drums Raw and Boilod Linseed Oil 10 drums Neatsfoot Oil 135 boxes Coke and Charcoal Tin Plates 250 cases Downer's Kerosene Oil 50 cases Lard Oil 400 cases Kerosene Oil 25 cases Turpentine 50 coses Sharp's Handled Axes 22 cases Hurd's Handled Axes 10 cases Grindstone Fittings 6 cases Bush Hooks 5 cases Washita Oil Stones 12 cases Tinsmiths' Tools and Machines, Groover, Readers, Folders, etc. 155 cases General American Hardware 2 cases Chair Web 3 cases Paint Brushes 1 cask Reap Hooks 1 bale Flax Sash Line 1 case Shelf Brackets 1 case Tangye's Patent Tacks 10 cases Mangles 20 bales Spun Oakum 2 bales Boiler Felt 1 case Butchers' Knives 3 cases Knife Polish, Glass Paper, and Emery Cloth 0 casks Heavy and Light Tee Hinges 4 casks Tin Basins and Pie Dishes 6 cases Electro plate 10 hogsheads Trunks, Deed Boxes, etc. 1 case Sifting Machine 2 casks Horse Shoes 6 bundles Socket Spades 7 hogsheads Holloware, enamelled _ cases Gardner's Sausage Machines 1 case Garden Syringes, etc. 6 cases Blind Furniture 1 cask Borax 4 cases Brassware, assorted 3 casks Weston's Pulley Blocks 5 cases Washing Machines 3 cases Factory Bells 20 cases Ship Chandlery 45 cases Hardware, Tools, and Brush ware, assorted I i ™ ~ i T. & S. MORRIN & CO. . (LIMITED), QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND.



Tea Merchants. THE - ONLY - GOLD MEDAL PURE BLENDED TTTTTTTTTTTT TTTTTTTTTTTT TT TTT TT TT TTT ■ TT TTT TTT TTT TTT TTT TTTTTTT DRINK Nelson, IVloate x Co.'s SPECIALITY jt&Spr I sbß___b BLEN D. tar TRY OUR MATCIILESS COFFEE IKING BRANDJ, SOLD IN lib., 2lb„ 41b., 71b, and 281b. TINS, At Is. Bd. per Ib. NELSON, MOATE & CO., WHOLESALE AND RETAIL TEA MERCHANTS. BLENDERS, AND IMPORTERS. Chbistchbmh, Dunedin, Willixciton, AKB 166, QUEEN-ST., Auckland. AGENTS EVERYWHERE TT S T PURCHASED, U 11,000 POUNDS OF EXTRA CHOICE MONING. PACKLUM, WOOSUNO, AND PANYONU CONGOUS, AT A VERY HEAVY REDUCTION. Characteristic Advantages to my Customers. Some people aro very anxious cve.hybody should know they got their Teas from China Kormy whereabout., in buying, I would simply say: The ehi'cwdc.t 'IVa-iium 1 ever knew was the London Quaker Tea Merchant I served three years' apprenticeship with. He made a large fortune beforo I left him. and ho never bought a Package of Tea in China. FKEDK. WHITEHEAD, TEA MERCHANT Se FAMILY GROCER, No 95. VICTORIA-STREET, and PONSONBY ROAD AUCKLAND. Publications. mESTIMONIALS TO tc T>RETT9 /COLONISTS' p UIDH JDRETT'S VyOLONISTS' IJIIIDK AND cyclop-ei.ia of ttseful yclopjkdia ok Useful knowledge >' nowledge, BEING A COMPENDIUM OF INFORMATION BY PRACTICAL COLONISTS upon FARMING, HORTICULTURE, AND ALL SUBJECTS OF INTEREST TO NEW ZEALAND SETTLERS, Edited by Thomson* "W. Lets. The publisher has much pleasure in acknow ledging receipt of tho following testimonials from well-known agriculturalists and other practical colonists on the value of the above work :— The following letter Is from Mr James Wal lace, Hillside, Papatoitoi. As ono of the most practical and successful settlers in the Auckland district, his opinion ia of great value. "Sir,—l have looked forward with a con siderable degree of interest to the publication of Brktt'b Colonists' Guide, and can now say that it has far exceeded my expectations. Hardly a day passes without my finding some thing in its pages both interesting and instruc tive. It is a book that should bo in every settler's house in the colony. The portion devoted to farming is full of reliable informa tion, and I have no hesitation in saying that it is the most comprehensive and useful guide for a Now Zealand colonist over published," From Sir George Grey, K.C.B.—"My dear Sir,—l have kept in constant use for upwards of two months the copy of Brett's Colonists' Guide and Cyclopaedia of Useful Know ledge, which you were good enough to send inc. I have tested it in many ways upon a great variety of useful subjects, and am -atisflcd that it is by far the best work of the kind I have ever seen. I feel that its merits and usefulness in re lation to al! practical subjects, on which a senior's comfort and success depend, render it a necessary appendage to -..very home in New Z"a land. — Faithfully yours, (J. liiu:v. — Kawau January 7th, 1861." Mr George HoLDsnip, Managing Director ot the Auckland Timber Company, and a practical colonist of long experience, writes :— "Sir,—l have looked over your Settlers' Guide, and consider it one of the most useful and valuable books for the Now Zealand settler ever published. Tho information is so varied, and the advice so practical. A single paragraph will often be found worth more than the cost-of the book. . SUMMARY OF CONTENTS : The "COLONISTS' GUIDE AND CYCLO P-EDIA OF USEFUL KNOWLEDGE" con tains 830 pages, and is profusely illustrated with engravings, comprises sections on :— THE FARM, by TItOMAS Allen : Directions for Bush and Fern Land; Growth of vari OUB Cereal and Root Crops; Managemcntof Cattle, Sheep, and Horses, with Cure of their Diseases, etc., etc. This section, which contains 217 closely printed pages, with many diagrams and illustrations, including j specimens of the best pure-bred horses,sheop, and cattle, together with selections from the Stud and Pedigreo Stock Company's ! thoroughbred stock, comprises tho carefully ' collated experienco of some of tho ;nosl successful Auckland and Canterbury Farmers. HORTICULTURE, by W. Goldie: In this section, which covers 10G pages, with numer ous illustrations, special attention is paid to the management of Fruit Trees, with such Bimplc directions and diagrams for Pruning, ) Grafting, Budding, etc., that any settler, without previous knowledge or skill, can manage his orchard profitably. The above recapitulation only enumerates the General Heads indicating the scope of the work. It is the largest Book ever published in Austral isia, is Handsomely Bound iv Cloth, and published at an exceedingly Low Price, for a Syclopaidia of this description — namely, rWENTY SHILLINGS (20b). JJenry J3rett, w xn dh a m • street, isnsit, _t_mmi___________w____________wf__\



Madame Marie Carandtui, One of the most Popular Musical Artists in the Australasian Colonies, writes as follows :— Wellington, Xew Zealand. February 3rd, 18S1. To M. Levy ancl Co.. Auckland. Dear Sirs,—l have pleasure in informing yon that I have used Sr. Jacobs Oil. and find much relief in eases of rheumatism, and, indeed, all neuralgic pains.—J am, clear sirs, yours truly, Marie Ca'rakdixi. A Popular Hotel-keeper Made Happy. Victoria Hotel, Auckland, July23,lßSL Messrs M. Levy and Co.. Auckland. Dear Sire.—Suffering from a severe sprain for 1 over a week. 1 was advised to use St. Jacobs . Oil. and I beg to state that after four applica tions the swelling around the ankle disappeared, and all pain left so that on the third day I waa able to tisje my foot again as usual—l remain, dear sirs, yours faithfully, li F. Lmra. Free from Pain. Mutual Life Association, Auckland, July 2,1884. :M Messrs M. Levy & Co., Auckland. Gentlemen,—About a month ago I had a very severe attack of rheumatism in my ritrlit arm,so bad, ia fact, that I could scarcely lift it without causing me excruciating pain. I had tried several kinds of liniments without ob turning any relief. At last I tried 8U Jacobs Oil, and after using less than half a bottle I felt perfectly free from pain, and up to the present have had no return of the troui&tf ','■ shall always use it in preference to anything I know in case of any similar pains, and will cer tainly advise all sufferers to do the same.—l re« main, dear sirs, yours truly, ALLISTER BROWN. "■;._• Wholesale Depit for Auckland— M. LEVY & CO., QtTEEX-STREET, AUCKLAND. ■■ — Emil Frcsc'si Hamburg Tea. t THE GREAT OERMAN FAMILY f MEDICINE. RELIABLE, SIMPLE, EFFECTUAL, \. '. The well-known Tea has proved itself to be I Most Certain and Efficacious Remedy for such diseases as Sudden and Severe Colds. Coughs, Fevers and Ague, Asthma, Phthisis. Headache* Bowels. Kidney, and Liver Complaints, tin Piles, Congestion, &c, caused by .an impure state, or a superfluity of blood. Its use remove! Scrofula, Contancous Eruptions, Pimples on tha Face, Blotches, Boils, Rheumatic Pains, and Pains in tho Bones and Joints. It is a Preven tive against Contagion, and destroys Inhaled Miasmatic and Contagious Vapours. Itnurifiet the Blood, cleanses the Stomach and Bowel. and gives to the whole system a healthy, eagg ' tone. It opens the bowels in a very mild ana certain way. It worts on tho system generally, causing little or no discomfort It will prevent almost any disease if usod at least once a month. It restores the appetite, it removes tht distress caused by eating hearty food or over loading the stomach, and will be found effectual as a Family Remedy where a simple purgativt only ia needed, , HAMBURG TEA RELIEVES and CURES' SICK HEADACHE A SICK HKADACHB ! SICK HEADACHE HAMBURG TEA RELIEVES and CURES BILIOUSXESS . "■ BILIOUSNK3S i • BILIOUSNESS ' »• HAMBURG TEA RELIEVES and CUKES CONSTIPATION CONSTIPATION CONSTIPATION HAMBURG TEA RELIEVES and CURBS INDIGESTION INDIGKSTION IKDUESTION HAMBURG TT*\ IS SOLD V.V ALL cli:..-.■;. IS A;.i> ;70REKEEPKM THKOUQHOTJT THE COLONIES. PIITCE t One Shilling and Threepence a Paoket. i -7 Wholesale Depot for Auckland: M. LEVY AND CO., QUEEN-STREET.



jMg!k . "jt/TR J. H. WITHEFORD nas Purchased the Exclusive Right to tha ADVERTISING SPACE of the DEVONPORT" FERRY COMPANY at NORTH SHORE and AUCKLAND WHARVES. BENJ. TANNER. Seo. Devonport Steam Ferry Co. Advertisers desiring to secure Spaces can sea ' plans and obtain full particulars at my offloe. J. H. WITHEFORD. Short land-street. TIME - TABLE OF DEVONPORT AND LAKE COACHES. Leave Victoria Wharf, Devonport, at 10JM a.m., 2 p.m., and -1.20 p.m. Leave Takapuna School house at 11.15 _m n 3 p.m. and 5.15 p.m. SuNOivs.—Leave Devonport at 10.15 a.m. ana 3 p.m. Leave Lait© School-houso 11.30 a.n__ aud 5 p.m. FARE EACH WAY, ONE SHH-lANG. F. J. QUICK, Proprletoa AUCKLAND AND ONEHUNGA LINB OF COACHES. BEALLACK & JENKINS'S COACHES * Leave Onehunga— .■■ ! Daily at 7.,'i0 a.m. and at 11.15 a.m.; Saturdtj Nights at 6.15. Leave Auckland— - '.. Dally at 9.15 a.m. and 3.30 p.m.; Saturday Nights at 10.30. Singui Fare, 9d; Return do., IsJ2d_. Saturday Night Fares—Single, Is; Return, IsH '