TAWHIAO IN LONDON.

THE ADVENTURES OF THE MAORIS

IN THE CHEAT CITY.

[From Our London Cokuespondknt.]

London, Juno 19. During the past week the interest in tho Maori King and hie suite has grown apace. From " notable visitors" they havo become "distinguished strangers," and when tho Prince of Wales returns to Marlborough House, and the six chieftains are presented toH.R.H., thoy will doubtless tako their places as the legitimate social " lions" of the season of '84.

On tho whole, the party soom to be enjoy ing themselves fairly well. Though public interest naturally centres principally in Tawhiao, To Wbeoro is obviously the master mind of tho mission, aid on him devolve all their business nnd political re sponsibilities. To Tulii is a merry old soul who lovos the pomps and vanities of this wicked world, and denrlydelights in a ballet, but Topia and Hori aro q.iiot, reipectable folk. They eschew theati-ea, shako their hoad- at tho sad " goings on " of thoir col leagues, and recall at frequent intervals tho direful warnings of somo N.Z. missionaries (at least I presume thoy must ho mis sionaries), who scorn to havo c'ono thoir lovol best to frighten tho Maoris against attend ing stago-plays and enjoying many other innocent recreations. Mr Chesson, I ro gret to find, is also against our visitors going to the th?r.tres ; indeed, but for tho sound common son .0 displayed by Skidmore and To Wheoro, tho amusement, of tho chieftains would have been confined almost wholly to shopping with an agreeable alter native in the shapo of church twico a day. Tho front-door boll at 13, Montaguo Placo, Is, I need Bcarcoly say, kopt pretty hard at work, Apart from tho legitimate visitors {whose names shall be recounted presently), all sorts of people cull—many of tl c n on orrands of a most outrageous character. Dog fanciers, for some reason or another, aro 08[>ecially pressing with their attentions, us also aro tno would-bo emigrants who "admire nnd rest-jet" Tawhiao directly thoy sco him, and fool sure that if ho would only pay thoir passages out to New Zealand he would (N.B. : This part of tho business is always exceedingly ambiguous) "never regret doing so." Tho natives havo behaved surprisingly well in doelining to bo tompted by trades men anxious to make use of thorn as an advertisement. Again and again the party could havo obtained clothes and eatables, not to montion soaps, scents, and quack modlcinos innumerable gratis, if thoy would have acccdod to cortain terms, but on each occasion Major To Wheoro has sternly nogativod tho proposition. Whon thoy go out all together tho Maorics aro accompanied eit'.io - by Mr Chosaon (of tho Aborigines Protec tion Socio*/), Mr John CnoHtor (a barrister of somo rcputo in London, and a cousin of Mrs Saintsbury, the chatelaine at Montaguo Place), or Mr Edwin Preston (of tho Australasian Press Agency). Thoro aro generally ono or tv,-o roportors hanging about, and these Tawhiao simply loatlios ; indocd, if you wish to sco him angry,' you havo only to hint at tho immediate con tiguity of a nowspnper man. Ono small trial of tho monarch's lifo nt present is, I firmly bcliovo, the continual presence of a smart shorthand reporter from tho " Cen tral Nows," who hns beon chartered by tho " Now Zealand Herald" to "do" tho King's visit for them, nnd boasts that ho can "spin out" throe coltimtiH per diem from " less than nothing." This gentleman is a very good follow—active, energetic:, and n fair specimen of his class—but irill keop his notebook lor ovor open, nnd a small stump of blnck-load pencil in his hand ; and he will devour ovory voibnl morsel that falls from Tawhiao's lips Ah a consoquonco, llis Majesty Hies now directly ho catches sight of him. Away tho pair go—Tawhiao first, with Mr .Reporter after him. Tho King's logs aro long, and he can walk (as I know by experience) at a raro pace, but tho press man is indofatigablo. Thoy seldom koop far apart. Slnco my last letter I havo dotted down a sort of daily resume of tho doings of tho Maoris in London. It will not, I fear, bo qulto as voluminous a record as that of my " Central News " friend, but wo flatter our selves wo havo not mi-sed much, and too big a doso of native mixture ull at once might pall. Tho London papers teem with notices of tho Maoris' visit and pictures of the King, To Tuhi, and To Wheoro. Most of the former aro purely descriptive and biographi cal, but in "Truth," "Funny Folks." "Punch," and one or two other journals the subjoct is treated from a novel stand point. These articles 1 havo clipped and send you. Tawhiao at tho Alhambra. To Tuhi'.. account of all ho had seen at the Alhambra on .luno Oth inflamed Tawhiao's curiosity to such an extent that, on tho fol lowing night, His Mnjesty, Major To Wheoro, To Tuhi, and Skidmoro, escorted by ilr John Chester and Mr Edwin Preston, again visited tho groat house in Leicester Square. Tho party woro met in the entrance hall by the manager, Mr William Holland, and conducted to the royal box, where they (to quoto tho " Morning Post ") " at onco beenmo tho cynosure of ovoryoyo." Between tho acts the Maoris went behind tho sccnos, and woro initiated into tho mysteries of scono-shifting. limelight, etc. Tho corps de ballet crowded round tho party in tho famous groon-room undor tho stage, nnd To Tuhi introduced Tawhiao to tho fair but flimsy damsol to whom ho had lost his heart on tho previous ovoning. Tawhiao has a lino eye for femalo beauty. After tho novelty of tlio situation wore off, ho grew quito oxcited at the sight of so muchlovoli noss, and pas Hod a number of compliments to the ladies which it is to bo fonrod Mr Skidmore did not translate quite literally. | Before starting out that ovoning MrChostor had resolved to go on to Haverly's Minstrels at the end of the first act of tho " Beggar Student," but Tawhiao declined to loave tho Alhambra. After tho performance tho party adjourned to tho Savngo Club for supper. Most of the mombors had gono, but those who remained exorcised them selves to amuso tho Maoris with songs and music. Tho King showed in groat form, executing a pa? settl in imitation of Mdlle. Pertholdo. Ho further iufoimed the astounded "savngos" that ho had soon ballets In Auckland very like thoso at the Alhambra, Tho party left the Club at 1 a.m., after signing thoir names in the visitors' book. Tho Maoris at tho Mansion Houso. On Saturday morning Tawhiao was very unwell. His eyes wero much inflamed, and he complained of rheumatic pains in his limbs. The Maoris woro asked to lunch at the Mansion Houso to moot tho Lord Mayor nnd a number cf members of tho Aborigines Protection Society, but the modicnl man summoned to attend His Majosty advised him to stay indoors, so Major To Wheoro hoadod tho party. The mooting was strictly privato, but I learned that after lunch Mr' Alexander McArthur, M P., proposed, and Mr G. Palmer, M.P., secondod, that whon the Maoris' memorial was ready for presentation thoy would ask Lord Derby to grant an interview to tho chieftains. At the close of tho proceedings Te Wheoro thanked tho Lord Mayor in a fow really uncommonly well - chosen sentences for tho kind nnd hospitable manner in which ho had received them at tho Mansion Houso. Tho following members of the Committoo were present: — Sir Joseph Peaco (M.P.), Mr Dillwyn (M.P.), Mr A. McArthur (M.P.), Mr 0. Palmer (M.P.), and Mr F. W. Chesson. Mr John Chester also attended. At St. Paul's Cathedral. On Sunday Tawhiao was still too unwoll for it to be ndvisablo for him to stir out. Tho re-f&f the party attended service at St. Paul's Cathedral, escorted by Messrs Chesson and Preston. The Maoris were evidently greatly struck with the singing of the choir, in which there are now some really soul-moving boys' voices. Tho anthem "Oh Trinity, Oh Unity," Imp: pened to be a specially fine one, and at tho end poor old Topla murmured some semi-audible exolamations of delight After the long prayers, during which our visitors had much ado to keep their eye- opon, it was generally thought Mr Clusson would move out with the worshippers who leave before the sermon. Not at -ill. He resolved tostay till thccnd,andthc Maoris, no doubt, derived much benefit from the discourse of Mi- Prebendary Whit-inyton, who preached for 35 minutes, Tupiti, Hori, and Tc Tuhi (like uiaiiy other persons piwnh) slumbered placidly most of tho timo, ni>_ I.woke up re freshed, but the Major mid Sktd.nore list ened attentively. A Royal Gift. On their return to Montague Place, Mr Chesson visited Tawhiao, and was closeted with him (Skidmore interpreting) for some time. During the interview, the King pre sented the Secretary of the Aborigines Protection Society with a superb piece of greenstone, the. size and shapo of a good large ivory paper knife, also two splendid mats worth a considerable sum. Mr Ches son thanked him appropriately, and pro mised to do all that lay in his power to further the petition to Lord Derby.

Walking in the Zoo.

On Monday morning Tawhiao was pro nounced convalescent, anil shortly after breakfast, wont out shopping with tho Major. Thewholcparty delight in shopping. Left to themselves they would patter ab»ut in Oxford-street buying now this, now,that, all day long. As it is thoy must bo spend ing oceans of money ; indeed, I sometimes wonder whether tho' common purse will hold out. About noon Mr # f.orst, Q. 0., M.P., called, but only saw Skidmore.^ He assured tho Maoris through him of his oar nest desire to help them, and left an invita tion for the chieftains to visit tho House of Commons. Mr Gorst had scarcely gone before Mr A. W. H. Fennessy, an old Wai kato settler, and a great friend of Skid more's and the Maoris, called. When the latter came home to lunch they wore wild with dolight at seeing him, and greeted the old follow most cordially. In the afternoon, Mr Fonnossy took To Tuhi to the Zoological Gardens, and nt night thoy all went to Drury Lane to hoar Haverley's Minstrels. Tho latter did not seem to interest any of tho party groatly, but To .Tula's account of tho wonders to bo seen at the Zoo. deter mined Tawhiao to go there shortly. In tho course of Monday, Major To Wheoro wrote to Sir F. D. Bell, requesting an interview. Ho also resolved to refuse tho kind invita tion of Mr Hopkins (a friend of Mr Ches ter's), who ollered to drive tho King and his friends down to Ascot on Cup day. It was a splendid opportunity to sco Windsor Park and all tho glories of Ascot under exceptionally favourable circumstances. I was disappointed at their refusal. Mr Hopkins has a smart drag and four splondid chestnuts, and tho drivo from Windsor to Ascot is one of tho most beau tiful in England. An appointment with Mr Chesson, which Tc Wheoro didn't wish to break, interfered with tho expedition. Miss Woalo's Prayers. In tho course of Monday, Tawhiao over cuine his pronounced objections to news paper men so far as to permit tho artist of the "Illustrated London News" to trans cribe his lineaments and thoso of somo of tho other chiefs for that journal. He also had un interview with Mr Latey (on the literary stall' of tho saino paper), the results of which will bo found in tho i-suo of the 14th instant. Tho " Graphic" subsequently succeeded in securing similar fuvours, and tho " I'cnny Illustrated" reproduced the well-known photo of Tawhiao, To Tuhi, and Tc Wheoro. Tho Maoris woro rather perplexed on Monday morning by tho receipt of a fer vently-worded epistle from Miss Weale, the lady who did so much for Sidney Toiwhanga and his friends when thoy camo over in '81. Miss Wcolo expressed herself deeply in terested in tho spiiituul welfare ot the chieftains, and assured them thoy "had her prayers daily " She reminded Towhiao of his promise to visit her, and remained "thoir affectionate sistor in Christ." The letter, of course, was much longer than this, but you will bo ablo to guess the sort of wording that ran throughout. Poor Skidmoro hadn't tho ghost of a no tion how to reply. According to bl own account, ho has as much respect for sacred things as anybody, but nover could stand that "religious patter." Tho ser vices of v young gontloman present were consequently requisitioned. Ho suggested delicately ignoring Mian Wcale's spiritual queries, and presently framed a reply, in which the Maoris, without committing themselves to (hi! statement that they mentioned Miss W.'s name in their diurnal devotions, thanked her for remembering theirs, and expressed groat pleasuro at the prospect of meeting such a faithful friend of tho Maori race.

Tho ARCnt-Gcnoral at Montaguo Place.

On Tuesday (Juno 10) tho Major and Skid more started out immediately after breakfast for Che.son's ollice, where thoy waited threo hours. Chesson meanwhile was at Montaguo Place. Ho found the Agent-General there, come to pay a courtesy call on Tawhiao. Sir Francis could not, of course, recogniso His Majesty officially, indeed he is practically cortain to represent tho opposition to tho chief's petition. Nevertheless tho King greeted him warmly, and tho pair enjoyod a long talk in Maori, tho drift of which (in Skidmore's absence) nono of us could discover. Finding the Major and Skidmore did not return, Mr Chesson wont to his ollico after thorn, and thoy thoro discussed tho petition. Ho then took them across to Westminister Abbey. Service happened to bo going on, so they stayed for it (Mr Chesson is a great man for church), and afterwards strolled across to Westminster Palace, and made a hurried inspection of the 1 louse of Commons. That afternoon Tc Tuhi conducted Tawhiao to the Zoological (lindens. His Majesty enjoyed himself greatly. Tho lions, seals, and o'lephants wore tlie great points of attrac tion. The two Mauris bestrode "Alice" (relict of Jumbo), and appreciated the rid-, fully as much as ordinary children do. On their return home, Tawhiao (who would be a groat hand at private theatricals wero his station less exalted) gave grotesquo imita tions of tho seals and monkoys. In tho evonuig tho King, Te Tuh'-, and To Wheoro onco again patroni_ua tho Alhambra going quito by themselves. As before, they wero shown at onco into the Royal box, nnd most hospitably enter tained, tho question of payment nover being ovon mooted. Old Hori and Topia had (owing to their strnngo scruples) beon loft rather out in tho cold latterly, bo on Tuesday afternoon . Mr Preston invited them to go shopping with him, that evidently being tho ultima thule of their desires. Topia, it soon transpired, was pining for tho sensuous luxury of putting his bristly pato in a silvor - plated basin, nnd having it shampooed. At first ho evidently doubted the morality of the process, but on his guide, philosopher, and friend submitting calmly to it, he throw his scruples to tho winds and plunged recklessly into the seething dissipa tion of an adjacent Toilet Club. Hori re mained steadfast, and, I boliovo, in the depths of his heart looks on his friend as a fallen angol. Thoso two chiefs, good mon though they unquestionably appear to be, aro a striking example of tho way supersti tion works on ignorance. At Madamo Tnssond's. On Wednesday morning Captain Stratton Bales, an officer who had fought through tho Waikato War, came to "amok* the pipe of peaco " with Tawhino, and in troduce his two fair daughters to that monarch. Tho ladies brought offerings in tho shape of a bouquet of hot-h.use flowere (which the King woro in his bosom through out tho day), and a box of Parisian bon bons, whioh ho ato up on tho spot. Tho Major and Skidmore again had a consulta tion with Chesson, and in tho afternoon the wholo party onco more wont to tho Zoo. At night Skidmoro, To Tuhi, tho King, and Mr Preston paid a visit to tho famous waxworks of Madamo Tussand. Hero a somewhat ludicrous incident occurred. At tho top of the stairs, the Maoris caught sight of tho figures, and could, with difficulty, be persuaded that thoy wero wax, and that it was safo to movo on. This objection had barely been overcome, and we were strolling slowly forward, whon Tawhiao (who always walks first) rounded a corner, and found himself facod with a formidablo group representing Cctowayo in his war paint, surrounded by several of his wives, and some Zulu warriors armed to tho teeth. Tho King fot one glimpse of this—just ono—then c turned, and giving forth a gutteral yell of a literally blood-curdling character, lied precipitately. Wo ran after him, and Skidmoro explained the figures were only wax like tho rest. Tho old man's nerves had, however, received a nasty jar, and it took timo to calm him down. Onco this was done, however, all went well. The Maoris highly appreciated the realism of tho show, and examined overy figure closely. Cetewayo's story was recounted, and we all tried the s'-ats of Napoleon's State carriage. On the whole, I am inclined to think that, notwithstanding the scare, Tawhiao en joyed tho waxworks as much as anything he hassoen. At tho Houso of Commons, On Thursday the Maoris went in state to return Sir F. D. Bell's call. Thoy stayed at Victoria Chambers an hour, but Air Konnaway informs mo that tho conversa tion throughout was of a purely social character. Afterwards the party mot Mr Chesson and Mr Gorst, who showed them over tho Houses of Lords and Commons, and pointed out the many conveniences of the splendid palncc at Westminster. Te Wheoro seemed greatly struck with the latter, the countless spacious committee rooms more especially exciting his admira- ■ tion. At four o'olock, when ,Mr Spoaker took the chair, Tawhiao and his chieftains were accommodated with scats in the dis tinguished strangers' gallery, to which sevoral M.P.'s camo in order to obtain in troductions. The debate (on the en franchisement of women) was only fairly interesting, and I foar the Maoris had but a dull time. Tawhino fell fast asleep, so, alas ! did two of the others, and no man ever looked more relieved than Te Wheoro did when Mr Chesson (tired out himself) said thoy might go. After the decorous duiness of tho British Houso of Common., Tawhiao felt he needed some relaxation,so their hurried dinner des patched, the Maoris adjourned to the Empire Theatre and witnessed the gorgeous i spectacle of " Chilperie." nero, as at the Alhambra, the splendid processions and fre

i quent ballets were very much to the taste of To Tuhi and Tawhiao. The King proved especially gracious, even going so far as to throw a buuquet to tho premiere danscuse, Fraulion Hofschulelr, a courtesy which tho audience rewarded with loud applause. Supper at the Savage Club wound up an eventful day. A Quiet Day. On Friday tho Maoris were rather tired after tho fatigues of the previous evening, and stayed most of the day at home, smoking and playing at dominoes in the tents which tho cltatelaine of 13,' Mon tague Place, has had erected for them in the small garden at the back of the house. They would be very happy here but for the unconscionable curiosity of the neighbours, who aro always on tho look-out for their advent, and even go so far as to spy at them through opera glasses. During the day, Tawhiao was visited by the Rev. F. Spencer (a Maori missionary), and by Mr Driver, of Spurgeon's Tabernacle. The latter persuaded the Maoris to attend wor ship at the Tabernacle on Sunday morning, and loft tickets of admission. Mr Hilton, of tho National Temperance Society (whose brother, by the way, is a publican), called to ask the Maoris to attend the great Tem perance Ffito at the Crystul Palace on July 4th. Wo none of us liked the look of Mi ll., nor did wo think tho Maoris would enjoy themselves, so wo persuaded Skid moro to leavo tho matter in aboyanco. On Friday evening tho chieftains (who enjoy groat theatrical spectacles more than any thing) onco more visited tho Empire Theatre. At. Mr Spurgeon's. On Saturday Tawhiao and his whole . party lunched with Mr Chesson, of the Aborigines Protection Society. Skidmoro was told not to let the reporters know about this, though why he wished tho cir cumstauco kept private none of us can con ceive. On Sunday Tawhiao's eyes —which in variably become bad whenever there is a ; religious service in prospect—were so much : inflamed that he couldn't go to the • Tabernacle to hear Mr Spurgoon. All the ' rest of the party, however, went, and were i accommodated with seats in the front of the ' gallery. They thought the service very ' long and very uninteresting ; in fact, tiot ' to be compared with what they had ; heard at Westminster and St. Paul's. 1 Old Te Tuhi's disgust was complete when the "collection plate," which 1 always plays a prominent part in Tabernacle services, came round. He had ' " left liis purse on tho piano "at Montague 1 Place, and could only reward the gentle man who so gracefully shoved it under his ' sable countenance with a benign smile. Te ; Tuhi, being much tattooed, always plays r the part of king during his rightful f monarch's absence. He shook hands with ' about 200 persons in this character at the 1 close of tho Tabernacle service, Te Wheoro ' standing modostly in the background. I 1 must not forget to mention that Mr Spur r gcon preached an admirable sermon. Ho received tho Maoris in the vestry for " a fow minutes afterwards, and made some r kindly speeches to them, but I could see he 1 was still too exaltee with the subject cf his eloquent discourse to be greatly interested An enormous crowd of East End roughs, 1 numbering 10,000 people belonging to tho 1 very poorest classes, assembled outside tho 1 Tabernacle to watch the Maoris come out. '■ The latter didn't at all like facing the ' populace oven when pioneered by a strong 1 body of police, ho we slipped through one of ' the side doors and got them into a cab and : safely oil' before anybody knew. Two tin ' fortunate Roumanians in native costume, who happened to bo amongst the congrega tion, got horribly mauled by the mob. They I mistook them for Maoris, and would havo Kept thorn there all day but for tho police. Eventually it took six constables to clear a . lane for their cab. On Sunday afternoon tho Maoris were in ', vitcd to attend the Lord Mayo.r's service ot [ St. Paul's, but only Te Tuhi folt inclined to go. Mr Chester accompanied him, and they had^tea afterwards with Canon Gregory.^ Teaching Tawhiao to Waltz. On Monday Tawhiao had a bona fide , attack of rheumatism and stayed at home. ) Tho Major, Hori and Topia, however, went out shopping with the representative of the Now Zealand " Herald." He took them by I tho Underground Railway from Victoria t. i the Mansion. They seemed slightly nervous . at first, but soon cooled down, and even tually noted this mode of travelling dark and stuffy. In the afternoon the Major and i Skidmore paid another visit to Chesson I about the everlasting petition. That evening Mrs St. Bury asked seme friends to drop in at Montague Place, I and dancing and singing were in- I dulged in. The ladies tried to teach the Maoris to waltz, but were not very success ' ful. Tawhiao's limbs proved too stiff, and tho others merely tumbled about. The i Maoris dearly love to hear anyone play on i the piano.and simply revel in street-organs. > Tho Major talks of bringing one to take • home for his little girl. Tawhiao never i allows a street show to pass Montague , Place unrewarded. Yesterday two Scotch i men camethere, oneofthem blowingthe bag , pipes whilst the other executed a sword > dance. Directly they began to perform the King rushed to the front door and com ; menoed gesticulating on the steps, to the horror of Mrs St. Bury, who dragged the - volatile monarch indoors by the Royal coat i tails. ' At the Military Tournament, On Tuesday poor Tawhiao was still too 1 unwell to go out. The Major and Mr '. Preston spent the morning hunting for a tailor's shop at which the former bad left a [ deposit of £3 for some clothes he had ; ordored. They went into about twenty establishments, but couldn't discover the right one. Poor Te Wheoro is in despair about it. This proceeding is symbolic of tho Maori method of shopping. Each man patroiiises a different tailor. He visits six or seven before he finaUy settles upon one. If he loses the card given him by the trades man he fixes upon, he is a "gone coon," can't remember where the shop is, or even what ho ordered there. In tho afternoon the Major and Skidmore* once more visited Chesson, but tho others went with Mr Edwin Preston, who (as one of the repre sentatives of the New Zealand evening papers) procured a large box for them at > tho Grand Military Tournament at the Agricultural Hall. They were all delighted with this wonderful sight, the evolutions of tho horses striking them as specially clever. • Tho more drill portion, however, none of thorn seemed to care for. Asked why, thoy said they had seen enough, and more than i enough, of British soldiers during the New Zealand wars, Fireworks at the Crystal Palace. The Maoris were invited to attend the annual conversaziono of the Colonial In stitute this (Thursday) evening, but they preferred to accept an invitation to see tho | hroworks at the Crystal Palaco. Tho direc tors of tho latter place of entertainment havo been very pressing. They are putting J a special train at tho Maoris' disposal, and intend to show them over tho Exhibition ! themselves. The party are to dine in the . Princo of Wales's retiring-room, and drive J in the grounds afterwards. The display of , fireworks promises to be the finest this ; season. A feature of the show will be a { fiery portrait of Tawhiao himself, which , the monarch will set alight by touching an ' electric bell. To-night's " Globe" con- I tains an interesting article entitled "The Maori King and Fireworks," which I send i you- On Tuesday night and all day yesterday , the Maoris stayed quietly at home, The . King doesn't seem well. He is sleepy and ' rheumatic,and won't stir away from the fire , if ho can help it, ' They hadn't many visitors yesterday. Captain Ashby (of VV. Ashby k Co.) called, j and was warmly welcomed by Major Te Wheoro, whom he had met in the Waikato. I believe, too, another New Zealander was ' there, but nobody seems to know who he ' was.

This morning we introduoed Mr Charles Morley, of the "Pall Mall Gazette" to Tawhiao. You shall have the result o! the interview next week.

Inoldents ot the Maoris' Visit.

Mrs McDonald (a lady of the Mrs Leo Hunter genus) has persuaded the Maoris to attend a garden party at her cottage in the classic shades of Clapham, in order to hear a paper road on "Evolution Scientifically Treated." There will bo a discussian sub sequently, also " tea and fruit." Mrs Mc- Donald tried to draw Te Wheoro first with " Art in Italy," but this failing, she baited hor hook with "Evolution Scientifically Treated." What resolved Te Wheoro to accept such an invitation for the King and them all, nono of us can concieve.

When the weather turns cold, Tawhiao costumes himself in white cricketing clothes. On hot days, au contraire, he often wears an ulster.

Mrs St. Bury, the chatelaine— not to say landlady of Demetre House—has taken full possession of the Maoriß, and only allows them to see people of whom she approves. She is a masterful little woman, pleasant to talk to, and blessed with a fair allowance of common sense. The Maoris get plenty of plain good food at her place, and seem to be capitally looked after. To begin with, Mrs St. B. appeared inclined to make a dead-set at the pressmen who hang about Tawhiao so persistently, but she has now grown to look on them as a necessary evil,

Tawhiao has presented Mr Gorst, M.P,, with a magnificent war spear.

Mr Chesson was much exercised when he found that tho papers hud mixed up his name and Mr John Chaster'?, and stated that the Maoris woro accompanied on their visits to tho Alhambra by the staid Secre tary of the Aborigines Protection Society. He absolutely wrote to tho " Daily News " denying it.

Mr Forster on our Colonial Polioy. A very interesting meeting of the Colonial Institute was held on the 10th inst. at which nearly all tho Anglo-Colonial notaries now in London were present. The lecturer was Sir F, Weld, who read a paper on "The Straits Settlements and British Malaya," but the great feature of the even ing was the brief speech of the Right, Hon. W. E. Forster, M.P., on our colonial policy. After referring to some matters of local interest at Singapore Mr Forster said the timo once was when many people in this country were looking about to see where to get rid of a colony ; .but now, he believed, there was no stronger feeling throughout the country than to keep England united with her colonies, and the belief was fast sinking deep into the minds of the English people—a belief which had never dis appeared from the colonies themselves, that Mother Country and colonies might look forward to remaining one united empire all the world over. Ho was content to leave somewhat undetermined the future rela tions of the Mother Country with the colo nies when the latter became largo and im- Eortant communities equal to, and it might c in timo superior to, the Mother Country, and how they should remain on terms of perfect equality. The time had not como to settle this ques tion. This country should maintain her acquired position but not bo greedy of conquest, and while avoiding as much aa poHsiblo'freeh responsibilities, should not, once a responsibility was incurred, shirk it. This was no jingoism, but " duty." Several or the London papers have commented very favourably on these remarks. The "Globe "expresses a hope that .they may be read a-id pondered over in the colonies.

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" Dear Sirs,—l reel it incumbent on my part to inform yon of the groat benefit I hare re ceived from the use of St. Jacobs Oil. Somo three years ago I injured my left leg and knee to that extent I thought I had become a per manent cripple. My knee-cap was twloe 1U natural size, and my leg was so contracted and shortened that I could not walk without ton sldcrable pain and inconvenience. During that time I had tried remedies innumerable, but without receiving the slightest benefit until I gave St. Jacobs Oil a trial, and, much to my delight and astonishment, I began to get better, and beforo the contents of the Dottle were hsji used both my leg and _noo assumed theli normal condition, and to-day I am entirely free from pain, and can walk as well as ever I did In my lifo. I heartily rooommend St. Jacob* Oil to any one Buffering from pain, an 4 tee. satixfied it has no equal for the cure o_ ohroole and oon traoted limbs.—l remain, dear Sirs, yuan faithfully, O. C. Cohen." " United States Consulate. " Sydney, N.S. Wales, August, li, ÜBBL "I, Chivies Kahlo, Consul of the United. States of Amerloa at Sydney and its dependen cies, do hereby certify that O. O, Cohen, the peivon whoso name is subscribed totheforor gi.ingdHClHi-atlon.per.onallyappeared before ml Uil-. (lay nnd acknowledged that he bad signed thusalil instrument as his free and vokintarj act for l lie uses and purposes therein set forth.— Given under my hand and seal of this Con sulate, the day and year above written,—Ca___ Kahi.o, U.S. Consul." GOLD MEDALS GOLD MEDALS GOLD MEDALS CALCUTTA CHKISTCHUBOH CALCUTTA. AND CHRISTCHURCB CALCUTTA CHRISTCHURCB

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Wholesale Agents for Auckland I M. LEVY & CO. M. LEV? & CO.

For the Guidance of Others.

PAIN VANQUISHED.

Glonmore Road, Paddington, Hth January, 1881, - " Gentlemen,—Some few weeks since I wa_ so severely affected with indigestion as to render my rising eaoh morning a matter of difficulty and pain on account of severe pains in the back;. and it had just become necessary for me to take a holiday from my work, for the performance of which I was by no means fit, when a friend mentioned to me 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 was myself In threo or four days, and have not suffered since. My friends hare .dvised me to write this for the guidance of lUbers. and you are at liberty to make what use you please of this. " Yours, "JOHN KELLY. " Messrs Elliott Bros., Sydney."

Tim kVC&hASiD KITING jSTAK, MONDAY, j JPLX 28 1884.

Printed and PubUihed br the Proprietor, HENRY BRETT, of SymondMtroet, at Mi General Printing Office, Wyndham-atreet. w < __c ProTlnoe Of Auckland, New 7.n%land . . MONDAT, JOtY 28, IK4,



I isw«.**&»w_ _____ I s. oocmuiral r«nM PAcar f-r-n TUESDAY. JULY 29. Sd? GOODS, BOOTS AND SHOES. VASES, CUTLERY, BOOKS, GLASSWARE. DRAUGHTSMAN'S RULES. T.HE Subscribor_Tvill sell at their Rooms, I Q_eeu-stroot, on Tuesday, July 29th, at 11 'clock, M FANCY GOODS, consisting of Conoortinas, Bltnnprs Fans, Slarking InK, uames, T>avs PoeicoTKnives, Knives and Forks, S2t-_ Ware. Glass Dishes. Tumblers, Centre Stlnds, Cups and Saucers. Flower VAses Water Bottles. Flower Pots and | Si Mens, Women, and Children s I Bootß and Shoes. Also. Set Draughtman's Rules, in case (20ft to an inch and upwards. SAMUEL COCHRANE k SON, Auctioneers. IT. B. COCHRANE. |- IJA9. BACBI. MONDAY, AUGUST 4. JY OSDER OV THE ReOISTRAU OF THE Supreme Court ot New Zealand. IMPROVED FARM, HAMILTON. EHE Subscribers have received instruc tions from the Registrar of tho Snpremo rt to sell, at thoir rooms, Queen-street, on ttonday, August _, at twelve o clook, ALL THAT FARM, containing 310 aorea, inoreorless, being Lots 129. 13 131, 132, Witt an_ 147. Parish of Klrik riroa. known as Crfoman's Farm, situated near HaAllton, Waikato, together with all buildings thoreon erected. SAMUEL COCHRANE 4 SON, Auctioneers.



tX y n « » • * v rJi±±3Jt- TetTRSDAY, JULY 31. THE REMUERA YARDS, FOR SALE, at tho Remuera Yards, on Friday, August 1. "00 HEAD WELL-FATTED CATTLE 1800 Fat Sheep Dairy Cows and Store Cattle ]>'at and Store Pigs FOR PRIVATE SALE, 12 good Working Oxen. ALFRED BUCKLAND. ~~ FRIDAY, AUGUST 1. THE REMUERA YARDS. FOR SALE, nt tho Romuora Yards, on Friday, August 1. 200 HEAD WELL-FATTED CATTLE ISOO Fat Sheep Dairy Cows and Store Cattle Fall:ml S'oroPlgs FOR PRIVATE SALE, !2 good V/crking Oxen. ALFRED BUCKLAND. /COUNTRY CATTLE SALES. Papakura—Wodnosday, July 30 Wuiuku-Saturdiiy, August 2 Pukokoho— Monday, August 1 Pokcno—Monday, August IS Drury—Wednesday, August 20 Papakura—Wednesday, August 27. ALFRED BUCKLAND.



IJIOR PRIVATE SALE, on liberal terms, ■ tho Estate of Wm. McLaughlin, Esq., containing about 3,000 acros, in lots ot 40 acres and upwurds, as may be agrood upon. This property is.near tho Papatoitot Station; has beon In grass for about 20 years; Is woll aduptcd for agriculture, and Is in good hoart for cropping as well as bearing good grass at tho present timo. Terms: One-third Cash halar.ee can remain at 6 per cent.—Apply t Wm. McLaughlin, Esq., or • X , 2__?RBD BUCKLAND, FOR SALE, a Choice Farm, fenced, and In grass, equally noar tho Kihikihl and To Awn rnutu Townships, containing 53C acres. ALLOTMENTS Nos. 31 and 35, containing 100 acros,-at Whirlwhlrl, near Waiuku; substan tially fenced: fronting tho Maoris' road leadln. to Waikato Heads. FARM — Lot 95, Whangarda. County of Raglan, containing 306 aores; good Homestead, considerably improved (adjoining tlio farm dt W. Harsard); prlco required, 41700. Also, about 700 aores adjoining tho above. ALFRED BUCKLAND. TUESDAYS, THE HAYMARKET, SALE OP WOOL, SHEEPSKINS, HIDES, TALLOW, HAY and STRAW, each TUESDAY, at 12 o'clook. ALFRED BUCKLAND. JOHN SOPPET, House, Land, mm General Commission Agent, No.-.Queen- Street, has for immediate sale (really cheap) : "^comfortable 5-roomed Cottage, Ponsonby; (terms very easy); also, 1 7-roomcd House, l 5-roomed House, 2 4-roomed Cottages, and 1 small Store, in town; _ Dairy Farms, 10 miles from town; 2 partly-improved 1 arms, one 31" acros, tho other 150 acres, about 12 miles from town; and sovcral other City and Suburban Properties at equally Low Prices. T^rARNOOK BROTHERS, SOAP AND OANDLB MANUKAOTURBR3, COX'S CREEK, RICHMOND. OfT_oli DURHAM - STREET, AUCKLAND, Cash Purchasers of Tallow. Wool. Sheepskins, and Bongs. D. E v ' T T> _j_«BE*6!t_ GUNMAKKn <tff|j|pj_f_fft Queen- • street, ftmj|f_f§y (Opposite the City Market). «_«___? -jßr^N Established 1859. IK'_-S___llk^™.J Intending Buyers should In __Tt_W_-Pt j BPect the LAHOE STOCK of ■IHBHp-^ Breech and Muzzlo-loading B^___^__f Guns on hand. They will Bee BBSStli the best value in Auckland. HHw Every gun thoroughly oxamln iS|gSr ed and guaranteed before dell §j_Bw Hammerless Guns, with Siemens 111 Patent Steel Barrels, 12 and 20 gauge; RES Silver's Patent Anti-recoil ButtPlatee; Spi Webley's Bull Dog and Irish Consta- EJjsl bulary Revolvers, also his Now Patent figl Self-ertracting Revolver ; Kynoch's JMgm . Patent "Perfect" Reloading Metallic vima Cartridge Cases and Crimpers; Eley's ' Hnß Revolver Ammunitior. and Metallic **** Cartridge Cases ; Newcastle Chilled Shot; Curtiss and Harvey and Pigon Wilk'a and Laurence's Gunpowder; Eley's Wadding and Cartridge Cases; Powder Flasks, Shot Pouches, Game Bags, Gun Case 3, Cartridgo Helts, Oun Oil. Tow for Gun Cleaning, Ferret Muzzles and Bells, Saloon Rifles, Air Canes, Breech-loading Implements, Fishing Tackle, Cutlery, Fire works. REPAIRS, including Browning and Re stocking, specially attended to, and satisfaction guaranteed. ______ "• la V J.X A, GUNMAKER & IMPORTER, 251, Quek-. street, Auokland.



%. S. COCHRANE ] |JAS. DACWR j TUESDAY, AUGUST 5. _HbY ORDER OF~THE MELANESIAN tW TRUST. 1 9 TWO ALLOTMENTS MANUKAU |H ROAD, PARNECL. I TO BE LEASED FOR 60 YEARS. 1 wTUIE Subscribers havo received instrnc- P__r_l_ Uons to ofler for lease by Public Auction rpKu-eir- Land Mart, Queen-street,on Tuesday, |; -HAhgtist 5, at 18 o'clock. For a term of 60 years, 1 TWO ALLOTMENTS on tho Manukau HI Road, Parhefl, immediately opposite Hi ' Ayr-street and the Churoh of England i Grammar Sohool, being Subdivisions of part Allotment 32a, Seotion 3, Suburbs of Auckland, viz.:— Lot 3, having a frontage of 06 feet by an I average depth of 167 feet. 1 \ ' Lot 4, having a frontage of 69 feet by an ,i average depth of 111 feet, j{ Hap anfl conditions of leasing can be seen at j I dw office- of I SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, AucConeers. II WB. OOOHBANB.] [JAMB 3 DAORJ, I AT AN EARLY DATE, 1 PRELIMINARY NOTICE. 1 VALUABLE CITY PROPERTY, ABOUT ' j! ONE ACRE OF LAND, 11 With all Buildings, Waterloo Quadrant, I i Opposite Government House, I { Eden Crescent. ""YfIHE Subscribers have received instrue- JL tions to sell by auction, at their Rooms, neon -street, at an earlydato, I THAT VERY VALUABLE FREEHOLD BBOPERTY, being Allotments 6 and 15, S-Kion 7, containing nearly 1 Acre of Land, witli all Buildings thereon, having large frontages to Waterloo Quadrant (next to Mr Nathan's property) and Eden Crescent. Full particulars and plan will be ready in a fwdays. SAMUEL COCHRANE & BON, Auctioneer.. TUESDAY, 11 a.m. WELLESLEY-STREET. CLEARING-OUT SALE OF STOCK OF f DRAPERY, &o. IR. ARTHUR XXAS been favoured with instructions ______ from Mr S. Lovell, -who is retiring from the Retail Business, to Sell by Auction, at his Shop, Wellesley-street, on Tuesday next, at 11 o'clook a.m., THE REMAINDER OF HIS STOCK OF DRAPERY, Haberdashery, Ribbons, Clothing, tee.. Stands, Gas Stove. Sewing Machine, Chairs, Carpet, Linoleum, Fixtures, Mirrors, kc, kc.. &o. j WEDNESDAY, JULY 30. I UENERAL DRAPERY, CLOTHING, HOSIERY, HABERDASHERY, I SHIRTS, HATS, WATERPROOFS, COATINGS,. kc, kc, &c, '■ I WITHOOT RUSEBVE. I GABRIEL LEWIS IH."ILL sell at hia Rooms on abovo date, V? at 11 o'olock, I A PARCEL OF ABOVE GOODS. ITo Close an Account. I No Reserve. || WEHPESDAY, JULY 30. | At H o'clock. ; ' NEW SEASON'S TEAS, !; 1884-5. BX as. TAMSUI, from foochow. TO MERCHANTS, GROCERS, STORE KEEPERS, AND OTHERS. . g. w. "binney I XITILL Sell by Public Auction at his 8 Yt Mart, Fort-street, on Wednesday next, f July tOtb. at 11 o'clock, i : 2,170 PACKAGES OF TEA, ICOMPBISINO— yv l 66 BOXES KAISOW BUDS, /\ each l-Übs / . \ 2/5 350 HALF-CHESTS KAISOW <A/ "w CONGOU, each 381bs " X / 8/10 M 0 BOXES KAISOW CON >✓ GOU.eaohlOlbs 11/15 251 HALF-CHESTS KAISOW CONGOU, eaoh 3-lbs ■ 10/20 500 BOXES KAISOW CON m GOO. each lOlbs 21/25 500 BOXES KAISOW CON GOU, each lOlba Terms at Sale Bampies for-liquoring can be had on application. TO-MORROW. y HUNTER & NOLAJnT i WILL ItOLD THEIR TTrEEKLY QiALE ' AT THE NEWMARKET YARDS, Junction of Great South and Onohunga Roads, OT FAT AND STORE STOOK, DAHtY COWS, i SHEEP, AND PIGS. . Also. 150 PIGS, mostly fit for bacon DURHAM YARDB. IJ.OR SALE, at the Durham Yards, ' every Tuesday, at 11 o'clook, ifIDKB, TALLOW, WOOL, and SKINS, HUNTER & NOLAN. "a v . ______ i ' ll— | [Established 1855.] nSPKCIiX, APPOINT ITENT I4nt HAVE THE LARGEST, CHEAPEST, AND BEST SELECTED STOCK OF Bicycles and Tbictcles IH THE COLONY, Gentlemen desirous of obtaining any particu lar mako for tho ensuing season, wo shall be glad toIj.DEJ.Tby the nextraail for any responsible buyer, and wo undertake to deliver at 20 or 25 percent, lower tbao the prices now .barged Id Anok__n_L Korexnn-plo: "A620r54 inch No. 1 ( Buds* ia charged atfiffi or __&. Wo will deliver «_* aamo on arrival at not more than «18 ---wf H. BHAKIBPEAR ft CO., V _ Qtr»_r>____u», avooaxd,



LIVER COMPLAINTS. DR. KING'S DANDELION ANB QUININE LIVER PILLS {without Met enry). The Best Remedy tor B__ioußnk_B, STOMACn Dkkanqement, Flatolence, PAOfE Between the Shoulders, Bad Apfetit*. Indiqestton, AororrY, Headache, Heart Bum;, and all other Bymptoms of disordered fiver and dyspepsia. Acknowledged by many eminent surgeons to be the safest and mildest pills for every constitution.—ln Boxes at Is Hd, & Sd. and la Sd. Sold by Chemists and Medicine Vendors throughout tho world. Prepared br Jas. Rorke, London. Specially valuable Pllu for residents abroad and travellers. Bold by CTMPTBfoRN-. PBOSSER & Co. PEPPER'S QUININE AND IRON TONIC rouses and developes the nervous energies, enriches the blood, promotes appetite, dispels languor and depression, fortifies the digestive organs. Is a speclflo remedy for neuralgia, ague, Indigestion, fevers of every kind, chest affections, and In wasting diseases, scrofulous tendencies, &c. The whole frame is greatly invigorated by Pepper's Tonlo, tho mental faculties brightened, the constitution greatly strengthened, and a return to robust health certain. Bottles, 32 doses, 4s Gd ; -next size, lis. Sold by Chemists everywhere. The name of J. Pepper, Bedford Laboratory, London, must bo on the label There is no Tonlo bo certain In effect as Pepper's Quinine and Iron. It is strongly recommended to residents in India and the Colonies, and should always be kept ready for use in every case of fever or febrile condition. Sold by KEMPTHORNE, PROSSER ft Co. TARAXACUM AND PODOPHYLLIN, Prepared only by J. Popper, London. This Fluid combination, extracted from medi cinal roots, is now used Instead of blue pill and calomel for tho cure of dyspepsia, biliousness, and all symptoms of congestion of the liver, which aro generally pain beneath the shoulders, headache, drowsiness, no appetite, furred tongue, disagreeable taste In the morning, giddiness, disturbance of the stomach, and feel ing of genera! depression. It sets the sluggish liver )u motion, very slightly acts on the bowols, giving a sense of health and comfort within 24 hours. It is tho safest medicine. Taraxacum ii.rt Podophyllin is a fluid made only by J. t'EPPER. Bedford Laboratory, London, whose ifeiino is on every label. Bottles, 2s 9d and 4s 6d. -fold by all Chemists. A most valuable and -•asential medicine for India, Australia, the Cape, uid Colonies generally. Sold by KEMPTHORNB, PROSSER fe Co. SULPHOLINE LOTION.'—An Ex ternal Means of CURING SKIN DISEASES. There is scarcely any eruption >ut will yield to " Sulpholine" In . few days, mil ..ommer.ee to fade away even if it seems •inst cure. Ordinary pimples, redno3S, blotches, icnrf, rouglinoss. vanish as if by maglo; whilst lid, enduring skin disorders, that havo plagued he sufferers for years, however deeply rooted hey may be, "Sulpholine" will successfully utack them. It destroys the animaiculra which uus. these unsightly, irritible, painful affec tions, and always produces a clear, healthy iGturnl condition of the skin. "Sulpholine Lotion" is sold by most Chemists. Eottlcs, 2s 9d. Made by J. Pepper and Co., Loudon. o«H >,t ITFMPTIIORNE. PROSSER &Co. THAMES CARRIAGE AND DRAY FACTORY. JAMES MACKIE, Proprietor," VICTORIA-STREET EAST, AUCKLAND. Repairs of every description in Wood aud Iron neatly executed on the shortest notice. Springs made and repaired. Always on Hand—A large quantity of Lamps, also Ironbark Shafts and Spokes, Red Gum Felloes, and Hobart Town Hardwood. N.B.—Country Orders punctually attended to. O T-O BAT H to ROTH'S PUBLIC HOT. COLD, AND SHOWER BATHS, Victoria-street East. Ohargo-ONE SHILLING. Open all week days from B a.m. to 9 p.m., and SUNDAY MORN INGS from 6 till 10 a.m. The Bath-rooms are all private, and supplied with evory conven ience. Turkish towels, flesh and hair brushes, combs, respirators, soaps, &c. Select Bath rooms (private) for Ladies every day, at all hours, with female attendance, One Shilling and Sixpence. Please note the address—Victoria street East, above the Greyhound Hotel, and next the Cheap Bedding and Furniture Mart Auckland. N.B.—Barber in attendance.



Ten Merchants. THE i - ONLY - GOLD MEDAL PURE BLENDED TTTTTTTTTTTT TTTTTTTTTTTT TT TTT TT nprn 'IT- 1 TT TTT TTT TTT TTT TTT TTTTTTT DRINK Nelson, Moate & 00/ i CELEBRATED CHALLENGE TELA... «ar try OUR MATCHLESS COFFEE [KING BRAND). SOLD IN lib., 21b., 41b., 71b., and 28!b. TINS, At Is. Bd. per lb. NELSON, MOATE & CO,, WHOLES ALB AND RETAIL TEA MERCHANTS. BLENDERS, AND IMPORTERS. CHBIStOBTOOK, DtJN-MH, WaUUXOTOR. AITD 156, QUEEN-ST., Auckland. AGENTS EVERYWHERE TEAy Unrivalled /&/ is /07 ou b.Aw i /W ---imh/rEA I /0/ ABOUNDING Ay m A*y Strength / AND 'HIGH QUALITY. Paperbanglngg. __c "pAPS-tHANQINOI. W. PHILLIPPS * SON BAVI MOWVID, MX Ufll ABBIYAM. Wo— P A 0 X A G E 8-181 OONTAOTINO 56,000 ROLLS 07 PAPERHANGINGS, ooNsreriNa o» N»w Patterns for Drawing, Dining, Bed-room*. and Hall and B__lr oa§e, fuitabl. fo. the Mansion or Oottaga. BEAUTIFUL DESIGNS, AND BEST VALOB EVER OFFERED IN P__PERHANQ_NOB. 816-PAOKAOBS-91. 80RIM8 AND __18S!ARI. w. PHH.WPPB * «0«. mmm.otmm _____________



WILLIAM RATTRAY, 178, ISO, 183 QXJE_B_N" BTEBBT, A.TJOKLAND. CONTINUATION OF THE REMARKABLY LOW S-A.-L.I-i_ PBIQESI S-A.-IL-B _P_RIO_EISI FOR PROMPT NET CASH. FKIOK to the HALF-YEARLY STOCK-TAKING. FURTHER REDUCTIONS IN ALL DEPARTMENTS. Special Bargains in Household Linens, Sheetings, etc. COSTUMES D-B-S-B-sbbT house |b_____b_b|_ _^__a_al HOUSiI f___B_---asal j LUbIUMJiS b._. r'-'"_r ~ " * r READY-MADE CLOTHING DEPARTMENT. ~ NOTE.—The space occupied by this Stock is requirod for the oxtonsion of the Gentlemen's Mercory and Hat Department. It is therefore determined to clear it at any sacrifice, prior to Stock-taking. As none but first-class garments havo ever been kept in Stock, the Publio will havo tho privilege of purchasing the vory best possible goods nt pricos asked elsewhere for tho lowest qualities. All aro invited to inspect tho value offered : there can be but ono opinion-IT STANDS UNRIVALLED I REMEMBER! Tho entire Stock of Men's, Youths', and Boys' READY-MADE CLOTHING must be cleared AT AN\ SACRIFICE, prior to Stock-taking. _hi____._ri_y oiiOsusro-i WILLIAM RATTRAY desires to remind his Patrons thati_his Establishment CLOSES ON SATUBDAYS AT BIX O'CLOCK, and respectfully requests them to mako thoir Saturday purchases before that hour, WILLIAM RATTRAY, 178, 180, 182 QUEEN STREET.



Public Notices. JOHN BUCHANAN, WHOLESALE GROCEU, Tea, Coffee & Spice Merchant CUSTOMS-ST., AUCKLAND. Telegraph Address: I Tcloiihono Exchange, "Bugle," Auckland. | No. OS. Tho Advertiser desires special attention to hi_ Celebrated Brands of BLENDED INDIA AND CHINA TEAS. Since thoir introduction tho greatly increased domand for tbem substantially proves their excel lence, and confirms tho high esteem which the Public havo justly accorded them. Tho following distinctive brands all bear his Trade Mark on the labels, and are packed in lib and Jib packets, also in 61b, 101b, and ,01b tin., viz t— Blended India & China Teas. Household Countess Duchess Princess Empress Brands. Blended Pure Indian Teas. Zemindar Brand. BAKING & YEAST POWDERS. The Advertiser also wishes to bring before the Public his Baking and Yeast Powders, which aro mooting with gonoral favour, and rcquosta attention to the following Analytical Report :— Laboratory, Hobson-street, Auckland, June 13,18-I.—l havo sampled the Baking Powder in the bulk, prepared by Mr John Buchanan, Merchant, Auckland, and have analysed the saxuo and Und tlio constituents pure and well proportioned. The result of my umiuilnstion proves this article to be suporlor to any cither Imported or coloniaily prepared tbat has boon submitted to mo, and I can, therefore, con fidently recommend It to the public-(Signed) J. A. Fond, Colonial Analyst. Each Tin Bears ma Registered Trade Mark. Sold by Grocers Md Storekeepers Generally. The STOCK of GENERAL GROCERY and 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 advices of the sailing of direct steamer with first shipment of tho New Season CHINA TEAS from Foochow, and will be glad to make special arrange ments of a liberal character for lines. I shall avail myself of the first opportunity on arrival of musters of submitting samples to my clients. To those about to commence business, attention is drawn to tho 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 offor. JOHN BUCHANAN, WHOLESALE GROCER, Customs-Street, Auckland. V XT ILLIAM THOMAS, T T Corner ot Lome and Victoria-street!, Auokland East, MONUMENTAL, MARBLE, AND GKNKRAI -BTONEMASON, ARCHITECTURAL SCULPTOR AND CARVER Inscription. Accurate and Beautiful. Monuments, Tombs, Headstones, and every description of Stone Work at tha Lowest Possible prices for Town and Country. TP E A 0 O 0 X, • OPTICIAN, HAS IN STOCK SPECTACLES AND EYE GLASSES of every description. An accurate Fit Guaranteed. COMPOUND MICROSCOPES & TELE SCOPES, Powerful and Cheap. Anbroid Barometers, Thermometers, Ele-trio Beixs, Batteries, and Fittings. Magneotlo Electric Machines and Medical Colls, OPERA GLASSES, BINOCULAR, FIELD AND MARINE GLASSES, THEODOLITES, SEXTANTS, COMPASSES. SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT.-TAYLOR'S SEWING MACHINES. The Balance of Stock of these excellent Hand and Treadle Machines will be sold at __ per cent discount. Nfearly SCO In use in Auck- OPPOSITB THE POST-OFFICE, ___o_e_____D4____n_



Ironmongery. f B. BLAIKI* '. • fiimjcii-nnn, i;_! -1..8TK8 Of BUILDKHS' * FUBMIBB ING IRONMONGER* iita*-- no- MAMnvaonno-M, Ha* tar Sale, at l#w ant ■ Carpe_w>n' TooI» N«U«, Loots. Hl-_st Kltehen RangM l-c^trlauir Grate*, la crMl Y__f.tr M_rbi. ana _u___.Ue_ Blot* MM«tl»_-_* L*rK«st Stock la AncklaaA Miriiie, Sleoiroplate. Curb. _od otliar r«_4_n o_l»ani_od Iron, ShM. tea*, aai Baa g)M_. Ceui«-v _nd Plutw fNHFKCTION IKVIT-EO TjIENDERS. jmBNDBBS. TjIENDERS. ■CIIREIRONS. TCIIREIRONS NINE OASES OF ABOVE, WELL ASSORTED* AT REDUCED PRICES. T AMPS. T AMPS. T AMPS WITH ANUCAPNIC LORNE LEADER .AND AMERICAN BURNERS. NEW STOCK AT REDUCED PRICES. T)OWNER'S TTEROSBNE. J. & J. D ICKBY 234, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. .W. Lets, BOOK BINDER, PAPER RULER, ACCOUNT BOOK MANUFACTURER, THREE DOORS ABOVB " STAR " OF_"IO_- MERCHANTB' ACCOUNT BOOKB, insurance and mining register booki Specially Ruled and Bound. Music, Magazines, Public Libraries, and Son day School Books well bound. BAKERS' SPECIAL RULED DAT BOOKS. Bibles, Prayer and Hymn Book* Re-bound, 1 BAND AND CHOIR MUSIC BO.OKB i RULED



HAMBURG TEA. HAMBURG TEA. HAMBURG TEA. CURES DYSPEPSIA, INDIGESTION. BILIOUS NESS, HEADACHE. CONSTIPATION, SOLD BY ALL CHEMISTS AND BTORB KEEPERS. PRICE ONE SHILLING AND THREE PENCE. Wholesale Depot for Auckland: M. LEVY AND CO., QUEEN-STREET. TXf ILLIAM GULLIVER, HOUSE, LAND AND ESTATE AGENT, QUEEN-STREET. ALLOTM _NTB i Church-street. SS x 100.6, £312. per foot Mount Rosklll Road, 50 x 118.6, £2 0s per foot - Surrey Hills. £_ and £5 per foot Wharf Road, 40 x 100. £2 per foot Bulwor-s treet, 40 x 163, £2 5s per foot Arthur-street, 56 x 100. £6 per foot Prospoct-street, 80 x 100, £_ per foot Wallace-street, 80 x 218. £1 per foot ■ Argyle-strect, £8 per foot Richmond Road, 100 x 117, £315s per foot Curran-street, 73 x 130. £110s per foot Tweed-street, 50 x 130, £1 per foot Shelly Beach Road, 60 x 100, £1 per foot Pro3pect Terrace (Mount Eden)— Lots 50 x 178, at _5s per foot John-street, several lots for £00 each Cox-street, 40 x —, for £S0 each Stuart-street, 27 x 110, for £80 each W. GULLIVER, . QUEEN-STREET, •Jo Ho WITHE FOR D, ADVERTISING AGENCY, SHORTLAND STREET, AUCKLAND, N.Z. Advertisements recolved for Auckland Papers and for the various New Zealand ard Australian Journals. TO NEWSPAPER PROPRIETORS, I PUBLISHERS, & OTHERS. . H. W. Is in a position to oarry out any Special Canvassing Work required, or to Negotiate any Business, Monetary or , Commercial. ALL ORDERS WILL RECEIVE IMMEDIATE AND CAREFUL ATTENTION. LIGHT HARNESS HORSES, SADDLE HORSES, and all kinds of SPRING VEHICLES, Hired, Bought, and Sold, at- OROWTHEk'S VICTORIA STABLES, Wal es! ey-strie*.