SIGNS OF THE TIMES.

A Waikftto Interpreter of *ropheoy.-Bi» Wonderful T&eorlos and Prediction*.

Queen Victoria Fleeing for Shelter to New Zealand.

A contributob to a Waikato paper ( who " is not ashamed to.own that he is a labour ing man,'1 residing in the pleasant frontier town of Cambridge, has written, an extra ordinary article on the " signs of the times," which goes far to show.that the mantle of the Rev. Dr. Cumming has somehow descended upon this part of tho^ world. The writer believes the second coming of Christ to be near at hand, as thousands have done from the second century till now, and ho supports his belief by copious quotations from the books of Daniel and Revelation—those precious storehouses from which the speculative prophet of modern times draws his material. Wo make a few extracts to show the scope of the article. The writer says :—

" The present federation of the colonies movement I read as the. first step in the direction of the commencement of the fourth kingdom spoken of (Daniel 2, 40, 41), and that will be the clay part; the iron part will be Britain's rule by sea; and I fully believe that the dark war cloud that now overhangs Egypt will burst ere long with multitudes in the valley cf decision, as related in Joel 3, 14, 15. Russia will be the leading power in that direction in order to carry out the pet scheme of the late Czar—that of an over land route to India via Turkey and Egypt; and out of the ruins of Egypt the Lord will raise up another Czar in the person of the Shah of Persia for the settlement of re turned Jews upon the promised land, and in order to do that ho will make seven years' covenant With them, and so fulfil the words dl Daniel S, 27. The week I read aa the week of dentals J<9j 27.' .Then will follow the fulfilment of Daniel's vieio'ri as recorded in Daniel 8. The Shah of Persia I read as the Bam; the Popedom as the He Goat."

After predicting a crusade of Roman Catholios "from America and elsewhere" to crush the Shah, the author says the great horn of the "he goat" will bo broken. "So shall the Popedom or third kingdom of Daniel 2,39, be brought to a close in order to the time of the setting up of the fourth kingdom, and as a means to that end [Groat Britain shall enter upon her mission" of ruling the world by sea, as arbitrator of national disputes, with Alfred tho Sailor Prince as Lord High Admiral, which will be the time of the appearance of the Beast or power, dreadful and terrible, spoken of in Daniel 7, 7, having ten horns. These I read as the heads of the scattered ten tribes of Israel, one of wh6m is now represented in the person of Julius Vogel, M.H,P..< another in New South Wales in the person of Sairi Samuel, and so on in different parts of the woMd: 1 must not here omit a very important liof'ri/ that spoken of in vorue 8, that has latel> made its appearance in the person of Tawhiao, King erf the natives of New Zealand, that has got a mouth that speaks great things, and as the King of fierce countenance of Daniel 8, 2 3 does, indeed understand dark sentences. Could words more clearly describe the man 7 And in order that no and his people be made an ally or horn of old England, I fully be lieve the Prince of Walefl will come to our shores ore long ; and in order to iiliilie the' federation of the colonies and annexation scheme a success he will bo made Presi dent of tho Congress, when America, or the once United Srates, will show their wisdom by joining hands with the confederate col onies of Great Britain, and so secure the protection of that flag they so much needed the protection of at the time of the Alabama depredations during the civil war, and for which old England so nobly paid the arbitration award.

This is a delightful admixture of Anglo- Israelism, Maori-Iwaelism, and other " fads " well-nigh calculated to drive pome people stupid. To identify two prominent Jews with the lost ten tribes is a feat at which Anglo-Israelites will stand aghast; but Catholics, accustomed to being put down as worshippers of the Beast, muy be a little mollified at learning they are only followers of the He-Goat. The further unravelling of the future discloses things fearful and terrifying. The inspired interpreter (for *>uch he professes to be) goes on thus 1— "My reading of Queen Victoria as the wonderful woman years since I expressed as my opinion to a God -fearing man, and was met with the reply, " Oh, that woman means the Church." The Great Bovealer of secrets tells me now that I was and am correct in my opinion, for I fully believe ere the close of 1885 the federation of the empire will bo an accomplished fact; thus shall she be clothed with the sun. The crown of twelve stars I read as referring to the fact of her family having been made instrumental in publishing the English version of the Bible, and the time of her travail will bo the time of her parting with her three dear eons, in order that they may enter upon their duties. That I read as the time of their being born into active duties of life. Yes, I have long since read Queen Victoria as the Mother of the thn « Kings that are to he sub dued during theunti-Christera.'ae martyr* of Jesus, that they may reign with the King of Kings as stated (Rev. 20, 4 ; also Rev, 19, 15). I omitted in proper place to give chapter and verse that speaks of the three Kings being subdued (Daniel 7, 24). Prince of Wales, President of the Federated Colo nies Congress ; Alfred the Sailor Prince, as Lord High Admiral; Arthur, Duke of Con naught, as President; Home Hulo Assem bly of Christian Patriots in old Ireland. ,1 will now give my further reading of Rev. 12. Verse 6 speaks of her fleeing into the wilderness, where she will find a place pre pared for her by God. Now, that place I read as the wilderness of New Zealand, ani her fleeing will be a means of saving her from the fate of the doomed city of London, that is to go down into the sea, as was typified by the angel throwing the mill stone into the sea (read Rev., chap. 18, 21). Indeed, the theme of lamentation should convince any unprejudiced mind of the truth of my opinion. Thus shall the dear woman flee that she may escape sudden destruction, and that she may be made perfect through suffering, as was the Cap tain of her salvation. p verso 4 speaks of the wings of a great eagle. That I read as tho Pacific Railway. The dragon I read as the rubbish of the nation, or those that trade in souls for a living." There is a lot more in the same strain, and the subject is to be continued in a future article j but we should think the samples we have given will be enough for the average reader. The article seems to prove that tho author has omployetf all his leisure time in reading the prophetic parts of Scripture with the daily newspapers as commentary, and the old prophoci s and new events have got "inextricably blended " in . his brain — tho result being this vivid kaleidoscopic picture of Kings, Queens, Princes, and stir, ring events. One merit this interpreter has—tho truth or falsity of his statements can be proved in the near future ; but we do not suppose the people of London will make an immediate and wholesale emigra tion to New Zealand to avoid " going down into the sea " with the doomed city. So far as the writer makes it appear, indeed, Queen Victoria will be the only one caved out of the four millions of souls.

THE MAORI TRAVELLERS' TALES.

TaWhiao and the Taniwha-The Queen1* Setter,

Some of the extraordinary stories—stories which are deliberately concocted by.Hia Majesty Tawhiao and related,iby. him.to the- wofldering natives'—are droll ,in the extreme, and serve to show that contact rvith the Europeans has not by any mean? lessened their belisf in tho supernatural. The following littlo story {retailed by a cor respondent of .the "Waikato Times") is an instance of this. ,It was, tolp! in such a serious manner that ' t ijt taxed the gravity of. the person who heard it, but at the same time left no doubt in his mind as to the belief, of tho narrator in Tawhiao's. story, Tawhiao told tho native in question, that while on: the vpyage to England there w.as a' fearful commotion, in the sea one day. Presently a. huge. taniwha appeared, ( ancl swimming up to the steamer shook her bo much that the, masts were nearly ijolled out of her. The sea at the same time wa? laeffed, into foam, and the spray, ftyinrgj over the ship;. Tho passengers becaiie, ye|ry much alarmed ; not co Tawhiao :., tfe' Knew what it was; all.his ancestors had) as every Maori chief of rank has, a par ticular taniwha. Ho was not quite s'tire ths gods favoured him as much as they did h?9 Forefathers,' but he know now he wa£ regarded with favour by them, for tbtg waß his particular deity or taniwha/ Accordingly ho went down to hfs cabin*";, and expecting the ship to sink, he tied his .money in a little bag, which he fas tened to his waist, for if the vessel foundered ho knew the taniwha wontS take him safely to land, and it Was fiisi possible he would require some money. While he was thus engaged, Major To Wheoro camO down and told him fl« Europeans were dreadfully alarmed,- as they fully expected the steamer toeinfe 6very moihent. His kingship went upon Seek afnd muttered a few wicantetiohsy Wh9n the sea 'became qtrfte calm, and fhe tanivdiii disappeared. How is that for high ? Here 1(J another told by Toj,fa >; and told mo by an old Maori to whom it was told. On their arrival in London, T6pn£ who carried the purse, looked round for lodgings for the party. _ Some charged a pound, some fifteen shillings, and some ton «hilHngs a day for board and lodg ing. ' This) of course, was top much} so he hunted round till he fonnd one at five shillings a day, so they took up their quarters there; meantime, the1 Queen having heard of their trouble, wrote to them to say that they were not to be charged anything while stopping in any of her houses, I looked at the O'M fellow incrednously, and he said, "It is.true, quite true, for I heard it from Topia himself, and he was .there."- I asked him if he believed it, and he said ha did. The guileless children pf. natural*.; Here or profess to believe it. • ' . : iru

Mr. Sadler's Repudiation.

Sib,-—A letter appears In your colamw Ojfr lost evening's paper froth W. £. Sadler re* the case of Abram Ridings, no* pending, Mr Ridings, I understand, has' been labour ing on behalf of the Congregationalism «ti Maungatroto/or a number of years. Wheat: in town on a visit he occupied their pulpits, and was titled in the advertised announce- 1 monts Rev. A, Ridings. He has been snp- 1 ported and upheld, if not wholly, almost bo, by them ds 6.denomination. If not, then,aJ " Congregational Minister," what is he ? Or doea W. E. Sadler mean ta cay that, there! is anything in independency, more than any*, other denomination, that will make a man; proof against falling, which caueet him and others to discard Mr. Ridings as snchM., Why should annoyance be felt at Mr Ridings! being represented as connected with,' their body—a man who was prepared:and did! put up with hardships and difficulties (as every bush minister nas to do at first) forV the extension of their'church? I And.nttwA that he is charged with being in fault, to jj turn the cold shoulder upon him and say, " We do not acknowledge him as a minister; of our denomination," manifesto, to my mind, anything but a Christian or charitable* feeling.—Yours, etc., >. < r" ■ ' JAJIES BIIO^VNLBH. I

fTa the Editor. T

Leprosy.

(To the Editor.)

Sib, —Your issue of Saturday'lasi gave.soni9£ very startling facts re Chinese leprosy, and . it occurs to me that as we'in "Auckland'alre I getting a fair number of-Chiriamea ias res!- 1 : dents, tho authorities should take some* steps to organise' and carry oufe a«yetein-of" supervision of these/ However,'-If the cbri- ; tagion can bo carried in clothes and cigars, why not in vegetables or in the clothes of I those who vend or cultivate thene? There;, is a shop in a* by-street off Queen-street from which 15 and 10 Chinamen-Issue at a time, though only one man is supposed to' ' occupy the shop. I think that-prevention ■ is better than cure, and as overcrowding ' seems to be an invariable habit with tho * Chineeo, that prevention of thißand-peribdi-i ---cal inspection of Chinese quarters is much better than hopeless efforts to stamp out a leprosy when it is discovered.—Yours, &c, ( November 23. ; CmZJiN. j

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! '■""'' . Anctloni. i i- W, I, OOOHBANII [JJJ. DAOBI TOMORROW. BJEfRIQERATORTiioTTLED KAURI, BOOK CASE, SUITES, MOTTLED KAURI SIDEBOARD, CAPETS, HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. THE snbecribors will sell by auction at their rooms, Queen-street, on Friday, November SS, at 11 o'clock, HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, consisting of Saltes, Carpet, Mottled Kauri Bookcaso, t lictureß. Fondors, Couch and 6 Chairs, I Mottled Kauri Sideboard, Iron and Wood Bedsteads, Mutt rasses. Palliusscj, Pillows, ■ Chests Drawers, Washstands and Wa*o, Dressing Tables, Mirrors, Commodes, Cheffbnicrs, Venetian Blinds. Oval, Round, and Square Tables, Bath, Perambulator. ; Grate. Clocks, Linoleum, Sitohen Utensils, Zero Refrigerator. ifec.t &c., &c. SAMUEL OOCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. V. B. 000HRANK] | JAMK3 DAORB MONDAY, DECEMBER 1, VALUABLE FREEHOLD ALLOT !■■;:. • ' MENTS. FRANKLIN ROAD AND ARTHUR-ST. SURRE V HILLS, NORTH SHORE. THE Subscribers will Sell at their Rooms,: Quecn-fitreet, on Monday, l9t Dscerabor, •t U o'clock, THAT VERY VALUABLE BUILDING SITE, situated •comer of Franklin Road ■ (to which it has 120 feet frontage) and Arthur-street (50 feet frontage). SURREY HILLS. —Lots 19. 20,21, and SC, Section 27, each 381 feet frdntage to Pollen-street by 132 feet doep. Lots 11, 13,15,16, and 17, Section 68, each 40 feet frontage to Surrey-street by 132 feet deep. NORTH SHOR.E-MELROSE.-Lot 6, Sec tion 9, having a frontage of 50 feet to Flagstaff Road by 110 feet deep. For farther particulars apply to ■ ; . SAMUEL COCHRANB ft SON, Auctioneers. . W, 8. COCHRANB.] fJA3. DAORB MONDAY, DECEMBER I, ALLOTMENT, WHAU. ALLOTMENT, NGARUAWAHIA, 40 ACRES, RUATANGATA,. THE Subscribers will Soli at their Rooms, " Quoon-street, on Monday, Ist December, At 13 o'clock, ALLOTMENT 3, WHAU TOWNSHIP r ' NORTH, containing 3 roods and 38 perches. Fronts the Whau River, and i . is close to Railway Station. Land Trans fer Aot Title. Py Order of the Agent for the Publlo Trustee In G. L. Scott's Estate: ALLOTMENT 661. TOWN OF NGARUA WAHIA, containing 0 perches. Land Transfer Act title. By order of the Mortgagee: IT.W. Part LOT 12, and S.E. Part 13, Parleh of Ruatangata, containing 10 acres. SAMUEL COCHRANB & SON, Auctioneers. W. 8. OOOHRAHKj [JAS. DAOR* "WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 10. ALLOTMENTS, MORNINGSIDE. THE Subscribers have recived instruc tions from Mr S. Finch to sell, at their Rooms, Queen-street, on Wednesday, 10th December, at 12 o'clook, HK WELL-KNOWN AND VALUABLE FREEHOLD PROPERTY, consisting of about 20 acres Splendid Land, all in grass. Bubdlvidedinto JJQ GRAND BUILDING SITES, About three minutes' walk from railway : . station and'bus, and possessing most ex tensive and beautiful views. Plans In preparation. Terms: Gne-fourth Cash, balance can remain at 7 per cent , . Full particulars in future Issue. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, '■ • •', Auctioneers. : WILLIAM-VAILE] • |JOHN RIPPON VAILS TO-MORROW, • _ W. & J. R, VAILE Y*/iIL SELL by auction on Friday next, ' TT 28th Inst., at U o'clock sharp, previous to the Furniture, NEW POTATOES, large and small bags, Old ' Potatoes, well-picked, Chests of Tea, Produce (various), etc., etc . . . W. &J. R. VAILE, :,, .■-■•. . Auctioneers. ■^ WILtIAM VAILB] [JOHN BIFPON YAILB \' Our New and Commodious AUCTION MART, Opposite the Savings Bank, Qaeen-atreeUsopen j tnia day for tlie Sale of all kinds of Merchandise, ;■'■' Produoo, Houses, Lands, &o.,Sx. '■ ■ W. & J. R. VAILE ' WILL SELL by public auction, on Friday next, 28a instant, A LAUGE QUANTITY OF SUPERIOR I: FURNITURE. PIANOS, BAGATELLE TABLES, Handsome Framed Pictures, Iron Bedsteads, Spring Mattrosses, Palliassea, Chof toniers. Austrian Bent-wood Arm Chairs, Ward robes, Children's Chairs, Perambulators, &c. For further particulars see future advertise ■-';■■. :-;■;.:.■■■ : .ment. .;■ \ ■; Houses, Villas, Farms, Allotments For Sale and To Let—W. &J. R. VAILE, Auctioneers, Houto, Land, Estate, and General Commission Agents. ' . TO-MORROW. BICYCLES, TRICYCLES, SOCIABLES. THE WINDSOR CONVERTIBLES. GABRIEL LEWIS HAS received instructions to sell at hia Rooms, on the above date, at 11 o'clock, , 1 WINDSOR CONVERTIBIiK (a splendid ' '■ ' machine) i • v 1- Sociable (very superior) - X 50-inch Bicycle - ' X 02-lncli Bicycle 1 11-inch Boy's Bicycle 1 Child's Bioyolo l.Tricyole 1 dlttto. , " All best bearing, and latest improvements, BOBERT L, BEADLEV.] [PRANK NEWELfc TOMORROW. At-10 o'clock, . AUCTION SALE. BRADLEY & NEWELL WILL HOLD their Regular Weekly Sale of HAY; STRAW, CHAFF, POTATOES, &c, At their Sale Room, KARANQAnAFE Road, Newton, next Bank of New Zealand. ,';■ , BRADLEY & NEWELL, ' Auctioneers. ;., . TO-MORROW. AT THE DURHAM YARDS. THE undersigned will sell at the Durham Yards, on Friday, 28th No vember, at 11 o'clock, ; The Well-known Steeplechase- Mare MIGNIONETTE, by Dainty Ariel. .Also, The Well-knownStooplechasoMaro JULIA ANN (with all engagements). , HUNTER & NOLAN, Auctioneers. TO-MORROW. DURHAM YARDS. THOROUGH-BRED HORSE VORTEX. THE Undersized will Sell at the Dur liam Yards, on Friday. November 28, THE WELL-KNOWN THOROUGH-BRED HORSE VOKTEX, by Reprieve out of t'Jhiva. : .' • ; at 11 o'clock. i ' , HUNTER~crNOLAN. !;;! ■ DURHAM YARDS, FOE SALE, at the Durham Yarda, , . every Tuesday, at 11 o'clock, HEDKS, TALLOW, WOOL, and SKINS v HUNTER. AND NOLAN. NOTICE onehukga"auction.mae,t. ■ 'Btc Order, o*; tu^Bobough. Council. frH^ n ™Mrt{J^ ■wlU^ell on tho CtK JL »cccmbot, tho Lease, for 21 yoara, ol ■ " ■ _, wry otation. - ' • ■', v r ': jrnrtheruarticulars will beacV. l; Used soon, WMi rS*EVKNSON, *""""" ' IW LS Auctioneer, ~



TO-MORROW, At 12 o'clock. THE HAYMAR'KET. FOR SALE, at, the Harmarkot, on Friday, November 28, The Well-known Racehorsre AZIM, winner oJ thu Onchunßß hurdles, -with all his engagements. Thoroughbred Two-ysar-oldColt by Musket, dato Hotrod by Tratlucer; her dam Emmolino by Sleight of Hand. SIR GARNET by Garry Owen .sound, and fast hack and beautiful fencor. 11 Colts and Fillies, heavy and medium draughts. i Good Spring Cart Horses from West Coast 1 Largo 'Bus, nearly new, together, with pair of Grey Geldings, Set of Doublo Harases ALFRED BUCKLAND. TOMORROW. SPECIAL SALE OF BUGGIES) PHOTONS, &c. THE HAYMARK.KTA TTtOSI SALE, at the Haymarket, on XJ Friday, Novumbcr 28, at 11 o'clook, THE FOLLOWING, BEINO CAREFULLY SELECTED AND SPECIALLY ORDERED FOR THIS MARKET :— BREWSTER PHAETONS . BREWSTER PHAKTOXS, EXTENSION TOP BRKWSYftR PHAETONS, SIDE BAR, SPUING WAGON CORNING SIDE BAR, SPRING WAGON HOWELL GIG TRAY TOP BUGGY JUMP-SEAT BUGCiY SIDK SPRING WABON MILBURN FARM WAGON SETS HARNESS TARPAULING, SUITABLE FOR RICKS, &c, &<:„ &p. The abovo are now beipg Undod, and will be or. view day previous to sale. ALFRED BUCKLAND. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 3, At 12 o'clock. WOOL! WOOLI WOOL! mHE FIRST SALE OF THE SEASON -"- will tako place on Wednesday, Deo. 3, 1881, at THE HAYMARKET, AUCKLAND. ALFRED BUCKLAND, Auctioneer, FOR PRIVATE SALE ON HnISRAL TERMS, IN LOTS TO SUIT PURCHASERS r Farm Lots from 20 acres and upwards, near Pukekohe Station; from El 10s to £10 an aero. Farm, Lot 130, Awitu, containing 123 acres; securely f encod; is near other homesteads, and good land; £2 an acre. Farm of 150 acres on the Pukekoho Hill, ad joining that of Mr Jacob Wright's: coHßiilorably Improved; £8 an acre, A flrst-olaas Farm, half-way between Rihlkibl and Te Awamutu, containing Sa6 acres, with choice apple orchard. Available and Fertile Forms, ranging from 1,500 to 10,000 acres, at prices varying with im provements from £1 to £7 an acre. ALFRED BUCKLAND. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 29, At 2.30 o'clock. J. H. HAMER WILL sell at tho Newton Auction Mart, Karangahape Road, on above dato,— A SPLENDID ASSORTMENT OF CHEAP DRAPERY, including Dress PiesSSs, Tweeds, Men's Pants and Half- Hose. White Shirts, Merino Shirts, Felt Hats, &c, Furniture in great variety Clockß, Boots, Egg Powdors, Sardines, Hops, Cloves. &c. Flour, Oats. Chaff, Oatmeal Ducks, Fowls. Also, 5-roomcd House, with Allotment, Karaka street, Newton 1-roomed Now House, with Allotment, 80 x 110, John-street Ponsonby 1 Large Allotment, Bellwood Avonuo, Mount RoskiUßoad 1 Largo Allotment, Kingsland 1 Large Allotmont, Haslett-stroet, Aich Hill. ROBT. L. BRADLEY.] [FRANK NBWELL. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 29, At 2 o'Clock. AUCTION~SALE. BRADLEY & NEWELL WILL hold their Regular Weekly Sale on above date, at their Sale-room. Karangabape Road, Newton, next Bank of New Zealand. FOR SALE COUCHES, Easy Chairs, Bedsteads, C.S. Chairs, Tables, Washstands, Matting, etc. Fowls and Ducka. Also. CONSIGNMENT OF SUMMER CLOTHING. BRADLEY & NEWELL, i • Auctioneers. OUR ADVERTISEMENT re Adulterated Pepper seems to have gone home. Messrs Trent Brothers, of Christchurchi pswer with a report of thoCanterbUryAnaly Ist, which, after being translated into plain English, acts very damaging to them, being an acknowledgment of adulteration. Bnt that's notjour^business; we simply object to their adulterated pepper coming to our market, as an unfair competition against our genuine article. This having been the case, the attached copy o the anolyiris of their pepper in Auckland will prove:— : , "Laboratory, Hobson-stroot, " Auckland, June 11,1884. Mb Woodfield, Inspector under the Adul teration Act, Auckland " Sir,—l have completed my examination of the pepper recolved from you on the 19th ult, said pepper being contained in a 'tin seourely fastened, and bearing tho brand Trentß Finb White Pepper, Chkistchoiich, and flnd this sample to be adulterated with Wheat Flour to the extent of not less than twenty-five per cent (25%).—1 havo the honour to be, Sir, your obedient servant, (Signed) " J. A. Pond. " Colonial Analylst." If Messrs Trent Bros, thought It profitable to themselves to publish our correspondence, as per advertisement, they should also havo in serted other letters of ours complaining of their chicory being adulterated, which compelled us eventually to discontinue buying of them, and hence their spi to. Verbum sap. BROWN, BARRETT, & CO.. Coffeo and Spioo Merchants. mHE ONLY GOLD MEDAL EVER X AWARDED FOR COFFEE, CHICORY, PEPPER, &c, Was obtained by TRENT BROS., CIIRISTCHURCH. MR E. N. LEGGE, Customs-street East, Agent for Auckland and District. COFFEE AND CHICORY.-REPOHT. "Canterbury College, "Christchurch, Sept 6.1881. At the request. of Messrs Trent Bros., 1 visited thoir manufactory, and selected indis criminately two samples of Coffeo. Both samples were vory woll prepared, and of excellent quality. A chemical and microscopical ex amination provod them to be quite froo from any deleterious adultoration, and containing no other ingredients than Coffee, with a small ad mixture of Chicory. ' (Signed) "A. W. Bickerton, F.C.S., &c, PBPPBRS, BLACK AND WHITE.-RBraRT. " Canterbury College, " Christchurch, Aug. 20,1881. "Having selected indiscriminately samples of Whito and Black Pepper, and having examined them both microscopically and chemically, I flnd them exceedingly good samples, very weil prepared, and quite frco from injurious con stituents. Tho microßCOplcaloxarainaUon, com pared with that of genuine Pepper, scarcely shows any diffcrenco in tho farinaceous sub stances, proving that., they-must be very free from any foreign admixture, (Signed) "A. W. Bickbrton, F.C.S., &c, " Colonial Analyst." Verbatim Extract from Letter received from Messrs Brown, Barrett & Co., Auckland, dated Fob. 9,1880. . "Wo would remind you that over since we Bommoncod iibins your Chicory wo have never Imported a pound from Home or elsewhere, un loss compelled to do so by your short supply, aor do we intend doing so. wo trust therefore that you will see your way clear to oharge us the lowest price, viz., £50; and you can book us is many tons ahead for as lpng as you think we jhall live-say nbout 5,000 tons, but only oharge as for it as we get it. ■> «igned) ' i'Bnww. Ha^rett Ss Co.'



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SPECIAL TABLES FOR CHILDREN. Policies of £20 and upwards, after Throe Years, can bo surrendered for Cash, of Jor m Free Policy. — LIBERAL REGULATIONS, NOTB.—The Government not onlar brthgl Insurance within the reach of nearly ovary mau, woman, and child in the community, but pro vides tiio deserUitloh of polioy and mode pf baj ment best cuited to the requirements of each. D. M. LUCKUC. Commissioner. NEW ZEALAND INSURANCE COMPANY (FIRS AND My JUNK). Capital J51,000,000 Paid-up and Reserve Funds...-.-..£100,000 Protection from FIRS or MAHINK LOSB Can be Effected in this Company. claims met with peomptitudu and liberality. JAMES BUTTLE, Manager. DEVONPORT LIVERY AND BAIT ETABLES. CHANGE d"F PROPRIETORY. I BEG to Intimato that I have disposed of my Coach mid Omnibus Business to Messrs DAVIS BROTHERS, and trust that the support bo goncrously accorded me in the post will be continued to my successors. Thanking all patrons for thoir support, I recommend the Messrs Davis as well qualified to manago and develop the trade F. J. QUICK. Auckland, 13th Novombcr, 1884. TRAVIS BROTHERS, COACH PROPRIETORS, . DKVONPORT, Beg to announce that having purchased the business lately carried on at North Shore by Mr F. J. Quick, with the Horses and Carriagos, they have amalgamated the same with tuoir own Business, and are now carrying it on In all the branches. Omnibuses betwocn Devonport and Lake Takapuna as usual. All kinds of Carnages,' Saddlo Horses for Ladies or GShtlemen, always ready for Hire. 'Uußses, Drafts, &c. Supplied for Picnio Parties. Goods delivered by Drays or Spring Carts, Removals Undertaken, and Cartage Contracts entered into. - Davis Brothers hope by close attention to business and moderate charges to secure the public confidence and support. Devonport, 13th November. 1884. A. and G-* Price, KNGINEERS, BOILERMAKERS, IRON AND BRASS FOUNDERS, AND GENERAL MACHINISTS, THAMES, Hare for sale the following Machinery I— 1 Portable Engine, by Hornsby & Co., 8 b.p. 1 Horizontal Engine, double cylinder, lOin, diameter, 21in. stroke 1 Horizontal Engine, lOin. by 18in. stroke 1 Launch Engine, 4}ln. by sin. stroke 1 Multitubular Boiler, 17f t. long by of t. dlamete? 1 Cornish Boiler, 20ft. long by 6ft dlamoter 1 Cornish Boiler, 18ft long by sft. diameter 1 Cornish Boiler, 17ft long by 4ft 6in. diameter 1 Cornish Boiler, 15ft long by sft diameter 1 Cornish Boiler, 15ft long by 4ft Gin. diameter 1 Vertical Boiler, Field tubes, 7ft x 3ft 4in.; new A Quantity of second-hand Quartujrushing Estimates supplied for ell classes of Engineering Wtork.—Makers of Sawmill and QuarU orushing Machinery, Turbine Wheels, Hydraulic Machinery, Timber Jacks, and Patent Safety Catches for Warehouse and other Lift Cages. ri F. X R E TSCH MA R HAS JUST OPENED A LARGE ASSORTMENT Of FANCY GOODS, Consisting of Ladies' Bags, Work-boxes, Desks, Basketware, Brackets, Mirrors, Inkßtands, Albums, Purses, Pocket-books, Photo Frames. Cigarette and Cigar Cases, Cloth and Hair Brushes, Cutlery ware, Electro-plated Cruets. Cofl'co and Tea Services, Toilet Sets, Vases, Musical Boxes, Accordions, Concertinas and Tambourines, large assortment of Dolls and Toyu, Imitation Jewellory, Clocks, Christmas Cards, Per fumery, Fancy Meershaum, and other Pipes and Cigars. INSPECTION INVITED. C. F. KRETSCHMAR, Importer of FANCY GOODS (WHOLESALE & RETAIL), Opposito the Market Entrance, 2GP, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. SAM. WHITE, FENCER, ' CUSTOMS-STREET. PRICE LIST. b. d. BeßtHobart Paling Fence.. 65 0 per chain, Verygooddo SO 0 „ „ Barbed Wire Fence «. .. 20 0 „ „ S-rail Fence 47 C „ „ 4do 65 0 „ „ Picket Fences 2 3 porfoot. ■_ , FOR SALE. Kauri Palings 10 0 per 100. WhitoPinedo... .... 8 6,, „ Heart Kauri Hi 6 „ „ Hobart 19 0 „ „ Sawn Boards 18 0 „ „ PuririPosts, from .. .. 18 each. Heavy Posts .. .. .. 16 Rails Hobart 87 6 perlOO, Rails, Rimu Sawn .. .. 60 0 „ „ Light Hobart Rails .. .. 60 0 .. „ 10d-gaL Tanks, Iron ~ .. 80 0 „ „ Good Wickot Gates .. ..8 0 each. Pickote, per doz. .. ..2 0 Termhi nkt cash. UNION OIL, SOAP, AND CANDLE COMPANY (LIMITED)/ MANUFACTURERS OF STEARINE CANDLES, COMMON AND TOILET SOAPS, LUBRICATING AND OTHER OILS. WORKS-ST. ANnFs" BRIDGE, PENROSE. WAREHOUSE AND OFFICES-LOWER ALBERT-ST., AUCKLAND. Cash Purchasers of Tallow. ELBNSVILLE TIMBER COMPANY. DEPOTS NEWMARKET RAILWAY STATION. MOUNT BDEN RAILWAY STATION. First, Medium, and Second-class Building limber. Flooring, Lining, and other Dressed Timber, Shingles, &o. {' . ■'. Tcwn Office— «>LONIAI,BANKBU?Lp?NeMfc *



TRtf Tfiß NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY FOR BOYS' AND YOUTHS' BOYS' AND YOUTHS' SUPERIOR QUALITY CLOTHING. SUPERIOR QUALITY CLOTHING. TIIBIIt BOYS" AND YOUTHS' SCHOOL SUITS ARE SPECIALLY GOOD-THK MATERIALS BEING MOST DURABLE, WHILE THE PRICES ARK WONDERFULLY LOW, AUCKLAND BRANCH : 158 AND 100, QUEEN-BTREET, And at ALBBRT-STUKKT, TIIAMKS. J. FITZSIMONB, Branch Manager. TP B A 0 0 0 X, \ OFHCUN, HAH IN STOCK SPECTACLES ANP KYB GLASSES of every description. An Accurate Fit Guarantokd. COMPOUND MICROSCOPES & TELB- Powerful' and Cheap. ' AKKROro Bahomkterh, Tjfisrmomktkbs, Klkstkio Bells, Battkiubs, and Fittings. Magnectlo Eleotrio Machines and Medical Coll*, OPERA GLASSES, BINOCULAR, FIELD^ AND MARINE GLASSES, THEODOLITES, SEXTANTS. COMPASSES. SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT.-TAYLOR'S SEWING MACHINES. Tho Balauao o( Stock of those excellent Hand and Treiullo Machines will bo gold at 23 |>er aunt discount. Nearly GCO In use in Auck land. OPPOSITE THE FOST-OFFICH, SnORTLAND-STREET. [EBTABLIEHED 1835.] WH. SHAKESPEAR & CO., • QUEKN-STREET, AUCKLAND. IsirouTiiua, Masufactimikiis, Comhibsiok and General Mkuciiandj. Sole Agents for tho Colebratod "ROYAL MAIL" BICYCLES AND TRICYCLES. W. H. S. & Co. havo much pleasure In irab mltttnir the following testimonial, givon to them for publication:—[Copy.]— 'Juno 1, 1883. To Messrs W. H. Siiakbspear & Co.. Auckland GenUeraon.—l am «lad to say that on tho M-lnch Royal Mail Hicycle 1 bought from you, 1 won tho A.C.C. Championship, beating a Rudfto, a 08-lnch Racer, and a number of othor machines, also the Avundalo Handicap, on ihn 2nd June; and I can honestly nay it is the boat finished and nicest running machine I over ro 10. Mr Flewol lyn, to whoai I lent it to win tho Milo Handicap with, also spSaks in tho highest terms of it — am, gontlomen, yonrs truly, (signed) W. M. BERVIOB." They also havo In stock— Best Red Ruuhkb Tyres, Sh per lb. Harbison's Double Gono Bklls. 4b 0d cad Kino op tiik Road Lamps ilatost patent), Us each . Saddles. Steel Balls. Bags, Sprinob And other Fittirwrs n«iii»«» "*>-iap. FOR T3EDSTEADS 1 JJ MATTRASSES ! PALLIASSES! FENDERS I FIREIRONS 1 RANGES! REGISTER GRATES I AMERICAN STOVES! OILS I PAINTS I BRUSHWARE ! DOORMATS! FURNITURE 1 GARDEN TOOLS ! &c, TRY T ETTS, T\7"OOD\VARD, & jHO., ironmongers. &c Upi'kr Symonds-street. JB. B L A I X.l B, • VICTORIA-STRKKT, IMPORTER OF BUILDERS' & FURNISH ING IRONMONGERY DIEEOT FROM MANUFAOTUBEKB, Has For Sale, at Low Rates, Carpenters' Tools Nails, Locks, Hinges Kitchen Ranges Register Grates, in groat Variety « Marble and EnamoDod Slate Mantelpieces (Largest Stock in Auckland) Marble, Electroplate, Curb, and other Fenders Galvanised Iron, Shoot Load, and Zlno Slate, Cement, and Plaster. INSPECTION INVITED. dT c y * T *• GUNMAKBK, QDKBN - STBIM, IfeJSif (Opposite the City M«rk«t). ESTABLISHEa) 1860. Intending Buyers should In Sl^ffiST J BP°ot tho "KGB BTOCOC Ol Wiflmtßßsciw>^-S Brcooh nnd Murzle-loadlng KffiSgSij Guns on hand. Thoy wiU see fflSßSlßSljiti the best value In Auckland. Wi§Bs£r£p Every gun thoroughly oxamln j JHgHr ed and guaranteed before d«U. I^hV Hammoriess Guns, with Slemen'i B^| Patent Stool Barrels, 12 and 20 gauge j Bm Silvor's Patent Anti-recoil ButtPlatnt DHI Webley's Bull Dog and Irish Const*' WSB bulary Revolvers, also his New Patent HN9 Self-extracting Revolver; Kynooh'i JwS Patent " Porfoot" Reloading Metallic VS|i Cartridge Cases aad Crimpers; Kler'i. Bmß Rovolvor Ammunition and Metelllo Cartridge Cases ; Newcastle Chilled Shot! Onrtlss and Harvey and Plgon Wllk's and Laurenoo's Gunpowder; Eley's Wadding and Cartridge Casea; Powder Flasks, Shot Pouohes, Same Bags, Gun Cases, Cartridge Dtoltfl, Qua Oil, Tow for Gun Cleaning, Forret Muzriea and Bells, Saloon RlSes, Air Canon, Breeoh-loadlna (mplementa. Fishing Tackle, Cutlery, Fir* works. REPAIRS, Including Browning and Re rtooking, spoolßlly attended tp, and MtlstaoUoa D. E VITT, aomfAinra ft: Impost*!, •"< Omni' iTTtmr.tvn. f\ VI C K'S STABLES, V* ALBERT-STBJIET. .' MR F. QUICK begs to return hig Sincere Thanks for the Liberal Patronage received While carrying on the Business -known as "Quick's Livery and Beit Stables," Albert street, and trusts that MESSRS JAMES DIO NAN & CO., the gentlemen to whom he has relinquished the same, will be accorded Support in an equally liberal manner. Patrons can rely upon being treated civilly and fairly by his suo cessors, under whose proprietary he feels sure the hbstelry will become the favourite of Auck land. J. J. DIGNANI JT. FOLEY] [P. LUNDON MESSRS JAMES DIGNAN & CO. having purchased Mr F.Quick's Business, hope to merit the patronage so generously bestowed on their late and popular predecessor. For Hire—Han som Cabs, Open and Close Carriages. Buggleß of every description, Waprgonottes, Breaks and Omnibuses, Ladies' ana Gentlemen's Saddle Horses, Private Carnages with Livery, Hearses and Mourning Coaches. Orders by Post, Tele-' graph, or Telephone (No. 121) receive careful attention. The Stables prj)vld3 unsurpassed accommodation for Horses, &o. Night.attend woe. Charges moderate. -i »- •>



JOHN BUCHANAN, 0 WHOLESALE GROCER, Tea, Coffee & Spice Merchant CUSTOMS-ST., AUCKLAND. Telegraph Address: I Telephone Exchange, "Eagle," Aucklandt | No. 65. 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 the high esteem which the Public havo justly accorded them. The following distinctive brands all bear his Trade Mark on the labels, and are packed in lib and Jib packets, also in 61b, 101b, and 401b tins, viz :— Blended India & China Teas. Household Countess Duchess Princess Empress Brands, Blended Pure Indian .Teas. Zemindar Brand. BAKING AND YEAST POWDERS. The Advertiser also wishes to bring before the Public his Baking and Yeast Powders, whici are meeting with gonoral fuvoiir, and r»qnos^B attention to tho fallowing Analytlca ftepor I— "Laboratory, Hobson-stroet, Auckland, June 13. 18&1.—I have sampled tho Baking Powder la. the bulk, prepared by Mr John Buchanan, Mor chant, Auckland, and have analysed tho Bnmo and find tho constituents pure and woll-propor tioncd. Tho result proves this article to be superior to any either imported or colonially prepared that has been submitted to me, anil I can, thoroforo, confidently reoomniond It to tba public—(Signed) J. A. Pond, Colonial AnalyiL 11 Kaoh tin boars his Registered Trado Mark, Sold by Grocers and 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 AmjoATjos, SPECIAL TEA NOTICE NEW SEASON, 1884-5. I have received MY FIRST SHIPMENT of the NKW SEASON'S CROP, EX S.S. TAMSUI, from Fooohow, via Wellington, And shall bo glad to Forward LJQUOIUNQ SAMPLES on application. Tho QUALITY of THIS YEAR'S CROP is of Very High Character compared with the pre vlnim years. ' To those about to commence business, attention is drawn to the great advantage of boing in a position to oiler the Celebrated and Popular Brands of Spread Eagle Teas, Baking and Yeast Powders, etc., and tp securo othor special inducements which I am prepared to offor. JOHN BUCHANAN, WHOLESALE GROCER, Customs-Street, Auckland. — DRINK — NELSON, MOATE, & CO.'S GOLD MEDAL PURE BLENDED TEAS. PRICES: 2/- 2/4 2/8 3/- 3/4 4/- FOR PRESS OPTNrOXS AND ANALYSIS SEE CIRCULAR. NONE GENUINE WITHOUT OUB , , NAME ON. AUCKLAND BRA~NCH AGENCIES i ALEXANDRA .. .. Aubln.John AVONDALB ~ . Peck, H. BUCKLA.ND3 .. .. Walker, ThOS. CAMBRIDGE .. «. Reid.W. HAMILTON EAST .. LoQuosne,P. HAMILTON WEST _ Knox, John HELENSVILLE.. - MoLeod, P. and J. HUNTLY .. - „ Friar and Davies KAWAKAWA - _ Klrkpatrlok, W. J. KIHIKIHI.. - „ KIUB.J. W. KIKGSLAND - - Letts, W. M. KOPURU .. .. .. Kopuru Saw Mill Co. MOUNT EDEN.. .. Hurman, S. MOUNT EDEN.. .. Badger, R. Mt. ROSKttL ROAD.. Rollett,Goo. MONGONUI .. .. Wylos, Robert NEWTON Stoveneon, R. NGARUAWAHIA .. Friar and Davie« NORTH SHORE i: Johnston, W. NORTHCOTB .. ~ Porter Bros. OHAUPO .. :. U Edwards, J. Ti ONKHUNGA i. i. Moody. Geo. OTAHUHU i. c. HaU, J. PAEROA .. i. ... Robson, J. M. PARNELL.. i. J. Marriott, M. PONBONBY s. « Field, H. PONSONBY t. i. Hawthorn, B. PONSONBY „ a Young, W.H. POKKNO .. m S. Campboll.T. RANGIRIRI «■ ~ Oerrard, James TAUPIRI .. - - liOvell,W.H. M. TAURANGA „ a Bodell. James TEAWAMUTU i Stlchbury, J. A. THAMES .. f. £ Hanson, J.E. TUAKAU... i. i Walkor.Tho*. WADE .. » Dunn,S. WAIORONGOMAI £. Soppett,J. WHANGAREI .. . Conyngham and Co. WOODLANDS .. .. Waikato Land Asso ciation NELSON, MOATE, & CO., WHOLESALE AND RETAIL TEA MERCHANTS, BLENDERS, AND IMPORTERS, OHBISTOHUBOH, DUNBDIN, WKLLINOTON, ■ AND •«58, QUEE.N-ST., Auckland. TEA/ Unrivalled f»W /O/ O U IR//f/ mO£/ rEA I /Vpy ABOUNOINB / 7 w py/ Strength / AND 4IIGH QUALITY. FOR SALE, a really good-Dairy Farm, 160 acres eood land, well-fenced, good jrass, and plenty fresh water all the year round, sorafortable dwelling-house, and numerous out buildings; all in good order; 1-mil tfrom rail way station, 15 miles from town, and will be sold cheap.—Apply to j£hn Soppet, Land Agent, So. 8, Quoen-atree



B. IPOIBTIEIR & OCX, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL lEONMONGEES AJH) lEOIsT MEROHAOTTS, QUEEN AND lIIGH-STKEETS, AUCKLAND. ENGLISH ANb AMERICAN PLATEDWARE. Our Stock ofPlatedw.aro. is constantly being .replenished by new shipments of the latest designs, are well selected, and as Wedding Presents, &c, cannot be excelled. E. IPOIRTIEiIR &c CO, Have for many years made a speciality of RANGES AND COOKING STOVES Having them made to their order, they can recommend them to thoir frienda. Another shipment of the favourite Self Setters to arrive by the " Waikato, ■ •; ' - , now due,' .".'...•■■ B. POE^E <5c 00. JJave juat unpacked Bix Crates of Filtors, from tho celebrated makers, : ' Messrs, Chcavin and Daulton. The Rapid Wator Filter will purify the most offensive, stagnant, or other waters witE OBtonishnig rapidity. Tho effect of this Filter upon cvon tho foulest Water is surprising, and chemical analysis fails to detect the least trace of organic matter in the water that has onco passed through it. It is tho best possiblo preventive of Cholera, Typhoid Fever, and all other diseases arising from drinking impure water. No water should be used for drinking or cooking without being effectually purified; and do house can be thoroughly furnished without a good Filter, b. zfo^tejlr &o co. Have always a largo stock of MAMES AND WASHING MACHINES LEVEB AND SPRING. Tho Putnam Mangle, cheap, handy, and takes up little room. E. POETBE & CO. Have it large variety of LAWN MOWERS, GARDEN ROLLERS, AND GARDEN TOOLS. E. IFOIRTIEIR, & CO. Have a large stock of PAINTS, OILS, .A-IiTID VABITISHES. RUBBER PAINT. ■ J >»f geL~i!iS'Jaa^< : • MIXED PAINTS. KEROSENE. >v\O I™^?^^. PITCH. TURPENTINE. ,// & **^^^^^^ t\ COAL TAE' CASTOR OIL. I-9. J^^^^^^^, **\ STOCKHOLM TAR. €OLZA OIL. | %, 5? If COTTON WASTE. - linseed oil. V^ ft **// OAKUM NEATSFOOT OIL, X^aV^^^^^^V^/ ROPES, PUTTY, TWINES. PRICES ALL REDUCED. Retail Department t I Wholesale Department t QUEEN-STREET. I HIGH-STREET, Branch Store: NEWMARKET, . WHERE A LARGE STOCK IS KEPT AND SOLD ATTOWN PRIQES. Auckland. V.Z. ;



Ear the Guidance of Others. PAIN VANQUISHED. Glonmore Road, Paddington, 11th January, 1881. " Gentlemen,—Somo few weeks Bines I was bo severely affected with Indigestion as to render my rising each morning a matter of difficulty and pain on account of severe pains in tho back; and it had just become necessary for me to take a holiday from my work, for the performaucs of whioh I was by no means fit, when a friend mentionod to cao the benefit he derived from the uao of Hamburg Tea. In the hope of getting Rome relief, I used it myself, the result being that I was myself in three or four days, and havo not suffered since. My friends have odrised me to write this for the guidance o( Others, and you are at liberty to make what use you please of this, "Yours, "JOHN KELLY. " Messrs Elliott Bros., Sydney." v hamburg tea. .•;■;, Hamburg tba. & hamburg tea. "cures dyspepsia, indigestion. bilious- NESS, HEADACHE, CONSTIPATION. SOLD BY ALL CHEMISTS AND STQR& KEEPERS, PRIGS ONE SHIUJNG AND THRSB PENOK. "Wholesale Uepflt for Auckland— MT LEVY & CO., QUJBUN'STRIET, AUOKIiAND,



Madame Marie Carandini. •.'•■■'• . One of the most Popular Musical Artista In - the Australasian Colonies, writes as follows:— '" Wellington, New Zealand, [ ' Fobruary 23rd, 1881. To M. Levy and Co., Auckland, j t " Dear Sirs,—l have pleasure in Informing ywi.^ tliatl have used St. Jacobs Oil, and find muai relief in cases of rheumatism, and, indeed,* :'- f neuralgic pains.-'-I am, dear bits, yours truly ; MARIK CARANDISTi 1A Popular Hotel keeper . Made Happy. - ; • •; -: Victoria Hotel, Auckland, .: ■ July S, 1881. ■ Messrs M. Levy and Co., Auckland. Dear Sirs,—Suffering from a severe sprain fof,,': over a week, I was advised to uao St. Jacobs Oil, and I bee to state that after four applica tions the swelling around the ankle disappeared,?.?;; and all pain left, so that on the third day I wu able to use my foot again as usual.—l remain, / deai sire, yours faithfully, . ■ . R.-F. Luxs. . Free from Fain. Mutual Life Association, Auckland, July 2,1681. ■ v Messrs M. Levy & Co., Auckland. Gentlemen,—About a month ago I had a very Hfl severe attack of rheumatism in my right arm, so.} ■ bad, in fact, that I could scarcoly lift it without 1 causing me excruciating pain. I had tried" ! •everal kinds of liniments without Ob- -' < (lining any relief. At last I tried ' St, ' Jacobs Oil, and after using less than halt a bottle I felt perfectly free from pain, and up to . the present have had no return,of the trouble. I* * shall always use it in preference to anything l-<' • know in case of any similar pains, and will cer tainly advise all sufferers to do the same.—l re main, dear bub, yours truly, . ■, * ALLISTER BROWN. Wholesale Depot for Auckland— ■ .* M. LEVY & CO., , ; ,k " QUBBN-SEREET AUCKLAND. '('■ ■ ■ -• ■ | FEMALE PRISON GATE BMGADEJ' ■ WOMEN'S HOME AND NIGHT A REFUGE. : AN AUXILIARY OF THE SALVATION" . ARMY. _ ' - *-:-vi ———— ..'.. ■■;!■'- Captaiimn-Chargb : ' Mrs C, J. Hutchlneon, Hobson-etreet, City. Brioadb Members. Mhbßakek, I Mrs CnAMprAtoBP, . Mns Boyntok, Mrs Withbrvord, " : Mrsßrame, I . Mrs HutchikbONV Miss Paves-. Treasurer: Mb Robert Fky, Fort-street, City. ; . it { Secretary : • ■'' Mr F. W. Boynton, Fort-street, City. t . \ < NRKTI. As the pressing need of tlie abovo Home is.i ' daily on the increase, it has been decided to . form Ihis auxiliary to Uie work of the Salvation ' Army. . - . ' ,: .* At tho present time there are several Women " being boarded out, while others whose needs '.• m are of a pressing nature, are obliged to fall S through, and return to their old haunts of vice . andmisery. ■ ■ , ■ Objkots : The object of this Hume is to reach and rev, claim the fallen; leading them to Christ as their , I Saviour, who is mighty to save. To shelter and provide for their temporal . wants until such times as they shall be fitted ~ for suitable employment, which will bo found i for them. Operations : Wo purpose, by^ God's grace, to moet every discharged prisoner at the prison gates, giving.. them our Bympathy and proffered help. , , To visit the evil haunts of those we are seek ing to reclaim; also, to take up those who have I become slaves to drink. ~■',• ■ >APPBAL. . * ■ ■ '-"'. r. Seeing that a large amount of money will bar required to obtain a suitable building, forni-, ture, &c; and to carry on tho work, we appeal to the Christian public of Auckland for their * liberal support. Wo have taken tho liberty of enclosing two vouchers, and shall bo pleased to receivo your ; help by donation and subscription through our Treasurer or Seoretary. i SSI "Inasmuch aa ye have done it unto one of - i the least of these my bretrhen, ye have done 1C ' ■ unto me."—Matthew 25, v. 40.