CITY COUNCIL.

Thr weekly meeting of tho City Council was hold last ovening. There were present:—His Worship tho Mayor (Mr W. R. Waddel) in the chair, Councillors Mase- Hold, Harper, La Roche, Holland, Aickin, Montague, Field, Dacre, Dcvore, Crowther, Marshall, Garratt, Stevenson, Fleming, Mackochnie, Offer, Burns.

Si'kcial Meeting. — Minutes of the special meeting in reference to Art Gallery designs were confirmed. New Councillor.—Cr. Offer, the newly olected representative of South Wavd, was introduced by Cr. Masefield, and having mado tho customary declaration, took his seat in the Council.

Tramways.—Tho Secretary of tho Tram ways Company wrote stating that action would bo taken to havo the tramways laid in Karangahape Road, from Nowo-street to I'onsonby Road, as soon as possible.—Letter read and received.

East-street. —Mrs Wells applied for the erection of a retaining wall in front of her property.—Tho Engineer reported that ho did not think any work being dono there would encroach on private property, and notice would be given if it did.—Agreed to Bend a reply in accordance with tho memo.

HoBHON-HTREKT Cliff.—G. Graham, pro .1. B. Graham, again asked the Council if it was willing to co-operate with him in cut ting down tho road betwoon Hobson and Chapol-streois. There would be no ob jootion, lie said, to proceeding with the work, while the removal of earth would not cost tho Council anything. — The City Engineer reported in favour of co-operation with Mr Graham. —Referred to the Streets Committee.

JUiii.iiini:s in Karanoaitape Road,— K. Wood wrote stating his intention to erect a block of buildings in that part of Karangahapo lioad between Gundry and Edinburgh - streets, and asked that the cutting to levels be done at once.—lt was reported that the work was already authorised, and would pass as urgent, and it was agreed that an answer bo forwarded accordingly.

Construction of Tramways.—Messrs Larking and O'Brien gave tho necessary notice of their intention to commence the construction of the city tramways in ilobson-stroet on the 20th instant.—Tho letter was received, it being stated that the tramway would be laid on tho side of the street and clear of tho sewer.

Nichtsoil Carts.—S. White reported accident to one of tho night carts, and stated that the cause of the breakage was holes which had been bored in the shaft. The City Engineer had refused him an order for repairs.—A memo, from the City Engineer stated that the carts were re ceiving rough usage, and that tho con tractor was supposed to keep them in repair.—lt was agreed that tho Council pay for the mending of the broken shaft, and that the other shafts, which are Btated to be in a similiar condition, be strapped up securely.—Several speakers recommended that no further payment bo made for mend ing these carts. Moktaoue-street.—Stephen Clark com plained of an offensive drain in Montague street.—The Inspector reported that he had given instructions to havo the matter at tended to at onco.—Agreed that an answer be sent accordingly.

New Street.—John Buchanan wrote asking what tho Council's desire was in reference to ceding of land for a new street between John and Oliphant-streets.—llia letter was referred to the Streets Com mittee.

Loan. —The manager of tho National Bank (Mr James Coatos) wrote giving par ticulars of the steps taken In connection with the floating of i' 20,000 loan.—Re ceived.

Edwin-street, — John Carr complained of the position in which his house had been left by recent excavations, and applied for the construction of wooden steps in order that he might obtain access to his house.— Referred to the Streets Committee.

Mount-stukkt.—J..M. Alexander, on be half of Mr Sims, wrote stating that the works in progress in Mount street would leave that gentleman's house in an unsafe position, and asked that security for his house be assured, and steps for access pro vided.—Referred to the Streets Committee.

Refund of Deposit.—W. Adams applied for refund of deposit of £1 on water account. —Referred to Finance Committee, inquiry to be made.

Finance Committee. — The following weio tho recommendations by the Com mitteo : —(1) Petition from ratepayers re fresh-water baths: That the Council be re quested to fix on site for baths, and that the petition and. letter be referred to the Committeo on Water Supply for report. (2) Memo from Town Clerk re Government rates : That the Council be requested to urge the attention of the Colonial Treasurer and Commissioner of Taxes to the previous letters and promises of payment. (3) Memo from Town Clerk re section 35, Mount street, terms for leasing: That buildings be in accordance with building regulations, value £500 in Symonds-street and Wake field-street, £ 350 Mount-street; lease, 50 years, buildings to be uniform ; plans and aligments to be subject to tho prior ap proval of Council, in writing, not to be sub leased withoutpriorconsent of Council. Rent to be paid half-yearly, in advance., Usual drainage conditions. (4) Memo from Collector re rates : That report be sub mitted to Council, and Committee recom mending that tho appointment of a cadet in tho Collectors Collector's department be authorised, at asalnry of £52 per annum, he to find a guarantee of £100, at the expense of tho Council. All posting of ordinary rates to be done by the Collector, who will require to collect outside when required. (5) Arrears of rates, list of arrears of rates as submitted by the Collector: Authorised that necessary steps bo taken for recovery. (6) Memo from Town Clerk re section 50, Picton-street: That the unleased allotments be offerred in terms as before. Upset prices will be fixed by your Committee prior to sale The clauses in tho report gave riae to considerable discus sion.—-Cr. Crowther moved on the first clause that the Endowment Committee consider the advisability of setting apart one or more of the Albert and Cook-street allotments aa a site for baths. This was seconded, but it was eventually agreed on tho motion of Cr. Stevenson that the Finance Committee report on the best site for baths. Re clause relating to conditions for lease property in Mount and Wakefield streets, various members pointed out that better rentals would be obtained if there werono restrictions as to sub-leasing, uni formity ef buildings, or the exclusive erec tion villa residences, it being pointed outtoo that much higher prices would be given for business sites. A long discussion ensued, and the following words in the conditions were eventually expunged :—" Dwelling houses only," "dwellings to be uniform," and alignment to be approved by the Council. An amendment that the restric tion re sub-leasing should bo expunged was lost. It was furthor decided that no allotment be divided without the consent of the Council, arid that buildings be erected within two years. The clause relating to appointment of a cadet was referred to the Legal Committee, and the report was adopted in its amended form. Legal Committee.—This Committee re commended : (1) Engineers report (clause 3) re Cemetary Bridge, Graf ton Road. That tho term of the concession of a road or path through the Cemetery by the trustees on the position of the bridge being decided upon by the Council, bo submitted, and the Engineer be requested to prepare plans and estimates for a high and low level bridge (wire). (2) Letter from J. H. Field roS. E. Hughes's account (Ponsouby). That, without expressing any opinion now on the claim of Mr Hughes, so as to avoid pre judicing the case, the Committeo report that the evidence appears so conflicting that they advise the Council to allow Mr Hughes to establish his claim in a claim of law. (3) Letter from Chair man Chevalier Road Board re rates. Committeo recommend the Council to pay tho rates, £52 Is Bd. (4) Letter from Chairman Freezing Company re agreement, and City Engineer's report ro High-street Deferred.—The report was adopted. _ Streets Committee.—Tho recommenda tions of the Committee were as follows :— (1) Letter from Secretary of Tramway Com. pany re extension of tram along Jervoia lload.—That the permission be granted on condition that they be laid on north side of Jorvois Road as directed hy the Engineer. (2) Petition from, residents of Green wood-street re water supply. — That the mains be laid as soon as a supply is received. (3) Waterworks Engineer ro requisitions 13, 14, 15, and 16. —That same lie authorised. (4) Letter from P. Martzen ro Ireland-street.—That work be done at estimate cost of £400. (5) Report from Waterworks Engineer re mains.—That Waterworks Engineer pre pare specification!" for order with tho view of calling for tenders. (16) Letter from'M. McKenna re Wellesley-street.—That the; work be done at a cost of £15, Mr McKenna. to contribute £2.—The report was, adopted^ St. Matthew's Bp,Hfto*..—Application, from Mr Tebbg.foy consent to tho execution. o,f certain repairs to St v Matthew's School \(DA referred to the Streets Committee. Arrangement of Committees. — Cr. Masefleld'e motion in reference to arrange

ment of committees was withdrawn after gome discussion, and it was agreed, on tho motion of Cr. Maekechnio, "That the Councillors elect from amongst themselves tho members of each committee, and in casa of default that tho Mayor should nominate mombers of committee."

Hours of Meeting. — Cr. Masofiold moved, "Thatmotion No. G9G be rescinded, and that tho hour for ordinary Council meetings be altered from C.30 p.m. to 4 p.m."—The motion was fully discussed, and eventually tho present arrangemont of meetings at 0.30 p.m. was adhered to. West-rtrket.—On tho motion of Cr. Burns, it was agreed that the Engineer prepare plans and specifications for culvert in West-street, Karangnliapo Road. Water Carts.—Cr. Burns moved, " That the drivers of the water-carts carry the hydrant with them to fill tho carts under their control, the extra mon to be dispensed with, and to bo included in tho number of men to bo discharged,"—Negatived.

Drainacjr in GriAFTON'.— Cr. LaPtoclio moved, "That the Engineer bo instructed to report to this Council tho best means of providing drainage for that part of Grafton Ward lying on the south sido of Kyber Pass." —Carried.

Upper Queen-street Levels.—Cr. Crowther moved : " That the City En gineer bo instructed to refjuast tho consent of property owners to an alteration in the declared levels of Upper Queen-street, with, a view to the samo bein^ declared or al tered so as to bettor work in with joining and adjacent streets."—Agreed. This concluded tho business.

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Auctions. B. lONKS.] IR. 0. CARR.] l». »• lONKS, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 20, At 12 o'Clock. 23-ROOMED HOUSE IN WELLESLEY STREET. B. TONES & CO. HAVE received instructions to soli by auction on Wednesday, the 20th instant, at 12 o'clock, THAT L.VRGK AND COMMODIOUS HOUSE AND GROUNDS INWEL LESLEY-STRKET known us AY ebb s. containing 23 rooms, woll fitted up with all modern conveniences. The allotment hna a frontage of 18 feet by a depth of 110 feet. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 1884, At 12,15 3harp. FOR ABSOLUTE SALE, TO CLOSE A PARTNERSHIP ACCOUNT. •VTALUABLE TTAURI JjIOREST, ■yALUABLE -jMTANUKA jgUSII. THE SALE OF THE mAUP AX I "OLOCK (Situated 23 Miles North of Auckland) TAKES TLAOE ON THURSDAY, 21st FEBRUARY, AT THE AUCTION ROOMS, SnORTXAND-BTRKKT (NEXT .THE TOST-OFFICE). VAILE AND DOUGLAS, AUCTIONEERS. The Property consists of 39 Sections, varying in size from 20 TO 500 ACRES. 18 Sections contain a large quantity of VALUABLE KAURI, PURIRI, AND MANUKA BUSH. 21 Sections are OPEN FERN, TUTU, AND FLAX LAND. This Blook is well known as containing tie BEST AGRICULTURAL LAND NORTH OF AUCKLAND. Tho whole Is well watored, and la readily' accessible by roads of easy grades. 1 TITLE UNDER LAND TRANSFER ACT. TERMS: One-third Cosh; balance on Mortgage from three to five years at 7 per cent. Intending purchasers will bo met at tho Wai mauku Station, and horses and accommodation providod for them by obtaining order from the Auctioneers. Plans and further particulars on application. VAILE AND DOUGLAS, Land and Estate Auctioneers. Shortland-street W. S. COOHRAKKJ [JAS. DACRS TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 19. LARGE BUILDING IN EMILY PLACE. FOR REMOVAL. THE Subscribers will Sell at tho premi ses, Emily Plane, on Tuesday, 19th inst., at 11 o'clock, THAT LARGE BUILDING situate at Emily Place known ns "Sanß Souci," formerly occupied by Dr. Fischer. Also. Powerful Force Pump, Iron Tanks, Fencing, &c. &c. &c. To bo removed within three weeks. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. W, S. COCHRANEj LJAS. SAORE WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 20. IMPORTANT LAND SALE, DEVON PORT. VALUABLE BEACH FRONTAGES. CHOICE BUILDING SITES. MAGNIFICENT VIEWS. ffiHE Subscribers will Bell by auction, at I their Rooms, Queen-street, on Wednes day, 20th February, at 12 o'clock, THE CALLIOPE DOCK ESTATE. In offering this Estate to public competition, the Proprietors do not intend, as is usually done. to puff, or In other words, to give fictitious colouring to the several advantages it possesses. They, however, wish to point out certain facts In connection with it that defy contradiction, and which, from its value as a suburban pro perty, is due to themselves and to the public. This estate, having an unrivalled beachfront ago Is equl-distant between the Viotoria Wharf and Caliope Dock, abouttwo minutes' walk from each and It is to beparticularly noted that this Dock, on thaconstruction of which no lesa than £U0 000 will bo exponded, will make it, when complotod, the finest and largest Dock in the Southorn Hemisphere. A preliminary contract is now being carried out for tho Harbour Board, at a cost of over £i 000 to widen tho Beach Road fronting this estate to HO feet, as shown on plan, whioh, on completion, will form a magnificent esplanade. Ah the available Beach frontage between the Viotoria Wharf and Calliope Dock is so limited, and as Oils is tho only portion likely to be offered for sale for years, an opportunity is offered to investors of securing frontages that must, from their proximity to the Dock, within a short tirao attain city values as business sites. As residential sites each of the allotments pos sesses a moat commanding and oxtensive view of the Harbour. City of Auckland and suburbs, ranging from the upper boundary of Ponsonby to St. Heller's Bay. 'Ground pegged and flagged. Plans on application. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers MONDAY, FEBRUARY 18, At Noon. AT SIBBIN'S MART, QUEEN-STREET. 0 LARGE ALLOTMENTS, DEVON PORT, FRONTAGE TO EDWARDS STREET AND CLARENCE-STREET, both wide Government streets. MAY bo Sold in One or Two Lots if .Re quested to do So. This Ground was selected as the bo3t of the Wvnyard F.3tato; good soil, level, and extensive view o£ harbour; a few minutes'walk from Victoria Wliarf. Allotments flagged. Terms easy. UEORGE SIBBIN, Auctioneer. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 26. AT THE LAND MART, G5, QUEEN STREET, AT 11 O'CLOCK. THE Subscribers have been favoured with instructions to Sell ALMA HOUSE, ALMA PLACE, PARNELL, Admirably adapted as a Boarding-house, con taining dining-room, 2 sitting-rooms, bedroom, scullery, kitchen and servant's bedroom, and upstairs 5 bedrootns. Gas and water laid on throughout tho house, with tho usual outhouses attached, and large garden. Allotment 70 foet frontago, and 120 feet in depth. The above is in thorough repair, and within 15 minutes' walk of tho Post-office. The omnibuses pass close to Uie houpo every quarter of. an hour. For particulars, apply on tho premises or to the Auctioneer.' Torms,ene-haucash ■ GEORGE SIBpiN. ' : ".. DURHAM YAKDB. I Tp^Oß. BALE, at tho Durham Yards, m *- every Tuesday, at 11 o'clock, ■ HIDES, TALLOW, WOOL, and SKINS,



ALFRED BVCKIiAJVD. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 21. THE REMUERA' YARDS. FOR SALE, at tho Romnera Yards, on Thursday r-oxt, February SI, 150 Well-fatted CatUo 700 Fnt Slicop anil Lambs Dairy Cows, Store Gattlo Fat and Stoic Pigs For Private Sale. Merino, Lincoln, Leicester, Cotswold, anil Southdown Hams ALFRED BUCKLAND. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 22. THE lIAYMAUKET. FOR SALE, at the Ilnymavker, on Friday, 22nd instant, THE WELL-KNOWN RACEHORSE KING QUAIL. ALFRED BUCKLAND. nOUNTRV CATTLE SALES. Pokono—Monday, February 18 Drury—Wednesday, February 20 Papakura—Wednesday, February 27 ALFRED BUCKLAND. TUESDAYS. THE HAYMARKET. SALE OF WOOL, SHEEPSKINS, HIDES, TALLOW. HAY and STRAW,1 each TUESDAY, at 12 o'clock. ALFRED BUCKLAND. FOR PRIVATE SALE, on liberal terms, tho Kstnte of Win. MeLaughlnn, Esq., containing about 3,000 acres, in lots of 10 acres and upwards, ns may be agreed upon. This property is near the Paptitoitui Station; has been in grass for about '20 years ; is well adapted for agriculture, and is in Rood heart for cropping ns well as bearing good grass at the present time.—Apply to Wm. MeLaughlan, Esq., or ALFRED BUCKLAND. FOR SALE, a Choice Farm, fenced, and in grass, equally near the Klhikibi and To Awa mutu Townships, containing SSC acres. Also, A FARM of 100 acres, with Cottage in pood order; fenced, well watered, and with other improvements; within two miles of a railway Station, Price required, £100. ALFRED BUCKLAND. Auctions. W, S. COCHRANE.] [JAS. DACKE. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 18, AT 11 O'CLOCK. UNDER BILL OF SALE. Without Reserve. GROCER'S AND CONFECTIONER'S STOCK. On promises in occupation of W. 11. < Hamilton, Parnell Rise. THE Subscribers are instructed to Soil, without reserve, on Monday, tho ISth instant, on tho premises occupied by Mr W. 11. Hamilton, Parnoll, THE WHOLE OF TIIK GROCERY AND CONFECTIONERY STOCK-IN-TRADE, &C, &&, &C. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. Hotels. TMPERIAL HOTEL, CORNER OF QUEEN AND FORT STREETS. ' T. T. ANDERSON, Proprietor, Begs to inform the Public that he is now ready to receive Boarders at his New Hotel, where they will find every accommodation. Hot Cold, and Shower Baths. Large, Spacious Bedrooms. Luncheon from Ito 2. MASONIC HOTEL, DEVONPORT, NORTH SHORE. W. H. PEARCE Has muchploasuro in intimating that the wholo of the extensive additions and alterations to the Masonic aro now finally completed. Persons desirous of residing in this delightful district will, by patronising the above Hotel, receive every attention required to make them happy and comfortable The rooms are lofty, well ventilated, neatly and elegantly furnished. Select Suites of Apartments. Private Sitting rooms. One of tho finest Billiard-rooms in tho Colony, fitted with everything new and first class. BATJIING-Fresh and Salt Water.1 BUGGIES supplied in five minutes1 notice. W. H. PEAHCE. HOWARD'S NEW. COMMERCIAL AND FAMILY HOTEL, Oprosm: tiik Railway Statiox, WHANGABJSI. This is by far the largest, best-appointed, and most comfortable Hotel North of Auckland, containing Suites of Private I looms for Families, with Piano, Bath, Commercial, Dining, and Smoking Rooms. SPLENDID BILLIARD ROOM. The Bodrooms are lofty and well ventilated, and most comfortably furnished. Orders by Telegram or Letter will receive prompt attention. Saddle Horses on Hire, &c, &c. Porter in attendance on Trains and Steamers. G. B. HOWARD, Proprietor. For Sale. FOR SALE, at Victoria Stables, 2 or 3 First-class Light Waggonettos for 1 horse; they are in very good order, being nearly new. Also Good Second-hand Buggies, single or double-seated, at Low Prices.—W. Ckowthkk. Hydraulic Lime. ;•, HYDRAULIC LIME I | TRADE y^ MARK 1 g AUCKLAND, H.Z. Auckland, 27th November, 1883, MESSRS J. WILSON & CO., Queen-street, Gentlemen,—We have used your Lime for several purposes (including Concrete Sea Wall at Mongonui Mill), and have been quite satisfied with same. \ ours truly, The Auckland Tim bssu Company, Limited.—W. C. Daldy, Jon., Secretary. PLEASE APPLY FOR CIRCULARS EX PLAINING TREATMENT. Samples of Concrete on view at our office, and in tho Museum, which havo been over 20 years in the sea. All tho Mahnrangl Limes aro not alike, and none of Wilson's is genuine without the Trade Mark. pROUND LIME. GROUND LIME FOR SALE ' SOUTHGATB S MAHURANGI HYDRAULIC GROUND ROCHE LIME. In any quantity, for Concrete Paths, Floors Cellars, &c. (next to stone flagging Is un rivalled for durability and hard-setting qualities). For tanks and other wet work it is a tlrst-clu.su material. B.KEANE, SOLE AGENT, CUSTOMS-STREBT "IyTAHURANGI HYDRAULIC LIME. PULHAM, BANNATYNE & CO., Customs street, Auckland. Finding We were imablc to moot the increas ing demand for our Lime, wo havo erected new kilns and grinding machinery, which enable us now to supply our customers with freßhly ground Lime in any quantity, and without delay. Numerous tests having proved our Limo to be second to none in the market, we con fidently ask our friends and tho building trade generally for their continued patronage. C. Wood, Managing Partner in Auckland, has always in stock at Customs-street—Red, White, and Moulded Bricks, Portland Cement, Shell Lime, Sand, Drain and Sockofc Pipes, Flrowood, &c, #c. • - ;



Ironmongery. T. & S. MORRIN & CO. (LIMITED), IKONMONGOURS AND IKONMEECHAWTS, IMPORTERS OF ENGLISH AND AMERICAN Hardware, Farm Implements, AND Machinery. SAWMILL REQUISITES *" I <jg . * —I EH i "vWdiW f; -A ail ?> s It* i I 11 ■& If : I * Wm § 8 !W > Best Sheffield Brands of Circular Saws, sizes from G inches to 5 feet Pit Saws, 6 feot to 9 feet Vertical Saws, from 5 feet to 10 feet Cross-cut Saws, from 1 feet to 10 foet, including Peg Tooth, Drag Tooth, Lightning Tooth. &c. Disston's American Cross-cut Saws Ono Man Saws. TIMBER JACKS. By Best Local Makers. NORTH BRITISH RUBBER BELTING. Genuine North British Rubber Belting. Sizes in Stock—from 1J inch to 10 inches. LEATHER BELTING. English Standard Leather Bolting, Singlo and Double. Sizes from 2 inches to 8 Inches American Leather Belting. Bullock Yokes, Bullock Bows, Bullock Chains, Maul Rings and Wodges, American Axes. Squaring Axes, Timber Scribes. TINSMITHS' TOOLS. T. & S. MORRIN & CO. ARE NOW SHOWING AN ASSORTMENT OF TINSMITHS'TOOLS, comprising ..* Tinsmiths' Rollers and Squaring Shears, as sorted sizes Burring Machines, Wiring Machines Swaging Machines, Folders Paenin? Down Machines, Circle Cutters Anvils, Hatchet Stakes, Sec, &0., &c, PUNCHING MACHINES. Crab Winches, various sizes, with and without brake CORRUGATED IRON CURVING MACHINES. SCREWING MACHINES. Best English-made Screwing Machines. Sizes td Screw—From J inch to 1 inch, and from 1 inch to 11 inch. BUGGIES. BUGGIES. BUGGIES. Single-seated Sido-spring Buggies Single-seated End-spring Buggies Single-seated Hooded Buggies Double-seated Hooded Buggies, Side and End Spring Concord Single-seated Buggies Concord Double-seated Buggios SoSiablo Hooded Buggies Waggons and Waggonettes Milburn Farm Waggons T. & S. M. & CO. diroct attention to their extonsivo stook of Buggies, &c., which aro being offered at very low prices. Cl Special attention is called to the Milburn Hollow Axle Waggons, which are superior to anything in the market. T. & S. MORRIN & CO. (LIMITED), WHOLESALE AND RETAIL Ironmongers & Sbipoaondlers, QUEEN-STREET. SHrP BFILDERS* CRAMPS.



Kelson, BVSoate & Co.'s SPECIALITY QUEEN-STREET AUCKLAND, Next the New Zealand Glotning Factory. 4 ouiiiiisMon Agents. \Y" M. j^ I N D, ACCOUNTANT. BROKKR, LAND, ESTATE. A.ND (110NKUAL COMMIS SION AGENT. HKNNKTT'S CHAMBERS. Office : IUQ, Qncon-streot (adjoining Hofrman'a Music Warehouse). DANK INSURANCE TIMBER MINING COMPANY'S SHARKS BOUtiJIT AND SOLD. StKNTS AND DKIITS COLLECTED, EXCELLENT SECURITIES FOUND VOll INVESTOKS FIiEE OF CHAUGE. U P 15 C I A T •3 1' 1<: CJ 1 A -IJ TO MERCHANTS. Goods on Consignment, or otherwise placed in my hands for disposal, will receive PUOM l )rl' ATTENTION. FOR SALE (Arch Ililll-Substantially-built 3-roomed Cottuuo in capitail order; freehold allotment, 33 x 10.'; well, which cost £30. At pre sent let to pormauent tenant at rental of 6s per week. Title—Land Transfer. Price, £150. FOR SALE (Jit Eden Road).-Two Allot ments, each 10 x 110, in a Splendid Business Position, open for a few days only. FOR SALE (Dovoncort)—2 Largo Centrally situated Volcanic Allotments, 17 x 230. Price, &i 10s per foot. FOR SALE oUelrosc)-2 Level Allotments, 90 x 103 ; capital building sites. Trice, £2 per foot FOR SALE (Dovonport)—s-roomed Cottage, well built, and just completed; new well, Kar den, and nil securely fenced. A really ttood investment. Price, £250. Also, NUMKIIOUS ELIGIBLE BUILDING. SITES FOR SALIC, at various prices. WANTED TO PURCHASE, cither in Pon sonby or Newton, Freehold Allotment, from ££U to £120. WANTED, In Ponsonby, a good Freehold Allotment, with open sou view; liberal prico for good allotment. Coaclilmil<lers« &c mHAMES CARRIAGE AND DKAY X FACTORY JAMES MACKIE, Proprietor, VICTOKIA-STREKT EAST, AUCKLAND Repairs of every description In Wood and Iron neatly executed on tho shortest notice. Springs mado and repaired. Always on Hand—A lars?B quantity of Lamps, also Ironbark ShnfU and Spokea, Rod Gum Felloes, and Hobart Town Hardwood. N.B.—Country Orders punctually attended to Xp D W I~N TTA R V I E, OABRUGB AND BUGGY BUILDER, HAS REMOVED FROM UPPER QUEEN • BTEET TO UPPER BYMONDS-STREET. And hopes to retain all "hla old Customers and gain some new. BOYS' VELOCIPEDES, 225; PERAMBULATORS, 16s; INVALID CARRIAGES, all kinds (Wholesale and Retail); BABY SLEEPING CARRIAGES; Also, BICYCLES (bost Ennllsb make), ROCK ING HORSES, &C. R. ANDERSON, PARRAMATTA-STREKI'. HVMjntT. Awardwl Four Vr' "DICYCLES. TRICYCLES.: Tho largest and best-sqlocted Stock of Ma chines in New Zealand, including tho Rudge (unequalled for its strength, lightness, and speed —one milo heinK ridden in 2min. 40'l-ssoc—tho fastest on record), Excelsior, Hurrisn Mail, ! D.11.F. Piikji ier, Extka S. ExruESS. Tricycles —Willis's Sooiahlo, and Single. Duplicate parts of all machines kept in stock. Repairs a speciality. SERVICE & FITTON, 22, Greyst., Auckland. Optician, &c. TP B A 0 O 0 X, • OPTICIAN, HAS IN STOCK SPECTACLES AND EYK ' GLASSES of ovory description. An Accurate Fit Guaranteed. COMPOUND MICROSCOPES & TELE- ' SCOPES, Powerful and Choap. j Ahrrotd Baromrters, Thbrmomrteks. i Ki.estrio Bklls, Batteries and I FITTINfiH. Maßnectlo Blectrio Maehrnoa and Medical Coilu. I QPKRA GLASSES, BINOCULAR, FIELD i " AND MARINE GLASSES riJIJJU I THEODOLITES, SEXTANTS, COMPASSES. | SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT. —TAYLOR'S SEWING MACHINES. The Balance of Stock of these excellent Hand and Treadle Machines will bo sold at 25 per cent discount. Nearly 600 in use in Auck land. . - . I OPPOSITE THE ' , SMOlffLAMrj



Tea 3K«rctaauta UNSURPASSED IN GENUINE PURITY, UNEQUALLED IN QUALITY AT THE PRICE, ARE THE TEAS SOLI) ]3Y ROBERT NEAL. Is 6d por pound la 8d pot pound Is lOd por pound 2a 0d per pound 2s Id per pound 23 lOd por pound THEATRE ROYAL BUILDINGS, QUEEN-STREET.



' ' & Co. OH!WK OUR PSM JLMDED f S II Sics No Equal ?or Trua Natural flavour, Vatu«, and Strength. PRICES 2/-, 2/4, 2/8 C 3/-, 3/4, 4/- ~ lib. and i-Ib. Packata. HALF-CHESTS. BOXES. "PRESS," "Mr. Nalaoa la a Profaaslawl Taa Taatar and Blaadar." AWABBSS COLD&6ILVER MEDALS. pLSON.JJOATE&jJo. TEA MERCHANT!, CHRISTCHURCH, DUNEDIN, AUCKLAND f WELLINGTON. IMNTS-EVERYWHEIML Sewins Machines. W« C. DENN ES, THE GREAT SEWING MACHINE IMPORTER, lias just received a Larpo Shipment of Challenge Machlno of tho World— THE WHITE CO.'S SEWIN MACHINE, Tho Most Sllont Tlio Cheapest Tho Moat Rapid Tho Highest Arm The Most Simple Tlio LanjcHlTal)lo The Most Easy lo Work Tho Best Hover Tho Most 1 luniUlo Tlio Simplest Shuttle Tho Must ttloKuut Tho NoulOßt Stitch Treadle Macmikkk, from £5 10s, DENNES'S CHALLENGE niCYCLES AMD TKIOVCLES. iMI II W:% tuicycle Wf If Il^f £17108. BICYCLE, 181 n,, from £10. I~lM§|§\ CASH OR DEFERRED PAYMENTS. THKJIENDOU9 REDUCTION. LITTLE WERTIIEIM £3 159. FIHS'I'KR AND KOSSMANN, from £4 Is FKI3TEH k KOSSMANN TUEADLK MACHINE, from £8. STANDARD TREADLE MACHINE, £6 103. (■ Air Donnca docs not intend leaving Auckland, lmt is; K'oinK more extensively tlmn ever Into the Sowing Mlichinc and Blcyclo Tradp, having puri'liascd for cash » largo quantity of that KiiiK of Machines, the While ; also, Werthoim, Kister iind Rossman. Standard, and Domestic, direct from tho factories; tho latter 10b below any one in town. Defies competition. milE pREAT TTVEPOT, QUKKN-STRKKT. Slcdicnl. "T ii ii i v a l OJ'' Signor Otto Hua, THK CKTJCDIUTEO SWISS MEDICAL CLAIRVOYANT, From OimisTciiuitcii. ST. HUNGO CHAMBERS, SIGNOIt HUG may be consulted from MoN day, February J, at hia Rooms, Qucon-Btrcot, opposito tho Bank of New Zoaland, and few doors from Shortland-stroot. All kinds of Diseases treated. Herbal romo dics only used. TCTEKTOUS DEBILITY. Dn. E. O. West's Nkrvb and Brain Treat ment, a guaranteed Speoiflo for Hysteria, Dlbbl nosß, Convulsions, Fits, Nervous Neuralgia, Headache, Nervous Prostration caused by the iiso of alcohol or tobacco, Wakefulness, Mental Depieasion, Softening of the Brain resulting |in Insanity, and leading Jo misery, decay, and death, Premature Old Age caused by over-exer tion of tho brain, youthful folly, or over-indul genco. Knoh box contains ono month's treat ment. 5s a box, or six boxes for 255, sent by mail prepaid on receipt of price. WE GUARANTEE SIX BOXES To cure any case. With each order received by us for hix boxes, accompanied with 255, we will eciul tlio purchaser our written guarantoo to re fund tho money if tho treatrnont doe« not effect a euro. Guarantees issued only by J. P. KING AND SONS, Chemists. Qneen-ntreet. Auckland. T7l COX AND SON, JJJ« DENTAL SURGEONS, WYNDnAM-STBEBT, I I!o« to inform their Patients (tor whoso confi dence and patronage they tonder hearty thanks) that they havo taken moro Central Rooms ovor Qoodson's Arcado, Quccn-atrcet (first floor, now promisos of tho Australian Mutual Provident i Socioty), whero they may bo Consulted on and after Monday, January 2 ZEALANDIA BOUQUET, THE NATIONAL PERFUME. I Tho Swoctest and most Enduring Handkor ! chief Perfume of the day. It has beon beforo tho Now Zealand and Australian Public for many years with unprecedented success. Manufactured by SHARLAND & CO., Auckland. riKAPE JUICE SALINE. This Salino forms a sparkling draught oqual to any natural or artificial wator, whiclwenders it especially valuable. to travollors in warm j climates. It relieves Headache and Sickness, I allays Febrile Symptoms, and affords immodiate 1 relief in all simple Derangements of. Stomach. :It will bo found exceedingly valuablo iv Purifying tho Blood and Cooling tho System, and thus preventing those unpleasant Eruptions and Pimples so common to many at tho change of tho seasons. In Hollies, stoppered and cased 2s lid.-F. 0. SIIARLAND, Apothecaries' Hall. nrUIE Kee* Preparation oxtantforpromot- JL ing Hair Growth is Dr. Erasmus Wilson's LOTION FOR THE HAIR. It is prepared from tho original formula of this eminent authority by Charles Butciier, Pharmaceu tical Chemist (Victoria and Now Zealaud) junction of Pitt and Groy-streots, Auckland. ~O 11 M S. AH children suffer from them. If suspected, ask for tho Certain Cure, SIIARLAND'S WORM POWDERS, .spaoket Apothecaries' Hall, opposito Post-offlse "OOSELINE for tiik HAlß.—Thia ele- JLVi gant preparation completely eclipses uvory article of a similar kind now before tho public—Price, 1b 6d a bottle.—Shablamtd, Apothecaries' Ha 1. QEGRETTIS INSECT POWDER.—The KJ best and most reliable in tho market In perforated canisters. Price. Is 6d. F. O Sharland, Apothecaries' Hall. mOOTHACHE CURE — Instantaneous X Relief-ODONTALGIC.-ls per bottio.- V, V. SHARLAND (opposite Post-offlce),



ftwanumgeay* ■miwwwn-M'nnimrt fHl^H3;Mft» AHD GHHBEAL lEONMONGHB3, QUEEN AMD HIGH STREETS, AUCKLAND, HA.YB NOW IN BTOQK A Choice ABBOitment of lEL IPORTIEK- & CO. Itovito Persons now Building to Inspect tlioir Lareo Stock of CO OK UN G RANGES, E. POETBE &; 00. ;ilavo just unpacked A LARGE SHIPMENT OF WASHING, WRINGING, AND MANGLING MACHINES, FROM THE BEST MAKERS. rasa . M lE. POETBE & 00. Hoto jußt received their Annual Shipment, per s.s. Itaic, of CRICKETING AND LAWN TENNIS GOODS, DIRECT FROM THE BEST MAKERS. ! ' JIL I I sr'F-- 1 ° < O T-' 111 Xnllll 11111111 nyt i rv* : II Tvirr.l'i 111111 Ijy^ I BATS, BALLS, LEG GUARDS, GAUNTLETS, NETS, BAGS, TENNIS RACKETS, BALLS, NETS, COURT MARKERS, &c. PRICES REDUCED TO THE LOWEST POSSIBLE. E, POETEE &c CO, HARDWARE MERCHANTS, (MfJUtr-QUEBN-STREET) (WHOLESALE—HIQH-S^REBT) AUOKLANDJ



Sloney. MONEY TO LEND, on Real Estate, hr suniß of P.&O and upwards, at the current ratesof interest.—Apply Wm. S. Coohrane, FortJ atreet. MONEY TO LEND, in large or small Bums, at usual rates of Interest OONNKLL & COOPER, Solicitors, Vulcan Lane. ONEY TO LEND, in large and small sums, at ourront rates of Interest Apply to PKTKU OLIPHANT, Solicitor, High-street ONEY TO LEND, at a moderati , rateoftoteresWAp^^^ Solicitors. fort-Btreet HONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage; o! First-class Freehold Securities. W. COLEMAN, Solicitor, National Insurance Buildings. ONEY LENT ON PROMISSORY.. NOTES. HOUSES, FURNITURE, tea, BILLS DISCOUNTED DAILY MORTGAGES NEGOTIATEDJ JOHN W. HARDIB, Land, Commission, and Estate Agin», HIGH-STREET, Auckland. XCHANGE ON NEW YORK AND LONDON, In sums to suit, FOR SALE BY ARNOLD, HINKS, & CO., : ■ Corner of Cußtom-bonae and Fort-Btreett. .. MONEY TO LEND, in sums of £25 and upwards, at current rates of interest, Apply to PETER OLIPHANT, Solicitor, High-atreet., TO AAA TO LEND at Current _1J /V •"\7 " Rates of Interest onPree* ' hold Security. ■» a W. F. O'SULLIVAN^ Shortland-street MO~NEY TO~~LE'ND, on Freehold Security, at a low rate of interest— Burton and Napier, Solicitors, High-street, Auckland. . INDUSTRIAL AND PROVIDENT PERMANENT BUILDING, LAND, AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY OF AUCK LAND. LIBERAL ADVANCES made on approved Freehold or Leasehold Properties for periods not exceeding TEN YEARS. Small MARGIN only required. SCALE OF REPAYMENT REDUCED. . . ; FINES NOT ENFORED In oases of Slokness or Want of Employment BORROWERS SHARE IN PROFITS. PART OR WHOLE OF THE ADVANCK MAY BE REPAID AT ANY TIME. INTEREST CEASKS ON THE PORTION REPAID. Further particulars may bo obtained on appfy- 4 cation at the Society's offices, corner of QCTKKH btkkkt and Vdlcan Lank. GEORGE FRASER. Manager. ' T ONDON MORTGAGE, LOAN, ANIS JU DISCOUNT BANK. 60, BHORTLAND-STREET, AuoziiAtfp (Opposite A. Clahk & Sons' Warehouse). . 1 And Little Collins-street, Melbourne. LOANS ARE ADVANCED FROM £10 TO £1,000. Upon personaLfreehold, and leasehold seentftf, 1 repayable by Weekly, Monthly, or Quarterly Instalments, at Lowest Current Rates. Advances made on Furniture without removu» and all classes of Merchandise. Loans Granted upon Life Policies, Leg aoms, . aot> Interests todbr Wilts. BILLS DISCOUNTED AT CURRENT RATES, - Loans upon Deposit op Deeds. Repayment by Easy Instalments. FORMS GRATIS. , 1 All communications and interviews held Btriotlf confidential. ~ " ■** l '--;■ Bane of England Notes Changed. A UCKLAND PERMANENT CO, _£L OPERATIVE BUUJHNG & INVENT, i MENT BOCD4TY. Office ! 117, Qukes-btkekt. '■■ M LOANS granted upon approved securities 0( ' "| Freehold or Leasehold Properties in sums of 1 £20 to £6000, principal and interest being repay' > *$ able in Instalments at the following Reduced . ■ Rates for repayment of each fllOu borrowed:— ■ (,! Repayments extend-] p.. w«ot Total Amount «5 Ing over Per Week' Repayable. & B. d. t til, Irear _ .. 30 0 104 0 0 -<": S years - - 1 010 108 c a lyears - H 7 US 15 8 ~ - aS years _ _ 11 8 121 8 8 \ r years _ .. 8 9 13618 9 I § Byears _ „ 7 1 U7 IS 8 >(ii 10years - .. 6 S 163 16 Bjf ...... £, And In the same proportion for small« . . or larger loons. : ' :' - ' - S DEPOSITS.—The Society receives Money » !>' Deposit: —Repayable at 7 days' notioe, 6p« ,;.' c cent per annum; repayable in 6 months, 6 per cent, per annum. JOHN BATSER. Secretary. 'W "VICTORIA LOAN AND DISCOUNT AGENCY, HIGH-STREET, AUCKLAND, i J OPPOSITE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS* MONEY ADVANCED IN SUMS OP £10 to £1000 ON .</' ;tH| PERSONAL SECURITY, DEEDS OF PROPERTY, BOND WARRANTS, ' \ SHARES, &o. REPAYMENTS CAN BE MADIi IN WEEKLY OB OTHEB INSTALMENTS TO ST7IT BORROWERS. COMMUNICATIONS CONFIDENTAL. \"- J ■ POSTAL ADDRESS: BOX 90. Tea Merchants. __ , LI QUOR Tea Co., London. ; Boohs Given Away? lbs. of Teaßoldi 3 9 000. 9,000. In Auckland by the Company's Agent, W. S. COLLINS, : Tea Dealer & Family Grocer, JUNCTION OF QUEEN ANDGREY STREETS AUCKLAND. , , TERMS STRICTLY CASH. T>RETT'S AUCKLAND ALMANAC ;| AND PROVINCIAL HANDBOOK, FOR 1884, ia NOW ON SALE AT ALL BOOKSELLERS.