FRIENDLY SOCIETIES' DELE GATES.

Adjourned Conference.

Thk adjourned conference of local dolcgates of Friendly Societies was held last night in the Cook-street Hall, Present: Messrs Ceo. Leahy (Chairman), Leahy, Guird, Syms, Matthews, Wright, Connolly, Rowe, Fowler (Oddfellows), White, Kearney, Pat terson (H.A.C.8.), Carr, French, Gladding (Rcchabites), Jennings, Kidd (Druids), Lovell, Kcesing, (Forresters). There were also a number of private members pre sent, as well as Mr W. Bwanson, 11. H.R.

Mr C. S. Wiucht having been appointed Secretary, the minutes of last meeting wore read and confirmed, after which the following report was submitted by the Sub committee :—

Auckland, 2nd May, 18St. Report of sub-cornmlttoe appolntel by tlio delegates of Frlondly Societies to obtain statistics for tho purpose of showing that the basis of valuations, by the valuers under tho Friendly Societies Act, is not a fair 0!.e,-Cient!euien : "iour coinmitieo havts to report that with reference to the Friendly Societies Act, It would be inadvisable to attempt any further alteration beyond what was done ,it the ilrst meeting ; for on comparing it with the Knirliau Act we ilnd th»t with the exception of the clause ulijeilcd to, it contains nothing more thtin what Is laid clown In the oue in forco in Great Britain. Your committee having; heard that Mr. P. W. Kiank- I'inil actuary for the New Zealand Uovernuienl, wus about to vii-it Auckland, prepared a sories of qms lions to bo submitted to him. and en Thursday, 17lli luittcd the quextions prepared. Now, In order tlult yon 11 ay more easily understand what was dune, we iive you each question submitted »nd his reply there to :-Hrst question : That it is advisable to strike out the latter portion of clause 12 sub section D. page !i, because it is not found in tho English Act, and because it confers no benefit upon societies, but entails needlfsa eipecso and labour. Answer: The returns, as required by tho act, are of grcLit importance, not only to tho Government, but arc alto of «reut impurUuco to Friendly Societies, so a- In i.scertnlr. more corroctly a trua record of the ex perience of sick ness and mortality In New Zealand, and l.i order also to obtain a corroct bneU upon which to value societies, lie could not recommend the Gover n iiK*jit to strike out the clause, but would recommend that »ccrotaries ihould bo puid for furnishing tho re turn,-, at tho rate of 7s (Id for a society of DO mem bors, and f>« extra for every 50 or portion of jit), for a society having more than 50 members. Second 'quchtion : That, In our opinion, 4 P.C. is too low to v .iue societies; we, thorefore, recommend that nucMli-s be valued at S I.C. Answer: That, he did not object to tocietics being valued at 5 P. 0., but ha was of opinion t:iat 4 I.C. was the only safe basis for societies to be value! at. He also thought that, from recent statistics obtained, that account ought to be taken of secessions, and that two valuations might be niado ; one to be a rigid valuation at 4 P. 0., ilie other a valuation allowing for secession!, and at 5 or 61 P. 0., provided that societies could show that tlioy had been obtaining that amount of interest upon their Invested funds. Third quettion: We also think that the average ex pectation of existence of members In societies is too groat, which is supported by table No. 1, Wo also think that the experience of sickness in Auckland Is not ao great as in England, as shown by table No. 2. Answer: That so far as he had compared tho mor tality tables of New Zealand with thoao obtained in Knglacd, ho was of opinion that the rats is, and will be, under thit eipuriencod in England, but taking accessions into consideration, he thought that mem bers would not remain In societies tho time that is laid down in KatclinVs AX. Tablci. Uo also thought that the experience of sickness in New Zea land would not come up to that experienced in Eng land, but would be able to speak more confidently Her an examination cf the returns for the last year had been completed. Fourth quottion: We submit that a new Ui or method of valuations should be introduced, so as to >how how much each memuer u\\M to have to bis credit each quinquennium, ili per table Sand 4. Answer: He thought that the proposed basis, or method of valuation would bo bettor under stood, and would woik very well, provided that all societies adopted a scale of contributions fUtllcitnt to meet all future liabilities of ha society, but it would ontall a large amount of work unou valuers to prepare such tables. .Mr. Frankland then asked if we could suggest any ultoriitiou in tho luriu cf returns, when ufter consider able discussion it w«s decided -'That the litt of ,(;;.! ufm;m o sen the last pago of the sickness an 1 moitalitv return could bo dispensed with." That Id Hie annual statcu,eiit of rcccip'.* and expenditure, that poition heads. u-.«e a and liabilities could be siinpli flcd. We therefore- now recommend that no objec tion be rais* d to clause 12, sub-section D, provided that Secretaries bo paid for furnishing the returns. Wt> also think thtt tho amount to be recommended it, a fair one. Wo also think that there is every roi>on to expect a larger amount of secessions here t.aii what is eiperenced in England, and that by ..doptiiig tho new system of valuation it will entirely do away with probabilities or speculation, and that it would be safe and leliable ; and further it would be mure easily understood, and more likely to imlucj a •ucicty if found insolvent to take steps to place it in a s lvent condition.—We remain, Sc, B«kbinu H. JUTTiim-.s (Chaiinian 1.0.0. F., M.U., A.D.), Civs. Saul. Wbihut (1.0.0. F., AI.TJ.), J. F. Lovell (A.0.?.), T. H. Whits (ii.A.C.US ;, Jamks W. Uabb (1.0.R), Wm Jn.\'Niscs(L)ruia«.\

Mr J. Patterson moved, and Mr John* Leydox seconded, that the report should be received and adopted.

Mr Wrioiit then went on to explain the report. He considered that Mr Frank land's first answer went to the root of the matter, and his proposition to remunerate lodge secretaries would remove all cauoe of complaint if incorporated in the Act. With respect to the rate of interest, Mr Frankland considered that 4 per cent, was as much as could be allowed in order to afford assurance of provision for the future, when the Societies would have a larger pro portion of aged members, and consequently a greater rate of mortality. Still the Com mittee considered that they wero fairly entitled to a. valuation at the rate of 5 per cent,, and they maintained that the facts bore out this contention. They also held that the average limit of ex istence in the Societies fixed by the Act was too great. In proof of thia he had made up a table from the records of the Fountain of Friendship Lodge, which was forty years old, This table extended from 1844 till the end of ISB3, during which 1,028 members were admitted, of whom only 343 still remained. That showed the amount of secessions likely to bo expori onced in New Zealand. The Societies held that it was unfair not to take the secessions into account, but Mr Frankland claimed that it was unfair for the secessions to be admitted into the consideration, and fer the Societies should fix their charges at a low rate in the expectation that some members would drop out, thus affording them the means of paying the claims of those who re mained. A system of valuation, however, which he himself indicated did away with all such speculation and probabilities, They held that a specified number of members, by a specified time, ought to have paid a certain amount of money, and upon that basis they determined the valurtion. Table 2, which ho had prepared, dealt with sickness in connection with the Fountain of Friendship Lodge, and it showed clearly that its amount in the colonies did not come up to the rate fixed by the Govern ment. From 1862 till the end of 1888 the Lodgo had paid in sick relief just £594 5s 7d less than they would have done had the Government rate been correct, proving con, clusively that the Government over esti mated tho sickness. The average age of members' lives was 44 years and 9 months, and tho average length of membership was 14 years and 10 months. These figures demonstrated tho necessity for a new basis of valuation.

The motion was then put and carried unanimously,

Mr S. H. Matthews proposed that the recommendations of tho Sub-Committee should be forwarded to the Government, with a request that they would be pleased to give effect to them. Tho Conference represented protty well all the Friendly Societies in Auckland, and the matter had now boon before them for several weeks, so that the recommendations were the outcome of very exhaustive consideration. Tho proposition was seconded by Mr Syms.

Mr Laixo mentioned that his Socioty (the Protestant Alliance) had not been invited to the first Conference, but ho had accepted the Secretary's explanation that it was an oversight, and attended that evening. He recognised in this Conferenco oi delegates a potent element for good, and fully ap proved of the resolutions which had been passed. Mr Allen (A.0.F.) made a similar ex planation with reference to the non-invita tion of his lodge. He then went on to support tho motion and to oxpress his opinion that Mr Wright's figures were strictly correct. The records oFCourt City of Auckland showed that during 20 years 1,200 members had been admitted, of whom only 320 still remained. The accumulated capital was growing at a wonderful rate. During the last eight years the funds had increased by £2,000.

Mr J. G. Carr suggested the advisability of keeping in abeyance the recommendation of an altered basis of valuation until Mr Frankland had submitted his modified basis of valuation.

Mr Guikd opposed this suggestion, think ing that the recommendation might help to qualify and determine Mr Frankland's pro posed basis,

Mr Frexch hoped that the report would be printed for circulation.

Mr Fleming, in answer to the complaints of non-invitation, pointed out that the ad vertisement invited delegates of all Friendly Societies to attend, so that those who -were unrepresented had only themselves to blame,

The resolution was then put and carriod

The Chairman suggested that all ex penses entailed by the Conference should bo borne pro rata by the various Societies interested.

On the motion of Mr Lovell, seconded by Mr H. Phillips, it was resolved to in form the Chairman of the Conference of Masterton Friendly Socioties what had been done here, and to lonvard him a copy of the report. Mr Jeune thought that Major Atkinson's scheme of national insurance, which really amounted to a tax upon Friendly Socioties, called for some expression of opinion.

Mr Carr said that, lie hurl intcridedtopro « pose that Major Atkinson should ho. invited" to deliver an address on the subject durin* his approaching visit to Auckland. •■■ Mr Matthews mentioned that lie had had a conversation with Mr Frank-land on thia very subject, in the course of which tlint gentleman assured him that it was part of Major Atkinson's echemo to exempt members of Friendly Societies altogether from the incidencoof hi.-; proposed tax. Its effect would therefore bo to promote the growth of Friendly Societies by inducing young men to join them as a means of escaping the tax. Mr Laino: took a . similar view of the matter.

Mr T. H. White moved that a form of petition praying tho Government to remove the obnoxious clauses of the Act indicated in the report should be drawn up, and copies handed to representatives of lodges in order that the signatures of members should be obtained. Mr John Leydon seconded. Mr R. French moved as an amendment and Mr Uuird seconded, that the Sub-Corn': mittee should be continued in offico to take what further action might be deemed neces sary. The amendment was carried. On the motion of Mr French, seconded by Mr Svms, a vote of thanks was passed to the Sub-Committee, and especially to Mr C. S. Wright, for his able and willing ser vices. Mr Wwoht returned thanks, and then went on to explain the system of national insurance. The Chairman suggested that Mr Swan son's advice should be asked upon the busi ness they had transacted. ' '. Mr SwaSHON replied that he did not con sider his advice necessary, as the manner in which the delegates had set about and com pleted their work could not be improved upon. A vote of thanks was then passed to the Chaiiman, and the meeting adjourned.

BOARD OF EDUCATION.

The weekly meeting of the Board was held yesterday afternoon. There were present:—" Messrs Hobbs (Chairman), Carr, Goldie, Luke, Moat, Moss, McKenzie, and Cooper, Chairman' Report.—Tho report of thai Chairman stated inter alia :—Authorised repairs to old Girls' High School building I in terms of head-master's recommendation,; The following •committees have been re ferred to Board's resolution of 25th April re want of funds for building purposes i-ii. Flat Bush, dwelling; Henderson's Mill, dwelling; Mahurangi Heads, new school; Ngaruawahia, new school; Puhoi, new. buildings ; Rangariri, new school; Rua'.' tangata, dwelling; Te Kopuru, dwelling;' Whangaroa North, new dwelling. Teachers' Examination. — A listsot teachers who had failed to paEs the "recent examination was submitted, and referred fco~ the Inspector for report.—Mr Goldie pointed out that there might bo some in' the list who possessed the ability to impart instruction to children, but had not suc ceeded in passing the recent examination.* He thought the report should also deal with tho schools where these teachers were placed.—Mr Carr thought a distinction should be made between those teachers who had the advantage of Training College preparation and those vho had not. '.;

Huntlev.—The Committee forwarded their resignations because of the action of the Board in removing Miss McLarnon, a pupil teacher, and appointing a successor contrary to their desire.—Ordered to lie on; the table. . i 5

Abarimd.—The dispute in connection with this school district was again introduced. A formidable deputation of residents was present.—Mr Carr, recommended tiic Board to pledgo itself' to divide the district in December; but it was agreed, on Mr Goldie's motion', that steps be taken to divide the district in. accordance with the Act.—Mr Luke gave notice of motion that the previous resolu-' tion, making the schools half-time schools, be rescinded, and that they be carried on, as full-time schools. The deputation' present promised to agree on tho subject of J boundaries.

WAIRARAPA'S SOUTH SEA EXCURSION.

(BY TELEGRAPH.—PRESS ASSOCIATION.) f

Dunedin, Friday.';? TnE Union Company have been obliged to ■. refuse a number of passengers for the Wai rarapa's trip. They contemplato making a second trip on her return if sufficient in ducement oilers.

The Bad and Worthless.

are novcr imitated or counterfeited. Tlriß is especially true o£ a family medicine, and itia positive proof that tho remedy hniialedia of the highest value. As soon as it had been tested and proved by the whole world that Hop Bitters was tho. purest, best, and most valuable family medioine on earth, many imitations sprang uijl and began to steal the notices in which the Preaa and the people of the country had oxpressed the merits of H. 8., and in every way trying to induce Buffering invalids to use their stuff instead, expecting to make money on the credit and good namo of H. B. Msiny others started nostrums put up in similar style to 11. 8., with variously devised names, in which the word " Hop " or *"Hopa" were used in a way to induce people to believe they were tha samo as Hop Bitters. All such pretended remedied or cures, no matter what their style or namo is, and especially those with tho word "Hop" or " Hops " In their name, or In any way conneoted with them or thoir name, are imitations or counterfeits. Beware of them. Touch none of thorn. Use nothing but genuine American Hop Bittors, with a bunch or cluster of green Hops on the white label, and Dr. Soule's name blo^ii in tho glass. Truat nothing else. Druggists and Chemists are warned against dealing in imitations or counterfeits.

St. Jacob's Oil invincible.

(To the Editor of Evening Star.) Dear Sir,—l wish to add my testimony to the efiicacy of thq great Gorman remedy, St. Jacob1* 00, Your oolumns have contained, from time to time, expressions of gratitude from personsot known respectability, and having satisfied my self of the genuineness of th« curea effected, I obtained a bottle, scarcely hoping it would suc ceed in relieving rao. For the past Bevea months I have suffered severely from a pain ful attack of sciatica, which, in spite of tie moat able treatment on the part of my meal cal adviser, oontlnned to hold its own in my system. My sleep at last began to bo affected, and my whole system very much reduced. The most careful treatment failed to give me relief, and I then applied nearly every advertised remedy. The sciatica wu3 principally located in my left thifili, and the pain at times was most cxcjiiciatlng. In spite ot the most thorough applications, and the itrcat eat care and attention on my part, " ob tained no appreciable relief, anil nt last, v*. "i forlorn hopo, I determined to app'y St. Jacobs Oil, and from that time tho paiu begun to diminish. My Bleep soon returned, and each application afforded mo relief. At first I re garded tho cessation from pain as only a temporary one, scarcely daring to hope that the cure was complete; but I have gratofully to acknowledge that I am now free from pain—in fact, a man again. I must confess t'nat I tried tho Oil in absol lute despair. I hud had no sleep for three or four night? previously, and my system was very low. The auccets. however, is complete, and I again tender my grateful acknowledgments to tho proprietors o£ the Oil, and shall ever continue to recommend it to every sufferer who coirios within range of my influence What medical skill failed to do St. Jacob's Oil effected, and I regard it as too greatest boon ot the age. . j I am. dear Sir, . Yours fail htully, John jlkk. > Ashbourne, Mudgee, November 12,1883. {

THE PAIN KNTIRELY LEFT. ' *

"Claronce Cottage, " Thomas-street, Balmato, " 21st August, 1883. ; " Publishers Evening Stab. " Dear Sirs,—About a fortnight ago I had a eevere attack of rhuematism in my buck, which cave mo ns end of pain aud trouble I uaed St. Jacob's Oil, and in one or two applications the pain entirely left. Since then I have had occa- Bion to use tho Oil on o badly-sprained wrist^ and its effect was simply magical. My wife has ueed it for neuralgia in tho head, with equnlly satisfactory results. I consider St. Jacob's Oil a valuable preparation, and shall not only use it in my own house, but shall recom mend my friends to do so. "Yours truly, "w. p. booth. ' IT CONQUERS PAIN. IT CONQUERS PAIN. XT CONQUERS PAIN.

VQiIbP^nSSSS* 1?1*1* *be Proprietor. HKNRTT BRETT, of Symonas-streelT at bla General Printing Office, Wyndham-street is the Province of Auckland, New Zeal and Saturday. Miv 3 issi.

HIE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR, SATURDAY, MAY ■« 1884.

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Auctions. MONDAY NEXT, MAI' s'. UNREDEEMED PLEDGES ! UNREDEEMED PLEDGES ! R, ARTHUR HAS received instructions from S. A. Abhor of City Loan Office, 280, Quoan-st. (opposite Army and Navy Hotel), to self by auc tion at his Mart. Queen-street, on Monday next, May sth, at 11 o'clock a.m., THK BALANCE OF. HIS UNREDEEMED PLEDGES, consisting of Gold and Silver Mberts Chains, Lockets, Diamond and othnr Rings, Nautical Instruments, Carpen ters' Tools, GOO Lots Ladies' and Gents Wenrine Apparel &c., &0., &c. THURSDAY, MAY S, NOON. VALUABLE FREEHOLD CITY PPvOPERTY. IMPORTANT TO~BUSINESS MEN, CAPITALISTS, &c., &o. R. ARTHUR HAS been favoured instructions to sell by auction, at his Estate, House, and Land Sale Rooms. Arthur's Mart, on Thursday, *WoV2ujabLb freehold building SITES, each having a frontago of 16ft 6in., to Wakefleld-street, situated at the foot of the stroot, facing ttio Grand Junction pf Queen, Wnkefleld. opfl Grey-streots, which is fast becoming' tlie "dentro of tho business part of the City. ; This Property has great advantages it being on a lovel with tho street, there is no large ex penditure for foundations. Situated in the heart of the City, facing a fine open businoss centre and Town Hall Site, near the Market House, which no doubt beforo long will become the Central Railway Station for all passenger traffic, and will become in a few years of great value. Title : Lands Transfer Act. TUESDAY. MAY C. EX TONGAKIRO. MEN'S, BOYS', AND YOUTHS' WINTER CLOTHING, HATS, SHIRTS, DRESS GOODS, TWEEDS, Particulars in future issuo. GABRIEL LEWIS, Auctioneer. TUESDAY, Gth MAY, 1884, At Twelve o'Clock. VALUABLE FREEHOLD PROPERTY, HOBSON-STREET, PARNELL, &c. D. F. EVANS HAS been instructed to Sell by Publio Auction, at his Land Mart. Queon-strcet, on Tuesday, Gth May, at twelve o'clock, VALUABLE FREEHOLD BUILDING AL LOTMENT, situato in Hobson-stroot, in most central position, between Cook-stroet and St. Matthew's Church, having a frontago of about 80 feet to Hobson-street, and next Mr Doonin s Grocery Store. DESIRABLE BUSINESS PREMISES AND DWELLING HOUSE ATTACHED, situate in Manuknu Road, in centre of Parnell, and well known as Mr Talbot's Library (the books, if not disposed of privately will bo sold by Auction). The Building is in first-rate order, shop and rooms lnrge and lofty, fitted with gas and other conveniences. The allotment ha 3 a f ronttgo of 3G feet to Mu'nukau Road. 1 The above properties are woll worthy the nt tcntion of Capitalists, Investors, and others; tn(T"Hobson - street allotment is tt first-class build iiiL' site, and such as is seldom offered for salo In this yaluablo part of the city. TE PAPA, Tnnranga, Lot 293, contains about ■18 acres (without, reserve), to close a trust estate. ■ ' PUPUICI, Hokianga, Lot IU, about CO acroe, supposed to bo heavily timbered. PROSPECT AND SHEEHAN -STREETS, being lots 97 and 1)5. Good building allotments, with frontages to each stroot; nearPonsonby Hall; clo3c to line of trams ; central position. D. F. EVANS, ' ' Auctioneer. TLTF.SnAY.MAY C. JUNCTION YARDS. ffIQE, undersigned will sell, at the June- JL tlon Yards, on Tuesday, the 6th May, at 1 o'clock, 180 Fat Oxen, from Hawora, Waikato, and neighbourhood 750 Kat Sheep FaUXmba Dairy and Store Cows Veal Calves HUNTER & NOLAN. DURHAM YARDS. TjTOR SALE, at the tfurham Yard*, M} every Tuesday, at 11 o'clock, HO)E3, TALLOW, WOOL, and SKINS, , : HUNTER &: NOLAN. & ! ■VTEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. AUCKLAND SECTION. ' ,' ;' . SALE OF LOST AND UNCLAIMED LUGGAGE. i A Salo of tho above will bo hold at tho Auck land Station on THURSDAY, May Bth, at 10 n.m. -. ■ •■■ ■ .'.' . '.'-. ,:•;■! :-■ The articles. comprise sundry ■ Umbrellas, "TOlatS. ISootg, Coats, Walking Sticks, Spoctacles, Parcels, Swogß, a Tent, quan tity -of Stone. 2 Doors, Sacks, Boxes, Saddle, 3 sacks Seed, 1 sack Gum, Sea. A. V. MAGDONAID, District Manager. ,- • i- '■I i/ I .; ■ -, ,- Government Land Sales. "pUBLJC NOTIFICATION. liAND DISTRICT OF AUCKLAND. Tho following lands will bo offered for Sale and Lease, at this Ollien, or. MONDAY, the sth May noxt, at tho hour of Eleven O'Clock in the (oronpon:— LEASE OF TOWN SECTIONS, ROTORUA, HOT LAKES DISTRICT, for a term of 99 years: Block XLII., sections 1, 2, 8, 9, 1 acre, upset price per annum, £21; sections 5 and 12, 2 roods, upset price per annum. £12. r ] Notk.—These sections are eminently adapted, as a site for a hotol, being situated in close proximity to th,e Bathing Pavjlion, Hospital, nnd "medical officer's residence, &c. Plans, terms of sale, and-further particulars pf sale can bo seen and obtained at this office. - ' LANDS FOR SALE.—Town of Hamilton West, sections 297 and 303, upset price £30 an e'ere'; Town of Tu'akan North, sections 2, 3, i, 333 aud 331, iipsot, price W0 per acre; Vlllaeaot To Awamutu. sections 71 and 72, upset price £30 per acre; Town of Cambridge West,:lot 178, up3ot. price £3') per acre ; Suburbs of Newcastle North, sections 12U. 127,181, 182.189,190,201, 202, 203 "01 205 200, 207, 20S; Suburbs of Newcastle South, sections N'S. 100, 118, 119, upset price, £3 an aero. Hokianga County: Omapere Survey District, fccliuns 1 to2l, Block V.; Manr Kfimuka Survey District, sections 3, 4,5, 6, Block VIII,, upsot price from 5s to 25s per acre. These sections nvo situated between tho Wdihdn and Otakurn Rivers and adjoin the Okaihou Block. Hol^oh County : Mangakahia Survey District, sootion 1, Hlock IX , 183 n. lr. lip., upset price £550 Ills. This section contains valuable kauri forest. Parish of Kaiwaka: Sections 97,100,101, 102. nud parts 81, 9>. 91, »3, 103, and 104,- "upset price from 15s to 30s an aero. These sections contain valuablo kauri timber. Rodney County:, rarish of Mangawai. lot 239,4 acres, upset price £4. W'aihoke Island: Parish of Waiheke, lots. 79 to 8? and 81, to 90, 92. 91, 95, and 97. at an up set price of from 5s to 20s per aero. Lot 81 con tains 15acres kauri bush. Wnikato Country; Parr-h of I'aupiri, lots 51a, 7 acres, 55a, 3} .acres, upsctf price £1 per aero. ' ~ .'. i■ j. .: a , FOU LEASE for 2 Years for Gun) Digging Purposes—Hokianga County: Part Waipoua Bldck, 30,001) acres; part Oikura Block, 700 acres; part Waikorbpupu Blpuki 4,000 acres. Hobson entity?! rCnirara Block. 25,700 acres. Bay of Iplanua County Mansriuangina Block. ■ 4,700 acres; partHukcrenuißlock(unsurvcyed part), 15,000.acres, (ireat Barrier Island: Parishes of Aotea and llarataonga. 11,000 acres. FOR LEASE for Depasturing Purposea'fdr 14 Years —100 Ac<-c=p of Wanganui Island, near Cprom.virtel. Upset price per annum, £5. IjK \"K for 5 Years of Right to Cut and Re move Yiinlmv from following Blocks:—Waito matii Comity; Wuipapa Block,nearHelensvillo, 1 973 nr.run. Coromandei County: Moelmu, Block IL., Section 1,980 acres. LKASK OV QUARRY RESERVES, Rang! toto Islayd, Sections 2,3, ondl, containing about 10 Acoß*'iu:li. Upset price per Section, £10 per: annum. Terms, seven years, with a right of re no»al for a fuvihor ponod of sov6n years. ; Maps of tho above Lands may be seen and further particulars obtained on application at this olfluß. Schedules, containing descriptions, etc;, of above Lmds, will be exhibited at Rail way .i-tn'ionsiuul Po3t-oirices. • '' •■ *.•■'■ D. A. TOLE, C ■nrni=sioncrof Crown lionds. C'.-O'.vn L-im!--, < film!, ■ ■ ■■ ■ ■ ; .* AwKlana, 22nd March. 18S PubU« Baths, GO T O B A T H to ROTH'S PUBLIO HOT, COUD, AND SHOWKR BATHS, VICTORIA-BTRICKT KABR Chargo-ONB BHILUNO. Open all week Onri from « o.m. to 9 p.m., and SUNDAY MORN INGS from 8 till io a.m. The Batc-roomi aw aU prtvato, and roppUed with OTenr conven lonca, Turkish towels, flesh and hilr brnsho*. combs, respirators, soapg, *o. Select Bath! rooma (private) tor Ijirtiea «Terr day,-at'mU Uoum, with ferna1* attendance, Ono Shilling-an* JfcjHUponca Hew ■?>••* the address—Viowrla Hbtreoi Hast, aboTS thb Sreyhonnd Hotel, u« '. ate Cheap Bedding im! Furniture Mart



ALFKJKIi1 «Bi4'ttLAKl». WEDNESDAY, MAY 14, At 11 o'Clock., THE HAYMAIIKET. , BY ORDER OF THE TRUSTEES' IN THE ESTATE OF THE LATE MR DAVID THOMPSON. FOR unreserved sale on Wednesday, May 11th, at 11 o'clock, lit the Homestead, Lowe Bank, near Flat liinli, the following live and dead stock :— 3 Horses, i Cows 1 Double-furrow Ploughs 3 Single-furrow Ploughs. Mould Plough, Grubber, Scarri tier 3 Sets Harrows, n Disc Harrow, Cam- Bridge Roller, Plain Holler. Hayrake 2 Carts, Harness, McCormack's Wire binder, Johnston's Twine-binder 1 Stack Hay , „ 2 Stacks Straw, Oats, Potatoes, and bun dries j Also. The adjoining Homestead, a Farm con taining 80 Acrea good level Land, with smnll Cottngo upon it, divided into four Holds, 1"> acres of which aro fallow, the balance ill grass. Luncheon providod. ALFRED BUCKLAND. . FRIDAY, MAY 'J. TUE HA V M ARKET, FOR UNRESERVED SALE, at tho vo quest of the Hoard of Education, on i'rl day, May 9th, at twolvo o'clock, TO nE REMOVED WITHIN ONE MONTH OP DATE W KAI.K. THE DWELLTNG HOUSE of I Itnoms and Shed ntback, situated at Woodsiilc, Papa toitoi. lately Occupied ns the School-mas tor's Residence ALFRED BUCKLAND. TUESDAYS. THE HAYMARKET, SALB OF WOOL, SHEEPSKINS, HIDES. TALLOW, HAY and STRAW, each TUESDAY, at 12 o'clock. ALFRED BUCKLAND. TTIOR PRIVATE SALE, on libornl torma, JU tho Estate of Wm. McLaughlin, Esq., containing about 8,000 acres, in lots of 40 aoroe and upwards, ns may be agreed upon. This property ia near the Papatoitoi Station; has been in .grass for about 20 years; is woll adapted for agriculture, and is in good heart for cropping as well as bearing good grass at the present timo. Terms: One-third Cash balance can remain at G per cent.—Apply t Wm. McLaughlin, Esq., or ALFRED BUCKLAND. FOR SALE, a Choice Farm, fonced, and in gross, equally near the Iyihikihi and To Awa mutu Townships, containing 58G acres. ALLOTMENTS Noa. 31 and 35. containing 100 octal, at Whlriwhiri. near Waiuku ; substan tlally fenced; fronting tho Maoris' road leadln to Waikato Heads. FARM — Lot 95. Whangaroa, County of Raglan, containing3o6 acres; good Homestead, considerably improved (adjoining the farm of W. Harsard): price required, £700. Also, about 700 acres adjoining the above. ALFRED BUCKLAND. Auctions MONDAY, MAY 5, 11 o'Clock. AT DEVONI'ORT, NORTH SHORE. THE Subscriber has received instruc tions from Mr Dalprleish, to soil by p.uc tion at his rosidouce, Kerr-streot, noar Mr Quick's, THE WHOLE 01' HIS VALUABLE HOUSE HOLD FURNITURE, almost new and woll eoleoted, including Drawing-room Furniture—Brussels Carpet. Sofa and Easy Chairs, Clock, Handsome Japanese Screen, Fire Tonga and Fonder, &<:.,- Dining-room Furniture, Three Bedrooms, Iron Bedsteads, Wash Stands and Ware, Two Sets Drawers, Spring Mattrass for Double Bed, IChchon Utensils, &c. GEORGE SIBBIN, Auctioneer. Coach builders, &c mHAMES CARRIAGE AND DRAY L FACTORS JAMES MACKIE, PnopEinna, TICTORIA-STRKET EAST, AUCKLAND Repairs of every description in Wood an<* Iron neatly executed on the shortest notice. : Springs made and repaired. Always on Hwid—A large quantity .of Lamps .ilso Ironbark Shaft? and Spoken, Rod Gun Felloes, and Hobart Town Hardwood. N.B.—Comitry.QMerapunotnaUr attended b Medical. "l/TR \V. H. JONES, M.R.C.V.S.,L. (Momber of tho Royal Collcgo of Veter inary Surgeons, London), late Veterinary Sur geon, North Metropolitan Tramway Company, London, hoB commenced practice in Auckland, and may bo consulted on Diseases of Horses, Cattle, and Doniosticated Animals, at the Masonic Hotel, Princes-street. All communica tions loft at Mr Haslett'sV Ghem'ist, Queen-st will rcceivo prompt attention. Telephone No. 10. The Register of Members of tho Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons con be seen at Mr Haslott's. ; VTBRVOPB DBBIEITY. Dr. K. C. Wkst'o K*nvn and Brain Tekat iiknt, a guaranteed Spuclflo for Hysteria, Digit nesa,. Conyulaions. Fits, Nervous Neuralgia, Headache, Nervous Prootratlon caused by the ase of alcohol or tobacco, Wakefulnees, Mental Depression, Softening of the Brain resulting {In Insanity; and leading %o misery, decay, and death. Premature Old Age caused by ovor-eier tlon of the brain, youthful folly, or ovor-lndul gence. Kaon box contains ouo month's treat ment 6s' a bos, or six boxes for 26a, sent bj mall prepaid on receipt of pries. WE GUARANTEE SIX BOXES . To cure any easa. With each order received bj us for ali boxes, accoxnpanied with 255, ■we-wiu Bend the purchaser our written guarantee to re fund the money If tbo treatment doeo not effect 4 care. Guarantees Issued only by J. P. KING AND SONS, Chemists. ; ~._. Quesn-s'.reet Auchlmi. - .' Timber. THE HOKIANGA SAW-MILL COMPANY (Limited), , Having special facilities for supplying Kauri Timber in long lengths, aro prepared to execute orders for same at low rates. A stock of Totara Piles and Baulk and Kauri Spars olwaya on hand. Apply to '• . ;• | E. R. CARDNO, Fort-atreat. HE UNION STEAM SAW, MOULD ING, SASH, AND DOOR COMPANY (LIMITED), j .WHOLESALE TIMBER DEALERS. MANUFACTURERS OF DOORS, SASHES, i .--.,.; AND TURNERY. SUPPLIES IN WiIOLESALE LOTS! ; ~■ .' SCANTLING ; 1 BOARDS (Rough and Dresßed) CEILING BOARDS WEATHER BOARDS (Rusticated or P. Edged) FLOORING AND LINING ARCHITRAVES SKIRTINGS MOULDINGS (of any pattern) DOORS, SASHES, and TURNERY, DELIVERED at any Publio Wharf in Auck land, oi at tho Company's Private Wharf, . Mochonlcs' Bay, The Quality of the Company's Timber is Un surpassed, and Pricoa specially favourable for Builders, Contractors, and other Wholesale Buyers. STORAGE ACCOMMODATION Afforded by Arrangement in Mechanics' Baj Yaxd, SORTING-UP ORDERS Executed from Mechanics' Bay Yard without delay. QUOTATIONS AND PATTERN BOOKS On application at MECHANICS' BAY OR CUSTOMS-STREET. 4?1 £\ TO £10,000 LENT on Building OVJ.V Soolety principles, or on other ternu to suit iborrowers. Allotments bought and Houses built on Weekly Payment Syßtem Mortgages and Loans negotiated. Beo list of Properties for -saloonith page. Six per cent aflowod;on money deposited for investment -O. WiLUAWSON Land. Eah>m, and Finanoia) iKSDtsndValuer,Highrin u i A-ickland,



Brapcry. EL LESLEY HOUSE. JUS'FIwKNKn, NEW, CHEAP, AND FASHIONABLE MILLINERY AIND DRAPERY FOR AUTUMN AND WINTER WEAR. A. LOVETT Begs to announce ll\o ARRtVAL of his NEW SEASON'S GOODS, which for Style and Good Value CANNOT BK EXCELLED. A CHOICE ASSORTMENT OP DRESSES, RROCHK SILK and VELVETEEN MERINO, CASHMERE, &c. HATS, BONNETS, FEATHERS FLOWERS, RIIIBONB JACICE'IS, ULSTERS, AND MANTLES IN thk LATEST STYLES. GOOD VALUE IN FLANNELS, BLANKETS, AND ALL KINDS OF MANCHESTER and BELFAST GOODS. For CHKAP niul STYLISH MILLINKRY WE CANNOT BE EQUALLED. LADIES SHOULD PAY VH A VISIT DKFORE IJUYIVO ELSEWIIERK. TAILORING DEPARTMENT. Thk MEN'S MKROERY, TAILORING, AND WOOLLKN DEPARTMENT is WELL STOCKED WITH NEW AND FASHIONABLE GOODS. FIRST-CLASS CLOTHING TO M.KA&URE AT MODERATE PRICKS. HATS. TIES, SCARVES SHIRTS, COLLARS, UMBRELLAS HOSIERY, &c. A HEAVY STOCK OF WOOLLENS AND TAILORS' TRIMMINGS ALWAYS ON HAND. TIIK TRADE SCI'I'LIED AT WHOLESALE PRICE, k T OVETT, A. LOVBTT, IMPORTER, WBi.LEStEr-sr,, Auckland. ■vr c w ri o o d s. A. S N E D D E N, A. S N E D D E N, C 2, QUEEN-STREET, Has now oponed hla Flrat Parcel of NEW AND SEASONABLE GOODS, and would request an early inspection. They havo boen well bought, and aro marked VERY LOW. CASHMERE FRENCH MERINOS ' BROCHES SERGES NEW CHECKS WINCEYS VELVETEENS (in Black nnd all the Now Colours) ULSTERS DOLMANB JACKETS FUR CAPES SASH RIBBONS FUR TRIMMINGS A Splendid Assortment of— NEW WINTER HOSIERY BLANKETS, RUGS, SHEETINGS. ETC. MEN'S AND BOYS' CLOTHING ' in Great Variety. A well-nssotted Stock of Men's Mercery. OPPOSITE BANK OF NEW ZEALAND "DONSONBY. T. B. ROBSON'S DRESSMAKING ESTABLISHMENT. Under tho Management of MISS FRIEND, who has lately arrived from England, j and had Large Experience. ' STYLE, FIT, AND ECONOMY IS OUR MOTTO. LADIES' OWN MATERIALS CAREFULLY AND EXPEDITIOUSLY MADE UP. T. B. ROBS 0N ' S drapery, mim.inkky, and dreßßmakino Establishment, Ponsonby. Hydraulic Lime. i HYDRAULIC LIME f § TRADE MARK g I J.Wilson&C? | f AUCKLAND, N.Z. pi H A P C O N C tt E T E. Our PRICES, from date, will boas follows, in quantities of Three Bags nnd over: GROUND ROCHE .. Is 6d Pbb BusmcL ROUGH ROCHE .... Is ~ „ PLASTERING LIME .. Is 6d „ „ SLAKE LIME .. ..IB ~ „ SAND, PIPES, and BRICKS, AS USUAL. J. WILSON & CO. Auckland, April 17.1881. Q.ROUNDLIUI. GROUND LIMK FORSALB' -" 8 OUT HO A* B 8 HAHURANGI HYDRAULIC GROUND ROCHE LIMB. . ......... In any quantity, for Concrete Paths, Bison Collars, tea. (next to stone flugglnsr Is tin , ' . rivalled cor durability and hud-setting qualities). For tanks and other wet work it Ib a Brut-elms material. B. KUANS, SOLE AGHHI, CUBTOMS-STREKT . Optician, &c TP B A 0 0 0 X, • OPTICIAN, HAS IN STOCK SPECTACLES AND KYK • GLASSES of every dßsorlptlon. ' An Accdratb Fit GuiiiiinJißD. COMPOUND MICROSCOPES * TKLK SCOPES, Powerful and Cheap, AMEROIO BAHOMKTSRS, THKRMOMETIML Kunrrnio Bells, Batteiuss, and FITTiNPS. :. : Magneetlo Eleotrlo Machines and Medical Colla, OPERA GLASSES. BINOCULAR, MattD AND MARINE GLASSES. THEODOLITES, SEXTANTS, COMJ>ASBEB. SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT. - TAYLOR'S SEWING MACHINE 9. The Balance of Stock of these excellent Hand and Treadle Machines will ba sold at 31 per cent discount. Nearly 600 in use in Auok tand. OPPOSITE THE POST-OmOB, Shortlamd-strket. HAZARD'S "SIGNAL," GLASS. li^llillF'^M TELESCOPES p?Wm n It"Mmi' London made to ilw|l l ':^S EyePl£eßerverH. W. H. HAZAED, Gunmaker and Optician, 160 QUEEN STEEET, ATTCBXAWD. Musical. PIANOS MIONON A MIGNON PIANOS PIANOS MIGNON -l\ MIGNON PIANOS PIANOS MIGNON U MIGNON PIANOB TDIIRST SAMPLES JUST ARRIVED JUST ARRIVED AND , ■■•'■■ v ON VIEW AT J, HOWDENB. ON VDIW AT J. HOWDEN'si QUEEN-STREET, Adjoining Bane or New Zealand, i i MTGNON PIANOS (\ PIANOS jriONON JJJSSP.S PIANOS {\ PHINOS MIGNON AUGNON PIANOS V PIANOS MIGNOH



Drees and Fashion. Dress Goods Oeparts^esmt. novelty dress fabrics daly ahsivinc. WE HAVE MUCH PLEASURE IN ANNOUNCING THE DAILY AKRIVAL OF OUR LATEST AUTUMN AND WINTER NOVELTIES, EMABAOIKQ ALI, THE VERY NEWEST SHADES FOR THIS SEASON'S WEAR, And including ELABORATE Desioss in COMBINATION SUITINGS IN PLAIDS AND PLAIN CLOTHS AND OTHER CHOICE EFFECTS. Tins Collection is By Fab the Largest and Most Eleuant Eveh Imported to Auckland, and is Marked at lower prices than similar goods have ever been sold at in NEW ZEALAND. Your Inspection is Respectfully Invited. Country Ordera. whether lnrKO or small, rccoivo prompt and careful attention. Goods sent on weipt of 1.0.0., thereby Riving Ladlea in the Country equal udvunluKCs with Residents in this City. 204 & '■'•06 OUEEN ST (Opposito Win. McArtliur & Co. a Warehouse). Dress and Fashion. FOR GOOD VALTTE~TRY" FOR CASH O^LY TRY IMPORTERS OF DRESS FABRICS, * 0 ., &c NOVELTIES IN CHECKS AND STRIVES ON HAND AND TO ARRIVE, EX S.S. TONGARIRO. «ar EMPORIUM "fOiTtIIE GENUINE-w LOUIS VELVETEEN! A^r^Wks. 300 & 802, QUEEN-STREET. BRANCH AT NEWMARKET. Ton aiercbniita _ UNSURPASSED IN GENUINE PURITY, UNEQUALLED IN QUALITY AT THE PRICE, ARE THE TEAS SOLD BY ROBERTNEAL la 6d per potrncl Is 84 pot pound la lOd per pound 2s 01 por p*tnd 2s 4d por pound 2s lOd por pound THEATRE ROYAL BUILDINGS, QUEEN-STREET. NBLSON MOATE & Co. Nelson. Moate s Coa bhink ou» CELEBRATED . ?M BPWKJQ C* LJ AB■1" CMf* C «■»••»• '^"•l f#r Tr"* "•«"rtl VsnAL.L.QnIUIC. Www, Vlu>, mmi «lf« ■«>. ! *M m s 3/-« 3^4' 4/-" 2*. !fl I ~BP HALF-CHESTS. BOXEt. S£k . . $M! , ■'■■ ' "■'■ n«lMB la a PraftatlMal ' i| lV'-'" •'■"-• ' "_i&..: ■■.;•" T«« Tastwr and Bltmitr." *JL* H B ,/JLr^ COLD ft SILVER MEDALS. QUEEN-STREET &UCKUND, lELSOU, J[OATB & (Jo. Next the New Zealand flk MERCHANT!, GlOtHlng Factory. CHRISTCHURCH, OUNEDIN, AUCKLAND, WELLINGTON. dSKNTS—BVKRYWHBHi. Ironmongery. WINCATE, BURNS& GO., 'WHOLESALE AND EETAIL IRONMONGERS CUSTOMS STREET, AUCKLAND. FURNISHING IRONMONGERY a % BUILDERS' Do. §d p CARPENTERS 1 TOOLS 1 « ROOFING IRON g I ROOFING FELT B § BAR IRON I FENCING WIRE 1 Melbourne Sports Depot .^^^^_^^^~* —^wiL^w-, 1 LITTLE COLLINS ST., .„,. "ziucvi c:c^yl^DC" Next OaJonM Bank; THE O H C.V L toM UK t THE SPECIAL "CLUB" MEl,boiibmj. patent Double Driver. Photographic. I P^^Wss^s^sas^t fTDHOTOGRAPHIC 1 M^jffiEr T\_~_ 4rf- PHOTOORAPHIC STOCK "^^^^gv 16, SHORTLiAND-STREET Y^^gSs^l^ I jT^^ SL. _M_ Havejust Received a Large ana Varied Stock \y^ \ / \l / N. J of Camenw, also many PhotoKraplilo Novelties V^ \X V / y quite cew to New Zoaland. Chem Fabrici lor X N- Jj? oarkroom windows, 2sper yard. Hydrokinone, ■' m n^ " '■ ' ma^E— thl dir\tf PCoio^Mi?h°oWxip^n eSon r \ T HARNESS HORSES, SADDLE '« Glasses to imitate. China Painting. sOLK f JLJ HORSES, and all kinds of SPRING AGENTS throughout New Zealand for SEA- ! "VEHICLES. Hirod, Bought, and Sold at VEYSJ BACKGROUNDS AND ACCES- CROWTHER'S VICTORIA STABLBS, Wel 80ME3, A . lcsloy-streeL



Tea Merchants. T V A /./ OUR IWlj . /wTFANCY Wblend, A/Vie™ / I hJj I\J LJ3. Gunsmith. Tp| TTI V I T T, V^"few GUNMAKKR- J0 ||f ?fyJ QITKEN ■ STREET, f^^M/^^^ AUCKLAND Vw, JkY\&f (Opposite the City Market). TtffilfW&sir\ Established 1850. I^S^-iy*"Nl Intending Buyers should In riwHSwr 7 BP«et tho lakok stock of I'Sfifflnp'-*' Breech and Muzzle-loading JsHßMq^f Ghiih on hand. They will see SraSniNn °10 BKBT VALUK in Auckland. S vP>ty Every gun thoroughly oxaiuln f fl'.'I*!**'^ ed and guaranteed bofore deli £tajT Hammerlcss Guns, with Siemon's m Patent Stcol Barrols, 12 and 20 gaugo; *;jj Silver's Patent Anti-recoil lluttPlatos; iB Wubloy's Bull Doe and Irish Consta -3B bulary Revolvers, also his Now Patent 5B Self-extracting Rovolver ; Kynooh's if Patent " Perfect" Reloading Motalllc - m Cartridge Cases and Crimpors; Hloy's £9 Revolver Ammunition and Motallio ~* Cartridgo Cases ; Newcastle Chilled Shot • CtirtLfja and Harvoy and l*i^on Willc'a and Laurence's Gnnpowdor; Eley's Wadding and Cartridge Cases ; Powder Flasks, HhotPouohes, Qamo Bags, Gun Casos, Cartridge Bolts. Gun Oil Tow for Gun Cleaning, Ferret Muzzles and Ool'ls, Saloon Riilos, Air Canes, Brooch-loading Implement*, Fishing Tackle, Cutlery, Fire works. REPAIRS, Including Browning and Re itockinu, spocially attended to, and satisfaction Earantoed. ____ '• 111 V 111, GUNMAKER & IMPORTER, 251, QUKKNBTHEKT. AUCKLAND. Ironiuonsicry. JB. B h A I X I 1, • VICTOIUA-BTKIBT, IMPORTER 07 BUILDERS' ft FURNISH INQ niONMONGEKT Demo* raoM Mandfaoturbbi. Bm (or Sale, *t Low R»tw- Cknwntert' Tool! Nail*. Looks. HingN Kitchen R&ngM Rwtatar Gratot, U gr««l V»rl«ty M»rblo »nd (nkmelled Bic!« MkntelpieoM Largeat Stock In AuokUnfl Marble, Klectroplato, Curb, and other Fendtn Qnlvuntsod Iron, Sheet Lead, and Zlno Slate, Cement, and Plaster INSPECTION INVITED Cheap Hardware JElousb, 234, QOEKN-STBHET, AtOKLAKD, J. & J. DICKBY HAVE FOR SAJLB ROWATT'S ANUCAPNIO LAMPS*, Also, EXTRA BURNERS, FONTS, GLOBES, AND WICB.S, And a Great Variety of CHIMNEYS. RODGERS'S. LOCKWOOD'S, & WIGFALL'S TABLE A POCKET CUTLERY, JOHNSON'S CELEBRATED SCISSORS. CLARK'S BOILERS, SAUCEPANS, fto., QRIFFITHS'S PATENT TEA AND COFFEE POTS. STAMPED TINNED MEAT AND PIH DISHES, BASINS AND MILK PANS, All Sizes, BUCKETS, TUBS, PAILS, AND OVENS, BROOMS, SCRUBBERS, WHISKS, to., HAIR, CLOTH, & NAIL BRUSHES. PARKES'B, BLACK'S, AND LYNDON'S SPADES AND DIGGING FORKS. GARDEN HOES, RAKES, 4 TROWELS. DISSTON, SORBY, AND SPEAR AND JACKSON'S HAND, RIP, AND TENNON SAWS. AXES, ADZES, TOMAHAWKS AND CHISELS, AUGERS, PLANES, HAMMERS, BRACES, TWIST AND PATENT BITS, AUi SIZES, LOCKS, HINGE NAILS, & BRASS WARE, SCOTT'S GENUINE WHITE LEAD, RAW, BOILED, & LINSEED OIL, FIVE PER CENT. DISCOUNT ALLOWED 10 CASH PURCHASERS On all Soles amounting to 20s and upward*. JT« & J. DIOKBI, 234, QUEEN-STREET, Corsctiuakcr. — TV!" 118 DOWN ha* _LtX just received a MHBQHMfIi Seloct Assortment of STAY MATERIAL, ie vHhV every variotr and colour. STAYS, CORSETS, .^Blflßk Upon the latest improve mtt I merit. MEM I Country orders puuetu- Umm f bM^& ally attended to. ■ H I |H ■ All parcels sent post free. Star and Corset-maker1



Watches. Stewart, .Dawson, & Co.'S (OF MVKUPOOL) UNRIVALLED ENGLISH WATCHES!! THE BEST AM) MOST PERFECT IJV THE WORLD. SELLING IN HUNDREDS. Tho Result of SOIBNCM. SKILL, INVEN TION, and tho APPLICATION of CAPITAL culminating In Die concentration of nil the dill'emit branches of manufacture In one huge factory, together with the adoption of the moat imiu'oved und u/liuienl machinery. Upon thiß system our factory isorganisod, ami the benefits that result, t here from may be thus summarised: —(1) The various processes of the trade, instead of being curded on in thirty to forty dif ferent places, are all brought under one inunagcinout. (2) Scientific machinery, with its wonderful exactitude, is employed with incalculable advantage for certain portions of the Watch, which are marvellously improved and perfected by this method of production. Ci| At tinl same time, and in conjunction there with, the services of tho most, highly-skilled workmen arc employed, thun blending the in tellis/cneo and judgment oM he cultivated arti ncerwith the product of the almost animated machines, liy such a combination we may say that we have realised perfection in Wnteh manufacture, and are fully justillcd in tho as sertion wo make, that in.the system us thus.'deve loped by us, there is a unity of idea, a coherence, and a fitness that, is not to he found in uny other, and that under it there is n proportion and a perfection attainable AND ATTAINED that cannot possibly be reached otherwise ; and just as the introduction of steam power revolution lscd tho Indualrios of the World, so our unique system marks a new departure in the art and science of Watchmaking. Wo will now direct our attention to the com pleted Watch, and indicate asbriellynspoasiblc some of the particulars in which tho quality of our Lever Watches may jjivo tho challenge to the World. As in n building, so in a Watch, durability and stability depend largely on the foundation. THE FOUNDATION OF OUK LKVER WATCH Id SOLIDITY ITSELF. Ourreaders would be astonished if they saw tho disc of solid metal which is intended to form the PILLAR PLATE of the future Watch. This is turned, parallel and true; it is recessed to receive the wheelwork under the dial: ie ie lltted with pillars, upon which the top plate is placed; ant when tho pair of plates, technically FRAMES, mode oil our system, are put togother, they form a foundation within which the wheels can be run witii a steadiness hitherto unattainable Our frames are what is known us HOLLOW BACK, the seat of the dial being as solid and steady as the metal itself, giving an immense advantage over the ordinary nnd cheaper make. EVKKY WHEEL is accurately gauged, and is of an absolutely exact proportion, both in size and thickness, for the position and work for THK PINIONS.—The same remark, in the attainment of perfect proportion, applies to the exquisitely polished steel-toothed Arbor, known as tho PINION, which forms the axis of each wheol, and is intermediately the receiver of the power of tho mainspring. THE ESCAPEMENT ia adjustable toanicoty that admits of the perfection of performance being attained, and although our Watches beat no fewer than 16,200 times in the hour, yet wear in this most important part is unknown. Every separate action being jewelled in hard ruby, the unwearied pulse as a consequence will heat as free, and tho DEAD HEAT action will be as perfect in ono of our Watches in Fifty years' timo as when it is tirst turned out. TrtE BALANCE STAFF.—The same remark of unlimited durability applies to the HALANCE STAFF. This, working in its holes of jewel, drilled and polished to a perfect surface of the highest gloss, sccnia to defy wear. THE HATK-SPBING is a marvel of fine manufacture, being (notwithstanding the apparent impossibility) hardone:!, and then tempered tv the highest degree of elasticity. THE DIAL N the best make, known as hard enamel, and has I he seconds piece rccosscd, so that the hand fur marking seconds is completely removed from contact with the hour hand. The UILDINU is of a very superior class, and the movement is left with a degree of hardness that would be unattainable if the gilding were not frosted and finished by steam power. This hardness means durability. The STEKL WOltK throughout the Watch ia hardened and tempered and llnished to the highest degree. Tho CASE owes its formation to the in fluences of Scientific Caso-making Machines, each case, when 11 nished, showing a symmetry and stylo, combined with strength, that mark it as first-class. It is impossible to enumerate every point of excellence in our Watches. We have not even mentioned the power of going during tho operation of winding, which power in our system never fails; norneed we enumerate any further. It simply remains; to say that the result of this organination of labour, this out lay of capital, with the use of steam power and machinery, issues in the production of a Watch that will stand the roughest wear and enjoy it, will give its owner less trouble and more com fort, will go more years and will cost less in re pair than any other watch known—a Watch, indeed, that is at once the masterpiece of in genuity and accuracy, the praise of evoryone who is intelligent and fortunate enough to possess one, and which every read or can for himself prove to ho in truth nnd in fact the best Watch over carried by ordoring one of them as under:— ORDER EARLY. OItDEK EARLY. PLEASE NOTE.—The following Prices in clude duty paid hy us. Every Watch, quality considered, cannot be bought Ketall under Double the Prices. A £7 10s KENT'S ENGLISH SILVER HUNTING LEVER FOX £3 15s Tho most perfect English Hunting Levers in the world. Every watch manufactured entirely in our own workshops. Theso watches aro specially adapted for bushwork, squatters, miners, etc., ns they will stand tho hardest wear; send for one of these watches and compare it with what retail dealers call their finest English Hunters at from £7 to fiS, and you will at once declare ours to be the better watch. A £10" 10s ENGLISH KFA TLESS HUNTING SILVER LEVER FOR. £5 IDS STEWART, DAWSON, and CO.'s Superb Keyless Hunting Levers, a triumph of utility and convenience, a watch that is also per fectly airtight, duet-tight, and damp-tight, keeping the works perfectly clean. Un equalled at Ten Guineas, onrdirectcaßh price to customers being less than the actual wholesale price to tho trade. Mado in two sizes, small and medium. PKICE £3 15s. POSITIVELY RETAIL VALUE FOR TEN GUINEAS. Also, samoAV'utch in opon face, prico<U 15s. A £12~12s ENGLISH SILVER HUNTING CHRONOGRAPH FOB £G ]5s Each watch a model of porfoction; finost 3-plato movement, full jewelled in rubles, real chronomotor expansion balance, decimal dial, contro seconds, and outsido stop; oach timed to dead beat in positions, to go exactly tho same in oxtromo heat or cold. Notwithstanding tho matchloss perfection of this watch, wo posi tively soil it ut a loss price- than rotailers charge for ordinary inf orior mado watches. PRICE £6 15. FULL RETAIL VALUE FOR 12 GUINEAS. Also, same watch, in opon faco, prico £5 15s. A £7~los LADIES' ENGLISH HUNTING LEVEE, Fo" £3 15s EVERY WATCH A WORK OF ART. elegant in shape, chaste in design, of sterling English workmanship, watchos that with fail' usago will last a lifetime We ask you to observe that we supply our magnificent lEnglish Lovers at a far less price than often charged for common foreign watches. PRICK, IN HUNTING CASES, £3 15s; IN OPEN FACE, £3 ss; practically saving to each purohaser from £3 to £1. S., D. & Co.'s LADIES' AND GENTS' MAGNIFICENT ENGLISH GOLD LEVERS Aro truly niaivollous value. Wo Bell our Ladies, open-faced Lovers at £7 15s, better watch than sold retail anywhere at £11 15s; Hunter ditto, at £10 los, positive value for £15 15s Open-face Keyless, at £1015s; and Hunters at £12 15s, nowhere equalled under £20. Theso aro facts boyond dispute Gents' Open-face, £10 15s; Hunting, £13 ss; Keyless Open-face, £1115s; Hunters, £10 15b—ench watch saving to tho purchaser from £5 to £10. STEWART, DAWSON, & CO.'S Enelish Gold 3-plntc Chronographs should be noen by ovcry Gentleman who contemplates buy ing a Gold Watch. The finest, handsomest, best, most modern, and greatest vuluo in tho world. Third —Each purchaser secures the most per fect English Lever ever made, manufactured pntirolv'in our own workshops?, unequalled for beaiitv for strength, for durability, or as a time keoue'r.' The pcrfec' ion of improved mechanism throughout, in solidity of construction, and last g nunlitios. each customer receiving an Eng lish Lever that will wear out three Foreign or American-made Watches one after another. CALL AND INSPECT THE ABOVE MARVELLOUS VALUE WHILE YOU \ HAVE THIS OPPORTUNITY. „„.-_ Al r ],BTTEHH Mill OHDEKS TO BE AD ' DRESSED— Stewart, Dawson, & Co., 195, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. igT Don't fail to write for Illustrated Watoh Pamphlet most interesting to all; GO pagos of woncferful Testimonials. British and Colonial, Illustrations of Gold and Silver Albqrts at wholesale English prices. With this will also bo sent a new 32_pago brochure, entitled "THE ENGLISH LEVER, ITS INVENTION AND DEVELOPMENT," with an essay on S.. D. and Co.'B system of business, which should bo road by cvory intending watch buyor Tho two nlmnhlntA ffrntis for tho postage, M in Stamps.



DOYAL MAIL LINE OF COACHES ALTERATION OF TIME-TABL& The Royal Mail Coach (carrying passengers) will, on and aftor 6th October. ltSf, ami until furthor notices, run to the following? Turn- Leavo Cambridge for Hamilton Junction Hell way Station daily- at 8.15 a.m.; lviunibn- fi-ora Station to Cambridge on arrival 01 Tn-Xxi irora Auckland. Leave Hamilton for Te Aroha on Mondayti Wednesdays, and Fridays on .t.- : ;■.;■! 01' Tr/dr from Auckland : roiimilv ■ it ■ n '('•■ a- hi oa Tuesdays, Thursdays, mid "Batuni;, a, v Til -11. catching the 2 o'clock Train at Hamilton Junc tion for Auckland. Booking Offtcm: _«»77imo'B Hotel, Hamilton West: Coleman* Hotel, Te Aroha; and at my Premises, Kirk wood and Lake-streets, Cambridge. n ~ "' X- CARTER, Proprietor Cambridfte. Ootober 1883.