CITY COUNCIL.

Tun regular weokly mooting of this body was held last night. Present: — The Mayor (Mr W. R. Woddel), and Crs. Stevenson, Dovoro, Crowthcr, Thompson, Montague, Aickin, Marshall, Holland, Maselield, Burns, Fleming, Ln Rocho, and Mnckcchnio.

Cokukspondknce. — letters were re ceived and disposed of as follows :—From 0 Humphrey*, drawing attention to the defective state of the public urinoi at the aido of the British Hotel, also a memo, from Sanitary Inspector ad visin" that it should be pulled down and ro-ercetcd: Referred to Streets Committeo.—From Arthur Ratchfle, asking that retaining wall proposed to be elected in Ireland-street should bo continued m front of his premises : Referred to Street* Committee—fcVom Thomas Drew, request ing permission to expose a Uttg outside his auction mart in Queen-street: Declined, as (laii siiecilied is an unusually large one, viz., 1H feel long.—From H. Sawldns, applying for loavo to erect three street lamps, similar to those at Goodson's, outside his shop: Granted.-FroniCharlesMad.lcn.fonvarding for Con noil's approval plans for two dwelling houses and shops to bo built of concrete alongside Salvation Army Barracks, in Albert-street: Approved.—From Secretary of Chamber of Commerce, requesting Coun cil to depute a committeo to atteud a con ference to be held to-day (Friday), at 11, re proposed railway bridge: Request complied with, and Streets Committee de puted to iittend.—iVom Aubrey and Eng lish, applying for permit to build a produce store, costing £175, at the corner of I'icton-strcet, I'onsonby, together with now fence and construction of crossings: Referred toKndowmentsCommittce.— From W. Adams, submitting for Council's ap proval revised plans of biiildingto bo erected on Allotment Mo. 0, in (iroy-street, at a cost estimated by the Building Surveyor as £1,200 : Approved. Haokett-stkeet. —Cr. Dovore presented a petition from the roeidonts of this thorough faro praying for the erection in it of a lamp a short distance abovo the culvert: Re ferred to Streets Committee. Stekkts Committee. —This Committee recommended :—(1) That plans and specifi cations bo prepared for construction of drain in Upper Union-street, and tenders called for tlio work in the usual way. (2) That C. Alexander's application re eloping of road on Judge Beckham's estate in Graf ton Road bo declined. (3) Re watering of Uppor Symonds-street: That the water cart driver be ordored to go down Symonds streot to Wakofield-screet, (4) Ke A. C. Brown's application for permit to erect an iron building in Abercrombie-street: That building regulations bo adhered to. (5) That the earth be sloped back, at a cost of £•_>, from W. Forrest's property in Ireland street, or the amount contributed to appli cant for building a retaining wall. (6) That the petition from residents of Union-street, re kcrbing, &c., stand O\'er until Cr. Thomp son's motion re loan allocation is dealt with. —Tho Committee also reported upon Cr. Aickin's proposition re kerbing and chan nellingon the northern side of Graf ton Road: That it had been deferred for Engineer's estimate as to cost. — Tho report was adopted, Finance Committee. —The report of this Committeo contained the following recom mendations :—(1) ThatT. and S. Morrin's tender for waterworks plant be ac cepted, in terms of the Waterworks Engineer's recommendation, viz.-, at the rate of tonnage tendered for respectively. (■2) That the front allotments in Section 53, Karangahape, bo cut out, and frontages to Jersey and Howe-streets bo sloped 1 in 2, half of tho earth to be placed in South Ward and half in Karangahape Ward, un less the South Ward are prepared to pay the wholecosfc.—On themotionof Cr. Stevenson, the words from " unless " to the end were expunged, and replaced by the following : " Enough earth to be taken from the en dowment to fill up tho hollow in Newton Road, Karangahape Ward paying half the cost." —The report, as amended, was then adopted. Kkceivku of Rates.— The Mayor read a letter from tho Rate Collector (Mr Eller), stating that Dr. Hayncs was about to perform a serious operation upon one of his legs, which would'necessitato his absence from the office for a considerable time.— Tho Town Clerk was authorised to procure a competent person to till Mr Ellyr's place temporarily!and to arrangefortheneoessary bond to be executed.

(jubks's Birthday. — A letter was received from the Colonial Secretary's Oiliec stating that the Chriatchurch City Council had pug<, rested that the Queen's birthday should be celebrated on Monday, the 2Gth, instead of Saturday, 24th, and asking for Auckland Council's opinion in the matter.— Agreed to reply that Council see no reason for the change.

Cr. Hakpeb's Hi:sionation. —Cr. Harper wrote tendering the resignation of his seat as a Councillor for the South Ward for business reasons. —Resignation accepted, and letter of regret to be sent to Cr. Harper. Stonk-Bkeakinu Machine.—The Mayor announced that the stone-breaking machine had unexpectedly arrived by the Uri^ieh King. In fact, it was on the wharf with out any of the Corporation officials being aware of it. Tho shafts, however, had not been landed, the vessel having carried them on with her. —The Town Clerk added that he had received a draft for the cost payable three days »fter sight. It had not jet been paid, however.—Referred to Legal Committee with power to act. Fire Escape.— The Mayor stated that tho now lire escape had been found to be faulty and inefficient for the purposes for which it was procured. —The agents — Messrs Morryweafhpi'—had been communi cated with and informed that the escape was defective and unsuitable, but no reply had yet been received. Sentinel Road. —Tho following tonders were received for earth cutting in Sentinol Road:—Ephraim Nicholls, £49 6s 4d (accepted); James G. Spence, £86 ss; Alexander Archibald, £62 9s ; Connell and Regan, £63; Robert Lamb, £59 11s; J. Beard, £93 12s.—Tho Engineer's estimate was f 88,

Fencino or Waikomiti Cemetery.— Tenders were received as follows for fencing the new public cemetery at Waikomiti :-John Kirby, £305 12s ; Rowland Hill, jun., £258 10s ; Samuel White, £281 10s ; Connell and Regan, £321; Elias Tascoe and Co., £305. The Engineer's estimate was £335. Row land Hill, jun.'s, tender was accepted.

Bank Contract.—Tho Mayor mentioned that tho contract with the National Bank expired on the 20th inst. A portion of tho loan — viz., tho second portion of the £200,000—was still in the Bank's hands. He therefore moved that tho matter should be referred to the Finance Cornniittee,— Seconded and agreed to, . Levvimj oy Rates,—On the motion of tho Mayor it was resolved to levy the general rate of Is in tho £,and tho annual speoialrccurringrateof Isinthe £, as already advertised.—At the roquestof Cr. Devore the following legal opinion dated Bth May was road from tho City Solicitor, —addressed to the Town Clerk :—" In reply to yours of tho 21st inst., I beg to advise the Council that I am of opinion thnt Sections 108, 111,. and 112 of The Municipal Corporations Act, IS7G, are controlled by Section 1!) of Tho City or Auckland Ad ditional Loan Act, ISS3, inasmuch as while any rate is payable under tho last mentioned Act. the Council cannot lovy under those sections more than is specifically mentioned in Sections 10S and 111, and such sums must hot in the Whole exceed the difference between the rate levied under Section 10 and 2s in the £, During the time any rate is levied under the Loan Act, no other rates are leviable which, with the rate levied under the Lonn Act, v'tmld e.s ceed 2s i» fcho £on tho annual valuo.—l am, etc., Tiios. Cotter, .City Solicitor,"

New Works.—Authority was gives to advertise for tenders for kerbing and chan nelling in Graham and Hardinge-streets ; also for extension of Newton Road pujvert, and construction of culrert in West-street. Leases.—Tlio Corporation seal was ap. pended to 11 lenses, and they were duly signed.

City Engineer's Report.—The follow ing report, dated Bth May, was received from the City Engineer :—" I herewith forward sketch plan of proposed timber foot bridge across Cemetery gully. This bridge will bo entirely of timber, on masonry or concrete foundations, with the necessary ironwork in straps and bolts. Tho longth of the bridge is 300 feet, width 8 feet on top, height at deepest part 75 feet. A section of each pier is shown according to tho height required. There will beS spans of 40 feet each and 2 spans of 15 feet each. I estimate the cost of the bridge, as shown, at £1,000, exclusive of approaches and a piece of land that will be required at landing on eastern end. If tho Council approve of this style of bridge, I will at once proceed with the working drawings. Mr Chambers informed me to day that an iron bridge of this plan could not be erected for twice the money." A sketch plan accompanied the report.—After some discusron as to the advisability of erecting an iron bridge, the whole repovt was referred to the Streets Committee,

Kyber Pass Road.—Cr. Mackechnie moved, "That an additional gas-lamp be erected in Kyber Pass Road, near to the

residence- of Mrs Connell."—The resolution was seconded, but after some discussion it was referred to the Streets Committee. Ward Works.—Cr. Thompson moved, " That the Finance Committee be in structod to inquire into and report on the following, viz. : The works already com pleted or in course of construction in each of the wards of tho city, and all expenses incurred in connection there with fairly chargeable against the portion of tho loan allocated to such wards." —Cr. Mackochnie moved, as an amendment, " That the Engineer be instructed to make a return of all works completed or in course of construction since tho new wards joined the city, and the Treasurer a return of all expenses connected therewith." — This waa seconded but negatived by the Council.—Cr. Mackechnie then moved as a further amendment that the word " fairly" should be excised. This also was lost and tho motion carried.

Lowkr QOKEK-ST. — Cr. Aickin moved, "That the question of the better lighting of Lower Queen-street and its immediate vicinity be referred to the Engineer to re port upon."—Agreed to. Finance Committee.—Cr. Mackechnie moved "That Cr. Devore's name be added to the Drainage Committee." Carried. The rough minutes were then read, and the Council rose.

HARBOUR BOARD.

Proposed Railway Bridge,

A special meeting of the Harbour Board,

convened for the purpose of authorising the Works and Tariffs Committee to inquire into and report upon the'proposed railway bridge to connect with railway and wharf, or any other matter affecting the question, was held yesterday afternoon. Lhero were present: The Chairman (Mr Graves Aickin), and Messrs D. H. McKenzie, J. Lamb, G. W. Owen, and M. Niccol.

The Chairman explained that he had con vened the meeting in accordance with a promise made at a conference of the Cham ber of Commerce, Harbour Board, and some members of the City Council, so that this question of the bridge from the end of the Railway Wharf connecting with the rail way bridge or, connecting with Fort and Customs-streets, should be considered. It was a matter with which the interesta of the Harbour Board were largely iden. tified, inasmuch as it was proposed to use some of their allotments in Customs street for the extension of the bridge. For that reason, it was just as well to hare a Committee to look after their interests. He therefore proposed, "That the Works and Tariffs Committee be a Committee for the purpose of inquiring into and reporting upon the matter of the proposed railway bridge connecting with the Railway Wharf, or any other matter having relation there to."—The resolution was seconded, and carried nem con.,

The Chairman then went on to explain that a conference of the bodies interested, viz., the City Council, Harbour Board, and Chamber of Commerce, had been called for to-day at 11 o'clock. The President of the Chamber of Commerce was now in communication with the Minister of Public Works, and had received a telegram from the Under-Secretary stating that the plans of the bridge had either been posted or were about to be posted. The Minister himself had also telegraphed that he would give tho matter his immediate attention. Ho (the Chairman) therefore did not know that there would be much business to do at tho meeting today. Doubtless the Conference would be again postponed. The members present then resolved them selves into a meeting of the Works and Tariffs Committee for the despatch of other business.

CROWN LANDS BOARD.

The ordinary meeting of the Crown Lands Board was held yesterday afternoon. Pre sent : Mr 1). A. Tole (chief commissioner), Messrs May, Meat, Tonks, and Dr. Camp bell. The business consisted of the results of the recent lands sale, held on the sth inst., the proceeds of which were £4,565 8s 3d, and leases of six sections brought £55 per year. The Board gave Mr Tole autho rity to declare the unsold allotments, rural and suburban, open for private sale. An application from thirty settlers in the Waikato districts desiring iheir town grants of 10 acres each. In consequence of the delay in making the application it was determined to send the applica tion to the Minister for Crown lands. An application from Mrs Williams, Gisborne, executrix under her late husband's will to administer and retain possession of the land, wasorderedto be sent to Wellington for legal advice Mr H. S. Andrews, of the Mangere Road Board, wrote respecting the recent accident at the mountain, wnich resulted in the de&th of Robert Pollock, and ask,ed that the West Board might have control of the.pits, so as to prevent further accident. Mr An drews is. to be informed that control had al ready been placed in the hands of the Road Board.—Mr V. E. Rice, Secretary of the Board of Education, applied for a ssetion of twelve acres of land at Okfiihau as a re serve for school purpqses. Mr Tole said the land wa.B available, but it was home stead lai^d. Inquiry to be made of the local agent as to whether the land ha,jj been applied for.—Joseph Prescott applied fora license for prospecting for minerals atCoro raandel, 1$ was resolved to grant the license at the next meeting cf the Board, in the event of no valid reason for. refusing it be received in the Jnteriip.— Mr Thomas Webster's opplipation that COO acres of land be »at apart for the growth of tropical plants at Kaiwaka, was referred to the Assistant Surveyor General. A number qI applications were received respecting Cr<ywn Grants, etc.

THE NEW SAYINGS BANK.

History of the Bank.

The Auckland Savings Bank was founded by Dr. Johnson, Rev. Thos. Ruddle, Rev. J. P. Churton, J. J. Symonds, J. Logan Camp bell, John McDougall, David Graham, R. A. Fitzgerald, T. S, Forsaith, J. J. Monte fiore, J. Dilworth, Alex. Kennedy, W, S. Grahame, Andrew Sinclair (Colonial Secre tary), Alex. Shepherd (Colonial Treasurer), D. Rough, and \Ym. Connell, Esquires, who hold their first meeting in Messrs Brown and Campbell's store on the 3rd December, 1549, and deputed J. Logan Campbell, Epq, (Hon. Secretary), to draw up rules and regulations for the management of the Bank, which wore adopted at a subsequent mooting hold on the 12th December, 1-846. The bank was opened for the benefit qf Europeans and Maoris on June 5, 1847, Messrs. J. L. Campbell, J, Dilworth, and J. J. Monteiioro noting as hon. accountants for six months. The trus tees attended for one hour on sth, 7th, 12th, and 14th of June, and no deposits were made', On June 19th the first deposit of £\Q, was made by Matthew Fleming, father of the present Councillor. When the period of service of tho hon. treasurers expired, the Government' was invited to take over the control of the institution, and the Auckland Savings Bank, as a Government institution, wns carried on in the office of the Uaion Bank of Australia from the 29th Way, 1848. The first investment rn.tt.de by the trustees was in Gevernment eight per cent, dphontiwes, purchased, irom ten to twelve and a-half per cent. dWoount The first financial difficulty occurred in October, 1850, when Vh.o Government was requested tq authorise a temporary loan of £3QQ fa enable the withdrawals of small gums to be met, and to avoid selling debentures, In 1852, the Government applied for the refund of £46 5s 8d for articles supplied, but it was not until the following year that the demand could be met. In the same year, the trustees de clined to receive deposits from more than one member in a family, owing to the difficulty of procuring investments. Go vernment debentures at par wer,e sought for, but not being obtainable, the trustees endeavoured to invest £700 at 10 per cent., but in vain. On the 17th March, 1354, the management invested tho sum of £400 at eight per cent, on sixty acres of land at Mount Eden, and that mortgage is still held by the bank for the same amount at seven per cent. In the following month, ac commodation was no longer available at the Union Bank, and the use of a room, next to the Colonial Bank of Issue was granted by the Government. At t>h,P plose of 1854 a further sum of £300 was lent at 10 per cent., and in the following year th,e ftrst investment was made in Prov^ncia^ Govern, m«nt debentures, bearing interest at 10 per cent, for ten years. The seoond decade in the history of. the Bank, extend ing frpm 1857 to 1867, was the most import ant }n its whole career, The influx of ex cellent settlers under the 40-acre Byntem and the introduction of 10,000 Imperial troops, led to large increases in the deposits while a considerable portion of the pay of the Waikato Militia was also deposited in

the Bank, targe withdrawals were made between 1865 and 186G, and to meet these the trustees were compelled to realise on some of the securities. About 20 feet frontage of the present site was granted to the Bank by the Provincial Government in 1859, and ■ a further frontage o£ sixteen feet having been purchased for £375, the trustees decided in May, 1860 to erect banking premises, not to cost more than £1,000, and borrowed £1,200 at ten per cent, for five years for the purpose. The discovery of gold at the Thames in 1867 revived prosperity in Auckland, but the good results were not felt by the Bank until 1869. A slight increase marked each year until 1873, when the first large increase took place. The hours of atten dance were extended, and in 1876 a penny bank was established, and has proved suc cessful beyond expectations. From 1877 to 188+ (the fourth decade) the business of the Bank has been continuously prosperous. The deposits were respectively £96,102 2a 7d and £264,516 7s 7d. The erection of tha f resent building was decided upon in 1880. tis certainly one of the handsomest in the colony, and a striking ornament to our main thoroughfare.

MR LIONEL PHILLIPS'S CREDITORS.

On Tuesday and Wednesday last the Offi cial Assignee was engaged in making an investigation into Mr Lionel Phillips's insol vency. Mr Gabriel Lewis was examined on the former day. He stated that he had considerable transactions with the bank rupt, selling good* for him from time to time and his P.N. tor them, and also making ad vances on the security of the bond warrants. He charged 7i per cent, for commission, guarantee and discount. Mrs Frances Phillips deposed that on her marriage with the bankrupt her aunt in Sydney sent her £500, with which the greater part of the furniture was purchased. The furniture was settled upon her, and shel there fore claimed it as well as the house, subject, however, to a mortage of > £450, which had been given to secure a banlc overdraft to her husband. She could not say what the household expenses were, The bankrupt deposed that he commenced business on the Ist of June, 1883, his available property up till that time having been scrip valued at £279 Bs. He owed at that time £215, and had no cash capital or other account. The purchases he had made during the'time of business amounted to about £4,792. H» could not say how much he received. He had had a clerk at £2 10s per week, a traveller at £3 per week, with travelling expenses at the rate of £1 per ..day, ana witness himself drew between £5 and £6 per week for himself. The average ex» penses, exclusive of, what : he himself drew, would be about £16 10s or>£l7per week. The deficiency when he filed was £1,203 9s 9d. For £SOO of this loss he could not account. He bad at first put down his wife's property as an asset, but subsequently found that he could not touch it. An offer of £1,300 was made in December last for his wife's house in College Road. It« present value was about £1,000. The Bank of New Zealand held bills to tne .amount of £683 2s lOd, of which they had £428 under discount. In addition they had a.mortg age of £450 as security ' for overdraft. [ The further examination was adjourned till Monday.

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1 ----- - Ani'tioTis. JOHNL EYDON.] [KDWARD LEYDON. MONDAY, MAY 12, at 11 o'Clock. JOHN AND E. LEYDON have received instructions from A. G.Hamilton to sell on the Premises, Stratford-street, Conquest Place, Parnell, on the above date, TH|u^%lEi F N D&ffi|S Si»S£» stands and Ware, flrst-class Sewing Machine, Cots. Mirrors. Perambulator, Pictures, Carpets, Oilcloth. A Superior Lot of Kitchen Utensils, too numerous to particularise. The whole is llrat-class. and will well repay the inspec tion of intending purchasers. TUESDAY, MAY 13. THE Subscriber haa received instructions from Mr E. Gibbons to sell at his Land Mart, Queen-street, on Tuesday, 13th May, At Twelve O'Cr.ocic, THE LARGE TWO-STOREY DWELLING HOUSE (BOItT OP FIBST-CLASS TIMBER), AND SIX ALLOTMENTS, With a Frontage to tho Harbour and Frontage to two Streets. BEST SITE IN ONEHUNGA, now taking a start and going ahead rapidly. The Allotments command a splandld view af Mangero and the Manukau. If hM sold in one lot, will be offered in two lots. TERMS:CASH, Or, £100 may remain on the property at lO?,'. GEORGE SIBBIN, Auctioneer. WEDNESDAY, MAY 14, At 12 o'cleck noon. BY ORDER OF THE REGISTRAR OF THE SUPREME COURT. FREEHOLD AND LEASEHOLD PROPERTIES. G. \V. BINNEY TTAS received instructions to sell, by Public Auction, at his Mart, Fort-street, on Wednesday, May 14th, at twelve o'clock noon, THE FOLLOWING FREEHOLD PROPERTIES :— ALLOTMENT 31. PARISH OF WHAN GAPE, containing 510 acres. ALLOTMENT 429, PARISH OF TAUPIRI, containing 42 acres. ALLOTMENT C, TOWN OF CHURCHILL, PARISH OF WHANGAPE, containing one food. ALLOTMENT 293 (Eastern Portion),PARISH OF PUKEATUA, containing CD acres. ALLOTMENT 181 (North-west Portion), * PARISH OF PUKEATUA, containing£oacres. ALSO, THE FOLLOWING LEASEHOLD PROPERTY, viz.:— PART OF ALLOTMENT 13, PARISH OF WHANGAPE, containing 93 acreß, for a period of -1 years from the Ist May, 187 C, at a rental of £5103 per annum, payable yearly on' the Ist of May of each year. The above arc all to be sold in one lot, and subjtct to a mortgage for £730. All particulars and conditions of salo can be obtained from the Solicitors. Messrs Russell and Campbell, Wyndham-street, Auckland. WEDNESDAY, MAY 21, 1884. WAIATARUA. ELLERSLIE. VILLA SITES! VILLA SITES! R. C. GREENWOOD WILL Sell by Auction, at the Mart of Mr W. Dowden, Queen-street, on Wednesday, 2lßt May, at noon, 200 ACRES OF VERY CHOICE VOLCANIC SOIL, cut up into Residence and Business Sites of from three-quarters .of an acre to ~> acres eaoh, having nearly 2,000 feet frontage to the Panmnre Road, and run ning back 3.000 feet to theWaiataruaLako, St. John's College. Tho position of this Land needs no further comment, being only three-quarters of a mile distant from the Ellerslio Railway Station, and having the proposed Trams and Railway from St. Helier'a running through, it. The soil is of the richest description of volcanic, covered with surface stone, tho whole of which stone is valu able for fencing purposes, and worth £15 to £20 an acre for ballast. One grand feature in the property offered is its proximity to the large body of water known aa tha TTaiatarua Lake (St. John's College), wnieli for boating and fishing purposes alone is moßt valuable. The easy approach to the property from Elleralle is a great advantage, as It is but a few minutes' walk from the Ellerslie Station. Persons desirous of securing a homestead on volcanic soil ought not to lose the present oppor tunity of acquiring one, aa this is about the only block of volcanic land of any size likely to come into the market. There will be no prohibitory reserve on the land, and the terms are very easy. TERMS! . Ono-flfth cosh, the balance can remain for five . years at 7 per cent per annum, or the whole or any portion of it can ho repaid on any quarter day within that time. Arrangements may also be mode for advances towards the erection of buildings on lots Bold, ' which may be repaid by instalments if desired. The interest on such advances will be at the rate of seven per cent, per annum. ALL THAT VALUABLE ESTATE, consist ing of 111 Acres Rich Volcanic Boil, mostly Improved, in grass, together with orchards, gardens, etc., and situated near the LAKE, NORTH SHORE, known as the property of R. M. Kay. There is a good house on tho property, and the views are unsur passed. This is a splendid opportunity for anyone wishing to acquiro a grand home stead in a rising and fashionable distriot, or for speculation, as-the land Will cut up well and ought to command a ready sale in ally easy. For further particulars apply to Mr W. AITKEN, Land Agent, Or K. C. GREENWOOD, Auctioneer. B. TONICS.] [R. C. CAMS.] [B. D. TONKS. THURSDAY, MAY 19. 1 At 12 o'clock. REMUERA. REMUERA. REMUERA. VICTORIA AVENUE AND PORT LAND ROAD. THE UNSOLD PORTION OF THE REMUERA ESTATE. B. TONES & CO.' HAVE received instructions'to sell on Monday, the 19th hist., at 12 o'clock, noon, THK UNSOLD PORTION of the REMUERA KSTATE, cut up Into conveniently sized allotments of from one acre upwards. Plans will bo ready in a few days. " ' " DURHAM YARDS. I^OR SALE, at the Durham Yards, JT every Tuesday, at 11 o'clock, HIDES, TALLOW, WOOL, ana SB3NB, HUNTER & NOLAN. Musical. PIANOS MIGNON (\ MIGNON PIANOS PIANOS MIGNON \ \ MIGNON PIANOS PIANOS MIGNON \J MIGNON PIANOS THIRST SAMPLES JUST ARRIVED JUST ARRIVED AMD ON VIEW AT J. HOWDErTS, ON VIEW AT J. HOWDEN'S, QUEEN-STREET, Adjoining Bane of New Zealand, MTGNON PIANOS A PIANOS MIGNON MIGNON PMWis J I pianos MIGN'ON itIGKON W.....VK. U PIANOS UKINOH >



THURSDAY, MAY 15. THE REMUERA YARDS. FOR SALE, nt the Remuern Yards, on ■ Thursday next, May 15, at one o'clock, FAT CATTLE, Sheep, Pigs, Calves, Dairy Cows, Store Cattle. For Private Siilo, Sausage Skins of prime quality. ALFRED BUCKLAND., FRIDAY, MAY 16. THE lIAYMARKET. FOR SALE, at tho Haymarkot, on Triday, May Hi, HANDSOMK GRKY GELDING, "Tidal Wave." (iyrs old, safe and sure jumper up to 15 stone Thoroughbred Gelding, "Smlko." fast and good fencer, perfect haul;. Also, 8 First-class Carriage or Hansom Cab Horses. Trials given. Pair of Chestnut Buggy Horses, 5 and Gyrs old, Bound and quiet, and well matched ; from Wanganui. ALFRED BUCKLAND. FRIDAY, MAY IG. THE HAYMARKET. FIRST-CLASS PURE-BRED CLYDES DALE MAKES. FOR Sale, on Friday next, May Kith, at 11 o'clock, ox lllnguroointi, from Port Chalmers, 10 Choice CLYDKSDALK MARKS with flrst-class pedigrees; many of them prizo-takorß, and in foal to the best sires in Otago. Tho above are of very choice quality, and will prove a valuable addition to our present stock, and should command the attention of our Far mers and Graziers. ALFRED BUCKLAND. ■ pOUNTiIY CATTLE SALES, Pokeno—Monday, May 13. Drury—Wednesday, May 21. Papakura—Wednesday, May 28. ALFRED BUCKLAND. ■WEDNESDAY, MAY 14, At 11 o'Clook. THE HAYMARKET. BY ORDER OF THE TRUSTEES IN THE ESTATE OF THE LATE ME DAVID THOMPSON. FOR unreserved salo on Wednesday, May 14th, at 11 o'clock, at the Homestead, Lowe Bank, near Flat Bush, tho following live and dead stock :— 3 Horses, 4 Cows 2 Double-furrow Ploughs 3 Single-furrow Ploughs, Mould Plough, Grubber, Soarrifler 3 Seta Harrows, a Disc Harrow, Cam bridgo Roller, Plain Roller, Hayrake 2 Carts, Harness, McCormack's Wire binder, Johnston's Twine-binder 1 Stack Hay 2 Stacks Straw, Oats, Potatoes, and Sun dries Also, Tho adjoining Homestead, a Farm con taining SO Acres Rood level Land, with small Cottago upon it. divided into four fields, 15 acres of which ore fallow, the balance in grass. , Luncheon provided. * ALFRED BUCKLAND. FOR PRIVATE SALE, on liberal terms, the Kstate of Wm. McLaughlin, Esq., containing about 3,000 acres, in lots of 4U acres and upwards, aa may be agreed upon. This property is near the Papatoitoi Station; has been in grass for about 20 years; is well adapted for agriculture, and is in good heart for cropping as well as bearing good grass at the present tirno. Terms: One-third Cash balance can remain at fi per cent Apply t Wm. McLaughlin, Esq., or ALFRED BUCKLAND. FOR SALE, a Choice Farm, fenced, and in grass, equally near the Kihikihi and Te Awa mutu Townships, containing SSG acres. ALLOTMENTS Nos. SI and 35, containing 100 acres, at Wliirlwhiri, near Waiuku; substan tially fenced: fronting tho Maoris' road loadln to Walkato' Heads. FARM — Lot 95, Whangaroa, County of Raglan, containing 300 acres; good Homestead, considerably improved (adjoining the farm of W. Harsard); price required, £700. Also, about 700 acres adjoining the above. ALFRED BUCKLAND. TUESDAYS. THE HAYMARKET. SALE OF WOOL, SHEEPSKINS, HIDES, TALLOW, HAY and STRAW, each TUESDAY, at 12 o'clock. ALFRED BUCKLAND. Hydraulic Lime. ' i HYDRAULIC LIME I § TRADE MARK g !• J^Wlson&C?! I AUCKLAND, N.Z. ' p H A P CONCRETE. Our PRICES, from dato, will be as follows, in quantities of Three Bags and over: GROUND ROCHE .. is Cd Per Bushel ROUGH ROCHE.. ..Is PLASTERING LIME .. Is CD „ SLAKE LIME .. ..la ~ „ SAND, PIPES, AND BRICKS, AS USUAL. J. WILSON & CO. Auckland, April 17,1884. Money. T ONDON LOAN AND DISCOUNT COMPANY, HIGH-STREET, NEXT TO ATKINS PRINTING OFFICE. £5 to 1,000. Thia Company grants Loans on PERSONAL SECURITY FREEHOLD AND LEASEHOLD SECURITY FIRST AND SECOND MORTGAGES, or on any available security, ropayable in WEEKLY OR MONTHLY INSTALMENTS, • • . or in any way to suit the Borrower, Loans may bo repaid at the rate of Sixpence per week in tho Pound. Bills Discounted at Current Rates. Bank of- England Notes anfl .Australian Bank Notes Bought. All communications strictly confidential. LONDON LOAN ~AND~DISCOUNT CO., HIGH-STREET (Next to Atkins Printing Office.) Optician. &c. ' TP 1, A 0 O 0 X, • OPTICIAN, .. HAS IN STOCK BPECTACLKB AND KYK GLASSES of every description. An Acouratb Fit Guakantkbd. COMPOUND MICROSCOPES & TELK ' SCOPES, •"" Powerful and Cheap. ASTOOID BAIWMKTBM, THERMONBTBJW. ELKBTRIO BELIS, BATTEiUBS, AND FITTUJCW. . AND MARINE GLASSES THEODOLITES. SEXTANTS, COMPASSES. SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT.- TAYLOR* SEWING MACHINES. The Balance of Stock of these excellent Hand and Treadle Machines will ba sold at SU per rent discount. Nearly SCO In nee in Aucfc 'and. . OPPO3ITE THE POST-OFFICE, HAZARD'S "SIGNAL" GLASS. gfte^agaj BINOCULARS «BOgi|ii TELESCOPES BPlf ilPri Bye Preservers. W. HV HAZARD, Gunmaker and Optician,



Tl/TR "'• H. JONES, M.R.C.V.S..L. (Member of the Royal Collogo o£ Veter inary Surgeons, London), lato Veterinary Sur geon, North Metropolitan Tramway Company, London, lias commenced practice in Auckland, and may bo consulted on Diseases of Horses, Cattle, and Domesticated Animals at tho Masonic Hotel, Princes-street. All communica tions left at Mr Ilaslctt's, Chemist, Queen-st. will rcceivo prompt attention. Telephono No. 10. Tho Reßister of Members of tho Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons can be seen at Mr Haslett's. ■RCTERVOUS DEBILITY. DR. K. C. WBST'D ivitßVß AND BRAIN TKKAT mcNT, a. guaranteed Speolflo for Hyßteria, Dlral ness Convulsions, Vita. Nervous Neuralgia, Headache, Nervoua Prostration caused by the use of alcohol or tobacco, Wakafulnoss, Mental Depießsion, Softening of tho Brain resulting !tn insanity, and leading 10 misery, decay, and death. Premature Old Age caused by over-exer tion of the brain, youthful folly, or over-lndnl gence. Each box contains on© month's treat mont 6s a box, or ois boxes for 25», sen! bj mail prepaid on receipt of price. \VK GUARANTEE SIX BOXK3 To cure any case. With each order received by us for six boxea, accompanied with 255. we will eend the purchaser our written guarantee to re fund the money if tho treatment does not efftel ■ oure. Guarantees issued only by J. P. KING AND SONS. Chemists. Qaeen-itraat AnokltnS. Tea Merchants. T E Llgl LUXURY/y/l is 10 OUR Hf ml Im Wblend, A/2/10 LB.



Drapery. Direct Importers /€^^\ /v try v\ 1 J.&W- WILLIAMS, | V, NEWTON I DRAPERY, CLOTHING, AND FANCY GOODS. T>ONSONBY. T. B. ROBSON'S DRESSMAKING ESTABLISHMENT. Under tho Mannprempnt of MISS FRIEND, who has lately arrived from England, and had Large Experience. STYLE, FIT, AND ECONOMY IS OUR MOTTO. LADIES' OWN MATERIALS CAREFULLY AND EXPEDITIOUSLY MADE UP. T. B. ROBS ON'S DiurERY, Millinery, and Dressmaking Establishment. Ponsonby. T\7" ELLESLEY HOUSE. JUST OPENED. NEW, CHEAP, AND FASHIONABLE MILLINERY AND DRAPERY FOR AUTUMN AND WINTER WEAR. A. LOVKTT Begs to nnnounco tho ARRIVAL of hi 3 NEW SEASON'S GOODS, which for Style and Good Valuo CANNOT BK EXCELLED. A CHOICE ASSORTMENT OF DRESSES, BROCHB SILK AND VELVETEEN MERINO, CASHMERE, &c. HATS, BONNETS, FEATHERS FLOWERS, RIBBONS . JACKEIS, ULSTEKS, and MANTLES IN THE LATEST STYLES. GOOD VALUE. FLANNELS, AND ALT. KINDS OP MANCHESTER and BELFAST GOODS. For CHEAP and STYLISH MILLINERY WE. CANNOT BE EQUALLED. ' LADIES SHOULD TAY US A VISIT BEFORE BUYING ELSEWHERE. TAILORING DEPARTMENT. Thk MEN'S MERCERY, TAILORING, and WOOLLEN DEPARTMENT IS WELL STOCKED WITH NEW AND FASHIONABLE GOODS. FIRST-CLASS CLOTHING TO MEASURE .AT MODERATE PRICES. HATS. TIES, SCARVES ■ SHIRTS, COLLARS, UMBRELLAS HOSIERY, &c. A. HEAVY STOCK OK WOOLLENS AND TAILORS' TRIM MINGS ALWAYS ON HAND. THE TRADE SOTI'LIED AT WHOLESALE THICE. 1 T OVETT, A. IiOVKTT, IMPORTER, Wkllesluy-st., 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, G2, QUEEN-STREET, Has now opened his First Parcel of NEW AND SEASONABLE GOODS, and would request an early inspection. They have been well bought, and are marked VERY LOW. CASHMERE FRENCH MERINOS BROCHES SERGES NEW CHECKS 4 WINCEYS VELVETEENS (in Black and all the New Colours) ULSTERS DOLMANS JACKETS FOR CAPES SASH RD3BON3 FUR TRIMMINGS A Splendid Assortment of— NEW WINTER HOSIERY BLANKETS, RUGS, SHEETINGS, ETC. MEN'S AND BOYS' CLOTHING in Great Variety. A well-assorted Stock of Men's Mercery. OPPOSITE BANK OF NEW ZEALAND Conveyances.



Nelson, IVloate & Co.'i CELEBRATED CHALLENGE ... I QUEEN-STREET AUCKLAND Nest the New Zealand Glotning Factory. Coachbnilders. &c mHAMES GAKHIAGB ANU UKAY JL FACTORY JAMES MACKIE, Pkopriktos, TICTORIA-STREET EAST, AUCKLAND Repairs of overr description in Wood and Iron neatly executed on the shortest notice. Springs made and repaired. - Alwaya on Hand—A large quantity of Ltuntw, also Ironbark Shaftn and Spokes, Rod Hum Felloes, and Hobart Tovra Hardwood. N.B.—Countrr Ordersponotnallrattended, to LIGHT HARNESS HORSES, SADDLE HORSES, and, all kinds of SPRING VEHICLES, Hired, Bought, and Sold at CROWTHER'S VICTORIA STABLES. Wei lealey-Btreet. O USIN S AND ATKIN, COACH BUILDERS, Elliott and Albert-streets, Have in Stock— Donble ana Single-seated Buggies, Hooded Phaatons. Vis-a-viß, Waggonettes, Dog Carts, Second-hand l'hectona and Bugeios. Also, Many Thonsands Seasoned Finished Spokes, tho Best Stock In Auckland. Pnblic Baths. GO T O B A T H to ROTH'S PUBLIC HOT, COLD, AND SHOWER BATHS, Victoria.-stkeet East. Charge—ONK SHILLING. Open all week dart from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m., and SUNDAY MORN INGS from 6 till 10 a.m. The Bathrooms are all private, and supplied with erery.convem. lence, Turkish towels, flesh and hair brushes, oombs, respirators, soaps, fee. Seloot Bath rooms (private) for Ladies every day. at all hoars, with femato attendance, One Shilling and Sixpence. Pleas* iC» the address—Victoria, street East, aboro tht. Greyhound Hotel, an' neit the Cheap Bedding and Furniture Mai* A.Bcklui. N.B.—Uurhsr In attundAaao-



Dress and Fashion. FOR GOOD VALUE TRY FOR CASH OWLY TRY IMPORTERS OF DRESS FABRICS, & 0 ., & c . NOVELTIES IN CHECKS AND STRIPES ON HAND AND TO ARRIVE, EX S.S. TONOARIRO. FOR THE GENUINE TK* LOUIS VELYETEE¥I Aiffmfts. 800 & 802, QUEEN-ST3IEET. KRAN'GII AT NEWiIIARKCT.



Ironmongery. WINGATE, BURNS! CO, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL IRONMONGERS CUSTOMS STREET, AUCKLAND. \ ■ x FURNISHING IRONMONGERY g % BUILDERS' Do. 2 6 * CARPENTERS' TOOLS I % ROOFING IRON S I ROOFING FELT | 1 BAR IRON | FENCING WIRE J §



■I i.1!..f. ~1. ... . 1 .■H»_i_ mi ILJ ' r «.. .1 . '.. ■—■ I. ■■ ■ — Lutest Improvement*. Valuable Appliance*. Ten Years' Guarantee. Fatent Automatic Winder. -Patont Drop-Rollers. CtrliriAfn Patent Looao-Wincllug-Wlienl. Pntont Threiul Rcloasor. Wer. otWn'U theina Machines kopt in Repairs for tbroo years FREE OF UL ■" m w CHARGE. Illustrated Cataloguos and Sumples ofWorkfreo MAP U I !\1 C Q "^THE WEUTHIEM SEWING MACHINE AGENCY, IVIAUniI«i.O w j BE ALE, 170, yLKK N street. AUCKLAND.



;rchant* MOATE & Co. BRINK OUR fup IJBHB f^l It fee* He Equal far True Natural Plavtav, Value, ni Straaitk. PRICES 2/-,2/4,2/8!T 3/-, 3/4, 4/- r Mb. •■« fc-r&. Packets. HALF-CHESTS. BOXES. "PRESS," "Mr. Haliaa to ■ PrafaMtoMi Taa Taalar Mi Blaaiar." ATTASBKD COLD ft SILVER MEDALS. , jBLSON,|[OATB*jJo. TEA MERCHANTS, CHRISTCHURCH, oUNEDITt, AUCKLAND* WELLINGTON. ISEHTS-EVSRYWJHEIIB- Books and Stationery. HpflE AUCKLAND CIRCULATING JL LIBRARY. 212 - Q, U E E N - S T It E E T - 212 (Opposite McArthur's), N. G. LENNOX (Late K. Wayte), Proprietor. The Oldest Circulating Library in the Province. Contains ufwabiib of 0,000 Books. Over 300 New Books have boon added during the six months ending March last. The following is a Selection from tho Latest Additions :— "Our Queen," bj- avitluir of "Graco r>avlin K ." "Autobiogniplis- of A. Trollopo." Conway's "Life of Curiylc," Barrett's "SASo of Edwin Forrest," Hawthorn's "Prince Saroni's Wifo," Jla\vloy Smart's " ] ford Lines," Clark Kussoll'B "LiUle Loo." Chirk Itusscll's "Hound tlio Gnl lerj- Five," I'helps's '"Beyond the Gates," "Tho Bread-winners," "Evans's "Lives o£ American President:i," lloppus's "A Great Treason," Stevenson's "Silverado Squatters," Gilmorc'B " Travel, War » ml Shipwreck," Walker's "Tour in Australia and Naw Zealand," Bullock Hall's "Gleanings in Ireland,"Dowden's "Studiesin Literature," Sinnctfs "Occult World,"^tablo's "Wild Adventures Hound the Polc'^Blind'a "Life of George Kliot." Thomas's "Life of George Bund," (liloliristVLifoot Mary Lamb, llovvc'a " Lite of Margaret Fuller," Fitzgerald s "World Behind Hie Ke.e.iK-s." KrostVOlcl Show ii]en.">Sanaon's"AlenioirsortheJansons,"Frbßt'B " Circus Life." Hutton's "The Fiery Cross," Ridley's "Our Captain," Lady MajondioVOnco More," Ellis's '■ 1 ,and of the Fetish," Honstoun'a "Memories of Grcii !Uci!." stout's "Scraps from my Sabertasche." Cleland's "Inchbracken."Mra Marshall's •■Court and the Cottage," Charmo'a "Five Months in Egypt,""Politics and Life in Mars." Sitwell's "Seeketh Not Her Own," Beale's "Simplicity and Fascination," Cooto'B " Western pßeiflc." Houstoun'a " Sink or Swim," Oliphant'a " Altiora Peio," Blackburno's " A Woman Scorned," Barkley's "My Boyhood," Godfrey's "My Queen," Lynn's "Ermyn," Ouidu's "Freacoea," Buchanan's "Annan Water," McCarthy's " Maid of Athonß," Tytlor'a 'Marie Antoinette," Tuckey's "Joan of Arc." Holt's "Fancy Drosses Described," Griffin's " Memories of tho Past." Cot ton and Payne's "Colonies and Dependen cie?," "Life of Arminius Vambery," Jones's "Loner Yours in Australia," Kingston's "Heir of KilhlljLTi." Trollope'a "Mr Scarborough's Family," Rutherford's "Fenian Conspiracy ' Ashley's "James and Philip Van Artoveldo. Also, a Department of SELECTED FKKNCH NOVELS. Single Subscription, 53; Double, 7s Gd, per quarter. Experienced Lady Librarian. /GROUND LIMB. fiROUND UME KOE SALE * SOUTHGATB 8 MAHUKANGI HYDRAULIC OROUND KOCHE UME, In xdj quantity, for Concrete Paths, Floort Collars, fee. (next to ttoue flagging la un rivalled for durability and hard-Betting Qualities). For tanks and other wet ■work it U a flrst-clasn material. B. KBANB, SOLE AGBHW, CUSTOMB-STREKT



Watches. Stewart, Dawson, & Co.'S (OF LIVERPOOL) UNRIVALL ENGLISH WATCHES!! THE BEST AND MOST PERFECT IN THE WORM*. SELLING IN HUNDREDS. The Kcsult of SCIKNCK. SKILL, INVEN TION, and tho APPLICATION of CAPITAL culininullnK in the rimcrnlnition of nil tin: different branches of. manufacture in one liubo factory, together with the adoption of the most improved and ellicient machinery. Upon this system our factory is organised. multhe bcjnelitH Unit result therefrom may be thus siiii'nuu-isetl : —(II The various processes of llio trade, instead of being carried on In thirty to forty dif ferent places, aro nil brought under one management. (2) SclonHllo machinery, with its wonderful exactitude!, is employed with incalculable advantage for certain [Millions of tho Watch, which arc marvellously improved and perfected by this method of production. (31 At the sjme time, mid in conjunction there with, tho services of the mosi highly-skilled workmen arc employed, thus blending the in tollipeneo and .judgment, of the cultivated arti flcor with the products of tho almost animated machines. Hy such a combination we may say that we lnivo realised perfection in Watch manufacture, and are Cully justified in the as sertion wo make, that initlio system as thllßJdevo loped by us, thcro is a unity of idea, a coherence, and a fitness that is not to bo found in any other, and that under it there is a proportion and a perfection attainable AND .ATTAINED that cannot possibly bo reached olhurwiao ; and iuiit us tho introduction of steam power revolution ised tho industries of tho World, so our unique ayslom marlCß a new departure ln tho art and science of Watchmaking. Wo will now direct our attention to tho com pleted Watch, and indisuto as briefly as possible Homo of the particulars in which tho quality of our.over Watches may give the challenge to the World. as In a building, so in a Watch, durability and BUibility depond largely on the foundation. TUB FOUNDATION OF OUK LKVKK WATCH IS SOLIDITY ITSELF. Ourrcaders would bo astonished if they «aw tho disc of solid metal which is intended to form the PILL A 11- KLATK of tho future Watch. This is turned, parallol and true; it is recessed to reccivo the wheelwork under tho dial; it is fitted with pillars, upon which the top plate la placed ; and when tho pair of plates, technically KUAJIKS. made on our system, are put together, they form a foundation within which tho whools can be run with a steadiness hitherto unattainable. Our frames aro what is known ns HOLLOW HACK, tho seat of tho dial bolng as solid and steady as the motal itself, giving an immense advantago ovor tho ordinary and cheaper make. EVERY WHKKL is accurately gauged, and is of an absolutely exact proportion, both in bl/.o and thickness, for tho poaition aud work for which it is Intended. THE PINIONS.—The same remark, in the attainment of porfect proportion, applUs to the oxqulßitoly polished steel-toothed Arbor, known us tho PINION, which forms tho axis of each wuool, and is Intermediately the receiver of the powor of the main-spring. THE ESCAPEMENT is adjustable to anicoty that admits of tho perfection of performance boing attained, and although our Watches beat no fower than 10,200 times in tho hour, yet wear in this most important part is unknown. Kvery separate aotion being jewelled in hard ruby, the unwearied pulse as v consequeneo will beat as froo, and the DEAD BEAT action will be as porfect in one of our Watches in Fifty years' time aa when It is first turned out. TriN BALANCE STAFK-Tho samoremark of unlimited durability applies to the UALANCt STAFF. This, working in itß holes of jewel drilled and polished to a perfect Burface of tho highest gloss, seeinn to defy wear. TIIK HAIKSFRING in a marvel of fine manufacture, being (notwithstanding the apparent impossibility) hardciuTd, and then UMivperod to the highest degree of elasticity. TIIK DIAL ia the best make, known as hard enamel, and has the seconds piece recessed, ho that the hand for marking seconds is completely removed from contact with the hour hand. Tho GILDING Is of a very superior class, and tho movement is left with a degree of hardness that would bo unattainable if the gilding were not frosted and finished by steam power. This hardness means durability. Tho STKKL WORK throughout the Watch is hardened and tempered and finished to the highest degree. Tho CASK owes its formation to the in fluences of Scientific Case-making Machines, each caso, whon fl nished, showing a symmotry and stylo, combined with strength, that mark it as llrst-cloas. It ia impossible to enumerate every point of excellence in our Watches. We have not oven mentioned the power of going during tho operation of winding, which power in our system nrcer fails: nor need we enumerate any further. It simply remains; to say that the result of this organisation of labour, this out lay of capital, with the use of steam powor and machinery, issues in the production of a Watch that will Btand the roughest wcur and enjoy it, will (jiyo its owner less trouble and more com fort, will go moro years and will cost less in re pair thun any other watch known—a' Watch, indeed, that is at once tho masterpiece of in genuity and accuracy the praise of everyone who is intelligent n id fortunate enough to possess one, and which every reader can for himself prove to be in truth and in fact the beat Watch ever carried by ordering one of them as under:— OKDEK EARLY. ORDER EARLY. I'LKASK NOTE.—The following Prices in clude duty paid by us. Kvery Watch, quality considered, cannot bo bought Hctail unde Double the Prices. A £7 10s GENT'S ENGLISH SILVER HUNTING LEVER Fo" £3 15S Tho most perfect English Hunting Lovers in the world. Every watch manufactured entirely in our own workshops. These watches are specially adapted for bushwork, squatters, minors, otc, as they will stand the hardest wear; send for one of these watches nnd compare it with what retail dealers call their finest English Huntora at from 47 to £S, and you will at once declare ours to bo tho better watch. A £10 10s ENGLISH KEYLESS HUNTING SILVER LEVER Fou £5 15s STEWART, DAWSON, and CO.'s Superb Koyless Hunting Levers, a triumph of utility ana convenience, a watch that is also per fectly airtight, dust-tight, and damp-tight, keeping tho works perfectly clean. Un equallod at Ten Guineas, our direct cash price to customers being less than the actual wholesale pricototho trade. Made in two sizes, small and medium. PRIGK £5 15s. POSITIVELY RETAIL VALUE FOR TEN GUINEAS. Also, same Watch In open face, price £4 15s. A £12~12s ENGLISH SILVER HUNTING CHRONOGRAPH FOX £G lss Kaoh watch a model of perfection; finest 3-plate movement, full jewolled in rubies, real ohronometer oxpansion balance, decimal dial, centre seconds, and outside stop ; each timed to dead beat In positions, to go exactly the same in extreme heat or cold. Notwithstanding tho matchless perfection of this watch, wo posi tively sell it at a less price than retailers chargo for ordinary inferior made watches. PRICE £G 15. FULL RETAIL VALUE FOR 12 GUINEAS. Also, samo watch, in opon faco, price So lSs. A £7 10s LADIES' ENGLISH HUNTING LEVEE FOR £3 15s EVERY WATCH A WORK OF ART, elegant in shape, chaste in design, of sterling Knsilish workmanship, watches that with fair usage will last a lifetime. We ask you to observe, that we supply our magnificent'JKnglish Levers at ». far less price than often charged for common foreign watches. PRICE, IN HUNTING CASKS, £.'! 15s; IN OPEN FACE. £3 ss; practically saving to each purchaser from £'i to £i. S., D. &Co.'s LADIES' AND GENTS' MAGNIFICENT ENGLISH GOLD LEVERS Aro truly marvellous value. Wo sell our Ladies, open-faced Levers at £7 15s, better watch than sold retail nnvwhero at £11 15s; Hunter ditto, at £10 los, positive value for £15 15s. Open-face Keyless, nt £10 15s: and Hunters at £12 15s, nowhere equalled under £20. These arc faots beyond dispute. Gents' Open-face, £10 15s; Hunting, £13 ss; Keyless Open-face, £14 15s; Hunters, £10 15s—each watch saving to the purchaser from £5 to £10. STEWART, DAWSON, & Co.'S English Gold 3-platc Chronographs should be seen by evory Gentleman who contemplates buy ing a Gold Watch. The finest, handsomest, best, most modern, and greatest value in tho world. Third.—Each purchaser secures tho most per fect English Lever ever matlo, manufactured entirely in our own workshops, unequalled for beauty, for strength, for durability, or as a time keeper. The perfection of improved mechanism throughout, in solidity of construction, and last ing oualities, each customer receiving an Eng lish Lover that will wear out three Foreign or Amorican-made Watches one after another. CALL AND INSPECT THE ABOVE MARVELLOUS VALUE WHILE YOU HAVE THIS OPPORTUNITY. NOTE—ALL LKTTERB AND ORDERS TO liE AD DRESSED— Stewart, Dawson, & Co., 195, QUEEN-STRKET, AUCKLAND. IST Don't fail to write for Illustrated Watch Pamphlet, moat interesting to all; 60 pages of wonderful Testimonials. British and Colonial, lluatrations of Gold and Silver Alberts at wholesale English prices. With this will also >c sent-a new 32 page brochure, entitled " THE ENGLISH LEVER, ITS INVENTION AND )EVELOPMENT," with an essay on S.. D. and !o.'s system of business, which should be read by every Intending, watoh buyorr The two patnphleta gratis for the postage, Id in stamps



Our Athlete's Verdict. BICYCLING. John Rolpe, Es<i., champion bicyclist of Eng land and Australia, who at present ia open to run a long-distaneo race with any bicyclist fof the championship of the world, gives his per sonal experience of the valuable properties of St. Jacob's Oil, as used by him in his recent contest with Jno. Watson for the championship of Australia 268, Elizabeth-street North, Melbourne, Victoria; 23rd November, 1883. To the Editor Auckland Evening,3tab. Dear Sir,—l joslre to add my cheerfulenderM merit of the good effects I have at all times re ceived from tho use of St. Jacob's Oil when ia active training and racing. During my recent 6 days' contest held in the Melbourne Exbibf tion Building for £500 and the championship of the Australian and adjacent colonies, it was m 7 boon companion. I continually used-it before and after each day's performance, and the re sults simplj astonished me. After rifling for 8 conFecutive hours each day, viz., froai half -past 2 until half-past 10, my limbs would become sore and stiff from over-exertion, but otter being well-rubbed with the r.i| all muß»nlai pain immediately vanished and'l felt as fresh as ever. As proof positive,after the contest wa» ■■ over, I rode 10' miles against time boftnre a pub lic audience and accomplished it in- 6 hours It minutes 45 J seconds. Another application of St. Jacob'B Oil was made, and it removed all feet ingß of fatigne and I felt perfectly fit for another race. Am positive it aided ma to win the match, and I shall never enter a similar contest without a bicyole nnd St. Jacob's Oil. ,"' I strongly advise nil " wheelmen" and other athletes to givo it a trial, and feel fully con vinced their experiences will compare favour ably with my own, ' , I remain, dear Sir, . Youn; trnjy, > . J.CiHN IiOLFB. Cricket. . ■_;, :. DAVTD SCOTT, Esq." of the firm of Measa Boyle and Scott, Cricket and Football Depot, Melbourne, Victoria.—" St Jacob's Oil re lieved meat once of pain. ■ I commend it to til footballers and cricketers." aquatics. , . , EDWARD TRICKETT, Esq., one of Hie worid'f greatest oarsmen,—" I have found Sti Jacob ( Oil a sure and certain cure." ;i .. ~- i



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