NEWS OF THE WEEK.

(From Ouu London- Correspondent.)

Violent Gale in England.

Londox, January 31. A furious gale, ono of the wildest and most violent which lias boon experienced for many years, broke over this end of Europe at the end of last week, and blew with un exampled force for nearly three days. My budget to-day is consequently made up in the main of accounts of the disasters, both on sea and land, resulting therefrom. The wreck of the Simla I have dealt with in my Anglo - Colonial letter, but I forgot to mention she was an old P. and O. boat—in fact, at one time the favourite of the fleet. "How many fair brides, how many young fellows full of high hope, how many broken invalids in whom hope had all but died, have voyaged in that stately liner since she first took the water in 1554 ? No more faithful slave did ever the great Company own."

Collision between the Simla and Lucknow. On Saturday evening last, news reached London to the effect that a terrible collision had taken place in the Channel between two well-known Australian clipper ships, the Simla and the City of Lucknow, and that one, if not both, of the vessels had sub sequently foundered. At first this serious casualty was attributed to the fearful gale raging in the Channel on the 26th and 27th inst., but I have since learnt it preceded the outburst, though only by a few hours. The narrative of the ofltastropho (as at present known) seems to be as follows: — The City of Lucknow, a sailing vessel of one thousand two hundred and fifty-three tons registered burden, bound from Ade laide to London, and the Simla, another sailing vessel of two thousand two hundred and eighty-eight registered tonnage, bound to Sydney from London, were, at a quarter past S on the night of January 20, off the Anvill Light, about twenty-four miles west south-west of the Needles, Isle of Wight. The weather is described as being at the time thick and squally. The two ships col lided, tho City of Lucknow, it is said, striking the Simla some distance abaft of the beam. She rebounded, then ran into the other vessel again ; this time carrying away two of the four masts of the Simla— an old iron ship built in 1854*-togetherwith othor spars, the fall of which destroyed her six boats. One account mentions that the captain and some of tho officers and crew of tho Simla jumped on board tho City of Lucknow, and that tho larger ship, with ten feet of water in her, then drifted away and was lost sight of in a squall. A steamer named tho Guernsey was close by at the time, and was success ful in rescuing some men from a couple of boats which had been launched by the City of Lucknow, but which were swamped by the high sea that was running. The re ports aro still too incomplete to do dealt with conclusively. The only thing certain is that two tine sailing ships were in collision ; that one was so injured as to lead to the be lief that she foundered after «he was lost sight of, and that there were still more than 20 persons on board of her. One of the men picked up by the Guern gey, who acted as cook on board the City of Luckuow, has furnished the following nar rative :— "We had been 84 days on our way from Adelaide. Wo had a splendid passage. We sighted tho Lizard on Friday morning at 7 o'clock. Towards night wo wero running towards tho Needles with a fair wind. About half-post 7 all hands wero called out to shorten sail. There was a vessel ahead on tho starboard tack. It was supposed to bo a brig, but wo could not see her plainly. Wo managed to clear her. Almost imme diately afterwards wo saw the light «f the Simla. She was also on tho starboard tack, and wo tried to clear her, but it was too late. We had not the time, and we struck her right amidships. As goon as we struck the vessel the captain of the Simla, the chief ollicor, and the captain's wifo and child, tho fourth and third mate, and part of the crew of the Simla jumped on board the City of Lucknow. Orders were then given to clear away the boats, in order to save the other ship's crew. A boat was lowered in which were six or sovon men, and tho fourth officer of the Simla took chargo of it. Tho mainmast of the Simla was falling, and an order was given to lower the boat away. The boat stood by a littlo time, and was picked up by the Guernsey. I suppose it was about nine o'clock when the men in the boat were taken on board. I was one of those who were rescued. I and tho second steward of the Simla fell overboard. We were both picked up by tho steamer very quickly. It was then blowing heavily. The captain of the steamboat supplied us with dry clothing, and gave us hot coffeo to drink, and what ever wo wanted The steamboat then went to tho City of Lucknow, and asked if sho wanted any help. Tho captain said ho did not want any assistnnco, and told the captain of tho steamboat to go to help tho Simla, for shewasinmostdanger. WowenttotheSimla, and tho captain asked tho pilotof the Simlaif ho could help him. The pilot cried out to tho captain of the steamboat to keep clear of tho wrockage, for all the Simla's masts were swinging over to port side, and pieces of tho wreckage wero lying around. Tbero appoared to mo to bo about twenty-five men on board tho Simla at that time, tho only officers on board boing the second mate, tho carponters, and boatswain. The steamboat kept about her as well as she could till after midnight Tho chiof officer of tho Simla proposed that tho City of Lucknow's life boat should be leworcd, and volunteorcd a crow for it with himself. They went to tho Simla, and callod to the men to jump ovor board, and said thoy would pick them up, but none of them would do it. So ho proceeded to the steamboat, and with the crow in tho boat got on board. About two o'clock in tho morning there was a heavy squall, with rain and sleet, and thunier and lightning. We lost sight of the Simla, and saw her light no more. We afterwards steamed away to tho Isle of Wight, and went on to Southampton and landed, Tho crow left on the Simla had no boats to save themselves with. They had been smashed by the masts' falling on them. We could hear the crew crying out, and wo supposed that some of them were killed by the falling of tho masts. One of the two passengers was saved by the City of Lucknow, but the other stayed on the Simla. There was a crew of twenty eight hands all told on board the City of | Lucknow, and six of us wore landed by tho Guernsey. It was as dark as tho grave at tho time the collision occurred. The City of Lucknow was going at the rate of about five miles an hour." The day following the publication of tho foregoing the City of Lucknow arrived safely at Gravesend, and the Greek steamer Nicholas Vagliano reported having fallen in with tho Simla on the morning of the 26tli, and rescued the 23 persons on board after an ineffectual attempt to save the ship. Captain Macdonald, the captain of the City of Lucknow, says: The collision took place about eight o'clock on that oven ing some eighteen miles to tho south of Anvil Point Light. At the time it was as dark as pitch, and the weather looked very threatening—so much so that we had just reefed in our topsails. I must decline to givo any particulars as to the causes that !ed to the collision. At that point I shall have a good deal to say at tho propor timo, but at present I cannot tell you anything. AJ light was seen ahead, and then tho ships met with a heavy crash. The City of Luck iow struck tho Simla with tho luff of her )ow, but in what part I cannot say positively. It was a sliding blow. Wo could not have struck thp Simla with full force, for if we had, heavier ship though sho bo, wo should have cut her down to the water. I should say tho two ships wore locked together for ton minutes or a quarter of an hour, and considorablo havoc was done amongst the spars and rigging of tho Simla. Three of her masts went. We struck her on the larboard sido. At the time of the collision all hands wore rausterod on the deck of the City of Lucknow. It was a period of terriblo anxioty, for it was im possible in the darkness to see what damage had been inflicted, We,howover,didallthat lay in our power to assist the Simla. While the ships wero together tho captain of the Simla, his wifo and child, and some of the officers, apprentices, and crew came on board the City of Lucknow, but how many I do not know. Immediately after tho disaster a heavy gale sprang up, accompanied by severe squalls. In spite of this wo remained right through the night by the side of the-Simla, though we did so at great risk. Once—J think it was about two o'clock —she came right down upon us, and we had to run bofore her, but we hove to as soon as it oou(d bo done with safety. Had sho struck us, both ships must have gone down, and every soul on board would have perished. The Guernspy came up soon after this occurrence, and inquired if all was right. We told her to go to the assistance of the Simla. I know that she picked v p the boats which loft tho City of Lucknow, but I have no idea as to how many of the crow af the Simla were saved.- Altogether, it was amost trying night. When day broke, a strange schooner - rigged steamer was discovered alongside the Simla, which was still in sight. On Saturday a furious gale blew. I have

Bailed Swenty-ono yoars in these ships, and for eighteen have been a master, but I was never .n such weather before ; and I have been, 1 may tell you, in one or two ' pickles' in nv. time. In going past the Lizard, water was rising in the hold on the star board tack. On Saturday night we were offße.chy Head, and, oh, God! I never wish to be in such weather again. I was cxpecihig every minute to see the masts and tli3 sails of the yards coming down. If the 'iiasts had gone tho ship would have gone .or a certainty—nothing could have saved her. But everything held on. Ah ! she behaved beautifully, did the good craft, though she leaked a good deal. It was right off Beachy Head that we encountered the full forco of the hurricane; and a nar row shave it was we had of driving on the rocks. It blew heavens hard, and God only knows how that squall came down upon us. How the canvas stood it is more than I can tell you, but it did, and we held on. The barometer went down to 28.50, and between 7 and 8 the hail rattled down with force sufficient to take the very skin off your face. After the hailstorm the squall broke, and the weather improved a bit. I never gave up hope, for I felt that as long as the spars held on ive should float, but it was an awful night. Bdis, the second mate of the City of Lucknow, says that just previous to the collision he was up on tho maintopsail yard, and saw the Simla ahead of them. He de scended to the poop and also told the watch to como down. In another moment they had struck the Simla amidships on the star board side. So great was the violence of the shock that it was impossible to stand on tho deck, and they had to hold on by anything they could lay their hands upon. For fully ten minutes the bow of the City of Lucknow was crushing into the Simla, and three of the masts of the latter ship went, fortunately failing on the port side, where they did no harm. The Simla had been mistaken in the darkness which prevailed for two ships, and the fact that she carried four masts favoured the supposition. When tho collision took place she was lying broadside on. They had juat lowered their topsails as a squall was passing over, and they wore carrying too much canvas. While the confusion was at its height, the terror which prevailed was intensified by an incident which happened in the com panion of tho City of Lucknow. In lighting a blue light to take on deck for the purpose of signalling for the assistance of any pass ing vessels, a number of rockets caught fire, wont off with a loud report, and were flying about in all directions. Fortunately,no one was injured by them. The nearest approach to an accident was in the case of the ship's steward, who had his whiskers singed. _ He thought that had the captain of the Simla remained on board his vessel it would have conduced to better order, and in his opinion ho was to be blamed for leaving so soon.

Queen Victoria's New Book.

The talk in London just now is about the Queen's book, which Smith, Elder, and Co. announce will be published on Monday week (February 11th). The second «eriee of Royal diaries differs in material respect* from its predecessor. It abounds in reflec tions on the chief public events of the last 20 years, in criticisms of character, and in views of statesmen and statesmanship. The reasons for the Queen's confidence in John Brown are very fully given, and the services he rendered his Royal mistress detailed. The public also learn for the first time Her Majesty's opinion of Lord Beaconsfield, and will be able to gather to which side in poli tics the Royal mind leans. The Queen's favourite friends—the late Dr. Nor man Mccleod and Lady Ely—fill a prominent place ; indeed, the writer seldom loses an opportunity of pay ing tribute to their invaluable qualities. The dedication is as follows :—" To my loyal Highlanders, and especially to the memory of my devoted personal attendant, faithfully, John Brown, these records of my widowed life in Scotland are gratefully dedicated—Victoria R." In her opening chapters the Queen devotes a number of chapters to Brown. She tells how he became a favourite with Prince Albert, and explains her own reason for trusting him. She minutely describes the position that he held in the Royal house hold. Other domestics of the Court are mentioned in kindly terms. In all personal references the Queen invariably uses the plural number, and " our beloved daughter, Beatrice," "our devoted and gallant John Brown," " our beloved uncle, tfie Emperor of Germany," " our deeply lamented daughter, Alice," receive frequent allu sions. There is scant reference to the Princo of Wales; only once, in fact, does she .speak of him at any length. This was on the occasion of his severe illness from typhoid fever. The Queen makes lpng comments on political events, and gives many opinions on men and the times. She often expresses an especially high estimate of Bcaconsfield, and discloses his views on tho results of the general election of 1880, and also his ideas on the foreign situation about tho time of his doath. In this mani fest preference for tho ideas of the departed statesman, there is an obvious iraplioation of a criticism of tho policy of Gladstone. In another part of the book, the Queen gives an account of the growth of the friend ship between herself and the Empress Eugenic, after the fall of Napoleon. She prolesßoa to hold the character of Napoleon, especially under misfortune, in very high estimation. The book, as a whole, refers less to the Queen's domestic life than was anticipated, while it has vastly more comments than wore expected upon social and political events of the period. The first edition numbers 10,000 copies; a French edition, by Marie Drousart', is announced for speedy publica tion. Tho English Radical papers make light of tho book. The publishers' report on tho 14th was that the whole original edition was sold on the day of publication, and a socond would be ready by the end of tho month, French journals aro tearing tho Queen's book to pieces, One audacious writer, remarking on the prominence of John Brown therein, declares " Her Majesty takes her second widowhood to heart as much as her first." The book had been subjected to a careful revision, but it deals with Bonconnfield'B career and character tn such a way that must necessarily raise much controversy.

Our Athlete's Verdict.

BICYCLING.

John Root, Esq.., champion bicyclist of Eng land and Australia, who at prosont is open to run a long-distance race with any bicyclist for tho championship of the world, gives his per sonal experience of tho valuable properties of St. Jacob's Oil, as used by him in his recent contest with Jno. Watson for tho championship of Australia

268, Elizabeth-street North, Melbourne, Viotorla,

23rd Novombor, 1883.

To tho Editor Auckland Evening Star.

Dear Sir,—l desire to add my cheerful endorse mont of the good effects I havo at all times re ceived from tho uso of St. Jacob's Oil when in active training and racing. During ray recent 6 days' contost hold in tho Melbourne Exhibi tion Building for £500 and tho championship of tho Australian and adjacont colonies, it was my boon companion. I continually used it before and after each day's performance, and the re sults simply astonished mo. After riding for 8 consecutive hours oaoh day, viz., from half-past 2 until half-past 10, my limbs would become sore and stiff from ovor-exertion, but after beiner woll-rubbed with the oil all muscular pain immediately vanished and I felt as fresh as over. As proof positive.af tor the contest was over, I rodo 10j miles against timo bofore a pub lic audience and accomplished it in 6 hsurs 11 minutes 45} seconds. Another application o"f St. Jacob's Oil was made, and it removed all feel ings of fatiguo and I folt porfoctly flt for anp,thor race Am positive it aided mo to win tho match, and I shall nover ontor a similar contest without a bloyclo and St. Jacob's Oil. I Btrongly advise all " wheelmen " nnd other athlotoß to give it a trial, and feel fully con vinced their experiences will compare favour ably with my own. I remain, dear Sir, Yours truly, John Rolfs. CRICKET?. DAVID SCOTT. Esq.. of the firm of Mosbts Boyle and Soott, Crioket and Football Dep6t, Melbourne, Victoria.-" St. Jacob's Oil re lio ved me at once of pain. I commend it to all footballers and cricketers." EDWARD TRICKKTT, Kaq!, one of the world's greatest oarsmen.—" I havo found St. Jacob a Oil a sure and cortain cure," GENUINENESS GUARANTEED. ST. JACOB'S OIL CONQUERS PAIN. IT CUBES} RHEUMATISM, NEURALGIA. HEADACHE, TOOTHACHE. BACIO ACHE, AND ALL SIMH-iAR AILMENT& A cash reward of £100 will be paid by the CHARLES A. VOGELEK COMPANY op BAL TIMORE, MARYLAND, UNITED STATES oy AMERICA, Proprietors of St. Jacob's Oil, or by their accredited local representatives, to any person producing proof to the eflect that tli n testimonials published by thoni in regard to St. Jacobs Oil are not strictly genuine. Wholesale Defot : M. LKVY AND COMPANY, Auckland.

Standard Preparations just reoolved at Aiokin's, The Pharmacy, Queen-street— Kepler's Extract of Malt, two sizes; Kepler's Extractor Malt, with Cod Liver Oil; Kepler's Extract or Malt, with lodide of Iron; Kepler's Extract of Malt, with Parrish's Food: Haze- Uke ; Borrough's Beef and Iron Wine; Fellow's Syrup of tti/i Ilypophosphitcs, for Consumption; Fragrant ■Staodont for the Teeth (3a 6d per bottle); Knffs Fruit Salt; Bish.op'B Effervescing Carlsbad Salts, Vichy Salts, and Citrate of Xiitniftt

CORRESPONDENCE.

Fish Market for Auckland.

(To the Editor.) Sie,—ln your issue of yesterday, I noticed an article commenting on the great want of a fish market, and that no doubt a site ■'■'?% could be obtained close to the works of the ' ' Freezing Company. For tho information " '•'! of any interested, I take this opportunity of stating that the directors of the above Company have instructed me to provide fish ' ? stores with unlimited capacity, equal "" 1 to the requirements of the trade These stores will be so arranged that a fish market can be attached. The Company intend to offer the same for lease either as a whole or in sections. Each store will ba ."& provided with cold air and kept at any !*? temperature agreed upon. As a proof that fish kept for months in a frozen state do not 1 deteriorate in quality, I enclose you a copy of a letter received from the Rudkin Central Fish Market, London, reporting on the consignment of fish sent Home by Mr Williams, fishmonger, of this city. I may state that the fish were frozen without any preparation—simply packed in boxes as they were taken out of the water.—Yours, &c, Joseph Bakks. Us

March 8, 1884,

[COPY OF LETTER FROM THE RUDKIN FISH MARKET, LONDON.]

The consignment of fish from New Zea land ex Mataura which you placed in my hands today for sale has been sold by me retail direct to tho public, with the excep tion of one box of sea flounders, which had become rancid and had to bo condemned. The mullets sold very readily, somo realis ing as much as Is eacli; others that were a little off or rancid had to bo sold as low as ; 2d. The consignment created much surprise and astonishment, and many of the fish wore purchased by old colonists, who were loud in their praise of the condi-" -. tion in which most of the fish arrived. I had some cooked, and found them excellent eating. I noticed in unpacking the boxes i that those fish that had been exposed to the air had gone off o little, but those in the centre were in a solid mass, and wore like : life it3elf—these, in fact, make me suggest that in future consignments the boxes should be as tightly and closely made as possible; all the fish should bo gutted, and flat fish should have the heads, flaps, etc,, cut clean away, as they spoil the sale, and cost, I should imagine, a lot of money for freight. Each package of fislj should weigh abdut 1 cwt., and should have the number of fish in each marked on it, as purchasers want to know the numbers, and the weight suggested would be most con-; venient for marketing, and more saleable, I would be pleased to give you any further; information on the subject you may desire,. Yours truly, (Signed) Thos. Rcokin.

Printed and Published by the Proprletoi" HENRY BRETT, of Symonds-streot, at bi» Goneral Printing Ufflco, Wyndham-street V V the Province of Auckland, New Zealand, TpjSBPAY, MARCH U. UU..: ■ ' f.

THE AUCKLAND EVENING BTAR, TUESDAY, MARCH 11, 18S&



Auctions. '~~~~~' TO-MORROW. GENERAL GROCERIES, TOBACCOS, kd., &c, *c. GABRIEL LEWIS HAS received instructions to sell, at his rooms, on the above date, at 11 o clock, 10? &SStfßS}2S&3i Tobaccos TO-MORROW. For Positive Sale. TO GROCERS, STATIONERS, PRINTERS, AND OTHERS. PAPER BAGS, BROWN, GREY, BLUE, AND GLAZED CAP PRINTING PAPERS. GABRIEL LEWIS HAS received instructions to sell at Rooms, en the above date, at 11 o'clock 9 bales Assorted Grey Bags " 9 bales 100 Double Improved 4 bales 140 Double Improved 4 bales 120 8 bales 200 Casing 6 bales Blue and Grey Royal 5 bales Glazed Cap 5 bales Demy 6 bales Printing 4 bales Manilla Terms at Sale. TO-MORROW, R. C. GREENWOOD \TTILL sell by auction, at his Mart, 129, YV Queen-street, on above date, LIMITED (Late Blackmore and Home Rule Gold - mining Companies, now k amalgamated). R. C. GREENWOOD, Auctioneer. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26. FOR SALE BY AUCTION AT HELENS VILLE, ALLOTMMENTS, FARMS, &c.| R, C. GREENWOOD HAS received instructions to sell by auction, on the above date, in the Town Hall, Holonsville, 16 FIRST-CLASS ALLOTMENTS, Of from 1 to 3 acres each. Also, 8 Farm Sections. Of from The Land offered for sale is situated on the West Bank of tho Kaipara River, being within five minutes' walk from the Railway Station, and close to the HelensvlUe Flour and Sawmills. The Land is of the richest description of alluvial Boil, and cannot be surpassed in New Zealand, being also weK-watered and timbered. The Property is cut up into suitable sections, both for farming and building lots, and is ap proached from Helensvllle by the new Spring Bridge over the Kaipara River, known as the Babylon Bridge. The Land being offered for sale by auction at Helensville isagoodsruaranteeof itscapabilitles. TERMS; One-third Cash on the fall of the hammer; bal ance In one month. Any person purchasing up to the amount of £100 or more can pay one-third cash; balance In three years, at 8 per cent ' For further particulars and Llthofjraphlo Pt.T GREMWCOJ), Auctioneer, Auckland; Or, CAPT. JAS. A. MACMAHON, Te Pa. Babylon, Helensville. B. TONKS.] 18. 0. OARB.] |B. D. TOSKB. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19. n ALLOTMENTS, BAYFIELD, PONSONBY. These are Within two minutes' Walk of ths Tramway Depot. Also. 2 ALLOTMENTS, ANGLESEA' STREET. B. TONKS & CO." B. TONKS. [B. O. CARR. [B. D. lONKS. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19. ELLERSLIE. ELLERSLIB. ELLERSLIE. TO GENTLEMEN AND OTHERS -^__REQUIRING SUBURBAN VILLA — —— —.SITES. SUBSTANTIAL CONCRETE RESI j DENCE AND EIGHT ACRES OF- VOLCANIC LAND. 22 LARGE ALLOTMENTS OF ONE ACRE AND UPWARDS. FIVE ALLOTMENTS, SUITABLE FOR BUSINESS PURPOSES. B. TONKS & CO. TTAVE been instructed to Sell, on Wed nesday, March 19, at 12 o'clock noon. The following CHOICE PROPERTIES, | . situated at ELLERSLD3: ---i That large and substantially-built CON . CRETE RESIDENCE of 12 Booms, ■ replete with conveniences; admirably i situated in the centre ot about EIGHT ACRES of Volcanio LAND, suitably Laid Out with Choice Ornamental Trees and Shrubs; also, large commodious , . Stable and all necessary Outbuildings. Twenty-two large Allotments, adjoining the above, from one to two and a-haU acres *: of rich volcanio land, laid down in good grass. Five Allotments near the Ellerslie Hotel, suitable for business sites. The above properties are all choico sites, close to the Railway Station, and are thus within easy distance of town, either by rail or road. now ready. ; ■ Cards to view the Residence from Auctioneers. I B, TONKS.] i [R. O. CABB.] [B. D. TONKS. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19, I At 12 o'clock. ELLERSLIE GARDENS. ELLERSLIE GARDENS. Tho Property of Mr Jamoa Mason, [...';. B. TONKS k CO. HAVE received instructions to sell by auction, on Wednesday, March 19, at 12 , o'olook, THAT PORTION OF ELLERSLIE GAR DENS — the property of Mr James Mason— abutting on the Ellerslie Rail way Station, cut up into convenlently alzed allotments. Some of the allotments have a cottage on them and other build • tags. Allotraentsiflagged, Plans ready. Further particulars in a few days. B. TONKS.J ■: [R. C. CABB.] [B. D. TONKH. f SATURDAY, MARCH 22, 1 At 3 p.m. ON THE GROUNDS. DEVONPORT. DEVONPOET. DEVONPORT. DEVOSPORT. ■ mHB CHOICE SITES OF DEVON ■'■ .JL FORT will be Offered for Bale on the ' jibovu date, hams the property lately occupied by Mr i. B. SoweU, fronting Cheiteßham „ • a*eJi. •"■ . I BEAUTIFUL RESIDENCE SITES. H BKAVTIFOL BBBIDENCE SITES. I i?l»ivU>d throughout with Ornamental Treea ■j Full parUcttlaraaa* plans jjhorHy, H. B, TONKS k CO,,



ALFRED BPCKLANP. ' THURSDAY, MARCH 13. THE REMUERA YARDS. FOR SALE, at the Remuera Yards, on Thursday, March 13, at one o'clock, 150 Lincoln Ewes, good sheep for the breeder ICO Weli-fattcd Cattle, Dairy Cows, Store Cattle 700 Fat Sheep and Lambs, Fat and Store Pigs. ALFRED BUCKLAND. THURSDAY, MARCH 13. THE REMUERA YARDS. FOR Sale, on Thursday, 13th March, at 1 o'clock, 150 Lincoln Ewes; goodSheepfor the breeder 160 Wcll-fnttcd Cattle Dairy Cows, Stove Cattle 700 Fat Sheep and Lambs Fat and Store Pigs ALFRED BUCKLAND. FRIDAY, MARCH 14. THE HAYMARKET. DOWNING'S FARM AT NORTH HEAD, KAIPARA. FOR SALE, at twelve o'clock, on Friday, March 11, at an upset price of £400, THE FARM AT NORTH HEAD, KAIPARA, lately ocenpied by Mr E. Downing, containing 171 acres, all fenced, with good dwelling and outbuildings. Farm is in good order, in all £1,400 has been expended upon it. Stock can bo taken at a Valuation. ALFRED BUCKLAND. SATURDAY, MARCH 15. BAIRD'S WHARF, OTAHUHU. FOR Sale, on Saturday, March 15, at 11 o'clock, About 28,000 feet Assorted Timber. A Four-roomed Cottage (for removal). ALFRED BUCKLAND. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19. THE DRURY YARDS. T7JOR SALE, at tho Drury Yards, on JD Wednesday, March 19, at 12 o'clock, with others. From 50 to 80 Well-bred Four-year-old Oxen 10 Well-bred Springing Heifers and Cows 70 Lambs. ALFRED BUCKLAND. f"IO|U|NTRY CATTLE SALES Pokeno—Monday, March 17 . Drury—Wednesday, March 18- PapakuraT- Wednesday, March 28 ALFRED BUCKLAND. TUESDAYS, THE HAYMARKET. SALE OF WOOL, SHEEPSKINS, HIDES, TALLOW, HAY and STRAW, oach TUESDAY, at 12 o'clock. ALFRED BUCKLAND. TJIOR PRIVATE SALE, on liberal terms, JD the Estate of Wm. McLaughlin, Esq., containing about 3.000 acres, in lots of 40 acres and upwards, as may be agreed upon. This property is near tho Papatoitoi Station; has been in grass for about 20 years; iB well adapted for agriculture, and is in good heart for cropping as well as bearing good grass at the present time. 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 grass, equally near the Kihikihi and To Awa mutu Townships, containing 586 acres. ALLOTMENTS Nos. 34 and 35. containing 100 acres, at Whiriwhiri, near Waiuku; substan tially fenced; fronting tho Maoris' road lemlln to Waikato Heads. FARM at North Head, Kaipara, containing 171 acres; all fenced. There is a good D welling house and Farm Buildings erected on the property, which is mostly in grass. A FARM of 100 acres, with Cottage in good order; fenced, well watered, and with other improvements; within two miles of a railway station. Price required, £400. ALFRED BUCKLAND. Auctions. FRIDAY, MARCH 14, At 12 o'clock. DURHAM YARDS. -kajjoaßLE IMPROVED FARM of 300 AX" Without Reserve. THE undersigned have received instruc tions from Mr Wheeler to sell, at the Durham Yards, on Friday, the 14th instant, THE TITI FARM. This property consists of 300 acres of tho richest volcanic land; is situated about six miles from Pukekohe Station, on the main road to Waiuku; is well 'fenced, watered, and sub divided into numerous paddocks; two-thirds of the land is either under cultivation or laid down in permanent grass, tho balance valuable tim ber bush. — The Auctioneers would draw particular atten tion to the above picturesque and really flrst olass Farm, being for absolute sale. It merits the attention of (investors and thoso in quest of a really good productive Farm. HUNTER & NOLAN. , WEDNESDAY, APRIL 16. ANNUAL SALE OF BLOOD STOCK ANNUAL SALE OF BLOOD STOCK • . FROM S-YL.V I A PARK, SYLVIA PARK, Without Reserve. FTTHE' undersigned have received instate- JL tlons from the Auckland Stud Company to Sell, In conjunction with Mr A. Buckland, on Wednesday, the 16th April, without reserve, YEARLING COLT by Musket out of Per fume Yearling Filly by Musket out of All Steel Yearling Filly by Musket out of Dundee Katie Yearling Filly by Cadogan out of Titanla i Yearling Colt by Cadogan out of Naiad Yearling Colt by Cap-a-pie out of My Idea Yearling Colt by Leolinus out of Petroleuse Yearling Colt by Leolinus out of Miss Laura Yearling Filly by Anteros out of Lady Mary 2-year-old Colt by Musket out of Queen Mab 2-year-old Colt by Musket out of fiangi 2-yoar-old Filly by Musket out of Dundeo Katie 2-year-old Filly by Marquis out of My Idea 3-year-old Filly by Kingfisher out of Medea Also, several Mares. Particulars in future advertisement. HUNTER & NOLAN. DURHAM YARDS. I/IOR SALE, at the Durham Yards, MJ every Tuesday, at 11 o'clock, HIDES, TALLOW, WOOL, and SKINS. HUNTER & NOLAN, TUESDAY, MARCH 18, At 12 noon. DESIRABLE FAMILY RESIDENCE, , BEAUTIFUL BUILDING SITES. "GLENDARRAH," HOME BAY, PON SONBY. D. F. EVANS HAS been instructedby Mr J, B. Adnam (who is proceeding to Sydney) to sell by public auction, at his Land Mart, Queen-street, on Tuesday, 18th March, at 12 o'clock, HIS DESIRABLE RESIDENCE AND GROUNDS, ploasantly situated at Homo Bay, Ponsonby. The House is almost now, and in first-class order; contains Drawing-room, Dining-room, five Bedrooms, Kitohen, and Servants' Rooms; fitted with every comfort and convenience, Bathroom, Pantry, etc. Gas und Water now being laid to the door. Outbuildings consist of Store-room, Wash house, Fowl-house, Cowshed, etc. The Grounds (about two acres) arc subdivided and tastefully laid out into Shrubbery, Lawn, Flower and Kitchon Gardens; Orchard, with Splendid Lot of Standard Fruit Trees (about 320). in full bearing. Also, " Several "Very Choico Building Allotments, about 66ft. x 161. Plans and Cards to View at Office of Auction eer. D. F. EVANS, Auctioneer. v B —This Property should Buit any gentle man requiring a real comfortable home in one of the best of Auckland suburbs. It is oen vonlontfy situated to tho new Wharf and pro nosed [Traini Station. 'Bus stops at tho door, it jdso commands a grand view of the harbour, and uirordH every facility for boating, bathing, Dt«„ near ft beautif n) shelly beach. , ■



Auctions. TO-MORROW. At 11 o'clock. ALMA PLACE, PARNELL. THE Subscriber has received instruc tions to aoll by auction, on the premises, Alma Place, Parnell, on Wednesday, March 12, at 11 o'clock, THE WHOLE OF MRS MALCOLMSON'S FURNITURE in DRAWING-ROOM. SIT TING-ROOJIS, BEDROOMS, and KITCHEN; well ADAPTED for a RESPECTABLE BOARDING-HOUSE or PERSONS FUR NISHING ; as also, one PIANO, in good order, by Bord. AU will be Sold Unreservedly. GEORGE SIBBIN, Auctioneer. THURSDAY, NOON. CLEARING-OUT SALE OF STOCK OF CLOTHING, &c. At the Shop of the New Zealand Tweed Company, 172, Queen-street. R. ARTHUR HAS been favoured with instructions from the New Zealand Tweed Company to Sell, by auction, at their premises, as above, on Thursday Next, at 12 o'clock-noon, THE WHOLE OF THE STOCK OF READY MADE CLOTHING, which consists of Men and Boys' Colonial-made Suits, &c. The whole of the Stock is quite New, and of their own make; all thoroughly shrunk Colonial Tweeds, and well made. Will be Sold in Lots to auit Purchasers, for Cash. THURSDAY, MARCH 13, At 12.15 Sharp. VAILE AND DOUGLAS HAVE received instructions from Mr John Sidney Press, to sell by auction at their rooms, Shortland-strcet— THREE NEW AND WELL-BUILT HOUSES, situated in KEPPELL-STREET, KING-STREET. GREAT NORTH ROAD. The first, CLIFTON VILLA, contains five rooms, Leamington range and registered grate, cupboard in kitchen, bookcase with sideboard in parlour, lobby dadoed, a sink with overflow pipe in scullery, and a Rood 9-inch drain laid through the property, a never-failing well 60 feet deep, large washhouse, and coal store underneath. Allotment, 38ft. Gin. by 110 ft; walks concreted, and garden in good order. Size of house, 28 x 23, scull cry, 8 feet equ are. Second House, HOLLY BANK, contains five rooms, Leamington range and cupboard in kitchen, registered grate and sideboard in parlour, a sink with tap from a 400 gallon tank, and overflow pipe in sculler;, large washhouse, and coal store underneath. Allotment, 37ft. 6in. x 110 ft. Din.; drain land, walks concreted, and garden in good order. Size, 28 x 25; scullery, 8 feet. Third House. MOSS BANK, contains 5 rooms, Leamington range and cupboard in kitchen, registered grate and sideboard in parlour, sink with tap from a 400 gallon tank and overflow pipe in scullery, large waehhouse, and coal store underneath. Allotment 60ft. x 110 ft. Sin., drab nd, walks concreted, and garden in good orde. Size of house, 28 x 25; scullery, 8 feet square. Terms Easy. VAILE AND DOUGLAS, Land and Estate Auctioneers, Shortland-fltreet THURSDAY, MARCH 13, At 12.15 sharp. VAILE AND DOUGLAS WILL sell, by auction, at their Rooms, Shortland-street, THE FOLLOWING PROPERTIES :- HOUSE AND SHOP, CORNER OP MOUNT ROSKILT, ROAD AND CHARLKS STRKET. ALLOTMENT, No. 30, Rocky Nook Estate. 40 x 115 ft, together with the Shop and Dwelling house of 5 rooms thereon erected. Having a Capital Position in our most rapidly rising suburb, this property offers a capital opportunity for starting a Drapery, Bootmaking, or Butcher's Shop. ROCKY NOOK.-Nowly-built houso. con taining 5 rooms and scullery. &c,, &c, with Allotment 40ft x 193 ft, having front age to Mount Rosklll Road and Edwin street. Terms: £272 can remain on mort gage at 8 per cent. COMFORTABLE HOMKSTKAD-81) acres of GOOD LAND, fenced in six subdi visions, 40 to 60 acres In grass, 10 to 12 acres in crop or fallow. Young Orchard of Choice Trees, good Threo-roome* Houso, Stockyard, Sheds. Sec, situated a quarter of a mile from tho Bucklond Station. GONVKNIENT FARM of 88 aoroa, about 20 acres grass and crop, northern aspect, water frontage. House of 6 rooms. Stabio, Cowshed, Dairy, Fowl-house, etc; about 17 miles from Auckland. Allotment No. 6, Maraetai. Terms easy. x 148 ft. Gin. (Nos. 21. 22, 29 and jjjl, situated in Cromwell-street, Bollwood Avenue. MOUNT, ROSKILL ROAD.-Splendid Allot ment 50ft x 118 ft Gin. Lot 96, Parish of Ruarongi, 110 acres, all good mixed bush, with a creek running through Ahuroa.—Part of Allotment 11. containing 60 acros of virgin Kauri and Totara Bush. Lea Bank, Riverhead, containing 01} acres, being Allotments 72 and 52. Paremoremo, having a frontage to tho Waitemata Har bour, together with the six-roomed House theron erected. There is a good orchard on tho property. VAILE & DOUGLAS, Land and Estate Auctioneers, Shortland-streot. FRIDAY, MARCH 14. CITY OF AUCKLAND. NINETEEN WOODEN BUILDINGS FOR REMOVAL, viz.— fonsonby boad. one cottage, ikon roof one verandah cottage. hopetoun-Btreet. cobotr shop (ponsonby boad) one cottags3 onb cottage (back from street) five larue houses (towards howe-st.). sprt's lane (off hopetodn-stbeet). THREE COTTAGES ONE COTTAGE (AT CORNER), KARANGAOATE BOAD (BACK FROM BOAD). TWO COTTAGES ONE IRON BUILDING OF FIVE TENEMENTS. G. W. BINNEY HAS received instructions from the City Counoil to sell by auction, on Friday, March 14, at 11.30 a.m., on the ground (section 53), Ponsonby and Karangahapo Road, Hope toun-street, &c, &c, 19 WOODEN HOUSES,, from 2 to 8 rooms, as above, for removal. Terms- Cash on fall of the hammer. 239 Optician, &c TV B A O O O X, • OPTICIAN, HAS IN STOCK SPECTACLES AND BYK GLASSES of every description. An Acctoiutb Fit Guaranteed. COMPOUND MICROSCOPES & TELE SCOPES, Powerful end Cheap. Ammoro Barometers, Thermomktkm, Elbstbio Bells, Batteries, and Fnrnraa. Magnectio Ele<jtrfoMaohihes ana Medical Colls, OPERA GIiASSKS, BINOCUIiAR, FIELD AND MARINE GLASSES) THEODOLITES, &3XTANTS, COMPASSES. SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT.-TAYLOR'S SEWING MACHINES. The Balance of Stock of these excellent Hand and Treadle Machines will bo sold at 26 jjercentdiscount. Nearly 600 in use In Auok- OPPOSITE THE POST-OFFICE, Shortland-btrbbt, TTNION OIL, SOAP, AND CANDLE U COMPANY (LIMITED). JW"*J™ MANUFACTURERS OF COMMON AND TOILET SOAPS, CANDLES, PEANUT, AND OTHER LUBRICATING OILS. Soap and Candle Works: Parnell. Oil Works: Customs-street West. Warehouse and Offices i Lower Aibxbt street. Oaah Purchasers of Tallow. Delivery taken at their Parnell Works o*l Warehouse. DR. ARNOLD'S PENNY ROYAL AND BTEEI£PILLS.—The most popular medicine of tho day. Price, 2a Bd a box.—Colo nial Agent '. C. Sharland .opposite the Poet offloe.



Commission Agents. W M. -^ I N D, LAND, ESTATE, AND GENERAL COMMIB Next Hoffman's Muaic Warehouse, Quekn- STREET. FOR SALE (Ponsonby) — Pretty little Ve randah Cottage (only 12 months built), contain ing 4 large rooms, very centrally situated; register grates, and oven in kitchen. Allot ment about 34 x 102, all securely fenced. Gas and water laid on. A bargain—only £330. FOR SALE (Devonport)—New House of five rooms, built on volcanic allotment; within two minutes' walk of lower wharf. Only *250. FOR SALE (Ponsonby)—New and Well-built Verandah Cottage in central position; large scullery, 10 x 14; also cellar. Two register grates and ga9 stove; gas and fittings complete; also, water laid on. Allotment about 32 x 102, securely fenced. Price, £370. FOR SALE—Choice Allotments in Ponsonby, Newton, Newmarket, Devonport, &c, from 40s per foot. FOR SALE (Ponsonby)—New 6-roqined Cot tage (close to Three Lamps), large airy rooms with register grates, oven in kitchen. Allot ment S3 x 100. securely fenced. Price, £340. FOR SALE — Boatbuilder's Business in thriving township near Auckland. Business connection soundly established, and buildings and plant in capital order. Splendid opening tor a roan with capital of about £100. Very easy terms. Timber. X>APAKURA SAW MILLS, HUNUA. Having a largo supply of KAURI Logs,we are now prepared to Execute Orders to any size; dressed T. and G., etc. COULTHARD BROS. Stewart & Gariick, Agents, ForCstreet, Auckland. riIHE UNION STEAM SAW, MOULD JL ING, SASH, AND DOOR COMPANY (LIMITED). WHOLESALE TIMBER DEALERS. MANUFACTURERS OF DOORS, SASHES, AND TURNERY. SUPPLIES IN WHOLESALE LOTS I SCANTLING BOARDS (Rough and Dressed) CEILING BOARDS WEATHER BOARDS (Rusticated or F. Edged) FLOORING AND LINING ARCHITRAVES SKIRTINGS MOULDINGS (of any pattern) DOORS, SASHES, and TURNERY, DELIVERED at any Public Wharf In Auck land, or at the Company's Private Wharf, Mechanics' Bay. The Quality of the Company's Timber Is Un surpassed, and Prioes Bpeolally favourable for Builders, Contractors, and other Wholesale Buyers. STORAGE ACCOMMODATION Afforded by Arrangement In Mechanics Bay Yard. SORTING-UP ORDERS Executed from Mechanics' Bay Yard without delay. QUOTATIONS AND PATTERN BOOKS On application at MECHANICS' BAY OR CUSTOMS-STREET. pHEAP TIMBER. Wo aro Selling good Sooond-claas House building Timber at Bs, and Lining at 5s per 100 foot, and all othor descriptions in proportion, according to our roduccd l'rice-list for this month. Shingles, House Blocks, Posts and Rails at lowest rates. J. and H. SMYTH, Auckland-Waitakoroi Sawing and Planing Mill Mount Ktlcu Railway Station, 12th DiU'Cinbor l&ttt. Hotels. T M P E RIAL HOTEL, CORNER OF QUEEN AND FORT STREETS. T. T. Proprietor, Begs to Inform the Public that he is now ready to receive Boardors at his Now Hotel, where they will find every accommodation. Hot Cold, and Shower Baths. Largo, Spacious Bedrooms. , Luncheon from 1 to 2. MASONIC HOTEL, DKVONPORT NORTH SHORE. W. H. PEARCE Has much pleasure In intimating that tho whole of tho oxtensivc additions and alterations to the Masonic are now finally completed. Person* desirous of residing in this delightful district «■>«■• by patronising the above Hotel, recetvo overy tfLiv.-.ioj, required to mako them lmpp/ and comfortable, in*. . T0 ...0 0.0 tarty, well ventilated, neatly and elegantly furnished. Beleot Suites of Apartments. Private Sitting rooms. Ono of tho flnoßt Billiard-rooms in tho Colony, fitted with everything now and first class. BATHING-Fresh and Salt Wator.J BUGGIES BuppUed in nvo minutes'notico. W. H. PEAxiCE. HOWARD'S NEW COMMERCIAL AND FAMILY HOTEL, Opposite tiie Railway Station, WHANGAREI. This Is by far tho largest, best-appointed, and most comfortable Hotel North of Auckland, con taming Suites of Private Rooms for Kivm Dies, with Piano, Bath, Commercial, Dining, and Smoking Rooms. SPLENDID BHJjIARD ROOM. The Bedrooms are lofty and well ventilated, and most comfortably furnished. Orders by Tolegram or Letter will rcceivo promptAttcntion. Saddle Horses on Hire, &c. So. Porter in attendance on Trains and Steamers. G. B. HOWARD. Praprjptor. REMI ER. HOTEL, WAIORONGOMAI (Near tho Telegraphic Office), Is the LEADING HOTEL IN THE DISTRICT The Proprietor is now Erecting Large and Important Additions, including numerous Bed rooms and Private Parlours, which will be fitted up with every regard to the Care, Com fort, and Enjoyment of. Guests. No expense whatever has been spared to constitute this tho Premier Hotel of the To Aroha Goldfield, and make it the Favourite Resort of tho Travelling Public. The Wines and Spirits are of the Bes Brands. Billiards. Stabling—Convenient and Extensive J. B. KILIAN, Proprietor. WHANGAREI HOTEL, OPPOSITE TOWN WHARF, WHANGAREI. MRS LEA Desires to inform the Public of Whangarel and surrounding districts that she has purchased the above old-ostablished and well-known hotel, and has appointed Mil A. G. BRIGHT as Manager of the same. Tho Manager takes this opportunity of informing the publio that no Btone will bo left unturned to make this a popular house with travellers gonerally, and particular regard will be paid to tho convenience and necesditios of families visiting the district. ' Civility, attontion.and moderate charges can be depended on. Special regard will be paid to selling none but the Best Brands of Liquors. Saddle Horses and Boats on hire. Trap meets trains from all steamers. / -i INGER ALE 1 GINGER ALE 1 G. GL E D H ILL is now Manufacturing a GINGER ALE Superior to any yet offered to the Public. It is a Delicious, Grateful, and Invigorating Bovcrage, and blends romarkably well with at! brands of Spirits. G. GLEDHILL, WELLESLEY-STREET. Telephone No. 53. Coaches. VTORTHERN OMNIBUS COMPANY -Li ' (LIMITED). NEW NORTH ROAD TIME-TABLE, on and aftor MONDAY. Docomber 17th, 1883 :- Auckland to Mt. Albert Avondalo and Mt. Al and Avondale. bort to Auckland. Leave Union Bank: Leave Avondale 7 a.m. 7.65 a.m. 10,15 „ 8.30 „ 12.15 p.m. 11.30 „ ♦1.30 „ t2,25p.m. 4.15 „ ' 3,15 „ 5.15 „ 5.30 ~ •To Mt Albert only, f From Mt. Albert only, 7 a.m. 7.55 a.m. , *10.15 „ 8.30 „ 1.10 p.m. ti1.15 „ 2.30 „ 2.30 p.m. i „ fl „ 10.30 „ 5.30 „ 11 " t11.45 .. •For Mt Albert only, fFrom Mt. Albert only. Auckland to New New Lynn to Auck- Lynn. land. .2.15 p.m. 7.45 a.m. 516 „ 3 p.m. SATURDAYS. i.30 p.m. 7.45 a.m. 10.30 „ 4.50 p.m. GREAT NORTH ROAD. Auckland and Arch Hill. Leave National Bank. Leave Arch Hill. 7.30 a.m. 8.15 a.m. 9 „ 9.30 „ 10.15 „ 9.45 „ 11.45 „ 11 „ 1 p.m. 12.25 p.m. 1.45 „ 1.35 „ 2.16 „ 3 3.45 „ «3.50 , 5.5 „ 4.20 „ 5.30 „ o.io „ 0.30 ~ 7 Saturday Nights Only. Saturday Nights Only. 8.30 p.m. 9.15 p.m. 10 ~ 10.S0 „ An Omnibus will run from Provincial Lunatic Asylum to Auckland at 9.25 a.m., and "3.30 p.m., and from Auckland (National Bank) to Asylum 1.4a and 5.30 p.m. Also, an Omnibus will run from Avondale to Auckland at 9 a.m., and from Auckland (National Bank) to Avondalo 5.30 p.m. Saturday Nights only: Avondalo to Auckland 6 p.m.j Auckland to Avondale 10.30 p.m. • Will not run on Saturdays.



Ten Mftrdumtt UNSURPASSED IN GENUINE PURITY, UNEQUALLED IN QUALITY AT THE PRICE, ARE THE TEAS SOLD BY ROBERT NEAL lilOd per pound gs 0a per pound 2s 4d per pouad *__ & W* W pound THEATRE ROYAL BUILDINGS, QUEEN-STREET.



Nelson, Moate & Co/s SPECIALITY BLEND. QUEEN-STREET AUCKLAND, Next the New Zealand Clothing Factory. Tea Merchants. CLOSE Bros.' CELEBRATED Half-crowN TEA Perlb. £■ Stands Pre-eminent For Matchless Purity, Strength and Pungency. CLOSE BROS., Queen Street. Hydraulic Lime. z, HYDRAULIC LIME | % TRADE yr MARK § 1 J.Wson&C? | 9 AUCKLAND. HZ. Auckland. 27th November, 188 S. MESSRS J. WILSON & CO., Qucen-stroot, Gentlemen,—Wo havo used your Lime for several purposes (including Concreto Sea Wall at Mongonui Mill), and havo boon quito Batluflod with same. \ows truly, TiiK AUCKLAND TIM nan Company, Limited.—W. C. Daldy, Jun., Secretary. PLEASE APPLY FOR CIRCULARS EX PLAINING TREATMENT. Samples of Concrete on view at our office, and in tho Museum, which havo been over 20 years in tho sea. All tho Muhurangi Limer aro not alike, and nemo of Wilson's is genuine without tho Trade Mark. n i fiROUND LIM I. GROUND LIMB FOR SALE ' SOUTHGATB 8 MAHURANQI HYDRAULIC GROUND ROCHE LIME. In any quantity, for Concrete Paths, Fldort Cellars, &c. (next to stone Hanging la un rivalled for durability and hard-setting qualities). For tanks and other wet work It Is a flrst-claas material. B.KBANE, SOLE AGHNT, CUSTOMS-STREET Medical. A R R I V A L OF Signor Otto Hug. TIIK CELEBRATED SWISS MEDICAL CLAIRVOYANT, Fhom Christohurch. ST. MUNGO CHAMBERS. SIGNOR HUG may bo consulted from Mon day, February 4, at his Rooms, Queen-street, opposite tho Bank of New Zealand, and few doors from Short land-street. All kinds of Diseases treated. Herbal reme dies only used. \TBBVOUS DEBILITY. Dr. E. C. West's Nbrvb and Brain Tub at ment, a guaranteed Speclfio for Hysteria, Diud ness, Convulsions, Fits. Nervous Neuralgia. Headache, Nervous Prostration caused by the use of alcohol or tobacco, WakefulneSß, Mental Depiesslon, Softening of the Brain resulting Un Insanity, and leading %o misery, decay, and death, Premature Old Age caused by over-exer tion of the brain, youthful folly, or over-indul gence. Each box contains one month's treat ment. 6s a box, or six boxes for 255, sent by mall prepaid on receipt of price. WE GUARANTEE SIX BOXES To oure any case. With each order received by ns for six boxes, accompanied with 2Ss. we will send the purchaser our written guarantee to re fund the money if the treatment does not effect a oure. Guarantees issued only by J. P. KING AND SONS, Chemists. Queen-street Auckland. HAZARD'S "SIGNAL," GI.ASS. ■Ttfflsi ' hUP po\(rjsmFui* J^igPlj* BINOCULARS I||B^||l|| TELESCOPES W. E. HAZARD, Gunmaker and Optician, 168 QUEEN STEEET, AUCKLAND,



NELSON MOATE &Co. DRINK OU« It feu No Equal for True Natural Flay ar, Valua, aad »traagt». PRICES 2/-,2/4,2/8r 3/-, 3/4, 4/- r 1-lk. m»* i-lh. Paekala. HALF-CHESTS. BOXES. "PRESS," "■r. «•!••» la ■ Prafasalaaal Taa Taalar aai Blaadar." IWABDED COLD*SILVER MEDALS. HSLSON,IfOATE&(!o. TEA MERCHANTS! CHRIBTCHURCH, OUNEDIN, AUCKLAND, WELLINGTON. 4MNTS-EVERYVHERB. Conchbuilderg, &c mHAMES CARRIAGE AND DRAY X FACTORY JAMES MACKIE, Pbopbhtob, YIOTORIA-BTREET BAST, AUCKLAND Repairs of every description In Wood and Iron neatly executed on the shortest notice. Springa made and repaired. Always on Hand—A largo quantity of Lamps, also Ironbark Shafts and Spokes, Rod Gum Felloes, and Hobart Town Hardwood..... N.B.—Country Orders punctually attended to COUSINS AND ATKIN, COACH BUILDERS, EIXIOTT AND ALBKRT-BTBEBTS. Have in Stook— Double and Singlo-seatod Buggies, Hooded Phietons, Vis-a-vis, Waggonottcs, Dog Carts, Second-hand Pluotong and Buggies. Also, Many Thousands Seasoned Finished Spokee, the Best Stock In Auckland. T> ICYC LE S. TRICYCLES The largost and best-solcctod Stock of Ufa ohines In Now Zealand, including tho Rudgr (unequalled for its strength, lightnues, and speed —ono milo being ridden in 2min. JOM-Sscc—tho fastest on roconl), Excelsior, Bkitisii Mail, D.H.F. Premier, Extra S.Kxi'hkhs. Tricycles —Willlß'B Soclabio. and Single. Duplicate part* of all machines kept in Btock. Repairs a speciality. SERVICE & FITTON, 22, Urcy-at, Auckland. BOYS' VELOCIPEDES, 225; PKRAMHULATORS, IGs: INVALID CARIUAGKS. all kinds (Wholesale uml lictnil); BABY SLEBPING CARRIAGES; Also. BICYCLKS (liont Kn^lish mako). ROCK INU IIORSKS, &o. R, ANDERSON, PARRAMATTASTKEET. «VUNKT. Awarded Four Pr1 Ironmongery. JB. B L A I X I B, • VICTORIA-STREET, IMPORTER OF BUILDERS' & FURNISH ING IRONMONGERY DIBEOT FROM MINUriOTDHKIUI, Haa for Sale, at Low Rates— Carpenters'TooU Nails, Locks, Hlngos Kitchen Ranges Register Orates, In great Variety Marble and enamelled Sifiie Mantelpiece* Largest Stook in Auckland | Marble. Klootroplato, Curb, and othor Fenders Galvanized Iron, Sheet Lead, and Zlno Slate, Cement, and Plaster INSPECTION INVTTBD For Sale. FOR SALE, at Victoria Stables, 2 or 3 L . First-class Light Waggonottos for 1 horse; Uiey are in very good order, being nearly now. Also Good Second-hand Buggies, single or double-Boated at Low Prlcoa.—W. Crowthkr Photographic. fTDHOTOGRAPHIC A. B. BROOMHALL & CO., PHOTOGRAPHIC STOCK IMPORTERS, 48, SHORTLAND-STREET AUCKLAND. Have just Received a Largo and Varied Stock of. Cameras, also many Photographic Novolties quite new to New Zealand. Cherry Fabric, for dark room windows, 2g per yard. Hydrokinone., the new developer, lia fld per on. Appliances for the New Art of Colouring Photographs on Con vex Glasses to imitate China Painting. SOLE AGENTS throughout New Zoaland for SKA VEYS1 BACKGROUNDS AND ACCES SORIES. '



sr.oney, MONEY TO LEND, on Real Estate, Id ' I guma of £60 and upwards,at the current ■■■ 4 rates of interest—Apply Win. 8. Coohrane, JTortJ S itreet. . , ■ MONEY TO LEND, In large or snail ,!, , Solicitors, Vulcan Lane.., MONEY TO LEND, in sums of £25 M and upwards, at current rates of interest. Apply to PETER OLDPHANT, Solicitor, High-street. ■ MONEY TO LEND, on Freehold Security, at a low rate of interests Burton and Napier, Solicitors, High-street, Auckland. , . $ MONEY TO LEND, at current rates of. 9 Interest—Lai3hley and Jackson, Queen- -,-.,> street. ,; : ; T Q Q4\fl To LEND in Sums of ■ ■ JLitF«O"\7 £100 and upwards, at 8 per . cent., on good securities.—w. and J. Frater, Land Agents, Queen-street. T f> /\/ki~fc TO LEND at Current Ajfc»"\J\J Rates of Interest on Free. ■' ' hold Security. W. F. O'SULLIYAN. Shortland-streot T\TONEY~TO LEND, at a moderaS Solicitors, Fort-Btreet , «.•& ONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage, 0T .'• J lint-class Freehold Securities. ■ ', W. COLEMAN, SoUcitor, ' . riM National Insurance Buildings. J ONEY LENT ON PROMISSORY v NOTES, HOUSES, FURNITURB, tea. |H BILLS DISCOUNTED DAILY MORTGAGES NEGOTIATED^! JOHN W. HARDIE, Land, Commission, and Estate Aamtt, ■ HIGH-STREET, Auckland. EXCHANGE ON NEW YORK AND :< LONDON, In sums to suit. FOR SALE BY ARNOLD, HINES, Si CO., Carner-ot Custom-house and Fort-streett.^ f,s A UCKLAND PERMANENT CO". A. OPERATIVE BUILDING fe INVEST, " MENT SOCIETY. OITICS t 117, QUKKH-STMirt, LOANS granted upon approved eetfnrltlei Of .' Freehold or Leasehold Properties In nuns of £30 to £6000, principal and interest being repay? - : able In Instalments at the following Reduced Hates for repayment of each fIIOU borrowed t«f.' Repayments extend- p.,-want Total Amount Ing over Per Week. Repayable^!! U a. d a s.d. '* ljrear _ „ >H IC4 00 lfeari . » 10 10 108 « 8 lyears . -I H-7 11315 0 yean _ . U 8 121 6 8 yean _ SI 136 IS 9 8 years - - 7 1 14713 » IQyears - .. 11 lea 16 8 And In the same proportion for smaller or larger loans. - - r DEPOSITS.—The Society recetvea Money en Depositi —Repayable at 7 days' notira, 6 per oent per annum; repayable in C months, 6 per .' oent. por annum. . JOHN BATGER, Sooretary.. TNDUSTRIAL AND PROVIDENT A PERMANENT BUILDING, LAND, AND INVESTMENT BOCIKTY Of AUCJE LAND. ;■ •• ' - )• ;: LIBBRAL ADVANCES made on appiWel ■.'■'■. Freehold or Leasehold Properties for periods not exceeding TEN YEARS. BujUAi KABsm only required. SCALE OB" REPAYMENT REDUOm FINES NOT ENFORED In oases of SlokneM or Want o* Employment .- ■'■ BORROWERS SHARB IN PROFITS. PART OR WHOLE OF THE ADVANCE , MAY BE REPAID AT ANY TIME. INTEREST CEASES ON THE PORTION REPAID. Further particulars may he obtained on appl]> cation at the Society's! oflloos, oornor of QuiEH'. §§j btzuskt and Vu wan Lane. GEORGE FRASBR. ManngOT. ONDON MORTGAGE, LOAN, AND DISCOUNT BANK. M, BHORTLAND-STREET, Auoklato j (Opposite A. Clark fc Sons' WabkhodsA .; And Little Collins-Btreot Melbourne. LOANS ARE ADVANCED PROM £10 TO £1,000. Upon personal, freehold, and leasehold security, . repayable by Weekly, Monthly, or Quarterl/ Instalments, at Lowest Current Rates. Advanoes made on Furniture without removal, and all olasseß of Merchandise. LOANSGBANTKDUPONLrFKPOIJCirBS,IiWAOnBJi .t, and intebbsts under wois. ■■■•■ bills discounted at current rateb. Loans upon Dbpostt of Deeds. Refaxmbkt ; by Easy Instalments. ,■, ' FORMS GRATIS. _jj oommunloationß and interviews held stnotly confidential. -> Bank or Snqland Notes Changed. ■yiCTORIA LOAN. AND DISCOUNT i AGENCY, HIGH-STREET, AUCKLAND, - OPPOSITE CITT COUNOIIi CIUNBIHS, ;;; money advanced in sums of £10 to £1000 ON PERSONAL SECURITY, DEEDS OF PROPERTY, BOND WARRANTS, SHARES, &o. REPAYMENTS CAN BE MADE N WEEKLY OB ,:;>. OTHER INSTALMENIS TO SUIT BORROWERS. COMMUNICATIONS CONFIDKNTAL. X POSTAL ADDRESS: BOX 90. TIME - TABLE OF I)EVONPORT AND LAKE COACHES. . ; ;. ALTERATION FOR FKBKUARY. Leave VioromA Wharf, Dcvonport, at 10.30 ; a.m., 2 p.m., and 4.20 p.m. SBS Leave Takapuna School-house at 11.15 a.m., 3 p.m.. and 5.15 p.m. Sundays.—Leave Devonport at 10.45 a.m. anfl 3 p.m. Leave Lake School-house 11.30 a.m. and 5 p.m. FARE EACH WAY, ONE SHILLING. V, J. QUICK. Proprietor ~ IB