LECTURE ON "LIBERALISM; AN INQUIRY."

Mr C. A. De Lautour, formerly member of tlio Houso of Representatives for Mount, Ida, delivered a lecture on "Liberalism; an Inquiry " at St. James's TTall last evening, under the auspices of tlio Auckland Liberal Association. There wero about three hun dred persons present. Several vice-pre sidents' of the Association were accommo dated with .-eats on the platform, and Mr .1. M. Shera was voted to the chair,

Mr Dk Laotouß, on coming forward, was heartily received. In introducing his subject, he said that he was present at the request of the Association to lecture on "Liberalism,; an Inquiry." He hoped to show that there was a spirit in man higher than selfishness, and that that spirit, if exercised by a com munity of men, gave birth to principles that became the watchword of Liberalism. There was some confusion between matters of political economy and matters af ethics or moral philosophy. He showed that there was a wide difference between the paths of the l.iberalandof the political economist, All that the economist looked for was the increase of national wealth, while the Liberal looked for the promotion of the greatest <<oo_ for the greatest number. The pursuit of the economist, was praiseworthy, but was by no means the pursuit of the Liberal politician. He did not, profess to be able to separate what was right and what was wrong in politics as claimed by modern authorities. In Now Zealand, where they had tho State stopping gambling, where it took us from our birth, vaccinated us, educated and cremated us if necessary, and, at the same legislated as it, had done respecting un fortunate women, he found it impossible to draw the line. The pursuit of politics in Now Zealand might be defined as an endeavour to promote the happiness of all, and as all agreed with that proposition, it might bo asked where Liberalism came in. All sought tho promotion of the same end, but differed us to tho paths. Then came the Liberals, Conservatives, and Radicals. The Liberal policy was to place tho happiness of the greatest mini ber in the hands of the greatest number, and to give all men—and in time all women —a voice in tho government of the country. Tho Liberals had complete trust in the people ; they believed that if the people made mistakes they could correct them. There were others who thought they knew what was best for the people, and would not put the power in their hands. He did not thinkthat Liberalism in New Zealand would be content to rest where it rested now. The lecturer then proceeded to instance anom alies under the plural voting system. He deprecated dogmatism in the matter of names, showing thut, according to Lord Stanhope, the Tories of Queen Anne's time favoured triennial purliamentsand free trade, while tho Whigs were in favour of triennial parliaments and against freo trade. Coming to New Zealand they found Sir John Hall, who now opposed the introduction of tho ballot, carrying liberal measures which Sir George Grey and Sir F. Whitaker had only conceived, and had been unablo to carry. Then there was their present Liberal Premier supporting the plural vote system, and statin;.' that it had not affected a single election in tho colony. Ho hoped when the Premier was stronger that he would change. J le asked why all the associations in support of Liberalism failed to realise their aspira tions, and said it was due to tho fact there were too many cogs in the wheel. There was too much localism. A representative often found that the question wus not whether he could support this or that premier, but whether he could get this rail way or that road. They were not to blame lor this. It was a system into which they had drifted, and which had rendered nugatory their best efforts. Even the cities which piofc- ci) to lead thought were not without this feeling. Some of the city constituenoits would not have a representa tion unless he lived within its gates. •(Applause.) There must be a separation of purely local matters, and matters alfecting the liberties of man. There were other things betide-! localism that impeded them sadly. He was fa-t coming to the belief ihat that country was the happiest where the taxation raised from the people was the least. Taxation ou one class filtered through to all others. Tho result of the property tas; taught them that when the slightest pressure was placed on the source of supply, there was a reaction and a re distribution of prices. Such a tax was sure to react on those least able to bear it. The foremost principle of the Liberal platform should be the least taxation possible for the services of Government, and the avoidance of all penal taxation. He urged that specu lation in land should cease. If they could c^ase making land tho best investment for money, the impetus that would be given to industries by the capital investod therein would be wonderful. He was not, however, going to dogmatise on the unearned incre ment and land nationalism. He spoke strongly against the expensive State maehitif cry kept up tor the purpose of promoting the credit system , and argued that if com merce was conducted on the same principles as tho Stock Exchange, that if nothing but a man's good name entitled him to credit, things would be much better, and a vast taxation would be saved. The deficiencie of debtors during the past S years in New Zealand would have built the North Island trunk railway. In forming an association, such as a Liberal Association, there were many difficulties, and the first was the danger ot the common inertia. They should bo willing to give a few spare moments always, so that they should be prepared at any time for a 'campaign that might burst upon them at any moment There was also the difficulties arising from the every.day growth of social classes, the want of persistence, and the fear of being mi: understood. Ho mado an eloquent allu sion to Auckland's position with respect to the inlands of the South Pacilic, and pointed out that the result of a successful organisa tion would bo that the young man of Auck land would carry the germ of Liberalism to thes3 islands, nnd make them more fit to perform tho work of civilisation. He spoke strongly on the retention of the present education system, which they should cherish us the brightest star in tho crown of Liberalism. In conclusion, he made an appeal to the meeting to support the Asso ciation and the Parliamentary Union. He had^ heard that tho latter had rather a Conservative tone, thought he noticed that the first Premier, his old friend Mr Lusk, was an advanced Radical, and he hoped that ho would bring down a policy that would commend itself to the Liberals of Auckland.

A hearty vote ot thanks was accorded to Mr l)e Lautour and the Chairman at the closo of tho lecture, on tho motion of Mr Laing. Messrs lie Lautour and Shera briefly responded, and the meeting terminated.

WHAT IS THE SINKING FUND?

(by tklegraph.—o\v.v cokkespon-dknt),

Wellington, this day. Tin-: 'Tost," in answer to a cones

pondent, thus solves certain financial puzzles:--"Our corrospondent's first ques tion is, What is inscription? To this we reply that inscription means that the name of tho person to whom the Government owes the money is inscribed in the books of Hit oflice inscribing (the Bank of England in the case of New Zealand loans), and the latter is not burdened with the custody of deben tures payable to bearer, which he might possibly lose. Ho can, however, at any time take debentures from the bank if he requires thorn, and can re-inscribe when he gives them. Wo have never heard that, the moro process of inscribing raised the market, value of our 4 per cents, from SO to 103. Tho next question is-How is the further inscription of stock going to save the colony L 300.001) per annum? To this wo reply that, taking the debt of the colony as equal to about L 30,000,000, bearing an avorage interest of v por cent., it is proposed to 1 convert' it into inscribed stock at 4 per cent; tho saving of 1 per cent, of interest per annum represents tho amount named by our correspondent The third ques tion is as to how L 204,000 is to be saved by abolishing the Sinking Fund, the annual payment to which is only L 119,152? The Sinking Fund increases yearly— partly by the direct payment named, partly by the accumulation of inteiest on accrued Sinking Fund, and partly by tho amount of interest paid each ycai on bonds drawn and paid oil', but on which by the terms of the loan the interest has Htill to he paid for the benefit of increased drawings annually. The Sinking Fund will equal this year L2!4,000, and each year the amount necessarily becomes laiver Finally our correspondent wants to know what are 5-30 and 10-40 debentures. Ihese hguros are constantly cropping up in commercial quotations, vet we behovo very few peoplo really know their meaning. The explanation is simple: tho 5-30 are loans contracted on the agreement that they are payable in 30 years, but the Government muy call them in for payment at any time after tlio expi-v tion of 5 yours. Tne 10-40 similar*/ haw « currency of 40 years, but may be called in for payment at any time after 10 year- "

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•. 1 .■■ -Hr.Himm —- R. C. OARR. f»- *>• "•O^-'1 THURSDAY, OCTOBER 2, At 12 o'clock. *¥TALUABLE CITY PROPERTIES IN QUEEN, ALBERT, SYMONDS, ANGLESEA, AND BERESFORD STREETS. ALLOTMENT ADJOINING JUNCTION HOTEL, NEWMARKET. B. TONKS ft CO. Will be sold by Auction on the above date, at twelve 0 clock, THE FOLLOWING PROPERTIES :- QUEEN-STREET— Allotment adjoining Messra McArthur Se Co.'s Boot Factory, having a frontage of 100 feet to Queen-street, by a depth of 133 feet II inches, with right-of-way to Grey-street. This allotment is admirably situated for warehouses or shops, being in heart of the business purt of the city. ALBERT AND CHAPEL STREETS-Allot ment 10, of Section IS. of tho City of Auck land, with a frontage to Albert and Chapel streets of 83 and 810 links by a depth of aboul 321 links. This is a splendid position foi store or bonded warehouse, lying between the Queeu-streot Wharf and the Hobson street New Wharf now boing erected. ANGLESEA-STREET-GoodSix-roomedHousc nnd Allotments Nos. 131 and 135. '1 he House is so situated that another House can bs erected on the allotments. SYMONDS-STREET-Two Shops and Dwcl ling-house. Corner of Symonds-street anc East-street, being immediately opposite St Sepulchre's School-room and tho Catholii Church. NEWMARKET-Largo Allotment, adjoining the Junction Hotol. BERE3FORD-STREET - Allotment adjoining the City Park, with frontage to Beresford street of 110 feet. Leasehold, at a yearlj rental of £6103pcr annum. Also, ALLOTMENTS 9 "YD 10, of Part of Allotment 8. having a frontage of CO feot to Hcresford street.ond immediately opposito the Western Park Gate. Properties will bo (lagged. B. 0. OARB.] I*>. D. TONKS FRIDAY, OCTOBER 3, At 12 o'clock. TO BICYCLE CLUBS, RIDERS, AND OTHERS. THE "ROYAL MAIL" BICYCLE. B. TONKS _ CO. HAVE received instructions from Messrs Shakespeur nnd Co. (who have decided to give up this business), to sell, on Friday, October 3, at 12 o'clock, 1 50-INCH BICYCLE, ball bearings back and front wheel, red rubber tyres, Bteel rim, back bone and forks, very finest quality, Warrington wire spokes, Baw step, spoon brake. Sec. 11 52-inch ditto, dittn, ditto 8 Si-Inch ditto, ditto, ditto 1 56-inoh ditto, ditto, ditto 1 62-Inch ditto, ditto, ditto, all plated Will be on viow the day previous to the sale. Large number of Bells, Harrison's Double Gongs. Sec Large number of Lamps, "King of the Road," &c. , __ Large number of Red Rubber Tyres Large number of Assorted Parts, consisting of Pedals Cranks, Wrenches, Saddles, Back Hubs, &c. The following is a testimonial from the Amateur Champion of the World:—" Birming ham, January 10, 1883. Gentlemen.—l rode your •Royal Mail' last season in Knglnnd and America, and succeeded in winning in England the One-mile Chnmpionship and the Twenty flve-mile Championship. I won every race in America, and lowered every record. After hard riding every day for ten weeks, the Machine was thoroughly examined, and not a single nut or any other part had given way in trie slightest degree, the American riders beiug highly pleased with the Machine. Of ihe last twelve races I rode, I suocceded l-i winning 11 first and ono third.—l am, gentlemen, yours faithfully, Frank Moore." Mr W. M. Service, in a testimonial given bj hira for publication, after winning tho Auek land 1883 Club Championship, says:—" It is the best Machine I c ver rode, and I had no difficulty in beating a 58 Rudijo Racer, and a number ot other machines." TO-MORROW. DURHAM YARDS. • IMPORTANT SPECIAL SALE. Gf\ FIRST-CLASS HORSES. OV) FIRST-CLASS HORSES. Ex Hauraki, from Wanganui. THE Undersigned will Sell by Auctioi on Friday, 22nd September, at the Dur ham Yards, THE FOLLOWING VALUABLE SHiPMENQ OF HORSES FROM WANGANUI : -6 Superior Heavy Draughts 12 Medium Draughts 10 'Bus and Spring Cart Horses 15 Upstanding Weight carrying Hacks 10 Well-bred Cnrriago Hnrsns 10 Cobs nnd Hacks, sui.ablo for boske work. 6 Ladles' Hacks 5 Fast Hacks 6 Cross-country Horses Pair Piebalds, thoroughly broken THE ABOVE INCLUDE SEVERAL PAIRS. HUNTER AND NOLAN, Auctioneers. TO-MORROW. HUNTER & NOLAN WILL HOLD THEIR IT"- EEKLY SALE TO-MORROW (Friday), SEPT. 26, AT THE DURHAM YARDS, OF HORSES. SADDLERY GRAIN and SEED Also. 2 HEAVY DRAUGHT COLTS, i years old And e_ Waihora, from Gisborne, 9 MEDIUM DRAUGHT HORSES K.B.—The Auctioneers would call especial attention of Buyere of Draught Stock to the very flue animals to be disposed of at the Dur ham Yaids To-morrow. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27. AT THE RESIDENCE OF MESSRS LILLYWALL, WEST TAMAKL DEAD AND LIVE STOCK, FARMING IMPLEMENTS, DAIRY UTENSILS, &C, Sec, &o. THE undersigned have received instruc tions from tlio Messrs Lilly wall to Bell, on their Farm, West Tainaki, on Saturday, the 27th September, THE WHOLE OF THEIR LIVE AND DEAD STOCK, consisting of— 20 Choice Young Daby Cows, forward in calf 1 Well-bred 3-ycar-oH Bull 1 Young Mare, quiet to ride and drive, thoroughly staunch, and a fast trotter 1 Upstanding Mare, thoroughly good in all kinds of harness 1 Useful Harness Horso 1 Good Hack, splendid jumper 1 Foul i Young Breeding Sows, in pig to a flrst-clast Berkshire boar 1 Young Pedigree Berkshire Boar 7 Young Pigs (by samo) 1 Light Pagnall Cart, nearly new Dray Hirnoss, Snring Cart Harness, Riding Saddle, Grindstone, Garden Tools. Hay Forks. Scythes, Dairy Utensils, Poultry &c, &c. Also, HOUSKHOLD FURNITURE, Pictures, Cooking Utensils, &c. At 12 o'clock. LUNCHEON PROVIDED. HUNTER AND NOLAN. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30. j; DURHAM YARDS. I - ' TTVHE undersigned have received instmc _L .-*- tions to sell by public auction, at the Dur m ham Yarns, on lueßray. he 30th September at ■ . cloven o'clock, by order of tho Mortgagee, ■' t the Township of Onehunga, and containlne 12a I _> r10£" 5 0r "ur lel> B- *"& now in tne oocnpltio, II c* John Freeman Benalhck. Tho whole of th. I land is fenced in and in cultivathm, and then 1 J| » Dwelling-house und Outbuildings on th, _____ ■>,£?_ i& cm! o?, Suloaml farther particulars oi B application to the Auctioneers. ___ HUNTER & NOLAN, H . Auctioneers,



TO-r-iointou". THE HAY M AKKET, FOR SALE, ;tt the Haymarket, on Friday next, Sept. 26 (if not sold privately before), THE THOROUGHBRED HOP.SF. IZAAK WALTON, Now on view at the Haymarket. For pedigree sec Stud-book. ALFRED BUCKLAND. TUESDAY?, THE HAYMARKET. SALE OF WOOL, SHEEPSKINB, HIDES, TALLOW. HAY and STRAW, eaoh TUESDAY, at V/ o'clock. 1 ALFRBO BUCKLAND. Auctions. TO-MORROW, FRIDAY, SEPT. 20. at 11 a.m. FOWLS, FURNITURE, he. 1 J. R. RANDERSON WILL Sell ut Mercantilo. Salo Rooms, on Friday, Sept. 28, at it 11.111., ' 1 Superior I'licflbnier, with drawers (quite new) 2 New Tables, turned and stained legs 1 Larue Superior Clothes Chest (new) 2 Smaller Clothes Ciiests Sewing Machine, a Largo Assortment ol Ladies' and Ontl.■men's ClothiiiK. com » prising Hood Dresses, Trimtned Honnets and Hats, and Ueneral Underclothing. Also, ! One Tair Purebred. Prize White Leghorn 1 Fowls, two Langshnns. about a dozen Cross . bred Leghorn and Iloudan Pullets, specially _, good strain, non-Bitters, and splendid layers. The abovo without reserve. Also, " Two magnificent Oil Paintings 'English views) each about 10 by 21 inches, in massive (lilt Frames, very choice: splendid Chest Drawers, ; Mottled Kauri,Kc.: Suitusof Furniture, Pianos, . Seentod Soap, Tea, Sec, Sec W. S. COCHRANE.] fJAS. DACKF. TO-MORROW. 1 WALNUT FIGURED REP SUITE, _ ROSEWOOD PIANOFORTE, WALNUT DUCHESS SUITE, MOTTLED KAURI CHESTS . DRAWERS, ; CARPETS, HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. TIIE Subscribers will Sell at thoii l!ooui8, Queen-street, on Friday, Septem ber 26th. at 11 0 clock. • IIOUSKIIOI.D FURNITURE, consistingof — Itosowood Pianoforte, Walnut Draw ing r.>oni Suite (I) pieces), Carved Frames in Silk Tapestry (all spring - seated), Walnut Oval Tables, Tapestry Carpets, touch and II Chairs. Gipsy Tables, 1 lair-seated ('ouches, Iron and Wood Delist ends. Chests Drawers (Handsome Mottled Kauril. Mirrors. Commodes, Waslistnmls and Ware, Toilet Tublos. DuehossSuite tin Walnut), Feather Hud, 1 Mattnis^ea. Palliais. s. Pillows, Dining Tables, Kitchen Utensils, _c. Also. Mamtle and Washing Machines Saddle, Counter Scales and Weights Portable Hoiler Largo Staircase, complete. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON. Auctioneers. ROOT. _, BRADLEY.] [l-KANK NKWF.I.L. SATURDAY. SEPTEMBER 27. AUCTION SALE. KARANGAHAPE ROAD, NEWTON, Next tbo Bank of New Zeal md. SATURDAY, September 27, at 2 o'clock. : BRADLEY „ NEWELL WILL SELL, at thoir Auction Rooms, on above date, OATS, Chill, Potatoes (both eating and seed), ■ Paper here lloxes, 20 boxes Tea, Mattrasses, Conee and Tea Urns, Meerschaum Pipes Washstands, Dressing Tables, Matting 20 Backs Fowl Wheat 50 cases t alifornian Apples aud Onionr, in ! prime condition BRADLEY „ NEWELL. ; W. S. COCIIIIANK. . IJAS. DACBr. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 29. LEASEHOLD ALLOTMENT, WELLESLEY-STREET. THE Subscribers will sell, at their Rooms, Quoen-stroct, on Monday, Sept. 21. at 12 o'clook, ALLOTMENT 20, Wellesley-street West—33 feet frontage, held under Lease from City Cnunr.il for II years, from August 13.1883, at a ground rent of £85 a year. Valuation clause of one-third value of improvements at end of lease. 1 Fur further part iculars apply-to SAMUEL COCHRANE AND SON, Auctioneers. W. S. COCHRANE] | JAMES DACBH MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 29. BY ORDER OF THE GENERAL CHURCH t TRUST.. ALLOTMENTS, ST. STEPHEN'S ROAD AND BRIGHTON ROAD, PARNELL. TO BE LEASED. THE Subscribers havo received instruc tions to offer for Lease by Public Auction, - at the Land Mart, Queen-street, on Monday, 29th instant, at 12 o'clock. For a term of 60 years, ALLOTMENT No. 2a, 79 feet frontage to St. Stcphon's Road, situated between the residences of Major Ti-dall and Mr ; C. Y. Cox, Also, For a term of SI years, ALLOTMENT No. 3a, 51 feet frontago to Brighton Road, adjoining the Deanery, Conditions of leasing and plan can be seen at the offices of SAMUEL COCHRANE _ SON, Auctioneers. DURHAM YARDS. FOR SALE, at tho Durham Yards, every Tuesday, at 11 o'clock, ! HIDES, TALLOW, WOOL, and SKINS HUNTER AND NOLAN. ROBERT BRADLEY.] [FRANK NEWELL. BRADLEY AND NEWELL, AUCTIONEERS. HOUSE, LAND, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENTS FOR THK SALE OF ALL KINDS OF MERCHANDISE, FARM PRODUCE, HOUSE AND LANDED PROPERTY, ETC., KARANGAHAPE ROAD, NEWTON (next door to Bank of New Zealand.) 1 CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED. References by Permission: Messrs Alfred ) Buckland, Auckland; Hesketh and Aitken Auckland; Jamos Hume, Hamilton; William Gaidner, Epsom, ;te_C , Unrivalled /0/ is /07 o u.r/w i\\m/TEA I /PD/ ABOUNOIN9 ; ffi/ Strength a / X™ 'HIGH-QUALITY,



Tea merchants JOHN BUCHANAN, WHOLESALE GROCER, j Tfea, Coffee & Spice Merchant CUSTOMS-ST., AUCKLAND. 1 Tolesmph Address: I Telephone Exchango. "Kaulo," Auckland. | No. ft". : Tlia Advertiser desires special attention to hi- Celobratod Brands of BLENDED INDIA AND CHINA TEAS. Sinco their introduction the greatly increased demand for them substantially proves their excel lence, and confirms tho high esteem which tho Public have justly accorded them. Tho following distinctive brands all bear his Trade Mark on the labels, and ftro packed in lib and packets, also In 61b, 101b, and 40lb tins, viz j— Blended India & China Teas. Household Countess Duchess Princess Empress Brands. Blended Pure Indian Teas. Zemindar Brand, BAKING 81 YEAST POWDERS. The Advertiser also wishes to bring 1 before the Public his Baking and Yeast Powders, which aro meeting with general ' favour, and requests attention to the following Analytical Report :— Laboratory, Holison-sircet, Auckland, June 13, ISsi. —I have tamyliid llio BakluK Powdor In the bulk, prepared by Mr John Buchanan, Merchant, Auckland, ai.d have analysed tin; same und And tho constituents pure and well proportioned. Tho result of my examination ; proves Una article to bo snperior to any cithei Imported or calonially prepared that has been submitted to me, and I can, therefore, con fidently recommend it to the public.—(Signed) J. A. Pond, Colonial Analyst. Kach Tin Beaks his llkoistkked Tkade Mark. Sold by Grocers and Storekeepers Generally. The STOCK of GENERAL GROCERY and Oilmen's Stores comprises a Splendid Assortment, which is constantly being ' replenished by importations from European, American, and Australian Markets, , Catalogues on Application, SPECIAL TEA NOTICE NEW SEASON. ISB4-5. ' I have Received MY FIRST SHIPMENT of the NEW SEASON'S CROP. EX B.S. TAMSUI, from Fooohow, via Wellington, And shall be glad to Forward lAQUORINO SAMPLEB on application. The QUALITY of THIS YEAR'S CROP Is of Very High Character Compared with the previous years. To those about to commence business, attention is drawn to the great advantage of being in a position to offer the Celebrated and Popular Brands of Spread Eagle Teas, Baking and Yeast Powders, etc., and to secure other special inducements which 1 am prepared to oiler. JOHN BUCHANAN, WHOLESALE GROCER, Customs-Street, Auckland. JUST PVR€II AS E I>, 11,000 POUNDS OF .KXTHA CHOI' X MON ING, PACKLUM, WOOaUNU, AND PANYONU CONGOUS, AT A VKUY HEAVY ISKDUCTION. Characteristic Advantuges to my Customers. Some people aro very anxious everbybody should know they get. their Tens from China. For my whereabouts in buying. I would simply Bsyi The bhrewuDFl 'IVa-inan lover knew was the London Quaker Ton Merchant I served three years' appreutieiKi.ip with. Ho made a largo fortune bc-turu I left him. and he never bought a Package of Teu in China. I'RKWSt. WHITEHEAD, TEA MERCHANT & FAMILY GROCISR. No. 95, VlCmniA-TItKKT, ami PON'SONIIV ROAD AIICKI.iNI), 'ronmoisiiory X B. B L A I X I E, _f « VicTOHTA SIHISET, IVt PORTER OP BUILDERS' & FURNISH ING IRONMOXURRY L-IltECr 1-1:0*1 "IANUFACTniIEKS, Ili:S Fur Hale, at Low Rites, Carpenters' Tools Nails, Looks, Hinges Kit-hen Rages Register Grates, in great Variety Marblo and Enamelled Slate Mantelpieces (Largest S.oek in Auckland) Marble, Electroplate, Curb, and other Fenders Galvanised Iron, Sheet Lead, and Zinc Slate, Cement, and Plaster. INSPECTION INVITE!",



WM. RATTRAY. WILLIAM RA TTRA V begs to announce that his first ship ments of SPRING NOVELTIES for all Departments are NO IV OPEN. He respectfully invites an inspection of these Goods, ozhick have been carefully selected and marked throughout at Strictly MODERA TE Prices. i7B, iBo, 182, Queen St.



Dress and Fashion. FIRE. FIRE. FIRE. ESTIMATED VALUE : £7,000 WOMTH wo,s™ :4_r,000 ni>* DRAPERY CLOTH IN (J. DRAI'KKY AND CLOTH INdl. DRAPERY CLOTH INU. DRAPRHY CLOTHING. DRAPERY AND CIX)THING. DRAPEHV CLOTHING. THE S___L'V__-G3-__ STOCK ot*' W. VAIL}] 6k CO. Id NOW Dl'Kr.ltl'.l) FOR SALK! FOR SALE! FOR SALE! AT OUR PREIMISE-S, CANADA BUILDINGS, ('UEEN-.STIfI'.HT. AN» AS THS" «REATEK S-OHTIOM OF THUS STOCK WAS ONLY DAMAGED r.Y WATER, CUSTOMERS WILL HAVE TIIE ADVANTAGE OF SECURING SOUND GOODS AT ABOUT QUARTER TTIE USUAL PRICE. REMEMBER I THE SALE IS NOW ON AT THE PREMISE?, CANADA B VILBINGS. SALE NOW ON. SALE NOW ON. SAMUEL COOMBES & CO.



THE WO__D__RFUI_ ' i Latest Improvements. Valuable Appliances. Ten Years' Guarantee. Patent Automatic Winder. Patent Drop-Rollers. Patent Loose-Winding-Wheel. Patent Thread Releaser. Wer tbaim Machines kept In Repairs for three years FREE or CHARGE. IHuHtrntad Catalogues nnd Samples of Workfre. W. .j. l-iliA i_l_. 170, QUEEN-STREET. AUCKLAND. pwraF^Sr-S^a iH n E 3 T s °*' DKAw ER 3 i"d" $! itlliil iPtfe? "v"-"'' Ha-udsoiue Chesta of Drawers, in Rich __ t- ' ' ■ ">-!.53 HF Viot-lcd VV.'.u-i. ■_■-■ now soiling at tho following /\_. - . ",>il A.•!••;.-:-. ■_ ,:a.;1.:-Ti.e Duke of Edinburgh Ghost I \*i-^,-» ~_ ?>*^-~ o' :..:-i: lirawcrs (Ihe bonnet drowor richly \_2' 1 '|_SlnC'JJTH*l_aß!»*^^S^^3C |-.ai.eij.:.i with touira, bird, and rewa rowa),_J /3-_l_ 7^<^"f»rfsi^_jS3» p^ s/^SZlk^x. )«■•]; b'iveDrawerChest_,£l. Tho above artiolei /7<_nJ / _Js£_wT ILy^\r~~>s_, bti'-'e alv/ays given great satisfaction, and bfr l__^=S*-==:^'! ggjj If^^v^'il com* more beautiful with age, V / I n/ Xf\J w< NORRIE, V°V Cf SIIOKTLA_D-BTREBT. LTGHT HARNESS HORSES, SADDLE |7i I) WA R D BARTLEY, HORSES, and 'all kinds of SPRING- i. '.' VEHICLES. Hired, Bought, and Sold, ut ARCHITECT, CPO'VTIIBK'H VICTORU BTABLE6, Wei |e- lej* street. sxjcitiitißr'B BPiliDitfOß, qUEKir-STBSM, »



Iv-mntfliis'cry. E. PORTER & 00. WHOLESALE AND RETAIL fRONMONGERS & IRON MERCHANTS, QUEEN & HIGH STREETS, AUCKLAND. English and American V J f English and American PLATEDWARE. ,4 dVh PLATEDWARE. 'd ffi ""* 3 IPC * M f^d-i% 0 z 111 •»_ 8 c jo^r^;A . h s %---. d _ -.-.J7 > E. POETEE & CO. Have just received a large assortment for the coming Season of LAWN MOWERS and GARDEN ROLLERS Tho Mowers compriso tho Philadelphia, Easy, Pennsylvania, and Excelsior, all of which ;tro tho most modern machine?. GARDEN SOT im ROLLERS jOT MOWERS with Double Air BizeS and Ss^ to ut en Cylinders. inches LAWN im SWEEPERS*|flgfi3s!^ £7* _^ SWEEPERS If you wish your LAWN to LOOK WELL you cannot do without a MOWER. PUICKH CONSM/KKAH.V KKMIICKD. E. PORTER & CO. In our SHOW ROOMS will bo found almost every requisite of tho KITCHEN, including ROTARY KNIFE CLEANERS. "c «-flr $"'<fd X r '"J ■% 1 2 /P^l_iP___»_l__ r+ § W4Mk'W-^''>k'J ' ' «_■-'&.. dvW&k 3 I mvFS $'" ' :fi | M '. '~.; .';*#>--, with Carver JP^pKj_| s § ■e^.-;-ilf >':,.v:'■-...-''"' s3_Sfe:^4_M__§ & •_, _! t_ S/rc» suitable for Family or Hotels, Ac Can tie opened und closed in a second Sausage and Mincing Machines FOR FAMILY USE. SAUSAGE /£F\ /4% MEAT FILLERS^a^d^^P CHOPPERS 6_2____r."-"!",-ii ■'■'--'•; m-^rjfflfr Suitable MINCING L^*„d""\_ /:~l^y >| KNIVES -li_______£^ ft^S Butchers' Use \n E. POETEE & CO. Havo in Stock a Largo Assortment of AVERY'S, FAIRBANKS, & HOWE'S SCALES and Weighing Machines. » li ™ ■n "tO _J Portable Warehouse Scale. Union, or Family Scale, a CD Counter Scales. * Steel-yards, E. PORTER & CO. Havo always in Stock a Variety of Washing, Wringing, & Mangling Machines. The "Phamix" jpl _ MgS_ BRADFORD'S MANGLE 1 7 - - U'*'-!_____ Lever & Spring Mangles Wrought Iron Tubes, /T|p§#Sd;: ' Ms!mfl Cmhmi being .' ' \\Ma WASHERS-- MANGLES, almost unbreakable. nt™*!? 55"--. SI li£ |„. Tj^g-^—sssfe — I j ; iilj LAUNDRY STOVES a __ 1 Id' Charcoal Irons. PORTABLE BOILERS p' j , I■■ j , ] L___S_&L__ I I j NICKEL-PLATED FURNACE PANS. |g^ SMOOTH|NG |RONSi PRICES ALL, REDUCED. Retail Department: I Wholesale Department: QUEEN STREET. | HIGH STREET. Branch Store: NEWMARKET, WHERE A LARGE STOCK IS KEPT AND SOLD AT TOWN PRICES, AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND.



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Further Positive Proof Montague's Fancy Bazaar, 53, Princes-street. Dunedin, - May 9th. lfctt. Messrs M. Levy and Co. Dear Sir9.—l have prent plengurc in testifying to the efficacy o£ St. Jacob's '-HI in a severe casa Of neuralgia in tlio face. After trying many so called remedies withontobtaining relief, nothinij did me so much jjood. After two or three appli cations the pain entirely disappeared, and am glad to state I have had no return of the trouble slpee. I cheerfully recommend it to other! suffering from the same painful ailment.—l re main, dear sirs, respectfully yours, Julia Montagus. ne Suffered Acutely. D. Benjamin, Esq , the well-known Wholesale Jeweller and Importer, Dowling-street, Dune din, writes cheerfully as follows:— Dowling-street. Dunedin, May 2nd, 1884. To Editor " The Press." Christchurch. Dear Sir.—Beins a firm non-believer iv patent or proprietory Medicines, my testimony may be of some value to you. Last week I suffered acutely from sovere eontraetiou of the nerves oi the neck and shoulder. A friend laughingly suggested St. Jacobs Oil, and I invested in a bottle, nibbing it well in at night before retiring. The feeling of warmth and counter-irritation 1 experienced almost immediately was very strong ; and I am plensefl to state that I awoka next morning Willi hardly any trace of pain. A second and less prolonged application cured me completely. A bad chilblain on my ear was re moved with one rubbing. You may mention my name as an authority on St. Jacobs Oil.—! remain, dear Sir, faithfully yours, D. BeN'JAMI**, GOLD MEDAL, CHRISTCHURCH, 1882. GOLD MEDAL, CIIHISTCHURCH, 1882. GOLD MEDAL, CIIRISTCHURUH, 1882. ST. JACOBS OIL. ST. JACOBS OIL. ST. JACOBS OIL. ST. JACOBS OIL. GOLD MEDAL, CALCUTTA, 1884. GOLD MEDAL, CALCUTTA, 1884. GOLD MEDAL, CALCUTTA, 1884. Wholesale Agents for Auckland i M. LEVY AND CO. For the Gui'lanee of Ot_er_ PAIN VANQUISHED. Glenmoro Road, Paddington, llth January, IBS'. " Gentlemen,—Some fow weeks since I wu so severely atleetcd with indigestion as to render my rising eaoh morning a matter of Jiflieulty and pain on account of severe painsin the back; and it had just become necessary for me to t ka a holiday from my work, lor the pel loruiiinca of which I was by no means fit, when a friend mentioned te *nc the benefit he derived from the use of 11. ■■il'i;-".; T-n Tn the "inn- ut getting Boino relief, i used il iii}u_f, the i_'u't being that I was myself in threo or four days, and have not sult'ered since. My friends hay» advised mo to write this for tho guidance ol others, aud you are at liberty to make what urn you please of this. " Yours, "JOHN KELLY. " Messrs Elliott Bros., Sydney." HAMBURG TEA. -:k HAMBURG TEA. .•"'.' HAMBURG T__, . •& CURES DYSPEPSIA, INDIGESTION, BILIOUS NESS, HEADACHE, CONSTIPATION, BOLD BY ALL CHEMISTS AND STORft KEEPERS. PRICE ONE SHILLING AND THREE PENCE. Wholesale Depot for Auckland: M. LEVY AND CO., QUEEN-STRKKT. a_ :—: : .__ —-** THE - ONLY - GOLD MEDAL PURE BLENDED TTP _P TPTf TP TP TTTTP TP TT TTT TT TT TTT TT TTT I'TT TTT TTT TTT TTTTTTT DRINK Nelson, Moate s Co.'s SPECIALITY BLEND. «_■ TRY * OtR MATCHLESS COFFEE [KING BRAND], SOLD IN lib,, 21b „ 41b., 71b., and 281b. TINS, At Is. Bd. per lb, NELSON,^ MOATE & GO,. WHOLESALE AND RETAIL TEA MERCHANTS. BLENDERS, AND IMPORTERS. Ohmstobdboh, Dbnbmn, Wilmj-otok, 166, QTJEEN-ST., Auckland AGENTS EVERYWHERE D. E v l T T- GUNMAKER, *|^ i QOEKN - STEKSt, S r3"" t' i** 'UCKLAND lte_^«|§r (Opposito tho City Market), F^S^^^/l Established 1860, fi^i _l_it^lrM Inu,'l(iin>' Buyers ahould In- Rill __$S*T _r J1' 0""' tho I.AKQK STOCK Ot _g!sP_3EWt*-*^ Breech and Muzzle-loading ____E-"g 6nnß 0D ~ai"l' 'i'l'°J' will 86* __S?M_g tllo wsr value in Auckland. mmPpy Every gun thoroughly examia- Sgjffijjj M aml suaranteed before dttt* «_*r,*! a-m5. c-'-?iS Gunß. "rt* SiSmßal ffig Patent btopl Ban-els, 12 and do gawi H _^l 0 ||g Wabley's Bull 1) CX and Irish Coast*-" MS _u, l, ar>'P ßV9 l*"ors,_BohUNo-v.PataMl.: §H Self-extraering Revolver; K>-nod?i _£__ E atol _ Perfect" Reloading Met*!-. nil S artr' dß;°Cr.9ea and Crimpers; k3<.j_ q__ Kevolvar Ammunition and',Mb*«UU| ai, n t,/%,i wMd/-?, CasCß : Newcastle" < 'MUed Shot | CartlS3 and Harvey and Pigon Wilk's aud rSSKSS£_n Gnnp _vdc-' i-lo-''s Wadding and Cartridge Caa>»; Powder Flasks. Shot Pouches, Same Bap, Gun Cases, Cartridge Belts, Gua niVi} V_ tot ( __, Cleaning, Ferret Musics and Bella, Saloon Rifio3, Air Cauus, Ureeih-loadiDg Implements, Kisbin-f Tackle. Outloi-y. Blr* REPAIRS, Inoludiui- Browning and R»- Kockins, specially attended to. and Railstaotloa Baranteeu. .^^m___m i EVTTT «_ ■ _._.__, Got-maktch j_. lufotenm. ■«*. Ol.ir.Ky.a-.-K_..,-. A,-,•■».. m . _