EVENING SITTING.

The Synod reassembled at 7 o'clock, wlien Mr Thos. Hall resumed the debate upon the Rev. F. Gould's motion, re tho removal of St John's College. He supported the motion on the ground of moral right.—Co). Haultain showed that tho main object of the trust was the education of young men for holy orders and secular professions, and that tho question of site of the College wns subsidiary and immaterial, providing that the objects in view were neither frustrated nor impaired thereby. The Governors, by bringing the students nearer town, had simply been actuated by a desire to enhance the efficiency of the institution. Bishop John Selwyn had himself said that he would approve of the removal to Parnoll if circum stances rendered the change desirable. The Governors had to report tho results of the removal to the next meeting of the General Synod. Mr Smith (urchitect) had pronounced the old college building to be in a thoroughly unsound condition.—The President mentioned that when he arrived in the diocese the college was in such an unfit state for its intended purposes that it was closed. The Into headmaster (Dr. Kinder] had liberally used his pri vate means in turning what was a perfect wilderness into a paradise. He deprecated tho imputation of motives for the removal, seeing that all members of tho Synod must lie credited with a single eye tithe advancement of tho Church, l'arnell was a splendid site, both for a college and a cathedral, for, in his opinion, it would soon be the centre of the city. At present the Church was dependontupon the University professors for University teaching, and hence tho reason for having the students within a reasonable distance of the means of instruction. If loft in the wilderness of the Tamaki, and to the in struction of a single master, the young men would grow up like a set of monks, cut off us tlioy would be from all communi cation with the out^ido world.—Mr Doonin justified the action of tho Governors in re moving tho Colloge on tho plea that they had consulted tho best interests of tho rising generation.— Tho Rev. 0. 11. Somer set Wnlpole pointed out that on Bishop Selwyn's removal to Lichfield ho did an analogous thing to what had been effected horo by removing the resi dence of tho Collego students from beyond the city to a specially-erected build ing within its bounds. Ho folt sure, theie foro, that if Bishop Solwyn wero here now ho would approve of the steps which had been taken by tho Governors of St. John's College.—The Yen. Archdeacon Clarke re marked that one of Bishop Solwyn's objects in establishing tho Collego at tho Tamaki was to found it upon an industrial basis. This portion of the trust, however, had failed.—Mr J. H. Upton considered that tho Synod should guard against any variation ot trust whatever, for the effect of such looseness of action might bo to encourage interference with their endowments by Radicals in Parliament, who would quote tho oxnuiplo sot by tho Synod itsolf as justi fication for more determined steps. In con clusion, ho bogged Mr Gould to withdraw his motion, soeing that tho whole matter in any case would have to como boforo the General Synod.—Mr W. MeCullough moved as an amendment: "That this Synod, while admitting that the present circum stances justified the Governors in removing tho students to l'arnell, wishes, ut the same time, to place on record its disapproval of such arrangement being made permanent, believing tho sumo to bo opposed to tho terras of tho trust."—The Rev. F. Gould at this stugo withdrew his motion. —Mr Hoy - wood Crispo seconded Mr McCullough's pro position.—Archdeacon Dudley mentioned that the architect of tho old college had only had experience previously in the erection of gaols, and, while admitting that it was now out of repair, depre cated such statement* a* that it was n mere dog kennel, etc. It was not half v bad place, and for sentimental reasons, if for no other, it should be preserved, for it was invosted with historic association... Ho was pleased at the withdrawal of tho motion, for if pressed it would cause many of them to be torn between sentiment and principle. - Dr. i'urchas sympathised with Archdeacon Dudley's feeling for the old building, and would be glad to havp it preserved as a memento of the early days, if it could be done without a wicked waste of trust funds. Its day, however, wus gone, and he folt suro from the geological formation of tho ground, that sooxar or later, any build ing erected nj.cn tho site would collapse. Tho bed rock ti'.is to deep to servo as a foundation,—Tho Rev. F, Gould supported the resolution now boforo tho IJouso.—Mr W. J. Spoight proposed as an amendment, and the Rev. W. Cflldor seconded, " That this House do now proceed with the next ordor of tho day."—This proposition was carried on the voices, and tho main question was thoreforo shelved.

GoNimv-ftTBKK* Cnrwii Site. —Arch deacon Dudley moved i " That this Synod requests the trustees of the General Church Trusts Board to grant to the authoiitlat* of Epiphany parochial district the use, for the erection of church buildings, of the site in Kuranguhapo Road and Gundry-street, pur chased some years sinco by tho diocesan trustees as the site of Epiphany Church." Ho said that tho Epiphany Church people claimed the site referred to as a right, and a bj in tho interests of tho dioceso at largo. They maintained that although this site might have been originally purchased with tho money obtained from tho snlo of some property used for general church purposes, yot that it ought to bo granted to them, seeing that on tho faith of getting it as tho site of tlieit' Church they had waited for it for years, —Dr. Purchos seconded the resolution, and the Rev. W, Tebbs spoke in support of it.—Mr Boardman moved as an amend ment, " That this Synod declines to inter fere with the General Trust Board in regard to tho land held by the Board in Karangahapo Road." He stigmatised the resolution as an attempt to coerce trustees. The site in question had been bought by the General Trust Board out of General Trust money derived from tho sale of land at Romjiera, flnd it was intended for tho benefit of tho diocese at large. The land and its revenue wejvo designed for general pur poses, and pot for .any particular district. Moreover, the Epipfcany people had not paid one penny piece taw&vds the cost of the site, and yot they asked for the whole of it. Its value, at a very low estimate, was £3,000, and he failed to see why the Epi phany people should have it in preference to those of St. Thomas, or any similar struggling parish, or how it could be shown that tho dioceso at largo would not benefit moro by the letting of tho Property to produce p. revenue to be shared y all than by making p. present of it to tho Epiphany congregation,—Mr G. P. Piorco seconded the amendment. lie said that the General Trust Board had made a mis take, as would be seen by a reference to their report of a few years back, wherein a record was made of Die ex]>enditure of a sum of £369 "as a site for Epiphany Church." Ho would favour tjit: reference of the matter to tho Supremp Court, in ordor to obtain a legal decision. The intrinsic value of the ground was L 3.300, and if let for a term of 21 years, as he intended to propose soon, it would yield a rental of from L2OO to L 230 per annum. There was nothing except that unfortunato entry in the Trust Board's report which could give the Epiphany people a tangible claim to the site in question. It was simply a clerical mistake. The trustees, however, had offered to compromise the matter by purchasing the Epiphany people a suitable site on the Surrey Hills estate.— The President stated that upon hi* re commendation the site had been purchased by the Trust Board for the purposes of Epiphany Church. Such an application of general funds was perfectly justifiable and consistent with tho terms of the trust, seeing that tho Epiphany people lacked a sito for their church. They would have a great grievance if thoy were deprived of the property which was deliberately purchased as a site for their church. The Rev. J. Haselden quoted from tho minutes of the Trust Board to show that the property was brought as a site for Epiphany Church, and that tho claims of the Epiphany people to it were sufficiently recognised and admitted. He also showed tt_at the Epiphany people for years past had been acting upon a similar belief.—Mr Theophilus Kissling, as a member of the Trust Board, confirmed the President's ex planation of the facts of the case. He al.o stated that the trustees were prepared either to grant tlw Epiphany peoplo room upon the Lund for their church, or else purchase them another site upon the Surrey Hills estate. —Mr S. E. Hughes, sen., supported the motion. The property was originally bought as a site for Epiphany Church, and its rapid rise in value since coull not be accepted as a sufficient reason for the diversion of that trust.—Mr Mc- Cullough endorsed the remarks of the Rev. Mr Haselden in support of the motion.— Mr J. D. Jackson nsked if an estate bought with money intended for general purposes could be applied to a particular purpose.— Archdeacon Willis etated that he was prepared to move at the proper stage, ,as a middlecoursebetween the two extremes, "That this Synod would respectfully suggest to the trustees of the general Trust Board that they sell to the authority of the Epiphany parochial district the allp f

ments in Gundry-street known as the church site for the amount paid for it plus compound interest lit the rate of say 7_ per cent."—Mr J. Batgersuggestedthereference of the matter to a Committee of five, to report on Monday next.—Mr Brown, as a country member.opposed the grant of pro perty bought with general funds to a par ticular church.—Dr. I'urchas advocated the grant as n simple act of justice to the Epiphany people.—Mr McMillan applauded the suggestion thrown out by Mr Batger, and Mr E. Hcsketh followed in the same strain.—Mr Rice thought that after two and a-half hours' consideration of the matter, the Synod might come to a decision at once. He could not see, in face of the documents quoted by Mr Haselden, that there could be any doubt as to the justice of the claim made by the Epiphany people.— Mr Crispe also supported the resolution. — Mr Bourdman offered to withdraw his amendment if Archdeacon Dudley would withdraw his resolution with a view to the reference of the matter to a Committee. (Cries of "No, no"). In deference to this expression of opinion, the suggestion was not pushed. On the question being put, the amendment was lost.—Mr Batger then moved, ns a further amendment, that the matter should bo referred to a Committee of five, to report on Mon day next.—MrHcather seconded.—A propo itiou was moved by Mr Hughes, seconded by Mr Kensington, " That the question bo now put."—After some hesitancy as to the effect of this proposition, Mr Batgor's amendment was put and lost on division, the voting being:-Clergy : Ayos, 11; noes, Hi. Lnity : Aye*, '25 j noes, 2li.—Tho original resolution moved by Archdeacon Dudley was then put and carried on the voices. Upon a division being called for, this result was confirmed, the voting being :—Clergy : Ayes, 20 ; noes, ">. Laity : Ayes, 35 ; noes, (i,

XOTICKB oi' motion

The following notices of motion and of question wero handed in : — By Mr McMillan: "That it is desirable that the clergy set apart the offertories of one Sunday in the year in aid of the funds of the Auckland Benevolent Society."

By Mr Heather : " That in view of the increased expenditure proposed in tho report of tho Standing Committee, it be a distinct instruction from this Synod that the (stipends to country clergy shall bo made up to tho full amount guaranteed, and shall be a first charge on the funds of the Home Mission and tho Society of that namo." By Mr Rice: "That the report of the Standing Committee be considered in Com mittee of the whole Synod."

By Mr A. Brown: " That it is very desirable our churches should be as far as practicable free and open." ByWm. C. Kensington: "That the re port of tho Cathedral Committee bo taken into consideration at I ho sitting of the Synod on Monday next." By Mr H. Ciispe: "That the thanks of the Synod be given to the Rev. J. Hasel den for his great exertion on behalf of the Home Mission Society."

By Archdeacon Dudley: "This Synod rpeo|in)iends that after this year the collec tions in aid of the Homo Mission Fund, hitherto made throughout tho diocese on the first Sunday in August, be made on tho first Sunday in November, and that the collections in aid of the Pension Fund be relegated to tho first Sunday in August." By Archdeacon Dudley l "This Synod earnestly commends to the clergy, the church officers, and the church members of the diocese, the cause of tho Pension Fund for providing pensions for aged and invalid eleiyymon, and aid for widows of clergy men, and trusts thftt collections will be made on this behalf In every eliuich in t)ip diocese on tho day recommended for tlie purpose, viz., the first Sunday in Novem ber."

By Mr Hughes : " That the thanks of the Synod be given to the Hon. James William son for his valuable gift of a church, school, and parsonage, etc., nt the junction of the Great Noith Rend and Williamson Avenue, Surrey Bills, suburbs of Auckland, and that His Lordship the Bishop, as President of the Synod, be requested to oonvey the same to the Hon. James Williamson."

Mr Woollnms to nsk the President, " Why the Dio'csnn trustees have discontinued the payment of £12 per annum to the clergy man of Coromandel as passed by resolution of the Synod in the year 1570." By Mr Pierce : " That, provided the Legislature passes the Religious Charitable and Educational Trust Boards Incorpora tion Act, 1884, this SyjiojJ authorises the General Trust Hoard to take the neeoseary steps for its incorporation." The Synod shortly after 10 p.m. adjourned until 4 p.m. this afternoon.

SPORTING NEWS.

o- GoraltUno Racing Club's Spring Meeting. Ger.vj.pink, Thursday. The first day's racing took placo to day, with the following results i— G.R.C. Handicai' of loOsovs. Distance, lj mile. Hon. XV. Robinson's Vanguard, fist lib 1 Mr P. Butler's Tim Whilller. 7st Sib ... 2 Mr G. Rate's Minerva, 7=t lilb g It was n good race, but a moral for Van guard, who was n hot favourite. Time, 2mins. Usees.; dividend, £1 Us. Crnmner appropriated the Maiden Plate, Barbnry second, Talebearer third, and Faust won the Maiden Hurdles. Tale bearer got homo first in the Ladies' Purse.

CITY COUNCIL.

The usual meeting of the Council was held last evening. Present: His Worship the Maypr, Councillors Holland, Mackechnie, Cooper, Devore, Dignan, Connelly, Mon tague, Crowther, Aickin, Rattray, Goldie, Weymouth, La R.och.e, gums, Garratt, Morrison, Masefield, and Upton.

Correspondence,^—From W. H. Pooley, asking for a remission of rates, in conse quence of an accident which had Incapaci tated him from following his usual avocation: Referred to Finance Committee.—From W. Kirby, demanding immediate settlement for account, i' 1,145, alleged to be due on account of a contract, and stating that he would hold the Council responsible for any loss he would be put to in the carrying out of tho present contract. One item in Mr Kirby's account was stated by theTewn Clerk to bo " loss sustained through not being paid a per-centage fortnightly, £000." The Mayor stated the claim was absurd : The claim wa3 referred to the Finance Com mittee—From G. Wilson, contractor, stating that £12 iOs due to him had been retained by tho Council on account of an iron gate that had been broken by his workmen. He had agreod to the retention of the money under protest, but now asked an inquiry into the matter : Roferred to Finance Committee.—From C. E. Cooke, engineer to Tramway Company, suggesting that the proposed ginde of College Road bo divided so that a resting place could be provided half way up. The Mayor said the Engineer stated that there would be no difficulty, and it would not increase the cost. Ift reply to ,Cr. Garratt, tho Mayor said the permanent levp'.s of tho street had been fixed. Isio compensation would be required, us it would not interfere with the side walks : Referred to Streets Cpipfpitteo. —B'rom Robert Nesbjti., asking a reconsider ation of t'>e Cpunejl's decision regarding the fencing of his property in Cochrane street, The Council Jujd decided t,o niake tho footpath, but not to touch the fence. The writer claimed that tjip level of the street had beon fixed four feet above wjiat he hod signed for. Cr. Garratt moved the reference of the matter to the Streets Com mittee, remarking that the writer had been hardly used by the Council. Cr. Goldie moved that tho Engineer bo instructed to deal with tho matter at once, and to pay Mr Nesbitt£2 10s.-From Whitaker and Rus sell, forwarding a deed of dedication of 20 links of ground in High-street for widening tho street. Tho Mayor explained that the piece of land was in front of tho old Inde pendent Chapel.—From Whitfield Brothers, asking permission to erect fence on piece of land rented by them as weekly tenants from Council. Thoy asked if tlicro was any in tention of removing them : Decided that tho Council had no immediate intention of giv ing them notice to quit, and that they have permission to erect the fence.— From the Secretary to tho Harbour Board, conveying copy of Board's resolution con cerning the Harbour Bill and the Council's action thereon : Received.—From the Har bour Board, conveyance of land at Fort Britomart: Referred to Legal Committee. — From ('. Winstone and other residents of Syinonds-streot, petitioning the Coun cil not to proceed with the works in Kyber Pass until Symonds-stieet has been attended to: Referred to Streets Committee. —B'rom W. G. Garrard re nuisance caused by a neighbour. The Inspector of Nuisances reported that he could not deal with the matter- Reply in accordance to be sent.— From the Secretary to the Tramway Com pany, offering to pay the license fees of car drivers, the Council to waive thei claim to the license fees on cars.—The Mayor moved that tho Council approve of this solution of the difficulty.—Cr. Garratt moved as an amendment the reference of tho letter to the Legal Committee,—The amendment wag

carried.—From Thomas Jenkins, re bad state of Heme Bay Road: Referred to Streets Committee,—From J. S. Johnstone, asking when the levels of Willow-street were to be fixed, also as to Council's intention regarding gully drainage. Referred to Streets Committee.— From J. Black, forwarding notice of intention to sue for i'fiO damage in connection with pro perty in Wellington-street: It was decided to instruct the City Solicitor to defend the case.

Petitions.—D. F. Evans and other resi dents of Ponsonby Ward petitioned for tho forming, kerbing, and channelling of Haekett-street: Referred to Streets Com mittee.—From H. Byron and other resi dents at the south end of Nelson-street, asking for repairs to that thoroughfare : Referred to Streets Committee. — From leaseholders, etc., of Patterson-street, pray ing the Council not to alter tho level: Referred to Streets Committee.—From the Under-Secretary's office, asking Council to submit draft regulations re inspection of milk dairies, etc : It was decided to give effect to the request. From the City Council of Dunedin, forwarding draft of bill for the purpose of placing tho management and maintenance of fire brigades throughout the colony on a permanent basis : Referred to Legal Com mittee.—From residents of London-street, asking that the channels be laid in con crete : Referred to Streets Committee.— From Rachael Moore, osking that a sum voted to a lessee of property owned by her be paid to her : Referred to Finance Com mittee.- From J. Whiting, asking that Laurence-street, Ponsonby, be drained; Re ferred to : treets Committee. — From Burton and Napier, solicitors, on behalf of G. P. Todd, of Wellington-street, asking a contribution from the Corporation to wards the cost of retaining-walls he had been compelled to erect on his pro perty, through tho fil ing of Wellington street. Referred to Street. Committee.

Streets Committer Report.—The Com mittee recommended as follows:—(1) Letter from W. Leys, re levels, England-street: Committee cannot recommend the request being complied with, and that copy of latter letter be sent to tho Engineer. (2) Letter from J.as. Brownlee, re Stuart-street : That work be dono as recommended by City En gineer, cost about £15. (3) Letter from secretary Eden Terrace Road Board, re crossing : That the Council be asked to lay an asphalt crossing if the Board pay one-half the cost. (4) Letter from A. G. Lee, re permit to remove buildings Karangahape Road :■ That no action is necessary. (5) Letter from J. A. Campbell, re lamp, Grattan Crescent: That a lamp be granted. (6) Letter from Bank of New Zeal and, re cab-stand : Committee recommend that 40 feet be allowed clear in front of en trance to premises, and a white mark painted indicating same on inside of kerb, and a reply bo forwarded to the bank to this effect. (7) Requisitions from waterworks authorised. (8) Letter from Levi Coupland re time-table of omnibuses and Tramway Co. : That reply be sent that question is still pending ; early steps will be taken to get the matter settled. (9) Petition from residents Lower Albert-street re crossing: That application for a crossing be granted, but cannot recommend a lamp. (10) Letter from Secretary Tramway Co. re levels Col rege Hill: That the work be done, viz., formed, kerbed, and channelled, and plans and specifications bo prepared and be placed on list as urgent. (U) Petition from resi dents Emmettstreet re gully; That tern porury repairs be made, at a cost of £G. (12) Motion No. 909 (Cr. Devore), re tenders for repairs to streets in the city: City Engineer to submit report on best means of carrying into effect this motion in one word. (JS) Petition from carters and expressmen re stand centre of Fort street : That a stand be appointed in Cus toms-street East, Engineer to widen road and metal same. (14) Petition from resi dents of Seafield View Road re drainage : That the Engineer's recommendation be adopted, viz., that the trustees of the Wesleyon body be written to informing I hem that complaints are made of offen_ivt drainage from their tenants, and that the ditch should be kept clean and clear of offensive matter, and also informing them that the owners of property fronting Sea field View Road are willing to allow covered drains through their lands into the main drain in Seafield View Road from properties yet remaining to bo drained. (15) Petition from residents of College Hill, (Ireenwood and Hargraves streets, re for mation : That the owners be requested to intimate if they are willing to allow the earth to be sloped into their allotments. (10) Letter from R. Porter, re water pressure Burleigh-street: Committee have no recom mendation to make. — Letter from Conlon and Regan, re Seafield View contract: Com mittee cannot recommend tho application being entertained. —(18) Letter from W, Mead, re new road, Vermontst., Ponsonby : That applicant be informed that the street will require to be 50 feet wide, formed, kerbed, made, etc., to tho satisfaction of the Council.—(lo) Petition from residents Norfolk-street, re formation, etc.: That reply be sent that works in this street art alreudy authorised.—(2o) City Engineer's report ro drainage Karangahape Ward : That the work be done and be considered urgent. — (21) Letter from C. Williamson, re overflow Beresford-street: Your Com mittee recommend this work being done, also the filling over the culvert run ning into the Park, being part of the same footpath, and the earth be taken from allotment in Howe-street, adjoin- , ing Beresford-street School. — (22) Let tor from W. Stephenson, re drainage in Beresford-street: Committee recommend Mr Stevenson to make the best terms he can with Mr Lloyd, or one of his neigh hours, for the drainage of his property.— (23) Petition from residents in Victoria street West, re crossing: That a crossing be mado from the south side of Victoria street to the south side of Patteson-street.— (24) Petition from residents in Graham street, ro lamp : Committee cannot recom mend the request being granted.—(2s) Potition from residents in Hepburn and Pratt-strcet, re drainage: Committee re commend this work being deferred at pre sent, thp place being quite clean.—As an amendment on clause fB, Cr. Devore moved that Mr Head's offer be accepted. This was lo«t. Clause 16 was referred Dack to the Committee. As an amendment on clause 17, Cr. Connelly moved that Conlon and Regan be paid £25. It appears that these contractors had lost £60 over a con tract through meeting with a "large amount of rock. Tho amendment was lost by 12 to s.—Cr, Devore moved an addition to clause 10, " and that Patteson-street be formed, kerbed, and channelled." He stated that part of Patterson-street was in South ward, and part in Ponsonby Ward, and there was sufficient money to the credit of South Ward to pay its share of the work.—Cr. Montague denied this. He said South Ward was considerably overdrawn,—Cr. G oldie supported the amendment of the report.—Cr.'Connelly suggested they should have a report from the Engineer on the cost before they come to a decision.—At this stage the Mayor moved the amendment was irregular, [and suggested that Cr. Dovore should give notice.—ln reply to Cr. Devore, tho Mayor said the cost of the work mentioned in clause 20 was £2,500. —Cr. Garratt moved an addition to clause 20, "That plans and specifications for the work be laid on the table this night fortnight." He said there were several cases of typhoid fever in tho ward, and as the hot weather came on it would spread. The drainage of this gully was yory bad.—The amendment was carried.

Legal Committee's Report.—This Com mittee recommended : Memo.irom Solicitor re Freezing Co.'s agreement re main sewer. That, as the conditions sought to be im pressed arp impfaptipablp, tbe Committee cannot recommend the Council to consent, and suggest the Harbour Board to recon sider their decision so as to allow the main sewer to be carried down the wharf.—(2) Re assistant librarian. have authorised the appointrpent of Mr C. Dud ley Fox as ossjsfapt librarian, — (3) Re cemetery (Waikomiti). Committee hgd an interview with several trustees, and after the discussion it was resolved that the trustees consider the whole subject and re port further.—The report was adopted. Tenders. — Tenders for the Cemetery Gully bridge-wero opened from Lnrkinsand O'Brien, £1,179 Is 8d (accepted); W. Foughey, £1,153 12s ; Wells and Gaidiner, £1,459 5s ; J. Ellingham, £1,515 ; E. Swift, £1,433. Tenders were also opened for the erection of the small-pox hospital:— XV. B. Smith, £IS3 (accepted); T. P. Dignan, £207 ; Newsom and Mcintosh, £194 ; Lang ley and Williams, £214; Secci and Sim, fl9l ; J. T. O'Connell, £215; E. Davies, £205 ; E. A. Smith, £204.

PATTESON-STRKET.—Cr. Upton's motion that the Engineer be instructed to prepare plans and specifications for the formation, drainage, and kerbing of Patteson-street, and that the works be declared urgent, was carried.

Stanley-street Sewer.—The plans, 4c, for Stanley-street sewer were submitted and approved.

Douglas-street.— Itwas decided toadopt modified plans of the permanent levels of this street.

Laying Out Domaik.—Cr. Aickin moved, "That competitive designs be solicited for the best method of laying out the Auckland Domain ; plans to be drawn to scale of two chains to an inch. That a first prize be offered of £50; and sppond prize p. £25;

subject to such further conditions as may be recommended by tho Park Committee."— The motion was seconded by Cr. Mackech nie.—Cr. Aickin moved and Cr, VVaymouth seconded the reference of the matter to the Park Committee. - Cr. Cooper suggested tho prize should be increased to 11100.—Eventu ally, Cr. Aickin paid that one prize of £100 should be of.'orod, uml in that form it was carried. Kyber Pass.—Cr. La Roche's motion that tenders be at once called for the formation of Kyber Pass, as recommended by the Council on 2'2nd May, ISS4," was carried. St. Mary's Roaij.—On the motion of Cr. Cooper, the Engineer was instructed to at once fix the levels of St. Mary's Road. George-street.—On the motion of Cr. Cooper, the Engineer was instructed to at once fix the levels of this thoroughfare. Ireland street —On the motion of Cr. Cooper, it was resolved, " That the forma tion of Irelandstrcet, between Middle street and Scotland-street, be now pro ceeded with, in terms of the Council's resolu tion of the '2'Jnd May last." This was all the business.

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Auction*. TO-MORROW. ONEHUNGA AUCTION MART. 31HE Undersigned has received instruc . tions from Mr Handler, Spring-strce.. Bhunga, to sell on Mb ground, at half-past 12 o'clock on Saturday, _lh October, thoGROWING CROP?, consisting ot Potatoes. Cabbngos. Rhu "barb. Onions, Plants, Tools. Bird Cages, Tables, *&c; 1 First-claßa Goal (near kidding); also, for romoval, a Stable and Curt Shed. Time Riven for removal of crops. \VM, STEVENSON, Auctioneer. ROUT. L. BRADLEY.] [FRANK SEWELL. TO-MORROW. AUCTION SALE. KARANGAHAPE ROAD, NEWTON. Next the Bank of New Zealand. SATURDAY, October 4, at 2 o'clock. BRADLEY k NEWELL WILL SELL, at their Auction Rooms, on above date, 20 boxes Tea, Californian Onions and Apples (In primo condition). Cheese, Potatoes, Hams and Bacon, Wheat, Oats Clothing, Soap, Boots, Meatsafes, Spring Mat trasses, Washstands, Dessirg Tables &c, &c„ &c. BRADLEY & NEWELL. B. 0. CARR,] \B. D. TONK3. WEDNESDAY, October 8, At Twelve o'clock. FREEHOLD BUSINESS AND RESIDENCE SITES, COLLEGE AND ST. MARY'S ROADS, PONSONBY, OPPOSITE THE THREE LAMPS. B. TONKS & CO. Have received Instructions from Mr Payne, to sell br Auction, on the above date, at twelve o"'_ loci; noon. HIS VALUABLE PROPERTY, OPPOSITE THE THBEE LAMPS, PONSONBY. Tho sites on this proporty are unequalled in the district, either as business or residential positions. Nothing can intercept tho view, and before long will be connected by trams to Queen.treot. Plans ready in a few days. [it. C. CARR.] |~. D. TONKS, AT AN EARLY DATE. THE LEASE OP THE PREMISES in Queen-street, lately occupied by XV. Vaile and Co., oxpirlng May 31,1289. Further particulars in n few days. B. TONKS & C 0., Auctioneers. MONDAY, OCTOBER 13, NOON. QUEEN-STREET, VALUABLE FREEHOLD PROPERTY. ONEHUNGA, SUPERIOR BUILDING SITES TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION. R. ARTHUR HAS been favoured with instructions to sell by public auction, at his Estate, Land and House Sale Rooms. Arthur's Mart, Qneon-street, on Monday, 13th October, at 12 o'clock noon, VALUABLE FREEHOLD BUILDING LOTS, in Queen-street, corner of Rokcby street, opposite Mr Hoirmsnn's Property, the nearest unoccupied on the Eastern Side of the street, a Raro Chance for procuring a First class Position In the Loading Thoroughfare, subdivided into Five Good Allotments, of about 30 feet frnntage each. ONKHUNGA—Two woll situated Acre Allot ments, with Cottages, vleasar.it view, with vol canic soil, but a short distance from Qneen-st (adjoining tho residence of J. Bycroft. Esq.); the property of tho lato Rev. Thomas Buddie; being Allotments No. 5 and 7, Section 7. PRELIMINARY ANNOUNCEMENT JEWELLERY! JEWELLERY ! BANKRUPT STOCK! BANKRUPT STOCK! WATCHES. WATCHES. WATCHES. Ono of the Largest and Most Genuine Stocks that has been submitted by Auction in Auckland. R. ARTHUR HAS received instructions to sell by nubile auction, at his Mart, Qucen-strcot (first floor), on Wednesday, October 8, at 12 O'clock noon, THE WHOLE of a LARGE AND GENUINE BANKRUPT STOCK, which comprises Genu ine &_ld and Silver Lover Watches. Diamond and other Jewellery. See details in future advertisement. On view morning of Sale. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 7. HUNTER & NOLAN WILL HOLD THEIR ■%I 7* EEKLY SALE AT THE NEWMARKET YARDS, Junction of Great South and Onehunga Roads, OF FAT AND STORE STOCK. DAIRY COWS, SHEEP. AND PIGS. DURHAM YARDS. FOR SALE, at the Durham Yards, every Tuesday, at 11 o'olock, HIDES, TALLOW, WOOL, and SKINS HUNTER AND NOLAN. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 14, At 12 o'clock. PRELIMINARY NOTICE. MESSRS RICHARDSON AND CRAWLEY havo been favoured with lotions from J. 11. Daubeny, Esq., to offer by public anction on the above date, at Dowden's Mart, Queen-street, THE VALUABLE PROPERTY KNOWN AS BENFIELD, and situated at Mount Albert, adjoining tho Mount Albert Rail way Station. The Estate consists of 36 acres land, all fenced, cleared, and In grass, 15 acres being scoria and the rest clay; 9-roomed House, with all nece _ary outbuildings; 1 _'go Burden surrounded by trees, 15 years' growth, line largo orchard, trcos all full bearing; never-failing spring water; distance, by Toad, from Union Bank, four miles; 'buses constantly passing. Mossrß R. and C. would call tho attention of thoeo on tho look-out for a First-clasß Gentle man's Residence, and also of Speculators, to this sale, as the value of this property is undeni able, and rapidly ri-ing. Plans and particulars and cardß to view at our olllccs. Terms easy, at Sale. RICHARDSON & CRAWLEY, Auctioneer's, 81, Queen-street. ROBERT ERADLEY.] [FRANK NEWELL. BRADLEY AND NEWELL, AUCTIONEERS, HOUSE, LAND, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENTS FOR THE SALE OF ALL KINDS OF MERCHANDISE, FARM PRODUCE, HOUSE AND LANDED PROPERTY, ETC., KARANGAHAPE ROAD, NEWTON (next door to Bank of New Zealand.) CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED. References by Permission: Messrs Alfred Buckland, Auckland; Hesketh and Aitken Auckland; James Hume, Hamilton; William Gaidner, Epsom. TP E A 0 O 0 X, • OPTICIAN, HAS IN STOCK SPECTACLES AND EY« GLASSES of every description. Aif Accurate Fit Guabantkkt., COMPOUND MICROSCOPES & TKLi- SCOPES, Powertai and Cheap. AirmtoiD BARouxnnM, Thhbmomotbb. Kutenua BULLS. Batteries, akd^ FrrriNQß. Maeneotlo Rlootrlo Machines and Medical Colin. OPERA GLASSES. BmOCULAl^lffiD^ AND MARINE GI_ASSffiJ. ""**liU THEODOLITES, SEXTANTS, COMPASSES. SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT.-TAYLOR* SEWING MACHINES. ' The BaUnoe of Stook of those exoellent \\m_____ —*wnuiMtMt*



AIiPREIJS ________^__ ' milE REMUERA ' CATTLE FAIR WII.T. UK HFT.n ON' WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 22. ENTRIES are requested previous to SATUR DAY, 18th instant. ALFRED BUCKLAND. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 9. THE REMUERA YARDS. FOR SALE, at the Remuera Yards, on Thursday, October 9. atl o'clock, DAIRY COWS. STORE CATTLE 200 Head Eat Untile 700 Fat Sheep and l_ambs Eat and Store Pit;'! ALFRED BUCKLAND. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11, At 11 o'clock. 5 UNRESERVED SALE OF FARM STOCK, FARM IMPLEMENTS, DAIRY UTENSILS, HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, SUNDRIES, 4a, &c. MR ROBERT BROWN, Of Mamirewa (adjoining the Station), having Sold hi* Farm, HAS instructed the Undersigned to Sell on tho property, on Saturday, October 11th, at eleven o'clock, HIS STOCK, AS FOLLOWS :- The Pure ■ bred Clydesdale Stallion YOUNG LORD DIORBY; thoroughly staunch and perfectly quiet, and favourably known as a successful Stud Horse 3 Heavy-draught Mares A Good Hack by Kingfisher, dam Migno nette Tho Thoroughbred Mare LADY JULIA, with foal at side to Woolbroker 6 Dairy Cows A Pure-bred Shorthorn Roll Pigs and Poultry, Dairy Utensils, Young Cattlo 6 Ewes and Lambs Household Furniture Doublo-fuirow Plough by Morrison 2 Doublo Ploughs by llornsby and Son 2 Single Ploughs, set steel tooth Harrow by Wallace and llotham Chain Harrows Two - horse Cultivator, a Scarifier and Moulder combined A Two-horse Seed Drill, Hand Drill, two Rollers, Reaper and Mower, Chaff cutter, with Pulleys, Belts, and Riddle Small Threshing Machine, Winnowing Machine, Com Crusher Tip Dray, Spring Cart and Hay Eratuo Dray, Spring Cart and Plough Harness, Whipoletrees Set Draining Tools Sundries . A Well-broken Pointer Dog The Implements abovo enumerated are all of a Useful Class and in good working order. The Horses are also Superior Workers, in good heart for Steady Work. ALFRED BUCKLAND. TUESDAYS, THE HAYMARKET. SALE OF WOOL, SHEEPSKINS, HIDES, TALLOW, HAY and STRAW, each TUESDAY, at 12 o'clook, ALFRED BUCKLAND. Sewins Machines. QINGER SEWING MACHINES, Sales In ISS2 603,292 Machine*. „ 1881 561,036 „ Increase 42,256. M* THREE OUT OF EVERY FOUR MA CHINES SOLD IN THE WORLD ARE SINGER'S. UPWARDS OF THREE HUNDRED FIRST PRIZES!!! AND AT CHRISTCHURCH EXHIBITION TWO GOLD & TWO SILVER MEDALS, To be obtained at PER 2/6 WEEK PER 2/6 WEEK Only as 261, Queen-street, Auckland. BEWARE OF GERMAN AND OTHER IMITATIONS. SINGER SEWING MACHINES. K. - i '. = D. E V r T ~nr- GUNMAKER, ___4k\W^fl3r QUBBN * STREW, t h|^^^ AUCKLAND i&#<'sf (Opposite the City Market). ____^_tW^if m\ Established 1859, Hoaßßaßifll^^l Intending Buyers should In. —I_:'__Ei«g__*_r 3" spect the ______ stock of X _S elmV*-^ Breech and Muzzle-loading KS^ Guns on hand. They will see SffipWra-'S the best value in Auckland. _fS_w Every gun thoroughly examln l|ps|r ed and guaranteed be/ore dell- BB__y Hammerloss Guns, with Slemen'B Hp Patent Steel Barrels, 12 and 20 gango | ' £k&; Silvor's Patent Anti-recoil ButtPlatesi __m Webloy's Bull Dog and Irish Consta- SKS bulary Revolvers, also his New Patent ra Self-extracting Revolver j Kynoch's jST-J Patent "Perfect "Roloading Metallic _BS_ Cartridge Cases and Crimpers; Eley'i ffflj Revolver Ammunition and Metallic Cartridge Cases ; Newcastle Chilled Jhoti Curtiss and Harvey and Pi^on Wllk'e and Laurence's Gunpowder; Eley's Wadding and Cartridge Cases; Powdor Flasks, Shot Pouches, lame Bags, Oun Cases, Cartridge Belts, Gun .Ml. Tow for Gun Cleaning, Ferret Muzzles and Bells, Saloon Rifles, Air Cancß, Breech-loadlng Implements, Fishing Tackle, Cutlery, Fire vorks. REPAIRS, Including Browning and Re itooking, specially attended to, and satisfaction ruarantocd. v, x_.va.xx, bunmaiieb & iMPoana. -H. QUKID J, AUOKIiVD. AHESTS OF DRAWERS Very Handsome Chests ot Drawers, In Rich Mottled Kauri, are now selling at the following priceß for Cash:—The Duke of Edinburgh Chest of Eight Drawers (the bonnet drawer riohly panelled with totara, bird, and rewa rewa) JS3 10b ; Five Drawer Chests, fil. The above articles have always given great satisfaction, and be oorg.e more beautiful with age. W. NORRIE, Top cl Shortland-btSUBT.



Tea Merchants. THE - ONLY - GOLD MEDAL PURE BLENDED TTTTTTTTTTTT '|"|,'I,'|"B"TP'|"I"I"'I"I"HP TT TTT XX XX TXX XX XTT XTX XTX nnnnrn XTX TXTXXTT DKINK Kelson, Moate & Co.'s SPECIALITY BLEND. «r TRY OVR MAXCHLESS COFFEE [KING BRAND], SOLD IN lib., 21b., 41b., 71b., and 281b. TINS, At Is. Bd. per lb. NELSON, MOATE & CO., : WHOLESALE AMD RETAIL TEA MERCHANTS, BLENDERS, \ AND IMPORTERB. CmusTOHU-tov, CuNCDur, W__Liya_bw, AMD 156, QUEEN-ST., Auckland. AGENTS EVERYWHERE JOHN BUCHANAN, WHOLESALE GROCEI., Tea, Coffee & Spice Merchant CUSTOMS-ST., AUCKLAND. Telegraph Address: I Telephone Exchange, "Eagle," Auckland. | No. 65. The Advertiser desires special attention to his Celebrated Brands of BLENDED INDIA AND CHINA TEAS. Since their introduction the greatly increased demand for them substantially proves their excel lence, and confirms the high esteem which the Public have justly accorded them. The following distinctive braads all bear his Trade Mark on tho labels, and are packed in lib ami Mb packets, also in 61b, 101b, and 401b tins, viz :— Blended India & China Teas. Household Countess Duchess Princess Empress Brands. Blended Pure Indian Teas. Zemindar Brand. BAKING AND YEAST POWDERS. The Advertiser also wishes to bring before the Public his Baking and Yeast Powdeis, which are meeting with cenrral favour, and requests attention to the following Analytical Repoit :— "Laboratory, llobson-strcet. Auckland, June 13,1881.—1 have sampled the Baking Powder in the bulk, prepared by Mr John Buchanan, Iter chant. Auckland, and have analysed tho same and find the constituents pure and well-propor tioned. The result provtß this article to be superior to any either imported or colonia'ly prepared that has been submitted to me, and I can, therefore confident ly recommend it to the public—(Signod) J. A. PoNn, Colonial Analyst." Each tin bears hia Registered Trade 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 tho NEW SEASON'S CROP, EX S.S. TAMSUI, from Fooohow, via Wellington, And shall be glad to Forward LIQUORING SAMPLES on application. The QUALITY of THIS YEAR'S CROP is of Very High Character compared with the pre vious 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 Becure other special inducements which I am prepared to offer. JOHN BUCHANAN, WHOLESALE GROCER, Customs-Street, Auckland. TEAy Unrivalled /&)) , fAtm___^ J 13 /07 OU R/rW I /OP/ MOUNDING 70/ - /*j/ Strength / AND J %GH QUALITY,



Hatter. . MOORE, COMPETITIVE HATTER QUEEN STREET, AND PITT AND BEREBFORD STREETS. »■ ~-_-__>_-__- . . j. Having OPENED our NEW SHOP in QUEEN STREET, we beg to inform our customers and the public in general we intend to sell our goods at the LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICES, including the following:— s. d. . Gentlemen's Silk Hats, splendid value - 16 6 Ladies' Silk Riding Hats, best quality - 16 6 Gentlemen's Felt Hats, really cheap - 4 6 (i Gentlemen's Felt Hats, extra quality - 6 6 ALSO A LARGE ASSORTMENT OP EVERY DESCRIPTION OF Soft Felts, Tweeds, & Helmets. t MOORE, COMPETITIVE HATTEE, Queen Street, Opposite Wyndham Street, AND ! PITT AND BERESFORD STREETS. AUCKLAND. r i ' Dress and Fashion. li "~" r c FIRE. FIRE. FIRE. ESTIMATED VALUE : I £7,000 WORTfI WOHTH £7,000 OF i DRAPERY CLOTHING. ; DRAPERY AND CLOTHING. [ DRAPERY CLOTHING. DRAPERY CLOTHING. DRAPERY AND CLOTHING. DRAPERY CLOTHING. i THE S___-Ll7"____.<_3-.E_ STOCK ' OF W. VAILE & CO. IB NOW OFFERED FOR SALE! FOR SALE! FOR SALE! AT OUR PREMISES, CANADA BUILDINGS, QUEEN-STREET. AND AS THE GREATER PORTION OF THIS STOCK WAS ONLY DAMAGED BY WATER, CUSTOMEP.S WILL HAVE THE ADVANTAGE OF SECURING SOUND GOODS AT ABOUT QUARTER THE USUAL PRICE. REMEMBER THE SALE IS NOW ON AT THE PREMISES, CANADA BUILDINGS, SALE NOW ON. SALE NOW ON. SAMUEL COOMBES & CO. S<3_Tf. , J



Further Positive Proof, Montague's Fancy Bazaar, 53, Princcs-stieet. Dunedin, Ma; 9th, 1881. Messrs M. Levy and Co. Dear Sirs,—l hare great pleasure in testifying to the efflcacy of St. Jacoh's Oil in a severe case of neuralgia in the faco. After tryinc; many so called remedies without obtaining relief, nothing did me so much good. Afier two or three applC cations the pain entirely disappeared, and am glad to state I havo hud no return of the trouble since. I cheerfully recommend it to other, suffering from the same painful ailment—l re main, dear sirs, respectfully yours, Julia Montague. lie Suffered Acutely. D. Benjamin, Esq , the well-known Wholesale Jeweller and Importer, Dowling-street, Dune, din, writes cheerfully as follows:— Dowling-strcct. Dunedin, May 2nd, 1884. To Editor " The Press," Christehurch. Dear Sir,—Bein 7 a firm non-believer in patent or proprietory Medicines, my testimony may b« of some value to you. Last week I suffered acutely from severe contraction of tho nerves Of. the neck and shoulder. A friend laughingly suggested St. Jacobs Oil, and I invested In et bottle, rubbing it well in at nigl.t before retiring:, Tho feeling of warmth and counter-irritation I experienced almost immediately was very strong ; and I am pleased to state that I awokt« next morning with hardly any traco of pain. A second and less prolonged application cured ma completely. A bad chilblain on my ear wss.ro tnoved with one rubbing. You may mention my name as an authority on St. Jacobs Oil.—l remain, dear Sir, faithfully yours, D. Benjamin, . GOLD MEDAL, CHRISTCHURCH, 18831. GOLD MEDAL, CHRISTCHURCH, 188*." GOLD MEDAL, CHRISTCHUItCH, 188.1.. 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 t M. LEVY AND CO. For the Guidance of Others. ' PAIN VANQUISHED. Gleumoro P.oad, Paddlngton. 11th January, 188H " Gentlemen,—Some few weeks since I wot M severely affected with indigestion as to render my rising each morning a matter of diflloulty and pain on account of severe pains in the back; md it had just become necessary for mo to _• ko a holiday from my work, for the performanta of which I was by no means fit, when a friend montioned tc _ac the benefit he derived from tho use of Hamburg Tea. In the hope of getting some relief, I used it myself, the result bains that I was myself in throo or four days, and have not suffered slnco. My friends have idvised me to write this for the guidance of .•mora, and you are at liberty to make what ust you please of this. " Yours, "JOHN KELLY, " Messrs Elliott Bros., Sydney." HAMBURG TEA. HAMBURG TEA. V HAMBURG TEA. .' ■:■; CURES DYSPEPSIA, INDIGESTION, BILIOUS NESS, HEADACHE, CONSTIPATION. BOLD BY ALL CHEMISTS AND STOltft KEEPERS. PRICE ONE SHILLING AND THREE PENCE. Wholesale Depot for Auckland: M. LEVY AND CO., QUEEN-STREET. — ' 'sag, ironmongery. 1 p__mßmmiWHmmmM^ JB. B L A I X I E, • VlO rORIA'STRKKT, IMPORTER OF BUILDERS' & FURNISH ING IRONMONGERY DIRECT FROM MANUFACTURERS, Has For Sale, at Low Rates, Carpenters' Tools ''. i - ' Nails, Locks, Hinges Kitchen Ranges Register Grates, In great Variety Marble and Enamelled Slate Mantelpieces (Largest Stock in Auokland) "-' Marble, Electroplate, Curb, and other Fenders Galvanised Iron, Sheet Lead, and Zinc Slate, Cement, and Plaster. INSPECTION INVITED. OUICK'S STABLES, *QC ALBERT-STREET. MR F. QUICK begs to return his Sincere Thanks for tho Liberal Patronage reoelved while carrying on the Business known af "Quick'B Livery and Bait Stables." Albert street, and trusts that MESSRS JAMEB DIG NAN & CO., the gentlemen to whom he has relinquished tho same, will bo accorded Support In an equally liberal manner. Patrons can rely upon being treated civilly and fairly by his suc cessors, under whose proprietary he feels sure tho hostelry will become the favourito of Auck land. J. J. DIGNAN] IT. FOLEY) [P- LUNDON MESSRS JAMES DIGNAN & CO.-having _:. purchased Mr F.Quick's Business, hope to merit j£_ the patronage so generously bestowed on thoi? " late and popular predecessor. For Hiro—Han som Cabs, Open and Close Carriages. Buggies of every description, Waggonettes, Breaks WJJ Omnibusos, Ladies' and "Gentlemen's tiaddJj. Horses, Private Carriages with Livery, Hoarew and Mourning Coaches. Orders by Post, Telo- \ graph, or Telephone (No. 121) receive careful attention. The Stables provids unsurw_«,w accommodation for Horsesi &c flight BJtpnd »nco. Charges moderate. ' ;_



"p MITCHELSON & PP-f KAURI GUM AND GRAIN MEftCE.ANTB. SHIPPING AND COMMISSION AGENTS, TIMBER BROKERS, HAVE ON HANP AND TO ARRIVE :— 2500 sacks Prime Oamaru Potatoes 2000 sacks Feed and Tartarian Seed Oats 200 saoks Kidney Seod Potatoes (oonslgned,» be sold choap) 650 sacks Bran 300 sacks Maize 250 Backs Fowl Wheat 6do sacks Chaff 500 sacks Bonedust 50 tons Wood's Flour, Bnc__s, 100's, and 60s 50 tons Fleming and Gilkinson's Flour, sacks 150 sacks Sharps 50 sacks Oatmeal Agents for Hikurangi Saw Mill „ Keable's Albany Food „ Kamo llcmatito Paint .' E.. MITCHELSON & CO., Q-'<cK_.-BTi(Ri_T Wharf. UNION OH., SOAP. AND CANDLE COMPANY (LIMITED). MANUFACTURER? OF STEARINE CANDLES, COMMON AND TOILET SOATS, LUBRICATING AND OTHER OILS. WORKS-ST. ANN'S BRIDGK. PENROSE WAREHOUSE AND OFFICES-LOWER ALBERT-ST., AUCKLAND. Cash Purchasers of Tallow.