SPORTING NEWS.

Epsom Trotting and Racing Club.

The inaugural meet of the above Club eventuated on Saturday last, and the weather being fine, a goodly number were present. Tho course is situated in a large paddock opposite tho Epsom Hotel, is very undulat ing, and nearly three quarters of a mile in circumference. Everything in the way of appointments was of the most primitive description, even to the tent which did duty as stewards: dressing and weighing rooms combined. A totalisator was in full swing, also tho usual games of chance and skill, and monopolised a fair share of attention during the somewhat weary intervals; whilst the Onehunga Brass Band enlivened the proceedings at times with some choice music The duties devolving on the stewards were carried out in a business-like manner, and Mr Owen Magee wielded the starter's flag with his usual dexterity. Subjoined are the results of the races :— I Distance Handicap Trotting Race, for silver cup and lOsovs. Three miles. Minimum weight, lOst. A. Matheson's Maggie (400 yds.), Clarke 1 G. Robinson's Rambler (250yds.),Wright 2 W. Pemberton's Beeswing (430 yds.), Pemberton .1 Millie, owned and ridden by J. Wattie. also started, but was never in it; Maggie winning vory easily, without a break. Handicap Schooling Hurdle Race o^ losovs. i \ miles. F. Gregory's Azim, lOst 71bs (Whiting) 1 R. il. Urwiek'a Claude, list Tibs (H. Taylor) 2 11. Eaton's General, lOst 101bs(Miller)... 3 Otara, Buttercup, Satyr, Billy Spratley, and Mulkahy Brothers, made up a very respectable field of eight, and a good start was effected, Billy Spratley, Satyr, and General being in the van, and the others well up, all clearing the first and second jumps in good style. Claude assumed the lead in the second round, with Azim at his girths, General being third, and rounding tiie turn for home, Azim disposed of the leader, and came in a winner by half-a length. General finished well up, the rest nowhere. A protest was entered against Azim on the ground that he was not the horse represented in entry. Maiden Trotting Race of lOsovs. Smiles Minimum weight, lOst. A. Matheson's Maggie (T. Clarke) ... 1 I'uckland's General (E. Taylor) 2 Sandal's Creeping Jamie (Sandal) ... 3 _____Darkie, Chips, and Steamer also rar. .Maggie again asserted her superiority, and secured an easy vim, General making a good effort, securing second honours. The winner was protested against, on the ground that she had won an advertised race at the Thames. Novel Flat Race, of 20sovs. Minimum weight, lOst. 1 mile. J, Minuette Dore's (Wattie) 1 J. Lindsay's Dora (Sutherland) 2 F. O'Brien's Ida (Hodson) 3 Peg Woflington also started. Minuette assumed the lead at the fall of the flag, and although Sutherland, on Dora, made a gullant attempt, Wattie eventually landed bis mount a clever winner by half a length. Hack Rack of lOsovs. 1 mile. Dove's Mignonette 1 Percival's Envious ... 2 Dixon's Over the Hills 3 Six others also ran, and the winner held the lead throughout, Envious a good second. Still another protest was entered, this time on the ground that the winner was not a hack. A consolation race brought the meeting to a close, and in the evening the stewards met to decide the protests. The first was Against Arzim, winner of the Hurdle Race, and the evidence being conclusive, he was disqualified and the race given to Claude. The next one was against Maggie, winner of tho Maiden Trotting Race, and the evi dence here being also very conclusive, she was disqualified, General being awarded the prize. The protest against Mignonette was disallowed, and as general had been awarded the Trotting Race, and had also appropriated the Consolation Race, the latter was given to Creeping Jamie, the second horse. The stewards re ferred to the number of protests entered, and expressed thanks to those investors on the totalisator who had suffered any incon venience thereby.

Australian Jockey Club's Spring Meeting.

[CABLE.-COPYRIGHT.]

Sydney, Saturday.

The Spring Meeting of the Australian Jockey Club opened to-day at Randwick. The following were the results of the principal events : — Tub Hurdle Race, a handicap sweepstakes of osovs. each with loOsovs. added; second boree 25sovs. from the prize. 2_ miles. Dr. Cortis's eh g Despatch, 6yrs ... 1 Mr T. Shore ns b g Uhlan, 6yrs 2 Mr W. Gannon's b g Vidette, 6yrs ... 3 The Trial Stakes, a sweepstakes of ssove each, 1 forfeit, with lOOsovs. added ; for three year-olds and upwards, which have not won a prize exceeding oOsovs. in value up to time of entrance; a winner ot such prize thereafter to carry 71bs extra; second horse 2Csovs. from the prize. 1 mile and a quarter. Hon. James White's eh g Tempe, 3yrs_. by Somnus —White and Blue 1 Mr A. Hal ward's br c Zeno, 3yrs ... 2 Dr. Cortis's b h Boscawen, syrs ... 3 The Australian Jockey Clud Derby, a sweepstakes ot 30sovs. each, with oOOsovs. added; for three year-olds; colts, Bst 101b; fillies, Bst 51b. 1 mile and a-half. 60 subs. Hon. J. White's bo Bargo, by Maribyr nong—Guelder Rose I Hon. J. White's br c Tremando, by The Tester—Agitation 2 Mr A. F. Smart's br c Cairngorm, by Maribyrnong—Amethyst 3 Bargo won by half-a-length. Time, 2min. 42isecs. The Epsom Handicap, a handicap sweepstake of oaovs. each, with 200sovs. added; for three year-olds and upwards; second horse "Osovs. from the prize. One mile. Mr J. Monaghan's eh c Espeigle, 3yrs 1 Mr H. Herbert's brh Ferulia, 4yrs ... 2 Mr W. R. Hall's eh c Lord Exeter, 3yrs 3 The Spring Stakes, a sweepstakes of lOsovs. each, 1 forfeit, with 200sovs. added; for three year-olds and upwards; second horse 50sovs. from the prize. 1 mile and a-half. Mr J. Inglis's b h Malua, oyrs, by St. Albans—Edella 1 Mr W. Branch's be Off Colour, 4yrs ... 2 Mr G. Martin's b c Reginald, 3yrs ... 3 The Welter Handicap of lOOsovs., for three year-olds and upwards; lowest weight, 7sL 1 mile and a-quaiter. Mr E. Rea's br c. Palarenda, 4yrs, by Goldsborough—The Thorn 1 Mr J. S. Brown's b g Tramp, Oyrs ... 2 Mr T. Ivory's T. H. Tristan, 4yrs ... 3

The form shown by Bargo and Tremando in tho Derby is sure to be tho means of making the pair very warm favourites for tho big Victorian event. Although we were informed on Saturday that only five paid the final acceptance, there must have been Something good making the pace, for the race was run in 2 minutes 42*; seconds. The time is unusually good for the Sydney " Blue Riband," and looking over the list of previous winners, I find that only once has it been beaten—viz., by Navigator in ISB2, lie compassing the 1| mile in a quarter of a second faster time. All three placed horses are engaged in the Melbourne Cup, Tremando having the verj lenient impost of 6st 91bs, which must make him very dangerous in that event. Hippona.

The Metropolitan Stakes.

Ihe following are the acceptances for the Great Metropolitan Stakes, to be run to morrow ;— stlb stlb SlrModretl .. SIC Comet ~ „ [ I Off Colour ..8 7 Bonnie Bee ..7 3 Warwick,. ..8 5 Privateer.. ..7 0 Hastings .. .. *8 2 Wallangra ..7 0 Hurricane ..SO Brown and Rose fi 9 Rapid .. ..7 12 Reginald .. ..6 9 Despot .. .. 711 Princess of Lome G I Sloth .. ... 710 Palarenda ..6 0 Hilltop .. ..7 7 Isonomy .. ..6 0 Little Sister ..7 6 Albert Victor ..6 0 * Including 71bs penalty. Wallangra is first favourite at 4 to 1,

Baths for Working Men.

(To the Editor.)

Sir,—l was much surprised by seeing a letter from Mr Hannaford in last Saturday's issue of the Star complaining of the man agement of the Newton baths. He says that when Mr Grubb had charge of ehern hot water was then obtainable on Sunday mornings at G a.m., and cannot be had now until 10 a.m. I would like to in form Mr Hannaford that ho has made a huge mistake, aud that hot water is, and always has been, obtainable at 6 a.pi., as can be testified to by scores of working men who avail themselves of the fact., ft' Mr Hannaford would, tal*e the trouble to pay the baths a visit so*ue Sunday morning, he would see for himself the truth of my statements, and the fallacy of his,—l am,

A Wording Ma:*,

MINING NEWS.

(BY TELEGRAPH.—OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

Thames, this day. New Prince IsiPERiAL.-The return for the month in melted gold is 72-lozs., for which 559 loads of general and Icwt.of speci mens wero crushed. The stopes abovo No. G level show slight improvement.

Deep Level CROss.-Arrangements have been made for continuing the crosscut started by the Imperial Company at No 5 level, so as to intersect the reefs in that portion of this Company's property situated between the Mariner and Imperial boundaries.

Moanataiari.—Catran, tributer, crushed eight loads for a return of 2Hozs. Crown Gold-mining Company (Karanga hake).—The mine manager reports that^he has fixed windlas and laid skids up to the road, and is only now waitingon the battery which is engaged crushing for Sir Walter Scott, when he will start upon the Com pany's stone in a few days.

ANGLO-AUSTRALIAN CRICKET.

[BY C'ABI.E.-COPYRIGHT.]

London, August 29. The cricket match, Australians v. the South of England, at Gravesend, was con cluded to day. The weather was fine, but the wicket was in bad condition, being much cut up. The Australians' first Tunings closed for 358. The homo team- then went in, but wero only able to score 178, and had consequently to foi low on with their second innings. The score only reached 73, and the Aus tralians were thus declared the winners by an innings and 107 runs. For the home eleven the highest scorers were, in the first innings, A. P. Lucas, caught, 25; W, E. Roller, bowled, 20; and in tho second innings, J. E. K. Studd, bowled, 15.

CORRESPONDENCE.

Infanticide.

(To the Editor.)

Sir,—lnyourarticleon "Infanticide" inlast Saturday's issue you made some remarks which should not be allowed to pass with out protest. You state that all the prob lems of human existence resolve themselves into the one question of over-population that the checks which have hitherto existed War, Pestilence, and Famine, will soon dis appear ; that infanticide has been practised among savage nations, and but for the res traints of Christianity would be amongst us ■ and that society must prepare lo meet this doctrine. Allow me to question each of these statements. The theory that population in creases in a much greater degree than the means of existence is one that wa3 first formulated by the Rev. Mr Malthus about the beginning of this century. It fitted in with the doctrine taught by Adam Smith, that the rate of wages is governed by'the wage fund, was supplemented by Ricardo's doctrine of rent, and elaborated by John Stuart Mill in his Politics 1 Economy. It has therefore taken a strong hold on popular imagination, and has never been questioned until within the last few years. At the present time political economists state that the doctrine must be received with modifica tions, and, in fact, are feeling their way towards a total overthrow of it. It does not square with facts, and especially with the primary fact that with every mouth born into the world is born a pair of hands more than capable, under favourable circumstances, of feeding that mouth. The wealth in. Great Britain per head is 50 per cent, greater than in IS2O, which does not exactly fit in witli the theory of the diminishing return from land. It loses sight entirely of the marvellous effects of, division of labour, which is only possible in dense populations, and is, in fact an in stance of reasoning from the theory to the fact, instead of from the fact to the theory —a method which hitherto has done so much to render political economy a by word among the nations. It is not my in tention to point out what I may consider the remedy ; but that the problem is the" inequality of distribution of riches will be admitted by all, and that one great cause of this lies in land monopoly, or rather indi vidual possession, is no wrecognised by alarge number. It is one of the oldest and stalest of arguments that the present state of affairs is what God would have it,andthat evils too great to be denied are His remedy against still greater ones. No conqueror, r.o fanatic, no bigot ever found any difficulty in believing and inducing others to believe that God was with them in proclaiming a holy war, sang Te Deums for victory, or burnt a man for worshipping Christ after a somewhat different fashion from himself; and similarly there are plenty of people who believe it to be God's will that they should »enjoy every luxury without working, while others enjoy a life of perpetual labour without luxury of any sort whatever. It is the complacent Christians who believe in war, pestilence, and famine as God's ordained methods that produce rampant Freethinkers, who are pre pared to deny the beauty of Christianity as taught by Christ because its practical out come is so contemptible; and also that largely-increasing class who are for ever wondering which of the disputants is most in the wrong. But the fact is that true science does not teach 113 that God pro duces a large proportion of the human race for the mere purpose of destruction: it is, false science that teaches this; and when true science has taught us how free access to natural agents will enable all to live a rational life, there will be found a large in crease in the number of those who are a.bla to believe in the saving truths of Christ;-* I am, &c, S. Gray. [Abstract discussions are rather out of place in a daily paper, hence we do not pro pose to follow our correspondent in all his arguments. We would point out, however, that while he starts by saying that he ques tions five statements advanced in the article under review, he ends by only assailing one —that which states that the problems of life resolve themselves into a question of population. To hold our position, it- is not necessary to believe in the Malthusian theory, or to deny the vast changes effected by improvements in means of transit, the advance of mechanical science, &c— Ed, E.S.]

rHB.AOCKL»»W„JITWffIO,JTAR, MONDAY, SEPTEMBER, 1, 1884.

Piinted and Published by the Proprietor, Henry Brett, of Symonds-street, at _1U» - General Printing Office, Wyndham-street, ttf the Province of Auckland. New Zealand, . Monday, Skptembeb l| M»r



| jfey»i.y.ij i .i U^F^i _^UlffttflPfc-' ' ' TO-MORROW. HI7NTER & NOLAJST WILL HOLD THEIR TTTEEKLT GALE AT THE NEWMARKET YARDS, Junction of Great South and Onehunga Roads, OP FAT AND STORE STOCK, DAIRY COWS. SHEEP. AND PIGS. Also, 3 NEW IRON TANKS I NEW BATH 1 YOUNG BULL DURHAM YARDS. FOR SALE, at the Durham Yards, every Tuesday, at 11 o'clock, HIDES, TALLOW, WOOL, and SKINS. HUNTER AND NOLAN. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 1884. CLYDESDALE-ENTIRE HORSE DUNCAN GREY. mHE Subscribers have received instruc- JL ttona to sell, at the Durham Yarks, on Friday next, September 5, THE WELL-KNOWN ENTIRE HORSE DUNCAN GREY, Six years old. which stands 17 hands high, with large bone and well feathered. Has proved himself a sure foal getter, is very quiet, and staunch in all sorts ot harness. Duncan Grey is out of Blossom, imported by - Mr Soilness, and got by Sir George Grey, which was Imported from Scotland by the Waikouaitl Stud Company. The Auctioneers would draw the especial attention of Stud-masters to the above horse, as an opportunity of scouring such a stallion rarely occurs. HUNTER & NORAN. B, O, CARB.I [B. D. TONKS. TO-MORROW. MALTING BARLEY. MALTING BARLEY. MAIZE ! MAIZE ! MAIZE ! B. TONKS & CO. "\ITJLL sell on Tuesday, September 2, a* TT eleven o'clock, 110 SACKS MALTING BARLEY 17 SACKS MAIZE. B. C. CABR.] [B. D. TONKS. TO-MORROW. NELSON HOPS. NELSON HOPS. NELSON HOPS. B. TONKS & CO. WILL sell on Tuesday, the 2nd Sep tember, at 11 o'clock, 28 BALES NELSON HOPS. B. O. OABB.] [B. D. TONKS. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3. CHINESE RATTAU LOUNGES AND CHAIRS. Direct from Hong Kong. B. TONKS h CO. WILL SELL, on Wednesday, Sept. 3 at 11 o'clock. 150 CHINESE RATTAU LOUNGES AND FANCY CHAIRS, just arrived direct from China. B. C. CABB.I [B. D. TONKS FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, At 11 o'clock. CARRIAGES ! CARRIAGES ! CARRIAGES ! CARRIAGES ! From the Celebrated Makers, W. Moor and Co., Christchurch. B. TONKS & CO. \\TILL Sell on Friday, the sth Septem \}/ ber, at 11 o'clock, THE FOLLOWING HANDSOME AND WELL-BUILT VEHICLES :-- Six-seat English Park Phaeton Four-seat Parisian Phaeton Fonr-seated Turn-out Buggy, with patent locks Fonr-Beated Waggon One Home Cart . . One Waggonette. All with Good Lamps. NOW ON VIEW. WEDNESDAY SEPT. 3. NEW SEASON'S STRAW HATS (assobteb), FASHIONABLE HOSIERY, ALL-WOOL FRENCH CASHMERES, SATIN APRONS, HAND-EMBROIDERED ZEPHYRS, DRESS MATERIAL, FANCY CHECK PRINTS, SERGES, STRIPES, DRESS MATERIAL, SKIRTS, &c„ &c, &c. GABRIEL LEWIS HAS received instructions to Sell at his Rooms, on above date, at 11 o'clock, OT CASES OF ABOVE NEW SEASONS £l GOODS. The trade will do well to inspect these Goods, as most lines are choice and just landed. • TO-MORROW. R. C. GREENWOOD HAS received instructions to sell at Dowden's Mart, Queen-street, on above date, at noon, BY ORDER OF THE MORTGAGEE, COTTAGE in KEPPELL-STREET, off Great North Hoad, being Lot 96 of tho Sub-division of Lot 16. Section 7, Suburbs of Auckland, having frontage to Keppell-street. R. C. GREENWOOD, Auctioneer. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3. PARNELL NURSERIES. PARNELL NURSERIES. CLEARING SALE. R. C. GREENWOOD BEGS to announce that, in consequence of the inclemency of the weather at the sale on 20th Inst, having prevented the attend ance of a number of intending purchasers, he has received instructions from Mb James Mason to hold A FINAL CLEARINq-OUT SALE, ON WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, At 11 a.m., when A CHOICE ASSORTMENT of FOREST and SHELTER TREES, ORNAMENTAL , TREE" and SHRUBS, FRUIT TREES, - UOSKS, MAGNOLIAS, AZALEAS, ORANGES, LEMONS, FERNS, BULBS, Sec, Sec. . &o.„ will uk sold Without Reserve. I Luncheon Provided, ;; Crowther's 'Bases. pass the Nurseries eveij fifteen minutes. % 0. GREENWOOD, Auctioneer,



THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 4. THE REMUERA YARDS. FOR SALE, at tho Remuera Yards, on Thursday, September-1, 2,5 DRY COWS, from a eood Dairy Dairy Cows near Calving Store Cattle 200 Well-fatted Cattle TOO Fat Sheep and Lambs Fat and Store Pigs ALFRED BUCKLAND. j THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 4. THE REMUERA YARDS. i FOR SALE, at tho Remuera Yards, on Thursday, September I. Ex Southern Cross, 500 FIRST-CLASS WETHERS (heavy weights), from Napier. ALFRED BUCKLAND. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 5. THE HAYMARKET. FOR SALE, at the Haymarket, on Fri day, September 5, 150 SACKS SYDNEY BONEDUST ALFRED BUCKLAND. /COUNTRY CATTLE SALES. Fukckohe-Monday, September 1 Waiuku—Saturday, September 0 Pokono—Monday, September 15 Dmry—Wednesday, September 17 Papakura— Wednesday, September 21. ALFRED BUCKLAND. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24. LAND SALE. PRELIMINARY ANNOUNCEMENT. THE Undersigned have received instruc tions, from the Now Zealand Nativo Land Settlement Company (Limited), to offer for sale by public auction, at the Haymarket. on Wednesday, Sept. 21, prox.. TOWN, SUBURBAN, AND COUNTRY LANDS, AT GISBO R N E. Lithographic Plans of the lands are being pro pared, and full particulars of the salo will be given in a future advertisement. ALFRED BUCKLAND. Auckland, August 19,1551. FOR PRIVATE SALE, on liberal terms, the Estate of Wm. McLaughlin, Esq., containing about 3,000 acres, in lots of 10 acres and upwards, as may be agreed upon. This Eroperty is near the Papatoitoi Station; has een In grass for about 20 years; is well adapted for agriculture, and is in good heart for cropping as well as bearing good grass at the present time. Terms: One-third Cash balance can remain at 6 per cant—Apply t Wm. McLaughlin, Esq., or ALFRED BUCKLAND, FOR SALE, a Choice Farm, fenced, and in grass, equally near tho Kihikihi and Te Awa mntn Townships, containing 580 acres. ALLOTMENTS Nos. 31 and 35, containing 100 acres, at Whiriwhiri, near Waiuku; substan tially fenced; fronting the Maoris' road leadin. to Waikato Heads. FARM — Lot 95. Whangaroa, County of Raglan, containing 3f"fi acres; good Homestead, considerably improved (adjoining the farm of W. Harsard); price required, £700. Alao, about 700 acres adjoining tho above. ALFRED BUCKLAND. TUESDAY?, THE HAYMARKET, SALE OF WOOL, SHEEPSKINS, HIDES, TALLOW. HAY and STRAW, eaoh TUESDAY, at 12 o'clock. ALFRED BUCKLAND. Auctions. W. S. COCHRANE] I/AS. DACBI THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 4. LARGE BUILDING KNOWN AS ST. PAUL'S SCHOOL-ROOM. FOR REMOVAL. THE Subscribers will Sell by Auction at their rooms. Queen-street, on Thursday, Ith September, at 12 o'clock, THAT LARGE BUILDING situate corner Eden Crescent and Short-street, known as St. Paul's School room, to be removed in 11 days. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. W. S. COCHRANE] 'JAMES DACBE WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 17. By order of the Registrar of the Supreme Court, IMPROVED FARM, TAURANGA, 820 ACRES GOOD LAND AND BUILD INGS. THE Subscribers have received instruc tions from the Registrar of the Supreme Court of New Zealand, at Auckland, to Sell by Auction, at their Rooms, Queen - street, on WEDNESDAY, September 17, at 12 o'clock. All that VALUABLE IMPROVED FARM sit-uated at Tauranga, containing 120 acres first-class Land, well cultivated, being Allotments 13. 81. 82. 91, 96, 97, 98, 99' 370, and 371. Parish of Te Papa, Cook's County, with all Buildings and Improve ments thereon. For further particulars apply to SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneera. QUR RE V ff Il>h 8. N OTIC E. The New Plans, embracing additional lots for sale, are now ready, and can be had at the Offlce, Shortland-street Those who have already applied for lots on the new plans are requested to state without delay which they intend to take. The earliest applicants will have first refusal at prices fixed. Terms aa usual; one-fifth cash; balance in five years at 7 per cent, or can be paid off by instal ments. A. BOARDMAN. Agent "TiALTON'S PATENT ORNATOR, W. J. DALTON. C.E.. ARCHITECT AND SURVEYOR, High street, Auckland. Patent' Agent. A. and Gr. Price, ENGINEERS, BOILERMAKERS, IRON AND BRASS FOUNDERS, AND GENERAL MACHINISTS, THAMES, Have for sale the following Machinery :— 1 Portable Engine, by Hornsby & Co., 8 h.p. 1 Horizontal Engine, double cylinder, lOin. diameter, 24in. stroke 1 Horizontal Engine, lOin. by 181 n. stroko 1 Launch Engine, IJin. by sin. stroke 1 Multitubular Boiler, 17ft. long by oft. diameter 1 Cornish Boiler, 20ft long by 6ft. diameter 1 Cornish Boiler, 18ft long by oft. diameter 1 Cornish Boiler, 17ft long by Ift. 6in. diameter 1 Cornish Boiler, 15ft long by oft diameter 1 Cornish Boiler, 15ft long by 4ft 6in. diameter 1 Vertical Boiler, Field tubes, 7f t x 3ft 4in.; new A quantity of second-hand Quartz-crushing Plant. Estimates supplied for all classes of Engineering Work.—Makers of Sawmill and Quartz crushing Machinery, Turbine Wheels, Hydraulic Machinery, Timber Jacks, and Patent Safety Catches for 1 Warehouse and other Lift Cages. ! . i /~IOKE. COKE. COKE. THE AUCKLAND GAS COMPANY LTD.) tnvlte Orders for GAS COKE. Delivered within 1 mile of the Works, for Cash; longer distances at proportionate rates:— Sample Sack of three bushels _ Is 6d Five Sacks (or quarter ton) .. „ 6s 3d Ten Sacks (or half-ton) _. - lis 6d Twenty Sacks (or one ton) _. _ 22s 6d The Company s COKE is made from "the best -Ireymouth Coals; is superior to that made trom Newcastle coals, being free from stone and clinker in a remarkable degree, gives a RELIABLE FIRE, CLEARER & HOTTER THAN COAL, LIGHTS READILY, and MAKES NO SMOKK. GOOD FIRE IN 10 MINUTES. OFFICE I FORT-STREET. TOKB, COKE, COX&



NEW BISCUIT," "TT ff I VERSA L." SOLD BY ALL GROCERS AT 4d. PER LB. "the wonderful / Latest Improvemonta. Valuable Appliances. Ten Years' £? I Guarantee. Patent Automatic Winder. Patent Drop-RoUers. nrilfiim \ Patent Loose-Winding-Wheel. Patent Thread Releaser. Wer. tStWIifU ]tholm Machines kept In Repairs for three years FREE OF wi> ll'"" J CHARGE. HlusH!»ted Catalogues and Samples ofWorkfr»« ■9 1 pillßirQ J m_THE|WERTHEIM SEWING MACHINE AGENCY. WAbm«ltd| Wi j BEALE, 170, queen .street AUCKLAND. IRONMONGERY: IRONMONGERY. F. PRIME'S MOISTEII CASH SALE FOR FOURTEEN DAYS. COOO ROLLS PAPERHANGINOS AT COST PRICE. No. 1 SCRIM, 42 YARD. LEAD AND OIL AT REDUCED RATES. RANGES AND COLONIAL OVENS SACRIFICED. FURNISHING AND BUILDERS IRONMONGERY AT A REDUCTION. t.IOSELEY'B \ND AMERICAN PLANES AND TOOLS OF ALL DESCRIPTIONS AT A LARGE DISCOUNT. THE WHOLE STOCK MUST BE CLEARED PRE PARATORY TO ENLARGEMENT OF SHOP. F. PRIME, IRONMONGER, NEWTON.



Ironmongery. J 3. B L A 1 XI 1, • Vioroau-ffniiH, IMPORTER OF BUILDERS' ft FUSMBB INS IRONMONGERY Butaoi rsos* HANUFAcnnuas, Has tat Bala, at low KaJs»- CarpeaSers' Tools Nail*. Lacks, Sisgsa Kitchen Racsres Rtiditcr Grates, la Kreai Varies* Marbis and »sau*ll*d Hir.'s Mt&taltfece" Largest Stools is _\m__\_.tA Marble. Electroplate. Curi, ___ other Fsn4»n QnlTMiltad Ircn, S"i*6» tM~\, anS lis.3 ___m. Carey-*, »nd P!k'« ".*. P PTECi'iO** IiWTTSa ISusliiess Notices. O A P E R HANGINGS W. PHILLIPPS & SON HAVE RECEIVED, EX LATE ARRIVALS ISS-P A C X A G E S—lßs CONTAINING 55,000 ROLLS OF PAPERHANGINOS, CONSISTING OF NEW PATTERNS For Drawing, Dining, Bed-rooms, Hall and Staircase, suitable for the Mansion or Cottage. BEAUTIFUL DESIGNS. AND BEST VALUE KVER OFFERED IN PAPERHANGINGS. 91G—PACKAGES—916 SCRIMS AND HESSIAN Sj PLATE AND SHEET GLASS, WHITE LEAD t OILS, TURPS, VARNISHES, AND ALL TRADE SUNDRIES. W. PHILLIPPS & SON, 95 and 97/ Queen-street. SUPERIOR CORRUGATED TANKS. J. L. KEAN Has for-Sale a number of the above, with Taps, ready for use, price 355, at his Shop, Wellesley- Btreet East (next door to Crowther's Stablss). Largo Quantities of Spouting, Ridging, and Down Pipes always in Stock. Verandah Iron curved at the shortest notice. Country orders wiU always receive his prompt attention. Lead Washers always on hand TP E A C O C X, • OPTICIAN, HAS IN STOCK SPECTACLES AND EYE GLASS KB ot every description. An Accurate Fit Guaranteed. COMPOUND MICROSCOPES & TELE SCOPES, Powerful and Cheap. Aneroid Barometers, Thermometers, Elestric Bells, Batteries, and FITTING 3. Magnectic Electric Machines and Medical Coils, OPERA GLASSES. BINOCULAR, FIELD AND MARINE GLASSES. THEODOLITES, SEXTANTS, COMPASSES. BPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT.-TAYLOR'S SEWING MACHINES. The Balance of Stock of these excellent Hand and Treadle Machines will be sold at 25 per cent discount. Nearly 600 in use inAuck- OPPOSITE THE PO3T-OFFICB, ci horti,and-btreet. IVTEW STATIONERY BUSINESS. The undersigned begs to inform the publio that he has Removed to premises two doors from the Bank o£ New Zealand, Queen-street. ENGROSSING, COPYING, & ADDRESSES Neatly Executed, Estab. [1865. HENRY WHITE, STATIONER AND BOOKSELLER PERCS" BUTLER AND COMPANY, ACCOUNTANTS, House. Land, Commission, & Estate Agents FINANCIAL, SHARE, AND GENERAL BROKERS, Receiving and Forwarding Agents, MUTUAL LIFE BUILDINGS, 81, Queen-street,



Tea Merchants. THE - ONLY - I GOLD MEDAL PURE BLENDED TTTTTTTTTTTT TTTTTTTTTTTT TT TTT TT TT TTT TT TTT TTT TTT TTT TTT TTTTTTT DRINK Kelson, SVloate & Go.'i SPECIALITY iM-T v t-B-HoB 5 L_ El fM D _ t_" TRY OUR MATCHXESS COFFEE [KING BRAND", SOLD IN 11b., 21b., 41b., 71b., and 281b. TINS, At Is. Bd. per lb. NELSON, SVIOATE & CO., WHOLESALE AND RETAIL TEA MERCHANTS. BLENDERS, AND IMPORTERS. Chmstohobch, Dunedin, W-lm»oton, ISD 156, QUEEN-ST., Auckland. AGENTS EVERYWHERE TUST PURCHASED, »J 11,000 POUNDS OF EXTRA CHOICE MONING, PACKLUM, WOOoUNG, AND PANYONG CONGOUS, AT A VERY HEAVY REDUCTION. Characteristic Advantages to my Customers. Some people are very anxious everbybody should know thoy get their Teas from China. For my whereabouts in buying, I would simply say: The shrewdest Tea-man I ever knew was the London Quaker Tea Morchant I served three years' apprenticeship with. He made a large fortune before I left him, and he never bought a Package of Tea in China. FBEDK. WHITEHEAD, TEA MERCHANT & FAMILY GROCER, No. 95, VICTORIA-STREET, and PONSONBY ROAD AUCKLAND. LIGHT HARNESS HORSES, SADDLE HOR^E:?, and all kinds of SPRING VEHICLES. Hired, Bought, and Sold, at CROWTHER'S VICTORIA. STABLES, Wel lesley-street T O C A L INDUSTRY DUTTON BROS., Manufacturers of Every Description of CORKS, BUNGS, FISHING NET FLOATS Sec, Sec, Wholesale and Retail. Factory: UPPER QUEEN-STREET. O F. M. BORROWS. ARCHITECT & BUILDING SURVEYOR, A.M. P. Buildings QUEEN-STREET, AUCEIiAND (Over Goodson'g Arcade). ' Mr P. F. M. Burrows (late Government Architect) begs to announce that he has resumed praetioe at the above address, and to assure his friends and patronß that all works entrusted to bifl esse will bo carried out with fl<?Bß*r "" -* and expedition, '



Tea Merchants/ JOHN BUCHANAN, WHOLESALE GROCER, Tea, Coffee & Spice Merchant ! CUSTOMS-ST.. AUCKLAND. Telegraph Address: I Telephone Exchange, "Eagle," Auckland. | No. 65. Tho Advertiser desires special attention to his Celebrated Brands of BLENDED INDIA AND CHINA TEAS. Sinco their introduction tho greatly increased demand for them substantially proves their excel lence, and confirms tho high esteem which the Publio have justly accorded th'era. Tlio following distinctive brands all bear his Trade Mark on the labels, and are packed in lib and Jib packets, also in 61b, 101b, and 401b tins, viz v— Blended India & China Teas. Household Countess Duchess Princess Empress Brands. Blended Pure Indian Teas. Zemindar Brand. BAKING & YEAST POWDERS. The Advertiser also wishes to bring before tho Public his Baking and Yeast Powders, which aro meeting with general favour, and requests attention to the following Analytical Roport:— Laboratory, Hobson-street, Auckland, June 13,1334. —I havo sampled the Baking Powdor In tho bulk, prepared by Mr John Buchanan, Merchant, Auckland, and have analysed the same and find the constituents pure and well proportioned. Tho result of my examination proves tliis article to bo superior to any either imported or colonlally prepared that has been submitted to me, and I can, therefore, con fidently recommend it to the public—(Signed) J. A. POND, Colonial Analyst. Each Tin Bears nis Registered Trade Mark, Sold by Grocers mjcl Storekeepers Generally. Tho 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. 18S4-5. I havo Received MY FIRST SB IPMENT of the NEW SEASON'S CROP, EX S.S. TAMSUI, from Foochow, via Wellington, And shall he glad to Forward LIQUORING SAMPLES on application. Tho QUALITY of THIS YEAR'S CROP Is of Very Hioit Oharacteh Compared with the previous years. To thoso about to commence business, attention is drawn to tho great advantage of being in a position to offor tho Celebrated and Popular Brands of Spread Eagle Teas, Baking and Yeast PowdeVs, etc., and to secure other special inducements which I am prepared to offer. JOHN BUCHANAN, WHOLESALE GROCER, Customs-Street, Auckland. TEAy Unrivalled /fy/ ou bJw Vm/ rEA I /fyy mounding /o7 - Aiy/ Strength / AND /high quality. ~yrrr arnock brothers, SOAP AND CANDLE MANUFACTURERS, COX'S CREEK, RICHMOND. Office DURHAM-STREET, AUCKLAND. Cash Purchasers .of Tallow, Wool, Sheepskins, and Bones. •Established 1855.] by special #^^^^_^tfe^P appointment we have the largest, cheapest, ani best selected stock of Bicycles and X kicycles IN THF COLONY. Gentlemen desirous of obtaining any partlcn lar make for tho ensuing season, we shall be glad to INDENT by the noxtmallforany responsible buyer, and we undertako to deliver at 20 or 2" per cent, lower than the prices now charged In Auckland. For example:" A62or 51 inoh No. 1 Rudgo Is charged at £22 Or A23. We will deliver the same on arrival at Dot more than &1& ---probably IeBS." Apply "" ' W. H. SHAKESWS&B h CO., QUB-N-BTRKI ND. . D. E v J T T« GUNMJ.KER, QCEEN " STREM, IjtffSgyySiP**™^ AUCKLAND SfeJ!f*|lr (Opposl to the City Market). ._Ksfj'f''*, ~f\ Established 1859. wfSHfe 6||^*"\J Intending Buyers should In- KroffawSr y spec* the large stock ol I HI fwSKiP"""-^ Breech and Muzzle-loading ! S_~ralss__fe| Guns on hand. They will see l|sp3SSi."g the best value in Auckland. fjM £/>&___> Every gun thoroughly examin fjijfif ed Rni guaranteed before dell gHjSjr Hammerless Guns, with Siemens KB Patent Steel Barrels, 12 and 20 gauge i |g| Silver's Patent Anti-recoil Butt Plates; mm Webley's Bull Dog and Irish Consta {Sk a bnlary Revolvers, also his New Patent sgjsl Self-extracting Revolver; Kynooh'g jPal Patent " Perfect "Reloading Metalllo S2|Eg Cartridge Cases and Crimpers; Eley'i "ggsS Revolver Ammunition and Metalllo Cartridge Cases ; Newcastle Chilled Shot j Cnrtlss and-Harvey and Plgon Wllk's and Laurence's Gunpowder; Eiey's Wadding and Cartridge Cases; Powder Flasks, Shot Pouches, Game Bass, Gun Cases, Cartridge Belts, Gnn Oil, Tow for Gnn Cleaning, Ferret Mnszlea and Bells, Saloon Rifles, Air Canes, Breech-loading Implements, Fishing Tackle, Cutlery, Fire works. REPAIRS, Including Browning and R« itocking, specially attended to, and satisfaction guaranteed. _____ U, J_VJ.ll., GpjruAKEl « IMPOBTO, *6i, (JUJUOr-STB-BT, AUOKUNP,



Publications. mESTIMONIALS TO d'-QRETTS /COLONISTS' (TfUIDH JJRETT'3 V/OLONISTS' vxuide AND CYCLOPEDIA OF TTSEFUL YCLOP./EDIA OF USEFUL KNOWLEDGE » NOWLEDGE, BEING A COMPENDIUM OF INFORMATION BY PRACTICAL COLONISTS UPON FARMING, HORTICULTURE, AND ALL SUBJECTS OF INTEREST TO NEW ZEALAND SETTLERS, Edited by Thomson W. Leys. The publisher has much pleasure in acknow ledging receipt of the following testimonials from well-known agriculturalists and otter practical colonists on the value of the above work :— Tho following lettor Is from Mr Jame3 Wal lace, Hillsido, Papatoitoi. As ono of the most § radical and successful settlers in the Auckland istrict, his opinion is of great value. "Sir,—l have looked forward with a con siderable degree of interest to the publication of Brktt'b Colonists' Guide, and can now say that it has far exceeded my expectations. Hardly a day passes without my finding some thing in Ua pages both interesting and instruc tive. It is a book that should be in every Bottler's houso in the colony. Tho portion devoted to farming is full of reliable informa tion, and I havo no hesitation In saying that it Is tho most comprehensive and useful guide for a New Zealand colonist over published." From Sra Georoe Grey, E.C.B.—"My dear Sir,—l havo kept in constant use for upwards of two months the copy of Brett's Colonists' Guide and Cyclopedia ok Useful Know ledge, which you were good enough to send me. I have tested it in many ways upon a groat variety of useful subjects, and am satisfied that It is by far the best work of tho kind I have ever seen. I feel that its merits and usefulness in re lation to all practical subjects, on which a settlor's comfort and success depend, render it a necessary appendage to every home in Ne-^Zea laml. — Faithfully yours, G. Grey.— Kawan, January 7th, 1884." "Dear Sir,—Having subscribed for Brett's Colonists' Guide, I beg to say that I am very pleased with it. The,amountof practical infor mation contained in it is invaluable, and I con sider it tho best 20a worth yet offered to the New Zealand Publio. No settler or business man should bo without it. I think public opinion will say that you have conferred a boon on the colony by your spirited effort. Thanking you personally, and wishing the publication overy success, I am, Sir, yours truly, Noah Wood." Consul Griffin writes ns follows with re ference to this work.- As a gentleman of exten sive literary acqiiirciiientH, and acquainted with tho valuable library of practicul works for which we aro indebted to tlio United Suites, his opinion is noteworthy:— "The book is the most valuable work of the kind published in the Colonies. I have rend every chapter in it with attention and pleasure. The extent, variety, and accuracy of its infor mation aro extraordinary. It is what It claims to be, a Cyclopaedia ot Universal Knowledge. Tho insight that it gives into the most approved methods of agriculture, the management of live stock, tho dairy—in fact everything pertaining to farming operations—commend it to everyone interested in the prosperity of tlio colony. The editor has displayed most excellent taste and judgment. All his ideas arc eminently brouii and practical. The arrangement of the subjeci matter Is simply admirable. I am especiullj pleased with the articles on vinery, flax, fruit and hop culture. The abstract of tho local Government und land laws of this colony Is tin niest succinct and intelligili'e that has comi under my observation, whilst tlio printing binding, and illustrations of the work an superb." Mr JonN Wallace, of Bothwell Park, Waiuku (formerly of Flat Hush), who is one of our earliest settlers, and has been for many years closely connected witft every effort to pro mote the agricultural interests of the Auckland district, writes a3 follows :— " Dear Sir,—l have much pleasure in adding my mite in warm commendation of Brett's Colonists' Guide. It i 3 a book that should be, not o»ly in every farmer's library, but should also bo on evory colonist's book-shelf, no matter in what line of colonial industry he or she may be engaged. There is information for all. In looking baekover a perod of tlyears' of hard colo nial, work how much valuable time and money might have beon saved if atthe beffinning such a fund of information had been available to guide us as i 3 now within the reach of all in the shape of Brett's Guide. Colonists, who desiro to be worthy of tho name, should not, from Its ele gant appearance or the quality of tho material, make it a drawing - room book, to he looked at and admired as one would a filcturo or a curio; Uiey should have t on tho mantle-shelf, the sofa, or the corner of the table; In fact, anywhere so that tho eye of Father, Mother, Johnny, nnd Jenny, and even tho helps, may have a chance of look ing at it during spare minutes In tho heat of summer or tho inclemency of winter. Mr Brett has shown pluck in bringing out such a book, has been exceedingly fortunato In the selection of his contributors, and I sincerely hope it will prove a financial success." ~ .«__~i_x.___....__._.!.■_. . • . -%zxi_________ assaasg ..•saiJisnpm [urn.tut poßc3ao oaoirrs .eoxnx* oj iouoai oif)' souiji Xjuoau pun uor i{)'OM *}oej uj *)j joj ps!(ei3 o.i..id ot.j aoj on_BA poo 3j. jopwuoo I'SmiTO vi uojiin.soi. ou o.vbi_ r 'aamfj .(usmenoo e,_____v_tfi 6-iui {louuiicxo auujojbo Sh[asi_ '}«niBu!WS vi OJiisiioid ipnui o.vuq j„ —:3nuvo.toj it.) pomqujuoo sv_ 'pun. ■irony '?uo3y oißjsjr. 'nossoiji ay 'X are Mr George HoLDesiP, Managing Director ot the Auckland Timber Company, and a practical colonist of long experience, writes :— "Sir,—l havo looked over your Settlers' Guide, and consider it one of the most useful and valuablo hooks for tho New Zealand Bettler ever published. Tho information is B( varied, and the advice so practical. A Singh naragraph will often be found worth more thar 'he cost of the book. SUMMARY OF CONTENTS: The "COLONISTS' GUIDE AND CYCLO PJEDIA OF USEFUL KNOWLEDGE" con tains 830 pages, and is profusely illustrated witli engravings, comprises sections on :— THE FARM, by Thomas Allen : Directions for Bush and Fern Land; Growth of varl ous Cereal and Root Crops; Management of Cattle, Sheep, and Horses, with Cure of their Diseases, etc., etc. This section, which contains 217 closely-printed pages, with many diagrams and illustrations, including specimens of the best pure-bred horses,sheep, and cattle, together with selections from the Stud and Pedigree Stock Company's thoroughbred stock, comprises the carefully collated experience of some of the most successful Auckland and Canterbury Farmers. HORTICULTURE, BY W. Goldie: In this section, which covers 106 pages, with numer ous illustrations, special attention is paid to the management of Fruit Trees, with such simple directions and diagrams for Pruning, Grafting, Budding, etc., that any settler, without'previous knowledge or skill, can manage his orchard profitably. POULTRY, by Thomas Allen : This section, comprising 41 pages, gives specimuns of the best varieties of Poultry, with directions for their Management, Designs of Fowl-houses, Treatment of Diseases, etc. USEFUL MECHANICAL CONTRIVANCES. SI Pages: Under this heading havo been classed a variety of contrivances, which will be found useful to tho settler; hints and helps for the bnsh; cheese presses, carts, fences, gates, measuring and splitting tim ber, measuring garments, erecting walls and banks, windmills, &c, &c. PRESERVING AND STORING, 30 Pages: Includes the best methods of storing, drying, bottling, canning, and preserving fruit; the most approved modes of curing bacon and hams, with design for smoke-house; instruc tions for pickling, sauces, vinegar-making, &c, &o. INSECTS AND AGRICULTURAL ENE MIES, by Capt. Broun : In this section. Captain Broun, tho well-known New Zea land entomologist, supplies tho results of years of observation upon nativo and im ported Insects, useful and injurious, with illustrations of tho samo, and directions foi destroying garden and orchard pests. SCIENTIFIC BEE CULTURE, by J. Hop kins This interesting department has been fully and skilfully treated by Mr Hop kins, of Matainata, whose works on tht subject are well known throughout New Zealand. The above recapitulation only enumerates tht General Heads indicating the scope of the work. It is the largest Book ever published in Austral asia, is Handsomely Bound in Cloth, and published at an exceedingly Low Price, for a Cyclopaedia .of this description — namely, TWENTY SHILLINGS (20s). Henry J_srett> wyndham ■ street, -" IOB9I*,



Ironmongery. T. & S. MORRIN & CO. (LIMITED), • Hardware Merchants, Importers otr ENGLISH AS© AMERICAN IRONMONGERY, CEMENT, CORRUGATED IRON, SHEET, HOOP, PLATE h BAR IRON, SHEET BRASS, SHEET COPPER, COPPER RODS AND BARS, BAR STEEL OF EVERY DESCRIPTION. Buggies I Carriages I Waggons 1 T. & S. MORRIN & CO. Havo now on view A LARGE SHIPMENT OF BRADFORD S PATENT COMBINED MACHINE FOR WASHING, WRING ING, AND MANGLING. SUMMERSCALE'S IMPROVED COMBINED WASHING MANGLING" MACHINES. cooking"stoves and RANGES. Now Landing, ex Rangitikei, an extensive shipment of COOKING STOVES AND RANGES. New and Improved Designs. LEAMINGTON RANGES A LARGE SELECTION OP ALSO. ONE Bft. LEAMINGTON RANGE, WITH Covings and Plato Rack, Wrought-iron High-pressure Boiler, largo Wrought iron Oven and Roaster, strong Grilling Stove (complete), with Strong-framed Hot Plato, Pipes, and Taps. MARBLE MANTEL PIECES. Tho Grandest Show of Marblo"and Ena melled Slato Mantelpieces in New Zealand. Very elegant designs ; choice colours. Designs quito now. T. & S. MORRIN & CO. Would draw speeinl attention to these Mantelpieces, being tlio first shipment of the kind ever seen in Auckland ; and prices very little abovo those of good wooden Mantelpieces. r "" TILE-LINED GRATES. Tile Hearths, with Fenders and Eire Irons to match. COAL VASES. COAL VASES. COAL VASES. BRONZE ORNAMENTS.: Elegant Bronze Ornaments in great variety. _____ MANGLES. American Table Mangles, English Table Mangles, . Two and Thrse-Roller Mangles, Wringing Machines, he, ha, LAUNDRY STOVES. LAUNDRY STOVES. LAUNDRY STOVES. Charcoal Irons, Box Ironß and Heaters, Mm Potts's Sad Irons, Nickel-plated, &o. PACIFIC RUBBER PAINT. ~>.„. GENUINE PACIFIC RUBBER PAINT (in all colours) in _, _, and 1 gal. tins, Mixed Ready fob Use. GENUINE WHITE LEAD AND ZINO WHITE PAINT. Oils, Colours, Varnishes, Turpentines Driers, Putty, Paint Brushes, &c, &c, &Gk Now landed, a Large Stook of [ELECTRIC BELLS AND FITTINGS. Cheap Electric Bells, with simple InstrijC" tions for fixing. T. & S. MORRIN & CQ, <LIMIT-SD), ■ QUBEH-BTRIIT. AUCKLANB,_



For the Guidance of Others.



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Glenmore Road, Padditigton, llth January, ISM. " Gentlemen,—Some few weeks since I was SO severely affected with indigestion as to render my rising each morning a matter of difficulty and pain on account of severe pains in the back; and it had just become necessary for me to take a a holiday from my work, for tho performance : of which I was by no means fit, when a friend mentioned to me the benefit he derived from the use of Hamburg Tea. In the hope of getting some relief, I used it myself, the result being that I was myself in thrco or four days, ana have not suffered since. My friends have advised mo to write this for the guidance ot otfiers, and you are at liberty to make what ass you please of this. " Yours, "JOHN KELLY, i " Messrs Elliott Bros.. Sydney." '** HAMBURG TEA. ->'>.', V_ HAMBURG TEA, X; '? ■■$) HAMBURG TEA. •? ;. *.. # CURES DYSPEPSIA, INDIGESTION, RHJOU9- , NESS, >' HEADACHE, CONSTIPATION, ' BOLD BY ALL CHEMISTS AND STOR* KEEPERS. PRICE ONE SHILLING AND THREE- ' PENCE. Wholesale Depot for Auckland: M. LEVY AND CO., QUEEN-STREET.



""POVERTY BAY HERALD." MR J. H. WITHEFORD Having been Appointed SOLE AGENT for the "POVERTY BAY HERALD " will in future Receive all Advertisements and Accounts on nur-bebalf. CH risp & MUIR, Gisbome, August 14,188*.