months tin.-- part of New Guinea, outside t.lie Dutch territory, would be added to the British dominions. The colonies had been asked for a joint, recommendation, and they hud jointly 'recommended that means should bo taken to place it beyond the ability of auv Foreign Power to establish itself in these seas. That end could be gained only by cession or annexation, and ono or tho other result would inevitably come. What he felt assured New Zealand desired to see was that all these Paeilic Islands should _ be placed under British jurisdiction, leaving time to determine when they should seek to carry out British law in them. This bad been the case with New Zealand itself, for it was within recent times only that British law could lie administered throughout its length and breadth. One of the difficulties in the way of this project was the French activity in tho Pacific. They had taken possession of Now Cale donia, Tahiti, tho Isle of Pines, the Loyalty Isles, the Marquesas, and various oilier islands. The French had also done what Groat Britain bad neglected to do — that is they had obtained a harbour on tho direct, line between Panama and New Zealand and Australia, for tho Panama Canal was a thing of the near future, mid it should not he in the power of any foreign nation to interrupt the commerce of Groat Britain with her colonies. There were .several groups of islands which we could not annex as their independence had been acknowledged by the Imperial Parliament, Such islands were the Navigators, Samoa, and Tonga- but the alternative of cession would solve thedifli eulty, and the bill introduced by Sir Ceo. Grey last session and passed through our Parliament furnished the means for applying this alternative. There woro other islands still unappropri ated, and if wo did not take care, we would find ourselves left in Iho lurch with respect to them. For instance, quite recently the French, who were constantly encroaching, had hoisted their Hag at Raihateu, although it had been agreed between France and England that it should bo kept neutral. England had protested, and the French Hag was now to be withdrawn. They hud also taken possession of Faster Island. Ono subject upon which the Conference dis played very strong feeling was that of French convict establishments in the Pacific. There were already S,i 00 criminals in New Caledonia, who, at the expiration of their terms, could go whither they pleased, ex cept to Franco. Some had already come to New Zealand and tho other colonies. This evil, however, paled into insignificance beside a recent proposal on tho part of tho French Government, of the real position of which at present lie was not aware. The proposal was that a body of criminals, de scribed by the French Minister himself as "dangerous, stooped in vice, debauchery, and crime," should be despatched to New Caledonia and the Loyalty Islands, not for tho purpose of completing their servitude, but of being liberated to go whither they liked. The numbers of these criminals ap palled him, and lie was really shocked to think that uny nation should bo wicked enough to propose to east out its refuse population upon these islands of tho Pacific without restraint. It was actually pro posed to send out 00,000 to New Caledonia and 23,000 to tho Loyalty Islands, and it was considered that the whole number would amount to leO,ooo. Of courso, they would not be able to find a livelihood in those islands, and therefore, while establishing a pandemonium there, they would also dis perse themselves over these Australasian colonies to the danger of our security, tho increase of our police expenses, and tho blasting of the character of theso islands, Representations were duly made to Earl Derby, and he asked for a return of convicts who had escaped from Now Caledonia. This was furnished, and showed that 158 hud mr.de their escape to New South Wales, 50 to Queensland, and 33 to Victoria, and their criminal character was proved by the fact that of this 33, no less than 30 had been again convicted, and were immured in Vic torian gaols. New Zealand was compara tively safe from the threatened danger for she could put in operation a law now in abeyance requiring a certificate of charac ter from any such people arriving from foreign ports. The Convention too had suggested ths drafting of such a bill. Queensland, too, had a some what similar provision, The danger, how ever, was imminent, so far as concerned tho South Pacific Islands, with which wo had such intimate relations. The question of Federation, which was tho third matter considered by tho Convention, received ex ceptional importance, from the fact that it would afford the colonies the necessary means of self-preservation against tho con vict establishments. They had been blamed for not giving the subject duo attention, but tho charge was altogether unfair. It was brought up at the second sitting and referred to a Committee, which, after ex haustively considering it, drafted a bill for the formation of a Federal Council, which it was agreed to transmit to the Imperial Parliament for its approval. After this approval had been signified, it would be free for each colony to deal with the measure as it liked—to adopt or reject it. The papers of Now South Wales bad misrepresented tho objects and character of this Bill, and tho proposals of the Convention with respect to it. Mr Whitaker then rapidly sketched the salient provisions of tho bill, and pointed out its special efficacy in ensur ing Colonial action for tho purpose of keop ing out French convicts. It also conferred tho power of jurisdiction over fisheries in Australasian waters beyond territorial limits. At the present time this applied more especially to Queensland whion had important fisheries, and pooplo could not bo controlled after passing three miles beyond its coasts. One bill also extended the force of legal proeosses throughout every part of Australasia, so that absconders from the payment of their just debts and from other civil processes, as well as wife deserters and deserters from tho Imperial or Colonial naval and military services, might readily be recovered. Tho extradition of criminals and other powers which the Imperial Par liament was asked to approve under the bill could not bo objected to, for each colony had afterwards the right of sanction ing or rejecting them. They had, there fore, been most careful to conserve tho liberties of tho people of the various colonies and ho had dwelt thus largely upon this matter for tho reason that tho New South Wales press had circulated erroneous notions in regard to it, although kept sup plied with authentic information with re spect to tho Convention's proposals and decisions. Ho had had very great doubts about the success of the Convention when it was first mooted. Ho had thought that intor-colonial jealousies, which, however, did not extend toNNcrwr Zealand, would mar its usefulness, but ho was glad to know that this had not been so. It was not a matter that involved party distinctions at all, and he hoped that, when it came up for consideration in our Parlia ment, party politics would ho set aside and the advantage, safety, and true interests of the people be alone considered. Ho was convinced that the party leaders of Now Zealand felt as strongly as ho did the necos sity of and the good effects which would bo produced by the annexation of the islands of tho Pacific and of dealing with the sub ject of federation. Ho was quite aware that this would bo so from the address which we heard a short timo ago from tho , principal leader of the Opposition in Par liament at the present time. As for him self, it was not a matter of party politics at all. He would never again, probably, hold a post in tho Government of the oolony, and he would cheerfully act hand-in-hand with , Sir George Grey or any other gentleman in taking tho necessary steps for tho conservation of our interests. He had sufficient contidenco in the patriotism and spirit of our public men to believe that in this matter they would not allow themselves to bo actuated by party feelings at all, and he was sure that 1 the delegates of the various colonies felt tho responsibility of the trust that had been reposed in them. We were now, perhaps, taking the initiatory steps for the founda tion of an Empire of the Pacific. Nations of antiquity, whoso power had spread over the world, had declined and passed away, leaving it actually difficult to distinguish the sites of their capitals, and it might also be that the power of England would bo broken (which God forbid). It was our duty at any rate to proparo for tho worst. If that calamity did occur, in what position would wo bo placed if dissevered, feeble, and kept apart by mutual jealousy? He was not an advocate for severance from tho Empire ; but, remembering the truth of which tho bundle of sticks was the practical illustration, lie desired to sec thoso Colonies federated and united, and ho desired also to sco his name identified as ono of the initiators of such a movement. Everything was auspicious for tho union. The Empire urged them to it, tho Colonial Governments were unanimous, the circumstances were favourable, and the time was propitious, so that there was absolutely no reason what ever for delay. We should remember in this connection the words of a great poet ;— "There is a tide in the affairs of men, Which, taken at the floo;!, leads on to fortuno; Omitted, all th? voyage ot their lite Is bound in shallows and in miseries. On such a full sea we are now afloat, And we must take tho current when it serves, Or lose our ventures." Thfi tidfi vim now mrrino „a Wo rniul

take advantage of the current. Now was the time, and it was the duty of every man in New Zealand—the duty of every man in these Australasian colonies—to take these tilings into his serious consideration, and ileal with them at once—to make up his mind at once. All that he had said that night was only half of what could be said in favour of that which was proposed to bo done. He hoped that, throwing aside all party considerations, all feeling of every description, New Zealand would step for ward and place herself in the position she ought to occupy as one of those countries which should be bound up in a grand feder ation for the present, and a grand Empire for the futttro. (Loud applause.) Mr J. C. Firth, in a spirited speech, praised the lecturer for his lucid, able and comprehensive address, paid a eulogistic tribute to the Convention for the course they had taken, and pointed out that the step which must follow colonial federation was federation of the Empire, to bo crowned by tho grander eventual confederation of tho English-speaking race all over the world. He then moved, "That the thanks of this meeting be presented to the Hon, Mr Whitakcr for his able address on the subject of the federation of the Australasian colonies."

Mr J. M. Shkra seconded tho motion, which was then passed with acclamation. On the proposition of Mr Firth, cheers wero given His Worship the Mayor for presiding, The assemblage then dispersed,

HARBOUR BOARD.

Tin; fortnightly meeting of this body was held yesterday afternoon. Present: — Messrs C. B. Stono (Chairman), J. Dacre, C. \V. Owen, D. H. McKenzie, J. Lamb, Thos. Morrin, Goo. Harper, W. R. Waddol (Mayor), Graves Aickin, L. D. Nathan, 0. .Mays, J. M. Clark, and R. Walker.

Correspondence.—Letters were received and disposed of as follows :—From Captain John McKenzie, resigning his office as Deputy Harbour-master. — The resigna tion was accepted; from the Hon. Thomas Dick, acknowledging receipt of special by-laws ; from the Marine Depart ment, reporting the Governor's approval of tho plans for the extension of the Frozen Meat Company's works ; from Takapuna Jockey Club, requesting an alteration of clause 3 in terms for lease of foreshore, so that they may not have to relinquish all riparian rights after ten years' occupancy.— Agreed to adhere to former conditions ; from Secretary of Adelaide Marine Board, forwarding report of a pilotage inquiry and tidal observations ; from James Trayes, offering Ids services as Clerk of Works for the new Craving Dock. —Writer to be in formed that applications will bo invited in due course.

Anchorage for Yachts.—Mr Aickin presented a petition from 19 yachtowners praying that an anchorage for yachts alone should be set apart in the neighbourhood of tho Railway Wharf and Wynyard Pier.— The petition was referred to the Works and Tariff Committee, the Chief Harbour-mas ter to report.

Works and Tariff Committee.—This Committee recommended:—(l) That the Lyttelton Harbour Board be informed that as tho Board require a dredger to dredge to a depth of 30 feet, a letter has been sent Homo asking for an estimate for same. (2) That the pilots bo instructed that in fuluio they shall not accept of any spirits to bo carried away from any vessel that has been under their charge. (.1) That Captain Burgess's explanation re the handling of the Zealandia be accepted as satisfactory, and that he bo exonerated from all blame in tho matter. (4) That a copy of Captain Webber's published letter and a copy of the Chief Harbour-master's letter in explanation thereof bo forwarded to the agent of the Pacific Mail Company, and that ho be informed that any complaints re garding the pilot service will receive full consideration by the Board at any time, but that it is much to bo regretted that Captain Webber should have had re course to the public press instead of making his complaint in the proper manner, and that the agent be requested to forward a copy of the letters to the directors of the Pacilie Mail Company. (5) That owing to the many complaints made against Pilot Burgess in carrying out his duties in the pilot scrvico, ho be requested to resign, (fi) That tho General Covernment be re quested to provido for tho piloting of mail steamers in view of the proposition now before tho Board to substitute a competitive system of pilotage for the one now in opera tion, and that the further consideration of the matter bo doferred pending receipt of a reply from the Covernment.—The report was adopted.—Mr Mays made a strong appeal on Pilot Burgess's behalf, pointing out that his indiscretions would be amply punished by a reduction of £50 in salary, and a caution of dismissal for further mis conduct. Ho moved to that effect, sup ported by Messrs Nathan, Walker, and McKenzie, but was outvoted.

TE AROHA.

[by telegravh.—own correspondent.]

The Gold-miners' Strike.

Tk Akoha, Tuesday.—The minors' strike exhibits no sign of collapsing. When it was announced yostorday that the directors declined to reconsider their decision, the men cheered, and again affirmed their de termination not to work under 9s per day. A few small mines, including tho Welcome and Hero, have not yet made any reduction. There is plenty of swamping work here just now, and the majority of the miners would sooner tackle it than submit to the reduction. I have heard it argued that the Battery Company are going to reduce wages. They should bo compelled by the Warden to employ more than five men on their two square miles of leases. At the Court to-day, Walter Walker, son of " Longdrive " Walker, was charged with larceny of a cheque from a swamper. He was honourably acquitted, the evidence showing that lie had cashed the cheque for tho prosecutor while the latter was drunk.

St. Jacob's Oil Invincible.

(To the Editor of Evening Star.)

Dear Sir,—l wish to add my testimony to tho efficacy of tho great German remedy, St. Jacob's Oil. \ our columnß have contained, from time to tune, expressions of gratitude from persona of k"°wJ\ respectability, and having satisfied my self 9f the gonuinoness of the cures effected, I obtained a bottle, searcoly hoping it would suc ceed m relieving me. For the past sovon months 1 have suffered severely from a pain ful attack of sciatica, which, in spito or tho most able treatment on the part of my medi cal adviser, continued to hold its own in my system. My sleep at last began to bo affected, and my whole system very much roduood. Tho most caroful trealmont failod to give me rcliof, and I then applied nearly every advertised remedy. The sciatica was principally located in my left thigh, and the pain at times was most excruciating. In spite of the most thorough applications, and the great, est caro and attention on my part, T oo> tamed no appreciable relief, and at last, aa a forlorn hopo, I determined to apply St. Jacobß Oil, and tram that time the paiii began to dimmish. My sloop soon roturnod, and each application allordcd mo relief. At first I re garded the cessation from pain as only a temporary one, scarcely daring to hopo m.?fnf in. C. Ure Y M S O,! ,pl0t0'" *"" l haVO gratefully to acknowledge that I am now free from pain-in fact, a man again. I must confess that I tried the Oil in abso lute despair. I hud had no sleep for three or four nights previously, and my system was vory low, fho suoeoßS. however, is complete, and I again tender my grateful acknowledgments to tho proprietors of tho Oil, and shall ever continue w;n?n,°'P mend i 1 t0 ? vS ry sufferer who o^^, within range of my influence. What medical skill failed to do St. Jacob's Oil effected, and I regard it ns the greatest boon of the age. i am, dear Sir, Yours faithfully, ... ... John Lee. Ashbourne, Mudgco, November 12,1883.

THE PAIN ENTIRELY LEFT.

" Clarence Cottage, " Thomaa-streot, Balmain, ~t, ~,- l "21st August, 1883. Publishers Evening Star. " Dear Sirs,—About a fortnight ago I had a severe attack of rhuemalism in my back, which gave me no end of pain and trouble I used St. Jacob s Oil. and in one or two applications the pain entirely left. Since then I havo had occa sion to use the Oil on a badly-sprained wrist, and its effect was simply magical. My wifo Has uacd it for neuralgia in the head, with equally satisfactory results. I oonaidor St. Jacob s Oil a valuable preparation.and shall not only use it in my own houso, but shall recom mend my friends to do so. " Yours truly, "W. p. Booth." IT CONQUERS PAIN. IT CONQUERS PAIN. IT CONQUERS PAIN.

PrinUd and Published by the Proprietor HBNRY BRETT, of Symona*«treeV«lt hit General Printing offlco, .Wrndb_am*treet, UT i

(Continued From Pago :>.)

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 9, 18S4



h .: [Aactloiis. TO-MORROW. ) rilllE subscriber has received instruction? JL from the owner, who is leaving Now Zea land, to sell by public auction, on above date, at 11 o'clock, 20 SHARES NEW ZEALAND NATIVE LAND SETThEJI KNT CO. 30 SHAPES AUCKLAND TRAMWAT! CO. GEORGE SIBBIN, Auctioneer. | JOIIX LEYIIOK.] IKDWARB LKYDW. TO-MORROW, THURSDAY, JANUARY 10, ISS4, At 11 o'clock TO THE TRADE, DEALERS. HOTEL KEEPERS, AND OTHERS. I TOHN &E. LEY DON have been favoured tP with instructions from Jlr M. Cnllen to 801 lon his premises. High-street (three doors Iran Shortland-stiocO. the P.alance of his Stock in Trade (without the slightest reserve), con sisting of -2 SETS op DOUBLE AMERICAN HARNESS i ■'-■ 2 dozen Ladies' Side Sadtllcs 4 dozen Self-acting Fish and Flower Fountains 12 dozen American Clocks 2 Hlsehop's Patent Filters 4i 6 Handsome Iron Bedsteads 8 Staplo Presses and IG.OOO Staple Hinders Also, A Lot of American Black Walnut Flower Stands, Newspaper Brackets and Handsome ' Foot Hosts, with Boxes. Also, a Lot of Glassware, consisting of 7doz. of Jlarma- Jlado Dishes, lfxloz. pint Jugs, fldoz. J-pint Jugs. AIS9, a Large Lot of Si^icrior Cut Glass, comprising Claret Jugs, Quart and Pint Dccantors, Flower Stnnds, Carraffos and Tips. Wator Sets, ituby and Green Hocks, Champagnes, Jellies and Custards, Finger Cups. Soda Tumblers, Butters (covered), Sugars, Wine Glasses, 5 dozen Covered Sugars, &c, &c. Wo would wish to draw the attention of the Gonoral Public to tho above Salo, as the goods aro of a superior quality and suitable for ovcry hottsohold. * JOHN AND E. LEYDON, Auctioneers. W. S. COCHRANE] [JAMES DACim TO-MORROW, THURSDAY, JANUARY 10. SELTZOGENES, EIRE GRATE ORNA MENTS, MICROSCOPE, JAPANESE GOODS. THE Subscribers will soil nt their Rooms, Queen-street, on Thursday, IOWi inst., at 11 o'clock, 8 Seltzogones with Fittings complete 2 dozen Plated Corks 1 caso Assorted Firo Screens and fitovo Ornaments. Japaneso Fans, Curios, Paper Table Napkins, Egg Boilers, Bnttor Coolors, &c. A Powerful Microscope. SAMUEL COCHRANE k SON, ' Auctioneers, I i W. S. COOHRANHj iJAS. DACRE WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 20, IMPORTANT LAND SALE, DEVON PORT. VALUABLE BEACH FRONTAGES. CHOICE BUILDING SITES. MAGNIFICENT VIEWS. j FTTHE Subscribers will sell by auction, at j JL their Rooms, Queen-street, on Wednes day; 20th February, at 12 o'clock, THE CALLIOPE ESTATE, situate between the Yietoria Wharf and the New Dock, only two minutes'walk from either. I • Full particulars in futuro issue. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, | lE. ' Auctioneers. ill TO-MORROW, THURSDAY, JANUARY 10. ; '• -THE REMUERA YARDS. FOR SALE, on Thursday next, January 10, at 1 o'clock, j Dairy Cows, Store Cattle CO Choice Fat Steers, from "Tarn" 2JO Fat Wethers, fron Gisborne Fat Cattle, Sheep, rind Lambs, from Wni '";;,, i ' k.ato and Wait ,ru * .' - , Fat and Store Pigs. ALFRED BUCKLAND. j. _^________________ -' -" THE HAYMARKET. SEVERAL FIRST-CLASS REAPERS AND MOWERS AND REAPERS FOR SALE. i ' Tho same may bo viewed on application being | j | made at the Oflice of ALFRED BUCKLAND. ■; -. _■. : ; ".riOUMBT CATTLE SALES. .Pokeno—Monday, January 11 I r Drury—Wediiesday, January 16 , I Papakura—Wodncsday, January 30 | fe*- * Shoop Fair—Tuesday, February 5. ALFRED BUCKLAND. TUESDAYS. j THE HAYMARKET. I- C4ALE OF WOOL, SHEEPSKINS, O HIDES, and TALIjOW, each TUESDAY, !■____ at 12 o'clock. ALFRED BUCKLAND- A .;. ~ THE HAYMARKET, f:' X>EGUI-AR SALES (W HAY AND m * JtV STRAW EACH TUESDAY AND FRIDAY, M At 11 o'clock. 1 ALFRED BUCKLAND. h |>- MONDAY, J UARY 14. mHE FOURTH WOOL SALE ;■ '•. , OF THE SEASON WUI bo held at DURHAM YARDS ON ' \p MONDAY, JANUARY 14. 4.1 2 o'clock. HUNTER AND NOLAN. H DURHAM YARDS. I ' VOR SALE, at tho Durham Yards, I JD every Tuosday, at 11 o'clock, HIDES, TALLOW, WOOL, and SKINS. HUNTER & NOLAN. jV_i_B. TONICS. J [R. C. CARE.] [B. D. TONKS. '" '■' FRIDAY, JANUARY 11, k At 12 o'clock. U- . ONEHUNGA RACES. j GATES, REFRESHMENT BOOTHS. B. TONKS & CO. WILL Soil on Friday, tho 11th instant, at 12 o'clock, GATES, 2 BOOTHS, AND ItfcFRESH ;.■ MKNT BOOTHS, for the Onehunga i- t■' Races, to be held on tho Borough Endowment Ground on Saturday, tho lath instant. B. XOXKS. [R' 0. CARR. [B. D. TONKS. MONDAY, JANUARY 14, At 12 o'clock. HOUSES FOR REMOVAL. XX ORDER OF THE HOARD 9P GOVERNORS OF ft/ ; TIIF. AUCKLAND COLLEGE AMD GRAMMAR SCHOOL. B. TONKS & CO. TT«riLL sell on Monday, the 14th instant, V V at 12 o'clock, 6 HOUSES IN SYMONDS-STREET 11 HOUSES IN HAVELOCK-STREET ON THE GROUND NEARLY OPPOSITE H CHORAL HALL. | B. TONIiS.J IR. 0. CARR.] |B. D. TONKS. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 23. ALLOTMENTS IN SYMONDS STREET and HA VELOCK-STREET, To be Leased for Fifty Years, Under instructions from Board o£ Governors Grammar School, j, i At 12 o'clock, ON WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 23. ' P; '■, h. toNks & co., ,



Auction.* ~ TO-M^-VOW, THURSDAY, •'."'.: ■ -\;>V 10. CO BOOT ANiJ SIIOK MAXUI'AC TURERS AKU OTHERS. GABRIEL LEWIS ■ HAS received instructions to .-ell ot his rooms on the abovo dale, at 11 o'clock— Ml Trunks of Ladies', Maids', anil < *ildrcn's Hoots and Shoe; 3 Trunka Ladies'and Gouts' Uppuru 1 Casoof Drills, tie.. Src. Terms at Sale. MONDAY, JANUARY 11. PRELIMINARY ANNOUNCEMENT. HAN DSOME II OIISEII 0L D FURNI T U R E, CARPETS, PLATE CLASS, &.C, Sec, tec, At Till! Ri:sii)T.Nci; of David I!i:.\n', Est;. (Nearly Opposite the Grammar School, Syraoßils-ftrocl). Fall Particulars and Catalogues on Krlilay. (! ABR IE L LEW JS, Auctioneer TO-MORROW, THURSDAY, JANUARY 10. To be Sold by Public Auction at Victoria street West, close to Hobson-strect (late Salvation Coll'co Palace). D. F. EVANS HAS received instructions to sell by Public Auction, at ll o'clock on Thursday, January 10, on the premises, as above. Household Furniture and Eil'ccts. com prising Mirror, Vases, Carpet, Oilcloth, China Ware. Kitchen Utensils, Beds. Redding. Bedsteads, Sic., Ike. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 16. £2000 VALUE OF ENGLISH-MADE FURNI TURE, MIRRORS, ELECTRO PLATED GOODS, DESSERT SETS, FLOWER POTS, BRONZES, MATS, RUGS, HORSEHAIR, &c., &c, &c. E. & A. ISAACS HAVE received Instructions to sell by Auction at their stores. Queen-street, on Wednesday, Jan. IG, at 11 o'clock, £2,000 Value ot Leather, Cretonne. Rep, and Velvet Drawing-room and Dining room Suites, Oak lied room Suites, Tables, Chairs, Towcl-liorars, (.'hcll'on iers. liookcases. Spittoons, lirackets. Mirrors. Work Tables, Card Tables, Occasional Tables. Withstands, Commodes. Writintr Tables, What nots. Music Stands. Mats, liu^s, Carpets, Quilts. Horsehair. Vases, Klowerstands, Bronzes, Fancy Flower lots, Dessert Sets. Klectvo-plated Goods. Sec, See., &. SO RESERVE. E. & A. ISAACS, Merchants and Auctioneers. MONDAY, JANUARY 14, 1884, At Noon. MARINE RESIDENCE SITES. VILLA SITES. SEA BATHING, FISHING, &c, Sc. NEAR LAKE TAKAPUNA, NORTH SHORE, THE undersigned will offer for sale by auction, on the above date, at ids Mart, >«», Qncen-strcet. Ai:-'kl. nd. VALUABLE ALI-OTMLNTS of from 1 to S ACRES of SKMI-VGLC.WIC SOIL, in all containing about 10 AC'ItKS, to rcthc-r with tho SUBSTANTIAL IK't'SK thereon erected, lately occupied byraptain Welch, and known as "SEAVIEW." The land for sale is situated within twenty minutes' drive from the Devonport Wharf, having frontage to tho Lake Takapuna Road, also frontage to the sea. and to fee finest beach around Auckland (suitable for boatin;," or sea bathing). The views from any part of the property aro unexcelled by any around Auckland, and only require to be seen to be appreciated. The Salo is held over till after the Christmas holidays, to Rive opportunity to persons desirous of purchasing to view tho land. Terms.—One-tenth Cash on fall of hammer, balance in three months, at seven per cent, interest, or two-thirds of the purchase money may remain for three years at eight per cent. per annum. Lithographic plans can be had on application. The Aand is Flagged and Pegged. For further information, apply to R. C. GREENWOOD, Auctioneer. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 30, ISB-1. BELMONT; SHOAL BAY, NORTH SHORE. VILLA SITES ! VILLA SITES! R. C. GREENWOOD WILL sell by auction at his Mart, 129, Queen-street, on Jan. 30, ISii, at noon, 33 OHOICE VILLA SITES of about 1 acre each, commanding line and oxtonsivo viaws of the city and surrounding country, and ad joining viotoria Park and near the Dovon port Wharf. The soil is of good quality, and the whole of the lots have a good aspect, and need only to be seen to ho appreciated. Tho Lots, having a water frontage, aro admir ably adapted for fruit or ;0.-.rkci .'an-dcning. Tho LotOaro flagged, and plans will be ready in a few days. Terms: \ cash ;',in (i months by P.N., with 7 per cent, added ; balance can remain two or three years, at current rate. R. C. GREENWOOD, Auctioneer. THURSDAY, JANUARY 17. IMPORTANT LAND SALE. GRAHAM, PITT. AND BENNETT ARE instructed by the Nov.- Zealand Native Land Settlement Company (Limited), to offer for sale by Public Auction, at Gisborno, on 17th January in -t,, SOME OF THE MOST VALUABLE PORTIONS OP THE TOWNSHIP OF NORTH GISBORNE, . situate immediately across the Varuhorit River, and directly connected v.iih the pruncDt Town of Gisborno by free trafiic bridge, erectedata cost of £2,000. Tho hill slopes of Whataupoko and thorivor frontages of tho Wainiata and Tarahcru oiler most pleasing sites for rcsidi ucc. in an easy distance from the present centre of business. Tho sale of selected portions of this township will offor a rare opportunity for safe invest ment. At the same time will be offered a portion of MATAW HE R O "B," in subdivisions of from 12 to 15 acres, 110 acres of the flat adjoining the Harpara property, owned by Mr W. L. Rces, Willi frontages to tho Gladstone Road and Childers-strcet. Also. ' \ RURAL SECTIONS P 0 U. A W A WIIATA U P O X O (if not placed before the sale), of from ,10 acres to 1100 acres, cuiisiMiic,- oi uir.uiUuiug country, coveredwithfernor light ic-rbaguor bush. The bush sections contain puriri,; suitable for fencing and house blocks. Also, conditional Gracing Ilie.ht", over certain Blocks containing in ali a'ueui: .-.c-jCacres ; also, several Leasehold t'crins in the vicinity of tho Township of Gisborno for periods from* 11 to 21 years. Lithograph maps may bo obtained at Com pany's Office, Auckland and GLsborae. The Company will oner no properly for sale for which a Land Transfer Title lias not beon obtained. , _______ Tea Merchants. Tea €o._ London. Boohs Given Away: lb3. of Tea Sold: rL% _%S4J ky at. ? a AA> %S a • In AuclUand by the Com pauy's Agent, W. S. COLLINS, Tea Dealer & Family Grocer, JUNCTIOiJ OF QUEEN RRDGB'ET SI REETS AUCKLAND.



Ten Merchants | ust Purchased, TEN THOUSAND FOUNDS CHOICE KAISOU CONGOU AND FINE ASSAM PEKEO TEAS, * Specially with a view to my 13 Bd, 2s, and 2a 6d TEAS, BEING SECOND TO NONE IN THE COLONY. F X E D K. WHITEHEAD, TEA IMPORTER, AND TOWN AND COUNTRY GROCER, 95, VICTORIA-STREET, AND PONSONBY, AUCKL A N D. N.IS.- All Christmas Goods in Stock suitable for the Season, at Lowest Pricos for Cash. NELSON MOATE NELBGN, MOATE &Co/s _« ikcoepababijb fuEE J|IEHDED J EA §1 m£PWF OM S3 "hM Mo Equal ,or Trua Haturai ' - ~ *" - Flavour, Valua, and Strangth. | PRICES 111 | ; f f:\ 2/-, 2/4,2/8 t 'jl/ II 3/-, 3/4, 4/- r ff 3 f f^ |S| HALF-CHESTS. BOXES. twrff — U.-^i.-a | a. "PRESS," I "Mr. Nalton Is a Profasaloaal ««>> ~ mim g» ( * gaa*, Taa Taalar and Bloadar." £ "■ S §» M | J AWAEDED L.-' '---■■ ««« I "3 Iss#b GOLD & SILVER MEDALS. QHEEKfREET AUOKLASD, HeISOH, fIOATE & flo. Next the New Zealand *■ ' *« v Clothing Factory, TEA MERCHANTS| CHRISTCHURCH, DUNEDIN, AUCKLAND, WELLINGTON. •MEMTS-EVERYWHERE. A TEA OF RARE & MATCHLESS EXCELLENCE, INDISPENSABLE FOR THE CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR HOLIDAYS. A DELICIOUS AND REFRESHING CUP OF TEA. THIS may bo obtained by Purchasing tho Fine Blond of INDIA AND CHINA TEAS SOLD H V ROBERT NEAL, At T-wo Shilling's and Fourpoaco por Pound. TURITY AND QUALITY UNEQUALLED. ROBERT~NEAL, THEATRE ROYAL BUILDINGS, QUEEN AND VICTORIA-STREETS, Auokland.



Coacltbuildcrs, &c. rrmAMES CARRIAGE AND DRAY S FACTORY JAMES MACKIE, Proprietor, VICTORIA-STREET EAST, AUCKLAND Repairs of every description in Wood and Iron neatly executed on tho shortest notice. Springs made and repaired. Always on iianci—A largo quantity of Lamps, nl>o Ironhark shafts and Spokes, Red Gum Felloes, and Hobart Town Hardwood. N.B.—Country Orders punctually attended to Tjl Dff IN TT A R V I E, CARRIAGE AND BUGGY BUILDER, HAS REMOVED FROM UPPER QUEEN - STEET TO UPPER SYMONDS-STREET, And hopes to retain all bis old Customers and gain some new. Ironmongery. JB. B L A I X I E, • Victoria-street, IMPORTER OF BUILDERS', fc FURNISH ING IRONMONGERY DIRECT FROM MANCTAOTCRKRS, Has for Solo, at Low Rates— Carpenters' Tools Nails, Locks, Hinge* Kitchen Ranges Register Grates, In great Variety Marblo and enamelled Bi&to Mantelpieces Largest Stock in Auckland Marblo, Electroplate, Curb, and other Fenders Galvanized Iron, Sheet Lead, and Zino Slate, Cement, and Plaster INSPECTION INVITED ag » ■ —- Pnperliangings, &c. —— - i a ■ "pAPERHANQINGS. W. PHILLIPPS & SON HAVE RECEIVED, EX LATE ARRIVALS, 185—P ACK AG E S—lßs CONTAINING 55,000 ROLLS OE PAPERHANGINGS, CONSIBTINS OF Now Patterns for Drawing, Dining, Bod-rooms, and Hall and Staircase, suitablo for tho Mansion or Cottago. BEAUTIFUL DESIGNS, AND BEST VALUE EVER OFFERED IN PAPERHANGINGS. 916—PACKAGES-,916 SCRIMS AND HESSIANS, Plate and Sheet Glass, Whito Lead, Oils, Turps, Varnishes, and all Trado Sundries. W. PHILLIPPS & SON, 95 & 97, QUEEN-BTREET. Optician, &c. TP E A C O O K. • OPTICIAN, HAS IN STOCK SPECTACLES AND EYE GLASSES of every description. An Accurate Fit Guaranteed. COMPOUND MICROSCOPES & TELE SCOPES, Powerful and Cheap, Aneroid Barometers, Thermometers, Elestrio Bells, Battebies, and Fittings. Magnectio Electric Machines and Medical Coils, DPERA GLASSES, BINOCULAR, FIELD AND MARINE GLASSES, THEODOLITES, SEXTANTS, COMPASSES. SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT. - TAYLOR'S SEWING MACHINES. Tho Balance of Stock of those excellent Hand and Treadle Machines will be sold at 25 per cent discount. Nearly 600 in use In Auck land. OPPOSITE THE^POST-OEEICB,



Gunsmith. pUNS. GUNS. GUNS SHOOTING SEASON, 1883. TO SPORTSMEN. D. KYITT, GUNMAKER, 251, QUEBN-STHEKT, AUCKLAND (Opposite the City Markot). Offers FOR SALE, at unusually Low Prices ! !^^SS!jf!>. Double Breech y^JXi-!s^ieh_r_ loading Guni Jp^^^AA^-^i Double Muzzle —&* A loading Guns J '' "f Curtis and Harvey's Dia f^\. mond Gunpowder ! IKS£ysift,i:f \ rigon.Wilks'.fc Laurence ; I Allianco Gunpowder ' i = ' ' i/y Walker's, Parker & Co.'i ! iff 'Mlfer'™*'^ Newcastle Chilled Shot ■ K3T!Ss^?ja Eley's Cartridges and Car ggn{»g|Ja tridgo Cases BSrjSSyVw' Eley's Caps and Wadding jpfipji Loading Machines, Re-cap * Powder Flasks and Shot Pouches Game Bags and Gun Canes Air Guns Gun work ot every kind done on th< Premises. Workmanshipunsurpasml In tho Colony, and Priccu Reasonable Established 1859. OPPOSITE THE CITY MARKET. FIREWORKS I ! FIREWORKS I I Avery LARGE ASSORTMENT of PAIN'S LONDON-MADE FIREWORKS on hand and to arrive. Wholesalo and rotail. Send tor prico list. For Sale. FOR SALE, nt Victoria Stables, 2 or 3 First-class Light Waggonettes for I horse; they are in vory good order, being nearly now. Also Good Second-hand Buggies, slnglo or double-seated, nt Low Prices.—W. Crowtiier, Medical. WEEVODB DEBILITY. Dn. K. C. West's Nkrvk and Brain Treat ment, a guaranteed Speclflo for Hysteria, Dizzi ness, Convulsions, Fits, Nervous Neuralgia, Headache, Nervous Prostration caused by the use of alcohol or tobacco, Wakefulness, Mental Dcpicssion, Softening ot tho Brain resulting !ln Insanity, and leading '10 misery, decay, and death. Premature Old Acre caused by over-exer tion of tho brnin, youthful folly, or over-indul gence. Each bos contains ono month's treat ment. 6s a bo:;, or six boxes for 255, sent by mail prepaid on receipt ot price. WE GUARANTEE SIX BOXES To cure any enso. With each order received by us for six boxes, accompanied with 255. wo will send the purchaser our written guarantco to ro tund tho money if tho treatment does not oifoct a cure. Guarantees issued only by J. P. KING AND SONS, Chemists. Queon-street. Auckland. Hotels. X M P E R I A L HOTEL, CORNER OP QUEEN AND FORT STREETS. T. T. ANDERSON, PROPRIETOR, Begs to inform the Public, that ho is now ready to receive Boarders at his New Hotel, whoro they will find ovcry accommodation. Hot Cold, and Shower Baths. Largo, Spacious Bedrooms. Luncheon from Ito 2. Sewing Machines. [ESTABLISHED 1855.] BY SPECIAL -'A VPI'OINTMENT. "OICYCLES! BICYCLES! BICYCLES! SEWING MACHINES!! SEWING MACHINESII "Oh, men with sisters dear, Oh, men with lovers and wives, Buy a "DOMESTIC" Machine, and thoy Will thank you all their livos." Indeed, nothing could bo more acceptable or suitable as a NEW YEAR PRESENT. THE LARGEST SHOW-ROOMS AND THE BEST AND CHEAPEST STOCK IN NEW ZEALAND. SHAKESPEAR & CO. OFFICES: Opposite the Market, Queen-street.



Ironmongery. wij^jHHM. i rmfr_s3M**%itr*&* mr* "-* *"■"'' ■" iWli'Umw1 1*'1 >* 131, FO^B/mBTR &o GO., FUENISHINGt- ANI> GBJNHBAIj IEONMONGEBS, QUEEN AND HIGH STREETS, AUCKLAND, HAVE NOW IN STOCK A Choice Assortment of fiIiBCTBO-PIjATED WABB, B. POBTEB & 00. Invito Poreons now Building to Inspect their Large Stock of LEAMINGTON RANGES, Three Feet to Five Feet Wide. I—l j____i —' E. POETEE & 00. Have just unpacked A LARGE SHIPMENT OF WASHING, WRINGING-, AND MANGLING MACHINES, from ths Best Makers. lE. POETEE & 00. Havo just received thoir Annual Shipment, per s.s. lonic, of CRICKETING AND LAWN TENNIS GO ( ] DIRECT FROM THE BEST MAKERS. BATS, BALLS, LEG GUARDS, GAUNTLETS, NETS, BAGS, TENNIS RACKETS, BALLS, NETS, COURT MARKERS, Sec. PRICES REDUCED TO THE LOWEST POSSIBLE. E. POETEE &c CO., HARDWARE MERCHANTS, {RETAIL-QUEEN-STREET) ' = (^OLE^E-HiaH-STOBfiT) AUOKLANB.! ".,,,'.„. liA



Coaches. "VT O TIC 3. — REDUCED FARES TO JLI WAiWERA HOT 3PMNGB.-A Royal Mail Coach leaves Bovonport, North Shore every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, on ar rival of ths D'&.m. Boat from Auckland, arriving a* ( V.'aiweraat 3.30 p.m.; returning from Wal wora overy Tuesilav, Thursday, and Saturday, at 8.30 a.m., arnvin(*.at Devonport at 2,30 p.ra.l calling at Lake Takapuna, Lucas Creek, Dairy Flat, Wade, and Orovra. All Parcels sent over to Devonport by the 9,%.m, boat will be punctu ally attended to, and P w>el«, Orders, Messages, etc., left at M? Peel's offloe, ViotoriaßauL where the Coach passeL will be taken on and delivered at a small oogf Steele Fare to Wal- W**____™?*??A. Hw K»t, to^m



Coodson's London Arcade. GOODSON'S —LONDON AROADE.- T^TE INVITE INSPECTION OF OUR MAGNIFICENT STOCK OF GOODS, ADMIRABLY ADAPTED FOB NEW YEAR'S PRESENTS. NOVELTIES JUST RECEIVED. We append a few Lines, but our Stock is so Varied it is beyond enumeration in the columns of a newspaper. Watches, Gold, Ladies' and Gents', from 50s „ Silver English Levers, from 90b „ „ Waltham, from (j- s „ „ Hunters, Horizontal, 30s „ Nickel and Allumiiiium, 20s ~ Watorbury, for Hoys, 25s Clocks, Nickel, Time, from 7s (id ~ .. Alarm, from 12a Cd „ Wood, from 5s (id „ Eight-day, Gothic, Strike, 25s „ in Marblo (elegant), from 100s Alberts, in Sterling Gold, from 45a >, » Silver, from 10s ~ Abyßsinian and Gold Cased, fromsb „ Gilt, Hair, and Steel, from Is Brooch and Earrings, Gold (sterling), from 30s _ .. >• Silver, from Is (kl Brooches, Gold (sterling), from 20s „ Silver „ from 2s 3d Brooch and Earrings, Abyssinian Gold, from 5s ■i ~ Gold Cased, Ss i >• „ Silverine, 2a Od „ » , .__ ... . .Jet and Garnet, 2s Od Brooches, Artistic Imitation, 2s (id Bracelets, Gold (sterling), 20s „ Silver „ 5s i, Abyssinian Gold and Silverine, 2s Od , Crosses and Charm a, Gold and Silver, 5s r I* ~~. :i Gilt and Silverine, 2sM Lockets, in Sterling Gold, from 10s .. ~ Silver, from 5s „ Abyssinian and Silverine, 2a 6d Necklets, Sterling Gold, from 20s >• ~ Silver, 103 „ Abyssinian and Silverine, 2a Cd „ Pearl, Bend, and Jet, Is Einga, Gents' (Hall-marked) from 5s „ Ladies' (dress) with precious atonos, from 7a Gd „ Weddings and Kcepcra, 3 and 18 0., from „ Gilt and Silverine, Is „ Silver, sterling, Is Od Electro-plate Tea and Coffee Seta, 25a „ „ Cruets and Toast Hacks, 4s Od „ „ Biscuit Boxes and Buttera, 10s „ „ Tablo Forks & Spoons, per doz., 12s ~ „ Dessert „ „ J2a - ?>a „ „ IsOd n „ Deaaort and Pish Knives and Forks (in case) i. „ Goods Elegant for Presents CUTLERY-Table and Dessert Knivsa, 13s per doz. Table Knives and Forks, 7s 6d per >' doz. Table Carver from 2s Od the set Knife, Fork and Spoon, Is Bread and Pocket Knives, from 6d PURCHASERS MAY REVEL IN THE CHOICE TO SELECT FROM. A CHRISTMAS TREE May be Ladon with Preaents at a Nominal Sum by visiting THE LONDON ARCADE. Gents' Suites in Gold, Silver, Pearl, See. See. Scarf Rings, from la Greenstone and Gum Ornaments Pencil Cases in Gold, Silver, Alluminimn Pearl, Ivory (aome novel designs) Ladies' and Gents' Dressing Cases and Bags Work Boxes and Writing Desks, from 2s 6d Fancy Baskets and Maori Kits Ladies' Bags and Companions, from Is Od Jewel Cases and Cash Boxes, from 2a Cd Brackets in plußh and wood (elegant) Albums (Scrap), Photographic and Stamp Concertinas and Accordians, from 5s Brushes, Hair, Tooth, Nail and Hat Books and Stationery at English prices Bagatelle Boards, from G3s I Bags in Lfeather, Plush, Carpet, and Russia Leather Japanese Slippers, from 1b , „ Articles of Curio (splendid stock) t Bassinettes, from Gs 6d Drafts, Chess, Backgammon and Drafts Christinas and Birthday Cards Cigarette and Cigar Cases, from 1b Card Cases, in Leather, Ivory, Silver, and Fear Brushos and Combs of all kinds Perfumery and Toilet Requisites Toilet and Chamber Sets Cricketware and Tennis Goods Tea, Breakfoßt, and Afternoon Tea Sets DoUs and Dolls' Houses Photo. Frames in great variety Fans, Black and White, from Is Glove and Handkerchief Boxes, from 28 M Glass Dishes, Jugs, Tumblers and Wines | Mathematical Instruments l Japanese and Chinese Lanterns • A Moist Colourand Paint Boxes, from Is Lustros and Vases Opera and Field Glasses Portmanteaus from 15s Perambulators from 108 6d Purses of all kindß from 1b Pocket-books, great variety Terra Cotta and Bronze Ornaments Rocking and Polo Homes Soraps in great variety Views of Auckland, 2s Views of Wellington, Is Gd views of Dunedm and Christchurch, 2s Cd We havo just unpacked a Splendid Assort ment of STERLING GOLD & SILVER JEWELLERY At prices defying Competition, In ABYSSINIAN and other ARTISTIC IMI IATIONS, none can touch us. ELECTRO-PLATED GOODS, suitable for Pre sents, we have a grand Stock. ! Before Porciiasino Your Before Purchasing Your CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR PRESENTS CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAY PRESENTS See See GOODSON'S LONDON ARCADE. GOODSON'S LONDON ARCADE. A Large, Compotent, and Obliging Staff Ot Assistants; yet we say to our numerous Friends, COME EARLY. EVERY CRICKETER should present a LflflSr with tho "LADIES' GLIDE TO CRICKET," interesting, amusing, and instructive. Prico, Is. Obtainable only at tho ARCADE. We CLOSE from 12 to C p.m. on BOXING and NEW YEAR'S DAY, remaining open morning and evening for tho convenience of our country Customers. GOODSON'S -LONDON ARCADE,- AND AT CHRISTCHURCH and WELLINGTON