CORRESPONDENCE.

Sericulture.

(To the Editor).

Sir,— It is with regret that through my ab sence from Auckland I havo been unavoid ably prevented from replying sooner to the articles and letters which appeared in your paper on the subject of sericulture and olive culture ; but as it is better late than never, I ask you to be good enough to allow me, as you kindly pro mised, the necessary space for reply. I hove been asked to prove that seri culture will pay with hired labour. I think that I have proved that in my pamphlet on silkworm rearing. You ad mit that the price of eggs quoted by me in that pamphlet at His per ounce is correct, and I see that you have not found fault with any of tho other figures, with the exception i of the price of cocoons, which I valued at 8s per lb. In all my reports made to the Go vernment, at all public meetings held dur ing the last three years, I have always ad vocated the rearing of the silk worm for the sake of exporting the eggs. In consequence, the quotations given in my pamphlet are based on the approximate returns that may bo expected from this industry. As stated before, you arc very well aware that 10s an oz. for eggs is rather a low average, and as a pound of cocoons gives an ounce of eggs, I should think that tho price of Ss per lb. for cocoons, to which you object, is not too large. You say that you wish the industry tested on its own merits, which may be set aside at once, as the industry must be combined with other industries to make it remunerative. I shall endeavour to prove this. Supposing a capitalist in enter ing upon this industry gets a manager, and being a specialty in this country, he must give a good salary, say i'soo a-year, and imports also say two families of Bkilled labourers. These people will be engaged for a short time in trenching the ground and planting the mulberry trees. This will be accomplished in say three months. The two families of skilled labourers will, at least, cost £200 a year. The cost of say 50 acres of land at £. an acre would be £200, and the cost of planting same, £1,00 J. To this must be added say t6OO for manager's and workers' houses, making a total of £2,500. This is the first year's estimated expense. In this year the return will be ■nil, and the loss will be £380 on the salary of tho manager, because he has been work ing actually only three months, and £152 for excess of wages paid to the labourers because they also have only been employed during three months of the year. The second year will also give no return because the mulberry trees will not be ready yet to be stripped of their leaves for feeding the worms, and the loss will be still larger than the previous year, because there will bo not more than a month's labour with a horse and a culti vator lor the plantation to be kept in good order. In this second year the loss to the capitalist will be £644, represented by wages paid to idle people. When tho returns begin the capitalist will be at a loss, and always for the same reason, because the rearing of the silkworms from beginning to end will not last in any case more than seven weeks. Now, sir, it is explained to you why seri culture has failed in America and in Aus tralia, but had this industry been combined with other agricultural pursuits, as I am advocating where the farmer has constant remunerative work, and the soil on the mulberry plantation is fully utilised by other crops, it would certainly have proved a success. You have quoted the average prices of cocoons as raw silk for the last season in France. In one of your leaders of the sth inst. you quote 3fr. Be. per kilo gram as the highest price, and then in your article of the Bth you quote at 4fr. 25c. per kilogram. Those prices are not to be depended upon, because they are the average from the lowest to the highest price paid in the season for small parcels of cocoons. I have bought hundreds of thousands of pounds of cocoons for reel ers, and the prices given to the Chambers of Commerce in Italy were limited only to small parcels, which were paid at very low rates ; whereas in the case of large parcels of cocoons, which are paid the highest prices, the price was not stated. It will be too long to explain in detail why the highest prices are not quoted, but it suffices to say that it is in the interest of the buyers of cocoons to have the average price fixed by tho Cham bers of Commerce as low as possible. This applies also to France. Then, again, in consequence of the disease that for twenty five years past has existed in Europe, and which has almost entirely de stroyed tho former good breeds of worms, has caused the importation of sev eral much inferior varieties, and from one variety to another the difference of price for cocoons for reeling purposes may be from 3d to 5s alb. In New Zealand, if we have to start the industry, we shall start with the best variety of mulberry trees, and with the best breed of worms,. and with the one for which we shall get 5s alb, taking good care to prevent the introduction of those varieties which would bring low prices. Your quotations, therefore, are worthless, but even with your own quotations, you will find that the farmer that does not hire labour will make sericulture remunerative. In support of my assertion, I shall quote, strange to say, one of the authorities quoted by you in support of your objections to my mission, and that ia Consul Peixotto, of ' Lyons, who you say has had as much ex perience of the industry of Southern Europe as any man, so I am sure that the opinions of that gentleman will have some weight with you. In his consular report, under the title of " The future of silk culture in the United States," under date Lyons, October 20, 1881, Consul Peixotto says :—" For the success of silk culture in the United States, two things are now requisite—the acquisition on the part of those about to engage in it of sound knowledge in its processes and re quirements, and proper organisation. The details of the work of silk oulture aro of such a nature that they may be readily understood, and I apprehend that there will be little difficulty found by those who engage in it in mastering them after somo little experience. The point at which it i seems to me that there is the most danger is at the very beginning Taking all these facts into consideration, I am convinced that there will be no difficulty in raising cocoons for the same cost in labour in the United States as in ' Europe, and I am inclined to think that the work can bo much more cheaply done. . . It would, I think, be of importance, so far as possible to direct the attention of country and State agricultural societies, ' village improvement clubs,' and in general the intelligent and careful portion of our rural population to this matter. It is beyond doubt that the time when seri culture can be begun and carried on profit ably in our country has arrived. Its suc cessful introduction would result in a very important yearly revenue, and increase in the public wealth, for I think that within a comparatively' few years it could bo made to bo worth at least 50 or 60 millions of dollars per annum, and perhaps much more. This, however, is a less advantage than the fact that by supplying a new home industry it would do much towards conserving home tics and interests, and thereby help to strengthen and perpetrate good morals and home living among our people." Then, if Consul Peixotto, with the experience ac quired in the very heart of the silk industry, Lyons, and after a careful consideration, comes to the conclusion that seri culture can bo carried on in the United States more remuneratively than in Europe, I think, sir, I am not misleading the settlers in encouraging them to plant the mulberry tree. From April, 1881, and ever sinoo, in my reports and at public meetings, I havo stated it as my opinion that seri culture can be made even more remunera tive here than it is in Europe. I think, sir, you will sco that you and your influential paper are really misleading tho public in quoting Consul Peixotto in support of your objections. You are also, I think, of course, unintentionally misleading your readers and tho public by the statement that the mul berry tree is worthless except for its leaves for feeding silkworms, whereas it is on or namental tree, its fruit is delicious, tho leaves are excellent for fattening sheep, as that funny authority, "Tho Tourist," told you ; but ho ought also to have added that the leaves improve the wool. Its timber is valuable for cabinet work, coopering pur poses, shipbuilding, and in North America the native merits rubra is extensively used for railway sleepers as ono of the most durable timbers for under ground purposes. You say, also, that 121bs. of cocoons are required to produce a pound of reeled silk. Yes, sir, 121b_., 201b5., and even 301bs. of the cocoons I have seen grown by tho children of Auckland . would be required to produce a pound of reeled silk ; but I assure you that scarcely 61bs. of cocoons raised by myself and others ' in Christchurch are sufficient to produce a pound of reeled silk. It would take up too much space in your paper to reply in detail ' to the statements mado by you, but to only I one thing I shall call your attention ] to what you stated, and that is, that the ] two industries of silk and olive culture are '■ "parexcellence for badly-fedand miserably i paid populations." I can assure you that you are much mistaken. Sericulture is principally carried on in Europe by well-

to-do classes, and were it not for this and other sub-tropical industries, the badly-fed peasantry of France would not have been in a position to have in their stockings 200 millions to lend to their country to pay the war indemnity to Germany; and the badly-fed peasantry of the Venetian provinces would have been compelled to mortgage or sell their holdings, when by tho tyrannical Austrian Government they were called in 1854 and 1860 to contribute towards two very heavy compulsory loans, had they not had the money at hand. But the money was there, and their hold ings are free of encumbrances. I don't think the small farmers of other countries would be in a position to do the same. To morrow, I shall reply on the subject of tho olive culture and price of oil, and also briefly to the letter., of your anonymous correspondents.— I am, Sec, G. 'B, Federli.

April 22nd, 1884

[If the foregoing is Mr Fcderli's reply to our objections, and his promised proof of the profitableness of sericulture in a country possessing the conditions that prevail here, it is hardly necessary tojdis cuss the points that have been raised any further. The stress laid upon his advocacy of the industry chiefly with the object of exporting grain seems to imply that he entertained some doubts about the profitableness of an export of cocoons. We also observe that his estimate of tho prospective price of cocoons, even under skilful treatment, has been reduced from 8s a pound-the sum named in his pamphlet—to ss, and a sliding scale down wards, to a possible 3d per pound under bad management. Of course, Mr Federli knows, though he omits to mention it that the raising and testing of grain can only be carricdon by exports, and that even if successful it must be a very limited industry in this colony. That sericulture in 1850 was carried on in 27 States of the Union, and although mulberry trees at that period were planted by the tens of thousands, and must now be in their prime the industry had in IS7O died out totally in every State where it had before existed ■ that it has been repeatedly tried and failed in Jamaica, in Queensland, in New South Wales, and in South Australia, aro matters of history which Mr Federli i a.ily dismisses, but scarcely answers. We have no hesitation in saying that any pro posal for the rearing tf the mulbeny as a timber tree is unmitigated rubbish. A man might manage to make a cask out of a mature mulberry tree, but it would be a costly cask to him if he were to grow and cut the tree for that purpose. It is very far from our desire, however, to prevent the experiment being made here by a Sericultural Association"; on the contrary, vte should be glad to see it done. Our only ol ject was to show small settlers what is the actual state of the case with regt rl to past experience with the in dustry in communities similar to this.— Ed. E.S.]

THE GOVERNOR AT DARGA VILLE.

Meeting with Natives.

(by telegraph.—press association.)

Daroaeille, yesterday. According to appointment, His Excellency the Governor met the native chiefs in the Public Hall this morning at 10 o'clock. There was a large attendance, the hall being crammed to the porch, and many could not get in. Parore to Awha commenced the talk aa follows : Welcome, 0 •overnor. Saluta tions to you as the representative of the Queen. If you hav6 come to do good, welcome; if harm, welcome. We have so;ne trouble here at present with Europeans about a road of tha Government, and about a railway. I do not wish these works to come over my land. I will not agree to it unless the payment be very great. It is for you to be a father to us all—both Fakehas and Maoris. If the servants of your Government have done right, say so; if wrong, it will remain for you to do right to us. That is all.

Pito Wukupa welcomed the Governor In general terms. Te Puhi Hehi spoke in the same strain as Pito, saying that Parora was the last of the old chiefs now living. Mihiaka, Netana. Te Rora, Rikihana, Tamati Hemi and others spoke, welcoming the Governor.

After Hemi's speech, some five Maori singers stood up and sang a song of wel come in capital time and tune, which created a sensation.

His Excellency then replied as follows :—. I thank the Maoris for the very enthusi astic and kindly manner in which they, as well as the Europeon=, have welcomed me as Her Majesty's representative to Dar gaville. The chiefs in this district have been famous in years gone by for their loyalty to the Queen, and for tho manner in which they have at all times stood shoulder to shoulder with the Europeans in opposing violence, and in upholding the peace and laws of tho country. This has been so with the brave old chiefs, many of whom, nearly all indeed ex cept Parore, have now passed away. But old men must die and young men must take their places. This will ha so with myself and with Parore too, and you young men will become old in your turn. As to this matter of the railway, I must tell you something about railways elsewhere. I remember the first railway that was ever made in England, or in the world. At that time people objected to railways coming over their lands or near their houses. They did not know much about them, and consequently tha people making the railways had to take them far from towns and houses. Well, after a little time these very people began to see that they had made a mistake, and that \i herever railways were made the land became more valuable, and food and other produce of the land could be conveyed quicker and more cheaply to market, and realised better prices. This waa not only so with the produce of land, but all othernecessariesof lifeweresupplied cheaper and better by reason of these railways. Then the people of the towns and all tha owners of houses and land clamoured to have the railways brought as near as possible to them, and this was done at groat expense in somo places. Now, when a rail way is projected in England, in America, or any other part of the world, people ask for the railway to come as near as possible to them, their houses, and lands. You are at present in the first stage of this railway business,' but the time will coma very soon when you will realise that both roads and railways aro for your great and lasting benefit, as well as for that of the pakoha. Cheers for the Governor concluded a mest interesting meeting,

TELEGRAPHIC.

Russell, yesterday—Sailed : Whaleship Triton. Arrived : Whaleship SwallowT Captain Mclnnis reports taking 130 barrels sperm oil since leaving hero G weeks ago. Arrived: Glenelg and Griffith. Loaded: Ruby.

House Burned Down.

Wellington, yesterday.—A six-roomed house in Pine-street, occupied by Mr Henley, was destroyed by fire at 1.45 this afternoon.

Grain Destroyed by Fire.

Marton, yesterday.—Six stacks of grain, belonging to James Beard, near Marton, were burned this morning. The loss ia £250, and there is no insurance. Tho origin of the fire is unknown. D

CiißisTcmißCii, Monday.—The Supreme Court criminal sittings closed on Saturday afternoon. Samuel R. Hansen, for un lawfully detaining a post letter, was acquitted. Edward Clarkson, for assault ing two women at Upper Waiau. was sentenced to two years'hard labour. W. S. McConnell, for attempted arson, was sentenced to two years' hard labour. Alexander Moßae, accused of fraudulent bankruptcy, was acquitted. Charles Rouse, convicted of robbing the mail, was sentenced to three years' penal servitude.

London I"*'1"*' yester(,a y'-Sailed: Waipa, for

Invercaroill, Tuesday.-The Supreme Co"rtopened to' daybefor ° J"dgo Williams, and all the criminal business was disposed of in about three hours. Threo boys, charged with breaking into a store, were dismissed on their parents undertaking to find sure ties fortheirgood behaviour. Thomas Wil son pleaded guilty to the larceny of a qu J e Vand- received twelve months; and AUred Norns, for unlawfully wounding his wife, was sentenced to three years. The Urand Jury returned no bill in the case of barah Jane Flett, a nurse charged with manslaughter, and she was discharged. A number of civil cases are to be heard.

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THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR WEDNESDAY, APRIL 23 1884



Auctions. __________ W. 8. OOCHRANHj .JA3. DAOBI TO-MORROW, At Half-past Twelve o'Clock p.m. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, SECRE TAIRE, CARPETS, PICTURES, LAMPS, DDCHESS SUITE, foe, &c AT CLIFTON HOUSE, NORTHCOTE. THE subscribers have received tostruo ,,.-, ,„ sell at the Residence, Clifton House, Northcote! onVhursday, 24U. Instant, at Half-past Twelve o'Clock p.m. Till-' WHOLE OF THE HOUSEHOLD PI llv ITU RE, comprising Drawing-room Suite Secretaire. Carpets, Pictures, If mp. Tables Duchess Suite, Marble-top WashatanS. Toilet SetTlron Bedstead, Hair Mattress Bed ding Cliosi Drawers, Matting. Bedsteads and B_f ling Washstands and Ware. Table, Dresser, n^oßoated Chairs. Easy Chairs. Cruet, oSStory, .Cutter.»*«*"» utansilß' &o- N B -The Northcote Ferry-boat leaves the Queen-street Wharf at a Quarter to Ten and a Quarter to Twelve a.m. SAMUEL COCHRANE fo SON, Auctioneers, W. S. COCHBANBJ _JAS. DAORE MONDAY, APRIL 28. TO BE LEASED FOR 40 YEARS, FIVE AI.I-OTMENTST AYR-STREET, PARNELL. BY ORDER OF ST, JOHN'S COLLEGE TRUSTEES. THE Subscribers have received instruc tion to ofler for Lease, by public auction, at the 1-and Mart, Queen-street, on Monday, 28th Instant, at Twelve o'olock. FOR A TERM OF 10 YEARS, FIVE ALLOTMENTS, SITUATE IN AYR STREET, PARNELL, immediately behind the Grammar School, having frontages of 66 feet each, and depths ranging from 136 feet to 100 feet. Plana and conditions of leasing can be seen at the offices of SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. w. s. coo-nuNE.. Was. daoeb MONDAY, APRIL 28. FOR SIXTY-THREE YEARS' LEASE, FOUR ALLOTMENTS, SHORTLAND-St. FOR TWENTY-ONE YEARS' LEASE, SECTIONS AT NORTHCOTE. THE Subscribers will Lease by Auction, at their Rooms, Queen-street, on Monday, 28th April, at Twelve oVslock, By Order of tho Commissioners of Hospital Reserves, For a Term of Sixty-throe Years, 4 ALLOTMENTS, Part of Lot 12, Bectlpn4; having frontages of 18 foet to Shortland street. and 20 feet to Chancery Lano, by about 160 feet deep. For a Term of Twenty-one Years, ALLOTMENTS 4, 5, 6,7, 8,9.10,11,12, and B. Subdivision Lota li, 15, 16, 17, and 2», Northcote, Parish of Takapuna, contain ing from 4 to 13 acres each; situated on tho Road to the Lake. The term of Lease can bo extended for a furthor term of Twonty-one Years. Plans and Conditions of Sale on Application to SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers TO-MORROW. PRELIMINARY NOTICE. FOR SALE, by auction, at 12 o'clock on Thursday, April 21, i CRATES OF EARTHENWARE, ex Opawa. R. ARTHUR. MONDAY NEXT, APRIL 28. UNREDEEMED PLEDGES. UNREDEEMED PLEDGES. R. ARTHUR BAS received instructions from S. A. . Asher, of City Loan Ofllce, 286, Queen street (oeposlte Army and Navy Hotel), to soil by auction at his Mart, Queen-street, on Mon day next, April 28, at 11 o'clock a.m., AN EXTENSIVE ASSORTMENT OF UN REDEEMED PLEDGES, consisting of— Diamond Rings, Brooches. Earrings, Gold nnd Silver Watches, Gold and Silver Alborts, Opera Glasses, Guns, Nautical lnstruments.SewlngMnchlnes.Carpcnters' T-.ols, Books. Family Biblos, Ladies'and i louts' Wottring Apparel, &c, &c. it. r.>>H_,j_ It. 0. CARB [B. D. TONKS. TO-MORROW, At 12 o'Clock. SALE OF RARE AND VALUABLE OIL P I.STINGS AND WATER COLOURS. B. TONKS fo CO. ATfILL Sell ou Thursday, tho 24th inst., V T at 12 o'olock noon. TIIK FOLLOWING RARE OID PAINT INGS :- Christ Disputing with tho Doctors, by Sebas tian dv Pionili (painted In tho year 1500) Madonna and Child, after Dolcl ■ Jewish Rlbbl—Rembrandt Dignity and impudence—Landseer New Boots—Warron Youthful Head of John the Baptist, after Guldo, and 17 other Paintings. About 50 Water Colours, all choice subjects. B. TONKS.] [It. 0. CARB.] |B. D. TONKS, TO-MORROW, At II o'clock. TRADE SALE OP SKIN AND COIR MATS, WIRE MATTRESSES, AMERICAN CHAIRS &C, J-0., &0 B. TONKS fo CO., WILL sell, on Thursday, the 24th inst, at Eleven o'Clock, li HARTFORD WOVEN WIRE MAT TRESSES,6x4 8 do. cols do. 1 ba 0 of Skin Hearthrugs and Mats 1 balos Coir Mats, Slips 11 oases American Chairs, Eastlake Cottage 16 cases do. do. Davis' Grecian 13 cases Union Cane Dining I caso BontTop Baroono -• 10 cases Nioholls' Grcolan "3 cases Revolving OfHoe Chairs 12 cases Spindle Grecian TO CLOSE CONSIGNMENTS. On account of whom It may concern, Nos. 62, 53, 51, 55: casos Douglas' Rotary Offlco. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 30. , CITY FREEHOLD RESIDENCE (OPPOSITE T. RUSSELL'S. ESQUIRE, v SYMONDS-STREET), THE PROPERTY OF MR SNELL. E. &. A. ISAACS HAVE received instructions to sell by auction, at their Rooms, Qucon-street, on Wednesday, April 30, at 12 o'clock, ALLOTMENT OF LAND, 41 x 20, in Symonds stroet, with convenientDwelllng-houso thoreon, containing blx iooiub, scullery, gas fittings, gas stove, and other appurtenances requisite for a comfortable residence. The Allotment is woll drained, has a paved right-of-way at side, and contains a neat garden, planted with a woll-salooted lot of trees and shrubs. Tho Auot.onoo-s.bog to call tho attention ot Intending purchasers to the above Property, which Is a city Froohold, daily becoming moro difficult to obtain. Curds to view and further particulars can be obtained from _ E. & A. ISAACS, Auctioneers. THURSDAY, MAY 1. IN THE ESTATE OF LIONEL PHILLIPS. E. fo A. ISAACS HAVE received instructions from the Official Assignee in Bankrupt ay to sell by public nuc-kMi, at thoir Rooms, Queen-street, ou Thursday, May I, at 11 o'olock, WINBS, SPIRITS, BEER, CIGARS, CIGARETTES, BOTTLES BOTTLING AND CORKING MACHINES MKASURK-"; FUNNELS, SKIDS JAPANESE SCREENS OFFICE FITTINGS &r„ &c, &c. NO RESERVE. |£ : . _E.ft A, ISAACS, .. .1



ALFRED _______________ TO-MORROW. THE REMUERA YARDS. FOR SALE, at the Remuera Yards, on Thursday next, April 24, 200 WELL-FATTED CATTLE, principally Oxen Dairy Cows, Store Cattle 800 Fat Sheep and Lambs Fat and Storo Pigs ALFRED BUCKLAND. FRIDAY, APRIL 25. THE HAYMARKET, TO TOWN CARTERS & BREEDERS. UNRESERVED SALE OF FIRST-CLASS UNBROKEN DRAUGHT STOCK, r.Y the IMPORTED ENTIRE!. LOCH FERGUS AND STAR AND GARTER, OUT OF PURE CLYDESDALE MARES. FOR SALE, at the Haymarket, on Friday next, April 25, at 11 o'clock, TIIE PROPERTY OF TIIE AUCKLAND AGRI CULTURAL COMPANY, 8 HEAVY DRAUGHT FILLIES 1 HEAVY DRAUGHT COLTS. Unbroken, rising four years old. Can be seen in tho paddock nt Homncrn, between the Station and Remuera Road. ALFRED BUCKLAND. FRIDAY, APRIL 25. . IMPORTANT SALE OF DRAUGHT HORSES FROM THE MIDDLE ISLAND. THE undersigned has received instruc tions from Mr Twcntyman Hodgson to Sell, at tho Haymarkot, on Friday next, April 25 (to arrive by tho Rotorua steamer), 20 DRAUGHT MARES and GELDINGS, young, and of a good clasp. No Stock that I havo sold at any time gave more satisfaction to the buyors tliau those hitherto received from Mr Hodgson. ALFRED~BUCKLAND. ~ FRIDAY, APRIL 25. THE HAYMARKET. Owner Leaving the District, FOR SALE, at tho Haymarkot, on Fri day next, 2 Hansom Cabs, Horses, and Harness com plcte (above may he treated for privately] ALFRED BUCKLAND. FRIDAY, APRIL 25. THE HAYMARKET. ! FOR SALE, on Friday next, April 25, ISSI Pair First-class Carriage Horses, quiet li double or singlo harness also Pair Bay Buggy Ponic3, porfect match ALFRED BUCKLAND. TUESDAYS. THE HAYMARKET. SALE OF WOOL, SHEEPSKINS, HIDES, TALLOW, HAY and STRAW eaoh TUESDAY, at 12 o'clock, ALFRED BUCKLAND. FOR PRIVATE SALE, on liberal terms the Estate of Wm. McLaughlin, Esq. containing about S.OOO acres, in lots of 10 acre; and upwards, as may bo agreed upon. Thl property Is near tho Papatoitoi Station; hai beon In errabs for nhwit 20 years ; is wol adapted for agriculture, and is in good hoar for cropping as well as bearing good grass a the present time. Terms: One-third Cosh balance can remain at 6 per cent—Apply t Wm. MoLaughlin, Esq., or ALFRED BUCKLAND. FOR SALE, a Choico Farm, fonccd, and ir grass, equally near the Kihikihi and To Awa EQUtu Townships, containing 556 acres. ALLOTMENTS Nos. 34 and 35, containing 1C( acres, at Whiriwhiri, near Waiuku; substan tially fenced: fronting tho Maoris' road leadin to Waikato Heads. FARM — Lot 95. Whangaroa, County a Raglan, containing 306 acres; good Homeßtead considerably Improved (adjoining tho farm o W. Harsard); prico required, £700. Also.abou 700 aores adjoining the abovo. ALFRED BUCKLAND. Auctions. MONDAY, APRIL 28, 18S4, At 12 o'clock noon. W. DOWDEN HAS received instructions from thi Western Springs Land Associatio to sell by publlo auction, at the Exchange Mart 16), Queen-street, on tho abovo date, THE WHOLE OF THAT VALUABLI BLOCK OF SCORIA LAND KNOW: AS EDGECOMBE'S, CONTAINING ONII HUNDRED ACRES (MORE OR less) together with tho NORTHERN HOTEI and THREE DETACHED COTTAGE. Erected on the Property. This Is without doubt a most valuab c pro perty, for It is in ovory way suited for Vllk Residences or Manufacturing Sites, containing as it does an almost unlimited supply of pun water—in fact, it is in reality tho illter-bcd ol our presont water supply, which Is acknow lodged to be one of tho purest in tho world. ?'A six-inch gas pipe is laid past tho main front ago, which oxtends 4. chains along tho Grcal North Road. The wholo of this land is within the three mile radius (viz.. the Great North Road)'o_ the Union Bank corner, and it is the Intention oi thq. Tramway Company to run a lino past the Argli Hill Hotel, thus placing tho property Within a very easy distance of the city. A level grade can bo secured for a tramway In a direct line from tho Mornlngsldc Railway Station, so that coals, building material, and Seneral goods could then bo carried from the ueen-street Wharf to the centre-of this pro perty at a vory small cost. If the property is not sold In its entirety, II will bo cut up into Building Sites, as por plan to be Been at tho Mart. Plans and ovory information at tho Office ol the Auotionoor, Queen street; or, William Edgcombo, on tho property. TERMS.—One-half cash, the balanoo at three per cont. for two years, after that at six por cent, for a further term of threo years, or as may bo agreed on. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 30. PARK HOUSE AND GROUNDS, ALBERT PARK. HANDSOME AND COMMODIOUS RESIDENCE. GABRIEL LEWIS XT AS rocoived instructions from Mrs J. Smith to soil by auction, at his Rooms, Lower Quoon-stroot, on tho abovo dato, at 12 o'olock noon, THAT HANDSOME COMMODIOUS RESIDENCE, Known as PARK HOUSE, ALBERT PARK, Containing 8 largo rooms. Servant's Room, and Kitchen, Bath-room, and Conservatory. Stables, nnd Coach-house, largo Grounds and Garden. The Lease has ninety years to run, at a poppor corn rent of One Shilling por annum. Terms at Salo. The Auctioneer calls spocial attention to this property, being socond to none In Auckland, both for oomfort and view. The locality is un surpassed Further comment is needless. DURHAM YARDS. POR SALE, at tho Durham Yards, every Tuesday, at 11 o'clock, HIDES, TALLOW, WOOL, and SKINS. :•• . apyrgß & NOLAN,



Ancrions. TO-MORROW, At 12.15 sharp. IN BANKRUPTCY, In the Estate of Gavin Weik. MESSRS VAILE & DOUGLAS are favoured with instructions from the Official Assignee to Sell, by Public Auction, at their Sale Rooms, Shortland-street, on Thurs day, April 21,1881, at 12.15 sharp, Tho Interest of the Bankrupt, under a Deed of Settlement dated the 20th September, l-81,*rtcgiBtered No. 72781, of and in One- Half of the Income to be derived after tho decease of Mary Ann Maria Weir, the wife of the Bankrupt, during the remainder of his life, from all that niece of Land situate in the City of Auckland, being part of Allotment 11 of Section 16. bounded on the east by Queen-street 21 feet, and on the north by Durham-street 7fl feet, on which is at present erected the Hritish Hotel, contingent upon the Bankrupt surviving his said wife. Tlio present rental of the" hotel is £116 per annum. Also, A Policy of Insurance on the Life of tho Bank rupt in tho Mutual Life Association of Auitriilin, No. 16964, dated the sth of February, 1881, for the sum of £500, at tho quarterly premium of.£3 15s. VAILE AND DOUGLAS, Land and Estate A.uctionccrs, Shortlnnd st.oet. Conveyances. LIGHT HARNESS HORSES, SADDLE HOUSES, and all kinds of SPRING VEHICLES, Hired, Bought, and Sold at CROWTHER'S VICTORIA STABLES, Wei lcsloy-street. HOLLIS AND CO.'S LINE OF COACHES. Leave Onkhunoa Leave Auckland (Manukau Hotel). (Greyhound Hotel). 1 8.0 n.m. -I 9.15 a.m. 8.30 a.m. § 10.30 a.m. 9.0 a.m. w 11.0 a.m. 9.15 a.m. q _ 12- 15 P-m ---lU.3oa.nj. SS 1.0 p.m. 11.15 a.m. __ 2.0 p.m. 12.15 p.m. jt"*«- 2.15 p.m. 1.0 p.m. .h'q 3.15 p.m. 1.30 p.m. Set! j l.ti p.m. 2.30 p.m. £«Jo 1.30 p.m. , 3.0 p.m. <ifc-0 5.0 p.m. 1.0 p.m. •*>, to 6.0 p.m. 5.30 p.m. sS^ 7-° P,m" Saturdays, 6.0 p.m. ►_!_,!_ Saturdays, 10 p.m. ! 6.30 p.m. OEM 11 p.m, ' Monday, 6.0 p.m. gsg Mondays, 11.0 p.m. Sundays. coS-H Sundays: 8.30 n.m. 10.0 a.m. 12 noon 2.0 p.m. 4.30 p.m. 6.0 p.m, Coaches for Special Trips, Brakes, Buggies, and Saddle Horses for hire, at Manukau Stables, Lower yueen-stroet, Onohunga. HOLLIS & CO.. Proprtetora. VTORTHERN OMNIBUS COMPANY ___ (LIMITED). NEW NORTH ROAD TIME-TAIILH. on and after WEDNESDAY, March 19th, 1884 :— ; Auckland to ML Albert Avondalo to Mt. Albert I and Avondalo. and Auokland. Leavo Union Bank: Leave Avondale: 10 a.m. 7.55 a.m. 1215 p.m. 11.15 „ 1.15 „ 3 p.m. 5.15 „ 5.30 „ SATURDAYS. •10 n.m. 7.55 a.m. 1.10 p.m. til 2.30 .. 2.30 p.m. ' 11 ~ 5.30 „ "For Jit. Albert only. .From Mt. Albert only. * Auckland to New Now Lynn to Auck- Lynn. land. 12.15 p.m. 7.45 a.m. . 15 „ 2.45 p.m. SATURDAYS. i.30 p.m. 7.45 a.m. 11 „ 5.15 p.m. GREAT NORTH ROAD. Auckland and Arch Hill. Leave National Hank. Lcavo Arch Hill. 7.30 a.in. 8.15 a.m. 9 , 9.30 „ 10.15 9.45 „ 11.45 „ II , 1 p.m, 12.25 p.m. 1.15 „ 1.35 „ 2.15 „ 3 „ 3.45 „ "3.50 „ 5.5 „ 4.20 „ "5.30 „ 6.45 „ 6.30 „ 7 „ , Saturday Nights Only. Saturday Nights Only. -..0 p.m. 9.15 p.m. s 10 „ 10.30 ~ s An Omnibus will run from Provincial Lunatic 3 Asylum to Auckland nt _.'__ a.m., and '3.30 1 p.m.. ami from Auckland (National Bank) to t Asylum 1.1.i and 5.30 p.m. t Also, an Omnibus will run from Avondalo to Auckland nt 9 a.m., and from Auckland (National Bank) to Avondale 5.30 p.m. Saturday Nights only; Avondalo to Auckland 0 p.iu.i Auckland to Avondale 10.30 p.m. * Will not run or, Saturdays. i _ ■ " miME • TABLE OF DEVONPORT . .8. AND LAKE COACHKS. Leave Vienna.. WitA-tr, Devonport, at 10.21 a.m.. '? p.m.. and 4.-0 p.m. 1-juvo Takai-una Satooi. house nt 11.15 a.m., _ 3 p.m. mid 5.15 p.m. Sl'N". vs.—Leave D'ovonport Ht 10.15 a iii. nnd { 3 pin. Leave Lake School-huuso l.:_J a.m. t una 5 p.m. FARE EACH WAY. ONE SHILLING. F J. QUICK", "ropr-ttor. , "DAINBRIDGE'S TIME TABLE. From Union Bank—22 minutes past the hour and 23 minutes to tho hour. . From The TnnEK L-__ii>s—7 minutes to the hour, and evory hour. Night Trips from Town—j-past 8, j-past 9, 0 1-past io, and .-past 11. From Three lamps— , 8, 9,10, 11. From Union Bank to Shelly Beach—7 minutes past 9, 7 minutes past 11,7 minutes past 2, 7 minutes past 4, 7 minutes past 5, 23 minutes * past 6, and 37 minutes past 7. f Fiom Shelly Beach —8.30 a.m., 8.45 a.m., 5 10.30 a.m., 1.30 p.m., 3.30 p.m., 4.30 p.m., and 7.46 i p.m. - Saturdays prom Shelly Beach—B.3o n.m. - .45 a.m., 10.30 a.m., 12.30 p.m. From Union ank—9.7 a.m. 11.7 a.m. and 1.7 P.m. " nnELEGRAPH LINE OP COACHES. _ IMPORTANT NOTICE TO TOURISTS [ AND OTHERS. W. K. Carter begs to announce that on nnd after TUESDAY, 29th January, 1881, he will Run a Coach through to the Hot Lakes, Oliiiu t mutu (conveying Passengers and Parcels), leai Ing Cambridgo on TUESDAYS and THURS DAYS, at 7 a.m., returning from tho Lakes on * WEDNESDAYS and FRIDAYS, at 7a.m. > Sioßle J'«res. £115s; or Return Tickets, avail c able tor ono -weelc after date of issue, -13. ! All Pa. senuers to bo Booked at the Ofllco ' before leaving Buggies and Saddle Horses, with experienced ,' drivers, to ordor on the shortest notice. O.t.er. r by Telegram or Letter promptly attended to. 1 Cambridge, January 23.1884. " ~D OVA.L MAIL LINE OF COACHES t ALTERATION OF TIME-TABLE, 1 The Royal Mail Coach (carrying passongors) will, on and after 6th October. 1883, and until , furthor notice, run to the following Time ' TAULK :— t Leave Cambridge for Hamilton Junction Rail way Station daily at 8.15 a.m.; returning from Station to Cambridgo on arrival of Train from i Aucklund. Leave Hamilton for To Aroha on Mondays i Wednesdays, and Fridays on arrival of Train from Auckland; returning from To Aroha on Tuesdays. Thursdays, and Saturdays, at 7 a.m. catching tho 2 o'clock Train at Hamilton Junc tion for Auckland. Booking Offices : G.-ynr.o's Hotel, Hamilton West; Colemans Hotel, T'i Aroha; and at my Premises, Kirk wood and Lako-streots. Cambridge. W. K. CARTER, Proprietor Cambridgo. October 1883. Coachbuilders. &c. Bf«g *h___B__^_*_T_Tß_w ________y _ ___\___\ 'JiHAMES CARRIAGE AND DRAY I FACTORY JAMES MACK-lE, Proprietor. VICTORIA-STREET EAST, AUCKLAND Ropairß of every description in Wood and Iron neatly executed on the shortest notice. Spring- made and renalred. Always on Hand -A large numtlty of "l_-_np._ also Iroiiliark S'.iaft-i una Spokes, Red flum Felloes, and llubart Town Hardwood. V.H.—Country <Vd«T_ unnctnallr attenri«d t» Photographic. fX>H OTOGRAPHIO A. B. BROOMHALL ft CO., PHOTOGRAPHIC STOCK IMPORTERS, 16, SHORTLAND-STREET AUCKLAND. Havo Just Received a Large and Varied Stook of Cameras, also many Photoeraphio Novelties quite new to New Zealand. Cherry Fabric, for dark room windows, 2s per yard. Hydroklnono, the now developer, 6s 6d per oz. Appliances for the Now Art of Colouring Photographs on Con vex Glasses to imitate China Painting. SOLE AGENT 3 throughout New Zealand for SEA. IVEYS' BACKGROUNDS AND ACCES ______Rl___-.



Tea BJerchams I^S Smu &_■■ Va? V_y I SVfOATE & Co. Nelson, Moate s Co.'i bbimk ova CELEBRATED fM l*^M W _TM_I AN' I Vm/^ C !•>•■"• e«aal f*p TrM* Kataral OrfAL.L.C.I>I\JICI Flaw™, Vim, mU llfii|». *%J j PRICKS o m M 2/-, 2/4,2/8!? s BI Mm S a/4 4/-'«? c _w lam % "I * °'^9 v Cf KTm J ™|P HALF-CHESTS. BOXES. j "Mr. Malts* Is a ProfssstaMl Tss Tsslsr and Blsatfar." | I i Ij i _4\ AWAEDH) JL JtLj-_C5_- COLD*SILVER MEDALS. QU E E K-SIR IU AUCKLAND. HbLSON, JJOATE & (Jo.' Next <he n*« 2.*.».iti-d TEA MERCHANT!, nimnuiy H'-it-torv. CHRISTCHURCH, DUNEDIN, AUCKLAND. WELLINGTON. l>ress and Fashion. FOR GOOD YALIJE TRY FOR CASH ONLY TRY IMPORTERS OF DRESS_ FABRICS, & 0 ., cS: c . NOVELTIES IN CHECKS AND STKII'ES ON HAND AND TO ARRIVE, EX S.S. TONGARIRO. cr EMPORIUM FOlt TIIE «EXUINE TSd LOUIS VELVETEEN! ALSWotiw. 300 & 302, QUEEN-STREET. BUINCIII AT NEWMARKET. L " Drapery, &<:. I$E W ZEALAND HOUSE, WILLIAM RATTRAY, 178, 180, ami 182, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. WILLIAM RATTKA.Y.bois to announce that Ills lli.t shipments for tho Autumn and Winter Siason ot Now Goods for all Departments arc now open for public inspootion. In solicitlnß a contmuanco of tlie tatroiuiKO bestowed on hKXV ZICAI.ANI) 110_.SK for tho laat thirty year., he takes tho opportunity ot observing tlint on no previous occasion has he been enabled to eliow suth rich varloty, and really si lenili.l va'ue. and tho oiilk of tne Ooods having arrived by the Direct steamers, the dlspl-y will comprisn nimrly all tho very latest London and I* .ria Fashions. Ill' I__n. on Bayer has been mic r.isfiil in soourina; tho claas oj goods most siiitablo to the Auckland cliaiato. and by judicious imrcliasing has boon cnablotl to ncqulro them at Biich prices as permits of their be'nir marked here at in somo Instances lowor prices than thoso usually asked for by tho local wholesalo warehouses. WILLIAM RATTRAY, ££ ; & 1 I^^^^^ HOUSE |»_3BBißFgaa| fet|__^_____l house faS_j__j____] l I i 4_WS^KK B' frr^ WIUIAM BATTRAY. ' " '".'~~_J; NEW ZEALAND HOUSE, ' 178, 180, AND 182, QOKE-.-ST-.EKT. MANTLE DEPARTMENT. WILLIAM RATTRAY la Bhowinn In this department -indies' Diagonal, Caßhmerp. and Brochet Paletots and Dolmans, elegantly trimmed with now Hat Tail Fringes, Rich liroche, Lone Pariß Dolmans and Paletots, quilted silk lined, and trimmed Fur and Chenille; 1 ndlca' Ileal Sealskin Paletots, Ladles' Dolman Four-in-hand, and Nowmarkot Ulßters in Cheviots, Broken Checks, Crimson, nnd all fashlonablo colours in cloths. Tho unanimous verdict respect ine theso goods by tho Ladles who honoured Now Zealand Ilouao with thoir presence at tho late show was, "Mow Teky Cheap I" And so indeed they aro. Then for Children's wear thoro la a nico varloty of Cloth Jaekots and Four-ln-hand Ulsters in Chocks and Plain and Crimson Mantlo Cloths, equally good value. COSTUME DEPARTMENT. WILLIAM RATTRAY confidently recommends an early inspection of this Department In' Walking C'ostumos thoro aro Novelties in Stripes, Checks, and Plain Cloths, In tho very latest London styles; whllo In Evening Dresses, Black Materials and Bilks, thoro are somo roally choice niodclß, and all at vory reasonable prices. Tlio purchase of thoso Costumes In London was made under very advantageous circumstances, so that a stylish drees can now bo bousht iuat for tho price of tlio material In tho Childl-on's Branch of tbia Department, there aro somo protty littlo Costumes at very reasonable prices, while tho display of Tunics and Pelisses, otc., is rich in colour and variety, and a speedy oloaranco may bo looked for. MILLINERY. WILLIAM RATTRAY'S French Models in this Department should bo scon without dclav Ihey are Indeed triumphs of art. In Straws and Folts thero is an ondless varloty of _________ in all tho new colours. Thoro are Princess Bonnets In Braid, Chips, Straw, and Chenille • Now Designß in Felt, Velvot, and Plush Hats and Bonnets. Infants' Millinory, Cashmore Silk, and Satin Hoods. Flowers, Feathers, Aigrettes, Millinery Ornaments. Theso havo all boon well bought, and aro marked much under tbe usual valuo of thoso goods to secure a rapid clearance, as fresh shipments of Novelties aro to airivo. UNDERCLOTHING. WILLIAM RATTRAY 1b asßured he holds Jio largest sto-k of Ladies' and Children's Undorclotbin" in tlio Colony. Tho celebrated Hand-made* Hibornia Underclothing is nearly as ohoap as ihr Machine-made, but far more durable. In Ladies' Dressing Gowns thoro are somei very pretty Ocßigns suitable for the season. FURS. WILLIAM RATTRAY has a cholco selection of Fur Goods In Capes, Fur-lined Cloaks, and Fur Trimmings in all widths. For Rainy Weathor, Ladies now seem to profer tho Cash mere Waterproof and Macintosh Cloaks as very light and easy to carry. WILLIAM RATTRAY lias a splcndia variety of those In Black, Navy Brown, and Myrtlo Cashmore, and Stoel Reversible Macintosh, all longths and reasonable prices. SILKS AND VELVETS. WILLIAM RATTRAY is showing a largo Stock of Fashionable Makes in all leading shades and desires to draw special attention to Elb Pi&in Volvots and Brooho Silks and Satins, which 'will be found marvels for valuo. DRESS DEPARTMENT. WILLIAM RATTRAY'S Costume Cloths aro exceptionally woll done this season. There in a mileiidid line in Dark Checks, beautifully soft and durable whllo tho Fronoh Arrmircs, Bntln Pn. .limnre Biarritz and Ottoman Cloths will bo found in an endless variety of shades, and at such pi iocs as must necessarily tempt a clearance Tho Vol vetoens in Black and fashionable colours, in a rich clothy make aro a specialty, and_aro, Al valuo. 1-or thoso requiring low price goods, wo can _"rnish a rich variety of colouring in wide, durablo matorlals with trim mlnga to match. FANCY DEPARTMENTS. WTLIIAM RATTRAY has in thoso Departments an endless variety of Lacos and Lace Goods lUiilliiißS Plain, brocho, Tar'an and Velvets, Sash liibbons with narrow to match Umbrellas. Cashmere and Merino Hosiery, Dress Materials, Dress Buttons, Fans, Bags. Gloves,« o. In Gloves, all the best makes will bo found, and a special purchase of a .lino of Four-button Block Kid Gloves in tho London Market will bo offered at Is Ud tho pair, though they aro really worth doublo tho monoy. WILLIAM RATTRAY, 178, 180, and 182,- QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND.' PHOTOGRAPHY. —A. P. Williams TVTEW DRESSMAKER'S AND MlL has much pleasure In Intimating to his ___•*< LINKR'S ESTABLISHMENT. — MRS friends and tho public in general that he has DAVY has much pleasure In informing the Commenced Business in tlio Union Photographic Ladies of the City of Auckland and Suburbs Studio, junction of Pitt and Grey-streets, and that alio has commenced business In Hobson latelyocoupiodbyMrKirkman.wherohohopes atreet, opposite Clyde House, as DREssd by strict attention and punctuality to business to MAKER and MILLINER, and hopes, by endoa merit a sharo of public patronage, and is now vouring to please and by Reasonable Charges, prepared to take all kinds of Instantaneous to merit a share of the Ladies' patronage. Straw Portraits. Everything new, no old-fashion Hats and Bonnets Cleaned. Also. Music, Draw styles in the business. P.S.—Portraits taken m Ing, and Wax and other Fancy Work taught by all sorts of weathor—Noto tho address: A. P. tho Misses Davy e to^uo°ffl°&% CARDINALS' MARCH.-Cop.es may bo ofPitt andQrey-Btreets. AucKiana, -aarou jj Tad a t Eady's Musio Warehouse. Queen-st.



Drapery. QPECIAL. SPECIAL. SPECIAL. JAMES CROMBIE Takes this opportunity of thanking tho in habitants of Freeman's Bay and Ponsonby District for past favours, and hopos by Btriot attention to thoir wants to morit a continuation of the same. That he will OPEN HIS NEW and COM MODIOUS PREMISES on SATURDAY, MARCH 29, with a NEW and WELL-SELECTED STOCK of AUTUMN and WINTER DRAPERY and MILLINERY. Dress nnd Mantlomaking n all Newest Styles by experienced hands. Millinery on hand and Trimmed on the shortest notice. [Tho Present Premises FOR SALE.] "P 0 N S 0 N B Y. T. B. ROBSON'S DRESSMAKING ESTABLISHMENT. Under the Management of MISS FRIEND, who has lately arrived from England, and had Large Experience. STYLE, FIT, AND ECONOMY IS OUR MOTTO. LADIES' OWN MATERIALS CAREFULLY AND EXPEDITIOUSLY MADE UP. T. B. ITcTb SON'S Drapebv, Millinery, and Dressmaking Establishment, Ponsonby. Tea Merchants. HAVE / REMOVED/^ TO fal /j-mmm/mxm WW iTwELLESLEY %*/ STREET, 3/ at back of their 'LATE PREMISES. L' " <__ ™ R TB A" (»2/c»)i_ssa. i_.._i(»3/-_ IN HALF-POUND PACKETS, IN HALF-POUND PACKETS, Each containing a VOUCHER, Six of which en title tho Purchaser to a HANDSOME VOLUME, HANDSOME VOLUME, Which may be BELECTED FROM OUR IMMENSE STOCK OF BOOKB. Collins and Vinson, JUNCTION OF QUEEX AND GRKY-STS., Sole Aok.nts for LI-QUOR TEA COMPANY, LONDON. Optician, &c 4&*K TP I A 0 0 0 X • OPTICIAN. HAS IN STOCK SPECTACLES AND KY. GLASSES ot every description. An Aooukatb Fit Goasamtebu, COMPOUND MICROSCOPES & TKI-K SCOPES, Powerful and Cheap. AmBOID Barombtcrs, THKni_toi-t-rr__B» Klmtrio Bjxlb, Battkhueb, and Fittinob. Haaneotlo Eleotrio Maohlnos and Medical Colli- OPERA GLASSES, BINOCULAR, FIELD AND MARINE GLASSES. THEODOLITES, BEXTANTS, COMPASS K> SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT. — TAYLOU" SEWING MACHINES, The Balance of Stook of these excellen Hand and Treadlo Machines will be sold at . p*r oent discount. Nearly 000 in use In Auek OPPOSITE THE POSTOEFICH, Bbortlamd-rtrbict. HAZARD'S "SIGNAL" GLASS. IBaHH TELESCOPES W. H. HAZARD, Gtmmaker and Opticiai, 166 QUEEN STREET, At. C__XA_fn.. Corsetmakcr fTyfßS DOWN ha_ Seleot Assortment of STAY MATERIAL, In every varloty and colour STAYB, CORSETS. Upon the latest improve Country ordors punctu All parcels sent post free Stay and Coiset-inakor Uppor Hobson-stree-. Hydraulic Lime. | nHW-SONs £ HYDRAULIC LIME g | TRADE MARK 1 J.Wilson&C? i I AUCKLAND, N.Z. p<HAP CONCRETE. Our PRICES, from date, will bo as follows, In quantities of Throo Bags and over: GROUND ROCHE .. Is Gd Pbr Busiuh. ROUGH ROCHE .. ..Is PLASTERING LIME .. Is CD „ SLAKE LIME ..Is SAND, PIPES, and BRICKS, AS USUAL. J. WILSON & CO. Auckland, April 17,1881. /GROUND LIMB. GROUND LIMB FOR SALE SOUTHOATB 8 MAHURANGI HYDRAULIC GROUND ROCHE LIME. In any quantity, for Concrete Paths, Fleort Cellars, Sec (next to stone flagging is un rivalled for durability and hard-setting qualities). For tanks and other wet work It Is a first-class material. B. HANS, SOLE AGIHI, pUBTOMS-imUBT



Ironmongery. ~~ **_____________i_________^^^^** JB, B Ii A I X I 1, • VIOrORIA-BTBKW. IMPORTER OF BUILDERS' & FURNISH ING IRONMONGERY Dibcot ntoi. MA2.crAoTU_uaa. Haa for Sale, at Low Rates— Carpenters' Tools Nails, Locks, Hinges Kitchen Ranges Register Grates, In great Variety Marble and enamelled Slate Mantelpiece* Largest Stock In Auckland Marble, Eleotroplate, Curb, and other Fendere Galvanized Iron, Sheet Lead, and Zlao Slate, Cement, and Plaster INSPECTION INVITED Cheap Hardware House, , 234, QUEEN-STHEET, AIOKIiAND. J. & J. Dickey HAVE FOR SALE ROWATT'S ANUCAPNIC LAMPS, Also, EXTRA BURNERS, FONTS, GLOBES, AND WICKS, And a Great Variety »t CHIMNEYS. RODGERS'S, LOCKWOOD'S, ft WTOFALL'S TABLE 4 POCKET CUTLERY. JOHNSON'S CELEBRATED SCISSORS. CLARK'S BOILERS, SAUCEPANS, fto., GRIFFITHS'S PATENT TEA AND COFFEE POTS. STAMPED TINNED MEAT AND MB DISHES, BASINS AND MILK PANS, All Sizes, BUCKETS, TUBS, PAILS, AND OVENS, BROOMS, SCRUBBERS, WHISKS, &c, HAIR, CLOTH, fo NAIL BRUSHES. PARKESSfBLACK'S, AND LYNDON'S SPADES AND DIGGING FORKS, GARDEN-HOES, RAKES, fo TROWELS. DISSTON, SORBY, AND SPEAR AND JACKSON'S HAND, RIP, AND TENNON SAWS. AXES, ADZES, TOMAHAWKS AND CHISELS, AUGERS, PLANES, HAMMERS, BRACES, TWIST AND PATENT BITS, AU. SIZES, LOCKS, HINGE NAILS, & BRASSWARB, SCOTT'S GENUINE WHITE LEAD, RAW, BOILED, & LINSEED OIL, FIVE PER CENT. DISCOUNT ALLOWED TO CASK TUBOHASEBS On all Sales amounting to 20a and upwards. J. & J. DICKH 234. QUEEN-STREBT. MeiHenl. J1 R. WILKINS; J CONSULTING SURGEON, at his Sargory fcr GENERAL PRACTICE: Mornings—lo until 12 o'clock Evening—7.3o until BLBO. Afternoons ft to * more especially for EYE, EAR. and THROAT DISEASES. CONSULTING ROOMS: "orner Queen-street and West Queen-street opposite South British Insuranco Buildings, Auckland. "jl/TR W. H. JONES, M.R.C.V.S..L. ■*■*•*- (Member of the Royal Collcgo of Voter mary Surgeons, London), late Veterinary Sur geon, North Metropolitan Tramway Company, London, has commenced practice in Auckland, and may be consulted on Diseases of Horses, Cattle, and Domesticated Animals at the Masonic Hotel, Princes-street. All communica tions loft nt Mr Haslott's, Chemist, Queen-st. will rocolve prompt attention. Telephono No. 10. The Register of Mombors of tho Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons can be seen at Mr -Taale-t... RATS! RATS! RATS l-Use SHARLAND'S PHOSPHOR PASTE, Rats eat it greedily, and die; no smell. Price, Ono Shilling a Bottle. V. C. SHARLAND opposite Post-offloe. ■VTBKvOUa DKBILITV. Br. E. C. West's _-._ti.vi. and Brain Treat mknt, a guaranteed Speoltlo for Hysteria, Dl.._ I neas, Convulsions, Fits, Nervous Neuralgia Headache, Nervous Prostration caused by th_ nseof alcohol or tobacco, Wakefulness, Mental Depression, Softening of the Brain resulting in Insanity, and leading ;o misery, decay, and death, Promature Old Age caused by over-exer Uon of the brain, youthful folly, or over-lndul gence. Each box contains one month's treat ment, 6s a box, or six boxes for 255, sent bj mail prepaid on receipt of price. WE GUARANTEE SIX BOXES To oure any ease. With each order received by ub for sir boxes, accompanied with 255, we will send the purchaser our written guarantee to re fund the money if the treatment does not effeol a oure. Guarantees Issued only by J. P. KING AND SONS, Chemists. Queen-street Auokland. Gnnsmith, W. E V 1T T- GUNMAKER, JO%*L; T*-_ |sr Queen street, If i^^__^P^ <jf'' AUCKLAND KSMfw _^f (Opposite the City Market). __ii_____^i mf\ Established 1859. IS__E|__Sh3"'W^M Intonding Buyers should In- Xl T-Slffli-iSI J e Pect tno LAKOE STOCI- Of ISltiißErJ'P—^ Breech and Muzzle-loading KiJSsllif Guns on hand. Thoy will soe Hx s_wi .-^'l tuo BEST VALUE in Auokland. It" WtrtS? Every gun thoroughly examin es Wl ed and guaranteed beforo deli- Bfiav Hanimerless Guns, with Siemens g|| Patent Steel Barrels. 12 and 20 gauge; MWS Silver's Patent Anti-recoil Butt Plates; I?i Webley's Bull Dog and Irish Consta ts II bulary Revolvers, alsohisNew Patent e|| Self-extracting Revolver; Kynoch's Mg| Patent " Perfect" Reloading Metallic *&___ Cartridge Cases and Crimpers ; Eley's ' Efti Revolver Ammunition and Metallio E™ Cartridge Cases ; Newcastle Chilled Shot! Curtiss and Harvey and Pigon Wilk's and Laurence's Gunpowder; Eley's Wadding and Cartridge Cases; Powder Flasks, Shot Pouches, Game Bags, Gun Ca.es. Cartridgo Belts. GUn Oil, Tow for Gun (.leaning, Ferret Huzzies and Bells, Saloon Itiflea, Air Canes. Itroeoh-10.-line Implements, Fishing Tackle, Cutlery. Fire works. REPAIRS, lnoluding Browning and Re stocking, specially attended to. and satisfaction guaranteed. D EVITT _J. _L_i . X A i , (J U j,_ MKEB J- IMPORTER 251, QUBHX BTBBBT. AUCKLAND.