CITY COUNCIL.

The weekly meeting of this body was held last night. Present: The Mayor, and Councillors Mascfiold, Holland, Oarratt, La Roche, Fleming, Stevenson, Mackechnio, Offer, Field, Dacre, Dovoro, I Carper, Crowthor, Montague, Marshall, Aickin, Burns. CoßltESl'ONDKSTCE.'—Letters were recoived and disposed of as follows :—From W. and G. Winstono, requesting permission to blast rock on cliff between Albert and Hobson street: Agreed to upon applicants executing a deed exonerating Council from liability. From tho Chairman of tho Newton Highway Board requesting that the gorso should be cleared ofl tho district roads : Agreed to. From J. M. Speed enclosing for Council's approval a memo, of lease Chadwiclc to Tobacco Co., containing a right of way: Referred to Stroots Committee. From GorvoHO Thorp asking that the footpaths in Vornon-street should bo asphalted : writer to bo informed that Council will do tho wsrk. From Janios Bruco desiring that' Baker - i-trcet should bo surveyed and restored to it.s proper width : Preferred to Streets Committee From Conlon and Regan (contractors for tho formation of Montague and Cobdcnatrcots, Newton), stating thut by a misunderstanding thoy had dono 943 cubic yards more filling-in at Montague-street than was specified, and asking an allowance at tho rate of Is lid per yard therefor, £<">H 18x !)d in all: Referred to Streets Committee. From Herbert H. Smith, soliciting tho Council's patronago for his approaching entertainments at tho Opera House : Writer to bo informed that tho Council decline, at present, to accord their patronago to other than charitable entertainments.

Tiiamuar Depot.—The following letter ro tramways was received:—"Auckland* 83, Queen-street, 27th February, 1884. To the Mayor and City Councillors. Gentle men,- —As it is the intention of tlio City of Auckland Tramways and Suburban Land Company to start running the tram earn us soon as tlio lino is completed between corner end of Queen-street and junction of Pitt-street with Karangahapo Koad, I have the honour, on their belfulf, to request permission to erect a temporary shed of galvanised iron in Little Queen street, on lot at present held by Messrs Odium and Smith, such ulicd to bo used as a dopOt for tramcars until such time as our Ponsonby depot is connected with main "lines.—l have, <fee., F. A. White, Secre tary."—lt was resolved to reply that the Council would authorise a permit being is sued upon tho Company executing an agreement to bo drawn up by the Cor poration Solicitor at tlio Company's expense that the building should bo re moved within a short time, and failing that tho Council might enter and resume samo, the object being that tho building should not remain contrary to the building require ments of tho city.

Jekvois Road. —A petition was pro sontcd by Cr. Dovore from tho ratepayers and residents of this thoroughfaro, praying that tenders should bo called for making it as soon as possible.—Referred to Streets Committee.

Leoal Committee.—This Committee re commended :—(1) Ro nightsoil contractor's letter concerning private utilisation of nightsoil, that unless a nuisance is created tho Council havo not tho power to inter fero ; (2) that the engrossed deed for Emily Place work f.ie signed in terms of Council's recommendation ; (3) that High-street bo straightened on Messrs Mornn and Co. paying all expenses, and that tho 15 feet on tho western sido be purchased.—The report was adopted.

Streets Committee.—Tlio report of this Committeo contained tlio following recom mondations : —(1) That Mr Lylo's claim for compensation re Wellington-street works be not entertained ; (2) that P, Glcoson's application for meter supply to hotel in Hobson-strcct be refused, being contrary to by-law; (3) that a rato of 20s per annum bo charged for tho supply of ineturs to buildings; (4) that proposed addition to Uritoinart Hotel bo granted ; (5) that a lamp be erected in SarMield-street; (0) lliat tho Engineer bo instructed to maUo repairs in Douglas-street until levels are fixed ; (7) that a street bo made, as indicated by plan, on Porter's land, Pon sonby ; (8) that Franklyn Road and l'agct street, Sentinel Road and Iroland-street bo treated as urgent works, tenders to bo called this season. Tho Committee also reported ro J. M. Alexander's iottor (for J. V. Breda) concerning tho filling-in at Wel lington-street, that after making inquiries, thoy wero not aware that tho Council otlieials in any v,*ay interfered in tho filling-in, and thoy had there fore no recommendation to mako. An animated discussion took placo upon tho eighth clause, tho result of which was tho inclusion of Symonda-street and Kyber Pass Road as urgont works.—Tho report as amended was then adopted. Tenders pok Lamp Heads.—The follow ing tenders were recoived for tho supply of lamp heads: —J. Dickenson, £1 Gs Gd each ; Paul and Schenk, £G9 for 50 ; F. and W. Fowler, £71 Gs for 50 ; Branston and Forstor, £75 for !50; Henry Waite, £1 2s Gd each. Mr Waite's tender was accepted. Mocn't-stkeet. —A letter was received from Dr. Wine complaining that the exca vation in Mount-street had cut off the access to his stable, and asking that means should be taken to restore it. —Agreed to afford tomporary means of accoss in tho mean-

Waterworks Material.—Messrs Win gato and Burns's tondor being tho lowest for supply of waterworks material, wasaccopted on the Engineer's recommendation. Leavk of Absence.—A month's sick leave was granted to Cr. Thompson. Lock Hospital.—ln reply to Cr. Mon tague, the Mayor said that if anyone is allowed to visit the Lock Hospital without his permission the regulations were being broken. Inquiries would bo made from the matron.—Crs. Montague and Laßoche remarked that residents in the neighbour hood of the Lock Hospital wore making complaints in regard to the visits of un desirable characters.

Fire Brigade Plant fob Ponsonby.— The Mayor road a memo, from the Town Clerk requesting authority to havo tiro brigade plant stationed at Ponsonby, nnd suggesting that instructionß.shouldbe given to tlio Fire Brigado Superintendent to pro vido attendance of men required.—A dis cussion ensued, in the course of which Cr. Aickin said the insurance companies had combined to establish a high tariff.— Cr. Dovore said this was notso, the Royal Fire Insurance Co.',would not agree to such a proposal.—Cr. Crowther moved the sus pension of tho standing orders, with a view to movo that four mon bo appointed to attend to the plant at Ponsonby, and bo roady for duty.—The suspension, however, was opposed, and the recommendation in tho memo, was therefore adopted. Cook and Grey Streets.—Cr. Montague moved:—"That tho question of acquiring tho balance of current leases of properties at Cornor of Cook and Grey-streots, also the sale of the unleased properties, be re ferrod to the Financo Committeo to roport upon."—Agreed to. Water Meteus.—Cr. Crowther moved : —"That the Consulting Engineor bo re quested to report to tho Council at its noxt meeting the advisability or otherwise of allowing meters to bo placed immediately beyond tho cylinder of water onginos."— Carried.

Tho rough minutes wero then road and the Council rose,

THAMES GAS COMPANY.

Half-yearly Meeting.

The half-yearly meeting of llio above Com pany was hold yesterday afternoon, Mr C. J. Stone, Chairman of Directors, being in the chair. Tho profit and loss account sub mitted by tho Secretary (Mr F. A. White) showed that tho expenses for tho year amounted to £1,124 4s 10d, tho principal items being—Coal account, £344 15s ; salaries, £225 ; general expenses, £20G 10s lid; stokers' wages, £103 lGs ; and wear and tear and- extension of mams, £145 13s 2d ; while the receipts made up a total of £I,CS6 13s, leaving a credit balance of £5G2 Ss 2d, Tho balnceeshcet showed cash in hand and in bank to the amount of i'72B 13s lid, and debts due to the tuno of £308 18s 7d. In moving tho adoption of tho report and balance-sheet, the Chairman said that in consequence of tho reduction in the price of gas by. 2a Gd per thousand feet, the balance on profit and loss account for the past half year was not suQicienl' to pa;./ the usual dividend, which nuces.iito.tt'.d tin- Mj.prnpniv ii.ii, of a slim ..1 £7K I:X Uy i.-ti;i-.;i:;;ll;c cii.i: I'.'fl to cWI; is Si ,■;, i(L>i».l iv ii iuai u\ '. the r : \QSQ of thr.' ii«:;t t':tm tlic t-iv-I'i upoii i the consumption of gas did not warrant tho continuance of this dividend, tho price of the commodity would have to be increased again. The motion was secondod by the Hon. P. Di{?nan, M.E,C.,andcarried. —This was all the business.

THE FATAL FIRE AT MASTERTON.

An Agonising Sceno Dcsoribed.

(BY TELEQIU.PH —OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

The following evidence was given at the Magisterial inquiry on Wednesday by the father of the boy burned at the late fire :— John Hending deposed : I reside above tlie Railway Stntion. About half-past five this morning we were all in bed, except the little boy now present. He had been making a firo, and came to the bedroom, asking about some butter. His mother told him where the butter was, and ho went away. Shortly afterwards we heard a sound of ciaolding, and my wife and I jumped up. My wife ran upstairs, and I noticed that there was a firo above the lining boards of tho ceiling. I rushed to the pump with a bucket, but on getting outside saw tho roof burning. Tho roof of tho lean-to and main building were on firo, and in ono place a hole had been made through tho shingles. Seeing I could do no good there, I ran to the front of tho house to ace if the children wero safe, and mot my wifoand children, including two of Campboll's, coming out. I sang out "Are you all right?" My wife replied, " Yos, I tl.ink we are;" but directly after wards looked round and said she missed one, adding afterwards that she could not nee Sydney. I rushed into tho house and tried to get upstairs, but could not reach tho top. When half-way up I was driven back by tho (lames. I tried to crawl beneath, but the flames teemed to full on me, singing my hair and stupifying me. I rolled back on the mat, and although the open door was besido me, the smoke was so dense that I could not see it. This all happened in about a tenth of the time occupiod in giving the evidence. I got a ladder and broke in the upstairs window. The flames rushed out, and I could see thero was no chance of rescuing tho boy. I tried the window at the opposite end of the house, but the smoke was rolling out, and 1 could see nothing of the lad. Sydney was about eight years of age. I saw the remains that were found in the fire, and believe them to bo those of my son.' To a juryman : I believe I heard his voice when I was on the stairs, but I cannot be certain. The. fire must havo originated through a spark from the chimney catching the shingles.

The jury returned a verdict that the boy was suffocated, and the fire accidental.

Two residents, Messrs Wm, Hollar and Walter Kapp, started a subscription list for the family, and in a few hours raised over £100.

THE PARNELL FIRE.

Report by Superintendent Huglioe.

At tho City Council meeting last night, the following report anent tho recent fire at Parnell was received from Mr Superin tendent Hughes :—"Firo Brigade Station, 28, 2, '84. Sir,—l have to report that shortly after one o'clock yesterday morning, word was received at the Brigade Station that there was a fire at Alten Road or Stanley-street. I woke the groom in Mr Quick's stables for him to got a horse for the hose-reel; waited some time, nndguo liorae appearing, started the Brigade with hose-reel and ladder truck, following them shortly afterwards, accompanied by Dr. Dawson, and overtook them about one hundred yards from the scene of the fire, which was in Manakau-road Parnell. Halted the Brigado and proceeded to the scene of the fire. I was asked why I had stooped tho brigade. I stated my instruc tions were not to go beyond the city boundary. I was then aßked to lend some hose. 1 said I could not, but I would do the best 1 could for thorn by advising Cap tain Field, of tho Salvage Corps what course to take to stop the fire. I saw Captain Field, and pointed out the points to be attacked. Wo ran out the Salvage Corps 200 feot of 2-inch lioso, found the city hydrant would not fit tho Parnell hydrant. I sent a man to the Parnell turncock for one of their hydrants; had hose connected and tho water directed on tho points referred to. I also advised the men holding the branch belonging to the Parnell Council to keep the water directed on a certain point of the building, and that the stream from the Salvago Corps, and there would .meet and thus check the fire. This was done, and the lire chocked. I then left, having previously sent the Bxigade to their station. I have been suffering from a severe cold on the lungs, so pleaae excuse me for not having report in yesterday. —John Hughes, Superintendent, Auckland Fire Brigade. Tho Mayor: In moving that this report be referred to the Fire Alarms Cominitteo, I do so with the full knowledge that a con siderable amount of feeling exists in connec tion with tho matter dealt with in it, and it certainly needs inquiry. I do not say that the feeling is wrong; I think, however, that it necessitates an inquiry. My own opinion i» supported by good authority—the Stab's loader to-night. Without further com mont, therefore, I move that this report be referred to the Fire Alarms Committee for inquiry. Cr. Harper: I beg to second the motion. I think the Council hare acted quite right in keeping the Brigade to their proper sphere—the protection of the city. It is a great pity, however, that when the Brigad* found themselves at the fire, they did not render assistance. I am glad that the mattor is to be referred to a Committee, 80 that tho blame, if there is any, may be placed on the proper shoulders. The motion passed without further re mark.

CORRESPONDENCE.

Bay of Islands Coal Company.

(To the Editor.)

Sm, —On Wednesday last ycu published a letter from Mr John Denniston re the status of the Bay of Islands Goal Company. I cannot believo that ho is in earnest, seeing that ho signs himself "A Mining Engineer," when he compares the " old, slow, and expensive system of prospective borings with the simple, easy, expeditious, and cheap work of the diamond drill." I may remark that I have myself put down Boveral both shallow and deep holes by tho old system, the last ono in New South Wales boing nearly SOO feet in depth ; and I am quite satisfied from my long ex perience in such matters that no one could nave been more economical in conducting the operations (considering the depth) than I was, and the last few feet of that hole cost close on 35s per foot, which, I believe, will compare very favourably with the cost of English boring operations where wages aro only about one-half j and although I have not personally superin tended any holes put down with the diamond drill, yet I am in a position to provo that some of tho deep prospecting holes, from 1,000 to 2,000 feet, put down in Moore Park and other places near Sydney, did not cost more than 5s per foot, and the work was done in less than half the time that would have been occupied by the old system. And in regard to the system now in operation in England, I expect the English mining cngineors will not be so tar behind tho colonies as Mr Denni son would have tho people hero to believe they are, when he states that they still use tho old in preference to the diamond drill apparatus; and in reference to Mr Dennisons remarks about the unnecessary expense incurred in prospecting or proving faulty ground, I should like to learn from him what course he would pursue in the event of his meeting with a fault (or "hitch," as lie calls it) which throws the seam out of its ordinary course (up or down as the case may be) 1 Would he abandon that portion of the mine for the sake of expending a few pounds in proving the fault? My 40 years of practical mine engineering makes it yory plain to me what ought to be done in a case of this kind. I, however, agree with Mr Dennison as to hU remarks in one portion of his letter, namely, that it may be futile in the dirootors of the Bay Company asking the Government to helpthem to defray the expenses of pros pecting their ground, as tho thinning out of their seam, and consequent expenditure thoreon, must, as a natural sequence, be borno by themselves as being one of tho risks and difficulties met with in mining speculations. Thero are several mining companies in New Zealand who, I know well, are quite as prepared as the Bay Com pany to [receive Government aid, and who are just as well entitled to help from that source as the Bay Company. And, lastly, h.* regards bit Deiinwon's advice re a report ■■■. n L'oiuptfuiit en ;inif..-i- m I have now w uomif-otiwi viiui'Aev with tin.; Com*. U.xpi iron '_•::.-.■.;.! \iciuyxy, I uilfyj that subjei;i also hot having tho slightest wish or desiro to adviso the directors or shareholders what they should do. lam told that the seam of coal has thinned down from 13 or 14 feet to something like 3 or 4 foet_ thick, which means a considerable addition to cost o^product|oi^h|np^r

expect the prospective, boring operation, ahead. II such is the case, in 3 opinion, the next best thing they could d would be to find out by some mean, how far tho seam continues in its thin state which I expect they have been doing with the diamond drill. But perhaps a divining rod, or maybe a magic wand could be brought into requisition to induce some of the extinct volcanoes in that quarter to undo what they have dono thousands of years ago, namoly, to make the rugged surface and disturbed stratification intoa continuous series of level layers of strata and fertile plains.—l am, &c, R. W. Moody . Mining and Civil Engineer.

HE AUCKLAND jfiVKNING STAR, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 1864.

Printed and Published by the Proprietor' HENRY BRETT, of Symonds-street, at hi* General Printing OflJco, Wyndham-street, I*



\ " Auctions. I— OHN LEYDON.] [EDWARD LEYDO^. « TO-MORROW, at 11 o'clock. JOHN AND E. LEYDON will soil at tholr Mart, Qucon-strcet, HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, consisting o(-8ulto. Sofas, Drossine Tables, Wash stands, Bods, Bedding, Carpets, Tables, Chairs, Cutlery, Glassware, Crockery, S. S. Goods, K. P. do. Fancy Goods, &c. &c, &o. MONDAY, MARCH 3. UNREDEEMED PLEDGES. T> ARTHUR lias received instructions jLXit from Messrs Kecsing and Bloom to sell at his Mart, ALL THE UNREDEEMED PLEDGES FkOM THE VICTORIA PAWN OFFICE, A'ictoria-htrkkt, and tho NEWTON PAWN OFFICE. Welleslry-strkkt, ou MONDAY next, March 3, at 11 o'clock, Tho GOODS comprise-020, Diamond Ring; 611, D.C. Watch: 711!. Brooch and Locket; 758, Kavolvcr; 7fi7, King; 77(>, ucneva Watch and King; 755. Gold King; 7'.W, Telescope; 81.1,0. F.G. Watch; 851, Concertina; !»!>. S.H.U Watch: 919, Cloak; 9H. 17 Planes; Ml, .Battery and Book: !U5, O.F.S.G. Watch and Chain; 951, Watch, -I Chains, Locket, &c.; 955, 3 Volumes; 956, Field Glasses: !87, Album; 243, Revolver; 250, l^uty's O.F.G.G. Watch and Chain; 299, S.H.L. Watch ; fltt). S.H.A. Watch and Chain; S»f,t);K.SJj. Watch; 53.1, Ring; COS, 2 SetsSUvor Knives, Poflrw- and Spoons, and Silver Cigar Caso; GO", Gold Necklet, Locket, Brooch, Brace let, und Diamond Ring; 62H, Holy Bible; C6O, Brooch and Earrings; 714, Gold Locket; 723, Gold Albeit; 7CO, Watch and Gold Chain; 767, 8.11.0. Watch. &o.; 781. Cake Basket and Butter Pot; 792, Horso Enema and Stomach Pump: 7!).>. S.H.G. Watch; 809, Gold Locket; 829, O.F.G. Watch: 811. Diamond Scarf Ring; 802, S.H. Keyless Watch; 868, Gold O.F. Watch and Chain; 870, S.O.F. Watch. Also, About 300 PARCELS OF CLOTHING, con sisting of Suits of Clothes, Women's Clothing, Bedding, &c. R. ARTHUR, Auctioneer. W, 3. COCHRANE.] [JAS. PAOBB, TUESDAY, MARCH 4. DRAWING-RoOl>r~iuiTES, WALNUT TABLES,. BUHL CABINET, BOOK CASE, DINING TABLE, BRUSSELS CARPETS, PIANOFORTE, HOUSE HOLD FURNITURE, VALUABLE BREECH-LOADING GUN. mnii Subscribe™ will aell, at their JL Rooms, Queen-straet, on Tuesday, Ith March, at 11 o'clock. A Tory handsoma Walnut Drawing-room Butta, 9 plaocß. in Cretonne, with Curtains to match: Walnut Pianoforte, by Broad wood; Blaok-and-Gold Drawing - room Suits. 9 pieces; raluable Cabinet, blaok, inlaid with Buhl-work; Walnut Oval Table, Brussels Carpets, Marble Clooki Rlmu Boole Case, Fenders and Irons, Oa Dining Table, Cane Easy Chairs. Can Lounge. Walnut Whatnot, Mahogany Cheftonior, Linoleum, Curtain Poles, choice Dresden Figures, Vases, and Orna ments ; Sot Tortoise-shell Trays; Sheila, Curios, Oak Hall Hatstand, Cedar Cabinet; Bedroom Suite, consisting of Bedstead, Chest Drawers, four Chairs, Table, am Washstand. ToUet (China) Set; Kitokon Utensils, Stable Requisites, etc. Also, at 12 o'd«ok, A valuable Breech-loading Double-barrel Gun, by Reilly & Co., London, with cose and fittings complote. The Above Choice Furniture, tho property oi a gentleman leaving tho colony, is or a Tory superior class to that usually to be ebtoined, and being nearly new is in first-rate condition. SAMUEL COCHRANE 4 SON, Auctioneers. SATURDAY, MARCH 8, At 12 o'clock. THE undersigned have received instruc tion* to sell By public auction (by order of the Rotfisr.-ar of the Supremo Court) at their Auction ain't. Queen-street, on Saturday, the eighth day of Afctruh next, at noon, ALL THAT IMPROVED FARM, contain ins SWo. St. 32p., situate near Hamilton East, Wuikato, buing allotments 178,179, 210, 211 22, 213 and 2U, and part of 181 of Uio Parish of Klrikiriroa (now in the occupation of J. 13. Whyto, Esq.) and adjoining the Township of CUudelonds. The farm is well and substantially fenced and subdlTidcd into suitable iiiiddock.s. Tho whole (with the exception of n small portion consisting of Valuable Hush) ia under erase, or in cultiva tion. Tlieiv is a small dwulling-house and out buildings on tlio property. Title-Under tie Land Transfer Act For further particulars apply to tho under signed, where tho Conditions of Sale may bo Been. B. TONKS AND CO., Auctioneers, Queen-street, Auckland. B. lOKKS, [R. O. OARR. [B, D. TONKS. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19. E L L E R S LIE. ELIERSLIE. ELLERSLIE, TO GENTLEMEN AND OTHERS REQUIRING SUBURBAN VJLLA , SJTES.. SUBSTANTIAL CONCRETE RESI DENCE AND EIGHT ACRES OF VOLCANIC LAND. H2 LARGE ALLOTMENTS OP ONE ACRE AND UPWARDS. FIVE ALLOTMENTS, SUITABLE FOR " BUSINESS PURPOSES. B. TONKS & CO. TXAVE been instructed to Sell, on Wed» nesday, March 19, at 12 o'clock noon, The following CHOICE, q^OItfERTIEB, situated at ELLERSLIE:— ;, -' •ghat. largq'and substantially-built CON CRETE RESIDENCE of 12 Rooms, replete with conveniences; admirably situated in the centre of about EIGHT ACRES of Volcanio LAND, suitably fyilrt Out with Cholco OrnamentaJ Tr,ecs and Shrubs; also, large commodious /'! Stable,', and all necessary Outbjtfldjngs^ i Twenty-t|WO largo. Allotment?, adjoining the above, from ono to two and: a-halt acres of rich volcanio land, laid down in good Bra??. Klvc Allotments near tho EUerslle Hotel, suitable for business sites. The ttliOVo proportlca aro a,l.\ choice sites/close to the Railway StaUop, and are thus within easy disirti.ii.' of Iq\v».i, cither by roll or road. Plans now ready. Cards to v! iw tho Residence from auctioneers. MONDAY, 3kli MARCH, 1884, UNDER .DISTRAINT FOR KENT. OATS AND HAY AT EAST TAMAKI. I" , ■ /:<»■• l>. F. EVANS HAS* received instructions to sell by liW.lk auction, on the premises, Park ■■Farm, necir Sfimpton Court. East Tamakl I under Distraint for Rent, on Monday, the 3rd I March, 188J, at 11 o'olock, I ' 220 Eiiclistliis season's Oats, containing 880 | littdicls (move or less) I *•:' 2 staeu!»ialiont 10 tons) New Oaten Hay s vijl' aiuolc Oaten Straw (about 25 tons) I D. F. EVANS, Auctioneer. I nOlVi.jA.Yi \'ARDS. [it TplOß SALE, at the Durham Yards, ji J} every Tuesday, at U o'clock, Et HHHCB, TALLOW, WOOL, and SKINS. H^si'* ■ PUNTER & NOLAN,': ']' *



ALFRED IllKUKlLtiNlh TUESDAY, MARCH 4, AND WEDNESDAY, MARCH 5. IMPORTANT SALE OF HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, BUGGIES, HORSES, AND STOCK. THE undersigned has received instruc tions from the Executors in tho Estate of the late R. J. Taylor, Esq., to sell, at hla late residence, Glendowie, Tnnmki West, on Tues day, March I, THK "WHOLE OF THE LIVE STOCK, Consisting of— 1000 Well-bred Leicester Ewes 700 Lambs 9 Horses, among which may be mentioned tho wcll-kno\yn Steeplechaser Misfor tune, a beautiful jumper, and perfect lady's hack; Silvurside, llrst-claas lady's hack; quiet Buggy Pony, Toby ; Farmer's Good Family Horse, being very staunch and quiet English-built Waggonette Hooded Buggy Open Buggy Harnoss and Saddlery Plg9 and Poultry And on WEDNESDAY, MARCH ii, THK WHOLE OF HIS HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, Consisting of— Very Handsome Drawing-room Suite Piano by Lipp Piano by Collard Dining-room and Bedroom Suites Kitchen and Dairy Utensils Garden Tools &c, Ac. i &c. Sale to commence each day at 12 o'clock. Conveyance will leave Crowttier's Stables at 10 a.m. sharp on each day of sale. Luncheon provided. Catalogues obtainable from the Auctioneers in a few days. ALFRED BUCKLAND. THURSDAY, MARCH 6. THE REMUERA YARDS. FOR SALE, nt tho Romueia Yards, on Thursday next, 80 Well-bred Four-year-old Oxen, in fresh condition, Also. 9 Two toothed Grey-faced Rama ALFRED BUCKLAND. THURSDAY, MARCH fi. THE REMUERA YARDS. FOR SALE, at tho Remuora Yards, on Thursday, March G, Dairy Cows, Store Cattle 150 Head Well-fatted Cattle 700 Fat Sheep and Lambs Fat and Store Pigs 9 Grey-faced Rams ALFRED BUCKLAND. THURSDAY. MARCH 6. THE REMUERA YARDS. FOR SALE, at the Rejanera Yards, on Thursday i oxt, 9 TWO TOOTH GREY-FACKD ItAMS ALFRED BUCKLAND. SATURDAY, MARCH 8, 1884, AT 11 O'CLOCK. THE undersigned has received instruc tions from V. R. Claude, Ksq.. who is leav ing for England, to sell, at his Farm, at Papa toitoi, on Saturday, March 8, at 11 o'clock, the following :— 90 Head Cattle, one to three years 37 Pedigree J.ineoln Ewes 1 Pedigree Lincoln Ham 20 Fat "Wethers 20 Lambs f> Heavy Draught Marcs Si Three-year-old Colts 1 Two-year-old Colt 2 Two-year old Fillies 1 Yearling Colt 1 Yearling Filly 3 Foals 1 Hoy's Pony (very quiet) 1 Wood's Twine Keaper and Dinder 1 Eureka Mower 1 Cambridge Roller 1 Horse Rake 1 Randall Disc Harrow 2 Floxible Harrows 1 Zig-zag narrow 1 Three-furrow Plough (Dunwoodle) 1 Two-furrow Plough (Wallace) 1 Singlo-furrow Plough (Hornsby) 1 Moulding Plough 1 American Waggon and Frame 1 Dray and Framo 1 Spring Cart 1 Cortland Waggon 1 Amorican Backboard Buggy 1 Pony Cart 1 Broadcast Sowing Machino, by Wallace Plough, leading and buggy har ness, boy's saddles, tools, oats, etc, etc The implements are nearly new and all in first rate working order. LUNCHEON PROVIDED. ALFRED BUCKLAND, Auctioneer. nOUNTEV CATTLE SALES Waiuku—Saturday, March 1 Pukekohe—Monday, Maroh 3 Pokono—Monday, March 17 nrnry—Wednesday, Maroh 19 Papakura—Wednesday, March 20 ALFRED BUCKLAND. FRIDAY, MARCH 14., THE HAYMARKET. DOWNING'S FARM. AT NORTH HEAD, K^PARA. FOR SALE, at tiareh-o o'c'.ock, on Friday, March li, s& $n, upset price of &100, THE FARM AS-NORTH HEAD, KAIPARA, lately occupied^ Mr E. Downing, containing 171.£ cFviL!* 1' fw£ cd- with good dwelling and 2 ut,b"Ud%3. Farm is in good order, m all fiMOO hap been expended upon it. Sto,ck c«n be taken at a, Valuation. ALFRED BUCKLAND. TUESDAYS, THE HAYMARKET. SALE OF WOOL, SHEEPSKINS, HIDES. TALLOW. HAY and STRAW, eaoh TUESDAY, at 12 o'clock. ola*-™> ALFRED BUCKLAND. TjiOß PRIVATE SALE, on liberal terms, JJ tho Estate of Wra. [McLaughlin, Ego. containing about 3.000 acres, in lota of 40 acres and upwardß, as may be agreed upon. Thit property is near the Papatoitoi Station; h* j been in grass for about 20 years; is. we' n adapted for agriculture, and is in good has r t for cropping as well as bearing good grass at the present timff Terms: One-third Ov ih* balanoa can, remain at 6. per cent,—Applj to Wra.M<;Lfl,ughlia,Esq..oif "w w ALFRBO BUCKLA*' ,o. FOR SALE, a Chojoo Farm, foncod»Jind in jrass, equally near the Klhikihl anr\ T a Awa mutu Townshipa, containing 586 across ALLOTMENTS Nqs, Si and 35, crmui ning 108 icre«, at Whiriwb'.vi, near Waiutra; substan -lally fenood; fronting the Maoris 1 roof I loading a Walkatq H/eads. FARM it North Head, Kair>ar.e, < ontainintr 171 aerSa; all fenced. Thoro fa agamd Dwollmg 'O'Vie and Farm Buildings erected on the property, which is mostly in gtasa. A FARM of 100 acres, witfc ©att> ige in good order; fenced, well watered,, ami. with other improvements; within two mJJe^ of a railway station. Price required, J^Xh. ALFRED BUCKIuSm). Anetions. AX AN EARLY DATE. LANIX. LAND. LAND. MESSKS K. &A. ISAACS ' HA.YE. received instructions from the Trustees in tho Kstate of E. Downing an* Co. to Sell by Auction, at an early date, Alt that FREEHOLD and LEASEHOLD ESTATE known as OATLANDS, situ ated in the Northern Wairoa, and adjoin ing the Union Steam Sash and Door Company's Mills, ARATAPU. For further particulars apply to E. & A. ISAACS, Merchants and Auctioneers. Barristers and Solicitors. CARD.I ; • MR ARCHD. BUCHANAN, Solicitor. Office: St-Muuko Chambers (opposite Bank of New Zealand), Queen-street "I M . S P E E D , * BARRISTER AND SOLICITOR, High-street. ■ . MR. A. E. W HITAK ER, BARRISTER AND SOLICITOR.



. Hotels. TMPERIAL HOTEL, CORNER OF QUEEN AND FORT STREETS. T. T. ANDKRSON, PrOphietoii, Begs to Inform the Publio that ho Is now ready to recolvo Boarders at his New Hotel, where they will find every aecomraodation. Hot Cold, and Shower Baths. Large, Spaciouß Bedrooms. Luncheon from Ito 2. MASONIC HOTEL, DEVONPORT, NORTH SHORE. \V. 11. PEARCE Has much pleasure in intimating that the whale of the extensive additions and alterations to the Masonio are now finally completed. Persons dcßirona of residing In tins delightful district will, by patronising the above Hotel, receive every attention required to inako them happy and comfortable. The rooms lire lotty, well ventilated, neatly and elegantly furnished. Select Suiti'9 ot Apartments. Private Sitting rooms. One of tho finest Billiard-rooms in the Colony, fltted with everything new and first class. BATHINGS—Fresh and Salt Wntor. UUGGIKS supplied in five minutes' notlco. W. 11. PEARCE. HOWARD'S NEW COMMERCIAL AND FAMILY HOTEL, Opposite the Railway Station, WHANGARKI. This is by far tho largest, best-appointed, and most comfortable Hotel North of Auckland, containing Suites of Private Rooms for Families, with Piano, Bath, Commercial, Dining, and Smoking Rooms. SPLENDID BILLIARD ROOM. The Bedrooms aro lofty and well ventilated, and most comfortably furnished. Orders by Tolegram or Letter will receive prompt attention. Saddle Horses on Hire, &c, &c. Porter in attendance on Trains and Steamers. G. B. HOWARD, Proprietor. REM IE R HOTEL, WAIORONQOMAI (Near tho Telecrraphio OIBce), is the LEADING HOTEL IN THE DISTRICT. The Proprietor is now Srecting Large and Important Additions, including numerous Bed rooms and Private Parlours, which will be fltted up with every regard to tho Caro, Com fort, and Enjoyment of. Guests. No expense whatever has been spared to constitute Una tho Promior Hotel of the Te Aroha Goldfleld, and make it the Favourito Rosort of tho Travolling Public Tho Wines and Spirits are of tho Best Brands. Billiards. Stabling—Convenient and Xx tensive. J. B. KIIJAN. Proprietor. ri INGER ALE I GINGER ALE I G. G L E D H ILL is now Manufacturing a GINGER A LE Superior to any yet offered to tho Public. It is a Delicious, Grateful, and Invigorating Beverage, nnd blends remarkably well with alt brands of Spirits. G. GLEDHILL, WELLESLEY-STREET. Tklei-hone No. 63. ri INGER ALE^ GINGER ALE. JOHN GREYTND SONS, Crated Water an^ Cordial MaNUFAC- TunKns, Beg to intimate that they are prepared to Bupply GINGER ALE Of superior quality in Quarts and Pints. Tho public will find this to be a DELICIOUS BEVERAGE. Also, on hnnd, and to arrive— 200 CASKS OF CORRY'S CELEBRATED BELFAST GINGER ALE. EnKK Crescent and Albert-street. Ironmongery.



Nelson, Moate * Co.'g speciality BIEND. QUEEN-STREET AUCKLAND, Next the New Zealand Clothltie: Factory.



JB. B L A I X I B, • VICTOnU-STREET, IMPOSTOR OF BUILDERS' ft FURNISH ING IRONMONGERY DIBIOT FROM MANDFAOTDHJUUI, Has for Sale, at Low lutes- Carpenters' Tooli Nails, bocks, HlnsM Kitchen Ranges Register Graton, ta arrest Yarfotfc, Marbla and enamelled 81s>.'-« Maatelpleeat Largest Stock in Anejuitnd Marble, Electroplate, Cu<b, and other F«nfler» Galvanized Iron, Shoe. jjtaA, and 7'«p Slate, Cement, and Vlastet Inspection INVITBB t',HEAP HaRDWARII HOUSE. 234, QCKKN-STEEET, A'COKLAKD, J» & J. DIOKEY HAVE FOR SAOUE ROWATT'S ANUCAPNIO LAMi'tJ, Also, EXTRA BURNERS, FONTS, GLOBES, AND WICKS, And a Great Variety sf CHIMNEYS. RODQKRS'B, WJCKWOOD'a fc WIQFALL'B TABLE & POCKET CUTLERY. JOHNSON'S CELEBRATED SCISSORS. XJLARK'S BOILERS, SAUCEPANS, fto. t GRIPFITHS'S PATENT TEA AND COFFEB POTS. STAMPED TINNED MEAT AND PIE DISHES, BASINS AND MILK PANS, All Sizes, BUCKETS, TUBS, PAILS, AND OVENS, BROOMS, SCRUBBERS, WHIBKS, &0., HAIR, CLOTH, & NAIL BRUSHES. PARKES'S, BLACK'S, AND LYNDON'S SPADES AND DIGGING FORKS. GARDEN HOES, RAKES, & TROWELS. DISSTON, SORBY, AND SPEAR AMD JACKSON'S HAND, RIP, AND TENNON SAWS. AXES, ADZES, TOMAHAWKS AND CHISELS, AUGERS, PLANES, HAMMERS, BRACES, TWIST AND PATENT BITS, A&L SIZES, I LOCKS, HINCE NAILS, &BRASSWARE, SCOTT'S GENUINE WHITE LEAD, RAW, BOILED, & LINSEED OIL. S"IVE PER CENT. DISCOUNT ALLOWED '20 OA4H rUBOBASKBS On all Sales amon ntingto 20a and upward*, 234, QUEEN-STRESS. .*&,



Commission Agents. M. L J N D> ACCOUNTAN'I. HROKEU, LAND, ESTATE, AND (1 K.NERAL COMMIS SION AGKNT. BBNNET«'b CHAMBRRS. OFFICE: 199, Qiiron-Fiireot (adjoining Iloffman' Jroi-ic Warehouse). BANK INSURANCE TIMBEB j MINING COMPANY'S SHARES BOUGHT AND SOLD. RENTS AND DEBTS COLLECTED. EXCBLLENT SECURITIES FOUND FOR INVESTORS FREE OF CHARGE. QPEC I A T « P E C I A -L^« TO MERCHANTS. Goodß on Consignment, or othcrwiso placed. In my hands for disposal, willrecoivo PROMPT ATTENTION. FOR SALE (Arch Hill)-Substantially-b nitt 3-roomed Cottago in capital! order; freehold allot mont, 33 x 102; well, winch cost £30. At prc ■ont let to permanon t tenant at rental of 6a per week. Title—Land Transfer. Price, £130. FOR SALE (Mt. Eden Road).-Two AJlot ments, each 40 x 110, in a Splendid Busi-ness Position, open for a few days only. FOR SALE (Dovonport)—2 Largo Cent willy; situated Volcanic Allotments, 47 x 230. Price, £310s per foot. FOR SALE (Melrose)—2 Level Allotments, 99 x 108 ; capital building sites. Prico, £2 per foot FOR SALE (Dovonport)—s-roomcd Cottage, woll built, and just completed; new well, gar-1 den, and all securely fenced. A really good investment. Prico, £250. I Also, NUMEROUS ELIGIBLE BUILDING SITKS FOR SALE, at various prices. WANTED TO PURCHASE, cither in Pon- Bonby or Nowton. Freehold Allotment, from £S0 to £120. WANTED, in Ponsonby, a good Freehold Allotment, with open sea view; liberal price for good allotmont. • . ' I Optician, &c ' I TP B A 0 O O X, • OPTICIAN, HAS IN BTOCK SPECTACLES AND EYK ! GLASSES of every description, { An Acocbatb Fit Guaranteed. COMPOUND MICROSCOPES & TELK SCOPES, Powerful and Cheap. Ambroid Barometers, Thermometers, Electric Bells, Batterieb, and FrmjjßS, MaanecUoElectrioMaohlnes and Medical CoUb, '. OPERA GLASSES, BINOCULAR FIELD ] AND MARINE GLASSES; THEODOLITES, SEXTANTS, COMPASSES, j SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT. - TATLOK'3 I SEWING MACHfNES. ' The Balance of Stock of these excellent j Hand and Treadle Machines will ba sold at 25 { per cent discount. Nearly 800 in use In Auctc- ' OPPOSITE THE POST-OFFICB, i BHORTLAMB-BTBBET,



Dress and Fashion. ■ - SUPPLIED BY The "LOUIS" in a well- r-rm-i r o y^ nrrcrTTlTr SMITH & QAVGHEY, plus ultra of perfection.— Xx tract from Jlyra's IN BLAOK AND COLOUKS AT LOWJCST PRICKS. Journal. j EVERY YAKI> STAMPED. TUB (« LOUIS " FAST I'TLKS Other Makes in Stock, GENOA FACE from lsJ!d. SEND FOR PATTERNS. VELVETEEN. GUARANTEED. DRAPERS AND SILK MERCERS, J^^nt.'W iiilo, him thu fillbfit of a UPPER QUKKNSTRKKT AND Lyons velvet, audit carries but Ultlo weight. NKWMAHKET. . _J Tea Merchants UNSURPASSED IN GENUINE PURITY, UNEQUALLED IN QUALITY AT THE PRICE, ARE THE TEAS SOLD BY ROBERT NEAL. Is 6d per pound Is 8d per pound Is lOd per pound 2a On per pound 2s Id per pound 2s lOd per pound THEATRE ROYAL BUILDINGS, QUEEN.STREET.



NELSON MOATE 6 Co. DRINK OUR pURE |}IENDEP TH It bao No Equal far Traa Natural Flavour, Valua, aad Stmath. PRICES 2/-, 2/4,2/8 1 3/-, 3/4, 4/- r Ma. •■« t-lb. Paokats. HALF-CHESTS. BOXES. "PRESS," "■r. Hallo* la ■ ProfataloaaJ Taa Taotar cci Blaaiar." AWAKDKD COLD & SILVER MEDALS. fELSOIT, jJOATB&IJo. TEA MERCHANTS, CHRISTCHURCH, OUNEDIN, AUCKLAND* WELLINGTON. MIENTe-EVE»YBHCRK.



Ironmongery. _ WINGATE^BURNS & W, WHOLESALE AND EETAIL IRONMONGERS CUSTOMS STREET, AUCKLAND. FURNISHING IRONMONGERY a * BUILDERS' Do. ' § d * CARPENTERS' TOOLS § % " ROOFING IRON \ £ I ROOFING FELT g § BAR IRON | FENCING WIRE g



Coacbbulldcrs. &c riYHAMES CARRIAGE AND DRAY X FACTORY TAMES MACKIE, Propbiktob, VICTOtRIA-STUKET EAST, AUCKLAND Ropalrs of every aesorlpUon In Wood and Iron neatly executed on the shortest notice. Springs miido and ropaircd. Always on J3arid-A largo quantity of Lampf, also Ironbark Shafts and Spok(as Ked Oum Felloes, and Hotiirt Town Hardwood. N.B.— Country'Ordera ponotnally at tended to Br^r^&^wi ff y^^^feS t^^r^^V^Sa^^H M#a*«B>ftJl • M flue' 4i hi AV^iV^^^X NKrfg rKPnutoytMi jO a hi ~ jLlmmP^l* *^2H OUSINS AND ATKINi COACH BUILPERS, Elliott and Albebt-strbbtb, Havo In Stock— , Double and Slnglo-scated Bagglos, Hooded Phgjtons, Via-a-vis, Wapgonottoa, Uog Carts, Second-hand Phailong and Buggies. Also, Many Thousands Seasoned Finished Spoket, the Best Stock in Auckland, Tea merchants. LIQUOR Tea Co., London. Books Given Away: lbs, of Tea Soldi 3,000. 9,000. In Auckland by the Company's Agent, "W. S. COLLINS, ' Tea Dealer A Family Qrocer, JUNCTION OF QUEEN ANDGREY ST REETS AUCKLAND. TERMS STRICTLY CASH. For Sale. FOR SALE, at Victoria Stables, 2 or 3 First-class Li(?ht Wagpronettea (or 1 horse; thoy are in very good order, boing nearly new. Also* Good Second-hand Buggies, single or double-aeated at Low Prices.—W. Cbowtubb



Ironmongery. T. & S. MORRIN & CO. (LIMITED), IRONMONQ-UKS AND IRONMERCHAH TS, IMPORTERS OF ENQLISH AND AMERICAN Saxfaroxe, Farm Implemoata, AND Machlsory. SAWMILL REQUISITES 02 ! (11l Q _! IJB ? •s _JH§B!siHp i"0 3p;-. co -ST"" ■' {*• H SB £ '5|- O tf 3jji§ § -«|§§jji _3 5 'PR 3 Beat Sheffield Iteunils of Circular Buw», skw from 0 inches to t (eet Pit Saws, 6 foot to S loot Vortical Baira, from 5 feet to 10 toot Craw-wit Sawi, from 4 foet to 10 foot, including Tog I'ooth, Drag Tootli, lightning Tooth, lea. Diuton's American Cross-cut Sawa One Man Savra. TIMBER JACKS. By Best Local Makers. NORTH BRITISH RUBBER BELTING. Genuine North British Rubber Belting. Sites 1b Stock—from 1 j taoh to 10 inches. LEATHER BELTING. English Standard Leather Hi'Attaa. Slug* and Double. Sizes from 2 Inches to 8 laches American leather netting. Bullock Yokes. Bullock Bows, Suiladt Chains, Jlwil Rings and Wodges, American Aioh, Squaring Axes. Tlmbor Sorlboa. TINSMITHS' TOOLS. t. ft S. MORRIN & CO. ABK NOW HHOWING AN ASSORTMENT OF TDMIMITHB' TOOLS, ooßipri«lnß>- Tinsmith* Rellora and Squaring Hhcare, tf» sortetal-* Birring Machines, Wiring Machine* Swaging Machines, Folders Pareilm Down Machines, Circle Cutters Anvils, ItflUshot Stakes, &0., fca, &x<- PUNCHING MACHINES. Crab Winches, various sizes, with and without brake. CORRUGATED IRON CURVING MACHINES. SCREWING MACHINES. Bast Bngliahmado Screwing Machines. Sines to Screw—From } lnoh to 1 Inch, and from J tneh to 11 inch. BUGGIES. BUGGIES. BUGGIES. Single-seated Sido-spring Buggies Single-seated End-spring Buggies Single-seated Hooded Buggios Double-seated Hooded Buggies, Sido and End Spring Concord Slnglo-scatcd Buggies Concord Double-seated Buggies Sooiablo Hooded Buggies Waggons and Waggonettes MUburn Farm Waggons T. & S. M, & CO. direct attention to their extensive stock of Buggies, &c, which are being offered at very low prices. Special attention is called to Hie Milbnrn Hollow Axle Waggons, which are superior to anything in the market. T. & S. MORRIN & CO. (LIMITKD). WHOLESALE AND RETAIL Xronmeagera & Siii^ciaadloiß, QUSEiJ-STliEiiT. j SHIP B¥ILDERS* CRAMPS.



Art Union. I^H-.H. SMITHS J DECURE SOME SHARES HERBERT 11. SMITH'S GRAND ART UNION OF PANORAMA £iSO-Valued at-£l5O "UKAMA Consisting of IH-Unial Lantern mid nearly lorn Views, with all appliances for exhibiting inn large hall or drawing-room. Albo will bo given BWSI£VEN KCLTPSK COTTAGE STOVKS Valued at £50. I SHARES -I S. ONK SHILLING. Is. Hedlcal. . A R R" I V A 1/ OH1 Signor Otto Huh, THE CELEBRATED SWISS MEDICAL CLAIRVOYANT, From CniusTcnußcn. ST. MUNGO CHAMBERS. SIGNOR HUG may be consulted from Mon day, February i, at his Rooms, Queen-street, opposite the Bank of New Zealand, and few doors from Shortland-street. All kinds of Diseases treated. Herbal reme dies only used.



■VTBRVOUS DBBILITT. Dr. E. C. West's Neiivr and Brain Treat- KENT, a guaranteed Specific (or Hysteria, Uisod nees, Convulsions, Fits. Nervous Neuralgia, Headache, Nervous Prostration caused bjiba dbo ol alcohol or tobacco, Wakefulness, Mental Depiesalon, Softening of the Brain resulting Hn Insanity, and leading W misery, decay, and death, Premature Old Age caused by over-exet- Uon of the brain, youthful folly, or over-indul gence. Each box contains one month's treat ment 6s a box, or six boxes (or 25a, sent by mail prepaid on receipt of price. WE GUARANTEE SIX BOXES To core any case. With each order received by us (or six boxes, accompanied with 25a, we will send the purchaser our written guarantee to re fund the money if the treatment does not effect a euro. Guarantees issued only by J. P. KINS AND SONS. Chemists. Qneen-itreet Anokland. LIVER COMPLAINTS. DR. KING'S DANDELION AND QUININE LIVER PILLS (without Mer cury). The Best Remedy for Biliousness, Stomach Derangement, Flatulence, Pains Between the Shoulders, Bad Appetite, Indigestion, Actdity, Headache, Heart burn, and all other symptoms of disordered liver and dyspepsia. Acknowledged by many eminent surgeons to be the safest and mildest pills (or every constitution.—ln Boxes at Is ljd, 2a 3d, and 4s sd. Sold by CheinistsandMedicine Vendors throughout the world. Prepared by Jaa. Rorke, London. Specially valuable Pilu (or residents abroad and travellers. Sold by KEMPTHORNE, PROSSERfeCO. PEPPER'S QUININE AND IRON TONIC rouses and dcvelopcs the ncrvons cnorgies, enriches the blood, promotes appetite, dispels languor and depression, fortifies the digestive organs. Is a specific remedy for neuralgia, ague, indigestion, fevers of every kind, chest affections, and in wasting diseases, scrofulous tendencies, &c. The whole frame is greatly invigorated by Pepper's Tonic, tho mental faculties brightened, tho constitution greatly strengthened, and a return to robust health certain. Botties, 32 doses, 4s 6d; next size, 11s. Sold by Chemists everywhere. Tho name of J. Pepper, Bedford .Laboratory, London, must be on the label. There is no Tonic so cerUiin in effect as Pepper's Quinine and Iron. It is strongly recommended to residents in India and the Colonies, and should always be kept ready for uso in every case of fever or febrile condition. Sold by KEMPTHORXE, PROSSER & Co. mARAXACUM AND PODOPHYLLIN, JL Prepared only by J. Pepper, 'London. Tlii3 Kluid comUimUon". axtractert from medi cinal rools. is now nscl instead of bine pill and calomel for the cure of ilysjieiisia, biliousness, and all symptoms of cniijrstinn of the liver, which lire generally pain Ix iifiiUi the shoulders, headache, drowsineS3, no .'ippctite, furred toiiK»e, disuCTccMilc t:\sM in the morning, iiikiinras. r'.isiiirlianeu uf <!:■:■ stomach, and feel ■ui; of ;junem! depression. It sets tlie sluggish iiver in motion, very slightly uctson tho boy/els. giving a sense of health and comfort within 24 hours. It is (ho safest medicine. Taraxacum and Podophyllin is a fluid made only by J. PEPPER, Bedford Laboratory, London, whoso name is on every label. Bottles, 2s 9d and is 6d. Sold by all Chemists. A most valuable and essential medicine for India, Australia, the Capo, and Colonies generally. Sold by KEMPTHORNE. PROSSER & Co. " QULPHOLINE LOTION, '—An Ex £s tcrnal Means of CURING SKIN DISEASES. There is scarcely any eruption but will yield to " Sulpholino" In a few days, ami commence to fade away even if it seems past cure. Ordinary pimples, redness, blotches, scurf, roughness, vanish as if by magic; whilst old, enduring skin disorders, that have plagued the sufferers for years, however deeply rooted they may be, "Sulpholine" will successfully attack them. It destroys the animal culm which cuuso these unsightly, irritable, painful affec tions, and always produces a clear, healthy natural condition of tne skin. " Sulpholino Lotion" is sold by most Chemists. Bottles, 2s 9d. Madj by J. Pepper and Co., London. Sold by KEMPTHOHNK. PROSSKIt & CO. Hydraulic Lime. i HYDRAULIC LIME g § TRADE W MARK, if I Auckland; n.z. ' Auckland, 27th November, 1883. MESSRS J. WILSON & CO., Qucen-streot. Gentlomon,—Wo have used your Limo for several purposes (including Concrote Sea Wall at Mongonul Mill), and havebeon quite satisfied with same, "i ours truly, The Auckland Tim bsr Cojipany, Limited.—W. C. Daldy, Jun., Secretary. PLEASE APPLY FOR CIRCULARS EX PLAINING TREATMENT. Samples of Conoreto on view at our office, and in the Musoum, which havo been ovor 20 years in the sea. All tho Mahurangl Limer are not alike, and nono of Wilson's is gennino without tho Trade Mark. Q.ROUND LIMB. ' GROUND LIME FOR SALE ' SOUTHGATE 8 MAHURANGI HYDRAULIC GROUND ROCHK LIME. In any quantity, for Concrete Paths, Fleo» Cellars, &c. (next to stone flagging' Is un rivalled for durability and hard-setting Qualities). For tanks and other wet work it 1b a first-class material, R.KBANE, SOLE AGENT, CUSTOMS-STREET "IVTAHURANGI HYDRAULIC LIMB. PULHAM, BANNATYNE & CO., CUSTOMS street, Auckland. Finding we wero unable to moot the Increas ing demand for our Lime, wo havo erected new kilns and grinding machinery, which enable us now to supply our customers with freshly ground Limo in any quantity, and without delay. Numerous tests having proved our Lime to ba second to none in the market, we con fidently ask our friends and tho building trade goneraily for their continued patronage. C. Wood, Managing Partner in Auckland, has always in stock at Customs-street-Red, White, and Moulded Bricks, Portland Cement, Shell Lime, Sand, Drain and Socket Pipes. Firewood, &c., &c. HAZARD'S "SIGNAL" GLASS. POWERFUL rafeXnliir BINOCULARS fjfflffl^fjll TELESCOPES i*ii'.'i-!.'.:"' ■ • "..-i'-jl;*;'- . W. H. HAZARD, Guuuiaker and Optician, 166 QUEEN STREET, AUCKLAND.