VICTOR HUGO.

France has just lo9t her greatest poot—the greatest geuius she has ever possessed since Voltaire—and I thought a sketch of tho life of Victor Hugo would prove interesting to tho numerous readers of the Star.

Victor Hugo was born at Besangon on tho 2Gth of February, 1802. His father, Count Joseph Leopold Hugo, enlisted in 1 Till in the French army, and was a lieu tenant-general and a governor ofa province at the end of hi 9 career. His" mother, a partisan of the monarchy of divine right, took an active part in the Vendean insurrection, in company with Mesdames de Bouchamps and de la Itochejaquolin. After having gone through Europe with the Imperial armies during his childhood—after having viaited Rome, Naples, and Calabria—Victor Hugo came to Paris and commenced his education under the tutelage of General Lahorie. At the age when children merely learn to spell, lie was reading Tacitus and under going a high-class course of studies. In 1811 hia father ?ent him to the seminary of noblemen in Spain. A warm climate and a beautiful sky developed his inborn taste for poetry, and at ton yoars of age he wat writing poems. Later on, as hiH father wanted him to become a soldier, ho was sent to the Ecolo l'olytochniquo in Paris, whero ho studied mathematics, without, however, noglecting poetry, hia favourite pursuit. When fourteen ho composed a tragedy (Iriainme) and two poems. One year afterward ho competed for the prize offered by the French Academy for the best poem on" " The Advantages of Education." Tho Academy was co much struck with the richness of his composition and tho grand our of his viows that they would not believe ■so young a boy had written tho admirable work they had undor their oye«; but Victor Hugo camo with his cortiiicate of birth, and tho loarned company wore obligod to yield to the ovidenco and award him tho pri/.0. Count Hugo, who had always opposed hia son's poetic tendency, wus so much aston ished at his succoss that he allowed him henceforth to follow tho bent'of his inclina tion. France lost a soldier by that compro mise, but she gained tho greatest poet and tho doopost thinker of modern times. At 22 years of age, after having snnt to tlio •' Academic dcs Joux Flonuix"(Academy of L'ootry) of Toulouse several poems, ho was proclaimed Master of Poetry. He then published the first book of his " Odes and Ballads;" two novels, " Bug-Jargal" and "Han d'lsland;" and became the favourite poot of tho royal Govern ment, and was associated with all tho colebrated men of tho Kestoration. Having won a prominent placo among tho literary worthies of France, ho thought of making a revolution in tho republic of letters. Long enough poets had been eub jected to tho conventionalism of classics ; it was tirno for men of talent to express their thoughts without constraint, without being Iho (-laves of rules which very often obscured their meaning; and holding views like these lio bccaino the launder of the "Romantic School," which inaugurated a now era in French literature. Under tho term of "Cenaclo" a now pleiod waa formed, of which Victor Hugo waa the leader. His followers induced him to entor boldly upon now linos, and ho commenced with "Crom well," a powerful drama, which placed the poet in the first rank. In his preface he resumed himself by saying : "All that is in nature is in art: the drama is the re sult of a combination o(,tho sublimo and the grote6quo ; tho drama is the expression of modern times." " Cromwell" was followed by a groat number of poems and dramas, prominent among which were "Les Orion tales," poem, and "Mario Tudor," "Lea Burgravei?," " lluy Bias," " Lucrczia ]Jor giu," "Ilcrnani," all dramas. Charles X. was asked to forbid tho performance of "llornani," but in reply to his courtiers Haiti: "1 do not know of any other right for mo than to have a scat in tho Theatre," and this magnificent drama was performed lor tho first timo «n tho 25th February, KS.'iO, on tho eve of tho Revolution of July, which was to ovorthrow tho monarchy of divino right. Tho historical novel, "Notre Dume do Paris," was published in 1831, and had an immonso success in Franco and abroad. In 1537, Hugo was made an ollicor in tho Legion of Honour, mid on tho third of Juno, 1841, tho French Academy, in spite of thoir proju ilices, opened their doors to the great writer whom Franco worshipped. In ISIS he was created a Poor of Franco by King Louis Philippe. Snuii afterwards, tho Revolution of 184S broke out, and Victor Hugo, who had long sinco renounced tho monarchical prejudices

with which lua early education had imbued him. ontcred boldly upon tho path of pro gress. At tho general elections ho was returned a representative of the pooplo, and took his seat in tho National Assembly, where ho advocated tho causo of a wise and ciilightenod Liberalism. At this time, too, ho pronouncod a speech on tho abolition of capital punishment, which was listened to by tho whole of Europe. Taking in hand tho cnuso of humanity, he founded a newspaper— " L'KveiiOment"—to ex pound his viows and plead tho caueo of civilisation. In tho House, he ppoke against tho limitation of manhood suffrage, and opposed, as an act unworthy of tho French Kepublic, tho despatch of a corps of occupation to Rome. In all his ppeochoa ho showed a great mistrust in tho I'resident of the Kepublic, Napoleon Bona parto ; ho scorned to foreseo what was to happen, viz., tho murdor of tho Republic by him,-who had sworn on tho altar to protect: it. On the 2nd of December, 185}, tho cqujj d'etat took place, and when all the repre sentatives of tho pooplo and all the generals who hud remained faithful to the con stitution were arrested by ordor of Bona parte and sent tj prison, Victor Hugo tried to provoko a rising of the people against those who dotainod unlawfully in their hands tho government of Franco. But this attempt was unsuccessful, and when tho massacres wore over, when the Second Empire had established itself on the blood of tho people, lists of proscription were drawn up, and Victor Hugo's name being at tho top of tho first ono, he wont to Jersoy with his family. During the first year of his oxilo he published "Napoloon the Little," a pamphlet which was intonded to awaken public opinion irt France, and in 1853 ho sent to the press " Los Chfitiments," which struck the firtt powerful blow at tho Imperial throne. In 185G, ho gave tho world his "Contempla tions," a sories of poums, in which tho great poot appears sido by sido with tho philoeo pher. After tho Italian war, Bonaparte proclaimed a general amnesty for the exiles of tho cuup d'etat \ but Victor Hugo, who was then a_t Guernsey, refused to roturn to France so' long as ho remained under tho rule of those who murdered tho people in 1851. In 1862,* the " Miserables " appeared simultaneously at Paris, London, Berlin, St. Petersburg, Now York, Madrid, Milan, etc., having been translated into nine different languages. One hundred and fifty thousand copies of this masterpiece were sold in France alone from 1803 to ISGS, when the great poot issued a now book of poetry, "Songs of the Streets and tho Woods," which secured for him the name of ," The Paganini of Poetry." When in Guernsey he published tho " Travailleurs do la Mer," (" Toilers^ the Soa "), a novel full of vigour and originality, tho principal scones of which are laid at Guernsey. In 18G9, a Radical daily newspaper "Le Kappel," wag started in Paris, under the auspices of Victor Hugo, and written by his two sons, together with Paul Meurice and Henry llochofort. This newspaper, managed with talent under the oye of the master, soon assumed an influence which it has since retained. Having been solicited publicly by his friend Felix Pyat to go back to France with him, he answered by a couplet of tho " Chatimente," "And if only ono is to remain, I shall be that one. ' On the occasion of tho plebiscite when France was asked to ratify the now consti tution of tho Empire, he published a pro test entitled " Non (no), in three letters ; this word means everything-," He was prosecuted for having excited hatred and contempt against the established Govern ment, but as he was then in England ho was not arrested, although a conviction was recorded against him.

last, upon the fall of the Empire after Sedan, he returned to his beloved country Immediately afterwards ho addressod a lone proclamation to the German.*, in which ho urged them to declare a German Republic and to join France in the great work of civilisation. During the war he remained in Pans and eulistpd in the National Guard At the general elections for the Assembly of Bordeaux he waa returned a member for Paris by 2U,169 votes.

On hearing of the unscrupulous demands of Bismaiok, ho made a speech against the preliminaries of peace, and was interrupted with such violence by those who had (led to Belgium at the first gunshot that ho re eigned his seat the day after. During tbn insurrection of the Commune, he remained in Paris, and in an article published in tho ''Rappel," he defended the column Vendome against the decrees of the Commune jHe placed "on the same level Versailles which bombarded the Arch of Triumph, and the Commune who pulled down the column." After the fall of thei Commune, he went to Brussels. There, as the Belgian Government was ex

pelling the political) refugees, he, listening only to the voice of Jhumanity, wrote a letter offering a shelter in his own house to the Communists. This letter was considered by the Government as being calculated to injuro the interests of Bolgium, and a royal decree thoroforo compelled him to leave Brussels. In 1872, the whole of the Repub lican Press of Paris nominated him as a candidate for a Parisian seat in the National Assembly. In 1873, he wrote a patriotic poem, " La Liberation dv Territoire," which was sold for the benefit of the Alsatians and Lorrainers. The year 1874 gave birth to " Quatre - vingt ■ treize," which, like the " Miserables," wag printed in nine different languages, md spread over the whole of Europe. On the occasion of the first Senatorial elections, Victor Hugo, upon the persuasions of the Municipal Council of Paris, accepted the duty of delegate, and wrote a manifesto, in which he exposed with great clearness his principloof "the extinction of monarchy by ;he federation of peoples." In January, 1870, ho was elected a Senator, and prp nounced a speech advocating an amnesty in favour of the Communists. When Marshal McMahon dissolved the Parliament in 1877. Hugo, fearing a new coup d'etat, published the "History of a Crime," which is a complete narrative cf the COV2> d'etat of 1851. As a preface he wrote these few words: "This bookis more than an actuality; it is an urgency. I publish it." He then wrote several poems, "Tho Art of being a Grandfather," "Tho Pope," "The Supreme Pity," etc., and in 1880 tho 50th anniver sary of " Hernani" was celebrated with great solemnity at the Come'die Franijaiso before an audience who had come oapecially from all parts of France. But the pdet's greatest day of glory was that of his 80th birthday. On the 26th February, 1882, the whole nation came to pay her tribute of admiration to tho great man. Never had such a spectacle been seen be foro. Never had any other man—be he Cesar, Charlomagne, or Napoleon I.— in his whole life tho glory which Victor Hugo had in one day. All, too, without distinction of party, of opinion, or of class, the whole nation seeming to be united to render that anniversary the grandest national festival France had ever seen. Magistrates, soldiers, ministers, legislators, artisans — all came in crowds with bunches of flowers to tho house of the octogenarian patriot. All the trades, headed by their banners, all the bands, and choral societies, passed before the balcony where he was standing, singing his praises. Joy and emotion could be seen on all faces And he, the great man himself, the hero of this memorablo day, his bead slightly bent on his chest, holding his two grand-children by tho hand, looked at this crowd who came to pay their tribute to his talent and vir tues, and thought of what he could do to return to this people what they had given him. He presevered till his death all hia won derful power, and three years ago be pub lished a dramatic poem, " Torquemada," which even surpasses what he had written before. Ho was prominent in all branches of literature, drama, poetry, fiction, philo sophy, journalism, and criticism. As an orator, although he did not possess a great deela-natory power, he stood among the best on account of the depth of his thought and the beauty and strength of his language. Ho waß v philanthropist, and nover heard of a misfortune without reach ing out a helping hand to the subject of it. Hejwas a great admirer of Shakspere, and his son, Francois Victor Hugo, translated into French Marlowe's " Faust" and Shakespero's complete works. In conclusion, I may very fittingly quote a paragraph from the " Daily News" of the 27th February, 1877, which gives an Eng lish opinion on our great poet:—"lt is rather strange to reflect that France still possesses her greatest poet, and that, in his crent ago, his lyrig force is not abated. Yot it will probably be allowed by foreigners1 if not by Frenchmen, that Victor Hugo is the {.'reatost name in the roll of French literary worthies. Other coun tries must look back to some distant time to find the singer whom they chiefly de light to honour. England possesses in Shakspere a poet whose place seems set above the reach of mortal ambition. Each generation has its favourites whom new generations niny accept or reject, but Shakspore is always outside the risk of rivalry. In Germany a moro recently developed literaturo finds her chief triumph in the plays and poems of Gccthe, and in his far-reaching and tranquil know ledgo of men and tnings. In Italy no litth name has for centuries been added to those of tho four chief poets, and among them Panto holds tho chiot place, un challenged and unapproached. But France has waited till this century for her poet of widest rango, of most musical tongue, a 1 mighty-voiced inventor of harmonies.'" Al.lllX VIIXEVAL. I desire to correot a mistatement which appeared in tho sub leader of the "Herald" on Victor Hugo. Your morning contem poraiy says that after having sent his reeig nation to the Speaker of tho National Assembly, M. Grevy, M. Hugo then sought refuge in Brussels, but was expelled from the country. In IS7I he returned to Paris, 4c. Nothing is more inaccurate than this statement, for, when leaving the National ARgembly at Bordeaux, he lost his son, Charles Hugo, and brought his body back to Paris, where ho remained during the months of March, April, and May, after which he went to Bruesela. Besides, Victor Hugo had not to seek refuge, seeing that he was not exiled.

THE A.M.P. COMPANY'S AUCKLAND OFFICE.

From the " Sydney Mail " of May 16th we take the following description of the Australian Mutual Provident Society's Auckland District Office :—" We puidißb. this week a woodcut of the Society's offices in Auckland, New Zealand. These premises occupy one of the best business sites in that impoitant city, at tho corner of Queen and Victoria-streets. This position is second to none, and is in immediate proximity to some of tho principal banks aiid public buildings in the city. On the ground floor is a largo shop 68 feet x 26. feet, and 18 feet in height. A Bpacious itaircase, which is approached from the Queen-street entrance, leads to the upper stories. 'On the first floor a.re situated the ofiices at present occu pied by the Society, consisting of the public office, 17 feet x 15 feet, agents' room, 14 feet x 11 feet, and medical officer's roorn^ This lloor also contains, in addition to those just mentioned, no less than eight rooms available for letting as offices, and on the second ffoor there are eleven more, which can be used for a similar purpose. At the termination of the lease of their present tenant tho Society oon^ejaplate effocting considerable improvements, whioh will be carried out by My Alfred Smith tho architect of tbe new buildings recently erected fw the New Zealand Insurance Company. The present somewhat un sightlj-looking verandah will bo removed and tho lower windows taken out in order that a handsome new stone front may be substituted. A prominent feature oi the building will be a tower, which it i*intended to erect at the angle, and w^ich will be visible trom all parts a? tUo city. After tho completion of tho alterations just described, it is intended that the Socioty's offices shall occupy that part of tho ground floor which forms the immediate corner of Queen and \ ictoria-streets, leaving tho remaining por tion available for letting as shops or ofiicos. ■ * "An agency of tho Society w^siirst opened m Auckland so far bao'i as'Pecember, 1854 when tho present giant institution might be said to bo in its infancy. The first agent was Mr J. A. Gilfillan, who, after holding tho position for a number of yoßva was succeeded by Mr Henry Gilfilhn, and in March, 1870, by Mr Alexander Saunders. Jin \bbJ, tho Society resolved to extend to *>civ Zealand tho District Agency •system, which had for somo years previously been so successfully carried out in New South Wales. As a. oonse quenco of the establishment oi a District Agency in Auckland, Mr Saunders's con nection with the Socloty as agent was ter minated, and Mr D. J. McLood, one of the Society's most successful District Agents, was appointed District Agent in Auckland, and Dr. H>neyman is Cfeief Medical Kefoiee for the district in Auckland. The* new system has already vesu'ted in a large accesnian of business to the Society, and we feel confident that the advantage thus gained will be more than maintained in the future"

Cheapest books and stationery In New ?r>'& an£ '? fe 5 ha£ at, H White's, stationer, y.«xt 10 Bank of New Zealand, Queen-street-[Advt, Hoi? R C-, e™an^ tofs a Krea<' American remedy, "°P -Bifcrs, in thi- jinrt of t*e world fcaibo- S»B f« that the Hop Bitters Co.. whoso . headquarters are at liochestur, Now York, lalmw,V',» «*r^ en COD1DeIlO«i to opon a laboi utory in Melbourne-. It is in charge of Mr ?' n^y an B«rKh a eentlemanof several yoars1 fnn P v h, W'i h ,thiß ComP»ny. and ihe trade may be assured of rccfiiving goods eaual to the ffi HR 0 U?5 a hn<i th6^»»t«onrteo U^r4tme nt! Part.n£.V» h n v<] establishments at London, L™ .Antwerp, Belgium. Breda. Holland, and Drob t?' thSiL -American Bitters are

THE GOVERNMENT INSURANCE ASSOCIATION.

Wblmngtos w.j The first annual meetin .^ Sir Julius Voqel proposed » of the report, and after exnks »c "hptfe tabhshment of the Board P n S^ «•• with the figures in the »!«* ' at I** versing the business fors?* *C 6 ond thought no bpH»» • ™^w6 Bon*) be made Rthan°Sfaffi**^ would yield cix pc- clnt ats> ''%» while they would have „£ On .™M Referring to the slaVt "& S was no intention tb «£ wi(i C over the head of \sT\ *»-offic* the Board did not feelLh*. - tot man, as they wYe of opfe? 6^ some future time it mieß ,"** «t pedient to obtain the seft*,*** i man who had had lone e«L- ''^a* n S titutionofthiakind.e on ePß&^«« intended to take was that of 3*°^ to enlist the assistance o flfe«% obtaining new busing, Igg*!? o offer email commissions to 2™^ holders who placo burine^Tft-' of agents. The Board hS Wl^ the conclusion to invesf tv? T" i mortgages of real pro!?* I caution would be exereffl'n £L W One of the members of the -2^ going to visit England shortly X empowered to select one or two ™1' who might be willing to join t&>' at a moderate salary. GeiaW^ be selected who had manytft^ m insurance business. HeT«?s**« to the local Boards, and 3?'!W anxious to have the matter fullyv» B H S He explained at length the CS having in such large centres aK 1 "* posed of gentlemen who wouldSj0 ?' terest in the affair, of the A^M had been decided by the BoatfM motion re the appointment of £3 or otherwise, would be .lecdSiS without the usual notice beine'ElF feeling of the meeting would Tto? and then it was open to anytSSp h^f t0 for a PoU«m2?' which would be taken on a"fitfSSk: when holders could exercise thSffi vote by proxy. my&& Mr H. D. Bell seconded thealortk . the report. Mr G. Fisher denied that the m™»ti« at all ovents the Dunedin one. wta rtJp 6 per cent. He also said that the AsriKf property waa unfit for insuranfcS.. and a large amount would have toS* pendedonit. Hehadsugge«to.lS the purchase of the property untiliH annual meeting of the ABSodattnn.tSu the casting-vote of the the»Chiura3 Tole), the suggestion was notadonSF Mr G. S. GBAHAMthot l ght,feS« 1 i local Boards were not required After two or three policy.holdeny addressed the meeting, and Bir"'Jus Vogel having replied, the,ren«il3 balance-sheet were adopted ! Mr Geokge BmiuM, M.H.R. fa'fo rarapa North, moved a rasolution to %■ effect that local boards should not US pointed. A show of hands wis ttliiffl1 the Chairman announced those'h Mm' the motion to be 60; againstllfc jikjfi1. motion was carried. It was resolvMttM a poll with tho view of alio^flfc holders in distant parts tb' e'tpiffiL opinion. .. ■- '^amS^ Mr H. D. Bell defended tiie! Ateta purchase. He believed the:»«octiUei could get more to-day for the'AwSiM. I purchaeo than was paid for it. i '• Mr Gkaham caid that £800 o-rar Vu coming from the Auckland-iiflili. Shortly £959 would be rewiv#gKr That would be equivalent to 6 per cSabt'on the money invested. v ;;& ; Sir Julius Vogel, in reply, K^ljiiJl^ investments in city properties in AStkluJ Dunedin, Christchureh, .'and); jfyllfiSlpj' were absolutely certain to realise6]«{a& > Private persons had put np magb^k buildings in Aucklund.oi fl»ck afek and Folidity as to make one aciiiai of the buildings in WeUin^tif; I| the Government were to cCDtbH its guarantee, it mußt^iotist tpooii very largo portion of the fands beiigt to. vosted in Govsrnment securities, Loral Boards would not have final potww toMj1 I money. Did Mr Fteaerinean'tiat"gSjflfli' men in Christchureh,Auckland, or Duii^' 'f were not to ba trusted? Were gentlemen in Wellington the only people that rae'in; maculate? (Laughter.) ; " Tho report was carried unanimonßly 4

DECLARATION OF WAR.

1.000 000 QOU WYES TXDixmiß. A Never Failing ißems^ Whilst very elaborate!prepMsttoiu an'Wij, made at homo and abroad for Ui6 mwtiM of warfare, and the wholesale fewt&tii1 human life, few permit tlomjelves to jiroi moment's thought to its pressmticn, m tit. permanent main tenanco of God's greatestW» ing—Good Health. Drspopßia, indltestliJ'W tl\e multitude oi ills, to which tha.Hal is heir, dally carry, off thdi.VnirtW: \ of victims, and in the midst of dlseaM'tisd despair, when medical skill seenuiaifKW human aid is In vain, try :Smil FrwiV Hi* burs Tea,!which, like the silver lining*J th* blackest oloud, inspires the BnlftrerW.kd* and baa saved its thousands, and prdMtalttt lives ot tens of thousands. J Lest ilwtnw testimony we publish from Km» to ton.W.; be doubted, we heartily taTtte to wjflinrt Auckland Evenino Stab t« MrjeßpMo;W> our patrons direct, fad keg tocall suaitato . the letter einnexeil, ' ' "iV '

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THE AUCKLAND EVENING. STAK, THURSDAY, MAY 28, 18851



TOMORROW, AT 11 O'CLOCK. Removed to Mart for Convenience of Sale. EDWARD LEYDON Has been favoured with instructions from Mr John Wilson, who is leaving the colony, to coll at blii Mart, f-t t i\£\ WORTH of GENERAL *L«X"if MEUOIIANDISK <Tr« %Zen'' Bimples), consisting of - Flanuols. Clothing, Drapnry, Cutlory, Ladies' and Gent« Watches, Alberts, Rings &0., &c., &o. The Whole will bo Sold Without Reserve. EDWARD LEYDON, Auctioneer (next British Hotel). \V. S. COniKANK] [-'AH. I>ACRK TO-MORROW. DRAWING-ROOM SUITES TAPESTRY CARPETS, WALNUT TABLES, WARDROBE, COOKJNC STONES, ILOUtiEHOIiI) FURNITURE. The anlwwlbcM will setl hy avu-tlon at their looms, yn-tiivstivot, OT. Krlilay. May-!•. lSs.5, at II ii'clu'-!;. HOIISEIIOLD FURNITURE consist ing of Drawing-room Suite, Tape»try Oarootß Mantol Mirrora, Whatnot*, Walnut Oral Table, (irctfionnl Tallies Clook?, bido boanl Iron awl Wo..d Honstoads. MatWßsai*. PftllSiaß™ Ftolhor Pillow.. Wardrobe, Wash Btancis »»d Ware. Dr.-ssinu' 'IIIMO3, lowol hors-s. riu^la Drawer.-. Mi now. Couches Plciuros Jlattintr. Wouil nnd Canc-Buatfd Chairs, "Curciin I'ol-a. Hound and Square Tabl-w! Patent Box AIIWKIe, Kitchen Utoiibilp, &c, &c., &c, Hot Air llulh. V- Sliop Shutters. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON. Auctioncora. v. s. cociikane] [J.W. 11APRB MONDAY, JUNE 1. By Ordor of the Raijwtrar of tlio Supremo Court, SHOP AND DWELLING, HAMILTON WEST. Tho Subscribers have received instructions from tan Raglstrar of tho Sunronio Court, at Auckland, to sell ut, their Rooms. Que-on strcet, on Monday. Ist Juoe, at 12 o'ctocK, ALLOTMENT SS, TOWN OF HAMIL TON *'KST. 183 links frontjwo, by 559 Unßs doop. with iho large Shop and Dowelling house erectod thoreon, well-known ns the pro party rocontly owned by the late J. K. v ialou Full particulars on application. SAMUEL COCHRANE AND SON, Auctioneers, W. S. COOHRANEI fjAJIES DAOKE PREUMINARY NOTICE. , AT AN EARLY DATE. VALUABLE FREEHOLD CITY PROPERTIES. THE TWO CORNER ALLOTMENTS FRONTING VICTORIA-STREET AND HIGH-STREET. ALLOTMENT, HIGH-STREET. FOUR ALLOTMENTS, HIGH-STREET. FOUR ALLOTMENTS, BEACH ROAD. FOUR ALLOTMENTS, JERMYN STREET. ALLOTMENT, BANK-STREET. The Subscriber have recoived instructions from the Trustees to sell by public auotion, it their Rooms, Queen-street, at an early date, THOSE TWO VALUABLE BUSINESS BITEB, having frontage of 31 foet 4 inches and 34 feet to Victoria-street Kast, and 50 feet to High-street. Allotment 1, having 30 feet front air" to Victoria-street East. Allotments 3.4. 6. and 7 having about 23 feet frontage each to HlKh-street Allotments 5, 6. 7. and 8, each hay ing a frontage to Beach Road of 39 feot 7 inches by about 140 feet deep, situate opposite the rail way workshops. Allotments 1.2.3. and 4. hav ing each a frontage to Jermyn street by 120 feet deep, situate adjoining tho lato Mr Shepherdls property. Part of Allotment IS. Banh-Btxeet, 31 feet frontage, situate immediately behind the Northern Club. Full particulars in future issue. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. B, O. OARB.I ■ [B. D. SONKB TO-MOEEO W, at 12 o'Clock. B. TONKS & CO. Will sell, on Friday next, at 12 0 clock, TAPANESE VASES, Trays, Dresden ♦ I Ornaments. Terra Cotta Figures. Dogs. Dogs Heads, Tete-a-Tete Sets, &c; also. Small Collection of Books, including 10 Vols. Cham bers' Encyclopedia, Byron'a Works, Novels, etc. Collection of a Gentleman who is leaving tho Colony, specially aeleoted. B. TONKS & CO., Auctioneer. R. 0. CARB] [D. D. TONKS TUESDAY, JUNE 2, At 12 o'clock. AUCKLAND STEEPLECHASE MEETING. BOOTHS, CARDS, STALLS. B. TONKS & CO. Are Instructed to sell, on Tuesday next, at 12 o'clock, 0 THE BOOTHS CARDS REFRESHMENT STALLS &C, &O. &o. &O. For the Anckland Steeplechase Meeting, to be held at Ellcrsiio on Saturday, June 6. TO-MORROW. BY ORDER OF THE MORTGAGEES. VALUABLE IMPROVED FARMS IN THE PARISH OF OKURA, WADE. JOHN REID & CO. Hare received Instructions from the respootive ' Mortgagees to sell by public auction, at their storeT 20, Queen-street, on Friday first, the 29th inst., at twelve o'clock noon. 1. ALL THAT PARCEL OF LAND, J\. situate in tho Parish of Okura. ani being part of. Allotment No. 7, containing 140 acres, the property of Thomas Kelly. The Junction Hotel, which stood upon this land, was destroyed by fire a few weeM ago, and the purchaser of the freehold will have no difficulty in obtaining a license to a new building, if erected. A portion of the land is fenced and laid down in grass. 2 Also, that Parcel of Land situated in the said Pariah 0' Okura, and beinor other port of Allotment No. 7, containingl4l acres, the property of Mr Thomas Kelly. The Property must be sold. p. C. BIOHABDSON,] [T. M. JACKSON, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3. By order of the Mortgagee. NINE-ROOMED HOUSE & GROUNDS, KAWAKAWA, Loading Ground, Bay of Islands. RICHARDSON AND JACKSON Have been favoured with Instructions to Sell by Publio Auction, at their Mart, Durham-street, on 3rd June, THAT VALUABLE FREEHOLD of 7 acres 2 roods 83 perches, situatod atKawa kawa upon whioh is built a 9 roomed House and largo Shed (nsed as ball-room), now ocou piedby Cnpt. McLeod. This property possesses a grard Water-front age of nnolatmeri land. Vessels at low water can come alongside. Grand opportunity for a Shipbuilder. SATURDAY, MAY 30. AT MANBERK. DAIRY COWS, HORSES, PURE-BRED BOAR, BERTIE SAVERNA, IMPORTED SOW, NEGRESS, 27 PURE BRED BERKSHIRE PIGS, FARMING STOCK AND IMPLEMENTS, HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, Sec, Sec, Sco. •The undersigned has received instructions from Mr Grubb (who is giving up hia farm) to cell, at his residence, Manegre, on Saturday, May 30, THE WHOLE OF HIS LIVE AND DEAD STOCK, consisting of 15 Cows, milking and incalt Excellent ITarm Horss ~.,._. Buguy Horse, a two-year-old colt by Prince Arthur Imported Borkahire Boar Bertie Saverna Imported Berkshire Sow Negress, and 8 yowng !i Rows in young by Bertie Saverna 13 Young Pigs 300 Choice Fowls Spring Cart, nearly new 2 Sets Harness, Plough Harrows. Dairy Utea ails. Large Lot Pig Feed, Manure 2 acres Green Oats. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, &c. Sale at eleven o'clock. Luncheon provided. HUNTER AND NOLAN, ' Auctioneers.



TO-MORROW. THE II AY M ARKET, For Snle on Friday, 28lh instant, Xx Arpjlo, from AValtura, 4S MA L L PONIES 1 Pony Stallion, thren yonra old, by tho well-known pri/.u-titUer, Hobin Hood. From Wangnnui, (; Draught Colts. ALFRED BUCKLAND. THE HAYMARKET. FOR SALE, PRESSED CLOVER HAY of choico quality. ALFRED BUCKLAND. yUESDAYS7 «I{B HAYMARKBT. SALE Off WOOL, BHEEPSKINBj HIDES, TALLOW, HAY. nod STRAW, each TUKaUAY, at 13 o olook. A LFUEDJimCKLANa DUKHAM YARDS, fjiOK 3ALB, at tho Durham YardJ, B? every 'i'-.ieaday, at H o'clock, inOJCS, TA.A.OW, >V'OO.r-i. and HKINH. HUNTER & NOLAN MONDAY, JUNE 1, At II o'Clock. UNREDEEMED I'LEDGES. AT ARTHUR'S MART, TTNREDFjEMED PLEDGES.—No, 86S, \j Gth March. ISSI. O.F. Gold Watch, Gold Ccain; JSO, l.'ith April. I>.C. Gold Watch: CO2. 25rd April D.C. «Ola Watch; 222, loth Septem ber 1) O. Cold vv atch and Gold Albert; 'MO, 3rd January. I>.<\ Gold Wivtch sind Gold Chain ; 807, lßt March, I.C. Lady's Gold Wntoh; o", lUth Suptembur. O F. Gol! Watch «nd Gold Albert: 51, 12th Aiisust. O.F. G. Watch; GG'i, «rd AUBUsi, D.C. S.W. and S. Albert: lis, S'li Sep tember, D.O. Gold Geiwva; 171. 12th Sop tombor, D.C. Geneva: 93, Bth Senteinber. (XV. S. Wntch nn'l G. Albert; 100, l«th Juno, O.F. Keyless Wa'eh and Hair Albert; 412, Sih AuKiiat. U.C. H. Watch; 301. 2nd Aueust. D.C. d. Watch and S. Albert; 298,17 th Seir.cmbep. DC, S. Wn'ch; «74, 23rd August, OK. Gonova; 31H, 21th September. D.C. Geneva; fi!2, ISth Außiwt, ».C. S. Wntch: 779, 2oth June; fill. 20lli Aucust, D.U. S. Watch ; 3S.', 17th Sopt.iiinlifi-, Gi-.UI Albert; '.'li!, 20Lh Sup tomber. Silver S-.t Studs; COll, 2:) rd August, Brooch; 53 Sth September, Kdrrinßa; 209,20 th September. Brooch; 168.23 rd June, ttleepers; 51)7, 13th AURuat. HtKhlanilfr's Oolit Pin and Horn; 117, 23rd July, li'Ojeli and Kavrlugs; 301, 17th September, Karriniia; 113,29tliSe|.toinber. D.U S Watch: till, 2nd Aujruat, DC. Geneva; 3i9, 2nd August, Silver Locket; 109. 10th September. D.C. Genera: KB. 15th August, 1). C.». Watch; 703, 28th April. Gold Cameo Pin; SW, llith August. RinK; 10 . tlth Suptoinber. W. Ring; 981 7th January. Bold Albeit: 382,21ith Septem ber Kress: 45-', ZflthSeptember, hun'lloClothes; 553. 25th November, 12 Piccos; :OS, 16th Uooem her. Coat: Gl2, 2nd December, Calico, etc.; 482, 26th November, bundle Clothes; 270, Sth Norcm bor, bundle Clotliea; 372, llth November, Di«B3 Pieco: 211, loth Sept., Coat and Trousers; 250, 7th November, Suit Clothes; Old, Ist November, Suit Clothes; 497, 2oth November, 13 pioees; 320.12 th November. 7 pieces; 553, 27th Novotn bor, 3 artieloa; (U2, Ist Doceuibcr, Coat and Trousers; 702, 10th October, 2 dozen Knives. Fords, and Boots; 783, 29th August, Cornet; 51ti, 30th Seplembur, JewoUery Box ; 150, 29th September, Mechanical Litho and Turner; 209', 13th September, Bible (illustrated); iULSind October, 13 Spoons; 571,18 th August, Mechani cal Book (illiißtrated); 351, Hh August, Acoor dion • 368,315t JuK,Mathematical Instruments; 993, 21th October. 1). C. S. Watch1; 013,15t Novem ber, D. C. S. Watch; 713, llth Ootobor. D. C. Gene> a; 251,20 th Soptembor. O. F. Geneva; 977, 23rd October, D. C. Gold Watch; 897, 4th Sop tembor, O. F. S. Watch; 511, D. C. S. Watch; 36G 14th November, O. F. Gold Watch; 270, Sth, November, O. F, Gold Watch; 721, llth October, D. C. Geneva and silver Albert; 317,24 th Sep tember, D. O- Geneva; IC3,lst Novomber, D. C. S. Watch; 335. Ith Aupuat. U. C. Geneva; 274. 2lßt September. O. F. 8. Watch; 159, Ist November, Brooch and Earrings; 4Cfi, 20th Novomber, Gold Necklet and Brooch ; 110, 30th ()<itober. Earrings; 870,3 rd Septombor, Barrings; '26 Gth Novomber, G. Albert Karrings and Chain; GS7 9th October. Set Studs; 74,23 th October. G. Albert; 878 13th October. S. Albert; 370, 2fith September, Drsss Ring; 956, 23nd Octobor, Suit Clothes; 211,5 th Novomber, Skirt and Jacket; Gl4, fith October, Dress; 479.16 th January, Dress; 76>i 30th January, Dross-pioce nnd Nightdress; 912 18th TJocember, Shirt and Shawl: 9SB, 22nd nocember. Coat and Vest; 971, 20th December, T)renß and Cape; 133,14'h January, Dresspiece; 297 Bth January, Suit Clothes; 698. 25th August. Greeustono Karrings t 392, 12th January, 2 Trousers, Coat and Vest; 110. ISth July, Necklet and Ixrcket; 306, Sth August. 12 Books in Case (Shakespeare): 815, 13rh Decembor. DresH-plece; 901. Sth February, Overcoat; 203. 3rd January, Suit Clothes: ;'>7o, 2uth January, Coat and Tronser3: 351, 10th Jannary, Suit Clothes; 257. 17th September, 3 Saws. 2 Squares, &c • SS", 18th August, 9 pair Hollow and Round Planes:9l. 29th December, Coat; 46, loth January, Blaok Tronsors; 89G, 4th February, Overcoat; 300 othorlinci. comprising New and Second hand Clothes, Umbrellas, Concertinas, Accordions. Clocks, Carpenter^ Tools, Books, &c. TOMORROW. HUNTER & NOLAN WILr, BOLD TBI'.IR VC7 EEKLY SALE AT THE DURHAM YARDS, or HORSKS, 9ADDLKRY, GRAIN, AND SEED. Also, The well-known hurdle horse "SULTAN," wlnnor of Maiden fturdles, Otahuhu. " TO-MORROW. DURHAM YARDS. The undersigned will sell at the Durham Yards, to-morrow (Friday), at 11 o'clock, A TWO-YEAR-OLD COLT BY ELGIN Yearlinff Filly by Blair Athol Mare in foal by Duncan Gray HUNTER & NOLAN, Auctioneers. mHE -OARIS TTID QLOVE TTVBPARTMBNT, Under the Management of the Bonownod EDWARD GEMARD, THE AMERICAN PROFESSIONAL GLOVE-FITTEK. 5000 pAi^~KID G LOVE - BLACK AND ALL STYLISH SHADES. GREAT KID GLOVE BARGAINS AT THE PARIS KID GLOVE DEPARTMENT, At tho following Unrivalied Prioea Every Pair Warranted Fit and Qr/ALmr) 4-BUTTON KID SUKDE Is 9d 10-BUTTON KID SUKDK, 3a Gd i BUTTON ivll) SUiCIJIf, 2a Gd 4-IWTTDN KID, 3s lid 4-BUTTOM KIU, 4s Gd 4-RllTT'>N Krt), Ga G-BUTTON KfU, 43 6d B-BUTTON KID. 58 8d 6-BUTTo:,--:,-.., ,™ .-i 2-BU'ITON (JIWI'LKMEN'S KTD, 3s 6d 2-BUTTON GKNTLKMfCN'S KID, 5s (id KID GLOVES FITTED TO TTIK HAND TO PEP.FECTION AT THE COUNTER IN TWO MINUTES, BOR LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, WITHOUT EXTRA CHARGE. FIT AND QUALITY GUARANTEED. KID GLOVES EXCHANGED IF NOT APPROVED OF. LATEST FASHION KID & SUEDE GLOVES. Ladies and Gentlemen will find it to their advan. tage to have thnlr Kid Glows FIT I'ED at the counter. Kid Glove Stock the Largest to Sem.ct Fkom. Kid Gloves in All Shades, Black Evening Shades, &c. EVERY PAIR WARRANTED FIT AND GOOD QUALITY. THE PARIS KID GLOVE DEPARTMENT Is located with MRS SOMERVILLKS MILLINERY E3TA BLISHMENT, Wbllesley-btreet. opposite Opera'Honse. FOR IMMEDIATE BALE, in Victoria street West, two Houses and Shop with ; double frontage, will be Bold a bargain: terms I Basy.-Ai>ply to John Soppett. House and Land



qiNQEB SEWING MACHINES, i3aloa in ISS2 603,292 Machine* M 1881 561.03G ii INORBASE.-.-42,253. » TURKIC OUT OF KVKKY TOOK MA CHINKS SOLI) IN TUB \VOUU> APK SINGEK'3. UPWARDS OK THUKK HUNDRED FIRST PRIZES :!! iN'I) AT CHIUSTCIIURGH (CXHIBITrON TWO GOLD A TWO SILVER MHDALS, To bo obtained »t PS» 2/6 WBMK I'Elt 2/G WEEK Only at 261, Qcebn-sirbkt, Auckland, beware of otckman and other BINGES SEWING MACEINE3, 7 0 H N f> OOHASiH' WHOLES ALB GKOCER, TEA, COFFEE, & SPIOE MERCHANT, CUSTOMS-STREET. AUOT-.-.aND, Tetosrraph Address i I Telephone ExobanM, " Ka«le," Auoklmfl.! No. M The Advertiser desires ipsclal attention to hli Celebrated Brando of BLENDED INDIA AXD CSI'NA TEAS. Sine* their introduction the greatly incroaied demand for them substantially proves their excellence, and confirm! the high esteem which tho Fnblio bar* Jnitly accorded them. The following dirtfcsSr-vr.ru>iU «U b«ar hU Trada Mnrk on the labala, and are packed in lib and Jib paoketi, also in 61b, 101b, and 401b tint, vU i— BLENDEO INOIA AND CHINA TEAS. HOUSEHOLD COUNTKSB DUCHESS PRINCESS EMPRESS Brands. BLENDED FUSE INDIAN TEAS, VICEROY ZEMINDAR SPREAD-EAGLH BAKING AMI* YEAST POWDERS. These Powders, since their introduction, hare been accorded by the publio the n oeption their excellence deworves, and only require* a trial to bo mors universally used. Attention is requested to tho following analytical roport:— "Laboratory, Hobson-itreat. Auckland; Jnne 13.1831—1 havo ssinipU'd the Baking Powder In Uio bulk, prepared hy Mr John Buchanan, Mer :h*nt, Ain-kUnd, und have unalyHcd the Batata, smd find the • onntituenti pv.ru nud well-propor tioned. Tho result proves tiiia nvtlclo to be lupwdor til a •>• cither imported or ooloniatly proparfd that fiae boon mibmit'cd to mo, and! can, therefore, .■nnfliJently raenmmond itto the public.—(Signed; J. A. Fond, Colonial AnalfiS." Baoh tin bears i\ln Registered Trad* Mark. Sold by Grocora and Storokoopors Generally. THa STOCK of GENERAL GROCKBY and Glkiien's Store! comprises a Splendid Assort ment, which is constantly being roplonishod by Import.t!on'i from Kuropcnn, American, aaa Australian Markets. - JUST lISCBIYED, EX 5.9. BUCEPHAUJ3, from CalonlU, via Molbourno, 200 DRUMS BULK CASTOR OIL. CATALOGUES ON AP FLIC ATI OH. To Ihoss about to commence buiineu, attention is drawn to the great advantage of bolng iv a position to offer the Celebrated and Popular Brands of Spread Eagle Teas, Baking and Yeast I'owdcrn, etc., and co sooura other ipecial Induce ment* which I am prepared to affor, JOHN "OUOHANAN, WHOLESALE) OROCBS, OUSTOMS-BTRBBT, A 1 XV." TEAy Unrivalled /o'/ ou fl/w i /¥* Imh/TEA I /0f ISBOUNDINB /Jy/ Strength O/ 'HIGH QUALITY. TP E A C O 0 X, • OPTICIAN, MATHEMATICAL AND NAUTICAL IHBTKUMENT MAKKK, Seortlatid-scbisiix. ALWAYS IN STOCK- Speotaolea and Eye-glasses cf over? khifl on aoenrate fit guaranteed Opera Glasses or •mperior quality Telesoopes, Blnoonlar Meld Glasses and Mtorc3oopcfi. powerful and cheap Thoodolltos, Miuiof: Compassed, Drainage Levels Abnoy Levels, Prismatic Compasses Drawing Instruments, Scales, Parallel Ruleta Ships' Jjbga Sextants, Comtiiwsaa, Blnnaolo Barometers. Tnonnametors, Hydrometers SUeocrlo Balls. Batteries, and Fittings Magnetic iaa ■jlalvau'e Medical Maohined Tsfagln 3jp iorna and SUdcu, Hand aittgniflers Steroosct ;ca and SUdos, Grophoacopea Steam GMQRen and Tnblng, Saliaomotata Amateur Photographic Cameraa JUST RECEIVED— SeU-regletering Aneroid Barometem SHgTOOfifMwra oj »vhuy eihd unvkxssa, OPPOSITB THK OaTOtWIOB. MUSIC, Portraits, Landscapea, etc., Lithographed la Miniature a*nd Colours fee Stab Offloa. FOR POSITIVE SALK.—6OO Acres Good Land, with water frontage, only 10 miles from Qucon-strest Wharf, and will be Bold cheap.—Apply to John Soppet, House and Land AKent,;No. 8, Qnoon-Btroot.



CASH VERSUS CREDIT. IN consequonco of tho reduction in prico of Now Zealand Tweeds, together with our rapidly increasing businest", wo are onnbloil to roduoo our prices, and give tho enor mous discount of 4s in tlio £. Inspection invtod. Largest Stock in Auckland to soloct from. Tho following is a List of our Prices, all of which aro guaranteed Now Zealand Twoocls, and thoronglily shrunk. Terms Not Cash. When eondinp orders pleaaoadd the followfnp amount for postngo: - Cout, 2» ; TrouKors, la; Vest, 6d. NEW ZEALANU TWEED CO., Shohtlakdstrket, noaily opposite I'ost-ollice. ~~ Quality No. 1. Quality No. 1. Quality No. 2. Quality No. 3. Beat Saddle Twood. Suit Trou. & Vcat Trou Suit Trou. & Vofst Trou Suit Trou. & Vest Trou, duit Trou. & Vest Trou. 3/3/. 1/7/. 10/- 3/15' 1/18/- CO'- I/V- 1/17/6/- 23/0/-4/10/ 21-1- itih t Measurement for Coat— 11 it D, From neck scam to lcM.Rlll 3 to I t(is, From srnm nt V 1 I Measurement for Vest— A- "ir^ll 2 ' \\ Measurement for Trousers I Aw \ . ;Jf I I llii.i, Krnm top of troiisers / // I ;.^ II \. 6| iimiiul boitumof boot \ | I s^ %\ . p Whon semliiiß your or- |> I \i \ d.T, )i!w!'(-slnliM-olonrof |? # Twciml, Kill up inenauio- te I I S3 I ini'iilH iii'ronliiiK 1° in- I i(/ -_= 1 • .. i.--i.. ntnu'tlons, ami wn, upon j.;| IM~?~£ A ~7r.:;:r -' f(!nv"r<l"l"1 any purt of |7 U!,~ii!l] SMITH AND CAUG-HEY, IMPORTERS. OC ASK FOR OUR "LION BRAND" CLOTHING. WHICH POS3KS3K3 AUi THE (.Uj'AhIFKJATION.S OK KXCKLLKNCK. (IT 19 DUKAIIbK aoou VAWB jron cash it .« wKacur^ al]avooi okklong TWMU|AND (IT IS WONDKItIfULIjY LOW IN PKICK3. IN BOYS', VOUTIIS', AND MEN'S SIZES. WOIIKING JIEN SHOULD BUY OUK "LION BRAND" MOLKSKIN TKOU3BUB. At In lid per pair. S. & G. boinir tho ONLY KKTAIL FIUM IV AUCKLAND Hiippllwl DIRKCT KHOM THE MANUFAOTOUY of THlrf (JICLKUKATKU CliOl'iilNU IN THIS 11HAND, ttio iv a poaltiou ■10 OFl'-IIU KXOJU"I'IONAIi VALUE. Sl'KClAi .-ONK CASE HOYS' HICAVV NAVY AND (JUKNAT JKKBKY SUITS. IN ALL SIZKS, FROM !Ss 111) (JUST OfKNKJ)). SMITH AND CAUOHKY HOLD AN IMMKN3K HTOOK OK BOYB'. YOUTHS', and MEN'S CLOTIUNU ANU MKIICKHY. ALL AlAltKKl) IN I'LAIN KIUUKK3, AT THKIfC WKLL-IvNOWN LOW CASH I'JUCKB. DEIMRTMENTS. I SILK. SATINS, VKLVK- I FAMILY AND HOUSEHOLD TKEN9 LINKN I DKKSB KAHRIOS vn ,, KLANNKL3 AND I3LANKKTS rnnn MIIAINKRY X MANTLES FOX CALICOKS and BHKKTING3 000 D GOOD UNOKRHLOTHING rA o,r UAKI'K'IM AND FLOOK uuuu i-attih- RUJHONS. LACIS3, AND Aau COVICKINOB VAI UK \ALUK. GLOVfcs „.,, ~ LAOH CURTAINS AND VAL.UJ!.. HOSIKHY AND lIABKIt- v*u\. . MUSLINS DASUKUY CLOTHING AND OBNTS' I MKUCKRY LADIES SIIOITLD WKAH OUlt "ELliia ' KID GLOVES. 2,1. and fl-uuttcn. at 2a 3d, 2n lid. and Sa lid, in IILACIC AND COLOUItS, (iiiurunlrtul t-iiliHt»K)tory. If proved oiliurwiao, S. and C. will Gl VK A NKW I'A IK In lluu of any that limy bo raturnod. THIS GLOVK (JAN BK J'HOCUHKD ONLY AT OUK KSrABLISHMKNT. WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DRAPERS, •239, QUEEN-STREET. (BRANCH NKWMARKET.) LIMITED, HARDWARE MERCHANTS, &c. Importers of Machinery, &c, &c. Indents executed for every description of Hard ware on most favourable terms. T. &. S. M. & Co., Ld. have now in Stock, Combined Band and Circular Saws for Hand or Power, complete with Saws. PATENT E.C. SPORTING POWDER. ONE POUND OF THIS NEW POWDER IS EQUAL TO TWO OF THE BEST BLACK POWDER. IT DOES NOT ABSORB MOISTURE, AND CREATES NO SMOKE. G-iras. ■ • guns. AMMUNITION. SHOOTING SEASON, 1885. T. & S. MORRIN & CO. (L m) HAVE IN STOCK A VERY LARGE ASSORTMENT OF SINGLE AND DOUBLG-BARKEL BREACH-LOADING GUNS, BY CELEBRATED ENGLISH MAKERS. MUZZLE-LOADING GUNd AT REDUCED PRICES. REVOLVERS. REVOLVERS. BEST BRANDS OF SPORTING POWDERS, PA'XKNT CHILLED SHOT, GUN WADDING, CARTRIDGES AND CARTRIDGE CASES (Percussion Caps), CARi RIDGE LOADING IMPLEMENTS, RE-CAPPERS, &6. GAME AND CARTRIDGE BAGS, ■ POWDER FLASKS, StiOT POUCHES, &c,, 4c, &c



NELSON, MOATE & Co/8 CELEBRATED (Wjlli'Lß tt/J.tj«f-!>JUi^-' A'^'i'^u Ktt'i&M GSST3D NEIiKWN, BI«A'&'E & CO.'S CELECP.ATSD PJIKK BIiEKDED TEAS. HunrtvcSs nro trylnff to copy, and many aro advertising Common Mixtures a* Elondcd Tea to mislead the public. Tor Govornmunt Annlyaiu sao Circulars, Q fefi:»i-l'vVyfo4lr "i.!r|w| ►> S "t' ■- ' ill M g ! I'^.-r. ,i if H I—l ! 1 .'--" . ' J t> 0' I V'1 • 1 "^ " ASK FOR KELSON, IKOA'JTK & CO.'S NATURAL rLAV«UEE» TEAS. Thoy have been awnrdod GOLD ASJ> S3LVEK IHEDALS FOJX PURITY, STRENGTH, and VALUE. EXTRACT FROM PRESS : "AH tbo Tois of tills Urm aro Bought NELBON, MOATE &Oo.'b SPECIALTY B! Suns U«n P VJ fca**' (• BRANCHES! AUCKLAND, I»I':«'SI»IN, CIIMST CIIVKCSI, 166. QS'Fifi.V-ST., ASjX'KLAXD. AGENTS EVXnvarWMRE t i DIIOOTINC SEASON, 1885. GUNS!! G UKS !! GUNS!! 1). EVITT, GUNMAKEU, *J6I. QUEEN STRKKT, AUCKLAND. Tho ndvortlwr hftvins a very lurro Stock of 3unM bojli Urcc-oh-l.r'ilin,- and Muzzlo-lond nff linw r»'-nui k'-cl them itt v coimidurublo •tubinmoN t'oit uasii. £ n. d. SinnlobnrrclOunefrom .. .. 017 B i>oubU--li:irrul (4urs from .. .. H U 0 l)nubli>-biirri!l H.lj. (iuiH from .. iIS 0 BtnKlc-burrul U.l*. Ouna from ..500 Cnrti* a»d Harvojr'M Rent Quality Diiinininl UrfiaUtmiiowdcr.. Is C(l per lb. KKKUiiiniinviiiT 'to M „ Shot Os Sid „ Curl rid no Cagua, 12 KUttgO.Gs, lis. and 7ii par 100. EVKKV OTltKli KISD OK PIIOOTINO MATKItIAI. KqUAIiLV CIIKAl1. KLK\'3 OKNTKAL KIBM OAUTMDGKS, 12 Kuugo, loaded with tho Now K.C. Povvdor. OUNWOUK O? KVKHY DESOUIPTION IJON'K PROMPTLY and ErKICIENTLY. IMPOBTKB OK PAIN'S OELRBRATKD FIUKWOIIKS. D. EVITT, GUNMAKKII AND IMPORTER, 254 — QOKKN-STRBBX, AUCKLAND, — 254 WJiolcsalo and Retail. /tsrSic.Ni) ton I'niL'i: lists. W. L B V B, BOOK BINDER, PAPER RULKR, ACCOUNT BOOK MANUFACTURER. HIREB DOOKS ABOVB " STAB " 01TFIO*. MERCHANTS' ACCOUNT BOOKS, Insurance and Mmrwa Rkoistbh Boobs Specially Ruled and Bound, Mnolo, Mngazinoß, Public Llbrarlos, and Sun day School Books well bound. BAKERS' SPECIAL RULED DAY BOOKS. Bibles, Prayer and Hymn Books Ko-bONnd. BAND ANQ CHOIII MUSIC BOOKS RULBD Jftte.v.«'jvvi- .-«;-^i< .■i«;-*i;asH ■ M T B. BLAIKIB, t? • VICTORIA-STREBT, IMPORTER OP BUILDERS' & FURNISH XNGfIRONMONGERY DIBEOT »ROM MaNUFACTURBBI, Hsd for Sale, at Low Rates- Carpenters' Tools Nails, Locks, Hingog Kitchen Ranges Register Gratea, In great Variety Uarbla and enamelled Slato MantelpUsw Largest Block in Auckland Marble, Electroplate, Curb, and other Fendew ■ialvanisea iron, Sheet Lcud, and Ziaa 3iatß, Conjeui, cud Plantar raaPECaiON invitb;™ T I6HT HARNESS HORSES, SADDLE 1 J HORSES, and all kinds ot SPRING VEHICLES, Hired, Poncth'- and Soli at DHOWTHEIB'S VICTORIA STABLES. Wai. ey-street.



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