IS ATHEISM THE BEST GOSPEL FOR THE WORLD?

Debate In the lome-street HaU,

The four-nights debate between Messrs T. Walker and Aldridge was resumed in the Lome-street Hall last evening. There was a fair attendance. Mr P. McNaught occu pied the chair. The subject of the debate was, "Is Atheism the Best Gospel for the World!" Mr Walker to affirm, and Mr Aldridge deny.

Mr Walker, who opened tho debate, said his task was not a popular one, consisting as it did, in proving that atheism was the best gospel for the world. His atheism consisted in being without a God. They should not imagine that he was a denier of the existence of a God or Gods. He Was si—.ply a donier of all tho Gods he had ever heard of, or that had been defined to him. He was simply without a God. The text which ran, "The fool hath said in his heart there is no God," was not applicable to him or to any philosophical mind. All gods of history were, he contended, simply the crea tion of trie human roind.and had no existence in reality. They were idols. The speaker dwelt at length on the gods of mythology, and classical hislory, and also of heathen countries, quoting largely from Max Muller. He held lhat these gods were simply phenomena, and were traceable back to human reflection, All these gods, including the Bible God, were simply crea tures of the human imagination. God, ho contended, had not made man, but man had made God. Bis friend would defend only the Bible God, but quoting from the book of Exodus, he showed on tho divine authority that the existence of other gods in Egypt was ad mitted. The admission was repeated in the title of "God of Gods," and the phrase, "Groat is our God above all other gods." Again all other gods were told to worehip this Bible God, but how could they :lo so if thero wore no other gods to worship ? Then there wero threats that He would send thorn out and make thorn serveothor gods, and also that He would famish other gods, showing that thoso wero gods that ate, and that he was the jealous boss of all thoso gods. Ho submitted that God could not be omniscient whon ho had to ask Adam so many questions respecting his whereabouts in tho garden of Eden, or omnipresent when ho had to come down to soo what the people were doing at the building of tho Tower of Babel. He also quoted the descent to Mount Sinai, and tho strugglo with Jacob, as further evidence of want of omni presence, and othor passages to show that in tho Biblo God was not a God of omnipresonce, omniscience, or of mercy. He held that the God of the Bible was only on a par with tho other gods of history, and therofore had no claim to their credence, respect, or adoration. He belonged to the realm of myth and fable. Mr Alubidob hold that his friend had not gone very far in establishing his thesis. Mr Walker had quoted from Max Muller, but returning to that book he had read how Muller got out of that tangle. Having read soveral passages, he submitted that his friend was hoist with his own petard. His friend had quoted texts of Scripture, but it would appear that ho had not studied them. Re ferring to the struggle with Jacob, he reminded them that in ono place God was spoken of, and in another an "angel." Other passages were read to show that tho angel was one bearing the authority of God, and coming in His name. He held tha' his friend had not driven the stakes of his proposition, and in fact had not told them what a'heism was. He had never met with auy definition of what atheism as a gospel message was yet. Was atheism, he asked, going to sweep away religious instincts, and if so, what did it propose to replace it with ? What did it propose for his future, or tho future in which ho was found ? His Rationalist friends, he be lieved, had a gospel of their own, and if so, they wero condemned with Christianity, because his friend had a bettor gospel, and that was atheism. He would like to know whom his friend represented that night. The placards said he represented tho Rationalistic Association of Auckland, but if so he did not represent their principles. Since ho had come to Auckland he had listened to about half-a-dozen groat Free thought orators, but had not heard their gospel yot. He had heard all tho discrepancies of tlio Bible trotted out, but whoro was their gospel? Had it an existence? and if so, why did they not trot it out ? Because it did not pay. And if it was the bost gospel for the world, they ought to preach it and deliver it to tho world. Secularism as a system had not succeeded according to the expectation of its founder. If atheism had been proachod as a gospel better than anything that had preceded it, then he wanted to know where it had been preached, and by whom. Ho did not want Walkerism, but a better gospol than that which thoy at present possessed—something that would provide for their present condition, as well as for their future state. Ho recognised as woll as any man that there were groat neods, and ho tried as woll as ho could to simply those needs. Ho wished his friend would toll them whether his atheism was speculative or dogmatic. He believed it was speculative, becauso his friend did not appear disposod to affirm that there was no God.

MANGARE.

The Mangaro Puhlic School broke up for the Christmas holidays on Wednesday, tho 17th inst, and on Saturday tho annual school feast was held on Mr Washer's farm, one of the most suitable places in the district. A beautiful day favourod the occasion, and probably there would have been a larger attendance but for the Otahuhu races taking place on thesamo day, About 150 pupils, teachers, parents, and friends were present, and everyone seemed eager to contribute to the goneral enjoyment. Tho members of the School Committee with their wives and the teachers met early in the morning, and spent a couple of hours preparing sandwiches, and had besides procured sixty dozen tarts, cheeso cakes, etc., wherewith to entertain tho children. Races for prizes and toys occupied nearly all the afternoon, with the exception of an interval, during which fruit was served round. A sufficient number of toys had been bought so as to enable the Committee to give every child a presentand so prevent anything like jealousy and disappointment among tho little ones, After tea threo hearty cheers were given for Mr and Mrs Washer for their kindness, for Mr and Mrs Mellsop and Miss Pascoe, for the Chairman of the School Committee and Mrs Kirkbride, for tho members of the Committee, and one cheer more for every body else, which brought one of the most successful school feasts ovor hold in Man gare to a close.

ARCH HILL SUNDAY SCHOOL.

The annual festival of tho Arch Hill Wesleyan Sunday-school was held on tho Surrey Hills Estate (by kind permission of the proprietors) on Saturday last. Thero was an excellent attendance of teachers scholars, and friends, and the usual cricket match—Teachers versus Senior Scholars took place, and resulted on this occasion iv a victory for the teachers by three runs Messrs S. White, W. Taylor, H. Taylor, and James Yearbury did good service for the teachers, while J. L. Wakerly E. White, and Percy White were most successful for the scholars, leachers : Ist innings, 68 ; second innings, 57 : total, 119. Scholars : Ist innings, 33 • second innings, 83: total, 11G. Sports of various kinds were entered into with great spirit, and ample justice was done to the two relays of provisions provided. On Christmas mom the teachers and several Km ,! ch(._* r . un(ler tho leadership of Mr Walter Taylor (accompanied on the har monium by Mr G. Sinrjett) rendered a number of suitable carols. The Christmas boxes amounted to £4 4s 6d, and have been devoted to the infant scholars' new class room fund.

TONGA.

[FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.]

Tonga, December Oth. As the Sandfly is cs.r.eted to leave in a few days, I send you a few linos with reference to Tongan affairs, for we have had very busy times lately here in Tonga. First of all the Parliament meeting has been held, and has done no end of business if rtport be true.

Tonjan Government Accounts. Your readers will remember very many dark and mysterious remarks have occasion ally beeti made in your paper as to the Tonga Government accounts. However, it appears they havo been regularly kept, balanced annually, and reports duly for warded to the King, and they havo now been audited by Dr Buckland, the lato British Pro Consul,and Herr Yon Treskow, the Imperial German Vice Consul, who, aftor spending several weeks in auditing the same, havo certified to their correct ness The b lot henceforth will be on the other leg. The natives aro now commenc ing to inquire what has been dono with all their missionary money of the last five years, especially from Muas. However, moro of this anon - only wait a little l longer. New Buildings.

We aro to havo a Hospital, and Dr Buck land has been appointed medical officer. We are also to have a Public Library, and the site has been granted by the Govern ment, and also a Museum. The King has given his large picture of the Emperor William, which was given him some time ago by the Kaiser, ub tho first instalment ot the pictnre gallery. It is valued at two thousand guineas. There are many presents already promised the Library and Museum, and we have no doubt it will be a success, like everything else here the Premier takes in hand.

Railways.

The chiefs were so delighted with the por tion of tramway already laid down that they have granted permission, if the finances turn out as expected, for the tram way to be extended to the interior, and for a steam motor also to bo secured. Schools. The school examinations have beon held, and were far in advance of former yoars. Fancywork done by tho schools taught by the Sisters of Mercy, and by Miss Roberts, who has chargo of tho Government school at Nukualofa, was very good indeed, and it is most surprising how apt the nativos aro in doing embroidery, wool, and other work.

King's Church,

Tho King's Cathedral has at last boon opened, and will be a lasting monument of tho King's work in Tonga in ages to come. The old man refused to allow a collection to be mado in his church, or in any way to receive any outside aid in paying for the church, but has borne the wholo of the expense himself, Tho opening ceremony was a very great affair, and all the elite of Tonga were thero. The Roy. S. W. Baker and the old native minister Pitu Vicon ducted the service, the Government band playing the anthems, &c. His Majesty has given orders to procure at once a clock, a chime of bells, and an organ, and what not. To any lover of art, it, will fully repay him who has time to run down to tho islands, if for no other pur pose than to see this beautiful edifice.

Free Church.

The missionary meetings of the Free Church aro in full swing, and the natives aro giving most liberally. It is anticipated aB the gross result, through the whole of the group, some 20,000 or 25,000 odd dollars will be raised. Their church finances in other respects aro all in a nourishing condition. Great efforts will be made in a short time hence to erect large and beautiful buildings as places of worship iii connection with the Free Church. Trade. Trade is a little brisker than it was, but the high price given for copra, and the severe competition between the firms, make business anything but profitable.

Auckland Racing Club Summer Meeting.

Dunedin Cup Acceptances.

Tho following acceptances were rocoived last night: — Dunedin Cup of 1,1 OOsovs.—Two miles and a distance.

THAMES SUMMER MEETING.

(BY TELEGRAPH. —OWN CORRESPONDENT),

Tuames, yesterday. The first day's racing of the Tljames Sum mer Meeting took placo yesterday after noon. Results : —

Free Handicap.—Twohill's Mystery, 1; Chadwick's Flageolet, 2 ; Carter's Rewi, 3. Hurdle Race.—Styak'a Bushman, 1; Fraser's Quilp, 2 ; Reid's Actress, 3. Thames Plate.—Twohill's Cinderella, 1 ; Enko's Victory, 2; Diver, 3. Selling Hack Race.—Work, 1; Kate, 2; Bonjour, 3. Six others started. Stewards' Handicap. — D. Twohill's Mystery, 1 ; Fraser's Kaiwak'n,, 2; Robert son's Kalo, 3. Flagoolet and Rewi also ran.

Drury Annual Races.

The annual race meeting of the Drury Racing Club took placo at'Godkin's paddock yesterday, and passed off most successfully. There was a good attendance,, about 200 visitors coming by train from Auckland and intermediate stations. The various events resulted :—

Maiden Plate of 15sovs; 1 mile.—My-a, 1; Larrikin, 2; Underhand, 3. Hurdle Race of 20sovs, 2 miles.—Rob Roy, 1 ; Soukar, 2. In this event, Soukar fell at one of the hurdles, rolling over his rider, T. Hodson. Dr. Harley examined him, and pronounced that, although the injuries were of a painful nature, they wore not dangerous. Drury Cur of 40sovs; IJ mile.—Dress maker, lost 41b (F, Burns), 1; Highland MuryJatlOlb (Absolum), 2; Little Wonder, Bst 71b (Hodson), 3. Ravenshoe, Orphan, and Lazarus also ran. Won easily. Time, 3min. 26sec. Totalisator dividend, £1 6s. Selling Race of lOsovs ; IJ mile.—Over the Hills, 1; Mattie, 2. Drury Racing Club Handicap, of 20sovs, 14 mile.—Highland Mary, 1; Little Won der, 2; Orphan, 3. Consolaiion. — Ravenshoe, 1; Under hand, 2; Little Wonder, 3.

CORRESPONDENCE.

Law Society Prosecution.

(Tethe~Editor) Sm,-Now that tbi. „„,, posed of by U le l«SdMa«***_t dignity of the Court teio U> and % by the soveral zeaW 'ly 8. the bar, permit me to „v,m °mb «B of public that the pU° £ bset *> t. £ pleted against me is th o s a '0n j,lßt *?: was referred to in Dec ,__%T m _ttw that pained away by cou'n e T'^ f,% «. struck ou of my affld avt ' t^ c *««, the full circumstances and i daystatM ated by other evidence^ l _*** respectfully eubmit that tv, d° m <"3t made by the Law Soc etv's ____**** more irrelevent to the aoUo TZ Wet« clauses in my affidavits £ M th^ objectionable to the bLZ, »«o 60 that their mode ol p,& &«_ on a par with their _ol& to?- Ia ol>. time to time, and urfng name during a conti nU o„ B m^/«'onal twelve montns with theappXV-0^ injure my business. M . deEU «to through the clerical error hf. Buffere*i The defendant admitted Tat !&___* money and a"erwards went Ci Wed th« should bo sorry to qmS_. #_*_*■■* I Judge's Spartan _ a _Z. bS? £?>»* entitled to inform my clientatW J_ * att> hashed up in new form^£ that '^^ body, the Law Society, fefe^ same article. - Yours &_ n A 6 _and ** Bennett, Notary. December

"For the Future in the Distance."

(To the Editor.) Sir,—Did it never strike our City p„u. that it will be necessary to have! '** drainage right away from the ten oS" Kyber Pass Road down to the nSL _ -c in Stanley-street, as more Th'^ acres naturally drain along the h .,J? rty ground gully V As far _ 8 the ah" 8 forty acres are concerned it SS_\ be impossible to drain any part of it mm™ into Symonds-street or the Graftrm ft No- what I would suggest „s,fi t S a line of drainage in the first St g thirty three feet each side of H Lfc acquired of the present owners SJS^ with the understanding that affi street, will be made so soon as 3j_. stances will permit. Doubtless some of the property-owners would be _flii_,» to give the required land, as VSj utilise tho slopes, at present worthierT any purpose of building upon, Moreover as the 40 acres will bo actually i„ the Wt of the city in 20 years, if thl/wg^K not acted upon, the question then will fc! on tho same footing as the acquisition Z the north side of West Queen-st?K„° f i.e., will have to be smartly paid ft* Some one will doubtless say-WW e &_ you enter at the Kyber Pass Road and where come out when you butt against tie filling by the Bowling Green at the bottom of the Grafton Road ? Well, I would jffi by tbe side of Mr Pierces property ani going along the burying ground gully MBa under the Grafton Koad, sonnecting S Stanley-street and its present drainage for I should say there can be no great diffi cutty in forming a tunnel under the Grafton Road by the Bowling* Green The only reasons I have for writing this letter are, that I already begin to smell stinks along the 40 acres indicated, and I feel certain if some measures are not soon taken these stinks will result in stenches and cholera is no joke; so I make these suggestions in the interests of the whole community, and not from any selfish mo tive further than the question of salnbrity, —I have, &c, ■ J. C. SOALL, Dec. 12,1855.

The Railway Crush and Rowdyism on Race Days.

(To the Editor.)

Sir,—l hope, in justice to those whoaro in the habit of travelling by rail to the Ellers lie Racecourse, that you will allow me to say a few words regarding tho present manner in which the trains run during our Auckland races, to and from Ellsrslie, I hate patronised these races ever since they were started, having travelled there by rail since the line was first opened, and have there fore an idea of how we have fared in the past, that is in reference to the comfort or discomfort found in travelling by rail in preference to otherwise. 1 havo as in-.alb.e_ present on thiß great occasion to witness the Auckland Cup, and went by rail, We waited at the Auckland station twenty-five minutes before catching a traitt for the course, which, to any man of common sense, seems to be very stupid on the part of the railway authorities to lose traffic and time in this way. Why, what isto*pre vent trains running every quarter of an hour at the outside, so as to avoid that brutal crushing that women and ourselves were subjected to on Saturday ? It was positively disgraceful to see the manner in which people were allowed to crush into carriages already over* crowded until it became unbearable, and many men and myself left tho train aftor it was ttarte.i to make room for the'rtoghs that completely rushed the Carriages, taking possession of what seats they pleased, although boing occupied at the same'time by women and children. To remove them or remonstrate for their behaviour meant a row or being insulted, as we were on Satur day ; and as I witnessed several such cases, I never in tho whole course of my life—and I have travelled some rough journeys by" rail during excursions nitnessed such want of discretion'and common sense as I did on Cup Day. The yells of the women, and the brutal conduct of men who one would fancy ought to know better, were to an onlooker simply ap palling. Women, children and men were subjected to such ill-treatment and inralto in' the train that had there been a possi bility of securing a policeman we would have had the R.M. Court filled with such cases immediately after the holidays were over, while on tho other hand drunken men ad libitum were allowed to enter the car riages, only toget sick atsomeone else b feet, I do hope I may never witness again the same as I did on returning from the races on Saturday. Words cannot express my indignation at such barbarous conduct, and witness poor helpless women and children crushed, insulted, and maltreated, all because there was not sufficient police men to look after the . interest of the public. Why cannot the gate keepers at the platform admit only a fair proportion of passengers to the accommodation there awaiting them in tne shape of railway carriage? Something must bo done, for if tho same evil is per mitted wo may probably have to recortt more accident", or- perhaps worse: soil, deaths if this timely warning is not acted on. Let Mr Thomson send a sufficient force to enforce discipline, trains, run every quarter of au hour, no weeM™ crushing, no drunkards permitted to travel by rail, and order at tho gates.-I am-, «c, J.P. and Citizen.

Printed and Published! *iJj«L*jg %*% gs£_a_&2£s%Cs-'& streets. In tho f*TOTinoe of AB<*i»«. ZealW T__ B _AVDEOKMBfl J Al^

' THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 29, U8».



Mr J. 0. Eyett declared the following

handicaps last night :— Hamhcaf Hukdlks.—Two miles. stlb at lb Macaroni .. .. 11 12 King .. ..9 7 Shotover .. .. 11 2 Alfred ..9 7 Alarlo .. .. 11 0 'lim 9 0 l'Uer .. .. 10 0 Bollo .. ..9 0 Medio .. .. 10 0 Miss Griffiths ..9 0 Kingask .. .. 9 12

A.R.C. Handicap.—One mile and three quartorp.

Btlb stlb Tasman .. ..US Mitrailleuse .. 6 10 Nolaon .. .. 8 13 Capsize .. .. B10 Turquoise.. .. 7 12 ltadaines .. . li 9 Christin. .. ..7 7 AlpinoRose ..6 9 Necklace .. ..7 0 Cinderella ..6 8 VVaitiri .. ..7 6 Revolver . ..6 8 Mystery .. ..7 3 SirB.divere ..6 8 Totford .. ..7 2 Carbineer ..6 8 Derringer.. ..7 1 Rewl .. ..6 8 Libeller .. ..7 0 St. Michael ..6 7 Woodnymph .. 6 13 Kalo .. ..6 7 Foul Shot.. .. 6 12 Lionel .. ..6 7 Torpedo .. .. 6 11 Lionels .. .. li 5 Victoria .. ..6 10 Victory .. ..6 0 Wapiti .. .. 6 10 Grandstand Handicap .-Oae mile and ahalf. bl.lb. st. lb Nelson .. ..9 0 Wapiti ..7 3 Turquolso.. ..8 0 Refrigerator .. 7 2 NcoKlaco.. .. 7 10 Revolver.. ..7 1 Christina.. .. 7 10 Mitrailleuse ..7 0 Salvage .. ..7 8 RadnmeB .. ..7 0 Wailiri .. ..7 7 AlpineHose .. 6 10 Libeller . ..7 7 Cinderella .. 6 10 Tetford .. ..7 6 Sir Bedlvero .. 6 10 Torpodo .. ..7 6 Carbineer.. .. 6 10 Foul Shot.. ..7 6 Kalo .. ..6 8 Mystery .. ..7 5 Cast Ashore ..6 5 Woodnymph .. 7 4 Contractor ..6 0 Victoria .. .. 7 « Victory .. _. 6 0 Tasman was scratched for the A.R.C. Handicap directly tho weights appeared.



Trenton .. Tasman .. Turquoise July.. Lochiel Fusllade .. Lady Emma Nol. on Hermitage Necklace .. Rus.ley ..

stlb stlb .. 9 10 Captain Webster 7 6 ..9 7 EvertonLad ..7 3 .. 8 10 Loon ..7 3 ..8 7 Derringer.. ..7 2 ..8 0 Tiger Tim ..7 0 .. 7 10 Spade GuiLea .. 6* 3 ..7 9 Patrician .. .. (i 0 .. 7 9 Itubezahl.. .. 5 12 ..7 8 Jupitor .. .. 5 12 ..7 8 Warbeok .. ..5 9 ..7 7 Scraps filly ..5 7



n ,■! l ____————■ Auctions. J», TONES.] I". 0. CARR. TO-MO R R O W, At Eloven o'Clock. SPECIALLY SELECTED HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE AND EFFECTS, Belonging to Mr Samuel Sparling, who is Loaving by tho Ruapehu- for England. on the promises, Mount Albort. B. TONKS & CO. Havo boon instructed by Mr S. Sparling, to 801 l by auction on Wednesday, December 30, at eleven o'clock, mHE WHOLE OF HIS SPECIALLY SEtKCTED FURNITURE, having beon in uso about twolvo months, comprising— 1 FIRST-CLASS BEDROOM SUITES, 1 LARGE-SI-KD BRASS BEDSTEADS, AND OTHER BEDROOM REQUISITES, DINING-ROOM SUITES, 8 feet POLLABD OAK SIDEBOARD, DRAWING-ROOM SUITES, CHEFFONIERS, OIL PAINTIN GS, OCCASI ONAL CHAIRS, Etc, Etc., Etc. 3 DAIRY COWS. Catalogues will bo ready on Monday Morning. The Cows will bo sold at twolvo o'clock. Tho Auctioneers call special attention to this Salo. as the whole of the Furnituro was selected only somo twelvo months ago in England, and is all of the newest fashion and design, aud for quality unsurpassed. Omnibuses leave Victoria-street at a quarter to ten and a quarter past on tho morning of salo. R. 0, carr] [b. i>. to.\ks THURSDAY, DECEMBER 31, At 12 o'clock. BUGGIES, CARRIAGES, HARNESS, WHIPS. • B. TONKS & CO. Have been instructed to sol. on Thursday next, nt 12 o'clock, "I A DOUBLE AND SINGLE BUGGIES CARHIAGKS WAGGONS SHOOTING DARTS 15 SINGLE AND DOUBLE HARNESS DRIVING AND RIDING WHIPS. R. 0. OAK-] [it. L>. TONKS. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 13, 1886... BY ORDER OF THE REGISTRAR OF THE SUPREME COURT. 1121, ACRES, WAIHOU DISTRICT, WAIKATO. H. TONKS _ CO. Have been instructed to sell by auction, on Wed nesday, January 13,15556, at twelve o'clock, -| -i O"I ACRES, TE PAPA SURVEY \_3_&A- DISTRICT, WAIHOU DIS TRICT, WAIKATO. being Mangawhara Block Nos. 2, 3, and 1, ... ..... C9IIB, with all the im provements thereon. TO-MORROW, NOON. ' UNDER WARRA'-'T OF R.M. COURT. J. R. RANDERSON Having been Instructed by tho Bailiff in charge will sell as above on the premises of Messrs Hlbberd and Legge. A QUANTITY of Patont Stone Blocks ready for use. J, R. RANDERSON, Auctioneer, NOTICE. DURHAM YARDS HORSE SALE. OWING to the Holidays, the undor signed will hold their noxt HORSE SALE on WEDNESDAY, December 30, HUNTER & NOLAN, Auctioneers. TO-MORROW. THE DURHAM YARDS, Tho undersigned will sell -it tho Durham Yards to-morrow (Wednesday), at 10.30 o'clock, 4 GREYHOUND SAPLINGS by Mor rington. out of Swallow; Morrington by Misterton—Coomassie; Swallow by Hobert— Schiedam. . HUNTER AND NOLAN, Auctioneers. TO-MORROW DURHAM YARDS. The undersigned will sell at tho Durham Yards on Wedneßdoy, December 30 (ex Gairloch from Taranaki). YV GOOD HEAVY EXPRESS HORSES. HUNT£R~AND NOLAN, Auctioneora. TO-MORROW. DURHAM YARDS. The undersigned will Sell at the Durham Yards, on Wednesday, Decomber 30, ox Oreti, from Wanganui, IROAN COLT, 3 years, by Hailstorm 1 Cb. Mare, 4 yeais. by St. Albans 1 Bay Horse, 7 years, by Day Dawn 1 Brown Mate. 6 yoars, by Don Juan 1 Rosn Gelding. 6 years, by Hailstorm • 1 Cb. Mare, 0 years, by Quicksilver HUNTER AND NOLAN, Auctioneers. TO-MORROW. DURHAM YARDS. The undersigned have received instructions to sell on Wcdaeßdar, Dec. 30, at 12 o'clock, THE WELL-KNOWN, HURDLE AND STKEPMCCHASKR "JO." Winner of the Camb.idgo Steeplechase, 1885. HUNTER AND NOLAN. Auctioneers. TOMORROW. DURHAM YARDS. The -undersigned wil sell, at the Durham Yards, on Wednesday. December 30, 5 HEAVY-DRAUGHT HORSES from Wanganui „ 10 good Haoks and Li^'ht Harness Horses from tbo Waimate Plains Hacks, Harnf ss, Saddlery, &c. Dray Cartb, &0., &c. HUNTER AND NOLAN, Auctioneers.



nn II E H A V M A 11 X E T. IMPORTANT NOTICE. IN CONSEQUENCE OF THE HOLIDAYS, There will bo NO HORSE SALE THIS WEEK. ALSO, NEW YEAR'S DAY FALLING ON FRIDAY OF NEXT WEEK, The Salo will be hold on WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 30, 1835, ALFRED BUCKLAND. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 31. THE REMUERA YARDS. For salo on Thursday next, Decembor 31, at one o'clock, DAIRY COWS, STORE CATTLE, ISO Head well-fatted Cattle COO Eat Sheep and Lambs Fat and Store Pigs. Fcr Private Sale—loo Acres Land, at Waiuku, with Cottugo. garden,and other improvements; prico required, £300. ALFRED BUCKLAND. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY G, TU E H A YMAR XE T. w°°LS A L Ei FOURTH FOR THIS SEASON Will tako placo on WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 6, ISSG. ALFRED BUCKLAND. ~WEDNESDAYniA~NU ARY~I3,~ iSS6,~ At Twolvo o'Clock. DESIRABLE GRAZING FARM. Tho nndorsißned has received instructions to soil, at tho Haymarkot, on Wednesday, Jan uary 13,1850, at twelve o'clock, mHE SURREY FARM, JL situate near tho Miranda Redoubt, con taining 1,26S acres cf freohold, with Dwelling and ouihmißfs erected thereon; and TWO LEASEHOLDS, each of 500 acres, held at annual rentals of £_>. ono having about fivo tho other ten years unexpired. The property is advantageously situated, ad joining the Coal Minos now being opened up by Hunt nnd Co. About 1,000 acres uro in grass and othorwiso improved. Most of tho land is of excellent quality. Tho wholo Estate forms a flrst-class cattle run, and its prospective value, from itß proximity to tho coal mines and a pro jected railway from Pokeno, makes the abovo a most desirable investment. Intending purchaser* would receive useful information by applying to the undersigned as toinsoecting ihe property, and Mr Gunn, the manager, residing on the estate, would show intending purchasers over it. For further particulars apply to Messrs Whitakor and Russell, Mr William Aitken, or to tbe Auctioneer. ALFRED BUCKLAND. ' TUESDAYS. THE HAYMARKET. SALE OF WOOL, SHEEPSKINS, HIDES. TALLOW. HAY, and STRAW, eaoh TUESDAY, at 12 o'clock. ALFRED BUCKLAND. riOUNTRY CATTLE SALES. Papakura—Wednesday, Decembor 30. _ ALFRED BUCKLAND. TO-MORROW, at Eleven o'Clock, TO CLOSE CONSIGNMENTS, MUSICAL BOXES, CONCERTINAS, ACCOR DEONS, WRITING DESKS, PERFUMERY SOAPS, ELECTRO-PLATE, LOOKING GLASSES, FLOWERS UNDER SHADES, LUNCH BASKETS, ROMAN BOXES, So. GABRIEL LEWIS Has received instructions to sell on above date, at It o'clock, BALANCE OF CONSIGNMENT, AS ABOVE. My instructions are imperative to closo tho abovo for outgoing mail. No Reserve Whatever. TO-MORROW. At 11 o'Clock. IMPORTANT NOTICE TO INVESTORS, CAPITALISTS, AND OTHERS. LE4SE AND GOODWILL OF COAL AND FIREWOOD YARD (IN THE CITY) FOR SALE, 3h H.P. VERTI CAL-ENGINE AND BOILER, CIR CULAR SAWS, &_., &o. EDWARD LEYDON Has been favoured with iostructions from Messrs Alderton and Co. to sell on the Pre mises, Wellesley-street West, next Albion Hotel, THE LEASE AND GOODWILL OF THEIR CJAL AND FIREWOOD YARD, doiDg a first-cltss business, together with the whole of their Plant. N.B.—The above is a splendid opportunity for a small capitalist to secure a good remunerative basiness. EDWARD LEYDON, Auctioneer. ' JANUARY NEXT. WILLIAMSON'S ESTATE, REMUERA. THE PICK OF THE DISTRICT. VILLA SITES. VILLA &ITES. FRO _ OVER A QUARTER AfIRE TO TWO ACRES each ell fenced, with entrance gates, and plant ed with choice trees acdshrubs. R. C. GREENWOOD Will sell at his Mart, in tho month of January next, THE BALANCE OF THE VALUABLE ESTATE, REMUERA. known as Wil liamson's,containing in all over nine Acres, now subdivided and laid out In Allotments of over J-acre to over two acres each. Tho Lots are all fenced in, and havo entrance gates. The Land is ihe pick of the Estate, and was lad out and panted 30 years as Orchard and Shrubbery. The trees are all wollgrown and healthy; purchasers thereby saving years of waiting until their orchards and pleasure grounds would come to maturity, and having nothing to do but to build. BXCELLENT VIEWS! GCOD ROADS 1 And every conven'ence. Special attention is called to this Sale, and inspection of Lot 3 invited. lithograph Plans of Subdivision in courso of propaiation. R. C. GREENWOOD, Auctioneer. DD _ _RD HARTLEY, ARCHITECT, BTICHBURY'S BUILDINGS, QUEEN-STREET. THAMES CARRIAGE AND DRAY FACTORY. JAMES MACKIE, Proprietor, VICTORIA-STREET EAST, AUCKLAND. Repairs of every description in Wood and Iron neatly executed on tho shortest notice. Springs mado and repaired. Always on Hand—A large quantity of Lamps, also Ironbark Shafts and Spokes, Red Gum Felloes, and Hobart Town Hardwood. N.B.—Country Orders punctually attended to. TolephoneNo.3oß, THE NEW ZEALAND GOVERNMENT LIFE INSURANCE ASSOCIATION. This Association is the Only Office wfioh possesses Governmrnt Security and proffers to the public the combined advantages of Mutual Life Assurance Lowest Premiums Inviolable State Guarantee. AMOUNT OB" FUNDS. After 15 years' exlstonoe, the OfflcoJias now Accumulated Funds exceeding One Million Sterling. Funds In June, 187S £109,067 Funds In June, 1880 £159.335 Funds In 1885, over .. .. £1,000,000 Annual Income exceeds .. £245 000 The Association offers the moat Liberal Conditions extant Brauohes in all the principal Towns in the colony, and Agencies at all the Money Order Post offices in tne colony. LOANS ON MORTGAGE, Toe Association ls now prepared to invest Sart of its Accumulated Funds as LOANS ON lORTGAGE of Freehold Lands In the Colony, at MODERATE RATES OF INTEREST, to tho extent of half the value of the security offered. Applications for Loans of not less than £360 to be addressed to the Aoting General Manager, Wellington. Printed Forms of Application can be obtained at the Head Offlce, ahd at the Offices of the District and Resident Agents. By Order. D. M. LDCKM. ■ He^^TfeUif^f 09"9191*^^ t



TOMORROW. DURHAM YARDS. The undersigned will sell at tho Durham Yards on Wednesday, December 30 (ex Gairloch from Hawera), 1 BROWN EXPRESS MARE, 5 years, by Sir William Wallace; trial givon. 1 Unbroken Filly, 11 months old, by Presi dent; Ist prize taker; Bpocial merit at Egmont and A. and P. Show. 1 Bay Gelding, 5 years, by Monarch, out of a Matapo Mare. 1 Brown Gelding, 7 years, by Resolution. 1 Unbroken Hack. 2 Good Ladles' Hacks; vory quiet. HUNTER & NOLAN, Auctioneers. THURSDAY, JANUARY 7. THE DURHAM YARDS. WOOL SALE. Tbe undersigned will hold their mHIRD WOOL SALE OF THE SEASON On THURSDAY, JANUARY 7, At Two o'Clock. . HUNTER AND NOLAN,! Auctioneers. _^ DURHAM YARDS. « FOR BALD, at the Durham Yards, •very Tueeday, at II o'clock, ■HUM, TALLOW, WOOL, *md SKIM. MMmft AMD -rOLAM, __



Money _*_*AAATO LEND in Bums of from d&0\l"" J3soupwards.-Apply Wm.S. Cochrane Cochrano's Auction Marc, 185, Queen- Btreet. ______ ONEY TO LEND at current rates ol Interest.—Lalohly and Jackson, Queen street. MONEY TO LEND," on Freehold Seourltios.-Aroli. Buchanan. Solloitor, St. Mungo Chambers (opposite Bank of New Zealand). MONEY TO LEND "(jn Mortgage oi Freehold at ourront rates.-C. W. Cave, Solicitor, Queen-street (nest tho Bank of New Zealand). MONEY TO LEND, in large or small sums, at usual rates of lntcivt. CONNELL & UO-PKB, Solloltorß, Vulcan Lane. MONEY TO LEND, at a moderate rate of Interest.-Apply to ■ JACKSON & RUSSKLL, Solicitors, Shortland-street. MONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage, ol First-claBS Freehold Securities. WILLIAM COLEMAN, So'letter, National Insurance Buildings, 85, Qneen-street. ONEY TO LEND, in sums of £25. ami upwards, at ourront rates of lnterost. Apply to PETER OLIPHANT, Solicitor, High-street. ONEY LENT ON PROMISSORY NOTES, HOUSES, FURNITURE. &0. BILLS DISCOUNTED DAILY, MORTGAGES NEGOTIATED. JOHN W. HARDIB, Land, Commission, and Estate Aorar, High-street. Auckland. INDUSTRIAL AND PROVIDENT PERMANENT BUILDING, LAND, AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY OF AUCKLAND, SCALE OF REPAYMENT REDUCED. £ s. d. £ a, d. 1 year „ .111 10* 0 0 8 years _ . Hi) 113 15 0 fi yoars _ _ 010 0 130 0 0 7 years _ _ 07 11 • 111 9 1 10 yeara __. „ 06 3 102 16 3 nd other Periods to suit Borrowers. The Board has power In cases of Sickness oi Want of Employment to SUSPEND PAY MENTS. BORROWERS SHARE IN PROFITS. PART OR WHOLE OF THE ADVANCE MAY BE REPAID AT ANY TIME. INTEREST CEASEB ON THE PORTION REPAID. DEPOSITS. 7 days' notice .. _ -. _. 6 por cent 6 months (fixed) _ _ .. 6 per oent. 12 months (fixed 6. per oent. CORNER OF QUEEN-STREET AND VULCAN LANE, AUOKLAND. JOHN BANCROFT. Manager. AUCKLAND PERMANENT CO OPERATIVE BUILDING & INVEST MENT SOCIETY. Office: 147, Queen-street. LOANS granted upon approved securities of Freehold or Leasehold Properties In sums of £20 to £6.000. principal and Interest boing repay able in instalments at the following Reduced Rates for ropayment of each £100 borrowed :— Repayments extend- p __ \tr aa i. fl'otal Amount Ing over. per weel£. Repayable. ua, _ s a. lyear - _ 20 0 101 0 0 2 years _ .. 1 010 108 6 8 3 years _ 14 7 113 15 0 4 yoars _ 11 8 121 6 8 6yoarß _ 8 9 136 18 9 8 yoars _ _ 7 1 I*l7 13 9 10 yeara ■■ ■■ 6 3 162 16 3 And in tho same proportion for smaller or larger loans. DEPOSITS.—Tho Society receives money on Deposit -.—Repayable at 7 days' notice, 5 per cent, per annum, JOHN BATGKR, Secretary. TTIOTORIAN LOAN AND DISCOUNT AGENCY. On and after 31st AUGUST CHE BUSINESS Of TBI ABOVE AGENCY WILL B_ CARRIED ON AT THEIR FORMER OFFICES, OPPOSITE OITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS HIGH-STREET, Bamk of England Notes Chakqed. LONDON MORTGAGE, LOAN, AND DISCOUNT BANK, 50, SHORTLAND-STREET, AUCKLAND (Opposite A. Clark and Sons' Warehouse), And Little CoUins-st., Melbourne. LOANS ore ADVANCEoTrom £10 to £1,000, Up an Personal, Freehold, and Leasehold Soourlty, Repayable by Weekly, Monthly, or Quarterly Instalments, at Lowest Current Rates. Advances made on Furniture without removal, and all classes of Merchandise. Loans granted upon Life Policies. Legacies, and Interests under Wills. Bills Discounted at Current Rates. Loans upon Deposit of Docds. Repaymont by Easy Instalments. Forms Gratis, All communications and inter views held strictly confidential. EW ZEALAND MORTGAGE, LOAN, AND DISCOUNT HANK, HIOM-STBEKV (Next to Atkln's Printing Offloe), GRANTS LOANS OF £6 TO £1,000, ON PERSONAL SECURITY. ifRBEHOLD AND LEASEHOLD SECURITY, ON FIRST AND SECOND MORTGAGE OR ON ANY AVAILABLE SECURITY, REPAYABLE in WEEKLY OR MONTHLY INSTALMENTS, Or In any way suit tho Borrower. Loans on Furniture without removal | also on all kinds of Merchandise. Loam mar be repaid at the rate of Sixpence per week In the Found. Bills Discounted at Current Ralee. Bank ol England Notes and Australian Bank Notes Bought. All oommunlcatlons strictly confidential. NBW ZBALAND~MORTGAQB, LOAN, AND DISCOUNT BANK, HIGH-STREET (Next to Atkins Phint.no Oirm W. C. DENNES, TMPORTER of SEWING MACHINES, 1 BICYCLES, TRICYCLES, PIANOS, ORGANS, and HARMONIUMS, for Cash or Deferred Payments, IT AND MACHINES. HOME SHUTTLE £3 10 0 PEERLESS WHITE .. . 40 0 FRISTER & ROSSMAN (with cover) 6 5 0 NEW DAVIS VERTICAL FEED .550 DOMESTIC . 4 4 0 WERTHEIM _\ 410 0 TREADLE MACHINES. WHITE (without cover) .. „ _. 610 0 JXSKL'with cover and leaf) .. _ 710 0 DOMESTIC (with leaf) .. .. I 610 0 NEW DAVIS VERTICAL FEED " ,17 jj W. C. DENNES, Queen Strew. NELSON, MOATE _ Co.'s CELEBRATED CHALLENGE T"*m A; i mamm ■__<____! _ifi_u luJ^waa i DRINK NELSON, MOATE _ CO.'S ' CELEBRATED j PVBE BLENDED TEAS. •



<*_f?#_^t' <2_^*l_w*22- FISHER & CO., WHOLESALE, SHIPPING, AND FAMILY BUTCHERS, Established 1864 By Speolal Appointment to His Kxoollenoy the Govornor, Sir W. F. Jervois: His Kxoollenoy 'Sir Jam os Fergusson; and H.R.H. tho Duke of Edinburgh; also, Kosha Butchers to the Jews. QUEEN-STREET, AUOKLAND, N.Z, Families waited ou In Town or Suburbs. POULTRY of aU kinds DRESSED to ORD Dealers In Game. Home-oured Hams and Bacon. Corned Beef In Large Quantity. Importers of Sausage Casings. The Trade Supplied. N.B.—Calves' Rennota. jL3^v.i_^l_!___3_.j*j JB. B L A I X I E, • Victoria-street, IMPORTER OF BUILDERS' & FURNISH ING IRONMONGERY Direct from Manufacturers, Has for Salo, at Low Rates— Carpcntors' Tools Nails, Locks, Hinges Kitchen Ranges Register Grates, in great Variety Marble and enamelled Slate Mantelpieces Largest Stock in Auckland Marble, Electroplate Curb, and other Fondon. Galvanized Iron, Sheet Lead, and Zino Slate, Cement, and Plaster TDATERSON ft (TO; GRAIN AND PRODUCE MERCHANTS, LIVERY AND BAIT STABLES, LORNE STREET. Breaks and Omnibuses for Hire, Special Arrangements made with Picnic and Evening Parties. rp PEACOCK, -*• • OPTICIAN, MATHEMATICAL AND NAUTICAL INSTRUMENT MAKER, Shortl&nd-btreet. ALWAYS IN STOCK - Speotacles and Eye-glasses of eveiy kind; an accurate lit guaranteed Opera Glasson of superior quality Telescopes, Blnooular Field Glasses, and Micro scopes; powerful and cheap Theodolites, Mining Compas°e'. Abney Levels Drainage Levelß, Prismatic Compasses Drawing Instruments, Scaleß, Parallel Rulers Ships Logs, Sextants, Compasses, Bionaoles Barometers, Thermometers. Hydrometers I-lectrio Bells, Batteries, and Fittings Magnetio and Galvanic Medical Machinos Magio Lanterns and Slides, Hand Magniilera Stereoscopes and Slides, Graphoscopes Steam Guages and Tubing, Salioonieters Amatour Phot graphic Camoras Just Recmved- Self-registering Aneroid Barometers 4180, Aneroids for Lobbies, with hanasomely carved frames _____ instruments of every kind repaired. opposite the post-office. TMPORTANT AND SPECIAL NOTICE, J. H OW~D EN, WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER, Importer of English, French, and German PIANOS PIPE AND REED ORGANS, HARMONIUMS, WATCH AND JKW.___ERY, &0., Bega to inform the Publio that having made arrangements for taking over the premises and business of Mr I. Alexander, next the Auckland Hotel, he has decided, so as to avoid the risk and trouble of removal of his largo and varied stook, to hold a GENUINE CHEAP SALE of the above mentioned Goods in his present pre mises, adjoining the Bank of New Zealand; and to effect, if possible, a speody clearance, all Goods will be sold at COST PRICE FOR CASH. A trial will convince the most sceptical that this offer U genuine, and to prove it ERHARDT'S CELEBRATED SILVER LEVER WATCHES will be given away at 80s, Call early and seoure one.



THE NEW ZEALAND FARMER, BEE, AND POULTRY JOURNAL HAS A LARGE AND INCREASING CIRCULATION IN EVERY PART OF THE COLONY FROM MONGONUI TO INVERCARGILL. AS ITS NAME IMPLIES, IT IS DEVOTED TO AGRICULTURAL INTERESTS, AND EACH NUMBER HAS ABLY-WRITTEN ARTICLES ARRANGED UNDER THE FOLLOWING SECTIONS :- THE FARM—Seasonable Operations for both Southern and Northern Districts, Live Stock, Dairy THE GARDEN THE FRUIT GROWER THE APIARY This Dopartment is supplied with the Latest Information on Beekeeping. The " New Zealand and Australian Beo Journal " has now boon incorporated with the N.Z. FARMER, so that it is more than over important that Apiarists Bhould subscribe to the latter publication TIMBER GAZETTE MARKETS SPECIAL INDUSTRIES THE POULTRY YARD CORRESPONDENCE ENQUIRY DEPARTMENT HOME AND HOUSEHOLD: READINGS AND TALES ADAPTED FOR THE FAMILY. THE NZ. FARMER 13 SUPERBLY ILLUSTRATED. NO EXPENSE Id SPARED IN PROCURING ENGRAVINGS OF THE HIGHEST CLASS ILLUSTRATIVE OP THE ARTICLES. Tho position whioh Tun Fakjikr has taken among agriculturalists in all parts o f Now Zealand, and the wide extent of its influence, onsure its superiority as an ADVERTISING MEDIUM. it is especially valuable to all trades anxious to brinpr themselves under the notico of the farming community. Advertising Rates on application. H. BRETT, PROPRIETOK, STAR PRINTING WORKS,- SHORTLAND AND FORT-STREETS, AUCKLAND.



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1 V °4 IIOTIIOU.SK mf «-> GRAPES! \ J. MASON, 37, Lower Queen street, OppobUo Railway Station. DR. S PEER'S FAMILY DISPENSARY. Palmerston Buildings, Foot of Quekn btrekt, auckland (Established for the Scientific and Speedy Cure ol Chronic, Nervous, and Special Diseases). Dr. Spebr is a Regular Graduated Phytlolan, educated at Harvard College, U.S. He ha. devoted a llfellmo tn, and is acknowledged to be the moat expert Physician in, hia speciality in the United States. Young Men and Middle-aged Mon who suffer from Nervous and Pbysioal Debility. Loss of Energy and Memory, Eruptions on the Faco. Montal Depression, Kidnoy and Bladder Troubles. Neuralgia, Rheumatism, Scrofula, Salt Rheum. Paralysis, Fits, Spinal Disease, St. Vitus's Dance, Liver Complaint, Asthma, Catarrh. Heart Disease, Gravel. Pilos, &c, and are t'red of taking mineral drags, will do well to come and try the Doctor's method of cure, aa it will, If properly applied, rolleve them of thoir suH'orii)_B and restore them to health. TheDootor uses no min-ral preparations; hi« treatment consists wholly in the uso ot vege table remedies. It, will coat you nothing lor consultation; so please call and satisfy your- Belveß thnt tho Doctor understands your case Dr. S. cures Humours and Diseases of the Blood. To Ladies who arc afflicted by any ol the following complaints:—Cold Extremities. Weak Htomaohs, Ln-ne and Woak Baoks, Nervous and Sick Headaches, Con. tlpation end Indigestion, Pain in tho Side and H-ck, Leu chorrea.etc.. etc.: I wish It distinc lv under stood that I do not claim to perform Im possibilities, or to have miraculous power. All applying to me will receive my honest opinion of their complaints. No experiment ing. I will guarantee a positive cure In every ease I undertake, or forfeit £200, Consultation in oflice or by letter ((TREE). Charges moderate. Examination and Advice, fil.-Call or Address: Dr H. J. SPEER, Palmkhston Buildings, Auokland, N.Z. Offloe Hours: 9to 12.1 to 4.6 to 8 p.m.; Sundays, 10 to 12. N.B.- All Medicines necessary for a complete oure oan be sent free from observation on receipt of symptoms. •Huns!! guns!! guns!! d. "evitt, GUNMAKER, 2o_, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. The advertiser having a very large Stook of Guns, both Breech-loading and Muzzle-load ing, has re-marked them at a considerable REDUCTION FOR CASH. £b. a. Single-barrel Guns from .. .. 017 6 Double-barrel Guns from .. ..300 Donblo-barrel B.L. Guns from .. _ 15 0 Single-barrel B.L. Guns from ..500 Curtis and Harvey's Best Quality Diamond Grain Gunpowder.. Is Gd per FFF Gunpowder 3a Od „ Shot Os 6Jd „ Cartridge Caeos, 12 gauge, ss, 6a. and 7s per 100. Every Other Kind of Shooting Material Equally Cheap. EIiKY'S CENTRAL FIRE CARTRIDGES, 12 gauge, loaded with the now E.C. Powder. GUNWORK OF EVERY DESCRIPTION DONE PROMPTLY and EFFICIENTLY. IMPORTER OP PAIN'S CELEBRATED FIREWORKS. D. EVITT, GUNMAKER AND IMPORTER, 25_—QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND—2S4 Wholesale and Retail. •J3-SEND for Price Lists. JOHN SOPPBT, HOUSE, LAND, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, No. 8, Queen-street. ALSO, SOLE AGENT FOB MESSRS DICKESON AND BURNETT'S CELEBRATED NOARUAWAHIA PALE ALE, 1 In Bulk and Bottle,



NELSON, MOATE- Co. _ SPECIALTY BLEND. BRANCHES: AUCKLAND, DUNEDIN, CHRIST CHURCH, WELLINGTON, 166, QUEEN-ST., AUCKLAND. AGENTS EVERYWHERE. •^^^fei IS v-) pj 158 & 160, QUEEN STREET ; ALBERT i°M STREET, THAMES. CELEBRATED FOR STERLING VALUE AND BEST QUALITY. Evory Garmoat of MEN'S, YOUTHS', & BOYS' CLOTHING Mado of the MOSGIEL TWEED 18 GUARANTEED. BOYS' SCHOOL SUITS MARVELLOUSLY CHEAP. Parents will do well to Inspeot. Endless Variety of Hats Tios, Brac»s, Umbrel las, and overy rcguis.to for Travellers and Tourists. J. FITZSIMONS, Franch Manager. / BUY YOUR h DRESSES v l| WHOLESALE PRICES I] WILLIANPrATTRAY, L* 178,180, 162, Queen-st. |[ •TNET CASH SYSTEM.-n WHOLESALE PRICES, FOR PROMPT NET CASH. William Rattray, Importer or FAMILY DRAPERY. ETC CHRISTCHURCH. ff- m PROOF POSITIVE. At tho N.Z. Interna tional Exhibition of 1882 NK.LBON, MOATE & CO.'S Celebrated Pure Blended Teas were acknowledged by three judges the best by pence per lb., but owing to nn irregularity a frivolous protest was entored. Nelson, Moatk & Co. threw up tho award (although not compulsory) and chal lenged tho opposing Com pany for another test; consequently a Special Committco was called, and tho teas taken out of tho different cases by Mr. Twopenny to be >» . • wrapped in pkun papers 2 g (N.M.& Co.'s conditions) 9 q to be Bent to an expert m « appointed by the Com- H S5 mittee ; but tho said fc U> Company fearing their 2 Q teas would not stand O another teßt their prices wore reduced 3d. nor lb., BotheComni tteodocided that in spito of tho ir regularity they woro thoroughly convinced, from the sopnrate eviden ces of tho juror, that tho first test was most severe and impartial. Although N.M.&Co. were competing with Bcentcd mixtures, flavoured with artificially scented tcas, a Gold & Silver Mcda l was awarded to them. Prices : I 2/-, 2/4, 2/8, 3/-, 8/4, ft 4/- I NELSON, MOATE &00 I Ask your Grocer for I N- HI. & CO.'S TEAS- I & <y _ WELLINGTON. SURREY HILLS. SURREY HILLS. CHOICE LOT. _ FINE VI&W*. 11-XALTHY SITUATION. SURREY HILLS. ~ SURREY HILLS. fcURREY HILLS. TKAM-CARS P^S3 EVERY 10 MINUTES. Onc-flltb Ca»h, ba'anr*. any timo within Five Yours. Instalment:* received. OFFICE: SUOKTLAND 6TREET. . A. BOARDMAN, Agent "JUriSS TEUTENBERG'B GRAND ART ONION OP FINE AUT NEEDLEWORK (By Special Permission). FIFTY PRIZES. Tiokets, 10s Bach. FIRST PRIZE „ _ _ .. fIJO SECOND PRIZE _. „ «. __. IS THIRD PRIZE .. _. _ _ 12 FOURTH PRIZE _ 10 The Remaining Prizes ranging from 41 te £10. DRAWING ABOUT CHRISTMAS TIMR. "mHSI AUCKLAND STAR" ISA GAZETTE »OB THB PUBLICATION OV Ali NOTICES IN RELATION TO BOROUGH COUNCILS, COUNTY COUNCILS SIGHT. AY BOARDS fto.



The brigantines Defiance, for Adelaide, and Parne 1, for Melbourne, left Kaipara on Thursday last, and theMarmion, forXyttel ton, on the following day. _,__ _eeu ßi , lo, m reference to Home papers. toaitn^ B. hi adl. _ ot distinction are beginning to acknowledge that there is as much true art exti aa?'lt an T h _? OU _? *_°" s _nda Va.Uce



The demand for the great American remedy, Hop Bitters, in this part of the world has be come so great that the Hop Bitters Co., whoso '•"ad-quarters are at Rochester, New York, US.A., have been compelled to open a laboratory in Melbourne. It is in charge of Mr M. H. Van Bergh. a gentleman of several years' experience with this Company, and the trade may be assured of receiving goods equal to the Parent house, and the most courteous treatment. The H.B. Co. have establishments at London, Paris, Antwerp, Belgium. Breda, Holland, and Toronto, and their American Bitters are probably the best known medicine in the world.



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TUCKER'S TDAKING pOW?£R Asfcyour J_> Grocer Aw* OncbTriejdAlwaysUs /^HEAP TIMBER! Cheap £«S] O CHEAP TIMBER I And ttfl >__ffiE£ 0! Building Material can s purchffw_»V™S to meet tho times at D. Goldie s^MwKffiES Albert and Little Queen streets. _*™™g erected upon DeferredPaymentS. Tern»n»«-* advantageous to customers. ______——' •VTEW ZEALAND INSDB^ j>! COMPANY (FIRE AND MABHf. Capital.... 3T...-.....^ Paid-up and Reserve Funds -.. *~m PROTECTION FROM FIRE OR M^SM 83 Can be Effected in this ww»?* •-AIMS MET WITH PROMPOTDI* . ■*•» jS^bottixm^L OI L L p0 S II" ° THROUGHOUT >y AUCKLAND AND SUBUBBS.



At the "STAR" OFFICE arrangement* <*» be made tor the speedy Printing and P*"88 Bills throughout the whole City and Sabad* including Onehunga, Otahuhu, M**-*** Devonport, Northcote, and up the WaUcaW. MOST REASONABLE CHARGES. Bllm IW6O the week, month, or year, or at per 100. Those parsons having Bute to Port wul Pl"* forward them to tie Publishing Offl«- wl** they will receive prompt attenttca _