Picnic to Mr Donald Manson.

A comflimentaky picnic, tendered to Mr Donald Manson, lato manager ol tlio Ameri can Waltham Watch Company, by his Syd ney friends, took place on Deoambor 20 at Clontarf. Mr Manson is about to return to America, and a number of gentlemen whose cordial respect and esteem he has gaiped by his business and social qualities during his residence, in Sydney, «orisidered it desirable that,he should not be allowed to leave Aus tralia"-even if only temporarily—without Borne demonstration which would enable the majority of his friends to meet together and heartily wish him ban voyage. The popular form of entertainment being decided upon —a picnic down the harbour —the smart little steamer Leveret was engaged for the occasion, and about one o'clock on Saturday she conveyed between 50 and 60 gentlemen, including the Hon. Or, R. Dibbs (Premier and Colonial Treasurer), and Mr Q. W. Griffin, Consul for the United States, to Clontarf. Mr G. W. Griffin (U. S. Consul) occupied the chair, having the guest of the day on his right. Tho Hon. G. R. Dibbs filled the vice-chair, and among those also present were'several mombers of the Legislature and loading Sydney merchants. Mr Griffin, who was cordially received, said :—" In rising to propose the toast of the day, I desire to express to you my sense of the honour you have done mo in asking me to proside over so distinguished an assemblage, representing as it does some of the best men in this country—men who have made their mark in letters, in politics, and in commerce. Wo are gathered togethor today to do honour to one who by his many sterling qualities as a gentleman — (hoar, hoar)—lias won our esteem, who by his honour as a merchant has made tho nameof the Company heso ablyrepresontsre spoctod^hroughout tho Australasian colonies —(hear, hoar) —and who by his liberality and courtesy has reflected credit on tho great country to which he belongs. (Hear, hear.) It is my duty, gontlemon, to propose his health. For somo reasons I wish it had fallen into other hands. In tho first place I muko no pretensions to tho gift of eloquence In tho socond place 1 see around mo gentlemen of distinction who are far better qualified than I am to do justice to the toast. But however much I may fail in tho performance of my duty, I will yield to nono in regard to my appreciation of the good qualities of our guest—(hoar, hoar) - or in tho sincerity of my desiro for his futuro success in whatever sphere of life it may bo his fortune to find a pluco. (Hear, hoar.) If it bo his iinal determination to woo the fickle goddess Fortune in the country I ropresont, we hopo sho will smile upon him. If ho determine to come back to Australia and cast in his lot with the people in this magnificont colony, I am sure his return will bo welcomed with tho warmest, enthusiasm. (Heai1, hear.) It is my good fortuno to havo boon connected with Mr Donald Manson more or less in timatoly sinco my arrival in tho colonies, and I have known few persons raoro worthy of cssoom than ho, and certainly it has never beon my pleasure to be acquainted with one who in all tho rolations of mercantile and social lifo has beon moro oxemplary. (Hear, hoar.) Whon I first mot him in Now Zea land in 1879 1 usod to wonder how it was possible for a gentleman who did not occupy any official or Government position, and who appoarod to mo to shrink from pub licity, to occupy go largo a space in society and 80 warm a placo in tho hearts of the people. It is natural that, on commercial grounds alono, I should feel a deep interest in Mr Manson, because in the most trying circumstances ho succeeded in building up in theso colonies a largo Amorican industry, anu through his murvollous energy, tact, and patience, has mado it hotter known, per haps than any other American enterprise in Australasia (applause) Whatever he praisod was found to Le worthy of com mendation, so that evorywhoro it was ro cognised that his word was as good as his bond. I was to deeply impressed with the value of his work here that I mado it the subject of a special report, which was pub lished by tho Department of State at Wash ington, and at a lator poriod it was repub lished by tho Govornmont of Now Zealand. The succoss which crowpod tho labours of our guest in Australia should, I think, bo to all of us a valuablo lesson, for it allows that whatever is worth doing at all is worth doing well. My former colloaguo, tho Hon. O. M. Sponcor, who was associated with Mr Manson in tho condifct of tho American dopnrtment of the International Exhibition at Sydney, was always enthusiastic in his praise. "I ovor found him," said Mr Spencer, "just and impartial, and the soul of honour and truthfulness." (Hear, hear, fe Uentlomen, if 1 wore to detain you for an hour, I could not say moro in favour of our guost, and I might bo accused of attempting to flatter him; therefore, without further comment, I ask you now to join with mo in drinking to his health and prosperity, (Applause)

The toast was enthushstically received,

Mr Manson, who on rising was received with groat applause, said: "In rising to return thanks for the toast, which has been so oloquently proposed, and to which you havo co gonorously responded, I fool that I havo not power to givo full expression to tho sonso of gratitudo which has been evokod by your kindness. Tho compliment is so distinguished, and tho making of spoechos is to mo so novol.that I could not, if I woro inclined, follow tho Chairman so as to acknowledge in detail all tho flatter ing things he has beon good onough to oay about mo and my servicos in Australasia. But this I can affirm in all sincerity, that howover much ho may havo over-estimated my pornonal inlluonco and work, as well as my poraonal qualities', ho has certainly not over-estimated my ideal of those qualities which in his opinion ought to charac terise tho life of an honourable business man, a good citizen, and a sincero friond, (Hear, hear.) I will not conceal from you that I feel proud of the distinc tion which has been conferred upon me to day. When I look around and sco who are assembled at this festive board I know that tho honour dono to no would be highly prized by any man of high status in this community, and I thank you most sinoeroly. Tho only regret I feol is that iiy services have boon too poor to merit such distin guished recognition. (Cries of No.) I havo lived in these eplondid colonies for some nine years; I havo noted tho charac ter of thoir inhabitants, and the marvellous growth of their prosperity ; I have bene iited by tho climate; I have made many frionds among tho people; I built up an extensive businoss for tho Company in whoso intorests I camo here, and of course it afforded mo great gratification'that at tho exhibitions in Sydney and Melbourno that Company obtained special distinction and gold medals. I havo roceived, inthekindnoßs I have exporionced horo, a fair quid pro quo for any little sorvicos I may havo been able to rooder to these colonies—which I shall loavo for a timo with regret, and to which I shall feol pleasure in returning. (Hear, hear.) I need hardly say that pleasure will be greatly enhanced by a renewal of friend ships 1 highly prixo, and especially by again meeting tho gontlemon who now sit at this tablo. If, during my absence, it is possible for me to do anything to promote, in ever so small a dogree, tho welfare of these colonies, or to draw closer the bonds of amity and commerce between them and America, so ably represented here by the gentleman who proeides at this tablo-(hear, hear)—you may rest assured that I shall feol it my duty, as indeed it will be my pleasure, to embrace tho opportunity. (Applause). With a grateful romembrance of all the kindness I have received here, with a feel ing of satisfaction at tho hearty reception I have met with in commercial and other in fluential circles, and with a modost esti mate of those personal qualities with which you havo been kind enough to credit mo, I will now conclude by again thanking you for your kind recognition, and for this token of your esteem. (Applause.) MrR. if, Smith, in a few well-ohosen re marks, referred in oomplimentary terms to his personal acquaintance with Mr Manson while he (Mr Smith) occupied the position of one of the Exhibition Commissioners in Sydney and Melbourne. He then proposed the health of Mr J. Leach, upon whose shoulders tho- responsibility of initiating and carrying out tho picnic to their guest mainly rested.

The toast having been duly honoured, Mr Leach briefly returned thanks, and said he had never worked with greater pleasure, and was thoroughly well repaid by the success that had attended his poor efforts.

Mr Hugh George said that when Mr Man son came to the colony a few years ago he thought he recognised in him something which reminded him of the Scandinavian- Scotch, and upon questioning him minutely he came to the conclusion that Mr Maneon's parents and himself (Mr George) were natives of the same part of Scandinavian Scotland. (Hear, hear, and laughter.) Hence tho bond of union which had existed between him and Mr Manson from that day to this; and a closer bond of union, especially when backed up by such conduct as that of his friend, could scarcely be imagined. He had come to the conclusion that, although Mr Manson was a native of New York, he was almost as good a man as if he had been a native of (Scandinavian Scotland. (Cheer?,

and laughter.) He roao, however, for the purpose of proposing a vote of thanks to Mr Griifin, the able and respectfitl United States'*' Consul, who had entered most heartily into tho arrangements' for tho entertainment 'of their guest. (Hear, hear.) Under, fii^h circumstances, and with the assistance of Mr Leach, they could expect nothing else but success. The Chairman briefly returned thanks, and the formal proceedings terminated.

Immediately afterwards a portion of the party went aboard the Leveret, which con veyed them a considerable distance up Middle Harbour, while the remainder amused themselves with quoits, &c., at the picnic-ground.

A STRANGE CASE.

fliY TKLEGRAPH.—PRESS ASSOCIATION.]

Christchurch, Wednesday. The adjourned inquest on the body of the boy John Hazelhurst was held to-day at Woodend, The boy had been committed some time ago to the Burnham Industrial School a 8 a neglected child. He had sinco been boarded out with Mr and Mm Green, of Woodend, North Canterbury. On December 21 the boy died suddenly, apparently from the effects of sunßtroke, but when the body was examined by Dr. Oven don, he found it discoloured in many places, and concluded that the marks were tho result of bruißes. The inquest -wan adjourned for further inquiries, and was resumed today, when the Greens were entirely exonerated from the imputation of ill-usage that had been raised against them, and at tho same time it was shown. that tho ca9e was one of the most remark - ablo that had ever occurred. Mr Vi hito foord, the coroner, said that aa tho boy had been an inmate of Burnham the Government had determined to make tho strictest inquiry. Mr Martin, the Grown Prosecutor, who was present, said from inquiries made there waa every reason to believe that the child Hazelhuret was taken every reasonable care of. Mr Green said that the child was never away from tho house on the day of his death, so that if injured it must have been done on his premises. Drs. Symes and Guthriehad examined tho body, and they had come to the*'conclusion that the marks on the body were not the result of violence. la their examination they arrived at the fact that traces of hereditary disease were present. It is a well known fact that the boy's mother was an unfortunate woman of the lowest class. Dr. Ovondon had no knowledge of these facia whan making his post mortem examination. The evidence which was adduced showed that Dr. Ovondon had been mistaken in Ma previous opinion ; in fact, ho admitted as much, but the case was such an extraordinary one thabno wonder ho was deceived. Drs. Symes und Uuthrie in their report said :—"On Sunday, Decem ber 27, we, the undersigned, examined the exhumed body of John Hazelhuret, iv the preaenco of Dr. Ovendon, for the purposo of ascertaining the cause of death. Tho general aspect of tho corpse was that of a well nourished lad, apparently about nine or ten years old. The most conspicuous feature at oncoarrestingthoattention wustkooxtoneivo discolouration of the skin, especially that covering the limbs. This appearance is perfectly startling, and leads direotly to the conclusion that the deceased must have been tho victim of terrible violence, an opinion which gathers weight when taken in conjunction with blood stains on the clothing, and the actual existence of at least two patent wounds or sores, It hag been only after most searching scrutiny, and tho closest investigations of detail, with frequent and longthy interchange of opinions, that we have been able to establish a position which explains those phenomena apart from violence." The report went on to say that tho boy was suffering from oon atitutional syphilis, and that the appear ances could all be accounted for by the diseased state of the blood.

As to the fact that there were one or ttro sores on the body at the time of death, the skin itself waa uninjured where the dis colourations occurred, and the post mortem appearances of the vital organs were those ox sunstroke. • The doctors concluded that the degenerative influence of the disease on the blood, and its sudden conjunction with so peculiar a disorder 83 sunstroke, would iv a boy of deceased's age (nine years) ex plain tho phenomena, which were startling. Tho jury returned a verdict to the effect that deceased died " from sunstroke, no blamo being attached to'Mr and Mrs Green in any way."

THE MODERN BAZAAR.

By W.C.S.G. (Oiahuhu),

Have you been in the neighbourhood of the Seven Dials? Have you chanced to travel down the New Cut? Has it been your lot to wander along tho Katcliff Highway ? In short, have you ever had the gratification of knowing yourself as a unit amongst the most thieving and socially depraved class to hi found on any part of the habitablo globe ? If so, multiply the thieving propensities of this degraded people by ninety and nino and you will obtain as a result an altogether inadequate idea of the characters of the promoters of a nineteenth century bazaar. The bazaar is admitted to be of Eastern origin. Eastern bazaars are Eastern mar ket*, where a purchaser may receive full value for the cash he has been induced to expend. No doubt there have been cases whet oho has paid too dearly for his whistle, but (hid i» a fault wholly attributable to the inferiority of his judgment, as' it is not absolutely noceshary that he purchase anything, much less an article above its valuo. Compare an Eastern bazaar with our modorn ones, which aro eupposed to be modelled on the Oriental plan As " a babe in the house is a weli-springof joy," so is an individual with money in it modern bazaar. A visitor to one of these haunts of extortion never receivos valuo for his money; is dobarrcd by volatile voices and fair faces from having any judgment of his own ; and, under threats of future displeasure and everlasting enmity, is compelled to disgorge (.11 the "filthy lucre" he may chance to have on his person. Young anmarried men are entreatod, with unblushing effrontery, to purchase infants' puff boxes and juvenile underclothing as a necessary adjunct to their personal be longings With confused scarlet facea they consent, in order to avoid the laughing comments of moneyless bystanders, and immediately appear to bo ashamed of their purchases, concealing them in the deep recesses of hiddon pockets. Fathers are led to believe that endless happiness will be theirs if they purchase for their young hopefuls those infernal machines yclept whistles and drums, Blue Ribbonites over come by some supernatural influence their aversion to corkscrews, meat-jacks find eager acceptors in the persons of vegetarians, dice-boxes and playing cards become the property of strict moralists, whilst anti-smokers generally find themselves the possessors of innumerable smoking caps, , and wooden pipes minus the mouth pieces. Then the raffling is another feature of that pleasant, soul-ttirring entertain ment known to us as tho modern bazaar. An artiolo costing, say 7s 6d retail, is rallied amongst 30 subscribers at one shilling a member—a truly refreshing ar rangement surely, and one which always ' meets wiih a response, though not a ready one. Articles for which one can have no possible use are foisted upon you by ticket —the tickets ore if no* tho articles. The articles, by Eoine extraordinary fatality, generally became the property of the pro moter of tho rallle. Having been a victim, we feel that had Eastern bazaars been ar ranged on the present pattern, the com pilers of the Litany would have written "from bazaars, Btall-holders, and their satellites defend us," Porhap3 plague, pestilence, and as a secondary cause, famine, embody this. Did the author of " Marmion" over consider that fair woman was a largo factor in causing the " pain and anguish " to which she is credited with ministering in so angelic a manner? Had bazaars been a popular form of national amusement in his era, how often would hia classic brow have been wrung by their importunate wiles, and how rudely would his poetic simile havo been destroyed on hearing the jarring jest and joyous laugh which would have greeted the announcement that his finances were exhausted, and that he was a miserable man ! What renders all this the more strange is that persons, in the full possession of their mental faculties, not only aubmit to be tortured in these diabolical ways, but also pay nn entrance fee for the privilege of being so shamefully used. Has the Society for the Prevention ol Cruelty to Animals no power to prosecute those who bo cruelly use poor humanity in the search of a little inno cent recreation ? No; Spartan resignation must be ours. Homes may be rendered un bearable by penny whittles ; youths may be driven toeuicide by continued solicitations to purchase feeding-bottles; a nervouß, highly sensitive gentleman may become an inmate of a lunatic asylum through the repeated assurances of saleswomen that garters and chemises are necessary to his peace of mind and general -welfare, and yet, ye legislators, redresa for them is hopeless.

TENNIS MATCU.-OTAGO V. CANTERBURY.

[BY MLKUIUm-TO ASSOCIATION,]

Duxidw, Wednesday. In the inlerprovincial tennis match Ot v Canterbury, Canterbury won thr^o^ the five events. In thMadies' dol Misses Mai.land and Bathgale won «,„« tfareo sets from Mieses Temple o^o^ wnb. a score of 6-4, 6-3 fi-s n> the gentlemen's doubles, WildiW and**-?? ton more than reversed that o*3 and Morrison, winning the first a B6 sets with score :-6-| 6-2 6 O^ the ladies' singles, Miss Temple won hT •rst three sets : 6-3, 6-4, 6-5 v, %* gentlemen's singles, play between Wild™ '" and Morrison was very dosrged W ? particularly brilliant. Wilding^,? bore down hu opponent, he wfanWE three sets: 6-3, 6-5, 6-5- MnrJF. , were: 6-5,6-1. The\^M ne ftffi p ay was very close, and five sets Z?' played, Misses Bathgate and Rose win S from Misses Gordon and Million oV n S score : 6-0,6 -3, 6-5. Canterbury -ft.

Mount Eden Baptist Church.

A considerable number of the congreea ton of the Tabernacle and Mount S Baptist Churcb gave to the Rev. Thorna. Bray of Greensdale, Christchurch, ,25 reception in tho form of a tea party and Mlree>. »/ le?,? f his becoming the pastor o[ Mount Eden Chapel, and co pastor-of h 0 T.f^^cle Mr Thomas Spurgeon p™ sided, and the proceedings opened & singing, and prayer by Mr C. Atkin. The first speaker was Mr Battley, who gave an excellent address, in which he reviewed th history and vicissitudes of the Baptist causa in this city. He had heard something o f* Mr Bray, and had long felt that the littk church needed a minister, and Mr Bray was exactly tho man for the position -After some further remarks, Mr Battley gave tha right hand of fellowship to Mr Bray and gave him a hearty welcome. The chairman called upon the representatives of Church work to Bpeak, and Mr George Ardern late of Lyirm, gavo an account of the church which was established as- a church on the 20th Soptember laßt, with a roll of 20 members. The church was gradually in creasing in strength and usefulness/and with such a minister as Mr Bray it would yet improve. Mr Knight, superinten. ' dent of the school, made a capital speech. The choir sang with much effect Montgomery's beautiful hymn, « \y e Give Thee Welcome," Mrs Cranwell presid ing at the harmonium. Mr Bray replied to the welcome in suitable and feeling terms, recounting reminiscences of the met year in connecttgp. with his professional caroer in Middlesex and at Greonertale The speech waa effective, and was heartily applauded. Short addresses wore given by Messrs Spurgocn, Why took, Shaldern, and others, and the meeting was closed with the Benediction,

CORRESPONDENCE.

Disappointed,

(To the Editor.)

Sm.—Haviug heard the Sowing account of Isew Zealand from lectures at Home, that this was the place for steady, persevering young men, I was induced to sell up a com fortable home in London to come aid try my luck out here. I am thoroughly dis gusted. The colonios are entirely misrepre sented. There aro upwards of 100 youug men, such as elorks, draper*, grocers, etc. i:i Auckland alone, who came out here under tho same impression as myself, think ing they could better their position, but they have only jumped out of the frying, pan into the fire. lam leaving Auckland a sadder but wiser man.—l am, &<•., The Phoof ok the Pudding is in the Eat- ING,

Federation.

(To the .Editor.)

Sib,—Will you con«ede me a short space touching federation ? I will consider such federation aa has been proposed, and then euch aa might be proposed. First, then, are not the proposed seats for colonial members in the House of Commons and House of Lords alion to the temper of our heterogeneous population? And further, suck members would have no colonial legis lative powers, for Bell-government Is con ceded to the colonies, and even the Royal prerogative as to federation and annexa tion is barren, for ways and means, for administration are vested in the colo nies. As i o any federal council, the colonies will not suffer the loss of a whit of their personal autonomy, and its members would be mere delegates in superfluity, for every matter debated therein would have to be referred to the colonies specifically to* be originally legislated upon. It is only 100 clear that federation and aunexation considerations should origi nate by bill in the local colonial legis latures when kclination and occasion require, and in tine, any representation thereon by Bill of Parliament from Home isentirely unconstitutional, assuch influences and to a degree coerces by, amongst other things, presenting, suggesting, and eveu shaping and restraining legislation conceded to representtive colonies in full and origination, by betraying the terms upon which the Royal veto will be enacted. There is no good hiding the fact that the march of public opinion in the colonies is towards indepen-. dence and freedom from European and Asiatic wars and tariff with their cost and complication und loss, amounting often to devastation. This is so, nevertheless, tho bubble - and - froth opinion of self interested personages and politicians whfl seek to gain for the Old Country come oj the strength and dignity Jingland lost with America. In truth, the public at largo have America before them in every shape and form, for only three weeks journey separates us from a personal picture of the commercial wealth and political dignity and strength of America. We, therefore, like America, intend to cut the painter constitu tionally at a befitting date, so that by natural independence, we may secure its conse quent expansion of rule and trade to out wealth and dignity. Until then, England should do her duty without oost and protest by not repeating, even in spirit, her infamous conduct to America, which is nameless in greed and. violence, and protect us from foreign fooe, for she has sent us her pent-up population, saving herself from revolution, and she has. derived a market for her goods, acquir ing wenlth thereby, and she has been saved from famine by receiving ouv abundant produce. And is she unmindful of her duty as a sovereign state ? But most assuredly wo are strong, courageous, and wealthy enough to protect ourselves from foreign foes while acting on the defensive and steering clear of foreign war and tariff. as America, tho day cannot now be far off when we shall be amongst nations a nation of wealth, dignity, and power, flourishing from liberal and peaceful institutions,— Yours &c,

Hcgh Shoeiusb. Auckland, December 23,1885.

THE AUCKLAND EVENING . STAR, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 81, 188*.

PrlPtea ana Published!by the•FWg elffi ' Henry Brett, of B^>«»ds-§twet, a Fort General Printing Office, Bhortlana awl Fort streets. In too Proyince of Auefclana, »«! Dbcembbb SI, 1885, J



Auctions. R, 0. OARR.] !>• "■ 10NKS. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 13, 1886. BY ORDER OP THE REGISTRAR OF THE SU.PUKME COUKT. 1121 ACRES, WAIHOU DISTRICT, WAIKATO. B. TON X S & 00, Have been instructed to soil by auction, on Wed nesday, January 13,1880, at twelve o clock, t 1 O1 ACRES, TE PAPA SURVEY XX/WJL DISTKICT, WAIHOU DIS TRICT, WaIKATO, being Manguwhava Block Nos. 2, 3, and I, of No. 39Hu. with all the im provements thereon. TUESDAY, JANUARY 5. JUNCTION YARDS. THE undereignott will soil, at tho Junction Yards, on Tuesday, January 5, HSfl Fat Oxon 800 Fat^hcep Vat Lamta Dairy fi 0 Wore Caws Veal Calved. HUNTER & NOLAN, Auctioneers. THURSDAY, JANUARY 7. TH E I) URH A M YARD S. WOOL SALE. The nndoraiffnod will hold tholr mHIRU WOOL SALE OF THE " " SKASON On THURSDAY, JANUARY 7, At Two o'Olock. HUNTER AND NOLAN, Auctioneers. ' DURHAM YARDS. FOR SALE), at the Durham Yards, ov«ry Tntwiday, « U o'olook, aiDKS, TALMW, WOOL »na OKINS. HTJNTBR AiRTO WOLAW. CHRISTCHURCH. isr— —m PROOF POSITIVE. ; At tho N. Z. Interna tional Exhibition of 18S2 NET.SON, lIOATK & CO.'S Celebrated Pure Blended Teas were acknowledged by threo judged tho poßt by jjenco per lb., but owinn to an irregularity a frivolous protest wna entered. Nelson, Moatk & Co. threw up tho award (although not compulsory) and chal lenged the opposing Com pany for another test; consequently v Special Committee was culled, and the teas ti(ken out of tho dilt'erent caseß by Mr. Twopenny to be s. • wrapped in plain papers S g (N.iU&Co.'s conditions) 5 S tol'^ '-"' *n an expert m H appoiu.i.u -»y the Com- t* 55 mitteo ; but tho said &• p Company fearing their 2! O teas i.ould not stand t) another test their prices were reduced 3d. per lb.. BOtheCoiuiu ttcedecided that in spite of tho ir regularity they woro thoroughly convinced, from the separato eviden ces of tho juror, thtt the first test was most Bovoro and impartial. AlthoughN.M.&Co.were competing with scented mixtures, flavoured with artificially scented teas, a Gold & Silver Medal was awarded to them. Pkioks : [ 2/-, 2/4, 2/8, 3/-, 3/4, & 4/- NELSON, MOATE& CO i Ask your Grocor for N. «■ & CO.'S TEAS • & ———c* I WgIJJNGTON. QINGER SEWING . MACHINES, Sales Id 1832 603,292 Macfl'lnei. „ 5881 661,036 „ Inobkasb 42,258. d,TIIRKE OUT OF BVBRY FOUR MA MACHINES SOLD IN THK WORLD ARE SINGER'S, UPWARDS Off THRB E HUSDRED FIRST PRrZESIiI AND AT CHRISTCHXTRCfI fCXHIBITION ' * TWO GOLD & TWO SILVER MEDALS. To bo obtained at PER 2/6 WEEK PER 2/6 WEEK Only ai 201, Q(iees-stbekt, Auckland, BffWARB OF OKItAtAN AND OTHER SINGER SEWING MACHINES, SCOTT'S JuJllUlidillM 0F FUSE COD LITER OIL And HypopJiosphitos of Lime and Soda. ALMOST as PALATABLE as MILK Possessing the combined virtues of these two valuable remedies in their fullest degree. More easily digested and assimi lated than in the crude form, and especially desirable for sickly, wasting children and persons with feeble digestive power, and as A EEMEDY FOR CONSUMPTION, A REMEDY FOR WASTING DISEASES OF CHILDREN, A EEMEDY FOR SCROFULA, A REMEDY FOR AN2E3IIA AND GEN ERAL DEBILITY, A EEJUEDY FOR COUGHS, COLDS, AND THROAT AFFECTI&NS, In fact, nil diseases where there is an inflammation of the Thront and Lnngs, a WASTING OP Tlffi FLESH, nnd a WANT of NERVE POWEK, nothing in the ■world equate this palntoblo Emulsion. • It is prescribed and endorsed by the best phygicinns in the various countriesof the world, who will attest these facts. P For sale by all Chemists. ' pU*' lW""l liTri7"TT MflllTll¥-il !l»insiim JB. B L A I X I B, • VIOTORU-STKBET, IMPORTER OF BUILDERS1 & FURNISH !; ' „ ING IRONMONGERY ' " V !-" DIKEOT FROM MAOTTFAOTUREBS, Has for Sale, at Low Rates— < ; Carpenters' Tools NbUb, Locks, Hinges Kitchen Ranges '- Grates, In great Tariety



MONDAY, JANUARY 4, ISBG. ANNUAL SALE OF THOROUGHBRED YEARLINGS, THE PROPERTY OF THE NEW ZEALAND STUD AND PEDIGREE COMPANY. MESSRS HUNTER & NOLAN, la conjunction with MR ALFRED BUCKLAND, Have received instructions from the New Zea land Stud and Podigroo Stock Company to hold their ANNUAL CIALE OF THE WHOLE OF THEIR THOROUGHBRED YEARLINGS ON MONDAY, JANUARY i. 1886, AT SYLVIA PARK, When they will dispose of about 35 Yearlings Catalogues of which are to be seen at the "Star" Office, or will be for warded on application to tho Auctioneers1. SPECIAL TRAINS AT TWELVE O'CLOCK. Luncheon at One o'clock. Also, at Eloven o'clock. Oft LEICESTER RAMS O" f>o Lincoln Earns 50 Shropshire Down Kanis 8 Shropshire Down Rams (for lease) 30 Pure Rred Hereford Bulls 10 Pure Rred Shorthorn Bulls WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 6. TII X HA V M AIIK ET. O O L <^ A L E. FOURTH FOR THIS SEASON Will take place on WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 6, 188G, ALFRED BUCKLAND. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 13, 18S0, At Twelve o'clock, DESIRABLE GRAZING FARM. Tho undersigned has received instructions to sell, at tho Hayinarket, on Wednesday, Jan- Ufiry 13, 188(1, at twelvo o'clock, THE SURREY FAR M, tituato near tho Miranda Redoubt, con taining i,2f>B acres cf freehold, with Dwoiliug and outhouses erected thereon; nnd TWO LEASEHOLDS, each o! 500 acres, hold at annual rentals of £26. one having about live tho other ten ye*rs unoxpired. The property is aOvantageously sitnated, ad joining the Coal Mioe3 now being opened up by Hunt and Co. About 1,000 acres are in grass and otherwise improved. Most of tho land is of excellent Quality. The wholo Estate forma a first-class cattle run, and iifl prospective value, from its proximity to the coal mines and a pro jected railway from Pokcno, makes the above a most aeeirable investment. Intending puichaserd would receive useful inforumiion by applying to tho undersigned as to inspecting ihe property, and Mr tiuon, the manager, residing on tho estate, would bhow Intending purchaser* over it. For further particulars apply tv Messrs Whiiakorandßusstll, Mr William Aitken, or to the Auctioneer. ALFRED BUCKLAND. TUESDAYS. THE HAYMARKET. SALE OF WOOL, SHEEPSKINS, HIDES, TALLOW, HAY, and STRAW, eaoh TUESDAY, at 12 o'clock. ALFRED BUCKLAND. mUCKER'S TOAKING "DOWDER I Ask your JD> Grocer Jt. for it. QnckTried A.lwayß Used, thidward bart ley, ARCHITECT, STICHBURY'S BUJLDINGB, QtIEEN-3TEE>£S'. THAMES CARRIAGE AND DRAY FACTORY. JAMES MACKIE, Proprietor, VICTORIA-STREET EAST, AUCKLAND. Ropairs of every description in Wood and Iron neatly executed on the 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. Telephone No. 30S, 4^V HOTHOUSE <$ GRAPES! \ J. MASON, 37, Lower Queen street, Opposite) Railway Station, DB,. SPEER'S FAMILY DISPENSARY. Paimerbton Buildings. Foot of Queen -Btrbet, auckland (Established for the Scientific and Soeedy Cure of Chronio, Nervous, and Special Diseasos). Dr. Spebr is a Regular Graduated Physician, educated at Harvard College, U.S. He has devoted a lifetime to, and is acknowledged to be the most expert Physician In, his speciality in the United States. Yonng Men and Middle-aged Men who suffer from Nervons and Physical Debility, Loss of Energy end Memory, hiruptiona on the Face. Mental Depression, Kitlrey and Bladder Troubles, Neuralgia, Rheumatism, Scrofula, Salt Hheum. Paralysis, Fits, Spinal Disease, St. Vitus's Dance, Liver tiooipl.-tint. Asthma, Catarrh. Heart Disease. Gravel. Piles, Sec., and are t'red of taking mineral drugs, will do well to como and try tha Doctor's method of euro, as it will, if properly applied, relieve thorn of their sufferings and restore them to health. The Doctor uses no mm ral preparations; his treatment consiets wholly in the use of vege table remedies. It will cost you nothing for consultation; bo please call and satisfy your selves thut the Doctor understands yonr case Dr. 8. cures Humnura and Diseases of the Blood. To Ladies who aro afflicted by any of the following complaints :—Cold Extremities, Weak Stomachs. Lame and Woak Backs, Nervous and Sick Headaches, Constipation and Indigestion, Pain In the Side and H ok, Lou chorrea, etc., etc.: I wish It distinctly under stood that I do not claim to nnrform 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 case I undertake, or forfeit £200, Consultation in office or by letter (FREE). Charges moderate. Examination and Advice, fil.-Call or Address:- Db H. J. SPKER, Palmkkston Buildings, Auckland, N.Z, Office Hours: 9to 12,1 to i, 6to 8 p.m.; Sundays, 10 to 12. N.B.- All Medicines necessary for a complete oure can be cent free from observation on receipt of symptoms. pUNS!! GUNS!! GUNS!! ». ~evltt, GUNMAKER, 2at, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. The advertiser having a very large Stock of Guns, both Breech-loading and Muzzle-load ing, has re-marked them at a considerable REDUCTION FOR CABH. A B. H. Slnglo-barrel Guns from .. .. 0 17 6 Double-barrel Guns from .. ..300 Double-barrel B.L. Guns from .. ils 0 Single-barrel B.L. Guns from ..500 Curtis and Harvey's Best Quality Diamond Grain Gunpowder., la 6d per VFV Gunpowder 3a Od „ Shot Os 5Jd „ Cartridge Cases, 12 gauge, ss, 6s. and 7s per 100. Every Othbr Kind of Shooting Material Equally Cheap. BLEY'S CENTRAL FIRE CARTRIDGES, 12 gauge, loaded with the new E.C. Powder. GUNWORK OF EVERY DESCRIPTION DONE PROMPTLY and EFFICIENTLY. IMPORTER OF PAIN'S CELEBRATED FIREWORKS. D. EVITT, 1 GUNMAKER AND IMPORTER, *254—Quebn-stee^, Auckland—2s4 Wholesale and Retail, tSTBmo fob Pbicb Lists,



Honey . £*£* fk£\£\ TO LEND in snma of from aftVVVV £50npwar(ln.-ApplyWin.B. Coohrane, Cochrane'sAucllnn Mar:,, 185, Queen- Btroot. TMfONEY TO LEND fit em-rent ratoe of -LvjL interest.—Latohly aud J.'.ckaon, Quoon street. "ft /TONEY TO LENr>7~ on Freehold ±.V 1 Soouritlea.-Aroh. bneuannn. Solloltor, St. Mungo Chiunberi (opposite Bank of New Zealand). MONEY TO LEND on Mortgage ot Freehold at onrront ratcs.-O. W. Cave, Solicitor, Queen-Btreet (next the Bank of Now Zealand). — MONEY TO LEND, in large or small sums, at usual ratea ot Interest. CONNELL & COOPER, Solicitors, Yuloan Lane. MONEY TO LEND, at a moderate rate of interest.—Apply to JACKSON _ RUSSELL, Solicitors, 3hortland-atreet. MONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage, of First-class Froohold Securities. WILLIAM COLKMAN, Soiloitor, National Insurance Builrtings, 85, Queen-street ONEY TO LEND, in sums of £25 and upwards, at enrront ratosof lntoroat. Apply to PETBR dUPHANT, aoUcltor, Hlgh-gtroat. MONEY LENT ON PROMISSORY NOTEB, HOUBKB, FURNITURK. &O, BILLS DISCOUNTED DAILY. MORTGAGES NKGOTIATKD. JOHN W. HARDIE, LAND, COMMISSION, AND KRTATR AffflHT, ninh-Htrget. Anokland. INDUSTRIAL AND PROVIDENT PERMANENT BUILDING, LAND, AND INVKSTMKNT SOCIETY OF AUCKLAND, SOALB OF RKPAYMKNT RKDUCKD. Repaygen^-tend-pir^Ci^ & a. d, A b. d. 1 year _ _JUO IMOO 3 yearn _ _ 011 7 113 IS 0 S yearn _ _ 010 U 130 0 0 7yeara _ _ 07 11 . 1« 9 7 10 yeara - .. 0 B 3 162 16 3 nd other Porlodß to suit Borrowers). The Board has power in ensos of Slokness oc Wan* ol Employment to SUSPEND PAY MENTS. BORROWERS SHARE IN PROFITS. PAKT OR WHOLE OF THE ADVANOK MAY BK • REPAID AT ANY TIME. INTEREST CKASiJS ON THK PORTION REPAID. DEPOSITS, 7 days' notice _ _ .. - 6 per oent. 6 months (fixed) _ _ _ 6 por oent. 12 montlia (fixed .. - ... i!l per oent. (JORNKR OF QURKN-STRKKT AND VULCAN LANK. Auckland, JOHN BANCROFT. Manager. 7 UOKLAND"PE¥MA'NENt CO ±%. OPERATIVE BUILDING & INVEST ment society. Office: 147, Qojckn-strket, LOANS prranted upon approved securities of Freehold or Leasehold Properties lv sums ol £2(1 to £G 000. principal BDd Interest Doing repay able in iiißtnlmrtnts at tho following Kuduckd Katks for repayment ot each £100 borrowed :— Kepaymuntsixtend- p.. Wm i, jTotnl Amount ing over. Por woe ' Unpayable. c. B. d. & a (1. 1 year _ _ 2 oti 101 0 0 2 years _ .. 1 010 10S. 6 8 3y t >nr9 _ 14 7 1)3 15 0 4 yoara _ 11 8 Hi G 8 Gyou-B _ „ 8 9 13U 18 0 8 Tcnr.i ~ 7 1 1-17 13 9 10 year a ■■ 8 3 Ui2 16 3 And In tho sime proportion for smaller or liirgw loaus. DEPOSITS.—'i'be Society receives money on neposit :—Repayable at 7 days' noticj, 5 per cent, por annum, JOHN HATGKR. Secretary. LOAN AND DISCOUNT AQBNOy. On and after 31st AUGUST _HB BUSINESS CV WHI ABOVE AGENCY WILL Bl CARRIED ON AT THEIR FORMER OFFICES, OPPOSITE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS HIGH-STREET, Bank ok England Notbb Changed. LONDON MORTGAGE, LOAN, AND DISCOUNT BANK, 50, BHOHTLAND-STREET, AUCKLAND (Opposite A. Clark and Sons' Warohouso), And Little Collins-st, Melbourne LOANS are Advanced from £10 to £1,000, Upon Personal, Freehold, and Leasehold Security, Repayable by Weekly, Monthly, or Quarterly Instalments, at Lowest Current Ratea. Advances mndo on Furnituro without romoval, andallclnescnof Merchandise. Loans granted upon Life P ikiiea. Legacies, and Interests im'ler Wills. Bills Discoui.tkd at CunBENT Rates. Loans upon Dopo?it o( Deeds. Kopayment by Eaoy Instclmunts. Formß Gratis. All communications and inter views hold strictly confidential. •KTIIW ZEALAN d'mOK'WAliiS, LOAN, JLI AND DISCOUNT liANK, HiaH-BTHEK"i <Wert to Atkins Printing Offloo), Q RANTS LOANS OF £5 TO £1,000, PERSONAL SECURITY. FREEHOLD AND LEASEHOLD SECURITY, FIRST AND SECOND MORTGAQK OH OS ANY AVAILABLE SSOURITY, KttrAYABLB IN WKEKLY OR MONTHLY INST__M_NTB, Or In any way coit the Borrower. Lotos on Furniture without removal I also on all kinds of Morohaadlas. Loans mar bo repaid at the rate of Blxpenoa per week in the Pound. mill Discounted at Currant Baits, Bank oi England Notes and Australian Bank Notes Bought. All oomumnlcatloi— strictly confidential, NEW ZEALAND MORTGAGE, LOAN, AND DISCOUNT BANK, ■ HIGH-STREKT (NEXT TO ATKTN'S PBINTIKB OIWIOi WOMAN'S FRIEND. THOUSANDS USE THEM, NONE SHOULD Bffi WITHOUT TIIKM MRS DR. STUART'S FAMOUS FEMALE REMEDIES. THE T ADIK&' nPOiftO) 3s aaa 4o 84 par I -LJ s f bcttle. This exoellent Tonic ourlchon and puriflos the blood. I'v. n- v-ca th.. m .p:-Tjti.. rcotorori colour, tono. anci rU.=iHLy. thornby roi^ovln^ headaohe, debility. corvr.:i:.',!;sd, sv^nltfjeta, and the de pressiosia udui wbloh fio many !umu.\w anffer. npHB 1 AJOI>K!' fiALSNDAR / OR \ Tin-hS j _ Bd and 4s 6d per • ( box. These Pills ore justly CBteemed for their grea* yalue in piovanting dlßoomfort, Burferinß, and Ineonvenlcnee, and for periodical use are the most reliable and prompt medicine over brongh to woman's aid. rvan TADffiS' APERIENT piLLS. "s 6d per box. For tho relief and prevention of headaohe, biliouaneßß, gidflineßa, constipation, liver oom plaintß, indigestion, pains In the cheat, back, and sides, fco. The above are endorsed by thousands of Mothers, Milliners, Dressmakers, Barmaids, Domestic Servants, Shop Har.da. &c, &c, as the Kreatest boon, meeting an urgent and long felt want. Sold Everywhere. Sole Wholesale Agenta for New Zealand— THK KKMPTHORNK AND PROSSBR DRUG COMPANY. RICHMOND HOUSE, PONSONHY KOAU AUOKLANB, W. COCMSAN, S«k., FAMILY BUTCHKB, AW. GOULD, • BARRISTER AND SOLICITOR, HIGH-STREET. pAPERHA N 6 I N O 9, W. PHILLIPPS & SON HAVE RECEIVED, EX LATE ARRIVALS 185-P A C X A G E S-185 CONTAINING 55,000 ROLLS OF PAPERHANGINGS, CONSISTINQ OP NEW PATTERNS For Drawing, Dining, Bed-rooms, Hall and Staircase, suitable for the Mansion or Cottage. BEAUTIFUL DESIGNS, AND BEST VALUHI JK.VKR OIfFERED IN PAPBRUANGINGS. 916—PACKAGES—916 SCRIMS AND HESSIANS PLATE AND SHTCKjT GLASS, WHITE LEAD, OD^S, TURPS, VARNISHES, AND ALL TRADE SUNDRIES. W. PHILLIPPS & SON, 95 AND 97, Queen-street.



/ BUY YOUR h DRESSES y U WHOLESALE PRICES l| " FROM W WILLIAM RATTRAY, U» I 178, 180, 198. Queen-at. *[ (9-NET €ASH SYSTEM. "M WHOLESALE PRICES, FOR PROMPT NET CASH. WILLIAM EATTRAY, Importbr of FAMILY DRAPBRY, Erg NELSON, MOATE&Co.b SPECIALTY BLEND. BRANCHESi AUCKLAND, DUNEDIN, CHRIST CIICRCII, WELLINGTON, 166. QTEEN-ST., AUCKLAND. AQBNTS EVERYWHERE. NELSON, MOATE&Co.'a CELEBRATED CHALLENGE BRINK NELSON, 9IOATE 6 CO.'S CELEBRATED j PWBJB BLENDED TEAS.



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, Livo Stock, Dairy THE GARDEN TilE FRUIT GROWER THE APIARY—This Department is supplied with the Latest Information on Bookccpine. The " Now Zealand and Australian Bee Journal naß now boon incorporated with the N.Z. FARMER, so that it is more than cvor important that Apiarists should (subscribe to the latter publication TIMBER GAZETTE MARKETS SPECIAL INDUSTRIES THE POULTRY YARD CORRESPONDENCE ENQUIRY DEPARTMENT HOME AND HOUSEHOLD: READINGS AMD TALES ADAPTED FOR THE FAMILY. #■ THE NZ. FARMER (9 SUPERBLY ILLUBTBATKI). NO BXPICN3K 13 SPARED IN PROCURING ENGRAVINGS OK THUS HIGHEST CLASS ILLUSTRATIVE OF THE ARTICLES. The position which The Farmer has taken among agriculturalists in all parts o f New Zealand, and tho wide ox tent of its influenco, onsuro its superiority as an ADVERTISING MEDIUM. ft is especially valuable to all trades anxious to brfng themselves under tho notice of tho farming community. Advertising Ratca on application, # H. BRETT, PROPRIETOR, STAR PRINTING WORKS, SHORTLAND AND FORT-STREETS, AUCKLAND. THE WOMBSEFIJL Latest Improvements. Valuable Appliances. Ten Years' Guarantee. Patent Automatic Winder. Patent Drop-Rollera. OCHIIRIf^ Potent Loobo-Winding-Wheel. Patent Thread Releaser. Wer- OL.H3IIVO thelm Machines kept In Repairs for three years FREE OF "" CHARGE. Illußtrated Catalogues and Samples orWorkfire* from— M H t '!"S I lii f X THK W*™*3*l SEWING MACHINE AGENCY. W. J. l/*» Aoohland,



JSSt \ &* m| ? /|| N^ L_^ 3j|N J £Eh I' --; .% 158 & 160, I "■..; ■. ; ■ QUEEN- V . jl"^ STREET; |. 1 \ J AnA M pl^^ ALBERT >^^||"^p STREKT. THAMES. CKLKDRATKD FOR STERLING VALUE REST QUALITY. Every Garment of MEN'S, YOUTHS', & BOYS' CLOTHING Mudo of tho MOSGIEL TWEED GUARANTEKD. BOYS' SCHOOL SUITS MARVELLOUSLY CHEAP, Parbnts will do well to Inspeot. Endlesa Variety ot Hats. Tioe, Braes, Umbrel las, and every requisite for Travellers and Touriatu. J. FITZ3IMON3, Franch Manager. W. 0. DENNES, TMPORTER of SEWING MACHINES, 1 BICYCLES, TRICYCLES, PIANOS, ORGANS, and HARMONIUMS, for Caab or Deferred Payments, If AND MACHINES. HOME SHUTTLE .. .. £3 10 0 PEERLESS WHITE " 4 0 0 FKISTER & ROSSMAN (with cover)' 5 5 0 E^ ISVERTICALFffIBD -2 s| WERTHEIM .. " " ".I 2Jio o TREADLE MACHINES. WHITE (without cover) « 10 0 WHITE (with cover and leaf) " Z 710 0 DOMESTIC (with leaf) ... Z6lO 0 NEW DAVIS VERTICAL FEED Z 1 17 8 W. 0. DENNES, Quebn Stbebt. TMPORTANT AND SPECIAL NOTICE, J. H O W D B N, WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER, Importer of English, French, and German PIANOS PIPE AND REED ORGANS, HARMONIUMS, WATCH AND JEWELLERY, &0., Begs to inform the Publlo 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 Stock, to hold a GENUINE UHBAP SALE of the above mentioned Goods In his present pre mises, adjoining the Bank of New Zealand; and to effeot, If possible, a speedy clearance, all Goods will be sold at COSI'PRICE FOR CASH. A trial will convince the most Boeptlcal that this offer fa genuine, and to prove it ERHARDT'B CELEBRATED SILVER LEVER WATCHES will b, siren away at 80s.' o*ll early and moots one.



WH. PATTERSON'S • HORSE RELIEF. A Certain Cure fob WOUND 3OR BPRAINS IN MAN OR BKAST, Prlco, 3s fid per bottle. TO UK OBTAINED EVEKYWITERK, TESTIMONIALS TO THE EFFICACY OF PATTERSON'S HORSE RELIEF. Dear Sir.—The racehorse Dressmaker re ceived a eorei'o sprain on Christmas Day, not Deing able 10 move out of the stable, except on three legs, but after one or two applications of PattorßOn's Horse Relief, went to tne Pukekohe Races next day. and won two races without showing any sign of lameness.—James Muir, Owner of Dressmaker. Dear Sir,—My maro having roeetved a severe kick on her stiilo joint, I applied, your Horso Relief to the wound thus caused. The re sult of the application was entirely satlpfactory, as the wound speedily healed, and the iliea caußed tho animal no subsequent trouble—F. La why, Epsom, December 28. Testimonials also recoived from Woodyoar ana Boss, Australian Circus; Mr R. Row, Wholesale and Kotail Merchant. Auokland; T. A. Brown, Huntsman, P.H.C., Tho Kennels; W. I'otter, Coach Proprietor; Alex. McLean, Papakura. PALLWELL AND SONS, AGEMS, OTAHUHU AND PAPAKURA. TP E A C 0 C X, • OPTICIAN, MATHEMATICAL AND NAUTICAL INSTRUMENT MAKER, SIIOHTL 4ND STREET. ALWAYS IN STOCK- Spectaoles and Kyo-(?lassea of ovoiy kind; an accurate fit guaranteed Opera Olassos of supnrior quality Tolescopes, Binocular Field Glasses, and Mloro Ecopos; powerful and cheap Theodolites, Mining Com pas oi, Ahnoy Levels Drainage Levels, Prismatic CoinnaHßCd Drawing InstruniontH, Scales, 1-arullul Rulors Ships' Lokb, Soxtants, CompiSßCs, Binnacles Barometers. Thurmomctius, Hydromotora Electriu Bells, Battorlos, mid FitllnßS . Magnetic and Qalvanio Medical Machines Magic Lantorns and Miidra, Hand Magnifiers Storooscopes and Slides, Oranhnscopi'U Steam Guagcs and Tubing, SaKuomotors Amatour Phot graphic Cameras Just Reokived— Self-registorinc; Aneroid Duromotors Anoroids for Lobbies, with Imnttnomely carved frames INSTRUMENTS OP KVKHY KIND REPAIRED. OPI'OSITK THIS I'OSTOtryiCIC. FISHER & 00., WHOLKSALK, SHIPPING, AND FAMILY BUTCHERS. KSTAULIBHED lffil. By Special Appointment to His Kxoollonoy the Governor, Sir W. F. Jorvols; Hia Kxoellonoy Sir Jaiiios B'ergusson ; and fI.R.H. tho Duko of Edinburgh; also, Koaha Butohora to the "UUKKN-HTRKICT, AUCKLAND, N.Z, Famllloa wnltnd on in Town or Suborbs, POULTRY Of all kinds DRKS3ICD to OKI) Doalnrs in Ginuo. Home-ourod Hams acid Bacon. Corned Bocf in Largu Quantity. Impurtora of Sauaago Caslsßß. The Trade Supplied. N.B.—CalvoB1 Hunnets JOHN SOPPBT, HOUSE. LAND. AND GKNKEAL COI^MISSION AGKNT, XO. 8. QUKEN-.STKEKT. • ALSO. 30L3 AOKNT KOB MKS3BS MCKKSON AND BURNKTT'S CELEBRATED ? T9ARUAWAHIA PALE ALE, In Bulk and Bottle. /GROUND LIMB. GROUND LIMK FOR SALK ' S 0 U T H G A T H 8 MAHURANHI HYDRAULIC GROUND ROCUK LIMK In any quantity, for Concrete Paths, Floors Cellars, &c. (next to Btono flagging is un rivullcd for durability and lmrd-acttlng Quulilii'H). For tnnks and other wot work it is a first-class material. B. KEANE, SOLE AGENT, OUSTOMS-STKKKT T>ATERSON & 0 0", GRAIN AND PRODUCE MERCHANTS, LIVERY AND BAIT STABLES, LORNE* STREET. Bioaks and Omnibuses for Hire. Special Arrangomonta mado with Pionlo and Evening Parties. m 0 TRAVEL LER S, *o. presentsTfor homk. Very Handeomo Inlaid Tublo'l ops. Cabinets. Inlaid Box 'n, Giovn Hoses. &c, &c, all oarofully mado from Nov.- Si.-n'.and'n rich and boiiutiful tore*' ti:iihcrs. Tlicao artlo ca are greatly ad mircrt MtHcino.aud bocomo moro beautiful with keayiug. Carefully packed for nhlpmonL \V NORKIE, Manufacturkb, Top of Shortlanil-atreet. "OU T. CHER AND C~0", -*-' FORT-BT., AND QDEK^f•ST. WIIARF, STF,VEDORES, RECEIVING AND FORWARDINS AGENTS. WOOL STORED AND DUMPED FOR BIIIPMKNT. HAI.I.ABT SUI'PLIED. r\ piper, \y» COAL & FIREWOOD DEALKR. i.t Yard, KcrnaKahape Road, or tihlp's Side. Fcflts raid Railn flonso Klocks, and ! Jhitiglei in fltilr. "wT l B V »' BOOK BINDER, PAPKH RULER, ACCOUNT BOOK MANUFACTURER, WVNDHAM-STRERI, MERCHANTS1 ACCOUNT BOOKS. Insurance and Mining Register Booka Specially Ruled and Bound, Mnalo, Mogarinea, Public Librarlos, and Sunday Sohool Booka Well Bound. BAKERS' SPECIAL RULED DAY BOOKS, Bibles, I'rayar and Hymn Books Ro-bound. BAND AND CHOIR MUBIO BOOKS KIIIiKD. mHB NEW ZEALAND GOVERNMENT X LIFE INSURANCE ASSOCIATION. Thia Association is tho Only Offioi which POSSESSES GOVKIINMUNT SECURITY Bn4 prolftre to tho public tho combined advantageaof Mutual Life Assurance Lowest Premiums Inviolable State Guarantee. AMOUNT OF FUNDS. | Aftor 16 yearn' oxistonoo, tho Ofßoehasnow Accumulated Funds oxooediDg One Million Sterling. Funds in Juno, 1875 .. , £109.807 Fundß in Juno, 1880 £159.335 Funds In 1885^ over.. .. £,i 000 000 Annual Inoomo oxcoeds .. £24S 000 The Association offers tho most Liukhal Conditions extant. Bmnohes (v all tho principal Towns tn the colony, and Agencies at all tho Monoy Order Post offloes In the colony. LOANS ON MORTGAGE. The Association is now prepared to hvest part of itt< Aecumnlatort Funds na LOANS ON MORTGAGE of Freehold L (.do in the Ctfony, at MODERATE RATJJS OF INTBRKair. tn tho extent of half the value of the eoflaritj offered. Applications for Loans of not lens than ££0 to be addressed to the Acting General Manigor. Wellington. f Printed Formoof Application can be obtained at the Head Office, and at the Offlceß ofithe District and Resident Agents. By Order. D. M. LUCKIK, 1 Aoliug Gencrel Managol, Head Ofßoe, Wollington. July. 1865. UNION OIL, SOAP, AND CANDIE COMPANY (LIMITED). MANUFACTURERS OF STEARINE CANDLES, COMMON AND TOILET SOAPS, I LUBRICATING AND OTHER OILS.i WORKS-ST. ANN^i" BRIDGE, PENROSK. WAREHOUSE AND OFFICES-LOWER ALBERT-ST., AUCKLAND. Cash Purchasers of Tallow. THE HEW ZEALAND LAND MORT GAGE CO. (LIMITED). Subscribed Capital fi2,000,00fl Paid-up Capital .. „ „ _ £200,000 Head Office for the Colony, New Zealand Insurance Buiiencs, QUEBN-STREET, AUCKLAND. TWflCpmpanylspreparedtonoKOtlate LOINS on Freehold Mortgagee throughout tho Colony at ourrent rates. For Application Forms and further partloil ars apply to JAMBS BUTTLE, Seoretary, Qneen-Btreet. Anoklaad. "CIOR POSITIVE SALE, cheap, alper- X 1 feotly new House of 5 rooms, fitted with every oonvenienoe, and large Freehold Jilot ment, near Mount Bden Railway Station: terms I



It seems, from roforenca to Hemo papers, that Knglißh ladies of dietinotion are bOKiimicg to acknowledge that thore ie as much true art in the making of a Judy's dresp, bo that it may "t the weai cr gracefully, as there is in the painting of a beautiful picture, and that tomo of mum are planning how to learn without going throurn a work-room apprenticeship. Tt"> art of dresa maliiug and adjusting millinery is one of tno finest of arts, and though tnousande practice few excel at it. The undersigned knowa this well, a»d has spared no pains to get the beet artists that can bo had, oneß that exorl iv dress making and miiliLery, ana whose t.lentsaro aptclajjy adaptco for these occupations. Ladles aro reßpecttiilly invited to call and pee if this IB not so, and judge for themselves. Dtinng Christmas week, acd up to New Year's my, boautifully Trimmed Hate and Bonnets will do sold very cheap, and all orders will be «Xi;cuteU quickly an well, at J. Gilmoro's, Draper, Upper Symondß-street and Karunßahape Ko«d. Fleaso notulhoKarauguharo Koad address: Itisjusl oppo.Ho the Hank of Now ZeaJjmd^-tADVTi^ " ROUGH OH COBNS."-Aik fat Weiuv'nougk » Coma." Quick rellcl, cunpleto, l*ntmueut ouro. O)m», vuu, buuioni. Keinpthome, Pronti * Co.. Ajento. AuokUKL



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