TRADES AND LABOUR CONGRESS.

(BY TELEGRAPH—OWN COIU'ESrOSDENT.)

Dunedin*, Tuesday.

Working Man Representative Tire Trades Congress concluded its sittings to-day.

A motion by Mr Hooo directing the executives of political associations to secure an artisan or labourer as representative of city electorates in Parliament was lost in favour of an amendment leaving the matter to the Committee to deal with. Arbitration. It was resolved, on tho motion of Mr Bradley, seconded by Mr Gotron, "That in the opinion of the Congress, the time has now arrived when trado societies should endeavour to sottlo all disputes by arbitra tion, as thoy consider that strikes only become legitimate after every other means has failed." Details. Mr Gardner moved, and Mr Miller seconded, " That all matters of detail not provided for in the Constitution be en trusted to the Executive with power to carry out the same during tho recess; also, that thoy be empowered to take up any trade disputes that may be brought before them." Carried. Governmont Employoos. Mr J. Walkkb moved, "That we a?k tho Government to invest the managers of New Zealand workshops with power to engage or discharge all employes undor their charge, and also to pay tho average rate of wages of tho district."

Mr Gardnkk seconded tho motion, which was carried.

Mr Oris moved, and Mr Hooo seconded, " That tho Government bo requested to consider the advisability of granting to engine drivers, firemen, and others em ployed on tho Government railways, holi days somewhat in accordance (in length) with the holidays granted to other employes on tho railways, that is, station-masters, clerks, and others." Carried. Tho Premier's Advice. In an address delivered by tho Hon. R. Stout on the invitation of the Congress, the Premier set out his views of the aims which tho Congress should keep before them. He thought they ought to impress upon the public that if thoso who were really the great mass of the population were kept in a state of poverty, wero badly housed and badly fed, and were so ground down with continual work that they had no opportu nity of intellectual enjoyment, the State could not be said to fulfil its truo object of seeking tho happiness of its members. He urged tho necessity of maintaining tho eight hours principle, of promoting temperance, and of avoiding tho danger of stimulating town industries too hastily at tho expense of the settlement of the country.

Noxt Congress,

Tho Congress finally closed to-day. The next Congress will be held in January 1886 at Auckland.

THE SUPPOSED SUICIDE

CORONER'S INOUEST.

A cokonial inquiry into tho circumstances connected with tho death of Julius Denmcn at the Scandinavian Boarding-house was held yesterday afternoon by Dr Philson, at Uleesoii's Hotel. Mr Frank Houton was chosen foreman of the jury.—Evidence was taken to the following effect: — Charles Wilson, boarding-house keeper, Customs street East, deposed that deceased came to his house on Saturday night last. Ho had not known him previously. Deceased was pretty well in liquor when he came to his house on Saturday. He said he had just left the Totara barge, and engaged for board and lodging till he got a ship again. He sat inside talking to tho other men until the firebells rang. They did not see any more of him until Sunday morning, at seven o'clock. He explained that he had been at the tire at the Timber Company's mill, and then sat down and took his breakfast. He was sober at tho time. After breakfast he was asked to be shown to his bedroom, as he was sleepy on account of having been out all night. He went into his room and closed his door. He did not, however, lock it. At dinner time (1 p.m.) witness went to call him to dinner, but ho said he would rather sleep than have dinner. At six o'clock in the evening lie came down with out being called, and partook of tea with the other lodgers. After tea he went upstairs and washed and dressed pre paratory to going out. He went away for several hours, and returned about nine or perhaps a little .after. Ho sat down for a while, chatting freely with the other lodgers, and then stood up, announcing his intention of going to bed. Ho was quite sober then, and appeared to bo in good spirits. Ho had had no liquor at witness's house. When witness gave decoased his bedroom candle, he observed to him that ho must be a good sleeper, seoing that he had beon sleeping all . day, and was going to bod so early then. Witness was awakened about five o'clock next morning by hearing some one groaning and crying out for help. He went upstairs, and opening the door, found deceased lying naked on the floor in a pool of water and vomit. Deceased said, "Wilson, help mc ; I'm dying." Ho appeared to be in great dis tress, and complained about his stomach, placing his hand upon it. Ho did not tay that he had taken poison or any thing olse, nor did ho offer any explana tion of tho cause of his illness. In fact, there was not timo to ask him, as he (witness) ran straight to the Thames Hotel and got somo brandy which ho mixed with water, and gave him to drink. George Dickson held' his head while he ad ministered the spirits. Deceased then becamo easy for ton minutes or a quarter of an hour, but on the lapse of that time the pain began again, and he left the patient in Dickson's charge while he got a doctor. He went t® Dr. Dawson, but that gentleman would not come before eleven, and then ho called upon Dr. Tcnnent, who came immediately. Deceased had expired before he returned, aud ho immediately gave information to the police. It never occurred to him that deceased had taken poison, and consequently he did not ask. The tumbler (produced) containing whito powder was found under the bed on the floor. The tumbler belonged to him (witness), and was kept in the washing room, but must havo been removed in the course of the night. Witness had no idea that he intended to poison himself.—By the fore man : Dr. Dawson gave no explanation why he could not como at once; ho only saw the servant.—G. YV. Dickson, a negro, gave corroborative evidence. — Dr. Hooper testified to making a pout mortem examina tion of tho body of deceased. He found all the organs perfectly healthy. The stomach, which was sent to Mr Pond for analysis, was greatly inflamed, as by somo irritating substance. He believed" death was caused by some irritant poison Mr Pond, Colonial Analyst, gave evidence as to tho analysis of tho col tents of tho glass, and of the stomach of deceased. In both cases ho found arsenic, there being about two grains and a quaiter in the stomach.—Sergeant Clarke and Constables McDonald and Rowles also gavo evidence. —The following verdict was returned by the jury: -"That tlio deceased, Julius Denmen, died from the effects of poison taken and swallowed by himself, but whether ho did it with felonious intent, or when in an unsound state of mind, there is no ovidonce to show."

The Fire Brigade.

(To tho Editor.)

Sin, — Will you allow me, through the medium of your valuable paDer, to express my unbounded admiration of the skill and bravery exhibited at the terrible fire on Saturday night. I was early at the fire, but even then the firemen were pouring great vclumesof water on to the fierce flames. It was apparent from the first that the main building, with the machinery, was doomed, and little effort was made to save that portion of the property, but the chief efforts were directed to the east side of tho works, with the view of saving tho pro perty and the ships berthed near them, and hero was displayed bravery and endurance such as called forth from intelligent lookers on most enthusiastic plaudits. It seems in vidious to single out any ono instance, as 1 am sure that all the men fought tho raging elements with a determined and sustained effort such as did them groat credit, and I am only expressing the general opinion when I say that had it not been for the almost superhuman exertions of those brave men, a great amount of property would have been destroyed. I have seen many great fires in the old country, but I never saw_ more skill and bravery shown then I did on Saturday night. lam sure you will only bo giving publicity to the expressed admiration of hundreds of eye witnesses by publishing this letter.— Yours respectfully, Courage,

THE HEARN-HARRINGTON RACING FIASCO.

AcconniNt: to tho ''Southlandjgrfl , mense crowds of people went'.(s»?■ to witness the sculling OatclS- Heavn and Harrington for flto'lgß the championship of the eoljSß course, in measured length a'hWll three and a - half miles, guJm a point above the "____ M finished at a flag-boat mootH dred yards or so above il?. Harrington left the bridge for _P point between 11 and 12 o'clock^!, in his own boat; but Hoarn, yf§f§ soon afterwards, had himself'.JS conveyed 'n a four oared out'rj JL? pulled in boats of the same leriAj, feet, and botli crafts are exactwl construction, having been hn«_3 rioted firm in Ncwcastle-oa-TmjJ3| this respect the contestants were'-Bl feet level. The training of Heam r'ffi match was attended to by if'S Biiriies, of Wellington ; a fellow jS Harrington's, Mr William IS doing the same duty for himS generally held that all would dep^S state of the water. Ifitw«.ssH and lumpy, then thoy expected ______ ton's weight and strength would ]j_9 victory ; if smooth water (asitactJi that the markedly superior jjJH pretty stroke of Hearn vonld b&l in first. As it turned out, allthetfH tions were completely up<et by il dent which no one ever thoajl The pair were started in good Wm soon flcarn took the lead, increaSl distance as they went on till, onne^gft Narrows, he was ahead about {S Harrington had been more closelyS the north shore, and it S that, well ai ho must be !«■ with the course, he cvide'nthtf got the existence of a fejj'jl if somo distance into tho water'3l at full tide just covers tthS Intont only on his work, ihgjffl oarsman ran against one of these Wm result being a hole in tho bottoms craft! In such untoward niffijH there was no alternative mit toi_2| best of his way to land, which-lj| leaving Hearn in undisputed lffiM of tho water. ,;£gH

MATAKOHE.

A meeting of the ratepayers w>i| Matakoho Hall on December 27. |R discuss the advisability of I'wfffS Road Board separation. Mr Is I U .A; pied the chair, and laid thebuittE&l the meeting. Afterconsiderablodii-,' in which the matter was well venliUp was unanimously agreed that it H against the interest of this district 1 ..' county separation undor the pronM boundaries, and a resolution jtflg requesting the Chairman of the SI Board to send a memorial;'!] Chairman of the Hobson Couffil cil Eetting forth boundaries i|J to' the ratepayers of thi^-ii The subject of Road Board separail then laid before the meeting. -Itf! man read a copy of Messrs Henk^| Richmond's letter to the Chairman,; Hobson County Council re petitiono|| payers of Tokatoka, praying for Mpjj; from Matakoho Highway Board,';uij formation of aßoad Board District all toka, including Omaru ; also the pS ratepayers of Matakohe, propossp separation of Omaru from Matakolu tbo motion of Mr John Kirk33l unanimously agreed that the Road B bo requested to oppose the scpanlaj Omaru from Matakohe, and: Mi legal assistance if necesjary. .Mi thanks to tho Chairman concludediiip ness of tho meeting. j A tea meeting in connection.:|| Matakoho Wesleyan Society wag!|| Now Year's Day in the Public HelH kohe, when upwards of 130 peoplejfa to an excellent tea, kindly projS Mesdamcs R. C. Smith, E. ThcaM Moulder, E. Cooksoy, and Mtaj|| After tea the young people W6«|| in games until sundown, when altrtjj to tho hall. The Rev. Mr Gri» called to the chair, open'd themS engaging in prayer, after which the ( S ing programme was gone thrift "I'm a Soldier of the Crofs,"il choir; an address by the Rev. Mill " Eve's Lamentation ;" solo by ifJ|J der ; "Sabbath Bells," choir ; an-ii by Mr Wilson, of Paparoa ;**sjl Praying," solo and chorus, MiMi "Rejoice in the Lord,"'by the eft address by Mr Redfern ; " Vesper,'|j solo and chorus, Miss Ovens j "M the Reapers';' choir. After thill Cliff proposed a vote of thanks to 11 who had provided trays ; also to w and others who had kindly assistedj musicalpart of tho entertainment. jM by Mr Trounson. Mr Pheatant ie| on behalf of the ladies and the cil said that he would take this oppoitnj proposing a vote of thanks to Mrs g for kindly presiding at the harmonS ing .Sunday services, which wasa seconded by the Rev. Mr GriffiS meeting then accorded a vote of fl§ the chair, and concluded by einffl Doxology. Tho night being cl pleasant, all returnea to their seven] well pleased with the manner in wj| had spent New Year's Day.-[(|| CATED.] . ||

The Proposed Annexation of Scan.

(To the Editor.) H Sir,—Having some little kndwled|| circumstances surrounding theAfflj annexation of this group, Iff like to say a few words |i 3 to tho attitude taken up ,'!4B Administration here, and thill ludicrous figure tbey must present.l eyes of people having any kind of its tancewith what are calledSoutliSei! affairs. It is all vory well here'tt; Zealand to talk of petitions rccefH " the Samoans" begging the Wa!_ tho New Zealand or British (lows but it seems to me that MintatOTp display their want of knowledge of 1 affairs when they'attach so mucb'-is tance to documents of the kind.'if! commercial interests, and, asjjM queuce, British claims to strop* Btand about No. 3 in tho list, coisj| German and American, w Surely, tho "Union Jack" M dragged in the mud often enough* seas already without adding to its m tion by allowing tho Hincmoa to » contingent from New Zealand on H goose chaso to Apia. What W) Ministers going to do when tbey Ma Who aro tho leading lighte-rflH with whom they are to comrnumoif a viow to annexing the islands?;#■ as thoy aro now guided by the pre*! effeminate of effeminate ColoniallM Home, never will " see themselves M see them." It is not enough fotffl British men-o'-war have, in ™«'*si an important branch of their r-iritn these seas, viz., that of mm retiibutive justice to unruly :W lowered our Hag in the estirhatipnlH natives and whites. We must Ml " filibustering " where we have noil business. Samoa is a' wWM country, and there aro somo ER|'ffl trading there now, who can M»f*M and perhaps a littlo more out ofWffl Why not lewe them alsno?. «»« living example before ue in the SH m In that group the white EsttH doing well, and to MP natives, before the Br.tish.M3j went there. Now they are ""Plffl policy pursued there has graa'fl| verted frco natives into slaves, |jH pendent white men into beggar* li may rely upon it, sir, that «e,S| wanted in Samoa. From our _Wm ances in tho colonising line Der6''Sffl promise the people enoufi!'- ~ Germans in Samoa, having H| system rather superior to our?, B™ armed for some months past ' vltlAr?l| sary official authority to do _U |M intend to do at present, viz., ere« ' tectorate over tho group; »Vm opinion it would be well for Mai Ministers, at least, to let tlio ".^ alone, or in tho event of a big jfflH is not altogether out of lns_ ; qy you may have Sir Wm. • Te,l' olA.A by one" of Count Bismarck s/'' .S am not writing from feelings ol |B as I can present a few " front Kymt were earned under the Union; caunot help thinking that tue.MHI has lost a lot of his sensittanMfcjßß it takes a considerable amount "0. and abuse to make him elevate "j lighting pitch. But my strn^H New Zoaland is to " mind li| i corns."—l am, &c, v j-Ayil January 12, 18S5. ' FLIES AND BUGS, i«tl»-'»JgaK^ b«^. lati.lmke. s<_|>l*r_i. i_ill»u-ll* ««***'"'- ■ :■« Rata." «_ -arty Ar-H-cSlf Eeniplhi.iv«. Pw« * ™^"ASg|

THE AUCKLAND E«UNG STAR, WEDNESDAY JANUARY 14 iBBS

Printed and Published *»a^a| Hesby Brbtt. of J &_?s&s&_{_ General Printing Office, ejM^M streets, in tho rrovlnes of •»u'|»| Zealand ,„..»lklffl "RONaauAy, Janc-B* » Jn;



Auction*. TO-MORROW, 15th inßt., Noon. NORTHCOTE-COTTAGE AND ALLOTMENT. TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION. R. ARTHUR i HAS received instructions from Mr, Osborne, to sell by public auction, at his ' Mart. Queen street, on Thursday, loth, at 12 o'clock noon. HIS NEW AND WELL-BUILT RESI DENCE ot seven rooms, nicely ftuished, with grato in parlour, etovo in kitchen, together with tlio Freehold Allotment on which it is erected, Sleasantly situated on the main road, a short istance from the wharf, overlooking tho harbour. Also, The allotment adjoining, i 1 x 132 feet. TO-MORROW. MAGNIFICENT BUILDING ALLOT MENTS, NORTHCOTE, NEAR THE WHARF. 11. ARTHUR HAS received instructions from tlio Trustees of the late Mr Clias. Major to Bell by auction, nt liis Kstitn Land and House Sale Rooms, Queen-street, on Thursday. January Ij, 185.5, at twelve o'clock noon, THAT VERY DESIRABLE PROPERTY situate on the Main Road at Northcote near tho Wharf, opposite Miss Hall's and nilioining " Bartley. The Choicest Sitrs for Building, tho Views boing beautiful. Varied, and Extensive. The greater part Tilo-draincd and planted with Pino Sheltor Trees. A Whito Picket Fenco runs along the front. The Property in cut up into Allotments. Lithographic plans may obtained at tho office of the Auctioneer. AIKO, Four Allotments near the Northcote Hall fronting the Main Road and abutting on tho Harbour. Terms.—One-fourth cash, balanco for threo years at S percent. TO-MORROW, At 2 o'clock p.m. MANUKAU ROAD. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE AND EFFECTS, TOOLS, &c. R. ARTHUR HAS been favoured with instructions from MrThomns Gnlllths. whoisleaving tho colony, to sell by public auction, nt his resi dence, llanuknit Road, opposito Brown ond Campbell's Brewery, on Thursday next, nt 2 o'clock— HIS HOUBEIIOLD FURNITURE AND KFTJSCTS, Mottled Kauri Chcfloninr, a Parlour Suite, Carpots, Curtains, Cornico Poles. Lamp?, Chairs, Iron Bedsteads, Bedding, Chest of Drawers, Toilet Table, Washstands, Toilet Sets, Marblo Slab Looking Class. Glass, China, and Earthcnwaro, Kitchen Utensils, Tools, &c. On view on the morning of the sale. B. O. _ABB.| [B, D. TOHIS. TOMORROW, At 11 o'clock. TRADE SALE. "XTEW & SEASONABLE DRAPERY _L 1 AND CLOTHING. Ex Loch Creo, from liondon. Particulars on Tuesday, B. TONKS 4 CO., Auctioneers. TO-MORROW, mHUHSDAY-, JANUARY *| pf 4.5 CASES JAPANESE pURIOS, JAPANESE jytESSING /"NOWNS, JAPANESE TEASES, JAPANESE r^ONGS, JAPANESE JpMBROIDERED riOODS, JAPANESE /CABINET WARE, JAPANESE TOYS AND BASKETWARE, 4c, 4c, 4u. -yERAN-DAH J>LINDS. 45 CASES Comprising— Gentlemen's Handsomely - embroidered Morning and Smoking Jackets and Dress ing Gowns, Ladles' Dressing Gowns (very choioe), Crape Embroidered Cot Quilts, Gold aud Silver Embroidered Cushion Covers and Curtain Hangings, Telescopic Whatnots, Inlaid Glove, Card, Handker chief, and Trinket Boxes, Tea Caddies, Cigar and Ash Trays, Brackets, Peacock Tail and Fan Fire Screens, Choice Orna ments, Napkin Rings, Cabinets, Desks, Workboxes, Basketware, Assorted Toys, "Satßuma," "Arragi," "Kaga," "Kioto," " Briari," " Arrata," " Shippo," and other Rare Vases, Tea Sets, Ornaments, 4c, Carved Walking Sticks, Rare Kettle Gongs, Verandah Blinds (various sizes). &c„ &c, &c. E. & A. ISAACS TT AYE received instructions to sell by XI auction, at their Stores, Queen-street, on Thursday, January 15, at 11 o'clock— A CHOICE ASSORTMENT OF THE ABOVE. NOW ON VIEW. E. 4 A. ISAACS. Merchants and Auctioneers. W, 8. OOCHBANB.I [JAMES DAOBI TOMORROW. SHELLS, ISLAND CURIOS, SHELLS. THE subscribers will Sell, by Auction, at their Rooms, Queen-street, on Thursday, January loth, at 11 o'clock, ISLAND CURIOS, consisting of largo Shellf, Spcara, Clubs, Mats, Bowls, Pillows' Bows and Arrows, Shields, Nets. Pearl, Canoes, &C, &C,, 4c, BAMUEL COCHRANE 4 SON, Auctioneers. W. S, COCHRANE.] TJAS. DACRE. MONDAY, JANUARY 19. COTTAGE, JOHN STREET, PON SONBY. 120 ACRES, OKAHU. A' .'4O ACRES, TAURAROA mHE Subscribers will sell by auction, at JL their Rooms. Queen-street, on Monday, itth inst., at 12 o'clock. A COMFORTABLE COTTAGE, containing 4 rooms, outhouses: nearly new, erected on allotment 72. having a frontage of 40 feet to John-street, Ponsonby, by 110 feet deep. OKAHU—Lot 119 and part Lot 128, Kauri and Heavy Bush, containing 120 acres. TAURAROA—MiddIe part Lot 81, contain ing 40 acres, all good land. 8-HUEL COCHRANE 4 SON, Auctioneers. TO MORROW. Ex Loch Croo, BUCKETS, SPADES, CARPENTERS' TOOLS, HOLLOW ARE, TINWARE, IUON BEDSTEADS, &0., &0., &0. - GABRIEL LEWIS X jjrAS received instructions to sell nt his H ■■ Rooms, on above date, at 11 o'clock, \ CONSIGNMENT OF ABOVE GOODS. •



FRIDAY, JANUARY 16. THE HAYMARKET. FOR SALE, at the Haymarkot, on Fri day, January IC, Per To Annu, from Otago, 20 DRAUGHT MARES AND GELDINGS. Fullor particulars in a future issue. ALFRED BUCKLAND. TUESDAYS. THE HAYMARKET. SALE OF "WOOL, SHEEPSKINS, HIDES, TALLOW, HAY. and STRAW, eaoh TUESDAY, at 12 o'clock. ALFRED BUCKLAND. 0"R PRIVATE SALE ON LIBERAL TERMS, IN LOTS TO SUIT PURCHASERS I ' Farm Lots from 20 acres and upwards, near Pukekoho Station; from £7 10s to £10 an aero. Farm, Lot 130, Awitu, containing 123 acreßj 'ecurely fenced; is near other homesteads, and -ood land; £2 an aero. , Farm of 150 acres on tho Pukekoho Hill, ad loininK that of Mr Jacob Wright's; considerably Improved; £8 an acre. _....... A flrst-clasß Farm, half-way between Klhlklhi and Te Awamutu, containing 688 acres, with choice applo orchard. Available nnd Fertile Farms, ranging from 1,500 to 10,000 acres, at prices varying with Im ,roveuienu, from£l %& VILLA SITES! VILLA SITES! OEMUERA! T3EMUERA! T3EMUERA! J> EMUERA! OEMUERA 1 AT THE OPERA HOUSE ON -rV7-EDNESDAY, JANUARY 21, NOON. CALL FOR PLANS. THERE IS MONEY IN IT. R. C. GREENWOOD, AUCTIONEER. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 28,|1585, A i Noon. LARGE ALLOTMENT, BRICK STORB (990 years to run), ALBERT St., CITY OF AUCKLAND. R. C. GREENWOOD HAS received instructions from B. J. Mac Loan, Esq., to offer for sale by auc tion, on easy terms, at his Mart, Vulcan Lane, on the above date, THE 999 YEARS' LEASE of all that VALU ABLE CORNER ALLOTMENT, having 61 feet f rontago to ALBERT-STREET, by a depth of 41 feet frontaare to WEST QUEEN-STREET: to gether with tho large and commodious Brick Bailding thereon erected, at present used as a Bonded Store, and capable of being utilised to advantage for a Wholesale Warehouse, Store, Hotel. Turkish Baths, Custom-house, &c, &o. If not sold by auction right out, will bo leased for a term. R (. ''r.ETNWOOn. Auctioneer. * IRIDAY, JANUARY 23, AT NOON, BY ORDER OF THE SCHOOL COMMISSIONERS. AT SIBBIN'S MART. QUEEN-STREET.. 4 VALUABLE ALLOTMENTS AT NORTHCOTE, three minutes' walk from the Wharf, adjoining the residence of G. N. Brossey, Esq.. and opposite Captain Slattery'g new Dwelling-house, being Lota 22, 23,12, and 13.66 ft z 132 ft. each. Nos. 23 and 42 are Corner Allotment*). Will be Leased for 21 years. HALF THE VALUE WILL be GIVEN FOR THE HOUSES AT THE END OF THE LEASE. OEORGE SIBBIN, Auctioneer. FRIDAY, JANUARY 16. DURHAM YARDS. VALUABLE DRAUGHT HORSES. THE PROPERTY OF MR D. FALLON. THE undersigned have received instruc tions from Mr D. Fallon, to sell at the Durham Yards, in consequence of hiß having finished his contract, 9 VALUABLE DRAUGHT HORSES, Consisting of— Clydesdale Mare Fanny, bred by Mr Mur ray, of Piako, 1 years old Brown Mare Neta, by Prince Arthur 7 Geldings, young and good. Tho abovo are a very superior lot, and heavy trials will be given. HUNTER Se NOLAN. DURHAM YARDS. FOR SALE, at the Durham Yards, every Tuesday, at 11 o'olook, HIDES, TALLOW, WOOL, and SKINS HUNTER AND NOLAN TEA/ Unrivalled /ty) - /07 O U R/S/ / n/^ I /CO/ ABOUNDING /O/ - /Jy/ Strength / . AND /HIGH QUALITY.



Ironmongery. . ——— f ■ ■-■ ' '' iel zpo:ect:e:r & 00., WHOLESALE AND RETAIL lEONMONGEES Al-TD lEON MERCHANTS, QUEEN AND HICH-STREETS, AUCKLAND. ENGLISH AND AMERICAN PLATEDWARE. Our Stock of Platedwaro is constantly being replenished by new shipmonts of tho latest designs, are well selected, and as Wedding Presents, &c., cannot be excollcd. B. POETEE & 00. Have for many years made a speciality oi RANGES AND COOKING STOVES Having them mado to their order, thoy can recommend thorn to their friendi, Another shipment of tho favourite Self Setters to arrive by the " Waikato," vow due, A if I^_K .i^^ie^^^"^^^'''''^''! 3|h-l?3s^S^__^^S' iffl Wti'riffll E. POET^ &c 00. Have just unpacked Six Crates of Filters, from the celebrated makes'. Messrs, Oncovin and Doultou, The Rapid Water Filter will purify tho most ofTonsive, stagnant, or other waters with astonishing rapidity. The effect of this Filter upon oven the foulest Water is surprising, and chemical analysia fails to detect the least trace of organic matter in tho water that has once passed through it. It is the bost possible preventive of Cholora, Typhoid Fever, and all other diseases arising from drinking impure wator. No water should bo need for drinking or cooking without being effectually purified; and no house can be thoroughly furnished without a good Filter. hi. jE?C3JR^I7JIB_R oC -CC-}-. Have always a large stock of MANGLES AND WASHING MACHINES LEVER AND SPRING. The Putnam Mangle, cheap, handy, and takes up little room. E. POETEE & CO. Have a large variety of LAWN MOWERS, GARDEN ROLLERS, AND GARDEN TOOLS., E. POETEE «& CO.) Have a large stock of F-A-HnTTS, OILS, -A-IDT-D VAEITISHES. RUBBER PAINT. " ~-J»w MIXED PAINTS. KEROSENE. \^\G *S__!?^^_?\. PITCH. TURPENTINE. MCr KkK COAL TAR. CASTOR OIL. j/f4, ' J^^^^^^^^l '*\ STOCKHOLM TAR, COLZA OIL. I [_\ *ll COTTON WASTE. LINSEED OIL. »« 'J^ftß^^K'- <-"// OAKUM. NEATSFOOT OIL. \f^^^^^^^_^ / / ROPES, %*% _oi>e so isee, *»jt_&Jr SOFT SOAP. Sj&4falfl£r PUTTY. TWINES. PRICES ALL REDUCED. Retail Department: I Wholesale D^partmcivt: QUEEXSTREET. | HIGH STREET, Branch Store: NEWMARKET, WHBRB A LARGE STOCK IS KEPT AND SOLI? AT TOWN PRICES. Auckland* u.%



INSPECT BEFORE. PURCHASING ELSEWHERE / APFLY / M / W GULLIVER, Queen Street. / f / — 7,9/ The best / /C/ / PROPERTY. /Ay / A MARKET /a, 7 / %§£§ l — • //y / ALLOTMENTS, 66 x 132./ //O / / />y' / Terms very easy. MOUNT EDEN DISTRICT./ /V/ / C*y / Title—Land Transfer. / / Roads 66 feet wide. /4v - / Cy / INSPECT BEFORE PURCHASING ELSEWHERE. / / / W. GULLIVER Queen Street. THE WONDEBFUKi / Lateet Improvement* Valuable ApDllcncao. Ton Years' ( Onarantee Patent Aatomatto Wlnaor. Patont Drop-Roller* nriAflfclfl \ Patont Loose-Winding-Wheel. Patent Thread Releaesr. Wer- XrW|f|l] lthelm Uaohlnea kept In Bepalra for three y»a.rn FRKIS 07 ■»■■■■ w VOBABOB Illnetratod Catalogues and Samples of WorSt tr#e HI APUIIITS )*° m~'r*Ji WEBIBa-IM EIV IKG KAC£J ME ACI^CY. mAunintd/ w J# beale, no, q^m™. AUCKLAND.



/IHRIBTMAS TJIRUITB. Cable Address: | Tolophono Exchange: M Eagle," J, Hckiand, j No. 55. JOIIX BUCHANAN, WHOLESALE GROCER, TEA, COFFE, SPICE, and PROVISION MERCHANT, CUSTOMS-STREET, AUCKLAND, Begs to announce that ho has JUST RECEIVED, Ex S.S. COITIC; ma FIKST SHIPMENT OF NEW SEASON'S FRUITS, NEW SEASON'S FRUITS, NEW SEASON'S FRUITS, NEW SEASON'S FRUITS, NEW SEASON'S FKUITS, NEW SEASON'S FRUITS, NEW SEASON'S FRUITS, NEW SEASON'S FRUITS, NEW SEASON'S FRUITS, COMPRISING— MUSCATEL RAISINS BULTANA RAISINS IMPERIAL FRENCH IPLUMS ELEME FIGS CURRANTS TO ARRIVE (oxpectod In a few days) Ex s.s. Kaikooba, BARCELONA NUTB JORDAN ALMONDS SHELL ALMONDS VALENCIA RAISINS SAMPLES ON VIEW AT THK WAREHOUSE. TOHN ■DUCHANAN, CUSTOMS-STREET, AUCKLAND. DEVONPORT LIVERY AND BAIT STABLES. CHANGE 0> PROPRIETORY. I BEG to Intimate that I have disposed Df my Coach and Omnibus Business to Messrs DAVIS BROTHERS, and trust that tho support so generously accorded me In the past will be continued to my successors. Thanking all Satrons for their support, I recommend the lessrs Davis as well qualified to manage and develop tho trade. F. J. QUICK. Auckland, 13th November, 1881. TjAV I~S BROT HERS, COACH PROPRIETORS, DEVONPORT. Beg to announce that having purchased the business lately carried on at North Shore by Mr F. J. Quick, with the Horses and Carriages, they have amalgamated the same with tneir own Business, and aro now carrying it on in all the branches. Omnibuses between Devonport and Lake Takapuna as usual. All kinds of Carriages, Saddle Horses for Ladles or Gentlemen, always ready for Hire. 'Busses, Drags, &0.. Supplied for Plonio Parties. Goods delivered by Drays or Spring Carts, Removals Undertaken, and Cartago Contracts entered into. Davis Brothers hope by close attention to business and moderate charges to secure the public confidence and support. Devonport, 13th November. 1881. T lOHT HARNESS HORSES, SADDLE MJ HORSES, and all kinds of SPRING VEHICLES. Hbei BongM, and Bold, at crows-herb vnfroMi stables *v_i •rm-tkufi



TP E A C 0 C X, • OPTICIAN, MATHEMATICAL AND NAUTICAL INSTRUMENT MAKER, SIiOBTLAND STUKKT. ALWAYS IN STOCK- Spectaclofl and Eye-glasses of overy kind; an accurate fit guaranteed Opera Glasses or superior quality Tolescones, Binocular V iold Glasses and Microscopes, powerful and cheap Thoodolites, Mining Compasses, Drainage Levels Abney Levels, Prismatic Compasses Drawing Instruments, Scales, Parallel Rulers Ships' Logs Sextants, Compasses, Binnacles Barometers. Thermometers. Hydrometers Kloctric Hells. Batteries, and Fittirgß Magnetic and Galvanic Medical Machines Magic Lanterns and Slides, Hand Magnifiers Slereoscopcs and Slides, Grnphoscopes Steam Guagos and Tubing, Sulinometers Amateur Photographic Cameras JUST RECEIVED-Selfregistoring Aneroid Barometers INSTRUMENTS OF EVERY KIND IIErAIBBD, OPPOSITE THK POST-OFFICE. JB. B L A I*K I B, • VIOTOnU-STNKE'i# IMPORTER OF BUILDERS' & EURNKH ING IRONMONGERY DIRECT TROM MANUFACTURERS, Has For Sale, at Low Rates, Carpenters' Tools Nails, Looks, Hinges Kitchen Ranges Register Grates, In groat Variety Marble and Enamelled Slate Mantelpieces (Largest Stock In Auokland) Marble, Electroplate, Curb, and other Fenders Galvanised Iron, Sheet Lead, and Zlno Slate, Cement, and Plaster. INSPECTION INVITED D. E v ' v *• J-gsSSSfea GUNMArCKR, Qukkk'- sirxi.. 'IryW^^ (Opposito tho City M»rk«* '/■,,?"*\ KUTABUBIIWi 1858. ;?A"*PffV Intending Ilnyers should !■_, Xl'~' r v^}iv /snoot the i_aii_k ktouk of : u.,^~^ Breoo.U and M-tiizle-loadlnir \\\____Wm Ours on hand. They will so« SSSfiSSSrjH tl,-0 best valou In Auckland. 3 Waffln*P Every gun thoronghly oxamlo feflatna **' ana* guaranteed before d«U §&§'» Rammorles. Guns, with Slemen. ifeS Patent Stoel Barrels, 13 and 20 gauge | twjj 81) ver'o Patent Antl-recoll BnttPlatasi W_ W«bley's hull Dog and Irish Const* jf/M bnlary Rerolvers, also his New Patent tfi-lk Bolf-extracting Revolver ; Kynoeh'i •X_i3 Patent " Perfoot" Reloading Moudllc ______! Cartridge Cases and Crimpers; Eley't MB Revolver Ammunition and Metallic Cartridge Cases ; Newcastle Chilled Shot | Curtlsa and Harvey and Plgon WUk's and Laurence's Gunpowder; Kloy's Wadding aad Cartridge Cases; Powder Flasks, Shot Pouohes, Same Bags, Gun Cases, Cartridge Belts, Gun 011, Tow for Gun Gleaning, Forrot Muusles and Bells, Saloon Rifles, Air Cnnes, Broech-loadina Implements, Fishing Taokle, Cutlery, Flra irorks. REPAIRS, including Brown'ng and Re rtocltlng, speolally attended to, and utlsfaottoa ruaranteod. n ttvttt — ■" !_/, s_ y xj. x, QxnntAxmn & Inromcn. •At. Qu_» * QUICK'S STABLES, ALBERT-STREET. MR F. QUICK begs to return his Sincere Thanks for tho Liberal Patronage received whilo carrying on the Business known as "Quick's Livery and Bait Stables," Albert street, and trusts that MESSRS JAMES DIG NAN & CO., the gentlemen to whom he has relinquished the same, will bo accorded Support In an equally liberal manner. Patrons can rely upon being treated civilly and fairly by his suc cessors, under whose proprietary he feels sure the hostelry will become the favourite of Auck land. J. J. DIGNAN] [T. FOLEY] [P. LUNDON MESSRS JAMES DIGNAN & CO. having purchased Mr F.Quick's Business, hope to merit the patronago so generously bestowed on their late and popular predecessor. For Iliro—Han som Cabs, Opon and Closo Carriages. Buggies of every description, YVnggonottes, Breaks and Omnibnsos, Ladies' and Gentlemen's Saddle Horses, Privato Carriages with Livery, Hcarsos and Mourning Coaches. Ordors by Post, Tele graph, or Tolophono (No. 121) roceive caroful attention. Tho Stables provida unsurpassed accommodation for Horses, &o. Night attend ance. Charges moderate. ——. , , _ MANCHESTER FIRE ASSURANCE COMPANY, E6TAHLISHED 1821. CHIEF OFFICES: 98, King-street, Manchester. 80, Choapßide, London. Agents for New Zealand : Messrs W. MCARTHUR & CO., AUCKLAND. The undersigned iB prepared to accept Risks at lowest current ratos. All losses promptly settled in the colony. FREDERICK NUTTER, Genera) Manager, 35, Insurance Buildings. Auckland. Tl/TAPS, BOOKS, ATLASES. EDGAR WILKINSON, Map & Bookseller, 1, Exchango Chambers, Queen-street (Entrance in Durham-street), Invites everyone to call and sco his seloction of abovo. Books of Travel, Popular Novels, Children's Books, Albums, Purses, Ladies' Companions, &c. FOR SALE, a really good Dairy Farm 160 aores good land, well-fonced, good grass, and plenty fresh water all ttie year round, comfortablo dwolling-houso, and numerous out buildings; all In good ordor; J-mil i from rail way station, 15 miles from town, and will be sola oheao,— Apply to John Soppet, Land Agant, Mo. 8, Qtrein-atre



Boots and Shoes* pREAT SA|LE on £7,000 WORTH OK BOOTS AND SHOES! AT COST PRICE, FOR CASH ONLY I FOR ONE MONTH ! TT7ILLISON, being largely over m .Pi stocked with Boots aud Shoe 9of all kinds, ex Glc.nmore, s.s. Ruapohu, ands.a. | Doric, etc.. will Sell Off the whole Stock for ono month, at Cost Price, for Cask only. As this iB a genuine sale, the public will do well to come and boo lor themselves. Must bo sold to mako room for largo ship monta of Boots to arrive. A few prices as follows:— B d Children's Elastic Hoots, worth Is .. .. 2 0 Ladies' Prunella Boots, worth 10sOd ..7 6 ])o. do do. worth 8s Cd .. (j 0 Do. Kid Elastic do. worth 9a .. .. (i 0 Do. do. do. worth Us Cd .. 8 0 Do. Kid Button do. worth 15b.. .. 10 6 Do. House Hoots worth Is Od ..3 0 ])o. do. worth Cs Od ..16 Do. Evening Shoos worth 8s Gd ..5 0 SPECIAL CIIKAP LINKS OF LADIES' KID ELASTIC BOOTS, SIZE 5. ALL OTHER GOODS EQUALLY CHEAP. THOMAS ELLISON, BOOTMAKER AND IMPORTER, Xjrr OMAN'S WRIEND, WOMAN'S FRIEND. -VV7- OMAN'S TfIRIEND. MRS DR. STUART'S FAMOUS FAMOUS 17 EMA L E T) EMED IE S. .EM ALE IiEMEDIES. CURE BErn WKAKNESP. IKItKGULAR'TY. LANG UUK. A Nil 'I UK DKI'RKSSIONS PECU LIAR TO FEMALE EXPERIENCE. MRS DR STUART Ilaa for years devoted especial attention to the disorders common te her sex, and In her Reme dies ladicj have the grcaiost boon ever intro duced to public notice. Many years' experience In the largest feni-lu practice in tho metropolis, comprising every me, temperament, and com plaint, has afforded nmple opportunity tor the moat thorough trial of tho Medicines reputed to be of vuluo. and the Remedies now Introduced lo the ladies of Auckland have won tho highest estc-sm and praises from innumerable mothers and laughters restored to strength, regularity, and all the hlessing3 of sound health. MRS dr7"stuart's LADIES' TONIC, 3s ahb 4s 6d Per Bottle. This Is essentially a Female Tonic. It con tains tho elements requisito for tho peculiar constitution of woman. Whatever of value there may be in the legion of quncksand nos truma imposed upon a too-generoua and con fiding public for ihe strongor box, they have proved themselves to bo utterly valueless for female use. For 10-s of appetite, colour and spirlla. palpitation of the heart, unfitness for exercise or work, this Tonic is the surest, mildet-t, and most agreeable strength-giver ever brought before suffering women. MRS DRTsTUART'S LADIES' CALENDAR PILLS, 2s Gn and Is Cd Per Box. The value of these Pills for periodical use ennnot woll be over estimated. They are prompt and certain in their action. They pre vent Buffering, discomfort, and anxiety, and are truly the Females' Friend. MRS DITsTUART'S LADIES' APERIENT PILLS, Is Gd Per Box*. These Pills aro highly recommended for In digestion. Headache, Biltouencsa, Liver Com plaints (tho latter are frequently tho causo of irregularity), Giddiness, Constipation, and especially in conjunction with the Calendar Hills, with which it is suggested (for reasous fully explained in circulars accompanying Medicines) they should be obtained. All who havo used these Remedies testify to tho kindliness nnd regularity of the monthly siokness. In many cases of paleness, debility, and loss of appetite of months duration, causing tho gravest fears of consumption, the judicious uso of the Pills and Tonic bos restored the bloom of health, strength, and enjoyment of food. The attention of lady principals, matrons of public and private institutions, mothers, mil liners, dressmakers, shop-girls, domestic ser vants, factory girls, and all engaged in seden tary occupations or closely confined situations, is call'id to the unequalled Tonic and corrective virtues of these famous Remedies. Circulars, with foil directions and valnable hlnta from Mrs Dr. StuaH. accompany each bottlo and box of the Remedies. Ladies, see advertisement in tho " Herald." Prepared for tho proprietor— \V. G. THOKNTON, Esq., At tiik Laboratory, New Park Road, London, England. sole wholesale and retail agents _fob auckland, n.z.— MR S. GILBERT, Chemist, (Next to Lennox's, Stationer), QUEEN-STREET ; MR T. A. CRAWFORD, Chemist, NEWTON. To be had of all respectable Chemists and Druggists. AVOMAN 7S FRIEND. ROSY CHEEKS, APPKTITR, and VIGOUR OUS HEALTH. MRS DR. STUART'S FAMOUS FEMALE TONIC. READ READ. "1/T R P. F. M. BURROWS Architect and Building Surveyor, Over Goodson's. AUCKLAND. HAVING disposed of my coach business at North Shoro, I havo a few very Superior Horses loft for Sale.—Apply to F. J. Quiok, Dovonport, North Shore. TS. M E A D, • BUTCHER CITY MARKET, In thankingthopubliofortlieliberal patronage bestowed on him during the past 18 months, begs to announce that ho has entered into gartnorship with Mr R. Fowler, and that the usiness will in future be carried on under the name of Mead and Fowler. He takes the opportunity of assuring his numerous patrons and tho publio gonerally that no efforts will bo spared by the new firm to merit a continuance of thoir patronage. Tho working expenses boing much lower than other houses in the trade, our prices aro such as will defy competition. /GOVERNMENT LIFE INSURANCE. Hbad Offick: PROVINCIAL BUILDINGS, Wellington. ihk only nbw zealand life offioi. GOVERNMENT SECURITY, MUTUAL INSURANCE, LOWEST PREMIUMS. The Ordinary Branch offers an Insurance of £1,200 at the premium charged else where for £1,000, equivalent to AN IMMEDIATE BONUS OF £200 In addition to Full Participation in Pronto. WORKMAN'S INSURANCB Specially provided for In the INDUSTRIAL BRANCH, Policies Issued from £5 Upwards, wrra •». PARTICIPATION IN PROFITS. JN) PREMIUMS PAYAJLE WEEKLY, For which a Collector will call. SPECIAL TABLES" FOR CHILDREN. Policies of £20 and upwards, after Three Yearß, can be surrendered for Cash, or lor • Free Polloy. LIBERAL regulations, NOT_K.-The Government not only brlngi Insurance within the reach of nearly every man, woman, and child in the community, but pro vides tho dsscription of policy and mode of pay ment best suited to the requirements of eaoh. D. M. LUCKtE. Commissioner. TG I F F O R D • would tako this opportunity to return his Bincere thanks to tho Public of Pontonby for tho patronage enjoyed sinco commencing busi ness, and hopea, by pursuing the same<;oui_c as hitherto, to still merit a share of their esteemed avours. Every Garment finished in an artistic and workmanliko manner. T. GIFFORD, TAILOR, &c„ Jer*"'.*" p«at>, Ponsonby,