PUBLIC MEETING AT TE AROHA.

A i,ARfiK nntl important meeting was held in tho Public Hall, Tc Arolm, on Saturday night, Mr John (iil)bon.s in the chair. Tho following roaulutiuna woro pussud unani mously :—l. Tho answors to tho qucs tons referred by the public meeting hold at Waiorongomai to the Piako County Council being most unsatis factory, it is the opinion of this meet ing that a public inquiry is absolutely necessary." The answers referred to above were given by Mr J, C, Firth lit lout county meeting, Htating thnt trestle work j connecting county tramway with tho buttery was constructed by county money, No. Si resolution, " That our meinbor, Mr J. B. Whyto, bo requested to forthwith de mand from tho (iovermnont a Commission of Inquiry into tho whole mattor of the Waiorongomai tramway, tho cost of forma tion, expenditure of county funds, and gen eral matters in relation thereto." :>. " That a deputation composed of Messrs Montague, Munro, and Ferguson be appointed to wuit on the Warden with tho View of opposing protection being granted for Colonist Gold Mine, as sought by the directors." It was stated that some present at tho meeting had offered to take the mine on tribute, and pay 10 por cent.[on all gold won averaging under lioz. per ton, and lf> por cent, on all gold over \lw.. to tho ton, but tho oiler was declined. A sixpenny call was made at tho same time, which simply meant causing shareholders to forfeit their shares. Sonic very strong speeches adverse to tho Battory Company properties were made A committee of twelvo was appointed to make all necessary inquiries re pro posed investigation referred to. A com mittee was also appointed to wait upon Mr Larnach, who is expected hero to gether with Messrs Cad man and Whyto,; M.H.R.'s. There is an intenso tooling here s that tho district contains highly payable mines, but is being starvod out.

SPORTING NEWS.

Tho D'inodin Autumn Meeting.

Dunkdix, Tuosday. Tiik rain cleared oil'a bit this morning, and some good work was done at the Foibury. Nelson went once round, the first one in company with Tiger Tim, and tho second with Slonoyhurst July and Wapiti were not working, but Sou' wogterdid a good gallop over two miles, Leon und tho Waiti colt accompanying him for different parts of tho journoy. Vanguard wont twice round with Conundrum and Ravens wood, and iiuinlied fast with Spado (ciiincn. Adamant was sent two milos fast. Lady Emma and Lady Evelyn did steady work, whilo Taiaroa and Captain Webster did two miles at a strong pneo. Tasnian and Trenton were font two miles at a good pace, and ltubinaamiloand n-lmlf at half speed. Minerva had three | rounds and Tho Poet similar work, both going well. Tho following acccpUncoa were received lact night for the Huwke's Bay Jockoy Club's Autumn Meeting :— Napiku Haxdicapoi (JOOjovb. One and throe qunrtir mllea,—Leonora, 831 71b; Tißredia. "st 121b : Fusilier. 7at Bib; V K ly Buck. 7st 51b; Fore runner. 7st olo: Libeller, 7st Jib; Pearl, 7st; Billy, list 131b; Pnsliu. Oat 121b ; Laird, Gst 121b; Clogx, Bat 51b; MaiiKohane, tist. lUII.WAV STAKBS Handicap of luOsovs. Threu-qunrtorn o( iv milo. — Ascot, Bst 31b; Tigrediu, Bst 211); Fusilier, 7et 31b; Ugly Buck, 7st 811); Forerunner. 7st 81b; Pearl, 7st (ilb; Hilly, 7st 51b; Taleboftrer, 7st 41b; Slnvo, 7st lib; Christina, 7st 'Jib; Pusha, 7et; Clo^s, Gst tilb; timedmch. Oat 51b : Waowaetlka, Oat lib. Handicap Hi'udlkh of SOaova.—Macaroni, llfit 81b ; Pustimo, lOst 21b; Denbigh, lOat 41b; Messenger, [lot; Hurricane, list; Fuugh-a- Hullagh, flst.

Mei.doitrnk, Tuesday. jTho rncchorso Lo Grand, owned by Mr D. S. Wallace, has broken down, and it is un likely he will ever run again.

KAWHIA REGATTA.

Tins event took place on Friday, the 21st February, during excellont weather, and in tho presence of a largo number cf spec tators, Maoris and European*. The several events on the programino wero well con tested, and a highly-puccessful regatta was gone through with honour and applause, Tho e.B. Hannah Mokau, which put in an appearance in the early morning, acted as ilugship, and was gaily decked with bunt ing in honour of the ovent. Tho members of tho dusky race congregated from far nnd noar, and there was a good sprinkling of palefacos, amongst whom we noticed Captains Taylor and Morrison, of the Constabulary ; Mr C. 11. Johnson, of Hamilton, who drove a horae and buggy through from Alexandra to Kawhia, a feat involving no little dexterity, skill, and peril; Mr Bregmen, of Raglan, also drove a light spring cart along the Aotca beach to Kawhia to witness the sports. These woro two great oquestrian triumphs. Mr. 0. S. S. Goorgo, of Auckland, Captains McCarthy and Windsor, and Mr C. A. E. Abbott, of Auckland, also gracod tho pro ceedings by their presence. The Amateur Band of tho Constabulary enlivened tho meeting by playing a variety of selections. A dazzling sun eet off to advantage the gorgoouß costumes of the natives, Every conceivable variety of colour ap peared to bo represented, and where clothes wore not to bo had, paint served insto&d. The harbour is of a capacious extent, and affords a fine field as a- practice ground. It is doubtless this fact which uncounted for the excellent rowing which took place. The native races formed tho pieces rfc resistance, and afforded considerable divert sion. Tho first of these was a oano? iiurdlo race, a kind of aquatic steeple chase. The hurdles are formed by driving two posts into tho ground at low tide ; a cross-bar is rested on tho poles, and shows up above tho water about nine inches at high tide. The Mnorie9 have to shoot their canoes over tho various hurdles along the course. The, skill and dexterity with which this is done is admirable. Before crossing tho obstaclo tho Maoris jump into tho stern of the canoe, and so raiso tho bow; they as quickly transfer themselves to the bow, and thus the hurdle is cloared. There wore many collisions n this raco, and not a fow wero upset. Tho fun was fust and furious during the whole q\ the contest, and laughter reigned suproin.o. J. Jerfraps tho most imposing spectacle of thoijay was tho race in the war canoes, .which were manned by about twenty - fivo men oacli, sparpflfy clad but in full war paint. ThJB was a grand spoctiic'o, and is every year becoming more rnro, and will soon, like the nrw, sink into oblivion. Tho victorious crew were welcomed with a "haka" by the women of their tribe. Amongst the by-play may be mentioned the game of picking up eixpencos with tho tet>th from tubs of water by the Maori women, and the boys trying to catch apples stooped in treacle in their mouths, This caused considerable fun. The proceedings wero brought tfl a pupcessful close by a dance in the library. Thus finished a red letter day in the annals of Kavhia, thanks to the efforts of Major Tuke and the Regatta Committee. ,' On the Saturday the s.s. Hannah Mokau made an excursion to Gannot Island, which

is situated N.W.'from Albatross Point, and is flbout sixteen miles from Kawhia. It is a kind of terra incognita, and is only about three acres in extent. It consists of a rock rising on the north side to 70 feet in height, but tapering down to the southward to the water's edf_'c. Tho excursionists were enabled to lapd owing to the tine weather. The shores of tho island were covered with gannotf, which seeded innumerable, and woro very tame ; each wan jnight have knocked over hundreds of those stupid birds, si.ich were as thick aa hops and as tame as ordinary poultry. One of the Maori anglers caught a hapuka weighing upwards of 50 pounds. After a pleasant day's excursion Kawhia was reached at 6 p. m, — (Correspondent.)

On Friday the important subject of inter colonial reciprocity wasdisousseibyDunedin Chamber of Commerce. It was introduced by Mr Gillies in the following motion :— " That the Government of Now Zealand be respectfully urged to take such steps as it may deem necessary for extending to this colony the provisional agreement entered into by the representatives of Victoria and Tasmania for establishing a reciprocity of trade between those colonies by which natural products and articles ot purely colonial manufacture be admitted into either colony free from Customs duty." Hon. T. Dick was afraid New Zealand would be overmatched if she tried to make a bargain with Victoria at the present time unless they could get New South Waleß and South Australia along with her. It v;as eventually decided, to adjourn the dis cussion for a mpptb,

THE PRESRYTERIAN ASSEMBLY.

[r,Y Tl-XKOKAI'II—OWN COUBESPONDKN'T.] CnuTKTCmmuir, this day. The Assembly Conference yesterday morn ing amicably Hottlod St. Andrew's session dillicully, which was only as to the modo of administering the Presbytery's functions. All parties were satisfied. The Assembly had their attention directed to some excep tional cases of raising of money for church purposes by tacking on a dance to tho end of soirees and other entertainments. Tiiey expressed strong disapproval, and recommended ministere and congregations to discountenance and discourage such. Several minor matters were settled. Tho next Assembly was appointed to meet at Auckland in February, 188(5. The Moderator addressed and ended the largest Assembly yet held, which has shown much harmony and much evidence of progress and prosperity.

MINING NEWS.

(BY TKIiKdKArjI.—OWN COKKIiSI'ONDENT.) "

Thajiks, this day. Dauut.v.— The crushing of 33 loads general stuff lias been finished for the return of 28.;.'0z3 retorted gold. Tho winze below 2:iofi level is the only work now in progress. Waiotahi —The crushing is shaping for a return littlo if anything inferior to the excellent ono obtained last month. MoA.vATAiAiti Extended.—A leader six inches thick has been intersected in the northern crosscut, buttheer.closingcountry is not favourable for gold.

COROMANDEL.

Tokatka.—Tho drive is now about 16 feet into the solid country. Small stringers and veins of mineral are running through the ground in ell directions, with a strong flow of water. The country the contractors are now driving in is promising reef ground, but the reef has not yet been met with, i.<ovAL Oak.—The mine manager reports a change for the better in the past week's driving of the Oak main level. The reef has made smaller with the advance of the drive, and the appearance of tho quartz improved, but no gold was seen in the breaking down.

GOLDMINING IN QUEENSLAND.

An old Aucklander at present in Gympie, Queensland, sends us the following notes regarding that El Dorado :—Gympie, which is 00 miles inland from Maryborough, was oponed in 1567, and the total yield of gold to August, 1884, was 031,080 ounces. The dividends for tho eight months to August, ISS4, are £180,862 3a 4d. Soren companies out of tho 150 in tho district are paying dividends. There are from 1,000 to 1,200 miners on the Held,and 200 head of stamps, including ono public mill of G5 stamps. Tho cost of crushing is from 7s 6d to 10s per ton, and tho average value of the gold £l> 10s por ounce. The coat of hardwood lircwood is £1 por cord ; hardwaod props, (any size), .'id to 4d per foot; claw, .€3 per 100; sawn hardwood timber, 14s per 100 feot. , All the principal miners belong to the Stock Exchange(which numbers 160 members), and do their own broking. The membership fee is £3 Ss; fee for placing Company, £5 5s ; salary of secretaries to companies, 10s to 15s per week. The deepest mine is the United Smithfield, 780 feet. The Phtenix No. 1 North employ 120 men and 30 stamps. Tho monthly expenses are £1,600. 50 tons per day are crushed, the stuff averaging one ounce per ton. Seven pennyweights will pay dividends. Tailings are worth 10 grains. Only one mino is working three shifts. Wages, £2 10s per week—£3 for sinking. The Phwnix prospectors uee tho electric light in their claim, haro their battery, assay, smelting and laboratory es tablishmciits,alsoabranchof theQueenuland National Bank, all on the mino. . . I have seen simple cases of mining swindling here that a boy of twelve at liie Thames would have laughed at. . . The Mount Morgan mine, containing over 700 acres, is a valuable property. The original owners, the Morgans, were bought out for £95,000, and are reckoned to have made altogether, includingdividends, £140,000. Theinterest would now bo worth twice that amount if tho concern were placed in a public com pany. The Thames would go wild did they possess such a mining property. The last sales were at the rate of about £1,000,000 for the mine, and the figure I consider moderate. The 25 head of stamps owned by the Company crush 2SO tons per week. Half of the stuff is worth 4 ouncos per ton, with about as much left in the tailings. The chlorination process for healing the tailings was tried, but iailed.and Wheeler's pans are now being used.

CORRESPONDENCE.

Tramway Tlmo-Table,

(To the Editor.)

Sir,—l am very loth to find any fault with tho working of tho tram-cars, but certainly the directors are not treating Newton resi dents fairly. According to their adver tised time-table, cars should arrive at and leave tho Newton Post-office every quarter of an hour at stated times, but I challenge anyone to prove that a single car, during any ono day, either arrives at or leaves tha Post-office at the advertised time ; so prac tically they are useless to us. Igo every day expecting to meet at the proper time the 12.40 car, but I gsnerally nnd it about a quarter of a mile ahead of me, or else it has not turned the corner of Ponsonby Road. I contend that, according to their time table, not a Bingje car has any right to loave tho Postofilce until the time is up \ but, as it is at present, we have to take our chance of catching a car anywhere along Karanguhape Road. Let the Company abolish tho station at the Post-office, and then we shall know what to do, and not be fooled every day, as at present.—l am, &c., Constant Traveller or Tkam-Car.

Dangers at Kaipara.

(To tho Editor.)

Sir, —I was very much surprised to read in tho Wairoa paper of the 31st January that Captain McDonald was trying to excuse his awkwardness in bringing my vessel, the Louise, into Kaipara Harbour in tho manner ho did. After getting a good deal ot in formation from competent persons residing in the district, and Rev. Mr Gittos, who visited tho signal station on February 9th, and who declares that in his opinion the bar_ has undorgono very little change during tho last sixteen years, I also have bepn at tho signal station to examine the olia.nnol, and I must here state that Captain McDonald did not bring my vessel in the channel, but a long way to the southward of it; therefore it is useless of him trying to excuse his ignorance by stating what is entirely false about the en trance to Kaipara. I write this as a caution to strangers coming to Kaipara, and I advise my brother shipmates, who, like me, come to this place for the first time, to take care and address themselves to the authori ties of the place.—Yours, &c, Captain Lemoixe, French schooner.

Parnell Borough Council.

(To the Editor.) Sir,—Might I observe that it must be ap parent to most people in Parnell that it is qiute_ tuna the present Council was ex tinguished, and merged into tho city. T hen we might get a decent water supply, a road round the foreshore (a desirable walk for all cozens), and tho rates not muddled away by monof small local Ideas. I might in stance the Judge's Bay district, wlfero no Councillor resides, and it is quite impossible to get even a footpath made. Yet the Coun cil think nothing of cutting up this pretty bay, and granting it to whomsoever they like, and as v consequence it will soon be unsafe for a woman to 2 o out of doors be lore dusk. Sometimes, even now, the air <vt night is rendered hideous by the yells of the larrikins, who evidently enjoy the con naonce of our borough magnates. How over, go thy way?, O ! most sapient Coun cillors, but verily I say unto thee, "Thou shall become like unto an o Y ,-l in th,e desert and f> pe}ioan in tha wilderness."—l am' &c, Pabnellite.

British and American Engineers.

(To the Editor.) Sin,-Sir Julius Vogol, in hie speech tlio other ev CnJng> stated that "by an iron axle fa.hng to the ground and breaking win c being unshipped, we were saved from Bending forth death and destruction ono« fm Wr yS & ? S'- ng rotten axles «°nt out con% w^'" S alB0 ' th^t locomotives could not be made aa satisfactorily i n Mt Editor, hke many other people you lilt mif°f yT leadin 8 articles you rtata

finest locomotives in the worldar«m turod near tho birth-place of tiTT K%' ongino in Scotland, and that tho Am •Ol engines aro being beaten fa »■?» ness, in excellence, and in pr [ ce >, Spit sir, uh you gentlemen of the ' can got information about thin™ '**' muro readily than the ordinary """* and Jilts, such as your correspondent "^ you find out tho namos of Umfirn,1 r^ produced tho rotten axta?^."** could not make the locomotive. ' quired V May the rotten axlea nnt i accounted for by giving the contZ 7 those who gave the largest dUcooS »„ the representative ordering 1 Ameri close their ports to New Zealand ptodn ♦" Great Britain provides the funds fW loans, and it is a shame to those in «_?' that they patroniee those who clo*^ ports to w, and neglect those who am * best customers, *on '

Hop Bitters are the purest and Best Bitters Ever Mode.

They aro compounded from Hom.'.«. u Buchu, Mandrake, and Dandelion-tla oM best, and most valuable medicines hi tin and contain all the best and most curatlt^ pertieu of all other remedies, beine thn o!*?* Rlood Purifier, Liver Regulator, 1$ $*«« Health HestorW Agent 5n earth »oT Ud or ill-health can poasiaiy long exist wlotah!'* Hitters aro used, so varied and perfect «»CT operations. *"™«taretj,,|, They give new life and vlgosr to tho m ,y inflnn. To all who3o omplennantar*^ irregularity of thr bowels or uriuarr oro.?'* who rcquiro an Appetiser, Tonio uRS Stimulant. Hop Bitters aro invaluable Ui^ highly curative, tomj and stimulating iIJT* Intoxicating. »' VKiW No matter what your feelings or «*!»„£_ aro, what the dlsotse or ailmlnt kffi^ Bitters. Don't wait until you aro ti&\M you only feel bad c- miserable, use Bon Rim " at once. It may save your life, HundreflikT" been saved by so doing. £500 w m {rj! }«! case they will not cure or help ■ w*'wi Do not suffer or let your friends mft, ill use and ttrge them to use Hop Bitters. ' "' Uemember, Hop Bitters is no vile Tin^i, drunken nostrum, but the PuresraiSrßS Medicine ever made; tho "InvaliflViiu^! and Hope," and no p»rson or family shortM without them. Try tha Bitters ttXvaS at Chemist*1 or Druggists'. wyt^' W

Very little intelligence h allowed told out about the progress of tbe Nile aM tion, but we are informed on exoffi authority that the sick, who aW*2 numerous than is generally admitted, m well supplied with comforts and m«S*! all along the line, and there are not lllij. to be any of the complaints and rearbnhZ tions which followed the Tel-d-Kebit afc paign. The medical requirements are not being sent up the Nile by the post-boat n as to reach their destination at the earlisii possible moment. A Hying camel l^j hospital has been organised by Surmoj, Major Marky to accompany the camel Wftfi. and a camel boarer company, consislingoisi men from the medical Staff Corps, TOnatita, and 200 camels, has been formed under tha charge of throo medical offi«ere, ;Mto while, considering the admirable viikt supply enjoyed by the troops, we tfo ijofrf and surprised to hear that thereutftgtibd deal of sickness. Diarrhoea and dysentery are very prevalent, and there have bpS several deaths from typhoid at o com. paratively early stage of the ■ duiie^ "Medical Times," "'■ 'v The Premier of Victoria lately.'' cajdU upon Mr Haytor, the Government Statiit, to furnish an approximate return. dij», ing what will be the probable popidatlm of the Australian colonies in 100 jcia from date. Mr Service in a note oa the subject, says, "Inthirtyyears.withonlytlij ordinary increase, we shall be a nation o! 10,000,000; in fifty years of 20,000,000. But no doubt the rato of increase will be ww growing. These figures cannot fail to un> press on the minds of European stuteraa that Australia must be considered in deal. ing with the islands of the Pacific," Hi Haytor, in preparing the following figar^ based them upon the same rate oj increase in population as actually oc. curred between IS7I and 1881. Atthejrf of 1884 the population of the colonies stood at 3,247,364, and at the end oflß94it*ffl, it is estimated, reach 4,611,258; in IJOJ, G,547,956; in 1914, 9,298,140; in MM, 13,203.359; in 1934, 18,748,770; ialtk 26,623,253; in 1954, 37,805,019; in M 53,683,127; in 1974, 76,230,040; aid li| 1984, 108,246,657. "BOUGH ON CORNS."-A* hi w«Drt"W« OoniB." Quick relief, compute, permanent eon. Com, tut* : bonJoDi. K , mcUlonil p roM e r *o«,Afmh.Aidi«l; I

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Auctions. TO-MORROW, CLIPPER BARQUE GAZELLE. E. & A. ISAACS HAVE received instructions from THE HOX THE COMMISSIONER OF TRADE CUSTOMS. WELLINGTON, to snll by public iiu'tion, at their Stores, Queen-st., on Thursday, February 28, at 12o'clock, THE CUPPER BARQUE GAZELLE, Aa sho now lies in Auckland Harbour. Included in her Inventory are-Sails, Iloati, Annhorn, Chain, Sidelights. Compasses, Baro meters, Cabin Furniture. Medicine Chest. Flairs. Hpnro Mocks. Life Buoys. Buckets. Ship Chandlery, Stovo nnd Codking Utensils, Crockory, Cutlery, &c, &c. Also. THE RIGHT TO LIFT AN ANCHOR now in tho Harbour (spot to be. indicated by Tide Surveyor), and Spare Stores. Tobacco. Ciirara, Tanks, Coal Buckets and Shovels, Rllles, &o, Intemlinff purchases nan inspect tho vessel on application to tin- Tido Surveyor, and on February £3,21. nnd 23. Tho Customs Launch will le.ivn fho Queen-street WharCat 12 o'clock noon for tlie Gazelle. For further particulars apply to E. & A. ISAACS. Merchants nnd Auctionoors TO-MORROW. CUSTOMS STEAM LAUNCH. E. & A. ISAACS STAVE reccivod instructions from the L Hon. tlio Commissioner of Trado and tnms. Wellington, to sell by auction, nt their Hiiro* <}unon-stroot, on Thursday, February 20, at 12 o'clock, THE CUSTOMS STEAM LAUNCH, as she now lies in Auckland Harbour. Tho Launch Is now alongside tho Queon-stroot Wharf, near the Watermen's Steps. For further particulars apply to E. & A. ISAACS, Auctioneers, TOMORROW, NOON. CIfTY FREEHOLD PROPERTY, WELLESLEf-STREET. R. ARTHUR HAS received instructions from Mr John I.eokioto sell by public auction s Estato. Jjind, and House Sale Room, Arthnr'H Mart. Qneen-atreot, on Thursday, 26th, nt 12 o'clock noon— H!9 FINK PROPERTY, situated In Wei lnaley-Btroet W'eji, near to that suporior business centre known as " Billington a Corner," a junction of four streets, near tho Tramway liino. Dock, Timber, and Ship-building Factories. A large amount of mone^ is now being spent in the immediate neighbour hood in reclamation and making of street. The property is subdivided into Four good Urge fi.iitdijjg Sites. Plans can be seen at tho door of the Mart TO-MORROW, NOON. ROCKY NOOK, MOUNT ROSKILL. FINE FREEHOLD ALLOTMENTS. TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION. B. ARTHUR HAS been favoured with instructions to sell by auction at his Kstate, Land, and J louse Sale-rooms, Arthur's Mart, on Thursday noxr, at 12 o'clock noon, TWO FINE CORNER ALLOTMENTS. Doing Nos. 118 and 149 of Rocky Nook Estate, having frontage to Mount Rosklll Road and George street, near the Chain Bar. Two Allotments, Nob. 110 and 117, fronting Georgo street, but a short distance from tho others. Fino healthy position, volcanic soil, good view, fast rising district, buses pass fre quently. T O-M O R R O W, At 2 o'clock p.m. TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION. FIRST-CLASS AMERICAN HOP BEER BUSINESS WITH PLANT, AND IN TEREST IN LEASE AT LOW RENT. R. ARTHUR HAS boon favoured with instructions from Mr Chas. Beaumont, to sell by Pub lic Auction at his premises, Wellington Lane, Hobson-street. on Thursday next at two o'clock p.m. HIS INTEREST IN A FIRST-CLASS HOP BISKK BUSINESS with all nocessary Plant for oarrying it on, with Receipt and full informa tion and instructions, &c.. Spring Cart, Harness, Hopß, Sugar, Bottles, &c. Also, Th« Interest In Lease of the Promises jtont low. Terms Cash. B. O. OABK.] [B. D. TONKS. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27, At 12 o'clock. CARRIAGES, BUGGIES, WAGGONS, SINGLE AND DOUBLE HARNESS. WHIPS. WHIPS. WHIPS. B. TONKS~& CO. WILL sell on the above date, at 12 o'clock. 12 Carriages, Buggies and Waggons 25 Sets Hinglo and Double Harness 200 Driving Whips. B. 0. OAKTt] (B. O, ZONKS WEDNESDAY, MAROH 4, At Twelve o'clock. qT. TTELIER'S! QJT. TTELIER'S ! WK HAVE RECEIVED INSTRUCTIONS TO SELL ON THE ABOVE DATE, THIS -TTERY XfALUABLE TESTATE, COMMANDNQ SOME OF THE FINEST POSITIONS FOR RESIDENCES ANYWIIEEEE ABOUT THE SUITOBBS OF AUOK- I.AND. MAGNIFICENT SUBURBAN SITES. PINE RESIDENCE SITES. FOR POSITIVE SALE. FOR POSITIVE SALE. STEAMER LEAVES FOR THE ST. HELIBR'S WHARF DAILY Plans ready on Thursday, the 19th inst. B. TONES 4 CO,, Auctioneers, DURHAM YARDS, ' T7IOR SALE), at the Durham Yarda, J? every Tuesday, at 11 o'clock, HIDES, TALLOW, WOOL, and SKINS |I,L WmMB. AND HOiAlTj



FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27. THE HAYMARKET. TIIOR SALE, nt the Ilaymorkot, on Fri- I 1 day next, I'obruiiry -7, ISSS, c.xUreti, from Waltarui 11 IJOOH YOl'Nli lIOIU-KS, consisting of— 1 Actlro llnrura, miltnblo for Couch S Medium DnuightH 5 Light Harness Uorseß anil Hacks. ALFRED BUCKLAND. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27. THE IIAYMARKET. ■J7WR SALE, at tho Haymarkot, on JD Friday next. Feb. 27, at 1-' o'clock, RIFLHMAN. by Musket, I years old Also, 2 DRAUGHT HORSKS, 3 DRAYS, AND HAKNKSS, from !ho THAMES ALFRED IHK'KLAND, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27. THE HAYMARKET. "1710 tt SALE, ;it. iho llaymarkot, on .BJ Friday next, Fob. '-'7, 2 FARM WAGGONS, made by the Bay of Islands Waggon and Carriage Company. ALFRED AUCKLAND. nOUNTKY CATTLE SALE?. Papakura—Wednesday, Fob. 25 Otalmhu-Mr John's Residonco, Saturday, Fob. 2S Pukokohe—Monday, March 2 Wafciku—Saturday, March 7 ALFRED BUCKLAND. . SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 2S. IMPORTANT SALE OF FARM STOCK. FOR SALE, at tho rosidonco of Mr John Johns. Orahuhu (who is leaving tho farm). on Saturday, February 28, at 12 o'clock, THE WHOLE OF HIS STOCK as follows: — 20 Quiet Cows in milk 20 Good Cowsforwara in calf BO Head Mixod Cattlo 10 Half-bred Alderneys Tho Prize Filly at the lato Show 10 Working Horaes 10 Colls and Hacks 3 Farm Mares (foals nt foot) 2 Riding Maros, in foal to Hippocampi! with fouls at foot to Hippocampus 0 Timor l'onios 50 Kwcg in lamb 2 Pigs 100 Fowls J)onbln-shaft Waggon, Tip Drays, JIuRKy. Spring Cart, 2 Doublo funow I'loiiklih, a Sinijlefurrow I'lourli, Mmilcl Plourli, 2 Horse HaymkeH, Challouttor. t sets Harrnwu. Dink Harrow, Chain Harrow, Or-iober Roller, Mowing Machlnu, Harness, nnd Kundrlea ISO sacks Oats 2 sUieks .Straw 3 stacks Hay fcta&k Oaten Shoavas Luncheon provided. ALFRED BUCKLAND. TjiOß PRIVATE SALE 150 TV7O-TOOTH KWKS. of good quality SHROPSHIRE DOWN, OXFORD DOWN. SOUTH DOWN. AND LINCOLN RAMd. ALFRED BUCKLAND. TUESDAYS". THB HAYMARKET. SALE OF WOOL, SHEEPSKINS, HIDES, TALLOW, HAY, and STRAW, each TUESDAY, at 12 o'clock. ALFRED BUCKLAND. FOR PRIVATE SALE ON LIBERAL TERMS, IN LOTS TO SUIT PURCHASERS I Farm Lots from 20 acres and npwardß, near Pukekoho Station; from £7 10s to £10 an acre. Farm, Lot 130, Awitu, containing 123 acres 1 •eourely f onced; Is near other homesteads, and "ood land; £2 an acre. Farm of ISO acres on the Pnkekohe Hill, ad- Joinlne that of Mr Jacob Wright's j considerably improved: £3 an aore. A first-class Farm, half-way between Klhikihl and Te Awamutn, containing £86 acres, with choice apple orchard. Available and Fertile Farms, ranging from 1,500 to 10,000 acres, at prices varying with im provements from £1 to «T an acre. ALFRED BUCKLAND. TO-MORROW, At 12.15 o'clock sharp. FOR SALE BY AUCTION WOODEN BUILDINGS. OSWALD A. STEVEN & CO. HAVE received instructions to sell b; auction at their Salo Rooms, Dnrham street East, on the above date, ALL THOSE WOODEN BUILDINGS stand ing upon Lot 13 Shortlandsfeet, City, next to Kelly s Hotel. The ground to bo cloared by pur chaser within ono monih from date of sale. W. 8. OOOHBANB] ~ [JAS. DATOK TO-MORROW. At the Residence, Mount Eden. BRUSSELS CARPEtT GILT MANTEL MIRROR, MAHOGANY FURNITURE, OVAL CENTRE TABLE, LAWN MOWER, HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. THE Subscribers will sell by auction, at the Koaidonce, Mount Kdcn Road (nearly opposite St Barnabas' Church) on Thursday, Ireoraary 26, at 11 o'clock, HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, consisting ot Brussels Carpet, Gilt Mantell Mirror, Mahogany Cottch. Oval Contro Table, Mahogany Cheffonier, Fender and Irons, Curtain Poles and Curtains, Pembroke Table, Pictures, Ornaments. Bedsteads, Hair Mattrass. Washstand and Ware, Dressing Table and Mirror, Carpet. Chairs, Mahogany Chest Drawers, Kitchen Table, Dinner Service, Tea Set, Lawn Mower, Gardon Tools. Etc., Etc., Etc SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctionbers. W, 3, OOCfTKANK] JAS, DAOBB MONDAY, MARCH 2. CHURCH MISSION ESTATE, KAITAIA. SUBDIVIDED INTO FARM AND VILLAGE ALLOTMENTS. THE Subscribers have received instruc tions to Sell by Public Auction, at their Land Mart, ISS, Queen-street, on Monday, March 2, at 12 o'clock. The well - known ESTATE OF THE CHURCH MISSIONARY SOCIETY, at KAITAIA, haying extensive front ages to the Kaitaia River and to the main road to Mnnj<anui. The proporty has been carefully surveyed and subdivided into Farm and Villaeo Sections, ranging from 1 acre to 537 acres. Plans can now be obtained at the offices of tho Auctioneers, Terms: One-third cash : balance can remain for throe years at 8 per cgnt SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneer. THURSDAY, MARCH 12. SOUTH PACIFIC PETROLEUM Co. (No Liability). SALE OF FORFEITED SHARES THROUGH NON- PAYMENT OF IGtii CALL. CARTER, SMITH, & Co. HAVE been instructed by the Manager of tho above Company to sell by auction on Thursday, 12th March, 1885, at 2 p.m., at their Mart at Gisborno, ALL SHARED npon which the Call has not boon paid by noon on day of sale. ■DILL "OOSTING THROUGHOUT AUCKLAND AND SUBURBS. At tho "STAR" OFFICE arrangements can be made for the speedy Printing and Posting of Bills throughout the whole City and Suburbs, including Onehunga, Otahuhu, Mangore, Devonport, Northcote. and up the Waikato, at most reasonable charges. Bills Posted by tho week, month, or year, or at per 100. Those persons having Bills to Poat will please forward them to the Publishing Office, where ' thejwill receive prompt attention.



TO-MORROW— THURSDAY, Sfi-rii, FRIDAY, 27tii, AND SATURDAY, 27tii, Comniciicin;; cuuh day at il o'clock. JEWELLER V ! ,1 L3WJSLLERY ! .IKWELLKRY ! .lEWELLTSUY ! .IKWKLLKRY ! JEWELLERY ' JEWELLERY ' JEWELLERY <!REAT SALE or BA NKKUPT STOCK! HANK XU IT STOCK! (iOLD AND SILVER WATCHES, CHRONOGRAPHS, ASTRONOMICAL, AN'll ENGLISH LEVERS, By Russell, llothurhain, Ehardt, nnd other eminent makers. EDWARD LEYDON BAR buon favoured witli instructions from Mr M. .T. Mulligan to soil, nt lilo Mart, next the Hntish 1 lotol. on llic nbovo ilutes, (i HEAT 15 AKK RU IT STOCK OK JUt CLARK, OP TM AHOHA, Which him boon purchased by Sir Mulligan from Ilia Olllclal Assignee tit AN KNORMOUS REDUCTION ON COST, Comprising— Ladles' und Clonts' Gold and Silver Watches Ladies' Diamoiul Lockets Ladies' Cold and Silver Albortsaud Nockleta Gouts' Gold mid Silver Alberts Cents' Rings. Vina. Simla, Gems, &o. Lockuta. Groor.stonos, &o. Cenuino Diamond lUnua of tho ilrat water Hold and Silver llrouulics and Kan-ings Hraceleta, Pendants. Trinkets, fie. Kl<>etro-platedwnro ot every description Violins, Fancy HooriH Perpetual Motion tlochß. COMK AND SKK the Stock to bo Sold, as overy Novelty in Jewellery, Clocks, and Watches will bo on vlow on each morning of day of sale. As Sir Milligun is leaving for England 1m mediately, hn ia dePirom to HELIi tho ABOV WITHOUT TIIK SLIUHTKBT RKSKKVE. Note tho Name and Aildrcrs :— EDWARD LEY DON, Auctioneer) Next Mart to British llotol. QINGKR BEWINO MAOHINHI. Rales tn ISS2 G03.W2 Muohlnm „ 18S1 fifil,o3(i „ Inoreasi_«42,2sS, m THREE OUT OF KVBRT FOUR MA CHINES SOLD IN THB WORLD ABB SINGER'S. UPWARDS OV THRKK HUNDRF4I FIRST PRIZES Ml ■ AND AT CHRISTCHURCH EXHIBITION TWO GOLD & TWO SILVER MEDALS. T# be obtained at PBR 2/6 WEEK PER 2/6 WEEK Only at 261, Qukkn-sthekt, Auoklans, HEWARK OF GERMAN AND OTHKH IMITATIONS. BIKGBR BSWING MACHIHBB. JOHN "O UCH AN A N,< WHOLESALE GROCER, TEA, COFFEE, & SPICE MERCHANT, CUSTOMS-STREET, AUCKLAND. Telegraph A'ldross: I Tclephono Exchange. " Eagle," Auokland. | No, 63. The Advertiser desirea special attention to liv Celebrated Brands of BLENDED INDIA AND CHINA TEAS. Since their introduction the greatly inoreaaed demand for thorn substantially proves their excellence, and confirms the high esteem which tho Public have justly accorded them. The following distinctive brands all bear his Trade Mark on the labels, and are packed in lib and Jib packets, alao in 61b, 101b, and 401b tins, viz :— BLENDE© INDIA AND CHINA TEAS. HOUSEHOLD COUNTESS DUCHESS PRINCESS EMPRESS Brands. BLENDED PUKE INDIAN TEAS. ZEMINDAR Brand. SPREAD-EAGLE BAKING AND YEAST POWDERS. These Powders, since their introduction, have been accorded by tho public the re ception their excellence deserves, and only require a trial to bo more universally used. Attention is requested to the following analytical report:— • "Laboratory, Hobson-stroet, Auckland, June 13,1881.-1 have sampled the Baking Powdrsr In tho bulk, prepared by Mr John Buchanan, Mer chant, Auckland, nnd have analysed the same, and find tho con9tituents pure and woll,propor timed. The result proves this article to be 3uperior to any eiilier Imported or colonially prepared that has been submitted to me. and I can, therefore, confidently recommend it to tho public—(Signed) J. A. Pond, Colonial Analyst" Each tin bears his Registered Trade Mark. 3old by Grocers and Storekeepers Generally. ''he STOCK of GENERAL GROCtCRY and Dilmon'3 Stores comprises a Splendid Assort neut, which is coostuntly being replenished by importations from European, American, and Bxstraliuu Markets. .TDST EKCfiIVED, EX S.S. BUCEPHALUS, from Calcutta, via Melbourne, 200 DRUMS BULK CASTOR OIL. Catalogues on Application. To those about to commence business, Mention is drawn to the great advantage if being in a position to offer the Celebrated md Popular Brands of Spread Eagle Fcas, Baking and Yeast Powders, stc, and to secure other special induce oeuta which lam prepared to offer. JOHN "OUOHANAN, WHOLESALE GROCER, CUSTOMS-STREET* AUCKLAND. SCORIA ASH. SCORIA ASH J TO BtJILDEBS AND CONTBACTQBS. I am prepared to supply (or deliver) from tree Kings Scoria Pit, in any quantity, Coarse, ledlum. and Screened, in Auckland Suburbs nd Onehunga. Orders can be left with Jos. laokie, Ooachbuilder, Victoria-street; or tbf °taeimoea;'jan.B.lßS£, ff», BRIERLY, '



JB. BLAIKJB, • Victoria-street, IMPORTER OF BUILDERS' & FtHIiHHH INa IRONMONBERY Direct from Manvfactvuebs, Has for Sale, at LcHvJJatus— Carpenters' Tools jt "Tails, Locks, Hinges f iitclicn Ranges logistcr Gratea, In great Variety Uarliio and enamelled Slato Mantelpieces Largest Stock In Auckland tlarblo, Electroplate, Cnrb. and ether FoodeM Halvantzcd Iron, Sheet Lead, and Zhao Slato, Coment, and Plaster INSPECTION limTBD. TEAy Unrivalled /fy) is /o/ ou n/w ■ I /CO/ . ABOUNDING /oY ■ uSy Strength / AND 4IIGH QUALITY. fVORINE FOR PAINTING ON in the L following coleurs :—Buffi Pink, Blno, reen, Salmon, Lavender, White, &0.. In sheets '20 x 15, 2s each; Triangle Shape, assorted rtours, from 2d each; Oval Palette Shape, as irted colours, from 2d each; Square Palette ■tape, assorted colours, from 2d each. — 3, jfiobt Picture Fwiner, tsbottland-Btreetf



T HE SAL E OF A WHOLESALE WAREHOUSEMAN'S STOCK, VALUED AT £10,000', HAS FOW COMMENCED. SAMUEL COOMBES & CO., CANADA BUILDINGS, QUEENSTKEET. i IN THE ESTATE OF T. B. ROBSON, DRAPER AND CLOTHIER, PONSONBY. I HATK THIS DAY BOUBHT »HK BNTIRE BTOOK W Ti«S ABOVE ESTATB. AMOBNXINQ TO £1,642 11" 9»- AND SHALL' OFFfIR TUB SAMB FOR SALB AT BRIGHT ON HOUSE, TOP Off ORBITSTRBBT, SATURDAY NEXT- "»«r BATURDAY NEXT r\<j M.r, J. RBNDELL. Pebru«T 10.



TF B A C O O X, • OPTICIAN. MATHKMATTOAI, AND NAOTIOAIi DSBTKUMBNT MAKKH, Bn»nnxANß-wpnEKr. AiWAYS IN BTOCC- Bpeotaclos and Kyo-glawm of overy kind an aoonrato'ii t frnaranteed Open fflooßOH of-superior quality •Telescopes, Binocular Mold Glasses and MlOToßDOpce.powerfnl'andoheop Theodolites, Mining Compasaea, Drainage XjOVOIB Abnoy Levels, Prismatic! Compasnoß Drawta* Ingtnunento, Soalea, Parallol Rulers Ships' Logs Sextants, Coropasaos, Blinaolos Barometew..Tfipnnomet«rs, Hydrometers KJeocrlyi Bella, Battorlea, and Flttlnm MagneUo anffOalTnßle Medical Mabhlsea Magic Laatemg aad 811 dm, Hand Mogalfieiro Btereosoopes and'elldos, Grophesoopea Steam Gnagea aßd^Tabtog, BaUnometen Araat«nr Pbotographio Cameras JDBT RKOBIVBD-BoUregigtoriag Anenold Barometera INBTBBMKWSB of KTKST KIND BSPAIBID. OPPOSITE THR POBT-OFFIOB. D. E v l T T GTOJMAKEU, 864, QtJEISN-STRBET, An«?riAND (Dppoalta the City Market). Established 1859. Intending Buyers |^ ihould Inspect the JfSsss*i^ liAHBE Stock of Brooch and Muzzle ■ loading 'HB^^P™ik_*k Guns on hnnd. Thoy "^Bffi?^^® will ace the best value in TffitfvjK— /r Anokland. Kvery Gun tho- Jfmiy*gyklk roußhly examined and guaran- /\V! ,'-i. ~.J f teed before delivery. I f^SMSNm | UammerlcßS Quna, with Sio- \f j&W' T men's Patent Stoel Barrels, 12 V-4|S!■■• !'i and 20 guago; Silvers Patent Anti- «,;,, recoil Butt Plates; Wcbley'd Hull k>, Dog and Irish Gonst«bulary Revol- 1 vers. also his Now Patent Beli-cx- -| tracting Revolver; Kynoch'a Patent 1 4 "Porfocfßoleadrng Mietallio Cart- v*;"' ridge Cases and Crimpers: Eloy's He- M volver Ammunition and Mclallio Cartridge |1 Casejj Newcastle Chilled Shot; Cnrtiss 13 and Harvoy and Pigon Wllk's and Lav- f renco's Gunpowder; Eley'a Wadding and S Cartridge Cases; Powder Flasks, Shot a t Pouclies, Game Bagß, Gun Cases, Cartridge "■" Bells. Gun Oil, Tow for Gun Cleaning, Fer ret MiiKZlea and Bella, Saloon Rifles, Air Canoe, Broach-loading Implements, Fishing Tackle, Cutlery, Fireworks. KKPAIRS, inclndlng Browning and Re stocking, specially attended to, and satisfaction guaranteed. _^ D. EVITT, GnNMAKKa and Importer, 251, QUKEN-3TREET, AUOELAND. T IGHT HARNESS HORSES, SADDLE JU HORBEB, and tU kinds of BPRKIG YKBJOLBa Hired, Btmght, »nd Sold, at OBOWTUJSP'B VIOTORa BTABU9S WU-



NELSON, MOATE t 00/s CELEBSATED CHiILLEIIGE TEA. DRINK NELSON, MO ATE & CO.'S CELEBRATED PWJIE ISLMftKD TEAS. lluntTvfirtn aro trying to copy, nnd many nro .-i^vrtiHliH; Common Mixtures ao IP.unOuri Ten to mislead the public. Kor Government Analysis sec Circullvrß. ■ fg .' \ . . f/'^mxi i » ._ « |.w. r. ;-~ <js-.(4 ''■■'•■.! ba " '-' ''.'■■ '■'•■,• ,*) ■:' "<"';*■ ;-w';'";'■: v ?C ASK FOR NEI-SO\. 2K«A'ffE & CO.'S NATIiK.&L riLAVWVUEW TEAS. j Thoy hnvo been awarded «;«Ll> am» san.VKK MEDALS FOR PURITY, STRENGTH, and VALUE. EXTRACT FROM PRESS: "Al' th" Tons of tills firm aro Bought nnd niiimlfil Hy Mr NELSON, a Pro; fOßßlouiil TiiHtcr nnd Bloadur o» Roputo. NELSON, MOATE&Cc.'b SPEGIIiLTY BRANCHES: iU,CKI,AXIK DFiVEDTX, CHRIST ' eilVftVll, WELMXttTON, 156, eiTEfia'-ST., AUCKLAND. AGENTS EVERYWHERE. mo F II U ITE H E X S ilaviner sreured tho Bolmont Orchard. Ohinc murl, tho undorsiKnccl is ulilo to aupply Frui in liny qimntity. Orders forwarded will b attended to. 11. N. SMITH, Thames. •JCTOTICE TO GIIOWEIIS OF TOBACCO Tho Auckland Tobacco Company (Limited nnd the Now Zcnlund Tobaci-o Growing' iim Manufacturing (..'oitipony (Limllod) huvini untied, all c»ntraet« nuido hy either Conipnn: Tor tho purehaHo of Lonf from fanners will hi carried out by tho iinitod Company, who an proparod to buy for cash, auil on application ti tho undersigned can procure tho Dußtonißpormi roqiiired by tlio Act prior to removal of. an; toliaeco from a farm. N.B.—Tho Auckland Tobacco Compan; (Umltod) is tho only.rogistorert Tobacco Manu fuctarinc Company in Now Zoalnnd, nnd M: August Vollbracht, formerly workini: munnßOi of tlio Now Zcnland Tobacco Growing am Manufacturing Company (Limitod), has no con ncctlou whatever with if. AUSTIN WALSH, Manager Auckland Tonncco Company (Limited). Fort-strtet. Auckland, February 10.1885. HOMASM A C H I N BHICKLAYKR AND BIHLUKR. Colling wood-btrkkt, Omtn titina proparod for tho Trade and rollabli eatlmatoa given. Furnace work done In nil branches. Stoves, roppors, and Kitchen Ranges set e&i guaranteed. Communications by pont attnnriqfl to. /ABOUND LIMSJ. GROUND LIMB FOR SALK" SOUTHGATE 3 MAHURANGI HYDUAULIO GROUND ROCriK MMX. In any quantity, foi- Conorote Paths, Floorl Collars, &c. (next to stone flagging Is un rivalled for durability and hard-setting Qualities). For tanks and other wet work it is a first-class material. B. KEANE, SOLE AGENT, nUKTOMS-STRKKT DEVONPORT, WAIWERA, AND WAItICWORTH ROYAL MAIL COACH. | Mondays,\ViHlriosdajß, Tnosdaya, Thursdays KrldaySi Saturdays. Lc. mi. Leave, Dovonpon. S v.m, Wnrkvonh, 8 a.m. Talcapurm, 8.30 a.m. I Juliol, !)..'!0 a.m. Wado. 10.30 a.m. Waiwm, 10.15 a.m, Waiwora, 12 noon ! Wuilb, 11.30 a.m. Puhoi, 12.1 "t n. m. i 'J'ukaiiuna, 2 p.m. Arrive. I Arrive. Wnrkwoi-tli. 2 SO p.m. I Dovonport, 2.H0 p.m. Hookinpr Olllco at Lilcwnll Bros.' Store and P. 0.. Dovonpon. THOS. UUTLKR, Proprietor. TT" EATING'S DOffDER. KEATING'S POWDER rCKA'IINC'.-i )'O\VJ)KI£ ICISATINU'S POWJJKH KILLS JJUGS FLKAB MOTHS BEIC'I'LES. Tnt« PownKn is Quitk Harmless to Ani mal Life, but is unrivalled in destroying fleas, bugs, cockroachofi, beetles, moths in furs, and every other species oE insect. Sportsmen will nnd this invaluable for destroying fleas in their does, as also ladies for their pet dogs. THIS AUTIULK HAS FOUND SO GkEAT A SALE that it has tempted others to vend a so-called article in imitation. Tho Public aro Cautioned that tho tins of the genuine powder bear the antoffranh ot THOMAS KEATINO, KKATINU'S WOI.'.M 'l'AJlLK'i'3 KKATINIi'rt Vi'()1:AI 'I'AHLETS iCEATING'S WOI£M TAIJLKTS KKATIKG'S WORM 'CABLETS A PUKBLY VUCKI'AHLI: SWKHTMEAT, both ill uppoaranco and taste, furnishing a most agrco ablo method of admtnlstoring Oie onlyoer lain remedy for INTESTINAL or TIIHKAD WORMS. It is a poriectly sate and njijd pre paration, and is especially adapted for Children, Sold in Tins by all Chemists and Druggists.: Proprietor: THOMAS KEATING. London CHARLES HESKETH.J \ALEX. AITKES. IT ESKETH and AITKEN .fuL are glad to inform their customers nnd the public generally that having sold the whole of thoir last year'a stock of Clovers, etc., they ure in a position to ollfcr an entirely New Stock n,rriving per direct stcanic;- Aorangi, from Lon don, and per Mail Steamer iron) San Francisco, as under, all current season's growth, consist ing of— WHITE CLOVER (Trefolium repens) BED CLOVER (Trefolium prutens) ALS.YICK CLOVER crrcfolium hybrida) COWGUASS (Trefolium perenne) SOARLKT CLOVER (Trefolium incarnatum) TREFOIL (Mcdicau'o supulina) LUCERNE (Medicago saliva) ALFALFA (Mcdicago Chiliana) TIMOTHY (Phleum Prateuis) CRE6TKD DOUSTAIL, (Cynosuruseristalns) MEADOW FOXTAIL (Alopccurus pretensis) SIIKKI'S I''Ji.-(j(;)-:i.v ( ;3tuciiovina) WOOD MEADOW GRASS (Poa nemoraiis) PRAIRIE (Bromus Schroederi) DOOB GRASS EAT-TALL (Sporobolus clongatus) . RYE-GRASS (Soleum porrehe sempervirens) COCKSFOOT (Dactylis glomorata) PUKPLE and GREEN TOP ABERDEEN TURNIPS DEVONSHIRE GREY STONE, WHITE STONE, nnd GLOBE TURNIPS SWEDE TURNIPS. They aro also Agents for tho Bonednst as manufactured by the Auckland Manure Com pany, Sydney Bonedust and Flour, Mineral and Bone Phosphates, Potato and Grass Manures, Peruvian Guano, Nitrate of Soda, and other Artificial Manures; Oata, Maize, Barloy, Beans, Peas ;Ooarso, Fine, and Rock Salt, Cobra, and Unseed Co.ke; Mew Zealand Fla.gand Jew, ew,



THE ■■ - M "NJEW yEALAND TMMfig gEK & poULTRY JOUBW* An Illustrated agricultural, Pinu^ AND HORTICULTURAL MONTHLY UWSO. Owing to the rapid extension of BgrituW and rural industries of all kinds UumftbiMk' colony, the proprietor of tho AocWJKsftU believes the Interests of those eogaged-itmh industries demand the establishment olanij* cultural journal of a more oompreh«Miva eh* acter and widor scope of usefulness tluiijV now published in thiß colony. Ho has UiiniH determined to issue an Illustrated'Uoatktf'k be called The New Zealand Fabhhß, fa and Poultry Journal. He has jhwlimJ and will incorporate with the new Jourflil 'fi» agricultural publication bo long toned the title of "Tho North Now Zealand ,'Saifi and Country Magazine." The new Journal will be twice the «ice Of ( fo "Settler," with an ornamental colonMdoOTS; and care will be taken to make it equally iA asamodlum of practical information upon l!l topics oonneotod with rural pursuits to rcsltali in all parts of New Zealand. It will be the W# prietor's aim to adopt the best featarm o! ofts journals of thiß class published'in Great Biifeil and America, and thus to provide for frnwM stock-breeders, horticulturists, and eTerjeal following rural avocations, a Mfih-claaa jonna! which shall afford reliable information njionil matters portalninpr to their several occupation! while it strives to promote their apeoiaiinMit in all respects. I \M if Competent writers, possessing special .taujff-: ledge of the subjects dealt with in the seven! departments of the'papor, have been eng»!t& Those several departments will be kept SI«W from one another, and will embrace the folli*1; ing subjects :-A(rrieulture, inclnitoif ' : : tMp: breeding and Dairy Work; Wool GrjWillt Horticulture; Frait Growing; Special,(Wl and Sub-Tropical Industries! Pooltry, Keeping, &c '. The Illustrations wUI be tho best of thfekW both as regards drawing and enßraving. ,<•',■■ will add immensely to tho practical value, vs:, attractions of tho paper. The Subsprip'tißn (payable in advance) will be 10s yearly,,'oj?1 half-yearly (post paid); and from the mW increase in popular favour which the "Seated has enjoyed, tho proprietor believes he can:e#i fldently look forward to scouring a wi^ # Immediate circulation for a Journal Bomffi superior to its predecessor as it is his intenaW to make The New Zealand Farmbb, SOjt> Poultry Journal. J j ta. Tho second number of the FarWeM issued, and persons wishing to snbsoril)fßo|» send in their names at once to the Star 0m» All subscriptions must be paid ta.tMlfJj!!; Yearly, 10s; Half-yearly, 6s(postpal*:,;, 4> Mr H. Kramer has been apV^j^. Canvassing Agent, and will tafce «WT opportunity of waiting npon Mtetv" 1* KTEW ZEALAND FARMER,'B^ AND POULTRY JOURNAL No. 1 can still be had at "STA«" OFI*5*1 Thero are only a few left. No. 2 is now publi'alied, and can bo iud" 0* ajl the principal Booksollors in toecotonjv^ Sample copies sent post freo to«fl7 "d*** i ' Subscription for 12 Monthly N«™w| December, 1885.10b. H> brmTi ' STABOftiCft ._.;. Shorlland and Fort s««^ " "XT Z. FAKMER, BEE AX» #* IS • TRY JOORNAU" Mr R. F. S ANDES has been appolntea^j for Hamilton and district, and to recoivo Subscriptions to the *w™££ii>bt*i. Subscriptions for 12 number* W veur_;,,,, 1985, 105, freo by post, timHE SHIPS OF TAKSH fift' (Printed in 18561, \TiUiProl(«« 9! "THE SHIPS OF THE FUTPREi**' Written in 1884, by B yiißßW — 306 d , & Co., Booksellers, Aac^,