DECLARATION OF WAR.

LIFE OK DEATH

1.000 000 000 LIVES ENDANGERED.

A Never Failing Remedy.

Whilst very olaborate proparat'on. aro being mado at homo and abroad for tho propagation of warfare, nnd the wholesale destruction ot human lifo. fow permit themselves to give o inoiuonl's thought to its preservation, and the permanent maintenance of God's greatest bless ing—Good Health. Dyspepsia, indigestion, nnr the multitude of ills to which the lleeh ia heir, daily carry off their mj riads of victims, and in iho midst of disease and despair, when medical skill seeina bullied and human aid iB in vain, try Kntil Frone'u Ham burg Tea, which, lino tho Bitver lining cf the blackest cloud, inspires tlio suHeror with hopo, and liiia saved its thousands, and prolonged the lives of lens of thousands. Lest Ihe hones! testimony wo publish from timo to time may he doubted, wo i cattily Inviie the readers ol Auoklttii-l I.vi.ninu b'l'Ait to currespond viiih our putiutiß liirect, and beg to call attention I, the lottcr annexed.

THE MYSTERIOUS DEATH at PONSONBY.

Coroner's Inquest.

An inquest was held yesterday afternoon at tho residonco of Mr J. W. Courtnoy, Pon sonby, on the body of Margaret O'Brien, who died on Saturday night under myster ious circumstances. Dr. Philson was coro ner, and Mr Henry Woodrull'o foreman of tho jury. Constablo Collis represented the police. Jano Courtney deposed that sho was tho

wifo of William James Courtney, vetorinary surgeon, residing at Courtney Place, Jervois Road. She had only known the deceased two days. The girl came to her house on Thursday last, at 430 p.m., and she engaged hor as domestic servant. Sho appeared to be in good health and spirits. Hor ago was 21 yoars. Mrs Whitcoinbe, of Albert-street, sent her. Next day (Friday) she set about her work, and did it well. Sho had a good appctito, and took hor food woll, and slept at night in tho same bed and room as thoso in which the body now lies. Sho noticed nothing remnrkablo about her. On Satur day sho worked well up till 2 o'clock p.m. .She had a hearty breakfast, but would not , take any dinnor. Sho said sho felt sick, and sho went down the garden to tho water-closet, where sho remained for about half an hour. Sho camo back to tho houso at 2.30 p.m., and then looked very palo, and said she folt sick. Witnoes told her to go and lio down, and sho did so, lying down on tho bed without undressing. Witness heard her retching, and wont and asked her what was tho matter. Sho said sho felt very sick, and that sho had pains in her stomach. Saw her vomit somo liquid into tho chambor utensil, but did not preserve what ehe vomited. Offered her a littlo whisky, but she refused to take it. Witness did notseo licr again until about 4.30 p.m , when Sho wont into hor room. Sho lay much as when she last saw hor. She was on her right side, with her feet stretched out. Witness did not speak to her, nor sho to witness. She was not retching at that timo, but appeared to be asleep. She went into tho room again about 830 p.m. Iho deceased was lying aivukc on her back, and was neither retching nor vomiting. Witness asked her how sho fo t, and sho said sho was worse dti her second visit witness asked hor whothcr she had eaten anything that might have disagreed with her, and sho said sho hud been eating somo green lemons that grow in tho garden. Witness then went to bed. Tho deceased did not appear to bo particularly ill at that time. It was !! o'clock when sho wont to bed, and sho did not see tho deceased alive again. Her husband camo to her about liftoon minutos past 10, and told her that tlio girl was dcud. Sho saw the body on tho arrival of tho constable at 11 o'clock. Mr Courtney saw tho deceased several times during tho ovening in hor absence. No modical man saw her alive. Sho did not considor hor sufliciently ill to require tho services of a medical man. The deceased said sho had been previously employed by a Mrs Murphy. William James Courtney deposed that.ho had no knowlcdgo of deceased beforo she. camo to his house on Thursday. Ho re marked at that time that sho appeared to bo a good, activo servant. On Saturday afternoon, Mrs Courtnoy informed him that tho girl was ill. About half-past four lie was passing through tho hall when ho beard her retching. Ho went in to see her in company with Mrs Courtney, and asked, " What is tho tnattor, Maggie ?" Sho was lying on her side on the bod, undressed, and was vomiting into tho chamber Tho matter vomited appeared to bo a mixture of food and tea, but he did not see any signs of lemon. Ho asked her what had caused hor to bo sick, and sho replied that she had boon eating green lomons, adding, " Oh ! Mr Courtney, give mo some thing, pleaso." Witnoss offered to send for a doctor, but sho declined, llemixedsomo peppermint with a littlo sugar and water, and alio sat up and drank it. Sho appeared to bo rolioicd after tho draught. Witness felt hor pulso, which was at 05. Thoro x'oro no convulsions or spasms, but sho appeared to havo chills. Ho covered hor with blankets and loft her, return ing again nt o'.MO p.m. with somo tea. Sho said at that timo that sho felt a littlo bettor, and the rotching had stopped, but alio was still very woak, Sho sat up and drank tho tea, but doclincd to take any lood. Mrs Courtnoy saw her again at 8 30, when sho was cnaicr,but still declined to un dress. After seeing a friend of his to tho Throo Lamps, ho returned homo, and went into the loom at 10.15 p.m. Ho found her lying on hor loft sido as if in n faint or a lit of stupor, and scarcely breathing. Uer feot wcio not drawn up, but stretched, whilo hor hands wero open. Thoro was nothing to botoken tlio action of strychnine, although ho thought it was a caso of poisoning. Ho told his wifo that Maggio was in a (it or dying, and rusliod off for modical a. sistanco. Ho called and loft word for Constablo t.'ollis, and when ho was going to tho house with Dr. Knight tho constable mot him and

told him tho girl was dead. Ho had no incdicino chost or poisonous drugs in the houso. Tho constable, doctor, and himself searched tho room and vicinity of the closot, bit could find no traco of drugs or medicine. Martin Murphy, contractor, Wakcfiold street, dopo.-ed that ho last saw the doceascd alive last Thursday morning at his houso. Sho had beon in his omploynviit as servant for tho last nine months. His wifo told him that sho had had an attack of illness on ono occasion, about two months ago, and that sho was friglitonod for her. Sho was only ill for ono day. Whon ho hist saw her, sho wns in perfect hoalth. Sho had boon about six years in tho colony, and was in tho South about half of that timo. Sho was not mar ried. Her parents tiro still alivo, and do not rcsido in Ireland Sho had a brother and ti.tcr dead, tho latter of whom died somewhat suddenly, undor similar circum stances to thoso in tho present caso Doconsed left Ins service because he gave up hi.s boarding-house, and had no further need of hci sorviccs. Ho did not think there was anything on her mind. Constablo t'ollis deposed that he did not know tho do-eased. Ho was called to see her about half past 10 o'clock on Saturday night. Ho found hor lying on her left side on tho bed, nnd quito dead. Her limbs wero contracted. Did not observe any froth at her mouth or nose, or any vomit about tho bed. Her hands wero half closed, but not clonchcd. Ho searched the room and tho box, but could not find cny drugs. Tho box containod clothing and £1 Us 2Jd in monoy. Mrs Courtney was tho first porson he met whon he went to the houso. Dr. Knight deposed that ho was called to see deceased about 11 o'clock on Saturday evening, but on arrival ho

found that life was extinct. She might have been dead an hour. Tho extremities were cold and the body warm. She was lying on the bod on her left Bide, and tho body was quite rigid. Tho limbs wero bent, the pupils dilated, the features calm, and eyelids partly opened. There was no froth at tho mouth. Tho lower jaw was fixed. Tho body was well nourished and the condition good, and there weie no marks of external violence. The clothes wero saturated with fluid. Ho had mado a post mortem examination of the body to-day. The rigidity of the body was not now so marked. He first opened the chest, and found the appearance to be natural, the heart healthy, and both ventricles empty of blood. There wero no clots. Tho heart appeared to bo small. The lungs outwardly were he.ilthy-looking, but he found them en goi god with blood. There was no Eign of pneumonia, pulmonary consumption, or pleurisy, and no serum in pleuro. iNeithor was there any aneurism. He next examined the abdomen. The stomach was distended with gas, andcontained about aquart of thick pea-soupy liquid, with flakes of semi-diges ted food. He saw no portions of lemon in it, but he had not properly examined it. There was no smell of opium or laudanum, or any other poison that he could specify. He had preserved the contents of the stomach in a jar. The liquid apparently did not contain bile. There were several patches of redness on the coating of the stomach, and some mucous. The intestines were healthy. Ho saw no reason to believe that it was a case of strangulated hernia, and thought it would be moro satisfactory to have an analysis of the stomach. The inquest was then adjourned till Fri day, in order that the necessary analysis might be made.

It is regarded as highly likely, as the result of the recent Pacific Commission in London, that Germany and England will unite in the absolute suppression of the sale of arms, ammunition, and alcohol to the natives, a:id that the labour trado will be regulated by the two Governments on a uniform system. All farmers, gardeners, and fruit-growers who do not want to stick fast in the mire of old-fashioned ignorance while the march ot progress leavos them far behind, should take noto of the fact that the New Zealand 1 _hmei. liko evory other good rural journal, Is imblished to keep them moving along iho path ol progress with credit and prolit to themselves and their country. Bond your subscription, Gs, for six mouths, and judge for joursolvcs.—U. Brett Publisher, Stab Offloo, Auckland.

INDUSTRIAL AND PROVIDENT BUILDING SOCIETY.

Tiik half-yoarly interim meeting of tho Industrial and Provident Permanent Build, ing Society was to have been hold last night at tho offices, corner of Queen-street and Vulcan Lano. Thero was not a quorum present, howovor. Mr Graves Aickin was in tho chair, and at his suggestion Mr Bancroft (the manager) submitted the following report and statement of receipts and expenditure : — " Your direetoi'3, in presenting thoir report for tho half-year ending 31st March last, have to congratulate tho members on tho continued satisfactory progress mado by tho Society. During the period the sum of £8,157 has been lent out on mortgage after careful inspection of tho securities by the Survey Committee Tho aim of the directors has been to oxtend the operations of tho Society, and to placo it on a strong, firm, financial basis. To this end they have givon their attontion to increasing the mem bership. The rosult has boon a consider able addition to the regular subscriptions paid, enabling tho Board to meet applica tions for loans and other claims on tho funds, without tho issue of dobontures. It is gratifying to tho directors to know that tho easy terms they have mado to enablo mortgagors to pay off part or tho whole of their mortgage at any timo havo boon taken advantago of, and by this means many good securities havo boen offered to the Society which otherwise would not beon available. The number of investing shares taken up also points to the fact that tho advantages accruing from this systematic putting aside of a certain amount weekly aro being seen and appreciated by caioful and provident persoiiH. This being only an interim meet ing, no statement of profit and loss is laid boforo you, but at tho annual meeting in Docembor tho directors have every reason to bolievo they will bo able to show a good balance for division amongst tho members. On account of the resignation of Mr Fraser, it has devolved upon the Board to appoint his successor, and after careful considera tion they havo selected Mr Bancroft, who has been with the Society ever since its com mencement, to fill the position. In con clusion, tho Board would ask tho members to placo boforo their friends the advantages of the Society, and they may rest assured that the directors on their part will spare no effort to make its operations beneficial to all concerned."

IlKC'iciris —I'ash in hand ami in bank, 30th September, I.SI, £191113 5(1; investors' subscrip tions. £1,7111 os 3d ; borrowers'repayments, £0,558 9_. Id ; deposits.£l,ooo; rents. £110 lOs; borrow ers'general account, £9. l'.s Id ; insurance, £1)8 Xlii 8d ; fines, £298s 5d ; interest, £3 Us ; books, £1 12g ; entrance fees. £51 3* (id; survey fees, £10 5b 9J ; bank overdraft, 31st March. £10 lis: Total, £13,180 lis sd. KxPKNnn'UUE.—Loans advanced, £8,157 lis 51; sharoß withdrawn, £2,521 (is lUd; deposits repaid, £1,682 10s Id ; interest paid, dejosiiions, Sec, £J(il lie lOd ; rente and rates, £iB9 15s ; insurances, £10 ss; surpey fees. £39 12s Cd; borrowers' general account, £93 13s Id ; mis cellaneous, manager's salary, directors'honornr in in charges, stationery and pilntins-, £^97 2s; cash in hand, £13 0s Id: total, £13,180 9a sd.

Tho Chairman said that as there was not a quorum present, it was not competent to formally movo tho adoption of report and balance-sheet. They were sufficiently clear, however.to need no explanation. Ho wished to make reference to tho resignation ot their manager, Mr (leo. Fraser. Ho had found it inconvenient to continue the management of the Society, and at the same timo give a divided attention to his own business, and rather than that the Society should suffer, ho thought it better to sovor his connection with it. Tho directors, in looking round for a man to supply his place, thought it best to appoint Mr Bancroft, who had been connected with tho Socioty from tho commencement, and who was acquainted with all its details, and ho was sure tho shareholders would agree with the action of the directors. He thanked the shareholders present for their attendance, and was sorry there was not a greater number present, but thoy could only take it that tho causo was that tho shareholders woro perfectly satisfied with tho action of tho directors. Tho Society was making steady progress, and since commencing operations had not made a single loss, and whilo tho business of the Society was con ducted with tho same prudence and fore sight thero was not likoly to be any loss. A vote of thanks was accorded to the Chairman.

DEVONPORT FERRY COS NEW STEAMER.

The new ferry steamer which Mr C. Bailoy has commenced for tho Devonport Ferry Company promises to surpass anything of tho kind previously built in the colonies, so that a brief description of tho plans should be interesting. Tho dimensions of the steamer will bo: —Length overall, 120 feot; boam, 20 feet; depth amid ships, 5 feet 9 inches. Sho is to bo put together on tho diagonal principle, and will bo unusually strong. She will dillbr from the other ferry steamers now in use, in having her saloon accommodation on the main deck, whilo the hurricane deck will extend tho whole 'ength of the vessel. Tho length of tho saloon will be UGft Gin, and tho length of the foro cabin (or smoking room) .'lift Gin, both having a height of (ift Gin clear. The entrances are to be from either sido on the main deck, nnd from houses on the hurricane deck. These houses will be similar to thoso built on large steamers, and will encloso tho steering apparatus. Tlio object of this arrangement is to secure a clearer deck room on top and moro sit ting accommodation below; tho steps being fitted at tho small end of tho cabin, so that tho latter will be easy of access whon tho deck is crowded. Tho saloons aro to be well lighted, and handsomely fitted up (tho last item is not included in tho present contract), and awn ings will bo provided to afford protection from rain or sun. Tho engine room, which is to be amidships, will be strengthened by diagonal tie-plates, angle iron frames and stringer plates, Messrs Fraser and Tinne are to furnish the steamer with a diagonal engine and locomotive boiler, after tho same pattern as the \ric toi ia's. Tho steamer is expected to attain a speed of 12 knots per hour, to draw not moro than 3ft of water, and to carry SOO passengers. Sho is to bo built on the Free man's Bay reclamation, and finished before Christmas.

COLONEL WHITMORE'S AP POINTMENT.

Rising Opposition in tlio Houso,

(BY TELEGRAPH—PRESS ASIOWAimr.)

( Wellington, this day. i The feeling against tho Disqualification Act ' Amendment Act, to give Colonel Whitmore , his seat and his billet, continues to intensify , daily, and it is now beyond question that , the opposition to the measure, in the Lower house at least, wi Ibe keen. Every mem , ber with whom I havo conversed on tho matter, is opposed to it. Mr Stout, with whom I had a talk on the matter this morning, goes, lawyer-like, to prece dents, and points out that the Duke of Cambridge and other military officers sit in the Houso of Peers, and expresses surprise that there should be any opposition to _ tho measure. He considers that taking Colonel Whitmoro's services to the colony into consideration, he has beon badly treated in times past. The " Post" has a strong article, taking a similar view. It favours Col. Whitraore's acting in the dual capacity of Commandant and Legisla tive Councillor. Itsajs the Disqualifica tion Act was certainly never intended to operate to prevent thocolony in case of sudden emergency availing itself of the services of tho most capable men who could be found to direct its measures of defence against a foreign enemy, or to become an instru ment to punish any man who might give his services in such a case. The article concludes thus: " His Excellency the Governor is no mean authority on such matters, and wo believe he concurred most thoroughly in the propriety of Colonel Whit more's appointment He is in every sense as well fitted for tho position as any oilicer who could have been imported, and boyond this, he possesses qualifications which we could not find in any new importation. No ono who knows "Colonel Whitmore can for ono moment suppose that his in dependence as a member of Council will bo in the least affected by his holding the command of the forces, and the only pos sible reason for the Disqualification Act at all is to preserve the purity and indepen dence of Parliament. In this case neither is endangered, and tho Act may therefore most properly be rendored inapplicable to it. Colonel Whitmore, by pastservicestoand sacrifices for tho colony iii its day of danger and extremity, has deserved woll of it, but has heretofore met with but littlo recogni tion or reward ; on tho contrary, indeed, ho met with a certain amount of contumely and insult. Wo hope now that Parliament, by the passing of the bill to which the Go vernment invites its attention, will rnako ; amends!, however tardy, for what has passed, and fitly acknowledge tho propriety of Col. Whitmoro's appointment to command tho forces."

TELEGRAPH INQUIRY.

(BiTaLEORAru2!ri CIALSEpoWj Wellington, this ,)„„ lAMgladtohear t hat B o me ; B XaV agitating for a Parliamentary 2*T to inquire intotheworkingofCr1" 6: Department. The service is at!f* 8"* r ientene,and,, Le ; 0 ;;:^ has given complete satisfaction to h public ; tho only obiectioi «, . fairly be raised" to J the A CBn is the extreme parsimony wiSTS?? the officers aro treated t„i whlch is a skilled calling, and Tele ßraPhy many qualities that in other will,, qtti,tea would be remunerated hand _m i °' life sides skill, the greatest i^ y' Be* demanded and yet Ikltol^. * men, eight or nine year, in t^ vice, who draw a paltry mn BH' annum. With the exSpSKn of n^ who are too well paid, the s »l„.? *$*> bo fully 20 per eenPt higher afc^ Committee might ulsomL?^ tions regarding the Telephone foX^ the concessions recently made » Government to subscribers boine nf it" most meagre and unsatisfactory char ac te

BILLS BEFORE PARLIAMENT.

WHOM OUR SPECIAL lOlPom'BH]

Wellington, this'day I have been favoured by the member L Dunedin Central with an early C op yo{ th Employment of Females and Others At 1881 Amendment Act ISBS, which tneaj he intends asking leave to introduce at J day's (Tuesday's) sitting, and eettin, ,i second reading fixed for Thursday »«f 7 get over a difficulty encountered »L prosecution was instituted under a Amendment Act of last session >' vn person" has been defined as Xr B" ing boy between the ago 0 f Handled no one shall employ a young person fcgS than eight hours in one aay N 0 _Z ore may be employed as saleswoman afterC employed in a factory during the T„ 6 lhis provision prevents an evasion of tv Act of last session in a way wh i ch ™_ c pointed out by Mr W _rdell, £__ Zf£s ft&&fac^fift 5 %•£ of a factory failing^ preVaKS on examination with all necessaii „' formation, or obstructing iaJLJI' is liable to a penalty of £10. X Ctft portant provision is that the onus of nrov' ing a child is not of the age stated by tk uuormation is thrown on tho defendant Lust years Act is repealed m,« Administration Act Amendment is 'S regulate the distribution of the separata property of a married woman dying jrZ tato, separate property being defiS to mean all real and personal propert, belonging to a married woman at the tin™ of her marriage or acquired by her after marriage by her own labour. Thepropertv of a married woman dying intestate shall bo distributed in accordance with the distribution of the estate of a husband had ho died intestate, leaving a widow. Infants under 21 years of age may make will.if married.

SOUTHERN TELEGRAMS.

Destructive Fire,

Invekcabgill, this day The bakehouse, stable, harness and hongs ot J. E. Black, Winton, were destroyed by fire at ono o'clock this morning. Fatal Colliery Accident, Mr Lockhait, manager of the Orepiiki Coal and Shale Company, who was injured while coming up the shaft last week, died at Riverton last night. Irish Volunteer Corps. The Irish Volunteer corps haß been in formed by the Minister of Defence, that as hostilities are now improbable, Government will only accept the services of new corps ns honorary corpß. The members have decided to offer their servics on that footing. The Minister in his letter expresses gratification at the public spirit which prompted the offer.

Chbistchurcu, this day. — The man drowned at Sumner was named Derri... Ho had rowed across the eEtuary to visit friends, and on getting into fhe boat to return the boat capsized. His body is not yet recovered.

CORRESPONDENCE.

Tho Band Contest

(To the Editor.)

Sik,—l trust you will bo able to ailbidme space in your columns to reply to my critic!. In last Thursday's issue Mr Wilson returns to tho churges, commencing his attack by accusing me of "handling the truth very carelessly." If my memory doea not fail mo, Mr Wilson's memory seems to have failed him in tho short space of forty eight hours. I did not say that the Hobson Band was placed in the coil test, but before the Artillery.' I know full well that the Thames Scottish was awarded first prize, and the Engineers second. Mr Wilson places a note of .inter rogation after tho assortion that ten of the Hobson Band were absent. Does he, then, dispute that there was that number absent! I quote the following from the "Herald"Of Monday, March Gth, ISS2:—"It should be said of the Hobson Band that ten of their number were absent from Auckland.- Being twenty strong, only ten appeared upon the ground." If that is not convincing,-'I'M prepared to furnish other evidence. Mr Wilson states that one of the judges dis sented from tho verdict. I will again quote from tho "Herald" of March6th) ISS2 :—"Herr Schmitt, as Chairman, an : nounced that the judges had unanimously agreed that the band which played second in order was awarded first prize, and the band which played third in order was awarded second prize. In announcing tins decision, Herr Schmitt said that.he might state that there was no difference of opinion amongst tho judges as to the decision at which they had arrived ; it. was per fectly unanimous." Mr Wilson eavs that I am no mu.ician. Why should be assume that ? Whether lam or not, wnat has it to do with the question at. issue I Then again, I do not, as your correspon dent would make it appoar, take upon myself the responsibility of accusing TO fessor Schmitt of incompetency. "• *°T be the voiiest presumption on my part tow so. Herr Schmitt, or any other accom plished musician, could, Ihaveno.^ouM, detect the slightest discordant note-" departure from timo, or false expression would jar upon his cultivated ear. Imereij questioned the competency of a " VIOIIOISC to judge the merits of a brass band. And I still think that one who has can practical experience in connection witfl a brass band would bo a better jqdge. -11 Herr Schmitt Ins had such experience, then my remarks ■do not apply- J" Wilson says that the "remuneration comes all the same." I ask who getsl w. Not the members of the Garrison liana. The only cue amongst them whel receives anything from that" source is tho nana master. The asso, tion that I concludel Witt a back-handed slap at the Salvation Army Band is another assumption. I .merely suggested the possibility of its bewgtw band alluded to as soliciting f "bscnptioDS. as I am under the impression that at piw"* there are only the three bands, .»rV Garrison, Artillery, nnd Salvation, in WOW ing order in Auckland. \)b, dot* M Wilson impute motives? Withßeference to tho big boomer in Saturdays issue, J would merely say that it is like his drum hollow. I hope the intelligence ofJNW readers will not be gulled by abusne epithets and stale funnyisms, and tsKeine for argument. I ought to see a doCM mightretort byquotingthepoet, loucs administer to a mind diseased. "/"JR* Whether Mr Orabam di«played good w« in taking up this correspondence, Knew g that the members of the Garrison JJM mouths aro gagged, so to speak, i «■ for fair-minded' people to decide.-* Yours, &c, S. Philpott.

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THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAK, TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 1886



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S ton i tv« fho Whole Stock for Absoluto BARGAINS Sllt , BARGAINS bargains bargains! . . ~,.., T» un" live NOTE.- I'lii" is lobe Positively T. .......tv.Sthe Lust of these Sueee.aful mid BARGAINS (~.„„(„„ sales, mid the Whole BARGAINS lahinco la to bo Bold. D nleis T.ARII VI \'s an t others w.ll do we 1 to ho pre i_ i iin'iraa «!'.'• ami secure somo of tho 8AL..A1i\!>,.,,, ui . ;1 . iiaroiins which will BARGAINS i. ,vo :obo sold. _ : tiiursiTay NOON. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, &o, PAINTINGS, VIOLINS, BOOK CASE, AC. SYMONDS-STREET. R. ARTHUR Has boon favoured with instructions from Mr Holmes, Furniture Dealer (who is retiring from business', to Sell by Public Auction, at his place of business, S\moods-street, op pose (ilen-iiile, on Thursdiiy lies.', at 11 n'oloeHnonn HIS STOCK OF 0000 HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE AND KFFKO'IS. Out- Icrv, Mnhogaiiy Ho l-cuse. Hooks. Mahogany DiningTiiblu, Wi.hint 1, o Table Glass Shade, Fruit, Violins, Oil Paintings, Diamond Rings, Watches. Sec. Sec. t. O. {RICHARDSON*] [T. M. JACKSON TO-MORROW. THREE HOUSES AND ALLOTMENT AT FOMI'ALLIER TERRACE. By Order of tho Mortgagoo. Messrs RICHARDSON AND JACKSON Havo received instinct ions to offer for Salo by Public Auction, ut their Exchange Salerooms, Durham-street, on Wediic.dny, the 17th day Of Juno, IS<5 ntl2 o'clock, ALL THAT PIECE OF LAND, Lot I Lf tiu'Fululivioii.n into lots of part ot Allotment 220f So.tion S. .üburbs of Auck land, having a fronta.'O to I'ompallier Terrace of lo feet 7 inches, with threo newly orccted Cottages of livo rooms each thereon, thoroughly well finished throughout, and fitted with every convonionco. RICHARDSON & JACKSON, Auctioneers. F. C. RICHARDSON] It. 31. JACKSON TO-MORROW. AT NOON. 2 ALLOTMENTS AT PAPAKURA. By Order of tho Mortgrgeo. Messrs RICHARDSON AND JACKSON Have received instructions to Sell by Auction ot their Exchango Salo Rooms, Durham-street West, on Wednesday, 17th June, Bt 12 o'clock, ALL THAT PARCEL OF LAND containing by admeasurement 2 roods and 32 poles, situated in tho villaee of Papa kura, and being allotments 21 and 22. of section 2, In the occupation of Mr Cole, and having a f rontago of 200 links to Princes-street. RICHARDSON and JACKSON, Auctioneers. F. C. RICHARDSON.] [T. 31. JACKSON. TO-MORROW. 5-ROOMED HOUSE AND ALLOTMENT, DEVON-STREET. BY ORDER OF THE MORTGAGEE. Messrs RICHARDSON & JACKSON Have received instructions to offer for sale by Eublio auction at thoir Exchange Salo Rooms, lurham-streot. on Wednesday, the 17th day of Jnne, 1885, at 12 o'clock, ALL that Piece of Land being Lot No. 41 ... of tho sub-division into lots of Allotment! 3 and i of Section 5 Suburbs of Auckland, hiv ing a frontaKO to Devon-stroet of 33ft; with a thoroughly well-finished new Cottago of 5 rooms erected thereon. RICHARDSON & JACKSON, Auctioneers. FRIDAY, J UNE 19th, 188& FARM OF 32G ACRES 2 ROODS. PARISH OF WAIUKU, COUNTY OF EDEN. RICHARDSON It JACKSON Have received inatruotions to Sell at their T xchnngo Sale Roinis, Durham - street, on Friday, Juno TJth, I.S-5, ALL THAT PARCEL OF LAND ON tho Waiuku and Drury Itoad, now In the ocoupntlon ot Mr D. Flannagan, being allot ment No. 113, Parish ot Waiuku East, County of Eden, containing 32(1 acrc3 2 roods of good land, fenced, anil well supplied with water, about :} laid down in prass, with some bush. Tho land is well uituatcd, having a frontage to Waiuku Road, and a navigable creek at tho back, and is capable of carrying about 100 sheop. It Is close to tltio well-known farms of Messrs Iteld and Fiavoll, and should prove a profitable Investment to a man with small capital. RICHARDSON AND JACKSON, Durham street West. TO-MORROW, At 11 o'clock. TO BE SOLD AT AUCTION UNDER BILL OF SALE. • Wo havo re c.ivod instructions from Mr Cohen to sell at our Sales Room on above date (under bill of salo). A LARGE LOT OF HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE.rerooved from the premises of Mr Hadcock, Orakei, for convenience of salo. Also, In abovo Estato, undor bill of sale, At 2 o'clock, At Mr Slater's yard, City Market,— 2 COAVS AND 1 CALF 1 HORSES DOG CART AND HARNESS. VAILE _ BRADLEY, Auctioneers SAMUEL VAILE] [JOHN DOUGLAS THURSDAY, JUNE 18, At Quarter-pact Twelve sharp, CITY PROPERTIES. CITY PROPERTIES. VAILE AND DOUGLAS Will Soil by Auction, at their Land Sale Rooms, Shortland street, THAT VALUABLE FREEHOLD PROPERTY IN HIGH-STREET, Situated opposite Messrs E. Porter and Co.'s Wholesale Warehouse and adjoining the Law Courts, and being part ot Allotment 28 of Sec tion 4, City of Auckland, and having a frontago o High-street of 63 feot, by a total depth of 113 feet 6 inches; togother with the Buildings thoreon erected, consisting of 1 SUITE OF OFFICES (brick) 1 WAREHOUSE, 3 FLOORS (wood) 1 IRON STORE. This Property will bo Bold subject to a right ot-way from High street. Also, TfALUABLE QUEEN STREET DROPERTY. Situated just above tho TOWN HALL BITE. This valuable Site, being part of Allotment 6 of Sootlon 37, has a frontage to Queen-street of 27ft by an average depth oi 88ft. The buildings consist of a substantial woodoi. buililing of three floors, comprising large W&i-ehuuse, on the ground floor 50 feot x 2'foot, with 2 fireplaces, perfectly dry: on the othor floors Is a large Shop 35 feet x 27 feet, and 6 Dwelling-roo_u j. The whole haiboen designed for easy conversion into two shops and d welllng houses. The substantial character of this build ing rondcrs it well adapted for storage or for a manufactory. Tho drainage is perfect. J Also, COMFORTABLE 7 _OOMK1) HOUSE IN SELWYN-STREKT, together with Allotment, 51 _c 150 feet, held under Lease from the Ci'y Council for 31 years, at a rental of £3 p?r annum This houso ia fitted with every convenience of water, gas, gas stove, waslihouso, fowlhouso, etc. Furlhor par! Icvl'irs can he obtained on appli cation to Auctioneers. • VAILE AND DOUGLAS, Land and Estate Auctioneers, Shortland strcefc,



THURSDAY, JUNE 18. THE REMUERA YARDS. For Sale, on Thursday. Juno 18, at 1 o'clock, _rtii_ _f k HEAD WELL-FATTED £\3\J CATTLE Dairy Cows, Store Cattlo 800 Fat and Storo Sheep Fat and Storo Pigs ALFRED BUCKLAND. nOUNTEY CATTLE SALES. Drury—Wednesday, Juno 17 Papakura—Wednesday, Juno 21 ALFRED BUCKLAND. TUESDAYS. THB HAYMARKBI SALE OP WOOL, BHEEPSKJNB, HIDES, TALLOW, HAY, and STRAW. aaoh TUESDAY, at i 3 o'clook. .•\LFI'.ED~BUCKLAND. IV. S. COCIIKANK.] LJA3. DACKK TOMORROW. ;NEW BOOKS ! NEW BOOKS ! Tho Subscribers will soil at thoir Rooms. Qticen- Btroct, on Wednesday, Juno 17. Nt 11 oe.ock, " i\i\ VOLU ME S FIRST-CLASS 0"/\" NEW BOOKS, just landed, consist ing of-rliamlvrs'sEneyclopiclhi, lOvols ; Car lyle's Works; St. .lohn and Seven Churches; S-.-reil Art. Illustrated; Decorative Figures; Portrait C.'illnry; Drako and Anson ; Dobretts Bu'oneui"e ■ Snort und Travel; Gibbon's Roman K-nii'ire ■' India nnd its Princes: Webster's Dictionary; Alnsworlh's Liilin Dictionary; Heokof Date. ; Chivalry ; Hrookes'sCnxelte. r ; l.i.uiliin's Trees and Shrubs; Mammalia; lno l-'-irth ■ Viii-a ; UoUlsmith's Works ; Churches of Leniloii ; Life cf Wellington: Cjgo Birds; Til, a of the r.irileva: Huinbolill's Travels; Novels, Mngnxiiuw; Turkey ami Russia; French History ; Human Knee, See., &o. ' Catalogues ou application. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. DURHAM YARD.1 ij'Oß SALE, at the Durham VariU I. every Tuesday, at 11 o'clock, HIDES. TA..LOW, WOOL, and SKINS HUNTER k NOLAN JOHN T> UCHA NA N. WHOLESALE GROCER, TEA, COFFEE, & SPICE MK3CHANT, CUSTOMS-STREET, AUCKLAND. Tolegraph Address: , I Telephone Exohange "Kaglo/'Auokland. I No, 55 yp^" ■:■: --.:..^>•- :^V The Advortiser desires special attention to his Celebrated Brands of BLENDED INDIA AND CHINA TEAS. Since thoir introduction tho greatly increased demand for them substantially proves thoir excellence, and confirms tho high esteem which the Public have justly accorded thorn. Tho following distinctive brands all bear his Trado Mark on tho labols, nnd arc packed in lib nnd Jib packets, also in 61b 101b, and 40!b tins, viz :— BLI.NDED INDIA AND CHINA TEAS. HOUSEHOLD COUNTESS DUCHESS PRINCESS EMPRESS Brands. BLENDED PURE INDIAN TEAS VICEROY. ZEMINDAR. SPREAD-EAGLE BAKING AND YEAST POWDERS. These Powders, since their introduction, have been accorded by the public tho re ception their excellence desorves, and only require a trial to bo more universally u»ed. Attention is requested to tho following analytical report:— "Laboratory, Hobson-street. Auckland, June 13. 1881 -I have sampled the Baking Powder in tit", hulk, prepared by Mr John Buchanan. Mer chant., An kl.nid, nnd have analysed tho same, ■:r,.l fin,l tho constituent:! pure and well-pronor tinned. The result, proves thia article to ho superior to any either importod or coloninlly prepared that hii* been submitted to mo, and I can, therefore, confidently recommend it to the public.—(Signed) J. A. POND, Colonial Analyst." Each tin boars his Registered Trade Mark. Sold by Grocers and Storekeepers Generally. he STOCK of GENERAL GROCERY' and Oilmen's Mores comprises a Splendid Assort ment, which is constantly being replenished by importation;) from European, American, and Australian Markets. JUST RECEIVED, EX S.S. BUCEPHALUS, from Caloutta, via Melbourne, 200 DRUMS BULK CASTOR OIL. Catalogues on Application. To those about to commence business, attention is drawn to tho great advantage of being in a position to offer tho Celebrated and Popular Brands of Spread Eagle Teas, Baking and Yeast Powders, etc., and to secure other special induce ments which I am prepared to offer, TOHN TiUOHANAN, WHOLESALE GROCER, OUSTOMS-STREBT, AUQgIANU. WOMAN'S TjIRIEND, MRS DR. STUART'S "pIAMOUS TjIEMALE DEMEDIEa T>ie following Extracts from Testimonials will bo read with interest :— Symonds-street, Auckland, February 7,1885.— Sir,—l wish Mrs Dr. Stuart's Remedies a great success. I have not found anything to do me the good that thoy have. I was very WBak and unwell, but by taking two bottles of the Tonlo I am now well and strong again. I consider tho medloine very usoful for young women. — Barah , Parnell, Auckland, February S, 1885 Sir — I can gladly speak for Mrs Dr. Stuart's Pills; they have done me the greatett possible good. They are indeed the female's friend, as previous to using them I sulltred greatly from headache, langour, &c, but now enjoy the best of health. —Yours sincerely, Jane Evans. Ponsonby, Auckland, February 11,1885.—Sir, I had almost despaired of gotting my strength back again, when I purohased a bottle of tho Tonlo and a box of each of the Pills, and words cannot express my gratltudo tor the good they have done me.—Gratefully, Amok B . Mount Eden. March 9, 1885.—Sir,—I have need various drugs, ouoh as Pennyroyal. Hiera Piora, and Steel, but have not found anything so certain and convenient as Mrs Dr. Stuarrs Pills, which I oan highly recommend to all fe males. Thoy are wonderful in preventing head, ache and other painful troubles.—Yours, &0.. Elizabeth —. ipiE JjADIES' ICONIC) 3aand 4s Cd per This excellont Tonlo enriches and purities the blood. Improves tho appetite, restores colour, tone, and vitality, thereby removing headache, debility, nervousness, waakness, and the de pressions from whloh bo many females Buffer. IJ__ JjADIES' QALENDAR / OR \ PILLS 12s 6d and 4s 6d pc™ MALK' _ r I box. These Pills are justly estoeined for their great value in preventing discomfort, Buffering, and lnconvonlence, and for periodical use are the most reliable and rrompt modicine ever brough to woman's aid. rjTBE TOADIES' piLLS, Is 6d per box. , m° r the rolle{ and preventative of headaohei billtou.ness, giddiness, constipation, liver com plaints indigestion, paiiiß in the chest, back, and sides, &o. SOLE WHOLESALE AND RETAIL AGENT 3 FOB AUCKLAND, N.Z. — MR S. GILBERT;) Next Lennox's, Stationer, Chemist, j QUEEN-STREET. MR T. A. CRAWFORD, 1 „„„„„„ Chemist, , NEWTON. To bo had of all rcspootable Chemists and Drugcists. BRETT'S AUCKLAND ALMANAC, 1885. The whole ot tho edition boingcompletely sold OU., One Hhillmg will he paid for every Copy in goodjgmlitu^raught back to tho Star Office. ITfcOOR PLATES, Stottcil Platoa, Dies, OffiM Monograms, etc., Engraved at the Star ]V|"USIC, Portraits, La'ndscapos, oto.", »"eBXABOinc? 110' 1 ' n Mluiatur°*ndColOurt



.ill 0 0 TING SEASON, IS 85 GUNS!! GUNS!! GUNS!! D. EVITT, OUNMAKKR, 851. QUEEN STREET. AUCKLAND. Tho ndvertioor having a vory hove Slock ot tuns, both Uroo oh-10-iling and Muzzle load- UK. has ni-iiiii U.il them at a considerable IKDUCI'ION FOR CASH. S r. d. Single barrel Guns from .. .. o n 0 lloiible-liiu'iol lluna from .. .. U1) 0 Dnihlt'.-bii'.rel ILL. Guns fioin .. 1 l."> 0 Slnglo-lmrrol JI.L. Guns from ..500 Curtis anil Harvey's Rest Quality Diamond UrainOunpowdor.. Infill por lb, FFF Gunpowder Us 0-1 „ Shot 0.1.51tt ~ t'at'trldgo Caeca. 12 guago, sa, (is ami 7s por 100. Kvkry Oriuai Kind ok Hiiootiko Material Equally Cmkai'. KLICY'S CENTRAL FIltK CARTRIDGES, 12 guugo, loadod with the Now IC.(J. Powder. lUNWORK OF EVERY DESCRIPTION DONE PROMPTLY and EFFICIENTLY. IMPORTER OF PAIN'd CELEBRATED FIREWORKS. D. EVITT, GUNMAKKR AND IMPORTER, 25-1 —Qu ____>t-STI.EET, AUCKLAND, — 25-t Wholosalo and Retail. t-_TSi_xi) fob Price lists. Y. pa a 0 0 0 vl, JL . OPTICIAN, MATHEMATICAL AND NAUTIOAO INSTRUMENT MAKER, SnOUTLAND-fITSKKT. ALWAYS IN STOCK apeotsolos ana Eye-glaS-iOB of ovory klutl an seen, ate lit gur.riuitecd Opr.vi i.hijiios of suporior quality Tolosoopoj, Binocular Flohl (-lusHee anil Mioroscopeo, powerful and cheap Thocdolltoti. Mining Compasses, Drainage Levels ADney Lovols., Prismatic Comptiaaos Drawing Icstruinonta, Soulco, Parallel Relnr* Uhlye' Logs yortnr.ta, ConvpßCSi.a, Binnacle B:iromoto_o, Thcrmomctoi'3. Hydrometer. Klootrla Bell". StiUtorloa, and Fittings r.tiignotln v.nn i.nlvanlo Medical Machines Maiilo Lf tenia and Sllilt-a, Hand Magnifier. Storoosoi ;ns and Slldus, Graphoscopos Steam I! iiges and Tubing, S.illnomi.tor» Amateur Pno.ograpblo Cameras lU3T RKC_"TVKD— Self-togi'rtorlnß Anorolit naromxi^r' Also. ANEROIDS FOR LOBBIES, with Handsomoly-carvcd Frames. wasßßMi-Ntr. j» »v_uu mm imPAmnij OPPOSITE TIIK POST-OFFIOK. LIGHT HARNESS HORSES, SADDLE HORSES, and all kinds of SPRING VEHICLES. Hired. Bought, and Sold, at CROWTHKR'S VICTORIA STABLES WKLIESLEY STREET. Tp^sES_risiffiis?a[®fflr* JB. B L A I X I H, • VIOTORIA-STREBT, IMPORTER OF BUILDKRS' & FURNISH XNG IRONMONGERY DlR'tOT FROM MAXUTACTURMW, lies for Sale, at Low ltntos— Carpenters' Tools Nails, Locks, Hinges Kitchen Ranges Register Grates, in great Varfoty Marble nnd enamolled Slate Mantelpieces Largest Stock in Auckland Marble, Klectroplato, Curb, and other Fenders Galvanized Iron, Sheet Lead, and Zinc 31ate, Cement, and Plaster INSPECTION INVITE" ' I ' l_T A~~ -JL. I A -JL. JSu.a / Unrivalled /fy/\ - /o7 O U 8.//W I ffl* I /YD/ 4BOUNDIHB /o7 ■ \ti£y Strength ■ 4iIGH QUALITY. TQIX TENSION OF PREMISES. LETTS, WOODWARD & CO., IRONMONGERS & HOUSE FURNISHERS UPPER SYMONDS-STREET, Finding tho present accommodation too limited for their trado, have decided to make EXTENSIVE ALTERATIONS & ENLARGE THEIR PREMIKSS, MAKING SPECIAL REDUCTIONS FROM PRESENT PRICES Topravent Goods getting damaged during same. Leading LOW LINKS as follows :- Bedsteads, Matttrasses, Spring MattrassoH, Linoleums, Oiloloths, Mats, Porambulatora Ranges, Register Grates, Colonial Ovons Fenders, Flroirons, Lamps, See. In future, our STOCK will consißtof that of a COMPLETE FURNISHING WAREHOUSE. rgIELEGRAPH LINE OF COACHES. IMPORTANT NOTICE TO TOURISTS AND OTHERS. W. K. Carter begs to nnnounoe that on and after TUESDAY, 29th January, 1831, he will Run a Coach through to tho Hot Lakes, Ohine mutu (conveying Passengers and Parcels), leav ing Cambridge on TUESDAYS and THURS DAY S, at 1 a.m., returning from the Lakes on VVEDNESDAYS and FRIDAYS, at 7 a.m. Singlo Fares, £115a; or Return Tickets, avail able for one week after date of iasuo, £3. All Passengers to he Booked at tho Offlc. before leaving Buggies and Saddlo Horses, with experienced drivers, to order on the shortest notice. Order* by telegram or Letter promptly attended to, Cambridge, J»»uar.T "3.188!. Passengers Booked at H. H. Hayr and Cos., Hloih-street. Auckland. "mHE PRACTICAL HOME PHYSL JL CIAN." By H. M. Lymans, M.A., M.D.; W. T. Belfleld, M.A., M.D.; A. W. Jonea, M.A., M.D.; Chris tlanFenges,M.A.,M.D. Finely illustrated. Over 6,000 copies sold In the Middle Island! n 1881. Dr. Philson : " I believe It to be tho mos valuable compendium cf Domestic Medloin and Surgery yet published." Dr. Dawson: "It contains a vast fund of valuablo Information, written in plain, concise language, devoid of all unnecessary technicali ties, and, therefore, easily understood." DM. MaunSl-L__, Dunodin: "The best Hook ever published on Popular Medical Science." Dr. Prins, Christchurch: "Tho boat Book for tho Housanold yet published. Dr. Clohs, Invorcarglll: " Far In advanoo of all other books on tho samo oubioct. Tho Healtfc Editorof the'"Otugo Witness": "The best book of the kind thrir, I have como Borons yot." For full toaiimoniala oeo handbills. W. R,~HAKVEY, BOOK DKALE ' 138, GREK-81BKET.



CASH VERSUS CREDIT. IN consoquonco of the roduction in prico of Now Zealand Tweeds, together with our rapidly increasing business, wo aro onnbled to reduce our prices, and give the enor mous discount of 4s in tho £■ Inspection invitod. Largest Stock in Auckland to select from. Tho following is a List of our Prices, all of which aro guaranteed Now Zealand Tweeds, and thoroughly shrunk. Torms Net Cash. Whon Bonding orders please add tho following amount for postage :-Coat, 2s; Trousers, Is; Vest, Cd NEW ZEALAND TWEED CO., Shortland street, nearly opposite Post-ollico. — i~~ — Quality No. 4. Quality No. 1. Quality No. 2. Quality No. 3.. Best Saddlo Tweod. Suit Tron. & Vest Trou Unit Trou. Se. Vest Trou -.nil Trou. Se Vest Tron. Suit Trou. & Vest Trou. 3,3/- 1/7/- lfl/-|3/15 1/13/- 10.'- I/!/- 1/17,0/- 23/0/-1/10/ 2/-/- 26/- C \ Measurement for Coat— ijk__sZ3» \J l in '_', From neck seam to . T'tSs** ! !t lo I 10,1, From seinn r.l g 31 " f _/" >|uii'd opening I V I U I I _j>i-^ clinic what puukets you I 1 1 'Ma \ \ l\ Measurement for Vest— A t-j \7.\ 2 , \\ 1 / / Riuiinl clii'st nniler cunt / W \ -23 i % \ I K,""!lS,n,"'?it'''i,'','kto''i'C- / M \ M_ K.JX } iliiiri^iiprniiigaiiiltliei, / if- -||3 I I \\ Measurement for Trousers I mf\ 1 1 Wlicthor por.kutß to lio / « I 8 1 I lloi., Kroni top of trousers / iJf I -^ I |\ I | Round ll'iigh \ M I \ 1\ I 4, Itouuil knee \ Si 4.1 V I \ 1 i, ltuunil bottom of boot V #i I iA* \ I P | Whim ffndlr.A yrr.i m I | |J V X ?____• New /.ciiliind any gar- Js_m <___Li!Si / U)>~~ \ -. V_r^_— ment required, as per Jp*^ •/ j_\ ° J \Js\*do&-£- I,rlcol' ißt- THE "CASTLE "DRAPERY HOUSE, JUNCTION OF QUEEN AND GREY STREETS. rmost sincerely thank tlio pul.lic for the very largo support and confidence we have received since opening our GRAND NEW PREMISES. W. & J. BEEHAN & CO. o DRESS and SILK DEPARTMENT. -We havo also to intimate to tho public that wo arc in possession of all tho LEADING NOVELTIES for tin's season, both in Dress and Fancy (looils. Fashionable Dress Hoods, from 7_d. up. Hood value in Black and Coloured Ottomans and Droches, all Silk, 2s. lid. up. Black and Coloured Silk Velvets and Velveteens, newest shades. In the MANCHESTER DEPAKTMENT our Cu-tcuis commence from Is. lid. dozen up. Towki.s, 'is. lid. dozen to ss. each. Fi.anni.i.s, Hi.ankkts, Siikktincs, Etc., at all prices to suit the limes. Also a large parci'l of Job floods in all departments, bought at largo discount oil' usual price, which wc shall give our customers the benefit of. Black and Coloured Jerseys—a scarce line—we have just received. CLOTHING DEPARTMENT.-In this Department wo havo a full rnngo of Goods ; also several .101! LINES. Men's Sac Coats (lined), 10s. Gd. and 12s. Gd. Tww.li TiinfsKits(tomatch), os. lid. Dukss Siiikts, 2s. did. up. Workisii Shirts, from Is. 10il. A Ooon Csf.i'l'i. TwKK.n Suit for 2.is. Od., -7s. (id., and 325. (id., nearly half prico. Tlio balance of the Clothing is mostly Goelong and Now /.calami Tweeds. In the MILLINERY and UNDERCLOTHING DEPARTMENT wc will be found most reasonable, nnd oar HATS and BONNETS, mostly made to order, cannot bo excelled as far ns stylo und taste go, The DRESSMAKING DEPARTMENT.—To the Ladies.—This is tho largos! and most successful department in tho colony. Wo turn out, to ordor, in the newest styles and perfect fitting, up to forty iirkssks pkii wi.kk. MISS DEMPSEY attends to the wants in this department with her acknowledged ability, and all orders can now be turned out on tho ihortcst notice. Also Habits, Dolmans, etc., etc. tOT The Premises being our own property, and being conducted by ourselves principally, we will sell the best class of goods at lower prices than any other house in the trade, our aim being to keep only the best Article obtainable. W. nnd J. B. and Co. would bo sorry to bind Customers to tho strict cash system nt present connected with tlio trade. Come with or without money, and wo will troat, you decently and with civility, and any goods botighl not approved of will bo exchanged. _K_T Five per Cent. Discount for Cash at time of purchase. "0-1 _p W. & J. BEEHAN & CO., The GREAT DRESSMAKING and FASHION ESTABLISHMENT, MILLINERS, CLOTIIIKKS, OKNI.Ii.U, DItAI'KRS, AND SILK MKIU'KI.S, Junction of Queen and Grey Streets, Auckland. FIRE. FIRE. FIRE. the SALVAGE STOCK ! SALVAGE STOCK SALVAGE STOCK SALVAGE STOCK FItOM THE LATE FIRE AT OWEN AND GRAHA MS OWEN AND GRAHAM'S WILL BE SOLD AT SAMUEL COOMBES & CO.'S, COMMENCING ON ffBT ' *& FRIDAY NEXT. ENORMOUS BARGAINS. GREAT SACRIFICES. ALL MUST BE CLEARED AT ONCE. SAMUEL COOMBES & CO., CANADA BUILDINGS, \ QUBEN-STEEBT.



SAVED AT LAST. None Need Despair llopo for tlio Hopeless. 10, King-slroot, Sydney. Oknti.kmkn —For ininiy years I havo iiillVi'id f inn :it-Uto chronic dsspensia. In orncr o rid my.-elf of it I have I ravelled nil over the vorld. iiiiri lee., treated by the most eniin.-nt li.etors in marly every civilised land, bin viihont nvnil. Only lust year I spent a holiday ... the 11 ti i .Moiiiiliiiiia.iilHtiiiiiiiig from bu.i -.."■mhli gellior, aid nb-o Undertook a journey to in- popular houl h retorts of Victoria, but .ill,out i a ring any auprociiihlo roliol. Inviiig read a., iiiuoli about the merit i i.iiiburg Ti a 1 was inilucul to usi jit, urn! I t.in li-ippy t. any with auch hem lieml nsulis tlnir- I write this without 0 leitnlioii not as a tealini ny thoughtlessly ivon without proper irlut, ' ut an the honest re .■iimmeiiilntion of a cintefi.) siill'en r. and will ink it tin by I'iv n llii". cc a-d personal assur ii.ee. i nin i,h we.l kn wn as most S-ydnej mo elinnla, and In it! win stiller from ihoro • iioi'.-i'lo-w pun), sof ill sin psi.'i. I enriii sily com iieiul sour llniiibiirg Tea. .yours fiillhfiilly, 11. SULTAN. Wholesale Def.Ot for Auckland til. LEVY & CO., QU Kl-N STHKKT, AUCKLAND. V II IJ H <> 51 E> A N ADDRESS TO THE TROOPS. "EVERY MAN TO DO HIS DUTY." ItY T I.KtiltAM i-'olili rant NY« s. u'h 'A hi- ! Aciiinlod by .. . -ii u...f lojn.lt-m.il pi.mi.i ... . y..ii h..ve voli.n i.'nv. i im-i a. ivi,c, 'have In . v ini.ii.j ■ .1 .a i.ii It. ii .-. |.i... ..ii il imi gi.in i i.i n.ee !«"-•■ v., in I, ci.iii j foe, in a f luy.u anil. 11. I.call el the n.luuj la Willi, an., Iln- . y i 1 Iho wn )' il. 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"fpilE AUCKLAND 3TAR' ISA GAZETTE fOH VIIIC PU W.IOATION 0V ALL NOTICES IN IIKXATION TO BOROUGH COUNCILS, COUNTY COUNCILS HIGHWAY BOARDS &a fTIHE NEW ZEALAND FARMER, BEE AND POULTRY JOURNAL YOU JUNE CONTAINS THE FA KM —Opera-1 from Heekoopors, lions for Juno and | Bottling Down in July, Deep Cultiva-i Now Zealand, The thin, l.'evieo for pull-1 Markets. Ing Stumps (iluatrn-' EDITOR! *L — The ted). Flevating 11! Beet roiitSutriirQuoß- Slaughtered Hecf i tion, North Otago A. (illustrated), Practical nnd I. ABaociatlon, Fencing | Orange Culture, Tho LIVE STOCK—Jrrnoy Influonceof Agrlcul t'attlo at llomelillua-1 tural Societies. Go tratod). Draught vcrnmtnt Assistance lloraes, Pi rcontugo Ito Farmers, Injurious of Lambs. I Insects, Misa Onno- TIIK DA I ItY-Merits) rod's Itn.ort. Jorsoy Cows, How to! SPECIAL INDUS- Prevent Milk Fever. I THIKS - Tobacco Making 11 Milker, En- Culture, Tlio Caper ailage and the Dairy, l'lnnt tillu-tratod), (lilt-edged Butter. Sotno Special Crops THE UAKDEN-Opo- (continiicdl. rations for June, Is TIMHKK GAZETTE. Trenching Always KDITOIt's LETTER Judicious 1 Brussels HON, Enquiry l)e- NprouU llllustratcd), nartmont. Pruning .Shrubs. TDK POULTRY ThoFRUITGHO WRR YARD - Plymouth Orchard Notes. Tho Kookß (illustrated). Vino, Applo Duchoas High flyors. Judging of Oldenburg (illt.s- by a Standard, trated). Blackberries HOME and HOUSE uud ltaspborrios (il- HOLD, luatn-tccl), Tho l'ro- THIS MONTH'S SUP -1 ligation of Small PLEMKNT consiats i'lults. of Mr J. A. Pond's THE APIARY- Hints nblo Addreßs just de fer June, Inairucttonß ltvercd beforo tho to Boglnnors in Bee- Auckland Institute. 1-ooping (Illustrated), It dlsoussos many Market Quotations, matters of groat mi Humblo Bocs, Bay portanco to ogricul- Vlow Apiary. Lottcrs turlsts. ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION '..10s (Payable in advance). THE NEW ZEALAND GOVERNMENT LIFE INSURANCE ASSOCIATION. Dirbctobß: Tho Hon. Sir Julius Vogel, K.C.M.G., Colonial Treasurer (Chairman) W. S. Reid, Esq., Solicitor-Goneral ..• 9; O-ivin, Esq., Secretary t* „o Treasury H. C. Hamcrton, EBq., Publio TrUßteo Nicholas Iteid, Esq., Merchant, J.P. J. 11. Bethuno, Esq, Land and Oommlsslon Agent, J.P. G. V, Sr.annon, Eeq., Merchant, rf.ft H. D. Bell, Ksq , Barristor G. Fiaher. Esq . M.H X.. J.P. Geo. S, Graham, Esq., J.P. This Association Is the only Office whioh pos sesses Government Security acd proffers to the public tho combinod advantages of MUTUAL ASSURANCE WITH LOWEST PREMIUMS, AND INVIOLABLE STATE GUARANTEE. After 15 years' existence, tho Office has now AC'IiUIUULATKU TONUS exceeding ONE MILLION STERLING. Its Annual Income exceeds .. _ £280,0C0 It offers tho most Liberal Conditions extant. An Insuranco of £1,200. at tho premium charged clsewhoro for £1,000. equi\ alent to AN IMMEDIATE BONUS OF £200, In addition to Full Participation in Profits. 1 Branches In all tho principal Towns in tho Colony, and Agonoios at all the Monoy Order Post offices in the Colony. ■ D. M. LUCKIE. Head Offii/C, Wellington, 7th April, 1885. A. and Gr. Price, • ENGINEERS, BOILERMAKERS, ! IRON AND BRASS FOUNDERS, ' ANP GENERAL MACHINISTS, ' THAMES, Hare for sale the following Machinery :— , 1 Portable Engine, by Hornaby & Co., 8 h.p. 1 Horizontal Engine, double cylinder, lWm. diameter. 2iiii. stroke 1 Horizontal Engine, lOin. by 18in, stroke 1 Launch Engine, IJin. by sin. stroke I 1 Multitubular Boiler, 17ft. long by sft. diameter ] 1 Cornish Boilor, 20't„ long by lift, diameter 1 Cornish Boilor. ISfr. long by sft. diameter 1 Cornish Boiler. 17ft. long by Ift. 6in. diametor a 1 Cornish Boiler, Ifl. t, long by sft, diameter t 1 Cornish Boilor, lofi. long by ift. Giu. diameter y 1 Vertical Boiler, Field tubea, 7ft. x 3ft. tin.; new A quantity of second-hand Quarti-crushiui v Plant. ~~— • v Estimates supplied for all classes of Engineering ° Work.—Makers of Sawmill and Quartz- S cnishing Machinery, Turbine VYheols, li Hydraulic Machinery, Timbor Jacks, ti and Patent Safety Catches for J Warohouso and other lift n Cngea. P