THE INDIAN AND COLONIAL EXHIBITION.

(From Our London Correspondent.)

London, April 6. The first meeting of the Royal Commis sion appointed for the purpose of organising the Indian and Colonial Exhibition of 1880 was held at Marlborough House on Monday week, under the presidency of the Piinco of Wales, All the Australasian Commissioners attended, Sir F. D. Bell representing New Zealand.

Tho Prince of Walos made, or rather read, a long address, in which he recapitu lated the objects of thoExhibition, and nar rated the steps successfully taken towards the formation of a guarantee fund. Al' tho colonies had, ho said, volunteered the sums required of them in most generous fashion, and besides a large number of private firms were spontaneously coming for ward with large amounts. Tho Prince added that he had looked forward to an exhibition of this description for many years. was essentially one of a national and Imperial character, and in this respect differed with former shows iv which trade rivalry and profit largely predominated. "No such opportunity," said His Koyal Highness, of becoming practically acquain ted with the economic condition of our colonies and the Indian Empire has over been nffordod in this country. Tho attrac tive display in the Indian and Colonial Courts at tho Paris Exhibition of 187S could only bo witnessed by a comparatively small number of tho population of these islands, millions of whom may bo expected to view and profit by tho ovidence which tho exhibition of 188G will afford of tho marvellous progress mode by their fellow-countrymen beyond tho seaa. I a_Bo trust that this gathering may serve oven a higher purpose, and be the means not only of giving a stimulus to commercial interests and intercourse, but of strengthening that bond of union between Her Majesty's subjects in all parts of tho Empire, tho growth and manifestation of which aromostsinceroly appreciated by ua all. The Princo further announced that as President it was his intention to take the came active part in tho work of this Colonial Exhibition as ho did at the Paris Exhibi tion in 1878. Tho details of the executive duties will devolvo as in tho enso of tho Fisheries and Healthories upon Sir Philip Cunliffe Owen, assisted by the representa tives of the various colonies, who will, I gather, " boss " their own respective courts. Commemorative medals are to be given to all the exhibitors in place of the usual ' jury awards, the idea being that it would be unfair to place the smaller colonies in competition with the greater. This is not such a happy idea as it at first appears, in deed I fear the lack of awards may prejudice the show. Many trades and big firms exhibit solely in tho hopo of securing gold or silvor medals. True, tho Princo of Wales says ho wishes to excludo "trado rivalry—" trade rivalry" it was which made succossos of the Fisheries and Healthories. Perhaps tho most interesting portion of the Prince's address referred to the facilities for sight-Becing in England and Scotland whicli are to be placed at tho dis posal of tho thousands of tourists from India and the Australias who are expected to visit London next summer. Tho various Agonts- General havo, I understand, already com municated with the managers of tho great steamship companies re reduced fares, &c.; indeed, your advertising columns may already contain intimations on tho subject. With regard to courtesies to be shown visitors by tho Com mission, the Princo spoke as follows:—It has been suggested that advantage should bo taken of tho great numbers who will doubt less visit England during tho Exhibition from tho colonies and from India to procuro for them special facilities for visiting the great manufacturing centres and chief places of interest in Great Britain, not only asan oxpressionof welcome, hutthatthoyand wo may profit by a comparison of thoir o.vn with tho more matured commercial systems of tho mother country, and that, by bring ing manufacturers, producers, and con sumers together, an impetus may be given to the general oxtension of industry and ■trade. Negotiations are in progress to effoct this object, which I hope may result, not only in mutual advantago, but in proving to our fellow-subjects thnt they are as welcome elsewhere in Groat Britain as I am sure they will be in tho metropolis. " In conclusion," said tho Prince, winding up his long speech, lot mo express tho hopo that this great undertaking, and tho many occasions for friendly intercourse n'ith our follow-subjeots from India and tho colonies which it will afford, may convey to thorn tho assuranco that, while wo are deeply moved by tho spirit of patriotism they have lately shown in desiring to bear their share in the graver trials of the country, we, on our part, wish to participate in every effort to further and develop their material interests—interests which wo feel to be inseparably bound up with tho prosperity of the Empire. We must remember that, as regards the colonies, they are tbe legitimate and natural homes, in future, of the moro adventurous and enorgetic portion of tho population of these islands. Their progress, and their power of providing all that makos lifo comfortablo and attractive, cannot, therefore, but bo a matter of serious concern to us nil. And, as regards India, the in creasing knowledge of that vast Empire, and the rapid and easy means of com munication to all parts of it which now exist render its remarkable and varied pro ducts, and its social and political condition, a source of yearly increasing interest and importance te us. For the attainment of tho purposes I have indicated, I am sure I may rely on your friendly co-operation and assistance, in your several localities, and within tboephoroof your individualinfluonco. Although it has been impossible from tho pressure of thoir duties elsewhere for some members of the commission to be present at this meetintr, I am gratified by the assurance from thorn that we may nono the less rely on their practical and earnest assistance on every occasion in furthering the work which has boen entrusted to us, and achieving the important ends which I trust may flow from its successful accomplishment. It only remains for mo to express my cordial thanks to you for your kindness in at tending here to-day, and my confidence that 1 shall continue to receive tho samo mea sure of support which it has been my good fortune to obtain from many of you on for mer occasions.

Speeches of an unimportant character were also madeby Lord Derby and others, but they contained nothing of special in terest, and need not be quoted.

INSURANCES ON THE TARA NAKI FIRE.

The following is a revised list of insurances en the New Plymouth firo :—

New Zealand.—The total loss ia £1,200, but particulars are not to hand. Fire Association.—Owen and Graham's sample rooms, £500 ; Ford's, £500. United.—Jackson, Lightband, and Co.'s stock, £150; Avery's stock, £100. This Company also has £150 on Noonan's and £250 on Francis's stocks, which wero damaged by removal. National. —W. K. Hulke's building, £250; Stehr's stock, £100; Jackson and Lightband's Btock, £300; and Brasche's fancy goods stock, £300, were damaged by water.

South British. — Slanders and Co.'s shop. £250; Pnris's shops and hall, £200. Northern.—Loss £1,100. Australian Mercantile.—£9oo. Colonial.—£ 800.

London and Lancashire.—£7oo,

Norwich Union.—Brasche's shop, £300 ; Ford's shop and stock, £300; Avery's stock £100.

Standard. —Hallenstein's stock, £500; Avery's.stock, £150; Ford's stocK. £500; Brasche's building, £500. Union.—Courtney's, £400.

Remember This.

If you are sick Hop Bitters will surely aid nature in making you well whon all else fails.

If you are costive or dyspeptic or are suffoi- Ing from any other of the numerous diseases of the stomach or bowela, it ia your own fault if you remain 111, for Hop Bitters is a sovereign remedy in all such complaints.

If you are wasting away with any form of Kidney disease, stop tempting Death this moment, and turn for a curs to Hop Bitters. If you are Nervous use Hop Bitters. It you are n, frequenter, or aroeMent of a mias matlo dißtrioJ, barricade your Bysteni against the Bcourgo of all countries—malarial, epidemic bilious, and intermittent fevers-by the uso of American Co.'s Hop Bitters. iJr ?f? v ha7 e roug J n' P^Pl?. orsallow skin, bad s™"',, painB SS d aohes. Bnd feel miserable 5 e KewU^ ,Ho2 Bitterß wiu Bive you fair skin, rich blood, and sweetest breath, and health. That poor, bedridden, Invalid, wife, siator SSS_Sv,°ls. 8?Bll*Sr' "^ YeV c made the picture of health, by American Co.'s Hop BiUere. cos£ tag but a trifle. Will you let them suffer! I__iw»i. 0 ni^S r ?? re %Pieeaaeß of tho Stomach, D2SI^ B&iiiT e?Ner^ 88.' K)dueys, Bright. 22P255: *s?°, will be paid for a case they will "K^r^^-'P^S^'^dChomlatskcep fa.NSSfi?Sfe? Wlthou! a bunoh of green Hope bottle. Bhun all othen m vile, poisonous stuff.

THE GOVERNMENT LIFE IN SERANCE ASSOCIATION.

(by telegraph—press association.)

Wellinoton, this day. The report of the Government Life Insur anco Association, to be laid before the annual meeting on tho 27th, was adopted at tlio meeting of the Board this after noon. The now proposals received during the year ended Mist December, num beied 4,520, for a total sum of £1,137,217. Of theso, '3,30.i bocamo policy-holders, insuring .t'Boo,olo ; .'!!)(> were declined. Thoso numbers aro lower than thoso of the year ISB3, but an analysis of tho business effected in the latter half of the year under notice wns fully double that of the former half. The amount paid for claims of all kinds, including endowment policies matured, and also bonus additions and allowances for prospective or intermediate bonuses, was £51,380, representing 140 poli cies insuring 123 lives. The claims through death are considerably within the expecta tions of mortality upon which the tables aro based. Discontinued policies during tho period roportcd on wero as follows : — Assurances policies, generul soction, 1,841 policies, the sum assured being £512,211, and the annual premiums, £10,314 ; assur ance policies, tomporance section, 214 policies, tho sura assured being £4.3,745, and the annual premiums, £1,294 ; endow ment policies, IG9, tho sum assured being £774, and tho annual premiums, £372. The policies in forco in the ordinary branch in bothgeneraland tomperancesectionsnum bered £20,997, insuring £0,138,475. The average amount of pdicies in forco is £292. The income of tho ordinary branch for the year was £228,434, of whicli £48,471 vim in terest on invested funds. The accumulated fund on tho 31st December last amounted to £972,775, showing a netincrcaso of £126,010. In tho industrial branch 2,679 policies were issued during the year, Of these 503, assur ing £21,426, with a total wookly premium of £19, wero adult risks ; tho remainder, for a weekly premium of 2d each, being on lives of children. On the 3lßt December the policies in force numbered 7,928, assuring £93,944. On those of children the weekly premiums on policies in forco amounted to £12,341. Tho Board are of opinion that tho new organisation will work well, and will tend to popularise the institution. Tho Board are lending, and propose to lend, considerable amounts on mortgage of real property, but thoy are very careful to inves tigate all conditions attaching to each ap plication they receive. It is proposed to establish local boards at once at Auckland, Christchurch, and Dunedin. The three elected members of the Board were opposed to it, but other members wero in favour of it.

ONEHUNGA BOROUGH COUNCIL.

At lho ordinary meeting of the Council— present: Tho Mayor, and Messrs Dun woodio, Clark, Sullivan, Hills, Shaldrick, Tapp, Robinson, Yates—a letter from Dr, Scott relative to the Board of Health and its duties provoked some feeling. Several Councillors considered it imperti nent. An offer from Miss Lundon to pay half the cost of concreting the footpaths round tho Terminus Hotel was accepted. Mr J. Robinson obtained leave to lay con crete on tho footpath in front of his premises. One case of diphtheria and one of scarlet fevor were reported. Sir Julius Vogel's telegram ro the levying of rates on the capital instead of the annual value was con sidered, tho Council resolving that it did not object to tho basis of valuation, but did object to adopting tho Rat ing Act, ISB2. The crodit balance was f355 lis Sd; liabilities under contract, £555 8s 4d. Final notice was ordered to all defaulters under the dog tax. Proposals for forming and metalling Symonds and Neweome streets, and curbing and chan selling a portion of Queen street, were thrown out.

MR BALLANCE AND TE WHITI.

(BY TELEGRAPH—PSKSH ASSOCIATION.)

OruHAKE, Tuesday,

Hon. Mr Ballance paid a visit to Pari haka, and saw tho principal people residing thoro, including To Whiti and Tohu, Te Whiti, who was in his house, was reticent at first, nnd complained that the Native Minis ter had not visited him when passing through on previous occasions. He, how ovcr, soon became friendly. Tohu received tho Minister and party, and welcomed them with great cordiality, nnd afterwards pro sided at a dinner, to which the natives were invited. The attitude of all the natives of the village was most friendly, and tho Native Minister felt convinced of the gross exaggeration of tho reports regarding them. The natives complained of excessive charges mado by the Public Trust Office, and many of them decline to take their rents in consequence. Mr Ballance has pro mised to bring tho matter under the notice of tho Government on his return to Wel lington,

SOUTHERN TELEGRAMS.

Inquest.

ChristciiurC-T, this day. At an inquest on the body of Mrs Hislop, who hung herself yesterday, the jury re turned a verdict of temporary insanity. Volunteer Field Day. The Volunteers are to have a field day, including a sham fight, on Monday next. AU the country corps are to come to Christ church in order to have a full muster. Probably the Defence Minister will be present, Divorce Case in Wellington. Wellington, Tuesday,—A divorce suit, in which heavy damages are claimed, has beon commenced by William Pordham, a clork in the employ of W. and J. Staples, brewers. The petitioner prays for dissolution of his marriage with Elizabeth Fordham, on the ground of her adultery with William Boyd, acting manager of the Wellington Trust and Loan Investment Company. Damages to tho amount of £2,000 aro claimed from the co-respondent. The case will be heard some time in July. Reduced Telephone Charges. The following telephone rates are to come into forco on and after the Ist of July, 1885: —Tho first hundred subscribers to any new exchange, £9 the first year, £8 the second year and subsequent; every new subscriber after the first hundred, £10 the first year, £8 the second year, and subsequent; for every second connection or more, for the first and subsequent years, £7. Tho above rates aro for connections within half a milo of tho Telegraph Office. Tor every addi tional quarter of a mile or portion, £1 the first year and 15s the second and subsequent years. "

SPORTING NEWS.

Canterbury Jockey Club Annual Meeting. At the annual meeting of the Canterbury Jockey Club yesterday afternoon, the Trea surer, Mr G. G. Stead, in his report, stated that notwithstanding the large amount spent this year in improvement, and the great increase in stakes, tho financial posi tion of the club was satisfactory. £9,62410s had been paid in stakes during the past sea son, against £7,610 3s and £6,676 8s in the .two preceding years. The total receipts were £11,123 12s Od, excluding £500 for in surance on the stand burnt down, against f11,2433s 6d for 18S4. The assets of the club wero estimated at £9,364, and exceeded the liabilities by £89 10s. Tho com mittee wero instructed to revise the rules_ for consideration by a special mooting. This was done, the movor (Mr Stead) stated, with a view to endeavour to prevent the black mailing on tho drawers of sweeps, to provide moro stringent rules tor the control of jockeys, and in connection with tho naming of horses.

Hawlces Bay Steeplechase Nominations

Tho following nominations were received last night for tho Hawke's Bay Steeple chase, of 400sovs., to be run on June 25: — Orphan, A.G.,Assagai,Claude.D_rector, New Year, Whalebone, Kavenswood, Linwood, Oriont, St. Dunstan, Ngata, Quilp, Gipsy, Totara, King Arthur, Rovenge, Sloper, Denbigh, Romeo, The Druid, Pathfinder, King, Jim, Macaroni, Scrutineer, Flem ington, Erebus, Diomedes, Speculation, Pastime.

MINING NEWS.

Thames, this day.

Thames Golden Crown.—The Cambria lode, in the chamber at the bottom of the now shaft shows colours of gold. Reuben Pakr. — Gentles (tributer) crushed four loads quartz for the splendid yield of 75|ozs. of gold. Tho following gold returns from Wai orongomai district have been banked :— New Find, 2300z5; Canadian, 33ozs; Pre mier, 39Jozs.

CORRESPONDENCE.

War craze in Auckland.

(To the Editor.) - Sm,-WoßhallnothavetowM seeing a reaction in public S l*?^ m the war-like epirit SKfe**B past few months in AnAi= 3 i iv m Z I feel grateful to Mr aSSS ***£$ spoken and manly proteS *?>•£ action in the *ffi9|SSgH bunday evening in thfl reminded rae o? the late mW&VW who boldly made knoiro OTa^ questions of present inteLf T*>*» tancu I hid wishdX^C would pro eat agaiMt^fe^ and evil policy of the war * a? B»S' a few weeks Parliament wm^' S then woshall know something 1» M of defence expenditure l3^tth'c«t I of that information mow. Slip!

"Compulsory Mud U»k""m .'• writes:-" The first m_ir.rnm tjS?^ Mount Albert RoadTcfcS^t years ago this road was in ffi^',> but at the present time«£?**« of mud. The late Bo^S*SS3 Elwain's Hill, _«ye depoStad iff £* * that cutting on each BfEvSMM the Mount Koskill Cf fflW-C it without making pro^J ™J»». Itft the water to efcape * ? V before the late election for new fe ft very thin coat of scoria wiSS*I*'* side path for a few chaSEi 00** election, Mr Editor, ff^'tft?* aware, and the scoria haa mu.S__7'._* do hope that the new BoaKSl* confidence we as ratepayers hivi^Sftß them, as business men, and t£lfe serious consideration thb'neeeStTi ?*• ploting this important thor^^l1!?' f

New South WaleThdW™. »' _ the Salvation " Harmy "%hf J?*«»; a Kiama casehad smilednt CapbiffiJK " and was arrested by the dSSSf' - sued, and got a verdict for £Vala -7 "No wonler he smiled/ saHjS*"*- Farland, " when hesawalsS2P l> themselves soldiers of OhriSSSSffir and bealing themselves on SS* 1 dently been a circular one. ffi«s!2" ' the Chairman of the Dan^©|| Commerce says:-« The CbnuntSE >' appreciate these effort* of thJOasffi- 7 to extend the^ade of the^Sgi they will be prepared in,««Z ' that thoy con to encoutage. v_*m%g& the new field thug opened mWSi I commerce ofNew Zealand*', W*ES ment of a direct line of Btauaea:^ islands should cad to the ntw^'aS I trade of this colony; andttoogyH' ■ is not so favourably Bituate^-ajftS I northern ports, ae.Committee'MßS that the enterprise usually 'infim* W merchants will not be slow to talw^dmSl•_ j age of the opening thus presented^ tiw.' I The Auckland mercantile cdtnmotiifHm - therefore need to bestir themwlTwuSj,,, ] that their supremacy'ih theistanCtrtdek 1 not wrested from them. ' . j M. Hyaoihthe Lbyspfi, the "MmariadA j Roman Catholic priest, whoi't^j.]* j more widely known name of P&eHjwiaaft gained considerably oelebri^^iM^ ~j ago, has again made Judaism tla rota ; of somo of his lectures atM'^tirift Paris. In a sennbn .on ithii ®t&i si M. LoysonparticukrlyMtiaeittltmSi 1] Jewish ideas, MonotheißmffidtlifilaiiA >| and he exclaimed aftei BoSauetiitiuit v. ! side Judaism everybody WM Wowl '] God himself. A fortniijlitehtd-iiG - publicly replied from the.jMhifc^)jmj|| si letters he had reoeiven, i a' 'one; d i which he was charged with imitatbe ■ Jewish ceremonies .in Ma'teniae it '. the church in the Rue St, Arms, Be acknowledged that this 'M£tsti&-» modest and bare, without tablets' and other ornaments—in which 'the;J)e&l|§i§t»i(ly read every Sunday—haßn»|a]ffißi|i^l> resemblance to the synago^^ro'tttlM in which he made this -arowal^wen «> markably effective. ''.-.SMsffl^^i'-I Psalms," ho observed, "come i»;ii tan the Jews 1 Jesua, the Apasfla,imil ft» ' early Christians, -were'thay not all Jwil Did not they perform-.in'iw'i^Ww-- .-; rites prescribed by the Law'ef Mooes, the sacrifices which we have 'rrtilswdbj prayers, the 'sacrifices-Of"ftie-Il^to ; weeksagolvisitedasyniieogttelaafflpj , with my son, whom 1 had totjptfiuilis A in order that he might hw^iwJMM i withJewishceremonie's. Ifplloirtd^Dieul I of a translation, the P_^m_;l_iMsWtlii -1 officiating minister; there wasjiOthugin '■■ the entire service which-Biookedstij Christian sentiments,- except—and Uii 6ft natural restriction in the mouti *l» Christian^that Jesus Christ wbb wlati»& It is alleged that oar'eeremotta-w . Jewish. lam proud of It.. LetUww Rk» wish to introduce innovation, anil mtk tionise our services stay iwaylrflMiß& :: Our desiro iB solely to perfectcrarselv®,w-i .'. in the fulfilment of this dear, sh)> faiti without hesitation frofflbtheiireligiwW which is beautiful and-grand-in torn* sorvances." " New Zealand Farmer, BeeMPo*. Journal."-TheMaynumber,wbisiiiiM*s!i- Ushed,iscopioußlyiUußtrflted.Anitfflglis««P>' ings may be mentioned a baaaUlTOWMp portraitO-'lPuroAyrahlMßilVMjkW» , rams, one bred in Queensland U«itfg{«|u' ] mania, and representational. W?Bjj J D'Heyst" pear and "MiohaalaiaalWfl.' ;* seasonable operations Infann Bad gutojjjj described in detail, together. IInWJF" ' to apiarleta euitable lo Uie piMßil ■» Tho fourth instalment *PW^ to Beginners in BepkOTplnK," tha udeliWM illustrated with outs.' Affltti|^MMSß-;.J, tan arUoles tho Mowing W^^]*?*!" ' ' Ploughs and Ploughing,".*'Viinebt««"1»' '. Farm Economy,''-'"MaMgWKPjt i "Management of Dairy I^!^!rJ!r ■ Lawns," "Training Fruit on «J» tinued)," "Phylloxera InAuiW'. ""![ ' from Corn," "Tho GrassMlft "Tobacco Culture."""Speolal'.-.Wi.'' , Bee Department is lM«fM||!si month. Tho family section Is HSS: items, selected to please every v*™**-^ ; Laat, but. not least, a wppteMftSE-] music, full blzo, ia leaned vri^JSSS i ber. It isa song entitled'fComjQ^ by Mr A. A. WhitehomtWhfflMSffl!, prize given by Herr Oarl Society of Arte oompeUttot JIWWBgJ A ers will bo entitled to tblßßupplemeni, 1"*" composed of a good pieooof mnslo. "ROUGH ON COm^^fflßgl il [ton.;" Qolokr^el«««_«*■ J""**'*"'*.. -^- : kualoa_. _. .. ' A Xunp_.onu.rlMv*s». ■,]

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAK, WEDNESDAY, MAY 20, 18651



TO-MORROW, at 11 o'clock noon. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE AND EFFECTS. At the Residence of C. F. E. Kisslino, CARLETON GORE ROAD. UNDER BILL OF SALE. G. W. RINNEY Has received instructions to sell, on tho p?enilses, on Thursday. May 21, at 11 o'clock, THE WHOLE OF THE HOUSE HOLD FURNITURE & EFFECTS. , . Comprising Drawing-room and Dining-room Suites Tobies, Easy Chairs, Whatnots Clocks, Pictures, Carpets Iron Bedsteads Washstands and Waro Chest Drawers, Kitchen Utensils &c„ &c, &(>. Also, A Splendid Piano, by Martin A Gold Watch, by Hawkesworth, of Cork On view on morning of Sale. rTomJaRR] [B. I>, TONK3 T O-M O R R O W, At 11 o'clock, PERFUMERY, SOAPS, B. TONKS k CO. Will sell, on Thursday, May 21, at 11 o'olook, UCASE.S PERFUMERY SOAPS, SCENTS COSMETIQUES So., &o„ So. R, 0. CARR.] [B. D. TONKS, AT AN EARLY DATE. AMERICAN ORGANS. '.AMERICAN ORGANS. AN ENTIRELY NEW SHIPMENT OF AMERICAN ORGANS wUI bo offbrod tor salo at an early dale. B. TONKS &CO., Aunfc nnOArg, W. S. COCHRANE.] L.IAS. DAORK TO-MORROW. BOOKS. BOOKS. BOOKS. For Sale, at our Rooms, Quoen-stroet, on Thurs day, May 21, at 11 o'clock, AAA VOLUMES BOOKS, OW consisting of-The Works of Smol lett, Disraeli, Danto, Thiers, Ainßworth. Pres eott. Htttlam, Milton, Moore, Byron, Words worth, Sheliey, Pope, Mocouloy, Longfellow Clooro, Johnaon, Hume, Swift, Allison, Gold smith, Diokens, Chambers, Historical Works, Travels, Koran, Novels &o. &o. &o. The above is a vory excellent library, ond con tains a very great number of first-class works. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers, W. S. COCHRANE] [JAS. MORI . WEDNESDAY, MAY 27. VILLA SITES, NORTHCOTE. TOBEIiEASEDFOR SIXTY-THREE YEARS. The Subscribers will Loose by auction, at thoir Rooms, Qneen-street, on Wednesday, M&y 27, at 12 o'olook, By Order of the Commissioners of Hospital *\W BEAUTIFUL BUILDING SITES, <3 4 situated at NORTHCOTE, within a few ninuteß' walk of the Wharf, on the new main road to the Lake, containing from 1} to 31 acres, a great many having frontages to tho sea. Term of Lease: For Building purposes, 63 years; for Pastoral purposes, 21 years. For further particulars, apply to SAMUEL COCHRANE and SON, ' Auctioneers. W. S. COCHRANE] [JAMES DACRB PRELIMINARY NOTICE. AT AN EARLY DATE. VALUABLE FREEHOLD CITY PROPERTIES. THE TWO CORNER ALLOTMENTS FRONTING VICTORIA-STREET AND HIGH-STREET. ALLOTMENT? HIGH-STREET. FOUR ALLOTMENTS, HIGH-STREET. FOUR ALLOTMENTS, BEACH ROAD. FOUR ALLOTMENTS, JERMYN STREET. ALLOTMENT, BANK-STREET. The Snbscribeis have received instructions from the Trustees to sell by publlo auction, it thoir Rooms, Queen-street, at an early date, THOSE TWO VALUABLE BUSINESS SITES, having frontage of 31 feet i Inches and 31 feet to Victoria-street East, and 50 feet to High street Allotment 1, having 30 feet front age to Victoria-street East. Allotments 3. 4, 6, and 7, having about 23 feet frontage each to High-street. Allotments 5, 6. T, and 8, each bar Ing a frontage to Beach Road of 39 feet 7 Inches by about 110 feet deep, situate opposite the rail way workshops. Allotments 1.2,3. and 4. hav ing each a frontage -to Jermyn street by 120 f eot deep, situate adjoining the late Mr Shepherd a property. Part ot Allotment 18, Bank-street, 31 feet frontage, eltuato immediately behind the Northern Club. Full particulars in.future issue. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. TO-MORROW. -| r" CASES LIBRARY, DRAWING, DINING, AND BEDROOM /CHIMNEY /CLASSES. E. & A. ISAACS Have received instructions to soil by auction, at their Stores, Queen-street, tomorrow Thurs day), May 21, at 12 o'clock, -| R CASES GOLD, BLACK & GOLD. XO and WALNUT OVAL and SQUARE MIRROR 3, With or without shelves. Also, GOLD CANDLESTICK GIRANDOLE and BHELF MIRRORS &c„ - &c, Sco. The above ore of the Newest Designs, and aro well worthy of inspection. - E. &A. ISAACS, Merchants and Auctioneers. TO-MORROW, at 12 o'Clock, CLEARING OUT SALE OF STOCK AND GENERAL MERCHANDISE, AT ARTHUR'S MART. R, ARTHUR Has been favoured with inßtructionatoSollbv Auction, at his Mort, Queen-street, on Thurs day next, at 12 o'clock noon, BALANCE OF STOCK AND CON SIGNMENTS, Cutlery, Plated Wore, Combs, Pictures, Toys. Books, Fanoy Goods, Stationery, Clothing. Boots, Varnish, ltugs.&c. THURSDAY, MAY 28, At II o'clock. CULTIVATED FARM, PAPAKURA VALLEY. TO BE SOLD BY ORDER OF THE REGISTRAR OF THE SUPREME COURT. R. ARTHUR Has received Instructions to sell by publio anc- Hon at his Estate, Land, and House Sale Room. Arthur's Mart, Queen-street, on Thurs day, May 28, at 11 o'clock (by ordor of the Registrar of the Supreme Court), A GOOD CULTIVATED FARM, all fenced, being part of Allotment No. 37. Parlßh of Papakura, containing 200 aores of land (more or less): together with a good Dwelling house and Out-buildings ereoted thereon. Now occupied by Mr J. W. Ramage. The District School-house is adjoining the property, within an easy distance of the Manurewa Railway Station. : , •_■ Also, COTTAGE and ALLOTMENTS adjoining, having frontage to Wolfe-stceet, 22 x 100 ft. The houso Is a new one of two stories, containing 5 rooms and balcony. TUESDAYS. 9HH HAYMARKET SALE OF WOOL," SHEEPSKINS, HIDEB. TALLOW. HAY, and STRAW, . eooh TUKBDAY. at 12 o'olook. AURBD BUCKLAND. DURHAM ; YARDS. E& *E10B" SALE, at the Durham Yard* ■ JD every Tuesday, at 11 o'olook, I HIDES, TALLOW, WOOL, and SBXSB, I ' HUNTER & NOLAN,



COUNTRY CATTLE SALES. Papakura—Wednosday, May 27 ALFRED BUCKLAND. y THE HAYMARKET. > FOR SALE, PRESSED CLOVER HAY ot choice quality. ALFRED BUCKLAND. i " FRIDAY, MAY 22. THE HAYMARKET. j For Salo, Ex Argyle from Waitara, 4 SMALL PON IBS IPONY STALLION. 3-yoar-old, by tho well-known prize-taker Robin Hood ALERED~BUCKLAND. TOMORROW. DATES, SULTANAS, CURRANTS, STARCH, CHOCOLATE, CONFEC TIONERY, VESTAS, GELA TINE, PICKLES, &o„ &c„ &o. E. & A7""ISAACS Have recoivod Instructions to soil by motion, at their Stores, Queen-street, on Thursday next, 21at May, ot eleven o clock, IAA BOXES DATES I \J \j 50 coses Currants 60 half-cases Currants 201 boxes Sultanas 6 cases Gelatines 153 boxes Chocolate Confoctlonory 50 boxes Starch 75 packages Pickles, Veßtas &0., &0., &c. E. Sc A. ISAACS, Merchants and Auctioneers. TO-MORROW, At a Quarter-past Twolvo Bharp. TO INVESTORS AND OTHERS. IMPORTANT SALE OP FREEHOLD PROPERTIES. INSTRUCTED BY THE EXECUTORS OF THK LATE MR J. 1.. SUBRITZKY, VAILE AND DOUGLAS Will sell by auction, at their Land Sale Rooms, Shortland-street, on the above date, mHE FOLLOWING VALUABLE PROPERTIES:- LOT 1-THAT SPLENDID SITE situated at tbe CORNER OF WELLESLEY and CHAPEL-STREETS, being part of Allotment 11, of Seotlon 22, City of Auckland, as contained In Certlfloato of Title, vol. 32. folio 171, having a frontage of 60 feet to Wellealoy-streot and Hi feet to Chapel-fltreet, together with the Buildings thereon erected, and-known as the BAPTIST CHURCH AND SCHOOL. LOT 2.-SPLENDID SUBURBAN BUILD ING BITE at MOUNT SMART, con taining 10a 2r lOp of Rloh Voloanlo Land. fenced and in grass, being Lots 8 and 9of Sectlonl7, Suburbs of Auokland. LOT 3-COMFORTABLE COTTAGE of five rooms. Bituatod In Claronee-stroet, Pon sonby, together with Lot 81, sub. of Allotment 22, of Section 8, Suburbs, having a frontage to Clarence-street, Ponsonby, of 36 feet by a depth of 87 feet 6 Inches. Farther particulars can be obtained on applica tion to the AuctlonPOTe. Also, BY ORDER OP THK MORTGAGEE, NEARLY NEW VILLA RESIDENCE of seven rooms, fitted with overy conveni ence ; together with port of Lot 13 of Allotments 9 and 10, Section 10, Suburbs of Auckland, having a frontage to Mount Roskill Road of 50 feet by a depth of 100 links. Also, At the same time and place, NEW COTTAGE of four roomß, together with two Freehold Allotments, situated at tho corner of Gladstone Road and Fourth Avenue, Mount Albert. Also, THE FOLLOVITCNG FIRST-CLASS FARMS :- No. 1-FARM OF «0 ACRES superior quality Land, being Lot 1 of subdivision of part of a block known as Kuramil, Ploko. The wholo Is fenced In three subdivisions and In grass, with Two Acres Orohard. Tho buildings consist of a large new House of 11 Rooms, -with pantry, scullery, bath-room, Sec.; also. Cottage of Five Rooms, with sheds, piggeries, tee. No. 2—FARM OF 451 ACRES, being Lot 2 Of a subdivision of part ot a block known as Kurannl, Plako, all fenced: 150 Aores gross and Two Acres prepared for Garden and Orchard; House of Six Roomß, with sheds, &c, &c. N0.3-FARM OF 4X5 ACRES, being LofcSot a subdivision of part of a block known as Euranui. Plako; all fenced, and 50 Acres In grass. Theabovethreepropertles all adjoin each othen they are all good land and well watered, and situated about one and a-ha'f miles from the Mohimaoho Station, on the Hamilton-Morrins ville line. BThey will first bo offered in ono lot, and If not so sold, will then be offered either Noa..2and3 together or singly. A large portion of the purchase money may remain at eoz per cent, for a term of years. Title: Land transfer. For further particulars apply to the auc tioneer!). VAILE AND DOUGLAS, Land and Estate Auctioneers, Shortland-street. r "R prootbr« .OCULIST OPTICIAN, Of Chrlstohuroh, la now on a visit to Auckland, for a short time only, and maybe Consulted on all Diseases of the Eye, and for the proper ad justment of Speotaolas. With regard to tbe Diseases of the Eye, there may bo considered two distinct kinds of treatment, viz., the Medloal and the Optical; the Medical to the Physician, the Optical to the Oculist Optician. Entlroly two-thirds of tho diseases are due to optical defects. Blindness, Squint Eves. Headaches, Neuralgia of tho Face andTomples.DeafneßS.and Inflammation of the Eyes arefrequently caused by optical defects, and are Prevented and Cured, WITHOUT operations, by properly adapted Spectacles, made to correct the defective por tion of the eye. There are over 500,000 various combinations of Spectacles required to correc" these defects—lmpossible to be kept In stock by any Optician, even In London, therefore, must be ground expressly to meet each Individual ease. T. R. PROCTER received the highest award granted for tho manufacture of Spectaoles In every combination of spherical and cylindri cal form required, at the International Exhibi tion, N.Z, viz., a Certificate and Gold Medal. T.R.P. has for many years made an especial study of the optical means necessary to remedy the defects of, the astigmatic or weak-sighted eyes, and this experience, combined with the appliances for manufacturing, enables him fre quently to relieve even the otherwise hopeless oases. 7 .. - No Charge for Consultation. Address :— THREE DOORS FROM THEATRE ROYAL VICTORIA-STREET. TP B A 0 O O X, • OPTICIAN. MATHEMATICAL AND NAUTICAL INSTRUMENT MAKER, SHOBTCAHD-fiTBBKT. ALWAYS IN BTOCK- Speotaoles and Eye-glasses of every kind U accurate.!! t guaranteed Opera Glaßsea of traporlor quality Telescopes, Binocular Field Glosses and MlorosoopOß, powerful and cheap Theodolites, Mining Compasses, Drainage Levels Abney Levels, Prismatic Compasses Drawing Instruments, Scales, Parallel Rolen Shlpo'iLogs Sextants, Compasses, Binnacle Barometers, Thermometers, Hydrometer! Eleoerio Balls. Batteries, ond Fittings Magnetiosna-SalvanloiMedloaliMftoMnea Magio'Lf tarns and Slides, Hand Magnifiers StereoßO. ;ea and SUdeß.iGraphosoopos Bteam-G joges and Tublng.iSallnometeri Amateur Fnotographlo Cameras JUST RECEIVED— Self-registering Aneroid Barometers IKBXBUIOIKVS 01 IVIBT KIHD BIMIRm, OPPOHITK THB ORIJOWWItm. XjlOR POSITIVE SALE.-600 Acres JD Good Land, with water frontage, only 10 miles from Queen-street Wharf, and will be > sold cheap.—Apt lv to John Soppet, Home and Land Agent, No. 8, Qneen-street.



SSoney. M°N E * nn {\(\f\ TO LEND In sums of J3IOO and up S:'">u"" wa rdn, on good securities, at lowest mrront rates. w . ft j. FRATER, Land Agonts, Queen-stroet. MAAAA TO LENDI n sums of from 3&ts\J If" «« upwaras.-Apply Wm. B, soohr__ne, Cochrane'* Auotlon Mart. 185, Queaa itreet. __. MONEY TO LEND on good Seonrity, from «80 and upwards, at flovon por ient.-Apply to J. A. Boulo, Bolloltor, Morcon tlio Chambers. : ONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage, of Flrst-class Freehold Securities. • WCOLHMAN, Solloltor, Notional Insuranoe BulljUngs. MONEY TO LEND, In auma of £26 and upwards, at current rates ot interest Apply S, peter OLIPHANT.. vt" Solloltor. High-strest ONEY TO LEND, at a moderate rote ot lntMes..-Applr toi JACKSON & RUSSELL, Solicitors. Bhortlond-atoeet MONEY TO LEND, la laiw or »nwil feoUdto. Yalo*B U«a_ ONE* TO LEND ab current rates of tatarest-lJilahler aud Jackson, Queen .truest. . TVfr-ONBY LENT ON PROMISSORY JM. NOTES. HOUHKU, FURNITURE, fcO. MILLS DIHOOUNTKD DAILY. MORTGAGEH NEGOTIATED. JOHN W. HARDIH, LAHD. OOMS-IBBION, AND EBTATM AfXWKt, HIGH-STREET. AuomoWP. pUBLI.C NOTICE. In consoquonco of othor Monotary Institutions trading under similar names to "The London I/oan and Discount Company,' of High-street, that Company, to avoid orrors which aro of fre ouont occurrence, will, in future, trade under Oienamoof "TiikNrw Zealand, Mortgage. Loan, and Discount Bank." , XTEW ZEALAND MORTGAGE, LOAN/ J3 AND DISCOUNT BANK, Hioii-strkkt (Noxt to Atklu's Priutlng Offleo), GRANTS LOANS OF £5 TO JL'I,OOO, ON PERSONAL SECURITY, FREEHOLD AND LEASEHOLD SECURITY, FIRST AND SECOND MORTGAGE, ANY AVAILABLE SECURITY, REPAYABLE IM WEEKLY OR MONTHLY INSTALMENTS, Or in any way to ault tho Borrower. Loans on Furnlturo without removal; also on all kinds of Morchondiae. Loans may bo ropold at tho rate of Sixponce per week in the Pound. Bills Discounted at Current Ratos. Bank of England Notes and Australian Bank Notes Bought. AU communications atrictly oonfldcntlal. NEW ZEALAND MORTGAGE, LOAN, AND DISCOUNT BANK, high-street (Next to Atkins Printing Okfiqe.) VroilCß OV REMOVAL. IHH VICTORIAN LOAN AND DIHCOUNT AGENCY HAVi REMOVED TO OFFICES NEXT DOOR TO MR P. OLIPHANT, Boliowoh, HIGHBTRBBT. ONDON MORTGAGE, "LOAN, AND DISCOUNT BANK. 60, SHORTLAND-STREET, AjjotlaNl) (Opposith A. Clark & Sons' WiMHouBK). WmWWiimivmi £10 TO £1,000. Upon personal, freehold, and leasohold securltT, renoyoble by Veokly, Monthly, or Quarterly Instalments, ot Lowest Current llotes. Adwuioes mode on Furniture without removal. and all olosaos of Merchandise. Loans GRAin-Binr pon Liite Poijcies, Lkoaoiks, and Interests under Wills. BUXS DISCOUNTED AT CURRENT RATES. Loans opon Detosit or Deeds. Repayment by Easy Instalments. FORMS GRATIS. ..•.,.. All communlcatioiiß and bitervlews held Btrlotly ocntldentlaL Bank ov Ekoland Notes CnANOKD. INDUSTRIAL AND PROVIDENT PERMANENT BUILDING. LAND. AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY OF AUCKLAND, Corner ot Queen-street and Vulcan Lane. INVESTMENT DEPARTMENT, This Society IB now Issuing t Ordinary Investing Shares, carrying full rate Of Interest and profit Paid-up Investing Shores of *20 eooh, carry ing 7 per cent. Interest (payable half -yearly) and "^^^^Separtment. Interest allowed on deposits t 6 months ~ .. _ 8 per cent. 8 months S per cent. BORROWING DEPARTMENT. The Society odvanoo on Approvod Freehold and Leasohold Property to the extent ot three fourths of the value. , . . Borrowers may pay off part or the whole of their mortgages at any time. Reduced Table of Rotes and any further parti culars required may be obtained at the Bocloty's Offices. GEORGE FRASKR,:Manager. AUCKLAND PERMANENT CO OPERATIVE BUILDING ft INVKBT MENT SOCIETY, Owioei H7, Qomnr-anum LOANB granted upon approved securities of Freehold or Leasehold Properties In sums of m to £0,000. prlnolpal and Interest being repay able In Instalments at the following Rkducb . Rates for repayment of each £100 borrowed I— Repaymentsextend-lp_ ■m tM __'lotal Amduni Ing over lw WBe« Repayable. ~~ «s. d. as. fl. lyear - - 10 0 IM 0 0 I years - _ 1 010 108 8 S I years - _ H T IU U Q I years _ _ ll B mfl J (I years - - B 0 188 U I lyears _ _ 11 U7lB I 10 years - - '88 IM U) 8 And In the same proportion tor smaller or larger loans, DEPOSITS.-The Society reoelves Honey on Deposit i—Repayable at T days' notloe, S per sent per annum i repayable In 8 months, 8 per sent, per hm" t""- JOHN BATGER. Baoretanr. JB. B L A I X I B, • l Viotoria-strkbt, IMPORTER OF BUILDERS' ft FURNISH ING IRONMONGERY Direct neon MANurAOTtrnwu., Has for Sale, at Low Ratet- Carpenters' Tools Nails, Looks. Hinges Kitchen Ranges Register Grates, In great Variety Marbla and •namellod Slate MontelplMSt Largest Stook In Auokland Marble, Electroplate, Curb, and other Fenders Galvanised Iron, Sheet Lead, and Zlna Slate, Cement, and Plaster INSPECTION INVITE" D. B T »' • • GUNMAKBB, IM, QCMN-STMIT, A«OKIAin> (Opposite tbe City M»rk»t). ESTABLISH-tD 188 S. Intending Burass __g^__ should lnspeet the JMh^ Larsb Stock of Breech *»* fgm_ and Muzule - loading <W__Ba zisV . Guns on hand. They •' will see tho bust value In mKawabrt Auckland. Every Gun tbo- roughly examined and guaron- fW__J__wtm toed before doll very. I ■ Hommerless Guns, with Sle- « .. JBgBR m men's Patent Steel Barrels, 12 >t^BlM u| and 20 guage: Silver's Patent Antl- BHayH recoU Butt Plates; Weblsy'a Bull tE^*? Dog and Irish Constabulary Revol- BUM vsre, also his New Patent Bolf-ex- yBGB tracking Revolver; Kynoch's Patent ma, " Perfsot" Reloading Meialllo Cart- 931 ridge Gasaa and Crimpers: Eley's Re-H volver Ammunition and Metalllo Cartridge H Cases) Newcastle Chilled Shot; CurtlßsßH ond Harvey and Plgon Wllk's and Lau.H ronoo's Gunpowder: Eley'a Wadding onaMJ Cartridge Coses; Powder Flasks, Shot life Pouches, Game Bags. Gun Oases, Cartridge Belts, Gun Oil, Tow for Gun Cleaning, Fer ret MuMles and Bells. Saloon Rifles. Air Canes, Breech-loading Implements, Fishing Tackle, Cutlery, Fireworks. REPAIRS, lnoludlng Browning and Ba stooklng, specially attended to, ondaatlsf action guaranteed. ' _____ D. BVITT, inriuin in Imfobhb, IH, Qvnß-«un, AuoKLAiro. ■



_««. _<__b_. ___a tjci jp^ lyv nrei ■A ■ _9& _#% __P% LIMITED, HARDWARE MERCHANTS, &o. Importers of Machinery, &c, &c. Indents executed for every description of Hard ware on most favourable terms. T. &. S. M. & Co., Ld. have now in Stock, Combined Band and Circular Saws for Hand or Power, complete with Saws. patent c.c. sporting powder. ONE POUND OP THIS NEW POWDER IS EQUAL TO TWO OF THE BEST BLACK POWDER. IT DOES NOT ABSORB MOISTURE, AND CREATES NO SMOKE. GUINS. vnJtfS. GUNS. AMMUNITION. SHOOTING SEASON, 1885. T. & S. MORRIN & CO. (L m) HAVE IN STOCK A VERY LAROE ASSORTMENT OP SINGLE AND DOUBLE-BARREL BREACH-LOADING GUNS, BY CELEBRATED ENGLISH MAKERS. MUZZLE-LOADING GUNS AT REDUCED PRICES. REVOLVERS. REVOLVERS. BEST BRANDS OF SPORTING POWDERS, PATENT CHILLED SHOT, GUN WADDING, CARTRIDGES AND CARTRIDGE CASES (Percusaloo Capa), CARTRIDGE LOADING IMPLEMENTS, RE-CAPPERS, &c. GAME AND CARTRIDGE BAGS, POWDER FLASKS, SHOT POUCHES, Ac,,, kc,, Ac. PROTECT YOUR "HOMES AND PROPERTY. THE " CLIMAX » AUTOMATIC HAND GRENADE FIRE EXTINGUISHER. THE SIMPLEST, CHEAPEST, AND MOST POWERFUL EXTINGUISHERS OF FTOE EVER PRODUCED. As Cliomical Extinguishers Thoy Stand Alono and Supreme, tho Irroslstable Conquerors of Firo. Description. _ «">}' ot,,er'.'"""r.l!! _____ /f^\ ntely generating Lab- The Climax Grenauk B ft bonio Acid Gas. Thla „ T fl II kdsk and CAr not only is A California Ik- JL-t-L Insures tho breaking VESTION and Manh- /Sjn *tf_|ij of tho Grcnndo when factum.; iangroatim- Ssf I v'iil.ll thrown into soft sub provementon all othor )% iMM stances like Station, Eastern makes ; en- Ml 1 lags, Hay, fee.; but tirolynow, and the V^lll also renders t per only true principle for |§ fj | foctly auto™. '. I„ r a (Lmlefi Fire Gre- I »| ?} lvl»''a ß° tmt «**" nade. No infringe- MiSM Hand Grenada do not ment on any others. I WSk TT I A?Z Jri It ia a double bottle, IfflM chemicals do not need each part holding ono • ru l "l 1 dl« °°"' pint strong Chemical ifflfflm <nf wth tllo la.'"°'" solution, one charged /^bpT^OU^MM^S. o"£ r *°- S?"° with ai Alkali, tho / ".S'ttTr&Kv° I overcharged with an A... '^AAM||l\ with the Cl MAX t Acid i holding twice Aj%^^Jr^Sl» c? n? mC"r X the quantity and more MftiF* %? A^M^m »J«>ly when tho two than twice the coat /%^VWM chemicals come in ofmanufacturingthan [%, contact with each the Eastern grenades. k%Mr J^fe?»■ W'tWj/3 other. Can also be Between the two V^mMMM hung about a room or bottloa ia placed a W^SSC^^W^^K' M building, oil the fusee harralessexplosivecnp WG^iV^V ffl%'J_9UlM(3 bo'? g eonnoctcd with and fuae,,' this fuae ]M^YvM/FM/^i^r °»eh other, so _ when coming £■ contact W^^F^^^^m^ tho firo starts m any *ith tho flfe oxplodes V U lIW part of tho room or tho cap, which breaks building it immedi tho bottle,causing the /&&& L atoly igmtos (he fuse, _wo Chemicala to '*«was_a_a(_ Dß _ which breaks tho Gre ,.omo in contact with nades, when the air contains 30 per cent, of Carbonic Acid Gas the fire is immediately extinguished, thus tho Climax Hand Grenade becomos a faithful watchman that novor aleow. The chemicals *ill retain their strength for years, ate perfectly harmless, will stand fevere cold when others freeze, and never get out of order, always being ready for immodiato use. TEST OI OH IA LS. Mb A. F. Spawn : San Francisco, Cal., February 4, 1885. Having witnessed an exhibit of your "Climax Hand Fike Grenade" and its effective work, I cheerfully give it tho recommendation of boing the most efficient Firo Extinguisher and complete Hand Grenade that I havo ovor seen. With tho Climax there is no danger of it not breaking when thrown into tho fire, as the cartridgo never fails to break tho bottle. Tho public are indobtod to you for such a complete fire extinguisher.—Respectfully yours, Georoe W. Harrison, Aast. Firo Marshal. Mr A. F, Spawn :— Steamship Australia, San Francisco, Feb. 13, 18s5. Dear Sir,—Please deliver on board my ship ono dozen Climax Firo Grenades,_ also two Climax Firo Extinguiebors, with CO feet of hose each, and two extra boxes chemicals. The teat I had the pleasuro of witnessing yesterday in Oaklund, at the Glass Works, gave me great satisfaction. Tho principle of your Grenado I consider euperior to all others 1 have Been. Wishing you success, lam very respectfully yours, CArT. RC. Ghest. The following letter shows tho great value of the Climax Fire Extinguisher mi. time of need :— Martinez, Cal., Dec. 25, 1884. Mr A, F. Spawn, Manacer of the Climax Fire Extinguisher San Francisco. - " Dear Sir,—At the firo which occurred at my mother's dwelling, your " Climax,' owned by Mr S. J. Bennett, of this place, was the means of saving the property. The fire waß betwoen the studding about the chimney. By putting the nozzle through a hole made in the wall tho " Climax " was put into operation, and in a few aeconds the fire wa* completely subdued. There was no means of getting to the fire with water, and it wtfs no doubt tho only thing that saved the property. The value of the " Climax 'aa a fire extinguishor can hardly bo estimated. Mr Bennett ia deserving of great praise for hia promptitude in responding to tho " Call of Fire," and the efficiency with which he applied the '' Climax " to its proper use. - Very respectfully, Geo. A. SHF.nji an. Druggist and Stationer. . OUR FIRST ORDER. . , Mr Arober Preston, after oxamining all other kind of gronados, being convinced ot the superiority of the Climax, has entered into a contract with us to furnish him with 500 dozen a month for eight months for tho Mexican and Central American trade. The Undersigned have a Large Shipment of the Grenades to arrive by the next mail steamer, due at the end of this month, E. PORTER & CO7, SOLE THE WOiHBHHFIJIa ! Latest Improvements. Valuable Appliances. Ten Tears' Guarantee. Patent Automatic Winder. Patent Drop-Rollers. Patent Loose-Wlndlng-Wbeel. Patent Thread Releaser. Wer thelm Machines kept in Repairs for three years FREE OF CHARGE. Illustrated Catalogues and Samples of Work ft-ee from— THE WERTHEIM SEWING MACHINE AGENCY. W. J. BEALE, 170, QUEEN-STRKKT-A D cK U « D ,



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