SPORTING NEWS.

The Geelong Cap.

Melbourne, Thursday. The following was the result of tho race for the

Gkelono Gold Cup of 300sovs., with a gold cup valuo lOOsovs,, given by the utownrdu. Distance, two miles. Mr G. Davis's b m Camerine, aged, by The Gondolier—Alice Drew, 7stOlba... 1 Sir W. J. Clarke's b h The Athenian, 4yrs, by Defoe—Maid of Athens, flat,,. '2 Hon. W. Pearson's bg Plausible, syrs, by tho Vagabond—Plaudit, Bst 21b5... 3

A Press Association telegram states Black Rose is favourite for the Wellington Gold Cup at 100 to 50. Tigredia is quoi d at 100 to 40, Fusilier 100 to 25, Sou'wester 100 to 20, Lady Evelyn 100 to 12. At the Waipa races yesterday, Victory won the Te Awamutu Cup, Waikato Stakes, and Publicans' Purao. Chanticleer appro priated the Hurdles, and Grasshopper the Maiden Plate and Selling Hack Raco.

THE WESLEYAN CONFERENCE.

(BY TELEGRAPH.— PRESS ASSOCTAWOS.)

Dunedin, this day. At tho Wesleyan Conference yesterday, permission was granted to the Rev. W. Gittos to remote from Otamat3a to Auck land. The Rev. W, Morley read the re port of church properties. Messrs J. A. White, Stevenson, Blow, Cock, Dawson, and Ford were appointed district Secretaries for the ensuing year. Mr Morley brought up the report and balance-sheet of the church buildings and loan fund. It is hoped to increase this sum to £10,000. Mr Morley was heartily thanked for his services, and reappolnt sd General Secretary. Messrs C. W. Turner, Harris, Mouldey, and Woodwere appointed a church building committee. A deputation of ministars to i the Con ference, consisting of the Rev. Dr. Bose berry, A. North, and Beckenham addressed the Conference, and were heartily received. The Rev. Mr Fairclough and Mr Wood replied. Tho final reading of tho station sheet will be taken to-day.

FIRE BRIGADE COMPETITION.

Disqualifications nnd Protests.

(BY TELEGRAPH —PRESS ASSOCIATION.) Dunedin, this day. The Fire Brigade competition was resumed yesterday in capital weather, but the at tendance of the public was very poor. Pro tests have arisen in numbers, and only one contest has actually been got off without a hitch. In the engine practice competition, which was finished on Wednesday, and won by Napier, with Spit second, Auckland third, and Dunedin fourth, the judges disqualified Auckland on account of their joints not being spanner tight, and Dunedin for having two joints loose. Thereupon Superini pnHrnt Hughes, of Auckland, after using laugua^e more forcible than polite about the Dunedin firemen and the judges, sent his men off the field. This example was followed by the Grahamstown men, who, however, ex plained that they had determined the pre vious night to do so, as, there being not sufficient pressure of water on the ground, the competition was unfair and valueless. The hose practice competition, partly gone through last night, was concluded with the result as follows :—

m. s. m. a. Wangannt .. 11 Dunedln.. .. 1 51 Napier .. .. ill Port Chalmers.. 1 13} South Dunedln 1 U Hokitika.. .. 115 Timaru .. .. 1171 Qrahamstown.. 1 19 New Plymouth 1 221 Lyttelton .. 1 221 The Spit.. .. 1211 Bangiora .. 128 Mußterton .. 128 Ashburton .. 1511 Nelson, Christchurcb Railway, and Ku mara were disqualified. There is a protest in this competition. Curricle Engine Peactice.—Firsft prize, Cup, valued at three guineas ; second a picture. Five men to run 25 yards to engine, extend levers, connect two lengths of suction hose, fix branches, and throw water over rope. M. B. M. S. South Dunedin o£7 Dunedin.. .. 049 Koslyn .. .. 0 45} .Ashburton .. 053 The Spit.. .. 0 39] Rangiora .. 049 Kumara .. .. 044 j Invercarglll .. 0 511 Napier .. .. 0 45} Wanganui .. 044 Waimate .. 0 461 " This was the only event got off without a bitch. The prizes went in the order named, as faulty work counted against the competi tion, and Roslyn, though slow, showed clean work. Some dissatisfaction was ex pressed thereat.

Dry Engine Practice —One man to run 20 yards from the engine in full working uniform, lock fore carriage, turn over ana secure levels, connect one length hose to engine, run out 60 feet canvas hose, fix branch, and stand branch in hand. —First prize, clock, valued at four guineas; second, gold medal, valued at two guineas; third, meerschaum pipe and one pound of tobacco. Dunodin was represented by O'Gorman, who did it in 47f sec. Gulliver, one of the Rangiora men, did it in 54secs., but his col league, Gratnsword, took 64secs. Ewing, of Masterton, took 59|seca.; Smith, of South Dunedin, GOsecs.; and Bogle, of Napier, 60isocs.

Alabm and Rush.—First prize, field gloss, valued at two guineas ; second, trophy or money, £110s ; third, trophy or money, £1. Fireman to run 25 yards to clothes, throw off private coat, assume uniform, and run 200 yards to engine, Two en tries from each brigade. This was won by Copeland, of Wanganui, with Campbell, of Wanganui, second, and Hanslow, of Masterton, third. It was com pleted in heats. One competitor got lost in the crowd which spread over the ground, and in the final heat Bogle, of Napier, was left at the post.

JUDICIAL UTTERANCES.

To show that, at any rate, Judge Gillies ia not singular in making judicial utter anoes the medium for disseminating his views on sooial questions, we quote the fol lowing from the " Sydney Evening News ": —Mr District Court Judge Docker, when summing up in a ease of cattle stealiug at the Tamworth Quarter Sessions, referred to a number of testimonials which had been read in favour of one of the prisoners, with the remark tfiat they came ' from different people, from members of Parliament, downwards or upwards, whichever you may think fit." Perhaps the learned judge meant that for a joke at the expense of the par ticular member of Parliament sitting before him, Mr David Buchanan. However that may bo, the remark was promptly picked up by the member, who asked, " Does that apply to Ministers of the Crown?" The judge impudently answered "To all." Mi Buchanan then very properly said, " Well, Parliament should not be insulted, even from this Beach." The judge, instead of frankly admitting his mistake, proceeded to bully the learned advocate of Parlia mentary rights and privileges. He de manded a withdrawal of the words j but no withdrawal having been mode, he said, "Well, I will committ you if you don't withdraw it." Mr Buchanan: "lam quite prepared for that." The Judge (after a pause: "I will give you time, Mr Buchanan. You said the Judge had insulted the Parliament of the country; do you still refuse to withdraw that!" Mr Buchanan, of course, was not -prepared to go to gaol, even in defence of his own dignity as a member of Parliament, and consequently withdrew his remark. It still remains the fact, however, that Judge Docker did insult Parliament by his Bneer. It is to be hoped that he will not forgot the caution he has received, and will in future reserve hia political jokes for the dinner table.

The Bad and Worthless.

Ye never imitated or counterfeited. This is especially true of a family modioine, and it is positive proof thas the remedy imitqjed is of the highest value. As soon as it had been tested and proved by the whole world that Hop Blttqra w*s the purest, best, and most valuable family medloine on earth, many Imitations sprung up, and began to steal the notices in whioh the Press and the people of the country had expressed the merits of H. 8., and in every way trying to induce suffering invalids to use their stuff instead, expecting to make money on the credit and good name of H, B. Many others started nostrums put up in similar style to H. 8., with variously devised names, In which the word Hop or "Hops" were used in a way to induce people to believe they were the same as Hop Bitters. All such pretended remedies or oures no matter what their style or name is. and especially those with the word "Hop1 or ' Hw,T to thelr name> or in anr Wfty connected with them or their name, are imitations 01 counterfeits. Beware of them. Touch none of imS. notynB sut5 ut Kenuine American Hop

CORRESPONDENCE.

SiR,-The letter oi.^J'^M "Froßono Fublic?«jHH! 28 is, if not instru-ttvr'".i Slrfi He starts with fault-naii, PiSr us the first thing the CcM1*!! Mb right is the tbo^HH closets, the rembvlSwH that every hou ß e ' hafPIHI to aRk what is, their fa ijW»l owner or occupier, andi§|B^| odf) to the Council's tnJmS&jH wi|r .lying of gpodij||HH food, for one w as rauch-V^'wg othor. I fail to sco how (teSSB of the material o f r """''■ W3S box for night-f.pil .fafifflH vent the mean pßreHiW'wi continuing their premtlHH ing the nightaoil to eyM^H rate might lo this, butfaffiM! fortunately, as "Pro 3)1 HH wo have not the power'to '■'18* rates. The novel idea 'ffissSmj refuse to supply, ■.wataiiffl houses, therefore the CotfHH it on the scoro of health to*«tl^ ns I have before said, (o '«SJS| water. Suppose vmiaWMj reversed the proposal 3BM compelling property.^ '„''. W,\ wp.'ar, decent clocetiandpio, v 8 for house refuse, wouSitfi^MH the purpose ? TheprSsentiiMiSH state of the city ig TO.bJ^SHJ the municipal authorities W jjtp doing tbeir s'lare. L«t v^^H derive large annual mc6msH?iH do thoii'f, and not expect totffijKa rates. Your correspondßntgAaK how the Council are.to'«if|M plenty of fresh water,-■YojfflH

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■ (lo the Editor.) few Sir,—Your correspondentfijiijM whose letter in your.iuunraH you head as a budget^ v.iiSBI tion, is (however laudabletliSMwl the writer), from begfciii!im:!raH statement of facts, evenJf^uH be relied on, which I very OtoSZjffif Condensing his statementS | he would have the puffeSi them is, that the > White 1* ffl steamers are really the enSilM Hj whereas the very opposite Jg^ B having been known and'eraS ■ past 10 or 12 yoarg by®BaH Europe and America as %:M§jß| the Atlnntio — the fe.isHiSi iM an older and slower veeeelffilsffl ho mentions, havine, c.. as the year 1871, beatyjgljj unbroken seven days'<hj3|M| Hudson River and Qateni ance which has been sevenKt^taH by others of the iComanJM later years by from eigfttolsJl Instead of the line iq JiffißH antiquated Noah's Arktu^mH he would have us belitre,;|g« everything that coiiW liihraiflfl as regards speed, comfort, (Mji^Jp; even elegance fittinfiiSH They are uniurpa?Bed byt) State, Anchor, Inm&n, or Apjtyfl line, on any score exceptitaiffiß a qualification the Cunert&nH found out to their cost, in wolmßj to be anything but adeaidenpH of the colony having; foranjiS mail being carried aotoiß jl^^H White Star Bteamers,Ht|^ffl for congratulation.—l atn. H jra Jan. 23, 1885. -'^^B

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Sib,—ln your issue '.''S^SlKi noticed that three AucilHW prietora were fined SsqOH carrying one *too'mffofsMMj oblige the public .*£VhS| us how many .passenfefflW small tram-cars is »%w6p|ffl at a time. In my "opinks-^ff opinion of others that tw|dj« and 'busses, the numbCTjjU^K butl^tWednesdayafterMjuHl bottom of Queen-Btree^m«Hj the small tram-cars, and QiraH couuting, 35 persons Insid^HH the platforms at the tii|:|| Wellesley-street. HayJjj^Hi tram;oars in London J»rfj« England, I have alwi}yti|l ductors refuse to tak^SSH gers when they tad^'rafflß and have also seen thmWß forced by law when the'TMWM their complement; butwaSg are full, the gentlemenffl^H conductor if they wUlwHßh| I think it is time that tefo^w itself in the Auckland ...& &c,, Reform. ' 't

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Auction* —-.MORROW. TUAKAU. FOR SALE, at tho residence of Mr Richard Rowo, Tuakau (about 1J miles from thei station), on Saturday, January 31, at 12 o'clock, 8 QUIET DAIRY COWS. In full milk, or near calving 2 Working Horses A Good Hack; quiet in harness 2 Yearling Colts and Foals 2 Berkshire Sows, in pig 6 Young Pigs A Boar, by Bertio Savorno 60 cWo&et Harness. Scarifier Mould Plough. Roller Harness, and Sundries HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE Dairy Utonsils ALFRED BUCKLAND. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 2. UNRESERVED SALE OF CHOICE DAIRY COWS. THE undersigned has received Instruc tions from Mr Henry Spratt (who is retir ing from the milK business) to Bell, at nig residence, next the Princo Albort Hotel, Epsom, at 12 o'clock on Monday, Fobruary 2, 26 CHOICE COWS, near their calving, all being good milkers, and (roe from blemish A Steady Draught Horso An Active Spring Cart Horao Stack Hay, about 50 tons About 3 acres Grcon Maizo; to be rcmOYOQ before March IS. Tho Auotionoor would call ospcolal attention to the abovo Cows, as thoy aro a really good lot. ALFRED BUCKLAND. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 4,1885. THE undersigned has rocoived instruct tlons from Mr John Spiery (who ta leaving for England) to Bell at his residence, Amos Road, Ruimiora, THE WHOLE OF HIS HOUSEHOLE FURNITURE Corn-orusher. Chaff-cutter, Ploughs Harrows, Roller 2 Quiet Springing Cows 2 Vows in milk Bay Golding, very stounoh Bay Colt, 3 years old, unbroken Fat Barrow Pig, Pig and Water Troughs Doors and Window Sashes. And, for removal, A LARGE IRON SHED. ALFRED BUCKLAND, TUESDAYS. THE HAYMARKET, SALE OF WOOL, SHEEPSKINS, BIDES. TALLOW, HAY. and STRAW, oaoh TUESDAY, at 12 o'clock. ALFRED BUCKLAND, FOR PRIVATE 8 ALB ON LIBERAL TERMS, IN LOTS TO SUIT PURCHASERS: Farm Lota from 30 aores and upwards, neai Pnkekoho Station; from £710s to £10 an acre. Farm, Lot 130, Awitti, containing 123 aores ■eourely fenced; is near other homesteads, and "ood land; £2 an acre. Farm of 150 acres on the Pukekohe Hill, ad' joining that of Mr Jacob Wright's; considerably Improved: £8 an acre. A flrst-olass Farm, half-way between Klhlklhl and Te Awamutu, containing 686 aores, with choice apple orchard. Available and Fertile Farms, ranging from 1,500 to 10,000 aores, at prices varying with im provements from £1 to £7 an aero. ALFRED BUCKLAND. B, O. CARR.] [B. I). SOUKS. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, At 12 o'clock. VALUABLE FREEHOLD PROPERTY, QUEEN-STREET. B. TONKS & CO. HAVE been instructed by Mr Thou. Cole to Sell by Auction on Wednesday, February 11, at 12 o'clock noon, HIB VALUABLE PROPERTY IN QUEEN STREET, near tho Auckland Savings Bank, having a frontage to Queon-street of 20ft, by a depth of 81ft. Cm., on which are erected the Now Block of Buildings of Two Shops, occupied respectively by Mr Has lett, Chemist, and himself, with large workshop at back. B. O. OABB. I [B. D. TONKS WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, At 12 o'clock, ALLOTMENTS, PONSONBY ROAD. IN THE ESTATE; OF W. D. CARRUTHHRS (DECEASED). B. TONKS & CO. TTfTILL sell on "Wednesday, the 11th TT February next, at 12 o'clock, FOUR ALLOTMENTS, JERVOIS ROAD. PONSONBY, being Lots 7.8,9,10, of Sub division of Allotment 13, Section 8, Sub urbs, situated between Seymour-street and Shelly Beach Road, and adjoining the Baptist Church, each having a frontage to Jervols Road of 10 feet. Also. Lota 1 and 2, Sootion 7, Wynyardton, Coro mandel. Plans can be seen at the Auctioneers.' TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 3. HUNTER & NOLAN ;','. , WILL HOLD THBIB . tTT BBKLY SALE AT THE NEWMARKET YARDS, junction of Great South and Onehongs Roads, v, o* FAT AND STORE STOCK, DAIRY COWS, '*/-.. SHEEP. AND. PIGS. DURHAM YARDS. FOR SALE, at the Durham Yards, every Tuesday, at 11 o'olook, HIDES, TALLOW, WOOL, and SKINS HUNTER ANDNOjLAN ■DAINBRIDQE'S TIME TABLE From Union Bank—22 minutes past the hour. From The Three Lamps—7 minutes to the hour. Night Trips from Town—fcpast 8, J-past 9. l-pust 10, and 1-past 11. From Thkee Lamps— I, 9,10,11. From Union Bank to Shelly. Beach and Sarsfield-strket—7 minutes past 9,23 minutes to 10,7 minutes past 10,23 minutes to 11,7 minutes past 11, 23 minutes to 12, 7 minutes past 12.7 minutes post 2, 23 minutes to 3, 7 minutes past 3, 23 minutes to 1,7 minutes past 4,23 minutes to fi, I minutes past 6,23 minutes to 6, and 23 minutes to 7. From Shelly Beach—B.3o a.m., 8.45 a.m., 10.30 a.m., 1.30 p.m., 3.30 p.m., 4,30 p.m., and 7.45 p.m. RP. HOLLIS'S LINE OF • COACHES. LEAVE ONEHUNGA-Manukau Hotel—7.3o, 8,8.30, 9,9.15,10.30, 11.15 a.m., 12.15, 1, 1.30, 2.30, 8, 4. 6.30 p.m. Mondays-6 p.m. Saturdays-6, 6.80 p.m. Bundays-8.30 a.m., 12 noon, 4.80 p.m. LEAVE AUOKLAND-Greyhonnd Hotel- B, 9.15, 10.30,11 a.m., 12.15, 1, 2, 2.45, 3.15.4,4.30, 6.6,7 p.m. Mondays—llp.m. Saturdays—lo,ll p.m. Bundays-10a.n1., 2,6 p.m. BingleFare, Is; Return Fare, Is 6d. Tickets sold by the dozen:—To and from One hunga, 7s; to and from Greenwood's Corner, Oa; to and from Brown-street, Epsom, ss. B. P. HOLLIS Proprietor. COACH FROM DEVONPORT TO LAKE TAKAPUNA. Additional Buns, to meet tho convenlonoe of the Public. TIME-TABLE. Coach leaves Devon- Coach Leaves Lake port Post-office. School-house. 8.20 a.m. 9.5 a.m. 10.30 „ «■!« >. 2 p.m. 2.45 p.m. I 6.16 ~ Sundays. 11.0 a.m. 11.45 a.m. 3 p.m 5 p.m. DAVIS BROTHERS, Proprietors. DEVONPORT, WvMWERA, AND WARKWOKTH EOYAL MAIL COACH, Mondays, Wednesdays, Tuesdays, Thursdays" Fridays. • Saturdays. Lcwo. Leave. Dovonpori, 8 a.m. Warkworth, 8 a.m. Takapuna, 8.30 a.m. Puhol, 9.30 a.m. Wade, 10.30 a.m. Waiwera, 10.15 a,m. Walwera, 12 noon .' Wade, 11.30 a.m. Fnhoi, 12.45 p.m. I Takapuna, 2 p.m. Arrive. I Arrive. Warkworth, 2.30 p.m. I Devonport, 2.30 p.m. Booking Office at Lilewall Bros.' Store and P. 0.. 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Money. _»/»AAA TO LEND In snmfi of Irom &\>UU" «50 upwards.-Apply Wm. 8. oSSnrone; Coohrantfi Auotlon Mart. 186, Queen ■tTtrjt. - ONEY TO LB N D on Freehold Seouritieß.-A. Buchanan, Solicitor, St. Muugo Chambers (opposite Bank of Now Zealand). MONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage, of Firet-olass Frcohoia Seouritioß. W. COLKMAN, Solicitor. National Insurance Buildings. ONEY LENT ON PROMISSUKX NOTES. HOUSES, FURNITURE. &0. Moi^A^lTO^ffiKD. JOHN W. HARDIE, Land, Commission, and Estate Agent. HIGH-STREET, APOKI-AND. T|yf ONEY TO LEND, in Bums of £26 ONEY TO LEND, at a moderate rateoTA tC^6N«U tS S ELI, Solicitors. Shortland-atreet. MONEY TO LEND at current ratee of lnterest-Lalshley and Jaokson, Queon- Btroot. —ONDON LOAN AND DISCOUNT COMPANY. HIGH-STRKKT, NEXT TO ATKIN'B PRINTING OFFICE. £5 to £1,000. PE BS ToWrjECuTITY, FREEHOLD AND LEASEHOLD SECURITY, OH FIRST AND SECOND MORTGAGES, or on «ny available seourlty, repayable In WEEKLY OR MONTHLY INSTALMENTS, or In any way to suit the Borrower. Loans may be repaid at tho rate of Sixponoo poi weok In the Found. Bills Discounted at Curront Rotes. Bank ot England Notes and Australian Ban- Notes Bought. All communications strictly confldontlal. LONDON LOAN AND DISCOUNT CO., HIGH-STRS-T (Nkxt to Atkins Pkintinq Officb). "VT 0 T I C E OF REMOVAL. THE VICTORIAN LOAN AND DISCOUNT AGENCY HAVE REMOVED TO OFFICES NEXT DOOB TO MR P. OLIPHANT, Solicitob, HIGH-STREET. TNDUSTRIAL aw» PROVIDENT PER- Boroor of Qmeen-street and Vulcan I_u«. DIVESTMENT DEPARTMENT, Tha Society is now lfliraing; Ordinary Investing Shares, OMrylng tun MM InUrest allowed on ilepoSita lon 13 months .-.—B per cent. 6 months-. ,_6 per cent. T days' notice-- * per cent. BORROWING DEPARTMENT. ''So^WlVtoT* " *" WhOle°' Red™oo_^abfeof Rntos and any further Pa^ outers reQUired may bo obtained »t the Society*! Offlco* qkORGS gRASKR. Managet. A UCKLAND PERMANENT CO- J\. OPERATIVE BUILDINO & INVEST. MENT SOCIETY. OFTIOE t 117, QUEEN-BTHEET. LOANS granted upon approved securities ol Freehold or Leasehold Properties in sums oi £20 to £6,000, prlnolpal and interest being repay able In instalments at tho following Rzducicd Rates lor repayment of each &00 borrowed :— Repayments extend- P( , Weßk Total Amount Ing over fer weeK. Repayable. " A s. d. aB. d, I year _ -300 101 0 0 J years - - 10 10 108 B 8 Syears _ .. W 7 11316 0 1 years - .. 11 8 121 6 8 Byeara _ _ 3 9 138 18 9 Byeara - - 7 1 14713 9 lOyears ■■ .. 6 3 162 16 3 And In the same proportion for smaller orlargerloans. DEPOSITS.—The Society receives Monoy on Dopoeit:—Ropayable at 7 days' notice. 6 pei cent, per annum; repayable in 6 months, 6 pei cent. Dor annum. ' JOHN BATGBR. Secretary. MONBX TO LEND, Id large or sm»li Solicitors. Vnlgan Laa*. LONDON MORTGAGE, LOAN, AND I DISCOUNT BANE. 80, BHORTLAND-BTREET, AvaxhUtX) (Ofpobitk A. Ci. ark ft; sons' WareboubiJ, And Little Colllna-Btroot, Melbourne. LOANS ARE ADVANCED FROM £10 TO £1,000. Upon personal,freehold, and leasehold seoutttr, repayable by Weekly, Monthly, or Quarterly Instalments, at Lowest Current Rates. Advances made on Furniture without removml, and all classes ot Merchandise. Loans Granted toon Lin: Policies, Leu actbj, AND INTIIRKBTB PNDBB WH.IJ9. BILLS DISCOUNTED AT CURRENT BATES, Loaniozon Deposit ovD—EDa. RcFAnaan bx East Instalments, VORMS GRATIS. ■ . An ftfflnTwmTffflflo"ll and lntorrie its held strictly confldantlaL Bank ov Bnoland Nona Chujqbd. T>ED BOOT! RJEDBOOT! BOOTS AND SHOES T BOOTS AND SHOES! VICTORIA-STREET. GOING OUT OF THE BUSINESS. IMMENSE SALE of BOOTS and SHOES. The Proprietor begs respectfully to inform the Public that tho whole of hfe IMMKNSE STOCK MUST BE SOLD. The Salo will be continued until a CLEAR ANCE IS EFFECTED, and at Buoh prices as will astonish the Public. Remember tho RED BOOT. Vie- TOBIA-STKBKT. LADIES'AND GENTS'ENGLISH, FRENCH, AND GERMAN BOOTS AND SHOES. LAWN TENNIS AND SAND SHQES. FOR CASH ONLY. H. SAW KINS. January 24, 1885. TEA/ Unrivalled /0) is /O7 OU 8.//W I /0/ ABOUNDING /^r/ Strength / AND XHIGH QUALITY. I" IGHT HARNESS HORSES, SADDLE J HORSES, and ali kinds ul SPPJNG VEHIULES. Hired, Bought, and Sold. Rt CRG WTHKR'a VICTORIA bTAHLKS "Wei. vter-rttae 11



CHRISTMAS TjIRUITS. Cablo Address! iTelophonoExohangoi "Baglo," Auokland. | No. <& JOIIN BUCHANAN, WHOLESALE GROCER, TEA, COFFE, SPICE, and PROVISION MERCHANT, CUSTOMS-STRKKT, AUCKLAND. Bogs to announoe that ho has JUST RECEIVED, Ex s.s. Coptic MIS FIRST SHIPMENT OF NEW SEASON'S FRUITS, NEW SEASON'S FRUITS, NEW SEASON'S FRUITS, i NEW SEASON'S FRUITS, NEW SEASON'S FRUITS, NEW SEASON'S FRUITS, NEW SEASON'S FRUITS, NEW SEASON'S FRUITS, NEW SEASON'S FRUITS, COMPRISING— MUSCATEL RAISINS SULTANA KAISINS IMPERIAL FRENCH PLUMS ELEMK FIGS CURRANTS TO ARIUVK (oxpoctod In a few flays) Ex S.s. KaikourA, BARCELONA NUTS JORDAN ALMONDB SHELL ALMONDS VALENCIA RABINS SAMPLES ON VIEW AT THK WAREHOUSE. JOHN "DUCHANAN, CUSTOMS-STREET, AUCKLAND. JB. BLAIKIB, • VIOTORIA-STHEET, IMPORTER OF BIHLDERS1 & FURNISH ING IRONMONGERY DIBKOT FBOSI MAKUVAOTDBIBS, Has For Sale, at Low Rates, Carpenters' Tools Nalln, Looks, Hinges Kitchen Ranges Register Grates, In great Variety Marble and Enamelled Hlato Mantelpieces (Largest Stock in Auckland) Marble, Electroplate, Curb, and other Fonden Galvanised Iron, Sheet Lead, and Zlno Slate, Cement, and Plaster. INSPECTION INVITED TP E A C 0 C X, • OPTICIAN, MATHEMATICAL AND NAUTICAL INSTRUMENT^HAKHR, BHOKTLANDBTKKKT, ALWAYS IN STOCK— Spectacles, «ncMCye-Klafm;n of ever; kind an aoourateifltfeuaranteed Opera GlasuostoiianporiortnuaUty Telescopes, -sßinocularSWleld Glasses and Microscopes, powerful and cheap Theodolites, Mining Compoßsos, Drainage Levels Abney ■Levels, PrLamatio Compasses Drawlngjlnsfcruments, Scales, Parallel Rulers Ships' Logs > Sextants, Compasses, Binnacles Barouicterß.iThermoinotore,-(Hyelrt)metcra Eleccrietßeliyßatterles, and Fittings MagnetUumdlGalvaniotMemcal Machines MagicdjSntern&uind Hlidea, Iliind Magnifiers Stereoscopes land Slid es, Graphosoopea St^m'SGuages.ancKrnblng.lSalinometers AniaffanrJ'hotographlc Cameras s, JUSTSmkcK^VEfIS-'So'lf-rogißtorlng Aneroid Barometers INSTUUMRNTH OF EVEBY KIND BBFAIRKD, OPPOSITE THB POBT-OFPIOH. "ri A L LE D BAG K. XTBWMARKET JTOTEL, NEWMARKET. GEORGE H. EASTON Begs to notify to his old Friends and Customers and the General Public that he has resumod the Proprietorship of the above well-known and seleot Suburban Hotel, and that the business will be conducted under his personal super vision, and on the same lines which caused hta former regime to bo so satisfactory, popular, and successful, and trusts they will again favour him with their kind patronage. H OMAS MACHIN, BRICKLAYER AND BUILDER, COLLINGWOOD-STKKET. Quantities prepared for fho Trade and Tollable estimates given. Furnaca work done in all branches. Stoves, Coppers, and Kitchen Ranges set and guaranteed. Communications by post attended to. OR IMMEDIATE SALE, in Victoria streot West, two Houa9s and Shop with double frontage, will bo sold a bargain: terms easy.—Apply to John Soppett, llcraso and Land Acant, No. 8, Queen-street. ».-.;n FOR POSITIVE SALE, a nice little Farm of 10 acres, part in grasß, all fenced and an eight-roomed Houso upon it; 3 miles from Railway Station, and 11 miles from town; also, a good Farm at Whangarei, 320 acres, nearly all fenced in, part in good grass, and part bush, good Cottage, Outbuildings and Orchard j the sheep and cattle can either be taken at valuation or otherwise; a low price will be taken for the lot.—Apply to John Soppet, House and Land Agent, No. 8, Queen-street. FOE IMMEDIATE SALE, A Really Nice Little Farm of 52J Acres Good Land, subdividad into 7 or 8 paddocks, all fenced, prin cipally thorn fences; a 6-roomed House and Sheds, &c,, for 12 cows, and a splendid stream of fresh water, capable of driving very power ful machinery; also has a large frontage to the harbour. Only 11 miles from Queen-stree Wharf, and will be sold cheap.—Apply John g- —" .Land Agent. No- a "-"en-street. EOR SALE, a really good Dairy Farm 160 acres good land, well-fenced, good grass, and plenty fresh water all the year round, comfortable dwelling-house, and numerous out buildings; all in gcod ordor; i-mil cfrom rail way station, IS milea from town, and will be sold cheap.—Apply to John Hoppet, Land AKO&t, **«. 8. Qaeen-stro



"WILLIAM RATTRATS ANNUAL SUMMER SALE. Barg.'wnß in LADLES' UNDEECLOTHING. Bargains in STYLISH MANTLES. Bargains in SUMMER COSTUMES, Bargains- in FASHIONABLE MILLINERY. Washing Dress Mat erials from SJd. French Sateens and Zephyr Cloths at Clearing Prloes. Tennis doth s and French Larantines at Astonishing Price?. THE ENTIRE 1 * STOCK MUST BE CLEARED. QWFFPING / I*TasJlionable Sunshades, Ribbons, Laces, R ufflings, Ties, Lace CollareHos, Sash REDUOTIUIN Ribbons, Embroideries, also IN V GLOVES AID HOSIEBY. SPECIAL BARGAINS IN GUIPURE CURTAINS. tar The Entire Stock of Sheetings, Towel- \ lings, Calicoes, Cretonnes, Table GENUINE Damasks, Napkins, Flannels, Fancy \ WHOLESALE Tatlings, etc., etc., at - PRICES. CLOTHING DEPAETMENT. / An this Department is to bo rolinquishod ALTOGETHER tho balance of Stook now on hand MUST BE SOLD prior to Stock-taking. With this objecb tha Goods, though of tha best quality, aro marked FABULOUSLY LOW. For instanco, Black Cloth Walking Coats marlsed 42/- reduced to 17/G Tweed Suits * 63/- to 29/6 Long Linen Dust Coats at 7/11 about half tho übuhl pri« Linon Sac Coats, for work or lounge, 4/11 EVERY OTHER LINE REDUCED IN PROPORTION. WILLIAM KATTEAY, 178, 180, 182. I QUEEN STREET. I 178, 180, 182. T.&S.MORKIN&CO. Furnishing Ironmongers and Ship Chandlers, QUEEN STRRET. T. & S. MORRIN & CO., Limited, Have now unpacked THIS SEASON'S STOCK of KEROSENE COOKING STOVES, ETC., comprising a LARGE ASSORTMENT of the most useful sizes, etc. NO SMOKE. NO SMELL AS EFFECTIVE A8 QAS AND MORE ECONOMICAL. Genuine English and American Electro-plated Ware. Now on View, a beautiful selection of Useful and Ornamental Articles> suitable for Christmas Gifts, Sports, etev, etc. ICE CREAM FREEZERS! ICE CREAM FREEZERS I ICE CREAM FREEZERS I T. & 8. MOBBIN & CO., QUEEN STREET, AUCKLAND.



•rriHE NEW ZEALAND FARMER, BKK AND POULTRY JOURNAL," An Illustrated Agricultural. Pvstoral, and Hoirricuui'UHAL Montiita- Magazine. Owing to tho rapid extension of agriculture and rural industries of all kinds throughout the colony, tho proprietor of the Auckland Star bollevcH the interests of those engaged in such Industries domand the establishment of an ai<ri oultural journal of a more comprehensive! Char* actor and Wider scopo ot usofulncna than any now published In thla colony* He has thoref ore determined to issue an Illustrated Monthly, to bo oalled Tub New Zealand Farmer, Bbb ahd Poultry Journal. Ho has purchased and will incorporate with the new journal the agricultural publication so long issued under tho tltlo olt " Tho North Now Zealand Settlor and Country Magafcino." Tho now joufnlll will bo twico the size of the " Softie*1,1' With un ornamental coloured cover j ami caro will bo takon to make It equally useful as a modium of praotical information upon all topics connoctcd with rural pursuits to residents in all parts of Now Zoalantl. It will bo the pro priotor's aim to adopt the best features of other journals of this olasu published In Groat Britain and America, and thus to provide for farmers, stook-breedorß, horticulturists, and everyone following rural avocations, a high-class Journal whloh shall afford reliable information upon all matters pertaining to their sovoral occupations, whilo it Btrivos to promolo thoir special interests In all respects. Competent writers, possessing special know lodgo of the subjects dealt with in the sovcral departments of tho papor, have been ongagod. Thoso sovoral departments will bo kept distinct from ono another, and will embrace the follow ing subjects :—Agriculture, Including Stock broeding and Dairy Work; Wool Growing j Horticulture ; Fruit Growing; Spooial Crops and Sub-Tropical Industries; Poultry, Beo Hooping, &o. Tho illustrations will bo tho best of thoir kind both as regards drawing and engraving, and will add lmmonsoly to tho practical value and attractions of tho paper, Tho Subscription (payable in advance) -will bo 10s yearly, or O3 half-yearly (post paidl; and from the steady inoreaßO in popular favour whloh tho "Settler" has onjoyed, tho proprietor belioves ho can con fidently look forward to securing a wido and immediate circulation for a journal so much superior to Its predecessor as it is his intention to mako Tiik Nkw Zealand Farmer, Bbb and Poultry Journal. t& Tho first number of tho Farmer Is now issued, and persons wishing to subscribo should sond In their names at once to the Star Office. All subscriptions must bo paid In advance- Yearly, 108; Half-yearly, 6a (post paid). TboFlrfetNamberwUlconalstofaSpootol Issue or Ton Thousand Copies, for distri bution to the Loading Farmers and Prominent Men throughout tho Colony. Mr H. Kramer has been appointed our Canvassing Agent, and will toko an early opportunity of waiting upon Advertisers, Brbtts auckland almanac AHD PROVINCIAL HANDBOOK Fob 1885. This Standard Book, whlcn Is Now Ready, contains 208 pagoa of closely-printed matter re lating to tho Colony of Now Zealand, and fur ntahlhg the very latest statistical, oQlclal, and descriptive account of its resources, Its trade, agriculture railways, telegraphs, ofllclal Ber vices, its laws, forests, land regulations, indus tries, mines, &c. &o. The Book also Includes two Diaries—one for the record of memoranda for every day of the year, and tho othor for the entry of household expenses. A Heady Itookonor for housewives and dealers wit! also bo found a useful feature. The description of tho Provincial District of Auckland covors fifty olosoly-prlnkd pagos. There are also attached Lisls of Crown Lands opon for settlement in iho Province Tho Register ot Auckland Shipping, Customs Tariff, Stamp Duties, Trains. Coach and St»am Tables. Cub and Watcnuon's Fares, and Direc tories lmvo all been corrected to the latest date, and will bo found invaluable in overy mer chant's ofllco. Tho Farm and Gardon Calendars furnish tho farmer and horticulturist with directions for ovcry month's operations. The Tldo. Sunrise, and other Tables aro calcu lated with the greatest possible care. All tho matter in the Bookis entirely now, and various important improvements have been in troduced to make tho Book moro widoly useful. PRICE-ONE SHILLING. Sold by all booksellers. H. BRETT, SBOBTLAND-STIIEKT. PUBLISHER. mo MR J. H. WITHEFORD. SIR,—I hare tho honour to Inform yon that four tender for the solo right cf Advorllslng on tho Auckland section of tho New Zealand Rail ways has boon accopted by tho Hon. Minister (or Public Works on behalf of tho Queen. I hare, &&, J. P. MAXWELL, General Manager, Wellington, December 1,1884, Bpaeos at 63 Railway Stations may bo bad on application at my office. Business men desirous of having special notices, almanacs, &0., can have them erected immediately at a very mode rate charge. N.8.-Advertlsejrs will please note that no other person has tho right of reoolviag atfrer tlMtaenta tor thoso Hallway Stations. Deeemberlg.m J'H. WITHEFOBD. D. E v ' * ■• ,g|Tifc aUNHAKKB, J&gß®Bßr Qun» - ann*i §|ag||pir_' fttePoelta the O^tj Marks*. SBTAWJumni 13* Intending Buyers thould In. %'<Ml'Wmr J "P°ot P>* "ROB STOCK Of IPftiPilsr- * Breeoh and Munlo-loadlng imWiMM Quns on nand< T hef wm "" WH the bkst valuk In Auckland. &SSSHWW Bvery (ran thoroughly exwnin- Mmf wl and ffuorontesd bafort dell- WmW Hainmerieu Qnns, with Stamen's gwi Patent Steel Barrels, U and 20 gauge | ESS Silver's Patent Antl-reooilßnttPlateii Em Wabley's Bull Dog and Irish Court* Bg[ bulary Revolvers, also his New Patent KJ|§ Self-extracting Revolver i Krnooh'l ißsj Patent " Perfect "Reloading MetaUlo IBa Cartridge Cases and Crimpers t Kler*s $j£& Revolver Ammunition and Metaulo ""■"" Cartridge Oases; Newcastle Chilled Ihott Cnrtlss and Harvey and Pigon Wllk'a and Lanranoe'* Gunpowder; Kley's Wadding and Cartridge Cues; Powder Flasks, Shot Pouohet, Same Bags, Gun Cases, Cartridge Belts, Ova Oil, Tow for Gun Cleaning, Ferret Muczles and Bells, Saloon Rifles, Air Canes, Breeoh-loadlng Implements, Tiihing Taokle, Cutlery, nre> works. m REPAIRS, Inoludlng Browntng and Re ■tooklng, spoolallr attended to, and latlif aattoa Barantoed. _ • EVITT, axnauLMmm $c banana, mHAMES CARRIAGE AND DRAY A FACTORY, v JAMES MACKIB, Profrbbtob, VIOTOMA-STRBKT BAST, AUCKLAND. Repairs of every description In Wood and Iron neatly executed on the shortest notice. Springs made and repaired. Always on Hand—A large quantity of Lamps, »lso Irginbark Hhe.Ua and Spokes-, Red Gnin ITalbosrind Hobart Town Hardwood. N.B.—COnntrr flrriara minntnitUr attended to. TELEPHONE, No. 308. pHARLES LLOYD, AUTHORISED AND MINING' SURVEYOR, MINK EXPERT. 18 years' Experience of Alluvial and Reef Mining. Confidential ADVICE- given on receipt Of 10s (id and stamped envelope, addressed. Reference: Any Resident of Co-omanttel. December 22.181 M TTIOR IMMEDIATE SALE, a Butchering X? Business, doing a good cash trade, In the oentre of the oltyj a low prioe will be taken.— Apply to John Soppet Land Agent. No. 8, fhinnn-fltrnor THHNDB B S O N, HOUSK. SHIP, SIGN, AND GENERAL DKCORATrva PAINTSB. Ha t WxiDBJ«->**ut



WOMAN'S FRIEND. TTT OMAN'S JIRIEND. MRS DrTT^UART'S FEMALE ■REMEDIES, EMALE XiEMBDIES. CURE LIAR TO FKMALE EXPERIENCE* MRS DR STUART Hasforyoars devoted especial ojten'ion to the disorders common to her sex, end in her Kerne dies ladies have the greatest boon .over Intro duced to pubUo notice. Many yeara' experience in the largost female practice in the metropolis, comprising eVery axe, temperament, and com plaint, haa afforded amplo opportunity for the most thorough trial of tho Medicines reputed to bo of value, and tho Remedies now Introduced to tho ladies of Auckland have won tho highest estoom and praiaes from innumerable mothers and daughters rostored to strength, regularity, and all the blessings of sound health. MRS Dr7ISTUART'S LADIES' TONIC, S3 ANB (B BD PER BOTTLH. This le essentially a'Female Tonio. It oon tains tho elements requisite for the peculiar constitution of weman. Whatever of value there may bo In tho loglon of quacks and nos trums impoßod upon a too-generous and con fiding public for the stronger sex, the? have proved themselves to be utterly valueless for female use. For loss of appetite, colour and spirits, palpitation of the heart, unfitness for exercise or work, this Tonic is tho surest, mildest,and mostagreoabloBtren.'thgiverever brought before sufferlog women. MRS DR7STUART'B LADIES' CALENDAR PILLS, 2s no and is Gd Pen Box. . Tho valuo of these Pills for periodical use cannot well be over estimated. Thoy are prompt nnd certain in their action. They pre vent suffering, discomfort, and anxiety, and are truly the Females' Friend. MRS DITsTUART'S LADIES' APERIENT PILLS, is 6d Pbr Box. Theee Pills are highly recommended for In digestion. Headache, Biliousness, Liver Com plaints (the latter are frequently the oause of irregularity), Giddiness, Constipation, and especially In conjunction with the Calendar Pills, with which It la suggested (for reasous fully explained in circular* accompanying Medicines) the/ should be obtained. AU who hare used these Remedies testify to the kindliness and regularity of the monthly sickness. In many cases of palonees, debility, and loss of appetite of months duration, causing th» gravest fours of consumption, the jndioious use of the Pilli and Tonic has restored the bloom of health, strength, and enjoyment of The attention Of lady prinelpals, matrons of publio and private institutions, mothers, mil liners, dressmakers, Bhop-girls, domestic Ber vants, factory girls, and all engaged in seden tary occupations or closely confined situations, Is called to the unequalled Tonle and corrective Tlrtues of these famous Remedies. . Circulars, with full directions and valuable bints from Mrs Dr. Stuart, aooompanjr each bottle and box of the Remedies. Ladles, see advertisement In tho " Herald." Prepared for tho proprietor— W. G. THORNTON. Esq., At tub Laboratory, New Pare Boad, London, England. bolb wholesalß and bstaib agents fob auckland, n.z,— MB S. GILBERT, Ciikhisd, (Next to Lennox's, Stationer), QUEEN-STREET; MR T. A. CRAWFORD, Chemise NEWTON. To be had ot all respectable Chemists and Dragguta, woman'sTtriend. ROSY CHEEKS. APPETITE, arid VIGOUR OUS HEALTH. MRS DR. STUART'S FAMOUS FEMALE TONIC. TIB AFI REAP. WILLIAM THOMAS, Corner of Lome and Victoria-streets. I Auckland Bast, g MONUMENTAL, MARBLE. AND GENERAL STONEMABON, ARCHITECTURAL SCULPTOR AND CARVER. Inscriptions Accurate and Beautiful. Monuments. Tombs, Headstones, and every description of Stone Work at the Lowest Possible Prioes for Town and Country SCORIA ASH. SCORIA ASH TO BUILDERS AND CONTRACTORS. I am prepared to supply (or deliver) from Threo Kings Scoria Pit, in any quantity. Coarse, Medium, and Screened, in Auckland Suburbs and Onehunga. Orders can be left with Jos. Mackle, Coochbnilder, Victoria-street [ or the undersigned. Onehnnga. Jan. 9 1885. Wm.BRIB.RLY. WP ELL. • MOUNT ROSKILL 'BUS Leates ■• Leaves Edendalo: ■ ■ ■ National Bank: 7.0 a.m 730 a.m. 8.15 a.m.. .. 9.30 a.m. U.O a.ni 12noon 1.0 p.m. .. 2.30 p.m. S.O p.m 1.0 P.m. 1.30p,m .. 6.15 p.m. Saturday NionT. 0.15 9.45 THE NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY, 188 AND IGO, QUEEN-STREET, DISPLAY TUB LARGEST AND BEST - ASSORTED STOCK OF MEN'S, YOUTHS', and BOYS' CLOTHING AND OUTFITTING CLOTHING AND OUTFITTING CLOTHING AND OUTFITTING CLOTHING AND OUTFITTING IN THE CITY, THE CELEBRATED 9IOS6IEL TWEEDS, HOSGIEI TWEEDS, Which they were tho first to introduce in Made up Clothing, has become FAMOUS as BEING THE MOST DURABLE AND WEAR-RESISTING OF ALL WOOLLEN FABRICS. THE DEMAND FOR THESE GOODS Continues to show a Large Yearly Increase, PROVING THAT IMPORTED CLOTHING IS ALMOST ENTIRELY SUPERSEDED BY THE SUPERIOR COLONIAL PRODUCTION. TT RATING'S "DOWDER. KEATING'S: POWDER KEATINim POWDER KKATING'B POWDER . KILLS BUGS FLBASI f ' • MOTHS m _ BEETLES. This Po/wraa is Quite Harmless to Anl mol Life, but is unrivalled In destroying fleas, bugs, cockroaches, beetlee, moths in fura, and gvery other species of Insect. Sportsmen will flnd this Invaluable for destroying fleas in their dogs, as also ladies for their pet dogs. This Article has Found so Great a Sam that it has tempted others to vend a so-called artiole in imitation. The Public are Cautioned that the tins of the "prenulnepowder boar the KEATING'S WORM TABLETS • i*__ KEATING'S WORM TABLETB A Purely Vegetable Sweetmeat, both in appearance and taste, furnishing a most agree able method of ad ministering the. only certain f«ai«l7 tor INTESTINAL or THREAD WORMS. It is a perfeoUy. safe and mild pre paration, and is especially adapted for Children,



Why is it so many wl^^H Their homes a"r-SHH| luxury, friends are Hhhl they are educated aWJgß|aiaK| others ° yet' they .^SH and, really wtthon|«MM others miserable,.: have taken a tpajy.WSn™™ A few dosen of M'aiW would remove all "^S^H The SyinptoidHH Dear SiR, T AbonUMBHBij to use yourHambuwi"'; v jfl|M indigeßtion from wWMawjHfej some time PrevloujlJ'.iSß^B pains in the lirer wm|HHK» headache and QPPre?Si|BM ta°r° eomw^^S^f^p! SnafS^^H noSiing nauseating be'tho m^^ ( f^9.Dat^.;W;:''