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nistan 'from Khojah Saleh to the Persian frontiorin theneighbourbooodof Sarrakhs.' Wl?en the offer was made Russia was not in possesnion of Surrakhs ; and she professed to bo dosirous of Keeping her pledged word that Afghanistan should bo outside the sphere of Russian influonco. But on Sir L'eter Lumsden's arrival at the disputed tovri :ory, not only did he fail to find the portion of the Afghan Frontier Commis sion anywhco near the dobat^ablo land; but ho did find a Russian military force well within it—in fact, occupying a station GO miles south of Sarrakhs. Long after tho English part of the commission had started, tho Russian portion was still at Petersburg, and tho head of tho Russian party, Uonoral Zelonoy, deliberately win torod at Tillis, while tho British party shivered on tho loft bank of the Murghab. Evkiontly Russia did not seriously moan that the Afghan Frontior Commission should docitlo tho north-western boundary of : Afghanistan. This is still further apparent from the dospatch to England of M, J essar, who in on the staff of the recently made Co mmander -in - Chief of tho Trans - Caspian territory. This diplomatic agent is said to havo p'v'od a conspicuous part in the occupation of Merv and to possess a know le Ige oi tho Turcoman country and people surpassed and poivaps oq lal'ed by none others. M. Lesear'w mission was to decide in London a north-western Afghan boundary which should suit Russia—for the present M. Lcssar ' maintained that, through the submission of the Salor Turcomans to Kus siun rulo, the Russian authority has been ah ililished as far as tho woatorn spurs 1 tho I'aropamisus Range, which is tho only practicable frontier between Russia and Afghanistan; that the Amir of Afghanistan's authority on tho Murghab cannot extend bolow Ponjdeh; and that thus tho district of Badghis will be appropriated to Russia, with Kushkas, tho )ia/.tern frontier of that country." The British Government rejects the claim, and M. Lessar is now awaiting instructions The moaning of these claims is, that Russia claims on tho north a triangle of disputed territory 180 miles long and GO miles wido at the baso near Penjdeh, equivalent to about 4,500 squaro miles, and on tho wes^ claims the country lying between the Hari Rud and the Kushk Rivor —the former being the L'er:>ian boundary, and the lattor the most wostorn aflluent of tho Murghab Rivor, which (lows to Morv. This region is about 125 miles long from north to south with an averago breadth of US miles, giving an area of 8,000 squaro mile*. Altogether, the claimH may be said to ntfeot an area of about 12,600 equaro inikw. Hut far more important than tho extent of territory is tho fact that it con ti.ins many villages and a few important towns—important, that is to say, in those regions of backwood civilisation and sparse population; and yot moro important than this is the fact that it brings tho Rus sians to tho northorn base of tho Safed or VVhito Mountains, at the southern baso of which stands Herat, tho key of India, with lees than 40 miles between. Herat would bo completely within tho power of Russia ; i i 21 hours could pounco down upon it and surprise and capturo it. For it would be impossible for the Amir of Afghanistan to maintain a forco at Horat that would bo ablo to guard always against a surpriso. Tho town and villages along tho Kushk and l'onjdeh on tho Murghab would furnish quarters in which a considerable Russian forco could bo distributed and maintained, and massed togother whon rcquirod. Tho British commission marched northwards as fur as Ponjdoh, but found it expedient to fallback on Bala Murghab,which is woll out side tho territory claimod by Russia, woll within as yot undisputed Afghan territory, and in a. corner about 40 miles from both tho northorn and custom boundary which M Lesear has demanded in London. The discourtesy of Russia in occupying posts within tho dehateublo territory, and in kcop ing tho British commission waiting, have been remarked on with disploasuso in Eng land. So, doubtless, has tho attempt to transfer the decision of the matter to Lon don instead of leaving it to the commission, which tho Government of St. Petersburg itsolf proposed for its determination. But t!ii* has been but dono by the unprincipled insolence and truculonco which characterise the last utterance of tho Russians on t'e matter. They recently nuid that Herat wbb out of tho pplioro of Russian notion, as it was in Afghanistan. But considering tho way thoy havo troatod, or pietcnd to interpret, their professions about Morv and about the Afghan boundary, considering, too, tho bo istful and throatoning tono of the Kussian pre?a in regard to Herat, it is not strant'o that those profcsoiois of tho Rus s an Uovoinmont are treated by England as worthless—especially an tho military can forco tho hand of tho Russian (Jovorn irent, if necessary ; and what tho military mean is very evident from tho uttorly fictitious potitions to St. I'etorsburg, as from tho Koratis and tho tribes in tho vicinity, ticking Russian protection and annexation. Perhaps tho submission of tho Sulor Turcomans is part of the matter of thoso potitions. Moantime, tho Afghans have remonstrated against Russian oc cupation of placns within the boundary they claim. Tho Horatis and all tho pooplo north of Herat havo gladly wolcomod tho British Frontier Com misaien, and shown great apprehension at the Russian advance Still moro, Tur comans who havo boon conquored by Russia are said to havo paid friendly vimfcs to tho Commission and shown that the Russian sway is very distasteful to them. One of tho latest tolpgrams does indeed state that 'M. do (iiera has informed the British Govornmontthat no steps havo either boon taken or are in contemplation incon sistent with tho declarations made by the Russian Govornmont in 1873.' But after our oxperionco of Russian promises, and interpretation of promises, and of tho ability of Russian gonerala to forco the hand of their Government, if necossary, it would bo oxtrcino folly to believe this statemont, or to let it hinder for one moment preparations for tho dofot:co ol Herat, which thoso with tho commission deem urgently necessary, in viow of tho unmistakeablo preparations that Russians aro making for tho capture of tho placo. If the Afghans must smilo whon Russians occupy towns in their territory and advanco on tho koy to their country and India,Ruseia ought, not to frown if the Afghans prepare to defend Horat. Tho very 'Standard' which now donies tho rumour of an intended march on Herat, latoly declared —" We have reason to believe that the position on the Afghan frontior is moro serious than tho authorities are willing to admit. Sir Peter Lumisdon and his escort wore to have wiiitored at Char tjhamboh, near Muimona, This docision was changed in ordor that tho English Commiesion might be closer to Ponjdh, and, above all, to Herat ; and Balu Murghab was choson as tho most conveni ent place for thoir camp. While the Eng lish Commissioner is waiting for his Rus sian colloague, ho appears to havo ocenpied his leisure by drawing up and sending homo proposals for throwing him self into Horat under certain con tingencies, which there ia reason to faar may not improbably arise.' In July, 1880, and again in February and Juno, 1883, tho Viceroy and Governor- General of India assured tho Amir that if he unreservedly followed the advice of tho British Govornmont in regard to his ex ternal relations, they would be prepared to aid him in repelling the unprovoked aggres sion of any foreign power upon his do minion, and, moreover, to onable him to preserve inviolate his north-weat frontier in particular, the British have regularly paid tho Amir a lakh of rupees a month. We must not only prepare to defend Herat and resis.t their claim to the Kushk bound ary, but turn them out of thoir position south of Sarrakhg, and incite the Persians to turn them out of this place also. Now that Russia threatons, and we see how un certain her position in her new conquests would bo with a great power like England to contend against, we must make the Rub sians feel that it is in our power to roll them back on the Caspian Sea, and into it if necessary."

By last mail a gentleman in Auckland re ceived a letter from a Free Church minister in the Isle of Skye, from which the following extract is taken : —"We are greatly obliged to you and other friends in New Zealand for the deep interest you aro taking in the wel fare of the poor Skye crofters, who are undergoing a severe oppressive ordeal. The Free Church of Scotland has been aroused to a sonso of its duty in this matter, as in the days of Knox, and it is to be hoped that something will shortly be done to mitigate landlord tyranny in the Hebrides. I have perused with much pleasure your correspon dence anent the crofters in the Inverness and Oban papers, and feel assured that the generous offer of land by the New Zealand Government to the crofters should, if possible, be accepted by the latter, If the landlords were to aid the emigration of the orofLer people, as Lady Gordon, of Uist and Barra, is doing, there would be no difficulty in sending scores of families to your Colony; as without such assistanco thoy could not leave their native shores. Some time ago the Government of New Zealand introduced immigrants free of any charge for passage money, and if this system were to be revived the crofters could easily get to your eunny clime, and thus better their circumstances," , '

The English Cricketers' Remark able Innings.

So far the team of professional cricketora f roni tho mother country now visiting these colonies have an unbeaten record, thanks to tho bad form shown by tho New South Wales Eleven In thorieent match. The opportunity offered on that occasion to tho Sotith Welshmen to seoura a victory was one that In all probability will never again occur in the cricketing annals of this colony. With anything like a dlsplav of fair cricket on the part of " our boys,"" there was every chanoo in their favour of securing the honours, while on tho other hand it was only by tho greatest good judgment that their opponents averted a " follow on." The Englishmen played an up-hill game, and played 1- woll. Never was thcro a chanco Riven that was not invariably secured. Like a woll-rcgulatod machine, they worked in unison, and thoroin laid tho socret of ihcir success. Somoof "our boys" wore not at homo in tho field, whilo others were seized with a (unking flt on taking their stand at tho wiokote. What promised to bo a grand victory oventually became an unparalleled collapse and easy dofeat. Now as to the why and whoreforo o£ thia suddon blighting of tho hopcß of Now South Wales. In the first innings " our boys " surprised ovon thorn selves. Not only did they run up a good tally on the scoring board, but they prevented thoir opponents from following euit. Consequently wo must look to tho Bccond innings for the cause of this abrupt cessation Of runs and disastrous downfall of timber. And tho problem is not a difficult one to. solve. The bowling throughout of tho English cracks was of a particularly lively description, and many of the colonial bats men had Bufferod accordingly; in tho heat and excitement of tho struggle, bruises and wounds, for tho time, being even unheeded, only to be too woll brought to mind by their painful nature, attar the day's play was over. Bearing their previous hard knocks in remembrance, when thoy faced bucb renowned bowlere as Attewell, Barnes, and Ulyett, for tho second tlmo, a flinching panio crossed, and the majority of our knights ot the willow fell an easy prey to ' yorkers' and ' break backs.' Many, doubtless, Imagine that a blow from a orickot ball is a matter of little moment; but numbers of our most redoubtable batsmen have had to suc cumb at a critical stage of the game from this very cause. Instances aro on record in which tho cricket ball has played a fatal part, tho death ot its victim following quickly tho blow inflicted. Fortunately, lesßcr iDjurlos are the order of the day, and of late years a. specific has been discovered forallevating tho afflictions consequent on cricket that is daily growing in favour with all lovors of the manly game. No bettor authority on this suhjcotcould be possibly ■quoted than Mr David Scott, the celebrated Victorian cricketer, who, on the occasion of an accident In the orlcketfleld, wrote to one of the leading journals of this colony as follows *- " While playing cricket on the Ea»t Melbourne Grounds, la»t season, I recoivod a terrible blow with a cricket ball, below my knee, which caused intense pain, and my leg became so swollen that I was obliged to go to my homo in a cab. I was advisod to try St. Jacob's Oil. I had only ap plied it twice, when, to my delight, the swelling disappeared, and I was entirely froo from pain. My leg had bocomo blauk and blue from the kneo to tho unklo from tho hurt, and the magical effect of St. Jacob's Oil induoes me to giro my oxperlonce to tho public. I would also atate that I havo recommended this great pain curing remedy to many oricket and football players, all of whom have found it to giro as surprising roliof as I havo." After public tuutlmony Buch as this, at the handa of a gontle man of as well-known integrity as Mr D, Scott, no ono can for a moment reasonably doubt tho extraordinary curative properties of this now and iirontly-ti-bc desired auxiliary to the orickoling field. In corrobomtlon of tho fact, howovor. it may not be out of place on our part to utilise the words of another amateur or the willow, Mr W. Vint, of Flinders Lane, Mel bourne, who, writing to tho " Courier," mild :— " 1 havo to odd my testimony to tho Bpoedy and most astonishing relief I havo dorived from a fow applications ot St. Jacob's Oil on two dislocated lingers, accidentally knocked Out whilo in the orickot field. I have frequently experienced tho pain arising fron' buoli an accidont, but novor boforo did-1 succeed In so qulokly driving away the inflammation nnil pom ncoißsarily following tuch a mishap as In tho instancn abovo referred to." On thu face ot ri'llnblo ovidenco ot this namro wo can but opine that orickoturs generally will tako heart and go forth prepared to do battle regardless of sprains and bruiuos, strong in tho fuiih that thoy bavo a trusty ally at baud in case of accidents wlio will ensure rolief from all Buffering.

Extraordinary Judgment.

Boons in Court—An Offiocr Sent Up,

Thoro waß a haggard, weary, far-away look in the eyes of the Court, as if it's mother-in-law had been saved from perdition, when it encased itself in t.!ui justice-box, and ordered tho delin quents to bo trotted out,

" Bridget OKay," said the Court, on Bullalnu appeared with the solo of the colls, "so you wore attacked at midnight with a lot-joy-bo confined npasni. Flung round generally and tried a PawROO can-can In tho Bovonth Avonuo Bridget, you must go up where the spasms cease from troubling and the dances are at rest for "

" Your Honor," murmured Bridget, as the cast a lorlng eye at something that laid athwart her voluptuous bosom, " rare I was not meeself at all, and Hint bad with tho rumati/. when I laid a hoult of the blessed bottlo, that "

" You emptied It," shouted the Court, "and It was all U.K. with yoi." And then silence reigned while Bullzino was fooling around after tho Courtly joke.

"But, youffflonor," struck out the dock lessee, "tho dml a drop had I tho live-long iitiy. barring a small tasto with Mrs O'Flynn. It was all along with the rumatiz, which same 1 imvu had those sevon years como Patrick's time, it was, that I got tho bottle of stud. It cured me out truly, it did, tho saints bo praised ; and there's not an ache left in my old bones. Faith, it was a bit lively I felt when Bullz.no came along and locked up tho dacent man that I an, bad manners to him. That's true for mo now."

Them was a dry solemnity about the mouth of th« Court as it ordered Bullzine to " pass tho bottlo." and then adjourned.

Fifteen minutes! There was a sound of hilarity without, and then His Honor skipped into his scut with a painloss expres.-ion of coun- I end nee that bodod good for the chances of the OKay olive branches breaking their fast at an curly date.

"MrsO'Kay," said His Honor, "troubleand tribulation fell on tho uoderstandinss of the Court years ago, and it was infirm and crippled. Daily the representatives of Justice of Justico of this all powerful nation bore the tnartrydom of gout and the pangs of rheu matism. Like a minielering angel-humble igent as you aro of a great saint—you have alleviated the sufferings of the Court, and tho limbs that knew pain know it no more. Go in peace. The Court is satisfied, convinced, and is prepared to back its last dollar that the St. Jacob s Oil found in your possession is one of the right away grandest fixings ever discovered. ?, uIIS&S wlu 80, UPfor lhirty °aya f<" assaulting Mrs O'Kay. Cloar the Court."

Can We Borrow?

The bGBt answer to this ridiculous question is givon in the fact that it has now become the common thing for every Australian loan to be subscribed over and over again. Our financial soundness is recognised in London-tho great banking centre of the world—and we can afford to despise the dismal croaking of a handful of people, who aro always prophesying colonial bankruptcy. The English capitalist knows that all the money goes into reproductive works, and (hoy have the confidence in the money being honestly used and promptly repaid principal and interest. The word repudiation has never yot been heard in a British colony, and the world knowß it. Wo never attempt to get anything under false pretences. All that we urged in sapport of our resources, and our application f urlpans. may be verified at any timeby ref cronca to official returns. It is impossible to over esti mate what an advantage there is in being ablo to produce, if necessary, indisputable proof of an assertion. When we assert, for example that for thetreatment of neuralgia, rheumatism Bciatica, or sprains, how over received, St! Jacob s Oil is invariably resorted to by athletes mer-hants. clergymen, and labouring men' we are only too happy to prodn o for anybody's inspeotion the original testiniun. s duly signed by hundreds of persons of all classes, with their addresses, any of whom will oheerfully ?hu\.j£Btimon,?r tO,, "V? reUef obtained from this rt-.medy after all others have failed.

General Gordon. -The Hero of Khartoum.

All the.,world wondered at the hero who, single-handed, set himself the task of roUing back the rebel hordes of ElMahdi, and saving Khartoum to the Khedive and to civilisation The question of his success-nay, of his life, yet hangs tremulous in the tfalance, and Christen dom anxiously, tearfully, sorrowfully awaita cruidc dr IDS a 8nd £ Styes ■m? hor ™>ae"> him to batfln V 1 h6 n6J er CarrleS anna tb Si mfcoaS? vNo swo,r,4- »° revolver for him. he bears a charmed life, and oarrles but b silver-mounted walking-stick, a Bz?bl e ?ndlast w ay\}ee?i' \. phial o£ s * Jacob's Oil. Vritfi

LECTURE ON "SOCRATES.

The Rev. D, W. Runciman, M A,, deli vered a most interesting and instructive inaugural lecture, entitled "Socrates," before St. Stephen's Mutual Improvement Society, on Wednesday evening. Mr Field, Vice President, occupied the chair. Tho lecturer gave a comprehensive sketch of tho life, character, and personal appearance of the noble Greek, whose simple habits, per fect self-control, utter fearlessness, and sterling virtue command our admiration. He taught that it was better to suffer wrong than to do wrong, and that men should en deavour to bo good rather than great. His thirst for knowledge was insatiable, and when he knew everything that those heathen ages could unfold, ho felt that there was still a something nobler and better than anything else, but of which ho was ignorant. Socrates did not|*enjoy the spiritual enlightenment which we possess, but had a dim conception of it } discarding the fantastic deities of his countrymen, he believed that one God only, of whom he had never heard and knew nothing, reigned supremo over tho whole univeree, He would M'alk about the streets of Athens, crying out, "I know nothing," always eagerly questioning those ho met who pro-, f eased to know anything, but invariably find ing, to his sorrow and they to their chagrin, that their ignorance was still greater than his. As advancing years did not tend to quiet Socrates, but only made him more eager for information, more energetic in teaching his hi^h-toned morality, and as he was tounenting the State and disturbing the mental peace of its members with his radical doctrines, he at length became such a " bore" to the nobles of Athe.is that, unable to bear him any longer, they had him condemned to death on some malicious pretext. He remained calm and philofophic to tho last, even after the fatal cup had passed his lips, viewing death as indifferently as he had regarded life. For the truth he lived and for the truth he died. Tho rev. gentleman finished hia able lecture by enumerating many useful lessons which may be gathered from a Btudy of the life of this Greek philosopher. Short and appropriate speeches were made by Mossrs Barton, Oliphant, and the Chairman, all agreeing that Socrates was essentially a man born two thousand years too soon ; had he lived in these days of modern civilisation, his gigantic intellect would have placed him in the foremost ranks of great men. A unanimous vote of thanks to the lecturer brought a most enjcyablo meeting to a close. At the next meeting, May 6, Mr Blackman, the popular lecturer, will deliver an address on "John Evelyn : His Times and Diary."

MR CAPPER'S LECTURES.

Mr Gaiter delivered bis third lecture at tho Theatre Royal last evening. There was a crowded audience. Dr. Kenderdine occupied the chair. After devotional exer ciees, Mr Capper spoke on the subject pre viously announced, viz., "Beware of the Dog." He commenced by describing an excursion which he once made, when be suddenly came across a house, over the door of which was written, •• Beware of the Dog." He thought that the man who wrote it should know what it meant, so he tacked and kept away with a whole skin. People asked, " Beware of what dog ?" Why strong drink, for wore not a savage dog and strong drink in many respects similar. A doctor would describe tho bite of a savage dog and the effects of drink much in the fame words. Both were poisons and coursed through the system, producing the same baneful appearances, and the dog strong drink was worse than the other. It blighted man's prospect below, caused him to set his Gou ■at d ;fianco, and brought both himself and his f unily to degradation of every description. There were Beveral kinds of dogs. People began by liking small does, and they soon came to prefer large dogs. When they wore told to "beware ot the dog" they were used to argue that they knew him well, that he would not harm them; thus they went where they were told to keep away, and then wondered at tho terriblo consequences which fol lowed. He quoted an instance where it was found necessary to muzzle every dog for the safety of the community, and ex pressed his conviction that if it was right to muzzle a dog which was likely to destroy people, it wes much more necessary to mu/zlo the liquor traffic, which harmed everybody—both poor and rich, male and female, adult and little children. The lecturer illustrated his subject by many (interesting anecdotes, and it was listened to with groat attention. At it* olose a hearty vote of thanks was passed to Mr Capper by acclamation. It was an nounced that the meeting to-morrow night, owing to the Theatre being engaged, would be held at the Salvation Army Burracks, which had been kindly placed at Mr Capper's disposal. On Monday after noon at 3 p.m. there will be a meeting especially for women held at the V.M.C.A. Rooms, when Mr Capper will give an address. Lectures will also be delivered on Monday and Tuesday evening in the Theatre. Proceedings closed with singing and prayer.

BOARD OF EDUCATION.

Tub weekly meeting waa held yesterday afternoon. Present: —ProfessorAldis(Chair man), Messrs S. Luke, J. W. Carr, D. Goldio, J. H. Upton, and W. P. Moat.

Girls' High School.—Dr. Hensen having resigned the position of German Master, it was r"eßolved to advertise for a competent successor. The Committee recommended that Mr Young should be relieved' of the duties of singing master. Two applications had been received for pet mission to form dancing classes at the school, but tho Committee could not make any recom mendation. They approved tho Head master's report on the subject of the time occupied in home lessons. Increases of remuneration were recommended as fol lows: Miss Helen Simpson, from £70 to £80 a year; Miss May L. Walker, from £60 to £70.—The report was adopted. Public School Statistics.—A compare- . tive return of Public School Statistics for the last quarter was submitted. It was as follows :— Marflh. Deo. March, No. Of Schools opon .. 226 221 219 Teachem t Male •• 213 2i9 teachers F6lnale ._ m m 2g J Sewing Teachers „ 42 49 43 No. on Roll .. „ 15766 14380 18304 Average Attendance .. 15981 11585- lioio Ponsonby.— A memo, was received from the committee appointed to deal with the question of a playground for the Ponsonby School, stating that they were not yet^in a position to report, and that they were awaiting further information;

Wakkworth.— A deputation from Wark worth interviewed the Board in support of the removal of the teacher, and for the piirpose of rebutting the allegations of the Rev. R. McKinney. Tho Board promised to consider their representations.

Applications. — A number of minor applications from country Bchools were disposed of.

MINING NEWS.

(by telegraph—own correspondent.)

Thames, this day. Woodstock (Karangahake). — The gold resulting from the late crushing was of unusually poor quality, owing to the admixture of silver, which was present in the proportion of 64 per cent. The price obtained at the bank was £1 7s 6d per ounce, but oven with metal of such small value the reef is of payable grade.

Ivanhoe (Karangahake).—The crushing of 86 tons quartz, chiefly from the inter mediate workings, yielded lOOJozs. melted gold.

Dart.—Redfern, tributer, crushed 26 loads for 47ozs. 17dwts.

Thames- Golden Cbown. — McKenzie, tributer, banked 34ozs. 12dwts., obtained from nine tons of quartz. Kuranci Hill.—The winze is being sunk on the reef at an upper level in long drive section, in which colours of gold are freely visible.

FIRE AT TAUPO.

room and kitchen were dest^ 01*: this morning at about two 0 -, Ji» ' ■ cook, who was sleepingin «,« v : a narrow escape. The 8 £J? $**, 2 unknown. Mr Kennedy Q loss at about £250 v f^tw \l r ia felt for the burnt o,/ Uoh >ta J" only a few days S^bS/S? 0*?! for the exertions of Mr 1W b B ' Mounted Constable G o Z>j»« fire would have been 2h^«

ANGLO-COLONIAL NOTES.

(Fko M OubLo^Cobb* BPo The Maori m^ iNthe House of ComionTo"'^;!' Mr Aehley, replying to Mr G^ that no answer had as yet b^m^' from the Government of N ew ZsZl^ the despatch transmitting theffi 3* to the Maori chiefs complaining o f b«J the Treaty of Waitangi. &«, 4 (reason, however, for supp^ tW New Zealand Government would reL? send on answer to the despatch, 5 Colonial Offer of Troop. ',„ tt Soudan. "" The strong pressure brought to w the Government in general atdWfi , m Particular to induce them to^tS' offers of troops from Victoria, g2s and South Australia has MWtfflS '* I promise being given that th ß J£M tmgents fihall be allowed to joinl3£ movement in the Soudan when im? ; place next autumn. Meanwhil 6 fa a£? Genera are instructed, to foriuh fig! lars as to the number, nature :amffi^? ing of the troops tendered., TW7T no doubt that though the ftSBB ' have, as a matter of policy, felt O CT,' take this course, the authoritiesatietr -'«' Office are far from favourable to it t Wolseley wants picked soldierafmtoliS? • cai campaign-men of exceptional bh2 I nerve, and fighting experience, 7! ' help as can be rendeied by uDschonid i9 r s half-drilled colonial Volunteers SS be feared, be of little use;' WtVS Hartington and the Duke of C&Sif^ pect from them is obvious from Mi gesting that thoroughly ca^bSE.; should be supplied from tbeS'Ol' '• regulars to drill and temporarily 'ffi!' colonial warriors. * , The strange apathy displayed bj U Zealand at this crisiß still afeniß«ibwS's discussion in Anglo-colonial dn<lcj,lv>' Gorst absolutely apologised for ttj-^jfik'' in the House of Commons the ottttlSi. ing, his contention being that had tie tfl of Victoria and Queensland been m»j received, New Zealand wouliJ-^MjfS \ come forward, "- The news of the eailimr rt tir- si t South Wales troops for the tjonda/ia^ " the glamour that surrounded tiafaxwi ■"■ of their departure, canted almost -* j-.; ---enthusiasm here. as in the coloal irff. Luckily, there was no specially BtoTfiKT.' war or home news on Wednesday* & tract attention elsewhere, w 'thai-illSi" ■ pipers were able to give longicoc ai the occurrence, and tho mßJdHjj |Ef published leaders on the subject (hS) same day the Agents-General oftiecdjr colonies that have offered to help met jjp. poinln'entat the War Officc,whereuif j8» received by Lord Hartingtonj-LSrdU^ ■»nd the Buke of, Cambridge, Hii Mju Highness assured them thatßifirl fusing the colonial offers of tS^flttnriiild ;L only be too glad to accept thenft^fcili ■■■ point the Government wishedio wniij was that during the wactJoaßsSwiiji. tropical summer it was,:apidjwblis to iiave more troopa in Egypt, TtteyiotMT however, bo quite in timeiftlefjttodflil forward movement a few incinmi teho, Further than this, it was desuaUoto khof what forces the colonies had'slSpimraii^ .: how they were officered, and.what W been the nature of their drill, -..Tie Ml also, 1 believe, suggested tluifiiky of & | colonial troops had. need d;!espffleii!&J officers, the Home,«»,G«»nS wouW, supply them. The Agwts-Gqbeal«ffwrf v to procure the neceEaarjiMarmtioa, |

A DELIGHTED DISTRICT.

BeliaMe Bnllciifll. Corroborative Twtto Crbmer, Sermantei,N,B.Vi ■ Dbab Sib,— Thinking tbf'MWlJfffli;;,; affected by Sf Jacob! Oil miy to of iiw* [ bow forward them, 1. Some time ago.my wife'ruWw'*!'; severe attack of rheumatto^.Wi,W : jottled In her left hand; afterM**l££ pain (or nearly a montlv uw'W'W™™" cry the above, and the M.WSii'i -ellef, and one bottle completely cured »> 5 2. A resident In thlßdißtrlotirailJpfflj||! by me to try St. Jacobs W «MF9H • 'ier room with rheumatism-ton» #« iraa Quite free from pain. , ' S. Chancing to stay ono nlehtiriUt^^™|l;" (bout 30 miles from here, the.wonoswlffjp if this oil was discussed, and I fW-'JSsi} which had burnt one of itsfoMWWWffi,; 'act, quite dried up the slnaw»- "V'JJSkS ■ yas applied, and- the lamb isnojuw^ oundasever. ~ 1. Not far irom Wa«?a s«tffeffiHßlH| :aine recommended this Oil to a mffiZS. *ho had been laid up taawtSaS jfith an injured kneecap. HeiJjjjjJgjgMff .; md money on various remcdlesjjwg, \. few days after, my 'ri«nA t ?»™SX'; .gain, was astonished to bs» to J&n*}.. iard at work on his selection, JJSIJSSIIviiH Jacobs Oil had completely omdWfflgaMß gratitude shown was Terr grWgß|Bil|jH To the Editor "Germanton» Titus t- • E ierumba Advocate." ''» 'in ■ [This letter was received MJfffijis. I 80, and the writer holds i«ooWSmmm did Is personally known to toe. *fltSuA I auaed quite a sensation to thewow^.w -nd the Oil is very Mpular.-low a^f,, W ■'. C. Hakt. Editor G.T. and T.AJ-AM"- ■ Wholesale Depot wiiW^B M M. LEVY & OOi, ;■,.,■■ QCEEN-BTBEET, ACOXW* ■

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Anctlom MONDAY, MAY 4, 11 o'Clock a.m. CITY LEASEHOLD^ SMITH-STREET, HEPBURN-STREET. R. ARTHUR SSSt^«?ferf§-«r street! on Monday, May tth.at 11 o'clock am 2 WELL-BUILT DWELLING-HOUSE A of eK rooms, togothor with tho interest position. , _ . NEXT, 27th INST. UNREDEEMED PLEDGES. UNREDEEMED PLEDGES. R, ARTHUR HAS been favoured with instructions from Mr J. Hart, of tho Lon.ion Loan JKWKLLERY. ISSI.-Mareh oth. 7W. Theodolite andStal. 1 1G- SHW WS Shi 1Vt1.1428. S.H.L. Watch, S Altot! and' Masonic Jewel:; 1132 2 Sleeve Links. Collar Button, and 3 Studs; 1130, S.H.G. Waton. S. Albert. 20th, 1141, Brooch and Pin ; 14i". G. Albort. 22nd, 1455. Book; l : lo0, Book. 28th, 1191, B.H.G. Watch and King; h-01. 5.11.L. Watoh. 27th, 1309, Sextant ; 1011, k.O.F.U. ?Ko.Tu^So J; Ilk Han Hd\v^^a: «BS«f.tetei» d Watch and Albert; 1550. S.H.L. Watch June S: l^- Br oo»K«i SO V G Watch Ring, and Pin; 1b66, two Uold AlborU*; 1072, S.HVV:\Vatch 18th. 1687 S.H.L. Watoh: 1830, four Hrooohes, Chain, and Charm. 13th, 1039. S.O F.G. Watch. fc 0- ni *tir TV£k wn«r sr h!| Watch. 25thri7C9, S. Albert; ,771, S.HX WAtr-h • 177' Keeper. 26th, l'So, sixteen Piecea 'of Silver,- 1757, Gun.' 30th. 1815. S.H.G. Watch; 1828, Hand Sowing Machine. July 3rd, 1815, Album. sth, 1863, S.O.F' G. Watch. 7th, 1579. Broken S.H.G. Watoh; 188«, quw Watch'and Albert. 9h. 1908. S.H.G. Waich! lOttTwiS 0.0 J.G. Watch;; 1916. Pair Kar-inES; 1924 i Diamond Ring. 12th. 13W. Treadlfsewin ß >lachine; 1912. S.OF.L. Watch, urh I<lU Family Biblo; 1945. G. Alnert; ISI*. S H.G. WatcT 15th. lOtib. S.H.W. WatoKand Alhflrt 18tb 1989 G.O.F.L. Watch and Albert; Ul9thu 2001. Ring 22nd 2029 S.O.F.L. Watch and Albert; 2033, 4 Rings. 1 Seals. 4 Lockets. 3 Pins, and 2 Watches. 23rd. 8011, 2 Surveyors^ Instruments ; 2056. Silver Clear Case and Gold Medal. 24th, 2069, S.H.L. witch and Ring; 2066. Pair Karrlnw; 2069, S.H.G. Watch; 2074, G. Albert. 2oth, 2078 Hand Sewing Machino; 2035, S.H.B. Watch; fose^otWo Clock; 2,94, S.U.W. Watch and Albert. 28tb, 2008, S.O.F.G. Watch: 2099, 13, Plated Forks and Spoons; 300 [I, Brooch. Earrings, and two Rings. July 28th. 3003, Bible; 305, Broken pF JVatoh. 31st, 3031. 3 Gold Coins. August Ist. 3033, G Albert; 3u61, 3HL Watch ; 3062. SHG Watcb. sth 3077, Sa,w, Plane, and Adze; 3081, SHL Watch and G Albert. 6th, 3087, Ring; 3089, SOFL Watch and Broken King ; 3093, 2 SH Watches. 7th, 3089, G Albert; 3:01, Brooch and Earring*. Bth 3106,3 Rooks; 3110, Silver Tea Caddy amf 6 Spoons; 3116, Brooch and Bracelet. 9th, 313 . SHG Watch and Albert. 11th, 3131, SHW Wntch: 3118. Ring ; 3155, Liquor Tetter. ]3th, 316! SHL Watch and Albort 14th. 3183, Per ambulator. lGth. 3207, SHG Watch; 3210, Rln? : 3218. SHL Watch. 19th, 3224, Protractor; 32i8. Set of Double Harness. 20th. 3241. GHL Wich. 23rd, 3273, Diamond Ring: 3:80, HHL Watch. 25th, 3288, SHG Watch and Albert; 3291. SHW Watch; 3302, Saxtant 26th, 3307, GHL Watch. 27th. 3317 Fold GhW 23th, 3331, GHG Watoh and Albert • 3332. SHG Watch; 3333, GHL Watch and Chain- 3334.G Albert and Coin; 3344, SOFG Watch. KJth. 3360. Wedding Ring and Keepor. 3Jth, 3371, SHL Watch and Albert. CLOTHING. 1831. - September, 29,9082, Swag: 9036,2 Dresst s and Shirt; 9092, Overcoat; 9091, Rug and 2 Blankets. October 2nd, 91?3, Overcoat. 3rd. W36 Suit Clothes. 10th. 9202. Table Cloth and Sundries. 12th. 9210, Riding Habit. 15th, 9247, Overcoat; 0232, Waterproof Coat. 17th, 9347, Overcoat. 18th, 9351. Coat. 21st, 9399, Overcoat. 29tb 9470, Suit Clothes; 9478. Remnant. 31st, 9516 Remnant. November 3rd, 9523. Shawl. Dress, 23 Forks and Spoons, and Steel Necklace. sth. 9561, Shawl. Bth, 9597, 2 Coats and Vest; 9601, Overcoat. 12th, 9354 Shawl. 28th, 9811. Dress. 29th. 8819. Suit Clothes. Deo. Xst, 9822. Dress and Jacket. 3rd 9860, Suit Clothes. Oth, 9899, Suit Clothes. Bth 9906, DreßS and Blanket; 9912, Bundle; 9918, Cloak. 15th, 9975, 2 Tableoloths. 16th, 2, Over coat. 17th, 11, Suit; 16, Suit Clothes. THURSDAY, APRIL 30, At Noon. "BAUTLEY." SECOND DIVISION. BUPERIOR BUILDING SITE CLOSE ' TO WHARF, SANDY BEACH, MARINE VILLA AND BUSINESS SITES, EXTENSIVE BEAUTIFUL VIEWS. R. ARTHUR Has been favonred with instructions to sell by Sublio auction, at his Ketate, Land, and Bouse Bale Rooms, Arthur's Mart, Queen- Btreet. on Thursday, 30th, at 12 o'olook, ••■DARTLEY," NORTHCOTE, ■X> The second division of this splendidly situated estate on the main thoroughfare, with a genUe slope to a beautiful sandy beach; well laid out in fine building sites and roads of 66ft. in widthj whioh have been formed, giving com munication to the beach from the Great North Koad. Good houses are now being built on the portion sold. Fine view of city, harbour snburbs, &o. Well sheltered; within five minutes walk of Northcote Wharf. Health, pleasure, profit. Title lands transfer. , Terms easy. Lithographic plans. \ W. S. COOHBANE.] [JAS. DACRE. MONDAY, APRIL 27. FREEHOLD AND GROUNDS, VICTORIA ROAD, DEVONPORT, Three minutes' walk from Victoria Wharf. The subscribers have received instruetionsfrOin H. do B. Devereux, Esq., to sell bj publio Motion, at their Land Mart, 185. (Jueen-st., on Monday, 27th instant, at twelve o'clock, HIS FAMILY RESIDENCE, AT DEVONPORT, situated at Hie corner of Victoria Road and a ?rhSto road (180 ft x 325 ft), and commanding M^most unequalled panoramic view of Auck tend City and Suburbs. The house haa lately hem re-papered and painted, and put.into thorough' repair; it contains dining and Bitting- JSSnis, three bedrooms, kitchen dresoing-room, Sid bathroom with water laid on, servants room and pantry, 6-foot verandah; out-build iDES oomprise wash-house, wood-shed, &c; Slenaid well of water, with foroc pump ;«as iaoveryroom. The ground (over an acre) is securely fencod with puilrl posts and Hobart tails, &o. Cards to view can be obtained at the offices of SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. W. S. COOHKAHE,] [JAS. t>ACBB. MONDAY, APRIL 27. 1,840 ACRES TAUPIRI, MANGAPIKO, WHANGAMARINO, AND NGAROTO. UNDER THE RATING ACT. Tim subscribers have received instructions from the Agent for the Publto Trustee to sell by inction at their rooms. Queen-street, on Mon day, 27th April, at twelve o'clock, THE FOLLOWING FREEHOLD PEO-, PERTIES, sold under tho Rating Act, Jac. nonpayment of rates':— PARISH OF TAUPIRI. liOtCS, containing 50 acres (excert that portion taken lor Railway purposes), fronting the. Waikato River. lSa, CO S 3% nIDaIni oKntalning0Kntalning acres lexowf thit portion taken for RfUway httTing a largo frontage to tho ; hSsm?&l, and 368, containing 200 acres. Lot 302, containing-50 acres. Lot 22-t, containing 50 aores. Lot 180, containing SO acres. tot 179, containing sff acres. Lot 296. containing 50 aores. Lots 265 and 286. containing 110 acres. PARISH OF MANGAPIKO. Lot 103 containing 50 acres, witfc large feont |ge to Mangapiko River. PARISH OF NGAROTO. lot 65, containing 50 acres. FABIBH OF WHANGAMARINO. Lrt^co^Sf^esfrontmg th* Wai *^ot^) Vand 71, containing 60 acres. Lot 138, containing 50 acres. Lot 14, containing 50 acres. Lot 39, containing 60 acres. Lot 102, containing SO aoroc Lot 68. containing 50acres. Lot 129, containing 60 acres. Lot 91, containing 50 acres. Lot 117. containing 80 aores. Lot 110, containing 50 aores. ■ Lot 60, containing 50 acres. 1j0t49, containing 80 aores. PARISH OF MANGAPIKO. • Lot 15, containing 50 aoroß. fronting tho Ma * "'EotMontalning 60 acres, fronting tie Ma ■^oficteaining 50 acres frontins the Ma- Urapiko River. iJoi- 281. oontiifaing 50 acre^j, SAMUEL COCHBANE AND SONi Auctioneera.



/COUNTRY CATTLB SALES. Papakura—Wodnosday, April 29 ALFRED BUCKLAND. TUESDAYS. THE HAYMARKEI, QALB OF WOOL, SHBEPBKINB, 0 HIDES. TALLOW, IIAY, and STRAW, each TUESDAY, at 19 o'olook. ALFRED BUCKLAND. F-q-r PKIV &T JB SALB 0NU SBU CIT Jp LUR^^ERIf jOTB' r0 Farm Lots from 20 aoros and upwards, noar Pukekohe Station i from M 10s to &0 an aoro. Fam, Lot ISO, Awltu, containing 1331 aoren \ •eouroly fenced ; Is noar other homesteads, and 'Tfl™?-el^Farm^alf.waybetweenKlhmhl and TeAwamutn, containing 688 acres, with ohl lv°a°i2SSe ßanah^rt U e Farms, ranging from 1.600 to 10,000 aoroa. at prloes varying with lm provementa from td **|ffift pogLAWI , MONDAY, APRIL 27, At 11 o'clock. PEARL SHELL ! PEARL SHELL. EX SYBIL. (,'. W. 15INNEY Has recoived instructions to sell by public auo tiod, at his Mart, Corn Exchange Fortatroet, on Monday, April '27, at 11 o'clock, Q,4 TONS OF PEARL SHELL, O'tJC ox Schoonor Sybil. Bulk can bo seen onboard tho vossol on morn ing of Salo. MONDAY, APRIL 27. ROOM PAPERS. ROOM PAPERS. To Close Consignment. GABRIEL LEWIS Haß received instructions to soil, on Monday, 27th mot., at 11 o'clock sharp, -|rk BALES ROOM PAPERS, WELL ASSORTED. ~ MONDAY, APRIL 27. EX COPTIC. TmANCY Q. OODS GABRIEL LEWIS Will 8011, at his Rooms on ibovo date, at atllo'cljckl 6 CASES FANCY GOODS— Accordoona, Wlro Baskets. Fancy Baskets, Mirrora, Fancy Books. Spectaoles. Cloth and Hair Brushes, Scrap Books, Pictures, Toys, Splashers, Perfumery &c, &c, &c. TUESDAY, APRIL 28. EX TAINUI. Tj^RENCH riALE T BATHER, r\RESSING "DLACKING mHREADS, ftc, &c, &c. GABRIEL LEWIS Has received instructions to sell, at his Rooms, on above dato, at 11 o'clock, -| £\ CALES PRIME FRENCH CALF n CASES BLACKING DRESSING THREADS Assorted Weights, Terms at Salo. TUESDAY APRIL 28. At 12 o'clock. ALLOTMENT AT ELLERSLIE. EDWARD LEYDON Has been favoured with instructions to sell by auction, on the abovo data, at Mart noxt British Hotel, A LLOTMENT, No. 73, 6G x 160; J\_ ROBERT - STREET, ELLEBBLIE, CLOSE TO RAILWAY STATION. The above is splendidly situated, commanding an unrivalled view of the surrounding country, and will be sold without reserve. TUESDAY, APRIL 28, At 11 o'Clock. CLEARING-OUT SALE of a DEALER. J. R. RANDERSON Will soli, at tho Mercantile Sale-rooms (noxt Bank of Now Zealand), TjiURNrrURE, DRAPERY, HARNESS _T Umbrellas, Cigars, Fanoy Trays E.P. Spoons, Confectioners' liolly Jars Scales and Weights, Kitchen Tables &c, &c, &c. Also, As instructed by Mr Porter, BALANCE OF GOODS, EJ3 under— First-class American Organ Standard Sewing Machine, in first-rate order Child's Orib. Galvanized Iron Tubs Colonial Couch &c. &c, &o. MONDAY, APRIL 27, At 11 o'clock. UNDESERVED UNRESERVED 1 SALE! SALE 1 OSWALD A. STEVEN & CO, W33 sell by auction, at their Mart, Durhatn-st. East (noxt to T, & S. Morrin & Co.'s), A LOT OF UNRESERVED GOODS, Consisting of Furniture, Crockery Drapery, Millinery Jewellery. Albums Clothing, Toys Crewelwork, Hosiery Boots • Fanoy Goods &c. Sea. &o. Terms Cash. TUESDAY, APRIL 28. HUNTER & NOLAN WILL BOLD THEIR «7" EEKLY SALE AT THE NEWMARKET YARDS, Junction of Great South and Onehunga Roads, OF FAT AND STORE STOCK, DAIRY COWS, SHEEP, AND PIGS. WEDNESDAyTaPRIL 29. Under Distraint for Rent. AT POINT CHEVAIiIER, DAIRY COWS (MilkiDg and in UalfJ 1 GOOD BULL USEFUL HORSES PIGS STACKS HAY, STRAW DRAY, SPRING CART HARNESS MILK and FARMING UTENSILS HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE The undersigned have received instructions to sell, under distraint for rent, at Point Chevalier Farm, on Wednesday, April 29, THE WHOLE OF THE LIVE AND DEAD STOCK, consisting of 20 Dairy Cows, milking and in oaif Good Bull 5 Useful Horses 2 Stacks Hay, about 40 tons Stacks Straw Quantity Hay and Straw on loft Dray, Spring Cart Kots Shaft and Leading Harness Farm Utensils, Dairy Utensils Chaffcuttor, Grindstone Fowls. Ducks. &c. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, comprising Chairs, Tables, Chests Drawers, $0. Sale at 1 o'clock sharp. HUNTER~AND NOLAN, Auctioneers. SATURDAY, MAY 2. AT THE RESIDENCE OF MR JAMES DYKES, MANGERE. The undersigned have received instructions to sell, at the residence of Mr James Dykes, Mangare, on Saturday, May 2, T -DAIRY COWS 5 tons Meadow Hay 20 tons Mangle 1 ton Carrots 1 Set Cart and Plough Harness i Pigs &0., &0., &C, SALE AT TWO O'CLOCK. HUNTER & NOLAN, Auctionners. ' L'URHAM YARDS. POR SALE, at the Durham Yards, every Tuesday, at 11 o'olook, HIDES, TAiiWW, WOOL, and 3KINc;. ; . HUNTER & NOLAN. t



THURSDAY, APRIL 30, Noon. 1I 1 § 3 M H M IS | g I| | | 9 9 " 9 ** 9 w S S S S E £ fe pi ii rt *•< II I | w w w w 66 © © MOUNT EDEN! K. 0. GREENWOOD Has received instructions to offer for salo at bia Mart, Vulcan Lano, on tho abovo date, ALL THAT VALUABLE ESTATE known aa CHESTERFIELD, MOUNT EDEN, And situated on tin; Mount Rosktll Road, con sisting of "SlmKo Ail. linonts, having frontages to thu Kpeoui and Jluunt Albert Roads, Kldon Koad, Brixton Koad, Dunbar Itoad, and Mount ltoßkill Road. Tho'Lots are all level and in good positions. 'Buaoa pass ovory half-hour, currying pas- Bongors to Auckland for lid. TERMS: £10 deposit on oach lot up to £100., and £20 deposit on each lot of £ll<o and over; 10 per cent. In 3 months; balance may remain' at 8 por cent, for 3 years. Or, J cash, and balance at 8 por cout. for 3 years; 5 por cout. discount allowod for balance in cash. Anyone wishing to see tho property can obtain Plans and bo furnished with 'Bus Tiokota Free on apprication at the Auctioneer's Olllco. R. C. GREENWOOD, • Auctioneer. WEDNESDAY, April 29, Noon. AVONDALE PARK. VONDALE PARK. A VONDALE PARK. i\.VONDALE PARK. R. C GREENWOOD Has been favoured with instructions from Mr John Bollard to Cut Up and offer for Sale on Wednesday, 29th lnst., at noon, THE WHOLE OF HIS \ ERY VALU ABLK AND WELL-KNOWN KSTATK, which will bo sold under tho titlo of tho 1) IVERSDALE TOWNSHIP. IiIVERSDALE TOWNSHIP. Particular attention of intending purohasorß is called to tho sale of this Kstnto. It is out up into 68 choico soctlons of from \ an aero to 5 acros each, and is situated within <1 miles ot tho city, and haa been farmed by tho present ownor (who is acknowledged to bo ono of our most skilled agriculturists) for moro than 20 yoars. It is well-known that largo quantities of Farm produce of superior quality havo been grown on the land during that time, which is sufticiont guarantee as to tho fertility of tho soil. Iho quantity of splendid wheat, oaton hay, meadow hay, potatoes, and other produco now to bo Econ on the farm la woll worth in spection. Go, soo, and judge for yourselves. This Proporty has LARGE DKKP-VVATKB FRONTAQK TO THE AVONDALK RIVKR AND MAIN ROADS. For years post thoro has been a want of from TWO TO FIVK AOKK FARM OR COTTAGE SUCTIONS within a radius of 1 to 5 milos of Auckland. Tho LAND OFFKItED at. tho PRKSKNT SALK not only SUPPLIES THIS WANT, but combines with many othor advantages a Rich ness of Soil for MARICKT GARDEN and FARM PURPOSES that is seldom met with. THE TERMS WILL BE MADE EASY TO SUIT ALL GLASSES. Viz.: 5 per Cent. Disconnt for Cash: £10 to £20 per Allotment, or an Acre. Deposit; AMD Persona with small means desirous of Building a CottaKO, etc can leave the whole of the land purchase on tho property at 7 per cont. por annum. Lithographio Plans to bo had on application to tha Auotionoer. R. C. GREENWOOD, Auctioneer. BAY OF ISLANDS WAGGON AND CARRIAGE CO. (LIMITED*. 63. QOKKN-MTRBKT, This Company having oponod an Auckland Agenoy, aro now proparod to take orders from tho trade and the public for all kinds of Waggon and Carriage Material at manufacturers' prices, Farmer's Spring Waggons, with seat and brake, now on hand ; also, Hubs, Whools, &o. Orders solicited by the Agent, GUY TRKNCHARD, Iji HA N Z KU M MB X, * rORT-STRBBT, ADJOINING POBT-OITIOS, DIFORTKK AND COMMISSION AGENT Drawn* impohtkk or oieAiia. Bold In Qnantltiea of M or More. THE "N.Z. FARMER" for tho current month contains beautifully executed oi> gntvlnKS of MALUA, Wlnnor of the Melbourne Cup, 1881, AND RUFUS, Winner of tho V.R.C. Derby, 1881. On Sulo at all Uooksnllors', and at tho Star Ofllce. _ Price la per glnglo copy. 10a per annum. T> M. HEIGHTON ~ AND CO., KEAL ESTATE, HOUSE. LAND, AND COMMISSION AGENTS, AND SERVANTS' EXCHANGE AGENCY PKOPERTIE3, &C, ENTERED FOR SALE»FREE OF CHARGE. ADDKB b : 104 CANADA BUILDINGS, QPICKN BTRBKT. AUCKLAND. N.Z. ■VTEW ZEALAND FARMER, BEE, ±1 AND POULTRY JOURNAL. Tho April Number is now published. A list of contents is givon In another column. Subscription for the whole year, January to December: 10s prepaid. Subscription for 9 months, April to December: 8a prepaid. TTPPER SYMONDS-STREET TO THE RESIDKNTiToF AUCKLAND. LETTS, AVOODWARD AND CO., IRONMONGERS AND HOUSE FURNISHERS. JTJSI ARRIVED, A LARGE STOCK OF PAPERHANGINGB, LINOLKUMB. LAMPS, MATS, FENDERS, &c. &0., &o. COMFARK OtJB PBIOKH. AITEMATA COAL AND FIRE WOOD YARD, TOP OF UNION STREET, AUCKLAND. PAUL PURCHASE, in tendering his sincere and heartfelt thanks to the WAITEMATA MINSTRELS and the public generally, who so freely res ponded to tho call of assistance on his behalf, begs to intimate that he is prepared to exocuto orders for the delivery of COAL and FIRK WOOD at the shortest notice, from one shilling's worth to one hundred tons, at current market prices. npHE HELENSVILLE TIMBER CO. JL Have 2,000,000 feet of LONG LOGS IN STOCK, and can SUPPLY ANY LENGTH Of BEAMS, DECK AND SHIP PLANKS, at SHORT NOTICE, and at VERY LOWEST RATES. ORDINARY TIMBER A3 USUAL. HAND Saws, Rip Saws, Tenon Saws, Butchers' Saws, Buck Saws, Cross-out Saws, and ovory other kind of Haw SHARPENED, HAMMERED, AND REPAIRED. WILLIA M WALK ER, At Oruickshank, Millor's, or Sheridan-street, Ponsonby. T IGHT HARNESS HORSES, SADDLE JLJ HORSES, und all kinds of SPRING VEHICLE!- Hirod. Bought, and Sold, at CROWTHEB'3 VICTORIA STABLES, Wei lesley-stteet. ■



Q N E "^y E E X OF THE ECLIPSE SALE AT GOODSON'S LONDON ARCADE Has passed, during which time a large amount of Goods hnvo boon sold to tho groat satisfac tion of all purchasers. 14 DAYS' SALE Itomain, during whioh timo £1500 WORTH OF VALUABLE STOCK IS OFFERED FOR £750. IT IS A FACT, And wo find it dlllloult to oonvince our friends, that an ARTICLE IN THE VICTORIA-STREET WINDOWS, at the Door, or on tho Sale Stalls In the Arcade, PRICED AT 20 8 ' MAY BE PURCIIABKD FOR JQS, AND SO ON. AT HALF THE MAKKED PRICE. We pledgo ourselves to tho truth of the state ment, and URGE OUR CUSTOMERS TO AVAUj THEMSELVES OF THIS ADVANTAGE DUKINd TIIK ECLIPSE SALE AT GOODSON'S. ARTHUR EADY, AUCKLAND MUSIC WAnKIIOUBK, 08, QUBKN-BT., Begs to Announco tho Arrival of SEVERAL CASES of MUSICAL INSTP.UMENTS, &C, ox k.r. Coptic and Oamaru, consisting of-' VIOLINS. COPIES OF THK OLD MASTERS, FRENCH COPIES. YOUTHS1 VIOLINS. Fitted with OnDrKARV Picas, or Walus'b Patent Holdfast Pkob, whioh aro Highly Rocom mondod for tho following leasons :— They do not slip, they turn more, easily and regularly, they facilitate tuning in conse quence, they have a smoother hole for thi string, and are more durable. THK AHOVE INSTRUMENTS have been SPECIALLY BKLKCI'EU TO MYORDKRIN LONDON by an EXPERIENCED BUYER, onabing mo to guarantoo that avory instru ment will glvo satisfaction, while tho LARGE NUMBER NOW IN BTOCUC AFFORDS A SPLENDID OPPORTUNITY FOR MAKING A SELECTION. FLUTES. COCOA WOOD, GERMAN SILVER KEYS AND TIPS, BLIDE HEAD, ONE, FOUR. OR SIX KEYS CONCERT FLUTES WITH CASES PICCOLOS in D, Kb. and F PICCOLO AND FLUTK COMBINED, MIXAB kkvb FLAGEOLETS. IMPROVED BRASS CYLINDER FLAGEO LETS, VARIOUS KKYH CLAKIONETTES. ALBERT OR BRUSSELS, UI KEYB, AND RINGS IN ANY KEY BRASS BAND INSTRUMENTS. CORNETS, TENOKHORNB, BARITONES. TROMBONES, EUPHONIUMS, BOM BARDONS, DRUMB, &O. HORNS. POST HORNS, DRAG HORNS, ALPINE HORNS BANJOS. DOBSON PATTERN, ENGLISH AND AMERICAN. PICCOLO BANJOS, with NIOKEL-SILVKR HOOP. BANJO FITTINGS. STRINGS SEPA RATELY OR IN SETS. GERMAN CONCERTINAS AND ACCORDIONS, BEST QUALITY ONLY. These are treated as MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS, each being oxamlnod and sont out in Perfect Order. They roust not, thoreforo, be CLASSED with tho GOODS supplied by TOY DEALERS. A Largo Varlrty of the above Instruments, In cluding tho Patent Broad JRoed Accordion, in Solid Oak Case; Leather Strupß—tho Strongest Instrument of tho kind mode. ANGLO-GERMAN CONCERTINAS. ALL WITH SEPARATELY-FITTKD SCREWED NOTKS, and NKATLY COVERED BOX. VIOLIN CASES. MAHOGANY, ROSEWOOD, WALNUT, fitted with Spring Clasps or Hooks VIOLIN FITTINGS. STRINGS, PEGS, BOW HAIR,TAILPIEOEB, BRIDGES, CHIN RESTS, BOWS (Brazil wood, Ironwood. Snakewood, &o.). MUTES, ssMra&g™and niokkl- VIOLINCELLOS, FITTED WITH PATENT HOLDFAST PEGS. DOUBLE BASSES, THREE STRINGS MACHINE HEAD VIOLAS (TENOR VIOLINS), FITTED WITH PATENT HOLDFAST PEGS PORTFOLIOS. OLD STYLE COMBINATION PORTFOLIOS, MUSIC ROLLS, UTILIS MUSIC CASK. THE DIGITORIUM. this REMARKABLE INVENTION materially RBsists any person to Play and become Perfect on the Pianoforte In an incredibly short timo. PIANOFORTE FITTINGS. /INSULATORS, TUNING HAMMERS, DHSK HOOKS, &c. METRONOMES. ROSEWOOD, with Bell, Best Quality. Precision guaranteed. While thanking my friends and customers for the patronage enjoyed since commencing bnsiness, I nope, by pursuing the course hitherto adopted, to receive a continuance of thoir esteemed favours, which will at all times have my careful and prompt attention. ART HU R EADY, 68. QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. ■jl/T R HITCH ENS Has great pleasure in informing nis numerous Patients and the Public of Auckland that, to suit their convenience, his BLOOD RESTORER DEPOT, HIS WELL-KNOWN VAPOUR AND MEDICAL BATHS, AND CONSULTING ROOM Will in future bain those Central Premises known as yla.tor's Buildings, nearly opposite the Star Hotel, Albert-street. N. 8.: The Dispensary is in charge of an eminent French Chemist of the highest attain ments, whoso great experience and skill in Herbal Treatment enablos him to deal effectively with every variety of Sickness which is in the power of man to cure. A Visit of any one suffering Indisposition Is Is respectfully requested The steadily-increasing sale of Blood Restorer proves ita great worth, aijd the almost daily cures elfeqted are attested by testimonials in Mr Hitchons' hands, some of which will be PUb' lished, and axe ot a surprising character,



Money. i-*AAAA TO LENDI n budjbof from 3& \f VW<M 0 npwards.-Apply Wm. 8. Ooohrann, Coohrano b Auction Mart, 189. Qußen street. ONEY TO LEND an good Boeurlty, from £80 end upwards, at seven per oorit.-Apply to J. A. Beale, Solloltor, Meroan tllo Chambora. MONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage, oi ITlrßt-olasa Freehold Somirltloo. W. OOLKMAN, Solloltor, National InFmranoo Building*. MONEY LION.T OIS PROMISSORY NOTKB, HOUSES, FURNITURE, &O. UJLLB DISCOUNTED DAILY. MOUTGAGKQ NEGOTIATED. JOHN wThARDIB, Land, Commission, and Estate Aware, HIOHi-tJTRUKT. AUQKIiAWD. MONEY TO LBND, In eunw oi £25 and upward*, at evimnit rates ot Interest Apply to PSTEII OLIPHANT, Solicitor, High-street^ MONEY TO LEND, at & moderate rnto ot lntoienf.—Apply to JACKRON & BUSSKLL, Boltoltora. Snortiand-stroei. MONEY XO liKjNJLI, la !ttrj;.j or acasiL aami. ad maul rates ai (ntawul OONNULLfcCOOI'BR. »r.ltolto». Vulcan Lwtfc MONEY TO LEND at earrent rates of Inioreal.—Lalahlujr and Jooknon. Queen- Itreet, ONEY TO LEND on Freehold Securities.—A. Buchanan Solloltor, St. Muuko Ohnmbura (opposite Bank of NowZouiaiul). "jtr O T llj B OB1 REMOVAL. tHB VICTORIAN LOAN AND DISCOUNT AGENCY HAVI REMOVED TO OFFICES NEXT DOOR TO MR P, OLIPHANT, Soliowob, HIOHBTREET. | ONDON LOAN AND DISCOUNT ■" COMPANY, HIGH-STREET. NEXT TO ATKIN'B PRINTING OFFICE, £5 to £1,000. AilH Company grants Loans oa V B R 3 O N A L SECURITY, FREEHOLD AND LEASEHOLD SECURITY, on FIRST AND SECOND MORTGAGES, or on any available loourtty, repayable In WKKKLY OK MONTHLY INSTALMENTS, or In any way to salt the Bommer. Loans on Furniture without romoval; also on all kinds of Merchandise. Loans may be repaid at the rate ot Sixpence pet week In the Ponnd, Hills Discounted at Current lintot. Bank of England Notes and Australian Bank Notes Bought All communications strictly confidential. LONDON LOAN AND DISCOUNT CO., HIGH-3TKK»T (Next to AntiNg I'iutmwe OrnoB). LONDON MORTGAGE,"LOAN, AND DISCOUNT BANK. 50, SHORTLAND-STREET, Auckland (Oppositk A. Ci.ahk & Sons' Wahkhouse), And Little CollinoHtreet, Molbourno. LOANS AUK ADVANCED FROM £10 TO £1,000. Upon personal, freehold, and leasehold security, ropayahlo by Weekly. Monthly, or Quarterly Inxtnlinnnts, at liownst Current lliiteß. Advances mailo on Kuriilture wltliout romoval, and all olimaea of Merchandise. LOANBGUANTKL) Ul-ON LIKKPOLICIES, 1-EOACIKB, AND iNTEUKMTa VNUKII WII.LS. 111L1.3 DISCOUNTKI) AT CUKUKNT KATFS. IX)ANB UI>ON ])m'0BlT0Kl)KKI)8. IIKI'AVMKNT BY KASY iNhTAI.MKNTS. FORM." GRATIS. All coumiuntcnUons and intorvtuwsholdßtrlctlj coiillilcniii'.l. Bank of Enolakd Notks Chanokd. INDUSTRIAL AND PROVIDENT PKItMANKNT BUILDING. LAND, AND INVKSTMRNT SOtJIKTY OF AUCKLAND, Corner ot Queon-atreet and Vulciui Lane. I.WK3TIIKNT DKPARTMKNT. This Soolety la now isßUing : Ordinary InvoatlnK Bharoa, carrying full rate of intc:ri>ut mid prollU Paid-up luvoatlng Bharoa of £20 each, oarry- Inf? 7 poi- cent. Intoroat (payablo half-yoarly) and participating In prolltn. DEPOSIT DKPAUTMKNT. Intorost allowod on deposits ." 0 months .. .. ..0 por cont. 3 months 6 por cont BORROWING DKPAHTMKNT. Tho Rooioty advnnbo on Approved Freehold aii'l lioaaohold Proporty to the oxtont of Uiroe fourths of the valuo. liorrowore may pay off part or tho whole of their murtKatfoß at any timo. Koducxl Tablo of I tattw and any further parti culars required may bo obtained at tho Sooloty'a onioos. GKOKGK FIIA.3HH. Manager. A UCKLAND PERMANENT CO A. OPKRATIVB BUILDING ft INVKBT MKNT 80OIKTY, Orricmi W, Quxtat-BTBxmr LOANS granted upon approved securities of Freehold or Leasehold Proportlos in sums of £30 to £8.000. principal and lntorest being repay sble In lnßtalmonts at the following Rbduob Rates for ropaymont of each fllOO borrowed i— KepUyraontaextend-| Por Wiw>lr |rotal Amount Ingovor Per WB«t. Repayable. c s. d. « s. d. Ireu . .100 101 0 0 I yoars - _ » 010 108 8 8 S yoars . U T 11818 0 A years _ 11 8 191 8 8 8 yean _ B fl 188 18 » 8 yoars _ _ T 1 117 IS g 10 yoars w II 163 18 8 And In the some proportion for smaller or larger loans* DEPOBITa-Th* Boclety receives Money on Deposit i—Repayable at 7 days' notice, 6 per oenL por annum I ropayabla In 6 months, 8 per sent, per annum. JOHN BATHKR, Secretary. TP E A O O O X, • OPTICIAN, MATHEMATICAL AND NAUTICAL INSTRUMENT MAKBU, HIIORTtAND-BTBEET, ALWAYS IN BTOOK- Speotaoles and Eye-glasses of every kind an aoonrate fit guaranteed Opera Glniwca.of Hnporlornnallty Telesoopnß, Utnoonlar Field' Glasses and MlnroHoupos,.powerful and ohoap Thowi'-'ittoH. Mining Compasses, Drainage IOVPIB Aliney liovitlti, Prlsmatlo Oompasses Drawing IhhU umonto, Scoloa, Parallel Rulers Ships'LoK'i Boxtuntß, Cumuiuiaea, Blnnaole Barometors, Trormomotors, Hydromoteri Bloocrlo Bulk Baitorios, and FittloßS .Magnotlo and Gulranlo Modloal.Maohlnes MaKiO'Lantarns and SUdos, Hand Magnlflers Btereosoopes and Slides, Graphoscopos Bteam Guagoß and Tnbinß.Sallnometori Amateur Pnotographln Cameras JUST IIUOKIVED-SeU-reglaterlng Aneroid Barometers IKRVBDMIN9B Of ITBBT KIND BIFAIBIDi OPPnaiTw thr twn-owma*. F-0 ,R EI G N STAMPS. LARGEST STOCK IN THE COLONIES. Stamp Collectors should writo for Price List (8 paROB gratis) to Wilcox, Smith, & Co., Foreign Stamp Dealers, P.O. Box 17, Dunedin. Exchanges made, especially old issues and higher values New Zealand. Agents wanted everywhere to Sell on Com misSon. '"mHE~PRAOTII}AL HOME PHYST- X CIAN." By H. M. Lymans, M.A.. M.D.; W. T. Belfleld, M.A., M.D.; A. W. Jones, M.A., M.D.; Chris tianFengea,M.A.,M.D. Finely illustrated. Over 6,000 copies sold in the Middle Island in 1884. Dr. Philbon: "I believe it to be the nios valuable compendium of Dcmestlo Medioln and Surgery yet published." Dr. Dawbon: "It"contains a vast fund of valuable information, written in plain, concise language, devoid of all unnecessary technicali ties, and, therefore, easily understood." Dr. Maunskll, Dunedin: "The best Book ever published on Popular Medical Science." Dr. Prins, Christohurch: "The best Book tor the Housohold yet published. Dr. Closs, InvercargUl: "Far In advanced all other books on the same subject. The Health Editor of the "Otago Witness": " The best book of the kind that I have come across yet." For full testimonials see handbills. W. B. HARVEY, BOOK DKALBR 138. GRKY-3TRKKT. ■JY/TALLINDINE AND CiO., RUTLAND-STREET, AUCKLAND, WHOLESALE FURNITURE MANUFACTURERS, Beg to inform Merchants, Shippers, Furniture Dealers, and the trade that, having erected Machinery of the most modern deacrip- Ron and labour-saving- appliances, thoy are now prorared to MANUFACTURE ALL KINDS. OF FURNITURE IN ANY QUANTITY, And on the shortest notice. WOKBIUKSHIJ? ASK) MATERIAL GUiSAKIEEDt



Referring to the liquid abominatiore poured into the streams of the district, and to the fact that the city reservoirs are in close proximity to slaughter-yards and other abominations, tho " Otago Daily Times" says:—"The wonder is that Dunedin has not been depopulated long beforo now." The Tidy Housewife.—The careful, tidy housewife, when giving her house its spring cleaning, should bear in mind that the dear in mates aro more precious than houses; thei- sys- j terns need cleansing by purifying the blood, regulating the stomach and bowels, and she Should know that there nothing that will do It so surely as Hop Bitters, the purest and. best of all iß_iS!S_.*4*<9&. _..-_*i_t.a*i_^X(



PAIN VANQUISH** I Hamburg Tea Vletorlott 1 I Btropgly Reooiiun(ia4ei K !;.t: *»_K3sS* H_oSsness and M^S'lffiwS most beneficial reroite.andjW^^ijb!!,. any person suffermg from»MTew.r-;.,, give It a-trial.-Youra faithfully^ HAMBURG TEA. HAMBURG TEA. HAMBURG TEA. Pitt-street, FebruaryI*''1 *'' MEEBBBBIXIorrBBOS., UcarSlrs.-I have rle«arolo rM» -g Emil Frese's HambwßJ^&:|Mß^ suffering from toUgeßtfMjJj^iMgay .ml was cured of i"^BM^iS able standing, aJ___«r W ol|?J \*Z case with equally &^™#m IW doubtedly the best fanm* ever taken. , Iremain.^^ ABTHUBJOHKB^ SOLD BY ALL CHEWSTS^f • KEEPERS IN NSW /iJl*7^®| PMOE.ONKBHn™.^ 181^'''' M. LEVY AND CO., AUCKLAND. - To the Editor gathered into thefft«jg»gffgH_ Booth's symrathetic words ing away becauso no^JJ^Hffl v Jitod and kindly he'f^SV *fr' chums to go and.ha^ * Ht gllsdnM one house fn Nap.e^tre^; fl J of them able-bodied meD,esroW a week, are, alter donnmgW^ both personally, spoken*D^ tf^ and shook hands Witt W". tfc- (*g ever. Where is Where are to.^flU^ Workman's P<*&»*f_H »B L-ndon, it pays 10 P««}t«f onlycha^ealdacnpto^hwjj and cocoa, and one »'£^;W*£, own food, read the dady^Pf'T^ f hands,without£«**<*»* tfsi*"^ totoko caro of one » %, shares.-AN Anxious H "^^^J', ..ROUGH ON|COBHS.J*tf--n; huaMU- g .mpth«n». _jgg_f