A POPULAR COMPOSER'S VERDICT.

Malson Suisse, Petersham, February 10,1885. Gentlemen,— , , m , .. ._. I have pleasure in Informing you that St. Jacob's Oil has juat relieved my wife of a severe attack of toothache and neuralgia. 1 must oonfess 1 tried It somewhat reluctantly having been victimised at different timeß by many spurious preparations, but I am glad to say St. Jacobs Oil gave her immediate relief, and is all you claim it to be. 1 shall recommend it with every.-onfidence, aa I have used it per sonally to alleviate the irritation arising from mosquito bites, I am, gentlemen, Your*- respectfully, SUMMERS BROWN. [Mr Summers Brown is the writer and com- Soser of the popular patriotio song, "Ourßiave ;oys at tho Front,'' which is causing such a furore amongst the well-wißhers of the N.S.W. contingent.]

A Leading Merchant's Ex perience.

66 Margaret-street. Sydney, Maroh 2,1885. The Proprietors St. Jacobs Oil. Gentlemkv,—l havo much pleasure In toa tifying to the valuo of the preparation known as St. Jacob's Oil, having had locoaslon to use it often tor neuralgia, sprains, and bruises, but It is Binco my arrival hero that I have found special benefit from using it. About a- month since I caught a severe cold on the lungs, and neglecting this for two dayß, I suffered great pain, with all tho signs of inflammation. Having some of the oil at hand, I rubbed tha ohest night and morning, experiencing great relief, and in a fow days tho pain had entirely ceased. lam confident that I should havo suf fered from an attaok of inflammation of the lungs had your valuable preparation not been used and persevered with. You are at liberty to make what use you like Of this notico. Yours faithfully. J. HARVEY W. .jKER. Mr Walker la a member of tha well-known firm of Walker, Lemon, and Co., Melbourno and Bydney.—

Wholesale Depot for Auokland— M. LEVY Se CO., Qu__n-stb_e_, Auckland.

DYSPEPSIA VANQUISHED.

HAMBURG TEA TO THE RESCUE.

Corroborative Evidence. Nlxon-street, Surrey Hills, December 8,1884. Gentlemen,— Having boon a Bufferer for a con siderable time from biliousness and headache, I am pleased o inform you that the Hamburg Toa you recommonded mo has eireoted a complete euro. I know several it my neighbours who have used it for similar oomplaints, aad find it ti first-class remedy; and n member of my family who has beon subject to dyspeptic attacks for a groat number of yoars Bays she obtains inoro substcntial relief from Hamburg Tea than from any preparation she has ever taken. If my recommendation is of any service, In common falrneS3l think it Is duo to you. Yours faithfully, R. A. GRANT. The abovo testimony waa received by Meaars Myers and Solomon, and their salosmon inform tuo that they frequently hoar vory favourable reports of its reliable curative properties.

Gentle but Efficacious.

Wyndham-stroet, Alexandria, Sydney, Fob. li. 1S8». Genjlomon,—l beg to inform you that I have used Kmil Freso'a Hamburg Tea in my house hold witli good results. My ohildron havb takoa It as un aptriont, and Its action has beon gentle but efficacious- Yours faithfully, JOSEPH LINGARD. That tho Hamburg Toa Is moat valuable for the core of headache and other ;diatressing com plaints of females may be soon from the fol lowing lottor, written by a lady resident in- Sydnoy :— vvoolahara, Sydney, February 10,1884. Dear Sir,—For some timo previously to using your Hamburg Tea, I had boen Bubject to head ache and general debility, caused, I think, bj the audden changes of tho weather, lam glad to say,' howovor, that since taking it Ihavobecn entirely freo from these oomplaints, and think il Is a vory valuable mediclno to have on hand. Yours faithfully. J. HOGAN.

AN ALDERMAN'S RECOMMENDATION.

Sydney, February 13, im. Dear Sir, — I havo boon a bufferer from Indi gestion and Blugglshnoas of the liver, and was, a Utile timo ago. recommended to try the Ham burg Tea. I did so. and I found It an oxeelloat remedy. It is easy to mako, and my children found no difficulty in tailing it I found that t tew doses cleared my liver and greatly im proved my digeßtivo organs. I can safely re oommond Hamburg Ton. Yours faithfully, T. MURRAY. Wholesale Depot for Auokland i M. LEVY & CO., Queen-street. Auckland. t

PARLIAMENTARY.

(BY TELEOBAI'H—SPECUL REPORTER.)

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

MONDAY,

The first Monday evening's sitting during tho present seßsion was held last night. Mr Grace (Tauranga) was introduced by the Premier and Mr Locke, and took his seat.

Distress Bill. The Distress Bill was finally passed, Bonk Note Security.

On Mr Dargaville moving that the Speaker do leave the chair in order that the Bank Noto Security Bill might be con sidered in Committoo, The Colomal Treasurer said that legisr lation of a moat violent character was pro posed. He pointed out that the measure proposed to make bank notos a first class security over all othor securities, and suggested certain amendments which were desirable He askod Mr Dargaville to post pone going into committee on this bill, bo that tho amendment ho had made might be carefully considered. Mr W. F. BtJCKLAND moved that the bill be read a second time that day six months- Mr Downie Stewart thought the bill was unnecessary, and there was no pressing demand for it. Mr Samuel also thought the bill unneces sary—that one's debts ought to be paid equally unless special reasons were shown to the contrary. The Premier was of opinion that some greater security should be given to the paper currency than it now possessed._ So far be agreed with tho purport of tho bill, but thought certain amendments were neces sary. Sir George Grey thought a large revenue would be derived by the establishment of a State Bank of Issue. Were tho colony to sell out and buy its own notes, they would be relieved very largely from existing taxation, If thoy reverted to Government noto circula tion formerly existing in the colony, thero would bo no necessity for tho present measure. Mr Macandrew agreed with the last speaker that it was desirable that the Go vernmentshouldtake theStatoßank circula tion into its own hands, but ho could not c msent to revert to the Colonial Bank of Lsue that there was formorly hero; notes were then simply sold for gold. He thought some such proposal as that submitted to tho Legislative Council by Mr Bathgate was more desirable. Other members having spoken, Mr Dar gaville replied saying he was not _ dis couraged by the amount of opposition offered to tho bill. Ho would adopt the Premier's suggestion for going into Com mittee with one clause of the bill, and then postpone it. Tho Treasurer explained that ho was unfavourable to the bill, and said Mr Dargaville did not understand his objections to tho bill. The first clause having been considered in Committeo, the further con sideration was postponed for a month. Gaming and Lotteries.

Mr Fitzherbkrt moved the second read ing of the Gaming and Lotteries Act Amendment Bill (No. 2), which was intro duced last year and passed its second read ing. He mentioned that Mr Hobbs's Bill had beon so amended in tho Legislative Council as to allow sweepstakes on race courses only, but his measure went further, and allowed sweeps on athletic and aquatic contests. In Committeo he would add an other clause with regard to Friendly Societies, when it was proposed to allow to raille land and other gifts. Mr Peacock suggested to tho last speaker to test the feeling of tho Houeo on the particular amendments introduced into Mr Hobbs's measure, and to withdraw the present bill. Mr Bryce condemned the vice of gam bling, and doprocated any hon. member advocating tho State legalising it. It was a disgraco to tho House that the totalisator had boen legalised, and he was propared, whonovor opportunity offered, to move for tho repeal of tho clause sanctioning its use. Mr Downie Stbwart ridiculed tho sug gestion that tbe House should pass a num ber of gambling bills to relieve the existing depression, and moved that the bill bo read a second time that day six months. Colonel Fhaser rooommended Mr Eitz herbert to withdraw the bill. As an owner of racehorsos in tho colony for 35 years, he had always sot his face against consultations, one-half of which were got up for swindling purposes. Ho thought, however, that tho harmless amusement of live-shilling sweeps should not bo considered an ovasion of the law. After furtiier discussion, the second read ing was lost on division by 24 to 32. Beetroot Sugar.

On tho next order, Beetroot Sugar Act Amendmont Bill, being roached, Mr Seo. Ie McKenzie said lie thought ho -would be best consulting the convenience of the House by asking leave to postpone its second reading till Thursday fortnight. Agreed to. What Is Fancy Bread?

Mr Beetham moved the second reading o the Adulteration Prevention Act Amend ment (No. 2) Bill, the object of which is, ho explained, to propgrly define what is fancy bread, The moasuro was proposed in the interests of the bakers. The second read ing was carried without discussion.' Friendly Societies Act.

MrO'CoNNOR moved thattheHousedonow go into Committee to consider tho Friondly Societies Act Amendment Bill, a measure which dealt with valuation on lodge contri butions leviod. Mr Hursthouse doprecatod decreasing; thewnountof tho Sick and Funeral Fund,and adding it on to Management Fund. The latter fund was somewhat expensively ad ministered, and if Societies were managed by competent individuals, there was no necessity to augment it. Ho' alluded to the disabilities Friondly Societies had laboured under, and suggested that the Government auditors for small amount should be allowed to audit thoir accounts.

Mr T. Thompson moved, and Mi- Peacock seconded, the adjournment of the debate for a week. Both men tioned that they had submitted tho bil to Friondly Societies in the district to which they bolongod for an expression of opinion as to tho measure, and the time bad not sufficed for roplies. Mr O'Connor consent-d to tho adjourn . ment of the debato till Thursday week. Polico Offences. On motion for committal of tbe Polico Offences Act Amendment (Fisher) Mr Moat moved that tho bill be read that day six months. Dr. Newman and Mr Fisher strongly supported the second reading, the Tatter mentioning that tho local Magistrate had held that prostitution was not an illegal occupation. The numerous bad-houses causod depreciation of property without means of relief excopt through an expensive process by means of the Supreme Court. Tbe House went into Committeo, and after some progress had been made, a motion that the Chairman do leavo the chair was carried, and the bill thrown out. Unclaimed Lauds Bill. Mr Wakefield moved tho second reading of the Unclaimed Lands Bill. It ig a very Rbort measure with a good deal in it. Un claimed land is defined as land over which no right of ownership shall have been exer cised by the real owner for seven years. The Governor is to sell all unclaimed land by public auction after due notico, and the proceeds are to be treated ns land revenue. If the former owner should afterwards appear and prove his title at any time within 20 years from the date of sale, ho is to receive the nett amount of the purchase money, with simple interest at 4 per cent. This is a sweeping proposition, but it is understood that the Government support the principle of the Crown assuming possession of unclaimed land, for both the present Ministry and the Atkinson Ministry had contemplated legislating in that direction. i^ 1?.,i rDLI .s Vo°el adversely criticised the bill, and said it evidently had not been framed by anyone used to drafting measures, B

Mr Garrick said it waa as unrighteous as any measure that could be introduced for tne consideration of the House. Already there was power in the Rating Act to sell unclaimed lands for rates. Mr Wakeeield said' all he askod the House to do was to affirm the principle that unclaimed lands should be disposed of one way or the other. Air Moss certified that such a bill was needed in Auckland, where there «c ™»y _:." oantseot>°ns owned by absentees, t_« wir RKl _tE^ agreed with tho Principle of the bill, and that thero was some ntcessity Ivinsi. g St?P S utlliso th° waste land, & IV .Hf.,. hou ßh* debate should be adjourned till the Public Trust Bill (a Wolff _"?_ n _measure) or till Mr Wakefield became acquainted with its pro-

innlnZ A™ L?' in consenting to thoad jouinment, thanked the Premier for his courteous remarks. The adjournment of thedebato till Thurs day week was carried on the voices. ihe House adjourned at 12.15 a.m,

RITA AND RADCLIFFE.

Two Musical Celebrities on Tour.

To the Antipodes for a Wife.

The story of the musician's abrupt with drawal from his lucrative sphere of action in the world's metropolis is tinged with the golden hue of romance. When Rita was the reigning cantatrice in the domain of opera bouffe, the Orpheus of the flute fell over head and ears in love with her. Tho passion proved to be reciprocal, and an en gagement followed as a matter of courdC. Unfortunately, the fair vocalist allowed her self to be overworked, hor voice suffered, and her medical advisers recommended her to invalide in a warm climate. She had a brother settled in Melbourne, and ' came out to him, in consequence, for a short stiy. Six months grew into a year, and still she remained in seclusion from the pro fessional world. Meanwhile the distant lover was eagerly awaiting the return home, A year and a half passed, and still Rita had not beon ablo to name the date of her in tinded departure. Then it was that Rad eltffo resoved to como to this end of the world and seek his fiancee, on tho principle that if the mountain could not come to Mahomet, Mahomet must go to the mountain. He left England on the day after fulfilling his engagement at the Leeds Festival of 1883, and set foot in Melbourne in December of that year. In January, 1884, he married Rita, and after a brief honeymoon, during which a colonial tour was projected, they gave their first concert in tne Victorian capital to a £300 house, and under the patron age of the Governor, and Sir William Clarke, M.L.C. Then followed a suc cession of concerts and lectures, and a tour throughout the colony. Returning to Mel bourne, the flautist was the idol of the hour. He was feted everywhoro, admitted as honorary member of tho _ orick and other leading Clubs, and presented with the golden lyre of the Liedortafel, which only two other virtuosi havo been fortunate enough to gain. Sydney was next visited, and hero the talented pair stayed for six months, giving concerts at frequent inter vals. After "doing" New South Wales, they went on to Queensland, whore similar ovations awaited them. Then back to Sydney, and from Sydnoy to New Zealand, the professional part of the tour in this colony being inaugurated at Christchurch five months ago. It has beon an uninterrupted succession of triumphs, and Auckland owos it to herself as the musical head contre of New Zealand to crown it with befitting eclat. Tho Pluto and its Evolution. Mr Kadcliff holds the opinion which most authorities endorse, that pre eminent skill in playing the flute is a natural gift rather than an acquirement. It is the most difficult of in struments to perform upon with uniform excellence, for the slightest physical indis position on the part of tho executant affects the quality of the tone. It is, too, the only instrument that cannot be incorporated with thorough success in the organ, for no contrivance has yot been found to supply tho delicate adjustment of the lips. Most peoplo imagine that the notes are produced by a direct expulsion of air through the mouth-holo, but on the contrary, tho player blows across the orifice, and as tho column of air strikes the edge, one half re bounds at a tangent and disperses, while the remaining moiety of the current descends the tube, performs its re quired action upon the keys, and re turns to tho opening. Ono singular fact in connection with the rOlo assigned tho fluto in modori-op3ratic works ia, that whenever one of the leading female characters bocomes distraught with passion or grief, her recovery to her normal faculties is marked by a fluts obligate Singularly enough, England has always enjoyed an unchallenged pre eminence for fluto-playiug, and tho chief flautists have all been Englishmen. In Mr Eadcliff's youth, Charles Richardson, of Liverpool, was admittedly the best player of his ago, and to him succeeded 11. er Pratten, of Bristol, who was principal flautist of the Royal Italian Opera from 1850 till 1868. Greatest of all reigns now John R. Radcliff, for within tho compass of his career the flute has attained a development of which tho earlier performers never imagined it capable. In fact tho most recent elaboration of the instrument bears tho name of the Radcliff flut3 through the improvements he effected to it. As indicatod above, the cylindor fluto invented by Boehm of Munich superseded tho oight keyed one pre viously in use, and gave the equal quality and power of tone, and accu rate intonation that had so long been desiderated in vain. The arrangement of keys, however, was extremely awkward and dillicult. By means of additional rods and keys Mr Kadcliff simplified this, and Boehm at once adopted the improvements, the consoquence being that the new fluto is as oasy of manipulation as the old one. Mr RadclifFs modifications have now beon adapted to all varieties of flutes, viz., the j bass-flute, tho flute d'amour or tmor flute, the concert flute, the E flat flute, and all piccolos. A Unique Collection of Reeds. Our readers are doubtless aware that Mr Radcliff has made a collection of all sorts of reed instruments, from the crudest and most bizarre of ancient and modern times up to tho most finished and approved types. Moreover, if thoy know thie, they must also be cognisant of the fact that he plays upon thorn all in the course of an illustrative lecture which he givos under the title, "From Pan to Pinafore." Speaking from auricular and ecular proof, we can attest how ricn is the treat that is offered the musical public. At present, we havo space only for a bare enumeration of a few of the oddities of the collection, j It includes the Pandean pipes, which were ! in universal use in classical times, and are the "organ" referred to in the Bible; the arghbol, an Egyptian pipe of two reeds, which has been used by the Nile boatmen from pre-historic times, a broken remnant of a Roman tibia, carved out'of a bono dredged up from the bottom of tho Thames, an ancient Asiatic Jlutea-bee, or beaked flute, a modern Japanese flute, a flute and weapon conjoined used by_ the South American Indians, a New Guinean flute and smoking pipe con joined (a present from " the Vagabond"'), the Indian snako-charmers' Magonda or bowl-shaped flute, a specimen of tho fiule-a bee, in uso 150 years ago before it was supplanted by the flauto traverso now in vogue, a Chinese lluta, just like our six ■ keyed instrument, but with another hole covered with tissue paper lo as to produce the peculiar, etridulous in tonation so grateful to Mongolian ears, the Zulu pipe held closely under the nose in order that tho nigger's protrusive under lip may not intorforo unduly with tho hole, the pipo »f Shakespeare's timo, the musette (or prototype of the hautbois) used even now by the shepherds of Normandy and Italy to summon their sheep', miniature bagpipes, the British fife, the whistle known in Paris as the English flute, the goatskin bag and ram's horn attachment, which form the bagpipes of Upper Armenia, and is most probably the source whence the Scottish one was derived. Last of all, thero is a small and elegant Chinese instrument,which is nothing more nor less than an organ, different only from the massive instruments of our day in size, and in the fact that instead of the blowing being done automati cally by hydraulic power, it is played upon by the mouth, and the stops operated upon by the fingers. In these pipes there is material for a whole course of lectures. Mr Radcliff at Home. It only remains to add that Mr Radcliff is an agreeable conversationalist, a cul tured gentleman, and a prince of good fellows. _ In London he is a social favour ite. His scrap-book contains autograph lettors from the Prince of Wales, Duke of ; Edinburgh, Sir Michael Costa, Sir Geo. Grove, Dr. Stainer, Sims Reeves, Santley, J. I. Toole, Albert Randegger, G. A. Macfarren, J. F. Barnott, Wilhelm Ganz, • .Harry Furniss, and other celebrities, . while he is now, and has been ■ for years past, an honoured member of i iiuch cubs as the Savage, Athenreuin, Johnsonian, Falstaff, Wigwam, and Lyric. I Beyond these he ia also a member of j Trinity College, London, and Professor of the Flute therein, < Pauline Rita. And now for a brief sketch of the accom plished prima donna. Madame Pauline Rita, or, as she was known in pre-nuptial days - MissMaggieGlenister.was born inaßucking- i hamshire village, about 35 years ago—one ] cf a small family of 15. The girl displayed ( musical taste and predilections at an early j age, and in consequence she was adopted by a widowed aunt, in affluent circumstances, Yfho was a fervid admirer of the divine art! She resolved to have the girl educated as I a. pianiste, and accordingly placed her with competent tutors in London. At * the age of II she played fairly. Some time C afterwards the aunt took her to Paris in order to play beforo Auber, with the view I of gaining admission to the Conservatoire She played the overture to tho composer's " M asaniello" in such a way as to win his - praise. Hearing the young lady sins ~ however, he advised the aunt to train hor r for vocalisation, as tho world was overrun with pianistes. After two years' residence and study in Paris, aunt and niece went on

to Milan, where 40o^Z"!f^S!S W assembled from all Zt* i, 1 compete for the eight f«_ °f Wf'! the Conservator^ *& *«* § peted along with the i cneof the coveted prL* I seven or eight yearsr __T_i? *i S I Conservatorio, and ,& W*«E 1 quitted it she received dblJ^ Z 1 hciency for singing in Italian w?* '<* Z 11 Spanish, and English. ."'fetC 1 turned to her native land" 3jH 1 ..take lessons m English viLii 4*.t H Madame Sainton Dolby R.**»K 1 abilities attracted attention aptiJ^tol ■ Smart finally brought htftS £ C 1 Ganz s concerts, whereat Nils.™ MHe «l 11 ing The young Atea&S I a _- v, eryp?p able "hit,''« n rjo*^ oflcred a three years' cmL"''*. Mapleson, the well-known S^'b Her Majesty's Theatre jF?**. 1 however, to a public cireer, Efifc accept, and soon afterwards w«a tt Mr Thos. Phillips, a ffl s3. Exchange, London. A year ~H husband was injured in the Wi„ ®* k accident, and slowly declined ffPW' til his ceath three years latef K^H his firm failed, and the V2*Ni thrown upon her own re_,° g *» Madame Dolby's advice, and^ 088' M l that lady's farewell concert ss-,Sle^« 'BirJnlfaßßenedtetw Wt ,»^.«f and public notice was once morn fi"l*, Finally she wont upon the bri n !r*t salary of £10 per week, but soigl.^l success that at the end of th ■ the salary was raised to .30 iT? 'Wi "Les Prfa de Saint "GeSW' created quite a furore, and then! :"l the Criterion open for an entire yeR? this she played the leading parts in iT* ensuing new operas bouffes Una , vi* Angot, Girofle Girofla, and s "La Branche CasseV' ("Tha-S*'* Branch,") onward to "Trial hi* "Pinafore," and "The Pirate/ofT zance." She also took part ,•„ ift Halle's concerts and in llot at »ft principal concerts in London vi. singing in the oratorios at the festivities. Mapleaon engaeed ir*1 English opera, and Gye fo! ftahv„ !» and the result of this excessive m_s* H to manifest itself in a chroniohSjl which led her upon medical ad®* fee all further engagementTffi. flight for the antipodes. ShotS* yiously been engaged 'to BaSS hence his presence too on this S 7 world. Madame Rita's favowiteS her coionial concerts are Bishonffl 8 Here the Gentle Lark," qZl_s' Sweet Bird," and Benedict's <»_3 That Came in Spring;" both thelsK . -posers have introduced flo_d cadeS her. Socially she is a meet agjwffii lady, a versatile linguist, and • rtS* hostesa. Both husband and S*? require to bo known in order to baft!. only need to be heard in their S pertoimances m order to be ann_S at their high worth. mms [In the portion of this article wHcti* peared in our Saturday's issue tts^ff "Genius, however, is invin_U.S? mispnntrd "Genius, however i. • curable "] . "..*

INQUEST ON FIRE AT MONTAGUE'S.

An inquiry waa heldyeaterdayattheOiejlißj IH Hotel, before the coroner, H. <V.Bnqjgf j, _■ and a jury of 15, of whom 1_ .bul was elected foreman. Sergeant Q®__)__[lS IH sonted the polico, Mr Davore apneaiSSlH Montague, and Mr Walter DitiiSiß the insurance companies. . -. SS!'_H Moses Montague deposed; He rata i H Pitt-street and kept a fanoy good- m___l HI Queen-street, which was partly AefoSl B$T lire on the 2nd July. Ho mW«« premises that doy. as he was eanStedtiSlw oed. He lirst know of the flee abo_tn?'Hl five mir.uteß to eleven thatnlghtwtaK Km. called from the bottom of the JttteTmlH nees went to the fire ta a ottltatwHS been sent for him. Witaeas weititSHi direction of the iron safe, and tried ttai_j»Hflj to convince himself that it was looked.' _3, HH waa full of thick smoke, and there .SffißE fclarc. Witness was unable to pkWEhP account of tho smoke, which campdltiiM'lH retire to tho door, where a friend dra«fflM;i out. Had not the slightest idea of .Sail1*!! the Arc. The stock was insuwdf«'«J|)CJ HI Imperial, South British, and St«iiSd_l'vK ance Companies. Witness had oTer _Uh_lß of stock on the premises, He esttawMK _H at £3,sl7—that was tho amount iteldd__< JHj The building did not belong to1 -Jtttjuttf "mm it was inaured. He estimated fu _B loss at £1,172 9s 2d, exclusive ot nl» H which amounted to .405. Totalled4iU 'Hn stock prerioua to the firo amounted toil slip Stock was last taken in 1882, but tie toffi _W unfortunately been burnt. The pttrtltfe R was valued at coat prices taken from ktin _§*» no profit added. Ttie jewellery in ttsaS ffijj' not included ; it hadbeen estimate-linjissl 15s 9d. Ho hold this at his own risk, fty Jb*\ not been prossed to pay by any asa fc. He made no profit by the fire. IDs tift. HtS during tho past twelve months tisgidti __H i_l,_'il, and hia sales £G,ICO, from which, .Ota Kj expenses and profits had to bo dedneW. B.'* Miss Mary Ann Mullalliy, asdaUalat Hfr 01*^ tague's Fanoy Bazaar, deposed :out .iBBnS in question she left the shop al_t. ll)j_l_,'Ef| Bhe went into the back store abootfl .mituSS past 10 o'clock. She had no light _i_i .'S_K no signs of lire at that time. She-nr.tiac_*!™i .lie saw Mr Montague, jun., goifltol. l^aSp store before slie left the shop. :&'4_ii;l&K; match us he went up the shop. :Steiattowa blow out the match as he returned. Vl-wEf. think he waa away a miaut . He'fflfeiiliME; room abcut ten minutes after Bhehsdlill ; {Hp Phi'lis Roberts, asEiatant at Mr'UmjmH. depoa.:d thai the window of the Met iIM_MaS broken near the ceiling. HK Ernest Coster, errand boy at the, atat .MBi corroborated tho evidence of Mr ArthttllittHH Si'rgoant Nloholas Kiely deposed ti Hj&Qt present at the lire, which he fl rates? te.H| through the slates of Mr Montagne!sM*»Bß Jirnest Arthur Frost, cabman, l__fdl¥BS__£ bunging Mr Montague to the BRnnl.RSl about quarter to eleven o'clock. ||S» Superintendent Hughes ' deposed te i.|pff! preient at tbe fire, waich appeared t» ta KM risen at the rear of the premises. sfij'f Detective Edward Hugheu deposed tW 2nd of July he waa present at.tl. fetHl|HLi Montiißuo's. He proceeded through lit WBB baardine house to tbe rear of the sho s *>«! was a thick emoke, and the fire wuWßji through the slates on the slde(o(ttin'|H| Montague's baok store-room. Heitw'wf: back door, but found it fastened on 11. WHK When tbe fire had been •extlaWlWJ^B examined the store. He found tits B*»|fe part burned was under the wfidorfjjgMfe: that this wladow was broken. ThtenpWHffl been caused by the heat. < IBBt? Thomas Josser, cook at Woods's W«W|ml| houso. deposed that shortly before the u_WB ho told Mr Montague that he hudnggMl men loitoi ing about the rear of the 'fWnflHf Mr Montague. One was at the back MIBKI one at the window. The other uMMIHB slight cough, when the three ran:»WS|BB Lorno-streer. Did not recognisethsms. Q'igß night was cloudy. k"W<-____M Ueorge Wood, boarding-house)sse»«|il|l| borated tho ovidonc6 of Mr'.Uy»BS>?{■■ f urthor ntated that there waifreeßM«» a|Bp, rear oi Mr Montague's premises. wkIHI Tho jury, aftor having retired lorJfaSHp' miuuiej, reiurnedthofo)!owingvenw|Ks^^l the nforobaid lire occurred onthspWWmß; Mi- Moses Montague on ThursdM>*2___§ 1835. ai-d that the firo ocourred olhfflW ..IMffll EccidectaHy there is no evidence to stofcftlMll The foreman stated that this WSMJIII a unanimoua veidict. HB? To the Editor: Sir,—Cannct Hf'SJJw or the police do something te WgH of the expressmen plying for hire '-^ISI street, and backing into marts, Mj}2{Mr for jobs on their own account, :^"?|Hi the unfairness of the thing *°,'*_fl|H|l who keep on tho stand, it -lfl'o'ifHHß convenience to auctioneers '"^'jgj^M men, and is likely to cause f"S§j_lt bolts, etc. There is hardly #|SaHte those who keep to the authorised^|B| anyone requiring a cart need not stand, but simply beckon to '"''"^H fellows. A good many of the cstW JMB& been talking about petitioning,f,^|M. Council to have it stopped fWIiH * dropped. Hoping you willpflWiJ'Wß your much-read paper,—l nmi ,'|HBi PRESSMAN, . . IS; "ROUGH ON RATS."-a«n.w*^iSlCTß V Sim nnt>,l«Ki-bugs, IjMlto,lKKt.s^udfyK'TßJß^^B , Atiiruwuu. X ■„„„;„„,, rroHer iox,iyaap| V

I_HE AUCKLAND JfIVBNING STAK, TUESDAY, JULY 28, 1885.

Printed and Published b) JSg+tM l.:-s<r:v UItETT. of J^S^S^iM U.::_L_i_l IVi-iUm* Office, Btroota, in tho Province of Auc«t^ S Zealand. ___ » ig& H Tuesday, Jo« -" "* HS



___________________ Sgaßgfc-____g__3__sßsSS Anettofl*' B. 0. OABB.] tB- D- TONB*- TO-MORROW, At 12 o'clook. TRADE SALE OP WINKS, S'-'IRITS, ALES, AND STOUTS. TRADE SALE OF CIGARS AND MANILLAS. B. TONKS & CO. Well sell on Wednesday, July 29, at 12 o'clook, TRADE SALE OF THE ABOVE GOUD3. Particulars on Monday. B. O. OARRI [B. C TONKS TO-MORROW, At 11 o'clock. APPLES ! APPLES I ! APPLES!! I EX BUSTER. EROM HOBART, AND TARAWERA. FROM HOBART. B. TONKS & CO. Are Instructed to sell on Wednesday next, ot 11 o'clock, CASES APpLES FRTtNCH CRABS STONE PIPPINS STURMERS Sec, Sec. Seo. EX BUSTER. PROM HOBART, AND TARAWERA, EROM HOBART. R. 0. CARR.] [B. D. TONKS. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5, At 11 o'clock. SUPERIORHOUBEHOLDFURNITURE, BUGGY HARNESS, &c, &c, &0, At the Residence of M. A. Clark, Esq., Portland Road, Remuera. B. TONKS & CO. Aro instructed.by Mr M. A. Chirk to sell, on Wednesday, Augubt 5, at 11 o'clock, THE MODERN HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE: Drawing room Suite Dining-room Suite Piano, by Collard and Collard Carrkge, Harness &c, Sec, &c. AT THE RESIDENCE, PORTLAND ROAD RffiMUa-R-A. W, S. COOHRANE.J [JAS. DACRE. TO MORROW AT THE CRITERION HOTEL, HOBSON-STREET. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, BAR FITTINGS, BEER ENGINES. The Subscribers have received instructions to sell by auction, ou Wednesday no. t, July 29, at the Criterion Hotel, Hobaon-iti'cot, THE HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, consisting o.' Couch and 4 Chairs in horse hiir. Arm Chair. Minors, L'arpjts. lieanhrugß, Round Tab'e, Valances, Curtains. Fonder?, Piolures. Ornament-. Hat Hack, Oilcloth. Caso Birds. Cheifotiier, iron Bedsteads, Mattresaep, Palliasses,'l ablos, Washs'.iinilsand Ware, Sofas, Cane Chairs, Chests Drawers, Stove, Colonial Oven, Boilers, Kiwhon Utenaila, So. Bur Screen. Wire Blinds, Baer Engines Tumblers, Spl. it Measure?, Sec, Seo.. So. SAMUEL COCHRANE AND SON. Auctioneers. W. 3. COOHRANE.I fjA. , DACRE. THURSDAY, JULY 30, At 11 o'Clock. SCHOONER "AGNES DONALD." The Bubacrlber3 will sell by auction, at their Rooms, Queen atrott. on Thursday, 30 inst., at 11 o'clock, THE WELL-KNOWN SCHOONER "AGNES DONALD." 62 tons register, carries 100 tons on light draught, and is a very fast vessel. For furtbor particulars and inventory apply to SAMUEL COCHRANE and SON, Auctioneers. W. S. COCHRANE! IJAMK3 DACRE M9NDAT, AUGUST 3. EIGHT ACRES LAND, PANMURE, FRONTING TAMAKI RIVER. The subscribers will aell by atot'on. jt their Rooms, Queen-street, on Monday, Au.ujt 3, at 12 o'clock, ALLOTMENT 35, Village of Panmure, containing 7 acres 3 roodß 30 parches of rich land; all lenced and improved, having a large frontaga to tho Tamaki, and adj fining the Public Landing Placo. This is a really valuable Property, being situated a vory short diitanco from tha centre of the village, and besides its large aad valuable water frontage it has an extensive main road frontage. For further particulars, apply to SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneera, TO-MORROW. MESSRS CARBINES & TAYLOR Have received inatrtuctlona from Mr Howard Mutton, Chemist, to Bell, at his premises, Karangahape Road, opposito the Family _nd Naval Hotftl, on Wednesday next, July 29, at 11 o'clook Sharp, THE WHOLE OF HIS HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, Sec, comprlning-Rode wood Piano by Bord, Drawing-room Suite, Whatnot, Tables, Carpets, Fendere and Fire irons, Lace Curtains. Curtain Rings and Pole, Pictures, Polished Rimu Bedstead, Hair Mat trasses. Dressing Tables. Oval Mirror, Chests Drawers, Spring Mattrass. Cookoryware. Glass ware, Kitchen Utensils, a Lot Useful Sundries, CARBINES AND TAYLOR, Auctioneers. —————————— At 11 a.m. sharp. O. A. STEVEN Has received instructions from Mr Charles Deal, of Christohnreh, to sell by publio auc tion, at Dowden's Mart, Queen-Btrest, on above date, all his STOCK OF PRIZE BIRDS, Brought up by him, and exhibited at late Show. ALL PBDIGREE BIRD 3. POULTRY.—Cochins, Brahmas, Folands, Houdons. DUOKS.—Rouen and Aylesbury. PIGEONS. PIGEONS. PIGEONS. eANARIES. CANARIES, All Prize Winners. N.B.—Polandß. imported from Beldon and Co.: Houdans. imported from Fowler and Co., Aylesbury; Langshangs, imported from Saun ders, Esq, On view Morning of Sale. O. A. "i TEV EN, Auctioneer. " TO-MORROW. Ex Alaator, BALANCE OF CONSIGNMENT OF ■pINGLISH-MADE TjIURNITURE. Without Reserve. ttandsome Sideboards, Cheffoniers Occasional Tables, Loo Tables, Commodes Towel Rails, Handsome Duchess Sets Suites of Furniture (various), Brackets Music Stool, Canterbury, Over Mantel **" Book Cases, Swing Glasses Austrian Chairs, Iron Bedsteads Baths, Washstands Occasional Chairs, Hat Stands ' Carpets, Rugs and Mats &6., &c, &c, &o. .",{. GABRIEL LEWIS ■•Has received instructions to sell, on above date, at 11 o'clock, BALANCE OF CONSIGNMENT OF ABOVE FINE and MASSIVE GOOBS. DURHAM YARDS FOR SALE, at the Durham Yarda, every Tuesday, at 11 o'clook, HIDES, TAbLOW, WOOL, and SBBNB. HUNTER 4 NOLAN



THURSDAY, JULY 30, THE REMUERA YARDS, For Sale on Thursday, July 30, DAIRY COWS, STORE CATTLE lfiO Well fatted Cattle 800 Fat Sheep 51 Kwes, In lamb Fat and Storo Pigs. ALFRED BUCKLAND. FRIDAY, JULY 31. THE HAYMARKET. For Sale at the Haymarket on Friday next, under bill of sile, 4 STAUNCH HEAVY DRAUGHT HOUSES 3 Drays in good condition. Tho above utork has been cni;a„'ed in heavy metal and scoria contrac's. aro in thorough order, and may bo Beon at the Haymarket. ALFRED BUCKLAND. FRIDAY, AUGUST 7, At 12 o'clock. THOROUGHBRED AND DRAUGHT ENTIRES. THE HAYMARKET. For Sale on Friday, August 7, at 12 o'clock, "VT EV E R Mip HIM. 1.1 a pure Clydesdale, bred by J. Bogue, Esq., of Chriatchurch. By Prince Charllo, Imported. A quiet worker, well-shaped, with plenty of bone aud good hair, 8 years oln. LEON IDAS, Thoroughbred, colour, dark brown, by Traitor, dam Poll. Traitor by Tra ducor, dam Deception; 8 years old, ALFRED BUCKLAND, ffUESDASST ', SHH HAYMAP.I.ES SALS Off WOOL, SHEEPSKINS. HIDES, TALLOW, KAY, aud STRAW. each TI7E3BAY. at 13 o'olook. &LgRED BUCKLAND T O - M O R R O W, At 12 o'clook. APPLES ! APPLES ! APPLES! Ex s.s. Tarawera and Busier, from Hobart, G. W. BIN NE V Will sell by public auction at bis Mart, Corn Exchange Fort-street, on Wcdnosday, July 23, at 12 o'clock, 9QA CASES FRUIT, OOu comprising FRENCH CRABS. STONE PIPPINS BOARI-iHT PEARMAINS RUSSETS STUHMKRS, NEW YORKS &c, &c„ &c. A SPLENDID SHIPMENT. THURSDAY, JULY 30, At 12 noon. ' WOOD-STREET, PONSONBY. HANDSOME MODERN HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, VERY SUPERIOR PIANO, VALUABLE OIL PAINTINGS, ARTICLES OF VIRTU, SILVER AND PLATED WARE, GLASS, CHINA, and EARTHENWARE. R. ARTHUR Has been favoured with instructions from Mr B. C. Roberts to .ell by Publio Auction, at hia Residence. Wojd-streo t, near College Road, on 'J huisday next, at 12 o'olook noon, his ■V.EWLY - SELECTED SUPERIOR JJ. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE AND EF FECTS. DRAWING-ROOM. - A very flue Piano. In handsome case. Music-stool, Suite of Wal nut, in old gold-and-black tapestry, Walnut Loo Tables, Whatnots, handsome Mantel Mirror, Woolwork Fender Stool, Walnut Inlaid Cheffonier, with marble top and plate-glasj back aud panele, Fie Screens, superior vases ana Ornamonls, iplondM Brussels Carpet (meat modern pattern). Hearthrug, Coal Vases, .auperior Oil Paintings, Pictures, Glass Shades, Lace Curtains. Handsome Marble Timopieco. DINING-ROOM — Walnut Suite in Em bossed Plush, Mahogany Side Board, Brussels Carpet, Hearthrugs. Coal Vase, Fonder and Firo Ironß, Superior Pioturee, DlningiTable, Lace Curtains, Mirror, Time piece, Orcamenta, Superior Glassware, a good assortment Chinaware, Earthenware, silver and Platedware, Dishes, Forks, Spoons. Knives, Cruets, Sec, good Cutlery, Table Linen, &c. BEH-ROOM3 —Superior Iron and Brass Bedsteads, Hair and Spring Mattrasses, Mahogany Toilet Table with Mig_»r and Ura-weTs, Marble Top Waahetands. Sand somo Toilet Sets, Looking Glass. Suporlor Wardrobe, Toilet Tables, Handsome Chests of Drawers, Commode, Curtains, Chairs, Carpets, Towel Horaes, Fenders, Pictures, Ornaments, Wool Mats, &c. HALL-Hat and Umbrella Sfend, Table, Mats Linoloum, a lino Stag's Head, Large Shells, Cllass Shade and Coral. KITCHEN, &c.-Good Mangle, Cooking, Utenßila, Tubs, Buckets, Tablo, Chairs, Dresser, Cutlery. Earthenware, Garden and other Tools, Knife Machine, Filter &c., &c„ &c. On view on Wednesday afternoon from ono to flvo o'clock p.m., aud on tho Morning of tho Sale at 9 o'clock. TO MERCHANTS, DRAPERS, STOREKEEPERS, AND OTHERS. The undersigned being the successful Tenderers forOWENAND GRAHAM'S BulkStook of tho following, viz : manchester goods haberdashery; and hosery silks, ribbons, and laces shawls, jackets, ulsters and sundries, Aro propared to toll the samo In WHOLESALE LOTS ONLY, at a roduction of from 25 to 50 per cent off Invoice Cost. Tho damaged portion of tho Stock has been shipped South, and that now offered is in first class condition, has been thoroughly sorted, and removed to the Stores of G. W. BINNEY, CORN EXCHANGE, FORT-STREET. The Goods will not be sold by Auction, and any Linea unsold at the expiration of a fortnight will bo shipped away. D. M. SPEDDING & CO. TJU~ OMAN'S ■E.RIEND. THOUSANDS USE THEM. NONE SHOULD BE WITHOUT THEM. MRS DR. STUART'S FAMOUS FEMALE REMEDIES. TADIES' rj-ONICISs andlßfldper This excellent Tonic enriches and purifies the blood, lm. roves the appetite, restores colour, tone, and vitality, thereby removing headaohe, debility, nervousness, weakness, and the de pressions from which bo many females suffer. THE T ADBffiS' fJALENDAR / OR \ PILLS 12a 8d and 4s 6d per 1 box. These Pills are justly esteemed for their great value in preventing discomfort, suffering, and Inconvenience, and for periodical use are the most reliable and prompt medicine ever brought to woman's aid. IJIHE J.ADIES' j^PERIENT piLLS. is 6d per box. For the relief and prevention of headaohe, biliousness, glddinesß, constipation, liver com plaints, indigestion, pains in the chest, back, and sides, Seo. Retail Agents, Auckland— T. CRAWFORD, Chemist, Newton S. GILBERT. Chemist, Queen-Btreet And all Chemists and Druggists. Sole Wholesale Agents for New Zealand— THE KEMPTHORNE ft PROS3ER DRUG COMPANY. rp PEACOCK, ■*■ • OPTICIAN, MATHEMATICAL AND NAUTICAL INSTRUMENT MAKER, I Short, and-btreet, ALWAYS IN BTOOK- Speotaoles and Eye-glasses of every kind: an accurate fit guaranteed Opera Glasses of superior quality Telescopes, Blnooular Field Glasses, and Mloro scopes; powerful and oheap Theodolites, Mining Compasses, Abney Levels Drainage Levelß, Prismatic Compasses Drawing Instalments, Sqales, Parallel Rulers ' Ships Logs, Sextants, Compasses, Binnacles Barometers,. Thermometers. Hydrometers Electric Bells, Batteries, and Fittinga Magnetic and Galvanic Medical Machines Magic Lanterns and Slides, Hand Magnifiers Stereoscopes and Slides, Graphoaoopes Steam Gnagesnnd Tubing, Salinometers Amateur Photographic Cameras 0,. _, . . JusT Reoihved— I Self-regiaterlng Aneroid Barometers i . ~ . Also, j Aneroids for Lobbies, with hanasomely carved " INSTBOMENTS OF EVERT KIND RKPAIMD. I n OPPOSITE .BE POST-OmOB, '■



JOHN T>UOHANAN, WHOLESALE GROCER, TEA, COFFEE, & SPICE MFECHANT, CUSTOMS-STREET, AUCKLAND. Telegraph Address I I Telephone Kxohange, " Eagle," Auokland. I N 0.68. The Advertiser desiroß special attention to his Celebrated Brands of BLENDED INDIA AND CHINA TEAS. Since their introduction the greatly increased demand for thorn substantially proves their excellence, and confirms the high esteem which the Public have justly accorded them. The following distinctive brands all bear his Trade Mark on the labels, and are packed in lib and Jib packets, also in 61b, 101b, and 401b tins, viz :— BLENDED INDIA AND CHINA TEAS. HOUSEHOLD COUNTESS DUCHESS PRINCESS EMPRESS Brands. BLENDED PURE INDIAN TEAS. VICEROY. ZEMINDAR, SPREAD-EAGLE BAILING AND YEAST POWDERS. These Powders, since thoir introduction, have been accorded by the publio the re ception their excellence deserves, and only require a trial to be more universally iwed. Attention is requested to the following analytical report :— "Laboratory, Hobson-strect, Auckland, June 13,1831.—1 have sampled the Baking Powder In tho bulk, prepared by Mr John Buchanan, Mer chant, Auckland, and havo analysed the samo, and find the constituents pure and well-propor tioned. Tho result proves this article to be Buporior to Any either imported or colonially prepared that has been submitted to mo, and I can, therefore, confidently recommend it to tho public—(Signed) J. A. Pond, Colonial Analyst." Eaoh tin beara his Registered Trade Mark. Sold by Grocers and Storekeepers Generally. The STOCK of GENERAL GROCERY and Oilmen's Stores comprises a Splendid Assort ment, which la constantly being replenished by Importations from European, American, and Australian Markets. JUST RECEIVED, SX S.S. BUCEPHALUS, from Caloutto, via Melbourno, 200 DRUMS BULK CASTOR OIL. Catalogues on Application, To those about to commence basinets, attention is drawn to the great advantage of being in a position to offer the Celebrated and Popular Brands of Spread Eagle Teas, Baking and Yeast Powders, etc, and to secure other special Indtioi menta which I am prepared to offer. TOE . -J3UOHANAN, WHOLHSALB GROOBK, CUSTOMS-STREET, AUCKLAND. NELSON, MOATE &Co.'s CELEBRATED CHALLENGE JlJl DTUNK NELSON, 83 ©ATE & CO.'S CELEBRATED PURE BLENDED TEAS. Hundreds are trying to copy, and many are advertising Common Mixtures a* Blended Toa to mislead tho publio. For Government Analysis Bee Circulars. i^ tlllii!_& ASK FOR NELSON, MOATE & CO.'S NATURAL FLAVOURED TEAS They have beon awarded GOLD AND SILVER MEDALS FOR PURITY, STRENGTH, and VALUE. EXTRACT FROM PRESS i "Alt the Teas of this firm ore Bought and Blended by Mr. NELSON, a Pro fessional Taster and Blender of Repute." NELSON, MOATE. C 0... SPECIALTY _4m*^ IHH BLEND. BRANCHES: AUCKLAND, DUNEDIN, CHRIST CHURCH, WELLINGTON, 166t QUEEN-ST., AUCKLAND. AGENTS EVERVwmmg LIGHT HARNE3S HORSES, SADDLE ™™g?SSES' Bnd bU k,nd» "f BPRINQ ' ramOLKS Hired, Bought, Bnd Sold, at "ROWTHER'S VICTORIA STABLES ■ *~-»_,rjglT._--HTRaBT ftfITUSIO, Portrait?, La. .scone*, ■..,.. j ; LtX Lithosrrapho'J in Miniature ana Colours ' 1 'btß*Aco3se c



m,^m___%mmmß___f" JB, B L A I X I B, • -.■•_■ Viotobia-btkbit, IMPORTER OF BUILDERS' ft FURNISH ING IRONMONGERY Dntiox whom Manufaotubkm, Has tor Sale, at Low Ratw- Oarpentew'Tools Nails, Looks, Hlnga* Kltoh en Ranges Rssister Grates, Is treat Variety **>». *^ _?"__* BM9 MaatelplMft Largest Stook In Anoklaad Marble, Electroplate, Curb, aad ether Fandtrs Galvanized. Iron, Sheet Lead, and ______ Slate, Cement and Plaster INSPECTION into™* FENTON & CO., FAMILY AND SHIPPING BUTCHERS, I OLD "OBSERVER" OFFICE, j VICTORIA-STREET WEST (next to Theatre Royal), I Families In Town and Suborns Waited on for I Orders. Corned Beef and Pork Supplied in : Large Quantities. Hams. Baoon, and PoaJtrr ! Dressed to Ordtf. , A" G BARTLE TT, a IM, Queen -btbeet. I Chronometers, Watches, Clocks, and Jewellery in great variety, and made to order , •r repaired: Poesy, Motto, Engagement and ! (Vedding Rings. Orders by post carefully tx.cuted.



ALLEN'S W OWEN ■Jf GRAHAM'S DRAPERY # #| DRAPERY STOCK. |£ STOCK. Salvage Stocks NOW SELLING AT s. coombes & ca ____il I. II PRICE LIST: SALVAGE Flannel, BAd per yard SALVAGE Blankets, 3s lid each Sheeting-, B|d „ Honeycomb Quilts, 3s*6d „ Striped Hessian, ljd „ Trousers, 4s lid „ Calico, l|d ~ Boys' Suits, 3s lid „ Diapers, 7|d „ Men's Coats, from is „ Dress Material, 4Jd „ Hats, 6d „ . Prints, 3d „ Mantles, 3s 6d ~ 5x4 China Matting, 7id, Cashmeres, is „ worth is lid AT SAMUEL COOMBES & CO. THK CELEBRATED NEW AND IMPROVED PIUZE MEDAL SEWING MACHINES! SEWING MACHINES! THE LATEST 4ND BE3T IN THE WORLD. These famous Machines, protected by Thirty Patents, beat all the other machines at Sydney Exhibition, &c, &c. Caution-—No Canvas kiss. Call and inspect, or write for samples and prices to JD. S. OHAMBEBS, «, queen-street. SHIPi'KRS AMD THE TRADE SUPPLIED. THE WONDERFUL ! Latest Improvements. Valuable Appliances. Ten years' Guarantee. Patent Automatic Winder. Patent Drop-Rollers. Patent Loose-Winding-Wheel. Patont Thread Releaser. Wer thelin Machines kept in Repairs for throe years FREE Off CHARGE. Illustrated Catalogues and Samples of Worlcft-eo THE WERTHESHC SEWING MACHINE AGENCY. W. J. J*RALE, ITO. WKENSTBKET' AuOKIAND ,



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