Parliamentary.

[By TeleqrAfu.]

[FROM OUR SPECIAL REPORTER.]

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

WEDNESDAY.

Petitions. Me Buoklaxd presented a petition from S. Bradley, of Onehunga, claiming compensa tion for the destruction of his house by fire, the said fire being caused by sparks emitted from the railway engine. Mr Hobbs presented two petitions against the employment of barmaids. Questions. .Mr Brown gave notice to ask the Treasurer if the new tariff proposals exempt blasting powder from import duty. He also asks the Defence Minister if he will cause a report to be made as to the value of New Zealand manufactured powder for cartridges and defence purposes. Replies to Questions. In answer to questions, Ministers said they could not undertake to bring in an amendment of the Supreme Court Act pro viding for tho payment of expenses of witnesses of accused in criminal cases. The new tariff was proposed merely for additional revenue purposes, and not for protecting local industries in the case of imported boots. The protent duty came to about 10 per cent, on the value of the boots, and it was proposed to ruise it to about 15 per cent. With regard to woollen goods, people who required their articles made more fashionably and luxuriantly than those locally manufactured should not object to pay for the same. Government^ were aware that certain manufactories did not desire the imposition of the tariff proposed, and that a largo woollen manufactory in Otago, rather than see another manufactory started, objected to the extra duty, Dr. Colenso wob preparing his Maori' lexicon, the first part of which would be finished by January next. There had been no correspondence be tween* the Governor or Government and Canterbury College respecting the action of the University Senate in prescribing a certain class of books to' be studied by both fomalo and male students. All the correspondence relating to Federation was now in the hands ot the printer.

MORNING SITTING.

Mr Macandriw moved That for the remainder of tho session this House shall meet at half past 10 o'clock in the fore noon, and that the Standing Orders Com mittee be instructed to amend the standing orders so as to give effect to the above re solution. Haviug obtained permission to ainoud the motion as it stood oa tho order paper by withdrawing the words, "and Bhall adjourn at half-past five o'clock in the afternoon," he said that to his mind the matter was in a nutshell, and doubtless members had made up their minds on the motion, He asked that the proposed reform should be given a fair trial, as it would have the effect of discon tinuing the lato sittings at night. If the proposal were adopted, it would very materially shorten tho sessions. The only objection which could bo urged waa as to committees, who might sit in the evenings instoad of in the mornings. Mr Stout said the objectionable part of the resolution, as it appeared on the Order Paper, had been struck out, viz,, the hour for adjourning, and if members preferred sitting at 10.30, the Government would offer no objection. Major Atkinson and Messrs Kerb and Downie Btkwakt warmly supported the motion. Tbe lattor said night tittings were merely occasioned by following the practice of the Imperial Parliament. The circum stauces at Home were not applicable to this colony, Mr O'Connok disapproved of mowing sittings. What they wanted to stop was late sittings. He moved, as un addition to notion, that it be incorporated in the stand ing orders, " That the House shall not tit later than 12 at night." A lengthy dobate ensued, fully a dozen members speaking. Sir Goorgo Gkky stoutly opposed tho motion, and caused a laugh by saying the proposal must bo in the interest of those vnowbors who want to balls and parties. Tho lion, gentleman introducing the motion looked guilty in this rospect. Mr O'Connor's amendment was rejected on the voices. 03 the original question boing put, it waa carried by 38 to 31. Suppressing Bores. Mr Fitziierbert, in moving " That it be an instruction to tho Standing Orders Com mitteo to consider and report as to the desirability of some rule in the amendment of the standing orders in the direction that whentbeHouseliasboencountedtwiceduring the speech of any hon. member, such speech filiall aftei a second counting be deemed to be concluded," said that last session, as a new member, he was struck with the waste of time owing to the House being repeatedly counted out. Directly a member became ft sort of bore, other members left the prer cinetß of the House, and tho motion was made with tho view of curtailing speeches not acceptable to the House. Mr Bebtham seconded, pro forma. Mr Stout hoped the resolution would be withdrawn, becaußO, if perseverod ip, it would bo sure to bo rejected ("No"). He was very sorry to hear that thero wero any hon. gentlemen who wished to interfere with their liberty nnd freedom of speech, in this Parliament. Colonel Trimble and Mr W. F. Buck land (who pointed out that last session ob struction was in Committee, and that the motion would nob affect Committee pro ceedings) also opposed the motion, which was negatived on the voices. Opening Unused Soot ions of Land. j Mr VV. F. Buckland gave notioeto ask the Minister of Lands whether he will make provision in the Lands Act, 1885, for deal ing with various ungrantcd eecdons of land, originally selected under the Isew Zealand Settlement Acts. His object in asking the question is, that power will be given to tho Government tp deal with vacant sections throughout Auckland that, were originally selected by imtrigrants, but never taken up. Thero are a great number of these sections, and they are drawbacks to tho advancement of the country. Nothing oun at present be done with them. Mr Buckland's idea in that the Waste Lands Board should be empowered to deal with them; always provided that a certain time has elapsed since their selection — say ten or fifteen years. In almost every caee he believes that the original selectors have left the colony or are dead,

EVENING SITTING.

Plurality of Votes Bill,

The first.business of the evening was the Plurality of Votes Bill, the second reading of which was moved by Sir Geo. Grey, who forcibly argued that it was necessary for good government that no doctor should be allowed to vote in more than one district. As the bill li'ia been before the House hitherto, and argument? used pro and cod, the measure has already been threshed out. Short speeches wore delivered by Messrs Trimble, Peacock, Hobbs, Pargaviljo, Euckland, VV. J. Hurst, Smith, and thfl Premier.

The second reading was then carried by 37 to 25, and its committal fixed for the ,15th proximo.

Law Pi'aotitionors Bill.

Another of Sir Geotwe Gkey's pet mea sures is the Law Practitioners Bill, tho second reading of which was the next order of the day. Its sponsor said he had adboved to this Bill with great persistency, because he believed in opening to the public every avenue of employment which' led to din tinction.

Mr Hobbs said tbe measure was a very dangerous one, and ho would be false to his conyiction were he to support it, thore fore ho'moved an amendment that the bill be read that day six months hence. Mr Samuels, who is a lawyer, in serond ing the amendment, Baid that already the legal profession was crowded with too many incompetent andunscrupulous men— by that ho meant law practitioners who mado business for themselves when they could get no legal busine?s to do. Although the mem ber for Auckland City East had the bast interests of the people at heart, ho assured that gentleman that wero his measure to pass, it would inflict a terrible evil on those poor and ignorant people who had to con fide their interests in the members of the legal profession. . Mr Moss went over a syllabus required to be passed before a candidate could qualify for the profession, and caused great fun by reading some of the questions which had been recently put with the mathematical por tion of the general knowledge examination. The whole object of the Bill was to en courage a thorough study of tho law. Messrs Mackenzie, Joyce, Colonel Fraser, Tnrnbull, Hislop, Levestam, Seddon, and Fisher also supported the measure, while Messrs W. D. Stewart and Monteath opposed it,

Sir George" Geet- replied iioqtrtntfy'to" the arguments used by those objecting to

the bill, and the House divided on the question that the bill be now read a second time, with the following remit:—At*§, 30; noes, 28. Its committal was fixed for July 15. Presbyterian Church Property BUI. The second reading of this bill was agreed to, on the motion of Mr Stout, who said it had been approved of by tho General Assembly of the Church. Imprest Supply. The Imprest Supply Bill went through committee, was read a third time, and passed. Adoption of Children. In moving the second reading of the Adoption of Children Act, 1851, Amend ment Bill, Mr Stout explained that its, object was simply to extend the powers of Resident Magistrates so as to allow them to make orders for the adoption of the same, as is now done by District Judges.

The Houbo adjourned at ll.JiO.

BRIBES TO MEMBERS

(BY THLEGBAPH, PARLIAMBNTART REPORTER,)

Wellington, this day. The story of the Chairmanship of the Waste Landa Committee, aa told by Mr Wakefleld, is a dark blot on the Ministerial escutcheon. It will be remembered that at the end of last session, a hundred pounds was voted to each of the Chairmen of Gold fields, Natives, and Petitions Committees, all Government supportera, but to deprive the grant of ita party appearance £100 was put on the supplementary estimates for the Oppositionist Chairman of the Waste Lands Committee. Mr Fulton, considering all thesevotes jobs, returned his cheque to the Treasury. This, in itself, jras a slap in the face to the Ministry, and, as your readers are aware, at the very commencement of this session an intrigue was set a foot to oust tho straightforward Fulton, who was quite willing to retain the Chairmanship without salary. According to the " Press," when, in committee on Tuesday, Mr Ballance put up Mr O'CaHaghan against Mr Fulton, the made his i lection a party question, and carried it by the votes of a majority, who had been appointed with the acquiescence of the Opposition, on the distinct understanding that Mr Fulton wa» not to be interfered with. A most unusual and humuliating scene occurred in com mittee, the Minister of Lands being com pelled to submit to language such as perhaps was never before addressed to anyone in his position, and the Chairman having to use his newly acquired authority for tho first time to silence expres sions of contempt from members of Committee. In point of competency, there is no comparison between Mr Fulton and Mr O'Callaghau. Mr Fulton in an experi enced and exceedingly capable Chairman, with a character for impartiality and recti tude which placo him altogether above distrust. Mr O'Callaghan's qualification appears to be that he was willing to accept what Mr Steward had bo honourably declined.

BILLS BEFORE PARLIAMENT.

(BY TELEGRAPH, fARLIAMBNTART REPORTER )

Wellington, this day. Counties Act Amendmont BUI.

The Counties Act Amendment Bill aims at establishing counties upon a fixed basis, without power of alteration from day to day, Counties will henceforth only be created by the Assembly, which alio will be the sole authority for making any change in the boundaries of oountios, except in ao far as these may be affected by the creatien of borough or town districts on the borders of counties. It abolishes tho power of suspendingjthe Act for the future, and conserves the position of counties where the Act of 1876 was suspended, and gives power to the Couioil to move for its revival, the ratepayers having no such power under the Amending Act of 1882. Mr Stout has included in the bill a provision of Mr Cad man's mtamire, viz., the election of chair man by the electors. Auditors may also be elected by the ratepayers, It being optional, however, that accounts may be andlted by the Audit Office.. Provision is made for the distribution of one-third of th« net income of the county amongst the ridings in pro portion to th« rates received. Coroners' Juries Abolition. The Coroners' Juries Abolition Bill (Mr Guinness) merely provides that coroners' inquiries shall be conducted by tho coroner alone. Miners' Rights Reduction. The Miners' Rights Fees Reduction Bill (Mr Guinness) jieeks to reduce the fee upon miners' rights to 10s per annum, and fee for business license to £2. Accidents with Firearms. The recent frightful accidents that have occurred in the colony through the use of firearms by boys has induced Mr Hatch to draft a bill dealing with tbe matter. It is called the Juvenile Accident Precaution Bill, and notice of intention to introduce it was given to day. It proposes to prevent the carrying of firearms by children in oDuntry districts under the age of 15, and in towns under 17. The sale of pewderand Bhot to boys is punishable. Sale of Poisons. Mr Hatch's Sale of Poisons Bill regulates the sale of poison, and provides for their Bale in a specified class or bottle at a given period, to enable the trade to get supplied.

MASONIC INSTALLATIONS.

fcoggo United Service.

The annual installation of offioors of Lodge United Service, 418, 1.0., took place at the Masonio Hall, Princes-strcot, last night, There was a large attendance of brethren present, amongst those present being Bro. W. Lodder, D.D.G.M., Bro. Rev. C, M. Nelson, H. G. Wade, D.G.S., and reprer eentativcsf romtkeQrand Lodges of the Irisk and Scotch constitutions. The Worshipful Masters of Lodge Wnitemata and Prince of Wales, E.G., Ara, 1.C., St, Andrew's, 5.0., ; and several Past Masters were also present, besides Bro. Leiteh (of the Silver King Company), and a largo number of other visiting brethren. The lodge was opened by the retiring W.M., Bro. W- J. Suiter, and after the attendant ceremonies had been performed, Bro. W. Craig was duly installed into the chair of. King Solomon, and subsequently invested his officers as follows :—W.M., Bro. W. Craig; S.W., Bro. W. Q. Allen ; J.W,, Bro. T.W. Allen; Treasurer, Bro. F. Koycroft j Seo retary, Bro. J. W. Melton} S.D., Bro. T. Ballon tine ; J.D., Bro. C. A. Bo wring; Director of Ceremonies, Bro. J. Goodacro ; Organist, Biro. C. Borthwiok j 1.0., Bro. W. Mason; Stewards, Bros. J. Matbieson and B. Anderson; Bro. E. Tonge, Tyler, Tha onerous duties of Installing Master were performed by Bro. Suiter, and he also delivered the chargo to the Master, while Bro. /A. S. Russell, of Lodge Ara, gave the charge to the Wardens, after which the lodge was closed in the usual manner. The brethren then retired to the banquetting hall, where an excellent spread had boon laid out by Bro. E. .Waters. After it had been done full jus tice to, a number of Masonic toasts, were proposed and duly honoured." Bro. Suiter, in proposing the toast of the newly-installed master, Bro. Craig, paid a high tribute of praise to his abilities, and expressed the opinion that the Lodge would have no cause to regret him being put in Buoh a honourable position. The toaßt was drunk ■h ith Mapduff and musical honours. During the evening Bros. G, Smythe, G. Hescott, Dr. Walter, and several others rendered songs in a tasteful manner. Lodge Ara. The following is a list of the officers in. stalled at Lodge Ara :—Bros. J. R. Hanna, W.M.; G. H. Powley, I.P.M.j A. Kidd, SW, ; S. Vosper, J.W. ; Rev. Dr. Kidd, P.M. Chaplain; W. L. Mitchell, P.M., Treasurer; A. S. Russell, P.M., Secretary; D. F. Evana, S.D. j J. M. Hoslett, J.D. ; Arthur Wright, P.M., Director of Ceremonios; Andrew Karma, Organist; F. J. Whittaker, I.C. j Bros. J. D. Wickham and Win. Batche lor, Stewards; Bro. Capt, B. Tonge, Tylw The luncheon was provided by Mrs Tonge, and refleoted the greatest credit on her abilities.

THE GOVERNMENT DISCLAIM PROTECTION.

BEPOBTEE.)' . ******

Considerable importance is attaohe/'f SirJdiu 9 Vo g el'sre P l ytoMrM ™ ue J; turn in the House, when he admittedVw the tariff was notintendedto P Pro.te n 8 factures, but wa ß simply f or a^" revenuepurposes, and moderateFreeiC a who support the Government awT™ inclined than they were before to SJ"?* statement to at.tas an apology fortlmSP ttU ment measuros, Some of them 1; 79m that Sir Julius Vogel, lnrteadrf.&ff*': the revenue by means of taxation S have gone in for a £5,000.000 On S- \ capitalised interest which* would SaViS doubt, been exceedingly Mnu!a£ writ? 0 majority of the Hou 6 e-?at fi^« members whose districts have .ufijfr ', the agricultural and mercantile demffi. and would be glad of any C™' expedient to cause a bodm;oi ;ii^s3Sr3r and they give the Treasurer creditSrSf' adopting the more moral though diH y more unpopular course of.incro«.i^i?, y .taxation. Some institute a S^ 6 between him and John Wellington*wT of that Gilbertian topsy-tur^m' S Sorcerer," inasmuch as, havin E 'bvM financial sorcery oreated great mS&fsiT he is now willing to immolate himselfV»\? altar of public opinion, and «,tSSft redeem the past. . »"«»!ure

BRITISH AND FOREIGN BIBLE SOCIETY.

The annual meeting ot the Auokland brand,■«' the above Society took plains on Tuesday*^ la the leoture haU of the T.M,<XaT RoT"* There was only a meagre attendance. V?f!: Firth presided, end the Both. a. ZwiS H. Lawry and Dr. Kenderdlne isggES beiide him on the platform. * * **•• The proceedings having been onenei „»,. devotional exercises, the Heir, H. ft.-KJL^"™ ■ a very lengthy report by tho ComrnittSrS!.??* past year, a large portion oilTteui^W* » up with statistics of the parent SobiSiSS 1 ■ tiona last year. The free laooineot ffi'affit from all sources had been fil2&!lßSfffi£ffl7 Adding lo this £107,02112a 3d wSvS'fiSif'S1* sale of Scriptures, ana £1011759 d frotoSK? burgh Fund for Indian colportam tts iSS.??'- come of £233,309 8a 7d was obtataXS*!?1 the larßeot annual amount yetreoMv2u«iii eeeded that of the previous year by«Kv fld. Meaning by copies, not Bibles SmK! any Integral portion of Holy Writ taffife the past year were no Ujbb than 3 m ESS? or 163,008 more than In the previous yS^fi"' issues of the Sooietyforthe eighty mS*Jl~ its commencement, now reached'*iX!ft' 100,035.933 copies. The report of MiiS* Biole Suclety showed that the lfflnesffiS jear had amounted to 1,808,215 writ? JnS auringtche sixtyeightyears the Society ESSJ iv existence it hud issued 43,892,03t.C0Tta; % annual income amounted to about,SsaS? Iko issueß trom the depot of tie isSSXt aurlliary for the year ending 3Ut m£H« :. haabeen: Knaiißh 8ib1e5,2055; SrFlffi: 351; Knglish Teatamews, l^fr^ES* mentß, 237; portions, 998; Tongan lltaffi« Testaments, 106; UUnese, ljFreWsXnSr l; ifijlan, 2; Italian, 3; Lalin, rnKifflft 7; Greek, 0; Tahitlan, 2; SweaWß^Sfe: 3; German, 3; Norwegian, 8; total'M^sS' against 5,995 last year, tame WooffiiW* £429 Ua ad. The Iree grants Ttm?uFsS In hand, 5,697 volumes, valued at iSS'ISSi. Mr Boering H. Matthews treasurer) tt«HSP the balance-sheet, from which;it aDDearailKi* the receipts for the year had amounted tiisa - 3s ad. The bequosta were :-Hev. W; OraS?'i £-20, and Mr J. Shepherd, £381.188 lOt-™sff ' uursementsbad amounted to£B6l 4slM la»f : log a credit b*lano» of £1153 2d, • J 1 * The CniiBMAN said he believed that heisi Mr Bamur, and Mr Bhalderfl, and posßlblrMt> McDonald, were the only BittvlvonHrftTMS oarly cdmmittee of the Society. FortiUjSsJi&t ho had resolved to resign the prestftMibrttf years in office was to* long a tennifdraKj?! < more especially as ho kept out routeria'.■ who should take their share of the >(torlbiu2)r derive value from , ita: inoifleatffl2i«33<i training. The Committee were tain™ tilt = he Bhould ocoupp the Poßittefta!wsi">il President, but an there had only beea m>m& ■ ■ ofllcer btfore, and there were others ewawttaf entitled to the honour, ho had asked tima act. to press tue point. Mr Firth then read B'wallv' written panegyrlo upon the Bihlo &i)d (ts lix fluenoe upon the civilisation: o( 'thtfjwojifl: ■'■ He supplemented the paper remarks upon the colossal Bharo iithloh' Ainorica—the Britain »f the' NotWM® was destined to play.1 In ..the.=Kj|sfii£iiitf>i of the world. He doubted WhOthßrjMliWKoff. land such a religious nation oouidtafin£*!ii)i '<■ whero The Amoricanp, like oumlyw, mn saturating tho world with Biblical kMwWfiS Wonderful had been the progress Of thftftlUM and Foreign Bible Society, and VMtIAdSJ were its operations and/strength at tfieprti«i4 time with Its annual issue of 3,000,000 oopUe, and Its total issue of lW,(BO,OI)ilv;S Bible was the charter of our right? toil the foundation of our freedom, it lad'dons more than overytUtig else, and Bora than all other things oomblned, to place thfl ' En« Hah nation in the Tan of human Ugßt'l&M progress. And yet it remained for tio people of this Britain of the Southto b6ajß&meaoftt>s Biblo, scelnpc that we iuadttft Uio only'•boWtW be excluded from our day ■tohooli The bMk; was banned for some extraordinary and wwx« plainaHo reason, and the people itanwloaSii mitted. There had been a:great uliKmfiKaL' amongst our university nobs at the iareldeaol" tabooing some ancient filthy fragment at liten* ture which was better noticed in forgetfulnsas, and yet tho Book of Books, tho'Bot* of Man, and the Book of- God, vu banished from our nchools. After warmlr praising the Itoniin Catholics for their self* denyinK courage in choosing rather to support their own schools than take advantagu of the free schools from which all rftligioniNil Mfc pluded, the Chairman went oa to say that :tti» result ol' th!s banishment Ot the Biwe fi'(imUia : school! would uittier bo the evil of Sflbwdtiw)" ot Infidelity, or the evil o^ a#BfK>«4a"u Rcclesiastiolbra. If, (luring one of these dan, we did not .drift into atheism, we should «wlij round wl ha terrible olash into KcolßtlMtldim.. Tho sppucer oonpluded with (^nteieKß^envm the flnances of the Society, Rad by niovißi wt adoption of the report aad oalancerdiMfc'j >.■,»■ Aa Mr Firth was obliged at lilsstogetolwe, a vote ot thanks for hib able and lonK-cimUnnw serfices was passed to him, upon tia propottr tiqp of Mr Shaldkrs. - , : ( k ,h Dr. Kondcrdlne then took Iho chair. The Key. W. Butx, in ueoouding Uio BKiUw expatiated at some length upon the tnamiuty ant merits ot tho Bible, - " ■ The motion w^a thtnputaudo&iTieo,1 ■'■■-. ■■•}■■{ Mr Kkmp (oolporteui) gave an inMiestal aooount of bis labours In the country dlitriots... . The Hoy. J, Taylor, D.D,i proposed, "Wil thla meeting offers ita devout thanksglTiiig.t},, . tbe great Head ot tho Church for the continued ■ prMfsof His blessing, wherawiUi'He:w)wii| tho efibrts of thlp and kindrel todetlelj 6nd. that il rccognlßen the duty as'loobmljeiit apra all who love God's Holy, Word of roieww ooneeoration to tho great enterprise Ot pwßiW : Ing Its ciroulatlon, and of IprvOit ptayet Ml the Diyino Spirit may increasingly tfgMf abundant Wesßlng upon the effdrtaroputfomj He regretted, the rivalries botween nussioMrJof and betwean oonvorts. ,t ~„« The R9v. B Bavin, In BMOnUwiWjpw%. spoke of the broad platform of the BrKW ua Foreign Bible Society. l.V' 'V,' The motion was then put and carried. ■ ' '% Mr F. Labkins movod. "Tuat tto ttsukl M this moeUug bo given to the■ oo«uni««>"*M ; offloors for their Bervices duriog theiJPMHW&I and especlslly to the reUriug trer>SHrM]Bf^«j tyyonty-flva years' devoted tetvlfiej^^WJßJs lady collectors for Ihoir untiruiK.efflinl.lßWi - of the Society's funds; and ihatfhe SPg«22^ and officers for tho past year ahoplfM J»\ oleoted, with a tow nccesjary iutemnoii|.; v The motion was seconded by the iiev v,« Monro, and carried, . Mb koNRQ bewailed the KoaUi^tMffl and Mn bhaldbbs, in toUowiog in tJie «MM strain, said that'tho personsjl^»ti»,"! avoratce two each for the SS^'ndiWtt % g_ meeting which ho had tont but laStjeefc if • was the smallest medUnetheyhaaeTOP* •, l"he prooeisdingn closed in the usual way.

Ponsonby Wesleyan Church Anniversary Soiree.

«- The annual isoiree In connection with iheaMrt, Church took plaoo on TnosdayevenlMt.illl**; . schoolroom licljoining. Which;iasl%'«l>WW renovated, and presented a'most, P|f-~s*rr^;: attractive appoaranoo.: The w^iSj^^ tally deoorated with screens and ttxtfwwg; expressly for tha purpose., J«?K ttl£?«Bffi sumptuous faro provided at too vfWi2SSrt> hands must have bpon at Wo*.toeJW&ggJ ■ of the day. About 120 aataow^AfJffi: • which was presided ■ over by tjio two*"* ladica :-Mesda.neß Harris, :R44-.3?. ah.,rne. Main, McCanhy. hatV:»« Bettany. and Jack, andMteffifS; and Juynt. Tha Bubßequent, ftgeUpS »I™ church wes presided over bjrMrH. the course of his.opening addM^™KHu4, deairo of most people who oanie to Hew«°j"jj< was to get wealth, and b° g riftl?f«is endoavoar to ascertain what HSBiBSSSI.-jni i were. There was a mUtekenMeaM^tt"™j naiureof wo&ltb. He rot.errod to W^ShM1 ♦ soma of the old patriarchs, and WjS|K; - rioh man is the one who^^ffiSSffi' Olear Intellect, love of. Nature, mrfßffi mont, and theso wight M VTmak, all. A-ludln* to the OT^t MJ, «w»™ j gift o£ Mr McKelvie to ihffJ&tffiW he instanced him »s » Bpeoimcn«l W""^,^ ; had the well-being- o£ Dis ttU<f«*ffi&fai; heart, and wno was truly a nonLHSatnW* plaoße.) The ohoir rendereo-w^^w, ■• Hearken Unto Me" with at,!£?EaS* Mr Horsley pn Biding »t the jKf Mr (Jlark wielding the b»ton.-«.J»*i™SSflijt; sented the annual «P°'Vwn>on:,*ESsfc*l' progress had been mado, and' aniHSSSja'. . members had ttkf n ploop. The D™F' l i|j &* 'JTact Society ftrU Band ©fjHopci.J'SSSwiilf creasfd. acd m, fad been si*»t I^gj«s r. , the sehoulro. ni. rJ He nwnoifl^ «^^gww,- .;; tha lecdpis to l;o ££9i7s,WM« tb ie n^SV»T Key. T Q. Cart felt 'Wnteful for »b greg* , . tho past year. . 110 advooaledindiSX«raM ; ,',: and spoke of the |:ower posses edby^M^jjjj ,i men oc the congregation. Heßl^,S w »Ot desirability of coct*ndi»st theJißaew^ Methodistlitcratuioanddepreoateai™"™^! o£ seat rents, feeling suretot f™g2m&s':- % future mmt rely moroonthevoHiniwjrß^,,,^, A solo. •'Bemember NowJW'rtJJgJfti; having been given by Mm J^"^^!*!* : Robenson. M.A., spoke on the OThjMlw*. jyjj tary contoibuttons. A .i^^i/by'OT Dream," was effective!/■ wndtfWUgjr^- Bettany, Miss Joynt, and.ffiKtaffiSW?" Carder! Kov. W. Uiitos followed igw"^,^ tlvo Bpooch. The iBSt chorus, •'TheHoavenly Pilot,.■«*■ JJgSaSS W.Thorne mored. ■WdSfc %in«« the U9U»I votos of thaoka. TUO soirto ".., ~, successful thibughout ' ■".'.' '■.^ i ;:Ljf**'.'r

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ft. 8. OOOURANK.] [JAS. DAORE. TO-M0 R X 0 W, At 2 o'clock. TWO ACRES CHOICE LAND AT PAN MURE. The Subscribers vrlll cell, at their Rooms, Queen-street, on Friday next, 20th inst., at two oxlock, LOT 20, SECTION 3, VILLAGE OF PANMURK, containing Two Acres First class Land, fenced and in grass). Now in tne ooonpatlon of Mr Mioliael Meagher. — For further purtionlars apply to Messrs Hughes and George, Shortland Btreot. SAMUEL COCHKANE AND SON, Auctioneers. vr. a. cocukane.] [jas. daobb TO-MORROW. M&NGLE3, CARI'KTS, SHOP SASHES, BEER ENGINE, STOVES, HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. Tho enbsnrlbers will fell by auction, at their Koonie, Quoeii-atroot, on Friday, Juna 2d, at •11 o'ulock, HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, Consisting of UrawlnK-room Suites, Carpets, Mantol Mirrors. Whatnals, Couches and Chairs, Pictures. HearthruKß, Fosdera, Iron ond Wood Bed steads, Pal!ia.s3o3, Muttrusses, Feather Pillows, Cheats Drawer*, ■\VaahstanOß and Ware, Drea- Mng Tables, Mirrors, Commodus, Cane and Wood Chiir?, Kound and Squaro Tableß, Meat Safes, Kitchen Utonsils, &c. AlfO. Aqnarlnm, Beer Kn^ino, Galvanised Iron Tank, Shop Sashes, Stoves. SAMUEL COCHR-YNE AND SON, Auctioneers, w. S, cocHrane] (jas. dacre MONDAY, JUNE 29, ' . At, 11 o'clock. UNEXPIRED TERM OF LEASE OF COTTAGE IN WYNYARD-STREET. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. "The subscribers have received instrvictions from the Accent for ttra l'nhlio Trustee to Sol!, on the premises. Wynyaid atreot, on Monday, 29th lust., at U o'clock. In the Kstato of tlio late S. Fletcher. THE UNEXPIRED PORTION OF A LTCAt-K KOR TKN YBAUS, from tho iitb September. 1883, at a runtul of £24 a year, of Lot *. of Subdivision of Lots 1 toll.HocticnO.having 35* feet to Wynyird-Hlrcct, with tiie COM FORTABLK COITAUK erected thereon. . , Alao, Tha whole of ihoIIOUSKHOLI) FUKNITUKE. Tho Leaso of tho Homo will ba sold flrst, at 11 o'clock. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. TO-MORROW, AT 11 O'CLOCK. FRUIT TREES, FANCY iND ORNA MENTAL SHRUBS. PLANTING SEASON ! PLANTING SBASON ! GREAT SALE OF THE SEASON. Mr James Mason has favoured Richardson and Jackson to sell by public auction, at their Mart (opposite Buckland'a Horse Repository), on Friday next, tho 2Uth inst. (uuiuettiatelj after their property sale), A MONSTER COLLECTION of FRUIT AND OTHER SIIRUB3-500 Apples and Fears (best sorts), Lemons, Oranges, Guavas, Plums, Cherries, Penchos, Apricots, Quince. &0., &o. Also, MagaillceDt Assortment of Ornamental Trees and dhri .oh, Roses. CamelliaH. Rhododendrons. Mdcrocarpa, Pines and other Coaiferaa. N.B.— We call tho attention of tho public to this Sale, as it will bo one of the grandest of the season. There will be a pro fessional gardener In attendauca to desenbo, Sco., &c, and for convenience of buyers, we have had catalogues Drintsd, which can be had at all the principal hotels, and at our Sale-room offlees. Guaiantoed all clean Troea and Plants. RI6HARDSON & JACKSON, 81, Queen-street, and Sale Rooms. TUESDAY, JUNE 30, At Noon. CHOICE FREEHOLD LOTS AT BRIGHTON. In tho Estate of the late A. W. D. Maibon. Jl. E. RANDERSON Having been Instructed by the Administrator In tha abova Bstate, will sell by public auction, e,t Mercantile Chambers, as above, ffITHAT GRAND CORNER SITE, being JL Allotments land S, of Section &of the Subdivision of Allotment 6. Section i, Suburbs ot Auckland, and containing 28 porches, and having frontages of 95 feet i inches to Eldon street, and 116 feet 8 inches to Brlzhton Hood,' ParneU, being level, and well adapted for a building site. Conditions of sale may be seen at the office of Sir Beale, Solicitor, Queon-stroet. Albo, aa instructed by Mr Jas. Harper, LOT 51. MOUNT EDEN ROAD, having a frontage of 99 foot. LOT 20. POINT-STREET, off Mount Edon Road. 69x120. TWO SIX-ROOMED HOUSES, corner of View Road and Point-street, on allotments each JOaclOO. TO-MORROW. - HUNTEH & NOLAN VTTLL HOI.D THKIR XJCT B .B X L V ■ SALE AT THE DURHAM YARDS, OF HORSES, SADDLERY^ GRAIN, AND SEED. Also, > 1 Spring Dray Mure (8 years old), ton trial. 1 Hon?e, Jjißht Spring Dray ana Hnraess complete (alno it new). TO-MORROW, DURHAM YARDS. The nnderßigned*wlll soil at tho Durham Yards, To-morrow (Friday), at 11 o'clock, FROM TAURANGA. -| GREY HEAVY DRAUGHT MARE, -*- 1 DARK BAY DRAUGHT MARE. (Both Useful Farm Mares). , 1 DARK BAY GELDING (Unbrokon), 1 CHESTNUT FILLY (Unbroken). HUNTEIi~AND NOLAN, : • •■■ •• ■ Auctioneers. TO-MORROW. . DURIIAM~YARDS. The Undersigned will soil by Anction, at the Durham Yards, on Friday, 20th June, at 11 o'olook, 8 USEFUL; HORSES FROM WAI KATO, - "■' * ' Consisting of— . l "Vpry Fine Antrap.io. ana tfajtablo. either for Spring Cart or. 'tramway, all broken to harnoss and thoroughly slannch. Trials g^ven.A'Ages f ronrf to 6 years. J huote¥&~nolan, ' Auctioneers. ■':■ T ;.' DURHAM YARDS fj^Oß BALB, at the Dnrhom Yard^, Ml Btery Tuesday, at U o'clock, . * i *aiDE 3. TAijLOW, WOOL, ena SKSSBi ,' ;.: / -'hjtnter & nolan : :■,': •" •'.. gflOO TIK G SE AS ON, '188 5" GUNS! I >QUNSM GUNS 11 n u aviTT, GWNMAKKK, 251, QUEEN STEEKT, ADCKtAIIB. a2?» a KJ^ rfi" er hWinsv,! 1 rory l.arcro. Stock of W\ both BrcapclfloadinK and Muzzle-loud sDVvd®*&k cW a *>»m™bi° SinerlabwrelGnnsfrora .. .. 0n V nbublfl-biirrel Gnns.frdru .. 3 0 0 gonblo-barrpmii. Guns from .. 4,15 0 !£a«le-barrol 8..L. Guns from .. 50 0 Qflrtis and Harvey's Best Quality ' tGTOd air annpT(?or:: Ism perlb •'• •• •• *0s SAd ** idge Cases, 12guagB, ss, 6a, and 7s per 10O.; OS1 BHOOTDJB MiTKBIAI, W CI^NTRAL: FIRE CARTRIDGES, wgnage, loaded with the New B.C, Powder.'. EpKJVORE. Oy EVERY DE3CRIPTION Oe?NB! PROMPTLY AND EFFICIENTLY. ji IMPOETRB OF PAIrTa CELEBBATEd" FIRE\yORKS. . J>. EVITT, ---. ■:-:* ,fm^iX!fß: AND . IMPORTER- ' ■'■ ''-'■ *--. -" ■WJoleßftle, and Dtetall? >.- nil s,j



TO-MORROW. THE HAYMARKET. For Sale, on Friday, June 28, O FIRST-CLASS HACKS, /V from fjio Waikato; both flret-clitss jumpers.' AIRBED BUCKLANP. •KraSDAYB. Kfil BATMARKB* SALE OP WOOL," SHEEPSKINa, HIDKB. TALLOW, MAY, and STRAW, Mich TUBHDAY, atl!l n'olooS. ALFRED BUCK.LAND, QINGER BEVVTNG MACHINE*, Sales In 18S2 603,202 Machine* M .1831 561,036 >i 1NUREA58.*....42 ) 250. .. , : t«.TnnKßi out of kvkry four ma. CUIKES SOLD IN THfC WOULD APK , SINGER'S. S UPWARDS OF THKSB lIUNDRKD FIRST PRIZES 1 I ! AND AT CHRtSTCHUUCH KXHITUTION TWO GOLD4TU r0 SILVER MEDALS, To bo obtained ai Pftß 2/6 WEICK PKR 2/6 WKBK OWLT At 261, PDBBS-BTHEOT, AnnKU.NO, BBWAHK OF OKUWAW AND O'I'HKR fIaiTA'CIONS, SINQER SEWIxN'O MACHINS3. NELSON, MOATE & Co.'s CELEBRATED DRINK NELSON, IIOATE & CO.'S CEIEKItATSIJ PURE BLESDEB' ' TEAS. Hnsi.dreris pro trylcfj to copy, and many are advoi-tliiriK Comraoij MlKtnres an Blasted Toa to miete.- & tlio public For Wovernment Analysia ccc Circulars. ASK FOB NELSON, 3HOATE & CO.'S NATURAL FLAV«¥RE» TEAS. Tiioy have been awarded GOLD AND SILVER MEDALS FOR PUHITY. STRENGTH, and VALUX. EXTRACT FROM PRESS : "AH the Toa3 of this firm aro Bong&t nx> il Blended t>y Mr. NELSON, a Pro fessional Taster and Blonder of Itopcte." NELSON, MOATE & C&'i SPECIALTY BRANdHdS: [ AUCKLAND, DTOEDIN, I . CHURCH, .WELLpejTON, •s w | IBS. ■ Q»B¥lr.S*. 9 AUCKLAND. | AGENTS EXTEavwinEßa; importer o» buhj^brlp & ''nhtkoi i! I ING ERONMONGKRY Dffisor s-hom MiNujTAcfrtjßgna, Has for Bale, 6t Low Rates _ : Carpenters' To ols KaUs, Looks, HingM ■ Eltohon Ranges ' Registor Gratea, la great Variety . Marble, BaeotroplafeiXinrbViiia oilier §eaden Balraniiiea Iron, Sheet Lead, and Ziaa I BUte, Cement, and Plastor piaPEcaoNgrvrrgw.. ;< T IMET HARNESS HORSES, SADDLB #Smn?wl BB fx a°? Si 1 ktaas °* SPRING :



ATTENTION I ATTENTION 1 SHALDERS, SON, BROWN & Co. ~m.B~~ We would invite the attention of the public to our great show of AUCKLAND-MADE HOSIERY, manufactured by Messrs. Archibald Clark & Sons, of Shortland Street. It is our intention to make a speciality of these goods, in BOYS', GIRLS/ WOMEN'S and MEN'S, the Hosiery being equal in finish to the best English Goods. When in Queen Street, do not fail to inspect our Southern Window (containing the most excellent goods), and, by wear ing this new Hosiery, patronise a local industry. DO NOT FORGET THE NAME, SHALDERS, SON, BROWN & Co. 204 & 206 QUEEN STREET. ADVAH-CE USTIE-W ZIE .A-Ii .A. 13" 3D I THIf"GASTLE" DRAPERY HOUSE, JUNCTION OF QUEEN AND GREY STREETS. WE most sincerely thank tho public for the very large support and confidence we have received since opening our GRAND NEW PREMISES. W. & J. BEEHAN & CO. ♦ DRESS and SILK DEPARTMENT.—Wo liavo nleo to intimate to tho public, that we are in possession of all tho LEADING NOVELTIES for this season, both in Dresa and Fancy Goods. Fashionable Dress Goods, from 7kl. up. Good value in Black and Coloured Ottomans and Broches, all Silk, 2s. lid. up. Black and Coloured Silk Velvets and Velveteens, newost shades. In the MANCHESTER DEPARTMENT our Calicoes commence from la. lid. dozen up. Towkls, 2s. ljd. dozen to ss. each. Flannels, Blakkets, Siiketinos, Etc., at all prices to suit the times. Also a large parcel of Job Goods in all departments, bought at large discount off usual prico, which wo shall give our customers tho benofit of. Black and Coloured Jerseys—a scarce line—wo have just received. CLOTHING DEPARTMENT.—In this Department we have a full range of Goods ; also several JOB LINES. Men's Sao Coats (lined), 10n. Cd. and 12s. Cd. f wked Trousers (tomatch), ss. lid. Deess Shirts, i!s. OJd. up. Workiko Shirts, from la. lOd, A Good Useful Tweed Srrr for 2us. Gd., 275. Cd., and 325. 6d., nearly half price. The balanco of the Clothing is mostly Geelong and New Zealand Tweeds. In tho MILLINERY and UNDERCLOTHING DEPARTMENT wo will b« found most reasonable, and our HATS and BONNETS, mostly made to order, cannot bo excelled aa far as stylo and tasto go. The DRESSMAKING DEPARTMENT.—To the Ladies.—This is tho largest and most successful department in the colony. AYe turn out to order, in the newest stylos and perfect fitting, up to forty dresses ter week. MISS DEMPSEY attends to the wants in this department with her acknowledged ability, and all orders can now be turned out on tho shortest notice. Also Habits, Dolmans, otc., otc. IS" The Premises being our own property, and being conducted by ourselves 3 rincipally, we will sell the best class of goods at lower prices than any other house n the trade, our aim being to keep only the best Article obtainable. W. and J. B. and Co. would bo sorry to bind Customers to tho strict cash system at present connected with tho trado. Como with or without money, and we will treat you decently and with civility, and any goods bought not approved of will bo exchanged. tST Five per Cent. Discount for Cash at time of purchase. "8* * , »■ ■. ■■ W. & J. BSEE-iAN & CO., The GREAT DRESSMAKING and FASHION ESTABLISHMENT, MILLINERS, CLOTHIERS, GENERAL DRAPERS, AND BILK MERCERS,' Junction of Queen and Grey Streets, Auckland. FIRE. FIRE. FIRE. THE SALVAGE STOCK SALVAGE STOCK SALVAGE STOCK SALVAGE STOCK ;from the l&te fire at, OWEN AND GRAHAM'S OWEN AND GEAHAM'S WILL BE SOLD AT SAMUEL COOMBES & COS. SALE NOW OK j, . ', - ' - ■ i ■/:,:■:'-, - '■ r'i r:\v, ■■ : r ■ ' EtORMOFS BARGAINS. GREAT SACRIFICES. ALL MUST BE CLEARED 1--V,v J- AT ONCE. SAMUEL COOMBES & CO,, ) \ : CANADA BUILDINGS. j j .QTJEEN-STKEET.



NOTICE I .. i i MB 188 —SALVAGE DRAPERY & CLOTHING The MELBOURNE DRAPERY AND CLOTHING CO. Having purchased from Messrs. Owen & Graham over £5,000 worth of Salvage from their late Great Fire at Discounts varying from 25 per cent, to 50 per cent, will on FRIDAY NEXT, JUNE 26, 1885, Commence an IMMENSE SALVAGE SALE, When all goods will be sold at the full discounts obtained by the M. D. and C. Co. The Stock consists of a full assortment of General Drapery, Blankets, Men's, Boy's, and Youth's Eugs, Flannels, Calicoes, Clothing, Mercery, Hats, Sheetings, Prints, Silks, Satins, Gloves, Ribbons, Mantles, Dress Fabrics, Cashmeres, etc., etc. NOTE.—This is the first time Owen and Graham's GENERAL SALVAGE STOCK has been placed on the Market. Do not be mislead by the many misrepre sentations now being advertised. TERMS CASH. —THE— MELBOURNE DRAPERY & CLOTHING COMPANY, QUEEN STREET, AUCKLAND, ALSO AT THREE LAMPS, PONSONBY. ANTED J£ N 0 W N. AT THE SYDNEY DRAPERY CO., 250 — QUEEN- STBEBJT, AUCKL.AND. — 250 WINCEYS, from 2}d per yard Sxl BLANKETS 8a lid per pair TARTAN CHECKS, special valuo, BJd 10 x 4 BLANKETS, 12j Od por fair FANCY DARK STUFFS, B}d " * * BLANKETS. 15a 61 per pair FANCY CHECK OTTOMAN CLOTHS, fljd 9x4 ALAMHKA QUILTS, 2* lid NEW FANCY Of TOMAN CLOTHS. 7J.1 10x4 WHITK HONEYCOMB QUILTS, Is lid FANCY ALLWOOL STUFFS, Is 3d GSln. UNBLEACHED SHEKTING. BJd yard FANCY KNICKER WINCEYS. 92d 721 n. PLAIN and TWILLED, U{d CASHMERES (1J yards wide, 8 Bbades), la 3d 721 n. WHITE TWILLED, lljd MEN'S MOLE TROUSBRS. 4s 8d pair 801b. WHITK TWILLED, Is 81 MEN'S TWEED TROUSEBS, 4b Hd and Os lid FAMILY CALICO, & lid to 63 8d per doz. MEN'S FLANNKLETTE SHIRTS, la Ud ; TURKIBH TOWEL 3 largoßzo,9Jd worth 3s 6d MEN'S RIBBED L.-WOOI-, SOCKS. ICM ALSO HOSIERY, GLOVES, VELVETEENS, MILLINERY AT EQUALLY LOW PRICES. 250 — QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. — 250



r. r. pK °°T BR OCULIST OPTICIAN, Of Chrfstohuroh, Is now on a visit to AuoMsutl, (or a short tlmo only, and maybe Consulted on all Hiseasoa of the Bye, and for the proper ad justment of Spectacles. With regard to the Dlsoases of tho Kye, there may be considered two diattoot kinduot treatment, vte.. tho Modtcal and the Optical; the Medical to the PhysioUn, the Optical to tho Ooitliot Opticiak. Kntirelr two-thirds of tho diseases are duo to option! defeota. Blindness, Squint Kyioh. Hoadaohes. Neuralgia of thoFsce andTemples,l>oafnees,and Inflammation of tho Eyes are f roQiiontly oausutf, by optical defects, and are Prevented and Cured, without OPKRAfiONB, by properly adapted. Speatacles, made to oorroot the defective por tion of the dye. There aro over 600.000 various combinations of Spectacles required to corrcc* these defeota—lmpossible to be kept in stock by any Optician, even in London, therefore must bo ground uxprossly to meet each individual. oase. T. R. PROCTER received the highest award, granted for tbe manufacture of Spectacles in. evory combination of spherical and cylindri cal form required, at tho International Inhibi tion. N.Z. viz.. a Certificate and Gold Medal.. T.R.P. has for many youxs made an especial. study ot the optical means necessary to romody the defeou of. the astigmatic or weak-sighted, eyes, and this experience, oomblnod with the appllanoosfor manufacturing, oimbico him fro- quently to relieve even the otherwiao hopeless/ QMOfli No Charge for Conßoltatica. Address :— THREE DOORS FROM THEATRIC ROYAL' yiCTOBIASTRBET. TEAy Unrivalled /%/ OU R/V wk/ TBA /of - /£y/ Strength \ •WH QUALITY. fTIHE CheapneßS of an Article Depnd» A. upon the Quality. The reasons why the New Zealand Tweed Company, Tailors, Short land-street, has met with the amount of success thatlthasare: Firstly.theTweedsareaUof New Zealand manufacture, coming direct fr*nx the Mill, «6 there is no Middleman's Profit; secondly \ every Garment, la' Thoronghly-Shrunk^ and,, made In a First-class Style thirdly; there Is No j Credit, so tho Good Customer does not pay. for 1 the Badv-New Zealand Tweed Company TaUois, Bhortland-Btreet, opposite Stab Offloe



TP E A C 0 G X, • OPTICIAN, MATHEMATICAL AND NAUTICAL INSTRUMENT MAKER, 3BORTL IND'STRKET. ALWAYS IN BTOCK- Spectaoles and Kye-Rlnsßoa of army kind; da accurate fit murantticd Opera Glassos of superior quality Tolesoopes, Binocular Field 0108806) and Mior* scopes; powerful and cheap Theodolites, Alining Compasses, Abnoy LovolS Drainage Levels, Prismatic Compasses Drawing Instruments, Scales, Parallel Rulers Ships' Logs, Soxtante, Compasses, Bbmaales Barometers. Thermometers. Hydrometers Klectrlo Bells, Battories, and fittings Magnolia and Golvanio Medical Machines Maglo Lanterns and Slides, Hand Magnifiers Stereoscopes and Slidos, Graphoscopes Steam Guagoa and Tubing, Salinometora Amateur Photographic Cameras Just Rkcbivbd— Self-registering Aneroid Barometers Aim, Anoroids (or Lobbies, with handsomely carved frames _____ INSTRUMENTS OF EVEST KIND SEPAIRHD. OPPOSITE THE POST-OB'FIOE. A POPULAR COMPOSERS VERDICT. Maiaon Suisss, Petersham, February 10,1885. Gentibmem,— I have pleatraro in informing yon that St. Jacob's Oil has just relieved my wifo of a severe attack of toothache and nouralgia, I must confess I tried it somewhat reluctantly having been victimised at different times by many spurious preparations, but I am glad to say et. Jacobs Oil gave her immodlato relief, and Is all you claim it to be. I shall reoommend It with every r onfldonco, as I have used It per- Bonally to alleviate the Irritation arising from mosquito bites. I am, gentlemen, Yours respectfully, SUMMKRS BROWN. [Mr Summers Brown is the writer and com poser of the popular patriotic song, " Our Biave Boys at the Front," wbioh is causing such a furore amongst the well-wishers of the N.S.W. contingent.] A Leading merchant's Ex perience. 66 Margaret-street, _ • _, '_ Sydney, March 2,1885. The Proprietors St. Jacobs Oil. Gentlemkv,—l have much pleasure in tes tifying to tbe value of the preparation known as St. Jacob's Oil, having had [occasion to use it often for nouralgia. sprains, and bruises, but It Is since my arrival here 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 *daya, I suffered great pain, with all the signs of inflammation. Having eomo of tho oil at band, 1 rubbed the chest nightand morning,experiencing ereat relief, and in a few days the pain had entirely ceased. lam confident that I should have Buf fered from an attack 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 notice- Yours faithfully. J. HARVBY WAiiKER. Mr Walker is a member of the well-known firm of Walker, Lemon, and Co., Melbourne and Sydney.— Wholesale Depot for Auokland— . M. LEVY & CO., Queen-street, Auckland. "ROUGH ON CORNS."-A* (or Wcili'.•■"»"!'• ffl .Cores." Qukk relief, complttt, penuantnt cuns. Cums, *»rl4 taralom. Komp(ll)rMi Prouir * Co., Ajentj, Anckl«nd. I A STRENGTHENING Cordial — Wolfk's Schnapps.



AH farmers, gardeners, and fruitgrower* .^|jo do not want to stick fast to the mire of old-faaldoned Ignorance, while the march of progress leaves them far behind, should take note of the f .ict that the New Zealand Farmek. like every other good rural journal, la on Wished t» keep them mo vine along the path of progress with credit ai.<l profit to Uiem«elTe» and their oountry. Set! your subscription. 6b, for six months, and jui^o for yourselves.—H. Brett Publisher, Btai. offloe. Auckland. Fire at Lorm; street.—The Chair* and Furniture rescued from the fire at onr factory together with our extensive stock of Carpets ara now offered to the publlo at Clearing Sol* Prices at our temporary premises In Weliesley street Kut Discount en Carpets from la to fa in the A-Gartlok and Cranwoll.