AUCKLAND CRICKETERS IN THE SOUTH.

(TKLKGRAPH.-SPKCIAL REPORTER.)

CimiSTcrußCH, Friday night. The result of to-day's play was quite unex pected, the lamentable batting display on the part of the Otage men being wholly unaccountable. No less than six mon wero disposed of for the unenviable duck, while another got a single only. The second innings of Auckland had an unfortunate beginning, Testro, Barton, and Stafford being got rid of for 15 runs. When Robinson and Lynch got together tho game was at an interesting stage, but tho skipper soon led tho field a merry dance—drives and leg hits causing tho score to mount rapidly. The absence ot Frith through an accident was now severely felt, and had thero been a chango bowler available, tho result might have been a victory,for Otago. As it was the bowling got collared, and Spring had to put on Parker, McGregor, and Morris to givo Turnbull and Fitzgerald a rest. Of course, such bowling got severely punished, and as the sco -o mounted, tho field got completely demoralised. Robin son, who is remarkably quick between the wickots, mado several sharp runs. At one time it looked as though the two bats mon would wipe off the necessary runs, but at 85 Lynch playod over a shooter from Fitzgerald. The retiring batsman had played a useful innings of 20, including a couplo of drives. With MacCormick's advent only nine runs wore required, and theso wero soon obtained. Robin son received a well-earned ovation on his return to the pavilion, and there can bo no question that, single-handed almost, ho pulled the game out of tho fire. In the early part of tho innings he ought to havo been caught had Fairburn moved a little out of his ground, but with this exception he played faultlessly. As I have before said, Otago suffered severely from Frith'g defection, and while not wishing to depreciate from the victors any merit to which they are entit'ed, I cannot refrain from expressing tho opinion that they did not achieve a great victory in beating such a thoroughly scratch team.

The subjoined is the score of Auckland's second innings :—

AUCKLAND—Second Innings. Coxon, 111131111121, c Rattray, b Fitzgorald 21 Testro, b Fitzgerald 0 Barton, b Fitzgerald 0 Stafford, 21, b Fitzgerald 3 Lynch, 12311232111, b Fitzgerald 20 Robineon, 42111111312211322111, not out .. 10 MacCormick, 12, not out 3 Byes, 1212 0

For five wlokets 83 BOWLING ANALYSIS. Balls. Maidens. Runs. Wkta, Turnbull.. 101 13 17 0 Fitzgerald HI 11 SO 5 Parker ..13 1 3 0 Maegregor 12 0 7 0 Morris ..8 0 12 0

SPORTING NEWS.

Flat Bush Races.

Thb Flat Bush (East Tamaki) races took placo on tho 31st Decembor, in a fine pad dock kindly placed at the disposal of tho committeo by Mr Hunter. The success attending tho second meeting has intro duced a desiro to form a racing club for tho district nnd have a race meeting once or twice a year. There were over 350 persons present. In addition to horse racoa* there wero a numberjof foot races, jumping, and sack rnces, which wero carriod out in a most satisfactory and agreeable manner by Messrs Bcvorstock and Cowsil.

Hurdle Race, over 4 flights of hurdlos, 12st. J mile.—A. It. Harris's Dainty, 1 ; G. Robinson's Stockwell, 2; C. H. Lush ington's Sir Guy, 3. Brace and Bricker buck also ran. Won by Dainty, the others swerving at tho first hurdlo.

Maiden Plate, Bst. J mile.—J. Clow's Bruce, 1; McGintoy's Wild Girl, 2; Kelly's l'lanot, 3.

Settler*' Race, one milo ; lOst,—Porter's Blackbird, 1 ; Perry's Albion,2 ;H. Linnel's Lucifer, 3. Catch'om, Tiger, Bess, Frivolity, and Maryland also ran.

Trotting Race, li miles; lOst.—Perry's Connaught Ranger, 1 ; Gilling's Recovery, 2; Or. Carter's Walker, 3, Ladiks' Raoe, J mile. Owners up.— Mrs Trimble's Bruce, 1; Miss Robinson's Tele graph, 2.

lii'RRY Scdrrv, J mile; open to all comers.—Clark's Across the Gras?, 1 ; Dr. Carter's Frivolity, 2.—Welcome Jack, Jerry, Sir Roger, and Boss also ran.

Pony Race, for ponies upto 14 hands and 2 inches.—Kelly's Planet, 1 ; Harris's Julia, •2 ; Harris's Mary Ann, 3. —Belle of the Islos and Micky Freo also ran.

Consolation Race, won by Frivolity, brought the meeting to a close.—[Corres pondent.]

THE BECHUANALAND EXPEDI TION.

IThe Cape mail,gtg_mf-{irantuliy" Castle jaj.'S'irom the Thames on November 11th, with troops and stores for the expedition to Bechuanaland, and berths aro provided for about forty officers, including the com mander of the expedition, Colonel Sir Charles Warren. Sir Bartle Frere, and a good many others, are going out in the samo ship, either to take up special appointments with the expedition, or to ■volunteer for servico in any capacity which may offer when they reach the colony. The ship left the East India Dock, at Black wall, by the early tide, and, after taking in a large quantity of ammunition from the magazines at Woolwich Arsonal, reached Gravescnd about 10 o'clock, and there re mained anchored in the stream to receive her troops, numbering about 300 in all, in cluding tho 2nd Field Company of Royal Engineers from Chatham, ani. the 10th company of the Commissariat and Trans port Corps from Woolwich. Advance parties from these corps went on board the ship in the docks on the previous day with the heavier bag bage and stores, the Engineers in charge of Lieutenant Haynes, and tho Com missariat aiid Transport under command of Quartermaster Musgrave. These men assisted in shipping some late cargo which has been prepared within the last few days, amongst which was the saddle equipment of a cavalry corps of 700 mon to be called "Lancer Pioneers," and probably to form partot theresuscitated Cape Mounted Rifles, the total strength of which will be about 2,500. The Lancer Pioneers will be furnished with a saw-back sword, and carry it in a scabbard attached to the saddle like a car bine bucket, instead of being slung in the usualmannerfromthewaist. Anewsaddlery equipment is also being sent out for the 13th Hussars, and fresh clothing for the whole of the expeditionary force. The Government is issuing a sped ii uniform of snuff-coloured corduroy for the use of the Volunteer con tingent of the expedition at the Cape, consisting of trousers, with gaiters of woven hemp, and a short pea-jacket. The following aro the officers selected by the War Oflico authorities for service in South Africa under Sir C. Warren :—Lieut.-Col. the Hon. Paul Methuon, Scots Guards ; Lieut. Colonel Carrington, South Wales Borderers; Lieut.-Colonel Gough, 10th Hussars; Lieut,-Colonel tho Hon, S. Cotton, Scots Guards ; Major tho Hon. M. Stapleton, 20th Hussars; Major Martin, 21st Hussars ; Major Knox, 2nd Bnttallion Shropshire Regiment; Captain J. H. Poett, Ist Battalion Dorset Regiment; Captain M. Q. Jones, Istßattalion Warwick Regiment; Captain J. M. Gawne, Ist Battalion Royal Lancaster Regiment; Captain E. C. Mills, Ist Battalion West Yorkshire Regiment; Captain J. Davidson, 2nd Battalion North Lancashire Regimont; Captain J. Babbing ton, 16th Lancers; Captain F. J. Kempster, 2nd Battalion Leinster Regiment; Captain P. C. E. Newbigging, Royal Artillery; Lieutenant the Hon. G. Bingham, 3rd Bat talion Rifle Brigado; Lieutenant G. A. Keef, Ist Battalion Royal Scots Fusiliers ; Lieutenant W. C. Tongo, Ist Battalion Norfolk Regiment; Lieutenant G. P. Bouverie, 2nd Battalion Coldstream Guards; Lieutenant L. G. Drummond, 2nd Battalion Scots Guards; Lieutenant F. R. McAdam, Ist Battalion West York Regiment; Lieutenant F, A. Deare, 2nd Berkshire Regiment; Lieutenant S. C. Munro, Ist Seaforth Highlanders ; Lieuten ant F. J. Angell, 2nd Battalion Royal Irish Fusiliers; Lieutenant E. J. Phipps-Hornby, Royal Artillery ; Lieutenant C. E. Inglish, Royal Artillery ; Lieutenant E. H. Hibbert, Ist Battalion Lancashire Fusiliers; Lieu tenant R. M. Gamble, Ist Battalion Lincoln Regiment; and Lieutenant J. S. Pelly, 2nd Battalion Border Regiment.

A physician says: "If a child does not thrive on frosh milk, boil it." He doesn't state how long the child should be boiled. Wo should think thero would bo dangor of lotting it boil too long. The gambler may be fond of his " ante," but he pays frequent visits to his " uncle." " ROUGH ON RATS."-c\™- out -is, _i„, m oh«, OlM_ats. bed-bnts, beetles, Insects, skunks, Jack-rabbits, sophen. At OruggbsU, . ;faapttoau. ftoaiu k Co., AftuU, Ascklwd. I'

CORRESPONDENCE.

To Aroha Goldfield and Its Future.

(To tho Editor.)

Sir,—So much has been said and written about this goldfield that it is with some diffidence 1 venture to solicit space tor a few remarks on a subject already worn almost threadbare. With your permission, however, I would like to direct the attention of shareholders in the New Find, Colonist, and other companies, and of persons other wise interested in the prosperity of the goldfield, to the following figures, which point to one of the chief causes of its present backward state, and also to the means whereby its reputation may be in some de gree restored. On looking up the returns of gold and of quartz crushed during the last year, I find that the yield for the New Find Co. was s,Golozs. from 5,211 tons, and for the Colonist 2,Gllozs. from 3,791 tons. Theso returns, especially that of the Find, would bo regarded as excellent anywhere, and were the same splendid facilities tor economical working available on other fields, a large portion of theso yields would find its way into the pockets of shareholders in the shape of dividends. Where there are no deep shafts as at the Thames, no costly pumping and winding machinery is re quired, and everything connocted with the working of tho mines is of the simplest kind. It may therefore be reasonably asked byjshareholders, How is all the gold or monoy obtained from those mines expended ? Estimating the gold as worth £2 15s per ounce, the s,Golozs. from the New Find mine would amount to £15,902, which, deducting tho sum of £3,5U0 paid during tho year in dividends, leaves £11,302, the whole of which has gone in mino and battery expenses, being at the rate of £2 5s 8d per ton on the 5,211 tons crushed during the twelve months. I venture to_ assert that on no other goldfield in the colony having such advantages for cheap working would the cost much exceed half of that sum, and shareholders may again well ask, Where does all the money go to ? If they will do their duty nnd take the trouble to inquire into the matter, they will find that a very large proportion of it is absorbed by enormous battery charges. Tho New Find Co.'s bill for crushing and conveying over the tramway the 623 tons of quartz crushed during the last five weeks of the year was £740, being at the rate of £1 3s 9d per ton, and this may be taken as a fair average of the cost throughout. This charge on 5,211 tons (tho quantity treated for the Company during the twelve months) amounts to £6,157, of which £5,406 has gone to the Battery Company, and £781 for tramway charges. For the Colonist Com pany 3,791 tons wero crushed during the same period, but a3 tho same attention was not given to the treatment of tailings as in the case of the New Find, the battery charges were somewhat less, and the cost, including carriage, may be esti mated at 20s per ton, or £3,791, of which ium £3,222 would go to the Battery Company and £569 to the tramway. It will thus be seen that these two companies have paid £8,628 during the last year, for the use of a part of their battery. What ever may bo said of tbe poorness of the field, battory proprietors have certainly no reason to complain. But what about othors who have also invested money here? Are the mines to be worked solely for the purpose of supplying grist to tho mill, and are un fortunate shareholders to receive no con sideration? It would seem not; but the remedy is in their own hands, or, rather, in tho hands of the directors, who, I do not hesitate to say, have in this respect grossly neglected their duty. Seeing tho position, ac thoy must or ought to havo dono, they. should long ago havo insisted on a reduc tion of tho charges for crushing, and have clouxl their mines until such was made, for the claims might as well bo shut up as worked for the solo benefit of the Battery Company. But even if a re duction is mado, the expense of sending stuff to be crushed at a battery three miles distant must always be unnecessarily heavy, and especially so when cheao crushing might be had convenient to the mines. If, instead of paying away £1,000 in the dividend now declared, the New Find direct tors had cpplied it to the ecection of a bat tery of their own, it would in the end have been vastly more to the bonefit of share holders. This matter—the erection of a crushing plant in connection with and con venient to tho claim—is ono that should have their serious consideration. There are many thousands of tons of quartz in the mine as now opened up yet to be crushed, and it is beyond a doubt that it will take years to exhaust the claim, seeing that rich stone has been found in the floor of the low level, and that it is likely to be traced downwards to an indefinite depth. There is ample tinio, therefore, for shareholders to derivo some benefit from their investments; but if they mean to mako their property pay as it ought to, and as it ■ can be made to do, it can only be under a very different system of man agement from that which has prevailed in the past. Of the rottenness of the exist ing state of things no other instance is re quired than the fact that shares in the New Find Company are almost unsaleable. Under WiS6Xi_'uC_;j;-vA!ii>-oaid;nevei nave been. Instead of being a reproach to the field, tho mine would have become what it ought to be—one of the grandest properties of the kind in the colony. It is not yet too late. Let directors and shareholders in this and other companies bestir themselves, and Te Aroha will soon take the place it deserves to hold as the most important gold producing district in the province.—l am, &c, Silex.

In a long list of spirit miracles com municated to the Melbourne "Age" by a Mr Lewis Morgan, of Cromwell-street, Col lingwood—miracles wrought through the agency of " a young woman aeed twenty two years " —the following is quoted :— " And now for thelastthey gave. Thislooks like matter passing through matter. A week ago last Saturday, time 11 a.m., my wife and this young woman were at work in the kitchen. My wife was attend ing to the fire for dinner, the other was sitting in a chair mending clothos, and both were away from the table. The doors were both shut to prevent draught to the fire, when suddenly they heard a noise wobbling a table. They both turned to see tho cause, and there was placed a peculiar article of use from the bed room ; and it so astonished them that they broke into fits of laughter.' Aftir this one reads with only faint surprise that Mr Morgan sometimes on returning to his home finds his wife tied up by the leg, and the young woman with the kitchen chairs attached to her' head—the spirits 'finding thoir own string;' that tho tea tray occasionally rises up and smacks the young woman in the face, and that the kitchen poker follows hor to the door."— (" Civis, in the "Witness,")

Printed an 1 Published by the Proprietor Henry Brett, of Symonds-strect, at b_ General Printing Office, Shortland and Fort sweets, in tho Province of Auokland, New Zealand. gsi-rmniv J_SUAH- 3, 1885.

THIS AUCKLAND JfiVENINO STAR, SATURDAY, JANUARY 3, 1885



Auction*. B. O. OABB.] [X>. X). TONES. •WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 14, 1885, At 12 o'clock. CENTRALLY SITUATED CITY PRO PERTY, CORNER OF VICTORIA AND COBURG-STREETS. ROSEBANK ESTATE, ON NORTH SIDE OF MOUNT VICTORIA, NORTH SHORE. B, TONKS & CO. HAVE been instructed by Mr Thos. J. Hnrbutt to soil on tho abovo date, His Valuable Property at tho NORTH SHORE, known as the ROSEBANK ESTATE. This is about the last centrally situated Block in the district; for situation unsurpassed, with food commanding views; soil volcanic. On the roperty are erected two substantially-bnilt Houses of Eight and Nine Rooms respectively, fitted up with every modern convenience; each has a concrete tank to hold .'I.OOO gallons of water. On the Victoria frontage, and directly opposite the Takapuna Road, aro two Cottages of 5 rooms each. Tho proporty is flagged, and plans will be ready. • Also, the centrally situated BUSINESS SITE at tho corner of Victoria and Coburg-strects, CITY, and on which is also erected an Iron Buildine, at present occupied by Messrs Ingram and Co. This alto is admirably adapted for a Storo or Warehouse. W. S, COCHRANE.] [.lAS. DACRE. MONDAY, JANUARY 12. By Order of the Registrar of the - :.;; Supreme Court. FREEHOLD PROPERTY, TOWN OF CAMBRIDGE. 31HE Subscribers havo received instruc tions from tho Registrar of the Supreme iirt to soil by auction, at their Rooms, Queon-stroet, on Monday, January 12, at twelve tyclook— ALLOTMENTS 72, 73, 71, 75, and 77, in tho TOWN OF CAMBRIDGE EAST. Parish of Hautapo, County of Waikato, having each a frontage of 250 links by 400 links, containing 5 acrijs. with Dwellinpr-nouso erected theroon. Part Lot 557. Town of Cambridge Kast, Pariah of Hautapo, County of Waikato, having a frontage of 13 110 links, by 151} links deep, containing 10 porches, with two Shops erected (hereon. For further particulars apply to SAMUEL COCHRANE _ SON, Auctioneers. HUNTER _ NOLAN WILI, HOLD THBIR TkJEXT WOOL SALE AT THE DURHAM YARDS ON MONDAY, JANUARY 12, At 2 O'CLOCK. HUNTER ft NOLAN. " THURSDAY, JANUARY 15. MOUNT ALBERT SCENERY. \ BROOKLANDS! The Gem of Mount Albert I The Healthiest Spot In the Auckland Province! The Medical Faculty of Auckland Recom inond Mount Albert for its Bracing and Pure Atmosphere. Money Advanced with Easy Terms for Building Purposes upon the Estate. Messrs OSWALD A. STEVEN & Co. HAVE received instructions from D. Olphert, Esq., to sell by pnblic auction at Mercantile Salo Rooms (next Bank of New Zealand) on Thursday, the 15th day of January, at 12 o'clock noon, ALL THAT SPLENDID ESTATE KNOWN AS BROOKLANDS, situate in the centre of Mount Albert Township, having frontages to Main, Mount Albert, and Onehunga Roads, adjoining the properties of ■V. Battley, Esq., and A. K. Taylor, Esq. j*The land Is purely volcanic, and sheltered from all bod winds; it Is in a first-class state of culti vation, alook at the orchard, vineries, &c, being sufficient to show the quality of the soil. It Is well watered by a running stream of water through the Estate. The buyers of the allotments through which this creek passes will have tho most beautifuriots possible for a resi ' dental site (a garden with a running brook). The wholo 1b the most Magnificent Estate to be found anywhere about Auckland. On lot i is an 8-roomed Residence, hidden as it were from the road by magnificent New Zealand Pines, through which a Carriago Drive of broken shell leads up to the house. The omnibus fare is only sixpence to and fro, and reduced fares may bo had by monthly tickets. Thero are four lines of 'buses continu ally passing the Estate. The railway is only five minutes' walk from tho ground. The tramcars are mooted to run out to Mount Albert, and they must pass this Estate. The Allotments aro now pegged out and flagged. Plans are now ready, and can bo had at the office of the Auctioneers, corner of Queen and Durham-streets. The Auctioneers can confidently recommend lf> - this property as ono which will In a very short I time double in value, owing to the Influx of I people In the' Mount Albert direction and its i oxtremely/h'ealthy locality. 1 . EieO Passes by 'Bus can be had on application p- to the Auctioneers. » Terms: One-fourth cash, balance for 3, 5, 7 I years at 7 per cent. Five per cent, discount for li_ cash. ,^r- St. Joseph's School (St. Patrick's). Tho annual examination of the pupi attending this school was held on Dec. 1 • in the presenco of an assemblage of paren and friends. The children wore dressed gala attire in honour of the occasio Amongst those present were: Rev. Fathe Fynes, Vicar-General, Walter McDo aid, Paul, Mahoney, Lenihnn, ai O'Gara. The programme gone throus was as follows: — Hymn, " Immac " late." Catechism—lst, 2nd, 3rd, ai 4th classes. —No. 1: Useful Knowledg 1 " spelling-ta_eo j recitation, "Tho Aspir tions ot Youth"; song, "We are tJ — --,-E i°Zr^' "°' "—Spelling, grammar, ge ~""*"g7Rpliy of Europe, definitions of simp I rules of arithmetic ; recitation with choru gj '•Listenjlir A"""l°".—.ennir i|Sist HUNTER AND NOLAN {"CTB a.TING'B -T>OWDER. 1 KEATING'S POWDER KEATING'S POWDER KEATING'S POWDER :, *"""*"« KILLB BUGS FLEAS J ■: MOTHS » ; BEETLES. This Powder is Quite Harmless to Anl -2 malLife, but is unrivalled In destroying fleas, I bugs, cockroaches, beetles, moths in furs, and every other species of insect. Sportsmen will ■ 'find this invaluable for destroying fleas in their < dogs, as also ladies for thoir pot dogs. This Articlk has Found so Great a Sale I that it has tempted others to vend a so-called ] r ortiole in imitation. Tho Public are Cautioned 1 that the tins of the rgenuinepowder bear the 1 autograph of THOMAS KEATING. I KEATING'S WORM TABLETS _^ I KEATING'S WORM TABLETS I ' KEATING'S WORM TABLETS •j'! A Purely Vegetable Sweetmeat, both In a ; appearance and tosto, furnishing a most agree able method of administering the only certain I remedy lor INTESTINAL or THREAD •'{ WORMS. It is a" perfectly safe and mild pre g' oration, and iB especially adapted for Children, old in Tins by all Chemists and Druggists. Proprietor: THOMAS KEATING. Lokoom. ~~ FOR " T)EDSTEADS! £> MATTRASSES! PALLIASSES 1 FENDERS! , FIREIRONS ! RANGES REGISTER GRATES ! I AMERICAN STOVES! I OILS! PAINTS! 1 BRUSH WARE ! lb ; DOORMATS! 11. FURNITURE I [ GARDEN TOOLS 1 fta, ! TRY T ETTS, "TITOODWARD, & riO., l ironmongers, &c, ;:| ' - ' Upper Symonm-B:trb_t. I TflOR IMMEDIATE SALE, in Victoria !JD street West, two Houses and Shop with t double frontage, will be sold a bargain; terms | easy.—Apply to John Soppett, Houso and Land I A gß"t, No. 8, Queen-street. nmOR IMMEDIATE SALE, a Butchering fIC Business, doing a good cash trade, in the " of the city: a low price will be taken,— v -'y to John Soppet, Land Asent, No. S, fibv """tree*



MONDAY, JANUARY 5, 1885. ANNUAL SALE OF THOROUGHBRED YEARLINGS, MARES, AND DRAUGHT HORSES, THE PROPERTY OF THE NEW ZEALAND STUD AND REDIGREE COMPANY. MESSRS HUNTER AND NOLAN, In conjunction with MR ALFRED BUCKLAND, HAVE received instructions from the Now Zealand Stud and Pcdigreo Stock Co. to hold thoir SECOND ANNUAL SALE OP THOROUGHBRED YEARLINGS, MARES, AND DRAUGHT HORSES, ON MONDAY, JANUARY 5, 1835. AT THE SYLVIA PARK, When thoy will dispose of about fifty horses, Catalogues of which are to bo seen at the Stab Ofllco, or will bo forwarded on application to the Auctioneers. Amongst thoso to bo sold aro the following :— Brown Yearling Filly, by Musket, from Ericyna Chestnut Yearling Colt, by Anteros, from Fancy Bay Yearling Filly, by Cadogan, from Crinoline Brown Yearling Colt, by Musket, from Titania Brown Yearling Filly, by Musket, from Moon light Bay Yearling Colt, by Musket, from Pulchra Brown Yearling Colt, by Musket, from Pearl Ash Bay Yearling Filly, by Musket, from Madcap Brown Yearling p illy, by Musket, from Hdnnali Brown Yearling Colt, by Cadogan or Musket, from Floronco McCarthy Bay Yearling Colt, by Antoros, from Atalanta Bay yearling Colt, by Randwick, from Perfume Chestnut Yoarling Filly, by Antoros, from Tres Douco _ , Brown Yearling Colt, by Anteros, from Lady Mary , , Chestnut Yearling.Colt, by Antoros, from Naiad Chostnut Yearling Colt, by Feve, from Lyra Bay Yoarling Colt, by Cadogan, from Miss Laura Bay Yoarling Colt, by Apromont, from Nelly Mooro Chestnut Yearling Colt, by Cadogan, from Luro Chostnut Yearling Colt, by Cadogan, from Petrolcuse Bay Yearling Filly, by Cadogan, from Stoppo Bay Yearling Colt, by Aprcmont or Muskot, from Fairyland Merry Katio, by Fovo, from Dundee B Ratio tindee's Katie, by Dundee, from Rambling Katio Brown Yearling Colt, by Musket, from Medoa Tho well-known pedigrees, togcthor with tho fashionable breeding of tho Compßny, requires no comment from tho Auctioneers, but this opportunity mustrocommond itself to everyone desirous of obtaining really good blood. A SELECTION OF DRAUGHT FILLIKS AND GELDINGS. SPECIAL TRAINS AT TWELVE O'CLOCK. LuNcnEON at One o'clock. A LTERATION IN PLACE OF SALE. In conscquenoo of tho difficulty of removing tho Yearlings, tho Sale of tho N.Z. STUD COMPANY'S HORSE STOCK Will bo held at SYLVIA PARK, Instead of Grecnlnne. A Special Train will leave Auckland at II noon, returning after tho sale. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 7. WOOL SALE. THE Undersigned will hold his Third Sale on Wod_o3dny, 7th January, consist ing Of 4Q (J B A L X S. ALFRED BUCKLAND. pOUNTRY CATTLE SALES. PAPAKURA, WEDNESDAY, Deo. 31 ALFRED BUCKLAND. TUESDAYS. THE HAYMARKET. SALE OF WOOL, SHEEPSKINS, HIDES, TALLOW. HAY, and STRAW, eaoh TUESDAY, at 12 o'clock. alfred"buckland. for private sale ON LIBERAL TERMS, IN LOTS TO SUIT PURCHASERS I Farm Lota from 20 acres and upwards, near Pukckohe Station; from £710s to £10 an acre. Farm, Lot 130, Awitn, containing 123 acres: •eonrely fenced; Is near other homesteads, ana ■rood land; £2 on acre. Farm of ISO acres on the Pnkekohe Hill, ad joining that of Mr Jacob Wright's; considerably Improved; £8 an acre. A first-class Farm, half-way between Klhiklhl aud Te Awamntn, containing 586 acres, with choice apple orchard. Available and Fertile Farms, ranging from 1,500 to 10,000 acres, at prioes varying with Im provements from £1 to £7 an acre. ALFRED BUCKLAND. FOR IMMEDIATE SALE, A Really Nice Little Farm of 52| Acres Good Land, gubdividad into 7 or 8 paddocks, all fenced, prj.«" cipolly thorn fences ; a 6-roomod Homw -"• Sheds, Sec., foi 12 cows, and a splepA'.-'.e and of freßh water, capablo of driving-''lo- stream ful machinery; also has aj_____w_ P°w°r harbour. Only U..±- —--irge frontage to the Wharf and wiK-' miles from' Queen-street a~" '.Law? f*S he sold cheap.—Apply John ■——■- __g£ Agent. No. «■ IMofi SALE, a really good Dairy Farm _.' 100 acres good land, well-fenced, good •Trass, and plenty fresh water all the year round, lomf ortablo dwelling-house, and numerous out ilanildlngs; all in good order; J-mil (from rail ijvay station, 15 miles from town, and will be b 'old cheap.—Apply to John Soppet, Land Agent, • .fro. 8. Qneen-streß • u-Tl PEACOCK, j_JL • OPTICIAN. •c MATHEMATICAL AND NAUTICAL 1 :"'J INSTRUMENT MAKER, J Shortland-street. ?• ALWAYS IN STOCK- 1 ilo Spectacles and Eye-glasses ot every kind; an a accurate fit guaranteed „ r Opera Glasses or superior quality I Telescopes, Binocular Field Glasses and °N Microscopes, powerful and cheap Theodolites, Mining Compasses, Drainage . Levels I Abnoy Levels, Prismatic Compasses : Drawing Instruments, Scales, Parallel Rulers ■ ' Ships' Logs i Sextants, Compasses, Binnacles ] Barometers. Thermometers, Hydrometers i Electrio Bells, Batteries, and Fittingß ] Magnetic and Galvanic Medical Machines ( Magic Lanterns and Slides, Hand Magnifiers { Stereoscopes and Slides, Graphoscopes i Steam Guages and Tubing, Salinometers , Amateur Photographic Cameras , JUST RECEIVED-Self-registering Aneroid I Barometers INSTRUMENTS OF EVERY KIND HEPAIBKD. j OPPOBITE THE POST-OFFICE. TWTOTICE TO GUMDIGGERS. Any Persons found TRESPASSING on my Land, situated in Matakohk and Omaru Parishes, for GUMDIGGING OR ANY OTHER PURPOSE, will be prosecuted. H. BRETT. /CHRISTMAS HAMS, R. RE W Begs to Inform customers that the CHRISTMAS HAMS have just arrived and are In splendid condition. Best quality Canterbury .. Is per lb. „ Local .. .. lOd „ „ R E W' S GENERAL GROCERY AND PROVISION STORES, Victoria-street. fIHARLES LLOYD, AUTHORISED AND MINING SURVEYOR, MINE EXPERT. 18 years' Experience of Alluvial and Reet Mining. Confidential ADVICE given on receipt of 10s b'd and stamped envelope, addressed. Eef eronce: Any- Resident of Corornandel. December 22,1881. *



ALWAYS TO THE FRONT II Grand Illumination To-Night, ' FROM 7 TILL 10. Samuel Coombes & Co. Itospectfully Invite their Customers and tho Public generally to INSPECT THEIR FIRST GRAND EXHIBITION FOR THE SEASON OF Beautiful Continental & English Millinery, COSTUMES, COLONIAL MANUFACTURED CLOTHING, Etc., Etc., Etc., Which will be placed in the Windows, Canada Buildings, QUEEN" STREET, THIS KVENIINTGL AMONG THE NOVELTIES WILL BE A FAITHFUL REPRESENTATION OF THE MAHDI OF SOUDAN AND HIS SECRETARY IN THEIR WAR PAINT. THE EXHIBITION OPENS AT SEVEN ANP COafTINUES *ll£ TES O'CLOCK, ALL ARE INVITED. HO CHARGE. THESE WONDERS WILL BE AFTERWARDS DISPOSED OF OK IHI ART PRINCIPLE. S. COOMBES & 00. HAVING JUST PURCHASED THE WHOLE OF THE STOCK OF MADE-DP ROBES AND COSTUMES OF A. CLARK & SON, WILL OFFBR TUB _AMB. WONDERFUL BARGAINS in ROBES mvi DRESSES, S. COOMBES & CO., Canada Buildings, Queen Street.



JB, BLAIKIE, • Victoria-street, IMPORTER OF BUILDERS' & FURNISH ING IRONMONGERY DIRECT FROM MANUFACTURERS, Has For Sale, at Low Rates, Carpenters' Tools Nails, Looks, Hinges Kitchen Ranges Register Grates, in great Variety Marble and Enamelled 81ate ManteM-^_" (Largest Stock in Auokland) Marble. Electroplate, CmlvjJ^ Veaim Galvanised Iron^gf Plaster. INSPECTION INVITED LIGHT HARNESS HORSES, SADDLE HORSES, and all kinds of SPRING VEHICLES. Hlred_Bonght, and Bohi at OROWTHER'S VICTORIA STABLES. Wei -<*«T-tree* [ESTABLISHED 1855.] BY SPECIAL _^^^T^^r APr<WW™mn' WH. SHAKESPEAR ft CO., t QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND, Importbrs, Manufacturers, Commission and General Merchants. Bole Agents for the Celebrated "ROYAL MAIL" BICYCLES AND TRICYCLES; W. H. 8. & Co. have muoh pleasure In sub mitting the following testimonial, gven to them tor publication :-[Copr.]-" June i, 1883. To Messrs W. H. Shakespear & Co.. Auokland. Oentlemon.—l am glad to say that on tho 51-inch Royal Mail Bioyclo I bought from you, T won the A.C.CT Championship, boating a Rudge, a 58-iuoh Racer, and a number of. other machines; also the Avondale Handicap, on the 2nd June; and I can honestly say it Is the best finished and nlceßt running mochine I ever rode. Mr Flewel lyn. to whom I lent It to win the Mile Handicap with, also speakß in tho highest terms of it.—l am, gentlemen, yours truly, (signed) W. M. Service." They also have in stock— Best Red Rubber Tyres, 5s per lb. Harrison's Double Gong Bells, is 6d each Kino or the Road Lamps (latest patent), lis each Saddles. Steel Balls, Bags, Springs And other FitHncm ««„.ii« M,<ui„ D. E v x T "*' OUNMAKER, _j_lfe_liNN_lr °-DKBM' b™l"*! gg^lppSsS^Sy AUCKLAND |gJ||||r' (Opposite the City Marktl. tmsii®£§Wl'f m\ Established 1850, MmHShA^n] Intending Buyers should In, fir HHf J speot the large stock ol ilSaWh^ Breeoh and Murale-loadlng lf'^S__Sl Guns on hand. They will see i__H the BBST valu- In Auokland, V> _WP Every gun thoroughly examln |M ed and guarantesa before d(U. E'^y Hammerless Guns, with Blemen'i Boa Patent Steel Barrels, 12 and 20 gauge) m& Silver's PatentAntl-reooUßnttPlateil H Webley's Bull Dog and Irish Consta |^| bulary Revolvers, 0100 his New Patent _$__?(& Self-extracting Revolver; Kynooh'i Mm Patent " Perteot" Reloading Metallio %jRB Cartridge Cases and Crimpers; Eley'i ffi_! Revolver Ammunition and Metallio Cartridge Cases; Newcastle Chilled Shot I Curtlss and Harvey and Plgon Wilk's and Laurence's Gunpowder; Eley's Wadding and Cartridge Cases; Powder Flasks, Shot Pcuchea, Game, Bags, Gun Cases, Cartridge Belts, Gu_ Oil, Tow for Gun Cleaning, Ferret Muiriei and Bells, Saloon Rifios, Air Canes, Brcech-loadlns Implements, Fishing Taafcle, Cutlery, Fix*, works. REPAIRS, Including Browning and Be- Hooking, specially attended to, and HtUfaottn jruaranteea. , V, J^VXll, GmncAK>B te Ixrowa, m, aw- ——- >-*—*—-



pHRISTMAS TJIRUITB. Cable Address: I Telophone Exchange; "Eagle," Auckland. I -" Uftflß. JOHN BUCHANAN, WHOLESALE GROCER, TEA, COFFE, SPICE, and PEOVIBION MERCHANT, CUSTOMSSTBEET, AUCKLAND, Begs to announce that ho DM JUST RECEIYBD, Ex s.s. Comb. BIS FIRST SHIPMENT OF NEW SEASON'S FRUITS, NEW SEASON'S FRUITB NEW SEASON'S FRUITB NEW SEASON'S FRUITS, NEW SEASON'S FRUITS, NEW SEASON'B FRUITS, NEW SEASON'S FRUITS, NEW SEASON'S FRUITS, NEW SEASON'S FRUITS, COMPRISIKO-— MUBOATEL RAIBINB SULTANA RAISINS IMPERIAL FRENCH IPLUMS ELEME FIGB CURRANTS TO ARRIVE (expected In a few days) Ex 9,8, Kaikoura, BARCELONA NUTS JORDAN ALMONDS SHELL ALMONDS VALENCIA RAIBINB SAMPLES ON VIEW AT THE WABEHOUBB. JOHN T> UCHA NA N, CUSTOMS-STREET, AUCKLAND.



, Ir—jnwigery. El. .POETEE & CO., WHOLESALE AND RETAIL HfcOtfMOJSrGERS AKD IRON MEROHiLNTS, QUEEN AND HIGHSTBEETS, AUCKLAND. ENGLISH AND AMERICAN PLATEDWARE. Our Stock of Platedware Is constantly being replenished by now shipments of the latest designs, are woll selected, and as Wedding Presents, &c, cannot be excelled. E. POETEE & CO. Hare for many years made a speciality of RANGES AND COOKING STOVES Having them made to thoir order, they can recommend them to their friendi, Another shipment of tho favourite Self Setters to arrive by the " Waikato," now due, E. ZPOIRTIECR & CO. Care juet unpacked Six Crates of Filters, from the celebrated makeri, Messrs Choavln'and Doulton, Wie Rapid Water Filter will purify tho most offensive, stagnant, or other waters with astonishing rapidity. _ Tho offoct of this Filter upon even tho foulest Water is surprising, and chemical analysis fails to detect tlio least trace of organic matter in the water that has onco passed through it. It is the best possible provontive of Cholera, Typhoid Fever, and all other diseases arising from drinking impure wator. No water should bo used for drinking or cooking without being effectually purified; and no house can be thoroughly furnished without a good Filtor. _B_ ZEPOlßT_____Jrt &c CO. Have always a large stock of MANGLES ANT WASHING MACHINES LEVER AND SPRING. "" Vhe Putnam Mangle, cheap, handy, and takes up little room, JUL J_r*C_)-EvTJ±!_R &c C_3C3_ Have a largo variety of LAWN MOWERS, GARDEN ROLLERS, AND GARDEN TOOLS, I o § si\ _=_ _E3. POETEE & CO. Have a largo Btock of _?__vI3STTS 3 OILS, --_._Sr3D V^IRISTISECEiS. RUBBER PAINT. s!!IS!!!!!S!S;s;^!^ MIXED PAINTS. KEROSENE. jg^SKjSK ?ITCH' TURPENTINE. ,£ & _^^^^^ COAL TAR CASTOR OIL. fl*X ?\ STOCKHOLM TAR. COLZA OIL. 11% j COTTON WASTE. LINSEED OIL. %4 *^_^m^^^^W^' •_?"/ OAKUM. NEATSFOOT OIL. \&_S!sfl_ilPj£^# ROPE 3' SOFT SOAP. °nd PUTTY, TWINES. PRICES ALL REDUCED. Betail Departmentt | Wholesale Department *_.__,_ QUEEN-STBEET. I HIGH STBEET, Branch Store j NEWMABKET, WHBRB A LARGE STOCK IS KEPT AND SOLD AT TOWN PRICES. Agcjaand, N&



Interesting to New Zenlandcrs. Tauranga, N.Z,. „ August 19,1834. To Messrs M. Levy & Co., Auckland, Gentlemen,—Thinking it my duty for the benefit of others, I forward the following:— Having suffered the last fortnight with a severe case of neuralgia in my face, which almost drove me crazy, and having a Bottle of your Valuable Oil in tho house, wliioh I obtained for a case of rheumatism in my arm. immediate relief was obtained by rubbing it well in once; but in this particular case of neuralgia the pain was instantaneously Biibducd oy one npiilication. and I recommond every house holder to obtain and recommend tho purchase . and use Of tho famous St. Jacobs Oil.—Youre truly, DAVID ASHKR. Groymouth, N.Z., June 5,1881. Messrs Giufken & Smith. Gbntlkmen,-I am happy to state that tho ot. Jacobs Oil you recommended me for Rhu matiCß has greatly relieved mo, not having felt the same pains in the joints Bince I commenced using it.—Yours respectfully, A. N. TEW. Hearty Local Testimony. Star Hotel, Auckland, Aug. 23,1881. Messrs M. Levy & Co., Auckland. Dear Sirs,—l have much pleasuro in adding my testimony to tho virtues of St. Jacobs Oil having used it for a severe attack of gout in mv thumb, which was co nplotely tiured by a row applications.—Yours truly, A. Oaibns. Auckland, New Zoaland, August 13,18 M. To Messrs M. Levy & Co., Agents St. Jacobs Gentlemen,-I wish to hear testimony to the usefulness of St. Jacobs Oil aa a cure for rheumatism. I was seiajrt with a severe attack in the right leg and Mb, and, marvellous to relate, it wag cured by <sf» application of your valuable remedy.—Yours faithfully, T. W. ALLEN. (StOreman at A. H. Nathan and Co.'s, tha well known Auctioneers). Wholesale Dcp6t for Auckland— M. LEVY & CO., QUEEN-BTREET AUCKLAPB.



COUSINS AND A T X IN, COACH BUILDERS. Elliott and Albert-streets, nave in Stock— Double and Single-seated Buggies, Hooded Phretons, Vis-a-vis, Waggonettes, Dog Carte, Second-hand Phtetoua and Buggies. Also, Many Thousands SeasonedFjnlghfid Spokes, the



Willing and Credible Hearty Recommendation* tnm PtttjLLhT Experience. Messrs M. Levy & Co., Auckland. ;^ Gentlemen,—l havo very great ploamiMt. testifying to the excellence of Hamburg T«?s^' a tonic. I know of no medicine to equal ra'S for anyone suffering from Indigestion I £*?'• heartily recommend it, as in my own e»2?F found it iimply invaluable.—Yours truly, ' J. D. WRIGMJY, ! The Captain's Verdict. Turanga, August 19th, 18&, Mesbhs M. Levy & Co,. Auckland. Dear Sirs,—l beg to Inform you that I h»»i' I derived very great benefitfrom the use of Stall 1$ Frese's Hamburg Tea, and I Bhallhave aSv pleasure in recommending it to anyone'naS-'fi ing from indigestion or a slußgish liver. t^SsJi never used any medicine with such gooJ elfcnf !and am confident it only requires to be fcStZil known to become very Dopular. I may adathSil I found it easy and ploasant to take.—YmuS-i; faithfully, lm * Capt. J. EUJS. | Strongly Recommend it. ' | Exchange Hotel : B West Maitland, N.B.W I havo tried the Hamburg Toa in my honss.'-* hold, and havo proved it to be gentle bat-" efficacious, nnd I can strongly recommend«.«!■ ■" Yours faithfully, M O. A.BROWN.:& Sold Everywhere. PRICE-ONE SHILLING & THREEPENCE.:J Wholesale Dep6t for Auckland— ; M. LEVY & CO., Queen-stehet Auckland. ;j



TRY THE NEW ZEALAND M ; CLOTHING FACTORY! FOR : BOYS' AKD YOUTHS' i I ' BOYS' AND YOUTHS' .V SUPERIOR QUALITY CLOTHING. 1 SUPERIOR QUALITY CLOTHING. M their BOYS' AND YOUTHS' SCHOOL SUITS ARK 1 SPECIALLY GOOD-THE MATERIALS MOST DURABLE, WHILE THE PRICE 3 ARE WONDERFULLY LOW. AUCKLAND BRANCH :, ISB AND 160, QUEEN-STREET, |f And at Albert-street. Thames. J. FITZSIMONS, , Branch Manager. QA L VATION ARM Y. 1 AUCKLAND PRISON GATE BRIGADE AND' NIGHT REFUGE. • y Snperlntendant .. .. John Castles Inspector of Home .. ..W, F. Boynton Treasurer .. „ - C. B. Stone " Secretary .. ~ ~W. H. Leonard Captain in-Harge .. .. ROBT. UTILE,I THE HOME fn connection with the above Institution being Now Open, Brigade Captain Little will be _, glad to receive DONATIONS OF GROCERIES OR PRO VISIONS OF ANY KIND, and also of ANY OLD CLOTHES, at THE BARRACKS, • From 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. daily. The Ifmmr&r-.-*!-:. .uP-.ii. Rtoi» would remind the Publio that thib InstlronoilcWnt,»Wwi»«j^ tied on successfully without Funds. He will therefore be most happy to receive Subscrip tions at his offloe. Queen-street, at any time. DREW & C O.'SJI SEAMAN'S OUTFITTING .___, AND JEWELLERY ESTABLISHMENT (Under Sailors' Rest); WHARF, AUCKLAND. M And at Elizabeth-street, Melbourne. READ. READ. READ. Die Far-famed Erhardt Hunting English Lever, In Sterling Silver Cases, at £3J.Oa each. The World-renowned Rotheiham Lever, £4 10s. Waltham Levers, £3. American Hunting Levers, in Silver Cases, fi2 Bs, Ladies' Gold and Siver Poods at Unheard Price*. REMEMBER. REMEMBER. Evory Watch Guaranteed for three years. Sent to any part of New Zealand Poet Free. A Competent Workman kept on the promise! ; tor all kinds ot Repairs at Melbourne Charges. Please forward Post-offlcc Order. Note the address— DREW & CO., . . b WHARF, AUCKLAND. And Er.I7.AnETH-KTRKKT Mklroprnb. W. L » * i, BOOK BDJDER, PAPER BULKB, ACX»UNT BOOK MANUFACTURES, noun doors above " stab " omi .: MERCHANTS' ACCOUNT BOOKS, ImrcßANcs and minino Rkhstes Boom I Specially Ruled and Bound. Uncle, Magazines, Publio Llhraries, and Baa day School Books wen bound, BAKERS* SPECIAL RULED DAY BOOK-, Bibles, Prayer and Hymn Book! Re-bound. BAUD AND CHOIR MUSIO BOOK! BULKD T^EVONPORT, NORTH BHORH, WELLS~BROS., CARTERS AND EXPRESSMEN. BRICKS. L__R."iANn, SCOHTA ABH, POSTS, RAILS. PALINGS, SANI TARY pipes, ex., &c N.8.-FENCING DONE AT LOWEST RATES, ESTIMATES GIVEN. YARD OPPOSITfTdEVONPORT HALL. . THAMES CARRIAGE AND DBAS FACTORY. JAMES MACKIE, Propribtob, VICTORIA-STRKET EAST, AUCKLAND. ' Repairs of every description in Wood and Iron neatly executed on the shortest notice. Springs mado and repaired. Always on Hand—A large quantity of Lamp*, Uso Ironbark Shafts and Spokes, Red Gum Felloes, and Hobart Town Hardwood. N.B.—Conntr- fhvlai- rninntsialbr Attended to. "D UTC HE R AND CO., :£_? FORT-ST. AND QUEEN ST WHARF. STEVEDORES, RECEIVING AND FORWARDING AGENTS. ■. :;, WOOL STOKED AKD DUMPED FOR SHIPMENT. BALLAST SUPPLIED. COACH FROM DEVONPORT TO LAKE TAKAPUNA. Additional Runs, to meet the convenience of the PubUo. TIME-TABLE. Coaoh leaves Devon- Coach Leaves Lake port Post-office, School-house. 8.20 a.m. 3.5 a.m. ' 10.30 „ 11.15 „ 2 p.m. 2.45 p.m. ISO „ 8.15 „ Sundays. 11. 0 a.m. 11.15 a.m. 3 p.m. 5 p.m. DAVIS BROTHERS, Proprietors. Rr. HOLLIS'S L|INE of • COACHES. „ LEAVE ONEHUNGA-ManukauHotel-r.BO, 8, 8.15, 9.15,9.45,10.30,11.15 a.m., 12.15,1,1.30,2.80.. 8, 4, 5,6 p.m. Mondays-5.30 p.m. Saturdays--. 5.30, 6 p.m. Sundays—B.3o a.m„ 12 noon, 4.80 p.m. • • „ LEAVE AUCKLAND-Greyhound Hotel -9,8.45, 10.30,11 a.m., 12.15, 1, 2, 2.45, 3.15. 4,4.45, 5.15,6,6.30,7 p.m. Mondays-11 p.m. Saturdays —10,11 pjn. Sundays—lo a.m., 2,6 p.m. Single Fare, Is; Return Bare, Is Cd. ____ - Ticketa sold by-the dozen:—To and from One hunga, 78 f to and from Greenwood's Cornor, 6s to and from Brown-street, Epsom, ss. R. P. 110LL1S Proprietor.