SPORTING NEWS.

Ctt"!C~ C,J.C. Summer Meeting. ar^s — ;.(by telegraph,—press association),

Chkistohubch, Saturday. The C.J.C. Summer race meeting, post poned from Thursday, is being held this afternoon. The weather is delightful, but the attendance is very small. The course is in capital going condition. Results:

New Yeak Welter Plate (handicap) of lOOsovs.; 1$ miles.—Mr G. G. Stead's Puck, Sst (Derritt), 1 ; Major George's Nelson, 9st 131b (Thompson), 2; Mr D. O'Brien's Gaiters, Sst (Stratford), 3. Holderness also ran. Won by a length. Time, 2mins. 44secs,

Middle Park Stakes, 250sovs. Six furlongs. —Mr Stead's Russley, by Don caster—Steppe, 7st 71b (Derritt), 1; Mr Horsford's Dime, 7st 91b (Harding), 2 ; Mr Clifford's Tiger Tim, 7st 21b (White), 3. Mokoia also ran. Tasmania was scratched. Betting, 6t04 on Russley. Won by a neck. Time, Imin, ISsecs,

Midsummer Handicap, of 300sovs. Two miles.—Major George's Wapiti, Gst 71b (White), 1; Mr Stead's Ike, 7st 41b (Browne), 2 ; Mr Stephenson's Taiaroa, 7st 121b (Keane), 3. Tasman and Leo dogran also ran. Betting: Even on Tasman, 3 to 1 against Wapiti. Won by half-a-length. Leodogran cut out the running for a mile and a half, when Taiaroa took command, but Wapiti passed him in the straight, and Ike took second place. A splendid neck-and-neck race ensued up the straight, resulting in a half-length victory for Wapiti. Three lengths separated Ike from Taiaroa. Timo, 3mins. 3Ssecs. Selling Kace, a sweep of ssova. each, with SO added. Six furlongs. Mr Rus sell's b f Silver Queen, 3yrs, 7st 111b, £100 (White), 1 ; Mr J. Pilbrow's b g Mata, aged, Sst 111b, £50 (Derritt), 2; Mr D. O'Brion's br c Derwentwater, 2yrs, 7st, £200 (Stratford), 3. Grand Duke also ran. Won by a short head. Time, Imin. 20socs. Craven Stakes Handicap Swkbpstaiciss of ssovs. each, with 150 added ; second horse to savo his stakes. One mile and a quarter. — Mr J. Stephenson's eh h Taiaroa, uyrs, Bst 91b (Keane), 1; Mr D. O'Brion's eh h Johnny Faulkner, oyrs, 9st (Derritt), 2; Major George's eh h Nelson, 4yrs, Bst 61b (Thompson), 3. Kubina, Marion, and Leo pold also ran. Won by three-quarters of a length. Time, 2mins. 12i8ecs.

The Consolation was a walk-over for Grand Duke.

£4,515 went through the totalisator,

Whangarei Races.

The following weights were declared on Saturday :—

N.J.C. HANDICAK-Ugly Buck, Sat 121b; Nor manby, fet 81b j. Linda, Bst lib; Irishwoman, Bst 41b; Vonture, 7st 101b; Larry 7st 101b- Dress !?#?• JU* Bl*V 3SW -8t 61b; Dewd-roTTst fct'nirSS'i??1 l 01b:. Snider, 6st 101b; Alaric, bat, Claude, 6st; Larrikin, 6st. h lying STAKiSs.-Ugly Buck, 9st; Fißh wiT'tv-h1 * 8I 7 ; halT7 * «" 21b ' Venture, 7st I I iih Vln? Ta' 7at 121b: Stanley, 7st 101b; Snake, Mft&JMr 16' 6st 71b: Alaßka: tot;. Fisherboy,9st; Southern Cross, 9™ Acceptances are due to-morrow.

WAIUKU.

The annual Sunday-schools' treat took place on Thursday (New Year's Day). Although the day was all that could be desired, there was but a small attendance of settlers and their wives, as compared with other years ; presumably they were hay-making. Tho attendance of children, however, made up for the absence of the older folk. The treat was hold in a paddock kindly placed at the disposal of the teachers by E. Constable, Esq. Prior to marching to the ground each of the three schools, viz., Holy Trinity (Episcopalian), Wesleyan, and Pres byterian, held short services in their churches. With the exception of the church in years gone by, no services had been held, but the good example has at lencth had its effect. Swings and other means of amusing the youngsters were provided, and at 12 noon and 4 p.m. they were regaled with all sorts of good things, winding up with foot-racing for lollies, &c., &c, Votes of thanks to Mr Constable for use of the paddock and to all friends who bad contributed cakes, sweets, &c, &c, and three; hearty cheers, brought tho treat to a close.—[Correspondent.]

CORRESPONDENCE.

Prevention of Disaster.

(To the Editor.)

Sib,—l ccc by the Stab that the popular temperance advocate, Mr Booth, is to open a Blue Kibbon mission very soon in the Theatre Royal in this city, when it Is only reasonable to expect that a_ great number of people will attend his meetings. Au several members of my family may (D.V.) be present at these gatherings, may I' ask, sir, if in the case of an alarm of fire, or a sadden panic raised from any other cause, there are facilities for discharging a large audience safely, and with the least possible delay, from this building? I think, sir, you will agree with me that, before large masses of the public trust themselves within such buildings, and on exciting occasions, they should have the assurance (so far as thia can be secured) of absolute safety, should such a contingency as I have suggested above unfortunately arise. It would be much more satisfactory if the authorities who have to see to these matters would do so at once rather than wait until some dreadful catas trophe has happened. And it would be well, sir, if all those individuals who attend such meetings would school themselves into a good degree of self - possession, so that, should any such alarm be raised, they may wait calmly as may be to see first if. there be any real danger, and "so take time to retire deliberately and safely, instead of rushing wildly, without a moment's thought, and possibly with as little reason, to the doors, and by their foolish example prompting others to do the same, and thus, perhaps, be the means of hurrying themselves and many others to a painful and horrible death.—l remain, &c., H. MABCBOFT,',Newton Road. January 2,1585.

[Provision for escape in caee of fire has been insisted upon by the Council in con nection with the theatres. There are various modes of exit from any part of these buildings.—Ed. B,S.]

Fire! Fire!

(To the Editor.)

Sik, —I desire, through your columns, to call attention to the inadequate means in case of fire to escape provided in several large boarding - houses in this city. I do not want to be invidious, but will tako two or three as illustrative of the whole, and these shall be in Queen • street — a largo restaurant recently opened having throo stories and all the woodwork kauii. No fire escape whatever, and but one staircase available. There is no possible chance of the boarders residing on the upper floor effecting an escape. It is within ray knowledge that the Fire Brigade have not ladders enough to reach to tho top window, and in the event of a conflagration numbers would be roasted alive. I am aware Superinten dent Hughes called attention to this matter in a very lengthy report during the con struction of the building; but our civic dignitaries apparently treated the same with supreme contempt. The building referred to runs from one street to the other (Queen to Albert street), and has some thousands of feetoftimber,andnotasingle brick partition nor a rope ladder in case of accident, while to leap from the top windows would be certain death. These remarks apply to all these lodging-houses as well as to recently costly erected hotels. Crowded as our city is at this and timilar festive periods, it be hoves the City Council to see that some regard is paid to the preservation of human life. I venture to assert that in the event of fire in the places in dicated, very few, if any, of those located on the second and upper floors would escape. Having called attention to the fact, and the need of rope ladders being com pulsory, and more vigilance on the part of the Building Inspector used,—l am, &c,

Bushman.

DONT DIE IN THE HOUSE.-" H<ra s h on B»u" Kenu>'>">-> l"~—r 4 Co., Afents, AuckUnd,

Good Resolution's.—Attlic commencement of every new year hundreds and thousands of our young men—and old as well—form resolu tions for their guidance for the coming year Many keep them, whilo others break them. To such we wish to give a word of advice. In order lo sustain your determination of leading a better life in the futura, you should use Hod Bitters. The judicious use of Hop Bitters strengthens, cleanses, and purifies the stomach bowels, blood, liver, nerves, and kidneys, and is lust what you want to build up and invigorate tow:seU,-areenbush Dtm. Read. uiWKOlate

THE NEW GUINEA PROTEC TORATE.

Attitude of the Missionaries,

' Whiting from on board H.M.S. Nelson under date Ist December, with reference to the New Guinea protectorate, the Rev W. G. Lawes, one of the English mission aries at Port Moresby, says : " tju protectorate has been cordially received by the people. I havo been in a porf! tion to know whatever haa been raid, but I have not heard a whisper of dS trust or discontent. One may safehj predict that there will bs but one subject of conversation round many an evening fiw along this coast for a long time to coma Most marvellous stories will be told of what was seen and heard on board Her Majesty's ships, and they will bo carried far and wide losing nothing as they go. The name of tha commodore (easily pronounced and reinetn bered by the natives) will be cherished anil talked about until this generation hasptiaaed away. One immediate effect of the commo dore's visit will be the establishment of ■ peace between many tribes that have been at enmity with each other. Many of them are like boys fighting, very glad to give it up when told to do so with authority. Even the old cannibal promised to eat no more 'long pig,' though I am afraid his promise would only be kept until he met his wives and smelt the savory New Guinea steW made from the remains of his breakfast; I have no doubt, either, but that the effect on our work as missionaries will be for good It is ton years this month since Mrs Lawes and I landed at Port Moresby. During that time we have never sought nor desired tha protection of Her Majesty's ships in the pursuit of tho objects of our mission, but -we have always welcomed them as a great moral support. The present visit of the flagship with so many ships of the squadron, must strengthen our hands. That 700 men with power to do anything they chose' should visit their coast, and leave without robbing their gardens, looting their villages touching their women, or in the slightest way interfering with their right* ■ is a new experience for the people) and an illustration of the righteous ness which exalteth a nation. That Mr Chalmers and myself have occupied so prominent a position in the ceremonies of tho past month is owing simply to the fact that we alone were able to act as inter preters and make the people understand the meaning of the proclamation. We gladly placed our services at the dis posal of the commodore, and felt ourselves honoured in helping to make known to the people of New Guinea the wishes and designs of Her Majesty towards them. May the future of the new protectorate be as successful and prosperous as the inauguration ceremonies."

Interesting to New Zealanders.

Taurauga, N,Z M Augußt 19,188 i To Messrs M. Levy & Co., Auckland. Gentlemen,—Thinking it my duty for tho benefit of others, I forward the following;— Having suffered the last fortnight with a seven1 case or neuralgia in my face, which almost drove me crazy, and having a Bottle of ytrar Valuable Oil in tho house, wnioh I obtained lor 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 subdued by one implication, and I recommend every house holder to obtain and recommend the purchiuia and uao of the famous St. Jacobs Oil.— Yours truly, DAVID ASHER. Greymouth, N.Z., . „ Junes,lßßl. Messrs Guifken & Smith. Gentlemen,—l am happy to state that the St. Jacobs Oil you recommended me for Eho matics has greatly relieved me, not having felt the came pains in tho joints since I commenced using it.—Yours respectfully, A. N. TKW.

Hearty Local Testimony.

Star Hotel, Auckland, Aug. 23,1881. Messrs M. Levy & Co.. Auckland.; Dear Sirs, —I have much pleasure in adding my testimony to the virtues of St. Jacobs OiC having used it for a severe attack of gout in my thumb, which was co nplotely cured by a rew applications.—Yours truly, A. Cairns.

Auckland, New Zealand.

„ . August 13,1884. To Messrs M. Levy & Co., Agents St. Jaoola Oil.

Gentlemen, -1 wish to bear testimony to the usefulness of Sf. Jacobs Oil as a cure for rheumatism. I was seiaed with a severe attack in the right leg and hlb, and. marvellous to relate, it was cured by otrb application of your' valuable remedy.—Yoars faithfully, T. W. ALLEN. (Storoman at A. H. Nathan and Co.'h, the well known Auctioneers). Wholesale Dop6t for Auckland— M. LEVY & CO., Queen-street Auckland.

Wonders of the Age.

Why is it so many people are never satiifled J Their homes are raarvelß of comfort and luxury, friends arc generous and affectionate: they axe educated t,rid refined, capable, notonly of enjoying, but of imparting happiness to others; yet they are dissatisfied, miserable, and, really without intending to do so, make others miserable. Their blood Ja impum they have taken a heavy cold, or they are bilious. A few doses of Kuril Freso's Hamburg Tea. would remove all obstructions, and enable them to enjoy, with renewed zest, the pleasures they are now compelled to forego.

The Symptoms Entirely Dis appeared.

Sydney, February 13,1884. Dear Bir,—About a month ago I was advised to use your Hamburg Tea for a severo attack of indigestion from which I was Buffering. Fox some tune previously I had been afflicted with pains in the liver and stomach, and constant headache and oppression. Since taking tits Hamburg Tea these symptoms hive entirely disappeared, and I have never since bean troubled with them. I have every confidence in recommending it, and have witnessed itausa in other oases with like result.—Yours faithfully, James S. Donovan. HAMBURG TEA HAMBURG TEA HAMBURG TEA Has no equal in the whole range of the Phar macopoeia as an Anti-Scorbutic, Altoratlre, Carminative and Blood Purifier, and the In creasing demand for it In these colonies and every where else it has been introduced is truly astonishing. HAMBURG TEA HAMBURG TEA. HAMBURG TEA Is pleasant to take. Children like it There ta nothing nauseating about it It is the best Family Medicine, and will he found on trial to be the most easy, natural, and comfortable Aperient obtainable.

Price—One And Threepence.

Wholesale Depflt for Auckland—

M. LEVY & CO., QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND,

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR, MONDAY, JANUARY 5, iBBS

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Auction*. B, O. CARR.] [B, D. TONK3, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 14, 1885, At 12 o'clock. CENTRALLY SITUATED CITY PRO PERTY, CORNER OP VICTORIA AND COBURU-STREETS. BOSEBANK ESTATE, ON NORTB SIDE OF MOUNT VICTORIA, NORTH SHORE. B. TONKS & CO, HAVE been instructed by Mr Thos. J. Harbutt to sell on the above date. His Valuable Property at tho NORTH SHORE, known as tlie KOSKBANK KSTATB. This is about the last centrally situated Block ir, the district; for situation unsurpassed, with Rood commanding views ; soil volcanic. On the Property are erected two substantially-built Houses of might and Nine Rooms respectively, fitted up with every modern convenience; each has a concrete tank to hold 3,000 gallons of water. On tho Victoria frontage, and directly opposite the Takapuna Road, are two Cottages of 5 rooms each, Tho property is flagged, and plans will be ready. Also, the centrally situated BUSINESS SITE at the corner of victoria and Coburg-strcets, CITY, and on which is also erected nn Iron Building, at present occupied by Messrs Ingram and Co. This site is admirably adapted for a Store or Warehouse. FRIDAY, JANUARY 23, AT NOON, BY ORDER OF THE SCHOOL COMMISSIONERS. AT SIBBIN'S MART, QUEEN-STREET. 4 VALUABLE ALLOTMENTS AT NORTHCOTK, three minutes" walk from the Wharf, adjoining tho rcsidenco of G. N. Brassey, Esq., and opposite Captain Slattery's new Dwolling-houso, being Lota 22, 23,42, and 43, 66ft. x 132 ft. each. Kos. 23 and 12 arc Corner Allotments. Will bo Leased for 21 years. HALF THE VALUE WILL be GIVEN FOR THE HOUSES AT THE END OF THE LEASE. GEORGE SIBBIN, Auctionoor. W. S, COCHRAME.] [JAB. DACKE, MONDAY, JANUARY 12. By Order ok the Registrar oi the SurnEME Court. FREEHOLD PROPERTY, TOWN OF CAMBRIDGE. 31HE Subscribers havo received instruc . tlons from the Registrar of the Bupremo urt to sell by auction, at their Rooms, Queen-street, on Monday, January 12, at twelve oolook— ALLOTMENTS 72, 73, 74. 75, and 77, In the TOWN OF CAMBRIDGE EAST, Parish of Hautapo, County of Waikato. having each a frontage of 250 links by 400 links, containing 5 acres, with Dwelling-house erected thereon. Part Lot 587, Town of Cambridge East, Pariah of Hautapo, County of Waikato, having a frontage of 43 4-10 links, by 151& links deep, containing 10 perches, with two Shops erected thereon. For further particulars apply to SAMUEL COCHRANE & BON, Auctioneers. *" THURSDAY, JANUARY 15. MOUNT ALBERT SCENERY. BROOKLANDS! Tho Gem of Mount Albert 1 The Healthiest Spot in the Auckland Province! The Medical Faculty of Auckland Recom mend Mount Albert for its Bracing and Pure Atmosphere. Monby Advanced with Easy Tebms for Building Purposes upon the Estate. Messrs OSWALD A. STEVEN & Co. TTAVE received instructions from D. XI Olphcrt, Ebq., to Bell by public auction at Mercantile Sale Rooms (next Bank of New Zealand) on Thursday, the loth day of January, at 12 o'clock noon, AT.T. THAT SPLENDID ESTATE jKNO"W^N" AS BROOKLANDS, situate in the centre of Mount Albert Township, having frontages to Main, Mount Albert, and Onehunga Roads, adjoining the properties of F. Battley, Esq., and A. K. Taylor, Esq. The land is purely volcanic, and sheltered from all bad winds; it Is in a first-class atiito of culti vation, alook at the orchard, vlnories, fee., 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 beautifurlots possible for a reel dental site (a garden with a running brook). The whole is 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 magnilicont New Zealand Pines, through which a Carriage Drive of broken Bhell leads up to the house. The omnibus fare la only sixpence to and fro, and reduoed fares may be had by monthly tiokets. There are four lines of 'buses continu ally passing the Estate. The railway is only five minutes'walk from the ground. The tramcars aro mooted to run ont to Mount Albert, and they must pass thin Estate. The Allotments are now pegged out and flagged. Plans are now ready, and can be had at the office of the Auctioneers, corner of Queen and Durham-streets. The Auctioneers can confidently recommend this property as one which will in a very short Kma double in value, owing to the Influx of people in the Mount Albert direction and Its extremely healthy locality. Free Passes by 'Bus can be had on application to the Auctioneers. Terms: One-fourth cash, balance for 3, 5, 7 yean at 7 per oent. Five per oent. discount for tftsh. HUNTER & NOLAN Witt HOLD THEIR •VTEXT WOOL SALE AT THE DURHAM YARDB ON MONDAY, JANUARY 12, At 2 O'Clook. HUNTER & NOLAN. DURHAM YARDS. XHOR BALE, at the Durham Yards, JE? every Tuesday, at 11 o'clock, HIDES, TALLOW. WOOL, and BRINB HUNTER AND NOLAN DEVONPORT LIVERY AND BAIT STABLES. CHANGE O> PROPIUBTOKY. I BEG to Intimate that I havo dlsposod of my Coach and Omnibus Business to Messrs DAVIS BROTHERS, and trust that the support so generously accorded me in the past will bo continued to my successors. Thanking all patrons for their support, I recommend the Messrs Davis as well qualified to manage and develop the trade. F . j. QU ICK. Auokland, 13th November, 1881. T\ AVIS BROTHERS, COACH PROPRIETORS, DEVONPORT, Beg to announce that having purchased the business lately carried on at North Shore by Mr F. J, Quick, with the Horses and Carriages, they have amalgamated the same with their own Business, and are now carrying it on in ail the branches. Omnibuses between Devonport and Lake Takapuna as usual. -..,,„ . All kinds of Carriages, Saddle Horees for Ladles or Gentlemen, always ready for Hire. 'Busses, Drags, Sec, Supplied for Picnic Goods dellvored by Drays or Spring Carts, Removals Undertaken, and Cartage Contracts entered into. Davis Brothers hope by close attention to business and moderate charges to secure the public confidence and support. Devonport, 13th November. 18M. FOB SALE, a really good Dairy Farm 160 acres good land, woll-fenoed, good grass, and plenty fresh water all the year round, comfortable dwelling-house, and numerous out buildings ; all In good order; 1-mil i from rail way station, 15 miles from town, and will be aold cheap.—Apply to John Soppet, Land Agent, «a. 8. Qneen-strea ■jmOR IMMEDIATE SALE, in Victoria- JD street West, two Houses and Shop with double frontage, will be sold a bargain; terms easy.—Apply to John Soppett, House and Land Acxnt, No. s, Qauon-atreet. "ITIOR IMMEDIATE SALE, a Butcherin? J? Business; 'doing a good, oash trade, In the centre of the city; a low price will be taken.— Apply to Jobs Boppet, Land Agent, No. 8, Ostaa-atree*



WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 7. WOOL SALE. THE Undoreigned will hold hi 3 Third Sale on Wednesday, 7th January, consist ing of 400 BALKS. ALFRED BUCKLAND. TUESDAYS. THE HAYMARKET. SALE OP WOOL, SHEEPSKINS, HIDES, TALLOW, HAY, and STRAW, each TUESDAY, at 12 o clock. ALFRED BUCKLAND. FOR PRIVATE SALE ON LIBERAL TERMS. IN LOTB TO SUIT PURCHASERS I Farm Lots from 20 acres and upwards, near Pukekoho Station; from *710s to £10 an aore. Farm, Lot 130, Awitu, containing 123 acres; •ecurely fenced; ia near other homesteads, and rood land : £2 an acre. Farm of 150 acres on tho Pukekoho Hill, ad joining that of Mr Jacob Wright's; considerably Improved; £8 an acre. A first-class Farm, half-wny between Kihlklhl and To Awarautu, containing 556 acres, with choice apple orchard. Available and Fertile Farms, ranging from 1,500 to 10,000 acres, at prices varying with Im provemenU from £1 tog^cp^ WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 21, ■yiLLA OITES ! VTILLA OITES ! -yiLLA aiTES ! I>EMUERA. A SYNDICATE HAVING PURCHASED THE WELL KNOWN AND VALCAULK I'IiOI'EIITY (AT KBMUEKA), OK TIIK IION. J. WILLIAMSON, R. C. Greenwood has kkceived instructions to cut it up into ■VTILLA asd DESIDENCE DUES, AND OFKKK THEM FOR BALK BY AUCTION AT TUB OPERA HOUSE ON ■yyEDNKSDAY, JANUARY 21 AT NOON. Those who wish for Magnificent Views, Healthy Locality, Close Proximity to Town, Three Mindtes from Railway Station, Gas and Water, Choicely Planted Allotments, BESIDES BEING IN THE PICK OF THE RISING AND FASHIONABLE DISTRICT OF REMUERA, Would do well to VIEW THIS PROPERTY, as there Is no other property anywhere around Auckland that has so many advantages to recommond it to the public aa this has. THE ALLOTMENTS ARE OF GOOD SIZE, and will be offered for positive Bale on WEDNESDAY, 21st .JANUARY, ISS3, IN TIIE OPERA HOUSE, AUCKLAND, AT NOON. Terms will be mado easy, Plans in course of preparation. ' R. C. GREENWOOD, Auctioneer. QJINGER BEWIHQ MACHINE*. Bales In 1882,_._603,292 Machlnn. „ 18£1. 56.1,030 „ iNOBiAsi.-,.-42,256. m THRKR OUT OF KVKRY FOUR MA CHINES SOLD IN THE WORLD ABB SINGER'S. UPWARDS Or THRER HUNDRED FIRST? FRIZES 111 AND A3 CHRISTCHURCH EXHIBITION TWO GOLD & TWO SILVER MEDAL& Ti be obtained at Ft^B 2/6 WBBE PER 2/6 WEEK QgM AI 281, QUEKN-STBRET, AUOKLANP. BEWARE OF GERMAN AND OTOEK IMITATIONS. t£HOBR BBWISO MACHIHSi, TP E A C O C X, • OPTICIAN. MATHEMATICAL AND NAUTICAL INSTRUMENT MAKER, Shortlandstreet. ALWAYS IN STOCK- Qpectacles and Eye-glasses of every kind; an accurate flt Kuaranteod Opera Glasses of superior quality Telescopes, Binocular Field Glasses and Microscopes, powerful and cheap Theodolites, Mining Compasses, Drainage Levels Ahnoy Levela, Prismatic Compasses Drawing Instruments, Scales, Parallel Rulers Ships' Logs Sextants, Compasses, Binnacles Barometers. Thermometers, Hydrometers Electric Bells, Batteries, and Fittingß Magnetic and Galvanic Medical Machines Magio Lanterns and Slides, Hand Magnifiers Stereoscopes and Slides, Graphoscopes Steam Guages and Tnbing, Salinometera Amateur Photographic Cameras JUST RECEIVED-Self-registering Aneroid Barometers INSTKUMENTS OF EVERY KIND REPAIBED. OPPOSITE THE POST-OFFICE. -V-OTICE TO GUMTDIGGERS. Any Persons found TRESPASSING on my Land, situated in Matakohe and Omaru Parishes, for GUMDIGGING OR ANY OTHER PURPOSE, will bo prosecuted. H. BRETT. FOR IMMEDIATE SALE, A Really Nice Little Farm of 62$ Acres Good Land, Bubdividad into 7 or 8 paddooks, all fenced, prin cipally thorn fences; a 6-roomed House and Sheds, Sec.., foi 12 cows, and c splendid stream of fresh water, capable of driving very power ful maohinory ; also has a largo frontage to the larbour. Only 11 miles from Queen-street Wharf, and will he sold cheap.—Apply John o-»«... ,Laud Agent, No. "■n""en-street. /CHARLES L L O V D, AUTHORISED AND MINING SURVEYOR, MINE EXPERT. 18 years' Experience of Alluvial and . Reef Mining, Confidential ADVICE glvon on receipt of 10s 6d and stamped envelope, addressed. Reference: Anr Reeid&nt of Coromandel, December 22,1881.



INSPECT BEFOKE PURCHASING ELSEWHERE. / APPLY / t)Jp W. GULLIVER, Queen Street./ /V The best / Z} / PROPERTY. /A> / tfe In the / jC ' / $ffi(k MARKET //y / Wm) /_ 7 / ALLOTMENTS, 66 x 132./ /VO / • / /yy / Terms very easy. MOUNT EDEN m\m\.//y / / S*y / ' Title—Land Transfer. / / Roads 66 feet -wide. /fy/ — / CJ / INSPECT BEFORE PURCHASING ELSEWHERE. W/ / apply / W. GULLIVER Queen Street. "toe" wonderftcT i Latest Improvement*. Valuable Appliance*. Ten Y«»ra' Ouar»nte*. Patent Automatic Wlnclnr. Patwnt DrojvJiolUra. Patent Looso-Wlndlng-Whe«l. PaUnt Thread Bole»i«»r. W»r thalm Mkotatnaa kept la Rapairs for tbreo jo»r» FBEB OF ohaeos. niasMatoa OatalocraM tnd Bamplw of Worfcf*** ftx>si— THE WEItTHEJM 6EWIKG JWACBIKE AGINCY. W T TIT? ATP 17fi . VV. J. JDIIiALIJCi, UK), QUKKN-BTRKET, AUCfcIiANR $A M U E L PARKER, VICTORIA-STREET EAST, MANUFACTURES OF OA.LVANIZED IRON SI'OUTING, RIDGING, LEAD WASHERS, LEAD EDGB RIDGING, LEAD HEAD NAILS, LEAD AND COMPO PIPB, &c, &c. CORRUGATED IRON CORRUGATHD IRON TANKS, TANttß> FIRST QUALITY. S^^^ FIRST QUAUTY< FROM 0,38 EACH. FR°M 33" ZACtL SOLE PATENTEE of the GALVANIZED LEAD HEAD NAIL. Needs no washers, will not corrode, unsurpassed for cheapneai and durability. tar •! P being Solo Patontco and Mannfaoturor of these Nails, will teks proceedings nKAlnat *^ anyono infringing hia lottcrs patent. All thn REQUISITES of tho GASFITTIN'O and PLUMBING TRADE constantly in stock and jw wv ivjivsu^ii an .j Tlnf? from Qio bc3l English and Continental Markets. Chandeliors and Gasfittings of all descriptions, Gas Globes, Wotor Cocki, Water Closet*, Cisterns, Enamelled Sinks, Lift and Force Pumps (all sizes), Enamelled and Barthen wara Basins, Galvanized Iron Pipe and Fittings of all sizes, Corrugated Iron, Plain Iron, Sheet Lead, Pig Load, Shoot Zinc, Ac, &c. Como and Soo TIIK CHEAPEST SKLECTION OF GABFITTINaS AND GLOBES in th« Auckland Province. LIBERAL DISCOUNTS TO THE TRADE. ci i n*TTnf Ti A TOT/" CI? VICTORIA-STREET Just above Goodson's Londoi SAMUJiiJu lAKlviiin, BAST, Arcade.



BSJ"SSSc9wifSEH!KaBJ!RBjBMI JB. BLAIKIE, • Victoria-street, importer of builders' & furnish ING IBONMONGKUY DIBECT FROM MANUFACTURERS, Has For Salo, at Low Rntes, Carpenters' Tools Nails, Locks, Hinges Kitchen Ranges Register Grates, In great Variety Marble and Enamelled Slate Mantelpieces (Largest Stock in Auckland) Marble, Electroplate, Curb, and other Fondera Galvanised Iron, Shoot Lead, and Zlno Slate, Cemont, and Plaster. INSPECTION INVITED LIGHT HARNESS HORSES, SADDLE HORSES, and all kinds of SPRING VEHICLES, Hired, Bought, and Sold, at OROWTHER'S VICTORIA STABLBS. Wol -*>*T-rtrße* [Established 1855.] BY SPECIAL .^W^WHgg^AFFOrNTMKin' WH. SHAKESPEAR & CO., • quekn-street, auckland, Importers, Manufacturers, Commission and Genkkai, Merchants. Bole Agents for the Celebrated "ROYAL MAIL" BICYCLES AND TRICYCLES) W. H. S. & Co. have much pleasure In sub mitting tho following testimonial, gven to them for publication:—[Copy.l—I'Juno i, 1883. To Messrs W. H. Biiakespear & Co., Auckland. Gentlemen,—l am glad to Bay that on the 51-iuoh Koyal Mail Bicycle I bought from you, I won the A.C.C. Championship, boating a Rudge, a 68-inch Racer, and a nuiuuer of other maohmes: also the Avondale Handicap, on tne 2nd June: and I can honestly say it is the bost flnlßhod and nicest running machinp I ever rode. Mr Flewel lyn, to whom I lent It to win the Mile Handicap with, also speaks in the highest terms of it.—l am, gentlemen, yours truly, (signed) W. M, Service." They also have In stock— Best Red Rubber Tyres, 5s por lb. Harrison's Double Gono Bells, 4s 6d each Kino of the Road Lamps (latest patent), Mb each Saddles. Steel Balls, Bags, Springs And other FitUnon. oonoiw ~i,n an . D. c v z * *• SUNMAKBIt, Quken • nun, t WgSlir^^^ AUOKLAHB |»y||||r (Oppialto the City MarktiJ, a j>^sjl|ii|^*"*\ Established 185«, 1 Intending Huyersßhould In ffaSEnSi&F / f iioot the lahqb stock of ii-^igsyjiSfc™''' Ureooh and MuzKle-loading S iSffitSSsS Onnson hand. They will sea fsMs£/PW tl>o BKBT vait/b |n Auokland, WzjS&iffS Every gun thoroughly ex am In p&|||r *d and euarantetd before dtll- WgiW H»mraor'lo6s Gum, with Siemens &B Patent Steel Barrels, 12 and 20 gaugi | egg EUver'o Patent Anti-recollßuttPlatajj igS Wgbloy's Bull Don and Irish Conita- Sgi bnlary Revolvers, also his New Patent sell Self-extracting Revolver j Kynooh'i gJKg Patent " Perfect" Reloading Motalllo fSfes Cartridge Cq3bs and Crimpers ; KUr't jßk|J Revolver .Ammunition and iletslUo Curtridfca Caees ; Newcastle Chilled Shot! CnrtiM and Harvoy and Picon Wllk'a and Laurc.Dr.o'i Gunpowdor; Kley'a Wadding «nd DartrMgc Cases; Po vuor blanks. Shot Pouohog, Barae Bsjs, Gan Cases, Cartridss Bella, Gua Oil, Tow to Gnn Clc.av.iuar, Ferrat Mur,7.10« and Bells, Saloon liiiles, Air Uanes, Braech-loadlng luiplstaoaio, iiichlng Tackle, Cntlary, Jftit work». KKPATKS, including BrownUig anil lit itooking, Bpeolally attended to, and MUsfMtlos luarßnteott. D« XiVJ-11, eniTMAKas ft aafo«ri», m. sw--— * •- ■



pHRISTMAS XpRUITB. Cablo Addrcsn: J Tolophono Exchanßo: "Kat'lo," Auckland. | No. 53. JOIIX UUCILINAN, WHOLESALE GROCBR, TEA, COFFE, SPICB, and PROVISION MERCHANT, CUSTOMS-STREET, AUCKLAND, Dogs to announce that he has JUST RECEIVED, Ex s.s, Coftig HIS FIRST SHIPMENT 01 NEW SEASON'S FRUITS, NEW SEASON'S FRUITS NEW SEASON'S FRUTTB NEW SEASON'S FRUITS, NEW SEASON'S ' FRUITS, NEW SEASON'S FRUITS, NEW SEASON'S FRUITS, NEW SEASON'S FRUITS, NEW SEASON'S FRUITS, COMPRISING— MUBCATEL RAISINS SULTANA RAISINS IMPERIAL FRENCH JPLUMS ELEMK FIGS CURRANTS TO ARRIVE (expected In a few dayrt Ex s.s. Kaikouba, BARCELONA NUTS JORDAN ALMONDS SHELL ALMONDS VALENCIA RAISINS SAMPLES ON VIEW AT THJs WAREHOUSE. TOIIN •OUCH.ANAN, CUSTOMS-STREET, AUCKLAND.



T.&S.MOBM&Co. Furnishing Ironmongers and Ship Chandlers, QUEEN STRRET. ■ T. & S. MORRIN & CO., Limited, Have now unpacked THIS SEASON'S STOCK of KEROSENE COOKING STOVES, ETC., comprising a LARGE ASSORTMENT of the mosi useful sizes, etc. NO SMOKE. NO SMELL. AS EFFEOTIVB A8 GA3 AND MORE ECONOMICAL. Genuine English and American Electro-plated Ware. Now on View, a beautiful selection of Useful and OrnamentaJ Articles, suitable for Christmas Gifts, Sports, et(3»t Ho. ICE CREAM FREEZERS! ICE CREAM FREEZERS I ICE CREAM FREEZERS 1 T. & S. MOREIN & CO., LIINEITJaXX, QUEEN STREET, AUCKLAND.



SMITH &CAUGHEY/ Having disposed of the lease of their UPPER / fJJ QUEEN STREET PREMISES, and as the / **U I Purchasers, according to agreement, must have / I immediate possession, it is found necessary / / to remove the ENTIRE STOCK imme- / *^ / diately to their NEW AND CENTRAL / *£J J PREMISES, / Qr / 230, QTJBEIT STREET, / / (Late Xrt. J. Smith) I I I / **** / Where it will be re-marked and / /y / //_rf* offered for SALE at such / / j|jji EXTRAORDINARY REDUCTIONS/ /V / 11? from original prices as must / yL^ / /JmII speedily turn it into money. / /y^ / (^O3l t£T In closing these pre- / /^^ / mises it is the intention of / fTj I S. and C. to concentrate / *^^ / The the whole of their at- / / character of SMITH tention to the develop- / \JJ j & CAUGHEY'S Stock ment of their business / las t0 qua ii ty is so well at / *^» / known by the Auckland 23 9 / y_/ I I ' ' / / Public that comment on QUEEN STREET / D /, . / / this score is unnecessary. (Lat« Mrs. J. Smith). /Lj / I / They would, however, direct / **J / attention to the fact that IT IS H I ALMOST ENTIRELY NEW AND SEASON /I / / ABLE, and was purchased on fmh I«O / the best CASH TERMS for the Sum ymi I / nier Trade of 1884-85, and under VJ|P / / the most favourable circumstances. / / THIS I**. /great special sale / / IS WTO-VST OZff g / SMITH & CAUGHEY, / DRAPERS, CLOTHIERS, SILK MERCERS, O / WHOLESALE AND RETAIL, / 239, QUEEN STREET AND AT NEWMARKET.



— DRINK — NELSON, MOATE, & CO.'S GOLD MEDAL PURE BLENDED TEAS. PRICES; 2/- 2/4 2/8 3/- 3/4 4/- FOR PRESS OPINIONS AND ANALYSIS SEE CIRCULAR* NONE GENUINE WITHOUT OVB NAME ON. AUCKLAND BRANCH AGENCIES: ALEXANDRA _ _ Aubln, John AVONDALE _ _ Peck, H. BUCKLANDS - - Walker, Thos. CAMBRIDGE _ - Reid, W. HOTILTON EAST .. LeQuesne, P. HAMILTON WEST _ Knox, John HELEN SVILLE- - McLeod, P. and J, HUNTLY - - Friar and Davlea KAWAKAWA . _ Kirkpatrick, W. 3. KIHIKIHI.. . _ Ellia,J. W. KINGSLAND - - Letts, W. M. KOPURU .. . _ KopuniSawMlllCo. MOUNT EDEN _ - Surman, S. MOUNT EDEN .. _ Bad(?er, R. Mt. ROSKILL ROAD „ Rollett.Gco. MONGONUt .. _ Wyles, Robert NEWTON .. „ _ Stevenson, R. NGARUAWAHIA _ Friar and Daviei NORTH SHORE _ Johnston, W. NORTHCOTB _ _ Portorßros. OHAUPO _ - _ Edwards, J.T. ONEHUNGA „ _ Moody, GeO. OTAHUHU . - Hall, J. PAEROA _ » _ Robson, J. M. PARNKLL_ _ _ Marriott, M. PONSONBY . - Field, H. PONSONBY _ _ Hawthorn, R. PONSONBY _ _ Young, W. H. POKENO .. _ - Campbell, T. RANGIRIRI - _ Gorrard, James TAUPIRI .. - - Lovoll, W. H. M. TAURANGA _ _ Bodoll. Jamea TBAWAMUTD _ Stlchbury, J. A, THAMES - .. - Hansen, J. E. TUAKAU _ - - Walker, Thoa. WADE , _ _ Dunn.S. WAIORONGOMAI _ Soppett, J. WHANGAREI „ _ Oonyngham and Co. WOODLANDS - - Walkato Land Abso oiation NELSON, MOATE, & CO., WHOLESALE AND RETAIL TEA MERCHANTS, BLXNXMKRB, AND IMPORTERS, OHBISTOHUBOH, DDNEDIN, WKLLIHOTOS, AND 153, QUEEX-ST,, Auckland XV7- OMAN'S IPRIEND, WOMAN'S FRIEND. Tjy OMAN'S 'D 1 RIE ND. MRS DR. STUART'S FAMOUS FAMOUS FEMALE T) EME DIE S. EMA L E it EMB DIE S. CURE HEADACHE. NERVOUSNESS, HYST&AIA. PAINS iN THE BACK, FLU6HHS, WHITES, WEAKNESS. IRRKGU LARITY, LANGUOR, AND THE DE PRESSIONS PECULIAR TO FEMALE EXPERIENCE. MRS DR STUART Has for years dovoted especial attention to the disorders common to her sex, and in her Reme dies ladieß have the greatest boon over intro duced to public notice. Many years' exporienco in the largest female practice in the metropolis, comprising every age, temperament, and com plaint, lias afforded ample opportunity for tho most thorough trial of the Medicines reputed to be of Tiilue, and the Remodiya now introduced to tho ladies of Auckland have won the highest esteem and praises from innumerable mothers and daughters restored to strength, regularity, and all tliu blessings of sound health. MRS DR~STUART'S LADIES' TONIC, 3s anb 13 6d Peh Bottle. This is essentially a Female Tonic. It con tains tho clemonts requisite for the peculiar constitution of weman. Whatever of tbJuc there may be In tha legion of quacks and nos trums imposed upon a too-Kcnerous and oon flding public for tho stronger sex, they nave provod thorasclTOß to bo utterly valueless for omale nso. For loss of appetite, colour and spirits, palpitation of the heart, unfltness for oxercise or work, this Tonlo is the surest, mildest, and most agreeable streagth-glver over brought before suffering women. MRS DrTsTUARTS LADIES' CALENDAR PILLS, 2s 6d and 4b 6d Per Box. Tho valuo of these Pills for periodical u»e cannot well bo over estimated. They are prompt and certain in their action. They pre vent suffering, discomfort, and anxiety, and are truly the Females' Friend. MRS DR~STUART'S LADIES' APERIENT PILLS, Is Cd Per Box. These Pills aro highly rocommanded for Ice digestion. Headache, Biliousness, Liver Com plaints (the latter are frequently the cause of irregularity), Giddiness, t Constipation^ and especially in conjunction with the Calendar Pills, with which it U suggested (for reasons fully explained in circulars accompanying Medicines) they should be obtained. All who havo used these Remedies testify to tho kindliness and regularity of the monthly sickness. In many cases of paleness, debility, and loss of appetite of months duration, causing the gravest fears of consumption, tho judicious uso of the Pills and Tonic has restored the bloom of health, strength, and enjoyment of food. The attention of lady principals, matrons of pnblio and private institutions, mothors, mil liners, dressmakers, shop-girls, domestic ser vants, factory girls, and all engaged in seden tary occupations or closely confined situations, Is called to the unequalled Tonic and corrective virtues of these famous Remedies. Circulars, with full directions and valuable hints from Mrs Dr. Stuart, accompany eaoh bottle and box of the Remedies. Ladies, see advertisement in the " Herald." Prepared for the proprietor— W. G. THORNTON, Esq.. At the Laboratory, New Pake Road, London, England. sole wholesale and retail agents foe auckland, n.z.— MR S. GILBERT, Chemist, (Noxt to Lennox's, Stationer), QUKEN-STREET; MR T. A. CRAWFORD, Chemist, NEWTON. To bo had of all respcctablo Chemists and Druggists. WOMAN'S~FRIEND. ROSY CHEEKS, APPETITE, and VIGOUR OUS HEALTH. MRS DR. STUART'S FAMOUS FEMALE TONIC. READ. READ. THAMES CARRIAGE AND DRAI FACTORY. JAMES MACKIE, Pbopbwtob, VICTORIA-STREET EAST, AUCKLAND, Repairs of every description In Wood and ron neatly executed on the shortest notice. Springs made and repaired. Always on Hand—A large quantity of Lamps, also Ironbark Shafts and Spokes, Red Gum Felloes, and Hobaxt Town Hardwood. N.B.—COUnto Ordar* tmnutnallr ittan rind tO. OACH FROM DEVONPORT TO LAKE TAKAPUNA. Additional Runs, to meet the convenience of the Public. TIME-TABLE. Coach leaves Devon- Coach Leaves Lake port Post-offlce, School-house. 8.20 a.m. 9.5 a.m. 10.30 „ 11.15 „ 2 P.m. 2.15 p.m. 4.30 „ 5.15 „ Sundays, 11. 0 a,m. 11.45 a.m. •* p.m. 5 t>.m. I)AVI3 BROTHERS, Propriotors. "DUTCHER AN D (JoTj if PORT-BT, AND QUEENST WHARF, STEVEDORES, RECEIVING AND FORWARDING AGENTS. WOOL STOKED AKD DUMPED POR SHIPMENT. BALLAST SOPPMED, I



jt/TAPS, BOOKS, ATLASES. EDGAU WILKINSON, Map & jßgokbio.usr,,; 1, Exchange Chambers, Queen-street (Entrant* in Durham-street). Invites everyone to call and see bis selection of above. Books of Travel, Popuiar N6vels, Children's Books, Albums, ' Purses, Ladies' Companions, &cvi TEA/ Unrivalled /typ 18 /O/ o v b.M/. i / M^ I /CD/ ABOUNDING ■ : Ay ■- ft y/ A^y Strength / AND 4IIGH QUALITY/ 15 p. hollis-s ljinb olp XV« coaches. LEAVE ONEHUNGA-Manukau Hotel-7.50,' 8,8.15, 9.15,9.45,10.30,11.15 a.m., 12.15,1,1.30. Mft -8,1,5,6 p.m. Mondays-&30 p.m. Saturdays -5.30, 6 p.m. Sundays-8.30 a.m., 12 noon, 4.50 ] P.m. • >'s LEAVE AUCKLAND-Greyhound Hotel 9, 9.15, 10.30,11 a.m., 12.15, 1, 2, 2.45, 3.15. i, JU6, 5.15,6, 6.30, 7 p.m. Mondays—ll p.m. Saturdays —10,11 p.m. Sundays—lo a.m., 2,6 p.m. ... :S, Single Faro, Is; Itotnrn Faro. Is Gd. ■ , m Tickets sold by the dozen:—To and from One-; , hnnga, 7s; to and from Greenwood's Corner, m | | to and from Brown-street, Kpsom, sa. ; ..->■ "'• R. V. HOIiLIS Proprietor. ~i :Z