N.Z. CONGREGATIONAL UNION.

, «. Public Mooting. Thk third public mooting under tho auspices of tho New Zealand Congroga- j tional Union, took place lant night in tho Bcrosford-street Church, the Roy. W. H. West, LL.B., being in tho chair, wlulo members of tho Union occupied seats upon tho platform. Tho attendance, liowovor, was only moderate After the usual opening of prayer and praise, in the absence of Rev. W. J. Habens, B.A. (who wok unavoidably absont through illness) tho Rev. .'. Robebtsoh rieliverqd (in nddroftn upon "Tho History of Congregationalism." After some prefatory remarks upon the impossibility of giving a fair narrative of its history in a 30 minutes' epitome, tho speaker went on to say that Koliert Brown, who flourinhed in tho time of Elizabeth, was tho first to give practical expression to those characteristic principles upon which modern Congrega tionalism was founded. They took from him their original name of Separatists, which wns ultimntoly change;! into Jn dopondentß. Tho speaker went On to point out tho large share which tho Independents had in the pioneer work of colonisation in America, whero Congregationalism nourished side by side with tho Baptists who wore like them in form of church government. They had also to recognise thore the value and importanco of the Presbyterian Alliance, which absorbed 1,000 of their churches. Revorting to tho reign of Charles 11., M r Roburtson rapidly glanced at tho various disabilities which were im pssed upon the Nonconformists, pointing out as ho did so how nobly those who were : then persecuted for conscience' sake re mained Rteadfast and firm. Coming down to comparatively recent times, he said that when tho ancierit seats of learning in Eng land wore at last thrown open to the Non conformists, the eon of a Nonconformist minister carried oft' the Senior Wrangler ship at Cambridge as 6oon after wardß aB it was possible to do so. On the very next opportunity the same honour was secured by the son of a Baptist clergy man, now Professor Aldis, of Auckland. Years ago, too, there was in Auckland a Freedom of Religion Society, which was led by the Rev. Thos. Earner, and prominently supported by Messrs Daldy, Firth, Gonie, andßattray. ' To their energy and influence was due in large measure the fact that in this colony there was no connection be tween the State and any particular church. We carried out Cavour's great principle of a "Free Church in a Free State." Congregationalism taught that creeds wer.i unnecessary to the existence of tho Christian faith. In fact, it was un wise and impossible to make men think .■iliko. Congregationalism inculcated the necessity of lighting against sacerdotalism, and of refusing to submit to the domination of Pope, priest, or Synod. Choir : " How Lovely are the Messen gers." The Rev. H. J. Lewis (Nelson) delivered an address upon "Congregational Principles." He said that the fundamental principles of Congregationalism were—"Christian Life, tho basis of Church membership ; Christian Brotherhood, the bond or Church fellow ship ; Christian Liberty, the condition of Church efficiency." Tho ABC of their principles was that the members of their churches should be Christians, and they scouted the idea that children were made Christians by tho sprinkling of water from priestly fingers. They insisted upon the regeneration effected by the power of the Holy Ghost. With regard to their second principle, the organisation of Christians into churches was necessary in every way. \b to the third principle, they believed in no restrictions upon their freedom, except s ich as were suggested by Christian cour tesy and inspired by Chriatian love. This belief took two practical forms. They be lieved that every church should be perfectly free from all external control. In fact, every one of their churches was a Christian republic, and its pastor an elected president. Congregationalism was really a Christian democracy. They believed also in tho personal freedom of every individual member, holding him bound, however, by tho solemn law of the will of Christ. Othor churches were now running after their principles,-and every one was now becoming Congrcgationalised. The admission of lay men to tho Weeleyan Conferences, and the genoral allowance of congregations to exercise a potent voice in choosing their pastors, wore all significant evidences of this. Choir: "0, Thou that Bringeat Good Tidings." Tho Rev. Dr. Roseby, M.A., LL.D. (Dunedin), thon eloquently spoke upon " The Outlook of Congregationalism.'1 Ho said that the force of democracy was every where asserting itself-the government of tho pooplo in the interests of the people. Monarchy was only tolerated when hedged in by limitations—because it was virtually a mere executive force moved by the people's will. Even the special rights of tho aristocracy in the government of the nation were hardly worth more than a few years' purchase. People nowadaye were not merely satisfied with being well-governed ; they wanted to beself-governed. Hesharedin that feeling to the utmost fibre of his being. It was a curious anomaly, however, that while the peoplo insisted upon self frovernment in secular matters, they were disposed to leave religious matters in the hands of a sort of priestly caste. The great mass of the Christian world—the Roman Catholics and other episcopal churches— were content to accept their faith at the hands of a spiritual aristocracy. The only respectable reason given for this Btate of things was the old one of credo cxperto, but if they distrusted the expert he did not see tho wisdom of believing in him. The animating principle of Congregationalism was that which in evory other form of thought and action was now obtaining recognition. It was the self-dotormining principle of the now era of democracy—the restored fran chise of the primitive churches. To these things was the religious world trending. The meeting thon concluded with re liL'ious oxercifioe.

BAPTIST SOIREE.

Welcome and Farewell Meeting.

The soiree to welcome -Pastor Thomas Spurgeon and bid farewell to Pastor Rice took place last evening in the Choral Hall, which was prettily decorated for the occa sion. Tea was served in relays in the ante room. The public meeting followed, and was crowded to excess. Mr F. Battley presided, and delivered a brief introductory speech, in the course of which he related the cir cumstances connected with Mr Spurgeon's visit to England. Mr Kelsey followed, congratulating Mr Spurgeon on his safe return home. Mr Spurgeon was received with enthu siastic and continued applause. He re gretted that their dear friend Mr Driver, in whom be had found a brother, was not with them to-night. He had tarried in Dunedin, and would call at Wellington, where he had promised to afford supply, on his way up. But he would shortly be with thorn. Now that he had returned, words failed him, and thoughts seemed dull by the pressure of them, and he had difficulty in showing them the thoughts and emotions that woro surging up in his mind, and were choking the entrances. In tho months to come ho did not think he had too much time in which to express his joy and gratitude to them. If his eyes had been watched a few minutes previously, tears expressive of his joy would have been found there. If thore was any joy in the service of the best of masters, and if there was any joy in a thrill of sym pathy that passed through closely-united hearts, then they were very happy. But if they were happy, should they not also be humble, and that very night he was oppressed by the memory of God's good ness as he saw His finger in the good things they had mentioned. Let them bless their heads and hearts as they recognised the goodness of the Great Giver. He was glad on their account for what good had been done for them dur ing his absence, and also for God's benefi cence to him on his travels. There were some who had flown to another world since he was last here, but they should not sorrow for them. Some of them looked older, and for himself he felt that there was a spark of juvenescence within him still, and that there was a few years of service left for him to do. They had to thank the Lord for providing for them in spiritual things ; and now on his return he hardly kne<v who was the pastor—Mr Rice or himself, or whether it was a matter of co-partnership. When he was going away, his feara were that they should not hare the supply which they desired. They had asked tor a good man, one able to reach the ears of the multitude, and God had said Amen, and they had to thank Him for Mr Rice. Then God had prospered them in their building operations. Some people said they progressed slowly. But they did not wish them to pro gress more slowly, did they ? When he antered that building, he was filledi with a pirit of gratitude for every brick and stone, He congratulated himself oo having

iscaped tho troubles and frorrZfr^ ipon the construction of thhVi*"™^ md pointed out tho lean annl some of the deacons had now *** M :hc people for their generosity fo^Si iin R towards the work, and ' Z "WJ ;o tho freedom with which dmi .• % soured in from friendß in the X W then there was another and a cX,. 00?1!. ng, and that was the dewtffi ] bIS io freely on the Mount of Hebron Sr^t rinra that ho had received from i Zealand homo was the blessedini s "* jf 50 convert, at the speoilfj^N was compelled to announceT Be Metropolitan Tabernacle befrL V ti» preach. Ho did not k no » ?'** heoplo thought ho preached tW°* * but, .ie hnd a blesaed time himAu "'H that he could preach till mSvf4l* know tlitft what God bad Zf S' couli also do amongst tho perm!* iJ er' Bi During his absencehehad&eE'o^ covenant sliowored ap«n y^tti the Lord had undone hh ?a houso and let the diamondj ufa if they wore drops of rain rT« greatest jewel of nil—the KohiL, .J* Adelaide on the way back ■ aniH " had hin back bent with tho blußhinol, thick upon him. Ho had preactt?"'ll place where his mighty father lt »,H tomed to raise his voice, and had _i "^ pied the placo of the great Sir RokSS* Mr Spurgeon proceeded to refert^ pleasures of re-union with his fa^ England, and mentioned his labour of v? in collecting funds for the '»«ir* Tabernacle. He read M b,, entries from his subscription' boo. i* comprised donations to the anjounto('{?S for the Tabernacle fund. The <2S* portion of Mr Spurgeon'saddresiSi eloquent, and he was enthuEiasti^' 11' 1 plauded on resuming his eeat. ■■•■^f'? The Chairman announced thatdutin«. progress of the meeting Mr 3, ]j2J had received from a brother a doiS" £25 towards the building fund, ; ' Mr Heath expressed the indebted™, tho members of the Tutor's Bible(V Mr Rice, while Mr Whytock w MI 3 have spoken on behalf of the Jloontf Church, but could not trust hisfet&J The following addrees was tleaiSj Mr S. H. Matthews, and presented?) iticoi It was accompanied by a mm! sovereigns i—" Auckland BapHstTL Auckland, 25th February, 1885. S Rev. \Villiam E. Rice. .Dear ft 2' Brother,—On behalf of this ChaaL have to convey to you the grateful tw! of itn members for your willing ai|2 response to the call we made upouJfofi Spurgeon, for ministerial help <j_i'' pastor's absence from Auckland,?}!: faithful preaching of the Gospel of 1W of God to the large congregati<roifiiMU assembled in the chapel and Chord Btju been owned and blessed by Hisim salvation of very many eouls, and tluel ing and strengthening of God'spm Under your care, our aKnatTi Church work have been wel iiijijj and have prospered. Throughout«, ministry here, you have won the eaten, affection of the Church and peeplsofim land, who will hold you in greatfoinm branco. In bidding you farewell, tßw for the welfare of yourself and f-AJ the blessing of God may ever rest upoa^ make you wise in winning Foul!-,f(j| glory. Ploaso accept the acconpuj purse of eovereigns as a token of grateful thanks of this Church and tow gation. (Signedbyallthedeaconß,)"i]it| expressed hie indebtedness to the kih whom he was about to be eoparated said hie time had been pleasantly pus but the separation from his wife and fa had been longer than he expected, vi was now glad to hand over tie CMi Mr Spurgeon's care, not less prosperous when he left it. Deacons and meniaiji alike supported him. He was leaviip week for Adelaide, where he migltpafi settle, but if not ho would go hoiili, 1 proceedings concluded with prayer wiS Benediction. Hymns wcro rendered during tit eg ipg by a full choir under Mr Theo. C^e senr. ;!

IT CONQUERS PAIN.

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A Delighted Alderman.

An Injury of Fourteen Yeanf SU-SH Rolloved. ;1! Sydney, November 21,1881.-DeatM> 11 years ago I was thrown from a WJJ injured mv hip. '.which has oaM»,TO(E suffering ever since, njoreespMlulf""' any sign of a chango in Uio wea>li»£iS times I have been quite lame aMjJIJ Eo about without the aid of R ™sffi ast week I had anothor attBCK, I*)™ more severe than any togWfiffii ing on your advice, I tried ■■MSSffl and am thankful to Ray, wHhßrirpri«» being now free from pain and caBwWjJS suffering the intense agony '■MfW I have only used half a bottlwnMM It to bo one of tho mostwondorfulWJWsH tried, and I can sincorely recomiMWlW anyone suffering similarly to m«i»i Yours faithfully, o T.JW* [Mr Perco is an Alderman Of OwJffiH KtwMwn, as also Secretary of fteaww Mo) bournoCoal Company (Um^lß Scribe of No. 1 Grand Division Somof ™ anoe-l WHOLESALE DEPOT KOrt ArCKLISt* M. LEVY H 0,, QUEKN-BTRKKT.



Auctions B. 0. CAKE,] [B. D. TONKS. TOMORROW, At 12 o'clock. CARRIAGES, BUGGIES, WAGGONS, SINGLE AND DOUBLE HARNESS. WHIPS. WHIPS. WHIPS. B. TONKS & CO. WILL sell on tho abovo dato, at 12 o'clock, 12 Carriages, Buggies and Waggons 2a Sot« Single and Double Harness 200 Driving Whips. B. 0. OAUII] [B. S, TOKKB WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4/ At Twolvo o'Clock. QJT, TTELIER'S ! qT. TTELIER'S ! WE HAVE RECEIVED INSTRUCTIONS TO SELL ON THE. ADOVK DATE, THIS Xpßß¥ "yALUABUE TESTATE, COMMANDNG SOME OF THE FINEST POSITIONS FOR RESIDENCES AXKWHEKEE AEOCIT THE SUIStJRiW OF AUCK LAND. MAGNIFICENT SUBURBAN SITES. FINE RESIDENCE SITES. FOR POSITIVE. SALE. FOR POSITIVE SALE. BTBAMER LEAVES FOR THE ST. HELIKR'S WHABP DAILY Plans ready on Thursday, the 19th inst, B, TOMKS & CO., Auctioneers, w, a. cochuanb] [jas. oacbe TO-MORROW, At 11 o'clock. WALNUT DRAWING ROOM SUITE. PARLOUR BILLIARD TABLE. VERANDAH BLINDS. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. riYHE subscribers will sell by auction, at JL their Rooms. Queonstrcet, on Friday, 27th Febrmary, at 11 o clocto HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. consißtiDg of ' Walnut Drawing-room Suite, Parlour Billiard Table (complete). Couches, Mantel Mirrors, Fenders. Carpets, Verandah Blinds, Iron and Wood Bedsteads, Pfilliiisßes. Mattressea. Pillows, Chests Drawors. Woehßtands and Ware, Mirrors, Dressing TRbles, Cot and Mattress. Wool Mats, Wardrobe, Feather Bed, Wood and Cane-Boatod Chairs. Pictures, Oilcloth, Meatsafes, Plated Ware, Dinner Ware, Tableß, Kitchon Utensils &C., &C, itc. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. W. S. COCHRAJJ^j [JAS. DACRE MONDAY, MA?«CH 2. BT ORDER OF THE REGISTRAR OF THE SUPREME CODKT OF NEW ZEALAND, NORTHERN DISTRICT, AUCKLAND. IMPROVED FARM, RANGMOHIA, WAIKATO. THE subscribers have been favoured with instructions to Bell at their Land Mart. Quoenetrett, on Monday. March Znd, at 12 o'elosk noon, by order of the Registrar afore said, ALL THAT FIRST-CLAS3 IMPROVEB FARM, situate at Rangiaohla, in the Waikato District, and now in tho occupation ot Mr Andrew Ramsay. Thn farm conaiafaof 300 acres, being allotments 192,193,195,19 G. 197, and 198 of Parish »f Pnui, the who c of which is fenced and subdivided int» suitable good-sized pad docks, and la in eood grass and cultivation. There is a good dwelling-houße and extensive and substantial out-buildings on the property. The Auctioneers can confidently recommend this farm as one of the best of its size In the wallcato. For further particulara apply to the Auctioneers, whore the conditions of sale may be seen. SAMUEL COCHRANE ft SON, Auctioneers, W, g. COCHRANE] JAS, DACRE MONDAY, MAROH 2. CHURCH MISSION ESTATE, KAITAIA. SUBDIVIDED HIO FARM AND VILLAGE ALLOTMENTS. ffiHE Subscribers have received ioetruc- X tlonß to Soil by Public Auction, at their Land Mart, iBS, Queenstroot, on Monday, March 3, at 12 o'clock, lie well - known ESTAIE OF THE CHURCH MISSIONARY SOCIETY; at KAITAIA, having extensive front aoes to the Eaitoia Klver and to the wain road to Minganui. The property has been carefully surveyed and subdivided into Farm bnd Villago Sections, ranging from 1 acre to 537 acres, PJans can now be obtained at the offices of the Auctioneers. Terms: Ona-third 'cash; bala&co can remain (or three {ream at 8 per cent. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. TO-MORROW, At 10 o'clock. AUCTION SALE, ROBERT BRADLEY WILL Sell by Auction, at his Rooms, Karangahopo Road, on abovo date, Hay. Stsaw, Chaff, Farm and Garden Pro dupe 5 Tons Hobart Potatoes, Waikato - grown. Splendid sample. 50 CasesAssortedPean.Plamß.andDamsonß 20 Backs Maize 6 Backs Peanuts ROBERT BRADLEY, Auctioneer. THURSDAY, MARCH 12. 6OUTH PACIFIC PETROLEUM Co. (No Liability). . SALE OF FORFEITED SHARES THROUftH NON-PAYMENT OF 18th CALL. CARTER, SMITH, & Co. TTAVE been instructed by the Manager JjL of the above Company to sell by auction on Tburaday, 12th March, 1885, at 2 p.m., at &eir Mart at Gisborne, ALL SHARES upon which the Call has not keen paid by noon on day of sale. "~ „ TO-MORROW. DURHAM YARDS. PIRST-CL4SS HOODED BUGGY, HORSE AND HARNESS. riIHE undersigned have received inetruc- I tions from C. J. Stone, Esq., to Bell at the Vorham Yards, on Friday noxt, Hla really sood turn - out, consisting ot DOUBLE BUGGY (Hooded) in flrßt-olasa order, and nearly as good as new. SET of HARNESS CHESTNUT HORSK, acouetomed to draw the Bugerjs Btacnoh and quiet HUNTER & NOLAN. . •



TO-MORROAY. THE HAYMARKET. FOR SALE, at tho Haymnrkot, on Fri day next, February 27,1585, ex Oroti, from Waitara, 11 GOOD YOUNG HORSES, coneisjting of— 1 Active Horses, snitablo for Conch 5 Medium Draughts 5 Light Harness Horses and Hacks. ALFRED BUCKLAND. TOMORROW. TUB HAYMARKET, 3710R SALE, it tho Hnymnrkofc, on J Friday next. Fob. :>7, at 1-' o'clock, RIFLEMAN, by Musket, I years old A MARK, I years, by .Krotite, out, of a Dainty Ariel niaro Also, 2 DRAUGHT HORBK& 3 ' ,nAYS \ND HARNESS, from Vne^HAMKS' aLj\RED BUCKLAND. TO-MORROW. TUE HAYMARKET. FOR SALE, at tho Haymarket, on Friday next, Fob. 27, 2 FARM WAGGONS, mado by tho Bay of Islands Waggon and Carriage Company. ALFRED BUCKLAND. /COUNTRY CATTLE SALES. Otohuhu-Mr,John's ltesldenco, Saturday, Feb. 23 Pukokoho—Monday, March 2 Waiuku—Saturday, March 7 ALFRED BUCKLAND. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 23. IMPORTANT SALE OF FARM STOCK. FOR SALE, at the residence of Mr John Johns, Otahuhu (who is leaving the farm), on Saturday, February 2S, at 12 o'clock, THE WHOLE OF HIS STOCK ns follows:— 20 Quiet Cows in milk 20 Good Cowa forward in calf 50 Head Mixed Cuttlo 10 Half-bred Alderneys Tho Prizo Filly at the late Show 10 Working Horses 10 Colts andjlacks 3 Farm Mare 3 (foals at foot) 2 Riding Maree, in foal vi. Hippocampi! with foals at foot to Hippocampus G Timor Ponies 50 Kwoe in lamb 2 Pigs 100 Fowls Double-shaft Waggon, Tip Drays, Buggy. Spring Cart, i Double fuirow Ploughs, a Singlofurrow Plough, Mould Plough, 2 Horse Hayrakcs, Obaffonttcr. 1 sots Harrows. Disk Harrow, tftiaitt Harrow, Gruober Roller, Mowing Mnchino, Harness, and sundries 150 sacks Outs 2 stocks Straw 3 stsrksllay (Stack Oaten Sheaves Luncheon provided. ALFRED BUCKLAND. ■piOR PRIVATE SALE! 150 TWO-TOOTH EWES, of good quality SHROPSHIRE DOWN, OXFORD DOWN. SOUTH DOWN. AND LINCOLN HAMS. ALFRED BUCKLAND. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 28, At 2 O'Clook. ROBERT BRADLEY WILL sell by auction at his rooms, Hbrangahapo Road, on above date, HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE - Chairs, Tables, Crockory, Glassware and Table Cutlery, &c. &o. 00-inch Bicycle, Coventry maker Fowls, Ducks, &c. Also, Invoices of Brushware Hfcady-mado Clothing. Sheeting, &c. ROBERT BRADLEY, Auctioneer. TO-MORROW. DURHAM YARDS, FTIHE undersigned have rocoivod instruc- I tions to sell, to morrow (Friday), at VI o'clock, THE WELL-KNOWN HURDLE HORSE H AREA WAY. HUNTER & NOLAN, Auctioneers. TOMORROW. HUNTER & NOLAN VILL HOLD THEtB ry EEKLY SALE TOMORROW (FRIDAY) AT THE DURHAM YARDS, or HORSES, BADDLEIW GRAIN and BEED Also, 9 English Jlogskin Saddles and Bridles 1 do. Lady's Hado'le and liridle. Also, without reserve, j[) Hacks Maiza 300 Empty Sacks. DURHAM YAKDB. FOH BALE, at the Durham Yard*, ovary Tnoadny, at 11 o'olook, HIDHSI. TALLOW, WOOL, and 823N8 mmTJW AND NOLAN TP E A C O 0 X, • OPTICIAN, MATHEMATICAL AND NAUTICAL INSTRUMENT MAKER, Bhortland-btbeet. ALWAYS IN BTOCK- Bpectacles and Kye-glasses of every kind as aoourate fit guaranteed Opera Glasses of superior quality Telescopes, Binocular Field Glasses and Microscopes, powerful and cheap Theodolites, Mining Compasses, Drainage Levels Abney Levels, Prlßmatio Compassoß Drawing Instruments, Scales, Parallel Rolen Ships' Logs Sextants, Compasses, Binnacles Barometers, Thoimometors, Hydrometers Eloccrlo Boris, Bittorieß. and Fittings MagneHo and Galvanic Medical Machines Magic Lanterns and Slides, Hand Magnifiers Stereoscopes and Slides, Graphoscopes Steam Ounces and Tubing, Salinometors Amateur Photographic Cameras JUST RECEIVED— Bolf-registering Aneroid Barometers INSTUUMENT3 OS EVERT KIND EHPAIEBD, OPPOSITE THE POST-OFFICE. m T> T> ROCT BR, OCULIST OPTICIAN, Of Christohurch, is now on a visit to Auckland, for a short time, only;'and maybe Consulted on all Diseases otrhe Bye, and for the proper ad justment of Spectacl3s, With regard to the Diseases of the Eye, there may be considered two distinct kinds of treatment, viz., the Medical and the Optical; the Medical to the Physician, the Optical to the Oculist OPTicmN. Entirely two-thirds of the diseases are due to optical defects. Blindness, Squint Eyes*. Headaches, Neuralgia of theFaceandTemnles,Deafness,and Inflammation of the Ej as are frequently caused by optical defects, and ate Prevented and Cured, without operations, by properly adapted Spectacles, made to correct the defective por tion of tho eye. There are over 500.0TQ various combinations of Spectacles required to correct these defects—impossible to'be kept in stock by any Optician, even In London, therefore, must be ground expressly to meet each individual case. T. R. PROCTER received the highest award granted for the manufacture of Spectacles in every combination of spherical and cylindri cal form required, at tho International Exhibi tion, N.Z, viz., a Certificate and Gold Medal. T.R.P. haß for many years made an especial study of thejoptlcal means necessary to remedy the defects of the astigmatic or weak-sighted eyes, and this oxporienoe. combined with the uppliaaces for manufacturing, enables him fre quently to relieve even the otherwise hopeless CMOS. <■ No Charge for Consultation. Address:— . THREE DOORS FROM THEATRE KOXAL ! VICTORIA-STREET.



SHALDERS SON, BROWN* CO., QUEEN STREET. THE SALE OF JOHN COSGRAVE & CO.'S 6 BANKRUPT STOCK„ Q HAS NOW COMMENCED, H l> C\ lii commencing tins our >* lj J£ FIRST SALE, y 0 wo beg to state to tho public that we are m fi NOT m going- to continue in a condition of Q bj" CHRONIC SELLING-OFF, Q but that the Sale must bo SHORT AND SHARP, ~ CQ and, to effect this, prices will bo Q W WONDERFULLY REDUCED, d H . *\ yj as all tho . W J BANKRUPT STOCK MUST BE SOLD J & q\ before Autumn Shipments are opened. « — o Heads of Families, Country Settlers and Storekeepers would find it to their advantage to lay in a STOCK OF DRAPERY at the Immense Sale now being held at SHALDERS SON, BROWN & CO., 204 AND 206 QUEEN STREET. T.&S.MORRIN&GO. LIMITED, HARDWARE MERCHANTS, &c. , „..„ j33L_ Importers of Machinery, &c, &c. Indents executed for every description of Hard ware on most favourable terms. T. &. S. M. & Co., Ld. have now in Stock, Combined Band and Circular Saws for Hand or Power, complete with Saws. BAND SAWS FOR HAND POWER. BAND SAWS FOR HAND POWER DRILLING MACHINES. DRILLING MACHINES. BOLT & NUT SCREWING MACHINES. BOLT & NUT SCREWING MACHINES. PIPE SCREWING MACHINES. PIPE SCREWING MACHINES. TINSMITH'S TOOLS. SQUARING SHEARS. SQUARING SHEARS. CIRCLE CUTffERS ROLLERS. ROLLERS. SAVAGING & PANING DOWN MACHINES. FOLDERS. FOLDERS. BEADING Us BURRING MACHINES. GROOVING MACHINES. WIRING MACHINES. HAND SAVAGES. ANVILS. HATCHET STAKES, PUNCHES, STOVES, &c. T. & S. MOKKIN & CO., LIMITED, FURNISHING IRONMONGERS, QTJBBN STREET. AMATEUR FRET CUTTING MACHINES, 8 PATTERNS.



THE SALE OF A WHOLESALE WAREHOUSEMAN'S STOCK, VALUED AT £l(),000, HAS . lOW COMMENCED. SAMUEL COOMBES & CO., CANADA BUILDINGS, QUEEN-STREET,



WOMAN'S TCIRIEND. WOMAN'S FRIEND. ■fTTT OMAN'S Tjl RIE ND. MRS DR. STUART'S FAMOUS KAMOU3 FEMALE T)EMEDIES, BMALB XXiEMBDIBS. CURE HEADACHE, NERVOUSNESS, HYSTERIA, PAINS IN TUB BACK. FLUSHKB, WKAKNES3, lUREGULAItITY, LANG UOR. AND THK DEPttKSSIONS PKCU LIAIt TO FKMALE EXPERIENCB. MRS DR STUART Han for roars devoted especlaj attosHan to the disorders common to her sex, snd In her Rem« (lira Indies h«vo thp grsulost boon ovor intro nucod to public notrec Many rears' oxporionce In the largest female praclico In tho metropolis, oomprislng evorr age, fomfersmant. and cona plaint, haa afforded amplo opportflnlty far the most thorough triftl of tho Meaicjnea roputed to bo of talno. and the Romodlcs now Introduced to tho ladies of Auckland have won tho highest esteem and praises from Innumerable mothon and daughters restored to strength, regularity, and all tie blusstngs of sonnd health. MRS DR7~STUART'S LADIES' TONIC, 3a and ia Bo Per Bottle. This Is essentially a Fomnlo Toaifl. It eon wilns the elements requisite for tho peculiar cqpßtitullon of woman, Whatnver of value tHare nlay be In the legion of attacks »nd nos trums imposed upon a too-generous apd con- UdinK public for tbno etrongor sex, tboy have proved themselves to be ntt<jrly wiujefesn for femnlo use. For loj>» of anpotjto, colOTir nnd ■spirits, palpitation of the heart, unfltncea for Bxercise or work, this Tonic is tho surest, mildest, and n>oßt agreeable strength-giver over brought befqro suffering wonion. MRS DRTbTUARTB LADIES' CALENDAR PILIyS, 2s 6d and la 6d Per Box. . Tho value of theso Pills for periodical tise cannot woll be over estimated. They are prompt and certain in their action. They pre vent suffering, dieoomfort, and anxiety, and are truly the Foraales' Friend. MRS DITsTUART'S LADIES' APERIENT PILLS, .la 6d Per Bos. ThOBB Pills are highly recommended for In digestion. Headache, Biliousness, Liver Com plainta (tho latter aro frequently the causo of irregularity), Giddiness, Constipation, and especially in conjunction with tho Calendar Pills, with which it Is suggested (for reasons fully explained in circulars accompanying Medicines) they should be obtained, All who have used theso Remedies testify to tho kindliness and regularity of the monthly sickness. In many oasos of paleness, debility, and loss appetite of months duration, causing the gravest tears of consumption, the judicious use ot tha PRIs and. Tonio has restored the bloom ot health, Btrength, and enjoyment of food. The attention of ladjr principals, matrons of tmblio and private institutions, mothers, mil liners, dressmakers, shop-girls, domestic! ser- Tants, factors girls, and alf engaged in seden tary ocounfltlons or closely confined situations, to called tmhe unequalled Tonio and corrective virtues of these famous Romediei. Circulars, with full directions and valuable hints from Mrs Dr. Stuart, accompany oaoh bottle and box of the Remedies. Ladles, see advertisement in the " Herald," Prepared for the proprietor— W. G. THOKNTON, Esq., at the llaboratoky, new pakk r.qai), London, England. sole wholesale and ketaiii agents tob auckland, n.z,— MR S. GILBERT, Chemist, (Next to Lennox's, Stationer), QUEEN-STREET; MR T, A. CRAWFORD, Chemist, NEWTON. To be bad of all respectable Chemists and Druggists. WOMAN"S^RIEND. ROSY CHEEKS, APPETITE, and VIGOUR OUS HEALTH. MRS DR. STUART'S FAMOUS FEMALE TONIC. . , READ READ. "H/'OtOTrS SCHNAPPS Is a good medicinal '" beTerage for regclatiaff tie organg of tie 1 body. Be cur« yon obtain wolfe'S.



NELSON, MOATE&Co/s CELEBRATED CHALLENGE i Lb ej_b / _*£&_■ / DRINK NELSON, MOATE & CO.'B CELEBRATED PYRE BLENDED TEAS. Hundred* arc trying to copy, and many arc advertising Common MUcturea a* Blended Tea to mislead tlio ptAUc For Government Analysis boo Circulars. ASK FOR NELJSON, MOATE & CO.'S NATVR.iL FLAVOURED TEAS. Tlioy bavo lioon awarded GOLD AND KILYEIt MEDALS FOR PURITY, STRENGTH, and VALUE. EXTRACT FROM PRESS: ---" Al' tha To.ts of this firm are Bought nnd Blended by Mr. NELSON, a Pro reoslonol Taster and Blender of Repute." NELSON, MOATE & Gc.'b SPECIALTY I 4__^^^^__ I mm nSh | JBBBH—SB—fI— i BLEND. BRANCHES: AUCKLAND, DUNEDIN, CHRIST CHURCH, WELLINGTON, 156. QUEEN-ST., AUCKLAND. AGENTS EVERYWHERE. ———________ ______________ TVGRINE FOR PAINTING ON in the X following colours t—Buff, Pink, Bine, Uieen, Salmon. Lavonder, White, &c, In eheatß of 20 x 15, 2b each; Triangle Shape, assorted cqlours, from 2d each; Ova! Palette Shape, as i sorted colours, from '.'d each; Square Paletta : Shape, assorted colours, from S& each, «- if. Leech, Picture Framsr, Bhortland-strtet, *



TOHN J3UCHANAN, WHOLESALE GROCBK, TEA, COFFEE, & SPICE MERCHANT, CUkSTOMS-STREET> AUCKLAND. Telegraph Andreas: 1 Telephone Ssohange. 11 Eagle," Auokland. I No. 55. The Advertiser desires special attention to his Celebrated Brands of BLENDED INDIA AND UHINA TEAS. Since thoir introduction tho groatly increased demand for them substantially proves their oxcolloncc, and confirms tlio high esteem which tho Public have justly accorded thorn. Tho following distinctive brands all boar his Trado Mark on tho labela, and are packed in lib and Jib paokets, also in 6lb, 101b, and 401b tins, viz :— BLENDED INDIA AND CHINA TEAS. HOUSEHOLD COUNTESS DUCHESS PRINCESS EMPRESS Brands. BLENDED PURE INDIAN TEAS. ZEMINDAR Brand. SPREAD-EAGLE BAKING AND YEAST POWDERS. Theso Powders, since their introduction, linvo been accorded by the public tho re ception thoir excellence deserves, and only req'iiro a trial to bo more universally used. Attention is requosted to the following analytical report:— "Laboratory, Hobson-street. Auckland, June 13.1854.-1 have sampled tho Baking Powder in Ilia bulk, prepared by Mr John Buchanan, Mor- I'.linnt, AU'kluud, and have analysed tho same, and find the constituents pure and well-propor tioned. The result, proves this article to be suporior to any cither imported or colonially proypKred that lias been submitted to mo, and I can, therefore, confidently recommond it to the public—(Signed) .1. A. Pond, Colonial Analyst." Each tin boars his Registered Trado Mark. Sold by Grocers and Storekeepers Generally. "ho STOCK of GENERAL GROCERY and Oilmen's Stores comprises a Splendid Assort ment, which is constantly being replenished by importation!! from European, American, ana Australian Markets. JUST RKCKIVED, EX S.S. BUCKPHALUB, from Calcutta, via Melbourne, 200 DRUMS BULK CASTOR OIL. CATALOGUES ON APPLICATION. To those about to commenco business, attention is drawn to tho great advantage of being in a position to offer the Celebrated and Popular Brands of Spread Eagle Teas, Baking and Yeast Powders, etc., and to secure other special induce ments which I am proparod to offer, TOHN "DUOHANAN, WHOLESALE GROCER, CUSTOMS-STREET, AUCKLAND. JB. B L A I X I E, • VICTORIA-STHKET, IMPORTER OF HUfLDERS' & FURNISH ING IRONMONGERY Direct kisom Manufactukeks, Hbb for Sale, at Low Rates- Carpenters' Tools Nails, Locks, HinKo3 Kitchen Ranges Register Orates, in great Variety Blarblo and enamelled Slate Mantelpieces Largest Stock in Auckland Marblo, Electroplate, Curb, and other Fonders Galvanized Iron, Sheet Loud, and Zino Slate, Cement, una Plaster INSPECTION' INVITED. IX E v l T ■ GUNMAKER. 254, Queen-street, Auckland (Opposite the Cily Market). Established 1859. Intending Buyers «_«__ should inspect Uio ,fft£>%_^ Larok Stock of Broach T__fi_Sg|_. and Muzz'e ■ loading ■^■HBjfck a Guns on hand. Thoy will see the vest valuk in |BS(HBy--/T Auckland. Kvery Gun Iho- _i|Bf!__|__M_. ronijhly examined and gnaran- f TEKKHEFfiif teed boforo doliVory. I Si Hammorlcss Guns, with Sio- V JffiHjjj II iiibn'd Patent Steel Barrels, 12 BfflW'§B nnd 20 gunge; Silver's Patent Anti- tKHSfICi recoil ltult I'lhUjs; Wobloy's Dull Mfflvf Ui>i{ and Irish Constabulary Itovol- NBRInI vein, also lub Now Patent Solt.ex- bIhI trading Revolver: Kynoch's Patent Jjfiil •'Perfect." Reloading Metalllo Ort- •jffll rlrtgo Cases and Crimpers: Eluy's Re-Ell volver Ammunition and Metallic Cartridge B Cases; Newoastle Chilled Shot; Curtisslil and Harvey and Pigon Wilk'a and Lav- Bf I ronce's Gunpowder; Eley's Wadding and EJj Cartridge Caseß; Powder Flasks, Shot Up Pouchct, Game Bags, Gun Cases, Cartri'l ge ■•* Htrlis. Gun Oil, Tow for Gun dunning, For rot Mnzzlos Hnd Polls, Saloon Rifles, Air Canes, Brocchloadlng Tmplomonts, Fishing Taoklo, Cutlery, Firoworks. RKPAIR3, including Browning and Re stocking, specially attendod to, and satisfaction guaranteed. _____ D. EVITT, GUNMAKKR AND IMPOBTEB, 251. QUKEN-STRKKT, AUCKLAND. TEAy Unrivalled /0) OU 8./Q/ i M^ I /yp/ ABOUNDINS /o7 » A*y Strength / AND 'HIGH QUALITY. ■prOt'ICE TO GROWERS OF TO&ACCO. Tho Auckland Tobacco Company (Limited) and the New Zealand Tobacco Growing and Manufacturing Company (Limited) having united, all contracts made by either Company or the purchase of Loaf from farmers will be carried out by tho united Company, who aro iropared to buy for cash, and on application to the undersigned can procure the Customs permit required by the Act prior to removal of any obaceo from a farm. N.B.—The Auckland Tobacco Company (Limited) is tho only.registered Tobacco Manu facturing Company in New Zealand, and Mr August Vollbraoht, formerly working manager of the New Zealand Tobacco Growing and Manufacturing Company (Limited), has no con nection whatever with it. AUSTIN WALSH, Manager Auckland Tobacco Company (Limited). Fort-street, Auckland, February 10,1885. mH- O MAS MA C~IfT"N, JL BRICKLAYER AND BUILDKR. COLLINOWOODBTREKT. Quantities prepared tor the Trade and reliable estimates given. Fumaca work dona in aU branches. Staves, Oopjors, and iatchen Kansea Bet and * CoffltoujUeationsbrroßt attended to, '



PAIN VANfttlSß^ Hamburg Tea Victorious ; Strongly Beoommonded. ~ Karangafcaw Koadi W#j Anokland; NoVenW W Messrs M. Levy &, Coi,7 m ? 5 Havin K been advised to try HmWH Biliousness and IndlMstion,iaid(ft^ most beneficial results, and wjMjWB any person suffAing from above cowl*' give it a trial.-Yours faithfully,- _ -j _____ HAMBURG TEA. , ' HAMBOKSTOA, „ HAMBURG TEA. - - HAMBUKGTBA. HAMBUEB TKA. ■' firatifying Results,^: Pitt-street, Fetauuf'V' Mksprs Ettiorr Bros., ■•_} l)earSirs,-I have pleasure in rMgl^ Emll Frcne's Hambure '?<* »>J°s& suffering from indigestion. I *** '^ and was cured of «ldlßesi i,(' n I , s Jiniii able standing, and haveiseenitw*"., case with equally W^?*!Stft* doubtedly tho bcßt family media" ~ ever taken. •; j ! remain, dear ata^^ abthu^Johnha^ SOLD BY ALL CHEraSTSligf KBBPBES IN NEW Zi-Aww.,. PRICE: ONE SHILWN(^& THB^T, M. LEVY AND Co.i.. AUCKLAND. , 1 " HOUGH ON RATS.'l^«2,Jj_ftSl!*f' --LJZZ^



I 1 HORSES, and Su S,titt JPt OEOWTHKB'H VIOTO"1* Dl SCORIA ASH. n j2fe To Builders and c»"- <^\ I am prepared to «"-f^ n &^^ Three k£k« Scoria Pit. *XW$, Medium, and Screened, ta^AU $ and Onehungfl. O^-SS^' , MboVlr. Co>ichbuilder. view ,^{ undersigned. vw, B""> OnoiiuuKii. J<">-9 IBBS- _^^^S^;



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