THE AUCKLAND RACING CLUB'S SUMMER MEETING.

Second Day.

President: MrThos.Morrln. Vice-Prefent: Mr John Kirkwood. Stewards: MessrJM. Clark, J. Russell, J. 11. M. Carpenter! P. Barber, Thomas Williamson, J. Dilwon E. Mitchelson, M.H.K.; 11. Henderson. Jto: Mr Robt, Graham. Starter :MrThos. Steins. Treasurer: Mr John Marshall. Glerk the Scales: Mr F. W. Marks. Clerk of the C<fie: Mr T. A. Brown. Secretary: Mr W. Peril.

The second day's racing of the A.f. I Summer Meeting took place yestenir '! There was again n large attendance j spectators, and amongst those preifc j were Captain Sterling and the officers of| ( American warship Iroquois, The train! \ rangements to and from tho course wf i slightly bettor than on Boxing Day, lA ] there is certainly a lot of room for fiirtlt improvement. The racing throughout; ti afternoon was of a most interestir character, and Welcome Jack's victory in tli t Racing Club Handicap was received wit|j great favour by the public. There was also great enthusiasm displayad wherii Tigredia returned to tho paddock after thdj Derby, and her popular owner, Captain! Russell, came in for a lot of hand-shaking from his friends. The following are tho details of the running for the various events :—

Derby Stakes of 300sovs,, added to a sweepstakes of 1530va. each. Second horse to receive ISsove. out of the stakes. Colts, Bst. lOlbs.; fillies, Bst. 71bs. Dis tance li miles. Capt. W, R. Russell's blk f Tigredia, by Leolinae—Amohia (Rudings) 1 Mr J. Marshall's b f Necklace, by Musket —Locket (Sutherland) 2 Mr W. Bobbett's b c Tetford, by Musket —Pungawerewere (Fergus) 3 Also ran:—W. Somerville's br f Wood nymph (Wattie), Pilbrow's b h Ugly Buck (Cliftord). Betting : 6 to 4 Ugly Buck, 2 to 1 Tigredia, 3J to 1 Necklace, 7 to 1 Tetford, 8 to 1 YVoodnymph. Necklace, Ugly Buck, »nd Tetford were the first to get away, and Tigredia last. In this position they raced round into the straight, and passing the stand Necklace l"d, and on her quarters were Ugly Buck and Tetford, Tigredia still laying last. At this point Tetford was taken to the front, and he led the field till the cutting was reached, Ugly Buck drop ping back to last, place. Meanwhile Tigredia gradually began to improve her position, and by the time the turn lor home was reached, she had all her opponents cut down. After this the race was never in doubt, Rudings landing the Napier mare first-past the post by about a length. Necklace, on whom condition told, was about tho samo distance apart from Tetford, and Ugly Buck laat. The last-named, who was a hot favourite, cut up very badly. Time, 2minß. 46seca. Totalisator dividend, £2 19s.

Selling Rack of lOOsovs. For two-year olds and upwards. Two years, 7et 71b ; three yoaia, 9st 51b ; four years, lOst 31b ; live years, six, and aged, lOst 61b. Winnor to be sold by auction immediately after the race for 300fiovs. If entered, to bo sold for 200sovs., allowed 71b ; if for lOOsovfl., 14lb ;if for SOsovs., 211b. One mile and a distance Mr- J. Gallagher's br c Revolver, by Musket—Erycina, 3yrs, 7at 121b, 50 soys (A. Williams) 1 Mr H. Horsford's eh g The Painter, 6yrs, Bst 71b, lOOsovs (Clifford) 8 Mr N. H. Lumsd«n's eh g Snake, syri, Bst 101b, 50sovs (Wattio) 3 Also ran : Mr R. H. Vallance's Youth, 4yrs, 9st 71b, 200*ots (Rudings); Mr B. Thompson's Pipi (late Ninette), aged, lOst 31b, SUBOVS (Carey); Mr A. McKinnon'n Cast Ashore, 3yrs, Bst 51b, lOOsonra (Wil mott).

Betting : 2 to 1 against The Painter, 3 to 1 against Youth, 5 to 1 against Revolver, 10 to 1 against the others. Tho field was despatched to an excellent start, and when they had got fairly on their legs, Snake and Youth were in front, The Painter occupying the next position, and Revolver last. In this order they raced for about a furlong, but by the time the cutting was reached The Painter had run into first place, and Revolver had improved his position. The latter continued to gain on tho lcadors, and when they were fairly in the straight had a length's advant age of The Painter, Snake being third. Clifford put the whip on The Painter, but he was unable to lessen the gap, and Re volver came away and won easily. A protest was lodged against the winner byMrG. Bate, on the ground of Revolver crossing The Painter, but after hearing the evidence, the stewards disallowed it. The winner was put up by auction, and was bought in by his owner for £50. Time, 2mlns. Csecs. Totalisator dividend, £4 17s Auckland Racinu Club Handicap of 300sovs, added to a sweepstake of lOsovs each ; seoond horee to receive 50sovs, and third horse 25sovs out of the stake. Dis tance, 1{ miles. Mr J. Pilbrow'a br h Welcome Jack, by Traducer—Misu Flatt, 3yrs, Oat 101b

(Clifford) 1 Mr Robertson's br c Carbineer, 3yrs, 6st 41b(Byers) ... 2 Mr Horsford's eh g The Poet, aged, 7st Sib (G. Williams) 3 Mr M. O'Brien's b g Normanby, 6yrs, 7st lib (Peters), was the only ather starter. Betting ; 3 to 1 on Welcome Jack, 4 to 1 against The Poet, 5 ta 1 Normanby, 10 to 1 Carbineer.

A good start saw The" Poet and Welcome Jack away first, but after they had travelled about a furlong, Clifford took a pull at Welcome Jack, and brought him back to last place. Passing the stand The Poet, Normanby, and Carbinoer were abreast, Welcome Jack two lengths in the rear,and little alteration took placein the posi tion of the horses till the three-quarter milo post was reached. Here Welcome Jack was taken up to the leaders, and about three furlongs from horns the pro verbial blanket could have covered the lot. At the distancepost, tho whips were out on Carbineer, The Poet, and Normanby, but Welcome Jack was given his head, and Clifford (who was sitting still and rode a beautiful race throughout landed him an easy winner by a bare half length. The victory wo« a rery easily accomplished one, and at the conclusion of the race there was great enthusiasm. Time, 3mins. 13jsccs. Totalisator dividend, £2 16s (£2 tickets).

.Publican's Pejkse of lOOsovs. with a sweep stakes of 3sovs. each, to go to second horse. For two-year-olds and upwardi. Weight for age. Winner of the Railway plate to carry 7lb penalty. One mile. J. Pilbrow'B br h Welcome Jack, by Traducer—MissFlatt, syre, 9st 9lb (in cluding 71b penalty) 1 Robertson's b in Mitrailleuse, 4yrs, Sst 111b (T. Taylor) 2 H. Horsford's eh m Minerva, 4yrs., Bet. 111b (G. Williams) 3 These wero the only starters, and the betting was any odds on Welcome Jack, who won as he liked. Time, lmin. 56sccs. Totalisator, £1 6s.

A few yards from the winning post a man named Patterson, in attempting to run across the course, was knocked over by Mitrailleuse, and internally injured. New Yeak's Gift of lOOaovs., with a sweepstake of osovs each, to go to second horse. For two and three-year-olds. Two-year-olds to carry 7st 21bs; three year-olds, 9st. Six furlongs. Mr J. Marshall's br c Thunderbolt, by Musket—Lockot, 2yw, 7st Olbs, (Sutherland) 1 Mr Robertson's colt by Musket—Slander, 2yrs, 7st 71bs (T. Taylor) 2 Mr W. Walters's b f Rosebud, 2yrs, Cst 131bs, (A. Smith) 3 Also ran :—Lushington's eh f Lioness, 2yrs, Gst 61bs (G. Williams): Hewitt's b f Steel All, 2yrs, 6st 61bs (Mcllroy); Mar shall's br c Derringer, 2yrs, 7st2lbs(Byers). Betting : 10 to S on Thunderbolt, 2 to 1 against Slander colt, 4 to 1 Rosebud, 10 to 1 tho others.

After a lot of fiddling at tho post, the Io were despatched to a wretched atari The colours of Rosebud and Slander col were first to show in advance, but by th time a furlong had been traversed Thundei bolt was in front, with Slander colt, Dei ringer, Lioness, and Rosebud in clo» attendance. In this order they came int the Btraight, ■ when a great race ensue between Thunderbolt and Slander colt, bu the first-named ahvavshad slightly the bet of it, and succeeded" in winning by a shoi neck. Time, lmin. liteec. Totalisatc dividend, £1 18s. Grand Stand Handicap, of loOaovs., wit a sweepstakes of 3aov.». each, to go second horse. For three year-olds ai upward*. Distance, H miles. Wi Bobbett's br h Libeller, by Traducer —Yattcrina, aged, 7st 101b (A. Smith) J, Pilbrow's br h Sou-wester, oyrs., Bat 121b (Clifford) P. F. Tancred'a m h Administrator, syrs., Sat 21b (Sutherland) Also ran: Horsford's eh m Miner syrs., Bst (G. Williams) j Walters's bll

Fishwoman, syre., 7et 51b (T. Taylor)-M Alwell's eh m yictoria, 4yrs., 7st (W,-S| Laing); M. O'Brien's gr in Witiora, Cyrg. i*W& ■ 6st 101b (Peters). 'ffl Betting :sto 4 against Sou-wester, 2 to 1! 1 Administrator, 6to 1 Witiora, Bto 1 Fish- I woman, 10 to 1 Libeller and Minerva, 12 to 1 the others. . . .?. After a couple of breaks away, Libeller got away first, and by tho time the 6tand" was reached he still continued to lead '. Witiora being second, Administrator third' I ■ ! and Sou-wester last. Rounding the turn' I Witiora took up the running, followed by 5 i Victoria and Libeller, but at the cutting the ft\d closed up. Four furlongs from home, Libeller again took first position, hotly pursued by Sou-wester and Administrator, and in th;'s order they entered tho straight. Libeller still continued to hold his own, and at tho distance post the whips wee but, but, despite all Clifford's efforts, the race resulted in a half-length's victory for the Auck'and horse. Time 2.43. Totalisator dividend, £17 17s. '

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Auction*. KODEKT L. BRADLEY.] [FRANK NEWELL. TO-MORROW, At 2 o'clock, auction sale7~karan(;ahape R 0 A D. BRADLEY k NEWELL WILL Sell by auction at their Salo Rooms, HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, Bacon, Jowls, Klour, Potatoes. Poultry, &c.; Gents' Tweed Clothing, Gente' Summer Clothing, Ladies and Gents' Jowollery, Toys, 12 Coses Apples, &c. BRADLEY & NEWELL. TO-MORROW, AT 2 O'CLOCK. ONEHUNGA AUCTION MART. THE undersigned has been favoured with inetructionß from Mr A. Grant, who is leaving tho province, to sell, nt his residence, Solwj'n-strcet, Onehunga, THE WHOLE OF HIS lIOUSKIIOLD FUKSfITUUB, consistinu of —Drawing-room Suite in Crimson Rep, Piano (liord's, in first class order). Tables, Chnirs, Pictures. Lamps, Clook, Bedsteads, Bcddinß, Chest of Drawers, Whatnot. Wnshstands, Toilet Sets. Lot ot Books. Bookcase, Fender and Firoirons, v in dow Blinds. Hall Table. Couch, Mangle. Cook ing Stovo (11. H. Smith's), Kitchen Utensils, Crockery, Portnblo Grato. Milk Dijhes, Churn, Garden Tools, Wheelbarrow &C, &C, &O. Also, A YOUNG COW. first-class ana quiet; in full milk. Furniture can bo viovvod on morning of salo. WM. -STEVENSON, Auctioneer. B, 0. OARR,] 18. D. TONKS, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 14, 1885, At 12 o'olook. CENTRALLY SITUATF.D CITY PRO PERTY, CORNER OF VICTORIA AND COBURU-STREETS. ROSEDANK ESTATE, ON NORTH SIDE OF MOUNT VICTORIA, NORTH SHORE, B. TONKS & CO. HAVE boon instructed by Mr Thos. J. Harbutt to sell on tho above date, His Valuable Property at tho NORTH SHORE, known as the ROSEBANK BSTATK. This is about the last centrally situated Block in the district; for situation unsurpassed, with good commanding views; soil volcanic. On tho Property «ro erected two substantially-built Houses of Kight and Nine Rooms respectively, fitted up with every inodorn conrenionco; each has a concrete tank to hold 3,000 gallons of water. On the Victoria frontline, and directly opposito tho Takapuna Road, aro two Cottages of 5 rooms eaoh. Tho property i 3 Hugged, and plans will bo the centrally situated BUSINESS SITE nt the cornor of victoria and Coburg-etroets, CITY, and on ■which is also orectod nn Iron Bulldincr, at present occupied by Messrs Ingram and Co. This site is admirably adapted for a Store or Warehouao. W. 3. COCHRANE.] [jAS. DACBE, MONDAY, JANUARY 12. By Order of the Registrar of the Supreme Court. FREEHOLD PROPERTY, TOWN OF CAMBRIDGE. THE Subscribers have received instruc tions from tho Registrar of the Supreme Court to sell by auction, at their Rooms, Queen-street, on Monday, January 12, at twelve oxlock— ALLOTMENTS 72, 73, 71, 75, and 77, in the ~TOWN OF CAMBRIDGE EAST, Parish of Hautapo, County of Waikato, having each a frontage of 250 links by JOO links, containing 5 aores. with Dwelling-house erected thereon. Part Lot 557, Town of Cambridge East, Parish of Hautapo, County of Waikato, having a frontage of 13 1-10 links, by 1611 links deep, containing 10 perches, with two Shops erected thereon. For further particulars apply to SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. HUNTER & NOLAN ■ WILL HOLD THEIR VEXI WOOL SALE AT THE DURHAM YARDS ON MONDAY, JANUARY 12, At 2 O'clock. HUNTER & NOLAN. MONDAY, JANUARY 12. POTTER'S PATENT WOOL-SCOURING MACHINE COMPANY (Limited). HUNTER & NOLAN HAVE been instructed to sell immedia tely aftor tho Wool Sale on January 12, 1 MACHINE; completo, and free of royalty. A machine, in working order, may be seen at Messrs Hawkeswood & Co.'s Foundry, Hobson itreet. ■ . ' THURSDAY, JANUARY 15. MOUNT ALBERT SCENERY. BROOKLANDS! The Gem of Mount Albert! The Healthiest Spot in the Auckland Province! The Medical Faculty of Auckland Recom mend Mount Albert for its Bracing and Pure Atmosphere. Money Advanced with Easy Terms for Building Purposes uroN the Estate. Messes OSWALD A. STEVEN & Co. HAVE received instructions from D. Olp'uert. Esq., to soli by public auction at Mercantile Sale Rooms (next Bank of New Zealand) on Thursday, the loth 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 Albort, and Onehunga Roads, adjoining tho properties of F. Battloy, Esq., and A. K. Taylor, Esq. Tho land is purely volcanic, and sheltered from rill bad winds; it is in a first-class stato of culti vation, alook at the orchard, vinorics, Sec, being sufficient to show tho quality of the sou. It is well watereU by a running stream of ' • water through tho Estate. The buyers of the '~-. allotments through which this creek passes will i have tho most bcantiful'lot3 possiblo for a resi "*' dental sito (a garden with a running brook). Tho wholo is the most Magnificent Estate to be found any where about Auckland. On lot 1 is an 8-roomed Rosidence.biddenasitwere from the road by magnificent New Zealand Pines, through which a Carnage Drivo of broken Bhell leads up to tho houso. The omnibus faro is only sixpenco to and fro, and reduced fares may be had by monthly tickets. There aro four lines of buses continu ally passing the Estate. The railway is only five minutes' walk from the ground. The tramcars are mooted to run out to Mount Albert, and they must pass this Estate. The Allotments are now pegged out ana flagged. ''■•-■ Plans aro now ready, and can be had at tho office of the Auctioneers, corner of Quopn and Durham-streets. The Auctioneers can confidently recommend this property aa one which will in a very short time double in value, owing to the Influx of people in the Mount Albert direction and its extremely healthy locality. Free Passes by 'Bus can he had on application to the Auctioneers. Termß: One-fourth cash, balance for 3, 5, 7 years at 7 per cent. Five per cent, discount for cash. FOR PRIVATE SALE ON LIBERAL TERMS, IN LOTS TO SUIT PURCHASERS l Farm Lots from 20 aores and upwards, near Pukekoho Station; from £710s to £10 an acre. Farm, Lot 130, Awitu, containing 123 acres; neourely fenced; is near other homesteads, and pood land; fi2 an acre. • Farm of 150 aores on the Pukekohe Hill, ad- Jolninn that of Mr Jacob Wright's; considerably Improved; £8 an aore. A nrstrolass Farm, half-way between Kihlklhl and Te Awafcratu, containing 656 acres, with choice apple orchard. Available and Fertile Farms, ranging from 1,500 to 10,000 acres, at prices varying with itu- Sb. Movements from £1 <o £7 an acre. H P«"oureuwMv ALFRED BUCKLAND,



A LTERATION IN PLACE OF SALE. J\- In conscouonco of tho dlffloulty of removing tlio Yearlings, the Sale of tho N.Z. STUD COMPANY'S HORSE STOCK Will be held at SYLVIA PAR X, Instead of Circenlano. A Special Train will leave Auckland at .12 noon, returning after tho sale. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 7. WOOL SALE. THE Undersigned will bold his Third Salo on Wednesday, 7th January, consist ing Of 400 B A L E s> ALFRED BUCKLANB, piOUNTSY CATTLE SALES. PAPAKURA, WEDNESDAY. Dec. 31 ALFRED BFCKLAND. ~ TUEST>£H3. THE HAYMitfS3E3IJ. SALE OP WOOIT S^PaKINS, HIDES, TALLOW, HAY, a** mUAW, eaoh TUESDAY, at 12 o'clock. ALFRED BUCKLAND, FRIDAY, JANUARY 23, AT NOON. BY ORDER OF THE SCHOOL COMMISSIONERS. AT SIBBIN'S MART, QUEEN-STREET. 4 VALUABLE ALLOTMENTS AT NOKTHCOTK, throo mimitoß' walk front tho Wharf, adjoining tho rcsidonco of G. N. Brassoy, Keg., and opposito Captain Slattory 8 now DwoUing-houso, being Lota 22, 23, 42, and 13. G6ft. x 132 ft. each. Nos. 23 and 42 aro Corner Allotinonts. Will be Leased for 21 years. HALF THE VALUK WILL UK GIVEN FOR THE HOUSKS AT THE END OF TUB LEASE. GEORGE SIBBIN, Auctioneer. THURSDAY, JANUARY 15, Noon, NORTHCOTE-GOTTAGE AND ALLOTMENT. TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION. R. ARTHUR. HAS received instructions from Mr Osbornc, to soil by public auction, nt hia Mart, Queen street, on Thursday. 15th, nt 12 o'clock noon. HIS NEW AND WELL-BUILT REBI DENCE of BDVon rooms, niooly finished, with grato In parlour. Btove in kltchon. togcthor with tho Freehold Allotment on which it is ofeetod, pleasantly situatod on tho main road, a short distanco from the wharf, overlooking the harbour. Also, The allotment adjoining, II x 132 foot. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 21. "yiLLA QITES ! yiLLA QITES ! ■yriLLA QITES ! 1 13EMUERA. A ST.NDICATK HAVING TURCHASKD TUB WELL KNOWN AND VALUABLE J'ROPERTV (AX REMUERA), OK THE nON. J. WILLIAMSON', R. C. Greenwood HAS RECEIVED INSTRUCTIONS TO CUT IT OPINTO ■y-ILLA and "DESIDENGE QjITES, AND Ori'Eß THEM FOR SALE BY AUCTION AT THK OPERA HOUSH ON WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 21 AT NOON. Those who wlah for Maoxir ice n t Views, Healthy Locality, Close Proximity to Town, Three Minutes from Railway Station, Gas and AVateb, Choicely Planted Allotments, besides being in the pick of the rising and fashionable district ob1 REMUERA, Would do well to VIEW THIS PROPERTY, as there is no other property anywhere around Auckland that has so many advantages to recommend it to the public as this has. THE ALLOTMENTS ARE OF GOOD SIZE, and will bo offered for positive sale on WEDNESDAY, 21st JANUARY, 1885, IN THE OPERA HOUSE, AUCKLAND, AT NOON. Terms will be made eaay, Plans in course of preparation. R. C. GREENWOOD, Auctioneer, DURHAM YARDS. FOR SALE, at the Durham Yards, every Tuesday, at 11 o'olook, HIDES, TALLOW, WOOL, and SKINS HUNTER AND NOLAN THE HELENSVILLE FLOUR MILL COMPANY (Limited), Helensvillo, aro Purchasers of Wheat grown in the Auckland Provincial Districts. Samples to be sent to the Manager at Helonsville. F. W. PAUL, Secretary. 14. Scherff's Buildings. IUOTICE TO GUMDIGGERS. Any Persons found TRESPASSING on my Land, situated in Matakohe and Omaku Parishes, for GUMDIGGING OR ANY OTHER PURPOSE, will bo prosecuted. H. BRETT. pHRISTMAS HAMS. R. REW Bees to inform customers that tho CHRISTMAS HAMS have jnst arrived and are in splendid condition. Best quality Canterbury .. lsperlb. „ „ Local .. - lOd „ „ R E W' S UENERAL GROCERY AND PROVISION STORES, Victoria-street. i^HARLES LLOYD, AUTHORISED AND MINING SURVEYOR, MINE EXPERT. 18 years' Experience of Alluvial and Reef Mining. Confidential ADVICE given on receipt of 10a 6d and stamped envelope, addressed. Reference: Any Resident of Coromandel. December 23,1881.



ALWAYS TO THE FRONT! I Grand Illumination To-Night, FROM 7 TJLL 10. Samuel Ooombes & Co. Roa^octfully invite t)ooir Customovs and tho Public generally to INSPECT THEIR FIRST GRAND EXHIBITION" FOR 1 THE SEASON OF Beautiful Continental & English Millinery, COSTUMES, COLONIAL MANUFACTURED CLOTHING, Etc , Etc., Etc., Which will be placed in the Windows, Canada Buildings, i QUEEN STREET, THIS EVENING. AMONG THE NOVELTIES WILL BE A &4ITHFUL REPRESENTATION OF THE MAHDI OF SOUDAN AND HIS SECRETARY IN THEIR WAR PAINT. theVexiiibition opens at seven and continues till ten O'clock. k ALL ARE INVITED. NO CHARGE. THESE' WONDERS WILL BE AFTERWARDS DISPOSED OF ON THE ART PRINCIPLE. S. COOXtIBES & GO. HAVING JUST PURCHASED THE WHOLE OF THE BTOCK OF MADE-UP ROBES AND COSTUMES OF A. CLARK. & 80N, WILL OFFER THE SAME. WONDERFUL BARGAINS in ROBES and DRESSES. S. COOMBES & CO., Canada Buildings, Queen Street. SMITH & CATJGHEY/ Having disposed of the lease of their UPPER / f^J QUEEN STREET PREMISES, and as the / *^J I Purchasers, according to agreement, must have / Uj I immediate possession, it is found necessary / / to remove the ENTIRE STOCK inline- / Zs^ / diatelyto their NEW AND CENTRAL / f^J I PREMISES, / Or / 239, QTJBE3ST STREET, / / (Late Mrs. J. Smith) I I I Where it will be re-marked and / // / / /-^ offered for SALE at such ILj I I EXTRAORDINARY REDUCTIONS/ /HP from original prices as must / yL^ / /jfil speedily turn it into money. / ry* I \KW j&T In closing these pre- / //^ / mises it is the intention of / fTf I S. and C. to concentrate / *^^ / The the whole of their at- / / character of SMITH tention to the develop- / \J* I & CAUGHEY'S Stock ment of their business / /as t0 qua ii ty j s so weU at / /**•» / known by the Auckland 23 9 , I *4*J I p^jic tliat comment on QUEEN STREET / D / . . / JT** / this score unnecessary. (Late Mrs. J. Smith). /£# / . / / They would, however, direct / vj / attention to the fact that IT IS . .• ' / / ALMOST ENTIRELY NEW AND SEASON i I *j£ I ABLE, and was purchased on Wlh /*^ / the best CASH TERMS for the Sum [WJ / Q / mer Trade of 1884-85, and under \MI / I the most favourable circumstances. / (j / THIS A.. /GREAT SPECIAL SALE / o* / / *^ / IS XffCmV ON /^ / —* — /§ / SMITH .& CAUGHEY, / /DRAPERS, CLOTHIERS, SILK MERCERS, O / WHOLESALE AND EETAIL, / 239, QUEEN STREET AND AT NEWMARKET.



INSPECT BEFORE PURCHASING ELSEWHERE. / W. GULLIVER, Queen Street. / & / I The best //> / PROPERTY. /j&> / & In the / /'/ MARKET / /y / MS§ / j% 7 / ALLOTMENTS, 66 x 132./ XA) / / f^y / Terms very easy. MOUNT EDEN DISTRICT/Vy / /, Cy / Title—Land Transfer. «w / / Roads 66 feet wide. / (y / INSPECT BEFORE PURCHASING ELSEWHERE. SO/ / ATPLY r / / W. GUtiLIVER Queen Street. ~THES WONDEKTOIT ibatsst Improvement*. Valuable AppllaDcea. Tun y«nrn' Oa»r»nto». P»t»nt Autom«tlo Winder. Patent Drop-Rollore. Patent LOoes-Wlndlnß-WbeeJ. Patent Thread Releneor. Wor thalns MMblnea kapt In Rtpalm for three yaar* FBEK or OBASOI. Ulnstatttaa O«Ulora«§ md Samplu of Workft-«« ttomm tUt> WEHTBrJM SEWING MACHINE AGEXCY. W. J. BEALE, 170, «««»«. _______ AUCiLAND. SAMUEL PARK EH, VICTORIA'STREET EAST, MANUKACTUKEIt OK GALVANIZED IRON SPOUTING, RIDOINO, LEAD WASHERS, LEAD BDGB RIDGING, LEAD HBAD N/ILS, LEAD AND COMPO PIPB, A-0., &c. l GOURUGATED IRON COURUOATBD IRON > TANKS, '^^^^S TANKS, FIHBT QUAUTY, FIRST QVAhTtY. YROM gpje JfACU. FUOM 358 BACH, ■OLE PATENTEE »f tha GALVANIZED LEAD HEAD NAIL. Nncds no Watfeers, will not «o—<xl», nnaarpossod for ohoapnee* and durability. US' 8. P. bolng flolo Putoztte* and Maontaotaror of thcao Ntila, will tak« piaaeedlngi agalnet anyong Infringing his letters patent. I All tlie RKQUI9ITK3 of tho OA3FITTING and PLUMBING TRADE constantly In Btook and nrrivlni? from the beet Kn^liehjtnd Continental Markets. Chnndolieru and Gnsfittincs of all dcacriptioiis, Ga« Globes, Wator Cocka, Wator Ulosqta, Cistornß, Enamolled Sillies, Lift ami Forco Pnmps(n)l nizos), Enamelled and Harthon wnro Baainß', GalraniKcd Iron Pipe and Fittings of all sizes, Corrugated Iron, Plain Iron, Sheet Lead, Pij Lead, Sheet Zinc, &c, &c. Como and Sco THE CHEAPEST SKI KCTJON OF GABFITTINGS AND OLOBK3 In the Auckland Province LIBERAL DISCOUNTB TO THE TRADE. SAMUEL PARKER, viotorlvbtrket j us t **™g*™i*



CJINGER SEWING MACHINM. Sales In 1882......603,292 Maohlnw. „ 1881 561,036 „ Increase 42,258. m THREK OUT OF KVKRT F£UR MA CHINES SOLD IN THE WORLD ABB' SINGER'S. UPWARDS Of THRKK HUNDRED FIRST PRIZES lit AND At CHRI3TCHURCH EXHIBITION TWO GOLD & TWO SILVER MEDAIA TO be obtained «t fKR 2/6 WEKK PER 2/6 WfifcK OnT AX 201, QUMK-BTBIKT, AutJKLAHU. ■XWARR OF GERMAN AND OTHER IMITATIONS. inrcm BiwiNo machiotb. TV E A C O C X, • OPTICIAN, MATHEMATICAL AND, NAUTICAL INSTRUMENT MAKER, SBORTLAKD'BTRBET. ALWAYS IN BTOOK- Bpectaales and Eye-glasses of every kind; an accurate fit guaranteed Opera Masses of superior quality Telescopes, Binocular Field Glasses and Microscopes, powerful and cheap Theodolites, Mining Campasses, Drainage Levels Abnoy Levels, Prismatic Compossos Drawing Instruments, Scales, Parallel Kulors Ships' Logs Sextants, Compasses, Binnaoles Barometers. Thermometers, Hydrometers Electrio Bells, Batteries, and Fittings Magnotic and Galvanic Medical Machines Magio Lanterns and Slides, Hand Magnifiers Stereoscopes and Slides, Oraphoscopes Steam Guages and Tnbing, STninomotera Amatov./ Photographic Camoras JUST RKCElVED—SeUreglstoring Aneroid Barometers INSTRUMENTS OF EVERY KIND REPAIRED, OPPOSITE THE POST-OFFICE. JB. BLAIKIB, • Victoria-street, IMPORTER OF BUILDERS' & FURNISH ING IRONMONGERY DIRECT FROM MANUFAOTUnEBH, Has For Salo, at Low Rates. Carpenters' Tools Nails, Looks, Hinges Kitchen Ranges Resistor Grates, In great Variety Marble and Enamelled Slate Mantelpieces (Largest Stock in Auckland) Marble, Eleotroplate, Curb, and other Fenders Galvanised Iron, Sheet Lead, and Zino Slate, Cement, and Plaster. INfIPBCTION INVITED



T IGHT HARNESS HOUSES, SADDLE JLJ HOUSK3, and uU klnda of BPRINB VKHIULKS. Hired, Bought, and Soli a* CBOWTHaK'ff VICTORIA OTABLKR *T* (KsTAULIBUKD 1833.] BIT SPECIAL ■^?J!oKMK£fo3i APrOtNTMKN' r WH. SHAKESPEAR & CO., • QUKKN-STRKET, AUCKLAND, Impohtkbs, Manufacturers, Commission and General Merchants. Bole Aokntb for tho Colebratcd "JROYAL MAIL" BICYCLES AND TRICYCLES" W. H. S. & Co. havo mnoh pleasure hi sub mitting the following testimonial, gven to them for publication:—(Cory.]—"Jane i, ISB3. To Messrs W. H. Bhakrspear & Co., Auckland. Geutlomcn,—l am g)ad to «ay thaton the M-4n«h Royal Mail Bicycle I bonsht from yon, I was the A.C.C. Championship, beating a Rudre, a 58-lnch Raoor, and a number of other msehißos; also tho Avondale Handicap, on tno 2nd J*aej and I can honestly say it Is tno best finished and nicest running machine I ever rode. Mr Flowel lyn, to whom I lent It to win the Mile Handicap with, also spoaks in the highest terras ot It —I am, gentlemen, yours truly, (elfnod) W. M. Sbrviob." ' They also have In stook— Best Red Rubber Tyres, £a per lb. Harrison's Double Oono Bells, Is 6d each KrNO or the Road Lamps datest patent, 14s each Saddles. Steel Balls. Babb, Spawns And other KH:f;l*««~ «««»» nhnmi. DEVONPORT LIVERY AND BAIT STABLES. CHANGE O> PROPRIBTORY. I BEG to Intimate that I have dlsnesed of my Coach and Omnibus Bnsinesß to Messrs DAVIS BROTHERS, and truot that the support so gonoronsty accordod me In the post will be continued to nty sneceesora. Thanking an patrons for their support, I recommend the Mesarß Datis ts well 4UaUfled to »anag« and develop the trade. V. 3. QUICK. Auckland, 13th November, 18M. TTV AY fa JTrßTolr HERS, COACH PROPRIETORS, DEVONPORT, Beg to annouace that having purchased the business lately carried on at North Shore by Mr F. J. Quick, with the Horses and Carriages, they have amalgamated tho same with their own Business, and are now carrying It on in all the branches. i Omnibuses between Dovonport and Lake Takapuna as usual. All kinds of Carriages, Saddle Horees for Ladios or Gentlomen. always ready for Hire. 'Busaes, Drags, &0.. Supplied for Pionlo Parties. Goods delivered by Drays or Spring Carts, Removals Undortakoa, ana Cartage Contracts entered into. Davis Brothers hope by close attention to business and mod era to charges to secure the public confidence and Bupport. Dovonport, 13th Novombor. 1881. D. E v J * *• 4l^^^^ Quksh - smn, (Opposlto tho City M&rkoll, KSTABLIBHKD 1848. ||fil|||i&'"'\J Intending Buy7w »honld la. ELiIWMBSHiii J BP°ot the LAKOJt STOCK 0( PlffiigQfis&r-'S Breeoh and Muizle-loadln« BSbwmSS? Gune on hand. They w}n Be* HKm tho bebt valui in Auckland. W^ifflOffß'' Kvery gun thoroughly ezamln |||pf od and msrantesd boforo dril- W(s/ Hsmmerieai Huns, with Blemen'l Patent Steel Barrels, 12 and 20 gau^e ] Ss} Silver's Patent Anti-recollßuttPlateai WSS Wabley'o Bull Dor and Irish Const* mm bnlary Revolvera, also his New Patent 3jsi Solf-extraotlng Revolver ; Kynooh'i j Patent " Perfeot" Reloading Met«lllo ujatm Cnrtridfte Cases and Crimpers; Bloy'i fi^m Revolver Ammunition and Metallic Cartridge Cases ; Newcsstlo Chilled Shot! Cnrtlao and Harvey Btid Plgon Wilk-'B and fjßurcnoo'D Gunpowder! Slay's Wadding and Cartridge Crbss i Powder Flasks, Shot Poucheu, Baiae Bags, Uua Cases, Cartridge Balta, Gun Dli, Tow for Gun Oioanlng, Ferret Mumsleß and Bellp, Saloon Rifloo, Air Canos, Breoch-loadlng i Implements, Btchlcg Taoklo, Cutlery, Dice works. RKPAIR3, Inoluaing BrqwnUig ana R» itockixiK. Bpeoially attended to, and ntlsfaoUoa guaranteed. Mi niiMina.■»■■■*■■ 111 A 4M^ "mmmmf



P<HRIBTMAS XHRUITS. Cable Address: I Telephone Exchange: "Eagle," Auckland. | No. 65. JOHN BUCHANAN, WHOLESALE GROCER, TEA, COFFE, SPICE, and PROVISION MERCHANT, CUSTOMS-STREET, AUCKLAND, Begs to announce that he has JUST RECEIVED, Ex s.s. Coptic, his FIRST SHIPMENT OF NEW SEASON'S FRUITS, NEW SEASON'S FRUITS NEW SEASON'S -FRUITS NEW SEASON'S FRUITS, NEW SEASON'S , FRUITS, NEW SEASON' 3 FRUITS, NEW SEASON'S FRUITS, NEW SEASON'S FRUITS, NEW SEASON'S FRUITS, conrwstNG— MUBOATEL RAISINS BULTANA RABINS IMPERIAL FRENCH [PLVM3 ELEME FIQB CURRANTS TO ARRIVE (expected in a few days) Bx B,§. KAIKOUIiA, BARCELONA NTH JORDAN ALMONDS tSOOJii ALMONDS VALENCIA KAISINB SAMPLES ON VIEW At Tfl» WAREHOTJBft TOHN "DUCHAKAN, CUSTOMS-STREET, AUCKLAND. — DRINK — NELSON, MOATE, & CO.'S GOLD MEDAL PURE BLENDED TEAS. PAICES: 2/- 2/4 -2/8> 3/4 4/- FOR PBESSOPjmOIfS AND ANALtSUi fIEfI CIRCULAR. NONE GENUINE WITHOUT OUB NAME ON. AUCKLAND BRANCH AGENCIES: ALEXANDRA _ _ Attbln, John AVONDALB . . Peck, B. BUCKLANDS . - Walker, Thoe. CAMBRIDGE _ _ Reid, W. HAMILTON EAST _ LcQuoeno, P. HAMILTON WEST _ Knox.John HKLENSVILLE- - MoLeod. P. and J, HUNTLY - m m Friar and Davles KAWAKAWA . - Klrkpatrlolt, W. 3. KIHIKIHI- * * Kills, J. W. KINGSLAND «. - Letts, \T. M. KOPUKTJ - A Eopnra Saw Mill Oft MOUNT EDEN - -. Barman. 8. MOUNT BDEN .. * Badger, R. MT.ROSKILtROAD.i Rollett, Goo. MONGONUI - ~ Wylo9,nobert NEWTON .. U - Stevenson, R NGARUAWAHIA .' Friar and flpiei NORTH BHORB * Johnston, Tf. NORTHCOTB . . Porter Broi. OHAUFO X + i. Edwards,J.l. ONEHUNSA X . MoOdy.GeO. OTAHCTirU . « Hall, J. PABROA «. 1 * Koteon, J. M, PARNELL- . . Marriott, M. PONSONBY • - Pleld,H. PONBONBY * _ Hawthorn, R. PONBONBY - - Younff,W.H. POKENO .. - - Campbell,!. BAKQinmi . - Qerrard, Jamn TAtTPTRI - - Lovell, W. H. M. TAURANGA - ±. Bodell. James TEAWAMUOT _ BUchbuiy, J. A, THAMES „ ~ _ Hanson, J. K. TUAKAU - - - TTalker.Thoa, ■vfABK ... Dunn, 3. WAIORONGOMAI _ Boppett.J. WHA'NGAREI _ . Conyngham and Co. WOODLANDS - - Waikato land Asbo olatlon NELSON, MOATE, & CO., WHOLESALE AND RETAIL TXA MESCHANTS, BLENDERS, AND IMPORTERS, OHRIBTOHUBOB, BnNEDIN, WKLLINUTON, AND 155, QUEEN-ST,, Aucklanh TEA./ Unrivalled /ty'/ /O7 ou r/w \mh/TBA I /&P/ ABOUNDING Ay ™ /^y/ Strength / AND 4IIGH QUALITY.



DR I W & C O.'S, SEAN'B OUTFITTING AND JE |LERY ESTABLISHMENT dor Sailors' Rest), ■WRF, AUCKLAND. And a taboth-Btreet, Melbourne. RI READ. READ. I'ho Far-fi Erhardt Hunting English i Lerer, in Sj ng Silver Cases, at £$10a each. l'ha Worl owned Kothoiliam English Lever, £t 3 t Waltham 119. £3. American Hnfif Levers, in Silver Cases, £2 Bs. ; Ladies' Golo Siver Goods at Unheard Prices. REMIER. REMEMBER. Every \\E Guaranteed for three yeara. Sent to an« of New Zealand Post Free. A CompiWorkman kept on the premises (or all kindßepaira at Melbourne Charges. ) Please (did Post-office Order. I Note thqfces— 1 fDREW & CO., 1 BARF, AUCKLAND. 1 And jjJtBKTIT-STRKBT MKLBOTTRKg. ' W.l L in * B, ' BOOINDKK, PAPER RULOB, ACCfItT BOOK MANUFACTURER. [ nOIjpOBS ABOVE " STAB " OWIC* MKKo'jNTS1 ACCOUNT 800 SB. i imnntjt md Mikwo Ktmsxkm Boon ■Atxr .Ruled and Boohd. 1 MtHlo, itlcofl, Pabllo Libraries, and Boa , 5r School Booki well bound. > BAKKf PECIAL RULED DAY BOOKS. > - :>•, Prarer and Hymn Booha j Re-bound. i BANUID CHOIR MUSIC BOOKS li/rh, BOOKS, ATLASES. EDGl^niKINsbN, Map & Bookrblleb, I Exofo Chambers, Qneen-street (Entrance i] in Durham-Btreet). Invit#ryone to call and see his selection ot ; : above. BooJ Travel, Popular N6vels, I Children's Books, Albums, Irjses, Ladies' Companions, Ac. ■pJ>NPORT, NORTH BHORB. ."| WBLLSI^ROS., ftRTERS AND EXPRESSMEN. ' BFB. LIMR."sANn. SCOKTA. ASH, RAILS. PALINGS, SANI i I TARY PIPES, SX., &c. ' ~DONE AT LOWEST *ATKS. ESTIMATES GIVEN. YD OPPOSITE*DE YON PORT HALL. in| xp JtTa rt b r"S • ?3 BOX AND NEW YEAR'S GIFT. Ithe wondebof the age. imp cuttinc put this Ceupon and taking it, $<& , toTI Cartort Piciuro and Musical > iKiuint Depot. 83, Victoria-street. Auck ' iSr II bo GIVEN One of hiu beautiful Rolls ofturcs (Copies of celebrated Paintinßß). | TEN SHILLINGS. ■ ffirco for 3d extra. Also, Doublo Roll for 5b j ! *i 203 J 6d oxtra post- ; . • f —p. HOLLIS'R LSINB OF /JJ, COACHES. 1 laVE ONEHUNGA-MamikauHotel-7.30. 115 9.15,9.45,10.30,11.15 a.m., 12.15,1,1.30, W ; ffls, 6p.m. Mondaya-5.30 p.m. Saturdays^: I 0 p,in. Sundays-8.30 a.m., 12 noon, 1.30 : pAVE AUCKLAND-Greyhound Hotel ■ I,ll %m.^Sundaya-10 a.m.,2,6p.m. Mast,™* i to and from Greenwood's Corner, 6s {fend from Brown-strcot, Epsom, ss. W R. P. HOLLIS Proprietor. It BLBNaVILLB TIMBBR H COMPANY. First, Medium, and Seoond-olass'SuUdlng "Ak, Lining, ando^erDr^edTtober. Shingle.. &c r COLONIAL SANK BmLDINQB'