CITY COUNCIL.

The regular wookly meeting of the City Council took placo last night. Present s tho Mayor, and Councillors Holland, Mackechnio, Coopor, Upton, Devore, Dignati, Aickin, Morrison, Masofield, Kidd, Montague, Connolly, Lallooho, Waymouth, Crowther, and Garratt. . CoRUKsi-osDi-.NCU.-Lottois were recoiyod and disposed of as follows :-From Wm. Williamson, asking permission to nx a lamp under tho verandah of W. Woollams's shop, Groy - street: Granted, (subject to tho usual conditions.— From Edwin Wood, requesting that the footpath at the corner- of llanngahapo lioad and Edinburgh-street should be cut down to pormanent level, aa ho intends to build there : Request to bo comphod with so soon aa tender has boon accepted for the work —From Ffttorson and Co., applying for permission to change their omnibus stand from Victoria-street East to Goodson s corner, Queen-street: Kefuecd ; Inspector to report as to a suitable stand for 'busses. -From E. Lo Koy (Captain Auckland Naval Brigade) acknowledging receipt of letter of thanks for services rendered at lato fire, and stating that the Underwriters As sociation so far appreciate their services as to make them a present of £2u yearly. — From Joseph Dixon, plumbor, praying loniency in respect of an inadvertent in fringement of tho waterworks by-laws : Resolved to take no action on this occasion ; applicant, however, to be cautioned.—From Christopher Greenway, forwarding account for £14 Bs, being expenses he hnd been put to through cutting down of Wellington street, and requesting payment of tho same: Deferred for Engineer's report.—From Win. Wilson and four other ratepayers, applying for the extension of the water supply to Eminett-street: Referred to Streets Com mittee, Engineer to report as to probable coat.—From Thos. Slator, declining to re tain charge of the pound unless Council would remit £1 per week from the Market rental in consideration thereof; aleo forwarding on account for £21 for_ H •weeks' deprivation of use of weigh bridge : Referred to i'inanco Com mittee.—From James Lookie, complain' ing that the earth cutting in College Koad Would involve the building of a retaining wall to his property, and asking for a con tribution of £20 towards the cost: Granted, cost of work being estimated at £60.— From Porter and Brookman enclosing photOi of spaco at Durham - streot corner over which it was proposed to affix a lamp: Leavo granted to erect tho lamp, sub ject to usual conditions. — From John Currie, begging that tho drainage of his pro perty in Lincoln-street should be improved, and agreeing to pay half the cost: Deferred for Engineer's roport.—From Wm. Head, requesting that the side of Vermont-street nearest his property should be filled in so as to enable him to build : Agreed to inform applicant that the necessary earth will not be available until Vermont-street is being formed.—From John Moginie, stating on bshalf of Official Trustee that'the Grammar School Board had agreed to pay half the cost of retaining wall on Mr Wiseman's property in Wynyard-street, and requesting Council to pay other half: Agreed to.— From Enoch Wood, asking Council to in struct contractor for Symonds - street works to oxcavate and remove eaitH from the site of his shop: Kefused.— From Whitaker and Ruesell, forwarding for approval conveyance for right-of-way ten feet wide in O'Connell-street (Fowler's property): Referred to Streets Committee! —From Mrs E. Short, stating that if Council wished to throw earth upon hor property in Dundonald-street she would require £100 j if not, a retaining wall would have to bo built: Referred to Streets Committee, Engineer to inspect and re port. ' . Oijphant-stbeet.—Cr. Devore presented a petition from thirty-three ratepayers of Oliphaßt-street praying Council to erect a b.iage over the swamp sufficiently large to psrmit the passage of drays, and thus affording a passable thoroughfare to Jervoia lload : Referred to Streets Committee.

Streets Committee.—The report of this Committee contained the following recom mendations :—(1) Letter from F. Roberts re patent sanitary process: That same bo deferred for test purposes. (2) Letter from J. Newheny re permit to erect build ings off Grey-etreet: That permit be granted on the distinct understanding that no right-of-way or easement of any sort be granted or authorised. (3) Petition resi dents Arawa-street re drainage : That the work be done at Engineer's estimate. (4) Petition residents Wellesloy-street W. re sewor : That the work be done (5) Petition residents Jermyn-street re condition, &c.: That reply be Bent to effect of Engineer's report, viz. : Repairs on the face of the hill complained of as being required are now in course of being made ; as the drawings for drainage works in this street are now ready, extensive repairs just now nre not advisable. I recommond the lamp asked for to bo deferred for the present, ponding the execution of drainage works, i Committeo recommend footpaths to be made passable. (6) Tenders for printing: That Mr H. Brett's tender be accepted. (7) Memo, re Parnoll water supply* applications for a remission of last quarter's account: Committee having no idea of what water is wasted, cannot recommend any allowance. (8) Re dust contract: That the present system be abolished, and the Engineer draw up specifications on the same lines as the night soil contract for the collection of house refuse, and the same be duly advertised. The last clause having been referred back to the Committee, the Engineer to report the Committee's report, as amended, was then adopted.

Leoal Committee.—This Committee re commended :—(1) Letter from AVarner.and others, re nuisance, Graham-street: That the Council take action as soon as the petitioners aro prepared to produce evidence in accordance with Act,—(2) Letter from W. Gulliver, offering allotments for sale in Albert-street, re bath sito: That the Council decline tho offer of £500, but accept the offer to ascertain the amount of purchase money by arbitration, and that Mr G. W. Binney bo appointed arbitrator for the Council.—(3) Memo, from Town Clerk, re assistant clerk : That an assistant clerk be appointed at £1 per week.—A discussion took place upon this last clause. An amend ment was moved to the effect that the salary should be £125 per annum. This being negatived, a further amendmont was proposed to tho effect that tho salary should bo £100 par annum. A further proposition to defer the matter in order that tho Town Clerk should submit a list of tho intended clerk's duties riaeing boon also rejected, the amendment to make the salary £100 per annum w?is agreed to. Tho socond clause was also amended by the insertion of the following words after Mr liinney's name, "or in the event of his absonco, Mr Samuel Vaile." The report as amended was then adopted.

A Request)! o Concession.—The Streets Committee, upon an application from Mr H. G. Wade for leave to erect a temporary iron wall to Dickey's building, Queen-street, for the purposes of a photographic establishment, recommended the Council to grant the permit for 18 months. After some discussion tho term was reduced to 12 month?, and the recommendation, as amended, was then adopted. Eastern Tram wax Circuit.—The Town Clsrk being unable to say why the eastern tramway circuit had not been completed in terms of contract, Cr. La Roche stated that he would give notice of the question. Hepbukn-stkeet. —In answer to Cr. Waymouth, the Town Clerk stated that the matter of tho suggested Hepburn-street extension would come before the Streets Committee for consideration at its next meeting, some further information on the subject having lately been received. Lock Hospital.—The Surgeon reported that 3 patients had beon discharged during the fortnight, and 4 detained, so that 11 still remained.

Tenders.—The following tenders were received:— For excavating site of Free Library : Benjamin Berry, £2,257 ; John ft it" ™-£"; T Jose Ph Craig, £1,658 6a Sd ; William Lovett, £1,23S Cs lOd; Larkins and O'Brien, £1,458 6s 8d; Mason and Mcllwraith, £1,-539 lls 8d; John Brett and Co., £1,320. A tender from Charles Molloy was withdrawn in accordance with an application to that effect from the tenderer, as he had made a mistake in his quantities. Lovett's tender was accepted. Only one tender was received for the paving stones lying on the footpath between the Greyhound corner, Queen etreet, to Morrin's corner. The tenderer was D. N. Watson, and the amount £20 15s. The amount was not considered Euificienti and the tender was therefore declined Engineer's Report.—The report of the Engineer stated that plans werp upon the table for the extension of tbe culvert in tho Cook-street gully, for the cutting down of section .between Hopetoun-street, Here ford-stroet, and Jersey-street, in section 53 for the purpose of completing Newton Road gully, &c. It also stated that tonders might now be called for the drainage of Jermvn street.Beresfordstreet gully, Upper Union street, Lower Hepburn-street, and eastern emlof Napier-atroofc, but that it would ho i bettor to call for tomlors for tho drainage of the first three first. The Engineer hoped readyJ°\ I™^*°" of tendW within the next fortnight drainage works in St. Martin's Lane, Collingwood-street,

Gaol Road, and Norfolk-gtrc^H&m were a number of sections ofliflfl lovols in tho Ponsonby Ward laiJ^N^B far an Shelly Beach Road, but he complete tho grades untilitwnßsotJtj'^B tho grades ofNcw-streetandSt Iww were to bo. Until this vrna BattVed IrWl havo to proceed with tho skvL 'HIK Shoily Beach Road.-It was ( Si vito tenders at once for tho (Wl Bffl gully culvert, tho cutting down'S^Hi in Newton gully, and the drain™,, !?™i myn-Btreet, Beresford • street in] *■£ Upper Union-street. ■i-^ra:^B Cau Fakes.—At Cr. Devore'sra^ff: motion, "That the question of farafttii hire of cabs be referred to tie T fBI Committee to consider, and roportSHß Council," was deferred till nextWbLthl Ip.ELAND-STREKT CONTIIACT.—IfcfcJf^B solved to remit £60 of the £80 *!■■ penalty in connection with J[, S}ffl| contract for formation of Ircland.jt!jflH[ Tho rough minutes wens then'SH: tho Council adjourned for.a ■'ortnigE'jH

CORRESPONDENCE.

Atlantic Steamers, ' t (To tho Editor.) ,:. i^pab. ■* SiR,— "More Steam for Auckland JET havo read my letter very carelessly'-'lff "^ ■would never haye said that in jl|l| ought to have stated the avera»t;jjß: were for the year 1873. My l^Jg; the steaming averages I g ave L|j| eight years. As a matter of fact/tuffi! the printed statements of the'jyjgfl Company for the years 1876 to iskjß sive. My letter referred :onl?|,^H outward passages; your oonSH •writes about the homeward Putamjfl:. are quite different. The. hom<s»jjMj sages, as a rule, are made in from (JH hours shorter time than the outaJHj this necessitates me to explaia;fflH| average I gave for the Celtic is tVjB ward one. The figures I ojjjfflf have given for the outwaf^H gages are 9 days 5 hours, ...iy&jj checking my figures and makiagaT tion in my draft letter, ; .bnt BMji correct the copy sent to you. ,1^ doubt tho statement your^corrJjj makes of the quick passages of thoTjjj and Germanic, and should beglijKi hie authority. Tho White Btarj£ in a list of " the most remarkflbjjhffi of each steamer," gives thefojlois cerniug these two vessels:- iym Outwards' (Queenstown to Mj% Germanic, April, 1877, 7,'fUjiS] 37 minutes. 'jj Britannic, August, 1877, 7 dsjjJJJ uli minutes. _ '& Homewards (New York to Qneaftj Germnnic, February, 1876, 7 dajl'jjl 17 mjnutes. ."'".; Britannic, December, 1876,7<iayj]ij 41 minutes. . ' , ,'f* I think if they had been ablo tgnjj passage by either of them -of 8 d«jj| they would have availed tliemselwi opportunity. Your conespondtentfe unfortunate in stating the.oldjersi|| is the quicker runs slic will mSfe yearly averages of tho Britanuwfc are 7 days 18 hours, and.for 18S2Sjfc hours; of tho Germanic for lilf, |j h mrs, and for 1583,8 days 11'hniiM is no doubt that these two are tbs doth] of the White Star fleet, but miijß tulately their sailingdstea don'tttH with our mails ; only once in MttnttH we get the Germanic, and tv, ice -tran Adriatic, Celtic, and Bepublio,'i&M Britannic not at all; wheroas,if«JH were nisda up in London two dijiflj they would be conveyed by t&flj steamers of the Gunard or Guionb^H reach here the came time they-don^B am, elc., John Milhe. ; ;*',i§lNL|

Captain Armit, who was inciraH the "Argus's" unsuccessful cxpmfiH New Guinea, writes to the Council i|l| Geographical Society of New Sottlsffi| —"I have just returned from'HctMM after an absence of ei-ven montk"iS| explored Moresby and Basilisk Id|H| lledlich Group, and the Louisi&jH polago, as also Milne BayandEatt&JH am too ill to write at length, butJjfH emphatically to contradict the stunl which have been published, thntitjJH chiefs are adverse to the sbjjH white men. I have been 120 inileataß| Guinea as leader of tho ' Argus \<^H and I have now explored theiuMß which, with the exception of Bftali^kßj no white man has ever been befa£B have done this alone. EverpAl^B people and their chiefs are hhbUH that good white men should comjfijiHß not • schooner' men, they addoflH alluding to labour vessels. InwJ have I had the slightest trouUt.'oH pleasantness, and when I lcft'HH Island 500 natives assembled toMSBJH and to load me with presents of hi^m

Printed and Ukney Bkett, of S^sSSOt* *~ Gonoral Printing QSTigHR ! pi roots. In the Frovlaoo 'iSmSh ; : .

THE Al/CKLAND JSVENING STAR, FRIDAY, JANUARY 23, iBBS



Auction* TO-MOR ROW, At 2,30 o'clock. J. H. HAMER WILL sell at tho Nowton Auction Mart, on above date,! A LARGE SELECTION of Household Fur niture and EfFeota, consisting of Chests Drawers, Chairs, lieds'cads and Bedding. Mirrors, Cooking Utensils, Sowing Machines, Lounges, Spring Mattrasscs, ■ Round Wire, Meat Safe, Cruots, Larsrn As sortment of I'ictures, Cases Dioksons Ginger Ale (largo and small), Sec, &c &c. At Sarno Time, A Clioico Selection of Jowollery, consisting of Lockets, Necklets, Brooches, Sets of Brooches, Bracolots, Shirt Studs and Suites, Indies' and Gents' Watches, Scarf Pins, ' &c. Every artiole offorod will bo sold with out reserve. Thoy aro now in stylo and well worth inspection. Also. Without tho least Reserve, Five Tons of South ern Flour, in very good order, must bo sold to cloar Consignment. BALK AT 2.30 O CLOCK. TO-MORROW, At 10.30 n.rn. OWING to a mistake in timo of Sale advertised for THURSDAY, tho Wholo of tho Eleotro-plated Goods, consiaUngof- Large and Small Forks. Dessert Spoons, Tablo Bpoons. Salvors, Fish Slico, Si'vor Bracolota, Gold Rings, Napkin Rings, mo,, &o. On View day of Sale. 15,000 Papor Bags, suitable for Fruiterers, Confectioners, or Drapers. Also. Dressing Tubloa and Mirrors, Cooking Utensils and Gonoral Furniture &c, &c. J. R. RANDERSON. MONDAY, JANUARY 20. MOUNT ALBERT. MOUNT ALBERT. MESSRS O. A. STEVEN & CO. HAVE received instructions to sell, on the above date, at their rooms, Durham- Street West, next T. and S. Morrlu nnd Co.'s, ALL THAT SPLENDID PIECE OF LAND known as tho Church Hill Estate situalo opposite the English Church at Mount Albert, two and a-half miles from Auckland Postofllce. It is subdivided into Nino Allotments, each having a frontage of GO feet by a dopth of ISO (or more than a quarter-acre oach). They command a view of tho Waitemata and surrounding country; tho soil is volcanic, partly cleared. Somo of these allotments aro first class business sites. There are four lines of omnibuses which pass half-hourly throughout tho day, thus giving easy access to town. Tho railway station, Morningsido, is onlythreo minutes'walk from tho ground. Also, oi tho samo day at completion of above, tho remaining unsold allotments of the BROOK LAND ESTATE, Mount Albert, adjoining tho properties of F. Battley and A. K. Taylor, Ksqs. This estate needs no recommendation, as it Is so well known, being without exception ono of tho best estates in tho Mount Albert district. Freo Passes by omnibus to view, on applica tion to tho Auctioneers. Durham-street VVoat, Auokland. Terms:■ Quarter cash; balance three, five and seven years, at seven por cent W, 3. CQOIIKANE,] [JAS, TIACRK MONDAY, JANUARY 26. ALLOTMENT, ALMA PLACE, rONSQNBY. TfjlOß SALE by auction at our Booms JD Qucon-strcct, on Monday, 26th January, at 12 o'clock, ALLOTMENT 73, having a frontage of S3 foot to Ireland-street, Alma Place, situated only a few foot from England-stroot, and close to Franklin Road. SAMUEL COGHRANE & SON. Auctioneers. W. S, COCm&ANE.] [JAS. DACRE. MONDAY, JANUARY 20. HOTEL, STONE QUARRY, FLAX-MILL, AT TUAKAU. fTIHE Subscribers have received instrue- JL Uons from Mr J. A. Cohen to sell by auction at tbelr Rooms, Queen-stroot, on Mo> drtr.WOiinst., at Vi o'clock, HIS VERY VALUABLE FREEHOLD PRO PERTIES AT TUAKAU, consisting of- COHEN'S HOTEL-A good substanUal Build ing of two stories, con taining 9 large rooms, detached kitchon.stables.&e.iacreof land. It is quite close to railway station, and now lot at £100 a year. This is the only hotel In the district. BTONE QUARRY AND FLAX-MILL- About 20 acres Land, with large creek supplying vast water power, with 18-feet water-wheel and all machinery/or carry ingon a first-class Flax-mill. The Quarry 1 contains an unlimited supply of very fine scoria bluo stone, procurable in very lonf lengths; powerful crab winch, crane, ant all working appliances. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers W. 8. OOOHKANK.I fjAMKS DAOBI MONDAY, JANUARY 26, FIRST-CLASS BUILDING ALLOTMENTS, ALMA PLACE, PONSONBY. THE Subscribers will sell by auction, at their Rooms, Queen-street, on Monday, January 26, at 12 o'clock, Tax FOLLOWING VALUABLE BUILDING BITES, ALMA PLACE, PONSONBY ALLOTMENT 111. having a frontage of 33 feet to Spring-street, 35 feet 6 inches to 1 Middle-street, and 11} feet to Runnel-st; is In a first-class position, and would make a splendid business stand. ALLOTMENT 135, having a frontage of 33 feet to Cascade-street. HAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. W, 3. COCHRANE]. JAS. DAORB MONDAY, JANUARY 26. FREEHOLD PROPERTIES,, * RESIDENCES AT MOUNT EDEN. ALLOTMENT, BROWN-STREET. COTTAGE AT PONSONBY. fTIHE Subscribers will sell by auction, at _I_ their Rooms, Queen-street, on Monday, 26th inst., at 12 o'clock, MOUNT EDEN—Lots 5 and 6, Subdivision . Lot 6, Section 10 (Prince's Subdivision) having a frontage Of 132 feet to Grange Road by 378 feet deep, with « well-buSt and Comfortable Residence, containing 6 rooms, well-flnlshed throughout; all flrat class timber; water tanks and all con veniences ; grand and uninterrupted view; rich volcanic soil. BROWN-STREET, PONSONBY.-A New Cottage of 5 Rooms, well fl Dished, oven,' register grates, water laid oh; allotment, 40 feet frontage; well drained. Terms very eaßy. I BROWN-STREET. PONSONBY—Allotment 13, having 40 feet frontago by 110 feet deep; a good building sito; all level. BY ORDER OF THE MORTGAGEE. ALLOTMENT 3, subdivision lots 12,43, U, sub division lots 8 and 9, section 6, Mount Eden (near the Toll Gate), having a frontage of SO feet to Mary-street, by 138 feet deep, with Comfortable Residence erected there on, known as the property of Mr James •.. : Anderson. . ■ . For further particularn, apply to SAMUEL COOHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. J vj ( TUESDAY, JANUARY 27. HUNTER & NOLAN WILL HOLD TUKIK Vfr BBKLY SALE AT THE NEWMARKET YARDS, Jnnotlon of Great South and Onohunga Roads, or VAT AND STORE STOCK, DAIRY COWS, SHEEP, AND FIGS. DURHAM YARDS, XjiOß SALE, at tho Durham Yards, JC ' every Tuesday, at 11 o'olook, EDDIES, TALLOW, WOOL, and SKINS HUNTER AND NOLAN TZ'BATING'S T>OWDBR, HEATING'S POWDER HEATING'S POWDER - BEATING'S POWDER KILLS BUGB FLEAS MOTHS BEETLES. This Powder is Quits Harmless to Ani mal Life, but is unrivalled In destroying fleas, bugs, cockroaches, beetles, moths in furs, and Bverrother species of insect. Sportsmen will nnd this invaluable for destroying fleas In their doge, as also ladies for their pet dogs. Tms Abtiolk has Found so Great a Salb that it has tempted others to vend a so-called article In imitation. The Public are Cautioned that tho tins of the Tgenuine powder boar the :^»^^O°R#TA^fe G HEATING'S WORM TABLETS ■ •:■ fig ; KEATING'S WORM TABLETS A PORHIOf yKQBTAELB.SWKBIMEAT, both in fi3L eST1S, ctyui? toste, furnishing a most agree -7E23i r"*si to' B P5, rfS° Uy Bate an 4 mai Vie -BWtt in Tiaa fcyairChezhlsts and Druggists. F»PrJfitcr;a'HOMASKMTES&,lifi«»i(.



TUESDAYS. THE HAYMARKET. CJALE OB" WOOL, SHEEPSKINS, © HIDES, TALLOW, HAY, and STRAW, eaoh TUESDAY, at 12 o'clook. ALFRED BUCK.LAND. FOR PRIVATE SALE ON LIBERAL TERMS, IN LOTS TO SUIT PURCHASERS I Farm Lots from 20 acres and upwards, near Pukekoho Station; from £710s to £10 an aero. , Farm, Lot 130, Awitn, containing 123 acres; ■ecuroly fonced; is near other homesteads, ana "ood land; £2 an aero. Farm of 150 acres on tho Pukekoho Hill, ad joining that of Mr Jacob Wright's; considerably Improved: £3 an acre. A flrst-olaas Farm, half-way between Klhlklhl and To Awamutu, containing 686 acros, with oholco applo orchard. Available and Fertile Farmß. ranging from 1,500 to 10,000 aorca, at prlcos varying with tm provemonta from a. pogLAm teaJ Unrivalled /ty'/ /O7 ou r/w 11W TEA I /&0/ ABOUNDING /O/ - //y/ Strength AND QUALITY. ARTHUR EADY, AUCKLAND MUSIC WAREHOUSE, ' BS, QUKtßtr-ST., Bogs to Announce tho Arrival of ShvKKAL CASES of MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS, &0., cx 9.9. Coptio and Oainaru, consisling of— VIOLINS. COPIES OP THE OLD MASTERS. • FRENCH COPIES. YOUTHS' VIOLINS. Fitted with Ordinary Pegs, or Wat-us's Patent Holdfast Pegs, which are Highly Reoom mended for tho following reasons :— They do not slip, they turn more easily, and regularly, tUch facilitate tuning in conse giionce, they nave a smoother hole for the string, and are more durable. THE ABOVE INSTRUMENTS have been SPECIALLVSELKCrED TO MY ORDER IN LONDON by. an EXPERIENCED BUYER, onabinjf mo to guarantee that every instru ment will give satisfaction, while tho LARGE NUMBER NOW IN STOCK AFFORDS A SPLKNUID OPPORTUNITY FOR MAKING A SELECTION. . FLUTES. COCOA WOOD, GERMAN SILVER KEYS AND TIPS, SLIDE HEAD, ONE, FOUR. OR SIX KEYS CONCERT FLUXES WITH CASES PICCOLOS IN D, Kb, and V ■ PICCOLO AND FLUTE COMBINED, HLLAK KBYS FLAGEOLETS. IMPROVKD BRASS CYUNDEB FLAGEO LETS, VARIOUS KEYS CLAMONETTES. ALBERT OR BRUSSELS, 11 KEYS, AND KINGS IN ANY KEY BRASS BAND INSTRUMENTS. CORNETS. TENORHORNS, BARITONES, TROMBONES, EUPHONIUMS, BOM BARDONS, DRUMS, &c. HORNS. ■ POST HORNS, DRAG HORNS, ALPINK HORNS BANJOS. DOBSON PATTERN, ENGLISH AND AMERICAN. PICCOLO BANJOS, with Nickel-silver Hoop. BANJO FITTINGS. STRINGS SEPA RATELY OR IN SETS. GERMAN CONCERTINAS AND ACCORDIONS, BEST QUALITY ONLY. The3o are treated as MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS, each being examined and sent out in Perfect Order. They must not, theroforo, bo CLASSED with the GOODS supplied by TOY DEALERS. A Large Variety of the above Instruments, in cluding the Patent Broad Rood Accordion, in Solid Oak Caso ; Leather Straps—tho Strongost Instrument of the kind made. ANGLO-GERMAN CONCERTINAS. ALL WITH SEPARATELY-FITTED SCREWED NOTES, and NEATLY COVERED BOX. VIOLIN CASES. MAHOGANY, RO3EWOOD, WALNUT, fitted with Spring Clasps or Hooks VIOLIN FITTINGS. STRINGS. PEGS, BOW HAIR, TAILPIECES, BRIDGES, CHIN RESTS, BOWS (Brazil wood, Ironwood. Snako wood, &c). MUTKS, RESIN IN WOOD, CHINA and NICKEL SILVER HOLDERS. VIOLINCELLOS, FITTED WITH PATENT HOLDFAST PEGS. DOUBLE BASSES, THREE STRINGS MACHINE HEAD VIOLAS (TENOR VIOLINS), FITTED WITH PATENT HOLDFAST PEGS. PORTFOLIOS. OLD STYLE COMBINATION PORTFOLIOS, MUSIC ROLLS, UTILIS MUSIC CASE. THE DIGITORIUM. This REMARKABLE INVENTION materially assists any person to Play and become Perfect on the Pianoforte In an incredibly short time, PIANOFORTE FITTINGS. INSULATORS, TUNING JAMMERS, DESK HOOKS, &c. METRONOMES. ROSEWOOD, with Bell, Best Quality. Precision guaranteed. Whilo thanking my friends and customors for the patronago enjoyed since commonolng bnslnoss, I hope, by pursuing the course hitherto adopted, to receive a continuance of their esteemed favours, which will at all times have my careful and prompt attention. ARTHUR EADY, 68, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. OUXUM HIBKIIH.] LALSX, IIISBN. BESS'ETH AND AITB.EN are glad to Inform their Customers and Üblic generally that having sold the wholo Of their last year's Steok of Clovers, etc, they are In a position to Offer an Entirely New Stock MrtTlng per direot steamer Aorangl, from-Lon ion, and per Mail Steamer from San Francisco, m under, all current season's growth, consisting »HT^s^r. v, mliicarMhißt LUCERNE (MedSgosStlva" «wffiS^m«n??inLSl '^opecurus pretensis) SSSSi ?»S??SHS Wwrtnca ovina) DgoB IGRASS omnßSOhr<Bdflrl) S vl f^ I AIj u L 3?5 r,obo?M olongatus) rJK™ (?? l9 f um, PerroneßemporMronrt COCKSFOOT (Daotylls glomerate) TURNIPS 6BiE^ TOP ABBRDKSN They are also Agents for the-Bonedust as Manufaotßredby the Auckland Manure Co" R*"7' S 3"6? P°neduat and Flour, Minoral and Bono Phosphates, Potato and Grass Manures, i^S UAIIO- N^ ato of B°<». and other Artiflolal Manures; Oats, Maine, Barley. Bean*. F«ue; Coarse, Fin», and RocklSalt, Cobra and Uaseti Cake i New Zealand Flax and Tomato fJIO MR J, H, WITHEBVORD. SIR,—I have the honour to inform you that jrflur tender for the sole right of Advertising on the Auckland section of tho Now Zealand Rail ways has been accepted by the Hon. Minister for Pubjlo Works on behalf of the Queen. - Ihave,&c, J. P. MAXWELL, General Manager, Wellington, December 1,1881, Spaces at 63 Railway Stations may be had on ipplication at my office. Business men desirous if having special notices, almanacs, &0., can tavo them erected immediately at a very mode ate ohargo. - . N.B.—Advertisers will ; please note that ho tljpr person has the right of reqeiviag adver ise'ments far (liese Railway Stations. - _ ~' ""' J. H. WITHEFORb. December 16. lm.



pHEISTMAS .JJIRUITS. Cablo Addroesi I Tolophono Exchango! "Engle," Auckland. I No. 55. JOHN BUCHANAN, WHOLESALE GROCER, TEA, COFFE, SPICE, and PROVISION MERCHANT, CUSTOMS-STREET, AUCKLAND. Hokb to nnnouuco that ho has JUST RECEIVED, Ex s.s. Come I U.I 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'S FRUITS, NEW SEASON'S FRUITS, NEW SEASON'S FRUITS, NEW SEASON'S FRUITS, COMPRISING^- MUSCATKL RAISINS SULTANA RAISINS IMPERIAL FRENCH PLUMS HLKMK FIG 3 CURRANTS TO ARRIVE (oxpoctod In a tow days) Ex s.s. Kaikouiu, BARCELONA NUTS JORDAN ALMONDS SHELL ALMONDS VALENCIA 11AISINS SAMPLES ON VIEW AT THUi WAREHOUSE. JOHN T} UCHA NA N, CUSTOMS-STREET, AUCKLAND. TT E A C 0 C X, • OPTICIAN, MATHEMATICAL AND NAUTICAL INSTRUMENT MAKER, SnORTLANDBTUKKT. ALWAYS IN STOCK- Spoctaclcß andf Eye-glasses o( every kind an accurate fit guaranteed Opera Glasses of Buperior quality Telescopes, Binocular .»Field Glasses and Microscopes, powerful and cheap Theodolites, Alining Compasses, Dralnago Levels Abney Levels, Prismatic Compasses Drawing Instruments, Scales, Parallel Holers Ships' Logs Sextants, Compasses, Binnacles Barometers.•Tlnirmometora^Hydrometors Electric Bells, Batteries, and FittiEgs Magnetic aiulf Oulranic Medical Machinoa Magic Lanbirna'and Slides, Haud Magnifiers Storeoscopal) and*Blidco, Graphoscopes Steam Guncos and Tubing, Salinomctors Amatcur,Photo|;raphio Cameras JUST »RECKI VXD — Self -registering Aneroid Barometers INSTBUMENTS OF EVER? KIND ILEFAIBEO, OPPOSITE THE POST-OFFICE, THOMAS MACIIN, Bricklayer aitd builder, COLLtNGWOOD-STREBT. Quantities prepared (or thu Trado and roliablo estimates Riven, Furnace Work done in all branches. Stoves, Coppers, and Kitchen Ranges sot and guaranteed. Communications by post attendod to. JG. H**E NI)ERS 0N ' 8 • CHBRRY PECTORAL. 4s 6d, 2a 6d. Is (3d per bottle. To bejhad only at Medical Hall, Ponsonby, opposite Throe Lamps, D. E v * >;*■ GUNMAKBIt, jdmßsSlsßßg£r QDM» - mm, £ ffHiP^^^^ AUOKLAMB t)§J|§l!r (Opposite the City Markty, XBtABUimKO 1860. li£StfMßiilM®/v Intending Buyers shonld In. (Bwiwfl&w-F J s l'e°t the laugh stock of W>*MmSsr-S Breeoh and Muecle-loadlng MjMSM Guns on hand. They will so* PRff-^fflSH the BBBT tawi In Auckland, KUMdKPw Bvery gun thoroughly examin- W§m *d and guaranteed before d«U ---m/BV Htmmeriess Qnns, with Stemen'i rS^a Patent Steel Barrels, 12 and 20 gaugt I Kjjssi Silver's Patent Anti-recoil Bnttriatae KgSH Wabley'a Bull Don and Irish Const* mjS bnlary Revolvers, also his New Patent gaga Belf-oxtracting Revolver ; Kynooh'i Mm Patent" Pert eot" Reloading Motalllo ««gsl Cartridge Cases and Crimpers; Eler'i kho] Revolver Ammunition and Metallic Cartridge Cases j Newcastle Ohlllei! Shot| Curtlss and Harvey and Plgon WUk's ace Laurence's Gunpowder; Eley's wadding and Cartridge Casss; Powder Flasks, Shot Pouches, Harßfl Bags, Gun Cases, Cartridge Belts, Qua Oil, Tow for Gun Cleaning, Ferret Muzzles and Bells, Saloon Rifles, Air Canes, Breech-loadina Implement*, Fishing Taokle, Cutlery, lirj porks. REPAIRS, Including Brown'jog and Bi itooklng, specially attended to, and ontlaftoUoa ruaranteed. ____ V, iiVxil., GmntAKBB is iuronn, QUPBRIGK CORRUGATED TAKES. J. L. KHAN -^•-' Vbu for SaH a number of tha atare, with Taps, ready tor me, prloo 35b, at his Shop, Wellesloy •tree* East tarart door to Crowther'a Stablss). Large Quantities ol Spouting,' Ridging, and Down Pliws' always In S took. Verandah Iran curved at the shortest netloa. Country ©idem win always reoolvo his prompt attention, boat WMhaN aiwiya on hud. WILLIAM THOMAS, Corner of Lome and Victoria-atreets, Auckland East, MONUMENTAL, MARBLE, AND GENERAL STONEMASON, ARCHITECTURAL SCULPTOR AND ' CARVER. Inscriptions Accurate and Beautiful. Monuments, Tomba, Headstones, and every description of Stone Work at the Lowest Poosiblo Prices for Town and Country LIGHT HARNESS HORSES, SADDLE I HORSES, and all kinds of SPRING VEHICLES. Hlred7_Bought, and Sold, a* mOWTHEB'S VICTORS BTABLEH Wal rt«T-«teß9*



WILLIAM RATTRAXS ANNUAL SUMMER SALE. Bargains in LADIES' UNDERCLOTHING. Bargains in STYLISH MANTLES. Bargains in SUMMER COSTUMES. , Bargains in FASHIONABLE MILLINERY. Washing- Dress Materials from 33d. French Sateens and Zephyr Cloths at Clearing Prices. Tennis Cloths and French Larantines at Astonishing Prices. THE ENTIRE STOCK.MUST BE CLEARED. « SWEEPING / Fashionable Sunshades, Ribbons, Laces, j Rufflings, Ties, Lace Collarettes, Sash -| Ribbons, Embroideries, also IN \ GLOVES AND HOSIERY. SPECIAL BARGAINS.IN GUIPURE CURTAINS. t-3- The Entire Stock of Sheetings, Towel- \ lings, Calicoes, Cretonnes, Table I GENUINE Damasks, Napkins, Flannels, Fancy J, WHOLESALE Tatlings, etc., etc., at I PRICES CLOTHING DEPARTMENT. / As this Department is to bo relinquished ALTOGETHER tho balance of Stoclc now on hand MUST BE SOLI) prior to Stock-taking. With this object tho Goods, though of tho beat quality, are marked FABULOUSLY LOW. For instance, Mack Cloth Walkiug Coata marked 42/- roducod to 17/6 Tweed Suits at 63/- to 29/G Long Linen Dust Coats ai 7/11 about half tho usual price Linen Sac Coats, for work or loungo, " 4/11 EVERY OTHER LINE REDUCED IN PROPORTION. WILLIAM EATTEAY, 178. 180, 182. I OUEEN STREET. I 80^]^ INSPECT BEFORE PURCHASING ELSEWHERE. / W GULLIVER, Queen Street. / * / 0 / A\V / The best / /£> / PROPERTY. /Ay / $a In the / • 7 / wwy© MARKET //£* / ™^ / *\ ' / ALLOTMENTS, 66 x 132./ //O / / / Term s very easy. MOUNT EDEN DISTRICI/Vy / / S*y / Title—Land Transfer. Tj^T / Ap? / Roads 66 feet wide, /fa/ — /• CJ / INSPECT BEFORE PURCHASING ELSEWHERE. / W. GULLIVER Queen Street. THE WONDERFUL i Latest Improvement* Vkloftble Appliances. Tou Y«*ra" auaranto*. Patent Autom»%lo Winder. Fatunt, Drop-BoIUin: Patent Looße-Wlndlnsr-Wheel. Patont Thread Boleaser. W«r« thelm Machines kept In Bapalra for throe JB*r» FBBB Of OBABaa. lUnotiatad OsUlorqm ml Vamplw ofWorkfr** ™ THE WERTHEIM SEWING MACHINE AGIKCY. W. J. BEALE, 170, qukbn . B t ß kbt. ■ ■ . AUCKLAND. MB 7. QUICK bugs to return his Slncoro Fmijjljimi —«n»gnenff»T Thanks (or tho Liberal Patronngo rocoived I IBJHKBWI^jBIIj^HiBI I While carrying on tho Busliiosh known as I IJMMuS SlB Mffl^mßß I Btreet/and truste that MESSRS*JAMKS DIG- HwHiHiiiEliißml I NAN Sc CO., tho gentlemen to whom ho has IUHHIHnSunHffIKHI I relinquished tho saino, will bo accorded Support HjIIIHIjWHHnpMMMH I ln,an equally liberal manner. Patrons can rely BajH^mfeSwaWglaEiM I upon being treated civilly and fairly by his auo- . BSSffiaumWfl>**S^—3ffß I cesaoro, under whoso proprielury ha feels Bure Blintl IP^^TTri'iS SVH I tho hoatolry will become the fuvourito of Auck- KO'B^^^jß^SSl I j" DJ." DIGNAN] [T. FOLEYI [P. LUNDON EHIBiSBw^WI*" f MESSRS JAMES DIGNAN & CO. having —> wX&*BH3SSSBBBfmA purchased Mr F.yulck's Bueincss, hopo to merit tho patronage bo generously bestowed on their late and popular predecessor. For Hire—Han- spm Cabs, Open and Close Carriages, Buegiea of T B. BLAIKIB. every desoriptioii. Waegonottos, Breaks and W»" Viotobia-btrbbt, Omnibußoa, Lafflca' and Gentlemen s Saddle ix , vnnn , wn n ™ nT TTTnirnfl' *• vttrvtott accommodation for Horses, &o. Night attend" Has For Sale, at LOW Rfttefc »noe. Oharges moderate. Carpenters' Toola ~~ Nails, Looks, Hinges #~ WT _ _ _ Kitchen Ranges • J-I » i ■• Regieter Grates, In great Varletr BOOK BINDER, PAPER BULKR, MarWe Ma H nameUed Slate Mantelpleoes ACCOUNT BOOK MANOTACTURBB. , (Largest Stock in Anokland) Marble, Kleotroplate, Curb, and other KTenden tmbmm doobb ABOT» " tXA* " owncM. Galvanised Iron, Sheet Lead, and Zlno MBIROHANTS1 ACCOUNT BOOKS, State.Cement,and Plaster. Ikbubanoi and Miniko RKaiSTHi Boom INSPECTION INVITED Specially Ruled and Bound. ■ — Mnslo, Magaslnes, Publlo Libraries, and Sub- ._ p „„ TTTn? nv day School Books well bound. T> r, HOL L 1 c » h IJN Hi UJT BAKEKS1 SPECIAL RULED DAT BOOKS. J-^* COACHES. Bibles, Prayer and Hymn Books LEAVE ONEHUNSA-ManukauHotel-7.80, Re-bonnd. 8> 830 i 8t8 , 15) i O-SQ , 11.15 a.m., 12.16, 1, 1.30, 2.30, BAND ANO CHOIR MUSIO BOOKS 3,4.5.30 p.m. Mondaya-6 p.m. SaturdaJß-6, BULBD 8.30 p.m. Sundayß-8.30 a.m., 12 noon, 1.30 p.m. — . LEAVB AUOKLAND-Greyhound Hotel -0.9.43, 10.30, U a.m., 12.15, 1, 2, 2.15, 3.15, i, 4.30, J'' HKWDBItBON 6,6,7 p.m. Mondays—ll P.m. Saturdays—lo,ll a « « v « « « v «, pm _ un a a y ß _}Oa.m. > 2T6p.m. r.T.rrgo bbtp BTOW A Nil OWWICPAT, - Single Faro, Is j Return Fare, Is Od. HOtSS, SHIP, BIGN, AND HKNEi-Afc Tickets sold by the dozen :-To.and from One i-iwftmi i-Tivit DAtvi'iru huEga, 7b ;to and from Greenwood's Corner, 6s ; pEOORATIVB, pain IRK, J to and from Brown-street, Epsom, sb. Ho. 8. "A'tKisajs-iism. K. P. HOLLIB Proprietor.



THE NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY, 158 AND IGO, QUEEN-STREET, DISPLAY THE LARGEST AND BEST, ASSORTED STOCK OK MEN'S, YOUTHS', and BOYS' CLOTHING AND OUTFITTING CLOTHING AND OUTFITTING CLOTHING AN I) OUTFITTING CLOTHING AND OUTFITTING IN THE CITY. THE CELEBRATED SI OS till-l I, TWEEDS, 111 OS <i 112 L 'I W l2 EDS, Which thoy wero tho first to Introduco In Modo up Clothing, has bccomo FAMOUS ah BEING THE MOST DURABLE AND WKAR-ItESISTING OF ALL. BROKEN FABRICS. THUS DEMAND FOR THESE GOODS Continuoß to show a Largo Yearly Increase, I'KOVINfi THAT IMPORTED CLOTHING 18 ALMOST KNTIBSLY SUPERSEDED BY THE SUPBHIOR COLONIAL PRODUCTION. punfiANSINGB, W. PHILLIPPB & SON HAVE RECEIVED, EX LATE ARRIVALS 185-P A C X A G B S-185 OONTAININQ 66,000 ROLL 3OF PAPERHANGINGS, OONHIBTINO OF NEW PATTERNS For Drawing, Dining, Bed-rooms, TtfMKutd Staircase, suitable (or the Man(d«ru? Cottage. BEAUTIFUL DESIGNS, AND BEST VABUJC EVER OFFERED IN PAPBRHANGINGS. ' gift—PACKAGES—9IB BORIMB AND HESSIANS PLATK AND SHEET GLASaWHTTB LEAD. OILS. TURPS, VARNISHES, AND ALL TRADE SUNDRIES. W. PHILLIPPB ft BON. 86 and B7i Qdbbh-htbbw. THE UNION STEAM SAW, MOULD ING. BASH, AND DOOR COMPANY (LIMITED), WHOLBSALI DKALBBB IK TIMBER, DO OK 3, SASHES, AND XOIWJBKY, BDrrLIE3 IN WUOM3ALB LOTS, From Bush Mills, by direct delivery «t any Pnbllo Wharf In Auokland, BUILDING MATERIAL IN EVER* FORM, Including MOULDINGS. And from Monbatilcs' Bay Yard and Factory TIMBER, MOULDINGS, DOORS, SASHES,' SPECIAL JOINERY, FRETWORK, AND TURNERY. IMFOBTANS TO JIDILDEI'J, CONTRACTORS, OABINETMAKKIIB, AMD JOINKR9, A SPECIALLY BELECTED BTOOK OF JOINERS' TIMBER, From tho Company's Talrua Mill, thoroughly seasoned and ready for working up, la always kept In Stock at -Mechanics' Bay Yard, and can bo secured In Lots to miit Cuatomon' roqulrouwnta. TAIRDi TIMBER In well known m the BEST JOINERS' TIMBER m tub MARKET BTORAQB ACCOMMODATION Afforded by abranobment In Mechanic*" Bat Yard. BORTING-UP ORDERS Swwntod from Mechanics" Bat Yabd with oat delay. QUOTATIONS AND PATTERN BOOKS On application at MECHANICS' BAY OR CUSTOMS STK '' DR E ff & C O.'S, SEAMAN'S OUTFITTING AND JEWELLERY ESTABLISHMENT (Under Sailors' Rest), WHARF, AUCICLAND. And at Klizaboth-Btreot, Melbourne READ. HEAD. READ, Fho Far-famed Erhnrdt Hunting English Lover. In Sterling Silvor Coses, at £3'.10a caoh. I'lio World-ronowncd Rothetham English Lover, £i 10s. Waltham Levors, £3. Amorlcan Hunting Lovors, in Silver Cbscs, £2 Bb. Ladies' Gold and Sivor Goods at Unheard Prioes. REMEMBER. REMEMBER. Evory Watch. Guaranteed for three years. Bont to any part of Now Zealand Post Free. A Competent Workman kept on the promises (or all kinds of Repairs at Molbourne Charges. Plcaso forward Poßt-ofllco Ordor, Note tho address— DREW & CO., WHARF, AUCKLAND. And Er.iy.AßKTn-HTRICKT MKTiBOtmNB. BUTCHER AND CO., Fokt-st. and Queen bt Wharf. STEVEDORES, RECEIVING AND FORWARDING AGENTS. WOOL STOBED ASD DDMPKD JOB SHirMENT, BALLAST SUPPLIED, MANCHESTER FIRE ASSURANCE company; EOTAIIMSHED 1881. CHIEF OFFICES: 08, King-street, Manchester. 06, Choapsldo, London. Agents foh New Zealand : Msssne W. MoARTHUR k CO., AUCKLAND. The nndorsignod Is prepared to accept Risks at lowest current rates. AH lossos promptly Bettled In the colony. FREDERICK NUTTER, General Managor, 35, Insurance BnlldlDgs, Auokland. HAVING disposed of my coach business at North Shore, I have a few vory Superior Horses left for Sale—Apply to F. J. Qulok, Devonport, North Shore. COUSIN S AND ATKIN, COACH BUILDERS, Elliott and amikkt-strkkts, Hare In Stock- Double and Single-seated Buggies, Hooded Phaetons, Vis-a-vis, Waggonettes, Dog Carte, Socond-hand Phwtons and Buggies. . Also, Many Thonsands^SeasoncdFJnished Spokos, the OR SALE, a really good Dairy Farm' 160 acres good land, well-fenced, good grass, and plenty fresh water all the year round, comfortable dwelling-house, and numerous out buildings ; all in good order; J-mil (from rail way station, 15 miles from town, and will be sold ohoap.—Apply to John Soppot, Land Agent, H 8. Qneen-stre THOR IMMEDIATE SALE, a Butchering J} Business, doing a good cash trade, In the centre of the city j a low price will be taken.— Apply to John Soppet. Land Aaent, No,'B. Qnonn-street "DIOR POSITIVE SALE, a nice little X? Farm of 40 acres, part in grass, all fenced and an eight-roomed House upon it; 3 miles from Railway Station, and 11 miles from tows; also, a good Farm at Whangarei, 328 acres, nearly all fenced in, part in good grass, and part bußh, good Cottage, Outbuildings and Orchard: the sheep and cattle can either be taken at valuation or otherwise; a low price will be taken for the lot Apply to John Soppot, House and Land Agent, No. 8, Queen-street. OR IMMEDIATE SALE, A Really Nioe little Farm of 52J Acres Good Land, subdlvidad into 7 or 8 paddocks, allfcnoed, prin cipally thorn fences; a 6-roomed House and Sheds, &c., for 12 cows, and a Bplendid stream of fresh water, capable of driving vory power ful machinery ; alßo has a large frontage to the harbour. Only 11 milos from Queon-stree Wharf, and will bo sold cheap.—Apply John c- .Land Agent, No- *■ """on-strect. FOR IMMEDIATE SALE, in Victoria street West, two Houses and Shop with double frontage, wUl'be sold a bargain: terms easy.—Apply To John Soppett, House and Land Ascent, Kb. 8, Queen-street.



"mHB NEW ZEALAND FARMER, BEE AND POULTRY JOURNAL," An Illustrated Agricultural. Pvbtoral, and Horticultural Monthly Magazine. Owing to the rapid extension of agriculture and rural Industries of all kinds throughout tho colony, tho proprietor of tho Auckland Star believes the interests of thoso engaged In such Industries demand the establishment of an agri cultural journal of a more comprehensive char acter and wider scope of ueefulnesa than any now published in this colony. Ho haa therefore dotcrminod to issuo an Illustrated Monthly, to bo called Thio Nicw Zealand Farmer, Bee and Poultry Journal. lie has purchased and will incorporate with tho now journal tho agricultural publication so long issued under tho titlo of " Tho North Now Zoaland Sottler and Country Magazine" .The new journal will bo twice the blzo of tho "Settler," with un ornamental coloured cover ; and care will bo takon to mako it equally ÜBOful as a medium of practical information upon all topics connected with rural pursuits to residents in all parts of Now Zealand. It will bo tho pro priotor'a aim to adopt the best features of other journals of this clans published in Groat Britain and America, and thus to provido for farmers, stock-broedors, horticulturists, and everyone following; rural avocations, a high-class journal which shall afford reliable information upon all matters pertaining to their oevoral occupations, while it Btrl vos to promote thoir special interests in all respects. Competent writors, possessing special know ledge of tho subjects dealt with in tho sovcral departments of tho paper, have boon engaged. Thcso several departments will bo kept distinot from ono another, and will ombracc the follow ing subjocts :—Agriculture, including Stock breeding and Dairy Work ; Wool Growing ; Horticulture ; Fruit Growing ; Special Crops and Sub-Tropical Industries; Poultry, Beo Keeping, &c. The illustrations will be the best of their kind both as regards drawing and engraving, and will add immensely to tho practical value and attractions of the pnpor. Tho Subscription (payablo in advance) will bo 10s yearly, or 6s half-yearly (poßt paid); and from the steady incrcaso in popular favour which the "Settler" has enjoyed, tho proprietor believes he can con fidently look forward to securing a wide and immediate circulation for a journal so much superior to its predecessor as it is his Intention to make The New Zealand Farmer, Bee and Poultry Journal. XSt, Tho first numbor of tho Farmer is now issued, and persona wishing to subsci ibe should sond in their names at once to tho Star Office. All subscriptions must bo paid In advance- Yearly, 10s; Half-yearly, (is (poet paid); Tho First Numbor will consist of a Special Issue of Ton Thousand Copies, for distri bution to the Loading Farmers and Prominent Men throughout tho Colony. Mr H. Kramer has been appointed our Canvassing Agent, and will take an early opportunity of waiting upon Advertisers, BRETT'S AUCKLAND ALMANAC AND PROVINCIAL HANDBOOK For 1885. Th4s Standard Book, whion is Now Heady, contains 208 pages of closoly-prlnted matter re lating to tho Colony of Now Zoaland, and fur nishing tho very latest statistical, official, and deeoriptivo account of its resources, its trade, aurioulture, railwaya, telegraphs, official ser vices, its laws, forests, land regulations, indus tries, mines, &c.. Sec. The Book also includes two Diarics-ono for tho record of memoranda for overy day of the year, and tho other for the entry of household expenses. A Itoady Reckoner for housewives and dealers win also be found a useful feature. Tho description of tho Provincial District of Auckland covers fifty closely-printed pages. Thorc are also attached Lists of Crown Lands open for HOttlement in tho Province. ' The Register of Auckland Shipping, Customs Tariir, Stamp Duties, Trains. Coach and St-am Tables, Cabnnd Watermon's Fares, and Direc tories havo all been corrected to the latest dato, and will bo found invaluable in every mer chant's office.



The Farm and Gordon Calendars furnish the farmer and horticulturist with directions for every month's operations. The Tide, Sunrise, and other Tables are calcu lated with the greatest possiblo care. AH the matter in tho Book is ontlroly new, and various important improvementa have been in troduced to make tho Book moro widely useful, PRICE-ONE SHILLING. Sold by all booksellers. H. BRETT, BHORTLAND-STREET, PUBLISHER TG I F F 0 R D • would take this opportunity to return his sincore thanks to tho Public of Font onby for tho patronage enjoyed since commencing busi ness, and hopoa, by pursuing tho same course na hlthorto, to still merit a sharo of their esteemed avcure. Kvory Garment finished In an artißtlo and workmanlike manner. T. GIFFORD, TAILOR, &c, Jbrvoih Road, Ponsonby. NOTICE TO GUMDIGGERS. Any Persons found TRESPASSING on my Land, situated in Matakohe and Omaru Parlshns, for GUMDIGGING OR ANY OTHER PURPOSE, ViU bo prosoouted. H. BRETT. "POTATOES. POTATOES. PRIME LOCAL-GROWN HOBAET, In quantities to suit. NORTH N.Z FARMERS' CO-OPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (Limited). T>AINBRIDGE'S TIME TABLE. From Union Bank—22 minutes paßt tho hour. From Tub Turkic Lamps—7 miuutoa to tho hour. Night Trips from Town—J-past 8, J-past 9, j-past 10, and J-past 11. From TimKK Lampb- From Union Bank to Shelly Beach and 3 arsfield-stheet—7 minutes past 9,23 minutes to 10,7 minutes post 10,23 minutes to U, 7 minutes past 11, 23 minutes to 12, 7 minutes past 12, 7 minutes past 2, 23 minutos to 3, 7 minutes past 3, 23 mtautcs to 1,7 Minutos past 4,23 minutes to 5, J minutes post 5, 23 minutes to 6, and 23 minutes to 7. From Swelly Beach—B.3o a.m., 8.15 a.m., 10.30 turn., 1.30 p.m., 3.30 p.m., 4.30 p.m., and 7.45 p. in. OACH FROM DEVONPOUT TO LAKE TAKAPUNA. Additional Runs, to moot the oonvonlonco of the Public TIME-TABLE. Conoh leaves Devon- Coach Leaves Lake port Post-office, School-house. 8.20 a.m. 9.3 a,m. . 10.30 ~ 11.1S „ - 2 p.m. 2.15 p.m. i 5.15 „ Sundays. 1. a.m. 11.15 a.m. E.in 5 p.m. AVIS BROTHERS. Proprietors. WP B L L. • MOUNT ROSKILL 'BUS Leaves Lkaves Edondalo: National Bank: 7.0 a.m 730 a.m. 8.15 a.m. 9 30 a.m. 11.0 a.m 12 noon 1.0 p.m 2.30 p.m. 3.0 p.m 4.0 p.m. 1.30 p.m 5.15 p.m. Saturday Night. 6.15 9.15 DEVONPORT, WAIWERA, AND WARKWORTH ROYAL MAIL COACH. Mondays, Wednesdays, Tuesdays, Thursdays Fridays. Saturdays. Lcive. Leave. Devonport, 8 a.m. Warkworth, 8 a,m. Takapuna, 8.30 a.m. Puhol, 9.30 a.m. Wade, 10.30 a.m. Waiwera, 10.15 a.m. Waiwora, 12 noon ! Wade, 11.30 a.m. Puhoi, 12.15 p.m. I Takapuna, 2 p.m. Arrive. . I Arrive. Warkworth, 2.30 p.m. I Devonport, 2.30 p.m. Booking Office at Lilowall Bros.' Store and P. 0., Devonport THOS. BUTLER. Proprietor. /NHARLES LLOYD, AUTHORISED^D^NG SURVEYOR. 18 years'JCxperience of Alluvial and Reef Mining. , Conßdentlal ADVICE given on receipt of 10a 6d and stamped envelope, addressed De°ofmber e22f?a!* Reßldent Ot C°™»l- T\R. WILKINS, F. R. C. S. r-\ Consulting and Operating • Sukqkon, Is at his Surgery for General Practice, also Eye, Ear, ana Throat Diseases, mornings, Afternoons, and Evenings. Consultation Fees verjfcModerate. Pr.WiLKTNS spent seven years at Mooroflolds Bye Hospital, London, undor Messrs Bowman »nd Cnchett. two at Throat Hospital, London, •even years Honorary Surgeon Albert Hospital, jnd eight years at Eye, Ear, and Throat fn- Brmary.Melboorne. Adjustsßpectacleuto sight*. -Consulting Rooms, Queen-street (new Post flfflos), Attokland,



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