CUTTING DOWN HOBSON STREET.

Siieolol Meeting of the City Counoll.

Tiie question of cutting down Hobson street was considered at a special meeting of tho City Council last evening. There were present:—His Worship the Mayor (in the chair), Crs. Holland, Mackechnie, Cooper, Upton, Dovore, Dignan, Connolly, Montaguo, Crowther, Aickin, Kidd, Goldie, Waymouth, La Kocho, Burns, Garratt, Masefield. There was a good attendance of ratepayers. Some discussion took place respecting the desirability of excluding tho press and public, Cr Waymouth advocating this course. The Council was resolved into Committee,|and his Worship ruled that the reporters and rate payers could not bo excluded, _ The busi ness of the evening having been introduced, Cr. Montague stated that Bince ho handed in ho interim report the Sub-Committee had ;one more fully into details, and the result was that the grand total of claims for compensation, &c, had been in creased to tho sum of £7,149, as against £5,000 odd last week. The amount had been rather over-entimated than undor-ostimated. so as not to decoivo tho Council. —The Engineer estimated the cost of tho work at about £6,000. The cost of completing Durham and Wyndham streets would be £900, but tho expenditure for stepa in Swanson-street had not been estimated. Tho earth available for the cutting would be 92,320 yards, and this would be required for the new road across Freeman's Bay. If this were sold for that purpose, it would decrease the expenditure from the North Ward alloca tion by £4,416. As stated by one of the papers yesterday, Auckland had too long borne the reputation of being a one-street city. A good outlet would bo provided from this part of the city, and the work on the whole was such a popular and desirable ono that he would be prepared to agree to a poll of ratepayers in the North Ward to decide whether or not they should be specially taxed for this work. Tho debit cost of tho work to the North Ward after the sale of the earth would be £9,000.—Cr. Waymouth quoted figures to show the present condition of tho Loan Account. From this it appeared that only £44,000 remained on deposit, and according to the original allocation, North Ward's share was only £7,7G2, which was subject to a reduc tion of £1,100 in consequence of the General and Consolidated Loan Accounts having absorbed £11,000. Should the city continue its present rate of expenditure, the £7,500 (North Ward's share) of the C 75.000 remaining to be borrowed would bo reduced by £1,500 ; therefore, tho whole available money receivable by the North Ward would bo £12,662, while the esti mated cost of this work was over £13,000. — Cr. Goldie considered that thoy ought to know what tho claims for compensation really would bo, and what woh actually to be done. Since last week the claims for compensation had been in creased by £2,000, and even now they did not know that this would really re present tho claims. If the work were to bo done, Swanson and Moore-streets would have to be cut, and olbo Chapel-street, and this would give rise to fresh claims. If they did the work at all, they Bhould do it properly, and not make a botch of it. They must take all the earth out from Hobson-strcet to Albert-street, and the whole work would not cost a penny less than £20,000. The difficulty could be got over by levying a special rate for defraying the cost of tho work, to be collected within that portion of tho borough specially benefited by the scheme.—Cr. Devore said it had been' shown that there was so little to the credit of the North Ward, but they had not been told that there was a great deal to the debit of the South Ward.—His recom mendation was that when the next tenders were opened for works in the South Ward— and there were some on Thursday — none should be accepted. He considered Hobson-street would be a second Queen street, and as the work would be for tho benefit of the whole city, he considered that that portion of the cost above the amount at the credit of the North Ward should be taken out of the general revenue. He was satisfied that bis district should contribute, and rightly bo, because it would benefit like the other wards. Then again, it did not appear that if thero were claims for compensation damage would be suffered ! and if there was no depreciation in tho values of the properties, thero could be no com pensation payable. No one could say that tho work waa not a necessary one. Referring to tho money which had been taken from the allocations for general purposes, he was convinced that it would bo replaced.—Cr. Masefield could not see how any Councillor could oppose such a dosirablo work when the representatives of tho North Ward were willing that the cost ehould be paid out of the allocation to their ward. He thought the smaller streets might be left for the present, and could be done in the future when money was available. He suggested that the whole of the claims for compensation should be referred to the Finance Committee, who ehould be em powered to fix the amounts to which each property-owner is entitled.—Cr. Crowther said he was sure that Hobson-street property was to be improved by the cutting, nn'd he thought a level should be fixed. This work to be done, and to be well done, £'20,000 would not cover the expenditure. Moore-street, and Chapel street, and other streets intersecting Hobson-street must be considered, and demanded serious consid eration. The work in its present state was not fit for adoption.—Cr. Aickin said that all were agreed that it was very necessary that the work should be done. It had been pointed out over and over again that there was really only one outlet for traffic from the wharf. This could be remedied in two ways, either by making an additional outlet at Hobson-street or Emily Place, and now was the time to deal with tho matter. With reference to com pensation he considered the claims too large, for in all public works increased value should be taken into consideration. He thought the matter of compensation should be determined by the Finance Com mittcoand membersof the Board.-Cr. Goldie said that from the figures furnished by Cr. Waymouth, he found that the Council's present funds, from all sources, was £41,000 on fixed doposit. Of this the Water works and Town Hall and Library would take £39,294, leaving a balance of £4,706. This was the absolute state of affairs, and long before the end of next year the Council would be in a financial difficulty, tor the expenditure far exceeded the income.—Cr. Waymouth said that when he brought forward the state of finances his object was not to opposo this work, which he most cordially supported. However, the Council's affairs were in difficulties, and thoy should set the house in order. It whs plain that the city at large would have to bear a part of the brunt of this work.—Cr. Upton said he was convinced that the proper course was that recommended by Cr. Goldie—to pass a special rate to be levied within the North Ward to pay for the cost of completing the work properly. He would vote for the work as recommended by the Committee, because he1 did not wish the scheme endangered, and he believed the work to be a great city improvement. He did not think the scheme went far enough, and he would be glad to see Hobson-street cut out as far as St. Matthew's Church.— In reply to Cr. Mackechnie, the City En gineer said he had calculated the cost of cutting and completing Hobson-street from the water to Victoria-street. His estimate was £6,000, without touchingthe side streets or compensation. Durham-street, Wyndham street, Swanson-street, and Moore-street would be affected. There would be a 10-foot cutting in Durham-street, 14 feet in Wynd ham-street, and 7 feet in Swanson-street. The cutting in Wyndham-street, which would be the most expensive, would be £500, and in Durham-street £300. This did not include compensation. The levels of all these streets had been fixed. He did not think Moore-street could be cut without going into Albert street. The cost of cutting out the whole block would be £22,000.- Cr. Holland said he would vote against the proposal on the grounds of finance, and that they required further information. The amount of £7,000 odd was inseited in the roport instead of £5,000 odd, and the report was adopted.— Anamendment by Cr. Mackechnie, seconded by Cr. Holland, to the effect that the matter stand over, and that the Finance Committee report on the amount of the allocation avail able and the cost of the work, only secured tlie votes of the mover and seconder.—The Council, which had been in committee, resumed, and the report was adopted. On the motion of Cr. Aickin, seconded by Cr. Masofield, the following addition was made to the report: " That the details of re-in etating, compensation, lowering buildings, and re-building, be referred to the Finance Committee and the North Ward members in order to make final arrangements with property owners."

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This accomplished !»dy Particular rtar-^djt'bft present performing in the gotrfh k7 « opens in the Opera Ho U(e on . **** short reason of old English c l3f«« has had considerable expetienll^^ from time to time performs f'^K the best artistes onXfij***! can stage. Miss de Grey m&«sw portant appearance on the 7i jMwE!: the Court Theatre, «&T4ft comedy entitled, '• Briehtl^Vtti Mr Frank Marshall. l| i?/Mil t! i - achieved a thorough su C t^ BX*MterZ; ! cneaged by the eminenf B*tott!. Charles Wyndham, fea^^S at tho conclusion of wMof °?*J C with him, and appeared forat!.l^ '' theatre, the Criterion. Annfl, «Uh tour, in conjunction wfcft^C Garner and his » Stole, K^' < followed. Her next appeaZt P^Ptti .: was at the Strand TheS COUll«C management of Mrs SwanW "^ after she received an off^ftffil** India, which she accepted 'antf 2^% aserioa of legitimate plawn^-H*^ tho Corinthian Theatre, CaS^^S': rOtUm^ Mg!and' Wo,* 1" engaged by Madame DolaroK ty »X Toole's Theatre, Charing n r &8e««»« don at the conclusion of Si 1 * rejoined Mr Wyndham at «,?» :<k-\ re-enacting her original ZS% Mra Alston in "Brighton • 1* i tour through Scotland foilowi"** then Miss De Grey hecanw l? M Olympic Theatre, LX^i^'t' and Mrs Chippendale .'he pM^ excellent style, several- \rell.ki3>M comedies. It was at tWMil^!* : Chippendale made his lit a l* W * Adam in Shakspere's comedV^F!^ Like it." MiasDeGreyWi^l" been great and varied. MrDiX ?** with whom she travelled for "£» period, supportine that Mp2 J^ ' actor in his principal female nl* & . on record his high atipreciSSP' talents. In December, lX" '!^ the Olympic Theatre,' LbnCJSfiS mthemagicplayof"Adrienn l: L(«,"SS!^« which, in the opinion cf the "fflSlß the London papers .generally, 72 !# IKf ceded to be " a great perfoini,,S»i"|» this time matinee performances ta7 *^l fashionable and lucrative. lli& ]$?**» therefore organised a series attteffiSiffi Theatre, London, in which V.-. ft 7^K Mrs Chippondale, Miss Sonhi/i"' IH kin, and Messrs Lionel ''* JM Kyrle Bellew, J, H. jLjv % ■ Farren, jun., W. H. StepheS ll ffi other prominent artistes, la^lv ,» M she organised the Company appearing with hei, and ir^edj ffi Calcutta, and with oonsiderauWrtiiWiS :"fl| pecuniary success, Her seasoaufMrt ''■ was one of the longest known in tort*1 'B" Her first appearance in Aurirnfa^JKißlJ Theatre Royal, Adelaide, M ov M R i when she appeared as Hester GrSS«| in the comedy "An Unequal Miml'S* MissDe Grey's repertoire of chtarimi-ffi very oxtensive, from grave to gay,. nMkaK Deedemona (" Othello "), Bh,Lriccill'iu,i|K Ado About Nothing "), MJm BjSSH Madamo Vinx ("Leah"), Udv I«S ■•;«}■ ("East Lynne"), Ophelia.(HwntouS'fi| Macbeth, Portia ("Merchant of VfKJf 1 Amyßobsart, Juliet (''RomioaEi;^! I Peggy (" Country Girl"), Lady (3aysSi B ("London Assurance"), LouW'(i!'j|B(S^B Against Woman"), Lady Cloics^''ltn.'l^B master"), Miranda (" Busy £aji* H Paulino (" Lady of L_ v onp "), V'ore ll«fbett 19 ("Moths"), etc. TheLondoniij^iji^lH Australian papers write in very ill (m, Eg of her abilities both as an n'riSL'tj H manageress, her comedy tnatioeei it fa I^B Gaiety, London, coming is for con^letili 9 and as was then written "well^iJly I praise," for the manner in •which ttnWfjß put on the stage. ' BE

THE PRIZE-SHOOTING

Winnings of Different VolnntMr Unt II (BY TELEORAPU—FKESS JUHOOHQPI.! H Wf'i.ukotoii', liiiM B The fallowing are the vtpmt winki B money won by the different am rIS H attended the meeting of thaNis Rifle Association:—-ThaniKilta! SB Wellington Navals, £87 iJ'iUin. M lery, £82; Wanganui CltsH HI Victoria Rifles (AucklanaJs£f! flat §1 Chalmers Artillery, £53; WMglitMs, flj £40; Blenheim Kifles, £12j,,,Wirk W. Rifles, £26; Alexandra CaTito/F« W £20; Wellington ArtilMrtsfpte»i& 9 Naval", £15; Napier Artulfea:, g W kari Rifles (Otago), £12;&i4jAl 9 (Nelson), £12 ; TarainkilMsWliVi I Dunodin Rifles, £11; Chriatchtm3?ir Jaj^ S £11; Wanganui Navalßr|ffl| H Navals, £10 ; Oamarti *'An|H9 BB |9 Napier Rifles, £9; Wisdiß Oaaiffcfjß Wellington Guards, £7?£pjjH fHH Rifles (Blenheim), £6;;MfIHH £5 ; Thames Navals, - i '"^WfffJH (Nelson), £4; Civilians. feifflfifflM lery, £4; Auckland QtilWim||H| son Rifles, £3; Nelsbn1 ;Nanß, AS Wellington City Rifles, '£2; '^-eKS Rifles, £1; Nelson Artillery, i-'U^t* B mers Navals. £1; Greymoiitb Pail* '•■'■ B The amounts won by districts were as iollowa;—ffaßWJ^B £144; Auckland, £139; W«Ep«lr rj?!.B Thames, £105; Fort- OtwSHIH Dunedin, £4110s; BlenhwiMJUMß £24; Nelson, £22; Taran&kl||fflWßJ church, £11; Timarn, .JEIpfeMHBJpJ Waiuku, £5; 6reymouth f -^j|mHH^B 150 rifle and 93 carbine.'rtpreMHHß the meeting, and' notwittrawi| ? ■ generally admitted fact ''''^flffiH superior to carbines, tho latttijjHU^HJ service baa carried off £348; aS aiW£gsH by the rifles, which is able in proportion to their nuffibes ■

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Representation of Auoklan4 IW- '■ I ■ Honey. ;,.,-■■;■ . H ■ Tub desirability of seciiffaiiaßHß Auckland fruit at the ."' Zealand Industrial ExhibiUou^pf* have recommended iteelf to tho ?m ' of tho Exhibition. Mr J.. B. Qin-'-MI^L day received the following «^"Ui Wellington on the Bubif' ■ "'■ " Secretary of HorticulUral sri i^r* him to secure applos or oit.' ' from their present i-how «' °{™«, test their keeping quwitiM; W-.y., hibition here in A u?"f ."it^j of sub-tropical fruits would uo c terest, and an itemAucklaiio w ~ specially represented in, wouia ;.« . | Chas. Callih." It **-.■.-. I the recent Gardeners' H?rt?ou T B it« | haa had the effect of fa™S™3£LjM other parts of tho coloi.j - , I which Us attended thoxulbvaUon | this season. Upon receipt of ttß^g| Mr Gilfillan saw Mr Small£«|M WM of the Show, and arranged v I should interview the x^ wl^WSm and see what could be .^jfiSl way of having a collection ot % r 1 also of various 'j'^^ j the Exhibition. Mr Gilfill?^ -^SfM tiating with Mr H..Hayr »ith W^, I having a good exhibit of honefM^ appliances sent from Aucktojd^ i, 1 hibition, where it woul-i, no i 1 feature of great interest- > <&| I

THE AUCKLAND EV ENING STGAR THURSDaya aIBB4/.

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>nin i i in Auctions. B, 0. HAIIR.] I". D. TONKS TO-MORROW, At 12 o'clock. TWO-STORY RESIDENCE, IIANUKAU ROAD, PARNELL. B. TON X S & CO. Havo received instructions to Soil by Auction, on Thursday, March 20, at 12 o clock noon, TDESIDENCE, MANUKAU ROAD, JLti PARNKLL, two storois. of ton rooms verandah, nnd balcony; gas and water laid oh bathroom, kitchen range, and now two-stalled Btablo and couoh-housn. The Allotment has a frontage of 33 foot to Manukau Road, by o depth of 19S feet. Tho Proportr is in a good position, commands B good view uf tho harbour, and is tho housa formurly oocuvied by Dr. Kllia. B. O, CAltit.l [B. D. lONK3 TOMORROW, At 12 o'Clock. TO CAPITALISTS, INVESTORS, AND OTHERS. FREEHOLD, QUEEN-STREET, CITY OF AUCKLAND. B. TONKS & CO. Havo received Instructions from Mr T. B. Hill to soil by auction, on TLursday, March 20, at 12 o'olock, THOSE FREEHOLD SUBSTANTI ALLY BUILT PREMISES, situated in tho centre of tho business part of Queon-strcct, at its junction with Victoria-street, and occu pied by Mr T. B. Hill as a chemist and druggist. Tho buyer will socuro at present n good rato of Interest for his Investment and an ivmnonso prospective value. This is an opportunity Beldom met with to secure a Freehold In the very heart ot tha business part of tho city. Terms Liberal. Title under Land Transfer Act. Further particulars from Auctioneer. E. C. CARR.] [B. D. TOXKS. FRIDAY, MARCH 97, At 12 o'clock. AUCKLAND RACING CLUB AUTUMN MEETING, REFRESHMENT BOOTHS, CARDS, &c, &c, &c. B. TONKS & GO, Will toll on Friday, tho 27th inßt., at 12 o'clock ■REFRESHMENT BOOTHS XV THREW GOOD TEMPLAR BOOTHS, CARD 3, for tho Autumn Races, to be hold at Ellorsllo tho 4th and 6th April, Saturday and Eaator Monday. E. 0. OAKBI ' ' fB. D, TONKS SOME TIME IN APRIL. HOUSE AND GROUNDS OF THE LATE S. KEMPTHORNE, ESQ., PARNELL. B. TONKS & CO. Have received instructions to Soil, some time in April, and notico of which will be given, THE RESIDENCE AND GROUND 3 OF THE LATE S. KEMPTHORNE, ESQ The Houso Is in a most beautiful position, with an area of about three acres of Land in ex tent around it, near St. Mary's Church. Furthor particulars shortly. TO-MORROW, at 12 o'clock noon. QUEEN-STREET BUILDINGS, TO BE REMOVED. To bo sold by auction, at Arthur's Mart, on Thursday next, at It o'olock noon, THOSE LARGE PREMISES LATELY OCCUPIED BY MESSRS R. B. SHAL DERS & SON, built of wood, roofed with corru' gated iron, with brick chimneys, and additions at tho buck, built with corrugated iron, all in good order. Tho premises are open for inspection. Terms Cash. TO-MORROW, 11 o'clock a.m. FARM, PORT ALBERT. CORNER ALLOTMENT, ALLENDALE, TO BB SOLD BY AUCTION. R. ARTHUR Has bcon favoured -with Instructions from Mi Solomon Hemus, who is leaving the colony to sell by Publio Auction at his Kstato, Land and Houso Sale Rooms, Arthur's Mart, oi Thursday next at 11 o'olock a.m., fTIHE following Freehold Properties :- PORT ALBKRT. - 101a 2r of Land, beini Bouth-western portion of Allotment No. 150 ii the parish of Ornawhare, County of Marsden Also, 80 acres adjoining, boing Allotment No 151. This Property is woll situated, about 2 miles from tho wharf, on the main road, ad joining tho property and homestead of J. Shep herd, Eaq., and surrounded by othor improve( farms. ALLENDALE. — Allotment No. 51, frontini Queen-street, situate within a few yards of lani belonging to Sugar Factory. Terms—Caßh. W. 8. BOOHHAN H. I (JAMBS DACHK MONDAY, MARCH 30, SECTION No. 2. KINGSLAND ESTATE, NEW NORTH ROAD Comprising 2t'J FREEHOLD ALLOTMENTS. Tho Subscribers have recolved instruction to Bell by public auction, at the Land Mart Queen-street, on Monday, March SO, at 1 o'clock, mHE SECOND SECTION OF THAI X. VALUABLE SUBURBAN ESTATE situate on the NEW NORTH ROAD, ani known as KJNGaLANI) Within easy walking distance of the city buses and trains pass regularly throughout th ay. Title—Land Transfer Act, Flans can bo had at tho offices of SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. * T O - M~O R R O W, At Noon. FREEHOLD PROPERTIES ! FREEHOLD PROPERTIES ! FREEHOLD PROPERTIES PAKIRI,' KIHIKIHI, WAIKIEKIE, NEWCASTLE SPLENDID VILLA SITES. GLENBURN, PONSONBY. . GLENBURN, PONSONBY, VILLA RESIDENCE, PARNELL. D. F. EVANS Has been Instruct^i to sell by public auction, at his Land Mart, Queen-street, on Thursday, March 2(5, at noon, THE UNDERNOTED PROPERTIES "DAKIRI—Lot 17. AH that Parcel oi JL Land in the Province of Auckland, con taining 80 acres, situated in the Parish oi Pakiri County of Marsden, and being Allot ment No. 17. This fine little block of land ii intersected by the Wangaripo Rivor. NEWCASTLE—AIIotment No. 42, containing; acre, Township of Newcastle, Parish o Horotiu. Waikato County. KIHIKIHI -Allotment No, 50, containing 1 acre Town of Klhikihl, Parish of Punui Waikato County. This lot is situated ir best part of the Townphipjioar residences oi Major Jackson and chief Rewi, and of greal prospective value. Kihikihi will eventuallj bocome the most influential township in th( Waikato. WAIKIKKIE— Part Lots 61 and 65, containing 60 acres, Parish of Waikiekie, County pi Marsden, being north-eastern portion of Lol * . 61. and south-western portion of Lot £5. PARNELL - GIBRALTAR CRESCENT - Handsome Villa Residence of 6 rooms, wash houso, &o.; gas and water laid on, and everj convenience. Freehold allotment, 36 x 100 drained and planted. Thi3 proporty, pica Bantlysituated in Gibraltar Croscont.com mands a grand view of the beautiful Do main and surroundings. A most desirable placo. PONSONBY-GEORGE STREET-Three Ve randah Honses.each containing 6 rooms; cit j water laid on; built of the very beat timber: each let to a good tenant at lla per week. A first-rate investment. PONSONBY-FERNLEIGH-STREET - Three very comfortable Verandah Cottages, con taining 3,4, and 5 rooms respectively; cltj ■water laid in, and other conveniences. This is a really good investment for small capi talists. To be sold in one lot. FONSONBY-SPLENDLO VILLA SITES at Glenburn, Poneonby, having a. frontage to Ring Torraoo, and commanding a grand „-»-—Tie-ar of the Harbour, North Shore, &a, W< although not an actual water frontage, yet ■ • i only about 50 feet from the boaoh; a most delightful situation; 'bus and evory con venience : vory handy to town : withintfio , mile and half radius of Queen-Btreet. Well worth inspection. Tho lots are flagged. Adjoining t\o residence of lato ilr VV. Dowdun. ' D. f.' BVAKS, Auctioneer and Land Agent. .



WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1, DESIRABLE GRAZING FARM. The undersigned has received instructions to boU, at tho Haymarket, on Wednesday, April 1, at 11 o'clock, THE SURREY FARM, Biluato near the Miranda Redoubt, con taining 1,203 aores of Froohold, with Dwolllng house and out-building thereon oroctod, and 1,000 acros leasehold held at on annual rental of £50 This Farm iaadvantageously situated noar tho Coal Mines now being opened up, and known as Footo's. Coal has also been found on tho oppo site sido of the Farm to Footo's mlno.andthn Beam undoubtedly passes through tho proporty, making it a desirable investment. For furthor particulars apply to Messrs Whitakor and Russell, Mr William Aitkon, or Uio Auctioneer. ALFRED BUCKLAND. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1, At 11 o'clock. To bo Sold, at tho roaidonco of P, D. Yonob, Esq., Orakei Road, Romuora. on Wodnosday, Ist April, commencing at 11 o'olock, HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE AND EFFECTS, Consisting of— DRAWIN'G-HOOM — Music Stool, Carpet, Fondor and Irons, Tables, Whatnot, Orna ments, Pictures, &c. DINING-ROOM.— Mahogany Sidoboard, Din ing Tablo, Timopioco, Chaira. Pictures, Carpet, Ornamonts, Fondor and Irons. BEDROOMS-Bedsteadn. Carpets, Pictures, Wosbstbuds, Chests Drawers. KITCHEN—Chairs, Largo Manglo, Patent Knlfo Clcanor. Also, Horse, Lady's Phaeton, Silvor-mounted Har ness Largo Family Buggy and Silver mounted Harness, i Choice Hairy Cows (in full milk), ton Oaten Hay, Chaff Cutter, 3 Pigs, Largo Quantity Firewood, Milk Dishes and Pails. Filters. Tho roughbred Spauiol Pup (8 months old), Sundries. A Largo and Woll-seloctod LIBRARY Of about 7UO vols. Alfred buckland. "Wednesday, april i. desirable farm OF FIVE HUNDRED ACRES. ALSO FARM SECTIONS NEAR FUKEKOHE RAILWAY STATION. The understood has roceived instructions to soli by auction, at thoHaynmrket, on Wednes day, April 1, at elovoc o'olock, SUBDIVISIONS OF THE ESTATE OF Mr Elijah Roose, being four soctions, varying in size from 19 to 33 ncros, commeno ing within a quarter of a mile of tho station, being rifiog ground, with good viowa of tho surrounding country. Also, THE HOMESTEAD, with Five Hundred Acros, fonced and Bnb divided into paddocks, well watered, and a healthy sheep farm, within two miles of the Pukekoho Station, on the Bombay Road. Plans and further information can be obtained from Messrs Whitakor and Russell, or ALFRED BUCKLAND. /"COUNTRY CATTLE SALES. V/ Waluku—Saturday, April 1 Pukekohe—Monday, April 6 ALFRED BUCKLAND. TUESDAYS. THE HAYMARKET, C3ALB OF WOOL, SHEEPSKINS, O HIDES. TALLOW. HAY, and STRAW, each TUESDAY, at 12 o'clock. ALFRED~BUCKLAND. kilUtt fillVAlS SALE X? ON LIBERAL TERMS, IN LOTS TO SUIT PURCHASERS I Farm Lots from 20 acres and upwards, near Pukekohe Station; from £710s to £10 an acre. Farm, Lot ISO, Awitu, containing 193 acres; •eouroly fenced; Is near other homesteads, and "ood land; £2 an acre. A flrst-olass Farm, halt-way between Klhlklhl and Te Awamutn, containing 688 aores, with oholce apple orchard. Available and Fertile Farms, rangdnz from 1,500 to 10,000 acres, at prices varying with Im provements from £1 to £7 an acre. P _ ALFRED BUCKXAND. . ■pj A V !> R^ 13 SS. FOR PRIVATE SALE, A PERPETUAL BALING PRESS. ON VIEW AT THE HAYMARKKT. ALFRED BUCKLAND. "^ O T I C E. DOWDEN'S AUCTION MART. W. J. DOWDEN begs to announce that he intends carrying on the Business of AUC TIONEER AND COMMISSION .AGENT, and trusts to receive a continuation of the liberal support so long enjoyed by his late father. Queen-street, March 19,1885. MONDAY, MARCH 30. By. Order of the Mortgagees. HOTEL AT THE WADE, VALUABLE IMPROVED FARMS IS THE PARISH OF OKURA, IN THE COUNTY OF EDEN, JOHN REID AND CO. Have received instructions from the respeotivi Mortgagees to sell by public auction at thi Mart, Queen-street, on Monday, tho 30th inst. at 12 o'olock, 1. A LL THAT PARCEL OF LAN J\. situate in the Parish of Okura, am being part of Allotment No. 7, containing 111 Aores, with tho Hotel known as "The June tlon" and other buildings thereon erected The hotel and grounds are Leased for sevei yeara at £52 per annum. 2. Also, that Paroel of Land situate In the sale Parish of Okura and being part of Allot mont No. 7, containing Hi Acres. Conditions of Sale and othor particulars of tin Auctioneers. PRELIMINARY ADVERTISEMENT. AVONDALE PARK. AVONDALE PARK. AVONDALE PARK AVONDALE PARK FIRST WEEK IN APRIL. FIRST WEEK IN APRIL. K. O. GREENWOOD Has been favoured with inßtruotiona from Mi John Bollard to Cut Up and offer for Sale early in Apkil next, rnHE WHOLE OF HIS \ ERY VALU JL able and well-known estate, AVONDALE PARK. AVONDALE PARK. No time will be lost in having the Survey completed and Plans issued to the Public, Tho Estate will be cat up and known as the RIVERSDALE TOWNSHIP. RIVERSDALE TOWNSHIP. The Property of Mr JOHN BOLLARD, situ ated as it is with LARGE, DEEP-WATER FRONTAQB TO THE AVONDALE RIVER AND MAIN ROADS, Is bo well known for its Excellenco of Soil and Near Proximity to Station, Church, Post-office, etc., that it needs no further comment. For years past there has been a want of from TWO TO BTVffi-ACRE FARM OR COTTAGE SECTIONS within a radius of 6 miles of Auckland. The LAND OFFERED at the PRESENT SALK not only SUPPLIES THIS WANT, but combines with many other advantages a Rich ness of Soil for MARKET GARDEN and FARM PURPOSES that is seldom met with. The proof of the above can be Been in the Well-stocked Stackyards, etc., now on the Farm. THE TERMS WILL BE MADE TO SUIT ALL CLASSES, Viz.: 5 per Cent, Discount for Cash: £10 to £20 per Allotment, or an Acre. Deposit; ■AND Persons with small means desirous of Building a Cottage, etc., can leara the whole of the land purchase on the property at 7 per cci;, eh annum, R, C. GREENWOOD. i Auctioneer, j



WILLIAM VAILE] [JOHN RIFON VAILB TO-MORROW, At 11 o'Clock. DRAPERY AND CLOTHING, W. AND~J. R. VAILE Will Soil, at tlioir Hooms, Quoon-atroot, 7 CASES c W Ar' ERY AND Particulars In future advortisomonta. VV. AND J. R. VAILE, Auctioneers. DURHAM YARDS. FOR SALE, at the Durham Yards, every Tuesday, at 11 o'clock, HIDES, TALLOW, WOOL, and SKINS. HUNTER & NOLAN. nrTo T R A V E L L E.R S. PRKSKNTB FOR HOMK, Very handsome Inlaid Table Tops, Cabinets, and Walking Sticks, made from the pick or Now Zoalamf s beautiful woods, at vory reason aMo prices. Carefully packed for Bhlpmcnt. W. NORRIE, Top of Shortland-atroet. Q E ILIH G~" O ffl 3 FOR CADH ONLY REAT B^^OTXO^IN^ADIKS' SUM UU REMAIN!**** BTOCK OF SKY i'MG MACHINE «''•»■?' Snglish Prices W. PETTY, LADIKS' TAILOR, 2!U—UPPKB QrjKKN-MTRKKT.— 2? 4. iTTkTkTk F"o un d tins LU" FVf Jno. Moir & Sons' FINEST FRESH HERRINGS, WHOI^SAIT A™c K STO ENFAMIUE3 FOR CASH! H AAA POUND TINS iA'UU Jno. Molr & Sons' HERRINGS IN SHRIMP SAUCE, Suality Delicious I __ ! prices to families for cash i fredk. ~\vhiteiiead, 93, Victoria-street, and Poxsonby Road. COACH FROM DEVONPORT TO LAKE TAKAPUNA. Additional Runs, to moottho oonvonlenoe of tho Public. TIME-TABLK. Coaoh loavoa Dovon- Coach loaveß Lako portPost-offlce. School-houao. 8 20 a.m. M <*•?}. 10.30 a.m. 11.15 a.m. 2.0 p.m. 2.45 p.m. 4 0 p.m. 5.15 p.m. StTNDAV.B. 'kg pm '«S I'UVTB BROTHERS. Proprietors. mHAMES CARRIAGE AND DRAS J. FACTORY. JAMES MACKIE, Piwpbutoh, fIOTORIA-STREKT &AST, AUCKLAND. Rep»lri of every description Id Wood Mid Iron neatly sxecntod on the shortest uotlo*. '■Springs mttdo and repaired. Always on Hand-A large quantity of L»mp», hi-jo Ironbark Shafts and Spoken, Red Gnni F ifloea, and Hobart Town Hardwood. N.B^Coti»trr ftrf.r. nn»nta»llr atUndid to. TELEPHONE. No. 308. OHAKLE3 HESKKTH.J [ALEX. AITKKN. HEBKETH and AIT KB N are glad to Inform their oustomers and the public generally thnt having Bold the whole ot their last year's stook of Clovors, oto., they are In a position to offer an entirely New Stook arriving per direct steamer Aorangi, from Lon don, and per Mail Steamer from San FranolßOO, as under, ail ourrent season's growth, consist- Ing of— WHITE CLOVER (Trefolium repons) RED CLOVER (Trdfolium pretons) ALSYKK CLOVER (Trofoliuin hybrids) COWGRASS (Trefolium peronno) SCARLET CLOVER (Trefoliumincarnatum) TREFOIL (Medicago supulina) LUCERNE (Medicngo Bativa) ALFALFA (Modlcago Chillana) TIMOTHY (Phleum Prateuls) , CRESTED DOGSTAIL (Cynosurus erlatalns MEADOW FOXTAIL (Alopocurus protenais) SHEKPS FESCUE'(Festuca ovina) WOOD MEADOW GRASS (Poa nemoraUs) PRAIRIE (Bromus Schrcadori) DOOB GRASS RAT-TAIL (Sporobolus olongatus) RYE-GRASS (Soleum perruno acmpervlrens) COCKSFOOT (Baciylis glomerate) PUItPLK and GREEN TOP ABERDEEN TURNIPS DEVONSHIRE GRRY STONE. WHTTH STONE, and GLOBK TURNIPS SWEDE TURNIPS. They are also Agents for the Bonednßt ai manufactured by tho Aucklnnd Manure Com pany, Sydney Bonedust and Flour, Mlnoral ani! Bone Phosphates, Potato and Grass Manures Peruvian Guano, Nitrate of Soda, and othoi Artificial Manures; Oats, Maizo, Barley, Beans Peas hoarse, Fine, and Rock Salt, Cobra, anc Linseed Cako; New Zealand Flax and Tow, etc FTIHE UNION STEAM SAW, MOULD X ING, SASH, AND DOOR COMPANY (LIMITED), DEALER IN TIMBER, DOORS, SASHES, AND TURNEKY, Supplies from Bush Mills by direct delivery n any Public Wharf In Auckland :— BUILDING MATERIAL IN EVER! FORM, including MOULDINGS. Owner of tho Tairua Saw-mills, WHIGH PRODUCE THK BEST JOINKRE TIMBER IN THE MARKET. IMPORTANT TO BUILDERB, CON TRACTORS, CABINETMAKERS, AND JOINERS. A Specially Selected Stook of JOINERS' TIMBER From the Tairua Mill, thoroughly seasoned an< ready for working up, Is always kept In Stock at MECHANICS1 BAY YARD, In lots to suit oustomers' requirements. MECHANICS' BAY~TIMBER YARI AND FACTORY. TIMBER, DOORS, SABHES, TURNEKY. FRETWORK. And GENERAL JOINERY The Company continues to supply In lots to eul purchasers material as above. Stocks In all departments are large, well-assorted and thoroughly seasonod, and Favourable quotations will be givon to tho* about to build. Price Lists and all Information on application b HEAD OFFICE, Mechanics1 Bay. JO B L~b TS. Bpeoial Inducements to buyers of Timber ault able for Out-bulldlngg. BIRKKNHEAD AND NORTHCOTB. The Company's Branch Yard In this dlstrlot,ll connection with tho imalnotiu of Mcsera Flowellyi Bros., Birkenhoad Wharf. contains large Stook of timber (rough and dressed), Mouldlugß, I>onn and Sashes for immediate delivery at TOWI PRIOEB , OANGES. RANGES. RANGES. T. ATKINSON, ENERGETIC FOUNDRY, CiIuiSTOHUROH, Has arrivod, and commonued a BRANCH RANGE, COPPER, AND FURNACE FACTORY In AUCKLAND, VICTORIA-STREET, new Old Red Liou Hotol. It Is by the request of so many of his old triondß that ho has done so, and he hopes they Will now jgive him all tho support they can. He Intends this year to Rive n drntb-blow to Co lonial Ovens, as his Ranges will bo sold so re markably Cheap that every poor man oan get one. Price list by oalllne. Every Range cold in his Bhop guaranteed to give satisfaction. They Se the most economical in tho colonies. Holder Kighteon Certificates and One Silver Cup Come and see for yourselves. Prlco, from £215s to £20 and upwards. A man kept on pnrpoae for Repairs. QUIOE'S STAB LBS, ALBERT-STREET. MR F. QUICK begs to return his Slncero fhanks for the Liberal Patronage received while carrying on tho Business known as "Quick's Livery and Bait Stables," Albert- Btreet, and trusts that MESSRS JAMES DIG NAN & CO., the gentlemen to whom he has relinquished the same, will be accorded Support In an equally liberal mannor. Patrons can rely upon being treated civilly and fairly by his suo oesßors, under whose proprietary he teels sure the hostelry will beoome the favourite of Auck land. J. J. DIGNANI FT. FOLEY] [P. LUNDON MESSRS JAMES DIGNAN & CO. having purchased Mr F.Qulck's Businesß, hope to merit she patronage so generously bestowed on their late and popular predecessor. For Hire—Han som Cabs, Open and Closo Carriages, Buggies of every description, Waggonettes, Breaks and Omnibuses, Ladies' and Gentlemen's Saddle Horses, Private Carriages with Livery, Hearseß and Mourning Coaches. Ordera by Post, Tele graph, or Telephone (No. 121) receive careful attention. The Stablea provlda unsurpassed accommodation for Horses, &o. Night attend woe. Charges moderate. - A. and GL Price, ENGINEERS. BOILERMAKERS, IRON AND BRASS FOUNDERS, AND GENERAL MACHINISTS, THAMES, Have for sale the following Machinery :— 1 Portable Engine, by Hornsby & Co., 8 h.p. 1 Horizontal Engine, double cylinder, lOin. diameter, 2tin. stroke 1 Horizontal Engine, lOin. by 18in. stroke 1 Launch Engine, 4Jin. by sin. stroke 1 Multitubular Boiler, 17ft. long by sft. diameter 1 Cornish Boiler, 20ft. long by 6ft. diameter 1 Cornish Boiler, 18ft, long by 6ft diameter 1 Cornish Boiler, 17ft lon»iiy 4ft, 6in. diameter 1 Cornish Boiler, 15ft. long by sft, diameter 1 Cornish Boiler, 15ft. long by 4ft. 6in. diameter 1 Vertiealßoiler.Field tubes, 7ft.x3ft.4in.; now A quantity of second-hand Quartz-orushing Plant. Estimates supplied for all classes of Engineering Work.—Makers of Sawmill and Quartz crushing Machinery, Turbine Wheols, Hydraulic Machinery, Timber Jacks, and Patent Safety Catches for Warehouse and other lift Cages,



TEAy i Unrivalled /%>'/ OU B.M/ lmh/ TEA I /0/ ABOUNDINQ /O/ » //y/ Strength - / . AND /HIGH QUALITY.



2Ci ies j3l x> teh: xs. — ++*-++* — THE CROWDS OF CUSTOMERS which daily visit the Great Sale of R. FRY'S Wholesale Drapery and Clothing is a sufficient guarantee as to its genuineness. In fact, nothing like it was ever seen before in Auckland. £S0 000 worth of DRAPERY and CLOTHING Slaughtered at SAMUEL COOMBES & Go's. Tho following will give an idea of the prices wo are Belling at :— From FRY'S Stock- From FRY'S Stock— Complete Costumes, 28. O'd. each. W Mantles, Jackets, and Dolraan'a, Ladies' Straw Hats, bo j ow Euglish.cost. One Penny each, c/ 2 . .. „ X Boys" ICuickcr Suits, 33-inch Whito Calico, C 5 lined through, 3s. lid. l?d. per yard. f_-{ , tri Mon's Tweed Suits, 15s. tho suit, Grey Calico, Hd. per yard. g^ any size Black Kid Gloves, 6Jd. per pair. O Eibbons and Laces at Half prico. O TT . ,n} « At Is. 3d. per yard good Tweed, < Hosiery and Gloves, og fiuitablo fof Boyg , wear> ( less than Wholosalo prico. Prints and Sateens | VelveUnd Velveteens at ridiculoua less than English cost. p_, P c • Black and Coloured Cashmere, very ~< A Seal Mantle, largo si^e, to bs line, loss than Wholesale prico. g sol(i cheap> ~,,,.,., i-n >T, na A r-A The celebrated Non CreASEABLE Mon's, Youths', and Boys Tweed g WhUo gldr Vests, at Cd, Is, and Is. 6d. each. P-J p-< Mon's Folt Hats, Is. each. Blankets, 3s. lid. each, M* Extraordinary value. . Millinery, Fr^^rs Flowers, ' Ph below English cost. Flannels, Shirtings, & Shootings, . , o. ° Q Bargains from FRY'S stock, at English cost. S ° ™J Crowds of Customers visit our Ulstrs, Jackets, 4s. lid. Q com ,tors daily. Great Bargains. *£ . w R. FRY'S Stock is tho largest ovor Table Linons and Curtainß, very "- purchased in Auckland, evory de cheap, an opportunity for Hotel %£§ partmont being represented, proprietors. T"^EM»S$e. r"SnSSl,a.p. tyOt d. Compare our prices and buy to the best advantage. Great Sale of R. FRY'S Wholesale Stock now going on. Samuel Coombes & Co., CANADA BUILDINGS* QP^mm STREET. GREAT OPENING SALE OF AND -WINTER DRAPERY & CLOTHING. JAMES GILMOUR, (OF COROMANDEL) Having Secured tho Promises lately occupied by Mr. J. G. BROWN, in PARNELL, HAS NOW OPENED WITH AN ENTIRELY NEW AND WELL-ASSORTED STOCK OF DRAPEKY& CLOTHING And having purchased it on very advantageous torms, is dotorminod to SELL AT PRICES WAT CANNOT BE BEATEN IN AUCKLAND. J.G. hopes, by strict attention to business, to merit tho favour of Mr Brown's Customers «nd tho Public gonorally. THE WONDERFUL iLataat Improvemant*. Valuable Appll»nc4a. Ton la&rs Oaaranteo. Patent Antomntlo Winder. Pstam Drop-KoH«r&. Patent Loose-WlndlDK-Wheal. Patent Thrsmd Eelcaosr. Wor thtlm Maohlnei kept In KopaSm for three yo»r« TRBR OJT UHAEOB. Illuatißtad Oatmloftuoo sad ttomploa of Wortc&rea from— THE WERTHEIM SEWING MACHINE ACZKCY. W. J. HftAhlh, 1/U, QUEKN-STRKBT, AUCKLAND.



SCOTT'S OF PURE GOD LITER OIL And Hypophosphites of Lime and Soda. ALMOST as PALATABLE as MILE. Possessing the combined virtues of these two valuable remedies in their fullest degree. More easily digested and assimi lated than in the crude form, and especially desirable for sickly, wasting children and persons with feeble digestive power, and as A REMEDY FOR CONSUMPTION, A REMEDY FOR WASTING DISEASES -OF CHILDREN, A REMEDY FOR SCROFULA, A REMEDY FOR ANEMIA AND GEN ERAL DEBILITY, A REMEDY FOR COUGHS, COLDS, AND THROAT AFFECTI6NS, In fact, all diseases where there is an Inflammation of the Throat and Lunes, a WASTING OF THE FLESH, and a WANT of NERVE POWEB, nothing in the world equals this palatable Emulsion. It is prescribed and endorsed by tha best physicians in the various countries itj the world, who will attest these facts, , v goi gale by all Ohe.mjjjjg, _ /



JOHN DUCHANAN,' WHOLESALE GROCER, TEA, COFFEE, & SPICE MERCHANT, CUSTOMS-STREET, AUCKLAND. ] i Telegraph Afldroosi I Telephone Exchange. i " Kaglo," Auoklflnd. | No. 65. i The Advertiser desires special attention to his Colobrated Brands of BLENDED INDIA AND CHINA TEAS. Since their introduction the greatly increasod domand for them substantially proves their oxcollonco, and confirms tho high esteem which tho Public have justly accorded them. The following disfcfes*?" ~~;r:ds all bear his Trade Mnrk on the labels, and are packed in lib and lib packets, also In 61b, Jrt'h, nn.i tOlbtins, viz :— .iLL:ikr£D INDIA AND CHINA TEAS. HOUSEHOLD COUNTESS DUCHESS PRINCESS EMPRESS Brands. BLENDED PURE INDIAN TEAS. ZEMINDAR Brand. ( SPREAD-EAGLE RAKING AND YEAST POWDERS. These Powders, nince their introduction, havo been accorded by tho publio the re ception thoir excellence descrvos, and only require a trial to bo more universally used. Attention is requested to the following analytical report:— " Laboratory, HobßOn-street. Auckland, June 13,18U.~ I hnvn Biimpli'd tho Hukint? Powder In tho !inlk, prepared by Mr John Buchanan, Mer chant, Au -kluiid, und hnvo mmlyacd theeamc, r.iul find Uio coiiblituonU |iura and woll-propor- Uouiul. The rrault proves tills articlo to be superior to iiny eiihor imported or eolonially prepared that lull been subiniliod to me, and I can, ilii'ivforc, c.ontldently m:onumin<l it to the publlo.-(rfli?nod) J. A. I'OND, Colonial Analyst." Each tin boara hia Hogistsrod Trade Mark. Sold by Grocers and Storekeopors Generally. iho STOCK of OKNERAIi GItOCKRY and Oilmen's stores comprises a Splendid Assort mont, which in nonntanUy being replenished by Importations from European, American, and Auutrttliu-U Murkotd. JUST IIItCKIVED, BX 5.3. BUCEPHALUS, from Caloutta, via Jlulbourno, 200 DRUMS BULK CASTOR OIL. Catalogues on Application. • To those about to coinmonce business, attention is drawn to tho great advantage of boing in a position to offor the Colobrated and Popular Brands of SprCiMl Eagle Teas, Unking and Yeast Powders, etc., and to secure other special induce ments which I am propared to offer. J-OHN T> UOHA NA N, WHOLESALE GROCER, CUSTOMS-STREET, AUCKLAND. . V%T OMAN'S "CIRIEND. WOMAN'S FIUEND. ry OMAN'S ip RI,H ND. MRS DR. STUART'S FAMOUS FAMOUS O E M A L E T) EMEDIES. IJ EMA L E it; EME D 1 ES. CURE lIKADACHK, NEKVOUBNKSS. HYSTKRIA. I'AIN'S 1\ 'IIIK HACK. FLUSHICS. WKAKNKSJ1. IKItKOUI.AIUTY. I.ANQ UOIt. AND 'I UK UKIMIKSSIONB PKCU LIAK TO KK.MAIjK KXPKUIKNCK, MRS DR STUART Knß for years devoted e.ipooinl attention to the llsordcrs common to her i> x, and In her Kerne lira 1,-KiicH hnvo tho Kreii!ost boon over intro iitccd to public notice. Many yeara1 experience m ilio larKeai {uuiulo praeLlnu In the motropolls. comprising every n«o, tompornnicnt, and com plaint, liiu allouli'd r.niplc opportunity for the most thorough trial of tho MwUolnos reputed to bo of valuo, and tho Itemed lea now I <itrod.ucod to tho ladluß ot Auckland have won the hlghoot ■ ■stoom and praises from innumerable mothors and i auplitora rosiorod to strength, regularity, and all the blessings of sound health. MRS Dr7~STUART'S LADIES' TONIC, Sa anb 4a Ito Per Bottle. This 1r essentially a Fonialo Tonlo. It con tains tho elements rcnulslto for tho peouliar contultutlou of woman. Whatever of value thctro may bo in Uiu lc^iou of quarks and nos- Mums impunod upon a too-Kenurous and con filling public for ilio stronger cox, they have provod theinsclvoa to bo utterly valueless for tomato use. For lohii of appotito, colour and ttpirita, palpitation of tho heart, unfltnoßß for oxorciae or «ork, tills Toulo is tho surest, mildest, and moot nKrocubiu olrinyth-giver evor brought before suD'cring womon. MRS DR~STUART'S LADIES' CALENDAR PILLS, 2a 6o and Is (iv I'kii BOX. Tho valuo of these Pills for periodical use cannot well bo over eatimatod. They oro prompt and cortain in thoir action. They pro vent BiilTe-.ink', dipcmnfort, and anxiety, and are truly the Kemalea1 Kricnd. MRS DR~~STUART'S LADIES' APERIENT PILLS, Is 6d Pbk Box. Those Pills aro highly reoomraended for In diKostlon, lleadaoho, Uillounnons, Liver Com plaints (tho latter nro frequently the cause oi Irroßularity), Giddiness, Constipation, and ospoclnlly In conjunction with tho Calendar Pills, with which it iB suggested (for roaaons fully explained in circulars accompanying Mcdlcineß) they Bhould be obtained. All who havo unod these Remedies tostify to tho kindliness and regularity of the monthly sickness. Iv many casos of paleness, debility, and loss of appetite of months duration, causing the gravest tears of consumption, the judicious uso of tho Pills and 'i'onio has restored the bloom of health, strength, and enjoyment of food. Tho attention of lady principals, matrons of pnbllo and private institutions, mothers, mil liners, dressmakers, shop-eirlß, domestic ser vants, factory girls, and all engaged in seden tary occupations or closely confined situations, Is callod to tho unequalled Tonic and corrective virtues of these famous Remedies. Circulars, with full directions and valuable bints from Mrs Dr. Stuart, accompany eaoh bottle and box of the Remedies. Ladies, see advertisement in the " Herald," Prepared for the proprietor— W. 0. THORNTON, ESQ., At tdb Laboratoby, New Park Road, London, England. sole wholesale and retail agents fob auckland, n.z.— MR S. GILBERT, Chemist, (Next to Lennox's, Stationer), QUEEN-STREET; MR T. A. CRAWFORD, Chemist, NEWTON. To be had ot all respeotable Chemists and Druggists. WOMAN"S~FRIEND. ROSY CHEEKS. APPETITE, and VIQOUB OUS HEALTH. MRS DR. STUART'S FAMOUS FEMALE TONIC. RHAD RKAIX "| IGHT HARNESS HORSES, BADDIj?S JU HOBSK3, and Rll fcinOs oi SPRING VEHICLES. Hlied, Bsnohi. SB3 Sold. \l oaowTHKa'B r&^jm^MAßbxa, *r*l



-rr EATING'S pOWDER. JTIjKAS MOTHS BEETLES. Tms PoWDnn is Qottb Harmless to Ani mal Life but is unrivalled in destroying fleas, bugs, cockroaches, beetles, motlia in furs, and every other species of insect. Sportsmen will find this invaluable for destroying fleas in their dogs, as also ladies for their pot dogs. furs Article has Found so Great a Sale that it has tempted others to vend a 80-callod article in imitation. The Public arc Cautioned ?hat tho tins of the B|nu>ne powder bear the autograph of THOJJAb Kl'iAllAWi KEATING'S WORM TABLETS KEATING'S WORM TABLETS KEATING'! WORM TABLETS KEATING'S WORM TABLETS A Purely Veqetabm Sweetmeat, both In appearance and taste, furnishing a most agree £° revS & iriMb^, Ag WORMS. It is a perfectly safe and mild^pre paration, and is especially adapted for Children. Sold in fins by all Chemists and Druggists.". Proprietor: THOMAS KEATING. LONDON TTJ "PROCTER, OCULIST OPTICIAN, Of Christohurch, is now on a visit to Auckland, for a short tlmo only, and maybe Consulted on all Diseases of the Kye, and for tho proper ad iustment of Spectacle. With regard to the Diseases of tho Eye, there may be considered two distinct kinds of treatment, viz , tho Medical and the Optioal; the Modical to the Physician, the Optical to the Oculist Optician. Entirely two-thirds of tho diseases are duo to optical defoote. Blindness. Squint Byes. Headaches, Neuralgia of tho Face and Tomnles.Deafnesa.and Inflammation of the Ej'O3aro frequently caused by optical defects, and aio Prevented and Cured, without operations, by properly adaptoa Spectacles, made to correct the defeotlvo por tion of the eye. There aro over 600,000 varfoUH combinations of Spectacles required to correct these defects—impossible to be kept in stock by any Optician, even in London, therefore, must be ground exprosslj to moot each individual ""t^'b. PROCTER received the highost awara granted for the manufacture of Spectacles in every combination of sphorical and cylindri cal form required, at tho International Kxhibi tion, N.Z, viz., a Certificate and Gold Medal. T.R.P. haa for many years made an especial study of tho optical means nocossary to romedy tho dcfcetß of tho antlginatio or weak-alßhted eyes, and this experience, combined with the appliances for manufacturing, enaolei him fre quently to relieve oven the otherwise hopeless 0(1009. No Charge for Consultation. Addross :— THRKB DOORS EISBS THEATRE! ROYAL D. E v l T * GUNMAKBE, 251, QUEKN-KTRKET, AUCKLAND (Opposite the City Market). Established 1869. Intending Buyers a^ should inspect the JB^ Large Stock of Brooch TSaSKgS^. and Muzzln-loading 'HBJEafiagMk Gun; on hund. They ~^%ma& _j will nee the ukst value in jßg&B^/f Auckland. Kvory Gun tho- roughly examined and guaran- / _o!bwh™i teod before delivery. VfTlliFllS! 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