EDUCATIONAL.

CHRISTMAS EXAMINATIONS,

Mrs Clayton's Seminary.

The annual distribution of prizes to pupils attending Mrs Clayton's school took place nt tho school-room, St. George's Bay Road, at 0 o'clock on tho 15th December. Tho school-room was tastefully decorated, and round tho walls were a number of drawings nnd paintings of tho pupils. Many of these possessed a very high degrco of morit. Thoro was also on exhibition a quantity of clothing mado by the young ladies as a present to the Melanesia- Mission. Wo understand that for years past it has been tho practice at. this school to make clothing for the Mission, and also for the poor of Parnell Upwards of 200 garments have bion given by tho school to the Mission. Thoro was a largo attendance of parents and friends of the pupils. Tho Bishop of Melanesia presided, and presented the prizes to the successful ones. Tho following is the prize-list:—

ClassT.—Miss E. Abbott: First in examination for dales. Kronen, and German ; for year s work —"irst for dates, English, European, and ancient Roman history. Missllawko: First in examin ation for geography, Knglish history, and iliviu'ty papers 1 anil 2; for the year-first in dates and geography. Miss Tilly: First In grammar and composition ; for the yo ir—tlrat in 3 ites. European and English history and com position. Miss Nellie Smith: First in spelling, a-itliinetic, and French; for tho year-tlrat in grammar, dates, spoiling, geography, Knglish history, and composition; second in trench. Miss lWiMvillo: First in grammar ; for year s work—Urst iv Knglish history and composition. Miss liuck: First ill you's work for music. I There was no music examination, in consc q.umco of the il ness of Herr Carl Schmitt.) Miss Mo-s and Miss Brook Held: Composition ami general literature. Class ll.—Miss Stevens: Prnvi-takcr in Roman history, Scripture, and divinity papers 1 and -l; first for year in dates and history. Miss llooke.3: First iv grammar, history, and arith metic; first for year in arithmetic and composi tion.) Miss Kftie Flood : First tor Kngl-sli his t'jry; lirst for year in dates. Miss Gordon! First for geography. Miss F, Rosa: First in dates: secondin Scriptureand grammar. Miss Rosa: First in grammar; second in Scripture and dates. Miss Hilda Ruck: Second in geography and arithmetic. Miss Lawson: First in literature, and spelling; second in gcogrnphv and Scripture, Class lll.—Miss to. Waymouth : First in com position and Knglish history. Miss Crisp: First in dictation and dates. Miss Amy Brott: First in grammar and examination. Miss Amy Dirga viilo: First in Knglish history and Scripture. Miss Maud Abbott: (first in spelling, geography, arithmetic, and dates ; and first in year's work generally. Miss F, Dickey: Second in composi tion, dictation, dates,and Scripture; second for year in history, lUtes, and spelling. Miss M. Wyltlo-Browne: Second in English history.

Class IV.—Miss A. Clayton: First in dates ; for year, first in dates ar.il grammar. Miss Dora Smith: First in arithmetic; and for year, second in dictation nnd Scrip'uro. Miss Lilian Arm strong: First in dictation, history, geography, nnd grammar. Miss Norah Hall: First in spell ing, geography, arithmcti -, dictation, and Scrip ture. Class V.—Miss N. Wilson, first. Class Vl.—Miss Irene Fiord, first. Drawing.—Kighteon pupils competed, tho result being—Miss A. Dsrgavillo, 1; Miss L. Armstrong, 2 ; Miss IC. Hurtwoll, 3 ; Miss A Clayton, 1. VvitlTlXfi.-Class III.: Miss K. Waymouth and Misa F. Crisp. Class IV.: Miss A. Clayton and Miss Wright.

St. Joseph's School.

Tho children attending this school wore examined at 10.30 on Docomber 16 in cathochism, reading, arithmetic, and rocitation. Tho answering was considered very satisfactory. Tho writing and nent nosß of tho copy books too elicited highly commendatory remarks. At intervals the ?upils sang a number of pretty hymns, rizt-s woro given to tho more doscrving children, and the proceedings concluded -ta_Jh tho National Anthem.

St. Mary's Seloot Boarding School.

The annual exhibition and distribution of prizes at St. Mary's Select Boarding School, Mount St. Mary, preparatory to tho brcaking-up for the holidays, took placo on December 13th, in tho presence of a lirgo number of visitors. Tho clergy pre smt were : Monsignor Fynes, Vicar Capitu lar, and Fathers Paul, Downey, Lenihan, and Mahonoy. Father Walter McDonald being engaged opening a bazaar at Puke koho, was, of course, not present. Tho Lady Superior of the Convent and a number of tho Sisters assisted at the ceremony. Among tho lay visitors there wero Sir. Geo. M. O'Rorke and the Hon. Peter Dignan, M.L.C. The school-room was handsomely decorated .with foliage and floral offerings, while the walls were gar nished with exhibits of maps, drawings, and fancy work. After Miss Sullivan had played a pianoforte solo, and delivered an address ot welcome on behalf of tho pupils, the various classes were examined in cate chism, Scripture history, geography of New Zealand; English, Grecian, and Roman history and recitation ; English grammar, geography, reading, spelling, and table; lawsof health, New Zealand history, Latin, currents of the ocean, electricity, and geometry. French recitations and dia ogues wero givon by Misses Kane, O'Driscoll, White, Harding, Butler, and Brophy; and English recitations by Misses Kane, Atkinson, AVhit- Btead, Harding, Lawson, and Gregory. Whilo the examinations wero going on, musical selections, both vocal and instru mental, wero contributed from time to time, thus pleasantly diversifying the proceedings both for pupils and visitors, Monsignor Fynes then presented the prizes as follow : — First Standard.—Mastor Bertie Haven, reading; May Stanford, arithmetic; Gerty Maiden, spelling and tables: May Lanigan, reading; Alice Rossor, writing. Second Standard.—Miss EvaHalstead, good conduct, first prize: Miss Meta Shanks, good conduct, second prize; Miss Mary McDonough, grammar; Miss Ada Maiden, writing and arithmetic ; Misa Marion Lnvisson, geography; Miss Mary Rice, goneral application and writing; Miss Beatrice Clarke, Christian Doctrine ; Miss Mary Clarke, reading ; Miss Miriam Sullivan, general improvement; Master Dorwan, reading, second prize; Master Edward Lanigan, order and arithmetic; Miss Rita Cohen, recitation ; Miss White, composition and history; Miss Long, music; Misa Brophy, writing and good conduct; Miss G. Haase, needlework and music; Mis 3C, Alianach, French.

Fifth Standard.—Miss Driscoll, general improvement in English, French, Latin, and music; Miss O'Brien, vocal music and arith metic ; Miss Grogory, good conduct nnd general improvement; Miss O'Sullivan, instrumental music; Miss M. Butler, drawing and arith metic ; Miss Brigham, general improvement. Sixth Standard.—Miss Zada Kane, Latin, """"illuminating, and composition ; Mi3S Lawson, Latin and study.

With the singing of the National Anthem, the school then broke up for tho holidays.

St. Joseph's School (St. Patrick's),

Tho annual examination of the pupils attending this school was held on Dec. 19, in the presence of an assemblage of parents and friends. The children were dressed in gala attire in honour of the occasion.' Amongst those present wero: Rev. Fathers Fynes, Vicar-General, Walter McDon ald, Paul, Mahoney, Lenihun, and O'Garn. The programme gone through was as follows : — Hymn, " Immacu late." Catechism—lst, 2nd, 3rd, and

4th classes. —No. 1: Useful Knowledge, Bpelling^uTbea ; recitation, " The Aspira tions ov Youth"; song, "We are the Flowo% No. 2.—Spelling, grammar, geo ""gSlfJhy of Europe, definitions of simple rules of arithmetic ; recitation with chorus, '•Listening Angels"; song, "Sister Flowerets we aro hero." No. 3.—Son_, ". Light of Eternal Love "; verbal dis tinctions, English history, geography of New Zealand, grammar; recitation,'' Yout hful Hours" ; song, ■• Where is our Favour ite Lily." No. 4.—Song, "See our Oars with feathered spray." Rules for spelling, English history, gram nar, verb, geography of Oceania ; recitation, "Christ mas ;" song, " The Gipsy's Lifo is a Joyous Life." Tho prizes wero awarded by Very Rev. Father Fynes as follows :— Ith Standard.—Alice Walsh, catechism Alice Anderson, application; Lizzie Hayden, oonduct; Louisa Callaghan, attendance and grammar; Teresa O'Dca, writing and attend

dance; Mary Lynch, general improvement. 3rd Standard.—Nellie Soares, writing and study; Florence Walsh, attendance and anth- nietic? Mary A. Stephenson, catechism ; Anne B. McAneaney, application; Anastacia O'Sul livan, singing; Maria Scarrott, conduct and attendance; Annio Twohy, regular attondanco; Masgio Twohy, Isabella Kcenan, and Kuth O'Connor, general improvement. 2nd. Standard.—Nora Nelson, catechism; Julia Moore, general improvement; Katie Lynch, application; Maggie Hitchcock, con duct: Sarah McMillan, geography; Maggie Corlcy, attendance and spelling; M ollic Crawley, arithmetic; Katie Hennesy, general improve ment; Mary Itourkc, general improvement: Bridget Coughlan, general improvement; Kosie

Kcenan, neatness. , IST. STANDARD.-Katio Rist, catechism; B Winnie Soarcs, conduct; Martha Harkinß, I Bpelling; Mary Rist, reuding; Bessie Murry, <" writing and attendance; LeviniaLinsny.gcncral Improvement; Eliza Allen, general improve "' ment.

Select School (St. Patrick's). Tho examination of this school took place at two ojclock on Docember 19. The prize m list is as follows :— Hi Ist Class.—Miss Williams, good conduct, luvpping, printing, French, arithmetic; Mies ' Carrigan, highest number of marks for cvam " inatlon pf.pers, aritomctic and book-keeping, French; Miss Nolan, religious knowloilgc; - Miss L. Williams. French, Knglisli com jpsitfon, regular attendance; Miss Derrim, Bnglinh composition, grammar; Miss Fite i simon, regular attendance, music, arithmetic, bookkeeping; Misß Kelly, general improve t ,ment; Mlbb Lynch, music. ■ ! 2nd Class.—Miss Bond, conduct, mapping, < drawing; Miss K. Mcllhono, needlework, regu

lar attendance, arlthmotlo; Miss Y. Jackson, conduct, study, regular attendance; Miss M. Carrigan. conduct, regular attendance; Miss Kvrc. conduct, noodlowork; Miss Hackott, needlework; Mls3 N. Fernandez, PU**nir. reading, writing; Mies Maud Murphy, recitation. ... , . , a„ 3nr> CLASS.—MUs Lnrkin, conduct, study, regular attendance, rntocliism; Miss Martin, conduct, Btudy, regular attendance; Mies John ston, conduct, study; Miss Glover, conduct, amiability, needlework, recitation; Mips K. Kirby, mental arithmciic, tables; Miss Itoid, ncodlowork; Miss Howson, conduct, study, writing, cutcehiMii; Miss E. Gleesoa, reading, mental arithmetic; Miss It. Welly, spelling. ■iru Class.—Mies Kthcl Mcllhono, catechism; Mii 3 Durhy, conduct; Miss Slitt, goneral im provement ; Mil's Little, reading. Sin Class.—Miss Quinn, study: Miss M. Knight, conduct. Spocial prize from Very Hey. \V. McDonald. for regular attendance. Nekolkwouic—Miss Delia Lynch, drawing room chair, cushion in arrasene; MissL. Mcll hono, gipsy table in arrasene, cushion m crewel work : Miss Williams, cushion in arrasene, cush ion and bracket in crewel work; Miss L. "Wil liams.l able cover in a rrasene.toiletsct m crewel: Mips Nolan, cushion and smoking cap in crewel work; Miss Fit/simon, cushion in crewel; Miss Kelly, smoking cap; Miss Derrom, bracket in crewel; Mis* N. Fernandez, cushion in crewel; Miss J(. Mcllhono. leaensey; Miss K. Mollhone, slippers in ciewel: Miss Ilackett, oosey in crewel, cushion in arrasene; Miss Hond, cosev in crewel; Miss tllovcr, cushion in crewel; Miss Jackson, cushion in crewel; Miss Eyre, cosey in crewel. ..„,,. T ~ Diuwixo.- Kccc homo, in chalk, Miss Lynch; drawing, pencil, Mis'j Eyre; do., do., Miss Wil liams ; do., do., Miss L. Williams; do., do., Miss Bond; do , do.. Miss Bond.

Devonpout Girls' High School.—The following prizes wero distributed to the pupils of the Dovonport Girls' High School (Miss Batos's) on December 18 by Rev. Mr Long :—First division : English, Alico Black, Ist ; May Robertson, 2nd; French, Gertrude Buddie ; Latin, Gertrude Buddie j drawing, Eva Gibbous. Socontl division : English, Edith Harrison, Ist; KatoAvencll, •2nd ; French, Charlotte Branston ; Latin, Alice Black ; drawing, Florenco William son. Third division: English, Ada Ford, Ist; Alice Trenton, 2nd; brunch, Mary Swinncrton, Ist; Annie Bramwoll, 2nd; Latin, Mary Swinncrton. Fourth division : French, Kato Avenell. Beading prizes i Elder pupils, Ada Black; younger pupils, Lucie Harrison. Music prizes (given by Mr Ralph Hood): frogress in pianoforte playing, Bertha Bartley ; essay on music, Eleanor Bates. Mapping prize, Alice Black ; conduct prize, Edith Harrison ; spocial prize (given by tho Rev. Mr Bates) for goneral improvement, Lena Williamson, After the distribution tho Rev. Mr Long, on behalf of the pupils of the School, presented Miss Bates, tho lady principal, with a tortoiseshell card case inlaid with silver. In making tho presentation, ho highly complimented Miss Bates on the ex cellence of the School. M. Villoval awarded special prize for French to Nellie Bates.

Tho prizes for the year's work in con nection with the Auckland Freo School of Art woro awarded on Dccombcr IS at tho Museum by Mr Albin Martin, the oxaminor, ns under: —First prizo for a full length drawing of tho Discobolus Myron, from tho round, Miss Lottie James ; second prize do., drawing of the Discobolus Nancycles, Miss ,1. Chcescmnn ; first prizo for tho bust, study of tho Laocoon from tho round, Miss Martin; second prizo do., head of tho righting gladiator, Miss Kato White; shaded drawing of the Mercury, from the Hat, Miss J. C, Corbott, There were also a number of studios from tho Mackolvio collection in wator colour and oils, togothor with line drawings of somo of tho gems of tho old masters, among others of Flaxman, that woro worthy of tho highost encomiums.

Tho young Indies attending Miss Vailo's seminary rccoivod their prizes and dis- Eersod for tho Christmas vacation on Decom or IS. Tho private classes for accom plishments havo beon exceedingly well attended during the session, nnd Miss Vailo is to be congratulated on the great success that has rewarded her efforts to establish a high-class seminary in Pon sonby. The examination fortho Rawlings Scholar ships concluded on December 15. Mr Mc- Arthur conducted tho examination. Thero were 26 candidates, the various public schools being represented as follows : — Onehunga, 1 ; Nelson-streot, ,'1; Beresford street. 3 ; Newton East, 7 ; Ponsonby, 2 ; Wellesley-street East, S; Nowton West, 2. Candidates were examined in reading, English grammar, 'arithmetic, English history and geography. Two scholarships wero offered for competition—a minimum of 50 por cent, of tho wholo obtainable marks being necessary to secure an award. The result showed that two candidates who stood far above all competitors woro en titled to scholarships, viz., R. S. Latta, from Bcresford-street School, and Samuel McPherson, from Wellesley-street East School. The scholarships will be tenable for four years, and will consist of freo tuition at tho Auckland College and Grammar School, whilo a sum of £10 annually will be allowed towards mainten ance.

On Dec. 12, at tho conclusion of morn- : ing study, tho teachers, pupils, and former pupils of the Girls' High School invited the Headmaster and Mrs Heath to meet them for the purpose of receiving the following address beautifully illuminated on vellum by Mr J. Slater, and bound handsomely in Morocco leather. "To Neil Heath, Esq. : Dear Sir, —We, tho teachers, pupils, and former pupils of the Girls' High School, wish, in saying good bye to you and Mrs Hoath, to express our deep regret at your departure from tho school which owes so much to your zeal and skill. Wo cannot but feel proud of tho success obtained by our school whilo it has been undor your charge, and of tho reputation it now enjoys. As a mark of the affectionate esteem in which wo hold you both, we beg your acceptance for yourself and Mrs Heath of the accompanying timepiece. With our best wishes for your future happi ness and prosperity, we are, dear sir." — (Here follow upwards of 200 signatures). The time-piece referred to is an exceedingly handsome and massive clock in black marble and antique bronze, surmounted by a bronze figure. The clock, which was purchased from Mr Lewisson, bears upon its front a silver shield engraved with name. To Mrs Hoath was presented at the same time a beautiful portrait album. Upon receiving the address at the hands of two of the senior pupils, Misses Purchns and Gorrie, Mr Heath was so deeply moved that he requested Mr Wood to return thanks on his behalf. Enthusiastic cheers were given for Mr and Mrs Heath. On the occasion of the " breaking up " of Parnell public school for the Christ mas holidays, two pleasing ceremonials took place. The Head-master, Mr P. Leonard, was presented with a handsome china tea service by the girls of the school. Miss Nelly Mclntyre making the presentation on their behalf ; while Master F. Fowler, on behalf of tho boys, presented Mr Webber, assistant teacher, with a beautiful centrepiece. Tho recipients of these gifts acknowledged them in appropriate term 3. At Mount Eden Public School on Dec. IS the annual "breaking up "was signalised by a rather unique competition, instituted by the head-master, Mr Hoskings. This was no other than a poetical contest among the senior pupils, male and female, the choice of subject and modo of treat ment being left completely to the com petitors. The result was that the prize (a handsome copy of Scott's works) was won by a girl for a poem on " Flowers." A number of other piizes were awarded in other branches of learning—the general results fully bearing out the well-known rule that girls are much more precocious than boys in matters educational, if they iro as a rule incapable of the samo depth of thought.

OBITUARY NOTICES.

Mr T. S. Duncan, one of tho earliest settlors in Canterbury, and for a long time Crown Prosecutor, died on December 22.

Mrs Buller, widow of the late Rev. James Bullor, died at Christchurch oh December 23, having survived hor husband only seven weeks.

This month we record the death of Mr T. Davidson, ono of tbo nowly-elccted elders of St. David's Presbyterian congregration. Ho was a man of sterling iutegrity, and has always maintained an exemplary charac ter, lie leaves a widow and 3 children to mourn his loss.

By a private message received in town wo learn with regret that the wifo of Mr John Grigg, M.fi.R. for Wakanui, died on December 19 at her residence, Long beach, Canterbury, after an illness of eleven days. The deceased lady was well known in Auckland, whore, as MissVercoe, she re sided for many years prior to her marriage. Sho was a sister of Mrs Thomas Russell, and niece of the late Rev. Walter Lawry.

A new commission of Justices of the Peace, adding 77 names, was gazetted on December 11. The following are tho names from Aucklani Provincial District:—R. T. Douglas, Thames ; G. P. Ewing, Tuakau— Manukau; J. Gilmour, Corornandel; R. M. Houston, Mongonui; J. Irvine, Howick; F. .1. Johnston, Rangiouri—Waikato ; C. La Roche, Auckland; D. G. McDonnell, Auckland ; J". Newland, Ngarote—Waipa; C. Russell, Pukekohe—Manukau ; Martin Welsh, Kaukapakapa — Waitemata; A. Stevenson, Auckland.

MR CONSUL GRIFFIN'S DEPARTURE.

A LARGE and influential gathoring ot business men and representatives officials took placo on recombor 10 in tho Chamber of jCommorco rooms, for tho pur pose of londing eclat to tho presentation of a complimentary address to Mr G. W. Griffin (U.S. Consul), who is on the ovo of his departure to Sydney.

His Worship the Mayor presided.

Tho address, which was handsomely illu minated, ran as follows : —

"To Gildbroy W. Qhikkik. Esq., United

States Consul in New Zcalond.

"Sir,—Tho President of tho United States having markod his appreciation ot your distinguished services by promoting you to bo Consul in tho important colony of New South Wales, we cannot permit you to do part from amongot us without expressing our regret that wo shall no longer have tho advant age of your ability and Industry in aiding the de velopment of tho colony of Now Zealand, by bringing its resources and itscapabllitics promi nently beforo tho world. " Wo shall not, however, permit our regrets to prevent us from congratulating you on tlio promotion you have so well and so justly earned. , . . ', "To Bay that your offlanl duties in this colony have boon fulfilled with the prompt tudo and ability so necessary in commercial allairs, may be scint praise; but when we are enabled to add that your actions towards all classes in tho varied re aiions incidental to your oili'-e have been characterised by the kindly courtesy which distinguishes a gent'eman. we are only paying a tribute to which you are lully intitlcd. "Great as your servicos in these respects have been to New' Zealand, they havo had a far wider range in drawing closer tho bonds o£ amity be tween that portion nf the Kngllsh-spcaking raco dwolling in Außtrolasia nnd tho fifty millions of Knglish speaking people who are playing so distinguished a purt in tho United Statos of America. •' Wc rejoice to think, thereforo, that your removal to New South Wales will altbrd to your energy, to your sympathy, and to your culture, a wider sphere in whilh you cm not only aid tho industrial development of that great colony, but, above all, in which you can foster scnti inents of goodwill, and promote a closer union between the dwellers in your new homo and ' our kin across cho sea.' in your nativo land. This " c'.oser union' may bo as yet, only an aspi ration, but evidences aro not wanting that in the coming time It may develop into a great confederation of the English speaking races all Over the world. '• In bidding you good-byo, whilst congratulat ing you on your new and wider sphere of useful ness, we venture to say that your efforts can hardly be more appreciated than thoy have own in Now Zealand." [Hero follow the Bignaturos of tho Mayor of the City of Auckland, the Chairman of tho Har bour Board, Aucklmd, and tho Presidents of Chambers of Commcrco of Auckland, Christ church, Dunedin, and Wellington ]

Mr Griffin, who was recoived with loud applause, said : Gentlemen, —Tho pleasure I feel in accepting this address is heightened by its presenta tion at tho hands of the Mayor (MrWaddel), a gentleman whose suporior abilities and exemplary conduct have won for him such a largo place in the hearts of his fellow citizens that they havo twice chosen him almost unanimously to presido over the destinies of Auckland. It is also a great source of pleasure for me to know that j tho Presidents of tho Chambers of Commerce in various partsof the colony have instructed my friena Mr Reid, tho President of tho Auckland Chamber, to sign thoir names to this address. I know full well how littlo I deserve such honours, bnt I assure you that thero is no part of New Zealand in which I will not always take the warmest interest. There is no other country in the world that possesses a finer climato, or one in which the birth-rato is so largo and the death-rate so small. The variety of your products is absolutely startling. New sources of wealth are being discovered every day. No matter in which direction I turn, I find substantial evidence of pros perity. Look, for instance, at the vast increase in the postal statistics of the colony. In 1880, tho number of letters posted and delivered in New Zealand was 10,963,012. In 1883 it was 17,768,357. Tho number of newspapers during the same period increased from 10,272,917 to 13,030,563, and the private telegrams in creased from 824,737 to 1,379,483. In 1880 the amount of depositain tho Postal Savings Bank was £864,441. In 1883 it was £1,178,474. In the other Savings Banks the deposits in 1880 wore £179,802. In 18S3 they wero £374,579. Of this last amount Auckland alone had £264,516. During tho same period the amount of , postal money orders sent from the colony increased from £320,260 to £402,555. In this increase Auckland again takes the lead, she having increased her £29,795 Is 9d to £44,154 ISs 2d ; while Dunedin, the next highest on the list, increased her £32,661 14s lid to £36,701 13s 6d. Tho growth of the shipping interests of New Zealand is another striking evidence of her prosperity. Between 1880 and 1883 the number of her vessels that cleared outwards increased from 782 to 851, and the tonnage from 424,041 to 507,565, and her crew list lrom 15,633 to 18,291. Of tho vessels that cleared out wards in 1883, Auckland had 285, with a '■ tonnage of 129,373, and acrowlistof 0,955. ' Lyttelton had 140 vessels, tonnage 120,328, crew list 3,005. Wellington had S9 vessels, tonnage 70.750, crew list 2,226. Tho Bluff Harbour had 67 vessels, tonnage 60,533, orew list 1,284. In the list of mortgages, Auckland also exhibits a striking contrast to that of any other district in tho colony. For instance, Canterbury, with a popula tion of about 112,090, secured during the year 1884, by mortgage, £9,003,926 ; and Otago, with a population of 134,000, had £4,999,453 ; whilst Auckland, with a popu lation of about 100,000, had0n1y£2,371,143. In the matter of population, New Zealand has surpassed any other country in the world. According to the last census, the number of Europeans in New Zealand increased, during the previous decade, from 248,400 to 498,992, or at the rate of 97 per cent. The increase in the colony of Vic toria during the same period was only 18 per cent., and that of tho United States 25 per cent. A few weeks ago I had occa sion to quoto from an essay by that eminent statistician of England, Mr Mulhall, in which he cites the anSfeing fact that tho United States possesses 4,008,907 land owners, about l-12th of her population. It will surprise many to know that New Zea land has 62,312 landowners, about l-Bth of her population. These are some of the facts that have given me such faith in tho future greatness of your colony, but they

aro not all. Your now dock at Calliope Point will bo completed about tho time the Panama Canal will bo opened to tho com morco of thoso sons. Then a canal will have to bo cut through tho nock of land lying botween tho Waitomata and the Manukau, which will not only facilit-ato the trado with tho Southorn ports, but enable the largo vossols from Britain and America to pass to and from Australia without going round tho North Capo. In this great work there should be unity of action. Not long ago a small faction at Onehunga objected to tho two harbours being placed undor ono management, on tho ground that the harbour dues would bo mido higlior at one placo than ut another. The almost universal dosiro on tho part of tho people of Auckland to make this a freo ; port is tho best answer that can bo givon to such a complaint

CLOTHING THE POOR.

Bonovolcnt Worlt nt tho Girls' Hig*

School.

Mrs Heath, of tho Girls' High School, stated hor intention about n month ago of offering a prizo for tho upper and a prizo for tho lowor school ioi the production of the best articlo of wonring apparel suitable for a paor person. The con dition was that thoy should not roccivo any assistance oither in the cuttingout or manu facture of the article. Three little girls, who founl they could not do the cutting out for themselves, did receive help, but thoy honourably caino forward and said so. Tho competition was so heartily entored into that 181 entries wero roceived, of which 03 wo 10 from the lower school. The school being undenominational in its character, it was determined to invite ladies from all tho different denominations to judge tho articlos and award the prizes, and determino on the disposition of tlio articles. Tho following attended on Dec. 14 for that purpose : — Anglican : Mrs Snolling, Mrs Purchas, Miss 8011, and Mrs Kenderdino. Baptists: Mrs Chambers. Roman Catholics : Miss Tole. Congroga tionalists ; Mrs Auld and Mrs Berry. Salvationists: Mrs Hutchinson. Presby terians ; Mrs McDonald, Mrs H. W. Heath, and Mrs Sommorville. Wos leyans : Mrs W. S. Wilson. These ladies were assisted by Misses Blados and Haultain, teachers. Besides thoso, Mrs Isaacs (Jews) and Mrs David Goldie (Methodists) woro invited, but wero not present. The judging occupied tho wholo of tho morning, ana subsequently tho Indies, who had como prepared with lists of poor children who roquirod clothing, mot and decided to whom tho articles should be given. Tho exhibits wero on viow in tho side room of tho Choral Hall, and attracted considerable attention. They included garments of e\cry conceivable description, of admirably selected matorial and good workmanship. Ono of the smaller girls had made a completo suit of boy's sergo clothos, with a handkerchiof and rag doll in the pocket. Other boys' suits and two complete girls' outfits also at tracted special attontion. Tho general opinion was that tho exhibition of work was creditable alike to the girls and their teachers. The needlework prizes wore awarded at tho Choral Hall on December 15. Tho following are the names and mottoes of tho winners, those specially commended, the name of tho article made, and tho remarks of the judges on each piece of work:— Uiter School.—lst, Miss E. Bull, t/JJee before Beauty," child's night-drees; a per fect piece of work. 2nd, MissE. G. Thom son, " Hope and Trust," boy's cloth blouse ; a difficult piece of work (made up out of old earment). " Peace in Preference to War," oy's striped blouse ; highly commonded for neatness of finish. " Prepared for either Fertune,"boy'sHollandblouse; commended for neatness. " Wisdom is better than Rubies," check shirt; neat work and good finish. "Work first and play After, un bleached night shirt; highly commended. " Fortis gui prudens est ;" highly com mended. "En avant," pink gingham dress; highly commended. "Ever Watchful," baby's Scotch plaid dress: highly com monded. " Vorus et fidus," a child's pink princess robo ; highly commended. Prize for girl who showed by her work that \ sho thoroughly understood what a poor boy or girl required: Ist, Miss H. E. Knobbfl, I "Starlight," dress, petticoat, and chemise ; 2nd, Miss Hill, "Romember the poor," highly recommended ; " He that giveth to the poor lendeth to the Lord," highly re commended. Knitted work: Ist, Miss Leighton, "Perseverance," pair of heather stockings. Lower School.—lst, Miss H. Bastard, "Nover Despair," pinafore; 2nd, MissE. M. Schmidt, "Observation is the Best Teacher," pinafore. Missed first prize through embroidery not being so neatly put on. "Faint heart ne'er won fair lady," pinaforo; "Sunbeam," "Time and tide wait for no man," "Violet," "Moonlight," "With economy few need be poor," "Nothing is troublesome we do willingly," " Romember tho poor," " Una," •■ Ex celsior." Knitted socks: Ist, Miss Taylor, "The highest happiness is to bo good and to do good," very fairly done. Extra prize by a friend : Miss E. T, Henton, "Loyal je serai pendant ma vie," suit of clothos considerately done.

Captain Yates Starling, commander of the U.S. corvette Iroquois, and several of the officers of that vessel, wero driven around tho town on December 29, when thoy were afforded views of the moro notable places of which Auckland can boast. The party included Captain Sterling, staff commander ; C. A. Stockton, chief engi neer ; G. M. L. Maccarty, Dr. Arthur Cap tain Webb, the Mayor of Auckland (Mr R. Waddel), Mr T. T. Gamble (American Consul), and others.

An instance of the remarkable increase in value of suburban real estate is afforded by the Convent property at Mount St. Mary, j Ponsonby. Over twenty years ago the late Bishop Pompallier, on behalf of the Church, i purchased the property from Mr Brigham (father of Mr J. M. Brigham, Secretary to the Harbour Board) for £400. Tho area j then purchased was 30 acres. Somo years later the Church sold 10 acres of the pro' 1 perty for £8,000, and the present value of the 20 acres still held is about £5 per foot.

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India Ofllco, , . . V , "^w.j $$&&&> Y /m' lam dlreotcd by the Secretary of State for India in Ooniiß, . Juu that your Tcnilor of the date and for the articles mentioned h i„_Tpu Ixaa this day accepted, subject to the Conditions nnd Spec]flcatlon o,n A iSH,. . tcnilcroil, _. led by Your claim must bo preferred in duplicate on tho forms piovk this onto, and yon nro requested to quote on Uiem thp £»ts _l JW»;, nnd the following reference. fIAIO I request that you will acknowledge the rcoolpt of this letter, and; _X yon will not commence the work until you hiyrp rspejyed J_J) JUBte»B.tiSaS fioni the Inspecting Engineer. I am, your obedient Swt&t., t/%c t/ffrWU&O&l. wafeZCsp; /_ "* Director-Gonoral pt Stores, — ' • " Kato !,»„ ot Tender Nature at Article. For what Service &£ Pro.* Amount. . £s. a, ', -i»*- a G-OLD medals. HIGHEST AWARDS AT ALL INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITIONS PHILADELPHIA, PARIS. SYDNEY, MELBOURNE. AMERICAN WATOH COMPANY, WALTHAM, MASS. U.S.A., Branch Office— WALTHAM BUILDINQS, BOOT STREET, SYDNEY. Donald manson, General Manßger la Australia, O% 3W% SpRV ROOmfiOSTON.t CHICAGQ. LONDON. robbins & appleton, Genera) Agent*, TU Wholesale only supplied.



T.&S.MOM11&00. i_i3ytCr_:_iiD, Furnishing Ironmongers and Ship Chandlers, QUEEN" STRRET. IPrr^Tl'l*^ ..'"•'•""rri ipniSj wiiiiw'^.imjiisif.si.iiif ir^mnir.i.n'.'-i .cmi' wnnnsjffcf ■*£e__»_l I jjK=^==i^^^s_SsWr^t^^ 1 ,—^__ wtoWK J i T. &S. MORRIN & CO., Limited, | Have now unpacked THIS SEASON'S STOCK of KEROSENE COOKING STOI/ES, ETC., 1 comprising a LARGE ASSORTMENT of the most a •■ useful sizes, etc. t 0 r NO SMOKE. NO SMELL. 3 AS EFFECTIVE AS QAS AND MORE ECONOMICAL. • Genuine English and American Electro-plated Ware. 1 Now on View, a beautiful selection of Useful and 'i Ornamental Articles, suitable for Christmas Gifts, r Sports, etc., etc. 8 1 1 1 wnn „. .'. x ■■_-__t__iii« ' 1 _—■ ■ \ICE CREAM FREEZERS! I ICE CREAM FREEZERS! \ ) ICE CREAM FREEZERS I r IT. &S. MOREEN & CO., ! [} LIMITED, ° QUEEN STREET, AUCKLAND. t f j [SAMUEL PARKER, ; VICTORIA-STREET EAST I t (LATK WKLLLBSLKY-STRKKT). I ;. THE CHEAPEST SELECTION of GASFITTINGS IN THE AUCKLAND PROVINCE. E [ 2-LIGHT CHANDALIERS SINGLE CORKSLIDES 1 SLIGHT CHANDALIERS DOUBLE CORKSLIDES ' .-LIGHT CHANDALIERS SINGLE BRACKETS ' 5-LIGHT CHANDALIERS SCROLL BRACKETS : 6-LIGHT CHANDALIERS GLASS BRACKETS MAGNIFICENT GLASS CHANDALIERS. ) PURCHASERS OF ABOVE SHOULD CALL AND SEE THE LARGE AND VARIED STOCK. j SAMUEL PARKER'S, VICTORIA-STREET EAST,



D. F. Evan s, ESTATE, HOUSK. AND LAND AGENT, AUCTIONEER, &o. mo CAPITALISTS AND OTHERS, I-RST-CLASS INVESTMENT IN THIS CITY FOR SALE. All that Voluablo and Centrally Situated Pro perty, consisting of FREEHOLD ALLOTMENT, together with Commodiouß Doublo Shop, Store room, and 5 Rooms upstairs, built of brick on stone foundation, in/list-class position, and well adapted for Solicitor's Chambers, being situated In Shortland-streot, near thoso handsome and extensive now promises in course of construc tion for tho Evkninr Star ; and also near the Post-office, banks, and those raagniiicent new bloc-K ot buildings (tho Arcade) now about to bo erected for the Now Zealand Insuranco Com pany. This is a real flrat-clasa investment, and well worthy tho attontion of capitalists. I is, with out doubt, tho most valuable and safest invest ment now in tho Market; with undeniable pros pective value, Becond to none in Auckland. (857) ARTHUR-STREET, ofr Franklin Road-New Villa Resilience; verandah and balcony: gas and water; gas stove, &c; beautiful view. Price, £700. 120(1 ALBERT AVENUE, Mt. Eden-Villa Resi dence) of 7 rooms ; register grates, range in kitohon. Allotments! x 210; back of Allot ment hns frontage to Sydenham Koad. Prico, £050. 1301 AVONDALE-Splondid picco of level Land in grass (10 acres), *35 por acre only. Terms. (902) AUCKLAND-Valuable Business Site for sale, situate in Shortland-street, corner of Mills Lane, and immediately between tho pre mises of Messrs A. Clark and Sons and Bycroftand Co. Terms easy, CHURCH-STREET- Villa Residence of 5 rooms, fitted with cupboards, droasor register grate, oven, &c.; good woll and tank, well-stocked garden. Prico, £380. (729) DRUMMER ROAD-Villa of 7 rooms; wash house, cupper, city water and gas, kitchen rango; tlnbhed in flrbt class style; good view. £180. 1325 CLEVELAND' ROAD, PARNELL-Flrst-claas Family Residence of 0 rooms; wash-house, gas and water; grand view ; large allotment, grounds nicely laid out. £1,200. (1231) EAST TAMAKI—Nice Little Farm of 51 acres; good grass; plenty of water; valuable bush; good alluvial soil; £350. (1111) BPSOM-Tilla R.iMden^o and Grounds. Also, ijilfcitdi.l Building Allotments, near resi dence of X Hoskelh. Eaa. 075) EPSOM—Gentleman's Residence and Grounds. This is tho property of a Gentleman who has spared neither time nor money, not only in beautifying the Grounds, but in furnibh lug the House with evory possible com fort and convenience. Stables and necessary omVbnildings, &c, &o. Cards to view from tho undersigned. (1118) FRANKLIN ROAD - First-claw Villa Resi dence of 8 rooms ; allotment 52 x 103; grand position, with splendid view. 1315 FLAT BUSH-A good Farm of DO acres, with a'l usual out-buildings, oven ; about 18 miles from Auokland. Must be sold. 1033 FERNLKIGH-3TRKET-S Verandah Cottages of 3, i, and 5 rooms respectively. In good order. City water laid in. Prico, for the three, £560. A good investment. (1102) FRANKLIN ROAD-Two Good Villa Real dencos, almost new—one of 6 rooms and the other of 5; gas and water. Allotments 33 x 100 each; magnificent view of harbour. Prico, only £1,100. (1069) GREAT NORTH ROAD-1 Splendid Building Allotments, quite close to Karangahape Road, each 10 x 115-6. 1363 GLADSTONE-Grand Allotment about 70 x 332. Price, 27s 6d per foot. (1208) GLENBURN, PONBONBY—Three magnificent Sites for Marino Villa Residences. Price for tho three, £050. Superb view of Queen strcot Wharf, North Shore and Harbour. (1085) HOnSON-STREKT-Flrßt-class Building Sites. JOHN-STREET — Cottage of 5 rooms, fitted with cupboards, dresser, grates, patent oven; city water; quite new; close to Jcrvoia Itoad. Prico, £330. (1287) KINO SLAND, close to Main Road (a real Bargain) — Two brand new Cottages for £360; each has an allotment 10 x 113. 1280 KINO-STREET, close to Throe Lamps—Two Splendid Building Sites; oach lot has front ago of 33 feet. 1288 LINCOLN-STREET-Splendid Building Allot ment. (1151) MOUNT EDEN (close to the old windmill) ('ottago nnd Allotment, 100 x 211, lor fl cO. A bargain. 1367 MARAKTAI—UO acres of Bush (kauri nnd black birch), containing about 108,000 feet kauri. 1,000,000 feet birch, nnd 700 tons of bark. fUock and plant at valuation. £750— part cash. NEW NORTH ROAD-Villa Rosidenco of 0 rooms; nicely flnishrd and every con venience ; a very pleasant situation. Only £300. (1315) NKLSON-STRKET, CII'Y.-A very nice and commodious Hotu-a ot 8 rooms, having a grand view of harbour Prioe, £650 1978) NEWMARKET- Valuableßuilding Allotment, good corner, near Newmarket Hotel. NEWTON ROAD-Good Investment; two very nico Houses; gas and city wator in each. Both in first-c'ass order and in splendid position, close to Karangahapo Road. Grand position for shop, (1281) NORTHCOTE-Two splendid Building Sites, oach 00 x 231. Price, only 22s fid per foot. (1297) NORTHCOTE, right on tho Point—Magnificent viow of harbour: an Allotment, 132 x 132, with Cottage and Garden. Only £400'; a bargain. (1281) NORTH SHORE-First-clasa Marine Roßidenoo of 0 rooms, sea frontage; two minutes from wharf. £750. (1218) NORTH SHORE-Sevoral Marine Residences and Allotments. Residences ranging from £185 and upwards. Allotments from £2 per foot. ONEHUNGA (Hillsbro')—About 17 acres magni ficent Land; adjoins Pah Estate. Beautiful vieWß. ONEHUNGA—Houso of 6 rooms, fitted with evory convenience; two acres of ground; splendid position. £550. (1192) OAKLAND 3 ROAD, MOUNT EDEN-Very Nice House of 6 rooms; pantry, store and bath-room ; bay window; allotment, 66 x 132. Prico, £300, on terms, (1207) PONSONBY ROAD.closo to tho Three Lamps —First-cla-s Business Site, unequalled in the district. 1312 PKRCIVAL PARADE, close to Shelly Beach —Houso of 6 rooms, gas and allotment (76 x abont 90). £375; £50 cash; balance on terras. 1369 PARK ROAD—Good House of 7 rooms, ploos antly situated; splendid view; largo allot ment. Price £650. (nil) PARNELL.—SeveraI cheap properties. POMPALLIER TERRACE-Very pretty Cot tage, In splendid order :very nico girden. allotment, 50 x 100. Only £110 cash required. (1267) PARNELL (Brighton Road)-New House of 6 rooms and workshop, stove, register grate; verandah side and front: allotment, 60 x 310. Price, £175. Can be Bold on terms. 1108 PONSONBY-Splendid Villa Site in Curran-st. Well situated, grand view, (1131) PONSONBY ROAD. — Good Villa Residence, close to the Franklin Road; quite new; gae and water: allotment 66 x 100, Prico, £1,000. PERCIVAL PARADK-Good Brick House of 6 rooms; flroplace in every room; good view, and close to tho water. Prico, only £300. 1377 RICHMOND ROAD - Handsome Villa of 7 rooms. &c; kitchen rango, copper, &0., &c (freehold). £500. (1233) ROCKY NOOK-Good Houso of 6 rooms and vorandah ; allotment 10 x 120; quite new; £160. (123?) RUSSELL-STREET-Four Allotments (33 x 105), £10 each. - (1256) RYLE-STREET-Pretty Verandah Villa of S rooms, &c.; allotment 66 x 120; a very desirable residence. . (1039) STUART-STREKT (off Grace street). — Gocfl Building Allotment for £80. . (U6l) SUNNYSIDE ROAD, MOUNT EDEN - Handsome New Villa, 8 rooms, &c. &c. Large Allotment. Prico, only £670. (1217) TAMAKI EAST—Snug Farm of 120 ncrcs; good land and rcsidmoe of 7 rooms and usual outbuildings. TUAlCAU—lmproved Farm of 111 acres, good House, and out-buildings; orchard: all in grass; part cropped. Aery comfortablo and desirable place. £1.100. TAURAROA—BO acres of mixed bush Land for £40. (1178) VALLEY ROAD, Mount Eden-Grand Build ing Allotments, splendid view, from 30s per foot. Terms, 1318 VIEW AVENUE, MOUNT EDEN-New Villa Rcsidonco of 5 rooms, and outbuild ings; scoria aoil, and good position. Only £320. (109?) VERMONT-STREET-Commodious and com fortablo Villa Residence of fl vo rooms, wash house, collar, &o.; city wator and ovcry con venience ; good allotment. £350. WAIPU-Grand Farm of 260 (acres—the very best in tho district; good house and out buildings ;to bo sold very cheap. (1146) WAIMUKU or REWITI, within three miles of Railway Stations-Splendid Block of 787 acres. A very large quantity of kauri puriri. ti-tree, pohutukawa. Good roads to get timber out; good House, yard, and out buildings. Terms can be arranged. 1301 WOLF-STREET, off Hepburn street - Nice Villa Residence, 5 rooms, largo workshop &c, &o. £420. (1212) WOODSTREET-New Houso of 6 rooms, quite new; city water. Allotment 33 x 100. Venetian blinds, "Mistress" range. Good view. Prico, £175. D. F. EVAN S, HOUSE, LAND, AND ESTATE AGENT. AUCTIONEER, &o. Land Mart— Queen-street, next Bank of Australasia.



rpHE IVTELBOURNE T\RAPERY AND /CLOTHING /"iOMPANY, DIRECT IMPORTER of QUEEN-STREET, Having completed their arrangements, are now SELLING ALL CLASSES OK . NEW AND FASHIONABLE GOODS AT WHOLESALE PRICES. The following QUOTATIONS will eorve as a guide to tho Entire Stock :— s. D. 4 -BUTTON FRENCH KID GLOVES, Is Up, regular trice 3 6 INDIAN MUSLIN, in Pink and Blue, Gd yard, regular, price 1 4 these goods auk very fashionable for dresses. ALL-WOOL NUNS' CLOTH, New Shades, IHd, regular price ... 1 6 A GRAND LINE OF ZEPHYR PRINTS, 2#d, regular price... 0 6J HORROCKS'S LONG CLOTH, 2s On dozen, regular price ... 3 11 8 yards LONG CURTAINS, at 7s 11d pair, regular price ... 12 6 WHITE SHEETINGS, 2 yards WIDE, *-6|D YARD, REGULAR PRKjp HJ MEN'S NELSON TWEED TROU SERS, 7s IID, REGULAR PRICE... II 6 MEN'S SCOTCH TWEED SUITS, 355, REGULAR PRICE 47 6 BOYS' KNICKER SUITS, 4s 11 d, REGULAR PRICE , 7 6 BOYS' AND YOUTHS' CLOTHING, AT EXTRAORDINARY LOW PRICES, THESE ARE FACTS. WE INVITE YOU TO TEST FOR .OURSELVES. THE MELBOURNE DRAPERY AND CLOTHING COMPANY Wiah it to be Distinctly Understood that they do not SELL LOW CLASS GOODS or RUBBISH. Each Article is Guar anteed of STERLING WORTH — DRINK — NELSON, tVIOATE, & CO/S GOLD MEDAL PURE BLENDED TEAS. i RICES: 2/- 2/4 2/8 3/- 3/4 4/- FOR PRESS OPINIONS AND ANALYSIS SEE CIRCULAR. NONE GEN-INITiviTHOIJT OUB NAME ON. AUCKLAND BRANCH AGENCIES I ALEXANDRA .. .. Aubin, John AVONDALE .. .. reck, H. BUCKLANDS .. .. Walker, Thos. CAMBRIDGE .. .. Reid, W. HAMILTON EAST .. LeQucsno, P. HAMILTON WEST .. Knox, John HELENSVILLE.. .. McLeod. P. and J. HUNTLY Friar and Davles KAWAKAWA ~ .. Klrkpatrick, W. J. KIHIKIHI Ellis. J. W. KINGSLAND .. .. Letts, W. M. KOPURU Kopuru Saw Mill O MOUNT EDEN.. .. Surman, S. MOUNT EDEN.. .. Badger.R. Mt. ROSKILL ROAD.. Rollett, Geo. MONGONUI .. .. Wyles, Robert NKWTON Stevenson, R. NGARUAWAHIA .. Frior and Darlet NORTH SHORE .. Johnston. W. NORTHCOTE .. .. Porter Bros. OHAUPO Edwards, J. T. ONEHUNGA .. .. Moody.Geo. OTAHUHU .. .. Hall, J. PAEROA Robson. J. M. PARNELL Marriott, M. PONSONBY .. .. Field, H. PONBONBY .. .. Hawthorn. R. PONSONBY .. .. Young, W. H. POKENO Campbell, T. RANGniTRI .. .. Gorrord, James TAUPIRI Lovoll,W.H. M. TAURANGA .. .. Bodell. James TEAWAMUTU .. Stichbury. J. A. THAMES Hansen, J. E. TUAKAU.. .. ~ Walker. Thos. WADE Dunn.S. WAIORONGOMAI .. Soppett, J. WHANGAREI .. .. Conyngham and Co. WOODLANDS .. .. Waikato Land Asso ciation NELSON, MOATE.&CO., WHOLESALE AND RETAIL TEA MERCK A.NTS. BLENDERS, AND IMPORTERS, CHRISTCHURCH, DUNEDIN, WELLINGTON, AND 153, QUEEN-ST., Auckland. STEEDMAN'S SOOTHING POWDERS roR CHILDREN CUTTING TBETH. CAUTION XO PURCHASERS. The Talue of HiU well-known Family Medicine has been largely tested In all parts of the world, and by all grades of society, for upwards of rirrr years. Its well-earned extensive salt has induced spurious imitations, some, of which in outward appearance so closely resemble the original as to have deceived many purchasers. The proprietor, therefore, feels'ft duo to the publio to give a special caution against the use of such imitations. Purchasers are therefore requested carefully to observe the four following distinctive char acteristics, without which none are genuine :— Ist—ln every sose the words John Stekd man, Chemist, Ji alworth, Surrey, are en graved on the Government Stamp affixed to each packet. 2nd—Each Single Powder has directions for tho dose, and the words John Steedman, Chemist, Walworth, Surrey, printed thereon. 3rd—The name Steedman is always spelt with two EE's, Ith—Tho manufacture Is carried on solely In Walworth, Surrey. Sold in Packets by all Chemists and Medicine Vendors, at Is lid to 2s Od each. Agents: Kbmpthorne, Probsbb and Co., Auckland, Wellington. Cttmntnhmch, and Danedln.



Sewing Machines. . >■ QINGER SEWTNG MACHINE^H gales in 18S2 603,292 Machines. I „ 1881 561,036 „ W Increase 42,256, 'B *3, THREE OUT OF EVERY FOUR MA .<"| CHINES SOLD IN THE WORLD ARK " I SINGER'S. UPWARDS OF THREE HUNDRED " >i| FIRST PRIZES II! AND AT ; SI CHRISTCHURCH RXHIBITION "'A TWO GOLD & TWO SILVER MEDALS,; ( To bo obtained at '-:A PER 2/6 WEEK PER 2/8 WEEK Only at 261, Queen-street, Aucklas^^ beware of german and otheb IMITATIONS. H SINGER SEWING MACHINES. I TEA/- Unrivalled /tyj /O/A ou R/q/ a j //hya. I mm/T£_4 I /0/ ABOUNDING Ay. " I //y/ Strength / AND 4iIGH QUALITY. "VTORTH SHORE PHARMACY i.I DEVONPORT,: Is specially fitted up to meotthcrequiromentaof 8 the Diatrict with Drugs of the best quality. Surgical Appliances, Homceopathio MedicinoL "■'■ Patent and Family Medicines, and all Toilet and Nursery Requistcs and useful Compounds, ÜBunlly obtainable at any first-olass establish ment. Prescriptions dispensed and Hedlolnes promptly forwarded by Coach three times a weok to Puhoi, Waiwera, Wade, Dairy Flat, Lucas's Creek, &c, to Takapuna daily, and to ' Cheltenham, Vauxhall, Melrose, and all parts of ■ the Shore as required. GARDNER, M.P.S., ENG., \ f Pharmist, Family Chemist, and Sobqeok Dentist, .; Tho Pharmacy, Dcvonport, ' - OLLIB AND UO.'S LINE oT COACHES. ALTERATION OF TIME TABLE. !<eavo Onehunga Leave Auckland . Manukau Hotel). (Greyhound Hotel) M a.in. 8.15 a.m. : 8.30 a.m. 0.15 a.m. 9.0 a.m. to 10.30 a.m. 9.30 a.m. . 11.0 a.m. 10.0 a.m. _fc 12.15 noon 1>|.30 a.ra. _ g 1.0 p.m. 11.15 noon . o 1.30 p.m. 12.15 p.m. -S° 2.0 p.m. 1.0 p.m. ~.g 2.15 p.m. L3O p.m. Jg 3.15 p.m. 2.30 p.nu __\\\ _ _t p.m, 8.30 p.m. £ M p.m. 1.0 p.m. "_« 630 p.m. S.op.m. gBSS 6.0 p.m. 5.31) p.m. gPO 63') p.m. Monday, 0.0 p.m. gjbo Mondajs, 11,0 p.m> Saturdays, rt.o p.m. gStj Saturdays, 10 p.m. 6.30 p.m. M«^ 11p.m. Sundays, Sundays! 8.30 a.m. 10.0 a.m. IK noon 2.0 p.m. 1.30 p.m. fi.o p.m HOLLIS _ CO., propHetori. \TORTHERN OMNIBUS COMPANY i.l • (LIMITED). TIME TABLE, On and after MONDAY NEXT, Sept. 22,1881, Auckland to Mt, Albert Avondale to Mt» Albert and Avondale. and Auckland. Leave Union Bank, Leave Avondale. 7.0 a.m. 8.0 a.m. 10.15 a.m. 9.0 a.m. .. .? . 12.15 a.m. 11.30 a.m. . : ♦2.15 p.m. 2.15 p.m. , 4.15 p.m. 13. 5 p.m. 5.15 p.m. 5.30 p.m, SATURDAYS. 7. 0 a.m. 8. 0 a.m. r •10.15 _m. 9.0 a.m. . 1.10 p.m. tu. oa.m. 2.30 p.m. 2.30 p.m. ~-?-; 3.45 p.m. 4.55 p.m. 11. 0 p.m. 5.30 p.m, AUCKLAND TO NEW LYNN. Leave Union Bonk. Leave New Lynn. 12.15 p.m. 8.45 a.m. 6.15 D.m. 2. 0 p._u .. SATURDAYS. -- 2.30 p.m. 8 45 a.m. 11. 0 p.m. 6,15 p.m. * For Mount Albert only. t From Mount Albert only. "DAINBRIDGE'S TIME TABLK. From Union Bank—22 minutes past the hour. From The. Three Lamps—7 minutes to the hour. Night Tbips fkom Town—_past 8, J-port 9, 1-past 10, and j-past 11. From Thrkh Lamps -3,9,10,11. From Union Bank to Shelly Bwch and ; Sabsfield-street—7 minutes past 9,23 minutes to 10,7 minutespsst 10,23 minutes to 11.7 minutes past 11, 23 minutes to 12, 7 minutes post 12.7 minutes past 2, 23 minutes to 3, 7 minutes past 3, 23 m _uteß to 1,7 minutes past 1,23 minutes to 5, ~„ 7 minutes past 5, 23 minutes to 6, and 23 minutes to 7. From Shelly Beami—B.3o a.m., 8.15 n.m., 10.30 a.m., 1.30 p.m., 3,30 p.m., 4.30 p.m., and 7.45 p.m. A UCKLAND AND ONEHUNGA LINE A. OF COACHES. BEALLACK & JENKINS'S COACHES Leave Onkhunoa— Doily at 7.30 a.m. and at IMS km, j Saturday Nights at o. J5. Leave Auckland— Daily at 9.15 a.m. and 8.30 ».m.; Saturday - Ni_Uts at 10.80. . :;.. Sinolb Fare, 9d ; Return do., 1b Id. Baturday Night Farei—Single, 1b : Return, liW TJOYAL MAIL LINE OF COACHES ALTERATION OF TIME-TABLE. The Royal Mall Coaoh (carrying passengsnt wIU, on and after 6th October, 1883, and^nntu further notioe, run to the following Tr_B- Leave Cambridge for Hamilton Junction Itall way Station doily at S.M a.m.; rcturmrig from Station to Cambridge on arrival of Tram from Auckland. . ~ . _ Leave Hamilton for Te Aroha on Monday* Wednesdays, and Fridays on arrival of train rrom Auckland; returning from To Aroha on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, at 7 a.m. catching the 2 o'clock Train at Hamilton Junc tion for Auckland. Bookino Offices t. Gwynne's Hotel, Hamilton West; ColnniMif Hotel, Te Aroha; and at my Premises, Kirk wood and LaKe-streots, Cambridge. W. K. CARTER, Proprietor Cambrldga. October 1883. Passengers Booked at H. Hayr and Co. 8 High-street, Auckland. mELEGRAPH LINE OF COACHES. IMPORTANT NOTICE TO TOURISTS AND OTHERS. _ W. K. Carter begs to announoe that on and after TUESDAY, 29th January, ISSI. be will Run a Coach through to the Hot Lakes, Ohine mutu (conveying Passengers and Parcels), leav- - tag Cambridge on TUESDAYS and THURS DAYS, at 7 a.m., returning from the Lakes on WEDNESDAYS and FRIDAYS, at 7 a.m. Single Fares, £115s; or Return Tickets, avail able for one week after date of issue, £3. _ - __ All Passengers to be Booked at the Offlco before leaving ..•'"_ _i Buggies and Saddlo Horses, with experienced drivers, to order on the shortest notice. Oraer» by Telegram or Letter prompily attsaded to. Cambridge. Jwuary 23.1884. Passengers Booked at H. H. Hayr and High-street, Auokland. - ";