PARLIAMENTARY.

(BY TEtEGBAPH— SPEOHIj BtfPORTKR.)

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,

Wellington, this day,

Questions.

Mb Samuel has given notice that the Exhibition be open on Sundays Irom 2 to

5 p.m. Replying to Mr Miks'a question regarding musketry instruction at Auckland, and whether an inquiry had been made into Sergeant Soall's system, Mr Ballance said that the regulations for musketry instruction were under consideration, and would shortly be published. Correspondence regarding introduction of Sergeant Soall's system of musketry instruction had been going on since 1809 and 1870. A board of oilicers had reported in favour of the present sys tem. Later, he was aware that Colonel Withers had reported rather favourably of Sergeant Soall's Bystero, but the Govern ment did not feel justified in making tho change. Auokland Petitions. The Petitions Committee referred the petition of Mr Wattie, hotel-keeper at Epsom, to the Government. Mr Buokland explained tho circum stances of tho Licensing Committee threaten ing to close the hotel. It had been estab lished 30 years, was a tiue house, and was the property of a widow, who had married the petitioner. He thought the Committee's action objectionable, ana thought tho House should express an opinion on the case. The petition of F. Foxley and others, praying that a wharf may be constructed at Howick has been referred to the Govern ment by the Public Petitions Committee. As to the petition of Chas. M. Saunders, who complains that the Certifying Officer under tho Publio Health Act, 1870, has re fused to grant him a certificate as a public vaccinator for Auckland, in consequence of \ his being a homtvopathio practitioner, the Committee report, "That as petitioner appears to enjoy the confidence of a large section of the community as a homoeopathic medical practitionor, and as it is within the power of tho Certifying Officer to certify to Lho competency of other than legally qualified practitioners tor tho otlice of vaccinator, the committeo would recommend , a favourable pansidevation pf the petitioner's case." j Notlcos of Question. i Amonget the questions of which notieowas i given yesterday, were to ask if the Govern • merit have remitted any payments that should have been made by tho Waimoa i Plains Railway Company (Grey); to ask when tho Auckland railway station is likely to bo open for traffic (Buckland). East and West Coast Railway. Mr Ricmakdsos asked for the production of aM telegrams and papors regarding the East and West Coast Kailway. Hospital and Charitable Aid. In committee, consideration of tho Hos pital and Charitable Institutions Bill was considered- Mr Fisher eaid that the bill was tho finest legislative riddle ovor submitted to any b»dy of intelligent men. Although not unusually dull, he could not folow tho order of business. He suggosted that the amend ments should be accepted In nloho, and after the bill had once more been printed, they could be considered. Mr WutiK (Sydonham) also referred to difficulty in follqwing rco'.ions put from tho Chair. (Choors.) Colonol Trimble advocated that the mea sure should 4>e re-printed. Already it had been re-printed, and >ot amendments on ■ amendments wore being introduced by tho

Mr Barton* urged that tlio amendments proposod should bo now considered. The system of continuing to reprint bills was tenacious. The Committee then proceeded with the ooneideiatfon of the bill. A mimbor of now clauses wore added, and eevoral verbal alterations made. It wus resolved that four trustees should form a quorum. That each local body shall havo one voto for ovory four thousand inhabitants in the election of trustees, and an additional vote for every four thousand inhabitants thereafter, such election to be hold on the first Monday in December in each year.—Pr. Newman tried to got a clauso added, making it compulsory that where a patient had not resided sixty days within a district, the charge for his maintenance should become a charge on the district in which he had previously resided. This gave rise to An animated discussion. Eventually it was amended so that it should apply to persons ooming from another Provincial District, and for the words " thirty days," words " six months next" were substituted. — The Premier promised to get any further neces sary amendments made in the Legislative Council, and the olauee as "amended was agreed to. The consideration of the schedule was then proceeded with. Mr Hobbs moved for the separation of Hokianga, Mongonui, and Bay of Islands from the district of Auckland.—Mr Fergus asked what would be the position of charitable aid in Auckhnd were all the districts lopped off I Would not the City of Auckland have to bear the entire cost of charitable aid ? Sir Julius Vogel said most °f the nmond meiits to phe schedule suggested had been approvo'd. Hoy' the' amendment proposed by Mr Hobbs nffteted the Gity of Auckland he could not say. Mr Fjsrou.-i demanded that Central Otago should bo placed in the same position as other districts seeking to lie separatee} from the provincial districts in other parts of (.ho colony. Mr Pvke spoke in a similar strain, but Mr Stout urgod that It was nece»sary to take the Auckland matter first,

Mr Hobbs said he was willing to grant to Otago what he wanted for Auckland Mr Thompson said until ho was aware what the district proposod by Mr Hobbs would contribute to the Charitable Aid Institutipng in Auckland, he would oppose the proposal, Mr Hobbs said if they sent a patient to Auckland, it was provided in the bill they would have to pay for him. Mr Lake gave notice of his intention to move that his district bo separated from Auckland.

The Committee divided, Mr Hobds's amendment being carried by 35 to 27. Mr Lake moved for a now district, com prising the counties of Waipa, Baglan, and Walkalb,

Messrs Peacock and Tnosii'SON intimated that as they thought a wrong step had been made re the Bay of Islands, they would not oppose further sub-divisions. The debate was interrupted by the 5 30 adjournment. On resuming at 7.30, tho Committee pro ceeded to consider the echedule to the Hospital and Charjfoble Aid fjill, wtt'h the resplt that Raglan, Waikato, and Waipa, Coronandel, and Tauranga and Wliaka tane were, on the metionp of the mem bers for these olectoras, ponsfitutod separate districts. Some Southern districts were similarly divided. The schedule having passed, Mr Stout gave notice of re committal of the bill, to consider clauses 5, 6, 7, and 8. State Forests BUI.

On resuming after the supper adjourn ment, the Kew Zealand State Foreßts Bill was further considered in cp.mniittee, the difloussicm oommenoing on olauee'GlJ, " Kail ways may be made." Mr Kolmston said he thought the Government were not going to pro pose this clause. Proposals for construc tion of newesary railways ought to come on their merits before Parliament,

The Premier could not let the clause drop, but would take the opinion of the Committee on tho subject. Mr Tpbnbull lirped -that the clause should be withdrawn, which view was supported by Sir Geo. Grey and Mr Peacock, who urged that It was npt deairr able that a commissioner ehould be empowered to enter into arrangements for the construction of railway. — After verbal amendment had been made, Mr Duncan tooved that the whole clause be struck but, which was' carried on the voices, the Premier alone being heard to sup port the retention of the clause. 1 Mr HtynsTiioDSE moved that clause 82, providing for compensation undor the 'Forest Tree Planting • Act, 1871, be' etruck out. ' '

•' On division, the clause waa retained by 32 to 21.

The bill was reported, with amendments, read a third time and passed. ' The House adjourned at 1 a.m.

THE CHARITIES OF SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE.

COLONEL HAULTAINS VISI*.

In view of the fact that Colonel Haultaiu has just returned from Australia, after pay ing a round of visits to the charitable in stitutions of New South Wales and Victoria, a member of our staff interviewed him yester day morning; with respect to the results of his Belf imposed mission. Our reporter was courteously received, and in the course of a discursive conversation obtained a variety of information of more or less interest. N.S.W. Charities Visited. In Now South Wales, the Colonel said, he had visited tho Sydney Hospital, the Bene volent Asylums for the Aged and Infirm at Liverpool and Paramatta, tho Asylum of the Benevolent Society of New South : Wales, the Destitute Children's Home at Kandwick, tho Nautical Training Ship, " Vornon," the Princo Alfred Hospital, the Hospital for Sick Children, and the Lying in Hospital, All these institutions, with tho exception of the laet.three are in receipt of Government aid. Tho two Hospitals, as well as St. Vincont's Hospital, the Desti tute Children's Asylum, and the Asylums for the Aged and Infirm, are very large institutions.conducted in handsome build ings, and havingample accommodation fitted up with modern appliances. Looal Control and Government Aid. The Government contribute largelyto the maintenance of tho Hospitals, voting first of all a lump sum, and then contribute 1 ing besides pound for pound with the public subscriptions. Still, in proportion to the population, tho Government aid is not dispensed so liberally as in this colony. Here, however, the Govern ment reserve to themselves the control of tho expenditure beyond merely putting sums, but in New South Wales the Boards of Management seem to have perfect freedom of action. It must, however, be borne in mind that the support of the hospitals hero is almost ent;iroly borne by the Government, whereas in both Sydney and Molbourno a considerable portion of the revenue is dorivod directly from the public, and consequently in both places groatpr powers aro vested in tho Boards of Manage- U.ent. The Boarding-Out System, The Colonel was profoundly impressed witli the entire success of the boarding-out system in Sydney. It was only after long and persietont agitation that tho system came to bo tried at all some four years ago, but so well haa it succoodod. ttiat there is no probability of any harking back to t!ao old method of massing tho childron iv largo institutions and under a kind of bar rack discipline. In Sydney, and also in Melbourne, Colonol flaultain visited many of the homes wherein children wero being boarded out, and in every instance tho child appeared to be woll enred for, to be' Ijqpay arifj pomfort able, and tp bp giving its employers entiro satisfaction. As a moans of reformation tho scheme is fruitful of good re sults. Its growth, too, is quite won derful. In April, 18S4, tho numbor of .children under the control of the State Children's Belief Bourd of Now South Wales was 352, and in April last the numbor had liaen to 1,020. The great bulk of tho childron are scattered through out the healthy country districts. Of tue 1,020, 509 boys and 354 girls aro placed out as boarders, that if, their mainten ance is paid for at stipulated weekly eums ; 10 boys and 35 girls are adoDtod wjthfmt cost to the Stato ; So i>oyi> an& ul girla uro apprenticed ; and 14 boys and I.- girls are at tue cottage homes. The children boarded out aro paid for at the following rates: - 1 at 10a a week, 1 at 7s Gd a week, 35 at and $! at Ga n v/eok, in conaideratiph qf thoir delicate1 hoalth, and tho remainder at tho usual subsidy qf 5s a week, with tho exception of seven. The oxtra paymont for tho afflicted boarded out ohildien neoeaeltates an expendi ture of £279 Hs a yoar in excess of ordinary boarding-out fee*, which would not have to be incurred if the dopartmont limited its' operations to healthy children.' Parliament has now accepted as a national policy tho system of boarding out children, and £12,725 was voted for tho services of the Board during tho past year, ftmiyot the saving to tho country effeoted in this way, as compared with the expenditure under tho superseded system, is ut tho rato ef 25 por cont.

Children's Hospital and Benevolent

Asylum, etc

The Board which manages tho Hospital for Sick Children is presided ovor by Sir Geo. Wigrfim Alien, and its expenditure U at tho rato ii about £M 0 per month, There aro usually betwoen 40 and 45 little piticnts to he looked aftor, and that duty appears to bo extremely well done. Tho Bonovolont Asylum is in I'itt-streot Soatb, and tho monthly houso return for Juno showed that during tho mouth there wore admitted to tho inßtit,u|io.HJ 53' Women and lv children ; that thdr'o were discharged during tho samo poriod, 20 women and 38 ch'ldren ; and that there remained us in mates on Jupo 30, 92 women and 107 chil dren, making a total of 199. Tho report of outdoor relief showed that tho weekly average number "of doses \j§& j)7B, heing 7* c'aseg lees tjjan in th,o mgntli of May'; whilo 10b cases liayo been' yigited ijnd specially reported upon, tho rpsylt being that 4G eases werp discontinued. Tho cost of the outdoor rolief during the month was £302 iis 7d, being £1 5s Yd leps thnn dur{ng tlio proyious month. Groat public interest is evinced in tho Asylum for the Aged and Infirm, and a series of entertainments for the special recreation of the inmates was in augurated not long since. At the Liver pool ABylum tho lnrgost and airiest rooms are resorvod for tho bedridden and sick, and the dining-hall is a kistf of annexe to the main building.

Tho Training Ship Vcrnon,

Tho neglected and criminal boys of Sydney ate drafted on hoavd the Training Ship Vernon, and tho suocessof this prin ciple of doaling with such classes is admitted throughout Australia. In fact, tho Train ing Ship is regarded as one of tho "lions" of Sydney. On board the Vernon all pretence of teaching trades, &c, is dis carded, and the young vagrant is simply taught to read and write, to respect authority, to bo clean, ordorly, and obedient, and to respect himself. Twelve { roontho accomplish 'this, '&nd thb cost of keeping him for that time — about £22 or £23 — represents his sole burden on tho public funds. Apprentice ship on a farm or station, or other place, next succeeds tho disciplinary stage, and the boy is actually taught farm ing, Jtc, under the best of $11 teachers — a practical man, to whom he ia appren ticed free of cost by tho Government-, During a recent oflicial visit tho 200 or so miniature man-o'-warsmen manned the yards pf their vessel, extinguished an imaginary conflagration, whiph at one timo sent all hands into the boats ; engaged in outlasa drill j blazed away with broadsides, single and double, from tho six-pounders which form the ship's armament; and went through all the other exerciees peculiar to Her Majesty's service. Tho school is under tho direction 'of two duly certifioiated teachers, and half the boys attend for in struction during three hours in the rnprnlng, wb.i}e tfoP remaining foalf'stupiy for a similar period in the qfternoon. As for the sleeping accommodation, the chief officer's berth is aft, and tho subordin ate officials' forward) while between the two the youngsters sling their hammocks, the deok being always brilliantly lighted, and a regular watch, consisting of one officer and two good-conduct boys, relieved at intervals, constantly moving about up and down the gangway spaces dividing the rows of ham mocks, is kopt throughout the night. The health of tho boys is remarkably well pre gerved, apd tbpir literary tastes seep to ha\re every encouragement, for the library of tho institution contains 1,000 well-bound volumes, chit-flly gifts from visitors. Blind Institute. Of the other charitable institutions of Sydney! one of the most interesting is the Industrial Blind Institute, In the half year preoeding July last, the subscriptions received in aid of it amounted to' £229 lfa Gd, and the annual donations on the life membership list yielded a further gum of £500 15s lid, The whole of this ba.3 been placed to the building account far future extensions apd possible repairs. The quantity of work done has been more than satisfactory, apd the amount of sales is said to be increasing. ISO baskets of various kinds were repaired, and 2,446 were made during last year. Of mattresses made or re paired there had been 176, besides mats, netting of various kinds, and fancy willow work, and 148 chairs or couches have been re-caned. Jfo article is offered for fjile which ia not fairly marketable and credit ably made.

Visits to Melbourne Hospitals.

In Melbourne, Colonel Haultain viEited the Central Hospital, t!ie Alfred Hospital, the Childron'a Hospital, the Homreopathic Hospital, the Old Men's Kefuge and Receiving Dep6t, and the Hotbam. Benevo lent Asylum, as well as many of the homes in which children from the industrial sohople are boarded onj), Tha cost of main.

taining the Hospitals is at the rate of £54 per head, but other institutions cost even more than this, as for instance the Chil dren's Hospital, whiob costs £55 per head, the Eye and Kar Hospital, which costs ibO per bead, and the Lying ■in Hoepi^', which costs about £75 per head. During June and July the Melbourne Hospital contained from 230 to 300 inmates, and there weie besides something like low out-patient 9, while during June the entire number of patients treated was 605. In that month the medical comforts consumed were as follow:- l,Blßozs. of brandy, 1.2180ZS of wine, 1230za. of gin, Olozs. ot champagne, 3090za. of ale and porter, nnd 9360z5. of lemonade nnd sodawater. A book is kept in which the medical officers are obliged to enter tho names of all per sons who are refused admission,and it ls.left in tho hall for inspection. At presont a movement is on foot for the formation of a Nursing Society to keep up the supply of trained nurses, as in Sydney. i'"3 Alfred Hospital, which, like the Melbourno Hospital is managed by a committeo, con tains about 105 patients, and has also about 170 out-patients in receipt of medical re lief. Then there is the Free Hospital for Sick Children, which, at the beginning of ita financial year, 1883 4, had 45 indoor patients. During the year, 548 patients were admitted, 459 were discharged, 54 died, and 50 remained. In addition to all theee, there is the Austin Hospital for In curables, which at presont has 05 inmates. The receipts for last year, including a sum of £350 received from Government, and £536 0s 4d from the Hospital Sunday fund, amounted to £3,014 03 4d, while tho ex penditure had been £2,481 2a Id, leaving a balance to credit of £531 18s 3d. A sum of £5,508 Is 9d was also in hand towards the endowment fund. During the year a Cancer Ward containing 16 beds had been added at a cost of £1,030. The Women's Hospital, another highly im portant and beneficent charity, is located, in a building altogether too small for exist ing requirements, and overcrowding in it has been shown to load to increased mortality. At present the Managing Com mittee are £1,400 in debt, and an appeal is to bo made to, the public for funds where with to enlarge the accommodation. The minimum space per bod lajd. dawn by Florence Nightingalp is 2,800 etibio feot, but in this hospital there me only ?00 cubic feet. Tho square sprioo allotted by the same authority is 100 square feet per bed, aLd yot the hospital undor notice has only 72. Again, the vontilation is extremely bad. Other Victorian Charities. ' Tho Benevolent Asylum lias on an average 400 males and 200 fomalos, and the charity appears to bo woll administered. Thcro are a number of useful smaller charities, such as the Victorian Blind Asylum, con taining 100 inmates, tho Victorian Deaf and Dumb Institution, with 70 inmates, and the Melbourno Orphan Asylum, in which a daily average of 380, orphans ia maintained at an aver.agqcost of £J6 3s 10Jd per 'head, per, annum.' Apavt from tWa indoor work, locn.l committees assist the tngtitutisn ir» tho q«re and oversight of 252 phildren wjio are boardud out, and 55 ap prentices from tho Asylum who are serving under indentures. Colonel Haultain found tho boarding-out system to answer as woll in Melbourne aa in Sydney. Out of 258 children reported on last year, 247 reports wore good, and only 11 were bad. The institution, together with the Deaf and Dumb Institution and blind Asylum, is in regular receipt of Government aid. There are altogethor eight industrial schools in tho colony, of which 4 rre wholly and 4 arp partly maintained by the Stptj. Tl^en tfiero aro an Eye and Ear. Hospital with 200 tativinds, jtcfugas for Fallen Womon, an Inebriato Retreat, and an Infant Asylum for the prevention of iufuuticido. Tho succese of the Vornon Training Ship in Sydney has attractod great attention in Melbourne^ und the probability ia tb,at a similar experi ment wi'l P>> niad,e 'tlie're' for doaljng with tho class of boya at present sent to the Balkrat JTarni Reformatory, Colonel Haultain was moat Uinclly veoeived in both Kew South Wales and Victoria, and every access was afforded him for ob taining tho information of which lie was in quest. Ho has come back laden with statis tic^ and full of the exporienco gained by systematic personal visitation.

RECHABITE JUBLIEE.

The opening ceremonies of tho Grand Jubilco of the Order of Rechabites all over the world wore commenced yesterday. At< 8 a.m., the District Council comraonpg4 , Hitting to transact business \r\ popnectjon ! with tho working p,f thp Order. The lollow ing representatives were present: — Bros. T. Webb, D.C.R., C, Brown. P.D.C.K., J. G. Carr, District Secretary, and the following representatives s—Hopo of Auckland, No. 1 Teut, Bros. J. B. Mell, F. Jeuno, B, Fronch, H. Rothorham, E. Wftrjnn, A, C. Rigg; Eden, No 8 Ttyi^' lfrfes. J. .Tonkins, T. W. $Tqddtng ; Sfcr HanraUi, No. Jj' Tent (Thames), Eros. J. Danby, Fletcher (proxy) j Northern Star, No. 4, Tent, Brj. G. Vause j Northern Wairoa, No. 5 Tent, Bro. M. Harding ; Mahurangi, No. fl Tent, Bro. T. U. Carr (proxy); Gordtn, No. 7 Tent, Bro. A. Somerville. Juvenile Tents : Standard, No. 3, B.rfli $. C, B^sgs j Southern Cros'sj'Bro. X Vauso ; BkoelßWr, Bro. ftladding ; New lanfl, No, 1, Bvo. J. Nodfler. Thay re majned spssifin during the wholo of the day. -Motiju.s woro passed resolving to support tho Friendly Societies Amondfflgpt Act, a? proposed by Sir duljus Vogej ancl Mr O'Oonnfiv. The remainder of the bust nos« was of a private natuve Thg Banquet, At Q 30 p.m. a banquot was hold in the Foresters' Hall, Karaugahape Road. Cavers for about 300 persons were laid, and the building wns bo orowded that it was found necessary to have a eocond Eitting, The banner of th Order wag placed at the end q{ the building. The tables were well supplied, the members of the Committee boing oatwerfi, nnd tho waiters being under the direction of Messrs Crowe and Wilkin son. At 8.30 o'clock, the public meetina coinmonced. The Chairman, in opening, said that they were now celebrating the 1 Golden Wedding of Reohabitiam. For fifty years they had been trying to show that men could live as long as others without drink. They wore also determined to have , a banquet without having liquor, and th.\J9 be compelled to leave thp Iccjiea at liome to storvp,. Tliey were also determined to drink the Queen's health without injuring their owij. He would, therefore, proposo tho " Health of tho Queen and Royal Family." (Cheers.) Tho National Anthem was then sung by all present. Tho Chair, man next proposed-"The Governor and Members of Fttirliainont,*' Bro. T. Weijd, District Chief Ruler, thon proporcd "Tuo Army, Navy, and Volun teers." i

This was responded to by Lieutenant Connolly. •

Ur J. JjopD^B, in proposing " The Mayor anc} Councillors," said that ho did not know what to say in their favour, but he thought they worked hard enough with their tongues (Laughter.) Cr. Garkktt responded by simply thank ing them for tho honour. He thought the health of the Councillors needed attendin" to in these troublesome times. p Mr E. C, OATffl nett prpnoeed, "The Independent Orjiey o't Kecjiabites and Otfier Kindred gocjetjes.1 '. He said that in the audienoe he noticed faoes who were members of tho Order when he was also a member, He waa now a renegrada,- but not in prjaoiplo. He had always recognised that this Order had done an amount of good amongst the people, and was well worthy of support. Tho other Societies were good, but he might cay con scientiously of the Rechabitos, that she excelleth them all. When a man pined fro Order, he proved his manh.oda hy putting away teinptatifln. In conclusion he had much pleasure |n proposing the above

Bro. JqilN Hosken responded on behalf Qf the heohabitee. He said that ho had batn cot,n:oted with the above O.der sime 1841, anil was pleased to sco Ithe succeed that had attended the Ord^er, espeoiallv during the } n at two yaavs. He hoped to see still bibre young mcii come forward and join this Order. 'MiSs Peac'6 then fang in nice stjla the touching sio!n, entitled " Thd OuiEcd Drink," Alias Jcssiu Hayles accom. panying on thg pjano. ■" This v.'!ts loudly applauded, Bra 'C, Hiti,; G.W.C,, re sponded on behalf of the Indepoudori't Order of ! Good-T e mr,l arg .j Bio. Jamks Lye, qn beha f of the No* Zealand Order of Uoofr Templars ; Bro,' George Plumnekj Band of. Hope Union ; Bro. William Hoao, Blue Bi.bon Army, By way q a change;, Bro. King next Bang " WUI o'the vvjsp in a manner that elicited loud demands for an encore. Mr Alex. Wiseman officiated as accompanist.-Bro. Connolly, u.um,, then continued the responses .to the toasti of kmared eooieties, oa behalf of the Oddfellows' Order. He advised the young men to all join some benefit society, and thought that the youDg ladies should nee to it that the young men should become members of a benefit society.—Bro. Garreit then responded on behalf of the Foresters' uu fi~ Bro' C- Ll""5, P-P.. responded on behalf of the H.A.C.B. Society, He atated that hitherto ho had always Pbjeo'ei to banquets tn cpnngctlon with

friendly societies, on the plea that the ladies were not admitted, but in the present instance, as they had no liquor, the ladies were present, and all were happy, and, what was more unusual, sober, At an ordinary banquet some of the leas temperate members would have been under the table at that hour of the evening.—Bro. James Flan.nioan, P.A.D., responded on behalf of the Ancient Order of Druids. This concluded the responses of the repre sentatives of kindred sooietios. The-next on the programme was a song, "The Sabbath Chimes,'• by Mr William Shackleton, Mr William Sharland officiated as accompanist. The Chairman then proposed the next toast on tho list, " The Medical Officers."— Bro. F, Jeune proposed "The Ladies," amidat renewed applause. He considered that this was a conspiracy against him. He thought that some man who had been blessed with four wives should have been called upon to propose this toast, instead of one who was unexperienced in these matters. (Cheers), Bro. Morgan briefly responded. Though his experience of the ladies was somewhat small, ho did not aspire to lead a single life in tho future, like Bro. Jeune had in the past. Bro. Rotiierham then proposed the "Press." which was responded to by the representatives presont. The Conference, The following papers wore then road : — "History of the Order," by J. Jenkins; "Moral Aspect of the Order," by C. J. Brown ; "Economical Aspectof the Order," by T. Webb; "A Juvenile Aspect of tho Order," by J. Nodder. The meeting then separated at a late hour.

This evening a public meeting will be held in the same place, when His Worship the Mayor will preside.

HARBOUR BOARD.

The fortnightly meeting of the Board was held yesterday afternoon. There were present; Messrs G. W. Owen, W. R. Wad del, A. Devore, J. Winks, T. Henderson, M.- NiccoJ, G. Aickin, T. Monin, D. H. McKen/.ie, 0. Mays, and J. M. Clark.

CoKRKsroNDENCE. —Letters were read and dealt with as follows :—From the New Zea land Sugar Company, respeting the silting up at their wharf at Northcote ; Referred to tho Engineer for report,—From the New Zealand Sugar Qorapanyi asking for a license far ti.e steamer Zephyr aa a tugboat : Tho license was granted.— From J. Baird, on behalf of tho AupLJa^il shipwrights, asking that n?y stage ropes bB supplied for thg Auckland Dpck : The ropes woro ordered to be supplied,—From, W. Erriiigton, reporting that as a result of boripg to a depth of, 300 feeti aufficiont fresh water was now available He asked f,or instructions relative to sinking a shaft: Roforred to tho Dock Committee, estimate of cost to bo submitted.—From A. Saunders, asking for a refund of charges on smelting machinery : Tho application was refused.

Petition.—Mr M. Nioool presented a petition frcm the residents ot Northcote and Birkenhead, asking the Board to erect a lamp on the end of tho Northcote Wharf, and nnother on the end of the Birkenhead Wharf; Agreed that the Board supply and eroot tho lamp?, provided that the 1,0.£nl authorities light and maintain thcjjv

Keel Blocks.—Tender^ were received as follows : —Geo^iiTSii>.col (aocepted), £89; Charl?q Hopk'ins, £100; Thos. Austen, ml-

Excavation at the Dock.—Mr Devore moved, " That tho Calliopo Dock Engineer and the consulting Engineer jointly report tjo tho Dock Committeo at an parly clsitij as to tho desirability or, otherwise of do creasintr t^ij. uuiout'it of excavation at the Uppiif end of tho Dock, for say, 200 feot, with the view of effecting a saving in concrete by allowing the rock to remain in lieu of excavating and concreting."-)- Mr Uovore said that it was the opinion of some engineers that, as the upper end of the dock consisted of sandstone, it was !\ot necessary to excavate solid rqcfc to fill in with concrete. If at any subsequent period the dock required, to cc enlarged, this conoret^e \vou,!a require to be broken down $gafn,—Mr Henderson seconded the motion. —My Aickin opposed the motion; and said the proposal was impossible to curry out, because the rock was already excavated He had it on the best engineering a^.t^prity that it would be very iniudicfa.ua to make this alteration. H^e ' wa'a assured that the dock i^aq n.00.e too strong, and that f V,° Mlge °f the dock was not strong enough,. These proposals, too, should come from their own engineers.—Mr Niccol said that perhaps there would be no barm in getting the information, although he felt scarcely prepared to go even that $ai\ He did not believe in any tampering with the specifications. 1$ wOttld he almost im possible t,o s.b,oye up a vessel against this aan,ds'v6so. —Mr Clark supported the motion for information, while Mr Wink} opposed tho motion, believing that we had had enough tinkering in con nection with docks in Auckland already,— Mr McKenzio saw no harm in having further information on the subjecjt.—fhe motion was lost.

Qoay-mbbk* Tees.,—The Chairman moved: % hat the Engineer be instructed to submit to tho Works and TarilF Commit toe as goon us possible plan, specification, nnd estimate for portions of two permanent toes off Quay-street, to fotrn buttresses for strengthening the sea wall, in order that the railway reclamation contract may be forthwith completed.—Mr Aickin seconded the motion, which was agreed to.

DISTRICT COURT.- Yesterday Concluded.

(Before 11. G. Both Smith, Esq.. District Juage.)

JAMKS KELLY V. IIIBBKHD. LEGGE, AND WAR burton.— in this case tne plaiutiir fought to recover the Bum ot £23 12)8(1, balanoe duo by defendahts for woruuono

In crossexamlnatim, Me Hibbora said that he was an iirolldlvl stono manufacturer, but at present employed by tho Auckland Tim bor Company. The pliinliff, J. Kelly, made a maolnno for htm for manufacturing tho Btono Had not mado any alteraliona in tho ni&chine. old not object 10 any amemut Of water. Kelly ?aid tho exuonse of wpvkisg iho machine mould only bo 4s or sja day. When he made lil) fir I tes\ iho auAauotof mouldusod he thought wtula be 3uincient-about threo-quir ters of a. fcuniirodweight. Tho mould was lifted Uy a man with a lover and placed on a delivery caniage Ho took Mr ICol'j for an honest man. Ho would not cay ho ,vas a robbor, hut Ms oonfl'leroo wao wofully shaken. Ho cer tainly did :ay, in tho heat oJ U>a riomeat on one occi Un, Kelly go to~--_-. Well, ho would not rep*-, it, hut Jo a warmor plaoo anjhow. Jf elly m jfawaJamosf.ingaboutthemachineaVal °.-\ i§ < I the men, Kelly waß after wormino' ou. V' °, rotl Wtts re olved that he Bhoulci 8? 11 v Lo"BO d, id Bo<i ask him to explain to TTUIj <h.it was tho matter withihe wajbiae pUi not insuU Mr Kel.j's me,,. iVwas no lug business to interfere with them. ' Oould tell in amoment.that Kelly's raSn was not & prac tical man. s aw ifwfc glanoo whon the man bigan to shape f^r work; Had visited Kolly'u shun 3n]rt ft n «m^F °', b0, y8 in tho nJOuldioil ??« • nothavo boon p»rtioular to a trifle in conneolioa wiUi Kelly's contract. Had been taught t) look to tho .1 he side of tho liodgo. Had kel.y acted fairly and honour ably ho would nothivo contested tliia claim. Wr vinSKr m a W 7£ Bhabby,Wdy-aaa Bbo"ed ma \ indiciivo spirit bjr smMhiag the machine. As a BkiUed maehlnint, he cpflid not p.as the MiT' Weii,ysp J"P o^'one-af the firm of AlCSwa Hibhord and W&rburcon. Thß machine w-as an invenlion 0$ hjs own, arid quite p-ixittal Kubw i.p.tl,iDg oJ a lottor sent by Mr te^ fl.7 c °W"A>latof 1 Uo Congregational Churah-Ueorße Wai burton, artiflclal stonJi maker, deposed that ho Saw tho motor tried V* worked very slowy. Iho 6..v0r wa's Packed. Ho <vent id' Mr Koily and »«'■?"? "l 0 ul&chine would not doits work — AIrKeJU martegon'o ofierationsinit, and then X wvjrked slightly -betier.—John' Kin«, fltttr omp'oy.d by, HibWd and Leggc, deposed"tlfw the cover was broken, and the machine worked pUi, ♦Uu- CtSi rlly -Counselhaving addressed tho Court. H.s Honor roEcrved iudsment. 1 orcerfvom WhiUook made payable on d fen. (lant, amount to bo d ducted from Whltlock'a con:root price The defendant aocc-ptcd the Q.der, and prpmited to cay tho amount butllo hod since vtftttpd. This cd?o was Bottled oTt M Li lilt. ' " ' ' »' ' '

liroMAs King v. Thomas Meed and hicharu f owlkr-Clnim£2s,damaci'Boaui,cd tota horse.-Thedifeiidill's servant, \\ai. Uvj, .^°yo?h.or,FOll'd,'1Pl'ir X cart in Ch«!oel.Btrect against aefon^ant a hoist? whprrhr ihn Ui-in WJSfcJfi Tl>«°. Oo Bnp,r ap'pX^forThc , 1 untiff. L P d Air K. Hesketh for tho dofendan'H. coste *&i2i° T B<U' <> ■ )udKlnont for P^ainiiff, wi'h

CORRESPONDENCE.

Nature's Noblemen, Trn ß aßGolo! 68'1^.

(To the Editor \ Sm.-Though frequenu/'. scribble, I rarely yield \ J*WN ~ fool, r« B h in where angeUf'^% Th e flight, however, of Io^V« chamber of my imaginaC^?* * I describe the sinuosities of A duP°»iC intangible beings j bat J^WiJ occasion I enter not the Z^ P<% amply record what m T Sl^ what my ears heard i vL^Z felt! a spectacle wh iehhat fl » 2 current of electricity 1 "•** £ velocity alone the wires of „ Ka"*kt nature which thrilled my *$£>$* mingled feelings of Borrow a£d S* no language can possibly dc S% which no time can ever eff ™V W tablet of my momory, iiiSSl ask. It wmspecificallymiw *"*H of the oarth, earthly | TiffiI** the muddiest I The day tho date, Gth of August•th^iN'l that period, •• red fettL'i'y^i 7 p.m.; the place wasin theWT* Pacroa and Owharoa I Z ' H booted, and spurred. Ben Ja I °™ttt? H tteed which had faithfufcS I twonty-five miles. The r^ *'R such a road ! The f enß .™^J. *! M shire 40 years ago, not a patch I •, *\ M n-omont up to the saddle girth..a H slipping over the projecting atLl *t H ping on the treachoroua cord,!' "t Rosinante rolling, and plungm??* <»] Me a vessel in the heart in my mouth, mv hnir * ! H quill, upon the fretful!»„» well un, my sinews rtiffcn«Q *& —"John, what a fool you »7t Si in the dark." Atthi/^'« eyes to the firmament-a pa( , B j ™ !% sablo darkness, and M Q*i{ the queen of the night, end of her, and then the. d >^ H there were her starry eisters-i! ** "Faith and Hope." Vow^lf'^ eyes, a sight, oh > so weird soT Ppe°'*) so unintelligible, thafchadithßtoTW m say the witching hourof niriTf , *~H have imagined that, at theS2H some spirit, a Maori burial■■nffiVH given up its tenants, and thR^M from their long immitonment fc?*M only too hajmv to be oat of?^H larking expedition ; but "ti»r ¥Bh: what was it John saw? A'lard.b W which lighted up the eylvatfaveOE golden sheen, and revealed th&ISS'H which bastudded the affluent foiEv'H i* heard tho hum of-voices". jK 11 approaches the cavalcade, tiskl iII atalwart diggers, flanked by asg^ffl men, on thoir shoulders ■WuPB stretcher, and on that coucVVvf.'ffl mortal I asked, " What is tWiSS« subdued voice exclaims, "Tho ntfuCH has been crushed by r ■«£?.?» has fallen upon him.1 ''SiM ask. "At Waihi, sow^M distant." "And whither do vts . H him?" I then interrogated. "ToWiffll Now, sir, let ua reflect. To inK fetM situation, fully, I mußt infijrm' ™ tsSi these, brave fellows, Waihi■aod'oitßr diggers, carried their sufferioß'iatolH' least twelve miles, over roads ISH ! moment they would sink at h& ia*H inches, and the next woaW be >lipp&!!!H§ pitching on tho top of thetSmH corduroy. This was not all : £6 tteH for tho charter, of a BteameHfciiJffll the^r suffering fellow to Ibe.fei jM another £6 they cheerfultyS^j^SW.: for medical comforts and attendant |T MB of self obliviouenese, Eelf-sacHSc^uJdZHi' able toil, unwearied attention WSiBB sympathy liUo this, should U. cd|2E| ■ in letters of gold. I say that ileeda (jiii loftiest patriotism and moßt he^lotaH-' which would ha,ve_i'elledal?agaillM3H:i before th,ja exhibition of dißutGit^£H'^ path,y, kindness, and love. Iraf nsj«i§| versed with some.of the tipbls lelfotfufdHß their return from tho Dead MarditihM at 2 o'clock tho following mproito, dills' ever I felt proud on any day ojfeiS ■ was on tho recognition oj tMamiliJffl noble development of the tickS tJH purest instinct? oi human"-Bate1 Mm me th,at honour ia dead, iba^chWHl >« the tomb, and tbot KlfittM^ usurped the throne of thunoblji&n believe it not. But come back tfimHH: the bush where 1 met the cort^e/itoffl the procession passed; whlt'VfeiiH thoughts ? First, I lost sight of all &JH beaeath and around me. SecoudljpioJ^Ki jured up a period whenßoae'mfeA'HS ' as Imperial, when, she was rccogEriiHHJ mieiresa of the world, -fflicli Vsffl'-1 man, call him Paul,' was pirn thither a prisoner, and in daina.) &BB door of hia heart flies righV'4f« !m look in ; examine the glass j mite lan postuous, mind dejected, spiritperhWflH locolity, Appii JB'cirum and tbt.'SJßJ.i Taverns. Ab ! that very day a'briijp' men of tho Waihi and OwJjpsJqflffi atamp left the grand citjf.. The)Stia«|.;: some 30 miles of roads ;■ if ai-toddjewH *: bush we hn\-e described tlie^BtitJMj pretty well ueed up wieii,'"ifc wSm ' vi Taul, But, oh ! what &A;^m^H;'i upon the prisoner. It ww:«is«i»ffiß':] it was unique ; it was phenomeis^} itfjfflj Well! hear what the ; ■ about it: " Whom, when I;B»W,lfc^H God and took courage " Heeairtlw^jH patliy, he felt their love; they b *'' *'•-■ stretcher, and on this loungeMffl^^ and love, his spirits rcda triumwjKjJß 7-hilled city. It ia customary wtiffiK to have the pbotograpbp ot':fejgß| associated in any worktaken'l«3!MiH'; artistic positions. I dothinitt^p^H; •; vistas of tlieso brave and T*Sii^B : who acted so nobly in the should all bo taken 3m'::'PßH .'' in tho best frames that::|t,j|j| : :: man's devico can fashion, a?^sPj|', ; in every hospital through6p|S^H ; and breadth of New Zea*aD^fjfffjß; Extinguish the principles of pHB. tho daughters of sympatliy^M^HH , crush the graces which re'£°vL{Bf . omotion«Uwture; and whaittow*Hm|: A cpid, cruel, eelfch world j 'f'f^JSj ing wilderness! Such is tb*BgWff gIW ' St. George's Bay, '^rnel^/iiiHR August 10, 1885. !:•;,-

CITY SCHOOLS COMMITTEE.

Toe ordinary meeting ww heldJSK^B y Present--M«ssrs Gorrio (in (lie'ißW^Oj- . CrcwttWf, Shaldcrs, McMaslcr,a4||jH| Changes.—Tho following V^jSH Wellesley-strect: Removed,'-'9gH ' Davis, pupil teacher; attaohMiMSS^^B spoon, probationer. B°rerfOWpgßM| i (temporarily), Mrs S. £-J,ffHjiiHi • Nelson-street: Kcmovcd, MlsMj*MM», probationer; attached,MissMfF'ipMi Mr Chas. Nettleship, and Mr I* '•»"' / . j Prosecution ok a Pak1 "; '" L pondwee with reference dftce at the Nclson-strce; i n «SWffl^Hi tile Committee. MrNiohotaSlMi.' Mr Harfs complaint, mcr) was pus ing tho «lioo JJKaJiBB■;, ■; 'the school grounds fxorcisra?"» (,j||» ;;.. heavy clubs, which he f^llgmM ,.-, her strength." He also *«■;; not tlien present, that lie to Mr Hart that the -'■'■ that lie did not use an °M U3S)J™ j: tivo as nllogcd, Hint ll}^^Wm remonstrance in ft hlusterinff ffi»lH ; crosely hi-ulting In rep {«' j y ! HUrt wrote, slatingJ'l MJ Sa i^W , plaoation" consisted of a.■JJ'tpgwgß , kin to madness, in wliicllMrlHaWffl, flint drill could not FJ^lffioiSHr' i requested his.removal; (2) W!|iß : ad dctivo was iK-'wIKSSiM ; himself (Mr Hart); (3 that^ it «S»H ,: i of Mr Nicholson's cllal'£f,.Ts,Xß»fyM (Mr Hart) begged to '^^M.. Captain Mahon. the ''cfff,»*#l9H were present. no desire to proseeiitP.-TBW^jfiMß : that •lUthouKh Hrsicho}^n&*32m* ! himself liablo to^g^",, l.< iTo'\ hofiir Hiirt'thoy would »*^M; ■: in that direction. , n^MWf.^» son-street School, u f^^ Vj i\Tr ntWilsoiTbVrecommendoa^ , « '•"ovKli-AGK PL'P'^-^Stf^'' admission of ovorap C ( pnp«« ( owraH^R :- ;j'hi3 Cwas°aU the burfnc»^^ | |

Wicked for C^nov!^ fcr rfrfMi be all wrong and even witb i n |cgfaß|K dlJilt public nicn to bo ' ..,,„,,^, v . tnoriialato :iimck mo-Moincs,but whenßMSW^ifcMßj, Is made up of °°""^ irS#aJHHi known to all, nnd m f »"$, #02m) ..: trust in daily, we BhoiiWi^jiPalHH; therefore choerf ullj Rittorß for tho good Jf'JtKJ WJjVil * ' friends, firmly beli»'»°g. CJWSW. (or family use. I *™^j, &>*■ |g

etroew, in tba Provicw . ■<.-JJiife| ii

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAK, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12, 1885,



AuetiloJßg' TO-MO A R O W, At 11 o'Clock. important-announcement. to all interested in the FISHING INDUSTRY. It. ARTHUR Has been favoured with instructionsl to sell by fublic Auction on rhur n day, next, August 13 «t 11 o'clock, on the Premises, Ciuton\ bt. \Veit. TUE interest in tho Lease of the whole salo premises in Customst. West, and known m tho Auckland Fish nnd Oyeter Co. It has been nowly fitted up with requisite necessary lor carrying on an extensive whole eile business, at a co.;t of over £200 and m un equalled in the colony for suitability. There bio three flao Smoke-homos. Mcns Bedroom, Olllcc: gas and wator; also, Two-stalled fctable, ana pienty of room at roar, drainage, etc., and uvorythiiiij necessary without any further out lay There ia a Good Business connection at tjchod. which can bo Ur«oly incvoastd by capita and attention. Three years and eight mouths lease unexpired, ut the woekly ront of four pounds. Inspection invited. Further particulars on application to Mr Arthur, Auctioneer, or from the Proprietor, at 237, Quoen-Btreet. W S. COOHBANEJ |.TAS. DACRE TO-MORROW. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. NEWMARKET. Tho Subscribers will Bell, at tho residence, \lnia-streot, Nowmnrket, on Thursday, 13th August, at 11 o'clock, GENERAL HOUSEHOLD FURNI TURE, consisting ot-Conch, Chairs, Pictures. Tables. Oilcloth, Cheironier, Bed- Mteada, B >dding, Washstands, Ware, First-rate Cooking Stove (nearly new), &c. Also, 28 GOOD FOWLS. SAMOEL COCHRANE & SON. Auctioneers. W. 9. OOCHRANK.J JAS. DACRE, MONDAY, AUGUST 17. ALLOTMENT, ONEHUNGA. COTTAGE, PATINELr,. Ti:o Subaorlbcrs will oell by auction, ot thfir Itoiuisl, Qu yjc-straet, ou Monday, Außuat 27, nt t'2 o'clock, JQy Order of tho Agent for tho Public Vhis'ro in the E-itnto of J. lCuno, QOUTHERN HAQf OF LO11 7, O Section 4, OnthuuKn, huvinp ;i fr ntago of 73 f:et to Viciorla-sireet, !)j SS7 (toe deop. In theßjnkrupl Estate of J. Miodleton, COTTABK ot 4 looms, situate in Craoroft street Pbi-u-H, held undt-r Lease from Grammar School QjVtirnnrs for 10 5 oars from deptember 5,1883, at £17 a-year. SAMUEL COCHRANE „ SON, Auctioneers^ J. 11. lIAMEK] [J. FLEMINCI TO-MORROW, At 2 o'clock. J. H. HAMER & CO. Will hold their FIRST WEEKLY PRODUCE, FUR NITURE, and POULTRY SALE, As above- Parlour Suites, Cheft'oniers, Chest Drawers, Curtains, Blinds, Chuirs, all Borts Sofas, Colonial Conchas, Carpels. Hearthrugs. Crockery, Cook ing Utensils, Boilers. Pictures Sewing Ma chines, Gipsy, Oval and Round Tables, &c. Abo..t 20 Good Laying Fowls. Oats, Bran, Chaff, Potatoes, Onions, &o. Sale at 2 o'clock. J. _. HAMER AND CO., Auctioneers, to-morrow, At Noon. MESSRS CARBINES & TAYLOR Have received Instructions from the tmstces in the estate of Mra-Birgcr, deceased, to soil on Thursday noxt, the 13ih inst. at 12 o'slock sharp, on the promises. Franklin Road (first shop above new gasometer), THE whole of the Stock in Trade of a General Grocery Business. The Goods are all New. and in first class condition, and are to be sold without the slightest reserve. CARBINES AND TAYLOR, Auctioneers. It. O. OAIUI.] [B. D. TONKfI. TO-MORROW, At 11 o'clock. SPRING STRAW HATS. Shipment ex Grasmere, -from London. B. TONES & GO. Have received Instructions to sell, on Thursday next, at 11 o'clock, BCA&E3 SPRING STRAW HATS LADIES' AND MAIDS' HATS ANI BONNBTd s BOXS" AND MEN'S STRAW HATS In Newest and most Fashionable .shapes and Styfes. The Goods are well worthy of the inspectiot of the tho trade, and will be opened up for show on Wednesday morning. TO-MORROW, At 11 o'clock sharp. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE AND EFFECTS, O'Rorke-street, Albert Park. J). F. EVANS Has received Instructions from Mr Philllpß (wh( is removing to furnished house) to Sell bj Public Auction, on Thursday next, August 13 at It o'clock sharp', on the prtmUos, O'Rorke street, Albert Park, hia ■\TABIED HOUSEHOLD FURNITUKE V and EFFECTS, comprising Sitting. Din Ing, and three Bedrooms, 1 Suite Furniture in Horsehah-, Spring Couches, Kocking Chairs in Horsehair, Leather, and Cane; Loo. Occasional, and Dining Tables, choice Black-and-Gold Pier glasses, 1 8 dsy handsome Marble Time-piece, lack-andgold; Lustrss, Vases, and Fanoy Ornaments, Curtains, Poioa and Rings, 3 Set! Fenders and Fire-irons, Umbrella-sand, Scraper, Door Mats. Carpet Slips and Wtfol Magento Mats, Cird Table and Chess Board, Glass and Chiuaware (assortment), Civet, Cullery, Tee Trays, fewing Machine, Book-shelves and Books (choice). Dinner and Tea Services (com plete). Pictures, Whatnots; Cune Chairs. Rimvi Wardrobe, Single and Double Iron sad Wooden Bedsteads and Hangings. Mattrasses, Pal liaases. Blankets and Blinds, Mattings, Kimu Toilet Tables, Washstands and Ware, First class Mangle and Wringer, Garden Tools, Kitchen and W&sh-hoase iWjuleites, Sundries, _c,,&e. Oh view morning of sale. D, F. EVANS, Auctioneer. APEKING "IWrOTICE. GENERAL FCTRNISHING WAREHOUSE. Messrs. JAMES AND CO., Of Nelson, Beg to announce that they have opened a Branch ot their FURNITURE BUSINESS In those Commodious Premises in QUEEN-STREET Recently occupied by the N.Z. Frozen Meat and Storage Co., and hopo by strict attention to this branch of their businesß, and by supplying a Firstolass Article at Wholesale Price, to merit a fair share of public patronage. SPECIAL ATTENTION is invltrd to our NEW STOCK of PIANOS, ORGANS, BLACK-AND-GOLD ENGLISH, AMERI CAN, and COLONIAL FURNITURE Of Kvery Description and LATEST STYLES. INSPECTION SPECIALLY INVITKD, BALANCE 09 MESSRS OWEN AND ORAHAN'S QALVAGE QTOCK. G. W. BINNEY Is -Instructed by Mr D. M. Sledding to I~\ISPOSE OF TBE A BOVE BY PRIVATE SALIS FOR EIGHT DAYS, COMMENCING 7th AUGUST, At Discounts of 40 to 50 per cent, on the marked wholesale prices. Terms Liberal. Ht^okon ylswlnUpttaireSaloropms.



1 TO-MORROW. . ■~ THE REMUERA YARDS. For Sale, ou Thursday, August 13, - QAA LINCOLN WETHERS, f £\J\7 in forward condition. ALFRED BUCKLAND. [ T O■ M 0 X R O W, At 1 o'Clock, THE REMUERA YARDS For Sale; on Thursday, August 13, at 1 o'clock, DAIRY COWS Storo Cattlo 200 Well fatted Cattlo 1000 Fat and Store Shcop Fat and Storo Pigs For Private Salc-300 EWES. Alfred" buckland. /COUNTRY CATTLE SALES Pokeno—Monday. August 17. Drury—Wednesday. August 19. Papakura—Wednosday, August 2G. ALFRED BUCKLAND . XU-SDA VS. «HB HA_MAR_.__ CJALH O? WOOrT aHEEPSKDra, !5 HIDKS, TAIiOW, HAY, and STRAW, eaoh TUESDAY, st 15 o'clock, ALFRED BUOKLANP DURHAM YARDS FOR SALE, at the Durham Yard*, every Tuesday, at 11 o'clock, mi)lC3, TA.iIiOW, WOOL, and BOINB VfITNTBR ft. NOLAK JOHN TD.UCHANAN. WHOLESALE GROCER, TEA, COFFEE, & SPICE MERCHANT, CUSTOMS-STREET, AUCKLAND. Telagraph AddreMt I Telephone Krahatiso, "Kaglo,".Auoltland. I No.« The Advertiser desires special attention to his Celebrated Brands of BLENDED INDIA AND CBiINA TEAS. Since their introduction the greatly increased demand for them substantially proves thoir excellence, and confirms the high esteem which the Public have justly accorded them. The following distinctive brands all bear hi« Trade M»rk on the labels, and are packed in lib and Jib packets, also in 61b. 101b, and 401b tins, viz :— BLENDED INDIA AND CHINA TEAS. HOUSEHOLD COUNTES3 DUCHESS PRINCESS EMPRESS Brands. BLENDED PURE INDIAN TEAS ZEMINDAR, SPREAD-EAGLE BAKING AND YEAST POWDERS. These Powders, since their introduction, have been accorded by the public the re ception their excellence deserves, and only require a trial to be more universally used. Attention is requested to the following analytical report :— "Laboratory, Hobwm-street, Auckland, June 13,1881.-1 have sampled the Baking Powdor In tho bulk, prepared by Mr John Buchanan. Mer chant, Auckland, and have analysed thesnine, and find the constituents pure and well-propor Honed. The result proves this article to bo superior to any either imported or colonially prepared tbat has been submitted to me, and 1 can, therefore, confidently recommend it to the public—(Signed) J. A. Pond, Colonial Analyst." Eaoh tin bears his Registered Trade Mark. Sold by Grocers and Storekeepers Generally. The STOCK of GENERAL GROCERY and Oilmen's Stores comprises a Splendid Assort ment, which is constantly being replenished by importations from Kuropeau, American, and Australian Markets. JUST RECEIVED, BX S.S. BUCEPHALUS, from CalOUtU, via Melbourne, 200 DRUMS BULK CASTOR OIL. Catalogues on Application. . To thosa abont to commence business, attention ia drawn to the great advantage of being in a position to offer the Celebrated and Popular Branda of Spread Eagle Teas, Baking and Yeast Powders, etc., »nd to secure other special laduoo ments which I am prepared to offer. JOHN T>UQHANAN, WHOLESALE GROOBR, OUSTOMS-STRBBT, AVOBLAMV. SEASON, 1885 GUNS!! GUNS!! GUNS I! D. EVITT, GUNMAKEK, 254, QUEEN STREKT, AUOKI.AND. Tho advertiser baying a vory lareo Stock of inns, both IJreo6ch-lotuliiig and Muzzle loud ng, has ro-raaked them at a considerable .UDUCTION FOB CA3H. c s. d. Single barrel Guns from _ _ 017 6 IJouble-barrol Guns from .. .111 Doublo-barrcl B.L. Guns from .. I 15 0 Single-barrel B.L. Guns from ..500 Curtis and Harvey's Best Quality DiamondOraiaGunpowder.. 4s Bd per lb. FFF Gunpowder 8s Od „ Shot , os6}d „ Cartridge Cases, 12 guago, ss, 89. and 7a per 100. fiVEBY Other Kind of Shooting Material Equally Cheap. GLEY'S CENTRAL FIRE CARTRIDGES, 12jgnage, loaded with the New E.C. Powder. 3UN WORK OF EVERY DESCRIPTION DONE PROMPTLY AND EFFICIENTLY. IMPORTER OF PAIN'S CELEBRATED FIRSWORKa ■ D. "iviTT, GUNMAKKR AND IMPORTER, 254 — Quibn-sxbbut, Auckland, — 254 Wholesale and Retail, Arams ros Pbiob-uhb. TiFrTrn JJ3, B LA I X I E, § VIOTOHIA-BTRKET, IMPOBTEB^OF^U^DERI^FURNISH. DIBBOU JfBOM MAMJSW2UBBBB, Has For Bale, at Low Bataft Carpenters' Tools Nails, Looks, Hingaa j Kitchen Ranges Register Grates, In great Variety Marble aud Enamelled Slate Mantelpieces (Largest Stock in Auckland) Marble, Electroplate, Curb, and other Fenders Galvanised Iron, Shoot Lead, and Zino Slate, Clement, and Plaster. INSPECTION INVITED, '



G. BARTLBT VERSUS CREDIT. 154, QUEEN-STREET. I--—, Watches, Clocks, and Jew, in pricß o{ jj ew z ea land Twe&dß, together with our Nran"d'i7«^men Ota OndW* are enabled to reduce our prices, and give the enor rapiui> *"'_ og f care tuUy oxecutefcction invited. Largest Stock in Auckland to select nous discount-w -^ Priceß all o{ which aro guaranteed Now Zealand. rom. xl.o touov. rcrmsNetCnsh. Whon sending orders please add the SlifSg 3™"^ j-S l^ss£i£f 6* "* ZEALAS° OoumrNo.l. ■ C1,,.,.n75-»■ »■■"""»■■ I B.f SBSi.'iV.'ia, ;T~7"n; — T^rTT^TrTvit Trou Suit Trou. & Veßt Trou. Suit Trou. & Vest Trou. Suit Troa^fc Vest Trou bau.Trou. & Vrf' *,„,_ (/1/ . 1/17/ oj. 23/6/- 4/10/ ~ 2/-/- 26/ ---/^"^L .Measurement for Coat— /■#r*_r?- r* '"& 1 to 2, From neck Beam to S W,.'J\ lonßtk , V -vvf v # I 3 to i to fi. From scum nt y/~l'\ ' """-Clt ~_^TN Hound waist uti-e_ coot / \ V « ff ° f -jj**^ state > vlmt pockota y°u I I 1 \/ / Measurement for Yest — A 1\ M \ / / Round chest under coat / 1/ IHi '-)■ \ II Hound wtiist under coat I fl \ §SJ ; A \ / Kram back of neck to ro- I fi« L__lh I V 'V i quired openlngttiidthon / »SPTa ! '*" -' ' 1 on to length I « v I <|| ; / \\ Measurement for Trousers I if |fj : I \ Whether, pockets to bo I Ml \ |j| ! 1 1 1 tos. From top of trousers / Mr 1 fi i Oil t0 ''OOt3 I A;/ I §9 i ■- .LJ Gto 7, Inside leg seam I « \ sj I '; V:? \ 2, Round liipa \ la I if ;/\ I S. Hound thigh \ I a ; i l\ I <, Round kneo \ % I, .-. —j4 I I \ 1 6, Round bottom ot boot I « 1 s| \ I -* I When sendin* yooi oi- I | II H 1 dcr, please state colour of I s- I I»f I I Twoed. Fill up moasure- 1 ft I I |J \ J nients according to in- II I J !?-.-.£ 1 I —<_-* "***" receipt of' Post-olllco Or- I |n I■ / a iflllj i I I I ""-~ dor or marked Chequo, I if _^\ 13-^.l V I *J -'■«—"" ■ forward to any part ot I M /Jv^Sip?, V~ I '1 :=fc=r- Now Zealand any gar- , iiiii»'in^Ti^'T/. 'ft »Tijt~ V - \ Sag—' ' ment required, as per iaSP*^ '/. LJ X-SW \ fsfL-rfS?—^"£L' Price List. 403^*"*^



1 TP E A O O C X, • OPTICIAN, MATHEMATICAL AND NAUTICAL instrument maker, Shorti<*nd -etrkbt. always in stock- Speotaoles and Eyo-Rlasacs of evory kind; an accurato fit guaranteed Opera Glasses of superior quality Teloscopos, Binocular Field Glasses, and Micro scopes ; powerful and cheap Theodolites, Mining Compcsso'j, Abney Levels Drainage Levels, Prismutio Compasses Drawing Instruments, Scales, Parallel Rulers Ships' Logs, Sextants, Compasses, Binnaoles Birometors. Thermometers. Hydrometers Electric Bolls, Batteries, and Fittings Magnetic and Galvanic Medical Machines Magic Lantorns and Slides. Hand Magnifiers Stereoscopes and Slides, Graphoscopes Steam Guagos and Tubing, SaUnometers Amateur Phot .graphic Cameras Jest Received— Self-registering Aneroid Barometers Also. Aneroidß tor Lobbies, with handsomely (jarred frames INBTRUMSNTS OP EVERY KIND RWAIRED, OPPOSITB THE POST-OFFIOK. LINGER SEWING MACHINES Sales Id 18S2 603,292 Machine* „ JBBI 561,036 „ Inorkasb 42,258, tSt THREE OUT OF EVERY FOUR MA CHINES SOLD IN THE WORLD APE .SJNGER'S. UPWARDS OF THHICE HUIfDRED FIRST PRIZES I 1 I AND AT CHRISTOHURCH EXHIBITION TWO GOLD fc TWO SILVER MEDALS. To bo obtained at PER 2/6 WEEK PBR 2/6 WEEK Only at 261, Queer-strut, Auckland. BEWARE OF GERMAN AND OTHER IMITATIONS. IQtQBR SEWING MACHINES. KEATIKO'S COUGH LOZENGES. COUGHS. COUGHd. COUGHS. CERTAIN AND SAFE REMEDY, ASTHMA. ASTHMA. ASTHMA. CERTAIN AND SAFE REMEDY. BRONCHITIS. BRONCHITIS. BRONCHITIS. CERTAIN AND SAFE REMEDY. HOARSENESS. HOARSKNKSS. HOARSENESS, Composed of the purest articles. These Lozenges contain np opium nor any deleterious drug, thorofore the most delicate can take them with perfeot confidence. 7 heir beneficial effect is speedy and certain. This old unfailing family remedy is daily recommended by the most emi nent Phyeicians. (In use nearly 60 years). Sold by all Chemists, in tins, each having the wordß, " Heating's Congh Lozenges," engravon on the Government stamp. HEATING'S WORM TABLETS. HEATING'S WORM TABLETS. HEATING'S WORM TABLETS. HEATINGS WORM TABLETS. HEATING'S WORM TABLETS. A purely vegetable sweetmeat, both in ap pearance and tttst'i, furnishing a most agreeable method of adminiit<ring tho only certain remedy for INTESTINAL or THREAD WORMS. It is a perfectly safe and mild pre paration, and is especially artnpted for Children, Sold In tins by all Druggists. JAS. U C O T T, CORNER COOK AND NELBON REETS, HAS A LARGE SHIPMENT OF NEW TEAS, Just Landed, Price (rom Is fid per lb upwards, best in Auck land at the money. White Sugar, 3d por lb. 2Jd by the bag Jams, Gd per tin, Ss 6d by the doz Swiss Dairy Milk, 7d Moir's Fresh Herrings, Od Salmon, 7}d; Sardines, Sd Best Coffee, lib tints, Is id; Dandelion Coffee, Bd Meller's Worcestershire Sauce, 6d por buttle English Piokles, 6d Best Flour, Slbs Is <*ood Taranakl Rol' Butt or, 8d por lb Small Quantities of all kinds ol Goods at Whole sale Priooa. Goods Delivered to all parts of the City and Suburbs Free of Charge. Note tho Address— JAS. SCOTT, ,GORNER COOK AND NELSON STREETS. TUCKER'S XJAKING X>OWDER, Al X> Al JL Al TUCKER'S T>AKING T3OWDER. For JJWholesonisJL Bread. PTIUCKER'S T>AKING T>OWDER. J_ Ask your _C> Grocer L for it. Once Tried Always Used. FE NT.O N & C 0., FAMttY AND SHD?PINS» ' BUTCHERS, OLD "OBSERVER" OFFICE, VICTORIA-STREET WEST (next to Theatre Royal), Families In Town and Snbnrns Waited on (or Orders. Corned Beef and pork Supplied In Largo Qnantltiei. Hainj, Baion, cpd Poultry Drewad to Orde*. " OOfi PLATES, Stencil Plates, Dies, Manoersmi. eta.. Kneraved at this Stab )<r t "HyfUSIO, PortraJte, L»nd_o«pei, Bt«. t IVX UthographeainMlnUttiteftnaoolaai;!l •'SiPMSOffle*



HARATAUMQA LICENSING pj3- TRICT. Notice at Application tor Transfer of tyoenae. I, James Courtnbv, of Coromandel, being the holder of a publican's license in rOßpeot of the house and premises situate at Coromandel (tho Tramway Hotel), do hereby Rlvo notloo that I desire to obtaia, and will, at the noxt He nßing meeting to bo holdon at Corouuinool en thn sth day of September, 18S5, aDply for a trantfer of tho aaid UoenßO from myaelf to Richard Andrew, my appointee. JA.MH3 COURTNRiT, Cororaandel, Llconsed Victualler. ■VTORTHERN OMNIBUS'COMPANY JiS (LIMITED). NKP? NORTH ROAD TIME-TABLE, On and after July 0,1885. DAJLY. Leave Avoudale. ' Leave Auckland, g. o a.m. 10 15 a.m. 9.0 a.m. 12.15 p.m. 11.30 a.m. 4.15 p.m. 2:15 p.m. 5.15 p.m. 6 30 p.m. 0,15 p.m. SATURDAYS. 8.0 a.m. 10.15 am. 9. 0 a.m. 1.10 p m. 11.15 a.m. 2 SO p.m. 2.30 p.m. 315 p.m. 6. 5 p.m. 10. 0 p.m. 5.50 p.m. 11. 0 p.m. NEW LYNN TO AUCKLAND. Lcavo Now Lynn. Leave Auckland. a 0 a.m. 12. sp.m 2 0 p.m. 5.15 p.m. SATURDAYS. 9. 0 a,m. 2.30 p.m. 6.15 p.m. 11. 0 p.m. T> OYALi MAIIi LIKE Oif UUAUtia. ALTIJRATXQN OY TI.MK-TABL.Ci The Royal Mall Conoh" (carrying passenger* will, on and after fith October, ISO, aud untJ rui-ther notice run to the following Tim TABLE !— Leave Cambridge for Hamilton Junction RaU way Station daily atS.!5 a.m.; returning tron. Station to Cambridge on arrival of Train froor Auckland. .;,..- Leave Hamilton .tor To Aroha on Monday* Wednesdays, and. Jfrlday» on arrival of Trait trnxa Auckland f'rolnrning (roiu To Aroha or vdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays at 7 a.m. hing the 2 o'clock Train at Hamilton Juno (or Auckland, it* Bookins Oitioks t GWynne's Hotel, Mamllton Wost; Colem&nt Hotel Te Aroha; and at my Promises, Kl'k wood md Lake-streets, Cumbridjro. W. K. CARTER, ProprJetOl Cnmbria«a, October 1883. Passengers Beokad at 11. B. Hbjt and Co'i Hlgh-stroat. Anokland. T IQHT HARNESS HORBES, BADDLS JH HORSES, and all kinds Of SPRING VEHICLES. Htrod. Bought, and Bold. a» OROWTHKIVS VICTORIA BTAHLKB WKLUBHTJCV-HTRMTT mO MR J. ff. WITHEFORD. Sin,—l have the honour to Inform yon that your tender for the solo right of Advertising on the Auckland Hootion of the New Zealand Hall ways (for three years) has been accepted by the lion. Minister for Publlo Wwks on behalf o( the Queen. I have, etc., J. P. MAXWELL, General Manager. December 1,1881. TO ADVERTISERS. The Grand New Auckland Railway Station offers the best Advertising position obtainable In New Zealand. Guaranteed (or three yean a* above. Jl/TR J. H. WITHBFORD, la authorised to receive Fees for Special Mall Notices supplied dally to Private Letter Boxes. S. B. HISS. Chief Postmaster. •VTBW SOUTH WALKS i-1 ADVERTISING. The " Stoney Mokkinq Heealb" and the "Sydney Mail are the best mediums. Arrangements ore now being made to enable the public of Auckland to obtain regular de livery of the " Sydney Mail," which ranks a* the head of weekly journal* published in the Australian Colonies. Apply to J. H. WITHEFORD. fiOKE, OOKB. 00KB. THB AUCKLAND QA3 COMPANY LTD.) Invite Orders (or GAB COKE. . Delivered within 1 mile of the Works, for Cash ; longer dlHtanoos at proportionate rates I— Sample Sacks of three bnsnels - Five Sacks .. „ - - _ 6s 3d Eleven Sacks, or half ton 11s 6d Twenty-two Saoks, or one ton ..22s ' The Company 8 COKE Is made from the beat Qreymouth Coals; is superior to that mad* from Newcastle coals, being; tree (ram stoo* and oltnker In a remarkable dogro*, gives a RELIABLE FIXE, CLEARER & HOTTER THAN COAL, LIGHTS READILY, and MAKES NO SMOKE. GOOD SIRE IN 10 MINUTB*. 9FFICK I FOKT-STRBKTi BOira ooarja eoxm QPECIAL NOTICE For the convenience of Customers resident In Upper Symonds-fltroet and Mount Eden Dlstrlot we have arranged a BRANCH OFFICE (With Telephone connection), at obu'dob and noekion's', Wlnstcns's Buildings, Upper Symonds-street.: Where orders left (or " fuel, carting, horse-feed, Scoria, &o.v !., WII reoelve prompt attention. Note.—A large Covered Spring Waggon and Spring C&rts for Removal of Furniture, ■••"■ W, & G, WINSTQNB, ÜBTOMS-STRBET EAST. AVPBWSft



The following valuable testimony to the worth 6f the "N. Z. Fanner" is peculiarly valuable a?, coming from the proprietor of ."Garden and Field," an. agricultural paper oir dilating in .South Australia. Mr, A. jVlo(ineux wrlteß:—" Your fourth number 1b so good that I feel sorry you did not Bond over the flrat. second, and third. The "N. Z. Farmer" is a credit to agricultural journalism, and I can boneatiy say, without the slightest desire to flatter, that it is the best colonial Journal of the kind that I have ever had the pleasure to «•««*' What an immense improvement! ! Why, I did not think there was suoh a laree Show. Room in Auckland I Su«h are the jfefliiaflcß now being made by Vleltera as they gage upon the Stock of Turnuhing Goods In tt c eitenefve premlae* et Garll^k X Wanweu, Honea Furnißbora,~UDVT.l



Al"Grl °>n Co.'s Hop Bitters nro tnu Purest and Beat illttci s Ever Elude. »Tl! ey ,v.re conipoimJod lorn Ko.s. Ma'l, Uuuhu, M.ndrui,u. an.l Dsndulion-U.ii eWe.-i u t tt.aort inosi v..luiblo LiiLdi.iue-in t: owurld— and contaiii nil lhob^bt and iro-t curative pro .ortles of all other remedies, boing the grea'CLl 8100B 100, d, l l una°1"' i-'.vor Heuula.or, and Wo an.- Hea th Ues-cring Agent en canh. Nd rii,.ensc or ill hea tn oau possmly loi\r cxia wl.oie ihej nro used, so variod and perrect are tha.r opera



luflrm. To ah whoto imp nym vila cms im gularliy of tie bonds or urinary o'n;ani> 01 who require an Appetizer, Tonic, nncl mild Sutmilant, Anionciui (Jo.'s Hop U.itcrj me jßEftfiHS **»¥* m*mj wwtft* SS aid stimulating, Wthoutintoxic ting. No matter what your feeii. K3 or ayraptonit are. what the disease or ailment is, v c.Hop Uiltcra. Don't wait until you are 6ok but i you only feel bad or miserable, use Hyp Bi.ter. S™«!• '<■ Pa> 3J V? your life. Hundred l.ay. ™Z «?„» m?' 8° doin B- &W will be paid for a case they will not oura or help. Do tot suffer or lot your fdradfi miffe* V,m aw and urge them to u 9 e Amerio "v Uo" B 'te 1 Roineniber, American Hop lUttors is no vi c