CITY COUNCIL

The Council met at six o'clock last evening. Present: His Worship tho Mayor, Crs. Waymouth, Masefield, Holland, Coopor, Mackechnie, Devoro, Dignan, Connelly,

Montague, Crowther, Burn?, Eidd, Goldic, Aickin, La Roche, Garratt, Upton. CoRREsroNDEN-cK.—Letters were received from : Devore aud Cooper, enclosing deed of conveyance with reference to property in Collingwood-street, showing right-of-way 3ft. lin. wide, and asking Council's consent to right-of-way. The Engineer appended a memo stating that he could see no objection to granting of consent: Granted.—From S. Jackson, forwarding assignment of lease of portion of city endowment for Coun cil's approval: Granted on usual terms. — From R. B. Wiseman, applying for sole right of erecting hoardings on the site of the new Town. Hall for advertising purposes: The Mayor moved that the matter be referred to the Streets Com mittee. An amendment by Cr. Connolly that the application be granted was lost for want of a seconder, and the motion was carried.—From Geo. Rhodes, stating that he was about to erect a permanent building in Customs-street, and asking that ho might be permitted to erect temporary steps, or to slope the ground : The Engineer roported that tho building had not been commenced, and he thought consideration should be deferred until the building was in progress. This was agreed to.—From R. Nesbitt, re newing his complaint re removal ot earth from his property. He also complained of a sower grating or manhole on his allotment. He would be subjected to a continual tres pass from workmen making repairs: The Engineer reported that Nesbitt was not treated exceptionally. The contractor posi tively ate ted that no earth belonging to Mr Nesbitt had been removed. Mr Nesbitt, who was present, having obtained permis sion to speak, said that tho manhole should be placed on the roadway, and not on private property Tho grating drew tho stench to his property. When he had his fence up he would prevent any trespass. and would fill up the hole. Ho sarcastically suggested that the Engineer should come and fence ofl'as much of his property as he required for a workshop.—ln reply to Cr. Burns, the Engineer stnted that the manhole was on the sewer.—Cr. Crowther said if the Engineer told them that this was the proper place for the hole he would oppose any further inquiry. The Engineer said it was necessary to place the manhole on the position it had been placed. Mr Nesbitt could cover it up if he wished.—Cr. Montague questioned if they had a legal right to place a manhole on private property.—A motion having been moved that the matter be referred to the Streets Committee, an amendment was moved by Cr. Aickin that no action be taken. The amendment waa carried by 8 votes to 7.—Cr. Montague moved a further amendment that the matter be referred to the Legal Committee, which was carried.— From J. Ross, applying for earth for filling purposes in Cascade-street. A reply had been sent that no earth was at present avail able.—From P. Gleeson, re construction of footpath outside his property: Enginoer was instructed to provide temporary accommo dation.—From Ilesketh and Richmond, on behalf of Mr McGregor, regarding cutting down of allotment in Moore and Hobson- Btreeta : Referred to Streets Committee.— From T. Roberts, of Roberta's Sanitary Process Co., asking an interview with the Council or a committee of the Council for the purpose of demonstrating the working of tho dry closet system : Referred to Streets Committee.—From F. Newberry re right of-way oil' Grey-street: Referred to Streets Committee.—From J. A. Macarthy, C.E., asking for two or three months' notice of the termination of bis engagement with the Council. It was customary in the engineer ing profession to give a month's notice for every year's employment.—Received. Petition. — Cr. Holland presanted a petition from tho residents of Arawa-street, asking for a drain : Referred to Streets Committee.—Cr. Montague presented a petition from residents of Wellesley-street, between Hobson-street and Freeman's Bay, asking that the main drain be constructed in this ctreet: Referred to Streete Com mittee.—A petition was received from resi dents of Jermyn-street asking for a street lamp : Referred to Streets Committee.

Stkkkts Committee Report,—The Com mittee recommended as follows :—(1) Memo, from City Engineer, ro section 53 : That cutting bo done in terms of Engineer's recommendation, work to be tendered for. — (2) Letter from G. Sage, re footpath in Vine-street: That the Council give appli cant the sum of t's, provided he build a small footbridge and make the footpath to the satisfaction of City Engineer.—(3) Let ter from W. Edgar, re drain in West-street; letter from Mrs F. Wells, |re sewer in East street ; letter from L. l'itkethley, ro damage to trees in South street: That no action be taken.—Tho report was adopted.

Svmosds-stkket.—Cr. La Roche drew the attention of the Engineer to tho rutty state of Symonds-strect. —Tho Mayor eaid he had instructed tho Engineer to cause the con tractor to have the road made passable. Tenders.—Tenders for works in Grafton Road were received from :—A. Archibald, £530 19a 6d (accepted) ; J. Wilson, £633 le lid; Mason and Mellwraith, £565 13s 2d; J. Cleghorn, £660 15s 3d j J. T. Knight, £532 13s 3d ;U. Molloy, £795 Is. The Engineer's estimate was £600. Works in Church-street:—A. Archibald, £77 ; W. HankH, £94 10a ;J. Davis, £158 12s ;T. Catran, £103 18s ; J. Alexander, £107 ; J. Cleghorn, £144 5s 6d ; B. Berry, £U46s 6d. Engineer's estimate, £100. Works in Wellesleystreet: W. Hanks, £34S 4s 4d (accepted) ; C. Molloy, £392 7s 3d ; G. Knight, £409 11s; J. Dall, £419; T. Catran, £419; W. Lovett, £448 14s; J Cleghorn, £505 12s 3d.

Levels.—lt was decided to defer the fixing of the levels of certain streets in Ponsonby Ward.

Engineer to Pumping Station.—The Town Clerk intimated that 43 applications had been received for the office of engineer to the waterworks pumping station. It was decided to ooen and read the applica tions and consider them at a special meeting.

Ironwork.—Mr Tait's tender for iron work was accepted. Assistant Clerk.—The matter ot the appointment of an assistant clerk was re ferred to the Legal Committee. Draughtsman.—Authority was given to the Town Clerk to advertise for a draughts man at a salary of £175 per annum. Newton Highway District.—The Town Clerk reported that the Newton High way Board had not replied to the request of the Council for the payment of contribution (i"927) towards construction of boundary road, and recommended that if an arrange mont was not como to, an application be made to the R.M., in pursuance of the Municipal Corporations Act, and Public Works Act.—Referred to Legal Committee. Valuator's Salary.—The Mayor moved that the Valuator's salary stand at last year's amount, £226.— Cr Aiekin moved as an amendment flint it be increased to £250. —The hour of 10 o'clock hiving arrived, the question was ('rapped, and the Council adjourned.

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NEW ZEALAND EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTE.

Evening Sitting.

The Institute reassembled at 7.30 o'clock last night, the President (Mr Henry Worth fngton) being in the chair. There was a large attendance both of ladies and gentle men.

SYLLABI'S OK IXSTRUCTIOK

Mr D. White, M.A. (Otago), stated that in consequence of the rejection on the pre vious night both of the motion and amend ment proposed on the question oi eliminating history and geography from the list' of pass subjects in standard examinations, the matter had been shelved altogether. Now, he did not think this was the wish of the Institute. Mr Thomson had given notice of a resolu tion which would reopen the matter, but as his ability to proceed with it was de pendent upon the suspension of Standing Order 19, he had much pleasure in moving its suspension. _, Mr Geo. Hoobex, M.A. (North Canter bury), objected to the re-opening of the question of the syllabus until the business with which the order paper was encum bered had been exhausted. After some further remarks from Mr White, his motion was put and carried nem. con. Mr A. B. Thomson (Hawke s Bay) then moved, "That history and geography be clas3 subjects in all standard examinations," He argued that the effect of removing these subjects from tho list of those in which set examination papers were prepared, and to require for them an oral examination by classes at the hands of the Inspector, would be to secure for the pupils a more general acquaintance with them, instead of being merely crammed with names and dates. This would be a training of the intelligence, and not a mere barren exercise of the memory. By these means tho tone of our schools would be raised. Mr VV. Hislop, B.A. (Otago), presumed that tho cause of the dissidence of opinion between Northern and Southern teachers upon the point tit issue was that they worked on separate lines. He endorsed the remarks of the previous speaker. The Chairman remarked that the ques tions set by the Inspectors in Otago and Auckland ran pretty much on parallel lines, and he did not think there Mas any such difference as suggested by Mr Hislop. Mr Flood (Wanganui) moved, as an amendment, that the words " aud geo graphy" should be omitted from the resolu tion.

Mr Mukray (Auckland) seconded. Mr McArthuk (Auckland Training Col lege) suggested that, as the question had been fully ventilated last night, those who were then present should now restrain their flow of eloquence. The objections urged by Mr Thomson applied more tc the mode of teaching than to the syllabus itself. He begged to move, as a further amendment, "That history be a class subject below Standard 5, leaving geography aa it is, and keeping history as a pass sub ject for Standards 5 and 6." Mr Flood withdrew his amendment In favour of this proposition, which ho then seconded.

Mr Ralph Stewart (Thames), in oppos ing the motion, pointed out that Mr Thomson was free to pursue his class system of teaching history and geography under the present system, and added that many teachers already did so. The effect of the alteration proposed by Mr Thomson would be to lower the standard of education if it lessened the work of tho teacher. He therefore determinedly op posed the innovation. Mr Geo. Hogbe.s M.A. (North Cantor bury), said that as his voice had been heard frequently enough on this question on the previous night, he was afraid lest members of tho Institute should come to look upon the representatives of his province as Canterbury geese, and appeal for less of their Southern cackling. (Laughter.) He had therefore resolved to be silent, but Mr Stewart's remarks had proved too much for hi 3 feelings. That gentleman did not seem to appreciate the difference betweeu insist inguponfacts, letting the children gather the principles for themselves, and insisting upon principles, giving just so many facts aswould illustrate them. He had proved by lengthy experience the vast superiority of this latter system, and the means to carry it out were those indicated in Mr Thomson's resolu tion.

The Key. Tkos. Flavell, M.A. (Christ church), acknowledged that while last night he was a strong advocate in favour of the retention of history and geography as pass subjects in examinations, at least in the upper standards, yet that he had been con verted by Mr Thomson's lucid exposition of his views, and Mr Hogben's cogent argu mentation in support of them. Mr H. Mason (Newton West) sup ported the motion, feeling, however, at the same time that it did not fully meet the difficulty.

Mr D. WniTE, M.A. (Otago), contended that the proposed change would lead both to a better system of teaching, and also to a better system of inspection, leaving the in spectors more time available for other departments of their work. The Rev. R. Coates, M.A. (Newton East), maintained that the objections urged against pass examinations in history and geography would apply to all examinations by means of net papers, no matter what the subject was. Science and other class subjects, he boldly affirmed, were not taught with tho same care as pass sub jects. The amendment was then put and nega tived by 15 to 9. The motion was next put and carried. GEOGRAPHY AND HISTORY IS STANDARDS 11. i AND HI. Mr Geo. Hagben, M.A. (North Canter bury), moved and Mr W. Milne, M.A. (Otago), seconded, "That geography be excluded from Standard 11. as atestsubjeefc." —Carried by 15 to 9. It was further agreed, on the motion of Mr Hagben, " That history as a test sub ject, be excluded from Standard 111," DIVISION OF STASDAEDS. Mr Hogben then moved, "That the subjects of the presentsyllabus of instruction in public schools be divided into seven standards instead of six as at present." The Rev. Tuomas Flavell (Chriatchurch) warmly seconded the motion.

Mr W. S. Fitzgerald (Otago) opposed the proposition for the reason that the classes in our schools were sufficiently sub divided at present, Besides, it would in crease tho difficulties of the work of coun try teachers.

Messrs Thomsox, W. Milne, M.A. (Otage), W. Flood (Wanganui), and the President also opposed the further multi plication of standards. Messrs J, Grant, M.A. (South Canter bury) and D. White, M.A. (Otago), sup ported the motion.. After further remarks from Mr Bailey (Pontonby) and Rev. R. Coates (Newton East), in opposition, and from Messrs Dickenson (Wellesley-street), E. M. C. Harbison (Beresford-street), in support of the motion, Mr Hogben replied. The question was then put, when the resolution was negatived by 13 to 12.

DISCRETIONARY WITHDRAWALS FROM EXAMINATIONS.

The Rev. Thomas Flavell, M.A. (North Canterbury), forMrHogben, moved, and Mr D. White, M.A. (Otago), seconded, " That a teacher shall have the power of withholding from the standard examina tion any pupil who has not made 300 at tendances during the school year preceding the examination."

After considerable discussion, Mr llosiuno (Mount Eden) moved, as an amendment, aud MrDiCKEXsoN(Wellesley streot) seconded, " That the number 250 should be tubstituted for 300 in the motion." The motion was carried. The Institute then adjourned till today.

To persons who wish to spend an enjoy able holiday season, and at tho same time re store thoir energies wasted by a too close ap ication to business, or by cares of any kind, few places offer so many attractions as To Aroha. Iho hot baths, which have already become famouß for their wonderful medicinal pro perties, tho pleasing scenery, the ease by which the place can bo reached by rail, river, or road and the exceedingly moderate cost of hotel and other accommodation, combine to render it a most pleasant spot in which to spend an idle week or two, and pleasure-seekers who de sire to pass their time quietly and enjoy ably cannot do better than visit this neigh bourhood, where health and pleasur may bo Baid to go hand in hand. The pjsition of the Springs is almost in the centre of tha township, situated at the base of the grard and beautiful mountain, and they are within two or three minutes' walk of the principal hotels, tho Hot Springs hostelry, kept by Mr VV. Weston the British by Mr P. Quinlan, and Walker's ty Mr J. Warren, boing not moro than a stone throw distant The fares for the single journey from and to Auckland (inclnalve of Bradley and Co.'s coaches between MorrinßVille and Aroha) aro 27s first class, and 193 Gd second class. During the holidays return tickets will bo issued by rau atsingle fares. Choap tickets are also issued by tho Thames River Navigation Company and for those who prefer travelling by water this route has many charms, as during the spring and summer months the scenery on the river banks is exceedingly lovely.and affords a never failing treat to admirers of the beautiful in Vature.—lAdvt.]

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THE WAIROA REGATTA.

The Wairoa Regatta, which tooV^S New Year's Day, was of more that'll r interest to Auckland, owing tothefnJ^^ a large number of our open boaU rt* M tered for different events, while th^* 1 also sailed by men well known hei^ I principal event of the day wnatlJ I for twenty-feet openboats,in which^??' 1 Mascotte, Dream, Madge and Tru I part. The last was built by Barbto'W I was expected«to beat everything' Wli^ § expectations were not realised. Tha ""* i was about 16 miles in length. %j& 1 prize was £20, and the second prize & i good start was effected, and the boats * 1 away with a fresh breeze, which afSS 1 proved light and variable. Thelfe!? 1' in charge of Sam Dove ; Ike Hunttf *• the Ika; Harrison presided over ttSW ments of the Madge; the i&scotta™* piloted by her owner, 0. Waymouthv Jjl the Trixy was in the handsof herbuila, owner. The Dream assumed the leadsS I after starting, and maintained that iS throughout. The Madge ran second the first mile, when she was overhajffi the Ika, which then occupied second t£? and held it till the close, which reS as previously announced, viz k~^ 1; Ika, 2; Madge, 3; MMcotti^ The Dream won by about 30 second* hi the Ika, and the latter was about 4 mi.;? ahead of the Madge, Mascotte a vero r^ fourth, while the Trixy retired betar? had got half-way over the course J1 the yacht race — first pri» "rf second prize, t'4 — the Demon jj' and Queen Bee took part' !■ >S Queen Bee was leading by a longwiyi? she struck on a snag, was passed by jSj the other boats, and the race resulted Demon, 1; Fay, 2; Queen Bee, gi £ last was sailed by Sam Dove, and 2, considered certain of victory before evS stuck. In the pair-oared skiff race thew^ three entries, and the race waa won by M^! Brown, in a boat built by Mr C. I&S few years ago. The Auckland bo^nl! all back here, and will be pat in ttiijS the coming annual Regatta, sags

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AUCtIOiM. TO-MORROW, At I o'clock. ONEHUNGA AUCTION MART. i^LEARING-OUT LOTS of a Store- VV keeper, without the slightest reserve. Also, A Good Buggy Horse. WM, STEVENSON, Auctioneer. TO-MORROW, At Ono o'Clock. HIGHBURY, NORTHCOTE. ' .. . ] COWS, HORSE, IMPLEMENTS, ETC., TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION. '■ R. ARTHUR HAS been favoured with instructions from the proprietor (he having disposed of the property) to sell by public auction at Highbury, Northcote, opposite the Wesleyan Church, on Saturday next, at one o'clock p.m., 2 GOOD DAIRY COWS, 1 Hack. ChafF-cutter, 1 Registered Plough. Harness, Cart Harness. 1 pair-Harrows, Roller, Swingle-tree, a Crop of ! Hay incocks, etc. THURSDAY, JANUARY 22. ; SUPERIOR FAMILY RESIDENCE, CLEVELAND ROAD, PARNELL. R. ARTHUR HAS received instructions from Mr Tho?. Milner, who is leaving the colony, to bcII by auction, at his Sale-room 3. Queen-street, on Thursday, January 22,1885, at 12 o'clock noon, THAT VERY DESIRABLE FREEHOLD HOUSE, most pleasantly situated in Cleveland Road, Parnell, commanding a fine view of the harbour, and only 20 minutes' walk from Queen- Street. Tho Residence contains drawing, din ing, and morning rooms, 6 bedrooms. 2 dressing rooms, fitted with lavatories, also bathroom, large kitchen, scullery, wash-house.l pantry, and other conveniences, with gas and water laid on. The garden ia well planted with shrubs, frnit trees, &c. If desired, a portion of the purchase money may remain on mortgage. Cards to view from the Auctioneer. THURSDAY. JANUARY 15, Noon, northcoteTcottage and allotment. to be sold by auction. R. ARTHUR HAS received instructions from Mr Osborne, to sell by public auction, at his Mart, Queen-street, on Thursday, 15th, at 12 o'clock noon. HIS NEW AND WELL-BUILT RESI DENCE of seven rooms, nicely finished, with grate in parlour, stove in kitchen, together with the Freehold Allotment on which It is erected, pleasantly situated on the main road, a short distance from the wharf, overlooking the harbour. Also. The allotment adjoining, 44 x 132 feet B. 0. CABB.] f_. »■ TON2S MONDAY, JANUARY 12, AT 11 O'CLOCK. KAMO COLLIERY DEPOT, RAILWAY WHARF. SPARS, SAILS, RIGGING, LIFEBOAT. Ex Senator, from San Francisco. B. TONKS & CO. HAVE received instructions to sell, on Monday next, at 11 o'clock, 25 SAILS LIFEBOAT TOPMASTS YARDS RIGGING &c, &c, &c. The Auctioneers would direct the attention of ship chandlers, builders, and owners, many of the Bails being comparatively new, the Senator having been fitted throughout for the voyage from San Francisco to Auckland, B, 0. GARB.] [B. D. TONES MONDAY, JANUARY 12, At 12 o'clock. On Account of Whom it May Concern. WRECKAGE OF BRIG ANNABELL. KAIPARA HEADS. B. TONKS & CO. HAVE received instructions to soil, on Monday next, at 12 o'clock. On Account of Whom it May Concern, THE MASTS YARDS AND RIGGING PORTION of HULL, with Copper attached LIFEBOAT &c, Sec., &c. Now lying below the Lighthouse, Kaipara Heads. B. O. CARS.] [B. D. TONKS, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 14, 1885, At 12 o'clock. T3OSEBANK TESTATE, ON NORTH SIDE OF MOUNT VIC TORIA, NORTH SHORE. B. TONKS & CO. HAVE been instructed by Mr Thos. J. Harbutt to sell on tho above date, Hia Valuable Property at the NORTH SHORE, known as the ROSEBANK ESTATE. This is about the last centrally situated Block in the district; for situation unsurpassed, with good commanding views; soil volcanic. On the Property are erected two substantially-built Houses of Eight and Nine Rooms respectively, fitted up with every modern convenience; each haa a concrete tank to hold 3,000 gallons of water. On the Victoria frontage, and directly opposite the Takapnna Rood, are two Cottages of 5 rooms . each. The property is flagged, and plans are ready. B, O. OABB. | [B. D. TONES WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 14, At 12 o'clock noon. VICTORIA-STREET (CITY). 1 CENTRALLY SITUATED CITY PRO PERTY, CORNER OF VICTORIA ■ ' 'AND COBURG STREETS. B. TONKS & CO. ...TTTAVE been instructed by Mr Thos. J. '' n Harbutt to sell on Wednesday, the 11th instant, at twelve o'clock, THAT CENTRALLY SITUATED BUSI NESS SITE at the Corner of VICTORIA : and COBURG-STREETS (CITY), and on which is also erected an Iron Building', at present occupied by Messrs Ingram and Co. This site is admirably adapted for a Store or Waiehouse. The Property has frontage to Coburg street of 50 feet, and 33 feet to Victoria street. B. O. OABBJ [B. D. TONKS WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 14, AT 12 O'CLOCK. IN THE ESTATE OF JOHN COLLINS, DECEASED. PROPERTIES NEWTON ROAD, RAN DOLPH - STREET, NEWMARKET; STREET, TITIRANGI, KAPANGA, RAGLAN, KINGSTON. B, TONKS & CO. HAVE been instructed to sell by auction on Wednesday, January 14, at 12 o'clock, THE FOLLOWING PROPERTIES In the Estate of the late John Collins :— NEWTON ROAD.—Lot 21, subdivision of Allotment 5, Section 7, Suburbs of Auck land ; 50 links by 150 links, with a Four roomed Cottage. RANDOLPH-STREET.—Lot IC, sub-division of Allotment 5, Section 7, Suburbs of Auckland'? 33 feet by 95 feet 3inches, with v Four-roomed Cottage. NBWMARKET-STREET.-Lotl6, Seotion 3, sub-division of Allotments Nos. 39 and 10, Section 3, Suburbs of Auckland ; 33 feet by 99 feet, with a Four-roomed Cottage. TITIRANGI.—Lots 40, 4!. 66, and 67, sub division of Suburban Allotments 20and 21, Pariah of Titirongi, County of Eden; 80 feet by 243 feet 10 Inches. KAPANGA. — Lot 2, Section 8, Town of Kapanga, District of Coromandcl. RAGLAN.-Lot No. 23, Section 15, Town of Raglan. KINGSTON.-Lot 5, Section 2, Townßhlp of Kingston, Coromaii-el,



TUESDAYS. THE HAYMARKET, SALE OF WOOL, SHEEPSKINS, HIDES, TALLOW, HAY, and STRAW, each TUESDAY, at 12 o'clook. ALFRED BUCKLAND, FOR PRIVATE SALE ON LIBERAL TERMS, IN LOTS TO SUIT PURCHASERS I Farm Lota from 20 acres and upwards, near Pnkekohe Station ; from S.l loa to £10 an acre. Farm, Lot 130, Awitu, containing 123 acres; "entirely fenced; is near other homesteads, and -ood land ; £2 an acre. Farm o( 150 acres on tho Pukekoho Hill, ad joining that of Mr Jacob Wright's; considerably Improved: £3 an acre. A first-class Farm, half-way between Kihlklhl and Te Awamutu, containing SSS acres, with choice apple orchard. Available and Fertile Farms, ranging from 1,500 to 10,000 acres, at pricos varying with lm prorementa from tx A &jf K ffg UCKLANa toTmorkow, At 2.:i0 o'Clock. J. H. HAMER XX7ILL sell at the Newton Auction Mart, The Whole of a GENTLEMAN'S HOUSE HOLD FURNITURE AND EFFECTS (removed to the Mart for convenience), consisting of Par lour. Bedroom, and Kitchen, including Bed steads, Bedding, Couches, Chest Drawers, Crockery, Glassware, Kitchen Utensils, &c, &c, &c. Also, Furniture, Mattrasses, Chairs, Cheffonier, Sewing Machines, Clocks, Watches, Clothing, Leamington Range, Fancy Goods, &c. Oats, Fowl Wheat, Flour, &c, &o. Sale at 2.30 o'clock. FRIDAY, JANUARY 23, AT NOON. BY ORDER OF THE SCHOOL COMMISSIONERS. AT SIBBIN'S MART, QUEEN-STREET. 4 VALUABLE ALLOTMENTS AT NORTHCOTE, three minutes' walk from tho Wharf, adjoining the rcsidenco ot G. N. Brassey, Esq., and opposite Captain Slnttery'a now Dwelling-house, being Lota 22, 23, 42, and 43, C6fL _ 132 ft. each. Nos. 23 and ii are Corner Allotments. Will be Leased {or 21 yeara. HALF THE VALUE WILL be GIVEN FOR THE HOUSES AT THE END OF THE LEASE. GEORGE SIBBIN. Auctioneer. W. 8. COCHRANE] [JAS. DACRE MONDAY, JANUARY 12. FREEHOLD PROPERTY. CAMBRIDGE EAST. THE Subscribers will sell by auction, at their Rooms, Qaecn-etreet, on Monday, January 12, at 12 o'clock. By Order of the Official Assignee in the Estate of E. B. Reynolds, LOT 71, Town of Cambridge East, containing about 2 acres SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. ______ W. 3, COCHRANE.] [JA9. DACRE. MONDAY, JANUARY 12. By Order of the Registrar of the Supreme Court, FREEHOLD PROPERTY, TOWN OF CAMBRIDGE. THE Subscribers havo received instruc tions from tho Registrar of the Supreme Court to sell by auction, at their Rooms, Queen-street, on Monday, January 12, at twelve o'clock— ALLOTMENTS 72, 73, 71, 75, and 77, In tho TOWN OF CAMBRIDGE EAST, Parish of Hautapo, County of Waikato, having each a frontage of 250 links by 100 links, containing 5 acres, with Dwelling-house erected thereon. Part Lot 587, Town of Cambridge East, Parish of Hautapo. County of Waikato, having a frontago of 43 1-10 links, by 151. link 3 deep, containing 10>perchos, with two Shops erected thereon. For further particulars apply to SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. HUNTER & NOLAN WILL nOLD TIIKIR VEXT WOOL SALE AT THE DURHAM YARDS ON MONDAY, JANUARY 12, AT 2 O'CLOCK. HUNTER & NOLAN. DURHAM YARDS. FOB SALE, at the Durham Yards, every Tuesday, at 11 o'clock, HIDES, TALLOW, WOOL, and SKINS HUNTER AND NOLAN WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 21. -yiLLA CITES! yiLLA OITES ! T7ILLA QITES ! "13 EMUERA. A SYNDICATE HAVING PURCHASED TIM -WELL KNOWN AND VALUABLE PROPERTY (AT RBMUERA), OF THE HON. J, WILLIAMSON, R. C. Greenwood HAS RECEIVED INSTRUCTIONS TO CUT IT UP INTO TK^ILLA AND T3ESIDENCE OITES, AND OFFEIt TIIEM FOR SALE BY AUCTION AT THE OPERA HOUSE ON WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 21 AT NOON. Those who wish for Magnificent Views, Healthy Locality, Close Proximity to Town, Three Minutes from Railway Station, Gas and Wateb, Choicely Planted Allotments, b-sideß being in the pick of the rising . and fashionable disthict of REMUERA, Would do well to VIEW THIS PROPERTY, as there is no other property anywhere around Auckland that has so many advantages to recommend it to the public as this haa. THE ALLOTMENTS ARE OB1 GOOD SIZE, and will be offered for positive sale on WEDNESDAY, 21st JANUARY, 1885, IN THE OPBRA HOUSE, AUCKLAND, AT NOON. Terms will be made easy. Plans In course of preparation, R. C. GREENWOOD, Auctioneer. COACH FROM DEVONPORT TO LAKE TAKAPUNA. Additional Runs, to meet the convenience of the Public. TIME-TABLE. Coach leaves Devon- Coach Leaves Lake port Post-offlce, School-house. 8.20 a.m. 9.6 a.m. 10.30 „ 11.15 „ 2 p.m. 2.45 p.m, I 6.16 » Sundays. 1. a.m. 11.15 a.m. pan 5 p.m. DA VIS BROTHERS, Propxietora, *



■VVT OMAN'S THI R I E N D. WOMAN'S FRIEND. xy OMA N S 1^ RIE ND. MRS.DR. STUART'S FAMOUS FAMOUS FE MA L E T> EMEDIES, E M A L E IIEMEDIES, CURE HEADACHE. NERVOUSNESS, HYSTERIA, PAIXS IN THE BACK. FLUSHES. WEAKNESS. IHREGIJLARITY. LANG UOR. AND THE DEPRESSIONS PECU LIAR TO FEMALE EXPERIENCE. MRS DR. STUART Has for years devoted eapecial attention to the disorders common to her sex, and in her Reme dies ladies have the greatest boon erer intro duced to public notice. Many yeara1 experience in the largest female practice in the metropolis, comprising every age. temperament, and com plaint, has ail'onled ample opportunity for the moat thorough trial of the Medicines reputed to bo of value, and the Remedies now introduced to the ladies of Auckland have won the highest esteem and praises from innumerable mothers and daughters restored to strength, regularity, and all the blessings of sound health. MRS DR7~STUART'S LADIES' TONIC, 3s and Is 6d Per Bottle. This is essentially a Female Tonic. It con tains the elements requisite for the peculiar constitution of woman. Whatever of value there may be in the legion ot quacks and nos trums imposed upon a too-generous and con fiding public for tho stronger sex, they have proved themselves to be utterly valueless for female use. For loss of appetite, colour and apirits, palpitation of the heart, unlltness for exercise or work, this Tonic is the surest, mildest, and most agreeable strength-giver ever brought before suffering women. MRS DRTsTUART'S LADIES' CALENDAR PILLS, 2-1 BD AND la CD PEI{ ItoX. Tho value of these Pills for periodical ÜBC cannot well be over estimated. They are prompt and certain in their action. They pre vent suffering, discomfort, and anxiety, and are truly the Females' Friend. MRS DRTSTUART'S LADIES' APERIENT PILLS, 13 Cd Per Box. Tho3o Pills are highly recommended for In digestion, Headache, UiliouanesH, Livor Com plaints (tho latter are frequently the cause of irregularity), Giddiness, <, Constipation,! and 1 especially in conjunction with the Calendar Pills, with which it is suggested (for reasons fully explained in circulars accompanying Medicines) they should be obtained. All who have used these Remedies testify to tho kindliness and regularity of the monthly sickness. In many cases of paleness, debility, and loss of appetite of months duration, causing the gravest tears of consumption, the judicious use of tho Pills and Tonic has restored the bloom of health, strength, and enjoyment of food. The attention of lady principals, matrons ot public and private institutions, mothers, mil liners, dressmakors, shop-girls, domestic ser vants, factory girls, and all engaged in seden tary occupations or olodely confined situations, is called to the unequalled Tonic and corrective virtues of these famous Remedies. Circulars, with full directions and valuable hints from Mrs Dr. Stuart, accompany oach bottle and box of the Remedies. Ladies, ace advertisement in the " Herald." Prepared for the proprietor— W. O. THORNTON, Esq.. At the Laboratory, Nkw Pauk Road, London, England. sole wholesale and ketail agents fob auckland, x.z.— MR S. GILBERT, Chemist, (Next to Lennox's, Stationer), QUEEN-STREET; MR T. A. CRAWFORD, Chemist, NEWTON. To be had of all respectable Chemists and DrngKiats. WOMAN'S FRIEND. ROSY CHEEKS, APPETITE, and VIGOUR OUS HEALTH. MRS DR. STUART'S FAMOUS FEMALE TONIC. READ. READ. | A II A R L E S LLOYD, AUTHORISED AND MIXING SURVEYOR, MINE EXPERT. 13 yeara' Experience of Alluvial and Reef Mining. Confidential ADVICE given on receipt of 10s <5d and stamped envelope, addroascd. Referenco: Any Resident of CoroniandeL December 22,1851. DREW & C O.'S, SEAMAN'S OUTFITTING AND JEWELLERY ESTABLISHMENT (Under Sailors' Rest). WHARF, AUCKLAND, And at Klizaboth-etreet, Melbourne. READ. READ. READ. The Far-famed Erhardt Hunting English Lever, in Sterling Silver Coses, at ££10s each. The World-renowned Rotherham English Lever, £410s. Waltham Levers, £3. American Hunting Levers, in Silver Cases, £2 Bs. Ladies' Gold and Siver Goods at Unheard Prices. REMEMBER. REMEMBER. Every Watch Guaranteed for three years. Sent to any part of New Zealand Post Free. A Competent Workman kept on tho promises for all kinds ot Repairs at Melbourne Charges. Please forward Poat-ofllce Order. Note the address— DREW & CO., WHARF, AUCKLAND. And Emz^hetiiktrk-t Melbourne. AUIOK'S STABLE B, \_* ALBERT-STREET. MR V. QUICK begs to return hla Sincere Thanks for the Liberal Patronage received while carrying on the Business known as "Quick's Livery and Bait Stables," Albert street, ana trusts that MESSRS JAMES DIG NAN & CO., tho eenttamen to whom he has relinquished the Bame, will be accorded Support In an equally liberal manner. Patrons can rely upon being treated civilly and fairly by his sno cessors, under whose proprietary he feels sure tho'hostolry will become the favourite of Auck land. J. J. DIGNAN] PP. FOLEYI [P. LUNDON MESSRS JAMES DIGNAN & CO. having purchased Mr F.Quick's Business, hope to merit tho patronage so generously bestowed on their late and popular predecessor. For Hiro—Han- Bom Cabs, Open and Close Carriages. Buggies of every description, Waggonettes, lireaks and Omnibuses, Ladies' and Gentlemen's Saddle Horses, Privato Carriages with Livery, Hearsea and Mourning Coaches. Orders by Post, Tele graph, or Telephone (No. 121) receive careful attention. Tho Stables provid9 unsurpassed accommodation for Horses, &o. Night attend tnce. Charges moderate. DEVONPORT LIVERY AND BAIT STABLES. CHANGE OF PROPRIETORY. I BEG to intimate that I have disposed of iry Coach and Omnibus Business to Messrs DAVIS BROTHERS, and trust that the support so generously accorded me in the past wall be continued to my successors. Thanking all patrons for their support, I recommend the Messrs Davis as well qualified to manage and develop the trade. F . j. QUICK . Auckland, 13th November, 1881. TV AVIS BROTHERS, COACH PROPRIETORS, DEVONPORT, Beg to announco that having purchased the business lately carried on at North Shore by Mr F. J. Quick, with the Horses and Carriages, they have amalgamated tho same with their own Business, and arc now carrying it on in all the branches. Omnibuses between Dcvonport and Lake All kinds of Carnages, Saddle Horses for Ladies or Gentlemen, always ready for Hire. 'Busses, Drags, &c, Supplied for Picnic Parties. Goods delivered by Drays or Spring Carts, Removals Undertaken, and Cartage Contracts entered Into. Davis Bkothehs hope by close attention to business and moderate charges to secure the public confidence and support. Devonport, 13th November. 1884. COUSINS AND AT KIN, COACH BUILDERS, Elliott and Albert-stbeets, Havo in Stock- Double and Single-seated Buggies, Hooded Phtetons, Vis-a-via, Waggonettes, Dog Carts, Second-hand Hustons and Buggies, Also, Many Thousands Seasoned Finished Spokes, the THAMES CARRIAGE AND BRAY FACTORY. JAMES MACKIE, Pkopbietob, VICTOIUA-STREKT EAST, AUCKLAND. Repairs of every description In Wood and Iron neatly executed on the shortest notice. Springs made and repaired. Always on Hand—A large quantity of Lampa, also Ironbark Shafts and Spokes, Red Gam Felloes, and Hobart Town Hardwood. N.B,—Country Ordora imiuitmULy attended to. OR SALE, a really good Dairy Farm' 180 acres good land, well-fenced, good grass, and plenty fresh water all the year round, comfortable dwelling-house, and numerous out buildings ; all in good order; 1-mll tfrom rail way station, 15 miles from town, and will be mild cheap.—Apply to John Soppet, Land Agent, No. 8, Queen.tree



SMITH & CAUGHEY/ Having disposed of the lease of their UPPER / £"J QUEEN STREET PREMISES, and as the /£U I Purchasers, according to agreement, must have / I immediate possession, it is found necessary / / to remove the ENTIRE STOCK imme- / .*^ / diately to their NEW AND CENTRAL / j?U / PREMISES, //?*' / 239, QtTBEIT»STEEET 3 / / (Late Mrs. J, Smith) L I / '^ / Where it will be re-marked and It i // -^ offered for SALE at such / />. j WMg EXTRAORDINARY DEDUCTIONS/ Q* / ft* from original prices as must / Z^^ / /^^S speedily turn it into money. / /y<^ / vMm 10~ In closing these pre- / //t* / miscs it is the intention of // . . / S. and C. to concentrate / **^ / the whole of their at- / / character of SMITH tention to the develop- / V^ / & QAUGHEY'S Stock ment of their business / / a3 to quality is so well at / *<* / known by the Auckland 23 9 ' / J^** / Public that comment on QUEEN STREET I O I ~ I JT*l * / this score is unnecessary. (Late Mrs. J. Smith). / LJ I ml n i v x / / They would, hoAvever, direct / *O / attention to the fact that IT IS '. II ALMOST ENTIRELY NEW AND SEASON • /J / / ABLE, and was purchased on lfj||t| /,^ / the best CASH TERMS for the Sum : (l|i /Q\ I mer Trade of 1884-85, and under : \Mji I I ie most favourable circumstances. / / THIS ; /Cr / GREAT SPEOIAL SALE / *C; / i« iwo^jv o»ar / / . o 1 /§ / SMITH & CAUGHEY, / /DRAPERS, CLOTHIERS, SILK MERGERS, ,O / WHOLESALE AND RETAIL, / 239, QUEEN STREET AND Jliktost Improvement*. Valuable Appllanc»a. T»n Ye*n>" Ouar«nt««. Patent Antomatlo Winder. Patunt Drop-Holl«r«. Patent Looee-Wlndlng-Wbeel. Patent Thread Releiteer. Wer thelm MaonlnM kept In Bepalra for three yeari Fit EH OF OBABOB. Illoatiatad OatalOffnes and Sample* or Work free "^"""TBE WEBTHIIM EEVINO KACBJM AGIhCY. W. J. BEALE, 170, «o«h«iimt. INSPECT BEFORE PURCHASING ELSEWHERE. / I APPLY / trff W GULLIVER, Queen Street. / & / //V / / 7 / The best / /(> / PROPERTY. //ft/ & In the / / / / ©VvTe MARKET //*¥/ WW ALLOTMENTS, 66 x 132./ >Oo / / / Terms very easy. MOUNT EDEN mWSI.//y/ / C*y / Title—Land Transfer. • *f* / /^7 / Roads 66 feet wide, /&/ — / [±S / INSPECT BEFORE PURCHASING ELSEWHERE. / W. GULLIVER Queen Street. f i y"■ a T^EVONPORT, NORTH SHORE, 1 1~-4 /\ . wellTbros., I I ' j / % / CAKTKRB AND EXPKESSMEN. -**■•/ BRIOKB. LIMB. "SAND. SCOKIA ABH, .. / POSTB, RAILS. PALINGS, SANI " / TARY PIPES, JEC, &C * T Taaa.a~.^ll*J ffjTi'i N.8.-FENCINO~DONE AT LOWEST UftVIVCtUCCt /*V/ RATKS, ESTIMATES GIVEN. /S\ / YARD OPPOSITE DEVONPORT HALL. IS . /( )/ / V-^y QJUKHEY HILLS. O U Yi/W — //y~'/ NOTICE. / n/ A — -i /-d f\ / fr-rs T^ ° a Somo Splendid Allotraonta on Now Plans. I/8 I E f/^y /J. JOf jTI Prices and Plans can bo had at the Office, J_ / _l_ / noxt Meaara Brown and Campbcll'B, Shortland- I /^>^ / street. / / ABOUNDING Ternia.-One-flfth Cash, balance any time // K\^f within five yeaiß; intereßt, seven per cent, J \y/ 1N A. BOARDMAN, Agent. Ay/ TW- E W MUSIC /S^/ StY&flPtlt THE T2l^^ GALOP. ( ) / THK TENAKOE GALOP , (Second Edition Just Published). / ALL THE RAGE ! ALL THE RAGE ! / I|A|| A|| , ._... THE TENAKOE GALOP 'L||/"|J fill A I IIV May bo had of all Booksellers and Music Waro n I U 11 UUnLI I I houses throughout Now Zealand. _5 2. TTOR IMMEDIATE SALE, a Butchering ~~ X? BuaineßH, doing a good cash trade, In the FIYR TMMTi'TITATW <?ATTS A T{<villv centre of the city: a low price will be takon.— °NicS EeF^f Jffi S GAood Rffi &BZl&*** *"« No- 4 cTp^y Ith^leVceß^^i±m^ f Hnoo^ PSnd TXOIVASa - SMALLPOX, FEVERS, Sheds, &c fox 12 cows, and a splendid stream XJ Bra—All persons wishing to koop from of fresh water, capable of driving very power- those horrible diseases should at once procure a ful machinery ; also has a large frontage to the packet of WARNOCK'S celebrated DEslNFEC harbour. Only 11 milea from Quecn-Btreat TANT, as " Prevention Is better than Cure."— Wharf, and will be sold cheap.—Apply John Sold by all Storekeepers, Cbemista, otc, W the S-*)»«-' iLand Agent, No. i, o«<>en-Btreet. Packet.



pHRISXMAS TmRUITS. Cable Address: I 'L'elephoue Exchange: "Eagle," Auckland. | No. 55. JOII\ BUCHANAN, WHOLESALE GROCER, TEA, COFFE, SPICE, a.yd PROVISION MERCHANT, CUSTOMS-STREET, AUCKLAND, liega to announce that ho has JUST RECEIVED, Ex s.s. Coptic. nis FIRST SHIPMENT OF NEW SEASON'S FRUITS, NEW SEASON'S FRUITS, NEW SEASON'S FRUITS, NEW SEASON'S FRUITS, NEW SEASON'S FRUITS, NEW SEASON'S FRUITS, NEW SEASON'S FRUITS, NEW SEASON'S FRUITS, NEW SEASON'S FRUITS, COMPRI3INO — MUSCATEL ItAISINB HULTANA KAISINS IMPERIAL FRENCH |PLUMB ELKME FIGS CURRANTS TO ARRIVE (oxpoctod In a few days* Ex s.s. Kaikooua, BARCELONA NUTB JORDAN ALMONDB SHELL ALMONDS VALENCIA RAIBINB SAMPLES ON VIKW AT TilJl WAREHOUSE. JOHN T> UCHA NA N, CUSTOMS-STREET, AUCKLAND. TP E A C 0 C X, • OPTICIAN, MATHEMATICAL AND NAUTICAL INSTRUMENT MAKER, HIIOKTI.AND -STItKET. ALWAYS 1N T STOCK— SpocUicles und Kye-gliiaaea of every kind; an acourato lit fruurnnteed Opera Glnsnos or superior miaHty Telescopes, liinocular Field Glasses and Microscopes, powerful and elioap Theodolites, Mining Comyussea, Drainage Levels Abnoy Levels, Prismatic Compasses Drawing Instruments, Scales, Parallel Rulors Ships' Logs Sextants, Compasses, Binnacles Barometers. Thermometers, Hydrometers Eleotric Bells, Hatteries. and Flttir.fja Magnetic and Galvanic Medical Machines Matfio Lantornß and Slides, Hand Magnifiers Stereoscopes and Slides. Graphoscopes Steam Guagcsand Tubing, Salinomctera Amateur PhotOßri.phic Cameras JUST RECEIVED-Self registering Aneroid Barometers INSTRUMENTS OF EVERY KIND REPAIRED. OPPOSITE THK POST-OFFICE. JB. BLAIEIB, • VICTORIA-STKKKT, IMPORTER OF BUILDERS' & FURNISH ING IRONMONGERY DIBHOT SHOTS MANUFAOTURKM, Baa For Sole, at Low Rates, Carpenters' Tools Nolls, Looks, Hinge* Kitchen Ranges Register Grates, In great Variety Marble and Enamelled Slate Mantelpieces (Largest Stock In Auckland) Marble, Electroplate, Curb, and other Fenders Galvanised Iron, Sheot Lead, and Zinc Slate, Cement, and Plaster. INSPECTION INVITED 1%/ TAPS, BOOKS, ATLASES, EDGAR WILKINSON, Map & Bookseller, 1, Exchango Chambors, Queen-street (Entrance in Durham-street), Invites everyone to call and see his selection of above. Books of Travel, Popular Novels, Children's Books, Albums, Purses, Ladies' Companions, &o. D. E^ r ~1 • •• .^ggSgk, GUNMAKBIt, *g|§|||l|||||l§p Quiik • nun, £ §oSgr^^^ AUOKXJLKB |B«|iff (opl>osito t*l6 clfT Markatt, Established 186fe Intending Bayers ihould In. W*MW&sif I Bi>oot the larqk btoox ol sl'&'TSpfP*** Breeoh and Murde-loadlng KpjKjEpiS Guns on hand. They will eel wßgaaSfaia the nKBT value in Auckland. Bp2?5nSP Kvexy gun thoroughly examin *&%m •* W"1 imarantasu boiora dalt :'aty HaramerleßS Gun*, with Siemens jfes? Patent Stool Barrels, 12 and 20 gangs j '<$& Sllver'o PatentAnti-rocollßuttPlateii KS Wobloy'a Bull Dor and Irish Conrta raSS bulary Revolvers, also his New Patens ££<h Belf-eitraotlng Revolver i Kynooh'i £&£ Patent " Perfect" Reloading Metallic «Skk Cartridge Casee and Crimpers; Klej'i ESS Revolver Ammunition and Metaluo Cartridge Cases i Nowcustlo Chilled Shot | Cnrtlss and Harvey and Pigon Wilk'e and Lanrnniio's Gnnpowdor; Eley's Wadding and Cartridge Caaas; Powder Flasks, Shot Pouohos, Oame Baea, Gun Cases, Cartridge Bolts, Qua Oil, Tow for Gun Cleaning, Ferret Muizles and Bells, Saloon Kitlua, Air Canes, Breech-loading Implements, Fishing Tackle, Cutlery, net works. REPAIRS, Including Browning mid Rt itooklng, speolally attended to, and MtlsftoUoa Baranteed. ___ i TTVTTT ~~-~ , jjyai x, gukmamoi ft iKroinn. «*. an*— — « LIGHT HARNESS HORSES, SADDLE HORSES, and all kinds of SPRING VEHICLES. Hired, Bought, and Sold, at i CROWTHEK'S VICTORIA STABLES Wei-



rpo MR J. H. WIT HEP oil, 9 SIR,—I have the honour to inform you thai i Four tender for the solo right of Adverlising i'j the Auckland section of the New Zealand Bsjjji ways has been accepted by the Hon. SlinUia'■: for Public Works on behalf of the Queen. I have, &c, 3. P. MAXWELL, , If General Manager,* Wellington, December 1,1881, Spacos at 63 Railway Stations may be had m application at my office. Business men desiroj| of having special notices, almanacs, &c. cv have them erected immediately at a very mods rate charge. N.B.—Advertisers will please note, that Dl other person has tho right of recetviag adve* tisements for these Railway Stations. ' *- . >c „ J. H. WITHEFORD, December 15,1881. Brett's AUCKLAND ALMANAfJ AND PROVINCIAL HANDBOOK Fob 1885, This Standard Book, whicd is No* IltMti contains 208 pages of closely-printed matter'.«gr lating to the Colony of New Zealand, and to nishing the very latest statistical, official, u» descriptive account of its resources, its tnft asriculture, railways, telegraphs, official »#£ vices, its laws, forests, land regulations, in4n* tries, mines, &c, &c. i The Book also includes two Diaries-ons fcf the record of memoranda for every day o( tit year, and the other for the entry of hovueWi' expenses. A Ready Rcckonor for housewives Kg dealers will also be found a useful featnre.||l The description of the Provincial Diefrict | Auckland covers fifty closely-printed :paß*; There are also attached Lists of Crown LU»; open for settlement in the Province. The Registerof Auckland Shipping, Custom! Tariff, Stamp Duties, Trains. Coach and Stm j Tables, Cab and Watermen's Farea, andDiW; tories have all been corrected to the ktert ifeter and will be found invaluable in every mer chant's office. The Farm and Garden Calendars furnish tt^ farmer and horticulturist with direction) w every month's operations, ; The Tide, Sunrise, and other Tables are oatal'. j lated with the greatest possible care. All the matter in the Book is entirely new, «A; various important improvements have bcciuii;. troduced to make the Book more widely wd<A PRICE-ONE SHILLING. i Sold by all booksellers. H. BRETT, SHORTLAND-STREET, PUBLISHER. — ;——-'■!:! RP. HOLLIS'S LINE 01 • COACHES. LEAVE ONKHUNGA—Manukan Hotel-' $ 8, 8 30. 9. 9.15,10.30, 11.15 a.m., 12.15. 1,1.30, -*< 3, i, 5.30 p.m. Mondays-6 p.m. Satnrd«»--& G. 30 p.m. Sundays-8.30 a.m., 12 noon, ÜBVm> LEAVE AUCKLANU-Greytaound IWfl 9,9.45, 10.30,11 a.m., 12.15, 1, 2, 2,15,115.4, W| 5,6,7 p.m. Mondayß—ll p.m. Saturdays-".11 p.m. Sundays—lo a.m., 2, 6 p.m. ' ii, SlngleFare, Is; Return Fare. Is (3d. _. Tickets sold by the dozen:—To and from Oj* , hunga, 7s; to and from Greenwood'B Corner, Mr! \ to and from Brown-Btreet, Epsom, ss. ' R. P. HOLLIB Propriety FOR IMMEDIATE SALE, in Victoria-. streot West, two Houses and Shop.wgl double frontage, will be sold a bargain; Wffifej easy.—Apply to John Soppett, House and W< Ao-nnt, No. 8, Queen-street. __ iW. L i » * BOOK BINDER, PAPER RULKB. xj| ACCOUNT BOOK MANUFACTURE*. >RBKX DOOM ABOVX " STAB " OflH* #|j MERCHANTS' ACCOUNT BOOt&j: IHBURANCH AND MUJMO RMfflTMl BOOtf Bpkoiaixy Ruled and Boom Mualo. Magarines, PubUo Libraries,and 'W day School Book* well bound. - BAKERS' SPECIAL RULED DAT BOOK* Bibles, Prayer and Hymn Bookl . '& Re-bound. BAND AND CHOIR MUBIO BO0*» BULKD WS