DIOCESAN SYNOD.

AFTERNOON SITTING,

The Synod met as usual at 4 o'clock yester day afternoon, in tho Bishop's library. Present:—Clorgy: BishopCowie(presiding), Dr, Webber, Yen. Archdeacons Clarko, Dudley, Govett, Maunseli, and Willis, Revs. Baker, Bates, Biggs, Boler, Burrows, Caldor, Cokayne-Frith, Cubitt, Dv Bieu, Gould, Gulliver, Haaelden, 0. R. Hewlett, Hill, Kattorns, Long, Marshall, MoFar land, Nelson, O'Callaghan, Percival, Phil lips, Purohas, Russell, Smallh'eld, Tebbs, Walpolo, Walsh, and Wilson. Laity : Messrs Armstrong, A. Brown, Calvert, Cameron, Clark, Clayton, Gochrane, Crispo, Doonin, Evans, Ewington, Garland, T. Hall, Hamilton, Haultain, Hills, Hughes, Ireland, Jackson, Larkins, Luke. Lawrence, McCullough, Norton, Pierce, Kawlings, Rice, Sancles, Seth-Smith, SnelHng, Upton, Vickers, Watts, Wells, and White.

Tiikolo(iioal Stuoknts.— The Bishop said that ho had the gratification of presont ing to cortain students of St. John's College, as well as to two of tho younger clergy, certificates presented by the Board of Theo logical Studios, of which the Primate was Chairman, and the Bißhop of Wellington Secretary. The clergymen who had suc ceeded well deserved their honours, for they wero two of tho hardest working of tho junior clergy. Certificates were thon pre sented to the following, amid the plaudits of the Synod :—Grade IV,, Class 11., Rev. E. H. l'ercival; Grade 111., Class 111., Rev. 0. R. Hewlett; Grade 11., Class 1., E. Haytor Cox, Cecil A. Tobin, and Charles Cockerton; Grade 11., Class 11., William R. Gardinor, Noble D. Boyos, M. Devonieh, and F. J, Hazeldino ; Grade 1., Claes 1., J. Down ; Grade 1., Class 11., F. J. Hazeldine.

St. Thomas's Parish.—Mr H. Hamilton tabled tho report of the Committee ap pointed to ascertain the amount from the local Parochial Endowment Fund to which St. Thomas's parish was entitled. It was aa follows :—" That if tho parish of St. Matthow'a will carry out their offor mado three years ago, viz., to hand over free of all liabilities the site and the church and buildings at St. Thomas's to the General Trust Board for the uso of the parish of St. Thomas, this Committee recommends that that should be accepted in lieu of a portion of the Endowment Fund ; but in the event of tho parish of St. Matthew's declining to carry out this previous offer, the Com mittee rocommond that a fifth of tho net income of the Local Parochial Endowment bo paid to St. Thomas's." Parochialßetuun!:.—Archdeacon Willis submitted tho parochial returns for the archdeaconry of Waikato. Archdeacon Clarke laid upon the table similar parochial returns for tho archdeaconry of Waimate.

AmekumbstofCanonV.—Mr Rice moved, "That this Synod recommend the General Synod, at its next session, to alter and amend section 6 of Canon V. title B. (of parishes) by omitting tho words which limit the number of vestrymen to ten (10)." —Dr. Purchaß socondod.—Aftor some discussion, tho tendoncy of which was adverse to the motion, it was put and negatived on tho voices.

Sr, John's College. — Rev. F. Gould movod : " That this Synod conßidora it in expedient for the students of St. John's College to continue to reside, as at present, in Parnoll; and recommends the General Synod to authorise the removal of the students to tho Tamaki, where tho Colloge was originally established by its founder." Ho recognised tho fact that the Diocesan Synod had no power in tho matter, but at the same time he fait that an expression of opinion from it would have great weight with the General Synod. *hore were one or two things which rondercd it inexpedient for the Btudonts to rosido in Parnoll. As for the advantages of reaidonco at tho Tamaki, ho had made inquiry for thorn, and had ascertained thorn to bo chiefly plenty of room and hoalthiness of tho locality, while tho principal roauon urged for the students' residence in Parnoll was that thoy mi^ht bo tho better onablod to attend the Univornity classes. Thif, however, was rather a woak reason, seeing that out of 23 luds in the College only two or threo at tondod thoso closes.—Mr S. K. Hughes, son., rose to a point of order. The question was simply one of oxpodioncy, and Mr Gould had not touched that point at all. —Tho I'rctudont ruled that Mr Gould was in order, although rather discursive in speoch. —Mr Gould then went on to say that any advantago which was to be gained by tho students' proximity to town was out weighod by tho consequent increase of tho distractions to their study.—Mr S. E. llughoa, in seconding tho motion profornut, contondod that tho tiri.o taken up with it had boon altogether wasted. Tho motion was oither an attempt to projudico tho re port of tho Governors of the College to the Gonoral Synod, or else it was a waste ot timo by moddling with a matter with which thoy could do nothing.—Tho Rev. C. M. Nelson considered that the whole matter narrowed itself into tho ono quostion -which the Gonoral Synod would havo to considor—whothor tho advantages which had been derived by a portion of the students attending tho University lec.turos wore at all oquivalont to tho re moval of tho sltidonts from tho site selected by tho founder ( tho building itself, tho chapol, and tho collogiate associations Ho was inclined to tliirk they had not. — Archdeacon Govett pointed out that tho Synod, in removing tho students to Parnell, had not solely boon actuated by a desire to increase the facilities for at tending professional lectures, but rather so as to load to an augmentation of the number cf pupils.—Mr E. H. Gulliver (ex warden of St. John's College) denied that either tho residenco of tho pupils atParnoll or attendance utj professional lectures had been of any advantage. On the contrary, there had boon a distinct doclension since tho chango was offocted. There was not now tho same discipline nor the same delicacy which there used to be under tho stricter collogiato regime at tho College. What was wanted was not so much university attendance at lectures as resident tutorß at the Collogo, who would coach the students. A thorough roform of the College was also required. There should bo an entrance ex amination, the arts course should bo en tirely separated from tho theological course, and until tho latter change was effected tho Collego would not prospor. — Tho Rev. P. Walßh, as a former student of the College, had much ploasuro in supporting the motion. A residence away Jrom town was both healthy and beneficial ta tho students. —Archdeacon Willis sympathised with tho motion, but feeling that tho experiment of moving the students had not had a long enough trial, ho would vote against it,— Archdeacon Maunseli pointed out that the question was largely one of funds. It could hardly be expected that thoy were, for purely sentimental miaous, to carry on the institution at St. John'si College at a great loss. — Colonol Haultain followed in a similar strain, alleging further that tho St. John's Collogo buildings would havo to be taken down and ro-ereoted before they could bo regarded as secure or habitable. He was not surprised that Mr Gulliver phould think that there had been a declen sion in tone and work since fhe romoval of the students to Parnoll. It was only natural, seeing that Mr Gulliver was tho warden at St. John's Collego prior to tho removal of the students. Bishop John Selwyn had himself expressed the opinion thut it was preferable for the' students to reside at Parnell in order to complete their secular studies, and whon he roturned to Auckland he would bo in a position to inform the General Synod what wero the viows hold by tho other members of his family on tho subjoct.—Mr Thomas Hall thought there could be no question that on the ground of expediency tho resi dence of the students at Parnell was desir ablo, soeing that thoy Bayed £600 a year thereby. —The President said that although not spooially an advocato of the removal of tho students at tho time it was made, he had no hesitation in saying that he fully approved of the students being brought into closor accoes to tho University Col logo. The net income at the disposal of the Governors was only £900, and out of that how could they afford to pay a warden like Mr Gulliver the salary to which his standing entitled him, viz., £600, and at the same time provide other instruction for the studonts ? It was not necessary now to do things involving loss of time and great hardship, simply becauEo thoy were done in times past when they were unavoidable. He saw no reason to believe that there were any distractions to Btudy in Parnell such as they had cause to fear. Their students were not children, and it was altogether wrong to attempt to isolate them. He heard nothing of the students that was not to their credit, and if he did, he would not scruple to let them know of it. It was hardly three years since the removal had been made, and by revorsing that action now, tho wouldy simply be stultifying themselves. There was a complaint in these days known as "the itch of mutation," but he did not suffer from it. If tho motion were pressed, he would be inclined to exercise his power of veto with respect to it. At this stage, the Synod adjourned for an hour.

EVENING SITTING

On resuming at 7 o'clock, Dr. Purchas moved that the Synod should pass on to the next order of the day,—Archdeacon

Dudley thought that while the General Synod would naturally object to any dicta tion with respect to the management of bt, John's College, yet that it must sympathise with the desire of the Diocesan Synod to have a cay in the matter, though not a con trolling voice. The annual accounts Bhould be submitted to this Synod. Ho did not consider that the experiment of the students' removal to Parnell had yet been fairly tried and, he had beon surprised at some of the expressions of opinion made that day, seeing that to his mind the ex- ■ poriment had been fairly satisfactory. . Sen- I timent drew him one way and conviction another. He commended the inte'rebl which Mr Gould evinced in the institution, but he deprecated any such decisive resolution as he had; proposed. The discussion had been exhaustive, and he suggested, therefore, that the motion should be withdrawn and the matter left to the Synod.—Dr. Purchas then renewed his proposition to pass on to tho next order of the day.—The proposal waa seconded by Mr A. Brown, and carried on the voices. Definition ov "Communicant. —Rev. W. Kattorna moved, "That this Synod agrees with that of Wellington in its resolution, recommending tho Goneral Synod (1) to define the term Communi cant, (2) that the term Communicant ought to iuean church member who has communi cated at least once in the 12 months previous to his nomination for election to any oifico in the church." He reminded tho Synod that the terms of the resolution had beon brought before them by the Bishop hirasolf, and that it had already been carried into effect in the diocese of Wellington. It was want of obedience to the laws of the Church that rendered tho resolution necessary. Ac ■ cordine: to tho fundamental rules of tho Church each member was required to com municate at least three times a year, and he should have liked to incor porate this in the resolution had he not desired to adopt the samo course as had already beon pursued at Wellington. At present thoy wore altogether inconsistent in their teaching and in their practice be fore the world, for upon this subject tho Church enjoined ono thing and the clergy taught another. Expediency should not be allowed to stand in the way at all.— Tho Rev. O'Callaghan Biggs had much pleasure in soconding the motion, lut urged Mr Kattorns to raiee the require ments of his motion |to tho Prayer-book standard, which inculcated upon every member tho neceesity of communicating three times a year.—Mr Kattorns accepted the suggestion, and Mr Larkins spoke in approval of it.—Archdeacon Dudley asked if the word "communicant" did noli de fine itself, and if the Prayer-book did not state the minimum duty ? He would also like to knaw how the motion would affect people of country districts, where the was not celebrated three times in the year. Ho preferred that the word should remain undefined, and that the matter should be left between the clergy and their people.—The Rev. W. Tebbß took a similar viow of the quostion. He had known of a case in which a man had come to tho Communion for the cole purpose of qualifying himself for an office in the church, and since then he had been a worse churchman than beforo. It was a pure matter of conscience.—Archdeacon Govett remarked that a previous Synod, after an exhaustive discussion of the subject, had come to precisely this con elusion upon tho matter.—The President pointed out that it had always been the genius and policy of tho Church to "in clude," not to exclude.—The Rev. W. Katterns in reply said that either the require ment of the Prayer Book should be altered, or they should conform to it by amending their practice.—On the question being put it was rejected on the voices, no vote being given for it. Inspectob ok Sunday-Schools.— Arch deacon Dudley submitted tho report of tho Committee to consider the desirability of appointing a diocesan inspector of Sunday school?, and on his motion it was read. It was as follows : - " Your Committee report that in their opinion, provision for tho pay ment for an Inspector of Sunday-schools can only bo made in tho meanwhile by a subsidy from all tho parishes and districts of tho diocese, in pro portion to their respective means and re quirements, aided by an annual grant from tho incomo of the Diocesan Trußt. They suggest that an incomo of £120 (viz., £100 stipend and £20 travelling expenses) should be raised for next year as follows :—St. Paul's, £5 ; St. Mary's (three schools), £7 ; St. Matthew's, £5 ; St. Sepulchre's (four schools), £8 ; All Saints', St. Mark's, Wai mnto Archdoaconry, Waikatodo, andTara naki do, £5 each ; Thames, £4 ; Devonport, £3 ; St Thomas's and Onehunga, £2 each ; Epiplmny, Ofcahuhu, St, Luke's, Howick, Papakura, Wairoa, and Bombay, £1 each ; Ellorslio, Whangarei, Coromandol, and Epsom, 10s each: Total, £70; Diocesan Trust, £50; stipend and expenses, £120. Whilo recommonding tho foregoing as a provisional arrangement, your Conimittco aro strongly of opinion that as soon as pos sible the Inspector should be placed in a position to devote his whole tirno and cnergios to tho work of Sunday-school organ isation and inspection."

Meeting of Genkral Synod.—Arch doacou Dudloy moved, "That in the opinion of this Synod, the session of the General Synod should bo held in this building, tho Cnthednl Library." Ho said that the Gonoral Synod mot in that vory room whon tho beautiful and touching address of fare well drawn up by Bishop l'attc-'on was presented to Bishop Sehvyn, who then pre sided, and when the present Primate was olectod,. and he should bo very sorry, thorcfore, that on tho forthcoming occa sion the Genoral Synod should meet olsewhere. —Archdeacon Go vett seconded. — Mr Wells thought it advisable that as com modious a building as possible Bhould be secured for the occasion, so that a large number of visiting laity might be accom modated. If the library were to bo °o lected, the shelves of books would havo to be ahiftcd. Fully 200 people might be ex pected to attend as visitors.—The R3v. R. Burrows said that if a large attendance wero desired, the General Synod would do well to adjourn every half-hour or so, in ordor that selections of choral music might bo rendered.—The President said that through attendance at the sessions of the General Synod, ho had had occasion to remark—(l) the inferiority of its consti tution as compared with that of the Diocesan Synod,through a paucity of repre sentative men ; (2) tho meagreness of the attendance of visitors ; (3) and the un interesting character of the debates. Ho thought the library would accointnodato all who were likely to uttend.—Tho motion was then put and carried.

EndowmentandLoanFunp.— MrHughes moved, " That, whereas it is desirable to increase the funds at the disposal of the Trustees of the Diocesan Endowment and Loan Fund, the managers of the ' Church Gazette' be instructed to pay to tho said trustees such sums from the profits of the ' Gazette 'as in thoir judgment may from tiino to time be prudent. That the Bums so paid shall be added by the trustees to the capital of tho fund." No other fund, ex cepting that of the Home Mission, was so ncceesary to be conserved and increased. It Bhould be made up to £10,000 or £15,000 if they could, and this was all the more essential now that they were pro posing to incur further expenditure in connection with the Sunday-schools.— Archdeacon Willis seconded and supported the motion.—Archdeacon Dudloy felt that the profits of the " Gazette" should be devoted to some benelicent und pormanont fund of the kind. This was the pet fund of Bishop Selwyn, and tho profits derived from the " Gazette " could havo no better destination, for it was designed to help on struggling country congregations. The people should be encouraged to assist it, andtomakebequeststowardsit.—Mr Upton, while thinking that it was high time the Synod settled once for all how tho profits of the " Gazette" should be disposed of, was not sure that the proposed disposition was the best that could be made. He preferred to leave the profits of the " Gazette" for tho Bißhop to use as he pleased. They might depend in that case that they would be used wisely. At any rate it would be a mistake to unduly circumescribe the avail able funds for working the " Gazette." The President said that the main source of the success of the serial was the good management of Messrs Upton and Cochrane. He did not think that he had any claim upon the available profits, but if he had he would gladly hand the money over to the Endowment and Loan Fund.— The Rev. R. Burrows considered that the Synod should have the sole right to deter mine the disposition of the funds. Mr Hughes did not object to the money being handed over to tho Bishop, but he did object to tho question being raised at every Synod. — The President rejoined that he should certainly object to its being handed over to him.— Mr Kawlings demurred to Mr Hughes's objection to the matter coming up at each Sy D od.—The Rev. F. Gould moved as an amendment, and Mr Sandes seconded, that the words " incomo account" should be substituted for " capital " in tho last line of the motion. The question that tho words propaoed to be omitted should stand part of the queitiou was ihen put, and upon division lost, the voting being: Clergy—Ayes, 7 ; noes, 16. Laity—Ayee, 14; noes, 20. —Mr Batger wished

to propose that the last clause | of the motion should be struck out, but was , ruled out of crdor,—After some discussion | upon this point, Mr Gould's proposal to in- , sert the words " income account" was J negatived on the voices.—Mr Rawlings was strongly of opinion that tho Synod should retain in its own hands the control of tho " Gazette" and the disposition of its funds, and he therefore moved that they should, without further ado, pass on to the next order of the day.—The proposal was carried on the voices, and the matter was therofore shelved.

alklanesian Mission.—Venerable Arch deacon Clarke moved, "That this Synod rejoices in the increasing success of the Molanesian Mission, especially in the district of tho Rev. A. Ponny ; and, while heartily congratulating the Bishop and his follow workers, wishes them more than ever God-epced." The mover commented with groat satisfaction upon tho fact that at Florida 700 convoits had been made within the last nine years.--Tho Rev. 11 Burrows seconded the motion, and also praised Bishop Selwyn and his coadjutors. Still ho did not lo^k upon baptisms as tho chief ovidences of buccoss. As an old missionary himsolf, he re garded with suspicion largo figures as representing results in the way of conver sion, knowing as ho did how uncivilised peoplo were accustomed to be baptised in tribes and families.—Archdeacon Dudley thought it regrettable that, in his arch deaconry, many parishes had failed to make collections for the Melaneeian Mission.— The President eaid they were all proud of this Mission, and ho could not understand how any member of the Synod should con sent to forego tho gratification of speaking about it thereat by allowing his parish to fail to make the usual collection, At the samo time there was n a! for maps of the field of the mission, to that they might not hoar any member of tho Synod speak approvingly of Bishop Selwyn's mission to tno " Norfolk Islandf," thus displaying his ignorance of that which he oulogised.— The motion was then put and carried. Proposed New Paki.su. -Mr S. Luke moved, " That tho report of committee ap pointed for the consideration of memorial from the parochial districts of Holy Trinity, Otahuhu, and St. Matthias, Panmure, re questing that the districts bo constituted a parish, be read." - The motion was seconded by Mr White and agreed to.—The report was then read. It explained, inter alia, that the minister's guaranteed stipend wa« to be £300, of which Otahuhu had agreed to contribute £200, and Panmure had agreed to contribute £100. The only dobt upon the Otahuhu Church was £50, besides a balance for a piece of land lately purchased, while tho only debt upon the Panmure Church was £85 11s lid. The proposed bound aries were then set forth. The Committee recommended (1) the granting of the prayer of the petition ; (2) the authorisation of tho boundaries; and (3) the ratification of the arrangement made by Otahuhu and Panmure regarding the elec tion of parish nominators, and also con corning the election of Synodsmen. —On Mr Luke's proposition, (1) the report was adopted ; (2) tho boundaries fixed as recom mended by the Committee, and the Parish of i Holy Trinity, Otabuhu, cum St. Matthias, Panmure, constitvted; and (3) Messrs G E. Ireland, of Panmuro, John Fairburn, and C. A. Bowc'on, of Otahuhu, appoidted as parochial no nfnators. Incorporation or Pension Boakd.— Colonel Haultain moved, " That this Synod do consent to the incorporation of the Diocesan Pension Board under the Religious, Charitable, and Educational Trust Boards Incorporatien Act, 1884 "— Tho motion was seconded by Mr Rawlings and agreed to. Incorporation- of Standing Committee. —Mr Batger, in the absence of Mr Hughes, moved, " That this Synod do consent to the incorporation of tho Standing Committee under the Relieious, Charitable, and Fdu cational Trust Boards Incorporation Act, ISB4."—Mr Larkins seconded, and the motion was agreed to. Papochialßeturns. -Archdeacon Willis moved, "That a committee be appointed to consider the parochial returns for 1884, and report not later than Wednesday ; such committee to consist of Yen. Archdeacon Govett, Yen. Archdeacon Clarke, Yen. Archdeacon Dudley, Messrs Luke, Rawl ings, Rice, and the mover. —The motion was seconded by Mr Larkins and then passed. Collkohon Notices. —Mr Snelling moved " That it is a instructionto tho Secretary to the Standing Com mittee to forward to the several Church Committees in the Diocese notices of resolu tions of tho Synod in regard to special collections, to bo made in aid of the Pension or other fund, and of the approximate dates on which such collections should be made." —Mr Hoy wood Crispe seconded.—lt was pointed out that the motion was superero gntory, as the notices referred to appeared regularly in the "Gazette."—The motion was therefore negatived.

Funeral Services. — Rev. W. Tebbs moved, " That, in view of the approaching oponing of the cemetery at Waikomiti, the Synod bo asked to take into consideration the question of tho performance of the funeral service." He pointed out that it would be extremely inconvenient for city clergymen to be almost daily—or even weekly—called away to Waikomiti, and that therefore it was desirable that some arrangement should be made to relieve them from such a necessity.—The motion was seconded by Mr Ewington and carried.—lt was then further resolved, upon Mr Tebbs' proposition, that tho incumbents of St. Paul, St. Mary, St. Sepulchre, All Saints', St. Thomas, Epiphany, and St. Matthew, should be a Select Committee to confer with tho trustees of tho Church of England Cemetery in Symo.jds-strest upon the ques tion of the performance of tiie service at funerals in the now cemetery at Waikomiti, with power to act in conjunction with them in the matter.

Lay PRRAcitiNG Staff.—Mr Bwington moved, "That the Right Reverend the Bishop be respectfully requested to urge the General Synod to take action for the purpose of establishing in every diocese a staff of lay preachers, to assist the clergy in mission and other work."—The motion was seconded by Mr Heywood Crispe, and supported by Mr Larkins. It was then carried.

Marriage License Fkes. — Rev. Philip Walsh moved, " That forms of receipt for marriage license fees be supplied to Mr C. S, S. George, Registrar of the diocese, and that ho be instructed to issue the same on receipt of any such fees." Archdeacon Willis seconded, but suggested the omission of the Registrar's name.—Mr Bawlingp considered tho motion an interference with tho Bishop's rights, and thereupon moved that the Synod ehould pass on to the next order of the day.—The Rev. P. Walsh at once withdrew his motion.

Invitation to Maori Clergy — Colonel Haultain moved, "That the Synod heartily sympathises with the native members of the Church in their desire to main tain their connection with the mother Church, und cordially invites tho clergy to attend the sessions of the Fynod." He said that the matter had been for a long time past in his mind, and that he had been prompted tc immediate action by the facts mentioned in the paper read by Archdeacon <"larke at the recent Church meeting. The State had been wiser than the Church in calling Maori representatives to its Councils.— The Rev. G. H. S. Walpole, in seconding the motion, thought it had bepn introduced very appropriately now (hat the native members of another Church wore engaged in shaking oil' their allegiance to it. Lay as well as clerical representatives should be invited. — The President pointed out that the native licensed clergy wero just a? much entitled to seats at the Synod as the European clergy. They had ceased at tonding, however, now that they had theii own Church Boards at which he himself presided. These Boards, were their own Synod. Many of them were averse to coming to Auckland to attend the Diocesan Synod.—Mr J. D. Jackson suggested tho omission from the resolution of the last clause, com mencing with the words "And cordially invites."—Archdeacon Clarke endorsed the President's explanation of the feeling of thr Maori clergy on the matter. He suggested that three or four Maori clergymen and lay men should be invited alternated to the Synod, so as to exhibit the unity of tho Church.- Tho Roy. R, Burrows thought that by attendance at tho Native Board meetings the members of the Diocesai' Synod would learn many valuable lessons, and especially that of keeping strictly to the matter in hand. These Native Boards got through a wonderful lot of business within a comparatively short time. —After Archdeacon Willis, the President, and Messrs White and Wells had al.=o spoken, Col. Haultain replied. He con cluded by proposing in lieu of the laffc clause of his motion, "and assures them that they will be cordially welcome at the sessions of tho Synod."—Tho motion as amended was agreed to. Melanksian Mission Trust.-Mr J. H. Upton moved, "That this Synod do con sent to the incorporation of tho Melanesian Mission Trust under the Religious, Charit able, and Educational Trust Board* Incorporation Act, 1884." —Mr VTelln teconded the motioD, and it was carried. Prevention or Cruelty to Animals.— MrLarkina moved, "That this Synod do

hereby recognise the work anrTT^ the Soc.ety for the Prevention of « Animals, and commends that « H the fostering caro of tho c W° tk V laity of the diocese" R,, ? y "»d theeffect of the Society had blf ,th« entirely abolish, within two vS? altt * cruelty to animals, within th7c'it? EeLof pounds and saleyards We 7 o y' visited.—Archdeacon Willis ; re?«!ar! v the motion, eaid that the e• !MOD|% beneficial effect in the cZ&"& Ha well as in the city. _ The m ?. ttlct«« agreed ' 3. be m°tion Hoshtisiko.—Upon Hin »»*• Larkins, thaKev. \V. Tebl ?l °n Of Mr Percy Smith, E. E cftW Clayton and the mover (coSvLri**. appointed a committee to n» *We hospitHng the members befor. it 16 for Diocesan Synod, c th« next Auditors. — Upcn M» P;,. ■ that He»r. R. P M Cla & * "?*•. F Evans be re-elected audt^ * Standing Committee, and Mr S VL. 06 waa appointed auditor f or t v »l(*«B Synod -Archdeacon Dudley paid a fe1 of praise for tho S ervice 9 rend'ed I \ k Vickers and the other auditors 3Mt

NOTICES OF MOTION Tho following notices of motion handed in :— u"aun » ere Archdeacon Willis to move "TW, |~ an instruction to the Standing Com*!** to get printed, and keep for «ffl? Dloceean Office, books suitablo fn, „ I he the offertory collections, rtc Zh^ various parishes! and dtatrictaof thed oc°ei» Mr Larkins to move, "That the mendation of the committee re Rt v ' thew's and St. Thomas's endow! adopted by the Sv nod " 6naowment be Mr F. Larkins to move, "(h Ti..i n daily reading of the Holy Scriptures in S" public schools (under a conscience Z be urgently recommended to the Lw?T turo of tho colony by thio Synod. (9 vn I until such period a» the aforesaid' 2 reading is adopts, thi- Synod doest? nestly recommend tho clerey to «L ,! tTpub^:Zok" gßibloin?trß*b Mr Lwkins to move, « That Id coup. quenco of tho near approach of theiobiW of Her Moot Gracious Majesty (W Victorias glorious reign, thin By nod T respectfully n^k tho fienwal Synod tea! sider how that happy and probable eZ may be so celebrated as to eervetlie n,«l i and colony of New Zealand!" Archdeacon Dudley to move "That th Synod do go into committee to'coneiderth» report of the committee appointed to »«» tain wl.at provision can be made for «,„' payment of a Diocesan Inspector of Sandi* schools." "'

Archdeacon Dudley to move "Thi« Synod heartily welcomes the Revs. C Bod ington and_ G.E. Maaon, tho Miseionera who at the invitation of our Bishop have cona from England to work for a time in tbu diocese, and earnestly prayß that throneh God 8 blessing on their labours the whole spiritual life of tho diooeee may be revived and deepened."

Rev. J, Farley to move, "That tie Trustees of the Diocesan General Trust Board be recommended to give a no* detailed report of the several trust lands to this Synod at the next general session—f.e, where situated, the area, the terms of lease! if let, and the annual rental received." Key. J. K. Davis to move, "Thatin the opinion of this Synod, it is desirable that the work of the diocesan branch of flu Church of England Temperance Society be revived."

The Synod adjourned at 10 5 p.tn,

PARLIAMENTARY UNION.

House of Representatives.

Tv« House met as ueuul on Monday.thoSpcaier iHon. P. A. Philips) being in tho cbair.-Tbi Premier (Eon. W. Gorrie), in atnounciig tint Parliament was about to bo prorogued by con minion, made asia cliiuiil oC thu dujidlssdone, *ua read a list of the bills aubmiitsd and Ux various stages o£ tho name ilia ignoring itSk allows the bills introduced, urn lie sagen which each haa reached ai dm of cession:—Plurality of Voub Abolition, passed; Kepreseutatiuu Act, in committee ;m ACt to Amend I lie Lay,- Kelatou to Him pneuiy, read a nrst lime; Proper!; Tax Aciß liepual Act, passed; Vulux Bonn Extension Act, ie_id a (irtt lunu; Land Tax Act, in toruiniUee; an Act tj taut Mernbeis o( the Civil Police Forco to tar cioe ibe Electoral frauemue, read t M Lime: an Act for the Better Protection of .Vli reliant beatnen, read a lirat time; Abjli [ion of Oaths and .-.Uiinoiv Ilecliratigu, thrown out at tecond reading; an Act tg Extend the Summary Jurisdiction i/f Inferior Criminal Court i, read a iirst tiDio; an AC! to Nationalise all the laudinNewZealMid,rtidj lirat time. Two 01 the Uoternor'B Court- Bioncra (Hon. W. MeUtillough, Colonial Sec retary, aud jmiv. Itavid Bruce, - Tlniani) then ear torod tho House, and the Hou. VV. McCuliougb read toe writ of prorogation eivou Mite the hand of Ino (iovemor (riir ftodeiitk WhiiuKci). Mr McOulloutjh tlieu declared Parliament prorogued to 17th Ala;, Xi The annual meetinK of metulieraof tho (Jruon louk place imu.ediateli" alter Uie proto|> uoa of the House, Mr X A, Ptilipi The Treasurer (Mr W, MeW lou«D) read the following repjtt 01 tccelpis ana expenditure: Koccipis: Balance in had at beginning of > ear, £oi) iOd lid; eachßubaciJp tionu, £3a; total, «*jl lv». itepepdlinie: "Horalo," £6; STAB, £9 HBj Alkin. £10 Us 3d; rent, £18 oi; siuton asms, £18 -it 9d ; balance lv hand, *31 ila 1U; iota!. i!ii 10s. After bonus dikcusim, the accounts were adopted, cit thu moiw of tho Key. Uavid Uruco, BecundM br Jdr K. VV. Bui tun. On tte moaoo ato McUullough the followmg rttu.u.ioni wen carried:— (i) " inai all ijrtsent luemoen of the .Union who sliau pay (be n quired BUtjaeripuoua ahull be uiombesol me House ot Keprejunmliiej to w. [2) Thut the numbi-r or Ui* meojoeni ot tt» aouae be uulimitcd. &) That all new membeta shall be proLOsoii and seconded bj ut lawfflo members of tho Houbb, anu elected by ouM « the meeting nt-xt after that at whioti tie; M" been proptsed-i black ball in 3 to eicl» (1) That the annual uubaciiptionuelll3.-AiW ot thanks to the Hnsa for reiiordng the meet ings, to tit- *', Whihiker, Iho Govtinor, lv apeaKcr, the (Jhairmnn of Uommiiterii, W membera of the Uoverrnnent waa utuuiiWiW cairied.

A Rattlesnake's Brra.-The quick venom of the rattlesnake has not killed so many peopw is the more insidious but deadly poison W™ In tho air of foul rooms. The aeration oIW blood by tho lungs becomes ImpowW.»» dmes, and tho failing health, growing ««• ness, and loss of appetite are harbingers 0 «■ proaohing death. For such cases Hop B™ ire the potent and all-powerful rjmedrMJim all fevers out of the system, punffln«»»fffi; and giving a new and happy lease « "» Notice.

THE AUCKLAND ifiVBNING STAK, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 1885

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Auctions. WM, VAILE.] IROBT. BRADLEY, TO-MORROW, At 11 o'clock. AUCTION SALE OF FURNITURE. UNDER DISTRAINT. VAILE AND DRADLEY Will sell at auction, by ordor of tho R.M. Court, at their Auction Salo Room, on above ditto, AUSTRIAN BENT CHAIRS, Extra Largo Canopy Bedstead. Iron BoUst«ads. Bprin ? Mattress.s. Palliasses. Pictures, Colonial Sofa, Loo Tablos. Work Tables. Cheat of Draw ers. Dressing Tables, Half Cabinet .--owing Machines in porfectworkmg order. Kockora, Waßhstands, Looking Glasses, Door Mats, Stret chors, Kitchon Utensils, Fancy Wool Mats and Blips, etc VAILE AND BRADLEY, Auction Merchants, Queen-street. W. S. OOOURANKI |JAS. DAOBE TO-MORROW. BRICK AND WOOD BUILDINGS, LAURIE'S PROPERTY, KARANGA HAPE ROAD. FOR REMOVAL. the "übsorlbera will sell by auotion, at their Rooms. Quoon-Btroot, on Thursday, 22nd lnst.. Immediately after tho Bale of the Freehold Property on which thoy Btand, mHE WHOLE OF THE BUILDINGS, JL NOW ERECTED ON THE PROPERTY, consisting of— LARGE DOUBLE WOOD BUILDING OF TWO STORIKS, LARGE DOUBLE BRICK BUILDING, BRICK COTTAGE. TO BE REMOVED IN FOURTEEN DAYS. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. W. 8. OOOHRANK.J [JAS. DAORB. TOMORROW. IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT. LAURIE'S ESTATE. KARANGAHAPE ROAD PROPERTY, THE VERY CENTRE OF TRADE, AND WITHOUT DOUBT THE BEST POSI TION OUT OF QUEEN-3TBEET. ALL FREEHOLD, ■WITH ALL BUILDINGS THEREON. Tho Bubsoribera will Bell by auotion, at their Rooms, Queen-street, on Thursday, Octobor W, at twelve o'clook, BY ORDER OF MR MATTHEW S. LAURIE, TRUSTEE IN LAURIE'S ESTATE, THAT MAGNIFICENT CITY FREE HOLD PROPERTY, known aB Laurie's, Bitnato in Karangahapo Road, extending from MoPherson'a corner to opposite the Foresters' Hall, and one allotment adjoining the Queen's Head Hotel, subdivided into SIX VALUABLE ALLOTMENTS, fronting Kurangahiipo Road, from 33 feet 9 inches to 10 feet each by from 115 feet to 155 feet deep, having also a frontage to right-of-way at back, communicating with Pitt-street. The only large Block of Land in tho main thoroughfare available for subdivision. It is in the very heart of business, the main outlet of all the trafflo out of Queen-street, Increasing every year. This property Is bound to rise in value year by year, and will soon rival Qnecn-stroet In its retail trade; the demand for shops Is still unaupplled, and business here is over on the in crease. Holders of property in this locality are very dlslncllnod to sell, the prospective value being Immense. Terms! One-third cash; balance on Mortgage. Lithographic Plays on application. BAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. 80. CABR.] |b. d. tones FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23, At 12 o'clock. PRIVILEGES FOR PAKURANGA HUNT CLUB RACES. B. TONKS ft CO. Aro Instructed to sell, on Friday next, at 12 o'clock, THE SOLE RIGHT FOR REFRESH MENTS THE FRUIT STALLS CARDS STABLES For the Pakuranga Hunt Club Annual Race Meeting, taking place at Ellerslio on Saturday, October 31st. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 27. By order of the Registrar of the Supreme Court of New Zealand, Northern District, at Auckland. The undersigned has been favoured with In structions to Seil at hiß Mart. Queen-street, Auckland, on Tuesday, the 27th day of Octo ber, 1885, at eleven o'clock in the forenoon, by order of the Registrar of the abovenamed Court, ALL THAT PIECE OF LAND in the Provincial District of Auckland, contain ing Two Acres, being Lots 27 and 30, of the sub division of Allotment 10, Parish of Tltirangi, together with all the rights and appurtenances thereunto belonging. This property Is nicely situated, about four miles from the olty. and comprises two acres in cultivation, and a Dwelling of nine rooms with outbuildings. For conditions of sale, plan ot t>roperty, and further particulars, apply to Mr I£. T. Dufaur, Solicitor. Quuen-Btreet, Auckland. J. R. RANDERSON. AVEDNESDAV, the 28th DAY of OCTOBER, 1885. BY ORDER OF TIIK REGI'TRAK OF THE SUPRKME COURT OF NEW ZEALAND, AT AUCKLiND, ON BEdALF OF THE MORTGAGEES. The Undersigned has been favoured with in structions to Bell by Public Auction, at their Mart, Durham street, Auckland, on Wednes day, tho 2*th day of October, 18S5, at 12 o'clock noon, by order of tho above-named Registrar, 1. TOT 133, OF SECTION J, OF A JLJ Subdivision into Lots of Allotments 19, 20,21,22,23.21,26,27,28, and part of 25, of Section S. of the Suburbs of Auckland, with the 7-roomed House thereon erected, and large workshop thereon. Also. 2. Lot 87, of same Section and Subdivision, with the 6-roomed House thereon erected ; and also. 3. LotsM6, 547, and 559 of the Subdivision of EUerslie Gardens, having a frontage to Railway-street of 38ft 2in, and 100 ft to Queen-Btreet, and on the Ellerslle Station.— Full particulars may be had and plans of tho property may be seen at the Office of Mr Samuel Jackson, Junior, Solicitor, Queen-street, Auckland. MORTON & JA6KSON, Auctioneers. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 29, NOON. VALUABLE FREEHOLD CITY PROPERTY, HOBSON STREET. TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION. By Order of the Trustees Under the Will . of the Late Mr Robert Craw. R. ARTHUR Huh been favoured with instructions from the Trustees of the Late Mr Robert Craw, to sell by publlo auotion at his Estate, Land, and House Sale Rooms, Arthur's Mart, Queen atrset, on Thursday, 29th itiat,, at 12 o'clock ' noon. THAT VALUABLE WELL-SITUATED CITY FRWEHOLD PROPERTY IN HOBBONSTREKT, being Allotment No. 17. (Subdivision of Allotments Nos. 1 and 2, and others ot Beotion 40, of tho City of Auckland." having a frontage ot 35 feet by a depth of 106-7 and 101-2, together with the well-built Brick Dwelling erected thereon. Tbii Property Is in tho best part of Hobson atreet, near to Cook-street, and surrounded by flrst-claßß Buildings. A rare opportunity for procuring a splendid business situ in this very mat-rising thoroughfare. FOB 8 A L », At LOWEST Market Rates i Rosin, Pitch, and Tar Ksrosene, Paint, and Olive Oils Champion's, Scott's, and Storer'a Genuine White Lead, In wood Munu Metal and Nails Large Stock of Canvas, various brands Wire Rope, from li inch to 4 inch Bolt Rope, Hemp, and Manilla Rope, aB sites Patent Windlass (wood), Frills, and Palii Anchors, from 16 owt. to 10 lbs, , Oh&inß, from i inch to 1 l"f-h- Colza and Fish OU. *• I. MotENZII,



TO-MORROW, At 1 o'clock. THE REMUERA YARDS. For Sale on Thursday. Ootobor 22, at 1 o'clock, DAIRY COftS, STORE CATTLE ISO Had Well fatted Cattle 800 Fat Shcop mid Lamba Fat and Store Pigs. WANTKD-A Team of Modium-slzod Working Oxen. ALFRED BUCKLAND. nOUNTRV UATTLB SALKIB Papakura—Wednesday, Octobor 28. ALFRED BUCKLAND. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 18. THE HAYMARKET. yjyfOOL gALE, FIRST FOR THIS SEASON WILL BE HELD ON WEDNESDAY 18th NOVEMBER. ALFRED BUCKLAND. TUESDAYS. THE HAYMARKET. SALE OF WOOL, SHEEPSKINS, HIDES. TALLOW, HAY, and STRAW, eaoh TUESDAY, at 12 o'olook. ALFRED BUCKLAND. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30. AT THE STOCK EXCHANGK, THAMES. AUCTION SALE Of THE FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP OF KARANUAHAKE. A FEW MINUTES' WALK FROM THE BATTERY. LEADING MINES, AND L,AMONTK'S FURNACE. HIGHLY IMPORTANT To Capitalists, Speculators, and all interested in securing Valuable Business and Rosidence Sites as a sure and safo.invoßtment. The undersigned, fivourod with Instructions from the Proprietor, Henry Smith, Esq., will submit to public compotltion. at the Stock Ex change, Thames, on above date, THIS VALUABLE TOWNSHIP, The only FREEHOLD in the Vlolnity commanding Hoalthy, Picturesque, Convenient, Magnificent Panoramio Views of the Thames Valley. Position unrivalled. Well watered, thoroughly cleared; commendt itself. Oifera an exceptional inducement to Investors and others, as such an opportunity but rarely occurs Plans are now ready, and may be had from the Auctioneer, or Alex. Saunders, Esq., Insur ance Buildings, Auckland. JAMES CRAIG, Jun., Auctioneer. DURHAM YARDS. FOR SALE, at the Durham Yards, every Tuoßday. at II o'clock, HIDES, TALLOW, WOOL, and SKINS. HUNTER AND NOLAN. JOHN SOPPET, HOUSE, LAND, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, NO. 8, QUEBN-STKKKT. AT.SO. BOLE AGENT FOB MESSRS DICKESON AND BURNETT'S CELEBRATED £ T3ARUAWAHIA PALE ALE, In Bulk and Bottle. VJIOHMOND HOUSE, JQ) PONSONBY ROAD Auckland. »V. COCHRAN, Bns., FAMILY BUTCHER. w7~ l B V s- BOOK BINDER, PAPER RULER, ACCOUNT BOOK MANUFACTURER. WYNDHAM-STRKKT. MERCHANTS' ACCOUNT BOOKS. Insuranco and Mining Register Books Specially Ruled and Bound. Mublo, Magazines, Public Libraries, and Sunday Sohool Books Well Bound. BAKERS' SPECIAL RULED DAY BOOKS, Bibles, Prayer and Hymn Books Re-bonnd. BAND AND CHOIR MUBIO BOOKS RULED. FISHER & CO., WHOLESALE, SHIPPING, AND FAMILY BUTCHERS. Established iSftl. By Speolal Appointment to His Excellency the Governor, Sir W. F. Jervois; Hia Kxoollonoy Sir James Fergusson; and H.R.H. the Duke of Edinburgh; also, Kosha Butchers to the "QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND, N.Z. Families waited on In Town or Suburbs. POULTRY of all kinds DRESSED to ORDER. Dealers In Game. Home-cured Hams and Bacon. Corned Beef In Large Quantity. Importers of Sausage Casings. The Trade Supplied. N.B.—Calves' Rennets. THE PUBLIC TRUST OFFICE OF NEW ZEALAND. Tho Public; Tnißtoo may no nominated Exeoutor under the Will of a Tostator, or Trustee under p. Marrlago or other settlement. No oharge is made npon the deposit for aafo oustody of any Will by whloh the PubUo Trustee Is appointed Exocutor. Present Trustooß. Executors, or Administra tors may, if approved, relieve themselves of future responsibility by transferring trusts to tho Pabllo Truatee. Hence, Trustees residing In England, America, and elaewhoro, holding moneys for the benefit of persons who have emigrated to New Zealand,may not only relieve themselves of responsibility, but, ua the rate of Interest obtainable in Now Zealand exoeeds the English rate, will greatly augment tho income of the beneficiaries by so doing. The State gives an absolute guarantee against loss of funds by the fraud or dishonesty of Its utflcors. The Publlo Trustee holds large sums of money for Investment on real aeourlty at current rates of Interest, Applications for advance on flrat mortgage will be received at tho various agon' oles, where all further particulars may be ob talned. R. C. HAMKRTON. Publlo Trustee. E. P. Watkis, Agent. mHB NEW ZEALAND GOVERNMENT JL LIFE INSURANCE ASSOCIATION. This Association Is the Only Officb -which possesses Govebnmrnt Security and profftrs to the public the combined advantages ot Mutual Like Assurance Lowest Premiums Inviolable state Guarantee. amount of funds. After 15 years' existonoe, tho Offloe has now Accumulated Funds exceediDg One Million Sterling. Funds In June, 1875 £109,967 Funds In June, 1880 £169,335 Funds in 1885. over £1.000,000 AnguaHnomneexeeeds .. £245 000 The Association offers the most Liberal Conditions extant. Branches in all tho principal Towns In the colony, and Agenoies at aid the Money Order Poat offloos in the colony. LOANS ON MORTGAGE. The Association is now prepared to Invest part of Its Accumulated Funds as LOANS ON MORTGAGE of Freehold Lands in the Colony at MODERATE RATES OF INTEREST, to the extent of half the value of the aeourlty offered. Applications for Loans of not leas than £350 to }c addressed to the Acting General Manager Wellington. Printed Forms of Application can be obtained at the Head Office, and af the Offices ot the District and Resident Agents. By Order. D. M. LUCKHC. Aottag Gencrel Manaf er. Head Office, Wellington, July, ISSS,



I 3. H. HAMKB.J AUCTIONEERS. [J. FLEMING J. H. HAMBR & CO. Beg to inform tho public generally that they are now in a position to receivo FURNITURE AND PRODUCE For Sale by Auction and Privately, and es pecially UNRESERVED GOODS, Whloh will be sold to best interest of clients, at Lowoßt Possible Chargea. OUTS D E SALES Aro also takon in hand on most moderate terms. CITY AND SUBURBAN PROPERTIES FOR SALE AND MANY GOOD FARMS. REGULAR FURNITURE AND PRODUCE SALE HELD KVEKY SATURDAY AFTERNOON. J. H. HAMER & CO., AUCTIONEERS AND LAND AGENTS, Kakanhauai'k Road. AB R I V ING, EX DORIC— PIANO by Mignon, Haute, Rapoldl, and Aschorborg KNOLISH HARMONIUMS, from filO CHOICE VIOLINS AND VIOLONCELLOS Ohoson especially for J.H. by an Kmiuon* English Violinist STRINGS and FITTINGS BARDLEY'S PITCH PIPES, ombraoing the whole Chromatio Scale. Invaluable to Choirmasters Tuners, &o. BOTHER HAM'S CELEBRATED LEVER WATCHES, In Gold and Silver KRHARDTSLKVKR WATCHES, with Chain and Fusee to ensure aoouracy ol Tlmo-kooplng, J, HOWDEN, Qomn-sbbiii TT-EATING'S T3O W DER. KEATING'S POWDER KEAI ING'S POWDER KEATING'S POWDER KILLS BUGS FLEAS MOTHS BEETLES. Tnia Powder is Quitk Hahmtjsss to Ani mal Life, but is unrivalled in destroying fleas, bugs, cockroaches, beetles, moths in furs, and every other siiecios of insect. Sportsman will find this invaluable for destroying lleas in their docs, us also ladies for their potdoßS. Tins Ahtiolk has Found so GheataSalic that it has temptod others to vend a so-callod articlo in imitution. Tho Public aro Cautioned that tho tins of tho geuuine powdor bear the autograph of THOMAS KUATING. KEATING'S WORM TABLETS KEATING'S WORM TABLETS KEATING'S WORM TABLETS KEATING'S WORM TABLETS A Purely Verktablk Swkktmeat, both in appearanco and taste, furnishing a most agroo able method of mlministerinK the only oor tnin romedy for INTESTINAL or THREAD WORMS. It is n perfectly safe and mild pro garation, and is especially adapted for Children. old in Tins by all Chemists and Druggists.; Proprietor: THOMAS KEATING. LONDON rTIHE DIRECT SUPPLY STORE. THB CHEAP EMPORIUM FOR ALL DESCRIPTIONS OF GOODS. Attention la particularly dlreoted to the Un equalled Variety of Artloloa (all at Lowest Prices) at the above Es tablishmont, CHEAP EARTHRNWARE of all klnds.- Platos from 2s a doz; China Plates. 3s 6d doz: Cups and Saucors, li (ioz; Jugs, in seta of 3 2u Bd; Dinner Sots, 68 piooes, 2/s. Very nice pattorns TEA SHTS CHEAP. CHEAP GLASSWARE.—TumbIers, 3a doz; Glass Dishes, 3d each aDd upwards; Sugars and Butters, from 9d, &0., &c. CHEAP BRUSHWARE.—Shoe Brushes, Is 3d tho set; Hair and Cloth Brushes, Is; Nail and Tooth Brußhes, 6d, &c., &c. CHEAP rRONMONGERY.-Fire Shovels, 6d; Box Irons, Is; all kinds Looks, 6d and up wards ; Fenders, Lamps, Trays. &o. GARDENING OUTFITS -Rakes. Hoos, Forks, Trowols, Syriuges, Watering Pots, &0., &c. Toys and Fancy Goods in endless variety. Yankee Notions and Sundries of every description. HANCHARD AND CRANWELL, 249, QUEEN-STREET (3 doors above Wellosley-etreot). TfIRANCIS'S PATENT AUTOMATIC INCUBATOR, This Incubator Inoludes all tho improvoment whioh have boon mado in Incubators up to tho present time, and is thoroughly automatical. It la complete in itaelf, and only requires a few gallons of warm water to commence operations. Whon the desired heat 1b arrived at, it is main tained automatically. Thero Is no smoll or smoke, or tho inconvenience of heating water. Tho results havo proved moat satisfactory, hatching nlnoty-sevtn per cent. Tho Machino can be seen working at the following address, or particulars can bo hud by applying to Mr Moklky, at Messrs Porter and °°'8- H. FRANCIS. The Pines. Richmond Avonue, Arch Hill. JH it OTI N 0 rf EAS ON. 18S S (JUNS.M UUNH!' (UJN6!: 0. EVfTI utUNMAfCICR, SS4. QUEEN Si'KKKT. AUCKLAND. The ndvcrri>ier h/ivlm- .1 very )-rje tftoch o( Juuh, both iiruo'-Rli-liMiUnx aid Miu.r.litluad ng, has ro-ran k':rt them at a onnstdnrßbl" *KDUOTION FOR CASH. B s. d. Slnßlo fcmrrsl Gu:ia from . _ 0 17 8 Uoublo-br.rrel Huns from .. _ 3 0 f Doublr-barrel P. 1,. Guns from _ 4 1.1 0 Slngle-harro! B.L. Guns from _ 6 0 0 Curtis nr.d Harvey's liwt Quality Uinninnii drain Gunpowder., la Ikl pet lb. FFF Uunpowdor 3i> IW „ Shot On fljd ~ Cartrldgo Cases, 12 ruhro, (w. Bs and la per lOC. ffiVKitv Otijkh Kini> op- Hhootino Material KgUALLX (JHKAP. BLKY'B CENTRAL FIHE CARTRIDGES, 12 guano, loaded with tho New B.C. Powder. 3UNWORK OF KVEEY DESCRIPTION OONK PROMPTLY and KVgV -l iCNTLY. IMPORTER OK PAIN'S CKLKiiKATKD FIRKWORKS. D. EVITT, OUNMAKKR AND IMPORTER, 254 — QniiN-sra««i, Auoklahd, — 154 Whsltnle and RatalL «i3°Srhd iro- ~ IHM. FE NT 0 N & 0 0., FAMILY. AND SHIPPING BUTCHERS, 0M» "OBSKRVJBB" OJTIOB, VIOTORIA-BTRBST WEST (aezt to TsmM Royal), Fumllltß In Town and Bubqroo Waltarton for Urdoro. Oorued BMI and fork BapbUfd la Urge Qua»UMei. Hums. Baoon, And PMtar TP B A 0 O C X, • OPTICIAN, MATHEMATICAL AND NAUTIOAi INSTRUMENT MAKER. Shortland-btbekt. ALWAYS IN STOCK- Speotacles and Eye-glasses of every kind) at aoonrate fit guaranteed Opera Glasses of superior quality Telescopes, Binocular Field Glasses, and Micro scopes ; powerful and oheap Theodolites, Mining Compasses, Abney Levels Drainage Levels, Prismatic Compasses Drawing Instruments, Scales, Parallel Rule™ Ships' Logs, Sextants, Compasses, Blnnaolea Barometers. Thermometers, Hydrometers Electric Bells, Batteries, and Fittings Magnetic and Galvanic Medion! Maohlneß Magio Lanterns and Slides, Hand Magnifier* Stereoscopes and Slides, Graphosoopea Steam Guagos and Tubing, Sallnometeri Amateur Photographio Cameras i Just Received— Self-registering Aneroid Barometer* Also Anerolda for Lobbies, wlti hanasomsly oarvrf framoi • _____ insinLiusHEa or ivkbst kind ivinii,



POTATOES. POTATOES. .I* %^J^^w# *)) rUiAlUJbib. fyfo are, now offering Prime. Samples of 'Wcuikato Srown SPotaAots at £3 70s, per ton. North New Zealand Farmer's Co-operative Association, Ld, CUSTOMS - STREET, AUCKLAND. THE WONDERFUL Latest Improvements. Valuable Appliances. Ten Years' Guarantee. Patent Automatic Winder. Patent Drop-Boilers Oril/SMO Patent Loose-Winding-Wbeel. Patent Thread Releaser. Wer uL If 111 U tneim Maohlnes kept In Repairs for three years FREE OP CHARGE. Illustrated Catalogues and Samples of Work fre* from— M AP.H JHFS THE WEB' ralß'»[ SEWING MACHINE AGENCY. mnuuuaa-u j RRALE, 1.70- QUBKNSTRBKT> AuoKtAND CASH "V EKJ3 TT S CRBX> IT« NEW ZEALAND TWEED COMPANY, TAILORS, Shortland-btbket, Auckland. PATTERNS siNT~POST FREE, 7o 6d extra for PSgot or Morning Coat Postaeo: Coat, 2s; Trnusars, li; Ve»t Bd; to «nr part ~»k of New Zonland / % NSW 00088 FOB BFEIKO X Of SHOWING. J.. -ffl^ ■*■" orders by post must be prepaid. lujitßr^ 1 Mtaiuremeat for Co«t— y ?J*— * i __^ '(0 ?> From ""* 'crun t0 /S32§Kfflj|l?& i jf /I »"*J\ 3t04t0 5. From team at I l\ \la f^ X j... iiij | -~——£M back to elbow, and on to I II I |a II \p^&***^ Round cheat undtr coat J I I I |jl /Vy /'J From back of neck to n- I II I Hia 1 Hound cheat under coat I Ms! 1 I.; From batk of neck to re- j Mr I ||| f\ I qulrtd opening and then I A^jf I \ V I Httaromest for Tr»n»er§— \ I' ' I V^ I Whether pocktti to 6« tide \ | 1 I H / I T(o 5, from (op of trouiers 1 | JI §1 I 6 to 7, Inside lea team I If I 1, Round Waiat I I /Jr V_v If qE^Sh!^' - 5, Round Bottom of Boot . yg^i^' M""i QUALITY No. 1. QUALITY No. 2. QUALITY No. 3. QUALITY No. 4. SUIT SUIT. Bl'IT. SUIT. £3 no £3 IBs. £4 4s. £4 lOs. TROUSERS 4 VEST TROUSERS & VEST, TROUSERS & VEST, TEOUSEKS t VEST, i2l 7^ £1 13s. £1 17s. 6<l. £2. TROUSERS, TROUSERS, TROUSERS, TROUSERS, l(js. 20s. 235. Od. 265. ————— Dcst Sudiilo Cloth. QUALITY No. 1. PEST QUALITY No. 2. SUPERFINE PLAVK CLOTH. FOX'S No. 1 SERQE. COVT I'OAT. COAT. COAT, £2 4b £2 17«. £2 Bs. £2 6s. TROUSERS TROUSERS, TEOUSERS, TROUSERS, oi s 28s SOs. 208. rzii vest, vest, vest, IBs. IBs. IBs. 14s. Black or Blue Diagonal Cloth. Black or Blue Diagonal Cloth. AT WHOLESALE PRICES FOR CASH ONLY AT WHOLESALE PRICES. SMITH & CAUG-HEY, i:m::fo:&t:e3:r>s . > SCL. (~i HAVE pleasure in announcing the arrival, ex s.s. Doric and . Oil \J. Kaikoura, and ship Braemar, of the first portion of their NEW SPRING AND SUMMER STOCK personally selected, as we have previously intimated, by our Mr. Caughey during the prolonged depression existing in the British and Continental Manufacturinp Districts. Mr. Caughey draws special attention to the fact that (besides securing at the end of the season some wonderful bargains in job lines in Novelties and Plain Goods in various Departments, some of which are now on sale, with others to open in a few days) his visit Home has resulted in our being placed in a position to purchase in most cases direct from the leading manufacturers on the same terms as the most extensive colonial importer. One important result of this will be that our Customers may now expect to SAVE AT LEAST THE WAREHOUSE PROFIT, while we are enabled to sell FOE CASH AT BONA FIDE WHOLESALE PEICES. We confidently assert that when the public compare the New Goods and present prices with those hitherto paid to ourselves and etoewhere, they will find the above statement fully borne out. The Goods already to hand comprise a choice variety of Novelties in all Departments. DREBS DEPARTMENT. New Dress Fabrics in the Canvass and Cameline Cloths in beautiful effects; Stripes and Checks, with plain goods to match. Zephyrs, Crepe Foules, Chevrons, Tricotine, Nun's Cloths, Beiges, Soudan Frise, Coloured Cashmeres, Prints and Washing Fabrics in bewildering variety. MOURNING. Our well-known values in Black French Cashmeres and Merinos have been far excelled by the New Goods to hand from a leading French Manufacturer of Black Goods, and are dyed a special shade of Blue-Black with the best indigo dye, which gives them a rich bloom and permanent colour. One line of Black French Merinos, 44 inches wide, at as. 6d. per yard, will be pronounced surprising value. MILLINERY. In Straw Goods we have been fortunate to secure z full assortment of the popular Home Fashions, including the "Princess Beatrice," "Sunbeam," "Mysotis," "Lady Churchill," "Chic," and other shapes. By next direct steamer we will receive an addition to this Department in an assortment of Handsomely Trimmed Millinery and other Novelties. LACES, RIBBONS, In all the newest designs; EMBROIDERIES in all colours ; HOSIERY in immense variety and extraordinary value. Ladies are at all times invited lo inspect our New Goods without being pressed to purchase. CLOTHING DEPARTMENT. ■ ■ »*v In this Department special care has been taken to JhviDm exclude anything we cannot recommend for durability, NL3^y/^ Our celebrated "LION BRAND" Geelong Clothing can (^^W\ only be procured in Auckland at our Establishment, and "' as we are supplied direct from the Melbourne Manufactory fd^K J in this brand, we are selling this wear-resisting Clothing less CJX\ the wholesale profit as follows :— cil MEN'S TROUSERS, 15s. 6d, ( Made up in neat patterns from pure TROUSERS and VEST, 2 is. 6d. Tweed, perfect fitting, MEN'S SUITS, 525. 6d. 1 and guaranteed to wear. BOYS' CLOTHING in all sizes and qualities. GENTS' MERCERY in great variety. ■ For Working .Men our "Lion Brand" Mole at 7s. 1 id., with patent indestructible Button, is specially <f J value. fO-M WHOLESALE FRIG* FOR CASH ONLY. SMITH & OATTGrHEY, WHOLESALE & RETAIL FAMILY DRAPERS, QUEEN STREET AND NEWMARKET.



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