ONEHUNGA RACING CLUB SPRING MEETING.

The Spring Mooting of the Onohunga Rac ing Club on Saturday passed off without a hitch, and all of the events wcro well con tested. It is estimated thnt the attendance was the largest yet seen on the course, and among those present were the male members of the Rarotongan Embassy, The intervals between tho races woro relieved by the Onehunga brass band, who played a number of selections. The following are the results of tho different ovonts : — NOVEL RACK, 20sovs.; distance, 1 mile. Entrance, £1. Mr Williamson's b m Countess, aged (Miller) 1 Mr J. koid's eh g Bon Jour, aged (G. Laing) 2 Mr \V. Dixon's Over tho Hills, aged (Durston) ... 3 Billy (lato No Name), aged, McMinnimin also ran. Won easily. Totalisator dividend, C 2 i. (10s tickets), PONY IlACif, 10-Ovs.; distance, once round the course; catch weight). Kor ponies 14 hands and undor. Mr 1), Harford's br m Littlo Noll ... 1 Mr J. Hand's r in Makiri 2 Mr F. Burns's b m Ruby ... ... ... 3 Fly, Sandfly, and Little Mary also ran. Won by two lengths. Totalisator dividend, £1 (10.. tickets). MAIDEN PLATE, 25sovs; distance, 1} mlleß. For horses that have not won nn advert! i d race ot tho value of 20jovs. Weight for age. Mr J. Balmain's b g Comet, by Aerolite, Gyrs, 9st lib (Burns) 1 Colonel Fraser's bgKaiwaka(lateSmike), aged, 9st lib (Wattie) 2 Mr A. Huckstep's b g Traveller, 4yrs, Sst 111b (McClusky) 3 Jo (Hadfield), Barney (Hodson), Lazarus (Heaton). Disappointment (Dawson), Blar ney (Miller), Rosewood (T. Taylor), Luna (Hollywood], Enfield (Geo. Williams), Shot ovor (G. Laing), and Rowenn (T. Brimmer), plso ran. Won by a length. Totalistor dividond, £13 19s (£1 tickots). ONKHUXGA SPRING HANDICAP, lOOsovs; distance 1. miles. Mr D, Iwohill'a br m Cinderolla, by Jav'lin, 4yrs, Gst (Kidd) 1 Messrs Lyons and Blaikio's b m Nannie, aged, Gst Gib (Mcllroy) 2 Mr W. R ibertson's blk h Kalo, aged, 7st lib (Geo. Williams) ... 3 Myetory, 7st 91b (Durston), Sir Bedivere, 7st 41b (G. Laing), and Victory, Gst 101b (Pearson), also ran. This was a well contested race throughout, and after a good strugglo in the straight, Cinderella suc ceeded in beating Nannie by a length, Kalo a moderate third. Mystery failed to show prominently at any part of the raco. Time, 2min 4 uisec. Totalisator dividend, £3 8s (£1 tickets). HANDICAP HURDLE RACK, of ICaovs; over 8 flights of hurdles, 3ft Cm high. Ulßtanco, 2 miles. Mr J. Lonnard's eh g Shotover, by Dead Shot, aged, lOst (Bue) 1 Mr W. K. Carter's bg Alaric, agod, lOst 121b (Goldsmith) 2 Mr T. Clarke's gg Falso Alarm, syi-a, 9st (Fergus) 3 Pipi, aged, 9et 71b (Durston); Jo, aged, 9st 51b (Hadfield); Actress, aged, 9st (Frewin); also ran. Shotovor was the favourite. Won by a neck. Totalisator dividend, £2 Bs. SUBURBAN HANDICAP, Wsovs; 1 mile. Mr D. Twohill's br m Cinderella, by Jav'lin, 4yrs, Gst 111b, including 71b penalty (Kidd) 1 Mr W. Robertson's blk li Kalo, aged, 7st 61b (G. Williams) 2 Mr J. Gallagher's br h Revolvor, 4yrs, 7st 41b (Durston) 3 Rewi, aged, 7stl2lb (Pearson), Mystery, ftyrs, 7st 91b ((!. Laing), Little Wonder, aged, Ga.t t (Litt), also ran. Won by a clear longth. Totalisator dividend, £4 log (£1 tickets). PLYING HANDICAP, 25sovs ; dißtanoo, 3 mile. Nomination, 10a ; acceptance, £1. Mr R. Peck's br g Sir Bodivero, by Al bany—Tres Douce, 7st 71b ((J. Laing) 1 Mr j, Allwell's eh g Victory, syrs, Tst 41b 2 Mr W. Howard's b g Rosewood, 4yrs, Gst '3 Capella (7st 21b) also ran, Won by a neck. Totalisator dividend, £4 Ss (£1 tickots).

NEWTON CONGREGATIONAL SUNDAY SCHOOL.

Yesterday tho twenty-first anniversary of the Newton Congregational Sunday School was celebrated with the usual services. In tho morning the Rev, W, J, L, Closs preached an excellent sermon from Matthew, 18th chapter, Ist to Gth versos inclusive; and in the evoning the Rev. T. Adams preached from tho First Book of Kings, 18th chapter and 12th verse. An address to parents and children was delivered in the afternoon by tho Rev. C. Worboys, who took his text from Ist Samuel, 2nd chapter, and IStb to 21st verses. On each occasion the buildiDg was crowded, seats having to be placed up tho aisles. In the ovening, every inch of available spaco from which a viow of the children could bo obtained was occupied. Tho visitors then crowded into the gallery at the rear of tho schoolroom, while others were accommodated with Bible boxes set on the platform, all the forms and chairs in the building boing filled. Evejl then people were standing in tho portico and outsido, while numbers went away unable to got insido. So tightly were tho con gregation packed together that they continued sitting through tho hymns. As usual with this school, tho singing of tho children was hearty and in good time, reflecting great credit on their teacher, Mr Enoch Wood, who officiated at the harmonium, and was assisted by eight instrumentalists Tho children presented a striking appearance, being arrangod upon gallories specially erected at either side of the . platform. On Saturday afternoon and evening several of the young ladies decorated the school-room with lilies and overgreens, which added materially to tho effect yesterday. One thing ia evident, that the school requires larger accommodation, a fact which is now forcing itself upon tho minds of the teachers. Theofi ertories yesterday amounted to £41 2s. On Tuesday evening the usual tea and public mooting will be held.

CORRESPONDENCE

Social Purity-Signs of the Ago.

(To tho Editor.)

Sin,—lt is thodesiroofsomo that othor rove-

lations should he made in connection with tho above problem than those which have as yet been mado in the newspapers. The

"Pall Mall Gazotto" and others have simply given a baro description of a social parasito w-hich in the present age has taken a rather startling form. Certain institutions under various names have been formed to carry on operations for the extermination of

tho para-dte. All descriptions of this para site have been of one order, viz., the sensa tional order known as piling on the agony, and all operations for its extermination have been of ono order, viz, the cut hack-smash-and-crush mode of operations. In every case attontion has been directed to reform a solitary and isolated evil by out ward show and force, while leaving the in ward and predisposing cause alone, Too much attontion, surprise, and w«nj doiment have been expended on the fully-developed parasite, and not enough attention ftiven to its propagation, different phases and growth. People want their appetite for the sensational tickled, and newspapers and parsons are of course not behind in doing a stroke of honest busi neso. But until people individually are willing to give serious consideration to their own moral condition, that which is now being called " the social evil " will flourish in some excessive form or other, no matter what tilts may be made at it in the papers or from the platforms of White Cross Unions ; and the more deter mined individual people uro not to give consideration to their own moral condition, so much the more aggravated will bo the form in which tho " soci.il evil " will make its appearance. Tho "social evil" will never entiroly leave the earth, but as soon as tho genoralityof people begin to be moro will ing to receivo instruction individually, the "social evil" will not reach such horrible development, and the extent of its ravages will be less. Most of those who aro now in the positions which should be held by those who could give moral instruction to the pooplo are men who have yet to learn the A B 0 of morality and religion.—for instance, such monstrosities as tho Rev. De Witt Talmage and nearly the whole of the teachers in the Salvation Army. But as soon as it become mora ge _aral for people individually to desire instruction, teachers will be found worthy of tho office The age that will not hear and sco must feel. Individuals who will not hear and see must feel.—l am, etc, A "New Church" Man,

England in Egypt.

(To tho Editor.) Sm,-In your leading ~.. yon say, alludin e toM 8 >«t »., vocaoy of the wifho^ ft*Ss Bntain/'butthoAneirT fr?m Ct-' tion tho policy of aban?l„ 8- aelit«*K ■ control when Zlll t?Btheß&■ wards tho fulfil m enr o »W^?; You are quite correct n ? tcdic't; Israel tea are satisfied 4 *«> C; Gladstone may desire in t£- *h«ever will never -AWft^ftS the Abraliamic Covenantfrj.• .As<! as her right the llJrWcanchk given as an 6 1,„7 that 7 toAbralnm. "IntKft M made a covenant with 7J& I Unto thy seed have I rfLf $»*■»S tho River of Egy Dtu „ffu hlßlMfi the River Euph^'^^'ft is of course, the Kile, «Jdfk erofO scquently is one o \T H « Britan's coming dominion in » ia i a matter, of fact neither Ah. iast- 4 nor any of his descendants ev^ h^ possession of the full 3 JetS given to them, thatie, within a° f,the'n mentioned above. C£fe<C hams seed should lt££P*K and possess the land „W "\ Wc «Py was made 3,800 yearsß 11 to <^ only now that the promi«eL!,g0 th >'h fulfilled. Now, forK Cf-^'bi ham s seed (tho British) is in „ l me' % tho land. From the Anl I s T tio» f viow, Britain will new. , rael Point d her hold of it. OntheconSv^ it is the initial step towards thlW*« cupation of Syria and Asia M-Bmbh«c other words,/he return &sreteMi» land. — \ ours, ftc , t0»» o*. Oct. 20,1885. Al"!M-lsm_i,

An "Old-Fashioned Book."

(To the Editor,) Sir,—lt is not often I wander,. , dreary reeioncalled theDi 008 ls lf^ thUmorningmyeyefelloSTofei'' eon Crusoe," and with talumSJol» the name kindled the fires of mB'BIB and sent memory flying back to 5 y ?"■> my boyhood, when 4r aL , edll,°l reading a description of the hS¥* celebrated prelate, trenchant S' withal, a bishop of the Anglb (W I cannot give the exact W^ft will run out the pith of tW" mony. "Tho Psalms," 4?*f Horn, '-although written7,,^ lnr occasions, were none the lessK*. for general use, and although g & services to the Israelites unde k?r U yet are no loss adapted tothecir.nZ ' of Christians under the Gospel n^' 06 municate truths which philo_„n'l yC0?; never investigate in a rtR&K could never equal, while history iS the vehicle of prophecy, and ffiS all her charms to paint the EH redemption They are calculated SJ profit and to please; they ln Ct to derstandmg, elevate the.affection, 2 tain tho imagination, Indited !,f the influcnce%f Him to^Cd hearts are known, dl"^ftj known and from whom no secret fa bid, they suit .mankind in ifl.dtaJJJ (especially the young), grat6 f ul "J manna which descended from Heaven 2 conformed itself to every palate w. know that the fairest productions of E wit after a few perusals, like pfi flowers, wither m our hands and JUtfi fragrance and beauty; but these unfadi.. plants of Paradise become, as we are.. customed to them more and yet m beautiful. Their bloom is daily heishtensl fresh odours aro emitted, and.new sweet extracted ; thus he who tastes their ess. lence once desires to taßte again, and i, who tastes them oftonest relishes then beat." Now, a8 all the rare gems are not found in one casket, neither are allthebripki est stars located in one constellation, ij 1 presume what has been written ot tt« Psalms might also be affirmed concerning many of the other books of the Bible, aid this being .o, it appears strange that t_e resolution of Mr Larkins oh Wednesday night met with so ignominious a fate, a_i more remarkable still that the newly-mala Bishop of Brisbane should have stated till he would prefer that a chapter from "Robin son Crusoe " should be read in the Ecbmli rather than the Bible in that way. ffhSi I am quite willing to admit the different that exists betwixt teachingandre.di.jjjs! on the other hand I would boldly affim(|| that it is better even to read the Bibleito not have read it. (2) It is better toian the Bible read without note or corneal than not to have it read. (3) It it bete that the Bible should be read in a perfm: tory, and even an irreverent manner, ii not to have it read, at all; and ollthista tho following very simple rea_ons:-IW upon memory as the human storehouse. This chamber will be filled either wit-goal or bad, possibly with, an admi-tooi: both, and thus many years after, eves ia the careless and irreverent'reading of th best book, an individual may be ore. taken by calamity, plunged into difficulty or racked by excruciating: suffering, It is then the imagination taps tho_tiin;oi memory, and the passage long prerioiflj read in the school rices up, stands out, aid literally becomes—beneath the agency af the Divine Being— spirit and lite. lootlti words, the man in bis trouble or sUMoa, finds the key, and is thus prepared to m lock the storehouse, and is able to find thi "pearl of great price" which ha unfit tingly—nay, possibly irreverently-phcd therein the days of his boyhood, Scientists tell us that insensibly we import into our physical constitution the germs of dtoise, and thus, I apprehend, we msy uncon sciously, and at the time, in tho manner I havo descaibed, import into our being tbi germ of spiritual life, 1, therefore, whilst an ardeit admirer of "Robiw Crusoe " (and another book, " Smiles's Sell- Help," which ought to be in the possesaoa of every boy in New Zealand), think then is a better book than either of the above, v this book contains elementary principle"* truth and religion for tho child, ealataiy counsel for the young, wise instructions lor the mature, homely communications too. illiterate, profound truths for tho tart and heavenly knowledge for all. Certain? it ought not, under any plea pr P* J1 whatever, to be thrust out of the school. at least, such is the Gospel according «r- John Abbott. „ . ' *. St, George's Bay; Parnoll, Octobers 18S5.

Prl-'ed and WW* %_%£s&£& strrote. In tho fro 1""

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAK, MONDAY, OCTOBER 26, 1881.



Anctlons. TO-MORROW, NOON. CRETONNE SUITE, DUCHESS SUITE, PIANO, AND ORGAN. REMOVED TO MART FOR CONVENIENCE OF SALE. R. ARTHUR Has received instructions from Mr Dunne (who Is leaving for England) and othors to sell by auotion,at hla Mart, Queen atr.ot, on Tuesday noxt, at 12 o'clock noon, CRETONNE SUITE (9 pieces) Duchons Suite, Fender and Irons, Loo nnd Funcy Tables, Piano, American Organ, Brussels and Tapeatry Carpets, Sideboard. Mottle Kauri Bookcases, Dining Table, Victoria Suite, Chest Drawers, Cheflbnier, Iron and Wood Bedsteads. Spring. Hair, and Flax Mattresses. Feather lied and Pillows, Mirrors, Toiletware, Withstands and Tnbleß, Loo and Oval Tables, Orockory ware, Cutlory, Platedware, Vases, Rugs, Sheets, Blankota, Quilts, etc, Also, Bloycles, Trlcyolo, Clothes, Boots, etc. WEDNESDAY"" 12 o'Clook. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, PIANO, SUITE, &o. 2 CALVES, POULTRY, &o. GRAFTON ROAD, ABOVE THE BOW LING GREEN. R. ARTHUR Has recolvcd instructions from Mr J. Bronnan, who ia giving up housekeeping, to sell by auction, at his residence, Grafton Road (jUBt above the Bowling Oreon), on Wednesday next, the 28th inst., at 12 o'clock noon, HIS HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, &c„ consisting of— Piano, Brocaded Velvet Suite, Horso-hnir Suite, Mirror, Carpots, Tables, Hall Stand, Linoleum. Single and Doublo Iron Bed steads, Wardrobe, Cheffonlor, Cheats Drawers, Cupboards. Fenders, Chairs. Wa.hßtand and Ware, I.r.Bsing Tahlea, Looking Glasses. Pictures, Boilers, Kitchen Utensils, &v., &c. 2 Calves, and lot Poultry. On view Tuesday, and morning of sale. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 29, NOON. VALUABLE FREEHOLD CITY PROPERTY, HOBSON STREET. TO BE SOLD~BY AUCTION. By Order of tho Trusteos Undor tho Will of the Lato Mr Robert Craw, R. ARTHUR Has been favoured with instructions from the Truateoß of the Late Mr Robert Craw, to 801 l by publio auction at his Estate, Land, and House Sale ROOlll3, Arthur's Mart, Queen- Btreot, on Thursday, 29th inst., at 12 o'clock noon, THAT VALUABLE WELL-SITUATED CITY FRKEHOLD PROPERTY IN HOBSON-STREET, being Allotmont No. 17. Subdivision of Allotments Noa. 1 and 2, and others of Section 10, of tho City of Auckland, having a frontago of 35 feet by a dopth of 108-7 and 101-2, together with the woll-built Brick Dwelling erected thereon. This Property Is in tho best part of Hobson- Btroot, near to Cook-street, and surroundod by first-class Buildings. A rare opportunity for procuring a splendid business site in this vory fast-rising thoroughfare, WEDNESDAY, the 28th DAY of OCTOBER, 1885. BY ORDER OF THK REGISTRAR OF THE SUPREME COURT OF NEW ZKALAND, AT AUCKLAND, ON BK_iALF Off THE MORTGAGEES. The Undersigned have been favoured with In structions to Bell by Publio Auction, at their Mart. Durham atroot, Auckland, on Wednes day, tho 21th day of October, 18S5, at 12 o'clock noon, by ordor of the above-namod Registrar, AT KINGBLAND, t X OT 87, OF SECTION 1, OF A ______ Subdivision into Lots of Allotments 19, 20, 21, 22, 23.21,26,27,28, and part of 25, of Section 6. of lie Suburbs of Auckland with the 7-roonied House thereon erected, and largo workshop thereon. Also, 2. Lot 133, of same Section and Subdivision, With the 6-roomed House thereon erected. And also, AT ELLERSLIE, 9. Lota 546, 517, and 559 of the Subdivision of EUerslie Gardens, having a frontage to Railway street of 38ft 2in, and 100 ft to Queen Btreot, and on the Ellerallo Station. Full particulars may be had and plans of tho property may be seen at the Office ot Mr Samuel Jackson, Junior, Solicitor, Queon-streot, Auckland. MORTON & JA6KSON, Auctioneers. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30, At 2 o'Clock. AT THE STOCK EXCHANGE, THAMES, j AUCTION SALE OP THE FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP OF KARANGAHAKE. A FEW MINUTES' WALK FROM THE BATTERY. LEADING MINES. AND LAMONTE'S FURNACE. HIGHLY IMPORTANT To Capitalists, Speculators, and all interested In scouring Valuable Businoss and Residence Sites as a sure and sate.investment. he undersigned, favoured with Instructions from the Proprietor, Honry Smith, Esq., will submit to publio competition, at the Stook Kx chango, Thames, on above date, THIS VALUABLE TOWNSHIP, The only FREEHOLD In the Vicinity commanding Healthy, Picturesque, Convenient. Magnificent Panoramio Views of the Thames Valley. Position unrlvallod. Well watered, thoroughly cleared ; commends itself. Offers an exceptional inducement to Investors and others, as such an opportunity but rarely occurs Plane are now ready, and may be had from the Auctioneer, or Alex. Saunders, Esq., Insur ance Buildings, Auckland. JAMES CRAIG, Jon., j Auctioneer. SAMUEL VAILE] [JOHN DOUGLAS THURSDAY, OCTOBER 29, AT TWO IN THE AFTERNOON. AT TWO O'CLOCK SHARP. AT TWO P.M. PRECIBELY. VALUABLE FREEHOLD PROPERTIES. VAILE AND DOUGLAS Will soil by Auction, at their LAND SALE ROOMS, Shortland-street, Without Reserve, VALUABLE FARM of 391 acres, situ ated in Scotchman's Valley, near Cam bridge, and being part of Tahuroa No. 1, Fuke moremore. Waikato. This Property is fenced on two sides, in four or five subdivisions, 80 to 100 aoreahave been put into grass, 12 acres bush, 20 acres swamp, remainder fern. Houbo of Aye rooms, and shed for 20 cows. Six milea from Tamahero btation. Also, at the same Time and Place, SUBURBAN FARM, containing 19 acres 1 rood 11 poles, and being Lot 24 of subdivision of Allotment 70, PARISH OF TIHRANGI. The whole ia fenced and planted all round with a doublo row of shelter troea of various kinds, 400 in all; 4to 5 acres in graaa, 1 acre orchard, re mainder ploughed, and the greater portion tile drained. Workman's House, &C..&C, Situated within the five-mile radius, and commanding beautiful views both of the Auckland and Manukau waters. This properly is rapidly be coming valuable as Residence Sites. Allotment 12. Parish of WAIUKU WEST containing 186a lr Up. Allotment 216, PUKETUA, containing 78 acres, South-west portion of Allotment, 87, Pariah of OKAHU, County of Marsden, containing 40 acres. NORFOLK-BTREET, PONSONBY—A Now House of six rooms, vorandah, etc., together with Allotment, 33 x 100. NORFOLK-STREET —Pretty Houso of four rooms, with store-room, back and front voran dah, etc., together with Allotment, 33 x ICO. Also the following Allotments :— Lot 11, Bubdlvlßion of Lot 0, subdivision of 7 and 8, Section 10, Suburbß, Bltuated at the Corner of Mount Roskill Road and Kwington Avenue and having a. frontage of 40ft. to Mount Rpsklll Road, by a depth of about 110 ft. Terms: fitt cash,, £25 in six months, balance at 8 per cent for two years. Lots 1, 2.3, ROSEBANK ROAD. Lots 1,2,3, ROSKBANK ROAD. HIGH- 48TlS. 0f ROSEBANK ROAD and Lots 6, 7, 8,29, 30, and 31, HIGH-STREET. ROIKBA 5K OROAD. Vißion °f Lotß* 10' *»* " Lots 7, 8. 9, 10, 11 of Bame subdivision, VIC TOBIA BOAD. The above allotments are all subdivisions o portions of the Rosebank Estate, Avon3ale. Lots 19 and 20, W YN YARD ROAD, Woodville Lots 21 and 22, CROMWELL-STREET, Bel wood. Terms: Quarter cash, balance can remain o jnortgage at seven por cent. SPECIAL ATTENTION is drawn to the tim »t this Sale, namely TWO P.M. thSt&g4o ««*rta. may be had frot VAILE AND DOUGLAS, Shortland-street,



THURSDAY, OCTOBER 29, At 1 o'clock. THE REMUERA YARDS. For sale on Thursday, Octobor 2!), nt ono o'clock, DAIRY COWS, STORE CATTLE ISO Head Woll-fatted Cattle 1000 Fat Sheep and Lambs Fat and Storo Pigs. ALFRED BUCKLAND, riOUNTRY CATTLE BALES. Papakura—Wednesday, Octobor 28. ALFRED BUCKLAND. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 11, At Noon, IMPORTANT SALE OF SURPLUS FARM STOCK. Tho undersigned has recoivod Instructions from David Nathan, Esq.. to soli at Whitford Park, near Howiok, on Wodnceday, November 11, commencing at noon, THE FOLLOWING VALUABLE STOCK :- HORSES: 2 Draught Mares, in foal to Never Mind Him 3 Barron Farm Maroa 5 Colta or Fillies, 2 or 3 years, by Roseberry or Nevor Mind Him 5 Yearlings by Roseborry or N<iver Mind Him A Thoroughbred Mare by Panic, In foal to Loonidas A Thoroughbred Maro by Patriarch, with foal at foot to Leonldas, a _ grand a hunter as was over backed A Thoroughbred Maro by Panic not in foal Yourling Filly by Leonidas CATTLE: 100 Steers, from 2 to 1 sears old 10 Cows and Heifers SHEEP: 300 Longwoollod Ewos 100 Four-tooihed Loncwoolled Ewes 100 Two and four-toothed Wethers 10 Half-bred Southdown and Leiccator Ram Hoggots 0 Lcicoßtor Rams. ALFRED BUCKLAND. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 18. THE H A V M A R X E T, X\T O O L Q A L E, 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, each TUESDAY, at 12 o'clock. ALFRED BUCKLAND. W. S, OOOHRANB.] [jAS, DAOBB. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 27. 200 BOOKS, DRAPERY, TENNIS SETS, THEODOLITE, STAND, AND CASE, FANCY GOODS. The subscribers will sell by auction, at their Rooms. Queon-atreet, on Tuesday, Octobor 27, at 11 o'clock, FANCY GOODS, Consisting of Clocks, Pictures, Basra, Cutlery, Plntedwarc, Butter Coolers, Hassocks, Mirrors, Desks, Fry pans, Drapery, Hats Cotton, Tweed, Dress Stuff, Buttonß, Frilling, 200 Vols. Books, Tennis Set. Also, at 12 o'clock, Theodolite, Stand, and Caao, complete, In thorough adjustment. A really good In strument. SAMUEL COCHRANE k SON, Auctioneers. R, O. CAKB] [B. D. TONKS FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30, At 12 o'clock. AUCKLAND AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL ASSOCIATION. PRIVILEGES FOR ANNUAL SHOW. B. TONKS & CO, Are instructed to Soli, on Friday next, atTwelvo o'clock, THE PUBLICANS' BOOTHS, FRUIT STALLS, ftc.. &0.. &o. For the ANNUAL SHOW which takes placo at ELLKRSLIE on NOVEMBER 7 and 9. B. C. CARB] [B. D. TONKS FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30, At 12 o'clock. AUCKLAND RACING CLUB. PRIVILEGES FOR SPRING RACE MEETING. B. TONKS & CO. Are instructed to Soil, on Friday next, at Twelve o'clock, THE PUBLICANS' BOOTHS, CARDS, ' FRUIT STALLS, STABLING, For tho Auokland Racing Club's SPRING MEETING, which takes placo at KLLERSLIE on NOVEMBER 10. B, 0, OABB. | [ B , d, TONKS WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 9, At 11 o'clock, IMPORTANT SALE OF FREEHOLD PROPERTIES. DESIRABLE SHEEP AND CATTLE RUN WITHIN EASY DISTANCE OF AUCKLAND MARKET, B. TONKS & CO. Have received instructions to sell, on Wednes day, December 9, at elevon o'clook, THE PROPERTY KNOWN AS THE SOUTH HEAD RUN, containing 9,901 acres, of which about 8,500 aro securely t onced Bltuate about 20 miles from the Helensvillo Railway Station, and within three days' eaay drive with cattle from Auckland. This property is well watered, naturally fertile, and has been considerably improved by laying down per manent pasture. There are two homesteads, besides workmen's cottages, erected on different partß of the property, which, if not sold in one lot, will be offered as follows :— Lot 1 contains 1,119 acres, adjoins the property of Judge Fenton, ia unfenced, and bounded on the west by the Lake. Lot a contains 3,170 acres, fenced and sub divided ; a portion in English grass and clover, with a comfortable homestead and small orchard; two large freeh-wator lakes near the homestead, and included within the fencing is a block of 3,140 acres Govern ment land, rented for a term of 21 years at £5 per annum. Lot 3 contains 3,076 acres, fenced and divided into 5 paddocks; portions have been surface sown, other parts ploughed; in all about 800 acres are in graps. There are two labourers' cottages on this property, -which is bounded on the south-west by tho Lake Ototoa, con taining about 500 acres. Lot 1 contains 2.235 acres, is fenced and sub divided; about 1,500 in English grasses, and with a comfortable Homestead. Steamers from Helensvillo pass tho landing daily: the trip from Auckland by rail and Bteamer ocoupies about 6 hours. ■>«=»"«._ iKii h£ th2liJ>ai'Uolllara aPPIP toMrWilliaw Aitaen,MrAlfredßnckland,ortheAiicUoneerß, DURHAM YARDS. FOR SALE, at the Durham Yards, every Tuesday, atjl o'olook, fiIDES, TALLOW, WOOL, and SKINS. HUNTER AND NOLAN.



■i. it. iiAiurm] [■). I'M-.MtNci FRIDAY, NOYEMBEK 13, At Noon, CITY OF AUCKLAND. VALUABLE BUILDING SITES FOR LEASE FOR THIKTY-THREE YEARS. J. 11. HAMER AND CO. Havo received instructions from the City Coun cil to oiler for hhlo, by auction, ut tho Sale Rooms of It. f. Ureenwood, Vulcan Lane, Queen street, at noon on' Friday, November 13, THE LEASE FOR THIRTY-THREE YEARS Of the following UNEQUALLED BUILDING SITES, Heine, with tho exception of a fow Allotment?, about tho hint tho Corporation have for loaee, or obtainable in this ri.liiK neighbourhood :— PONSONBY ROAD. (From tho Reservoir to upper corner of Hope lOUn-strott), Lots 1.1, 11. 15, 10, each luft frontage, by a depth of 100 ft. Lot 42 (cornor).-S2ft Bin to Ponsonby Road, 115 ft lln to Hopeionn street, HOPETOUN-STREET. Lot ll.—7lft IOIn frontage to 1 lopetoun-Btreet, by a depth ut 181 ft Lots 88, 39,40-Each 15ft front.iK'o, by a depth varying from I.llft to Sift lOin. Lota 32.—Corner of Horoford Btreot, with 40ft frontngo to Hopetoun-Btroot, by a depth of 100 ft. Lota 33, 31, 35, 3G, 37.—Each 10ft frontage, with a dopth of 100 ft. LOWER CORNER OF HOPETOUN STREET. Lot 1. — 3:lft 2in frontage to Ponsonby Road, next to Park. Lot 2.—33 ft sin frentage to Ponsonby Road. Lot 3 (corner allotment).—33ft sln frontage to Ponaonby Head, aud 00ft to Hopotoun-st. Lots 4, (i, 7.8,9.—Ka0h 40ft frontage to Hopetoun stroot. All tho abovo havo largo dopth, and abut on tho Wostorn Park. HOWE-STREET. Lot 11 (corner of Hopotounstrcct).—l3ft Gin to Howo-stroot. and 100(t to Hopotoun-atroet. Lot 15.—43 ft Bin frontago to Howo-streot, by a dopth of 100 ft. Lot 1G (oorner).-43ft Oin to Howo-stroot, 102 ft 9ln frontage to Jorsoy-strcet. HOPETOUN-STREET. Lots 17,13,19, 20, 21, 22.—Kach 10ft frontage, by varying depths. Lot 23,-05£t Sin frontage, by a depth of 110 ft Bin. Lot 21 (corner).—loft frontago, and 103 ft lln to Hoieford-Btreet. JERSEY-STREET, Lot 25.-42 ft. Oin. Lots 20, 27, 23, 21), 30.—40 ft frontages, by varying depths. Lot 31 (cornerl.-lOft frontago, by 103 ft lln to Hcrcford-stroot. PICTONSTREET. One Allotment, No. 37, 50ft frontage, by a depth of 110 ft. TOTARA-STREET. One Allotmont, part of Lot 10—37 ft Gin frontage, by D depth of 115 ft. Aho. lluilding on tho ground.toboromoved within fourtoondays. The full valuo ot all atone, brick, or concroto buildings on the lands at the expiration of tho Loaße will bo paid to tho owners. THE ALLOTMENTS WILL BK FLAOGED. Tho Auctloneor anks intending purchasers and othor* to viow the.o Properties. No such opportunity tor acquiring similar lease holds can occur again. Terms and conditions of Silo and LnaßO, with Plans, may bo seen at tho oilleo of tho Town Clerk on and after tho 23rd instant and also at the Salo Room, ot R. C. Greenwood, Vuleau Lane, Queen -street, one woek prior to tho Bale. 010 TUESDAY, OCTOBER 27, JUNCTION YARDS. Tho undersigned will sell at tho Junction Yards, on Tuesday, Octobor 27, 1 QA FAT OXEN IOV 1,000 Fat Sheep Fat Lambs Hairy and Storo Cows Veal Calves 25 Urown Bullocks (5 yoars old), suitable for workors HUNTER AND NOLAN, Auctioneers. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 2.1 DURHAM YARDS. TX7 O O L A L E. The undersigned will hold thoir first Wool Sale of tho season ON MONDAY, NOVEMBER 23. HUNTER AND NOLAN, Auctioneers, TUCKER'S TJAKING T)OWDER. Ask your _D Grocer __L for It. Once Tried Always Used. pAFERHANGINGB, W. PHILLIPPS & SON HAVE RKCEIVED, EX LATE ARRIVALS 185-P A C X A G E S—lßs CONTAINING 55,000 ROLLS OF PAPERHANGINGfI, CONSISTING OB NEW PATTERNS (Tor Drawing, Dining, Bed-rooms, Hall ud Staircase, suitable for the Mansion ot Cottars. BBAUTIKUI- DKSIGNB, AND BEST VALUE EVER OFFERED IN PAPERHANGINGS. 916—PACKAGES—91B aORIMS AND HESSIANS PLATE AND SHERT GLASS, WHITE LEAD, OILS, TURPS, VARNISHES, AND ALL TRADE SUNDRIES. W. PHILLII.'PS * SSN, 95 AND 97,,' /UEKN-BTBBM. TB. BLAIKIB • VIOTW.IA-BTI.EKT, MPORTER OP BUILDERS' ft FURNISH ING IRONMONGERY BIBKO3 JBOM MANCJ-AOTCBIBIj Has For Sale, at Low Rates, larpenterß' Tool* rails, Looks, Hinges Cltohen Ranges leglster Grates, In great Variety larble and Enamollod Slate Mantelpiece! (Lcricoot Stook In Auckland) farble, Electroplate, Curb, and other Fenders ttlvan'j.ed Iron, Bheot Lead, and Zlno lato, Cement, and Plaster. SNBFKCTION INVITEtt F PEACOCK, ■- * OPTICIAN, MATHEMATICAL AND NAUTIOAI INSTRUMENT MAKER. Shortland-btrkbt. ALWAYS IN STOOK nectaoles and Eye-glasses of eveiy kind t M accurate fit sruaranteed P era Glasses of superior quality slescopoß, Binocular Field Glosses, and Micro scopes; powerful and oheap %!$$!&• MJ nl?B Compasae., Abney Levels alnage Levels, Prismatio Compasses WVlnj? Instruments, Scales, Parallel Rulers ~?*L?gB- Sextants, Compasses, Bincaoles irometers Thermometers, Hydrometors ectrio Bells, Batterieß, and Fittings iKnetlo and Galvanic Medical Machines agio Lanterns and Slides. Hand Magnifiers arooacopea and Slid es. Graphoaoopel na«?«,^ up§ e! ftnd T'lbiD«. Sallnomsteri nateur Photographio Cameras , , . jOBT Reorivbd— If-reglaterlnct Aneroid Barometers .Also, ieroldß for Lobbies, with hanasomsly oarvoi frames HSTBUIMXM OF BVBBT KVKD UFADSOB. OPPOBITB THE POHT-OFfiOB,



THE AUCKLAND Cooperative Drapery AND CLOTHING COMPANY, CAPITAL £60,000,' IN 60,000 SHARES OF £1 EACH. »HH-— DEPOSIT ON APPLICATION, 2s Cd PER SHARE; ALLOTMENT, 2fl 6d PER SHARE; AFTER WHICH CALLS WILL BE MADE (IF REQUIRED) OF 2s 6d PER SHARE AT INTERVALS OF NOT LESS THAN THREE MONTHS. THE FOLLOWING GENTLEMEN ARE THE PROMOTERS, AND WILL AOT AS DIRECTORS UNTIL THE FIRST ANNUAL MEETING :- ARTHUR HEATHER JOHN BUCHANAN W. L. MITCHELL E. W. PAGE G. W. BINNEY W. D. BUDDLE G. HARPER JOHN FISHER W. H. SKINNER JOSEPH MACKY ROBERT FRY S. COOMBES. Bankers : Secretary, Pro, Tern.: J. RENSHAW. Solicitors : RUSSELL & CAMPBELL. This Company has been formed for the purposo of purchasing from Messrs Samcki Coombes and Co. their Freehold and Leasehold Property in Queen-stroot, Auckland also their Stock of Clothing, Drapery, and Mercery, and the Goodwill of tho Business now carried on by thorn, and tho Fixtures and Furniture belonging thereto. Also tc carry on tho said Business oud Buy and Soil Merchandise in connection with tho Sof- Goods Trado ; to Sell the said Freehold and Leasehald Properties, to purchase othors ii lieu thereof or in addition thereto, and to do all things necessary or expedient for thi abovo purposes, and that may from timo to time be to the advantage and welfare of thi Company. Messrs Coombes and Co. have offered to nell thoir Freehold and Leasehold Propertie in Queen-Btreet (which adjoin each other) for £15,000. Tho Freoliold Proporty hae i frontage to Queen And High-streets of 23 feet 10 inches, and is 178 foot deep. Itba been lot at a weekly rental of £14. Tho Leasehold Property in which the Business i now being carried on, has a frontage to Queen-street of 40 feet, and the rental payable i £20 per wook. A portion of the Leasehold Property Is sub-let, returning £5 per week The Loose has Six Years to run. Those properties adjoin tho premises of Messrs Upton and Co. and B. Tonks and Co. and occupy tho bost positions in Auckland for Retail Business. Tho above firm have alsi otl'orod to sell tho Company thoir Business and stock of Clothing, Drapery, Morcory, otc. at cost prico. Bad and Doubtful Stock and Fixtures and Furniture to bo takon at a Valun tion. Tho vondors havo long held the premier position as leading [houso In tho Retail Trado ii this provincial district, and havo done the largost Soft GoodSs Business in tho Nortl Island. Thoir only reason for making the above offer is that the Business has outgrowi tho resources of private individuals, 25,000 Shares have already been taken up by tho promoters one. othors. Interest will bo paid on tho Capital Subscribed at the rate of 10 prtr cent, per annum after which all Profits will be Divided equally between tho Sharohotders and Purchaser, of Goods. By this system capital will reap a fair return for the money invested, one and Purchasers will share In the Pw.fits obtained in Proportion to tho twnount of theli Purchases. Tho rapid growth of tho City of Auckland and tho devolopmont of tho- surrounding districts has convinced the Proprietors that a Successful Retail Drapery Business car only be carried on by a Company wit h an Extensive Proprietary and lai^e Oopltel. To enable purchases to be mode to advantage, Goods mu.t be bought for cash and ir largo parcels, and this can only bo dono whore an extensive business is carried on, and sufficient capital is at all times available It is proposed to conduct tho Umsiness on cash principles, thus saving tho cost of employing dorks, and the losses consequent upon bad debts. No preliminary expenses havo to. bo incurred in the initiation and starting of the I bußinoss. An oxtensive and profitabln trade is already secured and now in operation, which only requires further development, and is capable of indefinite expansion. It is intended to retain Mr GootaßEa's services as Manager, and his long experience in, and thorough knowledge of the trade, in addition to his lai^o connection, will be of groat advantage to the Company, Tho promoters can recommend the schome with confidence to the flublic as a safe and profitablo investment; one in which capital will meet with a foir return, while thoso whe ccntribute to its success will receive a substantial sharo of the profite. Application for shares, in the form annexed, may bo mado to tho undersigned, care 8. Coombes & Co., Queen-street, or to any member of the Brokers Association. J. HENSHAW, Secretary F* ft*l'



POTATOES. POTATOES. i^£Sti fO POTATOES. m are now offering Prime Samples of %aikato Srown Potatoes at £3 70s, per ton. North New Zealand Farmer's Co-operative Association, Ld, CUSTOMS - STREET, AUCKLAND, THIS WONBERFUIj ! Latest Improvements. Valuable Appliances. Ten Years' Guarantee. Patent Automatic Winder. Patent Drop-Rollera. Patent Loose-Wlndlngr-Wheel. Patent Thread Releasor. Wer theim Machines kept In Repairs for three years FREE OF CHARGE. Illustrated Catalogues and Samples of Work free from— THE WERT HEM SEWING MACHINE AGENCY. W. J. HFALE, 170 QUi£KN- STREKT- ADOKUND , C .A. SHT V E _R-_S XT S CBEDITi NEW ZEALAND TWEED OOMPANY. TAILOR 8, SnORTLAND-STRBET, AUOKtAND. PATTERNS SENT POST FREE, 7b6d extra for Paget or Morning Coat. Postage: Coat, 2s; Trousers, Is; Vest, 6d; to any part fof New Zealand NEW GOODS FOR SPEINO NOW SHOWIKO. All orders by post must be prepaid. Heaiureraent for Go»t— 1 to 2, From neck seam to 1 3t04t0 6. From seam at /' \ fls 4 bach to elbow, and on to 1 I I §| length of shoos I 1 I Round chest under coat A 11 §S From bach of nech to re- I II I S_i9. quired opening / 11 I :^a State what pockets yon I il/ \ 111 Xeaiur.ment for Vert— / mtrl Hound chest under coat j tW 1 |v From back of nech to re- I Mjjf I ||| quired opening and then I cSSw I ss>| on to length j W I 8| MeMurement for Trouters— \ f|| r —' 3_\ Whether pockets to be side \ W . I l! 7fo 5, From top of troustirs \ M llf Bto 7, Inside leg seam j || 1 1/ - \ I, Round Waist I pi I M :-j_g N^Jpr WS®?^ £ 5, Round Bottom of Boot " QUALITY No. 1. QUALITY No. 2. QUALITY No. 3. QUALITY No. 4. SUIT SUIT, SUIT, SUIT, Fa As £3 IBs. 24 Aa, £4 10s. TROUS2RS&VEST, TROUSERS & VEST, TROUSERS & VEST, TROUSERS & VEST, i-1 7s £1 13s. £1 17s. cd. £2. TROUSERS, TROUSERS, TROUSERS, TROUSERS, IBs. 20s. 235. Gd. 265. —————— I—————— ' Best Saddle Cloth. QUALITY No. 1. BEST QUALITY No. 2. SUPERFINE BLACK CLOTH. FOX'S No. 7 SERGE. COAT. " COAT, COAT, COAT fo a« £2 17a. £2 Bs. £2 6s. TROUSERS, TROUSERS, TROUSERS, TROUSERS, ois 28*. 30s. 20s. VEST, VEST, VEST, VEST, IDs. ISs. IBs. 14s. Black or Blue Diagonal Cloth. Black or Blue Diagonal Cloth. AT WHOLESALE PRICES TOR CASH ONLY T"")""F?f A T^THT^/V" AT WHOLESALE PRICES. SMITH & CAUGHEY, invciFoieT.Ei.Ees. ♦ 8P r r~i HAVE pleasure in announcing the arrival, ex s.s. Doric and . (X) \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 Manufacturing 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 Rome 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 FOR 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 elsewhere, they will find the above statement fully borne out. The Goods already to hand comprise a choice variety of Novelties in all Departments. DRESS 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 BlaC-k Goods, and are dyed a special shade of Blue-Black with the best indigo lye, w-'hich gives them a rich bloom and permanent colour. One line of Black French Merinos, 44 inches wide, at 2s. 6d. per yard, will be pronounced ■I:.rising value. M_ILL.INE.RY. In Straw Goods we have been fortunate to secure a full assortment of the popular Home Fashions, including the " Princess Beatrice," " Sunbeam," 'Mysotis," "Lady Churchill," "Chic," and other shapes. By next direct ■teamer we will receive an addition to this Department in an assortment of Handsomely Trimmea' Millinery and other Novelties. LACES, RIBBONS, [n all the newest designs; EMBROIDERIES in all colours; HOSIERY in mmense variety and extraordinary value. Ladies are at all times invited to inspect, our New Goods without being )ressed to purchase. OLOTHfNG DEPARTMENT. 9*fek In this Department special care has been taken to Jm''lW_ exclude anything we cannot recommend for durability. Nh3^Pf^ Our celebrated "LION BRAND" Geelong Clothing can C____^>W\ jnly be procured in Auckland at our Establishment, and " is we are supplied direct from the Melbourne Manufactory ffJbl V n this brand, we are selling this wear-resisting Clothing less fjf\l he wholesale profit as follows : — cj MEN'S TROUSERS, 15s. 6d. ( Made up in neat patterns from pure TROUSERS and VEST, 2 is. 6d. 1 AU-Wool Tweed, perfect fitting, MEN'S SUITS, 525. 6d. ( and guaranteed to wear. BOYS' CLOTHING in all sizes and qualities. GENTS'MERCERY in great variety. ?or Wprkißg Men our "Lion Brand" Mole at 7s. 1 id., with patent indestructible Button, is specially <"■ - * value. *^-AT WHOLESALE FRIG* FOR CASH ONLY. ———♦HO SMITH & CAUGHEY, WHOLESALE & RETAIL FAMILY DRAPERS, QUEEN STREET AND NEWMARKET.



Wicked forCleroymw.-"!.!*" * be all wrong and even wicked fit #g*M other publio men to bo led into ri?M» monlals to quack doctors (or medicines, but when a v«al!ymeritoriojMg is mado np of common yatasW wwjg known to all, and that all phrslclan«W»» trust in daily, we should freeymgffift, therefore cheerfully wd &WJ»SBffi Bitters for the good *&M*sXw«fi» friends, firmly belief Ing fffftU'. tor family use. I will not be gJiMAW* rov.—.Washington,P.O. Raw,, On Thursday pert ft-'IgSS'SS Union gives its last JxtaWm* « season, for which a pioat Attractive W"r has beon arranged. £™2MFIJJI^J&^ CJHOOTING SEASON, W C^s;" 8I! D. EVITT. aUNMAKKR. W. QUBSN-BTf»<F' AOOKtAKD, The advertiser t"l^'f fl T^fllS«S Junß. both Breoeoh-loading W -^l ng, has re-ma'ked them W ■ .-• MDUCTION FOB CAbH- ji* Single-barrel Guns from - •jlj Double-barrel B.L. Guns W jJ J Slnulo-barrel B.L Giuw from Cnrtls and Harvey'sße«tQM% w t Diamond Grain Gnnpowoor.. , FFF Gunpowder .. •• "5» <Sgi Shot "bittStnlrcP Cartridge Cases. 11 *™**%l&r. EQUALLY CB*A^. RT Ji-P<' 3' 12 gunge, loaded wtthtbeNew ""^j, 3UNWORK OF KVEBT BJJJ*. DONK PBOMPTLYjun> ■n*"' mnuam •»' ~ vim'____~z2A^