DYSPEPSIA VANQUISHED

HAMBURG TEA TO THE RESCUE.

Corroborative Evidcucc,

Nixon-street, Surrey Hills, December 8,1884. Gutm,. .MBN.-Having been a sufferer for a con siderable time from biliousness and hoadacho, I am pleased o infor _ you that tho Hamburg Tea you recommended me has effected a complete cure. I know several if my neighbours who havo used it for similar complaints, and And it a llrst-claBS remody ; and a member of my family who has been aub.iect to dyspeptlo attacks for a great number of y oars Bays nlio obtaius more .übstantial relief from Hamburg Tea than from Buy preparation sho has over taken. , , If my rerommondation is of any service, in common fairness I think it iy_uo to you. Yours faithfully, R. A. GRANT. The abovo testimony was received by M< ssra Myofs nnd Solomon, nnd their salesmen inform me that they frequently hear very favourable reports of its reliable ouratlve properties.

Gentle but Efficacious.

Wyndham-Btreot, Alexandria,. Sydney, Feb. 11, Gentlemen,—l beg to Inform you that I havo used Kmil Frcao's Hamburg Tea in my house hold wiihg_odroßnlt_. My children havo taken ft as an ni)> rlent, and its action ban boon gentle but efficacious. Yours faithful'y. JOSEPH LINGARD. That tho Hamburg Tea Is most valuable for the euro of henrtacho and other'distnssing com plaints of females may bo seen from- the fol lowing letter, written by a lady resident In Sydney :— Woolnhara, Sydney, February 10, ISSI. Dear Sir,—For somo timo previously to using your Hamburg Tea, 1 had been mibject to head aollO and general debility, caused, 1 think, by the fludden changoo of tho weather. lam Klad to Bay. however, that since taking it I havo been entirely froo from these complaints, and think H Is a very valuable medicine to have on band. Yours faithfully, J. HOGtAN. AN ALDERMAN'S RECOMMENDATION. Sydnoy, February 13, 1881. Doar Sir, — I have beon n sufferer from indi gestion and sluggishness of tho liver, and was, alittlo time ago. recommendod to try tho Ham burg Tea. 1 did so. and 1 found It an cxccllo I remedy. Jt is easy to make, and my children found no difficulty in taking It. I found that o few dosos cleared my liver and greatly in proved my digestive organs. I can safoly re oommcud Hamburg Tea. Yours ta«Mull feßAY Wholesale Depfit for Auckland : M. LEVY & CO , . QUEEN-STREET. AUCKLAND.

A POPULAR COMPOSER'S VERDICT.

Maison Suisse, Petersham, February 10,1835. Gentlemen,— .. ... I havo ploasuro in Informing you that St. Jacob's Oil has just rellovodmy wife of a Bovere attack of toothache and neuralgia. 1 must confess I tried it somewhat reluctantly having been vlotiniliSil at different times by many Bpurious preparations, hut I am glad W say tit. Jacobs Oil gave hor Immediate relief, and is all you claim it to be. 1 shall recommend it wifh every roulldonco, as I have used it per sonally to uiloviaio the irritation arising from mosquito bitOß. I am, gentlemen. Yours respectfully, SUMMERS BROWN. [Mr Summers Brown is tho wrltor and com poser of the popular patriotic song, " Our Biave Boys at the Front," which is causing such a furore amongst tho well-wishers of the N.S.W. contingent,]

A Leading Merchants Ex perience.

sfi Margaret-ptroet, "' Sydney, March 2,1885. Tho Proprietors St. Jacobs Oil. Ukntlkjijsv.—l havo much pleasure in tea tifylng to tho value of tho preparation known on St, Jacob's Oil, having hud .occasion in th). it often fur neuralgia, sprains, and bruis, s. but it is uiii-0 my arrival hot*) that I have found special benefit from using it. About a month since I caught a severe cold on the lungs, una neglecting Ibis for two days, I snlt'cred great pain, with all the signs of iull.iuipiutlon. Having some of tho on at hand, 1 rubbed tho chest night and morning, experiencing _ real relief, and in n fow days the pain had ontiroly ceased. lam oonlldeut that I should havo suf fered from an attack of inflammation ot the lungs had your valuablo preparation not I>ol_ usel and persevered with. You are at liberty to make what uso you like of this notico. Yours faltlifuliv. J. HARVEY WA-J-KR. Mr Walkor Is a member of tho well-known Urn; of Walker, Lemon, and Co , Melbourne and Sydney.--' Wholesale Depot for Auckland— M. LEVY & CO., QUKEN'-STR-KT, AUCKLAND.

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PARLIAMENTARY.

[By Tblf.qr.vph.]

[FROM OUR SPECIAL REPORTER.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,

WEDNESDAY,

Notices of Motion,

Mr Moss gave notico to ask tho Govern ment whether, taking into consideration tho great number of wrecks which continue to occur at Kaipara Heads, the Government will not now tako steps to connect the pilot station at that placo with Te Kopuru by telophono. ' Among tho othor questions givon notico of wero tho following : — " Whether tho Govornmont will lay on tho tablo tho corrospondonco which lias passod between them and Sir G. Wltitmoro re garding the lattor's appointment as com mandor of the colonial forces?" (Sir G. Grey.) , " Whother the well known Harry Mcigga, of Colifornian, Mexican, Peruvian, and Tosmanimi notoriety, is in any way con nected with tho firm of Messrs Meiggs and Sons referred to in tho Treasurer's East and West Coast Railway statement as ' a well known firm of railway contractors and financiers ':' and, if the (jovoriiinont are not in po-sos. ion of such information, whother thoy will mako necessary inquiries?" (Mr Pyko). Repairs to Coromandel Prison. Replying to Mr Cadican, to-day, Mr Richardson said a private con tract had been let in Auckland for repair- to tho police station at Coromandel, because it was thought that tho work could thus bo best carried out by this moans than by privoto tenders. Mr Lol'KK gave notico to ask tho Govern ment if thoy intend to place a . nm on tho Estimates for tho provision of accomodation for tho Supreme Court at Gisborne. Correspondence with Fiji. When tho Premier laid on tho tabla tho correspondence that had pas-cd last year betweon tho Agent-General and Govern ment respecting annoxafion with Fiji, Sir tieo. Grey said ho observed that in all tho other colonies the Legislatures wero kept itiformod day by day of any correspondence passing between the Governments of such colonies mid their Agonts General in England, but in Now Zealand tho Legisla ture wero kept in total ignorance. Ho wanted to know whother tho Government would follow tho examplo of other colonios, and lot mombcis of Parliament have available information on subjects where tho interests of tho peoplo woro so greatly concerned. Tho Premier roplied that tho Govern ment had rofraincd from publishing tho correspondence becauso while delicate negotiations wero ponding thoy conceived it would bo unwise to publish letters passing on tho mattor. Tho Government had dono nil thoy could towards gotting tho Imperial Government to consent to tho Annexation Bill, us would bo scon from tho correspondence, Returns. Mr O'Caixaghan gave notico that ho would move tomorrow for a return (1) of tho names of all persons who havo since July 12th, 1883, evaded the succession duty by deeds of gift ; (2) of tho not amount lest to tho public revenue by such action specifically in each caso ; (3) of the names of all persons who havo paid suc cession duty during tho samo poriod ; (-1) of the not amount paid into tho public rovonite from this sourco for that titiio. Federation. MrßKi.Tiu.M, in moving his long-standing series of resolutions ro federation, prefaced his remarks hy saying that he approached tho subject with aonsidorablo diffidence—an observation that was apparently warrantod by tho fact that ho was lietenod to throughout a long speech by a bare quorum ot members. Only two Ministers wero in thoir placos, while Mr Macandrow, despite tho important notico of motion sub mitted by him yesterday regarding "a grand confederation of tho whole English speaking community," was conspicuous by his absence Tho speaker again used tho threshed out, arguments which havo so often bed! 'hoard in tho l|ou?o when this matter has been under consideration, and quoted extensively from the Marquis of Lome on Imperial federation and other works, lie thought the timo had como when it was tho duty of statesmen to tako an activo part in endeavouring to carry out tho proposals of federation. In tho event of his resolutions boing carried out, it would bo tRo tjuty of Ministers of the day to tako such action ns would possibly lead to somo further consideration of the matter in Eng land.

Tho Colonial Treasurer seconded tho motion..

: Sir Geo. Gr*>Y thought tho Houso was ' vory much indebted to the lion, member for ' tho extraordinary industry and intelligence with which ho had brought together so many facts bearing on tho question which ho bad ventilated. As ho folt certain that tho Houso would r.cquiotco in tho views ox j res.cd, it was unnecessary that ho should do more than say that in this matter tho lion, member introducing tho resolutions would always find in him a Ijrm fripnd and supporter, The Premier suggosted that tho motion should bo adjourned till tho resolution of the lion, member for Port Chalmers was considered, If that woro dono, he would reserve his remarks till Mr Mueaudrew's motion camo on. Tho Colonial Treasurer complimented the member for Wairnrapa on his singularly happily worded resolution. ;Mr Joyce intimated that he intended to movo tho following amendmont:—"That IJotY Zealand should preserve bor autonomy and freodotp of qction defonsivoly and fiscally, and that all proposals for federa tion should be rejoeted," Mr Bf.etiiam concurred in tho proposal for adjournment till August 12, which was agreed to, East and West Ooast Railway Bill. On the Treasurer movoing "that th<s Houso will, on Friday, resolve itself into a committee of the whole to consider tho East and West Coast and Nelson railway, and what concessions, if any, should bo given for its construction," Sir Geo, Grey gave notico of tho follow ing motion —" That all correspondence be tween Now Zealand Government and other persons relating to the construction of the East and West Coast railway of tlio Middlp Island and Nolson railway,' togethor with all copies of any agreemont entered into by any person or persons in relation to thoso railways, be laid on tho table and printed." Mr Stodt : Tho Government have no ob jection to do that without notico, but tho agreement has beon laid on the table and printed. Sir Geo. Grey: Tho correspondence is important. Tho Premier: It shall be laid on the table and printed. The Treasurer's motion was then put and carried. In Committeo. The House then wont into Committee on the Plurality of Votos Bill ( Sir George Grey's measure). It passed through Com mittoe with a trifling amendmont. The Houso then wont into Committee on the Presbyterian Church Property Bill, and it also passed without much amendment, On the suggestion of Mr Eursthouse, it was agreed to take the third reading on the Plurality of Votes Bill at once. On the question that the bill be read a third time, tho result was : Ayes, 37 j noes, 29. At the 7.30 sitting, tho Housp divided on tho third reading of the Plurality of Votos Bill. Ayes, 36 ; noes, 36. The Speaker voted with tbe noes, and the third reading was thus lost. Mining Companies Act Amendmont. Mr Menteitii, in moving the second reading of the Mining Companies Act, 1872, Amendmont Bill, said its object was to render the machinery of the Act moro cer tain and moro effectual. The measure occasioned no discussion, and the second reading was carried without division. Seamen's Representation. In moving that the Speaker do leave the chair to go into Committee on the Seamen's E.presentation Bill, Mr Bruce mado an eloquent appoal in favour of seamen. In his estimation, till the seamen had propar representation in Parlia ment, their interests wpuld not be properly looked after. Ho was pleased to have the opportunity of entering his pretest against the neglect and cruel inhumanity with which seamen had been treated in this colony in tho past. Mr Allwri-HT moved an amendment that tho bill bo proceeded with this day three months. Messrs Guinness and Macanurkw sup- ' ported the measure. Mr Macanbrew claimed, as representing, ' perhaps, tho chief maritime portion of the ' colony, that he knew that a great deal of ' interest was taken by sailors in the bill, ' On the question, "That the Speaker do ! now leave the chair," the voting was— ' Ayes, 49 s noes, 20. In committee the * principal amendments made were—(A) ' That the hours of polling should b-C«s. •

Tom-house hours instead of from 9 a.m. to 6pm- (B) tn prevent sailors trom exercising a residential vote in addition to a property voto, and that to which tins measure onbitles thorn. The amendments will bo considered to morrow. Friondly Sooieties Act Amendment Bill. The second reading of tho Friendly Societies Act Amendment Bill (Mr O'Connor) was passed, on tho understand in" that the discussion would bo reserved till tho motion for tho committal of- the measure. Amendments of a minor character were made in tho Hating Act Amendment Bill (Mr Turnbull). Bills Reported. Tho Law Practitioners Act 1872 Amend ment No, . Bill (Mr Fisher), Impounding Act 1884 Amendment Bill (Mr J. 0. Buokland), and tho Evidence Further Amendment Bill (Mr Downio Stewart), were roported with amendments, which will bo considered to-moirow. Abolition ol Coroners' Juries. Whon tho Coroners' Juries Abolition Bill (Mr Guinness) camo on for second reading, tho Minister EOR Justice suggested its withdrawal, ho having given notice of a measure providing for a reduction of tho number of jurors. Mr Guinness doclined. Ho would tako tho sonso of tho Houso whother thoy wished to (abolish coronets' juries altogether, or to simply reduce tho number of jurors. Tho Premier hoped tho House would not consent to tho abolition of such juries. If thoy abolished coroners' jurios altogether, thoy might as well abolish coroners alto gether, Ho moved that tho bill be read a second timo that day threo months. Mr Holmes regretted that tho Premier did not tell the House why coroners' juries should not bo abolished altogether, or of what uso thoy wero. Ho saw no reason why this obsolato system was still continuod, He had beon a coroner for six or seven years, and so far as hit. practice and personal/ experience went, ho found it not only worth-, less, but of great expense to tho country. Mr FisiiF.it opposed the monsura. Mr Ivjiss saw no necessity for jurors, coroners' inquiries being merely of a preliminary character, At Ashburton a man was found drowned last week. His body had to bo kept somo days for want of a coroner, while eventually the inquest was hold at night, beforo a Justice of tho i Peaco, and tho jury added a still' rider re garding tho delay. Ho thought Justices of Peace would be well qualified to act as coroners whoio no suspicion ot foul play existed. Mr Conollv also supported the bill. Ho thought tho proposal of tho Minister of Justice only wont partly in tho direction in which it was desirable to go tho wliolo way. On tho question " That tho bill bo now read," tho voting was—ayes, 13 ; noes; 82. Tho Premier's amendment was then put and carried. Police Oiteiicos Amendment. Mr Fisher, In moving the second reading of his Polico Offences Amendment Act, which deals with women of ill-reputo, said that asthebilldoalt with an unsavory subject he did not proposo oll'oring any remarks on it. Clauso 4, to which somo objection had ( been raised, was simply a transcription of tho Act of last session without any material alteration. Tho second reading was carried, and the Houso roso at 12.25 p.m.

THE PREMIER'S EDUCATION REPORT.

Opinions ol Members on the Subject.

(!>V TELEGRAI'H—SI'ECI-L REPORTER.)

Wellington, Thursday. Mr Stout's education report was delivered last night beforo a largo houso and crowded galleries. Ho commonced at 12 minutes to 9, nnd concluded at 10 o'clock. During the dolivory of tho statement, I wrote to members who are known to take a special interest in education matters and received tho following answers :—

W. C. Smith, of Waipawn, writes: "My view of tho Educational Statemont is that too much has boen mado in it of the Uni versity High School, and secondary systems of education, and t||qtitwpuldbo far better to havo the largo reserves throughout tho colony for thoso purposos, mado available for good primary education, and leavo highor schools to bo solely provided for by private entorpriso." Mr Moat, late Chairman of tho Auck land Education Board ; "I think the state ment a vory ablo ono, and agrco generally with tho Minister's proposals. Tho prohibi tion of children from attending tho High School until they havo passed the fourth standard should have boen enforced long ago. lam not co suro that tho proposed alteration in tho standard of examination is tho best that could bo made, but somo change was necessary,"

Mr Fergus thinks the statemont con tains a mass of oxcollent information. "It is evidently telling with tho House," he writes, " nnd will do so with tho country. Tho figures in it will show conclusively that not so many of the Catholics are kept Irom our schools as wo havo been lod to boljevo, Tho niiii*bor of children on the roll compared with' the total num hor in tho colony of school age provos that it is uttorly impossible that anything liko ovon a majority of Catholic children aro kept from Stato schools."

Sir Tiios. ThO-U'son (Auckland) writes: "The roadiug of a statement such as wo have just heard boing a new departure, cannot bo compared with any previous pro ductions of a similar character. Tho itn prossion left in my mind is that out prcsont system has and is producing vory gratifying results. It should there fore not bo cramped or interfered with I hold tho idea that it's too oxponsiyo, and that 'free education should stop at the primary branch, and that soeondary educa tion should bo mado self-supporting j but I now admit that 1 would not bo inclined to stop thero, but would bo willing to tako steps, eveii in the present unsatisfactory stato of our finances, to assist in passing a vory liboral rate for educational purposes. I noed not say that I am entirely of opinion that our present so called secular system would bo maintained intact. On tho whole, I considor tho circular a very ablo, interest ing, and exhaustive one, nnd I should be pleased to find future Ministers ndoptin-' tho course now initiated by Mr Stout." Major Steward, the social roformor of the House, writes : " The statotqent is a yory e-thipistivp and able ro-umii of all de tails of publio education in Now Zealand from University and affiliated colleges downwards. The suggestions as to altera tion of tho syllabus in primary schools are in my opinion good, and especially those re ferring to technical education, tho teaching of drawing, elementary science, principles of agriculture, otc.

Mr Doukir Stewart writes:—"l think tho staement will bo found to be a valuable and able one, showing the value which the public are getting for their money. It has been papitally prepared, and will prove interesting to all without and within the colony who take an interest in education " Mr Fisher (Wellington) considers tbo statement a very able and exhaustive one, and that it gives food for reflection: Mr Fulton, who is a member of the Otopopo Education Board, and has invari ably taken special interest in educational matters, writes: "I think the statement might much better have been the subject of a magazino article, and especially the argumentative portion towards the end Cortainlyit might havo beon printed and placed in our pigeon holes. On the whole, I approve, of the alterations made in the standard, especially in taking history and geography as pass subjects, Jdo not think tho idea of making drawing compulsory in all classes is wise, but I approve of it in all excepting, perhaps, the two lowest The system of teaching science by moans of object lessons to the younger and to the elder directly is good. I also heartily ap prove of any attempt to impart more direct technical teaching, especially in secondary schools. I agree with Mr Stout that the connection between primary and secondary schools is not so intimate as it should be I mean that the education should bo made more progressive fiom the lowest to tho highest I entirely agree with the support of higher education by the State. I should have liked to hear that the Minister of I-ducationhad decided to make (especially in the towns) the minimum school aae 7 years. This would greatly relievo tho schools as to accommodation, and the children would be able to acquire robustness before tbo school confinement prevents this quite " In a hurried note, written during the delivery of the statemont, Mr Pjjacock writes : -"The views expressed are sensible. Mr btput recognises the necessity of arrang ing tho teaching in primary schools so as to work into the secondary schools. His idoas on technical education are good if they are not overdone. I have not seen his proposed alteration in the standards for primary schools. His reference to the mode of drawing as a means of improving children towards manufacturing ability is in the right direction. Arrangements for simplify ing the classes in country schools will havo to be gone into in detail. The mode of allowing science to rank with classics in the granting of degrees is* in wcordanc- with

tho advanced views of the time." TheVtntemont has met with general ap- this afternoon, in asking whether tho Government were considering The propriety of having it printed in pamph let form for distribution to Education Boards and School Committees, expressed tho opinion that the paper was an exceed ingly able one, and hat it would be advantageous to tho colony if it were dis seminated as ho proposed. Mr Stout was very much obliged for the way in which the lion, member had referred to the paper, and said that while the Government were unwilling to accede to the request made, they would get copies printed for members desiring them. Mr Downie Stewart also bore testimony to the ability displayed in the preparation of the statement.

A NEW EXPLOSIVE

A series of most interesting experiments took place yesterday at Mount Eden with a view to testing tho powers of a new explosive lately introduced by Messrs Nobel, the well known manufacturers of explosives. The new destructive agent is named blast ing golatine, and is in appearance not unlike a roll of gelatine lozenges, having the same colour and sweet taste. It has also tho samo spring nature, which it retains in tho coldost climates. In that respect it is superior to dynamite, which at limes is apt to freeze, and therefore is rondered useless until softened. Blasting gelatine was first patented in 1880 by the Nobel Explosive Co., the patent beimj protected in all the British possession.. During the late war scare the head manager, Mr Johnson, wrote to Pro fessor Abel, the chemist to the War De partment at Home, for his opinion upon the nlasting gelatine. His roply was to the effect that his experience proved conclu sively that Iho gelatine was well adapted for submarine mines, and giving them full permission to make use of his name as a reference. He considered that gelatine was docidodly more powerful than dynamite, and also has the advantage that a mine charged by it is not injuriously affected if it should bocome leaky, a contingency which often arisos in sub marine mines either by acci dent or the effects of counter mines. Pro fessor Abel has had the gelatine stored for a year in condensed water, and has found that it remained practically unchanged, whereas dynamite, if left in water, becomes mcchanica ly separated, and is consequently destroyed. 11l a 1-jcturo which ho delivered, Professor Abel denominated tho blasting gelatine as tho explosive of tho future for industrial purposes, This new ex plosive is pomposod of from 7 to 8 per cent, of nitrated cotton, which is brought into oontact with from .0 to 93 per cent, of nitroglycerine, which at a certain tomperafjro, by a process somewhat similar to churning, becomes transformed from liquid into a solid, and is made into cart ridges like dynamite. With a view to test ing tho powers of tho gelatine, Mr Samuel Gorman, travelling agent and instructor for Nobol'e Company, proceeded to Mount Eden yesterday morning, accompanied by Mr Lonsdale, representing E. I'orterandCo., and a member of our staff. Tho first experi ments wero made at tho quarry of the City Council, where six blasts wore fycqd. As tho gelatine is' stated to be 40 per cent, inoro powerful than dynamite, the charges wero regulf-Uf. accordingly. Tho result of tho shots was very satisfactory, proving beyond a doubt that tho gelatine is infinitely superior to dynamito. In one instanco tho charges woro placed in tho crevice of a rock whero powder would have been useless, and tho result was almost equal to what is usually effected by a blast in solid rock. Tho foreman of works oppressed himself highly satisfied with tho results,andintimated that ho would report favo drably upon the gelatine to tho City Council. The party thon crossed the foot of tho mountain, and reached the stono crusher on the property of Mr Aitken, of Messrs Hof keth and Aitken, whero exten sivo quarry ing operations are being carried on. Hore a blast was put in a largo mass of stono. This was most successful, the stono boing bo shattered that it was almost fit to bo wheeled direct to the crushing machine. Tho workmen gathored round in astonishment, one of them declaring that it would havo taken a keg of powder to havo caused similar results ; and yet only two nnd a-half cartridges had been used as a charge, and the size of these may be estimated from tho fact that ten cartridges go to tho pound. Another blast was noxt placed in an adjoining mass of scoria, and its effects wore oven moro satisfactory. The men gatherod round, and their romarks upon tho new explosivo woro very gratifying to tho agent. "By gum, boys, that's the thing for us," an old hand, while another exclaimed, " Dynamito is done for i,ow and re mistake," and a discussion at once arose upon the advisability of pro curing some of the blasting gelatine on Saturday night. Thoro wero, however, one or two who still remained sceptical rs to its powers, and to please one of theso, tbo hardest, test of all was tried. He led the way to a small digging in t^o ground, and pointing to a largo crevice \r\ tho rock, which wan bound all round by tho solid oarth, he asked doubtingly if a shot would do any good there. Mr Gorman at onoo resolved to try. Eight cartridges were accordingly placed about two feet down the crevice, and a little dry earth was placed round for tamping. Tho shot was tired, and its re.ults astonished all present. Tho doubter computed that at least twelve tons of stone had been displaced^ This concluded the experiments, which woro declared by all to be most satisfactory. Gelatine has already beon introduced down South, bui; this is its first appearance in Auckland. AJessrs Farter ana Company are t|(e cole agents for this article in tho >'orth Islajid, and we are informed that it oosts only Gd por lb moro than dyna mite. Blasting gelatine has also the valu ublo property of being quite safe to handle. If thrown on tho ground violently, it ia not damaged, and if sot on fire, it burns quickly away without any explosion. For mining purposes, it is far bettor than othor blasting agonts, as tho smoke is not offensive. Altogether wo cunrot help thinking that it will become, as denominated by Professor Abel, " the explosive of the future."

MINING NEWS.

Coromandel, this day. Succßs...--The manager reports : For the past week tkero has boon but little of importance to report from tho mine. I have opened out' in the stopes ;. tho -walls ate well together, and look well, The reef at'present: is small and full of mineral, but showing little gold, although the ground looks favourable for coming on a patch'at any moniont, .

Mrs Bailout's Lecture.

(To the Editor.),

Sin,—Being the person who put the ques tions to Mrs Ballon on Wednesday la_t, I think I am entitled to a word as well as the _ lecturer, Chairman, " and " Fiat Justitia." (1) In answer to Mrs Ballou's explanation oh Saturday last I deny that she had given me much time to tho exclusion of others in answering other questions. I had oijly put ono previous question, and if it took up t^meit was entirely owing to the diffusive! ness of the roply. (.) I die} "not rudely remark that she was evading my questions,' hut on the contrary expressed my tegret at having lo say co : see reporter's note at. foot of letter. (3) The ideas furnished by tho lecturer—in her answers, at least —Would be far better' understood by those without brains than hy those who have the_n and know how'to use them. In answer to tho Chairman's statement that the question must be a "fad" of mine, it is evident that Spiritualism is a " fad " of his, as witness the numberof questions put byhim to Professor totermhts "scurrilouslecture." Irecognise - iat Justitia " as the man who sat behind me, and intimated that if " I wanted to debate tho matter, Mrs Ballou would meet moon the platform." Theinaccuracies of bis letter need no comment. He first says that I diyi not comnrehend Mrs Ballou's answer, ' and then further on, says " I evi dently understood, but was tryint. to cornet; her." Well, now, Mr Editor, . am only a working man, but I would not mind meeting "Fiat Justitia" to discuss these questions, and both he and Mr Campboll might $nd tbat I am better informed on psychology and its kindred sciences t;han they imagine. In conclusion, 1 was led to the lecturo bolievtng they were desirous of investigation being made, but soon found out that, samo as the Rational »«. • ?_* ,V rofo? BOr Hugo's lecture on Spiritualism, its facts mid fancies," they ?h« l » •J'(* ni 0,,y, quostions which throw tho least doubt on their pet theories. I am, however, glad that the science of payeho* _&___? b°i Btudied' *""-* ita wonderful o Snwf m ll demon rßtrotod witbout the aid $__£______"} am' ,&°" lN VmiOATOR IT hie wrreapondonoo la now oloßed.-Bp,

OUR SHIPPING TRADE

Foreign Vessels in the Coast,, !_ H Light Dues, and nftgjj || The following is the petition i« Mercantile Marine Association to theß of Assembly, to bo presented by Jr Mitchelson, M.H.R., and now i„ J,"* * being signed :-"To the Hon. the s|§l and tho members of the House of J^ sentatives in Parliament assemble _¥' petition of the undersigned shin ' *i* shipping agents, and ship master, i"?. showeth that the present mode of __M light dues every voyage is vexatious 7s** pressive and your petitioners SS_B pray that an annual charge be mart **r able at anyone port in the colony _M payment. Your petitioners woulrt *? * ■ point out that great injustice is bJ|: upon British-owned vessels by sffii foreign vessels to carry goods fn^SESj port within the colony other than nri • fe cargo; and your petitionerspraV'SH Marine Act of the colony be so altered. ' prevent foreigners from engaging ?> ■*■' coastal trade. Your petitionlrs h 1°". several occasions petitioned yoar ft*" House with reference to the pilotoJ WA emption certificates now in force Wm colonies. Several improvements ha.«i__*J made, and to perfect the systeml S2 petitioners pray that clause 88 of (•__ vr: bour Act of IB7S may bo repealed 39| assimilato the pilotage exemption certifier of this colony to thoso of the neighboS ' Australian colonies ; and your petlfiori as in duty bound, will ever pray," ——-_____ ■ ..;

EAST AND WEST COAST RAILWAY.

Unanimous Denunciations by the f_ Rumours of a Want-of-OonflJeM,';. Motion, (BY TELEGRAPH.-I'ARUAMENTAS,'*- KEFORTEB.) WE-UUI-GTO^thisdij;. Bom evening papers condemn tho §§§ terial proposals regarding the Eastasj West Coast railway. The "Post" eayaj, '• It is one of the most utterly disrepntab^ proposals which, any Government H ventured to place before the LegialSsfi the colony," and it accuses them of fo<fa intended the guarantee from the first ■%■ bargain would bo a ruinous one fit & colony. The line is really not »a_W- In conclusion the article says:-i«i_!i, last paragraph of the Colonial Tr^JJ statement is intensely suggestive nit, flagrant, political immorality. Itembtia a distinct threat that unless this su__M»j granted to the East and West Coast nil ways made in other parts of the colonj,„ holds out a bribe thatif this little job isagned to the Government will be quite preparaKn enter into a similar arrangement with other parts of the colony for works they teoS and it coolly assumes an absolute depart™ from the main principle of the oriS Public Works scheme, which was a trail line of railway from the Blufr'V the Bay of Islands, interrupted .W by a ferry across Cooks' Straits. If'flJ' Ministry really attempt to force thel™.- --posals made yesterday, they will forfeit I claim to the confidence of the country,'^ jt will be impossible to any longer regsj tho interests of New Zealand as beingnft: in their hands," During yesterday afternoon and Is. night rumours, thick as leaves of YaM; broßa, have been in circulation regariußJ^ want-of confidence motion. The "M", puts it in this form: "The Minis&y: recont propositions have excited aim general leeling cf opposition, and amajoA of 15 to 20 is confidently reckoned fin against the East and West Coast raflin subsidy proposal. If a vote of want]} confidence was moved by any member In would be at all likely tobeabletofomi Ministry, thero is good roason to Mliit that it would now bo carried." Profitlj half the correspondents here havetde graphed about the rumour, but IgjffiHa think there is any immediate chance & this. There Is no denying, hot. ever, flat there is a groat feeling of unrest amoi^ hon. members, and the East and West Cwi ; railway will probably disturb the pWOT party lines. I wrote to an ox-Minister of tbe . last Administration, and received the foSpij j ing reply:—"As far as our party awjjSil oerned, thero is no truth in the rut_our,H! do any of us know that there is going wj such a motion moved. We do not <.<____: | tho timo has arrived yet for a succeii j attack, but wo are all agieed tlia|st:| Julius Vogel must be deposed betoS'li I close of the session, otherwise the Mui__j I must go." On the same subject I wijil an Otago Ministerialist, who, htrii] took a leading part against the Gotmi I inent on the tariff question, Helsfi|| " There is nothing of tl\9 kind COW'] plated now ijnloa* it may be froinH I Atkinson : but we aro, in my opiniWitf j far* from the end now."

DISTRICT -RAILWAY BOW BILL.

(BY TELEGRAPH—PAISI.tA.'-l'X-Al'Yj,', I REI-HTER.) \'-i Wkllinoton, thisd-f, I Though I havo Btill some reasons tefej Roving that tho Government do not jaw I to press tho bill regarding District Riffl Boards this session, there is no doubf,j|§j mind now that the measuro will la Wm duced this session. Indeed, I havo-St J printed copy of the bill. The mml if passed, is to come into opWP|i in April, ISS6. It provides Out* I colony will bo divided into railway*! tricts managed by Railway, Gw*| sionors. The districts are aa ''MM —Northern, including all Auckland*! i trict ; Southern, coupling Ot«go;3"| Canterbury, together with so ■rom.fj the counties oi Cheviot and Ama|«| is comprised with the River Waiau'; V* | jington and the remainder off§l colony being called the cent^# :: | tricts. Eaoh Board of Commits"*"! shall consist of three members aPWSi bvthe G.overnor-in-Couacil. TbeWßt**| isionbrs will receive annual salaries, wj || shall continue in office for the teWJI years to be fixed. The' C°mlD?WSffil appoint a secretary and officers, bWfj General Assembly shall approptiatt,»g ! salaries; Tho present officers ®f.m deemed appointed by the Com_ii*ll The Commissioners have po-rert*Si , by-law^, and are to be deemed Off j ' carriers, _ __

North Shore Recreation Rostrre.

"(To the Editor.) Sir,—Referring to a paragraph tojgl issue of Saturday last, stating that fHJfi dissatisfaction prevails in tie 3BM suburb, owing to the Ww'& mn Pmm recreation ground," &c., allow JMjBB| ■to make a few remarks. ThediWWgM 1 referred to exists only in the »r^j&S ation of two or three members *fwM ball Club, who have done mucfa Sf t__W tho remarks that have appeared w,|| papers of late as to the rough "MSB somo manner iif wljich thifi °'. J?o||inH game has been played at th© or" £* j| and' who, calling theingel"." J?SJM cannot see any other game P'*J er ( Jj B |*H one they ai;e interested in w"h _ atl,SlM start factious opposition, Tbo SSffl ; that tho Board had allowed a nm«» ( H to appropriate a portion "'.W.^tiH ;tho exclusion of the publip ,8 a a,|| and the statement that another la rgap» j» is to be enclosed for similar- P u*rai|j also without foundation, aid P"l^ SB to foment opposition to. tho lean "^m The recreation reserve consists o o*g*. teen acres (more or -less).. 4^p,1 aero has been set apart for W^jim purposos. The Club at pWMV&fI j ground is no more a private one' j___m ! football or cricket club, and W ffiW ■ havo never b en excluded , and havo always attended in. laro°., t j3 'ft?. during the s.a.on', the major j*. j,*S§ ' thorn being residents of the W"*j:«kl. ■event of another olub being »*TOJffl. 'would undoubtedly have equal r<t . tho present Club to make ~| the |W nd although they b ler^;r! . pended upwards of UW "!,,« ».-,-. planting, and otherwise WT^M. Ilawn, W as the game ..f*Wm, iment, recreation, apd hcalt. w „. #nm i very largo portion ol -be **&BSgM are debarred from nearly all °"* - . pastimes, I think the Board *&mMU wise discretion in the use °\^fc<%_ in setting apart a portion oi * pfl*Ef|! for the purpose o. Lvm Ten.*

Printed and Publish^ bJ Js&&s&s■>% Henry Brett, of ,P^ffl«?fflßl General PrinUngOfflce. atreets, in the Province w.-TSSH

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAK, THURSDAY, JULY 23, 1885.



Auctß-n?- l_.__te_:-J'^j-_*a» FRIDAY, AUGUST 7, At 12 o'clock. THOROUGHBRED AND DRAUGHT ENTIRES. THE HAYMARKET. For Salo on Frid.ay, August 7, at 12 o'clock. AT EV E R MIND HIM. i_*. a pure Cl.desdalo, bred by J. Boguo, Eaq ,ot Christchurch. By Prince Charlie, lmcortud. A quiet worker, well-shaped, with plenty ot bone and good hair, 8 years LEON IDAS, Thoroughbred, colour, dark brown, by Traitor, dam Perl. Traitor by Tra ducor, dam Deception ; 8 yoar_ old. ALFRED_BUCK.L_ND. ■ SUIS-DAYS. IHB HAYMA&KBB. SALB OB1 WOO_T SHEEPSKINS. HIDES, TAIiLOW, HAY, and STRAW. eaO-'TUK-DAY, at !'l o'elooSs. ALgIiBDIiUCKLAND, T 0 - M O It R 0 W, At Noon. CITY OF~AUCKLAND. FIVE BUILDINGS FOR REMOVAL, HOWE-STREET, D. F. EVANS Has received instructions from the City Council to solljiov auction, ox tue ground, at noon en Friday, July 21, for removal, 1 BRICK COTTAGE 2 WOODEN COTTAGKS 1 DOUBLE WOODEN COTTAGE, Situate in Howe-street, below the Industrial S.hool Grounds. THf-MS-CASH. 582_ :T O - M 0 IS. R 0 W. FRUIT TREES, FANCY AND ORNA MENTAL SHRUBS. PLANTING SEASON! PLANTING SEASON! GREAT SALE OF THE SEASON. Mr Jamos Mason has favoured Richardson and Jackj-OQ to sell by publio auction, at thoir Mat (opposita Buckliud's Horse Repository), 011 Falday nest, the 17th July, A MONSTER COLLECTION of FRUIT _«_. AND OTHEU SIIHUBS-500 Apples and Pears (best sonts!, Lemons, Oranges, Guavas, Plums, Clierries, Peaches, Apricots, Quinco, &0.. Sea. A'so, MagniOcont Assortment of Ornamental Trees and Shrnbs, Ro.ee, Camellias, Rhodedendrons, Macrocarpa, Pines and other Couifcras. N.B —Wo ca 1 tho attention of tho Sablio to those Regular Sales, as those Shrub., ;o, are exclusively from Mr Mason's best stock, all guar a-1. Ed clean trues and plants, and najp«3 labelled ; and for convenience of buyers wehave a professional gardon«r in attendance to describe, and catalogues printed, which can be had off the principal hotels and our offices; and we should advlao the publio, as the planting season is drawing to a closo, not to delay attend ing our Sales. RICHARDSON & JACKSON, 81, Queen street, and Sale Rooms. T 0 ■ M 0 R R 0 W, At lO.SO a.m. For sale, on the Premises, Sarham-street, at lO.SO a.m. THE LEASE, OF ABOUT SIX YEARS TO RUN, OF THE STABLES, presently occupied by the Northern Omnibus Company (Limited). Further particulars of Lease to bo obtained on application to Messrs Hcsketh and Aitken, Corn Merchants, Durham street, or the Auc tioneer. R. C. GREENWOOD, Auctioneer, W, S. COCHRANE.] [JAS. DACRH, MONDAY, JULY 27. TWO ACRES CHOICE LAND AT PANMUBE. The Subscribers will Sell, at their Rooms, Queen- Btreet. on Monday next, 27th Inst, at Twelve o'clock, TWO ACRES FIRST-CLASS LAND in the Village of PANMURE, fenced and in g_a -• Now in ike occupation of Mr Benja min Smith. For further pirttoilais apply to Mr W. R. Fraaklin, Solicitor, Vulcan Lane. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. W. S. COCHRANE.J JAS. DA-MS. MONDAY, JULY 27. BY ORDHR OF THE REGISTRAR OB" THE SUPREME COURT. IMPROVED FARM AT PUKEKOHE. The subscribers will _ell by auction, at their Reoms, Quof n-street, on Monuay, 27th in, t„ at twelve o'olock, by order of the Registrar of the Supreme Court, at Auckland, ALLOTMENTS 64 and 65, PARISH OF PUKEKOHE, containing 31 Acres, partly improved and good orchard, with the DWELLING-HOUSE .rectod theroon. SAMUEL COCHRANE AND SON, Auctioneers. tv. s. coohkaxk.] |.tas. dacre MONDAY, JULY 27. 50 ACRES WHANGAMARINO, 50 ACRES, TAUPIRI, 50 ACRES, WHAKAEARA. The Subscribers will sell by Auction at their Rooms, Queon-streot, on Monday, 27th July, at twelve o'olock. By order of the Agent for the Public Trustee, under the provisions of the Rating Act for non-piyment of rates. ALLOTMENT 3, Parish of Wbangama rino, containingso acres: upset price, ia an acre, ALLOTMENT 226, Parish of Taupirl; contain ing to 50 acres. upset price, .. 9d an acre. PART LOT 6, Parish of Whakahara, having a arge frontage to Wa'roa River; containing 39 upset price, 6s an acre. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, ' Auctioneers. TO-MORROW. DURHAM YARDS. Hjo undersigned will sell by auction, at tho Burf-an- Yards, on Friday, July 24. at lO.SO a.m„ A £\ HORSES, consisting of Draughts, ~fc" Light Harness, and Saddle Horses 1 Bay Mare, quiet In single and double harness 1 Spring Cart 1 Tip Dray Harness, Saddlery, &c. 800 sacks Oats HUNTER AND NOLAN, Auctioneers. TOMORROW AT the DURHAM YARDS. the U-derelgned will 8011, at the Durham Yards, on Friday, July 24, at 10 30 a.m„ Ex Haurakl and Oreti, from Wanganui, CJUPERIOR BLACK GELDING, © by Gladiator; good saddle and harness horse Pair Jet Black Buggy Ponies, fast and quiet Pair BUack Cobs, goed in saddle and har ness, and capital hunters 6 Useful Single Harness and Saddle Horses Pair Black Ponies 2 Medium Draught HUllies 3 Medium Draught Geldings - Good Hunters, In good condition HUNTER & NOLAN* Auctioneers. DURHAM YARI)S FOR SALE, at the Durham Yard-, every Tuesday, at 11 o'olook. HIDES, TAJIjOW, WOOL, and SKINS. HTTNTER & NOLAN FE NT O N &, CO., - FAMILY AND SHIPPING BUTCHERS, OJJD "OBSERVER" OFFICE, • VJOTORIA-STREET WEST (next to Theatre Rpyal). Families In Town and Suburna Waitedon for Orders. Corned Beef and Pork BuppUM, is UwQuanUkes. Hani* Brood, and Pbultrr



NELSON, MOATE&Go.'B CELEBRATED Ci-M-LEUGB DRINK KELSON, MOATE & CO.'S CELEBRATED PURE BLENDED TEAS. Hundreds aro trying to copy, and many aro advertising Common Mixtures at Blended Tea to mislead the publio. For Government Analysis see Circulars. *'«- '- J\„ __a _€j%3gK« _> 1 |i^K*,sl 5 ASK FOR NELSON, MOATE & CO.'S NATURAL S'LATOURED TEAS. Thoy h-ivo been at. ai-_c_. GOLD AH© SILVER MEDALS FOR PURITY, STRENGTH, and VALUE. EXTRACT FROM PRESS : «AH tho Toas of this firm aro Bought NELSON, MOATE & Co.'b SPECIALTY Bl END. M_____9 R —«—— _■ t ■_■ _m v ym. ____Mr _B fiflsyg-r b_^*9___9B M___fn_Hl r » ml" -^ BRANCHES: AUCKLAND, DUNEDIN, CHRIST CHURCH, WELLINGTON, 166. QUE EN-ST., AUCKLAND. AGENTS eVEH.vu.hkrk *^^isi^?^^^w^M__f^ JB. BLAIKII, • Vl-TORJA-_TRS_-T, IMPORTER 07 BUILDERS' ft FURNISH ING IRONMONGERY DIKED- FROM M-J-UTAOTTJROf, Has tor Sale, at Low Ratei- Gorpentera' Tools Nails, Loo Fes, Hlngtl Kitchen Ranges Register Grates, In great Variety Marble and enamelled Slate MaatelplNN Largest Stock in Auokland Marble, Electroplate, Curb, and other FeaStxi Galvanized Iron, B_eet Lead, aid Z__t Blate, Cement, and Plaster INSPECTION INVITB"- TP B A. C 0 C X, • OPTICIAN, MATHEMATICAL AND NAUTICAIi INSTRUMENT MAKER, SHOKTL ANDBTREET. ALWAYS IN STOCK- Spectacles and Eye-glasses of eveiy kind; an accurate lit guaranteed Opera Glasses of superior quality Telescopes, Binocular Field Glasses, and Mioro- Bcopes; poworful and cheap Theodolites, AKning Compasse., Abney Levels Drainage Levels, Prismatic Compasses 1 Drawing Instruments, Scales, Parallel Rulers Ships' Lo/3, Sextants, Compasses, Binnacles Barometers. Thermometers, Hydrometers Electric Bolls, Batteries, and Fittings Magnetic and Galvanic Medical Machines Magic Lantorns and Slides, Band Magnifiers Stereoscopes and Slides, Graphoscopea Steam Guages and Tubing, Salinometers Amateur 1 'hot .graphic Cameras Just Rkcbivep— Self-registering Aneroid Barometers _)lso. Aneroids for Lobbioß. with handsomely carved frames INSTRUMENTS OP EVERY .KIND REPiIMD, OPPOSITE THE FOST-OFFIOE. ||l H|l I 111 1111 lj I) I !___ I J'HMPJMi^^ SHOOTING SEASON, 1885. GUNS!! GUNS-!! GUNS!! D. EVITT, GUNMAKER, 254, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. The advert!, er having a very large Stock of "tun., both Breoech-loading and Muzzle-load ng. has re-ma-ked them at a considerable REDUCTION POR CASH. £ s. d. Single-barrel Guns from „ „ 017 8 Double-barrel Guns from .. „ 8 0 0 Double-barrel B.L. Guns from .. 415 0 Single-barrel B.L. Guns from ..500 Curtis and Harvey's Best Quality Diamond Grain Gunpowder.. 4s 8d per lb, FFF Gunpowder S3 Od „ Shot oss.d „ Cartridge Cases, 12 guage, ss, 6s, and 7s perlOO, Every Other Kind of Shootins Mjcerial Equally Cheap. ffiLEY'S CENTRAL FIRE CARTRIDGES, 12 guage, loaded with the New EC. Powder. 3DNWORK OF EVERY DESCRIPTION DONE PROMPTLY AND EFFICIENTLY. IMPORTER OF PAIN'S CELEBRATED FIREWORKS. D. BVITT, gunmaker and importer, 254 — Queen-street, Auckland, — 354 Wholesale and Retail. t-TSEND FOB PBIOE-LIBTS. MUSIC, Portraits, Landscapes, eto., , Lithographed ln Miniature and Colonri 'ha Br am -Baa DOOR PLATES, Btenoll Plates, Die., Monograms, etc, Engraved a»tb_BTA»



ALLEN'S ft OWE^ ■Jf GRAHAM'S DRAPERY # #■ DRAPERY , STOCK. |p STOCK.. Salvage Stocks NOW SELLING AT PRICE LIST: SALVAGE Flannel, BAd per yard SALVAGE Blankets, 3s lid each Sheeting, Bid „ Honeycomb Quilts, 3s 6d „ Striped Hessian, lfd „ Trousers, 4s lid „ Calico, lfd „ Boys* Suits, 3s ltd „ Diapers, 7Jd „ Men's Coats, from Is „ Dress Material, 4|d „ Hats, 6d » Prints, 3d „ Mantles, 3s 6d ~ 5x4 China Matting1, 7.d, Cashmeres, Is „ worth Is lid AT SAMUEL COOMBES & CO. FRESH SEASONABLE DRAPERY AT, WE BELIEVE, LESS PRICES THAN DAMAGED GOODS ARE NOW OFFERED TO THE PUBLIC CAN BE PROCURED AT SMITH & CAUG-HET'S 239, QUEEN STREET, AND NEWMARKET, DiW-KOKC I S. & C. have attended the various Salvage Sales, and owing to the High Prices that prevailed, have, with a single ex ception, abstained from purchasing, and _E3I-__."V_E! 00_-T__ nIX-_E__TC___] ____T &TJiJTXI<TOr That their well-selected and thoroughly assorted Stock of General Drapery, Dress Fabrics, Mantles, Millinery, Clothing, Gents' Mercery, etc., BOUGHT FOR CASH, largely their own importing, and marked on the principle of SMALL PROFITS AND QUICK RETURNS, FOR CASH ONLY, Will be found the safest and most satisfactory investment. They confidently invite comparisons of prices and quality without being pressed to purchase. SMITH & CAUGHEY, 239 QUEEN STREET, AND NEWMARKET. THE CELEBRATED NEW AND IMPROVED PRIZE MEDAL SEWING MACHINES! SEWING MACHINES! THE LATEST AND BEST IN THE WORLD. These famous Machines, protected by Thirty Patents, beat all the other machines at Sydaey Exhibition, &c, Ac. Caution—No Canvasers. Call and inspect, or write for samples and prices to 3D. S- CHAMBEES, *°> QUEEN-street. SHIPPERS AMD THE TRADES SUPPLIED. THE WOMBISRFUI_ ! Latest Improvements. Valuable Appliances. Ten Years' Guarantee. Patent Automatic Winder. Patent Drop-Rollera. Patent Loose-Winding-Wheel. Patent Thread Releaser. 'Werl ttieim Machines kept in Repairs for three years FREE OB" CHARGE. Illustrated Catalogues and Samples of Work free from— THE WERTHEME SEWING MACHINE AGENCY. W, J, BJBALB, m, <"J™*i«*»»- _____„,



mo THOSE ABOUT TO MAURY, PARTIES FURNISHING, &c. THE DIUKCT SUPPLY STORK Still offers tho Unequalled Advant.gcs to Pur chasers of all daises ot Hoods direct from tho Manufacturers at Wholesale Prices, fob cash only. EARTH EN WARE, LAMPB I LAMPS I CHINA. Tho Star Hand Lamp, Fanoy China Tea Sots, Is 10 pieces, 18s I'd Tabic Lamps, 3s (kl Chini Oups and A Choice Assortment Saucers, 6b (id a do.!. of tho New Enipiro Printed do., la a do*. Lempa Plates, from 2s a doz. Large stock of Kitchen Odd Printed Cups. 5 un ,i Parlour Fendors, for Is 5s 91 Odd White aud Gold Firo i ronß ftU p rice 3 GLASSWARE. mt ftnd Coat Uooks , Tumblers, from 3d Is a doz. Wines, from 3d Do. Rack?, from Is each Butters and Sugars, 9d pr. rr.l-RY' fIUT- Glass Dißhea. 3d each * jUI tvry (splendid varloty) _>_■_-.» i Also, Decantcrß, Jugs, In all kinds and at all Sec. Prices. Also, AT DIRECT IMPORT PRICES, English Tin and Stamped Goods, Galvanised Tubs nnd Buckets, Brushwaro, British and Foreign Fancy Goods (suitable for Birthday and Wedding Presents), and the Thousand and Ono articles required in every house. INQUIRE WITHIN FOR EVERYTHING AT THE DIRECT SUPPLY STORE, 219. QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. SCOXis OF PURE COD LIVER OIL And llypophosphites of Lime and Soda. ALMOST as PALATABLE as MILK Possessing the combined virtues of • these two valuable remedies in their fullest degree. More easily digested and assimi lated than in the crude form, and especially desirable for sickly, wasting children and persons with feeble digestive power, and as A REMEDY FOR CONSUMPTION, A REMEDY FOR WASTING DISEASES -OF CHILDREN, A REMEDY FOB SCROFULA, A REMEDY FOR ANEMIA AND GEN ERAL DEBILITY, A REMEDY FOR COUGITS, COLDS. AND THROAT AFFECTIONS, In fact, all diseases where there is an Inflammation of the Throat and Lungs, a WASTING OF THE FLESH, and _ WANT of NERVE POWER, nothing in th« world equals this palatable Emulsion. It is prescribed and endorsed bjr the best physicians in the various countries of tbe world, who will attest tbeoe facts. "~ >"i\. by all Chemista. UCKER'S "OAKINQ T>OWD___._. Al JL> Al ALA Al TUCKER'S "DAKING "DOWDER For -OWholeßomeJL Bread, TUCKER'S X>AKING "DOWDER. Tea Cakea, JL> Pastry, JL Scones. TUCKER'S "DAKING f3OWDER. Ask your JL> Grocer ASA for it. T IGHT HARNESS HORSES, SADDLE JU HORSES, and all kinds of SPRING VT_HIO_EB. Hired, Bought, and Bold,*! I CBOWTHER'S VICTORIA BfABIJKS J WI-AMWK-TBSBT, —