THE EPSOM DERBY.

MELTON RETURNED THE WINNER,

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London, Juno 3. Tiik Torby was docidod at Epsom Downs to-day,with tho followinj; result: — Rknuwal of the l)i:itnY Stakks, of 6030v5. > each, li, ft.; forcolta !)st, Illiics Sat 'Jib, then throo-yciirs-old : second to receive £300, and third £150 out (if IliestakcH, About 1 mile 4 furlongs, KiurtinK at tho New llifth Lcvelj Start iug Post.-l'JOßuba. ! Lord Hu.sUng'H b c Melton, by Mastor ! Kildaro—\riolet Melrose 1; Mr Brodeiick-Cleoto's bo Paradox, by [\ Storlina—Casuistry 2 Mr Childwick'H b c Koyal Hampton, by / Hampton—Viincofs ... ... ... 3 Mhi/TON was bred by liis owner, Lord llaßtint;.-, and is by Master Kildaro out of Violet Molrofc, by Scottish Chief from Violet, by Thormnnby; Master Kildaro (winner of tho City and Suburban Handicap of 18S0) being by Lord Ronald out of Silk, by Plum L'uddilig. As a two yoar-old ho won tho Now Stakes at Ascot, was beaten a head by Luminary in the . I uly StnkeH at tho Newmarket ■Inly Meeting, won tho Middlo Park. Flato at the Xowmarkct Socoiid October; Meeting, and also appropriated tho Criterion Stakes at tho Nowmnrkct lioughton Moot ing, Melton lias boon a ftrong favourite for tho race all through tho winter, and on Monday last was quoted at 2to 1. Ho was trained by M. Daweou, and would probably bo ridden by Arclior.

Gonorally speaking, Now Zealand turfites only tako a passing interest in English racing, but thoro are among us many who annually look forward to tho result of tho raco for the Blue Kiband. Tho gonora^ lack of intorost in tho great raco in the Antipodos, of coureo.is accounted for by our being a grout di'.tanco from tho econo, and tho fact of having bo much racing to attract lie nearer lioino. It may bo said, lio\vover,in connection with the event, that immensely popular a.s bio many of the great contests annually decided on the Biilieh turf, the palm of fiupuri' lity and importance is by universal acclaim accorded to the Dorby. To win (he Epsom Derby onco make? owner, brccdor, trainor, jockey, horse, siro, and dam immortal in turf annals, and it may bo truly said that tho highost pinnacle of English turf ambition hae been rcachod when the roars of myriads shout tho hero's name, and the tolograph wireH flash tho samo through out tho universe Many havo triod, but havo tried in vuin, oven though all apparently possible moans of success were at command. It was not, for instance, until recent years that Georgo Fordham's ambition was gratified by his at length riding a Dorby winner in Sir Bovyn, oft as ho had essayed tho task on other horses with presumably bettor chanceß, and although ho hud riddon and wtn at tho timo perhaps more races than any other joekoy. Tho Dei by ia run for ovor about a milo and ahalf of ground, but that mile and a-half in calculated to tost a horso's power in cvory way, both in asconding a hill, coining down one, getting round turns, and for ftnmini to broaat a riso at the finish. Moreover, it is a coorso upon which tho bost joekoy phip—joekoy ship combining indomitablo (lash with good judgmont—is seen to groat advantage Tho annual attondaneoat tho rnc.o is put down at about '100,000, nnd it jh cutimatod ono year thoro woro nearly .'iOO.OOO spectators propent, which is a larger number than tho adult population of tho whole of how Zealand.

HIPI'OXA,

DECLARATION OF WAR.

LIFE OR DEATH.

1.000 000000 LIVES ENDANGERED.

A Never Failing Remedy

Whllat very oliil/orate proparat.'on arc bcint. made at borne a:id iibroml for ibe propui;alior. of warfare, nnd tho wholesale destruction 01 luinmn life, fow permit thomtolvts to KIV3 n inoinent'ttthoimlit to Ut proßorvailon, nnd tlu permanent mnlMleuniuo of (iod'a Kiontost bless init-llood Health. 1 lynpci-Hiu. inrii K cßii»). »n ihc niultiludo of ills' to wl.ich Iho (letli l« heir, dmly carry oil' llrir tnjriii<U of vleiima, nnd In the midst of dtfoa.se unri despair, when medical skill eeenin l.i- tiled and humunnld in in vnin, try kmil Kiu.-u'i Ili.m how Ten, which, li«o tho Bilver liidni? f f the blnekcMt oloud. Inspires the BUll'urer with hope. :ind liai mved its tliuu»aiidH, and prolougod the Uvob of tons of lluiusandx. Lest Iho hoiiett tCßtimony wo publish from timo to titnn mnjr lie doubled, wo heartily lnviio tho rondcisol Auckl.inl KvKNiNii star to currcspond wiih our patrons direct, and bcKlocull attention ti tho letter anno.veil.

SAVED AT LAST.

Nono Need Despair

Hopo for tho Hopoloss.

16, Klng-atroot, Sydnny. Gknti.kmf.n . — For many years I have BUllurrri f 0111 ncuto chronic djujHsiisin. In orrtcr 10 rid myself of it 1 havo travi<!lod all over the world, nnd Icon troutcd by tlio most eminent doctors in marly every civilised land, bin without avail. Only last year i spent a hnlidoj on thu BHls Mountains, Hlmnininn from bubi nni-snli gclhor, and al«oundcrtook a journey v ihc jiopulur lu'ulih reiorts of Victoria, but without ):a; ning any apprcciablo rolior. Havinß read bo much about thn merit of Hamburg Tea. I was inducid 10 usi it, and I nm happy t> say with such hcncfioinl nsuliß that I writo this without no icitation not as a testimony thoughtlessly xivon wiihout proper trial. V ulna the lioucat ro coiuniondation of a Rratoful suiVorcr. and will buck It up by my lnfluonco and personal insur ance. 1 am us well kn-wn us most Sydney merchants, and to all who sullor from ihore moraelosß pany.s of dyspepsia, I earnestly com mend your Hamburg Tea.—Yours faithfully, H. SULTAtJ.

Wholeßalo Depot for Auckland- M. LEVY Ik CO., (Jc KEN STREET, ACCKLANB.

THE SOUDAN.

ADDRESS TO THE TROOPS.

" EVERY MAN TO DO HIS DUTY."

BY TSLBOIUM,

Soldiers of Now South Wales! Actuated by a spirit of loyultv and patriotism, you have volun tarily ottuntd your services to the mother country. ThOBO serviuos havo been heartily and cordiully accepted, and you goforth to meet a bravo but lclontlctß foe, in a f relptn Jand. 'Iho heart n[ tho colony is with, and the i-yis i;f tho woi.d ou, yuu. Kemember that when amidst ih ■ 'in of battlo. Kngland's gre.ib-m naval hero expected ' Kvory man to rio hi« duty." 'Jhcy flirt it. Now South Wales at your hands exuicts likewise, Do it, or die in tho ut tempt. Better dcuih than dishonour, strivr hj your strict obedionco to ordera. jour fortitude under all ciroumbtiincep. and your heroic actinne in thelleld.tObmulutetheßallantdfodeof. 'oui ancestors nnd make 5 our adopted country juVilv proud of her sous. So far, tho piiKcsintiT of wur aas been your Jot, no« you sroiou'ciunter ihc stern rralities. Shoulder to bhojlder wiih tie veterana of tho li:itish Army jou will be called on to avenpo bravo Gordon's death ni d dofeiit the Jlehrii's foll'worß. In you in tho hostile Arabiu.-is Snd focmen wonlii of their eteel. Soldiersi Many have otl'rrer) but few havn been choten. Ton »re rhnt ohosen few. The honour of a colony 13 involved In jour future career, wlii\e the pulse ut it r pcoplu throhs wiih exciiemtnt nnd expectation, in anticipation of the'deeds of hor tons now fo •'eafcor for the fray." Let not that colony le H eo 'lved, nor the nymi athioj tf her pooplo mix placed, th ough uny nciion on ymir part. It arjj of you fall ict it le aa v- BOldier- at your po-t The Qovernimijt of yo-,ir country have made every provision for joi:r nttit uiid cuinf'it, boih en route and on tho field. Wiih thy chniignofolimaf.c, liowrvit, to wliich you will be subjected, mi addition to yonr kit of a bottle of St. Jacob's Oil will bo found invalu able You cue these shores wiih tho good wishos and God iiiti'd of thuiumidß siren* in the faith that jou will do your nuty. and thm when tho fiimpiiipi) is over y v will bo justly entitled to that invritoriuus welcome at Ihc handset tha I olony tiiat is onh extoi)ri>..! to brave, and pallai.t men Advance Now Sou r> Wales. God Savo the Quein. Wholesale Depot for .Auckland— M. LEVY & (v, Queen-street, Auckland,

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had the satisfaction of seeing the Act that had lain dormant for years in existence in this city. He earnestly trusted that the interesting ceremony performed there that day would awaken the other cities of Now Zealand to the advisability of follow ing the oxample which Auckland had set them. Nothing gratified him more than the reflection that the Library rate struck under the Act to which he had alluded, and which already yielded £600 per annum, was froely contributed by tho people, and that tho Library would last as long as tho city itself. Still they were not by any means dependent upon the rate. Wo had mot with generous bonefactors, and others would arise to emulate their example. It was not tho first timo that Sir George Grey had en dowed a colonial town with a rich library. (Cheers). Long before he (the speaker) evor saw him he had read that at the Capo ho bestowed upon tho people thcro all the literary treasures which ho had been collect ing for a very longtime previously. (Cheers). Little then did ho think that ho should live to soo a similar gift from the samo hands to this city. The name of Sir Georgo Grey was worthy to forever head tin list of our bene factors. AfterallusiontotheCoetleybequost of £12,000 yielding nearly £800 por annum, Sir G. M, O'Korko wont on to say that wore £2,000 por annum needed for the maintenance of tho library, no ono would grudge another |d rate just as no ono grumbled at tho contribution of tho presont J>d rate Looking around tho city, and seeing tho palatial structures rising up amongst us we Could not repress a thrill of prido, for as a city Auckland was as dear to its inhabitants as was tho seven-hilled miatroes of tho ancient world. From this groat educational insti tute, which was to bo the futuro home of litoraturo and art, thoy could look across tho street to tho representative school of our primary system of education in this dis trict, and further up the street they could deccry our Collego and Grammar School./ But thoy would have to wandor far and look narrowly to discover the insignificant abode of our University College. Wo should not rent until that Collo^e was accommodated with a building worthy its importance and ho exhoitcd both tho peoplo and their re presentatives to lcavo no stono unturned to accomplish that.ond, Apologising for this Otcurpion from the purpose of tho gather ing, he tendorod his warm congratulations to tho pooplo upon tho achievement they had j'"t, taken part in. As ho looked round upon mo int;d horsemen and scarlet uniforms ho felt glad to think that " grimvisaged war" was giving place to the busy hum in tho marts of commerce under the beneficent injis of far-prevailing peace. The Mayor warmly thanked Lieutenant- Colonel Lyon and tho Volunteer offirers for tho prosenco of thomselves and their men, and after also thankiDg all those who were presont ho expressed tho hopo that every ono might bo Bpared to take part in the formal coromony of tho new building when oroctcd.

Ho proposed a special vote of thanks to Sir Georgo Oroy, Sir F. Whitaker, and Sir G. M. O'Rorko, and in their honour called for three choor»,

Tho invitation was lustily responded to, and threo cheors woro afterwards given for IHr Worship tho Mayor. Tho assemblage thon disporsod.

THE MAYOR'S BANQUET.

In honour of tho laying of the foundation stone. His Worship the Mayor gave a ban quet last night, at Canning's, to which some DO gentlemen received invitations. Tho banquet was tervod in the caterer's best stylo, and tho room in which the festive board was spread was very prettily decorated. A tablo extended across the further end of the room, and a framework abovo it profuso with foliago bore the inscription in painted letters upon aground of whito cloth, "Success to the Free Library and Art Gallery. Advance Auck land." Higher still towerod the Municipal Shield, boaring in tho contre a monogram constructed of the letters, "F.L and A.G." From tho transvorso table, threo otherß placed at right angles to it extonded down tho ,room, and at tno?o tho rank and file of guostri found acats. Tho Mayor prosidod, supported on the right by Sir Froilorick Whitakcr, Mr I). H. McKon/.io (Mayor of Parnell), and Mr P. A. Philips (Town Clerk), and on tho loft by Sir G. M. O'Korko (Speaker of tho House of Representatives), Lieutenant- Colonel Lyon (commanding Auckland Voluntcor district), and Superintendent

Tliomwon, Cr. E. A. Mackochnie officiated us croupier, supported on the right by Cuptain Mahon (Victoria Company), and on tho loft by ex-Mayor .I. M. Clark. There wero also present:— Ex-Mayors F. L. Primo and Thomas Poacock, M.H.R., Mr Q, 13. Owen (Chairman ot tho Harbour Hoard), Mr.). Reid (President of Chamber of Commorco), Crs. Masefield, Upton, Burns, La Rocho, Coopur, Dignan, Connolly, Montaguo, Aickin, Devore, Holland, Crowthor, Kidd, and Morrison, Messrs H. G. Wado, (supervising architect), T. Cottor (city solicitor), Supt. Hughos (Fir^Brigado,) .). Boveridgo (assistant ongineer), W. Bninixton(WaterworksEngineer),Dr. Bond (Hospital Surgeon), H. Garland (Socretary Hospital' Board), Major Shepherd, Captain Isaacs (City Guards), Rev. D. Bruce, Cap tain Puyno(A Battery of Artillery), and the representatives of tho press.

When tho last course had been cleared away His VVousiiip the Mayor proposed in succession tho toasts of "Hor Majesty tlio Qncon," " H.R.H. the Princo of Wale»," anil "His Excellency tho Governor," which wore drunk with brimming glasses and loyal onthusiasm.

Sir Frederick Wiutaker, in proposing tho toast of " Tho Army, Navy, and Volußtcors," said that a groat many years ago ho was a Major of Militia, and as ho still hold tho commission, ho felt rather diliidont in proposing virtually his own health, The* army and navy had proved thoir serviceability time after time, and as for the Voluntoors, ho admitted with rogrot that in this colony at all events they had novor beon fairly treated—not even, by his own Government. Now that wo had undortakon our own defences, it was incum bent upon us to placo the Volunteer service in a state of the highest possible efficiency. That thoy were worthy of confidence and fit to ctand side by side with tho " regulars," Now South Wales, in her rocent noble action, had abundantly proved.

Lioutonant-Colonel Lyon, in responding, contended that the Soudan Campaign established the fact that there was no decline of valour on the part of the British soldior. As for the navy, it was the pride and tho first defence of England, and the British eailor of to-day was a worthy successor of those men who had fought with Nolson.

Major SuEriiEKU replied for the Volun teers, and in doing so he said that the New Zealand Volunteers enjoyed tbe proud distinction of having boon the first under, the British flag to enter into action. The Volunteers of the Auck land district were a splendid body of men, and he felt proud of them. The new corps were making good progress, and several of them were displaying noteworthy zeal. During the recent encampment at Papatoi toi the Volunteers as a body behaved re markably well, and reflected credit upon the whole district.

The Mayor gavo the toast of "The Members of the Legislative Council and General Assembly," and in doing so com mented upon the internal dissension which had always thwarted the action of the Auckland members. He thought that their motto should bo, " Auckland first, and the colony afterwards."

Sir F. Whitakeb, in responding for the Legislative Council, said that during the ensuing session he would be happy to render any Parliamentary service towards the city—that was within the city.

Sir G. M. O'Rorke, in replying for the House of Representatives, heartily recipro cated the sentiment of " Auckland first, and the colony afterwards," and hoped to Bee the Auckland members act upon a common ground of combination. During the 26 sessions he had attended, the interests of Auckland had ever been uppermost in his heart, and they should continue so till the close of his Parliamenuaiy career. He trusted to soe the Mayor ere long in Parlia ment.

His Worship then apologised for the absence of Sir George Grey, who, for the last 15 or 16 years, had made it a rule to abstain from attendance at public dinners. Mr Thos. Peacock proposed " Success to the Free Library and Art Gallery, " in the absence of Sir George Grey. Ho felt pleased to have been privileged, while Mayor, to take a prominent part in the inauguration of the Free Public Library, and he felt more gratified still to know how steady had been its growth in usefulness and popularity. Ho hailed with pleasure also the indication of an intention on the part of the Council to establish in connection with the Library a lending branch, which was a necessary development ot all such institutions. When he had in mind the distinction attained by our two Art Societies and the veiy high standard of efficiency attained by our Choral Society, he felt sure that the cultivation of art in Auckland was so marked that tie erection of a suitable art gallery could be no longer delayed. -• -.: -. ..

Sir G. M. O'Robke proposed " Tho Har bour Board,' and after eulogizing Aucki land'd unrivalled maritime position, and hinting at its future commercial importance, he commended tho toast to the company with tho remark, "Auckland—ono of the fairest havons in the world."

Mr G. W. Owek acknowledged the toast. The Mayor gave tho toast of "The Society of Arts," in reference to which he drily remarkod that he was artful enough not to say much. Mr J. M. Clark (President of the Society Df Arts), in replying, accepted tho forvour with which tho toast had been honoured aB indicative df the general interest of the company in art. After referring with pleasure to the steady progress which both local Art Societies were making in member ship and quality of work turned out, heepoko with pleasurable anticipation of tho open ing of the projected Art Gallery, and ex pressed the confident hope that a school of art would bo established in connection with

The Mayor proposed " Tho Chamber of Commerce and tho Presidont of that body suitably replied. The remaining toasts were as follow :— "Tho Architects," proposed by Mr J. M. Clark, and responded to by MrH. G. Wade on behalf of Messrs Graingor and D'Ebro ; "The Contractors," proposed by Mr T. Peacock, M.H.R. (these gentlemen sei t an apology through Mr J. Reid for non attondanco); "His Worship the Mayor," proposed in eulogistic terms by Mr J. M. Clark, ond responded to by His Worship ; "Tho Ladies," proposed by Cr. Dignan, and responded to by Mr Boveridgo ; " Tho Pross," proposed by tho Mayor, and responded to by the representatives of the daily papers. Tho remainder of the ovoning was given ovor to conviviality.

CITY COUNCIL.

The ordinary weekly meeting of the City Council was held last evening. There were present: His Worship the Mayor (Mr W. R. Waddel), in the chair, Crs. Goldie, Burns, Morrison, Masefiold, Connolly, Dig' nan, Dovoro, Cooper, Crowther, Holland, La Uoche, Waymouth, Montague, Upton, Garrctt, Kidd.

CoiißEsroNDKNOE.—Letters wero received and dealt with a3 follows :-(1) From the Colonial Secrotary, admitting the desira bility of passing an Act vesting the Auck land Domain in the Corporation, as requested in a letter from the Council: Received.- (2) Prom the Secrotary of the Gas Company, respecting the proposal to widen Franklin Road. His directors would be glad to meet the Council in the desire to widen the road, provided that the Council would deliver 100 loads of scoria for a retaining wall. The Engineer reported that the offer was a rea sonable one. The cost would be pbout £31 10s: Referred to Streets Committee.—(3) From F. G. Edwards, requesting permis sion to retain the upright posts which ho had erosted to keep larrikins off his veran dah, and which the Building Surveyor re quired him to remove, as being contrary to tho regulations: Referred to the Streets Committeo; no action to bo taken on tho summons about to be taken out by tho Inspector in the meantime.—(4) From Hancock and Co., requesting attention to tho state of the footpath in front of the Waverley : Referred to the Streots Com mittee.—(s) From R. W. Moody, respect ing drainage near his property in Kybor Pass: Engineer instructed to sco to the drain.—(6) From Devoro and Cooper, claim ing cost of damage done to Mr Lennox's verandah through a horse with cart attached being startled by the steam street roller, and causing them to collide with the verandah post: Fe ferred to tho Legal Committeo. — (7) From M. Casey, requesting the Council to make some arrangement' by which the Marketrefuse could be lifted every morning, as the smell was something terrible, and could actually bo " felt" : Agreed that Mr Casey be allowed to remove the rofuse as often as ho thought proper, provided there is no additional charge.—(B) From W. Lovatr, asking for an additional allowanoe of £10 on tho contract for caitago of water pipos. He had tendered for a certain amount, but had been put to extra expense through having been compelled to cart them via Knrangahape Road, owing to tho roads in Freeman's Jsay being in such a bad stato : Tho Council declined to ontertain the claim.—(9) From Thomas Conßtablo, complaining of the loss to which he was put by Mr Fallon being allowed to keep his hoarding in Hobson-street erected for so long a period. He had lost one tenant, and would probably lose two othors in consequence. Ho believed the hoarding was kept there to oblige a bill-posting com pany, and woo not required by Mr Fallon. Tho Engineer reported that tho permit would not expire till Thursday, 23rd proximo : Agreed that tho permit should not bo extended beyond that time.

Petition. -Cr. Montague presented a petition from business people in Durham stroot West, requesting that two gas lamps bo placed in that thoroughfare.—Received, and referred to the Streets Committee.

Strkkts Committkk,—This Committeo recommended as follows: - Petition from residonts Wood-street, ro drainage: That tho City Engineer's report be adopted, and copy forwarded to petitioners. — Petition from residents Upper Swanson-Btreet, re cutting-down, etc. : That reply be sent that tho petition will be considered in connection with the works in Lower Hobson street.—Letter from Mrs Wells, ro works East-street: Committee have no recommen dation to mnke. — Petition from residents Dundonald-etreet, re rilling in, etc. : Com mittco cannot recommend extensive works at this season of the year, but suggest that temporary repairs, as recommended by the Engineer, be authorised — Lettjr from James Dacre, re Tweed-street: That reply be sent that Council are prepared to accept the additional width, but aro not recommended to pur chase.—Letter from E. Ansell re defective drainage, Grafton Koad: Committee report that City Engineer has attended to the nuisance complained of.—Letter from A. Vorrall re Lincoln-street: That reply be sent that until the street is permanently formed, what is possible to be done will be done.—Letter from W. Roberts re claim, Arthur-stree' : That the earth be slopsd or cost of sloping be paid.—Petition from residents lower Wyndbam - street re drainage : That work be done in terms of Engineer's recommendation.—Motion, No. 980 (Cr. Montague), re crossing Victoria street : Committee cannot recommend the same.—Petition from residents Richmond Road re water supply: At present the Council are not in possession of mains to supply same.—Letter from R. D. Giles and others re nuisance from urinals, &c, Market: That closet be removed and urinal only remain. — Letter from J, M. Philaon, offering earth from allot ment, Wellesley-street: That reply bo sent that tho Council have no present use for the earth. —Letter from Grey and Mit chell re footpotb, Un ion -street: That the work be done in terms of Engineer's recom mendation, viz., that ground be cut out opposite new building, and eloped well out on both sides, at a cost of about £30.— Letter from C. W. Cave (for Daniel Curtin) re allotment, Kokoby-st root: That more earth be tilled into this allotment when the Bums is available in tholoculity.—Letter from J. and T. Mason re right-of-way, Karanga hape Road: Committee recommend that 3 feet be granted, running parallel with the back of allotments fronting Karangaha^ j Road, provided the applicants will alsegivo 3 feet, making altogether 6 feet asked for.— Letter fiom W. J. Elliott, re Rokeby-street: Committee recommend that the sum of £5 be paid, without prejudice.—Cr. Devore contended that an injustice would be done to Mr Roberts by the work in Arthur-street, unless steps were provided, fence reorected, and the earth sloped. The clause was, therefore, referred back to the Committee for re-consideration.—The clause respecting Mason's right-of-way was referred back, on Cr. Burns's motion, while it was also agreed, on Cr. Crowther's motion, to refer tho clause respecting Cave's letter re Curtin's allotment for fuller consideiation. — Cr. Upton moved that i2O be offered for Mr Dacre's strip of land in Tweed-street, but this clauso was also sent back to the Committee —In reply to Cr. Montague, the Chairman of tbe Streets Committee said the Engineer advised them that tho gradient in Victoria-street was too steep for an asphalt crossing. Tho report was adopted in its amended form.

Plans. —Plans and specifications of Brown and Douglas streets works were laid on the table.

Drains.—The by-law on this subject was confirmed.

Crossing. —Cr. Aickin was to have movod, " That the crossing in Queen atreet, at the northern corner of Shortland street already authorised, be at once pro ceeded with." In the absence of Cr. Aickin, the motion was adjourned till the noxt ordinary meeting. Rating Powers.—Cr, fiovore was to have moved: " That the Town Clerk prepare a report showing the scope and effect of Sir Julius Vogel's proposals to extend and alter the present powers of rating pro perties within boroughs." At the request of the mover, the motion was deferred till next meeting.

NEWMARKET MAYORALTY.

Mr John McColl Before tUo Bw^' MnJoHKMcCo, t> Tcandidato for " Mayoralty of Newmarket, add «■» burgesses at the Newmarket Hall w tog. MrJohnJen^^^^ chair, and said though ha » partisan, ho bespoke for Mr uJL,, m » hearing. There was aa Wift a fait Scotchman, and an Irishman S*l n a and lot the best man win thf> field, Mr McColl, in the' course n f remarks, mentioned that he t^ f l h« a resident in Newmarket for la been when he was not posted of very £ Mt v 8' Iho people of Newmarket had JL tonA plenty of employment, and had lf«7 ", hta to payo his way along, and now he hi h? time to do a littlo for the peooln «ad the market. Without interdbT °f New' pnragement to the other in the field, he thought t?f*e« other gentlemen in the diitrict mi u^°me been got to stand for the ffi^'I*. lion of Mayor of Newmarket Tt W length of time that some of th., the candidates had been on the El / refent jealousies had arisen, and he had"i? li, tt'8 better to get a new man. S om 7?° Ughti' one of the candidatesi tlu" 8 H" tliat he, the candidate, would hn» lllm over. Ho (the speaker) had V**. saying that there would at L^T^ other candidate. Mr McColl tW ■ one to deal with local matter2^ teps that had been taken r3 to water supply. If elected, h Pl°,i§ the deavour to get the Government toff? trontago of the railway proner° T^ the leases, so that the district couK lon 8 venue in rates. If other reserve * re" leased, the taxes would produce fJo .*?» revenue of at a least £327 perannm!, , a with the rates from the uZ T&* ' way, would produce £400 ncr ml ■ sufficient to pay the inC^Ti loan tor water supply Tfi« +*. 1 & of the district would be «KTyi £400 as,at present, and the &» tween the present and protective r^ C' would pay the interest onToS"? 1 however, had not been Bufficient'+ n ' out the whole scheme of dl&j water Bupply without increased ''tint- Besides drainage and wat*. tl^&fc deficient in street lighting, whichT o u require to be gone into by the bornnA Another thing was .the e xt i n o ft £' paths. He had tried for tefl years toX continuous footpath from Nowmarkt \ Auckland, but had been unZSf v elected, he would endeavour tosecuwki andalsotheasphaltingoftbemaiSri He referred to the necessity of previSa respectable telephone and post-office ft disagreed with Mr Suiter that the esta'bliSi ment of the railway workshops was a Z take, but it was to be regretted that Info 200 men employed in these workshop did not reside in the district, but cams to work every morning In the train! The Government possessed a,consid^ able area beyond tho line suitable for sites for working men's cottages ' Thia land should be sold or leased on long leases and the railway employes induced to live there, which would have the effect of brine. ing 200 consumers into the district,' and the residence of the men near the works would be advantageous. He considered that a portion of the central reserve should be kept as site for Council offices, fee bri gade station, and cab stand. They should urge on tho matter of tramway extension to the district. It would reduce tie price of communication and bring population to tho district. One of the candidates had taken credit to himself for doinß much for the district and the matter of the erection of a public hall, but he read a subscription list shomng who wore the gentlemen vho had subscribed on that occaeion. He (Mr McColl) had raised a subscription of £50 as a subsidy for the erection of a boys' echool in the district, With reference to Mr Suiter's accusation that he (Mr McColl) had. refused: to attend a deputation to the Minister of Public Works, he explained that le had received no notice of the deputation till an hour before it was to moot the iMinister. He was then in working clothee, and re futed to go and be made a catepaw of, If elected Mayor, he would occupy the position without fee or reward,' After answering a number of questions, Mr Me- Coll returned thanks for the patienthcaring that had been given to him. Mr Keetloy proposed a heaity vote of thanks to Mr McColl for hi» manly speech. He was glad that there hadibecn no personalities; This was carried, and the meeting terminated with a vote of thanks to the chair. '

FAREWELL CONVERSAZIONE TO MR FERGUSON.

A farewell conversazione to ".lie ' Fergu son, late assistant to the Rev. j'lr Carrie's at St. Andrew's Church, was held in tha Choral Hall last evening.1 There was a large attendance. Tea was provided bj the ladies of-the congregation, and tie aftei meeting took the form of a inuuoal enter tainment, interspersed with speeches. The Revs. Fraser, McCallum, Runciman, and Carrick testified to the zeal ex hibited by Mr Ferguson .in pursu ance of his Christian duties, and ex pressed a hope that be wd'uld prosper in the future. The R3V. Mr Carrick said that the relations existing between MrFerguson and himself had been a constant pleasure to him, both publicly and privately. Wishes had been expressed for Mr Ferguson's re turn, but he could not join inthto, becauK Mr Ferguson had assured him'that then! was little likelihood of his returnx rates en account of feeble health. However, if w chanced to change his mind, and chanced U think more highly of New Zealana, he {Mi Carrick) would be the first to hail him bad with welcome. He then referred to th( good work Mr Ferguson had done in con nection with the Bible dak He ;m t young man gifted above others of bis age and Bhould have a good, prolperpun, anc useful career. Mr Carrick then presentoj Mr Ferguson with a" pnrse, of ™Irt! sovereigns, as a token of,, oateen from the congregation, at large,. Mr Fergu son replied, expressing Tito thanks for thj gift, and also for the kfo& Mnhmenteanl expressions of go&dwill that had DM) uttered. Considering the short penodduroß which he had been connected with t» church, he could not have expected sucn I gift, but it waa true that "the giftswe leas expect we value the more.". #r Ferguson then referred to his connection' Witt Mr Carrick, from whiclv he -m » rived much pleasure and profit, >« remarked that his relations-with the con gregation had at all tii««H""fi Ing to himself. He only hoped tha AM with whom he |would have W «wi?te " the future would meet him ■in a. m* spirit. Ho had intended to,remain in »• colonies for three months, but Macs tended tbe time to three years-.Be'»» was about to return to Edinburgh for tM purpose of completing bis stnoiee- Ferguson concluded anudet gw*g plauso. During the evening the follow* musical programme was&one,, ft? D-?. «rae song, "The Fairest Flower," choir j«»& "Messmates,' Mr George; «»&■„)& Herrin," Mrs Culpan ;'pwno 8010, w»» Caprice Acrion," Miss Reeves; song. ■«« Warrior Bold," Mr Cottereß j duet «; Wort Thou in the Cauld Blast, 'M',,^ wick and Miss Tait; qrtfJj, Wha' Hae," Mrs Culpan, Mta TW. Jg Menzies and Tait ; song, "A Mros»J for a' That," MrMeozies; song,' Wens" No More," Mrs Culpan ! P.%%°'S; faDtasia, American airs, Miss M. wTw fa seng, "Flora Macdonald's I*>ffiJS s Tait song, " Dork.in's Night "MrO*« part song? "Raise Again, the Bold ««J choir. The choir was under tbe.tod mW of MrW. Culpan, who also played^everau companiments. Proceedings closed wi the singing of " Auld Lang Syne. .

INVESTMENT OF GOVERNMENT INSURANCE FUNDS.

WKUiNOWWi this day. The Colonial Treasurer has dtewt*^ letter to the Chairman of the Fmtf^ Committee of the Government ABim™ Association to the effect that W«E it derirablo that the Association *^ come to an agreement with we . ( _ ment as to the nature of ™ - m , ment of the funds of. the He proposes that the Board sha be»™ [, to four classes of investments, **£. loans on policies, (2) purchase oM»o ment securities, (3) debenture«£ ~) parliamentary authority by local 6MW loans on moit^age of »«ehoM Ifffti and that for any Investments ouW^ four classes, Board shall obtaio e^ authority from Oovernor-fe-Councu. Treasurer suggests that the invest at least two-fifths gJffc&BNg ' in Government securities. J, ■■ ■•.::~-t-.

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laetlimu T. 0. RICHARDSON] [T. M. JACKSON TO-MORROW, By ordor of tho Mortgagee. FIVE-ROOMED COTTAGE AND ALLOTMENT, COBDEN-STREET, NEWTON Messrs RICHARDSON AND JACKSON Hive rccolved ing'mcliona to sell at thoir Auction Mart, Durham street west, oaSatur- ' day, 6th June, at 12 o'clock, by order of the I Second Mortgage, < PART OP ALLOTMENTS 8 and 9, of Su'o-rlivision of T,or 10, fjee. 7, Suburbs of Auckland, havint; a front Mite of 2,") foot G Indies to Cohdon-stroC', with ii-Uoomcd Cottage, 2 minutes' from 'Train lUii-i. RICHARDSON ;md JACKSON, 81) Queen .street, ami Dm ham-el root West, " I r. c. nicniAuiisiiN.] [t. m. jacksok. TUESDAY, JUNE !>. By oidor of tho Mortgagee. FOUR-ROOMF.D HOUSE k GROUNDS, SITUATED AT KIN(iSLANI), 3 minutes' Walk from Railway Station, MESSRS RICirARDSON & JACKSON tHavo bi-nn favoured with instructions to Sell by Public Avici ion. Nt (h-.ir ,M,irt, Durham-atrcot West, on Tuesday, !>th Juno, in r.' o'clock, THAT NEWLY-ERECTED FOUR UOOMKI) COTTAUK, Mtuatcd Ith Avenue. Kinyislniul Kstut \ buinK Lot St. 1 of subdivision of lota 176 ami —, now let at Sa per wcok. UICIIARDSQX & JACKSON. 81, Qneon-ftrcot, ami Dnrhtim strcot Wost. F. O. KirHAl!!>Sl>Sl [*• M- IACKSOS I'REMMINARV NOTICE, ivjii ACRES 2 ROODS. I'ARISII OV WAIUKU EE3T, 1N T THE COUisTY OF EDEN. RICHARDSON & JACKSON H.ive received inaiructions to soil, nt their Auction Mart, Durham-street West, on In day. Juno IS, QO^( -fcllES OF LAND, of good OiV \> quality, mostly laid down in gross, and aomo bush. Tho land in wi-11 situated. hay- Ing frontago to tt><> Wniuku Hond, and navigable oreek at the back. Tho property is capiblo of carrying 100 shoep. Further particulars In future advertisements. RICHARDSON & JACKSON, Auctioneers, 81, Queen-street, and Durham-strcot West. W. S. COCnBANK.] [JAS. DACBE. MONDAY, J.UN.E Bth. COTTAGES, PONSONBY. COTTAGE, HELENSVILLE, The Subscribers will Sell by Auction at their Rooms (Jueeo-Btrect, on Monday, Juno Bth. TWO WELL-FINISHED COTTAGES of Six Rooms, each. City Water laid on, Let to Good Tonants. Situated in Richmond Road, Ponaonby. ono lot below Mr lields. on tha right hand side. A COMFOUTABIiK COTTAGE containing Six Rooinn. well-built, erected on Allotment 1, Block 3. Helonsvlllo Township, 50ft frontage Well Situutcd, close to Railway Station and School. SAMUEL COCHRANB and SON, Auctioneers, W. 3, COCUKANEI fjAMES DACBB MONDAY, JUNE 15. VALUABLE FREEHOLD CITY PROPERTIES. THE TWO CORNER ALLOTMENTS FRONTING VICTORIA-STREET AND HIGH-STREET. ALLOTMENT, HIGH-STREET. FOUR ALLOTMENTS, HIGH-STREET. FOUR ALLOTMENTS, BEACH ROAD. FOUR ALLOTMENTS, JERMYN STREET. ALLOTMENT, BANK-STREET. The Subscribes have received instructions from tho Trustees to sell by public auction, at their Rooms, Qucon-streot, on Monday, June 15, at 12 o'clock, THOSE TWO VALUABLE BUSINESS SITES, situate at each corner of Hlgh-st. and Victorla-streot East, having frontage of 31 feet 1 inches and 31 foot to Victoria Btreet, and 50 feet frontage oach to High-3treot. ALLOTMENT 1, having 30 feet frontage to Victoria-street. ALLOTMENT 3 81. 0. and T, having 23 feet oaoh frontase to High-street, with all Buildings orcctcd thereon. Tho above property adjoins the Greyhonnd Hotel, and is siuuuo only a Cow feot from Qucen atreet. la at prosent occupied by Messrs Roth and Mackie. THAT LARGK BLOCK OF LAND situate close to tho railway workshop?. Beach Road, divided into 1 Lntaench 39 feet 7 inches frontage to tho Beach Road, by 110 feet deep, and 1 Lots oach 38 feot 1 inclus trcntago to Jermyn-street, by 120 feet deep. Those Allotments are situate in cloao proxi mity to tho rail »oy workahopa, acd fronting as they do ono of the main outlets of the city, tnoy cannot fail to become in v very short timo of very groat valno. PART OF ALLOTMENT IS, Bank-stroet, 31 feot frontage situate immediately bohind tho Northorn Club. For. plans and furthor information apply to SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. TUESDAY, JUNE 9, At Noon. J. R. RANDERSON Will sell by publio auction, at Mercantile Cham ber?, as above, miIAT SPLENDID FREEHOLD A. having a frontage of 30ft. to tho New North Road, byia depth of 160 ft., on which is erected a, two-Btor/block of Shops, suitable for any busi ness. It consists of two large Shops, together with dweilings oft five and six rooms respec tively. Also, Large two story double-fronted Store, with verandah and alx-roomed Dwelling, on Lease hold Allotment, 47 years, at a ground rent of £3 per annum. Also, CORNER STORE, Victoria Avenue and Evelyn Btreet, Shop and three rooms on lease hold allotment, 60 years at £8 per annum. Allot ment, 33 x 100. J-ROOMEDVHRANDAH COTTAGE, Evelyn Btreet and Victoria Aveuuo; good view ; stands high. Leasehold allotment, 60 years at £5 10a per annum. TUESDAY, JUNE 9. HUNTER & NOLAN Witt, HOLD THEIP. «T BEKLY SALE AT THE NEWMARKET YARDS, Junction of Great South and Onehunga Roads, OF FAT AND STORE STOCK, DAIRY COWB, SHEEP. AND PIGS, Also, 30 LONG-WOOL EWHS, WELL FOR WARDKD LAMBS. DURHAM YARDS. FOR SALE, at the Durham Yarda, every Tuesday, at 11 o'olook, HIDES, TALiLOW, WOOL, and SKINS. HUNTER & NOLAN TP B A 0 O 0 X, a OPTICIAN, MATHEMATICAL AND NAUTICAL INSTRUMENT MAKER, SHORTLAND-BTREKT. ALWAYS IN STOCK- Bpeutftoloa and Eyo-glasues of every klnfl an accurato fit guaranteed Opora Glasses of superior quality TsloHcopea, JUnocular Field Glasses anfl Microscope;!, powerful and oheap TnoodoUtea, Mining. CompaßßOO, Drainage Levels Abney Lflvela. Prismatic Compasaoß Drawing Inrcfraroonts, Scales, Parallol Rulers Ships' Logo Bextnota, Coiupassos, Blnnaolo Barometers, Thormoraotorß, Hydrometerg HSeotrio BelJn. Batteries, and Fittings Magnotio f.na uialvanio Medical Maohlnes Kaglo he toms and Slides, Hand Magniflors Stereos* Sltflos, Graph oscopeg Bteam.GCuuisa and Tublng.Sallnometeni Amateur Phif ographlo CBmorsa JTJBT REOKTVBD—SeIf-regtotßrlng Aneroid Baramos«r» nTßianMiNsa o» stsiys1 kind bhpaibiDi 4pprotfi vnp osT-oswiaß. MUSIC, Portraits, Landscapes, etc., lithographed In Miniature and Coltran BrAßOßlce. - *



/COUNTRY CATTLE BALES \j Waiuku—Saturday, June 6 Pokeno—Monday, Juno 15 Drury—Wednesday, Juno 17 Papakura—Wednesday, June 21 ALFRED BUCKLAND. TUESDAYS. VHB HAYMARKBV SALE 07 WOOL, SHEHPBKXNB, HIDES, TALLOW, HAY. and STRAW. eaoh TUESDAY, at U o'olook. ALFRED BUOKLAND, THURSDAY, JUNE 10, At 1 o'Clock p.m. THE REMUERA YARDS. For salo, on Thursday noxt, Juno 10th, at Ono o'clock, DAIRY COWS, STORE CATTLE 200 Woll-fattod Cattlo 1000 Fat and Storo Shoop Fat and Storo Piga. FOR SALE—A food Suburban Butcher's jJuslnOßS. ALFRED BUCKLAND. MONDAY, JUNE 8, At 11 o'Cloek. SALVAGE ! i QALVAGE ! ! SALVAGE ! 1 LATE FIRE AT MESSRS OWEN & GRAHAM'S. B. TONKS & CO., In conjunction with G. W. BINNEY, Have boon instructed to sell by auction, on MONDAY, JUNE 8, At 11 o'clock, ON THE PREMISES OF MESSRS OWEN & GRAHAM (The scone of tho late lire). A TDORTION OF THE QALVAGE I.S DEPARTMENT B, COMI'KISINiI GENEIUL CLOTHING SHIRTS, TIES BELTS, SCAHFS, UATS SILK UANDKERCBIEFB &c, &c. &c. On Account of Whom it May Concern. r, c. cakr] [b. d. tonks WEDNESDAY, JUNE 11, At 12 o'clock. piT V "DROPERTY ALBERT-STREET. CONCRETE DWELLING-HOUSES AND SHOP. B, TONKS k CO. Havo boon instructed to soil by auction on Wcdnosday, tho 11th Juno, at 12 o'clock, mnE THREE CONCRETE DWEL LING HOUSES with SHOP attached, contain ing 3 rooms oach, and lot at a weekly rental of £3 15a, situated in Albort-stroot, adjoining tho Salvation Army Barracks, leased from tho City Council for 50 years from tho Ist April, 1881, at the low ground rent of £30 por annum. The above Property ia admirably situated in close proximity to Queen-atreot, trams passing overy four minutes. Gas and water laid on throughout. TEAy Unrivalled /0) B /O7 OU R/ffl lmh/ TEA I /0/ 'BOUNDINB Ay " //y/ Strength / AMD 4IIGH QUALITY. T> OVAL MAIL LINE OP OOACHBft ALTERATION OF TIME-TABLX. The Royal Mall Coaoh (carrying possengenl trill, on and after 6th October, 1533, and until farther notice, run to the following Tm» TABUS I— Leave Cambridge for Hamilton Jnnotion Rail way Station daily at 5Jb a.m.; returning from Station to Cambridge on arrival of Train from Auckland. Leave Hamilton tor Te Aroha on Monday* Wednesdays, and Fridays on arrival of Train from Auckland; returning; from Te Aroha on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Satnrdayß, at 7 a.m. catching the 2 o'olook Train at HamUUlB Junc tion tor Auckland, Booking Omen ( Owynna's Hotel, Hamilton West | Coloman i Hotel re Aroha; and at my Premises, Kixkwood »nd LaKe-BtreetßjCambridge. n w-,^ *""• X- CARTER, Proprletoi Can: bridtra. October 1883. Pasaenuers Bookafi at U. n. Hayr and Con HiKh-Btroet. Auckland. rpELEGRAPH LINE OF COAOHEsT IMPORTANT NOTICE TO TOURISTS AND OTHERS. .Wl sv,£°rter be Ka to announce that on an>J after TUESDAY, 29th January, 1884, ho wia Run a Coach through to the Hot Lakes, Ohlno mutn (conveying Passengers and Parcels). leav ing Cambridge on TUESDAYS and THURS DAYS, at 7 a.m., returning from the Lakes on WKD'NESDAYS and FRIDAYS, at 7 a.m. Sinelo Fares, £115a; or Return Tioketa, avail able for ono woek after dato of Issue, £3. AH I'nssnnKora to bo Booked at tho Office tv.'foro leaving I Hii;;Kioa and Secldio-Homes, with experienced I drivers, to order on tha shortest notice. Order? I by Telegram or Letter promptly tttaoded to. I Cambridge, J*«uary 43.1351. I Passongers Booked at H. H. H&vr and Cos., i Hlfh-Btteet, AuoMana.



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SHEETINGS, /a \ ~°~ and // \ \ DRESS GOODS in MANCHESTER /o'/ \ profuse variety. / / \Z\ goods /^ / \rA -o / / »^G.: \ rf\ \ of all descriptions / / i§l> \ -jo \ Ladies can have /£ I dfc'' \CP \ we cannot be /O / \ , ft \ their Dresses , 100 I Conduct \Q, \ i -i beaten. / / \ "2- \ made on the / <*< their busi- \ ,- \ —o — /O / \ \ premises. „ / / ness on principles \ O \ Try our T / \*\ . . SHILLING/ £/ °f Strictest illtegrity ' \%\ ■ » * FLANNEL /-J / niavkin o all §'oods as low as\ \ /-jC" /possible, and in plain figures,\ O \ I making no second price. \ \ / DRAPERS, &C 204 & 206 QUEEN ST. \ N.B.—We beg to thank the public for the very liberal patronage accorded to us since commencing business in February, and hope by reasonable prices and civility to customers to prove that the confidence reposed in us has not been misplaced.



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Q HOOTING SEASON, 1885 GUNS!! GUNS!! GUNS!! D. EVITT, GUNMAKKH, 251, QUEKN STHKKT, AUCKLAND. Tho advertiser hnvinsc a vory larao stock of 3una. both lirce eh-ln,ulin.s- and Aluzxlo-loiid nfr. lias roinii k.-.i Ihoin .it v considerable RBUUCTION FJK CASUI. g fl Slnprlolnrrol Guns front .. •• 017 jj I).iul>le-lm.rri'.l II.U UuiiH from .. 115 0 SiiiKlo-biirrul H.L. Guns from ..500 Curtis and lUrvoy's Host Quality IHiiinnmlUrainUunpowdor.. I 1) (Id per lv. FIT Gunpowder Ila Oil „ Shot Os fiid „ Cartridge Caeen. 12 KUiiKO,ss,fJß. and 7.1 por 100. Eviciiy Otiieu Kind oi' Hiiootino Matkhiai, KyUAU.v Chh.U1. ELKY'S CENTRAL FIBK CAItTKIDaiCS, 12 Kuago, loaded with tho New K.C. I'owdtr. aUNWOUK OF KVKRY DESCRIPTION DONE PROMPTLY and EFFICIENTLY. IMPOUTHH OF PAiN'd CKLKBBATKD FIRKWOUICS. D. EVITT, GUNMAKEIt AND IMPORTER, 251 — QUKKNSTUKET, AUCKLAND, — 251 Wholcsalo and Uotail, IarSKND FOll PltlCE LIBT3. JB. B L A I X 1 B, • VIOTOIUASTWCBT, IMPORTER OT BUILDKKS1 & FURNISH ING IRONMONGERY Direct i-kom MANuricrrußXiia, Him (or Sale, »t bow Hatct- Carpenters' Tools Nulls. Looks, Hlngea Kitchen Ratines Register Grates, in frreat Variety Marble and enamelled Slate MintelplMM Largest Slock in Auckland Marble, Electroplate, Curb, and other Fendtn Galvanized Iron, Sheet L«ad, and Zlst 31ate, Commit, and Plaster INSPECTION INVITE** TOHN HUCHANIN, WHOLESALE GROCER, TEA, COFFEE, & SPIOE MERCHANT, CUSTOMS-STREET. AUW-. aND, Tolrerr.iih AridreMi I Telephone Extbaii**. " KaKlo," AnokUvuJ. I No. 6* The AdTHrtHor desires ipcclnl attention to l.h Celobratod Brands of BLENDES INDIA AND CtVJiA TEAS. Since thoir Introduction the gro-itly incroaioii demand for thorn subitnntlally provee thoir oxcollonce, and confirm! the high •stoom which the Public hay« Jmtly accorded Wiom. The following dlstfcT^ - —ttdn »11 bear his Trade Murk on tho labels, and are packed In lib and Jib paoketi, also In 61b, 101b, and 401b tins, vli i— BLENDED INDIA AND CHINA TEAS. HOUSEHOLD COUNTKSB DUCHESS PRINCSBB EMPRESS Brand*. BLBNDED PURE INDIAN TEAi. VICEROY ZEMINDAE BPREADEAQLE BAKING AND YEAST POWDERS. These Powders, slnoe thoir Introduction, hare been accorded by the publio the re ooptlon thoir excellence doeorvee, and only require a trial to bo moro universally nood. Attention it requested to the following analytical report:— "Laboratory, Hobnon-stmet. Auckland, June 13,1881.-I havo Biimpled the Baking Powdnr In ttao bulk, prcpurod by Mr John Buchanan, Mor ohant, An-ltlnnd, and have analysed theenmo, i»d find Uie conntltuonts puro and wollpropor tlonod. The result provos thin artlolo to b« raporior to uny'clihor Imported or colonldlls prepared that has been submitted tome,«'\dl oan. therefore, confldently recommend It t<> the public—(Signed) J. A. Fomd, Colonial An&lnt." Kash tin bean his Reglstere* trad* Mark. Sold by Grocera and Storekeepers Gentrellj. Tho STOCK of »ENKRAL OROCRRT find Ollniim'n Stores ooioprlsos a Splendid Assort DQint, which la constantly bolng replonißhed bi Importations from Kuropeao, Aaieriaan, »oi Australian Market*. JUST REOMVDD, XX 8,8. BUCEPHALUS, from CalontU. via Molbourne, 200 DRUMS BULK CASTOR OIL, Catalogues on Application. To those about to oommenoe bueinese, attention Is drawn to tbs great advantage of being in a position to offer tbs Celebrated and Popular Brands of Spread Eagle Teas, Baking and Yeast Powders, etc., and to secure other special liidiio* manti whioh I am prepared to •ffer, TOHN "OUOHANAH, WHOLBBALH GROCKR, OUBTOMB-BTREET, Al XU. T IGHT HARNESS HORSES, SADDLE JLJ HORRKS. and all kinds of SPRING VTCRTCI.KH. Hired. BouKht, and Sold, at OROWTHKR'S VICTORIA STABLES' WKriliESiaiY-aTBEBT. TLLUSTRATED and Plain Business and A Address) Cards Kngraved on Plate f»"5 Mnted^Uho Star Offleo._ iTNSCRIPTIONS on Gold, Silver, and