PHYLLOXERA IN NEW SOUTH WALES.

With reference to the spread of this pest since it first appeared in a vineyard at CamclsH, belonging to a German the following appears i» the Garden and Field:—

"Only about 100 vines were at tacked in 1885, and the cost of destroying them would have been very little indeed. The owner, by some blind fatality, was re commended to try and stdp the spreading flood by placing sand around each vine, at very great expense, it is said, until the Government could find time to decide what to do in the matter. Then a bill was passed, which appears to have been invalid, and the Ministry went to sleep. Nothing farther has been done during two years, and the phylloxera has utterly destroyed two formerly very profitable vineyards, besides spreading to others. The so tolled 'expert' who pronounced the insect to be phylloxera—which it un doubtedly is—was the one who also recom mended the palliative measure of sanding a few vines, and now another lot of ' experts ' recommend that ' some of the remedies which have proved to be so efficacious' in Europe should be tried at Camden. Now ifc is very extraordinary that these ' ex perts ' in South Wales should be acquainted with,' efficacious remedies' that have been j adopted in the European vineyards, whilst j the owners of those selfsame vineyards are I despairingly seeking for a cure, and whilst; the Government of France would gladly give i any sum under £100,000 for an effectual extermination of the phylloxera. It is true that several hundreds of persons have claimed the reward, but not one has received ifc, simply because the ulleged cure has E roved a failure. Flooding with water | as been effectual when flooding was possible, and a few other plans that were suggested would have been' adopted, were the expense and labour of j applying the remedy very far beyond the j value of the vineyard. It should be re membered that thousands of acres of "vines in France hare been devastated with phylloxera, and that it would be hopeless to attempt to stamp it out by destroying all the vines. It is altogether another thing in Australia. Lees than two years ago the whole area affected was not over a quarter of an acre. Now it is possibly under ten acres; next'year if the ,':curative process fails--as it certainly will—there may be a thousand acres phylloxerated, and very j shortly all the vines in Australia will be- j come diseased. It is the duty of isew i South Wales to stamp out the phylloxera at once. She owes it not alone to her own vignerons, but also to those of the whole colonies, and to the wine consumers ox the world, to stamp the pest out at once, lo pretend to try remedial measures with the lew acres of vines in Camden, in the face ol the failure of all remedies in Europe, is,simply a farce, to say nothing more severe." ______

Long Faces.

Itisvcrvamusinjr to notice the long, faces of those to whom tlie doctor has very wiselyjTm bidden the use of tea. If they only knew what a delicious and comfoi ting beverage CaciDUry s Cocoa Essence" is, which the medical profession and press so strongly recommend, they wouiq gladly Ko in for health when offered on such easy and pleasant terms.

"ROUGH ON CATARRH"

corrects offensive odours at once* Complete cnro of worst chronic cases; al3O, uncquauea as pßigle for diphtheina, sore throat, foul breatb. ..

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THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR, WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 28. 1887.



• JL \JJL I- JL B JJL IL -X. Jl. Jl. , P f . V^^*^ QUEEN" AND HIGH STEEETS, STREET. IV/F—£§fi S - E. PORTER AND CO. have a Splendid Assortment of ELECTRO-PLATED WARE, embracing all Latest Designs fo6t& itt ornamental and useful articles most suitable for CHRISTMAS PRESENTS. Inspection Invited.- IN" ELECTRO PLATIiiD WXTJF 'M& EI/ECTIIO-PIiATED WARE. . v |_. . Mw Cream Dishes, Children's Oupsj .- Cake Baskets, Dessert jMw " ' Pickle Castors, Mf Calf Bells, E. PORTER AND CO., Queen and High Streets, Auckland, also at Newton, Newmarket, and Symonds Street



GREAT CHRISTMAS FAIR AS INAUGURATED BY Is now on full speed ahead IMMENSE SUPPLIES OF SHOE LEATHER JUST OPENED FOR KEEPING UP THE STEAM. NOT A PAIR OF OLD STOCK IN THE WHOLE COLLECTION All New and Fashionable Goods by the most celebrated makers, suitable for tho season and not too rough on the pocket. Indeed, to ensure the CHRISTMAS FAIR. A TRIUMPHANT SUCCESS, our Stock has been remarked to such a tune that it will pay country visitors splendidly to make a deal at the GREAT CASH BOOT PALACE, Save their railway fare, chdose fcheir purchases from the best-selected stock in the North Island, and return home with the conviction that they have done a good day's w,prk. The Auckland public understand this well, and show their apprecia tion of it by crowding up thick. READ OUR CHRISTMAS FARE rUIGE US Is The biggest bargains of the season, are on tho big table. It fairly groans beneath them. Child ren's Hoots and Shoes at 6d a pair. It's a fact. Come and prove it, Elghteen-penny Boots, Haif a-crown Boots. Hundreds of pairs of them. Sec the Boys' Strong Copper Toe Lace-ups, Is 6d, 2e 6d, 3s 9d, and 4s 9d per pair. They can't bo got wholesale at 50 per cent, more money. A big line of Ladies' High Leg Prnnellas at 3s lid, extra quality. Pinet'sSatin Shoes in blue, rose, cream and white, lCs 6d, for this month only. Ladies' Kid and Moroccco Den,y and Oxford Walking Shoes, sewn, 43 lid, 5s lid, 6s 6d. New Goods! Magnificent Value ! 1 Children's Strap Shoes, in all colours. 9d, Is, Is 6d Extra High Leg. 9sMM, 10s 6d lls 6d Children's Elastic Side Boots, Mock Butiou, Ladies' Kid Elastic Side Boots, Rxvetted or 2—6 la Sewn, 4s lid Children's Laco and Elastic Side Boots, 6d, Is, Ladies' Cashmere House Boots, 33 3d, 3s lid, 43 iq 6d 6(1, 4s lid Children's Cloth Button and Laceßoots. Is, Is 3d Larties' Tennis Shoes. 3e 6d, 3s lid, 4s 6d, 5s 6d Children's Coloured Elastic Side Boots, Is Ladies' Glove Kid Elastic Sides, Extra High Girr ß Kid a ndLevantWal k ingShoes,7- i lo,sslld EW Extra High ! G& 4 9 ' Hd<i m * h LeS LWantiaCe ' UP BOOtS ' Ladi£ ? 'Gla 6 c d e Kid Walking Shoes, 4s lid 4-0, os au 4g gd Ladies . (j Drinan Walking Shoes, 6s lid i " f " " " " „ 10-13, Ladiss' Evening Shoes, 23 lid, 3s 6d, 3s lid, 4s ! Girls ? lxtraHigh Leg Copper Toe Lace-up Boots Ladies' ButtonWlking Shoes, 6s lid, 78 lid, 8s A A 7ca Qrl XIU. OS till, IUS Oα. n— o.osaa 7 _ g Ladic3 - Glove Kid Button Boots, Extra High 4s9d - j? J( n 10—13, Ladies'' Levant Lace-up Boots, double soles, 5s *** Batt ° D ' 4-6, Is 6d, -23 6d Leather Slippers, Elastic Fronts, 2s lid „ Q ," Qf ," " " " " Ladies' Calf Balmorals, Extra High Leg, 7s 6d, 7-9, 3s9d 7slld,Bs6d ._„•>. " " " ' Ladico'Systematic Button and Lace Boots, 16s GirlS' Calf Elastic Side Boots, own make, from fid „, ! 3 ? I a au- o a M Ladies' Pinet's Walking Shoes. 20s I gg S A 3h &f, tst, auality. doub!e solos, 6d, 4s i^PT^^jSSSS^Sftd™ ~,3' " M e n4 d CricketShoes,allcolours,4slld Girls Cordovan Walking Shoes, own make, 7slld Girs Venetian House Men's Calf Kid Shoes, superior quality. 11s 6d GiVl n ; . , Elastic Sides, own make, 63-lid, 8S Boys' Strong Copper Toe Lace-up Boo.s, 7-9, Balm()rals make? 7s 6 d Strong Copper Toe Lace-up Boots, 10-13; Men's English Balmorals, a handsome line, 8s Boy?ltrongNailedLa Ce -up Boots 10-13 5,6 d Men's Cove and West's Balmorals, 12s 6d,14 8 6d ( Boys'StronlNailedLace-upSchoolßoots, 10-13, Mc l, 6 8 3 c £ veand West - a g hoot ing Boots, 15s 6d; Leather Elastic Sides, 3s lid, Men 1 , 7 s s^ B | f ff West - S Oxford Shoe', 12s Youths* Strong Nailed Lace-up Boots, 1-5, Me^'^^ d and weat'sKidShoes, 12s6d, 14s6d, Yooths' Strong Elastic Side Boots, own make, Me^ 3 s 6^. ong Nai i ed watertights, 7a lid, 8s lid, Youth? Strong Nailed Bluchers, Heel and Toe shooting Boots, 10s 6d, 11s 6d, LadfeTiSst High Leg Austrian Prunella Walk- Mc^ 2 s s^ rpet and Venetian Slippors, from Is lid ingßoots,3slld, 4slia.oSJ.ia German Men's Strong Leather Slippers, Elastic Fronts, An Immense Sto°k °1: Englisn ana i*ei 3g6d .^ ... ,-. --■ Prunellas, 5s 6d, 6s 6d, 7s 6d fc Gentlemen's Tennis Shoes, 3s lid. 4s 6d. 5s 6d Ladies' Kid Lace Boots Extra High he a , oesi peerlesg GlogSj 6d . Nvlbian Blacking, Is quality. 8a 6<L?s 6d. 10s 6d Glycerole, Is; Boot Protectors. 3d per card. Lad/es' Glace Kid Button and Lace *oo WBEK _ SpECIAL BARGAIN DAYS. SATURDAY, L 0 TAKE ADVANTAGE OF IT ! MATO, A JNUX • gee 1b M Box geQ the ls gd gee the 6d Box. See t*e 9d Box. See «.»« Box _ AIJ FWing wifch Bargains. Box. See the Is lid Box. - cc mate rial, and our charges axe the most Auckland Gash Boot Palace, 172 Queen-street AUCKLAND. . ; R. HAJOTAII & CO., PROPRIETORS.



T. & S. Morrin & Co. (LIMITED), HARDWARE MERCHANTS, ETC., ETC., XTC. T. & S. MORRIN & CO. have now landed their SEASON'S STOCK of the under mentioned Goods, and invite inspection. GARDEN CHAIRS, GARDEN SEATS, &c. LAWN TENNIS GOODS. Single and Double String Tennis Rackets. A SPECIAL LINE OF INEXPENSIVE TENNIS RACKETS, : , TENNIS BALLS! 1 LAWN TENNIS MARKERS! | TENNIS POLES! TENNIS NETS! LAWN MOWERS! LAWN MOWERS! New Improved Lawn Mowers, light and easy to work. Lawn Mowers at all prices. MASON'S FEUIT JABS. ■ THE SIMPLEST AND BEST FOR PRESERVING ALL KINDS OF FRUIT, ETC., ETC. FRUIT PRESERVING PANS, ENAMELLED IRON, BRASS, COPPER, ETC. ALL SIZES IN STOCK. lee Cream Freezers, lee Safes, Ice Boxes, Garden Hose, Lawn Sprinklers, Etc. T. & S. MOERDST & CO (I/IMITED), Furnishing Ironmongers AUCKLAND, N.Z.



The executors of T. Shortare selling men s and boys' straw hafcs at ridiculously low prices. Hn ndreds to choose from. ( AdVT.) Ladies'Gloves.—Special. At Smith and Cauehey's, a large lot of Dent's best "Gant de Suede, ,5 in 6, 8 and 10 button labgfclui; Is lid, 2s 6d, 2s lid—usual prices 2s 6d to 3s. lid.—(Ai>vt.)



\X7HAT say you to an Extra Pair of J»T Trousers or a Waterburc Waten S—«f. E Dalton, Tailor, Victoria-street East.



BOOTS! BOOTS! BOOTS! \ T. EVANSr EAKAMAHAPE BOAD, Calls the attention of his numerous Customers and Public generally; to the Splesctid Stock of Boots and Shoes of all kinds, made On his own premises specially for tha present season, by some of the most practical workmen in the Coldny. The goods are made of the very best English and Colonial leather,, and for style, durability and cheapness cannot be surpassed. The following is a, price list of the most serviceable lines:— a, d. Men's Elastic Sides, Colonial calf.., ... ... ... 10 9 Men's smartLace-upe, English kip ... ... ... ]Q 9 Best cow hide Watertights, strong ... ... ... n 9" Bluchers, Colonial kip ... ... ... ..; ... Q 9 Women's Calf Kid Legteta ... »*. ■ ... ... 9-9 Dairy Boots ... ... ... ... ... ... *i 9 Boys' and Girls' School Boots, High and Low Legs, suitable for ttfwn or country wear, and without doubb the best and cheapest in the trade* Also a large variety of ! English, French ard German goods, in Low Shoes, Leglets, Button, and Elastic, and a spleOdid assortment of Boys' and Girls' Patent and Kid Low Shoes. ; Please note the Address :— THE PEOPLE'S BOOT MAKiJE, KARANGAHAF£ ROAD, NEWTON, fe ' The Best and Cheapest House in the Colony for Boots. Wilson.Williams&MgGullagh Would inrite the attention of the public to their Direct Importations for " the present season, ex s.s. ?'Ruapehu," "Tainui," etc., including a splendid " assortment of Ginghams, French Sateens, and all Wool Dress Materials in i the newest shades. Yosemite, Bengal and Egyptian Stripes in Lawns and \ , ■ other light Fabrics, specially selected for this climate. French and English Millinery In Exquisite Models { \ A .great diversity of Styles in Summer Visites, Dolmans, Dust Cloaks, etc Special Line of Gloves in Taffetta,: Silk, Kid, and Swede, at astonishingly low prices. Morley's and Brettle's Hosiery in Silk, Lisle, Cotton and Cash- ' mere, in Black and Colours. Parasols and Sunshades in the Newest Designs, A LOT OF GERMAN AND AUSTRIAN FANCY GOODS. POT PLATCTQ ETC., FOR THE CHRISTMAS TRADE. These Goods being all Imported Direct, will be,found marked at prices that are worthy of public attention. Wilson, Williams and McOulugb^- NEW ZEALAND HOUSE, I & 182, QUEEN STRBBIV Jj ■