AUCKLAND RACING CLUB AUTUMN MEETING.

AN EXCITING STEEPLECHASE,

NoTWWHSTAKDisa the attraction of the Steeplechase, the attendance ab the second day's racing yesterday was ' not so large as was expected. Afc the sarao time it was by no means small, and, * roughly estimated, thero must have been over 2,000 present. The arrangements of the meeting, thanks to Mr Fercival, were carried oub well, but there was •a, great deal of unfavourable comment at the starting; in fact, during the two clays of the meeting it was by no Weans what it should have been. Mr •Impey's United Band was present, and played a number of choice selections. Ap pended will be found the conclusion of our report of the day's raciug :— .Autumn Steeplechase Handicap of 150 soys, added to a sweepstakes of lOsovs each ; second horse to receive 40sovs, and third horse 20sovs out of tho stakes. Distance, about three and a half miles. Mr J. Munn's b g Volcano, by Day Dawn—Bony, aged, Dst i'ilb (Hickey) 1 Mr D. Maloney's eh g Silvio, syrs, 10«b 71b (Nolan) ... 2 Mr F. P. Fitzgerald's b g Otnata, lOsb 21b, 4yrs (C. Warren) 3 Also started:—Peter Osbsck, list 71b (Frewin), Falcon, list (J. Rue), Zip, 9sfc7lb (Hatiielcl), Darkie,9st 71b (Edgeeombo), and Rowdy, 9st 71b (Fergus). Falcon was the favourite. When the flag went down Omata was the first to move, and he cleared the first hurdle just in front of Rowdy, Darkle and Falcon following. Tho same positions of the leaders were maintained over the brush hurdle, Where Darkie came to grief, but as they ran up the hill Rowdy was seen in front, Omata being second, and Silvio third, while the field was whipped in by Peter Osbeek. As they came to the [Wit and rail, Rowdy was two lengths in front of Silvio, bub as they came down the hill, the latter took command, and he jumped the stone wail two clear lengths of Rowdy, Omata and Falcon running next. Silvio was still in front at the sod wall, with Rowdy and Omata cloae together. Silvio was first over the water jump, followed by Omata, Howdy, and Volcano, Peter O«beck toiling in the rear. There was no alteration in. the positions over the stone wall, bub as 'jhey ran up the back Omata took command, followed by Falcon, Volcano lying lifth, and Zip next. As they ran up the Inll Rue steadied Falcon, Omata being in command of affairs. The latter led over the post and rails, followed by Falcon, Silvio, and Vol cano, all close together, and going "very strong. In the run down the hill, Silvio was five clear lengths ahead of the field, with Oinutft, falcon,, and Volcano racing almost in lino. There was no alteration in the positions over the sod wall and the double jump in front of the stand, but as they ran up tho back Volcano ran int. 6 second places and in the run up the hill he book command, Silvio, Falcon, and Omata, still running almost iv a line, coming next. AS the horses passed oiitof sightumong tihetrees the excitement on the stands was intense, and when they again came in view, a loud cry went up " Volcano wins," he being throe lengths ahead of Silvio. The Napier horse charged the post and rails on th c top as strong as a lion, being followed by Silvio; but Lore Falcon came to grief. From this point Volcano continued to draw away, and although Nolan and Warron each made desperate efforts respectively on Oraata and Silvio, they were unnble to get on terms with Volcano, who won one of the best-^contested ro«es ever seen on tho Ellerstie course by five lengths from Silvia, Omata being two lengths away third, and Rowdy fourth. Peter Osbeck baulked at the double jump in front of the stand. Time, Sin in. 40sec. Dividend, £4 3* (£1 tickets). Autumn Handicap of 'iOQsovs ; added to a sweepstake of Bsovs each.; necond horse to receive 30sova, and third lioi-ae lUsovs out of the stakes. For three year olds and upwards. One mile and a half. Mr A. Drake's-ch in JSjKide (Juinea, by King of Clubs—Rupee, syrs, 9«ti Sib (White) 1 Mr G. Wright's b m tV.ioiwiship, aged, 6sb 101b (Morrigan) .... ... ..- '■* Mr R. Halcrows b g Pruteuder, fiyr*. 7st 61b (Woods) •"* Also ran : Turquoise, Bst (Sutherland) ; British Lion, 7sb Mb (Hiekton); and Cannon, fist Bib,' including Kill) over weight (Briuuner). Spii'Je (Juiuea was kept in a handy, position throughout; til) ueAring the turn for homo, vylien White gave the daughter of King of Cilubs- her heucl. and passing her field as if they were standing . still, she ran home fin easy winner-by a couple of lengths. Time, 2min 3!Jsec. Dividend, £1 Bs. Ejj.kksj.ik Flats of lOOsovs,witha sweep stakes of Ssqvb «ach, to go to second horse. For 2-yeatf-olds. 0 furlongs. Mr J. ciiaafe'a b f Wangle, by Musket— Locket, ilst 4lb( A. Myers) ... ... 1 Mr VV. Robertson's cli f Eruption, by Leolinus — Petiyletise. Bsb 10ll> (Mo * jniniiimiin) --• — •■" '

These wore the only starters, and Banple won wir/hout) :"i efface by Iplf-a-dozen lengths. Tiiue, lniiu. '20sec. Dividend, £1 3s.

Shouts Hanoiciap of JOOsovs. with a sweep stakes of Bsovs each to go to second horse. Six furlongs. Mr D. T-tfohill's br m Cinderella, by Jav'lin—Renga, 6yn, Hs.ti ls>lb (Hope) 1 Mr A. I hake's eh « Rocket, aged, 9sb

(White) ••• .-, , ••• ;•• * Messrs. Lyons and Blaikie sb c Catesby, Syrs./6ab7lb(Kidd) ... . - — •" Also started s Too Soon (fist 121b), Tumora ((isb l.Olb), Pink Rose (fist filb), Reproach (6st), and Empress (ssb 71b). Xiioro was a great delay at the posfe, and several breakaways took. WheJi the flag did fuJJ, Rocket and Cinderella jumped blear away in front of everything, and the first named being quickest in getting in hia stride, ho led Cindftrelhi through the cutting by half-a length. Round the top stretch, the pan were running neck and neck, bub at the home turn Rocket bad slightly tlio advan tage. Both riders sat down on their horses in"the run home, and plying their whips vigorously, a most exciting race tcmiinatea in a neck victory for Cinderella, the rest of the field being beaten-off. Time, lmm 16sec. Dividend, £5 19s.

Eowdy (9st-10lb) was omittted from tie acceptances for tho Hurdlo Kace at tho Helensville meeting. Tho races take place on the 23rd inst.

The Fielding Handicap of lOOsovs, run yesterday, was won by St. Kilda, Tonga riro second, and Goth third. Dividend, £8 2s. : ' ..

A CORPORATION ENDOW MENT.

No OflFers to LeaseS

(BY TELEGRAPH— OWN COKRESI-OXDEK'r.) ) ■ ■ ■■ ; ■ '■■,',' Napier, this dav^| The Corporation endowment at WmJP v> as offered by auction this aftcr K ce> tailed The lanci, «- K> _ ■ » ,vW leases, the.V^^3Sa-»ini; : .;*{itfl \ -H iS the first Bov£n^£^ a gb\, V am»? *" n yeai-s the r , de* \ l»*SJg gp land

AUCKLAND SOCIETY OF ARTS EXHIBITION.

The hanging committee have nearly com pleted their arduous and difficult labours, and we can now judge of the show of pic tures better than we could -hen we last spoke of them. Our prophecy that this— the seventh Exhibition—would be far ahead of any previous ones is more than fulfilled. In point of excellence of work, artistic merit.aud choice of subjects,this year's show is a great leap in advance in the Art life of Auckland. Much of this is owing to the good work sent us from the South Island. Scrupulous care has been taken in judging, as wo can bear witness, and only those works wlxieh would not bring credit to the Society have been rejected. Taking a look round at the numerous works of art, we notice a rapid advance in some of our local artists' work. We may especially mention Mr Drummond as one of those who has greatly advanced in his painting. . To make a start upon this varied and tempting bill of fare, we will justrun through the exhibits of portrait and figure painting. Messrs Steele, Atkinson, Gear, Gitford, and Boodle, and Misses Sperry and East ham aro exhibitors in this branch of art. Mr E. A. Aldis also exhibits a life-size por trait of Sir William Fox, but the merits of the portrait aro neutralised by the very defective perspective of tho carefully painted carpet, chair, papers, and books. The picture of the exhibition is undoubt edly that of MrR. A. Atkinson's —"Evicted." We think this is Mr Atkinson's best work in Auckland. In it one sees a splendid example of vigorous work—no tinkering with colours to get effects, but a bold, healthy, honest touch, which showsatonce the master. Mr Atkinson's other works are in his usual style; one/a " Study from tho Life" class, arid another, a portrait, of Mr James Ah Kew, being especially good. Mr L. B. Steele is, of course, well to the fore with portraits, bub perhaps his moat attractive work is "Did She Really Say So?" an amusing little picture of two tennis players under an old—no, a young oak tree. In this work there is a freshness of touch and idea truly charming. Tho portrait L.y this artist of Mr Sherwood is as good a piece of likeness-painting as we have seen in Auckland, the hands especially beinK ad mirable. A portrait of Miss Vaile and of Mr Adams are amongst his other works. A wonderful piece of painting is Mr A. Handel Gear's " Yorick," the texture of the background of tapestry being cleverly effected by the use of a knife-point. Mr W. A. Gilford shows three capital portraits, and an unfinished view of the Auckland Wharf, which promises to be a good thing when the foreground figures have, being finished, made the background more distant. Mr Gilford's best work is a portrait of Mr Mackechnie, which is more linished than his other works, these being certainly in want of final shading, &c. Miss Sperry's new work, wo are sorry to see, is nob equal to that) picture in Italy (exhibited in Wellington before its appear ance here) of the Italian Goatherd. This picture " shows a master's hand." Mr E. Gouldsmith, to whose splendid landscapes we shall presently refer.shows a portrait of a charming little brown eyed .girl, but we must confess he is far away better at landscape than at figure work.

Mr Boodle shown some clevei monocrome sketches of " maidens mit nettings on "that he met with in his cruise in the South Seas.

Miss Ada Eustham exhibit;, a clever water-colour study of a girl's head, which does her great credit. The best landscape is, we' consider, nn douhtedly that of Mr E. Gouldsmith, of Adelaide, who lately travelled through Now Zealand, and our local artists may well take a lesson from the way he has grasped the form; feeling, and colour of a bush sceTio~in his beautiful pioturo of the West Coasb Road. The light and shade mixed, but not) confused, in his foliage on the left; his dis tant bush-covered, cloud-flecked hills, and his tree ferns, are all perfect in their way. Some might be inclined to find fault with the flock of sheep, but the low tone of colour gives them, in all probability, the effect, of motion. This «i list's other work of I.alu) W.-maka is .-mother perfect (save for tho sky) piece of heavy body colour

painting. • Mr Charles Blomfield shows numerous woiks as usual, mosb of which display his peculiar power of grasping some special natunil olfoch of earth or sky. The glorious after-glow upon the bastion heights of the Whuk'utipu mountiiin i.« a beautiful paint ing, though perhaps a wee bit weak in the foreground. Another splendid bib of colour is this gentleman's Gve.it Kift in Tarawera, in which, across the shadowed, yawning chiism, rises the dark rod orcst of the hill ugaitifib v truly Now /Ceul.-.nrt summer «ky. Another nmcli final ler work, a view of laiUo Tuupo, i» a very pretty bit of New Zealand scouory l>y tho same artist.

Mr F. Wright is comparatively new as an artish ailtongsfc us,although for years tin's gentleman has studied the rules that, govern form and colour. His water colours shown at this exhibition prove him a lirsb rate master of the brush. Amongst his numerous charming studies from nature t,hafc are especially worthy of notice are •'A Bend in the VVaipii River," "The Kind of the Day," aod " Sunshine and Shadow." Some of his minor works, the results of work done during the even ing« of the Maulstick Club, are also very beautiful. Several members of this rising Auckland artists' dub exhibit powerful work. Mr T. S. Drummond has rapidly gone ahead in painting of late years, and his pic ture of the Surma Ranges is one of the largest and most effective in the Exhibition. He shows several minor works, ono called " Solitude" calling for special mention. They all fhow the same careful study of nature, 'and -fsou use of rich madder brow7is und greens.

VOLUNTEER ENCAMPMENT.

No More Biff Camps.

Wanoanui, this day. I hear on pretty good authority that New Plymouth is likely to bo the last, of the big encampments, the Government nob caring to undertake the expense of carrying them on, in future, so that things will revert to to their old condition and districts will hold their own encampments. The only branch of theservicewhich will materially suffer by the rovevsion will be the artillery, a? batteries are not provided with sufficient Runs to en able them to do battery drill, leu alone brigade drill, except at the annual encamp ment. -Captain McCredie suggests that tho artillery should coutinuo to hold an annual mooting if only for tho purpose of working lip drill, and possibly this may yet develop into a l'acfc.

The Leasing of Railways

JS'APJJiK, this day. The telegraph considers the proposal to lease, tfac railway of the colony, arid says the-experience of Hobson'a Bay Railway J^Wn. paid twelve and a half per cent;, in 155S*.WMld again be followed by any \' ,«Dft<y leasing the lines, and every- \ c?- £ \ould bo sacrificed in the interests o\ , Vho i»arobolders' dividends while their '«• \ , JTe \^d, and would care neither for the Induce* interests, the development of our *g\p nurceWbhe settlement ot our land wol'^e tbin.vwhich our railwa^ypß, eon »n \ S^ghewSS;;alul which are W*Z6& asun h\>- \ 6 .tlix\i cooperative as thi| > r evevy \n&

The Minister of Mines at Te Aroha.

(by telegraph.—own correspondent..)

Te Aeoha, Tuesday

To-day the Minister of Mines, accompanied by Warden Stratford, Messrs Gordon (Inspecting Engineer), G. Wilson (Mining Inspector), Prof. Brown, G. Fraser (Fiaser and Tinne), J. Ilott ("Te Aroha and Ohine muri News"), Ferguson, Crs. Smith and Gould (Piako County Council), visited the Waiorongomai Goldtield, starting with the New Find mine, finish ing with the new battery known as Fer guson's. On reaching the flab again, the party adjourned to Firth and Clarke's battery office, where refreshments were provided, and Mr Adams, the manager, explained the plans of several kinds of machinery, of which he had obtained par ticulars during his visit to American gold fields, and some of which his employers proposed introducing. A deputation of miners waited on the Minister, urging _that some adjacent native land be acquired, and thrown open for the occupation' of miners by the Government, which Mr Lar nach promised to inquire into. On his re turn to Te Aroha, several of the townsfolk waited on him re matters of local interest. A promise was given of a subsidy of £ for £ to make a track from To Arohu to the top ot the mountain, to connect with the Upper Hill track near the Premier mine, for prospecting and general purposes. The estimated cost ia £120. Ho also pro mised to assist, as far as lay in his power, in obtaining a better title to land at To Aroha. Mr. Larnach purposes visiting Mr J. B. Smith's farm at Waitoa to-day, whore an auriferous deposit recently discovered, and he leaves the district to-morrow morning.

EARTHQUAKE SHOCK AT NAPIER.

(BY THLEGIiAPII — OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

Napießi thia day.

The shock of earthquake felt here yester day morning was the longest experienced here for many years, its duration exceed-

ing a quarter ot a minute.

A WONDERFUL WATCH. THE CORRECT TIME FOR THIRTEEN AND SIXPENCE.

One of the chief signs of the progress of the ac/c in which we live is the rapid im provement of machinery, and its tendency to cheapen tho requirements ot modern life. Fifty years ago, for instance, only a. rich man could own a watch, and the majority of mankind were obliged to cal culate the time by the sun's altitude, the village dial in the old churchyard, or a generation further back, by tho hourglass. Today, however, the importance of time obtains a wider recognition —not only an n convenience or a luxury, but as the afteo lute essence of business, and a reliablo timekeeper is a primary requisite filiUo of the merchant and his clerk, the employer anrl the employee, the schoolmaster and the pupil, the young and tho old, the rich and the poor. A timepieco ot somo sorb is positively indispensable. Only a jewelled watch timed to split t.ho seconds in a" luxury. A good, serviceable reliuhlo watcli is a necessity—the first requisite of social and business life—and such a 0110 is tho Waterbury, the cheapest and most reliable watch in the world. Tho Wator bury is so cheap that everybody can afford to own one. and its cheapness arises from the supreme simplicity of its construction. Because it is cheap, however, don't re gard it as a toy or children's watch. It is equal in appearance, finish, and accuracy, to the most oxpen pivc article, superior in strength anrl durability, and will cost less to repair thun any othor. Tho Waterbury is in every respect essentially tho watch for t.ho mechanic, tho clork, tho miner, the bush man, the working man—in a word, the watch for tho people, anrl is within. tho reach of all.

Descriptively tho VVaterbnry is similar in nppearance and w»o to tho VValtham — has iv white dial, bovellod crystal glass, and is keyless, or a *tom windo» : no fear of losing tho key or lenvi'itf it. in some ot.hcr pocket. A« an evidence ol tho vnluo and reliability oi tliefO splendid watches, we- iro now manufacturing over fchroo hundred thou sanrl yearly, all ot which aro regulated and tested before leaving the factory.

Brooklyn. N.Y., October 10, 1881. Watorbury Watch Company, ftcntlemon,--Ono of your watches was presented Lo mo at tho beginning of the past season by one of the officers of this road. I was responsible for the time used, and started all trains by your watch. Mr Uunther, our President, stated that ho never knew them run as regularly as they were the past season, and I (showed the Waterbury watch 1 ran them by. I stopped every morning during tho season and com pared it with the chronometer at the Long island Depot, and found it did nob vary half a minute the entire season. This statement is truthfully correct. VVm. S. BiiYdknbuko, Depdt-master, Brooklyn, Barth, and Coney Island Railroad. The Waterbury Watch, packed in Hafcin lined case, can now bo obtained through any storekeeper, price Thirteen Shillings and Sixpence. Do not be gulled by spurious advertisements requiring you to send your money 10,000 miles away ; and wait six months for the [return ; or pay exorbitant prices and rates of interest for ordinary watches on the time payment or club prin ciples. Get your storekeeper or jeweller to obtain one for you, and see what you arc buying before parting with your cash, and never be persuaded by the sellers to buy any other on which he gets larger profits. We are manufacturing three hundred and ten thousand annually, all good time keepers, handsome, accurate, and durable.

ALL JEWELLERS AND STORE KEEPERS.

REPAIR DEPARTMENT. The Waterbury is not only- tho •■ cheapest watch in the world to buy, but the cheap est to repair as well. With tho same care bestowed upon it as upon an ordinary watch, it will outlast its most expensive rivals, and should it get out of order Messrs. E. Porter and Co. nave arranged with a firijfc-class watchmaker to repair at a price which will not exceed half-a-crown. Watches can be 'mailed .for repair in the satin-lined cases in which they are packed, and in this case ninepence for return, pos tage and registration should bo added.

CORRESPONDENCE.

Recent Action of the Clergy

(To tho Editor.)

Sib,— The character pf some of the resolu tions recently forwarded to the Premier re prevalent evils of larrikinism by the minis ters of Auckland well became the legitimate successors of self-mutilating monks and hypocritical Puritans and priests. ((Seriously speaking, it was absurd to put forward sexual immorality as the main cause of larrikinism. Want of careful training by parents, absence of respect for age and the rights of others, and lack of consideration for the comfort and happiness of human beings and animals— these things have as much or more to* do with it. The clergy also petition for the suppression of " all " immoral places. Tho great social evil will never be removed by ruthlessly hounding down unfortunates. Wisdom is only obtainable from a close and unprejudiced observance of facts,solid facts. True scientists and philosphors admit this as a truism, but Christian ministers, with a very few exceptions, ignore it. —Yours, &c, J. G. Cox.

Rev. Mr Calder and Ponsonby Larrikins.

(To the Editor).

StR, —Having read and heard so much in connection with that gentleman's tirade against t.hot class of youths, whose ren dezvous is the three lamps 1 would like to say a few words on the other side, and more especially from v buainesh point of view. In tho first place, 1 wish it under stood thab 1 am nob the larrikin's champion, and do not sympathise with or would not tolerate larrikinism in any form. My desire is to place before the pub lic a few fact* which have come under my especial notice, arid not mere hearsay or supposition matter, and had Mr (Jalder taken the trouble to Inquire of the trades men in the vicinity, ho would not have painted things quite bo black or made mountains of "molehills. During the last twelve months lurrikinism such as you find in other parts of tho city has been conspicuous by its -absence, and 1 have noticed particularly the absence of the devilry, abuse, mischief, and foul-mouthed language so common amongst this clodß of youths, and whyi—the majority of them are well educated, and tho son* of well-to-do and respcctablo people. It is certainly to be deplored they havo nothing better to do than to wile iway their time at street cor nors. Ido not undertake to teach the rev. gentleman his duty, but had he gone simony them and usod his influence many of them might have been won over, instead of rousing their enmity as he has done. In reference to their insulting*'remarks to females, with the exception of one or two rare cases, unle3P encouraged by the gentler Bex, they do not urfdrosK their remarks to them, but Kills do parado lon sonby for no other purpose, and in mch a manner ax to attract) the attention and remarks of these youths. Thero has been much-to-do over nothing, and the interests ot the district have been damaged by this-- gentlernan'N ill-judged action, for what rcspectablo family would settle among us niter such a character has been given to it? Tho above aro all facts, and ciuj bo substantiated. —Yours, etc., A. O. Htki'llEhson.

A Gardeners' Picnic

(To tho Editor.)

Sir,—Allow me, through the medium of your valuable paper, to draw attention to a want that exists amongst the gardeners of Auckland, viz., the want of an annual picnic and gathering. How is it when all the other Jfcfades in Auckland have a day on which tney meet in friendly intercourse, that the gardeners and nursery men (of which there nro not a few round Auckland) never think of such a thing ? Again, how is Unit on Saturday afternoon, when all other tradesmen are enjoying them selves, gardeners toil on till 4 o'clock p.m., thua making them encroach On the Sabbath for a few hours of recreation ?—I am, etc., (jAItOGMSn.

Infections Diseases

(To thfi Editor.)

r, —I sco that it is proposed to have a lending library in connection with the Free Library. Unless under proper restrictions such ii'thing at the present time would in all probability lead to a large increase of cases of scarlet, foyer, which is easily spread by menus ot hooka read by <:oii vulescent patients. — Yours, Ac, Caution.

" Gamecock " writes :—" From the fuss tnado in certain quarters over the arrival of some Wyanrlofcte fowls (>er Zealandia, one would fancy they wore quit.o a new im portation. Tt may nofc bo known to everyone that they have been on exhibition here at several of our pasb shows as from birds imported from the very best breeders in America, Mr A. Blucb, of Te Aroha : —.Clifford, Morrinsville ; T. B. Hill, Auckland; and Bagnall Bros., Thames, may be mentioned us exhibitors. Largo numbers have been bred sr,nd distributed all over this, as well us the Australian colonies, and in size and other qualities the specimens here are superior to any yet imported, showing the birds improve in out- New Zealand climate, and at our annual Eoultry shows in July imported and colonial red birds may bo seen side by side."

WELLINGTON NOTES.

[BY TELEGRAI'II. —OWN CORRESPONDENT.]

WetxixaTOX, this day,

The Rabbit Exterminator,

Mr Georoe Williams, who recently ar rived from Auckland for the purpose of givingl a public exhibition of his patent, rabbit exterminator, has just returned from Wairarapa "Valley, where he has been endeavouring to prove that his method of ridding the country of the little pests is superior to any hitherto tried. Mr Williams, who was shown round the country by the Chief Inspector of Sheep, infoi-ms jne that everybody to whom he showed .his invention expressed themselves convinced of its utility, and he is hopeful that some of the large landed proprietors whoso properties are infested with rabbits will adopt it. Auckland Athletes. Two Aucklanders competed at tho Druida' sports here, but neither was successful. I refer to J. O. Cosson and J. C. Howell. Both started in tho mile'race, tho former at scratcli, and tho latter receiving 12 yards. Neither finished. Cosson also went for the Queen* Jubilee Handicap of SOsovs. Four stages were run. In the 120 yds stage he received a start of 7yds, and got 10yds and 12yds respectively in the '220 yds and 440 yds. In the final stage of 880 yds ho was at scratch. The first prize was taken by Kinir, the well-known Wellington' foot baller, who was educated at the Auckland Grammar School. Great complaints are made at the refusal of Dr. Johnston, Health Officer, to examine passengers except in daylight. The Arawa arrived from Hobart at 6 o'clock on Monday night, but it was 8 on Tuesday morning before the vessel could be brought along side, the Health officer having refused to board her until daylight. The doctor is an old man.

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 13, 1887,

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J&idA\£\£\ T0 LEND in sums of 3&\?\f\J\y from £50 upwards.-Apply Win. S. Couhranc. Cochrane's Auction Mart, I8 r). Queen-street. MONEY LENT ON PKOMISSOKY NOTES, HOUSES. FURNITUKK, &C. BILLS DISCOUNTED DAILY. MORTGABIiS NEfiOTIATED. JOHN VV. UARDIE, Land, Commission, and Ustate Agent, highhtkeet, auckland. QUEENSLAND MORTGAGE, LOAN AND DISCOUNT BANKING COMPANY, Darby-stkket (oft* Queen-street). AUCKLAND. HEAD OFFICE: Brisbane. Acenxiks : Auckland, Sydnoy, and Melbourne. MONEY advanced from £5 and upwards to any amount required, to suit tho borrowor.upoD PERSONAL, FREEHOLD, LKaSKHOLD, or any 'I ANGIBLB SECURITY, repayable in any way as may be arranged, cither WEEKLY, MONTHLY, or QUAUTiCHLY instalments, at lowest current rates. ADVANCES mado on FURNITURE without removal; also, on all kinds of MKRCIJANDISK, includln« BOND WARRANTS, &c. ' BILLS DISCOUNTED at current rates. Interviews and communications will bo held strictly contKieiiilal. Office Hours : From 10 till 5 o'clock. Bank ok England Notes Changed. LONDON MORTGAGE, LOAN, AND DISCOUNT HANK, 50. SHORTLAND STREET. AUCKLAND lOpposit.o A. Clark and Sons' Warenouse), And Little Collins-st., Melbourne. LOANS are advanced from £10 to £5,000 Upon Personal, Freehold, and Leasehold Security;, Repayublo by Weekly, Monthly, or Quarterly Instalments, At Lowest Current Rates. Advances made on Kurnlturo without removal aud nil classes of Merchandise. Loans granted upon Lite I'olioies. Legacies, and Interests under Wills. nittiS Discounted at current Rates. Loans upot. Deposit of Deeds. Repayments by Easy Instalments. Terras Gratis. All communications and Inter views held strictly confidential. INDUSTRIAL AND PROVIDENT PERMANENT BUILDING, LAND AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY OF AUCKLAND. SCALE OF REPAYMENT REDUCED. nopaymen^end-P^W^k^Agount """ ~ £s. d. £ a. d. 1 year .. ..200 IM 0 0 3 years .. .. 014 7 113 15 0 5 years .. .. 010 0 130 0 0 7 years .. ..0 711 144 0 7 10 years .. . ■ 0 6 3 182 16 8 And other Periods to suit Borrowers. The Board has power in cases of Sickness or Want of Employment to SUSPEND PAY MENTS. BORROWERS SHARK IN PROFITS. PART OR WHOLE OF THE ADVANCE INTEREST CEASES ON THE PORTION KEPAID- DEPOSITS. The Society receives Deposits as under:— 3 months 6 percent. 6 months 6i per cent. Special arrangement for longer periods. Corner ot QUEEN STREET and VULCAN LANE, Auckland. JOHN BANCROFT. Manager, A UCKLAND PERMANENT CO- J\. OPERATIVE BUILDING & INVEST MENT SOCIETY. Office : 147 Queen-street. LOANS granted upon approved securities of Freehold or Leasehold Properties in sums ot £20 to £0,000, principal and interest beini? repay able in instalments at tho following Reduced Rates for repayment of each £100 borrowed :— Bopaymenteeitemf Total Amount ing over Per Week. Repayable. —— £ g, f ]. £ 8. d. ' ' 1 year .. ..200 104 0 0 2 yoars ... ..10 10 108 6 8 3 years .. .. 014 7 118 15 0 i years .. .. 011 8 121 6 8 6 years .. _ 0 8 9 13618 9 8 yoars .. .. 0 7 1 147 13 9 10 years .. .. 0 6 3 162 16 3 And in the same proportion for smaller or larger loans. DEPOSITS.-The Society receives money on deposit:—For G months, Gl per cent. Repayable at 7 days' notice, 61 per oenu per annum. ■ JOHN BATGER, v> ... Secretary, \TEW"ZEALAND MORT?fAGE, LOAN, Xl AN Li UISCOtINT HANK, UIGU-STRKET (Next to Atkin'a Printing Office), GRANTS LOANS OF £si TO £1,000, ox PERSONAL SECURITY. FREEHOLD AND LEASEHOLD SECURITY, FIRST AND SECOND MORTGAGE, : ANY AVAIL A°B LE SECURITY. RBPAYABLK II? WEEKLY Oil MONTHLY INSTALMENTS, Or in any vyay tp suit the Borrower. Loans on Furniture without removal, al3O CU all Uinds of Merchandise. Loans may be repaid at tho rato of Sixpence jier weeK in tho Pound. Bills Discounted at Current Rates, Bank of England Notes and Australian Bink Notes Bought. All communications strictly confidential. NEW ZEALAND MORTGAGE, LOAN, AND DISCOUNT BANK, HIGH-STREET , v (Next to Atkins Printing Office.) XX JH AYVIA SO N, PRACTICAL LOCKSMITH AND RANGE-MAKER, DURHAM-STREET. LOCKS PICKED AND' KEYS FITTED, Safes Opened and Duplicate Keys Cut.



PKOTECTIONandPROFIT. TWO THINGS ~M©BT DESIRABLE LIFE INSURANCE AUK — Ist. The Certainty of PROTECTION to a man s Family in case of his Early Death, and 2nd, The Certainty of PROFIT to Himaall U he Lives to Old Age. THESE ARE COMBINED IN THE TONTINE and FIVE-YEAR DIVIDEND POLICIES OF THE ■vr c w yoRK j^ i f.e INSURANCE COMPANY, PURELYMUTUAL. Cash Assets, over ~7T~" .. ■• fll|'S22-S2§ Surplus ?'2K'nM Annual Income, over 3,ouo.uuu Life Insurance Agents and others are invited to appiy for details o^ these P^R WROP. Chief Agent Auckland Province. Hobson's Buildingß. Shortiand-street. _ IVTEVV ZEALAND INSURANCE COM JX PANV (KIRK AND MARINE). Capital .....fiI.OQO.OOO. l^td-up ana Reserve Funds 4435.000 Protection from FIRE on MARINE LOSS Can be Effected in this Company. CLAIMS MET WITH PROMPTITUDE AND LIBERALITY. JAMBS BUTTLE, Manager. HpHE STANDARD INSURANCE CO. OF NEW ZEALAND. FIRE, MARINE. AND GUARANTEE. Capital .. ~. - 41.000,000 With Unlimited Liability of Shareholders. I HEAD OFFICE : PRINCESSt.. DUNEDINf FIRE and MARINeTnSURANCE accept^ at lowest current rates. __L f FIDELITY ot persons In Situations of Tnst guaranteed. Prompt Settlements made. ; OKK ICK : COLONI^MUTUAL BUILDItf*. FREDERICK NUTTBR. Manager, Auckland BraniQ. EDWIN JON3S (Lato E. and A, Jones). IIOUSE, FUBNIBniNO. AND GENBRAI IRONMONGER. PonßOnby Road and Poropallier Teroce. Auckland. N.Z. Agent for the Phoenix Firo Office Advertisement Agent for Aockjjind J^knino Stab. Post Office Savings Bank. Money Ortfer Offlce. Telegraph Station, Telepbouo Bu«eau. yE ALAN PI A SHTIP DIP- This DIP, prepared by Ourselves, ism entirely different article to anything now offered to Sheep Owners, and all we ask is A TRIAL TO PROVE ITS VA3T SUPE RIORITY OVER OTHER HPS. Wo guarantee it to absolutely PISTROY all TNSECTS infesting sheep, to linnpvc the con dition of the Wool, and to be. quit* harmless to persons using it. KEMPTHORNE, PROSSER.AND CO.'S New Zealand Drug Company Limited. [Established 1859] GEE & POTTER, COACEBUILDERS, LORNE AND RUTLAND STREETS. Coaches. Carriages, Waggojettes, Buggies. Pony Carriages. Carts, Drays, and every de scription of Vehicles kept in |tock, or built to order. The trade supplied. N.B.—Traps lent to customers whilst repairs are being oxecuted. •••• " " ' ' ACKS ! SACKSi SACKS ! _ The Undersigned is a Ca»b Buyer of Good Second bund Grain Sacks. GE0.,7. JAKINS. Customs-street C~<OALS, COKE, CHARCOAL, FIRE / WOOD. Best Rata, Titree.and Piriri Firewood : also. first-class Taupiri, Newca/tlc, and Kainp Coal. at Lowest Prifie for Cash. Furniture carefully Removed, and Goods delivered to all parts of the city and suburbs, at Lowest Rates.—Not* the Address : C. PlPEß,ppposiM the Pousonby ReseiTOir, and corner ofNowton and ICaranga hape Roads. ' ; -JY/TRS T\R. CJTUART'S Are the only Sits and Genuine FEMALE MEDICINES Adeerttsed. FEMALE *HLLS, 2s 6d, Pronounced a boon. FEMALE LIVER and ANTIBILIOUS PILLS. Is Bi>, Prevent many troubles peculiar to the Sex. Good for all ayes. A grand Safeguard and Corrective. Sola everywhere. DRUG COMPANY, Agents. a! n. m obkis' DIRECT IMPORTER OF GLASS, KARANGAHAPE ROAD. ■, GLAZING AT VKRT& LOW PRICES FOR/ CASH. PRIMING AND GLAZING, from 2Jd per fool Sastes sent for and delivered Fbee. | AIER SO N AND C~o] GRAIN MERCHANTS. / LFERY AND BAIT STABLES. \ Omnilnscs, Brakes, Cabs, and Saddle Hows for Hire at lowest rates.' Special arrangements made with Evoningnd Picnio PAitle*. \ Stffesand Stablea:—Eprne-street, Mt. KqtiU, and Avondale. Auckland, N.Z. j ' EDGAR AND <JO., DYERS. Established iSGt. j Still Dyeing to Live, and Living to ife. ■ Ladies' and Gentlemen's Wearing iparel Cleaned, Renewed, or Dyed any colour, Jimask Curtains or Table Covers Cleaned. Renf ed, or Dyed. Feathers and Glove? Cleaned as Dyed any shado. Lace or other Curtains Bletbed or Dyed. . I E D G A R,"" DYER WELLESLEY-STREET EAST, AN/ RICH MOND, COX'S CREEK. | OLROYD AND LONGHTTOM, GENERAL WOOD TURNHS. Albert-street, Auckland, opposite fIf.M.C.A. • Rooms. j I Bandsaw Cuttings. Carvings, Archfaves, and Fretwork done at Lowest R«s. Table, Chair, and Sofa Legs; Bed P«s, Drawer Stumps, etc , always in stop. ' BILLIARD BALLS RE-TUjNED AND STAINED. 1 A Trial is Respectfully Sol/ted. MO N U M E k T S IN I ITAJuIAN A ND. VERMONT lARBLEB, AND AHKRDIiSN ORANJK HEAD STONKS rN MARBLE AN/ STONE. Iron Tomh Uailin'os at Modjate Prices, Prices and Designs sent post-fp. Country . orders carefully paopd. TAIT BROTHEJS, 'Monumental Works, Corner j Rutland and Lome streets (near Queen-snel Junction). Auckland. I BRIDGE WATER & CO., • AGENTSj CONSIGNEES, AN OF ACTORS, AUCKLAND./.Z. Office: High-strkkt (oppfte City Council Chambers Cambrio Handfs, Pins, Nales, &c, Chromo- Lithographs. Fancy Soapsfcd Scents. Leeds Beddings, Tickings. Manclster Cot l^wels, Letter and Invoice Bindersiidia-rubber Goods, Iron Bedsteads. i Orders lind Indents promfly executed. P,O. 8053i3. _ |



I WAREHOUSE, f S^BW UNDEELINEN, TWO CASES Pf j Machine-made. iand-macy 9 _ T goods in the Trade, Some or the VreJ SW sold Cheap. ? Dr»/ triminld, from *"%&"** I :-"Lm. Plain. Is 3d; trimmed. MaC fr lom{s a 6dd} Drß^rs. plain, Is; trimmed. __i 3d _-/ —^jjdA^sortment of mpJvV BABY LINEN. J ~«M i rom 2s lid to 30s; Cloaks, Merino H to 25a; Night and Day laid t0203/ ypftis 6d; Infants' Hoods, Hats, GiM-tis. Is/ «pi Merino Frocks, Is6d to Bmnets, if aGdf? cUrt and Long Slips, Squares, oJd ; Flflf '""^-rßands. Waterproof Sheets, Bfbs. Sb»^ w ".and Bibs. A largo variety to Napktnßj very lowest prices. oboos« norn al NQ.9,/ JW^g QUEEN & °REV STS> O § g ha. ■a. 50 o 3 | i.i w > I- g P i 5i / H /! ' 5 ' / ' ! ■ ® :: ■■: M ■ /' I J / i / • ■■)■ |



GEO, <J!-EDH|, WATEJ MANUFACtJr, WELLES&Y-STREEtJ O TJO B / H to ROTH'S PIBLIC HOT. qAND SHOWER BATHSJVictoria.sthEast. Charge—ONE SHIILING, Open {week days from 6 a.in. k> 9 p.m., antfJDAY MORNINGS from] till 10 a-m. / bath roortu-ura all privati, and. supplied every convenience, Turhßi. towels, fleaa hair brushes, combs, resirators, soaps JSolcct I Bath-rooms (privatafor ladies ever, at all hours, with female itendanoe, ondng and Sixpence. Pleasopte the Addr*ctoria street Bast, a.bovethe Greyhounjol. and, next the Cheap Bdding and Fun Mart, Auckland. N.B.—arber in attent | 0 TRAVELERS AND^ISTS~ PRESEJI'S FOR HO3 Very beautiful Maid Table-tolbixets, Fancy Boxes, etq all made frifpick of N.Z. rich Native fimbcrs. Othjllections carefully packed up shipped (ore. W. NORRIE.J CABIKE |R XX B In New aland Timber, TOP OF SpRTLAND-^jtT. W. Jl Ef " BOOKBINuR, PAPER ER, ACCOUNT BOX MAXUI ?RER, WVDHAM-STKEE . v MERCHANS1 ACCOUWKS, : >' Insurance and M ing Register i Specially Ripd and Boun Mnsic, MagarinePubHc Lfbri ad Sunday Sohooßooks Well I ~ BAKERS' SHEfIAt RULEI X BOOKS. Bibles, Pfyer and Hy >ka :; jKe-bound. BAND ANICHOIR ML OOKg J RVtEP. f



M. jW C.E., M. I.VBT. M.E. CONSULTING ENGINEER i_ AUCKLAND. P. HERAPATJ, F.R.1.8.4.J fc^^l^ p H^ A BATH .ak,, ISON -*- * I ARCHITECTS, " '' CctONUi, Bank Buildings. JJBWa|dIiahONEV AND~iSN, .ARCHITECTS, Q7EEN.STREET, Auckland, ARCHITECT •j SSTCHBURY'S BUILDINGS, 'QUEEN-STREET. M R ?- F- M! BURBA T V rf AJtf.P. Society's Buildings. B. x■ & s~~o^?, DENTISTS, Kingsley House, Hobson-street, E,Cox. L.P.S., England. Auckland.' HCox, DAS.,-Michigan University,' U.S.A.. Jl 6~OTI> WIN COX", DENTAL SURGEON, 118, Queen-street, A.M.P. Society's Buildings, ; ■ 'V; Auokland.' fO" MIT O H £~u f ARCHITECT, ' St. Mungo Chambers, Queen-street, and at i ■ , ■.+ i Otahuhu. ■ '1 special Work undertaken for the Profession , PBR3I-ECTIVES in Best Styles n* atent Drawings and Specifications Carefully Prepared at Moderate Chargea. 3 A P E R H A N G INGS. W. PHILLIPPS & SON I lAVE RECEIVED, EX LATE ARRIVALS, 185—PACK AG ES—lB5 : - CONTAINING , 5| p.OOO ROLLS OF PAPERHANGINGS, CONSISTING OF • NEW PATTERNS '.. !; ' I For Drawing, Dining, Bed- Rooms, Hall and Staircase, suitable for the Mansion or Cottage. ~_ n B|AU'nFUL DESIGNS, 916 —PACKAGES—9I6 3CRIMS AND HESSIANS PLATE AND SHEET GLASS, WHITS LEAD OILS. TURPS. VARNISHES, AND ALL TRADE SUNDRIES. W, iPHILLIP E?S & SON, | 95 AND 97, QUEEN-STHSET, IIVrcCOSKRIE & S°N, ENGINEERS, USX - CHAPEL-STREET, tHave oa Sale several Portable Engines frottj Uto 20 h,p.; Marine Launch, Engines, from 2 h.p. land upwards; several.in progress, High and I Low pressure; Land Engines and Boilers made )on the premises up to 100 h.p.: Hydraulic Lifts | from Ito 3 tons ; Sawmill Machinery ; Winding and Pampuig Machineiy. Also, Launches Tendered for, made complete, any speed. MRS WIGG'S NEWTON LAUNDRY, GREY-STREET (Near the Top), I , Established 1880. Visitors to, and Residents of, Auckland are requested to observe that this Laundry is the best in the town. ■ All articles carefully washed by hand and finished in the most superior style by thoroughly practical hands. Gents' Clothes cleaned and thoi-ousrhly pressed; Lace Curtains redressed; Ladies Dresses washed and ironed. These list items are a speciality at" tMs'Esrab- Uaiinrint. ■ ■ . ; : ThHB MEDICAL-ELECTRICAL f. TREATMENT OF DISEASES. /As many diseases can be cured by Electricity ithout Medicine, and others being in eoiyunc )n with Medicine, Dr. WILKINS has added I > his Consulting Rooms every necessary Elec ical appliance both for Internal and External 1 omplaints of the body, including: Electrical Hot Ind Cold Baths.—Consulting Rooms, Queen reet, opposite Shortland-street, Auckland. , . ijVfRS SMITH, Corset and Bandage LTA Maker, has now a Select Stock of Stay ijlaterial to choose from, specially adapted for mis climate). Ladies can have Corsets made in ?ny style; Bandages on the latest improved arihciplcs; Stays for invalids, and - Shoulfler graces.—Ladies waited on in town and suburbs, fiy sending address to Eskbank Cottage, Gun |lry-street, Newton, by New Epiphany Church. T7l I. S H E R & CO., JP WHOLESALE SHIPPING AND-,. • FAMILY. B U T C H E R S , ■ >~ .: Established 1864. By Special Appointment to His Excellency- the Governor, Sir W. F. Jervois; His Excellency Sir .Tallies Ferguson ; and: H.R.H. the Di4r.e of Kdinburgh; also, Kosha Butchers to the • "QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND, N;Z.";• Fajnilies waited on in Town or Suburbs. ' POULTRY of all kinds DRESSED to ORDER. Dealers in Game ; Homo-cured Hams and Bacon ■ Corned Beef 'in Largo Quantity. Imports of Sausage Casings ' 'i . • ■■/ The Trade Supplied N.B.—Calves' Rennets. KSU Customers Supplied with Ice./ .



B^SiSS^^^^^SSHii^mp^L^^ ; -■'- m Csl $'£.£]. GU N S!y G- UNS! ! Rifles ! Rifles I ' REVOLVERS! REVOLVERS I f GUNPOWDER! L Shot, Caps, Cartridges, Wadcling, m)j. Wire Cartridges, Loadins Apparatus, j. AMMUNITION ':.<. ||f Of Every Description, 'W~ Fishing Tackle, Cutlery, Fireworks, &p, - Tie best and cheapest House in Aucklandior Wfr the above is at |t • - D. EVITT'S, 254, Qvees-htMet. :W^ Repairs and every description of Gunw>rk don* F »t the lowest possible prices, and satisfaction j guaranteed. .■.'.>' I D.- EVITT, Gd.vmaker, QU EE.N •S T REE T, AU.C XLA.N D (, j (Opposite the Market House). J PRICE LISTS SENT TO ANY ADDRESS. 'V gURREY HILLS. SURREY HILLS. :pWI (HOICELOTS. FINE VIEWS. Mi -, . -_ HEALTHY SITUATION# . ■ URREY HILLS, ~" " SURREY HILLS, SURREY HILLS. t RAM-CARS PASS EVERY 10 MNUTES. W > Dne-flfth Cash, balance any time within jive f Years; Instalments received, " . j Australian Mutual Provident Society's Build- I ings, Queen-street •.>' f ': A. BOARDMAN, Ag«V, I ' ■■■•-■'■■■■^- -at, -.. :■■ S" ■■'•'■■ I