MAORI PARLIAMENT.

Meeting at Shelly Beach, Maipara.

A very large assemblage of influential • chiefs* representing all the Northern tribes, and also all the tribes of Hauraki, or the Thames and Waikato districts, gathered together here for the purpose of taking part in the proceedings of the above annual meeting. The opening of the Whare Run anga had been fixed for the 11th inst., but was deferred as a token of respect to tho memory of the lato Ihaka Hakuene, tho Revs. Renata Tangataand ReupenaPaerata. Later on Hiriiii Taiwhanga and several European and native friends arrived, and Hirini introduced to Paora and the chiefs present Mr C. Hardy, an English gentle man, who took a great interest in the native people—who had, in fact, compiled a pamphlet entitled "A Defence for the Maori People," and had it translated ■ and distributed amongst the Maoris. Mr Hardy gave a short address, quoting the opinions of a number of eminent states men on the question of local management .of native affairs. Amongst those ho men tioned were tho names of Mr Protector Clarke and Lord Derby, who, ho said, strongly advocated these principled, claim ing that they were not only indispensable • to the welfare of the race, but also highly practicable. Besides these great men, he said the natives had a largo number of European friends, who would like to see them in tho position which they wore so justly entitled to occupy. (-y^aoiaTuhaere. thanked him for his ad dress." He said'that he. was aware of the fact that they had many European friends who'werc in sympathy with their cause, • and -ho had no doubt that, tins fooling emanated from tlio knowledge that the ; Maoris had borne their reverses like men, and had proved themselves to be a peaceful, law-abiding race. 'Hirini then addressed them on tho coming election, and said that he would again come forward as a candidate to solicit, thoir votes. Ho referred to the members that ' had been returned on former occasions, and eaid instead of removing existing evils they had seemed to remain quiet and uncon cerned while the evils were accumulating. Paoia said that thoy would consider this question further on. Ho regretted that it was absolutely necessary to send some one to Parliament to replace Iho lato Ikaka Hakuene, but as it was there wero several important matters to bring before the House in Wellington, and • these must bo introduced by a representa tive. Besides these, the resolutions adopted by the Runnnga would bo sent on, and thoy would also be placed before Parliament. It was thereforo imperative that they elect someone to do this, and he trusted that they would select a lilting porson. He concluded by suggesting Matiu KornenoTe Aranui, Shortly after lunch tho chiefs of the Ngapuhi arrived, and coming as they had direct from tho funeral of Mr Hakuene, a very affecting scene took place in the nature • of a tangi, which lasted with ono or two intervals the whole afternoon. Ono very pleasing and noticeable feature at the meeting was the religious feeling evi denced. There wero morning and after • noon services daily, and although there - wero two denominators represented, viz., Wcsleyan and Church of England, thoy - amalgamated, arid both ministers took . part in each service. On the morning of the 13th, tho Whare , Runangri, a tine hall, beautifully tini-hod inside, was formally opened for the trans action of business. The doors were thrown r open at 9.30, and the chiefs eagerly took up . their respective .positions. At 10 o'clock the President was announced by an usher, and all rose as Paora Tuhacre entered, and advanced to the Chair of State, where.bow ing to the?V.6sembhige, he took his seat. A brief interval of silence ensued, when President Tuhacre rose, and in a very feel ing and telling speech, in which ho specially . referred to the great loss they had sustained in the death of Ihaka Hakuene, their lato representative, he urged those present not to be rash in their opinions and counsels ; that tho questions brought up for their con sideration required cool, clear, and earnest deliberation. Tho first matter to be consid ered would be in reference to the Treaty of Waitangi. He asked them not to waste the time of the meeting in condemning tho action of the different Governments^ in re - gard to native affairs, lie said .ill this was understood, and was a matter of history. He passed from this to the New Zealand Con stitution Act of 1882, and wont on to ex plain that the Imperial Government of Eng land did not alter the effect of its conditions with their predecessors in the least by grant ing responsible government, to New Zea land. The Imperial Government had in fact honourably discharged its duties towards them by making special provisions in clause 71 of the abovo Act for their protection. The question now before the people was this : Is it,or is it not,necessary for them to avail themselves of the stipulations of the treaty, and the provisions of the above Clause? He said he had no doubt that thoy all recognised the advisability of this. Looking back to the past 30 or 40 years, where, he asked, were the blessings and benefits which it had been promised would accrue to the race ? It were vain to at tempt to point out any, and what could they see before them to-day ? Why, thoy could see the native people almost poverty stricken on their own soil, and all this was brought about from their foolishly allowing themselves to be taught to look for help and assistanco to the colonial Government. Henceforth, he said, look nearer home for relief, study well yourselves what is to the interests of tho race.and when yon have clis ' oovej-eii.-this, anchor all your hopes upon it; .Stand by it,ln storm and in sunshine, and ''thus by relying on your own efforts-you _i.. will'reap.the benefit, Boa credit to your selves, honoured by those who come after you, and worthy descendants of your noble ancestors. The President then resumed his seat. . "'".

Tho resolutions passed at the recent meeting held at tho Bay of Islands were read and adopted, when Waata Tepa, from Hauraki, saluted the President, nnd chiefs, and said : After the able address delivered by ouv worthy President I am afraid that some of us will be rather loth to tako the floor, and I will first address myself to these by saying we have met hero for the purpose of ventilating and discussing each other's opinions ; that is, of course, so far as they are consistent with good judg ment, and if there is any backwardness shown I shall insist on these principles being adhered to. What I have to say myself is this : A very erroneous impression seems to have' got abroad amongst Europeans in re spect to the nature of our meetings, and it is taken for granted in some quarters that if wo do not soon get that for which we arc at present agitating, we shall resort to the highly reprehensible methods which are being used in some parts of Ireland as it has been pointed out that both the cases are exactly similar. Now I am sure that you will all agree with mo when I say that I sincerely regret that such views as these are held ; it shows at once a total misconception of our motives and position, for the merest glance will prove that the al leged similarity does not actually exist; for wKereas Ireland demands Home, Rule^un conditionally, we simply ask for the lights for which our ancestors stipulated; and which were conceded them by honourable treaty. So far from separating ourselves entirely from the Crown, wo propose to frame laws and before their adoption submit thorn to the. consideration of .he mperia Government, with a proviso that, anj tli ng contained therein calculated to chs urb he peaceful relations.of the two WfJfW^ them) altered, or. if, necessary, altogevhe. |

erased, in order to entirely prevent any thing of this nature. Matiu Te Aranui said : My speciality is the subject of taxation. The Government proposed some time ago to tax native lands. I say that the Government have no authority {excepting that which they take upon them selves) to interfere in any way with our private lands, for has not the Crown granted us the undisputed and undisturbed possession of our lands, aye, and fisheries . How much less then have they the right to impose a land tax upon us. Talk not of the benefits extended to our race,of the civilising influencesin the shape, forsooth, of grog and tobacco, which has dealt destruction all around ; civilisation, indeed, with its concomitant train, of evils and disease. Nay, I say, take back your poison and let us live our remaining years in peace and retirement. Do not add insult to injury by talking of taxa tion.. Taxation j indeed, when our native settlements have each to support a European doctor or chemist, in order to have means to hand to cope with the European fevers and disease which attack whole families of us ! Taxation, when a public house is planted in each little dis trict, and we are tempted to use this slow poison, and a large percentage of the pro ceeds of the salo (which is called duty) is paid regularly to the Government ! Taxa tion, when "even our women arc heavy smokers of tobacco, and thus contribute materially to the Government treasury ! Have not we,l ask, paid the .State for legis lating for us, with a result that our position has been getting worse and worse, and were it left in their hands, the near future would toll a deplorable tale of wrongs inflicted. Therefore, as we must travel side by side with our European neighbours, we must also administrate cur own affairs, have a treasury of our own, and, if it is neces-

sary to levy taxes on our properties, it will bo with a viow to raise funds for the better administration of these, and the advancement of the race. The speaker concluded by exhorting each ono of them to study earnestly the grave questions brought before them relating to native affairs.

Business was then adjourned till the next day. It is, perhaps, needless to go into a detailed account of tho speeches given during tho whole sitting. The lirst (lay's work may be taken as a fair sample of the rest. Suffice, then, that there was no time wasted ; that address followed address, and that the principal speakers were To Puhata, Tatana, Matcnga Taiwhanga, Wi Rikihana, To Wirihana, hiotaim Pat.uawa, Eramiha, Meinata, Henii Partita, Rewiri, Te Tane Aaratu.ii, llenaro Wharau, Wctieti, Here wini, To Toko, l.eihana, Mihaka, Kira To Tttkn, To Kopa, Hone Ngapua, Eruwini, Peri, Te Kapua.

The resolutions already published were drawn up and adopted. Tho advisability of subscribing funds for tho purpose of incorporating a thoroughly Maori news paper into thoir work was discussed and agreed upon, and a committee was also appointed to inquire into and roport upon all privato native lands, as also all lands affected by Land Courts, tho negotiations of which havo not been completed, and it was announced that step, would bo taken for tho withdrawal of any such lands from tho influence of tho Court. A show of hands was taken in respect ta the return of a member, aud resulted greatly in favour of Hirini.

Hcta Te Haara then rose and said : I can not refrain from expressing my satisfaction as to the manner in which the business of this meeting has been conducted. I con gratulate you, Paul, as President, your able and intelligent assistant, and till those who have taken part in the proceedings. It has been a source of intense gratification to me to hear the able speeches which have been made, to notice the great interest that has been taken, and, above all, the skill that has been displayed in handling the various subjects with a view to bringing tho-h into proper form. Paora Tuhacre thanked the chiefs for the diligence and perseverance shown, and stated that full reports of tho meeting would be forwarded to various influential states men both hero and elsewhere. He said that if they had a paper of their own, the report would reach the whole of the natives, as well as Europeans; as it was, they were in debted chiefly to the courtesy of tho pro prietors of the Auckland Star for thoir publication. However, he hoped that ere long they would be able to have one of their own printed,dr.-! this would greatly facilitate the progress of tho work which thoy wero now engaged upon Meinata, on behalf of tho Assembly, thanked the President and h.is tribe for tho liberal hospitality extended to their guests. Ho extolled them for the resources provided for the comfort, etc., of the visitors, aud avowed that they had all spent a very pleasant time ; and thus ended perhaps one of tho most remarkable and interesting meetings that have taken place on this island for many years.

HOSPITAL AND CHARITABLE AIDS BOARD.

The fc'ew Refuses

A special meeting of tho members of the abovo body was held at 4 o'clock yesterday afternoon for the purpose of considering the report of the experts upon the new Re fuges. Tho following gentlemen wero in attendance :—Messrs Waddel, C'rowther, Niccol, ,Kidd, Isaacs, Mays and Suiter. Tho report was as follows :—" Wo have again examined the plans and specifications for the new Refuge, and find that only two alterations, viz,, the quality of the timber and slntes have been made. We beg to report, that tho undermentioned portions Of the work are not, in our opinion, in accordance with the meaning of the conditions, viz., tho concrete foundations are of poor qunlity and not suffi ciently deep, only averaging ono foot. The mortar is too poor in quality for hollow brick walls. The front and sides only are brick pointed, not; tho back and quadrangle. Not sufficient ventilation in wards and under floors. Tlie cooking apparatus is not sufficient to cook for more than half the pro posed number of inmates. 'The specifica tion only prbvide_; for two coats of plaster on brick walls inside. The partitions in the kitchen block are specified to bo in wood, when they should be brick. The first-floor joints, which have a span of 18ft. in the clear, are specified to be 12 x l__ spaced 18ft. apart, with only one row of light bridging. Tho blocks of detached earth-closets, urinal, &c, referred to in tlie letter accompanying the de sign, are not fully provided for. The fittings, hangings," etc., of the doors and windows are only fit to be used in small and inferior buildings. Tho storago of tho water is insufficient, as only 12 ordi nary 400 gallon tanks arc provided instead of cisterns* built in tho roofs, as promised by ' Authox," and included in the first specifications. There are several other items of minor importance, which, no doubt, would bo rectified as the building progressed. — We have the honour to be, sir, your obedient servants, W. C. Mirfin, and H. Allwright."—On the motion of Mr Mays, it was resolved that the resolu tions of the 18th April, —" That Mr Wade having failed to comply with the terms of the resolution of last meet ing re Refuge plans, his design be how rejected^ be confirmed." — Mr Suiter moved and Mr Niccol seconded, and it was agreed "That the detailed drawings and specifications supplied by Mr Wade not bein°- in accordance with his original de signs, and the design of 'Economy' not beifi^ in accordance with the original con dition, botii be declined and no premium paid ; also that no further consideration be riven for any of the competitive designs." —The Chairman then gave notice that at

the next meeting he would move that new designs be called for. A Hard Case.-A young sailor; named Edward Harkuskie, waited upon the Board, and asked for assistance to gO to his friends at Home. Ho had been in the Hospital for 12 months and was now a cripple tor lite. He stated that the nurses in the Hospital had collected £10 0s 6d, and he wanted the Board to make up tho sum to £18, as re quired.— The Board decided to grant the amount from the Convalescent Fund.— A man named O'Lcary was ordered to be supplied with rations for a fortnight on the recommendation of the Town Clork. 1. Allen applied for admittance to the Refuge. He stated that his sons had promised to pay 10s per week for his support. Lie application was declined on the ground that the room might be required for some destitute person. The New Cancer Ward.—The tender of J. Duff, £73, was accepted for the comple tion of the new small cancer ward. New Fever Wards.—A letter was road from the honorary medical staff stating that owing to the large and increasing numbo of typhoid fever patients in the Hospital, they would, advise their removal to the newly erected fever wards, as there was danger to other' patients, particularly suf-cal ones, when so many fever patients were distributed through the wards. The letter was referred to the Houso Committeo. Mr Mays wished it to bo thoroughly under stood that the new wards were built on the suggestion of the medical staff, and ever since their erection had been entirely at their disposal. House Committee.—lt was resolved to hold tho future meetings of the House Com mittee every Wednesday at 10 o'clock at the Hospital, unlosswhenotnerwise notified The Board adjourned at 5.30 o'clock.

ART SOCIETY'S EXHIBITION.

The following is a corrected list of sales in connection with the Art Society's Exhibi- - tion. Tho Society has mado arrangements with the Lord Aberdeen Reception Com mittee to allow the pictures to hang till Wednesday afternoon. The gallery till that day, however, will be closed to the public : — F. Wright's Bend of Waipa River, £5, to D. G. MncDonncll; Slater's Autumn Leaves, £2, to Mr J. Ah Kew ; Miss Stewart's Mrs Langtry, to Mrs .Williamson, £'"> ss; Mrs Jackson's, jun., Plaques, to Mrs Gold worthy, £6 ss, and Mr Osmond's, £1 Is ; Blom.icld's Lake Taupo, to W. J. Hill, 7gs; Payton's Junction of llivers, to W. Bur ton, 3gs : Payton's Taranaki, to Mrs Clark, £5 5s ; Wright's End of tho Day, to Dr. A. C. Purchas, £10; Payton's Nihotopu, to Ashtou, £5 ss; Wright's Sunshine and Shower, Mr Spurgeon," £7 ; W. M. Wat kins's Mold Lake, to W. Burton, £6 0s j Thomas Ball's Nihotopu, to Rev. Lewis, £2; Blomfield. Old Church, to Dr. Campbell, £4 4s; Drummond'fl Manu kau Heads, to Edmiston, £5; Blotn field's Nihotopu, to Edmiston, £0 Gs; Blomfield's Huka Falls, to T. Wright, £10 10s ; Wild's Rangitoto, to Judd, £5 ; Payton's Waiwera, to visitor, £15; Pay ton's Morning Mists, to Robertson, £3 3s ; Mrs Blomfield's Whakatipu, to Mrs Dickie, 7gs ; Atkinson's Life Study, to Mrs Clark, £0 ; Moultray's Morning, to Binncy, i' 3 3s; Blomfield's Waitakerei, to Bloomfield, £4 4s; Thomas Ball's Waitakerei, to Dr. Stockwell, £3 ; Mrs Finlay's, Through the Meadow, to J. M. Clark, £5 5s ; Moultray's Whakatipu, to Rev. Bruce, £3 3s ; Blomfield's Wairuki to Sloman, 3 guineas ; Druinmond's Coast, to J. Owen, £5 ; Wright's Solitude, to Roberts, £3 ; Gibbs's Cosmos Head?-:, to Kirk wood, ££! • 10s : F. B. Smith's Diamond Lake to Oxlcy, £3 10s; Druin mond's Manurewa to Oxlcy, £1; Blom field's Whakarewarewa to Ellingham, 15 guineas. Gibbs's Will She Weather It? to Society of Arts, £28 7s ; Gibbs's Otira to Boardman, £19 : Payton's Taranaki to Payton, t'li; F. Wright's Lingering Lights to H. Brett, 8 guineas.

THE PICTURESQUE ATLAS OF AUSTRALASIA.

Mil Frederic B. Scueix, tho manager of tho art department of tho abovo publica tion, arrived in Auckland on Friday, by the Rotorua, via West Coast, for the purpose of sketching the features of interest in and about Auckland. Mr Schell has already spent several months in New Zealand, aud visited all poitits of interest in the South Island, including the West Coast Sounds, the Lake District, Mount Cook, Dunedin and Christchurch. MrScliell reached Wellington from Christ church via the famous West Coast rond, which furnishes an opportunity for sketch ing the varied scenic beauties of that dis trict, the Otira Oorge, tho gold and coal regions of Groymouth and Reefton, the Duller Valley and Nelson. The publishers of " Picturesque Australasia " are fully im pressed with tho importance of New Zea land and its pictorial capabilities, and it is their intention to devote a large portion of tho work to tho thorough illustration of this colony. From Auckland Mr Schoil goes to the Hot Lake district, and will visit all the scenic attractions of the North Island. The Atlas Company, besides tlie several artists brought out from America for specialties such as Mr W. T. Smedloy, well known to the readers of " Harper" and the " Century" aa a delineator of figuro subjects, and Mr W. C. Fitler, landscape painter, as well at home in architecture, have employed all the available colonial talent, such as tho Brothers Ashton, of Sydney and Melbourne, McLeod, Piguenct, Fullwood, Mahoney, Mather, Patterson, Gouldsmith, and Madamo Roth. All the engravers Were brought out from America, having, been selected for their sovoral specialties, and the work already produced is an evidence that the work will bo equal, if not superior, to tho picturesque Europe, America, and Canada. Notwithstanding the fact that the publishers havo already expended over £80,000 from the largo subscription list, ultimate financial success is already assured.

CORRESPONDENCE.

The Mount Eden Rifle Range

(To the Editor.)

Sir, —From all I can bear, the above is to be abolished as a sop to political expediency. It will beas well to abolish our local Volun teers at the same time, for of what use will they be if unable to use their rifles effectively ? And how is this ability to be attained without a range upon which they can test their theoretical instructions ? It is only of lato that any attempt ha 3 been made to render the force even partially effective in this direction, and now the only medium by which it can be made so is to be abolished. When the range was established it was the only one available within miles of the centre of population, and that there were good reasons for having it where it is, is evidenced by tho fact that twelve hundred pounds M'oi-e expended on account of it. I don't want to set up for a prophet, but I venture to say that unless a range is come-at-able the greater part of tho year for two or three hours before eight o'clock in the morning tho only Volunteers you will have will be paper ones, useless in the field, if ever you should want them there. The senseless clamour against the range on ac count of the noise is only beaten by tho suggestion to suppress the patriotic ardour of our Voluntfcers,and do away with fighting altogether.- I am, &c. J.OS.

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STA^TUESD^^^j^g

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Biiisincss Notices- nr-TTE suecuss of Wolfe's Schnapps in VTfFHY~wfiiVpeople dose themselves with W mcdlciite, 'when they havo Woums Schnapps 1 iT~xr£' CPOSHER'SrCoffec Room, No. 2, Vic tortSSS* East, two doors from Queen- "^Gln^TriSc" three W times a day will make a different man of M^^cosiii & sonTSgineers, f nw nre _ure ; .Land Engines and l.oiicis »»»J£ nn th oromisbi -up to 100 h.p.: Hydraulic Lifts fminl to 3 tons ; Sawmill Machinery ; Winding and Pumping Machinery. Also, Launches Tendered ior. mode complete, any speea. 7:70AL3. coke, charcoal, fire- U WOOD. BcstßnJa, Titree.and Puriri Firewood ; also, nnt class Taupri. Newcastle, and Kamo Coal, a_ Lowest Price.for Cash. Furniture carefully Removed, and Goods delivered to all parts oi thcciTvaid suburbs, at Lowest Rates—Note the Address: C. PIPER, opposite the Ponsonby Reservoir, and corner of Newton andKaranga hape Roads. EVERY LADY HER OWN DRESS MAKER. Buttericik's cut paper patterns, to suit any garment. No Lady should be without them. Metropolit an Fashions (8 pages) Id; 2s pcrannum post free. W. P. OGILVIE. Draper, Victoria-street. qAUCE! SAUCE! 1 SAUCE!!! Wanted ctvery lover of good Sauce to Pur chase a (id. Bottle of tho " Yorkshire bauce Extraordinary," to tost what a Colonial .Manu facturer can do. and oblige FREDK. WHITEHEAD, TEA, COFFEE, AND SPICE MERCHANT, 05, Victoria-street. 0~ TRAVELLERS AND TOURISTS. PRESENTS FOR HOME. Vcrv beautiful Inlaid Table-tops, Cabinets, F.XCY BOXES, .'tc all made from tho pick ot NT. rich Nativv- Timbers. Other Collections carefully packed and shipped for Home. W. NORRTC. Cabin-etworker, In Now'jicaland Timbers only, TOP OF S HORTLAND-STREET. qACKS. SACKS. SACK S. We are Buyers of Good Second-hand Grain £ack STONE BROS. QACKS ! SACKS ! SACKS ! Tho Undersigned is a Ca3h Buyer ot Good Second hand Grain Sacks. GEO. V. JAKINS, Customs-strcot. ICIIMOND H O U S E, PONSONBY ROAD, AUCKLAND. W. COCHRAN, Senr., FAMILY BUTCHER. -rjrr ELLS BROS. CONVEYANCES ON HIRE. Office; Victoria Wharf. General Carters. Receiving and Forwarding Agents. Waggon for Furniture Removal. Coal, Coke, and Firewood Dealers, General Carters, &c. Telephone : Devonport Bureau. ■\%T ARN OC X BROTHERS, V T (Established 18621 SO\P AND CANDLE MANUFACTURERS, COX'S CREEK. AUCKLAND. Manufacturers of the Celebrated Extract of Soap, Disinfectant Powder, First Prize Yellow Blue Mottled. Double Crown, Economic, and Household, Carbolic, and other Medicinal and Toilet Soaps, made from tho purest of Tallows, OlHces-DURHAM-STREET, Auckland. •-N.B. — Cash Purchasers of Tallow, Wool, Sheepskins, and Bonos. Established 1859.] GEE & POTTER, COACHBUILDERS, LORN 13 and RUTLAND Streets. Coaches, Carriages. Wagßonotteß, Buggies, Pony Carrla-res, Carta, Drays, and every de scription of Vehicles kept in stock, or built to order. Tho trade supplied. N.B.—Traps lent to customers whilst repairs arc being executed. I" \DW I N JONES J (Lato E. and A. Jones), House, Furnishing, and General IRONMONGER, Ponsonby Road and Pompallier Terrace, Auckland, N.Z. Agent for tho Phoenix Fire Oflice. Advertisement Agent for Auckland Evening Star. Post Office Savings Bank, .Money Order Office Telegraph Station, Telephone Buaeau. mHE AMERICAN CORN BROOM COMPANY, EXMOUTH STREET, AUCKLAND. PRICE LISTS ON APPLICATION. -jyj 0 D B L s. Boys having Mochanical Genius can bo supplied with Model Engine Fittings, consisting of Cylinders, Taps. Safety Valves, Whistles' &c. J. HOWDEN, Jeweller, Qucon-strect. T,. I S H E R & C 0., JD WHOLESALE SHIPPING AND FAMILY BUTCHERS, Established IS6L By Special Appointment to His Excellency the Governor, Sir W. F. Jervois; His Excellency Sir James Forguson ; and H.R.H. the' Duke of Edinburgh; also, Kosha Butchers to the Jews. QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND, N.Z. Families waited on in Town or Suburbs. POULTRY of all kinds DRESSED to ORDER. Dealers in Game Home-cured Hams and Bacon Corned Beef in Largo Quantity. Imports oE Sausage Casings The Trade Supplied N.B.—Calves' Rennets. tSS. Customers Supplied with Ice. [A CARD.] TCT E. THOMAS (Twenty-four years with H. M. Customs), CUSTOMS, SHIPPING, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, BROKER, ACCOUNTANT, and PUBLIC AUDITOR. Offices: Firth's Buildings, 75, Queen-Btreet, ■ ;,-' . Auckland. ■^rr E HAVE FOR SALE:- Rod and Bar Iron, Wire Nails, Fencing Barb Wire, Roofing Iron, Sash Weights, Buckets, Tubs, Springs, and Patent Axles, Coarse and Fine Salt. GROOM, BUTCHER, & CO., FORT-STREET. Telephone 211.]



Public Notices- WYNDHAM-STREET. MERCHANTS7^^^^ , Insurance and Mining Ruled and Bound. Sunday Music, Magazines, Public.Libmne .and Suncta. School Books Well Bound QQKS _ »»™_MXS2_sMk? BAND AMD OHO-S MUSIC BOOKS l_U_LiilJ» G to%TH^PUIVIi?T |l/a^ SHOWEtt BATHS Victoi: A-sTi.KEr ... Charge-ONE SHILLING. Open «jjjjg A y days from 6 a.m. to ~ »d, \,, t _- MORNINGS from 0 till lO^v. ~jth every room, are all private, and •nPPM W2Sd hair convenience, Turkish towels, flesn a" )cc( . brushes, combs, respirators .soaps, j Bath-rooms (private) for ladies every.nay,« hours, with female attendance, ono fawning Sixpence. Please nolo the Address v>o street Kant, above tho Greyhound 101% u . t , next the Cheap Bedding and i *™™ l- e m Auckland. N.D.-Baiber m attendance., . _ T BRIDGE WATER & CO., 1$ c AGEN fTS, _ ' _ „ n r, q CONSIGNEES. AN.) FACTORS, AUCKLAND, N.Z. Office: Hion-STKKET (opposite City Council Chambers). nv--mn Cambric Handfs. Pins, Needles &cChrmnt) Lithographs. Fancy Soaps and Scents. J -eas Beddings. Tickings Manchester Cot -J o«us. Letlcrand Invoice Binders, India-rubboi boocib. Iron Bedsteads. „„„_..__,. Orders and Indents promptly execistcd. P.O. Box 312. _________ ppO CONTRACTORS AND OTHERS. ON APPLICATION TO E. PORTER AND CO., AGENTS FOR NOBEL'S EXPLOSIVES COMPANY, The services of the Company's Travelling In structor can be obtained, without charge, to adi isc in the use of Nobel's Dynamite. Gelatine Dynamite, and Blasting Gelatine, and Superin tend Blasting Operations. It Is requested that applications bo cent in as early as possible to E# poRTER & co<> Queen-street. SHEEP DIP. This DIP, prepared by Ourselves, is an entirely different article to anything now oitercd to Sheep Owners, and all we ask is A TRIAL TO PROVE ITS VAST SUPE RIORIT? OVER OTHER DIPS. We guarantee it to absolutely DESTROY all INSECTS infesting sheep, to Improve the con dition of the Wool, and to bo quite harmless to persons using iv KEMPTHORNE, PROSSER, AND CO. S New Zealand Drug Company Limited. fi ROUND LIM E. GROUND LIME FOR SALE : SOUTHGATE'S MAHURANGI HYDRAULIC GROUND ROCHE LIME, ? In any quantity, for Concrete Paths, Floor, Collars, &c., (next to stone flagging is un rivalled for durability and hard-setting qualities). For tanks and other wet work it Is a first-class material. *B. KEANE, SOLE AGENT CUSTOMS-STREET. QINGER SEWING MACHINES. . Sales in 1884 §06,292 Machines. Sales in 1881 562,03G "Machines. Increase 42,250 Machines. _______ -. .'. ' AT 2GI, QUEEN-ST., AUCKLAND. «TTHRKK OUT OF KY___P_Y ITOUR MA CHINES SOLD IN THK WORLD ARK SINGERS. UPWARDS OF THREE HUNDRED FIRST PRIZES 1 ATTD AT CHRISTCHUROH EXHIBITION TWO GOLD & TWO SILVER MEDALS. TO BB OBTAINED AT PER 2/6 WEEK PER 2/6 WEEK BEWARE OF GERMAN AND OTHER IMITATIONS. SINGER SEWING MACHINES. "\TEW ZEALAND PERAMBULATOR J_. FACTORY. 31 AND 3G, GREY STREET. THE CHEAPEST IN AUCKLAND. ____? _Z "^ Tjt t C ___} "5" "Is & AND BEST IN AUCKLAND MESSRS. COPEMAN & CLEGG, Practical Manufacturers of every description of Bas-inet.es, Perambulators. Invalid Car riages, &c.: Repairs of every description Neatly Executed. A knotty question for hard times: Why do people buy Bassinettes and Perambulators from other makers, and come so soon to us to ex change for one our make, when they can secure all they desire in Ono of our now designs at tho first outlay, and at much less cost. Our per ambulators arc constantly increasing in favour, and so confident are wo of their durability that we guarantee to keep them in repair for one year. Prico Lists Free. JTIMEI TIME! TIME GROUND, HYDRAULIC, AND ROCHI LIME. SO THOSE ABOUT TO BUILD, THE WARKWORTH CEMENT COM PANY (LIMITED) Haying completed arrangements for tho manu faoture of thoir Celebrated Hydraulic and Kocae liimcs at prices much below previous quotations, Solicit on the part of those about tc US. a c°mParison of their prices with UIO3O o_ otner ma,kcrs. special quotations! for cargoes of from 503 to 1000 bushels. iho Company's Lima has been used in the construction of the following important build ings, in adaition to many others too numerous K> mention: - Palmerston Buildings, Queen street; New Harbour Board Buildings; JJ. J. Stones Building, Queen-street; New -Scaland Sugar Works, Birkenhead ; Union Soap and Candlo Works, St. Ann's Bridgo; Floors of Government Workshops, Newmarket; Resi denco at Mahuracgi Heads for Mr Brooks; Residence at Remuera for Mr. A. E. Isaacs; Ad ditions to Star Hotel, Auckland; &c, &c, &o. For prioea apply at the Company's Yard, Customs-street West, next to Jickoll, Jfafftneor or, John R. Gray, High-street.



Public Notices. -OTTPTXr y.i? A T. A 7_"T_ FROZEN MEAT AND STORAGE COMPANY, Ltd. Head Office : Railway Wharf, Auckland. Works at Wait aba. PRESERVED MEATS. This Company begs to direct public attention to its various Manufactures of Preserved Meats. The reputation of our "PEACH" BRAND is now thoroughly established, and our sales have reached proportions which we may safe y say no other Colonial meat-preserving estaolish mcntisable to approach. Our Goods ore now to be found is all THE BEST MABKETS OF THE WORLD. The high-class quality of meat that we arc in a position to command enables us to pack 'an article which at all times gives us the pre ference over American meats. This is admitted by the Admiralty and leading merchants. We may mention that the whole of our pre parations are manufactured on the most modern and approved principles, under which the use of Acids is avoided. . SiILT BEEF AND PORK Packed in Kegs, Barbels and Tierces. Special attention is drawn to this line, which we are making A SPECIALTY, and which-with our facilities and the cold air process—we are able to cure in mild pickle, the necessity of cut ting to small pieces being obviated. QUALITY, CURE, AND FREEDOM FROM LARGE BONE GUARANTEED. ALWAYS 1 T '/. 17 T ALWAYS OX HAND./ I l_ Jl/.l (OX HAND. COLD STORAGE For Butter, Meat, and Poultry at Usual Rates. GENERAL MERCHANDISE STORED AT LOWEST RATES. JOSEPH BANKS, Managing Director. W. BEAMISH A. MORRISON, Secretary. Sold by all Grocers and Dairymen. FREEZING ".«-."; Really choice BUTTER has hitherto been only an occasional luxury—high in price. Difflcul to obtain. The Freezing Company now supply Grocers, Provision Dealers, Dairymen and others DAILY with their celebrated "SHELL" Brand Butter (in half-pound pats), selected from Factory or choicest Dairy made lots, received every day. ■BBS." COMPANY'S The description is— COLOUR-Bright and tempting. TEXTURE—Firm and waxen. FLAVOUR—Rich, nutty, appetizing. eST QUALITY GUARANTEED. "_4 Ask your Grocer or other Purveyor for Freezing Company's " SHELL " BrSiJcf; " : "'"■" DO NOT TAKE ANY OTHER;' (" SHELL" Brand) g\JJJ £f( Should anything supplied as our Butter fail to give satisfaction, either mi3hap, carelessness or fraud will be to blame. In cither case please address Post Card with complaint to GLANVILLE AND ELLYETT, Managers Butter Department, And a messenger will be sent to investigate. TOHN LAMB, of the Auckland Roller t? Mills and Biscuit Manufactory, Fort-street, - takes tbo liberty of intimating to the public that he has put on the market a " PATENT POR RIDGE MEAL," made from puro wheat, which is much cooler than oatmeal; and it will be seen from the analysis of Mr J. A. Pond, Colonial •Analyst, which is annexed, that this is a most valuable food, and it is giving entire satisfaction. It can be obtained atmost ot the lcadinggroccrs' in Auckland and suburbs in "lb bags and up wards, and Brown Bread made from this meal from the lending bakers. In making the por ridge, the water should be boiling beforo the meal is put in. Auckland, February 12,1557. J. Lamb, Esq., Auokland. Sir, —At your request I obtained a sample of your "Porridge Meal" from your mill on tho olst ulto., and nave examined tho 6ample, with the following results : - Analysis. Mo_3turo ... ..12-35 Soluble Albuminoids .. .. .. no Sugar, Gum, and Dextrine.. .. 5T5 Gluten 7'OG Cellulose .. .. .. .. ~ 2-58 Starch and Fat.. 70-30 Ash ... -90 100- This sample was produced entirely from wheat, and these results show the prenaration of a valu able article of food from which a large propor tion of the bran has been removed. Tho nitro genous matter is present to a greater degree than it would be in flour prepared from this wheat, while the retention of tho germ in tho meal adds greatly to. its value as a flesh-pro ducer, owing to tho large amount of albumi noids thus retained. The ash is heavier than in ordinary wheat flours, and as this is chiefly composed of phosphates, which are very im portant as bone-forming materials, it will bo seen how beneficial this food will prove to children. lam of opinion that this preparation will prove of groat dietetic value, but to ensure its easy assimilation by tho system it will re quire care in cooking, and will need at least thirty minutes at a boiling temperature to attain this result. I'havo tho honour to bo Your obedient servant, J. A. POXD, _ Colonial Analyst. LLISDON'S NEURALGIC DROPS, FOR THE THOROUGH CURE OF NEURALGIA. From the Rev. C. J. Morton, St. John's Parson .,„_- ?Se, Ferry Road, December, 1878. My dear M r Elhsdon, -1 have for many years past from time to time suffered severely from Neuralgia, nnd have found nothing to relieve me so speedily or so effectively as your ' Neu -1. urfely, O.TIS^ reco™d * other Testimonials in my posses- Prices, 2s and 3s 6d per bottle. BIGGS'S TOOTHACHE ESSENCE Gives Instantaneous Relief. Price, Is. Prepared only by F. BIGGS (late Ellisdon). Chemist, High-street, Christchurch. So Id by al Chemists. Wholesale Atrents— ' KEMPTHORNE & PASSER, Auckland. H OL p ROYD AND LONGBOTTOM, GENERAL WOOD TURNERS Albert-street, Auckland, opposite V.M.C.A. Rooms. Bandsaw Cuttings Carvings, Architraves, and Tohio rH, le. twork done at Lowest Rates. Table, Chaw, and Sofa Legs, Bed Posts, Drawer : stumps, etc , always in stock. BILLIARD BALLS RE-TURNED ■ AND STAINED. A Trial is Respectfully Solicited. T&7HERE can we get good sound Cooking price? At S *** fr°m moth at a rcaso?ablo MASEFIELD BROS., Karangfthnpo Road, oppoolto Eaut-Btroot, WHOLE3ALH AND RETAIL, I



- M 00... M__Sffi^J. ipSa»tSr w &^« a term of years.-lpl« ttWSW. and G,MercantileChZ h y-E^<*-_^S; of Now Zealand).fe b »•£■ M OXEYT°W^':: JL____ current rates. -3 ott % ARCH. BUCHANAV * ' {^p^a: g, i< uiM.l iv LE\Tn - ;■ - Msa£,^ "jVfONEY TO li^rfQ-i' IT J. rate of Interest,-^,. »W First-class FrocCd J" lW<^: f : WILLIAM UOLkZ\_^' NationallnsaraiSfe MONEY I^nF_?~J^ -tH NOTES, HOUSES,FUI3 BILLS DISCOUNTFTI...... , '. MORTGAGES NEG 0Tg JOHN wThaßdu ■ ;,.," Land, Commission, and Fst_y_, ' '' aUEENSLAND MORTGAGE DISCOUNT BANKING COliPi, . Dabey-stbekt (off Queen-street), i P HEAD OFFICE: Britf*' i 7j Acencie3: Auckland, Sydney, aa.tolsf MONEY advanced from £3..- , any amount required, to suit tho bom, PERSONAL, FREEHOLD. LEA _ any TANGIBLE SECURITY, repa,£ :: 7 way as may bo arranged,' either wm MONTHLY, or QUARTERLY h__jJo '' lowest current rates. AD VAN CES mado oil JORXUj^Mir...,, removal; also, on all kindsof MKRCiull including BOND WARRANTS, _a..«| BILLS DISCOUNTED atcurr M t«!j|| Interviews and coni_riiihicatioiijrtl|^K strictly confidential. <' Office Hours: FromlOtfflSfe, Bank op England NotesC_jbJ|| LONDON MORTGAGE, IM 7 discount Bmm-_Wm 50, SHORTL AND - STREET,I^ (Opposito A. Clark and.Sois;t{iE3g And Little Colllns-st., Melbaana LOANS are advanced from iW. I Personal, Freehold, and Leasehold &__^ffi Repayable by |. Weekly, Monthly, or Qi-Juter]f«t_iH| p- At Lowest CurrentEiiiti Advances mado on Furniture -.£,..!t£, and all classes of Mercbaiißt^l B Loans granted upon Life Felicia lijia§||l|| Interests under Wiik f_ Bills Discounted at CraraEap; Loans upon Deposit of Deeds. RepifK Easy Instalments. Terms Gratis. All conimuhicetiCßar' views held strictly coaSdE.iilM ' A RT It U R f{U LAND AND MONETARY iG. 24, SHORTLAND • SHU (Three doors'past Siasfta, I am prepared to value lahOfcitfi,;';. the Country for intending pnretaoi£-;i-..,.. rcrst.'t!*.!i>' terms. All laud soltt ojli! '" ' lax;i"r ; i .: ,;c _!{ per c<?nt, commisa fc I am prepared to negotiate Mffl^iflffl-;--: from £25 to £15,0*1/ ffiig Having at command a large son)of .(HI make advances on Lif-j Va ■?■ \ Having Agents, in all parts of Aii^Jjp England,'l can make AdvaftcwPHHlK in sums from £50 to £15,001 M INDUSTRIAL AND PRplfflß PERMANENT BU&DINffiOTBHj INVESTMENT SOCIETY OF iOS| SCALE OF REPAYMBI^otW Repayments extend- Per WeofcfegJHK ingover tor £100. _V»Hffl| 1 year .. ..2 0 0,- H!.flffl_f 8 years.! .. 014-7 Jj Hi 5 years „ .. 0 10}, ,»» 7 years .. .. J ».U -. |!.H| __ 10 years .. ... 06 3 _3. . And other Periods to suit Bu&Sj^B. The Board has power imW>fJJnMJ Want of Employment to SKHW| BORROWERS SHARE IN P*^JB PART OR WHOLE OF J&JfM , MAY BE REPAID AT M ? m INTEREST CEASES o^.:lJ»£*^B repaid. : :-':--:-':--j_Jmm A member who has obtained anMf^,«i liberty to sell his property at »»& pay off his mortgage; or iW>''iK. his property subject to the MWtpP t. , .- Society. '■'■"-_^mS"' Corner of QUEEN STBBBTu*^' j j LANE, A«ci_UX%^aßß.. ■ JOHN BAKCggH A UPELAND '"ttE^flflW A OPERATIVE BUILULNG .»j| MENT SOCIETY ____ Office ; ut^en'-s«K« W ' ' ' LOANS granted upon »«* E* Freehold or Leasehold, Prop"Mj,* £20 to £6,0C0. principal and intereflW Rl . able in instalments at the "'ffiMWß Rates for rcpaymentoUa^^ 01- Repayments extend- p ., WM __.|Tp.rf ( mg over fr _-»-dHj 2 yoars '.'. '.! J,? . ' fellJaH 3 years .. .. 01* ' ~ jjll * years.. .. 0118 „* 6 years .. .. ■0 8? 8 years .. .. 0.7 1 10 years .. . OJJ r^M| And in the same'P»P"*» bTp, B ' or larger loans. .-JB DEPOSITS.-The Society »g®l' deposit :-For 6 months, If&Sggm at 7 daya notice, 5 Per CODj o p BA^; ■ IUEW ZEALANDHOBWA^% ]S AND DISCOUNT BA»|tf|B GRANTS LOANS^ OF ft, i»_ 1| personalW^* FREEHOLD AND FIRST AND sAr^B ' ANY AYAlLA^fli WEEKLY OR MONT^b^'' | Or in any way to sua i"v m - Loans on Furniture, wKtog J all kinds of Hien^ , . mm , if,«rr_-l'^4tr i ___B Bills Discountedot Cum*'. ; t,H . AUoommunicatlonßsW ,w fl « : NEW ZEALAND M^/^ r -p (Next to Atkik c W** §-, ]