The New Zealand Herald.AUCKLAND, MONDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 1885. C WEEKLY NXW«L fil 2«. to. psb Y*a*. >t MONTHLY SUMMARY, 4a. to. pis YUB./ Daily.Price 2d.Vol. XXII.—No. 7,247.] WEEKLY mews, fil s». to. miiu. \

1 MONTHLY BUMMAKY, 4a. to. nut Yxjju J

Shipping.Shipping-

« nr\HE NEW ZEALAND

POTT! SHIPPING COMPANY'S ROYAL

f??jtei MAIL LINK OP STEAMERSr ""->4j (Under Contract with the New Zea-

|[ land Government)

Will be despatched with Her Majesty'sMails as under

forLONDON,

ViaRie de Janeiroand Madeira:—

Com- Port of De-

Steamer.. J mander. *rture- Date.

rjAor»oK.....pl63 T'lrPin Wellington Feb, 14"Eimuuka' '<7SO Hallett Lytteltoa March U8uapehu....;4163 Brough „

April 9Haikoura ...

4760:Cmtchley„

May 7Tongarlro -. 4163 Bone „ June

And thenceforward every fourth Thursday.

The above are all new steamers, built specially forthe trade, and commanded by men of great ex-perience.

The length of the passage by the Company's

steamer* Averages under 40 days.

Passage money: Saloon, from 60 guineas upwards;second cabin, 40 guineas ; steerage, from IS guineas.

For freight or passage apply toTHE HEAD OFFICES. CHRISTCHURCH,

Or to the Branches and Agents of the Companythroughout the Colony.

.~W.-v fTIHE NEW . ZEALANDJ£§3g2W X SHIPPING COMPANY'S

FOR LONDON DIRECT.The *Aal Clipper Barque

LAI R AIs now loading, and will have quick despatch.

THE NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING COMPANY(LIMITED), Agents,

-Kl QHAW, SAVILL, ANDALBION COMPANY

■f F-riTiffimw (Limited).

MONTHLY LINE OF FAST STEAMER 3 BE-TWEEN ALL THE PORTS OP NEW ZEA-LAND AND LONDON.

TAINTJI (new), 6260 tons reg., 3500 i.h.p.' ARAWA (new), 5250 tons re«.. 3500 i.h.p.COPTIC .. 4367 tons rag., 3000 i.h.p.lONIC '

.. 4703 tons reg., 3000 i.h.p.DORIC .. 4744 tons reg., 3000 I.h.p.

The two first-named steamers are built speciallyfer the service by Messrs. Denny Bros., on tho Olyde,and are fitted with all the latest improvements.

The others previously belonged to the famous WhiteStar Line, and are already favourably known in theNew Zsaland trade.

The s.s lONIC leaves "WELLINGTON forLONDON DIRECT on the 15thFebruary.

All information to be obtainedfrom the agents.L.D. NATHAN & CO.,A. HEATHER.CRUICKSHANK & CO.

CK-L rvRIENT LINE.Under contract with the New

.Ma ,nM|'>y South Wales Government for theteaggasgasSia conveyance of Mails.

The followipg Steamships belonging to theORIENTCo. and the PACIFIC Co. will leave SYDNEY andMELBOURNE on the undermentioned dates forLONDON, via ADELAIDE, DIEGO, GARCIA (atsteamer's option), SUEZ and NAPLES:- -

Prom Sydney. From Melbourne.LIGURIA - - Feb. 14 Feb. 20IBERIA ..

.. Feb. 28 Mar. 6CHIMBORAZO ... Mar. 14 Mar. 20POTOSI .. ~ Mar. 28 April 3ORIENT ..

April 11 April 17And fortnightly thereafter.

Through fares to London, £22 to £75.Passengers secure special advantages by booking

through from New Zealand. Second-class passengersby Oiient steamer are provided with saloon pas-sage to Sydney or Melbourne.

PASSAGES FROM LONDON.— facilitiesafforded for bringing out Friends and Relatives by

a re-payment of the passage-money here.SPECIAL RETURN TICKETS, available for 12

months, are issued at the following rates :—

First Saloon - _ .. .. £117Second Saloon £77

PARCELS BOOKED THROUGH to LONDON atInduced Rates.

For further particulars apply toUNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF NEW

ZEALAND (LIMITED),Agents in New Zealand

-s, i QTEAM TO LONDON.

PENINSULAR AND ORIENTALSTEAM NAVIGATIONtf^'^Bß" COMPANY.

FOR LONDON DIRECT(Via Colombo).

_. I Leave Leave.

Steamer. j Sydney. Melb'rne.j ISSS. 1885.

BALLRAT .. „ .. Jan 23 Jan 22INDUS .. „ .. ..Feb 6 Feb 12ROME ! Feb 20 Feb 26SHANNON Mar 6 j Mar 12

And thenceforward every alternate week.Pssseufeers and cargo booked to London, Mar-

seilles, Italy, Egypt, India, China and Japan atmoderate rates

P.eturn tickets issued both to firstand second classpassengers at especially low rates. Cheap reservedaccommodation can be obtained in this company'svessels.

Passengers booking at Auckland secure special ad-vantages.

For all particulars apply toCRUICKSHANK & CO.,

18,Queen street, Auckland. Agents.

,-Tk A iHHINA NAVIGATION\_J COMPANY (LIMITED).

T##»S*!rXs. LINE OF STEAMERS FROMSYDNEY TO HONGKONG,

MtrVirt'Tflnfi Calling at Townsville, Cooktown,Thursday Island, and Port Darwin.

The attention of intending passengers is called tothe superior accommodation of this Company'ssteamers. The cabins and saloons are on deck, thusinsuring coolness and comfort in the heat of thetropics. Cargo booked at lowest rates. For rates ofrelght and passage apply to

H. B. MORTON, Agent.

-K1 OTEAM TO CHINA.MESSRS. GIBB, LIVINGSTONE.

AND COMPANY'S LIN- OPytfrYrtTvZnt STfcAMEKS FROM SYDNEYTO HONGKONG, VIA QUEENSLAND PORTS.

The Service will be carried on by the undermen-tioned full powered first-class steamers, built underspecial survey.

ATHOLL „ ... „ 1436 tonsCARI3BROOKE .. .. 1347 „DEBAY .... „ 1684 „lOLANI .. ..

..1543 „

The DEBAY leaves Sydney about 3rd March. Forrates of passage and further particulars, apply toHENDERSON & MACFARLAME,

Auckland, 6thFebruary, 1885.

vCKJL pOMPAGNIE DESMESSAGERIES MARITIMES.

SIDNEY, MELBOURNE, AND ADELAIDE TOMARSEILLES (Via Suez Canal).

Steamers under Postal Contract with theGovernmentof France.

CALLING AT MAURITIUS, REUNION, SEY-CHELLES, AND PORT SAID.

THROUGH PASSENGERS FOR LONDON, VIAMARSEILLES AND PARIS.

Tho Company's Steamers will be despatched asfollows:—

Steamers. **»"„

Leave I .J****Sydney. Melbourne | Adelaide.C&LEDONIEN.. Feb. 24 Feb, 28 Feb. 30OCEANIEN-... Mar. 24 Mar. 28 March 30

Table Wines, Beer, etc., are included in the passagemoney.For freight, passage, and further particulars, apply

HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Agents,- Fort-street.

Al O S. OOROMANDEL.THOMAS SCOTT, MAfeTER.

Uc,^J6lMi: Leave Coromandel :

9th,^2noon Tuesday 10th, 12 noonFridSv l&hT' 12 noon Thursday, 12th, 12 noonWe/.W »J "J?' , Saturday, 14th, 12 noonNot; ™/n? °lher circumstances permitting.iive stocks m Bhi PP mE- carrying, or discharging

o.,,

r< £etve(l.

thont "hipping note, andiSuiSS mte' idTe ,̂ed "«ne of departure.*au PVC9U mutbe prepaid on boardA. R. H. BWINDLEY.

Manager.

■, TTNION STEAMSHIP*J COMPANY OF NEWZEALAND (LIMITED).

I 1 TmE TABLE.-FEBRUARY.

°R' TARANAKT, NELSON, PICTON, -WELLING-ION, LYTTELTON, AND WEST COAST PORTS(Fxou Mant/eat/).

Steamer. | Date of Sailing. IHawjca I Thurs., 12 Feb., 8 a.m. | 7.15 a.m.Penguin I Tuesday, 17 Feb., 10 a.m. | 8 40 a.m.

FOR GISBORNK. NAPIER, WELLINGTON,LYTTELTON. AND PORT CHALMERS

(From Auckland).Waihoka . I Thursday, 12 Feb., noon | —

P-OT_mahana | Thursday, 19 Feb., noon | —

FOR MELBOURNE. VIA BLUFF.Waihora I Thursday, 12 Feb., noon I —

Rotomahaxa|| I Thmsday, 19Feb., noon | —

jjOaUs at Milford Sound and HobartFOR SYDNEY.

Wairarapa I Thurs., 12 Feb., 5 p.m. j —

Rinoabqoma 1 Wednes., 18 Feb., noon j —

FOR SUVA AND LEVUKA. '

Arawata I Tuesday. 10 Feb.. 6 p.m. I —

FOR RUSSELL.Arawata I Tuesday, 10 Feb, 5 p.m. | —

EXCURSION TICKETS.—During the months sfFebiuary, Excursion Tickets will be issued at Re-duced Rates, available /or return until 31st March,1885.

US' Cargo must bo booked and alongside TWOHOURS before advertised time of departure.

Passage Tickets must be taken at theCompany'sOffice.Auckland Branch, Corner Queenand Customs Streets.

\ Q s - WAITAKI,

II i*. V V \ 412 tons register, 420 h.p., will leaveI Queen-streetWharf FOR WHANGA-

!i| REI, WHANGAREI HEADS,

MANGAPAI, AND PARUA BAY, as follows :—

TIME TABLE FOR FEBRUARY.From Auckland:

Every Tuesday and Friday, at S p.m.From Whangarti :

Monday, 9th, 2 p.m.Thursday, 12th, 5.30 p.m.Monday. 16th, 9.30 a.m.Thursday, 19th. 10a.m.Monday, 23rd 2 p.m.Thursday, 26th, 4 p.m.

Cargo received at Kamo Coal Depot, RailwayWharf, until 4 p.m.

A COACH meets the Steamer at Whangarel Headsand runs to Waipu.

Fares— Whangarel, Mangapai, and Parua Bay-Saloon, 10s ; Return, 16s. Steerage, 6s ; Return, 10s.Whangarel Heads—Saloon, 7s 6d; steerage, 6s.

Tickets must be obtained at. the office, which will beopen until after theboat leaves.

KAMO COLLIERY COMPANY (LIMITED),Agents.

Office— l4a, Queen-street, opposite Firth's Mill.

-VI 1171OK GISBORNE AND.c£Sa><<|V JO NAPIER. . .

The "Waikato Coal and Shipping■mBMMWM Company's

S.S. THOMAS RUSSELL.The above Company having found it necessary to

put this vessel into Dock for a few days havechartered the

S. S. I O N A,Which will accorbingly leave for Gisborne andNapier THIS DAY, at Ave p.m.

Cargo till four o'clock.For freight, passage, and other particulars apply at

theCompany's Officez, Schtrff's Buildings,Fsrt-street.

~K a JJIOR WANGANUI, VIAJ-M>*3V Jl- NEW PLYMOUTH.

ssSSfiBSBBiBii The favourite s.s.ORE T I ,

2SO tons. Wm. Robertson, Master, will leave One-hung* Wharf as above at three p.m. on WEDNES-DAY, ebruary llih.Carries an ezpeiienced stewardess.

For freightorpassage apply toJ. W. WALLER,

Or, P. CLARK, Onehnnfa.rK, IjlOR NEW PLYMOUTHJj AND

waitara.«<«sataHßassfi»tai TJ]e fas j.and favourites.s.

O R E T I,200 tons, Wm. Robertson, Master, will leave OnehungaWharf as above at one p.m. on MONDAY, the9th February.

Carries an experienced stewardess.For freifht or passage apply to

J. W. WALLER,Or, P. CLARK,

Onehunga.

-k, ©TEAM TO mHAMES,Connecting with

\ByMMg-2f RIVER STEAMERS,

STIRLINGWORTH, OHINHMURI, KAURI,WAIHI, and TB AROHA OOLDFIELDS,

MORRINSYILLE, WAITOA PLAINS, Ann GRANTAND FOSTER'S SETTLEMENT.

TIME TABLES.S. ROTOMAHANA,

P.S. ENTERPRISE No. 2,AND

ANNE MILBANK.FROM AUCKLAND

| KotoMAHaNA I Enterprise. I A.MILBANKMon 9 I 8.30 morning | 8 night j —

rues, 101 911 orning | — I —

Wra; 11 1 10 morning I 9 night —

rhur,l2| — I — I —

Cci, 10 I 11.30 morning 111 night j —

Sat, 11 1 1 afternoon | — | —

FPOM THAMES.| fOTOMAHAKA I ENTKRPRIHg. | AMILBASJC

Won., 9 I 2 30Afteranon | — —

rues 10 I 3 at ternooniß | 12 midnight —

rVed, "11 4 afternoon I — —

Thur, 12 1 — 15 afternoon —

Fri, 13 £>.30afternoon [ — —

Sat, 14 I — | 5 afternoon —

tio cargo received for Rotoniahana within halt-an-liour of advertised time of leaving.

Not responsible for Shipping, Carrying,or Discharg-ing Live Stock.

GEO. FRASER, Agent.

~V x "TfcAILY STEAM COMJU' MUNIOATION WITI

AND TE AROHA.■fWyifW TIME TABLE.

S.S. PATIKI.From Shortland, calling at Goods Wharf,

Monday, 9th, 12 noonWednesday, 11th, 5 morning (Goods Wharf only

Friday, 13th, 5 morningFrom Te Aroha:

Tuesday, 10th, 7.30 morningThursday, 12th, 6 morningSaturday, 14th, 7 morning

FARES.Single. Return.

Turua ..«. 2s Od - 8s Od

Hikutala .. .. 8s Od _ 6» OdJunctionand Paeroa 4s Od _ 6a OdTe Aroha _ _ 7s 6d _ 12s 6dWeather and other circumstances permitting.

H. O. GILLESPIE,Manager.

,rt, 1 TT'OR HIKUTAIA.J1 PAEROA., TE AROHATrfrffraSK wA I T °A> WAIORONGOMAISHAFTESBURY, AND MATA«aaEßaaeaia » MATA

The s.s.KOT U K U

will leave as above on TUESDAY EVENING, th(10th instant.Cargo at once.For freight only apply to

THORNTON, SMITH, & FIRTH.

.rkl (3TEAM TO MATA.KANA.

saaaaSsasSa The s. s.MAORI

will leave Auckland for Matakana TO-MORROW(Tnesday) MOiNING.

For freight or passage apply to Captain Syms, orboard; or, Brown, Barrett, and Co , iliiotl-street,Auckland.

,rKX TEAM TO OMAHA.£3 PUHOI, and mangawai.

;££Mkr S.S. RUBY.Leave for Omaha and Leave Mangawai and

Manga,.ait Omaha:Tueiday, 10th, 6 a.m. Thursday, 12th, 5 a.m.

Not responsible for goods when sto^ -Tickets, &c, apply on board.Office: No. 18, Ferry Tee.

,rt\ X CJTEAM TO WAIWERA*3 (HOT SPRINGS), MATA-Trv W^fKxsKA-N A, KAWAU, OMAHA, ANDJj&SMa§sS»g*rMaHURANGI.

The s.s. ROSE CA&EY, Alat Lloyd's.For Walwera—Every Tuesday and Thursday, at 11a.m. ; Saturday, at noon. Return Wednesday,Friday, and Monday.For Matakana, Kawau, and Omaha— Tuesday,at 11 a.m.; return Wednesday.For Mahurangi — Every Thursday, at 11 a.m.; andSaturday, at noon. Return Friday and Monday.

HENDERSON & MACFARLANE.

Shipping-_____

© STEAM

P SHIP CO. (LIMITED),

Tuck-tabIe.—FEBRUARY.Weather and other Circumstance

1) Permitting.

FROM QUEEN-STREET WHARF.TO THE HOT LAKES. TERRACES, AND

GEYSERS (VIA TAURANGA).THE QUICKEST, CHEAPEST, AND EASIEST

ROUTE.Tourists can avoid the tedious and rough overlanc

journey by taking passage in the Northern SteamshiiCompany's new and fast steamersClansman and Weilington, which leave Auckland alternately everjMonday and Thursday, at 7 p.m., arrivingat Taurangiat 6 o'clock on the following morning, when a Coaclunder mail contract, leaves immediately after breakfast for the Hot Lakes, passing through the VesejStewart' Settlement, arriving at Ohinemutu at fomp.m. same day,

FOR TATJRANGA AND BAY OF PLENTY. PORTS.Steamer. I Date OV Sailing.

Wellington I Monday, 9th, 7pmClansman | Thursday, 12th, 7pmCltrsman I Monday, 16th, 7 p aiWellington | Thursday, 19th, 7pm

Connects at Tauranga foiDouglas Opotlki and Bay of Plant]

Ports every Tuesday.

rOB RUBBKLL, WHANGAROA, A MANGOS'""Wellington I Monday. 9th, 7pm

Clansman I Monday, 16th, 7pm_Wellington | Monday, 23rd, 7 p.m.

FOR GREAT BARRIER,_

TRYPHENA, PORIFITZROY, AND WHANQAPARAPARA.

Glonelg | Every Saturday, 8 a.m.FOR WHANG WHANGAREI HEADS, AND

HANQAPAI.

_ Macgregor | Every Tuesday. 8 p.m.FOR WHANGAREI, WHANGAREI HEADS, ANE

, PARUA BAY.Macgregor | Every Friday, 6 p.m.

"~

FOR MERCURY BAY AND TAJRUA.Glenelg 1 Mondays and Thursdays, 7 p.m.FUR WHANGAREI AND WHANGAitKI HEADS

(Carrying passengers and cargo for Waipa)A Coach meets the steamer on arrival to convey

passengers to Waipu.Clansman | Friday, 6th, 8 p.m.Macgregor I Tuesday, 10th, S mClansman I Wednesday, 11th, 10 a mMacgregor I Friday, 13th, 0 p.m.

FROM WHANGAREI TO AUCKLAND(From Railway Wharf).

Macgregor I Monday, 9th, noonClansman | Wednesday, 11th, 6pmMacgregor | Thuisday, 12th, 2 p.m.Wellington I Saturday. 14th, 4 p.m

FROM MANUKAL.FOR WAITARA AND NEW PLYMOUTH.Argyle and Qairloch as per advertisements.

'

FUR lIOKIANGA.A Steamer fortnightly (as par advertisement).

¥3L Cargo must be bookedand alongside the vesselby 4 p.m. prompt. None will be received after thathour.

Passage Tickets must be taken at the Company'sOffice. No. 67 -street, Auckland.

EXCURSION TICKETS. — During the months olJanuaryand February, same will be issued at ReducedRates, available for Return until 31st of March, 1885.The Wellington or Clansman for Waiwera everySaturday at 2 p.m., returning every Monday, 7 a.m.

JiSKJvv TT,0R WAITARA —

JP The fine new AIRLOCKI vjujj ii/vy"will leave OnohungaWharf as above[ j>Eg||gjjiaaEsa» (weather and other circumstances

permit tinK) en Ai ONDAY, February9th, at one p.m.—Northern Steamship Company,Auckland; or, A. Barnes, Onehunga.

. _

, ~Ki TT0R GREAT BARRIER.I NOTICE TO SHIPPERS,

r™*'"'***■ "*"*1&MOn an( aft this date, the s.s.

GLE.xEIG will take in cargo for Great Bairier onTHURSDAYS, on her return fromMercury Bay.

NORTHERN STEAMSHIP CO.,Auckland.

_., QTEAM TO WAIROA

S3 SOUTH.The i.i.■afaaSSaSa PLANET.

Leave Auckland: Leave Wairoa:Monday, 9th, 10.30 a.m. Tnesday, 10th, 1 p.m.Wednesday, 11th, 11 a.m. Thursday, 12th, 5 a.m.

Turanga.Leave Auckland: Leave Creek :

Thursday. 12 h, 3 p.m. Friday, 13th, C a.m. andFrid»y, 13th, 3 p.m. C p.m.

Weather and other circumstances permittingNot responsible for goods when stored.

~ki O S. BLANCHE.*^W^ !̂ sSs. FOR THE WADEEVERY WEDNESDAY.

Open for Picnic Parties or Fishing Excursions.For particulars apply on board.

"DARQUE REBECCA-O CROWELL,FROM NEW YORK.

Consipnees of Cargo by this vesselare requested to Pass Entries, present Bills of Lading,Pay Freight, and obtain Delivery Order for their Goodsfrom the undersigned -ithout deliy. Cargo will be atConsignees' risk after leaving ship's tackels, and if nutremoved promptly may be stored at their risk andexpense.

Captain Kelly, of the Rebecca Crowell, will not beresponsible for an? D»bts contracted by members ofhis crew, unless theyhave his written authority.

ARNOLD, HINES. AND CO.,Corner Customs and Fort Streets,

Auckland, February 7th, 1535.

J>*J*w "ORIGANTINE LADYJL> MABEL, FROM TIMARU.Consignees are requested to pre>

Evfii>Tgiri"«a sent Bills of Lading, pay freight,and take delivery of good 3 forthwith. All Cargo atConsignees' risk after leaving ship's slings, and anyimpeding ship's discharge will be stored at Con-signees'risk and, expense.

STONE BROS., Agents.

r*»A. X>ASSENGERB' LINE OJL PACKETS TO NEW ZEALAND.

linfefe&Sraa OWNED BY MESSRS. Shaw,SAVILL, & ALBION CO., LIMITED, 34, Leaden-

HALL-STREKT, LONDON.

The above line of ships are regular traders to all theprincipal ports of New Zealand. They are clipperships, classed Al at Lloyd's, and commanded byexperienced masters. The bill of fare is most sub-stantial, and of the best quality, and the accommoda-tion roomy and convenient.

The undersigned are empowered to grant passagesfrom London to Now Zealand, payment forwhich hasbeen guaranteed in the colony. Return ships to Lon-don also leave atalmost rogular intervals.

Full particulars onapplication toCRUICKSHANK & CO. \

u. D. NATHAN. &CO., V Agents.A. HEATHER, i

T*T A I W E R A .

PLEASURE BOATS FOR PICNIC PARTIES ORFISHING EXCURSIONS.

' BOATS ALWAYS READY WITH COMPETENTBOATMEN.

Civility and the Greatest Attention.COMFORT GUARANTEED.

TRENT" T> r0 t hers,rent Brothers,

CANTERBURY STEAM COFFEEMILLS,

VICTORIA, CHESTER. AND DURHAM STREETS,CHRISTCHURCH.

NEW ZEALAND CHICORY WORKS AND WARM:TEMPLETON.OFFICE AND SAMPLE-ROOMS : LICHFIELD ANDMANCHESTER SIREET, CHRISTCHURCH.

The only Gold Medal ever awarded in New Zealandlor Coffee, Pepper and Spice, N.Z. Exhibition, 1883.Also,First Prize Medals, Melbourne Exhibition .. 1881First Prize Medals, Sydney Exhibition .. .. 1879First Prize Medals, N.Z. Inhibition 1872 and 1865

First Award, Vienna Exhibition 1873

E. IS • Legge & Co",3USTOMS-STREET, AUCKLAND, AGKNTS FOR

AUCKLAND AND DISTRICT.

Messrs. Trent Brothers be? to notify to customersmd the genoral public, that they Guarantee theirirepared Coffees to contain only the finest PlantationCoffee, with an admixture of Funic Chicory of theirinn wowing, especially and carefully prepared forionsumers.They also wish it known that their Pure Coffee

inly is put up in tins, distinctly labeled as such, withi guarantee of its purity on each package This■rticle is prepared rom Ci-ylon Coffee of the finest.nd best growth, with th ■ view to meot the penchant)f those who prefer coffee by itself, which T. Bros',on* standing in the trade, as manufacturers and im-lorters, enables them to accomplish.

MAGNETIC HEALING.-MR. MIL-IXX NER STEPHKN receives Patients at hislooms, Sommerville's Buildings, Vulcan Lane, dailyrom ten till fire o'clock.

Sermons, Lectures, Soirees, &c.

/GOSPEL TEMPERANCE MISSION.

MR. R. T. BOOTH'SFAREWELL MEETING

THIS (MONDAY) EVENING, FEB. 9,AT THE

THEATRE ROYAL,Half-past Seven p.m.

Admission: Dress Circle, TwoShillings ; Stalls, OneShilling ; Pit, Sixpence.

Tickets maybe obtained at Mr. K. Neal's, Grocer,and at Secretary's office, Coombe's Arcade.

T>HYSIOGNOMY.TEMPERANCE HALL,

TO-MORROW (TUESDAY) EVENING,PROFESSOR O. E. HUGO

Will deliverhis Entertaining Lectureon

"LANGUAGE:"ITS DEVELOPMENT AND PHYSICAL SIGNS.

ADMISSION : ONE SHILLING.Doors open at -past Seven, commencing at Eighto'clock.

ST. STEPHEN'S CHURCH. PON-SONBY.—The Annual Fru t Soiree wi'l be held

at Ponsonby Hall on FR DAY, 13th February.Speeches by Ministers and Friends. Music by theChoir, under the leadership of Mr. J. G. Culpan.Tickets, 2s. Doors open at saves o'clock, to begin athalf-past.

Meetings.

PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OPNEW ZEALAND, I.C.

Theregular Quarterly Communication will be heldat theMasonic Hall, Queen-street, Grahamstown, onWED.nKSDAY, the llih ixst.nt, at eight o'clock p.m.

All Master Masons are eligible to attend, and arehereby invited.

By ordor.WILLIAM J. REKS,

Provincial Grand Secretary.

ST. HELIERS LAND BUILDING ANDINVESTMENT COMPANY, LIMITED.

IN LIQUIDATION.Notice is hereby given that a General Meeting of

Shareholders will be hold at the Company's Office,83, Queen-street, Auckland, on MONDAY, the 9thday of February, ISSS, at , to receivemy report and statement showing how the property ofthe Company has been disposed of, and the Companywound up under the provisions of the CompaniesAct, 1882.

F. A. WHITE,Official Liquidator.

Auckland, sthDecember, 18S4.

T>EMUERA LAND AND BUILDINGJLI/ COMPANY (LIMITED).

Notice is hereby given that a General Meeting ofShareholders will bo held at the Company'* Office, 83,Queen-street, A- ckland, on MONDAY, February the9ih, 1885, at three o'clock, to receive my Report andAccounts, showing how the property of the Companyhas been disposedof, and the Company wound up.

F. A. WHITE,Official Liquidator.Auckland,

sth December, 1881.

DEVONPORT STEAM FERRY COM-PANY (LIMITiD).

A General Meeting of the above Company will beheld in th Devonport Hall, Devonport, on WEDNES-DAY, February 11, 18S5, at eight p.m.

Business: To receive a statementof account' for they-ar ended 31st December, 1834, and to elect fourDirectors and an Auditor.

The Tran for Books will be closed from 4th to 11thinstant inclusive.

By order of the Directors.BENJ. TANNER,

Manager.

Dividends.FTNION STEAM SAW, MOULDING

SASH, AND DOOR COMPANY (LIMITED).

NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS,

DIVIDEND WARRANTS will be payable at the

Company's Town Office, Customs-street, on FRIDAYand MONDAY, the 6th and 9th instant, from one

o'clock till four o'clock p.m.

DAVID MURDOCH, Secretary.

Calls.

____a______ssi~~rn

AUCKLAND PLUMPTON COURSINGCOMPANY (LIMITED.)

A Call (the sth) of 2s 6d per Share on the Company'scapital has this i.'ay been made by the Directors, pal-- to the Secretary at the Company's Office, 157,Queen-street, on FRIDAY, the 27th day of February,18S5.

CHARLES WALNUTT,Secretary.Auckland, February 6,1885.

To Let.FFICES—To Let. High-street, ground

floor and upstairs. Newly papered and pointed.Very central. — Apply London Loan and Di.-.countCompany, High-street.

nVTORTH SHORE. To Let FurnishedJLi Kooras with use of Kitchen, suitable for Ladyand Gentleman or Small Family.—For address applyUSBiLD Office.

TO LET— A Shop, in best part of Queen-street—East side. —Apply E. Wayte, Qaeen-street.

DOUBLE-STOREY Workshop, with_ Four-roomod Cottage if required in Customs-

street West.—Apply to B. Tanner, North Shore FerryOffice. ,

TMURNISHED Office to Let on first floorJD St. Mungo Chambers, Queen-street, oppositeBank of N.Z.-Apply to William Buchanan, St.Mungo Chambers.

TO LET, in Customs-street West —ALargeYard, 40 feet frontage to deep water. Apply

to J. Morrison,Asphalter, Newton-road,

TO LET Offices at present occupied byVictorian Mutual Association Cr rapany,

National Bank Buildings.—Apply, liesketh an'd Rich-mond, Solicitors.

TO LET—Grocer's Shop and 5 rooms(corner) heart of the city, 30s a-week; also,

Houses of 10 rooms, '2. acres Land, Mount Albert,cheap.— Jidwd. Wayte, 5, Mercantile Chambers.

TllO LET—Large Premises suitable forI Store. Very centrally situated over the NewZealand Sug«r Company's Offices.—Apply to H. Ash-ton and Sun.HpO LET—Large Room, well lighted, suit-M able for Dentist or Agent's Office, with private

entrance. Alio, Shoo with three Apartments. Gasand Water laid on. Corner of Wellesloy and Elliott-Streets.— Apply to J. and G. Buchanan, Wellesley-street East.

TO LET OR LEASE-The Premises latelyoccupied by Messrs. Hull Brothers, in Scherff's

Buildings, Fort-street, consisting of large Cellar, 40 x80, cemented, lofty, perfectly dry, and considered thebest in town; also, suite of Commodious Offices onground floor.—Apply on the premisos, to J. M. andJ. Mowbray.

m O L ii T.QUEEN-STREPT, SHOPS AND OFFICES,

PALMERSTON BUILDINGS.Apply Caretaker, or H. Green; care Messrs.

Whitaker and Russell.O BE LEASED for a Term— very de-

sirable property on the Pah Road, Epsom, atpresent occupied by Mr. Garland, consisting of 16acres rich land in grass, very comfortable 0-roomedHouse, Good Stables, Loose Boxes and all necessaryoutbuildings.— to J. M. and J. Mowbray,Land Agents, Fort-street.

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0 BE LET.SPACIOUS OFFICES,

suitable for Solicitors, Architects, and other profes-sions, in the buildings of the Mutual AssuranceSociety of Victoria, Rent moderate.

W. L. MITCHELL,Land Agent, Queen-street. i

mo BE LET.MOUNT EDEN-Good Residence 9 rooms, with

Stable, Coach-house, Piggery. &c. ; 1J Acres at-tached, divided into P-iddock, Garden, andOrchard. House has been newly painted andpapered.

Also,PONSONBY-Houso, 8rooms; grand view.

W. L. MITCHKLL,House Agent,

Coombes" Arcade.

STOCKTAKING.— The warehouse of J. C.Sharlandand Co., Manufacturing Chemists in

Lome-street, will be closed for Stocktaking This Day(Monday) 9th instant. Urgent orders only can beattended to.

Lost and Found.

FIVE POUNDS REWARD.—Lost-Be-tween Auckland Hotel and Victoria Hotel,

Diamond Stone. Aiiy person finding same apply J.Cafftry, Auckland Hotel.

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TEN SHILLINGS REWARD— onSaturday last, between Onehunga and Hume's

slaughter-house, a Sack, containing two pui-booksand letter.—Apply to William Sutherland, Unehunga.

ONE POUND REWARD.— Strayed frommy paddock, one Upstanding Gray Maie,

about sixteen hands high ; has reared a foal.—Toanyone giving information the above will be paid byMr. A. Buckland. Haymarket.

lOST, from the Domain—Three-quarterJ Thoroughbred Mare, about five years old ; cross

brand on near shoulder, one hind foot white. £1reward.—Apply to .Robert Morgan, Hill-street, New-market ; or Professor Brookes, Queen-street.

LOST, on Saturdayafternoon, between theNew Zealand Insurance Company's Buildings,

Queen-street, and Brighton, ParnelJ, an envelope con-taining papers Any person finding the. above, andreturning the same to Mr. JohnSoppet, No. 8, Queen'street, will receive a reward of One Pound.

QNE POUND REWARD.Stolen or Strayed.LightBay Gelding, about 14hands

high, white hind feet, white nose, branded HK (con-joined;Al on off sideof rump.

J. F. WHITE,Bank of New Zealand, Newton.

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For Sale.

FOR SALE—IOO loads of first-class Soil,too good to bury in formation of new road.—J.

Peach. Keniuera.

FOR SALE—A first-class country Busi-ness. — Terms and conditions very liberal.—

Apply T. and S. Morrin and Co. (Limited).

FOR SALE— of the most beautifulSe* Beaches In Auckland, with 150 AcresLand and House.—F. J. Moss and Co., Laud Agents.

FOR SALE, at Mount Eden—A large7-Roomed House with from

_to 1J acres of

volcanic land.Apply to W. Aitken, Land Agent,Shortland Crescent.

FOR SALE—Saw Bench, large size (byMarshall) ; quite new. To be seen at H.Niccol's Ship-building Yards. Apply T. H. Glover,Customs-street West.

FOR SALE— Yacht Dandy, eightj tons ; diagonal built; coppered and copp»r

fastened ; sails and gear complete.— T. H.Glover, Customs-street West.

]710R SALE — New Carriages, first-class_ Ladies' Phaeton, Dog Cart. Medium size De-

livery Cart, and Strong Station Waggon.— and E.Hasten, Coach Builders, Wakefield-street.

FOR SALE—Mortar Mills (2 tons and 23cwt. rolls), 8 h p. Portable Engine and 2 h.p.

Stutionary.— James Slator, Architect and Engineer,Coombes's Arcade, next Auckland Hotel,or M. Niccol,Wharf.

IflOK SALE—One mile from Papatoetoe1 Railway Station, on the Great South Road, 11miles from Auckland, a first-class little farm of 40Acres, with 8-roomed House and outbuildings.—ApplyMr. Lambe, Papatoetoe.

0 R £5 A L E.A Farm of 200 acres at Rangiawhia, Waikato ;

well fencedand subdivided, with House of six rooms ;

also, Labourers' cottage and other outbuildings. Forterms, etc., apply W. Whitfield, 4, Grey-street, Auck-land.BJIOR SALE— A Valuable Building Allot-JO mont, having a frontage to the Epsom-road of100 feet by 150 feet deep, adjoining the JunctionHotel — Apply to J. M. and J. Mowbray, House, Land,and Estate Agents, Fort-street.

FOR SALE (or TO LET for 2 years)—JO Large Iron Store, Quay-street; Allotment 80 x60, 60 years' lease, £30 ground rent; a good businessposition in centre of the city. Price, only £3CO ;

terms if required.—Apply immediately, J. B. Ran-derson, Auctioneer.

FOR SALE and to Lease—Farms, Houses,Allotments, Shops, Hotels, Boarding-houses,

Businesses, and Partnerships, etc.—K. M. Heiehton,Estate, House, Laud, »nd General Agent, 177, Queen-street ; offices up stairs. N.B.— connection withthe sale rooms on the ground floor.

TO THE TAILORS—For Sale : A SingerButtonhole Machine. This Machine fitted at

enormous expense, with improvement to prevent theneed e standing on the " spreaders ;" also improve-ment to prevent the standing on theneedle. Purchaser to have the right to patent im-provements. Price £15.—Young Bros., High-street

EPSOM.— For Sale Six Acres VolcanicLand, nil in grass, with Eight-roomed House

a d outbuildings; good well.—Apply, by letter0.H.M., Epsom Post-office.

ON SALE.—Ground Mortar Delivered inTown or Suburbs, 200 Casks Portland Cement,

Plaster of Paris, Fire-clay, by ton or lb.,Fire Bricks,&C.—B. Jenkinson, Builder, Lorne-streat.

ISfIING -jyETS,FOR MULLET AND GAR FISH.

JOHN REID A CO.,20, Queen-street.

CHURCH PIPE ORGAN FOR SALE(a bargain), now in use at on» of the churches.

A cood Pipe Inv.rument. Any church iu want of anOrgan can now obtain one at a very low price. Canbe seen and tried at any time if required. Can beremoved at once.— particulars apply at Webb'sOak House, Hobson-street.

FOR SALE,PRICE ONE SHILLING:

TE HONAE:Or, SACRED AND BLUK RIBBON SONGS IN

MAORI. Airs taken from Popular Song Books,Sacred Songs and Solos, Hymns Ancient andModern.

By C. O. DAVIS.May be obtained at the Sunday-schoolUnion Depot,

corner of Albert and Wellesley Streets.

CI O R SALE,PONSONBi7" —A Six-roomed House,

pleasantly situated ; good view of the har-bour. Allotment nearly an acre in eztenWithin 160 yards of the tramway.

1 J. FRIAR CLARKE,21, N.Z. Insurance Buildings.

FOR SAL E —

BELMONT FARM, OHINKMURI, containing360acres, Dwelling-house 9 rooms, Dairy, Cow-shed,Stables, Fruit Store, and about 8 acres of Orchard, ad-mitted to be one of the best producers in the provincebringing annually a large income, situated within onemile of Paetoa township on the Thames Hiver.Steamers ply daily between the Thamesand Te Arohagoldrlelds, touching at Belmont Wharf. This is a mostdesirable Investment, as the return from the orchardwill pay interest on the purchase-mon*y, leaving theFarm and Dwelling free.—Full particulars on appli-cation to Michael Hanelly, Grahamstown ; or, OliverM. Creagh, Brighton, ParnelJ.TDV O R SALE.

THREE ALLOTMENTS,THE PICK OF HON. JAS. WILLIAMSON'S

MOUNT HOBSON ESTATE.

Splendid View, and Easy Terms.

Apply toS. JACKON, Jumb.,

Queen-st., Auckland

TjlOR PRIVATE SALE-

-150 TWO-TOOTH EWES OF GOODQUALITY

Also,Shropshire DownOxford DownSouth Down, andLincoln Rams

ALFRED BUCKLAND.r\UARRY-MEN, BUILDERS, ETC.

*OR SALE—3 to 5 Acres with one of thebest seamsof Blue Stone, well tested for quarrying purposes,and only 31 miles from Auckland. There are alsogood Building Sites on the Property, with an invalu-able spring of irosh water.

W. L. MITCHELL,Land Agent,

Coombes' Arcade.

WATER FRONTAGE.-For Sale-Six-roomed Villa Risldence, built and finished

in first-class style. Fitted with expensive range, gasstove; water laid on; washhoine and bathroom.Valuable frontage to London-street and th* harbour.This is an opportunity wi ich seldom offers of securinga charming home by the water side with itsattendantpleasures of fine scenery, boatirg, bathing, andfishing.-Apply to J. H. WITHEFORD,

Shortland-street.

CI O R SALE.GENTLEMAN'S RESIDENCE.

SYMONDS-STREET, ALBERT PARK.Handsome and Commodious Residence, situate in

Symonds street, near Alfred-street. Albert Park. TheHouse contains 10 rooms, well finished and repletewith every convenience, bath-room, Ac, &c.; leaseholdallotment, 69 x 125; for about 90 years ; ground rentonly £23 per annum. Cards to view, &c, at office ofD. F. EVANd, Land Ag nt. 1404

FOR SALE, SHELLY BEACH ROAD—First-class Villa Residence of 5 rooms, with

kitchen, pantry, woodshed, wash-home, &c, brickfoundations to house, cistern holding 6000 gallons ofwiter, well drained, good garden, magnificent viewof the harbour which can never be tulltout. allotment68 x 170, very short distance from the beach, and closeto tram line. Parties wishing to secure a first-classresidence in this fashionable and healthy district,should apply for cards to view from •>. F. Evans,Auctioneer ana Estate Agent, Queen-street. 1394 t

Personal.

PERSONAL—If this should meet the eyeof Mr. Right, I can sail him a fine property at

Mount Eden, which is perfectly Right. It has 6 largeVolcanic Allotment? covering nearly 1J acres, havinga very convenient and comfortable 10-roomed House,with out-offices, stable, and fowl-houses, &c. TheLand is perfectly level, and is tastefully laid out ingrass lawn, flower and kitchen garden, Ac; quite fitfor a prince. The lot £1950, or piecemeal.— forcards to view, to J. H. Randersou, Auctioneer.

Wanted. "

AUCKLAND HOSPITAL.Written nominations for the election of POUR

members to the Committee of Management for thecurrent year will be received by the Secretary up tonoon of MONDAY, the 16thFebruary next. Nomineesmust signify in writing their willingness to serve ifElected.

H. N. GARLAND,Secretary.

Wyndham-street, Auckland,January 26th, 1885.

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AUCKLAND HOSPITAL.Applications will be received up to noon of MON-

DAY, the oth February, for thepost of House Stewardto the Hospital. Salary, £150 a-year withrations andquarters. Testimonials to be left with the Secretary.Wyndham-street, from whom information as to theduties era he obtained.

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BOARD OF EDUCATION.Applications for the appointment of Head Teacher

of the Waiotahl Creek School. Thames, will bereceived by the Board on or before THURSDAY,19thFebruary, 1885. Salary, according toscale basedonaverage attendance, about £200a-year. Applicantsto state full particulars.

Any Candidate who, either directly or indirectly, isconcerne.i in canvassing members of the Board or ofthe School Committee, will be disqualified.

By order of the Board.VINCENT E. RICE,

Secretary.

CHRIST'S COLLEGE, HOBART,TASMANIA.

The Wsrdenship of this institution will be vacantafter the 31st of March next. Candidates must beClergymen of the Church of England, and Graduatesof some University of the United Kingdom or Aus-tralasia.

" Preference will be given to Candidates possessed ofhigh classic attainments.

There is a large endowment attached to the College,and several valuable scholarships, also a Urge housefree of rent and taxes, and capable of receiving a con-siderablenumber of boarders.

'Jhe new Warden will berequired to enter upon bisduties on the 13th April next. Applications must beforwarded by the Ist March to the Secretary, H. S.Barnard, Esq., 131, Maquarie-strent, Hobart, whow:ll furnish candidates with all further particulars, asto the duties and emoluments of the office.

-Hobart, 14th January, 1885.

BOYS Wanted. — Apply to Mr. Day,HjcgAXg Office, Wyndham-street.

COMPOSITOR Wanted. — Apply, afterseven p.m., Herald Offi e.

MACHINE Ruler Wanted. — Apply toMr. Day, Bebasp Office, Wyndham-street.

SMART Boy Wanted, to learn NumberingMachine.Apply to Mr. Day, Hebald Office,

Wyndham-street.

HELENSVILLE TIMBER COMPANYSHARES.—Wanted, a Buyer of 124 fully-paid

£5 Shares at £4 15s.—Apply to Aitken Canick,Shortlnnd-straet.Auckland.

MRS. WHITCOMBE can recommend agood Housekeeper just now waiting to take a

situation ; highest references.— Mrs. Whitcombe'sRegistry.

PIANO Second-hand ; suitablefor beginner. Must be cheap for cash. Pri-vate buyer.—X.X Z., Herald Office.

PARTNERSHIP—A good opportunitynow offers in the nature of share in a large

and wellestablished Business, with a rapidly growingconnection.—Address, *' Partnership," Box No. 1.Post-office.

jyf E D I C A L.Wanted, at once, for the thriving and prosperous

district of Mahurangi, a thoroughly qualified MedicalPractitioner/ The circuit is larj,e and wellpopulated.

For all information, address :

SECRETARY ODDFELLOWS,- P'oneer Lodge, Warkworth.Of REWARD will be given to the

rfa/bJ person finding a purchaser for a goodHouse, close to tram-cur. ten minutes' walk fromQueen-street. Water, gas, and every convenience fora working man—Apply at once to Walter L. Prime,Grocer, etc., Karangahape-ro*d, Newton.

WANTED — 10001 Working Men at theTradesmen's Arms, Little Queen-street;meals, 6d; board and residence, 16s, single room,

18s; hot, cold, and shower bath ; best bed in Auck-land.

WANTED Known— following Bar-gains in Furniture: Wood Chairs, 3s 3d ;

5 Spindl« ''ane-seated Grecian Chairs, 4s lid ; Carpet-seated Chairs, 4s lid; Pocking Chairs, 8s 6d; Infants'Chairs, la lid ; Infant*' Rocking Chirs, 2s lid; In-fants' Hi;h Chairs, 4s 6d.—At Dampier's Selling Off,Hobson-street. 11

WANTED Known-Splash Mats, lid";Hat Racks, Is 5d ; Swing Mirrors, 3s lid;

Soup Plates, 3d ; Meat Dishes, 9d ; PieDishes, 6d ;

FuddiDg Bowls, 3d ; odd Cups, lid ; Odd saucers,lid ; China Plates, Bd ; Toilet Sets, 7s 3d—At Dam-pier's Hobson-streat Shop. 8

WANTED Known— Does this Selling Offconcern the reader: Large Musical Tops

reduced to 3d each; Work Boxes, 6U ; leid Baskets,lid; Handkerchief Boxe», 6d ; Note Paper, 2d thequire; Envelopes, 2d the packet ; Note Books, Id ;slates, 3d, 4d, and 5d ; Tooth and Nail Brushes, 4d ;

Hair Bru«hes, 8d; Tooth C»mbs, 2d to Ci; BootBrushes, Is 6d the set— Dampier's Selling Off,Hobson-street. ' 2

WANTED Known— Js this cheap enoughfor the ladies : Cretonne, 4Jd; Quilts, 4s lid

(white) ; coloured Quilts, 5s lid ; Turkey Bed, 6d ;

Table Linen, Is 6d ; Lace Curtains, 3s lid ; Sheeting,is 3d ; Towels, 3Jd and 4jd ; lot Blankets, 7s pair ;

10i Blankets ditto, 13s; Table Covers (coloured), 7s 6d ;

Window Net, 6d ; Hearth Bugs, 2s lid— AtDamper'sHobson-street Shop. 8

WANTED Known—Does this Selling Offcencern thereader ? Lot of cheap Crocker/ ;

also, the folio ing Glassware :—Tumblers, 3d and 4d ;Water Bottles with Glass, lid ; Cream Jugs. 4d ;

Sugar Basins, 6U; Butter Coolers, lid; Glass Mugs,3d ; Glass Baskets, 2d; Jam Dishes, 3d ; Bait Cellars,2d and 3d—At Dampier's Selling Off, Hobson-street. 5

WANTEDKnown—This is what sensiblepeople will rail Wonderful Bargains in

Music. Piano Sheet Music, Is per dozen ; Hemy'scelebrated Pianoforte Tutors, 2s (marked ss) ; Czerny's101 Exercises, Is 9d the two books ; Violin Book- (bythe best masters), Is—At Dampier's Selling Off, Hob-sou-street. 6

WANTED— for the Feet—Hand-sewn Boots and Shoes made to order ;

repairs done while customers wait—At WilliamMiller and Son's, High-street.

WANTED Known— Velveteena fromOne and Six-pence per yard at Robson's,

Draper, Ponsonby ; Blankets, Counterpanes, Calicoes,Flannels, very cheap.

WANTED Known— OS ! SellingOff! Arrowroot, ed per lb.; Carraway Seed.

6d ; Rape Seed, 3d ; Sauce, 3d ; Baking Powder, libtins, 4d ; grand Feeding Bottles, 6d ; bread Knives3d ; Pocket Knives, 3d ; Purses, 6d ; Padlocks, 4d ;Screw-drivers, 2d ; Jam Openers, 3d ; Tongs, »d— AtDampier's Selling Off, Hobson-street. 7TO" ANTED KNOWN.

That J. McCarroll's is the only Establishment inNew Zealand which makes a speciality of Linens,Damasks, Towels, Diapers, Huckabacks, Handker-chiefs, &c, &c, in newest designs and best patterns,imported by him direct from the Irish Manufacturers.The Public would do well to inspect his goods, whichare offered at the lowest possible prices.— McCar-roll, 78, Victoria-street, four doors above Albert-street.

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"TO" ANTED KNOWN.Tailors can obtain all kinds of Black and Blue

Superfines, Doeskins, Worsted Coatings, Tweeds, andTrimmings, at A. Lovett's. Being a direct importerof these goods, I can sell them lower than any otherhouse in the trade.

A. LOVETT.Wellesley-straet.

-TJCT ANTED KNO W~N^That

MUNRO & MILLIGAN'S TWEEDSAre

ALL THOROUGHLY SHRUNK.

PERFECTS FIT AND BEST WORKMANSHIP

GUARANTEED.

FIVE PER CENT. DISCOUNT FOR CASH.

PS.-NO SHODDY GOODS OR SLOPMAKINGAND TRIMMING AT THIS ESTABLISH-

MENT. ____——

THE CAMERA IN THE CORALISLANDS.

Wanted—Purchasers for theabove Series of Viewsjf Fiji, Tonga, and Samoan Scenery.

Prices -Mounted, 25s per dozen; single copies*, o a»d Unmounted, 21s per dozen ; single copies, 2s.

W. R. ROBINSON,Next to Glose Bros., I

Wellealejr-stieetEast. 1

Wanted.

WANTED-Two Carpenter.. *- ApplySt. Alban'»Koad,DeTocport,New Buildteg*.

WANTED, at once - A Youth, fop» , =

parcel delivery; must be able to drive.—Apply Smithand Caughey, Queen-street.

WANTED, by a new arrival of longcommercial experience, occupation of anykind. Good Accountant, Correspondent, and Sale*.

man,—F.R., Hekajj> Office. ,

ANTED — First and Second Mate;Mill-hand*, Lad of all kinds, GeneralFemale Cooks. A. McLeod's Registry, Queen-streetWharf.

WOTED—A Baker, a Farm-hand, anda Married Couple; also, Women Cooksand Servants.—B. M. Heighten, 177, Queen-street.

TT/'ANTED — Smart Boys, to sell thev v Hbralp. -Apply Publisher. HEa*H> Office,

WANTED— Lad, to run errands,.YY etc.—Apply Publisher, Hkbuj Office.

WA^E ? Know °-That Trespassers intheOrchard at H. Hellers will beprosecuted.

W AHPD

- Pick «nd Shovel Men, atworks. 7 Place- -Apply to the foreman

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\\/"ANTED-Apprentices for Straw-work.posife OP7"Hon«0P 7"Hon« )S °mßrvilie> Wellesley-.treet (op.

WANTED-A Man to attend to horie

ANTED—A Four roomed house, out~, ?t to^?- Re S.4 about 12s 6d per week.—Address, Wm. Mason, Post-office, Auckland.

WANTED—Grazing at reasonable rateson the Hampton Park Estate, East Tsmaki-Apply on the Estate ; or toMr. Prime, Grocer,New-

WANTED, by a reapeotable Man, who~''

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JS aJProfessor of orange culture, andthoroughly understands planting and the treatmentof all diseases incident to the trees and fruit, a Situa-tion.—Hannafords Registry.

WANTED—AlTray Southern Friends to• i.fBP^° t,m9 Jopßn »■«•>- Sunday morn,teg,) at Roth's Public Hot Baths, Victoria-streetS.—J H. Pellew, Practical Hairdresser.TyANTED-A Tenant or Purchaser for ao„V.T™ BUP 6" Dwelling-house and outbuildingsand 100 acres of best volcanic land, near Auckland.-Apply toZtta, i on Office, Otahnhu. «••»"«.

WANTED — Ranger and Poundkeeperfor the Mount Wellington Highway District.Applications to be sent to the office of the Board.Vnlcaa Lane, Auckland, on or before the 28th test.WANTED, by a Respectable YoungMan (new arrival) possessed of highest testi-monials, employment; can groom, garden, milkplough, and drive, a handy young fellow all round.—HannaforcTsAuckland Registry.

WANTED Known—Books, post free, 2a6d each : Eootlight Favour.tes, Glimpses ofGotham, Mysteries of Mormonism, Gotham by Gas-light, Champions of thePrize Ring, New York by Dayand Night, Life of Jem Mace. — Book Stall CityMarket. ' *

WANTED-Management of Town orCountry Hotel by a thoroughly experiencedmarried couple ; first-class references.-AddreM,&.8.H., Herald Office. . v*"* s»»

"WANTED Known - Good News forT T Hobson-street : Just added, a large foblotof Drapery, to Dami«'- SeWg.offT%ob.on.street. Re ib time. ijjW ANTED" work by the day or pier*

~in gardening bya competentperson chargesreasonable.-Apply C.C.S.. generalPcSt Office™^

WANTED Known— or Blue Dia-•* c,. gon^£Sat aßd Vest *ncr TweedTrousers,suit, £4 45.-WOOLLAMS, READY-MONEY TAILOR,Sydenham House, foot of Grey-street.

ANTED Ponsonby Residents to Know.

. „7Ho?ock' CaUco 2» "d down; CrewdTJ *\ 6aI, ZepA Ch^ Print* 3d «. aid 6dperyard—At Alien's Cheap Drapery; Jervois-roadRANTED Known-That every descrip.

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v ?n of Plain and Ornamental Wire Workcan be had and made to order, at most reasonableprices, at the Works, 16, Grey-street, Auckland.

WHY Wear Slops lll—Our 60s Suit*made to measure in sixhours. —WOO rr.iua

WA lE£„ w-*rfe«v«F:

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Taupiri, Bay of Islands, and NewcasUe CoaLalso Firewood, to any part of the City or Suburbia?Lowest KateS-~' *G. Customhouse,WANTED Known - Good News fopHobson-street: Just added, a large job i«»

■ . 10T7S7ANTED, by married Permanent� V Lmp oyment as Carpenter and Handy Ma*.Town orcountry. Good character from present em'ployer.-Address, A.R., Porlock Cottage, Norfolk-street, Newton. ' *•"'�""*

ANTED-Everybody to call at the. Economy Boot Shop. Grey-street, and Vic-jTaTfaSS tOIg 9 s-««'s fest-classridesprtaiat 8s (own make); Women's and boys' at 7s townmake) ; children's, all sizes, at 4s (own make).

WANTEDKnown-Shilling flair Brush,r, .. ™F-alr B;-"U one Shilling, the Shilling HaleBrush White Handle Hair Brush only One SrOlffiat Robson's,Draper. Ponsonby. «*««««,

ANTED Known— The following Bar--7 ¥ gains in Furniture: Chests of Drawers 12«lid Washstands, 4s lid and 5s lid ; TouTTablS3s lid 4s lid; Kitchen Tables, es'lld? ColonSC.uches, 6s lid ; Meat Safes, 6s 6d ; DoableBedsteads(Iron) 18s; Double.do. (Wood), 2251; Single do IS?Stuffed Couches, 14s 60.- At Dampiei's Selling Off'Hobson-street. * JlANTED Known-That Butcher and

. Co., Fort-street and Wharf, have Three LargeSpring Waggons for Removing Furniture on reason!! able terms.

WANTED Known-'lhat you can get<■ tv xt /

? at(ihes' Clocks,and Jewellery repairedfiiS VH- °"i01 S ftj.4"P/iegott), 84, Victoria-str^tthird houseabove Albert-street, Auckland, good work.macship guaranteed.

WANTED Known— following Bar-gains: Pannikins, 2dand 3d; Billies, lidTea Bottles, 6d and 8d; Tin Plates, Id ; Tea Pots lid-Wand Hasina, lid ; Dippers, 8d ; Kettles, Is and 2s 6d :wanaleatKkj, 4 l ; Spittoons, lid; Scoops, 9d ; MeatTins Id. 2d, 4d; Fenders, 4s6d.—At Dampier's Fur-nishing Shop, Hobson-street. {»

WANTED Known- W. Miller and«f m ?°w ,ur icalBootmakers, High-street, havea Staff of Workmen repairing Boots and Shoes ofevery description. Kunning shots and CricketingBoots of the best material and workmanshin madeto order. * ***•""

WANTED Known — Good News forHobson-street > Just added, a large job lotof Drapery to Dampier's. Selling-off. Hobson-street. Be in time. jg

WANTED—Horses and Drays, to workat New Dock.—Pieice Lanigsn.

WANTED Known— the AucklandTimber Company Manufacture and Sell, atLowest Prices, all sizes of Iron Bark Spokes. Sendfor patternsand pries list.

WANTED Known— Colonial Ovens at12s and upwards ; Side and Portable Ovens,Kitchen Ranges, Stoves, Grates, and Portable Boilers,general smiths' work in all its branchesat correspond,teg prices. Country orders promptly attended to,—Address. R. Nicholl, 328 Queen-street, Auckland.

WANTED Inspected-Allen's Stock ofStraw Hats, Feathers, Flowers, and TrimmedMillinery ; Postboys in great variety.—Jervois House.Ponsonby.

\KTANTED Seen—Pillows, Is 6d (flax) ;"� ? Flock Pillows, 2s lid ; Feather Pillow*. 8slid ; Single Mattrasses, 3% lid ; SinglePalliasses, 8s ;

Single Spring Mattrasses. 16s6d ; ChairCushions, lid—At Uampier's Furnishing Shop, Hobson-street. 9

WANTED Known— D. Goldie isprepared to sell all kinds of Building and

other Timber, including Hardwood, Spokes, Felloes,Iron Bark and Blue Gum Shafts, Blocks, Palings, andShingles, at his Yards, Albert-street, near the Docks,at the lowest cash prices. The timber being under '

cover, is better than that purchased lewhero

WANTED Known — Good News forHobson-street. Ladies' shawls, Is ; Ladies'

Cashmere Capes, 5s lid; Satin, Is 6d ; Silesia, 4d;Linen, si ; Sunshades, Is; Umbrellas. Is 2d; Gents ....

ditto, ls6d ; Hush Hats, 3d ; Stay Busks, Idperpair; -large variety Dress buttons, Id per dozen— Dam-piwr's Selling off. Hobson-street. 13 ..

WANTED Known — Good News forHohson-stseet. Men's Suits of Clothes

(tweed), 19s lid ; Men's Coats„ Is lid, 6s 6d, and Sis61; Vest-, 3s; Tweed Trousers, 6s 6d; MoleskinTiousers, 3s lid and 4s lid; Men's French PeakCaps, 6d; Men's Hats, 6d and Is ; Men's Collars, Idper box-At Pompier's Selling Off, Hobson-street. 17

ANTED Known — Good News forHobson-street Ladies' Jackets, 2s 6d to 4s6c 1. ; Ulsters, 2s lid to 6s lid ; Berlin Wool SlipperPatterns, Is 3d; Corsets, is 8d; Towels, 3d to Is* "Skirt., Is 6d; heaps of Ribbons, 2d per yard, and' 'lots of Hosiery-At Dampier's Selling Off, Hobsontstreet 14

ANTED Known-Don't strain and de~-T Y stroy your eyes any longer, as 1 have gotanother lot of good Spectacles, 9d; soiled do., 6d ;Smoked Spectacles, Is; Goggles, Is 6d-At Dampier'aSelling Off, Hobson-street 4

WANTEDKnown—ThU is called SellingOff Books with a vengeance : 2s Novels all Is

each; handsomelv bound Shakespeare, is lid;Chambers's Journal, Is lid; Belgravia, is lid: OldJonathan, Is lid; other large handsome Books forpresents. Is 6d; Albums, 9d -At Dampier's SeUingOff, Hobson-struet • , ! ?

WANTED Known.—The cry of the age,What shall we do with the Boys? Every ;

housewife should use Warnock Bros'. Extract of Soap,

and by so doing would give employment teagreatnumber of our Boys, as good and Cheaper than theimported. To be had of all Storekeepers,

THE NEW ZEALAND HERALD, MONDAY, FEBRUARY .1886.2'

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Houses and Land. £_•

W. S. COCHRANE.] 'AS. DACBB,

AMUEL COCHRANE & SON,' . GENERAL AUCTIONEERS,

APPRAISERS,LAND AND COMMISSION AGENTS.

...Qceen-stkkkt (next Union Bank)

Established 1859.Valaatloni nudeofLand, Building*, Household Fur-

niture, etc.• 8aim and iTbohabis of all kind* effectedand

negotiated.Money to Lei s. on freehold security at current rate

TXENDERSON'S MILL ESTATE.. FOE SALE— 400 acres good Land, sub-divided into small farms frontine Henderson's Creek,all flat and can be easily ploughed ; about three milesfrom Railway Station, Terms easy. Price very low.

SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON,Queen-street.

HAU TOWNSHIP.FOR SALE—Allotment 3, containing 3 roods and36 perches, fronts Whau River, and is close to Rail-way Station. Price, £40.

SAMUEL COCHRANE AND SON.' XT ILL A SITES, MORNINGSIDE.

FOR SALE, MOUNTAIN VIEW,Situate at Morningslde clc3e to the Railway Station,well known as Mr. Finch's Property. It is dividedinto large Building Sites fronting the main road andother roads ;66 feet wide. For beauty of situation,view, and healthiness, these Allotments are unsur-passed in the neighbourhood. Means of access aregood either by bus or train. Terms easy, prices low.For plans and all furtherinformation,

Apply to SAMUEL COCHRANE& SON.

■"JO" ORTHCOTE HALL.• FOR SALE—The NOBTHCOTE HALL, situatednearly opposite the Hotel, Northcote. Allotment has

Homes and La d.

DF . EVANS,0 AUCTIONEER,

LAND AND ESTATE AGENT,Has FOR SALE

The following BUILDING ALLOTMENTS—1324—BELLA-STREET, Ellers'ie—Building Allot-

ment, 66 x 160. Price, £90.1376-BOND-STREET, SUNNTBIDE. North Shore—

Grand Allotment, 68 x 165. Price, £110.1346-CLIFTON-ROAD-Building Allotments, 40 x

178 splendid sites.1306—COOK-STREET — Two First - class Building

Allotments, Corporation Leaseholds, each 33' x 70. £125.

1131-CURBAN-STREET-6Cx 117.6,£4 per foot.COLLINGWOOD-STREET—Splendid site forResidence.

1326-COMMERCIAL-ROAD-5Building Allotments.Price, 203 per foot. '

1259-COMMERCIAL-ROAD—4Good Building Allot-ments. 12s per foot.

COMMERCIAL ROAD-Good Allotment, 47x100, Price, £5 cash and 5s per week.

ELLERSLIE—2 Splendid Villa Sites, la 2r 16p,for £275.

928—EPSOM-50 x 150. quite level(near JunctionHotel), £3 per foot.

1322-EDEN-STREET— Allotment, 33 X 90,Price, only £33.

1370-GREY-STREET-Allotment, 29 x 62, on easyterms.

955-GREAT NORTH ROAD-35 x 100, 3 Lot(good position), £5 per foot.

1085-GLBNBURN, Ponsonby-116 x 100, splendidview of harbour, £600.

1363— ME BAY—Corner of Ar{,vle and CremorneStreets, Splendid Villa Site, 194 x 120 ; quitelevel; close to beach and wharf.

HAMILTON. ROAD — Allotment, 60 x 150,splendid position, £5 per foot.

1349-HOWE-STRKET (City)-Allotment 33 x 1C0:good Building Site. £5 lis per foot.

1350—HAMILTON-ROAD— Allotment, 50x 150, planted with fruit and shelter trees.£5 per foot

1171-KEPPEUSTREET-2 Allotments with front-age of 90 feet. £75 for the two.

128S-KING-STREET, PONSONBY — Splendid Site,most central, justat Three Lamps, PonsoubyHall, &c.; one of the best positions in thisrising suburb. £6 per foot.

KINGSLAND, 2nd AVENUE- Several goodBuilding Allotments, at 15* per foot.

1373-MARMION-STREET (City)— Goid BuildingAllotment, £100.

1220-MACKELVIE-STREET, SURREY HILLS-

40 x 132. £4 per foot.MOUNT ALBERT-Several Building Sites.

1151-LINCOLN'- — 44 x 100, £3 15s perfoot.

783-NELSON-STREET—66 feet frontage, £7 perfoot.1237—MOUNTEDEN ROAD (close to Eden Vine) 40x 120. £8 per foot.546-NEWTON KOAD-66 x 99, corner of Exeter-street, £5 per foot.

1252—NKWMARK.EI—Good Corner Allotment, 46 x100, £3 10s per foot.1255-NEWMARKET,near Hotei-40 x 93^," £110.1291-NORTHCOTE, close to Wharf-Grand site,splendid view, fencedand planted, 132 x 132 :

£350.NORTIICOTE -Two GrandBuilding Sites, each66 x 231; only 22s 6d por foot.

1312-PONSONBY-ROAU-Best Business Site inPonsonby, quite close to the Three Lamps,33x100.PARNELL, Bradford-street—Allotments, Infirst-class position, from £4 lCs per foot.

IJ2O-POMPALIER TERRACE-45-7 x 100-6, level,£3 10s per foot.1199-PONSONBY-ROAD-95x 121-0, grand Business

Hte, £15 per foot.200-PONSONBY-ROAD-40 x 115, £10 per foot.1256—RUSSELL-STREET-4 Building Allotments,

33x105, £40 each.1282-SHORTLAND-sTREET, near St. Paul's-Grand

Site. Cheap.656-SUMMERSTR3ET-4 Lots, each 33 x 99, 20sper foot.775-ST. GEORGE'S BAY ROAD-55 x 140, severalLots, from £4 10s.

1161-STUART-STREET-27 x 110, nearly all fenced.£80.1196-STUART-STREET—4O x 119, good view, £110.1236-SUNNYSIDE-ROAD, Mount Eden—36 x 100,

£4 per foot.1307-SARSFTELD-STP.EET-First-class Allotment

IS6 x 330 ; grand corner ; three frontages ,near the beach ; £800.VERMONT-STREET-Lot 40 x 100. £160.1319-VERNON-STREET- Good Ruilding Allot-ment, situate near Wellcsley-street. Offerwanted.WEST QUEEN-STREET-Grand Site for aWarehouse.

1219-WAKEFIELD-SrREET- Splendid BuildingSite.1296-WELLINGTON-STEEET, near corner Nelson- :street—l 6 x 100. easy terms.1230-WYNDHAM-STRKET. City—Warehouse Site42 x 50, close to Quccn-»ircet.1348—VALLEY-ROAD (Mount Eden)—Splendid Vol- 'cani<* Allotment; superb view ; from 30s up-wards.

D. F. EVANS,LAND AND ESTATE AGENT.

W. AND J. 3? RATER '

S3 feet frontage to main road, by 166 f*et deep. Willbe sold very cheap, as the owrer is not able to look' after it.

: SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON.

PROPERTY LOWER ALBERT-STREET.

.FOR SALE—Valuable Property in Lower Albert-street, consisting of 3 two-storey Brick Residences and

3 WoodCottages held under lease, having about 17years unexpired, groundlent £15 12s a year. Goodvaluation clause. Present profit, annual rent, £212.Will be soldvery cheap. This will prove a first-classinvestment.

' ' SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON.

DW E L LIN G-HOUSE, GRAFTON-ROAD.

FOR SALE—A Comfortable Family Residencecontaining 10 good rooms, almost new.__

SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON.

pi O R SALE.ONEHUNGA (NORMAN HILL).— sale, a well-finished Villa Residence of six rooms, with over anacre and a-half of laud. '1he house is two storeys,

■ commandsa most extensive view, extending from theManukauHeads to Msngere, ft a, and is now in firstclas3 order. The ground adjoins the property of thelate Jir. S. Fleming-, is situate opposite the residenceof Colonel Carnegie,and is neatly laid out as garden,paddock, &c.

SAMUEL COCHRANE & SONLand Agents, ISS. Queen-street.

BUILDING ALLOTMENTS, PON-SONBY.

FOR SALE-First-class Level Allotments, Oliphantand Summer Streets, 50 feet frontages. Terms easy.SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON.

/COTTAGE, PO.NSONBI*.TwoWell-built Cottages, containing fiverooms each,nearly new ; gas and water laid on ; well finished

throughout ; with w*»hhouso, Ac: erected on a well-situated Allotment, having about 33 feet each toBlake-street, Ponsonby, close to Jervois-road. Willbo sold separately.

SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON.

LARGE SHOP. JERVOIS ROAD,PONSONBi'.

■ Large Fronted Shop, with four rooms, just com- 'pleted ; gas laid on ; well situated, corner Jervois-road and Blake-street, about 3S feet frontage, heldunder lease, having about 20 years unexpired, at arental of £22 ayear. Buildings can be removedatexpiry of lease. Terms easy._____

SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON.

TOWELLING - HOUSE, OTAHUHU.Comfortable Dwelling - house, containing seven

rooms, in good order throughout; Allotment 64 feetfrontage to main road by 110 feet deep, situated im-mediately opposite the road from theRailway Station.Otahuhu.. ■- SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON.

"DESIDENCE AT WORTH SHORE.FOR SALE—A Very Desirable Residence, well-known as the property of the Hon. H. de B. Devereux,situate at the North Shore, within about seven min-utes' walk of the Victoria Wharf. The House con- :

tains six good rooms fitted with Cupboards. Wardrobe,etc.; besides Dressing-room, Servants' Room, andBath-room, with water laid on, gas in every room ;the wholerecently paperod and painted, and in first-rate order. There is over 1 acre ground, having 160 Ifeet frontage to main road by 325 feat frontage to aside street; all thoroughly drained and well fenced ;planted with well-grown forest and other trees. Theview is unsurpassed, embracing all of the Harbour,and extending over the whole of lloinuera, Auckland,And Ponsonby.

For further particulars apply toSAMUEL COCHRANE & SON,

. Auctioneers.

RESIDENCE, ST. STEPHEN'S ROAD,PARNELL.

FOR SALE OR LEASE— very COMFORTABLEFAMILY RESIDENCE, containing nine Urge rooms,fitted with every convenience ; gas and water laid on;garden, orchard, etc., or can be let furnished for sixmonths.

For further particulars apply toSAMUEL COCHRANE & SON.

KINGSLAND! KINGSL_ND!ON NEW NORTH ROAD.

FOE SALE—A few First-class xJuildingBites, close to Kingaland Railway Station, Post Office,and District School; within easy distance of town ;they stand high, aro hsalthy, and command an ex- 'tensive view Torma vary liberal. Land Transfertitle. Price, from £2 to 10s per foot.

SAMUEL COCHRANE AND SON

TMj ANUKAT7 ROAD, PARNELL,FOR SIXTY YEARS' LEASE—A Valuable Build-ing Site, having 80 feet frontage to the Main Road,between Captain Rich' 3 and Grammar School resi-dence.

. SAMUEL COCHRANE AND SON.

J1 AR M AT TUAKAU.FOR SALE—lmproved Farm of 450 acres good landsituated about three-quarters of a mile from Buckland

Station, and one miie and a quarter from TuakauStation. There are S7O acres in grass, divided intoeight paddocks, all well watered; also, good houseof nine rooms, outbuildings, etc

SAMUEL COCHRANE AND SON. j

HOUSE AND LAND AGENTS,97, QUEEN-STREET.

RENTS AND INTEREST COLLECTED.LOANS AND MORTGAGES NEGOTIATED.

The followingProperties or Sale:—

HAMlLTON.—Splendid Farm, close to Township,frontage to Main Road and liiver, large Dwellingand good Farm Buildings ; price, £5 5s per acre,easy terms.— v.. a,.d J. Frattr, Land Agents. Queen-street.

SYMONDS-STEEET.-Grand Building Section, onlyten minutes' walk lroni Queen-fctreit, extensive viewof city and lmroour, which aumt be built out.Price, £18 per foot.— ft', and J. Frater. Land Agents.

DEVON FORT.- Two good Building Allotments inQueen-street; volcanic soil, only live minutes' walkfrom Victoria Wharf.—W. and J. Prater, LandAgent', Queen-street.

TAURARUA TKhIUCK, PARKELL. -Two UrsaAllotments, fenced, and in gra s. Price, £150.- W.and J. Frater, Laud Agents.

AVENUE ROAD, PAUNKLL.—Two Grand Building"ections, fenced, and other improvements.—W. andJ. Frater, Land Agents.

UPPER PARNRLT,—Aew Four-roomed Cottage andAllotment 50 x 107. Trice £180.— W. and J.Frater,Land Agents, Queen-alreet.

THAMES VALLEY.—I7OO acres good Land partlyimproved, will sell in one lot or in lots to suitpurch»se«.— Apply W. and J. Frater, Land Agents,Queen-street.

LAKE ROAD —26 acres vory suitable for BuildingSections, about midway between Dovonport andLake Takapuna ; price £15 per acre.—W. and J.Frater, Land Agents, Queen-street.

TOWNSHIP OF WAIIIOU.-General Store, doine alarge and Increasing business.— W. and J. Fraterwand Agents.

MANGEKE.—New Residence of 5 rooms, with veran-dah all rouud and ■!} acres rich Volcanic Land ;good view. Price-, £850.—Apply W. and J. Frater.Land Agents, Queen-street.

SDNNYSIDE.-5 Grand Building Sections, front-age to ma'n road and close to Brick Bay; fencedand in grass. Easy terms.—W. aud J. Frater, LandAgents.

WAlTOA.—Valuable Estate of 2000 Acres in eras?and crop, sub-dividedinto suitable piddocks; large, Residence and Farm Buildings ; only 2 miles from. WaitoaStation. For price and terms apply W. andJ. Frater, Land Agents, Queen-street.

BEMUERA.— acres good Land, grand site for aGentleman's Residence, commanding an extensiveview of Harbour and Suburbs.—Prico and terms byapplying to W. and J. Frater Land Agents, Queen-street.VICTORIA VALLEY-Ml acres rich land, adjoining

the Church Mission Property; ttie Land is level andopen. Prico £2 per acre.—W. and J. frater, LandAgents.WAIROA SOUTH.—Good Farm of 100acres, fencedand in grass and crop. Comfortable Dwelling of8 rooms, Dairy and Farm Buildings. The Land is

. level and in goodorder, trice £750.— W. &J. Frater,Land Agents, Queen-street.ClTY—That splendid Business Properly at the Cornerof Victoria and Chapel Streets, consisting of TwoShops and Dwellings, with freehold allotment 38feet 9 inchoa x56 feot.6 inches.—For terms andPrice apply W. and J. Frater, Land Agents, Queen-street.ELLERSLIE.-82 Building Soctions from balf-acre to6-acre pieces. All volcanicland. Good view, andonly 15 minutes' walk from Station. Price andterms on application to W. and J. Frater, LandAgentsPARNELL.—Gladstone-road, good Dwelling of 8

rooms, corner Allotments 60ft x 99. Building couldbe altered and made business premises. Prico £700,half cash balance at 7 per cent. Apply W. and J.Frater, Land Agents, Queen-street.LUCAS CREEK.- 700 acres improvedLand, all fencedand portions planted with fruit and ornamentaltrees, lar/{e frontage to oreofc and harbour will sub-divide or sell in one lot. For price and terms applyW. and J. Frater, Land Agents.LAKE TAKAPUNA—S7 acres near the Lake exten-sive view, Land level, and easily put under grass •

frontage to Waiwera-road. Price, £550.— Apply w'and J. Frater, Land Agents, Queen-itreet.NORTHCOTE-30 acres good Land, all cleared andploughed, grand view, level land ; will sell In onelot or in 6-acre sections. Price, £15 per acre.—W.and J. Frater, Queen-street.POKENO HlLL—Grand Farm of 140 acres rich vol- 1canio Land, 80 acres in grass ; house of 6 rooms,

verv large shed and 3-stallcd stable. TheFarm is ■nearly all fenced and in good order. Beautifulsituation. Price, £10 per acre. Terms easy.—Apply W. and J. Frater, Land Agents, Queen-street.

NEAR AVENUE ROAD, PARNELL— House of7 rooms, large allotment, good view Price, £600.—W. and J. Frater, Land Agents.

NORTHCOTE—26 Acres frontage to main road, sur-veyed in 5-acre lots— £8 to £10 per acre.—W.and J. Frater,Land Agents, Queen-street.

FARMS FOR SALE in the Waikato, Wangarci, Man-gare, Pokeno Hill, and numerous other district.

W. AND J. FRATER,HOUSE AND LAND AGENTS,

87, Queen-street, Auckland.

ipOLLEGE ROAD.FOR SALE- A first-rate Business Stand on Col-

lege Hill, Ponsonby, 40 feet frontage.| SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON.

nOFNTRY PROPERTIES.WHANGAMARINO — Lot 67, containing

50 acres.LUCAS' CREEK.— 301, and part of

Lot 302, containing 80 acres.TOKATOKA-Middle part of Lot 25, con-

taining 40 acres.MAN GAPAI VILLAGE-Lots 19, 20, 21,and 22, about 4acre s .frontingriver.MANGAWAI VILLAGE-Lota 53 and 71about 10 acres, largo water frontage.

SAMUEL OOOHRANH AND BON,' Land Agents, Queen-street.

FO Pv S a" L E,JL In orderto close a partnership account,AN ESTATE CONSISTING OF ABOUT 11,100ACRES.

Situatedin the heart of theWAIKATO DISTRICT.The greater part of the Property has been

thoroughly drained, fenced, and laid down in Englishgrasses,and consists of a rich alluvial deposit.

The Stock amounting to 2000 head of Cattle and6000 Sheep, may be taken over or not at a valuationas desirsd.

EXCEPTIONALLY EASY TERMS OF PAY-MENT OFFERED.For farther particulars apply to

E. VV. HANMER,Queen-street, Auckland.

JJTOTICE! NOTICE!DEVONPORT. DEVONPORT.

ROSLYNI ROSLYN!

Choice Frontages with Harbour Views.

WSSfea.W,?rt » ' *» minutes* walk from

?sas&sr advance taTermsliberal.Sole Apent, E. W. ALISON E«t.t« a •. r, iroad, Devonp\)rt. auiaua » «Ute Agent, Beach-

FOR threemiles from Auckland ; twelve acr£ «?. 5House ; all necessary Out-building *r^SlIroomed

comer site Vinery? fully planted\iT?ru7&one acre and a-half strawberries ; one of th,™?,'Properties about Auckland;* certain lilfctaway. 1 Immenseprospective value. Don't delav itfa cheap, and will be sold at once. -Apply Grant andCooke, 76, Queen-street. a

FLOUR MILLS FOR SALE ON WAT.MATE PLAINS, TARANAKI.-The Manaia

Hills, now doing a good business, splend d stream ofwater, C acres freehold land, dwelling-house of 6leoms. stables/ and other buildings, and on main lineof road between Hawera and Opuoaki.—Particularsmay t.e obtained byapplying to Vicar and flesketh,

the premises.

Houses and Land.

VV. L. M IIOHEL^LAND AND ESTATE AGENT,

COOMBE'3 ARCADE.QUEKN- STREET.

RENTS and INTEREST collected.LOANS aod MORTGAGES negotiated.

MONEY invested for CAPITALISTS on good freeholdsecurity iree of charge to them.

ESTATES managed for Absentees or others with* euro.

HOUSES TO LE Tand Properties forS 4.LE placed onray bcois free of charge.

PARTNERSHIP arranged for and COMMISSIONand CONFIDENT! -L AGENCIES undertaken.

Ba- reus .

The National Bank of New ZealandBUILDING ALLOTMENTS FOrt SALE—

KARANitAHAPE-ROAD-£SO per foot.sH RTLAND-STKEET—Grand site; cheap.CUSTOMS-STREET WEST—Grand Factory site ;

£750QUEEN-STREET-Valuable Block ; FOUR THOU

SAND POUNDS.BY-UOaD— x 110 ; £11 per foot.

PONSONBY-ROAD—Prominent Corner site ; £20 perfoot.

GREAT NORTH-EOAD-Suirey Hills, £7 10s perfoot.

MOUNT EDEN-ROAD—Best main road frontage.Cheap.

VIEW-ROAD, MOUNT EDEN- £3 10s per foot.VIEW-KuAD-Grand Corner Site. £4pr foot.MOUNT RuSKILL—Main-road, £2 15s per foot.PROSPECT-STREET- 32s 6d per foot. •

VICTORIA AVENUE-£3 per foot.SUSSEXSTRi..ET-£2 16s p*r foot.WE. LINGTON-STREGT. ' ITY—£8 per foot.KKPBURN-STREKi, CITY-£7 10s per foot.MARINE PARA.DE-£3 per foot.VIKW-ROAD— per foot.000 ACRES. FOUR POUNDS PER ACRE—Aboul

600 acies fenced, improved and laid down in goodEnglish praises, remainder good bush and fernland, the whole well watered, with abundance offencing timber and firewood. THE FARM is sub-divided into 10 paddocks, with garden, orchard-and numerous plantations of ornamental treesDwellinj-liouse of 9 rooms, etc., commodious Baru,six stallod Stable, Cart-shad, etc The property .is27 miles south of Auckland, has never before beenin the market, and is a grand investment for thamoney. Terms : One-half cash, the balance at sixptr cant.

MANGERE—One mile from the Bridge, 10} acres ofthe (Tindest Volcanic Land in the cam ry withn'ce freshwater spring ; fenced, and in rich grass.£80 per acre.

THREE POUNDS TEN SHILLINGS PER ACRE—A handy Farm of 2a7 acres with fi outage to WaikatoRiver, gn.nd alluvial /oil; SO acres in grass. Good5-roouiod Hous", Ac, Ac. Easy terms.

AVOWDALE—7 Acres all fenced ; 2 acres in crops,rest in fern and grass. Conveniently situated, andpossessing advantage* for a nice "home. PriceTHREE iIUNDRKD AND FIFTY PuUNDS, one-third Ca«h, the balance at 7 per cunt.

LUCAS CREEK—6OO Acres valuable Timber Block ;h»lf a million feet Kauri available as baulk, whichcan be brought to Auckland market at a small cost.A large quantity of the Timber is suitable forshingles, palings, posts, Ac. About halfa millionfeet of Kickers adapted for small sp.iis. which couldbe conveyed to Auckland harbour within two days'notion. There are also puriri, rata, and titrei', esti-mated to produce 10,000 tons firewood. Easy andrapid means of transit are at <ud, >nd the propertyis offeredat a price to ensurea large margin of profitto the huyor.

NEW LYNN-10 Acres, partly fenced, and in titree.Price, only £12 per acre.DRURY-Cliiice Farm, 175Acres, at FIVE POUNDSPER ACRE, with good 4-roomed House, Stable,Cow-shed; Barn, <sc. 40 acres fenced, ploughed, andpartly in grass: 2 acres in orchard, full bearing ;within } mile of Railway Station. FIVE HUN-DRED POUNDS of purchase money can remainon Mortgage.

SIX POUNDS PER ACRE-Excellent Land, 15 milei rom Auckland, 10 minutes' walk from ManurewaStation ; 4 acres puriri bush; balance iu fern andgrass; good stream of running w»ter. This pro-perty is known as part of Hunter's Block, and isoffered a bargain by the owner.

PANMURE—26} Acres very choice VolcanicLand,all in grass, with Dwelling-house,outbuildings, &c.£80 per acre.

FOURTEEN HUNDRED POUNDS STERLING-FARM of 140 Acres, one of the grandest home-steads to the North of Auckland, nil in cultivation.There is a vrry choice Orchard, worth over ON KHUNDRED POUNDS a year. The whole of theland is in cultivation, comprising garden and grasspaddocks; cominod ous House and extensive out-buildings.

SO ACHES—Known as Green Hill, part of the "rua.

wharo Block ;40 Acres in grass; all fenced. THIUEHUNDRED AND TWENTY-Hi POUNDSFOUR POUNDS PER ACRE-Eicellent Homestead

of 160 Acres, of wh ch 60 Acres arc in grist', about10 Acres biuh ; land ail ploughable ; good Resi-dence. Stiblcs, &c. ; soil a rich black loam, on lime-stone formation. Adjoining this property is a runcapable cf carrying 200 head of cattle.GENTLEMAN'S RESIDhNCE-Large House, loftyrooms, spacioushalls, with reception room, drawing-room, dining-room, and altogether a completegentleman's establishment, with conservatories,r<.?kcrie*, tennis lawns, shrubberies, and gaidens.The property is one uneriuilled for situation, andcomprises 8 Acres rich soil. .Price, FOUR THOU-SAND POUNDS.—For particulars and cards toview, apply to W. L. Mitchell.

KARANGAHAPE ROAD—First-class City Freehold,with Dwelling-house of 9 rooms in an excellentportion. Allotment. 33 x 140. Price. ONE THOU-SAND FOUR HUNDRED AND FIFTY POUNDS.

SUBURBAN VILLA—Over 3 acres. A grand .NorthEast aspect, bounded on one side by a pleasantcreek of beautiful clear water with good bathingfacilities. The grounds are planted in fruit treesand gardens. The property is only a short distancefrom Auckland, and should command an immediatesale. £100 to £200 Cash, the b dance lor 3 or 5years at S per cent.

Houses, Allotments, and Land in various locali-

Houses and Land.

QHAS. TT QSMOND,LAND AND MONETARY AGENT,

116, QUEEN-STREET(Ad oining B. lonks & Co.).

Telephone 185.

BANKERS : NATIONAL BANK OF NEW ZEA-LAND (LIMITED).

MORTGAGES AND LOANS NEGOTIATEDRENTS AND INTERESTS COLLEGTEDMONEY INVESTED ON FIRST-CLASS SECURI-

TIES, WITHOUT CHARGEESTATES MANAGED FOR ABSENTEESVALUATIONS AND ARBITRATIONS UNDER.

TAKENNATIVE LAND AFFAIRS SPECIALLY UNDER.

STOODHOUSES TO LET AND PROPERTIES FOR SALE

PLACED ON MY LISTS FREE OF CHARGEEVERY DESCRIPTION OF LANDED PROPERTY

BOUGHT OR SOLD TO ORDERLARGE SUMB TO LEND ON FIRST CLASS

SK.CURTTY.AGENT FOR NATIONAL FIRE AND MARINE

INSURANCE COMPANY OF NKW ZEALAND,AND 'IHE NEW ZEALAND ACCIDENT INSU-RANCE COMPANY.

CITY PROPERTY.SHORTLAND-STREET.—One of the finest business

t-ites in the street; large and deep allotment ;

' double frontage, giving aback entrance. Price. £45p*r foot. Good terms.

STO'<E, very conveniently situated one, close to theWharf, iarge accommodation. Will bo let or

RESIDENCE-— Very conveniently situated Eight-roomed House, ten minutes' walk from Queen-street ; gas and water laid on ; over 70 f«cfc frontagebv a lurga depth ; nice garden. Price, £750 ; £250rash

FON.-ONBY— Villa Residence, containing six■rooms, good view, and conveniently situated. Price£400.

PONSONBY- Two comfortable and well situated Re-sidence*. Price £725, giving a large return for theii.vestme t.

PONSONRY —First-class largo Corner Allotrn#it,commanding an extensive view of theharbour. £6per foot.

SUBURBAN PROPERTIES.NEW NORTH ROAD, Victoria Avenue-£SO casl

balanceat seven per cent., will purchase a comfortable roomed Houseand good Allotment.

NORTH SHORE— Good Allotments, Domainstreet, with 50ft. frontage x 117ft. deep; prettyview of tho water £S 15s per foot.

MOUNT KOSKILL — View Road. The best builland one of the most comfortable Five-roomedHouses in this rising district. Large area, of giotmd.which is formed into a really first-class garden.Pr ! ce low: terms good.

MOUNT ALBERT—A homo for an industrious man.Asmall pleasantly-situated house and large bit olexcellent (.'round, all planted, for £200. on terms.

ONHHUNGA— AImost new, conveniently situated,Family Resilience ; nice grounds, complete in everyrespect. Price low.

&lOUNT R<>SKlLL.—Splendid large Allotments 70feet by 150. £1 per foot ; £5 deposit only, balanceat 7 percent

MOUNT EDEN.— Almost on the main road. Largeand well-built Four-roomedHouse and scullery ; gaslaid on ; verandah two sides ; almost new ; stableand buggy-house, and storehouse ; good allotment.Price should be £550, but is offered a baigain for£400.

AVONDALE- One and a-ha'f Acres; grand site,havinga splendid view, securely fenced, grassed, andadjoining the railway-station. Cheap for cash.

LEASEHOLD CATTLE BUN.A Large and easily accessible Run, has good natural

boundaries, pier yof wat-ir and bush. Full particu-lars of this desirable property on application.

COMFORTABLE COUNTRY RESIDENCE.I have one o( the pretties; places, within a convenient

distance from town, which may bo leased for a termof years; comfortable 10-roomcd house, gr*ndorchard and garden, 350 iicres of first-class land;splendid shooting and flshiug. The whole for £100a year. Tue sheep may be taken at a valuation,and would return more than the rent in wool alone.

SMALL FARM.187 ACRES, at PORT ALBERT, along with a, large

and comfortableDt».~lling.bouao. The farm has acommanding pesition, . *\cl is bounded by a deepcreek. The price is very 'i» and the terms assy,being £450, £150 down, the bu'ance at 5 per cent.

GLADSTONE ESTA!"-:.Ton Shillings per foot and upwards, all the unsold

; portions of that most conveniently situated propertyknown as the "Glad<tono " Estate. This estate,situated so clone to town and from any portion ofwhich the views are unsurpassed, is now subdividedinto largo allotments. Those allotments »re not33 x 99, but have large frontages and still largerdepth. The prices are such that almost any personcan obtain their own freehold at anominal cost.Should terms bo any inducement, tho owner is pre-pared to accept a one-quarter C»sh, the balmce toremain for 3or 5 years at six per cent. The induce-ments which this proporty offers to any persons re-quiring a. nice residence site, or a splondid invost-juont are manifold. Fancy being able to purchasea grand allotment close to town for 10s per foot.Soil semi- Volcanic, Views unrivalled, within Fivominutes' walk of a statioa, Trams to pass in theimmediato vicinity. 'Busses constantly, Church andSchool convenient, Gas and Water mains. Po»tOffice and Telophone close by. No clearing required.Plans and every information may be obtainedat theoffice of the undersigned.

CHARLES H. OSMOND.

D. Etl li D s «•

ESTATE AGENT AND LANDSURVEYOR,

NO. 19, N.Z. INSURANCE BUILDINGS.Money to lend on goodfieehold security.Good securities found free of charge.

FOR SALE.PARK ROAD—Very fine new 12-roomed House ;

every convenience.NEWTON-ROAD—Good 7-roomed House; large

routde allotment.PONSONBY (SEXTINEL-ROAD)-8-roomed House ;

very Urge allotment.MOUNT ALBERT— of 11 rooms; large out-

buildings. 2 acres of land.MOUNT ALBERT-30 Acrej rich Volcanic Land,

clo-8 to -station. !EPSOM -40 Aoies beautiful Grass Land; splendid

viHa site.'.L tKK TAKAPUNA—C3 Acres choice VolcanicSoil ;beautiful Lake frontages.ON Kill!NO A—Several good Building Lots in tho

town-hip.DEVOSPORT- Large Allotments near Dovonport,

suitable for Villa Sites.NORTHCOTE—Quarter acre Building Lots, having

mest beautiful vinws.EAST lAmAKI —I26 acres excellent improved Farm ;

deep water frontage.PUKKK.OHE TuWNSFIIP-19 acres beautiful Level

Lund, adjoining tho township.WAU'IPI- 370 A res good Grass Land ; very superior

Grazing Farm.SOUTH MAUKU —72 Acres good improved Farm ;fine Water-power Mill.

3UCKLAND—4SO Acres valuable improved Farm,close to railway station.

\AIPARA— 990 Acres first-class Farm; limestonel»nd. good position and iu splendid grass.

iVAIUKU-Very desirable Farm of 250 acres; wellshelteredand highly improved.

VEST PUKHKOHE— SeveraI excellent small farms,close tn Cheese Factory.

iIAUKU—3S6 acres, Improved Farm, beautifullysituated; comfortable Homestead.

VAIKATO— Near Huntly, 950 acres very rich Land,fenced by rivers ; very cheap.

'UK.EK.OIf s-PUNI—IO3 acres very rich Soil; mostly

ffes.VILLA. RESIDENCES-For Sale in choice rosilions.Havinp a numerous list of Properties on hand, \V. L.JNl.tcholi is abi > to suit the wants of his Clients, andplace before ihera information that can at all timesbe relied upon.CITY INVESTMENT— anyone warning a first-

class Property, cioso to Queon-slroet, that will sureto . ommand a high value, I shall be happy to affordparticulars. A good rata of Jntjreit can immedi-ately be secured from present rentals.

W. L. MITCHELL,COOMBES' ARCADE,

Opposite the Bank of Australaiia.

J. R. E, ANDEBSON

LAND AND GENERAL AUCTIONEER, SHAREAND MONEY BROKER,

HOUSES, SHOP.}.FARMS, ALLOTMENTS'SHARESAND MONEY BOUGHT AND SOLD.

PRATT-STREET, OFF WKLUNGTON-STREET--S-room<d llohss and bath-room, c ty wator, ullot-rjißur. 40 i ICQ, pleasant and. hciltliy situation.Easy terms.

BUSINE-S- Grociy and General Business firsale.Post ofli e. stable and coach-house, large yard.Stock: at valuation.

PONaONBY-KOAD—Large Doub'e Sftop and Houseof 4 rooms, wiih large workshop behind, on allot-ment 34-6 x 112, buildings quite new, lino busiaeisposition. Price £750.

MOUNT ROSKILL ROAD-9-reouipd House withcoal and waslt-honsas, etc., allotment. 52 x 276".MOUNT ALBERT —

■ even-roomed House, well-finished, Wa'h-house, allotment 100 and 400. Alsonctr the above, -cven-roomod House, on l.rge piocoof land. Cheap !

MOUNT ST JOHN—Fivc-roomcd House on threeor four acres of land, N.E. aspect, shed, tanks, Ac.Very fine property.

KlNi;slaND—Four-roomed verandah Cottage. Tobe bold on easy terms. A good chance for a working-man.

; MOUNT ALBERT, Randemille — Pour-roomedHouse, well-linislieil Allotment, 00 x 113 x 133 feet,fenced. Price, £300. £175 could remain on mort-gage at 8 p. C.

i SrLKMtID PROPERTY FOR SALE IN• ALBERT PARK — .Fine large House of 8 rooms

including dinini; and drawing rooms, bath, andbodrooms, kitchen, and pantry, on very largeleasehold, over Cl'ft. x ISOft., having over 90 yearsto run at a nominal rental. Verandah ail roundpossessing the advantages of the country, within 5minutes' of Queen-street. Apply immediately.—J.It. Randerson, Auctioneer.

VOLCANIC ALLOTMENTS—Mount' Eden—Grandviews; cannot bo built out. Mount Albert—Finehealthy sites. Morningaido—Close to station CO x 11966 x 255.

EPSOM-ROAD-Ono Tree Hill-About 6 J acres,having extensive frontages to two roads. All fenced.A FIKST-CTiASS CITY BUSINESS with long leaseof excellent Queen street retail trade premises, and

dwelling-house. A grand chance for a man of energy.—Apply J. R. Randerson, Auctioneer.

IN K.YBER PASS—Fine Houso and Shop in thismain thoroughfare, workshop behind, gas and waterwith every couvenicnee. Only £725.— J. R.Sanderson, Auctioneer.I WANT TO 15UY~Property in or near Queen-street, .if it is cheap and well situated. Offer me

some and try me.—Apply early, J. R. Randerson,Auctioneer.TO LET— (3-roomed House, Ncrfolk-street, 22s 6d ;

Shop and 5 rooms, Ponsonby-road ; North Shore, 9rooms, furnishod ; Albert-street, Boardlnghouse, 15rooms ; North Shore, 6 rooms, furnished.

OSWALD A. STEVEN & CO.,LAND, HOUSE, and FINANCIAL AGENTS,EXCHANGE CHAMBERS,

Corner of Queen and Durham Streets East,Next to Messrs. T. and S. Morriu and Co.'s.Telephone No. 257.

FOR SALE :—

DARGE Newly-built Brick Store in the centre of thecity, within easy reach of Queen-street ; suitable iora wholesale businets of any description.

VALLEY ROAD— capital Allotments frontingValley-road and Avenham Walk ; £2 per foot.

MOUNT ROSKlLL—Several Houses and Allotmentsfor Sale in this favourite neighbourhood, cheap.

ONEHUNGA, Grey-streot-A Well.finished Four-roomed Cottage, splendid view, healthy situation,good soil, on Al.otinont 40 x 150; only threeminutes' walk from 'J'e Papa Station. Price, £31u,or with two extra room* which present ownerwould add, £345.

AUCKL*ND ROAD Onchunga—Nice Four-roomedCottage, outbuildings, conveniences, etc., easyterms.

MOUNT SMART ROAD-Two Allotments together75ft. frontage.—£loo,cheap.

FARMS—Several first-class Handy Farms, withineasy distance, full particulars and pluns of whichmay be had at the olllce.REM ERA-Several first-class Properties in thisdosirable Suburb lor Sale.

F°«st,„ PR v ATE SALEON LIBKRAL TERMS, IN LOTS TO

SUIT PURCHASERS:j,

Farm Lots from 20 acres and upwards, near Puke-kohe Station; from £7 10s to £10 an acre.Farm, Lot 130, Awltu, containing 123 acrej : securelyitnced; is near other homesteads, and good land : £2

,wr.!? £', 157° flC£'eßn lhe p»fcekohe Hill, adjoining ,

£8 anatmCUh Wrl*hts: considerably Improved! '

tA 8 aT-'^T,ay between Kihikihi andconUuii°B 580 acres, with choice appleAvailable and Fertile Farms, rwein* from 1500 to '

ALFRED BUCKLAND.

in grass.LOWER WAIKATO— of 3200 acres, and COO

j acres, all rich Alluv a' Soil., OTAMATKA — Several Urge blocks of rich limestone

I land ; deep water frontage.j PATUMAHuK— small Farms ; excellent Land,

, comfortable HomeEtoad«.I

' Full particulars on apblication.The advertiser has numerous other properties on

I his list, and places his intimate practical knowledgei and 85 years' acquaintance with the lands of the

1 province, freely at the service of intending pur-chasers, who may thus obtain much valuable andreliable assistance in selecting.

fjHAS, ILLIAMSONHOUSE, LAND, AND FINANCIAL AGENT.

HIGH-ST. (nbah SHOKTLAND-BT., AUCKLAND).

BANKERS-National Bahk of N*w Zealand.BENTS and INTEREST Collected.MONET Invested for Capitalists on first-class

Securities, without ouargju Six par cent, allowedon deposits until Invested.

MORTGAGES and LOANS Negotiated.BUILDING SOCIETIES' SHARES Bought.ESTATES mananod forAbsentees.HOUSES TO LET and PROPERTIES FOR SALE

placed on my lists freo of charge.ALLOTMENTS Bought and Houses Built on the

Woekly Repayment System or on other terms. Plansand Specifications prepared for buildings (with orwithout Inspection) at lowest remunerative rates.BUILDING ALLOTMENTS for Sale at per loot :—

In Oustom-houae-street, Beresford-street, Newmar-itefc, Howe-street, Shelly Beach Road, Llgar Place,Haydn-street,Hepburn-street, Duke-streot. Emmett-street, Conquest Place, Randolph-street, Northcote.Also, in other streets, at low rntos.

TitLßrnoNSi No. 104.

£5000 TO LEND In euma of £10 and up.wards, on good security.

£185.—NEW five-roomed House for salenear Freeman's Bay, city water, drained into mainsewer, good garden, line view.

£210.— NEW Home (live rooms) for sale,near Church, Beresford-street, citywater, view of harbour.

NORFOLK-STREET — New Five-roomedHouse for sale, nicely finished, three fireplaces,good we 11.—£335.

VILLA RESIDENCE for sale near UpperQueen-street; gas and water; range.—£46o.

€275.—NEW five-roomed House for sale inSurrey Hill Estate, near Ponsonby Road. A de-cided bargain. Easy terms. Sm»ll deposit.

£600.— HEW Seven-roomed House for salenear St. Sepulchre's Church; gas, range, outhouse.

MOUNT EDnN— Gentleman's Villa Resi-donee (new) for sale, with magnificent view, stable,etc.—£ooo. Also, fine New House for £550.

PONSONUY—Six-roomed House (new) forsale, very convenient, city water. Price, £310.

£550.—Pretty Villa Residence for sale onSt, Mary's Road, Ponsonby, near Three Lamps.

NORTHCOTE.—Allotments nearthe Wharf; and several Villa Sitos and Farm Sec-tions. Splendid soli and grand views.

REMUERA — Splendid Allotment, nearNewmarket Station, £175. Fine view.

rj\ E A R O H A.BUSINESS SITES FOR SALE.

Several of the most valuable Business Allotmentsand best Residence Sites in the rising town of TeAroha for sale.

Apply to HENRY BUTTLE,land Agent,

Ta Aroha I

Drapery, &c.________

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GHEAT CLEARING SALE.

Frefions to Removing to lei Premises,

I MILNE & CHOICE .

RESPECTFULLY &EG JO ANNOUNCE THAT IN ORDER TO ENTER UPON

THEIR NEW PREMISES

(NOW Approaching COMPLETION),»

WITH AN| ■

ENTIRELY NEW STOCK,THEY HAVE DECIDED TO OFFER

The Whole of their- Present anil ell-knownVALUABLE STOCK,

AT SUCH A DEDUCTION IN PRICE AS MUST

EFFECT A SPEEDY CLEARANCE.

Every Article in the House will lie Quitted.SALE IOW BEIM HELD.

AN EARLY CALL IS SOLICITED,

MILNE & CHOYCE,WELLESLEMEEET,

Hotels.

ALBION CLUB HOTEL,GISBORNE.

THE ABOVE FIRST-CLASS FAMILY HOTEL IS THE MOST COMFORTABLEAND ECONOMICAL IN THE COLONY.

CONVENIENT TO WHARF AND GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS, GISBORNE.

WINES AND SPIRITS THE STABLESOS- THK best QUALITY. Are under the personal supervision of the Proprietor.

LIQUEURS, SADDLE HORSES AND BUGGIES AT ALLSPECIAL CHOICE BRANDS-Every Variety. HOURS.

THE TABLES ' LARGE FIVE-HORSE BREAKARE REPLETE WITH EVERY LUXURY. Equipped forPicnic Parties at an hour's notice

Breakfast, 8 a.m. Lunch, 1 p.m. Table d'hote, 6 p.m. CONVEYANCES AWAITING THE ARRIVAL OPPLUNGE.AND SHOWER BATHS; EVERY STEAMER.

TWO ALCOCK'S ' BILLIARD TABLES. OPEN AND CLOSE CARRIAGES.SAMPLE ROOMS FOR CONVENIENCE OF COM- AN EXPERIENCED GROOM IN ATTENDANCE

MERCIAL TRAVELLERS. j DAY AND NIGHT.Jta- CENTRALLY SITUATED*! "POSITION UNRIVALLED, la

IP3 NEW STOCK *^gOF •

CUTLERY & HARDWAREDURING JANUARY,

A DISCOUNT OF TEE" PER CENT.WILL BE GIVEN

3FP ALL CASH PURCHASES. AMOUNTING TO

TWENTY SHILLINGSAND UPWARDS.

DOWNER'S KEROSENE(THE ONLY SAFE BRAND). }

J. & J. DICKEY, '•'■;234 o uEEN" STEEET '■■'■'*

Commission AgantaTT ""»'

RALPH I£e77T^Begs respectfully to acquaint hii Friends a a

Public of Auckland that he has opened an m"*

Coombes' Arcade, Queen-street, opposite the Bat 18Australasia, where he will carry on the bus-

"°*

House, Land, Estate, Monetary, and Com*°'

Agent, Stock iind Share Broker, Valuator, and Arbl?trator, and assures all those who may intrust 1!with their business that it will have hi* h».» ' mua uesi tare andattention with prompt settlement of Accounts.

MONEY in large and small sums advanced on GSocurity. Purchasers and Sellers of Prop et.

*' Jperty W ji.oblige by furnishing particular at their earliestvenience.

New Arrivals and others wishing to invest -.obtain goodadvice. °7

PROPERTIES FOR SALE in all parts cl lUniSuburbs, and Country. Ma,a

SOME GRAND CORNER SITES FOR LEASE

FAMILY RESIDENCES FOR SALE close tocent,of Queen-street.

"ntfJ

FOE IMMEDIATE SALE Cheap, 400 Acres GcorfLand at Whakamaru, Waikato. Ka

R ALrn -g" SINGLAND AND ESTATE AGENT, &c.

Ccombes* Arcade, Queen-street.January 11,1555.

JgOLTON AND J>OBINSON,LAND AUCTIONEERS, VALUATORS, HOUSE

ESTATE, AND MONETARY AGENTS.Money to Lend on goodsecurity from £5 to£5000,

Bank : BANK OF NEW SOUTH WALES.Money Invested for Clients in First-class SecurityMortgages and Insurances EffectedExpeditiously.Town and SuburbinProperties for Sale too num«onito advertise. Plans, &c, on inspection in Office.

The above firm have had sixteen years' colonklexperience.N.B.—Exchange Chambers, Queen-straet and T)n.

ham-street East, Auckland; next toT. andS. Morrins 1

E D - J?' M E ~^"8(Lato Secretary Napier Chamber of Commerce),

CERTIFICATED ACCOUNTANT,AUDITOR,

FINANCIAL AND GENERAL COMMISSIONAGENT.

Offi'c, No. SI, Queen-streot.

W. V. S T E v E N *

LAND AND FINANCIAL AGENT,Has REMOVED to Office lately occupied by MrEwington, next Herald Office, Queen-streor. '

p'HAELBS TOTHILL,LAND AND COMMISSION AGENT,

WHANGAREI.

Boots and Shoes.

BED BOOTI BED BOOT!

; BOOTS AND SHOES JBOOTS AND SHOES!

VICTORIASTBEET.GOING OUT OF THE BUSINESS,

IMMENSE SALE OF BOOTS & SHOES.'

The Proprietor begs respectfully to inform thePublic that the whole of his

IMMENSE STOCK MUST BE SOLD.The Sale will be continued until a

CLEARANCE IS EFFECTED,And at such prices as will astonish the Public. Be-member theRod Boot, Victoria-street.

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LADIES' AND GENTS' ENGLISH, FRENCH, ANDGERMAN BOOTS AND tiHOES.

LAWN TENNIS AND SAND SHOES,

FOR CASH ONLY.

H. SAWK IN S,January 24,1885.

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Local Industries.

WARNOCK BROTHERSSOAP AND CANDLE MANUFACTURERS

Cox's CRKEr, Richmond.(STOmra-DCRHAM-STBEET, AUCKLAND,

Cash Purchasers -Tallow Wool, Sheepskins andBones.

T 0 C A L I N DUSIBIDUTTON BROS.,

Manufacturers of Every Description ofCORKS, BUNGS, FISHING NET FLOATS, &a, 4tt

Wholesale and Retail.

FACTORY: UPPER QUEEN-STREET.

IVTEW ZEALAND RUBBER 1_Ll STAMP, ENGRAVING, AND STENCILWORKS.

Wehave the mostcomplete plant forproduc- jing Rubber Stamps of any description. BeingEngravers we can design and engrave any kind 1of stamps at prices that will defycompetition, JOur Monograms and Business Emblems are aSpecialty.

S. U. GRIFFIN & CO.,Wellesloy-slreet, Auckland. '

[Established 1872.T> O R MAN TEA-US.W. HATFIELD,

MANUFACTURER OF ALL KINDS OF LEATHERPORTMANTEAUS (Wholesale arid Retail).

A Good Stock of BEST SOLIDLEATHER, and otherkinds of PORTMANTEAUS to select from,

AT LOW PRICES.Leather Cases op Evert Description Madi to

Order.ALL GOODS manufacturedon the premises from tbi

BEST COLONIAL LEATHER.REPAIRS neatly and Promptly Executed.61, Foot ok Grey-street.

-\^ORKSIQLASS "WORKSI

On? Leading Articles this weekare : Confectioner*Jars, Is per lb.; three Glass Jugs for 2s 6d; LampChimneys, three for6d; Glass Balls for shooting »*,

in quantities to suit purchasers ; Garden Shades, i"sixes ; Fish Globes and Gold Fish, verycheap.

M. C 0 OK & SONFREEMAN'S BAY

Ty EL FEN TON" & CO.(by appointment to his excellency the

governor).QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND.

W. H. FENTON, HENRY YOUNG,

/TTISv LARGEST j£ T\OH3O STs?K /H >Xjfcxi./ NEW \ Y /\| / ZEALAND. X J. /

HAT AND CAP MANUFACTURERS.SHIBTMAKERS, HOSIERS, AND GENTLEMEN'S

MERCERS,

THE AUCKLAND GAS VENETIANBLIND FACTORY.[Established 1864.

HEAPEST VENETIAN BLIND FACTORY IK ,NEW ZEALAND.

OldBlinds Repainted, Taped, etc., at Low Price!-BLINDS SENT TO ALL PARTS OF THE COLONS

ON THE SHORTEST NOTICE ON RECSIfr/ OF ORDER.

LARGE STOCK OF METAL BIRD CAGES, l&°*6s 3D EACH.

A. & ATE vsS \(Late M. Horton Busby',

VENETIAN BLIND MAKERS,Corner op Cook and Grky-strkem,

market square, auckland, n.z.

HOSPITAL INQUIRY.DR. BOND'S STATEMENT.

The inquiry into the alleged ill-treatment ofa patient in the Hospital, named Smith, bythe House Surgeon, Dr. Bond, was continuedat the Hospital yesterday, by ColonelHaulfcaia and Mr. Dando (two members ofthe Hospital Committee). The patient Smithand Dr. Bond were present.

Colonel Haultain read the letters fromDr. Richardson, and the letter from thecommittee to Dr. Richardson. [These lettershave already appeared in our columns.]The committee had no authority to compelthe attendance of Dr. Richardson, and there-fore they must leave his action in the matterto be judged of by public opinion, and pro-ceed without it.

Colonel Haultain (to Mr. Smith): Is thereanyone whose presence we can obtain herenow in the Hospital who would be able togive us any information with regard to yourcomplaints —I presumed from the first,when this inquiry commenced, that if I madeout a, prima facie case that there would 1; webeen'a properly qualified inquiry or commis-sion appointed by the Government to investi-gate and make full inquiry into the whole case.1am not prepared with anyother witnesses. Myevidence, corroborated by that of Dr. Richard-son, I presumed would have been sufficient tohave established a primafacie case to applyfor a commission. X have no power what-ever to call witnesses. I submitted to across-examination from Dr. Bond, but I wasnot expecting thatI should be cross-examinedat all in this primary investigation.

How can a committee of inquiry ascertainthe facts of a matter and come to any properconclusion, unless there is an opportunity ofcross-examining ?— may have been in error.I was not aware that this Was a dulyqualifiedinquiry at all.—l was always under the im-pression that it would be an inquiry at theinstigation of the Government. I mayhave been wrong, but that was my impression.

Every complaint that may be made againsta member of the staff orHospital or any otherinstitution is not necessarily inquired intoby a commission. The inquiry by the com-mittee may be quite sufficient to arrive at acorrect conclusion in the matter—quite suffi-cient?— Dr. Richardson, of course, is myimportant witness, and my evidence, com-bined with the letter to the committee byDr. Richardson, I contend is quite sufficientto establish a prima fade case to applyfor a commission to tike evidence onoath, and to subpcana witnesses.If there is anybody connected with the Hospi-

tal you would wish to call for, the committeewould have power to have their attendance ?

—With regard to the medical treatment, Ido not know that there are any witnesseshere present in the Hospital—that was as farback as a year last November. lam notaware that there are any patients or evennurses that were here at that time that areable to give evidence.

Colonel Haultain then read Dr. Richard-son's letter in which he made charges againstDr. Bond. He said that letterwas publishedin the newspapers on the 31st of January, andwas not received by the committee until the2nd of February. —Allow me to state, sir,that Dr. Richardson having failed by remon-strance with Dr. Bond to get any ameliora-tion of my sufferings and the cruelty I wassubjected to, got me removed downstairs.This was in consequence of Dr. Bond repeat-edly putting me on the floor in the wardwhere there were two or three other con-valescent patients who had the use of their-limbs. When I was downstairs the patientI referred to in my evidence, Cameron, veryhumanely remonstrated with Dr. Bond forkeeping me on the floor when he was ablehimself to occupy the bed on the floor, andoffered to give me his bed, but Dr. Bond toldhim it was no business of his—he was tomind his own ; and I have been kept on thefloor for weeks. ] have been, more or less,on the floor now for over six months..

Three months was what you stated ?—

Three months consecutively, with only anintermission of four nights ; but then Iwas subjected to the same treatment whenI was in the ward when there were otherconvalescent patients able to make room fornew patients coming in. If it had not beenfor that treatment I feel confident I shouldhave been ablo to have left theHospital priorto this time.

Dr. Richardson had yon removed below, inthe hopes of your getting a bedstead ?—Yes,in the convalescenc ward or elsewhere.

You say the man who was in the ward withyou wished to give up his bedstead to yon ?—

Yes, Cameron.And Dr. Bond would not allow it ?—Yes,

told him it was no business of his; hemust mind his own affairs. I think I maybe permitted to make an explanation. Dr.Richardson is referring to other patientswhen he says he requested that I might notbe downstairs more than a day or two. I wasconsidered as a convalescent patient, and Dr.Richardson requested that no patient of hisshould be on the floor for more than a day ortwo.

To Dr. Bond : The committee are nowprepared to take any statement that youmay wish to make ?

Dr. Bond handed in the following writtenstatement deny all the charges ofcruelty and neglect which have beenmade against me by Mr. Smith and Dr.Ricbardscn. Dr. Richardson says that hewas and still is of opinion that owing tomy neglect the man Smith's leg is damagedso as to cripple him for life, yet being of thisopinion he has not sought to obtain redress,nor attempted to have the neglect remediedby complaining to the committee ; nor in anyother way, bat has allowed the allegedneglect to continue unchecked for over a year.Dr. Richardson knows that his patientsin the Hospital are under his, and not undermy care. Therefore I think that Dr. Richard-son has been guilty of gross neglect towardshis patient. Mr. Smithsays Dr. Richardsontold him about Christmas, 1883, that throughmy neglecthe was permanently crippled, andyet did not seek any redress whatever, rais-ing the strong presumption that his wholestory is an after-thought. With reference tothe removal of the patient Smith from hisbedstead to the floor, I have to state that itis within the knowledge of the committeethat, owing to the crowded state of theHospital, it frequently becomes necessary toplace patients on the floor. Which patientshall occupy the bed or the floor is a questionalways determined by the natureof the case.Not accepting Dr. Richardson's opinion, Iwould venture to ask the committee to re-quest the other members of the visiting staffto examine the man Smith and report uponthe case."

Now, Mr. Smith, if you wish to ask Dr.Bond any questions with reference to whathe states here you are at liberty to do so. —

Am I confined to what he refers to in thatreply ?—Colonel Haultain : Yes ; I think so.

Mr. Smith (to Dr. Bond) : Did not Dr.Richardson at any time complain to youthat it was through your neglect in removingthe splint that ankylosis had not set in as heanticipated ?—Dr. Richardson did not com-plain to me at all with reference to you,the first I heard of your complaint boingyour letter to the committee.

Did not Dr. Richardson give you positiveinstructions that the splint was not to beremoved exoepting in his presence ? —No, hedid not; and when I did remove it becauseof the pain it caused you, and when Islackened the bandages for the same reasonand told Dr. Richardson he said that it wasall right.

Was it not the manner in which you ap-plied the bandage that caused me the paiu,and not the splint ?—Certainly not. Dr.Richaidson applied it, as you nave stated,himself, and then also the pain obliged me toslacken that bandage.

Do you state positively that I complainedof it after Dr. Richardson applied it, or wasit not after you bad put the bandage overthe wounds which caused me the pain; afteryou had altered it ? Did not I complain toyou of the pressure put on the wounds bythe bandages as applied by yoa and not byDr. Richardson or me? The bandages whenapplied by Dr. Richardson or myself gaveyou pain on both occasions, and I removedthem frequently.

And though Dr. Richardson's instructionswere so explicit that the splint was not to beremoved, still you did remove it on your ownresponsibility because I complained of thepain ?—Dr. Richardson did notgive any suchinstructions.

Did not Dr. Richardson in my presenceexpress surprise to you that I had no splinton at all: did not he remonstrate with youat my bedstead for removing the splint, andhe not being made aware of it ?—No, he didnot. I told him that the pain you sufferedcompelled me to remove it.

Dr. Bond does not refer to any aots ofcruelty— me on the floor, orremovingthe splint from my leg from shortly after teno'clock till after half-past seven—he does notrefer to that in his reply, so I presume I amnot entitled to oroßß-examine on any of thesesubjects?

Colonel Haultain : The fact of your beingkept on the floor has been admitted. Thereis no necessity to refer to that ?—Yes, bat Iwould like Dr. Bond to answer me whetherin his opinion the other patients, con*valescent or otherwise, were nob more fit tobe on the floor.

To Dr. Bond : Do you consider in all in-stances where I have been removed from mybed on to the floor that I was a more fit sub-ject to be removed than any of the others ?—

I consider that you were quite as fit a subjector 1 should not have put you there.

Do you consider that the convalescentpatients who were assisting to do the workof the Hospital, and who were able torun errands for you and others of the staff-that they were more deserving of beds thanme, ' a cripple, who could neither get downon to the floor, nor yet rest myself off thefloor and dress myself,— you consider thatthese men were more entitled to a bed thanI was ?—I have already replied to that. Anda further reason for placing you on the floorin the ward was that your snoring wasso loud as .to keep the other patientsawake. They complained from time totime of the annoyance that you causedthem in preventing them from sleeping.The end of the ward is further from thebeds, and I hoped that in that position youwould not disturb those patients who wereseriously ill, and to whom the loss of anight's rest was a matter of great import-ance, but as that position in the ward didnot prevent you from disturbing others yonwere placed downstairs.

Colonel Haultain (to Dr. Bond) : You arenot bound toanswer any questions. You arenot bound to criminate yourself in any nay.I should recommend you to allow this ' manto go on; but do as you like. Being theaccused party, you are not bound to answerany questions : no accused person is boundto criminate himself.

Mr. Smith : Under these circumstances Iwould deoline asking any questions whatever.I have every confidence in leaving my casobefore the committee, to take what proceed-ings they deem necessary now, and whenthere is a further examination, if they deemit necessary, —then, when Dr. Bond is onoath, he can be subjected to cross-examina-tion.

Colonel Haultain : An accused person isnever subjected to cross-examination.

Mr. Smith :. Had I known tbat Dr. Bondhad the power to refuse being cross-examined,I should have made my complaint very niuohmore fully. I gave every facility, and sub-jected myself to cross-examination,- Yes, yon were subjected to cross-examina-tion. If Dr. Bond brought forward anywitnesses they would be subject to cross-examination. Dr. Bond has nob refused. Ionly point ont that if he thought necessaryhe could refuse to answer. If yon do notput any more questions we will adjourn forthe present.

Mr. Smith asked if he would be allowedon Sunday to receive his friends on theverandah, as the room where he slept wasoccupied by a number of other patients, . andit was no place for ladies to come in. Threeconvalescent patients were allowed to be outlast Sunday, while he was locked up.

Colonel Haultain said the committee de-sired that the patient Smith should havethe same privilege as anyone else.

Dr. Bond said of course he shouldThe inquiry was then adjourned sine die.

LAW AND POLICE

POLICE, COURT. Satubdat.[Before H. G. Seth Smith, Esq., R.M.]

Drunkenness.—One man was fined 10sand costs, or 4S hours' hard labour. Thoa.Hayes, for a third offence was fined £5 andcosts or 14 days' hard labour in default.Jeremiah Crowley, for being drunk and dis-orderly in Queen-street about midnight onFriday was fined 20s and costs, or sevendays hard labour in default.

Prison Regulations. —.—James Watsonwas brought up in custody of the MountEden Gaol authorities for a breach of thePrison Regulations Act for pleading "pre-tended illness" on February 5. Prisonerpleaded not guilty. Mr. G. L. Reston,Governor of the Gaol, conducted the case.The prisoner had been allowed off labour on4th inst. and had been seen immediatelyafterwards dancing in his cell. The medicalofficer had certified that he was quiteable to work. Warders Bradby, Tynan, andMalohey were examined. The last witnessdeposed to a conversation he had heardbetween the prisoner and others. - He hadsaid " they had been doing too muoh work,and he would pretend illness." The prisonerin defence asserted that he was kept onbread and water for 24 hours when sufferingfrom illness.' In answer to His Worship Mr.Reston said the prisoner had been sentencedfor two years in October, 1883. He hadearned 643 marks, equal to 107 days' remis-sion. His Worship ordered seven days' con-finement and 14 days to be taken off hisremission—B4 marks.

The Watch Cask.—Edward Lloyd, aliasAverillo, on remand from Friday for pro-curing, the attendance of a witness, sur-rendered to his bail on the charge of stealinga silver watch, valued at 40s, the property ofAndrew Heavey, on September 13. Mr.W. «J. Napier appeared for the accused,James Rae, who was in Court, said Mrs.Bovery could not appear, owing to indisposi-tion. Sergeant Pratt said that every efforthad been made to have the witness in at-tendance. The case was put back for a time,and subsequently it was ascertained that thewitness would not be able to attend for aweek. Remanded for seven days. (to the12th inst.), and accused's bail was enlarged.

The Castletownboche Murders.—Wil-liam Sheehan was again brought up on re-mand from February 2, on the charge ofkilling and murdering Catherine, Thomas,and Hannah Sheehan at Castletownroohe,Countv Cork, Ireland, on or about October27, 1877. Superintendent Thomson appliedfor a further remand pending the arrival ofthe detective officer. He also stated thathe would produce before the expiration ofthe remand certified copies of warrant andother documents which had been received atWellington. Mr. Napier said he had noobjection to the remand. Remanded toFriday, 13th inst.

Assault,—Malcolm McKenzie, seaman,was charged with assaulting Ah Chee bystriking him on the face and kicking him, onFebruary 5. The defendant pleaded notguilty. Mr. Blades appeared for the com-plainant, and related the circumstances.It would appear that the defendant hadentered the garden of Ah Chee, Stanley-street, walked over the beds, and pulled opsome of the vegetables, and* was requestedto leave the garden by Ah Chee. He wentaway and returned. He came bask again,and upon being ordered away, he went tothe gate and then turned upon the com-plainant, knocked him down, and severaltimes, in a cowardly manner, kicked him.Ah Chee, Ah Quoi, and Young Chee deposedthat the defendant was in the garden aboutnoon. Andrew Anderson, seaman, deposedto a conversation he had with thedefendant about a row he had withChinamen. For his defence the defendantendeavoured to prove an alibi, and calledtwo witnesses who had been in his companyuntil dinner hour. Fined 40s and costs, or,in default, to And sureties to keep the peacefor three months, in his own recognisancesof £20 and one surety of £20. A second in-formation for destroying vegetables to thevalue of 20s was withdrawn.

Industrial School Act.—Bridget Breea(S) and Esther Breea (6) were committed toSt. Mary's School, Ponsonby, to be broughtup in the Roman Catholic faith, until theyattained the age of 14 years.

THE NEW ZEALAND HERALD. MONDAY. FEBRUARY 9, 1885. 3

Sporting..

rvTAEPHU RAPING CLUB.

SUMMER MEETISG.-FKBRUARY 21.

Nominations and Acceptances to be sent to theSecretary, Otahuhu, by eight p.m. on ln ,17threspectively. JM) poRDO.V,

a on. Sec

A UCKLAND__RACING CLUB.

AUTUMN MEETING.SATURDAY, 4th EASTER MONDAY,

6th APRIL. 1885.

*

Sweepstake of 10WVS. each, h. ft,J™ «eneral

declared and piJd before , he d„M ofentry day. 1885- For --year

g, t 'l0lb.; fillies, Bst.marcs covered in ISbi. «>

• jve l 0 per cent.,slb. The second horse w

from |h>Md the d,£°™ 5

The forfeit to be de-amount of the ista".

ten o'cloc* on the morniti<Cl,?he dAce Por will be liable for thewhole stake Closed 24 subscribers. Six fur-lon w. ...

trnRDLE RACE (HANDICAP) of lOOsovs., with aHU SweepsVake of Ssovs. each, to go to sec nd ho™Knee, 2«ovs. each, to go to the funds. Over 9

flights of hurdles. Two and a-quaiter miles.PASTER HANDICAP of 200iovs., added to a Sweep-

stake of lOsovs. oach, ssovs. ft., or 2»ovs. only (to

the funds) if declared and paid to the Secretary,at his office. Queen-street, before eight p.m. onFRIDAY 28th of March; second horse to receiveSOjovs ; 'third horse lOiovs. out of the stakes.Entries, accompanied with 2sovs. (the amount offirst forfeit) to be made to the Secretary, at hisoffice, Queen-street, at or before eight o clockp.m. on FRIDAY, 27th February. Weights toappear on or about the 20th March. Second for-feit (3sov».) to be declared and paid to theSecre-tary on night of general entry, or the nominatorwill be liable for balance of sweep (Bsovs.), whichmust be paid to theA.R.C. Secretary half-an-hourbefore the race, or the horse will not be allowed tostart. The winner cf any race of the advertisedvalno of lOOjovs., after the declaration of theweights, to carry Slb. extra : of 200sovs.. 61b ; oflOO.ovi. and 200sovs., 71b, extrome penalty. Oneand three-quarter miles.

SELLING RACE of 50sovs., added to a Sweepstakeef 2'ovs each. For two-year-olds and upwards.Entrance, 2sovs. each, to to to the funds. Two-year-old* to carry Bst; three-year-olds, 9st 9ib;fonr-yesr-olrls, lOst 31b; flreyear-olds and up-wards 10-t51b. The winner to be sold by auctionimmediat ly after the race for 150iovs. If enteredto be sold for lOOsovs. allowed 71b ; if for 75-ovs141b; if for 50sovs., 211b ; if for 25sovs„ 231b.One and a quarter miles.

fUBLICAN'S PURSE of lOOsovs.. with a Sweepstakeof 3s vs. each to go io second horse. For two-year-olds and upwards. Entrance, 2sovs. each,to go to the funds. Tv^-tear-olds, 6st 111b,

ear-old;, Bst 61b ; tour-year-olds, 9st; five-year-olds and upward*. 9.t 21b. Maidens, atstarting, allowed, two-year-old?, s'b ; three-year-olds, 71b ; four-year-olds. lOlo; five-year-olds andupwards, Hlb. One mile.

EASTER MONDAY, APRIL 6th, 1885.FLYING STAKES of JOOsovs.. with a SweepsUkes of

3sovs. each to go to second horse. For two-year-olds and upwards. Entrance 2sovs. each, togo tothe funds. Two-year-olds, 7st lib ; thieo-yrar-olds, Bst 81b ; four-year-olds, 9st ; flve-y«ar-o.dsand upwards, 9st lib. Winners since August Ist.1834, of an advertised weight-for-age race ofBOsovs. to carry Slb extra ; of lOOsovs., "lb extra;of 200SOVS., 101b extra; of any othT rac?, or ofraces collectively, of the value of 300sjvs., Hlb

' extra. Threequarters of a mile.JHE SHORTS (HANDICAP) of lOOsovs. Entrances

lsov., acceptances, 2iovs. each, to go to thefunds. Weights to appear by eight o'clock p.m.on the first night of the races, and acceptances bytenp.m. same evening. One mile.

fcUTUMN STEEPLECHASE RANDICAPof 150sovs.,added to a Sweepstakes of lOsovs. each, 5 ft., or2 only (to the funds) if declared to the Secretary,at his office, Queen-street, before eight p.m., onFRIDAY, the 28th day of March, second horse toreceive 4t'Sovs., and third horse 20sovs, from thestakes, Distance, about 3£ miles over a iair hunt-ing country. Entries, accompanied with 2sov.-.(the amount of first forfeit), to be madeto theSecretary, at his office. Queen- at or beforeeight clock p.m. on FRIDAY. February 27. Theweights to appear on or about 20th March. Secondforfeit, of 3sovs., to be declared and paid to theSecretary on nieht of General Entry, or thenominator will be liable for balance of sweep(Bsovs.), which mint be paid to A.R.C. Secretaryhalf-an-hour before the race, or the horse will notbe allowed to start.

ELLERSUE PLATE of lOOsovs., with a Sweepstakesof 3sovs each, to go to second horse. For 2-year-olds. Colts, 8»t. lOlbs; fillies, Bst 81bs. En-trance, 2sovs each, to go to the funds. Winner ofa 2-year-old stake to carry 51bs penalty ; of two or

,' mere, lOlbs extreme penalty. Six furlongs

fcUTUMNHANDICAP of 200sovs., added to a Sweep-stakes of 7sovs. each, or 2sovs. only(to the funds)If declared to the Secretary by ten o'clock p.m.on thenight of the first day's races; secondhorseto receive SOsovs.. and the third horse lOsovs. outof the stikes. For 3-year-olds and upwards.Entries, accompanied with 2sovs. (the amount offorfeit), to be made to the Secretary, at his office,Queen-street, by night o'clock p m. on FRIDAY.the i7th February. The weights to appear byeight o'clock p.m. on the night of the first day'sraces. One mile and a-half.

FREE HANDICAP of SOsovs. For all beatenhorsesduring the Meeting. Weights to appear im-mediately after the Autumn Handicap, and ac-ceptances of 2sovs. to the funds, half-an-hourbefore the race. One mile.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 18S5.Domination.—First forfeit, Easter Handicap.. 2sovs

Ditto Autumn Handicap 2sov»Ditto Steeplechase .. 2sovs

Wm. PERCIVAL,J. Secretary.

NEWS.< £4000.-320 CASH PRIZES./

flff SEVENTH GRAND HAMBURG DRAWING ISNOW OPEN 1

"So a PurcnaseJ of 25 Programme* one will be givenGratis.

The Six previous Drawings were filled, and appli-tations that came too late will be registered in theSeventh Drawing.

,

The Seventh Grand Drawing for £4000 will close theend of February, and the Eighth Hamburg Drawingwill Open on the Ist March.

This Seventh Grand Drawing will consist of 320Honey Prizes, amounting to £4000, subscribed by£000 members at 16s each.

The various Money Prizes will be distributed as,ollows: —

1 £300 PRIZE 10 £30 PRIZES 15 £15 PRIZES1 £209 PRIZE 15 £25 PRIZES 160 £10 PRIZES1 £100 PRIZE 15 £20 PRIZES 100 £5 PRIZES2 £50 PRIZES

TOTAL AMOUNT, £4000. 320 MONEY PRIZES.Toa Purchaser of 25 Programmes one will be given

Gratis.The Grand principle of these Hamburg Drawing! is

that a purchase of 25 Programmes is guaranteed aPrize, and the chances are in favour of theinvestordrawing a large Prise, as there are 220 large prizes to100small ones. To as investor of £2 the chances areonly 6 to 1 against him drawing a prize, and the HeadPrize or any other may be drawn by an investor of IPs.

READ THIS.—In Boat's Grand Hamburg Drawingsthe greatest odds are only 25 to 1 against an investorOf 10s drawing a prize. But carefully note theenormous odd* against investors drawing a Horse erCash Prize In any of the Horse Consultations. Themarbles are leplaced for each drawing of the cashprizes, which gives t"-e enormous odds against inves-tors. This Company would simply ask investors toCalculate the odds before placing their investments inany horse consultations; and this Company wouldnot presume to tell the public that they have a num-ber of chances, and may win a number of prizes for atingle investment of 10s.

NOTE.—Prise Winners whether winning large orSmall prizes are informed that their names will not bemade public without their written consent. Thiscourse will be pursued in consequence of thecompanyhaving received many letters at various times fromprize winners, particularly requesting the companySot on any account to m<ke their names public.

This Seventh GrandDrawing tor £4000 will take placeUnder the supervision of a committee of eight gentle-men,and the prizes will be paid over as early as pos-sible after the drawing.

tS~ NOTlCE.— Country Cheques marked correct bySink, only payable to a number, and Is added for ex-chance, P.O. Orders preferred, made payable only toBOAZ. Bank Notes accepted. Two 2d stamps forteply and remit.

Registered letters and telegrams not received.Name and address of applicant should be plainly

Written.All letters must be addressed

B O a Z,Care of MR. MOaELY,

Wholesale and Retail Tobacconist,Box 64, P.0., DUNEDIN.

»

Musical

QOLD piANOS-JUST LANDED,

DUE OF THE FINEST INSTRUMENTS ETEROFFERED TO THE PUBLIC.

NOW ON VIEW,At THUS. H. WEBB'S,

IMPORTER OF PIANOS, ORGANS, ANDHARMONIUMS.Oak House, Hobson-street (Throe Doors from Cook-

street)•*•B.—p ianos tuned and repairedat shortest notice.

5) ° ARRIVE,EX TONGARIRO,

First Week in January.

small HARMONIUMS,PIANOS, MIGNON AND RAPOLDI.A FEW CHOICE VIOLINS BY MOST

CELEBRATED MAKERS.ffIOL©NCELLOS, STRINGS AND FITTINGS, &o.

J. HOWD EN,QUEEN^TREET.

Hotels.

THE PALACE HOTEL,OHINEMUTU.

This Large and Commodious Hotel was erectedafter the stream of Tourists had fairly set in to theLake District, and consequently the plan is such astomeet its growing wants and to admit of extensiveimprovements, which are being constantly added.

It is nowTHE LARGEST AND MOST COMFORTABLY

FURNISHED HOTEL IN THE LAKEDISTRICT.

The rooms, spacious and airy, are kept scrupulouslyclean.

The view from the balcony isbeautiful and varying.To the left, steam irom the numerous boiling poolsredolent of sulphur, rises in a continuous cloudwhile in front opens up a beautiful and extensiveview of Lake Rotorua, on which boats are kept forvisitors, who may desire a pull or sail onits placidwaters and explore its many romantic bays andheadlands.

NATURAL HOT AND COLD BATHSAre connected with this Hotel, and kept for the8 ecial use of Tourist", and those who visit thisWonderlandof New Zealand will here find a comfort-able home, where they will receive every attention at

VERY MODERATE CHARGES.

NONE BUT WINES AND SPIRITS OP THEBEST BRANDS KEPT IN STOCK.

B. KING, Manager.HARRY H. HAYR,

Tourist Agent tor the Hot LakesDistrict.

Office: High-street,Auckland.

pLARENDON HOTEL.

LUNCHEON ROOMS.The extensive alterations and improvements in the

culinary department having been completed,

THE PROPRIETOR, HARRY BENNETT,is now prepared to supply a substantial Lunch,consisting of Full Bill of Fare, for One Shilling,

for any number of gentlemen or ladies, from twelveto two daily. Quickest attention.

Arrangements made with gentlemen and ladies forBoard only or Board and Residence at moderateterms.

CLARENDON HOTEL,Junction of Queen, Wakefield, and Rutland Streets

TO THE INHABITANTS OF TAKA-PUNA DISTRICT, AND THE PUBLIC

GENERALLY.MICHAEL CORCORAN

(Late of the Greyhound, Thames, and MetropolitanHovels, Queen-street, and Star and Garter Hotel,

Coromandel)Begs to announce that he has taken the

FLAGSTAFF HOTEL,NORTH SHORE,

Andby keeping nothing but the BEST QUALITYof

WINES, SPIRIT S, & ALES,Hopes to merit the patronage of residents and

visitors.FIRST-CLASS ACCOMMODATION FOR

LODGERS.BATHS, &c.

The Hotel is close to the water, so that visitors havethe advantage of sea bathing.

A First-class BILLIARD TABLE presided over by anexperienced marker.M. CORCORAN,

FLAGSTAFF HOTEL,NORTH SHORE.

rpo TRAVELLERS AND TOURISTS.

IMPORTANT NOTICE.

G. F. Such, Warkworth Hotel, begs to informTravellers and Tourists that on and after January 1,ISBS. theRoyal Mall Coach will leave Waiwera forWarkworth every alternate day. This will giveVisitors to the Hot Springs an opportunity of seeingmiles of New Zealand B eh, and viewing some of thefinest scenery in the Worth. The journey will onlytake a little ever 2 Hours. Visitors can return bySteamer if so inclined. The Hotel is close to theWharf. Travellers will find the Hotel one of thecleanest and best conducted in the North, at whichthey will meet with every Accommodation.

Ladies' and Gents' Saddle Horses and Traps- for hire,

Conveyances.

HOLLIS AND CO.'S LINE OFCOACHES.

ALTERATION OF TIME TABLE.

Leave Onkhuno*. Leave Auckland(Manukau Hotel). (GreyhoundHotel).

8.0 a.m. 8.45 a.m.8.30 a.m. 9 45 a.m.9.0 a.m. 10 30 a m.9.30 a.m. 11.0 a.m.

10.0 a.m. «£ 12.15 noon10.30 am. - 1.0 p.m. .

11.15 noon a £ 1.30 p.m.12.15 p.m. "°. g 2.0 p.m1.0 p.m. . »3 a 2.45 p.m.1.30 p.m. ra*M 3.15 p.m.2.3U p.m. &Jag 4.0 p.m.3.0 p.m. &<* 4.30 p.m.3.80 p.m. ;***« 5.0 p.m.

• 4.0 p.m. fcg 530 p.m.! 5.0 p.m. ' g«g '6.0 p.m.

5 30 p.m. o?3 6.30 p.m.Monday, 6.0 p.m. £< w2 ■ Mondays, 11.0 p.m.Saturday, 6.0 p.m. w«h Saturdays, 10.0 p.m.

6.30 p.m. ' 11 p.m.Sundays; Sundays:8.30 a.m. 10.0 a.m.

12 noon 2.0 p.m.4.30 p.m. 6.0 p.m.

HOLLIS & CO., Proprietors.

F AKE COACHLEAVES DEYONPORT POST-OFFICE

DAILY,A8.20 a.m., 10.30 a.m., 2p.m.,' and 4.30 p.m.LEAVES LAKE SCHOOLHOUSE DAILY,

At 9.5 a.m., 11.15 a.m., 2.45 p.m., and 5.15 p.m. .

'- DAVIS BROTHERS.

THAMES TO PAEROa, TAURANGA,AND TE AROHA.

TE AROHA TO MORRINSVILLE.BRADLEY * Co '*Royal Mail Coach leaves Syming-

ton's ROYAL HOTEL, Thames, for Te Aroha daily atEight a.m., arriving at Te Aroha at Two p.m. LeavesTe Aroha MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY,and FRIDAY at Nine a.m.; and TUESDAY andSATURDAY at Eleven a.m. '

A Coarh leaves Te Aroha for Morrinsville traindaily, at Seven a.m.

Saddle H>rses, Single and Double Buggies on hir •

Stablesopen at all hours.BRADLEY & FERGUSON,

Proprietors.

TVTEWTON AND PONBONBIJJi OMNIBU3ES.EVERY FIFTEEN MINUTES from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m

WEST END 'BUS COMPANY, Pbofbixtobi.Office: 210, Queen-street,

TIME TABLE.VIA NEWTON-From the Union Bank, from 8a.m, to 7 p.m at

thehour and half-hour.VIA FREEMAN'S BAY—From Union Bank, from 9.15 a.m. to 6.46p.m. at

the quarter to and quetter past.HOME BAY 'BUSES—

From Union Bank, via Victoria-street and Col-lege R0ad—9.60,10i58, 11.53, 1.58, 2.63, 8.634.63, 6.63.

From Home Bar to Union Bank— 10.2011.20,12.20, 2.20,8.20, 4.20, 6.20,8.20.

NIGHT 'BUSES—8, 9, and 10 p.m.; Saturday, 8, 9, 9.15,10,10.1t,

11.—————————■—■«

PUKEKOHE AND MAUKU CBEKSEAND BACON FACTORY COMPANY

(Limited).CHEESE.

This Season's Cheese is now ready for sale, and canhe tested at the Factory, Pukekohe.

W. R. WRIGHT,Secretary.

Pukekohe, 18th December, 1884.

RANDOLF EAGLETON— Hair-dresser aud Hair worker(awarded Special Gold

Medal), the largest stock in New Zealand of humanhair to select from. Wigs for street and stage in stock,and made to order. Manufacturer of the CelebratedZendosalineand Anti-Scurf Cream, the best hair-producing agent known. Send forPamphlet, free to anyaddress. Every requisite for the stage make-up instock. Fancy Costumes and wigs for hire.—220,Queen-street (opposite McArthur's), Auckland.

mRUTH. rrtRUTH. »tiruth.A NEW RADICAL, SCIENTIFIC AND FREE-

THOUGHT JOURNALEDITED BT BR. HUGHES,

WILL BE ISSUED NEXT FRIDAY.

WILLIAMS'S Patent Mixture for Corns,Piles, Fistula, Sprains, etc., is an unfailing

remedy, testißed to by many trustworthy persons.Price. 2s 6d ber bottle.—H. G. Williams, at Mr. Ken-nerley't, Hobson-ttreet, Auckland. - ■ '■

"VTORTH NEW ZEALAND FARMERS.L.l CO-OPERATIVE ASSOCIATION,69, Queen-street.PRIME WAIKATO POTATOES,Also.

CHAFF fromSheaf Oats.

Educat onal.

AUCKLAND COLLEGE AND GRAM-MAR SCHOOL.

The Treasurer will be in attendance at theSYMONDS - STREET SCHOOL, at nine a.m. onMONDAY Morning next, aud at the FONSONBYBRANCH SCHOOL, at two p.m. same day. to receivethefees remaining unpaid for thecurrent term.

The school fees account will be closedon WEDNES-DAY next, an I all arrears will then be reported to theBoard of Governors. OLIVER MAYS,

Treasurer.Treasurer's Office, 14, Palmerston Buildings,

Queen-street Wharf, February 6,1555.

RINGING.MR. R. RINGvPOOLEY,

Pupil of Dr. J. Stainer. and Chorister for eight years(1872-1880), at ST. PAUL'S CATHEDRAL, LOND >>N.Also Student at the late NATIONAL TRAININGSCHOOL FOR MUSIC, South Kensington, London,B.W. for two years (18S0 1832).

TEACHER OF SINGING AND VOICEPRODUCTION.

Card of terms at Residence, "Fernleigh," Rymonds-street and Messrs. Eady's Music Establishment,Queen-str-ct.

Mr. R. King-Pooley has the highest references.

DR. HEN SON conducts German Class atMiss Vaile's seminary. Fee, one guinea.—

Apply Miss Vaile, Pompallier Terrace.

YISITING TUTOR.—Families or Schools.Classics, Mathematics, French conversation,

Chemistry, R*pid Mental Arithmetic, Book-keeping,English Literature and Composition. -F., 109, Grey-street. .

BOARDING AND DAY SCHOOL.ST. JOHN'S COLLEGE (TAMAKI, NEAR

AUCKLAND;. .,

A High CUss Boarding and Day School. Classical,General, and Religious Education. Preparation forUniversity Matriculation and other Examinations,

For full prospectus and references, apply toREV. T. F. KING,

Principal.

R, NEVILLE GEO. BARNETT(Fell. Coll. Org., Lond.),

ORGANIST ST. MATTHBWS CHURCH,PROFESSIONAL TEACHER OF MUSIC.

For Lessons in Singing, Pianoforte, Organ, Har-monium, Sight-singing, Or RBADy;a-M(7BIC-AT-sioht, Harmony. Composition. Ac., Ac.

Address: "Wynleigh," Ponsonby-road (near Franklin-road); or Freemasons' Hall, Princes-street, nearSt Paul's Church.

MISS VIOLET ELLICOTT (late of Her■*-*-*- aj esty's and Empire Theatros, London) giveLessons in Elocution to private Pupils and Schools.Amateur Rehearsals personally superintended.—Terms onapplication to Miss Violet Ellicott, Canter-bury Cottage, 42 Grey-street.

EDUCATIONAL HOME FOR YOUNGCHILDREN,

ROSSELL-BTREKT, Parnill.

Boarding and Day School conducted by the MissesRogers.

Duties resumed on February 2nd. References toparents of pupils.

CARDON HOUSE, VICTORIAAVENUE, REMGERA.

(Lite Mrs. Pain's.)

MRS. HUMPHREYS, assisted by an experiencedGo»erne>s. will Re-open this School for Young Ladieson MONDAY, February 9th.

The Rev. T. M. HU -PHREYS, 8.A.. will alsoinstruct Boys under the age of 12 in a separate class-room, according to the Kneliah Public School System.

Terms for Boarder* *nd Day Pupils moderate, andinclusive. Prospectus sent on application.

'1 he well-known healthy character of this delightfulsuburb needs nocomment.

INSTRUCTION IN THE FRENCHLANGUAGE AND LITERATURE.

MR. F. PELTZER begs to inform his Pupils snthe Public that he has Removed to 30, Wakefield-street. and is prepared to impart tuition in the FrenchLanguage and Literature to private pupils, and tovisit schools in town and suburbs. Mr. F. P. hastwelve years' experience as a French teacher, both athome and in the colonies He i- the founder of the"Societe Litteraire Franchise" and the only Frenchmaster in Auckland who has as yet produced French-speaking pupils. Special arrangements for schools.

Terms Moderate.

MR. W. H. HARDW IO K,(Organist of St. Paul's Church),

From London,TEACHER OF KLANOFORTE AND ORGAN.

For Terms and particulars, address Princes-street,opposite Masonic Hill.

Timter.

mHE UNION STEAM SAW, MOULD-

ING, SASH, AND DOOR COMPANY (LIMITED),

DEALER IN

TIMBER, DOORS, SASHES, ANDTURNERY,

Supplies from Bush Mills by direct delivory at any1 üblic Wharf in Auckland :—

BUILDING MATERIAL IN EVERYFORM, including MOULDINGS.

Owner of the Talma Saw-mills,WHICH PRODUCE THE BEST JOINERS'TIMBER

IN THE MARKET.

IMPORTANT' TO BUILDERS,' CONTRACTORS,. CABINETMAKERS, AND JOINERS.

A Specially SelectedStock ofJOINERS' TIMBER

From the Tairua Mill, thoroughly seasoned and readyfor working up, is always kept in Stock' at

MECHANICS' BAY YARDAnd can be secured

i . In lots to suit Customers' requirements.

MECHANICS' BAY TIMBER YARD ANDFACTORY.

timber, DOORS, SASHES.TURNERY, FRETWORK, and

GENERAL JOINERY.The Company continues to supply, in lots to suit.'••••■ "purchasers, material as above.

Stocks in all Departments aro large, ■ well-assorted,and thoroughly seasoned, and

Favourable quotations" willbe given to those about tobuild.

Price Lists and all information on application atHEAD OFFICE, MECHANICS' BAY.

JOB LOTS.Special inducements to buyers of Timber suitable

for OUTBUILDINGS.

BIRKENHEAD AND NORTHCOTE.The Company's Viranch Yard in this district, in con-

nection with the business of Messrs. Klewellyu Bros.,Birkenhea'l Wharf, contains Largo Siocks of Timber(Rough and Dressed), Mouldings, Doors, and Sashesfor Immediate delivery at TOWN PRICES.

•CURE. TmiRE. TjllßE.

NEW ZEALAND TIMBER COMPANY(Limited. )

The above Company, in thanking Customers forpast support, whichwas beyond all expectation, begto notify that a full equipment of machinery with allthe latest improvements has been importedat greatcos* from all parts of New Zealand and Australia,and is now working night and day. The Companyistherefore in a position to supply all orders for Timber,Sashes, Doors, and Manufactured Goods from the newworks, near Freeman's Bay, at theshortest notice andlowest rates. As some of our customers maybe underhe impression that our stock of Dry Timber is burnt,

we avail of this opportunity to inform them that our

1 Timber being seasoned at our country mills and Free-man's Bay allotments, none of the ManufacturingTimber hasbeen destroyed, and of which we now holdthe largest stock in the colony. Being determinedthat the supply of material shall be maintained ashitherto, our Mills at Freeman's Bay, Devonport, andEast Coast will bo running night and day.

FBANK JAGGER,Manager.

SALVATION ARMY.AUCKLAND

PRISON GATE BRIGADE ANDNIGHT REFUGE.

Superintendent .. .. John Castl»sInspector of Home .. .. W. F. BoyntonTreasurer C. B. StoneSect ;ary .. .. '.. "W. H. Leonard

Captain-in-Charge .. .. KOBT. LITTLE.

THE HOMEIn connection with the above Institution being NowOdbd, Brigade Captain Little will be glad to receiveDELATIONS OF GROCERIES OH PROVISIONSOF ANY KIND, and also of ANY OLD CLOTHES,

at THE BARRACKS,From eight a.m. to one p.m. daily.

• The Treasurer, Mr. C. B. Stone, would remind thePublic that this Institution cannot be carried on suc-cessfully without funds. He will therefore be mosthappy to receive Subscriptions at bis office, Queenstr-et, at any time.

Gazette in Baukr ptcy. "

T N BAN K_R UPT CY.

IN THE COURT OF BANKRUPTCY HOLDEN ATAUCKLAND.

In the matter of theBankruptcy Act. 1883, and ofamendment thereof, and of the Bankruptcyof JAMKS BCOTT INGRAM, of the Cityof Auckland, Engineer and Machinist, aDebtor.

Notice is hereby given that I, James Scott Ingram,of the City of Auckland, in the Provincial Districtof Auckland, in the Colony of New Zealand. Engi-neer and Machinist, hav« this day filed in the saidCourt at Auckland, a Petition to bs adjudged* Bank-

"Dated this 7th day of February, 1885.J.a INGRAM.

R. Browning, High-street, Auckland, Solicitor forthe Debtor. _____——————_

T N BANKRUPTCY.IN THE COURT OF BANKRUPTCY HOLDEN

AT AUCKLAND.

In the matter of the Bankruptcy Act, 1883, andof the amendment the eof. and of the Bank-ruptcy of JAMKS SCOTT INGRAM, ofAuckland, Engineer and Machinist, aBankrupt.

Notice is hereby given that the first General Meet-ing of Creditors will be held at my office, Star Build-ings. Fort-street, in the City of Auckland, onSATURDAY, the 14th day of February, 1885, ateleven o'clock in theforenoon. Proof of debt must befurnishe i prior to or at the meeting. Proxy forms canbe obtained at my office. No proof can be admitted,except under order of the Court, after the expirationof thr.-e months from the date of filing the petition.

Dated this 7th day of February, 1885.'

JOHN LAWSON,Official Assignee in Bankruptcy.

R. Browning, Solicitor for theBankrupt.

TN BANKRUPTCY.IN THE COURT OF BANKRUPTCY HOLDEN

AT AUCKLAND.

In thematter of theBankruptcy Act, 1883, andamendment thereof, and of the Bankruptcyof JOSEPH AKM IT, of Auckland, Com-mission * gent, a Bankrupt.

Notice is hereby given that the First General Meet-ing of Creditors will be held at my office, Stir Build-ings, Fort-street, in the City of Auckland, onFRIDAY, the 18th day of Pebru.ry, 1885, at twelveo'clock on. Proof of debt must be furnished priorto or at the meeting. Proxy forms can be obtainedat my office. No proof can b» admitted, except underorder of the Court, after the expiration of threemonthsj/rom thedate of the filing of thepetition.

Dated this 6thday of February. 18S5.JOHN LAWSON,

Official Assignee in Bankruptcy.A. Brock, Queen-street, Solicitor for Bankrupt.

Public Notice.

pUBLIC NOTIFICATION.TO THE RATEPAYERS OF THE MAUKU AND

PUKEKOHE WEST ROAD DISTRICTS.

Takenotice that it is the intention of a portion oftheRatepayers of the Maultu Road District. County ofMauukau, to present a Pe ition to His ExcellencySir William F. D. Jervois, the Governor of r»tw Zea-land, praying that the south-easter., pcrt'on of thesaid Road District be severed from that District andbo joined to th« Pukekohe West Road District.

Full particulars may be obtained at the office ofMr. W. F. Buckland, Solicitor, Durham-street, Auck-land.

Dated this 6thday of February, 1885.

STATEMENT of the affairs of the SouthernCross Petroleum Company (Limited) for thehalf-

year ending the 31st December, ISS4, in accordancewith Section 135 of the Mining Companies Act, 1872.

Name of Company : The Southern Cross PetroleumCompany (Limited).

When formed, and date of registration : 2nd April,1881. ,Where business is conducted, and name of LegalManager ; 5, Chancery Lane, Christchurch ; WilliamHenry Harvey.

Nominal Capital : £48 000.Amount of Paid-up Shares given to Shareholders :

£1000.Number of Shares into which capital is divided :

43,000.Number of Shares taken : 48,000.

. Amount of Calls paid : £27,476 lis Gd.Total amount of subscribed capital paid-up :

£27,476 lis 6d '

Numcer of Shareholders at time of registration ofCompany : 7.

Amount of cash in hand : £5 lis 3d.Whether in operation or not : In operation.Total amount of Dividends declared : Nil.Number of Shares unallotted : Nil.

W. H. HARVEY,Manager.

Christchurch, SOth January, 1885. ,1

"OAPATOITOI ROAD DISTRICT.Notice is hereby given that the Board Intend to

make a Rate of Three-eighths of a Penny in thePoundon the Rateable Value of Property within the Districtfor the year ending March 31st, ISBS. at half-past onep.m. on th» 23rd diy of February, at the Residence ofMr James Wallace, Hillside, at whc'i place the Rate-book may be inspected. The said Rat« to be payableon the 2nd day of March to the Collector, A. J.Shackell.

JAMES WALLACE,Chairman Papatoitoi Road District.

]T\ISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP.Notice is hereby given that the Partnership hitherto

carried on by the undersigned, under the style ofBRADLEY and NEWELL. has been di.solved bymutual consent. Mr. > radiey will continue tie busi-ness, recolve all debts and discharge all liabilities.

Auckland, 6th February, 1885.ROBERT LOWERY BRADLEY,F. NEWELL,

Witness :

J, Richmond, Solicitor, Auckland.

"VTEW ZEALAND SUGAR COMPANYJLI (LIMITED).

On and after this date theprices of Refined Sugarwill be quoted weeklr. Further particulars may beobtained upon application at ilio Company's Offices,Customs-street.

J. E. BREWSTER,Manager.

Auckland, 16th January, 1885.

DEEP LEVEL CROSS GOLD MININGCOMPANY (LIMITED)

The Office of the above Company has been removedfrom this date to No. 81, Queen-street. Auckland.

ED. F. MKNZICS,l.eg.tl Mauarer.

// IN V\V//hobsox-streetlill °o Ifvisit £, /I

\^#CASH AND DEFERRED PAYMENT,

TAILORS, DRAPERS. MILLINERS,MANTLE AND HABIT MAKERS,

HOBsON-BTREKT.

We respectfully Invite attention to our Large Stockof NOVELTIES for the present Season.

Our Great Variety and Choice of the Best Fabrics,with the Skill and T,alent we now employ, and theneat success of our efforts to produce SuperiorGarments, PERFECT in FIT, and UNEXCELLEDIn CUT and STYLE, gives us every confidence inrespectfully soliciting toe favour of a visit.

All Tweeds thoroughly shrunk before being m eupand Fit and Workmanship Guaranteed. '

The Deferred Payment System has been foundto be a great boon, by enabling those with limitedincomes to procure necessaries in the easiest possibleway. ~

All Goods are marked in Plain Figures.Cash Customers receive 6 per cent, discount(one

shilling in the pound sterling) on all parcels of 20sand upwards.

INSPECTION INVITED.Tram Cars pass the door.

T\RESSMAKING ! DRESSMAKING !

T. B. ROBSON'SDRESSMAKING ESTABLISHMENT, PONSONBY,

Under the Management of

MISS FRIEND,Lately arrived from England, and had Largo Ex

perlence.

STYLE, FIT, AND ECONOMY OUR MOTTO.

LADIES' OWN MATERIALS CAREFULLY ANDEXPEDITIOUSLY MADE UP.

T. B; ROBSON'SDRAPERY, MILLINERY. AND DRESSMAKING

ESTABLISHMENT. PONSONBY.

YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCI-ATION,

OORNER OF WELLE3LEY AND ALBERT-BTREETB,Reading Room, Comfortably Furnished. All the

Leading Papers on the tables. Subscription, 2l 6rtper quarter. The Library contains upwards of 280Cvols. in the various departments of Literature. Subscription, 2s 8d per quarter. Teaand Coitek Pro-vided. Employment and Boakding-housi Ri-aiiißftg. ,

Meetings tor Young: Menon Tuesdays, at 7.SC.Evangelistic Services, Thursdays, at 7.80. BibleReading and Prayer, Saturdays, at 7.30. Bible Class,Sunday, at 8 p.m.

STRANGERS and others (especially Young Mem)cordially invited to visit the rooms, where all infor-mation may be obtain*) Open from 0 a.m. toiOp.m.

Electoral.

T ICENSING ACT, 1881.CITY OF AUCKLAND.

ELECTION OF LICENSING COMMITTEES.

Pursuant to the provisions of the Licensing Act,1881, and Amendment thereto, an l the Regulationsof Local Elections Act, 1876, I, Henry Hidings, Re-turning Officer for eich of the several districts, as con-stituted under the Licensing Act. 1881, mentioned inthe first column of the schedule herein, hereby givepublic notice that an election for each of the saiddistricts of Five duly qualified persons to be membersof the Licensing Committee for inch district will beheld on THURSDAY, 10th February, 1886.

And I hereby appoint the hour of noon on MON-DAY, the 9th day of February, as the time, and theplace mentioned in the second column of the saidSchedule, opposite the name of a district, for thenomination of candidates for the said office.

And I hereby give further notice that NominationPapers, signed by the Candidate, and two duly quali-fied electors of the district, must be delivered to me,as Returning Officer, on or before the hour aforesaid,at the place herein mentioned (or nomination :—

SCHEDULE.

First Column. Second Column.

Auckland East ... City Council Offices, High-street.

Auckland North .. Mr. W. Dowden'a AuctionMatt, Queen-ttreet.

Auckland South _ Mr. Hughes' Grocery Store,Wellington-street.

Karangahape .. Mr, Fisher's Hardware Store,Upper Symond=-str{ et.

Ponsonby.. ..

Captain Boss's Grocery Store,College Road.

Grafton .. .. Mr. Iyer's Telephone Bureau,Upper Symonds-street.

Nomination Papers can be obtained at City CouncilOffices, from the Town Clerk.

HENRY RIDINGS,Returning Officer.

February 2, ISBS. 396

DUBLIC NOTICE.The Education Board of the

District of AucklandFebruary 6,1885.

In accordance with Section 66 of "The educationAct, 1877," the Education Board of the District ofAuckland has appointed that Meetings of House-holders for the election of School Committees for theSchool Districts named in the schedule hereunder,shall be held on the days and at the times and placesthereinrespectively set forth.

And in accordance with Sect'on 69 of the said Act,theBoard has also appointed that the Committees ofthesaid - chool Districts shall hold their First Meet-ings immediately after election, at the places namedin the said Schedule.

By order of the Board.VINCENT E. RICE,

Secretary.

SCHEDULE.Times and Placet of Meetings of Householders.

Aral—Saturday, 28th February, 1885, at six p.m.,School.

Ardmoric. — Monday, ,23rd February, 1885, at twop.m., School.

Huntja.—Monday, 23rd February, 1885, at half-pastseven p.m., School.

Kako.—Situtday, 28th February, 1886, at seven p.m.,. School.

Kaiatia —Stturday, 28thFebruary, 1885, at twop.m.,' School.

Kawau.— 28th February, 1885,at two p.m.,School.

Kohukohu.—Saturday, 28th February, 18S5, at sevenp.m., Public Hall.

Lake.—Saturday, 28th February, 1885,half-past sevenp.m , School.

Manoapiko.- Saturday, 28thFebruary, 1885, at half-past teveu p.m., School.

Mangere.— Monday, February, 1885, at half-pastseven p.m., School.

Mercer.—Saturday, 28thFebruary, 1835, at half-pastseven p.m., School.

Ngahi.nepouri—Saturday, 20th February, 18S5, atseven p.m., School.

Otaka.— 28th February, 1885, at half-pastthree p.m., School.

Otonoa. —Saturday, 28th February, 1885, at four p.m.,School.

Pakaru.—Saturday, 23th February, 1885, at half-past seven p.m., School.

Ptjjlkrimo.—Monday, 23rd February, 1885, at half-past seven p.m., school.

Raglan.-Saturday, 2Sth February, 1885, at half-pastseven p.m., School.

RUAKAKA.-Stturday, 28th February, 1885, at twop.m., School

Russell.—Monday, 23rd February, 1885, at sevenp.m., School.

Turanga Creek.—Saturday, 28th February, 1885, athalf-past seven p.m., School.

Wa.imatk.—Monday, 23rd February, 1885, at half-pastseven p.m., School.

Waipu Cavk.—S»turday,28thFebruary, 1835, at twop.m., School.

Wajtituna.—Saturday, 23th February, 1885, at twop m , School.

Woodsidi.-Saturday, 28th February, 1885, at half-past seven p.m., School.

A UCKLAND HaRBoUR BOARD.ELECTION OF THREE MEMBERS.

Harbour Board Office,Auckland, 27th January, 1885.

Notice is hereby given that in terms of the pro-visions of "The Harbours Act, 1878," and the Regu-lations for Electing Members of Harbour Boards, ameeting of the electors of the Auckland Harb urBoard will be held at the offices of the AucklandHarbour Board, at noon on M NDAY, the 9th day ofFebruary, 1885, for the purpose o' Electing ThreeMembers in place of Messrs. McKenzie, Lamb, andNiccol, who retire by effiuxi n of time.

GRAVES AICKIN,Chairman.

TO THE ELECTORS OF THE AUCK-LAND HARBOUR BOARD.

Gentlemen,— beg to intimate that lam a Candi-date tor re-election.

D. H. McKENZIE.Februarysth, 1835.

TO THE ELKCTORS OF THE AUCK-LAND HARBOUR BOARD.

Gentlemen,—l am again a Candidate for a Seat atthe AucklandHarbour Boa'd, and respectfully solicit arenewal of your confidence

I am, Gentlemen,Yours respectfully,

JOHN LAMB.

TO THE ELECTORS AUCKLANDHARBOUR BOARD.

Gevtlem«n.—l beg to intimate that lam aCandidate for a seat at the Harbour Board, and toassure you that if elected, my beat efforts will bedevoted to forwarding the interest* of theport.

Your obedient servant,TWOS. HENDERSON, Jun.

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s TURERS' AGENTS,

Indents for all classes of goods executed on thelowest possible terms DIRECT from the manufacturns.

Sample Rooms and Orriss:FIRTH'S SXOR&S, LOWER ALBERT STREET,

Auckland.

Valuable Discovert.—lf your hair isturning «rryor losing its youthful colour, gloss andbeauty, use "Edson's Hair Rjbnkwbr." It renewsits life, strength, and growth. It is not a dye. Itdoes not stain the skin. It is unsurpassed for re-moving dandruff. Its perfume is most agreeable. ItIs much cheaper than the English and Americaspreparations. Those who have used it admit itssuperiority. Sold in bottles at 8a 6d.—Edson'sMedical Hall, 196, Queen-street.

We have been engaged with Messrs. J,Wilson and Co., for several years at concrete work,and are now prepared to carry out all kinds of con-tracts on our own account. Kindly leave orders withJ. Wilson and Co., 76, Queen-street.—J. Merrick anc"Co.Rough on Corns."— for Wells"Rough Corns." Quick relief, complete,perma-

nent cure. Corns, warts,bunions.— Zealand DrugCompany, Auckland.f Catarrh of the Bladder.—Stingingirritation, Inflammatltn, all Kidneyand similar Com.VlalnU. cured by " liuchu-palba." At Druggist*.—New Zealand Drug Company, Agents, Auckland.

Flies and Bugs, beetles, insects, roaohes,ants, bed-bugs, rats, mice, gophers, chip ""*"**;cleared out by "Rough on Rata."— ZealandDrugCompany, Auckland. < '"• -

A. perfume with a hundred uses.—European toilet extraots are "cents, and nothing more.but Murray and Lonman's Florida Water, themmUMperfume of North and South Emories is an article olgreat and varied utility, as wellas a peerless luxury.

Painless Corn Curb.—Hard aid soilJESSES** Wsort PAtauDn Car*, lashilUna bottles.

SHIPPING.

HiOH WATUt, at Auckland 1.40 — 2.14Manukau 6.20 — 6.54

So».—BIBS*. 5.28 ; sets, 7.1.HOOK,—New, 15tb, 2.1 p.m.

ARRIVALS.February 7.

Lady Mabel, brigantine, 215, J. L. Corbetfrom Timaru.—-Stone Bros., agents.

Rebecca Crowell, barque, Field, from NewYork, via Dunedin. Passengers: Mrs. Fieldrand family, Mr. H. D. Turner.— Hines,and Co., agents.

Eyvor, three-masted schooner, J. Atkins,from New York, via Wellington.H. P.Barber, agent.

Southern Cross, s.s., J. Hutchison, fromDunedin.— S.S. Co., agents.

Wellington, s.s., 279, Stephenson, from Tau-ranga. Passengers : Messrs. England, Mc-Millan, Bloomfield, Thorn, Buchanan, Timothy,Clarke, Tell, Hart, Brown, Taumene, Newman,and Speight.—Northern S.S. Co.. agents.

Glenelg, s.s., 156, Amodeo, from MercuryBay.—Northern S.S. Co., agents.

Clansman, s.s., 336, Farquhar, from Whanga-rei.—Northern S.S. Co., agents.

Febbuart 8.City of Sydney, R.M. s.s., 3000, Dearborn,

from San Francisco, via Honolulu. Passengers :

—Cabin for Auckland: Hugh Price, Mrs. S.Seon and two children, James Ashbury, Mrs.Barker and four children, James Soofield, H.Craig, Mrs. Gardner and daughter, George A.Brown, R. Fabin, J. Douglas Smith, and B.Stack. Steerage:J. Moore, J.H. Cardoza, M.Davis, D. B. McLennan, and A. E. Erickson.Cabin for Sydney : Miss C. O'Byrne, Mrs.Mitchell and child, Mrs. L. Harris and child,Mrs. J. Sheldon, J. G. Cooper, wife and infant,S. P. Keady, D. Beath, Captain James Hays,O. J. H. Dickson, J. M. Gibson Mrs. Si-monsen and two children, H. Chewing,—Brown,Campbell, and Co., agents.

Glenelg, s.s., 156, Amodso, from BarrierIsland.—Northern S.S. Co., agents.

Ada C. Owen, brigantine, 183, J. Dickson,fromRarotonga.—A. B. Donald, agent.

CLEARED OUTWARDS.Adah, ketoh, 29, Collings, for Russell.—

Stone Bros., agents.City of Sydney, R.M. s.s., 3000, Dearborn,

for Sydney. Passenger*: Hon. J. White,Messrs. K. £1. and J. G. Clark, and 9 in thesteerage, and through passengers from SanFrancisco.—Brown, Campbell, and Co., agents.

DEPARTURES.February 7.

Kassa, barque, forSydney, via Whangaroa.Februart 8.

City of Sydney, B.M. s.s., for Sydney.Adah, ketch, far Russell.

EXPECTED ARRIVALS.LONDON :

Glenlora, barque, October 31, wgpt.

Lutterworth, barque, sailed November 3.Waimate, ship, sailed November 28, NMi'S.Northumberland, ship,sailed Dec. 13,ldkg.Doric, s.s., sailed January8.Loch Linnhe, barque, sailed January, WVCN.Sam Mendel, barque, loading.Alastor, barque, loading.

MAURITIUS :

Airlie, brig, sailed December 14, qkchMKW YORK :

Peerless, brigantine, via Freemantla, sailedOctober 3, slmq.

Carl Both, barque.Irene, schooner, loading.Thames, barque, loading.

JAVA:Alf, barque, early, HMCJ.Ferdinand, barque, early, RCMB.Pankwan, barque, early, vnht.

BATAVIA :

Hertha, barque, early, JDCL.NEWCASTLE :

Wenona, barque, sailed.SYDNEY :

Adelaide, schooner, early.Syren, brig, sailed January 29.

SOUTH SEA ISLANDS :

Ada C. Owen, brigantine, from Barotonga,due.

Maile, schooner, from Tonga, early. 'DUNEDIN :

"

Wave, brig.TIMARU :

Lady Mabel, brigantine, sailed January 24.PROJECTED DEPARTURES.

LOKDON :

Laira, barque, loading.VESSELS IN HARBOUR.

(This list doss not include coasters.)Steamships.—Triumph, in stream. i

—Vanduara, at Queen-street Wharf,discharging.

Barques.— Haverner, in thestream ;

Pelham, at reclamation wall ; Laira, at Bail-way Wharf ; Rebecca Crowell, in stream ; Es-perance, at Queen-street Wharf.

Bkigantines.— in the stream ;

Maria Virginia, at Queen-street Wharf;Marshall S., at Railway Wharf; Parnell, instream; Lady Mabel, in stream ; Ada C. Owen,in stream.

Schooners.—Handa Isle, at BailwayWharf ;

Golden Isle, in stream; Gleaner, in stream ;

Eyvor, in stream.THE UNION S.S. COMPANY.

To-day. — The Arawata arrives from Southat 11 a.m. The Southern Cross leaves forFiji via Whangarei at 5 p.m.

Tbesdat.—The Arawata leaves for Fiji viaRussell at 5 p.m.

Wednesday.—The Waihora is due fromSydney.

Thursday.—The Wairarapa is due fromSouthern ports and Melbourne at 10 a.m., andleaves for Sydney at 5 p.m. The Waihoraleaves fox Southern ports and Melbourne atnoon. »

IMPORTS.Per brigantine Ada C. Owen, from Raro-

tonga: 121 bales cotton, 51 tons copra, 3000gallons limejuice, 20 tons cotton seed, 51 boxespearl shell, 20 bags beche de mer, 6 bagsfeathers. 2 bags fungus. 3 cases dried bananas,4 car es empty bottles, 3600 cocoanuts.

Per brigantine Lady Mabel, from Timaru :

873 sacks oats, 1824 sacks wheat, 350 sacksbr».n.

Per R.M. s.s. City of Sydney from San Fran-cisco : 40 boxes apples, 25packages broom corn,40 sacks walnuts, 750 cases salmon, 55 packagescasings, 287 cases can goods, 7 parcels, 5 pack-ages vinegar, 120 packages dried fruit, 125 pack-ages merchandise, 30packages syrup.

Per barque .Rebecca Crowell, from NewYork : — 4310 cases kerosene oil, 50 oasesturpentine, 16 crates stoves, 2 cases scales, 14cases hardware, 200 reels wire, 64 cases chairs,7 cases perambulators, 200 cases clothes pins,4 cases organs, 151 cases tobacco, 50 cases pain-killer, 60 cases syrup, 100 cases medicine, 6cases slates, 4 bundles duck, 5 bundles mat-tresses.

Per schooner E/vor, from New York : —

2250 cases oil, 25.000 roofing slates, 150cases turpentine, 160 cases lobster, 200 casesclothes pins, 100 cases sewing machines, 93 casesaxes, 110 cases soap, 50 cases slates, 27 casesmantels, 29 cases' furniture, 45 cases sauce, 39cases gin, 25 cases rum, 30 cases manufacturedtobacco, 28 cases lawn mowers, 32 oases handles,15 cases bolts, 10 cases wringers, 10 casesclocks, 10 cases matrosses, 10 case extracts,7 oases carriages, 3 cases organs, 4 cases hubs,4 cases books, 100 barrels rosin, 51 barrelsplaster, 30 barrels beer. 100 kegs dried apples,200 packages casings, 192 packages barb wire,127 packages hardware, 11 packages woodware,7 packages lamp ware, 16 packages carriage-ware, 1 package shafts and poles, 14 packageswheels, 8 packages plated ware, 41 packages rims,20packages washboards, 26 packages merchan-dise, 24 packages churns, 44 packages agri-cultural goods, 7 packages nails, 3 packagesphoto, goods, 2 cases scales, 2 cases fruit jars,50pices marble, 4G pieces plank.

Inwards Coastwise.—Janet, cutter, fromWhangarei Heads, with 800 bushels lime;Bessie, cutter, from Parua Bay, with 40 tonsfirewood ; Ratu, barge, from CabbageBay, with13 logs ; Four Sisters, cutter, from Mahurangi,with 25 totiß firewood.

Outwaeds Coastwise.—Janet, cutter, forWhangarei Heads ; Norab, barge, for CabbageBay; Ratu, barge, for Waiara; Four Sisters,cutter, for Mahurangi.

The schooner Aurora entered outwards at theCustoms on Saturday last for Tonga.

The brigantine Lady Mabel, from Timaru,arrived in harbour early on Saturday morninglast, with a cargo of grain. She left the portnamed on the 24th ultimo, and had light N.and N.E. winds until passing the East Cape onthe 2nd instant, thence fine weather withwesterly,winds to port.

The barque Rebecca Crowell ariived here onSaturday last from New York, via Dunedin,with a cargo of oil, etc., from the former port.Ciptain Field reports having left Dunedin onthe 28th of January last. Experienced for thefirst three days S. W. winds, which then gaveplace to variable winds, which continued up tothe East Cape, which was abeam on the 2nd,when a strong N.N.E. gale with high confusedsea prevailed. Thence light baffling winds toport.

A stranger to Auckland, in the shape of thethree-masted schooner Eyvor, came into harbouron Saturday last, and dropped anchor a shortdistance to the westward of the Queen-streetWharf. She is originally from New York buten route called at Wellington, there to land apart of her American cargo. The brigantine, afine wholesome-looking craft, left the last portnamed on the Ist hist., and on the way up hadto contend against variable winds. The Eyvorwill be berthed to discharge her cargo to-day.

;', The Union Co.'s steamer Southern Cross ar-rived on Saturday afternoon last, after a some-what smart run smart, at any rate, for the"Cross." She brings a quantity of tranship-ment cargo for this port, ex Aorangl, fromLondon. Captain Hutchison reports havingleft Port Chalmers *on Tuesday, 3rd instant,at 1 p.m. ; passed Bank's Peninsula at 10 a.m.on the 4th, Portland Island at 11 p.m. on theoth, East Cape at 11 a.m. on the 6th, and ar-rived air 1,30 p.m. on Saturday last. Kxperi-

eaced strong southerly wind to Kaikouras, andfrom thence moderate variable winds, with fineweather throughout. To-night the Cross pro-ceeds on to Whangarei, and after coaling there•he goes on to Fiji to relieve the s.s. Suva,whioh is to return to New Zealand for repairs,etc. ■>■'-■

The B.i. Wellington, from Tauranga, arrivedin harbour on Saturday morning last with anumber of. passengers and a, small generalcargo. This afternoon she is to go on toRussell and Northern ports.

The s.s. Glenelg returned from Mercury Bayon Saturday morning last, and left again at 8a.m. for the Great Barrier, from which placeshe returned early yesterday morning.

Yesterday morning the brigantine Ada C.Owen returned, from another trip from hereto Rarotonga and baok. The vessel bringsa fullcargo of copra, ice, and has arrived in harbourin capital order. Whilst lying at Barotonga the"Ada" had to contend against a very fiercehurricane, which she fortunately rode out. Assoon as indications were felt of the comingbreeze, Captain Dickson got out extra moorings,and in every way possible prepared for thecoming dirty weather. At nightfall on the 17th,Captain Dickson, with all hands, proceeded onshore.. During the night the weather changedfrom a bard gale to a perfect hurricane, blswingwith great force, and it was feared that the"Ada" would not be able to hold out againstthe weather, but with the return of daylightnext morning it was found that the good littlecraft had held her own and was all safe. As theday advanced the weather moderated, and bynightfall had passed off. The only damagedone on board was found to beto rudder-head, thewhich was broken, and a few sheets of copperstripped off the vessel aft. The Ada C. Owenleft Auckland for Rarotonga on December 'i,with fresh westerly winds, which carried th&ship to trade winds. Arrived on 17th, dis-charged inward cargo, and left again for acruise round group on the 20th; called atMangaia, Atiu, and Aitataki, arriving back atRarotongo on Ist January. Left again forAuckland on 23rd, and experienced light windswith fine weather until off the coast, whenencountered strong westerlywinds, which lastedup to the 4th light easterly weather hence toport.

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As the Ada C. Owen was coming away fromRarotoogo a schooner bound in was in sight,which was supposed to be the Sybil, CaptainTrayte, from a cruise.

The master of the, barque Badoura, fromEnderbery and Sydney Islands, bound for theEnglish Channel for orders, has sent us thefollowing report of his passage :—Arrived at,Enderby 22nd September, 1884; left 26thDecember, 1884, with but 1150 tons guano,being unable to complete loading through heavywesterly gales. Sighted Samoa Islands onJanuary 11th,1885, wind blowingstrong from thewest; unable to communicate with the shore.Made Rarotonga on the 19th January, 1885 ;

landed mail from Sydney Island, got some pro-visions, and proceeded on homeward voyage ;

all well.Captain G. Short, of the schooner Atlantic,

writing from .Rarotonga under date 23rdJanuarylass, sends us the following particularsof the cruise of his vessel:—On January 15fchthe Atlantic left Rarotonga for a cruise in thegroup, with a light N. W. wiud, which backedto the N.N.E., from which quarter it blew aheavy gale. Next day, wind E.N.E., bar. 29*95,put the vessel under close-reefed canvas, tookboat inboard, sent /yards on deck ; blowinghard from N.E. Saturday: Gale from N.E.,bar. 29*85 ; at noon hovo-to under close-reefedforesail; bar. 2970; unbent the jibs; veryheavy sea running; 10 p.m., calm; 10.30,sudden shift to the S.E., blowing a perfect hur-ricane ; midnight, bar. 29*56. Sunday beganwith a hurricane from the S.E., and at 3 a.m.was as its height; bar., 29*40, and fluctuatingto 29*20.; at 6 a.m. more moderate, bar. rising;8 a.m., moderate gale, bar. 2960. ; at noon setclose-reefed canvas, and stood towards Baro-tonga, to get rudder-head repaired, which hadgot broken during the hurricane; arrived atRarotonga on the 19 oh. The Atlantic was tostart again on her cruise ou the 25th January,and after returning to Barotonga was to loadup for Auckland.

The barque St. Lawrence (writes CaptainCowper) had been (January 15) sufficiently re-paired at San Francisco to be able to get awayagain on her voyage to Sydney. The damagewas not found to be so serious as expected.Captain Cowper intended to sail next day(January 16). Her cargo consists of 679,396feet lumber, 454,000 feet laths, which wereshipped at Port Townsend.

The s.s. Explorer is expected to leave forSydney Island to-day. She is to clear at theCustoms this morning.

The ketch Adah left for Kussell early yester-day morning.

| The barqueKassa, forSydney via Whangaroa,1 took her departure on Saturday last.

Messrs. Cruickshank and Co., as agents forE. and A. S.S. Co., are advised that the steamerAirlie of that company's fleet is to leave Sydneyfor Hongkong and other China ports on the19th inst.

AIUUVAL OF THE CITY OF SYDNEY.Yesterday morning at about 9 o'clock the

City of Sydney came round the North Head,! and at about 10 a.m. she was made fast to theQueen-street Wharf, where the work of landingthe mails, it, was at once proceeded with.The City of Sydney has done very good workupon her passage from San Francisco, and haswell kept up the good name already earned byher since she has been running on the line. Asupon other voyages, Captain Dearborn hassucceeded in bringing his fine vessel into portin splendid order, she being scrupulously cleanalow and aloft, and her passengers speak veryhighly of the attention and courtesy extended tothem by the officers during the run across.Since last here the *' City " has had thespice between the hurricane deck and the railof the bulwarks on the main deck filled in. Thealteration, whilst it gives a somewhat heavierappearance to the steamer, will no doubt provemostuseful as a protection against the weatherwhilst at sea. Of the passage. Captain Dear-

-1 born reports having left San Francisco on the18ch of January, landing the pilot at 4 p.m.;received Honolulupilot on the 25th January at4.43 p.m., and discharged the pilot again at10.25 p.m. same day, receiving the Aucklandpilot 9 a.m. yesterday. Had pleasant weatherand smooth sea until the last 48 hours, thenstrong S.E. winds and rough sea. After takingin a supply of coal the City of Sydnoy resumedher passage to Sydney shortly after 8 o'clocklast evening.

THE THOMAS KUS3ELL.On the passage of the s.s. Thomas Russell

from Gisborne to this port, where she arrivedon Friday last, she had a very narrow escapefrom becoming a total wieck. The steamer,after leaving Gisborne shaped a course to comethrough the passage between the mainland andthe East C»pe, as by so doing she would gainconsiderably on' the length of the passage.After passing through the passage, and whilstthe steamer was under the charge of CaptainHelander, the time being about midday, shestruck, just under the afterballast tank, a sunkenrock with considerable force, and soon afterit was found that she was' making waterto some considerable extent. However, itwas not to much but could be kept underby the donkey engine. It was therefore deemedadvisable to make for Auckland as quickly aspossible. After the discharge of the cargo onFriday, she was taken round on to the hard inFreeman's Bay, and there yesterday morningan inspection was made, and it was found thatthe damage was of such a nature that shewould have to be docked for repairs, Mr. Job-son, the Government Inspector, deeming such astep imperative for further inspection of thehull. An arrangement was at once made with theFelham's contractors, and the Thomas .Russellwas during the day takenround to the dock,ready to be taken in this evening. On Satur-day -morning Captain Helatidor reported thestriking of the vessel to the Collector of Cus-toms, and an inquiry is to be held into the cir-cumstances to-day. The Waikato Coal Com-pany hsve meanwhile chartered the lona, be-longing to the Northern Company, to take upthe Thomas Russell's runnings until repairs arecompleted. The lona is to leave at 5 p.m.to-day.

ENGLISH SHIPPING.THE DOBIC.—The following is a list of the

passengers on board the Doric, who had bookedup to the Ist of January. Tho Doric left Lon-don on the Bth of January for Auckland, viaHobart:—First Saloon.—Rev. C. W. rfnd AliasGarrard, Mr. James Wolferstan, Lieutenant-Colonel Gamble and party (5), Messrs. J. Had-dock, W. H. Hacking, W. E. Griffio, Miss M.Davis, Mrs. E. Jackson, Dr. and Mrs. Allen andchild, Messrs. L. W. Bates, P. Bennett, J. BruceIsmay, Wolff, Mr. and Mrs. J. A. liucker.Second Saloon.— Messrs. Walter and ArthurPotter, Mr. and Mrs. Booth and infant, Messrs.Lightoller, A. E. Tomlin, Mr. and Mrs. Bond,Miss Paton, Mr. Mcintosh, Miss Emily Carr,Mr. and Mrs. Tullis, Mr. and Mrs. Willis andfamily (6), and nurse, Messrs. Reynolds, Coy,Patterson, J. T. Davy, E. Henderson.

The Rimutaka.—The following is a list ofpassengers who had booked up to the Ist ofJanuary, by the N.Z.S. Co.'s s.s. Rimutaka,which left London on the 15th of that monthfor New Zealand, via Hobart:—First Saloon.—For Lyttelton: Mr. Walters, Mr. and Mrs.Brown, and friend. For Wellington : Messrs.A. S. Walker, il. T. Glarkson, Mrs. and MissNefctlefold. Second Saloon.—For Auckland:Miss Richardson, Messrs. Stephenson Cald-well. For Port Chalmers : Miss Griffith. ForLyttelton: Messrs. A. Aldridge, T. Maclean,J. Maddocks, W. G. Symington, Mr. and Mrs.Garratt and family, Mr. and Mrs. W. P.Behan, Mr. and Mrs. Adley and party. ForHobart: Messrs. H. A. and T. E. Wheat, Mr.and Mrs. A. L. Goold, Mr. and Mrs. Bainand family, Mi"* McCallum. For Melbourne :Mr. and Mrs. E. Hall, and Miss A. Hall. ForWellington: Mr. J. Todd.

The Union Company's steamship Te Kapolsft Glasgowon December 17th, for Dunedin.She has the following passengers on board :—

Saloon: Messrs. T. Kirkpatrick, D. D. Ramsay,G. Young, J. Q. Donald, Mesdames Donald,McDougal, Rev J. C. Scott. Second cabin :

Messrs. P. Gray, jun., D, Gulland, 0. Houston,P. Houston, J, Reid, L. McLoaty, J. Low, F.

Gair, R. McLaren, Mesdames Gray, Houston,Mr. and Mrs. Jaskin, Mr. A. Cook and family.Misses A. Gulland, MsLoaiy, Flora Turnbull.

AMERICAN SHIPPING.In additionto the Irene and Carl Both (Ger-

man barques) which we have already announcedas loading at New York for this port, theAmerican brigantine Motley, 567 tons, wasloading on January9th for Danedin, Lyttelton,and this port. Her date of departure wasfixed for the 25th January. The Irene sailedon January 6 for Dunedin and here. Amongsther cargo were 1350 cases kerosene for Auck-land and 4000 cases forDunedin.

Respecting freights at New York, we learnunder date January 9 that charters were muchhigher, and vessels of moderate size willing toundertake the colonial voyage were very scarce.The current rates were : For Dunedin, Auck-land, and Lyttelton, 18 cents; for Australia,freights have also firmed.

PORT OF ONEHUNGA.

ARRIVALS.Gairloch, s.s., McArthur, from Hokianga.A. Barnes, agent.Oreti, s.s. Robertson, from Wanganui. Pas-

sengers : Misses Thombes, Grey, Dickson,Messrs. Bartlett, Grey, White, Ward, Harris,Thompson.J. W. Waller, agent.

Hawea, s.s., Hamley, from the South. Pas-sengers : Misses Dodson (2), Hutchison, Ander-son, Mesdames Livingstone, Flatter, Gould,Harris, Dobie and family (21, Robinson, Witby,Anderson, Townsend, Messrs. Impey, Barnes,Deverill, Christie, Cullen, Flatter, Hutchison,Wood, Gould, Eraser, Read, White, Hethering-ton, Harbutt, Robinson, Withy, Dodson, Brook-field, Anderson, Dr. Moore, Revs. Pencold,Bavin, Reid, Parsonson, and 13 steerage.Union S.S. Co., agents.

DEPARTURES. •

Hawea, s.s., Hansby, for the South. Passen-gers : Mesdames Andrews, Dane, Harding, MissWilson, Messrs. Forgie, . Cooper, Anderson,Hutchinson, Mears, Wight, Boon, McLiver,Scott, Gellion, Howard. Murray, and 18 in thesteerage.—Union S.S. Co., agents.

IMPORTS.Per s.s. Hawea, from the South : 100 sacks

malt, 60 cases fruit, 250 cases jam, 7 bales hops,121 sacks grass-seed, 24 cases tobacco, 2 casescigars, 60 £-sacks flour, 242 kegs and 26 casesbutter, 32 cart shares,.and lib cases and pack-ages.

The s.s. Hawea, Captain Hansby, arrived fromthe South at 7 o'clock yesterday morning. Thepurser (Mr. E. J. Toucht) reports leaving PortChalmers on. the 3rd, at 5.5 p.m., arriving atLyttelton on the 4th, at 9.40 a.m.; sailed at4.10 p.m., for Wellington, arriving on the sth,at 7.25 a.m.; left again at 8 p.m. for Picton andNelson, arriving at the latter port at 11.25 a.m.on the 6th ; sailed for Taranaki at 2 p.m., ar-riving on the 7th at 5 a.m.; left again for theManukau at 4 p.m., crossed the bar at 5 a.m.on the Bth, arriving as above. Experienced fineweather throughout. She left again at 4.30yesterday evening, with the Southern portionof the English mail and a number of passen-gers.

The Northern Company's s.s. Gairloch ar-rived from Hokianga yesterday mornieg. Sheleaves again for Waitara to-day at noon.

• The s.s. Oreti, from Wan&anui and New Ply-mouth arrived in the Manukau yesterday, witha number of passegers and some 20 tonsof cargo.She is to leave again at 1 p.m. to-day for NewPlymouth.

BY TELEGRAPH.KAIPABA.

February 7.—Salied : Celeste, barque, forSydney ; Marmion, schooner, forLyttelton.

LYTTELTON.February 8. —Arrived : Wairarapa and Taia-

roa, from Dunedin; s.s. Wakatu, from Kai-koura ; s.s. Wanaka, from Westport.

PORT CHALMERS.February B.Arrived : Beautiful Star, from

Oamaru; s.s. Go-ahead, from Lyttelton.Sailed: Carin, for Sydney s.s. Wairarapa, forLyttelton ; Bella, for Danedin.

COMMERCIAL

New Zealand Hxbalu Office.Saturday afternoon.

Customs dutieH : To-day, £1851 14s 9d.The duties collected at the Customs during

i last week amounted to :—

Duties _£6,978 2 0

Light dues .. 35 9 0Pilotage, Auckland Harbour.. 16 5 0Pert Charges, Oafchungu, .

. 0 14 9Forms and fees „ ..

.. 7 19 9Beer duty 292 7 7Other receipts 1 14 6

£7.332 8 0

Mr. 11. Author's Wkek.lv RgpoaT.— The weekhas been a very busy one In the fruit department,four sales have beon held; considering the largequantity to hand, prices havebeen very satisfactory.Hums have receded In prices, they are now many ofthem too ripe to hold loop, therefore buyers have to

be careful not to overstock ; other kindshave averagedabout the same as last week ; some large late plumshavu sold at lOd to 13d per lb. Potatoes have all soldout at bettor prices, ouly good Hobart's are in de-mand , growers must bo careful not to overstock, andthat they are faithfully bagged. Onions have lowereda little; all cleared out. Cheese: But little sellingat low prices; stocks are heavy. Bacon: But littlegood to baud, the demand is limited. Furnituremoves off freely both at auction and privately.Monday morning : Sale of fruit at mart. A largenumber were present, and fair competition. Applessold at ljd ; pears, Jd to 2jd ; peaches, Id to ljd perlb, Id to 2iJ per dozen ; plums, ljd to 4d ; lemaus,Is 4d ; eggs, Is ljd; fowls, 2s 2d each ; onions, IJd ;potatoes, is; bacon, Bd. The sale of unredeemedpledges from Mr. .T. Rie, Pawnbroker, was well at-tended, and upon the whole fair i rices were obtained.Tuesday moruiog : bale of fruit at mart. The at-tendance was good, a large quantity sold, and fairprices. Apples sold at Jd to 2iJ ; plums, 2d to 3}d ;

peaches, Jd to ljd per Id, and ljd to 3jd per dozen ;

pears. Id to 3d ; lemons, Is Sd ; butter, Old. Tues-day afternoon : SaL of furniture, st.es, <xc., at Mr.J. W. Knight's. Itobson-straet ; There was a fairattendance, and satisfactory prices were realized.Thursday morning : sale of local fruit at mart. Alarge attendance. Fairly brisk bidding. A very largequantity was sold at pr ces as follows Apples, ljdto 3id ; pears, Id to 3Jd ; plums, Id to 4jd : damsons,2}d to 3d ; peaches, ljd to ljd per lb., and lid to ljdper doz n ; lemons, Is 8d ; New Zealand oranges, is3d ; nectarines, Id ; tomatoes, ljd to 2d; onion?, lidper lb. Afternoon : Sale of books, furniture, etc., atmart. A fair attendance. Books brought a goodpiles ; furniture satisfactory prices. Could not c.'earout drapery, clothing, etc. Friday : Market day saleof pou.try, produce, fruit, etc., at mart. A largequantity wai entered and sold. The attendance waslarge. Spirited bidding for many lots. Poultry wasentered iu great number, all .in good condition soldat fair prices. Could not clear out bacon and choes?.fowl.. Is 6d to 2s 5d ; Cochins. 2s 6d to 3s 4d ; Br»h-mas, 2s ttd to Si 6d ; ducks, Is 7d to 2s Id ; geose, 33Id ; pigj, 8s fad to 12s (id ; Muscovy ducks, 2* Gd to 3s3d : potatoes, 2s 6d to 4s; onions, ljd to ljd; peas,lid to Is Id; beans, 4d to 6d par peck ; cabbage, 2* to4s per tack ; carrot.-, 4s 9d per cwt. ; tomatoes, I}.l to2d; peaches, ljd tJ lljtl per dozen, ljd to 2Jd per lb;pears, ljd to 3Jd ; applo , Id to 3Jd ; pin ins,2d to4jd ; large plums, lOd per lb ; damsons, 2Jd to 3d ;lemons, Is 6d to Is lid ; quinces, ljd per lb : honey,•lil pur lb : honey in section*, 7d to 7}d ; confec-tionery, 7d to 8d; cheese, 3Jj to 0.1 ; bacon, 5d to 8d ;

oats, 3s ; wheat, 3s 4d ; sharps, 4s ; bran, 5s (id ; chaff.2s Gd; flour, £5 to £11 10s; butter, 3Jd to ; blue,3d ; coffee, Is 2d ; sugar, 2Jd to 3Jd ; tea, 245.

HUNTER AND NOLAN'S SHEEP FAIR.Messrs. Hunter *ud Nolan had a highly successful

sheep fair on Saturday afternoon at their paddocks,near the Greenlanerailway station. 'J here were nearlythree thousand sheep penned, and a very good atten-dance of buyers. Prices were, it is considered, from2s to 2s Gd more In favour of veudors than at therecent sale', onereason being no doubt that farmershaving got in their oats and wheat crops have nowmoreroom for sh*ep. as they can be advantageouslyplaced on the stubble. Halfbredi were in especiallygood demand. A number of weil bred ranis were alsodisposed of at prices for black faces and halfbreds offrom £4, and for Lincoln:, £3. There wasalto a gooddemand for young Lincoln lambs and wethers. Thefollowing list of sales will show tho ruling prices.We may add that thesale was conducted by Mr. J. M.Philson in a manner satisfactory to all interested ;—30 sheep, A. Jack, 8s 3d, G. Iteid, Paiiarata ; 30ho«gets (mixed), F. Twining, 12s, George, Waitaki ; 13two-tooth wethers, Twining, 10s 9d, Percy and Wills ;

30 ewes, Percy and Wills, 6s od, Uncles, Cororaandel;31 lambs, Percy and Wills, 4s Gd, Parris: 20 ewes(aged), B. Harris, 6s, Laing ; 40 lambs, B. Harris, On,Thos. Hunter; 30 wether lambs, B. Harris. 6s 3d,Thus. Uunt-r; 35 wether lambs, K. ball, 6s 6d, K.Baddcly ; 14ewes, Emblem, 6s 3d, Uncles ; 16 wethers.Emblem, 936d, Percy and Wills; 30 lambs, B. Ball,6i fid, .las. Fagau ; 12 ewes, Lord. 9s 6d, Jas. Fagan ;

24 ewes and lambs, D. Cairns, 3s Od, Jno. Niccol; 7half-bied Southdown ewes. Chamberlain Bros., 121 6d,K. May ; 23 Shropshire Down ewe lambs, ChamberlainBros., 8s 9d, It. Kay; 20 Shropshire Down esse lambs,Chamberlain Bros, 6s, G. Reid ; 14 lambs and ewes,Chamberlain Bros., 5s Gd, Dorricott; 25 lambs, Chain-berlin Br-.5., ss, K Uaddely ; 27 Lincoln ewes, J. May,12s, Juo. Niccol; 39 two-tooth longwool ewes, G. Hill,13h, R. Monk ; 39 two-tooth longwool ewe;. G. Hill, 6s6d, Dr. Wright; 30 two-tooth longwool owes, G. Hill,6s 3d, Atchinson; 25 ewes, Halo Bros., 5s Bd, G. 1).Smith ; 25 lambs, Halo Bros., 7s 6d, Wyllo ; 30ewo=i and lambs, E. Martin, Gs 3d, F. Lawry ;51 two and four-tooth owes, R. Martin, 9s Od Percyand Wills ; 34 six and four-tooth ewes, A. Fennel),7s 3.1, G. Smith ; 30 two-tooth owes. A. Fennell, 10s,Percy and Wills ; 37 ewes and 21 wethers, A. Fennell,6s 6d, It. Baddely ; CO awes, R. Ball, Gs 9d, J. O'Neil;85 two-tooth wethers, R. Ball, 10s 6d, H. Hill ; 50 twoand four-tooth wethers, A. Trotter, Ss, F. Lawry; 60all ages, A. Trotter, 7s 9d, Alexander; 50 all ages,A. Trotter, 6s 9d, J. Dilwonh ; £5 all agos, A. Trotter,Gs, Laing; 150 lambs, A. Trotter, Ss, .lames Fagan ;6 two-iooth wethers, Moves. 7s, G Smith ; 21 lambs,Moves, 7s 3d, Wylio; 36 mixed lambs, 3 rail, 9<, E.Wood; GO lambs, Trail, 6s 91, J. Msssey; 68 ewes,Sandiord, 5s 6d, Unclos; 28 lambs, landlord, 43, J.Duncan ; 100 ewes, all i-ges, J>. Ball, 7s 6d, KUlly ;38 ewes R. Ball, 7s Gd, R. Martin ; 83 ewes, Raiinago,7s 3d, Atchinson ; 14 wetners, Kannagp. l?s, Percy andWills; 61 lambs, liu. .nage, Gs 6d, (i. Suiaie3; 4u hali-bred ewes, Myakan, 7s 6d. Fagan; 50 half-bred one-,Meakau, 6s,G. Hill; 50 half-bred ewe?, Moakan,6s fad, Dr. Wrigtit; 00 ewes, G. Munro, 7s fad,Atcbtiison; 40 wethers, G. • Munro, 10s od, Percyand Wills; 35 lambs, G. Viinro, 6s 3d, females; 50longwool ewes, R. Martin, 8s 6rt, i\ Kiely ; 49longwool ewes. B. Martin, S.i fad, T Keily • 1 Lin-coln ram, R. Hall, £3 Bs, W. Carter; 2'Lincolnrams, K. Hail, £3, S3A *• K. Taylor ; 3 Lincoln rams,K. Hall, i.6 3a, V, . Greenwood ; 10 Lincoln rams, two-two tooth, Joseph May, £1, A. Austin ; 3 Lincolnrams, J ,st ,n, £6, Percy Wills ; 1 Southdown ram,£4 10j, Wady ; 1Southdown ram, 4.3 is 6d, Chandler ;1 Southdown ram £3, Duncan ; 5 half-bred Shrop-shire Down lambs, Chamamberlan Brothers, lus,Porcy Wills ; 7 half-brod Shropshire Dowm lambs,Chamborlatn Brothers, Gs Gd, R. £>. Bradley ; X pure

bred merino lamb, Chamberlain Brothers, 205,. Dr.Wrlsht; 2 pure-Dred Down rams, bred by R. and E.Maclean, £212 a 6d. T. Hedge, Austin ; 2 S.mthdowuram lambs, D. Cairns, 13s. Austin ; 2 longwool ramlams. D. Cairns, 18s, B. Kiloy; 2, longwool, ramlambs, D. Cairns, 19s, Clarke; 2 1 n?wool ram lambs,D, Cairns, £1, Pagan ; 2 longwool ram lambs, D.Cairns, .16s,' G. D. Smith ; 1 Down ram hogget, C.Elliott, 13s «d, G. D. Smith; 1 Southdown ram, W.T. Taylor, £1. Austin: 1 Southdown ram, W. Mitchell,£2 ss, W. Dnder: 2 Southdown ram lambs. W.Mitchell, £1 ss. Henrick-on ; 1 Southdown ram lamb.W. T. Taylor, £115s: 8 -h'opshire D iwn rams, J. C.Firth (bred bv J. firing),£210a, R. Hill; C ShropshireDown rams, j. c. Firth (bred by J. Grigg). £2 2* 6.1.The only rams not sold were the pure merinos of H.G. Edwards, which the auctioneers still have on handfor piivate sale.

LONDON.• Our dates are to the Ist cf January. From the

N.Z L. and M.A. Co.'s circular of that date we takethe following: —

Wool.—A ro7iew of this markot during the pastyear shows an aver ige value per bale fully 4 per cent.less than in predecessor. Regarded from this stand-point the decline is mora accentuated, because ananalysis of the catalogues for 1884 reveals the factthat theproportion of greasy wools to the aggregateoffer.ngs was 1 per cent, greater than during 1883.Wool in this condition, although of greater weight,would be of less value per bale, and as sixty per cent,of the quantities catalogued in 1884 consisted of un-washed wool, it is an important factor in determiningtho average values for the year. Four serial auctionswere Id,-and while the available arrivals for theseexhibit an Increment of 18 percent., the quantitiescatalogued showa decrease of 4 per cent. This declineitattributable to three causes: (a) to the increase inthe direct missions to manufacturing centres of 2J percent. ; (6) to the diminution in the withdrawals sndquantities held over for future disposal; and (c)to thofact that 900J bales of available arrivals never found aplace in thecntalocues, having been destroyed by fireat New Crane Wharf in July last. The purchasingpower of home buyers .n the London sale rooms hasnot been so great as that of the foreign section, andto this German operators have largely contributed.'I he season througjut 1884 was quite abnormal, andits peculiar character was manifest in the disturbanceto the consumption of seasonable materials, slitunder ordinary conditions they would have passedinto use. . This drawback to the usual course of tradebeing quite exceptional, its recurrence during the pre-sent rear should not be anticipated. The effect ofthe Australian drought of 18S4 will be apparent in thowools sold here during 18S5. an if the small portiondealt with in tne fourth series of 18S4 may be takenasa fair indot of the Australian clip as a whole, thewants of buyers who require good shafty free merinogrowth*, whether in greasy, washed, or scouredcondi-tion, will not be easily supplied. Tnose, on the otherhand, who can work lip faulty descriptions, will haveampin scope for selection. The importations ofcross-bred growths will doubtless show still further expan-sion, tho continuous development of the frozen meatindustry, especially in Now Zealand, exercising apotent icflueno* on flock-masters in that colony toDived sheep which, as fur as possible, moy fulfil theconditions requisite for supplying at ones a goodcarcase for refrigeration and a heavy weight of fairquality fleece of wool for shipment.Kauri Gum.— have been no public sales to

record, but a fair number of transactions by privatetro*ty have taken place at former rates. With in-creasing shipments afloat tho tendency of pricss is,however, rather in favour of buyers. Quotations,based' upon most recent sales, are as follow:—Kinopale, selected. £7 to £12 per cwt. ; clean, hard, goodto line, chiefly amber, 105s to 132s 6d ; good to fine,clean, har.l, scraped, 90s to 100s ; hard, half to threeparts scraped, 65s to B'2s ; rough sorts, ordinary touood, 42« 6d to 60s; blsck and brown hard, scraped,No. 1, fine to superior, 6 s to 70s; black and brownhard, chiefly scraped. No. 1, 403 to 60s ; picking*,ordinary to fine, 28s 6d to 40s ; chips, low and ordin-ary to fine and superior, 15s to 70s ; dust, low to flue,pale, chippy, 5s to 30s.

New Zealand Hemp.— have bean no publicauctions held during the past fortnight, nor have anysales by private treaty been reported. The feature ofmost interest recently revealed in connection withthis article nas been the advance of £2 to £3 per tonIn the value oi Manila produce, an improvementwhich may be expected to have its effect upon quo-tations for the colonial product. We quo'.e : Finesofc.clsan and bright, £24 to £26 per ton ; good,chan and bright, £21 to £23 ; fair to good, moaium,£17 to £19; common, coarse and strawy, £75 10s to£16. Tim stock on Istultimo amounted to 629 tonsagainst 655 tons onl«t; November, and 574 tons atacorresponding date in 1883.

THE MAILS.

CHIKF POST-OFFICE. AUCKLAND.Hails will close as under:

This Day.For Thames, per Botomahana, at 8 a.m.For Friendly Islands, per Aurora, at 10 a.m."Tor Waitara, etc., per Gairloch or Oreti. at 11 a.m.For Coromandel, per Coromandel. at 11.30 a.m.For Gisborne and Napier, per lona, at 4 p.m.For Whangarei Heads, Kamo, Whangarei, and Fiji.

per Southern Cross, at i p.m.For Russell, Kawakawa, Herd's Point, Whangaroa

and Mangonui, per Wellington, at 5 p.m.For Tauraiiga, Kotorua, and Opotiki, per Clansrraa,

: at 5 p.m.For Whltiangi; Upper Hill, and Tairua, per Glenelg,

■ at 5 p.m.Vox Mangawai and Kaiwaka, por Ruby, at 5 p.m.For Thames, perEnterprise, at 5.30 p.m.

Tuesday.For Walwera, Kawau, Omaha, and Matakana, per

Rosa Casey, at 10 a.m.For London, via Rio dc Janeiro and Plymouth, persteamer from Manukau (to connect with Aorangi

leaving Wellington on 14th instant), at 5 p.m. Themail will bo dueat Plymouth on Saturday, the 28thMarch. \ : .

For Russell, Kuwakawa, and Fiji, per Arawata, at 4p.m. • ' ' -

For ■ Whangarei Heads, Parua, Walpu, Whanearei,Kamo, and Mangap>u, per Macgrcgor or Waitaki, at6 p.m.

Thursday.For London, viaRio de Janeiroand Plymouth (i er

lonic, leaving .Wellington on 15th instant), for spe-cially addressed correspondence only, per Waihora,at 11 a.m. Passags eipectod to occupy 45 dais.

ft. i-. iilss, (Jinei fostmastar.

DAILY MEMORANDA.-February 9.SALES:

Air.' It. Arthur— etc.,' 10 a.m.; Gas Fittings,Tools, etc., noon.

Messrs. John Held and Co.—Froohold Properties,noon.

Mr. W. Dowden—Musical Instruments, 11 a.m.Mr. W. Stevenson — Household Furniture and

Effects, Ex.' hang-j Hotel. Onohunga, 2 p rn.Mr. Edward Leydon—Boat, Watermen's Steps, 10

a.m.; Clothing, Fancy Goods, etc., City Market,II a.m.

Messrs. W. and J. R. Vaile—Household Furnituroand Kffeets. 11 a.m.

Mr. GabrielLewis—offices, for Removal, 11 a.m.MKKTiNGS:

Shareholders in St. Heliers Land Company, Office.Shareholders in Kemuera Laud Company, Office, 3

p.m.Theatre V.cyal— R. T. Booth's Farewell Meet-

inc. 7 30 p.m.ELECTORAL:

Harbour HoardElection, Office, noon.Nominations for Licensing Committees, noon.

AMUSEMENTS, &<:. :

Opera House—"Tho Queen's Favourite," 8 p.m.

BIRTHS.

Hampson.—At her residence, Melrose. Devonport,the wife of Win. Spencer Hampson of a daughter.

DEATHSJLIBATHS.Alexander.—On the 6th February, ISBS, at her

father's residence, Mount Eden, Mary Adelaide, thebeloved child of James and Mary Alexander, agedeight months.

Brown. -On February 7th, at his mother's resi-dence, Grafton-road, George Thomas Brown, aged 22years.

The funeral will take place to-day at three p.m.Friends will please accept this Intimation.

Jackson.—On the 7tl> instant, at Wood-street,Fonsonby, Chanos Herbert Jackson, aged 20 years.

Martin.—On February sth, by the accidental dis-charge of his gun, Harry Aober, third son of AlbinMirtin, aged 33 years.

Sgorland.—On February Sth, Jessie Edith, theyoungest and dearly beloved daughter of John andMary K. Shorland, aged 12 yeats.

The funeral will leave her parents' residence,C.ifton Vale, Grey-street, at three p.m. on Tuesday,February 10th.

Webster. — On February 6, Annie, the belovedwife of JosiahDaniel Webster,aged 23 years, deeplyregretted.

S3T The London Office of the New Zealand Heraldis now removed to Eldon Chambers,30, Fleet-street,where files of the Herald and Auckland WeeklyNews can be seen, free of charge. '

THE

New Zealand Herald.AND DAILY SOUTHERN CROSS.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 1885,

The intensity of the feeling created inEngland by the fall of Khartoummight have been inferred from theeager anxiety manifested by all classesof our citizens on Saturday to learnfurther particulars concerning the dis-aster. Our publishing office was be-sieged by groups of eager enquirers,and it was very touching to observehow the interest of all was absorbed ina desire to learn something aboutthe fate of "poor Gordon." It ishe who has stood out the centralfigure in the drama that is beingexecuted in the Soudan ; and, pro-vided any assurance of his safety couldbe attained, the capture of Khar-toum by the Mahdi, though fraughtwith serious consequences through theeffect it will have on the native mind,would not awaken great alarm. Thatthe failure of the expedition to rescuethis brave man in the scene of hisheroic defence should have evoked ex-pressions of profound sympathy evenon the Continent of Europe, is not atall to be wondered at, as his deeds ofskill, daring, and self-sacrifice had madehim the hero of the civilised world. Thatin England the public feeling shouldhavelargely taken the form of indignationis only what we anticipated; and, fromthe telegrams we publish to-day, it can

be gathered that the tide of publicsentiment has already constrained theCabinet to pledge the resources of theEmpire to the rescue of Gordon, Bhouldhe be still alive, and, in any case, to thecomplete suppression of the rebellion.The ; time for ; half measures is nowpast, and the intimation conveyed toLord Wolseley that whatever he mayrequest will be placed at his service,is a sure sign of a determination nowto make thorough work. The reportedrising of the . tribes on the easternside of the Nile shows that a reverseof the British troops or the capture bythe Mahdi of the position at Khartoumwas all that was needed to beget therapid spread of disaffection, and alsoreveals the necessity for large rein-forcements being despatched withoutdelay. The telegram from LordWolseley, that there is no cause foranxiety about the troops at Gakduland Metammeh is reassuring; but itis at the same time very evident thatthe situation is becoming critical, thatserious fighting is in immediate pros-pect for both columns, and that thearmy will require to be raised to atleast double its strength before it candeliver any crushing blow to the rebelforces.

From the latest telegrams it will beseen that nothing certain about Gordonis yet known. The accounts are con-flicting some reporting that he hasbeen killed, others that he is still alive,and even engaged in defending Khar-toum. It may probably turn out that,on finding he was betrayed, the in-trepid man, who had declared he wouldnever be taken alive, would contrive toescape by his steamers up the BlueNile with a portion of the gar-rison in the direction of Sennair,and may still be molesting theenemy. The fighting in the vicinityof Khartoum seems to have beenprolonged and desperate, but there issome uncertainty as to the actualresults, and we can only await furtherintelligence for relief from the sus-pense we are held in resp ecting thereal state of the case.

It is with a feeling of relief that wechronicle that the Hon. the NativeMinister has lett the Waikato, andwill not for the present have any moremeetings with the Kingites. He hassown the wind, in a plentiful crop ofpromises, and the colony is likelyenough to reap the whirlwind here-after. He has shown himself to bethe exact opposite of his predecessor.Mr. Bryce, when a request was madeto him, was always inclined, "to say" No;" but Mr. Ballance, even whenhe is asked to devote the Hinemoa to.carrying natives to a big feast andmeeting, says virtually " Yes." Aformer New Zealand politician wasknown as "Promising John," and Mr.Ballance is evidently determined to layclaim to the title, which has lain inabeyance for some time. He tells thenatives that, although the constructionof the railway will increase the valueof their land tenfold (he might havesaid a hundredfold), he will pay themfor every bit he takes, even for theline. In one place he qualifies thestatement that he will do so by saying"unless when the owners are deter-mined they may give it for the purposeof the railway." Mr. Ballance knowsquite well that what the natives willbe determined to do will be to takeevery penny they can get out of -theGovernment. It may be said that thewhole subject as to the land for therailway is left in a hazy position, aqjdthat Mr. Ballance may not mean to b<|so reckless of the just claims of the:State as appears. But the subject hasbeen left in a hazy position in the mindsof the natives, who will doubtless giveit the most favourable interpretationfor themselves, and who will hereafterbe exceedingly difficult to deal with.A distinct agreement as to the basis ofvaluation ought to have been made,which would have saved difficultieswhich are now inevitable.

Passing from that point, however,we say that the whole system of Mr.Ballaiice's concessions is based upon afundamental error. He is to endeavour(whatever may be his expressions incertain parts of his speech) to createthe Maoris into a separate state, havinga system of local government distinctfrom that of the European colonists,having an entirely separate and distinctmethod of dealing with their lands,having a little Parliament within theParliament of the colony. The pro-per policy, we submit, is to do awaywith these distinctions as soon as pos-sible. Mr. Ballance says :—" "We areprepared to extend to the native peoplelarge powers of self-government bymeans of their native committees.

; We propose to give to those com-mittees larger powers, and to makethem really represent the people."This means that the native committeeswill, in certain districts, to a large ex-tent oust the jurisdiction of the ordi-nary petty Courts, and that they willexercise a kind of superintending powerover the Native Land Court. Weventure to predict that the result ofthis • will be unsatisfactory to allparties. One of the native speakerssaid he thought the Maoris shouldhave a larger representation in theHouse. To this Mr. Ballance haspromised the strenuous assistance ofthe Government, so that we supposethat in next session we shall have aGovernment measure introduced to in-crease the number of Maori membersfrom four to eight. Now, we are con-vinced that the separate Maori repre-sentation has been found to be a mis-take. The Maori members do not careto understand party government. Theymay understand, by means of the trans-lations that are made for them, theBills affecting the native race, butthey do not understand other mea-sures adequately, and are simplydragged into one lobby or theother by members who can jabbera little Maori, or who can establish in-fluence over them by some other means.European members are pretty closelywatched by their constituents, and arekept "decently virtuous by publicopinion, but Maori representatives maydo without check what no Europeanrepresentative dare do. The nativeelement has been troublesome enoughhitherto, and when the native membersin the House are doubled, they willsimply do what they like with anyGovernment. When native memberswere introduced into the House, it wasexplained that they were simply atemporary expedient and an experi-ment ; that, as the country was settled,and the interests of the two races be-came identical, the Maoris wouldmerge into the ordinary constituencies.At present there are on the ordinaryroll of voters many natives, and in

some constituencies they are in numbegreat enough to hold the balance'but, notwithstanding this, the presentMinistry proposes, practically, to pitthe one race against the other, and toconsiderably increase the 'presentMaori membership. When this sub-ject of native representation wasbrought before the Governor in thNorth he dealt with it in a differentfashion. He said that he had beenpresent at several meetings; that atsome, the natives had said that they didnot want special representatives inParliament, while at others they saidthe number should be increased. JJetook it, therefore, that the representa-tives were right as they stood, and heshould not advise any change. MrBallance has also made a rash promiseon another point. To Ngakau objectsthat it is not fair that there shouldbe two European Judges sitting ia aNative Land Court, and only onenative assessor. To this Mr. Ballancereplies, "I agree with him very largelythere, and in future it is my desire thatthere should be only one Judge and oneassessor sitting on each case." Thiswill revolutionise the Native LandCourt. The system has been latelyto appoint two European Judgesone of whom is a Maori expert sothat the Court may be possessedof the necessary information in mattersof "Maori custom and usage,'"' andthe other a legal gentleman qualified tokeep the business in order, and to pre.vent the Courtfalling into errors whichhave caused, and are causing, costlylitigation. If in futureonly one Jud*eis to sit, who is it to be 1 If the Maoriexpert, then one-half of the Judgeswillhave to be discharged. Besides, wehave noticed that when the decisionof the Court was fiercely assailed, theattack was made on the Assessor, whowas alleged to be biassed, and to haveunfairly influenced his European col-leagues. And in many cases whereobjection has been taken to the Asses-sor, it has been fairly taken, and therehave been grounds for thinking that hehas not acted the part of an uprightand unbiassed Judge. And while Mr.Ballance thus proposes to strengthenthe native influence within the Court.he also proposes to give the NativeCommittees the power to sit upon allcases before coming into the* Court atall. This, of itself, will cause a verydangerous state' of affairs. ' The LandCourt will have either to confirm, oralter, or reverse the judgmentof a nativecommittee'; and the present confusion,which is bad enough, will be worse con-founded. The petitions of the nativeswere appropriately wound up by askingthat the Hinemoa should be granted toconvey the natives from all parts of theisland to a meeting at Whatiwhatihoe.They seem to have been at athink what to ask for. We fear thatthe colony will have cause to regretthis Waikato negotiation. The nativeswill hold Mr. Ballance to their inter-pretation of his promises, which maybe very different from his own. Itmust be remembered that promisesmade by a Native Minister are in avery different position from those madeby another Minister. A change ofGovernment may take place, and aMinister may . simply state that he isof a different opinion from his pre-decessor, and has a different policy;but when a Minister makes a bargainwith regard to the terms in which landis to be taken for the construction of atrunk line of railway, there is no goingback.

It was thought that Lord Derby, sittingid the Colonial Office in London, had put

i an end to all prospect of Great Britain'or New Zealand establishing any con-nection with Samoa. It would appear,however, from the letter of our owncorrespondent at Apia, that the subject islikeiy to come up again in a most im-pressive form. The Germans seem tohave been making a military demonstra-tion in Apia, with the view of overawingthe Samoans. Acting, we suppose, ontheir interpretation of their rights underthe treaty which they compelled the Kingto sign, they sent an armed party onshore at Apia, who took possession of thepiece of land where the King resides,erected a flagstaff, and.built a redoubt, thelast being,our correspondentstates,asham.This, section of land has been taken posses-sion of on behalf of a German firm, theyhaving come to the conclusion that theywere entitled to it. However, it seemsthat the Samoans bestirred themselves,and despatched Mr. . John .Lundon toMasu, a powerful chief, who is known asthe King-maker.,;, The .result of this isthat the schooner Fleetwing was to leavein five days after tho despatch of ourletter (January 28) with a deputation ofchiefs on board, carrying a petitionasking to be annexed to New Zealand.They will be supported!>by a resolutionpassed by the Samoan Parliament andapproved by the King. The arrival ofthese chiefs may accordingly be looked fora few days hence, and the question whichwill then arise is what course of actionwill the New Zealand Government adopt.It is quite obvious that ) the Samoanquestion is now assuming a wholly newphase. The King and chiefs by coming tothis colony are formally initiating a move-ment with a view to union with NewZealand. This course they are quiteentitled in the exercise of **•air rights totake, and it is difficult to believe eitherthat the Imperial German authorities villattempt, or that the Imperial Brit.shauthorities will by inaction be' parties toan interference with their freedom, inso far as thereciprocation by New ZeaLadof a wish for union is concerned, -'iQultimate decision on that point i..-stremain with the Parliament. Meanwhile,however, the Government' will bu t-ing quite within their sphere in on-ferring with this deputation of clr *,

in assuring them of their symj >hyand in undertaking to recommend > rpetition to the favourable ition of the General Assembly. lalso be obviously their duty to }-- • -;; 3new phase of the question before theColonial Office, and urge the expediencyof securing the Royal assent to Sir GeorgeGrey's Act, which the Samoan chiefs arenow desirous to reap the advantage of.That a becoming reception will be ac-corded by the local authorities to thesechiefs on their arrival here ma be ac-cepted a3 a matter of course. I

The news from the Soudan which *epublish to-day, while it supplies same addi-tional particulars respecting thJ fall ofKhartoum, does not remove either\doubt oranxiety as to the fate of GeneraljGorJon.Sir Charles Wilson, who appears '.to havegone as far as the city, if he did notactually take part in the fighting (the pointis somewhat obscure) reports thai thegeneral impression was that Gordo-• tnakilled, but the massenger who was ««* •*

the Mahdi to demand the surrender oJ »

Charles Wilson informed him-that Oordonwas alive. The Palace, the r*al to- '"»•'

™

Khartoum, appeared to be wrecked, ?w wcity seemed to be swarming with the ™

.lowers of the Mahdi. It will be noted, nowever, that the cable messages do not cont*"{positive news of the fall of Khartonm. »«»

that they even speak of a rumour W»

Gordon is still defending it. . f -.

The news received from Egypt 60L ba^heday excited great interest, and 3

common topic of conversation in M «!T

General Gordon was mentionedin fcnep3

ia several Auckland C&urohe* yejftcid**'

4 THE NEW ZEALAND HERALD, MONDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 1885.'

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The Pacific mail steamer City of Sydneycame into harbour yesterday morning shortlybefore ten o'clock, with the English and

American mails, via San Francisco. HerLondon date is to January Ist, and fromSau Francisco to the 18th. For Aucklandshe had IS saloon and 5 steerage passengersand 75 tons cargo, and for Sydney lo cabinand 34 steerage passengers and 1000 tons orcargo. Amongst the latter are 316S sacksmaize, 3525 cases salmon, 100 baks hops,5477 doors, &c. Shortly after eight o clocklast evening she resumed her passage tor

Sydney.Dr. Philson, Coroner, and a jury, held an

inquest at the Ellerslie Hotel on Saturday onthe body of Henry Auber Martin who wasfound dead on Friday, near St. John s bakewith a gunshot wound in the breast. ColonelDawson was foreman of the jury. A ladnamed Beynell, Mr. Albin Martin (father otdeceased), and Sergeant Greene were ex-amined. It appeared that deceased, WHO

had been out shooting, was found stretchedon his back on one side of a broken-downfence. His gun lay on the opposite side, tbe

stock of the gun resting on one of the wires

of the fence, and the muzzle pointing awayfrom the body. One barrel was dischargedthe other had not been loaded A verdictwas returned "That deceased was founddead with a gunshot wound m the breast,

opposite the heart, but how the injury wasreceived there was no evidence to show.

The inquiry into thealleged cruelty of Dr.Bond, House Surgeon of the Hospital, to apatient named Smith, was continued onSaturday at the Hospital. Colonel Haultainand Mr. Dando conducted the investigation.Dr. Bond made a statement, in which hedenied all the charges of cruelty or neglectmade against him by the patient Smith andDr. Richardson. A full report of the in-quiry will be found in another column.

A number of gentlemen arrived as passen-gers by the City of Sydney yesterday whoare more or less connected with the colonies.Among the list of names we notice thefollowing : Mr. James Ashbury, who paida visit to New Zealand about a year ago,when he purchased two Musket colts. Mr.Ashbury intends to visit those parts of thecolony which he had not an opportunity ofseeing on his former visit. He paid courteousattention to Tawhiao and the other Maorichiefs while they were in England, and inespecial took care of Te Wheoro when he re-mained behind and was laid on a sick bed.Mr. Ashbury intends to go through the KingCountry. He is staying at the NorthernClub. Mr. Hugh Craig, manager of theNew Zealand Insurance Company's Agency,San Francisco, who returns to Auckland on abrief visit to his relatives, after an absence often years. He leaves, we understand forSydney to-morrow. Mr. GeorgeA. Brown,of Conditional Immortality celebrity, alsoreturns to Auckland on a flying visit. Amongthe through passengers tor Melbourne areMr. D. Beath, of the firm of Beath, Schiess,and Co., of Melbourne, who has been homeon aholiday tour through the United King-dom, and Mr. Martin Simonsen, well knownin musical circles. Mr. H. W. Heath, whowas expected to arrive here by the City ofSydney, was detained in San Francisco,owing to the death of his brother, a banker,there. He comes on by next mail.

Mr. John Lamb has received a letter fromthe ex-Lord Provost of Glasgow, Mr. JohnUre (who recently visited Auckland, whileon a trip through the Australasian colonies),and which contains some passages of localinterest :"Since rny return to Glasgow Ihad the pleasure of receiving a copy of yourChamber of Commerce report. lam muchobliged to you for it, as it may be of servicein an address I have promised to give to themembers of the Athenreum in connectionwith my recent travels. I know there is agreat lack of information respecting thecolonies, and much need that those who havebeen there should let their impressions beknown. It was only on that account 1 con-sented to come again before the Glasgowpublic, for I am quite glad to get intoretirement now after the Ions; spell of officeI have had. 1 enclose a cutting from a localpaper which has followed the Yankee ex-ample of your JNkw Zealand Herald, andinterviewed me a day or two ago as to mytravels and impressions of the colonies. YourAuckland papers to hand contain interesting"news. 1 wish I had arranged, when inAuckland, to get the Saturday's issue of theHerald sent to me regularly, for it is reallya paper worth having."

The agrarian disputes at Mangere betweenMr. Macrae and his fellow-settlers appear toj drifting into a new phase. On Saturday2 had an interview with the police authori-.es, with a view of obtaining police pro-motion, as threats of violence had been madegainst him.

The picnic of the Christ Church Sunday-.chool, Coromondel, came off on Saturdayiast in Mr. Colebrook's paddock. It was tohave come off on the 29th, but the weatherbeing so exceedingly wet, it had to be putoff. However, it took place as above, andit was in every way a complete successwhich was the more noticeable from thefact of its being a postponed affair. Aboutninety children were present, and betweenfifty and sixty ladies and gentlemen. TheRev. R. G. Boler, Messrs. Bennett, Carnell,and others were indefatigable in catering tothe wants of the little ones during theafternoon. The swings were kept constantlygoing, and at short intervals races for anumber of prizes were run for. Altogethereveryone appeared to thoroughly enjoy them-selves .

Messrs. Hunterand Nolan held a sheep fairat their paddocks, Green Lane, on Saturdayafternoon. There was a large number ofsheep penned, and a good many buyers werepresent. The prices generally were highlysatisfactory, being, it is said, an increase offrom 2s to 2s 6d in favour of vendors ascompared with recent sales.

The Gospel Temperance Mission serviceswere continued at the Theatre Royal onSaturday, There was a good attendance atthe noon prayer meeting. The building wascrowded at the evening service, and thechair was occupied by Mr. J. Newman. Themeeting took the form of a "testifying"service, when the Rev. Mr. Thomson, Mr.C. B. Stone, and Mr. Williams (SalvationArmy), gave their experience of the benefitsderived from abstemious habits. Mr. Booth,in the course of his address, testified to theeffects of temperance when instilled into theyoung, and related incidents in the courseof his own life in a graphic and humourousstyle. Yesterday afternoon Mr. Booth ad-dressed the Sunday-school children of thecity at the Pitt-street Wesleyan Church, andthe Theatre Royal. At Pitt-street wereassembled Sunday-school children fromBeresford-streefc and Newton Congrega-tional, Pitt-street, and Archill WesleyaD,and St. David's Presbyterian churches;while children from St. James's Presby-terian, Onited Methodist, Wellesley-streetBaptist, and Alexandra - street PrimitiveMethodist occupied the theatre, and thechoir, under Mr. Tudehope, rendered themusical portion of the programme. To-night is "farewellnight," when the missionwhich has been so successful will close.Admission will be by ticket, which may beobtained as per advertisement elsewhere.

On Saturday afternoon the Band of HopeUnion and friends who have assisted thechoir at Mr. Booth's Temperance Mission,assembled in the Western Park for the pur-pose of obtaining a portait of the group, andas it had been announced that a concertwould be given, Mr. Tudohope, the con-ductor, explained that such was not the in-tention, but as so large a number of friendshad assembled, selections would be givenfrom Moody and Sankey's book. The ren-dering of these selections was very creditableconsidering the circumstances. It was theunanimous opinion that if this choir wouldarrange a Saturday afternoon concert in thePark great success would attend the effort,and good results accrue to the movement itassists. The photographer, Mr. Piedfcrn,had no easy task to group the large number(about 130), but a pleasing picture is ex-pected to be the outcome of his labours.

Forget Mo Not," after a successful runof a week, was performed for the last timein Auckland by Miss Genevieve Ward's talen-ted company on Saturday night. There wasa large audience, and they repeatedly testi-ned their appreciation of the splendid talentsot Miss Ward by heartyapplause. It is now» TV, rWU t0 make room for anothernovelty,J he Queen's Favourite," an outline of theFas Ch We üblished in Saturday's

nicSc Programme of sports at the butchers'Tamaki mi* u

held oa Wednesday at thecolumns.

' * f°" d b our RisingThe Garrison Band played & series ofmusical ectious TnXe *-

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tendanpp' TfT was a S ood at "

appreciated. * Mayor » are much

A man, whose name we have been unableto ascertain, whilst in a state of intoxication,at about eleven o'ciock on Saturday nightlast, fell over the breastwork near thewatermen's house into the harbour. At thetime Messrs. B. Williams and H. Hawkes,and another waterman were present, and assoon as they heard the splash they at oncewent to the assistance of the man, speedilygetting him on to terra firma again. Hesuffered little from his bath, and if he didnot leave the scene a wiser, ho certainly leftit a soberer man.

It was stated in town on Saturday thatMr. R. Graham had disposed of the Wai-wera property for £26 000. TheHot SpringsHotel and estate have been purchased byMr. Greenwood on behalf of a syndicate.

The Coroner's inquiry into the drowiug ofthe boy George Sinclair, who fell overboardfrom the s.s. Glenelg on Regatta Day, washeld at the Auckland Hotel at seven p.m. onSaturday before Dr. Philson, Coroner. Mr.William Mason was foreman of the jury,and Sergant Clarke represented the WaterPolice. Very few additional facts trans-pired in the evidence. The body was foundon the beach at Rangitoto Reef by a fisher-man named John Kenny. Five witnesseswere examined, two of whom deposed to theinsecurity of the netting around the openingin the railing where the accident occurred.The jury returned a verdict of " Accidentaldeath by drowning," attributing no blame toany one. They added a rider reccommend-ing "That the aperture should be closedwhen the vessel is at sea."

The election of three members to seats onthe Auckland Harbour Board take* place to-day, at noon, at the Board room. Fort-street.Electors who desire to record their votes (inthe manner as explained by us on Fridaylast) would do well to be at the HarbourBoard Office somewhat before the time, asall who are not present at noon will be de-barred from taking part. In addition toMessrs. D. H. McKenzie, T. Henderson, J.Lamb, andM. Niccol, whom we have alreadyreferred to as candidates, Mr. Graves Aickin,the present Chairman of tho Harbour Board,but who by tho action, of the City Councilat its last meeting loses his seat and theChairmanship, has decided toagain go to thepoll to-day, it being the intention to nomi-nate Mr. Aickin as a candidate for election.We understand that he has received nume-rous proffers of support from gentlemen en-titled to vote. It has, we understand, beenfound that the action of the City Council inelecting representatives at its last meetingtnthe Harbour Board was illegal, and a specialmeeting has been called for to-day.

At St. Paul's Church last night BishopCowie made reference to the fall of Khar-toum, and said :—" Think of the hopes andfears Lord Wolseley must have experiencedduring the last week through the capture ofKhartoum and the unkoiva fate of GeneralGordon."

In the cricket matches in the Domain onSaturday Gordon defeated United by 50runs on the result of the first innings; Unitedhad 129 tor five wickets in their second ven-ture. Auckland and West End continuedtheir three days'match. TheA.C.C. raisedtheir scorce to 203, and W.E.C.C. had 62 forno wickets down in the second. Details areheld over owing to the arrival of the mail.

We have to acknowledge the receipt of acopy of "Pulford's Newspaper Map andDirectory of New Zealand." It contains alist of all the papers published in the colony,with the days of publication.

There were in the lock-up last evening fivepersons on charges of drunkenness; andWm. Hutchins, charged with a breach ofthe Police Offences Act, by being drunkwhilst in charge of a horse in a public place.

About one o'clock yesterday some gentle*men discovered two lads lying helplesslydrunk near the rocks at Cheltenham Beach.An empty "brandy bottle was beside them.The flowing tide had already partiallycovered their lower limbs, and the proba-bility is that they would simply have beendrowned where they lay, but for the fortu-nate circumstance of their being noticed intime. They were carried to a plaoe ofsafety, and a medical man sent for by a resi-dent on Cheltenham Beach. Their nameswere not ascertained at the time, as one hadcompletely lost the power of speech, anil thoother could not be got to give the informa-tion, although he could just manage toarticulate. Their respective ages would beprobably about fourteen and twelve, theelder boy being well dressed, and certainly,to all appearance, not one of the larrikinclass. Where and how they procured theliquor will be disclosed in due course ; in themeantime it is quite on the cards that theyounger of the two may succumb to alcoholicpoisoning.

A number of Laurento organ*, pianos, andmusical instruments will be sold to-day at eleveno'clock by Mr. W. DowUen at his auction mart.

Messrs. John Beid and Co. dispose of anumber of properties at Morningside, in the estate of.1. H. Smith, by public auction at their mart to-dayat noon.

Gilbert's comedy "Engaged" is announcedfor Thursday evening in St. Matthew'* school-room.We publish a full programme In thousual column to-day, 'iha proceeds will be devoted to the schoolrenovation fund.

SAMOA.

A MILITARY DEMONSTRATION BYTHE GERMANS.

A DEPUTATION OF CHIEFS TO NEWZEALAND.

[FROM OCR OWN'CORRESPONDENT.!Apia, January 28.

After the mails which were brought fromNew Zealand and San Francisco had beenlanded from the schooner which broughtthem on n-hore from the steamer, a force wassent on shore from the German man of-warin port, and paraded the street of Apia, inorder, I suppose, to intimidate the Samoans.Next morning four boat-loads of men landed,and took possession of the piece of land wherethe King resides, erected a flagstaff, and built

; a sham redoubt. Mr. Webber, who is at thehead of the big German firm here, sent anumber of coloured labourer* todo the- work,while the menwho were landed fromthe man-of-war furnished the working party protec-tionby postingsentries all round. This paradewent on till sundown. The women and chil-dren sat on the rising ground and looked on,while the men remained in the houses

j wondering at this military farce to put a| powerful firm in possession of about eight; acres of land, not worth £100. I felt sorry

j that the Samoans were not my countrymen,or my adopted countrymen, the Maoris.They would soon have settled this Germanfarce. Just fancy a powerful firm getting aman-of-war escort day by day to take pos-session of a disputed piece of land that hasnever been surveyed, or had any properinvestigation as to title. In my opinion theobject is to iutimidate the natives re annexa-tion. It is stated here that the arrival ofMr. John Lundon has been the immediatecause of this flutter. At any rate theauthorities here requested Mr. Lundon totake despatches to that; portion of thenatives who are most likely to be influencedby the Germans. He started with an inter-preter in a whaleboat one night, and reachedtheir destination next morning. Mr. Lundonhad a long conversation with Masu the king-maker. He told Mr. Lundon in the presenceof a large meeting, that he would go to NewZealand with him, and that he would signthe petition drafted by Mr. Tole at SirGeorge Grey's request. This petition wassentto Mr. Lundou eighteen months ago, butthe persons in whose employ he then wasforbade him to get any signatures then. Mr.Lundon gave Masu the petition, and he saidhe would get the missionaries to translate it.Mr. Fletcher, manager for McArthur andCo., was present, and heard all that Masusaid. .

The Fleetwing, schooner, will leave here infive days from now with a deputation fromParliament and King to New Zealand reannexation. I hope you will support theirmission. The Fleetwing ought to be inAuckland about the 20th of February. TheFleetwing will carry the Samoan flag. Beforeleaving a resolution will have been passed inthe Samaon Parliament and approved by theKing, praying for annexation to New Zea-land.

A long felt; want—We understand Mrs.Howard h»« taken that hendsorae. new two storyrosidence next to Dr doom's, in Mason's Gardens,Parnell, whore she intends keeping a select boarding-house. The situation is high and commanding, therooms larpe, airy, and elegantly fitted up. The billiard-room, which is second to nono iu town, contains oneof Messrs. John Bennett and Co.'s celebrated tables,which will be kept for the solo and private use of theboarders. The omnibuses pass to and fro every fifteenminutes, while the walk through the Domain ispleasant, and only occupies fifteen minutes to thePost* Office. These who ate fond of living a littloway out of tr.wu. whore they can got the fresh air,will find this admirably suited to their taste. Weunderstand that this nouse was fitted up for a club,but theidea abandoned.—[Adtt.J

SPORTING.

WELLING RACES.—SECOND DAY.

THE GRAND STAND ON FIREWellington, Saturday.

At second day's racing of the WellingtonRacing Club the attendance was between•2500 and 3000. The weather was beautifullyfine, and the racing good, Mr. J. O. Evettreceiving many congratulations for his suc-cess in bringing the horses together.

During the afternoon some little ex-citement was caused through the top ofthe stand catching fire. It is believed thata lighted cigar was thrown down under theseats, and falling between a crack set fire tosparrows' nests, and then the stand caught.A fresh breeze was blowing at the time, andas the fire was seen to spread a stampede wasmade from the centre part of the stand, theladies at once going on the lawn. Severalgentlemen worked hard, and with the helpof a few buckets of water from the river,which runs at the back of the stand, soonhad the fire well under control. On the firstday's races the building caught in a similarway, but was easily extinguished. The standis insured for £800.

Mrs. Buckley, wife of the Colonial Secre-tary met with a painful accident on thecourse. After partaking of lunch, in SirWilliam Fitzherbert's phaeton, she was aboutto leave the carriage, when her foot slippedand she fell forward, striking her faco on oneof the sharp iron rods which guide the reinsover the splash-hoard. The rod tore hernose from near the nostril to over tho top ofthe bridge. It is not expected that she willbe disfigured.

Both meetings have been quiet and orderly,and in no single instance has there been anyattempt at rowdyism.Railway Stacks Handicap of uOaovs.,

three-quarters of a mile,

Mr. G. G. Stead's Marion, 7st Slbs(White) 1

Mr. D. Campion's Armourer, 7st(Holmes) 2

Mr. G..Bates'Minerva, 9st (Clifford)... 3

The Slave (7st Gibs), and Lady Evelyn(7st Gib), also started. This was a grand race.Armourer was first away, with Marnnsecond, and The Slave last. Passing theroad Armourer still had the lead, withMarion and Slave racing togethor, LadyEvelyn fourth, and Minerva five lengthsaway. Into the straight Armourer camewith a rush, but White on Marion let themare go, and passing the booth had a length'slead which he kept to the finish, Minervabeing two lengths behind. Time, lmin.IS l-53ecs. Dividend, inside (£2 shares), £610s ; outside (£1), £3 16s.HrjTr Cocnty Handicap of 25aovs., added

to a, sweep of 3bovh. each for acceptors ;

second horse to receive lOsovs. Onceround the course.

Mr. Best's Giriri, Sst lOlbs 1M. J, C. Eagen's Dynamite, Sst 71bs ... 2Mr. J. Prosser's Potaka, 9st7lbs... ... 3Surrey also started. This was a race for horsesowned within the Hutt County. From agrand start Giriri went to the front, andafter a grand race won by a length from

I Dynamite, who was the same distance offPotaka. Time, 2oiins 20 l-ssecs. Dividend,£2 lis.

it Park Stakes Handicap of 120sovs.;second horse to receive lOsovs. from thestakes ; one mile and a quarter.

Mr. D. O'Brien's Rubina, 9st Slbs (Der-ritt) 1

Mr. J. Pilbrow's Ugly Buck, 7st 51bs(White) ... ... 2

Hon. G. McLean's Lady EvelyD, 7st Slbs(Sharp) ; 3

Minerva (9ot), Rally (late Whitebach, 6stTibs), and .Normanuy (fist 71bs) also started.This was a grand race. O'Brien declared towin with Rally. An excellent start wasmade. Rally went to the front, and ran fora mile with Minerva second. These posi-tions were not changeduntil coming into thestraight, when Derritt on Rubina with theoutside running came fast, and beat UglyBuck by two lengths, Lady Evelyn fourlengths away third. Time, 2mins. 14secs.Dividend, £2 3s.Racing Club Handicap of 200sovs., second

horse to receive 20sovs. from stakes ; onemile and three-quarters.

Mr. P. Tancred's Administrator, BstlOlbs(Vaile) ..." 1

Mr. D. O'Brien's Tasman, lOst (Der-ritt) 2

Mr. C. Bate's The Poet, 7st 51bs (Wil-liams)

... ... ... ... ... 3Sou'-wester (Sst lOlbs), also ran. Lady jEvelyn was scratched. At the start thebetting was : Tasman 6 to 4, Administrator7to 4, Poet and Sou'-weater 20 to 4. Youngeffected a capital start. The Island Cupwinner rushed to the front, with Poet as hisimmediate attendant, Taßmanand Sou'-westerhah'-a-length behind together. This orderwas maintained crossing the road, but comingto the stand the first time the favouritedrew up and raced level level with Adminis-trator. Along the river bank Administratorgave up second place to Poet, but was stillrunning very gamely, and was only half alength behind Tasman, who was leadingthevan; Sou'-wester, three lengths away, last.Going along the back of the course the pacewas very hot, and the horses kept these posi-tions until reaching the home turn, whenAdministrator came again, and in a dozenstrides had his nose in front of Tasman.From this point there was a tremendousrace home between Administrator, Tasman,and Poet. Sou-'wester was out of it.All the whips were out, and when half-wayup the straight the three horses were nearlylevel. Derritt rode a desperate race, butcould only get within half a neck of Adminis-trator when he passed tho post. Poet, half alength behind, was third, and Sou'-westerwas a bad fourth. Time, 3tnin. I3secs.Dividend, £3 ss.Hurdle Handicap of 803ovs. ; second horse

to receive lOsovs. from the stakes ; about1\ miles.

Mr. F. B. Gentry's Jim, lOst 51bs(Gentry)

Mr. W. Profitt's Macaroni, list 101b3(Rae) 2

Linwood (list 21bs), Wide-awake (lOst),Berringcon ('Jst 71bs), Speculation (9st), Eg-mont (9st) also ran. At the second hurdleEgmout fell and threw Proaser, hia jockey,and thus lost any chance he had. Jim hadthe lead all the way. Berrington fell at thesixth hurdle. After the first round the racenarrowed down to a struggle between Jimand Macaroni, the former winning by half alength with a bit in hand. Time, smin.20isecs. Dividend, £2 Sa.Consolation Handicvp of SOsovs., second

horse to receive IQsovs. from stakes;once round the course.

Mr. J. Pilbrow's U;>ly Buck, Sst (Der-ritt) 1

Mr. D. Campion's Armourer, 7st (Holmes) 2Talebearer (Bst Slbs), Rally (7»t 61bs), Slave(7»), Normanby (6st), Okato (s«t 71bs)also ran. Talebearer led for three parts ofthe distance, when Derritt brought up UglyBuck to the front, and led the fiwld into thestraight. Half way from home Armourercame with a sudden rush, but he could neverget on even terms with the Buck, who wonby half a length, the others tailing off. Time,2mins. 19secs. Dividend, £110s.

A little over £15,000 was put through thetotalisator in the two days.

Mr. Pilbrow has sold Ugly Buck to Mr.Tancred for 250iovs. After fulfilling hisengagements at Dunedin and Wanganui, it isMr. Pilbrow's intention to take Sou'-westerto Australia.

Thames, Saturday.Some of the Kirikiri races postponed from

the 29th ult. were run this afternoon. Therewas a considerable attendance of the Thamespublic. The events were well contested, thehorses, all local and chiefly Maoris', goingfor the money.CANTERBURY JOCKEY CLUB'S AU-

TUMN MEETING NOMINATIONS.('HHisTcnußcn, Saturday.

ChßlsTcuur.cn Hurdl,k Back.—Harmion, Ziron,The Lad, Kate Kelly, Royalty, Berringtoii, Garibaldi,Llnwood, Moody, Master Agnus. Macaroni, Kavons-wood, liters, Rocket, Hector, Louthe, Bordermun.Moody.

Great Automn Handicap Sou'-woter, U«lyBuck. Forerunner, Administrator, Leon, Nonpareil,July, Lady Kmraa, Lady Evelyn, M»Uuka, M.ikam,Rubezall, Tasman, Ku;;lna, Vanguard, Oiuloi., Liver-pool, Tairoa, Captain Webster, Wapiti, Nelson, billy,Take Mia?. lire, 'fronton. Puck, Koverscraig.

K*^TMiH\ifi>icAP.~l''orei tinner, Jrsli Km?, Loon,Nonpareil, July, Oulda, Lady Kmmii, Lady i-.veiyn,Matanai*. Alokara, Kubez-ill, Tasnian, Trenton.Rubina, Vanguard, Oudeis, Liverpool, lairoa, (JaptainWcbUer, Marion, Lochie), Silver Qu.cn, Wapiti,Nelson, Billy, Take Mins, Ike, Puck, Kavenscraig,Russley.. Challenge Stakes (secondpayments).—Nonpareil,Stonyhurst. Hermitage. Tijer Tim, Bubtzili, Ma-

tiuka, Makara, Lady Gertrude. Ta.man, Oudeis, Liver-pool, Wizard, Mancne«ter, Tairoa, Nelson, Take Miss,bpade, Guinea, Ike, Russley, J.ochiel, Ravenscralg.

A steeplechase match for £50 a side, levelweights, arising out of the recent steeple-chase at the Takapuna Summer Meeting,took place on Saturday afternoon between

Mr. Lumsden'a Whalebone, the .winner, ofthe Takapuna Steeplechase, and Mr. Brim-blecombe's Julia Ann. Frewin had themount on Whalebone, and J. Laing onJnlia Ann. There was a large attendance,and a deal of interest was shown in thematch. Whalebone was the favourite, butthe principal betting was on the double, thesculling match in Sydney and this match,Hanlan being the favourite for the formerand Whalebone for the latter, and two to oneon the favourites was offered and taken.Whalebone went away with the lead fromthe start, and was neveroverhauled, winningwith comparative ease. The totalisator paida dividend of 16s, the tickets being only 10«each.

The stewards of the Takapuna JockeyClub met on Saturday evening the Flag-staff Hotel for the purpose of consideringprotests lodged in connection with therecentrace meeting. The protest against Niggerwas disallowed. This, it will be recollected,was a protest on the ground that Nigger didnot carry his proper weight. The weight onthe race card was 9st, and this he carried,notwithstanding that the handicapper as-serted that his proper weight was 9dt lOlbs.The protest against Tim was also disallowed,and tho riders of the Worm were fined forriding in wrong colours. It was agreed infuture to enforce the full fine on jockeysriding in wrong colours. '

PRESENTATION TO MR. JAMESMUIR, OF THE N.Z. SUGAR COM-PANY'S WORKS.

On Saturday afternoon, the workmen of theNew Zealand Sugar Company's works,JNorthcote, presented Mr. and Mrs. JamesMuir with a handsome tea and coffee service,etc. Mr. Muir is leaving the sugar com-pany here for the Colonial Sugar RefiningCompany's works in Sydney. On Saturdayafternoon the workmen decorated a portionof the bottom floor of the refinery with flagsin a very tasteful manner, and improvised along bench, around which assembled a largeportion of the workmen employed at thewoiks. Mr. Kinnard, sugar boiler, occupiedthe chair, with tho guest of the after-noon on his right, while a few friendswere ranged on his left hand. TheChairman said their purpose in gatheringtogether was to do honour to Mr. Muir.They looked upon the great work which hadbeen successfully accomplished under hissupervision—the erection of the Sugar Works—as a monument of his abilities, and all,especially the old hands, felt proud of havinghad some share in bringing about this greatchange. He would call upon Mr. Miller, whohad been deputed by the employed to do thehonours of the occasion. .Mr. Miller, in aneat speech, presented the tea and coffeeservice on behalf of the employed cf theSugar Works to Mr. Muir. and a jam jar toMrs. Muir. They parted from Mr. Muir asa valued friend, and wished him and his allprosperity in their future career. Mr. Muirmade a feeling and appropriate reply, inwhich he referred to what had been accom-plished on the spot where they were metduring the past two years, and thanksdthem for their valuable gift. Mr. Millerthen proposed the premier toast, "TheHealth of Mr. Muir and Family,'! at thesame time alluding to the happy reminis-cences they would entertain of Mr. Muir'aresidence among them. The toast wasenthusiastically drunk, and Mr. Muir ac-knowledged the compliment in a brief speech,

Prosperity to the New Zealand SugarCompany " was then drunk, and the healthof the new manager, Mr. Miller. Thehealth of Mr. Judd was also drunk, and Mr,Judd replied. Mr. Gray, of T. andS. Mor-riu's establishment, replied for the strangers.The workmen then favoured the companypresent with songs andrecitations, McPhail's"Paddy and the Butler" being quite afeature of this entertainment. Two hours'pleasant entertainment was brought to aclose by the whole company singing "AuldLang Syne." In addition to the above presen-tation, the staff of the New Zealand SugarCompany's town office presented Mr. andMrs. Muir, last Thursday, with a baudsomepiece of plate.

THE NATIVE MINISTER.

The Hon. Mr. Ballance, Native Minister,returned from Waikato on Saturday, and isa guest of Major Harris, at Harrisville. AtHamilton Mr. Ballance received a deputa-tion consisting of Mr. W. A. Graham, Mayorof Hamilton, and the Town Clerk. Severallocal matters were brought under the noticeof the Minister. Mr. Ballance left the trainat Pokeno to pay a short visit to Mr. Hobbs,M.H.R. During the afternoon Mr. Ballancecame on to Harrisville, and is expected to bein Auckland to-day. He leaves for tneThames on Wednesday by the Governmentsteamer Hiuemoa, and will be present at ameeting of the natives at the Thames onThursday. It is likely that Mr. Ballaucewill return to Auckland on Friday, and leavefor Tauranga that evening or the next day.

ECCLESIASTICAL.The first of the three " farewell services "

at St. Paul's Church prior to the pullingdown of the edifice was held yesterday.There was a good congregation in the morn-ing, it being swelled by the ohurch paradeof the Artillery and Victoria volunteers, andthe incumbent, the Rev. G. M. Nelson,preached an impressive sermon upon " TheFall of Mm." At the farewell service inthe evening the church was well filled, whenBishop Cowie preached his last sermon inthe old church. He took his text fromPsalm xxvi., 85, "Lord, I have loved thehabitation of Thy house and the place whoreThine honour dwelleth." In the course ofhis sermon he bore fitting tribute to thememory of the late Chief Justice Martin,who had been one of the first laymen of theparish, and Archdeacon Lloyd, the previousincumbent of the church. In re-building,he said, "No better site could be chosenfor the church than the preseut one uponwhich the church stands." It had hithertobeen the pro-cathedral, and upon the pullingdown being completed it Viould be for theBishop and the Synod to consider whetherthe same church should be the pro-cathedralor .that it should be removed to anotherparish.

At the children's Hervice at St, Matthew'syesterday afternoon the church was literallythronged with children assembled for theannual prize-giving, many parents and friendsbeing present in the aisles. After a verypleasing service, including a short • addressby the incumbent, based on Psalms, 9thchap. 4v., certificates were first distributed,which showed the places gained upon awritten examination of the subjects taughtduring the year. These showed a verysatisfactory result. Next followed the be-stowal of the'prizßß, which were numerousand good, and with which •it was quitoevident the recipients were much gratified.After this every child in the building re-ceived a beautiful memorial oard. At theother services the church was well filled,especially in the evening, when the largecongregation seemed wrapt in the subject,"Equality." This is tbe second of theseries in whioh the incumbent is showingwherein is true " Liberty, equality, andfraternity,"

The annual harvest festival in the parishof St. Thomas was celebrated yesterday.Parishioners and friends had been aiked tocontribute fruits and suitable cereals fordecorative purposes. There was a liberalresponse, and the result was very pleasing.The service was conducted by the Rev. Mr.Walpole, of St. Mary's, Parnell. In theevening the incumbent, the Rev. LloydKeating, officiated. The day's offeringswere devoted to the improvement of thechurch. '

The anniversaryservices of the Upper Pitt-street Primitive Methodist Sunday-schoolwere held yesterday, when the Rev. G. B.Munro preached in the morning, the Rev.VV. E. Rice in .the afternoon at three, andin the eveningat half-past six, at St. James'sHall, the Rev. VV. S. Potter. There weregood congregations at each service, and thecollections were in aid of the Sunday-school.The usual soiree will take place to-morrowevening in the school-room.

The Rev. Father Patterson, of St. Joseph'sMissionary Society, preached in St. Patrick'sCathedral last evening on "Our duty to theMaoris of New Zealand." The discoursewas of a practical and earnest character.

The usual Evangelistic service was heldlast evening in the Theatre Royal. •: Mr.Ewington presided. The Rev. J. S. Billgave the address. There was a crowdedattendance.

The following is the weekly state of theDistrict Hotp'tal lor tlio we*k ending February 6 :—

Komiiining last return, 06 ; admitted since, 17; dig.charged sincK, I*3 : total remaining, 99—males, 78;females, 21. Number of out-patients, 12,

ENGLAND, GERMANY, AND NEWGUINEA.

IMPORTANT PARTICULARS.

THE ANGLO-GERMAN NEGOTLATIONS.

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London, February 7.In connection with the question ofannexation of islands in the Pacificthe following particulars have beenpublished :—

In August Prince Bismarck intimatedto the Imperial Government that Ger-many would protest against the northernportion of New Guinea being annexedby Great Britain.

To this intimation Earl Granvillereplied that the limit of "the Britishannexation would only be the southerncoast, and in September he informedPrince Bismarck that, in consequenceof pressure brought by the Australiancolonies, the British Government de-cided to protect all unoccupied terri-tory, except a small piece at the northof the island.

Prince Bismarck objected to this,and in October Earl Granville re-verted to the first intention of onlyanexing the southern coast.

In December the Hon. Mr. Meade,one of the Assistant Under-Secretariesof the Colonial Office, who was de-spatched to Berlin by the ForeignOffice, to make arrangements for themeeting of a convention to adjudicateupon the rival- claims to the PacificIslands, proposed at Berlin that GreatBritain should possess exclusive pro-tection over New Guinea, and thatGermany shouldbe recognised as havinga protectorate of New Britain, NewIreland, and York Islands. He alsoproposed to neutralise the remainingunoccpuied islands of the Pacific, andspecially referred to Samoa and Tonga.He further suggested that Englandshould offer a small concession in Africato France, providing the latter gave upall claim to the New Hebrides.

Prince Bismarck refused to agree tothis.

Earl Granville answered that theproposed annexation of the northernportion of New Guinea by Germanywould lead to strained relations withthe colonies.

Prince Bismarck replied that the in-ternal policy would be unaffected so faras Germany was concerned, and he in-sisted on the fulfilment of the promisesin October.

In January Earl Granville againprotested against the German annexa-tion of the northern portion of NewGuinea, prior to the appointment ofthe proposed commission, and at thesame time intimated that England hadnow extended her protectorate as far asthe Huon Gulf. He also chargedGermany with intriguing for Samoa.

On receipt of this Prince Bismarckinstantly wired that the proposed ex-tension to the Huon Gulf would pro-bably involve a collision of interests.

Earl Granville explained that he wasunaware that Germany desired any ofthe territorv to the southward of thegulf named, and he also admitted thatthere was a treaty which provided thatneither England nor New Zealandmust annex Samoa at present.

Another telegram says : — PrinceBismarck contends that the recent an-nexation by England of a part ofNorthern New Guinea is at variancewith the assurance given by EarlGranville. The latter replies that thisstep was rendered necessary from afear of fillibustering.

London, February 6.Speaking at Paddington last night

Sir Charles Dilke also states thatCount Munster, the German Am-bassador in London, was on the26th January instructed to conveythe British Government's protestagainst the German annexation inNorth New Guinea as being contraryto the promise. made by the GermanGovernment to England.

GREATSCULLING MATCH.

HANLAN V. CLIFFORD

HANLAN WINS BY EIGHTLENGTHS.

[uedtkr's telegram.]Sydney, Saturday.

The sculling match between Edward Han-lan, of Toronto, Canada, and ThomasClifford, of Illawarra, New South Wales, fora stake of £SUO a-sidc, was rowed over theChampion Course, farramatta River, thisafternoon. Heavy rain fell before the racecommenced, and the water wan consequentlysmooth. The race resulted in an easy victoryfor Hanlan by fully eight lengths. He ledfrom start to finish, and was never askedto pull. Clifford rowed gamely throughout,but without effect. Time : 22mins. usees.The Champion course is a straightaway one,and about 3 miles 330 yards in length.Hanlan's history as an oarsman is so wellknown that it is unnecessary for us to tell it.Clifford hails from Illawarra Lake, and wasbacked and trained at the sole expense ofMr. Spencer, of Sydney, who importedboats and purchased all other necessary gearfor the matches he has backed Clifford tocompete in. On Saturday, 28th inst., be ismatched to row the holder of the champion-ship, William Beach, for a stake of £200 a-side, and in four weeks from that date theredoubtable Canadian meet* Beach to endea-vour to wrest back the honours of thechampionship of the world. In the event ofClifford defeating Beach, he is matched torow Hanlan again for £500 a-side on AprilIS. '

' Upon arrival of the mail steamer City ofSydney yesterday, the news of Banian'svictory was received with great satisfaction.Our message announcing the result was re-ceived at sixteen minutes past seven p.m.,and immediately upon receipt of the telegramwe had the result posted at our PublishingOffice, where an eager crowd of between 200and 300 persons awaited the news. It wasnot received with the same enthusiasm asthat of August 16, when the New SouthWelchman carried the day.

VOLUNTEER INTELLIGENCE.PROPOSED ENCAMPMENT.

A meeting of volunteer officers was held atthe Drill-shed on Friday night, to consider'the question of holding an Easter encamp-nient and arranging details. There werepresent Major Shepherd, Captains Le Roy,Dignan, Payne, Mahon, and Fenton. Itwasagreed that the encampment be held atEaster, going into camp if possibleon Thurs-day, and returning on the following Monday,and that Major Shepherd obtain permissionfrom the Government to carry out thearrangements. The officers present wereconstituted a committee to select a site forthe encampment. Major Shepherd andofficers v commanding companies were ap-pointed a committee to carry out the arrange-ments for the camp. Captain Dignan wasappointed Secretary. • Itwas agreed to invitethe Te Awamutu troop, and J Battery, Gis-borne, to join in the encampment. Thequestion of ways and means was considered,and it was agreed that a series of promenadeconcerts to provide funds be held in theDrill-shed, and Captains Mahon and Fentonwere appointed to oarry out the necessaryarrangements. The first concert is to be heldon Wednesday, the ISsh instant.

THE

FALL OF KHARTOUM.LATEST PARTICULARS.

THE FATE OF GORDON.[rkotkr's TELEGRAM.]

London, February 6.No details have come to, hand regard-ing the capture of Khartoum, Presstelegrams from the Soudan havingbeen stopped. ■ . •

THE BRITISH GOVERNMENT ANDLORD WOLSELEY.

The Cabinet have given Lord Wol-seley complete discretion, promisinghim every assistance he may demand,and stating that England will strive tosave Gordon if living.

THE FATE OF GORDON.Lord Wolseley telegraphs to the

Horse Guards that he is sending amessenger to ascertain the fate ofGordon.

THE PRESS ON THE SITUATION.The papers, referring to the British

position in the Soudan, are unanimousin declaring that retreat is impossible.Most of the journals advise that strong

orceinants, consisting partly ofIndian native regiments, be despatchedto Suakim, and thence open the road

CABINET COUNCIL. ;

A Cabinet Council will be held to-day to consider the Soudan position,to Berber.

THE SAFETY OF THE BRITISHTROOPS.

Sir Charles Dilke, President of theLocal Government Board, speaking atPaddington last night, announced thatLord Wolseley's telegrams were nocause of anxiety as to the positionof the British troops at Gakduland Metammeh.

THE REBELLION SPREADING.Lord Wolseley states that the

Shukri tribes have joined the Mahdi,therefore, both banks of the Nile arehostile.

BRITISH CONVOY AT GAKDUL.Telegrams announce that a British

convoy has reached Gubal (Gakdul)on the road to Metammeh.

(special to press association.JPUBLIC FEELING IN ENGLAND.The feeling of public indignation

and disgust pervading all classes of thepeople regarding the miscarriage in theSoudan is unparalleled, and in con-sequence consols have declined \ percent.

SYMPATHY ON THE CONTINENT.Profound sympathy is expressed on

the Continent at the failure of LordWolseley's expedition to rescue Gor-don.FRIGHTFUL MASSACRE AT KHAR-

TOUM.It is reported that 2000 of Gordon's

followers were massacred, and thepalace at Khartoum was completelygutted by the rebels.

London, '< February 8.THE FIGHTING AT KHARTOUM.Information frotn Khartoum has

been received that the English / troopsunder Sir C. Wilson approached towithin 200 yards of the rebels,. andthat only the flags of the latter couldthen be seen. Their batteries kept upa hot shelling, but the troops werecompelled to retreat, and this waseffected partly by strategy. •

CONFLICTING RUMOURS.Some of the reports state that

Gordon was killed, and that there werefifteen days, hard fighting; whileothers say that two Pashas betrayedGeneral Gordon, but he was still aliveand defending Khartoum.

ORDERS TO LORD WOLSELEY.The Observer states that Lord Wol-

seley has been instructed to suppressthe rebellion if General Gordon is dead.

ITALY AND THE SOUDAN.The Italian Government are pre- ;

pared to send 35,000 troops to theSoudan if necessary, ,

GENERAL EARLE'S PROGRESS.Cairo, February 7.

Latest telegrams from Korti statethat General Earle's progress towardsBerber is unopposed, and that thesteamers from Gubal are able to patrolthe river and obtain supplies.

Latest From Khartoum.IS GORDON ALIVE?

[neuter's telegram.][Received Fobru»ry 9,1.50 a.m.l

London, February 7.Accounts to hand respecting SirCharles Wilson's expedition from Me-tammeh to Khartoum state that tohim the palace at the latter place ap-peared to be wrecked, and it was thegeneral opinion that Gordon had beenkilled, but the Mahdi's messenger,who came to Sir Charles Wilson witha summons to surrender, asserted thathe (Gordon) was alive.. .

NEW ZEALAND TELEGRAMS.

Tfrom our own correspondent ]

THAMES, Saturday.Thb County Council is having, a petitionsigned with a view to bringing into force anAct which will enable a special rate to bestruck for a high water level race. The com-mittee of the Council and other gentlemenhave given much time and consideration toevolving a feasible scheme.

The proprietors of lh« Ohinemuri Coal-seam purpose taking out 500 tons to be triedat Auckland and the Thames. The seam isabout five feet wide, and I hear favourableaccounts of its quality.

Devon mine : 18 loads yielded 4ozs.18dwts. gold. Driving on the lode to theAlburnia boundary will be continued.

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CHRISTCHURCH, Sunday.The verdict at the inquest on George

Grigg, gardener, who met' his death from agunshot wound at Gust last week, was"accidental death."

DUNEDIN, Sunday.The Hon. E. Richardson, who arrived on

Friday night, received one or two deputa-tions yesterday, and went on by train to-dayto Invercargill. He will visit the Lakes,and return to Dnnedin next Friday, makinga stay ofa few days.

Magnificent summer weather is being ex-perienced.

His Excellency the Governor will arrivehere by special train on the 10th instant.

The Hon. Mr. Stuart,Premier of New SouthWales, who arrived at the Bluff on Friday,has come on a visit to the Lakes.

THE TQNQUIN CAMPAIGN.[bedter's telegram.] , . :*

' London, February 6.Thk Chinese have sustained; severaldefeats in Tonquin recently. TheFrench troops under General Negrierare now advancing on Langson.

SPECIAL TELEGRAMS.[SFJCIAL TO PRESS ASSOCIATION]

THE RECIDIVATE QUESTION •

London, February 6. J

The Recidivistes Bill has passed itssecond reading in the French Senate.M. Rosseau contended that the recidi-vistes would be an acquisition to thecolonies. France is unanimous in de-manding that the Convicts Bill shouldbe relegated. M. Berenger's scheme,which would have largely supersededthe present Bill, has been rejected.

DYNAMITE OUTRAGES IN". FINLAND.London, February 6.

The Cathedral at Jacobstadt, a townof Russia in Finland, has been dyna-mited. . . M ~

PORTUGAL AND THE CONGO.London, February 6.

Information has been received thatfour Portuguese war vessels have occu-pied the mouth of the Congo River.

THE COPTICLondon, February 7.

Arrived : The steamship Coptic,from Wellington, December 20.

NEWS NOTES FROM WELLING-TON.*

[BY telegraph.—owx CORRESPONDENT.]Wellington, Saturday.

GERMANY AND NEW GUINEA.I have good authority for stating that acable has been received trom the Agent-'General in London enclosing a proposal forthe.settlement of Germany and British in-terests in the South Sea Islands and NewGuinea. This basis of arrangement wouldappear to be the result of all the negotiationswhich were said to occupy the Imperialauthorities (British and German) since theSamoa affair. Rumours of all sorts havebeen so prevalent since then (which rumourshave been employed for the purpose of mysti-fication by gentlemen of lively imaginations)that one is in dread of beginning a story ofany kind lest he bo proved to have got thewrong end of it. There is, I think, no doubtwhatever that torn: such propositions havobeen made by Germany to the British Govern-ineut and forwarded through the usual officialchannel to the New Zoalaud Government. Sofar I am satisfied as to that fact, but thestatement of the proposed arrangement in-volves considerable divergence, according tothe point of view from wbich it is looked at,It is alleged to be that Germany is willing uj

exchange her rights in Samoa for those ofGreat Britain in .New Guinea. That is one,view, the other the converse of the same pro?position, namely, that Germany will ex-change her claims io New Guinea, if Great,Britain will recognise her right in Samoa,Whether the alternative proposition was putto the Colonial Office in London, there is nomeans of knowing. The assent of thecoloniesis asked to one or the other arrangement,I am informed that the course the New Zea-land Government is likely to take will beto decline all responsibility for engagementswhich may be entered into between theHome Government and European Continen-tal Powers. So far aa I can ascertain theviews of the members of the Cabinet, I learnthat they are agreed in thinking . that theyshould not entaDgle this colony in proto-col drawn up in the Foreign Office orColonial Office in England, baaed uponconvenience rather than the prospectiveclaims that are arising in every direc-tion of the relations of these Pacific. Islandsto the trade of England and her colonies;that the assent asked for cannot in anyway affect the questions which are likely toarise out of the competition of two EuropeanPowers for control. These are, insubstance,the answers which will be given by th 6 NewZealand Government as I am very credit-ably informed. The authority for the aboveis very good indeed.

FEATHERSTON.TheColonial Secretary visited the Feather-,

ston Hospital yesterday. He went, to theGreytowu Hospital at seven o'clock in themorning, to the great surprise of the personain charge, the inmates, and the local Press,which affects some indignationat such treat-ment.NEW ZEALAND UNIVERSITY AND

SANDHURST ROYAL MILITARYCOLLEGE.The following despatch has been received

by the Colonial Secretary from the WarUffice :—" lam directed by the Secretary ofState for War to acknowledge the receipt ofyour letter of the 30th September last, for-warding copy of a despatch from the Gover-nor of New Zealand together with enclosuresrelative to increased facilities being affordedto graduatesand students of the Universityof thatcolony who may be desirous of enteringthe Royal Military College at Sandhurst.In reply, I have the honour to inform youthat after reference to the Civil ServiceCommissioners, Lord Hartington is of opinionthat the first examination for the degrees ofB.A. at the above University cannot beregarded as equivalent to the examinationsmentioned in clause 2 (b) of the regulationsissued with general order ]16 of ISS4. Butthere would be no objection to the benefitsof this clause being extended to studentswho have passed the whole of the examina-tion for the B.A. degree." The regulationsreferred to were published in the New Zea-land Gazette of.the 29th September, 1881.

FATAL BATHING ACCIDENT.

[BY TELEGRAPH.—PRESS ASSOCIATION. JDuN'EDitf, Sunday.

A boy named Samuel Cooper, son of W.Cooper, carpenter, aged thirteen, wasdrowned whilst bathing iu the surf at St.Clair, on Saturday afternoon. There werenumbers bathing, but nobody saW himdrown, and hia clothes being found on thebeach, led to the knowledge that he wasmissing. He could not swim.

National Education.—Whatever views may-be hold relitivo to the question of religious in-struction in our public schools, there is- neverany question of the importance of a universaland thorough grounding in secular subject?.The man who cannot read or write in thesedays is out of the race of life, unci, except inthe case of extraordinary natural force, will re-main behind for the whole of his natural life.This belief is now so general that it aeed notfurther be discussed; our only duty now beingto make the system of instruction as perfect aspossible. It is in this regard that we join ourvoices with those who are asking forgreater at-tention to the study of natural science, and wewould especially refer to that much neglectedsciencephysiology and anatomy—the con-struction of the human body. No educationcan be considered complete that does not providefor an intelligible conception of the position,structure, and functions of the great vitalorgans, the commoner diseases to which theyare subject, with the remedies, and a knowledgeof the nutritive qualities of different kinds offoods. We are aware that no complete know-ledge of these things can be communicated inthe short period of a school course, but it isabsurd to pretend that, whilst boys and girls canbe turned out with a fair smattering of lan-guages and mathematics, they cannot alsobe taught

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the functions of liver, stomach,heart, brain, eta,; together' with the causeswhich produce and the symptoms which indi-cate derangement. How many a man forinstance, goes around in a state of settledmelancholy, moping and growling, because hedoesn t know that he has a liver, and that bydiet and Hamburg Tea he «nay be restored tocheerfulness ? But ten times worse is the caseof a man who tosses for years racked withtorture from sprained tissues, neuralgia, rheu-matism, etc., when thousands of testimonialsfrom known persons are forthcoming to'showthat his suffering may bepermanently banishedby the use of St. Jacob's Oil. * ;

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The following is the weekly report of thePrison Gate Refuse for the ondlng Fabraary

6th:-Nuraberof meals given. SSI bed* supplied, 22,persons admitted. 9? discharged. 9 ; still in I«,i

. Received butchers" meat from Messrs. Garrett,, Kady,Hulme, and Hellaby, and broad from Mrs. Howie. ,y.

THE JEW ZEALAND HERALD. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 1885, 5

The A. battery Artijlery, under CaptainPayne, • and the Victoria Company, underCaptain Mahon, mustered in full strength atthe Drill-obed yesterday forenoon for churchparade, and headed by the Garrison Bandunder Bandmaster Morris, they marched toSt. Paul's Church. They presented a finesoldierly appearance on the march, and theirnew uniforms were very generally admired.The service was conducted by the incumbent,theRev. C. M. Nelson, but as no intimationhad been given of the parade no specialreference was made to it. Y , .

THE

SAN FRANCISCO MAIL.OUR LONDON LETTEB

[irom ouk own correspondent.]London, January 1,

THE DYNAMITE ATTEMPTS.The mystery that surrounded the attemito blow np London Bridge is mystery stiland notwithstanding every effort, and a r<ward offered of £5000, no clue has been founto the diabolical and senseless perpetratorsI only refer to it to illustrate another case cthe wisdom that is requisite for governinjmen. No doubt is entertained as to thorganisation that is at the bottom of this amkindred acts of violence againstthe safety angood order of society. It works in darknessbut it is refreshing to think how different!they work who are trying to cope with itdestructive agencies. I see it notified, constquent on the attempt on London Bridgethat "with a view to prevent any Fenia;outrage on the House of Detention, House cCorrection, Pentonville, and Holloway prisons, the authorities have placed extra policon duty round the buildings. After dusknumber of detectives also do duty in thneighbourhood of the prisons mentioned." Imay be assumed that those engaged in thesoffensive operations look into the papers occasionally, and suchan intimation will be usefito them as showing them where it will bsafe to conduct their next experiments, anthat to whatever other public buildings the;may direct their attention, they are in thmeantime to avoid the institutions named.

MR. MICHAEL DAVITT.In this connection it may be interesting t

tnany of your readers to know that MrMichael Davitt, one of the most distinguished, and in many respects ablest leaderof the Irish Nationalist party, is about t<visit you. He goes on a lecturing tour tithe Australasian colonies and to the UnitecStates. ThoughI name him after referenceto the explosion at London Bridge, it is nofrom supposing that he sympathises witlthese peculiar methods for winning Irislindependence. In common with all the realeaders in the movement, he strongly feelithe folly of them, apart from their wickedness. He has specially shown the value hisets on English sympathy as a means to wiihome government for Ireland, and has hacwonderful success in organizing radical feeling in England in his favour by his lecturesHe is a remarkable man as well in his historyas in his character, and in the presenadvance of public thought in relation to thipossession of land, his views are singularlytaking with the masses.

NEW ZEALAND STOCKS.No doubt it was anticipated in the colonj

that any proposal to interfere with the sink'ing fund in connection with the colony'sloans would cause some sensation at home,It is a fact that the brokers have beerputting their heads together over the pro-posed suspension of the sinking fund inNew Zealand, and trying to present theaffair in very sombre colours. This is veryeasily explained : The money market hasbeen in a state of great stagnation for manymonths past, a circumstance which hacshown itself in a considerable number oifailures among the manipulators of stocks.For these gentlemen live from hand to mouthon the rise and fall of the money market,fluctuations of any kind beingalike necessaryto their existence. Anything therefore thatdisturbs the surface of the stagnant pool iswelcome, and the question of the hew Zea-land sinking fund is a veritable godsend. Theattempt is to bear the market in New Zea-land stocks, as well those already in thehands of holders as those of the coming newloan. If they can only frighten countryholders, it is hoped that a considerable num-ber of stocks may drop into expectantmouths. The question of the merits ordemerit* of the proposed financial arrange-ments in connection with the colonyhas nothing to do with it, and themore certainly and intrinsically valuablethe stocks the stronger temptation to the"bears "to operata. Temporarily, it is notimprobable that their action may lead to adepreciation, and maypossibly necessitate mo-dified action with reference to floating of theloan authorised, but whatever the upshot, itif certain that there is a concerted and wilfulattempt on the part of the brokers to makethe most of the opportunity to depress NewZealand stocks.

HOME-MADE COLONISTS.Oneof the remarkable outcomes of the pre-

sentpenchant for the colonies is the projectingof an institution for the purpose of manufac-turing colonists at home, and turning outyoung gentlemen fittedin every way, accord-ing to the ideas of the promoters, for coloniallife. The project has reached the stage of aproposed company with a capital of £100,000in £10 shares, and this Colonial TrainingFarmers' Company is said to have secured anestate inSuffolk, and from a great deal of cor-respondencewhich has taken place on the sub-ject, this establishment will be something pe-culiar. It is to trainstudents in the knowledgeand practice of everything to be known andpractised in colonial life from the back woodsof Canada to the pastoral wilds of Australia,and will be equally fitted for the farm andthe "diggens." That in the circumstancesthe curriculum is to be of a varied and com-prehensivekind may go without saying. Theyoung gentleman who is to go forth from theinstitution thoroughly equipped for coloniallife is to be taught shoemaking and the set-ting of broken legs, mineralogy and therepairing of dilapidated pantaloons ; he willtake an intelligent and practical interest inthe diamond in its matrix, the gold in drifts,and the bole in the heel of his stocking.From the blending of the proper constituentsin the formation of an orthodox damper otthe tuning of a piano, from mending awatch to milking a cow, from the smeltingof mineral ores to the washing of his personallinen, from the shoeing of a horse to thepulling of a tooth, from anatomy to geology,including carpentry and clockmakiug, andall the other elements of a liberal education,the young gentleman who has passed throughthe extensive and varied curriculum shouldobtain a degree of at least the nature of0.A. J., that is to say "Omnium, Artium,Johannes," which is commonly rendered asJack of All Trades. I need not say thatsuch a project argues a most correct know-ledge in the promoters as to the requirementsof life in the wild plantations of HerMajesty'sdependencies, and shows that they conceivelife there to be still in that primeval state inwhich a man with dental knowledge, whocould extract a tooth with the aid of a chiseland the leg of a chair, would be a very god-send to a district, and a man who to this■kill added a little of tailoring and medicineand watchmaking, with bootmakiog andcarpenter's work, could set up any place inthe colonies with the certainty ot making afortune. Sometimes a feather shows whichway the wind blows, and a craze like thisindicates how strongly the current is settingin in favour of the colonies.

THE ELDERSLIE.It is not too much tosay that the arrival

of the Elderslie has given to the frozen meattrade a more vivid interest than it was everinvested with before. The great extent ofthe cargo in itself and the fact of a steamerbeing built expressly for the trade and fittedfor the purpose with all the contrivancesthat science and igenuity could devise, with-out interference from considerations of whatmay be requisite for other classes of cargo,seem to have aroused doubters to the know-ledge that the trade in meat from the anti-podes is an established fact, and that itcan rest on its own merits for success.Fortunately every stage of the business hasbeen a success, so that the <clat attendingthe arrival of the first special and exclusivefrozen meat ship has not been marred by asinglei defect. The meat, which is now beinglanded from the vessel, is in the very bestcondition, and though the market is ratherimpressed to satisfy the expectations ofrhippers in general, Mr. Reid's plucky ex-periment has every prospect of resulting incomplete success. It will be keenly scruti-nised on this side, and especially in itsfinance, and the result, if a successful onewill nodoubt have a considerableeffect on thefuturehistory of the conveyanceof mutton from

the colonies. Immediately on the arrival ofthe steamer advantage was taken of the in-terest excited by the Elderslie to endeavourto create a market at the ship's side by theannouncement in advertisements that wh lesheep would be delivered at sixpence perpound," but this, was probably too great aninnovation on established usages. At allevents it has not evoked a response, and thesale of the mutton when it is ready for themarket mast take the usual course,

A few days after the arrival an invitationwas given to a large number of representativemen, connected not only with the frozenmeat trade but with Lloyd's, in order that

• they might have an opportunity of judgingi of the condition of the shipment, as well asI the arrangements of the ship. There wereI present: Messrs. Martin, of Messrs. Turnbull,Martin, and Co., Glasgow ; Bosanquet, Bird,Jackson, and Van de Veldt, directors of theAustralian Company (Limited), to whom thecargo had been consigned ; Messrs. Rawlins,

! Baddely, Foster, Choisy, Harris, Hyslop,H. Haslam, Atkins, Philip, Secretan,Rougemont, Mackintosh, Percy, .Franks,Symondson, D. C. McKinnen, B. T. Mac-kinnon, Giffen, and Uzielli, underwriters:Mr. Watson, of Glasgow; Mr. H. S.Haslem, Mr. H. Langridge, Mr. Arnold,of the Colonial Bank of New Zealand, etcAfter the party had passed through thefrozen chambers, and minutely examined allthe arrangements, which afforded themunqualified satisfaction, they sat down to asumptuous dejeuner on board, at which allconcerned with the Elderslie were fittinglytoasted in bumpers. It is expected that thecargo of the Elderslie will be ready forplacing on the market during next week.

DUNEDIN HIGH SCHOOL.From an immense list of candidates—l2o

completed applications—a selection has beenat last made of the English master for theBoys' High School at Dunedin. Mr. EdwardMorrison, who has been elected, Is a youngman, but his record is an honourable one.He is 26 years of age, an M.A. of St.Andrew's University, and at present theprincipal English master at one of the bestschools in Scotland, the Merchiston CastleSchool, near Edinburgh, where for threeyears he has had charge of the English de-partment. His previous services as a teacherhave been in the Madras College in St. An-drew's, and in the High School of Arbroath,and his testimonials as a scholar and as anefficient teacher are of a very high order.He leaves by the Tainui at the end of thepresent month.

THE MONSTER TROUT.It was mentioned in New Zealand papers

that Mr. Farr, the Hon. Secretary of theAcclimatisation Society, was taking homewith him a big fish of the salmon trout kind,but the genealogy and exact species of whichwas a puzzle to the experts. It was 2 feet10£ inches long and 2 feet round, andweighed 251b5., had been caught in theWaimakariri, and conveyed in ice to theAntipodes. Mr. Farr proceeded with hisfish to Dr. Gunther, the best authority onthe subject, who at once declared it to bethe truesalmojario, and the finest specimenhe had ever seen. So New Zealand scoresanother in the production of the boss browntrout of the world.

ACCLIMATISATION.It is probable that after all Mr. Farr's

mission may not prove so fruitless as wasfeared. As I stated in my last letter, theperiod of the year was decidedly too far ad-vanced for his arrival, with much prospectof obtaining the salmon ova for which he hadbeen despatched from the Antipodes, hut bya happy coincidence, the season has beenunusually late and favourable, and nextweekMr. Farr proceeds to Scotland, where it ap-pears there are still some rivers available.He will have, moreover, the invaluable assis-tance of a Mr. Hewitt, a profound authorityin piscicultural lore, and having great in-fluence with all the fishery establishmentsin Scotland, and with the combined aidof the Agent-General's department, whichhas been cordially tendered, ' Mr. Farrhas now a fair prospect of achieving success.The spirited enterprise of the- CanterburyAcclimatisation Society certainly merits suc-cess in their having taken up the work aban-doned at an inopportune hour by the Govern-ment. At the very time when the cablemessage home required the Agent-Generalto cease operations there bad been collectedBorne 20,000. ova , ready for transmission.These have been passed by the donors intootherhands, and the meetings of the variousBoards of River Conservancy having takenplace in October, at which time permissionto obtain the ova is given, the enterprise ofthe promoters of Mr. Farr's mission was con-fronted with serious difficulty. However,successful efforts have been made to have !the permission originally granted to the NewZealand Government transferred to Mr. Farr,and all may be well in ending well.

MISCELLANEOUS.In my last letter Ireferred to the final meet-

ing and very satisfactory winding-up of pro-ceedings in connection with. New Zealandgrill and frozen meat exhibits at theHealtheries. It is satisfactory to learn thatthe impulse given by that success is tocontinue, and will probably lead to repetitionof this admirable system of impressing thereality of frozen meat on the attention of themasses. The recent successful meeting hassuggested the adjunct of a similar grill andmeat exhibition, but on a more imposingscale, to the great Indian and ColonialExhibition of next year, and it is more thanprobable that at the exhibition atKensingtonthis year, a similar method of advertisingthe coming staple export of New Zealandwill be adopted, so that there will prove tohave been a continuous exhibition of themerits of New Zealand mutton for threeyears running. It is satisfactory to learn,in connection with the great exhibition ofnext year that the spaceoriginally allotted tothe colony of New Zealand, viz., 6900 feet,has been increased, to 10,000, in response tothe application of the New Zealand Go-vernment through the Agent-General.

Mr. Montgomery. M.H.R. for Akaroa, hasarrived, and proceeded to Paris, where he isnow staying. He is returning to London inFebruary.

Mr. George Augustus Sala sailed on Satur-day last from Liverpool for New York, enroute for the colonies. Mr. Sala willdeliver some lectures • e;i passant in Ame-rica, and proceed via San Francisco to NewZealand.

A large contract for the cutting of thePanama Canal has been just let to a Londonfirm of contractors. It includes 15 millionmetres at eight francs per metre, and the:limit of time is two years'. European labouris to be employed.

GENERAL NEWS.DISASTER IN THE IRISH SEA.

A despatch from Liverpool, dated January17th, says it has been definitely ascertainedthat the steamer Admiral Morrison, plyingbetween Dublin and Holyhead, sank in asevere storm on the night of the 15th.Twelve of the crew and four of the passen-gers were drowned. She collided with theAmerican ship Santa Clara.

THE SENTENCE ON EDMUND YATES.Mr. Edmund Yates, editor of the London

World, is doomed to undergo the fourmonths' imprisonment, to which he wassentenced for libelling Lord Lonsdale. TheUpper Court dismissed his appeal againstthe sentence. He will rank during his termof confinement as a first-class misdemeanant.After the Court pronounced its decisionYates surrendered to the officers, and wasremoved from the Court-room and placed incustody. He refused to further appeal hiscase to the House of Lords.

THE UNEMPLOYED IN ENGLAND.At Birmingham, on January 15, 5000

persons out of employment adopted a reso-lution asking that the corporation furnishemployment. A procession, later, marchedthrough the streets, halted before a bakery,and shoutß of "Break in J" were heard. Anartisan stole a loaf of bread and was promptlyarrested. Violence among the workingclasses was feared. A mass meeting of un-employed workmen, fully 10,000, was heldin front of the Royal Exchange, London, onSaturday, December 17. Henry George,Helen Taylor, William Saunders, and otherwell-known Radicals, were the speakers.Radical pamphlets were sold in large num-bers. Some of these were headed in boldtype "Blood, Bullets, and Bayonets 1" andmade appeals to " the half-starved, herring-gutted, poverty-stricken, parish in-habitants of a disunited kingdom."

THE BE3HUANALAND QUESTION.The Cabinet Council, on January 7th, de-

cided to extend the Bechuana frontier to theLimpopo River, the western frontier t y

. in-elude both banks of the Fish River. Thisouts the Transvaal off from any chance ofGorman connection. The Transvaal Govern'ment is preparing to protest against Englishannexation in Zululand.

SENSATIONAL ICENE IN ST. PAUL'S.Referring to the death of the Bishop of

London, which occurred on January 6, aLondon journal says it is aenerally believedthe catastrophe was hastened by an un-pleasant episode. On .he Sunday previousthe Bishop preached in St. Paul's Cathedral.

S During a momentary pause in the discourseI a wild-looking individual jumped from a,1 chair, and pointing his finger towards the

n pulpit, yelled :"You worship idols, whil

re you scorn to save souls. Woe unto you.in The Bishop was quite moved by the occuiit rence.ig MOVEMENTS OF THE FLEET.18 H.M. s. Ruby was ordered into actfc

'e foreign service on January 13. A divisio1> of the Channel Squadron, comprising thIf ironclads Northumberland, Achilles, an16 Agincourt, have also been ordered to imm<10 diately prepare for foreign service.''

THE LONDON SALVATIONISTS.j* A cablegram of January 13 says : Doubtei,' of the progress in strength and tactics of th3! Salvation Army should have been in Exetc'. Hall lait evening, where the crowd rivalle\\ that of the Drury-lane pantomime. Gener;l' Booth was in the chair, and his son a too/ behind him. An uproar of applause thi"

Q must have been heard in the stalls of tb11 Vaudeville greeted the rising of this taln thin, sallow, full-bearded, and Cromwelliaia haired enthusiast, who with thin, clarionc11 voice announced that this was a farewey meeting to thirty officers, ohiefly womete who were to be despatched as recruitinir sergeants of the Salvation Army to America

New Zealand, and India. "I have undeorganisation an army corps in every Britisvillage, which (will barrack in vehicula

0 caravans, and be guarded at night bn sentries." One of the recent recruits to th6 army, a celebrated cricketer, stood near tha General. Referring to him Booth saidg "He goes to India to guard the salvatio>• wickets against the swift bowling of th

; - devil." This was received with howls c6 applause. The audience, keeping time tfc well-known weird music, or with the songie seemed animated by a fanatic zeal trul;6 oriental in looks and gestures.T

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THE PARISIAN SENSATION.i. Madame Clovis-Hngues was tried in Pariii, on January 8 for the murder of her traducera Morin. She was acquitted of the charge c•, murder, but condemned to pay 2000 france and the cost of trial. The verdict, "No

Guilty," was the signal for tremendouapplause, and shouting and cheering wakept up for a long time by those present

8 The damages in the case have been awardei6 to Morin's father. Madame Hugues hai9 refused to pay the damages assessed by th> Court.1 A SOGIALIBT TRAGEDY.1 A German Police Commissioner namei

B Rumpff, who had been active in' prosecuting9 the Socialists, and who discovered thi3 Niederwald conspiracy, was found dead ii1 front of his own house at Frankfort-on-Mau

3 on January 13, stabbed in two places. il German traveller was arrested on the 17th3 for supposed connection with the deed. Thl detectives traced him to Brussels, after find

ing the dagger on the pavement at Frankfortand the local authorities arretted him. Tharrest is said to have been made on a teles gram from the German police, who were alsis on the heels of the assassin, that he had flee

3 to Antwerp and thence to Brussels, hoping• to esoape.t MORE DYNAMITE.* A dynamite explosion occurred on th(' nndergound railway, between Gower-streel

1 and the King's Cross station, London, alc half past nine o'clock, on the 2nd January,• The windows of a passing train wer<

shattered and the gaslights extinguished," Beyond this there was no damage done,' The passengers were greatly terrified, but nr* one was hurt. The train resumed its journej

1 after a delay of twenty-five minutes. TheI shock of the explosion was felt by the resi' dents of Euston-road, between St. Pancrai

" Church and Judd-street. The railroad rumtbe whole length of Easton-road underneath

' the roadway. Gaslights in Gower-street' station and the lights in other trains' were'. extinguished. The platform at tbe' station was literally strewn with per--1 sons prostrated by the shock. On the

• night of the 13th the Town Hall of War-minster, in Wiltshire, was partly wreckedby an explosion of dynamite. Several housesin the neighbourhood were badly shaken,

1 many windows shattered, and several per-sons thrown to the ground by the violence ofthe shock. The report of the explosion washeard two miles from the Town Hall, andgreat exoitement reigned till it was found noone was hurt seriously. Pieces of tin tubing,which had apparently contained a fuse, werefound near the scane of the explosion. Twosuspicious-looking strangers were noticedloitering near the Town Hall during theafternoon, but no arrests had been made.

THE FRANCO-CHINESE SITUATION.General Briere de LTsle telegraphed from

Tonquin to General Lewal, announcing thearrival of 3200 men of the reinforcements,in the best of health and spirits, on January11, and stated he was ready to march onLangson. Admiral Conrbet has been orderedto occupy Tamsui before February, and, aftergarrisoning Telung and Tamsui, to raise theblockade of Formosa. Admiral Peyron,Minister of Marine, has sent an officialcommunication to the chiefs of the MarineDepartment, in which he refers to a probableexpedition to Pekin, and says that, in theevent of an expedition being made, the fleetwould be placed under the direct controlof General Lewal, the Minister of War.Admiral Courbet began landing troops forthe occupation of the mines at Keelung onJanuary 15. The London Times' despatchfrom Pekin says : —

" The country isdivided on— the Franco - Chinese embro-glio. The masses are in favour of war,but the wealthy, who are obliged tocontribute to war expenses, desire peace.Vast hordes of offioials are greatly interestedin the continuance of the present state ofthings. The amount of speculation is some-thing astounding. Had the Chinese fleettwenty efficient men and trained officersaboard each man-of-war, they could sinkAdmiral Courbet's fleet with ease and safety.The Empress is devoted to a warlike policy.The German officers in the service of Chinademand that the forts be rebuilt andequippedwith modern ordnance. TheChineseare dismayed at the probable cost of the neworder of things, declaring the new structuresand new equipments demanded would furnishopportunities for immense frauds. The pro-vincial mandarins, as a rule, are openlyhostile to the proposed innovations, and themasses of the people are sullen and apathetic."

Advices from Hong Kong, dated January14, report as follows : —lntelligence fromTientsin states that 30,000 French could notcope with the Chinese army, while it is saidon the other hand that 10,000 supported bythe French fleet could reach Pekin with thegreatest ease. It is said that General HowChow has reached Tonquin with 10,000Zeohuin troops. He is considered to be thefirst general of the Empire. The Chinesethink the French have no chance againsthim. General Briere telegraphs to theGovernor of Saigon from Hanoi on the sthJanuary in reference to the French victoriesin Tonquin, and says as follows: "Greatsuccess against the Chinese army on the Istinstant. 6000 routed after an hour anda-half's fighting, Pursuit was only stoppedby darkness. On the 4th January 2000were routed by General Negrier, who de-stroyed the fortified camp of Meibop andeight masked forts. Considerable ma-terial, tents, provisions, standards, and aquantity of ammunition and arms, besidestwo batteries of Krapp guns remained in ourhands. The flight was complete in thedirection of Langson ; 600 dead were left onthe field. We had 19 killed and 66 wounded,among whom were three officers. The objectof the Corean disturbance is said to besimply to assist theKing to make the Coreaindependent, and that the King deliberatelyapproved of the action of the independenceparty and invested them with supremepower in the Administration. The first batchof the reinforcements for Admiral Courbetarrived at Keelung about the 10th instant.Active defensive operations are v proceedingat the entrance to the river Ninghpo,Thirty-two Chinese general officers are re-ported to be killed by the French in Tonquin,The Marquis Tseng telegraphs from Londonnot to pay the idemnity demanded, as theFrench cannot raise the needful, and willnot be able to carry on the war any longer,

A DYNAMITER STABBED.Captain Phelan, a dynamiter, and one of

the O'Donovan Rossa gang, was stabbed inthe latter's office, New York city, January9, by Riohard Short. Phelan was severelybut not fatally hurt. He believes he wasdeliberately entrapped into the office to bemurdered, because it was . thought he"blabbed" too much to newspaper re-porters in this oountry,; Phelan was in Hullin 1883, and the police there were notifiedby those of Newcastle of his arrival. Hewas carefully watched. He there met a mannamed Keary and other Irishmen of thesame dynamite stripe as himself. Theespionage, however, was so close that hehad to leave without accomplishing any-thing. He had the audacity to visit thechief oonstable of Hull and complain of thesurveillance under which he was placed, ..ndthreatened to complain to Sir Vernon Har-court unless it 's removed. Papers in hisP'l -aion at that time would show Phelan I

to have been an officer in the United Statesvolunteer force, and also a New York policeofficer. A New York despatch of the 17thsays, although Phelan is improved, he is notconsidered out of danger. His wife anddaughter are at either side of his cot andminister to his wants. He is very weak,and is not permitted to talk any length oftime. Mrs. Phelan says he will make astatement to the public as soon as he hassufficiently recovered, which will striketerror to the breasts of Rossa and his consti-tuents.

THE PAYMENT OP IRISH MEMBERS.A scheme has been matured by certain

Irish-Americans whereby 20,000 responsiblepersons in the United States will agreetopay 5 dollars per annum each towards a fundfor the payment of Irish members of Parlia-ment, so long as the constitutional methods,as conducted by Parnell, are maintained. Ameeting on the subject will be held inCincinnatti on the 24th inst.

MB. BKECHEB AND HIS TLOOK.The Rev. Henry Ward Beecher has fallen

on evil days with his flock in PlymouthChurch. They are so much dissatisfied,many of them, with his recent politicalcourse, in supporting Cleveland as againstBlaine, that they threaten to boycott himin a mild way, as he will find odt at theannual pew-renting. Some of the membersof the congregation, however, who enter-tained the same political views as theirpastor, have determined to rally in hissupport. The position of affairs is veryabhorrent to Beecher, and late despatchesmention that he has fallen into a state ofmental depression. He lately said to afriend : "If God were to ordain me to beginlife again, of course I would list cheerfully,but I am glad the end is drawing nigh. Ihave had a good deal of trouble. lam 72years of age, and I think at that age mostfolks are dead and gone, and I do feel withthe Apostle Paul, it is better to depart andbe with Christ. I have had this feeling agood many years, and I did not die. I don'tconsider it as an intimation I am going todie, though 1 have this feeling now." Theoutcome of the unpleasantness is that all theexpenses connected with the church, exceptthe pastor's salary, have been cut down.Beecher's pay was fixed at the present figurewhen the receipts were nearly double whatthey are now. Of the 36,000 dollars, receiptsfor the year, nearly 35,000 dollars are neededfor expenses.

THE SOUDAN SITUATION.It is officially stated that a messenger ar-

rived at Khartoum on the 27th Decemberlast, bearing a letter from General Wolseleyto General Gordon. The messenger left Khar-toum, on his return, on the 30th, but wascaptured and beaten. The papers entrustedto him by General Gordon were taken, withthe exception of a small note which was sewnin his clothes, and in which the General saidthat all was well at Khartoum. The messen-ger says he saw five steamers with troops.They were engaged in seizing supplies forthe Khartoum garrison. The messenger re-turned to Korti on foot by way of Bayuda.General Stewart's forces reached HowenjattWells on Saturday, the 10th January, ob-tained a supply of water, and resumed themarch to Gakdul. A detachment of theEssex Regiment will remain at Howenjatt,where a fore and hospital have been erected.The few natives in the vicinity of Howen-jatt . appear friendly. Colonel Burnaby,with a couvoy of grain, joined GeneralStewart's forces at Gakdul on the 15th inst.,and will accompany the expedition to Me-tammeh. The London Standard's corres-pondent sends from Howenjatt :—" We areexperiencing the difficulty of a desert march.The immense column starts at two a.m., andthe march continues the whole day. Weare going to Gakdul, via Abuhalfa Wells,where we hope to find sufficient water formen and camels. A small party left atHowenjatt was fired into one night, butotherwise we have not been molested. Smallparties of Arabs, wearing the Mahdi's uni-form, are roaming the desert yet. Somesell us sheep, and assert there are only a fewrebels at Metammeh. The heat is verytrying. The camels go sixty hours withoutwater, and the men are only allowed twopints daily. The water resembles pea soupin thickness. The soldiers freely offer acrown for a tumblerful. If the Arabs hadbeen in active hostility, they would haverendered the desert route impossible, and itwould have been necessary for us to carryevery ounce of food and water for both menand animals." I

A despatch from Gakdul, received in London on January 17, says thirty camelsdropped dead on the march from Howenjatt.The troops suffered severely. A majority ofthe water-skins leaked, and the men, yield-ing to their thirst, exhausted their rationsof water prematurely. Very few fell out ofline, and the condition of the soldiers underthe circumstances was splendid. All boretheir hardships bravely, as is evidenced bytheir singing as cheerily as their parchedthroats would permit. ' They are keenly de-sirous to fight.

The following news, which is anterier toihe foregoing, will be read with interest as

indicating the movements of the troops : —

The decisive movement in the Nile campaignhas been made at last. On the afternoon ofDecember 30 Sir Herbert Stewart, with aforce composed principally of the MountedInfantry and Camel Corps, and led byft troop of the 19th Hussars, acting asscouts, marched away from Korti into thedesert. Sir Herbert's force numbers abouteleven hundred all told. Its present destina-tion is a spot called Gakdul, slightly overone hundred miles from Korti, and abouteighty miles from the Nile at Shendy. It uexpected to reach Gakdul by January 8—whioh means that Sir Herbert Stewart hopesto cover more than thirty miles per day. Ofthe eleven hundred men about four hundredwill be left at Gakdul, where they will en-trenoh themselves, while the others returnto Korti, and from there lead on the re-mainder of the Cavalry Brigade, with the pro-bable addition of the Royal Sussex Regiment(the 30th) whose boats have just been arriv-ing at Korti. By January 10, therefore, ifnot before, Sir Herbert Stewart's column maybe on its way from Gakdul to the Nile—or toKhartoum directthat is to say via Shendy,which lies half way between , Khartoumand Berber. From Shendy to Khartoumthe Cavalry Brigade would have to marchonly one hundred miles. The possibility ofthe desert march was foreseen from thebeginning. But this possibility dependedon the attitude of the Arab tribes of thesteppe, or, as it is called, desert. The fact,then, that Lord Wolseley has decided uponthis very adventurous and bold movement,naturally implies that, he must have receivedinformation which satisfies him that GeneralStewart is not likely to meet with any oppo-sition which he cannot easily overcome.Simultaneously with Stewart's march,General Earle's flotilla advances from Kortito Handab (about 80 miles), and from thatto a place called Berti, about twenty-fivemiles higher up. It is very likely, to saythe least, that here the first fightingwill take place. There is good reason tobelieve that the actual murderers of ColonelStewart and his companions are in theneighbourhood of Berti. The band is be-lieveci not greatly to outnumber the SouthStaffordshire Regiment (38th), which em-barked for Handab on December 28. Afterthe intended operations against the Monas-sirs, General JSarle will resume his advanceup the river to Abu Hamed, where thebend of the Nile turns southwards to Berber.At Abu Hamed—according to the detailedplana telegraphed—General Earle will opencommunications with Korosko, and then pro-ceed toBerber. His infantry regiments willhave to row themselves 100 miles fromHandab to Abu Hamed, and 120 more fromthe latter locality to Berber, In the first-named section there are at least six so-calledcataracts, none of them, however, very for-midable. These obstacles passed, the restof the voyage will be comparatively plainsailing. The total relieving force numbers2400 men—viz., 900 infantry and 1500of themounted brigade, with six screw guns. Thewhole of the expeditionary force is expectedto reach Korti by the middle of January.

LORP WGLSESEY IN CAMP.Lord Wplseley's <- interviewer in camp

| speaks inlaudatory terms of him. He says :

! —" It is marvellous to see him. Up at fiveo'clock or before, he is out and about activelytill near noon. All the afternoon he worksin his room, making work for others andmaking others work ; he may take an hour'sexercise at five o'clock, then returns to worktill dinner time. To bed, after perhaps acouple of hours' more intellectual labour,about midnight, and up again before five.He is never tired, or never shows it. Hecan ride horse or camel from early morningtill late at night without showing punish-ment, and his personal equanimity andamiability are never upset. But he makes J

his influence felt, and already there is dis-cernible decided quickening up all along theline, which may. yet save the campaign,which was in danger of being wreckedthrough delays that at the best were due toobstinacy where they were not due to wil-fulness." '■

THE OUTLOOK. ON THE NILE.

A military correspondent of the LondonTimes reviewing, onDecember 16th, the situa-tion in the Soudan, says :—The present out-look, as nearly as can be judged, seems to beas follows :—By the first week in January aforce of some 7000 men may be concentratedat Ambukol. Of these, probably about 5000will be in the whalers, and, consequently,provided with a boat equipment only. Theremaining 2000 will be mounted on camelsor horses, but will only have such a desertequipment as can be obtained on the spot, orextemporised, and will need between 2000and 3000 baggage camels to enable them tomove any distance. A certain number ofcamels can doubtless be bought at Don-gola, and, with those sent up from Egypt,the tail may be made up. As theCamel Corps has up to the present kept tothe banks of the Nile, water transport ar-rangements on a large scale have not beenneeded, and it is highly doubtful, therefore,if good camel tins and portable distributingtanks are available. Even if they are, 3000camels would hardly be suffi ient to conveythe water, baggage, &c, for 2000 men over thedesert route between Ambukol am* Shendy.At Ambukol a considerable depes of storesmust be formed, since, even ii she boats havea sufficient reserve, which is questionable,the land force must be provided for. Ambu-kol reached, the final decision must be takeneither to move the whole force along the NiletoBerber, or to make a dash on Shendy with aportion of the Camel Corps. In the lattercase the boats' might either continue themovement on Berber or await events atAmbukol. The distance from Ambukol toBerber by river is about 300. miles. Forsome 140. miles above. Merawi the Nile isextremely difficult—as bad, if. not worse,than between Gemai and Hanneck. TheSouth Staffordshire Regiment, starting freshfrom Gemai, appears to have covered 240miles to Dongola in 30 days. . At this rate,about 37 days would be needed for a singleregiment to reach Berber ; but, since themen will be much worn with their previoustoil, and, moreover, the progress of a largeforce is necessarily slower than that of asmall one, at least 50 days will probably beneeded to reaoh Berber. This, of course,supposes that there is no serious fight-ing, and that the difficulties of thisportion of the Nile are not greaterthan those already . surmounted. Theboat force would hardly, reach Berber,therefore, till the very end of February, bywhich time the heat will be' considerablygreater. The desert route between Ambu-kol and Shendy is 180 miles long, and thereare two waterless distances, each of about50 miles. There are good wells at Gakdul,about 100 miles from Ambukol. For therest, the water supply is small, apparentlydependent on the somewhat precarious rain"fall of the year. Given sufficient camels anda well organised and equipped water transporttrain, and the whole distance could doubtless

.be covered in nine days. But this is possiblyassuming too much and, unless by themiddle of January the political situation hasbecome so favourable that the Shendy marchwill be a safe promenade, it appears doubtfulwhether it will be undertaken. Again, unlessthe political situation clears considerably, amovement in boats on Berber without astrong supporting camel force on the banksis almosS out of the question. Thus, unlessthe boat force is kept at a standstill, nolarge number of camel men would beavailable for a movement on Shendy, evenif their water and baggage transportcould be provided for. On the whole,therefore, failing a change in the attitude ofthe tribes, of which there seem to be no cer-tain signs at present, it appears not improb-able that the entire force may have tostruggle up the river under a glowing sunto Berber. At Berber the expedition willbe only 260 miles from British ships ; butthe road will not be open, and no prepara-tions for the movement of a flying columnfrom Suakim have been made. As to themovements of the expedition, the probablepower of endurance of the Khartoum garri-son, the transport of the sick to Egypt, andthe ultimate retirement, nothing has beensaid. The immediate outlook is seriousenough. At length the mistake of selectinga line of operations 1600 miles long when oneof 260 miles was available is beginning to beapparent.

THE EARTHQUAKES IN SPAIN.Granada, Malaga, Nerja, Alganrobo,

Alhama, and other places in Spain, havebeen visited by tremendous shocks of earth-quake. They occurred on New Year's Day,and were repeated with more or less violencefor several days afterwards. A number oftowns and villages have been completelydestroyed, and the people have desertedthem. Many persons slept in railway car-riages. Alhama is among the ruined towns.A royal decree was issued ordering that thenational subscription for the relief of thesufferers be made public. Officials haveagreed to contribute one day's pay each.£5000 will thus be raised. Spanish officialsabroad are requested to open subscriptionlists. Officials' reports state that 900 liveswerelost in Granada alone. A church, con-vent, and 500 houses were destroyed atMotril on the sth.

Another severe shock was experienced atGranada on the evening of January 16,causing great alarm among the inhabitants.Heavy snowstorms and frosts continued, inMalaga the most serious since 1861. Thesugar cane crop is destroyed, and the orangeand olive groves damaged. The situation ismost critical. The earth is constantly trem-bling, and the wind and snow have destroyedthe nuts of those who fled to the open fieldsfrom the cities and towns for safety. AtFrigiliana, 27 miles east of Malaga, thepeople, rendered desperate by cold andhunger, attacked the houses of the land-owners. Another severe shock of earth-quake was experienced at Canillas on the17th.

PERSONAL NEWS.Schuyler Colfax, Vice-President of the

United States with Grant during his firstterm of the presidency, died suddenly atMankato, Minnesota, on January 13.

The Tichborne Claimant has made arrange-ments for a lecturing tour in America.

Lord Garmoyle, the defendant in the For-tescue breach of promise case, arrived at SanFrancisco on January 6th from China. Hehad met with an accident on his trip, andwas temporarily crippled. Taking their cuefrom some London journals, a few of theSan Francisco papers have been exceedinglydiscourteous in alluding to Garmoyle.

Mrs. Herman Adler (better known asLeonore Simonsen, the prima donna),died in San Francisco on December 27 th ofperitonitis. Deceased was well known inmusical circles both in California and Aus-tralia. Her father, Martin Simonsen, arrivedin San Francisco from New York a day ortwo before his daughter's death. He is quitewild with grief.

Professor Silliman, the eminent mineralo-gist, died in New York on January 15.

Captain Isaiah Rynders, a well-knownpolitician of forty years ago, and Presidentof the famous Empire Club of New York,died on January 15, after much sufferingfrom sickness and poverty.

Dr. Carver, the marksman, finished atNew Haven, Conn., at twelve minutes to 10on the evening of January 17, his great taskof hitting 50,000 glass balls in six days. Thescore was :—Shots, 64,881; misses, 4865 :

hits, 60,016.Mr. George Augustus Sala lectured inBoston on "Sketches from All Countries,"on January 7 and 9. He will be in San

Francisco shortly, en route for Australia,leaving by the February steamer. He isengaged to lecture in New South Wales,Victoria, Queensland, Tasmania, and NewZealand, under the management of Mr.Frank Bowden.

Rear Admiral Powell, United StatesNavy, died on January 16.Louis Miohel, the' Communist, will be-re«leased from St. Lazare, as the signs of in-

sanity are quite pronounced.Sarah Bernhardt, the actress, has sold her

Paris residence and furniture, and gone intosmaller quarters. She has also been com-pelled to settle part of her income on hercreditors.

La France says Prince William of Prussia,son of the Crown Prince, may soon beappointed Governor of Alsace and Lorraine,and that it is probable the autonomy of theprovinces will be proclaimed.

Sarah Bernhardt, the actress, has appliedfor divorce from Damala, because, she says,she has had an offer of marriage from anEnglishman under circumstances so strangean mantiocto be almost incredible,

The Queen and Princess Beatrice go toGermany in March. They remain on theContinent three weeks.

The Duke of Edinburgh, it is announced,will shortly publish a collection of poemsdedicated to the Duchess of Edinburgh,entitled " Love Songs of a Violinist."

Mr. William H. Gladstone, son of thePremier, replying, at Hawarden, on January6, to a toast to his father's health, swd thatafter fifty years of arduous public service,much further prolongation of the PrimeMinister's life could not be anticipated. Hisfather would, doubtless, always remain inharness, although his labours would be lessarduous than those of other men in thepolitical arena.

The London World of January 12 an-nounces the approaching marriage of RobertLowe (Viscount Sherbrooke) to Miss Seyot,his amanuensis. The Viscount is 73, anda widower without an heir. [We have hadnews by cable of the marriage having takenplac ]

Great rejoicings were indulged in through-out England on January 7, when PrinceAlbert Victor of Wales, heir presumptive,attained his majority.

Mary Anderson, the successful Americanactress, proposes to erect a theatre near theStrand, London.

The Duke ofMarlborough's overtures tohisdivorced wife for re-marriage have beenrejected.

President .GrSvy has sent personal con-gratulations to Princess Beatrice, on herapproaching marriage with Battenburg.

The Princes Edward and George, sons ofthe Prince of Wales, are writing an accountof their voyage around the world. The workis based upon diaries kept by the Princes,and will be ready for publication in April.

Lord Randolph Churchill will, it is said,return to England from India via San Fran-cisco.

MISCELLANEOUS.A French horticulturist declares he has

destroyed the phylloxera by putting hispoultry-house in the midst of his vineyardfor three months of the year when theplague is accustomed to work.

Forty-eight men were entombed by aterrible colliery explosion in the great mineat Lieven, in Pas-de-Calais, on January 15.

Nordenskjold's proposed expedition to theSouth Pole is postponed until 18S7.

The Bank of England has notified thevarious banking houses throughout thecountry that there was in circulation perfectimitations of its notes in denominationsfrom £5 to £1500, and a number of the £50are in circulation on the Continent and inthe United States. The bogus notes are sup-posed to be the work of American counter-feiters.

The British Admiralty has invited tendersfrom shipbuilders at Belfast for the imme-diate construction of six cruisers.

In December, British imports decreased£797,161 compared with December of lastyear, and exports decreased £1,130,999 com-pared with December, 18S3.

The announcement that the British repre-sentative at the Berlin Conference has beeninstructed to accept : the French proposalregarding the freedom of trade in the Congocountry has caused great excitement inLondon mercantile circles.

The British Government has decided tocreate a Minister of Education, and it isprobable Lyon Play fair will, receive the ap-pointment. The new Minister will have aseat in the Cabinet.

John ;S. DeWolfe and Co., a well-knownLiverpool house, failed on January 8 for alarge amount.

Wright Levoy, a lawyer, was hanged inSan Francisco on January 16, for the murderqf . Nicholas Skerrett, a capitalist. Hestrangled his victim to death.

The New York saloon-keepers have passeda resolution to close their places pn Sunday,and then' help the police to shut up thepublic gardens that have generally been letalone.

Dr. William A. Scott, one of the earlierresident Presbyterian divines in San Fran-cisco, died in that city on January 15. Hewas laborious in Biblical research, and emi-nent for piety.

Congress has refused a pension of 30 dollarsa month to the widow of Commander DeLong' of Jeannette fame.

Failing to raise the necessary funds in NewYork to build a pedestal for the great statueof "Liberty Enlightening the World," thecommittee now appeal to the States at largeon the ground that the statue was a gift tothe whole country.

Serious Orangeriots are reported to haveoccurred at Bay Roberts, Newfoundland.

The authorities of lowa confess that theprohibition law in that State is a failure.In the cities the total number of saloons hadincreased thirty-nine over the previous sixmonths, and drunkenness was more preva-lent than ever before.

An army cheat, containing gold to theamount of several hundred thousand dollars,was unearthed at Braddock's Pa., near thescene of General Braddock's defeat, duringthe first American war, on January 10.

A Bill has been introduced into the Ten-nessee Legislature to punish those teachingthe doctrine of polygamy by a fine of 500dollars, and imprisonment for two or threeyears at the discretion of the Court.

British business men are complainingabout the Australian-American mail service.During December seven steamers were slow,while the steamers taking the mails to NewYork were beaten by other vessels sailing onthe same day.

Earthquakes have been felt in New Hamp-shire and New York. On January sth asevere shock was experienced at Tarrytown,New York.

MASONIC.-LODGEWAIROA, S.C,

The regular monthly meeting of Lodge' Wairoa (under the Scottish constitution)was held in the lodge room, Public Hall,Wairoa South, and the proceedings were ofan unusually interesting character. Amongst

I the visitors present from Auckland wereBrother Dr. Walker, ft. W.M., and BrotherH. A. H. Hitchens, S.W. of Lodge St.Andrew. The 8..W.M., Brother J. Slater(P.M. St. Andrew), conducted the businessof the lodge in an impressive manner, afterwhich Brother Hitchens, on behalf of Brotherthe Hon. Sir Frederick Whitaker, R.W.P.G.M., and others, principally members ofLodge St. Andrew, presented to LodgeWairoa a very handsome set out of furnitureand a set of officers' jewels in solid silverbeautifully engraved and finished. A cordialvote of thanks was accorded to BrotherHitchens and those brethren who had beeninstrumental in procuring for the lodge thesehandsome and appropriate gifts. Lodge Wai-roa, although the youngest in this part ofNew Zealand, is in a very flourishing condi-tion, and will no doubt prove a source ofpleasure and interest in the district in whichit has been opened so successfully.

NEW ZEALAND BEE-KEEPERSASSOCIATION.

The quarterly meeting of the committee ofmanagement was held on Saturday at theoffice of(Messrs. H. H. Hayr and Co., High-street. There were present Messrs. L. J.Bagnall (in the chair), Mayo, Brown, Dr.Dalziel, and H. H. Hayr, Secretary,

Messrs. Shadwell and ' Robinson, twomembers of the committee, sent in their resig-nations in conssquence of their being aboutto leave for England. It was resolved totake no steps to appoint successors until theannual meeting.

Mr. Hayr, as agent for the association,reported that he was making good progressin disposing of the honey sent to him forsale, and all first-class lines were realisingthe prices fixed by the committee. Thehawkers were making good wages. TheSecretary was authorised to publish weeklythe prices of honey.

It was decided to hold the annual meetingof the asuociatlon on Friday, the 20th March,to transact the business and to discuss thefollowing subjects after the formal businesshad been disposed, viz., Marketing Honey,Wintering, Spring Management, Foul Brood,Queen Rearing, and Surplus.

The names of persons suitable for judgesat the forthcoming show were submitted,and the Secretary instructed to write toMessrs. Newland, Dey, and Parsons, askingthem to act in that capacity. The detailsof other matters in connection with theshow were considered, and Mr. Bagnall andDr. Dalziel were appointed a sub-committeeto confer with the Secretary in making allthe necessary preparations.

LICENSING COMMITTEENOMINATIONS.

The nomination of candidates for thev 'city and suburban licensing comm*? 11"

closes to-day. The Temperance partv ),taken time by the forelock and nommateTlarge proportion of their candidates nfollowing candidates were proposednominated on Friday for City eJySouth, and Grafton Wards :—

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East Ward.—Joseph Newman n™ ,by J. M. Lennox and J. Hsrdie •

PTBuchanan, proposed by G Rin„' °n

H. F. Binney; T. B. Hill, prop08e7 *?B. Stone and G. Fraser; R. Frv Iby C'by G. H«die and G. Fraser; John $°Bedproposed by C. B. Stone and J m I. °-

SouthWakd. -JosephKnott, ironnS"*"Grey-street, nominated by T. W W F tr"and Edwin Tremain; James 'd* a**builder, by W. J. Parker and Thomas &Charles G. Hill, oil and colour m t̂hjnominated by M. F. Phillips and Sam'iCoombes; James Wm. Carr, Mount Ro.fcMinominated by Richard H. Hughes and WJ. Parker ; David Goldie, timber merchi tnominated by M. W. Beaumont and E. R

nt'The above are the gentlemen who wereturned on the temperance ticket last v

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with the exception of Mr. Knott, who tak''the place of Mr. Herapath, who'has left fEngland. orGrajton Wakd.—George P. Pi erceposed by Graves. Aickin and D. e'm°"Donald; George Holdahip, proposed hGraves Aickin and D. E. McDonald • C YStone, proposed by Thomas Hame'r - JCharles Cooper FA White, proposed hThomas fclamer and JamesPa terson • \vfliam Hunt, proposed by John Robertson aiiJames Paterson. The Grafton Ward canddates are on the ten o'clock ticket"There is but one hotel in the Ward, and thcommittee in office licensed it to sell tilleleven p.m., or an hour later than the hotelin every other city ward.The following gentlemen have beenselected as candidates for the undermentioned wards, Parnell borough, and Archilldistrict :—

North Ward.—F. G. Ewington, RobertNeal, George William Owen, Joshua Robin.son, and George Winstoue.Ponsosby Ward. - James Coupland, JohnGittos, Alfred Osborne Knight, William

McKinstry, and George William Owen.Kakanqahape Ward.—David Gold;.Henry Hirst, John 0. Wilkes, Enoch Wool

and John Morrison. These gentlemen werethe committee for last year, with the excen.tion of Mr. Hirst, who takes the place of*Mr. Philip Herapath, Mr. Herapath havinggone on a visit to Kngland.

Parnkll Borough.—J: F. Clarke, R.Frater, R. Walker, E. Waymouth, CalebWood.Archhill District.—C. Bailey, AdamPorter, JR. Downey, James Radcliffe, f,

Howe.The Temperance programme is: Ten o'clocklicenses, onebar only for each house, and strict

Sunday closing. In a circular the Temperanceparty express "a hope that all advocate* ofsobriety and good order will vote for theabove candidates, and endeavour to securetheir return."

CORRESPONDENCE.

MR. BOOTH'S MISSION,TO THE editor.

Sir,—Kindly permit me to return thanksto "Organist " for his kind letter in yourFriday's.issue, bearing testimony to the suc-cessful efforts of our choir. I would alsotake this opportunity to supply two itemsof information desired in the letter, andfrequently asked for by new adherents toour movement. First, as to the formation ofchoir; second, as to its future. It is nearlyfour years since Mr. Tudehope so success-fully conducted what was known as the "JohnTregenoweth Choir," organised by the Bandof Hope Union. This has since been madea permanent choir, and when in August lastthe Gospel Temperance Mission asked it toundertake the singing at Mr. Booth's meet-ings, it willingly did so; but, feeling thetask was too heavy for 100 members, weappealed to sympathising friends for help,which has been most liberally accorded, theresult being that we hare sustained a choirof some 150 members each evening. - Specialthanks are due Messrs. Tudehope, Cranweli,Pook, and Rotherham for their exertions inconnection with the work of the choir, and wewould accordhearty thankstoall the membersand friends. Respecting the future, I maystate that the choir is engagedupon a classicalwork by Stainer, Birch, Jekyll, Martin, andothers, entitled "Harold Glynde," whichhas been put on one side during the mission,but which we hope to produce early inMarch ; and, with the programme of Bandof Hope and Blue Ribbon work in progress,we do not fear being idle in the future.Again thanking your correspondent,—l am,&c, W. J. Macdebmott,

' Secretary, A.E.H. Union.

THE LATE. MB. SWAINSON.TO THE EDITOR.

Sib,—Many friends of the late Mr. W.Swainson will be, like myself, much painedto read in to-day's Herald the followingwords :—"Not very long ago a colonial cele-brity of great wealth died in the neighbour-hood of Auckland. After the manner of oartime when great men die, his public virtuesand private worth were lauded in loftypaeans in the daily Press. But when big willcame to be read it was found that his agedMaori servant, who had served him faithfullyfrom time immemorial, bad been left only apaltry pittance of ten pounds." Knowingthat you would not willingly misrepresentthe conduct ofan honoured fellow-citizen, nolonger able to speak for himself, I send youthe following statement—Mr. Swainson didnot die possessed of "great wealth," butonly, as I am informed on the best authority,of a little more than three thousand pounds,including the sum obtained for his householdfurniture. To his European housekeeper heleft an annuity of fifty pounds. To hisnative servant he left, as you say, only tenpounds ; but he did so knowing that the re-cipient was a well-to-do Maori chief, and aman not likely to retain long any sum ofmoney given to him. Mr. Swainson be-queathed nearly all that he possessed torelatives in England whose claims to hisconsideration were paramount.—l am, 4c,

February 7, 1885. W.G.A.

The fortnightly meeting of the FrenchLiterary Society was held on Saturday even-ing, Mr. C. de L'Eau in the chair, when Mr.E. R. Watkins, French master of the Gram-mar School, read a very good paper entitled"A Trip from Waitakerei to the WestCoast." This was a narrative of an eventfuljourney which Mr. Watkins made a littlewhile ago, and the delivery was so full ofhumour as to keep the audience merry andinterested for nearly an hour.

In accordance with Maori custom, thehouse and personal effects of the late IsKarauna Hon were burned atParawai.

The b.s. Aorangiwill net a handsome bonusfor her owners. She made the trip in fivedays and nine minutes under the specifiedcontract time of forty-five days. At £5 perhour this amounts to £600.

There are at present twenty-one childrenaccommodated at the Thames Orphanage.

In military operations, the first and mostimportant step is to strengthen your defences. Sowith the human system. In order to fortify it again"the sieges of disease, it must be pat in » sound anap.rfect condition. To effect this end, there is no-thing known better calculated to invigorate thecon"'-tution than Udolobo Wolfe's Schiedam AromaticSchnapps. Tt braces the nerves, tones the fun°"%stimulates the action of the organs, and tets H™machinery of the framein healthy operation.

Lace Curtains.—Two-thirds the n»naprice. W> Lave purchased a large lot of gooda"*""at 40 per cent, under wholesale price to clear andatselling them at two-thirds of usual price, consistugw"Guipure." Scotch, and Nottingham lace, "Ca.~lAnglo-Swiss, and Madras, many of them 4Jr»rd3 i™and beautiful designs.- Garlick and Cran«n. flowFurnishers, Queen-street, Auckland

Novelty in Carpets.— ByzantineCarpet 's a new make, very rich in appearance, »*vj»a gold thread workedinto thedesign, making it P«*<and effective. Garlkk and C'ranwell hare just rec*"**their first shipment, and they have also ltlrncoverings, table cloths, and antimacassars •o^ B

Tapestrv Carpets, from Is lid per yard; Br""l2from 3s 9d; Kensington and Topy Squares, x«%Rugs and other novelties.— and CranwwiHouse Furnishers, Queen-street, Auckland.

Every Englishwoman will rememberhow useful Hudson's Extract of Soap wasw tw «

country for washing, cleaning, and scouring •»«'

thing. You can obtain a Jib. packet fr°m .*i,istorekeeper in the colony. Ask for it N- B:T"i. jbpure dry soap, in fine powder ard lathers ireevhot or cold water.

Arsenic and quinine are not desir* wcommodities to carryabout In one's system, and«.

be hoped that the poisonous ague remedies &*•*§

their day. Ayer's Ague Cure is a sure ..

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ague and all malarial fevers, and is Por'. BC".£i[ordless, leaving thesystem in as good condition eswthe disease was o atracted.

To produce real genuine sleep and cM '

Hike repose all night, take a little Hop Bitters «"

txiog. Look for.

6 THE NEW ZEALAND HERALD, MONDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 1885.

A timely use of Hop Bitters will keep awhole family in robust health a year with bat a littlecost. Read.

Over, two hundred millions of Vanity FairCigarettes were sold in 1883. A splendid showing oftheir popularity.

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Frore's (case, flask, and half-na»k), Asso-ciated Vineyard (case and cask), Asso-ciated Vineyard (flask and half-flask)

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CORNFLOURTANDSTICKER'S AND SAFETY VESTASROSS'S BELFAST GINGER ALE

Tf»RUIT! JfRUIT !

LANDING EX RUAPEHU,CURRANTS, ELEMkSSULTANAS, MUSCATELSSOFT-SHELL ALMONDSJORDAN ALMONDSBARCELONA NUTS, Etc.

ARTHUR HEATHER.

W. & A. GILBEY'S WINES ANDSPIRITS.

All Wines and Spirits bearing W. & A. Gilbey'sbrands are guaranteed to be imported from the placeof production as specified, and the varieties that canbe offered represc it the largost, finest, and bestmatured stock in the world.

Solo Agent:ARTHUR HEATHER.

fnIfPlßpp fill

imWimilmm

G. GOULET & CO.'S EXTRA DRYAND CARTE BLANCH CHAM-

PAGNE.The qualities of these Wines forpurity and delicacy

of flavour are unsurpassed. Hive now thoroughlyestablished their reputation in the London, Americanand Continental markets.

Solo Agent forAuckland :

ARTHUR HEATHER.

GOODS indented from London and New York, andWool, Kauri Gum and Island Produce sold on themost favour terms.

Liberal Advances on all Produce free of charge.

TT7IX LADY JOCELYN ANDVANDUARA :

Cocoa— and Van Houten'sWhiting, Soda CrystalsEno's Fruit Salt, Egg PowderCrushed Loaf Sugar, GelatineLozenges

Golden Syrup, Morton's 21b and 41b. tinsBicarbonate Soda, Cockle's PillsCurrants, Hemp Seed iBottled Fruits, Bottled SaltLebsters, Sarninas, i's and i's (Albert.s)Black Lead, BlacEing

Lea and Perrin's Sauce, Yorkshire RelishSslad Oil, half-pints, pitits, quarts, Morton'sCream Tartar, ArrowrootCANDLES—Price's National, Belmont, Batter-

sea, Wax, Self-fitting, Imperial, Carriageand Night Lights

D.S.F. Mustard, Azure Blue, Sta'chSALT—W. & W. VINE and COARSELINSEED OlL—Raw and Boiled drums and

woodCOLZA and CASTOR OIL, in bulkWIRE NAIL?, assorted sizesWHITE and RED LEAD, Scott's GenuineTHREE-BUSHEL SACKS .

H. B. MORTON.

fi INGER A LE. /~1 INGER A LE.

RINGER ALE.

JOHN GREY AND SONS,AERATED WATER AND CORDIAL MANUFAO

TURERS,Beg to intimate that they are prepared to supply

GINGER ALEOf Superior Quality, in Quarts or Pints. The Pnblio

will find this a Delicious Beverage.Also,

On Hand and to Arrive—200 CASKS OF CORRY'S CELEBRATED BELFAST

GINGER ALE.Eden Crescent and ALBKRT-siKEr.x.

TO SELECT YOUR PRESENTSFROM

IS AT

*]l/fONTAGUE'S -jHIANCY X>AZAARi-TJLOiNTAGUE'S 32 ANCY -OAZAAR

QTJEEN-STBEET, AUCKLAND.

TCTEW CODS ! -VTEW OODS !i-1 EW VJTOODS ! jyEW WOBS !

JUST OPENED.

EVERY PURCHASER DURING THEHOLIDAYS WILL RECEIVE

A PRESENT.

MONTAGUES THANCY T>AZAARONTAGUE'S 1? ANCY -OaZAAR

"VALENTINES! TfAL™INES !VALENTINE PRESENTATIONS !!!

GOODSON'S LONDON ARCADEIs the place in Auckland to select ironi. Whattoore suited ih n something in Sterling Gold orouter (nil warranted) and the cheapest in town—or toselect something useful and beautiful from the largestand most valuable slock in the city, accompanied bywe orthodox Valentine, of which we have a sp endidassortment. We enumerate a few lines, hut inviteinspection of our stock in Abyssinian Gold, Silver-P'Ued.and other artistic Imitation Jewellery. We havelot ar^st and e«pest stock in town to select from.fir„. : Wehavea grandassortment. Kauri Gumornamentsin great variety. The Fancy Goods SlockDp«« w I'11,,' noveltv and variety, and com irisesC««r , Boxes and B »sUets, Drying and Jewelstand', M

°"r £oxe3> Mathematical Instruments, Ink-Album, i C

<!Cases' 10l° Albumsanci Fr*mes> s<**»cJrfcw aps • Pur3e5> Ladies ' and <"""' Hags,

Fir Sto.ftjlove and Handkerchief Boxes. FansDesserl 1"*ra.M

,;DI ' '.Accordions and Concertina?,and Spoon k''-» VVes ' Carvers and Knife, Fo,k•nite^?i)r;^W te-«^Vleg,l,,tly- li,,edcMßS -Electro-plated ?,„', eil and Coffee Sets- Cruets, ™(lwent : Sand Pn t?sf"'' * s Plend ' d assort-merable, Game» 0 °J«el-f?r - Dolls' Toys innu -Toilet Requisites Xm«,

k,?&' ?"••>««. <-'<>"»*». andKocking-hcrse, Chihi««-nd i£d,ay Cards- Crackles.Japanese Goods iS «.?. Vnd Do,»»'P««»bui«to«.

'■Toilet Sets: Vases I",. 'ety: Dinner - Tea, andFlower, under Shades -m'- er60*? V Fruit andas"■»»"•vOyyj-ass :

Auckland, July 7th, 1883.~~~~~

i '

In consequence of Imitations jPfof the Kg

WORCESTERSHIRE f iSAUCE /\

which are calculated to f£§pldeceive the Public, iPS||LEA & PERRINS |Siffhave to request that Pur- iffiMchasers see that the Label iMfon every bottle bears their **£&

Signature thus

without which no bottle of theoriginal

Worcestershire Sauceis genuine.

Ask for LEA & PEPPINS' Sauce, andsee Name on Wrapper, Label, Bottle andStopper.

Wliolesale and for Export by the Pro-prietors, Worcester; Crosse &* Blackwell,London, &c., &c .j and by Grocers andOilmen throughout the V/orld.

Wholesale Agents:Messes. POTTER & CO„Dobham.s!pbkbt

Merchandise. •

WE call the attention of Dealers inBottled Ale, Hotel Proprietor*, and Con-

sumers generally to A SPECIaiLY LIGHT PALEALK. brewed for READ BROTHERS, Bottlers, ofLondon, by BASS it CO., of Bunon-on-Treut.

This Light Ale is designed to meet the growin?summer demand for a'sparnlinz and refreshing MaltLiquor of low alcoholic atrength, and it is confiden-tially recommended to those who, while recognisingthe merits of Lager Beer, still appreciitu the superiordelicacy of flavour and cater tonic properties of themore highly hopped Burton brewings.

The Kale Ale of usual full strength may possibly bepreferred in winter time, and it will not he altered inany respect; while theLighter Pale Alt, which is alioput up in full sized Champagne Bott!o», m»y be iden-tified by the labels uied in addition to the- well knownRed Triangle and BULL DOG'S HEAD ma.ks. Theoutside of the cases containing it is further markedwith a Red Star.

L. D. NATHAN & CO.•WW T?fc

Utli i(ife lifefp- ; & £sr / \a\\ '.§3 HMwiM I Win lim

, K j,

* 3

IS A PURELY VEGETABLE REMEDYFw IKTFJtNAL and EXTERNAL Use,

pain ki i 5 CO ntv*rfailed when usedrASra nl LLXii* according to pnntea direo.Hon* iuolonin * each bottie,lUld isp*rfkctlui\f* evenin the Titos: in «cj,et>ne«d fatm&s*

PAIR-XI LLER Wff&SISMSRDlari-hmn, Dy»'.rt«"'' , Cramp*. ChoJeia.srij all ikrurnl Coaij.'~»*nt: »

a ASif ?f! li£& Ml TITB BEST remedyrAtil At L«L&h known for Sea SlcknoM.Sick H«»rtdr W-U'e, Pain in the Hack or S>klo,HheuiMatlt) 32. and Nouraltriu. „_,-,-,

PAW K, LLER Sfflfflblinca evenly and permanent relief in. all canon orBi'iilmcci Cuts, Sprains, Sever* Burn*, etc.MA 9 21? .t/i II C© is thewell-tried and trustedTRtK $1 iXJtn friend of the,Mechanic,Farmer. **' antcr, Sailor,and 111 f set ail clawcswanting a .ie dirtuo always at baud,anr. safe totut Intern nil •>-

""-Eternally with oertawity

*V^No'funiiv can tfford to bo without Uii« in-valuable remedy in the house. It« price tangs itWithin the roach oi all, and It will, annrHlv i»ramany timoc it* coat la doctors' uLn*- ,

Bald by nil drnj «!•«*■ "<.

PERRY E>AV B© & «ON,PrOvI«»r-i»«ifc ftUUPwarlotors.

CIGARS, CIGARETTES, AND TOBAC-CONISTS' GOODS.

We have alarge Variety, suited to all classesof buyers, as will be seen by the followingLines now in Stock :—

ManillasOrmond Vgvf.y SansFkossard's Vjsvey SansFrossard's Vkvey CourtsFrossarh's Vevey FinsLa Eleccion Reg del PrincipeFlora de Mo daLa Glosi*a, bandsLa Estrklla del SadqueensFlora de CampoSir Robert Pjlkl'sTrabocosLos Heroes ConchasLa Sopkrba ConchasSolidadPartagas LondresPablo y Virginia A matcuresPablo y Virginia EsplendidosLos Heroes, bandsHenry ClaysAqdila I. and Aqdilo l'OroVanity Fair Cigarettes, 10's and 20'sOriental Cigarettes, 20'sDcke ok Durham Cigarettes, B's and

IG'sOld Jcdgh: Cioirettes, S's and IQ'a

10'S AND 20'SWith Every Description op General

Tobacconists' Goods.

TOBACCOS.Venus, S's, s's, 6's, and 14's, in quar-

ters, halves, and threequarturBOXES

Pocket Pieces—Double Thick P.P.and D.T. s's, in small boxes ofabout 20lbs.

Nailrod and Twist, i.i quarter boxesOrion, 14's, in $, i, and J'sRoyal Princes, 14'sOvj-jt the Water Navie?, and Fancy

Work of every DescriptionAromatics—Flower of All Nations

~Victory Rod 1;

~ iMPEKIiLItDBY„ Old Virginia

L. D. NATHANS CO.

T I G H T TTH- 1 N E S.Wo have those In variety, including—

PEN FOLD'S AUSTRALIAN,Consisting of—

CON9TANTIA \

TOKAY (in bulk andFRONTIGNAC f bottleREISLING )

&c, &c, &0.Also,

QILLON'S LIME JOJCK CORDIALSOUTH SEA ISLAND LIMEJUICB (in bulk

and bottle)CHAMPAGNE CIDERGERMAN STILL WINESRASPBERRY AND LEMON SYRUPSARSAPARILLA

&C., &C., &0.

l, D. Nathan & co.

T7"AIPARA /banned tvtullet.

We have this well-known delicacy in regular stock.Put up in one pound tins.

L. D. NATHAN & CO.Agent* for MASEFIELD & CO., Ilelensviile.

THE PUREST SPIRIT IN THE WORLD.

RECOMMENDED BY THE MEDICAL FACULTYFOE ALL KIDNKY AND BLADDER

COMPLAINTS.CHECKS THE DISARRANGEMENT 05" THE

BOWELS.

HAS BEEN THIRTY YEARS BEFORE THEPUBLIC.

BETTER THAN BRANDY OR WHISKY.

L. D. NATHAN & CO.,AGENTS.

r>ISQU.IT DUBOUCHE & CO.'SCELEBRATED PALE BRANDY.

We have always to hand the aboTe CelebratedBrandy, In bulk, caiei, one and (oar itar (vary oldmild), • flaaki, l.flatks, i-flask*, crystal barieli, dooanteri, and S-gallon Crystal Van.

L. D, NATHAN & CO.,SOLE AGENTS.

Merchandise.

T. & S, MORRIN & Ca> LIMI™D»

FURNISHING IRONMONGERS,

Queen-street, Auckland.

GAS FITTINGS. GAS FITTINGS.GAS FITTINGS.

JUST RECEIVED, EX S.S. RUAPEHU, .

A LAK&E SHIPMENT OF GAS FITTINGS, ftc, feo.CHANDELIERS, 2 u»»

CR^m 3CHANDELIERS, 4 lights.

HALL LAMPS. HALL LAMPS. HALL LAMPS,SINGLE AND DOUBLE BRACKETS.AINU uuv

SINGLE AND DOUBLE BRACKETS.SINGLE AND DOUBLE BRACKETS.

ONE and TWO-LIGHT PENDANTS.umasdauuw CORK SLIDES.GLOBES, BURNERS, SHADES, &0.

PATENT WOVEST-WIRE MATTBASSES,MADE FROM SPECIALLY-PREPARED STEEL WIRE.

NEVER GETS OUT OF ORDER. NEVER NEEDS REPAIRNEVER LOSES ITS SHAPE,

The Patent WOVEN- MATTRESS permits the free movement of onesleeper, without inconvenience to another, admits the complete isolation of each sleeper,and effectually prevents depression in the centre of the bed.

Suitable Mattresses in stock for all kinds and sizes of beds.

INEXPENSIVE! DURABLE! CLEAN! COOL I

<J BO 11 i K ma | "ip ll...dh<ar ,

?

SCALES! SCALES! SCALES*!'• A Large Shipment of Scales and Weighing Machines now in,

AVERY'S PLATFORM AND BEAM SCALES.FAIRBANKS PLATFORM AND COUNTER SCALES.

BUTCHERS', PLATFORM, AND BRASS BEAM SCALES.CHINA AND BRASS PANS, AGATE CENTRES, &c, &c.

COUNTER SCALES, all sizes.

TOBACCO AND DRUG SCALES.STEELYARDS, SPRING BALANCES, &<?., &o.

LETTER BALANCES. LETTER BALANCES.

T & S ]Vr ORRIN * H°- TIMITED,

QUEEN AND HIGH STREETS, AUCKLAND

India Elite Men Hose, India Ruler Garden Hose,Hose Pipes, Spreaders, Roses, Couplings, &c,

E. & A. ISAACS(Established 1842.)

GENERAL MERCHANTS,AUCTIONEERS,

COMMISSION AID SHIPPING AGENTS,Queen, fort, and Coinmerce Streets.

IN STOCK AND TO ARRIVE-BROSHWAEK Glassware

Bottlers' Goods Hardware and monger?*"""

Basketwabk JewelleryClocks t -.Leather Goods

Cabinet Goods __Musical InstrumentsCutlery

Painters' Goods and ShifchandlkryCoubware

'—- Perfumery and Patem MedicinesChinaware

Cricketing Goods Pictures

Earthen-war« Stationery

Electro-platkd Ware Saddlery

Fancy Goods, Toys, and Sundrifs Tobacconists' GoodsFurniture and Furnisher's Goods J Watches

INDENTS TAKEN FOR EVERY DESCRIPTION OF MERCHANDISE.

ADVANCES MADE ON BOND WARRANTS AND GOODS PLACED IN OURHANDS FOR SALE.

GOODS EONDED AT LOWEST RATES, WITH EXTRA DISCOUNTS.

MD CO.,WHOLESALE & RETAIL IRONMONGERS

CUSTOMS-STREET, AUCKLAND.

Sole Agents for food's Twine Binder,~ „ for Wallace's Confined Reaper and lower„ „ for the " Monitor" Horse Hay-rate.

Hay-rates! Hay-forks! Hay-scytnes I

Builder's Ironmongery. Furnishing Ironmongery.

PRICES LOW AND QUALITY GUARANTEED

"OJH OTOGRAPHIC. X> u * NO OTHER MAKE.IT IS ASK FOB

°r

° UNSURPASSED CHADWICK'S

*W « m *iffiTsrEsn(«?m > M Uneivallid /^^*^g^o\ Saer Six-Cord

<I « MmSIbS ill coraoN' r(iM§rr*\ cotton

5t § gh S Six Cord). VA \||rgQ « VSI P*H § TaT IT AND Retail.« § JeL Sm- DRAPKBi

a, teSmfc Solo "Wholesale Agents for New Zealand:Send for particular ofjhe New WashingTray. . RGOOD, EWEN & CO.,

Swift's Clinical Microscope, with 1-inch O.G. and AUCKLANDone piece, 555. " ■Kree purchasers of Cameras, etc. dAPfjnOT) «nv «. -a rrr «aFry's Dry Plates, at Maker's prices, by the gross. OAB.U KJ \J 11, bUN, & jb VV JM»A dark room for the use of tourists free ofcharge. 1 Dunedln, ChrUtchurch, and InrercargW. k

Merchandise

■VTOW T A N D I N G

EX LOCH CREE", LADY JOCELYN,VANDUARA,

AND TO ARRIVE—Cocoa, Chocolate CornflourCrushed Sugar, Tate's Chips .

Condensed MilkCcrrants, cases and half-casesSardines, J'a and J'sDates, Braz 1 Nuts, BarcelonaNatsRaspberry Balml, Limejaice CordialStarch, Soda Crystals, Soda Bi-Carb.Whiting, Vinegar, Worcester SauceBaking Powder, E»>g PowderCostard PowderBlacking (D. and M.)HempSeed, Canary SeedRape Seed, LinseedPaper and Paper Bags

TO ARRIVE, PER K*S3A AND LADY MABEL,Eic—

Duncan's Flour, in sacks, 100's, and 60'sMoir's do. do.Green's Hams and Bacon

T. H.~H 4LLftOO "

LOWER QUEEN-STREET,AUCKLAND.

BT SPICIAL ATPOIBtIM*NT»

(Awarded Prise Medal Sydney Exhibition,)

yyxoN's

AA NON-ALCOHOLIC, REFRESHING,

AND STIMULATING BEVERAGE.MAT BE PROCURED EVERYWHERE, IN

QUART AND PINT BOTTLES

Purchasers are c-.utionad against inferior imitations.

OLE AGENT (WHOLESALE) :

ARTHUR H. NATHAN.

MOKE ONLY

WM. S. KIMBALL AND CO.'S

VANITY FAIR CIGARETTES,

Unrivalled for Parity and Excellence of Manufacture.

THIRTEEN PRIZE MEDALS.

Wholesale Agents for New Zealand:P. HAYMAN AND CO.,

Donedln ; and at Christchurch, Wellington, andAuckland

TRON M ONGERY.

JAMES g#

"gLAIKIE,IMPORTER OF

BUILDERS' AND FURNISHINGIRONMONGERY

' (DIIWOT from Manotactumrs),Has on Sale at Low Rates : Carpenters' Tools (Eng-lish and American), Nails, Locks, Hinges, tic, Gal-vanized Corrugated Iron, Kitchen Ranges, RegisterGratis, Marble and Enamelled Slate Mantelpieces,Tile Hearths, Fire Iron and Rests, Coal Vases, CentreVentilators, Slates, Cement, etc.

VICTORIA-STREET.

/CLEANLINESS ! "OCONOMY !

TJEALTH !

SECURED BY THE USE OF THE

NEW DRY CLOSET SYSTEM(ROBERTS' PATENT PROCESS).

SCENTS FOR AUCKLAND :

I Messrs. E. Porter and Co.Ironmongers, Queen-street.

Life Insurance.

aagftakw

THE MUTUAL ASSURANCE SOCIETY |OF VICTORIA (LIMIT*D) FOR LIKE ASSUR-

ANCE, ENDOWMENTS, AND ANNUITIES.[EsTA«LISHRD 1570.] iBONUS YEAR 1885.

Principal Office : 79, Collins-street West, Melbourne'Head Office for North Island New Zealand : 123 and

130, Queen-street, Auckland.Local Directors : j

R. C. BARSTOW, D. B. CKUICKSHANK, E. IMITOHELSON, M.H.R. j

BiKKIiRS:THE BANK OF NEW SOUTH WALES. I

Solicitors : jHESKETH AND RICHMOND. i

The Quinquennial Investigation takes place after the jclose of the present year. j

The stability of this Society has secured to it the ,csnfidence of the Victorian Government, theRail. !way Commissioners in that colony having na-i.ed !the "Victorian Mutual as in Association into \which their employes might with every fetling Iof security become policy-holders.

T. D. EDMONDS.Resident Secretary.

Plumbers.a A M U EL OARKER, |

PLUMBER, , TINSMITH,GASFITTER, BELL-HANGER,

Etc., Etc., Etc.,DEVONPORT

(NEXT DOOR TO THE POST-OFFICE).

BEST VALUEIn the Auckland Province for

GASPITTINGS AND GLOBES

Medical. "--.-'. :«. *

Q N E 0 R ~d7Djcar Friends :

We have some hesitation in addressing; yon In fhamanner following, but hope that it will not be lookedat in any invidious light, when we state that it ii onlyour regard for your health that causes us to do ItWe hare been a Firm of Analytical Chemists formany, many years, and have in the long courses Ithis time manufactured certain Medicines that beingbased on scientific formula and absolute care anilprecision In manufacture have enjoyed a popularityfar in advance of any ether Pharmaceutical Frepara- ,

tions of theday. How successful we have been inthis, is only to note the extraordinary amount of the■alas of oar Haydock's New Liver PilL We haveihopleasure to state that wo have sold

28,089 VIALS OP DR. HAYCOCK'S NEW -"

LIVER PILLS.The reason of this demand is because we find In

_

HAYDOOK'S NEW LIVEP. PILLS - - 1a wonderful and extraordinary combination of ccc«ceDtrated medicine. The Victories of Science-Electric Telegraphs, Steam and Printing—revo-lutionised the whole system of the globe, and madq.mankind wiser and better. So, although there amcountless Pills used for diseases and claiming much a:vto their merit, the remarkable discovery of Dr. Est*dock has eclipsed them all, and has founded &

NEW MEDICAL SYSTEM. IThe Doctors, whose vast doses of fouror fire pills

enfeeble thestomach and paralyse the bowels, mustgive way to the man who restores health sad ap-

Petite with one or two of Ms extraordinary Vegetableills. One or two of DK. HAYDOOK'S NEW LIVER

FILLS suffices to place the stomach in perfect.order.*create an appetite, and render the spirit light andbnoyant. If the Liver is affected its functions are re-stored, and if the Nervous System is enfeebled, it i*invigorated and sustained.

.-" [TRANSLATION.] T* Aykab, Province of Barman, B. I.'

Honoured and Learned Physician: . . . \

The unworthy one who dares to address you and"'come before you humbly in the dust, begs forhiepeople (caste) that you would deign to lookupon their;ignoble miseries and cure them with your Live-giving- grains (Pills). Illastrious one, your mostpotent medicine is life to them and their children,"and til the Drug Bazaars are empty and your Soul lanot in them. This humble petitioner, although he isIgnoble and unworthy to be in your high presence,prays that you will graciouslypermit yourLife grains(Pills) to come to Aykab. To the most learned andwise Phjsician Haylock (Haydock) of High name.Native to the States of America, united in NorthAmerica Country.

Servilely signing for himself and twenty-threeothers, this Petitioner places his sign.

Tkail Fanaibereraxcisl.Carmi, 111, April 2, 1831.

Dr. J. Haydook '.

Dear Sir,— l received your Pills a week ago. Ihavetried them and must say that I never had so much*good done by anything as they have me. I havesufferedforyears with biliousness and have boen sotick at times as not to care to live, but our Pills havecured me. One aired man hero has taken from maonly two of your Pills, andI wish you could see him..Be has had no appetite for five months, and to-dayhe ate a dinner suih as a ploughman eats. I had tocheck him, but ha laughed and said he was treatinghis stomach to a new sensation, for it really was hun-gry. I hand you with this four dollars. Please sendat once, as below, your Pills.

Mrs. Sarah manners,Carmi, Illinois, U.S.

We would fatigue you if wo were to go on withthem, as we very well could do, but the above mustsuffice. '

HAYDOCK'S NEW LIVER PILLSAre the true grains and essence of health, and thegreatest blessing that Science has given to thaworld.

For Nervous Prostration, Weakness, General Lassi-tude, Want of Appetite, and Sick Headache, Dr. Hay-dock's New Liver Pills will be found an EffectualRemedy. '

'

Each vial contains Twenty Pills. Price Twenty-five Cents. For sale by all Druggists.

Any sceptic can have a vial of Pills SENT HIMFREE on receipt of his name and address, for atrial.

n^r_Send a postal card for cony of pamphlet— THELIVER AND ITS MYSTERY." It furnishes valuableinformation to all.

HAYDOCK & CO.,NEW YORK, U.S.

CAUTION !—Druggists are desired to notice thatthe name of J. H. Francis, solo agent, is writtenaorois each dozen packages of Hay dock's Liver Pills.All without this are counterfeits. '" *

P. H A Y M A N to C 0.,Agents :ior New Zealand.

MEDICINB""BEECHAM'S PILLS •*" ~\

; Arc admitted t>y ■jrtL OM /i /&?■ thousands to bowortha Guineaaßox

*C \ -'or hil' ous aiJd ner-§QQ/ \lf*\ vous disorders,such

§2.1, / . \ \,\ as wind andpain in>i'lrl-ntim-rrKTm \-,\s\ tue stomach; sickf /PATENT \ l 1 headache, giddi-:B*9/ nll i m IWlneas, fulness and'I v-Tl PfILLS. iMi swellingaftermeate,S'y_j\

_ JSI dizziness and drow-*—■»•«— ft**l. siness, cold chills,

vS\ /-5?/ flushings of ' heat,\*V&V jf'&Jl loss of appetite,

>^ysv—^—"ZV&S shortness of breath,NJ*>S tiJiStlifcjr costiveness, scurvy,

blotcheson theskin,jjSA disturbed sleep,

nsffi©* - frightful dreams,and all nervous and trembling sensations, &c. Thafirstdose will giverelief in tw.wty minutes. This is,nofiction, forthey huvadoneit in thousands of cases.Every sufferer is earnestly invited to tryone box orthese Pills, and they will be acknowledged to be

-WORTH A GUINEA A®BOX.For females of all ages these Pills are invaluable, 1

as a few dosesof them cany off all gross humours,open all obstructions, and bring about all that isrequired. No female should be without them.There is no medicine to bo found to' equalBEECHAM'S PILLS forremoving any obstruction-or irregularity of the system. If taken accordingto tho directions given with each box they will soon,reatorefomalesofallagestosournlandrobusthealth.

For a weak stomach, impaired digestion and alldisordersof the liver, they act like "MAGIC," anda few dose* will be found toworkwonders upon thamost important organs of tho human machine.'They strengthen the whole muscular system,'restore the long-lost complexion, bring back thekeen edge of appetite and arouse into action withtho ROSEBUD of health thewhole physical energyof the human frame. These are "FACTS"admitted by thousands embracing all classes ofsociety; and one of the best guarantees to thenervous and debilitatedis, Beet-ham's Pillshave thelargestsale ofany patent medicinein the world. >

BEECHAM'S MAGIC COUCH PILLS<3 ©

As aremedy for Coughs in general, Asthmii, DifH-cultv in Breathing Shortness or Breath, Tightnessand Oppression of the Chest, Wheezing, &c, thesePills standunrivalled; arid any one labouringundecany of the above complaints need only try OnoBox to prove that they are the best ever offered totho public for Asthmaticand Consumptive Coughs,Hoarseness, and Oppression of the Chest. Theyspeedily remove that sense of oppression and diffi-culty breathing which nightly deprive the patientof rest. The givealmost instantrelief and comfortto those afflicted with the above distressing and,when neglected, dangerous complaints.. Let anyperson troubled with any of the above complaintsgive Bee coax's Coi:<*n" Bills a trial.

The most violent Cough will in a short time beremoved. 9

ALL DESCRIPTIONS.

SEE OUR STOCKSAT

DBVONrOJITAND

VICTORIA-STREET EAST, AUCKLAND,

CORRUGATED IRON TANKSFrom 35s Eaoh. ■ _

DR. DUSART'S (of Paris) SYRUP OPLACTOPHt OF LIMK.

Phosphate of Lime is the substance most necessary tolife ; indispensable for the formation and nutrimentof the bony system as for the transformation of foodinto muscular fibre. For Pale and DelicateChildren suffering from Loss or Appetite, andsubject to Scabs, Mumps, Eruptions or the Skin,and Deformities or the Legs, Dwarfs Syrup isthe right Medicine. It is of inestimable benoflt toConvalescents, Weak and Old People, andRickety Children, who find in it the CalcareousElements—entering into the Constitution or theBones—and thus enables Children to cut their teethwithout convulsions. Well adapted to Ladies in theFamily-way, Wet Nurses (whose milk it enriches),and to stop Children's diakhhcba.

Sold by all Chemists throughout the colonies,

CiL'Tioy— public are requested tonotice thatthe words "Ukkcftau's I'im.s, St. Helens," are onthe Government Stamp affixed to each box of thePills. If not on they are a forgery.OPrspared only and sold wholesale and retail bythe proprietor, T. Heecliam, Chemist, St. Helens,Lancashire, England, in boxes at Is. Hd. and 2s. 9d.each. Sold by all Drug-gists and Patent MedicineDealers throughout the Colonies. 0*

N.B.Full directions are given with each box.

irroLLOWAi's pills.

Impurity of the Blood.— the blood ba' kept in a pure state the constitution must be weakened

| and disease supervene. These wonderful Pills possessi thepower of removing or neutralizing all contamina-

tions of the blood and system generally. Theyquietly;I but certainly, overcome) all obstructions tending toproduce ill. "health, and institute regular action to

I organs that are faulty from irritation or debility. Thedyspeptic, weak, and nervous may rely on these Pillsis their best friend and comforter, as they act uponthe main springs of life, and thus save thousandsfroma premature grave.

I Complaintsof Women and CnTLDriEN.—The very! mild and painless action of those invaluable Pills re-! commends them to every household as a remedy for; the first departure from health. Any mother, nurse,• or young porson guided by the.directions which ac-

, company each box of Holloway'? Pills has at onesJ available means of checking disease, purifying the

1 blood, and expelling from the system all gross hu-mours. They are indeed, at all ages, the female's triadfriend.

DISOIIDERS OF THE LIVKR WITH FLATULENCY . AN»Indigestion.—Loss of appetite and flatulency areusually the forerunners of stomachic disease.' Thes,famous Pills exorcise the most salutary power on allaffections of the liver, and all irregularities of the

I stomachand bowels ; they restore a healthy function! to overy internal organ, overcome all obstructionsand

cast out all impurit'es.Weak Stomachs,- Impaired Digestion.—

wisest cannot enumerate one tithe of the distressingsymptoms arising from cnfeenlc! digestion, all ofwhich may be readily dispelled by these admirablePills, as they rouse the stomach, 'iver, and every otherorgan of digestion to that he»l*hy tone which fullyenables them to convert all food and drink to thenourii'hmont of tho body— these Pills are thepurest strengthened, and lII* safest restorative tonervousness, wasting, and chronic debility.

<;OUOUS,O'IUM, hsFi;.'ENKAAN'j Sou«: Throats.—For curir/g diseasos of tho throat, chest, and lungs,these Pills have established .'oi themselves a pre-eminently world-wide fame, as they purify the blood»nd regulate its ';iicuiatiou. Covins, common colds,Influenza, bronchitis, sutliwa, p.'curisv. inflammationof the lungs, and oven consumption in its early stages,are successfully treated with this medicine, parti-cularlyif Hollowav's Ointment, bo well rubbed uponthe chest and bacK ni?ht ami morning. i.

Holloway's Pills arc thobest roiucdy known in theworld for thefollowing diseases ~

...; ,

Ague ! Gcu',

- 'Stoneand GravelAsthma 'Headache Secondary Symp.Bilious Com- Indigestion I toms

.

plaints ii''"''- complaints ITic-DoloureuxBlotches on the!Lumbago , , JUlcers ; ■-. ' "

Skin iS;- I Venereal AffectBowel complaintsjW'eumatism I tionsDebility Iiteration of iWorms of alDropsy I Urine | kindsFemale Irregu-{Scrofula orKing'si Weakness, from

larlties I Evil I wliatevercauseFevers ofall kinds iSore Throats | **~ etc \

The Pills and Ointment are sold at ProfessorHollowa v's Establishment. 78,'New Oxford-streetLondon, also by nearly every respectable Vendor ofMedicine throughout thecivilised wor.'n, in Boxes andPots at Is lid.'isfld, 6d, Us, 225. au:i 33s each.

Each Pot and Box of the Genuine Medicines bearsthe British Government Stamp, with tho words."Holloway s Pills and Ointment, Londjn," evpavathereon. > <*' »-•' . ■ . .;.

On the label is the address, 73. New Otford.'street, London, where alone they are n,anuf?c J,"™°».,

tBL Beware of all compounds «yled^H««oway«0 way«Pill. o*,t ni„tw,.n» with ,

•' W»- V«" '*'"•■ m,

HE NORTH NBW^^JgFARMERS' COf OPP.RATIVK ASSOCIATION

THE NEW ZEALAND HERALD, MONDAY, FEBRUARY 9/1885.

Printed and Published by the Proprietors, m »SScott Wilson. Joskph Ijston jv'"~ ff,vAukkd G«oboi Hoeton (under the»ty^ prlntin/sons and Hokton), at theirGeneral Steam *$ U,Establishment, 137. Queen-rtreet, »ndl» «-

Wyndham-sueet, Auckland New 6*"B 'Monday, February 9, 1885.

8Sales by Auction-

THIS DAY,

At Twelve Noon,

PROPERTHSS AT MORNINGSIDE,

• JOHN REID & CO.Are Instructed by the Official Assignee, to offer by

publicauction, at their Booms, 26, Queen-street, onMonday, 9th February, at twelve noon,

THE FOLLOWING PROPERTIESla the estate of J. H. Smith :-

Allotments Nos. 1and 54. with a new Seven-roomedHouse,frontage to New North Road; and allotment,No.Twith frontage to New North Road, and No. 63,With frontage to Western Springs Road.

Allotments Nos. 14, 15, and 16, with frontage toNewNorth Road.

Allotment fronting Morningside Railway Stationwith a Seven-roomedHouse; frontages, 85 feet toNew NorthRoad, and 120 feet to Wolseley-street.

Allotment, part of section 17, 80 feet frontage toWelesley-atreeU

Allotment, part of section 17,106 feet frontage toWolseley-street, with a new Four-roomed House.

Allotment in Wolseley-street, 14Sfeet frontage, witha good Vive-roomed House.

Two Allotments in Wolseley-street, part of section49, 80 feet and 89 feet frontage respectively.

Allotments Nos. 46 and 47, 149 feet to Western(Springs Road,by 199 feet, by 203 feet

Allotments Nos. 7 to 12, with two Dwellings andWorkshops thereon.

THIS DAY,At Ten o'Clock a.m.'

FRUIT, FRUIT.

AUCKLAND, TAURANGA, RUSSELL,NELSON, &c.

To be sold by auction at Arthur's Mart, Queen-street,This Day, at ten o'clock a.m.,

A WELL-ASSORTED Lot cf Fruit -Plums, Greengages, Damsons, Nectarines,

Peaches, Pears, Apples, Lemons, etc

THIS DAY,Noon.

TO THE TRADE.GAS FITTINGS,

GASFITTERS' TOOLS,A SUPERIOR IRON LATHE,

TOY TOOL BOXES.R. ARTHUR

Has been favoured with instruction, to sell by auctionat his Mart (third storey), Queen-street, This Vay

(Monday), February 9th, at twelvo clock noon,BY ORDER OF THE TRUSTEES OF A

BANKRUPT STOCK FROM THESOUTH, Gas Fittings and Fixtures in great

variety, a Superior Iron Lathe.BY ORDER OF THE TRUSTEES OF A DECEASED** ESTATE,�well-assorted lot of Gasfitters' Tools and Requi-

*""■ TO CLEAR CONSIGNMENTS.SO Boxes Tools and Chests.

Now on view. Terms cash.

TO-MORROW.

OPEN SAILING BOAT "ETHEL."

R. ARTHURWfll tell by "Auction at his mart, Queen-street, To-ith* morrow (Tuesday), at twelveo clock,

THE 20ft. OPEN SAILING BOAT"Ethel." together with sails and gear to good

order, galvanised anchor and chain, pi iron baUast,toview at watermen's steps on the morning of Sale.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19,At Noon,

DEVONPORT, NORTH SHORE.

SINE FREEHOLD BUILDING SITESAND COTTAGE.

R. ARTHURHas been favoured with instructions from the Pro-

prietor to Mil by public auction, at his Estate,C"and HoWSaleroem, Arthur's Mart, QueenStreet, on THURSDAY, the 19th, at twelve o clocknoon,

„

1 O LARGE, WELL-SITUATED FREE-J O HOLD BUILDING SITES, having frontagesto Flagstaff Road and Abbotsford Terrace, Devonport,Northßbore, a short distance from the wharf ona eood road adjoining Melrose. The larger portion ofthe^mediate 'neighbourhood is occupied [goodmldVnces are erected. On No. 13 there is a comfort-

•bTh?rffi,n is Pleasant, convenient, and healthy,Commanding an extensive view.

TERMS EXCEPTIONALLY EASY.

ffHiUK VAILE] [JOHN BIPPON VAILE.THIS DAY,

At Eleven o'Clock,

W. & J. K. VAILE,Instructed by Mr. Edwards (who Is removing to the

country), will sell his superior

HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE ANDEFFECTS, consisting of every article in use in

ai>rivatei»elling- Suites,Cnests of Drawers, Bedding,Spring Mattrasses, Iron and Wood Bedsteads, Tables,Hot-water Kettle, Kitchen Utensils, etc., etc.

Also,One First-class D.B. Breech-loader, by Parker,

London.

W. & J. R. VAILE,Auctioneers.

WILLIAM VAILE.] [JOHN BIFPON VAILE.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 11,At eleven o'clock.

W. & J. R. VAILEHave received instructions to sell, on the premises,FORESTERS' HALL, KARANGAHAPE ROAD,

THE ENTIRE STOCK OF FANCY!GOODB,

Consisting of '

Books, Stationery, Pictures, AlbumsCarvedBrackets, Fancy VasesPerfumery, Music,ConcertinasLadies' Satchels

&c,, &c.All New Goods. Just Opened.

W. &J. R. VAILE,Auctioneers and Land Agents, Qneen-street,

Opposite Savings Bank.

WILLIAM VAlLtt] [JOHN RII'PON VAILBTHURSDAY, FEBRUARY 7,

At Eleven o'Clock.

CARPETS.V CARPETS.

W. & J. R. VAILEHave received instructions to sell, at their Rooms,

Queen-street, opposite Savings Bank.

A SHIPMENT OF CARPETS ofvarious makes, direct from the Mills. All new

Registered Patters.

Particulars in future advertisement.

W. & J. R. VAILE.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 13.

THE HAYMARKET.For sale, onFriday next, tinder Bill of Sale,

T ANDAU, HORSES, AND HARNESS.

ALFRED BUCKLAND,.»■**•——."-•— — —^MM

J. & COOHBJLNJS.] [j AS, dacRK.TO-MORROW,

At Eleven o'Clock,

' CUTTER GRACE DARLING.Tor sale by auction, at our Rooms, Qneen-street, To--7 « morrow (Tuesday), 10thIn»t., at eleveno'clock,fIIHE CUTTER GRACE DARLING,

!&■ 1 is tons, with anchors, chains, sails, dingy,cwper pump, etc Now lying off Watermen's Ste, s,

' Sv«« Mrfectlv new and in flist-class order. TheStoM&wrSalST inspected it Messrs.-J. andD.Oxley's, Queen-strew Wharf.

'SAMUEL COCHRANE A T'D SON,Auctioneers,

Sales by Auction.

THIS DAY.

ORGANS, PIANOS, MUSICAL

INSTRUMENTS,m i ■■ ■

W. DOWDEN

Will sell by Auction, at the Exchange Hut, Queen-

street, To-day. Monday, Oth hut., at eleven o'clock,

T AUEENIO ORGANS(Just landed ex Vanduara)

ORCHESTRIONETTES

MELODIAN ORGANS

MUSICAL ALBUMS

MUSIC BELLS

MUSICAL BOXES

PIANOS

tec., &c, &c»

THIS DAY,At Eleven o'clock Sharp,

OFFICES FOR REMOVAL.

OPPOSITE HAYMAN & CO.S, CUSTOMS-STREET.

GABRIEL LEWISWill sell, To-day, at eleven o'clock sharp.

Ct WOOD MOVABLE OFFICES, ON*£i WHEELS.

NU RESERVE.

TO-MORROW.

EX VANDUARA

TjINGLISH-MADE TmURNITURE.

THINGLISH-MADE JIURNITURE.

PIANOS, OVAL MANTELS,

HANDSOME LARGE MASSIVECHEVAL TOILETS,

SIDEBOARDS,

DINING and DRAWING SUITES,

cheffonlers,

occasional chairs,

tables, marble washstands,

music whatnots,

swing looking glasses,

office tables, book tables,

EBONY AND walnut brackets,

hat stands, hall stands, AND

chairs, lace CURTAINS,

mats, hearthbugs, PLATED

WARE, DRAWING-ROOM REQUISITES,

COAL VASES,

TOILET STANDS, MUSIC STOOLS,

CARD TABLES,

*0„ &c., &0.

GABRIEL LEWIS

Has received instructions to sell athis Rooms on the

above date,fAt Eleven o'Clock,

A CONSIGNMENT OF ABOVE GOODS,

Ex Vanduara,

Amounting to

£1,100 WOBIH £1.100OF

NEW AND STYLISH FURNITURE.

■■■■■■ . ■'■■■ ■ "' ■ '' ■" '■-■■! II

MONDAY, MARCH 2.BY ORDER OF THE REGISTRAR Off THE

SUPREME COURT OF NEW ZEALAND,NORTHERN DISTRICT, AUCKLAND.

IMPROVED FARM, RANGIAOHIA,WAIKATO.

The subscribershave been favoured withinstructionsto sell at their land mart, Queen-street on Monday,March 2nd. at 12 o'clock noon, by order of theRegistrarafoiesaid,

ALL THAT FIRST.CLASS IMPROVEDFARM situate at Rangiaohla in the Walkato

District and now in the occupation of Mr. AndrewRamsay. The farm consists of 300 acres, beingbetelallotments 193,195 196.197,* 198 of theParish of Punui, the whole of which is fenced andsubdivided into suitable sized paddocksand is in goodgrass and cultivation. There is a good dwelling,hause and extensive and substantial outbuildings onthTproperty. The Auoiioceers can confidently re-commend this farm atone of the best of its sire In theWaikato. For further particulars apply to theAuctioneers, where the conditions of Sale may beseen,

GAM; PL COCHRANE & SON,Auctioneers,

Sales by Auction.

R. O. CABS,] [B. D. TONES.

TO-MORROW.At Eleven o'Clock,

CARGO OF SUGAR,Ex Esperance, from Mauritius^

B. TONKS AND CO.Will sell,on Tuesday, the 10th Inst., at eleven o'c lock

11 I'RO POCKETS WHITE

"300NTERS AND CRYSTALS,

Ex Esperance, from Mauritius.

B. O, CASE.] (B. >. TONES.

PRELIMINARY NOTICE"

OT. TTELIERS! "

qT. •CTELIERSI.

WE HAVE RECEIVED INSTRUCTIONS

TO PREPARE FOR SALE, ~,

THIS

"CI STATE,

COMMANDING

SOME OF THE FINEST POSITIONSFOR RESIDENCES

ANYWHERE AbWt THE SUBURBS [OF AUCK-

LAND.

further particulars in a few days.

B. TONKS & CO.,

Auctioneers.

R. O. carr.] [B. d. TONE*.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 11.

VALUABLE CITY PROPERTY.

VICTORIA-STREET WEST,

B. TONKS & CO.Have received instructions from Mr. Richard C.

Graham, to sell, on Wednesday next, at twelveo'clock,

O SUBSTANTIAL TWO - STORIEDBRICK SHOPS AND DWELLINGS,

VICTORIA-STREET WEST.Also,

ADJOINING ALLOTMENT (unoccupied)

Both Seotions have frontages of 50 feet each to Vic-toria andDuke-streets, with a depth of 70 feet

Full particulars from the Auctioneers.

R. 0. OARR.] [». D. TONES,

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 11,

At Twelve o'Clock.

VALUABLE FREEHOLD PROPERTY,

QUEEN-STREET.

B. TONKS & CO.

Have been instructed by Mr. Thos. Cole, to Sell by

Auction on Wednesday, February 11, at twelve

o'clock noon,

HIS VALUABLE PROPERTY INQUEEN-STREET, near the AucklandSavings

I Back, having a frontage to Queen-street of 20ft., by a| depth of 81ft. 6in., on which are erected the new

i Block of Buildings of two Shops, occupiedrespectivelyby Mr. Haslett, Chemist, and himself with largeworkshop at back.

E. 0. OARS.] 18. D. TANKS.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 11,

At Twelva o'Clook.

ALLOTMENTS, PONSONBY-ROAD.

IN THE ESTATE OF W. D. CARRTJTHERS

(DECEASED).

B. TONKS 4 CO.

Will Bell on Wednesday, the 11th February next, attwelve o'clock,

4 ALLOTMENTS, JERVOIS -ROADPONSONBY, being Lots 7, 8, 9, 10, of Sub

division of Allotment 13, Section 8 Suburbs, situatedbetween Seymour-street and Shelly Beach Road, andadjoining the Baptist Church, each having a frontage

toJJervols-road of 40ft.

Also,Lots 1 and 2, Section 7, Wynyardton, CoromandeL

Plans can be seenat the Auctioneers.

B. 0, GARB.] [B. D. TONKS.SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 14,

At Eleven o'Clock Sharp. :

ON ACCOUNT OF WHOM IT MAY CONCERN.

BRIG WAVE. BRIG WAVE.

B. TONKS & CO.Will sell on Saturday next, the 14th inst., at eleven

o'clock,

THE BRIG WAVE,174 tons register,

As she now lies at To Kokuru, Wairoa,

Fox "'ft tartieulwi on luuridjy.

Sales by Auction.

B. O. garb.} LB. D. tonks.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 25,At Twelve o'Clock.

BY ORDER OF THE REGISTRAR OFTHE SUPREME COURT.

THE CELEBRATED

TKTAIWERA XTOTED

AND

TT OT qPRINGS,NEAR AUCKLAND, N.Z.

ALSO

rjiHE -sth-airakei JgISTATE,

ROTORUA DISTRICT.

B. TONKS & CO.

Have been instructed by the Registrar, to sell by

auction, on the25th day of February, at Brunswick

Mart, Queen-street, Auckland,

FXIHE CELEBRATED WAIWERA• HOTEL AND HOT SPRINGS,

Comprising about 298 Acres ofFreehold Land. Title

under Land Transfer Act. Large Hotel, accommo-

dating over 100 guests, with Hot Springs, bath houses

gardens, orchard, vinery, and paddocks.

The propertyis situated within 24 milei of the city

of Auckland, accessible by land or water, and is the

only one of its kind in the southern hemisphere, and

where sea and hot springs bathing may be enjoyed.

It is beautifully situated in delightful bay command-

ing some of thegrandestscenery in the vicinity of the

renowned harbour of Auckland, while its climate is

both mildand invigorating.

WAIWERA isalready widely known as a popular

pleasure resort and as a sanatorium celebrated for the |

curative properties of its waters, and is frequented by jthousands from all parts of tho world.

The property, furniture, and goodwill will be sold

n one lot as a going concern, and is a capital invest-

ment.Also,

mHE WAIRAKEI BLOCK,containing 4203 acres, moro or le?s, and being subject,

to the incumbrances.

On this property are situated some of the most

valuable hot springs and mineral waters of the cele-

brated ROTOMAHANA DISTRICT, whose curative

properties are toowell known to require any further

advertisement. The soil of this block is also of a

superior quality to any of the other land adjoining,

and it must eventually become a property of immense

value.

Conditions of sale and all other particulars at the

office of the Auctioneers.

Both these titles are under the Land Transfer Act

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 25,

AT NOON.

! "VTEWMARKET !

£10. NEWMARKET, £ 10yiLLA OITESJ

XTOUSE aiTESi

YOUR OWN LANDLORD FOR £10.

COTTAGE, ORCHARD, AND GARDENSITE 3, &c, Sea., &0., ALL FOR £10.

R. C. GREENWOODHas been favoured with Instructions to cut up and

offer for sale by auction, on the abope date,ALL THAT VALUABLE PIECE OF

LAND, containing about 14 Acres, and having over1000 feet frontage to Brighton Road, and intersectedbya6B feet wide road, running from the RemueraRoad alongside theMasonic Hall throughthe propertyto Brighton Road, and being within five minutes'distance of the Newmarket Station.

Theviews from theland are very good, commandinghe whole of Hobson's Bay, North Shore, Rangltoto

Channel, and thesurrounding seaand land.

WORKING MEN OF NEWMARKETSPECULATORS, AND OTHERS,

This isa rare chance to secure a -sized lot for a

residence site and garden. The land being situated sonear to the fast rising toirn of Newmarket is boundto double itself in value within the next twelvemonths and theterms on which the property will beoffered brings it within reach of aiL

NAMELY:£10 per Allotment deposit on all lots bought for

£100 or less.And £20 perallotment deposit on lots bought for

more than £100.Balance may remain at £7 per cent, per annum for

three years, or £5 per cent, discount will be allowedfor cash.

BE YOUR OWNFREEHOLDER FOR £10.

THERE IS MONEY IN IT."

R. C. GREENWOOD,Auctioneer.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 26.

CUSTOMS STEAM LAUNCH.

E. & A. ISAACSHave received instructions from the Hon. the Com-

missioner of Trade and Customs, Wellington, tosell by auction, at their Stores, Queen-street, onThursday, February 26, at Twelve o'clock,

THE CUSTOMS STEAM LAUNCH,as she now lies in Auckland Harbour.

The Launch will be brought alongside the Queen-street Wharf on Wednesday Morning, 25thFebruary.

For further particulars apply toE. & A. ISAACS,

Auctioneers.

Sales by Auction-

THIS DAY,At Ten o'clock.

EDWARD LEYDONHas received Instruction* to sell, at the Watermen's

Steps, on the above date,

ANEW 16-FOOT OPEN SAILINGBOAT (built by Carr and Son), copper

fastened, -with galls, masts, anchor, ash oars, andeverything complete.

Without Reserve.

EDWARD LEYDON,Auctioneers.

THIS DAY,At Eleven o'Clock.

Dissolution of Partnership.

TO DEALERS, TRADERS, & OTHERS.

EDWARD LEYDONHas been favoured with ins'ructions from Messrs.

Bailey and Gooseman (who are dissolving partner-ship) to sell, on thepremises, at the City Market,North End, en the above date,

THE WHOLE OF THEIR STOCK,consisting of Clothing, China, Crockery, Work-

boxes, Writing Desks, Pictures, E.P. Goods, FancyGoods.

&C., &C, &C.

No Reserve. Must be Sold.

EDWARD LEYDON,Auctioneer.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19.

THE

TXTELLINGTON ani fk/TANAWATU"DAILWAY /COMPANY

(LIMITED).

XAND S A L R

THIS COMPANYWILL SELL BY

pUBLIC AUCTION,

IN THE

HALL OF THE ATHENECity of Wellington,

on

THURSDAY, the 19thFEBRUARY, 1885,AT ELEVEN O'CLOCK A.M.,

mflE WHOLE OF THEIR SECTIONSIN THE

XIITZHERBERT "OLOCKS.

Togetherwith the

mOWNSHIP OF X INTON

AND

SECTIONS.

Adjacent thereto on the Line of the

WELLINGTON AND MANAWATURAILWAY.

The area to be sold in the Fitzherbsrt Blocks com-prises from 18 000 to 19 000 Acres of AGRICULTURALand PASTORAL LANDS of First-class Quality, and Isconveniently situated for access from the settledportions of tho blocks.

Each section has a frontage to a road connectedwith the district roads which lead to the Railway

Station at Linton, seven and a-half miles fromPalmerston North.

The TOWNSHIP OF LINTON and SUBURBScomprise about 550 Acres, and is the site of thestation, fourmiles from the junctionof theCompany'srailway with the Foxton-Taranakl lino. The mainroad through the Fitzherbert Block leads to thestation and the township, and will be the terminusfor the traffic of the district.

The UP3HT PRICE 3 for PASTORAL LANDSwill RANGE from 20i to 30s PER ACRE, and forAGRICULTURAL LANDS from 35s to 60s PERACRE.

The aim of the Company being to sell their landsand to settle population upon the same, with a viewto create traffic, the upset prices have beon fixed attheabove low rates in order to place their purchasewithin the reach of all classes.

The sections will be put up consecutively as toposition on themap, without regard to running num-

bers, so that those desirous of acquiring several sec-

tions, tomake a largeblock, can do so.

The Terms of Sale will be as follows :—

12} per cent cash deposit on the fall of thahammer.

12} per cent, in one month from the date ofsale, and the remaining

75 per cent, by acceptances falling due in three,six, and nine months from the date of sale,with interest added at 8 per cent, perannum.

The Title will be under the Land Transfer Act, andspecial arrangementshave been made with the Com-pany's Solicitor by which purchasers can obtaintheir Transfers at a great reduction upon ordinarycharges.

Flans of the Lands and Schedules of upset pricescan be seen at every Post Office in thecolony, andmay be obtained on application at the Company'soffices, Wellington and Palmerston North, and at theoffice of this paper.

Full information how to inspect the sections will befurnished at the offices of the Company, PalmerstonNorth, where arrangementscan be made by intendingpurchasers, on any day between the Ist and 16thFebruary, to have the guidanceof competent personsto any section shown for sale on theplans.

JAMEB WALLACE,

Secretary Wellisgton-Manawatu Bailway Company

(Limited).

T. KENNEDY MACDONALD & CO.,

Auctioneers to the Company, Wellington,

COMPARE our prices with those of aDyother Tailor in Auckland. You will see the

benefit of paying ready money. — WOOLLAMS,READY-MONEY TAILOR, Sydenham House, foot ofGrey-street.

DRAIN PIPES.- Mr. G. F. Vazey havingdeclared to win the big handicap in theDrain

Pips line, I am now prepared to sell at the old-fashionedprices. Tow» Agent, Thomas Glover, Cus-toms-streetWest.

Sales by Auction. I

THIS DAY,MONDAY, FEBRUARY 9,

At Two o'Clock j

ONEHUNGA AUCTION MART.

The undersigned has been favouredwith Instructionsfrom Mr. Codlin to sell, on the above date, at theExchange Hotel Princes-street,

A QUANTITY OF HOUSEHOLDFUBNITURE, eta, etc, consisting of

18 Chain6 Tables (various sizes)S Couches

15 PicturesBaker's Bench and TroughMirrorChina and Cocoa MattingOilclothSewing MachineMantel Ornaments

Lamp, Window Uartains, Hearth Rug, MovableGrate, upboard, Glass Case, Gold Fish andBowl, lock, Large Water Kettle with tap,Pot Plants, Ladder, Bedstead, Washstand

Muscovy Ducks, etc., etc.

WM. STEVENSON,Auctioneer.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 1885,At Eleven a.m..

TO BISHOPS AND CLERGY, THEO-LOGICAL STUDENTS,

LOCAL PREACHERS, HISTORICALAND CLASSICAL SCHOLARS.

J. R. RANDERSON !Having received instructions from the owner, will

sell by public auction, as above, at Mercantile Sale-rooms,

A NUMBER OF WELL BOUNDVOLUMES, comprising Commentaries by

Clarke and Benson, V .irks of Wesley, Vvatson,Fletcher, Jeremy Taylor, Bishops Hall, Harris, Smith,Home.

Wesley's Christian Library, 30 volumesLi'e of Wesley, by TyermanLi e of C. Wesley, by JacksonLife of Lady HuntingdonStephens' Methodism, Methodist Magaz'*"-JGibbons' Roman EmpireHume's History of EnglandSmollet's History of EnglandScott's History of ScotlandDr Smith's Eatriarchal AgeDr. Smith's Gentile NationsDr. *mith' brew Peop.eDr. Harris' MammonDr. Harris' Great Commission.Dr Harris' UnionThe Preacher anil Preacher's ManualChambers'English literatureLondon Quarterly viewHome's Introduction to Scripture StudiesKobinson's Greek and English Lexicon

The Books will be on view on Tuesday, February 10,Also,

SUITES OF FURNITURE (Dining-room andDrawing-room), Tables, chairs, Wardrobes, Bedsteadsand Gen ral Furniture.

Government Land Sale.

"OUBLIC NOTIFICATION.The following lands will be offered for sale at this

Office on WEDNESDAY, the 25th day of MarchI next, at the hour of eleven o'clock in the forenoon :—

WAIKATU COUNTY, PARISH OF WHANGAMA-RINO • Lot 108. 40a lr 24p, upset price,£l2 7s 6d ; Lot110, 62a lr 24p, upset prica. £15 12s 6d ; Lot 111, 13lalr Bp, upset price, £32 17s Gd; Lot 112,4 8a 2r 16p upsetprice, £12 3s 9d ; Lot 113. 50a, upset price, £12 10s-;Lot 145, 50., upset price, £12 10s ; Lot 368,33a, upsetprice, £8 as ; Lot 390. 68a lr Sp, upset price, £2118a9d ; L t 391, 46a 2r 32p, upset price, £17 10s 9d.

PARISH OF MAR AMARCA: Lot 17, 177 a 3r,upset price, £44 8s 9d.

Raglan County, Parish of Pepepo : Lot 161,19 a3r7p. Upset price, £10 ; lot 171, 314 a3r 25p. Upset

price, £IIS 2s 6d.Parish of Whangape : Lot 85, 600a. Upset price,

£150.Manuka County, Parish of Waiuku West ; Lot

150. 22a 2r 24p. Upset price, £22 15s. Subject to£41 5s for improvements.

Kodney County, Pakirl : SD. Block VIII, Section2, 79a 3r 24p, upset price, £20 ; Block XII, Section 2,93», upset price, £23 ss; Section 3, 202a, upset price,£101 ; Section 4, 166a, lr 24p, up.-et price, £4112s 6d ;

Section 5, 195 a2: 32p, upset price, £9717 a 6d; Section6, 156 a lrßp, upset price, £156 10s ; .section 7, 108 a 2r,npset irice, £54 ss; Otamatea : SD, Block XVI,-cction 27, 96a 3r, upset price, £?6 5s 9d ; Section 28,86a 3r Bp, upset price, £32 12s (id ; Section 29, S4a lrBp, upset price, £3113s 9d.

WhangartiCounty, Parish of Manala: Lot 51. 70a 3rOp, upset price, £35 2s 6d; 8E portion, lqt 52, 48a 3r24p, upset price, £24105.

Parish of Owhiwa : Lot 228, 25a 3r Sp, upset price,£13.

Hokianga County. Waoku Survey District: BlockIV, Sec 13, 15a Or lop. Upset price, £7 12s 6d ; Sec.14,136 upset price, £68 ; Sec. 15, 1< 9a, upset price.£54 10s ; Sec 16, 90a, upset orice. £45 ; Sec. 17, 100a2r, upset pric-. £75 7s 6d ; Sec. 18,163a, upset price,£126. Punakitere Survey i istrict, Block 1.: Sec. 2.97a 2r, upset i rid*. i*B 15s ; Sec. 3,158 alr 27p, upsetprice. £79 6s. Waoku Survey District (WerannaBlock), Block III.: Sec. 1, 147 a lr, upset price, £11088 9d ; Sea 2, 800a, upset price, £150.

Maps of the above Lands may be seen and furtherparticulars obtained, on applica ion at this Office.

The following Lands will be offered for sale at theLand Office, Tauranga, on WEDNESDAY, the 25thday of March, ISSS, at the hour of eleven o'clock inthe forenoon.

Whakatane County, Parish of Waiotahi: Lot 456,1122 aOr 25p, upset price, £280 lis 3d; Lot 457, 625a,upset p ice, £156 5s ; Lot 458, 745a, upset price, £186ss. Parish of Waimaaa: L t 310, 1400a, upset price,£525 ; Lot 311,127 a 2r, upset price, £63 15s.

Maps of the- above Lands may be seen and furtherparticulars obtained, onapplication at this Office, andat the Land Office, Tauranga.

Schedules containing descriptions, etc., of aboveLands will be exhibited at Railway Stationsand PostOffices.

Terms of Sale: One-fourth of purchase money to bepaid at time of sale, and thebalance wi hin one monihthereafter, otherwise the part of the purchase moneypaid by way of deposit shallbe foifeited, and the con-tract for the sale of the land shall thenceforward benull and void. Crown Grant Fee to be paid on com-pletion of purchase.

D. A. TOLE,CommissionerCrown Lands.

CrownLands Office,Auckland, 7th February, 1885.

Tenders.

AUCKLAND HAKBOUR BOARD.TENDERS FOR COUNTERS, OFFICE FITTINGS,AND FURNITURE.

HarbourBoard Office,Auckland, February 7,1335.

Separate Tenders will be received at this Office,until TUESDAY, the 17th instant, at noon, forCounters; also, for Office Fittings and Furniture, interms of plans and specifications to be seen at theKntineer's Office.

The lowest or any tendernot necessarily accepted.Tonden to be addressed respectively "Tender for

Counters "and"Tender for Office Fittings and Furni-ture."GRAVES AICKIN,

Chairman.

A UCKLAJND HaRBOUR BOARD.TENDERS FOR SUPPLY OF COAL.

Harbour Board Office,Auckland, February 7,1885.

Tenders will be received at this office, until TU £S-DAY, the 17th instant, at noon, for supply of Coal,in terms of specifications to be seen at the Engineer'sOffice

The lowest or any tender not necessarily acceptedTenderto be endorsed " Tenderfor CoaL"

GRAVES AICKIN,Chairman.

•jyXARAETAI HIGHWAY DISTRICT.FORMATION AND BRIDGING CONTRACT.Tenders for the above « ill be received until noon on

February 22nd, at our office, where plans and speci-fications may be seen.

BOYLAN & LUNDON,Engineers.

mO BUILDERS.CONCRETE RETAINING WALL, HOBSON-

STREET.Tenders for the above are invited, until noon of

February 13th instant.ARTHUR P. WILSON,

High-street. Architect.

mO CONTRACTORS.Tenders invited until nocn on SATURDAY, 14th

instant, for Alterations to the premises of theColonialMutual Life Assurance Society, corner of Fort andQueen Streets.

CHAS. ARNOLD,Architect.

mo BRICKLAYERS.Tenders will be receiveduntil noon of SATURDAY,

14thFebruary, 1885, for Erection of Brick Wall andBack Offices in Victoria-street.

R. MACKAY FRIPP,: '"" Architect.

mo BUILDERS.Tenders arerequired for a Two-storey Residence by

neon of Monday,February 16.THOS. HOLDER.

Architect,High-street.

TENDERS wanted for Painting and Paper,ing a Four-roomed Cottage.—Apply at Mrs.

Sampson's, three dcors from Wyuyard-street, Grafton*road, between uvea and eight o'clock in the evening.

Amusements. ~~^-

OPERa"~Hq~UWARD-VERNON SEASON.The Greatest English Actbbs<* t't--,

»MISS GENEVIEVE WARD 'Uyt»'.AND

MR. W. H. VERNONThe Celibbatxd English Acro-.'

THIS (MONDAY) EVENI <G*"'

Will be presented for the first time in *„„..,.

sparkling historical com e" UCkl«<-U)6

(Wbittsn Exp issly forMI-s wißnMe. Version, by SydneyGrundy C Udentitled, " wq''

THE QUEEN'S FAVOURITE !Viscount broke

.. Mr. Vnt(His originalcharacter) ' Veex

Ensign Mash am .. .. „ Mr. Moni»«Marquis de Tore/ (FrenchArabs*, "l «°tt«rysudor) .. «. ~ .. Mr C F«„i

Sir John Tyrrell ...... Mr'.HWn

Officer of Queen's Household .. Mr. a' Dii, e?i n<t{Queen Anne ... „ .. .. Miss NellißV ~,Abigail Hid.,. WitwSVSffi*DCCHKSS OP aUBLBOROCOH "-mi--,

Miss Genetiett xc(Her original character.) **•

Ladles and Gentlemen of the CourtAct I.—*'" e Mistress of theKingdom. Ann -mAct 111. -The Glass of Water. Act lvV&Favourite's Fall. -'.-TinTito play produced under direction of Mr W -aVeinon. ' "•«.

FREE ADMISSIONS.During Miss Ward's season the Free List will ventirely stopped, with the exception of the mlml,

of the Press. """nosr,Admission : Dress Circle and Orchestra Run. -

Sta'ls, 3h ; PIT, ONE SHILLING. *"*' "iD >ors open at a quarter past seven; overt*ei. ht o'clock. Carriages at twenty put tenLeader of Orchestra. Mr. Weinberg-.Business Manager for Miss Ward, Signer AqrittAdvance Agent, Liddt. "*-

!"E N Q A GTgThis new and favourite Comedy will be perforataby the Ladies and Gentlemen who luvb taken dim!

the former Parish Hntertainmeots. as welluthc-.iaid of th* Masonic Hall Fund, assisted by '

MR. AND MRS. LACHLAN McGOffANAnd

, MR. J. J. WALSH,Who have kindly given their services,

OnTHURSDAY, FEBRUARY 12th

InST. MATTHEW'S SCHOOL-ROOM,

Which has been specially fitted with the scenery innecessary for the occasion. *' "•*•

CAST:Mrs. Macfarlane (aLowland Widow).. Mrs. McGowaaAngus Macalister(a LowlandPeasant„

£"» Mr. McGowsnMr. Symperson Mr. J. J, w.i t &

Cheviot Hill (A Young Man of Property) ***

Bolvaw' ey (His Friend) .. .. \Major McGiilicuddy |Belindt Treheme >.

Minnie (Symperson's Daughter) .. I AmateursMaggie (a Lowland Lassie) „ .. )Parner(Minnie's Maid)..

Aet Garden of a Cottage near Gretna, on aborder between Scotland and England.Acts 11. and lll.—Symperson's Drawing-room i»London. w

A Choice Selection of Music will b3 rendered by ifullorchestra of Amateurs.A supposed interval of three monthselapses between

Acts I. and 1.,and throe days betweenActs 11.»nd jitDoors open at half-past seven ; to commence a!eight. "

ADMISSION : ONE SHILLING.Reserved Seats, 2s 6d.Proceeds to School RenovationFunds.

BUTCHERS' piCNIOWill be held on

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 11th, 1885,At

MR, DOCKLAND'S PADDOCLAttheTamaki.

The Paddle Steamer VICTORIA will leave £jQueen-street Wharf athalf-past eight a.m. sharp.

Tickets, 2s 6d each for gentlemen. Can be obtainedtill Tnesday, 10th February, from H. B. PollardHon. Secretary, at Messrs. R. and W. Hellabj's,Shortland-street, Auckland.

A BALL will be held in connection with thoabove.Tickets arid 1' information obtained till Saturday, 7thFebruary, from H. B. Pollard.

D U C ES' PICNIC.PROGRAMME OF SPORTS,

To take place at. theTAMAKI on 11thFEBRUARY.

Handlcapper, W. S. Fagao. Starter, J. Fom. JudgeEdwd. Wood.

Ist Pace—2ooydsJHandicap2nd Race—SuOyds Handicap forBoys under 17 yew3rd Race—lOuyds Sick Race i4th Race - 440 yds Handicapsth Race— 250yds Handicap. Master Butchers onlr

» 6th Race—l Mile Walking Handicap7th Race— 150yds Three-legged Race

| Bth Race—2ooycs Hurdle Race9th face— Mile Handicap

lOtn Race—Tug-of-War—Married v.Single.

Entries and Prizes tobe declared on the Course,8. LUSH,

Sec. Sports Committee,1 ——

—***—***' SSSSS—"—"»——■—»

Aquatics.

"OUSSELL REGATTA..The Committee have decided that the restriction

of beam, mentioned in Race No. 3, be removed.W. S. COLLINS, Hon. Sec

Board and Residence.

DEVONSHIRE HOUSE, Robson-street-Vacancy forone or two Gentlemen in this first-

class Boarding House. Permanent preferred.

A RESPECTABLE Working Man canhave Bedroom, and use of Sitting-room

(without Board) in quiet house. No other lodgers ;terms moderate.—Apply at Herald Office.

THE LANGHAM, Jermyn-street East-Mrs. Courtayne (late Claremont House), Board

and Residence. First-class House ; splendid Tien ofharbour ; large rooms for families, 4c

SELECT BOARD AND RESIDENCE inParnell, for Gentlemen who desire a pleasant

home. The house, which is si u&ted in Mason'sGardens, is new and elegantly fitted up. The roomsare 1 rge and »iry, commanding an extensive view.There is a first-class billiard table kept, tint the useof the boarders.—Apply to Airs. Howard, next door toDr. Coom's, Parnell.

FIRST-CLASS ACCOMMODATION ina private family for one or two gentlemen,

or for a marriedcouple, can be obt-iined at Pah House,next door but one to Dr. Knight's, Ponsonby-road. Th»rooms are large and airy, opening on to balcony.Bath, piano, etc. Tramwaypasses thedoor, and onlytwelve minutes' walk from Queen-street

LADY wishes to receive one or two Chil-dren into her familyas boarders. Compel'

resident Governess; healthy locality. Terms moderate.—Address H.F., Star Office.

WATERLOO HOUSE.—Private Boardand Residence, corner of Princes-street,

opposite Government House Grounds, overlooxi»Sthe harbour.

CAMBRIDGE HOUSE— Vincent-street, 3 minutes' walk from Opera Home.

SuperiorAccommodation for Boarders and Vision;Single and Double Bedrooms.—Mrs. Richmond, no-prietress. • _.

RAILWAY Coffee Palace Restaurant andRefreshment Rooms, S3, Queen-street Wbtrt-

Meals from half-past six a.m. to twelve p.m. First-class accommodation for travellers; hot and combaths."VTORTHSHORE— House,Beach-Jj( road.—A Superior Boarding-house for pern*sent or temporary abode. Three minutes from FewBoat to Auckland. Splendid view of Harbour. Scru-pulous cleanliness and everyattention. Terms mode-rate. Under new management.

MRS. DALTON has excellent accoromodation for families situation deUgMfU

overlooking Government Gardens.—Apply FJ?~THouse, Lower Symonds-street,close to Suprematow 1-

WAREWORTH HOUSE, Grey-street,near the top, and convenient to •* m "c*f*_ilMrs. Clow has superior accommodation for sing"

gentlemen and married couples. —

JERVOISHOUSE, WeUesleystreetWert—Superior Accommodation. Double and sing"

bedrooms, lofty and well ventilated. Httogg*"£and shower baths. Terms moderate.—A. W*w*proprietoress. _._

—

BELMONT HOUSE, Upper Vincent;street, near top, pleasantly situate J *?_:

view, centralposition. Mrs. Basten having lately m*jalterations and additions to her P«ml" s'ii«|continue to conduct it a first-class Private bo" 1

Establishment, whereboarders and visitors »■___.on every comfort and convenience. Double <™J|"Jbedrooms ; suiteu of apartments; plunge ana »

baths ; special accommodation for families.moderate. .^^^_—■——^:

EST SCOrCH OILCLOTH.-BewtfJPatterns from 27 inches to 12 WJ "

Bordered and plain.-J. M. McLachlar^nij^Jjej^--SPENCER'S New Guide to the BJ,

Spring* and Lake District, profusely ■»»*#with photographs. Price, 3s. To be had of»" D

sellers. ; -—

PATTERNS of ourCelebrated50s Suitingwith full directions for self-measurero ,

post free to allparts.-WOOLi AMS, K f ADY-M<«<TAILOR, Sydenham House, foot of Greyjstreat.—,

LINOLEUM Company's very JJ'JfSquality, manufactured from pure _»*_7ffbee

3* lid square yard, same good, as chargea e>«48 9d. £400 worth.—J. M. McL»chl»r- —