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New Zealand Times, Volume XXXIV, Issue 5561, 24 January 1879, Page 3

There is considerable go in the sister colony of Victoria. As an instance, —A Ballarat firm have been manufacturing a new kind of engine-packing. On a late occasion they sent Mr. F. Atkinson, a member of the firm, to this colony, to push the sale of their packing. He accompanied the Kotorua ou one of her trips, and succeeded in demonstrating to the satisfaction of Mr. Baird, the chief engineer, that it was good. The latter was so well satisfied that ho gave Mr. Atkinson a letter formally stating that the packing gave every satisfaction, and, we believe, the Union Company have given the firm a considerable order. So much for enterprise.

The returnsof the Australian goldfields, lately published, show that in N. S. Wales during the year there was a falling off in the yield of 30,000 ounces, valued at £112,000. But in Queensland the yield of gold had increased by 3(5,900 ounces. In N. S. Wales the total yield was 97,500 ounces, in Queensland 373,200 ounces. In the latter colony the average yield of gold per individual was 20 oz. 17 dwts., valued at £72 19s. 6d., a totally inadequate remuneration for the labor and hardship enduied and skill employed in the undertaking. We understand that there are about three Chinamen to every European, and under the circumstances, John Chinaman’s lot as a digger need excite no envy.

Valuable Discovery for the Hair.—lf your hair is turning grey or white, or falling off, use “The Mexican Hair Eenewer, for it will positively restore in every case Grey or TIGiUe hair to its original color, without leaving the disagreeable smell of most “ Restorers.” It makes the hair charmingly beautiful as well as promoting the growth of the hair on bald spots, where the glands are not decayed. Ask your Chemist for "The Mexican Hair Eenewer,” prepared by Henry C. Callup, 493 Oxford-street, London, and seld by Chemists and Perfumers everywhere at 3s fid per Bottle.—fAnvT. Holloway’s Pills.—Nervous Debility.—Persons who feel weak, low, and nervous may rest assured some serious ailment is looming in the distance, against which instant action shonld be taken. Holloway’s pills present the ready means of exciting energetic action on the liver, liberating accumulated bile, and lifting at once a load from the spirits and expelling a poison from the body. This simple and natural method of remedying the first tendency to disease gives present ease and ensures future safety. The pale, and all those who are losing flesh, should try these Pills, which are especially useful when the digestive or other functions are imperfectly performed and demand immediate correction, or in after years neither mind nor body will be well developed.

Funeral Notices THE Funeral of the late Mr. Alfred George Bertie Willoughby will leave his late residence, Willis-street, on SATURDAY, the 25th INSTANT, at 3 p.m. Friends are invited to attend. GASCOINE & PARSONS, Undertakers. ■ "MU... I ■ J" 1 Public Notices WELLINGTON HIGHWAY TRICT. DEVALUATION NOTICE. TAKE NOTICE.—The Valuation List for the year 1879-80 is now open for inspection at the undermentioned places. All objections thereto must be ’ left at the Resident Magistrate’s Court on or before the fifteenth day of February, addressed to the Assessment Court, and a copy of every such objection must be left at the Highway Board Office, not less than seven days before the next sittings of the said Assessment Court. Ward No. I—Toli-house, Kaiwarra. Ward No. 2—F. Bills’ store, Pahautanui. Ward No. 3—T. Birt’s store, Lower Hutt. Ward No. 4—R. Dick’s house, Wainuiomata. Ward No. 5 —T. Robertson’s baker’s shop, Hutt. Ward No. 6 —T. Birt’a store, Upper Hutt. By order of the Board. HENRY DAMANT, Valuer. THE GO VERNMENT OF NEWSOUTH WALES requires the services of thoroughly efficient ENGINEERING SURVEYORS, who have been accustomed to traverse, take trial levels, stake out permanently, and complete contract sections ; and also of competent ENGINEERING and ARCHITECTURAL DRAFTSMEN. Applications, with testimonials, to be addressed to the Engineer-in-Ohief for Railways, Sydney. JOHN WHITTON, Eugineer-in-Chief. Railway Department, Sydney, January 3, 1879. gPEO IA L NOTICE TO INTENDING INVESTORS IN THE FIFTY MAGNIFICENT VILLA SITES ON THE TERRACE, &c., FOE SALE BY rjl KENNEDY MACDONALD & CO., ON THE 27th INSTANT. DRAIN AND WATER PIPES ABE LAID IN DIXON-STREBT AND FOOT OF MACDONALD CRESCENT, So that every Purchaser can rely upon A FIRST-CLASS WATER SUPPLY AND FIRST-CLASS DRAINAGE. For full details, see auction advertisement on another page. WELLERS ON THE FLAT .'—How long will yon suffer from Bronchitis and aU its evils ? Go and buy a Section on Mr. Hunter’s Old Acres, and live for many happy years. THE Crew of the Dolly jVarden challenge the crew of the Torpedo to Row the Course that was pulled on Anniversary Day in the Boats that were entered for the Inrigged Race, or in Outriggers if they like, for £25 or £SO. If challenge is accepted deposit to be paid at Berg’s Hotel. W. T. TAYLOR. 0 T 1 C E Having resigned my appointment as Resident Government Surveyor for Taupo, Rotorua, Hot Lakes, and Maketu Districts, I am commencing practice as qualified Surveyor, Licensed Interpreter, and Negotiator for acquirement of Native Lands. Temporary address —Post Office, Tauranga Bay of Plenty. E. C. L. REAY, Licensed Interpreter and qualified Surveyor. MEN IN BUSINESS.— How long will you coop yourselves and families up in your places of business on the Quay ? The day of small things is over. Extend your premises, and live on the busy, healthy hill side. Buy a lot on the 27th instant on the Terrace.