The Evening Star.

Vol. lII.—Jo. 726.1

AUCKLAND, N.Z. : SATURDAY, MAY 11, 1872.

[PRICE ONE PENNY.



«a f^i OLEEN CROWN %^^k vT FORIHE THAMES WISSS^ The Table. Leaves Auckland : Eury Monday, Wed nesday, Thursday, Frida} and Saturday, at 11 o'clock forenoon ; e^ry Tuesday at 10 o'clock morning. Leates Thames : Ever] Monday, Wednes day, Thursday, and Frclay, at 4 o'clock afternoon 5 Saturday, at I o'clock afternoon j every Tuesday, at 5 o'clock afternoon. (KirNoTE. —Tickets sold on the Wharf in Auckland, and on the "Wharves at Tararu and Grabamstown. Any passenger found on board without a ticket will be charged double fare. Fares—Saloon, 7s. 6d. Steerage, ss. Light freight, Bs. per ton ; Sheep, Is. each. J. S. MACFARLANE, Agent. « Q TEAM TO THE THAMES. Vp^flOAS^ Carrying Passengers and Cargo. The ps ENTEBPEISE No 2, Captain Scon, will leave this week as under — Monday, 13th May, at 11 o'clock night Wednesday, 15th May, at 11 o'clock night Friday, 17th May, at 6 o'clock evening. Also p. s. LADY BOWEN, Captain Adams, -will sail asunder :— Tuesday, 14th May, at 10 o'clock night Thursday, 16fch May, at 11 o'clock night. J. MORTON, A gent. Cochrane's Buildings, Fort street. m "DOYAL ALFRED FOR Jj^|k XL COROMANDEL. "3js3?*&3§»g|iifr Auckland to Coeomandei. Monday, 13th May, at 1.30 o'clock p.m. Tuesday, 14th May, at 10 o'clock a.m, COBOMANDEL TO AUCKLAND. Saturday, llth May, at 1 o'clock p.m. Monday 13th May, at 7 o'clock p.m. Tuesday, 14th May, at 2 o'clodk p.m. Freight, 10s per ton. Fares —Cabin, 8s ; Steerage, ss. SSif?" Shippers are requested to send their cargo not later than one hour before the ad vertised time of sailing. .^gsi^S* QTEAM TO THE Jm/m\TMi h Thames. Cabbting- Passengebs & Cabgo. Ihe favourite p.s. DUKE OF EDINBURGH ■will leave as follows :— Fbom Auckiand. Friday, May 10, at 6 o'clock evening Saturday, May 11, at 6 o'clock evening, Feom Geahamstown. Saturday, May 11, at 10.30 o'clock morning E. G. SMITH, Ageat, Auckland ; EDWIN BINNEY, Agent, Grahamstown. -L> TflOR HOKIANG-A. The Schooner agHH£ ' HEKA.LD, Captain James McKenzie, will sail as above on or about MONDAY, the 13th May. ' For freight or passage apply to J. S. MAOFARLANE. T7IOR EUSSELL, W4NGA- Jj ROA, AND MANGQ CALidua at Wangauei Heads n? Sujficient Inducement Opfees. GOVERNMENT STEAM POSTAL SEK.TIOE. The fine p.s. COMERANG Will on- and after Friday, the 10th instant, leave as follows : — Auckland, every Friday, at 4 p.m., for Bussell. Russell, every Saturday, for Wangaroa and Mangonui. Mangonui, every Monday, at 10 a.m. for Wangaroa. Wangaroa, every Monday, for Russell. Bussell, every Tuesday at noon, for Auck land. For freight or passage apply to ALFRED BUCKLAND, Auckland, May 1, 1872. ~^ AIfSTEALASIAJSr _2jjv^^ jCJL STEAM NAVIGATION «S®s«fcnK«^ CO.'a FIRST-CLASS STEAMERS, Under engagement to connect with »^«K«SS^Bf& the UNITED STATES, NEW ZEA LAND AND AUSTRALIAN MAIL STEAMSHIP LINE. SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE, Transhipping to any Australian Port by the A.S.N.. Co.'a Steamers. The splendid steamship CITY OF MELBOURNE, F. Mooes, Commander, will be despatched for above ports with the English Mails, Passengers, &c, upon arrival of Nevada, due Monday, 20th instant. For particulars of freight or passage apply to H. M. JERVIS, Agent. .«, -v j*. OVERLAND ROUTE TO aa^^^^Vj ENG-LAND. The United States, New Zeat.and, anb AiraTEAiiiA Mail Steamship Line. FOR HONOLULU, SAN FRANCISCO, NEW YORK, AND LIVERPOOL. Under Contract with the New Zealand Go vernment for a Four-weekly Mail Service. The magnificent steamship STEBRASKA, 2,143 tons register, I. HABDINO-, Com mander, is appointed to leave Auckland for Honolulu and San Francisco on THURS DAY, May 16. . For freight, passage, and all particulars, apply to HENDEBSON & MACFAB^ANE,



""k^k QTEAM TO COROMAN assiwtjHk^v i^ DEL. ' " BEGTJLAB TRADER. I Thop.e. CHALLENGER. will leave as follows: — Saturday, May 11—Leaves Gtrahamatown at 10 a.m. ; Ooromandel for Grahamstown, 2 p.m. Freight, 10s per ton. Fares between Ooromaudel and Auckland, 63. and ss. ANDERSON & ELLIOT, Agents, Qneon street Wharf. FOR RUSSELL, WANG-A -ROA, AND MONGO ■ <siilsiiwsl!s§sr In consequence of the non arrival of the p.s. COMERANGfrom Russell, she WILL NOT leave Auckland for that Port until TO-MORROW (Saturday), the 11th instant, at 4 p.m. ALFRED BUCKLAND, Agent. May 10, 1872. .n.- T^OR NAPIER, WELLING «lbs|?|^Jj TON, LYTTELTON, AND U.5.,N.Z., & A. M. S. S. LINE. The Splendid Steamship NEBRASKA, 2,143 tons Register, will leave Auckland for the above ports immediately on arrival from Honolulu. For freight or passage apply to HENDERSON & MAOFARLANE. AUCKLAND EDUCATIONAL SOCIETY LADIES' SCHOOL. MISS TURNER having made arrange ments for conducting the above School on her own responsibility, hopes by her per sonal attention and the superior educational advantages offered to her pupils, to secure a continuance of the liberal support afforded to the school whilst under the direction of the A.E. Society. No alteration in the fees or Educational staff. The second Term of 1872 will commence on April 11th. Wellesley street, April 2, 1872. HILL, EENTON & HTTLBEET, WHOLESALE & RETAIL, HAT AND CAP MANUFACTURERS. Queen street, opposite Bank of New Zealand, A.iW VICTOEIA STEEET, Next the Royal Mail Hotel. Hats and Caps op every Descbiption Made to Obder. W. B E A .L, rpiNSMITH and New and Second-hand J_ Bookseller. Circulating Library. Books Bought, Sold, or Exchanged. Libraries Supplied on Liberal Terms. A Large Assort ment always on Hand. Wellealey street East, next Dyson's. EL WIN B. DICKS ON, LICENSED LAND BROKER, Under Land Transfer Act, 1870, Draftsman, Illuminator, &c, Land and House Agent, 12, Vailes' BxjiijDlKgs, Wyndham steeet. VICKEES & DAVIES, LICENSED SHAREBROKERS. No. 7, Ik sir ban c c Buildings. J MAXWELL, Family Butcher, 55, • "Victoria street. ED. SOLOMON, Cordial and Liqueur Manufacturer, Bricklayer's Arms, Chapel street. JAMES BUTCHER, (BARTER, Contractor, &c, Goods cleared \j and delivered from ships on the shortest notice. Ballast supplied. J TONS ON GARLICS, • Shabebbokeb, Shortland street, Auckland. Established 1866; T AMB'S BISCUIT, £21 PER TON. MR. X S: MACFARLANB, Ag-ent. WJ\ HU N T AND CO. • Auditobs, Mining Investment, and Land Agents, 50, Queen stbset. SA M U E L M O E G- A N , LAND, ESTATE & COMMISSION AGENT, Alexandka, Waikato. -^ c • HILL , LICENSED SHAREBROKER, NO. 22, INSURANCE BUILDINGS. "RICH AED G- AELI CX, J\> LICENSED SHAREBROKER, No. 9 Insubance Buildings. NOTICE! NOTICE! J. BOEL ET, BOOT AND SHOEMAKER, Newmabket. Men's Watertights to measure, 13s. 'Eke trade and storekeepers supplied lbj\ the j dozen. j . 4XI MADE ON THE PREMISES,



FRED. LOVEROGK & CO. ARE SHOWING NEW AMD SEASONABLE DEAPEEY AT THE CITY HALL, QUEEN STREET. NEW DRESSES, WINCEYS, FRENCH MERINOES, A Lot op New Skibts, Etc. LADIES' WATEEPEOOF CLOAKS, From 83. lid. Rich New Jackets. JUST OPENED", New G-loves and Hosiery- Dolly Varden Ties aud Scarfs Silk Fringes and New Trimmings Cheap Corsets Fashionable New Collars and Sleeves Sets Chernisetts and Lace Goods Cambric Handkerchiefs Family Drapery Caliaoes, Linen Q-oods, Flannels Blankets, from ss. 6d. SELL ING OFF !! UNDER COST! Men's and Boys' Clothing Hats and Caps Cheap New Shirts, Collars and Ties. FRED. LOVEUOGK & CO., CITY HALL, QUEEN STREET. NOTICE ! NOTICE ! ! JAMES HIGGINS (OF THE LATE FIRM OF SMITH & HIGGHNS,) T> ESPEOTFULLY informs his friends and JC\> the public generally that he carries on the TAILORING BUSINESS in all its branches as usual. J. H. takes this opportunity to return his thanks for past support, and pledges himself to give the same attention and satisfaction to his customers as he has hitherto done, and trusts by his style of "Workmanship, and fit guaranteed, to seccure a still further share of public patronage. Observe the Address:— JAMES HIGGINS, OPPOSITE ME. GITTOS'S GRINDERY STORE, WYNDHAM STREET, ~~~ J. A. POND, HOMOEOPATHIC CHEMIST, 63, Queen stbeet (theee doobs above the bank of new zealand). EX CITY OF AUCKLAND, the Latest Editions of Homoeopathic Domestic "Works. Medicine Cases, in -Walnut Wood or Morocco, containing from 12 to 44 Remedies, fitted with tinctures, pilules, or globules. . Neave's Farinaceous Food for Infants. This fooo has been specially recommended by the faculty. Homcepathic Tincture of Camphor,' Arnica of the best quality, and External Tinctures of all kinds on hand. Homoeopathic Medicines in every form and attenua tion may be obtained, the following testimonial of of which will be sufficient to prove their value. "Having examined and used the, medicine Mr. Pond has in stock during the past 12 months, I can confidently recommend them as being perfectly pure, and prepared according to the rules of the British Homoeopathic Pharmacopoeia. "(Signed) F. A. Habtbiann, M.D." M. i! LEERS. j Accountant, Auditor, Abbiteatoe, Li censed VioruAtiiEEs' Agent, and Hotel Bbokeb. 74, Q U EBN- STREET, Over the Office of the D. S. Cross. Jf.B. —A complete Register kept of all Hotels in the Market either for Sale or to Let. i Companies Books Audited, Estates Wound Up,' Valuations made, and Inventories taken \ ■with promptitude. ASFHALTING. THE undersigned having completed a specimen of Asphalt Pavement in Wyndham street, is prepared to Lay Down Asphalt, and to guarantee its permanence for terms of years; and at the lowest c&sfc consistent with thorough -workmanship. r Orders addresed (temporarily) jto ; the Serald office will receive prompt attention.'. 1 JOHN MORRISON,



£?. & J. R- VAILE guarantee all Widths, Sizes and Prices quoted by them, absolutely connect. S. & J. R. VAILE, Queen street. Men's Paget Coats, superior style and quality, 355. S. & J, R. VAILE, Queen street. Boys' Knickerbocker Suits, only Bs. 6d. the Suit S. & J. R. VAILE, Queen street. Men's Tweed and Cloth Suits of all kinds, very cheap. S. & J. R. VAILE, Queen street. Boys' Zouave Suits, Stout Tweed, only 15s. S. & J. R. VAILE, QuEEN STREET. Men's Waterproof and other Over-Coats, cheap. S, 8c J. R. VAILE, Queen street. Boys' Pilot Over-Coats, good and cheap. S, & J. R. VAILE, Queen street. Men's Fashionable Tweed Trousers and Vests, only 17s. 6d. S. & J. R. VAILE, Queen- street. Boys' Naval Suits, very superior quality, only 255. S. & J. R. VAILE, Queen" street. Men's Silk and Satin Scarves, new styles, from Is. 3d. each. S. & J. R- VAILE, Queen street. Boys' Inverness Capos, very cheap. ~ S. & J, R. VAILE, Queen street. Men's all-wool Crimean Shirts, only 4s. 9d. S, & J. R. VAILE, Queen street. Boys' Shirts, Collars, Ties and Hosiery, cheap.



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SCOTTISH COMMERCIAL INSURANCE COMPANY. Capital—ONE MILLION STERLING. The Shareholders numher about 500, most of whom are both wealthy and influen tial. Losses under policies issued by the Com pany will have prompt attention. Payments in cash, hora or at home at the option _of the assured. Claims arising from EXPLOSION OF GAS in buildings on which the Company havo Insurances will be admitted. LIFE DEPARTMENT. The rales of premium Lave hfinn calculated with great cave; th;y will be foimd both moderate and equitable, and will in mo3t cases compare favourably with those of other offices. The Life Fuuds are kept in every way distinct from those of the Fire Branch. j AGENT 3 : PREECE AND GRAHAM, Vaile's Buildings, Queen street, Auckland. Cyf\ PIECES of Black Velveteen, from j£\J 3s. 6d. per yard. J. Cosgrave & Co. T. & H. COOKE Beg to announce that they have this day recommenced Business as CABINET-MAKERS, UPHOLSTEREES, &c, &c, and now offer for sale a NEW AND VARIED ASSORTMENT OF ENGLISH AND COLONIAL-MADE FURNITURE, AT THEIR PREMISES, No. '5 7, QTJ.EEN-STT&EET, (Two doovs below the Bank of New Zealand). Auckland, May 1, 1872. Tji X BELLA MAX Y. On Sale at the Tastnanian Seed "Warehouse:— Silver Skin Potatoes Quicks Kidney Potatoe3 G-ooseberry Trees Rye Red Currant Trees Tares Apples Grey Peas , Pears Onions Bulbs (assorted) And a Large Collection of New Garden Seeds, &c. H. LIPSCOMBE, ••• 130, Queen street. NEW ZEALAND STEAM COFFEE MILLS. [Established 1864.] DSIEPHENSON AND 00 • Have on hand and for Bale: — Coffees —Raw and Roasted, Plantation, Ja?a, Native, in bond and duty paid Coffee, packed in lib, 21b, 41b, 61b, ,71b, 121b, 141b, 281b, and 50lb tins Peppers, black and white, whole or ground Peppers, packed in Jib tins and upwards Peppers, Cayenne, loz cruetß and bulk ; Mustard, Coleman's ilb, lib, and 71b tins Curry Powder, Morton's, Crosse & Blackwell's and Bengal, in Jib and lib bottles Chocolate and Cocoa, Fry's, Taylor's, and Epp's •■■■■ ■■■ Chocolate, French, lib packets . ,:'. Arrowroot, lib and 71b tins wi < Nutmeg, whole or ground, in tins or bulk Cloves do do' vda Ginger I do , do .....do Carraway do do do : Cinnamon do do do • Pimento , do ; do : do Mixed Spice's, in loz packets, plain and fancy boxes Mixed Spico, in tins, assorted Bizes Essence of Lemon and Assorted Essences 6-round Rice, in tinfoil packets Chicory, Barry's, Lame's, and Colonial D.: STEPHENSON & GO., WHOLESALE COFFEE AND SPICE j, •-- MERCHANTS,- ■' ■' '" [ WTJWHAM STBEETj 4XJOKX.AN3).



I \ TJSTRALIAN MUTUAL PROVIDENT J\. SOCIETY. Established 1849. FOR MUTUAITIIFE ASSUR ANCE &c. NEW ZEALAND BEANCH. Head Office : Wellington, Local Boabd of Dieectobs. Hon. C. J. Pharazyn, Esq, M.L, 0, Chair man Hon. William Fitzherbert, Esq, M.H.R., Deputy Chairman A de Brandon, Esq, UK The Hon Morgan S. Grace, MD., M L 0 Goorgo Hunter Esq, M H B. AtTDITOBS. Thomas Buchanan, ESq Joe Dransfield, Esq Medical Officer. Alexander Johnson, Esq BANKEE9. The Bank of New Zealand Th.9 New Zealand Branch of the above Society is now estiblished, and is prepared to carry on business in their branch officesj Grey street, Wellington. Prospectuses, showing the present state and progress of the Society, and forms of proposal, may be had, on application to any of the agents or at the head office as above. JOSEPH DYER, Resident Secretary. Agent for Auckland — Henry GiLJmLAN, '7, Queen street. Medical Referee — T. B. Kendeedine, Snrgeon. PISHEE & CO., TTTHOLESALE, Shipping, and Family VV Butchers, Queen street, .Corner of Darham street, Auckland. Poultry of all kinds dressed to order. Prime Smoked Tongues, Home cured Bacon. Corned Beef on Sale, in large quantities. N.B.—Dealer in ganie. Live Pheasants forwarded to all parts of the colonies upon receipt of order. Families -waited on in town or suburbs. pIITY BOARD REGULATION. "No Stock shall be driven through the City of Auckland between the hours of 8 in the morning and 10 at night." THE ORAKEI LANDING, At the entrance of the harbour, is now ready i for the Landing Stock, and a person at all times present to receive them. ALFRED BUCKLAND. LYCEUM SCHOOL, ■ East, Weli<esley street, /CONDUCTED by Me. Compton, Trinity \J College, Dublin. Terms :—Monthly, in advance, 10s. 6d« An Evening Class meets on Monday, Wed nesday, and Friday. Hours, from 7to 9. WANTED KNOWN,.—Just opened out, .ex Naomi, at Coombes' Clothing Mart, 80, Queen street:— The Alma Hat The Lome Hab The Sectional Hat The Charlie Hat. All fashionable styles, and the newest thing out NOTICE ! WAVEELEY HOTEL, QTJEEN" STREET. SAM YOUNG, Pbopbibtoe. . . - riIHE Upper Bar and Luncheon Rooms JL are NOW OPEN for the convenience of customers, WANTED KNOWN.—Just received and opened out—•' The Bismarck Hat The New Baltic Shivt The New .Reefer Jacket • - The New Tweed Shirt. ' • S. Coombes, City Clothing Mart, 80, Queen street. BONES! BONES!! BONES! BOUGHT in,any quantities, for cash, at the JTreeman'i Bay Bpge Mills,



1 f~\f\ PIECES Winceys, purchased IXJ\J before the rise, 6Jd. per Yard. J. CosaBAVE & Co. JUST OPENED, EX CITY OF AUCKLAND AND CADUCEUS. JOHITsMITH, 230, QUEEN STREET, | I AS much pleasure in informing the public -*-*- of Auckland and its vicinity, that he has Opened a " LAEGS & CHOICE ASSORTMENT OF GENERAL DRAPEEY, Consisting of Silks, by the yard; ditto by the dress; also, a large Stock of New and Choice Dress Material, HOSIERY HABERDASHERY MANCHESTER GOODS. A large stock of Winceys in all shades bought a job 40 per cent, below the usual price. A large quantity of Blankets very cheap. A large quantity of Flanneis at the same low rates. Paisley Shawls ■ Black Llama Shawls Scotch Tweeds Cbimean Shietings. THE FURNISHING- DEPARTMENT IS REPLETE WITH THE FOLLOWING- • ARTICLES :— Printed Damask Covers Brinted Cloth, ditto Velvet Pile ditto Kidderminister, Brussels Tapestry, Velvet Pile and Felt Carpets Door Mats in Wool and Coir Hearth Rugs Stair Carpets.. Men's, Youth's and "Boys clothing of every discription unusually cheap. J.S. invites an early inspection as he is determined to clear out at very Low Prices to meet the times. February 19th, 1872, SEASONABLE JACKETS. ENNISKILLEN- HOUSE, VICTORIA STEEET. WILL I A M EYEE HAS Purchased cheap—One Case of Ladies' Jackets, which he offers to the public it less than half-price, consisting of —Irish Frieze Jackets, "Witney do., Beaver do., Hippie do., Astrican io., etc., etc., in a great variety of styles and shades, at fs 6d each. 2 cases of. Children's Winter Hats (trimmed), from Is, 2s, and 2s 6d each. 1,000 yards 33-inch Mexican Grey Calico, slightly damaged, at 6d per yard. 500 pairs heavy Mole Trousers, at 5s 9d per pair 2,000 yards heavy Winceys, at 3d per yard A large lot of Feathers and Flowers to be sold cheap 500 Scarlet and White Skirts Holland and Diaper Pinafores, 2s, 2s 6d, and 3s each. ALL KINDS OF SECOND-HAND : FURNITURE BOUGHT, SOLD, OK EXCHANGED AT ~..' S. C. SMITH'S fTENERAL FURNISHING UT WAREHOUSE, Corner of • , HOBSON AND YICTOBIA STEEETS, Auckland. Every description of Bedding made to order, and Mattresses re-made. Furniture bought on commission or valued. J. HARRIS, CAVENDISH HOUSE, Queen Stbeet, WISHES to direct attention to the Large and Varied Stock of Sewing Machines at present on hand, and to the cheaupess of the same ; and the Sewing Machine Department beingunderthedirectionofMnFEATON parties can rely upon all Machines sent out being in perfect working order, and kept in repair twelve months free of charge. La Silenceuse Lock-stitch and stand. The Germania Lock-stitch at £515. Hand Sewing Machines, with or without stands, from £3; Machine Needles of every maker ; Machine Cotton, Oil, Silk, etc: Sewing Machines Cleaned and Repacked ON THE PBEMISES. Please note the address— J.HARRIS; Stationer, Bookseller, ar.dTobacconist, Importer of Toys, Fancy Goods, etc, Cavendish House, Queen and Shortland streets: (Established 1859:) NEW DEPOT, SHOBTLAND-STBEET, • FOB ; ;.s i n g c ;e.'S'v, ;: LOOK-STITCH SEWING MACHINES, THE BEST AND CHEAPEST E E DUC E D PEIC ES! INSPECTION solicited to a New Shipment (arrived per Hero) of ,theße justly Cele brated Machines at NEW ZEALAND HOUSE -' i (Late Rattray's), : \ .."■■ ■ ShoetiiAND Stbeet, where they may be seen and every informa tion had. ■ These Machines are especially adapted -for all iindß of Family Sewing and Manufacture ing purposes. They will perform every species of sewing, and make a beautiful and perfect stitch alike on both sides of the article sewed. Insbructions gba'BlS to every pur* chaser.; ' : .. «;..-,. ,-.. ; , , ~._ ~., Fine Sewing or' Braiding neatly atid richlj executed 5 also, lessons given on the premises A complete Stock of Needles and other re.* quirements for the Maohinesi ■ ' t^ SHORTLAND STREET. ; A. CrASOOINK, Agent,



TELEGRAPHIC NEWS FROM THE CUSTOM-HOUSE HOTEL, EOKT-STKEET. TMAMILIES will find this establishment the JJ cheapest and best in Auckland. Jamaica Rum, good quality, Is. 6d. to 2s. 6d.; best quality, 3s. per bottle Old Port, Is. 6d. to 2s. ',6d.: best quality 3s. per bottle Fine Flavored Sherry, Is. 6d. to 2s. 6d.; best quality, 3s. per bottle English Ginger Wine, 2s. 6d. per bottle English Orange Wine, ditto ditto Bed Australian Wine, highly recommended for invalids, 3s. per bottle Best Claret, 2s. per bottle Cherry Brandy, and Cherry Cordial, 3s. 6d. per bottle Baspberry and Lemon Syrups, Is. per bottle Holland Square Gin, 2s. 6d. do. do. Holland Full-size, 4s. do; do. Old Tom, best brands, 3s. 6d. do. do. Scotch Whisky, and Dunville's Irish Whisky, 3s. 6d. do. do, Hennessy's and Martel's Pale Brandies, 4s. per bottle Best Sparkling Champagne, ss. per bottle English Bottled Stout, Is per bottle English Bottled Ale, Is. per bottle A liberal discount allowed to wholesale purchasers. T'le proprietor begs to aasure his customers that all the goods are of the best quality, and if not approved of, the money returned. THE ALBION HOTEL, SITUATED ON THE BEACH. X A PA N & A, ROBERT JONES, Pbopbietob. THIS FIRST CLASS HOTEL has lately undergone very extensive alterations md improvements, and i 3 now replete with svcry comfort and convenience, and fitted up na style superior to any in the province of Auckland. A NEW BUILDING has been 3rected especially for the convenience of Ladies and Gentlemen visiting from Auck and and the Thames. The Hotel contains a arge number of bed rooms with suites of •ooms for families or wedding parties. Gardens well laid oat. Wines and Spirits of the choicest Brands. Sparkling Ales of the best brew, indraught or n bottle. ALFEED ALET, PRACTICAL Watch and Clock Maker AND JEWELLER. From Messrs. Ridley aud Sons, Manufacturing Watchmakers and Jewellers, London.) EVERY description o£ English and Foreign Watches and Clocks Cleaned and Repaired at he shortest notice and reasonable price, in a work nanlike manner. Jewellery Made and Repaired. All' work clone in the same efficient manner as in iOndon. All work guaranteed. Please note the Address :— ALFRED ALEY, 215, Queen street, •pposite the City Hall, and next door to Williams's Dispensary. PIANOS AND HARMONIUMS AT HOFFMANN'S, 38, SHOETLAKD STTiEET. CIORTY PIANOS and HARMONIUMS *- for Sale or Hire from £15 to £125, and or hire on the deferred paynent system. Pianos and Harmoniums tuned and repaired iy the year or othewise. 7VHO WANT THEIR, CURTAINS RE-DRESSED IN THE MOST EXCELLENT STYLE? 3END them to Mrs. E. Douglas, of Hobson's Park, Parnell, who, with her Notingham 'atent Lace Dressing Machine, He-dresses all kinds of ,ace and Muslin, Bed and Window Curtains, in a lanner to make them appear like new. All Curtains mst be sent clean, but not starched ; and may be left rith MrHardwicke, Grocer, top of Shortland street, id with Mrs Ferguson, corner of Chapel- and Victoria treet. Prices : Is. 6d., and 2s. per pair. 3VERY ONE HIS OWN BREWEE, TO COUNTRY SETTLERS, PRIVATE FAMILIES, AND HOXELKEEPERS. &ALT AND HOPS REDUCED TO A SOLID HARD SUBSTANCE. WE have for sale a few eases SOLID WORT, fot making Ale or Stout. [t has not been imported entirely as an article from vhich a large profit could be expected, but with a view )f introducing a great want. It possesses the following advantages : Beer can be produced from it in places where it :annot be brewed in the ordinary way. It effects great saving in freight by ships or land :arriage, owing to its very small bulk. It offers the convenience of being able to brew fresh. Deer from it when wanted, as the solid Wort, if preserved in its original packages, will keep for years. No expensive apparatus is xequisite for brewing : A .vooden tub to liquefy and ferment in, of sufficient size to allow space for the-rising of the Hquid caused Dy fermentation, the necessary . casks, some, small tvooden vessels, and a few tools, mentioned in the instructions sufficing for the purpose. Good wholesome beer with the strength and flavour rf the finest Kent Ales can be producedin a few hours it less cost than the present carriage on colonial acer to country districts. Prospectuses and'lull particulars can be obtained, md a trial is solicited by PREECE .& GRAHAM, Vaile's Buildings. "EXCELSIOR" BRAND. BROWN, BARRETT & CO., AUCKLAND STEAM COFFEE MILLS, High-street. THE success we have achieved has induoed us to add to our Celebrated Coffees another and Superior Brand, THE "EXCELSIOE." ; In bringing this under the notice of the Trade and the public generally we would draw, particular attention to the purity,, strength, and excellent flavour of this Coffee/ in the manufacture of which neither labour nor expense have been spared to make the name "Excelsior" a "fact." BROWN; BARRETT & CO * J Auckland, March 16,1872,