The Evening Star.

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AUCKLAND, N.Z. : SATURDAY, MAY 25, 1872.

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%J&. A ICELAND STEAM 2gj&||i^, PACKET COMPANY, (LIMITED). GOLDEN CROWN. ALTERATION OE TIME TABLE WHILST THE ROYAL ALERED IS LAID-UP. Saturday, May 25, leaves Auckland 10.30 a.m. for Tararu ; Tararu, 3 pm. for Coro mandel; Coromandel, 5.30 p.m. for Auckland. Auckland for ororil!il}^\^ Tararu for Coromandel. T^Z ile^ A-kland" May 27 9 a.m. 1.30 p.m. 4 p.m. May 28 9 a.m. 130 p.m. 4 p.m. May 29 10 a.m. 2.30 p.m. 5 p.m. May 30 10 a.m. 230 p.m. 5 p.m. May 31 10 a.m. 2.30 p.m. 5 p.m. June 1 10 a.m. 2.30 p.m. 5 p.m. Fares—Saloon, 7s. 6d. Steerage, ss. Light freight, Bs. per ton. Sheep, Is each. g^H'Time : —The New Zealand Insurance Company's Clock. HUGH CRAIG, Manager, _ A USTEALASTAN jjLLKSik x3u steam navigation «*«g^|n|%. CO.'s FIRST-CLASS STEAMERS, *Sb£g&2&-&pSiß3y Under engagement to connect with -i^Wiir t ] ie UNITED STATES, NEW ZEA LAND, AND AUSTRALIAN MAIL STEAMSHIP LINE. SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE, Transhipping to any Australian Port by the A.S.N. Co.'s Steamers. The splendid steamship CITY OF MELBOURNE, F. Moobe, Commander, ■will be despatched for above ports about three days after arrival. For particulars of freight or passage apply to H. M. JERVIS, Agent. •* 'ksk DEGULAR TRADER TO asl^^^-ti COROMANDEL. Reduced Freights to Coeomandel. The p.s. CHALLENGER LeavesGrahamstown, May 25, at 10.30 a.m. „ Coromandel for Grahamstown, at.4 p.m. Return Tickets at reduced fares for Friday and Saturday, race days. !Fareg between Coromandel and Grahams town—Cabin, 63.; Steerage, ss. Freight, 10s per ton. J. MURRAY. - . Q"'TEAM TO THE Jl"Km^ KJ THAMES. Carrying Passengers and Cargo. The p.p. ENTERPRISE No 2, Captain Scon, will leave this -week as under— Monday, 27th May, at 11 o'clock night Wednesday, 29th May, at 12 o'clock night Friday, 31st May, at 6 o'clock evening A.lso, THE P.S. LADY BOWEN, Tuesday, 28th May, at 11 o'clock night Thursday, 30th May, at 12 o'clock night tJIORRUSSELL, W4NGA <v3\^. X? ROA, AND MANGO CALLiNa at Wangabei Heads if Sufficient Inducement Offers. GOVERNMENT STEAM POSTAL SERVICE. ThefinePCOMERANG 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. Russell, every Tuesday at noon, for Auck land. For freight or passage apply to ALFRED BUCKLAND, Auckland, May 1, 1872. g-_#*m)Bm QTEAM TO THE SsMs'\fc~7xS * ° THAMES. Carrying Passengers & Cargo. Ihe favourite p.s. DUKE OF EDINBURGH will leave as follows :— From Auckland. Saturday, May 25, at 5 o'clock evening Monday, May 27, at 6 o'clock evening Wednesday, May 22, at 10 o'clock evening From Grahamstown. Saturday, May 25, at 8.30 o'clock morning -Monday, May 27, at 2 o'clock morning i/y A clerk is always on the Wharf receiving Btanf^ 0' E> a SMITH> ■Jr. . Agent, Auckland ; EDWIN BINNEY, Agent, Grahamstown. SOUTHERN CROSS, for coromandel. Auckland to Coeomandel. On Saturday, 25th May, and every day till further notice, at 12 o'clock noon. J?bom Coeomandel to Auckland. Saturday, 25th May, and every week day till further notice, at 6 o'clock p.m. Freight should be on the Wharf half-an-hour before timo of sailing. J. S. MAOFABLANB.



SEASONABLE JACKETS ENNISKILLEN HOUSE, VICTORIA STREET. "WILLIAM ETEE HA S Purchased cheap—One Case of Ladies' Jackets, which he offers to the public at less than half-price, consisting of—lrish Frieze Jackets, Witney do., Beaver do., Ripple do., Astncan do., etc., etc., in a great variety of styles and shades, at 7s 6d each. 2 cases of Children's Winter Hats (trimmed), from Is, 2s, and 2s Gd each. 1,000 yards 33-inch Mexican Grey Calico, slightly damaged, at Cd per yard. 500 pairs heavy Mole Trousers, at 5s 9d per pair 2,000 yards heavy Winceys, at Sd per yard A large lot of Feathers and Flowers to be sold cheap 500 Scarlet and White Skirts Holland and Diaper Pinafores, 2s, 2s Cd, and 3s each 30 dozen of Girls' Coloured Kid Gloves, from is Cd per pair. J. A. POND, HOMOEOPATHIC CHEMIST, 63, Queen street (three dooes above the bank of new zealand). T?X CITY OF AUCKLAND, the Latest Editions JFj of Homoeopathic Domestic Works. Medicine Cases, in Walnut AVood or Morocco, containing from 12 to 44 Remedies, fitted with tinctures, pilules, or globules. Neave's Farinaceous Food for Infants. This food has been specially recommended by the faculty. Homoepathic 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 iised 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 Homceopathic Pharmacopoeia. "(Signed) F. A. Hartmann, M.D." "PEEEHOLD PEOPEETIES. FOR IMMEDIATE SALE. PARNELL.—Part of Allotment C 7, of Section 1, Suburbs, with the buildings thereon erected, being one wood and one brick Cottage, with good well, ha ring a frontage to Bath street. COLLINGWOOD STREET, CITY.-Lot 77, of Al lotment 11, Section 43, with a six-roomed verandah Cottage, with a frontage to Collingwood street of 33 feet. 280 acres Land, being part of Allotment 33, Parish of Kaukapakapa, County of Marsden. 125 acres of Land, Allotment No. 11, Parish of Wai takerei. 119 acres of Land, Allotment 77, Parish of Waitakerei. 256 acres of Land ; Allotment 50, and part of 27, Parish of Waikomiti, leased to Mr. Hibernia Smith. 200 acres of Land, Allotments 19, 20, 25, 20, Parish of Nguroto. 1 acre, No 119, Township of Kihi Kihi. Apply to H. ASHTON & SON, HOUSE AND LAND AGENTS, No. 23, New Zealand Insurance Buildings. WANTED XNO WN.—Just received and opened out, — The New Alma Hat, Best style and finish. S. OooiißES, City Clothing Mart, 80, Queen stroet. W. B E A L, rTiINSMITH and New and Second-hand A Bookseller. Circulating Library. Books Bought, .Sold, oi1 Exchanged. Libraries Supplied on Liberal Terms. A Large Assort ment always on Hand. "Wellesley street East, next Dyson's. T C A E S O N, O • HOUSE AND LAND AGENT, EENT AND DEBT COLLECTOR, &c, High Steeet. JAMES BUTCHEE, /BARTER, Contractor, &c, Goods cleared \j and delivered from ships on the shortest notice. Ballast supplied. X AMB'S BISCUIT, £21 PER TON. MR. J. S. MACFARLANB, Agent. TT W. G- L E V E, SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKER, AND PRACTICAL UPHOLSTERER, ALEXANDRA, WAIKATO. HARLAND & SON'S LONDON VARNISHES, For Sale by the Usidersigned. ROBERT WALKER & CO. EL WIN B. DICKS ON, LICENSED LAND BROKER, Under Land Transfer Act, 1870, Draftsman, Illuminator, &c, Land and House Agent, 12, Vailes' Buildings, Wyndham steeet. VICKEES & DAYIES, LICENSED SHAREBROKERS. NO. 7, INSTJBANCE BUILDINGS. MAXWELL, Family Butcher, 55, • Victoria street. ED. SOLOMON, Cordial and Liqueur Manufacturer, Bricklayer's Arms, Chapel street. JTONSON G-ARiICK, • Shabebbokeb, Shortland street, Auckland. Established 1866; WJ. HUNT AND CO. • Auditoes, Mining- Investment, and Land Agents, 50, Queen stbeet. SAMUEL MOBG-AN, LAND, ESTATE & COMMISSION AGENT, Alexandra, Waikato. # o. hill, LICENSED SHAREBROKER, NO. 22, INSURANCE BUILDINGS. KICHARD GAELICS, LICENSED SHAREBROKER, No, 9 Insurance. Buildings,



FRED. LOVEROCK & CO. ABE SHOWING NEW AND SEASONABLE DRAPERY AT THE CITY HALL, QUEEN STEEET. NEW DEESSES, WINCEYS, FBENCH MEEINOES, A Lot op New Skibts, Etc. LADIES' WATERPROOF CLOAKS, From Bs.. lid. Eich New Jackets. JUST OPENED, New Gloves and Hosiery Dolly Varden Tie 3 and Scarfs Silk Fringes and New Trimmings Cheap Corßets Fashionable New Collars and Sleeves Sets Chetnisetts and Lace Goods Cambric Handkerchiefs Family Drapery Calicoes, Linen Goods, Flannels Blankets, from ss. 6d. SELLING OO!! UNDEE COST! Men's and Boys' Clothing Hats and Caps Cheap New Shirts, Collars and Ties. ERED. LOYEROCK & CO., CITY HALL, QUEEN STREET. NOTICE ! NOTICE ! ! JAMES HIGGINS (Op the late pibm op Smith & Higkhns,) RESPECTFULLY informs his friends and 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, WTNDHAM STREET. SCOTTISH COMMERCIAL INSTJEANCE COMPANY. Capitai—ONE MILLION STEELING. The Shareholders number 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, here or at home at the option of the assured. Claims arising from EXPLOSION OP GAS in buildings on which the Company have Insurances will be admitted. LIFE DEPAETMENT. The rates of premium have been calculated with great care; th?y will be found both moderate and equitable, and will iv most cases compare favourably with those of other offices. The Life Funds are kept in every way distinct from those of the Fire Branch. Agents :' PEEECE AND &EAHAM, Vaile's Buildings, Queen street, Auckland, M. S. LEERS. ACCOTTNTANT, . AtTDITOB, AbbitEATOB, Ll censed vlotitallebs' agent, and Hotel Bbokeb. 74, QTJEEN-STEEET, Over the Office of the D. S. Cross. N.B.—A complete Eegister kept of all Hotels in the Market either for Sale or to Let. Companies Books Audited, Estates Wound Up, Valuations made, and Inventories taken with promptitude. arv PIECES of Black Velveteen, from &\j 3s. 6d. per yard. J. COSGBAVE & CO, .



. & J. R. VAILE guarantee all Widths, Sizes and Prices quoted by them, absolutely correct. S. & J. R. VAILE, Queen street. Men's Paget Coats, superior style and quality, 355. S. & J. R. VAILE, Queen street. Boys' Knickerbocker Suit&, only Bb. 6cl. 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 15a. S. & J. R. VAILE, Queen- street. Men's Waterproof and other Over-Coats, cheap. S. & 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. Gd. ■ S. & J. R. VAILE, Queen street. Boys' Naval Suits, very superior quality, on'y s# 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 Capes, 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. ■p9Moo fy?piiosqp 'icratft iCq. pa^ono S9oli_[ pni3 sazis 'st^pi^ IV& 882Ui3«renS aiiVA '££ *f 3? 'S



BONES! BONES!! BONES! BOUGHT in any quantities, for cash, at the Freeman's Bay Bone Mills. GOLDEN CROWN STEAM BREWERY, CORNER OF WELLESLEY AND BARRACK STREETS, AUCKLAND. HO*OPE E~A N D CO., Ale and Porter Brewers, Bottlers, &c, beg to return sincere thanks to the public for their patronage during the last two years ; also to inform them that, in order to meet the growing demand for their Ales and Stout, they have just completed a new moilcl Steam Brewery, in which every modern and scientific improvement is adopted, thus placing them in a position to supply customers with Ales and Stout, which, for strength, flavour, and excellence of quality, can only be equalled by the most celebrated Home Brews. The proprietors are determined to maintain and extend the high reputation their brands already possess in the market, and for that purpose use only the finest quality English Malt and Hop. They will in future brew Ales of three classes, viz. : XX, XXX, and XXXX. XX will be a light, bitter Ale, of agreeable flavour and aroma, to resemble Bass's No. 2 ; this Ale is especially prepared for family use, and as an agreeable tonic for invalids. The XXX will be a strong full flavoured Ale. The XXXX will be an extra strong Ale, equal to Bass's No. 3. Liberal terms are offered to the Trade. T. & H. COOKE Beg to announco that they have this day recommenced Business as CABINET-MAKEKS, UPHOLSTEEEES, &c, &c, and now offer for sale a NEW AND VARIED ASSORTMENT OP ENGLISH AND COLONIAL-MA.DE FURNITURE, AT THEIR PREMISES, No. 57, QUEEN-STEEET, (Two doors below the Bank of New Zealand). Auckland, May 1, 1872. TO WAEEEOUSEMEN, CLOTHIERS, OUTFITTERS AND OTHEES. WILLIAM SMITH BEGS most respectfully to call the attention of the trade to the fact of his having taken those centrally-situated business premises in Wyndham street, two doors above the Evening Star Printing Office, and fitted them up as a Clothing Factory, where, with cutting machine, pressing and finishing rooms, furnished with an entire plant of new cutting tables, new machinery, new pressing apparatus, new patterns, &c, and having secured the services of a staff of competent operatives, hopes to secure a sufficient amount of patronage to make his venture a success. THE LONDON "Wholesale Eeady-made Clothing Manufactory "Wyndliam-street, Auckland. NEW ZEALAND STEAM COPEEE MILLS. [Established 1864.] DS2EPHENSON AND CO • Have on hand and for sale :— Coffees —Eaw and Roasted, Plantation, Ja?a, Native, in bond and duty paid Coffee, packed in lib, 21b, 41b, 61b, 71b, 121b, 141b, 281b, and 50ib tins Peppers, black and white, whole or ground Peppers, packed in £lb tins and upwards Peppers, Cayenne, 1 oz cruets and bulk Mustard, Coleman's lib, lib, and 71b tins Curry Powder, Morton's, Crosse & Blackwell's and Bengal, in £lb and lib bottles Chocolate and Cocoa, Fry's, Taylor's, and Epp's Chocolate, French, lib packets Arrowroot, lib and 71b tins Nutmeg, whole or ground, in tins or bulk Cloves do do do Ginger do do do Carraway do do do Cinnamon do do do Pimento do do do Mixed Spices, in loz packets, plain and fancy boxes Mixed Spice, in tins, assorted sizes Essence of Lemon and Assorted Essences Ground Eice, in tinfoil packets Chicory, Barry's, Lame's, and Colonial D. STEPHENSON & CO., WHOLESALE COFFEE AND SPICE MERCHANTS, * "WTNDHAIS STEEET, AITCKI(AIT3).



THE ALBION HOTEL, SITUATED ON THE BEACH. X A P A N Gr A, ROBERT JONES, Peopbibtob. j mHIS FIRST CLASS HOTEL has lately JL undergone very extensive alterations and improvements, and is now replete with every comfort and convenience, and fitted up in a style superior to any in the province of Auckland. A NEW BUILDING has been erected especially for the convenience of Ladies and Gentlemen visiting from Auck land and the Thames. The Hotel contains a large number of bed rooms with suites of roo^ms for families or wedding parties. Gardens wnll laid out. Wines and Spirits of the choicest Brands. Sparkling Ales of the best brew, in draught or in bottle. FISHER & CO., TTTHOLESALE, Shipping, and Family VV Batchers, 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. H.B. —Dealer in game. Live Pheasants forwarded to all parts of the colonies upon receipt of order. Families waited on in town or suburbs. f^ITY BOARD REGULATION. Kj "No Stock shall be driven through the City of Auckland between the hours of 8 in the morning and 10 at night." THE OEAKEI LANDING, At the entrance of the harbour, is now ready for the Landing Stock, and a person at all times present to receive them. ALFRED BUOKLAND. LYCEUM SCHOOL, East Wellesley street, /CONDUCTED'by Mr. Compton, Trinity Kj College, Dublin. Terms : —Monthly, in advance, 10s. 6d« An Evening Class meets on Monday, Wed nesday, and Friday. Hours, from 7to 9. NOTICE ! WAVERLEY HOTEL, QUEEN STREET. SAM YOUNG, Proprietor. THE Upper Bar and Luncheon Rooms are NOW OPEN for the convenience of customers. WANTED KNOWN.—Just received and opened out— The Bismarck Hat The New Baltic Shirt The New Reefer Jacket The New Tweed Shirt. S. Coombes, City Clothing Mart, 80, Queen street. WANTED KNOWN.—Just opened out, ex Naomi, at Coombes' Clothing Mart, 80, Queen street:— The Alma Hat The Lome Hat The Sectional Hal The Charlie Hat. All fashionable styles, and the newest thing 1 out MILLINERY! A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF MILLINERY, STRAW%GOOPS, AND MANTLE^;, ,\ OF THE NEWEST AND MOST FASHIONABLE STYLES, HAVE just been received by the MISSES MILNE, and are now open for inspection : — Real Lace, Furs, Dress Goods Flowers, Feathers, Costumes l Satin and other Skirts :, Head-dresses, Velvets, Velveteens l Trimmings, and other Goods in great variety. MISSES MILNE, 37, WYND HA M STREET (Corner of Albert street),



THE PeTaRMACY Queen street, (Opposite the Bank of New Zealand). G. AICKIN, DISPENSING CHEMIST AND PHAEMACIST, EESPECTFULLY intimates that he has re moved to the above central position with a complete Stock of Drugs, Chemicals, Drug gists' Sundries, Pharmaceutical Preparations, Surgical Appliances, Patent Medicines of known repute, Toilet Requisites, and_ Per fumery, Nursery Articles, &c., &c. Special attention given to the dispensing of Physicians' prescriptions, so that accuracy may be relied on. Country Settlers ordering their medicines, &c, by post may be assured of PROMPT ATTENTION. Ships Medicine Chests refitted, or supplied new on favourable terms. THE PHAEMACY, Queen street. DR. GOLDSBORO' attends at Aicken's, the Pharmacy, opposite the Bank of New Zealand, at 12 o'clock daily. J. COSGRAVE & CO. nEG TO INFORM THE INHABITANTS J5 OF AUCKLAND THEY HAVE OPENED THEIE WINTER. SHIPMENT OF DRAPERY & CLOTHING, PER WILD DUCK, Consisting of BLACK AND COLOURED SILKS, BROCADED AND PEKIN SILKS, RICH BLACK SILK VELTETS, BLACK AND COLOURED VELVETEENS, COSTUME & COSTUME SKIRTS In Silk and Satin. THE WARSAW POLONAISE, MANTLES AND JACKETS, In Silk, Velvet, Waterproof, Velveteen, and Black Cloth. MILLINEET BONNETS, The Choicest Novelties of the Season. TRIMMED HATS, In the Leading Fashions. FRENCH MERINO ES, In all Colours. FASHIONABLE DRESS MATERIALS DOLLY VARDEN COSTUMES, WINCEYS, FLANNELS, BLANKETS, FURNISHING- AND MANCHESTER GOODS; Also, a Magnificent Assortment of E U R S. ■w■ j ■ Goods are steadily on the rise, and it therefore behoves every one mho desires to secure Drapery and Clothing of every description on easy terms to take advantage of the present opportunity and make their purchases at J. COSGBAVB 8r CO.'s, who are direct importers, and at present the largest holders of Drapery and Clothing of any house in New Zealand. 5 CASES of Children's Fancy Hosiery, consisting of Wool Scarfs and Ties, Hoods, Socks,Gaitei'3, Bootees, and Collars,&c. J. Cosgrate & Co. PEXCELSIOR" BRAND. I BROWN, BARRETT & CO., AUCKLAND STEAM COFFEE MILLS, HIQ-n -STREET. nnHE success we have achievedtas indjioed JL u% to add to our Celebrated Coffees another and Superior Brand, •' ITHE "EXCELSIOR." 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; Auckland, Mavob. 16,1872.



"I f\r\ PIECES Winceys, purchased -L\J \J before the rise, 6£d. per Yard. J. COS<_BAVE & CO. JUST OPENED, EX CITY OF AUCKLAND AND CADTTCEUS. john^smith, 230, QUEEN STREET, I I AS much pleasure in informing the public "^^ of Auckland and its vicinity, that he has Opened a LARGE & CHOICE ASSORTMENT OF GENERAL DRAPERY, Consisting of Silks, by the yard; ditto by the dress j alao, a large Stock of New and Choice Dress Material, HOSIEEY HABERDASHERY MANCHESTER GOODS. A large stock of Winoey_ 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. Paisl/ET Shawls Black Llama Shawls Scotch Tweeds Ceimean Shiet_ng_. THE FURNISHING- DEPARTMENT IS EEPLETE WITH THE FOLLOWING ARTICLES :— Printed Damask Covers Printed Cloth ditto Velvet Pile ditto [ Kiddermicister, Brussels Tapestry, "Velvet Pile and Felt Carpets Door Mats in Wool and Goir 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. JITS T OPENED, Ex WILD DUCK, PIANOPOETES, HARMONIUMS, MUSICAL BOXES, &c. CUOKSET'S PIANOFORTE AND MUSIC SALOON, Wholesale and Retail, CITY HALL, QUEEN STKEET, AUCKLAND. "IV/rUSICAL BOXESfrom 21s to £20 __.?___ Harmoniums from 121 125. to 42J Pianofortes from i2l and upwards Violins from Bs. Cd. and upwards Concertinas from 3s. Cd. English and Anglo-German Concertinas Side Drums, Banjos, Guitars, Violoncellos, and Tambourines. Flutes of every description. H. C.'s Strings are the Choicest in the colonies. All the New, Standard, and Popular Music on hand. Pianofortes for sale or on hire. Trade Supplied.. 1563. N.B.—All goods sold at this Establishment are of most careful selection of the best qualities, and at most reasonable rates. . PIANOS AND HARMONIUMS AT HOFFMANN'S, 38, Shoexiasd stbeet. T7K)RTY PIANOS and HARMONIUMS -*- for Sale or Hire from £15 to £125, and for hire on the deferred paynent system. Pianos and Harmoniums tuned and repaired by the year or othewise. ___ Q. V RESTAURANT, SHORTLAND STREET. _________ ■ \ Breakfast 8 to 10 a.m. Dinner 12t03.30p.m. Tea >~ 5 to 8 p.m. Meals always ready. B. ROACH, Lessee. NEW DEPOT, SHOBTLAND-STEEET, FOE SINGER'S LOCK-STITCH SEWING MACHINES. THE BEST AND CHEAPEST REDUCED PEICBS! INSPECTION solicited to a New Shipment (arrived per Hero) of these justly Cele brated Machines at ■ NEW ZEALAND HOUSE (Late Rattray's), Shoetiakd .Street, where they may be seen and every informa tion had. These Machines are especially adapted for all kinds of Family Sewing and Manufactur ing purposes. They will perform every species of sewing, and make a beautiful and perfect stitch alike on both sides of the article sewed. Instructions gratis to every pur chaser. . _ Fine Sewing or Braiding neatly and nchli _~v executed ; also, lessons given on the premises A complete Stock of Needles and other re quirements for the Machines. SHORTLAND STEEET.' 4, GASCOItfE, Agent,