Printed and' published by the proprietors, Guoiiajj McCtrLLAOur Reed, of City Road, and Henky Buett, of Jenny a street, st their Printing Office, Wyndham atreot, i* the city of Auckland, New Zealaod.- Wednesday, March G, 18/3.

THE EVENING STAR, WEDiNTESDAY, MAKCH 6, 1872.

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SALES. THURSDAY, MAECH 7. CUTTER YACHT NORWAY. B. TONKS & CO. HAVE been instructed to sell on Thursday, March 7, at 12 o'clock noon, Yacht Norway, about 10 tons, cutter rigged ; mo?t faithfully built of first-class materials, quite new, and well found in gear. THUHSDAY, MAECH 7. GENERAL DRAPERY FLANNELS, BLANKETS DRESS MATERIALS WOOLLENS CLOTHING SHIRTS &c, &c, &c. W. Gr. HAEEISON & CO. HAVE received instructions to sell by auction, st their Warehouse, 7, "Wyndbani street, on Thm'sday, 7th.instant, ati 11 o'clock, A Large Parcel of the above Goods. Terms at sale. THUESDAY, MAECH 7. VALUABLE HOUSEHOLD FURNI TURE, SUPERIOR PIANOFORTE, &c, &c. AT GREY STREET. THE subscribers have been favoured with instructions to sell, at the Residence, Grey street (opposite Mr. Teasdale's), on; nexr, 7th inst., at eleven o'clock, The Entire, Carefully-selected Household FURNITURE, &c , the property of a gentleman leaving for England, com prising—Superior Rosewood Piano forte, Canterbury Whatnot, Music stool, Music, Spi-ing Couch, six Stuffed Chairs, Easy Chairs, Rocking Chair, Round Tabie and Cover, two Cheffo nierp, Gilt Chimney Glass, Chimney and other Ornaments, Choice Collec tion of Engravings and Pictures, Ticue piec-es, Military Sideboard, Pembroke' Table, Books, Kerosene Lamps, Brussels ..$> Carpet, Hearthrugs, Mat?, Blinds, ."** Curtains, Wood Chairs, lpr. small Chef - foniers (for recssos), Fender, Pier Glass, Rifle, &c ; Wine Glasses, Ale Glasses, Tumblers, Pickle Jars, Decanters, Cruet, Liqueur Stand, Fickle Cruet, Cake Basket, Plated Tea Service, Dinner Service, i'ea Service, &c,; Superior Double Iron Bedstead (can opy top and hangings), Palliasses, Mattress, Faather Bed and Pillows, Blankets, Chest Drawers, four dark Cane Chairs, Valuable (circle top) Toilet, Glass (marble slab) Clock, small Round Table, Commode, Dressing Table and Cover, Washstand and Ware, Mirror, Carpet, Oilcloth, Single Iron Bedstead, Couch, Hair Mattress, Wardrobe, Chairs, &c, &c, &,c. KITCHEN UTENSILS : Meat Safes; Tables, Tubs, Buckets, Dishea, and sundries; useful articles for house keeping. SAMUEL COCHEANE & SON, Auctioneers. FRIDAY, MAECE 8. THE subscriber will sell, at their Rooms, on above date, at 11 o'clock, Household Furniture, Sewing Machines, '. &c. ; also, Tents, Fishing Nets, &c. j SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. GULNNEBS'S X. X. DUBLIN STOUT, OCTOBER BREW. JAMES OLDHAM. HEREBY informa his customers and the, public that he has received per Cadu-; ceus, direct from the brewers, 20 casks of the above CELEBRATED STOUT, which he offers at 4s. per Gallon. 10s. per Dozen. :\; At his Stores, . / :; , HIGH STREET, AUCKLAND. TELEGRAPHIC NEWS FBOM THE CUSTOM-HOUSE HOTEL, FOET-STEEET. 1 FAMILIES will find thi? establishment the. cheapest and best i.i Auckland. Jamaica Rum, go<~,d 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. 66. to 2s. 6d.; best quality, 3s. .per bottle English Ginger Wine, 2s. 6d. per bottle English Orange Wine, ditto ditto Red Australian Wine, highly recommended for invalids, 3s. per bottle If- i" j Best Claret, 2s. per bottle Cherry Br&ndy, and Cherry Cordial, 3s. 6d.: per bottle Raspberry and Lemon Syrups, Is. per bottle Holland Square Gin, 2s. 6d. do. do. Holland Full-size, 4». do; do. §.. Old Tom, best brands, 3s. 6d. do. do. Scotch Whisky, and Dunville'B Irish Whisky, 3s. 6d. do. do. Hennessy's and Martel's Pale Brandies, 4s. per bottle Beat Sparkling Champagne, ss. per bottle : English Bottled Stout, Is per bottle J English Bottled Ale, Is. per bottle i A liberal discount allowed to wholesale purchasers. »The proprietor begs to assure his customers tat all the goods are of the best quality, and not approved of, the money returned,



TO THE ELECTORS OF THE DIS TRICT OF RODNEY. iMENTLEMKISr,— A Vacancy being about to take place in the representation of your electoral district in the General Assembly by tho resignation of Heney W. Fakktali,. Esq., I have the honour to announce myself as a Candidate. Should Ibe returned, I trust by my course of conuuet as your representative to justify your confidence. Yours faithfully, JOHN SHEEHAN. MEDICO-BOTANIC DISPENSARY, H. BRIT TAIN, CHEMIST, DRUGGIST, AND MEDICAL HERBALIST, 65, Victoeia Street, Corner of Chapel Street. §jole Agent for Dr. Coffin's Composition, Stomach Bitters, Antispasmodic, Diuretic and Female Restorative Powders, Indian Pills, &c, &c. A Fresh Supply of BRITISH and AMERI CAN HERBS. Proprietor of the Far-famed WORM POWDERS, which are acknowledged to be the most marvellous and effectual remedy ever known. $gp"A few copies of Dr. Coffin's Guide to Health and Treatise on Midwifery, on Sale. THE ALBION HOTEL, SITUATED ON THE BEACH. X A P A N G- A, ROBERT JONES, Proprietor. mniS FIRST CLASS HOTEL has lately _!_ 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 tho convenience of Ladies and Gentlemen visiting from Auck land, and the Thames. The Hotel contains a large number of bed rooms with suites of rooms for families or wedding parties. Gardens well laid ou!\ Wines and Spirits of tho choicest Brands. Sparkling Ale 3of the best brew, in draught or in bottle. HIGH SCHOOL,SYMONDS STREET, (Opposite Government House.) open at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Teems : Under 10 years, ss. per month, or 15s. per quarter. Above 10 years. 6. Bd. per month, or 203. per quarter. Any number of pupils in excess of three belonging to one family, FREE. J. M.FRA3ER, CM. Master. AUCKLAND COLLEGE. /CONFUSION having arisen in consequence \J of the Provincial Grammar School being advertised as Auckland College Grammar School, I beg to notify that my advertisements headed Auckland College refer to the In stitution in Upper Queen street, formerly known as Wesley College, in which studies were resumed on WEDNESDAY, 24th inst. J. McVEY BAIRD, Principal. T ADIES' and GENTLEMEN'S VISITING -■^ CARDS Printed on the Shortest Notice, at the Eyenin& Stab Office. AUCKLAND COLLEGE. Resident Mastees : . Mr. J. McVey Baird, Principal Mr. J. Pittar . Mr. S. Williams Mr. A. G. Graham. . j Visiting- Mastees : Mr, J. C. Hoyte, Drawing Mr. Stubbing?, Pianoforte Sergeant-Major Haslem, Drill Mr. Veroni West, Dancing. TERMS (Payable quarfcoily.- in advance) : Usder 9,years of age ... £1 Is. per quarter Above 9 years of age ... £2 2s. per quarter Stationery, &c, 2s. 6d. and ss. per quarter respectively. ; Boarders ... Fifty and Sixty Guineas per annum. j The Principal will be at home Every After noon from 2 till 5 o'clock, to afford informa-. tion to parents for guardians. : P. McVEY BAIRD, Principal. A USTRALIAN MUTUAL PROVIDENT J\. SOCIETY. Established 1849. FOE MUTUAL LIFE ASSUE ANOB &c. fNEW ZEALAND BRANCH. Head Office : Wellington. Local Board of Dibectobs. Hon. C. J. Pharazyn, Esq, M.L. C, Chair man Hon. William Fitzherbort, Esq, M.H.E., Deputy Chairman A de Brandon, Esq, M H R : The Hon Morgan S. Grace, MD., M L C George Hunter Esq, M H R AUDITORS. t Thomas Buchanan, Esq ] joe Dransfield, Esq ~..., Medical Ofmcee. < Alexander Johnson, Eaq j Bankers. £ .: :-■ ; The Bank of New Zealand The New Zealand Branch of the above Society is now established, and is prepared to carry on business in their branch offices, Grey street, Wellington. Prospectuses, showing the present state and progress of the Society, and forma of proposal, may be had, en application to any of the agonti, or at the head office as übovo. . ~ JOSEPH DYER, Resident Secretary. Agent for Auckland— Henbx Gilhllan, 7, Queen street. , : Medical Referee— ~ .' T. B, Kendeedine, Snrgoon.



npRANSFEB, FORMS can be bad at the Evening- Stab Office. Y^ AVEE LE V HOTEL, LOWER QUEEN STREET. SAMYO U N G, PROPRIETOR. MASONIC HOTEL, j DETONPOET, NORTH SHORE, I TJNDRH THE MANAGEMENT OT ! MRS. BR 0 W JST. I TTfIAMILIES can be accommodated with i JD Private Sitting Booms. The Hotel con- ! tains 13 lofty and spacious Bedrooms. | BOARD AND EESIDENCE, ; by the week or month, on easy terms. Boats | run from Auckland every half hour. Nigth boats run until 11 o'clock p.m. A MERIOAN TOBACCOS.—For Sale:— X3L Cavendish, 13's to lb., 3s 4d per lb j very goad, 12's to lb., 3s. 6d. per lb.; superior quality, 12.j'a to lb., 3s. Bd. pcrlb. j Aromatic, figs, 16's to lb., 3s. 9d. per lb. Cigars, &c, euually clieap. A large stock of beads for Island trade, cheap, on sale. —W. Adams, Tobacconist, Queen street. COALS! COALS! ! WANTED Purchasers for Newcastle Coals, delivered in any part of the own, at lowest rates. —Apply to W. KIRBY, Coal Yard, Junction of Grey and Queen 9treeta. FRUIT AND POTATOE STORE, High Street. HpHE undersigned has always on hand :— JL First-class Potatoes, Fruit, &c., at tho lowest market prices. A fine lot of ORANGES and Apples on hand. Goods Stored and Removed at lowest rates. N.B.—All goods purchased at the above Store delivered free of charge. Terms : Cash. 11. CANHAM. JAMES OLDHAM, WINE, SPIRIT, AND TEA IMPORTER, SUBMITS the following Cash Prices, which, on comparison, he (rusts, will secure a fair shara of public patronage, in quantities'of not less than two gallons:— WINES— Port and Sherry, 255, 30s, and 35s doz. Ditto (in wood), 10a Gd> 12s 6d, and 15s per gal. WHISKEY— Irish and Scotch, 36s to 40s case Ditto (in wood), 19* to 21s per- gallon RUM— West Indian, 36s to 40s per case Ditto (in wood) 18s to 21s per gallon BRANDY— Cognac, 42s to 56s per case Ditto (in wood), 20s to 22 6 per gallon GENEVA— 30s to 56s per case ALES AND STOUT— English and Scotch, per gallon, 9s to 12s 6d per dozen Ditto (Colonial) 3s net gal, 7s 6d per doz. WHISKEY— Colonial, 13s 6d per gallon Ditto (in case) 26a fid Tea, Coffee, and all aorta of Groceries at equally good value. A single trial wilt prore ttie advantages offered by James Oldhah, High street, Auckland: P.S.—Goods delivered, free of charge, within 6 miles of the city. NEW ZEALAND STEAM COFFEE MILLS. ■ ■■ [Established 1864.] DSIEPHEN3ON AND 00 • Have on hand and for Bale : — Coffees —Raw and Roasted, Plantation, Jara, Native, in bond and duty paid Coffee, packed in lib, 21b, 41b, 61b, 71b, 121b, 141b, 281b, and 501b tins Peppers, black and white, whole or ground Peppers, packed in tins and upwards Peppers, Cayenne, 1 oz cruets and bulk Mustard, Co'ernnn's \\b, lib, and 7lb tins Curry Powder, Morton's, Crosse & Blackwell's and Bengal, in £lb and lib bottles j 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 Rice, in tinfoil packets Chicory, Barrj's, Lame's, and Colonial j D. STEPHENSON & CO., WHOLESALE COFFEE AND SPICE MERCHANTS, WYNDHAH STBEET, AUCKLAND. j TTENET HAEDINaTOK XL BAZAAR YARDS, AUCKLAND, On the occasion of withrdawing his Omnibusses from the Auckland and Howick Road, begs to return thanks to the inhabitants of the latter district for past favors. H. H. also begs to return thanks to the inhabitants 3f Auckland and Onehunga, and his friends and the public generally, for the very cordial support he has liitherto received on the Onehunga Road, and trusts still to receive a continuance of that support. riiE Bazaar Royal Mail Coaches Timh Table. Leaving Auckland— Leaving Onehunga^ -8 a.m. 8 a.m. 10 a.m. 9 a.ru. . 12 noon 10 a.m. : 2 p.m. 12 noon 4 p.m. . 2 p.m. 5 p.m. 5 p.m. Sundays. 10 a.m. 10 a.m. ', ■ ■ 4 p.m. i p.m... • Special Coaches await the arrival of steamers. Livery and Bait Stables at Auckland and Onehunga. Horses bought and sold on commission. Coaches can be always had at night on the arrival of steamers at Onehunga to proceed, with passengers to Auckland. ~ H, HARDINGTON, Proprietor,



/CUSTOM-HOUSE FORMS and Receipt Books, Printed at the Evening Stab Office. rfIHE undersigned lias pleasure in informing •*- her Patrons and tho Public, that she has REMOVED TO THOSE COMMODIOUS PREMISES INSHORTLAND STREET RECENTLY OCCUPIED BY. MR RATTRAY, W here she has now on View A LARG-E ASSORTMENT OF MAGNIFI CENT CHINESE AND JAPANESH GOODS, Suitable for the Drawing-room Toilet. THE MILLINERY DEPARTMENT Has also been again replenished with EXCELLENT GOODS OF THE NEWEST DESIGN. An Inspection of the above is invited. Mft S. JOHNSON, MILLINER, SEVEN DOORS ABOVE THE POST OFFICE, SHORTLAND STREET; J. M. MACDONALD, COAL AND FIREWOOD MERCHANT, Wyndxiam streei, Auckland. ORDFRS PUNCTUALLY ATTENDED TO. Tußits Cask. ED. SOLOMON, Cordial and Liqueur Manufacturer, 26, Karangahape Road. JAMES BUTCHER, /CARTER, Contractor, &c, Goods cleared W and delivered from ships on the shortest notice. Ballast supplied. JTONSON GARLICE, • Sharebeokeu, Shortland street, Auckland. Established 1860. T AMB'S BISCUIT, £20 PER TON. MB. J. S. MACFARLANE, Agent. J. CRAIG; FORWARDING AGENT, CONTRACTOR, ETC. Ballast Supplied. WJ. HU N T AND CO. • Auditors, Minixg Investment and Land Agbnts, 50, Queen street. AD. McTAVISH & CO., • Agbnts, 42, Queen street, Auckland, and at Coromandol. /CIRCULARS, Bill Heads, Business CahdS, Posters, &c., Executed on the Shobtkst Notice, at the Evening Stab Office. [a caed.] CHARLES PALME X, Dbaughtsman. Office:—Top of Shortland street. N.B. —Magic Lantern Slides painted to order. GENTLEMEN'S CLOTHES /^LEANED, ALTERED, REPAIRED, and \J PBESSED, at HARWO O D ' S, TAILOR, Fbom Melboubne, 49, Hobson-atreet, near the Governor Browne. •P.3.—Gentlemen's Clothes Dyed. EISHEE & CO., WHOLESALE, Shipping, and Family ! Butchers, Queen street, Corner of Darham street, Auckland. Poultry of all kinds dressed to - order. Prime Smoked Tongues, Home cured Bacon. N.B.—Dealer in game. Live Pheasants forwarded to all parts of the colonies upon receipt of order. Families waited on in town or suburbs. BY APPOINTMENT TO His Eotal Highness the Dttke of Edinburgh and His Excellency Sia G. F. Bowen. R. H. BARTLETT, PHOTOGRAPHER, CORNER OF QUEEN & WELLESLEY STREETS, ; Auckland Notice. BAY OF ISLAND COAL COMPANY (LIMITED). On and after, this date the. prices of the Company's Coal in Auckland will be as follows 4 ; viz.: .. :' . . • j At the Coal Yard, screened Coal 24» per ton Unscreened do 22s „ Slack do 17s „ ; From the hulk Gantero 20s „ ] By order of the Directors. ! J A GILFILLAN, Secretary. ; BONES! BONES!! BONES!! BOUG-HTi in any: quantities,'for cash, at' the Freeman's Bay Bone Mills,



THE CHEAPEST HOUSE in Town for every description of Ovens, Ranges, Stoves, Orates, Stove Pipes, Wrought Iron Fireplaces, and eVery description of Iron Work is at HERBERT H. SMITH'S, Auckland Iron Works, High street (opposite Rout's). Improved Patent Portable Smoke-Consuming Ovens of various sizes, from 30s. upwards, always on hand. Acknowledged by all to be the Best, Cheapest, and Most Economical Oven ever invented : especially tor farmers and country settlers, as they require no setting. , . , , Wrought Iron Ranges, cheaper than imported; Colonial Ovens always on hand, and made to order : Stove Pipe, Gasrtttiiig, and Spouting fixed. :/ ; Also, a Second-hand No. 8 Peeress and i\o. b Empress and Colbrook Bale Range for sale cheap. NB— H.H.S. received a First-class Prize at tne ! Agricultural Show for his Improved :Patent Portable ! Smoke Consuming Ovens. TO LET, IN SUORTLAND STREET, fpHB premises lately occupied by the Auck- J land Club, consisting of a first-class Shop and 14 commodious Booms, together with the large Hall. These premises are most suitable for a private Boarding Establishment, or a j Family Hotel. Rent very moderate.—Apply ! to MB, SAMUEL BROWN, Fort street, Auckland. TO BE LET, Munro's Mail Loft and Cot tage, Foi-t street.—Apply bo SAMUEL CocinuNE and Son. NOTICE. NIGHTM UST.—A. FLETCHER begs to inform the Public that he is prepared, on the shortest notice to Empty Cesspools at the most reasonable prices. Orders left at Mr. Sceats, British Hotel, Queen streeet ; Mr. Everson, Caledonian Hotel, Symond3 street. SCORIA ASH, NIGHT-SOIL, ETC. ABEL T<LETCHEF is prepared to deliver scoria a3h at the lowest terms, and will clear rubbish oub of yards, drains, and wells, and perform ail other work of a similar kind on such terms as rnny be agreed upon; Night-soil and the contents of earth-closets also removed on low terms and in a workman like manner. Orders may b?. left at Sceats1 British Hotel. S V M M BE FASHIONS. THE MISSES MlLN.fii HAVE now open v well-assorted and Fashionable Stock of Millinery and Straw Goods Feathers, Flowers, Luce Goods Headdresses, Dress Caps Silk Jackets, in the latest shapes Also, Lace Mantles and Jackets, Silk and Dress Materials A choice lot of Fringes and Gimp Triml* minga. 37, WYNDHAM STREET, . Corner of Albert-street. SOE T H SHORE, FLAGSTAFF HOTEL, CLOSE TO HOLMES' WHAEF. ; THE FERRY STEAMERS call at the wharf every halt-hour during the day up: to 11 p.m. The Proprietor of the above Hotel has much pleasure in informing his friends and the public, that having completed the altera tions, and fitted the Hotel with eTery oomfort and convenience, he is prepared to entertain visitors on the most reasonabe terms. . Ales, wines and spirits ot the choicest brands. The Billiard Eoom ia fitted with one of Alcock's best tablo9; ..•■■:.■• ;; . . E. HOLLOWAY, 13th January, 1872. ; «•'* J. A. POND, HOMEOPATHIC CHEMIST, 63, Queen street (three doors above THE BANK OF JSTeW ZEALAND).: .' EX CITY OF AUCKLAND, the Latest Editions of Homoeopathic Domestic Works. Medicine Cases, in Walnut Wood or Morocco, containing from 12 to 4-t Remedies, fitted with tinctures, pilules, or globules. Neave's Farinaceous Food for Infants. This food has been specially recommended by the faculty. Homeopathic Tincture of Camphor, Arnica of the best quality, ahd External Tinctures of all kinds on hand. | Honueopathic 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) bY A. H.uitmann, M.D.". (NOTICE TO FARMERS, GARDENERS, ETC., TOMATOS! TOMATOS! TOMATOS! HOESE RADISH, SMALL PICKLING ONIONS, CHILLIES, AND GARLIC. THE undersigned are Purchasers of Small as well a3 Laege Quantities of the above, at NELSON, BROWN", & CO.'S SAUCE FACTORY, Fort st be et. (Two doors from the Custom-house Hotel). PORTLAND CEMENT. WHITE'S and other Brands of PORT LAND CEMENT, , AT KEANE & JEN KIN SON'S PLASTERERS, ETC., VICTORIA ST REE T, E A ST. " SXN SALE— WANTED— Caledonians Thames..-.". -, •;—■ Thames Caledonians Cures Tookeys Moanatairi Unions ■'■' Alburnias Just-in-Times. : ... p!OU A Otagos. —■*• -- - r.-::a.'philips, No 10, Insurance Buildings.



I A POTHECAIiIES' HALL. G. SYDNEY SMITH, , DISPENSING AND FAMILY CHEMIST, j 22G, QUEEN STREET, { Three Dooiw Below this City Hall. j G.S.S. specially calls attention to the following Specific Remedies :— S M ITH'S ! CELEBRATED RHEUMATIC MIXTURE, Acknowledged by all who have tried it to be a j Safe, Prompt, and Effective .Remedy. |/ S ?.i I T ll' S ANTIBILIOUS AND LIVER PILLS, Now so well known as being Unrivalled for Cleansing the System from all Impurities. SHIT H ' S VERMIFUGE AND WORM POWDERS, Which are admitted to be incomparable for Expelling Worms, either from the Infant or Adult. SMITH'S RENOWNED DIARRHOEA iND1 DYSENTERY MIXTURE, An invaluable Antacid, Calmative, and Astringent, j remarkable for giving instantaneous relief. DENTISTRY AND ARTIFICIAL TEETH. \ 1 ■ I VENETIAN BLINDS. WIRE GAUZE, AND PERFORATED ZINC BLINDS. CAN be had at the Auckland Venetian Blind Manufactory, Shortland-street, of any dimen sions, in any number, within a given time, of the BEST QUALITY, AND AT REASONABLE PRICES. (£§TSENT TO AH PARTS OF NEW ZEALAND. M. H. BUSBY, Practical Blind-maker and Wire-worker, many years established at City Road, London, manufacturer of every description of Window Blinds, Plain and Orna mental Wire Work. Old Blinds cleaned, altered, repaired and painted. VENETIAN HOUSE, SHORTLAND STREET, AUCKLAND. NEW ZEALAND GOVERN MENT LIFE INSURANCE AND- AN NUITIES. The Government having been empowered by special Acts of the Legislature to enter into contracts for Insurance on Lives, and for the grants of Annuities ' and Endowments, are now prepared to execute any of ; the usual contracts dependent upon the contingencies • of human life. j The following advantages are presented as deserving of public attention, and especially of the Working i Classes : 1. All transactions, and powers of attorney, and other documents, are free of Stamp Duty and all other taxation. 2. No charge is made beyond the purchase money or premium, which may be paid half-yearly or | quarterly. "i. Should the assured die during the days of grace the : the policy will still be valid 4. Surrender values are granted on the whole or any . part of a contract which has endured for five I years. 5. The tables of Premiums in all the branches are considerably less than in any other province of j New Zealand. G. Residence is permitted in any of the Austral asian Colonies and Europe, and premiums may be paid on the due dates at the nearest Money Order Oltice. 7. Insurances effected for the benefit of and settled on Wife or Children are free, to the extent of L 2,000 from the claims of creditors. S. The Consolidated Revenue of the Colony is liable for all claims, in the event of the receipts, which j are duly invested at compound interest, at any : time being insufficient to meet the demands, thus ■ affording the best security to the Assured. The fullest information can be obtained on applica- . tion at any Money Order Post Office, or to the Chief Postmaster, Auckland. W. GISBORNE, Commissioner. f • QUEEN-STEEET WHAEF. ; E. MOOEE, ! WINE, SPIRIT, BEEE MEECHANT AND IMPORTER. • The Public and Shipping Sutphed with j : Wines and Spirits os1 First Quality. MARTELL'S PALE AND BROWN BRANDY Campbellton's Scotch Whiskey i ■ Fine Old Irish Whiskey Browning's Celebrated Old Tom Q-eneva Grin Fine Old Rum, 30 o.p. Curagoa , • Maraschino : Cherry Cordial i Cherry Brandy Orange Bitters Orange P.oven German Bitters Strong Vinegar, for Pickling Walker's English Q-inger Wine Sparkling Hock Champagne, pints and qiiaits Australian White and Red Wine BURTON ALE, 11s per dozen PORTER, 4s per gallon ; in bottle, 9s 6d per dozen The Trade supplied with hhds and qr-casks. R.M. has on sale a small qnantity of OLD PORT, of the finest quality that can be had in London. 500 BOTTLES WANTED. THE WANZER FAMILyUaCHINe" LOCK-STITCH FOR HAND OR FOOT. npHE attention of Families wanting a good ; JL and cheap Shuttle Machine is called io' inspect the shipment just arrived, per Nevada,; and on sale at the Undersigned. For sim plicity, durability, and beauty, they are : second to none. Stitch alike on both sides ; can be operated by a child, and are particularly ! adapted for all family sewing and dress. making; will hem, gather, braid, tuck, and j bind. j Price, with extras complete, ready for working, from £o ss, upwards. EDW. H. FEATON, 99, Shortland-street, Auckland. N.B.—All kinds of Sewing Machines effi ciently repaired. Needles, shuttles, bobbins,.! springs, and oil on hand. j PAPEKHANLNG-S.. ! OILS, Colors, Window Grkss; Glass Shades,! j 'Bruslu.'s, and all kinds of painters' material?;. .25,000 feet Gilt and Stained!!' Picture Frame and Itoom Moulding, from 2d j per foot. . ; To arrive per ' Chile' and ' City of Auckland,' j '6 cases Glass Shades, Veneered Maple ' ~,.-.- - Mouldings, &c. J. L. HOLLAND, SIGN WRITER, HOUSE DECORATOR, &c Victoria.-Stbeet.



CHARLES SUTTON, V SODA- WATER. LEMONADE, AND CORDIAL MA.N UtfACTUiiEB, Eden Ckbsceht. Ginger Wine, Quinine Wine, Saesapabilia, Evei'ything made on the premises. UNITED SERVICE WHOLESALE AND RETAIL WINE AND SPIBIT STOEE, QUEEN STREET, Two Doors from 'AVellesley-street, Auckland. LIST OF PRICES:— Australian Wines. White Verdeilho ~, ... 2 6perbotlle Red Muscatel ... ... 2 6 do Hunt's Single Diamond ~\ Port and Cosous' Single' , n , Diimond bhcrry, extol-I jent dinnor wines ) Port and Sherry— pint's ... 2 0 do Amontillado Sherry—vSry __ do superior ... ... 5 0 do Fine Old Tawny Port, Vin tage iB5l * ... ■•• 5 0 do Bulk Spihits. Hennessy's Palo and Dark Brandy 4 0 do Booth's London and Ply mouth unsweetened Gin ... 4 0 do Greenlee an.l Colvill's Cam, belltown Whisky 4 0 do Jameson's Pure Malt Dublin Whisky 4 0 do Danville's Old Irish Whisky 4 0 do Old Tom,—best brands ... 4 0 do Fine Old Jamaica Euni ... 4 0 do Assorted half-bottles of the above 2 0 do > Jamaica Hum, —2nd quality 3 0 do Case Spirits. De Laage, Fils & Co, Cognac pint flasks... ... ... 3 0 do Blarfcell's and Hennessy's Brandy ... ... ... 5 G do Danville's Old Irish Whisky 4 0 do Bernard's Old Torn... ... 4 0 do Gin, JD KZ 5 0 do Do, small ... ... 3 0 do Wolfe's Aromatic Schiedan Schnapps ... ... ... 2 6 do Wixes in Case. ■'. Champagne No 2 6 0 do Do do, small 3 0 do ■ Claret, —various brands ... 4 0 do Bernard's Superior Ginger Wine 3 0 do Townsend's Celebrated Sar saparilla ... ... ... 5 0 do Cordials assorted ... ... 1 0 do Ales and Stout of the very best brands, Is 34 per bottle, or 14s per dozen. Jeffrey's Stone Ale, pints, is per bottle, or 119 per dozen. Bass's Burton Ale always on draught. The above Ales, Wines, and Spirits cau be obtained in any quantity. N.B.—Country Orders accompanied with Post-office orders punctually attended to. TERMS :—STRICTLY CASH. A. JtL .JL O .J_ ju Mi WHOLESALE AND KETAIL WINE &. SPIRIT STORE, QUEEN-STREET.- PUBLIC N.Q-TI.O''E.I>I P. DARBY | IN returning thanks to the public for the liberal patronage .be has received since opening the BOTTLING DEPARTMENT, begs to state that he has on hand a CHOICE SELECTION OF SUPERIOR POETS, SHERBIES, and ADELAIDE wines ; also, Verdeilho and Aus* tralian Ports, which he intends to offer at the Lowest .Possible Remunerative Prices for Cash. : . 2 LIST OP PRICES. Per Bottle. .. S. D. Superior Adelaide Wine .., ... 3 0 Martell's and Hennessy's P'.tlo Brandy 4 6 Martell's and Hennessy's Da.'k Brandy 4 i 0 Greenless and Golville's Whisky ... 3 6 Campbelton Whisky ... 3:6 Dunville's Whisky ... 3 6 West India Eum 3 0 Sherry Wine, really good ... ... 3 6 Superior Sherry ... ... ... 4 6 Old Port Wine" 3 6 Superior Old Port Wine 4 6 English Ginger Wine 3 .0 The above are all bottled on the premises. ' IN CASE. Genuine Brands. Per bottle.. • - s D Hcnnessy's Brandy ... ... ... 5 0 Martell's Brandy " 5 0 Geneva, JDKZ, large ... ... ... 4 6 Geneva, JDKZ, small 3 "0 Old Tom, Booth's and Burnett's ... 4 Dun villa's Whiskey ... ... ... 4.0 Champagne No 2 ... ... ... 5 6 Champagne; No 2 pints ... ... 3 0 Champagne, Jacqueson's . ... ... 5 0 Champagne, Jacquieson's, pints ... 3 0 Claret, St Julien -, 3 JO Australian Wines, very best brands ... 3 0 Townsend's Sarsaparilla ... ..5 0 English Cinnamon Cordials ... ... 2 t) Ale and Porter, London bottled, best | brands ... ... _ i#( 1/» >■ - fJSs^ Rum, Brandies, and Whiskeys sold by the gallon ; overproof, warranted the same a8 from bonded store. Assorted cases of the above made up for families and pie-nic parties. Liberal allowances made to wholesale pur chasers. TEEMS : STEICTLY CASH.