The Evening Star.

Vol. lII.—No. 809.J

Auckland, N.Z. : WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 21, 1872.

r Price : One Pennt



Shipping* a.. OVERLAND ROUTE l^^k \J TO ENGLAND. „ THE UNITED STATES, NEW "*&SISSISB* ZEALAND, AND AUSTRALIA MAIL STEAMSHIP LINE. FOR HONOLULU, SAN FRANCISCO, NEW YORK, AND LIVERPOOL. Under Contract with the New Zealand Government For a Four-weekly Mail Service. The magnificent steamship Nevada, ,143 Tons Register, J. H. Blethen, Commander, Is appointed to leave Auckland for Honolulu and San Francisco, on Thursday, sth September, at noon. For freight, passage, and all particulars, apply *o HENDERSON & MACFARLANE. _ TfOR NAPIER, WEL tJIKsIsv J- LINGTON, LYTTELTON, «|f*mjS^ AND PORT CHALMERS. «aBSli»flas!&? The Splendid Steamship Nevada, tons Register, will leave Auckland for tho above , .3 shortly after arrival from Honolulu. 'iFor freight or passage-apply to HENDERSON & MACFARLANE. •<Qx3k CPECIAL EXHIBI- Auckland Steam Packet Company's Steamship" Golden Crown will leave Queen-street Wharf on FRIDAY, 23rd August, at 9am; Tararu Wharf at 0.30 p m. RETURN TICKETS .. ~ „ 7a Od (Available until MONDAY, August 20.) EXHIBITION TICKETS ~ .. ~ .. 5s HUGH CRAIG, Manager,



j\A, "UOE TAURANGA, «aap»|rj^v X 1 poverty bay. Napier, sJ£sjg§§>£ AND SOUTHERN PORTS. The N.Z.S.S. Company's s s Rangatira. F. Renneb, Commander, will leave for the above ports, on Thursday, 22nd instant, at 3 p m COMBES & DALDY, Agents. *.__* T?OE RUSSELL, JJ AND THE NORTH;, as^a*^^ Comerang WiU leave as follows: AUCKLAND EVERY FRIDAY, at 1 p.m. for RUSSELL RusseU, every Saturday, for Wangaroa and Mongonui Mongonui, every Monday, at 10 a.m. for Wangaroa Wangaroa, every Monday, for Russell Russell, every Tuesday, at noon, for Auckland For freight or passage apply to ALFRED BUCKLAND. Auckland, July 8,1872. iTv^ QTEAM TO MAHU «SOTI*?T£^ k3 RANGI AND THE HOT The p.s. Lady Bowen, Captain Adams, wiU leave Auckland every Saturday, at 11 o'clock a.m.; leaves Mahuranga every Monday, at 10 o'clock a.m.; calling at the Hot Springs each way. Carrying passengers and cargo. June 21.1872. J. CASEY. jvTs^k A UCKLAND ts^PMjrj^K xjl_ steam packet company Golden Crown Auckland to Thames—ll a. m. daily Thames to Auckland—4.3o p.m. daily.



TIME TABLE. Royal Alfred. Leaves Auckland Thursday, August 22, at 2 o'clock afternoon Friday, August 23, at 3 o'clock afternoon Saturday, August 24, no down trip JLeaves Coromandel. Wednesday, August 21, at 0 o'clock afternoon Thursday, August 22, no up trip Friday, August 23, at 9.30 o'clock morning Saturday, August 24, at 12.30 o'clock afternoon 6~ Freight (10s. per ton) kept under cover tiU delivery. Not responsible for accidents in shipping, carrying, or discharging live stock. HUGH CRAIG, Manager. -^ "POR THE THAMES. Carrying Passengers and Cargo. Time Table of P.S- Enterprise No 2, Capt. 'Scon. from Auckland — Wednesday, August 21, at 10 o'clock night Friday, August 23, at 11 o'clock night Also, ps- Lady Bowen, - Thursday, August 21. at 10-°'cl,^k^ i ( f E r | ,ON Fort street. -i> TJIOR HOEJIANGA. gjggggEgg! The schooner .., Herald, Captain J. McKenzie, will leave as above on Thursday next, the 23rd instant. For freight or passage apply to MACpABLANE> ~LJK T7O R WAJS GAREI AND j£\jß^, JD MANGAPAI. iJfrMJ^ The Regular Trading Schooner ■WiWwrV Clyde will sail as above To-morrow (Thursday) Evening. For freight or passage apply to __,__.._■! L. D. NATHAN & CO, Agents. J. & «..*•«*». TV" O T I C E Sfcifivv«A - T0 SHIPPEES- On and after MONDAY next, August 26, the AUCKLAND STEAM PACKET COMPANY wiU EXPRESS FREIGHT per Golden Crown and Tararu Railway Company, from Auckland to Tararu, Grahamstown, and Shortland, delivering Goods and Parcels at the doors of the Consignees at current rates. Freight Agent at Grahamstown— William Soutek. HUGH CRAIG, Manager. ir^JSmW^ QTEAM TO GRA -r3nitl&ffl£A_* HAMSTOWN AND SHORT oj^f7% INLAND, GOING UP THE CREEK. AT "THE"'REQUEST OF SHIPPERS AND CON SIGNEES. Theps ' : Challenger, will leave as follows:— • Auckland to Thames. Wednesday, 21st August, at 4 o'clock afternoon Friday, 23rd August, at 11 o'clock night • Thames to Auckland. Tuesday, 20th August, at 10 o'clock night Special Trip .from Tararu: Thursday, 22nd August, at 2 o'clock morning Saturday, 24th August, at 12 o'clock noon. R. BROWN, pro Charterer's Agent. J? O R S_ A L E . Ladies' Black Velvet Slippers .'. 3s Cd Ladies' Cork soles ■ ;■".;..' .. ,- 0s Gd Ladies' House Boots 8s 6a Ladies' Black Morocco Boots.. .. 4s 6d Gents' Elastic Sides 8s 6d Gents' Kid ditto I<>3 6" J. ROUT. Highstreet.



Business Cards. J- Tonson Garlick, LICENSED SHAREBBOKER, SHORTLAND STREET, Auckland. J. Churton, LAND AND HOUSE AOENT, VULCAN LANE. Henry Saloshin, "JOINING- LAND, AND ESTATE AGENT, AUCTIONEER, & GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT. Office : Coromandel Hall. J. Carsoni HOUSE AND LAND AG-ENT, RENT AND DEBT COLLECTOR, ETC., High Street. James Butcher, /BARTER, CONTRACTOR, &c. Goods cleared and delivered from ships on the shortest notice. Ballast Supplied. M. S. LEBE S, ACCOUNTANT, Auditor, Arbitrator, Licensed Victuallers' Agent, and Hotel Broker, 74, QUEEN STREET, Over the Office of the Daily Southern Cross. N.B. —A complete Register kept of all hotels in the market, either for Sale or to Let. Companies' books audited, estates wound up, valua tions mado, and inventories taken with promptitude.



Fisher and Co., Wholesale Shipping and Family BUTCHERS, Queen street, corner of Durham street, Auck land. Poultry of all kinds dressed to order. Prime Smoked Tongues, Home-cured Bacon. Corned Beef on sale in large quantities. N.B.—Dealers in game. Live Pheasants forwarded to all parts of the colonies upon receipt of order. Families waited on in town or suburbs. MORTON & ONTON, Agents for the Thames Cargo Steamers—Enterprise No. 2, and Lady Bowen. Office : —Fort street, Auckland. EREE GOODS. Thomas Jenkins, Shipping and Forwarding Agent, Cochrane's Buildings, Fort-street. Merchandise, Furniture, etc., received for storeage upon reasonable terms. Good dry cellars. Insurance effected. TOHN MAXWELL *J Wholesale and Retail Butcher, Victoria street. Families waited on for orders, town or suburbs. "PIC HARD G-ARLICK, X\» LICENSED SHAREBROKER, No. 9, Insurance Buildings. GENTLEMEN'S CLOTHES CLEANED. ALTERED, REPAIRED, and PRESSED at HAR WOOD'S, Tailor, From Melbourne. 49, Hobson-street, near the Governor Browne. P.S.—Gentlemen's Clothes Dyed Pianos ! Pianos ! Pianos ! THE Largest, Cheapest, and Best Stock of Instruments to be seen at HOFF MANN'S ACADEMY OF MUSIC, 38, Shortland street, for Sale or Hire, or on the Deferred System of Payment. Instruments of every description Tuned and Re paired, Bought, Sold, and taken in Exchange. Established 1859.



Notice. ".. " THOMAS BARNETT, PORK BUTCHER, HAM & BACON CURER, BEGS to inform the inhabitants of Auckland and suburbs that he has opened those premises Next Door to Mr Saunders, Tailor, and Immediately Opposite the City Hall, where every delicacy of the trade wiU be exhibited for Sale at reasonable price. T. B. respectfully • intimates that, from 18 years' London experience, he is competent to please the .most fastidious. Everything made on the premises, and from nothing but Dairy-fed Pork. A call from the. public is solicited to test the quality of the goods. The celebrated Cambridge Sausage and Warwickshire Pork Piesf resh every morning. Portland Cement, WHITE'S BEST BRAND. FIRE BRICKS, WAIKATO FIRE CLAY, PLASTER OF 'PARIS, &c„ &c. . KEANE & JENKINSON, Plasterers, Slaters, &c, Victoria street east. ' Asphalt Pavement. . FIFTY PER CENT. CHEAPEB THAST FLAGGING. THE undersigned is prepared to lay down Asphalt Pavement equal to Flagging, and at half flic cost. Orders addressed to Herald office willrecCive prompt attention.^ MQEEISON , ~ ON S A L E. Of\f\ PACKAGES well-selected TEA, OUU superior quality. Will be sold at 10 to 15 per cent, less than invoice prices. GEORGE sißßl^.V [l BONES! BONES!! BONES! BOUGHT in any quantities, for cash, at the Freeman's Bay Bone Mills.



Wine Merchants. JAMES OLDHAM, WINE, SPIRIT and TEA, Im porter submits the following Cash Prices, which on comparison ho trusts will secure a fair share of public patronage, in quantities of not less than two gallons:— Wines— Port and Sherry, 255., 305., and 355. per dozen Ditto (in wood), 10s. Cd., 12s. 6d,, and 15s. por gallon Whiskey — Irish and Scotoh, 365. to 40s. per case Ditto (in wood), 19s. to 21s. per gallon Rum— West Indian, 86s. to 40s. per oasa Ditto (in wood), 18s. to 21s. per gallon Brandy — Cognac, 42s to 56s per oase Ditto (in wood), 20s. to 225. 6d. per gallon Geneva— 30s. to 50s. per case ALES AND STOUT — English and Scotch per gallon, 9s. to 12s. 6d* per dozen Ditto (Colonial), 3s. per gallon, 7s 6d per dozen Whiskey— Colonial, 13s 6d per gallon Ditto (in case), 265. 6d. Tea, Coffee/and all sorts of Groceries at equally good value. A single trial will prove the advantages offered by James Oldham, High street, Auckland. P.S.—Goods delivered free of charge within six miles of the oltv. Guinness's XX Dublin Stout. OCTOBER BREW. TAMES OLDHAM hereby informs tf his customers and the public that he has re ceived per Caduceus, direct from the Brewers, 20 CASKS of the above CELEBRATED STOUT, which he offers at 4s. per Gallon, or 10s. per Dozen. At his Stores, Hioh Street, Auckland. TELEGRAPHIC NEWS FROM THE CUSTOM-HOUSE HOTEL, Fort Street. FAMILIES will~find this establish ment the cheapest and best in Auckland. Jamaica Rum, good quality, Is. 6d. to 2s. Cd. ; best quality, 3s. per bottle Old Port, Is. 6d. to '2s. Cd. ; best quality, 3s. per bottle Fine Flavoured Sherry, Is. Cd. to 2s. Cd.; best quality, 3s. per bottle English Ginger Wir^, 2s. Cd. per bottle English Orange Wine, ditto ditto Red Australian Wine, highly recommended for invalids, 3s. per bottle Best Claret, 2s. per bottle Cherry Brandy and Cherry Cordial, 3s. per bottle Raspberry and Lemon Syrups, Is per bottle Holland Square Gin, 2s. Cd. ditto ditto Holland full-size, 4s. ditto ditto Old Tom, best brands, 3s. Od. ditto ditto Scotch Whisky and DunviUc's Irish Whisky, 3s. Cd. ditto ditto Hennessy's and Martell'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. The proprietor begs to assure his customers that all the goods are of the best quality, and if not approved of the money returned.



THISTLE WHOLESALE AND RETAIL WINE AND SPIRIT STORE, QUEEN STREET. PUB LI 0 N~O TIC E. P. DAR B V IN returning thanks to the public for the liberal patronage he has received since opening tlie BOTTLE DEPARTMENT, begs to state that he has on hand a Choice Selection ok Superior Ports, Sherries, and Adelaide Wines ; also, Verdeilho and Australian Ports, which he intends to offer at the Lowest Possible Remunerative Prices for Cash. LIST OF PRICES. Per Bottle. h. D. Superior Adelaide Wine 3 0 Martell's and Hennessy's Pale Brandy .. ..40 Martell's and Hennessy's Dark Brandy .. ..40 Greenlees and Colville's Whisky 3 0 Campbelton Whisky.. 3 0 Dunville's Whisky 3 0 West India Rum 3 0 Sherry Wine, really good 3 0 Superior Sherry 4 0 Old Port Wine 4 0 Superior Old Port Wine (Sandiman's Four Dia mond) 5 0 English Ginger Wine.. .. 0 Fine Old Jamaica Rum 0 The above are all bottled on the premises. IN CASE. Genuine Brands. Per bottle. s. D. Hennessy's Brandy 5 0 MarteU's Brandy 5 0 Geneva, JDKZ, large .. 4 0 Geneva, JDKZ, small 3 0 Old Tom, Booth's, and and Burnett's .. ..40 Dunville's Whiskey 4 0 Champagne No. 2 .. 5 0 Champagne No. 2, pints .. .... ..3 0 Champagne, JacqueSOYi's ..50 Champagne, Jacqueson's, pints 3 0 Claret, St. Julien 3 0 Australian Wines, very best brands .. ..36 Townsend's Sarsaparilla ..50 English Cinnamon Cordials ...' .. .. 2 0 Ale and Porter, London bottled, best brands ..13 Rum, Brandies, and Whiskeys sold by the gallon ; overprpof, warranted the same as" from bonded store. Assorted cases of the above made up for families and picnic parties. Liberal allowances made to wholesale purchasers. Bass' Burton Ale on draught. . Terms—Strictly Cash. Hotels.



Masonic Hotel, ■ DEVONPORT, NORTH SHORE. Under the Management of Mrs Brown. FAMILIES can be accommodated with Private Sitting-Roonis. j The Hotel con tains 13 lofty and Spacious Bedrooms. BOARD AND RESIDENCE, by the week or month, on. easy terms.. 'Boats run from Auckland, every, half-hour. > Night boats rui. until 11 o'clock p.m. __ Glover's "Royal Hotel, KAPANGA ROAD, COROMANDEL. .' ...'■_._. '" '■ :'' (j ■:■•• ••• THIS old-established and well-known Hotel, from its conimodiousness, healthy and central position; offers advantages fpr> (visitors p.to Coromandel second to none in the district: .-, A, FIRST-CLASS TABLE. . , , \< V i V Superior Sleeping; Apartments, Families Accommo-. dated, Baths, Good Stabling, Boots, and Night Porter. C. .D, BERRY, Proprietor. Coromandel. March 25,1872. ~ ' EXOHA NG E II OTE L. i A J. Street, TjIOftMEEIJZ Proyidord ? Papaya JD Line, and late Steward of the Nebraska, has much pleasure to intimate to the general public that he is during this cold weather dispensing Spiced Ale and Porter after the good old English style; also, " Tommy Dodda " after the piost approved American AShion. June 22,1872,



Hotels. THE LATEST OUT! ALL .New-comers to Auckland would do well to call at the EMPIRE HOTEL, Victoria street, where they will hear of something to their advantage from a person of groat colonial ex perience. A most healthy situation, and accommodation un surpassed. No Small-pox in the neighbourhood. Beat Brands only. RICHARD KELLY, EMPIRE HOTEL, c. Victoria street. ~Fa~m c s' TEMPERANCE HOTEL, EDEN CRESCENT, ' . (Late Royal Club House,) Auckland. T7ISITORS to Auckland, Commer- V cial Men, and others, will find all the comfort of a private residence in this Hotel combined with the well-known Quality, Cleanliness, and Economy, in which the proprietor's original Q.C.E. (established In 1859) for many years held so universal a reputation. A Table d'Hote at One o'clock precisely. For the accommodation of passengers arriving by late steamers or coaches a Night Porter is always in attendance. Rooms en suite for tlie accommodation of families. Good Livery and Bait Stabling. The proprietor, in soliciting a continuance of public patronage, pledges himself to spare neither trouble nor expense to promote the comfort of his patrons. The Waitemata Commercial & Family Hotel- Auckland, p B. EDWARDS, Vy* • PitOPJUETOII. C.B.E. besgs to draw the attention of the Commer cial PubliCaWl Families (en route) to the unsurpassed accommodation of this Hotel. The Su'tes of Apart ments for Families are well arranged and distinct from the Hotel Department, while the rooms are both commodious and easy of access. Ordinary at 1 o'clock. Table D'Hote Daily at C o'C'lock. The Billiard Saloon is one of the finest in the colonies. The Table, one of Thurston's best, being under the superintendence of an experienced marker is a guarantee of everything connected with this noble game being in-first-class order. Night Porter for the convenience of late arrivals. Winch, Sp'raiTfi, &c, of the Best Brands only.



The aim of the Proprietor Is to make for this Hotel a reputation second to none in the colonies, and nothing that shall conduce to that end shall bo wanting. '"Tis not in mortals to command success. But I'll do more—deserve it." British Hotel, North Shore. WM. PARKER begs to iniorm • the inhabitants of Auckland that he has undertaken the management of the above Hotel, and hopes the public will afford him their support. W.M.P guarantees that no pains will be spared to insure the comfort of those who may favour him with a visit. The choicest brands of wines and liquors always in stock. . 'v Clothing., PUBLIC NOTICE. TO THE PEOPLE OF AUCKLAND. J. LEVY, TAILOR, CLOTHIER, AND . OUTFITTER (Next Theatre Royal, Queen street), DOES not PRETEND Selling Off, and never PRETENDS Selling a Bankrupt, Stock, and respectfully informs every Auckland, Thames, Coromandel, and Waikato man that his Splendid Stock of Clothing CANNOT BE EQUALLED by any other, house in Auckland for Quality Quantity, and Low Prices. NOT PRETENDING TO SELL OPE! NO PUFFING! NOT A BANKRUPT STOCK! No Charge for Looking. COME AND JUDGE FOR YOURSELVES. flSTNo'te "the Address— J. LEVY, QUEEN S T R E E T, | . (Next Theatre Royal.)



Sauces. Toniato Saiice. Toniato Catfcup. NELSON, BROWN & CO., MANUFACTURERS, '~'-,''■ ' Fort street. * Auckland. "DEG to. inform the. public that they have now on hand 5,000 dozen of this season' boiling, "guaranteed a genuine article," which they are now ready to Supply the public, the trade, and country storekeepers, in large size bottles at 9s pel dozen, packed in cases to suit purchasers. Samples for testing its quality may be obtained at the Factory, Fort street, Auckland. •Nelson, Brown & Co.'s Tomato Sauce is unrivalled fpr relish. It sharpens.the appetite.and greatly assists digestion. ' It is highly esteemed by connoisseurs with every variety of meat, game, fish,- gravyi and -so^ip < and when daily partaken of in moderation it will be found invaluable as a corrective arising from an im pure state of the blood. " A Liberal Discount allowed to the Trade."



". Drapery, &c MILLINERY. A LARGE ASSORTMENT OP. MILLINERY, STRAW GOODS, AND MANTLES, Of the newest and most fashionable styles, HAVE just been received by the MISSES MILNE, and are now open for in spection :— Real Lace, Furs, Dress Goods Flowers, feathers, Costumes Satin and other Skirts Head-dresses, Velvets, Velveteens Trimmings, and other goods in great variety MISSES MILNE, 87, WYNDHAM STREET (Corner of Albert street). "REMOVAL. J. M- M'LACHLAN DRAPER, QUEEN STREET. Will Remove into those COMMODIOUS PREMISES No. 218, Queen street, Lately occupied by T. W. Doonin, and next door to Dyson's, as soon as the NECESSARY IMPROVEMENTS Are Completed. J. M. McLACHLAN, 214. QUEEN STREET. IMPORTANT NOTICE, v Previous to making arrangemements for the Spring. Trade. MRS. M. JOHNSTONE HAS this day Re-marked the whole of the FRENCH and ENGLISH MILLINERY BONNETS and HATS to one-half the ordinary prices. The Trimmed and Untrlmmed Straw Bonnets and Hats are also reduced In like proportion. Cash Purchasers can now select at the following rates :—Fashionable Straw Hats (this season's Goods), from One Shilling each ; Trimmed Hats, copied from French designs, 4s lid, Gs lid, etc. ; Trimmed Straw Bonnets, English models, 8s Od, 12s Gd, etc ; Trimmed Straw Bonnets, French models, 15s ; French Millinery Bonnets (specially imported), 21s. Feathers, Flowers, Ribbons, Ornaments, etc., etc., greatly reduced in price. Queensland-wool Shawls, Rob Roy and Shepherd check Scarf Shawls, French and English Mantles and Jackets, Dress Materials (by the yard) for out-door and evening wear ; Buttons, Trimmings, Ornaments, etc., etc., Black Moire Antique (superb quality.) All tlie above Goods have been marked at such prices ar to ensure an immediate Sale. CHIN A~! J~A PAN! Mrs- Johnstone Desires to draw Special Notice to the remaining portion of the following CHOICE AND SUPERB GOODS At 25 Per Cent. Less than, the Market Prices, Thereby offering to Cash Purchasers some Magnificent Specimens of Art at less than invoice prices in the Foreign Markets. DIRECT IMPORTATIONS From China and Japan place Mrs. Johnstone in a position to exhibit valuable works of Handicraft, such as Carved Ivory, Inlaid Papier Mache, etc., etc., suitable for tlie Drawing-room and for gracing the toilet table, at such prices as must command a speedy clearance. MRS JOHNSTONE, SEVEN DOORS ABOVE THE POST OFFICE, Shortland strett. T> E D LETTERS. TIHE PINAL SALE



NOW ON OP DRAPERY, MILLINERY, AND CLOTHING, AT R. W. D V S O N S, 220, QUEEN STREET, (Corner of Wellesley street,) OProsiTE the United Service Hotel. ■ . , '. j . ',':■:&& THE PREMISES ARE LET, i 77 \ ! '*. '/ ' , '~'.. . ' ,'..-, '.- ...... '', f [..• A .■■,■;, And Possession must be given next montl*.; >~, -, j To the Ladies of Auckland. MRS. PETTY, recently, from London, begs to inform the Ladies of Auckland' i and its vicinity that she has opened' a MILLINERY and DRESSMAKING ESTABLISHMENT, which jfor style, quality, and economy cannot be equalled in ! the .city. . ..' • ■.. ■' ■■ i .*'. •". v ' Wedding Trousseaux and Juvenile Outfits made to. ordeir. N.B.—Ladies' own materials made up. £3TNote the Address— HOBSON STREET, Corner of Victoria street



Drapery, &c. Q.REAT REDUCTIONS! Ladies' Waterproof Tweed Mantles, Paletots, and Costumes Ladies' Jackets of all kinds AT COST PRICES ! Cheap New Hosiery and Stays Morley's Hosiery The New",'' Colonial" Corset White Kid Gloves, 2s Cd per pair MEN'S AND BOYS' CLOTHING Reduced 25 per cent. HATS AND CAPS At Half-price ! NEW SHIRTS, NECKTIES, ETC. LL WINTER GOODS AT REDUCED PRICES ! ERED. LOVEROCK & CO. CITY HALL, QUEEN STR EE T. Tenders- Auckland and Waikato Railway. TENDERS are invited by the under signed for the supply of TIMBER SLEEPERS. 7 ft. x 7in x 5 in ; all of heart wood. The Timber to the extent of not less than 75 per cent, of the whole to be :—Totara, Jarrah, Oregon Pine, Kauri or Puriri. The remaining 25 per cent, may be of Matai (Podo carpus Spicata), or Birch (Fagus Fusca, or (Solandri). They are to be flat top and bottom, true, and out of winding ; but any extra width beyond 7 inches need not be removed. 4,000 to be delivered on Railway in Mechanics' Bay ; 8,000 at Newmarket, and 10,000 at Railway Crossing at Otahuhu Road. Tenders to be sent into this office not later than the 31st August, 1872. JOHN BROGDEN AND SONS, Albert Barracks. H To Timber Merchants-



TENDERS will be received by the undersigned until Noon of Friday next, the 23rd inst, for supplying about 10,000 feet Deck Plank ing, and one Spar for Mast, to be delivered at One hunga. Spar may be tendered for separately or otherwise. Specification to be seen at our office. COMBES & DALDY. August 19, 1872. Sewing Machines, &o- WHEELER & WILSON's Silent LOCK-STITCH SEWING MACHINES, With Important New; Improvements, at Reduced Prices, from £7 10s. CAUTION.—The great success of the AVheeler and Wilson Machine has produced numerous worthless imitations. To guard the public the American Medallion Trade Mark is now placed on every Genuine Machine. itarSole Agent for Auckland— J. HARRIS, CAVENDISH HOUSE, QUEEN STREET, Opposite Durham street. Sewing Machines for the Million! THE BEST AND CHEAPEST IN THE COLONY AT MONTAGUE'S CELEBRATED EANCY BAZAAR, QUEEN STREET, AUCKLAND. The "Defiance" Hand Lock-Stitch Sewing Machine, complete WITH extras. £ s. d. Price -. 5 0 0 With Table .. .. ".. .. 010 0 THIS Machine has been awarded seven PRIZE MEDALS at the various com petitive trials held in Victoria and New South Wales, and is generally admired for its elegance of finish, the certainty of its doing all that the mOst expensive ma chines are supposed to perform at one-half their cost, and it 3 extreme simplicity, as children are enabled to work it equally as well as adults. THE " GERMANIA " SILENT LOCJK-STITCH SEWING. ' MACHINE. 1 Price .. .. -. -- .. £5 15 0 With 19 extras. This Machine has obtained a world-wide notoriety, having been awarded Twenty-six Gold Medals in Europe, and has taken several Prizes in Melbourne, Ballarat, and Geelong, and is acknowledged by the Victorian Press as one of the Best and Cheapest Hand Lock-Stitch Sewing Machines yet submitted to' the public. ' A constant supply of Needles, Cotton, and: all. extras, on hand. . An experienced Machinist always on the premises, to instruct purchasers, and lessons given gratis, if required to parties preferring, at tlieir own residences. In order to meet the requirements of aU classes - WEEKLY PAYMENTS WILL BE TAKEN. . Note the Address :— •;.-,' n: Montague's Fancy Bazaar, QUEEN STREET UCKLAND COMPORT! CLEANLINESS! AND ECONOMY. Look up your Old Spoons ■ Look up your Old Forks ;,;;■ i. Look up your Old Cruets, ii Etc;;- Etc., ! Etc.,, And take them to be Re-plated and Beautified,: For a trifling cost, at the Electro-Plating ;..,•; And. Gilding Establishment, ' , .._ : Cavendish • House, ;:._..■>;.' •-,7 , ■ Queen street. |' *' ■ THE undersigned begs to announce !to iiotel-kee'pers, restaurant proprietors, jeweUers,' private families, and others that he is prepared to | Electro-silver every description of Electro-plated Ware, •' at reasonable rates ; guaranteed to stand the test of wear. Jewellery Cleaned and Re-gilt, equal to new, at the shortest notice* j -. Special reductions made upon quantities, and all * orders (country or otherwise) punctually attended to.: ' N.B.—Allkindsjof Iron, Steel, Brass, Copper, Lead, Pewter, or Zinc work, Gilt or, Plated. fi_ff Address :— E. H. PEAT ON, ELECTRO-PLATER & GILDER, (At. J. Harris's Cavendish House, Queen street, Auckland).



Drapery. jidnrrdWuTTTnT- r ~ — • ~~~~"*** ' f ""*ifl NOTICE. JOHN SMITH, Draper, Clothier, &c, 2 0 .3, QUEEN STREET, Auckland, TJ>EGrS to tender his thanks to the inhabitants of Auckland and its vicinity for the liberal patronage conferred on him since his return from England, also to inform them that he has disposed of his Winter Stock and OPENED a VERY CHOICE ASSORTMENT of SPRING aud SUMMRR G-'OODS, ex Corcmjlla and Celestial Queen, which will be sold at very low .prices in order to effect a Speedy Sale, the present lease having but a few months to run. \ J. S. invites an inspection to the following depart ments, which are replete with every novelty :— Dresses. Silks, Black do", Colored do Plain Lustres Fancy do Plain Alpacas Black do Black French Twills Black Merinoes Grenadines Muslins Silk Warps, in all Shades and Colors Trimmings In Silk, Mohair, and Lustre Fringes A Large Quantity of Ladies' Fashionable Hats Flowers, Feathers Sunshades Silk Umbrellas. A Large Quantity of Men's Summer Clothing, Consisting of :— Galatea Suits Paget Suits Sac Suits Patch Pocket, «tc Trousers and Vests, in great variety Crimean Shirts Flannel Shirts Moleskin Trousers Tweed Trousers Shetland Pants ............ Serge Pants Gent's Travelling Bags Gent's Portmanteaus Carpet Bags All which will be Sold Very Cheap, to make a Speedy Clearance. A Large Quantity of Sheeting, Blankets, Carpets, j' Rugs, &c, Which must be Sold as J. S. has determined to go to Melbourne. tfSTNote the Address:— JOHN SMITH, DRAPER AND CLOTHIER, 230, Queen street, Auckland. Merchandise.



JOHN ROBERTON & CO TTAVE ON SALE, ex " Novelty," " Wonga Wonga," and other late 'arrivals :— 100 tons Adelaide Flour—Duffield's, Ver«oe and Lee's, and Wilson's . 100 tons Canterbury Flour—Steggald's, WUson's • Lane's, and Ruddenklau's 60 tons Sydney Company's Sugar, No. 1 2000 boxes Candles —Brandon's, De Roubaix, and other brands 200 tons Bone Dust—Billyard, No. 1 50 tons Ground Bark—to arrive Adelaide Jams Colman's White Starch-561b boxes Maize, Oats, Oatmeal Currants and Figs Lamb's Biscuits—Cabin, Saloon, Pilot, Lunc and Mixed Colza Oil, Castor Oil, Kerosene Salt—Fine and Coarse—l cwt bags Butter—in kegs Varnish and White Zinc Paint Soap and Candles Tobacco—for Sheepwash To arrive per " Countess of Kintore " and " Bulwark:"— Keiller's Confectionery—assorted „ PastiUes and Jujubes Muntz Metal—l6,lß, and 20 ozs _ . .• Lea and Perrin's Sauce



TO ARRIVE IN AUGUST, a Cargo of Well-assorted - SUGARS "; ■ -' In small bagß. F.orSaleby /[.... OWEN & GRAHAM. PER ACACIA. ■ <■ . a Shipment of CHOICE TEAS EROM POO CHOW, Especially selected for this market, expected to arrive early in September. OWEN & GRAHAM. Q N S A L■' E-^ 85 tons Circular Head Potatoes (prime quality) ..;.:Canterbury Cheese. ■■ Prime Salt Butter ■'■■-' - Hams and Bacon (McConnel's) SydneyMaiae . ... r _ .._ . Feed Oats • -Seed Oats.;., . ..,■:.__! AAAAI xl* ZTPiVI Bran, Sharps, &c. JAKINS & WILLCOX, IKJRHAM STREEF. ■. :rnM\jAA.7) z



s: UtiMa 1 icoS. iTTAVE ALWAYS ON SALE— Maize, Oats—Seed and Feed Bran, Flour —in sacks and fifties Teas—Medium and very choice Candles, Oatmeal, Sugars Oilmen's Stores of all descriptions Soaps—Hawke's Bay and Melbourne Painkiller, Kerosene, American Buckets Vestas, Tobaccos in variety Neal's New Zealand Sauce, highly recommended Neal's Chutney—a delicious condiment | Neal's Oriental Pickles Munn's Corn Flour—a very superior preparation manufactured from fresh maize, and univer sally consumed in Australia iv preference to the stale English manufactures. 1 B, TONJ^S $ CO,