The Evening Star.

jfOL. IV.—No. 1,125. j

Auckland, N.Z.: SATURDAY, AUGUST 30, 1873

[Pkice : ONE PENNY.



snipping. A USTEALABIAN -JlgyaL __L STEAM NAVIGATION «lSsß§P^m. CO's Flrst-Class Steamers. SYDNEY & MELBOURNE, TRANSHIPPING TO BRISBANE & ALL OTHER QUEENSLAND PORTS, ADELAIDE, and KING GEORGE'S SOUND, by the A.S.N. Company's Steamships. The Bplcndid steamship Wentworth, J. TV. ISnowN, Commatder, expected about the 28th test., will leave this three days after arrival. Bm particulars of freight or passage apply to H. M. JERVIS, Aeent. /Xi "P 0R SYDNEY jflffiglftS !' ThY Favorite .Regular Tr* dcr Alice Cameron, P. Carter, Commander, will sail on TUESDAY, Jnd September, 1873. For freight or passage apply to HENDERSON & MACFARLANE. -*k*^ *ROR NAPIER The a.s. JW? ' Star of the South will leavo for tho abovo THIS (Saturday) EVENING, it 6 o'clock. Not responsible for accidonis in shipping, (tarrying, or discharging live stock, itSTNo Goods reoelvod for Napier, by Stair of the South, aftor 3 p.m. For freight or passage apply to WILLIAM LODDER, Manager and Enginoer. ~tV T? ' O R KAIP AR A -1/ (Calling at all stations). afe|jf\ The Schooner Amaranthe Will sail as above on TUESDAY next, 2nd September. For freight, &c, apply to M. NICCOL, j Agent. ~T^k_r~TTOR WANG AN UI, •■••fcfX^. JJ WELLING ON, LYTTELTON, V^^A^> AND DUNEDIN. Thois. Wanganui will leave the Wharf, Onehunga, for the above ports on TUESDAY next For freight or pasaago apply to BINNBY< •J«K__ TXTAIKATO TRANS {■NPf^b. VV PORT OFFICE, vB-H-wSsr FOB.T-STBKET, AUCKLAND. GOODS FORWARDED TO ALL PARTS OF WAIKATO. THROUGH RATES OF FREIGHT. Auckland to Waikato. Auckland to TuaVau 55s per ton Auckland to Eangariri .. .. .. 56sperton Auckland to Ngaruawahia 60s per ton Auckland to Hamilton or Whata Whata 65s per ton Auckland to Alexandra or Cambridge .. 66iperton . Waikato to Attok_akd. Cambridge or Alexandra to Auckland .. 45s per ton Hamilton or Wha Whata to Auckland .. 45s per ton Ngamawahia to Auokland 40s per ton Bangarlri to Auokland 36a per ton T_kau to Auckland Sfigperton FRANZ SCHERFF. As_l \TB¥ ZEALAND XI PARCELS CONVEYANCE. SmallParcolsmaynowbesentto^the 9^ undersigned for despatch to New Zea land from England, or from New Zeala.nd home, at Tery Cheap Rates, which will include, Marine In surance, IVP. A, and all other charges. Parcels should be sent, Carriage Paid, to our office for despatch, fußy addressed to the consignee in England oi in New Zealand, and the value thereof stated. In order to carry out this project satisfactorily itis particularly requested that friends of those in New Zealand will make known the "NEWijZEA LAND CONVEYANCE" as much as possible? and support the undertaking. Full particulars of terms on which parcels may be transmitted, from England to New Zealand, or from New Zealand ,to England, may be obtained on appli cation to EDWARD & HERBERT BUTTERFIELD, 27, Leadenhall street, London, E.C. Or, to. ..'.". ELLIOTT & ANDERSON, Queen-street Wharf, Auckland. No further charge is made if the parcel is called for at the head offices, London and Auckland. Insurance against,iill risk effected ifjrequeatod, and vain* stated. "JTEWS FOR THE MILLION HEIR SPRICHT MAN HOCH-DEUTSCH. Old and young, rich and poor, Bf reading 'this they may be sure That during the present winter season They can be clothed if they will but reason. By one visit to our Clothing Hall You'll find I'm selling at prices nominal Knowing the scarcity of cash I'm offering Goods that are fresh At less than English cost, I vow; So now is your time, and only now. The assortment is good and extensive : The beauty is. they are made on the pwrniiea. The follewing is a list of prices of a few of the Large and Extensive Stock during the Winter months :— a a Boys' Hats in Alpine and various other shapes, the Largest Stock in town, each .. .. 21J Felt Turban Hats (new patterns).. .. ... |11 Xarge-size White Blankets (wortWlOs ed) each 6 0 Woollen Comforters, each 10 Carpet Bags (large sizes) ' a ? Leather Belts (good value), each 0 * White Pocket Handkerchiefs, each .. ..0 4 Boys' Trousers and Vest, only 12 0 Boys' Shirts (heavy) * n LambswoolSocks, per pair.. .. ....10 Boys' Black Cloth Trousers (worth 155).. ..7 0 Men's do do do (worth2ss).. ..15 0 Men's Sydney Tweed Trousers 10 6 Hen's Cloth do (worth 165).. .. 611 Men's Black Sac Ceats, only .. .. ..14 11 Men's Waterproof Coats' .. .. .. ..14 11 Boys' do do .. .. .. .. 711 Men's Winter Overcoats (various patterns) ..24 0 Men's Heavy Pilot Coats 14 11 Men's Woollen Singlets (All-wool) .. ..4 6 Regatta Shirts (all patterns) .. .. ..2 6 White Linen Shirts 3 11 And Hundreds % other Goods equally as low. J. LEVY having been established now five years in Auckland, and having given every satisfaction to his customers, trusts that by still giving a good article at a low figure be will merit a fair share of public upport. Observe the address— a J. LEVY'S {^MONSTER CLOTHING HALL v - (Next to the Old Theatre Royal), 210, QUEEN STREET, 210. And at the Branch Store, 250, Queen street, adjoining Woodward's (Confectioner), and opposite the Main Entrance to the Market. N B.—The public are requested to observe the new Circular Reflector outside No 210, in order to prevent mistakes. Open as usual from 7 a.m. till 10 p.m. ; Saturdays, till 12 p.m. . _ _ L _ VY Sole Proprietor.



Business Cards. LAMB 8' BISCUIT, £18 per ton. Mb. J. S. Maofablane, Agent. SAMUEL MORGAN, COMMISSION & NATIVE AGENT, Alexandra. Waikato. WARNOCK BROTHERS, Soap & Candle Manufacturers, CHAPEL STREET, AUCKLAND. ___ _____ _ _ V • House and Land Agent, Rent and Debt Collector, Stichbury's Buildings, Queen street. JAMES BUTCHER, Carter, Contractor, &c. Goods cleared and delivered from ships on the shortest notice. Ballast supplied. ALOYETT, Tailor, Ac, Karanga • hape Road (near the top of Upper Queen street), Auckland, having commenced business at the above address respectfully solicits a share of public patronage. MRS. MITCHELL is prepared to give Lessons in Singing.—.For terms, Ac, apply at her residence, Upper Pitt street, near the Wesleyan Church. MISS NORMAN, Teacherfof Music (pupil of Mr Hoffman for the last five years), Waterloo Quadrant, five doors from Princes street. The North Shore attended. AD AME WINTER, ROYAL ACADEMICIAN, gives Lessons in Music and Singing. Two to Three Guineas per Quarter, payable in advance. Schools attended.— Melbourne House. SAMUEL $f. E L L S House, Land, and Commission Agent, Collector of Rents, Debts, Highway Rates, ( &c. Loans arranged. Office : 129, Queon stroet (three doors below the Union Bank.) P_ _______ __ _o__ , s BISCUITS. Reduced Prices : Cabin Biscuits 18s per lOOlba. All Kinds Fancy Do .. .. Bdperlb. A I S A A C S~,' • GASFITTER & PLUMBER, VICTORIA STREET EAST, Four Doors from the Greyhound Hotel. Maker of the Patent Enamelled Gag Reflector. ■ W~H. . BUT L E _, HOUSE, SIGN, AND DECORATIVE AINTER, PA PER HANGER,' &c. &o. Oil, Colours, Glass, Putty, Canvas, Turpentine, White Lead, &c. AIW AYS O N HAN D. No. 25, GREY-STREET. WILLIAMS AND CO., SHIP CHANDLERS, 'Are Cash Purchasers of Old Sails, Canvas Rags Europe Rope, Jnnk, Old Muntz Metal, Copper, Brass, Ac, &c. MODERN LANGUAGES. MR B. M. O. THEORELL, Member of the University of Upsala, teacher of Frenoh at the Auckland Grammar School University Classes, gives instruction In the' Frenoh and German languages.—Applications may be made at th« Mechanics' Institute Library. O O P E R A C 0., GOLDEN CROWN STEAM BREWERY, Wellesley street East, Auckland. SPARKLING EUBEKA ALES. XXX .. £4perhhd. XXX_ .. .. .. .. £6perhhd. GEORGE AKEBS, (Latk Giddes A Co). FREEMAN'S BAY SOAP AND CANDLE WORKS. OEDEES STRICTLY ATTENDED TO. CASH BUYERS OF TALLOW. PHILLIPPS & SON, • OIL, COLOR, and GLASS MERCHANTS, Importers of Paperhanging3, Scrim, Paints, Oils, Turpentine, Colors. Varnishes, French Polish, Gold Leaf, Artists' Colors and Brushes, Plate, Sheet, Crown, Ornamental, and Photographic Glass, Picture Frame and Tapestry Mouldings, Clock and Compass Glasses, Glazed Sashes, Doors, &c. Glass cut to size, and carefully packed. 12, Wyndham street. '' DENTISTRY. I\/T E. T. TRAFFOED, JjLL burgeon dentist, Wakefield street. Artificial Teeth, from One to a Full Set, in Gold or Vulcanite. EECEIVING AND FOR WARDING AGENCY. BRAMWELL & FLOWER, For some time past with Mr R. T. Ebborn, having entered into partnership, intend to commence busi ness as Receiving and Forwarding Agents on Monday next, July 7, and solicit a share of the patronage of the Importers and Merchants of Auckland. MR FAULDER, Sole Contractor to the City Council for the Emptying of Earth- Closets, Privy Boxes, Cesspits, &c, is prepared to at tend punctually to all requests regarding the above. Persons desiring to have the said places attended to, either weekly, fortnightly, or otherwise, can have the same done by leaving a notice either verbal or written with the Inspector of Nuisances. City Council Office, Queen-street. pU B L I C NOTICE.. BOOTS! BOOTS! BOOTS! SELLING OFF BANKRUPT STOCK bought to great advantage, and will be SOLD CHEAPER than has ever been heard of before in Auckland, ««,,,,,' FOR ONE MONTH ONLY! _TNote the Address :— WILLIAM BROWNHILL, 88, QUEEN-STREET, Directly opposite Sibbin's, Auctioneer, and next door to Howden's Jeweller. ONEHUNGA AND AUCKLAND ROYAL MAIL COACHES. THE ROYAL MAIL COAHES TIME TABLE. Leaving Auckland- Leaving Onehunga -8 a.m. 8 a.m. : 10 a.m. „., 9 am. 12 noon ' 10 a.m. 2 p.m. 12 noon 4 p.m. 2 p.m. • ~,./.:. 6 p.m. 6 P<m* ■ Sundays. 10 a.m. . 10 am -4 p.m. ' • ■ * 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 bo always had at night on the arrival of steamers at Onehuuga |to proceed with passengers »-*_. HAJ jd J} .GTON, Propil«tQ»,



Business Cards- HL. POSSENISKIE, • T A I L 0 E, AND WHOLESALE CLOTHING MANUFAC TURER, Begs to inform his numerous customers and the public of Auckland that he has RESUMED BUSI NESS In WELLESLEY STREET (opposite the new Market) in the above line, and hopes by strict atten tion to all orders entrusted to his oare he will receive a fair share of public patronage. _______ • OOBNER OF QUEEN AND WAKEFIELD STREETS. NEWCASTLE COAL (Wholesale and Retail), AT THE LOWEST RATES. BRICKS, LIME, SAND, SHELLS, AND TILES, Vlwavs on hand. TOOTHACHE! TOOTHACHE! WILLIAMS' NEEVINE, or Odontaligic Essence, will bo found to give immediate relief in the most violent paroxysm of pain.—To be had (Wholesale and Retail) only at the People's Dispensary, 216, Queen street, opposite City Hall. GENTLEMEN'S CLOTHES CLEANED. ALTERED REPAIRED, and PRESSED at HARWOOD'S, Tahob, 'FROM MeLBOURKE. , 49, Hobson-stroet, near the Governor Browne. ■ '' ' P.S.—Gentlemen's OKfthes Dyed Tjl I S M E E &, C 0., X? Wholesale, Shipping, and Family Butcher, 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 Urge quantities. N.B.—Dealers in game. Live Pheasants forwarded to all parts of the colonies upon reoeipt of order. ■ Families waited on in town or suburbs. PIANOFORTES AND HARMONIUMS. MR J. BROWNE begs to announce that his First Consignment of Pianofortes from Mr Ralph Allison has arrived, and are for Inspection and Sale at his residence, Symodds-street. These Pianos will be sold at tho very cheapest rates, and are warranted, with a certificate from this eminent maker. Deferred payments taken. A second-hand 20-stop Harmonium, by Debain, L 45, suitable for a Large Church, Chapel, or Musical Spciety. Also, an Ele ant "Queen's Model" Harmonium 10 stops, action 35 Guineas, by Alexandre ~TASMANIAN SEED WAREHOUSE. ' ' ' ' Ex WONGA WOKOA, A MERICAN Early Bose Potatoes -CL- Splendid collection Herb Seeds, just arrived ' from Paris, Prairie Grass I i Blue Tartan, Kidney Potatoes, and SilversVins Th« largest and best collection of Garden Seods, ' Ac., in Auckland, and no puff ! 50 caies Splendid Apples, 2Jd per lb. by cose ' 23 cases Oranges, 7s per case Fresh Roasted Pea Nuts, Is per lb. Haricot Beans, 6d. , ' H. LI PS COMBE, 129 QUKEN-STRKBT, AN I) .4 AUCKLAND MARKET, Wholksale akd. Retail SEED MERCHANT. ON SALE By the Underfill nod, EX MARY WEBSTER AND ELDERSLIK, 1,600 BAGS OTAGO OATS. .GEO. W. BINNEY. N SAL E ■' ' ' By the Undersigned, II PRIKCBB3 ALICE, 1250 bags Lyttelton Potatoes 100 „ „ Oats 480 „ Wheat 10 cases McConnell'f Hams and Baoon. O"~~ N SALE . Bjr the Undersigned, , EX, JAKE ANDKRSOK, 100 TONS OAMARU FLOUR. GEO. W. BINNEY. N S ALE By the Undersigned, EX PIKEBE, 30 KEGS LYTTELTON BUTTER. GEO. W. BINNEY. ON SALE By the Undersigned, NOW LANDING EX IALLA KOOKII, 2000 BAGS SYDNEY MAIZE. GEO. W. BINNEY. ON S A L E By the Undersigned, EX ALICE CAMERON, 50 TONS BELLYARD'S No. 1 BONEDUST, GEO. W. BINNEY. Tl/rAIZE!, MAIZE !! MAIZE!!! TO STOEEKEEPERS, CARTERS, AND . , : OTHERS. '. 1 . ■■..•.:•. _____ ' '■' On Sale, ex Lalla Rookh, 2000 BAGS GOOD PEED MAIZE, At 4s Cd per bushel by the single bag. GEO. W. BINNEY. Tji DE N BREWERY, NEW NORTH ROAD, AUCKLAND. NOTICE TO PUBLICAN- AND OTHERS. W. J. SUITER & CO. beg to inform the nhabitants of Auckland and else where that they have commenced Business as BREWERS at toe above premises, and hope by strict attention to business and producing Ales of a superior quality (which W.J.S.'h long practical ex perience in the colonies will enable us to do), to merit' a fair share of public support. July 24, 1878. , ... . . , GOVERNMENT LIFE INSURANCE. LOW RATES,—COLONIAL SECURITY. T^AILURE to pay Premiums does JO not forfeit the Policy after one full annual pay ment, but the Policy will be continued in force until the Premiums already paid are exhausted by cost of Insurance. Should the insured die within the period i.f continued insurance the full amount of the Policy will be paid the same as if all Premiums had been paid when due, except that the Premiums overdue and unpaid will be deducted with interest. S. B. BISS, Chief Postmaster, Chief Poat-offloe. Auckland., UtMAujpwt.'lS.Ta.



Merchandise. Q N SALE BY THE UNDERSIGNED— Malt Woolpacks Corn sacks Axes Tomahawks Tubs in nosts of eight Pails. TO LAND, Miller's Baking Powdor Water & Williams' Vinegar Hill & Evans" Vinegar Keillor's Confectionery Papor and Paper Bags Starch iind Pearl Barley. OWEN & GRAHAM. Q.RAND FANCY BAZAAR. vii ,„ jOIT V HALL. i"'3no SEPTEMBER, 187 3. A BAZAAR, under the auspices of the Presbyterian Church, will bn hold in the above Hall, bcginniDsr on WEDNESDAY, 3rd September, at 2 o'clock. The object of the Bazaar is to aid weak Country Congre gations in erecting Manses, or liquidating the debt on those already built. Handsome contributions have been received from friends of the Church at Home, which have been liberally tnpplementcdby the various congregations in the province Those who have promised contribution* will be good enough tasond them to the parties to whom they have promlspd the same. Produce and other contributions from the country to be sent to Messrs A. Cftrk A Sons, who have kindly agreed to take charge of them. "pi PORTER oc CO, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL IRONMONGERS, Importers of Every Description of hardware, table and pocket cutlery, electro-plated and nickel-silver GOODS, . SPONGE, HIP* AND SHOWER BATHS, PILTERERS, IRON BEDSTEADS AND COTS TOILET WARE, JAPAN, AND TIN GOODS, BRUSHWARE, DOOR MATS, FENDERS AND FIRE-IRONS, COOL VASES, KITCHEN REQUISITES. LEAMINGTON RANGES, American Pattern Cooking Stoves, Fine Cast'and Berlin Black Reßister Grates and Fronts, Copper and Galvanized Iron Furnace Pans (portable), &c.) GAS CHANDELIERS, 2, 3, and 4-light Pendants, Brackets, Hall Lamps, Iron and Composition Gas Pipes and Fittings of all kinds. Locks, Nails, Bolts, Brass Foundry and General Builders' Ironmongery. Bar, Plate, Sheet and Hoop Iron, Steel Anvils. Bellows, Horso Nails, Farriers' Knives, Holts, and Nuts, &c., &c. Morewood's and Gospel Oak CORRUGATED GALVANIZED-IRON and Plain Galvanized iron, Sheet Zinc, Lead Pipe, Iron Tubing (black and galvanized). Force and Lift, Iron and Brass Pumps, 'and Plumben'-Pittlngz. Netting Twine, Shop Twine, Fishing Lines and Hooks. N.B.—lndia-rubber Belting, Hose and Sheet-rubber, Circular, Vertical, Cross-cut, Pit, and other Saws. Carpenters', Engineers', and Smiths' Tooli, of all ' kinds. Blasting and Sporting Powder, Shot, Cap*, Fate, &c. &c. pHOTOGBAPHY. G. RED~FERN, ARTIST & PHOTOGRAPHER, 193, QUEEN STREET. AUCKLAND, Rooms over Mb Kikq's Chemist. Carten-de-vlsite taken the best style at 12s Cd por doien 7s Od per half-dozen Portraits Painted in Oil and Water Colours in a ityle unsurpassed in the colonios. ( JM. LENNOX, • ESTATE AGENT, VALUATOR, ETC, MONEY INVESTED FOR CAPITALISTS. LOANS ON MORTGAGE EFFECTED ARBITRATIONS UNDERTAKEN. EXCELLENT FREEHOLD PROPERTIES FOR IMMEDIATE SALE. A good FARM of 60 acres, at Kiriklri, three quarters of a mile from Papakura. There is a small house upon the Farm, also cow-shed, pig-stye, stabling, &c There is also 5 acres in grass and 6 acres under cultivation. There is a good macadam ised road to the door. The owner of this property really wants to sell, and will take Ll6O ALLOTMENT in Wellesley-street, adjoining Mr Halstead's residenco—B6 x 113. Price, Ll5O. ABEROROMBIE - STREET — An excellent abc roomed House, next to the Wynyard Hotel. Price, L 250. A really excellent FARM at the EastTamaki. The Farm contains 207 acres, all laid down in rich grass, and subdivided into 7 paddocks. Price, Lt per an num. A BARGAIN—A really good Residence in William street, city. The residence contains 5 room* and a wash-house. There is a good freehold allotment; excellent well of water. Pretty ornamental garden, and bow window in front of the house; is always let Price, LIBO. A BARGAIN—A. really good Suburban Residence, known as " Harbour View." The residence contain* nine rooms, overlooks the harbour, and hag excellent conveniences for bathing and boating. There is a quarter of an acre of Froehold laid out with orna mental trees and shrubs. The property fronts the harbour. Prico, £350.—32 c. A FARM of 00 acres atißazorbeck ;80 acresin grass; cost L 225 unimproved. Price, Ll6o.—f. ]„, GRAFTON ROAD—A desirable Residence In the Grafton Road. The residence contains five rooriitf, is well built, with verandah front and back, and com manding a beautiful view of the flagstaff and harbour. In the kitchen there is a good Leamington range and every convenience: freehold allotment, 32 x 190. Price, L3SO. „ L ONEHUNGA—AII that fine property near Mount Smart, and known as Mr Walsh's residence. There are 5 acres of rich land; also a good dwelling-house The property commands a beautiful view. Price- FARM of 450 acres, at Papakura, well suited for sheep or cattle grazing,—34c. . FARM of 00 acres near Mount Eden, all under cultivation or in grass. Price, L1200.—42c. FARM of 37 acres of fine volcanic land, at Mount Eden. - 42c. ALLOTMENT in Woodthorpe, Parnell. Price, LlO. V I'or FARMS, HOUSES, and ALLOTMENTS see" J. M. Lbnkox's long Monthly List in Weekly Herald. , ~ .. •, MONEY LENT OUT for Capi talists on First-class Security at Current rates of Interest. No charge made to Lender. £3,000 to lend at 7 per cent, in sums of LSOO and upwards. Sums of L 25 and upwards also advanced upon really good security. SHARES, Gold Mining, Bank, Gas, and Insurance Shares Bought and Sold. J. M. LENNOX, ESTATE AGENT, ETC., QUEEF -STREET,



Drapery. EXTRAORDINARY CHEAP SALE OF DRAPERY & C.LOTHING. T CO.SGRAVE&OO Will hold a CLEARING SALE OF THE BALANCE of their WINTER DRESS GOODS, WINCEYS, FRENCH MERINOS, WOOL PLAIDS, CRIMEAN SHIRTINGS, CALICOES, FLANNELS, BLANKETS, And General Manchester Goods, AT GREATLY REDUCED PRICES, FOR FOURTEEN DAYS ONLY. LADIESi JACKETS. MANTLES. SHAWLS, AND MILLINERY, Reduced to Half-price, to effect a Speedy Clearance. The LARGEST and BEST-SELECTED STOCK of CLOTHING in New Zealand to choose from, at IMMENSE REDUCTIO.NSI J. COSGRAVE & CO., CANADA BUILDINGS, QUEEN STREET. -g STABL I SHED 1859 PIANOS. PIANOS. THE LABGEST STOCK O* INSTBUMENTS To be seen at HOFFMAN'S ACADEMY OF MUSIC, 38, SnOETLAND-STEEET. Pianos and Harmoniums for Sale or Hire and on the deferred payment system from £14 to £126. Every instrument guaranteed, and kept in tune one year after purchase, free of charge. Instrument!* of every description Tunad and Re paired, Bought, Sold, and taken in exchange. -VWT INKS & HALL, CABINET-MAKERS & UPHOLSTERERS AND GENERAL HOUSE FURNISHERS, HAVE NOW ON HAND THE LARGEST AND BE3T ASSORTED STOCK OP FURNITURE, CARPETS, FLOOR CLOTHS, BILLIARD CLOTH, AND GENERAL FURNISHINGS IN NEW _EAL_ND, Which are all marked at exceedingly LOW PRICES. THE TRADE k SHIPPERS SUPPLIED WHOLESALE. W. _H. having large and convenient workshops manufacture every description of Furniture on the SHORTEST NOTICE. FLOOR CLOTHS, ALL WIDTHS, CUT s TO ANY PLAN. CARPETS MADE UP AND LAID. , AGENTS FOR THE GROVER & BAKER DOUBLE - LOCK AND ELASTIC - STITCH SEWING MACHINES, lonir acknowledged as THE BEST, are now also ; THE CHEAPEST. The New HAND MACHINE is a marvel of simplicity | and efficiency, at £5 ss. . Every Machine Guaranteed. Instruction! Gratis. Illustrated Prospectus and Samples of work sent y O st free, WIN KfT HA.Ii,



Drapery. j^JTLLINERY DRAPERY, AND CLOTHING-, AT AND UNDER OLD PRICES, To make room for Large Shipmonts to arrive from London. No Advance in Consequence of New Tariff. Call Early! Country Orders.carefully attended to. CALL EARLYI T. McMASTER, 2 42, QUEEN STE,E ET, OPPOSITE THE SEW MARKET. 1873. SPRING & SUMMER. 1874. J^ M. McL A C H L AN, 218, QUEEN STREET, Is now Opening NEW GOODS in all Departments. D R E S S E S. Now Bordered Prints and Muslins, New Silkwarps, Kew Lustres, Embroidered Summer Costumes. N-T^ MOURNING GOODS. THE MILLINERY DEPARTMENT, under the superintendence of Miss Mould, will be found to be replete with avery article necessary for a Lady's Complete Outfit. Mew Hats, New Mowers, New Feathers, New Eibbons, New Laces, New Scarfs, New Costumes, New Jackets, _c, &c. THE CLOTHING DEPARTMENT is also well stocked and assorted with every requisite of Gentlemen's Apparel of the NEWEST STYLES, and at most reasonable prices. ' TO LET, a Six-roomed House on Mount St. Mary's Road.—Apply to SAMUEL OOCHRANE & SON, Land Agents, Fort-street. TNSPECT COOMBES STOCK OF TWEEDS. PIANOFORTES AND HARMONIUMS FOR SALE, at Turrell's Music Warehouse, QIUKEN STREET, Next door to Montague's. FOR SALE by tlie undersigned- Tanks, Cart Shafts, Coals (Bay of Islands and Nowcastle), Firewood, Charcoal, &c. J. CRAIG, Fort street. EOS SALE, (heap, one 21-feet Boat, several Ships' Boats and Dingles.— J. Clare, Boatbuilder, Custom-house-street East. B OARD AND RESIDENCE for a Gentleman, in a private family, in a pleasant part of Hobson-strcet.— Apply at the oilice of this paper FOR SALE, Cheap, a good sub stantial Six-roomed House. To be removed off tho ground.—For particulars apply to Fraser and Tinne, Phoenix Foundry. MONEY to Lend, in large or small sums, at a very low rate of interest. —Apply to Mr Laishloy, Solicitor, High street. MONEY TO LEND on first-class freehold security, at low rates of interest. | R. C. Dyer, Shortland street. MONEY TO LEND, from £25 to £3,000, on first-class securities, at current rates of interest.—J. M. Lennox, Estate Agent, 42, Queon streot. . MONEY TO LEND on Freehold Security.—Apply to Elliott Meyer, Solicitor, 28 Shortland street. PICTURE FRAME AND ROOM MOULDINGS, NOW OPEN, A CHOICE ASSORTMENT, Fkom Id. per Foot. PAPEBBANGINGS IN EVERY VARIETY. W. PHILLIPPS & SON, OIL, COLOR, & GLASSJ MERCHANTS, 12, Wyndham strkkt. TATJRANGA TO THE HOT LAKES AND NAPIER. COBB&CO'S ROYAL MAIL LINE OF COACHEB Tauranga and Napier Time Table Outwards. T EAVES Booking Office, Tauranga, JL— Tuesdays at 6.30 a.m., arrives at Ohinemutu same afternoon ; leaves Ohinomutu Wednesday morn ing, arrives Taupo same evening; leaves Taupo Friday morning, arriving at Napier Saturday evening. Leaves Tauranga Fridays at 6.30 a.m., arrives at,Ohinemutu same afternoon ; leaves Ohinemutu Saturday morning, arrives Taupo same evening: leaves Taupo Tuesday morning, {arriving at Napier Wednesday evening. BOOKING OFFICE : MASONIC HOTEL, TAURANGA. Fares to Ohinemutu £1 0s Fares to Taupo (Tapuaeharuru) .. £2 10s Through Fares £4 10s is tAgroit reduction made on return tickets. HAN SO N & 00,, Pioprietors.,



Miscellaneous. SALDLERY AND HARNESS. THE Undersigned has received er Warwick Edinburgh Castle, and Hylton Castle, Splendid Shipments of the above, comprising— Saddles, Bri .ues (Ladies' and Gents') Hunting, Buggy, Gig, 4-Horse, and Cart Whips Spurs, Ladies' and Gents' Fancy Bits and Stirrups Curry, Mane, and Clipping Combs Dandy, Spoke, Water, Body, Compo, Shoo and Clothes Brushes Thongs, Leggings, Pole Chains, and IMPROVED SHIFTING DRAUGHT CART HAMES, All of which will be sold at the Lowest Cash Pricks. Pack Saddles, and every Variety of English and Colonial-made Harness always on Hand or j Made to Order. Second-hand Harness for Salo. TO ARRIVE PER CITY OF AUCKLAND, Best English Brass and Silver Mounted Buggy, Gig, and Spring-cart Harness. Riding Saddles (for Butchors' use) with Brass Head and Cantlo Plates, Ladies' and Gents' Hunting Crops, Saddle, Harness, and Polishing Compos, Roll Fetlock Boots, Kneo Caps, Brushes,, and Er/LmAN'w Royal Ejuieoqa cation for Horges and Cattle. W. S. JONES, SADDLER. HARNESS-MAKER, & IMPORTEB 15 4, QUEEN STEEET.^ NEW STOCK OF SADDLERY, HARNESS, ;Etc. J WISEMAN has added to hia • Stock, ox late arrivals, a Largo and Varied Assortment of Saddles, Bridles, Horso Clothing, Saddle Cloths, Whips, Spurs, Hames, Chains, &c, &c, and has extensive shipments to arrive. Carriage, Buggy, Gig, Spring-cart, Dray, and Plough Harness on hand, or made to order at the shortest notice. Orders ey Post Promptly Attended to. Quuen street, Auckland. C AMEEON'S DTAMOND KEROSINE OIL, 112, AN|D OVER FIRK TEST, And Guaranteed Non-explosive. oooop TT7*E call your attention to this Oil, V V which we recommend for families, being as white as pure spring water and perfectly free from smoke, smell, odour ls»uing from common Oils, and burns longer without trimming or crusting the wick than any other OIL For Sale by all dealers in Now Zealand. Sole Agents in Auckland: JOHNROBERTON & CO., DURHAM STREET. MEDIOO-BOTANIO DISPENSAEY3 H. BEITTAIN, CHEMIST, DRUGGIST, AND MEDICAL HERBALIST, 66, Victoria Street, Corner oi Chapel Street. Sole Agent for Dr. Coffin's Composition, Stomach Bitters, Antiipasmodic, Diuretic and Fomale Restora tive Powders, Indian Pills, etc., etc. A Fresh supply of British and American HERBS. Proprietors of the far-famed WORM POWDERS which are acknowledged to be the most marvcllou »nd effectual remedy ever known. / «i V A few copies of Dr. Coffins Guide to Health' nd Treatise on Midwifery on Sale. "DEDUCTION I N PEIOES. THE QUALITY AND PRICE OF OUR ARTICLES WILL GIVE EVERY PURCHASER ENTIRE SATISFACTION. The Price List as under will prove that our Large and. General Stock of Groceries are supplied at almost Wholesale Prices:— Fine Counter Sugar .. .. 4jdperlb Bright Yellow Sugar .. .. 5d per lb Fine White Sugar .. .. 6£<i per lb Fine Table Rice 3frd per lb Finest Java Rice .. .. 4d per lb Finest Oatmeal .. .. .. 3Jd por lb Finest Pearl Tapioca .. .. Od per tt> Fine New Currants .. .. 6d per lb Mould Candles 5} per lb Belinont Sperms.. .. ..Is per lb Soap (hard), large bars .. .. 7d per bar Salad Oil .. 8d per bottla Jams, best quality .. .. 9d per tin Plaid Vestas 9d per dozen Tobacco, very fine .. .. 4dper cake Eleme Raisins 7d per lb TEAS FOR THE MILLION ! Our present suporior.Stock of Toas have been soleoted with great care, and are the best that can be sold irt the price:— No. 1 Congou Tea 2s per tb No. 2 Fine Tea 2s6dperfl> No. 3 Rioh Pekoe, full flavoured 3s per tb No. 4 Finest Selected .. .. 3s 6dperib The above are a rich combination of many rare Black Teas, and possess great purity, strength, and flavour. Fresh and Potted Butter from the best dairies. Cheese, Bacon, Maize, Flour, and Potatoes, at tho Lowest Prices. g&TYou will please note our Address:— FRENCH & CO., IMPORTERS AND FAMILY GROCERS, THE PEOPLE'S TEA WAREHOUaj AND MARKET STORE, 25 2, QUEEN STREET, AUCKLAND. TO THE LADIES OF THE PROVINCE OF AUCKLAND. I HAVE great pleasure in intimating that it is my intention to Open the Magnificent Shop just completed on SATURDAY NEXT, th« 30th inst.. with a Choice Assortment of.Drapery Goods, selected personally by me during my late visit to Europe and the Colonies. The Stock, which is entirely new, is the most varied and exteusivo in Auckland and of the latest fashions. In thanking . these ladies who kindly supported me in my late premises I would respectfully solicit a continuance of their favors, which I Intend to merit by offering Goods of the best quality and at the most reasonable price. J. SMI T fi, 204 & 206, QUEEN STREET AUCKLAND. FW P APE KHAN GIJN'G GILT MOULDINGS. HOLLAND & BUTLER, OIL AND COLORMEN, 28, VICTORIA STREET, AUCKLAND, Importers of PAPERHANGINGS, ■White Lead (in wood and iron), Paints, Raw and Boiled Oil, Varnishes, Brashes, Plain andj Ornamental Window Glass, Artists' Tube Colors, Photographic Glass, GILT MOULDINGS, GLASS SHADES, ETC. PICTURE FRAMIN G 0 0 S.DJE B Agents for the NELSON HEMATITE PAINT COMPANY. Ih I'ftint is tho best pcoventatlvo o rust in iron,