Printed and putlished by the proprietors George McCullagh Beed, of North Shore, and Henry Brett, of Panell, at their General Steam Printing Office, Wyndtem street, inthe City of Auckland New Zealand — Wednesday, March 5,1873

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THE OCCIDENTAL HOTEL. OCCIDENTAL j OCCIDENTAL HOTEL! HOTEL 3 OCCIDENTAL _&) HOTHL! fMO R E C U RIO s7~) MORE CURIOS TO BE SEEN FREE! The Latest Novelty Out is the— WHAT IS IT? A REWARD OP £0,000,000 will he given to any scientific person who will ex plain . WHAT IT IS. This perfectly-formed skeleton was un earthed near Auckland : it has perfectly shaped cow's horns (reversed), a very large jaw with heavy teeth, small round mouth, small throat, no ribs (in place of which there is a concave solid bone), no legs or propel ling powers of any kind. Members of the Auckland Institute are particularly invited to inspect it. Another curiosity, lately added, is the Com^mxb-tclt-ws-to^nt-ii-isjisbr captured February 2G, at the Devonport Wharf. ALSO, The polite and amiable Australian Parrot, The Hammer-headed Shark. The Porcupine Fish. The Hawaiian Parrot Fish. The Fiji Snake. The Stuffed White Cock Pheasant and Hen, with Covey of Pheasants. The celebrated Two-headed Calf with two tails. The Wonderful Perfect Pig with eight legs, two bodies, two tails, and four ears. The Three-legged Dog " Donato,"—the people's pet. The Handsome Brazilian Peacock. The Rare and Curious Black Cockatoo. The Domestic Rabbit. The Aquarium. The Wonder of Wonders.—A real Mer maid and her supposed Lover, the Skeleton of a Lilliputian Japanese Kiug only ten inches in stature. The Coney Egg. The Albatross Heads. The Double Fiji Egg. American Beaver's Teeth. Tasmanian Deer. The New Zealand Pet, or Uncomfortable Bedmate. The New Zealand Lobster. The Long-tail'd Duck's Egg. The Japanese Curios, etc. The celebrated Dime and Pin The Vegetable Caterpillar—a plant grow ing upon a caterpillar's head, the lava of a large green moth ; the plant is called Cordy ceps Eobertsii, the moth Hepialus Viresoens. Patent American Clothes Pegs, for sale only to the uninitiated. Orders received. The PICTURE GALLERY is always i open. A large number of New Local Sketches, Oil Paintings, Photos, etc., have lately been added. " Omaha is still to be seen by Moonlight." Autographs of nearly all the officers of vessels and professionals that have been in Auckland for the last three years. On arrival of each Californian steamship the following papers are regularly received and fded :—Harper's Weekly, Frank Leslie's Chimney Corner, Comic Monthly, Budget of Fun, Sporting News, Wilke's Spirit, Police News, Californian Mail Bag, Day's Doings, tlie principal daily papers in the United States, together with Hawaiian and English papers. N.B.—Australian and Fiji papers always on file. The following assortment of Wines, Spirits, etc., are only to be found at the OCCIDENTAL HOTEL, in Auckland :— James Hennessy's two and three-star Brandy (recommended by the Faculty to in valids). Martell's Old Dark Brandy in case. Monongahela and Bourbon Whiskies. . Oldener's Eye-Opener, or Daybreak Ee viver. Angostura Poultry Tails. Krag (private curer) Champagne. Just arrived per Nebraska, and for sale only at the OCCIDENTAL :—l5O cases Superior California Wines from the Bosquigo Vineyard. Cerk-e White Wine or Hock, Angelica Malaga (sweet ladies' wine), Claret, Sherry. Also Red Malvasia and Gerke, in bulk, at 3s. per bottle ; 335. per case—prices within everybody's reach. Come and Look at the " Pheasant Persuader." The Cafe is about being enlarged on ac count of the increased trade in that depart ment, which causes the removal of that celebrated board or table called the Top Bagatelle, recently imported from California, now for sale, reasonable. The Billiard Table has been thoroughly overhauled, and the pro prietor will always be happy to have a friendly bout with all comers. Thomas Le Dodd will be presented during the Pheasant Season. The best may err, and the most cautious fall; He's more than mortal that ne'er erred at all. —Pomfret (Love's Triumphant). Let everybo-'y know who you are, Wheri» yJIAS'J, and wha-t you are doing, ><< And YOU BET you will succeed. SDWD."PERKINS, ) PROPRIETOR



Merchandise. RYAN, BELL, & 00, ~ WHOLESALE WINE So SPIRIT MERCHANTS, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENTS, VULCAN LANE, AUCKLAND, NEW 2EAL AN D, Agents for GPvEENI.EES & COLVII.L'S SCOTCH WHISKEY, Swatne, Boord, & Co.s 'Celebrated Old Tom. Ttie British & Oriental Ship's Coatino Company. Solid Wort fob Brewing Purposes. private and public-house trade SUPPLIED ON LIBERAL TERMS. ALWAYS ON HAND' Axe- Bass.' (by R. Porter & Co.), Tennent's, Younger's, &C, &0., Stout—Byass' (green label) Double Stout, Guinness's Blood's, Younger's, and Pig. Brandy (in bulk and case)—Hennessy's, Martell's' Storm & Co,, 3-dagger, Beehive, &c. Whiskey— Greenlees and Colvill, and other brands. Geneva— JDKZ and Key, proof 15 and 20 bottles. Old Tom—Booth's, Burnett's, Swaine, Boord & Co. Rum—Lowndes', &c, 30 o.p. Schnapps—Wolfe's Schiedam. Wines of all description, every variety. Colonial "Wines of every description, and in every variety. Prtces Given ox Application. TTIFTCaSJ" & CO., WHOLESALE & RETAIL BOOKSELLERS AND STATIONERS. STORES SUPPLIED AT LOWEST PRICES. UPTON & CO., CANADA BUILDINGS, AUCKLAND. FIRE-PROOF SAFES. FOB SALE, a Consignment of Price's celebrated Fire-proof Safes, various sizes. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, nEIOKET, CROQUET FOOTBALL, ETC. ALa c and Well-assorted Stock of CRICKET BATS, STUMPS BALLS, GLOVES, AND LEG GUARDb ; „_._-, SETS CROQUET & STANDS, CROQUET SEATS SINGLE STICKS, FENCING FOILS, GLOVES AND MASKS, BOXING GLOVES, FOOTBALLS. QUOITS, LAWN BILLIARDS, ETC To be Sold, a Bargain, A LARGE LAWN MOWER. H. FENDELOW, IRONMONGER, 166, QUEEN STREET. TIMBEK ON SALE at the Store Breakwater road. Planed Tongued and Grooved, 9 x 1 and G x 1 r also, a Splendid Assort ment of all sizes First and Second-class, vessels loaded with despatch. Q HARRIS. ' 8 or, 80,1878,



Miscellaneous. JAEINS & WILLCOX TTAVE ON SALE, EX LATE ARRIVALS, Provisions and Groceries. ] 3 cases McConnell's Bacon and Hams 22 cases Port Cooper Cheese 40 kegs Potted Butter I Potatoes Tea in half-chests and boxes Sugar (Crystals) Sugar (Counter) Soap Sperm Candles Matches—Bell and Black's Corn Flour Salt —Coarse and Fine Eto., Etc, Etc GRAIN, ETC. Sydney Maize Heavy Potato Oats Tartarian Seed Oats Wheat (for Fowls) Flour Sharps Bran, &c, &c. SEEDS. Perennial Rye Grasa Cocksfoot , White Clover Alsyke Cow Grass Red Clover Timothy Lucerne Rape. MANURES. Bone Dust Peruvian Guano. JAKINS & WILLCOX, GRAIN AND PROVISION MERCHANT^ Durham-street, Auckland. pHOTOGEAPHY G. EEDFEEN, ARTIST & PHOTOGRAPHER, 193, QUEEN STREET, AUCKLAND, Rooms over Mr Kino's Chemist. Cartes-de-visite taken the best style at 12s Cd per dozen; 7s 6d per half-dozen Portraits Painted in Oil and "Water Colours in a style unsurpassed in the colonies. NOTICE. THE public are informed that I have obtained a License from the City Council Office for the Removal of Rubbish or Night Soil. The lowest price charged, and satisfaction guaranteed. Orders may be left at the City Council Office ; or at Mr Sceats' British Hotel. ABEL FLETCHER. VENETIAN BLINDS WIRE GAUZE, AND PEBFORATED ZINO 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. fJjgPSENT TO ALL PARTS OP KEW ZEALAND. IVx £L. 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. public notice. J CATER (late Crombie's) EOYAL • FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERY, Queen street, Auckland, has much pleasure in inform ing hi 3 friends and the public generally that he has purchased the Photographic Business so long carried on by Mr. Crombie ; and having secured the services of an Experienced Operator, feels warranted in stating that hey will receive every civility and attention, as well as flrst-class and artistic portraits at his hands, and that no pains will be spared to give entire satisfac tion. J. C. begs to announce that his arrangements for taking Instantaneous Portraits of Children are now omplete. Tjl O R SALE, At the Yards op the Undersigned— Puriri Posts Heart of Kauri Posts Heart of Totora Posts Hobart Town Rails Ti-tree Rails sft. Hobart Town Palings 6ft. do do do Kauri Palings 40,000 sft. Hobart Town Palings, 14s 6d per 100 FENCING AT LOWEST RATES. ARCHARD & BROWN, MECHANICS' BAY AND FIREWOOD WHARF. DANTZIC SPRUCE. BRAND: RICK & FISCHER. THIS universal and excellent beverage of the celebrated brand of Riok and Fischer, is now to be had on Draught, in Bottle, or by the Keg, from JOHN SCEATS, BRITISH HOTEL, Queen street. Highly recommended by the faculty. Also, ' 5 hhd». Rum Shrub, 30 0.p., for special uw of the Jewish fraternity,



Drapery. EOB GOOD CHEAP CLOTHING GO TO THE i MANUFACTURER, HE ONLY CAN SUPPLY THE FITTING ARTICLE AT THE LOWEST PRICE. OAMTJEL COOMBES' CLOTHING FACTORY II IN I HIGH STREET, AND THE DEPOT IS THE CITY CLOTHING MAET, No. 80, QUEEN STREET. GENTLEMEN'S HOLIDAY CLOTHING, Everything for the season for Men and Youths. NEW SUMMER TWEEDS. LIGHT FASHIONABLE SUMMER CHOTHING. SEASONABLE UNDERCLOTHING. SUMMER HATS. All In Unprecedented Variety of Style and Quality. ORDERS EXECUTED ON THE SHORTEST REASONABLE NOTICE. Clothing Bought on the Premises ALTERED TO FIT GRATIS. SAMUEL COOMBES TAILOR, OUTFITTER, AND RING CL



Sewing Machines, &o. Sewing Machines for the Million ! THE BEST AND CHEAPEST IN THE COLONY AT I MONTAGUE'S CELEBEATED FANCY BAZAAE, QUEEN STREET, AUCKLAND. The "Defiance" Hand Lock-Stitch Sewing Machine, complete WITH EXTRAS. & a. d. Price 500 With Table 6 10 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 its extreme simplicity, as children are enabled to work it equally as well as adults. THE " GEEMANIA" SILENT LOCK-STITCH SEWING MACHINE. Price £5 15 0 "With 19 extras. This Maohine 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 Viotorian 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 p\irchasers, and lessons given gratis, if required to parties preferring, at their own residences In order to meet the requirements of all classes WEEKLY PAYMENTS WILL BE TAKEN. Note the Address — Montague's Fancy Bazaar, QUEEN STREET AUCKLAND. SUFFOLK HOTEL, DEDWOOD. To the Inhabitants op Dedwood and the Public Generally, ME E. HOLLOW AY having taken the above Hotel hopes by strict attention to cleanliness and good Liquors to merit a fair share of public patronage. Families supplied. Pic-nic and Yachting Hampers delivered on the shortest notice at reasonable prices. The Billiard-room stands unrivalled for comfort, and is fitted up with one of Alcock's best Tables. JAMES OLDHAM, WINE, SPIRIT and TEA, IM PORTER submits the following Cash Prices, which on comparison he 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. 6d., 12s. 6d., and 15s. per gallon Whiskey— Irish and Scotch. 365. to 40s. per case Ditto (in wood), 19s. to 21s. per gallon Rum— West Indian, 365. to 40s. per case Ditto (in wood), 18s. to 21s. per gallon Brandy— Cognac, 42s to 56s per case Ditto (in wood), 203. to 225. 6d. per gallon Geneva— 30s. to 565. 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 city. MEDICO-BOTANIC DISPENSARY H. BEITTAIN, CHEMIST, DRUGGIST, AND MEDICAL HERBALIST, 65, Victoria Street, Corner op Chapel Street. Sole Agent for Dr. Coffin's Composition, Stomach Bitters, Antispasmodic, Diuretic and Female Restora tive Powders, Indian Pills, etc., etc. A Fresh supply of British and American HERBS. Proprietors of the far-famed WORM POWDERS, i which are acknowledged to be the most marvellous and effectual remedy ever known. *** A few copies of Dr. Coffin's Guide to Health and Treaties on Midwifery on Sale. TpUENITUEE AND CAEPET WAEEHOUSE, SHORTLAND-STREET. WINKS & HALL Have at present an immense stock of every description of English. American, and Colonial-made FURNITURE, CARPETS, FLOOR CLOTHS, &c, Which are all marked at exceedingly LOW PRICES. Those about to furnish would do well to inspect the following lines before purchasing elsewhere :— WALNUT, ROSEAVOOD, and MAHOGANY DRAWING-ROOM SUITES OAK, MAHOGANY AND RIMU DINING ROOM SUITES. WALNUT LOO, OVAL, AND SHAPED TABLES, MUSIC STOOLS, CANTERBURYS, AND WHATNOTS. ROSEWODO AND "WALNUT CHIFFONNIERS MARBLE TOPS AND GLASS DOORS. CEDAR, RIMU, AND KAURI CHIFFONNIERS MAHOGANY, RIMU. AND MOTTLED KAURI WARDROBES. MARBLE WASHSTANDS AND TOILET TABLES CHESTS OF DRAWERS, COMMODES, AND TOWEL HORSES. STUFFED, CANE, AND WOOD-SEATED CHAIRS GILT CHIMNEY AND TOILET GLASSES (In great variety). IRON AND WOOD BEDSTEADS, SPRING, HAIR, WOOL, FLOCK, AND FLAX MATTRESSES, FEATHER BEDS, STRAW PALLIASSES, BLANKETS AND QUILTS. CARPET ROOM. W. and H. have just received A LARGE CONSIGNMENT OF THE NEWEST DESIGNS IN. BRUSSELS, TAPESTRY, VELVET PILE, AND KIDDERMINSTER CARPETS. FELTS. RUGS, MATTINGS, AND DOOR MATS TABLE COVERS. FLOOR CLOTHS, All widths, from yards to 5 yards. REPS, DAMASK, LACE, AND MUSLIN CURTAINS. CRUMB CLOTHS, DJMITY, FURNITURE, CHINTZES. BRASS CORNICES AND CORNICE POLES, FRINGES, GIMPS, AND FURNITURE TRIMMINGS OF EVERY DESCRIPTION. W. and H. having large and convenient workshop can manufacture every description of Furniture of the shortest notice. AGENTS FOR THE GROVER & BAKER SEWING MACHINES, Instruction given to purchasers Closed on Saturdays after Two o'clock. VUKBi HALL.



Miscellaneous. BATHING ! BATHING ! BATHING ! ALL HANDS A-HOY! TURN OUT AND WASH YOURSELVES. THE SOLID-EOCK BATH is in Commission. Sept. 88, 1872. SAWN TIMBER. UAWN KAITEI, Eough, Planed, T ongued, and Grooved, wholesale and retail, a the Mills, Whangapoua; and the Yards, Custom house-street, Auckland. Contractors' and Builders Specifications cut to order on the shortest notice. HUGH CRAIG. Queen-street Wharf. OIL, COLOE, GLASS,' AND PAPERHANGINGS. HOUSE, SIGN, AND GENERAL, DECORATING, 57, QUEEN STREET, Next to Bank of New Zealand. J. HENDERSON, Importer of and dealer in Oil, White Lead, Turps, Zinc, White, House Painters', Coach and Cabinet makers' Varnishes, Calico Scrim, Clock and Compass Glasses, Brushes, &c, &c. ME FAULDEE, 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, oan have the same done by leaving a notice either verbal or written with the Inspector of Nuisances. City Council Office, Queen-street. OLOYEE! CLOYEE!! CLOYEE SEED ! ! ! Ex 'Lochnagar.' New Clover Seeds, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Brocoli, Turnip, &0., just landed, in splendid condition. H. LIPS COMBE, 130, Queen-street. Protected ly Boyal Letters Patent. Dated October 11th. 1869. UNDER DISTINGUISHED PATRONAGE. DE BEIGHT'S PHOSPHODYNE, A Chemical Preparation of Phosphorous, with the Vegetable Alkaloids [Quinia, Cypripeden, Xanthoxylin, &c, Discovered, introduced, and extensively prescribed by Charles Leslie Bright,M.D., Resident Surgeon to St. Mary's Hospital London. This Phosphatic combination is pronounced by the most eminent members of the Medical Profession to be unequalled for its power in replenishing the vitality of the body, by its supplying all the essential con stituents of the blood and nerve substance, and for developing all the powers and functions of the system to the highest degree. . It is agreeable to the palate and innocent in its action, while retaining all its extraordinary properties, and as a specific surpassing all the known therapeutic agents of the day for the speedy and permanent cure of- Nervous Prostration Trembling of the hands and Liver Complaints limbs Palpitation of the heart Impaired nutrition Dizziness Mental and physical de- Noises in the head and ears pression Loss of energy and'appetite Consumption (in its mci- Hypochondria pient or first stages only) Female complaints Eruptions of the skin General debility Impaired sight and memory Indigestion " Nervous fancies Flatulence Impoverished fancies Incapacity for study or Impoverished blood business Nervous debility in all its Sick headache stages Lassitude Premature decline Shortness of the breath and all morbid conditions of the system, arising from whatever cause. The action of the Phosphodyne is twofold—on the one hand increasing the principle which constitutes nervous energy, and on the other, the most powerful blood and flesh generating agent known ; therefore, a marvellous medicine_ for re novating impaired and broken-down constitutions. It quickly improves the function of assimilation to such a degree that where for years an emaciated,_ anxious, cadaverous, and semi-vital condition has existed, the flesh will rapidly increase in quantity and firmness, and the whole system return to a state of robust health. The Phosphodyne acts electrically upon the organi sation ; for instance, it assists nature to generate that human electricity which renews and rebuilds the the osseous, muscular, nervous, membranous, and organic systems. It operates on the system without exciting care or thought upon the individual as to the process. It moves the lungs, liver, heart, kidneys, stomach, and intestines, with a harmony, vigour, yet mildness, unparalleled in medicine. The Phosphodydne gives back to the human struc ture, in suitable form, the phosphoric or animating element of life which has been wasted, and exerts an important influence directly on the spinal marrow and nervous system, of a nutritive, tonic, and invigorating character; maintaining that buoyant energy of the brain and muscular system which renders the mind cheerful, brilliant, and energetic, entirely overcoming that dull, inactive and sluggish disposition which many persons experience in all their actions. The beneficial effects of the Phosphodyne are fre quently shown from the first clay of its administration by a remarkable increase of nervous power, with a feeling of vigour and comfort to which the patient has long been unaccustomed. Digestion is improved ; the appetite increases wonderfully; the bowels become regular; the eyes brighter; the skin clear and healthy ; and the hair acquires strength, showing the importance of the action of the Phosphodyne on the organs of nutrition. Finally, the Phosphodyne maintains a certain degree of activity in the previously debilitated nervous system ; its use enables all delibilated organs to return to their sound state and perform their natural func tions. Persons suffering from Nervous Debility, or any of the hundred symptoms which this distressing disease assumes, may rest assured of an effectual and even speedy cure by the judicious use of this most invaluable remedy. DR. BRIGHT'S PHOSPHODYNE Is sold only in cases at £1 Is, containing two bottles; and £2 2s, containing five bottles. Also in family cases at £5, containing sixteen bottles. To be had of all Chemists and Up-Country Storekeepers throughout the Colonies. FULL DIRECTIONS FOR USE IN THE ENGLISH, FRENCH, AND GERM AM LANGUAGES AC COMPANY EACH CASE. SELECT MEDICAL OPINIONS. Sir Charles Locock. Physical Accoucheur to Her Majesty the Queen, stated at a meeting of the Royal Medical and Chirurgical Society that in, thirteen cases ©f deoility and nervous prostration he had effected permanent cures by the use of Dr. Bright's Phosphodyne. Sir Wm. Ferguson, Bart., F.R.S., Surgeon to Her Majesty the Queen, says :—" I have repeatedly pre; scribed Dr. Bright's Phosphodyne, and found it an agreeable and beneficial remedy. I have but one ob jection regarding it, and that is the elaborate process required in the preparation will not allow of the retail prices being withii) the reach of all classes." Dr. Lancaster, the eminent Coroner, says:—"Dr Bright's Phosphodyne is calculated to entirely super sede iron, mercury, sarsaparilla, quinine, and cod-liver oil." Dr. R. Quain, F.R.C.P., Physician to the Hospital for Consumption, Brompton. remarks: —" Itcannot. *■« doubted that this Phosphatic preparation will huuee forth rank foremost in therapeutics; it generates all the important elements of the human frame, the peculiar character of this substance fitting it for vital uses." Sir T. Lawrence says:—" I have found Dr. Bright's Phosphodyne an excellent remedy in skin diseases. I presume it is by oxydisation." Professor Syme says :—" The effects of the Phos phodyne in obstinate cases of disease are as astonish ing as perplexing." Dr. Hanfield Jones, F.R.C.P., F.R.S.. Physician to St. Mary's Hospital, says, in Athropy and General Debility Phosphodyne is a most admirable remedy ; it invigorates the nutritive functions, and increases the vital energy—" it not only acts as an absorbent," but retards or repairs the waste of tissue, and restores the nutritive functions to their normal condition. The Lancet considers the Phosphodyne one of the most important contributions made to Materia Medica during the last century. Pamphlets containing Testimonials may be obtained from all Chemists and Up-Country Storekeepers. SS" Caution.—Be particular to ask for Dr. Bright's Phosphodyne, as Imitations are abroad; and avoid purchasing Single Bottles, the Genuine Article being sold in cases only. Wholesale Agents for New Zealand :— KEMPTHORNE, PROSSER, &Co. PUNEPIN,



Miscellaneous- New Zealand Steam Coffee Mills. Established 1864.] D STEPHENSON & CO. • Have on Hand and for Sale :— Coffees-Raw and Roasted, Plantation, Java, Native in bond and duty paid . ..... Coffee, packed in lib, 21b, 41b, 6lb, 71b, 121b, 141b, 81b, and 501b tins Peppers, black and white, whole or ground Peppers, packed in J-lb tins and upwards Peppers, Cayenne, loz cruets and bulk Mustard, Colman's £-lb, llb> and 71£ H?, 3 , w. ™a Curry Powder, Morton's, Cross & Blackwell s ana Bengal, in |-lb and lib bottles ( Chocolate and Cocoa, Fry's, Taylors, and Lpp 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, plaia and fancy boxes Mixed Spice, in tins, assorted sizes Essence of Lemon and Assorted Essences Ground Rice, in tinfoil packets Chicory, Barry's Lame's, and Colonial. D. Stephenson and Co., „,„ ma . WHOLESALE COFFEE & SPICE MERCHANTS ■Wyndham street. Auckland ASPHALT. KNIGHT, CEAW & CO. desire to inform the Ratepayers of the City of Auck land that they are prepared to lay Asphalt Pavement in any of the suburban streets at 3s 6d per yard. The City Council guarantee to pay half the cost. Appli cation to be made to the City Council. X., C, & Co. can recommend their work for Stores, Kitchens, and Cellar-floors, Gardens, Walks, Back yards, and guarantee a durable Pavement. PEOSPECTUS OF THE AUCKLAND IRON AND STEEL COM PANY (Limited). To be Incorporated under the Joint Stock Companies Act, 1860. CAPITAL-£IOO,OOO, in 100,000 Shares of £1 each. Provisional Directors : John Henderson. C.E. (Engineer for Messrs Brogden and Son), Wellington . , Thomas T. Masefleld (Masefield and Co. s Engineers), Auckland William Lodder, Engineer, Auckland F. M. P. Brookfield, Auokland Robert J. Creighton, Auckland. Solicitors : Messrs Whitaker and Russell. Bankers : Bank of New Zealand. Secretary : John Mowbray. The object of this Company is to utilize the Iron Stone and Iron Sand which abound in this Province, by converting them into cast iron and malleable steel iron, by the process of manufacture successfully tried at Onehunga by the original promoters of the Com- Samples of their iron have been submitted to the severest tests by practical mechanics, and invariably pronounced to be equal ir. grain and toughness to the best Lowmoor and Swedish iron. It is proposed to raise sufficient capital for the purchase of machinery, and for the erection of the necessary plant and buildings, at a site to be deter mined as being most convenient for obtaining a supply of the Iron Sand, Iron Ore, and Coal. A careful esti mate has been made of the cost of a plant suited for the purpose of manufacturing Pig Iron, and Mer chants, Bar Iron, together with land and buildings: and the amount is £15,000. The whole of the machinery can be supplied in Auckland. This would include :— 1 High-pressure Steam Engine, 100-horse power nominal 1 Hot-blast Furnace, complete; 6 Puddling Furnances 2 Mill Furnaces ; 1 Rolling Mill, 10-inch tram 1 Steam Hammer ; 3 Coke Ovens 2 Pair Shears ; 1 Straightening Press . Land, Buildings, Freight, Commissions, ana Contingent Expenditure. The Plant, as enumerated, would be sufficient as a beginning, and would admit of extension at any time. The following is an estimate of the weekly produc tion of finished Bar Iron, leaving out of calculation altogether the yield of Pig Iron from the Blast Fur nace—an estimate founded upon experience :— Five Puddling Furnaces, working five days per week (one day idle for fettling, &c), and 1 spare Furnace, 50 tons. Return in cash, at £16 per ton, £800. Wages per week—Puddling per ton, including helper, 255, £62 10s ; Shinglers, ditto ditto, £12 10s ; Rollers, ditto ditto, 4s, £10 ; Engineers, £12 ; Stokers, £4— £16 ; two Forge Labourers, £4 ; 75 tons Coal, £150 ; Raw Material, at per ton, 4 s, £100 ; Management, Contingencies, Oflice Rent, o ear and Tear, &c, £100. Total, £455—0r, Dr. 50 tons Merchant Bar Iron, per week, at £16 per ton £800 0 0 Cr. Wages, Management. Interest, Coal, Raw Material, &c. .. .... 455 0 0 Showing a weekly profit of .. 345 0 0 Or, £17,940 per annum. It will be seen that no account is taken of the profits from the iron produced by the Blast Furnace which it is proposed to erect, capable of making ten tons of pig iron daily. This item, however, will add considerably to the profits of the undertaking. The raw material is estimated in excess of what it is likely to cost; and, with regard to coal, which is estimated to cost £2 per ton, it has been ascertained that Buller River Coal, Waikato, and Bay of Islands Coal could be delivered at the works at £110s per ton, with certainty. But a most valuable seam of coal having been discovered close by the site of the pro posed works, the saving on that item will necessarily be very great. The Promoters have secured the right to use all Iron Sand and Iron Stone within the Manakau Harbour, the property of the Crown, free of royalty. There is an unlimited supply of Iron Sand and Hasmatite Iron Ore, as well within as without the Manakau Heads; and the Provincial Government have by letter expressed their readiness to lease in terms of the Public Reserves Act any portion of the West Coast line under Provincial control which the Promoters of the Company may require in the pro secution of their enterprise. The price of Bar Iron is estimated above at £16 per ton, the lowest price at which it has ever been sold for in Auckland being from £14 to £16 per ton. The current rate is £20 per ton cash; £22 _ per ton at three months; and the general tendency is upwards. The cost of producing Merchant Bar Iron is, after making the most liberal allowance for expenses of all kinds, £10 per ton. Taking the iron as selling on the spot for £16 per ton. a large and certain return is assured. The demand for Iron is daily increasing: owing to the extension of railways, mining, ship building, and other branches of manufacturing in dustry. The certainty of finding a market for all that can be produced need not therefore be doubted. As a legitimate investment for capital, Shares in the Auckland Iron and Steel Company, Limited, are without a rival. 11 is altogether free from the specu lative uncertainty of goldniining. The supply of the raw material of manufacture being on the surface, renders it less costly to procifre that any other mineral deposit, while the demand for the manufac tured article is, practically; without a limit. 50,000 Shares of the proposed capital of the Com pany are oft'erecl to the public. 2s. Cd. per Share deposit ta be paid on appUeation ; 2s. 6d. per Sfaiwe on allotment; and ss. per Share within six months from allotment, in calls not exceeding 2s. 6d. The remaining 10s. is to be called up (if required) in calls not exceeding 2s. (id. each, at periods of not less than two months.- It is proposed to pay to the Promoters, as soon as the Company is in a position to erect machinery, the sum of £2.000 in cash, and on aUotment 8,000 fully paid-up Shares; the .remaining 42,000 Shares to be held in trust for the Company. The Promoters bind iheii.sclves not to place their Shares on the market until the plant is in working order ; and engage to assist in carrying on the works after the start, at a salary to be agreed upon with the Directors, and to convey to tlie Company for its use their rights and privileges in a Patent'for the working of Iron Sand and Iron Ore applied for by them. On one-fourth of the required capital being sub scribed, a General Meeting of the Shareholders will be convened to elect a Board of Directors and pass Rules for the management of the Company, and also to make arrangements for the vigorous prosecution of the works. The Provisional Board of Directors is principally composed of practical men, who, having satisfied themselves, give their services to further this national undertaking. Applications for Shares made to the Company's Secretary, Mr. John Mowbray, No. 44, Queen-street, Auckland, up to the 14th day of March, 1873, will be numbered as received, and Shares allotted on approval by the Directors, immediately after the receipt of Southern applications. Auckland, February 3,1873.