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Auckland, N.Z.: PBIDAY; MAEOH 21. 1873.

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1 •-"•" >;' rT^ J=Mk WP^ffi»Y 9pMPA>Y (Ljmited). . ; r. . , ~£??£ HifißOtftWS BOAT," ■;..'! _ .Leave's;!> • -Leaves' ■■'.< -^Leaves' : ' Deyonport Wharf. Flagstaff Wharf. Auckland Wharf: 9.20:,,,: ivjj.j .9:33,, ~ .i.i •>;. $m&'? "'•>>-' 2.50 „ '.•=: ■ 3;eo " • " 3.50 p.m. 4.0 „ 490 4.50 „■■ , TV.-frO .„' :■ SfeßO " 5-50 „ 6.0 „ ,fi.2O *■**•' - -s fHsr r> svlj^*^ 9.50 a.m. — 40.0 a;m. 10.20 am XJ» ssntftST _2^o „ 320 ' 3.50 „ 4.0 „ 490 4.50 „• ' '5.0 „ ' 5-5o " .• -5,5,0 „ 6.0 „ 6.20 ," •Weekly Tickets r Single, is. 6d.;, Family, 4s! Single fare, 3d. each way ; Children, Half-price Horses, ss. • March 13, 1873.' ■; •'/ a &:«t O yEELAND BQITTB artoßS^y TO ENGLAND. CALIFORNIA, NEW ZEALAND, SPcSKJy?™ AXJSTEALIA «ailotkamp WEBB'S LINE. FOE HONOLULU, SAN FRANCISCO, NEW ; YORK, AND LIVERPOOL. - uhder Contract with the New Zealand , Government ".<n 4 For a Four-weekly Mall Service. The Magnificent New Steamship ■ *■ ITeforaska, 2,143 Tons Register, I. Harding, Commander, is appointed to leave Auckland for Honolulu and San Francisco, on THURSDAY, the 17th April, at two o clock p.m. ■, . ; ■ For freight, passage", and all particulars, apply *o HENDERSON & MACFARLANE. k. A tTSTEAL ASIAN il STEAM NAVIGATION 39HHnHrav, co >s First-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. . . . * J The splendid steamship Wdnga Wonga, .:>■:.. ;i ■■■ <"i J. W. Brown, Commander, shortly expected, will leave for above port three days: after arrival. For particulars of freight or passage apply to , *'■'" H. M. JERVIS, Agent. Oil' 1' ■' ■' '.. .-■:•.;>;■-'.■,■ WANGANUT STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY. npENDERS will be received by the -L ' "[Undersigned, up to the 25th instant, for ... REPAIRS AND ALTERATIONS TO THE ■.. ■:" ; S.S; St. Kilda. ; Plans and Specifications may be seen' at the office' Of the Agents, Messrs Cruickshank& Co., Auckland. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. Tenders to be addressed and forwarded to the Manager direct. W. FINNIMORE, .; Manager, W.S.N Co. Wanganui, 10th March, 1573. '■■: CJTEAM TO WANG-A- J"LJfj»a^ *-* IiEI AND MAHURANGI, <Pin^ calling at the KAWAU, HOT j#ftj|P OPT>T-Nrr.c an( i LITTLE OMAHA, 'ffIHHBHBm»'. on their respective days. , - ~ \ ■JOi •■ rf>il«f Ildi'l'.j :.:':'>' The p.s. Lady Bowen, Captain Adams (under contract with the Provincial Government), will leave as under :— For Mahurangi—Every. SATURDAY at 11 o'clock : .a.m.', touching at the' Hot' Springs From Mahurangi to Auckland—Every MONDAY at 10 a.m., touchings at the Hot Springs |. For Wangarei—Every TUESDAY at 4 o'clock p.m., calling at Kawau and. Little Omaha From Wangarei—Every THURSDAY, calling at ■ Little Ojnaha and Kawau. .For freight or : passage apply to ~ '. ">. ■'■ . ,;\' J. CASEY.".. » QT AM TO EIVEE <<]UVW HEAD. J^AC^^ The twin-screw steamer *^^^^** Gemini Leaves Auckland daily at 11 a.m. ; arrives 1 at; River head at 1 o'clock; leaves Riverhead at y o'clock; arrives at' Auckland at 5 o'clock. -i Fares':' To excursionists, parliamentary rates of One Penny pet mile; >•-' •• '■ •■■ ' ' ' • '•'■'•' Dec. 2, 1872. ' Ji'CASEY;;: ~"k-*v fj 1 OE'NA PIE E. The Schooner; JifflJto?jSS> Esther Will sail for' Napier on or about SATURDAY neki: For freight apply to >■ "' "-'■■'■ J •'" JOHNROBERTON & CO., ■ . , ' :.'■ jii'; -w 111 O E S A i Eii' X\3^ -I- The fast-sailing Schooner "sNfis^ ~:■■ Sunbeam, i&S&m&ZM. 17 tons register; carries 12,000 feet of Timber on.a light draught of water* Coppered.and Copper-;fastened;throughout. . ■ , .. _ , ( U For particulars apply to . _-««. v i tJ* • SHIRLEY W. HILL, Shipping and Commission Agent, 31, Lower Queen-street. March 10,1873. ; \t£ • SIIORTLAND-STREET. JOHN STEEET (Late of the Exchange Hotel), > . ;,, ~ Having taken the above well-known House trust that he will receive the same amount of patronage heretofore accorded him by his friends and the public generally, and would only add that the mottd d'f-the Hotel will remain unaltered. AH. DIET H..8.L M, . * in returning his best thanks for the liberal patrona?e bestowed upon him, begs to inform his customers that he is REsjoviNq to the premises previously occupied ,' by 'him' in ' Shortland street,, opposite Messrs ; 4,' and' Sons; , New" Goods, shortly on view^.,.Orders for Gentleinen^s Dress,, Kegatta, Oxford^ and Crimean Shirts, and !Under do thing, will be received, oni-theiJpremises- and promptly executed by C. Pbl/EAU, French Shirt Manufacturer.



Business par ds/! /I/;,' I H':; .0' 0 p.:',Wfi.'fci"; &:';''acM .GOLDEN CROWN STEAM-BREWESYv Weilesley. street East, Auckland., ; , u .. s s c . y.i,,.', r ' ■ -fI' J/' ' SPARKLING EUREKA ALES' : XXX .. '. i!. ' .', '" .'.'! £4perhhd. '' ; ! XXXX .. '.'. . ..'. .. £6perhhd. ; ■ . - :•■[■ f ■ . ■ ; . . . ■ 1 GEO EG E AXE ES, (Late Geddes & Co). FREEMAN'S BAY SOAP AND CANDLE WORKS. : ■ I ORDERS STRICTLY ATTENDED TO.. | CASH BUYERS OF TALLOW.1 JO H N EDWAE DE S, WHOLESALE CLOTH CAP MANUFACTURE; '"' 37, Grey-street' Auckland. • )l" )1J CbNTRAOTOR TO THE COLONIAL FOfROES.vo lAM E S BUTC HE E, ■''Carter,■ Contractor, &c. Goods cleared and ! delivered from* ships on the shortest notice., Ballast ! supplied. ..... PA It T IN G T O N ' S BISCUITS. Reduced Prices : . Cabin Biscuits 18s per lOOlbs. All Kinds Fancy Do .. .. 6d per lb. LAM BS' BISCUIT, £20 per ton. Mr. J. S. Macfarlane, Agent. t? I S H E E AC. 0,, -V Wholesale, Shipping, ard 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 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. ~C A ft S 5 N~, tt • House and Land Agent, Rent and Debt Collector, Stichbury's Buildings, Queen street. PIANOS and HAEMONIUMS, by -t- the best makers just opened, and will be sold CHEAP. B O W R I N G, Upper Queen-stit eet. M Mc C U L S X V, FUNERAL UNDERTAKER. ?■->■■■! Hearse and Mourning Coaches Furnished. Grave Enclosures on Hand or Made to Order. TOP OF HOBSON STREET. Y^ENTLEMEN'S CLOTHES vT "cleaned, altered repaired, and PRESSED at HAE WOOD'S, Tailob, ; • ■•• \ From Melbourne. '■'■' 49,-Hobson-street, near the Governor Browne. ' ;.,.'•:■'?>S.-rGentlemeri's Clothes Dyed ~ ' TTltT'p HIL LIPP.B- & S Q;N> VV •■ OIL, COLOR, and GLASS MERCHANTS, 'Importers of fPaperhangin ?s, Scrim Paints, Oils. Turpentine', Colors, Varnishes, French Polish, Gold Leaf Artists' Colors ;anfl Brushes, Plate, Sheet, Grown Ornamental, and Photographic Glass, Picture Frame and- Tapestry Mouldings. Clock and Compass Glasses, Glazed Sashes, Doors, &c. ri Glass cut to size and carefully packed. 1 12, Wyndham street. . MEE.V. CULLIE oate of Mel bourne), Pianoforte, Tuner, &c.; Pianos tuned, ! toned and regulated. Terms for .tuning; 2s. 6d.—Apply 1 to Mr J E. Churton, Estate Agent, Vulcan Lane. ,! Pianos,■!, Pianos I Pianos! THE Largest, Cheapest,, and Best Stock of Instruments to be seen at HOFF : MANX'S ACADEMY OF MUSIC, 38, Shortland ; street, for Sale or Hire, or oh the Deferred System of Paymeht, •' ■ ■' ■'•■" ■ •'' _ ,' '~ _,' I Instruments of every description Tuned and Re paired B'pught, Sold, and taken in Exchange. I Established'lßs9. !T; ■-■ •■'■E;-.1D:".-S''1 S 1:;E-Ii L ' S j ■ PRIVATE BOARDING ESTABLISHMENT, ! . ' COBURG, STREET, BARRACK HILL, ! Situated .between Victoria and Wellesley street East ' 1 (above oldThe'atre Royal,, Queen street.) Private Parlors for FAiiiLras. Terms moderate. 1 RUSSELL'S BINING-EOOMS, WELLESLEY STREET EAST, i i - Oppomte Golden Crown Brewer y. MEALS AT ALL HOURS, 6v.'EACH -VTEW PAPEEHANGI-INQ-S, _]N: GILT MOULDINGS. ■ HOLLANDI''ft' BUTLER OIL AND COLORMEN, _8, VICTORIA STREET, ; . . :." .AUCKLAND, •'■ ' ; Importers of PAPERHANGINGS, White Lead (in wood and iron), Paints, Raw and Boiled Oil, Varnishes, Brushes,. Plain and . . ■: Ornamental Window Glass, Artists > Tube Colors. Photographic Glass, GILT MOULDINGS, GLASS SHADES, ETC: PICTURE FRAMING .0 ORDER Agents for the • , NELSON HEMATITE PAINT COMPANY, 'jjd This Paint is the best preventative of rust m iron. ■iSifliw ZEALAND FISHERIES DRIED, SCHNAPPER. SALT TURBOT, MULLET, AND KlNG ayu fish. We are now prepared to supply the above, which' are acknowledged to be far superior to the imported in any quantity. R TQNKs ; & CO ., , , ; , . Wholesale Agents. TO FARMERS, SETTLERS, BUTCHERS i ;;;' ;.; , AND OTHERS. rnHE Undersigned are Cash Pur 'X. chasers of Hides, Sheepskins, Tallow, Wool, i c.,.& C . t athighestm l rket^e. & oq^ > ' ' SHORTLAND STREET : h (Opposite Post-office), Auckland. O"~J^ 0"oLOE,; GLA SS, AND PAPERHANGINGS.^ HOUSE SIGN, AND GENERAL, DECORATING 57, QUEEN STREET, j next to Bank of, Nbw Zealand. J. HENDERSON, POWL aHo^a!SteS?' JK^^ ! Srs^iS Ca^Sol.eiock'and Compass i Glasses, Brushes; &c, &&L_"_JJ_. ' ' ' ' ■ ■ T - — '?"J3QNJSS j ' VfeNES!,! ''■BONK&!,'. .., •„ BOOttHT in any quantities, for ottih, ftt the FreemßD'a Bay Bone Mille<



\Z . Insurance. -t*i r-. '■ : itoribß"Wl'CH UNION EIEE il INSURANCE SOCIETY. This Society, originally established in 1797, offers advantages to insurers which Companies of more rec,ent standing are unable to do. 1 lk proof of the public confidence at home in the principles and conduct of. the Nerwich Union Fire Office its Business has steadily INCREASED to ONE HUNDRED MILLIONS Sterling. £100,000,000. !The' LOWEST RATES only are charged. o/IT ■ This Office is distinguished for its liberality and promptness in the settlement of claims, £2,608,115 having been paid to insurers for losses by fire. BANK CREpiT, being established in New Zealand, as'also a large reserve fund in the Bank in cash, Losses will fee paid here promptly, ■• ■ . ' •rnov .-■ ' ■■r '■ i: i *2si* Society's Agonts can accept any insurances, and fix "the limits and the premiums without having first to consult Directors. ' NO CHARGE for Policies, Endorsements, or Surveys. A LOCAL INSTITUTION so far as the investment op its Receipts in the Coiont of New Zealand, and to this national advantage may be superadded the support of a large and wealthy English office. In effecting Insurances against Fire it is of the first importance to select an office of High Charac ter, Long Standing, and Stability. Every information as to the Society's Rates and Principles, or as to Special Rates, may be obtained at the Society's Offices. J. B. GRAHAM, Agent. G. S. GRAHAM, Inspector. Offices: Vaile's Buildings. TJOTAL INSTJEANCE COMPANY. FIRE AND LIFE. CAPITAL.. .. TWO MILLIONS STERLING, Of which £289,095 IS PAID-UP AND IN HAND, With, in addition, the U N LIMITED LIABILITY ~,. Of the Shareholders. , , The ACCUMULATED FUNDS amount to £2,235,518, and are immediately available to meet any unusual calamity. The ANNUAL INCOME exceeds £1.000,000. The Agent in announcing that he continues to receive orders for Assurances, both on Life and every description of property, begs to draw attention to the vast resources of the Company, .and» th^atondtog which it takes among the large. Insurance Establish ments of the British Empire. Unaided by amalgama tion with any other Company its success, with one exception, is unprecedented in the history- of In- | surance Societies, and enables it to rank with the most eligible offices now in existence with respect to j the advantages offered to the public. IN THE FIRE BRANCH | The rates of premium are equally low with those of , any Company doing business in the Colony, and the Company will ever distinguish itself by promptness and liberality in the settlement of losses. THE LIFE BRANCH Offers the Guarantee of an ample Capital, together with its accumulated funds, exemption of the Assured from liability of partnership to which Policy-holders in Mutual Offices are subject, Moderate Premiums, Division of Profits every five years, three-fourths of which are appropriated to participating Policies. At the last distribution the surplus of assets over lia bilities was £249,956, and enabled the Directors to de clare a REVERSIONARY BONUS of £7 10s per cent. In cases of removal of residence renewal premiums will be received, and claims settled, by any of the Company's agents throughout the world. Prospectuses and all information can be obtained on application. GEO. WM. JONES, Agent. Office, 15, Shortland street, Auckland, January 1, 1873. 1 ■ ■ ' A TJSTEALIAN MOTTJL PEOVI ! A DENT SOCIETY. 1 '" ■ Established 1849. . OB MUTUAL LIFE~ ASSURANCE, ETC. NEW ZEALAND BRANCH. Head Office: Wellington. Local Board of Directors : Hon. C. J. Pharazyn, Esq., M.L.C., Chairman. Hon< William Fitzherbert. Esq., M.H.R., Deputy Chairman. - ', *' - A. de Brandon, Esq., M.H.R.. The Hon. Morgan S. Grace, M.D., M.L.C, George Hunter, Esq., M.H.R. , ■ Auditors : . . .: Thomas Buchanan, Esq. Joe Darsfield, Esq. Medical Officer. Alexander Johnson, Esq. • • '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 ef the Society, andiqrms of proposal, may be had on application to any of the agents, or at the head office, aSab? Ve- JOSEPH DYER, Resident Secretary. Agent for Auckland— • '. Henry Gilfillan, 7, Queen street. Medical Referee— T B. Kenderdine, Surgeon. SCOTTISH COMMEECIAL In surance COMPANY. ' FIRE AND LIFE. CAPITAL .. ONE MILLION STERLING. AGENTS! PREECE AND GRAHAM, No 6, Vaile's Buildings, Queen-street, Auckland. 'aOTJTH BEITISH » FIRE AND MARINE INSUEANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. CAPITAL... ... ... ... £500,000. i The Unlimited Liability of 721 Selected Shareholders, ! all resident in the Colony affords the most perfect security to the insured. This increasingly popular and really local institu i tion transacts Fire and Marine Insurance business in i all their respective branches. , ■. . » Agent in New' Zealand, Australia, London, and Glasgow. A% BOABDMA^



Merchandise. MOETON JONES, No. 1, QUEEN STREET, rIHAS ON SALE, PROVISIONS— Salt Beef, Salt Pork,ox Tongues, Sheep's Tongues Preserved Meats, and Fish Lamb's Biscuits and Cabin Bread Teas, Sugars, Candlos, Kerosine Pickles, Jams, Rice, Tobacco, Soap COLONIAL PRODUCE— ' 50 tons Duncan's D'unedin Flour and Oatmeal 13 cases McConiiell's Hams and Bacon ~~. ■ 150 Port Cooper Cheese, new arrival ~,, ~ ,!,, 70 sides Canterbury Bacon, in cloth ; ■ ... 20 kegs Prime Salt Butter, just landed, •-~ . i .'';.'■ ■.''■■ .'. • LI:, i! Also, Pressed, Oaten, and Lucerne Hay and Chaff Oats, Maize, and Bran, Etc., Etc. 150 tons Bell's Sydney Bonedust, fine J-in.and Jin BASS' No. 4 PALE ALE, NEW BREW, Just Landed, ex Hero, 26 HHDS. IN FINE CONDITION On Sale by MORTON JONES, COMMISSION AGENT, No. 1, QUEEN. STREET. T^ PORTER & C O WHOLESALE AND RETAIL IRONMONGERS, Importers op Every Description of HARDWARE, TABLE AND POCKET CUTLERY ELECTRO-PLATED AND NICKEL-SILVER GOODS, SPONGE, HIP, AND SHOWER BATHS, FILTERERS, 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 Conking Stoves, Fine Cast and Berlin Black Register Grates and Fronts, Copper and Galvanized-iron Furnace Pans (portable, &o.) 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, Horse Ni#s/ Farriers' Knives, Bolts 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 Plumbers' Fittings. ~ . .. Netting Twine, Shop Twine, Fishing Lines and Hooks If j _ india-rubberßelting, Hose and Sheet-rubber Circular, Vertical, Cross-cut, Pit, and othe Saws. Carpenters', Engineers, and Smiths' Tools of all kinds. Blasting and Sp ing Powder, Shot, Caps) Fuz &c. &c. ' . T. H. HALL & CO., COMMISSION MERCHANTS AND AGENTS REMOVED FROM 42, Queen street, to 7, Wyndham street, Auckland. EX BARQUE NATAL QUEEN. rp H . HALL & CO. -*- # have on Sale :— r ifij SUPERFINE FLOUR, 200's, 100's, and'so's CABIN BREAD FANCY BISCUITS FIRST-CLASS BACON, McConnell's. EX HER O- , FINEST TWEEDS, Colonial Manufacture. : BOOTS & SHOES, &c. 7, WYNDHAM-STREET. _i_—. . ______ ' THE WILLCOX AND GIBBS' CELEBRATED SEWING MACHINES. Wholesale agents :— T. H. HALL &. CO., 7, Wyndham street, Auckland. TO BE LET OR DISPOSED OF —Those well-situated Premises for general busi ness or for offices, Nos. 42 and 34, Queen street, opposite the Insurance Buildings and National Bank. —Apply to W. Aitkejj or T. H. Hall & Co. XT El NR I C H X O HJT JEWELL E R, QUEEN STREET, AUCKLAND, Begs to diaw the attention of the public to his Large and Well-assorted Stock of ENGLISH, FOREIGN, AND COLONIAL MANUFACTURED JEWELLERY^ Specially selected, and of the Newdst Styles and Designs. A large portion of the above consist of Quartz and Greenstone Jewellery, Manufactured on the premises. , H. K. begs specially to draw the attention of the public to his LARGE AND SUPERIOR STOCK OF GOLD AND SILVER WATCHES, AND GREAT VARIETY OF SILVER AND PLATED GOODS, Which are of the best known manufactures of the ~ home markets. ■ :,.■■■ . -jii'v: ■' .r ■ ;_J__' '; '' ■" •./ : ;" ' oiHTNote the address - ':' ' • HE IN E I C H KO HN, JEWELLER, QUEEN IBEBT,



Education. AUCKLAND WESTEEN ACADEMY, HOBSON-STREET. ESTABLISHED 1865. REV. PETER MASON, 8.A., Edinbtjegh. Will Re-open on MONDAY, the 27th inst. ,';; ~, i BRAN CHE Si- English: Reading, Grammar, Geography, Arith metic, Book-Keeping, &c. Mathematics: Geometry, Algebra, Mensuration, Trigonometry. Classics. Drawing. Fees, quarterly in advance :£1 Is, £111s 6d, £2 2s. The pupils will, be subjected to a strict quarterly examination, and every means used to secure satisfac tory progress. Unsectarian religious instruction is given, and the morals of the pupils are carefully watched over. Mason's Geography of New Zealand. ■i! Second thousand In the press. Upton's, Queen street. Mrs Mason's Pupils will Re-assemble, Pitt street, Newton, on the 27th inst. MODERN LANGUAGES. m INSTEUCTION given in French or German, by a Foreigner.—lnformation may be obtained from F. Macßae, Esq. Head Master, Auck land College and Grammar School, or at the office of this paper. MISS NO EM AN, Teacher of Music (pupil of Mr Hoffmann for the last five years), Waterloo Quadrant, five doors from Princes-street. The North Shore attended. TO LET, FOR A TERMS OF TEARS, the Allotment situated in Hobson street, adjoin ing the Roman Catholic property, corner of Wyndham and Hobson streets. For particulars apply to SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Land Agents, Fort street. AMERICAN EARLY ROSE POTATOES. TH E undersigned has received a small quantity of this superior Potatoe, ex Hero, from Sydney. Price, Is Cd per lb. ■'- ■ ■'"'' • Also, PRAIRIE GRASS, LUCERNE, and NEW FLOWER SEEDS. H. LIPSCOMBE, 130, Queen-street. NATIONAL BANK OF NEW ZEALAND (Limited). ,-, . rpHIS BEANCH will shortly be . open for business > meanwhile all communicai tions to be addressed to the undersigned.- DAVID HEAN, Manager. Auckland 4th March, 1873 /GOALS' (Bay of Islands or New \-J castle), Firewood (Cut or Uncut), Posts and Rails, Shingles, Ballastj &c, &c, on sale by the undersigned. tf. CRAIG, Fort-street. March 8. 1873. [Established1 1842.] ■Yin- J A ~W~I E SO N, ' * * FUNERAL UNDERTAKER, &c. Cemetery Enclosures on Hand or Made to Order. The Trade Supplied with Furnishings. WELLESLEY STREET *E A S.T. Four Doors from Corner. ~~P~U RNITURE. T& H. COOKE, 148, QUEEN • STREET (Corner of Victoria-street), offer for Sale :—A Large Stock of Drawing-room Suites (in Walnut), Dining-room • Furniture (in Mahogany and other woods), Bedroom Furniture (in Mahogany; Mottled Kauri and Rimu), Library, Office, and Hall Furniture, Iron and Wood 'Bedsteads and Cots, English arid American Cane-seated Chairs. Mattresses, Palliasses, Bolsters, and Pillows, Toilet Glasses and Toilet Ware, Kitchen Tables and Chairs, Venetian and Roller Blinds, Matting, Door Mats and other Furnishing Requisites, the whole of which are marked at very low prices. >N O T I C E . TO SHIPMASTERS' ANd SEAMEN. BEOWN'S LICENSED SEAMEN'S REGISTRY OFFICE, Queen street Wharf. .~• , ~• ,: N.8.-r-No charge for Registration of Seamen. ■,;,- ;; i ■ ;:,•,■-■:■ • .\' •■" ■• ■•• •'M r;tr.;^ , frRpST'S RUBBER STAMPS',,., / ; ,,!- OEDEBS will be received' at the Evening Star office, for Rubber Stamps of any sice or pattern. These Stamps may be used for Printing on Paper, Linen, Wood, Glass, or any even; surface. They are much cheaper than any other description of Stamp. Specimens may be seen on application to REED & BRETT, ' ■ ~ Sole Agents. PA PEE HA N & I N G- S OIL, WHITE LEAD, ETC., J ' Ex Agnes Muir, Harvest Home, and other late ! ' arrivals. I 20,000 Rolls Paperhangings, in every, variety 20 Bales Hessian, Scrim, and Calico ~, 12 tons White lead, in wood and iron 2000 Gallons Boiled and Raw Linseed Oil 300 Gallons Turpentine 500 Gallons Varnishes for House and Coach Painters . , ;' 1000 Boxes Sheet, Rough Polished Plate, [and. Ornamental Glass ' " Paiu'ers' Brushes (Kent's and other makers) ; . Pictuie i'"rame and Tapestry Mouldings, , ■ ' and a full supply of all trade re quisites. : W. PHILLIPS & SON, 12, WYNDHAM STREET, AUCKLAND. TO BUTCHERS, SETTLERS, FARMERL, AND OTHERS. THE undersigned are Cash Pur - CUASE3R3 of • HIDES, SHEEPSINS, WOOL, TALLOW, &c., &c, at highest market rates r in any quantity. ' . CoHsignofs direct will have; prompt and immediate Cash;^emittances ; r^turned at satisfactory.rates. :i IRELAND BROS., TANNERS AND^LEATHER MANUFACTURER AVOKTiANJ).



Drapery. ]U" c L AC H L AN, 218, QUEEN STREET (One Door feom Wellesley street). 300 pairs Melbourne-made Trousers and Vests superior to order work'in cut, finish, and material s. d. Men's Tweed Trousers, from 5 6 Men's Tweed Coats, from .. .. ... ..1,2 6 Men's Hard Felt Hats, worth 7s 6d .. .. 211 Men's Straw Under Hats, worth 8s 6d .. .. 211 Men's Wire-rim Hats, worth Ss 6d• .. ..4 6 .32-inch Horrock's Long Cloth, A.. .. ..0 6 30-inch Horrock's Long Cloth, A 0 61 32-inch Horrock's Long Cloth, B 0 7.| .2i yards wide Grey Calico ..16 Single-width „ „ 0 31 Superior Chintz .. .. 0 6.| Felt Squares, for Carpets, from 17 9 " Glove Fitting Corsets " (Thompson's).. .. 511 A Lot of Ladies' Black Straw Hats .. ..09 I^-yards wide China Matting, superior. WILL SHORTLY BE OPENED, EX WARiYICK AND DURHAM, Etc., A SPLENDID STOCK OF GOODS , ( FOR THE COMING SEASON. INSPECTION INVITED. EXPIEATION OF LEASE. GENUINE BONA FIDE SALE. GENERAL DRAPERY GOODS, CLOTHING, HATS, CAPS, Etc., Etc., Etc. Jj^EED. LOVEEOCK & CO., CITY HALL, QUEEN-STREET, Respectfully announces that consequent on the ap proaching Expiration of Lease, and intention to visit England before re-engaging in the trade here, they have determined to offer all their Valuable and Well assorted Stock of GENERAL DRAPERY AND CLOTHING. ♦ ■ ■ .' • ■ .' " '■ <■ ■, YOUR EARLY INSPECTION INVITED. B3T Note the Address:— TEED. LOVEEOCK & CO. CITY -HALL, QUEEN -STREET, Auckland. COASTERS AND STOREKEEPERS LIBERALLY DEALT WITH. Jf E ¥ EUSH !! ! OPENING OF' THE UPPER THAMES! ! PUBLIC ATTENTION IS PARTICULARLY DRAWN TO 3 J."LE V V ' S AUTUMN LIST OF PRICES,, Which are now being opened, and every article marked. .--*» plain flgures, vix ;— '"' & ■ ~ rS- d.- Men's Tweed Trousers' .V ... ■,i Jli::l.. 7 11s Moleskin Trousers .. uL.v .'.■' r: ;.<\.[ .; 4'll; Men's Beaver Sac Coats .. .. .. ~. 13] 11] Men's Trousers and Vests (double and single . j breasted) in any pattern, and all wool .. 20 0! Bedford Cord Trousers, all wool, formeerly £1 .. 15 ''6 Men's Cloth Paget Coats .. .. .. .. 22 6. Youths' Trousers .. .. .. .. .. 511 Boys'and youths' Overcoats .... .. 10 6 Boys' Suits, in great variety .. .. , . 12 11 Alpine Hats, with Feathers .. .. '.. 411 Men's Crimean Shirts, all wool .. .'. .. 411 Men's Workirigdo, very heavy .. .. ..11l Men's Socks, per pair .. .. .... 06 Josephine Kid Gloves in any size or color, per pair.. .. .. .. .... ..10 And thousands of other Goods equally as Cheap. J. LEVY Wishes to thank the public for the support he has received oitherto, and begs to inform them that every article purchased at his shop is Guaranteed and Made on the premises. Open daily from 7.30 a.m. till 10 p.m., and on Saturdays till 12 p.m. The working 'class will save at least 50 per cent, by making their piirchases at J.L.s Store. NO PUFF, AS ONE PURCHASE WILL PROVE THE FACT, For Style, Quality, and Economy combined, no Shop in Auckland can compete with us. ggT Please to Note the address:— •'•' ■>■• ~, J . :ij L.E V V' S MOJSSTER CLOTHING HALL, J' ' ' ' Next to the Old Theatre Royal, 210. QUEEN-STREET, Asphalt Pavement. ~ , FIFTY PER CENT. CHEAPER THAN FLAGGING-. .! THE undersigned is prepared to lay down Asphalt Pavement equal to Flagging, and at half fhe cost. Orders addressed to Herald office willreceive prompt,attention. • . JOHN MORRISON WOOL PRODUCE,.ftp. npHE Undersigned will make Cash JL Advances on Wool or other Produce consigned to their care for shipment to England. ■ L.DJ NATHAN & CO., • •■' ■. .' lK' \ SHORTLAND STREET, . , Auckland "REGISTER! REGISTER!! ELECTORAL .VO.TING PAPERS. "pEESONS desirous of placing their JLT names on the Electoral Roll can how obtain; the necessary Printed JFbrms at this office. Price, Id ; each. '',"', '' ■. '"' WASHING- MADE EASY AND ECONOMY IN LIGHT. ! ALLEN D BE, SOAP AND CANDLE Manu facturer, PARNELL,, AUCKLAND, , Begs to call the attention of the Trade and the public iin general to his various brands of SOAP, which for i excellence of quality cannot be surpassed. Household Soap, a good cheap Soap, , Jf o. 2i ■ „ a superior quality Soap, S ,A1 „ being the best Soap made, and should be in every family, as its washing qualities ' are really Al, arid for durability is xxnequelled. . ASK FOR ALLENDER'S Al SOAP. j And see that you get it, as one trial will be enough to'siec|ure.itjs constant use. j ' | '"''.' SOFT SOAP fls also manufactured on the premises, which for !machinery, wool-washing, &c, in equal in quality ito the imported article. AL'L,ENDER'S PURIFIED MOULD s/ti i'li CANDLES (Are admitted by "all to be the best in the market, and to burn longer than sperm. '•" '"' 1 ,'l'lf da"JJi 'l' "' ' I 111 .' - It »J | To ■ accoHim'odate customers he has taken an office an Fort-street,[next dppr.to.Messrs 3. Cochbank and Bon's Auction Mart, where orders.can be left, which •swill have prompt attention. PARNELL! STEAM SOAP & CANDLE WORKS, 12th September,E'lß73.,



Miscellaneous- IMPORTANT TO LADIES. TH B number of SEWING MACHINES claiming the attention of the ladies of Auckland is so great that they may well be puzzled which to choose. The undersigned, from his practical acquaintance with the construction of' the various Machines in use, can confidently recom mend TAYLOR'S PATENT LOCKSTITCH MACHINE,, To his friends and the public. It contains important improvements, and is without doubt the handsomest and best Machine to be had, having taken prizes at all recent competitions. m. ■, , . Prices: HAND, MACHINES, 5 guineas. STAND MACHINES, 7 guineas and S& with extras. T. PEACOCK,, SHORTLAND STREET, Agent tor New Zealand. ii Instructions given,. requisites supplied, and repair done on the premises. T> H A L ;M. purveyor by appointment ( .','}' " to . ';, H.R.H. THE DUKE OF EDINBURGH, ARMY AND NAVY CONTRACTOR, Etc., Etc. „ BUSINESS PREMISES- t C. BURTON'S PARNELL BAKERY,; • ' PARNELL. Auckland, January 1,1873. MONEY TO I/END .on.first-class freehold security, at low rates of interest"; — R. C. Dyer, Shortland street. ELECTION OF SUPERINTENDENT.. TO THE ELECTORS OF THE PROVINCE ' OF AUCKLAND. . f\ ENTLEMEN,—I beg to announce \JT hat it is my intention to offer myself as a Cand ate for Election to the office of Superintendent of this Province at the approaching General Election. ' J. WILLIAMSON.. Auckland, January' 7; 1873. A TJCKLAND AUTUMN RACE J\. MEETING. ELLERSLIE.—APIIIL 14, 1873. !,..f ™ ■ [• ,■. ■ ' d\ Stewards : Hon. C. J. Taylor T>r PoUen Major Walmsley G. Crummer, Esq. ■■T .- ■ ♦ "•• nUtftJ? olui p.°?Jrave > Es 1- ' j " , • - JUDGE. ;^ fiffptl i |i) h-.rmu •-,..; Captainßeckham. •',--. Handicapper : Captain W. Fraser.. ! «» Clerk of the Course • H- Hardington, Esq.' - Starter : Robert Wynyard, Esq. ': Clerk of the Scales t "W. Marks,' Esq. . ; , .■■■"■■ i First Race. —12 o'clock. MAIDEN PLATE of'so soy's; open to all horses that have never won an advertised prize of £20';-one and a-half miles. Entrance. 2 soys. oriT Second Race.—l2:4s. "WELTER HANDICAP of 40 soys; entrance, 4 soys, h. ft.; to be declared before the starting of first race ; second horse to save his stakes ; one mile and a-quarter. Third Race.-1.30. PONY RACE, 15 soys ; once round the course ; 14 hands; to carry lOst;' 7 lbs allowed for each inch under 14 hands ; entrance, 1 s'ov. Fourth Race.—2.3o. ■• > !-'iifl AUTUMN HANDICAP, a Sweepstake of 5 soys each with 100 soys added ; second horse to receive 20 soys from the prize; top weight not over 11 st ;• distance, two miles ; entrance, 3 soys ; to be lodged with the Secretary by 3 p.m. 20th March ; weights to be declared 31st March,; and acceptance, with sweep of 5 soys, to be sent in at time of general entry. Fifth Race. —3.15. ' SELLING RACE of 60 soys ; once round the course"; welter weights for age ; winner to be sold for 50 soys; If entered to be sold for 40 soys, allowed 7 lbs ; 30 soys, 14 lbs ; 20 soys, 21 lbs 10 soys, 28 lbs ; any surplus to go to the fund entrance, 4 soys. Sixth Race - 3.45. *■ ' ■ ; HACK RACE of 15. soys.;. once round the course catch weights : post entrance, 1 soy. Sfvpnth TtAOF 415 CONSOLATION HANDICAP of 25 soys ; one mile ; |: entrance, 1 soy; entrance to be made imme- ;)' , diately.after Selling Race. -.■ • /{ Races will be run under Victorian rules and weight* Entrances to be closed Bth April, at 4 p.m., Club Room, Auckland Hotel; and to be addressed to the Secretary..: > ■■ ■ ' Entrances by letter will not be received untless hand at '4 p.m., Bth April Entrances by telegram will not be received unles accompanied by remittance. • Qualification to members of Auckland Jockey Club 1 soy, to non-members 2 soys for. all races except Pony and Hack raceJ, fer which 1 soy will qualify. BURTON J. DAiVENEY, Hon. Secretary A. J.C. ~; February 15,1873, ..,,,. - - ■ . j,*o ":,$. . jrj, '■ — .. .'■'."■',' —TTt . ?«'? CA' U-T r I ON.' ;,'. (| ., H IT has come to our knowledge that' ifi^ some anprincipled persons are making a spurious # y imitation of our Fire Kindlers after oxir own shape, the •<*■-' said Kindlers being made with Coal Tar, whereas our, Kauri <3um Fire Kindlers do not contain one particle of that offensive material, the principal ingredient being Kauri QumJ , : n WILLIAMS & CO., ■ • SOLE INVENTORS AND MANUFACTURERS OB1 THE KAURI GUM FIRE KINDLERS, ALBEK !,„. STREET,.- AUCKLAND. ■ It is a well-known fact that one parcel of the old fashioned Coal Taf Fire Kindlers placed in a Grocer's shop twenty-four hours will impregnate all edibles con j tamed there. The following certificate certifies to the genuiness of Williams & Co.'s Kindlers :— : '< I certify1 that I have analyzed William's Fire Kindlers, and find that they do not contain any Coal Tar. " CHARLES b\ GOLDSBRO', M.D. > i "February2o,lß73." - • ' .. ' \f\ 810 KE T, CEOQUE'I FOOTBALL. ETC. 1 ' ' - i* i .■•.;!•■ ALa c and "Well-assorted Stock of ,'■"' \ CRICKET BATS, STUMPS, BALLS, GLOVES,,,, AND LEG GUARDS ; : ." • m j 'SETS CROQUET & STANDS, CROQUET SEATS i SnSTGLE STICKS, FENCING FOILS, ! GLOVES AND MASKS, BOXING GLOVES, !FOOTBALLS, QUOITS, LAWN BILLIARDS, /T*' •' To be Sold, a Barga'' 1 A LARGE L^^" ' ;i |.. it; ;ti,..•>■.(. , :.'i.-.ii).t;vf fii ftfjSJrt,-. :i iii^ffl t ~' ;- IJt ,I atl-J -• ■'■•- ■■ ■■■ ' ■'" ■■ '' •■' U;.W:.'^ i r o i\ r 168, Qi