The Evening Star.

-.;^#.!t.~No. 1,327. £

Auckland, N.Z., SaTUKDAY, MAY 9, 1874

'Price: ONE PENNY.



, , .Shipping. • 1 "ol^___ nyEEI'AND EOUTI 4M__E__ T0 ENGLAND, via SAIS ,^B^^ FRANCISCO AND NEW YORK: THE AUSTRALASIAN AND AMERICAN ■^M&Jh STEAMSHIP COMPANY ' ';I_o-rDEBiC<«,™ AOTWI' rS I TH« Nxw South WAlbi ■ ■■ andN_w Zhaland Govbrnmknts forthk : Cfl!rf_T'Uf°* op Her Majestx'b Mails). Xhe splendid^^ Steamship , ~ -, > ; - Cyphrenes, - 2600 tons.Zr'oo horse-power Csptain Thomas 1 Woods, will bj_ despatched from AUCKLAND on TUESDAY, May M, at 4 p.m. for SAN FRAN '-.ifOISGO dsh_«»t KANDAVU and HONOLULU | .ForfWgnVPM*^?'*££all particulars, apply to _... > t HENDERSON & MACFARLANE. * rSSSS A USTBAL ASIAN _4t3r_h-. I«BJ.^, AM a .NAVIaATION S_S»___i F_st-Clan Steamers. .TO /SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE ENDEAVOUR RIVER GOLD-Dlg' -.-,^ GINGvVAND ALL QUEENSLAND •PORTS. j ThespUßdU new steamship i , '■■> Rangatira, • ;760;tons. W. Hit_, Commander, i s expected here - about the Bth May, and will leave three days after •;H»rriv_l!: |TS; . For freight or passage, and all particulars. aDulv tn ■ t 7^ a «;i-•''';';';.;'H.. M. JERVIS, Agent. ..'. __rßugh Fares to Endeavour River.' £13. . . «j ;*3Jk STAPIER. WEL '. The Australasian and American Mail Steamship Cog magnificent new Steamship r l- MHcado, BflW tons, F. M6oe_, Commander, will be despatched ' from _n___d shortly after arrival from Kandavu. for freight or passage apply to . ~ H--NDERBON _ MACFARLANE. ffiioWN:l) ANI> NOBTH ._£•_ .SHORE STEAM FERRY COMPANY ;, OVj": >; ■ (Limited). Z _i»n.s,\TAKAPUNAleaves Auckland for North ' B_or_.a_ri_gthe week days at 7.30,9,10.11, 12 a m >a_d_30,2:80,&30, 4.30, 5.30, and 6 p.m. NIGHT ,i*_RlPS.i-8)il_, and 11. SONDAY.-9.30 and 10 30 [ im.;L2 r 3;4, 6, and 6, p.m. Sight, 8.30; Leaves - _T«th ( aQr*- ; 7, 8.30, 0.80, 10.30, and lL3Qjt___u__d Xl, _;!8,4;5:!5'p.n.. it night—7.2o, a30,and10.«).5 31 !Thei»..._)_!VONPORT leaves Auoklaitd fbpTObd gid»d___ theweekdays^t 8 15 and"llllB; a.in. ; 2 »nds.l|k ( n.ni. f On Sunday at9;45a.n..;_.80f3;45,iand' 6.10 p.m.' Leaves Woodside on week days aAS.4S, •ndll.4sa._i: ; 2.30 and 6.30 p.m. On Suiu&ys at 4,W.15;t,m.; 2, .B.lSji«nd 5.30 p.m. '* I 'Z ; ' ;i h. W. HEATH, ~ 4 Am_:7and,M»y7,lß74. i" ' ■ ftMaPv^' i _k E OIILO3SI)ON:DIEECT' 19^^ The New Zealand Shipping Com (■__■■» Pony's Chartered Barque 1 1 "Bylton Castle BiTlnga'large part of her cargo engaged, will load for London immediately on her return from Australia, md may be expected to sail towards the end of June. For freight apply to .. JOHN BATGER, ~.- .j , Agent »-2. Shipping Co. (Limited. "k£ ;n t^OB KAIPABA, rflkjl^. -T" (Calling at all Stations). aaaamaaa The Schooner :i ji inio&bq* Amaranth .▼ffl nfl.as above on SATURDAY next, the 9th •_dtt_t.'.;: ■■ "■■'■- >'"■-• For freight'or passage apply to :; vZ; !t;:'r-: -,;- M. NICCOL, Agent, Custom House-street. STEAM ZXi__. J-*J- SERVICE. #5 ' : Tarn O'Shanter wfll le_ve the-Government Wharf, Onehunga, for. 'Wf&k?,: Awitu,jand other Stations, carrying goods *j« passengers as follows:— i: :...-. j|d_SS*l Onehimga., Returning from Waiuku, &c M»^y>-12:n0bn.,.j Monday, high|water Tftdnesday,2.p.m. . Thursday, „ . BjrtnMay;sam. ,' ' Saturday, .„ 4_Tbc_ ,Tr.':';JA__B__ VV. ;WALLER, __s ■ ,' •-. . .. Agent. Onehii_ga l M_]r'9,iß7_, lar^ck:' OT BAM TO COEO- H^O MANDEL. - The p. s. Lalla Rookh. i hsfcivj". Leave.>u^»land for Coromandel. | *.-■£___?*»M »yiL at 12 noon. ~t/S?nesday,Mayi3, t /S?nesday,Mayi3, J.atl2 noon l_kyl6, WW noon. 01 m_Z _*»▼«« Ceromandel for Auckland . Tuesday, May 12, at 12 noon _ts_*__?a^?!W 14, at 12 noon '" ,™ tu'day. May 16, _t 12 noon I weather and other circumstances permitting). «a2e_____r blef"i" !ddeilts ta 8hi Pping ' """Tlllß Z: J" 'HOLMES BROTHERS, v"■ Z ; ir Agents, Wharf. "A^ WeNEY ELLIOTT j#a ai marine surveyor, "otKl__- licensed receiver, & for mßmamf* warding agent. fS*-^? I,B^'6* Store " G." for Goods Warehoused m enVor fer Examination. Citf^ I^^pping Business promptly at- tte N:Z.'parcieig Conveyance of London. ": _!____• atreet "^harf I^3^ STEAM EEOM AUCK- X-? LAND TO BIVERHEAD 4MHK^ AKD back <Twice Vaily). hL^if^l^^^ at 11 o'clock a to »«r_S,»? 1,5!, Ai'*d^EcUpse,atß o'clock p m lb_h_i T at 9 o'clock an_ r, "waead to AocUimd-Gemini; at 8 o'clock pm Jir Fares, each way, 3ft v_» . CASEY. . _^_j>rnarr 25, 151 L IJ3^ r'ST-]BA-M TO TAU ___-Vi^_ BANG A AND RUSSELL, ifejilng^^^* T_e fast and favourite screw __ :; Murray, : lWTFa?w?„Colnniandei:, will,, until further notice, U *? ™f dw.^eather, &c, permitting :- I»m_«/ 6r Mondays, at 4 p m. • An___iw^,^»I»n'd-On Tuesday evenings SSfeU i_p _ Thursdays, at 4 p.m. BM_DlSfucklailQ-On Friday evenings. W*Bterif™ QlaP»sseriger accommodation, and is well CBartw"7lll? livestock. «^^ Particular, a Pp i yto ■■•..-;,' | COMBES & DALDY, N^ W .ZEALAND EAILWAIS. "e^^M ATO ?XSiNSION RAILWAY. , " . J ' : PuhUc Worlis Office, h T^FRa-.«_ .Newcastle, May 1,1874. _ATTr_.n_v S?.,received at this office till noon Z LWte o l,lßt,nt' for the ERECTION ' between Taupiri and Wew *S*»oft_,,_5 lfl l . c,atl_ni,to ba »£en at the Public iroiasr' *Wklw.d»nd Newcastl.. te%WvtJlA__,: "" Reaident Engineer,



Business Cards. _ T & J. ToTp ET, , Z MILLERS, p Freeman's Bay Steam Mills ■• &*_ ■■ ' AND No .8, LdiWjSß' QUEEN STREET, : Wharjt, Auckland. . , ¥'I S 8 N 0 E M A N> ► ■•*"--, TEACHER OF MUSIC Waterloo Quadrant, Opposite Government House. PA E TIN a TON'S BISCUITS. REDUCED PRICES: r Cabin Biscuits .. «o n _,_„ *_, fi AU kinds Fancyditto .. fd p K STONE BROTHERS, Agents. A L O V~~E T T, **-■*• TAILOR, ETC, /xr VIASOAEAII Road, (.Near the top of Upper Queen-street), AUCKLAND. T B. C~O UEO T, "• CARVER A GILDER QH^ S * PICTURE FRAME MANUFACTURER, o7,^_VVakefield street, Auckland. X^T A ENQCK BBOTHEBS, n X » _*^ P & CANDLE MANDEAOTURERS, CHAPEL STREET, AUCKLAND. T 0 A E 8 0 H, y* H°?* e, and Land Agent, Rent and Debt Collector, Stichbnry'g Buildings, Queen street. TAMES BUTC HE B, mJ' c*rter» Contractor, *c. Goods cleared and delivered from ships on the shortest notice. Ballast supplied. GK O E G E AXE EB. FREEMAN'S BAY SOAP _ CANLDE WORKS. _ Cash Buyers of Tallow. SAMUEL WELLS House. Land, and Commission Agent, Collector of Rents, Debts, Highway Rates, Ac. Loans arranged. Office: 129. Queen kbreet (three doors below the Union Bank.) WH. SKINNER, • BUILDER, CARPENTER, and JOINER, Vulcan Lane, AND For t-street. : Shop Fronts, Office Fittings, and all branches of - the building trade executed. EH. HAMMOND • wishes to intimate to his Friends and the Public in general that he has taken over the Business lately carried on by W. J. YANDLE,,and trusts by strict attention to Business and the supply ing of a superior article to meet with that support which his predecessor has received. Note the Address :— F. H. HAMMOND, FAMILY BUTCHER, of Grey and Queen-streets. GENTLEMEN'S CLOTHES CLEANED. ALTERED REPAIRED, and PRESSED at HAR W0 O D'S, T_r_o_, From Melbourne. 49, Hobson-street, near the Governor Brown*. P.S.—Gentlemen's Clothes Dyed QHE A P BEDDING. UPHOLSTERY AND UNDERTAKING. Double Flax Mattresses, from 15s each Single Flax Mattresses, from 7s " Ship's Cushions, per Bquare foot, from Is 9d Adults' Funerals furnished for L 6, including Hearse, Grave and attendance. f Chairs and Couches Re-stuffed and Repaired. Mattresses Re-made. Note the address :— HENRY P. HAYWARD, UPPER QUEEN-STREET, (Adjoining Lamb's Firewood Yard.) ' Established 1860. __ ME EAULDEE, Sole Contractor to the City Council for the Emptying of Earth- Closets, Privy Boxes, Cesspits, &c, I* prepared to at tend punctuaUy 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. Established issa PIANOS! PIANOS! THE LARGEST STOCK OF INSTRUMENTS To be seen at / HOFFMAN'S ACADEMY. OF MUSIC, : SHORTLAND STREET. Pianos and HarmoDinuis for Sale or Hire and en the deferred payment system from Ll4 to L 25. Every instrument guaranteed, and kept in tune one yea after purchase, free of charge. Instruments of every 3escription Tuned and Re paired, Bought, Sold, and taken in exchange. pi ANO S! PIANOS! MESSRS. J.~BROWN & SON, SYMONDS-STREET, Request an early inspection of the fine selection of PIANOFORTES Just landed ex Norham Castle. Further Shipments expected immediately from the following eminent makers, viz : MESSRS. BROADWOOD, BORD. BOPKINSON, ZEIGLER, ERARD, ALLISON, BRINTSME_D, AND KIRKMAN. HARMONIUMS AND MELODY ORGANS. Shipments of the above from Messrs Alexander (broad reeds), Allison, and the magnificent Melody Organs (double patent), by Daws and Ramsdtn. PIANOFORTE & HABMONIUM REPOSITORY, Temporary Premises: Sj;monds-street. TO FARMERS, SETTLERS, BUTCHERS j" AND OTHERS. THE Undersigned are Cash Pur chasers of Hides, Sheepskins, Tallow, Wool' s^-'^TTathan _ CO., r i ' SHORTLAND STREET AUCKLAND AND ONEHUNGA COACHES. The Coaches'as above will iTave Onehunga at 8 a^m and 12 noon, and from Auckland at 10 a.m..-an_ P-m- R. GILHAM. TTQBABT TOWN P-LINGS -15ft and 6ft lengths, On Sale by the Undersigned J. GRAIG, Fort-street. ON S A L• E By the Undersigned 'J NOW LANDING EX. TIRANA Kl^ - ;. i I 20J<B__,Pjrto&_yttt> _<».Butter til > y■ ' fa cai W .Prim. Cangjg b§7^ eS lNN EY.



Business Cards. QI T T BAK EE V AND STEAM BISCUIT MANUFACTORY, HoBSON-STitEET. ICEINO AND GKOPND SUOAB ALWAYS ON HAND W. R. WADDELL, FREDERICK W. COLLINS, manufacturing jeweller, queen street (Next the Bank of New Zealand.) Every description of Jewellery Made and Repaired, Quartz and Greenstone Mounted to order, Pipes Mounted, Old Gold and Silver bought, worked up to order, or taken in exchange. OYEBLAJNB MAIL PABCEL OFFICE, and Agency for the GLOBE PARCEL EXPRESS OF LONDON, Cochrane's Buildings, Fort-street, Auckland. THOMAS JENKINS, Jun., LICENSED CUSTOM HOUSE AGENT. WPHILLIPPS & SON, • OIL, COLOR, and GLASS MERCHANTS, Importers of Paperhangings, 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. 1 S H E"E & C~~O. Wholesale, Shipping, and Family Butcher Queen street, corner of Durham street, Auck land. Poultry of aU 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 ot the Colony upon receipt of order. Familie- waited on In town or suburbs "ROBERT G-ALLAG-HEE, PLUMBER AND GASFITTER, WYNDHAM-STKEET,ATjoKLAND(nexttheNew_s'eoJancl Herald Office. Every description of work in connection with the above business executed with cheapness and despatch T\ENTISTEY. MR. T. TRAFEORD, SURGEON DENTIST, * Wak__i_l» street. Artificial Teeth, from One to a Full Set, In Gold or Vulcanite. EOKGE BLACK & CO., - WHOLESALE BOOT & SHOE MANUFACTURERS, REMOVED TO CORNER OF DURHAM AND ALBERT STREETS. A Stock of Sewn. Pegged, and Rivetted Goods Alwavq in Pfock. R IVATE BOARD AND RESIDENCE. SUPERIOR ACCOMMODATION, ' Including Bath Room, &c. Teems Modkraib. MRS A. FOSSETT, HARBOUR VIEW HOUSE, SIIORTD* NP-STKBKT. Vrgfa* \ KE YOU IN Jljjf A WANT OF MONEY LONDON LOAN OFFICE, V_# NEXT CITY HALL. MONEY Advanced on Jewellery, Diamonds, Plate. Wearing Apparel, and every description of available security. The strictest Secrecy observed in every transaction. Fire-proof Safes on the promises for the better se curity of Valuables. MOEBIS MARKS, pnoPRTTtTrm. "DEED & BRETT'S ALMANAC, 1874. 1 The Publishers intimate that only a small number of copies are left, and should be secured at once. This invaluable annual should be in every Settler's home. ■«Cf ' T A N D A R D," k_7 GISBORNE. We have this day been appointed AGENTS for the above, and intimate that Advertisements are received at this office for the Standard and forwarded promptly. The Standard has a wide circulation, and is a good advertising medium. REED & BRETT. e~~H UEC H OE EN GL AN D GRAMMAR SCHOOL, PARNEL AUCKLAND. Established 1855. Head Master-James Adams, B A., Member of the Convocation of the London University Classical Master—Rev Joseph Bates Drawing Master-Mr J. C. Hoyte Assistant Master—Mr C. J. Ashwell . The quarter begins April 13. MRDIOO-BOTANIC DISPENSARY. a. BRITTAIN, CHEMIST, DRUGGIST, AND MEDICAL HERBALIST, 65,. Victoria Street, Corner or 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. Proprietor Of the far-famed WORM POWDERS which are acknowledged to be the most marvellous and effectual remedy ever known. V A few copies of Dr. Coffin's Guide to Health and Treatise on Midwifery on Sale Jf UENITUEE ! EUBNITUEE ! t. & hTcooke, CABINET, UPHOLSTERY, AND GENERALFURNISHING WAREHOUSE, 148, QUEEN STREET, (Corner of Victoria street), auckland, Have on Sale at Very Low Prices A LARGE and varied STOCK of HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, Including— Dining-room Suites, from £12 Drawing-room Soites, from £12 12s Walnut Drawing-room Suites Bed-room Furniture, Mattresses, Palliasses Feather Beds, Bolsters, and Pillows, Of the best Quality. Iron Bedsteads, Iron Cots Office Tables, Hall Furniture, Matting Door Mats, Floorcloths, Venetian Blinds Cane-seated Chairs in great variety, from 40s the half-dozen Folding, Rocking, and Nursing Chairs Perambulators, single and doublg Bassinetts, Commodes, Music Stools, Canterbury s Toilet Glasses, all sizes and prices ToiletWare, Marble-top Washstands, &c, &c. Country Orders Carefully Packed. SONES! BONES! ' : BONES! f _m_ht la any ftuM-tlUaa fo_ <3m_At thfi Vtbmitf 1 *& BotteMills, and at No. 8 Lower Queen•_„.& b; J, & J. SOPPET.



_——-—___—.. 1ii.i.,1 —...in.....,.- .i TTiimnn—c—— Mercnandise. Q N SAL __ By the Undeesigned— Scrim, 45in and 721 n Cornsacks, 3 bushels Sulphuric Acid. ; G. W. BINNEY. r\ N SALE By the Undersigned— J. & T. Meek's Flour, in 2001b, 1001b, and 50lb bags J. K. Anderson's Flour, 2001b, 1001b, and 501b bags Anderson & Mowat's Flour, in 2001b, 1001b, and 501b bags GEO. W. BINNEY. Q N '" S" A L E BY the Undikbigne d— Pickles, Morton's and Why brow's Jar Salt, Morton's Table Vinegar, Morton's Salad Oil. pints and quarts Castor Oil, pints and quarts Raisins, Eleme and Sultanas Figs, Almonds Malt, English and Colonial Confectionery, Reiner's Cornflour Sardines, quarters and halves Candles, Price's and Brandon's White Starch Blue, in 561b boxes Brandy, Martell'g in quarter-casks Port Wine, in quarter-casks Sherry Wine, in quartsr-casks Sncar, Mauritius and Companies Tobacco 10's Tea, in Boxes Clipstu, and Half-chests Jam«, Peak's, Peacock's, and Hawkin's Tort Fruits, Peacock's and Hawkin's Whiskey, IrishaudScotch, incases and quarter casks Sausage Skins, in firkins Oatmeal, in 251b, 501b, and 1001b bags Pearl Barley, in 501b bags Candied Peel Vestas, \\ ood. Plaids, and 250's Hops, Tasmanian and East Kent Hams and Bacon Maize, Bian and Pollard Wlient, liarlev Rice (Patna dressed). GEO. W. BINNEY. ON SALE By TnK Undebhtqned EX P H (E B E: 60 sacks Nelson Malt 10 baits Prime 1874 Nplko'u Hops- GEO. W. BINNEY. Q N SALE By the Undersigned TO ARRIVE: O tons CANTERBURY CHEESE 35 „ „ POTATOES. T. H. HALL & CO. jfLo.iib, be~xn; ETTJ. ■ **" ■** To Arrive per ROSE M., SERENE, AND TASSO Q'' tons FINEST NEW OAMARU and DUNEDIN 0«J FLOUR, in sacks and bags t» X tons BRAN •^Q tons SHARPS. __T. H. HALL & CO. DAN DEE SON & SON'S PATENT FELTS : SHEATING FELT, SLATER'S FELT. ASPHALTE ROOFING FELT, NON-CONDUCTING HAIR FELT for COVERING BOILERS and STEAM PIPES. Sole Agents fob. Auckland : T. H. HALL & CO. N~JB W ZEALAND AND AUSTRALIAN TWEEDS, BOOTS AND SHOES. T. H. HALL & CO., 7. WYNDHAM STREET. •EIX NOIiHAM CABTLLE. J. WISEMAN Will open out shortly tho following Goods- Inlaid and other Side-saddles Girls' Saddles Bridies—various Stirrup Leathers Ladies' and Gents' Safety Stirrups Spurs Whips—Jockey, Gig, Buggy, &c. Thongs—Greenbide, Kangaroo, Four-horse, &C, Plough and Cart Hames and Traces brushes—Dandy, Water, Spoke, Compo, and Shoe Horse Fly Nets Burnishers ; Spring Hooks Carriage, Buggy, and Cab Mountings Hammer Heads and Hooks, assorted, for Hunting Crops. p APEEHANG-INGS, ETC. 60,000 Rolls Paperhangings, in every quality and variety of design 16 bales Hessian and Scrim 6 cases Tin'd Tacks Varnishes—Coach and House Painters, and Cabinet-makers Gilt and Stained Frame and Room Mould ings Brushes—Kent's, Hamilton's, and other makers Gold Leaf, Bronzes, Artists' requisites, and Trade Ironmongery 600 cases Sheet Glass Polished Plate, Rough Plate, Photo Class Stained, Fluted, Obscured, and Ornamental Ditto Embossed Borders and Rosettes 20 tons White.Lead, in wood and iron Zinc (white), Staining Colours, Oxide of Iron, and Carson's Anticorrosive Paint 40 hhds. and barrels Boiled and Raw Linseed Oil 100 cases and drums Turpentine. W. PHI LL I PPS _ S ON, OIL, COLOR, & GLASS MERCHANTS, 12, Wyndham street. For Sale. FOE SALE by the undersigned- Tanks, Car Shafts, Coals (Bay of Islands and Newcastle). Firewood, Charcoal. &c. J. CRAIG, Fort street. TjlOE SALE, CHE AP— Farm at Papakura fronting main road Farm at Onehunga 2 Five acre Paddocks at Onebuncra 3 Allot.mpnts at Dedwod, near the Junction of College a_d St Mary's Roads Farm Sections at Tauranga, Kaipara, and Tokataka 90 acres near Lake Takapuna, adjoining Mi , A. Mackay's Farm. GEORGE & ATKIN, LAND AND COMMISSION AGENTS, I ' FOB.T-STB.EET. m I~ M B/E E m a -n [_ ft -A T_f IB I • 850,000 FEET .SAWN TIMBER, • j ' ' At'the Yard, Brit'pmart JBpad. .. « I Yewals I_tt.erl with'_espatoti;l ilso. at the §tea_ y Sawmill, Whangapoua. c. a. Harris;



Drapery. ; TT ATKINS, In-calling attention to A LARGE STOCK j OF NEW AUTDMN AND WINTEE GOODS, Wishes to state that he does not intend to resort to any RETIRING, CLEARING-OUT, orBXPIRA TION PUFF as a means of attracting Cus tomers. The liberal patronage accorded by his patrons renders any puffing or subterfuge whatever quite un necessary; indeed such RETIRING, EXPIRING, OR SELLING OFF PROFESSIONS Are generally speaking mere attempts to trade on the credulity of the Public, and are duly appreciated as _uch. H. ATKINS Has Just Opened at Prices as low as can be legitima tely charged by any Hou.e in existence A SPLENDID STOCK OF NEW DRESS MATERIALS In Fancy and Plain Goods, French Merinoes, Winsevs, Serges, Satin Cloths, Velveteens, Velvets, AVool Plaids, &c, &c THE DRESS MATERIALS Are said to be the CHOICEST IN AUCKLAND THE FRENCH MERINOES From Is 10_d per yard Are well assorted in Colors, and considerably cheaper than last year. THE \VINSEYS, From 6_d, Are remarkably well bought, and are also cheaper. A LARGE CASE OF BLACK SILKS, JUST OPENED. Same Qualities as last sold, which gave general satis faction. Positively nothing equal to them in quality and price in Auckland. Fair Quality Black Silk, 2s lld per yard Good Qualiity, 3s 6d per yard Very Superior, 3» lld, 4s 6d, 4s lld, 5s lld, up to 7s Gd, 2-iin. wide, LADIES' SILK UMBRELLAS. A HEAVY STOCK IN Plain and Soft Twills. Good value. ■■'. .'< ! " ..."' 2 CASES OF _ REAL BLACK LUSTRES, Particularly bright. and splendid value. Ladies' Cloth, Velvet, Beaver, and Waterproof JACKETS and MANTLES. A Few French Pattern Jackets, very choice. , AHEAVY STOCK \ OF FLANNELS 5 per cent cheaper this Season. REAL WELSH FLANNELS A few Pieces left of the best Number. CRIMEAN SHIRTINGS. A Large Stock of Plain Greys and Quiet Colours. ; A capital Assortment. Crewdson's, Horrock's and all makes in CALICOES, at a small advance on Cost. CHEAP WHITE SHEETINGS. A Large Lot purchased for Cash. 8-in and OOin wide, in plain and twilled, 2s 3d per yard, or 2s per yard by the piece. These are cheap at 2s 9d. CHEAP BLANKETS ! CHEAP BLANKETS'! Decidedly the cheapest BLANKETS in Auckland In Medium, Super, and Extra Super. All sizes. A HEAVY STOCK OF QUILTS, COUNTERPANES, ETC. , THE NEW MOSS TRIMMING At 2d per yard. Sold a short time ago at sd. J THE CLOTHING DEPARTMENT IS FULL OF NEW GOODS, Both Imported and Auckland Made. THE LARGEST RETAIL STOCK . OF TWEEDS IN AUCKLAND. r Cheap TWEEDS for Boy's wear. Tailor's allowance liberal for Cash. BOY'S AND YOUTHS' SUITS CHEAP. MEN'S WATERPROOFS, OVERCOATS, &o. CHEAP CRIMEAN SHIRTS, WHITE SHIRTS, ftq. a H, ATKINS, Late Hay and Honeyman.



Notices. _ ■ - a - , ■ w t-^r T'f '^T '"Ti } *6 "OEIENDS, Eomans, Countrymen, lend me your ears." —Antony. ______ ..... 'i • ■ • ■ • j " Pay not interest on your Tradesman's capital by purchasing your necessaries on CREDIT, as the Man who gives Credit must perforce charge an extra per centage on his wares, in order to cover an increased risk." —Hall. Deal with the Man who SELLS -FOR CASH, and who is therefore in the best position to sell at the CHEAPEST RATES. Study your own interests by giving your orders to E. E. BPENCEE, GROCER & PROVISION DEALER, GREY AND QUEEN-STREETS, WHO SELLS FOR CASH AND NO RISKS. I '' . :yh* -.- nrr- n ;v_ '. < ■■- -' J T^E NEVEE HAVE SOLD INFERIOR GOODS AT HIGH PRICES. It has always been our pleasure and practice to supply FIRST-CLASS TEAS T ? _ ' j AND i GENERAL GROCERIES AT THE LOWEST CASH PRICES. Our present Stock of PURE TEAS and GENERAL GROC_RI_S are selected with great care ; bought in the lowest market. The quality and price will give full satisfaction to every Customer. FLOUR AT MILL PRICES. GOODS DELIVERED. FEENCH & CO., IMPO TERS AND PROVISION i MERCHANTS, THE PEOPLE'S. TEA WAREHOUSE, VICTORIA MART, Victoria-street, Auckland. TCTATEEPEOOE TWEEDS ■2s ■'"" j WATERPROOF TWEED s 2s 6d WATERPROOF TWEED, 3s i g ?, I V/ 3 J .H THE BEST VALUE IN AUCKLAND JZ M. McLACHLAJ?'/ 218, QUEEN-STREET. J> ALL IN BE O THEE S, THE WELL-KNOWN MANUFACTURERS OF CORDIALS, &c, OF • ' • SUPERIOR QUALITY, Established at the Thames since 1867, Beg most respectfully to inform the Public of Auck land that they have opened a BRANCH BUSINESS,IN AUCKLAND In h Premises lately occupied by MESSRS. BEDELL & WATSON, Bbewirs, Wyndham-stkbet, Next door to the Clanricard'e Hotel, And trusts by supplying genuine and superior article they will share a fair patronage of the trade generally. BALLIN BROTHERS Take this opportunity of returning their best thank to their numerous friends and customers for their past, liberal favors, and assure them that every order shall be punctually attended to. Highest price given for Bottles of aU kinds. " TO THE ELECTOBS OI MEMBERS FORTHE HARBOUR BO ABD. Gv.nti.emfn,—l beg to announce myself «s a i Candidate for Re-electi. _, mv period of office expiring l during the current month. My views and votes on all F, important subjects connected with harbour improve i> ments are known to you. ishould they have met witt • your approbation I ask you for your support. I - lam, Gentlemen. Your most.obedient servant. . j : J. CASEY. ' \ UCKLAND and MEECEB -PL . RAILWAY. NOTICE. 1 J NIG H T TRAIN S. '' Traffic Manager's Office, . i ' ' Auckland, May 7.1874. I ~••. ■■■-..,.• it. ::. v.! * J » On and after FRIDAY, May 8, and until.furth* notice, a Passenger Train wiU leave Auckland Static j ifor Onehuiiga every Tuesday, Wednesday^^, }lursda, |andFridayatH.lsp.m.. rnturnlns from Qnehung •■ ,-fct i?.ss>ft,ffl.; calltugf at _v iMoaa each my i i .cfiuiyed). 4 W. J, SMITH, Treffig Mftsmi«r>



Notices. TJDOLPHO WOLFE'S AROMATIC SCHIEDAM .SCHNAPPS THE PUREST STIMULANT IN THE WORLD. C A U T I 0 N. To prevent FRAUD we would recommend t_ public to purchase by the BOTTLE, and to see tha the signature " UDOLPHO WOLFE" is on the wrapper and on the label of the bottle. WOLFE'S AROMATIC SCHIEDAM SCHNAPPS Are to be purchased of all Wine and Spirit Merchants. ~ L. D. NATHAN & CO., AGENTS. ONEHUNGA AND AUCKLAND ROYAL MAIL COACHES. THE ROYAL MAIL COACHES TIME TABLE. Leave Onehunga—9 a.m., 2 p.m. Leave Auck land—l 2 noon, 5 p.m. Night Coaches on Saturdays— 6.30 p.m , 11.30 p.m. Booking Office :- Lendrum's Stables, late Mears s, • Queen-street, Auckland. W. WHITE, Proprietor. . . - TDOOTS! BOOTS! BOOTS! STEPHENS & CAETEE, (LATE CATER), Having completed their . EXTENSIVE ALTERATION'S, Beg leave to tender their sincere'thanks to their numerous Customers and the Public generally. for their kind, patronage since they have been in business, and hope by civility and strict attention to merit a continuance of the same. STEPHENS & CARTER . ARE NOW OPENING UP THEIR WINTER STOCK OF LADIES' & GENT'S BOOTS AID SHO ES, Which they will dispose of at the LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICES BOOTS AND SHOES OF EVERY DESCRIPTION MADE TO. ORDfiR. C H ILD REN'S BOOTS AND SHOES IN GREAT VARIETY. ] STEPHENS & CAETEE, (LATE CATER), BO 0 T M A X ZE R S, 138, QUEEN-STREET, (Opposite Union Bank). W ; DO W D E N, AUCTIONEER, .AND . Z. %{■„ -• | '17 COMkISSION AGENT, T '''"•■ '.'.';'..''. QUEEN STREET> - ■■ i o*. (Near the Union Bank), 1 Begs to inform his Friends and the Public that he has . COMMENCE!). BUSINESS, IN AUCKLAND, ) And will attend with promptitude to any Goods .•■■■: placed in his hands for auction or . , private sale. I ; Auckland, April 10,1874. ,; |'JT.N XT ED-1 STATES r DINING itOOMS AND COFFEE HOUSE. Z TheZ-'roprietor .wishes to announce that. HOT : * ' • . ■ r •-■.■•". ■» | ROLLS and (JOFFEE can be procured at four o'clock in the morning. " •' • HOT ROLL AND COFFEE .. ... ...to,. FRJ_ D. H 0 W A|R D, • L' MANAGER.' °Z JV/T ANUKAU H O'TE'l. HENRY HARDHJGTON, Proprietor. The. rapidly increasing importance of Onehunga ai a port of arrivrj and departure, the extension of the : railway, the connecting of the peninsula with Mangere, '• and the general favour .Onehunga has obtained as a • place ol pleasurable resort, has Induced the Proprietor to spare neither pains or expense to make it A FIRST-CLASS FAMILY, COMMERCIAL* ' •...-l 1.. . .AND •:' ;.'. i.-. ' : J : TRAVELLERS' HOTEL. i The establishment has been si re-arrantred as to j ! afford the best accommodation f>r visitors in transitu ■ between the portend other ports of the colony; as' also for those who seek Onehunga as i ; A MABINE TREAT, , whether for pleasure or health _ The accommodation comprises ' _ COMMERCIAL, TRAVELLERS', PUBLIC, »- ■;. AND ZPRITATE ROOMS. } The Bedrooms are spacious, well-ventilated, and . comfortably furnished. Every attention, under very • experienced management, is paid to the wants of' • customers. The charges are strictly moderate; a, s good TABLVUs kkpt, and the I _&.; '' r ■■-" ' "• ' _ ' • * WINES, ALES, AND SPIRITS er 'tare the best procurable. t , _ .... ...: ?* I lofaot nothing has beenieft untried to SiaJlS t&O £ * f^"** iJy^NUKAU botdi.;;;. a [&J* ¥<«?._? of tha hlghes. ptKmaga wMe_ m*f bi kwud.at.iL Th • Stabling accommodation il advltttd to fet Ult best U tbt Prevtoce.