Printed and published by' the proprietors, Georg McCullagh Reed, of St. George's Bay, andHenaj Brett, of Parnell, at their General Steam P™?l^ Office, Wyndham-street, in the City of Auckland,; New Zealand. Monday, April 12,1875 ',;;

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Drapery. T>JEW ZEALAND HOUSE, 66, QUEEN - STREET, Auckland. AUTUMN AND WINTER, 1875. W. EATTEAY "DEGS to intimato to his Friends, and the General Public of tho Province of Auckland, that he has JUST RECEIVED ex 'India,' 'Baron Aberdaro,' and other | , late arrivals, THE MOST CHOICE AND LARGE ASSORTMENT 01? NEW GOODS For the Coming Season, -which have been Marked at most Reasonable Prices, and are now on view. W. RATTRAY, DRAPER, CLOTHIER, AND SILK MERCER, NEW ZEALAND HOUSE, 65, Queen-street, Auckland. TfXTRAORDINARY BARGAINS AT R. W. IYSON'S TEMPORARY PREMISES, s Opposite the City Hall, EOR ONE MONTH ONLY ! I MUSLIN DRESSES (White and Coloured), THE NEW FLAX AND OTHER j DRESSES, FLANNELS, BLANKETS, SHEETINGS, GENERAL DRAPERY, YAK LACES, HOSIERY, HABERDASHERY, RUFFLES, AND FANCY GO OD LADIES' UNDERCLOTHING, NEW PADS, PLAITS, COMBS; COILS, STEMS, &c. LARGE STOCK OF BABYWARES. ______ J9ST SPACE BEING SO LIMITED, THE STOCK MUST BE CLEARED. -Wk NEXT BROWN & SON'S MUSIC SALOON. B. W. DYSON. i : _ i ' '' TOOK OPPOSITE i THE II ALBERT HOTEL FOE THE PANTHEON. Ijl A REALLY GOOD OUTFIT i I REASONABLE SPE-ICE. POKD p OTTER & Q 0 ., 190, Queen-street, N»xt Edson'i, Chemiat. _w Ii



Drapery £5,000. "OOP IMMEDIATE SALE, OVER £s^ooo WORTH OF DRAPERY & CLOTHING. A. LINABUKY & CO. Havo determined to CLEAR OUT OF THEIR PRESENT PREMISES At any Sacrifi c. THEY HAVE JUST OPENED UP Si CASES J^ U TU MN WI N TE R J) R E S S QO O D FRENCH MERINOS, WINCEYS, HOME SPUNS' &c, &c, &c. Which will be offered at INVOICE PRICES effect a GENERAL CLEARANCE. The Inhabitants of Auckland are respectfully invited to inspect their LARGE AND WELL-ASSORTED STOCK Before making Purchases. THE SALE IS OW ON, AND WILL CONTINUE EVERY LINE IS SOLD. SEVEN YEARS' LEASE OF PREMISES. Also, COUNTERS, FIXTURES, &0„ FOR SALE. B2T Note Address— A. LINABTJRY & CO., 224, QUEEN-STREET.



Public Notification. rriHE FOLLOWING EXTPvACT from the New Zealand General Government Gazette of the 9fch April, 1875, is published for generel in formation. JAMES MACKAY, Jun., .Agent General Government. Auckland, April 9,1875. A PROCLAMATION. NORMANBY, GOVERNOR. Wherein, by tho Bth section of the Gold Mining ■Districts Act, 1873, it i<3 among other things en acted that it shall be lawful for tho Governor from time to time by proclamation in the Gene ral Government Gazette to enlarge, contract, or otherwise alter tho boundaries of Gold Mining Dis tricts under tho said Act, and whereas it is among other things further enacted by tho one hundred and eighty-seventh section of the said Act, that every District constituted under the Gold Mining Districts, Act, 1871, shall be deemed to be a District constitu ted under now existing Act; and whereas, under the provisions of the said Gold Mining Districts Act. 1871, a certain district within the province of Auck land has been proclaimed "a Gold Mining District" under that Act, and designated under tho name of the Hauraki Gold Mining District, and the bound aries of such rict have been enlarged under the authoriiy of the said Act, and whereas it is expedient further to enlarge the boundaries of tho said District as at present constituted, now, therefore, I, Georob Augustus Conmaniine, Marquis of Normanby, the Governor of tho Colony of New Zaaland, in pur suance and exercising of every power r*nd authority enabling mo in this behalf, do hereby proclaim and dedaro that the Boundaries of the said Hauraki Gold Mining District shall be, s.nd tho same are hereby enlarged so ps to include the land moationed and de scribed in thelSchedule hereto. SCHEDULE. The Block of Land known as Whcnuakite, tho Block known as Purangi, the Block known as To Puia, tho Blcck known as To Hoho, the Block known as Te Karo number one, the Block known a s Te Karo number two, the Block known as Tairua, tho Block known as Bangabau, tho Block known as Kopowai, tho Block known as Pukotui, the Block known as Wharekawa Eaet number three, the Block known as Wharekawa East number one, the Block kuown an Whitipirorua, the, 81-ck known as Tau tahangi ; that portion of the Block known as Tapa rahi, Korongo, and Takatakia, not before included within tho Hauraki Cold Mining District; and that portion of tho Block known as lh) Pakirarihi no before included within tho Hauraki Gold Mining District, as the said Blocks are more particularly descri bed in tho Plans lodged in tho Inspector of Surveys Office at Auckland, expecting out of tho said Lands one thousand acres of Native Bcsorvc in tho Tairua Block. Given under the hand of Ills Excellency tho Most Honourable Georga Auguatus Constantino, Marquis of Normanby, Earl of Mnigravo Viscount Normanby, and Baron Mnlgrave, of Mulgravc, all in the country of York, in tho Poerago of tho United Kingdom, and Baron Mnlgrave of New Bo3S, in tho Country of Wexford, in tho Pcerago of Ireland ; a Mem ber of Her Majasty's Most. Honourable Privy Council; Knight Commander of tho Most Distinguished Order of Saint Michael and Paint George ; Governor and Commander-in- Chief in and over Her Majesty's Colony of New Zealand and its Depsndencies, and Vico- Admlral of tho same ; and issued under tho Seal of the said Colony, at tho Government House at Wellington, thh eighth day of April, in tho year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred aud sevonty-flvo. DANIEL POLLEN. God Save toe Queen. Miscellaneous. nnO G. HOLDSHIP, ESQ. bIR,—Wc, the undersigned, Electors of City of Auckland East, request yoa will allow yourself to be put in nomination for tho vpcancy in tho Provincial Council, caused by tho resignation of Mr P. A. Philips, and we pledge ourselves to support and use our influence to secure your election. J. LOGAN CA.MPBELL. J. M. DARGAVILLE And 330 others. TO J. L. CAMPBELL, ESQ, J. M, DARGAVILLE, ESQ, AND THE 330 OTHER ELECTORS SIGNUNG THE REQUISI TION. GENTLEMEN,—I have much pleasure in comply ing with your request, and if elected will do my best to promote tho interests of this province. I am, gentleman, Yours faithfully, G. HOLDSHIP. *hj McCULSKY, FUNERAL UNDERTAKES, TOP OF HOBSON-ST RE ET. OMCEOIATHIC DISPENSARY, U, SHORTLAND-STREET, A few doors above tho Post Office (same side). MR. GARR IC K. HOMOEOPATHIC AND GALVANIC TREATMENT. Houhs of Consultation :—From 10 o'clock in the forenoon till 2 o'clock; From 5 till 8 in the evening. Homoeopathic Medicines and Magneto Electric Machinery. NEW ZEALAND INSURANCE COMPANY. FIRE AND MARINE. Capital, paid up and invested £240,000. Insurance against LOSS BY FIRE of every des cription of Property may be effected with this Com pany. 1 Hulls Insure " for the Voyage or Time. Merchan dise, Goods, at Freight Insured, by steamers and sailing vessels Risks on Specie subject to special arrangements. LOSSES PROMPTLY PAID. GE ERCE, -rr i of or i a SURANCE COMPANY. FIRE AND MARINE. FIRE RISKS accepted at Lowest Current Rates of Premium. MARINE RISKS on Cargoes and Hulls of Vessel taken on favorable terms. WOOL Insured, with averago on each bales. LOSSES promptly and liberally settled, either in | Great Britain or in the Colonies. HENDERSON'& MACFARLANE, Agents, 25, Qubbn-stbbst. T) A E~ R O IZ. THE ALLOTMENTS REMAINING UNSOLD in the TOWNSHIP OF PAEROA, OHINEMURI, ABE FOR PRIVATE SALE By SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Fort-Btreet, Auckland.



j Drapery. T^T ELL WORTHY OF INSPECTION THE NEW IMPORTATIONS, AT S. & J. R. VAILE'S. BOYS' AND YOUTHS' OVERCOATS, Itt Oxford Mixtures. BOYS' AND V " ' TES Iv Supertax ..;...„ ,-^.it. juimlcutcb, Diagonals, and Dark Venetians. VERY CHOICE GOODS. BOYS' AND YOUTHS' HOSIERY AND SHIRTS, quitonew. BOYS' AND YOUTHS' HATS In all tho New Shapes, Soft and Stiff Felts. \T2A~ Well worthy of Inspection— THE NEW IMPORTATIONS, B3T" At S. & J. It. VAILE'S. MEN'S CLOTHING SPECIAL ! ! ! OUR 40s. SILK MIXED PAGET COAT Is equal iv Quality, Style, and Fit to anything you can get made for £3 10s. OUR TROUSERS AND VEST OF REAL GEELONG TWEED, At 335., In Choice Colors, Defies Competition OUR DOUBLE-BREASTED BLACK CLOTH VEST, At Bs. Gd., Is a Special Good Line ! S. & J. R. VAILE. IN TROUSERS AND VESTS, DOUBLE AND SINGLE-BREASTED, We havo a Very Largo Assortment in Prices From 18s. Gd. to 40s. Tho Patterns aro all good , and the cut undeniably First rate, f&T At S. h J. R. VAILE'S. mS£a WORKING MEN'S CLOTHING, Scotch and Fancy Twill Shirts, Mole Trousers, Flax Shirts, Under Flannells and Drawers, of our own make, at prices most reasonable. S. k J. R. VAILE. [Established 1843.] A S II E R, GENERAL OUTFITTER & CLOTHIER, QUKEN-STKEET, Opposite Now Zealand Bank, HAS JUST RECEIVED A SELECT ASSORTMENT OP SUMMER GOODS, Per Hero and AVonga Wonga, from Melbourne. Also, an Invoico of GENTLEMEN'S & YOUTHS' CLOTHING, Made specially to order, which he will dispose of at a small advance. DIGGERS' OUTFITS. Nelson and Geelong Tweeds in Stock in every variety. A large assortment of Hats, Caps, Ties, &c. THE Undersigned are Cash Pur chasers of HIDES, SHEEPSKINS, WOOL, TaLLOW, <Stc, Ac, at highest market rates, in any quantity. Consignors direct will have prompt and immediate cash remittances returned at satisfactory rates. IRELAND BROS., Tanners and Leather, Manufacturers, Auckland. . 8 IS Z "*« wsrayVri/S© <B*y>j VxWfZiJ •■■i' sl7 jMf^Vi -fit. V, $** o* *» #*•"•? •ss•• s*^ ■yMiiii A UCKLAND SAVINGS' BANK ESTi^IiISHED IN 1874. Pbesidbnt : HIS EXCELLENCE THE GOVERNOR. Vice-President : W. 0. WILSON, Esq. The BANK Is OPEN for RECEIPTS and PAYMENTS Monday .. .. .. .. From 12 to 2 o'clock Tuesday „ „ Wednesday „ „ Thursday .. ~ „ Friday „ „ And to receive;SMoney only on Saturday eveningi from 7 to 9 o'clock. Any sum from Is and upwards received, for which 6per cent Interest ia allowed. R. CAMERON, Accountant



•R P OETEE A 0 0.. QUEEN-STEEET, AUOKLAND. ffl * «. . „_ a g ■■•? 5„ 2* 111 W#il SB aft ■g n «&.--- ~ , ' • AZ,M - wo ffl a_ '-^tiazMzmz-m: ' ft 0 1 t-*- . b ■ E. P. & CO. having just landed, ex "GLENLORA," "WARWICK," and "ANAZI, a large assortment of -r-r-»v\-vr GENERAL BUILDERS' AND FURNISHING IRON MONGERY, GAS FITTINGS, ETC. wish particularly to draw the attention of the public to the following articles, which have been carefully selected from the best makers, and the whole of which will be found oi first-class quality, and will be offered at the lowest paying prices :—• Venetian Bronze Gasaliers, 2 to 5 light Parian and Bronze Gasaliers, 3 to 5 light Lacquered and Bronzed Gasaliers, 2 to 5 Crystal Glass Gasaliers, 3 to 5 light Patent Hall Lights Mantel Bracket*, to match the Gasaliers Pendants, Brackets, and Small Fittings all kinds Gas Stoves, for Boiling, Broiling, Baking and Heating, &c. Marble Chimney Pieces, and Register Gra ,';es, Fenders and Firelrong Coal Vases, in great variety Patent Mangles and Wringing Machines Bronzed Umbrella an< Hat and Umbrella Stands and Tables Jas. Dixon & Sous' Ei .ctroplate and Nickel Silver Goods Lockwood's Table ana Pocket Cutlery Perry & Sons' Coal Vases, Tea Trays, Baths, Lanterns. &o. Crowden & Garrod's Brushware of all kinds Door Mats, Scrapers, Iron and Wood Tubs, &o. Leamington Ranges, Smith and Wellstood's Stoves &c, &c, &o. T & J. DICKEY, %3 . 23 0, QUEE N-S TRE ET, HAVE FOR SALE:- RODGER'S IVORY HANDLED TABLE SAWS, CHISELS, AUGERS, PLANES*' KNIVES, ETC. Squares, Bevels, Spokeshaves, Turnscrews Lockwood's Pocket and Gum Knives Gouges, Gimblets, Braces, etc. Table Knives and Forks, Carvers, and American Bits, Hammers, and Hatchets Steels Axes, Tomahawks, Shingle Hammers Nickel Silver Spoons and Forks Adjusting Levels, Metallic Tapes. Brittania Metal Teapots Carpenters' Patent P.im Locks, sm. to 10m. Trays, Charcoal, Irons, Knife Boards Real Patent Rim Locks, Latches, etc. Boilers, Saucepans, and Kettles Mortice, Dead, and Drawback Locks Buckets, Frying Pans, and Camp Ovens Ewbank's Nails and Flooring Brads Milk Pans, Tin Baisins, and Dishes French Wire Nails, fin. to 4in. Brooms, Shoe and Scrubbing Brushes. American Finishing Nails, fin. to 2Jin. Butt, Parliament, and T Hinges Axle Pullies, Sash Fasteners ______ V DOWNER'S KEROSENE!



FIVE PER CENT. DISCOUNT allowed to Cash Purchasers on all Goods amounting to Twenty Shilling, and upwards. QUEEN OF SCOTS. 5-S5 '.:■ -:v >.: :Ar~'A -.< ■ y>j'^* >.%": ;^ r1 £-. & $ '4Mz MM, © w ££K&fe^ - - -:'':4m SILENT A_N D T RjU|E ! QUEEN OF SCOTS (with Silver-plated WHEELER AND WILSON'S extras) SINGER'S HOME SHUTTE NEWTON, WILSON & CO.'S PRINCE LITTLE WANZER OP WALES LITTLE STRANGER TABLES ;AND STANDSSFOR ALL THOMAS HAND MACHINES. PRINCESS OF WALES LIBERAL DISCOUNT TO TEE TRADE. REPAIRS DONE FOR ALL MACHINES. Having purchased Mr Montague's extensive and entire stock of SEWING MACHINES—who has relin quished tho Sewing Machino business to me, —tho public of Auckland and vicinity have now the opportunity of selecting from the Einost and Largest Stock ever exhibited in the colony. Drapery, Hosiery, Ladies' and Cent's Underlined. Millinery, Dressmaking. A Fit Guaranteed. W. C. rnSN-NES Albert Buildings, Queen-street s Opposite Auckland Savings Bank.



BUY EEOKITT'S FRENCH BLUE, And see that each ball is wrapped in paper bearing the name of R E C X I T T, As its splendid quality has caused a host of inferior Imitations. Sold by all respectable Grocers and Storekeepers. [OPLENDID OPPORTUNITY £2S worth OF SEWING MACHINES, Hand and Treadle, ABSOLUTELY GIVEN AWAY [FREE OF ANY COST, To Members of DENNES'S Second Grand Sewing Machine Club, now forming, c Call quickly at— : W. C. DENNES'S SEWING MACHINE DEPOT, Albeut Buildings, Queen-street. SPECIAL NOTICE TO THE LADIES. In introducing the TAYLOR'S PATENT SEWING MACHINE to your notice somo two years ago, I gave it as my opinion from practical acquaintance with Sewing Machine mechanism, that this Machine would be found THE BEST IN THE MARKET. It gives me much please to state that my opinion has been confirmed by those who have purchased these Machines expressing their vjsky great satisfac tion with them Notwithstanding the lakoe an d stkadilv inoueasing sale of these in the past, I confidently expect still greater results in the future, from the fact that the mere recent Machines contain still rUKiHSK improvements, which require only to be seen to be appreciated. I havo, therefore, to Invite thoso who contemplate the acquiring of a Sewing Machine, to inspect TAYLOR'S PATENT SEWING MACHINES before purchasing. T. PEACOCK, Optician, Agent, £jj?SHOim.AND- TBEET.



I By Appointment 10 ( HIS EXCELLENCY SIR JAMES FERGUSSO U,E ÜBIOH KOHN, JEWELLER, IqUIIN STREET, AUOKLAND, 1 Bogs to draw the attention of the public to hii . Large and Well-assorted Stock of ENGLISH, FOREIGN, AND COLONIAL MANUFACTURED JEWELLERY, Specially selected, and of the Newest Stylos, and Designs. ' A large portion of the above consists of Quartz and , Greenstone Jewellery, Manufactured on the premises. H.K. begs specially to draw the attention of the public s LARGE AND SUPERIOR STOCK OF GOLD & SILVER WATCHES, And GREAT VAIRETY OF SILVER AND PLATED GOODS, Which are tne best known manufacturers the home market, VST Note the Address:— HEINRICH KOHN, JEWELLER, QUE N-STR ET. PIANOFORTES JF R0 M £20. harmoniumsTlfbom £10. T. £L. WEBB'S Music Saloon, Wellesley-street. Tho Cheapest Place in Auckland for Pianofortes and Harmoniums, new and second-hand, by the best makers ; also, let on hire. N.R.—Full price given for second-hand Pianofortes, or taken in change. Harmoniums, Pianofortes, and Organs ned and repaired in torn or country fey the year visit



■pLECTTON NOTI C -T&W A j In pursuance of " The Regulation of Elections Act, I 1870," I, Hrnry Colin Balheavis, Esq., Retnrning ! Officer for the Electoral District of Auckland City East, do hereby give notice that, by virtue of a Writ bearing date the 3rd day of March, 1875, under tha " Public Seal of the Province of Auckland, an Election will be held for tho Rettirn of one qualified person to A., serve as a Member of the Provincial Council for the :'■ said Electoral District, and that the Nomination of Candidates will take place at the Mechanics' 'I . Institute at noon on TG'ESDAY, the 13th day of April, 1875; and that the Poll (if necessary) wi]Hni fc place on FKIDAY, the 16th day of April, 1875. H. C. BALNEAVIS, .'..; Returning Officer. '; The following is the Polling-place for the Elec- ;0J!l toral District of Auckland City East: - The Mechanics' Institute. H. C. BALNEAVIS, ~J" Returning Officer. ~,'i T M ERICAN S E Wlia V!.; "'" MACHINES. THE "HOME" SHUTTLE-LOCK STITCH. THE PERFECTION OF MECHANISM, v; SIMPLE, COMPACT, EFFICIENT, --.A - DURABLE, AND COMPLETE.,. A- It sews with tho least possible amount of labour, and a girl of twelve years can run it without fatigue. It is a Triumph of Mechanical. Genius. -~".' THE "HOME" SHUTTLE IB the. only practical Low-price Lock-stitch Sewing- ' Machine ever invented. This Unequalled Machine uses a straight Needle, makes the "Lock-stitch" •>. (alike tfn both CT has a setf-adjusting tension, . and is adapted -D-On^ry varietj",.'* sewing for family wear, from iJoNS v. \s?nsMfis to the heaviest clotts, ' r' «o. aM&v&o. Sew Leather. / It will h<{ JUM, 'bind, cord, braid, seam, tuck, ruffle, - hemstifc 1., and gather. This machine will, sew on '."it) and gather at the same time, and will work equally well on Silk, Linen, Woollen, and Cotton Goods, with Silk, Linen, or Cotton Thread. It is not necessary tor us to endeavour to detract '■ from the merits of any other machine. ,-r "We claim to sell , ; The Best Family Sewing Machine in the Market, WITHOUT REGARD TO PBICE, And we feel confident that whenever persons wishing' to buy Sewing Machines give the "Home" Shuttle Sewing Machine fair trial, in competition with other machines, ./ will have the preference. With the Machine is furnished—Hemmer, Braider, Shuttle Bobbins, Oil Can, Oil, Screwdriver, Five Needles, Gtiage, Table Clamp, and directions for use AH securely packed in strong case with hinges. ■/ PRICE:- Complete in box £1 10 With Table and Treadle £6 15 With Table and Treadle, Half-Cabinet, with Cover, Lock and Key.... £8 • Some thousands of these machines have now been sold in New Zealand, and they have given the utmost possible satisfaction, as testified to ia numerous testi monials, which we forward on application. In proof of their superiority over all other machines, 1 we guarantee them for five years. On Sale by— W. C. Dennes, Queen-street, J. V. Bkeda, Shortiand-street And at all Sewing Machine Depots. SOLE IMPORTEPvS: L. D. NATHAN & CO., ii AUCKLAND. . ~[ rpHB SOUTH JBKITIBH FIRE AND dHARINE . \ INSURANCE COMPANY os1 .. >A. NEW ZEALAND. ' ;.. . .-J& UAPITAL .. .. £760,000, . UNLIMITED LIABILITY. The large and steady increase of the business of the Company, as shewn, by its reports, affords the but ri -<'. proof of the confidence of the public in the instltUt ■■;.,, tion, and of its popularity among insurers. , .',," It is conducted on sound principles, and is widoljr '' known fur liberality nd promptness in the settle- (fm ment of claims. . Losses can be paid at any Agency, at option of , , insured. ;, '" A.BOARDMAN, j Man agar. ypfiiS"AUCKLAND VENETIAN i JL BLIND MANUFACTORY. M. H OUT ON BUSBY, Bl IND MAKER Jb WIRE WOKJII '• WHOLESALE AND RETAIL, VENETIAN HOUSE, Has now REMOVED, to those Large, New, and ~v Commodious Premises, situated at the corner Queen aud Cook-streets, where he will continue • ; business as heretofore. |^~0 MOB BiiaFIRES. H While thanklac his friends for the liberal patronage bestowed upon him during the past eight years, O. BROOKES Begs to inform the public generally that he has aken one of those f >(H. ANDS OM B SHOPS Opposite the City 11, And has OPENED with an ENTIRE NEW STOCK ENGLISH AND COLONIAL BOOTS AND SHOES EVERY DESCRIPTION. Ai It If well known that O. BROOKE sell! cheaper than any House in Auckland, it is unneces . sary to eive a list of prices. O. BROOKES, THE NOTED BLUE BOOT, QUEEN STREET Next to Dyson's, opposite City HalL rjIHE CNDEBSIGNBD ■';.," HAS FOR SALE AND TO ARRIVE Muntz Metal, Nos 14 to 20ozs Coppering Nails and Eelt Wire Rope, best quality, 1} to 3Jin Chain Cables. | to ljin, Admiralty tested Anchors, from 4cwtto lOJcwt, Admiralty Ms f Baxter Brother's Royal Navy Canvas , Gourock Canvas, extra quality Christie's Double-crown Royal Navy Canvas Gordon's Royal Navy Canvas Colza Oil, in casks and drums . ■■. .-. Paint Oil, raw and boiled, in cask and drums Stockholm Pitch and Tar, best quality Resin. Oakum, Sail Twine Paints—Wnite, green, and black, &c d. h. Mckenzie, Custom Ho tj se-st ccb t.