The Evening Star.

Vol. VI.—No. 1,629.1

Auckland, N.Z., FKIDAY, MAY 7, 1875.

[Price : ONE PENNY.



AjL OVERLAND MAI] *3Rwl^^ ROUTE TO EUROPE VL, jSflftrlß > m \y" TT"AT" .tt saN FRANCISCC "—■IIIIIIIIIIJTi ITTTI NEW YORK. [The Australasian Steam Navigation Company unde Contract with the Governments of New Sout Wales and New Zealand, for Conveyance of He Majesty's Mail.] The Splendid Steamship CITY OF MELBOURNE, 1,500 tons, J. W. Brown, Commander, is appointei to leave for Honolulu and San Francisco on FRI DA.V, 14th May prox. For freight or passage and all particulars apply to H. M. JERVIS, | Agent. n*k&, A TJSTRALASIAS A sraT^v ■*3L STEAM NAVIGATION JUmmK^"G ompayr Y'a first-class 'mSaSS&BV STEAMERS. EOK SYDNEY, MELBOURNE, ANI ALL QUEENSLAND PORTS ; ALSO, THE PALMER RIVER GOLDFIELBS. The Splendid Matt Steamship MIKADO, E. Moobe, Commander, expected on or about Sun day, 23rd May, will leave as above six hours aftei arrival. e<a freight or passage, and all particulars, apply tc H. M. JERVIS, Agent. VVa, mew zeal and ■»3SWkI^. "^ STEAM SHIPPING COM y&^fl^XS* PANY (LIMITED.) Fob New Plymouth, Nelson, Picton, Welling ton, Lyttelton, and Otago ; transhipping ai Weilington for Wanganui, Napier, and Povebts Bay ; and at Nelson for Westpobt, Gbeymouth, and Hokitika. [Passengeks Booked Thbotjgh to Melbotibne.] The s.s. P H CE E E WUlleave Onehunga Wharf on TO-MORROW (Satur day), the Bth instant, at 10 a.m, MAY TIME TABLE. 12th.—s.s. Ladybird ""I 18th. —s.s. Taranaki I . 23rd.-5.6. Wellington fas above. 27th.—s.s. Phoebe J For freight or passage apply to W. F. WHEELER, Auckland. Or, A. BARNES, Onehunga. tOfflces—Hobson's Buildings, Shortland-street. &*&. fp O R N~CTI7 ME"A JL (Calliiu; at NORFOLK TO SAIL Bth MAY. The schooner Kenilworth, Captain G. Jackson. For freight or passage, apply to C. A. HARRIS. ■May 4,1875. ■_ .■y*K^ TT 0R WANGAREI fi&jjgWPTk^v JL 1 HEADS, BAY OF ISLANDS, V|^§|J[X^ WANGAROA, & MONGONUI. The new steamer lONA Will leave as above every MONDAY, at 5 p m. CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agents. 16, Queen-street, Auckland, April 1,1875. For~Sale. J^z&p C^ORSALE, a Seven-roomed •^obpKmJ- House and Freehold allotment, 33 >wi-iJi'ifiw feet by 100 feet, in Newton Road, close to its junction with Symonds-Btreet; a good well. Price, £230. A Four-roomed Cottage in the suburbs, with Free hold allotment, 33 x 100 feet. Price, £125. Four-roomed Cottage in Ponsonby, with Freehold allotment 33 x 100 feet; an excellent well. Price, £125. Apply to HENRY E. WILLIAMS, Estate Agent, No. 2, Insurance Buildings. FOR SALE, a Four-roomed House, quite new, let for 10s per week, in Karanga hape Road. A decided bargain, £160. £125 can remain on mortgage in the Building Society, to be paid off at 9s per week. R. C. GREENWOOD, General Commission Agent, •■'■.• Market House. OR SALE, OR TO LET ON LEASE, The Villa Residence now in the occupation of Mr E. G. Smith, Paget-street, Ponsonby, consisting of eight rooms, ail in good repair. A neat well-kept Flower Garden. The House commands a splendid view or Auckland and the Harbour. For terms, &c, applyito GEO. W. BINNEY. FOR IMMEDIATE SALE, a choice Residence in Symonds-street. There are eight rooms in the Reßidence, together with every house hold convenience. The Residence is situated in the best part of Symonds-street, and has a freehold allotment 58 x 120, and also an additional right of way to Symonds-street of 14 feet. Price, £625. J. M. LENNOX, Estate Agent, Auckland. 1?OR SALE, a Bargain, a comfort . able Four-roomed House in Ponsonby, with large freehold allotment, all planted with choice fruit trees. Price, £160. ■ J. M. LENNOX. FOR IMMEDIATE SALE, a Farm of 20 acres at Mount Eoskill. There are two acres cleared and small house. Price, £309. J. M. LENS OX,. Estate Agent, Queen-street. TO FARMERS—For Sale, in the East Tamaki, a choice Farm of 140 acres, all in grass. A large portion of the Land is Volcanic soil; Price, £9 10s per acre. This Farm is only 12 miles from Auckland on a good road. J. M. LENNOX, Estate Agent, Auckland, OR IMMEDIATE SALE,; two new and well-finished Cottages in the heart of the City. The Cottages are well-built, have brick basements, and are cow let for 17s per week each. Freehold aliotment, 66 x 200, and excellent well of water. Price £900 the two; half of the money can remain at 8 percent if required. J. M. LENNOX, __^ Estate Agent, Auckland. FOR SALE, in the rising district of Ngaroto, Waikato, a choice unimproved_ Farm of 350 acres. This Farm is situated within two miles of the proposed railway, and about the same distance from a School-house. Price. £3 10s per acre. J. M. LENNOX, Estate Agent, - Queen-street. rpo WORKING- MEN.—I have JL several good Freehold Cottages For Sale within . a short distance of Queen-street, at prices ranging from £120 to £200. One-half of the money can remain on mortgage. J. M. LENNOX, .'_ Estate Agent, Queen-atreet. Jji OR S A L E. A Rosewood Piano, by Bord of Paris, will be sold under cost to close consignment. R. BAIRD, ' Victoria-street. OR SALE, at Mount Albert, 18 acres very good land (no stones), all fenced, and good House. Price, £450. For Sale, a 4-ton Yacht, topmast, rig, spars, oars, sails, &c, complete, half deck, in good repair. Cheap for £19, . A oomfortable Cottage, six rooms, in good order ; stable, garden, &c. A bargain, £65. Leasehold in a good locality. An acre of Volcanic Land, with three-roomed House, fenced and planted with trees, as Mount Eden. Price, £112. A choice Block of fine Land at Hokianga, con taining 900 acres, nearly surrounded by water ; price, £200. . Half the money can remain on mortgage for three years. Two large Allotments on the Epsom and Onehunga Koad, 50 feet by 300. A bargain. About 100 acres good Land, near the Station, Papaknra Valley, will be sold cheap. , New Potatoes,. Onions, Farm Produce, &c, ftp., at Lowest Prices. ■ For Sale, a Pony Basket: Carriage. . | A]jK>, several good Hack,and Harness Horses. B. C. GREENWOOD.



jg O O X S BOUND PAPER RULED, LEDGERS MANUFACTURED AND MACHINE NUMBERING, At WE LEYS, (Next door above Evening- Star.) EV AITS &~2"^~M~B~ETa photographers, 196, Qtteen-steeet, Auckland, Next Auckland Savings Bank. tSF" Attention is respectfully invited to our Card C abinet, and Full-Plate Size Portraits. A BEPvDBEJN- iiuCT FACTORY X-L. DtTB HAM-STREET. A Large Stock of Men's, Women's and Children' Boots and Shoes alwava in stock. Sole Manufaf turers of the Seamless Watertight, specially adaptei for the Ghinemuri and Thames trade. BLACK & CO, "P I S fi is B & 0 *U JSL Wholesale, Shipping, asxS Family Butche Qtsao.n sweat, corner of Durham strciat, Auck and. Foultry of all kinds dressed to order. Prim Smoked Tongue*, Home-cnred Bacon, domed Bee on sale In largo quantities. &T.B.—Dealers in Game Live Pheasants forwardad to all parts of the Colon] npon receipt of ardor. Famtiiefl waited on in torn or dnbnzbi. tTl¥s butcher W CARTER, CO KTK ACTOR, &c. Gocdn Cleared and Delivered from Ships' side oi SHORTEST NOTICE. BALLAST SUPPLIED. Newcastle and Bay of Islamd Coals. Also. Firkwoop, cut or uncut, at REASONABLE RATES. BORfLAND CEMENT, SOO casks Portland Cement 5000 Fire Bricks, Fire Tiles Fite Clay and Plaster of Paris. KEANE & JENKINSON, VIOTORIA-STRKBT EAST. 1B 'i NOEM AN, -.teacher of music, Waterloo Quadrant, Opposite Government House. 'ARNOCK BROTHERS, SOAP & CANDLE MANUFACTURERS, Richmond, Cox's Creek. Office — Durham-street, Auckland. O A 1 S O W, © Hons» and Land Agent,, Sent and Debi OotoeSor. Slichbray'u iivj.idlnm, Q,uma street. O ii O E & Jg AKI-88, A3» KKXHMAIirS BAY SOAP to OAZTC.DB WORKS. Oa»h Bnyera of Tallow. [A OAB.D ] 8A M U B L WELLS House, Lnnd, and Commlndloi: Agent, Collector oi! Bents, Debts, Highway Baton, &c Loans arranged. • Office: 129, Queen gtreot (Hires doom below the Pnlop Bfttik.) T "~" O R A I G-, ?' a FORWAEDHiTG AGKNT, Wholesale and Retail Coal and i'irewood Merchant, &C— Oo Sale, Newcastle and Wangarei Coal, Tl-tree F2ri?wood (cut and uncut), Tanks, Charcoal, Ballast, Eobart Town Palings. Sacks for sale. Fort-street, Auckland. pi i T V B A X J8 i I ANT> STZAM BISCUIT MANUyAOTOKY, HOBSOK-3TRBET. loxiyre and Ground Sugar Always oh Hami W. B. WADDELL. DENTISTRY. — MR. T. TRAFFORD, surgfon dentist, Wakepielb-street. Artificial Teeth, from Ose to a Full Set, in Gold or Vulcanite. \\r Ji: h. ajsjLippb * s o jg, 7 t '» OH., COLOR, and GLASS MEBOHASTT3, laparfcers of Faperhsn^Ji!p;s, Scrim, Painta, Oils, Turpsnilne, Colors. Vansishex, French Polish, Gold Leaf, Artists' Colors and Brushes, Plate, Sheet, CroTTO, Oraamantal, and Photographic Glass, Picture Prams and Tapostr-, Moulding^, Clock and Oouap&ti* G-lasjioa, (3-!.&zed ash Doors, oto. Glssb oat to so ,and carefully pnekod. 18, 'WTBdham 3*reet. jjt~otT c"e~o e~~r Tmovll B. CROCKER, respectfully informs his numerous friends, customers, ar.d the general public, that he has removed his Boot Manufactory to those premises immediately opposite Messrs Holland und Butler's. Victoria-street, formerly occupied by Mr Johnstone, whose stock Mr CROCKER has purchased. He will as usual, carry on his business, and to any who xn\y not have favoured him with a turn, he onlj olicits a single trial, when he is sure it will be epe&ted.—B. CROCKER. ~\K? H. BKI3SKEE VV * BUILDER, CARPENTER, and JOINBB YXTIiOAK LAH *, AMD FORT-BXSIII. Bhop I^onts, Office Fittings, and all branchai cf the building trade executed. ■ T3OHEB ! BONESJ BONES ! Bought In any Quantities FOR CASH at the JFree man's Bay Bono Mills, and at No 8, Lower Queen street, by J. & J. SOPPET. CHARLES BLOMEIELD, HOUSE AND SIGN PAINTER, Is prepared to undertake every description of Plain and Ornamental Writing, Gilding, Graining, Marbling, Colouring, Fainting, and Paperhanging, &c, &c. Ponsonby Road, Newtost. Orders may be left at the offices of F. G. Ewington, J, Carson, ; or Samuel Wells, Queen straet. WE. HAYWARD'S • CHEAP BEDDING FURNITFBE, & FUNERAL FUENISHING WAREHOUSE, WYNDH AM-STKBBT, ( (Next to Queen-street Corner). ',^J$ Residence and Shop, corner of Pitt airiCGrey streets. T ,fc d, S O PP E T, MILLERS, Freeman's Bay Steam Mills, • AND NO 8, LOWER QTTEE N-B TEEET, Wharf, Auckland. fILAEKB BBOTHEES, *J (LATE CROMBIE'S) ROYAL FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERIES, (O?p he Union Bank), QUEEN STREET, AUCKLAND. First- lass Portraits :rom C.D.V. to Life Size, Mod srate Prices. Children's Portra taken instantansonaly. _^ Money. i&ONBT~fO~tBlD on first-class Xv_i_ freehold security, t low rates of interest.— R. O. Dyer, Shortland-stree j|/fO.NEI Tv LiNB, in large and L™JL small sums, : lo^ rates of interest.—Apply BiUOTT MEYER aa, Snortland-ntreet. I'M ONEY TO lAN!* in large or



. Q N E H U N a A. M. H. KBESING, PLUM BEE AND ZINC WORKER, Queen-stuee'j, Oh chds (I A, Adjoining tlio Railway T Mart. Plumbing, Zinc Work. Pumps, Tanks, and General Jobbing Work done at Auckland prices. •> Terms caSu, A L F R E D ALE V, (From Messrs Ridley and Son'fl, London), l) PRACTICAL WATCHMAKEE, AND JEWELLER, ETC., Informs the public and his friends that he has •« REMOVED ;- ' TO d N E W PREMISES, Opposite TH3S New Market, D QU tfEN-STREKT, AUCKLAND. '"O F. WEBSTER, fl JL\»e WHOLKSALK AND RKTAIL >t SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKER, ». 133, QincKN-STMCKT, AUOKLAKD, 7 (Next the Union Bank). a f\ EVIT T, GUfl-MAKEB » 244, QUEEN-STREET. Always in Stock—Best brands Gunpowder. &c. Blasting Powder, and Fuze, Shooting and jb'ishing Tackle, MM i'AOL.D>Jii, isoie Contractor to the City Ceaacll for the Emptying of Earth . OloKots, Privy Boxes, Cesspits, &c, is prepared to at tend punctually to all requests regarding the above. Persons desiring to havo the said plasos attondod to, either weekly, fortnightly, or otherwisa, can hava the usme done by leaving a notice either verbal or written .with the Inspector oi NuiisaKCßß, City Council Office, Qn eon-street C\ OTTIS'S TOMATO SAUCE. Vv' , G. COTTIS, of Rutland Road, Parnell, has the pleasure of announcing to his customers, and the general public, that his New Season Tomato Sauce is now ready. It bears upon it the character of the purest sauce sold. It contains no deleterious com pound ; and from its wide-spread sale last year, he ' anticipates a vast increase in his customers this season. It is equal to any Sauce in the colony, as per Medical Certificate received. It is cheaper than any other Tomato Saiice used. G. COTTIS, ' Parnell.^ HIPS! WHIPS! WHIPS ! AT WHOLESALE PRICES. The Undersigned has now on hand by far the best largest, cheapest, aud most varied Stock of the above in the province, which he is now Eelling at Wholesale Prices, to make room for three more I cases to arrive per SHOOTING STAR. Also, a . large and varied Stock of every description of . Harness, Saddles, Bridles, Spurs, CombH, Brushes, Kneecaps, Jndia-rutiher and other Fetlock , Boots. Headstalls,! Girths, Fancy Bits. Single and I/ouble Greyhound Starters, Ladies' and Gent's Patent Safety Stirrups, &c, all of which will be , sold at the lowest prices FOR CASH. Every description of Harness, Pack Saddles, &c, made on the premises by expeiienced workmen on , the shortest notice. Repairs executed promptly and at reasonable rates. Sole agent for Elliman'scelebrated if.oyal JcSmbroca tion for Horses, Cattle, and Sheep. All Saddlery and Harness at Greatly Reduced Prices. Purchase at the cheapest house in town, direct from the Importer and Maker. The Trade supplied. W. S. JONES, BADDLJEB, HARNESS MAKER, & IMPOBTEB, 154. QTJEEN-BTREWT. T^XPIRATION OE LEASE. CR AN WELL AND CO. Are Selling Off FU RNITURE, At' Wholesale Prices. "autumn and win tee. l\ Ford, Potter, and Co- are equal to the occasion. Our Trousers to measure at 16s, is a good article, and warranted shrunk.—The Pantheon, two doors above the Saving's Bank. TTOLLAND & BUTLER, TO THEIR FRIENDS AND THE PUBLIC. . We cannoi'allow the present season to pass without returning you our sincere thanks for the very liberal patronage yi 9 v«ve bestowed upon us during the two and a-half yea»s we have been in business; we must admit the same has exceeded our expectations. You may depend that if a continuance of the liberal spirit in which we have hitherto conducted our business, combined with quality for lowest remunera tive prices, will secure your patronage in the future, be sure we shall do our best to merit the same. To those who have not paid us a visit, do so, we have always some novelty on hand. By^the ' Anazi' we have Just Received OQ BALES A CASES 220 of 4fc PAPERHANGINGS, From Celebrated Glasgow and English Houses. They have been specially selected from Manufac turers' Patterns by Mr J. L. Holland, whose good taste in decorative matters is generally admitted, and without doubt, comprise the largest and best selected open stock in the Province. GILT MOULDINGS, Stained Mouldings, Room Mouldings; a large stock on hand of very superior quality. Picture Framing in all its Brancheß. GLASS SHADES, Oval and Round, in all sizes. White Lead, Oils, Colours, Turps, Varnishes, Scrim, Brushes, Gold Leaf, Artist's Materials, Photo Glass, WINDOW GLASS, ' In fact, every requisite in the Painting Trade can be had at HOLLAND & BUTLER'S, Oil, Colour, and Glass Merchants, si Picture-Frame Makers, &c, 28T& 30, VICTORIA-STREET, AUCKLAND, A few steps from Union Bank. NEHUNG-A AND AUCKLAND LINE OF COACHES. TIME TABLE. ■ > Leave Onehunga— Leave Auckland— 8 a.m. 10 a.m. 9 a.m. 12 noon 10.30 a.m. 2.30 p.m. 12 p.m. i 4 p.m. 2 p.m. 6 p.m. 4 p.m. 6 p.m. Saturday nights. 6.30 p.m. 11.30 p.m. CO-OPERATIVE MEAT SUPPLY COMPANY charge— 4'd. *or LEGS MUTTON. 4d. for LOINS MUTTON. 4d. for SHOULDEES MUTTON. ■,



Kerosene. OLEOPHENE BRILLIANT OIL Is now universally recognized as the best Burning Oil which can be made. Recommended by tho Firs Insurance Companies for Safety, and by all con sumers for the Brilliancy < f its Light. In purchas ing this Oil the buyer insures himself and his pro perty against all chance of a Kerosene accident. Ask for OLEOPHENE BRILLIANT OlL.andtakeno other. DIPLOMA of MERIT received from the Vienna Exposition for Cans of various Tops and Oils. OLEOPHENE BRILLIANT OIL 5b invaluable to those who read or sew in the eveniug, as it gives a stronger light than gas, while much less fatiguing to the eyes. SUPERIOR TO DEVOE'S, AS IT STANDS A HIGHER TEST. To GROCERS & DEALERS. 8 H * I ' o 5z a ° BH g ° Bp. ° 1 W *"■ SZS §I Q w ft o B • « o* w 3 '* « M. B . Q to H h q * -S : * ". ' ■ ■ ' ■ I ,; ; ;■:;. ;-.■.;■-', ~! '• :■.■■:■ ■ . , .. I ■ '■; ' : " t ."; ~: . : . *"i>'ic'i -1



Merchandise. ARE- I V E D, PER THE ' AGNES,' ! 300 SACKS BAKERS' FINEST OAMAETJ ¥LOUR. 100 SACKS BARLEY. 196 SACKS BRAN. T. H. HALL & CO. CHEESE, SUPERIOR QUALITY, I EI G H TEEN CASES ON SALE . BY T. H. HALL & CO. QTJPEKIOE QUALITY NELSON HOPS, 1875, ON SALE BY T. H. HALL & CO. /COLONIAL MANUFACTURED TWEEDS BOOTS AND SHOES SHEATHING AND ROOFING FELTS. T. H. HALL & CO. ■RYAN, BELL AND CO., GENERAL MERCHANTS, AND COMMISSION AGENTS, Vulcan Lane, Auckland. B I L L I A R~D~T A B L E S, To arrive per Shooting Star and Emily McLaren. Consignments of First-class Tables, complete, with all the most recent improvements. Bull particulars on application to the undersigned. Also, to arrive ex Emily McLaren, 260 boxes Brandon's Candles. Ex Dunedin, 200 boxes De Koubaix Candles 100 boxes Belmont's Candles 200 cases 10 qrs. Hennessy's Brandy, Geneva Bum, &c. m O B A X E~~E~S; EX AGNES,, FROM OAMARU— 25 tons Hay and Ban's Flour 10 tons it's Flour. GEO. W. BINNEY. NO more need for weary wives and mothers To sit with fingers weary and worn, With eyelids heavy and red To ply vheir needle and thread ; To band. gu»sett, and seam, Seam, gussett, and band Till the heart is sick and the brain benumbed As well as the wo&ry hand. — Hood. All this can be puton one side by buying one of DENKES' Al SEWING MACHINES, - ■ TOR MONTHLY, WEEKLY, OR CASH PAYMENTS. "PJDWAED WAYTE, Has now received the WHOLE OF HIS SHIPMENTS: op MAGAZINES FOR. 1874, Comprising— All the Year Bound, 1874 Cassell's Magazine, 1874 Chamber's Journal, 1874 Family Herald, 1874 Good Words. 1874 Good Words for tho Young, 1874 Leisure Hour, 1874 London Journal, 1874 Once a Week, 1874 Sunday at Home, 1874 Sunday Magazine. 1874 Band of Hope. 1874 British Workman, 1874 i , Chatterbox, 1874 Childrens Friend, 1874 Childrens Prize, 1874 , Child's Companion, 1874 i Cottager and Artisan, 1874 Good Words for Young, 1874 Infant's Magazine, 1874 Kind Words, 1874 Sunshine, 1874,■&<5., &C. And is now offering them at REDUCED BATES. EDWARD WAYTtf, IMPORTEB OF BOOKS, 100, QUEEN-STBEET. AFCKLAN D~~PERMANENT CO-OP A- BUILDING AND INVEST MENT SOOiiiiTY. DEPOSITS RECEIVED at the following rateß — 6 months or no longer .. 6 per cent, per annum. 7 days' notice .. 5 per cent, per annum. JOHN BATGER, Secretary. 93, Quoen-street. 0~~ • N S A L E By the Undersigned :— , j " Ex Oiiao, jeoji Mhhodkki SUGAR From the Yarraville Refinery. GOLDEN SYRUP From the Yarraville Refinery. GEO. W. BINNEY. , : _____ FLOWER SEED S! !! DIREST -"BOM PABIB BY POST. . Having proved the superiority in growth of Con tinental Grown Flower Seeds, I have at considerable expense imported a V£RY FINE COLLECTION by mail, thereby insuring greatest despatch and care, and consequently more certainty of growth^—R. Baird, Victoria-street. FLOWER ROOTS, I • From Holland Direct. . . X A VARIETIES RANUNCULUS, 5s per dozen. "V VARIETIES ANEMONIES, 6s per dozen. Also, daily expected— A Shipment of Hyacinths, Tulips, Crocus Ixias, Irisj Deilytris Spectabilis, &c, &o. R. BAIRD, Victoeia Seed Stores, i "TVEVONPORT, NORTH SHO_V_. IgFor Lease, for five years, 40. acres of Land'and Orchard, near Flagstaff Hill; on easy terms, 1 i" 1 | ' Ptttiflttl^rifrflin i iiii'fi'iiilini' ~n'liiiiiiii'vii ii nfr i



, Miscellaneous. T^OTIOE OE KEMOVAL. W. PHILLIPPS & SON Beg to tender their thanks to their Friends and the Public generally for the patronage received by them dury the last 21 years, and have great pleasxire in informing them, in consequence of their require ments, they have removed to those more extensive ■ ana central premises 95 and 97. Queen-street. "W P. & SON" beg to call attention to their Large Stock of OH and Coknirman's Goods, of which they have just received, and are continually in receipt of large shipments, viz.:— POLISHED PLATE GLASS from 144 x 96, Kough do, Ornamental and Sheet of all sizes, Photographers' Glassware, and Deck Lights. GLASS SHADES of all Hizes, Oils, White Lead, Paints, Colours, Varnishes, Brushes, Ironmongery, and all trade sundries, Patent Silicate, Anticorrosive and Oxide of Iron, suitable for all kinds of iron work and out-buildings, Artists' Colours, Brushes, &c. W P. & SON beg to call special attention to their stock of PAPERHANGINGS, which is unquestion ably the largest and best assorted in the colony, being so varied that the taste of the most fastidious buyer can be satisfied. Calico, Scrim, and Hessian, for lining purposes, of eveiy quality. GILT MOULDING for Room Decorations, Ve neered, Maple and Rosewood, Stained and Gilt, for Picture Frames, to which attention is also particu larly called as to price and quality. OLEOGRAPHS, Chromo-Lithographs, Photographs and Engravings, after the most eminent artists, in cluding Bircket Foster, Eowbotham, Pearson, Wain wright, Penley and others, which are being offered at London prices. This assortment has been acknow ledged by competent judges to be the best yet exhibited in Auckland. Pictures framed to order. W. PHILLIPPS & SON, 95 and 97, QFEEN - STREET. pHE A P 800 TS ! ■ QHEAP B OOTS! SELLING OFF! TO MAKE EOOM FOE SHIPMENTS TO ARRIVE. T. ELLISON, BOOT MAKER, _ Having Removed to Temporary Premises, Opposite the NEW MARKET, Queen-street, Has determined to Sacrifice his Large Stock of BOOTS, SHOES, &c, At B3?~ ENORMOUS REDUCTIONS!!! _^a To make room for Further Shipments. H \* Note the Addeess. " *** a £1,000. T M. M c~L~A CHL AN, Invites inspection of the Following Goods, amounting to £1,000 WORTH, BOUGHT AT AUCTION. £ s. d. £ B. d. 1 case Cable Cords 0 1 2—usually—o 1 9 1 case Persian Cords 014 .. 020 1 case Navy Print ... 0 0 4%- .. 0 0 9 1 case Wincey 0 0 9# . . 0 10 1 case Wincey 0 10 .. 0 13 1 bale Flannel, from 0 10 .. 0 13 1 bale Mourning Prints.. 0 0 7 .. 0 0 9 1 case 10-feet Floor-cloth 0 3 6 .. 0 4 6 1 case 15-feet ditto 0 3 9 .. 0 4 6 1 case 6-f eet ditto 3 4 0 .. 0 4 6 1 case 12-feet ditto 0 4 0 .... 0 4 6 1 caseMelbourneTrousers and Vests.. 1 10 0 .. 2 2 0 1 case Pagets, in Blue Venetian, Black and Blue Fancy Coating, and Black Cloth 115 0 .. 2 5 0 1 case University Sacs 10 0 .. 1 10 0 1 case All-wool Shirts 0 6 11 .. 0 8 6 1 case Straw Hats(Ladies') 0 16 .. 0. 3 0 218, QUEEN-STREET. ON S A L E, Now Landing— Nelson Hops, 1875 , ' English Malt in Tanks. GEO. W. BINNEY. Election Notices rpo THE ELECTORS or the AUCKLAND HARBOUR BOARD. GENTLEMEN,—At the request of a large number of influential Electors of the above Board, I have consented to allow myself to be nominated for the Seat to be vacated by Mr B. Tones on the 10th May, and in the event of being elected, I will use my very best endeavours to promote the interests of the Harbour Board and the Province generally. I I am, Gentleman, \ t Yours faithfully, H. S. MEYERS. Auckland, 80th April, 1876. j rpo MALCOM" NICCOL, ESQ. Dear Sik,—We, the undersigned Electors, beg that you will allow yourself to be nominated for the Seat in the Auckland Harbour Board, to be vacated on the 10th May, by the retirement of Mr Tonka, and in the event of a contest, pledge ourselves to use our best endeavours to secure your return; — John Bigelow H. B. Morton I Isaac Eggerton D H. McKenzie J. and J. Soppet James Ansenne L. Peterson Bell Brothers B.Keane. ■ . Geo Eoldship and Co Thomas Macky H. G. Wade Stewart and Anderson J. W. Waller p : i William Eattray . H, G. Ogle Geo W. Binney Thomas W, Brown G. H. Clarke Jno Lamb ; j James G. Conway Fredk Carter Wm Doughty Jno Lamb H. F. Anderson Bederson and. Spraggon Henderson & Macfarlane R. Whitson and tions H W. Head John Bnchatian Benj Tonks and Co Edward Wayte E. Porter and Co Thomas Inglis W. T. Must and Co T. and 8 Morrin \ John Roberton Arch Clark and Sons Geo W. Owen Anderson and Co J : Casey - , J. Nearing H. Elliott. - i— — ! —!_:—- '■- •" j TO THE HAEBOUR BOARD ELECTORS SIGJSIHG THE REQUISITION. your request. If elected, I will devote time and at tention to the duties of Member of the Harbour . Board, aud will use my utmost exertions to promote the best interests of the Harbour and Province of Auckland, i i



Drapery. M WELL WORTHY! op :||f ■ INSPECTION ' j I THE NEW IMPORTATIONS, S. & J. E. VAILE'S. I BOYS' AND YOUTHS' OVERCOATS, I In Oxford Mixtures. f BOYS' AND YOUTHS' SUITES 1 In Superior D'aik Silk Mixtures, || Diagonals, and Dark Venetians. |l| VERY CHOICE GOODS. 1 BOYS'AND YOUTHS' HOSIERY AND || SHIRTS, quite new. | BOYS' AND YOUTHS' HATS II In all the New Shapes, Soft and || Stiff Felts. ; || B^~ 'Well worthy of Inspection— • -.\ " |R THE NEW IMPORTATIONS, *|| B5?~ At S. & J. R. VAILE'B. MEN'S CLOTHING SPECIAL ! ! OUR 40s. SILK MIXED PAGET COAT ' Is equal in Quality, Style, and Fit H . : .^ to anything you can get made •. :£ £3 l0s, ; ,^ v OUR TROUSERS AND VEST OP REAL GEELONG TWEED, At 335., In Choice Colors, Defies Competition .4^ OUR DOUBLE-BREASTED BLACji^ CLOTH VEST, >A}''/S ' At Bs. 6d., 'ySjjfjßmg** ■ . Is a Special Good linf^JQ^^ s. & j v bT^;a-i.-l,'e. in trousers and \ k>t&?. pppble and sinMlPeastep;, ■':■< ;" . . • ■■'•"■"■'.',',■■ \ft ' ''Tfi^W1' 'Large ; "'ißfw^ineiit'ln"Priceß ■'.-■' '" '■^m'lia. 6d;*^4os. :; • U^f;-; The Patterns are all ''/ ' good, and the cut ,'\jf' undeniably jjjjr ' ■ ' First <g& rate, B^ At S. &J. B. VAILE'S. j& WORKING MEN'S CLOTHING Scotch and Fancy Twill Shirts, i Mole Trousers, Flax Shirts, Under Flannells and Drawers, of our own make, at prices most reasonable. . S. &J.B.VA IL E. ';;.'_'.. r\N EECEIPT of the above named amount, I will at once foiward, by mail coach or steamboat, CABBTAGE FREE, to any town in New Zealand, the following Goods, 'or any Other List of ; ' y; MEN'S OR BOY'S CLOTHING, Packed 'securely in canvas and water-proof b«le £5. FIVE POUND BALE of : ' . MEN'S CLOTHING: One pair best Moleskin Trousers, any tiie rgr One pair of Tweed Trousers, shrunk, and suited for the saddle r ' One superior BUck Cloth or Tweed Coat, any shape Three All-weol Crimean Shirts, large size, and neat patterns . ■' Three New Zealand Flax Shirts, large size Six pairs large size Strong Cotton or Military Bocka Six White Handkerchiefs, with or {without coloured borders One strong Elastic Belt, or pair of Braces. B^~ Note.—Every article of the abore la GUARANTEED OF GOOD QUALITY; and es pecially suited for strong wear. : £5. >■• HYATT . FIVE^POTJND BALE' f OF . ■.. \,. ' BOY'S CLOTHING Contains • ' . FOUR COMPLETE SUITS, From 3 to 16 years. '/. STRONG MATERIAL ANT) CHEAP. . JOSEPH MOSES, .. CLOTHING iMASff/w °t Corner of Queen and Shortland-^eejb), , AUCKLAND. THE|LEVIATHAN— For Gentlemen's Mercery.1 v ; THE LEVIATHAN— / For Newest Styles In Scarf*. THE LEVIATHAN— , , . For Latest Shapes in Linen and Paper Collars. ' THE LEVIATHAN— - -r i ■ For Seamless Socks. THE .LEVIATHAN— ;: , jm y«w , t . : For 'Linen and Paper Cuffs THE LEVIATHAN— ~ For Everything Geoff and Fashionable. THE LEVIATHAN— 18 CLOSED FEOM SrN v, ~..•,■• ■: ■" SET vKprpAY;, TILL ,