The Evening Star.

Vol. VI.—No. 1,650.]

Auckland, N.Z., WEDNESDAY, JUNE 2, 1875.

[Price : ONE PENNY.



- B_»_E>_».R_g. I ;~a5S AVERLAND MAIL 1 ,__s?!_o£s\ ROUTE TO EUROPE VIA J^MM^HONOLULU, SAN FRANCISCO NEW YORK. v«>w, [The Australasian Steam Navigation Company under Contract with the Governments of New South Wales and New Zealand, for Conveyance of Her Majesty's Mail.] The Splendid Steamship MACOfREGOR, 2,500 tons, JL Grainger, Commander, is appointed __*Uth Jim* 0" U aDd San Francisco, onSy, Vor freight or passage and all particulars apply to H. M. JERVIS, ', Agent. __Ajb4f*, A ;fr" STEAM NAVIGATION WmWmm company's first-class wmasmfflm steamers. w*-b* EOR SYDNEY, MELBOURNE, AND ALL QUEENSLAND PORTS ; ALSO, THE PALMER RIVER GOLDFIELDS. The Splendid Mail Steamship , 00, + m CYPHRENES, X_.t IS nSA T- f OOD Commander, expected on or after aSi?' JUDe 2°' WiU leaVe » al*>ve six lS«__» -' Foi freight or passage, and all particulars, apply to H. M. JERVIS. Agent. XjlOR S_fDNE_T AND 1 MELBOURNE. , --__H_6__l___a' The fast and favourite ss. HERO, Captain T. Logaw, will leave as above on FRIDAY next, the 4th instant, at 2 p.m, For freight or passage apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO., i Agents. . ; Queen-street, Auckland, June 2, 1875. ■ ___!!_>&. "TV!"0710® TO CON _.SR^kI^- -^ SIGNEES PER S.S. HERO, ' J^S^M^" FEOM MELBOURNE & SYDNEY. A Sigh', Entry to Clear the Steamer will be passed t at: the Customs TO-MOEROW (Thursday), at 10 o'clock a.m. ; 7 CRUICKSHANK & CO., • ' Agents. VU MEW ZEALAND __Wfc_Rk -*"^ STEAM SHIPPING COM <^fl__Sgl\aN___>» PANY (LIMITED.) , For N™ Plymouth, Nelson, Pioton, Welling-; * ton, Lyttelton, and Otago; transhipping at Wellington for Wanganth, Napier, and Poverty s Bay ; and at Nelson for Westport, Gbeymotjth, and Hokitika. .' pP__anBNGEBS Booked Through to MELBOtrBNEj iilJfioai ._••■ TXXy TARANAKI WiU leave Onehunga Wharf on MONDAY next, the 7th instant, at 12 noon. Latest Train for passengers leaves Auckland at '11.10 a.m. •' JUNE TIME TABLE. 32th-SrS. WELLINGTON "\ 15th—S.S. PHCEBE ! as above 20th-B.S. LADYBIBD f 26th—S.S. TARANAKI J For freight or passage apply to W. F. WHEELER, Auckland. Or, A. BARNES. Onehunga. Offices—Hobson's Buildings, Shortland-street. AJ^ "\TEW ZEALAND Jagra|V -Li SHIPPNG COMPANY'S ' ■^^^™" FOR LONDON DIRECT. The New Iron Ship FERNGLEN, built expresily for the New Zealand passenger trade 818 tons register, Capt W. Fhater, will sail as above in July next. ■ ■ Has superior accommodiation for passengers of all classes. ■ '•>'• For freight or passage, apply to y7 <J<_HN BATGER, Agent N.Z. Shipping Co. (Limited), 93, Queen-street. '-A-Afc.' |?OE NEWCASTLE ,jO|||_|^ JJ DIRECT. •_ga______ia Tile Al Clipper Barque ITALY, Capt. Gourlay, will sail as above-on the 3rd June. -Has good accommodation for passengers. For freight or passage, apply to the Master on board; or to d. h. Mckenzie, ..... Li-jT. Custom House-street. May 27; 1876. >i%J__. TTQR WANGAREI «*_«*fc*TV -T HEADS, BAY OF ISLANDS, 'V!^N_t_iv:^- WANGAROA, & MONGONUI. 3'- The new ste_mer J lONA Will leave as above every MONDAY, at 6 p m. CRUICKSHANK & CO., ... . . Agents. ; t ' 16, Queen-street, Auckland, May 26,1875. . '" ",,;1 J pi ? _7 %7[7AIEATO STEAM IWIW-LT... ▼▼ NAVIGATION AND COAL _^__3l_J__^^ MINING CO4.PA.NY (LIMITED). TI ME TAB! E: Mercer to Hamilton—Tuesday, Thursday, and Satur day, 10.16 am. "Mercer to Newcastle—Monday and Thursday, 6 a.m. Newcastle to Cambridge—Tuesday. 6 a.m. Newcastle to Alexandra—Friday, 6 a.m.. Hamilton to Mercer—Monday, Wednesday, an n ,'-.-, -day, 8 a.m. Cambridge to Mercer—Wednesday, 6 a.m. Alexandra to Mercer—Saturday, 6 a.m. Newcastle to Heads'—Monday. 6 a.m. .-,,„,. FRANZ SCHERFP, Secretary. ' Fort-street, May 20,1575. f ' For Sale- 7 OR IMMEDIATE SALE, a choice Residence in Symonds-street. There are eight rooms in the Residence, 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. 1 JJ • 7 J.. M. LENNOX, ..;-,-,'. Estate Agent, /.,; or •■ aj ..'. '-"'- ".,''■' - Auckland. - OR IMMEDIATE .8 A LE,' a really desirable Four-roomed Cottage, with good freehold1 allotment, in Edinburgh-street, Newton. Price,£22o. '. _, . . J. M. LENNOX, '■■■ Estate Agent,•■ .• "7: , : AucM^nd' nmOR IMMEDIATE SALE, a Farm X?; iof fi.o acres at Mount' Roskill. There are two acres cleared and small house. Price, £300; • • J. M. LENS OX, .j.-oiw-i-fc . _ ... i > Estate Agent,; Queqn-gtreet. FOR -IMMEDIATE^ SALE, two new and'weU-fl-i-hed'Cottages in the heart of the City. The Cottages are weH-built, have brick basements, and are now let for 17s per week taeb. ''Freehold allotment, 66 x 200, and excellent well of water. Price £900 tha two; half -of the money can remain at 8 percent if required. -,Xr' h .-J. Mi LENNOX;,■■:.:. 7 :7.T-.7 7y ~ r. Estate Agent, Auckland. TO MARINERS.—Wanted; to Sell j ia-Comfortable, and tastefully finished Five roomed House,-within 10 minutes walk of .tne wnari, freehold allotment, and excellent well of water. J. M. LENNOX, f , : io ■:<■ Estate Agent, _~ ~ -. Queen-street. ANTED to;SEL_Tacpmfoictable Four-roomed Cottage, within three minutes walk of the Union Bank; freehold allotment, .race, J6130. •■•■ ' ■!.' )'.y- -'__ *-nrf) „■ -s. A.M. LENNOX; '- * _,' ",. ;7". ",," I ........ Estate.Agent. Queen-street. 1... "IjIQR SALE r a really.comfortable and f \ X* well finished Dwelling-house, in the' heart of / ___\*h»,oity, Thereare4ourrooms and a stallionv also ha-'m a f.e'ehold allotment and good well. Price, £dW. . , W J. _M.. LENNOX,..., i(I P * '7' v -:'-' "■' I 'Estate 'Agent, Auckland.



Business o&____. _g OOKS BOUND PAPER RULED, LEDGERS MANUFACTURED AND MACHINE NUMBERING, At WM. LEYS, (Isext door above Evening Star.) BERDEEJN UuOT FACTORY, • . Durham-street. A Large Stock of Men's, Women's and Children's Boots and Shoes always in stock. Sole Manufac turers of the Seamless Watertight, specially adapted for the Ohinemuri and Thames trade. BLACK & CO: TR* 1 B B~_i li & O O -«- r Wholesale, Shipping, and Family Butcher Queen street, corner of Durham street, Auck and. Poultry of all kinds dressed to order. Prime Smoked Tongue*, Home-cured Bacon. Corned Beef on sale In large quantities. N.B.—Dealers in Game. Live Pheasants forwarded to all parts of the Colony upon recelps of order. _tamille* waited on In town or iiubnrba. JAMES BUTCH Ell, CARTER, CONTRACTOR, >*c. Goods Cleared and Delivered from Ships' side on SHORTEST NOTICE. BALLAST SUPPjLIED. Newcastle and Bay ov Island Coals. _. Also. Firewood, cut or uncnt, at REASONABLE RATES. Q 7 N SALE. Portland Cement (200 casks) Fire Bricks, Fire Tiles, Fire Clay And all lands of Builder's Materials. . KEANE & JENKINSON, Victors a-street East. MI S 3 N~O~R MAN, JUUL TEACHER OP MUSIC, Waterloo Quadrant, Opposite Government House. A KNOCK BROTHERS, SOAP & CANDLE MANUFACTURERS, Richmond, Cox's Ck.-ek. Office — Durham-street, Auckland. JO A B b O 1, • Hon.. and Land Agent, Bent and Debt OoUonto., Btic-.bc_y_ Bu_l_f;ig., <j_een ataeet. O. _3 O B O- __. __ S. ESS, S_*i FREEMAN'S BAY SOAP & OANLDK WORKS. _ Cash Buyers of Tallow. - CARD ] OAMTTBL WELLS 0 House, Land, and Commission Agent, Collector of Ronts, Debts, Highway Rates, Ac. Loans arranged. Office: 129, Queen street (three doors below the Union Bank.l 1 Q- X A I Or, «J» 9> FORWARDING AGENT, Wholesale and Retail Co. 1 and Firewood Merchant, &c.— On Sale, Newcastle and Wangarei Coal, Tl-tree Firewood (cut and uncut), Tanks, Charcoal, Ballast, Hobart Town Palings. Sacks for sale. Fort-street, Auckland. pIT V iTOTTTI AND STEAM BISCUIT MANUFACTORY, HOBSOK-STREET. lOXINS AND GROUND SUGAR AxWAYB OK HAND W. R. WADDELL. T\ENTISTRY. MR. T. TRAFF 0R D, subgeon dentist. Wakefield-street. Artifl cial Teeth, from Ore to a Full Set, in Gold or Vulcanite. W PHILLIPPS & SON, V? or OIL, COLOR, and GLASS MERCHANTS, Importers of Paperhangings, Scrim,. Paints, Oils, Turpentine, Colors. Varnishes, French Polish, Gold Leaf, Artl-ts* Colors and Brushes, Plat.j, Sheet, Crown, Ornamental, and Photographic Glasr,, Picture Frame and Tapestry Mouldings, Clock and Compass Glasses, Glazed ash Doors, Ac Glass cut to _c ,and carefully packed. 95, and 97, Queen-streak ■r\TOTICE OF REMOVAL B. CROCKEIt, respectfully informs his numerous friends, customers, and the general public, that he has removed his Boot Manufactory to those premises immediately opposite Messrs Holland and Butler's. Victoria-street, formerly occupied by Mr Johnstone, whose stock Mr CROCKER has purchased. He will as ÜBual, carry on his business, and to any who may not have favoured him with a turn, he onlj olicits a single trial, when he is sure it 11 be epeated.—B. CROCKER. bX ski n.n c k • BUILDER, CARPENTER, and JOINER VUL OA N LAN «, ; .... AND '.■'-. .OSI-BIBIIt Shop Fronts, Office Fittings, and all branches of the building trade executed. "DONES ! BONES! BONES! Bought in any Quantities FOR CASH at the Free man's Bay Bone Mills, and at No 8, Lower Queen street, by :r uxotf. &J. soppet. CHARLES BLOMPIELD, HOUSE AND SIGN PAINTER, Is prepared to undertake every description of Plain and Ornamental Writing, Gilding, Graining, Marbling, Colouring, Painting, and Paperbanging, &c., &c . . Ponsonby Road, Newton. Orders may be left at the offices of F. G. Ewington, J, Carson, jor Samuel Wells, Queen street^ ■ .. . ■ ~' • WE. HA V WARD'S • CHEAP BEDDING FURNITURE, & FUNERAL FURNISBING WAREHOUSE, W V N D H A M- S _• j T, • (Next to Queen-str.-t Corner). Residence and Shop, corner of Pitt and; Grey -streets. T & J, 7 S O P P E T, Freeman's Bay Steam Mills, AND ... /' , ' . NO 8, LOWER QU B E N-S TREET, (•. j I ■■.' i, '■■ Wharf, At ckl and. i GL A R __XE. BEOT H E RS, (LATECROMBIE'S) • ____'. ROYAL FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHIC . " .- GALLERIES, ' (Opp-itr Union Bank), . QUEEN STREET, AUCKLAND. First- lass Portraits; ;rom C.D.V-. to Life Size,. :- ~ Moderate. Prices., . - • Children's Portra ■■ ' taken instantaneously. DAMP WALLS. LAMP WALLS. DAMP WALLS! ! PETRIFYING LIQUIDS Manufactured by tlie Liverpool Silicate Paint Co. Damp Walls cured by the Petrifying Liquid at the small cost of 7d.per.yard superficial,.in Auckland, by Thos. Kelly. - ! ' __ ■ •• , And on sale at my yards, Cook-street (the rear or Bevage, Coachpainter), the above. named' Liquid, wholesale and, retail, where full particulars can be obtained. oi SwlO.'v: ■' ■ ■ 'J/J'j^jj thomas kelly, 'XxXy' 'Hail p;^^y, T 'f_!R<ER'!!'iND f S-A^E-l'' '



Business Cards. LWIN B.DICKSON, LICENSED LAND BROKER, Under the Land Transfer (Tori-ens') Act, 1870, DRAUGHTSMAN, ILLUMINATOR, HERALD PAINTER, ETC. Loans negotiated on approved security. General Agency Business transacted for Country Settlers. Agent for Mutual Life Association of Australia. ■, ' 43, Insurance Buildings, Auckland. :p B. WOOD HA M. LOWTHER BAZAAR, 25 8, Que EN-STREET, Opposite the Market, 6 Cask, op TOYS, STATIONERY, FANCY GOODS, ETC. Jnst Landed ex Shooting Star. ;"P BECCO.MBE & SON, MALTSTKRS, BREWERS, AND BOTTLERS, GREAT NORTHERN BREWERY, AUCKLAND. QNEHU N G A. M. H. KEESING, PLUMBER AND ZINC AVORKER, Queen-street, Onehunga, Adjoining the Railway T Mart. Plumbing, Zinc Work, Pumps, Tanks, and General j Jobbing Work dene at Auckland prices. Terms cash. A L F X E D ALEY, (From Messrs Ridley and Son's, London), PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER, AND JEWELLER, ETC., Opposite the New Market, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. EF. WEBSTER, • Wholesale and Retail SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKER, 133, Quben-strket, Auckland, (Next the Union Bank). f\ EVITT, GUN-MAKER 244, QUEEN-STREET. Always In Stock—Best brands Gunpowder, *c. Blasting Powder, and Fuze, Shooting and Fishing Tackle. MR EATJ LDi_l_, Hole Uontractor to the City Ceuncll for the Emptying of Earth- Closets, Privy Boxes, Cesspits, &c, Is prepared to at tend punctually to all requests regarding the above. Persons desiring to have the said places attended to, either weekly, fortnightly, or otherwise, can have the same done by leaving a notice either verbal or written with the Inspector of Nuisance., City Council Office, Queen-street f\ OTTIS'S TOMATO SAUCE. 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 Sauce used. . G. COTTIS, Parnell. WHIPS! WHIPS! WHIPS! AT WHOLESALE PRICES. The Undersigned has now on hand by far the best largest, cheapest, and most varied Stock of the above in the province, which he is now selling at Wholesale Prices, to make room for three more cases to arrive per SHOOTING STAR. Also, a large and varied Stock of every description of Harness, Saddles, Bridles, Spurs, Comb., Brushes, Kneecaps, India-rubber and other Fetlock Boots. Headstalls,« Girths, Fancy Bits. Single and Double Greyhound Starters, Ladies' and Gent's Patent Safecy 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 experienced workmen on the shortest notice. Repairs executed promptly and at reasonable rates. Sole agent for Elliman's celebrated Royal Embroca- I 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, SADDLER, HARNESS MAKER, A IMPORTER, 154, QUEEN-STREET. J HOMCEOIATHIC DISPENSARY 44, BHORTLAND-STREET, A few doors above the Post Office (same side). MR. GARRICK. HOMO-OPATHIC AND GALVANIC TREATMENT. Hours or Consultation :—From 10 o'clock in the forenoon till 2 o'clock; From 5 till 8 in the evening.' Homceopathic Medicines and Magneto Electric j Machinery. EOR G E PARKER; TAILOR AND CLEANER OF CLOTHINGj Albert-street, opposite Aberdeen Boot Factory. Gentlemen's Clothes cleaned, dyed, and renovated,1 so that they will look equal to new. A first-class fit guaranteed for all orders. * •" Note the address:—Albert-street, opposite the' Aberdeen Boot Factory. , . TTOLLAND & BUTLER, TO THEIR FRIENDS AND THE PUBLIC. We cannofallow the present season to pass without returning you our sincere thanks for the very liberal! patronage yi -n v«ve bestowed upon us during the; two anda-half yea_swe have been in business; we must admit the same has exceeded our expectations. You may depend that if a continuance of the liberal j spirit in which we have hitherto conducted o.urj 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 ' OR balesl oaSES PAPERHANGINGS, From Celebrated Glasgow and English Houses.' They have been specially selected from Manufac- j turers' Patterns by Mr J, L. Holland, whose good j 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 Branches. ■ GLASS S HADES, 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, Picture-Frame : Makers, &.., 28 & 30, VIOTORIA-STREET, AUCKLAND, A few steps from Union Bank.- ONEHUNGA AND AUCKLAND LINE OF COACHES. T.IM.E,, T A B L E. Leave Onehunga---; * Leave;Auckland — 8 a.m. 7 ..;.■: • ~10..a.mv ; .jv.fi 1 i 9 _.in.: ;'' ;! ■' X! 12 noon 0 10;30 a.m:r.r.l >'■ 2.30 p.m.' '' rt, 12 p.m., , . ■■;••'<•'■■,■;■. .-p.m.. .:>i_iyi : ' '"■ '2'p.m. ... , ,• ,-j .;,. 6 Pf,m..,;,;-, ;„■,,,• -'= ' 4 p.m. ' ' ' "... i . '~,.•{.„i 1 .•'•_fct__dß:r nights.'!" ' " »•'•' "^ 6.80 p.m. 11,80 p.m.



Kerosene. ■ '■ • '■••:..- ' ■' I . r <■ \'. ■ 'It ' -■ . ■■ '' >■ '■ ■ ■ *7 : V.>. *i-V . ,«. '■•■••■ vi OLEOPHENE JBIHLLIANT OIL Is now universally recoAlsed as the best Burning Oil which can be made, jfc-commended by the Fire Insurance Companies fpr Safety, and by all con sumers for the BrUlianoigv f its Light. In purchas ing this OU the buyer ifwtt-es himself and his pro perty against all chanoFof a Kerosene accident. Ask for OLEOPHENEBIBILLIAINT OlL.andtakono other. DIPLOMA of MERIT received from the Vienna Exposition for Cans of various Tops and Oils. OLEOPHENE BRILLBKSTT OIL is invaluable to those who read or sew__ the evening, as it gives- a stronger light than gas/ifjiile much less fatiguing to the eyes. ;*, A-m ---■■ SL' SUPERIOR TO 'WDEVOE'S, AS IT STANDS A.^IGHER TEST. ___i ".if • To GROCERS Jfc DEALERS. V' ' '~ 6 £ CO o g » __ S D fl *3 gf o ■* :P I O *"■ BT 8 °- : -H B ° a: H go on fes o w | S » © 1 ; (U H & S | H ! O ■ Q __ fe ■« m % q : O, 77% „ J 4 ■h"<\7: * a ; to h yy,_y:.%. ,-a . \ My \ ■^ >:: .;.°-:' '^77 \ ; , v -, . Chief Harbour Master's o_3ce. ' , -. ~. ■ . Auckland^ May 20,1875. TO MESSRS. ARNOLD, HINES k CO., i .i Importers, &c, Auckland: Gentlemen,—A supply of your Kerosene Oil (Oleo phine Brand) having been lately obtained-for the use of the Bean Rock and Sandspit Lighthouses, Ihave , much pleasure in stating that this Oil is superior to, j any hitherto supplied.' It burns \W(th a clear, steady^ ! light, is free from any obnoxious vafctour, atod leaves 1 the Jamps,,comparatively, clean ( after ; ,twelve hours': burning. " : ./ • ,■• .. ', Gehtlemeh, ' '•■,.■:,:,,;• .' J J j i'7;r.';' 1! ".Tours 'truly,l"'':' t v'>''< ,i- yy yi I vu t ' I- J. BURGESS, .IXOItO * Chief Harbour Master, Province of Auckland,



Mereliandise. TO ARRIVE, Per the barque Especulador— BAKER'S FLOUR BUTTER POTATOES. T. H. HALL & CO. | TO ARRIVE, Per the Estelle— OATMEAL ; j PEARL BABLEY FINEST FLOUR. T. H. HALL & CO. Q N HAND, FINE TE A S, in Chests, Halves and Boxes j BARLEY MEAL j BRAN. T. H. HALL & CO. SUPERIOR QUALITY NELSON HOPS, 1875, ON SALE BY T. H. HALL &. CO. pOLONIAL MANUFACTURED TWEEDS BOOTS AND SHOES SHEATHING AND ROOFING FELTS. T. H. HALL & CO. ■DYA?, BELL AND CO., GENERAL MERCHANTS, AKD COMMISSION AGENTS, Vulcan Lane, Auckland. BILLIARD TABLES, To arrive per Shooting Star and Emily McLaren, Consignments of First-class Tables, complete, with all the most recent improvements. Full particulars on application to the undersigned. Also, to arrive ex Emily McLaren, 200 boxes Brandon's Candles. Ex Dunedin, 200 boxes De Roubaix Candles 100 boxes Belmont's Candles 200 cases 10 qrs. Hennessy's Brandy, Geneva Rum, &c. mo BAKE R~S; EX AGNES, FROM OAMARU— 25 tons Hay and Barr_ Flour 10 tons jfs Flour. GEO. W. BINNEY. TCTDWARD WAYTE, ' i Has now received the WHOLE OF HIS SHIPMENTS OF MAGAZINES FOR 1874, Comprising— All the Year Round, 1874 Caseell's Magazine, 1874 Chamber's Journal, 1874 Family Herald, 1874 Good Words, 1874- Good Words for the Young, 1874 Leisure Hour, 3874 London Journal, 1874 Once a Week, 1874 Sunday at Home, 1874 Sunday Magazine, 1874 Band of Hope, 1874 British Workman, 1874 Chatterbox. 1874 Childrens Friend, 1874 Childrens Prize, 1874 Child's Companion, 1874 Cottager and Artisan, 1874 Good Words for Young, 1874 Infant's Magazine, 1874 Kind Words. 1874 ;;U.;. , Sunshine, 1874, &c., &c. i And Is now offering them at REDUCED BATES. EDWARD WAYTE, importer of books, 100, Queen-street. AUCKLAND PERMANENT CO-OP" A~ BUILDING AND INVEST MENT SOCIETY. DEPOSITS RECEIVED at the following rates — 6 months or no longer ... 6 per cent, per annum j 7 days' notice .. 6 per cent, per annum, JOHN BATGER, Secretary. ! 93, Queen-street. ~..,,•,, - ! JJ O T I C Ei Our Coach, will leave Auckland for Hamilton as* nsualat 6 a.m. on Monday, and take on pasaengerj from the Train at Mercer, and on and after Wednes; day, May 26, a dally Coach will leave Mercer (iini mediately on the arrival of the Train at Mercer) for Hamilton. A daily Coach will also leave Hamilton • for Mercer, arriving in time for the last train for Auckland, Parcels addressed t oour care at Mercer will be delivered to all parts of the Waikato, and Freight collected on delivery. , C. G. QUICK, Proprietor; ; H. MOFFLIN. ...... Manager.. I rp HE BLUE 800 fj C. BROOKE S, Bootmaker, QUEEN-STREET, OPPOSITE CITY HALL. Call at the Blue.Boot, where you get value fo money. The largest Stock of Colonial-made Boots ; of every description, selling Cheaper than any other \ house In town. -~: A well assorted Stock of English Goods, sailing at 1 i greatly reduced prices. ■.■■■-■' ' ' ' Ladies' and Gents' Slippers at less than cost price.; Every description of Boots and Shoes made to order on the premises. C. BROOKES, B L HE BO 6 T, DiaioTLZ Opposite thk City Hall, Next (Dyson's, Draper, : . Queen-street. Money. MON^"TO~LEI_O on first-class freehold security, i; low rates of interest.— R. C. Dyer,. Shortland-stree-.' ' '. i ' ' • MONbF fu LfcND,^m olkrge and 1 small sums, '« -low rates of interest.—Apply | , EfcIOTTMEYER Solicitor, 28,Shortland-street, •' MONEY TO LfcND' in lai-ge or ■mall sums, at very low rate of interest.— Apply to Mr Lalablejr, Solicitor,,Hhrb-strwit. g



Miscellaneous. "XTOTICE OF REMOVAL. 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 pleasure in informing them, in consequence of their require j ments. they have removed to those more extensive and central premises 95 and 97. Queen-street. W P. & SON beg to call attention to their Large ' Stock of Oil and Coloitrman's Goods, of which they have just received, and are continually.in receipt of large shipments, viz.:— POLISHED PLATE GLASS from 14_ x 96, Rough do, Ornamental and Sheet of all sizes, Photographers' , Glassware, and Deck Lights. i GLASS SHADES of all sizes, Oils, White Lead, I Paints, Colours, Varnishes, Brushes, Ironmongery, i and all trade sundries, Patent Silicate, Anticorrosive i and Oxide of Iron, suitable for all kinds of iron work ! and out-buildings, Artists' Colours, Brushes, &c. I W. P. & SON beg to call special attention to their stock of PAPERHANGINGS, which is unquestion- I ably the largest and best assorted in the colony, being : so varied that tho taste of the most fastidious buyer can be satisiied. Calico, Scrim, and Hessian, for lining purposes, of every 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. j OLEOGRAPHS, Chromo-Lithographs, Photographs j and Engravings, after the most eminent artists, in- I eluding Bircket Foster, Rowbotham, 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, 1 95 and 97, Queen-street. n H ■]_ A P BOOTS! m- C HEAP B 00TS! ___. SELLING OFF! TO MAKE ROOM FOB 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 B-P- ENORMOUS REDUC ONS.!!_#| To make room for Further Shipments. B %* Note the Address. *»* a XTIOTORIA SEED STORES, (Next Union Bank of Australia). NEW'VEGETABLE SEEDS, ! All the best and newest varieties. NEW FLOWER SEEDS. A very large and choice collection imported direct from Paris by post. FLOWER ROOTS, ANEMONIES, 50 very best-named varieties, 6s per dozen RANUNCULUS, 50 very bestnamed varieties, . 6s per dozen. LAWN GRASS SEED, Fine mixture, for Lawns, Croquet Grounds, or Bowling Greens. ' 7 R. BAIRD, Victoria-street. "pTOTICE TO DRS. AND' 7 CRS. AND BUYERS OF GOOD SOUND FURNITURE. ' . AS the PARTNERSHIP hitherto 1 -cl- existing in our Firm will be DISSOLVED .next JULY, we are; offering the remainder of our capital j i i! i: . Stock of FURNITURE at such LOW *:■ " PRICES that very little will remain ■,■ —, j • to be Sold by Auction. Persons indebted will please make prompt settlement, and all accounts due by us will be paid on application. ' c ORANWELL & CO., FURNITURE WAREHOUSE, • " Auckland. ALL kinds of Trees, Shrubs, Plants, &c., &c, of first quality, splendid variety, in various stages of growth, and well prepared, are embraced in " The Nursery List," which will be forwarded to any address. ... C. T. WREN, Mount Hobson Nursery, Remuera. , W.J- Burst & Co., Sole Town Agent. j. BRAD SHAW'S GUIDE TO NEW ZBALA ND. < The extension of railway communication, the con sequent exceedingly rapid increase in the passenger; traffic throughout the colony of New Zealand, and the' paucity of information—of a reliable character—now obtainable of the arrivals and departures of the va rious trains: coaches, mail and other steamers, and all, methods ef travel, render {the publication of some] trustworthy and authentic, record of referance an absolute necessity. The subscribers propose to issue to the public a; monthly " Guide," similar—as far as circumstances, will permit—to th. Well-known "Bradhaw" of the mother country, containing Time-tables compiedj with every possible regard to accuracy . and from in- j formation obtained from authentic sources only of all Railways, Coaches, Steamers, *c, &c. The projected publication will also contain full information regard- l ing Postal and Telegraphic arrangements, General, | Provincial, and Municipal Governments; Public Institutions, Banks, Insurance Companies, complete Descriptive Itinerary, and, in short, will be made as replete' with general and useful - Information as possible. The'want of a medium of Advertising for the whole Colony has long been felt by all commercial classes. The publication now projected will, it is confidently anticipated, fully fill that want, as it will be the first aim of the subscribers to produce the work at a price which must ensure its being accessible to the whole community. It is calculated that an issue of some thousands per month may be relied upon, which' will be distributed throughout the entire Colony, uThe advantages thus offered to advertisers must therefore be at once apparent. ■ ;,-..• In submitting this prospectus to the public of New [Zealand; the subscribers beg to give the assurance jthat every effort will be made to carry it put iv its [integrity, and'■ render in proportionately as recognised an institution,in New Zealand, as "Bradshaw's Guide" Is in En'gliihd, '' . Terms, of Subscriptions and for Advertising may be ascertained from the various agents, whose names will shortly be published in the local newspapers* DALGLIESH A RBID.



Drapery TO-MORROW SPECIAL SALE OF SILKS. mHE fi R EAT CLEARING-OUT SALE OP DRAPERY& CLOTHING AT t S. & J. R. VAILE'S COMMENCES THIS DAY. It being absolutely necessary to . make a Large Reduction in the Stock during the ensuing month, in order . to make room for the construction of the New Show-rooms, the entire Season's Shipments have been marked at and below cost price. S. & J. R. VAILE deem it quite unnecessary to quote prices, as a single call will convince as to the genuine character of this sale. S. & J. R. VAILE, National Mart, 130 & 132, QUEEN-STBEET. TO-MORROW SPECIAL SALE OF Hats and Bonnets. BOUGHT A ■ T 0 B. A. LINABURY & CO. Are now shewing the undermentioned Goods, bought a Job which will be offered to the public TEN PE CENT, under Wholesale Prices:— f'" ; •""—••- Dresses— I 360 I DRESS PIECES, 12 yards each DreSSeS -J comprising all the NEWEST j FABRICS, from 4s 9d to 20s per Dresses— , I piece. 'A....- ""'\ kj- waterproof Mantles from cm -5 ./O 9s 6d. o S IOA Black Cloth Jackets from 9* +* M « -5j £ __ "f i r\f\ Velveteen Jackets from O 3 (So IUV -slid. ■^ S rt _- X Girls' Waterproof Mantles t> Ha ' J and Black Cloth Jackets r J from 3s Ud. Black Persian Cords, Is 4^3—usual price 2s Black Silk, Figured and Stripe Lustres, Is 4#d 20 pieces Black Alpacas and Lustres from 6%d. 150 Fieces- Aii Wool FRENCH MERINOS, in all the leading colours, best value for money in Auckland , from Is lid to Ss 9d. rro inch Heavy Croydon Sheeting, Is 3d qq inch „ i, ii D"6* no inch „ » » Ib9A ■j k ieces Scotch TwiU Shirting, only 8# ■jo pieces Heavy Cotton Tick, only 6#d yj li pieces 3x 4 Floor Cloth, only Is 6d •j f\ pieces 4x4 Floor Cloth, only ls|9d. ama S QUEENSLAND WOOL SHAWLS \ f_f\f\ 200 \ from 7s 6d. J ZWU - '; 27 flozen Ladles' White 1 ''_' _■ >«v Merino Vests slightly \ ■_[ _■.___' A Chft-i BoUed. only 2/6>2/9- \A Criftj I, and 3/. BLANKETS, FLANNELS, CALICpES, I SHEETINGS, & FANCY GOODS, 7 All Reduced in Price. 7 *-* The Public are respectfully Invited to c_H early,:as the.above Special Lines are a decided (Bargain, and will have quick sale. ' * \-y. , ... e 7,, o''-'»■•• _JL.j7j;.,; 7'/ v!'' u A. LINABURY & CO., Queen-street.