The Evening Star.

Vol. VI.—No. 1,658.1

Auckland, N.Z., FIRDAT, JUNE I], 1875.

[Price : ONE PENNY.



Orv^K OY:e0 Y:e^lan;d MAI I V^ ROUTE TO EUROPE VI / \^j|\fIX^HONOLULU. SAN FRANCISCO _$£*__fflßSl AND NEW YORK. w The Australasian Steam Navigation Company unde- Contract with the Governments of New Soutl Wales and New Zealand, for Conveyance of He- Majesty's Mail.] * ," D- The Splendid Steamship MACGREGOR, 2,500 tons, H. Ghaingek Commander, is appointee to leave for Honolulu and San Francisco, six hours after arrival. ' For freight or passage and all particulars apnlv to H. M. JERVIsf J ' Agent. Tj^ AUSTRALASIAN S^-&» "£-*- STEAM NAVIGATION %®£MZ5> CO .PAN Y'B FIRaT-CLASS 4BBSbW^'- STEAMERS. •"*?•»■ ojjAHB EOR SYDNEY, MELBOURNE, AND ALL QUEENSLAND POETS . ALSO, THE PALMER RIVER GOLDETELDS. The Splendid Mail Steamship CYPHRENES, 1,993 tons, T. Wood, Commander, expected on or about Sunday, June 20, will leave as above six hours after arrival. Fot freight or passage, and all particulars, apply to : H. M. JERVIS, ' Agent. jaLT jpoß hokianga: _f_fl_¥&S_ The Schooner a^^mi~ QU E B.H 7. Jonec, Master, will sail as above on MONDAY next, 14th inst. For freight, &c, apply to M. NICCOL, Custom House street. *_\%, MEW ZEALAND SJWjn^t &?* STEAM SHIPPING COM- Y*«^>^' PANY (LIMITED.) Fob New Plymouth, Nelson, Rioton, Welling- ton, Ltttelton," and Otago ; transhipping at Wellington for Wanganui, Napier, and Poverty Bay ; and at Nelson for Westpokt, Gbeymouth, andHoKiiiKA. _ ' [Passengers Booeed Thbough to Melbouiine.] Thft S S ' WELLINGTON Will leave Onehunga Wharf TO-MORROW (SATUR DAy), the 12th instant, at 2 30 p.m. sharp. Latest Train for passengers leaves Auckland at 1.50 p.m. JUNE TIME TABLE. 16th-S.S PHffißE ( 20th-S.S. LADYBIRD 4as above 26th—S.S. TARANAKI ( For freight or passage apply to W. F. WHEELEB, Auckland. Or, A. BARNES. Onehunga. Offices—Hobson's Buildings, Shortland-street. -L* (pOR WATROA (Kaipara). rf}B?_W_}S_ The Brigantine il&£ HELENA Will(leave the Onehunga Wharf for Kaipara on SATURDAY, 12th instant.. For freight apply to .; j. ' GEORGE W. OWEN, Fort-street. TTO^ FREIGHT OR >^^^ -*2 ■ CHARTER. Tlle three-masted Schooner ESTELLE, ■195 tons register. '&M ik., -.; - - ....... ■■■■■ ■■■:■ G. W. BIISTNEY, . Agent. -.-LfclN T? ° R WANGAREI •WfcM, JL 1 HEADH, BAY OF ISLANDS, V|y^J££|i»- WANGAROA, &MONGONUI. The sew steamer lONA Wjll leave as above every MONDAY, at 5p m. CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agents. 16, Queen-street, Auckland, May 26,1875. Business Cards. WALTER J. HUNT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT, Hott. c, Land, Estate. Mining and Commission Agent, 41, Insubance Buildings, Auckland' Mr Hunt is prepared to undertake all kinds of Financial Business, to negociate Loans on Freehold and Leasehold Estates, to arrange the Purchase and Sale of Town and Country Properties, and also Bank, iDSurance, Mining, and other shares, and to act as agent for trustees, absentees and other persons in the management of estates and investment of capital. .Arbitrations and audits undertaken. Partnership accounts arranged. Tradesmen's books posted Weekly, monthly, and quarterly. JUST OPENED AT OUB NEW OIL, COLOUR, & GLASS WAREHOUSE, 95 AND 97, QUEEN-STREET. EX DUNEDIN, SHOOTING STAR, AND EME6Y . . MCLAREN.— 500 PACKAGES OF PAPEKHANGINGS, WHITE LEAD, PAINTS, OILS, COLOURS, VARNISHES, AND SUNDRIES, PLATE, SHEET, AND ORjNAMENTAL WINDOW GLASS, GLASS SHADES, SCRIM, HESSIAN, CALICO, & TACKS, GILT MOULDINGS, ENGRAVINGS, CHROMOS, AND OLEOGRAPHS. "W. PHILLIPPS & SON. j QEEAT OALE OE T>OOTS ■ ■ AT . THE "B L U E B O O T. jfc C. BROOKES * i^Sel/ing the whole of his Stock of English Boots and /Shoes at Cost Price, to make room for alterations. : C.B. is going largely into the Colonial Goods. The S^e jrill be a genuine one. ' , JUST-LANDED , ]^5 trunis of Ladies' best Kid Sewn Boots '309 pairsof Girls' Strap Shoes, a'l sizes -500 pairs of Girls' Patent Lace Boots '. .200 pairs bf Women's-Kid at 4s 6d. : ' "A larje quantity of Slippers at 2s. •C.B. has alwiys given his customers and the public Good Bargains! Call early! Call early! The SALE k for ONE MONTH, . . C. BROOKES, : 'B L U E BOOT, DIEEOTLT OpjOglTU THE CITY HALL, _\. Next Dyson's, Draper. . |%£PPRATIYE MEAT SUPPLY •• V's^^P^NY charge for Primest Meat— 3_%M H 5d and 6d per ft. 7*S ;■* "Oiling Beef. 3d to 4d per lb. ; «gs of Mutton, 4.%& per ft. | m — Iponlders do and Loins, <td per », ;, £ -fore-quartera, Bdper_b. ' ■



_ | BissSa&es® Uat-ds. t\ A LE X. SAUN DE R S i, UK House, Land, Estate Agent, akd Shaiieekokee, J Has removed to No 2, Insurance Buildings (latel * occupied by H. E. Williams). r j Agent for the Trans-Atlantic Fire Insurance Co. And for the . Ai-g.o New Zealand Telegraph Agency. ijJJ O O ~eTs . BOUND PAPER RULED, LEDGERS MANUFACTURED AND MACHINE NUMBERING, f „ At WE LEYS, [ (Next door above Evening Star.) A-BEIfDEITN JiuOT FACTORY, Durham-street. , ! A Large Stock of Men's, Women's and Children') Jure is oj the S-eamless Watertight, specially adaptec for the Ohmenmii and Thames trade , BLACK & CO, ,Jf iS H I _. ~& o v -a- Wholesale, Shipping, and Family Butchei Vsuaoa _»rec-5, co?aor o. Durham street, Auck and. Poultry of »?.! kinds dressed to order. Prime Smoked Tongues. Home-cured Bacon. Corned Beei on sale in large quantities. _..B.—Dealer, in Game. ! Lbs Pheasants forwarded to all p_rf.s of the Colony open receipt of orde.. F.,__ilio_ waited on la town or Murarfos, TAMES BUTCHER, V CARTER, CONTRACTOR, &c, Gocds Cleared and Delivered from Ships'side on RiIORTFST NOTICE. BALLAST SUPPLIED. Newcastle and Bay of Island Coals. Also. Firewood, cut or uncnt, at REASONABLE RATES. Q N S A" L' E. r Portland Cement (200 casks) Fire Bricks, Fire Tiles, Fire Clay And all kinds of Builder's Materials. KEANE & -JENKINSON, VI O T ORIA-STREET EAST. M" r sPi I_~OTlT¥, Jk&AL -JCEACH3SR OF MUSIC, Watekloo Quadrant, Opposite GoveiTiment House. WARNOCK BROTHERS, T V SOAP & CANDLE MANUFACTURERS, Richmond, Cox's CEBjeK. Office —■ Durham-street, Auckland. J"OAB 8 Q m, fe^ « H'onaa and Lsud Agent, 2cnt and Dobi Oollecto.. Siichbuyy'g Bfildiagg, Queen zteaei. f%Tn O E B 1 A£__£g, "J. FBEEMAN*S BAY SOAP & OANI.DE WORKS. „ ..Casl. Buyers of Tallow. Ta oaks ] fi[ A M U M J* W ELLS Kj House, Land, and Oommi»«ion Agent, Collector of Eonti, Debts, Highway Rates, &c Loan* arranged. Office: 123, Queen fetroet . ihrse doori boiow the Union Bj_n__._ I ~~ .0 i> A I G-, W • FORWARDINa AGENT, Wholeaale and Retail Coal and Firewood Merchant, £ c— On Sale, Newcastle and Wangarei Coal, Ti-tree Firewood (cut and uncut), Tanks, Charcoal, Ballast, Hobart Tewn Palings. Sacks for sale. * Fort-street, Auckland. ftITYB A X E E T ANE> STEAM BISCUIT MANTTFAOTOBY, HOBSON-STKBBT. lOKisra iLm> Groitkd Suoab Always ok Habd W. R. WADDELL. ;T\BNT. ISTKT. MR. T. TIAFF OR D, SURGEON DENTIST, Wakefi eld-street. Artifl cial Teeth, from Ore to a Full Set, in Gold or Vu'canHe. YIT pH I LLIPPS & SO N, ¥f » OIL, COLOR, and GLASS MERCHANTS, Importers of Paperhangingu, Scrim, Paints, Oils, Turpentine, Colors. Varnishes, French Polish, Gold Leal, Artists' Colors &Ed Brashes, Plate, Sheet, Crown, Ornamental, and Photographic Glass, Picture Frame and Tapestr- Mouldings, Clock and Oon_pa. » Glasses, Glazed ash D ooze, -*c. G1a«B cut to ze ,and carefully packed, 95, and 97, Qneen-stre ;t. p OTTIS'S TOMATO SAUCE. G. COTTIS, of Rutland Road, Parcel], 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. \SJ -H. SKINNER ?f # BUILDEP., OAHPENTER, and JOINER VULOAN LAN M, AND * FOBI-SIKIII. Shop Fronts, Office Fittings, and all branches of the building trade executed. ■OOFES ! BONES! BONES ! Bought In any Quantities FOR CASH at the Free man's Bay Bone* Mills, and at No 8, Lower Queen street, by ;' J. & J. SOPPET. PETRIFYING LIQUID.—Damp Brick Walls cured by THOMAS KELLY (rear of Bevage, C oach Painter), Cook-street. HARLES BLOMFIELD, HOUSE AND SIGN PAINTER, Is prepared to undertake every description of Plain and Ornamental Writing, Gildiug, Graining, Marbling, Colouring, Painting, and Paperhanging, &c, &c. Ponsonby Road, Newton. Orders may be left at the offices of F. G. Ewington, J, Carson, or Samuel Wells, Queen str»- et. ■ ir WR. HAYWARD'S c CHEAP BEDDING FURNITURE, & FUKEJBAL FURNISHING WAREHOUSE, W V N D H A. M- S E j T, (Next to Queen-_treet Ccrner) Residence and Shop, corner of Pitt and. Grey streets. X & 3 .SOPPET, Freeman's Bay Steam Mills, 'and -- ; ' NO 8, LOWER QU E E N-S TREET, Wharf, Auckland: Ci LAE E B BE OTHERS, / (LATE CROMBIE'S) -_■ _ ROYAL FINF ART PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERIES, (Opp xte Union Bank), QUEEN STREET, AUCKLAND. Fiwt- lass Portraits 'rom C.D..V. to Lite Si.c, Moderate Prices. , ■ .\ u-liw-^ Children's Portra taken instantaneously.



.-^^.^m^...^.^^ .■.'»»i.^^>.nu^&-].*wjn ,5-^ r'i^^__^jFTF_^^'iry»-^;r!i<i^ ■-zrz-?varr_~rzry: ' "_ Cards. TAMES CATER, Senr., ' M COMMISSION AGENT, a collector of rents and debts. Office : High-street, . Corner of Vulcan Lane. EL WIN B. DICKSON, LICENSED LAND BROKER, Under tire Land Transfer (Torr'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. INSPBANOE Bt_n_D__.GS, AUCKLAND. 17 B. \V 0 ODH AM. LOWTHER BAZAAR, '25 8, Queen-street, 1 Opposite the Market, . 1 J TOXS, STATIONERY, FANCY GOODS, ETC. J£ HECC CfM BE & SON; MALTSTRR3, BREWER 3, AND ROTTLIRS f GREAT NORTHERN BREWERY, AUCKLAND. " 'Alfred ale y, _ (From Messrs Ridley and Son's, London), PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER, AND JEWELLER, ETC., Opposite the New Market, ___QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. P.* WEBSTER, '•■ Wholesale akd Rbtajl SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKER, 133. Q UF.j'.r-sTtt.njET. Auckland, (Next the Union Bank). J) BVITT, GU-i^-MAKEK 244, QUEEN-STREET. Always in Stock-Best brands Gunpowder, Ac. Blasting Powder, and Fuze, Shooting and Fishing Tackle. \^ %M H ifAXjUDEH, tioin contraetof :o J-vJL. the City Council for the Emptying of Earth- Close U, Privy Boxes, Cesspits, Sec, is prepared to at tend punctually io 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, -Qaeon-street 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, Rtmuora. W. J- Hubst & Co., Sole Town Agent. OMCEOTATHIC DISPENSARY 44, SHORTLAND-STREET, A few doors above the Post Office (same side). MR. GARR IC K. HOMOEOPATHIC AND GALVANIC TREATMENT. Houns of Consultation :—From 10 o'clock in the forenoon till 2 o'clock ; From 5 till 8 in the evening. Homoeopathic Medicines and Magnet© Electric Machinery. E0 R (_- E PARKER, TAILOR AND CLEANER OF CLOTHING, Albert-street, opposite Aberdeen Boot Factory. Gentlemen's Clothes cleaned, dyed, and renovated, 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. a QOLE Tl/rANUFACTURER, \^ X THOMAS FISH, m. N&\ CIIEMIST' AS \_^ X PRINCES-STREET, \(s\ PR ESCRIBED \^>>\ ATJCKLAND > V\ N.Z. BY THE LATE \^7 * DR. STRATFORD. \f\ For six years Dispenser to Drs, Stratford and Wright. TT OLEAND ■& BUTLER, TO TEIETR. FRIENDS AND THE PUBLIC. We canfiot" allow the present season to pass without returning you our sincere thanks for the very liberal patronage y. v«<.ve bestowed upon us during the two and a-ha]f ye*._-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 Bame. To those .yho have not paid us a visit, do so, we have always some novelty on hand. By the ' Anazi' we have Just Received OO BALES JCaSES PAPERHANGINGS, From Celebrated Glasgow and English Houses. They have been specially selected from Manufac turers' Patterns by Mr J. _i, 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 Branches. 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, Picture-Frame Makers, &0., 28 & 80, VICTORIA-STREET, AUCKLAND, A few steps from Union Bank. JOHN R. RANDERSON auctioneer, Mining, Estate, Commission and Agent, Holds regular weekly sales of Produce and other Goods. Consignments for sale stored free of charge. Account sales prompt, Producers will find it to their advantage to consign fresh butter, eggs, &c,, direct for sale on the Goldfield. Offices and Auction Rooms: XL A. PANG A, COROMANDEL. THE UNDERSIGNED HAS FOR SALE : Muntz Metal, (Genuine1, 14 to 20ozs Coppering Nails and Felt Chain Cables from 5 16 to 1 Jin, Admiralty tested Anchors, from 501b to lO^ct, Admiralty tested Canvas, the b.st asso.akent in Auckland A large Stock Bolt Ro/e, Frost Brothers (best), from lj- to 4j inch, a lirge stock on hand Laniard Rope, 4 and 3 Strand, fine yarn Russian Hemp, a large Stock of assorted sizes Wire Rope, a large Stock of best quality Paint Oils, Raw and Boiled . " Paints and Leads, various colours Pitch and Resin Sail Logs, Patent Logs, &c. - '."'.. TO ARRIVE PER CALLER OU AND DUNEDIN A LABC-B^ASfcOBTMENT OP . •! S H I^P CHAN DL E fi'Y, D. H. ,Mfcip¥ziB V/i CO



Kerosene. * M' ? ;* :• OLEOPHENE BRILLIANT OIL Is now universally recognized as the best Burning OU which can be - made. Recommended by the Fire 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 perly against all chance ot a Kerosene accident. Ask for OLEOPHENE BRILLIANT OlL.and takeno other. DIPLOMA of MERIT reMlved from the Vienna Exposition for Cans of variourTops and Oils. OLEOPHENE BRILLIANT OIL is w lnvaluable to those who read or sew in the evening, 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 GEOOEKS & DEALERS. ' *.'& d _l " P °p J to "1_ a "^ S ■ P. El W i H• b- 2 S* ° 1 W *a" g I Q ..«■■*: fi ~ a, H I A o •n 2 4 p. H o O r_ Chief Harbour Master's Office Auckland, May 20, 1875. TO MESSRS. ARNOLD, HINES & CO., 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 Sardspit Lighthouses, I have much pleasure in stating that this Oil is superior to any hitherto supplied. It burns.with a clear, steady light, is free from any obnoxious vapour, and leaves the lamps comparatively clean after twelve hours' burning. ' ■ ■; '."/ , : - I remain. Gentlemen, Yourstruly, , f , J. J. BUEGES9, h I | -•..».. Chief-Harbotir Ma'stei., I PrrtVlt.r» nf AnnlrTurifl.



MereHandise. AR R I V E D. Per the barque Especulador— BAKER'S FLOUR BUTTER MALT. T. H. HALL & CO. O A R R I V E^ Per the Estelle— OATMEAL PEARL BARLEY FINEST FLOUR. T. H. HALL & CO. Q N HAND, PIKE TEAS, in Chests, Halves and Boxes BARLEY MEAL 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 ROOFINO FELTS. T. H. HALL & CO. "DYAN, 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, &o. rp O B A X E R S. EX AGNES, PROM OAMARU— 25 tons Hay and Barr's Flour 10 tons it's Flour. GEO. W. BINNEY. NOW LANDING, from late arrival, and for sale by the Subscriber:— 40 tons Canterbury Grown Potatoes, for seed 15 ~ Hobart Town Grown j, prime article ? 200 Bags Tartarian Beed Oats ■ "" ' ' "*~~~ 300 „ Best Feed Oats 30 „ Fowl Wheat 100 ~ Sydney Maize i 20 tons Word's F,our 33 k.gs Canterbury Butter. LEVI W. EATON. T^DWARD WAYTE, Has now received the WHOLE OF HIS SHIPMENTS or MAGAZINES FOR 1874, Comprising— All the Year Round, 1874 Cassell's Magazine, 1874 Chambo;r'g Journal. 1874 Family Herald, 1874 Good Words, 1874 Good Words for the Young, 1874 Leisnre Hour, 1874 London Journal, 1874 Cnce a Week, 1874 Sunday at Home, 1874 Sunday Maeazine. 1874 Band of Hope. 1874 British Workman, 1874 Chatterbox. 1874 Childrens Friend. 1874 Childrens Prize, 7874 Child's Companion, 1874 Cottager and Artisan, 1874 Good Words for Young, 1874 Infant's Magazine, 1874 Kind Worrts, 1874 Sunshine, 1874, &c, &c. And Is now offering them at REDUCED BATES. EDWARD WAYTE, IMPORTER OF BOOKS, 100, Queen-street. _^ fTIHE LATE BOILER EXPLOSION BUSINESS RESUMED. NICHOLLS & HALL, HORSE SHOERS AND GENERAL SMITHS, Corner of Edwardes and Upper Queen-Btreet. rpHE above Firm, having secured the property and - 1- appliances lately belonging to Mr James Lamb, Firewood and Coal -Merchant, with the Livery and Bait Stables, adjoining their Forge, beg-to intimate that they have on hand a large stock of the best Fire wood and Coal, and the public can depend upon having a just weight and measure. They will pro vide Bait and Stabling for country settlers and others at a low rate As N". & H. have a number of Buildings situated well for workshops, &c, they are willing to let some of them on easy terms. - BUBLIC NOTICE. The Auckland Market Lease will expire on July first. F. FENTON will continue his Great Sale of Groceries and Provisions to the above date. The Stock at present being of less value than £25,000, will be sold at any sacrifice to make a clearance. Tea, 2s lb ; Sugar, from 3^d Soap, 6d $ bar; starch. 4d $ft Blue, 9d $ lb ; Flour, 2d _} ft Sultana Raisins, 6d <$ lb Spice, Id sg) package Currants fl^d $ ft Honey, 7d <$? ft ; Treacle,4 d $) ft Hops, Is $ ft ; Pickled Walnuts, 7d Candles, s>^d ft ; Sauce, 4^fd Tobacco, 2d $ packet, or 3d <$ plug Knife Boards. 6d each Oatmeal, 2>£d by the bag Soap Powder, 6d $ dozen Jam, 8d $ tin Prunes, Gd q. ft Epsom Salts, 6d 3. doaen packets. A large supply of Butter, Cheese, Hams, Bacon, &c, at very low prices. FENTON'S CENTRAL STORES, Auckland Market. QHOICE FRUIT TREES. EX 'HERO.' . FROM THE DOBROYDE NEW PLANT NURSERY. The first Shipment of the Season comprises a very choice variety of Apples, Pears, Plums Nectarines, a pricots, Wigs Peachts, Oranges, and Lemons. For Sale in quantities to suit purchasers. HENRY &EESING, Jun„ BT, B* TIN GO fPABSAG-B, SHQRTLANn-STPEET.



Miscellaneous. » r\ H E A P BOOTS! m- C HEAP B 00TS! s» 'SELLING OFF! TO MAKE BOOM FOB SHIPMENTS TO ARRIVE. T. ELLISON, (BOOT MAKER, Having Eemoved to Temporary Premises, Opposite the NEW MARKET, Queen-street, Has determined to Sacrifice his Large Stock of BOOTS, SHOES, &c, At I3TEI.OEMOT.S REDTJC ONS!!!_« To make room for ~ Further Shipments. Girls' Kid Boots, No. 10 to 13, 2s 6d per pair Girls' Kid Boots, No. 10 to 13, 3s 6d per pair Girls' Morocco Boots, No. 11 to 1, 5s Od per pair. B V Note the Addeess. V a "yiCTOEIA SEED STORES, (Next Union Bank of Australia). NEW VEGETABLE SEEDS, All the best and newest varieties. NEW ELOWER SEEDS. A very large and choice collection imported direct from Paris by po.t. ELOWER ROOTS, ANEMONIBS, 50 very best-named varieties, 6s per dozen RANUNCULUS, 60 very best named varietiei, 5a per dozen. LAWN GRASS SEED, Fine mixture, for Lawns, Croquet Grounds, or Bowling Greens. R. BAIRD, Victoria -street. "^"OTICE TO DRS. AND CRS. AND BUYERS OF GOOD . -^-^-~~.-~-~£Gto2?©--SJJ»NIS;^—-_—«-*—- A S the PARTNERSHIP hitherto -^1- existing in our Firm will be DISSOLVED next JULY, we are offering the remainder of our capital Stock of FURNITURE at such LOW PRICES that very little will remain to be Sold by Auction. Persons indebted will please make prompt settlement, and all accounts due by us will be paid on application. CRANWELL & CO., FURNITURE WAREHOUSE, Auckland. ■ .'■ pOTTEH'S COUGH DROPS. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED AS AN INVALU ABLE MEDICINE, AND ACKNOWLEDGED TO BE THE MOST RELIABLE BY ALL WHO HAVE USED IT. The Proprietor having been strongly recommended by some of the leading physicians in New Zealand to bring this Medicine more prominently before the public as a remedy in all cases of Coughs; Colds, Influenza, Sore Throats, &c., has the satisfaction of seeing, after sixteen years, a large sale as the result, many testimonials being constantly forwarded from those who have received relief from the COUGH DROPS. The Proprietor, therefore, only asks those who suffer to try it, feeling confident every satisfaction will be given to the patient. PREPARED ONLY BY H. POTTER, Chemist, CITY DRUG STORES, CORNER OF PITT AND KING-STREETS, Sydney (Late of Auckland). For Sale at Mobbes's Grocery Store, Queen-street, Auckland. .£.1,000. T M. McLACH LA N, Invites inspection of the Following Goods, amounting to £1,000 WORTH, BOUGHT AT AUCTION. £ s. d. _ s, d. 1 case Cable Cords 0 1 2—usually—o 19 1 case Persian Cords 0 14 .. 02 0 1 case Navy Print 0 0 4% .. 0 0 9 lease Wincey. 0 0 9^. 010 1 case Wincey 0 10 .. 0 13 1 bale Flannel, from 010 .013 1 bale Moiirning Prints 0 0 .. 0 0 9 1 case 10-feet Floor-cloth 0 3 6 .. 0 4 6 1 ease 15-feet ditto 039.. 046 1- case 6-feet 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 1 15 0 ~ 2 5 0 1 vase 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. THE? Undersigned are Cash Pur CHasebs of HIDES, SHEEPBKIAS, WOOL, TALLOW, &c, &c, at highest market rates, in .any quality. ConsignoTS direct will have prompt and immediate cash remittances returned a. satisfactory rates. IRELAND BROS., Tanners and Leather Manufacturers, Auckland. _ Money. MONHJT TO.1 LB W on first-class ■> freehold security, -low rates of interest.— R. C. Dyer, Shortland-Btree ... . MviN -pY Tv LcjN L>, in large and small sums, ■■■ low rates of interest.—Apply i -BIiIOTT MEYER Solicitor, 28, Shortland-rtroet MON JSX 'W L-fcND in large or ■mitlliumi, fttgwm'lftw nte of InU**t—



Drapery I T O-M 0 R R 0 W!' SPECIAL SALE or Blankets, Quilts, Sheetings, Towels, &c- I rp H E p RE A T CLEARING-OUT SALE DRAPERY & CLOTHING AT 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 constructionof 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. VAI LE, National Mabt, 130 & 132, QUEEN-STREET. . TO-MORROW SPECIAL SALE OF .' CRIMEAN AND REAL WELSH FLANNELS, WINCEYS, FRENCH MERINOS, ETC. "DILLIARDS ! TJILLIARDS ! - OCCIDENTAL HOTEL. ._.__..--_. ~.^ ■ Under the new Proprietorship the BILLIARD SALOON' is to be made a feature of the establish ment. The table —one of Alcock's best—will be care- -•* « i fully attended to, and balls, cues, and the numerous etceteras, kept in apple-pie order. To ensure this, an efficient and experienced Marker has been engaged. Visitors will receive every attention and civility, C. BUR TO N, Proprietor. |IELEGRAM BOOK S~. TELEGRAM BOOKS containing wo hundred each, may be obtained at the Star office. AFTER next Sunday, June 13th, aU Sunday Trains to and from Mercer will be discontinued. ' - By Order. > . . : ■■ . A. V. MACDONALD, "^ __ General Manager. A UCKLAND & MERCER RAILWAY. Public Works Office, (Constructed Railways), June 6,1875. Notice is hereby given that on and after the Ist June, SEASON TICKETS (Ist and 2nd class), for one, three, six, and twelve months, will oe issued at Reduced Rates. Apply for particulars at any of the stations. " FRANK B. PASSMORE, Superintending Engineer. A UCKLAND & MERCER RAILWAY. J\. ■'■■■■ ; - TIME TABLE. WEEK DAYS.—Down Tbains. 3 5 7 9 II 13 15 a.m. a .in a.m. p.m p.m p.m p.m Auckland, dep. .. 7.15 9.2011.101.50 340 4 45.15 Newmarket.... 7.25 930 11.20 2 0 3.50 4.14 5.25 Penrose Junction 7.39 9.4411.34 2.14 4. 44.28 5.39 Onehunga,ar. .. 748 9.5211.422.224.12 .. 5.47 Otahuhu .. .. 7.51 .. ..4.40 .. Papatoitoi .. .. 8. 1 4.50 .. Papakura .. .. 8.31 .. .. .. .. 5.20 .";.". Drury .. .. 8.40 5.29 .. Pukekohe .. .. 9.16 .. 6. 5 .. Mercer, ar... ... 10. 5 .. |.. .. ..6.54 .. Up Tbains , ' ■■ 2 4 6 8 10 12] 14 JB~ a.m. a.m a.m. a.m. p.m pmp.m. p.m, Mercer, dep .. .. 7.15 .. .... 4.. 4 - (Pukekohe 8.5 .. .. .; ..4.54 Drury 840 *.. 529 Papakura 8.60 .. .... .. 5.39 Papatoitoi.. .. .. 9.22 .. .. ... .. 611 Otahuhu 932 .. ... .. .. 6.21 Onehunga,d 7 30.8.30 .. 10.1512 30 3 0 420 6.24 . Pn June ar *7.38i8.88 t9.44 10 23 i 2.38 3. 8 *4.28 t6.33 Newmarket .. 8.53 :9.5910.3812 53 3.2S 443 6.48 Auckland,ar ..19.210.810.47 1.2 3.32 4.52 6.57 * Change for Mercer, t Change for Onehunga. SUNDAYS.—Down Tbains. ""~ i 5 7 ~9 W a.m. a.m. pan. p.m; p. m. Auckland, dep .. 9.20 11.25 2.30 3.30 5. 0 Newmarket .. .. 9.30 11.35 2.40 3.40 5.3.0 Penrose Junction, d 9.44 11.49 2.54 3.54 5.24 Onehunga, ar .. 9.53 11.57 3.2 .. 5.32 Otahuhu . .. 9.66 .. .. 4. 6 .. Papatoitoi .. . 10. 6 .. .. 4.16 .. Papakura .. .. 10.86 .. .. 446 .. Drury .. .. 10.45 .. .. 4.55 .. Pukekohe .. .. 11.21 .. .. 531 .. Mercer .. .. 12,10 .. .. 6.20 Up Teazns. ! 2 4LB B~~io i2~ a.ma.m a.m p.m p m p m Mercer 9.20 .. .. .. 380 Pukekohe 10.10 .. ..... ..420 Drury .. ... .. .. 10.45 .. .. .. 455 Papakura 10.55 5 5- Papatoitoi 11.27 .. .. .. 537 Otahuhu .. 11.37 .. 5.47 Onehunga, dep .. 9.36 .. 1015 1.40 3465 61 Penrose Juno., ar.. *9.44114910 23,1 48*3.5415 59 Newmarket ~ .. .. 12. 410« 2 3 4 9 614 Auckland 1213J10 47 2.12 4.18 623 * Change for Mercer. 4 Change for Onehunga." To ensure dispatch, Parcels should be booked ten minutes before the starting of each train. By order, until further notioe. • a. v. m^odonald; : General Manage.., Public Works, AnckS and, ■\<t „_ no 10"^