The Evening Star.

Vol. VI.— No. 1,673.]

Auckland, N.Z., TUESDAY, JUNE 29, 1875

[Price : ONE PENNY.



Btdwls&. «"k3k AVERLAND MAIL 3mgtß\ \J route to Europe via <JR«V^2^HQNOLITLir, SAN FRANCISCO jj^g^feANP NEW YORK. 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 T MIKADO, 3 500 tons, P. Moore, Commarder, is appointed to leave for Honolulu and San Francisco on FRIDAY, July 9th. For freight or passage and all particulars apply to H. M. JERVTsf Agent. ~7%* A USTRALASIAN «Wk*f^\. Jt3~ STEAM NAVIGATION tM^-COMPANra FIRST-CLASS jffmfTwTt STEAMERS. EOR SYDNEY, MELBOURNE, AND ALL QUEENSLAND PORTS ; ALSO, THK *PALMEK. JtfV«R GOLDSTEINS. The Splendid Mail Steamship CITY OF MELBOURNE, 837 tons. J. W. Bkown, Commander, expected on or about SUNDAY, July 18, will leave as abovo six houre after arrival. fo» freight or passage, and all particulars, apply to H. M. JERVI3, Agent. tTsSk W EW ZEALAND «fe|p£<*v JLi STEAM SHIPPING COM- PANY (LIMITED.) For ITew Plymouth, Nelson, Picton, Welling ton, Ltttelton, and Otago ; transhipping at Wellington for Wangantti, Napier, and Poverty Bay ; and at Nelson for Westport, Gbexmouth, and Hokthxa. [Passengees Booked Through to Melbourne.] The s.s. WELLINGTON ■Will leave Onehunga Wharf on THURSDAY next, the Ist proximo, at 8 a.m., and the Bluff anchorage at 3 p.m. For the convenience of passengers, the Tarn o'Shanter will leave Onehunga Wharf for the Bteamer immediately after arrival of the 1.50 train from Auckland; fare, 2s 6d each. JULY TIME TABLE. sth—s. s. PHCEBE \ Bth—s.s. LADYBIRD I 13th—s.s. TARANAKI (na n . 18th—s.s. WELLINGTON / above 24th—s.s. PHCEBE \ 290i-s.s. LADYBIRD J Tor freight or passage apply to W. F. WHEELER, Ancldand. Or, A. BaRnES, Onohunga. Offices: Hobson's Buildings, Shortland-street r%jfa "J7OR TARANAKI. «g*££T|A> JL NELSON, PICTON. WEL- LINGTON, LYTTELTON, AND The Union Steam Shipping Company's magnificent new Steamer HAWEA, 1000 tons, Captain E. Wheelee, is appointed to leave the Manukau on TUESDAY, 6th July This splendid vessel, built specially for the New Zealand coasting trade, has unrivalled passenger accommodation, and offers unusual advantages to the travelling public Plans of cabin may be seen at our offices, where particulars^ of rates of freight and passage may also be ascertained. HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, 25, Queen-street. &&. QHIP 'GALLER OU/ ,|3G|gfc|w O FOR NEWCASTLE. ■Btssisiiai A^ acc9unts and claims against the ship Caller On must be rendered in dnplicate to the undersigned by noon on WEDNES DAY, or they will not bo recognised. JOHN BATGER, ' Agent N.Z. Shipping Co (Limited). Auckland, 28th June, 1875. _y*K&s. "DIOR WANGAREI CT«lr^. X 1 B EADS, BAY OF ISLAN DB, M^NBiiffl.^^- WAJS'GAROA, & MONGONUI. The new steamer lONA W U leave as above every MONDAY, at 5 p m. CRUICKSHANK & CO., ~ Agents. 16, Qneen-Btreet, Auckland, May 26.1875. Business Card& ■^^ L. ROTH, CABINETMAKER & UPHOLSTERER, Wishes to give notice to the public in general of his REMOVAL from the Old Supreme Court house, Queen-street, to the Corner of Victoria and Albert-streets, formerly occupied by J. French. Grocer, and that he must dispose of his vast and varied stock of Househoia Furniture,.&c, &c., &c,, at any price, a<? his present premises are to be sold by auction on the sth of July, to be pulled down. This is a Genuine Sale; no reasonable offer refused, as the future premises -will not contain above half the present stock. NOTICE TO USERS OF STEAM POWER. Steam Gauges repaired, adjusted, tested, and re marked if required. Having gone to great expense to be in a position to test them, parties may rely upon having them accurately done. It is a fact well known to Engineers that even new gauges as they leave the factory are not in nine cases out of ten correctly marked, hence the necessity of having them tested. Repairs to small machinery of all kinds; plans and specifications prepared ; machinery surveyed, bought or sold on commission, GEO. W, HESLOP, Engineer. The Fitting Shop, Shortland-street. JUST OPENED AT OUR NEW _ __ OIL, COLOUR, & GLASS WAREHOUSE, 95 and 97, QUEEN-STREET. EX DUNEDIN, SHOOTING STAB, A*TD EMILY MCLA/lEN.— 500 PACKAGES • OF PAPEEHANGINGS, WHITE LEAD, PAINTS, OILS, COLOURS, VARNISHES, AND SUNDRIES, PLATE, SHEET, AND ORNAMENTAL WINDOW GLASS, GLASS SHADES, SCRIM, HESSIAN, CALICO, & TACKS, GILT MOULDINGS, ENGRAVINGS, CHROMOS, AND OLEOGRAPHS ; W. PHILLIPPS & SON. QKEAT gALE OF TDOOTS AT THB BLUE BOOT. T C. BROOKES & Selling the whole of his Stock of English Boots and oooes at C obt Price, to make room for alterations C.B. is going largely into the Colonial Goods. The we -will be a genuine one. JUST LANDED -25 trunks of Ladies' besc K*a Sewn Boots 300 pairs of Girls' Str: o Shoes, all sizes 800 pairs of Girls' Patent Lace Boots 200 pairs of Women's &'d at 4s 6d. - , A large quantity of Slippers at 2s. A C#B> k&s always given his customers and the public /"V^od Bargains. CaUoarly! Call early! The SALE X "tor ONE MONTH. C. BROOKES, fila.n B L U E BOOT .- **"OiMr Opposite thejßCity Hali, Next Dyion's,' Draper,



B ° O X S BOUND PAPER RtTLED, . ROGERS MANUFACTURED AND MACH7NE NUMBERING ,~ . .At WE LEYS, s KiK& Star.) A BERDEejvj mOT FAGTQBY -A-Ja- jDueham-street. ' BLACK & CO TTITs B^T CHER OoodaUeaiedand Delivered from SIW side on SHORTEST NOTICE BALLAST SUPP .IHD. Newcastle /nd Bat of Island Coals. Firewood, cnt or uncnCas KBASD3SABLI! KATES ON S .A L E. Portland Ccme t (200 cask.) Fire Bncks, Fire TUes, Fire Clay And all kinds of Builder's Materials. KEANE & JENKINSON, X... 1 °T ° Rla-stbbet East. TUT IB 1 NOSIAi J3?.& tfEACHKOK OF MUSIC, Waterloo Quadrant, Opposite Government House. \PJ A KNOCK BROTHERS, 6 9 SO/,P & CANDLE MANUFACTURERS, Richmond, Cox's Ckkkk. Office — Durham-street, .Auckland. J 0 A £T~T O X, « Housh wad Land Agent, Ken* and Debt OollectOir, BticabuiiT^ KiailiUngii, CJusaa litreet. jS -oH wji a.». ejs a." ■^-fl KftKEM-AWS BAT SOAP « OAHX.QB WOKJKCH. Cash BuyeiE ot Taiiow. fA. oabd ] Sg A M V E L WELLS •"•J' Honse, XiMid, aßd Oommlsslon Apent, Collector of Reatit, JDobta, Highway E&tei, &«. LoKcut trranped. Cfflco: 129, Queen rtreet (three doom baiow the Union Baink.s | 0 R A I &, «* * FOEWAKDING AGENT, Wholesale and Eetoll Co?l and Jflrewood Merchant, Ac— On Sale, Newcastle.and Wangarol Coal, Ti-treo Firewood (cut and tincut), Tanks, Charcoal, Uallaat, Hobart Town Palings. Sacks for salo. Fort-street, Anckland. 01 T V BAXI3 E V ANT> STKAM BISCUIT MANTtnPAOTOK'S', HOBBOI. r-arRBBT. losik* and Ground Sugar Ai/watb ok Hams W. R. WADDELL. TTJENTISTRY. MR. T. TR A FFORB, SUEGEON DENTIST, Wakefield-stbeet. Artifl cial Teeth, from Ore to a Fnll Set, in.Gold or Ynlcanite. ' "flj FHILLIPPS A SON, T? c OIL, COLOE, and GLASS MERCHANTS, Importer* of Paperhanglnga, Scrim, Paints,, Oils, Turpentine, Colors. Varnishes, French Polish, Gold Leaf, Artists' Colors and Brashes, Plate, Sheet, Crown, Ornamental, and Photographic Gliuus, Picture Framo and Tapestry Mouldings, Clock and Gomp&si Glasses, Glazed ash Doors, &«c Giu»ti cnt to re ,and careful! 7 packed. 95, and 97, Qneen-streat. pOTTIS'S TOMATO SAUCE. G. COTT TS, of Rutland Road, Parnell, has the pleasure of announcing to his customers, and the general public, that bis New Season Tomato Sauce is now ready. It bears upon it the character of the purest sauce sold. It contains no deleterious co-n ---ponnd ; and from its wide-spread sale last year, he anticipates a vast increase in his customers this seasor. It is equal to any Satice in the colony, as per Medical Certificate received. It is cheaper than any other Tomato Sauce used. • G. COTTn, Pavnell. \ff K. B X I F*N E X »f • BTXIUMEK, CAJEPKNTER, and JOINEJR VtTLOAN L A N B, Ain> FOBT-STBKBT. Bhop WtonU, Office fittings, and all btancheif of the buildinpT trade executed. TSONES ! EONES! BOH^B! Bought in ar-' Quantities FOR CASH at the Free man's Bay Bone ' Mills, and at No 8, Lower Queen -Btreßt' b7 J. & J. SOPPET. TDETRIFYING LIQUID.—Damp § Brick Walls cured by THOMAS KELLY (rear of Bevage, Coach Painter), Cook-street. PHAELES BLOMEIELD, \_y 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 ROAi), NEWTON. Orders may be left at the offices of F. G. EwJngton, J. Carson,, or Samuel Wells, Queen street. WE. HAYWARD'S • CHEAP BEDDING FURNITURE, & FUNERAL FURNISHING WAREHOUSE, WYNDHAM-SE o T, (Next to Queen-street Corner). Residence and Shop, corner of Pitt and;.Grey streets. i__ T & J SOPPET, JFreeman's Bay Steam Mibls, AND NO 8, LOWEE Q U EBN-STEEIT, Wharf, Auckland. /ILARKE B BOTHERS, \.J (LATE CROMBIE'S) ROYAL FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERIES, (Ov*. itb Uhion Bank), QUEEN STREET, AUCKLAND. * First-class Portraits from C.D.V. to Life Siae, at Moderate Prices. Children's Portrait taken instantaneously. npHE Undersigned are Cash Pub X OHABEES of HIDES, SHEEPSKINS, WOOL, TALLOW, &c, &c, at highest market rates, in any direct will have prompt 'and immediate cash remittances returned at satisfactory rates. IRELAND BROS., Tanhbrs and' Lbalh-k Auckland.



v COMMISSION AGENT, A COLLECTOR OF RESTS AM)' DEBTS. Office : Htgh-street, — Corner of "Vulcan Lane "R TCHARD JAMES FELTtfS, -*-•' (Resident in Auckland 30 years) ' ' ACCOUNTANT AND COMMISSION AGENT Loans arranged, Mortgages exchanged, and Bank ruptcy Accountant 1&~ Address:—Symonds-steeex. I^LWIN E. BICKSON, fL 4 , LI? ENSED LAND BRO ZEE, Under the Land Transfer (Toive is') Act, 1870, EIC , Settlers. Agent for Mutual Life Association of Aus.valia. 43, Insurance Buildings, Auckland . F. B> w_?_? D H A M LOWTHfiOEAZAAK, 8, Q U E E N - S TRE ET, Opposite the Market, TOYS, STATIONERY, FAKCY GOODS, ETO. J>^ blcC O~M BE & SON, j MALTSTPR3, BREWER?,, AffP BOTTLERS GREAT NORTHERN BREWERY, ' AUCKLAND. ALFRED ALE V, (From Mesira Ridley b, London), PRACTICE L WATC ■A A KER, AND JEWELLER, ETC., Opposite the n>w Market, _ QtrKBN-STREET,' AUCKLAND. T> F. WEBS TEH, _!_*/» Wholesajk and Retail SADDLER AKD HARNESS MAKER, 133, QtrKBN-STRBET, AUCKLAND, (Next the Un'on Bank). J) E TITT~ GUJS-MAKER 244, QUEEN-STREET. Always In Stock—Best brands Gunpowder, Ac. Blasting Powder, and Fuze, Khooting and fishing Tackle. MX i'ADLDJiit-fci',. &oLb jonxra^coTto the City Council for fcV.rj .topiylng of Earth- Cloaets, Privy Boxes, CcsspitM, or,c, is" prepared to at tend punctually to all requests rogaro.ii; j cae above. Persons desirinf? to have tho said places friended to, either weekly, fortnightly, or otherwise, '•.«n have the lame done by lea ring a notice oltbor vortxvi or written with the Inspector of NulneJicea, CHy Cotrar.U Office, Queen -street ALL k:nds of Trees, Shrubs, Plants, &c, &c, of first quality, frolendid variety, in various stages of growth, and well prepared are embraced in "Tho Nursery List," which will be forwarded to any address. C. T. WREN, Mount Hobson Nursery, Remuera. W. J* Hotist & Co., Sole Town Agent. COMPOSITION TDOWDEK KJ X (Prepared according to the Original Recipe of the Celebrated Dn. Coffin) MAY BE OBTAINED IN CAREFULLY-SECURED PACKAGES AT Is. 6d. EACH, OR OTHERWISE, BOTANIC PHARMACY, VICTORIA-STIIEET. B3?~ A gents wanted in Town or Country. HOMOEOPATHIC DISPENSAKY 44, BHORTLAND-STREET, A few doors above the Post Office (same Bide). MR. GARRICK. 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© Electrio Machinery. 'A. Q OLE "jV/TANUFAOTURER, N> N^ THOMAS FISH, X^ .AIV CHEMIST, AS \^ X. PRINCES-STREET, PRESCRIBED \<?>\ ADOKLAND ' X# X N. 2. BY THE LATE \J^>>^\. DR. STRATFORD. Y>\ For six years Dispenser to Drs, btratford N■* and Wright. DATENT EANGOOK ENGINE OIL, CHARLES PRICE & CO. This Oil is suitable to every kind of Machinery. It is used in H.M.s Dockyards and Fleet, by the War Office and. East India Government, by the R.M.S. Packet Co., the Pacific S. N. Co., the P. & O. Co., Cunard Company, &c.; various Railways, and many of the leading Engineers at home. 20 DRUMS (each 5 Gallons) ON HAND. P. W. LONGDILL & CO., Agents, Fort-street. JOHN R BAND EE SON 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: KAPANG-A, COROMAXDEL. rpHE UNDERSIGNED HAS FOR SALE : Mnntz Metal, (Genuine), 14 to SOozs Coppering Nails and Felt Chain Cables, from 516 to ljin, Admiralty tested Anchors, from 501b to lOJc»t, Admiralty tested Canvas, the best asso.ment in Auckland 1 A largo Stock Bolt Rope, ix-ost Brothers (best), from lj to 4J inch, a lar^e stock on hand Laniard Rope, 4 and 3 Strand, fine yarn Russian Hemp, a large Stock of assorted slzei "Wire Rope, a large Stock of best quality Paint Oils, Raw and Boiled Paints pnd Leads, various colours Pitch and Resin Sail Logs, Patent Logs, &c. TO AERIVB PER CALLER OU AND DUNEDIN A La&ok''Assoetment or SH l£P CHANDL E|R Y. D. H. McKENZIE & CO



Kerosene. ' OLEOPHENE BRILLIANT* OIL Is now universally recognizod as the best Burning Oil which can be made. Recommended by the Fire Insurance Companies for Safety, and by all con sumers for the Erilliancy <i its Light. In purchas ing this Oil the buyer insures himself and his pro perty against all chance of a Kerosene accident. Ask for V LEOPjHTSNE BRILLIAM T OlL.and takfjno other. DIPIivByV. of MERIT received from the Vienna ExposiWKfor Cans of various Tops and Oils. OLBOPHENIfi BRILLIANT OIL is invaluable to those whn 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 GROOEES & DEALERS. -Si ■ a a H ft. g » ■BH g 0 00. g © m a a-° sb m & a IB ~ s ° 5 s ■ < m .g. • H 6 m S .P" $ H bH 1 A O I„ t 4 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 Sandspit Lighthouses, I have much pleasure in stating' that this OU is superior to anyhitherto 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 reatain, Gentlemen, Tones tally, T. J. BURGESS, Chief Harbo or Matter, Province of Auckland,



AR ~E I V~E D, Per ' Sea Spray/ 33 CASES CANTERBURY CHEESE. T. H. HALL & CO. TO ARRIVE, Per 'Rosebud,' 1,400 SACKS OATS 210 „ BAKER'S FINEST FLOUR ' 45 „ OTAGO OATMEAL 10 „ PEAEL BARLEY 150 „ BRAN. T. H. HALL & CO. Q N SAL E, FINE QUALITY TEAS BAKER'S FINEST FLOTR OTAGO OATMEAL CANTERBURY BUTTER ROLL BACON BRAN BARLEY HOPS MALT. T. H. HALL & CO., Wyndham-street. /COLONIAL MANUFACTURED TWEEDS BOOTS AND SHOES SHEATHING AND ROOFING FELTS. T^ H. HALL & CO. "RYAN, BELL AND CO., GENERAL MERCHANTS, COMMISSI AO "n AGENTS, Vulcan Lane, Auckland. BILL lARD TABL ES, 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 undersi/?ned. 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. m ob ac: c r s. EX AGNES, TROM OAMARU— 25 tons Hay and Barr"s Flour 10 tons Kb Flour. GEO. W. BINNEY. NOW LANDING, from late arrival, anrt fo» sale by t-ie Subscriber:— 40 tons Canterbury G'ro;ro Potatoes, fo- seed 15 ■ ~ TTobart 1 own Grown ~ prime article 200 bags Tariaricn Seed Oats 300 „ Best Feed Oats 30 „ FowlWneat 100 „ Sydney Mpize 20 tons Wood's Flour > , ' 33 kegs Canterbury Butter. LEVI W. EATON. "P DWA RD" W AYT E, Has now received the WHOLE OF HIS SHIPMENTS OS" MAGAZINES FOR 1874, Comprising— All the Year Round, 1874 Cassell's Magazire, 1874 Chamber's Journal. 1874 Family Hert.ld, 1874 Good Words, 1874 Good Words for the Young, 1874 Leisure Hour, 1874 London Journal, 1874 Once a Week, 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 Wcr<?s, 1874 Sunshine, 1874, &c, &c. Amd is now offering them at REDUCED BATES. EDWARD WATTE, IMPORTER OF BOOKS, 100, Queen-strEet. pUBLIO. N* O~T~I"O"E. The Auckland Market Lease will expire on July first. F. FENTON will continue his Great Sale of Groceries ard Provisions to the above date. The Stock at present being of Jess value than £25,000, will be sold at any sacrifice to make a clearance. Tea, 2s ft ; Sugar, irom 3>fd Soap, 6d $) bar; Starch, -4d"s ft Blue, 9d f? ft ; Flour, 2d & ft Sultana Raisins, 6d ft Spice, Id^p-ckage Currants. 6^d $ ft Honey, 7d q-) ft ; Treacle,4 d ft Hops, Is "4 ft ; Pickled Walnuts, 7d Candles, s><rd $ ft ; Sauce, 4>fd Tobacco, 2d $ packet, or 3d $ plug Knife Boards, Cd each Oatmeal, 2}£d by the bag Soap Powder, 6d dozen Jam, 8d tin Prunes, 6d 5$ ft Epsom Salts, 6d 33 dozen packets. A large supply of Butter, Cheese, Hams, Bacon, &c, at very low prices. PEN TON'S CENTRAL STORES, Auckland Market. ■JJEMUS' jgTAR ]gOOT WAREHOUSE, Market Corner, Queen-street. the three "fits" in three fyttes. Fytte Ist— FOOT fitted: If you want a Boot that shall fit just right, Not a bit too loose, nor a bit too tight, Not a bit too strong, nor a bit too light; If you want your foot fitted, give a call At the Stab Boot Mart near the Market Hall. Fyuts 2nd— FANCY fitted: We profess to make a Boot or a Shoe That will wear a long time, and look well too, For we do not think it detrimental To blend both useful and ornamental, Fttte 3rd— FINANCES fitted: This is perhaps the hardest thing of all, But you can't do tetter than give a call; We can " fit" your Feet, and " fit" your Fancies, And will do our best to "fit" Finances. MORAL:— The moral is this: should your friend wish to know When in search of good Boots, the best place to go Please tell him from me, and my words you may trust, J That; for "" Three good Fits" go to HEMUS HE-MTTB-T. _■ jyi-oney. MON.KY TO LETD on firetwdass freehold security, low rates of interest — B. O. Dyer, ShortlaJid-stree OJMiSY To JUJbNi), in large and small sums, « low rates of interest. — 4.pply. KLIOTT MEYER 28, Shortland-street ONJSY TO :L*,Nl> in large or small immt, KtErery low rate of Intenrt.— A?plf to Mk Lalahter. SoUcllor, Hlgb^tnot.



Miscellaneous. CHEAP BOOTS! 'QHEAP gOOTS! I SELLING OFF! TO MAKE BOOM FOR SHIPMENTS TO ARRIVE, . T. ELLISON, BOOT MAKER, Having Removed to Temporary Premises, Opposite the NEW MARKET, Queen-street, | Has determined to Sacrifice Us Large Stock of BOOTS, SHOES, &c, At V3T ENORMOUS REDUC ONS!!!_«a 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 6d per pair. Sk *** Note the Address. \* jg BOOTS! T>OOTS!! S5 GREAT BOOT SALE. A Great Boot Sale has commenced at the Dublin Boot Factory. GARRETT BROS, having a large overstock of English and their own manufacture, they have decided to hold a Olearing-out Sale. The stock will be sold at less than wholesale prices, for cash only. Best Watertights, pegged, 11s 6d, worth 17s Men's Bluchers „ 8s 6d „ 14s Men's Balmorals „ 11s 3d „ 20s Men's Elastic Sides „ 13s „ 22s 50 cases of Ladies' and Children's Sewn and Riveted Boots, also a weekly manufacture of 500 pairs made on the premises, ■will be sold at Prices never before heard of in .Auckland. N.B.—This is a Genuine Sale, and no Puff. GARRETT BROS., Dublin Boot Factory, Wakefield-street. Auckland. T/TIOTOBIA 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. FLO WEE, ROOTS, ANEMONTES, 50 very best-named varieties, 6s per dozen RANUNCULUS, 60 very bestnamed varieties, 5s per dozen. LAWN GRASS SEED, Fine mixture, for Lawns, Croquet Grounds, or Bowling Greens. B. BAIRD, Victoria -street. QOAL AND jOIREWOOD. The undersigned begs to return his thanks to his many customers for their liberal support, and informs them that, in conjunction with his GREY STREET YARD, he has opened a depot in WEST STREET, NEWTON, immediately in rear of Mr. WaddeU's, Baker, where the wants of his customers will be supplied. C. DUCKINFIELD. TO LET, on Lease for three years, an Improved Dairy Farm, two miles from Auckland. Forty acres of good volcanic soil; new, house, a shed, &c., and every modern convenience; securely fenced, and well watered, £120 per annum. For Sale; 6 acres of good Volcanic Land near Mount Eden; all fenced with a stone wall; soil good; suitable for a gentleman's residence, or a market garden. Lowest price, £25 an acre. For Sale, at Morningside, on the Mount Albert Road, a Two-roomed Store, with J£-acre of garden, well planted with fruit trees, good well, etc., etc The Store is doing a good trade, and very suitable for a Butcher. Price, £105. For Sale, a splendid Business Site in Wellesley-, street, next to Mr Hewin's property, three doors from Queen-street, having 63 feet frontage by a depth of 80 feet. Terms to suit purchaser. Plans and estimate of cost for four shops given in with title. For Sale or To Let, at 25s per wee I*,1*, a fine well built .Brick Shop, cemented and thoroughly finished, with five rooms ard hall, standing on four allot ments, with frontages to Great North Road, Cracroft street, and Stanley-street. Price, £1,000. For Sale, Land, Houses, Allotments, &c, &c, in every part of the City and Suburbs. Also, Houses, Land, &c, wanted to buy at good prices. For Sale, four stacks of good Hay— £5 per ton de livered. " R. C. GREENWOOD, House, Land, and General Commission Agent, Market House. > FOR SALE, a comfortable five roomed House, with a four-stalled Stable, and seven allotments of ground ; 15 minutes walk from Queen-street.—Apply B, Star office "TVEVONPORT (North Shore).— -L' To Let, two Houses in excellent localities, containing eight and nine rooms respectively.— Apply R. - and K. Duder, House and Land Agents, Devonport Store. MARKET- HOUSE, Ai/CKLAND. TO BE LET, by private treaty, from Ist July next, all.or any of the Stalls in the Mstrket-House, as also the Yards and Stables. The present occupants will have the preference. All Stalls not let by private . treaty before the Ist of July will be sold by public auction. I For further particulars apply to [ k C. GREENWOOD, Market-home. •



Drapery . ■ jjj O-M O R R O W! :| SPECIAL SALE ov Blankets, Quilts, Sheeting s, Towels, &o . -. . ■ ■ ■ , ' THE QREAT J vJ ; CLEARING-OUT SALE OS1 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 construction of the New Show-rooms, the entire Season's Shipments have been j marked at and below cost price. 8. & 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, • j National Mast, 130 &132, ■ QUEEN-STREET. I ,•'■• .'■-. ':.< T O-M O R R O W SPECIAL SALE OF ' ~' CRIMEAN AND REAL WELSH FLANNELS, WINCEYS,. FRENCH MERINOS, ETC.. "PXCHANGE HOTEL QUEEN-STREET. The undersigned having purchased the above wo known Hotel, desires to inform Ms friends and the' public generally that he intends to keep only the very best of WINES, SPIRITS, BEERS, CORDIALS, &c. EVERY ACCOMMODATION TOR TRAVELLERS. : SPORTING MEN ! Can here obtain the very latest information respecting ■ Racing and other Sports in New Zealand and the Australasian Colonies. THE BILLIARD BOOM Will be Refitted, and' Lovers of this truly Noble Game will receive every attention. The Latest numbers of the Australasian, Town and Country, Sporting and Dramatic, Bell's Life, Punch, and daily papers always on file. JOSEPH ELLIS, Proprietor. tdilliakds ! "oilliaeds ! occidental" hotel. * \ Under the new Proprietorship the' BLLLIARDi SALOON1 is to be made a feature of the estabhsh-F ment. The table —oneof Alcock's best—will be care- v: 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. BUKT ON, Proprietor. rriELEGRAM BOOKS. TELEGRAM BOOKS containing wo hundred each, may be obtained at the Stab office. A GOODS TEAIN will leave Ajick- * land for Mercer on THURSDAY Morning, returning same day. ■ By order. A. V. MACDONALD, General Manager. A UCKLAND & MERCER RAILWAY. . TIME TABLE. WEEK DAYS.—Down Tbaiks. 3 5 7 9 II 13 15 a.m. a.m a.m. p.m p.m p.m p m' Auckland, dep. .. 7.15 0.20 1i.101.50 3404.45 15 Newmarket.. .. 7.259 30U.-202. 03.504.145 25 | PenroseJunction 7.399.4411.342.144. 44.285*39 Onehunga, ar. .. 7.489.5211.422.224.12 .. 5.47 Otahuhu .. .. 7.51 .. .■ 4.40 Papatoitoi 8. 1 4.60 ~ Papakura .. .. 8.31 5.20 Drury .. .. 8.40 .. .. .. .. 5.29 Pukekohe . .. 9.16 6. 5 .'. ■Mercer, ar 10. 5.. 6.54 3*.'.',' I Up Trains . 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 leT a.m. a.m a.m. a.m. p.m. pm p.m. p.m. i Mercer, dep .. .. 7.15 .. .' .. .. 41 4 Pukekohe 8. 5 .. .. .'.'.'. 4*54.; Drury .. .. .. 840 5*29 ' Papatura .. ./ .. 8.50 .. .. .. .. 5.39 Papatoitoi.. ... .. 9.22 .. . .. '. 6*ll Otahuhu 9.32 6 21 Onehunga,d 7.30i8.30 .. 10.1512 30 3.0 420 624 • Pn. June, ar *7.38 8.3819.4410 2312.38 3. 8 *4.28 t6 38 Newmarket .. 8.53 9.59 10.3812.53 3.23 4436 48 Auckland.ar '.. 9. 210. 810.47 1. 2 3.82 4.52 6.5T * Change tort Mercer, t Change for Oneh«nga. SUNDAYS.—Down Tbaths. _ ._ ___ __ ___ .._ a.m. p,m. p m. Auckland .." .. .. 9.25 2.30 445 •'* Newmarket 9.36 2.40 4 55 Remuera .. .. ~ 9.40 2.45 6* Ellerslie 9.45 2.50 5.5 Penrose Junction, .. 9.49 2 54 5 P OneKtuiga, ~. .. .. 9.57 3.2- ■ sllf Up Teaiks. . ~ : , _ _ __ a.m. p.m. p.m. , Onehunga .. ... 10.16 3.30 5.30. Penrose Junction.. .. 10.24 8.38 5.38 Ellerslie .. .. .. 10.28 8.42 5.42 Remuera 10.35 3.49 5:49 ,jj ■-■"■■' Newmarket .. .. 10 33 • 8.52 5.52 W& Auckland .. .. .. 10.48 4. 3 6.' 2 '"' JS- To ensure dispatch, Parcels shonld be booked tep^^^ minutes before the starting of eacn train. -*r ->•■ Trains call at intermediate stations., V?^ / I By order, untiiiurtner notice.* ' t, /' A. V; M ACDONALI,. / General Mana, '/ Pnbllo Workß, Anck and, \. J