The Evening Star.

Vol. VI.—No. 1,617.]

Auckland, N.Z., TUESDAY, APRIL 20, 1875.

I Price : ONE PENNY.



Shinrigg. l*k|k A USTEALASIAN a^^^^v ■■"*>- STEAM NAVIGATION Td|^|i>CO¥PAjrY'S FIRST-CLASS Tl^fessa^i* STEAMERS. EOiC SYDNEY, MELBOURNE, AND ALL QUEENSLAND POETS ; ALSO, THE PALMER RIVER GOLDFIELDS. The Splendid Mail Steamship MACGREGOR, 3,500 tons, H. Grainger, Commander, expected on ok about Sunday, the 25th April, will leave as above HOC hours after arrival. For freight or passage, and all particulars, apply to H. M. JERVIS, . Agent. V^Jk OVERLAND MAIL -aJKoIOR^s. ROUTE TO EUROPE VIA IJ 3gffiJBSj I fIS2»*HONOLULU > SAN FRANCISCO. WBSim®i3Ss& ANI) MEW YORK. [The Australasian Steam Navigation Coinpanv under Contract with the Governments of New South Wales and New Zealand, for Conveyance of Her I Majesty's Mail.] The Splendid Steamship i , rnn CITY OF MELBOURNE ! 3,500 tons, J. W. Beoto, Commander ifannointed ! D*.Y, 14th May prox. Por freight or passage and all particulars apply to I H. M. JERVIS, ! .. Agent. I -jk^. WOR WANGAREI JL HEAD <, I! AM OF ISL 4.S DS, WANGAi<OA '&MO^CONDI. The new steamer lONA Will leave as above every MONDAY, at 5 p m. CRUICKSHANK & CO., 16, Queen-street, Auckland " "' U "'' April 1, 1875. l-'kgk "MEW ZEALAND *SJ(iM\ "*"^ STEAM SHIPPING COM- J____l^m[4&^____P* PANY (LIMITED.) Vmm CiV'^S^ • Fob Nsrw Plymouth, Nelson, Picton, Welling £?*[', - Lyttelton, and Otago ; transhipping at Wellington for Wanganui, Napier, and Poverty Bay ; and at Nelson for Westport, Greymouth ana. Hokitika. [Passiqjgers Booked Through to Melbourne.] The, s.s. TARANAKI Is 'Appointed to leave Onehunga Wharf on Sunday nf«t, the 25th instant, at 11 a.m (subject however to attention for the San Francisco mail). For freight or passage apply to W. F. WHEELER, Auckland. £% ay ,„ 4- Ba£N*S Onehunga. Offices—Hobson's Buildings, Shortlard-s-reet. if|s TVTOTIUE TO CONSIGNEES OE BARQUE MEDORA. S^^2:J^,K Please to present Bills of Lading for mraiMnw endorsement to R. Arthur, without whose order no Cargo will be delivered. Any Cargo impeding the discharging, will be Stored at Con signees risk and expense, iv terms of Bill of Lading. R. ARTHUR, Agent. T«0 CAPTAINS AND OWNERS OF VESSELS. BALLIN BROS, beg to call the attention of the Captains, Owners, and Providores of vessels to the superior quality of iErated Waters, Cordials, &c, manufactured by them. Having always a large stock in hand, they are in a position to execute all orders •with despatch. Warranted to' keep for any length of time, and in any climate. BALLIN BROS., Upper Queen-street. Bottles Bought For Sale. ~ ~ EOR SAL W, a well-watered Farm of ?5 acre=«. 60 acres in gr^ss ; good house end otberfimpr&vemcnts ; first-c!&s3 position on the Great South Road. Jiasy terms if required.—Apply to Samuel Wells, Estate Agent, 129 Queen-street. Tjl O R SALE. A Rosewqod Piano, by Bord of Paris, will be sold Under cost to close consignment. R. BAIRD, •■' Victoria-street. TO FARMERS—For Sale, in the East Taniaki, a choice Farm of 140 acres, all in grass. A large portion of the Land is Volcanic soil; Pri;e, £9 los per acre. This Farm is only 12 miles from Auckland on a good road. J. M. LENNOX, . . Estate Agent, Auckland. FOR IMMEDIATE SALE, two, new and well-flnithed Cottages in the heart of the City The Cottages are well-built, have biick basements, and are now let for 17s per week each. Freehold aliottoent, 60 x 200, and excellent well of wa»er. Price £900 tin two; half of the money can remain at 8 percent if required. > J. M. LENNOX, Estate Agent, Auckland. * • ■ FOR SALE, in Brookville, a com fortable Four-roomed House, with freehold allotment 46 x 87. Price, £150. J. M. LENNOX, Estate Agent, Queen-street. FOR SALE, a Bargain, in Ponsonby, a fine Building Site in John-street, 120 x 120. Price, £35. J. M. LENNOX. FOR SALE, at Mount Koskill, 40 acres ot fine Volcanic Land, partly cleaned, and a small house built upon it. There is a good run for cattle adjoining. Price, £600. This Farm can be sold in smaller lota to suit purchasers. J. M. LENNOX, Estate Agent, Auckland, FOR SALE, in 'the rising district of Ngaroto, Waikato,- a choice unimproved Farm ot 350 acres. This Farm is situated within two miles of the proposed railway, ard about the same distance from a School-house. Price, £3 10s per acre. J. M. LENNOX, Estate Agent, Queen-street. TO WORKING MEN.—I have several good Freehold Cottages For Sale within a short distance of Qneen-street, at prices raDging from £120-to £200. One-half of the money can remain on mortgage. J. M. LENNOX, Estate Agent, Queen-street. FOR SALE, OR TO LET OST LEASE, The Villa Residence now in the occupation of Mr E. G. Smith, Paget-street, PonsoDby, consisting of eight rooms, all in good repair. A neat well-kept Flower Garden. The House commands a splendid view or Auckland and the Harbour. For terms, &c„ apply to GEO. W. BINNEY. FOR SALE, at Mount Albert, 18 acres very good land (no stones), all fenced and good House. Price, £450. ' For Bale, a 4-ton Yacht, topmast, rig, spars, oars sails, Ac, complete, half deck, in good reDair' Cheap for £19, v 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, fencecl afid planted with trees, at Mount Eden Price, £112 A choice Block of fine Land at Hokiinga, con taining 900 acres, nearly surrounded by water; price, £200. Half the money can remain on mortgage for three years. T?»o large Allotments on the Epsom and Onehunga ■ad, 60 feet by 300 A bargain. A^ut 100 acres good Land, near the Station, —-—-uij ura Valley, will be sold cheap. | Ar Potatoes, Onions, Farm Produce, &c, &c, at Lowest Prices. For Sale, a Pony Basket Carriage. Also, several good Hack and Harness Horses. R. C. GREENWOOD, , 1 ■■'■■'■'.. ■ General Commission-Agent, Market House, i



I BterSmf-s Cards. ]g OOKS BOUND PAPER RULED, LEDGERS MANUFACTURED AND MACHINE NUMBERING, At WM. LEYS, (Next door above Evening Star.) EVANS ~^~Z~JrMTB~BZA, photographers, 196, Queen-street, Auckland, Next Auckland Savings Bank. ITS'" Attention is respeetfi:llv invited to our Card, Cabinet, and Full-Plntf; Size Portraits. AB EKDE EN BOOT- FACTORY, Dukhaii-htreet. A Large Stork of Men's, Women's and Children's Boots and Shoes always in stock. Sole Manufac turers of the Si arc.less Watertight, specially adapted for the Ohinemuri and Thames trade. BLACK & CO. "TO i & M M te & 0 O -H. Whefcsssie, Shlnpln^, ,wfl Family Butcher Queen streoi, come: oi Burfcam street, Aael and. Potjitry oJ all Idaix <ir*3s«jd to order. Prime Smoked Tongues, Rome-cured Bacon. Corned Boof on »a!e Ir. large K.B.—-Dealers in Game. Live Pheasants Jcrwaro«d to all parts oithe Colony upon rocalvv oi order. S'ftrciiios suited on in town 0.. uuburbs. T AMES BUTOHBB, W CARTER, CONTRACTOR, ie Goods Cleared and Delivered from Ships'side on PHOKTPST NO'IOK. BAL ti AST St.) PP LI SD. KewoASTlb and Bay or Island Coals. AISO, Firewood, cut or uncat. at REASONABLE RATES. pOKTLAN D CEMENT. 300 casks Portland Cement 6000 Fire Bricks, Fire Tiles Fire Clay and Plaster of Paris. KEANE & JENKINSON, Victor i a-strbet East. ".y Ia A jj OIM AE, -t*JL TEACHER OF MUSIC, Waterloo Quadrant, Opposite Government House. WARNOCK BROTHERS, V V SOAP & CANDLE MANUFACTURERS, Richmond, C.?x's Crkkk. Office —■ Durham-atreot. Auckland. I 0 A M> ft Q W 9 ft* * Hft'jur* aa<£ LanS Agent, Rent and Debt Colloctov, Stichbuxy's BrAidiasK, Quewi street. #4 Fo B & £ A&a EB. "Ml FREEM.AN'B BAY SOAP * CAHLDJS WORKS. Cash Buyers of Tallow. fA card j OA M U B Ii W E L L 8 O House, Lund, and Commission Agoitt, Collector of Rents, Debio, Highway Rates, -Be Loans arranged. Office: 129, Queen street (throe doors below the Union Br nk. 1 I U H A .1 G, '$ ft FORWARDING AGENT, Wholesale Mid B.etailCosl and Firewood Merchant, eke— On Sale, Newcastle and Wangarei Coal, Ti-tsee Firewood (cut end uncut), Tanks, Charcoal, Ballast, Hobart Town Palinga. Sacks for sale. Fort-street, Auckland. ' QIT 1' BAK EE V AND STEAM BISCUIT MANUFACTORY, hobsok-stbeet. loisiko akd Ground Sugar Always ow Habto W. R. WADDELL. XA7 PB.ILL 1P PB & SOW, 7* « OIL, COLOR, and GLASS MERCHANTS, Importers ot Papsrhanfrings, Scrim, Paints, Oils, Turpentine, Colors. Varnishes, French Polish, Gold Laaf, Artists' Colors aud Brushes, Plate, Sheet, Crown, Ornamental, and Photographic Glass, Picture Frame and Tapestry Mouldings, Clock and Compare Glasses, Glazed ash Doors, cc. Glass cut to 2* ,anS earsfuKy pacfted. 12, Wyndham jtepet. \fOTIOE OF B. CROCKER, respectfully informs his numerous friends, customers, and the general public, that he has reiuored his Boot Manufactory to those premises immediately opposite Messrs Holland und Butler's. Victoria-)treet, fotmt rly ( coupled by Mr Johnstone, whose stock Mr CROCKER has purchased. He will as usual, carry on his business, and to any who may not have favoured him with a turn, he onb elicits a single trial, when he is sure it will be epeated —B. CROCKER. yp R. '6 X X SH JX E X fV » BUILDER, CARPENTER, and _ JOINER "Vulcan Lake, AND FORT-STRXET. B'&op Fronts, Office Fittings, and ftLH branches ot the building trade executed. "OOSTESI BONE 8! BOHsl 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. CHARLES BLOM FIELD, HOUSE AND SIGN PAINTER, Is prepared to undertake every description of Plain and Ornamental Writing, Gilding, Graining, Marbling, Co'ouring, Painting, and Paperhanging, &c, &c. Ponsonby Eoad, Newton. Orders may be left at the offices of F. G. Ewington, J, Carson, or Samuel Wells, Queen street. \\JD R. ATWABD'J VT , AP BEDDING FURNIT RE, & FONERAL FURNISHING | WAREHOUBB. I WYNDHAM S2REET, I (Next to Queen-street Corner). a Residence and Sbbp, corner of Pitt and Grey-1 I streets. aafggpt ißQa*mmcmamß*B!*Bmß*mimamamtmmmmmi)mmmmmmmmmm | & J. rOP PE % MILLJRB, Freeman's Bay SfSAM Mills, AND No 8, WER Q KN ST BERT, Whari Atro m>. JJ E N TIB ii r-' MR. T. TEA FOED, SURGEON DENTIST, WAK3FIELD STREKT, &jt!iac!al Tcetlk, from One to » Wull Set, !n Gold or Valcanito, fILAEKB BEOTH ER S, \J (LATE CROMBIE:S) ROYAL PINE ART PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERIES, 1 ' (Opp -KCB Union Bank), QUEEN STREET, AUCKLAND. First-class Portraits from C.D.V. to Life Size, Moderate Prices. Children's Portra taken'instantaneously. Money- M^ONBYI?O~LE h'D on first-class freehold security, at low rates of interest. — R. C. Dyer, Shortland-stree I^TUJSTET TO L&tfD, in large and ***• small suras, »■ low rates of interest.—Apply EIiIOTT MEYER Solicitor, 28, Shortlaud-street. MONET TO LiiNjD in large or small sums, atfvery low rate of interest.— Apply to MrLafafhler, Solicitor, Hl«b-ttrMt.



Bssßinesß Cards. T ~~P A L M E B, °A • ENGINEER, GASFITTER, PLUMBER, &c , Three doors from Royal Mail Hotel, Victoria-street. Estimates furnished on lowest terms for Gas fitting. Iron-roofing, Spouting, and Pumps, in every branch of the trade. J FRIAR CLARKE, ESTATE AND MINING AGENT, No. 21, Insurance Buildings, Auckland. A LFR E D ALE V, .OL (From Messrs Ridley and Hen's, London), j PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER, AND ' JEWELLER, ETC., Informs the public and his friends that he has REMOVED NEW rII °E M I S E S, Cpposite thk New Makkjst, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. RP. W E B S T E R, * WholfsAlk A»D En.l'AlL SADDLER Aivx) HARNESS MAKER, j 133, Quk£N-strket. Auckland, (Next the Union Bunlv). JQ EVI TT, GU& -MAKES 244, QUEEN-STREET. Always in Stock-Best brands Gunpowder, &c. Blasting Powrier, and Fuze, Shooting and Fishing Tackle J. 0. PELHAM'S JJ ADDER & JJARBOW JC ACTORY, 49, VICTOSfA-STBEET. E.VKRY DHKCRirTION OV Ladders, Barrows, and Steps, on hand, made to order, or lent on hire. TyfJa ifAULßiJixi, aoiftj uontnctoz tc JJLH- the City Council for the Emptying of Earth- Olosets, Privy Boxes.- Cesspits, &c, is prepared to at tend punctually to all requests regarding tho ab<j*s ( Persons desiring to have the said places attended to, either weekly, fortnightly, ov ot.'iorwJso, can have tho same done by leaving a notice either verbal or written with the Inspector of Nuisances, City Council Office Queen-street p 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 tlie 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 por Medical Certificate received. It is cheaper than any other Tomato Sauce used. G. COTTIS, Parnell. HIPS! WHIPS! WhTPSI AT WHOLESALE PRICES. The Undeis'gned has now on hand by far tlie best largest, cheapest, and mtist varied Stock of tho above in the province, which he is no* 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, Combs, Brushes, Kneecaps, India-rubber and other Fetlock Boots, Headstalls,! Girths, Fancy Bits. SiDgle and Pouble Greyhound Starters, Ladies' and Gent's Patent Safety Htirrups, &c, all of which will be sold at the lowest prices FOR CASE. Every description ot Harness, Pack Saddles, &0., made on the premises by experienced workmen on the shortest notice. Repairs executed pronmtly and at reasonable rates. Sole agent for Elliman's celebrated Royal Embroca 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. * IMPORTER, 154, QUEEN-STEEET. TpX PI RAT lON OF LEASE. ~;/;;:_.. {CR AN WELL AND.CO. f A7fA.... Are Selling Off FURNI T U R E, At Wholesale Prices.



TTOLLAND & BUTLER, TO THEIR FRIENDS AND TEE PUBLIC. We cannot"allow the present season to pass without returning you our sincere thanks for the very liberal patronage y> bestowed upon us during the two and a-half yeu-.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. i By the ' Anazi' we have Just Received £)0 BALES/I CaSES 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 quaUty. 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 iv the Painting Trade can be had at HOLLAND & BUTLER'S, Oil, Colour, and Glass Merchants, Picture-Frame Makers, &c, 28 & 30, VICTORIA-STREET, AUCKLAND, A few steps from Union Bank. NEHUNGA 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. 4 p.m. 2 p.m. . 5 p.m. 4 p.m. ♦ ■ '6 p.m. &;■!. .ifi Saturday nights. '--" 6.80 p.m. 11.30 p.m.



Kerosene. ' OLEOPHENE BRILLIANT OIL Is now universally recognized as the best Burning OH which can be made. Recommended by tho 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 of a Kerosene accident. Ask for r.LKOPHBNE BRILLI ANT OlL.and takbno other. DIPLOMA of MERIT received from the Vienna Exposition for Cans of various Tops and Oils. OLEOPHENE BRILLIANT OIL is invaluable 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 GROCERS & DEALERS. 6 d* o o W . « Eh ft ° W S © *« 1 O _* 3 ° < _ [ . 3 as ■ BH go **•* % « CSS }B © »-l H g p, o g w w&a I h mHZ " H *g"_. ft Q h 5 «. ™ a m*o c m o M S P « $ H o •w 2 <^ o « w m 0M p



Mareftandigfi. T 0 ARRIVE, PER THE 'FAIKLIE,' NOW DUE: 32 TONS BAKER'S FINEST FLOUR i 8 TONS BAKER'S FINEST I , FLOUR, in 50s and 100s TO ARRIVE PER THE « AGNES :' 30 TONS FINEST OAMARU I FLOUR. I T. H. HALL & CO. r\ N SALE, A SHIPMENT OF HIGH- CLASS TEAS , In Half-chests, Chests, and Boxes OATMEAL ; PEARL BARLEY SHARPS BARLEY MEAL. T. H. HALL & CO. SUPERIOR 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. "O VAN, BELL AND CO./ GENERAL MERCHANTS, AND COMMISSION AGENTS, Vulcan La.ne, 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 qi's. Hennessy's Brandy, Goneva Rum, &c. NOW LAND NG, ex Helena, from lyttelton. and For tale by tbe Subscriber:— 500 bags Prime Canterbury Oats 100 bags Tartanea Seed Oats 60 bags Rye Grass Seed 10 kegs Canterbury Butter 1 ton Canterbury Cheese j Also, hourly expected per Medora— Wood's Flour, in sacks, hundreds and fifties, Bran, Sharps, &c, &c. LEVI W. EATON. April 15, 1875. A UTUMN AND WINTER. AA. 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. Tjl D W A~R~D wayte, Has now received the WHOLE OF HIS SHIPMENTS OF MAGAZINES FOR 1874, Comprising — All the Year Round, 1874 Cassell's Magazine, 1874 Chamber's Journal 1874 Family Herald, 1874 G. sd Words. 1874 Good Words for the Young, 1874 Leisure Hour, 1874 London Journal 1874 Once a Week, 1874 Sunday at Home, 1874 Sunday Mazaztne 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, 1&74 Kind Words. 1874 Sunshine, 1874, &c, &c. And Is now offering them at REDUCED RATES. EDWARD WAYTE, IMPORTE OOKS, 100, Queen-street. i i "ii. ~*—— ___________ Election Notices. JILECTION NOTICE. DECLARATION OP THE POLL. I hereby give notice that the Declaration of the Poll for the Electoral District of Auckland City West, for the House of Representatives, will take place at 12 o'clock noon on Thursday, the 22nd April, at the Polling Place, Young Men's Christian Association Building, Wellesley-street. S. Y. COLLINS, Substitute for Returning Officer. Auckland, 19th April, 1875. , "PILECTION NOTICE.' DECLARATION OE THE POLL. I hereby give notice that the Declaration of the Poll for the Electoral District of Auckland City East, for the Provincial Council, will take place at 2 o'clock p.m. on Thursday, the 22nd April, at the Polling Place, Mechanics' Institute. S. Y. COLLINS, Substitute for Returning Officer. • Auckland, 10th April, 1875.



Miscellaneous. "toTOTICE OE REMOVAL. W. PHILLIPPS & RON Beg to tender their thanks to their FriemW aud the Public generally for the patronage received by them dury the last 21 years, aud have great pleasure in informing them, in consequence of their require 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 Colourman's Goods, of which they have just received, and are continually in receipt of large shipments, viz. :— POLISHED PLATE GLASS from 144 x 96, Rough do, Ornamental and Sheet of all sizes, Photographers' Glassware, and Deck Lights. GLASS SHADES of all sizes, Oils, White Lead, Paints. Colours, Varnishes. Brushes, Ironmongery, and all trade sundries, Patent Silicate, Anticorrosive ancl 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 tho most fastidious buyer can be satisfied. Calico, Scrim, and Hessian, for lining purposes, of every quality. GILT MOULDING for Boom 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 tho most eminent artists, in cluding 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, 95 and 97, Queen - street. T M. McLAC HLA N, «l • 218, QUEEN-STREET, Has Just Opened, ex Dilharree, "Warwick, India, &c, A CHOICE ASSORTMENT OF GOODS FOR THE COMING SEASON. THE Mil JNERY, MANCHESTER, AND DRESS DEPARTMENTS, WILL EE POUND REPLETE WITH ALL THE NOVELTIES OF THE SEASON. The following Specialties are worthy the attention of Ladies:— Whalebone Stay-fasteners, guaranteed not to break. Coats' Coloured Machine Cotton, guaranteed not to twist or break in using. Ladies' Zanella Cloth Umbrellas, with Satin Borders ; will wear better than Silk. Girls' Kid Gloves, good and cheap. j Dress Whalebone in sets, obviates the necessity for cutting and shaping. n H E A P BOOTS! oar C TIEAP B 00TS! SELLING OFF! TO make room for SHIPMENTS TO ARRIVE. ! T. ELLISON, B O O T M A KE R, At the Temporary Premises, Opposite the NEW MARKET, Queen-street, Has determined to Sacrifice his Large Stock of BOOTS, SHOES, &c, At S3?" ENORMOUS REDUCTIONS!!! _____^ To make room for Further Shipments. S %* Note the Address. %* g DISSOLUTION OE partnership. The Partnership hitherto existing between the un dersigned "C. Marks & Co," has this day been Dissolved by mutual consent. The Auckland and Shortland Business will in future be carried on by Charles Marks, and that at Grahamstown by Daniel McLeay. CHARLES MARKS, DANIEL McLEAY. Witness— | J. A. Millar, . , Solicitor, Grahamstown. Grahamstown, April 16,1875, Education. AUCKLAND COLLEGE AND GRAM- \ MAR SCHOOL. The Second Quarter will begin on Friday, 23rd instant. FARQUHAR MACRAE, Head Master. A VCKLAND MODEL TRAINING SCHOOL, CHORAL HALL, SYMONDS-STREET. JOSIAH MARTIN, Head Master. ' Commerce, Science, and Manufactures, Mr J. Martin. Literature, Classics, and Mathematics, French, Music, and Drawing, Rev. E. Brovpne. THE SECOND QUARTER WILL COMMENCE ON MONDAY, sth APRIL. THIS INSTITUTION CONSISTS OF ELEMENTARY AND SENIOR SCHOOLS WITH ADVANCED i CLASSES. ' The Course op Instruction includes, in addition to the ordinary School Course: Commercial Practice and Correspondence; Industrial History, Trade, aud Natural Products; Mechanics and Manufactures; Drawing and Design; Vocal Music; Political Economy, and the Laws of Health; with Advanced Classes In Book-keeping and Mercantile Accounts; A gricultural and Practical Chemistry; Economic Botany and Geology; Practical Mechanics; Architectural Drawing ; Civil Engineering; Mining and Surveying; Physical Science ; Mathematics ; Classics and Moderr Languages. The Schools are fitted u t with a Museum of Natural Productions and Mar.ufa 'ures, and with the best description of Modern Euucational and Scientific apparatus and appliancesj Pupils are specially prepared for the Examinations of the Civil Service and the Telegraph Department. Fees (Quarterly, payable in advance): Elementary One Guinea. Senior. , Two Guineas. Advanced...... Three Guineaa.



Drapery. XS7 E L L W~6 R T H V OF INSPECTION THE NEW IMPORTATIONS, AT S. & J. R. VAILE'S. BOYS' AND YOUTHS' OVERCOATS, In Oxford Mixtures. BOYS' AND YOUTHS' SUITES In Superior Daik Silk Mixtures, Diagonals, and Dark Venetians. VERY CHOICE GOODS. BOYS' AND YOUTHS' HOSIERY AND SHIRTS, quite new. BOYS' AND YOUTHS' HATS In all the New Shapes, Soft and Stiff Felts. V7Z?~ Well worthy of Inspection— THE NEW IMPORTATIONS, • XST At S. & J. R. VAILE'S. MEN'S CLOTHING SPECIAL ! ! ! OUR 40.3. SILK MIXED PAGET COAT Is equal in Quality, Style, and Fit to anything you can get made for £3 10s. OUR TROUSERS AND VEST OF REAL GEELONG TWEED, At 335., Iv Choice Colors, DeCeF Competition OUR DOUBLE-BREASTED BLACK CLOTH VEST, At Bs. 6cl, Is a Special Good Line ! S. & J. R. V A I L E. IN TROUSERS AND VESTS, DOUBLE AND SINGLE-BREASTED, We have a Very Large Assortment in Prices From 18s. 6d. to 40s. The Patterns are all good, and the cut undeniably First rate, B3T At 5..& J. R. VAILE'S. ____ WORKING MEN'S CLOTHING, Scotch and Fancy Twill Shirts, Moi 9 Trousers, Flax Shirts, Under Flannells and Drawers, of our own make, at prices most reasonable. S. & J. R. V A L E. "TVT O T I C E. PEARSE'S GREAT SALE OF DRAPERY, FOR ONE MONTH. . CLEARING OUT THE WHOLE STOCK Ar a GREAT SACRIFICE, CONSISTING! OF— . New Winter Goods, Winceys, Flannels, Blankets, Bed Tick, Sheetings, Counterpanes, Calicoes, Long Curtainß, Shawls, Dresses, Hosiery, Gloves, Lace, Ribbons, Velvets, Ruffles, Straw Hats, Feathers, Flowers, Stags, Shirts, Ties, Collars, Belts, Braces, Silk Umbrellas, &c, &c. %* Customers taking quantities will be de alt with most liberally, as the Cheap Sale is perfectly genuine and under COST PRICE. "DANK OP NEW ZEALAND. Notice is hereby given that the HALF-YEARLY GENERAL MEETING of the Pioprietors of this Bank will be held in the Banking-house, in Auck land, on THURSDAY, the 29th day of April next, at noon, for the purpose of receiving the Report of the Directors for the Half-year ending 31st instant, and for any other business that may be brought before the meeting. By order of the Board of Directors. D. L. MURDOCH, Inspector. Auckland, 30th March. 1875. ON v../B ALE By the Undersigned:— Ex Otago, from Melbourne SUGAR From the Yarraville Refinery. G 0 L.D.E N S V R U P From the Yarraville Refinery. GEO. W. BINNEY. FLOWER SEEDS!!! Direct from Paris bx Pos^. Having proved the superiority in growth of Con^ ■ tin^ntal Grown Flower Seeds, I have at considerable esapense imported a ' ■ VfcRY FINE COLLECTION by mail, thereby Insuring greatest despatch and care, < and consequently more certainty of growth R. Baird, Victoria-street. EL 0 W eTT~" ROOTS, . From Holland Direct. 50 '^NSS™ 88 RANUNCULUS, 5s per dozen. uv VARIETIES ANEMONIES, 6s per dozen. • Also, daily expected— A Shipment of Hyacinths, Tulips, Crocus Ixias, Iris, Deilytris Spectabilis, &c, &c. R. BAIRD, Victoria Seed Stores. T)EVONPORT, NORTH SHORE. For Lease, for five years, 40 acres of Land ancl Orchard, near Flagstaff Hill, on easy terms. Particulars from i SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, | Land Agents, Fort-street;