The Evening Star.

Vol. VI.--NO. 1,710.]

Auckland, N.Z., WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 11, 1875

LPrice : ONE PENNY.



Shipping. VJvA. IVfAIL LINE ACRO '^m^^^i-YX THE PACIFIC. THE AUSTRALASIAN STEAM NAVIGATION C( TIME TABLE BETWEEN Australia, New Zealand, & Californ .AS! 8 °f th, e C°mpany leave Auckland, call at^Honolulu, and return from San Francisco, LEAVES AUCKLAND. LEAVES gAX FRAKOIgcc Cyphrenes Aug. 6 Macareeor iT Cay of Melbourne Spt. 3 Mikado" [_ lJ \f^/S° T i Cyphrenes.C.\\\\'Sept aEkado oct- 29 CityofMelbouri,;Oct Maegi-egor Nov. A tram leaves San Francisco for New York dai with branch lines through, the States; and dowct .steamers leave the latter city daily for England tl affording a speedy and enjoyable trip to Europe Fr_ncisca erSal CUS°. booked to Honolulu _nd S Early application is necessary to secure passages For all further particulars apply to d' s,^es- JOHN REID, Agent for A.S.N. Company, Commerce-st., Auckland. H*Vj_k TJEGULARMONTHL ■_st\lK_^_^ m S TEAM OOMMUNICATTC '■tfEffIjyJSrTBETWEEN AUCKLAND, SYDNE '_B_____Mt»AND MELBOURNE. The fast and favourite s.s. HERO, Captain Logan, may be expected here again aboi the 2nd of September. s ° She wiU leave for Sydney and Melbourne th_< days after arrival. _~ BoT freight or passage apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO., 16, Queen-street, Auckland gents. August 6, 1875. ' jl^A. "J7OR TARANAKI sß_^P^% JL NELSON, PICTON, WEI OTAGO° N LYTTEI' TON ' ANI [Booking through to Melbourne, Greymouth and HokitikaJ ' FRIDAY, 13th AUGUST. The Union Steam Shipping Company's magnificen: new Steamer HAWEA, Captain Wh___br, will leave Onehunga Wharf a1 dayhght, and the Anchorage at 3 p.m. on FRIDAY 13th instant The steamer Tarn o' Shanterwill convey passenirerE from the Wharf on arrival of 1.50 p.m train 21st—TAUPO, as above. 30th--HAWEA, as above. For freight or passage apply to HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, 25, Queen-street. 4*k*. TyEW ZEALAND _Sf_KM. --^ STEAM SHIPPING COM jjjfflTlff' fef* PANY (LIMITED.) Fob New Plymouth, Nelson, Picton, Welling ton, Lyttelton, and Otago; transhipping at Weßington for Wanganui, Napiee, and Povkrty Bay ; and at Nelson for Westpobt, Geeymotjth, and Hokitdca. [Passbngebs Booked Thbough to Melbodbne.] The s.s. P H (E B E Will leave the Manukau as above immediately after arrival in Auckland of R.M.S Macgregor. AUGUST TIME-TABLE. 21st—s.s. TARANAKI ) 26th—s.s. WELLINGTON jas-bove For freight or passage apply to W. F. WHEELER, Auckland. Or, A. BARN ES, Onehunga. Offices: Hobson's Buildings, Shortland-street. NEW ZEALAND STEAM SHIPPING COMPANY (LIMITED). NOTICE TO PASSENGERS. ' i"k __ THROUGH Passengers travelling l^-^^Bk by this Company will for the future aJ_^BKb^^_ be aUowccl to remain at intermediate jttrißd«Rg*'ports, proceeding by followmg R. S. LEDGER, . Manager. * «_, m TT 0R SALE on HIRE. ____^t-. •*- -NEW SCREW STEAM BR, lffiiM. 65 feet keel, 8 feet 6 inches beam. '_P^^^^iv * ,eet 6 i-ches deptn of hold, ca «MH-nG_BSH? pable of carrying fifty passengers, and about ten tons cargo. Steams ten miles an hour on very smaU consumption of coal —For fnrther par ticulars apply to , _, M. NICCOL. Auckland, August 7, 75. TTOR SALE, the fine jgEgSi^ -»- Clipper Barque STAG, 335 tons _MCTy-^i|g^ register, Al at Lloyds. Vessel now _lE___B_t__ lying at A.S.P. Co.'s wharf. Inspect ion invited. For further particulars, apply to D. H. McKenzie, Custom-house-street; or to the Master atWaitemata HoteL :_^ i^ J^OR HOKIANGA. The Schooner <__■___» QUEEN T. Jones, Master, will sal] as above THIS DAY, 11th inst. For freight, &c, apply to ■ M. NICCOL, _ -______§______: O N: SALE, BY THE UNDERSIGNED, Ex Flirt, Hero, and lata arrivals— 40 KEGS SYDNEY, CANTERBURY, AND NELSON BUTTER 22 CASES PRIME CANTERBURY CHEESE 10 CASES PRIME CANTERBURY BACON, ROLLS AND SIDES 15 BALES NELSON HOPS. T. H. BALL & CO. O A T ~~S. 1,500 SACKS HEAVY FEED AND OTHER OATS. T. H. HALL & CO. J 1 L O U R. BAKER'S FINEST FLOUR, in sacks >> 9, k in bags BEST OTAGO OATMEAL. T. H. HALL & CO. _ a. HALF-CHESTS AND BOXES OF < CHOICE QUALITY. T. H. HALL & CO. QOLONIAL TWEEDS BOOTS, SHOES, AND LEATHER SHEATHING AND ROOFING FELT NON-CONDUCTING HAIR FELT. T. H. HALL & CO jWykdham-street. UIRMINGHAM PORK PIE •*-* ESTABLISHMENT. C. MECKIFF & CO., PORK BUT C Her S, Above Mr. Watts, Chemist, Symonds-street. Shon Z dtl£ lonTfelt want of a Good Pork CZt!Srt o._t &Co. have commenced __uV^wi^ ?^- to the Public fresh supplies *% niSi^SJfS* dei lcacle8 in the above line .t 9 _,ptS_tto_, Coa°h or Carrier wiU meet with



ss r ~c a n so 5 *■» n House and Land Agent, Rent and Del Collector, Stichbury's Buildings, Queen-street. o.'s Q E O R G E A X E R g *-* FREEMAN'S BAY SOAP AND CANDLE WORKS. IA o^~ Cash Buyers of Tallow. WarnoceTbeothers SOAP & CANDLE MANUFACTURERS, as Richmond, Cox's Ckkek. I Office—^Durham-street, Auckland. \o TVF Ts s N~cnr~m a n 16 ■***- teacher of music, 13 Watbrloo Quadrant, 11 Opposite Government House. I]y ß pHA R L E~S LUCAS f{,j Vy BOOTMAKER (Sewn or Pegged), ins QUEEN-STREET, !an Onehunga. TfyT R. WILLS, BOOTMAKER. OPPOSITE CHORAL HALL, Onehunga. V T a HENW 00 D, V, BUTCHER, 0 N E H U N G A. J£ BE~C~C~OTIBE & SON, MALTSTKRS, BREWERS, ASST* BOTTLERS, at GREAT NORTHERN BREWERY, -AUCKLAND. T^T A L.T E~h7 _J. HUNT, STOCK AND SHARE DEALER, PUBLIC accountant, House, Land, Estate, Mining, and Com mission Agent, " 41. Insurance Buildings, Auckland. I"D P. WEBSTER, ~i _LaJ« Wholesale and Retail SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKER, 133, QUEKN-STREET. AUCKLAND, (Next the Union Bank). JAMES CATER, Sen r. ; -» commission agent, t a collector of rents and debts. Office : High-street, t Corner of Vulcan Lane. , Ta card J Q A M UE L WELLS *-s House. Land, and Commission Agent, Collector of Rents, Debts, Highway Rates, &c. Loans arranged. Office:—l 29, Queen-street (three doors below the Union Bank.) T C R A T G, , O • Forwarding Agent, "Wholesale and Retail Coal and Firewood Merchant, &c. On Sale—Newcastle aDd Wangarei Coal, Ti-tree Firewood (cut and uncut), Tanks. Charcoal, Ballast, Hobart Town Palings. Sacks for sale. Fort-street, Auckland. ft Oft £8 ! BONE»! BONES ! Bought !n any Quantities FOR CASH at the Free man's Bay Bone Mills, and at No 8, Lower Queen street, by J. & J. SOPPET. T^ B. WOODHAM. lowthepTbazaar, 25 8, Queen-street, Opposite the Market, IBTOYS, STATIONERY, FANCY GOODS, ETC. •;ooa;s-ua9n5 's.ntuoK •_ :_• •_, e^isoddQ 'lOdaa craas aNvraonv s.Nmiraa !▼ saaas khoa a_icl T\ EVITT, GUN-MAKER 244, QUEEN-STREET. Always in Stock—Best brands Gunpowder, Ac. Blasting Powder, and Fuze, Shooting and Fishing Tackle. 0 HOUSE-bUILDEKS, SHIPI BUILDERS, AND CABINETMAKERS. W. SHORT Will supply all kinds of Wood Carving, and Orna* mi ntal Fret Sawing.-Apply to "W. Short, at Reed's, Builder, bottom of Grey-street. AND W. CRAIG. HOUSE AND SHIP PLUMBERS, Have Removed their Place of Business from Lower ] Queen-street, to NEXT DOOR TO NEW ZEALAND HERALD ' OFFICE, WYNDHAM-STREET. *|ii I b B te __ «&. C; -O JO Wholesale, Shipping, and Family Batcher Queen street, comer of Durham street, Anck and. Poultry of all kinds dressed to order. Prima Smoked Tongues, 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 receipt of order. Vamilies waited on In town or suburbs. JAMES BUTCHER, CARTER, CONTRACTOR, &o. Goods Cleared and Delivered from Ships' side on SHORTEST NOTICE. BALLAST SUPPLIED. NITWOASTL- AND BAY Or ISLAND COALS. Also, Firewood, cut or nncnt, at REASONABLE RATES. (\ 5 SALE. Portland Cement (200 casks) Fire Bricks, Fire Tiles, Fire Clay And all kinds of Builder's Materials. KEANE & JENKINSON, ' Victoria-street East. pi _ V BAKERY AND STTBAM BISOHIT MANTJIfACTOBT. HOBSON-STBX-X. lo_in» asd Gbound SuaAß. Always ow Hand W. R. WADDBLL. T| E N T 1 S T R Y. ■ M.R. T. TR AFFO RD, SURGEON DENTIST, Wakefield- s.t reet. Artifl cial Teeth, from One to a Full Set, in Gold or Vulcanite. HARLES BLOMEIELD, j HOUSE AND SIGN PAINTER, Is DroDared to undertake every description of Plain ' and Ornamental Writing, GildiDg, 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- ■ street. . W* R. H A YWARD'S • CHEAP BEDDING FURNITURE, & FUNERAL FURNISHING WAREHOUSE, W V N D H A M-S 3? j T, (Next to Queen-street Corner). Residence and Shop, corner of Pitt and^Grey streets. -r & 0 SOPPET, Freeman's Bay Steam Mills, AND KO 8, LOWER Q Uitß E N-STBEBT, Wh_m,_jAtok_asd.



— '»"»■ »"«"llJ*—>!__UiU_WlWM,_M_i|Ml_inH Bagineas Cards. r, [Established 18G0 ] bt fJEORGE DICKSON,' Jui _ V* BREAD AND BISCUIT BAKER, , TOP OF HOBSON- STREET. Wedding and Christlrrh,~Cakes made to orde All Kinds of Fancy Goods always on hand. Families waited on Daily. - K^Shippinq Spi , P _ IBjD. * W T ILL lAM BI ii~Cl ▼ T BOOTMAKER, OTAHUHU, (Next to the Criterion Hotel). ', Eve^ description of Boots and Shoes made to orde English and Colonial Goods always on hand. All Repairs promptly executed. J G ° 0 I ** . PARNELL PORK BUTCHERY. Poultry always on hand. • Highest price given for home dairy-fed Pork. Smoked Tongues and Home-cured Bacon at lowet ' reasonable price. Eiwin B~Di cks 0 n LICENSED LAND BROKER, Under the Land Transfer (Ton-ens') Act, 1870, DRAUGHTSMAN, ILLUMINATOR, HERALD PAINTER, ETC Loans negotiated on approved security. Genera Agency Business transacted for Country j Settlers. Agent for Mutual Life I Association of Australia. I 43, Insurance Buildings, Auckland. A L F RTe~D ALE V : (From Messrs. Ridley & Sons, London), PRACTICAL ■ WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER,-*c, j OPPOSITE THE NEW MARKET, . j QUEEN-STREET, I Auckland. CHARLES GOODWILL, WHEELWRIGHT, AND AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENT MAKER, Otahuhu. Spring Carts, Wagons, &c , made and repaired on the premises. Goods forwarded per Train to the Waikato. KEESING BROTHERS, PLUMBERS, ZINC AND TINPLATE WORKERS Pumps, Tanks, Steam and Water Pipes Fitted. General Jobbing Work executed on the Shortest .Notice. ADJOINING RAILWAY T MART, Queen-street, Onehunga. EDWARD HODG S0 N, wholesale and retail firewood merchant, Breakwater and at Mechanics' Bay. N.B.—The cutter 'Tay' leaves Mechanics' Bay Wharf, can-ying passengers and cargo to Waiheke, at lowest rates Boat loads of Firewood delivered to any. part of Auckland. c o o~k>~s -bTsses • leave Coombes' quarter to and a quarter-past every hour for Newmarket Epsom—B. quarter to 11. 2, and 5. Grafton Road—Every hour. CARRIAGES, BUGGIES, HANSOMS, ETC., ALWAYS ON HIRE BAY OE ISLANDS COALYAKL^ BREAKWATER ROAD. BAY OP ISLANDS AXD NEWCASTLE COAL ON SALE. Office: 7, Queen-street. HENRY GILFILLAN, : Agent. THOMAS JOHNSTON, SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKER, Wholesale and Retail, Otahuhu. N.B.—Waikato settlers can send orders by Post or Telegraph, the same will be carefully executed, and the goods forwarded by the first train. w h. s _ fnTYr, BUILDER, CARPENTER AND JOINER, VULCAN LANE. All Branches of the Building Trade executed by Experienced Workmen. Shop Fronts, Office Fittings, &c, &c. Mi_ J'ADLDiSJ*, ook> uomracttijr Co the City Council 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 placoa attended to, either weekly, fortnightly, or otherwise, can have the lame done by leaving a notice either verbal or written with the Inspector of Nuisances. City Council Office, Queen-street ALL kinds of Trees, Shrubs, Plants, &0., &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- Hubbt & Co., Sole Town Agent. HOMOSOTATHIC DISPENSARY U, SHORTLAND-STREET, A few doors above the Post Office (same side). MR. GARRICK. HOMCEOPATHIC AND GALVANIC TREATMENT. Houbs of Consultation :—From 10 o'clock in the forenoon till 2 o'clock; From 5 till Bin the evening. Homoeopathic Medicines and Magnet. Electric Machinery. ILLIAM HODGSON, COAL & FIREWOOD MERCHANT, Paeneld. W Firewood Yard: Mechanics' Bay Wharf. ___% A large stock always on hand. Posts and Rails supplied to order. Carting done at moderate charges. CITANDARD FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. I»* Agent for Auckland— HENRY GILFILLAN, 7, Queen-street. J^OTICE OF REMOVAL PAPERHANGINgToLL, COLOUR, AND GI ASS WAREHOUSE, No. 53, Corner of Queen and West Queen-streets. J. HENDERSON Has much pleasure in announcing to his Friends and the Public generally, that he has removed to above address, where he hopes to merit a continuance of their liberal support. No. 53, Queen-street. EC. GREENWOOD, • MARKET HOUSE, Auckland, AUCTIONEER AND APPRAISER, HOUSE, LAND, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT. Produce, &c, received for Sale, and stored free of charge. Auction Sales undertaken in any part of the City or Province. Poultry, Fancy Birds, Produce, &o„ sold by auction every Friday at 11 o'clock, and every Saturday at 2 o clock. Trees, Shrubs, Plants, Poiltry, ana any Goods with which the may be favoured. Attention is called to the unusual facility offered for the Display of Goods, Furniture, Trees, Shrubs, &c, consigned for sale. House and Property List always on view. lyrON.aX To LB «D on first-class ~*~* freehold security, low rates of interest— B. 0. Dyer, Shortland-stree "IMONisX: TO JjfcNJJ in large or TTT *„ _EfP •n"»"' ** *"* ,ow »to °* interest.-



Business Cards. THOMAS JENKINS LICENSED CUSTOMS, SHIPPING, AND FORWARDING AGENT, OVERLAND MAIL EXPRESS OFFICE ir* Fort-street, Auckland. J^ o t i c^ He J To obtain negaiives and make a business before th summer commences. W. -DaVIS, Photographer, wil toke Portraits (coloured or plain) at a nominal cost ladies and Gentlemen requiring a really good minia ture would do well to give him a call. Waterloo Quadrant, near top of Shortl.nil-street. O H N S.-O P P E T. HOUSE, LAND, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, NO. 8, QUEKN-STREET. 3t Agent for Mr. C. G. Quick's Waikato Parcels Delivery August 5, 1875. VJJ O T ~1 C! c". T. B. CAMERON, I. Archite<jt ai-d Engikbsb, •' Corner of Iligh-street and Vulcan Lane, Is prepared to supply Plans, Specifications, and correct Estimates for aU description of Buildings on shortest notice. NEWMARKET APOTHECARIES / HALL. JAMES TAITE, Chemist, L.P.S., Great Britain. Attendance day a3_ night. Painless Dentistry. Teeth carefully extracted. Country orders will meet with immediate attention and be forwarded per train or carrier. "W J. j W A T T S, photographer, Qitekn-str'eet, Onehunga. ILLIAM STAVEES, marine surveyor, Shipping, Custom, and Commission Agent, Wharf, Onehunga. t^" Goods forwarded to all Ports of New Zealand \\jr A. P~A TTER SO N, FAMILY GROCER AND CORN DEALER, PItINCKSSTaRET, ONKHONOA Hay, Corn, and Cliaff always on hand, sold wholesale and retail. Coasting vessels supplied. Goods delivered to order. RE. G A T L A N D'S » TOY BAZAAR AND FANCY REPOSITORY, Karangahape Road, Newton. By a small outlay at the above, a great amount of domestic peace may be secured Cheap, amusing, and instructive Toys in endless variety. "TCJVANS <fc McDERMOTT'S PHOTOGRAPHIC ESTABLISHMENT, 194, Queen-street, Auckland, Between Mr. Edson's, Chemist, and the Auckland Savings Bank, and opposite the Albert Hotel. [ESTABLISHED 11 TEAKS,] WB E A L, * NEW and SECOND-HAND CLOTHIER AND GENERAL DEALER, WELLESLEY-STREET EAST. Clothing bought, sold, and exchanged. N. B. —Arrangement can be made for the Purchase of Clothing at private houses PfIILLIPPS AND SON, • OIL, COLOUR, and GLASS MERCHANTS, .Importers of Faperh'angiirfts, Scrim, Paints, Oils, Turpentine, Colours, Varnishes, French Polißb, Gold Leaf, Artists' Colours and Brusheß, Plate, Sheet, Crown, Ornamental, and Photographic Glass, Picture Frame and Tapestry Mouldings, Clock and Compass Glasses, Glazed Sashes, Doors, &c. Glass cut to size, and carefully packed. 95 and 97, Queen-street. to h h~bTrTn ITerTon V AUCTIONEER, Mining, Estate, Commission and Agent, Holds regular weekly sales of Produce and othe 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 Goldfleld. Offices and Auction Rooms : Kapanga, Coromandel. r* a s h prices. The Celebrated Craiglee Jams reduced to lOd $ tin Kerosene, 9d quart, 10s per 4-gaUon tin Hobart Town Marmalade, 8% ft tin Sugar, Sugar (perfectly white), only 4%d _3 lb Day & Martin's Blacking, 8d per dozen cakes American Salmon, Is per tin. ALEXANDER McCULSKY, ■ Family Grocer, Top of Hobson-street. FALLWELL'S CARMINATIVE SYRUP.—An Effectual and Speedy Remedy for Wind, Pains in the Bowels, &c, to which Infants and Young Children are liable in early Infancy, and while Teething.— Bottles at Is 6d, 2s 6cl, and 4s Od each by S. FALLWELL, Chemist, Otahuhu and Papakura. FALLWELL'S. WORM POWDERS.— A Medicine of singular and nndoubted efficiency when employed for the Removal of Worms either in Children or Adults.— Packets at Is Gd, 2s 6d, an44s 6„ each. Agents : Hamilton Bros., Queen-street. T. Clayton, Victoria-street. GLABKE B BOTHERS, (LATE CROMBIE'S) ROYAL FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERIES, (Opposite Union Bank), QUEEN-STREET, Auckland. First-class Portraits, from C.D.V. to Life Size, at . Moderate Prices. Children's Portraits taken instantaneously. THE QUICKEST, SUREST, AND SAFEST WAY OB" GETTING RID OF A COLD-IS BY THE FREE TJSE OF IH_ CELE BRATED . Dr. Coffin's CQMPOSITION POWDER To be obtained in carefully secured Packages at Is 6d each, or otherwise, AT _l__[__ BOTANIC PHARMACY, V I C T O R I A-S T R E E T, AUCKLAND. ■ST Agents wanted in Town or Country. r\¥ COURSE YOU KNOW! Of course you know HEMUS'S Shop, It's in Queen-street, just at the top, Next time you're that way just stop. And have a look, at what may be called the ne plus ultra of Bootmaking. His Boots are made of good Leather, And intended to suit any weather, The House, the Street, or the Heather, Or a ny other place where a man is likely to go with his boots on. •. ; ( , • Now if you've a Corn on your Toe That hurts you wherever-you go, And how to get rid on't don't know, Just csllat HEMUS'S, he, having studied the "Anti- Corn Laws," will be able to furnish you with the best possible," Corn Plaster—i.e., an Easy Shoe. And now I have finished my say, But if ever you go that way, You may test the truth of my lay, i By inspecting for yourself the best assortment of Men's, Women's, and Chil'(!ren'BcEng_sh and Colonial made Boots and S_oib in New .Zealand! REMEMBER THE MARKET CORNER.



Kerosene. J ? • - 1, *.■-•'■■ '■ », M.'■ t- > h \ i, OLEOPHENE BRILLIANT Oil Is now universally recognized as the best Burning Oil 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 perty against all chance of a Kerosene accident. Ask for O LEOPHENE BRILLIANT OlL.and take no other. DIPLOMA of MERIT received from the VieDna Exposition for Cans of various Tops and Oils. OLEOPHENE BRILLIANT OIL is invaluable to thoae 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. °" s 5 5 H _. H Q " E-i P°m a o * | o __ . a ° :. B! * ■' * _r _■ rt _Q \_r. © *■« w S p. ° 5 W HI- a i En & S " 55 8 j Q E « a ki __. w s _,' m «-. * o B w -« « | H te « M 5 Q * H _ Q o •w a 4j S ■■■* « •» _ O -5 . - Chief Harbour Master's Office, Auckland, May 20,1875. TO MESSRS. ARNOLD, HINE3 & 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 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, Yoursjtruly, I. J. BURGESS, Chief Harbour Master Provtaoi of Auc-Und.



*"SS__3[^________________ gaw wmumwmwi imiii— —mm '% Miscellaneous. SADDLEKY! HARNESS! AND j - STABLE REQUISITES OF EVERY j KIND. | The Undersigned since his Removal into his New i Brick Premises (opposite Lewisson's, Jeweller), has j Greatly Reduced the price of every article of the above. By importing bis own Goods direct from the beat English Manufacturers he is enabled to charge much lower prices for everything (whether English : or own make), than any other House in the trade. Riding Saddles (Gent's and Boy's), very strong, with I best bar plated trees, complete, 70s; Spring Cart '■ Harness (my own make, strong and durable), from £6 16s; Spring Cart Harness (English make), strong and durable from £8 10s : Buggy Harness, best English Hlver on German Silver Mounted, with Silver plated all over Hames, £10 10s; Buggy Harness, my own make, Silver on German Silver Mounted, from £10 10s; Pair Horse Harness, best i English Silver on German Silver, mounted, from : £18 ; Dray Barness, strnrg and durable from £b, j 10s; Spring Cart Collars, from 16s; Spurs, complete i with straps, from 3s 6d per pair ; Bridles, 6s; Girths. 3s pair ; Dandy Brush- s, from Is 6d ; Leggings, 3s 6d ; j Htock Thongs, 12ft, 9a 6d ; Whips at wholesale prices ; Thongs, from 9d. j Kvery description of Harness, Pack Saddles, Collars, &c, made on the premises by experienced I workmen on the shortest notice. , i Repairs executed promptly and at reasonable . rates | i ole agent for Eiliman's Celebrated Royal Embroca . tion for Horees, Cattle, Sheep, Dogs, &c. j The Trade liberally dealt with. W. S. JONES, j WHOLESALE AND RETAIL SADDLER, HAR NESS maker.. « importer. ' j 129, Queen-street, opposite Lewisson, Jeweller. T IT~S~T OPEN iTI) ) . .AT OTJB NEW ! OIL, COLOUR, * GLASS WAREHOUSE, 95 and 97, QUEEN-STREET. EX DUNEDIN, SHOOTING STAR, AND EMILY MCLAREN. — 500 PACKAGES OP PAPEEHANGINGS, WHITE LEAD, PAINTS, OILS, COLOURS, i VARNISHES, AND SUNDRIES, PLATE, SHEET, AND ORNAMENTAL WINDOW GLASS, GLASS SHADES, SCRIM, HESSIAN, CALICO, & TACKS, GILT MOULDINGS, ENGRAVINGS, CHROMOS, AND OLEOGRAPHS W. PHILLIPPS & SON. JAMES H E D L ET, MOUNT EDEN Junction Gbocjsry Store. New and Superior Groceries sold at the lowest Town prices. Families waited upon for orders. Goods delivered in any part of the country. T> O O T S! BOOTS! B. CROCKER ViOIOBIA - STKEET, (Opposite Messrs. Holland and Butler's), Has Just Received a first-class Stock of Superior BOOTS and SHOES at very low prices, and offers them to the public as follows:— Ladies' Superior Kid Boots, 5/6 to 6/6 Children's Boots, 1/6 to 2/6 d Men s Elastic-side Boots, 12/. Gentlemen's Boots made to order at the shortest notice, and of the very be.3t materials and workmanship. B. C & O C X E B, (Late of West End, London), VICTORIA-STREET, Holland & Butler's). BOOTS! BOOTS !— Ladies' Kid Boots (sewn), 4s 6d, 5s 6d, 6s 6d A new and superior Stock of Boots and Shoes at equally low I prices, at D. McPHERSON'S, Karangahape Road, j Newton FOR -ALE, (cheap), a large lot of Splendid Coats, Trowsers and Vests wiU be sold at a very low price To-nigbt! To-night! at ihe Pant'eon, 198 Que-n-street, next Bison's, Chomist. TO BE LILT, on Grafton Boad, a large and convenient Family Residence, con taining ten rooms, always well supplied by pump and running stream of water, commodious yards and out-buildings, together with about two acres of land, the greater portion of which is an Orchard in full bearing Also, at Ellerslie, within five minutes walk of the Railway Station, a well-built compact Family Home, of six rooms, out-buildings, with large concrete well, including six and a-half acres of best volcanic land, all in good pasture, securely fenced and.sub-divided by substantial|stone walls. • Apply to H. ASHTON & SONS, No. 8 New Zealand Insurance Buildings. OK SALE—At the Market Houss: — About 1,000 acres of REALLY GOOD LAND, a first-class opportunity for an intending settler. Price, 15s an acre. Terms easy. Agood six-roomed COT rAGE, freehold, in Napier street. Price jGIHO. TO MILKMEN AND OTHERS. — Mangold Wortzels at the Market Bouse. FOR SALE in any quantity from a ton upwards. A very pretty VICTORIA PHiETON, nearly new ; cost £100. Price. 45 guineas. A light SPRING CART and set of HARNESS. Price £15. 6 or 8 tons of firsc-class POTATOES, at market rates. CHAFF, in any quantity from half a-ton,guaranteed to have been chopped from the sheaf, and not pre viously thrashed. £ 6 10s ton. Prime SALT BUTIER, in kegs of all sizes, at market rates. __TLand and Property Sale by Auction Monthly. R. C. GREENWOOD, AUCTIONEER, HOUSE, LAND, AND GENERAL commission agent, Market House. w. ii at <5 i • HAS ON SALE— 50;; tons Circular Head Potatoes, a prime article for seed 5 tons Kidney Potatoes ( 50 tons Canterbury and Nelson Potatoes 200 bags Tartarian Seed Oats 150 bags Best Seed Oats Canterbury Flour, in sacks, 100's, and 50's. A SEUEEEKT, CABINETMAKER, (BY appointment to his royal highness THE DUKE OF EDINBURGH), ELLIOTT-STREET, Opposite Market Entrance. A.S. having devoted special attention to the manu facture of rare articles of Inlaid Cabinet work, is, by the aid of the beautiful variety of New Zealand woods, able to make to order any description of work for presentation, or for gifts to distant friends, com bining great elegance with usefulness. Families supplied with Ornamental Furniture at moderate charges. fff O T I C E. A Daily Coach will leave for all parts of the Wai kato immediately on arrival of the train at Mercer' also a Daily Coach -will leave Hamilton at 6.30 a.m! j for Mercer, arriving in time for the last train for Auckland. Parcels booked at John Soppett's, No. 8, Queen-street, will be forwarded to all parts of the ' "Waikato. Freight must be paid belore It aving the ' office. We do not hold ourselves responsible for parcels valued over £5 . C. G. QUICK, Proprietor. [ JOHN SOPPET, Agent for Auokland.



—W_—____H_____B________»—l ——_——- ______———————— Drapery >* " ■-■■. I ■ \ . ■ .' ; NOW OPENED. AND INCLUDED IX PRESENT SALE, A Very Handsome Shipment OF THE FOLLOWING GOODS:— Girls' Costumes Infants' Embroidered Cloaks and Pelisses Infants' Silk and Satin Hats Infants' Wool Hats, Hoods, Bootees, and Jackets Infants' Worked Robes and Frocks Ladies' & Children's Underclothing and complete outfits, all at > ■S-A.UE FPIIG-B ! S. & J. R. V AILE, 130 & 132, Queen -street. TjIXCHANGE HOTEL QUEEN-STREET. The undersigned having purchased the above we known Hotel, desires to inform his friends and the public generally that he intends to keep only the very best of WINES, SPIRITS, BEERS, CORDIALS, &o. EVERY ACCOMMODATION FOR TRAVELLERS. SPORTING MEN , C an here obtain the very- latest information respecting Racing and other Sports in New Zealand and the Australasian Colonies THE BILLIARD ROOM 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 daUy papers always on file. 'JOSEPH ELLIS, Proprietor. ~\T 0~ ,'■•,T I C E. j TO BUILDERS, CONTRACTORS, & OTHERS. TIMBER ! BRICKS 1 TIMBER 1 • The undersigned as Agents for WAIKAWaU SAWMILL T AIR DA SAWMILL HARKER'S PATENT BLICK KILN, ME CHANIC'S BAY are prepared to receive and execute orders in con ection with above. COMBES & DALDY, 27, Queen-street. gOOTS! Tg o ots-n 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 Clearing-out Sale. The stock will be sold at less than wholesa c ' '% prices, for cash only. AM Best Watertights, pegged, lis 6d, worth 17s Men's Bluchers „ 8s 6d „* 14s Men's Balmorals „ lis 9d „ 20s Men's Elastic Sides „ 13s „ 22s 60 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. "RYAN, BELL AND CO., GENERAL MERCHANTS, AND COMMISSION AGENTS, Vulcan Lane, Auckland. BILLIARD TABLES, j To arrive per Shooting Star and Emily McLaren, Consignments of First-class Tables, complete, with all the moat recent improvements. Full particulars on application to the undersigned. Also, to arrive ex Emily McLaren, 200 boxes Brandon's Candles. p . Ex Dunedin, 200 boxes-Dc Roubaix, Candles 100' r boxes Belmont's Candles . ,*.. 300 oases 10 qrs. Hennessy's Brandy, Genera .*, Sum, &o. jjs