The Evening Star.

Vol, VI.—No, 1,628.1

Auckland, N.Z., WEDNESDAY, MAY 5, 1875.

[Price : ONE PENN'



__!-&. rfeVERLAND MAIL _?K^fc^^ ROUTE TO EUROPE VIA _gfyfI\aV»HONOLDrLU, SAN FRANCISCO, l_j____|S_»AND 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 CITY OF MELBOURNE, 3,500 tons, J. W. Bko-wn, Commander, is appointed to leave for Honolulu and San Francisco on FRI DAY, 14th May prox. For freight or passage and all particulars apply to H. M. JERVIS, Agent. •V*L|k A TJSTRALASIAN *'^m^^ ■£*- STEAM NAVIGATION COMpA-NY'd piKST-CLASS ■»^^S^«> STEAMERS EOJtt SYDNEY, MELBOURNE, AND ALL QUEENSLAND PORTS ; ALSO, THE PALMER RIVER GOLDEIELDS. The Splendid Mail Steamship MIKADO, E. Moore, Commander, expected on or about Sun day, 23rd May, will leave as above six hours after arrival. Foi freight or passage, and all particulars, apply to H. M. JERVIS, Agent 4\_, K:E¥ ZEALAND «gSitg£V ■*■'■* STEAM SHIPPING COM- JgilKl&gg' PANY (TJMITfcD.) Fob Njiw Plymouth, Nelson, Picton, Welling ton, Lyttelton, and Otago ; transhipping at Wellington for Wanganui, Napier, arid PovwhTY Bay ; and at Nelson for Westpoet, Geeymouth, and Hokitika. [Passengers Booked Theough to Melbottbne.] The s.s. P H GG B E Willleave Onehunga Wharf on Saturday next, the Bth instant, at 10 a.m, MAY TIME TABLE. 12th.—s.s. Ladybird "1 18th.—s.s. Taranaki [ . 23rd._s.s. Wellington f asatove. 27th.—s.s. Phoebe J For freight or passage apply to W. F. WHKELEE, Auckland. Or, A. BaRNRS, Onehunga. Offices—Hobson's Buildinjcs,_Shortland-srreet. rp h E~S CITO O NIiTR TAWEEA, For Katpara Papuroa, or any other Station, w 1 Sail on THt.RSD Ynext. For freight or passage, apply to ,a. W. HILL, Queen-street. Or to y F. ARCTJARD, Mechanics' Bay. "^ 170 R NO"U ME A A? (Calling at MOEIfOLK TO SAIL Bth MAY. The schooner Kenilworth, Captain ft. Jacks »«. For freight or passage, apply to C. A. HARRIS. May 4,1875. jjgp - %J&. T?OR WANGAEfeI CS^B»n^v X 1 BEAD \ BAY OF ISL\,n DS, Ms^||d^g^- WANGAROA, & MONGONUI. The new steamer lONA WjU leave as above every MOND \Y, at st> m. CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agents. 16, Queen-street, Auckland, April 1,1875. ~For Sale. FOR SALE, a Four-roomed House, quite new, let for 10s per week, in Karanga hape Road. A decided bargain, £160. £125 can remain on mortgage in the Building Society, to be paid off at 9s per week. R. C. GREENWOOD, General Commission Agent, Market House. OR SALE, OR TO LET 01* LEASE, The Villa Residence now in the occupation of Mr E. G. Bmith, Paget-street, Ponsouby, consisting of eight rooms, all in good repair. A neat weil-iept Flower Gulden. The Bouse commands a splendid view or Auckland and the Harbour. For terms, &c, apply to "GEO. W. BINNEY. FOR IMMEDIATE SALE, a choice Residence in Symonds-street. There are eight rooms in the Residence, together with every house hold convenience The Residence is situated in the best part of. Symonds-street, and has a freehold allotment 58 x 120, and also an additional right of way to Symonds-street of 14 feet. Price, £625. J. M. LENNOX, Estate Agent, ~-, T ~ . ■ ■ ...... Au"kland. TU 0K SALE, a Bargain, a comfort- J- able Four-roomed House in Ponsonby, with large freehold allotment, all planted with choice fruit trees. Price, £160. J. M. LENNOX. FuR IMMEDIATE SALE, a Farm of 20 acres at Mount Roskill. There are two acres cleared and small house. Price, £300. J. M. LEN>OX, , Estate Agent, Queen-street. TO FARMERS—For Sale, in the East Tamakl, a choice Farm of 140 acres, all in grass. A large portion of tbe Land is Volcanic soil; Price, £9 10s per acre This Farm is only 12 miles fi6m Auckland on a good mad. J. M LENNOX, ': . . . Estate Agent, AucklancL OR IMMEDIATE SALE, two new and well-flnhherl Cottages in the heartof the City The Cottages are well-built, have buck basements, and are now let for 17s per week each.'' Freehold allotment, 66 x 200, and excellent well of water. Price £900 tin two; halt ol the money can remain at 8 percent if required, J. M. LEJSNoX, Estate Agent. Auckland. fOR >ALK, in the rising district of , Ngaroto, Waikato. a choice unimproved Farm of 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, 1 Estate Agent, ■;■' - ' : Uneen-street. rpo WORKING MiUST.—I have JL' several good Freehold Cottages For Sale within a short distance of Qaeen street, at prices ranging from £120 to £200, One-half of the money can remain on mortgage. J. M. LENNOX, . i Estate Agent, Queen-street. J1 O R S A L E. A Rosewood Piano, by Bord of Paris, will be sold under cost to close consignment. R. BAIRD, . I Victoria-street. OR SALE, at Mount Albert, 18 acres very good land (no stones), all fenced, and good House. l Price, £450. For Sale, a 4-ton Yacht, topmast, rig, spars, oars, sails, Ac, complete, half deck, in good repair. Cheap toe £19, a comfortable Cottage, »ix rooms, in good order ; stab'e, garden, &c. A bargain. £65 Leasehold in a good locality-. _ An>c^of' Volcanic Land, with three-roomed Hoii; a ipi<>. ■jd and planted with trees, at Mount Ed.fxic^ ,^ & £112 ■*7ior/ <s^Bloctc of fine Land at Hoki*cga, con t»>j7 rp/ 7 acres, nearly surrounded by water; VJB.cZ <r&0- Half the money can remain on y^T"'^ a for three years. i2P*,\l»Tge Allotments on the Epsom and Onehunga kcSr^O feet by 300 a bargain. " Abbot, 100 acres good Land, near the Station, Papabura Valley, will be sold cheap New' Potatoes, Onions, Farm Produce, &c, &c, at Lowest Pilces. • :■■■:; fFor. ; 9alo, a. Pony ABaskef Carriage. .-'■<■., ~ , Abo, several good Hack and Harness Horses. • tatoa, ti SL. G. GEEENWuOD, Genaral Commission Agent, 1



? Bws&jti'Sgs CtalH. BOOKS BOUND -• ', PAPER RULED, LEDGERS MANUFACTURED AND MACHINE NUMBERING, • At WM. LEYS, (Next door above Evening Star.) EVANS oj Z A MBR A, PHOTOGRAPHERS, I 196, Queen-street, Auckland, Next Auckland Savings Bank. US?" Attention is respectfully invited to our Card, Cabinet, and Full-Plate Size Portraits. ABBEDEEJN UUOT FACTORY, Dub ham-street. A Large Stock of Men's, Women's and Children's Boots »nd Shoes always in stock. ' Sole Manufac j turers of the fcantless Watertight, specially adapted for the Ohinercuriand Thames trade. BLACK & CO, 'Mf 1■ B H -jg . B a GO JR. Wfcolesalo, Shipping, s»fl Family Butcher Queen Dticiti, corner of Durham street, Auek &a&. Poultry of all klndn dressed to ordor. Pr£m<i Hmokefi Tongue*, Homo-coxed Bactm. Corned Beef on sa3e in Satge quantities. H.B.—Dealers in Game. j Live Pheasants forwarded to all parts of the Colony ] upon receipt of order, ;S%aaitt<a,s v/eitaA on in town o* suburbs. I T~~^~M~E~S BUTCHER, tl CARTER, CONTRACTOR, Ac. Gooda tkaiud and Delivered from fchips' side on PBORTVST NOTICE. BALLAST SUPPIIKD. ! NEWCASTLE AND BAY OJC ISLAKD COAX.S. Also. Firbwqqp, cut or uncut, at REASONABLE RATES. PobTtlXiTd cement. _____ 300 casks Portland Cement 6000 Fire Bricks, Fire Tiles Fire Clay and Plaster of Paris. KEANE & JENKINSON, Victoria-street East. i» "J N O B~l& A JK, UEACBDER OF MUSIC, Waterloo Quadrant, Opposite Government Home. UJARNOCK BROTHERS, ¥ ¥ SOAP & CANDLE MANUFACTURERS, RICHMOND, COX'S CBEFK. Offlco — Durham-street, Auckland. T O A it . S O W f W a Hgvueo s,u& Land Agent, Bent &nd Debt OoUaoKor, SttchSrary'sf BnfUflings, Quson ctreel O. h v> k G h a & EMS. V& rB3fiXMA£TS BAY SOAP ik OAOTJMI WORKS. Cash Buyers of Tallow. fA CARD j £* A M V £ h WE X, L 19 fv? House, land, and Commjijrfon Agent, Oolloctor of Benta, Debts, Highr/ay Katen, Ac. Loans arranged. Office: 120, Qnttesi streot (Uirea doom below the Union Bank.l 1 0 R A ! G, t?> « FORWAEDING AGENT, Wholesale and Retail Cosl and Firewood Merchant, Ac— On Sale, Newcastle and Wangarel Goal, Tl-tre« Firewood (cut and uncut), Tanks, Charcoal, Ballast, Hobart Town Palingß. Sacks for sale. Fort-street, Auckland. lift i T X B A X '& R V A2TO STEAM BISCUIT MANTTP-ACTOJRY, ' HoBSOK-aTBBKT. TOKXNe AND .GBOXTKD StTGAII Al/WAYS 017 HAMIS W. R. WADDELIu "\K7 PHIL LIF P S & SO N. V i m OTL, COLOR, and GLASS MERCHANTS, Imporiors of Paperhsnfrtng'S, Sprim, Palnta, Oils, Tairperkiine, Coiora. Vsimiiihes, French Polish, Gold Leal, Artlstii' Colors and Brashes, Plate, Sheet, Crown, Ornamental, sail Photographic Glaiw, P'ctnro Fraiae and Tapos!;;: liffouldingu. Clock said Oompas^ Olasaas, Glazed Q3' B.'iori, '=30. GU<s cut. to bs ,and Rarefally packed. 12. WrncUiaa3 Jtfaoi. •kt~o"t"i ce~o"F~r c m o y a l B. CROCK'SR, respectfully informs his numerous friends, cuarrmers, and the geneaT public. th*the has tamove-A his Boot ZWanufacfory to those premises iirimi diatnly opposiie Messrs Pfolland und Butler's. Victoria-street, formfrly occupied by Mr Johnstone, whose stocK Mr CKOCKF/cJ. ha 3 purchased. He will as usual, carry on his business, and to any who may not have favoured him with a turn, he onl} - elicits a firpie trial, when he Is sure it will be epe»ted —B. CROCKKR. V&l H. fc. X J )S $ £ 14 ?T * BUILDER, CARPENTES, and JOISSR VxTLOAIf LANS, ANTD : FOKT-BESEKT. 83top ?-yonts, CfScs fiiiingti, &nd all hranshsa ol the buUding trode executed. BO2?E8 ! BONWf BONBB' _____ . ' Bought in any Quantities FOR C*SH at the Free man's Bay Bone Mills, and at No 8, Lower Queen street, by J. & J. SOPPET. pHAKLES. BLOM FIELD, Vy HOUSE AND SIGN PAINTER, Is prepared to undertake every description of Plain and Ornamental "Writing, Gildiip, Graining Marbling, Colouring, Painting, and Paperhanging, &c, &c. PONSONBY BOAD, NeWTOST. Orders may be left at the offices of F. G. Ewington, J. Cawou, or Samuel Weils, Queen street WE. HAYWARD'S • CBEAP BEDDING FURNITURE, & FU^ERAL FURNISBING WAREHOUSE. WY ND H AM-STREET, (Next to Queen-street Ocrner). Residence and Shop, corner of Pitt and Grey streets. T & <> SOPPET, MILLERS. Freeman's Bat Steam Mills, AND NO 8, LOWER QUEEN-STREET, Wharf, Atjcklamd. MR. T. TRA FORD, BURGEON DKNTIBT, WAKIVIILD BTBKIS. Artificial i'setk. from One to a Wall Set, In Gold or V'aicrrilte. CLARKE B BOTHERS, \J (LATB CROMBIE'S) ROYAL FINF ART PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERIES, (Opp itb Union Bank), QUSSK STREET, AUCKLAND, First- lass Portraits rom C. D. V. to Lite Size, Moderate Prices. "■hildren's Portra taken instantaneously. 'Money. MONWIoTeTd onr:first-ciasß freehold security, t low rates of interest.— R. O. Dyor, 6hortland-3tree . M'•.'*> c X i^v lijajy o, in ia/ge and l^J- ' small sums, low rates of interest.—Appljr ; iEbIQT <; wEYBR 7' - V"-.-;2S. Shnrtland-»treet.f I MOJN:b.Y TO 'xTTN-D •in larg^': op' ■mall sami, at, very low rate of Intomk—



T&ssSness Cards. j PALMER, «J • ' 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. LFRED a L E V, (From Messrs Ridley and Ron's, London), PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER, AND JEWELLEB, ETC., Informs the public and his friends that he has REMOVED NEW PR°EMISTES, ' Opposite the New Market, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. RF. WEBSTER, ° WHOLItSALK AND KuTAXL SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKER, 133, QOKjKN-STRKXT, AUCKLAND, (Neit the Union Bank) EVI TT. GUA-MAKEI; 244, QUEEN-STREET. Always in Stock—Best brands Gunpowder, &c. ' Blasting Powder, and Fuze, Shooting and Fishiuj Tackle. Mli i^AULLUSJa. buie uoEtoacsor v the City Council for the Emptying of Earth- Olosets, Privy Boxes, Cesspits, &c, is prepared to at tend punctually to all requests regarding the above. Persons desiring to have the said places attended to, either weekly, fortnightly, or otherwise, can have thf same done by leaving a notice either verbal or written with the Inspector of Nuisances. City Council Office (jaoen-afrreet pOTTIS'S TOMATO SAUCE G. COTXIS, of Rutland Road, Parnell, has the pleasure of announcing to his customers, and the general public, that his New Season Tomato Sauce is now ready. It bears upon it the character of the purest sauce sold. It contains no deleterious com pound ; and from its wide-spread sale last year, he anticipates a vast increase in his customers this season. It is equal to any Sauce in the colony, as per Medical Certificate received. It is cheaper than any other Tomato Sauce used. G. COTTIS, Parnell. Whips! whips ! Whips"! AT WHOLESALE PRICES. The Undersigned has now on hand by far the best largtst, cheapest, and most vnrird Stock of the above in the province, which he is now selling at Wholesale Prices, to make room for three more cases to arrive per SHOOTING STaK. Also, a large and varied Stock of every description of Harness, Saddles, Bridles, Spurs, Co-nbs, Brushes, Kneecaps, India-rubber and other Fetlock Boots. Headstalls,' Girths, Fancy Bits, tingle and Double Greyhound Starters, Ladies' and Gent's Patent Safety *tirrups, &c., all of which will bo sold at the lowest prices FOR CASH. Every description ol Harness, Pack Saddles, &c, made on the premises by experienced workmen on the shortest notice. Repairs executed promptly and at reasonable rates. Sole agent for Elliman's celebrated Koyal Embroca tion for H'irses, 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 MaKKR. ft IMPORTER, 154, QUEEN-STREET. XpXPIRATJON OF LEASE. CR AN WELL AND CO. Are Selling Off FU RNITURE, At^Wholesale Prices. "autumn and winter. /v Ford, Poster, and Co. are equal to the occtfion. Our Troxisers to measure at 16s, is a good article, and warranted shrunk.—The Pantheon, two doors above the Saving's Bank. TTOLLAND & BUTLER, TO THEIR FRIENDS AND THE PUBLIC. We cannot allow the present season to pass without returning you our sincere thanks for the very liberal patronage y< '-o-ve bestowed upon us during the two and a-half 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 same. To those who have not paid us a visit, do so, we have always some novelty on hand. By the ' Anazi' we have Just Received OQ BALES A OaSES op 4j 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 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, &c, 28 & 30, victoria-street, auckland, A few steps from Union Bank. -■■/'■'■■ NEHUNGA AND AUCKLAND LINE OF COACHES. TIME TAB LE. 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. Saturday nights. 6.30 p.m. 11.30 p m. 0-OPERATIVE MEAT SUPPLY COMPANY charge— 4d. for LEGS MUTTON. 4d. for LOINS MUTTON. I\' 4&. for SHOULDERS MUTTON. ',"Kr 3fi - for.FfYRHI OTTARTEBfI.



Kerosene. OLEOPHENE BRILLIANT OIL Is now universally recognized as the beat 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. la purchas ing this Oil the buyer insures hiinßelf and his pro peri y against all chance o! a Kerosene accident. Ask for OLEOPHENE BRILLIANT OIL, and take no other. DIPLOMA of MERIT received from the Vienna Exposition for Cans of various Topß and Oils. OL.KOPHENE 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. °" s m 5 H tf « ° « °3 I O « "* [ o * -11 - a, I=4 CM j- a 6 i sH g ° I» o g M s&a | H to « M S & ••'"' Ha *r o :si J * s J <1 o -i



Merctiandisa. ARRIVED, PER THE • AGNES,' 300 SACKS BAKEBS' FINEST CAMARU FLOUR. 100 SACKS BARLEY. 196 SACKS BRAN. T. H. HALL & CO. p A.NTERBTJRY CHEESE, SUPERIOR QUALITY, ! EIGHTEEN CASES ON SALE ! I 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. HA.LL & CO. "OYA~N, BELL AND CO., GENERAL MERCHANTS, AND COMMISSION AGENTS, Vulcan Lake, Auckland. BIL LI A R~D 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 Koubaix Candles 100 boxes Belmont's Candles 200 cases 10 qrs. Hennessy's Brandy, Geneva Bum, &c. m O~ B A K. E R S. EX AGNES, FROM OAMARU— 26 tons Hay and Barr's Flour 10 tons it's Flour. GEO. W. BINNEY. NO more need for weary wives and mothers To sit with flnfceTß weary and worn, With eyelids heavy and red To ply ihelr needle and thread ; To band, girsett, and seam, Sohbq. gussett. and band Till the heart is sick and the brain benumbed As well as the weary hand. —Hood. All this can be puton one side by buying one of DENNES' Al SEWING MACHINES, FOR MONTHLY, WEEKLY, OR CASH PAYMENTS. EDWARD WATTE, Has now received the WHOLE OF HIS SHIPMENTS MAGAZINES FOR 1874, Comprising- All the Year Round, 1874 Casaell's Magazine, 1874 Chamber's Journal. 1874 Family Herald, 1874 • Goed Words, 1874 Good Words for the Young, 1874 Leisnre Hour, 1874 London Journal, 1874 Once a Week, 1874 Sunday at Home, 1874 Sunday Magazine. 1874 Band of Hope 1874 British Workman, 1874 Chatterbox. 1874 Childrens Friend, 1874 Childrens Prize, 1874 Child's Companion, 1874 Cottager and Artisan, 1874 Good Words for Young, 1874 Infant's Magazine, 1874 Kind Words, 1874 Sunshine, 1874, &c, &c. And it now offering them at REDUCED BATES. EDWARD WAYTi!, importer of books, 100, Queen-street. AUCKLAND PERMANENT CO-OP A- BUILDING AND INVEST MENT SOCxJSTY. DEPOSITS RECEIVED at the following rates — 6 months or no longer .. 6 per cent, per annum. 7 days' notice .. 5 per cent, per annum. JOHN BATGER, Seoretary. 93, Queen»street. N ~~S A L~ E By the Undersigned:— EX OliOO, FROM MxiiBOTJRKB SUGAR From the Yairaville Refinery. GOLDEN SYRUP From the Yarraville Refinery. GEO. W. BINNEY. FLOWER SEEDS!!! Direct feom Pabis by Post. Having proved the superiority in growth of Con tinental Grown Flower Seeds, I have at considerable expense imported a VisRY FINE COLLECTION by mail, thereby insuring greatest despatch and care, and consequently more certainty of growth.—-R. Baird, Victoria-street. FLOWER ROOTS, From Holland Direct. ka VARIETIES RANUNCULUS, 5s per dozen. «^v VARIETIES ANEMONIES, 6s per dozen. Also, daily expected— A Shipment of Hyacinths, Tulips, Crocus Ixias, Iris, • Deilytris SJfectabilis, &c, &c. •R. BAIRD, Victobia Seed Stores. T\EVONPORT, NORTH SHORE. For Lease, for five years, 40 acres of Land and Orchard, near Flagstaff Hill, on easy terms,' 1 Particulars from'1 ■ "■' "■ '■■''-■ •>-' -; - ■■ ' ■ ■'-' '.< T« SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON.



Miscallaneous. TVTOTICE OF REMOVAL. W. PHILLIPPS & SON Beg to tender their thanks to their Friends ana the Public generally for the patronage received by them durythe last 21 years, and 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 Colounnan's Goods, of which tney have just received, and are continually in receipt oi large shipments, viz. :— , POLISHED PLA.TE GLASS from 144 x 96, Bough 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 and 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 PAPEBHANGINGS, which, is unquestion ably the largest and best assorted in the colony, being , so varied that the taste of the 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 Itosewood, Stained and Gilt, for Picture Frames, to •which attention is also particu larly called as to price and quality. OLEOGBAPHS, Chromo-Lithographs, Photographs and Engravings, after the most eminent artists, in cluding Rircket Foster, Eowbotham, 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, Q»EEN - STREET. ! pHEAP BOOTS! w C HEAP B 00TS! SELLING OFF! TO MAKE ROOM FOR SHIPMENTS TO ARRIVE. T. ELLISON, BOOTMAKER, Having Removed to Temporary Premises, Opposite the NEW MARKET, Queen-street, Has determined to Sacrifice his Large Stock of BOOTS, SHOES, &c, At ESTENOKMOUS REDUC TIONS !!! _^a To make room for Further Shipments. a V Note the Addeees. \* a f\ H ' S A L E, \.J Now Landing — Nelson Hops. 18"5 English Mali in Tanks. GEO. W. BINNEY. Election Notices, nn o THE ELECTORS OT THE AUCKLAND HARBOUR BOARD. GENTLEMEN,—At the request of a large number of influential Electors of the above Board, I have consented to allow myself to be nominated for the Seat to be vacated by Mr B. Tonks on the 10th May, and in the event of being elected, I will use my very best endeavours to promote the interests of the Harbour Board and the Province generally. I am, Gentleman, Yours faithfully, H. S. MEYEEB. Auckland, 30th April, 1875. rpo THE ELECTORS OP THE CITY.OP AUCKLAND. : LADIES AND GENTLEMEN,—At the request of a number of Ratepayers, I have the honor to offer myself as a Candidate for your suffrages as a Councillor for the ensuing Election, and, if returned, I will advocate strict economy, supporting only ex pensive improvements when absolutely necessary, and above all, endeavour to feeep down additional rates. Yours obediently, '. EDWARD ISAACS. rp O MALCOM NICCOL, ESQ. ; Dear Sir, —We, the undersigned Electors, beg that you will allow yourself to be nominated for the Scat in the Auckland Htrbour Board, to be vacated on the 10th May, by the retirement of Mr Tonka, and in the event of a contest, pledge ourselves to use our best endeavours to secure your return: — John Bigelow H. B. Morion Isaac Eggerton D H McKeozie J and J.. Soppet James Ansenne L. Peterson Bell Brothers B Eeane Geo Holdship and Co Thomas Macky H. G. Wade Stewart and Anderson J. W. Waller William Rattray H, G. Ogle Geo W. Binuey Thomas W, Brown G. H. Clarke Jno Lamb . James G. Conway Fredk Carter Wm Doughty Jno Lamb H. F. Anderson JBedorson and Spraggon Henderson & Mscfarlane B Whitson and Song H W. Head John Bachanan Benj Tonks and Co Edward Wayte E. Porter and Co Thomas Inglis •' W. T. Must and Co T and S Morrin John Roberton Arch Clark and Sons Geo W. Owen .Anderson and Co J Casey J. Nearing H. Elliott. 1 rpo THE HARBOUR BO ARE I X ELECTuKS SlGwlftG THIS REQUISITION Gentlemen,—l have much pleasure in acceding ti • your request If elected, I w*ll devote time and at tention to the duties nf Member of the Harbou 80-ird, aud will use my utmost exenims to promod the best interests of the Harbour and Province 6 '■ Auckland.^;.'.; c.:rj)3:«'>t;oj 33 -•■■■■ ■■•■;. [I, ■" I I Youn faithfully,



Drapery. "T^ELL WORTHY *^ OF . INSPECTION THE NEW IMPORTATIONS, ! t7 '.' AT S. & J. R. VAILE'S. BOYS' AND YOUTHS' OVERCOATS, In Oxford Mixtures. BOYS' AND YOUTHS' SUITES In Superior Dai k Silk Mixtures, Diagonals, and Dark Venetians; , , : *,' VERY CHOICE GOODS. BOYS' AND YOUTHS' HOSIERY AND SHIRTS, quite new. BOYS' AND To UTflS 1 HATS In all the New Shapes, Soft ana Stiff Felts. B^~ Well worthy of Inspection— THE NEW IMPORTATIONS, 037- At S. & J. K. VAILE'S. MEN'S CLOTHING SPECIAL ! ! OUR 40s. SILK MIXED PAGET COAT Is equal in Quality, Style, ana Fit to anything you can get made . ; for ■■'■ J £3 10s. OUR TROUSERS AND VEST OF REAL ' GEEL 0N G TWEED, At 335., In Choice Colors, Defies Competition OUR DOUBLE-BREASTED BLACK CLOTH VEST, At Bs. 6d., 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, Hr At S. & J. B- VAILE'S. . _*f WORKING MEN'S CLOTHING Scotch and Fancy Twill Shirts, Mol9 Trousers, Flax Shirts, Under Flannells and Drawers, of our own make, at prices most reasonable. ..-■*.',-,, ~'. , S. & J. R. V A I L E. T pOSGBAVE & QO. At their Retail Premises, QUEEN-STR E E T, Will make a General Show of NEW WINTBB aOODS ON THIS DAY, Together with important SPECIAL LOTS purchased at 1 rge discounts by our Representative, ; as stated below. FANCY DRESS DEPARTMENT Contains all the NEWEST GOODS OF THB SBASOH As well as French Merinos, Wool Plaids, and all the well known makes of Winceys. 1 THE SHAWL AND MANTLE DEPARTMENT Is supplied with the MOST FASHIONABLE DESIGNS. Law Quantities of ladles' and Children* Costumes. THE MILLINERY DEPARTMENT : Contains a splendid assortment of TRIMMED HATS AND BONNETS, Purchased in Paris, Also, TTntrimmed Hats and Bonnets, Feathers, Flowers, Laces and Ornament*. :'.' THE SILK DEPARTMENT Is replete with the Newest Shades in Velvet, Silks, and Bibboni. We call particular attention to our Stock of ■...»■ BLACK SILKS, Which is the )argett In the colony. Our Stock of LADIES' UNDERCLOTHING 1 Is large and well assorted, and contains all the Newest Make, and Styles. We have opened several cases of CHOICE PURS, Purchased under very advantageous circumstances In the MANCHESTER DEPARTMENT We are offering particularly good value in ! WHITE AND GREY CALICOES, SHEcTINGS. J BLANKETS, AND FLANNELS. '. THE CLOTHII^~~bEPARTvjENT Comprises an cxterisivejassort mem of| MEN'S JAND BOY'S CLOTHING Guaranteed to Kit and Wear Well. Manufactured from the best of English and Geelong Tweeds , OUR WOOLLEN DEPARTMENT Contains a large quantity of| s BLACK AND BLUE CLOTHS. TWEEDS IN THK NEWEST STYLE, | ' - And selected with great CUtv The ' -■--' > ■ ; :i '■ SHIRT, HAT, AND HOSIERY DEPARTMENTS ; " Are well stocked, and imported to our own selection. J. COSGEAVE " & COS y j , , _ : *.. At their Retail Premises, » ■ i Q IT EII-S T R E E T, r Are offering preat advantages to th- public. <■« they B, import the whole of their Gpidii from ,tt» . - n '•' ',';•! ► best Bnglish'and French; vfauiific- ..:i <- turer*, and are now wiling