The Evening Star.

Vol. VI.—No. 1,718. j

Auckland, N.Z., FBIDAT, AUGUST 20, 1875

[Price : ONE PENNY.*



-,'3L3^k A/f AIL LINE ACROSS > v ii^Oß^. TIIE PACIFIC -5 fi IE AUSTRALASIAN STEAM NAVIGATION CO 'S TIME TABLE BETWEEN „ 4 totralia, New Zealand, & California. The vessels of the Company leave Auckland, calling ,der°-- al r6tUrn fr°m San Francisco > as LEAVES AUCKLAND. LEAVES SAX FRANCISCO. CJi /phrenes Aug. 6 llacereo-or Jiilv 10 <J5 ty of Melbourne Bpt 3 Mikado Au/ ]l 1.1 icgregor Oct. l CvphrenesV Sent IS I * ik-ido Oct. 20 City of Melbourne Oct.' 11 ... , MacsTeg-or ft ov q A tram leaves San Francisco for New York- daily up th branch lines through tho States; and powerful lit; aimers leave the latter city daily for England thus ;xB .ordmg a speedy and enjoyable trip to Europe i Passengers and cargo booked to Honolulu and San .rJ Till CISCO. : Early application is necessary to secure passages ; For all further particulars apply to JOHN REID, Agent for A. S.N. Company, Commcrce-st., Auckland. * Lll>^\ "R EGULAE MONTHLY 4 j K^lHß^^ STEAM COMMUNICATION 3u SsIA&i^'EKTWEEN AUCKLAND, SYDNEY % a »i«tiKfe AN D MELBO UllJj E. ' 1 he fast and favourite s.s. HERO, Cf il >tain Logan, may be expected here again about tt ® 2nd of September. Rhe -will leave for Sydney and Melbourne three d: ly.s after arrival. For treight or passage apply to CRUICK SHANK & CO., 36. Queen-street, AucMand 8611 S ' August 6, 1875. .•&3N&- ~I? or taranaki, •W^SS™' LYTTELTON, A^D [Booking hrough to Melbourne, Greymouth. and Hokitika.] SATURDAY, 21st AUGUST. The Union Steam Shipping Company's magnificent new Steamer TAUPO, Captain E. Wiieeler, will leave the Manukau TO MORROW (Saturday), the 21st instant, at 3 p m. latest train for passengers, 11.10 a.m. 30th—HAWEA, as above. For freight or passage apply to HENDERSON & MaCFARLANE, -. 25, Queen-street. Vik,*, |"yEW ZEALAND i-^« STEAM SHIPPING COM- S^^»Mb^* PANY (LIMITED.) Eos. Njj-w Pltmouth, Nelson, Picton, "WEiitiNa ton, Ltttelion, and Otago ; transhipping at Wellington for Wanganui, Napujb, and Povebty Bat ; and at Nelson for Westeort, Geeymouth, and Hokittka. [Passkbtoebs Boohed Theough to MKiaotiENE.] Thes.B. TAKANAKI "Will leave Onehungn Wharf TO-MORROW (Saturday), the 21st instant, at 12 noon Latest Train for Passengers leave Auckland at 11.10 a.m. For freight or passage apply to W. F. WHEELER, AucMand. Or, A. BARNES, Onehunga. Offices: Hobson's Buildings, Shortland-street. TVJEW ZEALAND STEAM SHIPPING XN COMPANY (LIMITED). NOTICE TO PASSENGERS. — «l *t THROUGH Passengers travelling J^j\^V by this Company will for the future AiSsf\irvSii. l3e aUowe(i t0 remain at intermediate JyHUmria^^ ports, proceeding by following R. S. LEDGER, Manager. «S 3fc 3 2 . CHIP ALUMBAGH, J*|3p||^ kJ FROM LONDON. [Sfe'uWSS^i Consignees are requested to pass Entries and obtain Deliveiy Orders from the undersigned for their yoods without delay. Cargo irupf-diug the discharge of the ship will be landed and stored at Consignees' risk and expense. A Sight Entry to clear the ship will be passed at 10 o'clock on Saturday, the 21st instant. Je-HN Bd/TGER, Agent N.Z. -hippiDgCo. (Limited), Auckland, August 18. 1875. r^>. jLp O X LEV UK A PROSPECTOR Captain Duncan, will leave for the above port on or about WEDNESD &V, the 25th instant. Has excellent accommodation for Passengers. For freight or passage apply to ALFRED BUOKLAND. Mercnandisi). Q N SALE, 1500 SACKS HEAVY FEED AND OTHER OATS. 5 TONS ANDERSON" AND MOWATS' KAKANUI OATMEAL. 3 TONS DUNCAN'S OTAGO OAT MEAL. 70 TONS BAKER'S FINEST FLOUR, in sacks. 5 „ „ in 50's & 100's. 40 KEGS CANTERBURY, NELSON, AND SYDNEY BUTTER 32 CASES CANTERBURY CHEESE 15 CASES CANTERBURY AND SYD NEY BACON, SIDES, HAMS, AND ROLLS 15 BALES NELSON HOPS. T. H. HALL & CO. TEA, IN HALF-CHESTS AND BOXES BOOTS, SHOES, AND LEATHER SHEATHING AND ROOFING FELT NON-CONDUCTING HAIR FELT. T. H. H ALL & CO, Wyndham-strket. Q N S A L E, Ex Bella Mary, @ Hobart Town, 200 cases Peak's tarns lib tins 10 „. „ „ Jars 30 „ „ Tart Fruits 111 „ Peacock's Jams, lib tins, eq-jare 20 „ „ . „ 2 „ 28 „ „ „ 8 „ ~ 30 „ „ Tart Fruits. G. W. BINNEY. T3YAN, BELL AND CO., GENERAL MERCHANTS, AND COMMISSION AGENTS, Vulcan Lane, Auckland. BILLIARD TABLES, To arrive per Shooting Star and Emily McLaren, Consignments of First-class Tables, complete, with alljthe most recent improvements. Full particulars on application to the undersigned. i .*—. Also, to arrive ex Emily McLaren, (^■fystem pxes Brandon's Candles. .. ;ber t)/ ExDunedin, V^.> Soxes £>c Roubaix Candles UtoO boxes Belmont's Candles 200cases,10. qrs. Hennessy's Brandy, Geneva . Bum, &o. • . , ■-.<



Business Opjrda. ! f ~C A R S O Nj I*f v House and Land Agent, Kent and Debt . I 001 l ector, Stichbxiry's Buildings, Queen-street. : G~E O R~G E A X E R S, FREEMAN'S BAY SOAP ATsT) CANDLE WOEKS. V&~ Cash Buyer of Tallow. ARNOOFIRi O T HERS, SOAP & CANDLE MANUFACTURERS, RIOHMOND, COX'S CBBSK. Office ■— Durhr.m-streeS, Auckland. MISS N~O~R~M A N, teacher of music, Waterloo Quadrant, Opposite Government House. ri HAR LE S LUCAS, Vy BOOTMAKER (Sewn or Pegged), QUEEN-STREET, « Onehunga. I TfyT^ R. WILLS, BOOTMAKER, OPPOSITE CHORAL HALL, ONEHU N G A. T S. II E N~W"O OD, BUTCHER, Onehukga. MALT3TFRB, BREWEWH, ANT» BOTTLERS, GREAT NORTHERN BREWERY, AUCKLAND. FT~W~ E "B S T E R, * WEOHSA..H AUD P.KTAIL SADDLER AND HARftTCSS MiKEE, 133, QtntKN-STREET, AUCKLAND, (.Next the Union Batik) JA ME S CXtlTr~ Sen r., commission agent, a collector of rents and debts. Office : High-street, _ Corner of Vulcan Lane. Fa card J CJ A M TJ E L WELLS *■•-• House, Land, and Commission Agent, Collector of Rents, Debts, Highway Kates, &c. Loans arranged. Office:—l 29, Queen-street (three doors below the Union Bank ) j T C R A T G, tP • Forwarding Agent, "Wholesale and Retail Coal and Firewood Merchant, &c. On Sale—Newcastle and Wangarei Coal, Ti-tree Firewcod (cut and uncut), Tanks. Charcoal, Ballast, Hobart Town Palings. Sacks for sale. Fort-fetre* t, Auckland. T> t »» JbJfct ! BOW E«! Buh Jab ! JD ; Bought In any Quantities FOR CASH at the ITree man'a Bay Bone Mills, and at No 8, Lower Queen streot, by J. & J. SOPPET. tames he d lje y, «l MOUNT EDEN Junction Gbocbjry Store. N ew and Superior Groceries sold at the lowest Town prices. Families waited upon for orders. Goods delivered in any part of the country. "P B^ WUOD HA M. LOWTHER BAZAAR, 25 8, QUEEN-STREBT, Opposite the Market, TOYS, STATIONERY, FANCY GOODS, ETO. •;asj;s-udans 's.niMon "8 'Jt ejreoddo 'ioaaa aaas aNV^sonv s.HiMaga saagg gnoz. AncL T\ EVI TT, GUE-MAKEE 244, QUEEN-STREET. Always in Stock—Best brands Gunpowder, ftc. Blasting Powder, and Fuze, chooting and Fishing Tackle. R~ OGERS 'BROTHERS, CABINETMAKERS AJND UPHOLSTERERS, Victoria-street, Opposite the Empire Hotel. Every description of work in connection with the above trade executed with economy and despatch. Suites supplied at various prices. ~W~ AND W. ÜB.AIU. HOUSE AND SHIP PLUMBERS, Have Removed their Place of Business from Lower Queen-street, to NEXT DOOR TO NEW ZEALAND HERALD OFFICE, WYJNPHAM-faTRKET. I S H E R AND CO., Wholesale, Shipping, and Family Butcher, Queen-street, corner of J^urham-street, Auckland. Poultry of all kinds dressed to order. Prime Smoked Tongues, Borne-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. Families waited on in town or suburbs. t a m^eTs b^tTt c her, «l CARTER, CONTRACTOR, Ac. Goods Cleared and Delivered from Ships' side on BHOKTSST JJOTICE. BALLAST SUPPLIED. HE-VTOASTiiS AND BAT OV ISLAMD OOAia. Also. Firewood, cut or uncut, at REASONABLE RATES. 7\ N^ SAL E. Portland Cement (200 casks) Fire Bricks, Fire Tiles, Fire Clay And all kinds of Builder's Materials. KEANE & JEJSTKINSON", VIOTORIA-STRE E T EAST. T CTSITO RN E & C 0., «j ft WOOL STAPLERS & BROKERS, Fort-street, Auckland. Are Wool ana Skin Buyers. They are also prepared to make liberal advances on Wool consigned to them, and which they will ware house and ship on the most favourable terms to their customers. All Wools classified if required. * * Reference : national Bank of New Zealand. rp i wana na a. Messrs. Reed & Brett have been appointed agents for the above Maori newspaper, published at Napier, which has a large circulation through all native dis- Copies may be procured at the Evening Stab office, where also advertisements will be received. HENARE 10M0ANA, Proprietor. 7 m ~Z, WE. HAY WARD'S • CBEAP BEDDING FURNITUBE, & FUNERAL FURNISHING HOUSE,. W YNDHAM-SE j T, (Next to Queen-street Comer). Residence and Shop, corner of Pitt and?Grey streets. j & J. S~~Q PPE T, Freeman's Bay Steam Mills, AND NO 8, LOWER QT-E EN-STREET, Whart, Atjckxand. ONEHUNGA AND AUCKLAND LINE OF COACHES. TIME jTABLB.' Leave Onehunga- Leave.Auckland -9 SS: n°°° 10.30 a.m. 2.30 p.m. 12 p.m. tP' - 2 p.m. I P-m ---4 p.m. 6 P* "'SatW'te iilghts.'i'"l?^.^.^, 11.80 p.m.



Business Cards. [Established 18C0 ] GEORGE DICKSON, Jun., BREAD AND BISCUIT BAKEE, TOP OF HOBSON-STREET. Wedding and Christening Cakes made to order. All kinds of Fancy Goods always on hand. Families waited on Daily. B&~ Shipping Supp lied. ILIUM BTR CH, BOOTMAKEE, OTAHUHU, (Next to the Ceitekion Hotel). , Every description of Boots and Shoes made to order. ' English and Colonial Goods always on hand. All Bepairs promptly executed. C Q Q g" W1 „ PARNELL PORK BUTCHERY. Poultry always on hand. Highest price given for home dairy-fed Port. Smoked Tongues and Home-cured Bacon at lowest reasonable price. EL WIN B. DICKSON, LICENSED LAND BROKER, Under the Land Transfer (Ton-ens') Act, 1870, DRAUGHTSMAN, ILLUMINATOR, HEEALD PAINTER, ETC. Loans negotiated on approved security. Genera] Agency Business transacted for Country Settlers. Agent i'or Mutual Life Association of Australia. 43, Instjkance Buildings, Auckland. ALFRED A L E V, (From Misers. Ridley & Sons, London), PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER, &c, OPPOSITB THE NEW MARKET, QUEEN-STREET, Auckland. CHAELES GOODWILL, WHEELWRIGHT, AND AGEICCLTCEAL IMPLEMENT MAKER, Otalmlm. Spring Carts, Wagons, &c . made and repaired on the premises. Gcods forwarded per Train to the Wailiiito. EESING BROTHERS, PLUMBERS, ZINC AND TINPLATE WORKER". Pumps, Tanks, Steam and Water Pipes Fitted. General Jobbing Work executed on the Shortest Notice. ADJOINING RAILWAY T MART, Queen-street, Onehunga. DWA RD H~O D~G S ON, wholes,ile and retail firewood merchant, Breakwater and at Mechanics' Bay. N.B. —The cutter ' Tay' leaves Mechanics' Bay Wharf, carrying passengers and cargo to Waiheko, at lowest rates Boat loads of Firewood delivered to any part of Auckland. COO K'S 'BlfS SE S • leave Coorobes' quarter to and a quarter-past every hour for Newmarket Epsom— 8, quarter to 11. 2, and 5. Graf ton iioad—Jivery hour. CARRIAGES, BUGGTES, HANSOMS, ETC., ALWAYS py'niEE. AY OF ISLANDS COAL YARD", BREAKWATER ROAD. BAY OF ISLANDS AND NEWCASTLE COAL ON SALE. Office: 7, Quepn-streer. HEN£Y GILFILLAN, Agent. HOMAS JOHNSTON, SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKER, Wholesale and Rktail, Otahuhu. N.B.—Waikato settles cim send orders by Post or Telegraph, the same will be carefully executed, and the goods forwarded by the first train. TIT H. SKI NNE R, BUILDER, CARPENTER AND JOTNEE, VULCAN LANE. All Branches of the Building Trade executed by Experienced Workmen. Shop Fronts, Office Fittings, &c, &c. MR. FATJLDER, Sole Contractor to the City Council for the Emptying- of Earth Closets, Privy Boxes, Cesspits, etc., is prepared to attend punctually to all requests regarding the above. Persons desii ing to have the said places attended to, either weekly, fortnightly, or otherwise, can have the same done by leaving a notice, either verbal or written, with the Inspector of Nuisances, Citj Council Office, Queen-street. THE Undersigned are Cash Ptjr chasers of HIDE 3, SHEEPSKINS, WOOL, TALLOW, &c, Ac, at highest market rates, in any quantity- Consignors direct will have prompt and immediate cash remittances returned at satisfactory rates. JEELAND BEOS., Tanners and Leather Mantjfacturers, Atoklakti OMCEOIATHIC DISPENSARY 44, SHORTLAND-STREET, A few doors above the Post OfiP.ce (same side). ME. GAEEICK. HOMOEOPATHIC AND GALVANIC TREATMENT. Hotras of Consultation :—From 10 o'c-lock in the forenoon till 2 o'clock; From 5 till 8 in the evening. Homoeopathic Medicines and Magneto•Electrio Machinery. ILLIAM HODGSON, COAL & FIREWOOD MERCHANT, Paehell. t&~ Firewood Yard: Mechanics' Bay Wharf. _^a A large stock always on hand. Posts and Rails supplied to order. Carting done at moderate charges. |~IITY BAKERY AND STEAM BISCUIT MANUFACTORY, HOBSON-STREET. *** Iceing and Ground Sugar always on Hand. *** W. E. WADDELL. "^"OTICE OF REMOVAL. PAPERHANGING, OIL, COLOUR, AND GLASS WAREHOUSE, No. 58, 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, QtTEEN-STREET^ "DIKMINGHAM POR-K PIE -D ESTABLISHMENT. C. MECKIFF & CO., POEK BUTCHEBS, Above Mr. Watts, Chemist, Symonds-street In order to supply the long felt want of a Good Pork Shop in this District, C. M. & Co. have commenced business, and will offer to the public fresh supplies dally of the choicest delicacies in the above line. \* Orders by Coach or Carrier will meeb with, prompt attention. TV E N T I Si T R Y. MR. T. TEA FTOED, surgeon dentist. Wakefield-street. Ajtifi cial Teeth, from One to a Full Set, in Gold or "Vulcanite. MON.6Y TO LE W on first-class freehold security, low rates of interest— R. C. Dyer, tihortland-streo MOJSJSY TO liiiN-U in large or imall mtai, at very low rate of lntwMt— Applf to Mi JUUhltr, loUdUor, Hlf turtrwt, L



Business Cards- THOMAS JERKINS, LICENSED CUSTOMS, SHIPPING, AND FORWARDING AGENT, OVERLAID MAIL EXPRESS OFFICE, FOflT-STREET, AUCKLAND. O ~~T I 0 E. __ To obtain negatives and make a business before the summer commences. W. DaVIS, Photographer, will take 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, neor top of Shortl.nd-street. I oh n Moppet, «$ HOUSE, LAND, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, NO. S, QtTEBN-STREET. Agent for Mr. C. G. Quick's Waikato Parcels Delivery August 5, 1875. J^ O T I 0 E~! T. B. "CAMEHON, Architect aid Engineer, Corner of High-street and Vulcan Lane, Is prepared to supply Plans, Specifications, and correct Estimates for all description of Buildings on shortest notice. NEWMARKET APOTHECARIES HALL. JAMES TAITE, Chemist, L.P.S., Great Britain. Attendance day and night. Painless Dentistry. Teeth carefully extracted. Country orders will meet with immodiate attention and be forwarded per train or carrier. WJ. W A T T S, « PHOTOGRAPHER, Qttev-n-street, Onehunga. ILLI AM STIVERS, marine surveyor, Shipping, Custom, and Commission Agent, Wharf, Onehunga. |W~ Goods forwarded to all Ports of New Zealand X. PATTERSON, FAMILY GROCER AND CORN DEALER, Peikces-stkebt, Oneiiunga. Has on Sale— Chaff, '£(> %1 ton ; 7/ tf cwt. Hay and Straw Firewood (cut and uncut) Shingles. RE. GATLAND'S « TOY BAZAAR FANCY REPOSITOBY, 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. TJIVA.NS & 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 YEABB.] WE 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 PH3LLIPPS AND SON, • OIL, COLOUR, and GLASS MERCHANTS, Importers of Paperhangin<»H, Scrim, Paints, Oils, Turpentine, Colours, Varnishes, French Polish, Gold Leaf, Artists' Colours and Brushes, Plate, Sheet, Crown, Ornamental and Photographic Glass, Picture Frame and Tapestry Mouldings, Clock and Compass Glasssrs, Glazed-ashes, Doors, &c. Glass cut to size, and carefully packed. 95 and 97, Queen-street. TOHN R. R~A N PERSON 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 Goldfield. Offices and Auction Rooms: X A P A KG A, COBOMANPEL. p A S H PRICES. The Celebrated CraigJee Jams reduced to lOd 5£ tin Kerosene, 9d $ quart, 10s per 4-gallon tin Hobart Town Marmalade, &% lb tin Sugar, Sugar (perfectly white), only iy.d. <$ ft Day & Martin's Blacking, 8d per dozen cakes American Salmon, Is per tin. ALEXANDER McCULSKY, Family Grocer, Top of Hobson-street. ALLWELL'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 6d, and is 6d each by S. FALLWELL, Chemist, Otahuhu and Papakura. FALLWELL'S WORM POWDERS.— A Medicine of singular and undoubted efficiency when employed for the Removal of Worms either in Children or Adults.—Pa ckets at Is 6d, 2s Gd, and is 6d each. Agents : Hamilton Bros., Queen-street. T. Clayton. Victoria-street. CLARKE BROTHERS, (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. aiHE QUICKEST, SUREST, AND SAFEST WAY OF GETTING RID OF A COLD 13 BY THE FREE USE OF THJfi CELE BRATED Dr. Coffin's COMPOSITION POWDER To be obtained in carefully secured Packages at Is 6d each, or otherwise, AT THE BOTANIC PHARMACY, VICTORIA-STREET, AUCKLAND. *W Agents wanted in Town or Country^ r\s coiMO:oT~know! Of course you know HE^US'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 any 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 csll at 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, By inspecting for yourself the best assortment of Men's, Women's, and Children's English and Colonial made Boots and Saoes.in New Zealand! REMEMBER THE MARKET CORNER.



Kerosene. i OLEOPHENE BRILLIANT OIL Is now universally recognized as the beet Burning Oil 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 perty against all chance of a Kerosene accident. ' Ask for OLEOPHENE BRIJLLIA2NT OlL,an<it»ke>no other. DIPLOMA of MERIT received from the : Vienna Exposition for Cans of various Tops and Oils. , OLEOPHEN.B BRILLIANT OIL !s invaluable to those who read or sew in tho evening, as it fives a ! stronger light than gas, while much less fatiguing to j the eyes. j SUPERIOR TO DEVOE'S, AS IT STANDS A HIGHER TEST. To GKOOEES & DEALEKS. O • g DO W 0 p ° HS' o * I ° * -a I °* < B-: 3 s * fi H go *a» b ■ q 125 « fed S Q tf H Sf H o •5 s Chief Etatopnr Master's Office. Auckland, May 20,1875. TO MESSRS. ARNOLD, HINES & CO., Importers, &c, Auckland: Gentlemen,—A supply of your Kerosene Oil (Oleo t)hine Brand) having been lately obtained for the use of the Bean Rock and Sandapit 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, • Xoursjtruly, J. J. BURGESS, Chief Harbour Muter, Provtao* dt AnoUua,



Miscellaneous- SADDLERY! HARNESS! AND ! STABLE EEQUISITES OF EVERY KIND. 1 The Undersigned since his Eemoval into his New Brick Premises (opposite Lewlsson's, Jeweller', has Greatly Reduced the price of every article of the above. By importing his own Goods direct from the best English Manufacturers he'i3 enabled to charge much lower prices for ever} thing (whether English or own make), than aoy oilier House in the trade. Biding caddies (Gent's and Boy's), very strurg, with best bar plated trees, complete, 70s ; Spring Cart Harness (my own make, strong and durable), from £6 15s; Spring Cart Harness (English make), strong and durable from £8 10s : Buggy Harness, best : Bnglish cilver on German Silver Mounted, with Silver plated all over Fames, £10 10s; Buggy Harness, my own wake, Silver on German Silver Mounted, from £10 10s ; Pair Horse Harness, best English Silver on German Silver, mounted, from £18 ; Dray Harness, stror.g and durable from £b, j 10s ; Spring Cart Collars, from 15s ; Spurs, complete with straps, from 3s6d per pair ; Bridles, 6s; Girths. 3s pair ; Dandy Brush-s. from Is 6d ; Leggings, 3s 6d ; f.tock Thongs, 12ft, 9s 6d ; Whips at wholesale prices ; Thongs, from 9d. :i<:very description of Harness, Pack Saddles, Collars, &c , made on the premises by experienced work i. en on thfl shortest notice. Repairs executed promptly and at reasonable rates I sole agent for Eiliman's Celebrated Royal Embroca tion for Horses, Cattle, Sheep, Dogs, &c. The Trade liberally dealt with, W. S. JONES, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL SADDLER, HAR NEbS MAKER, & IMPORTER, 129, Queen-street, opposite Lewisson, Jeweller. JUST O F E NE D AT OUB NEW OIL, COLOUE, & GLASS WAREHOUSE, 95 and 97, QUEEN-STREET. EX 3DUNEDIN, SHOOTING STAR, AND EMILY MCLAREN.— 500 PACKAGES OF PAPERHANGINGS, 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. T> O O T S! BOOTS! B. CROCKER VICTOEIA - STBIII, (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 cf the very best materials ana workmanship. B. C R 0 O X B B, (Late of West End, London), VICTORIA-STREET, (Opposite Holland & Butler's). OOTS !" BOOTS ! — Ladies' Kid Boots (sewn), 4s 6d, 5s 6d, 6s 6d A new and superior Stock of Boots and Shoes at equally low prices, at D. McPHERSON'S, Karangahape Road, jSewton. _^^____ ) -VT 15LSON-STREET. .FOR SALE-Freehold Allotment and Three Cottages, all in good order, and well let. SAMUEL COCHRAJNE & SON. Land Agents, Fort-street. O X SAL E—At the Market House: — For Sale, at Mount Albert, 15 acres of very choice Volcanic Land, fenced with a stone wall, delightfully situated on a good road, free of tolls, and command ing a magnificent view. The above-men', .oned valu able property is immediately opposite to Captain R. D. James' far-famed Orchard and vineries, and adjoins the well-known Market Gardens of Messrs. Turk and Sons. Terms: All or any part of the pur chase mouey may remain on mortgage any length of time at 7 %. For Sale a Large Family Residence off Symonds- Ptreet. Let for 15s. per week. Price, £280. £200 may remain on mortgage at 8 % for 2 y<-ars. For Sale, in the fine Farming District of the Tamaki, 120 acres of Rich Volcanic Land, fenced with thorn hedges, stone walls, and post and rails, all laid down in grass, irontage to a navigable creek, and adjoining some of the very best farms in the district. There is a plentiful supply of fresh water all the year round, which supplies the neighbourhood during the summer. Terms easy, and price a bargain. For Sale, 40 acres of good Land, partly bush, at Papakura; a bargain, £50. tS~Land and Property Sale by Auction Monthly. R. C. GREENWOOD, auctioneer, house, land. and general ° commission agent, Mac kkt Hottse. OR fALE, (cheap), a large lot of Splendid Ccata, Trowsers and Vests will be sold at a very low price To-night I To-night! at ahe Pantbeon, 198 Qne«n-street, next Edson's, Chemist. O BE LET, on Grafton B.oad, 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 rrell-built compact Family Home, of six rooms, out-biul dings, with large concrete well,, including six and s, -half acres of best volcanic land, all in good pasture, securely fenced and sub-divided by substantialjstontt walls. Apply to H. ASHTON & SONS, No. 8 New Zealand Insurance Buildings. W7~E A T O N • HAS ON SALE— 50^tons Circular Head Potatoes, a prime article for seed I 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 SEUEFERT, CABINETMAKER, (BY APPOINTMENT TO HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS THE DDKB OP 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 eleganoa with usefulness. Families supplied with Ornamental Furniture at moderate charges. ' NOTICE. 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. 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 before leaving the office. "We do not hold ourselves responsible for I parcels valued over £5. ; . C. G. QUICK, : Proprietor. 1 JOHN SOPPET, ? Agent.for Auckland,



Drapery ,- L I ) ■ ■ ■ r r V ( ■ ' f 1 ;' t. 3 ! I « t NOW OPENED ; AND INCLUDES IN J PRESENT SALE, jj A- { Very Handsome Shipment.?; OF THE '; FOLLOWING GOODS:— a Girls' Costumes Infants' Embroidered Cloaks and Pelisses Infants' Silk and Satin Hats Infants' Wool Hats, Hoods, Bootees, ? and Jackets I Infants' Worked Robes and Frocks * Ladies' & Children's Underclothing g and complete outfits, all at !? SAJ^JS PRICE ! i S. &J. R. VAILB, % 130 & 132, Q Q tJEEN - STEiEET. . t n A <t v, % ~ ■ ■« 5 ■M ■ C ■■t I i I a d ■i «• .0 a p [ "ROOTS! BOOTS!! BOOTS!! ! WILKINS & CO. BEG to inform their many friends and the public in general that they have Commenced Business as BOOT AND SHOEMAKERS, At Thompson's New Buildings (corner of Victoria and Albert-streets), and trust by strict attention to business, and supplying a good article, that they will receive share of their patronage and support; \* NOTE THE PEICES. *** Men's Elastic Sides, from") Made to order on & c 16/ to 20/. V Premises. Men's Bluchers, 10/6. ; ENGLISH STOCK: Women's Kid Boots from 4/. A nice assortment of Children's Boots. Half-soleing and Heeling 4/& REPAIRS NEATLY EXECUTED. . Remember the Address: ■ ■ i 1 THOMPSON'S NEW BUILDINGS, Corner of & Albert and Victoria-streets. TJOOT8! BOOTS! BOOTS ! A CHEAP SALE NOW ON STEPHENS & CAETEE'S; 136, QtJEEN-STEEBT. Having a large overstock of BOOTS and SHOES, they are determined to effect a 3 CLEAEANCE SALE, AT ENORMOUS REDUCTIONS, aT KEGARDLESS TO COST. io Cheap Line o:f Ladies' Boots V IT Cheapliineaf Gents' Calf, E.S 9/ Cheap Line of Children's, from 2/6 Cheap Line of Slippers ...2/ • ..-:.. T %• The Sale is a Genuine One, and vrill Continue for ONE MONTH ONLY. fy Note the Address — STEPHENS & CARTER, Bootmakers, 136, Queen-street. 1 ■gXCHANGE JJOTEL QUEEN-STREET. The undersigned having purchased the above we known Hotel, desires to inforaa bis friends and the public generally that he intend* to keep only the very best of WINES, SPIRITS, BEERS, CORDIALS, tu^ ■' ; \ BVERY ACCOMMODATION JOK TBAVELKERStf SPORTING MEN Can here obtain the very latest information respecting Racing and other Sports in New Zealand ami tha Australasian Colonies. THE BILLIARD ROOM Will be Refitted, and Lovers of this truly Noble Game will receive every attention. 1 The Latest numbers of the Australasian, Town and Cowtiiry, Sporting and Dramatic, Sell's Life, Punch, and daily papers always on file. - ■ b _____ ' ■ • • : ?oIE JOSEPH ELLIS, Proprietor. 3* JO 1" O T I C S TO BUILDESS, CONTEACTOKB, & OTHERS. TIMBER ! BRICKS ! TIMBER I .""[ Z~ The undersigned a» Agents for :.vJ \:U:/*ta WAIKAWAU SAWMILL Ma-Okxn TAIRUA SAWMILL rtdsßewaa HABKER'S PATENT BBIOK KILNj-.^Bt- CHANIC'S BAY lierfißß are prepared to receive and execute ordwaia fIWKT action with above. , o;:iot | COMBES &f DALDY, avtt i ; kliO*!'.::-; £■,', :.■«{ QOTUMTCIU—X. •'* --^tilnt