THE WTEfSetSS STAR, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 1875

Printed and published by the proprftKSfs, J*™%£ MoCratAOH Kkkd, of St George's Bay, andHW*£ , Bbett, of ParneU, at their General St«m *™ffi X J Office, Wyndh«aH*teet, ta^ho City o! AwoW«w» New iMdadd:— Friday, September 3,187S



Auctions II,:L l> A V N< TICK. TU CArJTALiteTS, IKVhSTUKS SFECULATO! , BUILD RS, ANO OTHERS. SATE OF DESIR 3BLS H si SEUOLD A?T) P • HEH< J- * PKu i EI. TV KN OWN , 'AS TuaT Ol- TEE I.AiE VMLI.IAM SOB ON, KSQ, JTUATE IN 808 SON AND NfcLfcO -STEELTS. UFRIVALLED (U'POETUNITY OF ACQUi ING FRK> HOLDS I-S Triß HEAKT OF AUCKLAND. GEO. W. BI.NNEY, FAVORED with instructions from C«i tain Burton, will sell by public auction, at the Corn Exchange, early iv September, due notice of which will appear, the following properties ■in obson and Cook-streets : 13 ding Allotments. Very Superior 12-roomed Dwelling1 - house, Coach-house, Stable, &c, and Section on which sanie are situate. Nelson-street : 7 Building Allotments. This is a chance rarely to be met with for persons to acquire Freeholds in the City, so close to the main centres of population, with all the advantages of the suburbs. The block of land is so sub-divided as to ■ give the section-^ .ders in each street the advantages of a good road at the rear. Further particulars and all. in formation may be had at the office of the Auctioneer, where Plans of the Property may be seen. Terms Liberal. SATURDAY, NOOJM. TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION, UN DEE DISTRAINT Fuli KENT. AT MESSRS E. F. WILLIAMS & CO.'S, ALBERT-STREET. OFFICE, Furniture, Boiler, Tools, a large number of Casks and Hogsheads, a lot of Cases, a large number of Bottles, Cork'tur Machine, Pump, Ladder, Corfesi, Rope, Bottle-stand, Tubs, Ale, Porter, Cordiali, &c. R. ARTHUR, Auctioneer. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8. PRELIMINARY NOTICE. PHOTOGRAPHIC REQUISITES. THE subscribers have received in structions to sell at the Rooms, Fort-street, on ■Wednesday next, Bth instant, at 11 o'clock, Cameras, Valuable Lenses, and PhotographarV Requisites. Further particulars in a future issue. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON Auctioneers. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8. GREAT SPRING SALE or NURSERY STOCK R. ARTHUR HA S received instructions from Messrs. Mason Bros, to sell, at the Nurseries, Parnell, on Wednesday, Bth September, A GENERAL COLLECTION OF NURSERY STOCK, embracing Pinus Insignia, Cupresses, Maero carpa, Fruit Trees, Thorns, Quicks, Roses, Camellias, Rhododendrums, Ornamental Trees and Shrubs, &c, &c, which must be cleared to make room for young stock. To Intending Planters, and the lovers of a Garden, this is an opportunity which they should embrace. Plants delivered free within 3 miles of Auckland. Crowther's 'Busses pass the Nursery every half hour. N. B.—Luncheon'provided. Sale to commence at 11 a.m. sharp. PROVINCE OF WELLINGTON. EXTENSIVE AND IMPORTANT SALE OF 12,00Q ACRES OF CROWN LANDS. NOTICE is hereby given that there will be offered for sale, by public auction, at the Crown Lands Office, Provincial Government Buildings, Wellington, On TUESDAY, 21st SEPTEMBER, At 12 o'clock noon, The Following Valuable Lands, situated within 20 Miles of the City of Wel lington, AND LESS THAN 3 MILES FROM the Intended Site of the Upper Htjtt Station, on the Wellington and Mas • teuton Main Trunk Railway Line, viz. :— ■ 58 Sections, making an aggregate of about 11,000 acres, varying in size from 154 to 228 acres each. Upset price, 10s per acre.; ' These sections consist chiefly of good timbered land, the greater portion of the bush, including some patches of totara, being well adapted for sawing pur poses The construction of the Railway to the Upper Hutt will afford the means of transit to market for this timber. ■ The deviation of the West Coast road line by the construction of a new line from the Upper Hutt to the West Coast of the Wellington Province, for which a sum of £4000 has been voted by the Provincial Council, will open up this land. In anticipation of the construction of this road, for which the bush is now being fallen, a bridle track will be formed at once. This land will acquire a high value when the road line in question has been completed. There will also be offered for Sale, Town Sections „ in Patoerston, Town Sections in Wanganui, and * Eurar Sections in the Tukapu and Horokiwi Dis tricts. Lithographed Maps, Gazettes with Schedules of Prices, and all further information, can be obtained on application by letter to the Commissioner of Crown Lands, Wellington. JOS. G. HOLDSWORTH, Commissioner of Crown Lands. Crown Lands Office, Wellington, 20th August, 1875. ~" Miscellaneous. Q.O L D E N BOOT. WILLIAM MILLER, Hanufaotttrbr of Sea Boots and Evert other Description of Boots and Shoes, (Next to Oxleys', Blockmakers), Queen-street Wharf. . ' Repairs neatly executed. nPHB SOUTH BBITIBH VISB ANt MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY STEW ZEALAND. ©APrCiL .. .. .. .. „. £700.000 TTHXIKTTID LIABILITY. The large and steady Increase of tht> basmens b Company, m shewn by Its reports, Rfforda the beat proof of the confidence of the public in the institu tion, and of lti popularity among Insurers. It Is conducted on sound principles, and Is widely known for liberality nd promptnen In the mttle ment of claimi. . Lohm cm t» paid at any Agency, at option of unnd. ; A.BOARDMAN,



. raiscellaneous- /g \A 3/ /o/newgoods\h\ H :^M£f> EVERY MAIL^7 ALL GOODS GUARANTEED, AND Every description of JEWELLERY Manu factured on the premises. OCCIDENTAL TTOTEL, JLJL VULCAN LANE. titt? nwv \^3 °PC" Daily from 8 a.m., and is sup ■ lnhl CAJ!J!j J plied with all Luxuries procurable. BEST BRANDS WINES, SPIRITS, ETC. (Contains one of Alcock's Bkst Tables, and is under the management of an Efficient Marker. AN INTERESTING COLLECTION OF CURIOS, PICTURES, ETC. Acknowledged to be the Rarest in the Province. LOCAL, ENGLISH, JND AMERICAN PAPERS FILED. _ ARMY AND NAVY"FAMILY AND COMMERCIAL HOTEL, UPPER QOKEH-STHEET. Although most conveniently situated for business men this Hotel is in a pleasant and healthy part of the City, and lias a splendid and com manding prospect. THE CHOICEST OF WINES AND SPIRITS. A NIGHT PORTER IN ATTEXDANCE, CHARLES BURTON, Proprietor. BUBLIC NOTICE. With reference to the absurd advertisement of Thoin.is Pjbli, in your issue of yesterdny, I may al.tto that as the character of T Fislj is so well-known, the following explanation will be deemed sufficient. W. DAWSON. W c hereby certify that, as Trustees of the Estate of Thomas i"ish. Chemist, Princes-street, wo .sold tho whole of Die Ptock, Fixtures, Book Debts, Furniture, Sarsapaiilla Business, and all rights therein and belonging to the same, to W. Dawsov, Chemist, tho above having been assigned to us by the said Thomas Fish for the be Jit ot his Creditors. T;iOS MACFARLANE. ~k HABKNJJSS HAMILTON, f Trusteeß F. W. K. D4WSOV, >-irustees. W. J. OAWKWELL, ) OARSPARILLA. I distinctly contradict the statements of Mr Daw son, and the Trustees of my Estate, as to their having disposed to Mr Dawson nay Sarsaparilla Business.- My legal advisers, having perused the D^ed of Assianmcnt, aiid informed me that i:o mention thereof is uiar.e nor r»ny words thf roiu used, under which thfi Business could pass. Tlie only things sold to Mr D. relating to my Sarsaparilla, being the Plant and a few gallons of Sarsaparilla. I hereby cantion Mr D., and all other persons, irom using my Trade Mark. THOMAS PISH, Chemist. July 31, 1875. [Established 1864.] By appointment cjS!pSi^^f|kir> Excellency the to II is -«£&SM;^>&£r Governor. TB A R N E T T, PORK BUTCHER, HAM AND BACON CURER, Next Ciiv Hall, Opposite tiik Thistle Hotel, and at Pabnell T. Barnett in thanking the public for their long and steady support, and having purchased Mr. Morey's business, as carried on in the premises opposite Mr. Darby's Thistle Hotel, beg to announce that he is now prepared to supply every requisite of the trade. jJll Goods stamped so as to defy imitation. K. B —Arrangementsl are now complete for the supply of shipping orders, which will meet with prompt delivery, and with T.B.s personal attention. ■VTATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY NEW ZEALAND. CAPITAL £1,000,000 RESERVE FUND £30,000 With unlimited Liability of Shareholders. Insurances effected against Loss by Fire; and on Hulls for the voyage or time; also on Merchandise and Freight by Steamer and Sailing Vessel. Wool covered against all risks from Sheep's back, or from Wool-shed, till delivered in London. LOWEST CURRENT RATES. Liberal Terms, and Prompt Settlement of Losßes, characteristic features of the Company. HENRY E. WILLIAMS, Manager. ■ Office: 25, 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, &c, sold by auction every Friday at 11 o'clock, and every Saturday at 2 o'clock, Trees, Shrubs, Plants, Poultry, and 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 ...._. E T OFFICE TO LET, In Fort-street, close to Queen street.—Apply to SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, • Auctioneers. mHE AUCKLAND Y'SEB'IiIAIS J. BLIND MANUFACTORY. \ M. HORTON BUSBY, ND MAKERS WIRE WOEKJJ WHOLESALE AND KKTAIL, VENETIAN HOUSE, Has] now' REMOVED to 'those Large, New, Commodious Premises, situated at the cornet Queen and Cook-atxeeft, where lie will continue üBIneADM heretofore.



Miscellaneous. /CLEARING SALE OF DRAPERY \y AJND CLOTHING FOR ONE MONTH! Stock has been Re-maeked at Cost Price. Remnants in Dress Pieces, Winfleys, Tweed?, and Shirtings. 12 gros-s M' ss Trimming, Is per t ozen. CO pairß Ladies' Corsets, 2s Cd ptu pair. 1 bale Scarlet Blankets, llquaiter, heavy, 18s a pair. Bought Job— 100 dozen Ladies' Josephine Xi t Gloves, 2s per par, cr 218 per doz. Ladies' Silk Ties, Lace Collars, Hosiery, Hats, Millinery, etc., etc. MUST BE SOLD TO EFFECT A CLEARANCE. D. McPHERSON, NEWTON DRAPERY WAREHOUSE Karangahape Road, NiWTOtf. IMPORTANT tt AL E OP DRAPERY & CLC THING AT Sstraordinary Low Prices!! WILLIAMWILSON, 204, AND 206, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND, Respectfully intimates having purchased from the Trustees in the Estate of James Heed, Draper, &c, Grahamstown, the entire Stock, AT LESS THAN ONE-HALF THE ORIGINAL COST PRICE, Consisting of— GENERAL DRaPjsKY, MILLINERY, AKD CLOIHING. Q.KEAT g A L E OP Costumes, Mantles, Satin Skirts, Shirts, Straw ITats, trimmed and untriramed, Millinery Bonnets, Ladies' Underclothing1, Baby Linen, . Feathers, Flowers, &c. Afjust about One-half regular Selling Prices; to an inspection of which W. Wilson invites the attention of all intending buyers, assuring: them that such a general collection of Bargains in Millinery and General Drapery Goods, at such reductions from the regular prices, is seldom to be mot with. The following are only a few of the many Cheap Lines to bo nit with in this Stock :— 400 Ladies'and Childion's Straw Hats s. il. c. d. Mr Reid's former price, Isikl to is Cd each, present price, from.. 0 10J to 1 C 120 Ladies' Black Cloth Jackets, Mr Reid's former price, 10s CU to 255, present price, irom 5 G — 10 9 4C Ladies' Polonaises in Homespun and Waterproof Cloth, beautifully Ttimmed, former prices, from 27s 6d tososeach,presentpriee.. 15 C —21V ; 0 70 Ladies' Waterproof Cloaks, at one half the former selling price (STAYS) (STAYS) J STAYSV Great Bargains in -<STAYS i- ISTAYS) (S'fAYSJ 27 doz pairs Of Ladles' Grey and White Coutilla Stays, at Is 11(1, usually sold at :!s 9d 300 pairs Thomson's Glovc-fltting ditto, at 4s Od per pair 180 Laclirs Ovcrskirts, at os 11(1 each, former price 10s Cd and l'2s each Crinolines and Dress Improvers at half-price 3 lots of Bright Durable Black Silks, at 3s lOd, 4s Cd, and 5s Cd per yard, positively worth one-third more money A lot of Colored Japuneso Dress Silks, at Is lid per yard, Mr Iteid's former price, 3» Od. ,_ (DRESS MATERIALS) -_..«., ixorkat J D RESS MATERIALS}. ?'^ r " vabibtx [ DRESS MATERIALS) Rkl>uou» 400 yards Satin Cloths, in all colors, at Is 4^d per yard, former price, 2s 4(1 Winceys, French Merinos, and Home Spuns greatly reduced A large lot of LADIES' SILK UMBRELLAS. 75 Ladies' Sillc Umbrellas, ivory handles, at Gs lid each, formerly sold at 12s Cd 18 dozen Ladies' Cashmere and Silk Scarfs, in all colors, at Is each, usual price, 2s Cd. In the above Stock will bo found a Good Assortment of Plain Household Drapery, which, having been purchased at less than one-half the original cost, the full benefit of those large reductions will be given to our customers and the public. [37~ The Sale has now commenced, and will con tinue for three weeks only. WILLIAM WILSON, 204, AND 206, QCTEEN-STKEKT, AUCKLAND. mHE UNDERSIGNED HAVE ON SALE PORT—Superior Old Red. in wood and bottle SHERRY—Superior qualities and brands,^bottled and in butts, hhds, qr.-casxs, and octaves BRANDY— Hennessy's and Martell's, in wood and case. Also, fine old Vintages for private families and Bisquit etu Bouche's and Ye Laage Fills, in flasks and half-flasks W.I. RUM—3O 0.p., in hhds and qr.-casks WHISKY —Dunville's, Greenlesa and Colville'B Sherriff's Islay, John Fraser's Brackla, and Jame son's in bulk, and Lome's Highland, Dunville'a, and Stewart's in cases OLD TOM—Browning's, In bulk Boord's, Booth's, Bernard's,, and Burnett'sln case SCHNAPPS—AdoIphe Wolfe and Co.'s, quarts and pints GENJSVA—John de Kuyper and Son's Anchor Brand in red and green cases ; J. H. Henke's Hollands, in stone jars and glass bottles, and Cologne Gin GINGER WINE, in qr-casks and cases CLARjST—Medoc, Chateau, Margeaux, St Jullen, <sc, MARASCHINO—Noyeau, Curagoa, orange and white, and Sarsaparilla BlTTEßS—Seiner's, Angostura, Orange, and Pomer anzen CHAMPAGNE—CIiquot's, Perrier Jouet's, Moet's Colltn's, and Tie bossy's SPARKLING MOSELLE—Dionhard's quarts and pints LINDEMAN'S CAWARRA HOCK AND CLARET Ist growth AMERICAN LIGHT WINE (Muscatelle) BOTTLED ALE—Bass's, Devenish, Tennant's, and Allsopp'n BOTTLED STOUT—Byass's, Blood's, Guinness s and Watkin's, bottled by Brass LIME JUICE CORDIAL—GIIIon and Co's pints and quarts, Gillon and Co's Sherbet GROCER TES, comprising—Belmont, Stearlne, Oza kerit, and Field's Candles, Crushed Loaf Sugar Bennetts, Saltpetre, Blacking, Blue, Sardines Pickles Beckett and Son'sJFRENCH BLUE TJSAS and SUGAJBS PALE ENGLISH MALT and KENT HOPS VlNEGAß—Champion's No 24, in bulk and case CIGARS—No 2 H.S., in 600 boxes, La Caebas, Al beurne, iquilla de Oro, Alonzo Careche, E. L. Erota, Six Robert Pool, Flor de Solor, La Grena difiaa, &c. TOBACCO—RagIan Twist, Hendrich Hudson, Belle Brandon, Ohildroy, Bicycle, &c PAlNTS—Carson's Anticorrosion, red and stone colour; Blundell, Spence and Go's Genuine Ground and Nos 1 and 2 White Lead, Red Lead, White Zinc, Mid. Brunswick Green, and Yellow Paints, Putty, Patent Driers, &c. Hodson and Co'a White Zinc and White Lead, in 281b drums OILS—Raw and Boiled Linseed in drums and barrels, Colza in drums, and Downer's Kerosene NOBLE AND HOARE'S VARNISHES OAK VAENlSH—Blundell, Spence and Co's, in cases, containing 161-gallon tins CORDAGE—Europe, Manilla, Bolt Ropo, Hambro line, and Galvanized Wire Rope All Long Vax Canvass, Woolpacks, Scrim, and Corn sacks Composition JNails for Muntz Metal Sheet Zinc, No 11,12,14. Ind ts executed for all kinds of goods. BROWN, CAMPBELL & CO. NEW ZEALAND INSURANCE COMPANY. FIRE AND MARINE. Capital, paid up and invested £240,000. Insuranoe against LOSS BY FIRE of every des cription of Property may be effected with this Com pany. Hulls Insured for the Voyage or Time. Merchan dise, Goods, and Freight Insured, by steamers and sailing vessala. Risks on Specie subject to special arrangements. LOSSES PROMPTLY PAID, GEO. V. PIERCE, M*n*f«,



Drapery. GEORGE V A TJ S B, SHIP CHANDLER, Oilskin Manufacturer, and General Dealer, Queen-street Wharf, Onehunga. If you want a suit of Oilskins, To G Vii use's Factory go ; The Chi-spest and tlio Best. "Anc! all sorts to'you he'll show: If thorn s none there that will fit you Out of those already made, Just leave with him your measure, And he 11 fit you to your grade. His makes are. miscallar euus; There's Coats and Trousers too, Short Jumpers, Pants, and Leggings, Sou westers of sorts two : For weur they're everlasting, Made of the best of ntuff; To tear is very tasking, They are so very tough ! go now's your chance a Suit to get, Ye Carters, Busmen, Whalers; Your bargain you will ne'er regret, Ye Captains, Mates, and Sailors : In fact it's all who do go out : In rude and stormy weather, Should patronise Gr. Vause's Shop For Suits to keep out water! Paintp, Oils, Canvass, Twine, Blocks, Manilla Rope, Pitch, Tar, Oakum, Tobacco, Pipes, Cigars, Pouch, Matches, Tea, Sugar, Coffee, Rice, Candles, Soap, Pepper, Mustard, Sauce, Pickles, Vinegar, Currie, Jams, Sardines, Oilskins, Varnish, Turps, Kerosine, Flags, Needles, &c, &c. &c. NOTICE.— The price of Horse Shoeing from this date will be, for cash, ONE SHILLING per set less than previously charged ; also all kinds of timith's Work done at low katkr, at V. M. HEIG-HTON'S, Lonuon Wioeinsj Forge, Pitt stroet, top of Grey-street — 31nt July, 1875. "DARNELL TVTUESE El ES. MASON BROS. rpAKE this epportunity of thanking their patrons. J- for the kinJ support hitherto afforded them, and respectfully be; to inform them that tho Planting- Season is now on, and solicits an inspection of their MAGNIFICENT COLLECTION OF NURSERY STOCK, Wnicn is Unequalled in the Colonies, consisting of Fruit, .Shelter, and Ornamental Trees and Shrubs, Roses, Thorns, Quicks, and every re quisite appertaining to Horticulture, Descriptive Catalogues of which can Lo had on application at the. Nurseries, or at MR. KOBT. BREWIN'S SEED STORES, Queen-street, Town Agent, AMERICAN SEWING MACHINES. THE "HOME" SHUTTLE-LOCK STITCH. THE PERFECTION OF MECHANISM. SIMPLE, COMPACT, EFFICIENT, DURABLE, AND COMPLETES t sews with tho least possible amount cf iabour, and a girl of twelve years can run it without fatigue. It is a Triumph of Mechanical Genius. "THE HOME" SHUTTLE is tho only practical Low-price Lock-stitch Sewin Machine ever invented. This Unequalled Machine ußes a straight needle, makes the "Lock-stitch (alike on both sides), has a self-adjusting tension, and is adapted to every variety of sowing for family wear, from tho lightest muslins to the heaviest oloths, And will even Sew Leather. It will hem, fell, bind, cord, braid, seam, tuck, ruffle, hemstitch, and gather. This machine will sew on and gather at the same time, and will work equally well on Silk, Linen, Woollen, and Cotton Goods, with Silk, Liven. or Cotton Thread. It Is not necessary for ub to endeavour to detract from the merits of any other machine. We claim to sell The Best Family Sewing Machine in the Market, WITIIOUT HEGABD TO PRICE, And we fo«sl confident that whenever persons wishing to buy Sewing Machines give tho "Home" Shuttle Sewinj? Machine fair trial, in competition with other machines, will have tho preference. With the Machine is furnished—Hcmmer, Braider, Sfcjittlo Bobbins, Oil Can, Oil, Screwdriver, Five Needles, Guagc, Table Clamp, and directions for use All securely packed in strong case with hinges. PRICE :— Complete in box £4 10 With Table and Treadle ~K 15 With Table and Treadle, Half-Cabinet, with Cover, Lock and Key £R Some thousands of these machines have now been cold in New Zealand, and they have given tho utmost possible satisfaction, as testiticd to in numerous testi monials, which we forward on application. In proof of their superiority over all other machines wo guarantee iheni 'or five yeara. To be had at all SEWING MACHINE DEPOTS, And of all Storekeepers Thbotjghotjt thk Coloky role importers: L. D. NA T HAN & C 0., AUCKLAND. rnHISTLB HO TEL. P. DARBY, Wholesale ant> Rtctatt WINK AND SPIRIT STORE EEN-STREET AUCKLAND, Begs leave to return many thanks to ths public, for the very liberal support accorded him for many yean past. Hying erected splendid Premises on the site of the old House which was destroyed by fire, he is now prepared to execute all orders entrusted to him rom town or country, with the' CHOICEST SELECTION OF WINES AND SPIRITS, Comprising— Sandiman's Four Diamond Old Port Wine Duff, Gordon's Sherry Champagne—Cliquot's Champagne—Perrler, Jouet's Champagne— Moselle, pints and quarts Claret—Chateau, Larose Claret—Lafltte Claret—Leoville Claret—St Julian's Real Old Jamaica Rum Hennessy's Three Star Brandy And othe» choice biands. ASSORTED O.ASBB MA**E TJP TO ORDER DIFFERENT BRANDS. BASS'S ENGLISH ALE ON DRAUGHT. Liberal Allowances made to wholesale purchasers. TERMS : SI RICTLY CASH. Sprits Ovorproof, the same as from bonded Store, sold in. any quantity. PROFESSIONAL NOTICE MR McCLEAN, (Lato 1 Surgeon Dentist to the City of Dublin Hospital, Dublin), May be consulted at K. D. Sykes, Upper Queen street, Auckland, on all diseases and irregularities, of the Teeth, from 9am t0'6,30 pm. Artificial 'Teeth inserted on the most recent scientific principles. B TONES AND CO. • HAVE ON SALE: ExJCraig Ellachie andjProspector— baker's flouk (in 2001b. sacks) H. BEOWN AND SON'S DUNEDIN J. GRAVE, PH(ENIX MILLS, OAMARTT HAY AND BAEE, OAMAB.U R, ANDERSON, DTJNEDIN 1,100 SACKS OATS 300 SACKS BBAN. NOT I O E. A Daily Coach will leave for all parts of 1&e Wai kato immediately on arrival of the train atM^-er; also a Daily Coach will leave Hamilton at 6.30 Ktn. for Mercer, arriving in time for the last train Jfo, Auckland. Parcels booked at John Soppett'e, 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 responsiblejpor parclsvaluedover;^ gMio*i^w ProprletoiJ JOHNgSOPPET, ,„.. Agent for Auckland,



Ii cEmaß®gff. . , QHEAP LIGHT! QHEAP LIGHT! TRY OUR KEROSENE AT 2/6 PER GALLON. 12 CASKS ANU'CAPNIG LA IV! PS, (EX "FERNGLEN,") Slightly Stained ly Fresh Water—will he Sold at 20 per cent. Discount. ALSO, 17 CASKS, CONTAINING HtND AND TABLE AMERICAN LAMPS, AT REDUCED PRICES. Anucapnic and American Burners, Globes, Glasses and Wiclcs, in great variety, AT THE CHEAP HARDWAEB HOUSE 230, QOEEM-STBEBS. o\ &c j. jdjTc ~z ci y . A~ M. N ° N B V (Late Master Tailor in the Highland Brigade), NAVAL AND MILITARY TAILOR, HABIT MAKER, ETC., HOBSON-STREET, AUCKLAND, Next Dook to the Scotxa Hotel, Z^S BEGS most respectfally to inform the clergy and gentry of Auckland, and the province generally, that hayS« met with unparalleled patronage and success since commencing busmess at tho above address, he wonkl tfke this opportunity ion/turn bta sincere thanks for tbeir favours, and atthe_same time to inform them, and the public, that from his varied experience in the above distmgished[arm of the> service, besides in London Paris, and Berlin, he is thoroughly conversant with all kinds of Uniforms, Ladies Biding Habits, GcnSemcnVwalklng and Biding Troupers, Hunting Breeches, &c. ; HighJand Costumes furnished complete; PufpitTnd Bar Gowns, Caps, and Cassocks at the lowest possible price lor cash consistent with first-class workmanship consecutive years Vice-President of the Cutters' Association in London, he is prepared to take Pupils and teach thorn the art, of Cutting in a few weeks The highest London and Paris testtoouials and references on application. lustructious in Cutting every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday evenings, from 7 till 0 o'clock. p yVE T'EAU, TRENCH gHIRT J^ANTJFACTORY, CITY MISSION BUILDINGS, COBBER OF ALBERT AND DTJPvHAM-STBEETS, AUCKLAND. [Established 18 G 9.] I JftH 1 ' ft: iWWi\ I I itvul! ' fIPJi I &f r m\V\l\ ' Im k\l J % co <gr Nek-- \JK \ 1*""'• **•—''t\»fflto\'i \ 1 I // *~lhi I H^llill 111 f EVERY ARTICLE MADE TO OKDiiii Aisß MEASUREMENT. A Large Stock ok Materials, of the Newest Patterns, Always on Hand. o 0L I) SHI RT S RE F 110 NTE D, BT C. o TIT AND QUALITY GUARANTEED. W. C 7 DENNES, IMPORTER v-\y-T-p-p"ia' OW 1^ jg^^^^^^^'^s;^Jß|&y g^|Mw j*^s\ rEI Jf CESS OF VERY LIBERAL DISCOUNT TO THE TRADE. REPAIRS DONE FOR ALL MACHINES. DRAPERY, HOSIERY, LADIES' AND GENTS' UNDERLINEN, MILLINERY, DRESSMAKING.—A FIT GUARANTEED. o W. 0. DENNES, being the largest Importer of all Sewing Machines of modern improvement and simplicity, can offer the best advantages to purchasers. Weekly, Monthly, or Cash Pay ments taken. Needles, Cottons, Thread, Oil, and all requisites for the above Machines supplied. Agent for Accouchement Belts. W. C. D°ENNEB Albert Buildings, Queen-street, Opposite Auckland Savings Bank.



T^IOTOJJIA SEED STORES, (Next Union Bank of Australia). NEW VEGETABLE SEEDS, All the best and newest varieties. NEW FLOWER SEEDS. *,■*• 72** large and choice collection imported direct from Paris by post. FLO WE R ROOTS, ANEMONIEB, 60 very best-named varieties, 6s per dozen BANUNOULTJS, 60 very best named varieties, 6s per dozen. LAWN GRASS SEED, Fine mixture, for Lawns, Croquet Grounds, lor Bowling Greens. R. BAIRD, Victoria -street. ■J^ M"'cTcf-V L S X V, FUNERAL LNDEJRTAKER, OP. OF OfBB O Sj-STBEKT. [Established 1842 J WJAMIBSON, • TJNDERTAKEE, &0., Is prepared to execute Funerals either in flrst jrtass style or plain, at strictly moderate charges. Weiljsiey. sJtbusi Easx, , • I Two doom from Queon-Btreet.



,JJ O T I C E. THE AUCKLAND CIECULATING LIBEARY. EDWARD WAYTE Bega to inform Subscribers, and the general public, that the EVISED CATALOGUE • OF. THE AUCKLAND CIRCULATING LIBRARY IS NOW BEADY, And may be had on application. NEW BOOKS ADDED MONTHLY. TEE AUCKLAND CIRCULATING LIBRARY, 100,; QUEEN - STEEET. edwar~d"wayte, riEEAT OALE OF "gOOTS AT THE BLUE BOOT. C. BROOKES Is Selling the whole of his Stock of English Boots and Shoes at Cost Price, to make room for alterations. C.B. is going largely into the Colonial Goods. The Sale will be a genuine one. JUST LANDED -25 trunks of Ladies' best Kid Sewn Boots - 300 pairs of Girls' Strap Shoes, all sizes 600 pairs of Girls' Patent Lace Boota 200 pairs of Women's Kid at 4s 6d. A large quantity of Slippers at 2s. C.B. has always given his customers and the public Good Bargains. Call early! Call early! The SALE tafor ONE MONT . '." , .' O. BROOKES,,,;. |B. L-U X BNQ 6;, T xaoxii* Oppobzu xBBJGmr HtA&K, Next Dywra's, Draper,



FUNERAL J|pa UNDERTAKE " [Established Lz^'A i 859.] £§i|£ p^if ill Jl ill |p !|r n JJ P T I o x Messrs. BURTON & BIRNIE Desire to return their sincere thanks for the lih support accorded to them since commencing busri* and have now much pU sisure in direetiug theaS■ tion of their customers, and the public DeneraThT?" the following Biscuits, which they are now [« position to supply :— " ln' Abernethy Fancy Spice Nuts Arrowroot Fingoes Tunbria»e Butter Ginger Nuts Wines s Briars Imcerials Water Cabin Mixed Wines Sweet Lun«h Captain Nonpareils Plain do • Cracknalls Osborne Coffees Crown Picnics Charcoals Dessert Rusts Saloons Digestive Soda Rice Bj stg Africans Victorias Sold Wholesale akd Retail by BURTON & BIRNIe CROWN BAKERY, ' HOBSON -STREET Opposite St. Matthew's Church. FREEMAN'S HOTEL FREEMAN'S BAY. MR. ROBT. STOW (the Proprietor) begs to inform his numerous customers, friends, and the public.. that he still supplies Wines, Spirits, &o of the beat brands, at town prices. The Bottle Department has special attention,' There is a Bagatelle Table on the premises second to none in Auckland, which, with a comfort. able room, first-class attendance and civility, \rfjj insure an evening's enjoyment. The best and most refreshing Colonial ixsg always on draught. Bell's Life in London filed. STANDARD FIRE AND MAEINB INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. B3?~ Agent for Auckland— HENRY GILFILLAN, 7, Queen-street ■ A UCKLAND MODEL TEAINING il SCHOOL, * CHORAL HALL, SYMONDS ■ STEEET.j JOSIAH MARTIN, Head Mabteb. The next Quarter will commence on MONDAY sth July. Commerce, Science, and Manufactures, Mr.T. Martin,' Literature, Classics, and Mathematics, French, MUBic, and Drawing, Rev. B. Beowkx. Fees (Quarterly, payable in advance): Elementary One Guinea! Senior .Two Guineas, Advanmv* Three Guineas. Pnnils are specially prepared for Literary, Com me roial, or Industrial pursuits, andfor the Examina tions of the Civil Service and the Telegraph Department. Parents are respectfully invited to visit the School. QLSON'S npOMATO OAUGE.' The undersigned having Purchased from Me. E Olson the RECIPE of his CELEBRATED SAUCE, together with the Goodwill of his Business, beg to solicit a continuance of the Public Favour. The Sauce may be depended upon as perfectly Pure, and free from Adulteration. It creates appe tite and promotes digestion, and as none but the best and most wholesome Ingredients are used, it cannot' but merit a continuance of the high favour it has already attained in public estimation. RICHARD GARLICK & CO. T M. McLAOHLAN, 218, QUEEN-STREET, HAS JUST OPEN ED *52 R OLLS OP THE TDEST QHINA TU"ATTING Ever Imported into Auckland. He guarantees it to wear twice the tune of the ordinary cheap qualities. 3ft. Oin. 3ft. 9in. 4ft. 6in 1/8 1/7 "i/io| Ex Lutterworth he can show the QHOICEST OF pLOOK-CLOTHS ; IN THE CITY, varying in price from 2/5 fo 5/6. ■ 2/6 " to 5/6 Parties furnishing are requested to Inspect the Stoclc before buying elsewhere. OPPOSITE UNITED SERVICE, QUEEN-STEEET. FTIAYLOR'S PATENT No. I—HAND X MACHINE, Complete with Braider, Corder, and Trimmer com bined in the pressure foot; Tucking Gauge, torn: Hemmers, four Shuttle-reels, six Needles, Ou-«an, and Screw-driver, with Book of Instructions. This Machine is sufficiently heavy to stand firm without being screwed down, and, being supported on soft cushions, will not damage the table. It is not a mere toy, but really substantial ana useful, and guaranteed stronger and more omrns than any Hand Machines, ever offered to the puDiici —being equal in strength and wortmanshipto any Stand Machine sold at double the price.—Price, t> : Guineas. . > No. 2.—Machine on Patent Saloon Stand; price, < Guineas. , .„ I No 3.—Machine on handsome Square Stand; price, 8 Guineas. Appointed Agent— T. PEACOCK, Optician, &0., SHOKTiAyp-aTßgieT. . CITY WEST PUBLIC SCHO 1* WELLINGXON-STBEIST. EVENING CLASSES,. Conducted by Mr. Harrison, Mr. Stevens, ana »r> B. M. O. TheoreU. English, Arithmetic, Book-keeping, and DrawinSf- Latin, Greek, French, German, Euclid, and Algebra! Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday evenings. from 7 to 9. _— HPHE following are the Rates for JL Advertising in the Stab :— . Three Lines ••• ■} S Four Lines * ,£ SiiLines •••••• 2^ Perlnch ...............;••:/ % Contracts can be made for MontMg"' _,'•""' alf-yearly. and Yearly advertigen^nj^Xr!,-'^— 'i—-