The Evening Star.

rftheP VI.—No. 1,625.]

Auckland, N.Z., SATUEDAY, MAY 1, 1875.

[Price : ONE PENNY.



SMppiag. A* f\VEELAND MAIL *«^^svv '--' ROUTE TO ECTROPE VIA V^MW^«HONOLULU, KAN FRaNCISCO, "flß^n^^AND NEW YORK. [The A nstralasian 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, 1,500 tons, J. W. Buown, 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, A gent. "jS" A USTRALASIAN A&iSCfi^v ■ £-*- STEAM NAVIGATION Tffi^^COMPANY'ti FIRST-CLASS EOK SYDNEY, MELBOURNE, AND ALL QUEENSLAND PORTS ; ALSO, THE PALMER RIVER GOLDPIELDS. The Splendid Mail Steamship MIKADO, E. Moore, Commander, expected on or about Sun day, 23rd May, will leave as above six hours after arrival. For freight or passage, and all particulars, apply to H. M. JERVIS, Agent. iIA J?OR SYDNET~AND •BPW^^v -i- MELBOURNE. The fast and favourite s s. HERO, Captain LoGiN, will leave Auckland as above on I SATURDAY, the Ist May, at 4 p.m. I Outward Cargo will be received on board up to 2 o'clock on Pridsy Afternoon. For Irijght or passage, apply to CBUICKSHA]«K & CO, Agents, Queen-street, Auckland. April 27, 1875. "VJkjk jVpEW ZEALAND •**^i STEAM SHIPPING COM- PANY (LIMITED.) Fon New Plymouth, Nelson, Picton, Welling ton, Lyttelton, and Otago ; transhipping at Wellington for Wanganui, Napier, and Povkrty Bay ; and at Nelson for Westport, Greymouth, and Hokitika. [Passengers Booked Through to Melbourne.] WELLINGTON ■Will leave Onehunga Wharf To-morrow (Sunday) 2nd inst,, at 7 a.m., and the Bluff anchorage at 3 p.m. sharp. The Tarn O'Shanter, for the convenience of pas sengers, will leave Onehunga Wharf for the steamer at ii pm. Fare, 2s Cd each. MiV TIME TABLE. Bth —s.s. Phcebe ~) 12th. —s.s. Ladybird ( 18th.—s.s. Taranaki [» as alove. 23rd.—s.s. Wellington | 27th.—s.s. Phcebe j For freight or passage apply to W. P. WHEELER, Auckland. Or, A BARNJKS, Onehunga. Oifices—Hobson's Buildings, Shortland'-srreet m %j%. "OOR WANGAREI WTO^- WANGAROA, & MONGONUI. The new steamer lONA wju leave as above every MONDAY, at 5p m. CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agents. 16, Queen-street, Auckland, April 1,1875. sli T? O B, SALE, Jfcpfa^v ■ The brig Prlarie.l39 tOD» Regis- JlAEßxiltza *er' ÜBt arriv^d from Lanncestoa. tr2j&si!W%*o Has a Bow Port or Clerr Hold, and is admirably adopted for the Timber Tiade. Apply to STONE BROS. 80th April, 1875. ', For^Sale. Xjl O E S A L E. A Rosewood Piano, by Eord of Paris, will be sold under cost to close consignment. R. BAIRD, Victoria-street. T X L E ' A E M- S. FOR SALE, a Consignment of the above in sizes ranging irem^J inches to SJ inches. Just Landtd ex Hero. BAMUEL COCHPvANE & SON, Fort-sweets IP OR SALE, OR TO-LET 1 ON LEASE, > | The Villa Residence now in the occupation of Mr E. G. Smith, Paget-street, Ponsonby, consisting of eight rooms, all in good repair. A neat well-kept Flower Garden. Tbe House commands a splendid view or Auckland and the Harbour. For terms, &c„ applyjto ; GEO. W. BINNEY. TO EARMERS—For Sale, in the East Tamaki, 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 I miles from Auckland on a good road. \ J. M. LENNOX, Estate Agent, Auckland. OR IMMEDIATE SALE, two new and well-flnithed Cottages in the heart of the City. The Cottages are well-built, have , biick basements, and are new let for 17s per week each. Freehold allotment, 66 x 200, and excellent well of water. Price £000 th-a two; half of the money can lemain at 8 per cent if required.' J. M. LENNOX, .! Estate Agent. Auckland FOR SALE, in Brookville, a com fortable Pour-roomed House, with freehold allotment 46 x 87. Price, £150. J. M. LENNOX, Estate Agent, Queen-street. FOR SALE, a Bargain, in Ponsonby, a fine Building Site in John-street, 120 x 120. Price, £35. J. M. LENNOX. OR SALE, at Mount Roskill, 40 acres of fine Volcanic Land, partly * cleaned, and a small fioute built upon it There is a good run for cattle adjoinirg. Price, £500. This Farm can be sold in smaller lotV to suit purchaseis. ~ J. M. LENNOX, ,',.;:. r.-J-■ 2 ../ Estate, Agent, Auckland, FOR £ALE, in the rising district of • Ngarotp, Waikato. a choice unimproved Farm of 350 acres. This Farm is situated within two miles of the proposed railway, »i d hbbnt tbe same distance from a School-house. Price. £3 10s per acre. , ' J. M.!LENNOX, Estate Agent,. ' • . ' i Qneen-street. TO WORKING MEN.T-I llave ? several good Freehold Cottages For Sale within a short distance of Queen street, at prices ranging from £120 to £200. One-half of the money can remain on mortgage. . J. M. LENNOX, i . Estate Agent, Qneen-street. FOR SALE, at Mount AlbertT 18 acres very good land (no stones), all fenced, and good House. Price, £450. I For Sale, a-4-ton Yacht, topmast, rig, spars, oars, ' sails, Ac, complete, half deck, in good repair. Cheap for £19, A comfortable Cottage, *ix rooms, in good order ; stable, garden, &c. A bargain, £65. Leasehold in a good locality. An acre of Volcanic Land, with three-roomed House, fenced and planted with trees, at Mount Eden Price, £112 A choice Block of fine Land at Hokitnga, con taining 900 acres, nearly surrounded by water; price, £200. Balf the money can remain on mortgage for three years. Two l*rge Allotments on the Epsom and Onehunga Road, 50 feet by 300 a bargain. About 100 acres good Land, near the Station, Papakura Valley, will be sold cheap 3 New Onions, Farm Produce, &c, <&c., at Low t thai; / le, a Pony Basket Carriage. . msr veral good Hack and Harness Horses. *' «'gti „ B. O. GREENWOOD, '__,_,, , ; ' General Oommissii.n Agent, 4 llj Mwket House, j i



I Bftsslnsss O&nta. jg OOKS BOUNL PAPER RULED, LEDGERS MANUFACTURED AND MACHINE NUMBERING, At WM. LEYS, (Next door above Evening Star.) EVANS OTTBTI, PHOTOGRAPHERS, 19G, Queen-street, Auckland, Next Auckland Savings Bank. IKS'" Attention is respectfully invited to our Card, Cabinet, and Pull-Plate Size Portraits. ABERDEEN ±>uOT FACTORY, Dupham-mtreet. I A Large ?Wk of Men's, AVomen's and Children's . Boots end always in stock. Sole Manufac turers of th« i-«an ks;' Watertight, specially adapted for the C hinenjuii and Th> mes trape. BLACK & CO f 1 S H is is & <J U JL Wholesale, Shipping, and Family Butchor Queen street, corner of Durham stree*. Auck» and. Poultry of aU kinds drosoed to order. Prima Smoked Tongues, Home-cured Bacon. Corned Beef on sale in largo quantities. N.B.—Dealers in Game. Live Pheasants forwarded to el! parts o? the Colony opon recoipt of order. tfsmilie* waited on in town o-> (suburbs. TAMES BUTCHEE, V CART PR, CO <• 1R ACTOR, *c. Goods tltartd and Delivetert fiom thips'side en HUORTt'ST NO''ICE. BALLAbT SUPPLIED. I Newcastle and Bay of Islakd Coals. I Also. Fibbwoqd. cut or nncnt, at REASONABLE RATES. pOP. TLAND O EMENT, 300 casks Portland Cement 6000 lire Bricks, Fire Tiles Fire Clay atd Plaster cf Paris. KEANE & JENKINSON, VIOTORIA-STREKT EAST. Ib '* JS O Jfct M" AM, TEACHER OF MUSIC, Waterloo Quadrant, Opposite Government House. VVARNOCK BROTHERS, T V SO.*P & CANDLE MANUFACTURERS, Kk'HMi'.nd, Cox'h Cbkkk. Office — Durham-street. Auckl and. ¥ O A E S O W, $J * House and Land Agent, Sent and Debt Oollscfcjr, Blichbury'n .Ktllldlug*. '4woii ctreni. C.l i& U JA G Mi ia, .•:'-■. Jfi iS ft, M FREEMAN'S BAY SOAP & CANLDK WORKS. Cash Bnyam of Tallow. f A OAKIi J • O AMU EL WELLS *•-? House, Land, and Commiadnn Agent, Collector of Rents, Dobtu, Highway Rates, &c. Loans •Ranged. Office: 129, Queen sJrost (three doort below the Union Bank.) | O X A I G, t? ». FORWARDING AGENT, Wholesale and Retail Co?l and Firewood Merchant, &c— On Sale, Newcastle and Wangarei Ooal, Ti-tree Firewood (cut and uncut), Tanks. Charcoal, Ballast, Hob art Town Palings. Sacks for sale. t Fort-street, Auckland. Qi X X BA£ii ii V ASK STEAM BISCUIT MANUFACTORY, HoßSoir-3TRK3T. lOKINa A.ND Geotthd Sttoar Axwats om Hakd W. R. WADDELL. ~\AI jPHILLIPJ?» Ai S<J N, V¥ « OIL, COLOR, and GLASS MERCHANTS, Importers of Paperhanglngs, Scrim, Paints, Oils, Turpentine, Colors. Varnishes, French Polish, Gold Leaf, Artists' Colors and Brashes, Plate, Sheet, Crown, Ornamental, and Phoio^rapSile Glass, Picture Frame and Tapestry Mouldings] Clock and Coropaxs Glasses, Glazed ash P'ticrs, «c. Glass cut to 2« ,and carefully packed. 12. Wfndhsm jtreot. tSTotice of Removal B. CHOCKED, respectfully informs his numerous friends, cusrrmprp, avd tbe gene-al punlic, that be has rerrioved his Boot Manufac'ory to those premises irr.mtdiattly opposiie Messrs Holland und hutler's. Victoria-f treet, formerly < cenpied by Mr Johnstone, whose s'ocf Mr CROCKER has purchased. He will »s usunl, carry on his business, and to any who may not have favoured him wih a turn, be onl; elicits a Mrg!p trial, when he is sure it wiU be epeaW.—B. CROC K"*R \Af Jb. O J% i iM h is- h V * • BUILDER. CARPENTER, and JOINER Vuloan Lank, ANT> FOBT-STBKBT. Shop Fronts, Office Sittings, and all branchei of the buildine trade executed. "OONESI _BONEy! BONLB ! Bought in any Quantities FOR C^SH at the Free man's Bay Bore Mills, and at No 8, Lower Queen street, by J. & J. SOPPET. CHAELES BLOMEIELD, HOUSE AND SIGN PAINTER, Is prepared to undertake every description of Plain and Ornamental Writing, Gildirg, Graining, Marbling, Colouring, Painting, and Paperhanging, &C, &c. Ponsonby Road, Newton. Orders may be left at the offices of F. G. Ewington, J, Carson, jor Samuel Wells, Queen str«et. ■——— om—moaamw———waa——W—aß maak n i WR. \ YWAED'J . AP BSDDIVO FORNIT RE, & FUNERAL FURNISHING ~ . „ WAREHOUSE, WYNDHAM S2EEET, (Next to Queen-street Comer). Residence and Shop, corner of Pitt and Grey-" streets. in 11 i mil I'm iiiumih umiiin ninum iiiiini mm— mm'—iiiinm qr; & j sopp et, MILLERS, Freeman's Bay Steam Mills, AND NO 8, LOWER QUEEN-STREET, WSATHV, At CKLA.ND. j) B ; i tis & f r. MR. T. TEA FORD, BURGEON DENTIST, Waksfisld st c a a at. Artificial Taeth, from One to a Full Set, la Gold 07 Vulcanite. ALA EKE BEOTHERS, V/ (LATE CROMBIE'S) ROYAL FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERIES, (Okp -crs Union Bank), QUEEN STREET, AUCKLAND. First-class Portraits rom C.D.V. to Lite Size, Moderate Prices. Children's Pottra tahen instantaneonsly. Money- MXJNKY MO TE~^D on first-class iXi. freehold security, t low rates of interest.— R. C. Dyer, |V|uiN: jc:Y 12/j l^.T.iAiy, ia large and LfJL small sums, low rates of interest.—Apply ELIOTP MEYER Solicitor, 23, Shortland-street. MONK;* To LrNli in large or stmall annig, ativcry low r»te"f interett — Apply to Mr Laiahley, BoUdtoi, HI»lntre8»!



B'JtSiliQSB C&iTilS, T P ~A L M E B, «.» • ENGINEER, GASFITTER, PLUMBER, &c , Three doors from Royal Mail Hotel, Victoria-street. Estimates furnished on lowest terms for Gas fitting, iron-roofing, Spohting, and PttmpSj in every branch of the trhde. 7 FITaI 0 L A.B X % ESTATE AND MINING AGENT, No. 2^l, Insurance Buildings, Auckland. ALFRED a LET, (From Mesrs fiidley ahd fWs, Toftdon), PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER, AND ' JEWELLER, ETC., Informs the j.ublic ancl his friends that he has REMOVED TO NEW PREMISES, OPPOSITE *HK JTIW MAKKET, QtTEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. RE. WEBS T E R, » WhOMsA'P AJ-T) ENTAIL SADDLER A*D HARjxKSS MAKER, < 133, Q'7K>N STitKKT. AUOKLAND, (INest tbe Union Bank) Y\ EVI Tl\ GOA -M A K Eli 244, QUEEN-STREET. Always in Stock— Best brands Gunpowder, Ac. Blasting Powder, and Fuze, Shooting and Fishing Tackle J. 0. PELHAM'S JL ADDER & jQAEROW JL1 ACTORY, 49, VICTOBIA-STREET. HVJTBY DKtCRIKTIOV Of Ladders, Barrows, and Steps, on hand, made to order, or lent on hire. iys te &A.XJhDJtstiiL, Quits Contractor to J3A the City Cenncil for the Emptying of Earth- Closets, Privy Boxes, Cesspits, &c, is prepared to at tend punctually to all requests regarding tbe above. Persons desiring to have tho said places attended to, either weekly, fortnightly, or otherwise, can have tho same done by leaving a notice either verbal or written with the Inspector of Nuisances. City Council Offlcu. Queen-street p OTTIS'S TOMATO SAUCE G. COTTIS, of Rutland Road, P'arnell, 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, lie 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. HIPS! WHIPS! WHIPS-! AT WHOLESALE PRICES. The Undeisigned has now on hand by far tho best largest, cheapest, and mott v<trhd Stock of the above in the province, which he is now Felling at Wholesale Prices, to make room for three more cases to arrive per SHOOTING STAR. Also, a large and varied Stock of every description of Harness, Saddles, Bridles, Spurs, Combs, Brushes, Kneecaps, India-rubber and other Fetlock Boots, Headstalls,' Girths, Fancy Bits, tingle and Double Greyhound Starters, Ladies' and Gent's Patent Safety Htlrrups, &c, all of which will be sold at the lowest prices FuR CA3H. Every description ot Harness, Pack Saddles, &c, made on tbe premises by expe.ienced workmen on the Shortest notice. Repairs executed promptly and at reasonable rates. Bole agent for Blliman'scelebrated Koyal Embroca tion for Horses, Cattle, and Sheep. All Saddlery and Harness at Greatly Reduced Prices Purchase at the cheapest house in town, direct from the Importer and Maker. The Trade supplied. W. S. JOKES, aADDLEB, HARNrffcS M.ABER. * IMPORTER, 154, QUE-IBN-f-TBEET. "PXPIRATION OF LEASE. mmWmmw^^^^^amaa^aaamßKßBiwni^nnnß_m%w?\ai__i CRANWELL AND CO. Are Selling Off P U R N IT U R E, At Wholesale Prices. XT OLEAND & BUT LEE, TO THEIR FRIENDS AND THE PUBLIC. We cannot'allow the present season to pass without returning ybu our sincere thankß for the very liberal patronage yt » v«ve bestowed upon us during the two anda-half yei».swe have been in business; we must admit ;the same has exceeded our expectations. You'may defend 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 band. By the ' Anazi'' we have Just Received C>o BALES^CaSES PAPEKHANGINGS, 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, .fee, 28 & 30, VIC TO RI A- STRE ET, AUCKLAND, A few steps from Union Bank. ONEHUNGA AND AUCKLAND LINE OF COACHES. TIME TABLE. Leave Onehunga— ; Leave Auekland — 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. i ,4 p.m. 6 p.m. .•■,, ; , ; ,,< Saturday nights. 6.90 pan, '\ > .'- 11,30 p.fcuS 1



Kerosene. OLEOPHENE BRILLIANT OIL 13 now universally recognized us the best Burning Oil which can le made. Recommended by the Fire Insurance Companies for Safety, and by all con sumers for tbs Brilliancy f its 1 ight. In purchas ing this Oil the buyer insures himself and bis pro perly against all chance of a Kerosene accident. Ask for riLKOFHWNE BRILLIANT OlL.andUktno other. DIPLOMA of MERIT received lrom the Vienna Exposition for Cans of various Tops and Oils. OLEOPHENE BRILLIANT OIL *s invaluable to those who read or sew in the evening, asiteives a stronger light than gas, while much le;:s fatiguing to the eyes. SUPERIOR TO DEVOE'S, AS IT STANDS A BIGHER TEST. / ' ■ \ // ' WAA-AAm To GEOOEKS & DEALERS. O s m o H O g 3D w Eh _ -^ HH • _____ p°a so Z 1 °. m | g <.B*" .a n » a H fe g • !» B* § o ap. ° i a „ M'- i H *aa g q ° '« 2 M w -Be °c M • « ■* as s a 6 m S *mm 5 0 Ha y_r < r* - M*: o aM 0



Merciiandisd. A R R I V""~E^~L) PER THE « AGNES,' 300 SACKS BAKERS' FINEST OAMARU ELQUR. 100 S A 0 X S BARLEY. 19G SACKS BRAN. T. H. HALL & CO. /CANTERBURY CHEESE, SUPERIOR QUALITY, EIGHTEEN CASES ON SALE I3Y T. H. HALL & CO. QjUPERIOE QUALITY NELSON HOPS, 1875, ON SALE BY T. 11. HALL & CO. /COLONIAL MANUFACTURED TWEEDS BOOTS AND SHOES SHEATHING AND ROOEING EELTS. . T. H. HALL & CO. 13 YA~N, BELL AND CO., GENERAL MERCHANTS, AND COMMISSION AGENTS, Vulcan Lane, Auckland. BILL'IA R~D TABLES, To arrive per Shooting Star and Emily McLaren, Consignments of First-cla?s Tables, complete, with all the most recent Improvements. Full particulars on application to the undersigned. Also, to arrive ex Emily McLaren, 200 boxes Brandon's Candles.' Ex Dunedin, 200 boxes De Roubaix Candles 100 bo.:es Belmont's Candles 200 cases 10 qrs. Hennessy's Brandy, Geneva Rum, &c. q B A k E R S. EX AGNES, FROM OAMARU— 25 tons Hay and Barr's Flour I 10 tona » it's Flour. GEO. W. BTNNEY. NO more need for weary wives and mothers To sit with fingers weary and worn, With ej elids heavy and red To ply lheir needle and thread ; To band, gu< sett, and seam, He«m. gnssett. and band Till the heart is sick and the brain benumbed As'well as the weiry haiid. —Hood. All this can be puton one side by buj ing one of D E N N E S' Al SEWING MACHINES, roa MONTHLY, WEEKLY, OR CASH PAYMENTS. TJDWAEI) WAYTE, Has now received the V WHOLE OF HIS SHIPMENTS ... . OF MAGAZINES FOR 1874, Comprising — All the Year Rot.nd, ISU Cassell's Magazine, 1874 !->' Chamber's Journal. 1874 Family Herald, 1874 Gkod Words, 1874 Good Words for the Young, 1874 Leisure Hour, 1874 London Journal. 1874 Once a Week, 1874 Sunday at Home, 187* Sunday Magazine. 1574 Band of Hope 1874 British Workman, 1874 C hatterbox, 1874 Childrens Friend, 1874 Childrens Prize, 1874 > Child's Companion, 1874 Cottager and Artisan, 1874 Good Words for Young, 1874 Infant's Magazine, 1674 Kind Words, 1874 Sunshine, 1874, &c, &c. And Is now offering them at REDUCED RATEB. EDWARD WAYTE, importer of books, 100, Queen-street. AUCKLAND PERMANENT -CO-OP A- BUILDING AND INVEST MENT SOCiKTY. DEPOSITS RECEIVED at the following rates — 6 months or no longer .. 6 per cent, per annrun. 7 days' notice .. 5 per cent, per annum JOHN BATGER, Secretary. 93, Queen»street. O~N S A L I) By the Undersigned:— EX OIAOC, FROM MKLBOUBNX SUGAR From the Yarraville Refinery. GOLDEN SYRUP From the Yarraville Refinery. GEO. W. BINNEY. FLOWER SEEDS! !! Direct fbom Paris by Post. Having proved the superiority in growth of Con tinental Grown Flower Seeds, I have at considerable expense imported a VhRY PINE COLLECTION by mail, thereby insuring greatest despatch and care, and consequently more certainty of growth.—R. Baikd, Victoria-street 'FLOWER ROOTS, From Holland Direct. K(\ VARIETIES RANUNCULUS, 5s per dozen. °V VARIETIES ANEMONIES, 6s per dozen. Also, daily expected— A Shipment of Hyacinths, Tulips, Crocus Ixias, Iris, Deilytris Spectabilis, &c, &c. R. BAIRD. Victoria Seed Stores. "TVEVONPORT, NORTH SHORE. For Lease, for five years, 40 acres of Land and Orohard, near Flagstaff Hill, on easy terms, Particu&rs feomj^g; SAMUEL^COCHRANE A: SON, . land Agents, Fgrtatrttb



Miscellaneous. TVTOTICE OE BEIOTAL. W. PHILLIPPS & SON Beg to tender their thanks to their Friends and its Public generally for the patronage received by thettl dttry the lart 21 years, and have great pleasure in ibfottnin" them, in consequence of their require ments.- ißef hate removed to those more extensive and central pf-'eWftes &5 and 97. Queen-street. W P. & SON beg to cttii attention to their Large Stock of Oil and Colourman'H Cioo% of which they have just received, and are continually i*t receipt of large shipments, viz. :— POLISHED PLA.TE GLASS from 144 x %. Tkrt-gh do, Ornamental and Sheet of all sizes, Photographer*' Glassware, and Deck Lights. GLASS SHADES of all sizes, Oils, White Lead, .Paints, Colours, Varnishes, Brushes, Ironmongery, and all trade sundries, Patent Silicate, Anticorrosive aiid Oxide of "Iron, suitable for all kinds of iron work ancl oiit'OiWlrViti^f Artists' Colours, Brushes, &c. W. P. & SOft best to call special attention to their Stock of PAPEEIIAfc'GtSSS, which is unquestion ably tlie largest and best assorted in tiie colony, being so varied that the taste of the IfioSS fastidious buyer \ can be satislied. Calico, Scrim, and Hessian, for lining purposes, of every quality. GILT MOULDING for Room Decorations, Te neered. Maple and Rosewood, Stained and Gilt, fc*r Picture Frames, to which attention Is also particu- | liirlv called as to prico and quality. j OLEOGRAPHS, Chromo-Lithographs, Photographs , and Engravings, after the most eminent artists, in cluding Bircilet Foster, Rowbotham, Pearson. Wain wright, Penley and others, -which are being offered at London prices. This assortment has been acknow ledged by competent .iadgetf to be the best yet exhibited in Auckland. Pictures framed to order. W. PHILLIPPS & SON, 95 and 97, Queen - street. £1,000. JM. Mc L A CHLAN, Invites inspection of the Following Goods, ! amounting to £1,000 WORTH, BOUGHT AT AUCTION. 1 case Cable Cords, Is 2d—usually Is 9d 1 case Persian Cords, Is 4d - 2s 1 case Navy Print, 4J<rd —usually 9d 1 case Wincey, d^d—usually Is 1 case Wincey, Is—usually Is 3d 1 bale Flannel,- from Is usually Is 3d 1 bale Mourning Prints, 7d—usually 9d 1 case 10-i'eet Floor-cloth, 3s Gd-usually 4s 6d 1 case 15-feet do 3s 9d—usually 4s 6d 1 case C-f'eet do 4s - usually 4s Gd 1 case 12-feet do 4s—usually 4s Gd 1 case Melbourne Trousers and Vests, 30s—usually 42s ' 1 case Pagets, in Blue Venetian, Black and Blue Fancy Coating, and Black Cloth, 35s— usually 45s 1 case University Sacs, 20s-usually 30s 1 case All-wool Shirts, Os lid—usrially 8s Gd 1 case Straw Hats (Ladies'), Is Gd—usually 3s 218, QUEEN-STREET. pHE A P BOOTS! _vr C HEAP B 00TS! _m SELLING OFF! • TO MAKE ItOOJI FOB SHIPMENTS TO ARRIVE. T. ELLISON, B O O ,T MA X E R, Having Removed to Temporary Premises, Opposite the MARKET, Queen-street, Has determined to Sacrifice his Large Stock of BOOTS, SHOES, &c, At 03f ENORMOUS REDUCTIONS!!! _______% To make room for . ■ i.: Further Shipments. a V Note the AddeesS. \* __\ ON S. A L E, Now Landing — Nelson Hops, 1875 English MaL in Tanks. GEO. W. BINNEY. Education. pITY WEST PUBLIC SCHOOL, Vj WELLINGTON-STREET. EVENING CLASSES', Conducted by Mr Harrison, and Mr B. M. O. Theorell. - ' TEhMs:— English, Arithmetic, and Book keeping, Is per week. Latin, French, German, and Euclid, each subject, Is per week; or two subjects, Is 6d per week. A LADIES' CLAS3 FOR BOOK-KEEPING. Early application is requested. Upwards of 50 pupiii having already joined these classes, only a limited additional number can be received. A JCKCAND MODEL TRAINING SCHOOL, CHORAL HALL, SYMONDS-STREET. JOSIAH MARTIN, Head Master. Commerce, Science, and Manufactures, Mr J. Martin. Literature, Classics, and Mathematics, French, Music, and Drawing, Rev. E. Bkowne. THE SECOND QUARTER WILL COMMENCE ON MONDAY, sth APRIL. THIS INSTITUTION CONSISTS OT ELEMENTARY AND SENIOR SCHOOLS WITH ADVANCED CLASSES. . The Coubse of Instktjctton includes, in addition to the ordinary School Course : Commercial Practice and Correspondence; Industrial History, Trade, and Natural Products; Mechanics and Manufactures; Drawing and Design; Vocal Music; Political Economy, and the Laws of Health; with Advanced Classes In Book-keeping and Mercantile Accounts ; A gricultural and Practical Chemistry; , Economic Botany and Geology; Practical Mechanics; Architectural Drawing; Civil Engineering; Mining and Surveying; Physical Science; Mathematics ; Classics and Modern Languages. The Schools are fitted uj with a Museum of Natural Productions and Manufa Cures, and with the best description of Modern Educational and Scientific apparatus and appliances. Pupils are specially prepared for the Examinations ' of the Civil Service and the Telegraph Department. Fees (Quarterly, payable in advance): Elementary ....„..•. One Guinea. Senior..... ;.• L;:i"..i «.....: Two Guineas. Advaawrf a-L..■.'-;..;.'iij<ji......Thie«Gnmeaß;



Dapery. -VJH" ELL WORTH V OF *$■■'&: INSPECTION THE NEW IMPORTATIONS, AT S. &J. R. VAILE'S. 'M BOYS' AND YOUTHS' OVERCOATS, In Oxford Mixtures. BOYS' AND YOUTHS' SUITES In Superior Dark' Silk Mixtures, Diagonals, and Dark Venetians. VERY CHOICE GOODS. BOYS' AND YOUTHS' HOSIERY AND SHIRTS, quite new. | v BOYS' AND YOUTHS' HATS In all the New Shapes, Soft and Stiff Felts. (JS~ Well worthy of Inspection— THE NEW IMPORTATIONS, 2&~ At S. & J. R. VAILE'S. MEN'S CLOTHING SPECIAL ! 1 OUR 40s. SILK MIXED PAGET COAT Is equal in QuaUty, Style, and Fit to anything you can get made for £3 10s. OUR TROUSERS AND VEST OF REAL GEELONG TWEED, At 335., In Choice Colors, Defies Competition OUR DOUBLE-BREASTED BLACK CLOTH VEST, At Bs. Go., Is a Special Good Line ! S. & J. bT~v a I l c. IN TROUSERS AND VESTS, DOUBLE AND SINGLE-BREASTED, We have a Very Large Assortment in Prices From 18s. 6d. to 40sl The Patterns are all good, and the cut undeniably First t rate, B&- At S. &J. R. VAILi'S. _^fl WORKING MEN'S CLOTHING Scotch and Fancy Twill Shirts, Moi 3 Trousers, Flax Shirts, Under Flannells and Drawers, of our own make, at prices most reasonable. ' S. & J. R. V A I L E. , -'•.-•■ SPECIALTIES OF THE SEASON NOW TO BE SEEN AT pHEAPSIDE JJOUSE. M. A N D C. M I L N E ABE NOW OPENING UP Millinery .-,; Straw Goods v Feathers - Flowers , •.-■•■ Headdresses, &c. ■... , Costumes Skirts Waterproofs Jackets Mantles '.',.'.: Shawls Furs Wool Goods. Particular attention is drawn to the NEW SEASON'S ! DRAPERY, including— French Merinos in all the new shades, Home spuns, Satin Cloths, Serges, Russell Cords, Persian Cords, Crape Cloths, Black Glacds, Black Grosgr ains, Plain and Figured Colored Sliks, Black 1 and Coloured Satins. THE MANCHESTER DEPARTMENT Will be found thoroughly supplied and marked at the Lowest Possible Peofit. CHILDS, GILS', & LADIES UNDERCLOTHING In all its Branches. V ALWAYS ON JAND, a large Assortment of— Corsets Hosiery •- : s Haberdasnery Fur and Beaded Trimmings Lace Goods, Ruffles, &c} GENTLEMEN'S MERCERY Op all Kinds. M M. & C. MILNE, OH E A PS ID E HOUSE | 929 & 994, Queen-street. '