The Evening Star.

Vol. VI.—No. 1,671

Auckland, N.Z., SATURDAY, JUNE 26, 1875

[Price : t^E'PENNY.



y ____izirr^ AYERLAND MAI I Mf\ V/ EOTJTE TO ETTSOPE VI; A^JBxf^'HONOLULtr, SAN FiiANCISCO jQgg^iNß NEW YOP.K. yhe Australasian Steam Navigation Company unde •Contract with the Governments of New Soutl Wales and New Zealand, for Conveyance of He Majesty's Mail.] The Splendid Steamship MIKADO, 3,500 tons, F. Moore, Commander, is appointed t< leave for Honolulu and San Franoisco on KRI DAY July 9th- For freight or passage and all particulars apply to H. M. JEEVIS, Agent. l"h&v A USTRALASIAN «W|?T§ls. -iJ»- STEAM NAVIGATION *M^COMPANY'3 STEST-CLASS •jJSma^^ steamers. Lißa EOK SYDNEY,* MELBOURNE, AND ALL QUEENSLAND PORTS ; ALSO, THB PALMER RTVEK QOLDFIELDS. 'The Splendid Mail Steamship CITY OF MELBOURNE, 837 tons. J. W. Bkown, Commander, expected nn ny about SUNDAY, July 18, will leave as above tix honrs after arrival.' Jfot freight or passage, and all particulars, apply to H. M. JEEVIS, " - Agent. . A^ "\TEW ZEALAND £^|k -L" SHIPPNG COMPANY'S 'l^m^m^ j-OR LONDON DIEECT. The New Iron Ship FERNGLEN, built expressly for the New Zealand passenger trade 818 toiis register, Capt W. Fkateb, will sail as abo»e in July next. Has superior accommodation for passengers of all For freight or passage, apply to J©HN BATGER, Agent N,Z. f-hippiag Co. (Limited) 93, Queen-street. O^ hi ew zeaiTan d .JPlfc l^s. -^^ STEAM SHIPPIJtq COM . PAXY (LIMITiCD.) For New Plymouth, Nelson, Picton, Welling ton, Ltttei/ton, and Otago; transhipnine at Wellington for Wanganci, Napier, and Povkkty Bay ; and at Nelson for Westpoet, Geeymobth and Hokitika. ' [Passengers Booked Thbough to Melbotjbne.] Thes.B. WELLINGTON TVill leave Onehunga Wharf on or about THUES DAY next, the Ist proximo. For freight or passage apply to W. F. WHEELER, Auckland. Offices-Hobson's Buildings. Shortiand^trTet*' KAIPARA (Direct). i|P|w Forwarding Goods to all Stations. The Schooner AMARANTH Will leave OnehuDga Wharf for above ports on MONDAY, the £Bth June. P $3" taigo for the above Boat will be collected by drays upon particulars being left at the office of the Agents. G. W. BTNNEY, Agent. -\%Jk. T^ORWANGABEI WiM. JL HEADH, BAY OF ISLANDB, WANGAEOA, &MONGONUI. The new steamer lONA "W U leave as above every MONDAY, at 5 p m CEUICKSHANK & CO., Agents. 16, Queen-street, Auckland, May 26,1875. Business Oards^ QOAL AND T^IREWOOD. The undersigned begs to return his thanks to his many customers for their liberal support, and informs them that, in con iunction with his GREY STREET YARD, he has opened a depot in WEST STREET, NEWTON, immediately in rear of Mr. ■WaddeLTs, Baker, where the wants of his customers will be applied. C. DUCKINFIELD. NOTICE TO USERS OF STEAM POWHR. Steam Gauges repaired, adjusted, tested, and re marked if required. Having gone to great expense to be in a position to test them, parties may rely upon having them accurately done. It is a fact well known to Engineers that even new gauges as they leave the factory are riot in nine cases out of ten. correctly marked, hence the necessity of having them tested. Eepairs to small machinery of all kinds; plans and specifications prepared; machinery surveyed, bought or Bold on commission, GEO. W, HESLOP, Engineer. The Fitting Shop, Shortland-street. JUST OPENED AT OUR NEW OIL, COLOUR, & GLASS WAREHOUSE, 95 and 97, QUEEN-STREET. EX DUNE DIN, SHOOTING STAB, AND EMTLY MCLAREN. — 500 PACKAGES OF PAPEEHANGINGS, 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. QEEAT CjALE OF JJOOTS AT THE , BLUE BOOT. C. BROOKES la Selling the whole of his Stock of English Boots and Bnoea at C obt Pbice, to make room for alterations C.B. is going largely into the Colonial Goods. The "tie .will be a genuine one. JUST LANDED -25 trunks of Ladies' best Kid Sewn Boots 300 pairs oi' Girls' Strap Shoes, ail sizes 500 pairs of Girls' Patent Lace Boots 200 pairs of Women's Kid at 4b 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 i* for ONE MONTH. C. BROOKES, Dt». blue boot "miens- opposite the»sCity Hall, Next Dyson's, Draper. MONEY TO LETT* on firstrclass B. o r^kold security, low rates of interest.— ■JffO^^Ji^tc* khtiD, in large and ' lim_? alll?tl * ll>v rates of interest.—Apply ■^2!t_| } (Solicitor, 28, Shortland-rtreet. M^H _ci> liJbNJLi in large or tab v _^l _i»*!f vai(7 l°w r»t9 of In****B*-—



[B ° ° X 8* BOUND tt,t. pAPER RULED, _ UEPQKEB MANUFACTURED AND I MACHINE NUMBERING, nr i,At Wlffi- LEYS, l-Nex^doorabove Evrarawj_TA_.) A BERDEEJN WoT FACTORY, , __». JJTJRHAM-STREET. ' ? AJs? IS* _ Jgjyjs?* s an, d cr dren's turers of the Seamles^Waterti £ S?!? Man«fac for the Ohinemurilnd Th a m e ftrad^ Cißlly adap*ed • _.. BLACK & CO. ~w £6 y 1^ ~— ——■ —~ ~ T~a~m~e~s blTt^hlTr V rnn(iHrI CABTEK, CONTRACTOR, &c ' Goods Cleared and Delivered from Ships'rido on SHORTEST NOTICE. w,™ BA-LLAST SUPPLIED. Newcastle and Bay of Island Coals. gjEggg^QQP^cut or uncut, at BEASOMABLE BATES Portland Cement (9.00 casks) Pire Bricks, Fire Tiles, Fire Clay And all kinds of Builder's Materials. KEANE & JENKINSON, -J °T ° R I _Aj; street East. MI S 1 NOE M A JSf, ■ TEACHEK OF MUSIC, Waterloo Quadkanx, Opposite Government House. W"ARNOCK BROTHERS, SOAP & CANDLE MANUPACTUBERB, BIOHMOND, COX'S CbKHK. Office - Durham-street, Auckland. J O A & go W, W • Hoa«« *nd Land Agtmii, Bent and Debt wHcctet^atscfjhttry^Baildijigt, ftneen miwoei. i fl .808 Q~W~aTk~]R E S.! \X , .KKSHEIMAN'S BAY HO AT? & OANLBE WORKS. Oash Buyers of Toliow. fA OAKD) "~ O A M XI B'L W ELLS *~P House, Land, and Commlselon Agent, Collector of Rents, Debts, Highway Rates, &0. Loanc arranged. Office: 129, Quean ktreet (three doors below the Union Bank.! T~ "o r a i a, *Pc FOEWAEDING AGENT, Wholesale and Retail Cosl and {firewood Merchant, *c— On Sale, Newcastle and Wangarei Coal, Ti-treo Firewood (cut and uncut), Tanks, Charcoal, Ballast, Hobart Town Palings. Sacks for sale. gort-street, Auckland. QITY EAE! BE V AND STKAM BISCUIT MANTTFACTOEY, HOBSOK'-aTBSEX. lOKZKO AND GBOT7HD SUOAB AIWAYH OR HAMD W. R. WADDELL. "TJENTISTRY. MR. T. TR A PFORD, SUEGEON DENTIST, W AKEFIELD-STREET. Artifl cial Teeth, from One to a Full Set, in Gold or Vulcanite. Y&T PH I L^'fp P S & SO N, V V «> OIL, COLOE, and GLASS ME&CHANTS, Importers of Pr.peihangiugs, stertm, Palnta, Oils, Turpentine, Colors. Varnishes, French Polish, Gold Leaf, Artists' Colors and Brushes, Plate, Sheet, Crown, Ornamental, and Photographic Glass, Picture Frame and Tapestry Mouldings, Clock and Compass Glasses, Glazed ash Doors, <&& Glass cut to ac ,and carefully packed. 95, and 97,- Queen-street. (Ti OTTIS'S TOMATO SAUCE. \J G. COTTIS, of Rutland Eoad, 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 Bold. 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. \XT B. SEiB X Eh "? ♦ BUILDBB, CARPENTER, and JOINER Vulcan Lasts, AND FOKT-STRKJSS. Shop Fronts, Office Fittings, and dl bunches Of the building trade executed. BCTNES ! BONES! BONES! Bought In any Quantities FOE CASH at the Free man's Bay Bone Mills, and at No 8, Lower Queen- Stre6t|by J. &J. SOPPET. "PETRIFYING LIQUID.—Damp \ Brick Walls cured by THOMAS KELLY (rear of Bevage, Coach Painter), Cook-street. lARLBS BLOMFIELD, HOTISK AND SIGN PAINTEE, Is prepared to undertake every description of Plain and Ornamental Writing, Gilding, Graining, Marbling, Colouring, Painting, and Paperhanging, &C, &c. Ponsonby Road, Newton. Orders may be left at the offices of F. G. Ewington, J, Carson, or Samuel Wells, Queen street. WR. HAYWARD'S 0 CHEAP BEDDING FUENITUEE, & FUNERAL FURNISHING WAEEHOUSE, WYNDHAM-8"? g T, (Next to Queen-street Corner). Residence and Shop, corner of Pitt and Grey streets. J & J SOPPET, Freeman's Bay Steam Mills, AND NO 8, LOWEE QU E E N-STBBET, Wharf, Auckland. /HABKB BEOTHERS, \J (LATE CEOMBIE'S) n __ rri ROYAL FINF ART PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERIES, (Opp lte Union Bakk), QUEEN STREET, AUCKLAND. Firsfc-class Portraits from C.D.V.'to Life Siae, at Moderate Prices. . Children's Portraits taken instantaneously. rpHE ÜBdersigned. are Cash Pur J_ chasebs of HIDEti, SHEEPSKINS, WOOL, TALLOW, &c, *a, at highest market rates, in any Consignors direct will have prompt and immediate cash remittances returned at satisfactory rates. IRELAND BROS., Tanwbbs and Leatip-T! ~W *TxvwAvrtnasß&,



n ■ Btisiii6ss Cterds. TAMES ~CA TBR^ Soit. w COMMISSION AGENT, A COLLECTOR OF RKITTS AND DEBTS. Office : Hran-STREET, . Corner of Vulcan Lane. y^ 9 L. R 0 T H, CABINETMAKER & UPHOLSTERER, Wishes to give notice to the public in general of his REMOVAL from the Old Supreme Court- House, Queen-street, to the Corner of Victoria ana Albert-streets, formerly occupied by J. French Grocer, and that he must dispose of his vast • and varied stock of Household Furniture, &c, &c «c,, at any price, as his present premises are to be sold by auction on the sth of July, to be pulled down This is a Genuine Sale; no reasonable offer refused as the future premises -will not contain above half the • present stock. I,' T> IC HA R D JAMES FELTUs] » -*-*' (Resident in Auckland 30 years), ACCOUNTANT AND COMMISSION AGENT. Loans arranged, Mortgages exchanged, and Bank ruptcy Accountant. S2T" Address:—Symonds-sttcekt. D A~~V I S, • PHOTOGRAPHER, Has Opened a Photographic Studio, opposite St Sepulchre's Church, Symonds-street. ITS'" None but first class Work issued. IP L"W I N B. DICK SON, J LICENSED LAND BEOKER, Under the Land Transfer (Tori-ens') Act, 1870, DRAUGHTSMAN,' ILLUMINATOR, HERALD PAINTER, ETC. Loans negotiated on approved security. General Agency Business transacted for Country Settlers. Agent for Mutual Life Association of Australia. _ 43, Insurance EtJiLDrscis, Auckland. T^ B. W 0 0' DHA M. LOWTHEiTbAZAAR, 25 8, QjUEEN-STKEET, Opposite the Market, _TOYS, STATIONERY, FANCY GOODS, ETC. RBECOOMBB <fc SON, MALTSTKRS, BREWERS, AND BOTTLERS, GREAT NORTHERN BREWERY, ' AUCKLAND. ALFRED ALE V, (Prom Messrs Ridley b, London), PRACTICAL WATC -.MAKER, AND JEWELLER, ETC., Oppobite the New Makkut, QTTBKN-STB EET, AUCKLAND. _\ w c b7s~t~e r, • Wholesale and Kbsail SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKER, 133, QUEKN-STRKET, AUCKLAND, (Next the Union Bank). , B VITT, GUJS-MAKEE 244, QUEEN-STREET. Always in Stock—Best brands Gunpowder, &c. Blasting Powder, and Fuze, Shooting and Fishing Tackle. ■ ______ Mj_ __.TDi_D iSii, bolt) oontraeto*so the City Council for the Emptying of Karth- Oioaets, Privy Boxes, Cessplte, &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 ttie name done by leaving a notice either verbal or written with the Inspector oi Nuisances, City Council Office, Queen-street ALL kinds of Trees, Shrubs, Plants, &c, &c, of first quality, splendid variety, in various stages of growth, and well prepared, are embraced in " The Nursery List," -which will be forwarded to any address. . C. T. WHEN, Mount Hobsoii Nursery, Remuera. W 3' Hubst & Co., Sole Town Agent. HOMCEOrATHIC DISPENSAKY U, BHOKTLAND-STREET, A-few doors above the Post Office (same side). MR. GARRICK. HOMEOPATHIC AND GALVANIC TREATMENT. Hours of Consultation :—From 10 o'clock in the forenoon till 2 o'clock; From 5 till 8 in the evening. Homoeopathic Medicines and Magneto Electric Machinery. a OOLE TUt AKUFACTUBES, N^ N. THOMAS FISH, X /A. CHEMIST. AS \~^ N. PRINCES-STREET, PRESCRIBED \<f>\ ATOKLAND»- BY THE LATE X* .A \. DR. STRATFORD. N^/V For six years Dispenser to Drs. Stratford and Wright. OATENT RANGOON ENGINE OIL. CHARLES PRICE & CO. This Oil is suitable to every kind of Machinery. It is used in H.M.s Dockyards and Fleet, by the War Office and, East India Government, by the R.M.S. Packet Co.. the Pacific S. N. Co., the P. &O. Co., Cunard Company, &c.; various' Bailways, and many of the leading Engineers at home. 20 DRUMS (each 5 Gallons) ON HAND. P. W. LONGDILL & CO., Agents, Fort-street. JOHN R. ,EANDEESON « AUCTIONEER Mining, Estate, Commission and Agent, Holds regular weekly sales of Produce and other 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 Booms: K-APANCtA, COROMANDEL. nHHE UNDERSIGNED HAS FOR SALE : Mnntz Metal, (Genuine), 14 to 20oza Coppering Nails and Felt Chain Cables, from 6 16 to ljin, Admiralty tested Anchors, from 501b to lOJc«x, Admiralty tested Canvas, the best assorment in Auckland A large Stock Bolt Rope, Frost Brothers (best),' from 1} to 4j inch, a large stock oa hand Laniard Kope, 4 and 3 Strand, fine yam Russian Hemp, a large Stock of assorted sizes "Wire Kope, a large Stock of best quality Paint Oils, Kaw and Boiled Paints and Leads, various colours Pitch and: Eesin ■ Sail Logs, Patent Logs, &c. TO ARRIVE PEE CALLEB OH AND DTJNEDIN A Lar<*> Assortment of SHI P O.HAHDI Ept Y. JD, .V/JB. Mc&IeIFzIJ! & 0.0



Kerosene. OLEOPHENE BRILLIANT OIL Is now universally recognized as the bunt Burning Oil which can bo made. Recommended by the Fire Insurance Companies for Safety, and by all con sumers for the Brilliancy < f its Light. In purchas ing this Oil the buyer insures himself and his pro perly against all chance of a Korosene accident. Ask for OLEOPHENE BRILLIANT OLL.andtakeno other. DIPLOMA of MBRIT received from the Vienna Exposition for Cans of various Tops and Oils. OLKOPHENE BRILLIANT OIL is invaluable to those who read or sew in the evening, as it gives a stronger light than gas, while much leas fatiguing to the eyes. SUPERIOR TO DEVOE'S, AS IT STANDS A HIGHER TEST. To GEOCEKS & DEALEKS. 6 3 I S w o g go f ° « « Eh P°B « O * -a I * I H &, g to gH go 9 ». ° 3 a s&a § B ► m 2 w —* ■ PS b6 - < ess g • H 6 ■ &a S P h pj X o« I * o •w 2 4 ■ O n V ■~".... Chief Harbour Master's Office. Auckland, May 20,1875. TO MESSRS. AENOLD, HINES & CO., Importers, &c, Auckland: Gentlemen,—A supply of your Kerosene Oil (Oleo phine Brand) having been lately obtained for the tise of the Bean Rock arid Sandspit Lighthouses, I have much pleasure in stating that this Oil iB superior to any hitherto supplied. It burns with a clear, steady liffht is free from any obnoxious vapour, and leaves the lamps comparatively clean after twelve hours' burning. I remain, Gentlemen,. yours truly, J. 3. BTJKGESS, ; Ghitt Harbour Mwrtewri Prwtaw of AnoW«nd,



rjn o ~A R R~ i V c, 33 CASES CANTERBURY CHEESE. 10 CASES PRIME BOLL BACON. T. 11. HALL & CO. Q~ N S A L S FINE QUALITY TEAS BAKER S FINEST FLOUR OTAGO OATMEAL CANTERBURY BUTTEE BRAN BARLEY HOPS MALT. T. H. II ALL & CO., WVNBHAM-STHEKT. pOLONIAL MANUFACTURED TWEEDS BOOTS AND SHOES SHEATHING AND ROOFING FELTS. T. H. HALL & CO. ! "dyan: bell and co., GENERAL MERCHANTS, AND COMMISSION" AGENTS, Vulcan Lane, Auckland. B I L L I A B~D~T ABLES, To arrive pGr 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 Rum, he. Pp O B A X E X S. EX AGNES, FROM OAMARU— 25 tons Hay and Barr'g Flour 10 tons - it's Flour. GEO. W. BINNEY. NOW LANDING, from late arrival, and for sale by the Subscriber: — 40 tons Canterbury Grown Potatoes, for seed 16 ~ Hobart Town Grown ~ prime article 200 bags Tartarian Seed Oats 300 „ Best Feed Oats ■ 30 „ Fowl Wheat 100 „ Sydney Maize 20 tons Woods FJour 33 kegs Canterbury Batter. LEVI W. EATON. ' ~Tfl DW A b7l) W~~A* YT E, Has now received the WHOLE OF HIS SHIPMENTS or MAGAZINES FOR 1874, Comprising— All the Year Bound, 1874 Cassell's Magazine, 1874 Chamber's Journal, 1874 Family Herald, 1874 Good Words, 1874 Good Words for the Young, 1874 Leisure 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 Worris, 1874 Sunshine, 1874, &c, &c. And is now offering them at REDUCED BATES. EDWARD WAYTd, IMPORTER OF BOOKS, 100, Q CTEEN-STRE'ET. JJ I O T. I C- E. MR. H CUCKSEY Begs to inform his friends and the public generally that he is leaving Auckland for London in thes.s. Mikado, via Sydney and Melbourne, and that he in prepared to execute any commissions intrusted to him with care niid despatch, on the most libwal terms. Knowing the wants of the colonies, he will be able to select goods of the most suitable kinds. As all business shall be done personally, both in the English and Continental markets, H.C. will have ,every facility of buying at the lowest rates. No extra commissions charged for buying in foreign markets. H.C. will be open to receive consignments, at Home, of merchandise of every kind for Private or Public Sale, on the most liberal terms. HENRY CUCKSEY, General Colonial Commission Agent, 2, Wellington Terrace, Greenwich Road, Greenwich, Kent, S.E , Lendon ; And 240, Queen-street, Auckland. "p ÜBL I C NOTICE. ' The Auckland Market Lease will expire on July first. F. FEN TON will continue his Great Sale of Groceries and Provisions to the above date. The Stock at present being of less value than £25,000, will be sold at any sacrifice to make a clearance. Tea, 2s ft ; Sugar, from 3)£d Soap, 66 qi bar; Btarch, 4d <$ lt> Bine, 9d qi ft ; Hour, 2d ft Sultana Raisins, 6d qg R> Spice, Id $ package Currants 6%A ft ' Honey, 7d $ ft; Treacle, 4 d <Jj? ft Hops, Is $ ft ; Pickled Walnuts, 7d Candles, 5Xd $ ft ; Sauce, 4.% d Tobacco, 2d f! packet, or 3d $ plug Knife Boards. 6d each. Oatmeal, 2}£d by the bag Soap Powder, 6d $ dozen Jam, 8d tin Prunes, 6d $ ft Epsom Salts, 6d dozen packets. A large supply of Butter, Cheese, Hams, Bacon, &c, at vexy low prices. FEN TON'S CENTRAL STORES, Auckland Market. TTEMUS' QTAK DOOT WAREHOUSE, Market Corner, Queen-street. THE'THREE "FITS" IN THREE FYTTES. Fxxtb Ist— FOOT fitted : If yon want a Boot that shall fit just right, JNot a bit too loose, nor a bit too tight, Not a bit too strong, nor a bit too light; If you want your foot fitted, give a call At the Stak BootMjlrt near the Market Hall. Fytte 2nd— FANCY fitted : We profess to make a Boot or a Shoe That will wear a long time, and look well too, For we do not think it detrimental To blend both useful and ornamental, Fttte 3rd- FINANCES fitted: This is perhaps the hardest thing of all, But you can't do better than give a call; -We can " fit your Feet, and " fit" your Fancies, And will do our best to " fit" Finances. MORAL:— The moral is this: should your friend wish to know, When in search of good Boots, the best place to go, Please tell him from me, and my words you may trust,'



Miscollaneous. /~1 H E A P BOOTS! **- C HRAP B 00TS! SELLING OFF! TO MAKE BOOM FOR SHIPMENTS TO ARRIVE. T. ELLISON, BOOT MAKER, Having Removed to Temporary Premises, Opposite the NEW MARKET, Queen-street, Has determined to Sacrifice his Large Stock of BOOTS, SHOES', &c, At B3?~ENORMOUS REDUC ONS!!!_« To make room for Further Shipments. ;, Girls' Kid Boots, No. 10 to 13, 2s 6d per pair Girls' Kid Boots, No. 10 to 13, 3s 6d per pair Girls' Morocco Boots, No. 11 to 1,5s 6d per pair. H V* Note the Addeess. %• a BOOTS! T> OOT SM GREAT BOOT SALE. A Great Eoot Sale has commenced at the Dublin Boot Factory. GARRETT BROS, having a large overstock of English and their own manufacture, .they .have decided to hold a Ulearing-out Sale. The stock will be sold at less than wholesale prices, for cash only. Best Water! Ights, pegged, 11s 6d, worth 17s Men's Bluchers „ 8s Od „ 14s Men's Balmorals „ lls 9d „ 20s Men's Elastic Sides „ 13s „ 22s 50 cases of Ladies' and Children's Sewn and Riveted Boots, also a weekly manufacture of 500 pairs made on the premises, will be sold at Prices never before heard of in Auckland. N.B.—This is a Genuine Sale*, and no Puff. GARRETT BROS., Dublin Boot Factory, * 'Wakefjeld-street, *• . Auckland. ■yiCTOEIA SEED STORES, (Next Union Bank of Australia). NEW VEGETABLE SEEDS,. All the best and newest varieties. NEW FLOWER SEEDS. A very large and choice collection imported direct from Paris by pOat. FLOWER ROOTS, ANEMONIES, 50 very best-named varieties, Cs per dozen RANUNCULUS, 60 very best named varieties, 5s per dozen. LAWN GRASS SEED, Fine mixture, for Lawns, Croquet Grounds, or Bowling Greens. R. BAIRD, Victoria -street. TO LET, on Lease for three years, an Improved Dairy Farm, two miles from Auckland. Forty acres of good volcanic soil; new, house, a shed, &c, and every modern convenience; securely fenced, and well watered £120 per annum. For Sale, 6 acres of good Volcanic Land near Mount Eden; all fenced with a stone wall; soil good; suitable for a gentleman's residence, or a' market garden. Lowest price, ,£25 an acre. For Sale, at Morningside, on the Mount Albert Road, a Two-roomed Store, with Jf-acre of garden, well planted with fruit trees, good well, etc., etc The Store is doing a good trade, and very suitable for a Butcher. Price, £105. For Sale, a splendid Business Site in Wellesley street, next to Mr Hewin's property, three doors from Queen-street, having 63 feet frontage by a depth of 80 feet. Terms to suit purchaser. Plans and estimate of cost for four shops given in with; title. For Sale or To Let, at 25s per week, a fine well- ( built Brick Shop, cemented and thoroughly finished, 1 with five ro&ms and hall, standing on four allot ments, with frontages to Great North Road, Cracroft street, and Stanley-street. Pricp, £1,000. For Sale, Land, Houses, Allotments, &c, &c, in every part, of the City and Suburbs. Also, Houses, Land, &c, wanted to buy at good prices. 1 For Sale, four stacks of good Hay— £5 per ton de livered. R. C. GREENWOOD, , House, Land, and General Commission Agent, Market House. OR SALE, a Gentleman's Phaeton, with Pole, .Shafts, Lamps, &c , complete, quite new.—Apply to Cousins ana Atkin, Victoria, Steam Carriage and Wneel Factory. FOR SALE, a comfortable five roomed House, with a four-stalled Stable, and seven allotments of ground ; 15 minutes walk from Queen-street.—Apply B, Stab office "FVEVOKPORT (North Shore).— ~*~s To Let, two Houses in excellent localities, containing eight and nine rooms respectively.— Apply R. and B. Duder, House and Land Agents, Detonport Store. MARKET- HO USE, AITCKLaND. TO BE LET. by private treaty, from Ist July next,' all or any of the Stalls.in the Market-House as also the Yards and Stables. Th& present occupants will have the preference. All Stalls not let by private treaty before the Ist of July, will be sold by public auction..... '■...'■• ' For f wrther particulars apply to . , ~ , ,- B. G, GREENWOOt), ataj*«t~l»9U*«.



—' ~—-—^»jj»maiauM«i»i ■naar——■t.ign^ X T 0- M OR R 0 W\ SPECIAL SALE «, Blankets, Quilts, Sheetings, Towels, &c THE QEEAT \X CLEARING-OUT SALE OF DRAPERY&CLOTHING AT S. & J. E. VAILE'S COMMENCES THIS DAY. " . It being absolutely necessary to make a Large Reduction in the Stock during the ensuing month, in'order to make room for the construction of the New Show-rooms, the entire Season's Shipments have been marked at and below cost price. S. & J. R. VAILE deem it quite unnecessary to quote prices, as a single call will convince as to the genuine character of this sale. S. & J. e7 VAI LE, National Mart, 130 & 132, QUEEN-ST.JREET. TO-MORROW SPECIAL SALE OF ' CRIMEAN AND REAL WELSH • FLANNELS, WINCEYS, FRENCH MERINOS, ETC. A ■EXCHANGE TTOT'EL 'QUEEN-STREET. , The undersigned having purchased the above we 71 known Hotel, desires to inform his friends and the public generally that he intends to keep only the very best of WINES, SPIRITS, BEERS, CORDIALS, &c. EVERY ACCOMMODATION FOR TRAVELLERS. SPORTING MEN Can here obtain the very latest information respecting Racing and other Sports in New Zealand and the Australasian Colonies. THE BILLIARD ROOM "Will be Refitted, and Lovers of this truly Noble Game will receive every attention. The Latest numbers of theAmtralasian, Tottmand Country, Sporting and Dramatic, Bill's Life, Punch, and daily papers always on file. JOSEPH ELLIS, Proprietor. TDILIIARDS 1 "TDILLIARDS ! OCCIDENTAL HOTEL. Under the new Proprietorship the BILLIARD SALOON is to be made a''feature'of the establish ment Th 6 table—oaeof Alcock's best—will be care fully attended to, and balls, cues, and the numerous etceteras, kept in apple-pie order. To ensure this, an efficient and experienced Marker has been engaged. Visitors will receive every attention and civility. C. BUKT ON, Proprietor. .TELB'OEAM B 0 0 X S. TELEGRAM BOOKS containing wo hundred each, may be obtained, at ths Star office. \ UCKLAND & MERCER RAILWAY. TIME TABLE. WEEK DAYS.—Down Tbains. 3, 5 7 9 11 13 15 . a.m. a.m a.m. p.m p.m p.m p.m Auckland, depl .. 7.15 9.2011.101.80 340 4 4 5.15 Newmarket.. .. 7.259 3011.202. 03.504.145.25 Penrose Junction 7.39 9.4411.34 2.14 4. 44.28 5.39 Onehunga, ar. .. 7.48 9.5211.42 2.22 4.12 .. 5.47 Otahuhu .. .. 7.51 .. :.. .. . 4.40 Papatoitoi 8 1 ... 4.50 .-. Papakura .. .. 8.31 5.20 .. Drury ■ .. .. 8.40 .; 5.29 - Pukekohe .. .. 9.16 6. 5 .. Mercer, ar 10. 5 .. .. .. .. 6.54 '.. Up Trains. ~~ 2 4 6 8 JO 12 14 16~ a.m. a m a.m. a.m. p.m pn p m p.m. Mercer, dep .. .. 7.15 .. ' .. .. 4. 4 Pukekohe 8. 5 4/54 Drury 840 .. 529 Papakura .. .... 8.50 .. 6.89 Papatoitoi,. .. .. 9.22 .. .. .. . 611 OtahuhU .. '.. .. 9.32 .. 6.21 Onehunga,d 7 30J8.30 .. 10.1512 30 3. 04 20 6.24 Pn. June ar *7.38 8.38 t9.44 10 23 12.38 3. 8 *4.28 t6 33 Newmarket .. 8.53 9.5910.3812.53 8.23 443 6.48 Auckland.ar .. 9. 2 10. 810.47 1. 2 3.32 4.52 6.57 * Change for Mercer, t Change for Onehunga. . SUNDAYS.—Dowk Tbains. _ _ _ a.m p.m. p.m. Auckland .. .>:■;•'/ .. 10.15 2.50 6.15 Newmarket .. '.. . 10.25 3. 0 6.25 Remuera 10.80 3.5 6.30 Ellerslie .. .. 10.35 3.10 6.85 Penrose Junction, .. 10 39 Sl4' 639 Onehunga,: .. .. .. 10.47 322 6.47 ITp Tbains. :/ ■^.."' 3~ ~w~. a.m p in. p.m. Onehunga .. .. . 930, . 2 0 5.80 Penrose Junction .. .. 9.38 2. 8 6.38 Ellerslie .. '~. .. 9.42 2.12- 542 Remuera .. '.. .. 9 50- 2.20 5.50 Newmarket .. .. 9.53 2.23. 5.53 Auckland ; 10. 2 2,32* ,-.6. 2 . To ensure dispatch. Parce s shou d be booked ten minutes before the starting of each train. Trains cull at intermediate stations. By order, until further notice. .., A. V. MAODON^IiD, Public Worke, Ancfc »Bfl, «C»ySo,l«7».