LECTURE ON COLERIDGE.

A lecture on Samuel Taylor Coleridge was delivered en Thuraday in All Saints School room, by Mr J. Blackmail. The lecture was given in connection with the now flourish ing '' Ponsonby Literary Society." The even ing was noi favorable, still there was a very good audience. Mr Alfred H. King occupied the chair aud introduced the lecturer who proceedtd to sketch the remarkable career of Coleridge, with many interesting anecdotes connected with the poor scholar's life at the Blue Coat School, at Cambridge, and during his six months soldiership in the dragoons. The poet under the Somerset Hills in 1796, wa_ duly sketched, and the beauties of "Genevieve," "Ctiristabel," "Retirement," and the " Ancient Mariner" pointed out. Tnen came the poet's married life, none of his happiest, and his connection with the lake poets ; his wanderings in Germany, and narrow escape from the hands of the first Napoleon, who feared Coleridge more than three armies. The following ate the lecturer's concluding remarks : — " Christabel," a fragmentary poem; "A Hymn to Mont Blanc," supposed to be written in the valley of Chamouni; and " Love, or Genevieve," are among the most finished productions of Coleridge, and con tain some of his most beautiful thoughts. The strains of these poems charmed both Byron and Shelley. Coleridge also translated several dramatic poems from German authors. In 1810 he finally left the lake district and went to London, a lonely and unsettled man, although not actually in want, as he was at this time in receipt of £150 a year from the Wedgwood family. He now commenced the publication of the "Friend," which enjoyed but a small circulation, it being confined only to the thoughtful few. Coleridge was in the habit of taking excursions to the airy brow of Hampstead, where Shelley and Keats and Hunt then resided, and here he fell in with the family of Dr Gillman, who occupied a pleasant villa close to High gate Church, one of the prettiest spots in the suburbs of the metropolis. Coleridge became an inmate in the home of this comfortable family until the period of his death in 1834. He had written his poetry, and now turned his attention to studies ot a weightier nature. Here his wondeiful conversational powers drew around him a number of young men who literally hung upon his words and took them to heart. Some of these young men afterwards became famous in letters. We need only mention the names of the brothers Hare, John Sterling (who became a power on the Times newspaper), and the late Professor Maurice. His influence was also felt upon Edward Irving the great preacher, whose fair name lives in the touching and beauti ful eulogies of Coleridge and Carlyle. Coleridge had passed through a wilderness of doubt and theological perplexity into the religion of peace. In his middle age he had been a student of the philosophy ot German ■writers ; he had. bten a mystic, a deist, and Unitarian, and in connection with Unitarian ism he preached during one summer in Taunton, dressed in a blue cloth coat with brass buttons, a white waistcoat, black silk neckerchief and Kerseymere kneebrt.ecb.ea, to shew his contempt for conventionali ties. As he grew in years his opinions gradually cha_£td, and at last he em braced the faich ot the Church of England and became a thorough believer ia the doctrine of the Trinity. The intellectual pride of his manhuoa gave place to simple, childlike faith in our common Christianity. Coleridge was physically afflicted for many years before his death, and in orde_r to ease frequent attacks of pain, he took to the pernicious practice of opium-eating, as his friend DeQuincey had done before him, but through great courage, and tho assistance of Dr Gillman, Colendge overcame the habit. Upon the death of the philosopher and poet, July 25, 18o_, numerous literary friends of his were visibly affected, and no one felt the loss greater or more acutely than Charles Lamb his friend of fifty years, and beautiful are the written words of the original essayist and humourist over the remains of his deceased friend. Coleridge might have failed in his duties as a husband and father, he might have lacked that tact and energy which aic so necessary in a world like oura ; he might have been hazy in his theological views, and visionary in his speculations but he was no mean thinker, and the, influence he exercised on his age cannot be rightly estimated even at this distance of time. His associates were among the choicest spirits of the day; while he shone the intel lectual star of that Hampstead coterie, and it is pleasant to remember that in his last days he was cheered and solaced and watched by his only daughter; while, on the other hand, he experienced much uneasiness when reflecting upon the conduct of a gifted but wayward son. Singularly strange were the life and character of Samuel Taylor Coler idge, who, but for that dormant faculty which slumbered in his organisation between the power to do and the talent to achieve great things, and whose capable genius, bat for the want of systematic perseverance, might have blossomed into the bright efful gence of an intellectual summer, and borne autumnal friends of far greater value. —A vote of thanks, proposed by Mr Hammond, and seconded by Mr Bailey, was unanimously accorded to the lecturer.

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Auctions. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 13. LEASE AND GOODWILL OF THE ANCHOR HOTEL, QUEEN AND MaRKET-STREET. GRANT & MORTON HAVE received instructions to sell t>y auction, at the Anchor Hotel, on Monday, September 13, at 12 o'clock noon, The Lease and Goodwill of tho above Hotel, having tour years to run at a low rental Tne Furniture, Billiard Table, ..c, as per valua tion. Inveutory to be tafeen by the purchaser. The stock of Wines, Spirits, &c, at a valuation. Inventories can be inspected at the Hotel, and at the oflice of the Auctioneers, who will supply intend ing purchasers with any further particular srequired. Terms at Sale. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14. P^HE subscriber has received instruc- I tions to sell, at the Corner Mart, on Tuesday, 14th instant, at 11 o'clock, TLe "Valuable and Select LIBRARY belonging to the late R. McKay, Esq. Also, A New Well-selected Modern Law Library. Catalogues to be had at the Mart on Saturday. GEORGE SIBBIN, Auctioneer. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 6, At 12 O'Clock. LUNCHEON PROVIDED. TO CAPITALISTS, INVESTORS, SPECULATORS, BUILDERS, AND OTHERS. SALE OF DESIRABLE HOUSEHOLD AND FREEHOLD PROPERTY KNOWN AS THAT OF THE LATE WILLIAM HOBSON, ESQ, HOBSON, COOK __- NELSON-STREETS. UNRIVALLED OPPORTUNITY OF ACQUIRING FREEHOLDS IN THE HEART OF AUCKLAND. GEO. W. BINNEY, FAVOHED with instructions from Captain Henry Burton, will sell by auction, ou the ground, on Wednesday the Oth October, at 12 o'clock, the following splendid properties :— HOBSON AND COOK-STREETS : 13 Building Allotments. Very Superior 12-roomed Dwelling-house, Coach-house, Stablo, J.C., and Section on which same are situate. NE_.SOSr-ST-.EKT : 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 tho advantages of the suburbs. Among others which thispropery postsesses are the following :— The construction of the Graving Dock on the re claim, d ground at tlio foot of Hobson-.s'roet; the con tinuation of Custom-house-street to Nelson and Hob son-streets, the whole to he properly graded. The Harbour Board reclamation in Freeman's Bay —all being now undertaken, and in course of comple tion,—alike point to the certainty of an increase in value of the properties immediately in the neighbour hood of these improvements. While the outlay of capital on ether works for tho benefit of the Port of Auckland must result in making Hobson-street (from its superior elevation and improved gradients) the principal outlet for the immense traffic to he created and sustained by really reproductive works such as the above have iii other places proved themselves to be. The property must in a few years, from its superior natural advantages, rival, if not excel, in value that of Queen-street, and the lucky possessor will then obtain annually a sum equivalent to the fee simple of to-day; aud not least, the very libeial terms offered by the vendor enable the energetic pushing man of business, with limited capital, successfully to compete with others of larger means. To sum up, as an investment this offers all the prize, with none of tbe risks of mining speculation. The Block is sub-divided, co as to give section holders the advantage of a double frontage wherever possible. Lithographic Plans of the property may be obtained at the office of the Auctioneer, where a plan on a large scale is on view. Luncheon provided. Tebms :—One-quarter cash, balance at one, two, or bree years, bearing interest at 8 per cent. -ffiscellaneous. ■ _, —___—_ . IgJ /alexanderV M §/ /o/newgoodsV^ \*\ -I #Jr/FRESHDESICNS\rA H ■$<£P EVERY MAILV^/ ALL GOODS GUARANTEED, AND Every description of JEWELLERY Manu factured on tlie premises. ACCIDENTAL TTOTBL, VULCAN LANE. tttw paw l ls open Daily from 8 a.m., and is sup ini!. -Ar_. j- pii e d w ith all Luxuries procurable. BEST BRANDS WINES, SPIRITS, ETC. — "k Contains one of Alcock's Best —THE— I Tables, and is under the BILLIARD RQOM.f management of an Efficient 1 ' ■ ■ ' Marker. '■ • ; ' AN INTERESTING COLLECTION OF CURIOS, PICTURES, ETC. Acknowledged to be the Rarest in the Province. LOCAL, ENGLISH, AND AMERICAN PAPERS FILED. . ARMY AND NAVY FAMILY AND COMMERCIAL HOTEL, UFPEE QU-EN-STBEET. Although most conveniently situated for business men this Hotel is in a pleasant and healthy part of I i the City, and has a splendid and com-' manding prospect. THE CHOICEST OF WINES AND SPIRITS. A NIGHT PORTER IN ATTENDANCE. CHARLES BURTON, Proprietor. "NT " O T I C E. THE AUCKLAND CIE GUL ATI NG LI B$ A Rf. ...,, EDWARD WAYTE Begs to inform Subscribers, and the general publio, that the ! -REVISED CATALOGUE OF THE . AUCKLAND CIRCULATING LIBRARY IS NOW READY, . t ._o.|i_ .. f, And may be had on application. NEW BOOKS ADDED MONTHLY; - THE AUCKLAND CIRCULATING LIBRARY, ; " ; 100, QUEEN-STREET.



MON DAY, SEPTEMBER 13. H 0 PS. E. & H. ISAACS WILL sell by auction at their stores, Foi t-street, on Monday next, at 11 o'clock, 4 bales HOP 3, without the slightest reserve. "PROVINCE OF WELLINGTON. EXTENSIVE AND IMPORTANT SALE OF 12,000 ACRES OF CROWN LANDS. NOTICE is hereby given that there will be offered for sale, by iublic 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 LE_S THAN 3 MILES FROM the Intended Site of the Upper Hutt Station, osr the Wellington and Mas terton Main Trunk Railway Line, VIZ. :-—;; ..7- . ...• . 58 Sections, making an aggregate of about ' 11,000 acres, varying in j_ize from_s__ to 228 acrts each. Upset price, 108 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 bemg_ fallen, a bridle track will be formed at once Ibis 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 Palmerston, Town Sections in Wahganui; and Rural 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,•'"■•'.":. .i Commissioner of Crown Lands. Crown Lands Office, ■Wellington^Oth August, 1876. !



Miscellaneous. WAIWERA, HOT SPRINGS. TO THE SICK AND DEBILITATED. Follow Shakespeare's advice, "Throw Physic to the dogs," and visit the Waiwera Hot Springs. Tlie healing virtues of these famous springs border on tho miraculous, scores of persons afflicted with Paralysis, Rheumatism, Eruptions, Contracted and Stiff Joints, Gout, Lumbago, Skin Diseases, Sore Heads, and varieties of painful diseases have been restored to perfect health through bathing in these marvellous springs, and drinking the mineral water, who gratefully bear testimony to the fact. The water has been pronounced the most remarkable healing water in the world, and effected most wonderful cures. TO THE TOURIST OR PLEASURE SEEKER IN LUSTY HEALTE the Waiwera Hot Springs will be a source of amaze ment and delight. The scenery in the neighbourhood is diversified and picturesque, and affords abundant material for the Botanist, Geologist, Painter, Poet or Recluse. THE FAMILY HOTEL is fitted with every convenience for comfort. A wel supplied table is provided, and this, coupled with excellent accommodation, attention, civility, and moderate charges, leave nothing the most fastidious can desire. A Yacht is kept for the use of visitors. There is fishing, shooting, and other pastimes for the strong or convalescent. Steamers leave Auckland (which is only 24 miles distant) for the Hot Springs twice afweek, and there are two conveyances twice a week overland. Wakefield-street, Auckland, December 14,1874. Sir, —Haviug derived much benefit from bathing in your Hot Springs, Waiwera, I think.it is a duty that I owe to the public—especially suffering humanity—that my case should be made known. Before I went to the Springs I suffered for more than a month the most excruciating pain from rheu matic gout, had to be lifted in and out of bed, in fact was unable to walk without the use of two sticks. It took me an hour to walk from Wakefield-street to the ' Lady Bowen.' After getting to tho Springs I bathed twice a day and drank freely of the mineral waters, at least a pint each day, and after six days I felt quite well, iree from pain, and can walk as well ns ever I did. It is now elev v «"> days since I left and have had no return of pain. *- this should induce any person suffering as I was to try the hot baths, I feel sure they will get cured, and if so, serve the object I have in writing to yon.—l am, sir, your obedient servant, Thos. Weaving. Robert Graham, Esq. Auckland, January 5,1875. Mr Robert Graham, Sir,— Understanding you aro the proprietor of the Hot Snrings at Waiwera, I think it is only due to you to give a short account of my successful experience of the efficacy of the Springs in the cure of Rheuma tism. I had been suffering from Rheumatism since the year '09, contracted through cold and wet work ing on the West Coast, and from that time until I left the Springs I had suffered periodically from the same. The second bath I took brought back all the rheumatic pains I had ever experienced in different parts of my body. At the end of a fortnight I was free from all pains, with the exception of the ankles (which was always tho worst part affected), and with the exception of my feet being very tender from so much hot bathing I am quite a new man ; I have not the slightest pain of Rheumatism abont me, not even in the ankles. To parties visiting the Springs I should advise them not to feel alarmed or disap pointed if they find themselves worse the first day or two: according to the general opinion it shows the actiou of the waters. Also I would recommend tho drinking iit least two or three glasses of water both ou entering and leaving the bath ; also, sweating in the. blankets, for which accommodation is provided in each bath ; and to parties affected with acute Rheumatism I think the more they uso them the moro speedy will be the euro. I remain, sir Yours respectfully, C. 11. Wi__ouo_nY. Auckland, 10th January, 1875, Dear Sir,— , In the interests of those who may bo similarly afllieted, and in recognition of tho benefits I derived at your sanatorium, the Waiwera Hot Springs, a desire to record the efficacy of the baths aud water in the cure of Dyspepsia, from which I had suffered many months. Thanks, however, to the virtues of the mineral waters, together with a free use of baths, I was relieved of the distressing symptoms, and have since enjoyed the best of health. Yours truly, John Bent. Robert Graham, Esq. Robert Graham, Esq. Dear Sir,— Having suffered from rheumatism for somo time past, on the recommendation of my medical adviser, Dr. Turnbull, of Christchurch, 1 visited your Hot Springs. After three weeks' bath ing and drinking the mineral water, I am restored to perfect health. In fact, I havo not felt so well for years as I am at present. The, trio altogether has teen a most enjoyable one. I found tlie hotel com fortable, excellent table, attendance good, civil and obliging, pleasant for the invalid seeking health, or the man of business requiring taxation. I know of no place in New Zealand where a person could pass a few weeks more agreeably than at your Hot Springs. Yours faithfully, J. J. FitzGibbon. Postmaster, Christchurch New Plymouth, 27th April, 1875. Sir,—l desire to bear testimony to tho efficacy of the Waiwera Hot Springs, and as my case is apeculiar one, I shall briefly state it. About four years ago I had the spine of my back dislocated, in consequence of which I lost the power of my limbs from the back downwards—lost all feeling in them; also, wasting and loss of flesh on my legs. I was quite unable to walk, and was in this state for about three years could not turn in my bed without assistance. Last October I went to tho Hot Springs, Waiwera, and bathed twice each day, and drank at least \y_ pints of the water daily. After six week's bathing I found the symptoms of life return to my legs. I could lift and use my legs as well as ever; got strong and healthy; all pain and weakness left me. Owing to the dislocation of my back I still use crutches, but 1 have no doubt I shall shortly be able to do without them altogether, as I can now walk 100 yards at a time without them. I consider the cure a most miraculous one, and feel Bure thousands would visit the Springs if they only knew its valuable propertiee. I take this opportunity of expressing my grateful thanks to Miss Home for the great kindness I received while at the Springs, also Mr Home for the kindness and attention paid to me by him. I am, Sir, yours truly, S. T. JoLio Robert Graham, Esq. Auckland, 18th May, 1875. Sir,—-I desire to give publicity to the wonderful cure I had while at your Waiwera Sanatorium. I waß suffering from Rheumatic Fever, was six weeks in the Hospital under medical treatment for same. I suffered great pain with swellings and stiffness in my joints. I was unable to take off my own boots, and had to employ a cab to take me to the steamer when I had made up my mind to try your Springs} After one week's bathing, and drinking the water, I got as well as ever I was, and have had no return of the pain, although it ia now two weeks' since my ro> covery, which I look upon almost like a miracle. I am, Sir, Yours respectfully, GEOR-E Bevp.bidge. To Robert Graham, Esq. Thames, 19th May, 1875. Robert Graham, Esq., Auckland. Dear Sir.—l feel greafpleasure in testifying to the benefits I derived by my visit to the Hot Springs at Waiwerawera in the year 1868. For years prior to that time I.had been subject to attacks of Rheuma tism, which would lay me up for weeks at a time. The use of the Springs proved, after this lapse of time to have taken the disease quite out of my system, having had no relapse since that time. For three months before going to the Springs I had been totally unable to move without assistance from an attack of sciatica. My object in writing to you is that you may make this public, for the benefit of others who may be similarly affected, without know ing where to obtain relief. My experience leads me to believe the Waiwera Springs more efficacious for Rheumatism, Lumbago, or Sciatica, than all the medicine the Doctors can give, and only requires to be;made known to become the great sanatorium for the South Pacific. I am, dear Sir, Yours very truly, Edwd. Honiss. Tt/TAEKET HOUSE, AUCKLAND. To Advertisers and others.—Persons desirous of advertising their business or calling may have spaces allbtedto them in a Central position in the Market House at a low price per annum. Wanted, a Working Partner in a first-class Manu facturing Business established over 5 years. Small capital required. .... r-i.'j To Let, at Remuera, a good sized House and 15 acres of first-class Land. Rent moderate. > . " For Sale, several Suburban Farms. For Sale, a 3-roomed Cottage, with stable and two good sized allotments, at Morningside. Price, £85. Wanted, Cottage property for sale at prices from _£_oto£2oo. [-i.V "■' Wanted, three or four first-class Milch Goats, also a dozen Sucking Pigs. __TLand and Property Sale by Auction Monthly. R. C. GREENWOOD, AUCTIONEER. HOHSE. LAND, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, Ma r k c t Ho v . s c. pEOEESSIO NAL NOTICE MR McCLEAN, (Late. Surgeon Dentist to the City of Dublin Hospital, Dublin), May be consulted at K. D. Sykes, Upper Queen street, Auckland, on all diseases and Irregalarlties of the Teeth; from 9am tb'6,3o pm. Artificial Teeth inserted on the most recent scientific principles. m O L E T. OFFICE TO LET, in Fort-street, cldse to Queen itreet.—Apply to i SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON.i . Auctioneotß.



Drapery. \ "IMPORTANT OALE OF DRAPERY & CLOTHING AT Extraordinary Low Prices! I WILLIAM~WILSON, 204, AND 206, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND, Respectfully intimates having purchased from the Trustees in the Estate of James Reed, Draper, &c, Grahamstown, the entire Stock, AT LESS THAN ONE-HALF THE ORIGINAL COST PRICE, Consisting of— GENERAL DRAPt-RY, MILLINERY, . AND CLOTHING. pREAT g A L E OF Costumes, Mantles, Satin Skirts, Shirts, Straw Hats, trimmed and untrimmed, Millinery Bonnets, Ladies' Underclothing, Baby Linen, Feathers, Flowers, &c. At'justabout 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 met with. The following are only a few of the many Cheap Lines to be met with in this Stock : — 400 Ladies' and Children's Straw Hats s. d. s. d. Mr Reid's former price, Is 9d to 4.s Od each, present price, from.. 0 10J to 1 6 120 Ladies' Black Cloth Jackets, Mr Reid's former price, 10s Cd to 255, present price, from 5 6 — 10 9 40 Ladies' Polonaises in Homespun and Waterproof Cloth, beautifully Trimmed, former prices, from 27s Od to 50s each, present price.. 15 0 — 21§[0 . 70 Ladies' Waterproof Cloaks, at one half the former selling price. (STAYS) (STAYS) -(STAYS!- Great Bargains in < STAYS V (STAYS) (STAYS) 27 doz pairs of Ladies' Grey and White Coutilla Stays, at Is lid, usually sold at 8s 9d 300 pairs Thomson's Glove-fitting ditto, at 4s 9d per pair 180 Ladies Ovcrskirts, at 5s lid each, former price 10s Od and 12s each Crinolines and Dress Improvers at half-price 3 lots of Bright Durable Black Silks, at 3s lOd, 4s Gd, and 5s Od per yard, positively worth one-third more money A lot of Colored Japanese Dress Silks, at Is lid per yard, Mr Reid's former price, 3h Od. (DRESS MATERIALS! „_-___,_ in great J dress MATERIALS^ °_I_%c?£> variety DRESS MATERIALS] bkddckd 400 yards Satin Cloths, in all colors, at Is 4}£<l per yard, former price, 2a 4<l Winceys, French Merinos, arid Home Spun.. greatly reduced A large lot of LADIES' SILK UMBRELLAS. 75 Ladies' Silk Umbrellas, ivory handles, at Oh lid each, formerly sold at 12s Od ,18 dozen Ladies' Cashmere and Silk Scarfs, in all i colors, at Is each, usual price, 2s Cd. In the above Stock will be found a Good Assortment of Wain 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. 63?" The Sale has now commenced, and will con tinue f«r threo weeks only. WILLIAM WILSON, 204, AND 206, Q-BEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. JEJX l ALU MB AG Ii: J. M. MgLACHLAN lias Just Received, direct from tlie Manufacturers, a second supply of Coats' Machine Cotton. All numbers may now be. procured from him, either Wholesale or Retail. J. M. McL AC HL AN, QUEEN-STREET, One door from Wellcsley'Street. CLEARING SALE ;OF DR-PER¥ AND CLOTHING FOR ONE MONTH! Stock has been Re-marked at Cost Price. Remnants in Dress Pieces, Winceys, Tweeds, and Shirtings. 12 gross Moss Trimming, Is per c ozen. 00 pairs Ladies' Corsets, 2s 6d p.i_ pair. 1 bale Scarlet Blankets, 11 quaiter, heavy, 18s a pair. BouanT Job— 100 dozen Ladies' Josephine Xi »> Gloveß, 2b per pair, cr 21s 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, Nk.wton. [Established 1804.] By appointment Excellency the TB A R N E T T, PORK BUTCHER, HAM AND BACON CURER, Nkxt City Hall, Opposite the Thistle Hotel, and at Pabnell T. Baunett in thanking the public for their long ahd steady support, and having purchased Mr. Morej'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. .A 11 Goods stamped so as to defy imitation. 'N. B —Arrangements are now complete for the supply of shipping orders, which will meet with prompt delivery, and with T.B.s personal attention. I BE SOUTH BBITIBH FIRK AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY NEW ZEALAND. -APITAL ~ .. .. .. .. £?00,000 UNLIMITED LIABILITY. : The large and steady Increase of the business t> Company, as shewn by its reports, affords the best proof of the confidence of the publio In the Institu tion, and of its popularity among insurers. ilt is conducted on sound principles, arid is widely known for liberality nd promptness in the settle ment of claims. MJ :Lv. ; Losses can be paid at any Agency, at option of nsurod, ■'...,.'.. . ~, |. ; .,,-, •■ ...... -~. q , i A.BOARDMAN, Manage Ttt*) - O T I C E. , IA Daily Coach will leave for all parts of the Wai kato immediately on arrival of the train at M >■ er. also a Daily Coach will leave Hamilton at 6.30 ■ _i; for Mercer, arriving In time for the last train Auckland. Parcels booked at John Soppett's, No. 8, Queen-street, will be forwarded to all parts of the Wajkato. Freight must'be paid before leaving the office. We do not hold .ourselves responsible for parcels valued oyer!_es. , ; C. G. QUICK, Proprietor. • > JOHN SOPPET, Age-t.fo- Auokland.



lioumng-ty- ________ - «___—« .. — —■ * —— ______ . - — - ■ . -■ QHEAP LIGHT! QHE A P Jj IGH T ! TRY OUR KEROSENE AT 2/6 PER GALLON. ? 12 CASKS AN U C A PNIC LABVIPS, (EX "FERNGLEN,") Slightly Stained ly Fresh Water—will he Sold at 20 per cent. Discount. ALSO, 17 CASKS, CONTAINING HAND AND TABLE AMERICAN ] LAMPS, AT REDUCED PRICES. ■ ■£ Anucapnic and American Burners, Globes, Glasses and Wicks, » in great variety, . \] THE CHEAP HARDWAKE HOUSE j 230, QUEEN-STREET, c cr. so or. id jj_ "^- _ A. M. N ° "i~"ir^~'S~i^ 5 (Late Master Tailob in the Highland Brigade), 3 NAVAL AND MILITARY TAILOR, HABIT MAKER, ETC., HOBSON-STREET, AUCKLAND, Next Dooe to the Scotia Hotel, „'_._.'*'• "REGS most respectfully to inform the clergy and gentry, of AncMand,andl the mm «E™S_-S* -t> liavinrr met with unparalleled patronage and success since commencing business at the above a actress, , he would teke this opportunity to return his'sincere thanks for their favoured aUhe f Same mtom them and the public, that from his varied experience in the above distingished arm ot me service Desiaes in London, PaL, and Berlin, he is thoroughly conversant with all »°f»2SSSpS • Gentlemen's Walking and Riding Trousers, Hunting Breeches, &C.; Highland Costumes furnwhed complete Pulpit and Bar Gowns, Caps, and Cassocks at the lowest possible price tor cash consistent with nrst-class . wortaanship consecutive years Vice-President of the Cutters' Associ^ninLondon he is prepared to take Pupils and teach them the art of Cutting in a few weeks The highest London and P-ris teHttmonuds and references on application. Instructions in Cutting every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday evenings, from 7 till 9 o'clock. , . W. C. DENNES, IMPORTER £SB_ 'WsMs :-n PRINCESS OF ' QUEEN OF SCOTS _' - W&@t ""'.; >'i / '"- '"*'' f^P''(V WALES (with Silver-plated .-•'..-■.' A;^ ''\'^ r'-/i """- .. Extras) f (^7' „.-''' WHEELER AND HOME SHUTTLE V.'. . .. r ■• ' I^^^^ singer,s LITTLE WANZE li j; ■ v^^^^^j^Mt^^mJ^M -W_^_Wm-- LITTLE STRANGER ,^1 I'^W^i^ TABLES & STANDS VERY LIBERAL DISCOUNT TO THE TRADE. REPAIRS DONE FOR ALL MACHINES. DRAPERY, HOSIERY LADIES' AND GEMTS' UNDERLINED MILLINERY, DRESSMAKING.—A FIT GUARANTEED. W. C. DENNES, being tlie 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, Co;tons, Thread, Oil, and all requisites for the above Machines supplied. Agent for Accouchement Belts. w. o. txjlWnn e s Albert Buildings, Quken-sthekt. Opposite Auckland Savings Bank.



TTICTORIA SEED feT^RES, (Next Union Bank of Australia). NEW VEGETABLE SEEDS, AH the best'tiDd newest varieties. NEW FLOWER SEEDS. j A very large 'and choice collection^ imported direct fromjßaris by post ELOWER ROOTS, ANEMONIEB, 50 very best-named varieties, 6s per dozen RANUNCULUS, 60 very bestnamedlvarfetiei, 5s per dozen. LAWN GRASS SEED, Fine mixture, for Lawns, Croquet} Grounds, or Bowling Grtena. R. BAIRD, Victoria -str Eaa'T. T^ M7c V L s""~K V, * FUNERAL UNDERTAKER, OP OF 0 B8 0 N-BTREBT. a [Established 1542 ] WJ A. M I JS S O N, * UNDERTAKER, &c, Is prepared to execute* Funerals either in first class style or plain, at Btrictly moderate charges. Wellesley- s|treet East, Two doors from Queen-street. . Mnwi jjjljg] IM±E UJB.KA. EbT WOISDEK OE MODERN TIMES. Long experience has proved these famous remedies toi be most effectual in curing either the dangerous maladies Or the slighter complaints which are more particularly incidental to the life of a miner, or to those living'in thei bush.;' Occasional doses of these Pills wil 1 guard the syjatem against those evils which so oft- beset the human race, viz.:—Coughs, colds, .and a. i disorders of the liver and stomach— the frequent U rerunners Of; fever, dysentery, - and oholer • Is the most effectual remedy for old sores, wounds, ulcers, rheumatism,, and all skin diseases; in fact, when used according to the printed directions, it never fails to cure alike, deep and superficial ail- ; ments. These Medicines may be obtained from all respect able Druggists and Storekeepers throughout the civilised world, with directions for use in almost every language. They are prepared only by the Proprietor, Thomas Holloway, 533, Oxford-Btreet, London. *„ * Beware of Counterfeits that may emanate from he ited States T> 0 O ~~T & C. WESTPFAHL is now selling off, at enormous reduction. On account of having an overstock of Boots and Shoes, he is determined to clear at and under Cost Price, for ca«h only. •ST" Mote the address-- E. WESTPFAHL, 127,'Queen-ntreet. ' ■'



T>UBLIC NOTICE. With reference to the absurd advertisement of Thomas Fish, In your issue of yesterday, I may state that as the character of T. Fish is so well-known, the following explanation will be deemed sufficient. W. DAWSON. __ We hereby certify that, as Trustees of the Estate of Thomas Fish, Chemist, Princes-street, we sold the whole of th&P'ock, Fixtures, Book Debts, Furniture, Sarsaparilla Business and all rights^therein and belonging to the same, to W. Dawson, Chemist, the above having been assigned to us by the said Thomas Fish for the be -.fit of hiß Creditors. TtfOS MACFARLANE. 1 BARENESS HAMILTON, f ~,__*-„ F. W. E. DAWSON, f imßleeF' W. J. OAWKWELL, J A R SPA R I LLA. I I distinctly contradict the statements of Mr Daw- Ison, and the Trustees of my Estate, as to their having disposed to Mr Dawson my Sarsaparilla Business. My legal advisers, having perused the Daed of Assignment, and informed me that no mention thereof is made, nor »ny words therein used, under which the Business could pass. The only things sold to Mr D. relating to my Sarsaparilla, being the Plant and a few gallons of Sarsaparilla. I hereby caution Mr D., and all other persons, from using my Trade Mark. THOMAS FISH, Chemist. July 31, 1875. fIREAT 0 ALE OF "DOOTS AT THE BLUE BOOT. C. BROOKES Is Selling the whole of his Stock of English Boots and Shoeß at Cost Pbioe, 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 500 pairs of Girls' Patent Lace Boots 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 is for ONE MONT O. BROOKES, BLUE BOOT directly Opposite the Cit_ Hlall, Next Dyson's, Draper. fl. R A T E E U L—COMPORTING E P P S'S O O C O A. Breakfast. "By a thorough knowledge of the natural laws whioh govern the operations of digestion and nutri tion, and by a careful application of the fine proper ties of well-selected cocoa, Mr Epps has provided our breakfast-tables with a delicately flavoured beverage which may save us many heavy doctors'bills. It is by the judicious use of such articles of diet that a constitution may be gradually built up until strong enough to resist every tendency to disease. Hun dreds of subtle maladies are floating around us ready to attack wherever there is a weak point. We may escape many a fatal shaft by keeping ourselves well fortified with pure blood and a properly nourished frame."—See article in the Civil Service Gazette. Made simply with boiling water or milk.. Sold in Packets (in • tins for abroad) labelled .— JAMES EPPS & CO., HOMOEOPATHIC CHEMISTS, 1 48, Threadneedle-street, and 170, Piccadilly ; Works, Eueton Road and Camden Town, London BUY RECKITT'S FRENCH BLUE, And See that Each Ball , Is Wrappd in? Paper bearing the name of RECKITT, As its Splendid Quality has caused a host of. Inferior Imitations. Sold by all respectable Grocers and Storekeepers. ABERDEEN POLISHED GRANITE MONUMENTS, In Red _nd Blue, fkom £5, Free on board ship for any k part of New Zealand. .:•■.< Inscriptions Accurate and Beautiful. mr flans and Prices fr_k from JOHN LEGGE, ■ ■oulpt#r, Aberdeen, Scotland, - *



Mlse«il_ntei| ___ T~ T. DJcKllFso»Hl FUNERAL jp| UNDERTAKE [ ' i ►>- j_ £ r . *£_—-:_s~--"*--f oi Cm '■ Qi - *!.s§si WrW S Si! ' gg-SHW* plga o g, 77 N~~° T | p"! I Messrs. BURTON & BIRNIE I Desire to return their sincere thanks for the HK__. H support accorded to them since commencing Wi*; ' and have now much pleasure in directing the *+'" tion of their customers, and the public senerX^ . the following Biscuits, which they are now i* position to supply :— (a- Abernethy Fancy Spice Nuts' Arrowroot Fingoes Tutibrid» e Butter CingerNuts Wines ! Briars Imperials Water Cabin Mixed Wines Sweet Lunch Captain Nonpareils Plain do Cracknalls Osborne Coffees Crown Picnics Charcoals :- Dessert Rusks Saloons '.At.', Digestive Soda Rice Bista Africans Victorias SoiiU Wholesale a_.ii Retail by BURTON &BIE ifj'j CROWN BAKERY, "' Hobson -street I j Opposite St. Matthew's Church. FREEMAN'S HOTEL FREEMAN'S BAY. . ~ , MR. ROBT. STOW (the Proprietor) begs to infom his numerous customers, friends, and the TraMfo' that he still supplies Wines, Spirits, &o of the best brands, at town prices. ' The Bottle Depabtment has special attention, i. There is a Bagatelle Table on the premise* ! second to none in Auckland, which, with a comfort/ able room, first-class attendance and civility _x insure an evening's enjoyment. ' ,' QTANDARD FIEE AED MAEIKE INSURANCE CO|MBANY OF NEW ZEALAND. !©*" Agent for Auckland— HENRY GILFILLM, 7, Queen-streefc-T UCKLAND MODEL TRAINING _ SCHOOL, CHORAL HALL, SYMONDS-STREET; JOSIAH MARTIN, Head Masteb. The nest Quarter will commence on MONDAI^ -sth July. Commerce, Science, and Manufactures, MrJ.Marti].; Literature, Classics, and Mathematics, French, Music, and Drawing, Rev. E. Bbowhj. Fees (Quarterly, payable in advance): 7 Elementary o_eG___, . Senior Two Guineas, Advancnd Three Guinea'- Pupils are specially prepared for Literary,l Cam. menial, or Industrial xmrsui__,_ndforthe__M__i_r , tioriM of the Civil Service and the Telegraph Department. . Parents are respectfully invited to visit the School . QLSOtf'S rpOMATO gATTQJS The undersigned haviDg Purchased from Mi 8,. Olson the RECIPE of his CELEBBATED SATJCB,: together with the Goodwill of his Business, tegto, solicit a continuance of the PubUc Favour. , The Sauce may be depended upon as perfectly Pure, and free from Adulteration. It creates appsr; tite and promotes digestion, and as none but the Wet: and most wholesome ingredients are used,ltcuMt but merit a continuance of the high favour it _- already attained in pubUc estimation. . BICHARD GARLICK & CO. "'_' Td J_ AU CKLA Ni) ' YE» BTIAff BLIND MANTJFACTOBY. M. HORTON BUSBY, _ so maker a wire wobkb WHOLESALE AND BETAH., ' * VENETIAN HOUSE, Has; now REMOVED to those Large, New, ■■ Commodious Premises, situated at the corner Queer and Cook-streets, where he will continue • usiness a* heretofore. . _________ TAYLOR'S PATENT No. I—HAND MACHINE, Complete with Braider, Corder, and Trimmer com bined in the pressure foot; Tucking w^ t __M Hemmers, four Shuttle-reels, six' Needles,;.inwwv and Screw-driver, with Book of Instructions. ~vjui This Machine is sufficiently heavy to stana^w™ without being screwed down, and, being s-pponw, on soft cushions, will not damage the table. _ a It is not a mere toy, but really sub^^si useful, and guaranteed stronger and more «"""£._ than any Hand Machines ever offered to the pW«Mj —being equal in strength and workmans_iP j TO^ ( Stand Machine sold at double the price.—«**. ,.- Guineas '' •- . ; .' ■_£__}_ No. 2.—Machine on Patent Saloon Stand. Pnc?7; Guineas. ' . .-___', No 3.—Machine on handsome Square Stand, pr"*> 8 Guineas. > _; • 1 • Appointed Agent— T. PEACOCK, Optician, &o.» ■, BHOBT_AN_ _TR__-. ' __\ pITY WEST PUBLIC SCHO,;^ KJ WELLINGTON-STREET. • EVENING CL AS SE'S,?> Oondnotedby Mr. Harrison, Mr. Stevens, and .ax>. B. M. O. Theorelh. , English, Arithmetic, Book-keeping, and Drawing-, Latin, Greek, French, German, EuoM, and Alg«b»i Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday evening*" J from 7 to 9. __—>-•' THE following are the Bates &I? Advertising in the Stab :— «'_.■' Three Lines. .....'...'-••_• _[ 2 ;-• Four Lines ••■• i «/ ' Six Lines ....--• r Vs j Perlnch ••-• ■ *_£____>'■ Contracts can be made for. MoatWy,,.^u_rw klf-yearly, and Yearly -_garH__anients. . , —t?:'