The Evening Star.

i Vol. VI.—No. 1,610.]

Auckland, N.Z., MONDAY, APRIL 12, 1875.

[Price : "ONE PENNY.



'''•'■'''i'^^iß^m^aai^i___.__cj_ V ji, XW ji Ml:^^ VTkj^ fWEKLAND MAIL .a'^sWl^W " ROUTE TO EUROPE VIA H°NOLULU, SaN FRANCISCO, 'JffiWmsis&ANTi KBW YORK. [The Australasian 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 CYPHRENES, 2,500 tons T. Wood, Commander, is appointed to leave for Honolulu and San Francisco on FRID AY, April 16. ' For freight or passage and all particulars apply to H. M. JERVIS, , Agent. iZk&v A HSTEALASIAN A^KW^k "*-*- STEAM NAVIGATION TSP^ISiI&^COMPANY'S FIRST-CLASS! J&Bmifigisg^ STEAMERS. EOK SYDNEY, MELBOURNE, AND ALL QUEENSLAND PORTS ; ALSO, THE PALMER RIVER GOLDFIELDS. The Splendid Mail Steamship MACGREGOR, 3,500 tons, H. Grainger, Commander, expected on or about-Sunday, the 25th April, will leave as above six hours after arrival. For freight or passage, and all particulars, apply to H. M. JERVIS, Agent. «j\sk WE¥ ZEALAND *SsPskl?^ ■*■' STEAM SHIPPING COM 33§£J£jj§3>^ PANY (LIMITED.) Foil New Plymouth, Nelson, Pioton, Welling ton, Lyttelton, and Otago ; transhipping at Wellington for Wanganui. Napier, and Poverty Bay ; and at Nelson for Westi?oiit, Greymouth, and Hokitika. [Passengers Booked Through 3:0 Melbourne.] PpTs. ZZ. '%.%.- .. n p h &hs, J Will leave the Bluff Anchorage -'ZM^b. on FRIDAY next, tie I6th instant, at V _ p' v APRIL TIME-TABLE: 20th-S.s. LADYBIRD \ . . 25th-S.s. TARANAKI \ As above '" For freight or passaje apply to W. F. WHEELER, Auckland. Or, A. BARNES, Onehunga. Offices—Hobson's Biildings, Shortland-street. - "k^L TT 01^ WANG-AREI «a#ffln^s. A) HEADS, BAY OF ISLANDS. WANGAfcOA, &MONGONOI. The new steamer lON A Will leave as above every MONDAY, at 5 p m. CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agents. JO, Queen-street, Auckland, April 1, 1875. "L-k I^Toi POVERTY BAY Jsn||s. JC? IND EAST COAST. EFHE MEIKLE, Oscar Shultz, master, wll Bail for the above in a few days.—For freight, &c, apply to T. W. BROWN, Custom-house-street; <r, the master on board. TO CAPTAIJS AND OWNERS OF VESSELS. BALLIN BROS, beg to call the attention of the Captains, Owners, andProvidores of vessels to the superior quality of ibated Waters, Cordials, &c, manufactured by them Having always a large stock in hand, they are in a osition to execute all orders with despatch. ' / Jl?'%'** M +1» °f time, and in %**o7*e?/M Ss>o*S f "STREET. '■"^5 %s4?°° IV stealing, oi 4o* %^ '** pleeve-links, the p ■if -%j ' ythe Harbour View j- FO&foT% ysaid he left the link..? 85 ac °+ <** /c hung up behind hia doc other Imprev, <_? 0 °s- Prisoner was staying South Road. . <^> / Samuel Wells, E.^ y ' ing on buginegg in the mar . FOR SA LE, i-j. sth inst. the prisoner came ness. —Apply Mriifammorid-," set of studs pro tion - ■n'viktiQ f o| FOR IM MEDI AT E SALE, at '; Epsom, a Comfrtable Five-roomed Cottage, with freehold allotmet 99 x 100. There is a good Fowl-house and Piggei upon the property. Price, £125. J.M. LENNOX, , ' Estate Agent, Auckland. OR SALE, i: Brookville, a com fortable Four-rtjned House, with freehold allotment 46 x 87. PrH £150. J. 1, LENNOX,- Estate Agent, Queen-street. IpOR SALE, a3argain, in Ponsonby, JD a fine Building ite in John-street, 120 x 120. Price, £35. J. M. LENNOX. FOR SALE, t Mount Roskill, 40 acres of fine "Mcanic Land, partly cleaned, and a small house bit upon it. There is a Rood run for cattle adjoing. Price, £500. This Farm can be sold in smallent-i to suit purchasers. J. M. LENNOX, Estate Agent, Auckland, Tf O R | S A L E. A Rosewood Piancoy Bord of Paris, wiU be sold under cost to close coignment. R. BAIRD, Victoria-street. FO R SALE, The residencef Mr Charles F. Partington. Frontage to Symonditreet, 58 feet by 120 feet deep; also 120 feet to Symds-street by 80 feet; also, allotments at the rea>f Windmill. FOR SALE,a the rising district of Ngaroto, Waito, a choice unimproved Farm of 350 acres. Th Farm is situated within two miles of the propol railway, and about the same distance from a Sool-house. Price, £3 10s per acre. ! J. M. LENNOX, Estate Agent, Queen-street. O WORINO MEN.—I have several^ood eehold Cottages For Sale within a short distance otueen-street, at prices ranging from £120 to £20 One-half of the money can remain on mortgage M. LENNOX, Estate Agent, Queen-street. OR SAE, OR TO LET ~JT LEASE, The Villa Residse now in the occupation of Mr E G. Smith, Pagitreet, Ponsonby,-consisting of eight rooms, all imod repair. A neat well-kept Flower Garden. The House comnfls a splendid view or Auckland and the Harbour. For terms, &c„ fly to GEO. W. BINNEY. OR SAL 3at Mount Albert, 18 acres very id land (no stones), all fenced, and good Houbo. cc, £450. For Sale, a 4-toacht, topmast, rig, spars, oars, galls, &c; comple half deck, In good repair. Cheap for £19, . A oomfortable Cage, six rooms, m good order ; stable, garden, &ci. bargain, £65. Leasehold in a eood locality. .... An acre of Vcnic Land, with three-roomed House, • fenced amlanted with trees, at Mount Eden.' Price, £11 . , ■ ~ \ A choice Bloclf fine Land at Hokianga, con taining 900 acreaearly surrounded by water; price, £200. B the money can remain on mortgage for threars. Two large AUotrts on the Epsom and Onehunga Boad, 50 feet by A bargain. ' v About 100 acrgood Land, near the Station, i l , Papakura Valley, Ibe sold cheap. \\ New Potatoes, Das, Farm Produce, &c., *c, at 1 \\ < Lowest Prices. II For Sale, a Po Basket Carriage. I » Also, several goiack and Harness Horses. D. GREENWOOD, General Commission Agent, Market House.



Bas'dis.ass! Qai'ds. ]g 0 0 X S BOUND PAPER RULED, LEDGERS MANUFACTURED AND MACHINE NUMBERING, At WM. LEYS, (Next door above Evening- Star.) EVAN S & Z A Ml RA, PHOTOGRAPHERS, 196, Queen-street, Auckland, Next Auckland Savings Bank. E?~ Attention is respectfully invited to our Card, Cabinet, and Full-Plate Size Portraits. BEKDE EN BOOT FACTORY, Durham-street. A Large Stosk of Wen's, Women's and Children's Boots and Shoes always in stock, bole Manufac turers of the Seamless Watertight, specially adapted for the Ohinemuri and Thumes trade. BLACK & CO. FISH is h & o O WholesaSo, Shipping, aud Family Butcher Queen street, corner oil Darham street, Auck land. Poultry oi all kinds dressed to order. Prime Smoked Tongues, Homo-cured Bacon. Corned Beef on sale in. Urge quantStloar N.B.—Dealers in Game. Live Pheasants forwarded to all parte o*the Colony upon receipt oi ordex. JStaoilies waited on in town or suburbs. t~a~m"e~s butcher, W CARTER, CONTRACTOR, &c. Goods Cleared and Delivered from Ships' side ou SHORTItST NOTICE. BALLAST SUPPLIED. Newcastle akd Bay op Isi^nd Coals. Also. Firewood, cut or uncut, at REASONABLE RATES. PORTLAND CEMENT. 300 casks Portland Cement 5000 Fire Bricks, Fire Tiles Fire Clay and Plaster of Paris. KEANE & JENKINSON, VIOTORIA-STRBKT EAST. 1 h "i N O R M A JS, teacher of music, Waterloo Quadrant, Opposite Government House. ARNOCK BROTHERS, SOAP & CANDLE MANUFACTURERS, RiohmcjNjo, Cox's Grkbk. Office — Durham-street, Auckland. | ~~ O & d kZ~ v 'b. , $w * House usad Land AgoJiS, Rent and Debs Collector, Stichbury's BnUdtags, Queen street. C" i .Si O M G 1 A .&. I 5 ej, W FREEMAN'S BAY SOAP & OANLBJS WORKS. Cash Buyers of Tallow. \a card ] OAMIFBI WELLS Ks House, JCisnd, und CowimiasSon Agont, Collector of Rents, Debts, Highway Rates, &C. Loans arranged. Office: 129, Queen street (three doom below the Union Banlt.l T 0 ft A I G, W * FORWARDING AGENT, Wholesale and Retail Oo»l and Fire-wood Merchant, &0.~ On Sale, Newcastle and Wangarei Coal, Ti-trso Firewood (cut and uncut). Tanks, Charcoal, Ballast, Hob art Town Palings. Sacks for sale. Fort-street, Auckland. JO iT V BAKJB £ V AN7> STEAM BISCUIT MANUFACTORY, HoBSOr-OTKBET. . IOBIHO AND GROUND SUOAB ALWAYS OH HaHB W. R, WADDELL. "TSJ J? HILhI PI 9 8 & S O IS r, H 9 OIL, COLOR, and GLASS MERCHANTS, Importers of Paperhangings, Scrim, Paints, Oils, Turpentine, Colors. Varnishes, French Polish, Gold Leaf, Artists' Colors and Brushes, Plate, Sheet, Crown, Ornamental, and Photographic Glass, Picture Pramo and Tapestry Mouldings, Cloclc and Compasu Glaaaea, Glaaod ash Doors, #c. Glass cut to se ,and carefully packed. 12, Wyndham jtreeli. Jtotice Of~REMOVAL B. CEOCKBB, respectfully informs his ntimoroiis "iends, customers, and the general public, th&t he removed his Boot Manufactory to those premises „ '[irately opposite Messrs Holland and Butler's. ?! , -street, formcrlv occupied by Mr Johnstone, Salmon Mr CROCKER has purchased. He w^B Companjy on his business, and to any who may voured him with a turn, he onlj * »«■ tit t trial, when he is sure it will bo epegiefr-MffL^KER. \SJ H, H &. 1 W N E R ¥¥ « BUILDER, CARPENTER, and JOINER Vulcan Lane, AND KOBI-BIKIIt Shop Fronts, Office Fittings, and all branches o! the building trade executed. "DOKES ! BONES! Bo2^Eal Bought in any Quantities EOR CASH at the Free man's Bay Bone Mills, and at No 8, Lower Queen street, by J. & J. SOPPET. CHARLES BLOMEIELD, HOUSE AND SIGN PAINTER, 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, ior Samuel Wells, Queen street. ™,^ r *...im.»*nmxi!rwTmnmmrwnwT*>tmi.j<^, I—i——y. IXJQ R. ATWARD'^ YV . AP BEDDING FURNIT RE, & FUNERAL FURNISHING WAREHOUSE, WYNDHAM STREET, (Next to Queen-street Corner). Residence and Shop, corner of Pitt and Grey-" streets. | —imum—iiiiiiiiiw 111111111 mmammmmmamaaatammmß^m T & J. rOPP ET, MILL! jRS, Freeman's Bay Steam Mills, AITS No 8, WER Q EN STBEET, Wham1 Auo nd. TTJ E Iff T I 8 & Y. MR. T. TEA FORD, BURGEON DENTIST, WAKBIIELD S T R I s V. Artificial Teeth, from One to a Poll Set, In Gold or Vulcanite. CLARKE BROTHERS, (LATE GROMBIE'S) ROYAL FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERIES, (opp~- itk Union Bank), QUEEN STREET, AUCKLAND. First-class Portraits from CD, V. to Lite Size, Moderate Prices. j Portra taken instantaneously. Money. MONEY TO~LE^D on first-class freehold security, at low rates of interest. — R. C. Dyer, Shortland-streo QNEY TO LEND, in large and small sums, a low rates of interest.—Apply EX.IOTT MEYER Solicitor, 28, Shortland-street. MONJfiY TO LJ&ND in large or small sums, atfvery low rate of interest—• ' Apply to Mr Laishley, Solicitor, High-street.



\ BaMmess Ctards. ■ T FRIAR C LARK E, ESTATE AND MINING AGENT, No. 21, Insurance Buildings, Auckland. ' A LFR E D ALE V, (From Messrs Ridley and Son's, London), PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER, AND JEWELLER, ETC., Informs the public and his friends that he has REMOVED NEW PR°EMISES, Opposite thk New Market, * QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. EF. WEBSTER, * Wholksalji and Retail SADDLER AND HARNESS MiXER, 133, QcranN-sTBKET, Auckland, (Next tho Union Bank) T\ EVI T % GHDJN -MAKER 244, QUEEN-STREET. Always in Stock—Best brands Gunpowder, Ac. Blasting Powder, and Fuze, Shooting and Fishing Tackle. J. C. PELHAM'S JJADDER k JjARROW }j ACTORY, 49, VICTOBIA-STREET. KVKItY DKECRIPTION OF Ladders, Barrows, and Steps, on hand, made to order, or lent on hire. "KM H J?Al).L(l>Jfc£i&, »ole uoatraciio.?* tv JJ?JL the City Council for the Emptying of Earth- Cloaets, Privy Boxes, Cesspits, &c, is prepared to at tend punctually to all requests regarding the above. Persons desiring to have the said places attended tc, either weekly, fortnightly, or otherwise, can have the samo done by leaving a notice either verbal or written with the Inspector of Nuisances, City Council Office, Queen-street pOTTIS'S TOMATO SAUCE. G. COTTIS, of Rutland Road, Parnell, has tho 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 tho purest sauce sold. It contains no deleterious com- X'.ound ; and from its wide-spread sale last year, ho 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 Undersigned has now on hand by far the best laTgest, cheapest, and most varied Stock of the above in the province, which he is now selling 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, I Girths, Fancy Bits. Single and Double Greyhound Starters, Ladies' and Gent's Patent Safety stirrups, &c, all of which will bo sold at the lowest prices FOR CASH. Every description of Harness, Pack Saddles, &c, made on the premises by experienced workmen on i the shortest notice, i Repairs executed promptly and at reasonable rates. Sole agent for Elliman's celebrated Royal Embroca tion for Horses, Cattle, and Sheep. All Saddlery apd Harness at Greatly Reduced Prices. Purchase at the cheapest house in town, direct from the Importer and Maker. The Trade supplied. W. S. JONES, SADDLER, HARNESS MAKER, & IMPORTER, 154, QUEEN-STREET. "PXPIRATION OF LEASE. -GRANWELL AND CO. Are "Selling Off FURNI T U R E, At "Wholesale Prices. TTOLLAND & BUTLER, TO THEIR FRIENDS AND THE PUBLIC. We cannot'allow the present season to pass without returning you our sincere thanks for the very liberal patronage y> »x '-ove bestowed upon us during the two and a-half yea-s we have been in business; we must admit the same has exceeded our expectations. You may depend 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, no so, we have always some novelty on hand. By the ' Anazi' we have Just Received Op BALES A CASES PAPEEHANGINGS, 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 quaUty. Picture Framing in all its Branches. GLASS SHADES, Oval and Round, in all sizes. White Lead, Oils, Colours, Turps, Tarnishes, 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, &c, 28 & 80, victoria-street, auckland, A few steps from Union Bank. ONEHUNGA AND AUCKLAND LINE OF COACHES. TIME TABLE. Leave Onehunga— Leave Auckland— 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. 4 p.m. 6 p.m. Saturday nights. C.30 p.m. 11.30 p.m. PHOTOGRAPHIC VIEWS. R. H. BARTLETT Respectfully calls the attention of the public to a magnificent collection of Continental Views, just received per Anazi. These splendid Photographs comprise Views of the Rhine and Tyrol, Swiss Moun i tain Scenery, Italian Architectural Photos. Irish Coloured Landscapes, &c. Sizes, from 9 x 6 to 20 x 16. j Quekn-stbeht, Auckland.



Kerosene. s^f||§|||Pv OLEOPHENE BRILLIANT OIL Is now universally recognized as the best Burning Oil which can be.made. Recommended by the Fire Insurance Companies for Safety, and by all con sumers for the Brilliancy of its Light. In purchas ing this Oil the buyer insures himself and his pro perly against all chance of a Kerosene accident. Ask for OLEOPHENE BRILLIANT OlL.and takt.no other. DIPLOMA of MERIT received from the Vienna Exposition for Cans of various Tops and Oils OLEOPHENE BRILLIANT OIL is invaluable to those who read or sew in the evening, as it gives a stronger light than gas, while much less fatiguing to the eyes. SUPERIOR TO DEVOE'S, AS IT STANDS A HIGHER TEST. i To GROCERS & DEALERS. °* s S o W O g DO mm. <*•-*■* A°W § o * I © $3 P ° *H X © - £ 8 B "J'"" 8 ° -^ J% m CA SO O M | s & a IB M a fi * a ' -<« c H d W S. *«M 5 P s a w *H f * ° !m -s « CLi H 55 o H H *^ O _



Merchandise. rp O ARRIVE, PER THE 'FAIRLIE,' a NOW DUE: 32 TONS BAKER'S FINEST FLOUR 8 TONS BAKER'S FINEST FLOUR, in 50s and 100s TO ARRIVE PER THE « AGNES :' 30 TONS FINEST OAMARU FLOUR. T. H. HALL & CO. Q N SALE, A SHIPMENT OF HIGH-CLASS TEAS In Half-chests, Chests, and Boxes OATMEAL PEARL BARLEY SHARPS BARLEY MEA L. T. H. HALL & CO. I SUPERIOR QUALITY! NELSON HOPS, 1875, ON SALE BY T. 11. HALL & CO. /COLONIAL MANUFACTURED TWEEDS BOOTS AND SHOES SHEATHING AND ROOFING FELTS. T. H. HALL & CO. TO VAN, BELL AND CO., GENERAL MERCHANTS, AND COMMISSION AGENTS, Vulcan Lane, Auckland. B I L L I A R D~~T A B L E S, To arrive per 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 Roubaix Candles 100 boxes Belmont's Candles 200 oases 10 qrs. Hennessy's Brandy, Geneva Rum, &c. . ON S A L E,' Now Landing — Nelson Hops, 1875 English Malt in Tanks. GEO. W. BINNEY. /^N SALE, EX 'MARY ADAIR,' Expected to arrive about tho end of the present month, a Cargo oonsisting of about 200 TONS SUGAR (assorted expressly for tfeis market) GEO. W. BINNEY. ■t ON SALE, to arrive ex Agnes, Excelsior, Vairie, and Laatitia, 100 tons Oamaru flour 500 bags oats 100 sacks oatmeal. G. W, BINNEY. | UST ARRIVED, by < Helena, •J from Lyttelton, and for Sale, by the Sub scriber— 8 tons Bran 6 tons Flour 5 tons Sharps 100 bags Oats 30 bags Fowl Wheat 10 cases Cheese 30 kegs Prime Butter LEVI W. EATON. ' ON SALE By the Undersigned: Candles—Brandon's Pickles—Morton's and Whybrow's Salmon—American Preserved Milk—Eagle Brand Salad and Castor Oil Coleman's "White Starch Confectionery Malt, English Tanks Tea —Boxes and half-chests Jams—Peaks, Peacock and Ha^fkins Tart Fruits, ditto ditto Candied Orange Peel Butter—Sydney and Canterbury Bran, Pollard Maize, Oats Wheat Crushed Ofrt» Lucerne IKy Preserved Meat and Soups Resin &0., &0., &o GEO. W. BINNEY, AGENT. OF REMOVAL. In announcing the removal of the Fitting Shop Agency to those commodious brick premises in, Shortland-street, three dooos above the Bank of New ' South Wales, I would remind the Ladies that they can purchase a better and a cheaper machine of almost any maker, and have their machines better cleaned, repaired, or adjusted, than in any other establishment in New Zealand. Agent for Singer's, Thomas's, Howe's, Wanzer, Stranger, and other flrst clasß machines. Repairs to all kinds of small machi nery. . GEO. W. HESLOP, Engineer, The Fitting Shop, Shortland-street. A UTUMN AND WINTER. Jl3l Ford, Potter, and Co- are equal to the occasion. Our Trofiters to measure at 15s, is a good article, and warranted shrunk.—The Pantheon, two doors above the Saving's Bank. TfIDWARD WAYTE, Has now received the WHOLE OF HIS SHIPMENTS OP MAGAZINES FOR ISM, Comprising— AU the Year Round, 1874 - CasselPs Magazine, 1874 Chamber's Journal. 1874 Family Herald, 1874 Good Words. 1874 , Good Words for the Yonng, 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 Words, 1874 Sunshine, 1874, &c„ &c. And is now offering them'at REDUCED BATES. EDWARD WAYTE, IMPORTS BOOKS, 100, QUEEN-STREEU



Miscellaneous. rp 0 BUILDERS. Tenders arc invited up to Tuesdny, 13th inst., for tlie erection of a Block of Brick Buildings in Fort street for Mr J. Craig. Plans and particulars at my office, High-street. T. B. CAMERON, Architect. ■JT\ 0 BUI LD E IM~B. i Tenders will be received up to noon of Monday, the 12th instant, for the erection of a Brick Villa Residence in Albert Barracks. Plans, &c, at my oilice, Queon-street. | EDWARD MAHONEY, ! Architect. jJsTOTICE OF REMOVAL. W. PHILLIPPS & CO. Beg to tender their thanks to their Friends and the Public generally for the patronage received by them dury the last 21 years, and have great pleasure in j informing them, in consequence of their require i ments. they have removed to those more extensive und central promises 95 and 07, Queen-street. ; W P. & SON beg to call attention to their Large ! Stock of Oil and Colourman's Goods, of which they j have just received, and are continually in receipt of large shipments, viz. : — POLISHED PLATE GLASS from 144 x 96, Rough do, Ornamental and Sheet of all sizes, Photographers' Glassware, and Deck Lights. GLASS SHADES of all sizes, Oils, AVhite Lead, Paints, Colours, Vamishesw Brushes, Ironmongery, and all trade sundries, PatSk Silicate, Anticorrosive j and Oxide of Iron, suitable tar all kinds of iron work and out-buildings, Artists' Colours, Brushes, &c. ! W. P. & SON beg to call special attention to their I stock of PAPERHANGINGS, which is unquestion ! ably the largest and best assorted in the colony, being so varied that the taste of tho most fastidious buyer cnii be satisfied. Calico, Scrim, and Hessian, for lining purposes, of every quality. GILT MOULDING for Room Decorations, Ve neered, Maple and Rosewood, Stained and Gilt, for Picture Frames, to which attention is also particu larly called bs to price and quality. OLEOGRAPHS, Chromo-Lithographs, Photographs aud Engravings, after the most eminent artists, in cluding Bircket Foster, Rowbotham, Pearson, Wain wright, Penley and others, which are being offered at London prices. This assortment has been acknow ledged by competent judges to be the best yet exhibited in Auckland. Pictures framed to order. W. PHILLIPPS & SON, I 95 and 97, Queen-street. h/f USI CA L NOTICE. All persons indebted to H. Cuckscy are requested to settle their accounts on or before April 12, 1875, or else legal proceedings will bo taken against them, as H.C. is about leaving for England. H. CUCKSEY, Music Seller, 240, Queen-street, Auckland. April 5, 1875. ON SALE By the Undersigned:— Ex Otaqo, from Melbourne SUGAR From the Yarraville Refinery. GOLDEN SYRUP From the Yarraville Refinery. GEO. W. BINNEY. FLOWER SEEDS!!! Direct from Paris by Post. Having proved the superiority in growth of Con tinental Grown Flower Seeds, I have at considerable expense imported a very fine COLLECTION OF FLOWER SEEDS by every mail, thereby insuring greatest despatch and care, and consequently more certainty of growth.—R. Baird, Victoria-street. FLOWER ROOTS, From Holland Direct. X A VARIETIES RANUNCULUS, 5s per dozen. OXJ 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. "AUCKLAND PERMANENT _jtA_ CO-OPEKATIVE BUILDING' AND INVEST MENT SOCIETY. „ DEPOSITS RECEIVED at the following rates — 6 months or no longer .. Gper cent, per annum. 7 days' notice .. 5 per cent, per annum. JOHN BATGER, Secretary. 93, Queen-street. N S A L E BY THE UNDERSIGNED— Anderson and Mowat's Flour (in sacks), 1001b. and Soft>. bags J. K. Auaerson and Co.'s Flour (in sacks), 100&. and 501b. bags Hay ana Barr's Flour (in sacks), 1001b. and 501b. bags. GEO. W. BINNEY. Education. DAY SCHOOL,PROTESTANT . HALL, NEWTON. MRS MARTIN. English, Classics, French. Evening Class—Four nights weekly, at 7.30, REV. J. MARTIN. February 9,1875. MISS HILL'S SEMINARY, HOBSON STREET. The Second Quarter wiU commecice on MONDAY, April 12. __ AUCKLAND COLLEGE. The Second Quarter wiU commence on MONDAY, the 12 h April. W. TAYLOR, Principal. A VCKLAND MODEL TRAINING SCHOOL, OMORAL hall, symonds-street. JOSIAH MARTIN, Head Masseb. ' Commerce, Science, and Manufactures, Mr J. Martin. Literature, Classics, and Mathematics, French, Music, and Drawing, Rev. E. Browne. THE SECOND QUARTER WILL COMMENCE ON MONDAY, sth APRLDr. THIS INSTITUTION CONSISTS OF ELEMENTARY AND SENIOR SCHOOLS WITH ADVANCED CLASSES. Thei Course or Instruction 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 Advanokd Classes In Book-keeping and Mercantile Accounts; Agricultural 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 up with a Museum of Natural Productions and Manufactures, and with the best description of Modem 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 Two Guineas. Advanced Three Guineas.



Drapery. sale drapery & clothing AT _t GREATX.Y REDUCED PRICES! THE WHOLE STOCK TO BE CLEARED OUT. H. ATKINS Beg to inform his numerous customers and tho public that he has commenced a GENUINE CLEARING-OUT SALE OT HIS WHOLE STOCK OF DRAPERY AND CLOTHING Which has been RE-MARKED, and HEAVY REDUCTIONS made on every article. A T lA S Begs to say thß Isjmoreparticilarly h CLEAR CT A BfifV URPLUS sTpgafof DRESS MATERIALS, BLACK & COLOURED SILKS, AND CLOTHING, But that he feels that he cannot advertise a CHEAP .SALE Without including Manchester and other plain Goods : he has therefore REDUCED the prices of the whole Stock. Purchasers | have now an opportunity of buying Household Goods, such SHEETINGS, . . QUILTS, BLANKETS, TABLE LINEN, &c.° AT WHOLESALE PRICES, AND DRESS MATERIALS, BLAOK & COLOURED SILKS, CLOTHING, Ac., &C, AT CONSIDERABLY LESS THAN WHOLE SALE PRICES. '/'■■ ■ The f wing REDUCTIONS on the Prices h»T« been made, and are genuine :— Dress Materials, 20 to 25 per cent reduction Black aud Coloured Silks, 15 to 25 per cent reduction Japanese Silks, 15 to 25 per cent reduction Sheetings, Quilts, Blankets, Long Curtains, Table Linen, Crimean Shirtings, Flannels, Drills, *c., 12J to 15 per cent redaction Ladies' Silk Umbrellas, 15 to 20 cent reduction Black Alpaccas, Cobcrgs, French Merinoes, and all plain Goods, 12} per cent reduction Silk Jackets, Lace Jackets, &c, 6 to 40 per cent reduction. ' ' _____ IN THE CLOTHING DEPARTMENT Tweed Suits, Coats, Trowsers, Trowers and Vests, and Youth's Clothing, &c, 15 to 25 per cent reduction Tweeds, White Shirts, Crimean Shirts, Hats, Scarfs, Ties, Collars, Hosiery, &c, 15 o 25 per cent reduction. Real Macintosh Coats. 33s Cd, all sizes ; usual price, 45s to 65a. GOODS IN ALL DEPARTMENTS IN THE SAME RATIO. NOTE. t&- THIS IS THE FIRST CLEARING-OUT SALE H.A. HAS ADVERTISED, AND IS A GENUINE ONE. H. ATKINS, LATE HAY AND HQNEYMAN.