The Evening Star.

Vol. VL—-No. I 809. I

Auckland, N.Z., rHURSDAT, DECEMBER 2, 1875

[Price : ONE PENNY



"^^T" PACIFIC MAIL STEAMSHIP COMPANY The Al Iron Screw Steamship CYPHRENES Csptain Woods, will leave on or about SATURDAY, 4th December, for Naher, Wellington, Lyttelton, andOr-GO. For freight or passage apply to OWEN & GRAHAM, Agents. T^i JfOH SAN FRANCISCO, VIA KANDAVU AND HONO- Xhe Al Iron Screw Steamship CYPHRENES, Carrying H.B.M.'s Mails, will leave the Queen-street ffharf on SUNDAY, 19th December, 1875, taking Paisengers and Freight for the Unitod States, Great Britain, and Europe. For farther particulars apply to OWEN & GRAHAM, Agents. "T\*. TTOR SYDNEY AND ißfcjS^v ■*? MELBOURNE. _E|gKi*jS2^ The fast and favourite s. s. HERO, Captain Logan, will leave as above on THURSDAY, 2nd December, at 12 o'clock noon. Shipping orders or return cargo must be taken out at our office, and no cargo will be received on board after 10 o'clock of day of sailing. For freight or passage, apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agents. 16, Queen-street, Auckland, ' November 29, 1875. "7^ |70R TaKANAKI, dtelrife jC nelson, picton, wtrl «y|yyp» LINGTON, LYTTELTON, AND [Booking through to Melbourne, Greymouth, and Hokitika.] MONDAY, DECEMBER 6. The Union Steam Shipping Company's magnificent new Steamer TAUPO, Captain Macfarlane, will leave the Onehunga Whsrf on MONDAY, 6th December, at 2 30 p.m. Latest train for passengers 1.50 p.m. For freight or passage apply to HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, 25, Queen-street. -\a j\j EW ZEAL AN D gWC*^^ Li STEAM SHIPPING COM ffiaSivilk' PANY (LIMITED.) Fob New Plymouth, Nelson, Picton, Welling ton, Lyttelton, and Otago ; transhipping at Wellington for Wangantji, Napier, and Poverty Bay ; and at Nelson for Westpobt, Gbeymouth, and Hokitika. [Passengers booked Through j. Melißoubnz.] The s.B. P H (E B E TO leave Onehunga Wharf on MONDAY next, the 6th December, at 3 o'clock sharp. Latest train for Passengers leaves Auckland at 1.50 p.m. Beturn Tickets issued at Single Bates to all ports, for freight or passage apply to W. F. WHEELER, Auckland. Or, A. BARNES, Onehunga. Offices: Hobson's Buildings, Shortland-street. -* «%; Q T E A^ M <_i^ifi_?-rr^\ >0 COMMUNICATION -^MpfeMjtW WITH THE THAMES AND "wesigssgisiSlLs? COROMANDEL. TIME-TABLE. M AN Al A—Thames. From Auckland: From Thames: Wednesday, Dec. 1,11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 1,6 p. m. Thnisday, Bee, 2,12 noon. Thursday, Dec. 2, 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 4, 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec, 4> 7 p.m. ENTERPRISE-Thames. | Wednesday, Dec. 1,10 p.m. I Friday, Dec. S, 11 p.m. MANAIA— COROMANDEL. -Tlday, Dec. 3,11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 3, 4.30 p.m. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Not responsible for accidents in shipping, carrying, or discharging live stock. Not responsible for any cargo or parcels put on board without a shipping note. J. EDWARDS, Manager. ~~Z T?OR HOB ART TOWJST k^gak JD DIRECT. o%mi£Bms The well-known Barque BELLA MARY Will sail about THURSDAY next. Has excellent caUn accommodation. For freight or passage, apply to Captain Mc Arthur; or to STONE BROS., Agents. A» rpAM O' SHANTER ffiwifli YTW. leave the Government Wharf, maaaaisE3gß» Onehunga, for Waiuku as follows: — Saturday, 4th December, 9 a.m. (Taking Goods for Pollock Settlement). For any other information, apply to A. OUNNIJNGHAM, Onehunga. or Newmarket; Or, to W. J. HURST & CO., Queen-street, Auckland. _&&v "NTEW ZEALAND ■jjH§|3|V -IA SHIPPING COMPANY'S, FOE LONDON DIRECT (TO FOLLOW THE FLECHERO). TaeAl Barque lUi COLUMBUS, '**Wllß register, Thomas Atkin, Commander, win >M as above in December, ior freight or passage apply to JOHN BATGER, Agent N.Z. Shipping Co (Limited), jgyk TfO R LONDON DIRECT. mmwm£gjt' ° FOILC'VV ai3E colcmbus. *Bs ■Well-known and favourite clipper ship Cant*, nCITY 0F AUCKLAND, "TO G. Ralls. 01 "eight or passage apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO., ,„ . Agents. 10. Qneen-street, Auckland, —__October 18.1875. U*K%. IVTEW ZEALAND I!H(«k US SIEAM SHIPPING COM- (LIMITED). Special Notice. Tickets at single rates will be issued at all toVo pan y's offices from the Ist December m£ Sf* Jan °ary, 1876. These tickets wffl be avail «until the 28th February, after which date they not be recognised. &.„. . R. S. LEDGER, Manager. -C!_?ggfc^November 25,1875. "Ti^_Y CJTEAM TO RlVEß !9^^rfl^ O HEAD. I.ALLA ROOKH Displaced on this trade on or about the Ist of ««L*arß in a future issue. »«!* J. EDWARDS.



i Bnat&ess Cards. J CARSON, n n J i. BoTIBe and Land Agont, Rent anc? Debt C.Qll!ector,_Sticht;ury's Buildings, Queen-street. jQ. E 0 R G E A X E R S, o~ . ~ FREEMAN'S BAY " SOAP AND CANDLE WORKS. W~_Cash_Buyer o^ Tallow M; ARNOCR BROTHERS, * V SOAP & CANDLE MANUFACTURERS, Richmond, Cox's Creek. Office -^Durham-streot, Auckland. MIS S N O~R~M A N; TEACHER OF MUSIC, Waterloo Quadrant, Opposite Government House. JJ BECCO MB E & SON, MALTSTERS, BREWER1?, AND BOTTLERS, GREAT NORTHERN BREWERY, AUCKLAND. ,T> F. W^E^B^^T^E-!*; I JL'a.© Wholksalpi and Retail SADDLER A^D HARNESS MAKER, I 133, QrjKF.N-sTRj.ET, Auckland, I (Next tho Union Bank). OTANDARD FIRE AlvD MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY I OF NEW ZEALAND. t&~ Agent for Auckland— HENRY GILFILLAN, 7, Queen-street. IA CARD J OAMLTEL WELLS *•-? House. Land, and Commission Agent, Collector of Rents, Debts, Highway Rates, &c. Loans arranged. Office:—l 29, Queen-street (three doors below the Union Bank.) C L A R X, SHIPPING, COMMISSION AND FORWARDING AGENT, Wharf, Onehunga. On Sale—Grey River and Bay Coal. "gOisJSa ! UOiNEb] B'JNiSfc ! Bought in any quantities for CAsn at the Freeman's Bay Bone Mills, and at No. 101, Lower Queen-street, by J. & J. SOPPET. MR. MACLEAN, DENTIST, PRINCES-STREET, AUCKLAND. Professional Houtr : 0 to 1 a.m., and 2 to 5 p.m. Late hour by appointment. T AMES H~E~D LE V, W MOUNT EDEN Junction Grocery Store. New and Superior Groceries sold at the lowest Town prices. Families waited upon for orders. Goods delivered in any part of the country. TJ 1 B. WOOD HA M. lowthebTbazaar, 25 8, Queen-street, Opposite the Market, TOYS, STATIONERY, FANCY GOODS, ETO. •;oojis-uean?) 'b.uiuojr. '8 S. 'X &}isoddo 'j-Odraa aaas ciNviaonv S_NlAJ_rgg ay SQgSTg gilOA AHCX Y\ EVI TT, GUN-MAKER _^C 244, QUEEN-STREET. Always in Stock—Best brands Gunpowder, Ac. Blasting Powder, and Fuze, Shooting and Fishing Tackle. C. H E A T H., © BOOT AND SHOE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER. H^" Cheapness, | Qnalit}7, and Durability. _j__t 51. City Market. 51. jn d! b v r k c, wholesale bellows maker, Wakefield-street, Auckland. Z^~ Blacksmith's Bellows made and rrepaired. "DOGERS BROTHERS, X\> CABINETMAKERS AND UPHOLSTERERS, Victoria-street, Opposite the Empire HoteL Every description of work in connection with the above trade executed with economy and despatch. Suites supplied at various prices. "X A~N D W. CRAIG. W HOUSE AND SHIP PLUMBERS, Have Removed their Place of Business from Lower Queen-street, to NEXT DOOR TO NEW ZEALAND HERALD OFFICE, WYNDHAM-STREET. I S H E R AND CO., Wholesale, Shipping, and Family Butcher, Queen-street, corner of Durham-street, Auckland. Poultry of all kinds dressed to order. Prime Smoked Tongues, Home-cured Bacon. Corned Beef on sale in large quantities. N.B.—Dealers in Game. Live Pheasants forwarded to all parts of the Colony upon receipt of order. Families waited on in town or suburbs. TAMES FtFt CHER, W CARTER, CONTRACTOR, &c. Goods Cleared and Delivered from Ships' side on SHORTEST NOTICE. BALLAST SUPPLIED. Newcastle and Bay ov Island Coals. Also. Firewood, cut or uncut, at REASONABLE RATES. Q N SALE. Portland Cement (now landing)—3oo casks White's and other brands And all kinds of Builder's Materials. KEANE & JENKINSON, VICTORIA-STRE B T EAS T. x O^leTo RN E & CO., 9J • WOOL STAPLERS & BROKERS, Fort-street, Auckland. Are Wool and Skin Buyers. They are also prepared to make liberal advances on Wool consigned to them, and which they will ware house and ship on the most favourable terms to their customers. . , All Wools classified if required. *V* Reference : National Bank of Isew Zealand. H V L A N D, • BOOT UPPER MANUFACTURER, Wyndiiam-strekt. W. HYLAND, having bad 11 years experience, informs the trade of Auckland and outlying districts that he has considerably enlarged his premises and having put on a number of experienced hands is prepared to execute orders for Ladies' and Gentle men's Uppers witn care and promptitude. Work cv to measure if required. BEN EZER WOOD BUTCHER, Symonds -street. Shipping, Hotels, and Families, supplied at lowest rates. Prime Beef, Mutton, Lamb, and Pork; Beef and Pork Sausages made daily. Splendid show of all kinds of Meat from principal provincial stock-breeders. Splendid show NEXT FRIDAY. Prices Cheapest in Auckland. Auckland, November 10,1875. T>HOTOGRAPH Y. SPECIAL NOTICE. Messrs. HEMUS & HANNA Have much pleasure in informing their friends and the public that their Portrait Studio jb now OPEN. Their Establishment has been carefully fitted up with every convenience for producing a superior class of Portraiture. , . , ~ , Photographs artistically finished in[oils, wa.er colours, or crayons, at reasonable rates. • A superior quality of work guaranteed. A super o I QU |, EN . STKKET> Corner of Wellesley-street West, Over Messrs. Hewin's. pRICKETING SEASON. Page's 'and Cobbett's BATS at home prices, at G. "Waller's, Tobacconiflt,.Queen-street.



Business Cards. ,np DAL TO N & C 0., ; .JL • 44, Quj____nstres,t, opposite Exchange Buildings, BOOTMAKERS. Boots made to Me: sure in five hours' notice. No ; slop goods. Best materials only used. The Latest French Fashions. American Stub Toes. TOKISH BATH S, X UPPER QUEEN-STREET. I Open Daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Charges, 5s ; j Saturdays, 3s Gd, open till 9 p.m. 1 Tickets at a reduced rate can be had from from Mr. Aickcn and Mr. Pond, chemists. Queen-street. Open for Ladies (only) on Thursdaj s. Two ladies in attendance. For special engagements address to Mrs. Syl.es. | T 0 H N SO P PET j & HOUSE, LAND, j AND ) GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, I NO. S, QUEKN-STREKT. I Agent for Mr. C. G. Quick's Waikato Parcels Delivery and Passenger Booking. August 5, 1875. ~M O ~T I C E~. T. B. CAMEFON, Architect ai-d Engineer, Corner of High-street and Vuican Lane, Is prepared to supply Plans, Specifications, and correct Estimates for all description of Buildings on shortest notice. p^T J. WATT S, photographer, Queen-street, Onehunga. "W" a^ FXlmTe^Ts on, FAMILY GROCER AND CORN DEALER, Peinces-stbeet, Onehvnga. Has on SaijK— Chaff, £6 ® ton ; 7/ $ cwt. Hay and Straw Firewood (cut and uncut) Shingles. E. G A T L A N D'S «• TOY BAZAAR AND FANCY REPOSITORY, Karangahape Road, Newton. By a small outlay at the above, a great amount of domestic peace may be secured. Cheap, amusing, and instructive Toys in endless variety. ONS. F. PELT ZE R, "oflhi Cf.liege Henry IV., Paris. Private Lessons and Evening Classes in tho French Language and Lit ERA Turk—Cracroft-street, Parnell, Auckland. EDWARD HUD OS ON, wholesale and rktall firewood merchant, Breakwater and at Mechanics' Bay. N.B. —The cutter 'Tay* leaves Mechanics' Bay Wharf, carrying cargo tn Waiheke, at lowest rates. Boat loads of Firewood delivered to any part of Auck and. |JT 0 ~T I 0 E. I have bern appoineed Ag»nt for T. Pussrll and Soys, Watchmakers 10 the Queen and I have received this mail Twenty-four best Silver [English Hunting Levers. F. H. LEWISSON. Watctmaker and Jeweller. Queen-street Auckland, Opposite the Union Bank. PHILLIPPS AND SON, • OIL, COLOUR, and GLAS3 MERCHANTS, Importers of Paperliangings, Scrim, Paints, Oils, Turpentine, Colours, Varnishes, French Polish, Cold SLeaf, Artists' Colours and Brushes, Plate, Sheet, Crown, Ornamental; and Photographic Glass, Picture Frame and Tapestry Mouldings, Clock and C6mpass Glasses, Glazed Sashes, Doors, &c. Glass cut to size, and carefully packed. 95 and 97, Queen-street. E~D LTo~N J_r6~T~E~L, DRAKE-STREET, (Near Fre c m an's B ay). DON AT D McGREGOR has much pleasure in in forming the public that ho has taken the above hotel, and having made extensive additions and im provements, his friends and the public will find every comfort and convenience. Wines and Spirits of the bf st brands. PHOTOGRAPHIC NOTICE. The undersigned having purchased the NEGATIVES taken at the establisho-ent of Mr R. H. Bartlett, late Photograper, Queen-strtet, Auckland, beg to intimate that COPIES of the same may be obtained on application to them at their Rooms, 224, Queen street, Auckland. It is requested that orders from a distance be accompanied by a remittance. SsrTHE AMEBICAN PHOTOGRAPHIC COMPANY! -m Per JOHN McGARRIGLE, Manager. O. W. W O O N, VJ » Native Lands and General Commission Agent, Licensed Interpreter, Under the " NativeJLands Act, 1873." The advertiser is in a position to devote the whole of his time to the transaction and completion of any business with the natives with which he may be entrusted. Address : High-street, next to Commercial Hotel. TU" O T I C E. TO BUILDERS, CONTRACTORS, & OTHERS. TIMBER 1 BRICKS! TIMBER! The undersigned as Agents for WAIKAWAU SAWMILL TAIRUA SAWMILL HARKER'S PATENT BBICE KILN, ME CHANIC'S BAY are prepared to receive and execute orders in con ection with above. COMBES & DALDY, 27, QUEEN-STBTCJCT OOYAL GEORGE HOTEL, -kX NEWMARKET. The above Hotel has been enlarged and fitted up regardless of expense. First-class accommodation to the public. Wines and Spirits, &c, of the best brands. N.B.— Good Stabling for Horses. HENRY KEANE, Proprietor. DTAN, BELL AND CO., GENERAL MERCHANTS, AND COMMISSION AGENTS, Vulcan Lane, Auckland. BILLIARD TABL ES, 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 cases .10 qrs.j Hennessy's Brandy, Geneva Rum. &o. ■Sf of i c c PEACE AND TODD, Plumbers, Gaseitters, Bellhangers, Zinc, Iron, and Tinplate Workers, Have started business in the premises occupied by the late T. D. Worfolk, Shortland-street, and both being Tradesmen, with Colonial experience, hope to merit public patronage. Orders executed cheaply and promptly. Stove Pipes made and fitted up as in Nort America. Agents for the Saracen Foundry, Glasgow. Orders received for Ridging, Cresting, Fini Fountains, Urinals, Closets, Architectural and Sani tary Castings, &c. Pattern Book on view. I PEACE AND TODD, I SH O R_T LgA N> -JS TR E ETT, [ Auckland.



i dustiness Oaarrls. I . [Established 1860.] GtEORGE DICKSON, Jun., » BREAD AND BISCUIT BAKER, TOP OF HOBSON-STREET. Wedding and Christening Cakes made to order. All kinds of Fancy Goods always on hand. Families waited on Daily. t^fT Shipping Supplied. ill ia m Fib eh, BOOTMAKER, OTAHUnu, (Next to the Criterion Hotel). Every description of Boots and Shoes made to order. 1 English and Coloni.,l Goods always on hand. All Repairs promptly executed. j ~ q go X, vJ , PARNELL PORK BUTCHERY Poultry always on hand. Highest price given for home dairy-fed Pork. Smoked Tongues and Home-cured Bacon at lowest I reasonable price. j vrTfTc"BlJF~_rß M O V A l. ELWIN B. DICKSON, LICENSED LAND BROKER, Under the Land Transfer (Torreus') Act, 1870, DRAUGHTSMAN, ILLUMINATOR, HERALD PAINTER, ETC. Agent for Mutual Lifo Association of Australasia. 7, Somfjivell's Buildings, Auckland. HAR LE S GOODWILL, WHEELWRIGHT, AND AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENT MAKER, Otahuhu. Spring Carts, Wagons, he , made and repaired on the premises. Goods forwarded per Train to the Waikato. EESING BROTHERS, PLUMBERS, ZINC AND TINPLATE WORKERS Pumps, Tanks, Steam and Water Pipes Fitted. General Jobbing Work executed on the Shortest Notice. ADJOINING RAILWAY T MART, Queen-street, Onehunga. B~lly~oe islands"coal yard, BREAKWATER ROAD. BAY OF ISLANDS AND NEWCASTLE COAL ON SALE. Office: 7, Queen-street. HENRY GILPILLAN, Agent. rpRANS I T I O N CHAMPTALOUP & COOPER, BOOKSELLERS AND STATIONERS, Have Removed to New and more commodious Premises, 80, QUEEN-STREET, Three doors above Vulcan Lane. BERDEEN"BWr~FACTORY, ALBERT-STREET. Every description of Men's, Women's, and Children's Colonial made Boots and Shoes kept in stock. Tho only Manufactory in the Province where hand closed and hand made Boots are to be. had. A supply of Seamless Watertights always on on hand. BLACK & CO. ynu W. SKIN NE R, BUILDER, CARPENTER AND JOINER, VULCAN LANE. All Branches of the Building Trade executed by Experienced Workmen. Shop Fronts, Office Fittings, fee, &c. R. FAULDER, Sole Contractor to the City Council for the Emr tying of Earth Closets, Privy Boxes, Cesspits, etc., is prepared to attend punctually to all requests regarding the above. Persons desiring to have the said places attended to, either weekly, fortnightly, or otherwise, can have the same done by leaving a notice, either verbal or -written, with the Inspector of Nuisances, City Council Office, Queen-street. THE Undersigned are Cash Pur chasers of HIDEB, SHEEPSKINS, WOOL, TALLOW, &c, &c, at highest market rates, in, any quantity. Consignors direct will have prompt and immediate cash remittances return' d at satisfactory rates. IRELAND BROS., Tanners And Leather Manufacturers, ArtoKLAWT) McDERMOTT'S PHOTOGRAPHIC ESTABLISHMENT, 194, QUEEN-STREET, Auckland, Between Mr. Edson's, Chemist, and the Auckland Savings Bank, and opposite the Albert Hotel. T & J SOPPET, FREEMAN'S BAY STEAM MILLS, AND No. 101, Lower Queen-street, Wharf, Auckland. "WJ'OTICE OF REMOVAL. paperhangingToil, COLOUR, AND GLASS WAREHOUSE, No. 53, Corner of Qneen and "West Queen-streets. J. HENDERSON Has much pleasure in announcing to his Friends anfl the Public generally, that he has removed to above address, where he hopes to merit a continuance of their liberal support. No. 53, Queen-street. MB. T. TRAFF OR D, SURGEON DENTIST. WAKEFIELD-STREET. Teeth extracted without Pain by Dr Clover's Patent Oxide Gas. Artifical Teeth (from One to a Full Set). CLARKE BROTHERS, (LATE CROMBIE'S) ROYAL FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERIES, (Opposite Union Bank), QUEEN-STREET, Auckland. First-class Portraits, from C.D.V. to Life Size, at Moderate Prices. Children's Portraits taken instantaneously. G COOK'S 'BUSSES • leave Coombes' quarter to and a quarter-past every hour for Newmarket Epsom— 8. quarter to 11, 2, and 5. Grafton Road—Every hour. i CARRIAGES, BUGGIES, HANSOMS, ETC., ALWAYS ON HIRE GILHAM'S 'Busses will leave • Onehunga at a quarter to 8 a.m. and quarter toll! everyday; Auckland fatI'a quarter to 10 a.m. and quarter to 4p. m. If required, a Special Coach will be run to smt convenience of evening p artiesm. [Established 11 Years.] WB E A L, NEW and SECOND-HAND Clothier and General Dealer, Welleßley-street East. Clothing bought, sold, and exchanged. N.B —Arrangement can be made for tbe Purchase of Clothing, Books, etc., at private houses. F Fl L S 0 • is prepared to make up Gentlemen's Clothing to measure from £2 14s 6da Tweed Fashionable Suit, i warranted well shrunk ; also, Tweed Trousers form 10s 6d.—S.'FAULSO, Tailor, three doors fromjßoyal I Mall|HQtal,.Victorift-»treet.—Cleaning, KopiJrin&'&e I



! For Sale. jyORSALE, several Choice J>ative -»-' eservos in the Stewart Settlement at Katikati, from 50 o 200 acres. Terms easy - Apply .o i R. C. JORDAN, j uctioneer and Land Agent, Tauranga; Or, G. V. STEWART, Katikati. j p O JN fci O N B Y. FOR SALE—Seven Splendid Allotment Shelly I Beach Road. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON. A FAMILY Residence of 8 rooms, good well, tank, etc., To Let or For Sale, ad joining the residence of Mr. Jakins. Ponsonby Road Apply to R. Laing, Ropemaker, Picton-sireet. T> 1 R D S ! B I RD S ! BIRDS! Clearing-out Sale of BIRDS at E. Robinson's, corner of Albert-street, comprising 50 Belgian Canaries, and 2 Talking Cockatoos; also, all kinds of Cages and tiu wire for sale. T> TJ B L I C NOTICE. R. K. BARTLETT, PHOTOGRAPHER, Begs respectfully to inform Ladies and Gentlemen j wrio have bebn PKT.vious-Y taken at his Establish ment, and whose Plates aro not in his possession, that th v can be re-taken, in the very best ttyle, at tke price of extra copies, 12s. per DOZEN. "DUTLER AND Mc TNNES, HOUSE, SIGN, AND DECORATIVE PAINTERS AND PAPERHANGERS, Foot of Wakefield-street. Oil, Colour, Glass, White Lead, Scrim, Brushes, Varnishes, Glue, Paperhangings of all descriptions. St_?~ All orders entrusted to their care will receive prompt attention. NORWICH UNION EIRE INSURANCE SOCIETY. [Established a.d. 1797 ] The security afforded by this old-established office is unquestionable ; it is most favourably known throughout the world for its promptness in settle ments; its regulations are liberal ; its rates of Pre miums aro ba>-od at the lowest compatible with Ihe safety of the Assured ; and its receipts are all retained in the Colony for investment affording the advantages of a Local Institution, combined with the guarantee of a Wealthy English Proprietory. Rents may be insured by special agreement for 12 months. Every information can ho obtained at the Society's Offices, Bank Buildings, Queen-street, on application to JAS. B. GRAHAM, Agent. |in C. OTTOg rg J- » J2 Has much pleasure to inform his fcr_ CQ friends, and the public in general, that he _ g intends opening TO-MORROW (Saturday), jj pq 27th instant, hi 3 q <J GREENGROCER, FRUITERER, o * AND GROCERY STORE, £ P5 counee of "" O , |> pi Victoria and Albert - streets. t_ _-_ 03 g . M > w q F. C. Otto in inviting his friends and tho C 3 public in general to come and patronise H £. him, promises to sell first-class Goods at g J^ the lowest possible cash prices, and giva q every order prompt attention. H O • OPECIAL NOTICE. H. L. POSSENNISKIE "DEGS to return his sincere thanks for the very A-> liberal support he has hiiherto received, and takes this opportunity of informing his numerous customers and the pnblic generally that he has just received, by he last .English ships, a very Superior ASSORTMENT OF SUMMER GOODS, -CONSISTING OF- West of England, Scotch, & Bannock burn Tweeds ; Also, some Silk and Fancy Vestings (new patterns), Superfine Black and Blue Broad Cloth. Ex Hero, and late arrivals— Geelong, Sydney, and Mosgiel Tweeds. The above Goods having just arrived, H. L. P. is enabled to offer Garments at the following prices :— Trousers £12 6 Trousers and Vests 1 18 0 Tweed Suit 3 15 0 All orders strictly Hand-made and well Shrunk, and a Good Pit Guaranteed. The above prices are for CASH, my motto being SMALL PROFITS AND QUICK RETURNS. H. L. POSSENNISKIE, TAILO.'R AND HABIT MAKER, New Zealand House, SHORTLAND-STREET, AUCKLAND. AT THE GREAT CLEARING OUT SALE AT S. & J. R. YAILE'S, Will be brought forward this week a Large Shipment of NEW SUMMER GOODS in all the Departments, including an especially choice lot of— MEN'S & BOYS' SUMMER CLOTHING. TWEEDS, HATd, CAPS, &0., &0. The whole will be Cleabed Out at Extbemb Sale Prices, as it is absolutely necessary largely to Reduce the Stock before DISPOSING of the BUSINESS and PREMISES, which must be done shortly, to enable U3 to join our brother, Mr. Robert Vaile, in working the Patents obtained by him for his newly-invented Steam Engine. S. & J. R. VAILE. national mart, 130 and 132, Queen-street. I



Miscellaneous- E V I W. BATON Has on Sa k— 25 tons Canterbury Flour, Wood's best brands 9fj ~ Wilson's ~ " (lii sacks, hundreds, and iifties) 250 baR? Feed Oats Maize, Bran, Sharps, Oatmeal Potatoes, Butter', Cheese, etc., etc. Auckland, November IC, 1575. p. ape rhTFgI ng- s. NEW DESIGNS • IMMENSE VARIETY ! HOLLAND~& EUTLEE ARE NOW OPENING, Ex Forfarshire — PAPERHANGINGS For the Entrance Hall PAPERHANGINGS For the Drawing-room PAPERHANGINGS For the Dining-room APERHANGINGS For Bedrooms t^SRHANGLNGS For Ceilings PAPERHANGINGS I To Suit All Classes PAPEEHAIS'GINGS Of the Latest DesigM PAPERHANGINGS For the Present Season PAPERHANGINGS Lower than ever PAPERHANGINGS For Landlords and Builders at a Liberal Discount. GILT MOULDINGS )For Picture Framing an STAINED MOULDINGS j Room Decorations. HOLLAND & ~BUTLER. OIL, COLOUR, AND GLASS MERCHANTS IMPORTERS OF GLASS SHADES, MATKRIALS FOR WAX FLOWERS, PAIKTI-RS' and artis a mateiuals etc., 28 & 80. VICTORIA-STBEET. AFCEL/N [Established 1804.] By appointment tjz^&T^JjJ^ Excellency the to His <S_^£s^^^sS^C Governor. TB A R N E T T, PORK BUTCHER, HAM AND BACON CURER, Next City Hall, Opposite tub Thistle Hotel, and at Paenell T BARKETT in thanking the public for tbeir long and steady support, and having purchased Mr. Morey's business, as carried on in ihe premises opposite Mr. Darby's Thistle Hotel, beg to announce that he is now prepared to supply every requisite of the trade. a\\ Goods stamped so as to defy imitation. N. 11 —Arrangements are now complete for the supply of shipping orderc, which will meet with prompt delivery, and with T.B.s personal attention. (j RAND ART UNION (p.y permission). MR. SEUFFERT Has on view, at at his promises, and to be disposed of on the Art Union principle, the following articles: — Value Large Oval Drawingroom Table £100 0 0 Card Table 10 0 0 Pocket Handkerchief Box 5 0 0 Pocket Handkerchief Box 5 0 0 Glove Box 3 0 0 123 MEMBERS AT ONE GUINEA EACH. Tickets may be had from J. C. Sharland, Chemist, Shortland-street; C. Westpfahl, Queen-street; and A. Scufl'ert, Elliott-street, at the Market entrance. ASZARD AND ANDREWS, opposite Catholic Chapel, Wyndham-street, (And at Bombay), Beg to acquaint their friends and the public that they have opened a BRANCH STORE in Buchanan's Buildings, Wyndham-street, opposite the Chapel, as a PROVISION and GENERAL GROCERY STORE. Having a large Country connection, they, with confidence, recommend their Butter, Eggs, Cheese, Bacon, &c, to the public. Please call and judge for yourselves. By keeping Prime Articles, and Selling for Cash at the lowest possible remunerative prices, they hope t merit a share of public patronage. SADDLERY! HARNESS! AND STABLE REQUISITES^ EVERY KIND. The Undersigned since his Removal Into his New Brick Premises (opposite Lewisson's, Jeweller), has Greatly Seduced the price of every article of the above. By importing his own Goods direct from the best Engbsh Manufacturers he is enabled to charge much lower prices for everything (whether English or own make), than any other House in the trade. Biding Saddles (Gent's and Boy's), very strong, with best bar plated trees, complete, 70s; Spring Cart Harness (my own make, strong and durable), from £6 16s; Spring Cart Harness (English make), strong and durable from £6 10s : Buggy Harness, best English fcilver on German Silver Mounted, with Silver plated all over Hames, £10 10s; Buggy Harness, my own make, Silver on German Silver Mounted, from £10 10s ; Pair Horse Harness, best English Silver on German Silver, mounted, from £18; Dray Harness, strong and durable from £6, 10s ; Spring Cart Collars, from 15s ; Spurs, complete with straps, from 3s 6d per pair ; Bridles. ss; Girths. 3s pair ; Dandy Brushes, from Is 6d ; Leggings, 3s 6d ; Stock Thongs, 12ft, 9s 6d ; Whips at wholesale prices ; Thongs, from 9d. Every description of Harness, Pack Saddles, Collars, &c, made on the premises by experienced workmen on tho shortest notice. Repairs < xecuted promptly and at reasonable Pole agent for Eiliman's Celebrated Royal Embroca tion for Horses, Cattle, Sheep, Dogs, &c. The Trade liberally dealt with, W. S. JONES, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL SADDLER, HAR NESS MAKER, * IMPORTER. 129, Queen-street, opposite Lewisson, Jeweller. T.T7ST OPENED AT OUB KEW OIL, COLOUR, & GLASS WAREHOUSE, 95 ANT) 97, QUEEN-STREET. EX DDNEDIN, SHOOTING STAR, AND EMUY 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. A SETJEFERT, CABINETMAKER, (BY APPOINTMENT TO HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS THE DTJKK OF EDINBURGH), ELLIOTT-STREET, Opposite Market Entrance. A.S. having devoted special attention to the manu facture of rare articles of Inlaid Cabinet work, is, by the aid of the beautiful variety of New Zealand woods, able to make to order any description of work for presentation, or for gifts to distant friends, com bining great elegance with usefulness. Families supplied with Ornamental Furniture at moderate charges. ONEY TO LE iD on first-class freehold security, low' rates of interest— B. O. Dyer, ShortlandH.treo MONEY TO LMND in large or *■ small sums, afvery low mte of interest.-^ ' APPly>3Mi> Lalehlay,sßol'._tor, High-street*



Mgfgttaadtgg. _____ / \ A T M E■ A L BESTQUAIITY FRESH OTAGO OATMEAL. T. H. HALL & CO. EX THE 'MARY MELVILLE' AND 'HELENA'— 70 TONS BAKER'S FINEST OTAGO FLOUR, in sacks. 10 TONS BAKER'S FINEST OTAGO FLOUR, in bags. 1 TON PEARL BARLEY. T. H. HALL & CO., r\ N S A L E, BY T, H. HALL & Co, OATS NELSON HOPS TEAS FRENCH LEATHER SHEATHING AND ROOFING FELT COLONIAL- MANUFACTURED TWEEDS. Wyndham-street. O A R R I V E, Per the ' Star of Germany'— 50 HALF-CHESTS SUPERIOR QUALITY TEA. T. H. HALL & CO. ■yiCTORIAN W INES. T. H. HALL & CO, . Wyndham-street, AGENTS FOR MESSRS. CAUGHEY, WINE PRODUCERS, Are prepared to receive orders from the Trade for these favourite "WINES, and guarantee them elivered in good condition in Bottle or Bulk by return of every steamer from Melbourne. miscellaneous- T AND J. DICKEY Invite the Attention of Parties Furnishing to their LARGE STOCK OF TABLE CUTLEB.Y, ELECTRO-PLATED & NICKEL-SILVER POONS, FORKS, &c, &c, &c. JOSEPH RODGERS AND SON'S Ivory Handle Table and Dessert KNIVES. JOHN WIG-FALLS Sr CO.'S Bone, Horn, and Stag-handled KNIVES In Great Variety. CHRISTOPHER JOHNSON'S CELE BRATED SCISSORS. HEIFFORS AND RODGERS' RAZORS WILLIAMS & SALT'S BUTCHER'S STEELS AND KNIVES. ________ Brittania Metal Tea-Pots, Trays, Charcoal Iro Knife Boards, Boilers, Saucepans, and Kettles Buckets, Frying Pans, and Camp Ovens, Milk Pans, Tin Basins and Dishes, Brooms, Shoe and Scrubbing Brushes. FIVE PER CE I. DISCOUNT Allowed to CASH * jRCHAS on all Good amounting to TWENTY SHILLINGS and UPWARDS TOOK Q U T FOR THE BLUE BOOT, WJiere you can select your Boots from the largest and best assorted Stock of COLONIAL-MADE BOOTS AND SHOES in Auckland. EVERY DESCRIPTION OF BOOTS AND SHOES MADE TO ORDER ON THE PREMISES. A well-assorted Stock of English Boots and Shoes Selling Cheap. Repairs Dons. O. BROOKES, blue boot, Qtteen-street, Opposite th« Oitv h»h. "pLANTS ! PLANTS! PLANT ! FOR PLANTING OUi N W Cucumber, Melon (Rock, Water, and Pie), Vegetable Marrow, Pumpkin, ano Tomato* in pots, Cauliflower, Cabbage, Lettuce, Red Cabbage, «_c, *c. R. B A I R AAtD t j Vlt/TOBIA B____» S-ORES> Vi&ORT/L'BTtdßßtt