The Evening Star.

Vol. VI.-—No 1,725.j uWaaaMmmnmat*mm—-i nw—w ■■■■■■■ ■■■■■■— ■

Auckland, N.Z., SATUBDAT, AUGUST 28, 1875

[Price : ONE PENNY.



* \_-^ I\/TAIL LINE ACROSS -«#^^^lt-1 the pacific. the australasian steam navigation co.s time table between Australia, New Zealand, & California. The vessels of the Company leave Auckland, calling at Honolulu, and return from San Francisco as under:— ' LEAVES AUCKLAND. LEAVES SAN FRANCISCO City of Melbourne Spt. 3 Mikado Au"- 16 Macgregor Oct. 1 Cyphrenes .Sept 13 Mikado Oct. 29 City of Melbourne Oct. 11 _ . , „ Macgregor Nov. 8 A tram leaves San Francisco for New York daily with branch lines through the States; and powerful steamers leave the latter city daily for England, thus affording a speedy and enjoyable trip to Europe. Passengers and cargo booked to Honolulu and San Francisco. Early application is necessary to secure passages For all further particulars apply to JOHN REID, Agent for A.S.N. Company, Comiuerce-st., Auckland. -Tka. XjlOR SYDNEY AND SSwHk-^, MELBOURNE. "_^______^___9 The fast and favourite ss. HERO, Captain Logan (according to telegraphic advices received to-day), was to leave Melbourne on the 20th, and so may be expected here on the 30th inst. She will leave again for Sydney and Melbourne on or about WEDNESDAY, the Ist Sept. For freight or passage apply to CRUICK SHANK & CO., ... Agents. 16, Queen-street, Auckland, August 28,1875. ,>^ f^OR TARANAKI, ___¥_%-%Ji_ JL NELSON, PICTON. WEL "i^J&MJ^* LINGTON, LYTTELTON, AND TffliM&sM&&: OTAGO. [Booking hrough to Melbourne, Greymouth, and Hokitika.] MONDAY, 30th AUGUST. The Union Steam Shipping Company's magnificent new Steamer HAWEA, Captain Wheeler, will leave the Manukau on MON DAY, 30th instant, at 9 a.m., and the anchorageat 3 p.m. The s.s. Tarn o' Shanter, conveying passengers and luggage, leaves the wharf on arrival of 1.50 p.m. train. Fare, 2s 6d. Latest train for Passengers, 1.50 p.m. 7th Sept.—TAUPO -\ 15th Sept.—HAWEA f .. 22nd Sept.-TAUPO fas above -Ist Oct.—HAWEA J For freight or passage apply to HENDERSON §. MaCFARLANE, 26, Queen-street. a MEW ZEALAND &. A.™ STEAM SHIPPING COM- PANY (LIMITED.) Fob New Plymouth, Nelson, Pjoton, Welling ton, Lyttelton, and Otago; transhipping at Wellington for Wanganot, Napier, and Poverty Bay ; and at Nelson for Greymouth, and Hokitika. [Passengers Booked Through to Melbourne.] The s.s. LAD7BIRD Will leave Onehunga Wharf on or about WEDNES DAY, the Ist September. ' For freight or passage apply to W. F. WHEELER, Auckland. Or, A. BART*ES, Onehunga. Offices: Hobson's Buildings, Shortland-street. A&>. SHIP LUTTERWORTH, jfagßSilk. CAn. PEARSON. ■gjjgxijiag All Claims against the above ship must be rendered in duplicate before 12 o'clock noon on Monday, otherwise they will not be recognised. OWEN & GRAHAM, Agents. *g^V T^T O T I C E. jfcjjff^sgg> Wanted to Charter, for One or Two gjgJjß^slai Trips, a Vessel capable of carrying about 200 head of young stock. Apply to OWEN & GRAHAM, ___ . Queen-street. jj&^ pToR NEWCASTLE ,»3g6rf||v JU DIRECT. __§£_____&__%' BRIG CRAIG ELLACHIE. The above vessel will sail for Newcastle, N.S W„ on or about THURSDAY next. For freight or passage apply to B. TONKS & CO.; Or, Capt. MEREDITH, on board. TVTEW ZEALAND ■ftjitffl^N SHIPPNG COMPANY. jtf^jgjg^ FOR LONDON DIRECT. The Al barque ROBINA DUNLOP, 493 tons register, Captain A. Jack, having a large portion of her cargo engaged, is expected to sail as above about the middle of September. For freight apply to JOHN BATGER, Agent New Zealand Shipping Co. (Limited). Merenandise. Q N SAL E, 1500 SAOKS HEAVY FEED AND OTHER OATS. 5 TONS -ANDERSON AND MOWATS' KAKANUI OATMEAL. 8 TONS DUNCAN'S OTAGO 'OAT "'^MEAiE,:.' i 70 TONS^BAKER'S FINEST FLOUR, ±o___ ~ ' j in sacks. g ]pf["-^ tf ' in 50's & 100's | 1_ TONS PEARL BARLEY | 200 SACKS BRAN 200 SACKS MALT BARLEY 40 KEGS CANTERBURY, NELSON, AND SYDNEY BUTTER 32 CASES CANTERBURY CHEESE I 15 CASES CANTERBURY AND SYD- ' NEY BACON, SIDES, HAMS, AND ROLLS 15 BALES NELSON HOPS. T. H. HALL & CO. TEA, IN HALF-CHESTS AND BOXES BOOTS, SHOES, AND LEATHER SHEATHING AND ROOFING FELT NON-CONDUCTING HAIR FELT. jT. H. HAIL & CO Wyndham-street. 0 X S A~L E, JSx Bella Mary, @ Hobart Town, /.-■'' 200 cases Peak's Jams lib tins /! 10 » ~ „ Jars /[\ -9° » » Tart Fruits i,, '_^ m » Peacock's Jams, lib tins, sqnare fc •*[.-' K » » » 8 „ „ * ,8° .» » Tart Fruits. G. W. BINNEY.



Bmsinesa Cards* I ~C A R S O N^ W * House and Land Agent, Rent and Debt Collector, Stichbury's Buildings, Queen-street. GEORGE A X E R S, FREEMAN'S BAY SOAP AND CANDLE WORKS. . C^~ Cash Buyer of Tallow. U/ARNOCK BROTHERS, V ¥ SOA P & CANDLE MANUFACTURERS, Richmond, Cox's Creek, Office — Durham-street, Auckland; MIS S N"0 R M A N, teacher of music, Waterloo Quadrant, Opposite Government House. CH A ELB-S LTJ CAS, BOOTMAKER (Sewn or Pegged), Q UEEN-STEEET, Onehunga. T^T R. WILLS, BOOTMAKER, OPPOSITE CHCRAL HALL, _ Onehunga. T S. HENW 00 D, BUTCHER, Onehunga. "O BECCO M~B E & SON, MALT3TSRS, BREWERS, AND BOTTLERS, GREAT NORTHERN BREWERY, AUCKLAND. ¥. W E ~ B~S~T~E~R, I '•" Wholesale amd Rktail SADDLFR AND HARNESS MAKER, 133. Q "JV.BN-ST.fi.HUT. AUOKLAND, (Next the Union Bank) JAM E S CATER, Sem,, v commission agent, a collector of rents and debts. Office : Hioh-street, __^ Corner of Vulcan Lane. IA card J Q A M U E L WELLS *-• House. Laud, and Commission Agent, Collector of Rents, Debts, Highway Rates &c. Leans arranged. Office i-ISD," Queen-street (three doors below the Union Bank )ij T C R A T G, O • Forwai ding Agent, Wholesale and Retail Coal and Firewood Merchant, &c. On Sale-Newcastle and Wangarei Coal, Ti-tree Firewood (cut and. uncut), Tanks, Charcoal, Ballast, Hobart Town Palings. Sacks lor sale. Fort-street, Auckland. OUJKES ! BOJS'EB! BOEHsfcH J j* Bought in any quantities for Cash al the Freeman's Bay Bono Mills, aud at No. 101, Lower Queen-street, J. & J. SO.PPET. TAMES H E D L E V, w mount eden Junction Gbockry Store. N ew and Superior Groceries sold at the lowest Town prices. Families waited upon for orders. Goods delivered in any part of the - country.': "P B. W O ODH AM. LOWTHER BAZAAR, 25 8, Queen-street, Opposite the Market, TOYS. STATIONERY, FANCY GOODS, ETO. •;98a;s-u9en?) 's.htuoh 'g _ _ o^isoddQ 'loaaa aaas crnvraonv s,ftiA\gag ___ saggg gnoA ahq T\ EVITT, GTJN -MAKER 244, QUEEN-STREET. Always in Stock—Best brands Gunpowder, <*c. Blasting Powder, and Fuze, Shooting and Fishing Tackle. OGEES BROTHER S', 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. A AN D W. C RAI G. HOUSE AND SHIP PLUMBERS, Have Removed their Place of Business from Lower Queen-street, to NEXT DOOR TO NEW ZEALAND HERALD OFFICE, WYNDHAM-STREET. FISHER AND CO., Wholesale, Shipping, and Family Butcher, Queen-street, corner of Durham-street, Auckland. Poultry of all kind s 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 ATM E S BTJ T C HER, CARTER, CONTRACTOR, &c. Goods Cleared and Delivered from fcbipa'side on SHORTEST NOTICE. BALLAST SUPPLIED. Newcastle and Bay or Island Goals. Also, Firewood, cnt or tuicnt, at REASONABLE RATES. Q N S A L E. Portland Cement (now landing)—3oo casks White's and other brands And aU kinds of Builder's Materials. KEANE & JENKINSON, Victoria-street East. X OS BORNE & C 0., _9 • 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. ■-.'■* %*' Reference: National Bank of New Zealand. rp "m ■. w a n a jst g a. Messrs. Reed & Brett have been appointed afeents for the above Maori newspaper, published at Napier, which has a large circulation through all native dis "copies maybe procured at the Evening Star office, where also advertisements will be received. HEN ARE 10MOANA, Proprietor. WR. HAYWARD'S CIJEAP BEDDING FURNITURE, & FUNERAL FURNISHING HOUSE, V N H M- 6 r | T, (Next to Queen-street Corner). Residence and Shop, corner of Pitt and^Grey atreets. X&JSO P P E T, FREEMAN'S BAY STEAM MILLS, . and No. 101, Lower Queen-street, Wharf, Auckland. 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. £ P-m ---; :2 p.m. 5 p.m. i & p.m. 6 P-m- I -"Satnr«J& olghte#»J > ! 11.80 p.m.



BrartneßS Cards. [Established 1800.] GEORGE 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. FamUies waited on Daily. t^" Shipping Suppl ie d. WILLIAM BIRCH, BOOTMAKER, OTAHUHU, (Next to the Criterion Hotel). Every description of Boots and Shoes made to order. English and Colonial Goods always on hand. All Repairs promptly executed. 1 0 6 0~ X, W „ PARNELL PORK BUTCHERY. I Poultry always on hand. ' Highest price given for home dairy-fed Pork. I Smoked Tongues and Home-cured Bacon at lowest | reasonable price. EL WIN B. DIC i^S^ON, LICENSED LAND BROKER, Under the Land Transfer (Torrens') Act, 1870, DRAUGHTSMAN, ILLUMINATOR, HERALD PAINTER, ETC. Loanß negotiated on approved security. General Agency Business transacted for Country Settlers. Agent lor Mutual Life Association of Australia. 43, Insurance Buildings, Auckland. ALERED A L E V, (From Messrs. Ridley & Sons, London), PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLEE, &c, OPPOSITR THE NEW MARKET, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKhAND. CHARLES GOODWILL, WHEELWRIGHT, AND AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENT MAKER, OtaUuhu. Spring Carls, Wagons, &c , made and repaired on the premises. Goods forwarded per Train to tbe Waikato. KE E S I N GBR OT ii E R S, 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. DWA R D HO D G"S~ON, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL FIREWOOD merchant, Breakwater and at Mechanics' Bay. N.B.—The cutter ' Tay' leaves Mechanics' Bay Wharf, carrying passengers and cargo to Waiheke, at lowest rates Boat loads of Firewood delivered to any part of Auckland. C O O K'S MS S E S • leave Coombca' quarter to and a quartor-past every hour for Is'ewmarket ■ . Fpßom—S, ijUarter to 11. 2, and 5. Grafton Road— Lvery hour. CARRIAGES, BUGGIES, nANSOMS, ETC., ALWAYS ON HIRE . BAY^OF ISLANDS COAL YARD, BREAKWATER ROAD. BAY OF ISLANDS AND NEWCASTLE COAL ON SALE. Office: 7, Queen-street. HENRY GILFILLAN, Agent. HOMAS JO HNST ON, SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKER, Wholesale and Retail, Otahuhu. N.B.—Waikato settlers can send orders by Post or Telegraph, the same will bo carefully executed, and the goods forwarded by the first train. W IL S~K INN ER, BUILDER, CARPENTER AND JOINER, VULCAN LANE. All Branches of the Building Trade executed by Experienced Workmen. Shop Fronts, Office Fittings, &c, &c. MR. FAULDER, Sole Contractor to the City Council for the Emptying 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 HIDES, SHEEPSKINS, WOOL, TALLOW, &c, &c, at highest market rates, in any quantity- Consignors direct wiil have prompt and immediate cash remittances returned at satisfactory rates. IRELAND BROS., Tanners and Leather Manufacturers, Attoklawt> OMCEOIATHIC DISPENSARY U, SHORTLAND-STREET, A few doors above the Post Office (same side). MR. GARRICK. HOMCEOPATHIC AND GALVANIC TREATMENT. Hotras of Consultation :—From 10 o'clock In the forenoon till 2 o'clock; From 6 till Bin the evening. Homoeopathic Medicines and Magneto Electrio Machinery. ILLIAM HODGSON, COAL & FIRE-WOOD MERCHANT, Parnell. •^" Firewood Yard: Mechanics' Bay Wharf, jfi A large stock always on hand. Posts and Rails supplied to order. Carting ■ done at moderate charges rUTY BAKERY AND STEAM BISCUIT MANUFACTORY, t HQBSON-STREET. **¥ Iceing and Ground Sugar, always on Hipp. * * ' '" " W.;. R. W ADDELL.' '• * '; Jtf OTICE OF REMOVAL. PAPERHANGINGTCIL, COLOUR, AND GLASS WAREHOUSE, No. 53, Corner of Queen aud West Queen-streets. J. HENDERSON Has much pleasure in announcing to his Friends and 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. BIRMINGHAM PORK PIE ESTABLISHMENT. C. MECKIFF & CO., PORK BUTCHERS, Above Mr. Watts, Chemist, Symonds-street. In order to supply the long felt want of a Good Pork Shop in this District, C. M. & Co. have commenced business, and will offer to the public fresh supplies daily of the choicest delicacies in the above line. *_* Orders by Coach or Carrier will meet with prompt attention. T\ E N T IST R Y. MR. T. TRAFF 0R D, surgeon dentist, Wakefield-street. Artificial Teeth, from One to a FnU Set, in Gold or ■ Vulcanite. MONEY TO LE *D on first-class freehold security, low rates of interest.— R. 0. Dyer, Shortland-atree MONEY TO LaND in large or small mini, at very low rate of Interest— Appir to Mr LnUhl«r,.i jlldtor, Hlgb-atnrt. _



Business Cards. THOMAS JENKINS, LICENSED CUSTOMS, SHIPPING, AND FORWARDING AGENT, OVERLAND MAIL EXFRESS OFFICE, Fort-street, Auckland. \\T D A V I S, , * PHOTOGRAPHER, Waterloo Quadrant. , 1 O H N S O P P E T, 19 HOUSE, LAND, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, NO. 8, QCKEN-BTRKET. Agent for Mr. 0 G. Quick's Waikato Parcels Delivery I August 5,1875. IST O ~T I 0 E^ T. B. CAMERON, Architect aid Engineer, Corner of High-street and Vulcan Lane, Is prepared to supply Plans, Specifications, and correct Estimates for all description of Buildings on shortest notice. NEWMAREJET APOTHECARIES HALL. JAMES TAITE, Chemist, L.P.S., Great Britain. Attendance day and night Painless Dentistry. Teeth carefully extracted. Country orders will meet with immsdiate attention and be forwarded per train or carrier. ___ _ ___________ PHOTOGRAPHER, QITEEN-STRKET, ONEHUNGA. IL L I A~M STTA VERS, MARINE SURVEYOR, Shipping, Custom, and Commission Agent, Wharf, Onehunga. W Goods forwarded In all Ports of New Zealand TAJT A. PATTERSON, FAMILY GROCER AND CORN DEALER, Pbincks-stkeet, Oneiiukga, Has on Sale — Chaff, £0 $ ton ;«» $ cwt. Hay and Straw P'irewood (cut and uncut) Shingles. EE. GATLAND'S » TOY BAZAAR AND FANCY REPOSITORY, Karangahape Road, Nowton. By a small outlay at the above, a great amount of domestic peace may be secured. Cheap, amusing, and instructive Toys in endless variety. TjIVANS & McDERMOTT'S PHOTOGRAPHIC ESTABLISHMENT, 194, Q UEEN -STREET, Auckland, Between Mr. Edson's, Chemist, and the Auckland Savings Bank, and opposite the Albert Hotel. [ESTABLISHED 11 TEAKS.] WB E A L, • NEW and SECOND-HAND CLOTHIER AND GENERAL DEALER, WELLESLEY-STREET EAST. Clothing bought, sold, and exchanged. N.B.—Arrangement can be made for the Purchase of Clothing at private houses PHILLIPPS AND SON, • OIL, COLOUR, and GLASS MERCHANTS, Importers of Paperhangings, Scrim, Paints, Oils, Turpentine, Colours, Varnishes, French Polish, Gold Leaf, Artists' Colours and Brushes, Plate, Sheet, Crown, Ornamental, and Photographic Glass, Picture Frame and Tapestry Mouldings, Clock and Compass Glasses, Glazed cashes, Doors, &c. Glass cut to size, and carefully packed. 95 and 97, Queen-street JOHN R. R ANDERSON o auctioneer, Mining, Estai Commission and Agent, Holds regular w bk)j sales of Produce and othe Goods. Consignn ntsfor sale stored free of charge Account sales prompt. Producers will find it to their advantage to consign fresh butter, eggs, &c,, direct for sale on the Goldfield. Offices and Auction Rooms: Kapanga, Coromandel. pASH PRICES. The Celebrated Craiglee Jams reduced to lOd $ tin Kerosene, 9d $ quart, 10s per 4-gallon tin Hobart Town Marmalade, 8% lb tin Sugar, Sugar (perfectly white), only 4^'d # lb Day & Martin's Blacking, 8d per dozen cakes American Salmon, Is per tin. ALEXANDER McCULSKY, Family Grocer, Top of Hobson-sfo-eet. FALLWELL'S CARMINATIVE SYRUP.—An Effectual and Speedy Remedy for Wind, Pains in the Bowels, &c, to which Infants and Young Children are liable in early Infancy, and while Teething.— Bottles at Is 6d, 2s 6d, and 4s 6d each by S. FALLWELL, Chemist, Otahuhu and Papakura. FALLWELL'S WORM POWDEKS.— A Medicine of singular and undoubted efficiency when employed for the Removal of Worms either in Children or Adults.— Packets at Is 6d, 2s 6d, and is Gd each. Agents : Hamilton Bros., Queen-street. T. Clayton, Victoria-street. .. . • ,■> • GLARKE BROTHERS, (LATE CROMBIE'S) ROYAL FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERIES, (Opposite Union Bank), QUEEN-STREET, Auckland. ' First-clans' Portraits, from Q.D.V. to Life Size, at , s. Moderate Prices. Children'^-Portraits taken * ( -. instantaneously. J. ■ •-. '~-'.. rpHE QUICKEST, SUREST, ANJ& ; X SAFEST WAY OF GETTING RtD OF A COLD IS BY THE FRjrE USE'OF TH« CELE BRATED -ft. "*.£■•' C^v Dr. Coin's y<Vv COMPOSITION JPOWD^R To be obtained in carefully secured Packages at Is 6d each, or otherwise, at the BOTANIC PHARMACY, VICTORIA-STREET. AUCKLAND. •3C" Agents -wanted in Town or Country. QE COURSE YOU KNOW! Of course you know HEMUS'S Shop, It's in Queen-street, just at the top, Next time you're that way just stop, And have a look, at what may be called the ne plus ultra of Bbotmakiug. His Boots are made of good Leather, And intended to suit any weather. The House, the Street, or the Heather, Or any other place where a man is likely to go with his boots on. Now if you've a Corn on your Toe That hurts you wherever you go, And how to get rid on't don t know, Just call at HEMUS'S, he, having studied the " Anti- Corn Laws," will be able to furnish you with the best possible " Corn Plaster"— i.e., an Easy Shoe. And now I have finished my say, ' > ■ But if ever you go that way, You may teSt the truth of my lay, ; By inspecting for yourself the best assortment of j Men's, Women's, and Children's Englishjand Colonial made Boots aud Shoes in New Zealand 2 REMEMBER THE MARKET.. CORNER.



Kerosene. OLEOPHENE BBJLTJANT OIL Is now universally recognised as tho b«et Burning Oil which can be made. Recommended by the Fire Insurance * ompanies for Safety, ar;d by all con sumers for the Brilliancy of its Light. In purchas ing this Oil tho buyer insures himsiitf and Ms pro perly againf: all chance of a Kerosene accident. Ask for OLl! OPHENE BRILLIAJN r < UL.and takeno other. DIPLOMA of MERIT received from the Vienna Exposition for Cans of various Topu 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. To GROCERS & DEALERS. 6 £ « o H O Si 3D __ « ° p°3 S ° * I o ■ H 1 °> gg S a. S" " & g DO B H b 2 §* ° 1 W 59 ©» S | H tf h pj g to . H h q SB * <J O - Chief Harbour Master's Office, Auckland, May 20,1575. TO MESSRS. ARNOLD, HINES & CO., Importers, &c, Auckland: Gentlemen,—A supply of your Kerosene Oil (Oleo phine Brand) having been lately obtained for the use of the Bean Rock and Sandspit Lighthouses, I have much pleasure in stating that this Oil is superior to any hitherto supplied. It burns with a clear, steady light, is free froija any obnoxious vapour, and leaves the lamps comparatively clean after hours' burning. I remain, Gentlemen, Tours truly, I. J. BURGESS, Chief Harbour Master, .. .. Province of Auckland,



Miscellaneous. SADDLERY! HARNESS! AND STABLE REQUISITES OF EVERY KIND. The Undersigned since his Removal into his New Brick Premises (opposite Lewisson's, Jeweller), has Greatly Reduced the price of every article of the above. Hy irr.-portixig bis own Goods direct from the i best English Manufscturers he is enabled to charge i much lower prices for everything (whether English i or owu make), than any other Bouse in the trade. j Riding i^adtfles (Gent's and Boy's), very strong, with j best bar plated trees, complete, 70s; Spring Cart Harness (my own make, strong and durable), from £Q 15s ; Spring Cart Harness (English make), strong and durable from £6 10s : Buggy Harness, best English silver on German Silver Mounted, with Silver plated all over Hames, £10 10s; Buggy ) Harness, my own ixafee, Silver on German Silver Mounted, from £10 10s; Pair Hoise Harness, best English Silver on German Silver, mounted, from £\& ; Dray Harness, strong and durable from £5, 10s ; Spring Cart Collars, from 15s ; Spurs, complete with straps, from 3s 6d per pair; Bridles, 6s; Girths, 3s pair ; Dandy Brushes. fr..m Is 6d ; Leggings, 3s 6d ; :;tock Thongs, 12ft, 9s 6d ; Vvhips at wholesale prices ; Thongs, from 9d. Fvery description of Harness, Pack Saddles, Collars, &c, mado on tha premises by experienced work«. en on the shortest notice. Repairs executed promptly and at reasonable rates. ( Sole agent for Eiliman's Celebrated Royal Embroca tion for Horses, Cattle, Sheep, Dogs, &c. The Trade liberally dealt with, W. S. JONES, WHOLESALE AND RKTAIG SADDLER, HAR NESS MAKER. <& IMPORTER. 129, Queen-street, opposite Lewisson, Jeweller. T~ll S T OPEN Td AT OUR NEW OIL, COLOUR, * GLASS WAREHOUSE, 95 atto 97, QUEEN-STREET. EX DUNEDIN, SHOOTING STAK, AND EMILY MCLAREN.— 500 PACKAGES OF PAPERHANGINGS, WHITE LEAD, PAINTS, OILS, COLOURS, VARNISHES, AND SUNDRIES, PLATE, SHEi-.T, AND ORJSAMENTAL WINDOW GLASS, GLASS SHADES, SCRIM, HE-BfA>\ CALICO, & TACKS, GILT MOULDINGS, ENGRAVINGS, CHROMOS, AND OLEOGRAPHS W. PHILLIPPS & SON. IjIDWAKD W AYT E, Has now received the WHOLE OP HIS SHIPMENTS OF MAGAZINES FOR 1874, .omprising — All the Year Round, 1874 Cassell's Magazine, 1874 Chamber's Journal, 1874 Family Herald, 1874 Cod Words, 1874 Good Words for the Young, 1874 Leisure Hour, 1874 London Journal, 1874 Once a Week, 1874 Sunday at Home, 1874 Sunday Magazine, 1874 Band of Hope, 1874 British Workman, 1874 Chatterbox, 1874 Childrens Friend, 1874 Childrens Prize, 1874 Child's Companion, 1874 Cottager and Artisan, 1874 Good Words for Young, 1874 Infant's Magazine, 1874 Kind Worns, 1874 Sunshine, 1874, &c., &c. And Is now offering them at REDUCED RATES. EDWARD WAYTE, IMPORTER OP BOOKS, 100, QtTEEN-STREET. D O O T S! BOOTS! B. CROCKER VICTOBIA - STKEET, (Opposite Messrs. Holland and Butler's), Has Just Received a first-class Stock of Superior BOOTS and SHOES at very low prices, and offers them to the publio as follows:— Ladies' Superior Kid Boots, 5/6 to 6/6 Children's Boots, 1/6 to ii/6d Men's Elastic-side Boots, 12/. Gentlemen's Boots made to order at the shortest notice, and of the very best materials and workmanship. B. C R O C X E B, (Late of West End, London). VICTORIA-STREET, ' '' Holland & Butler's). BOOTS! BOOTS!—Ladies' Kid 'Boots (sewn), 4s 6d, 5s 6d, 6s 6d. A new and superior Stock of Boots and Shoes at equally low prices, at D. MoPHERSON'S, Karangahape Road, Newton. TCTELSON-STREET. FOR SALE—Freehold Allotment 'and Three Cottages, all in good order, and well let. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON. Land Agents, Fort-street. FOR -ALE, (cheap), a large lot of Splendid Coats, Trowsers and Vests wiR be sold at a very low price To-night! To-night! at Ihe Pantheon, 198 Queen-street, next Edaon's, Chemist. TO BE LET, on Grafton Road, a large and convenient Family Residence, con taining ten rooms, always well supplied by pump and running stream of water, commodious yards and out-buildings, together with about two acres of land, the greater portion of which is an Orchard in fiill bearing. Also, at Ellershe, within five minutes walk of the Railway Station, a well-built compact Family Home, of six rooms, out-buildings, with large concrete weH. including six and a-half acres of best volcanic lanci, all in good pasture, securely fenced and sub-divided by substantialjstone walls. Apply to H. ASHTON & SONS, No. 8" New Zealand Insurance Buildings. W: E A T 0 N • HAS ON SALE SO^tons Circular Head Potatoes, a prime article for seed • ' 5 tons Kidney Potatoes 50 tons Canterbury and Nelson Potatoes 200 bags Tartarian Seed Oats 150^bags Best Seed Oats . Canterbury Flour, in sacks, 100's, andSO's. JjtK- S E "'tT F E-JE R T, CABINETMAKER, '%' (BY APPOINTMENT-TO HIGHNESS THE DUKEO>-EDINB:ffR'G6), ELLIOTT-STREET, V 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 piijentation, or for gifts to distant friends, com biniMPrreat eLegance with usefulness. Families supplied with Ornamental Furniture at moderate charges. T^f O T I C E. ' A Daily Coach will leave for all parts of Wai : kato immediately on arrival of the train at M er; also a Daily Coach will leave Hamilton at 6.30 od. for Mercer, arriving in time for the last train Auckland. Parcels booked at John Soppett's, .No. 8, Queen-Btreet, will be forwarded to all parts of the Waikato. Freight must be paid before leaving the office. We do not hold ourselves responsible (for i parcels valued over, £5. 1 I C. G. QUICK, j Proprietor. JOHN SOPPET, Agent;for Auoklwd.



j Drapery |0R QNE J^ONTH. LARGE REDUCTIONS BY M. & C. MILNE. . IN consequence of being heavily dVERSTOCKED, . the following Reductions will be made for ONE MONTH ONLY: ---25 ncr cent, off— ' *o iiox v, FANCY DRESSES SKIRTINGS COSTUMES, AND FURS. as- 20 per cent, off— ■■ , • Silks, Velvets, Velveteen, Satins Velvet and Cloth Jackets, Waterproof Mantles, Shawls, Crinolines, T weeds W.P. <?s, Mantle Cloths, Under clothing Baby Linen, Corßetß Flowers, Ad all Fancy Goods, Also, White and Crimean Shirts, Undershirts, Drawersi TiesJScarfs, Collars, *c, &r. 12^PER CENT. OFF BLANKETS, RUGS, QUILTS, CALICOES, TOWELLING, TOWELS, TABLE CLOTHS, &c : , &c, &c. N.B.—TO STOREKEEPERS AND DEALERS.— Te above is a first-rate opportunityo "replenishing their Stock. M. & C. MILNE, CHEAPSIDE HOUSE, 222 & 221, Queen-Btreet, Auckland. T>OOTS ! BOOTS!! BOOTS!! ! WILK INS & CO. BEG to inform their many friends and the public in general that they have Commenced Business as BOOT AND SHOEMAKERS, At' Thompson's New Buildings (corner of Victoria and Albert-streets), and trust by strict attention to business, and supplying a good article, that they will receive share of their patronage and support. V NOTE THE PRICES. V Men's Elastic Sides, from ) Made to order on ihe ™ . J 6,t° \r,,a f Premises. Men's Bluchers, 10/6. ) ENGLISH STOCK: Women's Kid Boots from 4/. , A nice assortment of Children's Boots. Half-soleing and Heeling 4/6. REPAIRS NEATLY EXECUTED. Remember the Address: THOMPSON'S NEW BUILDINGS,..; Corner of , . Albert and Victoria-streets. T>OOT ! BOOTS! BOOTS! — -- A CHEAP SAL"E NOW ON STEPHENS & CARTER'S, 136, Queen-street. Having a large overstock of BOOTS and SHOES, the are determined to effect a CLEARANCE SALE, AT ENORMOUS REDUCTIONS,' EEGARDLESS TO COST. Cheap Lineof Ladies' 800t5...,.,.' 2 ' Cheap Line of Gents' Calf, U.S. .......9/ .'. Cheap lane of Children's, from ..2/6 ■ Cheap Line of Slippers 2/ . %* The Sale is a Genuine One, and will Oonthni ■■_ for ONE MONTH ONLY. V~~ Note the Address— STEPHENS & CARTER, BOOTMAKERS, 136, Queen-street. =■; ' "EXCHANGE UOTEL;; QUEEN-STREET. The undersigned having purchased the above we known Hotel, desires to inform bis friends and the public generally that he intends to keep only the very best,of WINES, SPIRITS, BEERS, CORDIALS, &o. EVERY ACCOMMODATION EOR TRAVELLERS. •V &&*___% MEN Can here obtain the very latest information respecting Racing and other Sports in New Zealand and the Australasian Colonies \\' J THE BILLIARD .ROOM Will be Refitted, and Lovers of this Noble Game will receive every attention. - • -*- . .■> "'■<■ The Latest numbers of the Australasian, Town, and. Country, Sporting and Dramatic, BeWs Life, Punch, and daily papers always on file. JOSEPH ELLIS, Proprietor. JJ* O T I C -. TO BUILDERS, CONTRACTORS, & OTHERS. : i ;• i , / TIMBER! BRICKS! TIMBER I . The undersigned as Agents for WAIKAWAU SAWMILL TAIRUA SAWMILL '.'■> ■ BARKER'S PATENT BfaICK KILN, ME "' CHANIC'S BAT ~-.■,' Uioti ,i are prepared to receive and execute orders ia eon ection with above. COMBES & DALDY, CTiiQumr-mmn