The Evening Star.

Vol. Vl.—y o . 1,717.j

Auckland, N.Z., THURSDAY, AUGUST 19, 1875

[Price : ONE PENNY.



__4_M*_ M AIL LIN^CROSS ?§|3|_l_^ THE PACIFIC. THE AUSTRALASIAN STEAM NAVIGATION CO 'S TIME TABLE BETWEEN Australia, New Zealand, & California. The vessels of the Company leave Auckland, callinsr under.™ '"^ ™tXmi fr°m Sau Francisco, "s LEAVES AUCKLAND. LEAVES M FRAXC , SCO Cyphrenes An- (5 Macsn-eo-or t,.i,?'io City of Melbourne Spl 3 Mikifdo". __\ 7^2 Macgi-cgor Oct. 1 Cyphrenes ...'.'."' Sent' 13 Mlkado <**■ 2_ City of Melbourne Oct 11 , . . , _ _ Macgrogor Wov .. A .ram leaves San Francisco for Now York daily with branch hue. through the States; and p we •__.! steamers leave the latter city daily for England this affording a speedy and enjoyable trip to Europe IteScT rSaD OUS° b°°ked to Honolulu 1 and San Early application is necessary to secure Da<«<_>_q For all further particulars apply P ' JOHN REID, Agent for A. S.N. Company, Commcrcc-st., Auckland. A^flO^s. V STEAM COMMUNICATION 2gK!_J__fc2^BETWEEN AUCKLAND, SYDNEY T^St^_3i_& AND MELBOURNE. The fast and favourite s.s. HERO, Captain Logan, may be exposed hero again about the 2nd of September. She will leave for Sydney and Melbourne three days after arrival. For freight or passage apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO., 16, Queen-street, Auckland, Agents. August 6. 1875. jjfck POR TaEANAKI, SilOm 4_™H, LSON ' MCTON. WEL _^^^l- OT LYTTELTON, AND [Booking hrough to Melbourne, Greymouth, and Hokitika.] SATURDAY, 21st AUGUST. Tlie Union Steam Shipping Company's magnificent new Steamer TAUPO, Captain Macfarlaxe, will leave the Manukau on SATURDAY, the 21st instant, at 11 a.m. Latest train for passengers 9.20 am 30th—HAWEA, as above. For freight or passage apply to HENDERSON & MaCFARLANS, 25, Queen-street. O^Sk. ME W ZEALAND ... iFJ_K»K_!\ "^ '' STEAM SHIPPING COM 3ff&^E£&' PANY (LIMITED.) For New Plymouth, Nelson, Picton, Welling ton, Lyttelton, and Otago; transhipping at Wellington for Wangantji, Napier, and Povkrty Bay ; and at Nelson for Westport, Greymouth, and Hokitika. [Passengers Booked Through to Melbourne.] The s.s. TAEANAKI Will leave Onehunga Wharf on SATURDAY next, the 21st instant, at 12 noon Latest Train for Passengers leave Auckland at 11.10 a.m. For freight or passage apply to W. F. WHEELER, Auckland. Or, A. BARNES, Onehunga. Offices: Hobson's Buildings, Shortland-street. EW ZEALAND STEAM COMPANY (LIMITED). NOTICE TO PASSENGERS. * !___ THROUGH Passengers travelling aJw. by this Company will for the future *s__N_K^ff\^!!_ c allowed to remain at intermediate T_B_miiii portB ' Proceeding by following T. S. LEDGER, , Manager. prospector Captain Duncan, will leave for the above port on or aboutWEDNESD -V, the 25th instant. Has excellent accommodation for Passengers. For freight or'passage apply to ALFRED BUCKLAND. 'ki TP 0^ HO KIA NGA. -Wt-M^ The Scllooller Mm& ONWARD Will sail as above on FRIDAY next, the 20th instant. Cargo received on Thursday morning. . For Ireight, &c, apply to M. NICCOL. MerciiaacUc.©. Q N SALE, 1500 SACKS HEAVY EEED AND OTHER OATS. 5 TONS ANDEBSON AND MOWATS' KAKANUI OATMEAL. 3 TONS DUNCAN'S OTAGO OAT MEAL. 70 TONS BAKER'S FINEST FLOUR, in sacks. 5 „ „ in 50's & 100's. 40 KEGS CANTERBURY, NELSON, AND SYDNEY BUTTER 32 CASES CANTERBURY CHEESE 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. T. H. HALL & CO, Wyndham-street. O N SALE, Ex Bella Mary, @ Hobart Town, 200 cases Peak's Jams lib tins 10 » ~ „ Jars 30 „ „ Tart Fruits 111 „ Peacock's Jams, lib tins, square 20 » » .. 2 „ 28 » » » 8 „ 30 „ „ Tart Fruits. G. W. BINNEY. gYAN, BELL AND CO., GENERAL MERCHANTS, AND COMMISSION AGENTS, Vulcan Lane, Auckland. MILLIARD TABLES, To arrive per Shooting Star and Emily * McLaren, r^ Tisignments of First-class Tables, complete, with 7 a most recent improvements. Full particulars ■/tiv "ation to the undersigned. -> .j.apj^Also, to arrive ex Emily McLaren, vJ_»SanboxeS Brandon's Candles. J?'' Ex Dunedin, X 200 boxes De Roubalx Candles ■P 100 boxes Belmont s Candles i m 200 cases 10 qrs. Hennessy's Brandy, Gen»va I Bum, &o.



Bat.x.i.flgfl Garcia, I 0 A R S 0 NJ _Tn* House sncl Land Agent, Rent and Debt Collector, Stichbury's Buildiuys, Queen-street. fl E O R G E A X E R S, FREEMAN'S BAY SOAP AISD CANDLE WOEKS. , __tt_?^_Cash L Biiyer of Tallow. 11/ A R>.OCK"I3 R OTH EE S, * » SOAP & CANDLE MANUFACTURERS, j Bica_.__._w_>, Cox's Crekk. _ _ Office -__l)u_ham-6tr t vjt. Auckland. ! i Tfyf I S S" N"O R M A N, xvjl teacher of music, j Waterloo Quadeaht, Opposite Government House. (P HA R L~E S ITU CAS, W BOOTMAKER (Sewn or Pegged), QUEEN-STREET, I SyOSEniJSGA. ' W R. WILLS, BOOTMAKER, OPPOSITE CHORAL HALL, . . Onehunga. T s. h~e~n~w r~o"o~ zD, BUTCHER, Onehunga. J& occoM iTE & son, MALT=tTPRS, BREWERS, ANW BOTTLERS, GREAT NORTHERN BREWERY, AUCKLAND. "P E. W~E~B~^f~E~R, __.*;, iv Wsolksai y, Ai.D Retail SADDLER A>D HARNESS M«KSB, 133, QUK_.N-KTK.CET, AtTOKLAND, (Next the Union Bank). TAME S OAT ER, Sen r., W COMMISSION AGENT, a collector of rents and debts. Office : Hirh-street, > Corner of Vulcan Lane. TA CARD J O A M IT E L WELLS *^-s House. Land, and Commission Agent, Collector of Rents, Debts, Highway Rates, &c. Loans arranged. Office:—l2l), Queen-street (three doors below the Union Bank )j J 0 "R A T G, W • Forwarding Agent, Wholesale and Reiail Coal and Firewood Merchant, &c. On Sale—Newcastle and Wangarei Coal, Ti-tree Firewood (cut aid uncut), Tanks. C_areo.il, BuUast, Hobart Town Palings. Sacks for sale. Foi-t-strect, Auckland. "Oox^Jtss i UOJNEtt! BQKisS! Bought in any Quantities FOR C...SH at the Free man's Bay Bono Mills, and at No 8, Lower Queen street, by J. &J. SQPPET. ' TAMES H E D L EY, ' *j mount eden Junction Gbockry Store. New and. Superior Groceries sold at the lowest Town ' pri.es. Families waited tipon for orders. Goods delivered in any part of the country. "P B. WOODH AM. ' LOWTHER~BAZAAR, 25 8, QUEEN-STREET, Opposite the Market, TOYS, STATIONERY, FANCY GOODS, ETO. •:)aa.i}B-U-.iit) 's.ujj.ioj^ *g :y _ ajisoddQ 'xojaa aaas ciNYTaonv _mM ggg ** sagas gnoA Ana, i T\ BYITT, GUN-Mi'iKER 244, QUEEN-STREET. Always in Stock-Best brjnfls Gunpowder, foe. Blasting Powder, and Fuze, Shooting and Fishing racfalo. ROGERS BROTH ER 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. T A N 1) W_ CRAIG. HOUSE AND SHIP PLUMBERS, Have Removed their Place of Business from Lower Queen-street, to NEXT DOOR TO NEW ZEALAND HERALD OFFICE, WY_.DHAM---TRI.BT. FISHER AND CO., Wholesale, Shipping-, and Family Butcher, Queen-street, comer of I. urham-street, Auckland. Poultry of all kinds dressed to order. Prime gmoked Tongues, Bome-eured Bacon. Cornid Beef on sale in large quantities. N. B.— Bealc sin Game. I ive Pheasants forwarded to all parts of the Colony upon receii t of order. Families waited on in town or suburbs. tT"m ¥"s iTtTt'c her, «f CARTER, CO 7'TRACTOR, <*c. Goods Cleared and Delivered from Bhips* side on SHOKT-ST KOIICE. BALLAST SUPPLIED. Newcastle asd Bay or Island Coals. Also. Fiß-WQOP. cut or uncut, at REASON ABLE RATES. Q N S A L E. Portland Cement (200 casks) Fire Bricks, Fire Tiles, Fire Clay And all kinds of Builder's Materials. KSANE & JENKINSON, VICTORIA-STRE E T EAS T. t osb d r~n~e & c 0., _l • 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 tbey will ware house and ship on the most favourable temis to their customers. All Wools classified if required. '_* Reference : National Bank of New Zealand. rp JE WAN AN G A. Messrs. Reed & Brett have been appointed agents for the above Maori newspaper, published at Napier, which has a large circulation through all native dis- Copies may be procured at the Evenixo Star office, where also advertisements will be received. HEN ARE 10MOANA, Proprietor. ■\\T R. HAYWARD'S YV <s» CHEAP BEDDING FURNITURE, & FUNERAL FURNISHING WAREHOUSE, W-NDHAM-SB [T, (Next to Queen-street Corner). [Residence and Shop, corner of Pitt and^Grey atreets. TASOP P E T, Ereeman's Bay Steam Mills, AND NO 8, LOWER QUjEEN-STREET, "WHARF, AUCl_.l_.--._D. ONEHUNGA AND AUCKLAND LINE OF COACHES. T I MgE TABii E. LeflVd Onebu-ga— ; Leave, Auckland— 8 a.m. J-0 a.m. 9 a.m. 12 noon 10.30 a.m. 2.30 p.m. 12 p.m. 4 P-m ---2 p.m. 6 P-m ---4 p.m. 6 T?sm. "Sat___c*> -nights. ■;■ « ll.SGp.m.



( t-fasinoas Oarfis. I [Established 1800 ] GEORGE DICKSON, Jun., BREAD AND BTKOTIT BAKER, TOP OF HOBSON-STREET. Wedding and Christening Cakes made to order. All lands of Fancy Goods .. lwavs on liancl. Families waited on Daily. E&~ Skippih a Sup pl i T__,r>. WILLI AM IT-tITI, BOOTMAKER, OTABUHU, (Next to the Criterion Hotel). Every description of Boots and Shoes made to ordor. ! English and Coloni.l Goods always on hand. All Repair., promptly executed 1 "" o 6 6~ ~~k, <-* « PARNELL PORK BUTCHERY. Poultry always on liancl. Highest price given for homo dairy-fed Pork. Smoked Tongues and Home-cured Bacon at lowest reasonable price. ]?LWI N B . I)7~C X S O~N, _____ LICENSED LAND BROKER, Under the Land Transfer (Ton-ens') Act, 1870, DRAUGHTS'/JAN, ILLUMINATOR., HERALD PAINTER, ETC. Loans negotiated on approved security. General Agency Business transacted for Country Settlers. Agent for Mutual Life Association r ' Australia. -3, Insurance Buii/oings, Auckland. ALP R ED ALE V, (From Messrs. P.id'ey & Sons, London), PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER aXD JEWELLER, _c, OPPOSITI,; THE NEW MARKET, QUEEN-STREET, . ArCKLAXD. CHARLES GOODWILL, WHEELWRIGHT, AND AGRICULTORAL IMPLEMENT MAKER, Oi slmlm. Spring Carts, Wagons, ,'cc . made and rej.aired on the premises. Gdis forwarded pur Train to the Wr:r'.aU>. KEESING BROTH ERS, PLUMBERS, 7 TNC AND TINPLATE WORKERS Pumps, Tanks, Steam and Water Pipes Fitted. General Jobbing Woik executed on the Shortest ; otico. ADJOINING RAILWAY T MART, Queen-street, Onehunga. EDWARD HODG S0 N, wholesale .and retail firewood merchant, Breakwater ami at . Mechanics' Bay. N.B.—The cutter ' Tay ' leaves Mechanics' Bay Wharf, carrying passengers and cargo to Wailieke, at lowest rates Boat loads of Firewood delivered to any part of Auckland. CO O K'S 'B TTs SEI • leave Coombe-;1 quarter to and a quarter-past overy hour for _N ewmnrket Sipr-oro—B (iiiirier to 11. 2, and 5. ' Grafton Road—Every hour. CARRIAGES, BUGGIES, HANSOMS, ETC., ALWAYS ON HIRE BAY OE ISLANDS- COAL YARD, BREAKWATER ROAD. BAY OF ISLANDS AJSD NEWCASTLE COAL ON SALE. Office: 7, Queen-street. HEMIY GILFILLAN, A gent. HOMAS JOHNSTON, SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKER, Wholesale and Retail, Otahuhu. N.B. —Waikato settlors ci.n send orders by Post or Telegraph, the ss me Will U. carefully executed, and the goods forwarded by the first train. TOT H. S KINN ER, BUILDER, CARPENTER AND JOINER, VULCAN LANE. All Branches of the Building Trad'? executed by Experienced Woikmen. Shop Fronts, Office Fittings. &c, &c. MR. EAI7LDER, 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 desii ing to lave the said places attended to, either weekly, fortnightly, or otherwise can have the same done by leaving a notice, eithi r verbal or wi itten, with the Inspector of Nuisances, City Council Office, Queen-street. npHE Undersigned are Cash Pur JL chasebs of HJDEa, SHEEPSKI_«S, WOOL, TALLOW, &c, &c., at highest market rates, in any quantity- Consifei-ors direct will have prompt and immediate cash remittances returnt-d at satisfactory rates. IRELAND BROS., Tanners and Leather Manufacturers, ArmKi,ANT> OMCEO-ATirC DISPENSARY _\C, SHORTLAND-STREET, A few doors above the Post Office (same side). MR. GARR IC K. HOMCEOPATHIC AND GALVANIC TREATMENT. Hours op Consultation :—From 10 o'clock in the forenoon till 2 o;clo'-_; From 5 till 8 in the evening. Homoeopathic Medicines and Magneto Electrio Machinery. ILLIAM HODGSON, COAL & FIREWOOD MERCHANT, Paenell. 1_?~ Firewood Yard : Mechanics' Bay Wharf. __£j A large stock always on hand. Posts and Rails supplied to order. Carting done at moderate charges riITY BAKERY AND STEAM BISCUIT MANUFACTORY, HOBSON-STREET. *** Iceing and Ground Sugak always on Hand. %* W. R. WADDELL. "J^OTICE OF REMOVAL. paperhangincToil, colour, and glass warehouse, No. 53, Corner of Queen and 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. 55, 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 I'reßh supplies daily of the choicest delicacies in the above line. *** Orders by Coach or Carrier will meet with prompt attention. jy E■ JN T IS T R Y. MR. T. TRAFF OR D, SURGEON DENTIST, WAKEFIELD'S T REE T. Artificial Teeth, from One to a Full £et, in Gold or Vulcanite. UN'__ a m LE .D on first-class freehold security, low rates of interest.— R. O. Dvor. ishnrtiand-stree MO-NisY Tv JLiiND in large oi small fumi. at very low rate of Interest.— ! Apply to Mr LAlahUr.lloMto*, High-street, tS-^iiilS



Business Cards. i rp HOM A S JE N KINS, X LICENSED CUSTOMS, SHIPPING, AND FORWARDING AGENT, | OVERLAND MAIL EXPRESS OFFICE, Fort-street, Auckland. J^ 0 T I 0 E. To obtain negalives and make a' business before the summer commences. W. DAVIS, Photographer, will take Portraits (coloured or plain) at a nominal cost. Ladies and G< ntlcmen requiring it really good minia ture would do well io give him a call. Waterloo Quadrant,, near top of Sliortl nd-street. I O II N S O P P E T, ''■J HOUSE, LAND, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, NO. S, Q-EEX-STREKT, As-ent for Mr. C. G. Quick's Waikato Parcels Delivery August 5, 1875. J^~"o"' ~T~ JL C 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. NEWMARKET APOTHECARIES HALL. JAME3 TAITE, Chemist, L.P.S., Great Britain. Attendance day and night Painless Dentistry. Teeth carefully extracted. Country orders will meet with immediate attention and be forwarded per train or carr.er. W^ J. W A T T S, PHOTOGRAPHER, Qttei.n-sti.ekt, Onkhunga. WILLIAM STAYERS, MARINE SURVEYOR, Shipping, Custom, and Commission Agent, Wharf, Onehunga. V&~ Goods forwarded to all Portß of New Zealand "pT a~ pa tT~e~eTs oW, FAMILY GROCER AND CORN DEALER, PuiNCKS-sTREET, Onehunga. Has ox Sa__k— Chaff, £0 f. ton ; 7/ <® cwt. Hay and Straw Firewood (cut and uncut) , Shingles. ' RE. GATLAND'S * TOY BAZAAR AND FANCY REPOSITORY, Karangahapo Road, Newton. By a small outlay at the above, a- great amount of domestic peace may bo secured. ..heap, amusing, aid instructive Toys in endless variety. "PVAJSS & McDEEMOTfS PHOTOGRAPHIC ESTABLISHMENT, 194, QITEEN-STREE T, Auckland, Between Mr. Edson's, Chemist, and the Auckland Savings Bank, and opposite the Albert Hotel. [ESTABLISHED 11 YEABB.] W B E A L, H • NEW and SECOND-HAND CLOTHIER __ND GENERAL DEALER, WFLLESLEY-STRKET east. Clothing bought, sold, and exchanged., N.B. —Arrangement can be made for the Purchase _>f Clothing at private houses W PHILLIPPS AND SON, 7.7 • OIL, COLOUR, and CLASS MERCHANTS, Importers Oi Paper].anginas, Scrim, Paints, Oils, Turpentine, Colours, Varnishss. French Polish, Gold Leaf, Artists' Colours and Brushes, Plate, Sheet, drown, Ornamental and Photographic Glass, Picture Frame and Tapestry Mouldings, Clock and Compass Class, s, Glazed ashes, Doo. ~ &c. Glass cut to size, and carefully packed. !)") and 97, Queen-street. TO H N R, BAN DEESON «.P AUCTIONEER, Mining, Estate, Commission and Agent, Holds regu.ar weekly sales of Produce and othe Goods. Consignments for sa'e stored free of charge Account sales prompt. Producers will And it to their advantage to consign fresh butter, eggs, &c,, direct for salo on the Goldfield. Offices and Auction Rooms : Kapanga. Coromandel. p A S H PRICES. The Celebrated Craiglee Jams reduced to lOd tin Kerosene, 9d 33 quart, 10s per 4-gallon tin Hobart Town Marmalade, B>£ lb tin Sugar, Sugar (perfectly whiie), only 4^?d $ lb D<iy .. Martin's Blacking, 8d per dozen cakes American Salmon, Is per tin. ALEXANDER McCULSKY, Family Grocer, Top of Hobson-street, ALLWELL'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 Teel hing.— Bottles at Is Gd, _s Gd, and 4s Gd each by S. FALLWELL, Chemist, Otahuhu and Papakura. FALLWELL'S WORM POWDEES — A Medicine of singular and undoubted efficiency when employed for the Removal of Worms either in Children or Adults.— Packets at 1. Gd, 2s Gd, and is Gd each. Agents : Hamilton Bbos.. Queen-street. T. Clayton Victoria-street. 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. HpHE QUICKEST, SUREST, AND JL SAFEST WaY OP GETTING RID OF A COLD LS BY THE FREE USE OF THE CELE BRATED * • Dr. Coffin's COMPOSITION POWDEK To be obtained in carefully secured Packages at * Is 6d each, or otherwise, AT THE BOTANIC PHAKMACY, VICTORIA-STREET, AUCKLAND. •W Agents wanted in Town or Country. AF COUI_SE~YOTINOW! Of course you know HEMUS'S Shop, It's in Queen-street, just at the top, Next time you're that way just stop, A.ndhavea look, at what maybe called the ne plus ■ultra of Bootmaking. His Boots are made of good Leather, A nd 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 yonr Toe That hurts you wherever you go, And how to get rid on't don't know, just csll 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. i 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 Men's, Women's, and Children's English and Colonial made Boots and Shoes.in New Zealand I REMEMBER THE MARKET CORNER.



Kerosene. OLEOPHENE BRILLIANT OIL Is now universally recognized as tbe best Burning Oil. which can bo made. Recommended by the W Insurance Companies f<r Safety, and by all con sumers for the Brilliancy 1 it? Light. In purchas ing this Oil the "myer insures hira_ielf and his pro perly against pll chance o. r* Kero&en. accident. | Ask. or uLEOPHKNE BRILLIANT OlL.andtaktno other. DIPLOMA oi MKRIT received Irom the ,: Vienna ET.positton for Cans o* various Tops and Oils. ' OLEOPHENK BRILLIANT OIL is invaluable to thone who read or sew in the evenirg, asitfflves a ] stronger light than gas, while much leas fatiguing to ! the eyes. SUPERIOR TO DEVOE'S, AS IT STANDS A HIGHER TEST. > ■ yQOr To GROCERS & DEALERS. 6 g m o H o g a_ o _4 * E-i P°H & O tr 3 ° ■: fl b • is.Se ri I « s ° M pm O g j H £ n_ s c-i pa? - 1 m S oa 3 « * o i_ M -«« g H d &3 S tf H pf g to p_J H Q o •w 2 * © o *_ Chief Harbour Master' 3 Office. Auckland, May 20,1875. 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 from any obnoxious vapour, and leaves the lamps comparatively clean after itwelve hours' burming. I remain, Gentlemen, yo_r_;traly, J. J.fBURGESS, vt:^ Chief Harbour Muter, ProYlnoe of Auckland,



j Miscellaneous. SA I) DLI. R V ! H A R NESS! ANT> i ' STABLE REQUISITES OF EVERY ; ___ __I__D *■— The Undersigned since his Removal into his New Brick frem tees (opposito Lcwlsson's, Jeweller', has Greatly luduced the [mice of every article of the above. By looportiiie his own Goods direct from the best English M'.mi.f .ciurers ho is enabled to charge M-(ihioverp<;c.s ". r 6verytbing .(whether Eagiish oron-a moke), than atiy oil,or House in the trade. Riding ..addles (Gp.-.'t. and Boy'sf very siring, with best bar plated trees,! complete, 70s. Spring Cart Harness (my own rn-Jki, strong avd durable), from ~.Ur..-,; C<u-t tSari.ess (En,,..51.. make), strong a_d ■-'ur.-.blf! irom i\\ jOs : Baggy Hameßß, beat English - ilv.r ou u-.iman S^ver Mounted, with Silver plated all over Barnes, £10 10s; Bu.gy Maroesi, my own make, Silver on German Silver Mounted, from £10 'pS; Pair HoTllfi Harness, best English Silver on Gill-farm S.lvor, mounted, from j.IS ; ~Dr_r Harness. s*r,->_ g and durable from •£(>, Ins; Spring Cart Collars, from 15s ; Spurs, complete with strop.,, from S._6cl j.cr pair ; Br.'dles. ss; Girth. 3 b pair ; I>;n.<i« Brush-s. h ra la Cd ; Loggings, 3s tid ; xtoc't TiicnKs." 'J!.ft, _\ 6d ; "Whins'ut whc'o.alo prices ; Thwgs irom 1:1 >.very <io.su iption \vt Harness, Pack S*ddles, Collars, . o , marie ort tha premises by experienced work j'en o i tho shortest notice. Repairs ex.cuted promptly and at reasonable rates I ole agent for Eilia-iii's Celebrated Royal Embroca tion fo~ Bortes, Catt ojsheso. Ijogs, &c. The Trade liberally dealt wiih, W.S. JONES, WHOLES-\LK AM> RETAIL SaDDLER, HAR NESS MAKKR * IMPORTER. 12., 'Queen-street, opposite Lswisson, Jeweller. f tT~s"t roH_r~E _N~~E D AT OUR NEW OIL. COLOUR, ft GLASS WAREHOUSE, 95 a_jio 97, QUEEN-STREET. EX .DUNEDIN,, SHOOTING STAR, AND EMILY MCLAREN. — 500 PACKAGE S OF PAPEKHANGINGS,' WHITE LEAD, PAINTS, OILS, COLOURS, VARNISHES, AND SUNDIU,-:,,->, PLATE, SHJSKT, AXD ORNAMENTAL WINDOW GLASS, GLASS SHADES, SCRIM, HESSIAN, CALICO, & TACKS, GILT MOULDINGS, ENGRAVINGS, CHROMOS, AND OLEOGRAPHS W. PHILLIPPS & SON. "D O O T S! BOOTS"! B. CROCKER Victoria - btheet, (Opposite Messrs. Holland and Butler's), Has Just Received a lirst-clasa Stock of Superior BOOTS and SHOES at very low prices, and offers them to the public as follows:— Ladies' Superior Kid Boots, 5/6 to 6/6 Children's Boots, 1/6 to 2/Gd Men s Elastic-side Boots, 12/. Gentlemen's Boots made to order at the shortest notk-3, and of the very best materials i.nrX workmanship. B. C R O C X E B, (Late of West End, London), VICTORIA-STREET, (Opposite Holland & Butler's). BOOTS! BOOTS !—Ladies' Kid Boots (sewn), 4s 6d, 5s 6d, 6s Cd 4. new aad superior Stock of Boots and Shoes at equally low prices, at D. MCPHERSON'S, Kaxangahape Road, Newton. . ■VTEL SON-STREET. FOR S A LE—Freehold Allotment and Three Cottages, all iv good order, and well let. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON. Land Agents, Fort-street. 0"k SALE—At the Market Hotjs.::— For Sale, ut Mount Albert, 15 acres of very choice Volcanic Land, fenced with a stone wall, delightfully situated on a good read, free of tolls, and. command ing a magnificent view. Tlie above-men', .oned valu able property is Immediately opposite to Captain R. D.~ James' far-famed Orchard and vineries, and adjoins the well-known Market Gardens of Messrs. Turk and Sons. Terms : Ail or any part of the pur chase money may remain on mortgage any length of time at 7 %. For Sale, a Large Family Residence off Symonds street. Let for 15s. per week. Price, £2SO. £200 may remain on mortgage at 3 % for 2 y^rs. For Sale, in the fine Farming District of the Tamaki, 120 acres of P_ich Volcanic Land, fenced with thorn hedges, stone walls, and post a- d rails, all laid down in grass, irontage to a navigable creek, and adjoining some of the very best farms in the district. Th. re is a plentiful supply of fresh water all the year round, which supplies the neighbourhood during the summer. Terms easy, and price a bargain. For Sale, 40 acres of good Land, partly bush, at Papakura ; a bargain, £50. BSTLand and Property Sale by Auction Monthly. r. c grelTn^vood, AUCTIONEER, HOUSE, LAND. AND GENERAL ' commission agent, Market House. FOR -ALE, (cheap), a large lot of Splendid Ccat3, Trowsers and Vests will be sold at a very low price To-night! To-night! at The PaDtheon, 198 Que^n-r.treet, next Edson's, Chemist. O BE LttT, on Grafton Road, a large and convenient Family Residence, con taining ten rooms, always well supplied by pump and running Btream of water, commodious yards and out-buildings, together with about two acres of land, the greater portion of which is an Orchard in full bearing Also, at Ellerslie, within five minutes walk of the Railway Station, a well-built compact Family Home, of six rooms, out-buildings, with large concrete well, including six and a-half acres of best volcanic land, all in good pasture, securely fenced and sub-divided by substantial^stone walls. Apply to H. ASHTON & SONS, No. 8 New Zealand Insurance Buildings. W. E A T 0 N • HAS ON SALE— 50 "tons Circular Head Potatoes, a prime article for seed . i 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, and 50... \ BETJEEERT, CABINETMAKER, (BY APPOINTMENT TO HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS THE DUKK OP 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. ufff O T I C E. A Daily Coach will leave for all parts of the Wai kato immediately on arrival of the train at Mercer* also a Daily Coach -will leave Hamilton at 6 30 a m' for Mercer, arriving in time for the last train for Auckland. Parcels booked at John Soppett's No 8 Queen-street, will bo forwarded to all parts of the Waikato. Freight must be paid before 1. aving the office. We do not hold ourselves responsible for parcels valued over _£5. i C. G. QUICK, I Proprietor. | . JOHN SOPPET, Agent for Auckland.



Drapery NOW OPENED AND INCLUDED IN PRESENT SALE, A Very Handsome Shipment OF THE FOLLOWING GOODS :.- Girls' Costumes Infants' Embroidered Cloaks and Pelisses Infants' Silk and Satin Hats Infants' Wool Hats, Hoods, Bootees, and Jackets Infants' Worked Robes and Frocks Ladies' & Children's Underclothing and complete outfits, all at g_A.JL,.E PBICE ! S. & J- R- VAILE, 130 & 132, Queen -strSeet, OOOTS! BOOTS!! BOOTS!! ! wilkinT & 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 (comer of Victoria and Albert-streets), and trust by strict attention to businesg,' 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 the „ , J-V&^Lu. f. Premises. Men's Bluchers, 10/6. ) ENGLISH STOCK : Women's Kid Boots from 4/. A nice assortment of Children's Boots. Half-soleing aud Heeling 4/6. REPAIRS NEATLY EXECUTED. Remember the Address: THOMPSON'S NEW BUILDINGS, ' Comer of Albert and Victoria-streets. "D OOTa ! B 0 O TS! BOOTS! A CHEAP SALE NOW ON AT STEPHENS & CARTER'S, 136, Queen-street. Having a large overstock of BOOTS and SHOES, they are determined to effect a CLEARANCE SALE, AT ENORMOUS REDUCTIONS, REGARDLESS TO COST. Cheap Line of Ladies' Boots .2/ Cheap Line of Gents' Calf, E.S 9/ Cheap Line of Children's, from 2/6 Cheap Line of Slippers 2/ *-* The Sale is a Genuine One, and will Continue for ONE MONTH ONLY. B-T" Note the Address — , STEPHENS & CARTER, Bootmakers, 136, Que«n-street. "El X CHANGE HOTEL QUEEN-STREET. The undersigned having purchased the above we known Hotel, desires to inform his friends and the public generally that he intends to keep only the very best of WINES, SPIRITS, BEERS, CORDIALB, &o. EVERY ACCOMMODATION FOR TRAVEL-GEES. SPORTING MEN Can here obtain the very latest information respecting Racing and other Sports in New Zealand and the Australasian Colonies. THE BILLIARD ROOM WiU be Refitted, and Lovers of this truly Nobis Game will receive every attention. The Latest numbers of the Australasian, Tewnwnd Country, Sporting and Dramatic, Bell's Life, Punch, and daily papers always on file. JOSEPH ELLIS, Proprietor. JJ. O T I C B. TO BUILDERS, CONTRACTORS, & OTHERS. TIMBER 1 BRICKS I TIMBXE 1 The undersigned aa Agents for WAIK A WAIT SAWMILL TAIRHA SAWMILL HARKER'B PATENT BJ.IOK KILN, MJB. CHANICS BAY ' are prepared to.jreceive and execute ordMTila con ection with above. COMBES &! DALDY. _J?.o<iwi_w-B-_jßnr. -> T.-il' _ \