The Evening Star.

Vol. VI.—No. 1,722.]

Auckland, N.Z., WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 25, 1875

I Peice : ONE PENNY.



TVr AIL LINE ACROSS THE PACIFIC. TIIB AUSTKALASIAN 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:— ' «: LB4l™ 1 APOKIiAH- LEAVES SAN FRANCISCO. City of Melbourne Spt. 3 Mikado . Auc- 16 MMgnsgor Oct. 1 Cvphrenes . .W.'.".Sept 13 Jlikado Oct. 29 City of Melbourne Oct 11 .... „ _ Macffregor Nov. 8 A tram leaves San Francisco for New v or k ( ] ail .. with branch lines through the States; and powerful Steamers leave the latter city daily for England, thus aflonhng 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 BEID, Agent for A.S.N. Company, Commerce-st., Auckland. "tltalk 1R EGULAEIviONTHLY i *C^l^. "^ STEAM COMMUNriCATION mSl^ BETWEEN AUCKLAND, SYDNEY TglllSlsifigSiS' AND MELBOURNE. ' The fast and favourite s.s. HERO, Captain Logan, may be expected hero again about the 2nd of September. She will leave for Sydney and Melbourne three days alter arrival. For freight or passage apply to I CRUICKSHANK & CO., | Agents. 16, Queen-street, Auckland, August 6, 1575. . T>i IT'OR TaRANAKI, <SBase|rk^-. JL NELSON, PICTON. WEL- LINl&T0N ' LYTTELTON, AND [Booking hrough to Melbourne, Greymoxith, and Hokitika.] MONDAY, 30xh AUGUST. The Union Steam Shipping Company's magnificent sew Steamer HAWEA, Captain WnEELER, will leave the Manukau on MON DAY, the 30th instant. For freight or passage apply to HENDERSON & MaCFAKLANE, 25, Queen-street. * TsflL "XI E W ZEALAND Eterfd^. 1™ STEAM SHIPPING COM -sb^AS^J^* PANY (LIMIT i;D.) Fob New Plymouth, Nelson, Picton, Welling ton, Lsttelton, and Otaro ; transhipping at Wellington for Wanganut, Napiek, and Povkbty Bay ; and at Nelson for W estpokt, Gbeymotjth, and Hokitdxa. [Passengers Booked Through to Melboubne.] The b.s. LADYBIRD Will leave Onehunga Wharf on or about WEDNES DAY, the Ist September. For Ireight or passage apply to W. F. WHEELER, Auckland. Or, A. BARNES, Onehunga. Offices: Hobson's Buildings, Shortland-street. ■2jfc&k TWr O T I C E. Wanted to Charter, for One or Two rWtnUMSIm Trips, a Vessel capable of carrying about 200 head of young stock. Apply to OWEN & GRAHAM, Queen-street. *3VA. Tjl O R NEWCASTLE jOsp||^ -E DIRECT. j^^^^f" BRIG CRAIG ELLA CHI I. 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 JgijagS&v -Ll SHIPPNG COMPANY. iSJ^JB&fa FOR LONDON DIRECT. The Al barque EOBINA 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). ( ~^TZ~ WOR LEVUKA jgP^^v JO DIRECT. PROSPECTOR Captain Duncan, will leave for the above port on or about WEDNESDAY, the 25th instant. Has excellent aocommodation for Passengers. For freight or passage apply to ALFRED BUCKLAND. "pOR LEVUKA, FIJI. j^Lfl^Kegp*' The a.s.s. barquentine EMU Will leave as above on WEDNESDAY next, the 25th instant. For freight or passage apply to STONE BROS. Merenandls«. 0 N SALE, 1500 SACKS HEAVY FEED AND OTHER OATS. 5 TONS ANDERSON AND MOWATS' KAKANUI OATMEAL. 8 TONS DUNCAN'S OTAGO OAT MEAL. 70 TONS BAKER'S FINEST FLOUR, in sacks. 5 „ „ in 50's & 100's. 1£ TONS PEARL BARLEY 200 SACKS BRAN 200 SACKS MALTING BARLEY 40 KEGS CANTERBURY, NELSON, AND SYDNEY BUTTER 32 CASES CANTERBURY CHEESE 15 CASES CANTERBURY AND SYD- j 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.....H AL L & CO, L Wtndham-street. -A 0 lP sal c, E^i^LA Mary, @ Hobart Town, r». "Cases Peak's Jams lib tins ■ •• " J*l^ 30 '1l "1t.,, Tart Fruits lllijLy/Jfacock's Jams, lib tins, square » .. 2 „ „ fc*h »> i» 8 ji ii 30 „ „ Tart Fruits. G. W._BINNEY. "



I Sosiaesia Oar&B. T CARSON, "• . House and Land Agent, Kent and Debt Collector, Stichbury's Buildings, Queen-street. (IE O R G E A X E R S, ™ , FREEMAN'S BAY SOAP AND CAISDLE WOEKS. , IS^J3ashJ3uyer_of Tallow. Vftf AR N 0 CX. B ROT HERS, * 9 SOAP & CANDLE MANUFACTURERS, Kiohm-jnd, Cox's Grekk. Office — Pjjrham-street. Auckland. MI Sr d NORM AN, ■ Teacher of music, WAißßtoo Quadrant, Opposite Government House. pHA R L E~S TTU CAS, V^ BOOTMAKER (Sewn ok Pegged), QUEEN-STREET, / Onehunga. j WR. WILLS, BOOTMAKER, OPPOSITE CFXRAL HALL, ■ Onehunga. T ~& H E N W O O D, BUTCHER, ' Onehunga. J£ s¥cFo!iTe~¥To¥, I MALTSTKRa, BREWERS, ANP BOTTLERS, [ GREAT NORTHERN BREWERY, ! AUCKLAND. "D> P. • W E B" S T E R, •*-*>* WHOr.HRALV AND KKTAIL SADDLES AWD HARiSfiSS M»KKK, 133, Quni'.N-sTaEKT. Auckland, (Next the Union Bank) Tames caTer, senr., ** commission agent, a collector of rents and debts. Office : High-street, Corner of Vulcan Lane. [A OARD.J QAMUEL WELLS ~ House. Land, and Commission Agent, Collector of Rents, Debts, Highway Kates, Jtc. Loans arranged. Office:—l 29, Queen-street (three doors below the Union Bank ),j T C R A T G, *.t • Forwarding Agent, "Wholesale and Retail Coal and Firewood Mi Tenant, &c. On Sa!c-Newcastle and Wangarei "Coal, Ti-tree Firewood (cut, and uncut), Tanks. Charcoul, Ballast, Hobait Town Palings. Sacks for sale. *• Fort-street, Auckland. goXMisits ! M>sEb! BONJ*S! Bought In any Quantises FOR CASH at tbe Free man's Bay Bone Mills, and at No 8, Lower Queen street, by J. & J. SOPPET. JAMES H E D L E V, mount eden Junction Gpoobry 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. Tf B. W. UODH AM. ~ lowth¥r~bazaar, 25 8, Qtjeen-street, Opposite the Market, TOYS, STATIONERY, FANCY GOODS, ETC. 'io<ra<i crass aßvraonv SiKi^ggg saaas gnoA Ana. 244, QUEEN-STREET. Alwayß in Stock—Best brands Gunpowder, Ac. Blasting Powder, and Fuze, shooting and Fishing Tackle. ROGERS BROTHERS, 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. At AND W. CRAIG. HOUSE AND SHIP PLUMBERS, Have Removed their Place of Business from Lower Queen-street, to NEXT DOOR TO NEW ZEALAND HERALD OFFICE, WYNDHAM-STBEET. I S H E R AND CO., Wholesale, Shipping, and Family Butcher, Queen-street, corner oi lJurham-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. - T A MITS B~TJ TCH ER, «l CARTER, CONTRACTOR, &c. Goods Cleared and Delivered from Ships side on BHOB.TKST NOTICE. BALLAST SUPPLIED. Newcastle and Bat ov Island Coals. Also. FiBEWOOP, cut or nncnt. at REASONABLE RATES. Q N■ S -A L E. Portland Cement (now landing)—3oo casks White's and other brands And all kinds of Builder's Materials. KEANE & JEtfKINSON, Victoria-street East. JO S BO RN E & CO., • WOOL STAPLERS & BROKERS, Fort-street, Auckland. Are Wool and Skin Buyers. They are also prepared to make liberal advances on Wool consigned to them, ana which they will ware house and ship on the most favourable terms to their customers. , All Wools classified if requmd. *!* Reference : National Bank of New Zealand. TtTb wana ng 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 tr Copies may be procured at the Evening Stab office, where also advertisements will be received. HENARE IOMOANA, • Proprietor. WE. HAYWARD'S . CHEAP BEDDING FURNITURE, & FUNERAL FUENISEING HOUSE, V N H . M- » P I T > (Next to Queen-street Comer). Residence and Shop, corner of Pitt andiQrey streets. J & T SOPPET, Freeman's Bay Steam Mills, AND NO 8, LOWER QU^E EN-STREET, Wharf, Auckland. ONEHUNGA AND AUCKLAND LINE OF COACHES. T I MflE TABLE. Leave Onehunga- Leave Auckland -8 a m. •*■" a.m. 9 a m. .12 uoon 5 ■Satuj:4» flights. *- '" 11.80 p.m.



Bnsineas Cards. [Established 18G0.J GEORGE DICKSON, Jun., BREAD AND BISCUIT BAKER, TOP 01' HOBSON-STREET. Wedding and Christening Cakes made to order. A 11 kinds of Fancy Goods always on hand. Families waited on Daily. tW Bhi i» p ing Supplied. Wl L L lAMBI'KOH, BOOTMAKER, OTAHUHU, (Next to the Cbiterion Hotel). Every description of Boots and Shoes made to order. English and Colonial Goods always on hand. All Repairs promptly executed. 1 C 0 6 X, W . PARNELL PORK BUTCHERY. Poultry always on hand. [ Highest price given for home dairy-fed Pork. Sinoied Tongues and Home-cured Bacon at lowest reasonable price. I~? LW I N B. DI CKSO.N, _J LICENSED LAND BROKER, Under the Land Transfer (Torrens') Act, 1870, DRAUGHTSMAN, ILLUMINATOR, HERALD PAINTER, ETC. Loans negotiated on approved security. General Agency Business transacted for Country Settlers. Agent for Mutual Life Association of Australia. 43, Insurance Buildings, Auckland . ALFEED A L E V, (From Messrs. Ridley & Sons, London), PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLEE, *c, OrPOSITK THE NEW MARKET, QUEEN-STREET, Auckland. pHARLEB. GOODW ILL, KJ WHEELWRIGHT, AND AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENT MAKER, Otahuhu. Spring Carts, Wagons, &o , made and repaired on the premises. Goods forwarded per Train to tlie Watltato. KEESI NG BITOTJiERS, PLUMBERS, ZINC AND TINPLATE WORKERS Pumps, T.mlts, Steam ami Water Pipes Fitted. General Jobbing Work executed on the Shortest JNotico. ADJOINING RAILWAY T MART, Queen-street, Onehtmga. D W ARD HODGSON, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL FIREWOOD MERCHANT, Breakwater and at Mechanics' Bay. N.B. —The cutter ' Tay' leaves Mechanics' Bay Wharf, carrying passengers and cargo to Waihefee, at lowest rates Boat loads of Firewood delivered to any part of Auckland. COOK'S 'BUSSES • leave Ccorabes' quarter to and a quarter-past every hour for Newmarket Kpßom— 8. quarter to 11. 2, and 5. . Grafton Road—Every hour. CARRIAGES, BUGGIES, HANSOMS, ETC., ALWAYS ON HIRE LJAYJJE ISLANDS COAL YARD", JL> BREAKWATER ROAD. BAY OF ISLANDS AND NEWCASTLE COAL ON SALE. Office: 7, Queen-street. HENRY GILFILLAN, Agent. THOMAS JOHNSTON, SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKEK, Wholesale and Retail, Otahuhu. N.B.—Waikato settlers can send orders by Post or Telegraph, the same will be carefully executed, and the goods forwarded by the first train. w il skin ncr, BUILDER, CAKPENTER AND JOINEK, VULCAN LANE. All Branches of the Building Trade executed by Experienced Workmen. Shop Fronts, Office Fittings, &c, &c. MR PAULDEK, 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 deshing 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. HHHE Undersigned are Cash Pur X CHASBEs of HIDES, SHEEPSKI>S, WOOL, TALLOW, &c, &c, at highest market rates, in any quantity. Consignors direct will have prompt and immediate cash remittances returned at satisfactory rates. IRELAND BROS., Tanners and Leather Mantxfactttrers, ArroXLA uro OMCEOIATHIC DISPENSARY 44, BHORTLAND-STREET, A few doors above the Post Office (same side). MR. GARR IC K. HOM<EOPATHIC AND GALVANIC TREATMENT. Hotjbs of Consultation :—From 10 o'c-lock in the forenoon till 2 o'clock; From 6 till 8 in the evening. Homoeopathic Medicines and Magnet® Electrio Machinery. ILLIAM HODGSON, COAL & FIREWOOD MERCHANT, Pabnell. W" Firewood Yard : Mechanics' Bay Wbarf. ___% A large stock always on band. Posts and Rails supplied to order. Carting done at moderate charges. rMTY BAKERY AND STEAM BISCUIT MANUFACTORY, HOBSON-STREET. *»* Iceing and Ground Sugak always on Hand. *»* w. c. waddell. "[^"otice of removal. paperhangingToil, 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. 53, Queen-street. T3IEMINGHAM PORK PIE X> 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 thiß 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 8 T I. S T R Y. MR. T. TEA FFO RD, surgeon dentist, Wakepield-strbet. Artificial Teeth, from Ore to a Full Set, in Gold or Vulcanite. ON.6Y TO JJE >iD on first-class freehold security, low rates of interest.— R. O. Dyer, Shortland-stree ONEY TO LiiND in large or •mall nuni, at very low rate of Interest.— Apply to MtLAlaLUf.LßoJicitoff, Hfeb-strest, L



Business Cards. THOMAS JENKINS, LICENSED CUSTOMS, SHIPPING, AND FOR WARDING AGENT, OVERLAND MAIL EXPRESS OFFICE, Fort-street, Auckland. ytf » a v i s, PHOTOGRAPHER, Watkbloo Quadrant. IOHNSO P P E T, tl house; land, AX!) GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, NO. 8, QItBEN-STIIEET. Agent for Mr. C. G. Quick's Walknto Parcels Delivery August 5, 1575. J^ O T I 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. IVTEWMARKET APOTHECARIES .JL™ HALL. JAMES TAITE, Chemist, L.P.S., Groat Britain. Attendance day and night Painless Dentistry. Teeth carefully extracted. Coimtry orders will meet with immodiate attention and be forwarded per train or carrier. W" J. WAT TS, photographer, Qttekn-street, Onkhunga. ILL! A M STIVERS, MARINE SURVEYOR, Shipping, Custom, and Commission Agent, Wharf, Onehunga. S3?" Goods forwarded to all Ports of Now Zealand A. PATTERSON, FAMILY GROCER AND CORN DEALER, Pbincks-stkeet, Onkhdnga. Has on Sale— Chaff, £0 TP ton ; 7/ $ cwt. Hay and Straw Firewood (cut and uncut) Shingles. E. GATLAND'S a TOY BAZAAR AND FANCY REPOBITOKY, Karangahapo 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. ~P VA N S & McDERMOTT'S PHOTOGRAPHIC ESTABLISHMENT, 194, QtJEEN -STREET, Auckland, Between Mr. Edson's, Chemist, and the Auckland Savings Bank, and opposite the Albert Hotel. [ESTABLISHED 11 YEARS.] WB E A L, • NEW and SECOND-HAND CLOTHIER aND GENERAL DBALER, WEIAESLEY-STREET, BAST. Clothing bought, sold, and exchanged. N. B.—Arrangement can be made for the Purchase of Clothing at private houses PRILLIPPS 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 Sashes, Doors, &c. Glass cut to size, and carefully packed. 95 and 97, Queen-street iFo H N R, R ANDERSON tl AUCTIONEER, Mining, Estai Commission and Agent, Holds regular w E ■'j sales of Produce and othe Goods. Consignn: tttfor 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 Goldfleld. Offices and Auction Rooms : Kapanga, Coromandel. p A S H PRICES. The Celebrated Craiglee Jams reduced to lOd $? tin Kerosene, 9d $ quart, 10s per 4-gallon tin. Hobart Town Marmalade, 8% R> 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-street. T^ALLWELL'S CARMINATIVE _T 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 Gd, and is Gd each ly S. FALLWSSLL, Chemist, Otaßuhu and Papakura. FALLWELL'S WORM POWDERS.— A Medicine of singular and undoubted efficiency when employed for the Removal of Worms either in Children or Adults.— Packets at Is Gd, is Gd, andl3 &d each. Agents : Hamilton Bros., 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. rpHE QUICKEST, SUREST, AND J. SAFEST WAY OF GETTING BID OF A. COLD IS BY THE FREE USE OF THB CELE BRATED Dr. Coffin's COMPOSITION POWDER To be obtained in carefully secured Packages at Is 6d each, or otherwise, AT THE BOTANIC PHARMACY, VICTORIA-STREET, AUCKLAND. *&~ Agents -wanted in Town or Country. AP 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 Bootmaking. 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 likaly to go with his boots on. Now if you've a Corn on your Toe i That hurts you wherever you go, And how to get rid on't don't know, Just cell at HEMUS'S, he, having studied the ". Anti -1 Corn Laws," "will be able to furnish you with the beßt i 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,, ! Men's, Women's, and Children's English|and Colonial made Boots and Shoes.in New Zealand ! EEMEMBER THE MARKET CORNER.



Kerosene. OLEOPHENE BRILLIANT OIL Is now universally recognized as the bo3t Burning OH which can be made. Recommended by the Fire Insurance Companies for Safety, and by all con sumeiii for the Brilliancy < t its Light. In purchas ing this Oil the buyer insures himself anA .his pro perty against all chance of a Kerosene aecMent. i Ask for OOKOPHKKE BKIIXIAKT OlL.and takt>no ', other. DIPLOMA of MERIT received from the Vienna Exposition for Cans of various Tops and Oils. ' OLEOPHENi: BEILLIAN11 OIL is invaluable to ■ those who read or sew In the evening, as it gives a stronger light than gas, while much lens fatiguing to the eyes. _____ I SUPERIOR TO DEVOE'S, AS IT STANDS A HIGHER TEST. To GROCERS & DEALERS. OS » O Wo ©o rJI P£j 0 " EH fl ° 3 & ° *£ I ° -« I - « h- "3 B a BH& i » SH g ° B*° 3 M a&a 1 H _ - M S-" 2 ?H s H P 4 ■ h 5f H o w 2 Chief Hacbour Master's Office. jCucMand, 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 Eock 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' burning. I remain, Gentlemen, Tfours;truly, I. J. BURGESS, I ~.- 1 Chief Harbour Mutei, 1 Province of Auckland,



Miscellaneous. SADDLEKY! HARNESS! AKD STABLE EEQUISITES OE EVERY ! KIND. The Undersigned since liis Kemoval into bis New Brick Premises (ooposite Lewisson's, Jeweller?, has Greatly Reduced "the price cf every article of the ftbove. By importing his own Goods direct from the best English Manufacturers he is enabled to charge much lower prices for everything (whether English or own make), thaa aoy other Boose in the trade. Hiding caddies ;Genfs and Jioj s), very siroig, with best bar plated trees, complete. 70s ; Spring Cart Harness (my own make, strong and durablo), from £6 15s; Hpcini? Cart Harness (English make), strong and ourable from £6 50s ; Buggy Harness, beat English -ilver on German Silver Mounted, with Silver plated all over Hames, £10 10s; Buggy Harnesß, my own matee, Silver on German Silver Mounted, from £10 10s ; Pair Horse Harness, best English Silver on German Silver, mounted, from £18 ; Dray Barn ess, strong and durable from £t>, 10s ; Spring Cart Collars, from 15s ; Spurs, complete i with straps, from 3s 6d per pair ; BriOles. fis; Girths 3s pair ; Dandy Brush- o. from Is 6d ; Leggings, 3s Cd ; i i'tock Thongs, 12ft, 9s 6d ; Whips at wholesale prices ; Thong?, from 9d. Kvery description cf Harness, Pack Saddles, Collars, &c, made on the premises by experienced workmen on tho shortest notice. Repairs executed promptly and at reasonable rates I c ole agent for Eiliman'3 Celebrated Royal Embroca tion for Horses, Cattle, Sheep. Dogs, &c. I The Trade liberally dealt with, W. S. JONES, WHOLESALE ASD RETAIL SADDLER, HAR NESS MAKER, & IMP>U\TBB, 129, Queen-street, opposite Lewisson, Jeweller. J~~lj s~t "o~~p~e~n~e d AT OUB NEW OIL, COLOUR, « GLASS WAREHOUSE, 95 and 97, QUEEN-STREET. EX DTTNEDIN, SHOOTING STAR, AND EMILY MCLAREN. — 500 PACKAGES OF P APERH AN GINGS, WHITE LEAD, PAIN IS, OILS, COLOURS, VARNISHES, AND STTNDRIKS, PLATE, SHEET, AND ORJNAMENTAL WINDOW GLASS, GLASS SHADES, SCRIM, HESSIAN, CALICO, & TACKS, GILT MOULDINGS, ENGRAVINGS, CHROMOS, AND OLEOGRAPHS W. PHILLTPPS & SON. Xf DWAft 13 W AYT E, Has now received the WHOLE OF HIS SHIPMENTS MAGAZINES FOR 1874, Comprising— All the Year Round, 1874 Cassell's Magazine, 1874 Chamber's Journal, 1874 Family Herald, 1874 Gi.od V/ords. 1874 Good Words for the Young, 1874 Lefsnre Hour, 1874 LoD'.ion Journal, 1874 Once a Week, 1874 Sunday at Home, 1874 Sunday Magazine, 1874 Band of Hope. 1874 British Workman, 1874 ( hatterbox, 1874 Childrens Friend, 1874 Chilarens Prize, 1874 Child's Companion, 1874 Cottager and Artisan, 1874 Good Words for Young, 1874 3 nfant's Magazi&e, ls>74 Kinci Words, 1874 Sunshine, 1874, &c. &C. And Is now offering them at REDUCED RATES. EDWARD WATTjfi, IMPORTER OF BOOKS, 100, QUEEN-STREET. T> O O T S! BOOTS! 1 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 public as follows: — Ladies' Superior Kid Boots, 5/6 to 6/6 Children's Boots. 1/6 to 2/6 d Men s Elastic-side Eoots, 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 E, (Late of West End, London). VICTORIA-STREET, Holland & Butler's). OOTS ! 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. McPHERSON'S, Karangahape Road, j?i ewton. _ , T^-ELSON-STREET. FOR SALE—Freehold Allotment and Three Cottages, all in good order, and well let. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON. Land Agents, Fort-street. FOB *ALE, (cheap), a large lot of SpleDdid Ccats, Trowsers and Vests will be sold at a very low price To-night! To-night! at The Pantheon, 198 Queen-street, next Edson's, Chemist. O 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 wljich is an Orchard in full Also at EUerslie, within five minutes walk of the Railway Station, a wellibuilt 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 AS HTON & SONS, No. 8 New Zealand Insurance Buildinga. L~ IS A T O N • HAS ON SALE— 60 '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, and 60s. A SETTEFEK T, CABINETMAKER, (BY APPOINTMENT TO HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS THE DUKE OT1 EDINBURGH), ELL.IOTT-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. NO 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 -n. for Mercer, arriving in time for the last train Auckland. Parcels booked at John Soppett's, No. 8, Queen-street, will be forwarded to all parts of the Waikato. Freight must be paid before leaving the office. We do not hold ourselves responsible for tarcels valued over £5. C. G. QUICK, I . Proprietor, JOHN SOPPET, ' Agent for Auckland,



Drapery -VT O W OPENED ■I.^l AND INCI/ODEra IN PRESENT SALE, A. Very Han&somo 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 Bobes and Frocks Ladies' & Children's 'Underclothing > and complete outfits, all at B-A.JLi.EI PBIOE ! g. & J. £■ VAI LE, 130 & 132, Q CTEEN -STBiBBT. "DOOTS! BOOTS!! BOOTS 11,1 WILKINS & 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. * a * NOTE THE PRICES. * # * Men's Elastic Sides, from \ ■ Ma^e to order on 16/ to 20/ \ Premises. Men's Bluchers, 10/6. ) ENGLISH STOCK: Women's Kid Boots from*/. 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. ■DOOT ! BOOTS! BOOTS! A CHEAP SALE NOW ON AT STEPHENS & CARTER'S, 136, QUEBN-STREBT. Having a large overstock of BOOTS and SHOES, the are determined to effect a CLEARANCE SALE, AT ENORMOUS REDUCTIONS, i REGARDLESS TO COST. Cheap Line of Ladies' Boots 2 Cheai, Line of Gents' Calf, E. S. ..............9/ Cheap Line of Children's, from ...'.. .2/6 Cheap Line of Slippers ••••5V V The Sale is a Genuine One, and will Contton for ONE MONTH ONLY. W Note the Address— . . I STEPHENS & CARTER, 1 BOOTMAKERS, 136, Quetn-street. -gXCHANGE gO TEL QUEEN-STREET. The undersigned having purchased the above we known Hotel, desires to inform his friendß and the public generally that he intends to keep only the very best of WINES, SPIRITS, BEERS, CORDIALS, &o. EVERY ACCOMMODATION TOR TRAVELLERS. SPORTING MEN Can here obtain the very latest information respecting Racing and other Sports in New Zealand and the Australasian Colonies. THE BILLIARD ROOM Will be Refitted, and Lovers of this truly Noble Game will receive every attention. The Latest numbers of the Australasian, Town and Country, Sporting and Dramatic, BelVs Life, Punch, i and daily papers always on file. JOSEPH ELLIS, Propribtor. -SF~ O ~T 1 C~ E. TO BUILDERS, CONTRACTORS, & OTHERS. TIMBER! BRICKS! TIMBER I The undersigned as Agents for WAIKA.WATT SAWMILL , TAIRUA SAWMILL • j- L. HARKER'S PATENT BMCK KILN, ME CHaNIC'S BAY aie prepared to receive and execute order* la con ectioa with above. '■-;.-.* GOMBES & DALDY, 27, QtJMN-SXJUKEX ,