The Evening Star.

Vol. W-JSlo. 1,720. j

Auckland, NX, MONDAT, ACJGUS'T 23, 1875

[Price : ONE PENNY.



J j^ MaillineTSrc ! I PACIFIC. THE AUSTRALASIAN STEAM NAVIGATION ( TIME TABLE BETWEEX Australia, New Zealand, & Calipori The vessels of the Company leave Auckland, ca and return from San Francisco LEAVES At:CKI_AXB. LEAVES SAN FR^VCiqr .City of Melbourne Spt. 3'Mikado .7 'Am Maegregor Oct, i Cyphrenes'.'.'.".'.'.'.Sept lkado Oct. 29 City of Melbourne Oct .... _ _ Maegregor Nov A train lea%'es San Francisco for New York d ■with branch lines through the States; and nowe steamers leave the latter city daily for En-iand t affording a speedy and enjoyable trip to Europe ' Passengers and cargo booked to Honolulu and J^ancisco. Early application is necessary to secure passages For all further particulars apply to JOHN REID, Agent for A.S.N. Company, Commerce-st., Aucklanc i • l*k||v a^mTS^ -'*-*' STEAM COMMUNICATI T^Pjia^" BETWEEN AUCKLAND, SYDNI 'Sem.l.'Al.D MELBOURNE. The fast and favourite s.s. HERO, Captain Logan, may be expected here a°ain abi the 2nd of September. She will leave for Sydney and Melbourne th_ days after arrival. . For freight or passage apply to CRUICK SHANK & CO., 16, Queen-st..-eet, Auckland, ' ,jems. August 6, 1875. «3Jb<s<* "l?OR" taeanal fW^k h%■. -*- NKLSON, PICTON. WE jlfflfflpfoif*1' LINGTON, LYTTELTON, AN ____5.-»f)Sfe^ OTAGO. [Booking hrough to Melbourne, Greymouth, and Hokitika.] MONBAY, 30th AUGUST. The Union Steam Shipi^ing Company's'magnificei newStijamer • . ■ HAWEA, Capta'm Wheeler, will leave the Maimkau on ■MOJ DAY, the 30th instant. For freight or passage apply to • HENDERSON & MaCPARLANE, ___ J 1 . 25, Queen-street. _d%SL MEW ZEAL AN I A %_o^_v STEAM SHIPPING COW 3Bl!ilß\ffliSg^ pany (limitbd.) Foe New Pltmouth, Nelson, Picton, Welling ton, Lyttelton, and Otago; transhipping a Wellington for Wanganui, Napieb, and Povekt Bay ; and at Nelson for Westpobt, Greymoijtb and Hokitika. [Passengers Booked Through to Melboetonk.] The s.s. LAD3?EIED Will leave Onehunga Wharf en or about WEDNES DAY, the Ist September. For freight or passage apply to W. F. WHEELER, Auckland. „ , 0r ' A- BARNES, Onehunga. Offices: Hobson's Buildings, Shortland-street. I "VIEW ZEALAND STEAM SHIPPING JLI COMPANY (LIMITED). ■ NOTICE TO PASSENGERS. M *L aft. , THROUGH Passengers travelling 3r__YY' y Company will for the future AM^JlVffl^^be allowed to remain at intermediate TMSffljuMM p.ortSj Proceeding by following Pw. S. LEDGER, , Manager. "VrEW ZEALAND SHIPPNG COMPANY. i___\fg___l FOR LONDON DIRECT. The Al barque ROBINA DUNLOP, 403 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 BATOER, Agent New Zealand Shipping Co. (Limited). JjiOß L E V UKA . PROSPECTOR Captain Duncan, will leave for the above port on or about WEDNESD V, the 25th instant. Has excellent accommodation for Passengers. For freight or passage apply to ALFRED BUOKLAND. I^A^. JpOK LEVLTKA, EIJJ. The a-s's- barqoentine EMU Will leave as above on WEDNESDAY next, the 25th I instant. ' For freight or passage apply to I STONE BROS. fc-x HOIUNGA. 'tffiqlKsS, The Schooner «ift_» ONWARD Will sail as above on MONDAY next, 23rd instant. For freight, &c., apply to , M. NICCOL. Meteoaiulisd. ■ O N SALE, 1500 SACKS HEAVY PEED AND OTHER OATS. 5 TONS ANDERSON AND MOWATS' KAKANUI OATMEAL. 3 TONS DUNCAN'S OTAGO OAT MEAL, i 70 TONS BAKER'S EINEST PLOUR, I, in sacks. 5 » ~ in 50's 4; 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 HALP-CHESTS AND BOXES BOOTS, SHOES, AND LEATHER SHEATHING AND ROOPING PELT NON-CONDUCTING HAIR FELT. |T. H. HAL L & CO , Wyndham-street. ■ O N ~^ £ i I .k gives \ Ex Bi_n an oi d xr, @ Hobart Town, 200 <«i«iinM in TOB llbttaß 10 be effecteu Tars 30 ;;vbusiness^ ag^ts 111 „ jams, Itt, tins, square ■ 20 " " » 2 „ „ 28 „ „ n 8 __ n ~ ':._& 80 » » TartFruitß. G. W. BINNEY.



1 Basteess Oxs&a. sss! j c~T~~r s~~~o~ ,„„„ . Ho™°_ a«d Land Agent, Rent and collector, Stichbury's Buildings, Queen-street. 30.-s f^^~o~R~O~¥~A X E R o« . FREEMAN'S BAY cOAP AKD CANDLE WOEKS. STA. - Cg" Cash Buyer of Tallow. I/I/"' A RNOCK BEOTHEI lling l> v SOAP & CANDLE MANUFACTURE! '> as | Richmond, Cox's O'ekitii:. I 'Office — Durham -street. Auckland. :%6 M x s s" N oTTirir ;. 13 j "*"°L _ TEACHER OF MUSIC, ,ii j Waterloo Quadrant. • 3 , Opposite Government House rfui'^HA R L E^~3~tTcT Ama j\J BOOTMAKER (Sewn or Pfgged) San QUEEN-STREET, Onehunga. yp m R. WILLS, BOOTMAKE L OPPOSITE. CHCRAL HALL, . ON EHCNGi, ! T B« IT~E~~N~W O O ON i v • 3Y, ' BUTCHER, oNen v N G a | JJ^ ITITO~MBE~ & SO. MALTWHrES, BEBWBTW. AND POTTLEI »t 1 GRS AT NORTHERN BREWERY,' ree j __ AUCKLAND. )T» E; W E~B~S~T~E~3 . j &ADDL)v.t A>D ITARj.iiKt.S MAKKB > lii-J, QO.>_.<N-ST_U___T. /.UCKLAKD, __. j (Next the Union Bank) I, JAM E S CATER, Seni L- j w COMMISSION AGENT, I A COLLECTOR OP BENTS AND DEBTS. i Office : High-street, Corner of Vulcan Lane. _. Fa card j SAMUEL W ELL at *-* House Land, and Commission Agent, Collects of Rents, Debts, Highway Rates, he. Leans arranged. Office :-129, Queen-street (three doors below tl n- Uni'-in Bank ); T c R AT~T g V * . I'f»rwr<litig Agent, Wholesale and Retail Co: and 1 irewocd Merchant, Sc. - On Sale-Newcastle and Wangarei Coal, T/-tn 3 Firewcod (cut and uncut), Tanks, Charcoal, Ballas _ Hobart Town Palings. Sacks for sale L" , Fort-street, Auckland. X jgoajss s bones, ioiis X _ Rought in any Quantities FOR G& SH at the Frei mans Lay Bone Mills, and at No 8, Lower Queer 1 street, by . J. & J. SOPPET. TAM E S H: E D L E V " ' MOUNT 'EDEN Junction Gbocbry Store. . New and Superior Groceries sold at the lowest Towj prices. Families waited upon for orders. Goods delivered in any part of the country. JT & W 0 O D H A M I LOWTHER BAZAAR, 25 8, QUEEN-STREET, Opposite the Market, TOYS, STATIONERY, FANCY GOODS, ETO. , >aj;a-u3anb 's.otuoh •__ ig -__, ojisoddQ j 'iOdaa aaas aNviaonv g«KriA\ggg -g sagas gnoA Anfl[ J^ EVI TT, GUN-MAKES 244, QUEEN-STREET. , Always in Stock-Best brands Gunpowder, &c Blasting Pow<!er, and Fuze, Shooting and Fishing Tackle. OGEES BROTHERS', CABINETMAKERS AND UPHOLSTERERS, i Victoria-street, Opposite ihe Empire Hotel. Every description of work in connection with the above trade executed with economy and despatch. Suites supplied at various prices. A A N D W. CRAIG. A _..>..,«. HOUSE AND SHIP PLUMBERS, Have Removed their Place of Business from Lower Queen-street, to r , I NEXT DOOR TO NEW ZEALAND HERALD OFFICE, WYiNDHAM-YLRFET. FISHER AND CO., Wholesale, Shipping, and Family Butcher, Queen-street, coiner of lurliam-street, Auckland. Poultry of all kinds dressed to order. Prime Smoked ToDgnes, Home-cured Lacon. Corned Beef on sale in laige 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. TA M E~S M"T CHER, «l CARTER, CONTRACTOR, *c. Goods Cleared and Delivered from Ships' side on SHORTKST NOTICE. BALLAST SUPPLIED. Newcastle and Bay oe Islakd Coals. Also. Firswoop. cut or ttnent, at REASONABLE RATES. Q N S A l Id. Portland Cement* (now landing)—3oo casks White's anc; other brands And all kinds of Builder's Materials. KEANE & JENKINSON, Victoria- street East. 0 s B O B N E ~&T 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 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. IJI B WANA NQ A. Messrs. Ri^d & Brett have been appointed agents for the above Maori newspaper, published at Napier, which has a large circulation through all native dis tricts. Copies may be procured at the Evening Star office, where also advertisements will be received. HENARE TOMOANA, Proprietor. WR. HiYWAED'S • CHEAP BEDDING FURNITURE, & FUNERAL FURNISHING .1 OUSE, \ V N D H A M- 8 2; j T, (Next to Queen-street Corner). Residence and Shop, corner of Pitt and^Grey streets. T & J. S 0 P P E T, Freeman's Bay Steam Mills, AS9D NO 8, LOWER Q U£E E N-STREET, WITAKE. AUCKLAND. ONEHUNGA AND AUCKLAND LINE OF COACHES. T I MgE TABLE. Leave Onehunga— Leave Auckland— 8 a.m. 10 a.m. 9 a.m. 12 noon. 10.30 a.m. 2.30 p.m. 12 p.m. 4 p.m. 12 p.m. 5 p.m." 4 p.ra. 6 p.m. L Satxu:d» nights. 11.30 p.m.



"^UHirma Cards. __~ } [Established 1800 ] Debt OEOEGE DICKSON, Jun., V-" BREAD AND BISCUIT BAKER, TOP OF HOBSON-STREET. fe, Wedding and Christening Cakes made to order. Ail kinds ol Fancy Goods always on Land Families waited on Daily. *^ Shipping Srppi ie ». ]$> WILL IA M BIK CH, "' VV BOOTMAKER, OTAHUHU (Next to the Cbiteiuon Hotel). £T Every description of Boots and Shoes inada to order | English and Colonial Goods always on hand All Repairs promptly executed. - J C ° O K,| c» W , PARNELL PORK BUTCHERY. "? | _~ > Poultry always on hand. i J Highest price given for home dairy-fed Pork. ,o Smoked Tongues and Home-cured Bacon at" lowest '-"> reasonable price. J? lwin b.~dTckson~ —. JIJ LICENSED LAND BROKER, D Under the Land Transfer (Ton-ens') Act, 1870, ' DRAUGHTSMAN, ILLUMINATOR, HERALD PAINTER, ETC. Loans negotiated on approved security. General Agency Business transacted for Country vr .Settlers. Agent for Mutual Life ' Association of Australia. ? g ( 43, Insurance _____________ Auckland. ''' A LF B, E~~D ALB Y> - (From Messrs. Ridl< y & Son?, London), ' PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLEE, &c, OPPOSITE THE NEW -MARKET, QUEEN-STREET, , Auckland. CH AE.L E S G- O ODWILL. WHEELWRIGHT, AM) AGEICUI/TORAL IMPLEMENT MAKER, Otalmlm. Spring Carts, Wagons, frc , made and repaired on the premises. Gcods forwarded per Train g to the Wailiato. 3 r 17" E ESIN6 B ROT HERS, -B-^- PLUMBERS, , c ZTNC AND TINPLATE WOBKER3 - Pumps, Trxnks, Steam and Water Pipes Fitted. r, General Jobbing Weil; executed on the al Shortest JNotico. ;e ADJOINING RAILWAY T MART, t_ I Qneen-Btreet, Onehunga. ED W ARD HODGSON, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL FIREWOOD f MERCHANT, Breakwater and at Mechanics' Bay. l- N.B.—The cutter ' T..y' leaves Mechanics' Bay Wharf, carrying passengers and cargo to Waiheke, at lowest rates Boat loads of Firewood delivered to any part of A uckiand. GO 0 0 K7^ 'BUSSES • leave Cootnbuß' quarter to and a quarter-past every hour for .Newmarket a Epsom— 8, quarter to 11. 2, and 5. Grafton Road—Every hour. CARRIAGES, BUGGIES, HANSOMS, ETC., ALWAYS • ON HIRE J>AY OF ISLANDS COAL YAJZD, J__J BREAKWATER ROAD. I BAY OP ISLANDS AKD NEWCASTLE COAL ON SAIE. Office: 7, Quepn-street. HENRY GILFILLAN, Agent. THOMAS JOHNS TON, SADDLER AND. HARNESS MAKER, Wholesale and Retail, Otahuhu. N.B.—Waikato settler., nan Fend orders by Post or Telegraph, the same will be carefully executed, and the goods forwarded by the first train. W H. SKIN NE R, BUILDER, CARPENTER AND JOJNEE, VULCAN LANE. All Branches of the Building Trade executed by Experienced Workmen. Shop Fronts, Office Fittings. &c, &c. i 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 defining to have the said places attended to, either -weekly, fortnightly, or oti erwise can have the same done by leaving a notice, citln r verbal or written, with the Inspector of Nuisances, City Council Office, Queen-street. HPHE Undersigned are Cash Pur JL chasers of HIDEb, SEEEPSKLNS, 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 Manufacturers, AUCKLAND OMCEOIATHIC DISPENSARY 44, SHORTLAND-STREET, A few doors above the Post Office (same side). MR. GARRICK. HOMOEOPATHIC AND GALVANIC TREATMENT. Hotjes of Consultation :—From 10 o'clock in the forenoon till 2 o'clock; From 6 till Bin the evening. Homoeopathic Medicines and Magneto Electric Machinery. ILLIAM HODGSON, COAL & FIREWOOD MERCHANT, Paknell.' BE-"" Firewood Yard : Mechanics' Bay Wharf. _^j A large stock always on hand. Posts and Rails supplied to order. Carting done at moderate charges. r^ITY BAKERY AND STEAM BISCUIT MANUFACTORY, HOBSON-STREET. * # * IOEOra and Ground Sugar always on Hand. *,* W. R. WADDELL. NOTICE OF REMOVAL. PAPERHANGING, OIL, 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. BIKMINGHAM POBK 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. *x* Orders by Coach or Carrier will meet with, prompt attention. TT| E N T I S" T B Y. MR. T. TRAFF OR D, surgeon dentist. "Wakefield-stkeet. Artificial Teeth, from One to a Full Set, in Gold or j Vulcanite. TMTONJEY iO _LE.iID on first-class I __LO. freehold security, low rates of interest.— j R. C. Dyer, Shortland-streo ! 1 ~hjs ONISY TO Li.ND in large or , Jj&JL small rami, at very low rate of interest.— Apply to Mr lalahley.. (Solicitor, Bicab-ttixeoi. I



—- i^_l__ _^ ■'-■'■ »ln_ __ Business Cards. THOMAS JENKINS, LICENSED CUSTOMS, SHIPPING, AND FORWARDING AGENT, OVERLAND MAIL EXPRESS OFFICE, Fort-street, Auckland. D A VI S, PHOTOGRAPHER, WAtkit Ii o o Quadrant. | 0 H N SO F% E T, W HOUSE, LAND, AND *- GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, NO. 8, Qin.EX-KTKI.KT. ' Agent for Mr. C. G. Quick's Waikato Pflinpjs Delivery August 5, 1875. N" ° <? ~^- T. B. CAMERON, Architect aid Enghsbk^, Corner of High-street nnrt Vuloan Lane, Is prepared to- supply Pla.is, Specifications, and correct Estimates for all ckisoupliou of llj-ii.lings on shortest notice. "^ TpWMARRET aTOTRECaIoES A- 1 HALL. JAMES TAITE, Chemist, L.P.S., GrfnTßritain. Attendance day and night Painless D_&_istry. Teeth carefully extracted. Country orders will meet with immodiatYpltention and be forwarded pf>r train or carrier. xtr J. W A T.& s, PHOTOGRAPHER, QIIEVN-STREET, OnEHUNGA.- WILLI AM STATER'S, marine surveyor, Shipping, Custom^ and Commission Agent, Wharf, Onehunga. Zr~r Goods forwarded tin all Ports of New Zealand TO" A. PATTERSON, FAMILY GROCER AND CORN DEALER, PniNOES-STBEBT, ONEHUNGA. * Has ox Sai_e— Chaff, ,-Gfl p ton ; 7/ V cwt. Hay and Straw (•'irewood (cut and uncut) Shingles. RE. GATLAND'S » TOY BAZAAR AND - . FANCY REPOSITORY, Karangahape Road, Newton. By a small outlay at the above, a great amount of domestic peaco may be secured. 3heap, amusing, and instructive Toys in endless variety. pi VANS & McDERMOTT'S PHOTOGRAPHIC ESTABLISHMENT, 194, Queen-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 DEALER, WELLESLEY-STREET EAST. Clothing bought, sold, and exchanged. N. B.—Arrangement'can be made for the Purchase )f Clothing at private houses PHILLIPPS AND SON, • OIL, COLOUR, and GLASS MERCHANTS, Importers of PapcrhanghiKs, Scrim, Paints, Oils, .Turpentine, Colours, Varnishes, French Polish, Gold Leaf, Artists' Colours and Brushes, Plate, Sheet, Jrown, Ornamental, and Photographic Glass, Picture I'Vanic and Tapestry Mouldings, Clock and Compass lllasses, Glazed Hashes, Doors, &c. Glass cut to size, and carefully packed. 95 and 97, Queen-street T0 HN R, eXFdEESON rJ» AUCTIONEER, lVlining, Estai Commission and Agent, Holds regulars 'kh sales of Produce and othe soods. Consign.! tit for sale stored free of charge Account sales prompt. Producers will find it to .heir advantage to consign fresh butter, eggs, &c,, lirect 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, 9>y_ lb tin f-ugar, Sugar (perfectly while), 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. 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 Qd, 2s Gd, and is 6d each by S. FALLWELL, Chemist, Otahuhu and Papakura. FALLWELL'S WORM POWDERS.— A Medicine of singular and undoubted efficiency when employed for the Removal of Worms either $n Children or Adultß.— Packets at Is Gd, 2s Gd, and As 6& each. Agents : Hamilton Bros., Queen-street. T. Clayton, Victoria-street. CL AB X E BSOTHEES. (LATE CROMBIE'S) ROY M 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. rf IHE QUICKEST, SUREST, AND X SAFEST WAY OF GETTING BID OF A COLD IS BY THE FREE USE OF THUI 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. 938~ Agents wanted in Town or Country. r\F 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 phis 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 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 ccII 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 Men's, Women's, and Children's Englishjand Colonial made Boots and Shoes_in_New Zealand !'•■"•. REMEMBER THE MARKET CORNER.



Kerosene. (;Bf lJiA).]ffS'-Ji.:.■ ■■ ■;V;|':-. '^. OLEOPHENE BRILLIANT OIL Is now universally recognized as the best Burning OU which can be made. Recommended by the Fire Insurance Companies for Safety, and by all con sumers for the Brilliancy t its Light. In purchas ing this Oil the buyer insures himself and his pro perly against all chance of a Kerosene accident. Ask for OLEOPHENE BRILLIANT OlL.and take no other. DIPLOMA of MERIT received from the Vienna Exposition for Cans of various Tops and Oils. OLEOPHE-iIE BBILLLfeNifc OIL 5a invaluable' to those who read o*w.«(W*L,_. evening, as it Rives a stronger ligp't'tian gas, .vhilo much less fatiguing to tli,<> eyes.^ — SUPERIOR TO DEVOE'S, AS IT STANDS A HIGHER TEST. . To GROCERS & DEALERS. o q m a ■-, H o J§ o_ o 4 m « D p °Bo | o * I o to- r 1 °. « 9 c °> i * -g ° S3 O M « c? a g to I » c Q 5 ob 3 . .. «-<2 5 ■ S <PS | H 6 s$ S P h 23 pq ° !W 2 4 < •_ to - ° r H « M 3D <l o ;■• ;►_ Chief Harebour Master's OiHce. 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 hours' burning. I remainj Gentlemen, Yours!tn_ly, I. J. BURGESS, Chief Harbour Muter. Provinoe of Auckland,



Miscellaneous. I SADDLEEY! HARNESS! STABLE REQUISITES OF£KVERY KIND. The Undersigned since his Removal into his New Brick Premises (opposite Lewiason's, Jeweller', has I Greatly Reduced the price of every article of the I above. By importing his own Goods direct from the j best English Manufacturers he is enabled to charge much lower prices for everything (whether English or own make), than auy other House in the trade. Biding Saddles (Gent's and Boy's), very strong, with best bar plated t.ees, completa, 70.< i; Spring C3rt Harness (my own make, strong and durable), from £6 15s; Spring Cart Harness (English make), strong aad durable from _SfS 10s : Buggy Harness, best I English <-ilver on German Silver Mounted, with Silver plated all over tfames, £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 j £18 ; Dray Harness, strorg and durablo from _£5, | 10s ; Spring Cart Collars, from 15s ; Spurs, complete ! with straps, from 3s Gd per pair; Bridles, Bs; Girths. 3s j pair ; Dandy Brush- s, fn m Is 6d ; Leggings, 3s fid ; I *tock Thongs, ]2ft, .is 6d ; Whips at.wholesale prices ; Thongs, from !)d. I.very description of Harness, Pack Saddles, Collars, &c, made on the premises by experienced workmen on tk« shortest notice. Repairs ex„cutci promt/.ly and at reasonable rates I 'ole agent for Eilira&n's Celebrated Royal Embroca- I tion for Horses, tattle, Sheep, Logs, &c. The Trade liberally dealt with, W. S. JONES, WHOLES4LB AND RETAIL SaDDLER, HAR NESS MAKER, •_ IMPORTER. 129, Queen-street, opposite Lywisson, jeweller. T IT S~T OPE N E D AT oun NEW OIL, COLOUR, ft GLASS WA REHOUSE, 95 and 07, QUEEN-STREET. I EX DUNEDIN, SHOOTING STAR, AND EMILY MCLAREN.— 500 PACKAGES OF PAPERHAKGINGS, WHITE LEAD, PAINTS, OILS, COLOURS, VARNISHES, AND SUNDRIK-, PLATE, SHEfiT, AND ORNAMENTAL WINDOW GLASS, GLASS SHADES, SCRIM, HESSIAN, CALICO, & TACKS, GILT MOULDINGS, ENGRAVING-., CHROMOS, AND OLEOGRAPHS , W. PHILLIPPS & SON. T> O O T S! BOOTS! B. CROCKER VICTOBIA -STBEET, (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 i_/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. O R OC X E B, (Late of West End, London), VICTORIA-STREET, (Opposite Holland & Butler's). BOOTS! BOOTS! —Ladies' Kid —Booii»-<iMjwi_}, 4s 6d T —b fid. 6s (id A new and superior Stock of Boots and Shoes at eqnanylciw prices, at D. MCPHERSON'S, Karangahape Road, I .Newton. ( - "VTELSON-STREET. ] FOR SALE—Freehold Allotment and Three Cottages, all in good order, and well let. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON. i, Land Agents, Fort-street. O~K SALE—At the Market a House : — For Sale, at Mount Albert, 15 acres of very choice Volcanic Land, fenced with a stone wall, delightfully situated on a good road, free of tolls, and command- s. ing a magnificent view. The abovf-men .oned valu able property is immediately opposite to Captain R. D. James' far-lamed Orchard and vineries, and ■, adjoins the well-known Market Gardens of Messrs. Turk and Sons. Terms : All or any _ art of the pur- j 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 I may remain on mortgage at S % for 2 years. For Sale, in the fine Farming District of the Tamaki, 120 acres of Rich Volcanic Land, fenced with thorn hedges, stone walls, and post and rails, all laid down in grass, irontage to a navigable creek, and 9 adjoining some of the very best farms in the district. There 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. ggrLand and Property Sale by Auction Monthly. R. C. GREENWOOD, AUCTIONEER, HOUSE, LAND. AND GENERAL commission agent, Market House. j FOR ■-'ALE, (cheap), a large lot of Splendid Coats, Trowsers and Vests will be sold at a very low price To-night 1 To-night! at Ihe Pantheon, 198 Que-m-street, next Edson's, Chemist. rpo BE LfcT, on Grafton "Road, a 8 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 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 substantialistoue walls. Apply to H. ASHTON & SONS, No. 8 New Zealand Insurance Buildings.' W. E A T O N • HAS ON SALE— 50Itons Circular Head Potatoes, a prime article for seed ' 5 tons Kidney Potatoes 60 tons Canterbury and Nelson Potatoes 200 bags Tartarian Seed Oata 150 bags Best Seed Oats Canterbury Flour, in sacks, 100's, andSO'S. AS E IT F F E R T, CABINETMAKER, (BY APPOINTMENT TO HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS THE DUKE OE 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^supphed with Ornamental Furniture at moderate charges. TTf 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 ■■._!. for Mercer, arriving in time for the last train c 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 , parcels valued over £5. C. G. [QUICK, I Proprietor. ! JOHN SOPPET, : Agent for Auckland.



Drapery NOW OPENED AND INCLUDED IN ■>»"'" PRESENT SA LE, 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 Eroelis Ladies' & Children's Underclothing and complete outfits, all at SAX-JB PBICE ! S. & J. R. VAILS, , 130 & 132, V,YY^ Queen -str.eet. ...y ,\'•" f: ■ DOOTS! BOOTS!! BOOTS!! ! WILE INS & CO. BEG to inform their many friends and the public l general that they have Commenced Business as BOOT AND SHOEMAKERS, t Thompson's New Buildings (corner of Victoria and Jbert-streets), and trust by strict attention to business, rid supplying a good article, that they will receive iare of their patronage and support. V NOTE THE PRICES. V [en's Elastic Sides, from ) Made t order r > r.,%? 04 ft .« f Premises. fen's Bluchers, 10/6. ; INGLISH STOCK: Women's Kid Boots from 4/. A nice assortment of Children's Boots. [alf-soleing and Heeling A/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, Queen-street. Eaving a large overstock of BOOTS and SHOES, they are determined to eifect 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 Continu for ONE MONTH ONLY. t&~ Note the Addrest— STEPHENS & CARTER,,/ Bootmakers, ~ ' 136, Quern-street. t. ' . . . ■ ■■ . ■ ~ TjJXCHANGE WO TEL '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, CORDIALS, &c EVERY ACCOMMODATION EOR TRAVELLERS. SNORTING MEN Can here obtain the very latest information respecting Racing and other Sports in New Zealand and the Australasian Colonies. r :,V; V ..__„_..._ THE BILLIARD ROOM Will be Refitted, and Lovers of this truly Noble Game will receive every attention. The Latest numbers,of•the_4ustro.fa.fian, Tmvnand Country, Sporting and Dramatic, Bdl's Life, Punch, and daily papers always on file. . . JOSEPH ELLIS, Proprietor. T^" O T I C■■ B. TO BUILDERS, CONTRACTORS, & OTHERS. TIMBER ! BRICKS ! ' TIMBER 1 The undersigned as Agents for * WAIKAWAU SAWMILL . sss TAIRUA SAWMILL - t _„ „ BARKER'S PATENT BBICK KILN, ME CHANIC'S BAY ■„„„„ are prepared to receive and execute orders in con eetion with above. t i-_\r __________ COMBES & DALDY, 37, Quwik-sx*«ii.x _ JBk