The Evening Star.

Vol, VII,—Ho. 2,054,J

Attokmmd, NX, SATUJttDAT, SEPTEMBER 9, 1876

[Pbiob : ONE PENNY



<b ajsk T? EGULARMONTHLY i -Slia_ii!lli^ S\i STEAM COMMUNICATION j M| m* BETWEEN AUCKLAND, SYDNEY, j %ilSi_&: AND MELBOURNE. j The fast and favourite s.s. HERO, Captain Logan, may be expected here again afcont the 2Gth of September. She will leave for Sydney and Melbourne three days after arrival. For freight or passage apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agents. IC, Qnoen-street, Auckland, August 30, 1876. «~T TT NION STEAMSHIP 3_l»|^, U COMPANY (LIMITED). «M_l^ ~~ ! TARANAKI, NELSON, PICTON, WELLING TON, LYTTELTON, & PORT CHALMERS. Booking through to Sydney, Melbourne, and all New Zealand Ports. TIME TABLE—September, 1876. j 3 S § ONEHUNGA go" S 3 i n 9 ! m p rt p- 0 P DEPART. £ < -3 S £ ■* £ X EH EH IS W .3 (H Th. Mon Sat. Th. _ _ —1 14 18 23 28 'TllO B S WELLINGTON Leaves the Wharf on THURSDAY, 14th September. HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Agents 25, Quoen-Btreet. M ml - -\\T AI X A T O STEAM «^!V W NAVIGATION AND ytSI^COAL MINING COMPANY <m®r^^m (LIMITED). Time Table : The steamers WAIKATO and QUICKSTEP leave- Mercer for Hamilton daily at 10.30 a.m. Hamilton for Mercer, naily at 8.30 a.m. Mercer for Cambridge, Wednesday, at 10.30 am Cambridge for Mercer, Thursday, at 7 am FRANZ SCHEKFF, Secretary. Fort-street, Semptember 1, 1876. *% & Q TEAM COMMUNICA W^M¥^ O TION WITH THE THAMES »H|» AND COROMANDEL; TIME-TABLE. LALLA ROOKH (s.s.)—Fob Thames. From Auckland From Thames : Monday. 8.30 am Monday, 2.30 pm Tuesday. 10 am "Wednesday, 12 noon Thnrsday, 9 am Thursday, 3 pm Friday, i 2 noon Saturday, 2 pm ENTERPRISE (s.s.)—For Thamks. Monday, 5 pm Wednesday, B pm Friday, 7 pm All cargo to be alongsid- one hour before sailing. No cargo received after 5 p.m. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Not responsible for any cargo or parcels put on board without a shipping note. J. EDWARDS, Manager. PASSENGERS' LINE OF PACKETS TO NEW ZEALAND. OWNED BY MESSRS. SHAW, SAYILL & CO., 34, Leadenhall-street, London. The above line of ships are regular J&hh&tL. traders to all the principal ports of jgSgKSg^ New Zealand. They are clipper ships, TEfsßJgiSlM^ classed AI at Lloyds, and commanded n!_i__§_i!§l_*iT__i by experienced masters. The Bill of BS*SBHaBEffi2Ba Fare is most substantial and of the best quality, aud the accommodation roomy and con venient. The undersigned are empowered to grant passages from London to New Zealand, payment for which has been guaranteed in the Colony. Return ships to London also leave at almost regular ntervals. Full particulars on application to L. D. NATHAN & CO., OWEN «5 GRAHAM, CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agents. ~ZP%~Z pOR H..T SPRINGS, JS7 MAHURANGI, MATAKANA, V'^Fif^- KAWAU, and LITTLE OMAHA. $•-■■'■ .•z?m?M.¥J> Tb°PS ANNE MILBANK, Captain Rasper, will sail as under :- Auckland and Hot Springs. From Auckland— From Hot Springs- Every Tuesday Every Monday Thursday Wednesday Saturday _,Ff lday at 11 am at mid-day. Mahurangi. For Mahurangi— From Mahurangi— Every Thursday Every Monday Saturday F"d/y_,, __~, at 11 o'clock at 10 am, when tides will allow. Matakana, Kawau, and Omaha. ForiMatakana, &c— From Matakana, &o. Every Tuesday Every Wednesday at 11 am .... Weather and other circumstances permitting. For freighter passage apply to CASEY. /v rpHE brigantine ELIRT, Jf%s3trs\ JL 10° tons register, John McKenzie, " SS^JV Master, is a regular trader between Auckland and Lyttelton. Forfreightorpassageapply* Auckland, February 15th, 1876. TXTAIKATO THANS 4g|m&^^v »V PORT. Mfh&Shj&SS^ J. DEAN begs to inform his friends In Auckland and Waikato, and the public generally, that he has commenced running his Steamer, the ALERT, regularly between MERCER and CAM BRIDGE, calling at Intermediate stations, carrying Goods and Passengers, and starting as under:— From Mercer: 1 From Cambridge! On Monday and Thursday, On Wednesday and Satur at 6 a.m. I day, at 6 a.m. N B.—A person will be In attendance at the Ball way Station, Auckland, to Receive Goods. Parcels may also be left at the.store of the agent, R. B. Symon, corner of Victoria and Albert-streets. *tt* XpOR LONDON DIRECT. W Ims_» to follow the carnatic. SJB-m----mmm9 The Al clipper barque ROBINA DUNLOP, 493 tons register, will commence to load as above on Discharge of hor toward Cargo. Having part of her Lading already engaged, she will meet with good good dispatch. For freight or passage apply to New Zealand Shipping Company (Limited). JOHNBATGER. Agent. Auokland, Ju1yf12,1876. ' Tj^Oß COROMANDEL. W^SiSZ TheSß' ARGYLE Will leave every Monday morningj at 11 o'olook, and every Friday at 3 p.m. %&_&. F° R WAIUKU. *^^^^ TAM O' SHANTER Will leave the Government Wharf, Onehunga, for Waiuku, as follows :— Tuesday, 12th September, at 10 30 am Wednesday, 13th September, at noon Friday, 18th Sent., 2.30 pm, return on Saturday. Goods fp* Pollock Settlement per Wednesday's trip. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Orders to collect goods left at the stores of Messrs. Henderson and Masfarlane, Agents Union S.S. Co.; or Mr. W. J. Hurst and Co., will meet with prompt , dispatch. A. CUNNINGHAM, Onehunga or Newmarket.



Shipping. PACIFIC MAIL '.''"" " STEAMSHIP COMPANY. NAPIER and SOUTHERN PORTS. The Powerful Al Iron Screw Steamship CITY OP SYDNEY, DOW, Commander, expected in Auckland on Saturday, September 9, will leave six hourß after arrival for the above ports, leaving Dunedin on September 20. and Auckland on September 25, for San Francisco via Kandavu and Honolulu, carrying the English Mails, j freight, and passengers. For further particulars, freight, or passage, apply ) to OWEN & GRAHAM, Agents. EwsiKieas Ov._. .!»• STEVENS AND WILSON, BRASS FOUNDERS, J Foot of Albert-street. All kinds of Brass Ship Work i done ou the shortest notice. I N.B.—All kinds of Brass Castings made to order. TO ARRIVE, PER 'LOCH FERGUS': 5 cases Saddlery. Harness, &c. C ca.ks Gear-work, Haines, Harness Liquid, &c HENRY BRACeTcO. (LIMITED), W HOLESALE S A.DDLERB, . &c, Walsall, England ; and Hiirh-street, Auckland. F. ,F~7o N E S, • PIANOFORTE and HARMONIUM MAKER. Has Removed to the Shop next Hewin Bros., Grocers. All kinds of Musical Instruments Tuned and Re paired. MRS. JONES begs to inform tho Public that she has decided to open a Ladies' and Children's Out fitting Warehouse and Fanoy Goods Repository ln the same premises. ARNOCK BROTHERS, SOAP $* CANDLE MANUFACTURERS, Richmond, Cox's Crt.tck. Office — Durham-street, Auckland. R O B~t N S~O~N, » IMPORTER. BREEDER, and DEALER, in BRITISH and FOREIGN SONG-BIRDS, has r. moved to Shortland-street, next door to Provincial Government Offices. Always on Hand : Bird Cages of all sizes. Special Cages made to order. Always on Sale : Canaries in fnl! song. Parrots, Ac. Orders for any number of Birds promptly attended to SMITH'S STAR MEAT DEPOT, NEWTON and PARNELL. The attention of the residents of Parnell Is respect fully drawn to the Branch Business now opened opposite Mr. Burton's Confectioner, Parnell. I S H 7ef~R AND CO., Wholesale, Shipping, and Family Butcher, Queen-street, next Bank of New Zealand, 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. "St o t I c c C. T. HARDING Having purchased the joint business of Messrs F. Archard and J. Brown, Coal and Firewood Merchants, of Mechrnics' Bay, begs to intimate that he is pre pared to execute all orders for CoaJs, Firewood, Ac, on the most liberal terms, and hopes by strict atten tion to business to receive a share of that patronage so liberally accorded to his predecessors. N.B.—Posts, Ralls, and Paling, always on hand. FENCING OF A___L DESCRIPTION. Carting Donb with Despatch. All orders left at Mr R. Brewln's Auckland Seed Depot will receive promp attention. , HHHE "VTEW FIBRE COMPANY (LIMITED), Are Now Manufacturing at their Mil__b, KAIHU, KAIPARA:— FLAX MATTING, similar to coir, equally cheap, and more durable, suitable for every purpose to which Oolr Matting Is applied. Is in use at various Public Buildings in Auckland, and may be had of all Furnish- In)? Houses. STRONG WRAPPING PAPER, extremely tongh, suitable for Ironmongers' use. npWINE, of Various Kinds. SOFT SPUN MARLINE, similar to the imported article, well adapted for Thatch ing and other purposes. CLOTHES LINES, of various Qualities and Sizes. H. B. MORTON, Agent in Auckland. fk/TELLOR'S SAUCE. THE ONLY GENUINE RIVAL ojr LEA AND^PERRIN'S WORCESTER SAUCE. EQUAL IN QUALITY AT HALF COST. _w~ To be had of aU Grocers. G. W. BINNEY, Agent/Auckland. T & J SOPPET, FREEMAN'S BAY STEAM MILLS, AND No. 101, LowerJQijeen-strekt, Wharf, A D 0 X L A N;d. OSBORNE & C 0., • WOOL STAPLERS & BROKERS, Fort-strbbt, 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. rpO CARTERS AND EXPRESSMEN. Savb Your Horsh-1-.bsh. A. MACKIE makes Spring Carts on a new principle of lightnees, with strength combined, all his own work. Everything guaranteed. A Cart to carry 35 owt. only weighs 10$ owt. ROYAL STANDARD CARRIAGE FACTORY, Durham-street. WRITING and Bookkeeping taught. Schools and Families visited. System of Self-improvement. Writing forwarded to any part of the Colony, in books ready for use, on receipt of £2— Address: Mr Nicholson, Finishing Writing Master, 73, Grey-street, Anckland. T^r O T I C E. Samuel Cocml.es has mado arrangements with Mr John Ford (who has given up his Tailoring business at The Pantheon), to superintend that Branch in his establishment. RisMOVAL— Mrs. Wood, Midwife, begs to acquaint her friends that she has Re moved from Wakefield-strcefc to Symonds-street, two doors from Mount-street. 4



Business.Oards. pHEAP TIMBER! \j CHEAP TIMBER! THE UNION SASH AND DOOR CO., Mechanics' Bay, ABE STILL OFFERING SPECIAL ADVANTAGES | To Contractors, Builders, and others requiring CHEAP TIMBER. i All Kinds of Building Timber on Sale, and a very superior Quality of Second-class Flooring at Low Rates. Turning in all its Branches. r\ E'O RG E II U LM E, BUTCHER, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. AND POLLEN STREET, THAMES, (Late Giles), Having purchased the above Business, and being thoroughly conversant with the trade ia all its branches, A Varied Stock op the CHOICEST MEAT Will always be kept in stock, so that our Customers can depend on being supplied to their satisfaction. Orders from all parts of the Town and Suburbs promptly delivered. A LARGE DISPLAY OF MEAT EVERY FRIDAY^ And supplied to customers at t'.ie LOWEST PRICES!! Consistent with the Prim est Quality. Large Consumers Llborally Doalt With. Hotels and Familhs Waited ov kor Orders. AMERICAN AND CANTERBURY BACON "TOT Hi SKINNER BUILDER, CARPENTER, AND JOINER, On the Old Site, VULCAN LANE. All Branches of the Building Trade execated by Experienced Workmen. Shop Fronts, Office Fittfngß. fci-., ,Vp. JOHN W _E_Tl TEM AN, W Pratical Chimney Swesp, and Smoky Chimney Curer, opposite Tudehope's General Grocery Store, Grey-street, Auckland.—J-W. announces to the public that he has commenced Business as above, and having had thirty years experience from a Climbing boy, hopes, by strict attention, punctuality, and cleanliness combined, to merit a share of patronage and support. Every description of Factory and Steamboat Flues Cleaned on the shortcut notice. Boilers Chipped If required. Everything connected with the above business executed wife care and punctuality, regardless of tlmo or distance, N.B— Sew Chimneys Gored. faEW LOCAL INDUSTRY. G. R. BURGESS, Pure Ultramarine Blue Manu facturer. Prepriotor many years in the employ). Haiper Twolvotrees, the renowned manufacturers. A trl»l solicited. ABk for it and Judge for your, selves. Auckland Agent: Mr. G. W. Owen., Manufactory: York-street, Parnell. F. MARTINSON, CHEMIST • and DRUGGIST, begs to tender his sincere thanks to bis friends and tho pnblic of Newton, Ponsonby, and surrounding districts, for their past favours, and to Inform them that 113 has recommenced business In the Newton Ro.d, Auckland, and hopes by strict attention to merit a continuance of their support, having had 28 years experience in the British and Brazillian Governments as Dispenser, having been presented with a Silver Medal in 1858 at Cape of Good Hope, Africa; and will still contlnne tt manufacture his Celebrated Toothache Tincture. Physicians and Family Receipts prepared from th purest drugs. TjiISHER AND no Beg to inform their Customers that on and after FRIDAY NEXT, 25th AUGUST Their buflinesa will be conducted in their NEW PR EMISES ADJOINING BANK OF NEW ZEALAND. THEY WILL OPEN WITH A DISPLAY OF MAGNIFICENT PRIZ MEAT. OHNSO P P E L HOUSE, LAND, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, NO. 8, QtmßN-STKEBI. Agent for Mr. Carter's Waikato Parcels Delivery. and Passenger Booking. August 5,1875. MR. MAIDEN'S 'RUS between Auckland' and Newmarket will leave as follows :— From Auckland: From Newmarket : 8.45 a m 9.30 a ni 10.15 am 11 a m 11.45 a m 12.80 p m 1.15 p m 2pm 2 45 p m 3.80 p m 4.15 p m fi d m 6.46 p m (..30 p m C ° A L r ' -rey River, Newcastle, and Bay of Islands COAL for Sale, in lots to suit purchasers. P. CLARK, Shipping Agent, Wharf, ;Onebnngft.



Business Cards. 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 tho same done by leaving a notice, either verbal or written, with the Inspector of Nuisances, City Council Office, Queen-Btreet. JJ A V E ON SALE: Cement Plaster of Paris Fire Bricks, FireClay All kinds of Building Materials KEANE * JENKINSON, Victoria-street East. m ~~~ c a~ s. CHOICE QUALITIES IN HALF-CHESTS AND BOXES. T. H. HALL & CO. Jg L A T E S TO ARRIVE PER 'KATE BRAIN.' T. H. HALL & CO. r* HEESE ! BACON! BUTTER ! 3 cases McConnell Bros.'s best BACON and HAMS, in cloth 5 cases Spioed Roll and Side BACON 34 cases CANTERBURY CHEESE, prime quality 15 kegs CANTERBURY BUTTER S cases LARD, in Bladders KIDNEY SEED POTATOES. T. H. HALL & CO. TO ARRIVE, Per B arquo ' Argosy* and ' Kate Brain': 119 tons BAKER'S BEST FLOUR, In sacks aud bagß 7 tons OTAGO OATMEAL 2 tons PEARL BARLEY 700 sacks PRIME FEED OATS _____ T. H. HALL & CO. GE O R G BAKERS, FREEMAN'S BAY SOAP AND CANDLE WORKS. WT" Cash Buyer of Tallow. J CARSON, House and Land Agent, • Rent and Debt Collector, STICHBUJIV'K BO_T__>INGH,S OrEKN-_T__E»T. TTOLLAND AND CO., TEA DEALER 3 AND GROCERS, 2 2 3. QUEEN-STREET, IMPORTERS, Wholesale and Retail. H. & Co. respectfully invite tho attention of families in Anckland, and the Suburbs, to their NEW AND COMPLETE STOCK OP GOODS, and would draw special attention to the PRICES, as Marked in their Shop Windows. HOLLAND" & GO. ) Our TEA at 2s. 6d. f ) New Season Jams, ( ) cannot be equalled ( ) Bd. ( ) in Auckland. f ) ( J f ) Keiller's Marmalade, ( ) Company's No.l Sugar ( ) 10d.. cheaper by the ( ) 5d ; No, 2,4jd_ ( ) dozen. ( >\ > i ) Finest Pearl Leaf ( ) ( ) Gunpn .vder, Ss ; ( ) Sardines, 64, cheaper ( ) splendid for mixing. ( ) by the doz, ( ) ( ( FAMILIES WAITED ON FOR ORDERS. B3 Br vy ite 3, )F I, 5 Sheetings, Quilts, Long Curtains, Caliooes, and Manchester Goods. Splendid value in this Department. "QUEEN'S HOUSEHOLD PATTERN" TABLE LINEN. Just Opened, a Beautiful Pattern. Will wear a lifetime. All sizes in stock, with Napkins to match, and the Price very reasonable. NEW CLOTHING! NEW TWEEDS ! j Cheap Tweed* gfor Boyß|wear. REAL B.OSGIEL aWlErS,££s 111. IJRYAR i H. AU INS. i.



B sMss*a Cfturdf* ; 'WONEY TO LETD on first-class! XSUL freehold security, at low rates of Interest.— j R. 0. Dyer, s_!>..rt!and-stre<r | M °'N:W TO X/KND in large or IJ I small Bums, at low rate of interest.—Apply to Mr. Lalnbley, Solicitor, High-Street 4? f^tfin AND SMALLER SUMS O&ZJXJXJ to LEND on Freehold Security, nterest low if security first-class.—Apply to Elliott Meyer, Solicitor, 28, Shortland-street. <kT nna y l oil's JL Patent Lock-stitch "~W nEBi Sewing Macl-ines can be A^^JjZSLm- confidently recommended Js^Wli... ng superior to all others for jPm^E&&tv^* domestic nse, being Simple, <SSi_lsiSS!a*ffl^^__-:s&*i* Easily learnt, Quiet in action, and not liable to derangement The Patent EUiptlc Shuttle Movement of this Machine is acknowledged on all hands the Quietest, Simples^ ™d fost be a™ & ful motion ever invented for the P^pose. New and Valuable Improvements have als^ n**d®^°fA 8o others, a New Patent Shuttle, with only o^ c hole to thread, and having ite tension a^ixstabXa to tlie easiest manner pos»iblo on tbe o.itside .B^ 6"*™; it is much larger and holds considerably more cotton than those of any of tbe leading Machines in use This, with other improvements (which the public: are invited to inspect), together with the substantial con struction for which tliis Machine has alwajsbeen celebrated, make Taylor's Patent themostthoroughly Carmine and Reliable Machine in the market. Agent :—T. PEACOCK, Shortland-street, .opposite tne Post-office, Auckland BELL AND GEM MEL L, CORRIERS AND LEATHER MERCHANTS, Manufacturers of Shoe and Harness Leathers, MILL BELTS, HOSE PIPING, RIGGING LEATHER, CLOSED UPPERS, LiCES, &C. A Stock of Grindery to arrive per ' Hero.' WYNDHAM - STREET, _Corner_of Albert - street. WA. PA T'TEKSO N, • WHOLESALE AND RETAIL GROCER, AND CORN DEALER, Queen-STKkkt, Onehunga. On Sub: Wangarei and Newcastle Coal. Also on hand: Firewood, cut and uuent; Hay Straw, Chaff. I" mT^M^LACHLAN, 218, Queen •jl » street, has just Bought at Auction—l bale 10-1 Blue Blankets, O.s Od per pair; 1 bale S-4 White Blankets, lis Gd ; 1 bale 10-4 White Blankets (slightly damp), 14s lid per pair; 1 bale 10-4 White Witney Blankets. 17s 6d per i-air; 1 case Clark's 200 yards Extra C cord Machine Cotton, Is 9d per box. of one dozen ; 1 cape ash worth's diito, Is 9rt por box of one dozen ; Colored Machine "Reels, 200 yards, 2s per dozen ; Crotchet Cotton, 2.. 6d per dozen ; 1 case Good Wincey. 5Jd per yard; 'Treble-milled Biiss' Tweed, 48 lid per yard; 2 Simpson's Lockstitch Sewing Machines, " Family," £1 10 . ; 3 Dressmakers' ditto, _C 5; 1 Tailor's 'into, £1 10s; these are very nearly half price, and are guaranteed; a case of Homespun All \V>ol Braid less tban cost; a case of Homespun Dress Materials, i Od, Is, Is 3d. and Is 4d, worth nearly double shese prices; a case of Silk Dresses, slightly Boiled, suitable lor the Opera, at half price ; and a quantity of other goods equally cheap. He witl also open in a few days 1 case Coats' Machine Cotton, ex 'England's Glory'; 1 case Josephine Kid Gloves, first choice, ex ' Crownthorpe'; C packages Floorcloths, ex ' Bebington.' NB— The Largest and Cheapest assortment of Floorcloths in Auckland. Men's, Boys', and Youths' Clothing at a reduction of 25 per cent, off usual value. AI T E M^aTt A STORE, Custom-house-street. The above Store is opened. Travellers per Train can obtain Groceries and General Goods at the loweßt Auckland prices. Coasters supplied on the same reasonable terms. W. B. MONTGOMERY. R P. B. W O ODHAM, TEACHER OF THE PIANOFORTE. Address:—Care of Messrs. J. Brown and Sons, Pianoforte Warehouse, Shortland-street. N.B.— Pupils attended in Town or Country. September 6,1876. _^ TBAENETT, Pork Butcher, Ham • and Bacon Cuter, Purveyor by Appointment to His Excellency the Governor. —T. Barnett, yielding to the solicitations of a number of bis much respected customers, has decided to deliver his goods tn the houses in every district about Auckland. He will visit as fallows:—Twosday, at Ponsonby, Dedwood, and Newton; "We.me.day, Onehunga; Thursday, Epsom and Mount Edenr; Friday, Parnell; Saturday, Kemuera and Newmarket. Orders sent to the Quoen-stieot Shop will be promptly attended to. PMILLIFPS 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 Hashes, Doors, &c. Glass cut to size, and carefully packed. 95 and 97, Queen-street U~~O T f C E. T. B. "CAMireON, Architect afd Engineer, Corner of High-street and Vulcan Lane, s prepared to supply Plans, Specifications, and orrect Estimates for all description of Buildings on ortest notice. mo CABINETMAKERS AND BOAT 1. BUILDERS. CEDAR cut to order in any quantity or size.— Apply to J. S. MAOFARLANE & CO., Fort-street; Or, to E. OARR, Custom-house-street. A UCKLAND WATERWORKS. BRANSTON & FORSTER, DULY LICENSED PLUMBERS, Are prepared to lay on Water Services in accordance with the Specifications and General Condition required, and on the most reasonable terms. BRANSTON & FORSTER, Plumbers and Gasflttera, &c Albert-street. AMES BUTCHER, CARTER, CONTRACTOR, *0. Goods Cleared and Delivered from Ship.' side on SHORTEST NOTICE. BALLAST SUPPLIED. Newcastle and Bat o_r Island Coals. Also. g-BTiwoop. out or uncut, at REASONABLE RAI.KB RE. WEBSTER, * Wholesale and Retail SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKEK, IS3, QUBKN-STKKET, AUCKLAND, (Neit tho Union Bank). THE Undersigned are Cash Pur chasers of HIDES, SHEEPSKINS, WOOL, TALLOW, &c, Ate., at highest market rates, in ny quantity. Consignors direct will have prompt and immedlat cash remittances returned at satisfactory rates. IRELAND BROS., Tanners Und JLeather Manufacturers, AuciKLATny v OPBCIAL NOTICE. Parties sending Parcels to any part of the Waikato can rely upon them being forwarded with dispatch by Early Train, thence per Coach, by bookingjiat the office of JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-slareet. Agent for Mr W. K. Carter. CITY WEST No. 2 PUBLIC SCHOOL, Wellington-street. EVENING CLASSES. ENGLISH, ARITHMETIC. BOOK-KEEPING, ho. —Mr Haerison and Mr Pycroft. Terms, Is 6d per week. Junior Elementary Class, Is per week. FRENCH.—Mons. F. Pbltzer, of the College of Henri Quatre. Paris. Terms, is per lesson of one hour. Three lessons per week, 2s 6d. GERMAN.—Latin, Algebra, and Geometry: Mr J. T. G. Hens en, of the University of Kiel. Terms, Is per lesson of one hour. Three lessons per week, 2s 6d. Two or more subjects by agreement. Book-keeping Class for Ladies. Monsieur PeIiTZBR and Mr Hbnsen beg to intimate that their evenings are fully ocoupied, but they are onen to accept a few additional Morning or Day en gagements with Schools or Private Pupils. For terms, etc., apply at the School. rWEAP GROCERY HOUSE, \J NEWMARKET. WANTED, the inhabitants of Newmarket to know that Tea is reduced 'in price at D. OA-MPBEBI. S Grocery, next to Mr. K.lgour's,_and for a short time wiU w sold at 2s 3d and 2s 9d perlb. £|Olher »*>>«■ at moderate prioeai



Miscellaneous. BWYI. DHAM - STREET, \A J O HOUSE, SHIP, AND P3 GENERAL] DECORATIVE PAINTER, X S ;2i &t*> tSSM fl Estimates furnished, and experienced work- y men sent to all parts of the Province. ** [25 . H " 3. H. request attention of Builders and ™ others to his New Glazing Tariff. 'qq O • J. HENDERSON, _zj 8, W7NDnAM-ST_t-_RT. T JACKMAN'S First-class Boarding (Lf a Establishment, Nelson-street, near Wellesley street Auckland, N.Z. Single and Double Bedrooms and overy convenience for Families, and especially Clerks or Single Gentlemen, who can have the luxury of a Bathroom at any time. The Boarding Establish ment is quite separate from the Proprietor's family or servants. Terms moderate. For the last 17 years in the above business. T R U S S E L L'S -J • FIBST-OLASS PRIVATE BOARDING ESTABLISHMENT, PORTLAND HODSE, HOBSON-STRKKT, AUCKLAND, N.Z. Single and Double Bedrooms and Private Parlours for Families. Terms moderate. I7\ C. C A R R, L.O BOUSE, LAND, AND GENERAL AGENT, RENT AND DEBT COLLECTOR, Dorhwell's Bwildikos, two Doors raosi QT._SE-i-ST_tE--r. RARE SHIPMENT OF INDIAN GOODS. A Gentleman who has just arrived from India with Quantity of Goods of Hindoo Manufacture, intends OFFERING THEM FOR SALE for A FEW DAYS, AT CAPTAIN CASEY'S LATE HOUSE, HOBSON-STREET, j Next to the Scotia Hotel. j The Shipment comprises— Rich Opera Cloaks Cashmere ShawJS Muslins Embroidered MuslLi Dresses Birds of Paradise Tassa Silks, embroidered in Silk, Cotton, and plain Gold and silver worked Cushions, Slipperß China Silk and Crape Shawls Calcutta Chicken work Baby Robes, fee., &c. The Goods are of a rare description, superior to any thing of the kind introduced in the Colonies. Ladies will be reoelved between the hours of ten and Aye o'clock. A Lady In attendance. riIHE WINDOW BLIND OF THE PERIOD. WINKS & HALL Would beg to call special attention to the PATENT METALLIC WiNDOW BLIND, and the important advantages it possesses ever every other : — Ist. When drawn up it does not ocoupy more than hall the space of a wood blind. 2nd, It is much lighter. 3rd. The surface of the lath is always smooth and bright. This is accomplished by a new and Improved method of colouring, so that the power of ihe sun and atmosphere, so aestructive to ordinary painting, has little effect upon these blinds. 4th. They do not blister. sth. They do not warp. Cth. They are easily restored when dirty to their original beauty bp washing the laths in warm water, in which soap is dissolved. It haß also the Patent Action These Actions are for raising the blinds and for retaining it without the use of hooks. WINKS & HALL, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL UPHOLSTERERS, CABINETMAKERS, AND CARPET WAREHOUSEMEN. JUST RECEIVED: A FRESH LOT OF ASHWORTH'S MACHINE COTTONS. W INKS AND JJALL SHORTLAND-STREET. GEE AT REDUCTION IN TBE GROVER & BAKER gEWING TVJACHINES THE £9 MACHINES REDUCED TO £7 15s. WINKS & HALL, AGENTS. TUT U S I C LESS oN S. To the Ladies and Gentlemen of Auckland. Mr Henry Rowe offers his services as Teacher of the Pianoforte. His knowledge of the piofession, and his moderate terms should guarantee the patronage of the general public. He visits the pupils at their homes, or they may receive their lessons at his private resldenee—£l Is per quarter, one lesson per , week—Address Mrs Deane., &aiaagah»p« Xc»«. " opposite L. J>, Nathan'a.



For Sale. OR SALE, cheap, an improved Farm of ICO acres, one of the choice spots in Waik&to —For particuiais apply James Cook, Wynu h am-street. FOR SALE, one small double cyKnder steam wlnoh. One upright boiler, 6x6 high, with Galloway tubes. One inverted ver tical engine cylinder, 8 x 12.- J. Howden, Shortland street. ___ - EMPERANCE HALL, ALBERT STREET. This Commodious Hall,with School-room adjoining. To be Let for Concerts, Public Meetings, Sunday Services, or for a Public Sobool. A superior Piano and Harmonium may be hired with the Hall. Apply to D. Goldie, C. Robinson; or the Secretary, J. W. Carr. , 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 full bearing, ASHTON & SONS, No. S, New Zealand Insurance Buildings. OR SALE, a Farm of 256 acres mostly rich flat land, well watered by a never failing stream, and with an extensive frontage lo tha sea. There are about 60 acres fenced and laid down in grass ; also a large and well grown Orchard in full bearing, containing about two acres. The Buildings consist of a comfortable House, nearly now, contain ing 6 rooms ; Stable. Sheds, etc., all in good order. The property is distant about 12 miles from Auck land, and can be reached by either boat or otherwise in about two hours.—For further particulars, apply to " '- 'A SAMUEL COCHRANE ft SON, Land Agents, Fort-street. rpo SHIPPERS, CONTRACTORS, AND BUILDERS. X A Xf R I T I M B E R. The undersigned is selling at GREATLY REDUCED RATBS. C. A. HARRIS, BEITOMART ROAD. AND AT THE SPIT, NAPIER. January 26, 1876. JOHN SOPPET, HOUSE & LAND AGENT. 4—^TFOR SALE, a Bargain, on M*'9*Nm"^ very easy terms, a really good atrmJLl'iigs seven-roomed House, with every con venience for a family ; only 12 minutes walk from the Union Bank. FOR Immediate Sale, at an exceed ingly low price, a compact Farm of 100 acres good land, 25 of which are in grass, with four-roomed House, Stables, &c., only 4 miles from Hamilton, with frontage to the mam roa d. FOR SALE, on easy terms, a really- Good Dairy Farm. 42% acres, with good House, Stables, Sheds, and all necessary Buildings, suitable for carrying on the same. FOR SALE, on easy terms, a com fortable Four-roomed Cottaare, good garden, and about 4 acres land, in the best part of Richmond. FOR SALE, cheap, a good Totara Bush, 14 miles from Auckland. Torms easy. FOR Immediate Sale, at very low prices, several choice Allotments at Ponsonby FOR SALE, at a Very Low Price, a Partly Improved FARM cf 81 Acres, with House, &c, about 13 Miles from Town. FOR SALE, on very easy terms, at Ponsonby, a good 6-roomed House, with every convenience, and freehold allotment 46 x 110 feet. JOHN SOPPETT, House, Land, and Estate Agent, No 8, Queen-street FOR SALE by R. C. GREENWOOD, AUCTIONEER, ( House, Land, and Commission Agent, Market Hottse :— For Sale, a Compact Utile Homestead, 6 miles from town, 21 acres, fenced and nnder cultivation, 4-reomed house, 4-staU stable, garden, orchard, 4c. Stock aajd Implements can be taken at a valuation. Price, £350. Terms, £59 ; oaeh balance, 6 years at 8 per cenfi For Sale, a Splendid Farm at Mount Albert. Terms easy. For Sale, 2 Freehold Allotments, 33x 106 feet each, in William-street. Price, £40 each. For Sale, a Freehold Allotment in Coburg-slreet, next Victoria-street East. Terms easy. For Sale, a 4-roomed Cottage in Newton. Price, about £75; £40 in the Building Society. For Sale, a 5-roomed Cottage in William-street. Low price. Terms easy. For Sale, about 400 acres of Good Fern Land, three miles from Waiuliu, on the Drury Road. Price, 10s per acre. For Sale, 140 acres of very good Land at Te Ara partly improved, very cheap. Price, £55 the lot. For Sale, 42 acres of very good Land, 6)4 miles from town, on a good macadamised road, free from tolls; adjoins valuable improved farms, and only a quarter of a mile from a proposed Railway Station. Terms easy. Price, £10 per acre. For Sale, 60 acres of Land, Parish of Pirongia (Waikato District); 4 acTes in grass and clover; partly bush, and only 100 yards from the Waikato River j a stream flows through the land. Only £55. For Sale, a one-roomed Cottage, with 3^-acre of land, in Newton, near to Baxter's Store. Price, £33. For Sale, a 4-roomed Cottage and about J^-acre of Land at Remuera, near to Newmarket Station (free hold). Price, £80. ALSO, Houses, Land, Allotments, freehold and leasehold, in various parts of the Town, Suburbs, and Province R. C. GREENWOOD, Land, Estate, and Commission Agent Market House. "IyTEAT ! MEAT !! MEAT !!! STAR MEAT DEPOT, PARNELL. ' J. K. SMITH Again calls the attention of the Residents of Parnell, aud Suburbs, to tbe following List of Prices:— Prime Roast Beef, 4d. 5d and 6d <# tb Bieaks, 5d and 6d # ft Stewing Beef, 3d, 3J£d, and 4d $ ft Corning Beef, BJ£d and 4d ¥ ft Corned Beef, B)£d and 4d $ lb Corned Beef, 26s the lOOfts Hind-quarters Mutton, 4d $ ft Loin of Mutton, 3^'d $ ft Fore-qnarters Mutton, 2#d $ ft Haunches Mutton, 4#d ft Sadd es Mutton. 4d 5p ft Pork, 4d, sd, and 6d $ ft. J.K.S. has always on hand the Best Ox and Heifer; 1 Beef, fresh and salted. Mutton of the Finest Quality. Goods Delivered, and Orders received. Terms, Cash. ADVANCE "DARNELLS C. WOOD i Will Sell for Cash : Boat, ting Beef, 4d, 5d and 6d Boiling Beef, 2d to 3#d Corned Beef, 2Ts per IOOftS. > Legs Mutton, 4#d Hind-quarters Mutton, 4d Loins Mutton, Z\%d Fore-quarters Mutton, 2#d. ALL OTHER GOODS EQUALLY CHEAP. TO MEET THE TIMIS! THE TOWN CHALLENGED FOE QUALITY. GOODS DELIVERED. ; KaURT~GUM VV FIRE-KINDLERS, Unrivalled for Lighting or Reviving a Fire -O. Wilmaim. jeturntag trunks for the liberal support he has received during the taffi years, begs to state that by a newness f of cleaning the Gum. his Kindlws are greatly Un ™ff Vlity and increased in size, bat not m . SZTtca The New and Improved Kindlers are dis ! Sngulsh^d by I T B "d Label. Williams's Celebrated , WASHING FLUID saves a deal <*.***» >Js*g% ■ harmless to the finest fabne, and wonderful In i^ effects. Sold In bottles at 6d and Is each, Try it. ---j f aeUixy: Albetf»ptreet, Ant-Band.