The Evening Star.

Vol. VII-

No. 1.999.J

Auoklahd, N.&, THO-BDAT, JULY 6, 1876

[Price : ONE PENNY,



Shipping. -i %J*k, "P EGULAR MONTHLY ®W§nl§!_«. -*-& STEAM COMMUNICATION ' ' BETWEEN AUCKLAND, SYDNEY, wMtSISI? AND MELBOURNE. The faßt and favourite s.s. HERO, Captain Logan, may be expected here again about the 17th of July. She will leave for Sydney and Melbourne three days after arrival. For freight or passage apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agents, 16, Queen-street, June 23, 1876. «*%*. ■"COR iARANAKI, «Esßi# qs3_S v .1 NELSON, PICTON, WEL £_.»■ LINGTON, lyttelton, and »1 ' ' OTAGO. fßooklnß throußb to Melbourne, Greymonth, Hokitika, Westport, Akaroa, Timaru, and Oamarn.] SATURDAY, JULY 8. The Union Steam Shipping Company's magnificent new Steamer HAWEA, Captain E. Wheeler, will leave the Onehunga Wharf on SATURDAY, the Bth July, at 10 a.m. Latest train for passengers, 9 15 a.m. To be followed by Taupo, 14th; Taranaki, 18th; JPiO-be, 24th ; Hawea, 2Stti inst. Through tickets to Melbourne at reduced raten, For freight or passage apply to HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, 25, Queen-Btreet "^TaT ¥TEW ZEALAND ,^^^^^^.l SHIPPING COMPANY'S B^^a The Al Composite Clipper CARNATIC, 881 tons register, William Chapman, Commander, Will sail for' London direct about JULY 10. t Has an unusnally spacious Saloon, and first-class accommodation for Passengers. For freight or passage, apply to The New Zealand Shipping Co. (Limited). JOHN BATGER, Agent. *%% |_?OR RAGLAN - lll^iTK, JO and WAITARA. ISiiil; The s.s. GOAHEAD On SATURDAY next, at 2 p.m. W, LODDER. Manager. HE brigantine ELIRT, 100 tons register, John McKenzie, •'..4>r',':-7r Master, is a regular trader between s^' *:V'"v'7 AuOKIiAND AND LVTTEI.TON. For freight or passage apply to d. h. Mckenzie. Auckland, February 15th, 1876. ASSENGKRS' LINE OF PACKETS TO NEW ZEALAND. OWNED BY MESSRS. SHAW, SAVILL & CO., 34, Leadenhall-street, London. The above line of ships are regular jS*2!|vs|!|. traders to all the principal ports of tf^Sm. New Zealand. They are clipper ships, _2_P©^'?'*^ classed Al at Lloyds, and commanded 2mmmss^ by experienced masters. The Bill of ____n_s_&&_3&.. p are j s most substantial and of the best quality, and the accommodation roomy and con venient. Tho undersigned are empowered to grant passages from London to New Zealand, payment for which hafl 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 & GRAHAM, CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agents. "tfJjfL "COR COROMANDEL. Sillll-' IheS' B' ARGYLE Will leave every Monday morning at 11 o'clock, and every Friday at 3 p.m. A. MCGREGOR,. Manager. atA TTTAIKATO STEAM IM^fk W NAVIGATION AND SIkWrV&P'COAL MINING COMPANY %S2.r-3isjlef (LIMITED). Time Table : The steamers WAIKATO and QUICKSTEP leave- Mercer for Hamilton daily at 10.30 am. Hamilton for Mercer, .laily at 8 a.m. FRANZ SCHERFF, Secretary. Fort-street, May 8,1876. • -Js!s_^, 17 OR LONDON •S^^MK DIRECT. m^E^^m'lo FOLLOW THE GLENLOEA. The splendid clipper barque DILPUSSTJND, Al for 21 years at Lloyd's, W. Kelly, Commander. The above vessel having the greater part of her cargo engaged will meet with quiok despatch. For freight or passage apply to L. D. NATHAN & CO., Agents. tsl^A. QTEAM COMMUNICA" ,'' t'"' kJ TION WITH THE THAMES AND COROMANDEL; TIME-TABLE. DURHAM (a.s.)—Fob Thames. From Auckland From Thames: Thursday, 12 noon Friday, 9 am Friday, 3 30 pm Saturday, 10 am ENTERPRISE (s.s.)—Fob Thames. Friday. 10 pm All cargo to be alongside 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. ~ qTEAM TO RIVERHEAD. Ci?'f7f^. The lb. c^imm* SCOTCHMAN Will carry Passengers and Cargo to aud from River head. Time of sailing may be ascertained at No 1 Queen-street. Passengers Fare, Is each; Cargo, 3s per ton. JOHN LAMB. Auckland, June 5,1876. A*\!l_ "POR HOT SPRINGS, 'v^CKk JP MAHUR4NGI, MATAKANA, ?/<7*« -'' H St^ KAWAU, and LI T TLB OM AHA. The p.s. ANNE MILBANK, Captain Kasper, will sail as under :— Auckland and Hot Springs. From Auckland— From Hot Springs— Every Tuesday Every Monday Thursday Wednesday Saturday Friday at 11 am at mid-day. Mahurangi. For Mahurangi— "Emm Mahurangi—- Every Thursday Every Monday Saturday Frid y at 11 o'clock at 10 am, when tides wiH allow. Matakana, Kawau, and Omaha. ■ For Matakana, &o — From Matakana, &o. Every Tuesday Every Wednesday at 11 am Weather and other circumstances permitting. For freight or passage apply to - _ J. CAH--X. jk -OOR LEVUKA DIRECR The sohooner Jllsfefes CLYDE Will sail for the above port at an early date. Good accommodation for passengers. For freight or passage apply to M. NICCOL, JUustom-house-atreet



Shipping. *&§.-& TT ° R WAITJKI "-'■— "- ' The s.s, — TAM 0 , sHANTER Will leave the Government Wharf, Onehunga, fo Waiuiku, as follows:— FRIDAY, 7th July, 5 pm Weather and other circumstances permitting. Orders to collect goods left at the stores of Messrs Henderson and Ma.farlane, Agents Union S.S. uo. or Mr. W. J. Hurst and Co., will meet with promp dispatch. A. CUNNINGHAM, Onehunga or Newmarket. iSS ry1 mtettatbtti llltfife S's- TRANSIT. Leave Auckland : Leave Wairoa : J Friday. 3 pm Saturday, 8 am > Freight, 10s per ton. Passage, 5» ; Return,,7B. t M. NICOOL, June -26, 187 G. Agont; Bneteeas Oardls. Q WTN DHAM - STREET, O HOUSE, SHIP, v. W GENERAL DECORATIVE PAINTER. H _ * P Estimates furnished, and experienced work- t men sent to all parts of the Province. fc E S J. H. request attention of Builders and Mothers to his New Glazing Tariff. _c — c • J. HENDERSON, _z 8, Wyndiiaji-strkbt. AUOKLAND STEAM ROPE FACTORY. REDUCED PRICES. Manila Hemp Rope. Per ton. First Quality— £ B- d -1 inch an.. upwards 60 0 0 . J inch and under 68 10 0 Whale and Lance Lines 73 10 0 Cutting-in Falls 71 10 0 Second Quality— AHSizcs 56 0 0 Flat ropes of superior quality, and warps of all b, made to order. New Zealand Flax Rope. 2$ inch and upwards 41 10 0 1 inch to 2} .. .. .. .. .. 43 10 0 | inch and under 47 10 Wool Lashing 40 0 Per lb. Clothes Lines 0 0 5} Flat ropes of superior quality, and warps of all sizes, made to order. Terms: Purchases of £ 00 snd upwards, approved Btamped bills at four months, or 5% discount for cash ; £40 and upwards, approved stamped billß at three monthß, or 2\% discount for cash; under £iO, nett cash. J. S. MACFARLANE_&.CO, Auckland.lst March, 1876. to T A R MILLS. £ 8. d. Star Flour 14 0 0 Superfine 12 10 0 Sharps; 6 17 0 Bran C 5 0 (Bags included). G. W. BINNEY, Agent. R/TELLOR'S SAUCE, THE ONLY GENUINE RIVAL or LEA AND PERRIN'S WORCESTER SAUCE. EQUAL IN QUA LI IV AT HALF COST. W To bo had of all Grocers. G. W. BINNEY, Agent for Auckland. [Established llYears.] WB E A L, a NEW and SECOND-HAND CLOTHIER, Wellesley-street East. Clothing bought. N.B.—Arrangements can be made for the Purchase of Clothing, Bookß, &c, at private houses. pKEI RIY E R COAL. Now due in the Manukau. a small cargo of the above Coal. WiU be sold from the vessel's side, or delivered, in lots to suit purchasers. Apply at once to P. CLARK, Shipping Agent, Onehunga. GD. B U R X E, WHOLESALE BELLOWS MAKER, Wakefield-street, Auckland. W Blacksmith's Bellows made and repaired. TTEMUS AND HANNA, JDL ARTIST PHOTOGRAPHERS, Corner of Qtjeen and Wellesley - streets West, Over Messrs. Hewin's. N ° T l ~° *■ T. B. CAMERON, Architect and Engineer, Corner of High-street and Vnloan Lane, s prepared to supply Plans, Specifications, and lorrect Estimates for aU description of Buildings on c hortest notice. CIfARNOCK BROTHERS, VY SOAP & CANDLE MANUFACTURERS, Richmond, Cox's Creek. Office — Durham-street. Auckland. A. PATTE RSO N, o WHOLESALE AND RETAIL GROCER, AND CORN DEALER, Queen-strebt, Onehunga. Agent for the Wangarei Coal, delivered in One hunga. Screened, 30s per ton; Unscreened, 25a per ton. Also on hand: Firewood, cut and uncut; Hay Straw, Ohaff. RE. WEBSTER, t> ■Wholesale and Rexail SADDLEK AND HARNESS MAKEK. 183, Q__.e-.-bk.bet, Auokland, (Nest the Union Bank). BERDEEN BOOT FACTORY, ALBERT-STREET. Every description of Men's, Women's, and Children. Colonial made Boots and Shoes kept in stock. The only Manufactory In the Province where hand closed and hand made Boots are to be had. A supply of Seamless Watertights always on on hand. . BLACK & CO. T|l HE AM ERI CA N PHOTOGRAPHIC COMPANY, Quee* - STREET, Auckland. Sfe JOHN MoGARRIGLE, MANAGER.



f M" R. T. TRAFFORD, j ' SUROFON DENTIST, Wakefield-strket. Teeth extracted without Pain by Dr Clover's Patent r Oxide Gas. j Artiflcal Teeth (from One to a Full Set). _ MONEY TO LB W on first-class freehold security, at low rates of interest.— t R. 0. Dyer, Shortland-street ["MONEY TO L-fiNB in large ot j JLWi. gmall sums, at low rate of Interest.—Apply ' to Mr. Laishley, Solicitor, His;h-Rtreet. V^KAn AND SMALLER.SUMS <^eJvi\_/ to LEND on Freehold Security. nterest low if security first-class.—Apply to Elliott Meyer, Solicitor. 28, Sliortland-streot. MISS NORMAN, TEACHER OF MUSIC, Wiusioo Quadrant, Opposite Government House. T OSBORNE & C 0., _P » WOOL STAPLERS h BROKERS, Fout-strkkt, Auckland. Are Wool and Skin Buyers. i They arc also prepared to make liberal advances on Wool consisted to thorn, and which they wili ware house and ship on the most favourable terms to their , customers. 1 All Wools classified if required. *** Reference : National Bank of New Zealand. j TQO3TE3 ! BONES! BONIS ! 1 Bought In any quantities for CAsn at the Freeman's j Bay Bone Mills, and at No. 101, Lower Queen-street, j bY J. & J. SOPPET, SYMONDS-STREET GROCERY, HAY, CORN, AND PROVISION. STORE. ! D. ROBEHTSON 1 Wishes to inform his numerous friends and patrons , of his Removal to moro oxtensive premises (those I latrly occupied by Mr Peters), where, with tho com bined efforts of bis brother, P. Robertson, with whom he has entered into partnership, lie will be able promptly to execute all orders, and hopes to rooeivo a fair share of public support. In future the business will be carried on under the style of JROBERTSON, BROS. N.B.—Town prices strictly adhered to. Choice supplies of Butter and Eggs daily. All orders delivered free of charge. JOHN S O P~T E T S$ HOUSE, LAND, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, NO. 8, QUHEN-BTRBKT. 1 Agent for Mr. Carter's Waikato Parcols Delivery, and Passenger Booking. August 5,1875. Qj UPPORT LOCAL INDUSTRIES SOAP! SOAP 1 SOAP! J. ALLENDER Begs to direct tho attention of the Publio to the faot that his Carbolic Soap is a suro preventive against SMAI.Ii-FOX, Measlvs, and all Contagious Diseases, nnd highly recommended by tho Public Health Doctors as a thorough disin fectant for ccneral domestic use. A free uso of this Soap in families would tend to lessen doctor's bills. J. A. would also draw the attention of the Trade to his various brands of First Prize Common Soaps, which for years have given general satisfaction; also to his now Local Industry—the manufacture of Fancy Toilet Soap, of the various kinds as under:— Family Brown Windsor, in bars and tablets, 7 and 141b boxes Fancy assorted Oval Tablets, 7 and 141b boxes Fancy __ ssorted Square Tablets, 7 and 141b boxes Honey, Glycerine, Elder Flower, and Carbolic, in bars and tablets, 7 and 141b boxes Soft Soap, for Wool-washing, Machinery, and general scouring purposes, equal to tho im ported article Qreaves, for Dog and Fowl Feed, always on hand. Parnell Steam Soap and Candle Works, Office, 7, Queon-strcet. Auckland. J. ALLENDER, Proprietor. EORGE AKERS, FREEMAN'S BAY SOAP AND CANDLE WORKS. PS1" Cash Buyer of Tallow. OLARKE BROTHERS, (LATE CROMBIE'S). ROYAL PINE 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. AUCKLAND WATERWORKS. BRANSTON & FORSTER, DULY LICENSED PLUMBERS, Are prepared to lay on Water Services in accordance with the Specifications and General Conditions required, and on the most reasonable terms. BRANSTON & FORSTER, Plumbers find Gasfltters, &c Albort-street. pARNELL NURSERIES. MASON BROTHERS, In thanking their numerous patrons for the kind support so liberally bestowed during the past ten years, beg to intimate this is the proper season for PLANTING, and to solicit an INSPECTION of their ORNAMENTAL, FLOWING, AND OTHER SHRUBS, FOREST, SHELTER, AND FRUIT TREES, of which they have a Large and Varied Collection. The Stock, thii season, is the best they have ever offered to the public, the plants being full-sized, well grown, and in splendid condition for removal. Gardens Laid Odt by Contract. Descriptive Catalogues may be had on application to MASON BROS., PARNELL NURSERIES; Or, to ROBT. BREWIN (our Agent), Seed Merchant, Queen-street, Auckland. ISHER AND CO~ Wholesale, Shipping, and Family Butcher, Queen-street, corner of Durham-street, Auckland, i 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. Q H E A V N S WORLD'S HIGHEST PRIZE IMPROVED SELF-CLEANSING RAPID WATER FILTER. j The undersigned has just received his first shipment of the above, which will purify the most offensive [ water with astonishing rapidity, and are the only ones Capable of Removing ! Animalcul-E and Sewage, being so constructed as to prevent the passage of the most minute bodies. They also MATERIALLY REDUCE HARDNESS, and are the ONLY FILTERS WHICH DO MOT RENDER the WATEK FLAT AND INSIPID, as instead of withdrawing carbonic acid from the water they impart it. There is no water which they do not lender Sparkling, Wholesome, and agreeable. Their principle advantage, over all other Filters are their simplicity of construction, rapidity and regularity with which they perform their work, and the facility with which they can be f thoroughly cleaned by anyone in a few minutes. SOLE AGENTfFOR AUCKLAND :' W.-.5." J 0 N-E S, , Wholesale}Saddler*and Importer, Queen-street.



Business Cards- MEW LOCAL IN D U STRT. G. R. BURGESS, Pure Ultramarine Blue Manu facturer. Proprietor many years in the employ). Harper Twelve-trees, the renowned manufacturers. A trial solicited. Ask for it and judge for your ' selves. Auckland Agent: Mr. G. W. Owen, j Manufactory: York-street, Parnell. J R U S S E L L'S •3 O FIRSX-OLASS PRIVATE BOARDING ESTABLISHMENT, PORTLAND HOUSE, HOTSSON-STRKKT, AUCKLAND, N.Z. Single and Double Bedrooms and Private Parlours for Fan.i'ics. TERMS MODERATE. f AMES BUTCHER, *v CARTER, CONTRACTOR, &c. Goodn Cleared and Delivered from Ships' side on SHORTEST NOTICE. BALLAST SUPPLIED. Newcastle and Bay of Ibt.akd Coaxb. Also, lr .Rr.woOß, cut or uncut, at REASONABLE RATES |P OA L ! COAL! WANG-AT.EI COAL YARD, Breakwater Road. Tho Undersigned has great pleasuro in announcing to the Publio that be is now prepared to supply this superior Coal, suitable either for Steam or House hold purposes, in any quantity, at the following prices:— _, Per ton. For Screened, delivered in tho City .. .. 27s For Screened, at the Yard 25s For Unscreened, delivered in the City.. .. 22s For Unscreened, at tho Yard 20s By tho Heat Load, at the Yard 17s By tho Bat Load, at the Mines loOs WALTER SLOANE, Agent. N.B.—For Household purposes this Coal is un equalled, be.'ng cheap, clean, yielding ,a great heat, and totally free from sulphur. W.S. TV/fR $■ B. WOODHAM, JjjL ?Teachru op the Pianoforte. ' Address—Caro of Messrs J. Brown and Sons, Piano forte Warehouse, Queen-street. N.B.—Pupils Atttnded in Town or Country. June C, 1870. -._■—.. GC O O K'S 'BUSSES c leave Coombeß' quartor to and a quarter-past every hour for Newmarket. Epsom—B, quarter to 11,2, and 5. Grafton Road-Every hour. CARRIAGES, BUGGIES, HANSOMS, ETC., ALWAYS ON HIRE, J O O X OUT FOR tiW THE BLUE BOOT! "5* C. BROOKES Having purchased one of tho latest Improved plants, is now prepared to serve his customers and tho public gene rally with every stylo of BOOTS AND SHOES Cheaper Than any Other House tn Auckland. All Boots mado on tho Premises, and Guarantcod. B3T Note the Address :— 7 C. BROOKES, i BLUE HOUSE, ' Opposite the City Hall, Queen-street, Auckland. M~fi. MAIDEN'S 'BUS between Auckland and Newmarket wUI leave as follows :— From Auckland: From Newmarket : 8.45 a m 9.30 a m 10.15 am 11am 11.45 am 12.30 pm ' 1.15 pm 2pm 2 45 p m 3.30 p m 4.15 p m spm 5.46 p m 6.30 pm PHILLIPPS AND SON, • OIL, COLOUR, and GLASS MERCHANTS, Importers of Paperhangings, Scrim, Paints, Oils, Turpentine, Colours, Varnishes, French Polish, Gold Leaf, Artists' Colours aud Brushes, Plate, Sheet, Crown, Ornamental, and Photographic Glass, Picture Frame and Tapestry Mouldings, Clock and Compass Glasses, Glazed Sashes, Doors, &c. Glass cut to sizo, and carefully packed. 95 and 97, Queen-street. T & J SOPPET, _Pc FREEMAN'S BAY STEAM MILLS, AND No. 101, Lower Queen-street, Wharf, A 0 0 X Ii A.N D. JOHN WHITE MAN, *? Pratical Chimney Sweep, aud 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 exneiience ■ from a Climbing boy, hopes, by strict attention, punctuality, a.d cleanliness combined, to merit a share of patronage and support. Every description of Factory and Steamboat Flues Cleaned on tho shortest notice. Boilers Chipped if required. Everything connected with the above business executed with care and punctuality, regardless of time or distance, N.B— New Chimneys Cored. MR. FAULDER, Sole Contractor to tho City Council for the Emptying of Earth Olosots, Privy Boxes, Cesspits, eta, is prepared to attend punctually to aU requests regarding the above. Persons desiring to have the said places attended to, either weekly, fortnightly, or otherwise, can have the same done by leaving a notice, either verbal or written, with the Inspector of Nuisances, City Council Office, Queen-street. LJ CLAYTON Consulting Chemist. Mkmebr of TnE Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain, BOTANIC PHARMACY, Victoria-street, Auckland; and st. Piter's, kama ram a, Great South Road. TTICTORIA SEED STORES, 1876 CATALOGUE SEEDS AND PLANTS NOW READY. Can Bsi Had on Application. . R. BAIRD, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL SEED MERCHANT, ri^HE Undersigned are Cash Pur- X OHiSBEs of HIDES, SHEEPSB_INS, WOOL. TALLOW, &c, &c, at highest market rates, In ny quantity. , ~ ... Consignors direct wiU have prompt andlmmediat cash remittances returned at satisfactory rates. IRELAND BROS., Tanners 'and Manufacturers, Auckland. T3 OVAL INSURANCE COMPANY : Notice of Removal. The Office of this Company has this day been Removed from Hobson's Buildings, Shortland-street, to New Zealand House, the Fourth Buildings higher un on the same side of the street. GEORGE W. JONES, Agent. Auckland, Juno 24,1878.



Business Cards. | A OARD.J SAMUEL WELLS *3 House, Land, and Commission Agent, Collector of Rents, Debts, Highway Rates, &o. Loans arranged. Office:—l 29," Quoen-street (three doors below the Union Bank.) JTEW JQRESS MATERIALS. H. ATKINS HAS OPENED ALL THE NEW STYLES OF DRESS MATERIALS FOE THE AUTUMN & WINTER SEASON, cow r RISING— PLAIN AND FANCY GOODS, PLAIN WINCEYS, FRENCH MERINOS BLACK VELVETEENS SERGES BLACK SILK VELVET &c, &0., &c. A SPLENDID STOCK OF BLACK SILKS, Same as always kept in Stock, and noted as decidedly tlie Best Wearing in the Market. THE PRICES OF BLACK SILKS ARE THE LOWEST IN AUCKLAND. A VERY HEAVY STOCK of BLANKETS, Bought much under value, to bo SOLD CHEAP. Sheetings, Quilts, Long Curtains, Calicoes, 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 I NEW TWEEDS 1 Cheap Tweeds .for Boys' wear. R_?_\L B'O.G.PL r;Y.PirP, Ss .Id riEYAR H. ATKINS. T? DWA R D WAYTE J[__J Has Just Received HIB NEWSMAGAZINES AND BOUND SERIALS FOR 1875, Comprising :— Cassell's Magazine Chatterbox Child's Companion Family Herald Kind Words Leisure Hour Little Folks •*<* Little Wide Awake Quiver _ Bunday^at Home " " Tract Magazine, &c, &o. EDWARD WAYTE, IMPORTER OF BOOKS AND STATIONERY,' 100, Queen-street. Auckland. WATCHES!! TIf ATCHES !! WATCHES'!!! #5- T. RUSSELL & SONS' MAKE. "S* 1 have received by the Mail the following GOLD and SILVER WATCHES :— 2 Gold Keyless 3/4 Plate Dome, Hunter's, Jewelled in 8 holes, jC3S each. 1 Silver Chonograph, £30. 1 Gold Calinder Watch, Jewelled in 10 holes, £50. 2 Ladies' Gold Open-face Levers, £15 each. 2 Silver Keyless Hunting Levers, Jewelled, Gold Joints, £16 each. 6 Silver Hunting Watches, First Quality, Gold Joints, £10 lis. Each Watch is Accompanied with a Certifioatb from T. RUSSELL & SONS, and Warranted. F. H. LEWISSON, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND, Opposite the Union Bjnk. THE ONLY DIRECT IMPORTER OF WATCHES FROM THE MAKERS IN AUCKLAND. MORE WATCHES TO ARRIVE NEXT MONTH. Monthly or Weekly Payments taken from good marks. ~~ J. C. PELHAM'S J^ ADDER AND JJ ARROW JjIACTORY, 49, VIOTORIA-STREET, BVEIVZ DESCRIPTION OP Ladders. Barrows, and Steps, Barrow Wheels, Gud geons Bolts, etc, Clothes-horses, Clothes-boxes, Travelling Chests, Blind Rollers, jetc., on hand or made to order. N B.— Ladders, Barrows, rand Steps lent on hire. UTTER ! BUTTER ! ! Wiltshire and Canterbury Bacon. FENTON'S SALE will continue One Month longer. Splendid new Butter, from Is per lb; prime Bacon, lOd lb ; new Hams, lOd lb ; Canterbury Cheese, 8d lb,; Fresh Eggs, at' times prices; beautiful Tea, 2s lb ; snow whito Sugar, 4Jd lb ; new Currants, 4id lb; splenpid raisins/'-d lb; Rice, i% lb; Pearl Barley, 2%& lb; Oatmeal, 1% lb ; Peas, 2Xlb ; Brewing Sugar, 31% lb; Hops Is lb; Prime Tea by the half-ohest, Is lOd lb; a bag of Oatmeal for Is 6d ; best 71bs of the best flour for Is": and every other article equally low in price, and all of the best quality.-FRANCIS FENTON, i Market Corner, Queen-street, next Hemus's Boot Shop. ! N ° Z_ 1 G E 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 Coals, Firewood, Ac, on the most liberal terms, and hopes by strict atten tion to business to receive a share of that patronage bo liberally accorded to his predecessors. N.B.—Posts, Rails, and Palings always on hand. FENCING OF ALL DESCRIPTION. 1 Carting Donk with Despatch. AU orders left at Mr R. Brewln's Auckland Seed Depot will receive promp attention. REMOVAL. —J. HEAPE invites the public to call and try his quality of Goodi for the very low pices he Is asking—Winceys fron 6d up, French Merinos from Is lOd up to 3s 6d, an< a nice variety of Dress Goods at equally low prices Calicoes and' Sheetings, Hosiery, etc., all good valu or money.—Note tbe address: J. HEAPE, Symond. treet, oorner.of East-street.



Miscellaneous. WE beg to intimate to our old cus tomers that we have Commenced Business upon the site of the Late Fire. INDIAN AND CHINESE / <>> TEAS. /7 / OILMEN'S /A// STORES. /$y / / o / /**? / /a. / CROCERS / *V / / / ' AND //*? / CHEESEMONGERS, / °0 / / r\ / QUEEN-STREET, /<\ / Auckland. Q N SALE, BY THE TJNDEnSIGNED .— 450 sack OATS 400 „ FLOUR 60 „• OTAGO OATME AI -30 „ PEARL BARLEY 25 cases CANTERBURY CHEESE 0 „ ROLL BACON 8 „ BACON and HAMS 3 „ . LARD 2 kegs LARD. T. H. HALL & CO. nn O ARRIVE, Per the 'Byron'— 10 tons KIDNEY SEED POTATOES 15 „ BAKER'S FINEST FLOUR. T. H. HALL & CO. nn c * as. EXTRA-FINE QUALITY TEAS, In Half-Chests and Boxes. T. H. HALL & CO. 11/rAESHALL & COPELA-ND'S CELEBRATED .Dunedin _X._XJy._X. xale Axe, In Bot es, Quarts, and Pints, FOR SALE BY J. C. MOEEIN & CO., GROCERS, WINE AND SPIRIT * MERCHANTS, QUEEN - STREET, Next door to the New Theatre. ~ N.B.— All orders carefcUy Packed and Delivered in any part of the Town or Suburbs. W H. SKINNER BUILDER, CARPENTER, AND JOINER, On the Old Site, VULCAN LANE. All Branches of the Building Trade executed by Experienced Workmen. Shop Fronts, Office Fittings, he, fco. MERIOAN RUBBER STAMP COMPANY, DUNEDIN. The above Company having erected new and im proved Machinery since the late fire on their premises, are now in a position to execute orders of every des cription, in first-class style, and at most reasonable rates. Specimens of Stamps, and all information as regards prices&c, to be obtained on application to the Pulisher, Star Office. HENRY !BRETT, Agent for A.R.S.[Co. HE HOMCEOP AT HI C DOMESTIC PHYSICIAN, by Drs. Pulte and Epps ; Revised, with important additions, and many new remedies, by Washington Errs, L. B. C. P., M.R.C.S., Assistant Physician to the London Ho moeopathic Hospital. Table of Contents :—General Diseases—Casual Diseases—Cutaneous Diseases- Fevers—Affections of the Mind—the Head—the Eyes—the Ears—the Nose—the Face, Lips, and jaws—the Teeth, Gums, and Mouth—the Windpipe and. Chest—the Stomach and Bowels—the Urinary and Genital Organs—Diseases of Women—Treatment of Children—Anatomy and Physiology—Hygiene and Hydropathy—Materia Medica—Domestic Surgery- Medical and Surgical Appliances—Dislocations and Luxations —Fractures—Glossary—Index A Chest of Medicines (book enclosed), £3 10s. or £5 55.; or with glass stoppers to all the Tinctures, £i 4s. or _G6 6s.— JAMES EPPS & CO., Homoeopathic Chemists, 48 Threadneedle-street and 170, Piccadilly. London TIMBER! TIMBER TIMBER! THE UNION SASH AND DOOR CO., MECHANIC S' BAY, Have on Hand :— A Very Large Stock of all kinds of TIMBER for BUILDINGS, and an Unsurpassed Quality of Second class Stuff at VERY LOW BATES. Sashes, Doors, Mouldings, and Tongued and Grooved and Wide Boards, also very cheap. _tgT Wood Turning in aU its Branches. ' UCKLAND -STEAM COFFEE MILLS. BROWN, BARRETT & CO. Having REMOVED to those Spacious Premises in ELLIOTT-STREET, Beg to announce to their Customers that having ERECTED NEW and IMPROVED MACHINERY, and the same being now in First-class Working Order, they are enabled to supply promptly all orders en trusted to them for their RENOWNED COFFEES, *the preparation of which is their bole seobet, and has led to unprecedented success. They .also guarantee that all their Manufactured Goods are In strict accordance with the Printed Description thereon, and they undertake and agree that this Guarantee shall render them responsible for the purity of every unbroken Tin or Package leaving , their Establishment BROWN, BARRETT & CO. ' i [COPT.] Provincial Laboratory, Auckland, June 20,1876. Messrs. Brown, Barrett & Co., Gentlemen,—Having made a very careful analysis of the sample of Coffee, which I took from the bulk on your premises, I find it to be a first-class article, I consisting of Pure Coffee, mixed with a proper pro portion of Chicory. The flavour is all that could be desired. 3 With regard to the samples of Black and White a Pepper, I find that they are perfectly free from _ adulteration I I have the honor to be, Gentlemen, ' Your obedient servant, JamesJM. Tunny, I Provincial Analyst.



For Sale. nnO SHIPPERS, CONTRACTORS, AND BUILDERS. KAURI TIMBER. The undersigned is selling at GREATLY REDUCED RL4.TES. C. A. HARRIS, BRITOMART KOAD,' AND AT THE SPIT, NAPIER. January 26, 1876. FOR SALE, on easy terms, a com fortable Four-roDmed CottaJre, good garden, and about 4 acres lind, in tbe best part of Richmond. Apply to JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street.""". FOR SALE, cheap, a good Totara Bush, 14 miles from Auckland. Terms easy. Apply to JOHN SOPPETT, No. 8. Queen-street. FOR Immediate Sale, at very low prices, several choice Allotments at Ponsonby Apply to JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, QnccnsTeet.tJ. FOR immediate Sale, on easy terms a comfortable four-roomed House, witli good well, &c, and freehofd allotment. 06 x SO feet, in Alma Place, Ireland-street. Apply to JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. FOR SALE, at a Very Low Price, a Partly Improved FARM cf 81 Acres, with House, &c, about 13 Miles from Town; Apply to JOHN SOPPETT, __^ No 8, Queen-street. IfOR 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 maiu road. Apply to JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. FOR SALE, on very easy terms, at Ponsonby, a good 6-room'ed House, with every convenience, and freehold allotment 45 x 110 feet. Apply to JOHN SOPPETT, No 8, Queen-street.' TfOR Positive Sale, cheap, on easy -a- terms, a good four-roomed Cottage, with outbuildings and good freehold garden, 40 xlooft, good weU, etc, and splendid view, at Glenburn, Ponsonby,—Apply to John Soppet, No 8, Queen street, FOR SALE, a Farm of 256 acres' mostly rich flat land, ■well watered by a never failing stream, and with an extensive frontage to the 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 new, contain ing 6 rooms; Stable, Sheds, etc., all in good order. The. property is distant about 12 miles from Auok land, and can be reached by either boat or otherwise in about two hours.—For further particulars, apply to SAMUEL COCHRANE h SON, Land Agents, Fort-street. TO EE LET, at Ellerslie, within . fiye minutes wait, 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 h SONS, No. 8. New Zealand Insurance' Buildings. A MERIOAN WASHING FLUID. Saves more than half the soap, and nearly aU the wash-board labour. Price, ONE SHILLING per quart bottle. _rar ForSalebyaU •-; Groceis. We,.the undersigned, have thoroughly tested and approve of "Brown's Liquid Bluing for Clotheß." We consider it cheaper, more economical, and in every way more desirable than any other bluing in the market, and aro cor.fident that it 'Will give satis faction to every one who sjives it a trial :— Samuel Clayton (of Gibbs R. Wilson and Co. and Clayton). S. G. Gibbs Wm. Hunter (travelling Robert Hume (for Hogg for W. and J. Scoular) - and Hntton) E. N. Holland H. R. Clark and Co. * Otago Steam Laundry, The public are respectfully requested to beware of spurious imitations of tho above Ask your grocers for Brown's Liquid Bluing, and take none other. For sale by all grocers at One Shilling per bottle. Bottled by J. B R O WN, Brown-street, Dunedin. . • Brown's Starch Polish for Glossing Linen, imparts that fine glossy appearance so desirable for shirts, c ffs, &c. Sold in packages for Sixpence each. U Extract of a letter to one of our Wholesale Agents R. Wilson and Co., Dunedin. " The Blue is far superior to any I have used before. There is not the possibility of a streak on the clothes from it; and besides being less trouble in using, im parts a more beautiful hue." JJ A V E ON SALE: Cement Plaster of Paris Fire Bricks, Fire Clay All kinds of BuildiDg Materials KEANE * JENKINSON. Victoria-street East W| A TEE "piLTEBS. ! ' The snbsorii er will receive, per • Inverallen, a good assortment of F. Lipscombe and Co.'s Lates Improved PATENT WATER FILTERS, direct from the Makers. JA|M.ES B. FRANCIS, ; 2.5, [Queen-street." ILss^Sfc TAYLOR'S jP^rrwll* -"- Patent Lock-stitch j ))W/ Sewing Machines can be jM__fe___M»lf'" confidently recommended "'< -- v. V 7r_ as superior to all others for £_£$ rz r < rT domestic use, beintr Simple, Easily learnt, Quiet in action, and not liable to derangement. The Patent EUiptio Shuttle Movement of this Machine is acknowledged on all hands the Quietest, Simplest, and most beauti ful motion ever Invented for the purpose. New and Valuable1 Improvements have also been added amongst others, a New Patent Shuttle, -with only one hole to thread, and having its tension adjustable in the easiest manner possible on the outside. Besides this it is much larger and holds considerabi}- more cotton than those of any of the leading Machines in use. This, with other improvements (which the public are invited to inspect), together with the fubstautial con struction for which this Machine has always been celebrated, make Taylor's Patent the most thoroughly Genuine and Reliable Machine in the market. Agent :—T. PEACOCK, Shortland-street.jopposite the Post-offlco, Auckland No 1, Fort-street, Auckland, 29th June, lSft3. THOMAS WILLIAMS In! retiring from the SHIP CHANDLERY BUSINESS, begs to tender his best thanks for the liberal support leceived by him during tLe Ust 19 years, and at the same time to inform his friends that the Sail Making, Tents, Tarpaulins, Cloths, etc, portion of the business is now carried on by his sou, J. R. Willi* MS.under the style of WILLIAMS A CO, No 1, Fort-street, adjoining the late premises, for whom he begs to solicit a continuance of their favours NB— All Accounts due to iate Williams and Co, will be received at the above office, and aU Accounts owing by them, paid at same address. REFERRING to the above, we beg to st.te that we are now prepared to receive and execute orders for all branches of tne KAIIMAKIN'J BFSINE^S. «iur etdeavou .flail be to furnish S. ils of best fit quality of material, and workmanship, at Lowest Prices. A Large Stock of Tents, Rick and Van Covers, and I Tarpaulins (plain and dressed), on hand, for imme diate delivery. _^.— :saßaß |^^B_____________________________________nß___i