The Evening Star.

Vol. 711.—N0. 1,856

AuoKiiAHD, N.Z., j/Ki'DAr, JANUARY 28, 1876

[Price : ONE PEK-N5



n pacific"ltlaTl llf^ClN^ STEAMSHIP COMPANY. The powerful Al Iron Screw Steamship CITY OP SAN FRANCISCO Will arrive here on or about the 30th instant, and Seave with the English Mail, six hours after arrival, or NAPIER AND SOUTHERN PORTS. JfOR SAN FRANCISCO DIRECT. The Powerful Al Iron Screw Steamship CITY OP SAN FRANCISCO Will leave DUNEDIN on Februnry 9, and AUCK LAND on February 14, conveying H.B.M.'s Mails for San Fbancisco, United States, Gkbat Britain, via Kandavau and Honolulu. The Cabins on the Port Side of this splendid Steamer are reserved for Passengers booking in New Zealand. For further particulars, Freight, or Passage, apply to OWEN & GRAHAM, Agents, Auckland. .J&"k^ "R EGULAR MONTHLY <__W i myy'-,' ■&*' steam communication ________j*iA_- BETWEEN AUCKLAND, SYDNEY, GmWaWmß*:-- AND MELBOURNE. The fast and favourite s.s. HERO. Captain Logan, may be expected here again about the 9th of February. She will leave for Sydney and Melbourne three days after arrival For freight or passage, apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agents. 16, Queen-street, Auckland, January 5, 1876. .Vg&A I^OR TARANAKI, Q_sFmlsk- ■*- NELSON, PICTON. WEL- LINGTON, LYTTELTON, AI*D [Booking through to Melbourne, ftreymouth, Hokitika, Westport, Akaroa, Timaru, and Oamaru.] TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 1. The Union Steam Shipping Company's magnificent new Steamer HAWEA. Captain E Wheeler, will leave the Onehunga Wharf on TUESDAY, the Ist February. February B—Taupo. as above. Through tickets to Mv lbourne at reduced rates, For freight or passage apply to HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, 26, Queen-street *n^ WEW ZEALAND •JWrESb. »L^ STEAM SHIPPING COM jff^lrhy' PANT (LIMITED.) Fob New Plymouth, Nelson, Picton, Welling ton, Lyttelton, and Otago ; transhipping at WeUington for Wanganui, Napier, and Poverty Bay ; and at Nelson for Westpoet, Gbeymouth, and HoKirrKA. [Passengers Boosed Through to Melbourne.] Tho 8.8. WELLINGTON Will leave the Onehnnga Wharf on SUNDAY next, the 30th instant, at 11 a.m. Latest train for Passengers at 9.25 a.m. An Omnibus from Union Bank corner at 10 a.m. sth February—s.s. Phoebe, as above. Return tickets at single rates to all ports. For freight or passage apply to W. F. WHEELER, Auckland. Or, A. BAR1 * ES, Onehunga. Offices: Hobson's Buildings, Shortland-street. QHIP 'CARNATIC,' jf||v||v FROM LONDON. i^^^py Consignees are requested to pass 5- entries and obtain delivery orderß from the undersigned for their goods without delay. Cargo impeding the discharge of the ship will be landed and stored at Consignees' risk and expense. Captain Chapman will not be responsible for any debts centracted by any member of his crew. JOBN BATGER, Agent N.Z. Shipping Co (Limited). THIRST SHIP eorLONDON. TO SAIL EARLY IN FEBRUARY. m^^n^mam .j,^ f avour jte ship CITY OF AUCKLAND, Capt. Ralls. Unrivalled accommodation for First and Third Class Passengers. CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agents. 16, Queen-street, January 6,1875. A3sZh QTEAM COMMUNlCA _f_Wmr_l_b hJ TION WITH THE THAMES 2__\_\_Wwhz^ ' ANr> COROMANDEL. TIME-TABLE. HAURAKI. From Auckland: From Thames: Friday, 11 a m Friday. spm Sunday, 3pm Monday, 10 a m ENTERPRISE. , r For Thames: MANAIA. From Auckland: From Coromandel: Friday, 11 a.m. Friday, spm Return Tickets available from Thursday, 28th inst, to Tuesday, Ist February. Saloon, 12s; Steerage, ss. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Not responsible for accidents in shipping, carrying, or discharging live stock. Not responsible for any cargo or parcels put on board without a shipping note. J. EDWARDS, Manager. ASSENGEES' LINE OF PACKETS TO NEW ZEALAND. OWNED BY MESSRS. SHAW, SAVILL & CO., 34, Leadenhall-street, London. The above line of ships are regular J___tJt___ traders to all the principal ports of jeSStOK^. New Zealand They are clipper whips, V*SR\j|a3^ classed Al at Lloyris. and commanded S________\_\\Z by experienced masters. The Bill of Fare is m< st substantial and of the best quality, and the accommodation roomy and con venient. The undersigned are empowered to grant passages from London to Mew Zealand, payment for which has been guaranteed in the Colony. Eeturn ships to London also leave at almost regular Nervals. Full particulars on application to L. D NATHAN & CO., owrcw * graham, CRUICKBHANK k CO., Agents. **|^ HHAM O 7 SHANTER •pSMEg^v -L will leave the Government Va^JrjTY^ Wnari. Onehunga, for Waiuku, as Wednesday, 26th, 430 pm; return Thursday morning Saturday, 29, 7 am; return same day For any other information, apply to A. CUNNINGHAM^ Onehunga or Newmarket; Or, to W. J. HURST & CO., Qiuen- street, Auckland. JT O T ; I C E. jßgg^frJlA^ On -\nd after Friday, the 21st inst, ___________*$ the S.earner QUICKSTEP, . l ;-^ tul between Mercer and Hamilton on arrival °. he liain at 10.30 am. carrying Passengers and on Mondays, Wednesdays, at d Fridays | until mrther notice. All Passeogcrs and Parcels I WKfced at the effice of John Sopiett, gent, No j 11 t *ei>"Btrßet ' *°4the above places Will receive prompt attention. 1 C. G. QUICK, j i , , Proprietor. '



Shipping. h oeTtoverty bay ' _W *\\ AND ,E*sT COAST. •ftr .-"J The schooner <*_.»*«». AGUES DONALD will take in cargo for the above places on MONDAY next, the 31st instant. M. NICCOL, Agent. i%A' "R E G A T T A! imm^ REGATTA. The s.s. lONA ) Will leave the Queen-street Wharf at 10 a.m. on 1 SATURDAY, the 29th instant, following the different Races, and returning to the Wharf every two hours, leaving at 2 p.m. to meet the Schooner Kate outside. Fares, .2s Cd. A. MACGREGOR, Managor. <* Tak. 170R wangarei heads ig^#V 1' AN D BAY OF ISLAN DS direct. The s.s. lONA Will leave Queen-street Wharf at 5 p.m. on MON DAY, the 31st instant, carrying Passengers only. A. MACGREGOR, Manager. Z~. "OOR THE BAY OF Swl^ik -*- ISLANDS, WANGAROA AND Jg^JPfc M.vNGONUI. $Mk&isiM%> The s.s. lONA Will leave (weather and other circumstances per mitting) at noon on WEDNESDAY, February 2, for the above ports. No cargo received after 11 o'clock. A. MACGREGOR, Manager. * % !fe "P 0 R WANGANUI. mS&#&V JP DIRECT. mM&mm The s.s. St. Kilda, J. Flowebday, Commander, from Onehunga, on MONDAY, next, 31st instant, weather, &c, permit ting. Por freight or passage apply to COItBBK & DALDY, A gents, Auckland ; Or, A. BARmES, Onehunga. Auckland, January 27, 1876. ,~* n«tr^ __ t\ N S A L E . Portland Cement (now landing)—3oo casks White's and other brands And all kinds of Builder's Materials. KEANE & JENKINSON, Viotoria-strekt East. Gl_~OR G E~D ICK SON, JunT, BREAD AND BISCUIT BAKER, TOP OF HOBSON-STREET. "Wedding and Christening Cakes made to order. AU kinds of Fancy Goods always on hand. Families waited on Daily. B3T" Ship ping.. Suppl i c p. YTOTICB OF RE M~O V A L. "*" ELWIN B. DICKSON, LICENSED LAND BROKER, Under the Land Transfer (Torrens') Act, 1870, DRAUGHTSMAN, ILLUMINATOR, HERALD PAINTER, ETC. Agent for Mutual Life Association of Australasia. 7, Somervell's Buildings, Auokland. A AND W. CRAIG. HOUSE AND SHIP PLUMBERS, Have Removed their Place of Business from Lower .Queen-street, to NEXT DOOR TO NEW ZEALAND HERALD OFFICE, WYNDHAM-STREET. FISHER AND CO., Wholesale, Shipping, and Family Butcher, Queen-street, corner of Durham-street, Auckland. Poultry of all kind s 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.OLDEN BOOT. WILLIAM MILLER, Manufacturwb of Sea Boots and Evebtt other Description op Boots and Shoes; Next to Oxleys' Blockmaiers), Queen-street Wharf. Repairs neatly executed. GOODACPF, BOOTMAKER « GREY-STREET. Men's Boots, 15s; Men's Shoes, 12s 6d; Ladies' Boots from 12s 6d; Men's Soleing and Heeling, 4e 6d. Tji B. WOOD HA M. "U" LOWTHER BAZAAR, 25 8, Q TJ E E N ■ S T REE T, Opposite the Market, TOYS, STATIONERY, FANCY GOODS, ETC. "PLANTS ! PLANTS ! PLANTS \ EOR PLANTING OUT NOW. Cucumber, Melon (Rock, "Water, and Pie), Vegetable Marrow, Pumpfein, ano Tomato in pots, Cauliflower, Cabbage, Lettuce, Red Cabbige, «c, &c. R. BAIRD, Victoria Seed Stores, Victorta-street. BUY RECEIPT'S FEENCH BLUE. And See that Each Ball Is Wrappd in Paper beaiing the name of RECKITT, As its Splendid Quality has caused a host.of Inferior Imitations. Sold by all respectable Grocers and Storekersepe. tTaT"bOTs b'uTcXb'b, _9 CARTER, CONTRACTOR, &c. Goods Cleared and Delivered from Ships' side on 80OBTFST NOTICE. BALLAST SUPPLIED. Newcastle and Bay of Island Coals. Also, ntuwnoD, cut or uncnt. at PEASON ABLE BATES PBILLIPPS AND SON, • OIL, COLOUR, and GLASS MERCHANTS, Importers of Paperhangings, Scrim, Paints, Oils, Turpentine, Colours, "/arnishes, 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 r-ashes, Doors, &c. Glass cut to size, and carefully packed. 95 and 97, Queen-street ; OR CHRISTMAS AFD NEW YEAR, J. M. McLACHLAN IS SHEWING IN DRESSES. CLOTHING. New Silks New Mlk Dust Coats „ Muslins „ Trousers and Vests '„ Prints „ Suits „ Costumes, &c. „ Shirts ~ Hats, fee. MILLINERY. FUHNI^HING. New Hats New Oil Cloths „ Flowers . ~ Matting „ Gossamers „ Carpets „ Feathers „ Hearth Rugs „ Bonnets, &c. „ Curtains, &c. 213, Q TJ EEN-ST REE T, 1 Near Wellesley-street. .



Business Garde. BERDEEN BOO! FACTORY, ALBERT-STREET. Every description of Men's, Women's, nnd Children's 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 ft. CO. ; TOT H. S XI N NE R, i BUILDER, ! CARPENTER AND JOINER, i VULCAN LANE. j All Branches of the Building • Trade executed by j Experienced Workmen. J Shop Fronts, Office Fittings &c, ko. KE. G A T L A IS D'S a TOY BAZAAR AND FANCY REPOSITORY, Karangahape Ros.d, Newton. By a small outlay at tho above, a amount of domestic peace may be secured. Cheap, amusing, and instructive Toys in endless i variety. ULMAK'S PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERY, Shortland-street. j photograpby in all its branches i Views op the Hot Lakes, Rotomahana. The finest collection of local views and Maori cartes in Auckland. | i£T Children's Portraits taken instantaneous! . "SS CLARKE BROTHER S, (LATE CROMBIE'S) ROYAL PIKE AKT PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERIES, (Opposite Union Bank\ QUEEN-STREET, Auckland, Pirst-clnss Portraits, from C.D.V. to Life Size, at Moderate Prices. Children's Portraits taken instantaneously. RIZE MEDAL.S AND CERTIFICATES AWARDED TO . JAMES SMITH, New-street, Nelson, N.Z, since 1872, for excellence of Nelson-made Wines and Cordials. Sole * gent in Auckland :— HENRY CONK OP, Wakefield-street, opposite Fitzroy Hotel. JOTTINGS B~Y~ THE WAY. from london to auckland on board the ' City of Auckland.' TV c above farnphlet may be had at thci Stab, office. PRICE ONE SBILLI/>G K.^CH, The account is v.ry i» terrstinv, and wculd be read eagerly by the fiends in fnglr.nrt M & T TRAFFORD, SUEGFON DENTIST, Wakefield-street. Teeth extracted without Pain by Dr Clover's Patent Oxide Gas. Artifical Teeth (from One to a Full Set). [Estahlishttp 1P64.] By appointment Excellency the to His "Ni^SS^gga^fiS^jJr Governor. TB A R N E T T, . PORK BUTCHER, HAM AND BACON CURER, Next City Hall, Opposite tije Thistle Hotel, akd at Pahsell T. Barnett in thanking the public for their long and steady support, an d ) av.'nppurchased Mr. Morey, business, ns earned on in the premises opposite Mr. Darby's Thistle Hotel, beg to announco that hes is now irepartd to supply every lequisite of tlie trade. A 11 Goods stamped po as to defy imitation. N.B —Arrangements are now complete for tho supply of shipping ordtrc, which will meet with prompt delivery, and with T.B.s personal attention. W. W O 0 N • Native Lands and Oereral Commission Agent Licensed Interpreter, Under the "Native Lands Act, 1873." The advertiser is in a position to devote the whole of his time to the transaction and complt tion of any business with the natives with which he may be entrusted. Address : High-street, next to Commercial Botel. T\ EVI T T GUN -M AKEB 244, QUEEN-STREET. Always In Stock—Best brands Gunpowder, vc. Blasting Powder, and Fuze. Shooting and Fishing Tacfcle __ , Q. D. B TJ R X E, WHOLESALE BELLOWS MAKER, Wakefield-street, • Auckland. W Blacksmith's Bellows made and repaired. EF. WEBSTER; * Wholesale and Retail SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKER, 133, Queen-street, Auckland, _J (Next the Union Bank) T> SEC COM BE & SO N, MALTSTERS, BREWERS, AND BOTTLERS, GREAT NORTHERN BREWERY, AUCKLAND. NELSON GROWN FRUIT, in any quantity, shipped with care by H. COLLINS. Bay View Hotel, Nelson. _3T References at the Stab Office. W SMITH, Peceiving and » Forwarding Agent, Queen wtrcet Whari, Auckland. Goods delivered from Ship's side with despatch. N.B —Ballast supplied., /CRICKETING SEASON. Page's and Cobbett's BATS at home prices, at G. Waller's. Tobacconist, Qnoon-stroet J B. W A V CORN AND PRODUCE MERCHANT, CHRISTOHpBO JUf A 0H INERY W. VICKERY, In returning thanks to his numerous customer* and friends for their liberal support during the last seven teen begs to irforni them that he has re-com menced business in his new premises, at the Cobner oe Victoria and NelsOn-streets, | AS MILLWRIGHT, ENGINEER, ANT> IRON AND BRASS FOUNDER, and trusts he will still continue to merit the con fidence hitherto accorded him. All orders will meet with his usual attention and prompt despatch. Agricultural Implements Renewed and Repaired. Quartz Crushing Machinery made to order. j Timber Ja< ks as formerly. . For sale. Horizontal ana Vertical Engine. j MERICAN RUBBER STAMP ' COMPANY, DUNEDIN". Messrs Reed and Brett have been appointed Aucklitnd agents for the above Company, and all orders lef> with them will be promptly attended to. Samplufi to be seen at the Star office. O~ATS! MAIZE! BRAN! CHAPE 1 ■ ( } -R. BAIRD, I _ .;.■:-": Victoria-street. J



Business Cards. | CARSON, v House and Land Agent, Rent and Debt Coll ector, Stichbury's Buildings, Queen-street. OEORGE A X E R S, O FREEMAN'S BAY SOAP AND CANDLE WORKS. Bsr^Cash Buyer of Tallow. ¥¥7 AMO CX BROTHERS, V V SOAP & CANDLE MANUFACTURERS, Riohmcnu, Cox's Cbkk. Office •-- Durham-street, Auckland. M I S S N O R M A N, jjjl teacher of music, Waubioo Quadrant, Opposite Government House. T O H N SOP PET *J HOUSE, LAND, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, NO. 8, QUKKN-STREET. Agent for Mr. C. G. Quick's Waikato Parcels Delivery and Passenger Booking. August 5,1875. TO" O T I C E. T. B. CAMERON, Architect afd Engineer, Corner of Hifrh-street and Vulcan Lane, Is prepared to supply Plans, Specifications, and correct Estimates for all description of Buildings on shortest notice. J. WATTS, PHOTOGRAPHER, QTrETN-STRKET, ONEHUNGA. REDE RICK W. COLLINS, MANUFACTURING JEWELLER, Vulcan Lank, Opposite the Occidental Hotel. Every description of Jewellery made and repaired. Old Gold and Silver bought. OTANDARD EIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. Bar- Agent for Auckland— HENRY GILFILLAN, 7, Queen-street. ] A OABD.J Q AM.tJEL WELLS ''■ ' nouse. Land, and Commission Agent, Collector of Rents, Debts, Highway Rates, &c. Loans arranged. Office:—l 29, Queen-street (three doors below the Union Bank.) "OOJSES ! BONEM! BO'JS'JiS! Bought in any quantities for Cash at tho Freeman's Bay Bone Mills, and at No. 101, Lower Queen-street, b^ J. & J. SOPPET. MR. MACLEAN, DKNTIST, PRINCES-STREET, AUCKLAND. Professional Hours: 9 to 1 a.m., and 2 to sp.m. Late hour by appointment.^ __ J~~ _r__~E"S II ED LEY, MOUNT EDEN Junction Gi-oci kv Store. New and Superior Groceries sold at the lowest Town prices. Families waited upon for orders. Goods delivered in any part of the country. DA LT O N & C 0., • 44, Queenstbket. opposite Exchange Buildinps, BOOTMAKERS. Boots made to Mff sure in five hours' notice. No slop poods. Best materials only used. The Latest French Fashions. American Stub Toes U R KITH BAT HS, UPPER QUEEN-STREET. Open Daily from 9 a.m. to C p.m. Charges, Bs; Saturdays, 3s 6d, open till 9 p.m. Tickets at a reduced rate can be had from from Mr. Aickcn and Mr. Pond, chemists, Qu»en-strcet. Open for Ladies (only) on Thursdays. Two ladies in attendance. For t-pecial engagements address to Mrs. Sykes. "PHOTOGRAPHIC NOTICE. The undersigned having purchased the NEGATIVES taken at the establhhti ent of Mr R. H Bartlett, late Photograper, Queen-strtet, Auckland, beg to intimate that COPIES of the same may be obtained on application to them at their Rooms, 224, Queen street, Auckland. It 1s requested that orders from a distance be accompanied by a remittance. CS-THE AMERICAN PHOTOGRAPHIC COMPANY ! -®a Per JOBN ncGARRIGIE, Manager. "DUTLER AND McTNNES, HOUSE, SIGN, AND DECORATIVE PAINTERS AND PPERHANGERS, Foot of Wakefield-street. Oil, Colour, Glass, White Lead, Scrim, Brushes, Varnishes, Glue, Paperhangings of all descriptions. DSP" All orders entrusted to their care will receive prompt attention. T & J SOPPET,' FREEMAN'S BAY STEAM MILLS, AND No. 101, Lower Queen-street, Whare, AUOK L A N D ANEHU NGA COACHES. J. BRIERLEY'S COACHES r Leaves Onehunga Leaves Auckland 9 0 am 12 0 noon 1.0 p m 2 45 p m 2.0 p m 5 opm GCOOK'S 'BUSSES * leave Coombes' quarter 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 RGILHAM'S 'Busses will leave • Onehunga at a quarter to 8 a.m. and quarter to 12 everyday; Auckland at a quarter to 10 a.m. and quarter to 4p m. If required, a Special Coach will be run to suit convenience of evening partiesm [Established 11 Years.] WB E A L, NEW and SECOND-HAND Clothier and Gkneral Dealer, Wellesley-street East Clothing bought, sold, and exchanged. N.B.—Arrangement can be made for tho Purchase of Clothing, Boobs, etc., at private houses. jMTOTICE 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 Publio generally, that he has removed to above address, where he hopes to merit a continuance of their liberal support. No. 53, QUEEN-STREET. cr •■*. P A TJ L SO kJ» isprenared to make up Gentlemen's Clothing to measure from £2 14s 6d a Tweed Fai-hionable Suit, warranted well shrunk ; also, Tweed Trousers form 10a 6d.—B. FaULPO, Tailor, three doors from Royal Mall Hotel. "Victoria-street.— ('leaning. Repairing. Ac gPECIAL NOTICE. MR. TRAFFORD, Surpeon Dentist, desires tc inform his patients that, having returned afver a short absence, he has returned business and may be con sulted,. at his residene'e daily. •*■:■_ Wakefield-street, JuraarylZt.



! Business Cards HARLES GOODWILL, WHEELWRIGHT, AHD AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENT MAKER, | Otahuhu. j Spring Carts, Wagons, ko , made and repaired on Rthe premises. Goods forwarded por Train to the Waikato. ROGERS, J v n., * CABINETMAKER, UPH"LSTHRER, AND FUhNITUP.K DEA.LER, ffOOT OF GREY-SI. EET. N.B. —Every description < f work in connection with the above trade executed with economy and despatch, Suites suppJitd at various p ices, T OSBORNE & C 0., *J 9 WOOL STAPLERS & BROKERS, FORT-STREKT, Auckland. Are Wool and Skin Buyers. They are also prepared to make liberal advances on Wool consigned to them, and which they will ware '■ houßp and ship on the most favourable terms to their customers. All Wools classified if required. *#* Reference: National Bank of New Zealand. pITTTiTLANI) Ho WsTe. VST PRIVATE BOARDING ESTABLISHMENT, Hobson-street, Auckland, N.Z.■ (,; J. RUSSELL, Settler and Colonist over 25 years, still continues to accommodate his old friends, and new arrivals, with first-class, well aired, Single and Double Bedrooms; also, Private Parlours for j Families. This Establishment is well-known to be in a very healthy situation. ' Terms, as usual, por day or week, moderate. I Auckland, 17th December, 1875. "IVTONEY TO LE <>D on first-class JLvJL freehold eeurity, low rates of interest.— R. 0. Dyer, Shortland-atree ~9Ut ON &V TO LfcN© in largo or jy'k email sums, at very low rate of interest.— Apply to Mr. Laishley, Solicitor, Hi^h-street. "TUCKLAND SAVINGS BANK. A pE2SrNY "bank At the Office of the Auckland Savings Bank NOW OPEN. HOURS OF ATTENDANCE FOR DEPOSITORS : The Bank will bo open on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, from 12 to 2 o'clock, and on Saturdays from 10 to 12 o'clock, both to pay and becibve Money, and on Saturday Evenings to take in money only, from 7 to 9 o'clock. R. CAMERON, Manager. QL AD TIDINGS! \_J, REDUCTION OF PRICES !! Primcst Bibs Beef 4d, od Primest Sirloins Beef .Cd Boi.iLg Reef 3d, 4d li'-gs Mutton ~4d Hind-quartei s Mutton 4d Fore-quartets Mutton 2j^d A. DOKNWBt.L. A REIVED, PER « LADYBIRD,' «_c. : Canterbury Butter Side and Roll Bacon ■ T. H. HALL & CO. ~T? X 'TRELEVEJN FAMILY 7: CO tons Baker's Finest Otago Flour, in sacks 40 „ „ „ „ lOO's&SO's Fresh Bran, ~.,.,.-^..Qn-sale by * T. H. HALL & CO. Q A T I Heavy Feed Oats, On sale by T. H. HALL & CO. f\ N S A L E: Fresh Otago Oatmeal, best brands „ ~ Pearl Barley „ Oamaru Flour T. H. HALL & CO. T^BaTES~NE LS ON HOPS __.__/ 10 frames Sheathing and Roofing Felt 1 case French Calf Leather 1 case E India Kip Leather 1 case Colonial Tweeds. T. H. HALL & CO. hnEAS, ex 'STAR OF GERMANY 7": Fine quality Teas, in half-chests. T. H. HALL & CH. ARRIVING, Per the Taranaki: 11 cases Canterbury Cheese. T. H. HALL & CO. Australian' ;ttt ines. T. H. HALL & CO., Wyndham-street, AGENTS FOR MESSRS. CAUGHEY, WINE PRODUCERS, Receive orders from the Trade for these favourite WINES, and guarantee them delivered in good condition in Bottle or Bulk by return of every steamer from Melbourne. January, 1876. 1j? # C. O T T 0 I ra -*~ * & __ Has much pleasure to inform his _j r_\ H __ friends, and the public in general, that he W g HAS NOW OPENED W ra .. <J pq his ' |_3 < GREENGROCER, FRUITERER, § 2 AND GROCERY STORE, £ i-i > P3 CORNER OS1 c* o q Victoria and Albert - streets. |_ | t> £ : P6| ' & q F. C. Otto in inviting his friends and the H 3 q3 public in general to come and patronise _. f^ him, promises to sell first-class Goods at \-_ S the lowest.possible cash prices, and givs IT |_> every order prompt attention. O w TIMBER! TIMBER! The Union Sash and Door Company, Mechanic's Bay, are selling all elapses of Timber at reduced rates A good quality Scantling very cbeip. c i — : ; i —_- Tenders TENDERS required for (laboui only) for a Vil am Princes-street Plans, &c , to be seen at my house in Queen-street, up to Wed nesday next—J. ' mith, Draper. rpO CARPENTERS AND BUILDERS Tenders will be received until noon of the 31st inst for the erection of Offices, and extension of out buildings at the Great Northern Brewery, Kyber Pasi Road. T\ KEALS cc SON, '-' ', Insurance Buildings. J^ o: :l ~T o c As we. the Undersigned, intend to retiri ■ from business, all CI hns againft us must be sen in, and all Acconnts paid on or before Tuesday, Is day of' February Customers can obtain Bargains for cash only up ti i above date. ' Having determined to retire from the business We invite tenders lor the Entire aiock, to be sent ii . yV( edneedayi j 2nd day of Febiuaiy, at noon. Th | Stock can be seen, and all information obtained oi the premises. ' ' ." mOK & CLAYTON; ,■ .:''. ~■ ..'-■■..' :• _»'_ _■__ * ■ ■■



For Sale. FOR SALv, at Eilerslie, a really good „nd well-built neW House of 9 rooms, wtlh evcy convenience for a family, together with large gulden well laid otit and planted with fruit and ornamental trees, only three minutes' walk fjom the Railway station, and fronting on to the main road. Apply to JOHN SOPPET, No. S, Queen-street. OR SALE, at Pakiri, near Omaha, 83 acres of Land, with large quantity of good Kauri and Totara upon it, being lots 37 and 38, with Creek frontage. Apply to JOHN SOPPETT, No 8, Queen-street. T\o SHIPPERS, CONTRACTORS, AJND BUILDERS. TIMBER I CHEAP TIMBER ! TO CLEAR THE YARD AT CHRIST MAS, HAVING TO MOVE SHED AND OFFICE. " POR SALE, qkq qQq FEET KAURI TIMBER, all sizes P.T.G 6 xland 9xL C. A. HARRIS. I December ißth, 1875. FOR S> ALrf, cheap, at Hamilton, Waikato, lot 68, containing 50 acres of very superior Land, all in grass; also, lot 66, Mauku. near the Church, Patamahoi, G9 acres of really good Land. Apply to ! JOHN SOPPET, No. 8. Queen-street. OR SALE, at Matakana, a really good Farm, with large frontage to the river 394 acres, 284 acres of which are in good grass, fenced and divideo. into paddocks; a good 8-roomed House and al necessary outbuildings.—Apply to JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. ICpOR SALE, on very easy terms, a -h~ really good House of 7 rooms, with slated roof, water laid on, and every convenience for a family, together with freehold allotment, 10 fett frontage to Upper Queen-street by 185 feet deep.—Apply to JOHN SOPPET No.'B, Queen-street. "OOR SALE, at a very low price, a a good and well-built Four-roomed Verandah Cottage, with good well and freehold allotment, 34 x 100 feet, in one of tne best parts of Ponsonby. Apply to JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. FOR S * LE, cheap, one of the best and most centralis situated Farms in Matakana, comrrifiing 184 acres of first-class land, 100 acres all in good grass, and divided into paddocks, a large portion cf which is fenced with good, qnick-thorne fences ; a Harden and Orchard of two acres, together with 8 roomed House, and all necessary out-buildings, with l3rgo navigable river running right into the Faim, close to tho falls of a powerful fresh water stream, which belongs to the property, and ia capable of driving machinery equal to 40-horee power, all the year round, together with a very superior Freeßtone Quarry, th" stone from which has been highly approved of by many competent judges. Apply to JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. FOR SALP, remarkably cheap7lß2 acres of splendid Land, with creek lrontage, and a very great quantity of Totara treeß of large sizo upon it.—Apply to i JOHN SOPPET, No 8, Queen-street Iff OP. SA LE, 280 acres 2 roods, being * allotments No. 7, 8 and 9, Mauntratawhiri Valley, better known as P*raratta, oprosi'e Mr Dougxl's od mill, about six mil- s fjom Pokeno 'Rail way station. Very Rich land; good feed. Price, £1000; terms e»si —Apply Mr S Vickers, Insurance Buildings, Auckland. FOR IMMEDIATE SALE, three Eligible 'Building Allotments, Brighton Road. Price Low, "* erms easy. ... ■ SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, * . % Auctioneers. OR IMMEDIATE SALE-A very compact and well cultivated Farm of 81 acres } first quality land, securely fenced and divided into paddocks, a large portion of which is both drained and under crops, together with Dwelling-house, &c, at Bombay, fronting on to the Great South Road. Apply to JOHN SOPPET, No 8, Queen-street "O O R SALE. A STEEPLE ENGINE, suitable for a paddle steamer, cylinder 31 inch diameter, 2 feet 9 inches stroke. Apply to the Manager N.Z.S.S. Company (Limited), Wellington. "P O R SALE. A three-horse power Threshing Machine, with horse gear complete; also. New Winnowing Machine. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON. POR SALE, a Farm of 295 acres ■ very rtch Land, substantial 4-roomf d House, 4-stall Stable. Pipgery, fmokeh-'UPe, *c . *c , large mn for she<>p or cattle, with a frontage to the Thames near Miranda "Redoubt.—H Partington, House and Land A gent, 67, Qaeen-street. "TO* OR SALE, cheap, within 15 minutes « walk of the Union Bank, a really substantial well-finished 6-roomed House, with galvanized-iron out-house, and every convenience for a family; registered grate in parlour, and bed-room stove in ! front bed-room, colonial oven and water-pump in kitchen, and back gnrdpn planted with choice fruit trees, with flower garden in front —Full particulars apply to M. P. McDermott, Tinsmith, Victoria-street. IjlOR SALE, a beautifully level Allotment in Lincoln-street. Ponsonby, ad joining Warnock's residence. The a lotment Js 66 x , 100. freehold. Price, _39.-J. M. Lennox, Estate A gent, Auckland. FOR~SaTE, a beautiful Allotment at Mount Eden, country, of half-an-scre o 1 rich volcanic land, with good stone fence round it. This property adjoins Mr Williamson's residence. Price, £35 —J. M 'Lennox FOR SALE, a bargain, a compact Farm of 33(1 acres—Po of which are in crass. The Farm has a frontage to the Wade River, and has a comff,riabl£* Dwdl ng-honse nrou it The boat lan^s wiihin half-n-mile of the Farm Price, £300 , \ —J. M. L nnox, Estate Agent, Auckland. 17 OPTS AT E, a comfortable 4-roomed Cottope near 'he Stockade, with freehold llotment 33 x Po—Price £140.— J. M. LENNOX, state Agent, Auckland. "pO v SALE, a pretty VerandaFCot " rpga in ■Williftm-street off Wel'ington-atreet, with Freehold Hot" ent. The Cottne« i« in ex efllent order Price, £210.— J. M. LENNOX. Estate * rc-at. Auckland. FR fALE, on the Mount Eder Read, a comfortable Four-ronmed Verandab C^ttace with ecd wrrkfhon ard f"wl-house; free Void "llotment, 25 x 120 Price, £130.-J. M. LES wnx Estate Agent, Auckland. FOPT PALE, a Parm at Titiranei fronting the Manukau Harbour. There is I fir^t-claso orchard : also, a pood Four-roomed Res? dpnee The propeTtv is M for £2t a venr. Price £ISO.—J. M.I-T'NNOX Estate Agent Queen-street FOR SALE, a comfortable Pour roomed <"*ntt'»i?p, in excellent order, in Carl' in _ "Road. n*ar to V< wmar>et; f«vp_nW allotment 33: 16S. Price, £160.— J. M. lENNOX, Estate Agent -'n(>kl*nrt. FOR S A LE. a first-class investment Two s hor>s in Pitt-s*rept doinp a ftrst-tlas business and let for 98= per week ; frpi-Vr]d allotmen c 33 x9n Price, £500.-, J. M. LENNOX, Estat t «gent, Auckland, t o TO LET, on Lease, those command ing premises in Sh<-rtlnnd and Fort-street v known as Hobson's Buildings; at present in th c occupation of Messrs. Mc Arthur, Sbera and Co. a H Poßßbssion can be given on the Ist July next W. J. CAWKWELI^ v"'"°" T Mi



Education- \f( i SS ROBIRTSHAW'S Pupils JjJL will Re-assemble on WEDN ESD AY, January 26th. Fees in advance. The Retreat, Parnell. NEHONGrA Young Ladies School will Re-open on Monday, January 24 A Pro par&tory School for boys under 9 years of age Vacancies for boarders. Mrs Monison, Principal QTAMPORD HOUSE, Upper O Symonds-street.—Mrs J. R. Nicholson's Pupils will re-assemble on Monday, January 31. Vacancies for Boarders. MRS PALMER'S Pupils will re assemble on Monday, January 31. Huntly Lodge, Carlton Road. HURCH OF ENGLAND GRAMMAR SCHOOL, PARNELL AUCKLAND. Affiliated to the New Zealand University. Established 1555. Head Master-Jas. Adams. B.A„ Member of the Convocation of the London University. Classical Master—Rev Joseph Bates. _■ " English Master—Mr J. P. Gradwell, London Univer sity. _ , Drawing Master—Mr J. C. Hoyte. Botany-Mr T. F Cheeseman, F.L.S. For terms and prospectus, »PP] y to the Head School duties resumed Monday, January 31. AUCKLAND COLLEGE AND GRAM MAR SCHOOL. (Affiliated to the University of New Zealand). The First Quarter will commence on WEDNES DAY, 2nd February. FARQUHAR MACRAE, Head Master. EWTON GRAMMAR SCHOOL, PITT-STREET, NEWTON, Late Auckland Western Academy." Rev. Peter Mason, B.A. Duties will be resumed on MONDAY, the 24th instant. Pupils prepared for the Law, Civil Service, and Scholarship Examinations. An Evening Class. "Mason's Geogbaphy of New Zealand." Fourth Thousand. " I was already much acquainted with the work, and had much appreciated the care and accuracy ■with which it is composed."—Sir George Orey. Upton's, Queen-street: HIGH SCHOOL, SYMONDS-STREET. Conducted bt Mrs. Shayle George. This InstituJon, devoted to the thorough Educa tion of Girls, and. to the Preparatory Training of Boys, will re-open after the Christmas vacation on TUESDAY, the 25th instant. The healthy and central position of the High Schoil; the large, lofty, and well-ventilated class rooms, which are fitted with every requisite forthe most improved and successful methods of instruction, under duly qualified Teachers and Professors; the spacious" Play-ground, -which possesses a croouefc -i lawn, swings, and a trapeze, form advantages which | it is believed are no where else-available lor Female Education in Auckland. The Fees, payable quarterly in advance, range from one to five guineas, according to age and departments entered. Two Pupil Teachers required. fIpHE COLLEGE AND GRMMAAR A SCHOOL, AUCKLAND, N.Z. An English Master is required for the Auckland College and Grammar School. Candidates will be ex pected to give satisfactory proof of .success as Teachers and of ability to prepare students for examination in the Ungli'h subjects prescribed by the University of New Zetland, for the Degree of B.A. The salary, which will be at the rate of jG3SO per annum, will be increased by the Board of Governors after a period of successful servioe. Early application is invited. Iti oesirable that tbe gentleman appointed should ester upon his duties as soon as possible after Ist February, 1876. FREDERICK J. MOSS, Secretary. FIRST-CLASS CHANCE TO A BUSI NESS MAN. TO LET OR LEASE, the Good Templars' Family Hotel and Boarding-house, overlooking the Govern ment Wharf, Onehunga. The House contains 16 Rooms, besides Bath-room, Closets, Cupboarrs, and Store-room for passengers' luggage. A good Shop ia connection which would more than pay the rent. Furniture can be had at valuation if required. A never-failing well of water on the premises. The present proprietor (Mrs. Williamson) giving up owing to failing health Farther particulars can be obtained from FLEMING & STEVENSON, Onehunga. BA T OP ISLANDS COAL YARD BREAKWATER ROAD. BAY OF ISLANDS AND NEWCASTLE COAL ON SALE. Office: 7, Queen-street. HENRY GILFILLAN, Agent THE "Undersigned are Cash Pur chasebs of HIDEB, SHEEPSKINS, WOOL TALLOW, &c, Ac., at highest market rates, in any quantity- Consignors direct will have prompt and immedial cash remittances retained at satisfactory rates. _ IRELAND BROS., Tanners and Leather Mantxfacttjrers, ATTOKIiAITD ■VTATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY NEW ZEALAND. CAPITAL .". .. .£1,000,000 RESERVE FUND £35,000 With unlimited LiabUity of Shareholders. Insurances effected against Loss by Fire; and on Hulls for the voyage or time; also on Merchandise and Freight by Steamer and Sailing Vessel. Wool covered against all risks from Sheep's back, Ot from Wool shed, till delivered in London. LOWEST CURRENT RATES. i Liberal Terms, and Prompt Settlement of Losses. . __ HENRY E. WILLIAMS, -_ * Manager. Office: 25. Queen-street. , PHEAP POWL PEED. MAIZE, at 3s per bushel, or 10s per sack. Also, FOWL'S WHEAT, on sale at COUPLAND & COS., - Produce Stores."^ MR. FATTLDER, Sole Contractor to the City Council for the Em i tjing of Earth 1 Closets, Privy Boxes, Cesspits, etc., is prepared to i attend punctually to all requests regarding the above. ■ Persons desiring to have the said places attended to, r either weekly, fortnightly, or otherwise, can have the same done by leaving a notice, either verbal or written, with the Inspeotor of Nuisances, City Council Office, > Queen-street. : .g -nn Ob a k c n s;% i o n s a?l;:_3, n To arrive per Kate Brain, hourly expected, x , 60 tons Hay and Bass's celebrated Oamaru Flo > t 45 tons J. K. Anderson's Floor . 60 tons Pratt's Flour I G. W. BINNEY. c r\ ENT RA L STORE, PONSONBY, AUCKLAND. ' T. J. .BAIN BRIDGE '" TJEPPECTFUILY begs to Inform his frier ds and '. J-" the public that he hns Opened a Gei.en.l *t>.re c opposite the Ponsonby Ball, and he hoT-e* to seem c a share of public patronnge by Buppljing the Choice** Goods at Town Pn ioiß. t N.B—Late driver for lit Quick, of the Watkals _i__-____il__ll_il__________________________i