The Evening Star.

Vol. VII,—-No. 2,041 J

Attokiaid, N.Z., THUESDAr, AUGOST 24, 1876

[Pbiob : ONE PEOTY



Shipping. ,* «l «k TT 011 SYDNEY AND #j^^liV -**- MELBOURNE. The fast and favourite b.b, HERO, Captain Logan, is due here on the 25th. fiho will leavo. Auckland for Sydney and Melbourne on or about TUESDAY, the 20th inut. For freight or passage, apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agents. IG, Queen-stmet, Auckland, August IG, 187 C. « %J$L TT NI ° N STEAMSHIP S^^T^S COMPANY (LIMITED). TARANAKI, NfSLSON, PICTON, WELLING TON, LYTTELTON, ft PORT CHALMEES. Bocking throagh to Sydney, Melbourne, and all New Zealand Ports. TIME TABLE—August, 1576. ONEHUNGA S 2 i 6 t 2 *. ' al%l i a I _ _ _ ■_ _ 28 S °P- The s.s. WELLINGTON Laaves the Wharf on MONDAY, the 28th Instant, at 3 p.m. Passengers by 2 p.m. train. HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Agents 25, Qnaen-street <"*V.A WAIKATO STEAM W NAVIGATION AND MINING COMPANY mMSssKSES* (LIMITED). Time Table : The ste&mers WAIKATO and QUICKSTEP leave— Mercer for Hamilton daily at 10.30 a.m. Hamilton for Mercer, aily at 8a m. FKANZ SCHEtiFF, Secretary. Fort-atreet, May 8, 1876. «%, ■%■ TIME-TABLE ' • ■ S.s. TRANSIT. Leave Auckland : Leave Wairoa : Friday. 11 am Saturday, 11 am Freight, 10s per ton. Passage, 5h ; Return. 7s. M NICCOL, Agent; ~T%l^ QTEAM COMMUNICA (raW;%^ >O TION WITH THE THAMES ANI) cokomandel; r TIME-TABLE. DURHAM (s.s.)—Fob Thames. From Auckland From Thames : Thursday, 2 pm Friday, 3 am Friday, 3 SO pm Saturday, 10.30 am ENTERPRISE (s.a.)—Fob Thames. Friday, 12 midnight All cargo to be alongsid one hour before sailing. No cargo received after 5 p.m. Weather and other circumstances permitting1. Not responsible for any cargo or parcelß put on board without a shipping note. J. EDWARDS, Manacrer. PASSENGFRS' LINE OF PACKETS TO NEW ZEALAND. OWNED BY MESSHS. SHAW, SAVILL & CO., 34, Losdenhall-street, London. The above line of ships are regular J&lfJfo- traders to all the principal ports of .pV"r-'%s, >>iew Zealand. They are clipper ships, 4?T".:;,-">■'-' *. •■•>-. classed Al at Lloyds, and commanded *" L '- by experienced masters. The Bill of »i';E.-: iSS^..ia«lt? p- are iB mos t substantial and of tho best quality, and the accommodation roomy and con venient. The undersigned are empowered to grant passages from London to ??<?w Zealand, payment for which has been wu:iranteed in the Colony. Return ships to London also leave at almost regular ntervalß. FuH particulars on application to 1,. D. NATHAN & 00., OWTSW & GBAHAM, OKUICKSHANK & CO., Agents. ~jd»j*^ X? O H LONDON J^^^^^ X 1 DIRECT. K^' rt¥§" The splendid clipper barque DILPUSSUND, Al for 21 vearg at Lloyd's, W. Kelly, Commander, having all hur camo engaged, will sail on THURS DAY, the 3lst or August. Balance of passages must be paid on or before the 23th JDStant. Two or three mere Cabin Berths are open for occu- PatiOn' L. D. NATHAN & CO., Agents. T^TI -POR HOT SPRING-SI 3U>J2©!f\ P MAHURA.NGI, MATAKANA, V^^fef^K* KAWAU, and LITCLE OMAHA. Th6PS ANNEMILBANK, Captain Kasper, will sail as under: - Auckland and Hot Springs. From Auckland- From Hot Sprtagß- Every Tuesday Every Monday •Thursday Wednesday 'Saturday . .'"day at 11 am at mid-day. Mahurangi. Vnr Mahuranrf— From Mahnrangi— F°r Ever? Ssday Every Monday at 11 oS^ »t lO^m, when tides will Matakana, Kawau, and Omaha. Weatii'erTnd other circumstances permitting. For freight or passage apply to OASEY. THE brigantine PLIRT, 100 tons register, John McKenzie, ■®afti Master, is a regular trader between f^:?--:^. AUCKLAND AND LTTTELTON. For freight or passage apply^o MoKENZIB# Auckland, February 15th, 1876. —nT*" TifTAIKATO TSANS"- VV TPORT. . **.:i^j^^S1 J DEAN begs to inform his friends in Auckland and Waiiato, and the public generally, that he has commenced running his Steamer, tne ALERT regularly between MERGER and CAM BRIDGE, calling at intermediate stations, carrying Goods and Passengers, and starting as under :— From Mercer: From Cambridge : On Monday and Thursday, On Wednesday and Sato* at 0 a.m. davi at ° a- m# • IST -R —A person will be in attendance at tbe Bail corner of Victoria and Albert-streets. — —„ waiuktj. '^f '.'■;■ '-^ Jj . HBUmm* TAM 0 , shantEß U leave the Government Wharf, Onehunga, for aiuku, as follows: — Saturday, 26tb, 10 am ~H n# Weather and other circumstances Pf™""?^.^. Orders to collect goods left at the stores of Messrfl. Henderson and Maufarlane, Agents tonS.Bj^_, or Mr. W J. Hurst and Co., will meet with prompt A. CUNNINGHAM, Onehunga or Newmarget. • *<%A —T7<OR COSOMANDEL %^^y|^» Thes.B. .^-—t — IkSs^ argylb Will leave every" Monday!momlng at 11 o'clook, ana every Friday at 8 p.m. McGEEGOBf ManaKer . '



SMpping. mc& $*- TP ACII?I][G MAIL Siill;""" eTE-Msmp company- FOR SAN FRANCISCO, VIA KANDAVU AND HONOLULU, The Powerful Al Iron Screw Steamship ZEALANDIA, —. Ferries, Commander, will leave for San Francisco via Kandavu and Honolulu, carrying the English Mail, on MONDAY, 2Sth August, leaving Dunedin on Wednesday, 23rd August, calling at Lyttelton, ■Wellington, and Napier. I For further particulars, freight, or passage, apply J to OWEN & GRAHAM, Agents. WF. JONES, » PIANOFORTE "nd HARMONIUM MAKRR, JTaR Removed to the Shop »<'-xt Hewin Bros., Grocers. All kinds of Musical Instruments Tuned and Re -1 piired. MRS. JONES bpgs to inform the PuWie that she has deckled to open a LaDlKs' and Childbsn's OUT FITTING WaRKHOUHR AND FANCY GOODS UEPOSITOItY in the same premises. TOT A KNOCK BROTHERS, V ¥ SOAP & CANDLE MANUFACTURERS, HIOHMOND, COX'S CIVSKK. Office — DurhsDj-Htrest, Auckland. E~O~B~T N S O N, " IMPORTER. BREEDER, and DEALER, in BRITISH and FOREIGN SONG-BIRDS, has removed to Shobtland-stbeex, next door to Provincial Government Offices. Always on Hand : Bird Cages of all sizes. Special Cages made to order. Always on Sale : Canaries in fnit song, Parrots, &o. Orders for any number of Birds promptly attended to. ffOHN SOPPET *3 house, land, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, NO. 8, QUKKN-STRKBT. Agent for Mr. Carter's Waikato Parcels Delivery. and Passenger Booking. August 5, 1875. R7~MAIDEN'S 'BUS between Auckland and Newmarket will leave as follows:— From Auckland : From Newmarket: 8.45 am 9.30 a m 10.15 am 11 am 11.45 am 12.30 pm 1.15 p m 2pm 2 45pm 3.30 p m 4.15 p m . 5 x> m 5.45 pm 6.l<opm O S BOR N E & C 0., » WOOL STAPLERS & BROKERS, •FORfT-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 tho most favourable terms to their customers. All Wools classified ff required. *** Reference : National Bank of New Zealand. TDOJXWI BOJSBaI BORES J Bought In any quantities for Cash at the Freeman's Bay Bone Milla^ and at No. 101, Lower Queen-street, bY J. & J. SOPPET, T^r O T I C E " t~% C. T. HARDING Having purchased the joint business of Messrs F. Archard and J. Brown, Coftl and Firewood Merchants, of Mechrnics' Bay, beg* to lntSms-te that he is prw paTftd to execute all orders for Coals, Kirewood. *0., on the most liberal terms, and hopes by strict atten tion to husln".ss to receivp a share of that patronage 80 liberally accorded to his predecessors. N.B.—Posts, R".ils, and Palings always on hand. FENCING Of ALL DK^CRIP" lON. CA3f.WLNO DOKK WITH DKSJPA.TOH. All orders luff at Mr 8,. Brewing Auckland Seed Depot wtU receive promp attention. T\f~O"W L~~A N P T N a, 11 XX ' ENGLAND'S GLORY' AND ' CROWN THORPE 7 : 1 canks Chains, Soft Soap, and Harness Liquid 8 bales Collar Check 15 oases Saddlery, Bartd'or*' Ironmongery, Saddle Trees, JL.eciJ •■ ■ > 'a. HENR^ BRACEmTcO. (LIMITED), WHOLESALE SA.DDLERS, &c, Walßall, England ; and Hii?h-3treot, Auckland. npHE ■ftJEW J7EALAND FIBEE COMPANY (LIMITED), Abb Now Manufaotdring at theib Mills, KAIHU, KAIPARA:— FLAX MATTING, similar to coir, equally cheap, and more durable, suitable for every purpose to which Coir Matttnpf is applied.' Is in use at various Public Buildings in Auckland, and may be had of all Furnish ing' Houses. QTRONG WBAPPING PAPER, extremely tough, suitable for Ironmongers' use, rpWINE, 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, A.gbstt in Auckland. jyr ell or's sauce. THE ONLY GENUINE RIVAL OF LRA AND.PERRIN'S WORCESTER SAUCE. EQUAL IN QTJAXIIY AT HALF COST. easr- To be had of all Grocers. G. W. BINNEY, Agent,' Auckland. DMoPHERSON, • KARANaAHAPE ROAD. CLEARING SAIToF WINTER DRAPERY. Great Bargains in Merinos, Winceys, Plaids, Dress Serges, Shirting, Tweeds, and Blankets. Large Assortment of Woollen Collarettes, Jackets, pad Josephine Kid Gloves, &o. BOUGHT JOB: 100 Felt Skirts selling at 6s 6d 60 pieces Eibbon selling at 6d and 8d per yard 20 gross 200.38 Trimming, Id per jard. 700 yards Dunedin Mosgiel Company's Tweed at 38; 9d, *', 48 6d per yard. tow" local industry: Belvea. Auckland Agent^M^G. W. Owea. Manvifectory: York-street, Parnell.



, ]||' B. T. T~R AF F O ITD, : STJRGFON DSNTIST, " I ! WAKBJIKLD-SIKBHT. ! Teeth extraoted without Pain by Dr Clover's Patent Oxide Gas. Artlflcal Teeth (from Onejo a Full Set), MONEY TO LE7D~OTr^riiHjlaßß freehold security, at low rates of Intorest.— R. 0. Dyer, tfhortland-Btreff M~"0NBT TO LEND in large or small Burns, »i low rate of Interest.—Apply ' i to Mr. Laishley, Solicitor, High-street. ! 4?XnO AND~SMALLER SUMS Wt/Vi\7 to LEND on Freehold Security, nterest low if security firpt-class.—Apply to Elliott Meyer, Solicitor, 28, Shortland-stroot. [Established 11 Years.] WB E A L, • NEW and SECOND-HAND CLOTHIER, Wellrsluy-street East. Clothing bought. X. B.— Arrangements can be made for the Purchase of Clothing, Books, &c., at private houses. rp A V L OR'S lSp^«ls%a L Patent Lock-stitch If W"p Sewing Machines can bo d»©i—<4e^» confidently recommended i s.-w",^f : - < .; .„,. r . H superior to all others for <^&C domestic na«. belnfirFimplP, MMEiHiijS'-jS .■.■•••"■ --r-'.'.-■■■ Easily learn t.Qniatin action, and not liable to derangement. The Patent Elliptic Shuttle Movement of thin Machine is acknawleclgpd on all hands the Quietest, Simplest, and most beauH-« fnl wotion ever invented for the purpose. I«ew ami Valuable Improvements have also beonadded amonofßt 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 considerably more cotton than those of any of the leading Machini-R in use. This, with other improvements (which the public are invited to inspect), together with the substantial con struction for which this Machine has always bcon celebrated, make Taylor's Patent the most thoroughly Genuine and Reliable Machine in the market Agent :—T. PEACOCK, Shortland-streot, r;opposite the Post-office, Auckland. ELL AND GEMM EL L, CURRIERS AND LEATHER MERCHANTS, Manufacturers of Shoe and Harness Leathers, MILL BELTS, HOSE PIPING-, P.IGGING LEATHER, CLOSED TIPPERS, LICKS, &C. A Stock of Grindery to arrive rer ' Hero.' WYNDHAM - STREET, Corner of AJbart - street. WASHING LIQUOR. A SAVING IN TIME, LABOUR, AND MONEY!!! "Very Liitle Soap Required fob a Washing. THOMAS KAY Begs to inform the Public of Auckland that, com bined with his Fire Kindlers, which by test have proved to be the best in thu market, he haR siartert a New Industry, by "Distilling Washing Liquor" Washerwomen and the public at large will fi«d it a Teat boon, as a great saving in time and labour—the Clothes beine washed in a quarter of the time it takes to do them at present All stains easily removed in ~i minute by a rub or two. T.K. trußts that the public will Rive it a fair trial, as he has gone to a great expense to ensure its success. Apply at the GOOD HOPE DINING EOOMS, Well'eslby-streei. _ _ __ 0 E Wm. Stevenson has much pleasure in Informing the public of Auckland that he has commenced business as TAILOR and FaBIT-MAKER, in temporary premises opposite Dr Dawson's. W.B. havinsr been seven years superintendent In th« cele brated house of Poole and Co, Saville Row. London, can offer some guarantee that all work entrusted to his care, will be executed in a, style not to be equalled in the colony. Gentlemen'!) own cloth made up. Testimonials to be seen on application. WA. PATTERSON, « WHOLESALE AND RETAIL GROCF.R, AJND CORN DEALER, Quk.en-siivekt, Ouohunga. On Sui: Wangarei and Newcastle Coal Also on hand: Firewood, cut and uncut; Hay Straw, Chaff. EMCTS AND HA NN A, ARTIST PHOTOGRAPHERS, Corner of Qt/EKN AND WTSLUSRLJSY - STREETS WKBT, Over Messrs. Benin's. HHHE LATE FIRE The undersigned having been compelled tempera- ; rily to relinquish business by the above acuident, has at considerable exppnso fitted up those Premises next door to the Mutroi'OLitan Hotbl, Lower Queon-Btreot, as the BLUE POST DINING POOMS AND BOARDING ESTABLISHMENT, and trusts from his past experience in catering to be able to please the most fastidious, and to deserve a , share of the patronage hitherto accorded him. THOS. POWELL, T.P. trusts that his old friends will once more rally round him. I MR. FAULDER, Sole Contractor i to the City Council for the Empt/ing of Earth , Closets, Privy Boxes, Cesspits, etc., is prepared to j attend punctually to all 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, I Queen-street. | ME F. B. WOOD HAM; ' TZACHBK OF THE PIANOFORTE. I Address—Care of Messrs J. Brown and Sons, Piano- ' forte Warehouse, Queen-street. ! N.B.—Pupils Attended in Town or Country. [ June 6, 1876. __ ( TBARNETT, Pork Butcher, Ham ; • and Bacon Cuter, Purveyor hv Appointment to His Excellency the Governor. -T. Barnett, yielding to the solicitations of a number of his much- ■ respected customers, has decided to deliver his j goods to the houses in every district about Auckland. . fie will visit as follows:—Tuesday, at Ponsouby, Dedwood, and Newton; Wednesday, Onehnnga; " Thursday, Epsom and Mount Eden ; Friday, Parne 11; Saturday. Kemuera and Newmarket. Orders sent to the Queen-street. Shop will be promptly attended to. TT A V E ON SALE: Cement Plaster of Paris ; Fire Bricks, Fire TClay All kinds of Building Materials XKANB & JENKINSON. Vicioria-street East. CHOICE QUALITIES IT HALF-CHESTS \ AND BOXES. T. H. HALL & CO. : q~ L A T E 8 TO ARRIVE PER 'KATE BEAIN.' ■ T. H. HALL & CO. ; i CHEESE! BACON! BUTTER! 1/ 8 cases McConnell Bros.'s best BACON and HAMS, in cloth 5 cases Spiced Roll and Side B A.CON , 34 cases CANTERBURY CHEESE, prime quality « 15 kegs CANTERBURY BUTTER ] 3 cases LARD, in Bladders J KIDNEY SEED POTATOES, j T. H. HALL & CO. i 0 1" 5 R I V E i Per Barque ' Argosy' and ' Kate Brain': 119 tons BAKER'S BEST FLOUR, in sacks and bags 7 tons OTAGO OATMEAL 2 tons PEARL BARLEY ! 700 sacks PRIME FEED OATS I ! ' T. H. HALL & 00. T» ,



Businese Cards. MONEY TO LEND IN AMOUNTS FROM £2 TO £200. A Private Gentleman, with Surplus Capital, is willing to make advance." to Farmers, Tradesmen, Clerks, and others, upon their own Note of Hand, or on Deposit of Life Poliries, isonds or Scrip, on Bills of Sale (Furniture without removal), Trade Stocks or Fixtu cs, Karmintr Sioeto or Growing Crops, Timber, cr any Marketable Security. Trade Bills discounted. Ext-ctitloLß and Bills of Sale paid out promptly. Repayments received Weekly, Monthly, Quarterly, or Half-yf arly, to suit the couvenience of Borrowers. Distance no object, as repayments can be remitted by Post-office Order or Grossed. Cheque. Full particulars and form of application forwarded on receipt of Stamped Directed Envelope, or on per sonal application to MR. J. B. BUER. Bhortland Hourb, Shortlancl-streot, Auckland. N.B.—All business transactions treated strictly confidential (f^lf EA P TIMBER!!! CHEAP TIMBER S!! THE UNION SASH & DOOR COMPANY Are now prepared to offer Special Advantages to Contractors and others requiring CHEAP TI M BE R. pEORGE HULME, BUTCHER, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. AND POLLEN STREET, THAMES, (Late G- i l n s). Having purchased the above Business, and being thoroughly conversant with tho trade in all its branches, A Varied Stock of thk CHOICEST MEAT Will always be kept in stock, ao that our Customers can depend on bciuj; supplied to thtir satisfaction. Orders from all parts of the Town and Suburbs promptly delivered. A LARGE DISPLAY OF MKAT EVERY FRIDAY > And auppliod to customers at the LOWEST PRICES!! Consistent with the Prlmost Quality. Large Consumers Liberally Dealt With. Hotels and Families Waited ok itou Orders. AMERICAN AND CANTERBURY BACON. "^7 h] sk:in ncr BUILDER, CARPENTER, AND JOINER, On the OU Site, VULCAN LANE. All Branohes of the Building Trade unseated by Experienced Workmen. Shop Fronts, Qfflw Fitting. »''., fcf. KITCHEN SINKS, KITCHEN SINKS, OR SLOP BOXES. «3- PEACE AND TODD, °m PLUMBERS, SnORTLAND-STREET, Dirkot Importers of Pltjmukr's Castings, have just received a consignment of Kitchen Sinks, with overflows, strong and durable, and will be Sold Cheap for Cash to Householders. gar- The Trade Hupplied _j&& ILL'S MAGIC VERMIN KILLER. go % m \ 'fell Lil, § *w as i I Mm to I TO MASTERS OF VESSELS, FARMERS, AND OTHERS. This powerful speoiiic is specially recommended It will speedily exti rminate butti Rats and Mice, and thus frequently avert the destruction of niucn valu able property. A few Shillings' worth ivill suffice for a long Voyage. HILL Chemists, Victoria-street, Auckland Agents, Wholesale and Retail 'f M. McLACHLAN, 218, Queen *" • street, has just Bought at Auction—l bale 10-4 Blue Blankets, 9s 6d per pair; 1 bale 9-4 White Blaukets, 11s 6d; 1 bale 10-4 White Blankets (slightly damp), 14s lid per pair; 1 bale 10-4 White Witney Blankets. 17s 6d per pair; 1 case Clark's 200 yards Extra 6 cord Machine Cotton, Is 9d per box of one dozen : 1 case A.shworth'B ditto, Is 9d per box of one dozen ; Colored Machine Reels, 200 yards, 2s per dozen; Crotchet Cotton, 2s 6d per dozen; 1 ca.Be Good Wincey. 5W per yard; Treble-milled Bliss' Tweed, 4s lid p~er yard; 2 Simpson's Lockstitch Sewing Machines, " Family," £& 10s ; 3 Dressmakers' ditto, £5 ; 1 Tailor's ditto, £7 10s; these are very nearly half price, and are guaranteed; a case of Homespun All Wool Braid less than cost; a case of Homespun Dress Materials, lOd, Is, is 3d, and Is 4d, worth nearly double these prices; a case of Silk Dresses, slightly soiled, suitable for the Opera, at half price; and a quantity of other goods equally oheap. He will also open in a few days 1 case Coats' Machine Cotton, ex 'England's Glory'; 1 case Josephine Kid Gloves, first choice, ex ' Oxownthorpe'; 6 packages Floorcloths, ex ' Bebington.' N B.— The Largest and Cheapest assortment of Floorcloths in Auckland. Men's, Boys', and Youths' Clothing at .a reduction of 25 per cent, off nsual valne. T O iHN WHITE MA N, *.' Pratical Chimney Sweep, and Smoky Chimney Curer opposite Tudehope's General Grocery Store, Grey-street, Auckland.—J.W. ai.nonnces to the public that he has commenced Business as above, and having had thirty years excellence from a Climbing boy, hopes, by strict attention, punctuality, aud cleanliness combined, to merit a share of patronage and support. Every description of Factory and Steamboat Flues Cleaned on the shortest notice Boilers Chipped if required. Everything connected with the above business executed with care and punctuality, regardless of time or distance, N.B— Kew Chimneys Cored. C~HEAP~GEOCEEY HOUSE, NEWMARKET. WANTED, the inhabitants-of Newmarket to know that Tea is reduced in price at D. CAMPBELL'S Grocery next to Mr. Kllgour's,»and for a short time / will be sold at 2s 3d and 2s 9d per lb. Other articles I at moderate prices. '



Business Cards. WOOD'S BOARDING HOUSE AND | DINING ROOMS, Adjoining Mr Crowther's, Wellesley-street. Mr WOOD thanks those who patronised him for so many years in Newmarket, and will be glad to see old friends at the new premises. Terms —Board and Residence, 18a per week. 1 a oars.J OAMUEL WELLS "V-51 House, Land, and Commission Agent, Collector of Rents, Debts, Highway Rates, &o. Loans arranged. Office:—l 29, Queen-street (three doors below the Union Bank.) E~S~T ABLISHED 18 53. EDWARD WAYTE, whole3ale and retail bookseller and stationer, 100, Queen-street. Books for School Prizes liirthday (lifts. School »nd College Books Maps, Globes, .School Diagrams, &c. Advantageous terms offered to Country Booksellers, at:iti)ners, Store-keepers, and Book buyers generally. English Papers and Magazines regularly. HOLLAND AND CO., TEA DEALERS AND GROCERS, | 2 2 3. j QUEEN-STREET,! IMPORTERS, Wholesale and Retail. H. & Co. respectfully invito the attention of families in Auckland, and tho Suburbs, to their NEW AND COMPLETE STOCK OP GOODS, and would draw special attention to tho PRICES, as Markod in their Shop Windows. HOLLAND & CO. jj.^W«W^-W^^ WSJ- W ~V-~ ) Onr TEA at 2s 63. ( ) Now Season Jama, ( ) cannot bo equalled ( ) Sd. ( ) in Auckland. ( ) ( ) • ( ) Keiller's Marmalade, ( ) Company's No.l Sugar ( ) 10d, cheaper by the ( ) 5d ; No. 2, did ' ( ) dozen. ( )( ) < ) Flne9t Pearl Leaf ( ) ( ) Ounpf wd'r, 3s ;( ) Sardines, Gd, cheaper ( ) splendid for mixing. ( ) by the doz, ( iv *J k -J FAMILIES WAITED ON FOR ORDERS. GOODS DELIVERED IN TOWN ATTD SUBURBS FREE OF CHARGE TO THE PURCHASER. SHIPPING SUPPLIED. T. E. T) AMES ON, Architect afd Enginber, Corner of High-streat and Vulcan Lane, s prepared to supply Plans, Specifications, and orreet Estimates for all description of Buildings on orte>jt notice. To cabinetmakers and boat BUILDERS. CTIDAR cut to order in any quantity or size.— Apply to y s^ MACFARLANE & CO., Fort-street; Or, to E, CARR, Custom-house-street. WPHILLLPPS AND SON, • OIL, COLOUR, and GLASS MERCHANTS, Importers of Paperhangings, Scrim, Paints, Oils, Turpentine, Colours, Varnishes, French Polish, Gold Leaf, Artists' Colours and Brashes, Plate, Sheet, Crown, Ornamental, and Photographic Glass, Picture Framo and Tapestry Mouldings, Clock and Compass Glassos, Glazed Sashes, Doors, ho. Glass cut to size, and carefully packed. 95 and 97, Queen-street I S H E R AND CO., Wholesale, Shipping, and Family Butcher, Queen-street, corner oi Durham-street, Auckland. Poultry of all kinds dressed to order. Prime Smoked Tonguea, Home-cured Bacon. Corned Beef on sale in larj,'e quantities. N.B. Dealers in Game. Live Pheasants forwarded to all parts of the Colony upon receipt of order. Families wai U-.I on in town or suburbs. A UCKLAND WATERWORKS. £^ BRAI^STON & FOBSTER, DTTL^ LICENSED PLUMBERS, Are prepared to lay on Water Service* in accordance with the Specifications and General Condition required, and ou the most reasonable terms. BRAKSTON & FORSTER, Plumbers »nd Gasfltterß, &o Albert-street. A. MX S BUIC HE R, CAKTTSK, CONTRACTOR, Ac. Goods Cleared and Delivered from Ships' side on HffOP.TZKT NOTICE. BALLAST SUPPLIED. SiKWOABTLE AND BAY OF ISLAND GOALS. gieg-woon. cnt or nncnt,at\a&SQß ABLE BATES RWEBS T E R, WHOLKBAM! AND RETAIL SAJDBLEK AND HAXJSiEriS MAKE'S, 133, QUBEN-STKVr.BT, AtTOKLAND, (Next the Union Bank). CARS ON, House and Land £gent, • Rent and Debt Collector, StickßPftYV Bcui.ui»Qfl, OrEES-'TEBaT. ■|~~IBEAPJ3, Symontls-street, Draper, *»l • *c, offers Special Lines, as he has a Large and New Lot of Homespun Dress Goods, assorted shades, Is worth Is 6d ; Tweeds, new Plaids. Men's and Boys' Suits made to order, blankets, from 12s 61 per pair, very cheap ; Lsdiea' "Waterproofs 18s. /^iTTWEST No. 2 PUBLIC SCHOOL, \_j Wellington-street. EVENING- CLASSES. ENGLISH, ARITHMETIC. BOOK-KEEPING, ftc. —Mr Habrison and Mr Pycroft. Terms, is 6d per week. Junior Elementary Class, Is per week. FRENCH.—Mons. F. Phltzer, 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 Henskn, of the University of Kiel. Terms, Is per lee son of one hour. Three lessons per week, 2s 63. Two or more subjects by agreement. Book-keeping Class for Ladies. Monsieur Pbltzbr and Mr Hbnsbn beg to Intimate that their evtnirgs are fully occupied, but they are open to accept a few additional Morning or Day en gagements with Schools or Private Pupila. For terms, etc , apply at the School. THE Undersigned are Cash Pur ohasebs of HIDEB, SHEEPSKINS, WOOL, TALLOW, &c, &c, at highest market rates, in ny quantity- Consignors direct will have prompt and immediat cash remittances returned at satisfactory rates. IRELAND BROS., Tanners {and {Leather Manufacturers, Auckland, a; SPECIAL NO T I els. Parties sending Parcels to any part of the Waikato can rely upon them being forwarded with dispatch by Early Train, thence per Coach, by booking|it the office of JOHN SOPPET, , ■ No. 8, Queen-street. ' Agent for Mr W. & Carter.



Miscelianoons -BWYNBHAM - STREET, y O HOUSE, SHIP, ._. U2 P AND P3 GENERAL" DECORATIVE PAINTER. H g b| Q Estimates furnished, and experienced work- y men sent to all parts of the Province. fc « " J. H. request attention of Builders and others to his New Glazing Tariff. qq M o .J. HENDERSON, !z| 8, Wyndiiaii-strekt. JJAOKMAN'S First-class Boarding • Establishment, Nelson-street, near Wellesley street Auckland, N.Z. Single and Double Bedrooms ana every 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, .v Terms moderate. For the last 17 years in the above business. T~ RUSSELL'S tl <!t FIBST-OLASS PRIVATE BOARDING ESTABLISHMENT, PORTLAND HOUSE, HOBSON-STRBET, AUCKLAND, N.Z, Single and Double Bedrooms and Private Parlours for Families. Terms moderate. VICTORIA SEED STORJES, 1876 CATALOGUE SEEDS AND PLANTS NOW READY. Can Bh Had on Application. R. BAIRD, WHOLESALE AKD RETAIL SEED MERCHANT GEORGE AKERS, FREEMAN'S BAX , SOAP AND CANDLE WORKS. ! J®" Cash Buyer of Tallow. N OLD STORY RE-MORAL'D. Two men a journey had to go (The one was Jim. the other Joe), The distance two score miles and ten, And fifty long miles back again. Away they sped with right good will, Through bush and brake, o'er plain and hill, But very soon the one call'd Joe Declared he could no further go. Jim's hurry would uot brook delay, So like a shot he sped away; His journey and his business o'er, He took the road for home once more. When half way back he met poor Joe, "Walking along but very slow, Who when he saw that it was Jim, With rueful face thus question'd Mm: " Pray tell me friend how it can be, That you can walk so light and free, While I, with blisters on each toe, Have five-and-twenty miles to go ?" Quoth Jim, " The secret you Bhall know How I with ease and comfort.go, Dame Nature's gifts I don't abuse, And Hemtjs always makes my shoes. We forget whether Jim wore a pair of our Men's Elastic Sides or Balmoral Boots at 12s 6d, but they both go well. His wife has kept up to him for years, and sho wears our own make Kid Elastio Sides at 10s (3d. HEMUS'S STAR BOOT WAREHOUSE, Market Corner, Queen-street. "DETURNING TO ENGLAND. H. FENDELOW WILL DISPOSE OF HIS LARGE STOCK OF lEO JSMONGERY AT COST PJXICE, TO EFFECT A SPEEDY CLEARANCE. CHAFF CUTTERS, for Hand and Horse power CHEESE PRESSES, 808 each WHEAT MILLS, 50s Enamelled and Galvanized Iron Furnace Pans COPPER FURNACE PANS, 1/10 ft Spades and Shovels Draining Tools, all kinds Steel Digging and Hay Forks Hay Knives Chaff Knives, Adzes Scythes and Grubbing Hoes Avery's Platform WEIGHING MACHINES Rakes, Hoes, and Angers ( Galvanized Iron WIRE NETTING, all sizes Galvanized Iron Tubs and Buckets Seives and Riddles Oart and Plough Traces, 4Jd ib Cow Ties 1/4 each, and Backboards 4J ft STEELYARDS up to 400BS Iron Barrow Wheels, 12in. 3s; 14in., 4s each Slashes and Bill Hooks Drain Grates, Cattle Bells IRON SACK TRUCKS, 18s each ■ Cross Cut and Pit Saws Milk Pans and Strainers COPPER, IRON, and TIN KETTLES GARDEN ROLLERS Iron Wedges and Maul Rings CARPENTERS' TOOLS of all kinds Stable Lanterns Land Chains and Arrows A Large Stock of EARTHENWAKE, DINNER WARE, TOILET SETS, CUT TUMBLERS and WINE GLASSES, &0. &0., &0.



For Sale. "P O R S A L E. ich a fno^lc a ~}"^C° nd-hand- For particulars apply to & August 14,187 C. __ "V"ACHT FOE SALE.—The Ripple, JL about ei?ht tons, well found; capital Dingy — Apply to Charles Bailey, Boatbuilder, North Shore ; or to Geo. Cozens, Conainission Agent, Queen-strter._ mEMPERANCB hXL L, ALBERT jL STREET. This Commodious Hall.with School-room adjoining, To be Let for Concerts, Public Meetings, Sunday Services, or for a Public School, a superior Piano and Harmonium may be hired with the Hall. Apply to D. Goldie, C. Robinson; or the Secretary. J- W. Carr. 0 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-tiuiiclings, together with about two acres of land, the greater portion of which is an Orchard in full bearing, H. ASHTON & SONS, No. 8, New Zealand Insurance Buildings. FOR SALE, a Farm of 256 acres mostly rich fiat 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 Auck land, and can be reached by either boat or otherwise in about two hours.—For further particulars, apply to SAMUEL COOHEANB & SON, Land Agents, Fort-street; _ O SHIPPERS, CONTRACTORS, AND BUILDERS. KAFR I TI MB E R The undersigned is selling at GREATLY REDUCED R|ATBS. C. A HARRIS, BRITOMART ROAD, AND AT THE SPIT, NAPIER. January 26, 1876. <^=?W SALE, a Bargain, on Jgj 'J es KM -*- very easy terms, a really good «Ks=S=n«feS3 seven-roomed House, with every con venience for a family ; enly 12 minutes walk from the Union Bank. Apply to JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. FOR Immediate fc*ale, at an exce ed 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 main road. Apply to JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. FOR SALE, on easy terms, a really Good Dairy Farm, &'l}4 acres, with good House, Stables, Sheds, and all necessary Buildings, suitable for carrying on the same. Apply to JOHN SOPPET, No. 8. Queen-greet. FOE SALE, on easy terms, a com fortable Four-roomed Cottage, good garden, and about 4 acres land, in the 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 priceß, several choice Allotments at Ponson bjj Apply to JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. OR SALE, at a Very Low Price, a Partly Improved F>RM cf 81 Acres, with House, Use, about 13 Miles from Town. Apply to JOHN SOPPETT, No 8, Queen-street. FOR SALE, on very easy terms, at Ponsonby, a good 6-roomed House, with every convenience, and freehold allotment 45 x 110 feet. Apply to JOHN SOPPETT, No 8, Queen-street. TT'OR SALE by R. C. GREENWOOD, JU AUCTIONEER, House, Land, and Commission Agent, Market Hottse :— For Sale, about 400 acres of Good Fern Land, three miles from Waiuku, on the Drury Boad. Price, 10s per acre. For Sale, 140 acres of very good Land at Te Ara, partly improved, very cheap. Price, £55 the lot. For Sa'e, 5 acres of rich Volcanic Boil, together with 7-roomed House, two-stall Stable, Cowhouse, Pisrstys. Tool-house, Wash-house, Garden and Orchard well "btocked with choice fruit trees, plants, and scrubs, three miles from town, on the Mount Albert Road. The House ia at present let for £62 per annum. Price, £725. Terms eaay. lor Sale, 42 acres of very good Land, 5% 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 sate, 50 acres of L'ma", Parish of Pirongla (Waifcato ? istript); 4 aces in grass and clover; partly bush, and only 100 yards from the Waikato River ; a ptream flows through the land. Only £55. For Sale, a ona-roomed Cottage, with of land, in Newton, near to Baxter's Store. Price. £33. For gain, a 4-roomed Cottage and about 3^-acre of Land at Remuera. near to Newmarket Station (free hold). Price. £80. For Sale 48 years' Lease of a very superior Allot ment in Symonds-s treat, corner of Mount-street. Gronnd rental only £11 per annum. Price, £45. For Sale. 3 first ciass Allotments on the New North Road. Price, £15 each 20 years' lea*e at £5 5s per annum. Buildings take j. at valuation at end of the term. ALSO, Houses, Lanfi, Allotments, freehold and leasehold, in various parts of the Town, Suburbs, and Province. R. C. GREENWOOD, Land, Estate, and Commission Agent, Market House. 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 List of Prices:—Fore-quarters Mutton, 2Jdslb.; Hind-quarters, 4Jd ; Legs, 4«kt ~ Steaks, from 5d to 7d; Coming-Beef, 3d to 4d; Roasting Beef, 5d to 6d. Terms Cash. "T & J SOPPET, FREEMAN'S BAY STEAM MILLS, AND No. 101, Lower Queen-strew, Wharj, AUO X L AS D. EOHANICS' INSTITUTE, HIGH-STREET. Subscription to Library, 10s per annum. Subscription to Reading Rooms, 10s per annum. Visitors to the Reading1 Rooms, Is a month. SOUTH BRITISH FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. CAPITAL ~~ «• £760,000. The popularity of the South British among In surers is clearly shown by the large and steady increase of its business. The receipts on Premium account have been: First Tear • £34,032 Second Year £69,041 . Third Year..... £95,184 Lowest rates. Prompt and liberal settlement"still Hpecially attended. A. BOARDM^N, Manages