The Auckland Evening Star.

Vol. VII,--No. 1,884. j

Auoklahd, N.Z., WEDNESDAT, MARCH 1. 1876

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■ MttjwwiuunKai Bat_aiiß_y__^wßtweyiJi_%,_ W rf^^ .SjMi REGULAR MONTHLY ' , _!__ STEAM COMMUNICATION ■fflSmiE $■: BETWEEN AUCKLAND, SYDNEY, iB»*8 i.-?' AND MELBOURNE. The fast and favourite s.s. HERO, Captain L ogan, may be expeoted here again about the 15th o: f March. She will leave for Sydney and Melbourne three days after arri. -al. CRUICKSHANK & CO., ' Agents. IS, vru'.p-i-street, Auckland, Wbn.aryl7, 1875. __3 %% 1708. AEANAKI, W _ftff*S.... JL nelson, PICTON. WEL YMmmI'fP EINGTON,' LYTTELTON, AND otago. ..Booking through to Melbourne, Gro.ymouth, 1 Hokitika, Westport, Akaroa, Timaru, ) and Oamaru.] MONDAY, MARCH 6. The T/nion Steam Shipping Company's magnificent new Btciam^r j TATJPO, Captain Maloolm, will leave the Onehunga Wharf on MONDAY, Cth March. ThrOugh tickets to Melbourne at reduced rates, For ifreight or passago apply to HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, l 26, Queen-street . ~4%A MEW ZEAL AN D lt_f_!& Sisi& •*» ' STEAM SHIPPING COM -3^'__U£s_| >> PANY (LIMITED.)' Fob .New Plymouth, Nelson, Ploton, Welliho toh, Lyttelton, and Otago; transhipping at Wellington for Wangahtti, Napif.r, and Povicr*. Bay; and at Nelson for westfovw, Gbetmotjih, ancl Hokitika. A fPAJ ISHNGEBB BOOSED THROUGH TO M-LBOUBNE.). The s.s. LADYBIRD Will leave the Onehunga Wharf -on SATURDAY a«K-t, the 4th March, at 3.20 p.m. sharp. 1 jatest train for Passengers at 2.30 p.m. For freight or passage apply to W. F. WHEELER, Auckland. Or, A. BART^ES, Onehunga. Offices: Hobßon's Buildings, Shortland-street. CJTEAM COMMTJNICA 'P^'h-'VX rO TION WITH THE THAMES 'y^lfiYll df> AND COROMANDEL. TIME-TABLE. DURHAM. From Auckland: From Thames: Thurtday, 4 pm Friday, II am Saturday, 915 am Saturday, 2.30 pm ENTERPRISE. For Thame3: Wednesday, 11 pm Friday, 12 midnight MANAIA. .. I,; From Auckland: From Coromandel:-^ Thursday, 12 noon Friday, 12 noon ! DUEHAM—For Hot Springs. , From Auckland: From Hot Springs Saturday, 2pm Monday, Gam Return Fares, 10s. Weather and other circumstances permitting, i Not responsible for accidents in shipping, carrying, CTdißCharging live stock. Not responsible for any cargo or parcels put on board without a shipping note. J. EDWARDS, i Manager. , "M"EW Zh ALAND ISlgSjv i.l --SHIPPING COMPANY'S'^ m wwmm FOR LOND on direct. Die Al Composite Clipper CARNATIC, 8811 tons register. William Chapman, Commander now loading, and will have good dispatch His first-claßß accommeda'tion for Saloon, Second Cabh i, and Steerage Passengers. Forfreieht or passage apply to The New Zealand Shipping Co. (Limited) Agents. 93, Queen-street, 15 _. February, 1876. _#.-___>_ T? oil LONDON H__7__£S_§^ J- DIRECT. _af_l_?sj__^ TO FOLLOW THE CITY OF — «gsg«y- AUCKLAND. Tha Splendid Al Clipper Ship GLENLORA, Captain Le Viscomte, will sail as above on or about the 21st April next For freight, passage, and other particulars, apply OWEN & GRAHAM, Agents. Auckland, Bth February, 1876. PASSENGERS' LINE OF PACKETS TO NEW ZEALAND. OWNED BY MESSRS. SHAW, SAVILL & CO.. 34, Leadenhall-street, London. The above line of ships are regular y^SSdifcv traders to all the principal ports of _teS§Ssl^. New Zealand. They are clipper ships, ■ 2lmv>u^w3|9^ classed Al at Lloyds, and commanded • 2Bi_j by experienced masters. The Bill of " Fare is most substantial and of the " best quality, and the accommodation roomy and con ' venient. The undersigned are empowered to grant passages from London to New Zealand, payment for which has been guaranteed in the Colony. Return ships to London also leave at almost regular ntervaln. FulLpartioulars on application to L. D NATHAN & CO., OWEN & GRAHAM, CRUICKSHANK & CO.. Agents. JJi HIHE brigantine FLIRT, *i|g\ JL 100 tons register, John MoKenzie, HflDjfl Master, is a regular trader between -..*_£ Auckland and Lyttelton. For freight or passage apply to D. H. McKENZIE. Auckland, February 15th, 1876. i!V\ ]S[.o T I C E. "'PI.^.M: , , QUICKSTEP Will run, until further notice, between Mercer and Hamilton, on arrival of the Train at 10.30 am., carrying Passengers and Luggage, on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays and leaviDg Hamilton on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, at 8.30 a.m. All Passengers and Parcels booked at the Office of John Soppet, agent, No. 8, Queen-street, Auckland, for the above places, will receive prompt attention. R. C. LONG, Agent, Mercer. C. G. QUICK, Proprietor. VVsL "M O T I C E. .-*__.< QUICKSTEP Is prepared to carry Sheep and Freight at reasonable rates. ... Arrangements made on board, or at Mr Sop pet's office, Queen-street ■ The steamer arrives at the' Point in time for the transmission of the Sheep by the afternoon train, and arrives in Hamilton in time to remove same before dark. * ;,-■' ■ C G. QUICK. ,«a^ npAMO'SHANTEB jWaWjlfcTC^^ JL .will leave the Government ySMMjJB^» Wharf. Onehunga, for Waiuku, as .'. ' Saturday, 4th March, 10.30 a m sharp, return ing the same day. ■ Orders to collect goods left at the stores of Messrs. Henderson and Macfarlane, Agents Union S.S. Co ; or Mr. W. J. Hurst and Co., will meet with prompt dispatch. A. CUNNINGHAM, ___, i Onehunga or Newmarket* T> E I D' S C O A C H -** " LEAVE- Auckland: I_ . .'r Onehunga':j 8.45 a.m. ,--.. r v i 0.30 a.m. - I p. IE: 6,45 p,m,



Business Osards. MR. P. B. WOODHAM, Teacher of the Pianoforte, Letters to be addressed North Shore, or Lowther Bazaar, Queen-street. Q-' N S A L E, 4PO c^sks Cement 10(i ca _s Plaster of Fans 801)0 Mates (Countess) Fire Bricks, Fire Olay All kinds of Building Materials KEANiS A -IENKI.vSON. Vic.oria-street Bast. — VTOTICE OE REMOVAL. ELWIN B. DICKSON, ■ LICENSED LAND BROKER, Under the Land Transfer (Torreus') Aot, 1870, DRAUGHTSMAN, ILLUMINATOR, HERALD PAINTER, ETC. ? Agent for Mutual Life Association of ' Australasia. 7, SOMEBVE-iL'S BUILDINGS, AUCKLAND. "O I S H E R "AND C 0., P Wholesale, Shipping, and Family Butcher, Queen-street, corner of Durban-street, Auckland. Poultry of all kinds dressed to order. Prime Smoked Tongues, Eonic-cured Bacon. Corned Beef on Bale 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. p OLDEN 800 T. WILLI/-M MILLER, MANTjFACTtrrtFB of St;a Boots and Evert other Description of Boots and Shoes, Next to Oxleys* Blockmal>etK), Queen-street Wharf. Repairs neatly .xecuted. TJ GOO DM**, BO Oa Al AX EE JLJLe :. GREY-STREET. Men's Boots, ]ss; Men's Shoes, 12s 6d; Ladies' Boots from 12s 6rt ; Men's Soleiog and Heeling, if 6d. • J. C. PELHAM'S J^ ADDER AND JJ ARROW JjUCTORY, 49, Victoria-street, EVERY DESCRIPTION OF Ladders, Barrows, and wteps, on hand, made to order, or let on hire. j TVTOTICE OE REMOVAL. F. B. WOODHAM, LOWTHER BAZAAR, QCEEN-STRKItT, Opposite the Thistle Hotel. TOYS, STATIONERY, FANCY GOODS, ETC. TAMES BUTOHB R, ,J3 CARTER, CONTRACTOR, Ac. Goods Cleared and Deliverer! from Chips' side on SHORTEST NOVICE. BALLAST- SUPPiIED. NEWOASTLH AND BAY 07 IBIIAKD GOALS, Abo. lurwoOD , cut rr uncut, at REASON ABLE RATES FBILLIPPS AND ; SON, • OIL, COLOUR, and GLASS MERCHANTS, Importers of Paperhanglngs, Scrim, Paints, Oils, Turpentine, Colours, Varnishes, French Polish, Gold Leaf, Artists' Colours and Brushes, Plate, Sheet, Crown, Ornamental, and Photographic Glass, Picture Frame and Tapestry Mouldings, Clock and Compass Glasses, Glazed '.ashes, Doors, &c. Glass cut to size, and carefully packed. 06 and 97, Queen-street. M R. MACLEAN, XSX. DENTIST, PRINCES-STREET, AUCKLAND. 'Professional Hours" 4-^)" to "i v"a?_n.,'"*ancl _ "'to&'jLmT Late hour by appointment. BATAVIA SEA AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY ARK PREPARED TO ACCEPT FTRE OR MARINE RISK^ at LOWEST RATES. Losses paid either in this Colony or at anyjof the Company's Branches. All information may be obtained by applying to H. W. HEATH, General Agent, Bank Buildings. Anckland, February 3, 1875. GW, ' HARDWICK, a FAMILY GROCER AND GENERAL PROVISION MERCHANT, Shortland Crescent, Auckland. G.W.H. in returning thanks to his numerous friends and the public generally for their kind sup port daring the past, is glad to inform them that he is still in a position to carry out with promptness and despatch any orders that may be entrusted to his care. I Mone but first-cla_s Goods guaranteed. TO" O T I C E. TO BUILDERS, CONTRACTORS, & OTHERS. TIMBER 1 BRICKS 1 TIMBER 1 The undersigned as Agents for WAIKAWAU SAWMILL TAIRDA SAWMILL BARKER'S PATENT BBICK KILN, ME CHANIC'S BAY are prepared to receive and execute orders In con ection with above. COMBES & DALDY, *27, QuEir.N-STi.Kjr.T T\ E V I T T GUN-MAKBI 244, QUEEN-STREET. Always In Stock—Best brands Gunpowder, £>o. Blasting Powder, and Fuze, Shooting and Fishing Tackle. AMERICAN SEWING; MACHINES. THE"HOME" SHUTTLE-LOCK STITCH. THE PERFECTION OF 'MECHANISM. SIMPLE, COMPACT, EFFICIENT, DURABLE, AND COMPLETE I sews with the least possible amount cf labour, and a girl of twelve years can rnn it without fatigue. It is a Triumph of Mechanical Genius. "THE HOME" SHUTTLE is the only practical Low-price Lock-Btitch Sewin Machine ever invented. This Unequalled Machine uses a straight needle, makes he "Lock-stitch" (alike on both sides), has a self-adjusting tension, and is adapted to every variety of sewing for family wear, from the lightest muslins to the heaviest cloths, And will even Sew Leather. It will hem, fell, bind, cord, braid, seam, tuck, ruffle, hemstitch, and gather. This machine will sew on and gather at the same time, and will work equally well on Silk, Linen, Woollen, and Cotton Goods, with Silk, Linen, or Cotton Thread. It is not necessary for us to endeavour to detrao from the merits of any other machine. We claim to sell . The Best Family Sewing Machine in the Market, WITHOUT REGARD TO PRICE, And we feel confident that whenever persons wishing to buy Sewing Machines give the "Home" Shuttle Sewing Machine fair trial, in competition with other maohines, will have the preference. With the Machine is furnished—Hemmer, Braider Shuttle Bobbins, Oil Can, Oil, Screwdriver, Fiv, Needles, Guage, Table Clamp, and directions for usee All securely packed in strong case with hinges. PRICE:— Complete in box £4 10 With Table and Treadle £G 15 . With Table and Treadle, Half-Cabinet, with Cover, Lock and Key £8 Some thousands of these machines have now been Bold in New Zealand, and they have given the utmost possible satisfaction, as testified to ia numerous testi ! monials, which we forward on application. In proof of their superiority over all other machines we guarantee them for five years '■ To be had at all SEWING MACHINE DEPOTS, And of all Storekeepers Throughout the Colony j SOLE IMPORTI_RS,:| 11. d. nat.han^ & co. ;



A BEKDEEN BOOT FACTORY, _£__. ALBERT-STREET. Every description of Men's, Women's, and Children's Colonial mado Boots and Shoes kept in stock. The only Manufactory in the Province whore hand closed and hand made Boots are to be had. A supply of Seamless Watertight always on on hand. BLACK ft CO. W "IT SK Oi N-E R, BUILDER, CARPENTER, AND JOINER. Temporary Premises, WEST QUEEN-STREET, ; Lately in the occupation of Mr Leahy, Blacksmith. All Branches of the Building Trade executed by ! Experienced Workmen. 1 Shop Fronts, Office Fittings, &c, be. PULMAN'-S PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERY, jSHORTLAND ■ is T R E E T. I PHOTOGRAPHY IN ALL ITS BRANCHES Views op the Hot Lakes, Rotomahana. The finest collection of local views and Maori cartes in Auckland. __T Children's Portraits taken instantaneousl . __ [JRKISH BATHS, UPPER QUEEN-STREET. Open Daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Charges, 6a; Saturdays, 3s Cd, open till 9 p.m. Tickets at a reduced rate can bo had from from Mr. Aicken and Mr. Pond, chemists, Queen-street. Open for Ladies (only) on Thursdays. Two ladies hi attendance. For .pecial engagements address to Mrs. Sykes, riLAEKE BROTHERS, \J (LATE OROMBIE'S) ROYAL FUSE ART PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERIES, (Opposite Union Bank>, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKDAND. First-class Portraits, from C.D.V. to Life Size, at Moderate Prices. Children's Portraits taken instantaneously. B'K'IZE MEDALS AND X CERTIFICATES AWARDED TO JAMES SMITH, New-street .Nelson, N.Z, since 1572, for excellence of nelson-made wlnes and Cordials. Sole Agont in Auckland :— HENRY CONiNOP, Wakefield-street, opposite Fitzroy Hotel. f 0T T I~N G S BY THE WAY. «| from london to auckland on board the - 'City op Auckland.. The above Pamphlet may be had at the Star office. PRICE. ONE SHILLttG EACH, The account is very ir.tercstinsr, and would be read eigerly by the friends in Knglantl M_] T. TRAFF 0E D, SURGEON DENTIST. . WAKEEIKLD-ST BI B T. : Teeth extracted without Pain by Dr Mover's Patent Oxide Gas. Artiflcal Teeth (from One to ;-. Full Set). [ESTABLISHED 1864.] .. !<^S,fs_fi|^(iV > Excellency the ' to His SWW& Governor. rp BARNETT, JL. . * ■ PORK BUTCHER, HAM AND BACON CURER, Next City Hall, Opposite tub Thistle Hotel, and at Paenell T. Barnett in thanking the public for their long and steady support, and laving purchased Mr. Morey business, as carried on in the. premises opposite' Mr. Darby's Thistle Hotel, beg to announce that hea is now prepared to supply every requisite of the trade. t A ll Goods stamped so as to defy imitation, N.B—Arrangements are now complete for the supply of shipping orders:, which will meet with prompt delivery, and with T B.s personal attention. p D. B U R KE. WHOLESALE BELLOWB MAKER, WAKEFI KLO-STREET, Auckland. . _3!T" Blacksmith's Bellows made and repaired. i\ WEBSTER, & Wholesale ajnd Retail SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKER, 133, Queen-street, Auckland, (Next the Union Bank), i "D SECCOMBE & SON,! MALTSTERB, BREWERS, AND BOTTLERS,; GREAT NORTHERN BREWERY, AUCKLAND. I ELSON GROWN ERUIT. in any quantity, shipped with care by H. COLLINS, Bay View Hotel, Nelson. _E__f References at the Star Office. W SMITH, "Receiving and j • Forwarding Agent, Queen street Whari, Auckland. Goods delivced from Ship's side with despatch. N.B—Ballast supplied. SEASON. Page's and Cobbett's BATS at home prices, at G. Waller's. Tobacconist, Queen-street. T B. WAY «f • CORN AND PRODUCE MERCHANT, ('BK.BTOHTjnO M AC H IN ERY W. VICKERY, In returning thanks to his numerous customer* and friends for their liberal support during tbe last seven teen years, begs to inform them that be has re-com menced business in his new premises, at the Corner oe Victoria and Nelson-streets, as MILLWRIGHT, ENGINEEK, AND 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! Timber Jacks as formerly. For sale. Horizontal and Vertical Engine. MERICAN RUBBER STAMP COMPANY, DUNEDIN. Messrs Reed and Brett have been appointed AuckUnd agents forj the above Company, and all orders left with themfwill be promptly attended, to. Samples to be seen alj'he Star ofllce. rriHE LODGER'S FRANCHISE. Forms for Registering applications may be obtained at_.he Stab Office. . . T M |P 0 R T A N T. NOTICE OE REMOVAL 1 J. HENDERSON in thanking his friends and the public generally.for their favours for the pist sixteen years b'g to inform them that he has taken the premises lately occuphd by H. Gixberd, Painter. j Wyndham-street, ii it below Herald office)," and ! purposes giving'- his undivided atterHon to "the HOUSE A-»D SHIP PAIMING BUSINESS, in which he will endeavour to merit a continuance, cf their patronagef "• ' N.B.—The extenjive. Stock"; of Paperhanglngs, Ac, wiU be disposed at the Lowest Remunerative Prices. ) All Orders executed with fl._pa.ch by experienced WQ__2l._l._-_ __.„_ ______ _



Business Cards "f CA R s"~0 N, <iP * House and Land Agent, Rent and Debt Collector, Stichbury's Buildings, Queen -street. EORGEA X E R S, FREEMAN'S BAY SOAP AND CANDLE WORKS. SW Cash Buyer of Tallow, TS 7ARN O0 X BROIB ER S, V y SOAP & CANDLE MAN UF ACTURERD, Richmond, Cox's Creuk. Office Durham-street, Auckland. r~S~S- N OR MA N, teacher of music, Waterloo Quadrant, Opposite Government House. JOHN S O P P E T «_$ HOUSE, LAND, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, No. 8, Queen-street. Agent for Mr. C. G. Quick's Waikato Parcels Delivery and Passenger Booking. August 5,1875. W O I. ZC E. T. B. TJaME^ON? Architect ai^d Engineer, Corner of High-street and Vulet-a Lane, Is prepared to supply Plans, Specifications, and correct Estimates for all description of Buildings on shortest notice. . T¥T J. W A T T S, PHOTOGRAPHER, QnEEN-STRBET, OnKHTJNQA. _' REDEPICK W. COLLINS, MANUUFACTURING JEWELLER, VULOAN LAUK, Opposite the Occidental Hotel. Every description of Jewellery made and repaired. Old Gold and Silver bought QTANDARD FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. EST Agent for Auckland— HENRY GILFILLAN, 7, Quoen-street. |A OARDj Q AMUEL WELLS * 5 House, Land, and Commission Agent, Collector of Rents, Debts, Highway Rates, &c. Loans arranged. Office:—l 29, Queen-street (throe doors below the Union Bank.) . . •"pO^JSis ! BOWlbl BOEM i Bought in any quantities for Cash at tho Freeman's Bay Bone Mills, and at No. 101, Lower Queen-street, by J. & J. SOPPET. TD ALT O N & CO., • 44, QUKENSTBEET, Opposite ExohaDgO Buildings, BOOTMAKERS. Boots made to Mef sure in five hours' notice. No slop goods. Best materials oidy used. The Latest French Fashions. American Stub Toes , pHOTOGR A P H I C NOTICE. The undersigned having purchased the NEGATIVES taken at the establhhu ent of Mr R. H Babtlktt, late Photograper, Qneen-street, Auckland, beg to intimate that COPIkS of tho same may be obtained on application to them at tlioir Rooms, 224, Queen street, Auckland. It 1b requested that orders from a distance be accompanied by a remittance, (is-THE AMEPICA.N PHOTOGRAPHIC COMPANY ! "©» Per JOHN McGARRiaiE, Man/per. TJTJTLER AND McINNES, HOUSE, SIGN, AND DECORATIVE PAINTEBS AND PPERHANGERS, Foot of Wakefield-Btreet. Oil, Colour, Glass, White Lead, Scrim, Brushes, Varnishes, Glue, Paperhangings of all descriptions. XW All orders entrusted to their care will receive prompt attention. , T & J SOPPET, FREEMAN'S BAY STEAM MILLS, AND No. 101, Lower Queen-street, Wharf, A U 0 X LAND. __^___ T () SBO RN E & C 0., «$ o WOOL STAPLERS & BROKERS, Fort-street, Auckland. Aro Wool and Skin Buyers. They are also prepared to make liberal advances on Wool consigned to them, and which they will ware house and ship on the most favourable terms to their customers. All Wools classified if required. *** Reference: National Bank of New Zealand. COO K'S 'BUSSES o 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. ____________ WB E A L, NEW and SECOND-HAND Clothier and General Dealer, Wellesley-street East Clothing bought, sold, and exchanged. N.B.*—Arrangement can be made for -the Purchase of Clothing, Books, etc., at private houses. T^TOTICE OP REMOVAL. paperhangingToil, colour, and glass warehouse, No. 53, Corner of Queen and West Qneen-stTeetfl. J. HENDERSON Has much pleasure in ann, i ncinp to his Friends and the Publio generally, tha he has removed to above address, where h ho. or to merit a continuance of their liberal sa-nort. No. 53, Queen-street. q~~ P A U L s C?» is prepared to make up Gentlemen's Clothing to measure from £1 14s6daTwcert Fa*hionablfl Suit, warranted well shrunk ; also, Tweed Trousers form 10s 6d.—B. FaULKO, Tailor, three doors from Royal Mail Hotel. Victoria-street.— Cleaning. Repairing. Ac UOBSES, BTJ G GIE S, _c. REMOVED. FOR HIRE, Hfrses, Buggies, or any other kind of vehicle, at my new stables, Lome and WeUesley streets. W. QROWTHER. T3 GILHAM'S '.'Busses w m leave JL\i« Onehunga at a quarter to 8 a.m. and quarter tola everyday; Auckland at a quarter to 10 a.m. and quarter to 4 p.m. If required, a Special Coach will be run to suit convenience of evening parties ILLI A M HALE, WHOLESALE TINSMITH, &a, 6 , Shortland-street, Auckland. (PIDERM CIDER !! CIDER! DEVONSHIRE CIDER! undersigned having made arrangements for a logu'.iir supply of first-claf s Cider, begs to intimate to nis customers and the public generally, that the . First Shipment is now to hand, and he is now pre i pared to supply it regularly,-in bottles only. For price and particulars apply to GEORGE GLEDHILL. i - Welleßley-Btreet. CANARY SEED! CANARY SEED! , . Just received, a first-class sample of the above, . _ grown in tho province'of Auckland. 1 Kswi, O. MAJOR, . f Whale .ale andSßetail Giocer^WeUealey-atreet,



Business Cards. HARLES GOODWILL, WHEELWRIGHT, AND AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENT MAKER, Otahuhu. Spring Carts, Wagons, &o, made and repaired on the premises. Goods forwarded per Train to the Waikato. lAFOFORTES, &a, Just Arrived,* ex Carnatic—A choice assortment of English Pianofortes, with ihe Patent Three Pedals, to bo sold cheap; aIBO, a large stock of Musical Instruments of all iiinds and all the newest and mo3t popular Music of the day. aJI ihe above having been selected per sonally by Mr. H. Cucksey in the Home Markets, each instrument will have his registered trade mark, "Invicta," and will be guaranteed genuine.—H. CUCKSEY, Music Seller, 240, Queen-street. PORTLAND HOUSE. W 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 Families. This Establishment is well-known to be in a very healthy situation. Terms, as usugl, per day or week, moderate. Auckland, 17th December, 1875. A UCKLAND SAVINGS BANK. A pENNY T^ANK At the Office of the Auckland Savings Banl. NOW OPEN. HOURS OF ATTKNDANCE FOR DEPOSITORS : The Bank will be open on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Jridays, from 12 to 2 o'clock, and on Saturdays from 10 to 12 o'clock, both to pay and ebcieve Money, and on Saturday Evenings to take in money only, from 7 to 9 o'clock. R. CAMERON, Manager. , R. EALTLDER, Sole Contractor to tho City Council for the Em rt_j_ng of Earth Closets, Priv_' Boxes, Cesspits, etc., is prepared to attend punctually to all requests regarding the above. Persons desiring to have the said places attended to, either weekly, fortnightly, or otherwise, can have the same done by leaving a notice, either verbal or written, with the Inspector of Nuisances, City Council Office, Queen-street. "' rp O BAKERS. O M ""saTl c, To arrive per Katn Brain, hourly expected, 50 tons Hay and Barr's celebrated Oamaru Flour 45 tons J. JfC. Anderson's Flour 60 tons Pratt's Flour G-. W. BINNEY. rpHE Undersigned are Cash Pur JL ohaskks of BIDES, SHEEPSKINS, WOOL TALLOW, &c., Ac, at highest market rates, In any quantity. Consignors direct will have prompt and Immediat cash remittances returned at satisfactory rates. ; IRELAND BROS., . | Tanners and Leather Manufacturers, ArrriKnANr* m L A D T I DINGS! REDUCTION OP PRICES!! Primest Bibs 8eef..... '. 4d, 53 Primest Sirloins Beef 6d Boiling Beef 3d, 4d Legs Mutton 4d Hind-quarterß Mutton 4d Fore-quarters Mutton 2^d A. DORNWELL. rp O TEA DEAL ER S. Ex 'Nardoo,' from Poo Chow @ . Punedin. The undersigned are receiving a portion of the fine quality half-chests and boxes of the cargo of Teas just arrived from China aB above. The attention of the Trade is specially invited to the superior quality and value of this shipment. T. H. HALL & CO. EX 'TRELEVAN FAMILY,' AND LATE ARRIVALS. . 100 tons Fineßt Otago Fl tr ; ia sacks and bags Bran Oatmeal Pearl Barley Oats. T. H. HALL & CO. IH X ~E X O': 16 Bales DAIRY-FED BACON AND HAMS. T. H. HALL & CO. ARRIVE D, Per the Taranak.: 11 cases Canterbury Cheese. T. H. FTALL & CO. AIKATO STEAM NAVIG-A TION AND COAL MINING COMPANY (LIMITED). WAIKATO COAL. The Company supply the above Coal, screened, and of superior quality, at following rates:— akon from truck at any railway station, not less than 5 tons, at 20s per ton. Delivered in town and suburbs at.. ..25s per ton. Orders left at office Fort-streetwiU be promptly attended to. Terms!: Cash on receipt of order. FRANZ SCHERFF, Secretary. bmaiy 94,1.76 | Tji C. J T T O I 3 "J- * _ H. _ Has m,l ..leasure to inform his cq friend i n t public in general, that he '™ c- C g A'fIOWOPENED*) oa his m 3 '£ <■ GREENGROCER, FRUITERER, g 2 AND GROCERY STORE.Q 2 H • • .- |_^ OOBNER Off _J» Or g Victoria and Albert - streets. M '' . W > — ' t*4 q F..C. Otto in inviting.his friends and'the H o_> public in general to come and patronise oc H him, promises to sell first-class Goods at Q the lowest possible cash-prices, and giV9 B § every order prompt attention. ,j Q . ' GO rp I M B E R. J The Union Sash and Door Company, Mechanics Bay, are elling their large and varied Stock of Timber, Sashes, Doors, and Mouldings, at very low rates. * Sawaast given away in large quantities. Bring your own bags. 10 0 T ° * s NEWCASTLE COALS FOR SALE, IN LOTS TO SHIT BUYERS. P. CLARK, SHIPPING, COMMISSION, \& FORWABDING AGENT, Wharf, Onehxusga."



For Sale. O R S 1" L E, The Fitting fob a Complete LEMONADE A'~D SODA WATER FACTOKY, Everything being of the very best make, and same as ÜBed by all the principal iErated Water Makerß in London, comprising: 1 4-horse Engine and Boiler complete 1 Double Direct-acting odawater Machine, with two Cylinders and two extra large Pumps Large Gas Work, and everything else required for a first-class Factory. .Also, 2 Codd's Patent Filling Machines, and a stock of Patent Bottles. Capital required, from £1,200 to £1,400. Apply to T. HARTLEY, Post-office, Auckland. Temporary Residence: SYMONDS-STREET, AUCKLAND, Opposite the Premises of George P. Pierce, Esq. The above are all entirely new, and made by Messrs. Barnett, yon, and Foster. They are expected to arrive by the Edinburgh Castle • about the 15th of February. j . mo SHIPPERS, CONTRACTORS, AND BUILDERS. KAURI TIMBER. The undersigned is selling at GREATLY REDUCED RATES. C. A. HARRIS, ERITOMART. ROAD, I AND AT THE SPIT, NAPIER. I January 26, 1876. FOR Immediate Sale, at a very low price, a five-roomed Freehold House, with 84 feet frontage to Dublin-street, and 107 feet frontage to London-street, Newton. Apply to JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. "DW »R SALE, on very easy terms, a -a- really good House of 7 rooms, with slated roof, water laid on, and every convenience for a family, togother with freehold allotment, 40 fett frontage to Upper Queen-street by 185 feet deep.—Apply to JOHN SOPPET No. 8, Queen-street FOR SALE, at a very low price, a good and well-built Four-roomed Verandah Cottage, with good well and freehold allotment, 34 x 100 feet, in one of toe best parts of Ponsonby. Apply to JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. FOR SALE, remarkably cheap, 182 acres of splendid Land, with creek frontage, and a very great quantity of Totara .trees of large size upon it.—Apply to JOHN SOPPET, & No. 8, Queen-street OR IMMEDIATE SALE, three Eligible Building Allotments, Brighton Road. Price Low, Terms easy. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. "IP O R SALE. A three-horse power Theeshing Machine, with b.orsejgeax complete; also, New Winnowing Machine. _ SAM PEL COCHRANE * SuN. " EOKEBY-STREET.- For Sale, 5 Building Allotments, each 30 feet frontage. Price, £1 per foot ; terms easy. ' SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Land Agents, Fort-street. FOR SALE, at Remuera, the resi dence now in the occupation of C. R Ludlow, Esq, with oi'e acre of freeh.ld. Price, .£350 —J. il. Lennox. Estate Agent, Auckland. FOR . SALE, at Remuera, near Orakei, a good Suburban Residpnc ,wi 4)4 acres of freehold, all la-d out in first-cUss t - hard and pasture. Tho residence commands i b autiful view, and is situated opposite to Willia i Hunt, Esq. Price, £450 —J. M. Lennox, Estate A nt, Auckland. O FARMERS.—For Sale, a bar gain, a Farm of 50 a<r •<■ at tho Wade, half a mile from the landin.-piai* -, with 4-roomed House and Cow-shed. Price, £120.— J. M. Lennox, Estate Agent, Auckland O MAKINKRs.—For Sale, within Aye minutes walk of the Union Bank, a com fortable Residence, containing four rooms and a skillion. There is <- pood well and freehold allot ment Price, £35).— J. M. Lennox, Estate Agent, Auckland. r|X) Wor ing Men.—For Sale, on JL ver. ea«y terms, a 6-roomed House in Edin burgh-sire' , with good well and freehold allotment. Price, £230 ; £50 cash, the balance can remain for five years at 8 per cent —J. M. Lennox. FOR SALE, a bargain, a compact Farm of 330 acres—so of which are in grass. The Farm has a frontage to the Wade River, and has a comfortable Dwelling-house upon it The boat lands within half-a-mile of the Farm. Price, £300. —J. M. Lsnnox, Estate Agent, Auckland. FR r ALE, on the Mount Eden Road, a comfortable Four-roomed Verandah Cottage, with good workshop and fowl-house ; free bold allotment, 25 x 120. Price, £130.-J. M. LENi NOX. Estate *gent, Auckland OR SALE, a comfortable Four roomed Cottage, in excellent order, in Carl-ton Road, near to Newmarket; freehold allotment 33 x 168. Price, £160 J. M. LENNOX, Estate Agent, Auckland. FOR SALE, a first-class investment, Two Shops in Pitt-street, doing a first-class business and let for 28s per week; freehold allotment 83 x 90. .Price, £495.- J. M. LENNOX, Estate Agent, Auckland. OR S3 A L E BY R. C. GREENWOOD, Auctioneer, House, Land and Estate Agent, Market House. ' FOR SALE, in Brown-street, Ponsonby, a new five roomed Cottage verandah end good well, allotment 1 40 feet x 107 Very cheap-£l9O. FOR SALE, 5 acres ot good Land at Remuera, on the road to St. John's College, a splendid site for a gentleman's residence. Price, £135. FOR SaLE, 140 acres of good land atTe Arai, near Mangawai; good roads, and first-class situation. Price, 10s per acr^. FOR SALE, a six-roomed Cottage in Collingwood street. allotment 33 feet x 105, good garden and fruit trees, plenty of water, and in good repair. Price, £170. Terms easy. FOR SALE, two first-class Cottages atGlenburn, of 6 and 7 rooms, with every convenience, nearly new. Price. £175 and £400.' FOR SALE, seven-roomed House In Newton Road, very suitable for a shop,' good well, outhouses, etc., eto. Prioe, £230. Terms easy. FOR SALE, a new four-roomed Cottage, with verandah and good allotment, on the Mount Eden Road. Price. £125. FOR SALE, several firsfc-olass Farms for sale near , town, and on good terms FOR SALE, aUotments in the suburbs, at low rates. FOR SALE, a choice Farm of 56 acres atTitirangi, adjoining Mr Parr's property, all fenced and In grass with the exception of 20 acres ©f bush ;'a good four roomed House, with cowsheds, eic, eto. Price, £175. .. :-., FOR SALE, 120 »cres, with House, good well and ' other improvements Price, £100. !- FOR SALE, at Mount Albert, a very superioi Dairy Fa-m of about 50 acres, without doubt the best Farm in ihe district. Terms easy. FOR SALE— 80 acres of fair Land for £30. i 81 „ of good Bush Land, near town £100. 140 „ of rich soil at Waiuliu, £300 ' i 60 „ of good Land, Parish o; Omaru, £8 200 „ of rich Land, Parißh of Hoteo £1 an acre 100 „ of good Land, Waikato, £1 ai acre. R. C. GREENWOOD, r Auctioneer, House, Land, and Estati Agent, MARKET HOUSE*



Wanted Known. WANTED Known, where Cheap Iron and Brass Castings can be had with di»patcb, and at astonishing low prices:—Ship Dumps, la f) lb; Rudder Binds, Dovo-tail Plates, General Brass Work, ls Bd $ lb; Iron Castings, Sash Weights, 15s $ cwt; Fire Bars. 10s $ cwt; Ship Castings of every description, AVindlass Gear and Patent Winches (double and single purchase), Plough Metals, Pipes, Grates. Stove Metals, all proportiona tely cheap at J, KELLY'S Freeman's Bay Foundry. Highest price given for old Iron and Brass. WA NTED, the Genera] Public to know that J. Alwinger, Tailor (late from France and Germany), has commenced business in his new premises, No. 38, Victoria-street,'where he hopes to meet with such support as his knowledge and attention to business, and civility to his customer) shall command. Gentlemen's and Boys' Suits mado to order. Repairs, dyeing, and cleaning, in all its branches, executed at the shortest notice. ANTED, Subscribers to Magazines to know that they can have the numbers Handsomely Bound, at a trifling cost. Musio an__ other Binding done in best styIe.—WILLIAM LEYS, Machino Ruler and Account-Book Manufacturer, next door to the Evening Stab Office, Wyndham street. __j_j_f__ff_fj \I7__JNTED KNOWN, that D. V! GOLDIIS is prepared to supply all kinds of Timber and other Building Materials, including 8-shes, Doors, Mouldings. Broad Timber, House Blocks, Posts, Rails, Hardwood Fcllops, Shafts, Iron Bark and Blue Gum Laths, shingles, &c, &c„ at the lowest market price, at his Yards, Custom-house street. ' . : . ' , ' '. A~N TED KN 0 W iT, that J.MORRISON is prepared to execute all kinds of ASPHALTING at reasonable prices.— Address Newton Road. WANTED KNOWN, that John Taylor is prepared to supply all kinds of Timber, Posts, Rails, Palings, Shingles, House Blocks, Doors, Sashes, Mouldings, &c, at the lowest possible prices, at Yard, Breakwater Road. AH orderß attended to with despatch . ANTED Everybody to Know, that in consequence of the extreme lateness of the season, I am determined to clear the whole of my remaining Bummer Stock, and have re-marked everything at tempting prices. Ladies should call early and see the immense Stock of Costumes, Ruffles, Muslin Goods, etc., etc. Some of the Goods ticketed in the-window, as it would be useless attempting ta advertise the one thousand and one bargains to be obtained.—E. T. Herbert, Draper, &c, &c, opposite City Market, Queen-street. I close at 6 o'clock. Make your purchases before that time, and encourage -the Eai ly Closing. ANTED Known, that E. Carr offers special advantages to buyers of Tim ber at the Waikawau Yards, Custom-house-street and Breakwater Road. _\ - WANTED, 10,000 People to attend at the Clearing-out Sale of Boots, which will be given at prices to suit the depressed state of ttu times.—Garrett Bros., Dublin Boot Factory, »Vi£ >- field-street, Auckland; and Devon-street, New Pi/ mouth. Miscellaneous. Tji O R S A L E, On AnnivAii of the Ships from London, NAMELY— The 'EDINBURGH CASTLE' and '.-ALI6BU . The undermentioned WINES AND SPIRIiS:— • 12 hhua Fine Old Blended Scotch Whisky, overproof, at 5s 9d per " allon 2 hhds Royal Irish, 25 overproof, 6s 6d 12 qr-casks Mar toll's Brandy, 9s . .' i 4 hhds Fine Old Jamai:a Rum at 6s Gd 4 hhds Gin, 5s 6d, 17 v.p. ■ £0 cases Gin, 1 dozen each, 14s and 14s 6d < 4 hhds and 4 qr-casks Sherry, Bs, cr about 1.8 6d per dozen 2 hhds an.t 2 qr-casks sherry, 9a 6d, or about 19s 4 a per dozen 4 hhd. "ml 4 qr-casks Port, 8s 6d, or about 1&3 p. r dozen U .. _i. p and 2 qr-casks Port, 10s, or about 21s pc i ozen . hds Ginger Wine, very superior, at 9a 6d' 4 ( ozen Claret, Blue Seal, at 20s per doz 4 dozen Claret, Red Seal, at 30s per doz 6 dozen Moet's Champagne, quarts, 60s 12 „ „ „ pints, 34s . 12 „ De Kuypers' Hollands, 9s 1 „ Brandy Colouring, 245. All the abov re really op FmsT-ci__ss Qualispt, a worthy op notice. Also, A QUANTITY OF BAR GLASSES. For further particulars, apply to T. HARTLEY, Post-office, .' Auckland, Temporary Residence: S V MONDS-STREET, AUCKLAND,' Opposite the Premises of George. P. Pierce, Esq. FOR SALE, cheap, on very easy terms, a comfortable and well built Houseof 5 rooms, with detached wash-house and good freehold garden, 80 x 100 feet, situated in South Newton. Apply to JOHN SOPPET, [ No. 8, Queen-street. R. TOWNSEND'S AROMATIC HOLLANDS TONIC, A SUPERIOR ANTI-DYSPEPTIC, DURETIO, AND HmGOltA___l.G CORDIAL, Specially recommended by the Medical Faculty The world-wide reputation of Dr. Towns-end's Com pound Extract of fcarsaparilla by the Proprietors b which and under whose direction this Tonioispre I pared, will be a sufficient guarantee to the publio that it is not only pure and free from every injurious' in ; gredient, but is of the very best quality, and will he ' found to be most beneficial in its almost miraculous ' effects, in all cases of Gravel, Gout, Li-ver Complaint, ; Acute or Chronic Dyspepsia, Inflammation of the Bladder or Kidneys, or any obstruction of the Urinary Organs. Flatulency, Colic, Chronic Rheumatism, and any disease arising from exhausted vital energy. ' For Females it is an invaluable tonic, restoring to health and vigour those; of weak and debilitated con stitutions. As a beverage it is pleasing and safe for either young or old. Caution.—None genuine without the words "Dr Townsend's Aromatic Hollands Tonic" blown in the glass on each bottle, and. also stamped on the metal capsule over the cork, together with the signature on the label of " Bach and Nostrand, Proprietors." On Sale by r T. M A C X V, ' ■ '.._ Fort-street. iPURU SAW-MILL CO.'S TIMBER YARD, BREAKWATER ROAD, AUCKLAND. 1 (Wholesale and Retail). ■ .' I : the above Company, taking advantage o£ the Kaipars.) ;Rr.lway, are now in a position to supply Auokland' lor lers of Kauri Timber for House or Shipbuildini.: '_, so, broad boards for Cabinetpnrposes. ' , i N.B.—The quality of thiftiruber is acknowledged' ,bysash and door manufacturers, and the bußdlru. ■'■ , (trade in general, to be most suitable for Joiner? ■ Work of. every description. " • ■ r. ! Parties wishing to leave their orders can have (by ' giving a description of the building) a specification 1 • pf the size and quantity of timber required - r . For further particulars apply'to' «*. ft" ROBT. BARTLEY, l - At the Timber Yard.^S .IN v ______ * c k„ 1 .0. T. HARDING , Saving purchased the joint business of Messrs F Arch ird and J. Brown. Coal and Firewood Merchants. of Mechrnics' Bay, begs to intimate that he isnre-- 7 E pared to execute all orders for Coals, Firewood *c on the moat liberal terms, and hopes by strict atten , don to business to receive a share of that patronaee so hberally accorded to his predecessors, -'•■■■ ».'!•' . ~-■' — — r-r ■■ '.■' '■> JS[.B.-Ppsts, Rails, and Palings always on hand. FENCING OF ALL DESCRIPIION. G__RTm« Done w-_h Despatch. All orderß left at Mr R. Brewta- AndtUnd Said Depot will receive, promp attentloiu =*