The Auckland Evening Star.

Vol. VII.—No. 1 859.]

Auckland,.N.Z.,• TUESDAY, JFJEuKUAEy l, 1876

[Price : ONE PENNY



BMimim "T^i PACIFIC MAIL STEAMSHIP COMPANY. FOR NAPIER AND SOUTHERN PORTS. The Powerful Al Iron Screw Steamship CITY OF SAN FRANCISCO J, M. Lachlan, Commander, will leave as above six hours after arrival of tho 'Granada,' not waiting longer than TUESDAY, at S a.m. TJ.OR SAN FRANCISCO DIRECT. The Powerful Al Iron Screw Steamship CITY OF SAN FRANCISCO Will leave DUNEDIN on February 9, and AUCK LAND on February 14, conveying H.B.M.'s Mails for San Fbanclsco, Umted States, Great Britain, via Kandavau and Honolulu. The Cabins on the Port Side of this splendid Steamer ara reserved for Passengers booking in New Zealand. For further particulars, Freight, or Passage, apply to OWEN & GRAHAM, Agents, Atickland. ____■_*_*-. "REGULAR MONTHLY S_S_3ff_\ 'Xw STEAM COMMUNICATION qN&mm'XA BETWEEN AUCKLAND, SYDNEY, fl__i-_£&.'>-< 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 CRUICKSBANK & CO., Agents. 16, Queen-street, Anckland, January 5, 1876. j-%*. T?OR TARANAKI, WNBrak JF NELSON, PICTON, WEL <fl|KßMo_» LINGTON, LYTTELTON, AND [Booking through to Melbourne, Greymouth, Hokltika, Westport, Akaroa, Timaru, and Oamaru.] TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 8. The Union Steam Shipping Company's magnificent new Steamer TAUPO, Captain Macfaei.ane, will leave the Onehunga Wharf on TUESDAY, February 8. Through tickets to Melbourne at reduced rates, For freight or passage apply to HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, 25, Queen-street «__"k__- NEW ZEALAND SH_fV J.™ STEAM SHIPPING COM _______________■«_*' PANY (LIMITED.) jj— _1—wPMnaoT-TH, Nelson, Pioton, Welling ton, L_rx__.son, and Otaoo ; transhipping at Wellington for Wanoanui, Napier, and Poverty bay ; and at Nelson for Westpob.', Gbeymouth, and Hoeit-EA. [Passe-.BEBS Booked Through to M_lboubn_«.] The s.s. P H 03 B B Will leave the Onehunga Wharf on S ATURDAY next, the sth February, at 3.30 p.m. Latest train for Passengers at 2.30 p.m. , For freight or passage apply to W. F. WHEELER, Auckland. Or, A. BARNES, Onehunga. Offices: Hobson's Bui-dings, Shortland-street. **£*, TTIBST SHIP for LONDON. SAIL EARLY IN FEBRUARY. CIT7 OF AUCKLAND, J t Capt Ralls. Unrivalled accommodation for First and Third Class Passengers. CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agents. 16, Queen-Btreet, January 8,1875. «*k4_. QTEAM COMMUNICA- M|K% )0 TION WITH THE THAMES JJ^JjSg*- AND COROMANDEL; TIME-TABLE. DURHAM. From Auckland: From Thames: Tuesday, Bpm Wednesday, 10 a m Thursday, 8.30 a m Thursday, 1.30 p m MANAIA. From Auckland: From Thames: Friday, 9am Friday, 3pm Saturday, 9am Saturday, 2.30 p m ENTERPRISE. For Thames: Wednesday, 12 midnight , .;,; ; Friday, 6 pm MANAIA. From Auckland: ' From Coromandel: Tuesday, 12 noon Wednesday, 12 noon Thursday, 12 noon MANAIA—For Hot Springs. From Auckland : From Hot Springs: Saturday, 2pm Monday, 6am Return Fares, 10s. 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 stook. Not responsible for any cargo or parcels put on board without a shipping note. J. EDWARDS, Manager. PASSENGERS' LINE OF PACKETS TO NEW ZEALAND. OWNED BY MESSRS. SHAW, SAVILL & CO,. 34, Leadenhall-street, London. The above line of ships are regular jS^a*. traders to all the principal ports of S__fcF_*?J_ New Zealand. They are clipper ships, classed Al at Lloyd s, and commanded ___i_j__la_H_ir by experienced masters. The Bill of ■^HH^™I,B Fare is most substantial and of the best quality, and the accommodation roomy and con- T6The undersigned are empowered to grant passages from London to New Zealand, payment for which has been guaranteed in the Colony. Return ships to London also leave at almost regular ntervals. ..■__, Full particulars on application to L. D. NATHAN & CO., OWEN & GRAHAM, CRUICKSHANK & CO.. Agents. ?w FpAM O' SHANTER agLN^V X will leave the Government A^OKVf'^.Wharf. Onehunga, for Waiuku, as Wednesday, 2nd February, 8 a m ',' - Saturday, sth February, 12noon Pollock Settlement: Thursday, 3rd February, 11 a m For any other information, apply to A. CUNNINGHAM, Onehunga or Newmarket; Or, to W. J. HURST & CO., Queen- street, Auckland. aa. TVT O T I C E- On and after Friday, the 21st inst, QUICKSTEP, Run between Weicer snd Hamilton on arriva o he Irain at io.3d am. carrying Passengers and Luggage, on Mondays, Wednesdays, ai.d Friday* Until further notice, <01 Passengers and Parcels 1 bo_ked at the tffice of John Soptett, -gent, Wc _J_& Queen-slreet, for the above places will receive -; _»ro__pt attention; C. G. QUICK, ..... ■ Proprietor.



Shipping. ~ a,. TilOR WANGANUI. J-1 DIRECT. -§§_ii__i_- . Tho s.s. I St. Kilda, J. Flowerday, CommanJer. from Onehunga, on WEDNESDAY next, tho 2nd February, at lp.m, weather, &c, permitting. For freight or passage apply to COMBES & DALDY, Agent 3, Auckland ; Or, A. BARNES, Onehunga. Auckland, January 27, 1370. J ' B-8.1_.33fr flßJ.it,>--. Ir \ N S A L E . ' Portland Cement (now landing)— 800 casks ' Whito's and other brands \ And all kinds of Buildor's Materials. I KEANE & JENKINSON, VIOTORIA-STRE E T EAST. GE OR GB~D fCKSON, Jun., BREAD AND BISCUIT BAKER, TOP OF HOBSON-STREET. Wedding and Christening Cakes mado to order. All kinds of Fancy Goods always on hand. i Families waited on Daily. VB~ Shipping Supp lie p. "VTOTICE OF RE M~O V A L. 1 ELWIN B. DICKSON, ! LICENSED LAND BROKER, Under the Land Transfer (Torrens') Act, 1870, DRAUGHTSMAN, ILLUMINATOR, HERALD PAINTER, ETC. Agont for Mutual Life Association of Australasia. 7, SoMKRVEiii/s Buildings, Auckland. A AND W. CRAIG. nOUSE AND SHIP PLUMEERH, Havo Removed their Place of Business from Lower Quoen-stroet. to NEXT DOOR TO NEW ZEALAND HERALD OFFICE, WYNDHAM-STREET. I S H E R AND CO., Wholesale, Shipping, and Family Butcher, I Queen-street, corner oi Durham-Btrcet, Auckland. I Poultry of all kinds dressed to order. Prime Smoked Tongues, Home-cured L'acon. Corned Beef on Bale in large quantities. N.B.—Dealers in Game. Live Pheasants forwarded to all pnris of the Colony upon receipt of order. Families waited on in town or suburbs. Q. OLD E N B 0 OT. WILLIAM MILLER, Manufacturer of Ska Boots and Evert other Description ov Boots and. Shoes, Next to Oxlcys' Blockmakers), Queen-street Wharf. Repairs neatly executed. GOODACBF, BOOTMAKER • GREY-STREET. Men's Boots, 15s; Men's Shoes, 12s Gd; Ladies' Boots from 12s 6d; Men's Soleing and Heeling, 4s Cd. "P B. WOO DHA M. LOWTHER BAZAAR, 25 8, QUEEN-STREET, Opposite the Market, TOYS, STATIONERY, FANCY GOODS, BTO. pLANTS! PLANTS! PLANTS, FOR PLANTING OUT NOW. Cucumber, Melon (Rock, Water, and Tie), Vegetable Marrow, Pumpkin, and Tomato in pots, Cauliflower, Cabbage, Lettuce, Red Cabbage, t c , 4c. R. B A I R D, Victoria Seed Stores, Victoria-street. BUY RECKITT'S FRENCH BLUE. And See that Each Ball Is Wrappd in Paper bearing tho name of RECKITT, As its Splendid Quality has caused a hostof Inferior Imitations. Sol 4by all respectable. Grocers and Storekiarsepe. TAMES ■ B XT' 1' 0 H E JR, «l CARTER, CONTRACTOR, *c. Goods Cleared and Delivered from Ships' side on SHORTEST NOTICE. BALLAST SUPPLIED. Newcastle and Bat of Island Coals. Also. ibewood. cut or uncut, at REASONABLE RATES WPHILLIPPS 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 Pashes, Doors, &c. Glass cut to size, and carefully packed. 05 and 97, Queen-street FOR CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR, J, M. McLACHLAN IS SHBWING IN DRESSES. CLOTHING. New Silks New Silk Dust Coats Muslins ii Trousers and Vests „ Prints .» Suits „ Costumes, &c. „ Sbirtn ~ Hats, he. MILLINERY. FURNISHING. New Hats New Oil Clothß „ Flowers ~ Matting „ Gossamers „ Carpets „ Feathers ~ Hearth Rugs „ Bonnets, &o. „ Curtains, &c. 218, QUE _ N-S TRE ET, Near Wellesley-strcet. piTJRNITURE, HENRY~PROBE RT'S OHEAP & SOUND FURNITURE A, BEDDINC ESTABLISHMENT, Bottom of Siiortland-strebt. Finding that I have not sufficient room in my presen Establishment to show my Furniture, Bedding, *o. therefore, after careful consideration, I have takei those more Central Premises recently occupied b; ; Messrs Cranwell and Co., at the bottom of Shortland . street, where I intend to carry on the business o • Cabinet-making, Upholstering, etc.; and having hai , 35 years' practical experience, I shall "je able to snppl; > yon with good ond sound Furnitu.*, at the ver; owest possible pi ices consistent to Quality. Furniture, Mattrasses, and Bedding of every dcs cription made to order, and guaranteed to give ever satisfaction. Mattrasses re-made, Dining and Drawin room Furniture Re-covered and thoroughly renc vated N.B.—Tho business of China, Glass, and Earthei ware, and Kitchen requisites, &c., will be carried o . ss usual in the Old Establishment by Mrs Prober! t j where every order will receive the vory bei . attention 3 tB~ Note the address— H. PROBERT, Bottom of Shortland-street, Auckland. OOOTS! BOOTS CLEARINqUIE OF BOOTS. Ladies' Kid, 4s 6d, 5s 6d 6s 6d. C ilbren's Boots-*n Immeise Varhtv . Choose From, i A Large Stock of Boots and chocs to be Clean I Out at Half-price at D. McPHERSON'S, Karangahape Road, Newton.' BAY OF ISLANDS COAL YAR! BREAKWATER EOAD. 8 BAY OF ISLANDS AND NEWCASTI " COAL^ON SALE. _ j . ■ -' ■ '""-' \ 0 ffloe: 7, Queen-street. ._.,,.-_.. 1 HMRY aiLWW^.j



Business: Cards. ABERDEEN BOO! FACTORY, ALBERT-STREET. Every description of Men's, Women's, and Children's Coloninl made Cools and Shoos kept in stock. The only Manufactory in the Province where hand ; closed and hand made Boots aro to bo had. A supply of Seamless Watertights always on on hand. j BLACK ft CO. j W H. SKINNER, I BUILDER, I CARPENTER AND JOINER, ! VOLCAN LANE. All Branches of the Building Trade executed by Exporioncod Workmen. Shop Fronts, Office Fittings. &0., So. PU LMA N'B P H OTOGBAPHIO GALLERY, J Shortland-street. | photography in all its branches Views of the Hot Lakes, Rotomaiiana. The finest collection of local views and Maori cartes in Auckland. _gT Children's Portrails takon instantanermsl . *_6 TURKISH BATHS,' UPPER QUEEN-STREET. j Open Dally from 9 a.m. to 6 r.m. Charges, 1.8; Saturdays, 3s Cd, open till 9 p.m. Tickets at a reduced rato can ho had from from Mr. I Aicken and Mr. Pond, chemists, Queen-street | Open for Ladies (only) on Thursdays. Two ladies in attendance. For special engagements address to Mrs. Sykc-s. ',^_&v..^_r__it J _2fr. t ___ur CLARKE B MOTHERS, (LATE CROMBIE'S) I ROYAL FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERIES, (Opposite Union Bank 1, QUEEN-STREET, Auckland. First-class Portraits, from C.D.v. to Life Size, at Moderate Prices. Children's Portraits taken instantaneously. PRIZE MEDALS AND CERTIFICATES AWARDED TO > JAMES SMITH, Now-strcet .Nelson, N.Z, since 1872, for cxcellcnco of Nelson-made Wines and Cordials. Solo Agont in Auckland :— HENRY CONNOP, Wakefield-street, opposito Fitzroy Hotel. I OTTI NG S BY TAB WAY. from london to auckland on board the * City of Auckland.' The above Tamp Met may be had at the Stab, office. PRICE ONE BHILLI>G EACH. The acceunt is very intereß.in.-, and would be read eagerly by tho friends in England M B, T. TRAFF OR D, SURGEON DENTIST, Wakefield-street. Teeth extracted without Tain by Dr Clover's Patent Oxide Gas. Artiflcal Tcelh (from One to a Full Set). [ESTABMSIIKD 18G4.] By appointment Excellency the to His ~tl-__-»*l__-_-sj-2£_>" Governor. TB A R N E T T, . PORK BUTCHER, HAM .AND BACON CURER, NI'.XT CITY HAM), OrposiTK trait Thistle Hotel, akd at Pabot:i_ T. Barnktt In thanking ibc public for their long ' and steady support, an d having _>iucbascd Mr. Morey, ! business, as carried on in tho premises opposite Mr. Darby's Thistle Hotel, beg to announce that hes is now prepared to supply every icquisite of the trade. .nil Goods stamped so as to defy imitation. gl]^;B.— Arrar)f;cincnt_s„are, Wfftif nvmf"_eet \Vn_ prompt deliver.-, and with T.B.s personal attention. p W. W O 0 N vX • Native Lands and General 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 completion of any business with the natives with which ho may be entrusted. Address : High-street, next to Commercial Hotel. T\ E V 11T, GUN-MAKEE 244, QUEEN-STREET. Always In Stock—Best brands Gunpowder, &o. Blasting Powder, and Fuze, Shooting and Fishing Tackle. . p D. BXT R KE, WHOLESALE BELLOWS MAKER, Wakefield-street, Auckland. I&~ Blacksmith's Bellows made and repaired. F. W E B S T E R, a Wholesale add Retail SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKER, 188, Qtucbn-btbeet, Auckland, (Neit the Union Bank). T3 SECCOMBE & SON, MALTSTERB, BREWERS, AND BOTTLERS, GREAT NORTHERN BREWERY, AUCKLAND. * TWTELSON GROWN FRUIT, in _l_l any quantity, shipped with care by H. COLLINS, Bay View Hotel, t Nelson. __" References at the Star Office. ° \JaT SMITH, Receiving and y W • Forwarding Agent, Queen-street Whari, 1- Auckland. Goods delivoted from Ship's side with despatch. N.B—Ballast supplied. d pRICKETING SEASON. y Page's and Cobbett's BATS at home prices, at G. Waller's, Tobacconist, Queen-street. JB. WAY ,_ CORN AND PRODUCE MERCHANT, * Cbribtohpbo .. fJT A 0 H I N E R V tl W. vTcKERY, ii In returning thanks to his numerous customer* an_ friends for their liberal Bupport during the laßt seven teen years, begs to inform them that he has re-com menced business in his new premises, at the Corner of Victoria and Nelson-streets, AS I MILLWRIGHT, ENGINEER, AND IROIS AND BRASS FOUNDER, and trusts he will still continue to merit the con fidence hitherto accorded him. All orders will mcc With his usual attention and prompt despatch.. r0 Agricultural Implements' Renewed and Repaired od Quartz Crushing Machinery made to' order. Timber Jacks as formerly. . For sale. Horizontal and Vertical Engine. MERIOAN RUBBER STAM] COMPANY, DUNEDIN. Messrs Reed and" Brett have, been appolnte Auokland agents] to _ the above* Company, and a -, orders left with them: will be promptly .attended tt JE sample* to be seen a,t. the Star office. • Y_ AT S ! MAIZE! BRAN ~t i. - -.•-'■■ ■■ rf;■-.■':■ S, M^mm^ iM



Business Cards. _ I C A' R S O N, 'if House and Lund Agent, Rent and Deb! Collector, Stichbury's Buildings, Queen-Btreet. EORGEA X E R S, FRI-EMAN'S BAY SOAP AND CANDLE WORKS. i tw Cash Buyer of Tallow. «7 ARNO OK BROTHERS, 'f i SOAP * CANDLE MANUFACTURERS, Richmond, Cox's Crbitk. Office — Durhan--street,__Auckland^ f~S~S N O R M A N, TEACHER OF MUSIC, Waterloo Quadra kt, Opposite Government House. JOHN SOPPET •J HOUSE, LAND, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, NO. 8, QUEBN-STRKBT. Agent for Mr. C. G. Quick's Waikato Parcels Delivery and Passenger Booking. August 5, 1875. JJ O T I 0 E. T. B "C^MEFON", AucHrrEfT aid Engineer, Corner of High-street and Vulcan Lane, Is prepared to supply Plans, Specifications, and correct Estimates for all deSCi iptlou of Buildings on shortest notice. WT j: w at t s, photographer, Qtteen-street, Onkhunoa. T7REDE RICK W. COLLINS, JC MANUFACTURING jeweller, Vui-can Lank, C])posite the Occidciittil Hotel. Every description of Jewellery made and repaired. Old Gold and Silver bought. OTANDARD FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. |¥" Agent for AneWand — HENRY GILFILLAN, 7, Queen-street, |A oabbJ Q A M U E L W ELLS *■ House, Land, and Commission Agent, Collector of Ronls, Debte, Highway Kates, __c. Loans arranged. Office:—l 29, Queen-streot (threo doors below the Union Bank.) "OOJMEB ! BONES! BONJdB! Bought in any quantities for CAsn at the Freeman's Bay Bono Mills, and at No. 101, Lower Queen-street, JAM E S H E D L EY, O m:ount EDEN Junction Gpockry Stobe. N OW and Superior Groceries sold at the lowest Town prices. Families waited upon for orders. Goods delivered in any part of tho country. TDALTON & CO., • 44, Qukknsthret, opposite Exchange Buildings, BOOTMAKERS. Boots made to Me) sure In fivo hours' notice. No Slop goods. Best materials only used. The Latest French Fashions. American Stub Toes PHOTOGRAPHIC I NOTICE. The undersigned having purchased the NEGATIVES taken at tho establishment of Mr R. H Baktl.tt, late Photograper, Queen-street, Auckland, beg to lntim-te that COPIKS of the same may he obtained on application to them' at tlieir Rooms, 224, Queeh street, Auckland. It is requested that orders from a distance be accompanied by a remittance. CS-THE AMERICAN PHOTOGRAPHIC COMPANY! ~m Per JOHN NoQARRIOLE, Man.'our. TJTLER AND McINNES, MUUOT., SIGN, Alt* - PAINTEBS AND PPEKfl:Srn_r__.vv., Foot of Wakefield-street. Oil, Colour, Glass, White Lead, Scrim, Brushes. Varnishos, Glue, Paperhanglngs of all descriptions. fST All orders entrusted to their care will reccivi prompt attention. j & 3 s~o"T pc f FREEMAN'S BAY STEAM MILLS, AND No. 101, Lower Queen-street, Wharf AVOKh A N P. J OSBO RN E & 0» O. V 9 WOOL STAPLERS & BROKERS, FORT-STRE-T, Auckland. Aro Wool and Skin Buyers. They arc also prepared to mako liberal advances oi Wool consigned to them, and which they will ware house and ship on the most favourable terms to thoi customers. All Woolsclassifledif required. ___~. *** Roferenco: National Bank Of New Zealand. COO K'S 'BUSSES • leave Coombes1 quarter to and a quarter-pas every hour for Newmarket Epsom—B, quarter to 11, 2, and 6. Grafton Road-Every hour. CARRIAGES, BUGGIES, HANSOMS, ETC., ALWAY ON HIRE. GILHAM'S 'Busses will leav • Onehunga at a quarter to 8 a.m. and quarte tola everyday; Auckland at a quarter to 10 a.n and quarter to 4 p.m. If required, a Special Coac will be run to smt convenience of evening particsp [Established 11 Years.] WB E A I NEW AND SECOND-HAND Clothier and General Dealer, Wellesley-strcot East, Clothing bought, sold, and exchanged. N.B. —Arrangement can be mado for tho Purchai of Clothing, Books, etc., at private houses. "VTOTICE OF REMOVAI PAPERHANGING, OIL, COLOUR, AN GLASS WAREHOUSE, No. 58, Corner of Queen and West Qneen-streets. J. HENDERSON. Has much pleasure in announcing to his Friends ai the Publio generally, that ho has removed to abo address, where he hopes to merit a continuance their liberal support. No. 53, Queen-street. F V L S • is prepared to make up Gentlemen's Cloth! to measure from £% 14s 6d a Tweed Fashionable Si) warranted well shrunk ; also, Tweed .Trousers fo 10s 6d —8. FAULSO, Tailor, three doors fromljEo: > .Mall Hotel. Victoria-street— Cleaning, Repairing. - opECIAL NO T I C : MR. TRAFFORD, Surgeon Dentist, desires i- inform his patients that, having returned after ash t absence, he has resumed business and may be o sulted.at his residence daily. Wakefield-street. January 21. • L d OUTH BRITISH FIRE AND M ARII O INSURANCE COMPANY OF NE ZEALAND. CAPITAL .£750,000. P The popularity of the South British'among surers is cleariy shown by the large and ste ,_ ' increase of its business. The receipts on Prem 'v. . account have been: ~ First Year » £34,032 . Second Year £69,041 • Third Year ....£95,184 Lowest rates. Prompt and. liberal settlement f -Bacißlly attended. .. . _ 4 - Ai BOARDMAN,, I ' Mansg



! Business Cards (p lIA RLE S GO-ODW ILL, i \J WnEELWBIGHT, AND AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENT MATCKR, Otahuhu. Spring Carta, Wagons, kc , mado and repaired on tho promises." Goods forwarded per Train to tho Waikato. X O G E X S, J v N., s CABIVETMAKEK, UPHOLBTRRIR, AND FURNITUBB DEALER, Coot or Grev-st. het. N.B.—Eveiy description i f work in conrec'ion vtith I the abnvo trade execated with tconomy and despatch, j fcultes suppHul at various piiccs, | p O R T L A N D~H O IT S E. V3T riIIVATE BOARDING ESTABLISHMENT, Hobson-street, Auckland, N.Z. J. RTJSBET.L, Settler and Colonist over 25 years, still continues to tccommodate his old friends, and now arrivals, with first-class, well aired. Single and | Double Bedrooms; also, Private Parlours for Families. This Establishment is well-known to bo in a very healthy situation. Terms, as usual, per day or week, moderate. Auckland, 17th December, 1875. MONEY TO LE on first-class freehold ecurity, low rates of interest.— I. R. C. Dyer, .Shortland-.treo | ]yON«Y TO L;-ND in large or - '■■ c sniall slims, at very low rate of interest.— Apply to Mr. Luislilcy, Solicitor, nigh-afreet, "T TJOKLAND SAVINGS BANK. A pENNY 'DANK At the Office of tho Auckland Savings Bank NOW OPES. nOUHS OF ATTENDANCE POR DEPOSITORS : Tho Bank will be open on Mondays, Tuf-sdajs, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, from. 12 lo 2 o'clock, and on Saturdays from 10 to 12 o'clock, both to I'AY AND HH.civ.Vß Money, and on Saturday Evenings to take in money only, from 7 to 9 o'clock. R, CAMERON, Manager. ME, FAULDER, Solo Contractor _L%A. to the City Council for the Em: tying of Earth Closets, Privy Boxes, Cesspits, etc., is prepared to attend punctually to all requests regarding the above. Persons desiring to have tlie said places attended to, either weekly, fortnigl tly. or otherwise, can have tho same done by leaving i notice, cither verbal or written, with the liiHp-ctor of Nuisances, City Council Office, Queen-street rp"O BA~ X ER S. O N S AL E, To arrive per Fat^ B:ain, hourlj expected, fiO tots Hay end Befs'k celebrated Oamaiu Flo 45 to! s J. K. Anderson's Flour 00 tons Pratt's Flour G. W. BINNEY. /CENTRAL STORE, PONSONBY, AUCKLAND. T. J. BAIN BRIDGE RESPECTFULLY begs lo iD.orm hi. friends and the iiiblic that he h'S Opened a General -t r«, opposito tho Ponsonby Hall, ai d he hope* to secue a share of pnhlic patronnge by supplj ing the Choicest Goods at Town Pi iosh. N.B.—-Late d ivt-r for MrQuici, of the Watkato and Ponsonby Coaches. Undersigned are Cash Ptjr X chasers of HIDEH, PHEEPSKINS, WOOL TALLOW, &c, &c, at highest market rates, in any quantity. Consignors direct will have j romt t and immediat i cash remittances returned at satisfactory rates.. IRELAND BROS., , Tanners and Leather Mandfacturers, Atcklavo ri LAD TlTi NOS! REDUCTION OF PRICES !! Primest Bibs Beef 4d, 5d Primest Sirloins Beef 6d Boi.ing Beef ...3d, 4d Fore-quarteis Mutton %a A. DORNWEIL. 4 RRIVED, PER ' LADYBIRD,' &c, : 3 ' Canterbury Butter Side and 801 l Bacon T. H. HALL & CO. ' T^IX 'TR ELEVEN FAMILY 7; CO tons Baker's Finest Otago Flour, in sacks 40 „ „ ii ii 100's k 50's ' S'resh Bran, On sale by » T. H. HALL & CO. OA T s Heavy Feed Oats, a On sale by T. H. HALL & CO. N s A "L E: Fresh Otago Oatmeal, best brands J „ „ Pearl Barley „ it Oamaru Flour T. H. HALL & CO. -|9 BALES NELSON HOTS a JL _W 10 frames Sheathing and Roofing Felt 1 case French Calf Leather 1 case E India Kip Leather G 1 case Colonial Tweeds. * T. H. HALL & CO. j mEAS, ex * STAR OF GERMANY' i Fine quality Teas, in half-chests. h T. H. HALL & CO. ARRIVING' Per the Taranaki; 11 cases Canterbury Cheese, se T. H. HALL & CO. - j AUSTRALIAN "W IN E S D T. H. HALL & CO,, Wyndham-street, AGENTS FOR MESSRS. CAUGHEY WINE PRODUCERS, n » Receive orders from the Trade for these favourit ™ WINES, and guarantee them delivered in goo I? condition in Bottle or Bulk by return of every steam, from Melbourne. January, 1876. OI J\ 0. O T T O I litß § " Has much Pleasure t0 tatorm h,s _ "S !|q friends, and the public in general, that he J *cfj HASNOWOPENED » K1 wa ' ! -£ 9 GREENGROCER,. FRUITERER, ! on" „ AND GROCERY STORE, tr=. __ OOBNEB, OS1 SE g 1W g Victoria and Albert - streets. > o Y. G. Otto in inviting" his friends and the In- D_l pnhlic in general to come and patronise a,dy p£j him, promises to sell first-class Goods at ium tll6 ] oweS (; possible cash prices, and givs S every order prompt attention, O rpIMBER! TIIvIBEJ stall X -— ' -■ — ' j_tiThe Union Sash and Door Compariy, c'Meoh_n M I Bay, are selling all classes of Timber at redueeflrß er.SJ I A good qttßlity B.ar.tllnff yery . bUapi j^



For Sals. "COR PAL-, at FJlerßlie, a really 3d kod .nd well-built, new Houso of !) rooms, with every convenience for a family, together with large garden wi 11 laid out and planted with fruit and ornamental trees, only three minutes' walk from the Railway station, and fronting on to the main road. Apply to JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. T?OR BALE, at Pakiri, near Omaha, X 83 acres of Laud, with largo quantity of good Kauri nnd Totara upon it, bein;? lots 37 and 38, With Creek frontage. Apply lo JOHN SOPPETT, No 8, Queen-street. .0 SHTpPEHS, CONTRACTORS, AND BUILDERS. TIMBER ! CHEAP TIMBER ! TO CLEAR THE YARD AT CHRIST MAS, HAVING TO MOVE SHED AND OFFICE. FOR SALE, 250 000 FJEET KAURI TIMBERi a" 6izcs P.T.G 6 xl and 9x1." C. A. HARRIS. December Igth, 1875. ITU AR SALE, on very easy terms, a really gcod 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-Btreet by 185 feet deep.—Apply to john &orri_T No. 8, Queen-stre it. IT'OR SALE, at a very low price, a (food and well-built Four-roomed Verandah Cottage, with good well and freehold allotment, 34 x 100 feel, in cue of tlie best parts of Ponsonby. Apply to JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. TfOR SJ LB, cheap, one of the best JL and mopt centrall? situated Forms in Matakana, comrrising 184 acres of first-class land, 100 acres all in good grass, aiul divided ir.to paddoclis, a larpe portion cf which is fenced with good quick-thorne fences ; a Garden and Orchard of two acres, together with 8 roomed House, and all necessary out-buildings, with largo navigable river running right into the Farm, close to the falls rf a powerful fresh water stream, which belor gs to the property, and is capable of driving machinery < final to 40-horse power, all the ye-.r round, together wiih a very superior Freestone Quarry, th" stone from which has been highly approved of by many competent judges. Apply to JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. 170 ft. SALF, remarkably ci_eap7lß2 acres of splendid Land, with creek frontage, and a very great quantity of Tctara trees of large size upon it.—Apply to JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street OR~TM?JEDIATE SALE, three Eligible Building Allotments, Brighton Eoad. Price Low, n erms easy. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. ■ni (7 R SALE. A STEEPLE ENGINE, suitable for a patldle steamer, cylinder 31 inch diameter, 2 feet 9 inches stroke. Apply to the Manager N.Z.S.B. Company (Limited) Wellington. in O R SALE A three-horse power Tiihesiiino Machine, witl horse gear complete; also, New Winnowing Mactiinb SAMUEL COCHRANE A SON. IFOR SALE, cheap, within 15 minutes walk of the Union BaDk, a really substantia well-finished 6-roomed House, with galvanized-iroi out-house, and every convenience for a family registered grate in parlour, and bed-room stove ii front bed-room, colonial oven and water-pump il kitchen, and back garden planted with choice frui trees, with flower garden in front —Full particulari apply to M. P. McDermott, Tinsmith, Victoria-street X' Allotment in L.ncom-Ftre...-Xoa»..-.■Jj—-/ iolning Warnotk'R residence. The a lotment is Gb: 100. freehold. Price, J.39.-J. M. Lennox, Estat Agent, Auckland. FOR SATE, a beautiful Allotmen at Mount Eden, country, of half-an-acre i rich volcanic land, with good stone fence round i This properly adjoins Mr Williamson's residence Price, ~35 —J. M Lennox. OR SALE, a bargain, a covnpac Farm of 330 acres—so of which are in gras Th« Farm has a frontage to the Wade Itiver, and hi a comfortable Dwelling-house iipon it Tbe ta lands within half-a-mile of the Farm. Price, £30 _J. M. L nnox, Estate Agent, Auckland. OR SALE, a comfortable 4-roome Cottage near the Stockade, with freeho llotment 33 x 99.-Price. £HO.-J. M. LENNO. state Agent, Auckland. TWO - SALE, a pretty Verandah Do A 1 tage in William-street, off Wellington-strei with Freehold llotwent. The Cottoge is in c Sent order Price, £210.-J. M. LENNOX, Esta Agent, Auckland. -R, >ALE, on the Mount Ede Road, a comfortable Four-roomed Verand Cottage, with good workshop and.fowl-house; fr« bold allotment, 25 x 120 Prioe, £130.-J. M. LE NQX. Bstate Agent, Auckland. FOR HALE, a Farm at Titiran fronting the Manukau Harbour. There is first-class orchard ; also, a good Four-roomed Ke dence. The property is let for £24 a year. .rri< £180.-;.. m. LTNNOX, Estate Agent, Qnecß-stre OR SALE,- a comfortable For roomed Cottige, in exceUent. order, in CarW Boad, near to Newmarket; freehold allotment, 3. : 168 Price, _3160.-J. M. LENNOX, Estate Age: Auckland. FOR SALE, a first-class investmei Two Shops in Pitt-street, doing a first-el business and let for 28s pep week ; freehold allotmi » 83 x 90, Price, £500.-J. M. LENNOX, Est Agent, Auckland. InpO LET, on Lease, those comma. 1 ing premises in Shortland and Fort-strei known as Hobson's Buildings, at present in occupation of Messrs. Mc Arthur, Sbera and Co. Possession can be given on the Ist July next. W. J. CAWKWELL, v"lcim Lani • "VTEW ZEALAND INSURAN( ,r ll COMPAN7. FIRE AND MARINE. b Capital, paid np and invested £240,1 a insurance against LOSS B7 EIRE of every __ cription of Property may be effected with this 0 tj pany. ___ -,"", 3d Hulls Insured for the Voyage or Time. Merel - disc, Goods, and Freight Insured, by steamers 2 sailing vessels Risks on Specie subject to epi arrangements. . . <. LOSSES PROMPTLY:PAIDg —i Sj GEO. P. PIERCE. Manager !,' § "VTATIONAL INSURuVNCE COMPA 5 NEW ZEALAND. H CAPITAL ...£I,OO M RESERVE FUND £8 j? -with unlimited Liability of Shareholders. U ~-r - H insurances effected against Loss by Fire; an rj- Hulls for the voyage or time; also on H Merchandise and Freight by tO" Steamer and Sailing Vessel. __ Wool covered agninnt all risks from Sheep's bai I=l from Wool shed, till delivered in London 1-9 ' '■■'• ■■■ :--'. _r < •-■ — LOWEST CURRENT BATES.' El! I a . &™'-* -—^-; ;: ;: Liberal Terms, and Prompt. Settlement of I ic-B ! k HENRY'i.: WILLIAMS, t(»,;.: f - l,;w.'iJ 1..U.UA.A1 Ui'S 2«) .jujjng OAce i So_ Queen-street.



Education. " THE Misses Craig's Pupils will resume their Studies on Monday, January 24, —Graham-street, January 14,1870 ! ]y§ RS PALMER'S Pupils will re- , , _U__L assemble en Monday, January 01. Huntly Lodge, Carlton Bond. i HUROH OF ENGLAND GRAMMAR SCHOOL, PARNELL AUCKLAND. Affiliated to the New Zealand University. Establish «d 185 P. Head Master—Jas. Adams. 8.A., Member of the Convocation of the 1 ondon University. Classical Master—Rev Joseph Bates. English Master—Mr J. P. Gradwell, London Univer sity. Drawing Master—Mr JC. Hoyfe. Botany-Mr T. F Cheeseman, F.L.B. For terms and prospectus, apply to ihe Head Master School duties resumed Monday, January 31. AUCKLAND COLLEGE AND GRAM MAR SCHOOL. (Affiliated to the University of New Zealand). The First Quarter will comni'nco on WEDNES DAY, 2nd February. FARQUHAR MACRAE, Head Master. I G H S 0 H O 0 L, -YMOSDS-STRSET. Cosducted BY Mrs. Siiayle Geokgf. This Institution, devoted to ihe thorough Educa tion of Girls, and to tho Preparatory Training of Hoys will re-open after the ChrUtaias vacation on TUESDAY, the 25th instant. The healthy and central position of the Righ Schod; the large, lofty, and well-ventilated class rooms, which are fitted with every requisite f,^r the most improved and successful methodß of instruction, under duly qualified Teachers and Professors; the spacious Play-ground, which possesses a croquet lawn, swinge, and a trapeze, form advantages which it is believed are no where else available lor Femole Education in Auckland. 'ihe Fees, payable quarterly in advance, range from one to five guineas, according to age'and departments entered. Two Pupil TeacLors required. ITY WEST No. 2 PUBLIC SCHOOL. Hepburn-street. MONDAY, JANUARY 31st, 1878. FEENCH EVENING CLASSES, ' Conducted by Mons. F. Feitzsir, of the Collega of Henry IV., Paris. Monday, Wednesday. »nd Fridsy Evenings, from 1 till 9 o'clock. i Terms :-ls per Lesson of one h'ur; 3 Lessons pet week, 2s 6d. Apply at tho School. rB'.HE COLLEGE AND GRM MAAR 1 SCHOOL, AUCKLAND, N.Z. An EnglUh 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 studtnts for examination In the fnclih subjects prescribed by the University of , New Ze land, iorthe Degree of 3.A. The salary, which will be at the rate of £3"'o per annum, will be increased by the Board of Governors after a period ot successful service. fcarly application is invited.; Itl desirable tbat the gentleman appointed should enter ' upon his duties as soon as possible after Ist February, 1876. FREDERICK J. MOSS/. Secretary. i WILLIAM WILSON, 3 " Invites the attention of his customers and 1 tho publio generally to an unusually- <» ' large assortment of * SUMMER DRESS MATERIALS s AND MIL LIN EJR. V—— il _-._...-'-. -al-* » D UP« x * Comprising the following special lines:— >f THREE CASES LADIES' AND MISSES' .; LEGHORN HATS, -, In all the Newest Shapes, from 2s 6d g each; at NE CASE SLEEVELESS JACKETS AND CAPES ; 0. NEW TUSSORE AND COLORED ia DRESS SILKS; x, - D RfE SS MATERIALS at. In every fashionable texture; ix it9 ONE CASE BEADED & PLAIN YAH LACES, _n From 6d per yard; ah ?§. ONE CASE SILK TIES, COLLARETTES, — SCARFS, RUFFLES, So, i. -,',. irf- NEW MILLINERY MATERIALS. cc, et. ~ NEW DRESS TRIMMINGS; ;on 3x A Large and Choice Lot of REAL QSTRIOH FEATHERS, FLOWERS, WREATHS, &C, it, All marked extremely low _/ ass ent _f ate ADIES' AND CHILDREN'S UNDERCLOTHING; A Large Selection of — BABY-LINEN, LADIES' AND CHILDREN'S STAYS, IC*" CRINOLINES, ETC. ; etu, ' ' the NEW HOSIERY AND GLOVES, e_ ___________ DE WILLIAM WILSON, 294 _. 206, UEEN - STREET, AUCKLAND AND AT POLLEN-STBEET, THAMES. 000. ! des lom. _ R TOWNSEND'S AROMATIC tian- \J HOLLANDS TONIC. ed_ A: SUPERIOR ANTI-DYSPEPTIC, DTJRETICy AND INVIGORATING CORDIAL, ~ Specially recommended by the Medical Faculty. The world-wide reputation of Dr. Towmend g Com pound Extract of i-arsaparilla by the P opiietors of which and- under whose direction this Tonic ls pro- NY - pared, will be a sufficient guarantee to the pubiicthat ■ it isnot'OniypVlre and free from every iiijuriOiiß in gredient, but is, of the very best quality, and win be found to fee most benefiojal In its almost miraculous effeots in all cases oi Gravel, Gout Liver Oomp'aint, X) 000 Acute or Ohronio Dyspepsia, Infl mmation of tho is'ooo Bladder or. Kidneys, or any obstruction of the Uri» ary Organs Flatulency, Colic, Chronic Rhenma mm, a d ■ iiiiydlseftso arißiiJg.fWm']BXb9nsteU. >Hal enerii?: » A. For Females it is an i -valuable tontc, resurini. to health and vigour those of w« as and <deM.if.ted c n »titutions as a beverage it is pleaSma him- s^.fe for I either young or old. •';■•• ■■' Caution.—None genuine without;the ; wo ds "Dr. Townsetfd's ArOriitttic Hol'aiid-5 'i'o»ifc"'b<6Wn in th© glass on each bot'le', atvd'also stamped on tho metal - ■ oapßide over:tj.e :eork,- together with :the. MgTMHre on "the label of " Bach and Nostrand, Proprietor-^ ..MitiOaSaieby I rjti.aoi^h &>wfyr^QYi **• Fo^t-street.