The Evening Star.

Vol. VII.—No. 1,858.]

Auckland, N.Z., MONDAr, JANUARY 31, 1876

|Peioe : ONE PENNY



v>> PACIFIC M All fwgm^&s JL '£_.;. STEAMSHIP COMPANY m__)S__i_»iy EQR NAPIER AND SOUTHERN PORTS, The Powerful Al Iron Screw Steamship CITY OF SAN FRANCISCO J. M. Lachlan, Commander, will leave as above sb hours after arrival of the 'Granada,' not waitini longer than TUESDAY, at S a.m. TpOR SAN FRANCISCO DIRECT, The Powerf til Al Iron Screw Steamship CITY OF SAN FRANCISCO Will leave DUNEDIN on February 9, and AUCK LA*D on February 14, conveying H.B.M.'s Maili for San Fbancisco, United States, Great Britain, via Kandavau and Honolulu. The Cabins on the Port Side of this splendio Steamer are reserved for Passengers booking in New Zealand. For further particulars, Freight, or Passage, applj to OWEN & GRAHAM. Agents, Auckland. ~TTT T> EGULAR MONTHLY §»js^'#-- JLIJ STEAM COMMUNICATION "M£,- '■:" BETWEEN AUCKLAND, SYDNEY, €__S_ffiß-_Ss£ AND MELBOURNE. The fast and favourite s.s. HERO, Captain Logan, may be expected here again about the 9th of February. She will leave for Sydney and Melbourne three days after arrival. For freight or passage, apply to CRUICKSHANK is CO., Agents. 16. Queen-street, Auckland, January 5, 1876. -i«k_^ T7<OR TARANAKI, f_W__)t___h_ ■*- NELSON, PICTON, WEL ajjjßjSft-ty LINGTON, LYTTELTON, AND {Booking through to Melbourne. Greymouth, Hokitika, Westport, Akaroa, Timaru, and Oamaru.] TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 1. The Union Steam Shipping Company's magnificent new Steamer HAWEA Captain E Wheeler, will leave the Onehunga Wharf on TUE .DAY, the Ist February, at 1 o'clock p.m. Latest train for passengers, 11 45 a.m. February 8— Taupo, as aoove. Through tickets to Melbourne at reduced rates, For freight or passage apply to HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, 25, Queen-street *\2k ftj EW ZEA LAND _. W__t_\\m^__ *>^ STEAM SHIPPING COM £jmMJksgg' PANY (LIMITED.) Fob New Pi/stbouth, Nelson, Picton, WELLnsa ton, LraiKLTOH, and Otago ; transhipping at Wellington for Wanganui, Napiek, and Povkbtt Bay ; and at Nelson for Westpobt, Gbe-stuouxh, and Hokitika, [Passengebs Booked Tbbougb xo Melboubne.] The s.s. P H CE B E WIU leave tbe Onehunga Wharf on SaTURDAY next, the sth February, at 3.30 p.m. Latest train for Passengers at 2.30 p.m. Return tickets at tingle rates to all ports. For freight or passage apply to W. F. "WHEELER, Auckland. Or, A. BAR* ES, Onehung*. Offices: Hobson's Buildings, Shortland-street. L~\ TRIOR THE BAY OE 4jkSk JO ISLANDS, WANGAROA AND lONA Will leave (weather and othpr circumstances per muting) at noon on WEDNESDAY, February 2, for the above ports. No cargo received after 11 o'clock. A. -MACGREGOR, Manager. «^^ "ITERST SHIP for LONDON. _^S^^^^ TO SAIL EARLY IN FEBRUARY. m^ml^n The favourite ship CITY OF AUCKLAND, Capt. Ralls. Unrivalled accommodation for First and Third Class Passengers. CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agents. 16, Queen-street, January 6, 1875. -!»kife, QTEAM COMMUNICA fMMpKk, KJ tion with the Thames j^B£p^ AND COROMANDEL. TIME-TABLE. DURHAM. From Auckland : From Thames: Monday, 10 a m Wednesday, 10 a m ENTEEPBISE. For Thames: Monday, 11 p m Wednesday, 12 midnight Friday, 6pm MANAIA. From Auckland: Fjoin Coromandel: Monday, 12 noon Tuesday, 12 noon Return Tickets available from Thursday, 28th inst, to Tuesday, Ist February. Saloon, 12s; Steerage, ss. Weather and other eircumstanres permitting. N ot responsible for accidents in shipping, carrying, or discharging- live stock. Not responsible for any cargo or parcels put on board without a shipping note. J. EDWARDS, Manager. ASSENGFES' LLNE OF PACKETS TO NEW ZEALAND. OWNED BY MESSRS. SHAW, SAVILL & CO.. Jj4, Leadenhall-street, London. The above line of ships are regular JSjßfc&k traders to all the principal ports of jgJrggTfc^v New Zealand They are clipper Bhips, 2jjfiEr?~jS)» classed Al at Lloyrls. and commanded JHaggjEßSr by experienced masters. The Bill of Fare is m< st substantial and of the best quality, and the accommodaiion roo:my and con venient. The undersigned are empowered to grant passages from London toNew Zealand, payment for which has been guaranteed in the Colony. Return ships to London also leave at almost regular intervals. Full particulars on application to L. D NATHAN & CO., OWEN h GRAHAM, CRUICKSHANK & CO.. __ . Agents. Jt'V^ rpAM O' SHAN TE R JL will leave tbe Government lflNKJr\*> Wharf. Onehunga, for Waiuku, as Wednesday, 2nd February, Bam Saturday, 6th February, 12 noon 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., Qmea- street, Auckland. ji_^_x N ° T x c E> *M^fs\fJ^^ 0n an<l after Friday, the 21st inst, W-Hbbßßmi ne earner QUICKSTEP, Kun between Mercer snd Hamilton on arrival ° < he Train at 10.30 am. carrying Passfngers and „*»»-«. on Mondays, Wednesdays, atd Fridays ™n mrther notice. Passeogcrs and Parcels co. ked -at the office of Jol.n Sopjett, ' gent, No S;^ nr en;Blre,'t> iorjhe above places wih receive prompt attention. I a < i O. G. QUICK, v (■■■:•■• licpxletor. J



Shipping. J _sJ**v&- XT O R WANGANUI *os%f. . ■ A. DIRECT. .^sm-i^ams-i The s.s. St. Kilda, J. Flotveudat, Commander, from Onelmnga, oi , WEDNESDAY next, the 2nd February, at Ipm weather, &c, permitting. For freight or passage apply to COMBE 3 & DALDY, Agents, Auckland ; Or, A. BARNES, Onehunga. i Auckland, January 27, 1876. 1 i 7) N S A L E~ Portland Cement (now landing)—3oo cask. , White's and other brands J And all kinds of Builder's Materials. KEANE & JENKINSON, . Victoria-street East. G~E~O~R G• E~D I C KSON, Jun., BREAD AND BISCUIT BAKER, TOP OF HOBSON-STREET. r Wedding and Christening Cakes made to order. All kinds of Fancy Goods always on hand. Families waited on Daily. r t-W Shipping Supplibd. "VT OTICE OF RE MO V A L. "*" PLWIN B. DICKSON, LICENSED LAND BROKER, Under the Land Transfer (Torreus') Act, 1870, [ DRAUGHTSMAN, , ILLUMINATOR, HERALD PAINTER, ETC. Agent for Mutual Life Association of Australasia. 7, Somervell's Buildings, Auckland. AND W. CRAIG. HOUSE AND SHIP PLUMBERS, Have Removed their Place of Business from Lower Qnoen-street. to NEXT DOOR TO NEW ZEALAND HERALD OFFICE, WY N DHA M-sTREET. I S H E R AND CO., Wholesale, Shipping, and Family Butcher, Queen-street, corner of Durham-street, Auckland. Poultry of all kinds dressed to order. Prime Smoked Tongues, Home-cured Bacon. Corned Beef on sale in large quantities. N.B.—Dealers in Game. Live Pheasants forwarded to all parts of the Colony upon receipt of order. Families waited on in town or suburbs. Q. OLD E N BOOT. WILLIAM MILLEB, Manufacturer of Sea Boots and Evfry. other Dfscbiption of Boots .and Shoes, Next to Oxlevs' Blockmafceri-), Queen-street Wharf. Repairs neatly executed. GOOD/CUV. BOOaJVIAKIR • GREY-STREET. Men's Boots, 15s; Men's Shoes, 12s 6d; Ladies' Boots from 12s 6d ; Men's Soleing and neeiiug, 4. Od. "P B. WOODHAM. LOWTHER BAZAAR, 25 8, Queen-street, . Opposite the Market, TOYS, STATIONERY, FANCY GOODS, ETC. pLANTS ! PLANTS ! PLANTS j FOR PLANTING OUT NOW. Cucumber, Mflon (Pock, Water, and Pie), Vegetable Marrow, Pumpkin, arm Tomato in pots, Cauliflower, Cabbage, Lettuce, Bed Cabbage, n, 4c. R. BAIRD, Victoria Seed Stukks, -viutokia-street. BUY RECKITT'S FBENCH BLUE. And S_e that Each Ball Is Wrappd in Paper bearing the name of RECKITT, As its Splendid Quality lias caused a host.of Inferior Imitations. Sold by all respectable Grocers and Storekersepe. AME 8 BUTCH Ell, CARTER, CONTRACTOR, &c. Goods Cleared and Delivered from Ships' side on SHORTEST NOTICE. BALLAST SUPPLIED. Newcastle and Bat of Island Coals. Also. IEEWOOD. cut or uncut, at REASONABLE RATEB W PHILLIPPS AND SON, • OIL, COLOUR, and GLASS MERCHANTS, Importers of Paperhangings, Scrim, Paints, Oils, Turpentine, Colours, Varnishes, French Polish, Golri Leaf, Artists' Colours and Brushes, Plate, Sheet, Crown, Ornamental and Photographic Glass, Picturt Frame snd Tapestry Mouldings, Clock and Compass Glasses, Glazed . ashes, Doorß, &c. Glass cut to size, and carefully packed. 95 and 97, Queen-street FOR CHEISTMAS AKD KEW YEAB, J. M. McLA CHLAN IS SHBWING IN DRESSES. CLOTHING. New Silts New Pilk Dust Coats ~ Muslins ~ Trousers and Vests ~ Prints „ Suits „ Costumes, &c. „ Shirts ~ Hats, he. MILLINERY. FUKNIPHING. New Hats New Oil Cloths „ Flowers ~ Matting „ Go6samera „ Carpets „ Featbers „ Hearth Ruga „ Bonnets, &c. ~ Curtains, &c. 218, QUE E N-STR EE T, Near Wellesley-street. "PIURNITURE. HENR Y~P ROBE RT'S CHEAP & SOPND FURNITURE & BEDDING establishment, Bottom of ShortiiAnd-street. Finding that I have not sufficient room in my present Establishment to chow my Furniture, Bedding, Ac.; therefore, after careful consideration, I have taken ! those more Central Premises recently occupied by Messrs Cranwell and Co., at the bottom of Shortland street, where I intend to carry on the business ol Cabinet-making, Upholsteriig, etc.; and having had 85 years' practical experience, I shall be able to supply you with good and sound Furniture, at the very owest possible piices consistent to Quality. Furniture, Mattrasses, and Bedding of every des cription made to order, and guaranteed to give every satisfaction. Mat<.asses re-made, Dining and Drawing room Furniture Re-covered and thoroughly reno vated N.B. —The business of China. Glass, snd- Earthen ware, and Kitchen requisites, &c. will be carried on as usual in the Old Es-tatli_-l.i__.ent by Mrs Probert, where every order will receive the very best attention SST Note the address— H. PROBERT. j Bottom of Shortland-street, Auckland. OOOTS! BOOTS! CLEARING SALE OF BOOTS. Ladles' Kid, _s 6d, 5s 6d, 6s 6d. Childben's Boots—An Immbise Varl-Tv to Choose From. A L_rge Stock of Boots and f hoes to be Cleared Out at Half-price at D. MCPHERSON'S, Ka rangahape Road, Newton. BAY OF ISI ANDS rCOAL YARD BREAKWATER.ROAD. BAY OF ISLANDS AND NEWCASTLE - COAL ON SALE. Office: 7, Queen-street. ..' '', JatBNRY GILFILLAN, - (id mt l dM} < 3£e.iia. BirsEßij lo i Gev7i'o~ t \^



Business Cards. ABERDEEN BOOT FACTORY, ALBERT-STREET. Every description of Men's, Women's, and Children's Colonial made Boots and Shoes kept in stock The only Manufactory in the Province where hand a closed and hand made Boots are to bo had. , A supply of Seamless Watertights always on on hand. BLACK ft CO. W H. SKINNER, i BUILDER, j CARPENTER AND JOINER, , I VULCAN LANE. I All Branches of the Building Trade executed by - i ' Experienced Workmen. . I Shop Fronts, Office Fittings. &0., ho. B T> E. GATLAND'S i -L\)m TOY BAZAAR AND ( FANCY REPOSITORY, | Karangahape Road, Newton. By a small outlay at the above, a great amount of , domestic peace may be secured. Cheap, amusing, and instructive Toys in endless , variety. ULMAN'S PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERY, Shortland-.street. PHOTOGRAPHY IN ALL ITS BRANCHES Views of the Hot Lakes, Rotomahana. The finest collection of local viewa and Maori . cartes in Auckland. t3T Children's Portraits taken instantaneousl . IS3. CLARKE BROTHERS, (LATE CROMBIE'S) ROYAL FI.NE ART PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERIES, (Opposite Union Bank\ QUEEN-STREET, Auckland. First-class Portraits, from C.D.V. to Life Size, at Moderate Prices. Children's Portraits taken Instantaneously. KIZE MET) AL S AND CERTIFICATES AW. RDED TO JAMES SMITH, New-street ,Nelson, N.Z, since 1872, for excellence of Nelson-made Wines and Cordials. Sole Agent in Auckland :— HENRY CONNOP, Wakefield-etreet, opposite Fitzroy Hotel. I OT T I NGS BY THE WAY. from london to auckland on board the ' City of Auckland.' Tie above Pamphlet may be had at the Star office. PRICE ONE SBILLIiNG EACH, Tbe account is very interestinr, and would be read eagerly by the friends in England M R. T. TRAFPORD, subgfon dentist. Wakefield-street. Teeth extracted without Pain by Dr Clover's Patent Oxide Gas. Artiflcal Teeth (from One to a Full Set). [Established 1804.] By appointment Excellency the to His ",<Sfe__*»<<i_i_B-(s__fi£_£r Governor. TB A R N E T T, PORK BUTCHER, HAM .AND BACON CURER, Next o__ i _.__,._., OrrosiTE the Thistle Hotel, and at Paiikell T. Barnett in thanking the public for their long and steady support, sn d ) av'npi »j chased Mr. Morey, business, as carried on in the premises opposite Mr. Darby's Thistle Hotel, beg to announce that hes is now prepared to supply every lequisite of tbe trade. All Goods stamped bo as to defy imitation. N.B—Arrangements are now complete for the supply of shipping orderr, which will meet with prompt delivery, and with T.B.s personal attention. W. W 0 O N • Native Lands and General Ccrrmission 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 he may be entrusted. Address : High-street, next to Commercial Botel. T\ EVITT GUN-MAKER 244, QUEEN-STREET. Always In Stock—Best brands Gunpowder, #c. Blasting Powder, and Fuze, Bbootlng and Fishing Tackle Q. D. B TJ R X E, wholesale bellows maker, Wakefield-street, Auckland. __r Blacksmith's Bellows made and repaired. 7f. WEBSTER, * Whol«sai_b and Retail SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKER, 188. QITMN-BTRItET. AUCKLAND, (Next the Union Bank) T> BEOCOMBE & SON, MALTBTFRB, BREWERS, AND BOTTLERS, GREAT NORTHERN BREWERY, AUCKLAND. NELSON GROWN EBUIT, in any quantity, shipped with care by H. COLLINS, Bay View Hotel, Nelson. tSLT References at the Star Office. W SMITH, Peceiving and • ForwardiDg Agent, Queen st-eet Whari, Auckland. Goods delivered from Ship's side with despatch. N. B —Ballast supplied. /CRICKETING SEASON. Page's and Cobbett's BATS at home prices, at G. Waller's, Tobacconist, Queen-street. J B. W A V CORN AND PRODUCE MEBCHANT, ( HRißTcncno J^AOHI N E R V W. VICKERY, In returning thanks to his numerous customer., and friends for their liberal support during the last seven teen years, begs to inform them that be has re-com menced business in his new premises, at the Coener of Victoria and Nelson-streets, as ; MILLWRIGHT, ENGINEER, AND IRON AND BRASS FOUNDEK, 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 Jarks as formerly. For sale, Horizontal ana Vertical Engine. MERICAN RUBBER STAMP ' COMFANY, DUNEDIN. Messrs Reed and Brett have been appointed Auckland agents for the above Company, and all orders lefi with tbem will be promptly attended to. Samples to be Been at the Star office. ..-'"-' . OATS! MA I Z Ell BE AN I CHAF-U , as* *P*l<LX? 9,?a: -bfimd , .-,,..,■_.. R, BAIRD, ; , bil ,.



Business Cards. f CARSON, 2i* * House and Land Agent, Rent and Debt Coll ector, Stichbury's Buildingg, Queen-street. GEORGE A KERS, FREEMAN*" BAY SOAP AKD CANDLE WORKS. W Cash Buyer of Tallow. p.'ARNOCK BROTHERS, V * 80A P & CANDLE MANU FAOTURERS, RIOHMiND, COX'S CBS!KK. Office - Durham-street, Auckland. MI SS N OR MA N, TEACHER OF MUSIC, Waterloo Qtjadrakt, Opposite Government House; TOHNS O P P E T tl HOUSE, LA.ND, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, NO. 8, QUBEN-STREET. Agent for Mr. C. G. Quick's Waikato Parcels Delivery and Passenger Booking. August 5,1875, ~$ O T I C E. T. B. CAMERON, Architect afd Engineer, Corner of High-street and Vulcan Lane, Is prepared to supply Plans, Specifications, and correot Estimates for all description of Buildings on shortest notice. TVT J. WATTS, PHOTOGRAPHER, Qttetn- street, On ehtjnga. REDETUCK W. COLLINS, MANUUFACTPRTNG JEWELLER, Vulcan Lane, Opposite the Occidental Hotel. Every description of Jewellery made and repaired. O.d Gold arid Silver bought. QT AND ARD FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. VW Agent for Auckland— HENRY GILFILLAN, 7, Queen-street. | A OAJRDJ OAMUEL WELLS K3 House, Land, and Commission Agent, Collector of Rents, Debts, Highway Rates, &c. Loans arranged. Office:—l 29, Queen-street (three doors below the Union Bank.) TJOJNES ! BONES! BONBB ! Bought in any quantities for CAgn at the Freeman's Bay Bone Mills, and at No. 101, Lower Queen-Btreet, by J. & J. SOPPET. MR. MACLEAN, DKNTIST, PRINCES-STREET, AUCKLAND. Professional Hours: 9to 1 a.m., and 2to 6 p.m. Late hour by appointment. TAM ES H EDTFY, •3 mount eden Junction Grockry Store. N ew and Superior Groceries sold at the loweßt Town prices. Families waited upon for orders. Goods delivered in any part of the country. DAL TO N & C 0., • 44, Queekbtbket. opposite Exchange Buildings, BOOTMAKERS. Boots made to Me- sure In five hours' notice. No slop goods. Btst materials only used. The Latest French Fashions. American Stub Toes TURKISH BATHS, UPPER QUEEN-STREET. Open Daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Charges, Bs; Saturdays, 3s 6d, open till 9 p.m. Tickets at a reduced rate can be had from from Mr. Aicken and Mr. Pond, chemists. Queen-street. Open for Ladies (only) on Thursdays. Two ladies In attendance. For fecial engagements address to Mrs. Sykes. pTircTr OGRAPHIC NOTICE. The undersigned having purchased the NEGATIVES taken at the establish- ent of Mr R. H Babtlktt, late Photosiraper, Qnecn-str. ct, Auckland, heg to intimate that COPH S of the same may be obtained on application to thetn at their Rooms, 224, Queen street, Aui-kland. It is requested that orders from a distance be accompanied by a remittance. es-THE AMERICAN PHOTOGRAPHIC COMPANY ! -©a Per JOHN MoOARRIaiE, Mawokb. T>UTLER AND McTNNES, HOUSE, SIGN, AND DECOR \TIVE PAINTEKS AND PPKRHANGERS, Foot of Wakefield-street. Oil, Colour, Glass, White Lead, Scrim, Brushes, Varnishes, Glue, Paperhangings of all descriptions. ___~ All orders entrusted to their care will receive prompt attention. J & J SOPPET, FREEMAN'S BAY STEAM MILLS, AND No. 101, Lower Queen-street, Wharf, Auckland, JO S BO R N E & CO., • WOOL STAPLERS & BROKERS, Fort-street, 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 the most favourable terms to their customers. All Wools classified if required *** Reference : National Bank of New Zealand. COO K'S 'BUSSES • leave Coom bos' 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 GILHAM'S 'Busses will leave • Onehunga at a quarter to 8 a.m. and quarter tol_J everyday; Auckland at a quarter to 10 a.m. and quarter to 4p m. If required, a Special Coach will be run to smt ronvenience of evening partie.m [Established 11 Years.] WB E A L, . new and second-hand Clothier and General Dealer, Wellesley-Btreet East Clothing bought, sold, and exchanged. N.B.—Arrangement can be made for the Purchase of Clothing, Books, etc., at private houses. ■p^TO'IICE OF REMOVAL. PAPERHANGINgToIL, COLOUR, AND GLASS WAREHOUSE, No. 63, Corner of Queen and West Queen-streets. J. HENDERSON Has much pleasure in announcing to his Friends and the Publio generally, that he has removed to above address, where he hopeß to merit a oontlnuanoe of their liberal support. No. 53, Queen-street. S~E A W L g 0 • Is prepared to make up Gentlemen's nothing to measure from £2 14s 6d a Tweed Fashionable Salt, warranted well shrunk ; also, Tweed Trousers form 10s 6d.—B. FAULHO, Tailor, three doors from Royal Mall Hotel. Victoria-street,--! leaning, Repairing *o OPECIAL NO T I C E. MR. TBAKFQBD, Burseon J3e»tl»t. deilres to Utetm his u»ti»fc U that, h»vlt( _.turn*d tf. era thort ahit-ea, hi hat mu»*d buiißiM »nd_i»y b«wo> i w lt»««M hii Hi»da»«-i daUy. »»*rww»-



Business Cards. , HHAELES GOODWILL, i \J WHEELWRIGHT, AND AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENT MAKER, Otahuhu Spring Carta, Wagons, me , made and repaired on the premises. Goods forwarded per Train to the Waikato. N O G B X 8, J v n., » OABIvETM KRR, UPII LST"REU, AND FU ' NI r'UMi DEA.LER, KOOT OF Gres-st EEr. N.B.—Every description f work in conrec'ion wiih the above tr_.de executed with • ccmomy aEddeipatch, tuites supo'i. d at various p ices, PORTLAND HOUSE. H37" PRIVATE BOARDING ESTABLISHMENT, Hobson-street, Auckland, N.Z. J. RUSSELL, Settler and Colonist over 25 years, I still contiuues 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 ustul, per dny or week, moderate. Auckland, 17th December, 1875. ONKY TO LE yD on first-class freehold ecurity, low rates of interest.— R. C. Dyer, Shortland-stree MON BY TO L*NL> in lju-ge ot small mm., at very low rate of interest.— Apply to Mr. Laisliley. Solicitor, Uiah-street. ~TUCKLAND SAVINGS BANK. A pENNY r>ANK At the Office of the Auckland Savings Bank NOW OPEN. HOURS OF ATTENDANCE TOR DEPOSITORS : The Bank will be open on Mondays, TufFda.s, Wtdnesda3'B, Thursdays, and Fridays, from 12 to 2 o'clock, and on Saiurdays from 10 to 12 o'clock, both to pay and becikve Money, and on Saturday Evenings to take in money only, from 7 to 9 o'clock. R. CAMERON, Manager. R. FAULDER,. Sole Contractor to tlie City Council for the Eire tying of Earth Closets, Privy Boxes, Cesspits, etc., is prepared to attend punctually \,o all requests regarding tho above. Persons desi_ii.(. to liave the said places attended to, either weekly, fortnightly, or otherwise, can have the same done by leaving- a notice, cither verbal or written, with the Inspector of Nuisances, City Council Office, Queen-street. rp 0~ BAKERS. ON SALE, To arrive per Kat^» Bain, hourly expected, CO tons Tlay r-nd Bafss celebrated Oamaru Flo 45 to 8 J. K. Ai dirson's Flour CO tons Pratt s Flour G. W. BINNEY. nENT XA L 8T O SHE, PONSONBY, AUCKLAND. T. J. BAIN BRIDGE -p... PECTFTTI LV heps to Inform his friordsand -*-" the | üblic that lie li s Opened a GeEi:ri»l t t_, onpifite 'lie Porsnnby n»ll a? dhe hoi e> t<> peru c a stare of pu Ho patr-nnge by sup, ljlug Ihe Choicebt Gond« at l own P. lots. N.B.—Late d Ivtrfor ,xr Quick, of the Watkato and I'onsi niiy Ct-achx*. 'pHE UnderKigned are Cash I'uk J_ chaseks of BIDEh, t>HEEPSKI>S, WuOL TALLOW, he., &c, at highest market rates, in any quantity. Consignors direct vill have rromrt and immediat cash remittances returned at satisfactory rates. IRELAND BROS., AIIfRLAVn r\ L A D 1 1 D I N G S ! EEDUCTION OF PRICES !! Primest T?ibs Beef 4d, 5d Primest Sirloins Beef 6d Boi ing Beef 3d, 4d L-gs Mutton 4d Hind-quartets Mutton 4d Fore-qunrteis Mutton 2yd A. DOBNWELL. A RRIVED, TER • LADYBIRD,' &c. : Canterbury Butter Side and Roll Bacon . T. H. HALL & CO. "P X 'TKEL EVE JN FAMILY': CO tons Baker's Finest Otago Flour, in sacks 40 „ „ „ „ 100's & 50's Fresh Bran, On sale-by T. H. HALL & CO. f\ A T s. Heavy Feed Oats, On sale by T^. HALL & CO. r\ N S A I_, E : Fresh Otago Oatmeal, best brands „ „ Pearl Barley „ Oamaru Flour T. H. HALL & CO. TO BALES NELSON HOP'S J- 10 frames Sheathing and Roofing Felt 1 case French Calf Leather 1 case E India Kip Leather 1 case Colonial Tweeds. T. H. HALL & CO. rriBAS, ex « STAR OF GERMANY- : Fine quality Teas, In balf-chests. T. H. HALL & CO. ARRIVING, Per the Taranhki: 11 cases Canterbury Cheese. T. H. HALL Sr CO. AUSTRALIAN WINES. T. H. HALL & CO., Wyndham-street, AGENTS FOR MESSES. TAUGHEY, WINE PBODUCERS, Receive orders from the Trade for these favourite WINES, and euarantee them delivered in good condition in Bottle or Bulk by return of every steamer from Melbourne. January, 1876. |"P C. O T T O I Has much pleasure to inform his r\ 03 friends, and the public In general, that he •" jg HAS NOW OPENED •=. • _ GREENGROCER, FRUITERER, g J AND GROCERY STORE, S p_4 COBNEB OJ" «_ o H Victoria and Albert - streets. £_, >, q F. C. Otto in inviting' his friends and the h| public in general to come and patronise P-l him, promises to sell first-class Goods at S § the lowest possible cash "prices, and give t. q every order prompt attention. 2 P S , rpIMBERI TIMBER! ■ j The1 Union Baih and Door Company,' Meehanio'g I JS» V-f7^U^.-_ym<v. Timber at reducadratw.



For Sale. FOR SALE, at Ellerslie, a really good «nd well-built new House of 9 rooms, wiih every convenience for a family, together with large (;-_ d. n wi 11 laid out aid planted with fruit and ornamental tr< ea only three minutes' walk f»om the Railway tation, at.d fioniing on to the main road. Appl) to JOHN SOPPET, No. S, Queen-street. FOR SALE, at Pakiri, near Omaha, 83 acres of Land, witli large quantity of good Kauri »nd Totara upon it, being lots 37 and 38, with i reek frontage. Apply to JOHN SOPPETT, No 8, Queen-street. 10 SHIPPERS, CONTRACTORS, AISD BUILDEKS. TIMBER ! CHEAP TIMBER ! TO CLEak THE YARD AT CHRIST MAS, HAVL G TO MOVE SHED AND OFFICE. FOR SALE, 250 000 FEET KAURI TIMBER, all sizes P.T.G 0 xland 9xl. C. A. HARRIS. December lgth, 1875. FOR SALE, on very easy terms, a really good House of 7 rooms, with slated roof, water laid on, and every convenience for a family, together with freehold allotment, 10 leet frontage to Upper Queen-street by 185 f^et deep.—Apply to JOHN SOPPET No. 8, Queen-street. FUR SA I E, at a very low price, a good and well-built F-.or-roomed Verandah Cottage, with pood well aiid fret hold al otment, 34 x 100 feet, in one of t__.e best parts ol Ponsonby. Apply to JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. FOR S * LE, cheap, one of the best and most centrail' situated Farms in Matakana, comj rising 184 acrf-s of first-class land, 100 acres all in good gr»ss, and divided into paddocks, a larpe portion cf which is fenced with good qnick-thorne fences ; a Card, n and Orchard of two acres, together with 8 roomed Bouse, and all necessary out-buildings, with largo navigable, river running right into the Farm, close to the falls <fa powerful fresh water stream, which belongs to the property, and is capable of driving machinery equal to 40-horee power, all the : ye-r round, together wiih a \ery superior Freestone Quarry, the stone from which has been highly approved of by many competent judges. Apply to JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. FOR SAI/F, remarkably cheap, 182 acres of splendid Land, with creek Irontage, and a very great quantity of Totara trees of large size upon it.—Apply to JOHN MOPPET, No 8, Queen-street. OK IMMEDIATE SALE, three Eligible Building Allotments, Brighton Road. Price Low, " crnis easy SAMUEL COCHRANE * SON, Auctioneers. T^ O R SALE. A STFEPLE ENGINE, suitable for a paddle steamer, cylinder 31 inch diameter, 2 feet 9 inches stroke. Apply to the Manager N Z.S S Company fllmited), Wellington. T? O R SAL E, A three-horse power Threshing Machi__b. with horse gear complete; also, New Winnowing Machine. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON. "I?OR SALE, cheap, within 15 minutes JP walk of the Union Bank, a really substantial •woll-finished 6-roomed House, with galvanized-iron •nUmuß »T.fi every convenience for a family; recistered grate In parlour, aim .!»-_-_<_.. _— _.-. «._ ' front bed-room, colonial oven and water-pump in kitchen, and back garden planted with choic« fruit trees, with flower garden in front —Full particulars apply to M. P. McDermott. Tinsmith, Victoria-street. IjlOR SALE, a beautifully level Allotment in Lincoln-street. Ponsonby, ad joining Warnook'B residence. The a lotment is 66 x 100. freehold. Price, _t39.-J. M. Lennox, Estate Ag^nt, > urkland. FOR SAIE, a beautiful Allotment at Mount Fden. rnumiy. of half-an-»cre of rich v< Irani'- limd. with goo'l st.ne f. nee round it. This irrperty adjoins Mr Williamson's residence. Price, _C3r> - J. M Lennox FOE S A LE. a bargain, a compact Fsrm of 331 acres—Fo of which are in prass. The Farm ha« a frontage *o the Wade River, and has a eomf rtab,Q Pw< 11 ng-bouse U] on it The beat lam's within half-a-mile of the Farm. Price, £300. —J. M. L nnox, Estate Agent, Auckland. FOR SAI E, a comfortable 4-roomed Cottppe near the Mo kade, wi'h freehold llofment 33 x 99.— Price £140.— J. M. LENKOX, state Agent, Auckland. F~~O SALE, a pretty Verandah Cot tsge in William-street off WeHneton-atreet with Freehold Hot" ent. The Cottnps I« In ex cellent or_ er Price, £210.— J. M. LENN' X. Estate Ae«nt, Auckland. FR f-ALE, on the Mount Eden Read, a cnnfortaWe Frur-rnnmed Verandah Cnttape. witb pord wrrk.bnp ard f"wl-house ; free hold .Ointment, 25 s 120 Price, £130.-J. M. LEN NOX Estate Agent, Auckland FOR SALE, a Farm at Titirans.i, fronting the Manukau Barbour. There is a fir't-class orchard ; also, a pood I'nnr-roomed Resi dence. The property ia Jet for £24 a year. Price, £180.— J. M.LTNNQX, Estate Agent Queen-street. OR SALE, a comfortable Four roomed Cottipp, in excellent order, in Carptnn Eoad. near to'Vi.winaibet; freehold allotment S3 _X 168. Price, £160.-J. M. LENNOX, Estate Agent, Auckland. FOR SALE, a first-class investment, Two Phops in Pitt-street, doinp a first-els.ss business and let for 28» per week ', f'erl-rlr! allotment 83 x9O Price, £500.-J. M. LENNOX, Estate Agent, Auckland. npO LET, on Lease, those rommand _|_ ing premises in SWtland and Fort-streets, krown as Hobson's Buildings, at present in the occupation of Mf ssrs. McArthur, Shera and Go. Possession can be piven on the Ist Jnlv next. W. J. CaWKWELT,, ___^ Vulcan Lnne. NEW ZEALAND INSURANCE COMPANY. FIRE AND MARINE. Capital, paid up and invested £240,000. Insurance against LOSS BY FIRE of every des cription of Property may be effected with this Com pany. Hulls Insured for the Voyage or Time. Merchan dise, Goods, and Freight Insured, by steamers and sailing vessels Risks on Specie subject to special arrangements. LOSSES PROMPTLY; PAID 3 GEO. P. PIERCE, Manager ■VTATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY NEW ZEALAND. .- • • no.' CAPITAL j £1000000 RESEBVE FUND r. ...'".7.7.7 d-MOOO With unlimited Liability of Shareholders. ' insurances effected against Loss by Fire; and od Hulls for the voyage or time; also on Merchandise and Freight by Steamer and Sailing Vessel. Wool covered against all risks from Sheep's back, or from Wool shed, Oil delivered In London. LOWEST OUKRENT RATES. ' Wberrt !«»«, ""dl^owpt S«.ttlem«nt e»f Imam HENBY % WILLIAMS, Mnitftf. OflMI 21, QmHMtEWIi



Education- ONEHUNGA Young Ladies School will Re-open on Monday , Jar uar\ 24 A Pre r par_lory School for boys ur.der 0 years of apo Vacancies for boarders. I»r3 Mo'tison. Principal. BS PALMFR'S Pupils wiU re assemble on Monday, Jatuary 31. Hunt:y Lodge. Carlton Road. HUROH OF ENGLAND OR MMAI SCHOOL, PARSKLL AUCKLAND. Affiliated to the New Zealand University. ________ { Establish *r> 1855. Head Master—Jas. Adams 8.A.. Member of tho Convocation of the 1 ondon University. Classical Master —Rev Joseph Bates. English Master—Mr J. P. Gradwell, London Univer sity. Drawing Master—Mr J. C. Hoyte. Botany—Mr T.F Cheeseman, F.L.S. For terms and prospectus, app'y to the Head Master School duties resumed Monday, January 31- AUCKLAND COLLEGE AND GRAM MAR Si HOOL. (Affiliated to the University of New Zealand). The First Quarter will commence on WEDNES DAY, 2nd February. FAEQUHAR MACFAE, Head Master. IGHSO H O O L, BYMO^S-STRFET. Conducted by Mrs. Shatlb George. This Institution, devoted to the thorough F.dura tion of Girls, and to the Preparatoiy Training Of Boys will re-open after tbe Chrhtmas vacation on TUESDAY, the 25th instant. The healthy and central position of the High Schoi 1; the large, lofty, and well-ventilr.t< d class rooms, which are fitted with every requisite f r the most improved and successful mMhodp of instruction, under duly qualified Teachers and Professors; the spacious Play-ground, which possesses a croquet lawn, swingp, and a trapeze, form advantage? which it is believed are no where else available lor Female Education in Auckland. ahe Fees, payable quarterly in advance, range; from one to five guineas, according to age aud departments entered. Two Pupil Teachers required. ITY WEST No. 2 PUBLIC SCHOOL, Hepburn-street. MONDAY, JANUARY 31st, 1876. FRENCH EVENING. CLASS IS, Conducted by Mons K. peitzbr, of the College cf Henry IV P-ris. Monday, Wednesday »rd Friday Evenings from 7 till 9 o'clock. Terms :-Is per Lesson of one hfur; 8 lessons per week, 2s Od. Apply at th? School. _1E COLLEGE AND GK^'MAAR SCHOOL, AUCKLAND, N.Z. An Englieh Master is required for the Aucklard College and Grammar School. Candidates will be ex pected to give satisfactory proof of succeßi as Tearners and of ability to prepare stndi nts for ex -_r\ inotion in tbe rrgli h sul jects prescribed by the University of New Ze land, lor the Degree of B.A. Tbe salary, which wl'l be at the rate of £3*o p<»r annum, wdJ be increased by the Board of Governors after a period ot successful nervice. rarlv application is invted. Hi . egiraMe that f c gentleman ap: orate should ci ter upon his duties as toon as possible of ter Ist Febrv ary, 1876 FREDERICK J. MOSS, Secr.tary. Tl E M O V A I. r. wTdyson m A VING REMOVED TO THOSE COMMODIOUS * AND CENTRAL PREMISES, 8% (4UE__J]N-ST_KJ_____T, Five Doors above Vulcan Lane, Respectfully invites an INSPECTION of the Last Delivery of SUMMER DRAPERY & FANCY GOODS JUST OPENED, Which, on account of the advanced state of the season^ he Is prepared to quit at unusually LOW PRICES R.W.D. having Purchased a Large Importer's Stock of Brussels Tapestry Kidderminster Carpets ' Feltsi Rugs And Floorcloths, At a Heavy Discount, is prepared to give very grea advantages in the Furnishing Departments. Some very Splendid Lines in JAPANESE AND MtGADORE SILKS. BLACK AND COLOURED DR&P Da PARIS AND EDDING AND TO SORE SILKS, BBHABKABIiT CHEAP. B, W. DYSON, _3T" New Address— B*, QUEEN-STREET, 6 doors f roip Vulcan Lane, QENTLEMEN'S QILOtHING, MERCERY, &o. W_ Ri_~T~TRAY Invites special attention to his Extensive and Varied Stock of I case Silk Dust and Alpaca Coats,in the various shapes MEN'S, YOUTHS', & BOYS' CLOTHIKG, Which is carefully selected by his Home Buyers from Manufactobebs, Thus saving at least 30 per cent to Purchasers; also, included and assorted in, are the MOBGIEL, NELSON, AND GEELONG TWEEDS With W.R.s own make, well Shrunk and Warranted. THE FOLLOWING, JUST OPENED, ex late arrivals— 4 cases Gentlemen's Shirts, in Dree. Military, Corazza, Rifle, fee. ; the Ne» CoJoi-d " Nsga sakl" Lawn and "Oxford" _lax Shirts, v> ry choice goods; White Crape ditto, spscial line • J ■ | 1 case Latest Novelties In Boys' Holland, Diaper, Serge, and Tarso Silk Suits cases Hosiery, in Black and Brown Silk, White and Brawn Lisle Thread, ditto Cotton Striped ditto, choice; Silver Grey and Red D-ab Merino Half-hose, of fine texture; Silk and Gauze Merino Drawers, Pants, etc., etc. 1 case Gloves, Ties, Scarves, Braces, Sets of Studa and Solitaires, some of which are great novelties cases of Linen and Paper Collars, shapes too numerous to particularise, with latest designs. The Largest and Most Varied IStock of HATS and CAPS to select from in the colony, Job Lot, Cheap. W. Rattray begs to notify that Gentlemen's Shirt are expressly made in any material or shape. Orders promptly executed at reasonable rates. ONE CASE PITH HELMETS SHORTLY TO ARRIVE. ITIW SEAI-AND HOUSE, c, QuMir.ii_.rar,