The Evening Star.

Vol. TIL—No. 1,843.]

Auckland, N.Z., TxiUj. SDAT, JANUARY 13, 1876

[Price : ONE PENNY



"TSS ~P EGULAR MONTHLY 4fflmmW% -*-*J STEAM COMMUNICATION IISI^ BETWEEN AUCKLAND, SYDNEY, idjpSlSa^K^ A2JD MELBOURNE. The fast and favourite s.s. HSEO, Captain Logan, jt ay be expected here again about the 9th of Februa-ry. She will leave for Sydney and Melbourne three days after arrival. For freight or passage, apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agents. 16, Queers-street, Auckland, Janr.ary r>, IS7O. m pACIFIC. MAIL IPFw4P%. STEAMSHIP COMPANY. FOR SAN FRANCISCO, VIA KANDAVU AND HONOLULU. The powerful Al Iron Screw Steamship CITY OP SAN FRANCISCO OK MIKADO, Carrying H.B.M.'s Mails, will leave the Qneen-street ■Wharf on MONDAY, the 17th January, 187G, tailing Passengers and Freight for the United States, Great Britain, and Europe. For further particulars apply to OWEN & GRAHAM, Agents. *3dßfc T?OR TARANAKI, 'IRSPefatwfe*. J? nelson, picton. wel -s|l^ i~.v'' LTNGTON, LYTTELTON, AND [Booking through to Melbourne, Greymouth, and Hokitiia.] TUESDAY, JANUARY 18. The Union Steam Shipping Company's magnificent new Steamer HAWEA, Captain E. \Yiiee:ler, will leave the Onehunga Wharf •on TUESDAY, the 18th January. January 25—Taupe „ Februry I—Hawea „ Return Tickets at Single Far^B. For freight or passage apply to HENDERSON & MaCFARLANE, 25, Queen-street *TA ¥E¥ ZEALAND 3Ksf&>V .O STEAM SHIPPING COM '^M^^^" PA:Ny (MMITED.) yon NB^PLYMOTrrH, Nelson, Pioton, Weliilng tok, Lyttelton, and Otago ; transhipping at Wellington for Wanganui, Napier, and Povertt Bay ; and at Nelson for Westpoiot, Gbexmottth, and Hokitika, [Passengers Booked Through _ Melbourne,] The 8.8. WELLINGTON Will leave the Onehunga Wharf on SATURDAY next, the 15th instant, at 12.30 p.m. Latest train for Passengers leaves Auckland at 11.45 a.m. Return Tickets for all ports at single rates. For freight or passage apply to W. F. WHEELER, Auckland. Or, A. BARftES, Onehunga. Offices: Hobson's Buildings, Shortland-street. j*__W« "STIRST SHIP for LONDON. jfilwlsS^ TO SAIL EARLY IN FEBRUARY. The favourite ship CIT7 OF AUCKLAND, Capt. Balls. Unrivalled accommodation for First and Third Class Passengers. CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agents. 16, Queen-street, January 6,1875. JJ 0 T I 0 E. AUCKLAND STEAM PACKET COMPANY. RETURN TICKETS will be issued by the above from present date until January 18th ensuing, avail able until February 18th. Auckland to Gisborne and Napier, and back, haloon, £Q ; Steerage, £5. W. LODDER. -» •%. C 1 T E AM «ssasairsk )o communication -\^jj^v4j|li^V. WITH THE THAMES AND COROM ANDEL;, TIME-TABLE. HAURAKI. From Auckland: From Thames: Thursday, 12 noon Thursday, 6 pm. Friday, 5.30 m Saturday, 10 a m ENTERPRISE. For Thames: Friday, 11 p m MANAIA. From Auckland: Fiom Coromandel: Wednesday, 12 noon Thursday, 12 noon Friday, 12 noon Saturday, Sam Weather and other circumstances permitting. Not responsible for accidents in shipping, carrying, or discharging live stock. Not responsible for any cargo or parcels put on board without a shipping note. _ . _, . Notice.—A boat will leave for the Hot Springs on Saturday, January 15, at 4 p m., returning on Mon day morning from Hot Springs at 0 o'clock sharp, for Auckland. - EDWARDgj Manager. 'pOE WAHGANUI. «%&& Tbe scii°°ner «Wn AMARANTH "Will leave the OnehungaWnarf as abovelon THURS DAY, 13th mßtaDt. For freight or passage applr to JOS. HOWARD, 3, Queens-treet, Auckland; 0 Govt. Wharf, Onehunga. S.B CI A L NOTICE. «, ~ HOT SPRINGS.! MANAIA Will leave the Queen-Btreet Wharf on SATURDAY Januarj 15, at 4 p.m., leaving the Hot Springs on Monday morning at 6 a.m. sharp. Return Fares. 10s. J. EDWARDS. PASSENGERS' LINE OF PACKETS TO NEW ZEALAND. j OWNED BY MESSRS. SHAW,. SAVILL & CO.. 34, Leadenhall-street, London. i The above line of ships are regular t2__bS_v traders to all the principal ports of j jSElOt^v 3S ew Zealand. They are clipper Bhiph, ___fifr*^JL«i3^ classed Al at Lloyds, and commanded JaJttfflgfT by experienced masters. The Bill of ~mm*^^^m -p, are iB mcS £ substantial and of the best quality, and the accommodation roomy and con venient. - The undersigned are empowered to grant passages «rom London to New Zealand, payment for which haß been guaranteed in the Colony. ; Return ships to London also leave at almost regular ' ntervals. Full particulars on application to' i L. D. NATHAN & CO., . Ageats,



_______»ss O&rSs. O~ " N~" S A L E , Portland. Crinont (now lauding)— 800 caski ; White's ene other brands And all kinds of Builder's Materials. KEANE & JENKINSON, Victoria-strekt East, GE ORGE" DICK SO Nr Jun." BREAD AND BISCUIT BAKER, TOP OP HOBSON-STREET. "Wedding and Cbrißtening Cakes made to order, All kinds of Fancy Goods always on hand. Families waited on Daily. lEW~ Shipping Supplied. "\T O T I O E nb~l^irE~M:~O"^ r A L, ELWIN B. DICKSON, LICENSED LAND BROKER, I Under the Laud Transfer (Torreus7) Act, IS7O, i DEAtrOHTSMAN, i ILLUMINATOR, HERALD PAINTER, ETC. Agent for Mutual Liff Association of Australasia. 7, Someevell's Btnij»iNGS, AttckljAsp. O GE rFbEOTE E R S, CABINETMAKERB AND UPHOLSTERERS, Victoria-street, Opposite the Empire HoteL Every description of work in connection with the above trade executed with economy and despatch. Suites supplied at various prices. A" A~N D W. O R A I G. HOUSE AND RTTTP PLUMBERS, 5 Have Removed their Place of Business from Lower Queen-street, to NEXT DOOR TO NEW ZEALAND HERALD OFFICE, WYNDnAM-^TREET. Tn I S H E R AND C 0., JO AVholcsnle, Shipping, and Family Butcher, Queen-slrcet, corner of Durham-street, Auckland. Poultry of all kinds dressed to order. Prime Smoked Tongues, Home-cured Bacon. Corned Beef on sale in larg-e quantities, N.B. —Dealers in Game. Livo Pheasants forwarded to nil parts of the Colonjr upon receipt of order. Families waited on in town or suburbs. MONS. F. PELTZER, of the Cr.llego Henry IV., P.iris. Private Lessons and Evening Claepes in the Fkknch- Laxouaob and Lttbratttrk—Craoroft-ptrPct. Parnell, Auckland. _ GOLDEN ~ITO O T. WILLIAM MILLER, MANTJFAcrmuiR of Sea. Hoots and Eveuy other DFKrßTPxiosr ott Boots /nd Shoes, Next to Oxlcjs' Blockmal-ett), Queen-street Wharf. llepairs neatly executed. TpORTLANB HOUSE. BSf PRIVATE BOARDING ESTAP.T-ISHMENT, Houscm-street, Aiiukland, N.Z. J. RUSSELL, Settler and Colonist over 25 years, still continues to t'Ceornmorlate his old friends, and new arrivals, with nrst-claes, well aired, Single and Doublo Bedrooms; also, Private Parlours for Families. This Establishment is well-known to be in a very healthy situation. Terms, as usual, per day cr week, moderate Auckland, 17th December, 1575. GOODACBE, BOOTMAKER « GREY-STREET. Men's Boots, 15s: Mea's Shoes, 12? 6d; Ladies' Boots from 12s 6d; Men's Soleing and , Hee'.iug, 4s 6d. E. MITCH EL, PITT'-STREET, Auckland, begs to draw the attention of the public to his Choice Selection of PICTURES, FANCY GOODS, frc. Extensive Library. Terms moderate. i N.B.—Book bought, sold, and exchanged. ONJDY TO LE ?D on^first-ckss freehold ecurity, low ' rates of interest.— R. O. Dyer, Sbortiand-stree MONEY TO LJiNT) in large or small sums, at very low rate of interest.— Axply *o Mr. Lnishley. Solicitor, Hi(jh-Btreet. /Central store, ponsonby. |_y Joseph 'BaiDbriclgß. be?s most respectfully to inform his Mends ard the inhabitants of Ponsonby district that owing to ill-health he ha« been compelled to give up his occupation i>s Driver. Be has ma<ie arrangement to Open 1h« Prunises opposite the Ponsonhy Hall, on Saturctey, 18th Dec. with a well selected stock of General Groceries, when by strict attention to business combined with a pood article at town prices, to merit a thare of public patronage. Note the address—Central Store, opposite Pon sonby Hail. np.tn3 Undersigned are Cash Pur- J_ ohaseks of HIDES. SHEEPBKJNS, WOOL TALLOW, &c, &c, at highest market rates, in any quantity. ConpipnoTS direct, will hsve prompt and immediat cash remittances returned at satiflfactOTy rates. IRELAND BROS., Tanners and Leather MANtncAcnrRERS, Attcbxajtd. JO S BOR N E & CO., » WOOL BTAPLERS & BROKERS, FORT-STRBBT, Auckland. Are Wool and Skin Buyers. They are also prepared to make liberal advances on Wool consitcned 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. "P B. WOODHAM. LOWTHER BAZAAR, 25 8, Qtjeen-stbEET, Opposite the Market, TOTS, STATIONERY, FANCY GOODS, ETC. -pLANTS ! PLANTS ! PLANTS j FOR PLANTING OUT NOW. Cucumber, Melon (Rock, Water, and Pie), Vegetable Marrow, Pumpkin, and Tomato in pots, Cauliflower, Cabbage, Lettuce, Ked Cabbage, <*c., *c. R. B A I R D, Victoria Seed Stores, Victoria-street. BUY RFCKITT'S FRENCH BLUE Aisi> Bse that Each Bam, Is Vrappd in Paper bearing the name of REOKITT, As its Splendid Quality has caused a host.of Inferior Imitations. gold by all respectable Grocers and Storekersepe._ A M E 8' BUTC HE R, CARTER, CONTRACTOR, &c. Goods Cleared and Delivered from Ships' side on SHORTEST NOTICE. BALLAST SUPPLIED. Newcastle and Bat or Island Coals. Also. ibbwoop. ctit or uncut, at "REASONABL7C RATES WPHILLIPPS AND SON, • OIL, COLOUR, and GLAS3 MERCHANTS, Importers of Paperhanginfcs, 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 Ssshes, Doors, &c. . Glass cut to size, and carefully packed. 95 and 97, Queen-street. ._ R. FAULDER, Sole Contractor to the City Counoil for the Emptying of Earth Closets, Privy 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~ B A X E R S. O N - S A L E, To arrive per Kate Brain, hourly expected, JSO tons Hay and Bass's celebrated Oatna,ru Flo 45 to^s J. K. Anderson's Flour 60 tons Pratt's Flour G. W. BINNEY. ON SALE—The Original and Genuine Dr Townaend's Compound Extract of SAKSAPARJLLA.— KOBERION/, & k OO., Ag«Stß, Durham-atreel.



ABERDEEN BOOT FACTORY, ~ ALBERT-STREET. Every doacription of Men's, Women's, and Children's Colonial made Boots and Shoes kept in stock. The only Manufactory in the Province -where hand closed and hand made Boots are to be had. . A supply of Seamless Watertights always on on hand. > BLACK & CO. | W H. SKINNER, J 5 4 ft . i BUILDER, CARPENTER AND JOINER, VULCAN LANE. , ! All Branches of the Building Trade executed by Experienced Worlrmin. Shop Fronts, Office Fittings, ftp., &o. RE. G A Y~L A N B'S * TOY BAZAAR FANCY REPOSITORY, ■ Karsngahape Road, Newton. By a small outlay' at the above, a great amount of ! domestic peace may be secured. I Cheap, amusing, and instructive Toys in endless 1 ! variety. DWA R!D H ODGSON, WHOLESALE AND RWTAIL FIREWOOD 1 i MERCHANT. Breakwater and at Mechanics' Bay. N.B. —The cutter 'Tay' leaves Mechanics' Bay Wharf, carrying cargo to Waiheko, at lowest rates. Boat loads of Firewood delivered to tmy part of Auck and. "DULMAN \H~Th OTOGEAPHIO A. GALLERY, S n O II T L A N I) - h T REE T. j photography in all its branches ! Views of the Hot Lakes, Rotomahana. The finest collection of !oc:il views and Maori cartes in Auckland. dS" Children's Portraits taken iiistantanoousl . TF3I fILASKE B H OTHERS, \J (LATE CROMBIE'S) i ROYAL FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERIES, (Opposite Union Bank), QUEKN-S T R E E T, Auckland. First-cIn,RR Portraits, from C.D.V. to Life Size, at Moderate Prices. Children's Portraits taken instantaneously. ATS! MAIZE! BRAN CHAFF! R. BAIET), Victoria-street. _ PRIZE MEDALS AND CERTIFICATES AWARDED TO JAMES SMITH, New-street, Nelson, N.Z, since 1872, for excellence of Nelson-made Wines and Cordials. Sole Agent in Auckland :— HENRY CONA'OP, Wakefirid-strcct, opposite Fiteroy Hotel. 0T T I NiG S B Y~~T H E WA Y. ______ from london to auckland ok board the 1 City of Atjckland.' The above Pamphlet may be had at the Stak office. PRICE. ONE SHILLIIvG EACH, The accaunt is very icterfstiuir, and would be read eagerly by the friends in England. M K. T. TRAFE OR D, tfuL SURGEON DENTIST, WAKEIIKLB-STSm Teeth extracted without Pain by Dr Clover's Patent Oxide Gas. Artifica* Teeth (from One to a Full Sot). [Established 1864.] By appointment *sSi^^^^^^S^ Excellency the to His <W®sMl^& Governor. TB A B N E T T, PORK BUTCHER, HAM AND BACON CURER, Next City Hall, Opposite the Thistle Hotel, and at Pabnelij T. Barnt.tt in thanking the public for their long and steady support, an d having purchased Wr.Moroy business, as carried oh in the premises opposite' Mr. Darby's Thistle Hotel, beg to announce that hes is now prepared to supply every icquisitc of tee trade. All Goods stamped fo as to defy imitntion, N.B.—Arrangements arc now complete for the supply of shipping orderr, which will meet with prompt delivery, and with T. B.s personal attention. W. W O O N • Native Lands and General Commission Agent Licensed Interpreter, Under the "Native Lands Act, 1873." The advertiser in 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 Hotel. ETITT" GTJfr-MAKEB o 244, QUEEN-STREET. Always In Stock—Best brands Gunpowder, <he. Blasting Powder, and Fuze, Shooting and Fishing Tackle. ri D. BURKE, WHOLESALE BELLOWS MAKER, Wakefield-street, Auckland. 13*" Blacksmith's Bellows made and repaired. i\ WEBSTER; * ■WHOLBSAtK AND BETA-EL SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKES, 133, QUBEK-STBKKT, AUCKLAND, (Next the Union Bank). BSECCOMBE & SON, MALTSTBRB, BREWERS, AND BOTTLESS, GREAT NORTHERN BREWERY, AUCKLAND. ■VTELSON GROWN FRUIT, in Xl any quantity, shipped with care by H. COLLINS, Bay View Hotel, Nelson. ggg" References at the Star Office. WSMITH, Receiving and •» Forwarding Agent, Queen-street Whari, Auckland. Goods delivered from Ship's side with despatch. N.B —Ballast supplied. /^llt IC X E tTN G- SEASON. Page's and Cobbett's BATS at home prices, at G. Waller's, Tobacconist, Queen-street. ~J~ B^ W ~A V OOKN AND PRODUCE MERCHANT, Christohtjbo Tyr AC HINERY 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 he has re-com menced business in his new premises, at the Coenek of Victoria and Nelson-streets, > AS MILLWRIGHT, ENGINEER, 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 Encrlne. QTRAWBERRIES and CREAM, of j O the finest quality, daily, at Mason Bros," Paras! \ Nurssiy,



Business Cards. f CARSON, *-P '' House und Land Agent, Rent and Dabi Collector, Sticlj'wiry's Buildiaigs, Queen-street. GE O r'g E A X E R S, FREEMAN'S BAY SOAP AND CANDLE WORKS. g3?*- Cash Buyer of Tallow. %WT ARNOCET~BBOTHERS, i v SOAP & CANDLE MANUFACTURERS, RIOHIMXD, COX'S CBBKK. Offl;:e ■■ Dutaam-strerit, Auckland. MISS, NO R M A N, teacher of music, Waiseloo Quadrant, Opposito Gnverniuont Houije. T 6~ H N S" O P P E T # HOUSE, LAND, GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, NO. 8, QUEKK-61'REET. Agent for Mr. C. G. Quick's Waikato Parcels Delivery and Passenger Booking. August 5, 1875. T. B C.^ME^ON, Arcicitkct aid Enginukti, Corner of High-Street and Vulcr.n Lane, Is prepared to supply Plans, Specification a, and corroct Estimates for all description of Buildings on shortcut notice. f j7 w) at t s, PHOTOGHIAPIIER, Qttetw-stiieet, Onkhtjnga. 17REDERICK W. COLLINS, JL MANUUFACTUKING JEWELLER, Vur-CAN Lank, Opposite the Occidental Hotel. Every description of Jewellery niado »nd repaired. Old (JoW imd Silver bought. TANDARD "FIRE A^D MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. fW™ Agent for Auckland— HENRY GILFILLAN, 7, Queen-street. |A. OA.UD.J SAMUEL W E LL S House, Land, and Commission Agent, Collector of Rente, Debts, H ighway Rates, &o. Loans arranged. Office:—l 2!), Queen-street (three doors below the Union Bank^) ]i>OIHBS ! BONEM! BONBS ! jijji Bought in any quantities for Cash at the Freeman's Bay Bono Hills, and at No. 101, Lower Queen-street, J. & J. SOPPET. XT MACLEAN, DKNTIST, PRINCES-STKEUT, AtTCKLAKD. Professional Hours : 9 to 1 a.m., and 2 to 6 p.m. Liite hour by appointment. Ja. ME S H E D L E V, mount eden Junction Gkockky Store. N ew and Superior Groceries sold fct the lowest Town prices. Families waited upon for orders. Goods delivered in any part of tho conntry. "17 YE R V kind of MEN'S and JLJ WOMEN'S STRAW HATS well cleaned and made into any required shape, at C. PLUMMKUS. Welleslty-streut East, fourth shop from Queen-street. DALTO.N & C~O., • 44, Queenstbeet, opposite Exchange Buildings, BOOTMAKERS. Boots made to M« sure in five hours' notice. No slop goods. Best materials only used. Tho Latest French Fashions. American Stub Toeß. i TURKISH BATHS, UPPER QUEKN;STREET. Open Daily from 9 a.m. to 0 p.m. Charges, Bs; Saturdays, 3s 6d, open till 0 p.m. Tickets at a reduced rate can bo had from from Mr. Aicken and Mr. Pond, chemists, QuPOll-Street. Open for Ladies (only) on Thursdays. Two ladies in attendance. For special engagpmonta address to Mrs. Sykes. "P~h~cTt" ographic NOTICE. The undersigned having purchased the NEGATIVES taken at the establishment of Mr R. H Bartlktt, late Photograper, Queen-street, Auckland, beg to intimate that COPIES of the same may be obtained on application to them at their Rooms, 224, Queen street, Auckland. It is requested that orders from a distance be accompanied by a remittance. «S-THE AMERICAN PHOTOGRAPHIC COMPANY ! -m Per JOHN MoGaRKIGLE, Manager. "DUTLER AND McTNNES, HOUSE, SIGN, AND DECORATIVE PAINTERS AND P PEE HANGERS, Foot of Wakefield-street. Oil, Colour, Glass, White Lead, Sorim, Brushes, Varnishes, Gluo, Paperhangings of all descriptions. B5?~ All orders entrusted to their care will receive prompt attontion. T & J SOPPET, FREEMAN'S BAY STEAM MILLS, AND No. 101, Lower Qt/ketst-street, Wharf, Auckland. COO K'S 'BUSSES * leave Coombes' quarter to and a quarter-past every hour for Newmarket Epsom—B. quarter to 11, 2, and 6. Graf ton Road—Every hour. CARRIAGES, BUGGIES, HANSOMS, ETC., ALWAYS ON HIRE. EGILHAM'S 'Busses will leave • Onehunga ata quarter to 8 a.m. and quarter to 12 every day; Auckland at a quarter to 10 a.m. and quarter to 4p m. If required, a Special Coach will be run to enit convenience of evening partie'sm. [Established 11 Years.] WB E A L, NEW and SECOND-HAND Clothier and Gknekal 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. "VTOTICE OF REMOVAL. PAPERHANGING, OIL, 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 Public generally, that he has removed to above address, where he hopes to merit a continuance of their liberal support. . ■ , No. 53, Queen-street. ,F A^ U Z S 0 • is prepared to make up Gentlemen's Clothing to measure from jS2 14b 6d a Tweed Faahionab?9 Suit, warranted well shrunk ; also, Tweed ; Trousers form 10s 6d.—«B. FAULSO, Tailor, three doors from'Royal Mail Hoteli Viotoria-Btreet.—"nieanlntr Repairing. <fee ~A MERICAN RUBBER STAMP JZL .COMPANY, DUNEDItf. Messrs Reed and Brett have been appointed Auckland agents for the above Company, and all j orders left with them'will be fpromptlyfattended to. j BunplMjo be seen atjthe Siar office*



Business Cards. HAELE^GOODWILL, WHEELWRIGHT, ■ AND AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENT MAKER, Otahuhu. Spring Carts, Wagons, &c, made and repaired on the premisap. Goods forwarded per Train. to the Waikato. POST-OFFICE HOTEL, GREY-STREET, WELLINGTON. Travellers to the South will find firf.t-class accom modation at the above Hotel. Suites of apartments for Families. ; Airy, pleasantly-situated rooms always available. Good dry Sample-rooms, THOMAS URWIN, Proprietor. A 11K1VED, PER ' LADYBIRD,' &c. : Canterbury Butter Side and Roll Bacon T. H. HALL & CO. PX 'TKELEVEH FAMI iTy7 : 60 tons Baker's Finest Otago Flour, in sacks 40 „ „ „ „ 100's & GO'S Fresh Bran, On sale by T. H. HALL & CO. - Q~ ~T~_ T S. ; Heavy Feed Oats, On Rale by T. H. HALL & CO. ON ~~S A L E: Fresh Otago Oatmeal, best brands ~ ~ Pearl Barley ~ Oarnaru ilour T. H. HALL & CO. "I 9 B A LES NEL 8O N HO P S _l AJ 10 frames Sheathing and Roofing Felt 1 capo French Calf Leathnr 1 case. E India Kip Leather 1 case Colouinl Tweeds. T. IT. HALL ft CO. npEAS, ex * STAR OJ? GERMANY' : Fine quality Teas, In half-chestn. T. H. HALL & CO. ~\ us t r aTiTn"~;wl jjes. T. IT. HALL & CO., j Wyndham-street, AGENTS FOR MESSES. CAUGHEY, WINE PRODUCERS, Re^eivo orderfl from tho Trade for thcp.c favourite WINE S, aiifl pnarantce them delivered iv pood condition in Bottle or Bulk by return of every steamer from Melbourne. January, 1870. OR CHRISTMAS AM) JSEW YEA*,, J. M. McLACHLAN IS SIIKWINO IN DRESSES. CLOTHING. New Silks New Pilk Dust Coats ~ Muslins „ Trousers and Vesta ~ Prints ~ Suits „ Costumes, &c. „ Rhirts ~ Tfats, fee. ■ MILLINERY. FURNISHING. New Hats New Oil Cloths „ Flowors ~ Matting „ Goppamers „ Carpets „ Feathers „ Hearth Rugs „ Bonnets, &c. ~ Curtains, &c. 218, QUEEN-STREET, Near Wellesley-street. i -p. c- ° t t ° § S Has much pleasure to Inform his j_j Pj co friends, and the public in general, that he W _i HAS NOW OPENED *r) H <i pq hi 3 i—i < GREENGROCER, FRUITERER, g AND GROCERY STORE, S pq oohnkb of £> O . X Victoria and Albert - streets. P- N O F. C. Otto in inviting'his friends and the HJ If^ public in general to come and patronise £_j W him, promises to Bell first-class Goods at y _j the lowest possible cash prices, and givs H O every order prompt attention. 2 O j» pAPER BAGS ! T>APER BAGS! Grey Sugar Bags Brown and Purple Bags Biscuit Bags Flour Bags Confectionery Bags Millinery Bags. • WRAPFING PAPERS— Brown and Blue Paper Bnri.ll 11-wd and Cap Paper Tinfoil Tea Paper White Tea Paper, V3T Printed if required Price Lists on application. R. B*IRD, Victoria-street, Solo Agent for Messrs Smith, Anderson, and Co. Paper and Bag Manufacturers, Scotland, OUTH BRITISH FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. CAPITAL £750,000. The popularity of the South, British among In sureis is clearly shown by the large and steady increase of its business. The receipts on Premium account have been: First Tear £34,032 Second Year £69,041 Third Year.... £95,184 Lowest rates. Prompt and liberal settlement still specially attended, A. BOARDM4N, Manager. QLOSE BROTHERS, Dealers m Choice TEAS AND GROCERIES, QUEEN-STREET, Auckland. f>f)A REWARD.—It having come . 3j/0U to the knowledge of the Undersigned that various Spirits and Liquors are regularly sold out of Adolphe Wolfe's Schnapp Bottles, as the Genuine Aromatic Pchiedam Schnapps — Notice is hereby given that the above reward will b* paid for infor mation that will lead to the conviction of parties selling a counterfeit; and the names of publicans who it is asccertained fill up bottles with valueless compounds of their own mixing, will be published,— The public should protect themselves by the pure! ase of unopened bottles of this favourite.and pure spirit -(Signed) L. D. NATHAN & CO., Agent for UdoJphe Wolfe's Aromatic Schiedam Schnaps Registered in this colony. Auckland. Btb Octcber IS7JS. Tf O R S A, L E. To Arrive, per ' Carnatio.' 1 3-cwt Steam Hammer 1 Power-geared Drilling Machine 1 26ft bed. Win centre, Screw-cutting Gap Lathe 1 16ft „ 9£ „■ 1 15ft „ Si „ „ " 1 Planing Machine, to plane 10ft x 3ft, and JatLe in 3ft deep on the table, self-acting on the' horizontal, vertical, and angular cuta 2 Bo do, 4ft X 2ft, and take In 211 deep ; JBHOWN, CAMPBELL ft CO.



For Bale. HPO SHIPPERS, CONTRACTORS, AND J. BUILDERS. TIMBER! CHEAP TIMBER! TO OLEAK THE YARD AT CHRIST MAS, HAVING TO MOVE SHED AND OFFICE. FOR SALE, 250 000 ■ FEET KATJRI timber» all Bizes P.T.G 6 x 1 and 9xl. O. A. HARRIS. December lgth, 1375. FOR SALT?, cheap, at Hamilton, Waikato, lot 08, containing1 50 acres of very superior Land, all in grass; also, lot 60," Mauku. near tho Church, Patamahoi, 59 acres of really good Land. Apply to JOHN SOPPET, ___^ 8. Qnecn-streot. FOR SALE, at Matakana, a really good Farm, with large frontage to the river 394 acres, 234 acres of which are in good grass, fenced and divJaad into paddocks; a good 8-roomed Houte and nl necessary outbuildings.—Apply to JOHN SOPPET, No. 8. Queen-street. f^-'-R SALE, on very easy terms, a really good House of 7 rooms, with slated roof, j water laid on, and every convenience for a family,' together with freehold allotment, 10 fett frontage to Upper Queen-street by 105 f<-et 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 the best parts of Ponsonby. Apply to JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. FOR S4LE, cheap, one of the best and tnoßt centrally situated Farms in Matakana, comprising IH4 acrr-s oi' first-claps land. 100 acres all in pond grasß, ami divided into paddocks, a large portion cf ■widcli is fonrvrl with good ruiick-tborno fences ; n Gardfin and Orchard of two acres, together with 8 roomed House, and all necessary out-buildings, with l:iri;o navigable river runningl right into the Farm, cioho to the falJs of a powerful fresh water Stream, which belongs to the property, and is capable of driving machinery equal to 40-horse power, all the year round, together with a yen- superior Freestone Quarry, tb» Ktone inym. wbich has been highly approved of by many competent judges. Apply to JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. FOR SALE, remarkably cheap, 182 acres of sple.ndkl Land, -wilh creek frontage, and a very great qnantity of Totara trees of large size upon it.—Apply to JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. FOH IMMEDIATE SALE, three Eligible Building Allotments, Brighton Eoad. Price Low, ""ernan easy. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. F" OR~IMMEDIA rIE SALE—A very compact and well cultivated Farm of 81 acres iirst quality land, securely fenced and divided into paddocks, a large portion of which is both drained and under crops, together wi*b Dwelling-house, &c, at Bombay, fronting on to the Great South Eoad. Apply to JOHN SOPPET, J!o 8, QuefE-sfreet, ■El O R SALE. A STKEPLE ENGINE, suitable for a paddle steamer, cylinder 31 inch diameter, 2 feet 9 inches stroke. Apply to the'ManagerlN.Z.S.S. Company (Limited), Wellington. T^ C> R* S A^ Z E. A three-horße power Tnßßsnnro Machine, with horse gear complete; also, New Wixkowixg Machine. I SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON. FO"3 SALE, a pretty Verandah Cot taga, in William-street off Wellington-street. ! with Freehold llotTrent. The Cnttn^ ia in ex ' cellent order Price, £210.— J. M. LENNOX, Estate Agent, Auckland. F n R FALE, on the Mount Eden Road, a comfortable 'Four-roomed Verandah Cottage, with good workshop and fowl-house ; free hold allotment, 25 x 120. Price, £130.— J. M. LEN NOX, Estate Agent, Auckland. FOR PALE, a Earm at Titiranti, fronting the Manukau Harbour. There is a fir't-class orchard ; also, a good Four-roomed Resi dence. Tbe property ia let for £21 a year. Price, £180.— J. M. LJtJSHOX, Estate Agent, Queen-street. FOTt SALE, at Mount Roskill, a Farm of 20 Acres, with small ?Truse, and good run adjoining. Price, £300 ; £100 rash, balance can rrnain on mortage —J. M. I.EN.NOX, Estate Agent, Queen-street. FOR SALE, a comfortable Eour roomed Pottage, in excellent order, in Carl ton Road, near to Vt-wmarhet; freehold allotment 33 x 168. Price, £160.— J. M. 3LENNOX, Estate Agent, Auckland. FOR SALE, a first-class investment, Two Shops in Pitt-sireet, doiDg a flrst-cl»ss business and lee for 28"> per week ; freehold allotment S3 x 90. Price, jC500.-J. M. LENNOX, JEstate Agent, Auckland. FOR SA't.E, in Upper Queen-street, Two Houses, one of! Five and the other Three Booms ; freehold allotment. 41 x 121. There is a good well of water. Price, £300.— J. M. LENNOX, Estate Agent, Auckland. pOX'S CREEK.—Six Acres freehold V>/ For Sale, for £100.— J. M. LEJSTNOX, Estate Agent, Auckland. TO LET, on Lease, those command ing premises in Shortland and Fort-streets, known as Hobson's Buildings, at present in the occupation of Messrs. Me Arthur, Shera and Co. Possession can be given on the Ist July next. W. J. CAWKWELL, Vulcan Lane. Q i S3 A h E~, THE FOLLOWING COLONIAL WINES, At moderate prices:— Chasselas Burgundy Hermitage Shiraz Port Shiraz Riesling Pedro Ximenaa Malbed Muscat &c, &c. &c, In Quarts'and Pints, Carefully selected, from the choicest stock of Messrs. Kitz & Co., whose Wines are admitted by Connois- Beurs in Victoria to be the best obtainable. L. D. NATHAN i& CO. October 28, 1875. nPHEtf YOU'LL REMEMBER ME. When other Boots and other Shoes, Have not been wearing well, And, by the language that you use, 'Tis plain there's been a sell, There may perhaps in such a scene, Some recollection be , :■ Of Boots, which have much better been, Then you'll remember me. When Soles grow thin, and Uppers light,) Of Shoes you once did prize, . And understandings aye a sight, Unsightly to the eyes; When broken Boots shall wear arcask— ] A patch—you'll grieve to see, In such a moment I but ask, That you'll remember me— HEMUS' %* STAR V.BOOT DEPOT, \ Top of Queen-street, Auckland. OUR LAST is a Ladies 1 Kid Boot, with fashionable and plated heel, at 10s. 6d. #rair! How can this be done ? By Co-operation. Remember ours is ' the largeßt and oldest Factory in the province. We only require the co-operation of tbs puWio, and we will Jwepitho money in the colony, Tm QUftU& M&< sot b" imiwtcd to »9U|at^hßpH(Wi



Miscellaneous. r\ H O I C E WINE S. Tlie undersigned have now in Stock a large assort ment of fine WINES, including— Claret—Very choice Chateau Margnux I „ „ Lafite i %., ,• ~ „ Lagx-ange Sparkling Burgund?. Haute Sautkrke. . j , r Champagne—Perrier, Jouet and Cie's first quality Dry Creaming, quarts,pints, and naif-pints , ,-'!• Ingeltieim Chasipaqnb—Very choice, quarts and "• pints .- . 11 ..;•. Sherhy—A very choice "Wine (in case), pale, dry, , . delicate, of Amontillado character. AMOiiTIIiIiADO. Pobt and Shbery—ln .bulk"1 and bottle. Superior '• J selection. L. D. NATHAN & 00. October 28,1875 i ON SAL E, Ex Star of Germany, Macgreeor, &c. Dried Apples, Hill and Hartridge's Fishing Lines New Ling Fish Quicksilver A general assortment of Tinned Gpodßj consisting of, ■ , Meats, Soups, Fish, Fruits, and Vegetables Preserved Potatoes in J£ and J^-cwts. J. and r. Sinclair's Irish Mess Pork in barrels; extra India best Beef in tierces Kirby, Beard and Co.'s best Sea Fish Hooks, Shark ditto, Shifting Grains, Lines, Eods, Winches, Swivels, Eel Hooks, and requisite Tackle ■ : 1 Bagots" Extract of Meat (Liobig's process). Took first prize at the Melbourne Exhibition of 1875. ■ : See Australasian of Sept. 25,1575. F. E. COMPTON, Queen-fltroet "Wharf. A UCKLAND SAVINGS BANK. J^ pENNY At the Office of the Auckland Saving Bank NOW OPEN. HOURS OF ATTENDANCE FOR DEPOSITORS : , The Bank will be open on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, from 12 to 2 o'clock, and on Saturdays from 10 to 12 o'clock, both to pay and becieve Money, and on Saturday Evenings to take"ln money only, from 7 to 9 o'clock. R. CAMERON, Manager, , - * BAY OF ISLANDS COAL YARD BBEAKWATER ROAD. BAY OF ISLANDS AND NEWCASTLE Smldbß COAL ON SALE. Office: 7, Queen-street. HENRY GILFILLAN, SS Agent. :* THISTLE HOT EL P. DARBY, Wholesale and Rbtait WINK AND SPIRIT STORE QUEENS-STREET AUCKLAND, - Begs leave to return many thanks to the public, far their liberal support accorded him for many yean ' " past. . • , '■■ Having erected splendid' Premise* on the Bite o , the old House which was destroyed by fire, he ig now prepared to execute all orders entrusted to bin from town or country, with the CHOICEST SELECTION" OF WIN.ES AND SPIRITS, Comprising— Sandiman's Four Diamond Old Port Wing Dun*. Gordon's Sherry Champagne—Cliquot's Champagne—Perrier, Jonet's Champagne—Moselle, pints and quarto Claret-Chateau, Larose Claret—Lafltte Claret —Leov ille Claret—St Julian's Real Old Jamaica Bnm , Hennewy's Three Btar Brandy v And othei choice brand*. ■ • . • ■ ■ h-V ASSORTED CABEB MATX&UP TO OBDEBh, > • DIFFERENT BRANDS. ' ....." BASS'S ENGLISH ALE ON DRATJGHT. Liberal Al owances made to wholesale purcbaMN. TERMS : SI RICTLY CASH. Spirits Overproof, th same as from bonded Store gold in any quantity 'V O THE ELECTORS AND NON JL ■ .„..: ELECTORS OF THE CITY EAST, AND THE PROVINCE OF AUCKLAND. Gentlemen, —I take the earliest opportunity inform you that I am a Candidate for your 'avours. ' i I find that I have not sufficient room In my DTesent Establishment to show 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 of ; Cabinet-making, Upholstering, etc.; and having had 35 yaara' practical experience, I shall be able to supply you with good and sound Furniture, at the very owest possible pi ices consistent to Quality. Furniture, Mattrasses, and Bedding of every des criptlon made to order, and guaranteed to give every satisfaction. Mattrasses re-made, Dining and Drawing room Furniture Re-covered^ and thoroughly reno- " vated N.B.—The business of China. Glas?, »nd Earthen rare, and Kitchen requisites, &c, will be carried on as usual in the Old EstabliFhment by Mrs Probert. where every order will receive the very best attention. I am, Gentleman. your most obedient'servant, ■ 1 H. FROBKRT. TRADE MARK. JJ OUTER,- GUILLB.T & COGNAC. [ESTABLISHED IN 1801;] MESSRS. I/EWIS BROTH EES AUCKLAND, Have secured the AGENCY for this Celebrated; BRANDY, so justly considered the finest made. They always have on hand Haas. Quarter-casks, Cases, and Imperial flasks. g P E C I «A L NOTICE. The WAIKATO MAIL COACH will leave Mercer ; for Hamilton on arrival of the Train at 10am. on ~V Mondays, "Wednesdays, and Fridays, leaving Hamil- . *;. ton for Cambridge on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, and leave Hamilton for Ohaupo, Te Awa- . mutu, and Alexandra on Tuesdays and Saturdays. ' V Return Coach from Hamilton leaves on Tuesdays, 'J Thursdays, and Saturdays, for Mercer, in time for the last train to Auckland. Parcels and Passengers booked at Mr. J. Soppef 8, No. 8, Queen-street, or at the office. Mercer, will be forwarded with care and dispatoh, to be prepaid. Not responsible for parcels valued over £5. - ■•'■ ' * •; C. G. QUICK; '.■..:'■■-, ...*.,..-.,..,'.: .Proprietor.' ■"■''' JOHN SOPPET, ; ', 1 No. B,'Queen-street, Auckland Agent. , „,» OKWICH UNION FIRE INSURANCE SOCIETY.. : ■ ■■, ' jj * j [ESTABLISHED A.D. 1797.] The security afforded by this old-established office is unquestionable; it is most favourably known throughout the world for .its promptness in settle ments; its regulations are liberal; its, rates of Pre- '-->■' miums are based at the lowest compatible with the safety of the Assured; and its receipts are all retained' ' in. tlie Colony for investment, affording the advantages ; - of a Local Institution, combined with the guarantee of a • Wealthy English Proprietory. Rents may be insured by Bpecial agreement for 12 I months. Every information can be obtained at the Society's Offices, Bank Buildings,' Queen-street, on ' application to ! JAS. 8. GJftAHAM, ■ |. ■ - . . .4**.-