The Auckland Evening Star.

VXI.—NO. 1,869 ]

Auoklakd, N.Z., SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 1376

[Price : ONE PENNY



'OOR SAN ERANCISCO DIRECT. The Powerful Al Iron Screw Steamship CITY OF SAN FRANCISCO Will leave DUNEDIN on February 9, and ADCK LAND, on February'l4, conveying H.B.M.'s Mails for San Fbancisco, United States, Great Britain, VIA KANDAVATJ AND HONOLULU. • The Cabins on Hie Port Side of this splendid Steamer are reserved for Passengers booking in New Zealand. For further particulars, Freight, or Passage, apply OWEN & GRAHAM, Agents, Auckland. -OOH SYDNEY AND J- MELBOURNE.- j fyf* The fast and favourite s.s. HERO, Captain Logan, according to advice received to-day, was to leave Melbourne on the 3rd, and co may be expected here on the 13th instant. S-he will leave Auckland again for Sydney and Mel bourne on or about WEDNESDAY, the lGth Feb. For freight or passage, apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agents. 16, Queen-street, Auckland, February 2, 1876. T-t ATOTICE TO INTENDING i_\ PASSENGERS p_r CITY J2P. 1 >>OF AUCKLAND to London. As it Is expected this vessel will sail on the 25th instant, Saloon Passengers should select their berths at once. There are still three disengaged Cabins. CRUICKSHANK & CO, Agents. 16, Queen-street, A uckland, February 11, 1876. jiJU, T7OR TARANA-CI, «BM_Mv J? NELSON, PICTON, WEL 20gy&$|» BINGTON, LYTTELTON, AND (Booking through to Melbourne, Oreymouth, Hokitika, Wetrtport, Akaroa, Timaru, and Oamaru.] TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 15. The Union Steam Shipping Company's magnificent new Steamer HAWEA, Captain E WnEBiBR, will leave the Onehunga Wharf on TUESDAY, the 15th February, at 1 o'clock p m Latest train for passengers, 11.45 a.m. February 22—Taupo, as above. February 29—Hawea, as above. Through tickets to Melbourne at reduced rates, For freight or passage apply to HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, .•'..■,, 25, Qneen-street +"as2L Wew ZEALAND . -FaaTS-V A^S STEAM SHIPPING COM jJJnMJ^ PA2TY (LIMITED.) jfon New Plymouth, Nelson, Picton, Welling ton, Lsttelton, and Otago ; transhipping at Wellington for Wangandi, Nawek, and Povem* Bax : and at Nelson for Westpobw, Gbbxmouth^ and Hokitika. [Passhnoebs Booked Thbough to Mxlboubnz.] WELLINGTON Will leave the Onehunga Wharf on SATURDAY next, the 19th February, at 3.30 p.m. Latest train for Passengers at 2.30 p.m. For Irelg tit or passage apply to W. F. WHEELER, Auckland. Or, A. BARNES, Onehunga. Offices: Hobson'sßuildings, Shortland-street. "R O R WANGANCTI. St. Hilda, ■J. FncvrEBDAY, Commander, from Onehunga, en MONDAY next, the 14th February, at 12 noon, weather, &c, permitting. For freight or passage apply to COMBES & DALDY, Agents, Auckland ; Or, A. BARjnES, s Onehunga. j-Sk^ CjTEAM COMMUNIOA-. JIBpSFfRK KJ TION WITH THE THAMES 22JM|yyp&» AND COROMANDEL; "^ TIME-TABLE. DURHAM. From Auckland: ■ From Thames:. MODday, 2 pm Tuesday. 9am Tuesday, 3.30 p m Wednesday, 10 a m Thursday. 8.30 a m Thursday, 130 p m ENTEEPEISE. For Thames: Monday, 11 p m ,'-...- Wednesday, 12 midnight Friday,spm .;' '.■ MANAIA. , : .<-. ■ From Auckland: From Coromandel: Monday, Ipm Tueday, 12 noon MANAIA—For Hot Springs. From Auckland: From Hot Springß: Saturday, 2pm Monday, 6am Return Fares, 10s. 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. J. EDWARDS, Manager. .gwa- "pOR LONDON iallSisijSf TO FOLLOW THE CITY OF — 1. . ■_ ____■ AUCKLAND. The Splendid Al Clipper Ship GLENLORA, Captain Le Viscomtb, wiU sail as above on or about the 21st April next. , „ .. , ," For freight, passage, and other particulars, apply *" OWEN & GKAHAM, Agents. Auckland, Bth February, 1876. PASSENGEES' LINE OF PACKETS TO NEW ZEALAND. OWNED BY MESSRS. SHAW, SAVILL & CO.i 84, Leadenhall-street, London.: The above line of ships are regular _«_^sv v traders to all the principal ports of jP|£gK_Ss^: New Zealand. They are clipper ships, T_™Sr!_!__«»classed Al at Lloyds, and commanded . *au£BffifaM^py experienced masters. The Bill of WA^^^ca^ Fare la most sn bstantiat and of the best quality, and the accommodation roomy and con venient. »•-' _, x . '' , . The undersigned are empowered to grant passages from London to New Zealand, payment for which has been guaranteed in the Colony. ; .' Return ships to London also leave at almost regular At ntervals. ~ . -. Full pwtioulars on application to ■&:. L. D. NATHAN & CO., IH|^^^ OWENT & GRAHAM,. mßk CRUICKSHANK & CO., "^ TI ° and after Friday, the 21st [inst, '^^'^^ptTICKSTEP, Bun babfW Me»cier and Hamilton on arriva of he Tral^lfeo. ai^karrying Passengers and " Luggage, on Wtonmy&; Weflnesdays, and Fridays ' until mrther .notidflk All^Phsßengcrs and Parcels booked at the>.o»«V'fJoh\ Soppett, 6 gent, No i ., 8, Queen-street,- fd* % kboVe^Waces will receive jV prompt .attention!- '; ;--V -./_m«i«itr •- • a .



Shipping. Z~Z "El OR fiOK IA NG A. mMlti QUEEN, Will sail as above on MONDAY next, the 14th inst. For freight, &c, apply to M. Niacor,, Customhouse-sireet. jdk F ° E — A L X •I|#& ThoCutter IMS ISABEL, Built by Niccol, in 1874 ; carries IS tons dead weight, on draught of 4 feet 3 inches, is well found and in good order. For price and particulars apply to 1 M. NTCCOL, Custom-house-street. February 10,1870 A F OR HOKIAjrOA ' J '" ''J. The three-masted schooner «Kaa:Sw - pij^^K GUY, Captain Soak, will leave as abavo on TUESDAY text, February 15, For freight or passago apply to OWES & GRAHAM, A gents. Btistfaiiw-f 8 ®m&&. (*) N S' A- L E . Portland Cement (now landing)— 800 casks White's imd other brands And all kinds of Builder's Matorials. KEANE & JENKINSON, Victoria-street East. T^~OTTc'E~OP'' R E MO V A L. EL WIN B. DICKSON, LICENSED band broker, Under the Land Transfer (Torrens') Act, 1870, , DRAUGHTSMAN, ILLUMINATOR, HERALD PAINTER, ETC. Agent for Mutual Life Association of Australasia. 7, SOMEKVKLI/S BUII_I>IHGS, AUOK__A»P. "O I S HER AND C 0., -i? Wholesale, Shipping, and Family Butcher, Quoen-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 011 in town or suburbs. Q. OLD E N B"~0 OT. W . WILLIAM MILLEP, Mahufacturtr of Sea Boots and Every other Description of Boots and Shoes, Next to Oxleys' Blockmakerf), Queen-street Wharf. Repairs neatly executed. GOODACBE, BOOTMAEEB • GREY-STREET. Men's Boots, 15s; Men's Shoes, 12s fid; Ladies' Boots from 12s Cd ; Men's Soleing and Heeling, 4s 6d. T C. PELHAM'S t) m LADDER AND BARROW FACTORY, 49, Victoria-street. Every description of Ladders, Barrows, and Stepß, on hand, made to order, or let on hire. T? B. W UODR AM. LOWTHERBAZAAR, 25 8, Queen-street, Opposite the Market, TOYS, STATIONERY, FANCY GOODS, ETC. pLANTS ! PLANTS ! PLANTS FOR PLANTING OUT NOW. Cucumber, Melon (Rock, Water, and Pie), Vegetable Marrow, Pumpkin, and Tomato in pots, Cauliflower, Cabbage, lettuce, Red Cabbage, <sc, &c. . R. B A I R D, Victoria Seed Stores, Victorta-street, TAMES B~U TOH ER, «l CARTER, CONTRACTOR, &c. Goods Cleared and Delivered from Ships' side on shortest notice. BALLAST SUPPLIED. Newcastle and Bay 07 IsliAhd Coam, Also, I bi-wood, cut or uncut, at REASONABLE BATHS WPHILLIPPS AND SON, o OIL, COLOUR, and GLASS MERCHANTS, Importers of PaperhaDgings, 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 Sashes, Doors, &c. Glass cut to size, and carefully packed. 05 and 97, Queen-street. , J_> O OT.S! B0 0 T Si' CLEARING*SALE OF BOOTS. . Ladles' Kid, 4s 6d, 5s 6d, 6s 6d. C jldren's Boots—A k Immeisb Varus y to Choose From. A Large Stock of Boots and Shoes to be Cleared Out at Half-price at D. MCPHERSON'S, Karangahare Road, Newton. DE. TOWNSEND'S AROMATIC HOLLANDS TONIC, A SUPERIOR ANTI-DYSPEPTIC, DURETIC, AND INVIGORATING CORDIAL, Specially recommended by the Medical Faculty, The world-wide reputation of Dr. Townsend's Com' pound Extract-of fcarsaparilia by the Proprietors. 0 which and under whose direction ihis Tonic is pre t pared, will be a sufficient guarantee to the publictha it is not only pure and free from every injurious in gredient, but is of the very best quality, and will be found to be most beneficial in Its almost miraculous effects in all cases of Gravel, Gout. Liver Complaint, Acute or Chronic Dyspepsia, Inflammation of the Bladder or Kidneys, or any obstruction of the Urinary Organs. Flatulency, Colic, Ohronic Rheumatism, and any disease arising from exhausted vital energy. For Females it is an invaluable tonic. restoring"to health and vigour, those of weak and debilitated con stitutions. As a beverage it is pleasing and safe for either young or old. Caution.—None genuine without the words " Dr. Townsend's Aromatic Hollands Tonic" blown in the glass on each bottle, and also stamped on the metal capsule over the cork, together with the signature on the label of " Bach and Nostrand, Proprietors." * On Sale by T. M A C X V, Fort-street. OPURU SAW-MILL CO.'S TIMBER YARD, BREAKWATER ROAD, AUCKLAND, (Wholesale and Retail). •, The above Company, taking advantage of the Kaipara Railway, are now in a position to supply Auckland orders of Kauri Timber for House or ahlpbuilding ; also, broad boards for Cabinet purposes. N.B.—-The quality of this timber is acknowledged by sash and door, manufacturers, and the building trade in general, to be most suitable for Joiners' work of every description. Parties wishing to leave their orders can have (by giving a description of the building) a specification of the size and quantity of timber required. For further particulars apply to ROBTJBARTLEY, At the Timber Yard. -T7ALENTINES. VALENTINES ! V '.-A- VALENTINES! EDWARD-WAYTE Has Just Received A Large and Varied Assortment of COMIC VALEN TINES, SENTIMENTAL, VALENTINES, &c, Ac., &c. EDWARD WAYTE, Wt (a«w_wtJMti v . w



'SnsiasßSf Oss&ti. A BSEDEEN BOOT FACTORY, .PL AI,BEBT-STREET. Every description of Men's, Women's, and Children's Colonial made Boots and Shoes kept in stock. Tho only Manufactory In tho Province where hand closed and hand made Boots are to be had. A supply of Seamless Watertights always on on hand. ' BLACK ft CO. ■W H. SKINNER, BUILDER, CARPENTER AND JOINER, , VULCAN LANE. All Branches of tho Building Trade executed by Experienced Workmen. Shop Fronts, Office Fittings, &C, &o. 33ULMANVS PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERY, SnORTLAND-bTREET. photography in all its branches Views of the Hot Lakes, Rotomahana. The finest collection of local views and Maori . cartes in Auckland. £3F Children's Portraits taken instantaneousl . *3_J. rpUEKISH BATHS, X BPPER QUEEN-STREET. Open Dally from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Charges, ss; Saturdays, 3s 6d, open till 9 p.m. Tickets at a reduced rate can bo bad from from Mr. Aicken and Mr. Pond, chemists, Queen-street. Open for Ladies (only) on Thursdays. Two ladies In attendance. " For ipecial engagements addressjo Syltc-s. ," fILARKE B B OTHERS, \J (LATE CROMBIE'S) ROYAL FUSE APT 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. IUZE MED ALS AND CERTIFICATES AWARDED TO JAMES SMITH, New-street,Nelson,N.ss, since 1572, for excellence of Nelson-made Wines and Cordials. Sole Agent in Auckland :— HENRY CONJSOP, Wakefield-street, opposite Fitzroy Hotel. JOTTINGS BY THE WAY. prom london to at.ck.land on board the ' City or Auckland.' The above Tamplilet may be had at Ihe Star office. PRICE ONE SBILLIIsG EACH, Ihe accnunt is vtry interesting, and would be read e»gcT)y by the friends in Kngland. M R. T. TRAPF 0R D, SURGEON DENTIST, WAKE-lELD-STREET. Teeth extracted without Pain by Dr Clover's Patent Oxide Gas. Artifical Teeth (from One to a Full Set). . [Established 1864.] By appointment cp^,^^^^fP Excellency the to His -14fe_*#«3_s^^s&__l(" Governor. TB A R N E T T, PORK BUTCHER, HAM AND BACON CURER, Next City Hall, Opposite the Thistle Hotel, akd at Parnell T. Barnf.tt in thanking the publio for their long and steady support, an d laving purchased W r. 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 requisite of tho trade. All Goods stamped so as to defy imitation, N.B.—Arrangements are now complete for ihe supply of shipping ordcre, 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 is in a position to devote tho 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. T\ EVI TT, GUN-MAKER 244, QUEEN-STREET. Always in Stock—Best brands Gunpowder, ftc. Blasting Powder, and Fuze, Shooting and Fishing Tackle. p D. BURKE, WHOLESALE BELLOWS MAKER, Wakefield-street, Auckland. VB~ Blacksmith's Bellows made and repaired. R~ E. WEBSTER; « Wholesale and Retail SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKER, 183, Queen-street. Auckland, (Next the Union Bank). ID SEC COMBE & SON, MALTSTERB, BREWERS, AND BOTTLERS, GREAT NORTHERN BREWERY, AUCKLAND. ELSON GROWN EEHIT, in any quantity, shipped with care by H. COLLINS, Bay View Hotel, Nelson. S3T References at the Star Office. W SMITH, Receiving and • Forwarding Agent, Queen-street Whari, Auckland. Goods delivered from Ship's side with despatch. N.B'—Ballast supplied. /IRICKETING SEASON. Page's and Cobbett's BATS at home prices, at G. Waller's, Tobacconist,1 Queen-street. T B. W A V CORN AND PRODUCE MERCHANT, CBRISTOnPRO TUT" A C H I N E R V W. vTCKERY, 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 ihe . Corner 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 wiU meet with his usual attention and prompt despatch. Agricultural Implements Renewed and Repaired. Quartz Crushing Machinery made to order. Timber Jacks as formerly. For sale, Horizontal and Vertical Engine. , : MERIOAN RUBBER STAMP COMPANY, DUNEDIN. ! Messrs Reed, and Brett have been appointed Auckland agents for the above Company, and all orders left with them will be promptly attended to. Bamples to be seen at the Star office. -~ j ATSI MAIZE! BRAN! OHAffl „ - „„,, £&, BASED, h t



Business Cards. r CARSON, fty » House and Land Agent, Kent and Debt Collector, Sticbbury's Buildings, Queen-street. GEORGE A X E R S, FREEMAN'S BAY SOAP AND CANDLE WORKS. g_T Cash Buyer of Tallow. TO AMOCK- BRO THE RS, V'/ SOAP & CANDLE MANUFACTURERS, Richmond, Cox's Ciumk. Office — Durham-st_-t.ofc,_ Auckland. 1~5..5. NO" R~M A N, TEACHER OF MUSIC, Waterloo Quadrant, Oi>posito Govornmonfc House. TOHNS O P P E T 0 HOUSE, LAND, GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, NO. 8, OaKI-H-STREET. Agent for Mr. C. G. Quick's Waikato Parcels Delivery and Passenger Booking. August 5,-1876. _ '"J^T O" T I o■■ E. T. B. CAMERON, Architect aid Engineer, Corner of High-street and Vulcan Lane, Is prepared to supply Planr., Specifications, and correct Estimates for all description of Buildings on shortest notice. W J. WATT S, PHOTOGRAPHER, QITEKN-STRKBT, ONEHUNGA. TT<REDE KICK W. COLLINS, JL/ MANUFACTURING JEWELLER, Vulcan Lam., Opposite the Occidental Hotel. Every description of Jewellery made and repaired. Old Gold and Silver bought. QTANDARD FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. %er Agent for Auckland— HENRY GILFILLAN, • 7, Queen-street. | A OAIU>.J Q A M U E L WELLS O House. Land, and Commission Agent, Collector of Rents, Debts, Highway Rates, &o. Loans arranged. Oflice:—l2o, Queen-street (three doors below the Union Bank.) . _ P OJN JUS ! JB ONEB! BON J* B ! Bought in any quantities for CAsn at tho Freeman's Bay Bone Mills, and at No. 101, Lower Quecn-stroet, bY J. & J. SOPPET. DAL T0 N <fc C 0., • 44, QUEENBTBitET, opposite Exchange Buildings, BOOTMAKERS. Boots made to Me. sure in five hours' notice. No slop goodP. Best materials only used. The Latest French Fashions. American Stub Toes pHOIOO IT A P H I C NOTICE. The undorsigned having purchased the NEGATIVEB taken at the establUho ent of Mr It. H Babtlett, late Photogropcr, Qncen-strfet. Auckland, beg to intimate that COPIWS of tho same may bo 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. Cs-THE AMERICAN PHOTOGRAPHIC COMPANY ! "©a Per JOHN McGARRIOLE, Mak/qer. "TDUTLER AND Mc.TNNES, house, sign, and decorative PAINTEBS AND PPERHANGERS, Foot of Wakefield-strect. ' Oil, Colour, Glass, White Lead, Scrim, Brußhes, Varnishes, Glue, Paperhangings of all > descriptions. B_J~ All orders entrusted to their care will receive prompt attention. T & J SOPPET, FREEMAN'S BAY STEAM MILLS, AND No. 101, Lower Queen-street, Whare, AUOK L A N P T OSBO RN E & CO., if • WOOL BTAPLERS & BROKERS, FORT-STRBHT, 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 thcii customers. All Wools classified If required \* Reference: National Bank of New Zealand GO 0 OX'S 'BUSSES • leave Coorabes' quarter to and a quarter-past every hour for Newmarket Epsom—B, quarter to 11, 2, and 5. Grafton Boad-Every hour. CARRIAGES, BUGGIES, HANSOMS, ETC., ALWAYS ON HIRE. [Established 11 Years.] WB E A L, NEW and SECOND-HAND Clothier and General Dealer, Wellesiey-street East. Clothing bought, sold, and exchanged. N.B.—Arrangement can be made for the Purchase of Clothing, Books, etc., at private houses. T^OTICE Of REMOVAL. paperhangingToil, COLOUR, AND GLASS WAREHOUSE, No. 68, Corner of Queen and West Queen-streetfl, J. HENDERSON Has muoh pleasure in announcing to his Friends and the Public generally, that he has removed to above address, where he hopes to merit a continuance ol their liberal support. No. 53, Queen-street. PA U L S 0 • is prepared to make up Gentlemen's Clothing to measure from £2 14s 6d a Tweed Fashionable Suit, warranted well shrunk; also, Tweed Trousers form 10s 6d.'—S. FAULSO, Tailor, three doors from Royal Mail Hotel. Victoria-street.—Cleaning, Repairing, &c SOUTH BRITISH FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. CAPITAL .6750,000. i The popularity of the South British among In ' surera is clearly shown by the large and steads increase of its business. The receipts on Premium account have been: First Year ..£34,032 Second Year £69,041 Third Year ...£95,184 ' Lowest rates. Prompt and liberal settlement "still ; specially attended. A. BOARDMAN, Manager. FOR CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR, J. M. MoLACHLAN IS SHEWING IN I DRESSES. CLOTHING. New Silks ■ New Silk Dust Coats „- Muslins „ Trousers and Vests „. Prints . „ Suits ~ Costumes, &o. „ Shirts ~ Hats, &o.' MILLINERY. - FURNISHING. New Hats . New Oil Clothß „ Flowers , „ Matting „ Gossamers „ Carpets „ Feathers „ Hearth Rugs „ Sennets, &c, „ Curtate.., fee, as*.] [&s W_TS _*»■ ■%,



Business Ca.rds. HARLES GOOD WILL, WHEELWRIGHT, AKD AOEICULTUSAI- IMP-EMENT" MAKER, Ofahuliu. Spring Carts, Wagons, &c, made and repaired on the premises. Goods forwarded per Tram to tue Waikato. I~> koGE- 11 S, J v n., li» CABINETMAKER, UFHOLSTBREH, AND FURNITURE PEALER, Foot of GR_Y-S-B_i'EX.- U.B.—Eveiy description cf work in .connection with tho above trade executed with economy and despatch, g-ultea siipplii d at various piices, PORTLAND HOUSE. BS- PRIVATE BOARDING ESTABLISHMENT, Hobson-strect, Auckland, N.Z. J RUSSELL, Settler and Colonist over 25 years, still continues to accommodato bis 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 m a very healthy situation. Terms, S3 usual, per day or week, moderate Auckland, 17th December. 1875. A UCKLAND SAVINGS BANK. A pENNY -£>ANK At the Office of the Auckland Savings Bank NOW OPEN. noiJES OF ATTENDANCE POR DEPOSITORS : The Bank will- bo open on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdaj's, Thursdays, and Fridays, from 12 to 2 o'clock, and on Saturdays from 10 to 12 o'clock, both to pat and bbcibvb Money, and on Saturday Evenings to take in money only, from 7 to 9 o'clock. E. CAMERON, Manager. R. EAULDKR, Sole Contractor to the City Council .for the Emrt/ing 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 Nuisancer, City Council Office, Que^n-strcct. rp 0~~ B A X E R S. o n's'a l c, To arrive per X at« Brain, hourly expected, 50 tors Hay and Barr's celebrated Oamaru flour 45 tons 3. K. Anderson's Flour 60 tons Pratt s Klour G. W. EINNEY. fIBNT RA L STORE, PONSONBY, AUCKLAND. T. J. BAINBK IT> G E EFSPECTFULLY hep* to inform Ida friends and the public that he has Opened a General etire, opposite the Ponsonby .Hidl. and he hope* to secure a obaro of public patronnge by supplying the Choicest , Good'at Town Pi-iops. jN.B.—Late ddver lor Mr Quick, of the Watkato and Tonsonby C'OBcheß. ri^HE Underßignea are Cash Jt'u.R ! J. ohahees of BIDES, SBEEPBKI>B, W'JOI TALLOW, tic, &c, at highest market rates, in anj quantity. Consignors direct will have prorort and immedlai cash remittances returned at satisfactory r?.tos. v IRELAND JJROS., ! Tanners and Leather Mandtacturers, ArroKLA'fT) " Q. L A D . TIDINGS REDUCTION OP PRICES!! Primest Bibs Beef 4d, 5d Primest Sirloins Beef 6d Boiling Beef 3d, 4d > Lpgs Mutton ,„ id i Hltid-quarterß Mutton 4d Fore-quarters Mutton 2^d A. DORNWELL. TO TEA DEAL ER S Ex 'Naedoo,' from Foo Chow @ Dbnedin. i , The undersigned are receiving a portion of the fine 1 * quality half-chests and boxes of the cargo of Teat just arrived from China as above. The attention of the Trade is specially invited t< the superior quality and value of this shipment. T. H. HALL & CO. i : __ EX 'TRELEVAN FAMILY,* ANL LATE ARRIVALS. i . 100 tons Finest Otago Flour, in sacks anc bags Bran , Oatmeal Penrl Barley ... Oats. ; T. H. HALL & CO. TO BALES NELSON HOPS JL Jmd 10 frames Sheathing and Roofing Felt 1 1 case French Calf Leather 1 case E India Kip Leather 1 oase Colonial Tweeds. . T. H. HALL & CO. ARRIVE D, Per the Taranaki: 11 cases Canterbury Cheese. . j T. H. HALL & CO. AUSTRALIAN WINES. • T. H. HALL & CO., Wyndham-street, AGENTS FOR MESSRS. CAUGHEY, WINE PRODUCERS, Receive orders from the Trade for these favourite 1 WINES, and guarantee them delivered in good ) condition in Bottle or Bulk by return of every steamer f from Melbourne. January, 1876. (I J? C. O T TO c ' §» Has much pleasure to inform his g } o_ friends, and the publio in general, that he ** 5 § H A S NO WO PEN ED >. • g. his ■■• S ! 3 - - -: O 4 GREENGROCER, FRUITERER, g AND GROCERY STORE, | 1 P3 oobneb of gp f g Victoria and Albert - streets. £ 1 H .. be ) > ■ .. ■-.. fr 5 F- O. Otto in inviting'his friends and'the H p» public in general to come and patronlße jc I f*| him, promises to sell first-class Goods at § the lowest possible caah"prices, and givs X q every order prompt attention. i fa o i ..., ' " . ■; xh '(^E E ! S E.EIT S'E E! I \ BLONDIN, j.. ■ ' ', The Wonder op thb Worm) J11: I.am the Wonder of Auckland. One Hundred Pair of New Pattern EARRINGS on view in my Window, at Reduced Prices, to cause an excitement, F. H. LEWISSON, ■ < the Union Bank,« GIL'HAM'S 'Busses will, leave • Osstmnf-. »t a quwfe* to » a,m, sad qwftrteir tm,smm fe * m, „ xi mmsi, » sp»m &m ff iii b rua td mi wmmm «f swßSpgpwt e«s



For Bale. ]P O R S A L^ E, X The Fitting toe a Complete LEMONADE AND SODA WATER FACTORY, Everything being of the very best maki», and same as used by all the principal _Erate d Water Makers in London, coinpri sing: 1 4-horso Engine and Boiler conjplete 1 Double Direct-acting Fodawa ;er Machine, with t«o Cylinders and two ey.tra large Pumps Large Gas Work, and everything else required for a flrst-ciaes Factory. Also, 2 Codd's Patent Filling Ma .chines, and a stock of Patent Bottles. Capital required, fro..n £1,200 to £1,400. Apply to T. HARTLEY, . Post office, Auckland. 1 c inporary Residence : SYMONDS-STREET, AUCKLAND, Opposite the . Premises of George P. Pierce, Esq. The above are all. entirely new, and made by Messrs. Br ■rnett, son, and Foster, They are exppe'ted to arrive by the Edinburgh Castle al iout the 15th of February. rr.o SHIPPERS, CONTRACTORS, AND BUILDERS. X A U R I TIMBER. The undersigned is selling at GREATLY REDUCED RATES. C. A. HARRIS, BRJTOMART ROAD, AND AT THE SPIT, NAPIER. January 26, 1870. 'O OKEJ3X-STREET.-For Sale, ,5 JL.W Bui] iing Allotments, each 30 feet frontage. Price, £1 p crfoot ; terms easy. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON. Land Agents. Fort-street. FO-Pi Immediate Sale, cheap, two Neatly finished four-roomed' Cottages in New ton, o n 42 feet by 75 feet freehold.—Apply D. B. Orchr ,rd, 5, Insurance Buildings. F-OR SALE, at Ellerslie, a really good _nd well-built new House, of 9 rooms, with every convenience for a family, together with ' .aTge garden well laid out and planted with fruit and ornamental trees, only three minutes' walk from the Railway !-3tation, and fronting on to the main road, i Apply to JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. j T^OR SALE, at Pakiri, near Omaha, j -A- 83 acres of Land, with large quantity of good Kauri and Totara upon it, being lots 37 and 38, with t Creek frontage. Applyto JOHN SOPPETT, No 8, Queen-street. » |^OR BALE, on very easy terms, a JL really good House of 7 rooms, with slated roof, I water laid on, and every convenience for a family, together with freehold allotment, 40 fett frontage to Upper Queen-street by 185 feet deep.—Apply to JOHN SOPPET ■■' • ' No. 8 t 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 tlie best parts of Ponsonby. Apply to ', f JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. ' FOR SALE, 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 SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street TOR IMMEDIATE SALE, three 3 J- Eligible Building Allotments, Brighton Road. Price Low, Terms easy. 3 SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, . . Auctioneers. > Xp O R S A L E. A' STEEPLE ENGINE, suitable for a paddle steamer, cylinder 31 inch diameter, 2 feet 9 inches * stroke. ~. ( ' . '?.;■,, I Apply to the Manager N.Z.S.S. Company (Limited), j Wellington. ID O" R - SALE. A three-horse power Thbeshino Machine, with horse gear complete; also, New Winnowing' Machine. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON. JpOR SALE, cheap, within 15 minutes walk of the Union Bank, a really substantial well-finished 6-roomed House, with galvanized-iron l out-house, and every convenience for a family; registered grate in parlour, and bed-room stove in front bed-room, colonial oven and water-pump in kitchen, and back garden planted with choice fruit trees, with flower'garden in front—Full particulars apply to M. P. McDermott, 'Tinsmith, Victoria-street. - .--■-■ ..-- ; i I FOR SALE, in Lincoln-street, Pon sonby, a beautiful and well. finished 8-r6omed Residence, quite new. There is a garden and con servatory, and every, convenience. The freehold is 60 x 100. Price, £400.— J. M Lennox, EBtate Agent, Auckland. T|pO Working Men.—For Sale, on JL very easy terms, a 6-roomed House in Edin burgh-Street, with good well and freehold allotment Price, £230: £50 cash, the balance can remain for five years at 8 per cent —J. M. Lennox. _ 111 OR SALE, a "beautifully level Allotment in Lincoln-street. Ponsonby; ad [ joining Warnock's residence. The a lotment is 66 _ . 100, freehold. Price, £39.—J, M. Lennox, Estate Agent, Auckland. : FOR SALE, a bargain, a compact Faj'm'of 330 acres—so of which are in grass. ! J The Farm has a frontage to the Wade River, and has , \ a comfortable Dwelling-house upon it The boat ! lands within half-a-mile of the Farm. Price, £300. j —J. M. Lennox, Estate Agent, Auckland. FOR SALE, a comfortable 4-roomed Verandah Cottage near the Stockade, with free \ hold allotment 33 x 99.—Price, £140.— J. M Len ' nox. Testate Auckland. . ; . \ oh. cALE, on the Mount j Eden Road, a comfortable Four-roomed Verandah | Cottage, with good workshop and fowl-house; free bold allotment, 25 x 120. Price, £130.-J. M. LEN NOX, Estate Agent, Auckland. j OR SALE, a Farm at Titirangi, fronting the Manukau" Harbour. There is a flret-class orchard; also, a good Four-roomed Resi dence. The property is lot for £24 a year: Price, £180.— J. M. LENNOX, Estate Agent. Queen-street. OR SALE, 'a comfortable, Four . roomed Cottage, in excellent order, in'CarPton , Road, near to Newmarket; freehold allotment, 83 x j 168. Price, £160.— J. M. LENNOX, Estate Agent, Auckland. ■ - ■■ , ■■ .; FOR SALE, a first-class investment, Two Shops' in Pitt-street, doing a first-class business and let for 28a per week; freehold allotment 33 x 90. Price, -495.-J, M. LENNOX, Estate I -gent, Auckland. . > I. i ■'' ''I 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. Mcarthur, Shera and Co. Possession can be given on the Ist July next. W. J. CAWKWELL, ■ - " ,_■,._ ; ■ i Vulcan Lane. BE I D' S O O A OH &__4VEB &M fc^j l MM *.«« . 1 iftMt ma {..ieSi



Miscellaneous. "P 0 R SALE, On ArmrvAi, of the Ships it.om London, NAMELY— ' ' - : The 'EDINBURGH CASTLE' and 'SALISBURY,' The undermentioned WINES AND SPIRITS :— 12 hhds Fine Old Blended Scotch Whisky, 11 overproof, at 5s 9d per gallon 2 hhds Royal Irish, 25 overproof, 6s Gd 12 qr-casks Mar toll's Brandy, 9s 4 hhds Fine Old Jamaica Rum at Gs Cd 4 hhds Gin, 5s Gd, 17 v.p. £0 cases Gin, 1 dozen each, 14s and 14s 6d 4 hhds and 4 qr-casks Sherry, Sj\ or about 16s 6J per dozen 2 hhds and 2 qr-casks Sherry, 9s Gd or about ]9s 4d pet dozen ' 4 hhds and 4 qr-casks Port, 8s Gd, or about 18s per dozen 2 hhds and 2 qr-casks Port, 10s, or about 21s per dozen 2 hhds GiogM. Wine, very superior, at 9s Gd^ 24 dozen Claret, Blue Seal, at 20s per doz 24 dozen Claret, Bed Seal, at .10s t er doz G dozen Moei's Champagne, quarts, 60s 12 „ „ ;,"*•'' pints, 34s 12 „ be Kuypera'Hollands, 9s , 1 „ Brandy Colouring, 245. All the above are really op First-class Quality, and worthy o>'notice. Also, A QUANTITY OF BAR GLASSES. For further particulars, apply to T. HARTLEY, ■ . Post-offlce, Auckland. Temporary Residence: • ; '." SYMONDS-STREET, AUCKLAND, Opposite the Premises of George P. Pierce Esq. ' ARW IC X HOU SE, PONSONBY. , • ■;■"■"■ M. G. iZa mb er t, FAMILY GROCER, TEA DEALER, AND PRO VISION Mbrchant, Would respectfully inform the residents of Ponsonby, , Springbank, and surrounding districts, that the above New House will te opened on SATUBDAY next, 12th instant, with a magnificent and -well assorted stock of Groceries, Oilman's Stores and Provisions, second to none in the Province. Strong to Fine Teas of ihe very best quality, new, and tested by himself with great care, delicately flavoured with the world-famed " Young Hyson," - Scented Orange Pekoe, or Flowery Kolow, to suit tastes the most fastidious: Coffees rare and good, Ceylon Planta tion, and rich old Mocbarwarranted pure Sugar in great variety, from a Bnowy white to a, dark brown. A regular and constant supply of the finest Fresh Butter Irom our bent local dariea. Eggs guaranteed fresh, and a new supply three times a week. Bacon and Hams of the primest quality, from ihe w;ell known i-outhem firms,, McConnell, Watt and- Co., and the Mt ssrs Green. His Cheese, rich and mellow, from Port Cooper and Wairoa, will be a treat. In fact, every article offered will be warranted of the best quality, and nothing shall be warning on his part, not only to supply, but to deliver with dispatch and accuracy all orders entrusted to the care of yours obediently, ?,, M. G. LAMBERT, " \ _ •-'' Warwick House, Ponsonby. B^~ N.B.—Town prices for every article. , , JJT~~ 0 T, I c "i C. T. HARDING Having purchased the joint business of Mersrs F. Archardand J. Brown, Coal and Firewood Merchants, of Mechrnics' Bay, begs to intimate that he; is pre pared to execute all orders for Coals, Firewood, Ac., on the most liberal terms, and hopes by strict atten tion to business to receive a share of that patronage so liberally accorded to his predecessors. N.B.—Posts, Rails, and PalingS^alWays on hand. SENCING OF ALL DESCRIPTION. , , Carting Done wehk Despatch. All orders left at Mt R. Brewin's Auckland Seed Depot will receive piomp attention. , GHURCH OF ENGLAND GRAMMAR SCHOOL, PARNELL AUCKLAND. . • Affiliated to the New Zealand University.'. Establish ks 1855. ' Head Master—Jas. Adams, 8.A,, Member of tho Convocation of tho London University. ,'■' Classical Master—Rev Joseph Bates. .-..-,, i English Master—Mr J. P. Gradwell, London Unlyer* sity. ■"- ,:' Drawing Master—Mr J. C. Hoyfe. ■'.';■-'. ,' :,Botany—Mr T. F. Cheeseman, F.L.S. ~ • ° For terms and prospectus, apply; to Ihe Head Master.' • —.',,:*■''. ';'.' School duties resumed Monday, January. 81,: pOA L! C 0 A; :LU wangareTcoal YARD, -. . Breakwater Road. The Undersigned has great pleasure in announcing to the Public that be is now prepared to supply this superior Coal, suitable, either for Steam or House hold purposes, in any quantity, at the following prices:— , ...,-■ . Per ton. For Screened, delivered In the City .. .. 27a For Screened, at the Yard ... .. .. ". 25s For Unscreened, delivered in the City!'. "! 22a 1 For Unscreened, at the Yard .. ~ .. ."* 20s ■ By the Boat Load, at the Yard .. .. ■!! 17a By the Boat Load, at the Mines .. .10s WALTER SLOANE, Agent. N.B.—For Household purposes this Coal is un-, equalled, being cheap, clean, yielding a great heat, and totally free from sulphur. . ' W.S. GRIM AD LT AND CO, PHARMACEUTICAL CHEMISTS, 8, Rub Vivienne,. Paris. ■ Messrs. GRIMATJLT & CO. beg to Inform the publio that they have made arrangements in order to • seoure a regular supply of their CELEBRATED REMEDIES, all prepared according to the formulas of the Official Codex. These medicines are prescribed by duly qualified medical practitioners in all parts of the civilised world, They all behr their pharmaceu tical denominations, so that physicians know exactly , the nature and property of the prescribed remedy. The following list contains some of these renowned preparations, which, as well as all the others, are con stantly kept by Grimault and Co.'s agents, who receive them direct from Paris:— , _■. ■-.". A. Br. Lefa's Phosphate of Iron. This preparation contains the two chief elements of bones and blood; is a rapid cure to Anemia Chlorosis, and impoverished blood. It has no costive properties, and exerts no action upon ihe teeth. ! ... • '- Grimault and Co.'s Syrup of HypopHbs ',__,. phite of Lime, : The diseases of the chest, hitherto reputed inour able. will find an almost certain remedy in the svrun ■of HYPOPHOSPHITE of LIME of GRIMAULT AND CO. ASTHMA, BRONCHITIS, the different types of cough, never resist its salutary influence. '- Grimault and Co.'s Matico Cap&ules and Injections.1 '~"■• f Renowned physicians prescribe Grimault _ Statico ,as the most active, and at the'same time the moat inoffensive remedy in the treatment oi acute ana CHRONIC DISEASES. ' It has not, like' Copaiba} the inconvenience of causing nausea, ~t;. ;,- Dusarfc's Syrup of Lactophjisphate of Lime. "<AA[ •:.■. '• TONIC, RESTORATIVE, and digestive remedy of the first order, particularly suitable for FKEBLE SUBJECTS. CONVACmCENTS, OLD:PEOPLE and RICKETTY CHILDREN, who find in them the G_ll_- CAREOUS ELEMENTS enterioglntoffiQ constitution of the bones. Well adapted for married ladies iand WET N URSES, whose milk its enriches,;.,, Grimault and Co's Indian- Cigarettes. These Cigarettes, made of the extra.pt; of Indian Hemp, vo!""""' '^"iriost reniarksble virtues against *ABTTTXJ' >■ BLVOUS COUGHS. CHRONIO LARYN GITIS, HOARSENESS. LOSS of VOICE, FACIAL NEURALGIA and INSOMNIA. •' .. Agent in New Zealand: ,f ,*.'