The Auckland Evening Star.

Vol. VII.—No. 1,888.]

Auoklahd, -N;Z./MONDAY, MABCH 6, 1876

IPeiob : ONE PENNY,



*Iv*» "REGULAR MONTHLY __p&ssw ; J-l) STEAM COMMUNICATION JEKSLVj ,-' BETWEEN AUCKLAND, SYDNEY, _§llfc&Sfe> AND MELBOURNE. The fast ond favourite s.s. HERO. Captain Logan, may bo expected here again about the 15th of March. She will leave for Sydney and Melbourne three days Bfter arrival, CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agents. 16, Queen-street, Auckland, February 17,1875. II3A. IjXXK TARANAKI, fflfessi§?v J_ nelson, picton. wel- TfflSplPl^ LINGTON, LYTTELTON, AND [Booking through to" Melbourne, Greymonth, Hokitika, Wcstport, Akaroa, Timarn, and Oamaru.] MONDAY, MARCH 6. The Union Steam Shipping Company's magnificent new Steamer TAUPO, Captain Malcolm:, will leave the Onehunga Wharf on MONDAY, Gth March, at 5.30 p.m. Latest conveyance for passengers 4.15 p.m., Om nibus from Greyhound Hotel. Through tickets to Melbourne at reduced rates, For freight or passago apply to HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, 25, Queen-street j 4"kA, W EW ZEALAND MlflnDi- STEAM SHIPPING COM i^^^^»t PANY (LIMITED.) yo^NEwpSrotJiH, Nelson, Pioton, WEMiNa tok, LxTTEMON, and Otaoo; transhipping at Wellington for Wanganui, Napier, and Poverty Bat; and at Nelson for Westpoek, Gbbymodih, and Hokiteka. [Pabsbnqbbb Booked Thbough to MxlißODbkb.] Tho B.H. WELLINGTON Will leave the Onohunga Wharf on SATURDAY next, the 11th March, at 10.30 a.m. Latest train for Passengers at 9.35 a.m. For freight or passage apply to W. F. WHEELER, Auckland. Or, A. BARNES, Onehungs. Offices: Hobson'B Buildings, Shortland-Btreet. \*J9kSfth QTEAM COMMUNICA IMIIinOI.. )O TION WITH THE THAMES AND COROMANDEL; TIME-TABLE. '.:.•> DURHAM. From Auckland: From Thames: Tuesday, 11 am Wednesday, 2.30 pm Thursday, 11.20 am Friday, 9 am Saturday, 1i.30 am Saturday, 5 pm ENTERPRISE, For Thames: Monday, 6 pm Wednesday, 7 pm Friday, 8 pm MANAIA. From Auckland: From Coromandel: Monday, 11 am Tuesday, 12 noon Sriday, 12 noon Saturday, 12 noon Weather and other circumstances permitting. Not responsible for accidents in shipping, carrying, discharging live stock. Not responsible for any cargo or parcels pxit on board without a shipping note. J. EDWARDS, Manager. «fej^ \TEW ZEALAND JM|^^At| SHIPPING COMPANY'S W™^^™ FOR LONDON DIRECT. The Al Composite Clipper CARNATIC, SBl toDS register. Wiixiam Chapman, Commander ■now loading, and will have good dispatch. Basflrßt-class accommodation for Saloon, Second Cabin, and Steerage Passengers. For freight or passage, apply to The New Zealand Shipping Co. (Limited) Agents. 93, Queen-street, 15th February, 1876. UgfcftL "P ofl LONDON FIRST VESSEL FOR LONDON DIRECT. The Splendid Al Clipper Ship GLENLORA, ■Captain Le Viscomtb, will sail as above on or about the end of April next. For freight, passage, and other particulars, apply OWEN & GRAHAM, A cr Ants Auckland, 4th March, 1876. ' PASSENGERS' LINE 03? PACKETS . TO NEW ZEALAND. OWNED BY MESSRS. F.HAW, SAVILL & CO., "34, Leadenhp;ii. s treet, London. _i - xjl^6 a^ove line of Bhips are regular •^(K^^ *rr.cders to all the principal ports of jaMaKa^ i New Zealand. They are clipper nhips, JmW^aSrj^ classed Al at Lloyds, and commanded BHEBaSsr^ir by experienced masters. The Bill of Fare.is most substantial and of the Best er,iality, and the accommodation roomy and con ven^6nt. . -fhe undersigned are empowered to grant passages /rom London to New Zealand, payment for which has been guaranteed in the Colony. : Return ships to London also leave at almost regular ntervals. Full.partioulars on application to Xi. D. NATHAJf & CO., OWEN & GRAHAM, CRUICK3HANK & CO., : Agents. *iZ. "N~ ° i^ c. I^Sm» quickstep Will run, until further notice, between Mercer and Hamilton, on arrival of the Train at 10.30 a.m., carrying Passengers and Luggage, on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, and leaving Hamilton on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, at 8.30 a.m. All Passengers and Parcels booked at the Office of John Soppet, agent. No. 8, Queen-street, Auckland, for the above places, will receive prompt attention. R. C. LONG, Agent, Mercer. C. G. QUICK, Proprietor. -^V* JJO T I C E. ■».* » QUICKSTEP Is prepared to carry Sheep and Freight at reasonable rates. Arrangements made on board, or at Mr Sop pet's office, Queen-street. The steamer arrives at tho Point in time for the transmission of the Sheep by the afternoon train, and arrives in Hamilton in time to remove same before dark. C. G. QUICK. «3s& rpAM O'SHANTER flßPMt||^s. -I- will leave the Government Wharf, Onehunga, for Waiuku, as Monday, 6th March, 2 pm, returning next day. Wednesday, Bth Maroh, 4 pm, returning next day Saturday, 11th March, 7 am, returning same day. Orders to collect goods left at the stores of Messrs. Henderson and Masfarlane, Agents Union S.S. Co.; or Mr. W. J. Hurst and Co., •will meet with prompt dispatch. A. CUNNINGHAM, Onehunga or Newmarket" IkM> HPHE brigantine FLIRT, M||Gf|\ JL 100 tons register, John McKenzie, JUlmMs Master, is a regular trader between WSwmw' Auckland and Lottelton, For freight or passage apply to * D. H. McKENZIE. Auckland, February 15th, 1876. TSlfy' 111 O R WANGAROA.— -, -*• The schooner BELLE BRiNDON will sail on TUESDAY next. For freight msJm*F or passage apply to Captain Oblson, on board; or to '' : MR. GEO. HOLDSHIP.



Shipping- «a^ pACIFIC MAIL *■£? • \ STEAMSHIP COMPANY. FOR SAN FRANCISCO DIRECT. The Powerful Al Iron Screw Steamship GRANADA Will leave DUNEDIN on the Bth March, and AUCK LAND on the 13th March, convoying H.B.M.'s Mails for San Fbancisoo, United States, Great Britain, via Kandavau and Honolulu. The Cabins on the 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. «i *L%, T?OB WANG AE EI 4£»v JO HEADS, WAiTOAREI, AND M|_ll^|§ff^ M ANGAP Al. The commodious new steamer ARGYLE, 126 tons register, Captain Stephekbon, will leave the Qneen-Btreet Wharf for the above ports on TUESDAY next, at 5 p.m. For jreMit passage, and all information, apply to A. MACGREGOR, Agent. Queen-street Wharf. S A M ° A> _^^^^^. The clipper barque ■™SEb BATAVIA, Captain Steek, will sail for the above port on TUES DAY next, March 7. •For freight, passage, or further particulars, apply OWEN & GRAHAM, Agents. W*> "POR LYTTELTON. J) The schooner ELIZABETH, now loading, will sail on MONDAY - . fll _ . ngtjmt For. freight or passage apPl' t0 M. NICCOL, JtfarchS;^ *«•»*• a "O 0 R SALE. J|Jh_w The Cutter CORALIE, 29 tons register, built atTairua in 1874, coppered and copper fastened, well found, and now trading be tween this port and Opotiki, L. D. NATHAN & CO. .Brcstaess Oards. MR. F. B. WOODHAM, Teacher of the Pianoforte. Letters to be addressed North Shore, or Lowther Bazaar, Queen-street. GOODACEE, BOOTMAKER © GREY-STREET. Men's Boots, 15s; Men's Shoes, 12s 6d; Ladies' Boots from 12s 6d; Men's Soleing and Heeling, 4s Cd. _____ EMUS AND HANNA, ARTIST PHOTOGRAPHERS, Corner of Queen and Wellesley - streets West, Over Messrs. Hewin's. AMES BUTCHER, CARTER, CONTRACTOR, Ac. Goods Cleared and Delivered from Ships' side on SHORTEST NOTICE. BALLAST SUPPLIED. Newcastle Ann Bay of Ibland Coals. Also, ißJtwooD, cut or nncnt, at REASONABLE RATES R M~A CLEAN, DENTIST, PRINCES-STREET, AUCKLAND. Professional Hours:—9 to 1 a.m., and 2 to sp.m. Late hour by appointment. DEYITT, GUE-MAXEE a 244, QUEEN-STREET. Always In Stock-Beßt brands Gunpowder, Ac. Blasting Powder, and Fuze, Shooting and Fishing Tackle. ■ Q N~ S ALE, 400 casks Cement i 100 casks Plaster of Paris 8000 slates (Countess) Fire Bricks, Fire Clay All kinds of Building Materials KEANK * JENKINSON. Victoria-street East. VTOTICB OF REMOVAL. ELWIN B. DICKSON, LICENSED LAND BROKER, Under the Land Transfer (Torrens') Aot, 1870, DRAUGHTSMAN, ILLUMINATOR, HERALD PAINTER, ETC. Agent for Mutual Life Association of Australasia. 7, SOMEBVBiiii's BtrffiDnms, Auckland. ISHER AND CO., Wholesale, Shipping, and Family Butcher, Queen-street, corner of Durham-street, Auckland. Poultry of all kind s 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. J. C. PELHAM'S T ADDER AND jD ARROW TGUCTORY, 49, VICTORIA -STR EE T, BVBRY DESCRIPTION OF Ladders, Barrows, and Steps, on hand, made to order, or let on hire. JJ"OTICE OF REMOVAL. F. B. WOOD HAM, L O W T H E R B A ZAA R, Qtteen-strbbt, Opposite the Thistle Hotel. . ; TOYS, STATIONERY, FANCY GOODS, ETC. PHILLIPPS AND SON, • OIL, COLOUR, and GLASS MERCHANTS, Importers of . Paperhangings, 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. 95 and 97, Queen-street. , AT A VIA SEA AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY , ABB r :■' 1 PREPARED TO ACCEPT FJRE OR MARINE RISKS at LOWEST RATES. Losses paid either in this Colony or at anj'Jofthe Company's Branches. All information may be obtained by applying to , H. W. HEATH, General Agent, Bank Buildings. Auckland, February 3, 1575. In. W. ,H A R.D W I OK, VJU FAMILY GROCER AND GENERAL PROVISION MERCHANT, Shobtlakd Orescent, Auckland. G-.W.H. In returning thanks to his numerous friends and the public generally for their kind sup port daring the pastj is glad to inform them that he, ! is still in a position to carry out with promptness and 1 despatch' any orders,,that may ; be entrusted to his. care. Mone but first-class Goods guaranteed.



EE. WEBSTER; * Wholesale and Retail SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKER, 133, Queen-street, Auckland, i (Next the TJnioa Bank). WSMITH, Receiving and » Forwarding Agent, Queen-street Whari, - Auckland. Goods delivered from Ship's side with despatch N.B-—Ballast supplied. ESECCOMBE & SON, MALTSTERS, BREWERS, AND BOTTLERS, GREAT NORTHERN BREWERY, j AUCKLAND. /CRICKETING SEASON. J Page's and Cobbett's BATS at home prices, at G. Waller's. Tobacconist, Queen-street. T B. W A V ef • CORN AND PRODUCE MERCHANT, Odristohuko A BERDEEN 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 closed and hand made Boots are to bo had. A supply of Seamless Waterfcights always on on hand. BLACK & CO. "TO" H. SKINNER, BUILDER, CARPENTER, AND JOINER. Temporary Premises, WEST QUEEN-STREET, Lately in the occupation of Mr Leahy, Blacksmith. All Branches of the Building Trade executed by Experienced Workmen. Shop Fronts, Office Fittings, &0., ftp. PUL MAN'S PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERY, Shobtlasd-steeet, PHOTOGRAPHY BUJ.^ BRANCHES . Views oi th- floT ~ LA j aß _ r O tomahana. The finest collection of local views and Maori cartes in Auckland. tST Children's Portraits taken instantaneoußl . l£i 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 bo had from from Mr. Aicken and Mr. Pond, chemists, Qncen-strcct. Open for Ladies (only) on Thursdays. Two ladieß in attendance. For speoial engagements address to Mrs. Sykea. CLARKE B BOTHERS, (LATE CROMBIE'S) ROYAL PINE 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. » YOTTINGS BY THE WA Y. from london to auckland on board the ' City of Auckland.' The above Pamphlet may be had at the Stab office. PRICE. ONE SHILLING EACH, The account is very interesting, and would be read eagerly by the friends in England. lyT-E. T. T RAHORD, SURGEON DENTIST, WAKEEIKLD-STRBET. Teeth extracted without Pain by Dr Clover's Patent Oxide Gas. Artiflcal Teeth (from One to a Full Set). [Established 1864.] By appointment Excellency the to His liS^^&^^if Governor. TB A R N E T T, PORK BUTCHER, HAM AND BACON CURER, Next City Hall, Opposite the Thistle Hotel, and at Pabnelii T. Baknett in thanking the public for their long and steady support, an d having purchased Mr. Morey business, as carried oh in the premises opposite' Mr. Darby's Thistle Hotel, beg to announce that hea is now prepared to supply every requisite of the trade. All Goods stamped so as to defy imitation. N. 8.~ Arrangements are now complete for the supply of shipping orders, which will meet with prompt delivery, and with T.B.s personal attention. p D. BURKE, WHOLESALE BELLOWS MAKER, Wakefield-street, Auckland. BT Blacksmith's Bellows made and repaired. : VTELSON GROWN FRUIT, in JL I any quantity, shipped with care by H. COLLINS, Bay View Hotel, Nelson. t3T References at the Stab Office. If A C H INERY W. VICKEILY, In returning thanks to his numercofl 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 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 will meet with hiß 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. A MERICAN RUBBER STAMP xjL company, dunedin. Messrs Reed and Brett have been appointed Auckland agents for^ the above Company, and all orders left with themjwill be promptly attended to. Samples to be Been atjfche Star office. rriHE LODGER'S , FRANCHISE. Forms for Registering applications may be obtained atjthe Siab Office. T M (P 0 R T AN T. NOTICE OF REMOVAL ! J^ HENDERSON in thanking bia friends and the public generally for their favours for the past sixteen years, beg to inform them that he has taken the premises lately occupied by H. Gilbbbd, Painter, Wyndham-street, i» it below Herald office), and purposes giving his undivided, attention to the HOUSE AMD SHIP PAINTING BUSINESS, in which he will endeavour to merit a [continuance cf their patronage. ' r ■ ..<....■ N.B.—The extensive Stock of Paperhanglngs, &o, will be disposed at the Lowest Remunerative Prices. All Orders executed] with despatch by experienced workman. J* ', AM E S LEW IS, Coal and Firewood Dealer, corner of Queen and Wakefield-streets —The advertiser having purchased ! the lease o the above premises lately in the occupa tion of W. Kirby, behs to inform his friends and the public, that he is prepated to supply Coals, Fire i wood, &c. of the best quality at reasonable prices, 'either at the yard'or delivered as'may be required. i* Will be happy to supply old customers of Mr liiiby same as usual. Country orders promptly attended I to.-Auckland, March 2,1876.



Business Cards. T~ ~C A^ ~R S O^ N, tl a House and Land Agent, Rent and Debt Collector, Stichbury's Buildings, Queen-street. EORGEA X E R S, FREEMAN' 3 BAt SOAP AND CANDLE WORKS. K#~ Cash Bnyer of Tallow. "ARNOCK "BROTHERS, SOAP A CANDLE MANUFACTTJREES, Riohmond, Cox's Cbbkk. Office — Durham-street, Auckland. T~S~S N O R M A N, TEACHER OF MUSIC, Waterloo Quadrant, Opposite Government House. WILLIAM HALE, WHOLESALE TINSMITH, &0., 66, SIIOHTLAND-STREKT, Auckland. RGILHAM'S 'Busses will leave c Onehunga at a quarter to 8 a.m. and quarter to 12 every day; Auckland at a quarter to 10 a.m, and quarter to d p.m. If required, a Special Coach will be run to suit convenience of evening partiea. W J. WATT S, PHOTOGRAPHER, QTTEEN-.STREET, OnEHUNGA. T & 3 SOPPET, FREEMAN'S BAY STEAM MILLS, AHD No. 101, Lower Quebn-street, Wharf, Auckland. GO O. O K'S 'BUSSES • leave Coombes' quarter to and a quarter-past ovory hour for Newmarket. Epsom—B, quarter to 11, 2, and 5. Graf ton Eoad- Every hour. CARRIAGES, BUGGIES, HANSOMS, ETC., ALWAYS ON SIrE. JJOR^ISS, BUGGIES, &c. R E MOV E D. FOR HIRE, Horses, Buggies, or any other kind of vehicle, at my new stables, Lome and Wellealey streets. W.JCJROWTHEB. O H N SOPPET HOUSE, LAND, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, NO. 8, QUKKN-STREKT. Agent for Mr. C. G. Quick's Waikato Parcels Delivery and Passenger Booking. August 5,1875. O T~~ I C E. T. B. CAMEJRON, Architect afd Engineer, Corner of High-street and Vulcan Lane, Is preparod to supply Plans, Speciiications, and correct Estimates for all description of Buildings on shortest notice. "FREDERICK W. COLLINS, JJ MANUFACTURING JEWELLER, Vtjlcan Lank, 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. 1W Agent for Auckland— HENRY GILFILLAN, 7, Queon-street. | A oars.J BAMUEL WELLS House, Land, and Commission Agent, Collector of Rents, Debts, Highway Rates, &o. Loans arranged. Office:—l 29, Queen-street (three doors below the Union Bank.) BONES ! BONEB! 80N3351 Bought in any quantities for Cash at tho Freeman's Bay Bone Millß, and at No. 101, Lower Queen-street, hV J. & J. SOPPET. TD ALT O N & C 0., • 44, Qt/eenstbeet, opposite Exohange Buildings, BOOTMAKERS. Boots made to Mef sure in fivo hours' notice. No slop goods. Best materials only used. The Latest French Fashions. American Stub Toes. . PHOTOGRAPHIC NOTICE. The undersigned having purchased the NEGATIVES taken at the establishment of Mr R. H. Babtlett, lato 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. &g- THE' AMERICAN PHOTOGRAPHIC COMPANY ! -m Per JOHN MoGARRIGXE, Manager. "DUTLER AND McINNES, HOUSE, SIGN, AND DECORATIVE PAINTERS AND PPERHAN6-ERS, Foot of Wakefield-street. Oil, Colour, Glass, White Lead, Scrim, Brushes, Varnishes, Glue, Paperhangings of all descriptions. .13?" All orders entrusted to their care will receive prompt attention. y JOSBORNB & C 0., • WOOL STAPLERS & BROKERS, FORT-STRBBT, 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 moßt favourable terms to their customers. , ..:•■., All Wools classified If required. *** Reference: National Bank of New Zealand. [Established 11 Tears.] WB E A L, ♦ NEW and SECOND-HAND Clothier and General Dealer, Wellesley-street East. Clothing bought, sold, and exchanged. N.B.—Arrangement can be made for the Purchase of Clothing, Books, etc., at private houses. •tcrotioe of removal. paperhangingToil, colour, and GLASS WAREHOUSE, No. 53, .'"'•! J Corner of Queen and West Qneen-streetß. J.HENDERSON Has ranch pleasure in announcing to his Friends ana the Public generally, tha. he has removed to above address, where h.i hopes to merit a continuance of their liberal support. No. 53, Queen-street. ( S| F A- U L Si J • 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 lOs 6d.—B. FATJLBQ, Tailor; three doors from Royal Mall Hotel, Victoria-street.—Cleaning, Repairing, &c /^IIDERII.. CIDER!! CIDER! \J ' — . . . DEVONSHIRE CIDER! , undersigned having made arrangements for a rbgu'.ar supply of first-class Cider, begs to Intimate to Bis customers and the public generally, that the First Shipment is now to hand, and he is now pre pared to supply it regularly, in bottles only. For price and particular, apply to GEORGE GLEDHILL, Wellesley-street. (1 OLDEN BOOT. ~ WILLIAM MILLER, ;; Mahofactdrbb oy Sea Boots and Evers other' Description of Boots and Shoes, Next to Oxleys' Blockmakers), Queen-street Wharf. Repairs neatly executed.



Business Cards^ HARLES GOODWILL, WHEELWRIGHT, AND AQRICr/LTURAL IMPLEMBNT MAKER, Otahuhu. Spring Carts, Wagons, &c, made and repaired on the premises. Goods forwarded per Train to the Waikato. PIANOFORTES, Ac., Just Arrived, -«- ex Carnatic—A choice assortment of English Pianofortes, with the Patent Three Pedals, to be sold cheap ; also, a large stock of Musical Instruments of all hinds, and all the newest and most popular Music,, of the day. All the above having been selected per sonally by Mr. H. Cucksoy in the Home Markets, each instrument will have his registered trade mark, "Invicta," and will be guaranteed genuine.—H. CUCKSEY, Music Seller, 240, Queen-street. PORTLAND HOUSE. E&~ PRIVATE BOARDING ESTABLISHMENT, Hobson-streot, Auckland, N.Z. J. RUSSELL, Settler and Colonist over_ 25 years, Btill continues to accommodate his old friends, and new arrivals, with first-clafis, well aired, Single and Doubje Bedrooms; also, Private Parlours for This Establishment is well-known to be in a very . ealthy situation. , " Terms, as usual, per day or week, moderate. Auckland, 17th December, 1875.^ AUCKLAND SAVINGS BANK. A P ENNY B ANK At the Office of the Auckland Savings Bank NOW OPEN. HOXTRS O? ATTENDANCE FOB DEPOSITORS : Tho Bank will bo 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 ef.cikve Money, and on Saturday Evenings to take in money only, from 7 to 9 o'clock. R. CAMERON, ' Manager. R. FAULDER, Sole Contractor to the City Council for tho 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 woekly, fortnightly, or otherwise, can have the same done by leaving a notice, either verbal or written, with tho Inspector of Nuißances, City Council Office, Quetn-strcot rp~6 BAKERS. O N ~S A L E, To arrive per Katn Brain, hourly expected, CO tons Hay and Barr's celebrated Oamaru Flour 45 tons J. K. Anderson's Flour 60 tons Pratt's Floury G. W. EINNEY. rpKE Undersigned are Cash Pub X chasers of HIDES, SHEEPSKINS, WOOL TALLOW, &c, &c, at highest market rates, in any quantity. Consignors direct will have prompt and immediat cash remittances returned at satisfactory ratos.ii IRELAND BROS., Tanners and Leather Manufacturers, Auckland. n LAD TIDINGS! REDUCTION OF PRICES !! Primest Ribs Beef 4d, 5d Primost Sirloins Beef Gd Boiling Beef 3d, 4d •■ Lt-gs Mutton 4d Hind-quarters Mutton 4d Fore-quarters Mutton..., 2^d A. DORNWELL. nn o tea deal e~r7s. Ex 'Nardoo,' from Foo Chow @ DUNEDIN. The undersigned arc receiving a portion of the fine i quality half-chests and boxes of the cargo of Teas just arrived from China as above. i The attention of the Trade is specially invited to tho superior quality and value of this shipment. T. H. HALL & CO. EX 'TRELEVAN FAMILY,' AND LATE ARRIVALS. 100 tons Finest Otago Fl ia Backs and bags Bran Oatmeal Pearl Barley Oats. T. H. HALL & CO. TJT X 'H E R 0 7": 16 Balks DAIRY-FED BACON AND HAMS. T. H. HALL & CO. R R~ 1 V W' D~, Per the Taranaki: 11 cases Canterbury. Cheese. T. H. HALL & CO. A USTRALIAN WiNES. T. H. HALL & CO., Wyndham-street, AGENTS FOR MESSRS. CAUGHEY, WINE PRODUCERS, Receive orders from the Trade lor these favourite WINES, and guarantee them delivered in good condition in Bottle or Bulk by return of every steamer from Melbourne. January, 1876. AIKATO STEAM NAVIGA TION AND COAL MINING COMPANY • (LIMITED). WAIKATO COAL. The Company supply the above Coal, screened, and of superior quality, at following rates:— i aken from truck at any railway station, not less than 5 tons, at ..20s per ton. Delivered in town and suburbs at.. .. 25s per ton. Orders left at office Fort -streetwill be promptly attended to. Terms: Cash on receipt of order. '.' •> <! FRANZ SCHERFF, . " Secretary. htrjiJj 24,1876 ijTji C. J T T O 8 M JU * ■ "*^ 5 Hasm c^ pleasure to Inform his 2 S.j-.''.' ' ','. ' ' ■ E 6 ' friends ? n t public in general, that he P3 § 1 H ', A.'.'' NOW OPENED W. § ', his P■ -■ - ■' ' ' O < GREENGROCER, FRUITERER, g * AND GROCERY STORE,fI p Ph I OOItNER 07 g? O § Victoria and Albert - streets. £* (>i. . ,:— : ... ,-: ; g § : F. O. Otto in invltlngShis friends andjthe H p^ public In general to come and patronise g. him, promises to sell first-class Goods at m g the, lowest possible; cash^prices, and giva , S § : every order prompt attention. g ■ Q ' ' ■. ' ' ' ' W rp I MB E R. Tie Union Sash and Door Company, Mechanics Bay, are . elling their large and varied Stock of Timber, Sashes, Doors, and Mouldings, at very low rateß> '■ ••' :■;'■' ' ''• - -i :■" ■' Sawanst given away in] large;; quantities. Bring your own bags.



For Sals. ORS A L % The Fitting for a Complete LEMONADE AT<!D SODA WATER FACTORY, Everything being of the very best make, and same as used by all the principal iErated Water ; •••'■ Makers in London, comprising: 1 4-horse Engine and Boiler complete 1 Double Direct-acting Bodawater Machine, with two Cylinders and two extra largo Pumps Largo Gas Work, and everything else required for a firßt-class Factory. Also, 2 Codd's Patent Filling Machines, and a stock of- Patent Bottles. Capital required, from £1,200 to £1,400. Apply to T. HARTLEY, Post-office, Auckland. Temporary Residence: SYMONDS-STREET, AUCKLAND, Opposite the Premises of George P. Pierce, Esq. The above are all entirely new, and made by Messrs. Barnett, Son, and Foster, ~n „., -v. ■* expected to arrive by the Edinburgh Castle They art,. -* the 15th of February. rpo shippers; JC.ntractors, and BUILDERS. KATJRI TIMBER. The undersigned is selling at GREATLY REDUCED RATES. C. A. HARRIS, BRITOMART ROAD, AND AT THE SPIT, NAPIER. January 26, 1876. OR Immediate Sale, at a "very low price, a five-roomed Freehold House, with 84 feet frontage to Dublin-street, and 107 feet frontage to London-street, Newton. Apply to JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. 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, 40 fett frontage to Upper Queen-street by 185 feet deep.—Apply to lV JOHN SOPPET No. 8, Queen-street. OR SALE, at Ellerslie, a really good '.nd well-built new House, of 0 rooms, with every convenience for a family, together with large garden well laid out and planted with fruit and ornamental trees, only three minutes' walk from the Railway Station, and fronting on to tlie main road. APPIyt ° JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street.^ FOR SALE, remarkably cheap, 182 acres of splendid £and with creek frontage, and a very great quantity of T°tara treed -f large size upon it—Apply to . _. JOHN SOPPEI-, No. 8, Queen-street OR IMMEDIATE SALE, three Eligible Building Allotments, Brighton Road. Price Low, Terms easy. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, . , Auctioneers. FOR Immediate Sale, at an exceed ingly low price, a compact Farm of 100 acres good land, 25 of which are in grass, with four-roomed House, Stables, &0., only 4 miles from Hamilton, with frontage to the main road. Apply to JOHN SOPPET, __^ No. 8, Queen-street. FOR SALE, on very easy terms, at Ponsonby, a good 6-roomed House, with every convenience, and freehold allotment 45 x 110 feet. Apply to JOHN SOPPETT, _^ No 8, Queen-street. Tji O R SALE- A three-horse power TirßEsniNG Machine, with horse gear complete; also, New Winnowing Machine. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON. EOKEBY-STREET.-For Sale, 5 Building Allotments, each' 30 feot frontage. Price, JGI per foot; terms easy. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, ■ Land Agents, Fort-street. F~OR SALE, a really first-class Suburban Farm. There are 100 acreß of rich pasture land, with Residence, Stockyard, &c. This fine property is only 8 miles from Auckland, Price, £1700.— J. M. Lennox, Estate Agent, Auckland. FOE SALE, at the Wairoa, a beauti ful Farm of 100 acres, Dearly all in grass, and with deep water frontage. The land is first-class, and is only 8 miles from the Papakura Railway Station. Price, jS7SO.—J. M. Lennox, Estate Agent, Auckland. FOR SALE, at Renmera, near Orakei, a good Suburban Residence, wit > 4>£ acres of freehold, all laid out in first-class orchard and pasture. The residence commands n beautiful view, and is situated opposite to William Hunt, Esq. Price, £450.— J. M. Lennox, Estate .Agent, Auckland. O FARMERS.—For Sale, a bar gain, a Farm of 50 acr^s at the Wade, half a mile from the landing-place, with 4-roomed House and Cow-shed. Price, £120; £20 cash, the balance can remain on mortgage.—J. M. Lennox, Estate Agent, Auckland. O MARINERS.—For Sale, within five minutes walk of the Union Bank, a com fortable Residence, containing four rooms and a skillion. There is a good well and freehold allot ment. Price, £35U.—J, M. Lennox, Estate Agent, Auckland. HpO Wor4ng Men.—For Sale, on JL very eaßy terms, a 6-roomed House in Edin burgh-streel, with good well -and freehold allotment. Price, £230; £50 cash, the balaiicecan remain for five years at 8 per cent — J. M. Lennox. FOR SALE, a bargain,'a compact Farm of 3301 acres—so of which are in grass. The Farm has a frontage to the Wade River, and has a comfortable Dwelling-house' upon it. The boat lands within half-a-mile of the Farm. Price, £300. —Ji M. Lennox, Estate Agent, Auckland. EUR.. £ ALE, on the Mount Eden Soad. a: comfortable Four-roomed Verandah Cottage, with good' workshop and fowl-house; free hold allotment, 25x 120. Price,,£l3o.-J. M. LEN NOX, Estate Agent, Auckland.' FOR SALE, a " comfprfcable Four , roomed Cottage, in excellent'order, in Carleton Road, near, to Newmarket; freehold* allotment, 33,!■ 188.' Price, £160.— J. M. LENNOXJ Estate Agent, Auckland .;.: ..'.■ .. 17 I A AND COSNWALLIS ESTATES, MANUKAU HARBOUR. Tenders are hereby Invited by the undersigned up to the 21st instant, for the Purchase or Lease of the undermentioned properties, either' separately or collectively. They are pleasantly and advantageously situated within a few miles of Onehunga, either by water or land transit; and 'bffer facilities to smafl. capitalists larely to be met with. ~ THE HTJIA ESTATE. •? Lot I.—The'timber rights appertaining to the Huia : Estate, comprising about 2,000 acres of free ,. hold, together with the mill, plant, tools, barges, i rafting gear, smithy, store, dwelling-houses, &c, all as at present in complete working oriter.:'- ; . ■ : ; ■ . Lot ,2.—The grazing rights over the above property, 1 r considerable portions of which are covered with English grasses, and well watered, "with suitable paddocks, buildings, farming imple ■• ments, &c, capable of maintaining a dairy of .[! > fifty cows, with back run for'two to three , , hundred head of stores. CORWALLIS ESTATE. Lot 3.—Ad joining the Huia Estate, and comprising ■ ; about one thousand acres of freehold—old bush land—with enclosures of two to three hund red acres, well watered, and for the most part ! covered with English grasses, also a capacious dwelling-house, store, stable and out-buildings together with about sixty head of dairy cattle, working bullocks, &c. ; and including all tim ber rights for cutting firewood, &c. Possession can be given on the 31st March." J. S. MACFARLANE & CO. March 2,1876.



wanted a.uuwu. WANTED Known, .where Cheap .. < Iron and Brass Castings can be bad with i dispatch, and at astonishing low prices :-bfiip Dumps, la « ft; Kudder Bunds. Dove-tail Plateß, General Braes Work, Is fid $ 1b; Iron Castings, Sasb Weights, IBs 9 cwt; Fire Bars; 10s 9 c*rt Shi? Castings of every description. Windlass Gear and Patent Winches (double and single purchaso), Plough Afetals, Pipes, Grates, Stove Metals, all proportiona tely cheap at .T. KBILLY'S Freeman's Bay Foundry. Highest price given for old Ire" Mtt Brass. WANTED, the General Public to know that J. Alwinger, Tailor Gate from -• France and Germany), has commenced basiness in his new premises, No. 38, Victoria-street, where ne hopes to meet with such support as his Knowledge and attention to business, and civility to his customer* shall command. Gentlemen's and Boys' Suits inaao to order. Repairs, dyeing:, and. cleaning, in all *M branches, executed at the shortest notice, > ' ANTED, Subscribers to Magazines to know that they can have the numbers Handsomely Bound, at a trifling cost. Music ana other Binding done in best styIe.—WILLIAM LEYS, Machine Ruler and Account-Book Manufacturer, next door to the Evening Stab Office, Wyndham stroet. ____„___ ; "WAITED KNOWN, that D. vV GOLDIB is prepared to supply all kinds of Timber and other Building Materials, including Sisbes, Doors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, House Blocks. Posts, Bails. Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iron Bark and Blue Gum Laths. Shingles, &C, &c, at the lowest market .price, at his Yard 3, Custom-house street. ' ' A~N TE D KNOWN, that J.MORRISON is prepared to execute all kinds of ASPHALTING at reasonable prices.— Address Newton Road. , T*T ANTED KNOWN, that John ' Vty .""""lor is prepared to supply all hinds of TiTnhpr Posfe Bails, Palings, Shingles, House llK^orfsashe*-, M?^ nf' possible prices, at Yara, Breakwater Road. - All orders attended to with despatch ~ v ANTED KNOWN, that J. Green \ has on sale Men's Brown Cotton Socks, Cd. per pair; 3 pairs Boys Brown Cotton Socks for a shil ling ; Rimmel's Brown Windsor or Honey Soap,_ & . per cake ; 3 Handerchiefs for a shilling (full size, men's); Men's or Boys' Collars, 6d per dozen ; Rim mel's Perfumes, 6d and 9d per bottle; Boot Laces. 3d per dozen or 2s per gross ; Women's or Girls' Stock ings, 6d per pair (very good value); Men's Braces, Is per pair, best in Auckland for the price; other goods ..,. equally cheap.—Address. J. Green, Thomson's Build ings, Victoria-street, and No. 33, Market. __^ ANTED Known, that E. Carr offers special advantages to buyers of Tim her at the Waikawau Yards, Custom-house-street and Breakwater Road. WANTED KNOWN, a cheap sale of Miscellaneous Goods will be held for a few days at Battye and Co.'s Marine Store, Elliott street. The stock must be cleared out at once in con- . sequence of removing from the premises. Come early. , > "W A NT E B, ** Intending Purchasers of Hiding Saddles and Bridles, &c, to nspect my 60s. Saddle, and 6s. 6_. Bridle; by far the best value in Auckland. All ■ other good's proportionately cheap, Save the '■ •importer's profit, by buying direct from W. S. Jones, Wholesale and Retail Saddler, Importer and Manu facturer, Queen-street,



Miscellaneous. 17 0 X SAL E, • J? ON AafiJYAi of the Ships jfbom London, ; , NAMELX— THE 'EDINBUEGH CASTLS 1 and ' -ALISBU ' The undermentioned WINES AND SPIRIiS:— 12 hhds Fine Old Blended Scotch Whisky,. overproof, at 6s 9d per gallon . r 2 hhds Koyal Irish, 25 overproof, 6s 63 12 qr-casks Martell's Brandy, 9s t '■ 1 hhds Pine Old Jamaica Bum at 6a 6d 4 hhds Gin, 5s 6d, 17 v.p. , 60 cases Gin, 1 dozen each, 14s and 14s Cd 4 hhdß and 4 qr-casks Sherry, Bb, or about 16S1 j 6d per dozen 2 hhds and 2 qr-casks Sherry, 9fl Cd, or about 19a 4J per dozen 4 hhds und 4 qr-casks Port, 8s 6d, or about 188 p^x cozen 2 blids and 2 qr-casks Port, 10s, or about 21s pc • ■ <ozen 21 hds Ginger Wine, very superior, at 9s 6a ■-, ( . 4 dozen Claret, Blue Seal, at 20s per doz f . 4 dozen Claret, Bed Seal, at 30b per doz dozen Moet'a Champagne, quarts, 60s 12 „ „ „ pints, 34s 12 „ De Kuypers' Hollands, 9a ;';, >...." 1 „ Brandy Colouring, 243. Alilr THE ABOV RE REALLY OF FIRST-CLASS QUALITY, A WORTHY OP NOTICE. AISO, A QUANTITY OF BAR GLASSES. For further particulars, apply to . T. HARTLEY, Post-office, Auckland. » k Temporary Eesidence: SYMONDS-STREET, AUCKLAND, Opposite the Premises of George. P. Pierce, Esq. , . ■' :. ■■'.* FOR SALE, cbeap, on very easy terms, a comfortable and well built Houseof 5 rooms, with detached wash-house and good freehold' garden, 80 x 100 feet, situated in South Newton. Apply to JOHN SOPPET, i No. g, Queen-street. K> )PURTJ SAW -MIL L (XVS ' TIMBEK YAKD, . ■ , . BREAKWATER KOAD, AXTOKLAKD. ; (Wholesale and Eetail). ' \ the above Company, taking advantage of theKaipara KMway/are now! in, aTposition to supply Auckland ','■& or 3ers of Kauri Timber for House or Shipbuildine •. '■ Ifl al bo, broad boards for Cabinet purposes ' v N- B-—TII6 9«ality of this timber is acknowledged fey sash and door-manufacturers, and the buildtne trade in general, to be most suitable for Joiners' work of every description. . . . . ... Parties wishinff,to leave their orders can have (by,: ■', giving a description of the buUdini;) a speciflcation ~ ef the size and quantity of timber required " . ■•' For further particulars apply tb ■ ' ■/' il ROBT. BARTLEY, ;' ;V ■■■•■ i -■•■•■ ■■ .-i ; ■• -. i At the Timber Yard.:, <■ >■< N o° l.^ 1 c ■■•?:<- "■' ; ■/;' C. T. HARDING '..'■, ssMwV.stj Having purchased the joint business of Messrs P. i - ««*•? a? d, J, Brown > Coal and Firewood Merchants, ■' i of Mechrnics' Bay, bega to intimate that he ispfe-.'/ paredio execute aU orders for Coals, Firewood. &c, ' on the most liberal terms, and hopes by strict, atten- , < hon to business to receive a share of, that patronage " " so hberaUy accorded to his predecessors. ; ,',. N.B.—Posts, Kails, and Palings always on hand. j FENCING OF ALL DESCRIPTION.! ?■,: I f. Carting Done with Despatch. v,■ AH;orders left at Mr Ri Brewin's Auckland Seed I Depot wtll receive promp attention ( FAPER BAGS! T>APEIt BAGSI 1 •■ - Grey Sugar Bags ■•■■.::,.■ ,-m .■;■■,• rW Flour Bags ,:•', ',"?. .. . Confectionery Bags '" i .- ' T- : itii. •:." I 7' MilUnery Bags. WRAP^riNG PAPEBS- Brown and Blue Paper ; Small Hand and Cap Paper j . Tinfoil Tea Paper "!f. ,':::: AT l-t" White Tea: Paper,' "' ; BTi Printed if required. Price Lists on application, t „ , . R#.BAIRD, VIOTOEIA-STRBBT Sole Agent for Messrs Smith, Anderson mfl nn Paper and Bag Manufacturers? BoSSail ™ °°'