Printed and published by the proprietors; GJOBff-T^ MoCullagh Kkbd, of St George's Bay, sDd p *\*S; J Bbktt, of Parnoll, at their General Steam ■T™"2 Office, Wyndham-str^t,.iD the City, ol Ant»»* £Ts?T OSl^r^ * —

THE EVENING STAJ&, VHuBIDaY, fEBBUARY 24, 1876



Miscellaneous. j J^ BEUFFERT, CABINETMAKER, (by appointment to his royal highness the duke of edinburgh), ELLIOTT-STREET, Opposite Market Entrance. A.S. having devoted speoial attention to the manu facture of rare articles of Inlaid Cabinet work, is, by the aid of the beautiful variety of New Zealand woods, able to "jiake to order any description of work for presentation, or for gifts to distant friendß, com bining great, elegance with usefulness. Families supplied with Ornamental Furniture at moderate charges. QOA L! COAL! WANGAREI COAL YARD, Breakwater Road. The Undersigned has great pleasure in artnouncinK ■to the Public that he 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 ~ .. 27s For Screened, at the Yard „. 25s • Tor Unscreened, delivered in the City.. ~ 22s For Unscreened, at the Yard 20s By the Boat Lond, at the Yard 17s By the Boat Load, at the Mines 10a 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. GRIMAULT AND CO., PHARMACEUTICAL CHEMISTS, 8, Rue Viviknse, Paris. Messrs. GRIMAULT & CO. beg to Inform the public that they have made arrangements in order to secure 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 civiligpd world, They all bear 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 :— Dr. Lera's Phosphate of Iron. This preparation contains the two chief elements Of bonce and blood ; is a rapid cure to Anemia, Chlorosis, and impoverished blood. It has no oostive properties, and exerts no action upon the teeth. Grimault and Co.'s Syrup of Hypophos phite of Lime, The diseases of the chest, hitherto reputed incur able, will find an almost certain remedy in the syrup of HYPOPHOSPHITE of LIME of OBIMAULT AND CO. ASTHMA, BRONCHITIS, the different types of cough, never resist its salutary influence. Grimault and Co.'s Matico Capsules and Injections. Renowned physicians prescribe Grimault's Matieo as the most active, and at the same time the mosrf Inoffensive remedy in the treatment of aonte ana CHRONIO DISEASES. It has not, like Copaiba, the inconvenience of causing nausea Dusart's Syrup of Lactophosphate of Lime. - TONIC, RESFQEATIVE and digestive remedy of the first order, 5 particularly Buitable for FEEBLE SUBJECTS. CONVACV.SCENTS, OLD PEOPLE and BICKETTY CHILDREN, who find in them the CAL CAREOUS ELEMENTS entering ">to the constitution of tho bones. Well adapted for married ladies and WET NURSES, whose milk its enriches. Grimault and Co ';! Indian Cigarettes. Ttese Cigarettes, made of the extract of Indian Hemp, possess the most vemnrkuble ■virtues against ASTHMA, NEUVOUS COUGHS. CHRONIC LARYN GITIS, HOARSENESS LOSS of VOICE, FACIAL NEURALGIA and INSOMNIA. Agent in IVew Zealand : G. A I C X I ■' N, THE PHAR;MACT, KN-BTIVPBT, Auckland. AY OF ISIANUB OOAb YARD BREAKWATER ROAD. BAY OP ISLANDS AND NEWCASTLE COAL ON SALE. Office: 7, Queen-street. HENRY GILFILLAN, Agent. ONBY TO LE W on first-class freehold ecurity, low' rates of interest.— R. O. Dyor, clhortland-street' ■ "lyj OH .BY TO L.fcNA) in large or JL%9. small Bums, at very low rate of interest.— Apply to Mr. Laishley. Solicitor, High-street. TaX/lA AND SMALLEE SUMS OWeJv^v./ to LEND on Freehold Security, ntereet low if security first-class.—Apply to Elliott Meyer, Solicitor, 28, Shortland-street. I O 0, 0 OO ROLLS OF PAPERHANGINGS. W. PHILLIPPS AND SON 95 AND 97, QUEEN-STKEET, Have Just Openea, ex' late arrivals, 80 Packages New Patterns iof PAPER HANGING-S, And to make room for Shipments to arrive per • Carnatic' and ' Glenlora,' offer special inducements to purchasers. Cheap Hessian and Scrim Gilt Mouldings, a large assortment, new designs Artists' Colours, in oil and water; Canvas, Paper, Mounts, and Sundries Engravings, Oleographs, Photographs, and Scraps Balance of stock of Ohromo Lithographs, below Publisher' 3 price. Silvered Plate Glass, from 136 x 72 Polished and Rough Plate, bheet, Ornamental, and Photographic Glass _ ' GLASS SHADES, Paints, Oils, Colours, Varnishes Brushes, Patent Silicate, Oxide of Iron Antico'rrosive and Nelson Hematite Paint, and all kinds of Painters' and Decorators'. Sundries Portland Cement. ' ... Pf Wholesale and Retail, •'•'•• PHILLIPPS & SON/'. 95 & 97, Queen-street. I>HE ÜBK& EbT WONDER OF MODERN TIMES. Long experience has proved these famo remedle to be most effectual in curing either tae dangerous maladies or the Blighter complaints which are more particularly incidental to the life of a miner, or to those living in the bush. • ... Occasional doses of these Pills wil 1 guard the system against those evils which so ofte_ beset the human race, viz.:—Coughs, colds, and a 1 disorders of the liver and stomach—the frequently rerunners Of fever, dysentery, '"'"jirhcaa, and cholei?- • ■ • ■ is iub uiost effectual remedy for old soret^ wound* ulcers, rheumatism, and all skin diseases; in fact, when used according to the printed directions, it never fails to cure alike, deep and superficial-ail ments. These Medicines may be obtained from all respect able Druggists and Storekeepers throughout the civilised world, with directions for use in almost every language. ..'■■'..' They are prepared only by the Proprietor, Thomas Holloway, 633, Oxford-street, London. V* Beware of Counterfeits that may emanate f»om the United States ' ■■ BW ZEALAND INSURANCE OOMPANI. ... FIRE AND MARINE. ; Capital, paid up and Invested £240,000, Insurance against LOSS BY FIRE of every des cription of Property may be effected with this Com pany. Hulls Insured for the Voyage or Time. Merchan dise, Goods, and Freight Insured, by steamers and Bailing vessels Risks on Specie uubjeot to special ix arrangements. K| LOSSES PROMPTLY PAID 3 ■ CffiO.J.'. KJSRGB.MHMgw, ' '



I , Drapery. & O h t O H ■ 0 v H hi H=> 0 g - uj * i > m& o -I * CO m* o Z H o x —n h v Z Ho — . fe x ./y< n v Li. S A NNUAL CLEARING-OUT SALE OP SURPLUS DRESS MATERIALS, DRAPERY LAND CLOTHING. H. ATKINS HAS COMMENCED HIS ANNUAL SALE OF PLAIN AND FANCY DRESS MATERIALS, BLACK AND COLORED SILKS, CAPES, JACKETS, FISCHUS, ETC., ETC. The Prices of all the above have been Greatly Reduced. 25 to 40 PER CENT. REDUCTION has been made on some thousands of yards of Dress Materials. They are being sold without regard to Cost, to effect a clearance, Owing to the inclemency of the weather during the Spring and Summer Season, there is a large surplus of excellent patterns in DRESB MATERIALS to Belect from. During this Cheap Clearing Sale of Summer Dress Materials — Manchester Goods, Sheetings, Quilts, Blankets, Long Curtains, Table Linen, Calicoes, Clothing, and Fancy Goods, wiUgbe sold at • Unusually Low Prices. H. ATKINS. Merehandisa. "IT" U M M E R -..;&■' 0 0. HAVE ON SALE, TO iAR YE EX GLENLORA,— 60 cases White's celebrated Red Heart Rum 20 cases Stieglitz's Jfine Champagne (quarts) 20 c*ses „ ~ (pints) 5 caies French Prunes and other Preserves : 8 casks Counter ScaleSi " Thos Lees's," .Birming ham, from 71b to 841b 18 cases 18 frames " Thos Lees's" Platform Weighing Machines, 4, 5, and 7cwt EX CARNATIC -25 ewes, each 1 dozen ) ' Gaut , er Prereg 100 cases, each 24 flasks I Favourite Brandy 25 cases, each 48 J-nasks ; * EX BENENUE, BRODICK CASTLE, &a— 100 casea Fine French Clarets, well assorted 100 cases Hennessy's Brandy • 10 quarter-casks do do 10 cases Real French Sardines (quarters) 15 caxes ~ ~ (halves) 50 drums Prices Celebrated Rangoon Oil 12 tons Best Annealed Drawn and Oiled Fencing Wire, in lewt bundles, No 6, 7, and 8, Nettlafolds and Co. ' :. ON HAND, EX LATE ARRIVALS - 90 cases and f boxes Fresh Tobiccos, consisting of Venus, Henrietta, Victory, Santec, Swan . >■■ . . Bright, and Black Diamond, all fully 12 to ' thelb. „ , 10 tons No 1 Company's White Sugar, Light Yellows, &c. 165 half-che»ts Fine Congou.Teas (assorted), also 1 lib boxes '":,/■■ : , SPIRITS AND WINES, both in case and I ' bulk, consisting of Hennery's, Gautier's, De Laage's Brandy, 1 doz, flasks and half ~.,'• flasks; JBKZ Geneva, Whiskey, Old Tom, Port, isherry. Claret, Champagne, Burgundy, and Liqueurs - ■ ALE AND PORTER, in quarts and pints, bf«st brands ■■'•' - , LIME JCJICE, in quarter-casks OILMEN'S STORKS of all kinds, fresh ship ! ' mants— Salmon, Real French Sardines (halves and quarters), Pickles (various . brands). Salad and Caster Oils Canvass, Scrim, and Hessian OILS, Linseed (.boiled and raw), Rangoon, Castor (in cass« of 17 gallons) Whito Laad, Varnish, and all sorts of Paints and Dryers. KUMMEE & CO., CORNER OF FORT AND COMMERCE-STREETS Auckland, January 4,1876. ADELAIDE FLOUR, , DUNN & CO.'S. SUPERFINE. ' ROBERTON & CO., Darhata<atr«st,



R. Baird and Co. THE "QIMPSO N." THE VEKY BEST CHRISTMAS OR NEW YEAR PRESENT IS A " SIMPSON " Sewing Machine, Price, £7 10s., With Stand, Polished Table, and Extras. THIS IS THE CHEAPEST, AS IT IS UNQUESTIONABLY THE BEST MACHINE ' IN THE MARKET. THE "CANADIAN" LOCK-STITCH SHUTTLE MACHINE, On Elegant Marble Slab, with full Set of Extras. Only £4. By our ONE YEAR'S SYSTEM of HIRE Every Family may now Procure b Genuine Guaranteed Sewing Machine, B3P~ Send for our Time Payment Circular. npo GLAZIERS AND OTHERS. 200 boxes WINDOW GLASS,.ex 'Ocean Mail,' 12 x 9,14 x 10, 16 x 1220 x 14. Only 50 feet in case ; very handy for the country. Coloured, Stained, and Enamelled Glass in groat variety. For prices, which are low, apply to BAIRD & COMPANY, Queen-street. WAVERLEY, PICKWICK, OWL, H NILE, PHAETON, HINDO, Nos. 1, 2, and 3, Broad Arrow, Is. per box (English price). Post free to any part of New Zealand, A Liberal Discount on Quantities over One Dozen Boxes. BAIRD & COMPANY, QUEEN-STREET. HEWING MACHINEffICOTTON. CLARK'S very best Extra Quality.—2oo yard Reels, Black, Whiie, and Coloured, 2s per doz, Handßome Boxes for Christmas Presents. mo PAINTERS AND OTHERS. ORJR'S PATENT WHITE ENAMEL PAINT i rapidly superseding the best White Lead; is no poisonous, covers well, last longer, and 1b a beautifu white. Price (to the Trade), £38 per ton ; small quantities, 4Jd»ib. BAIRD AND COMPANY, Sole Agents. ■ ... ■■•■ !i .; ■"•• ■■' ■■'.'■:■.'..O.:;' MA CHINE OI L. The PnreHt Winter-pressed Sperm, Is. ana Is, 6d, per bottle. Liberal Discount to the Trade, Springs, Screws, Shuttles, Needleß, etc., etc. THE SIMPSON SEWING MACHINE COMPANY, BAIRD & COMPANY, Sole Agentß, !"..'•. V.i Queen-Street. •■■■■-1 «T?LECTRICITY IS FE. JGi PULVERMACHER'S IMPROVED PATENT, SELF-APPLICABLE ELECTRIC CHAW BANKS, BELTS, AND BATTERIES, bo simple that anyone can use them ; wonderful in results, and yet so gentle in action that they may be applied to mere infants. ' , Pamphlets giving full particulars, and detailed Price Llßts, can be had on application, or will be ' forwarded by post. ; ■ Hay be had of all Chemists BAIRD & 00.,



Hotels. O~~CCIDEJNTAL HOTEL, VULCAN LANE. Three Star Brandy. choice wines and spirits. Billiards. MO YL E' S WHARF HOTEL, LOWER QUEHN-STREET. Champagne Saekbank, Imperial half-pints, 18s per doss., expressly for Invalids, for sale ac MOYLE'S Soup, Fish, Meat, Pastry, and Tea, Is., at All Meals, from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m., Is., at... MOYLE'S. Beds, Is. and Is. Ca., at MOYLE'S. Wines, Spirits, Ales, and Porter, best quality, at MOYLE'S. Civility, Cleanliness, and Comfort, at MOYLE'S. Ship's Crews contracted for in harbour, at MOYLE'S. MOYLE'S WHARF HOTEL. WARNER'S COMMERCIAL HOTEL, CHRISTCHURCH. Mr. F. W. WAP.NER begs to inform intending Visitors io Canterbury that the Improvements that he has recently made render the Commercial Hotel second to none in New Zealand A considerable portion of the frround floor of the New Building in dovcted solely to SAMPLE ROOMS ; thus affording unusual advantages to Commercial Gentlemen. Families visiting Christchurch will, the proprietor Is assured, find no fault with tho Snites of Apartments provided for their accommodation. The Bath-rooms are fitted up with evory requisite. The Cuisine is under tho supervision of an eminent Chef, and tho proprietor hopes that hin own long ex perience in tho trade is a sufficient guarantee as to the quality of his Cellar. Tho now Billiard-room is acknowledged by con noisseurs to be tho finest in the Colony. 'Busses pass the door to and from every hour daily. Prompt attention paid to all communications addressed to MR. W. F. WARNER, Commercial Hotel, Cathedral Square, Chrißtchurch. TAR H0 T 'if~L, ALBERT-STREET. PATRICK CORMAN (Late of the Alexandra Hotel, Parnell), Having taken tho above spier did Hotel, bops to announce that no attention i n his part Khali be wanting to render it what its mzo an i accommoda tion entitle it to he, the leading Hotel in Auckland. To through Travellers by the mail steamers, and to settlers Irom the country, tho Star notel may be specially recommended. Its bedrooms and private apartments are second to none, and its proximity to the Wlmrve.B, Markets, and Public Buildings, con atitute another gicat recommendation. None but tho best brands of Spirits and Cigars. Tho Billkrd Saloon is lofty and well ventilated. The Table is one of Alcock's best, and the cues and other accessories are iirst-class. EED LION HOTEL, DRAKE-STREET, (Near F roe man's Ba ). DON"AJ D MCGREGOR has much pie^uro, in in forming the public that he haH taken c above hotel, and having made extensive addition* ami im provements, his friends and the public willjjflnd every comfort and convenience. WiiieH ami Spirits of the best brands. A LEXANDRA FAMILY HOTEL, Xjl parnell. J. W. MELTON begs to inform his numerous friends and tho public that this favorite Hotel is now ■ entiMy renovated and open for tho reception of families and visitors. The Parlors and Bedrooms are well furnished, and command magnificent viowH. Tho billiard Room is fitted with first-class Table ami every requisite. Hot, Cold, and Hhowor Baths The'bent procurable Btock "3 Star Battle-axe." Meals at all hours. Enfflißh and Australian;papers. Billiard Furniture always on tale. POST-OFFICE HOTEL, WREY-STREET, WELLINGTON. Travellers to the f-'outh will find firft-olass accom modation at the above Hotel. Suites of apartments for Families. Airy, pleasantly-situated rooms always available. Good dry Sample-rooms, THOMAS URWIN, Proprietor. NEW OAL ED O NIA HOTEL, SYMONDS-STREET, And Corner of Karanoahape Road. Case Brandy (any brand), 5s per fcottle Schnapps, large, 4s Cd ; small, 2s Gi per bottle Geneva Gin, large, 4s; small, 2s 9d „ Old Jamaica Hum (proof), large, 4s; email, 2s ditto Jamaica Bum, 3s ; small, Is (id ditto English Bottle Ale and Porter, from is 4d to 13 6d Wints and Spirits at equally low prices. SAMUEL EVINSON, Proprietor. UNITED SERVICE WINE AND SPIRIT STORE, CORKER OE^QUEEN AND WeLLESLEY-STREETS Auckland. JOHN HANCOCK, Proprietor. IMPORTER OF WINES, SPIRITS, &o. J.H. wouia respectfully call the attention of the public to tho nrsurpassed stock of Wines and Spirit? now on hand, including the following :— BRANDY— MOSELLE— Hennessy's Deinhard's Sparkling Martell's HOCK— De Laage Fills **** Deinhard's Still Hennessy's »%■ CHAMPAGNE'- Bisquit De Botiche and De Lossy De Laage flasks. Roderers WHISKY— Moets and Chandon'a Kinahan's LL Cliquot Dunville's Seckbach's Imperial, Scotch of the best brands &c, &c. and blends. BURGUNDY -Nuita UM— C. Polack . Red Heart . SAUTERNES, very choice White Jamaica F. Desbonne Lowndes' Vermouth — Noilly Prat Pine Apple and Co. Rum and Shrub. Absinthe GIN— . CYDER and PERRY, in Henke'B stone and white jottle and wood. Real glass Devonshire, importec^by London Unsweetened J.H. Wolfe's Schnapps. MQUEURS— WINES— . Curagoa Old Tawny Port, vintage Aya Pana 1852, specially recom- La Maladetta mended to invalids by Flenr de Alps medical gentlemen. Kummel Amontillado Sherry, &c. Maraschino. Australian, all kinds. CLARET— BITTER—INDIEN Margaux Chateau Pomys BRANDY— Tod Heatleys Orange St. Emilion Cherry St. Julien, &o. Ginger Pocket Flasks—Brandy, Whisky, &0.,8<50., |it It juid Is. 6d. ALE and PORTER of the best brands. ENGLISH ALE always on draught. Country orders, accompanied - with P.O. Old puscfcuftlly attended to.



Drapery. riEEAT CLEAKING- SALE, j HAVING PURCHASED THE LEASE OF THE PREMISES lately in the occupation of Mr Joseph' Moses, end also the BULK OF THE STOCK IN HIS ESTATE, AND LAItOE LINES FROM THE ESTATE OF M. Dk Jonqii, TOGETHER "WITH A SPLENDID ASSORTMENT FROM A SOUTHERN ESTATE now being1 wound up, I IK TEND HOLDING A CHEAP AND CLEARANCE SALE ! During which time the GOODS will be Offered considerably below thk ufjuaii Auckland Pricks !!! THE SALE WILL COMMENCE ON THE PREMISES AT THE CORNER OF QUEEN & SnORTLAND-STREETS, ON SATURDAY NEXT, 12th instant. SAMUEL COOMBES, PROPRIETOR. MA N D C. MILNE, « On account or being about to Take Stock, will Sell at Greatly Reduced Pricks, the WHOLE OF THEIR IMMENSE STOCK OP SUMMER FANCY DRESSES, PRINTS, MUSLINS, GRENADINES, MANTLES, FICHUS, Ladies', Boys', and Men's STRAW HATS, FANCY DRAPERY generally, And SUMMER MILLINERY. M. & C. MILNE, CHE4PSIDK HOUSE, 222 & 224, Queen-street. gPECIAL NOTICE. H. L. POSSENNISKIE "DEGS to return his sincere thanks lor the very -*-* liberal support he has hitherto received, and takes this opportunity of informing his numerous customers and the public ?enerall_- he has just received, by he last B nelish ships, Superior ASSORTMENT OF BUMMEK GOODS, 4 -CONSISTING OF- West of England, Scotch, & Bannock bubn Tweeds ; Also, some Silk and Fancy Vestinga (new patterns), Superfine Black and Blue Broad Cloth. Ex Hero, and late arrivals— Geelong, Sydney, and Moschel Tweeds. The above Goods having just arrived, H. L. P. is enabled to offer Garments at the following prices:— Trousers £12 6 Trousers and Vests ..' .. .. 1 18. 0 Tweed Suit 3 15 0 All orders strictly Hand-made and well Shrunk, and a Good Fit Guaranteed. The above prices are for CASH, my motto being SMALL PROFITS AND QUICK RETURNS.!! H. L. POSSENNTSKTE," TAILOR AND HABIT MAK^R, New ZeAland^Housk, SHORTLAND-SXBEJ&T. AUCKLAND.



Miscellaneous. pnpHE FN D e"sTsTgn¥d HAVE ON SALB POET-SuperlorOld Red. In wood Vs and 1 bo?i o H( .a im d BHEBBV-Superior aualitles and brands, bottledana in butts, hhds, qr.-casks, and octaves BRANDY-Hennessy's and MarteU's, in wood and caso. Also, flno old Vintages for private famUies and Bisquit dv Bouche's and XJe Laage libs, in flasks and half-flasks W.I. RUM-30 0.p., in hhdß and qr.-casis .... WHISKY-Dunville's, Greenless *nd Colvilleis Sherriff's Islay, John Fraser-s Brackla, and June son's in bulk, and Lome's Highland, Dunville t, and Stowart'f in cases OiiD TOM—Browning's, in bulk Booths', Burnett's, and Bernards, in case SCH VAPPS-Adolpho Wolfe and Co.'s, quarts and \ GENEVA-Tohn do Kuyper andl Son's Anchor^Bran^ in red and green cases ; J. H. He,n^?°iX { in stone jars and glass bottles, and cologne Gin GINGER WINE, in qr-casks and cases CLARrfT-Medoc, Chateau, Margeaux, St J««en, Ac. MARASCHINO—BToyeau, Curagoa,*orange and white, and Sarsaparilla . «.„._ BITTKRS-Selner's, Angostura, Orange, and Pomer- CHAMTAGNE-Cliquot's, Perrler Jouet's, Moet's SPAEKLING MMOSBLLB-r>ienhar(l's quarts and LINDEMAN'S CAWAitRA HOCK AND CLARET AMERICAN LIGHT WINK (Muscatelle) BOTTLED ALE—Bass's, Dovemsh, Tonnant S, an BOTTLEI? *STOUT—Byass's, Blood's, and Guln ness's Bias1-* PALE ALE, in barrels OROCERIKS, comprisinß-Belmont, Oxakerlt, and Field's Candles, Crushed Loaf Sugar, Rennetts, t?ftltpetre, Blucking, Blacklead, and Sardines Beckett and Son's FKKNCJI BLUiS TKAS and SUGARS PALE ENGLISH MALT ,•„... VlNKOAK—Champion's No 24, In half-hhds. CIG\RS-No2H.S.,in 500 boxes, La Cantos, Al -beurne, \ quiDa de Oro, Alodzo Oarecho, Sir Robert P«6l, Flor de Solor, La Perla dei Tabaco.gand Verguero TOBACCO—Various brands PAINTS-rCarson's Aaticorrosion, red and Btone colour; Blundell, Spence and Co's Genuine Ground and Nos 1 and 2 White Lead, Red Lead, White Zinc, Mid Brunswick Green, and Yellow Paints, Patent Driers, &c. Hodson and Co's White Zinc and White Load, in 281b drums OILS—Raw and Boiled Linseed in drums and barrels, Colza In drums, and 'owner's Kerosene NOBLE'S AND HO ARE'S VAKNIBHES OAK VaßNlSH—Blundell, Spence and Cos, in case*, containing 16 1-gallon tins COBDaGK—Europe. Minilla, Bolt Rope, and Gal vanized Wire Rope Composition Nails for Muntz Metal Morewood and Rogers' Corrugated Galvanized Iron, 7, 8, »nd 9 feet lengths Planing, Shaping and Drilling Machines Power Oeared Hcrew Cutting Gap Latlu-s, 15, JO, and 26 feet bei.'s One three hundred weight Steam Hammer. B. G.& Co. have novj adopted the method follovied by the lartje London Houses of VATTINO their WINES and SPIRITS, this having been found to secure the delivery of a higher standard of quality tlmn otherwise obtainable. Original packages delivered from Bond as heretofore when required. Indents executed for all kinds of goods. BROWN, CAMPBELL & CO. D~W AR D WAY T E Has Just PlF.ckivf.t> HI3 NEW MAGAZINES AND BOUND SERIALS FOR 1875, Comprising :— Castiell's Magazine OhntWbox Child's Companion Family Herald Kind Words Leisure Hour Littles Folks v Little Wide Awake Quiver Sunday at Home Tract Magazine, &c, &c. EDWARD WAYTE, IMPORTER OF BOOKS AND STATIONERY, 100, Queen-street, Auckland. nHHEfI yoU'LLBEMrfMBEBMJB.. When other Boots and other Shoes, Ha^e 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 inc. When Soles prow thin, and Uppers light,) Of Shoes you once did prize, And understandings are a sight, Unsightly to the eyes ; When broken Boots shall wear ajmask— A patch-you'll grieve to see, In such a moment I but ask, That ymi'll remember me — HEMUS' V STAR V BOOT DEPOT, Top of Queen-street, Aucklan-j OUR LAST is a Ladies' Kid Boot, with fashionable and plated heel, at 10s. 6d. pair! How can this be done? By Co-operation. Remember ours is the largest and oldest Factory in the province. We only require the co-operation of the public, and we will keep the money ii) the colony. This quality can not be imported to sell at the price. "El U R ST IT U B E. HENRY PROBEETES CHEAP & SOPND FURNITURE iSb BEDDING ESTABLISHMENT, Bottom of Siiortland-strekt. Finding that I have not sufficient room in my present Establishment to show my Furniture, Bedding, &c 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 df Cabinet-making, Upholstering, eta; and having had 35 years' practical experience, I shall be able to supply you with good and sound Furniture, at the very owest possible prices consistent to Quality. Furniture, Mattrasses, and Bedding of every des cription made to order, aDd guaranteed to "give every satisfaction. Mattrasses re-made, Dining arid Drawing room Furniture Re-covered and thoroughly reno vated. N.B.—The business of China. Glass, and Earttsen ware, and Kitchen requisites, &c, will be cacriea on as usual in the Old Establishment by Mrs Probert, where every order will receive; the very best attention. 2W Note the address— H. PROBERT, Bottom Of Shortland-stieet, Auckland. 'PHIS T. L E HOTEL JL P. DARBY, Wholesale and Rtctajt WINE AND SPIRIT STOKE QTJEBN-STREKT AUCKLAND, Begs aye to return many thanks to the public, for their liberal support accorded him for many yearr past. Having erected splendid Premises on the site o the old House which was destroyed by fire, he is now prepared to execute all orders entrusted to him from town or country, with the CHOICEST SELECTION OF WINES ANDSPIRITS, Comprising— Sandiman's Four Diamond Old Port Wine Duff, Gordon's Sherry Champagne—Cliquot's Champagne—Perrier, Jouet's Champagne— Moselle, pints and quarts Claret"-Chateau, Larose Claret—Lafltte Claret—Leoville Claret—St Julian's Real Old Jamaica Rum ' Hennessy's Three Star Brandy And othei choice brands. ASSORTED CASES MA*>E TTP TO ORDER DIFFERENT BRANDS. BASS'S ENGLISH ALE ON DRAUGHT. Liberal jAI owances'^made to wholeaalo purchasers. TERMS:: S'J RIGTLY CASH. • Spirits Overproof, th same as from bonded Sloro, : sold In any quantltv, E I D'S COACH LEAVES Auckland: Onehungu: 8.45 a.m. 10.30 ». in.



SftkßSellMlMtt Tp t. dickinsonT FUNERAL Jlipk UNDEEXAHBJ [ESTABLISHED jj^fglk 1859.] . , j "iiig I i i yENEfIAN B LTTDI, WIRE GAUZE BLINDS AND PERFORATED ZINO BLINDS, 1/'" 11 MAT BE HAD AT THE U'ftl : AUCKLAND VENETIAN BLIND MANUFACTORY, aim Corner of Cook and Grey-streets, ■ ■;./ Of any dimensions, in any number from One to* "" Hundred, within a given time, of the best quality and reasonable prices, and sent to all parts of New Zealand. Terms cash. Estimates returned by post.j ; M. hTbUSBY, Local Manufacturer and Importer of the Material Practical Blind Maker and Wire Worker, (many years established at City Road, London). Mannfao. turer of every description of Window Blinds,-Plata and Ornamental Wire Work. Old Blinds clelheO. alterod, repaired, andj painted.— VBN E T TA.3 HOUSE, corner of Cook and Grey-street, Auckland. ——— • ;["~"^ ■ , "xr m c c tj l s k:;;y; FUNERAL LNDERTAKER. TOP OF HOBSON-STEW, QLORIOUS NEW S" Great Sale of Groceries and Provisions at Fenton'S, Market Coriier, next to Henius's, Queen-street. '■ In , consrquence of the dullness of times, F. Fenton will realise at the following prices:—New Honey,; 7dtt>; Splendid Tea, 2s ft ; White Sugar, 4|d 1b; 21b boxes Figs (new), Is box; Raisins, 6d ft; new Muscatelß, Is ft ; Peel, Is 6d ft; Treacle, id lb; Flour, 7lbsfor Is ; Marmalade, 8d tin; Jam, 7dtin; Jar Jam; Qdft; Tapioca, BJd ft; C. Flour, 6dft; Rice, 2£dlb; Split Pbub, 3d ft"; Plaid Wax Matches, 6a doz; Tin Boxes Matches, IJd box; Candles, s id ft ; Sperm Candles, lid ft by the box; Soap, Bhd bar; Pickled Walnuts, 7d bottle; Sardines, 6d box; Sauce, 4d bottle; Oil, 7d bottle; Washing Powder, 6d doz; Spice,ldpkt; Tobacco, 2d packet, or 3d plug ; Potatoes, 20tos for Is; Blue, 9d ft; Bacon, lOd ft; Cheese, BH>; Salt : Butter, lOd ft ; Pastry Butter, 8d ft; Pure Xardf 9a lb; Epsom Sails, 12 packetß for 6d; Cocoa and Chocolate, 5d packet; Mustard, lOd lb; Hops, ls'ft; Arrowroot, 6d ft; Canterbury Hams, Is ft; Best Oatmeal, Is 6d per bag. "OAPEE.HANGIN G S. NEW DESIGNS! IMMENSE VARIETY 1; HOLLAND~& BUTLER AXE NOW OPENING,"! " EX FORFARBHIRK— PAPER HANGINGS . ' l t - For the Entrau Hall, ; - PAPERHANGINGS Ikt-iii For the Drawing-room v.' PAPERHANGINGS *V% \ For the Dining-roqir,1'I',; ■ ■::. APERHANGINGS J :r;,,., For Bedrooms ' ■''./ jr_> r2RHAJS;GLA TGS ', I For Ceilings •.< PAPERHANGINGS To Suit All Classes ' fff 'M PAPERHANGINGS !: V, Of the Lateßt Designs ,'*! PAPERHANGINGS For the Present Seasoa ■ PAPERHANGINGS . Lower than ever PAPERHANGINGS r For Landlord andßuildfirt ■ at a Liberal Discount/^ ; , GILT MOULDINGS )For Picture Framing' m STAINED MOULDINGS J Room Decorations.;,'"; HOLLANTD~& ~BUTLER. ; <'.!■ OIL, COLOUR, AND GLASS MERCHANTS IMPORTERS OF GLASS SHADES, .H MATERIA&S FOR WAX FLOWERS, PAINTERS' AND'AMIS* MATERIALS ETC., 28 & 30. VICTORIA-BTREET. APOKLAyD | pAPER BAGS ! TIAPER BAGSI j! Grey Sugar Bags . ,' ':.',;,, Brown and Purple Bags -ri.'j Biscuit Bags ■->« Flour Bags ■ ■ ■ ' ■':' '' Confectionery Bags Millinery Bags. ■-.•■' WRAPFING PAPERS-t Brown and Blue Paper • ; « : Small Hsnd and Cap Paper .■■>,<> Tinfoil Tea Paper •> v■< >'S' White Tea Paper, . . . rt /,"i* iW Printed if required. Price Lists on appH«ss»• R. BAIRD, ■VICTOEIA-STREET, "'^t Sole Agent for Messrs Smith, Anderaon, and IQO. Paper and Bag Manufacturers, Scotland. ;.i'';' l\]Eff LOCAL INDUSTRY. G.fR. BURGESS, pure, Ultramarine Blue"!MatiU. facturer, has the pleasure to inform the Grooeri, General Dealers, and lhe. public of Aucil»nd j i'l particu'ar, that he has begun.the manufacture pfWB celebrated Blue. He has taken convenient'premises in Paraell, where he can produce an.. arfcicle/i W superior quality to meet the demands of people. He confidence in the undertaking,; haying ,jj thorough practical knowledge of the manufacture; beinpr tor many years, in connection with Harpfirt Twelvetrees, the renowned Manufacturers. > Alsp» that he can produce an article of a pure Jjenuin* quality, at at least Id per lb cheaper, gives hito con fidence of general suppo't, A trial is solicited.. Jflw His Auckland agents are—Messrs G. W..> w*Bi H. B. Morton, and Warnock Bros. ' ' '. j. > pHOTOGR A P Hif SPECIAL NOTICE. . ■<■<'.-^■•■ U f ' Messrs. HEMUS & HANNA . «£ Have much pleasure in Informing their ft^nosaDg the public that their Portrait Studio is now OW»' , Their Establishment has been carefully fittedJ»P with every convenience for prpducipg a jsupeiMi class of Portraiture. ;: ,: >ii£X&* ?'■■' Photographs artißtically finished in oils, iws'ff, colours, or crayons, at'reasonable.rates. '>" V',,;. . A superior quality of work guaranteed. -'"• "{ QUEEN-STREET,. ' '""'"if"-}'. Corker op Wellesley-stbeet Wasn't* Over Messrs. Hewin's. , [>j}ss <,>*> ■ ORWIOH UNION~FSi| INSURANCE SOCIETT. ~ .',, [Established a.d. 1797.] ' .'. ( j.' The security afforded by this OldrestablisheajofflW Is unquestionable; it is most favourably,«n°™^ throughout the world for its promptness in,BWi ments; its regulations are liberal; its ratesj£, ,1. miumsare based at the lowest compatible wuii"? safety of the Assured; and its receipts are all iers^Z n the Colony for investment, affording toe advantage; of a Local Institution, combined with the go&ran, oi af a Wealthy English Proprietary, itnrli- Rents may be insured by special agreement ior^* months. Every information can be obtained ai; w. Society's Offices, Bank Buildings, Queen-street, v^ application to „;, <r <d M JAS. B. GRAHAM*