The Auckland Evening Star.

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TOR SAN FRANCISCO DIRECT. ■ . The Powerful Al Iron Screw Stoamship CITY OP SAN PEAK CISCO 1 Will leave DUNEDIN on February 9, and AUCK- I LAND on February 14, convoying H.B.M.'s Mails I for San Fbanoisco, United States, Great Britain, I via Kandavatj and Honolulu. The Cabins on the Port Sido of this splendid 1 Steamer are reserved for Passengers booking in New I Zealand. For further particulars, Freight, or Passage, apply OWEN & GRAHAM, Agentß, Auckland, ~ pACIFIC MAlt 'W»ftv STEAMSHIP COMPANY. The magnificent Al Screw Steamship GRENADA, Hma-ly expected from Kandavau, will leave six hours ssftfr arrival lor SYDNEY. i if.'or freight or passage apply to OWEN & GRAHAM, ' Agents. .« _. "BJ^OR SYDNEY AND |W|N$V "*- MELBOURNE. JsiS^sf«.l."' The fast and favourite s.s. HERO, Captain Logan, according to advico received to-day, was to leave Melbourne on the 3rd, and to may be expected here on the 13th instant. She will leave Auckland again for Sydney and Mel bourne on or about WEDNESDAY, the 16tli Fob. For freight or passage, apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agents. 16, Queen-street, Auckland, February 2, 1876. < \S^h 170 R TARANAKI, ImIXWk h 30 NELSON, PIGTON. WEL 'y!mM>Masfi LINGTON, LYTTELTON, AND wsmfmmm- otago. {Booking through to Melbourne, Greymouth, Hokitika, Westport, Akaroa, Timaru, and Oamaru.] TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 8. The Union Steam Shipping Company's magnificent new Steamer TAUPO. Captain Magfablane, will leave the Onehunga Wharf on TUESDAY", February 8, at 8.30 a.m.; and the Anchorage at 4.30 p.m. - Tha s.s. Tarn o' Seanter will leave tho Wharf on wxtoal of 2.30 p.m. train from Auckland. Feb. IB—Hawea, as above, 'Through tickets to Mtlbourne at reduced rates, For freight or passage apply to HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, 25, Queen-street 'W®w ZEALAND 9Wm X^ STEAM SHIPPING COM 'MI^ITC%- PANY (LIMITED.) "Fob New Plymouth, Nelson, Pioton, Wem.i_.g- TON, LttteLton, and. Otago; transhipping at Wellington for Wanganui, Nai'__ek, and Poverty Bay ; and at Nelson for Westeoiw, Gbeyuouth, and Hokitika. __________ * IPasskngebs Bookeb Through to Mh.boubnh,] The 0.8. LADYBIRD Will leave the Onehunga Wharf on SATURDAY next, the 12th February,' at 10.30 a.m. Latest train for Passengers at 9.35 a.m. For freight or passage apply to W. F. WHEELER, Anokland. Or, A. BARNES, Onehunga. Offices: Hobson's Buildings, Shortland-street. m^ qpAM O'SHAN TEE tfßrtW»e^^v JL will leave the Government VK^lK_jjl^^, Wharf, Onehunga, for Waiuku, as Monday, 7th February, 3 pm, returning on Tuesday morning Wednesday, 9th February, Cam, arriving in time for the Waiuku Cattle Show, return ing immediately after Saturday, 12th February, 7 a m, returning the same day. , Orders to collect goods left at the stores of Messrs. Henderson and Macfarlane, Agents Union S.S. Co ; or Mr. W. J. Hurst and Co., will meet with prompt dispatch. A. CUNNINGHAM, Onehunga or Newmarket. «^^ "PIKST SHIP for LONDON. j^^^^^ TO SAIL EARLY IN FEBRUARY. ™aaau'a!am rphe favourite ship CTTF OF AUCKLAND, Capt. Ralls. Unrivalled accommodation for First and Third Class Passengers. CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agents. 16, Queen-street, January 6,1875. J QTEAM COMMITNICA fwWfe%S»\ >0' TION WITH THE THAMES 3Al^'Ain) COROMANDEL; TIME-TABLE. DURHAM. From Auckland: From Thames : Monday, 10 am "' " Monday, 3.30 p m Tuesday, 12 noon Wednesday, 8.30 a m ENTEBPEISE. For Thames: Monday, 7pm Wednesday Bpm Friday, 9pm 'MANAIA. From Auckland: ' From Coromandel: Monday, 12 noon Tuesday, 12 noon Wednesday, 12 noon — Weather and other circumstances permitting. Not responsible for accidents in shipping, carrying, or discharging Jive stock. ■ Not responsible for any Cargo or parcels put on board without a shipping note. J. EDWARDS, - ~: ■" • ' Manager. PASSENGEBS' LINE, OE* PACKETS TO NEW .ZEALAND.; OWNED BY MESSRS. SHAW, SAVILL & CO.. 34, Leadenhall-street, London. The above line of ships are regular JfSjtvSJSk. traders to all the principal ports of j^SfS^. New Zealand They are clipper ships, *oaayTßJja classed'Al at Lloyris, and commanded 2ggßaSs_____r by experienced masters. The Bill of . Fare is mtst substantial and of the ; best quality, and the accommodation roomy and con venient. - i;V*i. 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 ntervals. Full particulars on application to " . L. D. NATHAN & CO., OWEN & GRAHAM, •V ; CRUICKSHANK & CO.. Agents. i&lfc. W OTIC E. On and after Friday, the 21st inst, Ei_B_*_£_|^, tho Steamer QUICKSTEP, Run between "Weicer and Hamilton on arriva o' he Train, at 10.30 am. carrying Passengers and luggage, on Mondays, Wednesdays, aid Fridays mrther notice, ill Passengers and Parcels oooked at the office of.John Sopjett, /-gent, No °. Queen-street, for the above places will receive , Prompt attention. - , , C. G. QUICK, j ;'. •'•• . •' Proprietor. | SLA 3P.E S! "S-L-A ,T E S ! , 8000i'jountess Slates ■'' 'keanF&i'jenkinson. ! T ictoria-strect East.



Q N S A L E . Portland Cement (now landing)—3oo oaska White's md other brands And all kinda of Builder's Materials. KEANE & JENKINSON, V icto rla-s tre c t East. Q.E 0 RGE~"D 10 KS6 N, Juk., BREAD AND BISCUIT BAKER, TOP OF HOBSON-STREET. Wedding and Christening Cakes made to order. AM kinds of Fancy Goods always on hand. Families waited on Daily., W Shipping SotfUQ. VTOTICE 0 E REMOVAL. ELWIN B. DICKSON, LICENSED LAND BROKER, ' Under the Land Transfer (Torrent.*) Aot, 1870, DRAUGHTSMAN, ILLUMINATOR, HERALD PAINTER, ETO. Agent for Mutual Life Association of Australasia. 7, Somekvklt-'s Btjim.ings, Auckland. TJISE E R A N D C 0., JC Wholesale, Shipping, and Family Butcher, Queen-street, corner of Durham-street, Auckland. Poultry of all kinds dressed to order. Prime ..molted Tongues, Home-cured Bacon. Corned Beof on salo in large quantities. N.B.—Dealers in Game. . Live Pheasants forwarded to all parts of tho Colony upon receipt of order. Families waited on in town or suburbs, __ QTo~L~D~E- N BO 0 T. ' WILLI,* M MILLEB, manttpacttji.pn of sea hoots and evkuv other Desobiptxon of Boots .kb Siioes, Next to Oxleys' Bloclimalrcrs), Queen-etreet Wharf. Repairs neatly executed. Of GCODACRTf, BOOI M AEER XJU G KEY-STREET. Men's Boots, If.s; Men's Shoes, 12s Gd; Ladies' Boots irom 12s Gd ; Men's Soloing and Ileeiing, 'Ik Cd. "P B. W 0 0. DHA M. LOWTHER BAZAAR, 25 8, QUF.EN-.STR.KBT, Opposite tlie Market, TOYS, STATIONERY, FANCY GOODS, ETO. "PLANTS 1 PLANTS! PLANTS j FOR PLANTING OUT NOW. Cucumber, Melon (Bock, Water, and Pie), Vegetable Marrow, Pumpkin, and Tomato in pots, Cauliflower, Cabbage, Lettueuj Bed Cabbage, so, &c. R. BAIRD, Victoria Seed Stores', Victoria-street. TAMES BUTCHER, W CARTER, CONTRACTOR, &0. Goods Cleared and Delivorcd from Ships' side on HHOKTKST IiOTIOE. BALLAST SUPPLIED. Newcastle and B.ty on- Island Coals. Also. iitswonn, out or uncut, at REASONABLE RATES WPBILLIPPS AND SON, • OIL, COLOUR, and GLAS3 MERCHANTS, Importers of Paperhanglngs, 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 Scsbes, Doors, &c. Glass cut to size, and carefully packed.. 95 and 97, Queen-Btreet, TOJTTRN I T URE. HENRY PROBERT'S CHEAP & SOUND FURNITURE & BEDDING ESTABLISHMENT, Bottoji of Shortland-street. FindiDg 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 Met.vj CranweU and Co., at the bottom of Shortland street, where I intend to carry on the business of Cabinet-making, Upholstering, etc.; and having had 35 years' practical experience, I shall be able to supply yon with good and sound Furniture, at the very owest possible piices consistant to Quality. Furniture, Mattrasses, and Bedding of every des cription made to order, aud guaranteed to give every satisfaction. Matrasses re-made, Dining and Drawing room Furniture Re-covered and thoroughly reno vated. N.B.—The business of China. Glass, and Earthen ware, and Kitchen requisites, &c, will be carried on as usual in the Old Establishment by Mrs Probert, where every order will receive the vory best attention. _*S" Note the address— H. PROBERT, Bottom of Shortland-street, Auckland. TROOTS! BOOTS CLEARING"SALE OF BOOTS. Ladies' Kid, 4s 6d, 5s Cd, Gs 6d. C ildren's Boots—*k Immbise Variety to Choose From. A Large Stock of Boots and Fboes to be Cleared • ./■ Out at Half-price at D. McPHERSON'S, Karangahape Road, Newton. DR. TOWN BEND'S AROMATIC 'HOLLANDS TONIC, A SUPERIOR ASTI DYSPEPTIC, DURETIC, AND INVIGORATING CORDIAL, Specially recommended by ihe Medical Faculfy. The world-wide reputation of Dr Tovnfend s Com pound Extract of i arsa^arilla by the P'oprietors o which and under whose, direction this Tonic is pre t pa> cd,. will be a sufficient gunrant> c to the publlctha it is not only pure and free irom every injuiions in gredient, but ia of tbe very best quality, and will be found to be most beneficial in its almost miraculous effects in all cases ot Gravel, Gout Liver Complaint, Acute or Chronic Dyspepsia, Inflammation of tho Bladder or Kidneys, or any obstruction of the Urinary ' Organs Flstulency, Colic, Ohronic Rheumaiitm, and any disease arising from exhausted vital energy. For Females it is ah 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 tbe glaBS 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. MAC X V, Fort-street. OPURU SAW-MILL CO.'S TIMBER YARD, BREAKWATER ROAD, AUCKLAND. (Wholesale and Retail). The above Company, taking advantage of the Kaiparo Railway, are now in a position to supply Auckland orderß of Kauri Timber lor House or shipbuilding : ! also, broad boards for Cabinet purposes.. i N.B.—The qualify 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 thf ir orders can have (m i giving a description of the building) a specificatlor I of the size and quantity of timber required, 1 For further particulars apply to . 1 ROBT. BARTLEY, At tho Timber Yard. .. ,'__*#..'•"' -,



iWi»E___ran^i_roOT_ftHj_raf p^r^ •■ :y •- ■:;;*■,"•*>r-,'*i"i.'__..,v?rf'i_iM-;''.' A BERDEEN BOOT. FACTORY, X-L ALBERT-STREET. Every description of Men's, Women's, aud Children's Colonial made Hoots and Shoes kept in slock. Tho only Manufactory in tlie Province whero band closed aud band mado Boots are to bo had. A supply of Seamless Watertighta always on on hand. BLACK it CO. W H. SKI N NE R, BUILDER., CARPENTER AND JOINER, VULCAN LANE. All Branches of the Building Trade exeouted by Experienced Workmen. Shop Fronts, Office Fittings, &0., &o. ULMAN'S PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERY, shorti.and -s t kcc t. photography in all its branches • Views of the Hot Lakes, Rotomahana. j The finest collection of local views and Maori j cartes in Auckland. il®" Children's Portraits taken instxntaneonsl . "u?li rfTu RKI S H BATII S, i ' UPPER QUEEN-STREET. Opon Daily from 9 ii.iii. to C p.m. Charges, Gs; Saturdays, 3s Gd, open till 9 p.m. Tickets at a reduced rate can bo had from from Mr. ; Aickcn and Mr. Pond, chemists, Qneen-sireet. Open for Ladies (only) on Thursdays. Two ladles in attendance. . For -.pedal engag.mor.ti3 address to ?Jrs. Sykcft fi LAR X E B!^OTH ER S, \J (LATE CROMBIE'S) ROYAL PINE ART PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERIES, (Opposite Union Bank'l, QUEAN-STREET, Auckland. First-class Portraits, from C.D.V to Life Size, at Moderate Prices. Children's Portraits taken instantaneous!.,'. H IZ E MEDALS AND CERTIFICATES AW/RDED TO JAMES SMITH, Now-strcet,Nelson, N.Z, since 1872, for excellcncoof Nelson-made Wines and Cordials. Sole Agent in Auckland :— HENRY CONK OP, Wakefield-street, opposite Fitzroy Hotel. SOT TINGS BY THE WA Y. from london to auckland on board tne ' City of Auckland.' The above Pamphlet may be had at lho Star office. PRICE ONE SHILLIisG EACH, Tho acount is v.ry intcrt-tiii?, and would be read eagerly by tho friends in Knglasd M B- T. TBAJFOED, suegfon dentist, Wakefield-street. Teeth extracted without Pain by Dr Clover's Patent . Oxide Gas. Artifical Teeth (from Ono to a Full Set). [ESTABLISH!.!. 1864.] By appointment Excellency the to His "^^^^^^^v^ir Governor. TB A R . ' N E T T, PORK BUTCHER, HAM .AND BACON CURER, Nkxt City Hall, | Oppositb the Thistle Hotel, and at Pai.nei._- ; T. Baiinett in thanking tho public for their long and steady support, an d having purchased Mr. Morey. business, as carried on in the premises oiiposite Mr. Darby's Thistle Hotel, beg to announce that hes is now prepared to supply every requisite of the trade. A ll Goods stomped so as to defy imitation. N.B. —Arrangements are now complete for the supply of shipping ordtrF, 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 be may be entrusted. Address : High-street, next to Commercial Hotel. T\ EVI TT, GTJH-MAEIB 244, QUEEN-STREET. Always in Stock—Best brands Gunpowder, fto, Blasting Powder, and Fuze, fihootSng and ' Flskln;. Tackle. . Q. D. BURKE, WHOLESALE BELLOWS MAKER, Wakeeielu-street, Auckland. _BT" Blacksmith's Bellows made and repaired. EE. WEBSTER, « Wholesale and Retail SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKER, 133, Qu««n-str_.i.t, Auckland, (Next the Union Bank) TD SECCOMBE & SO N, MALTSTERS, BREWERS, AND BOTTLERS, GREAT NORTHERN BREWERY, AUCKLAND.' NELSON GROWN ERUIT, in any quantity, shipped with care by H, COLLINS, Bay View Hotel, Nelson. iJST References at the Star Office. \T7 SMITH, and W ■ a Forwarding Agent, Queen street Whari, Auckland. Good, dolive ed from Ship's sido with despatch. N.B —Ballast supplied. riRICE'ETING SEASON. ' Page's ar-d Cobbett's B^TS at home prices, at G. Waller's, Tobacconist, Queen-street I F !*B. WAY ■ «.# • ! CORN AND PRODUCE MERCHANT, CHRISTOBOBO' , TLC AC H INERT . W. VICKERY, In returning thanks to his numerous customer* and friendß for their liberal support during the last seven , teen years, begs to inform them that he has re-com l menced business in his new premises, at the i Corner of Victoria and Nelson-streets, AS MILLWRIGHT, ENGINEER, AND IRON AND BRASS FOUNDEK, and trusts he will still continue to merit the con fidence hitherto accorded him. All orders will meet with his usual attention and prompt despatch. Agricultural Implements Renewed and Repaired. Quartz Crushing Machinery made to'order. Timber Jacks as formerly. For sale. Horizontal ana Vertical Engine. A' MERICAN RUBBER STAMP COMPANY, DUNEDIN. ;; '. A 1 I Messrs Reed and Brett havo been appointed ; Auckland agents for the above Company, and all orders left with them will be promptly attended to. . SampltiH to be seen at tbe Star; offlco. ■■'-" , J, ' O'Tt-S ! MAIZE! 'Br'aJNl CHAFE! : R. BAIRD, Fl { Victoria-street, .... I ■■.':"" ■



Business Cards. | C A R S 0 N, %3 » House »nd Land Agent, Rent and Debt Collector, Stichbury's Build-rum, Queen-street. __ ra c o jTq e~a"k~e""r s; VJ. FREEMAN'S BAY SOAP AND CANDLE WORKS. Bar Cash Buyer of Tallow. lir A RNOCK BR OT.H ER S, .¥ T SO..P & CANDLE MANTJFAOTTJEERS, Richmond, Cos's Ceicfk. Office - Durhf.m-Bttßot._Awkla.td. TUT I S S~ NO R M A N~ jlca. teacher of music, Waterloo Quadrant, Opposite Government House. ¥ 0 H~~N S 0 P PET «l HOUSE, LAND, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, NO. 8, QtraEN-STRBET. Agent for Mr. C. G. Quick's Waikato Parcels Delivery and Passenger Booking. August s', 1875. ____ JT O T I C E. t. p. "cTmj^on, Architect apd Engineer, Oorner of Hif.l'.-f-troff, aud Vuicun Lano, Is prepared to supply Plan,), Kj.t.ci/i.-..i.i-/«*ijM, ami correct Estimate., for all description ol Building-, on shortest notice. . __ g^ PHOTOGRAPHER, QtrEM.-STEEKT, O.N I_D.DN.OA. T?RED]Trk:K~W. COLLINS, X MANUUFACTURTNG JEWELLER, VULCAN LAN!?, Opposite the Occidental Hotel. Every description of Jewellery made and repaired. Old Cold and Silver bought. QTANDARD FIBE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. . E2T" Agent for Auckland— HENRY GILFTLLAN, 7, Queen-street. | A 0A1U) 1 Q AM U E L WELLS y^A> House, Land, and Commission Agent, Collector of Bents, Debts,' Highway Kates, &c. Loans arranged. Oflico:-129, Queen-street (threo doors below the Uilion Bank.) 4 Xfco&ES ! BOWEttl B0.O&! JD Bought in any quantities for Cash at tho Freeman's Pay Bone Mills, and at No. 101, Lower Queen-street, bY J. & J. SOPPET. TAMES IT E D LE V, <U MOUNT EDEN Junction Groct-ry Store. N ew and Superior Groceries sold at tho lowest Town prices. Families waited upon for ordors. Goods delivered iv any part of tho country. D A L-T-0 N & CO., a 44, QOBKNSTBBI.T, opposite Exchange Buildings, BOOTMAKERS. Boots made to Me; sure in five hours' notico. No Blop poods. Best materials only used. The Latest French fashions. American Stub Toes pHO TOG-RAP H--I--C NOTICE. The undersigned having purchased the NEGATIVES taken at the establish.-! ont of Mr B. H Babtlett, late Photograpcr, Quecn-stri-et, Auckland, beg to intimate that COPIUS of the samo may be obtained on application to them at thair Booms, 224, Queen street, Auckland. It 5s requested that ciders from a distance bo accompanied by a remittance. C-s-THE AMERICAN PHOTOGRAPHIC COMPANY! -m Per JOHN McGARRIGLE, Man/.okb. ■OTJTLER AND McINNES, HOUSE, SIGN, AND DECORATIVE PAINTERS AND PPEEHANGERS, Foot of Wakefield-street. Oil, Colour, Glass, White Lead, Scrim, Brushes, Varnishes, Glue, Paperhanginga of all descriptions. B3?" All orders entrusted to their care will receive prompt attention. T & J SOPPET, w • FREEMAN'S BAY STEAM "MILLS, AND No. 101, Lower Queen-street, Wharf, A UCKLAND •f OSBO RN E &' C> 0., «l • WOOL STAPLERS & BROKERS, Fort-street, Auckland. Are Wool and Skin Buyers. Thoy are also prepared to make liberal advances ob Wool consigned to them, and which they will ware house and ship on the most favourable terms to then customers. All Wools classified if required. *** Reference: National Bank of New Zealand. jn COOK'S 'BUSSES vjT» leave Coombes' quarter to and a quarter-past every hour for Newmarket Epsom—B, quarter "to 11, 2, and 6. Grafton Road-Every hour. CARRIAGES, BUGGIES, HANSOMS, ETC., ALWAYS * ON HIRE. GILHAM'S "'Busses will leave • Onehunga at a quarter to 8 a.m. and quartei to 12 every day; Auckland at a quarter to 10 a.m. and quarter to 4p m. If required, a Special Coacl will be run to snit convenif rice of evening purtiesm [Established 11 Years.] W' B E A L NEW AND SECOND-HAND Clothier and General Dealer, Wclleeley-street East Clothing bought, sold, and exchanged. N.B.—Arrangement can be made for thoPurchasi Of Clothing, Books, etc., at private houses. "vt 011 cc. of removal paperhangingTotl, colour, anc glass warehouse, ' " No. f>3, Corner of Queen and West Queen-streots. J. HENDERSON Has much pleasure in announcing to his Friends ant the Publio generally, that he has removed to abov address, whero he hopes to merit a continuance 0 their liberal support. NO. 53, QPEEN-STREET. QEAU L S ( k_/« is prepared to make up Gentlemen's Clothln to measure from _C 2 14s 6d a Tweed Fashionable Suit warranted well shrunk ; also, Tweed Trousers fori 10s 6d.—B. FAULHO, Tailor, threo doors fromißoyi Mall Hotel. Victoria-street.— Cleaning. Repairing, & OPEOI A L NOTIC.I MR. TRAFFORD, Surgeon Dentist, desires t inform his patients that, having returned after a slioi absence, he has resumed businsss and may becoi suited at his residence daily. Wakefleld-stroet, January 21. OUTH BRITISH FJEE AND MARIN] INSURANCE COMPANY OE NEv [ZEALAND. ! CAPITAL....... £750,000. . j "The popularity of the South British among I: ' surers is clearly shown by the large and steac ■ increase of its business. The receipts on Premiu ' account have been: j' First Year £34,032' A , Second Year. ....609,041 "A. ~.,j. '. ...Third Year........,.....-....£95,184 ' Lowest rates. Prompt and. liberal settlement st specially attended. "; r I j A. BOARDMAN, I Manager,



*;rt"":_w:,'^'r,.T.7rf.^n';"ff,ww.*^^!r" a j Business Cards. i fTHARLES GOODWILL, j O WHEELWRIGHT, i AND AGRIOTJLTTJRAL IMTLEMKNT MAKBB, i Otahuhu. Spring Carls, Wagons, ko, mado and repaired on tho premises. Goods forwarded per Train to the Waikato. R O G E R S, J v n., a CABINETMAKER, UPHoLSTEEEK, AND FURNITU-KB DKA.3_,BE, tOOT OJ? Gr.EY-STItKKT. N.B.—Every description f f work in connection with the above trade executed with tconomy and despatch, Suites supplied at various prices, PORTLAND HOUSE. $&• PRIVATE BOARDING ESTABLISHMENT, Hobson-street, Auckland, N.Z. J. RUSSELL, Settlor and Colonist over 25 years, still continues to accommodate his old friends, and I new arrivals, with first-class, well aired, Single and , Doublo Bedrooms; also, Private Parlours for ; Families. j This Establishment is weil-Itnown to be in a very ! healthy situation. Terms, as ususl, per day or week, moderate. Auckland, 17th December, 1875. l^/jfONWI TO LE tl) on first-class I.X"/JL freehold crnrlty, low rates of interest.— 'l?.. O. Dy.r, ..:..!4">:.i><.-atreo ■ ]xjro'd/'Y '-.'■:■!..? Li*.JSff> in lairge ot | S • fa.in.tl Bimts, at very lov? rate of interest.— Apply lo Mr. l/iini.icy. Solicitor, High-street, ! "rijCKLAND SAVINGS. BANK. j\ i """'" A pENNY ]^ANK I At tho Office of tbe Auckland Savings Bank j NOW OPEN. HOURS OP ATTENDANCE TOP. DEPOSITORS : The Bonk 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 bkcievk Money, and on Saturday Evenings to tako in money only, from 7 to 9 o'clock. R. CAMERON, Manager. , %jfR. EAULDER, Bole Contractor J.VJL to the City Council for tbo Erort/ing of Earth Closets, Privy Boxes, Cesspits, etc., is prepared to attend punctually to all requests regarding the above. Porsons desiring to have the said places attended to, either weekly, fortnightly, or otherwise, can havo tho same done by leaving a notice, either verbal or written, with the Inspector of Nuisances, City Council Office, Queen-street. rp O BAKERS. ON SALE, To arrive per Eato Bialn, hourly expected, 150 tons nay and Barr's celebrated Oamaru Flour 45 tons J. K. Anderson's Flour CO tons Pratt's Flour G. W. BINNEY. /CENTRAL STORE, PONSONBY, AUCKLAND. T. J. B A I NBR I D G E KEPPEOTFOXLY begs to inform his friends and , tho public that he Ins Opened a General -tire, opposito the Ponsonby Hull, aid he hopes to secure a share of public patronnge by sup^ljing the Choicest Goods at Town P* ions. . ,r..B.—LatO; diverfo»-s**4}atck, of, the Watkato j and Ponnonhy•'■Oaw.'iocr-'•." .--^..*:;_*.^'SA**-.?-'f7-''-'''-' -Jaß-JS--!--—'— rg>HE. Undersigned are Cash Pub X ohasebs of BIDES, SHEEPSKINS, WOOL TALLOW, &c, &c, at highest market rates, In any j quantity- Consignors direct will hi«ve prompt and immediat \ cash remittances roturm dat satisfactory rates.. ! IRELAND BROS., Tanners and Leather Manufacturers, APrnn_A\-r> f\ L A D TIDINGS!* REDUCTION OF PRICES !! Primest Pibs Beef 4d, 5d > Primest Sirloins Beef Cd Boiiiog Beef 3d, 4d Legs Mutton '. 4d Hind-qunrters Mutton 4d ' Fore-quurteis Mutton 2^d A. DORNWELL. '' A RRIVED, PER ' LADYBIRD,' &o.: Side and Poll Bacon 6 T. H. HALL fc CO. ' TnX 'TRELEVEN FAMILY': 60 tons Baker's Fineßt Otago Flour, In sacks 40 „ „ „ „ 10O'S&6O'S Fresh Bran, ' On sale by T. H. HALL & CO. ' Q A T S. Heavy Feed Oats, On sale by a T. H. HALL & CO. Fresh Otago Oatmeal, best brands „ „ Pearl Barley „ i Oamaru Flour I T. H. HALL & CO. 19 BALES NELSON HOPS X.£i 10 frames Sheathing and Roofing Felt 1 case French Calf Leather jjj 1 caso E India Kip Leather 1 case Colonial Tweeds. 3 T. H. HALL & CO. r mEAS, ex 'STAR OF GERMANY: h Fine quality Teas, in half-chests. '' ■ T. H. HALL & CO. AR R I V I » G, Per the Taranaki: 11 cases "Canterbury Cheese. T. H. HALL & CO. ;e AUSTRALIAN "WINES. T. 11. HALL & CO., Wyndham-street, AGENTS FOR MESSRS. CAUGHEY, WINE PRODUCERS, Receive orders from tbe Trade for these favourite WINES, and guarantee them delivered in good * condition in Bottle or Bulk by return of every steamet ,„ from Melbourne. ,j j January, 1876. |j? C. OT T O | ) H " Has much pleasure to inform his j8 ea friends, and the publio in general, that he ! HAS NOW OPENED f I" his- z b' GREENGROCER, FRUITERER, g 't * AND GROCERY STORE, S p_s ooeneb o_? a p . , b |j g Victoria and Albert - streets. £ X p '$ q F. C. Otto in inviting his friends and'the I p_j . public in general to come and patronise & H him, promises to sell first-class Goods at ' £ ■?" Q the lowest possible cash "prices, and giv9 ,| im o every order prompt alfention. ,■ , r O ' ; ' C T AN D W. C RA I G HOUSE AND SHIP PLUMBERS, tul Have Removed their Place of Business fromLowt j Queen-street, to J NEXT DOOR TO NEW ZEALAND HERAL. '. J OFFICE, WYNDHAM-STREET.



___r___r____a_g______OT_B_____; : —-_—. For Sale. TO SHIPPERS, CONTRACTORS, .AND BUILDERS. KAURI TIMBER. The undersigned is selling at GREATLY REDUCED RATES. C. A. HARRIS, ERITOMART ROAD, AND AT THE SPIT, NAPIER. January 20, 187 C. P OKEBY-STREET.-- For Sale, 5 &-h) Kuildin.;' Allotments, each SO feet frontage. Price, £1 per foot ; term? cafly. SAMUJiL COCHEANB! & SON, Land Agents. Fort-street. FOR Jmmediaie Kale, cheap, two neatly finished four-roomed Cottages in New ton on 42 feet by 75 feet freehold.—Apply D. B. Orchard, fi, Insurance Buildings. I'^OR~SALE, at Ellerslie, a really ; good ~nd well-built new House, of 9 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 the main road. Apply to JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. OR SALE, at Pakiri, near Omaha, 83 acres of Land, with large quantity of good Kauri and Totara upon it, being lots 37 and 38, with Creek frontage. * Apply to JOHN SOPPETT, No 8, Queen-street, POR 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 freohold allotment, 40 fett frontage to Upper Queen-street by 185 feet deep.—Apply to JOHN SOPPET No. 8, Queen-street. FOR SALE, at a very low price, a good and well-built Four-roomed Verandah Cottage, with good well and freehold allotment, 34 x 100 feet, in one of the best parts of Ponsonby. Apply to JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. FOR SALE, remarkably cheap, 182 acres of splendid Land, with creek lrontage, and a very great quantity of Totara trees of large size upon it.—Apply to JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street OR IMMEDIATE SALE, three Eligible Building Allotments, Brighton Road. Price Low, Terms easy. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, 'Auctioneers. "O O R SALE. A STEEPLE ENGINE, suitable for a paddle steamer, cylinder 31 inch diameter, 2 feet 9 inches ■"•'■'%, • ' - -I' ' ' stroke. ~___ ..;...,' ■ -*-3Spi.iy.ii(H.h6 Manager N. 2.5.5. Company (Limited), Wellington. THI O R S A L E. A three-horse power Threshing Machine, with horse gear complete; also, New Winnowing Machine. SAMUEL COCHRANE ft SON. I?OR SALE, cheap, within 15 minutes } walk of the Union Bank, a really substantial well-finished 6-roomed House, with galvanizcd-iron (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.—Pull particulars apply to M. P. McDermott, Tinsmith, Victoria-street. HpO "Working Men.—Eor Sale, on 1 very easy terms, a 6-roomed Howe in Edih 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. IFOR SALE."a" beautifully level Allotment in Lincoln-street. Ponsonby, ad joining Warnock's residence. The a lotment is 06 s 100. freehold. Price, £.39.-3. M. Lennox, Estate A gent, Auckland. A FOR SALE, a bargain, a compact Farm of 330 acres—so of which are in grass. The Farm has a frontage to the Wade River, and has a comfortable Dwelbng-house upon it The boat lands within half-a-mile of the Farm. Price, £300. —J. M. L nnox, 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. Kstate Agent, Auckland. O « SALE, a pretty Verandah Cot thge in William-street off Wellington-street, with Freehold ' Uotrrent. The Cottoge in in' ex cellent order Price, £210.— J. M. LENNOX, Estate Agent, Auckland. F~ OR £ALE, on the Mount Eden Road, a comfortable Four-roomed Verandah i Cottage, with good workshop and fowl-house; free' 1 bold allotment, 25 x 120. Price, £180.-J. M. LEE NOX. Estate Agent, Auckland. FOR PALE, a Farm at Titiranei. fronting the Manukau Harbour. There is 8 first-class orchard; also, a good Four-roomed Resi dence. The property Is.let for £24 a year. Price, £180.— J. M. LPNNOX, Estate Agent, Queen-street, EOR SALE, a comfortable Eour roomed Cottage, in excellent order, in CarMor Boad, near to Newmarket; freehold allotment;. 33 3 168. Price, £160.— J. M. LENNOX, Estate Agent; Auckland. ■ ' ~|7OR SALE, a first-class investment. .IP Two Phopa in Pitt-street, doing a 6rst-clss! business and let for 28s per week ; freehold Allotment S3 x9O Price, £500.-J. M. LENNOX, Estat. * gent, Auckland, {_£__ .--,., te/Bfed. TO LET, on Lease, those command ing .premises in Shortland and Fort-streets kTown as Hobson'B Buildings, at present in th' occupation of Messrs. Mc » rthur, Shera and Co. *' Possession can be given on the Ist Jnlv next. W. J. CAWKWELL, ,c ' V.iloan Lane. J VTATIONAL INSHRANCE OuMPANI NEW ZEALAND! 5 CAPITAL £1,000,00 0 RESEEVE FUND. £35,00 2. With unlimited Liability of Shareholders. g _ S Insurances effected against Loss by Fire; and O 3 Hulls for the voyago or time; also on 5 Merchandise and Freight by j Steamer and Sailing Vessel. 2 Wool covered against all risks from Sheep's back, c 3 from Wool shed, till delivered in London. g LOWEST CURRENT RATES. ** Libera Terms, and Prompt Settlement of Lossi S> HENRY E. WILLIAMS, > Manager. _i Offloe : 25. Queen-street. 1 "OATAVIA SEA AND FIR g-O INSURANCE COMPANY Xf. I •',.'■■ , ARE g . PREPAPED TO ACCEPT PTRE OR I :rr: marine risks at lowest h -■< RATES. 5 DO "" <•----•*••-"-;■•-; ;;: ___ ,; WJ*Ma"1 ' •± . Losses paid elthtr in this Colony or at any of t *« Company's Branohes. ~; .•, .... All information may be obtained by applying to er H. W HEATH, . General Agent, Bank Buildings . Auckland, February 3,1875.



Education- [ HHUKCH OE ENGLAND GEAMMAR U SCHOOL, PARNELL AUCKLAND. Affiliated to tho Hew Zealand University. Established 1855. cad Master-Jas. Adams. 8.A.. Member of tho Convocation of the London YJ.mversity. aselcal Master—Rev Joseph Bates, „„. „ rglish Master-Mr J. P. Gradwell, London Univer sity. rawing Maßter-^Mr J C. Hoyte. )tany-MrT. F. Cheeseman, F.L.S. For terms and prospectus, apply to the ue&a. School duties resumed Monday, January 31. 3 I G H S C. H O O L, IL SYMONDS-STRKET. Conducted by Mrs. Suatlt. George. This Institution, devoted to the thorough Educa )n of Girls, and to the Preparato. y Training of )ys, will re-open after the Christmas vacation on JESDAY, the 25th instant. The healthy and central position of the High •hool' the large, lofty, and well-ventilated class 'oms, which are fitted with every requisite for the ost improved and successful methods of instruction, >.jer duly qualified Teaoherß and Professors; the iMcUS Play-ground, which ■ possesses a croquet wn awli."», and a trapeze, form advantages which IBi believeA .are no where else available ior Female The Fees? paya^ quarterly in advapce, range Dm one toP»ve guineas, according to age and partments entered. . Two Pupil Teacher* ?e(j,Vli£oO' _ E M . / o "V A L. A) c. w7i)YsaN VING BEMCVID TO TBOSE COMMODIOUS AND CENTRAL PREMISES, 84 QUEENrSTREET, Five Doors above Vulcan Lane, .spectfully invites an INSPECTION Of the I*st Dolivcry of UMMER DRAPERY k FANCY GO JUST OPENED, .hich, on account of the advanced state of season', he is prepared to quit at unusually LOW PRICES. B.W.D. having Purchased a Large Importer ;ock of Brussels Tapes try Kidderminster Carpets Felts, Rugs And Floorcloths, _.t a Heavy Discou nt, is prepared to give very gxea dvantages in the Furnishing Departments. Some very Splendid Lines in APANESE AND MGGADORE SILKS. ILACK AND COLOURED DRAP Db PARIS AND EDDING AND TUSSORE SILKS, • EEMABKABLI OHBA3?. . .R. W.~ DYSON, B3??-.Now Address-^ ■"■•:■.-■..■•■ __..-• tt* 84, QUEEN-STREET, > A\ '."* 6 doors from VulCan Lane, A NNUAL CLEARING-OUT SALE OF SURPLUS DRESS MATERIALS, DRAPERY AND CLOTHING. H. ATEINS 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. ' _■ i . • ■ 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 elfect a clearance. ,;■■ Owing to the inclemency of the weather during thQ Spring and Summer Season, there is a large ' surplus of excellent patterns in DRESS MATERIALS to select from. During tiiis Cheap Clearing Sale of Summer DreßS Materials — Manchester Goods, Sheetings, .. Quilts, Blankets, Long Curtains, Table Linen, Calicoes, Clothing, and Fancy Goods, wßlfbe sold at Unusually Low Prices. . H. ATKINS. RIMAULT AND CO., PHARMACEUTICAL CHEMISTS, B,_Rub Vivienhe, Paris. Messrs. GRIMAULT & CO. beg to inform the publio that they have made arrangements in order to secure a regular supply of their CELEBRATED , BEMEDIES, 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 bear their pharmaceu tical denominations, so that physicians know exactly the nature and property of the prescribed jemedy.. The following list contains seme of these renowned preparations, which, as well as all the others, are con stantly kept by Grimault and Co.'b agents, who receive them direct from Paris :— Dr. Lera's Phosphate of Iron. This preparation contains the two chief elements of bones and blood; is a rapid cure to Anemia, Chlorosis, and impoverished b ood. It has no costive properties, and exerts no action upon the teeth. Grimault and C 6.'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 GRIMAULT 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 Mt.tico as the most active, and at. the same time the most; inoffensive remedy in the treatment of .acute and CHRONIC DISEASES. It has not, like Copaiba, tho inconvenience of causing nausea. Dusart's Syrup of Lactophosphate of Lime. TONIC, RESTORATIVE, and digestive remedy of the first order, particularly suitable for FEEBLE SUBJECTS. CONVACKSCENTS, OLD PEOPLE and RICKETTY CHILDREN, who find in them the CAL CAREO US ELEMENTS entering into the constitution of the bones. Well adapted for married ladies and WET NURSES,- whose milk its enriches. Grimault and Co. 's Indian Cigarettes. These Cigarettes, made of the extract of Indian Hemp, possess the most remarkable against asthma, nervous coughs, chbonio laryn gitis, HOARSENESS. LOSS of VOICE, FACIAL NEURALGIA and INSOMNIA. Agent in New Zealand: G. AICKIN, THE PHAE_MAOY, ' UK-SIT-BTREBT, ,%,....,. ; iAuckland.