The Evening Star.

Vol. VIL— No. 1,914.]

Auoklato, N.Z.,''J?HU"JftSDAr, APRIL 6.1876

[Pbioe : ONE PENNY,



Shls©iag. -3^ pACIFIC MAIL STEAMSHIP COMPANY. FOR SAN FRANCISCO DIRECT. The Powerful Al Irbn Screw Steamship COLIMAi Will leave DTO7EDIN on April 5, and AUCKLAND on April 10, Conveying H.B.M.'s Mails for San Fban cisoo, United States, Grkat Britain, viaKandavau and Honolulu. The Cabins on the Port Side of this splendid Steanj'er are reserved for Passengers booking in New Zealand. "^; fui'cher particulars, Freight, or Passage, apply OWEN & GRAHAM, Agents, Auckland. "7<A 13EGULARM0NTHLY Wmjts&\ -»-*J STEAM COMMUNICATION <W|\£> BETWEEN AUCKLAND, SYDNEY, MELBOURNE. The fast and favourite s.a. HERO, Captain Logan, may be expected here again about .the 18th of April. She will leave for Sydney and Melbourne three days after arrival. CRUICKSH&NK & CO., i Agents. 16, Queen-street, Auckland, March 21,1875. «stwS& TT'OR ' ARANAKI, ff|»R;<'\ V NELSON, PTCTON, W^. SJ^vK1 -*'' LINGTON, LYTTELTON. AND [Bopkinp through to Melbot>,;-ii6, fJr&ynioufch, Hofeitika, Wes^porfc, k'saroa, Thnaru, tad Oamaru.] T UESDAY, APRIL 11; Thf' tT Aion Steam Shipping Company's magnificent new Steamer HAWEA. Captain E WnEELER, will leave the Onohunga Wiarf 'on TUESDAY, the 11th instant, at, 10.30 a.m. Latest train for Passengers at 9.35 a.m. Tc be followed by Taupo, 18th inst. Hawea, 2. r>th inst. 'Through tickets to Melbourne at reduced rateH, For freight or passage appiy to HENDERSON & Mx\CFARLANE, 25, Queen-street 4"kjL ¥E¥ ZEALAND Sim i.M STKAM SHIPPING COM JMiS»I|S3f PANY (LIMITED.) Fob'nmw p£™OTraH, Nelson, Pioton, Wbliiho ton, 'Lvttkwon, and Oeago : transhipping at Wellington tor Wangakui, NAPnai, and Poverty Ba? -. and at Nolson for "Webivouv, Gbexmotixh, and Hokixika, {PaFjsenokbb Boomed THEotscra to MjeLßOimNii,] '^The d.b. TARA3STAKI ~Will leave the Onehunga Wharf on SATURDAY next, the Bth instant, at 9 a.m. Latest train for passengers, 7 15 a.m. An Omnibus will leave the Greyhound Hotel at 8 a.m. For freight or passage apply to W. F. WHEELER, Auckland. Or, A. BARNES, Onehunga, Offices: Hobsoa'fl Buildings, Shortland-street, «. TjIOR SALE, FEEIGHT, «j^|Jsk JO or charter. JJoSiijDiy Tliesclioontr m~"*~" * SISSY, 100 tons burthen, Captain Little, now in the Ma nn kan. Apply to STONE BROS. •s^V^v nPAM °' S.HANTEB <Sm^^^s. A- will after this date, and until MfbSl^ilxSVfurther notics.be laid up for clean-. ■^»S^^3fe> ing and repairs, during which period *ie cutter Beisy will take her place. The cutter BETSY Will leave the Government Wharf, Onehunga, for Waink-a, as follows :— Tlmrsday, 6th instant, morning tide. Saturday, 9th instant, morning tide. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Orders to collect goods left at the stores of Messrs. Henderson and Maufarlane, Agents Union S.S. 00. ; or Mr. W. J. Hurst and Co., will meet with prompt dispatch. A. CUNNINGHAM, Onehunga or Newmarket. JE»»i "MEW ZEALAND SHIPPING COMPANY'S "™*rc™^a FOR LONDON DIRECT. The Al Composite Clipper CARNATIO, 381 tons register. Wixuam Chapman, Commander mow loading, and will have good dispatch. Has first-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. • *££». Tjl^^ LONDON FIRST VESSEL FOR LONDON m"^aM™"™ DIRECT. The Splendid Al Clipper Ship GLENLORA, Captain Le Viscohtk, will sail as above on or about the end of April next. For freight, passage, and other particulars, apply OWEN & GRAHAM, Agents. 2 Auckland, 4th March, 1876. PASSENGERS' LINE OF PACKETS TO NEW ZEALAND. OWNED BY MESSRS. SHAW, SAVILL & CO., 34, Leadenhall-street, London. The above line of ships are regular jQjtSfc. traders to all the principal ports of jfaafcrafc^ New Zealand. They are clipper ships, InM?3sfi»Kclassed Al at Lloyds,and commanded TlTiiinT^J by experienced masters. The Bill of Fare is most substantial and of the best quality, and the accommodation roomy and con venient. 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 ntervala. Fulljpartioulars on application to L. D. NATHAN & CO., OWEN & GRAHAM, ORUICKSHANK & CO., > Agenta. ■.-lA HPHE brigantine FLIRT, Ms«lh\ -L 100 tons register, John MoKenzie, i[MMM^ Master, Is a resrular trader between xfiftttfcrigfZ* AUCKLAND AND LYTTEIiTON. For freight or passage apply to D. H. McKENZIE, Auokland, February 15th, 1876. jJ*!^ QTEAM COMMUNICA fRPSgRffSk. O TION WITH THE THAMES iffiypyOp^ AND COROMANDEL;. TIME-TABLE. DURHAM (s.s.)—For Thames. From Auckland: From Thames: Saturday, 10.30 am Saturday, 4 pm ENTERPRISE (p.s.)—Foe Thames. Friday, 8 pm . ENTERPRISE (p.s.)—Fob Coromandkl. ' ' vFrom Auckland From Coromandel: n r esday, 12 noon Thursday, 12 noon v «Sr « DURHAM (s.s.)—For Coromandel. *Vwf, 12 noon Friday, 4 pm Weather and other circumstances permitting. Wot. responsible for any cargo or parcels iput on DOMd without,.* shipping note. J. EDWARDS, Man :i<*er.



Shipping. F" OR NAPIEE DIRECT. '•-.. TIIOS.H* SOUTHERN CROSS, On MOMDAY next, at <l p.m. W. LODDER <& %*!L T7 O R 11 AGL A N Jfwl^, JL DIRECT. GO-AHEAD On MONDAY next, at 2 p.m. _J___ W. LODIJER. r^a* P.OR PORT BRIGHTON, jfjSs^s S^AB. ADELAIDE. j MERWANJEE PRAMJEE, N, P. Bidwelli, Commander, will sail for the above potts on or about Wednesday, tlie 32!h iost. First-r-lnsi accommodaiioi) for pftsac'tgers. For freight, passage, and further particulars, apply OWEN St. GRAHAM. UCKLANT) STEAM ROPE FACTORY. REDUCED P 11 ICES, Manila Hrm? ?-°m. Per ton. First Quality—. £ s. d. 1 inch ahd upwards fiO 0 0 5 inch ami under 68 10 0 Whale anrl Lance Lines 73 10 0 Cuttiner-in Falls 71 10 0 Second Quality— All Sizes 56 0 0 Flat ropes of superior quality, and warps of all Bizes, made to order. New Zealand Flax Rope. 2? inch and upwardsTw., 41 10 0 linch to2,V .. .. 43 in 0 ;! inch tint! under 47 10 0 Wool Lashing 40 0 0 Per Ib. Clothes Lines 0 0 5J , Flat ropes of superior quality, and warps of all si7.es, made to order. Tbrms: Purchases of £ 00 and upwards, approved stamped bills at four months, or 5% discount for cash ; £40 and upwards, approved stamped bills at three months, or 2J% discount for cash ; under .£4O, nstt cash. J. S. MA.CFARLANE & CO.™ Auckland, Ist March, 1870. R. F. B. WOODHAM, Teacher of the Pianoforto. Letters to be addressed North Shore, or Lowther Bazaw, Qneen-street. BFijFINT'HAN N A, ARTIST PHOTOGRAPHERS, (Jorner of QtTEEN AND WELLHSLKY - STREETS WEST, Over Messrs. Hewin's. ME. ■ MACLEAN, DENTIST, PRINCES- STRETT, AUCKLAND. Professional Hours:—9 to 1 a.m., and 2 to fip.m. Late hour ljy appointment yrr\jnpcXs"K"s~o"l ient 100 casks Plaster of Faris 8000 Slates (Countess) Fire Bricks, Fire Clay A ll kinds of Building1 Materials KEANK & .TENKINSON. Vicoria-street East. piDERTI CIDER ! f CIDER! DEVONSHIRE CIDERT andersigned having made arrangements for a ro^uiar supply of first-elats Cider, begs to Intimate to Ills 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, Wellesloy-street. iroTiCE of r ell'yTl, ELWIN B. DICKSON, LICENSED LAND BROKER, Under the Land Transfer (Torrens') Act, 1870, DRAUGHTSMAN, ILLUMINATOR, HERALD PAINTER, ETC. Agent for Mutual Liffl Association of Australasia. 7, Sojiervkiil's Buildings, Auoklakd. J. C. PELHAM'S " t adder and td arrow tjuctory, 49, Victoria-street, BVBRY DESCRIPTION OP Ladders, Earrows, and Steps, on hand, made to order, I or let on hire. TtTOTICE OF REMOVAL. F. B. WOOD HAM, LOWTHER BAZAAR, QCEEN-STRBET, Opposite the Thistle Hotel. TOYS, STATIONERY, FANCY GOODS, ETO. WPHILLIPPS AND SON, • OIL, COLOUR, and GLASS MERCHANTS, Importers of Paperhangingg, 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 Bashes, Doors, &c. Glass cut to size, and carefully packed. 95 and 97, Queen-street. SUPPORT LOCAL INDUSTRIES. SOAP !* SOAP ! SOAP ! J. ALLENDER Begs to direct the attention of the Public to the fact that his Carbolic Soap is a sure preventive against I SMALIi-rOX, MEASI.IIS, and all Contagious Diseases, and highly recommended by the Public Health Doctors as a thorough disin fectant for general domestic use. A free use of this Soap in families would tend to lessen doctor's bills. J.A. would also draw the attention of the Trade to his various brands of First Prize Cosimon Soaps, which for years have given general satisfaction; also to his new Local Industry—the manufacture of Fancy Toilet Soap, of the various kinds as under :— Family Brown Windsor, in bars and tablets, 7 and 141b boxes ' Fancy assorted Oval Tablets. 7 and 141b boxes Fancy Aseortf d Square Tablets. 7 and 141b boxes Honey, GUyoerine, Elder Flower, and Carbolic, in bars and tablets, 7 and 14tb boxes Soft Soap, for "Wool-washing, Machinery, and general scouring purposes, equal to the im-, ported article Greaves, for Dog and Fowl Feed, always on hand. \ Parnell Steam Soap and Candle Works, Office, 7, Queen-street, Auckland. ITY WEST No. 2 PUBLIC SCHOOL, Wellington-street. The Evening Classes will be re-opened on MO2T DAY, March 6, at 7 p.m. Terms:—Senior Class: English, Arithmetic, Book keeping, &c.,. is 6d per week. Junior Elementary Class, Is per week. French Classes, conducted by Mons F. Peltzer, of the College of Henri Quatre, Paris. Terms, la per lesson of one hour; three lessons per week, 2s 6d N ° T _—l G E> 1 T. B. CAMERON, Architect afd Enginber, Corner of High-street and Vulcan Lane, Is prepared to supply Plans, Specifications, and correct Estimates for all description of Buildings on shortest notice^ WOOLF begs to intimate to * the Auckland public that he has com meuead business at lVlessn Cousins and Atkins, near the Market, as a Turner n.vd Twister, where all kinds of work in connection with the trade will be attended to with neatness and despatch. Prices strictly mode rate. THE undersigned begs to intimate that he has opened a General Store in the Great North Road, and trusts by attention to business and selling out First-class Goods at Town Prices, to merit a fair share of public patronage J. TT. .TrvnNTVfr,



|\ WEBSTER,. *• Wholesale and Retail SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKER, i 133, QUBteN-STKKET, AtTOKiAND, I (Next the Union Bank). ___ WBMITH, deceiving and » Forwarding -Agent, Queen-street Whari, ; Auckland. Goods delivered from Ship's side with despatch N. B ■—Ballast Bupplied. r I TOT" s c clTombl & s 6~n, i MALTSTBBB, 3REWSSRS, AND BOTTLERS, J GREAT NORTHERN BREWERY, | AUCKLAND. jfi P A U L S 3; ( KJ* is prepared to make up Gentlemen's Clothing to no easuro from £2 14s 6d a Tweed Fashionable Suit, warranted well shrank ; also, Tweed Trousers form 10s 6d.—B. FA. TTLHO, Tailor, three doors from Royal Mail Hotel, Victoria-ntreot.—Cleaning, Repairing, &c A BERDEEN BOOT FACTORY, , .Ok.- ALBERT-STREET. j Every description of Men's, Women's, and Children's Colonial made Boots and Shocß kept in stock. Tho only Manufactory in the Province whore hand closed and hand made Boots are to be had. A supply of Seamless Watertights always on on hand BLACK ft CO. W, SK INNER, 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, OfP.eu tflttlnga. ha^Jio. ULMAFH PHOTOGITAP HIC GALLERY, SHORTLAND-hTREET. pho grapuy in all its branches Views of the Hot Lakes, Rotomahaka. The finest collection of local views and Maori cartos in Auckland. 4©" Children's Portraits taken inßtfcntanooußl . "^ TO H N~B O~P P E T? W HOUSE, LAND, GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, NO. 8, QUKKN-STRKFX Agent for Mr. C. G. Quick's Waikato Parcels Delivery and Passenper Booking. August 5,-1875. fiLARKE B B OTHE RS, \J (LATE CROMBIE'S) ROYAL FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHIC, GALLERIES, (Opposite Union Bank), Q TJ E i5 N - S T It E E T, Auckland. First-clasß Portraits, from C.P.V. to Life Size, at • Moderate Prices. Children's Portraits takon instantaneously. y E. T. TRAP FORD, SURGEON DENTIST, WiKEPOLB'STHmiT, Teoth extracted without Pain by Dr Clover's Patent Oxide Gas. Artiflcal Teeth (from One to a ? ?:'lßet). 11lrTe"s~qFo1) will, WHEELWRIGHT, AND AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENT MAKKR, OtahuhU. Spring Carts, 'Wagon b, kc., made and repaired on the premises. Goods forwarded por Train to the Waikato. NOTICE OF REMOVAL. PAPERHANGING, OIL, COLOUR, AND GLASS WAREHOUSE, No, 53, Corner of Queen and West Qaeon-streete. J. HENDERSON Has much pleasure in amui ncinK to his Friends ancl the Public generally, tha he has removed to above address, where h: hopes to merit a continuance of their liberal aunport, No. 53, Queen-street. pHOTOGE A P H I C NOTICE. The undersigned having purchased the NEGATIVES taken at the establishment of Mr E. H Bartlett, Jate 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. $gr THE AMERICAN PHOTOGRAPHIC COMPANY ! fßa Per JOHN WcGARRIGLE, Manager. PRIME CORNED T3UTTER. FINE BACON AND HAMS! RICH CHEESE! FRESH EGGS! Regular Weekly Supplies WHOLESALE PRICES ADAM LAYBOURN, Fort-street, t ! '■ STANDARD FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY OP NEW ZEALAND. IST~ Agent for Auckland— HENRY GILFILLAN, • 7, Qneen-atreet. TMTACH INERY W. VICKERY, In returning thanks to his numerous customer* and friends for their liberal support during the last seven teen years, begs to inform them that he has re-com menced business in his new premises, at the Corner of Victoria and Nelson-streets, as MILLWRTGHT, ENGINEER, AND IRON ' AND BRASS FOUNDER, and trusts he will still continue to merit the con fidence hitherto accorded him. All orders will meet with his usual attention and prompt despatch. Agricultural Implements Renewed and Repaired. Quartz Crushing Machinery made to order. Timber Jacks as formerly. For sale. Horizontal and Vertical Enginp. ■ TM|POR.TANT. ' NOTICE OF REMOVAL ! J. HENDERSON in thanking his friands 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. Gilberd, Painter. Wyndham-street, i > it below Herald office), and purposes giving his undivided attention to the HOUSE AND SHIP PAINTING BUSINESS, in which he will endeavour to merit a icontinuance cf their patronage. N.B.—The extensive Stock of Paperhangings, &c, will be disposed at the Lowest Remunerative Prices. All Orders executed] with despatch by experienced workman. W. HARDW IC X, • FAMILY GROCER AND GENERAL PROVISION MERCHANT, Shobtland Orescent, Auckland. G.W.H. Jin returning thanks to his fnumerouß friends ana the public generally for their kind sup port daring the past, is glad to inform them that he is still in a position to carry out withjpromptness and despatch any orders] that may. be to hia care. TVToyip lint fW.pln«i



Business Cards- ~T ~C A^ II S () N, «l o Houbo and Land Agent, Rent and Uebt Collector, Stichbury's Buildii)gs._Qu_een-Btreet. GE O R G © A X E R S, FRWIMAN'S BAY SOAP AMD CANDLE WORKS. V»" Casnßuyei^ofjMlo^ WIMOOK BROTHERS, f W SO AP & CANDLE MANUFACTURERS, Kiohmond, Cox's Crxkk. Offlco — Pi^ain-^reet J _Auckiand. i~0,..H O R M A N, TEACHER OF MUSIC, Waterloo Quahkasi, Opposite Government House. W| I. W A T T B, PHOTOaRAPHER, , Qttkek-street, Okehttkga. J & J~ S' OPP ET, FREEMAN'S BAY STEAM MILLS, AND No. 101, Lower Queen-street, Wharf, A U C X h A n V. : CO O K'S 'B ÜBSBS c leave Coocibes' quarter to »nd a quarter-past ovory hour for Newmarhot Kpsom—S. (juarter to 11, 2, and 5. Gvafton Koad-Kvery hour. CAKRIAGES, BUGGIES, HANSOMS, ETC., ALWAYS OK HIKES ' _ BAY OF ISLANDS COAL YAED BREAKWATJiR ROAD. BAY OF ISLANDS AND NEWCASTLE COAL ON SALE, Office: 7, Queen-street. HENRY GILFILLAN, A fifirnt. "OIAFOFOKTES, Ac, Just Arrived, JKT ex Carnatio.— A choice aßgortment of Ktiglish Pianofortes, with the Patent Thre.'e PedalH, io ho ftold clicap : also, a larßO stock of Musical Instruments of all lrincls; and all the newest antl most popular Music of the day. All the abovu havinp been selected per sonally by Mr. H. Cu<rl;Boy ill the Home Markets, each instrnruent will have his restored trade rnarlr, "Invicta," and will be (sivtrantced crcnuine.—H; COCKrtF/y. Music Seller, 2^o, Queen-wtreet. [Kstabwsiikd 1804.J By appointment Excellency tho to His <!l$^&,MMZ' Governor. TB A E N E T T, PORK 13UTCHER, HAM AND BACON CURER, NKX'JUOITY HAIiIi, OPPOSITK TUB TniSTLB IIOTEL, AND AT PABNKLI. :— SKiSi T. Baiinett in thanking the public for their long and steady support, and having purchased Mr. Morey business, as carried on in the premises opposite Mr. Darby's Thistle Hotol, be? to announce that ho is now prepared to supply every requisite of the trade. A ll Goods stamped ho as to defy imitation. N. B.—Arrangements are now complete for the supply of shipping ordure, which will; meet with prompt doliverv, and with T.B.'spersonaljittention. Tn old story eetmobal'd. Two mon a .lonrney had to f?o (The one wns Jim. the other Joe), The distance two flcoifi miles and. ton, And fifty long miles back again. Away they sped with right Rood -will; Through bush and brakp, o'er plain and hill, But very soon the one cnll'd Joe Declared ha could no further go. ■Tim's hurry would wot brook delay, So like a shot h« sped away; His journey and his business o'er, He took the road fur home once more. "When half way back he met poor Joe, Walking along but very plow, Who when ho sa^Lit, It was Jim, , , v. With raeful face UJTOqucstioirtßfinni*" ' " Pray toll me friPnd. how it can bo, That you can walk so light and freo, While I, with blisters on each toe, Have fivfl-and-twenty miles, to go?" Quoth Jim, "Tho secret you shall know How I with e>Nßa and comfort go, Dame Nature's gifts I don't abuse, And Hemps always makes my shoes. We forget whether Jim wore a pair of our Men's Elastic Sidps cr Balmoral Boots at 12s Gd, but they both go well. His wil'n has kept up to him for yeara, and she wears our own make Kid Elastic Siiios^at 10s Cd. HEMUS'S STAbTbcJoT WAREHOUSE, Market Corner, Queen-street. p £—.^ R X E> WHOLESALE BELLOWS MAKER, Wakefield-stkeet, Auckland. BT Blncksmith's Bellows made and repaired. T7-ICTORIA quadrant; For Sale, four Allotments and two Cottages; 94 feet frontage. SAMUEL COCHRANE A SON, Land AgeDts, Fort-street. R. PATJLDER, Sole Contractor to the City Council for the Emptying of Earth Closets, Privy Boxes, Cesspits, etc., is prepared to attend punctually to all requests regarding the above. Persons desiring to have the said places attended to, either weekly, fortnightly, or otherwise, can have the same done by leaving a notice, either verbal or written, with the Inspector of Nuisances, City Council Office, Queen-street. FISHER AND CO., Wholesale, Shipping, and Family Butcher, Queen-street, corner of Durham-street, Auckland. Poultry of all kinds dressed to order. Prime Smoked Tongues, Home-cured Bacon. Corned Beef on Bale 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. TAMES BUTC HE R, W? CARTER, CONTRACTOR, &o. Goods Cleared and Delivered from Ships' aide on SHORTEST NOTICE. ' BALLAST SUPPLIED. BTkwoasti,!! AJtn> Bat or Island Coais. Also, IPjrwror. cut or uncnt. at BKAfIOKABLB BATES |A OAJftD.J QAMTTEL WELLS S3 House, Land, and Commission Agent, Collector of Rents, Debts, Highway Rates, &o. V Loans arranged. Office:—l 29, Queen-street (three doors below tho Union Bank.) XKTNEg ! BONES! B0TO8! Bought in any quantities for Cash at the Freeman's Bay Bone Mills, and at No. 101, Lower Queen-street, b^ 3. & J. SOPPET. npHE Undersigned are Cash Pur JL ohabebb of HIDES, SHEEPSKINS, WOOL TALLOW, &c, &c, at highest market ratea, in any quantity. Consignors direct will huve prompt and immedlat cash remittances returned at satisfactory rates. IRELAND BROS., Tannbrs and Leather Mantoactttrers, Attoklajto. »p X E E gEE DS. 1,000 Pounds Worth of the above, viz. : PINES, CYPRESS, and SHELTER TREES, from the Pacific Slopes, JUST RECEIVED BY MAIL. Intending Planters would do well to Inspect Stock. __„ S' AUCKLAND SEED DEPOT (Opposite T. & S. Morbin's), ROBT. BREWJN. ! AUCKLAND WATERJWORKS. BRAKSTON & FOESTER, DULY LICENSED PLUMBERS, Are prepared to lay on Water Services in accordance witu the Specifications and General Conditions required, and on the most reasonable terms, BRANSTON & PORSTER, Plumbers and Gaafltters, &c,



Business Cards. TO TEA DEALERS. ; Ex 'Naedoo,' from Foo Chow @ DITNEDTN. Tho undersigned are receiving a portion of the fine quality half-chests and boxes of the cargo of Teas just arrived from China as above. The attention of the Trade is specially invited to tho superior quality and value of this shipment. T. H. HALL & CO. X 'TEELEVAN FAMILY,' AND LATE ARRIVALS. 100 tons Finest Otago J?l In sacks ana bags Bran Oatmeal Pearl Barley Oats. ■'■■' T. H. HALL & CO. pj X j <X E R 0': 10 BALKS DAIRY-FED BACON AND HAMS. T. H. HALL & CO. A R II I V E D, _OL Per the Taranaki: 11 eases Canterbury ae^, hall & c()< A USTRALI A. N S. T. H. HALL & CO., Wy>tdh a m-str rut, AGENTS FOR MESSRS. CAUGHEY, WJNii) PRODUCERS, Roeeive orders from the Trade lor those favourite WINES, and guarantee them delivered in good condition in Bottle or Hulk by return of every steamer from Molbournv. January, 187u. BATAVIA SEA AND 'FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY PREPARED TO FTRE OR ■ MARINE RISKS at LOWEST RATES. Losses paid either in this Colony or at anj-Jof the Company's Branches. All inlormation may be obtained by applying to > H. W. HEATH, General Agent, Bank Buildings. Auckland, February 3, 1875. BUTLER AND McTNNES, ■ HOUSE, SIGN, AND DECORATIVE PAINTERS AND PPERHANGKERS, Foot of Wakeiield-street, Oil, Colour, Glass, White Lead, Scrim,, Brushes, Varnißhea, Glue, Paperhanginga of all descriptions. PF- AH ordero entrusted to their care will receive prompt attention. , 'american rubber stamp JjL COMPANY, DUNEDIff. ' Messrs Reed and Brett have been' appointed Auckland agnnts for tho above Company, and all orders left; with them will bo promptly attended to. ■ ftnmplnrftrfiM ">■<'!>' an tho J3gAK om«e. - ' ' - T OSBO R~N E & CO., 9J • WOOL STAPLERS & BROKERS, FOKT-SUHH, Auckland. Are Wool and Skin Buyers. They are also prepared to make liberal advances on Wool consisted to them, and which they will ware house and ship on the most favourable terms to their customers. All Wools classified if required. *»* Reference : National Bank of New Zealand. MR. MASSET HARDING (F.R.C.S., England, by Exam.)i Formerly HOUSE SURGEON, Middlesex Hospital, May bo consulted at all hours at his residence, MR. KING'S, CHEMIST, &0., QUiSEN-STBEET, Next to National Bank. T^T O T.I C E C. T. HARDING Having purchased the joint business of Messrs P. Archard and J. Brown, Coal and Firewood Merchants, of Mechrnics' Bay," begs to intimate that he is pro pared to execute all orders for Coals, Firewood. &c, on the most liberal terms, and hopes by strict atten tion to business to receive a share of that patronage so liberally accorded to his predecessors. N.B.—Posts, Rails, and Palings always on hand. FENCING OS1 ALL DESCRIPTION. Casting Done with Despatch. All orders left at Mr R. Brewin'a Auckland Seed Depot will receive promp attention. ■XT 0 T I C E. TO.BUILDERS, CONTRACTORS, & OTHERS.J TIMBER ! BRICKS ! TIMBER ! The undersigned as Agents for WAIKAWAU SAWMILL TAIRUA SAWMILL HARKER'S PATENT BBIOK KILN, MB CHANIC'S BAY re prepared to receive and execute [orders In con. aection with above. COMBES & DALDY, 27, QUEKN-STRJCKT FOR SALE, at a very low price, a good three-roomed Cottage, with freehold Allotment, 45 x 99 feet at Ponsonby.—Apply to John Soppet, No 8, Queen-street. Ip OR Positive Sale, cheap, on easy terms, a good four-roomed Cottage, with outbuildings and good freehold garden, 40 x 100 ft, good well, etc, and splendid view, at Glenburn, Ponsonby ,—Apply to John Soppet, No 8, Queen street. OR SA.LE AT OUR WORKS— 3, 6,10, 15, and 20 horse-power Engines and Boilers Bonemill, for hand or steam power, ex Merwan jee Framjee Break down and Circular Sawing Machinery Flax Machineß New and second-hand Timber Jacks. Terms oan be arranged. - MASEFIELD & CO. "KTOTICJG OF REMOVAL. MISS HILL Begs to inform the inhabitants of Ponsonby, and the Parents of her Pupils, that she will remove to her new residence, Wentworth House, Ponsonby. and that Bhe has not disposed of the goodwill of. her School. - y Miss Hill will be prepared to receive a limited num ber of Boarders, her house being large, well venti lated, and replete with every requirement for their comfort. School Duties yill commence on WEDNESDAY, 19th. April. . . . MBS. KAYE WEIGHT inform Parents and Guardians that on Wed nesday, April 19, she will assume the control of the Bchool at present conducted by Miss Hill, in Hobson street. Under her personal charge the greatest care and attention will be devoted to imparting to her Pupils a thoroughly Bound Education in all Its branches. Mrs. Wright having studied Music and the Modern Languages nnder eminent Masters both in London and on the Continent, possessing many testimonials as to her attainments, and having held a high, position under the Board of Education in this province during the past three years (which is a sufficient guarantee as to her capabilities as a Teacher), confidently anticipates giving the utmost satisfaction to the Parents of those Pupils whcjmay >c pnt'Tiired fr>Tier care.



Dornwell's Advertisement. T HAVE MUCH PLEASURE IN acquainting the public with the REMO V A L of my business to ray NEW PREMISES ' (NEAR THE NEW THEATRE), ON FRIDAY NEXT (D.V.), MARCH 31, V and to have SUCH A DISPLAY OF MEAT . a:i has not been seen south of the Line. In returning my sincere thanks for the very liberal patronage always accorded me, I beg to call attention I to facts why the same should be even extended in the Now Premises:— , . The Cattle are the best that can be obtained. They are slaughtered at my private slaughterhouse, in a humane, cleanly and wholesome manner; and - The the-Meat is sold at prices that defy competition. SMALL PROFITS, QUICK RETURNS, and LARGE SALES, are sure to secure the LARGEST TRADE in Town. OWING TO EXTRA CUSTOM IN THE SUBURBS, I shall run TWO CARTB daily; and any , meat bought before 10 a.m., can be delivered in time for dinner. I SHALL EXHIBIT AND SELL ON SATURDAY, 10 PRIME OXEN, From Awitu, 50 SHEEP, 10 LAMBS, 10 PIGS, 2 CALVES. FORE-QUARTERS MUTTON...... 2£d. LEGS MUTTON ... ... 4d. ROAST BEEF ...... 3d, 4d; sd, and 6d. BOILING BEEF 2d, 3d, 4d. CORNED BEEF, OF SUPERIOB QUAUTY, IN TIERCES. A. DORNWELL. The Proprietor is determined to CLEAR OUT tht whole of the Stock on SATURDAY EVENING, ever if he should have to resort to a Dutch Auction.



For Sale. _____ mo SHIPPERS, CONTRACTORS, AND BUILDERS. KAU R I TI MB E R. _"he undersigned is selling at GREATLY REDUCED RATES. C. A. HARRIS, BEITOMAETEOAD, AND AT THE SPIT, NAPIER. January 20, 1876. FOE. Positive Sale, at a very low > price, a really good G-roomed House, ■with freehold garden in good order, 48 x 110 feet, situated in Oxford-street, South Newton, Apply to JOHN SOPPET, No 8. Queen-street" OKEBY-STREET.-For Sale, 5 Building Allotments, esch 30 feet frontage. Price, £1 per foot; terms easy. £.s•s SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON,"-1:.. I , Land Agents, Fort-street, i FOR Immediate Sale, at very low prices, several choice Allotments at Ponsonby. 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 feet frontage to Upper Queen-street by 185 fecit deep.—Apply to JOHN SOPPET No. 8, Queen-street. OR SALE, at Ellerslie, a really good .vnd 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 Eailway Station, and fronting on to the main road. Apply to JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. OR SALE, remarkably cheap, 182 : acres of splendid Land, with creek frontage, and s very great quantity of .Totara treeß of largo size upon it.—Apply to JOHN SOPPET, ' No. 8, Queen-street. FOR IMMEDIATE "SALE,"three . Eligiblo Building Allotments, Brighton Eoad. 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, &c, 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 C-room'ed House, with every convenience, and freehold allotment 45 x 110 feet;',' Apply to JOHN SOPPETT, No 8, Qneen-Btreet. p O II 5 A LE. A three-horse power Thbeshing Machine, with horse gear complete; also, New-Winnowing Machine, SAMUEL CpCHRANE & SON. ■ TDOR SALE, a very desirable;pTarm JL 616 acres at East Pukekohet. This fink Farm has a frontage of \}4 miles-to toe Drury and Tuakau Eoads, and lies within 2 miles of two Railway Stations on the Auckland and Mercer Eailway. The landis nearly all in rich grass, well fenced, and sub divided by permanent fences into 7 paddocks. There is a never failing supply of;water in every paddock, ■ , also a Creek winningl through"tbe-cent'fsWf thTTTSttflnT1 About 100 acres are standing bush, and divided into blocks for shelter and ornament. There is a com fortable Residence upon the Farm, containing seven apartments, together with substantial yards and pens, f which are most complete either for Cattle or Sheep. This is a really first-class Farm. Intending pur chasers can inspect for themselves, and will be shewn over the property by the owner, Mr C Tylden. This property can be sold in farms of 416 and 200 acreß, to suit purchasers.—J. M. LENNOX, Estate Agent, Auckland. FOR SALE, at Ponsonby, a good Five-roomed Residence (quite new), with free hold allotment 50 x 100. Price, £281, One-half'of the money can remain on mortgage if desired The owner of this property is only selling because he is leaving the country.—J. M. LENNOX, Estate Agent, Auckland. FOR SALE, one of the Choicest Farms in the Province of Auckland. There are ne?rly 700 acres in the Farm, nearly all of which is fenced and laid down in rich grass. This splendid Farm is situated at Te Awamutu, one of the richest agricultural districts in the country, and is only a short distance from the proposed Eailway Station.— J. M. LENNOX, Estate Agent. IpOR SALE, at Newmarket,-a- pretty and tastefully-built' Residence. There are 7 rooms in the residence, together with commodious outhouses, stabling, etc. The property is only a few minutes walk from the Newmarket Railway Station, and iB built upon a large freehold allotment—J. M. Lennox, Estate Agent, Auckland. FOR^ALE, a bargain, the Ellerslie Stables, with 6£« acres of freehold, and large frontage to the main South Eoad. Price, £450. The soil is first quality.—J. M. Lennox, Estate Agent, Auckland. IpOR SALE, near the Royal Oak, a. good Suburban Property, with 8£ acres of free hold. This property is most beautifully situated, at the corner of three roads, aiid commands magnificent view of the Manukau and surrounding country. There are 5 rooms in the Eesidence, together with stabling, cowsheds, and an excellent orchard. Price, £650.— J. M. Lennox, Estate Agent. TG^OR SALE, at Remuera, near JL Orakei, a good Suburban Residence wit < ±\g acres of freehold, all laid out in first-class orchard and pasture. The residence commands r beautiful view, and is situated opposite to "William Hunt, Esq. Price, £450.— J. M. Lennox, Estate Aaent, Auckland. GBRYETT, Tailor (from the • establishment of the renowned "Poole," London), has commenced bußiness over the City Mart, junction of Queen and Shbrtland-streets. Orders executed in the neweßt fashions at reasonable prices, and with punctuality. Gentlemen desiring to be well dressed will not be disappointed by patroni eing the above. Commands received at all hours o<" the day, or at gentlemen's own private residences if required. Eepairs and alterations attended to with equal despatch. R~ GILHAM'S 'Busses will' leave \ • Onehunga at a quarter to 8 a.m. and quarter ' to 12 everyday; Auckland'at a quarter to 10 a.m, ana quarter to 4 p.m. If required, a Speoial Coach win be run to enit convenience of evening parties. MRS. WOOD, Upper Wakefieid street, Certificated Mid-wife and Monthly Nur»e. bpgs to inform the ladies of Auckland and its vicinity that she will be open to any engagement and by strict attention and kindness hopes to gain their patronage. . 6 CARRIER PIGEONS for Sale.— V/ Apply at the Stab office. ' • 0 TMPORTANT PUBLIC .NOTICE, WILLIAM iIoWNHILL, BOOT AND SHOE MiKEB, Of No. 88, QtrEEy-STREET, Thanking his friends, patrons, and the public ia general for all past favor.. begß to notify to them that he has It E MO V ED l' To thru _iore commodious premises lately occupied by Mr Asher, NO. 70, QuEEN-STREET, ' \ (Opposite the Bank of. Mew. Zea_and), T™tZ he.i.£ op-es.,,bjr strict attenti°n to business together with.civility and a first-class article at* moderate profit to t ßtiU retain a fair share off thab patronage. » • ffOBSES, BUGGIES, &c. EBMO V E D. ??? H!RE> Hom8» Buggies, or any other kind of Iffet.'' »r n«>w,stables, Lome i»d WeSey-: