The Evening Star.

Vol. VII.-- Ho. 1,892.]

Auckland, N.Z., J?RIDA_T, MAEOH 10. 1876

[Price : ONE PENNY,



Shlmjlaf. jIS% Pacific mail «||p.-:/ " v ~ STEAMSHIP COMPANY. FOR SAN FRANCISCO DIRECT. The Powerful Al Iron Screw Steamship GRANADA Will leave DUWEDIN on the Bth March, and AUCK LAND on the 13th March, conveying H.B.M.'fi Mails for San Fbancihco, United States, Gjusat Britajjt, VIA KANJUVAU AND iiONOIiTJLU, The Cabins on the Port Side of this splendid Steamer aro reserved for Passengers booking in New Zealand. For further particulars, Freight, or Passage, apply OWEN & GRAF AM, Agsnts, Auckland. TjiOß, SYDNEY AND gj^lsli^, JD MELBOURNE. Ssi"4" '• N The fast and fuvoxirito s.s. Xa j.:j v'j Captain LoaAN, having been detained in Sydney to bring on the Suez Mail, 'will not now be in Auckland before the 15th instant. She will leave for Sydney and Melbourne on or about SATURDAY, the 18th March. For freight or passage, apply to CEUICKSUANK & CO., Agents. 10, Quoon-street, Auckland, March 10, 187 C. *JkA, TTOR TARANAKI, eßp^V^-V J? NELSON, PICTON, WEL °Y ■ T» LINGTON, LYTTELTON, AND [Booking through to Melbourno, Gtreymoutli, Hokitika, Westport, Akaroa, Timara, and Oamaru.] TUESDAY, MARCH 14. The union Steam Shipping Company's magnificent new Steamer HAWEA. Captain E. WiiEEtEn, will leave the Onehunga Wharf on TUESDAY next, the 14th March, at 11 a,m. latest train for passengers, 9.35 a.m. March 18—Taupo, as above. March 28 —Hawea, as above. Through tickets to Melbourne at reduced rates, For freight or passage apply to HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, 25, Queon-street d"kjk ¥TEW ZEALAND ffldiKllls, && STEAM SHIPPING COM . 2PANY (LIMITED.) Fob New Plymouth, Nelson, Pioion, Wblliho ton, Ltjttelton, and Oiaoo; transhipping at ■Wellington for ■Wanganui, Napier, and Povektx Bay ; and at Nelson for Westpoiw, Geeymotoh, and Hokitika. [PASSKN6EBS BOOKBD THBOtfan TO MjJLBOTJBHB,J The s.B. WELLINGTON Will leave the Onehunga "Wharf TO-MOEPvOW (Saturday), the 11th March, at 10.30 a.m. Latest train for Passengers at 9.35 a.m. JPor freight or passage apply to W. F. WHEELER, Auckland. Or, A. BABWES, Onehungs. • O fflces: Hobson's Buildings, Shortland-street. «®L% QTEAM OOMMUNICA- kj TION WITH THE THAMES jP>fc;,.;j* X ' ' AND COBOMANDEL; """ ""*" TIME-TABLE. DURHAM. From Auckland: From Thames: Saturday, 11.30 am Saturday, 5 pm ENTianrniaE, For Thames: Friday, 8 pm MANAIA. From Auckland :j From Coromandcl: Friday, i 2 noo.u Saturday, 12 noon Weather and other eircuimstances permitting, jfot responsible for accidents in Bhippteg, carrying, ..- discharging live stock. Not responsible for any cargo or parcels put on without a Bhippiß,note i;DWAßDg) : Manager. j&&!U ITEW ZEALAND J^afSf^v ■Li SHIPPING COMPANY'S LINE, H^W^^xil FOX LONDON DISECT. The Al Composite Clipper OAENATIO, 881 tons register. Wiliiam Chapman, Commander now loading, and will have good dispatch. Basfirst-claF.B accommodation for Saloon, Second Cabin, and Steerage Passengers. For freisht or passage, apply to The New Zealand Shipping Co. (Limited) Agents. 93, Queen-street, 15th February, 1870. 'aa T?OR LONDON J^^^^^" FIRST VESSEL FOR LONDON The Splendid Al Clipper Ship GLENLORA, Captain Le Viscomte, will sail as above on or about * the end of April next. For freight, passage, and other particulars, apply OWEN & GRAHAM, Agents. Auckland, 4th March, 1876. PASSENGERS' LINE OF PACKETS TO NEW ZEALAND. OWNED BY MESSES. SHAW, SAVILL & CO., 34, Leadenhall-street, London. The above line of ships are regular JCjjfrS^. traders to all the principal ports of i^^Sbk New Zealand. They arc clipper ships, ISS3s*iaK classed Al at Lloyds, and commanded iirFnTTi *™ experienced masters. The Bill of -! . " "taa 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>lso leave at almost regular ntervals. FuU\partioulars on application to L. D. NATHAJST & CO., OWEN 6 GRAHAM, . . CEUICKBHANK & CO., Agents, "XT O T I O E. »»&KsKsßs4!» l2UlvJa.S3i.xiJr Will run, until further notice, between Mercer and Hamilton, on arrival of the Train at 10.30 a.m., carrying Passengers and Luggage, on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, and loaving Hamilton on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, at 8.30 a.m. All Passengers and Parcels booked at the Office of John Soppet, agent, No. 8, Queen-street, Auckland, for the above places, will receive prompt attention. ■;. R. C. LONG, Agent, Mercer. , ; ; , C. G. QUICK, Proprietor. \-Aa tvt 0 T I C E. QUICKSTEP. ' Is prepared to carry Sheep and Freight at reasonable rates.,:. Arrangements made on board.for at Mr Sop pet|s office, Queen-street. • -■„■" The steamer arrives at the Point in* time for the transmission of the Sheep by the afternoon train, ana •wires lo Hamilton in time to-remove same before , fork. v « '{M:M vw *; o. a, quick.



Shipping <' rR HPHR bvigautine FLIRT V;-_ >-• ,:\ J_ 100 tons regietcr, John McKcnzic 'I/... , Master, is v regular tracer betweei • ' ' ■-"': ■ ,'-.,'•- Auckland and LvxteliTOH. For freight or pn~sc?o apply to I). IT. McKENZIE. Auckland, February lfivh, IS7G. ]|f R. F. B. WOODHAM, Teachei ; of lie Plan1, -forte. Letters to be addressee Morfh Shore, or .rowihoc Jlir r, Queen-Btrpet. _ 5 TfjrK fbo OTAiAKJEB i- -^ ■:• GfiEY-SICUEET. Mcn'B Boofs, 355; Men's Plioon, 12n Cd; Ladios Boots from 12s C,<l; lien's Soleieg uml Iloi-'lii-s, -I* fid. ) ■q'BMIJR ANi)'HAIf N^A. \ iLJL ARTIST Plli TOaKAPntRS, I t%ei- of QCEBN ATCD WjSLLi-KLBY'fiTJREKTS WEST, Over Jrcrsif". llsi-o.iii'a. JAM inr B""U '" C~H~B ~E, Goods •- kcreu ivrul Ik'livc:.'v> i'roiu bhip3' side oa RfioilTK-n fro^TOF. ballast hi;rri-vm. ITEWOABTLK AMD J-iAV OJi ISIiiSD COAXig. Also,' TLf R. M A 0 L E AN, JlslL dektist, I'l: TJS 0E S- S'JMSJj T, AUCKLAND. Professional Hours:—o to 1 a.m., and 2to sp.m. Lato hour by ny.poiniroe))t. T\ EVI T % GUJS -MAKES 244, QUEEN-STREET, Always in Stock-Best br&nfls Gunpowder, &c Blasting Powder. Mill Fuse, Shoctiag and llshing Jacfcte. Q N. S A L E, dCO casks Cemcct 100 cafibs Plaster of Faris 8000 Slates (Countess) Firo Bricks, Fire Olay All kinds of Building1 Materials KEANiS & JENKINSON. Vicioris-atreet East. VTOTICB OFREMOVAL. ELWIN B. DICKSON, LICENSED LAND BROKER, Under the Land Transfer (Torrens') Act, 1870, DRAUGHTSMAN, ILLUMINATOR, HEPvALD PAINTER, ETC. Agent for Mutual Life Association of Australasia. 7, SoMERw-Lii's Buildings, Auckland. 1 S H E R A~N D C 0., Wholesale, Shipping1, 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 sale in large quantities. N.B.—Dealers in Game. Live Pheasants forwarded to all parts of the Colony upon receipt of order. Families waited on in town or suburbs. J. C. PELHAM'S J^ ADDER AND Jg ARROW JUCTORY, 49, Victoria-street, EVERY DESCRIPTION OF Ladders, Barrows, and Steps, on hand, made to order, or let on hire. TVTOTICE OF REMOVAL. F. B. WOODFTAM", LOWTHER BAZAAR, .Queen-street, Opposite the.TMstle Hotel. TOYS. STATIONERY. FAffCY GOODS, ETO. WPKILLIPPS AND SOK, a OTL, COLOUB-.o»d nT..vaa importers or niptirnangitiffs, Scrim, Paints, Oils, Turperitino, Colours, Varnishes, French Polish, Gold Leaf, Artists' Colours and Bmsheß, Plate, Sheet, Crown, Ornamental, and Photographic Glass, Picture Frame rmd Tapestry Mouldings, Clock and Compass Glass> s, Glazed f:p.shes, Doors, i^c. dloaa cut "to size, and carefully packed. 95 aud 07, Queen-street WAT A VIA SI? A AND FIRE As INSURANCE COHIPANY PREPARED TO ACCEPT PTRE OR M -EJNE RISKS at LOWEST RATES, Leases paid either in this Colony or at any^of the' Company's Branches. All information may bo obtuinpd by applying to j H. W. HIDATH, General Agentj Bank Buildings. Auckland, February 3, 1875. TMTB. MAIDEN'S 'BUS between JJ.JL Aticklanci and Newmarket will leave as follows :— From Auckland : From 'Newmarket: 5.4.5 a m 9.30 a, m 10.15 am 11 a m 1145 am 12.30 pm 1.15 p m 2pm 2 45pm ' 3.30 pi'm 4 15 p in spm 5.45 p m , C.45 p m E I JD'S COACH XEAVES Auckland: Onehunga]: 8.43 n.m. 10.30 a.m. 1 p.m. 5.45 p.m. BRIERLY'S 'BUSSES leaves © as under :— From Auckland: From Oneliunga: 12 noon 9am 2.45 p m lpm spm 2pm M" R. FAULDER, Sole Contractor to the City Council for the Empt/ing of Earth Closets, Privy Boxes, Cesspits, etc., is prepared to attend punctually to all requests regarding the above. Persons desiring to have the said places attended to, either weekly, fortnightly, or otherwise, can have the same done by leaving a notice, either verbal or written, with the Inspector of Nuisances, City Council Office, Queen-street. T3ELIABLE INDEMNITY Againßt Loss (Fire or Marine) secured to Policy, holders in the NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY o» NEW ZEALAND, Representing ONE MILLION STERLING of Capital, with Unlimited Liability of its Shareholders. LIBERAL TERMS, AND PROMPT SETTLEMENT OF LOSSES. HENRY E. WILLIAMS, Manager. OfflofS: 25, Queen-street. OUPPOKT LOCAL INDUSTRIE^ SOAP! SOAP ! SOAP! J. ALLENDER Begs to direct the attention of the Publio to the fact that his Caebolic Soap is a sure preventive against SMAiiL-rox, Measles, and all Contagions 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 cf First Prize Common Soaps which for years have given general satisfaction, also to his new Local Industry—the manufacture of 1 ancy 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 A ssorted Fquaro Tablets, 7 and 14ft boxes Honey, Glycerine, Eider Flower, and Carbolic, in barc'ai'd tablets, 7 and 141b boxes ' ■ Soft: Soap, for Wool-washing, Machinery, and general scouring purposes, equal to the im ported article ■, , j Greaves, for Dog and Fowl Feed, always on hand.. I i Parnell Steam Soap and Candle Works, 7, Queen-street, Auckland;



B__fef3_s CJ&n!s. BY. W E B S T E R ; *> WEOX.SAAIK AMD KE'J.'Aili a SADDLES AftD LIAIIKSSS MUtEK, 333, QUKKH-SIV.^KT, /«UOX_AKi>, | (JNTexi; »--■> v r-ion Bask). ! \%T SMI T IT, iJeceiving and I « * «j Forwarding Agent, Queen-street Whari, : Auckland. Good.? deltvorecl from Ship's side with de_pa teh N. 13 ■—Ballast suppli d. f' "O SEOGO Mli B & SON, 1 JL»'e JiALI'SITES, TMtv'WVT.v:- «^« TTOTTLKSSS, ; ; ' GREAT KOUTHEEM BBEWEIIY, 1 j AUOKTANB. , ?TRlcnr¥T I k"G-'~~S 1-3 ASOli ! Pago's a-ncl Cobbctt's B". OS <:.t i.orac prices, at O. - , Waller's, Tobacctmisi, Qurcn-sfrcet. 'j ¥ B. W A V , CORN AND PRODUCE MIRCHAT>"T, j ClllllKH'JH'nO I H BEEJXEEw SOOT 'FACTORY, 1 I XS. ■ ALBERT-SSXKEEP. I _ ,__ Every description ol Men's, Women's, and Ciriliireu's ! Colonial made Boota and .Show kept in Htock. The only Manufactory in Uig Frovloco whore hand closed and luincl made fiootn are to bo had. A. supply of Suiiuiifsa \Yiiieriighi3 always (in on hamt. BLACK ft Cp. '*Pr h. skinO'S; BUILDER, CARPENTER, AND JOINER. Temporary Premises, WEST QUEEN -STREET, Lately in the occupation of Mr Xeahy, Blacksmith. All Branches of the Building Trade executed by Experienced Workmen. Shop Fronts, Ouioo Fittings, &0., &o. UL M A H'S V H OTO GRAP HI C GALLERY, shobtl a sd-!street. photography in all its branches- Views ov the Hot Lakes, Rotomahana. The finest collection of local views and Maori cartes in AucJdaud. _2T Children's Portraits taken instantanoougl . *§?& rp~a~E K1 S H BATII S, X UPPER QUEEN-STREET. Open Daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Chargos, Es; Saturdays, 3a Cd, open till 9 p.m. Tickets at a reduced rate can he had from from Mr. Aickcn and Mr. Pcnd, chemists, Queen-street. Open for Ladios (only) on Thursdays. Two ladies in attendance. For t peeiiil engagements addrc-ss to Mra. Sykog. ■ OL AEI E BBOTHERS, (LATE CROMBIE'S) ROYAL FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERIES, (Opposite Union 13anlt>, QUEEN-STREET,. Auckland. First-class Portraits, from C.P.V. to Life Size, at Moderate Prices. Children's Portraits taken instantcneoWHly. _ M B. T. tTITfTO, if.L suegkon dentist, Wakefield-stujset. Teeth extracted -without Pain by Dr Clover'B Patent Oxide Gas. Artiflcal Teeth (from One to a Full Set). [ESTABLTSIIKD 78C4.] By appointment., &&!&■';.■_'.?'!■ S&&?. E%lHS!?S_,'. tli^ TB A R N E T T, PORK BUTCHER, HAM AND BACON CUIIER, Next Cj_y Hall, Opposite thk Thistle 3ffcar.ii, and at Pahne__ T. Barnktt in thanking the puhlic for their long and steady support, mi d J nvii>[.{pmil:r,FC<l jVlr.Morcy business, as carried on in the promises opposite Mr. Darby's Thistle Hotel, beg to announce that hca is now prepared to supr-iy every mjiusite c£ the trade. All Goods stamped fo as to defy imitation. N.B.— Arrangements arc now complete for th« supply of shipping ord.rr, winch will meet with prompt delivery, anil with T B.'Fii''rsonnl attention^ p D. BTJR KE, wholesale bellows maker, Wakewelb-stkeet, AUOKIiAKD. B3T" Blacksmith's Bellows made and repaired. ikTELSON GROWN FRUIT, in 1^ any ciuantity, shipped with care by H. COLLINS, Bay View Hotel, Kelson. MT References at the- Star Office. M A G ■?—i ® E R V W. VIOKERY, In returning thanks to his numerous customer* and friends for their liberal support during the last sevon teen years, begs to inform them, that he has re-com menced business in his new premises, at the Corner of Victoria and Nelson-streets, AS MILLWRIGHT, ENGINEER, AND IRON AND BRASS FOUNDER, and trusts he will stil! continue to morit 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 Bale, Horizontal and Vertical Engine. A MEBICAN BXJBBER STAMP JJL COMPANY, DUNEDItf. Messrs Reed and Brett have been appointed AuoMand agents forj the above Company, and all orders left with thom'will be promptly attended to. Sampled to be seen atjtho Star office. HPHE LODGER'S FRANCHISE. Forms for Registering applications may beobtainod atgthe Star Office. ,__ T M (P 0 R T A N T. NOTICE OP REMOVAL ! : J. HENDEESON in thanking hiß friends and the public generally for their favours for the past sixteen years, beg to inform them that he has taken the premises lately occupied by H. Gilbbbd, Painter, Wyndham-street, i > it below Herald office), and trarnoses etvinK Ws undivided attention to the HOUSE AND SHIP PAINTING BUSINESS, in which he will endeavour to merit a [continuance cf their patronage. • N.B.—The extensive Stock of Paperhangings, *c, iwill be disposed at the lowest, Berauneratlve Prices. All Orders executed] with despatch by experienced workmen. . 'tames lewis, \fj Coal and Firewood Dealer corner of Queen and Wakefield-streets —The advertiser having purchased the lease o the above premises lately in the occupa tion of W. Kirby, behsto inform his friends and the public, that he is prepared to supply Coals, Fire wood, &c of the best quality at. reasonable prices, either at the yard or dflivired as may be required. "Will be happy to supply old customers of Mr Kirby game m usual. Conn try orders promptly attended to.-i-Auckland. March 9,1876. GW. HAEDVIO X, o FAMILY GROCER AND GENERAL . PROVISION MERCHANT,. Shobtland Crescent, ■ :, ■ AITCKtAND. :. '< GW.H. in returning thanks to, Jfciia . numerous friends' and the public generally for theirkind sup -1 port d Ming the past, is glad to inform them that he , is still in a position to carry out with promptness and [ aespatohany ofdersf that may be ■entrusted to bip, '.i care. ■'• ■■■ T ■ "'-■ '"i: ■'■■• •'"- -~ " "•> Mone'but flrst-class'Onorls puawntecd.



Business Cards. "f CARSON, file House and Lfti'J Agent, Eont and Debt Collector, Stienbury'p I'oiUdinga, Quefin-att'eer. |.1 E O R it "is A X E It S, U FEEEMAN'i"' BAY SOAP AND CANDLE WORKS. e^- cash li!iy»r of Tallow. ; fI7 A R NOCK BROTHERS, 'f % SOAP $ OAVDLir- 2vrANOF/,.CTUKEES, Office -- PuiiS'-n".-5-''«<>«, Aneklaml If fSS F OTM A N, IxJL TEACHER OF MUSIC, Wat xkx. c ■■? '.. Qtranr ait s 8 Opposito QovcrojfjOiit House. ILL IAM HAL E, "WHOLESALE TINSMITH, &0,, 05, SlIOIiTMKI) -STUKKT, Au' kland. 13 GTLHAM'S 'Btisbos will leave j JL>'»' 6ncliung>: at n quarter to 8 a.m. and quarter to l'J every clay; aiH&lm:'! ;ti n cin-irtor to 10 s.m. and quarU'i' to4p,.m. !f roquiri'ii, n Special Ci.'OoU will I>O run to HmtjaniV'i ifi r.cc of Kvuiiing [>.'U-: ii!N. 117 ■J. W"lT~' T-"Y~B, ]?irOXOGPv(',PHKU, QTTK>:N".S'rra:i.'f, -C'SV-HUKOA. | 'T~.~~'^ J so** V~T'~~W~r, FRBEMAK'S HAY STEAM MILLS, . A.1-'7l j No. 101, LoWK^ QvtVß^-STRKET, WlhilT, I Ai: c ;•: h a nn, I i".i CO bK ' S 'B U feS lv I) \j\ q if-Ri-p. Ci oruteß' quart6l to ntid ". tiuailet-j/Hst ovoy hoar for i> twiaartet Kijeoih— S, (:uarf.e; to 11. B, fcSidß. Graf tea Eoad— Bvtfiy liout. CARRIAGES, EUGCUEf, HAKSOMO, tTC, ALWAYS OX HIR^ TTOBSBS, BUGGIES, ic. RE M~O~V ED. . FOR BIKE, 11-rees, Vurgi''?, or any other kind of vehicle, at mv new stables, Lorte and ■\Velloßloy streeta, w.ycitowTnEP.. O H N SOPPET HOUSE, LAND, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, NO. 8, QinjKN-STUBKT. Agent for Mr. C. C. Qnick's Waikato Parcels Delivery and Passenger Hooking. August 5,1875. O T" 1^ O~ E. T. B. CAMET?ON, Akohiteot avx> Enginksb, Corner of High-street and Vulcan Lano, Ib proparpd to supply Plans, Specifications, and correct Estimates for all description of Buildings on shortest notico. T^REDBRICK W. COLLINS, Jj JIANTJDFACTDEING JEWELLER, Vulcak Lank, Opposito the Occidental Hotel. Every description of Jewellery made and repaired. Ol>3 Gold and Silver bought. STANDARD FIRE AND MARINE 5 INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. __r* Agent for Auckland— HENRY GILFILLAN, '4, Queen-street, J A OABD J Q AMUEL WELLS C 5 Houso, Land, and Cororjiission Agent, Collector of Ecnts, Debts, Highway T.l:,tca, &c. Loans arranged. Oilice:—l29, Queen-street (three doors below tho Union Bank.) : . S^/MASi •^if^v"-» •.-.."._-.-.-.... "Bought in any quantities for CAsn a', the Freeman's Bay Bone Mills, and at No. 10i, Lower Queen-street, bY _ J- & J. SOPPET, fp DAL TO N & O 0., J_ ft 44, QUE-KHTBK.ra, opposite Exchange • Buildings, BOOT M A X B R B. Boots made to Mrs sure in five hours' notleo. No tjlop kooqh. Vri-st rj.atorinlH only usod. Tho Latest I'rencb Fashions. America1.! Stub Tom TO H O T O~G~ll A T H I O NOTICE. Ibo undersigned baying purchased the NEGATIVES . taken ftt the esinbii^hr-Mit o.' Mr K. H. Ba.RT_t.tt, , late Photogi-Hper, Qncen rtvtet, Auckland, to intimate that COPIVS cf tho same may he obtained on application to them at their Booms, 224, Queen street, Auckland. It is requested that orders from a distance bo accompanied by a remittance. '&> THE AMERICAN PHOTOGRAPHIC COMPANY ! -m Per JOHN )v*cQA.irplft7.K, THJTLEE AND MoINNES, HOUSE, SIGN, AND DECOR-VTIVE PAINTEBS ANS) PI?EIII:TANGFR*, Foot of Wukofleld^street, Oil, Colour, Glass, White Leao*,\ Scrim. Brtwhw, Varnißhes, Glue, Paperliaugings of all descriptions. tSf All orders entrusted to their care will receive prompt attention. . , T OSBO EN E &. G 0., _» » WOOL STAPLERS & BROKEBS, FOKT-STRBKT, Auckland. Are Wool and Skin Buyers. They are also prepared to make liberal advances on Wool consigned to them, and which they will ware houso and ship on the most favourable terms to their customers. All Wools classified if required. \* Reference: National Bank of New Zealand. [Established 11 Years.] WB E A L, ♦ new and second-hand Clothier and General Dealer, • Wellesley-street East. Clothing bought, sold, and exchanged. N.B. Arrangement can be made for tho Purchase of Clothing, Books, etc., at private houses. OTICE OF REMOVAL. PAPERHANGING, OIL, COLOUR, AND GLASS WAREHOUSE, No. 58, Corner of Queen and West Queen-streete. J. HENDERSON Has much pleasure in announcing to his Friends and the Publio generally, that he has removed to above address, where hi iiopos to merit a continuance of their liberal support, NO. 53, QUEEN-STEKET..' FAU L S j • is prepared to make up Gentlemen's Clothing to measure from £2 Us 6d a Tweed Fashionable Suit, warranted well shrunk; also, Tweed Trousers form 103 (jfl_ g, FA.ULSO, Tailor, three doora from Royal Mail Hotel. Victoria-street— Cleaning, Repairing, &o jpiDER ! I"' CIDER ! ! CIDER ! DEVONSHIRE CIDER! undersigned having made arrangements for a ri<n'.ar supply of'first-class Cider, begs to intimate to liia customers and the public general!?, that the Firßt Shipment is now to hand, and he is now pre pared to supply it wauiarly, in bottles only. For price and particular*, apply to GEORGE GLEDTIILL, .■■■■•-- " ■ ■ • Wellesley-street. fi OLD .E N B O OT. .! ' WILLIAM MILLER, ■ Manofactur-rs op Sba^'Boots and Every other 1- ••> fv; Desckiption. oe1 Boots . and Sho_s,' ■' '"'■ XToxt to Oxleys' Blockmakeiß), Queen-street Wharf. Repairs nenHy exeeutc-ci.



CTMWsmHW •-■■■ ■ ■ ■■',>^^^-^n^3MasßggEgaea»3iggaßa»aggfg'ceg Business Cards. HARLES GOODWILL, WHEELWRIGHT, AND AOKICULTtTKAL IMPLEMENT MAKER, Otahuhu. Spring Carts, Wagons, &c, made and repairod on the premises. Goods forwarded per Train to the Waikato. PIANOFORTES, &c, Just Arrived, -a. ex Carnatic,—A choice assortment of English Pianofortes, with the Patent Three Pedals, to be sold cheap : also, a lnrge stock of Musical Instruments of all iundß, and all the newest and most popular Music Of ihe day. All the abovo having been selected per nonally by Mr. 11. Cncksey in the Home Markets, each instrument \vlll have his registered trade mark, "Invicta," ami will be guaranteed genuine.—H. CUOKBEY, Mn-sin Seller, 210, Queen-street. ! l>irßT LAND H O U S E. 1 j£ W PETYATE BOAKDING ESTABLISHMENT, Hobson-street, Auckland, N.Z. ! J. RUSSELL, Settler and Colonist over 25 years, ! still continues to accommodate his old friends, and ; new arrivAla, with iiret-claes, wnl! aired, Single and D.Miblo BfiOrooms; also, Private Parlours for i-'aniilU-s. i Thif! Establishment is well-known to be in a very ! . eaithy situutioo. I Terms, ns urihO, per day or week, moderate. ; Aiichini.-d. 17th December.. 1875. . i rf^U'R Undereignedl aro Cash Pur i _!. cn.tsr.BS of B)T>E», BHOTPBK3JJS, WOOL i TALLOW, he., &c, at highest; niarfcet rates, in any qu»s3tity. j C'-r.!.i;;r.f)s civccl. Vrill tsre rie^'st and inrirnediat I casii i'fiK.iiUincer: rcturnod a* satisfactory xv.tz?..i lEEMND BROS., ; TASNKaS ANB LBATHBK MANUIi-ACTUKEES, :f\L A D TIDINGS! REDUCTION OF PFJCES !! i Primcßt Bibs Beef id, 5d Primest Sirloins Bet:f Cd Boiliiiß Beef 3d, id j L-gs Mutton 4d I Hind-qusrters Mutton 4d Fore-quarteis Mutton 2j^d A. DOEKWELL. O TEA DEALERS. Ex 'Nap.doo,' from Foo Ohow @ DUNEDIN. The undersigned arc receiving a portion of the fine quality half-chests and boxes of the cargo of Teas just arrived from China as abovo. Tlio attention of Hie Trade is specially invited to the suparlcr quality and value of this shipmont. T. H. HALL & CO. EX 'TRELEVANFAMIL?/ AND LATE ARRIVALS. 100 tonß Finest Olago Fl ia sacks and bags Bran Oatmeal Pearl Barley Oats. T. H. HALL& CO. x 10 Bales DAIRY-FED BACON AND HAMS. T. H. HALL & CO. R R I V E D, Per the Taranaki: 11 caseß Canterbury Cheese. T. H. HALL & CO. A USTRALIAN \\f iNES. rp TT TT ATT f. HA Wyndha ! AGENTS FOR MESSRS. CAUGHEY, WINE PRODUCERS, Receivo orders from the Trade lor theße favourite AY IN ES, and gunrantPe them dolivored in good condition in Bottle or Bulk by return of every steamer from Melbouv . . January, IS7 >. ATKATO STEAM NAVIGA TION AND COAL MINING COMPANY (LIMITED). WAIKATO COAL. The Company supply the above Coal, screened, and oi' superior quality, at following rates :—• akon from truck at any railway station, not less than 5 tons, at 20s per ton. Doliverud in town and suburbs at.. .. 25s per ton. Orders left at office Fort -streetwill be promptly attended to. Terms : Cash on receipt of order. FRAFZ SCHERFF, Secretary. linfi; 24,187 c. @ P O. .) T T O | 9 Hasm oi pleasure to Inform hia 09 friends j n ti public in general, that he # i 6 il A ' N O W O P E N E D It) 3~• . < CO hl3 JH GREENGROCER, FRUITERER, g 2 ' AND GROCERY STORE, .^ ,v 3 OOBNKR Off g> O b, g Victoria and Albert ■ streets. £ t—( bet ■ w § F. C. Otto in invitingjhis friends andlthe -H pj public in general to come and patronise W W him, promises to sell first-class Goods at w § the lowest possible" cash^prices, and giV9 fe § every order prompt attention. 0 CO m I MB E R. The Union Baßh and Door Company, Mechanics Bay, are ■ elling their large and varied Stock of Timber, Sashes, Doors, and Mouldingß, at very low rates.' Sawdust givenl awayl in] large] quantities. Bring your own bags. ■ SOUTH BRITISH FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. CAP1TAL................ £750,000. The popularity of the South British among In surers is clearly shown by the large and steady increase of its business. The receipts on Premium account have been: „„,«„„ First Year - £34,032 I- Second .Year •...•.. £%><<>*} , , -1 Third Year £95,184 . '. Lowest rates. Prompt and liberal settlement still specially.attended. AtBOARDMAN> ; Manager. BW ZEALAND INSURANCE COMPANY. FIRE AND MARINE. Capital, paid up and invested £240,000. Insurance against LOSS BY FIEE 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 sailing 'vessels Bisks on Speoie subject to special arrangements.-' •"'"■ :/: ''■ ■' '■' i:. •• ; '; ':' , ' * : •:: LOSSES PROMPTLY PAID; M ' ' GTSO. V. PTEKCK, Wftnaj?flif



For Sale. ; ! ' f? O R S A L E, JL Tub Fitting for a. Complete LEMONADE ATSID SODA WATER FACTORY, . Everything being of the very best make, and same as used by all the principal Crated Water Makers in London, comprising: 1 4-horso Engine and Boiler complete 1 Double Direct-acting Sodawater Machine, with tv, o Cylinders and two extra large Pumps Largo Gas Work, and everything else required for a first-class Factory. Also, 2 Codd's Patent Pilling Machines, and a stock of Patent Bottles. Capital required, from £1,200 to £1,400. Apply to T. HARTLEY, Post office, Auckland. Temporary Residence: SY M ONDS- S T REET, AUCKLAND, Opposite the Premises of George P. Pierce, Esq. The above are all entirely new, and made by Messrs. Earnett, Son, and Foster. They are expf Cted to arrive by the Edinburgh Castle about the 15th of February. - mo~^llin iEiIsrCONTJIACTOKS, AND BUILDERS. KAURI TIMBER. The undersigned is selling at GREATLY REDUCED RATES. C. A. HARRIS, BEITOMAET.EOAD, AND AT THE SPIT, NAPIER. January 26, 1876. FOR SALE, AT THE NEWTON SANITARY PIPE WORKS, A Large Quantity of all sizes of Unpatented PIPES. The above goods are firet-elass, and used by City Corporations down South, although not considered Bui table for our city works here. EO R SALE (CHEAP), HOBART TOWN POSTS, RAILS, AND PALINGS. Also on Hand, . . IRON TANKS AND SHINGLES. JOSEPH CRAIG, Fort-street. FOR Immediate Sale, at very low prices, several choice Allotments at Ponsonby. Apply to JOHN SOPPET, ■ No. 8, Queen-street. ST really good House of 7 rooms, with slated roof, water laid oh, and every convenience for a famify, together with freehold allotment, 40 fett frontage to Upper Queen-street by 185 feet deep.—Apply to JOHN SOPPET No. 8, Queen-street. 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 fetation, 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 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 Koad. Price Low, Terms easy. SAMUEL OOCHRANE & 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 6-roomed House, with every convenience, and freehold allotment 45 x 110 feet. Apply to JOHN SOPPETT, No 8, Queen-street. TGI O IT S A L E. A three-horse power Thkeshing Maohinb, with horse gear complete; also, New Winnowing Machine. ■ :SAMOEL COCHRANE & SON. 13 OKEBY-STREET.—For Sale, 5 I\ Building Allotments, each 30 feet frontage. Price, £1 per foot; terms easy. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, - 1 Land Agents, Fort-Btreet. FOR SALE, a really first-class Suburban Farm. There are 100 acres of rioh pasture land, with Eesidence, Stockyard, &c. This fine property is only 8 miles from Auckland, Price, £1700.— J. M. Lennox, Estate Agent, Auckland. OR SALE, at the Wairoa, a beauti ful Farm of 100 acres, ji early all in grass, and with deep water frontage The land is flrst-elass, and is only 8. miles from the Papakura Bailway Station. Price, £750.— J. M. Lennox, Estate Agent, Auckland. "-. v ■ t FOR SALE, at Remuera, near Orakei, a good Suburban Eesidencp, wi' ' 4^ acres of freehold, all lafd out in first-class orchard and pasture. The residence commands r bfautiful view, and is situated opposite to William Hunt, Esq. Price, £450.— J. M. Lennox, Estate Agent, Auckland. O FARMERS.—For Sale, a bar gain, a Farm of 50 acr >s at the Wade, half a mile from the landing-place, with.4-roomed House , and Cow-shed. Price, £120; £20 oasb, the balance can remain on mortgage.—J. M. Lennox, Estate Agent, Auckland. TO MARINERS.—For Sale, within five minutes walk of the Union Bank, ; a com ifortable Residence, containing four rooms and a Iskillion. There is a pood well and freehold allot ;ment Price, £35J.—J, M. Lennox, Estate Agent, I Auckland. ' ■' - ' . ihpO WoKcing1 Men.—For Sale, on (JL ver? easy terms, a 6-roomed House in Edin 'burgh-strpH with good well and freehold allotment. ;Price, £230; £50 cash, the balance can remain for five 'yearßjit 8 per cent —j;M. Lennox.: ■ ■ i ■ ■ F^PR~SALE, a bargain, a compact Farm of 330 acres^-60 of rW.hich are in grass. The Farm has a frontage to the Wade Eiver, and has jt. comfortable Dwelling-house upon it The boat lands within half-a-mile of the Farm. Price, £300. ~-J^ M- Lennox, Estate A gent, Auckland. fOOR PALE, on the Mount Eden 'Ju ,■ \Eoad a comfortable Four-roomed Verandah Cottage, with good ,w"rlrshoP and f°wl-house; free hold allotment, 25 x 120. Price, £180.-J. M. lEN NOX. .Estate >irent, Auckland. ■-■■:* •-■■' V -- if?OR SALE, a comfortable Four ' I*?-' roomed Cottage, in excellent order, In Carleton Kbad, near to Newmarket; .freehold allotment. 88 X 168 i Price, £160:-J. !M. LENNOXJEstato Agr t, Ancklund



Wanted Known. ANTED Known, where Cheap Iron .and Brass r Ca*tin<rs rau bo had with dispatch, and iit astonishing low prices:—Ship Dumps, Is $ ft; Rudder Binds, Dove-tail Plates, General Brass Work, Is FA $ Hi; Iron Castings, Sash Weights, 15s $ owt; Fire Bars lGs $ cwfc; Ship Casiines of every description, Windlass Gear and Patent Winches (double and single purchase), Plough Metals, Pipes, Grates. Stove Meials. all proportiona tely cheap at J. KBLLY'S Frec.inan's Bay Foundry. Highest price given for old Iron and Brass. ANTED, the General Public to know that J. Ahvinger, Tailor (lite from France and Germany), has commenced basinoss in his new premises,-No.'as, Victoria-street, where ho hopes to meet with such support hs his knowledge and attention to business, and civility to his customer*} shall command. Gentlemen's and Boys' Suits made to order. Repairs, dyeing, and cleaning, in all ita branches, executed at the shortest notice. ANTED, Subscribers to Magazines to know that they can have the numbers Handsomely Bound, nt a trifling cost. Music and other Binding done in best styIe.—WILLIAMjLEYS, Machine Ruler and Account-Book Manufacturer, next door to the Evening Stab Offioe, Wyndham street. • WANTED KNOWN, that \D. GOLDIS is prepared to supply all kinds of Timber and otiier Buildir.g Materi'ils. including B>shes, Doors, Mouldings Bro&d Timber, Hous,e Blocks, Posts, Rails, Hardwood Fe!lo:s, fc*h*fts, Iron Bark and Blue Gum Laths. Hhingles. &c., &c. at the lowest market price, at his Yaulr, Custom-house street. , /. .' . ANTED X N <J)'W;N> that J.MORRISON is prepared to exepute all kinds of ASPHALTING at reasonable prices.— Address Newton Road. _■ ■ WANTED KNOWN, that John Taylor is prepared to supply all kinds of Timber, Posts, Rails, Paiings, Shingles, House Blocks, Doors, Sashes, Mouldings, &c., at the lowest possible prices, at Yard, Breakwater Road. All orders attended to with deflpatoh '. ANTED KNOWS, that J. Green has on sale Men's Brown Cotton Socks, Cd per pair: 3 pairs Boys Brown Cotton Socks for a Shil ling ; Rinunel's Brown Windsor or Honey Soap. 2d per cake ; 3 Handei chiefs for a shilling (full size, men's) ; Men's or Boys' Collars, 6d per dozen ; Rim mel's Perfumes, Od aiid 9d per bottle; Boot laces, 3d per dozen or 2s per gross ; Women's or Girls' Stock ings, 6d per pair (very good value); Men's Braces, Is per pair, best in Auckland for the price; other goods equally cheap.—Address. J. Green, Thomson's Bnild ings, Victoria-street, and No. 83, Market. ANTED Known, that E. Carr offers special advantages to buyers of Tim ber at the Waikawau Yards. Custom-houße-street and Breakwater Road. ANTED KNOWN,.a cheap sale of Miscellaner.ua Goods will be held for a few days at Baitje and Co.'s.Manne Store, Elliott street The stock must te cl- ared tut at oncein con sequence of removing from the picmises. Come early. ~ - ' , TTT A • N T E D, ' Intending Purchasers of Riding Saddles and Bridles, &c, to nspect my 60s. Saddle, and 6s. (3d. Bridle; by far the best value in Auckland. All other goods proportionately cheap, Save ,the importer's profit, by buying direct from W. S. Jones, Wholesale and Retail Saddler, Importer and Manu facturer, Queen-street. r :'



For Sale. "P O E S A L E, On Abbival of the Shits fbom London, ,r - NAMELY— The 'EDINBTJEGH CASTLE1 and «-ALI.BU The undermentioned WINES AND SPIELS:— 12 hhas Fine Old Blended Scotch Whisky," overproof, at 5s 9d per gallon 2 hhds Eoyal Irish, 25 overproof, 6s-6d ~"i hirasTnilS-oW^^Eiiindv_fla 4 hhds Gin, 5s 6d, 17 v.p. ~ \ £0 cases Gin, 1 doz^n each, 14s and 14a 6d 4 Ihds and 4 or-caska Sherry, 88, or about 16a 6d per dozen - . , 2 hhds an.l 2 qr-casks Sherry, 9s 6d, or about 19a 4 . per dozen 4 hhds p.nci 4 qr-casks Port, 8s 6d, or about 188 p rt oz9n . . ' £ hiids and 2 qr-casks Port, 10s, or about 21s pc <Ozen 2 j hds Ginger "Wine, very superior, at 9s 6d ", ■ i dozan Claret, Blue Seal, at 20s per doz ~ ; . ddozen Claret, Bed Seal, at 30s per doz ',: t» dozen Moet's Champagne, quarts, 60s • ■■ -.'•■•'■ 12 „ „ ~ pints,34s r ' l;: 12 „ De Kuypers'Hollands, 9a - : T 1 „ Brandy Colouring, 245. ALIi THE ABOV KB RKAIiLY OP FIKST-CIiASS QPAIiIWi A WORTHY OF NOTICE. Also, A QUANTITY OF BAR GLASSES. For further particulars, apply to x T. HARTLEY, Post-office, Auckland, Temporary Residence: SYMONDS-STREET, AUCKLAND, Opposite the Premises of George. P. Pierce Esq. HU I A AND COBNWALLIS ESTATES, MANUKAS HARBOUR. Tenders are hereby Invited by the undersigned up to the 21st instant, for the Purchase or Lease of tha undermentioned properties, either separately or collectively. They are pleasantly and advantageously situated within a few miles of Onehunga, either by" water or land transit; and offer facilities to small capitalists larely to be met with, V 1;' THE HUIA ESTATE. "' Lot I.—The timber rights appertaining to the Hula Estate, comprising about 2,000 acres of free hold, together with the mill, plant, tools, barges,'. . rafting gear, smithy, store, dwelling-houses, &c, all as at present in complete working order. _. ; »:-,- ~; ■.. :\,,, •■; . : Lot 2.—The grazing rights over the above property, considerable portions of which".,are covered with English grasses, and well watered, withi, suitable paddocks,, buildings, farming imple ments, &c, capable of maintaining a dairy of. ---1 fifty cows, with back run for, two. to three hundred head of stores. "'J i • " «• -V"J COEN WALLIS ESTATE. / r Lot B.—Adjoining the Hula, Estate,, and cbmp^si»(y ; about on€ thousand acres of freehpld—old bush, i ■ land—with enclosures! of two' to three hund-', red acres, well watered, and for the most part" • ' covered with English grasses, also a capacious; dwelling-house, store, stable aud out-buildings, ■ together with about sixty head of,.dairy cattle,. ; = working bullocks, &o.; and including all timW, ber rights for cutting firewood, &o. Possession: can be given on the 81st March. %v : J. S, .MACFARLANE & GQ.nln March 2,1876. . ■_■ T : ,: : , ft|S FOR SALE, cheap, on very easy terms, a comfortable and well built Houseof 5 rooms, with detached wash-house and good freehold garden, 80 xIOO feet, situated In South Newton. ' * I Apply to ' J ' ri | : ■:■■■:: JOBN SOPPBT, 1 Wo. 8, Queen-street, r EOR Positive Sale, at a very low - ■ price, a really good.|e.r.oomed House, with.; freehold garden in goodorderi -48 x 110 feet, situated in Oxford-street, South Newton, ■ ,-=. i • ." i Apply to ■ . , -,", ' , r . ■'*,'"■■ r'r, : , if,,:1 -'"', I ii , JOHN SOPPET, -■■' : 1 j.i, -- ■ c ■' . ;.>t »'' r'- NoB, Queen-street N, o t r, E ; TO BUILDERS, CONTRACTORS, & OTBEES. TIMBER! BRICKS 1 IIMBBE'r The undersigned aa A gents 'fdi' > WAIKAWATJ BAWMILJ,, r-i . ■ : • , TAIRXTA SAWMILL , ■■ % •■ i HARK^S^PATEN^BBIOK IM,^ sndMec^^^ fOOMBES & DALDY 27. QUBBN-fiTRBST