The Evening Star.

Vol. VII,—No. 1 5 893.]

AuoSLiND, N.Z., SATOBDAT, MARCH 11. 1876

[Pbiot : ONE PENNY,



«jw PACIFIC MA II fc'J ■ '~ i~ STEAMSHIP COMPANZ. FOR SAN FRANCISCO DIRECT. The Powerful Al Iron Screw Steamship GRANADA Will leave DUNEDIN on the Bth March, ana AUCK JAND on the 13th March, conveying H.B.M.'s Mails for San Fbancjsco, United States, Great Britain, piA Kandavau and Honolulu. The Cabins on the Port Side of this splendid ■Steamer are reserved for Passengers booking in New Zealand. For further particulars, Freight, or Passage, .apply OWEN & GRAHAM, Agents, Auckland. I TiiOH SYDNEY AND j| s^s^_ X! MELBOURNE. fi-^ ' " Tho faat and favourite s.s. H E E O, Captain Looa'n, having been detained in Sydney to bring on ths Suez Mail, will not now be in Auckland before the 15th instant. Sha will leave for Sydney and Melbourne on or ftbout SATURDAY, the 18th March. for freight or passage, apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agents. 1G Qneen-strset, Auckland, March 10, IB7C. "TiT^r T?OJi TAR ANA XI, afe»|l%v Jl nelson, picton, wel -1 LINGTON, LYTTELTON, AND [Booking through to' Melbourne, Greymonth, Hokitika, Westport, Akaroa, Timaru, and Oamarti.] TUESDAY, MARCH 14. The Union Steam Shipping Company's magnificent new Steamer HAWEA, Captain E. Wiieeler, will leavo the Onohunga Wharf on TUESDAY next, the 14th March, at 11 a,m. Latost 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 EEi^DERSON & MACFARLANE, 25, Queen-street + \3L MEW ZEALAND SsfS'lfV ill STEAM SHIPPING: COM iffl^iSp' PANY (LIMITED.) JftHnfEWPL'ZMOTJTH, NELSON, PIOTON, WELLING >ton, Lyttelton, and Oxaoo ; transhipping ni Wellington for Wanganui, Napieu, and Povishts Bas ; ana at Nelson for Westpobt, Grevmooth, and Hokitika, P>ASBKNOEBS BOOSES THBOTJOH TO MkLEOUHNJ"',] The b.B. TARANAKI •Will leave the Onehunga Wharf on THURSDAY next, -the 16th March For freight or passage apply to W. F. WHEELER, AnoMand. Or, A. BARNES, Onehnngo. Offices: Hobson'sßnliaings, Shortlana-streor. ' vmssfe. QTEAM COMMUNIOA •HSBgiISk Kj tion with the Thames A||j^JpjF;> and coromandel; TIME-TABLE. DURHAM. From Auckland: From Thames: — Saturday, 5 pm Monday, 12.30 pm Monday, G pm ENTERPRISE. For Thames: Mondaj', 10 pm Wednesday, 11 pm Friday, 12 midnight MANAIA. From Auckland : From Coromanael: Monday, VI noon Tuesday, 12 noon Weather ana other circumstances permitting. Not responsible for accidents in shipping, carrying, discharging live stock. Not responsible for any cargo or parcels put on board without a shipping note. J. EDWARDS, Manager. ■sa-*. TVTEW ZEALAND ■^wNk. SHIPPING; COMPANY'S ■*™®**®^ FOE LONDON DIRECT. The Al Composite Clipper CAEWATIO, 881 tons register. William Citapman, Commander now loading, and will have good dispatch. Hasfirst-claßß accommodation for Saloon, Second Cabin, and Steerage Passengers. For freiaht or passage, apply to The New Zealand Shipping Co. (Limited) Agents. 93, Queen-street, 15th February, 1876. "DOE LONDON J3g§f||;v JT DIRECT. 3ffli*lS§iJlr FIRST VESSEL FOR LONDON —- r-mra DIRECT. The Splendid Al Clipper Ship GLENLORA, Captain Le Viscomte, will sail as above on or about the end of April next. For freight, passage, ana other particulars, apply OWEN & GRAHAM, Agents. Auckland, 4th March, 1876. PASSENGEtfS'~LLNE OF PACKETS TO NEW ZEALAND. OWNED BY MESSRS. SHAW, SAVILL & CO., 34, LeadenhalVstreet, London. The above lino of ships are regular JSTKaSiK traders to all the principal ports of jj£3HjßC*s^ New Zealand. Thoy are clipper ships, JM§fKS3|£^ classed Al at Lloyds, and commaTidcd jZSHBSjSsjJiJ 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 almoßt regular ntervals. Fnll.partioulars on application to L. D. NATHAN & CO., OWEN & GRAHAM, ORUICKSHANK & CO., _ Agents. •fkA, npAM O' SHANTEB SNrfS^. X will leave the Government 'yaJf^lSp' Wharf, Onehunga, for Waiuku, as Monday, 13th March, 8 am. returning same day. Wednesday, 15th March, 8.30 am, taking goods for Pollock settlement, and returning same day Friday, 17th March, 9 am, returning same day. Orders to collect goods left at the storeß of Messrs. Henderson and Mazfarlane, Agents Union S.S. Co.; or Mr. W. J. Hurst and Co., will meet with prompt dispatch. A. CUNNINGHAM, Onohunga or Newmarket.' ~"~X "Yf O T 1! CJ X ■ QUICKSTEP Will rnn, until further notice, between Mercer and Hamilton, on arrival of the Train at 10.30 a.m., JJ*rrying Passengers and Luggage, on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, and leaving Hamilton on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, at 8.30 a.m. All Passengers and Parcels booked at the Office of John Soppet, agent, No. 8, Queen-street, Auckland, lot the above places, will receive prompt attention. R. C. LONG, >gent, Mercer. ,^____/_ C. G. QUICK, Proprietor. "*■•* QUICKSTEP Is prepared to carry She«p una Freight at reasonable Mtes. iwangementa made on coa^d, or at Mr Sop- Pet a office, Queen-street. The steamer arrives at the Point in time .for the WuisniiMrfoj of tne g n eep by the afternoon train, and <£$%>. X *xaJton in Wmo *° remove same before



Shipping. _}*> HPHE brigantine PLIRT, ' Mxii^.'"'\\ JL 100 tons register, John McKenzie, !!':i"Jp/'■:.): Master, is a regular trader between •"."? . Auckland and Ltttelton. For freight or passage apply to D. H. McItENZIE. Auckland, February 15th, 1876. fCT%A TDARQaE EDINBURGH J^W|\ CASTLE, ® LONDON. '■';' *$$ The above vessel having reported at §t!S«£S?the Customs, Consignees are requested to pass entries, pay freight, and take delivery of cargo at once. I All Goods impeding the ship's discharge will bo ' landed and stored at Consignees' risk and expense. A Sight Entry to clear the above vessel will be ' passed at tho Customs on TUESDAY next, at twelve o'clock. Captain Seward will not bo responsible for any debts contracted by members cf his crew without his J written permission 1 J Tenders for discharging the Edinburgh Castle will bo received at the oflica cf the undersigned up to Monday at noon L. D. NATHAN & CO. Agents. Bosinsss Oasrdg. MR. F. B, WOODHAM, Teacher of the Pianoforte. Letters to bo addressed North Shore, or Low Ihor Bazaar, Queen-street. GOOD^. CiTETBOOTMAKER s GIIEY-STMSET. Men's Boots, 15s; Men's Shoes, 12s 6d; Ladies' Boots from 12s Gd; Men's Soloing and Heolinjr, 4s Cd. EMUS AND HA N N A,, ARTIST PHOTOGRAPHERS, Corner of QtTEEN AND WELLESLEY - STREETS WEST, Over MesErs. Hewin's. TAMES PTclEl, Q* CARTER, COW TK ACTOR, &c Goods Cleared and Delivered from Ships' Bide on HMORTZST NOTICE. BALI,AST STTPI'MKD. Kb-woas'tlc and Bay oi" IhliAnd Goals. Also, mr-ypov, exit or wncnt. at X'Ti.ftSOKAHLy! RA7TEB MR. MACLEAN,, DENTIST, PRINCES-STREET, AUCKLAND. Professional Hours:—9 to 1 a.m., svnd 2 to 5 p.m. Late liour by appointment. T\ .KYI T. % GUfi-MAKEE 244, QUEEN-STEEET. AlT?ayg in Stock-Best brsnfo Gunpowder, fto. Blasting Powder, and Fuzo, tihooting and Fishing Tackle. N . S A L E, 4CO casks CcmeDt 100 cifks Plaster of Faris 80C0 Slates (Countess) Fire Bricks, Fire Clay All kinds of Building Materials KEANB A .TENKINSON. Victoria-street East. "VT OTICE OF REMOVAL; ELWIN B. DICKSON, LICENSED LAND BROKER, Under the Land Transfer (Torrens') Aot, 1870, DRAUGHTSMAN, ILLUMINATOR, HERALD PAINTER, ETC. Agent for Mutual Life Association of Australasia. 7, Somebvkll's Buildings, Auckland. I S H E R AND CO., Wholesale, Shipping, and Family Butcher, Queen-street, corner of Durham-street, Auckland. Poultry of all kind s dressed to order. Prime Smoked Tongues, Home-cured Bacon. Corned Beef on sale in large quantities. N.B.—Dealers in Game. Live Pheasants forwarded to all parts of the Colony upon receipt of order. Families waited on in town or suburbs. J. C. PELHAM'S t adder and "o arrow jjuctory, 49, Victoria-street, EVERY DESCRIPTION OP Ladders, Barrows, and Steps, on hand, made to order, or let on hire. "OTICE OF REMOVAL. ; ¥. B. WOODHAM, LOWTHEU BAZAAE, Queen-street, Opposito the Thistle Hotel. TOYS, STATIONERY, FANCY GOODS, ETO. PHILLIPPS AND SON, © OIL, COLOUR, and GLASS MERCHANTS, Importers of Paperhangings, Scrim, Paints, Oils, Turpentine, Colours, Varnishes, French Polish, Gold Leaf, Artists' Colours and Brushes, Plate, Sheet, Crown, Ornamental, and Photographic Glass, Picture Frame and Tapestry Mouldings, Clock and Compass Glasses, Glazed Sashes, Doors, fee. Glass cut to size, and carefully packed. 95 and 97, Qneen-Btreet. AT AVI A SEA AND EIRE INSURANCE COMPANY AIUS PREPARED TO ACCEPT FIRE OR MARINE RISKS at LOWEST RATES. Losses paia either in this Colony or at anyjofthe Company's Branches. All information may be obtained by applying to j H. W. HEATH, General Agent, Bank Buildings. Auckland, ■ February 3, 1875. E. MAIDEN'S 'BUS between Auckland and Newmarket will leave as follows :— From Auckland : From Newmarket: 8.45 a m 9.30 a m 1015 am 11am 1145 am 12.30 pm 1.15 pm 2pm 2 45pm 3.30 p"m 4.15 pm spm 5 45 pm 6.45 p m E I D' S COACH LEAVES Auckland: Onohunga: 8.45 a.m. 10-30 a.m. 1 p.m. 5.45 p.m. JBRIERL\ "a 'I3USSES leaves A asunder:— From Auckland: From Onehnnga: 12 noon 9am 2.45 p m 1 P m spm 2pm MR. 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 tho same done by leaving a notice, either verbal or written, with the Inspector of Nuisances, City Council Office, Queen-street. SUPPORT LOCAL INDUSTRIES. SOAP! SOAP I SOAP! J. ALLENDER. Begs to Sirect the attention of the Public to the fact that his Carbolic Soap is a stire preventive against Small-pox, Measles, and all Contagions Diseases, and highly recommended by the Public Health Doctors as a thorough disin fectant for general domestic nse. A free use of this Soap in families wouia tena 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 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 ana 141b boxes Fancy Assorted Square Tablets, 7 and 141b boxes Honey, Glycerine, Elder Flower, and Carbolic, in barß and tablets, 7 and 141b boxes . Soft Soap, for Wool-washing, Machinery, ana general scouring purposes, equal to the im ported article Greaves, for .Dog and Fowl Feed, always on hand. Parjmsmi kSteam Soap and Candle Wobes, Office, ?i I Quesn-9t,reet, [Ai3vk!a»&



I* F. WEBS TB X ; WHOtTTSAT.H AK3D KIMVUIi SADDLES AihfD HARftJ&S MAKEE, i 133, QtTTCifN-STRKKT, AUOKLANB, | (Nest tho Union Bank). W SMITH, Receiving and a Forwarding Agent, Queen-street Whari, Auckland. Goods delivered from Ship's side with despatch N. B ■—Ballast supplied. EBECCOMBE & SON, MALT3TEEB, BREWERS, AND BOTTLTSES, i GREAT NORTHERN BREWERY, ■j AUCKLAND. _____ rTRICKETING SEASON. Pago's and Cobbott's BATS at borne prices, at G. Wallor's. Tobacconist, Queen-street. T B. WAY ?! o CORN AND PRODUCE MERCHANT, CniasTCiniito A BERDSEN BOOT FACTORY, i3s- ALBERT-STREET. Evory description of Men's, Women's, and Children's Colonial made Boots and Shoes kept in stock. The only jramii'nciory in the Pi-ovinco where band closed and hand macio liooto are to bo had. A supply o£ Se&uilesa Watertight!) always on on h;;ncl. BLACK h CO. Wf W. SKIN NE R, BUILDER, CARPENTER, AND JOINER. Temporary Premises, WEST QUEEN-3TREET, Lately in the occupation of Mr Leahy, Blacksmith. All Branches of the Building Trade executed by Experienced Workmen. Shop Fronts, omco Fittings, &0., fee. ULMAFB PHOTO GRA PHI C GALLERY, SHOP.TI;AND - b T R E X T. photography in all its munches Views oe the Hot Lakes, Sotomahana. The finest collection of local views and Maori cartes in Auckland. iST Children's Portraits taken instan tan eons! . 7£h mlTp^K is n bat hs, J_ UPPER QUEEN-STREET. Open Daily from 9 n,m. to C p.m. Charges, f!s; Saturdays, 3s 6d, open till n p.m. Tickets at a red need rate can bo had from from Mr. Aickcn and Mr. Pond, chemists, Qiwon-slrcet. Opon for Ladies (only) on Thursdays. Two ladies in attendance. For ppccial engagementa address to TJrs. Syltcfl. CLARKE BE OTHERS, (LATE CROMBIE'S) ROYAL FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERIES, (Opposite Union Bank), QUEEN-STREET, Auckland. First-class Portraits, from C.D.V. to Life Size, at Moderate Prices. Children's Portraits taken instantaneously. &$ & T^ T~RTa FFO XD, surgeon dkntist, Wakepield-stkkbt. Teeth extracted without Pain by Dr Clover's Parent Oxido Gas. Artiflcal Teeth (from One to a Full Set). [Established 1864.] By appointment Excellency tho to His -<$&gM&W%£&& Governor. TB A R N E T T, . PORK BUTCHER, HAM AND BACON CURER, Next City Hall, Opposite the Tbistlh Hotel, and at Pabnell T. Barnktt in thanking the public for their long and steady support, an d Ijavingpurchased Mr. Morej^ business as carried on in the premises opposite Mr. Darby's Thistle Hotel, beg to announce that lies is now prepared to supply every reyuisite of tlio ■ trade. All Coods stamped bo as to dofy imitation. _■, B. —Arrangements are how complete for the supply of shipping ordore, which will meet with prompt delivery, and with T.B.s personal attention. p. D. B TJ R X B, WHOLESALE BELLOWS MAKER, Wakefield-street, Auckland. B3ST" Blacksmith's Bellows made ana repaired. GROWN FRUIT, in Xl any quantity, shipped with caro by H. COLLINS, Bay View Hotel, Nelson. £2T References at the Star Office. MACHI N E R V W. VKJKERY, 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 Coener of Victoria and Nelson-streets, as MILLWRIGHT, ENGINEER, AND IRON AND BRASS FOUNDER, and trusts he will still continue to merit the con fidence hitherto accorded him. All orders will meet with his usual attention and prompt despatch. Agricultural Implements Renewed ana Repaired. Quartz Crushing Machinery mado to order. Timber Jacks as formerly. For Bale, Horizontal and Vertical Engine. A MERICAN RUBBER STAMP XSL COMPANY, DUNEDIN. Messrs Heed and Brett have been appointed Auoklana agents for j the above Company, and all orders left with themfwill bo promptly attended to. Samples to be seen atjthe Star office. HHHE LODGER'S FRANCHISE. Forms for Registering applications may be obtained at|the Stab Office. TMjPORTANT. NOTICE OF REMOVAL ! 3. HENDERSON in thanking hia friend 3 and the public generally for their favours for the past sixteen years, beg to inform them that he has tafcen the premises lately occupied by H. Gilbhrd, Painter, Wyndham-sfcreet, 11 it below Herald office), and Durncses elvinf? his 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, will be disposed at tho Lowest Remunerative Prices. All Orders executed' with despatch by experienced workmen. ' TAMES LEWI S, t) Coal and Firewood Dealer, corner of Queen and Wakefield-streets —The advertiser having purchased the lease 6 the above premises lately in the occupa tion of W. Kirby, behi to inform his friends and the public, that he is prepared to supply Coals, Fire wood, &c. of the beat quality at reasonable prices, either at the yard or delivered as may be required. Will be happy to supply old customers of ivlrKiiby same as usual. Country orders promptly attended to._ Auckland, March 2,1876. GW. HARDW IC X, • FAMILY GROCER AND GENERAL PROVISION MERCHANT, Shortland Crescent, Auckland. GrW.H. In returning thanka to hia numerous 1 friends ana the public generally for their kind sup- ' port daring the past, is glad to inform them that he j ■ Is still in a position to carry out with promptness and ; despatch any orders} ttas n»y be entrusted to his ;



Business Caxda. ~f C A^ \l S^ O N, & o Honse and Land Agent, Kent ana Debt Collector, Btlehbury'B Buildings, Queen-street. f 1 E O E. « 33 A X E » S, O FREEMAN'S BAY SOAP AND CANDLE WORKS. B^~ Cash Buyer of Tallow. \KJ ARNOCK~BROTHERS, ¥ f BOA P & CAKDLB MANITFACTUREKS, RinnwoND, Cox's Crekk. Office — Parhtma-straat, Auckland. TITS N O R M A N, TEACHER OF MUSIC, WIIBKIOO QUADKANSC, Oppoßito Government Houbo. WILLIAM HAL E, WHOLESALE TINSMITH, &0., G5, SIIORTIiAHD-STREET, Auckland. RGILITAM'S 'Busses will leave <• Onohunga at a quarter to 8 .a.m. and quarter to VI every day; Auckland at a quarter to 10 a.m. fuut quarter to 4p m, If required, a Special Coach will I)" run to flnit oonvonSwce of ovonlng parties. j WAT T S, PHOTOC-JRAPHmi, QTTjarBN-STIIBIiT, OSKiXXTSGA. I T & J SOPPET, FREEMAN'S BAY STEAM MILLS, AND No. 101, Lower Qujw-n-street, Wharf, A U 0 X li_A_ N J). lP COOK'S 'B USS E S O*e leave Coombef' quarter to and a quarter-past every hour for Newmarket Epsom—B. quarter to 11, 2, anil 5. Graftou Koad—Evory hour. CARRIAGES, BUGGIES, HANSOMS, ETC., ALWAYS ON HIRE. 'P"6~rTe"^7 buggies, & c. REMOVE D. FOR BIRE, ll'Tscf, Bugßics, or any other kind of vcliiclo, at my naw stable.s, Loite and Wellesiey 3treets- w.;ctiowTnEß. J O H N 8~0 P P E T 0$ lIOUSF-, LAND, GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, NO. 8, QUKEN-BTUKKT. Agent for Mr. C. O. Quick's Waikato Parcels Delivery and Piiracnger Booking. August 5,187r>. jq- o T___} .o 'c. T. B. "CAMERON, Architect aw Enoinbek, i Corner of High-street and Vulcnn Lane, Is prepared to supply Plans, Specifications, and corroct Estimates for all description of Buildings on shortest notice. F~REDEIuCK W. COLLINS, MANUUFACTURING JEWELLER, Vur.oAN Lane, Oppoßite tho Occidental Hotel. Evory description of Jewelk-iy made and repairod. Old Gold and Silver bought. QTANDARD FIRE AND~MARINE INSURANCE COMPANIf OF NEW ZEALAND. ESP" Agent for Auckland— HENRY GILFILLAN, 1, Qneen-stroot, |A OAJID.J S, A M U E L WELLS House, Land, and Commission Agent, Collector of Rents, Debts, Highway Rates, &o. Loans arranged. Office:—l 29, Queen-street (three doors below the : Union P.anlc) "OOJSBS J BONEH! BOJSfBB 1 &j> Bought in any quantities for Cash at tho Freeman s Bay Bone Mills, and at No. 101, Lower Queen-street, bY J. & J. SOPPET. rip dAL TON & CO., JL o U, Queenstbetjt, opposite Exchange Buildings, BOOTMAKERS. Boots made to Mcf sure in five hours' notice. No Blop goods. Best materials only used. The Latest French Fashions. American Stub Toes PHOTOGRAPHIC NOTICE. The undersigned having purchased the NEGATIVES taken at the establishment of Mr K. H. Babtlktt, late Photograper, Queen-street, Auckland, beg to intimate that COPD'S of tho same may bo obtained on application to them at their Kooms, 224, Queen street, Auckland. It is requostod thai; orders from a distance be accompanied by a remittance. S&-THE AMEEICAN PHOTOGRAPHIC COMPANY! -m Pee JOHN ffIoQAERIGLE, Manager. BUTLER AND McINNES, HOUSE, SIGN, AND DECORATIVE PAINTEBS AND PPERHANGrERS, Foot of Wakefleld-strcet. Oil, Colour, Glass, White Lead, Scrim, Brushes, Varnishes, Gluo, Paperhangings of all descriptions. B2T All orders entrusted to their care will receive prompt attention. T OSBO RN E & C 0., O 9 WOOL STAPLERS & BROKERS, FOKT-S T R B B T, Auckland. Are Wool and Skin Buyers. They are also prepared to make liberal advances on Wool consigned to them, and which they will ware house and ship on the 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 mado for the Purchase of Clothing, Boohs, etc., at private houses. OTICE OF REMOVAL. __—_— PAPERHANGING, OIL, COLOUR, AND GLASS WAREHOUSE, No. 63, Corner of Queen and West Qneen-streets. J. HENDERSON; ' Has much pleasure in announcing to his Friends and the Public generally, tha. he has removed to above address, where h.: tiopas to merit a continuance of their liberal su No. 53, Queen-street. / SE A U.L . S v o is prepared to make up Gentlemen's Clothing to measure from £2 14a 6d a Tweed Fashionable Suit, warranted well shrunk; also, Tweed Trousers form 10s 6d.—S. FAULSO, Tailor, three doors from Eoyal Mail Hotel. Victoria-street.— Cleaning, Repairing, &c /HIDER !! CIDER ! ! CIDER ! \j DEVONSHIRE CIDER! undersigned having made arrangements for a* regular supply of first-class Cider, begs f o intimate to his 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, ■Weliesley-street. OLDEN BOOT. WILLIAM MILLER, Mamotactureb?] of SHAfßoots and Every other DJsaoiumoN osl Boqot awp Sboes, £?«fii to eslsys 13MoQkiEpJiorB), Queen^M-sgi Vfhfith j



Business Cards. HARLES GOO D WILL, WHEELWRIGHT, j AND AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENT MAKER, i Otahuhu. I Spring Carts, Wagons, &c, made ana repaired on the premises. Goods forwarded per Train to the Waikato. "PIANOFORTES, &c, Just Arrived, -S~ ex Carnatic,—A choice assortment of English Pianofortes, with the Patent Three Pedals, to he sold cheap ; also, a large stock of Musical Instruments of all kinds, and all the newest and most popular Music of the day. All the above having been selected per sonally by Mr. H. Cucksey in the Home Markets, each instrument will have his registered trade mark, "Invicta," and will be guaranteed genuine.—H. CUCKSEY, Music Seller, 240, Queen-street. ORTLAND HOUSE. B3T PRIVATE BOARDING ESTABLISHMENT, Hobson-strcet, Auckland, N.Z. J. RUSSELL, Settler and Colonist over 25 years, still continues to sccommodate his old friends, and new arrivals, with first-class, well aired, Single and , Dtrablo Bedrooms; also, Private Parlours for Families. This Establishment is well-known to be in a very ealthy situation. Terms, as usual, per day or week, moderate. Auckland, I.7th December, 1875. rpHE Undersigned are Gash Pur JL onAßTsns of HIDES, SHEEPSKINS, WOOL TALLOW, &c, &0., at highest market rates, in ar.y quantity. ConsiKnri-H direct will hsvo rromrt and Immediat cash reMittanceHi-oturnc.d at satisfactory rates.l IRELAND BROS., Tannkrs and Leather Manufacturers, AvnvT. Kvn. L~A~D T"I DINGS! REDUCTION OF PRICES !! Primest Bibs Beef 4d, 5a Primest Sirloins Beef 6d Boiling Beef 3d, 4d ]>gs Mutton 4d ITind-quartcrs Mutton 4d Fore-quarters Mutton 2%& A. DORNWEI.L. T"~O TJB A DEAL BBS. ——— Ex 'Nakdoo,' from Foo Cjiow @ DtJNKDIN. The undersigned arc receiving a portion of the fine quality balf-chests ami boxes of the cargo of Teas just arrived from China as abovo. The attention of tho Trade i« specially invited to the Buporior Quality and value of this shipment. T. H. HALL & CO. !



X 'THELEVAN FAMILY,' AND LATE ARRIVALS. 100 tons Finest Otago Fl in sacks and bags Bran Oatmeal Pearl Barley Oats. T. H. HALL & CO.



EX 'H E li O': 10 Bams DAIRY-FED BACON AND HAMS. T. H. HALL & CO.



ARRIVED, Per the Taranaki: 11 cases Canterbury Cheese. T. H. HALL & CO. A USTRALIAiSf UfiNES. T. H. HALL & CO., Wyndham-street, AGENTS FOR MESSES. CAUGHEY, WINE PRODUCERS, Reecivo orders from the Trade lor these favourite WINES and guarantee them delivered in good condition in Bottlo or Bulk by return of every steamer from Molbouri ■. January, 187 i. AIKATO STEAM NAVIGA TION AND COAL MINING COMPANY (LIMITED). WAIKATO COAL. Tho Company supply the above Coal, screened, ana of superior quality, at following rates :— aknn from truck at any railway station, not less than f> tons, at 20s per ton. Delivered in town nud suburbs at.. . .25s per ton. Orders left at office Fort -streetwill be promptly attended to. Terms: Cash on receipt of order. FRANZ SCHERFF, Secretary. titiejj 24,3876 h" 17 O. O T T O o H Jn p3 S * Has ra oi pleasure to inform his § M friends, n t public in general, that he g UA * NOW OPENED >*j M his m 3 GREENGROCER, FRUITERER, g j AND GROCERY STORE, 5 p$ COBNER OF fc[ Victoria and Albert - streets. X P~ fer) § F. C. Otto in invitlng'his friends and the 1-3 p* ■ public in general to come and patronise £0' W him, promises to sell first-class Goods at j^ § the lowest possiblei cashfpriceß, and giva 1^ q evory order prompt attention. U CO TIMBER. The Uni n Sash ana Door Company, Mechanics I Bay, are 'elling their large ana varied Stock of Timber, Sashes, Doors, ana Mouldings, at very low rate*. 1 Sawaust givenj away" in large" quantities. Bring yonr own bags. __^_ SOUTH BRITISH FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. CAPITAL £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 Second Year ~..£69,041 •r ; Third Year ;..£95,184 Lowest rates. Prompt and liberal settlement still specially attended. Af BOARDMANj Manager. EW ZEALAND INSURANCE COMPANY. FIRE AND MARINE. Capital, paid up and invested £240,000. ■Insurance against LOSS BY FIRE of every des cription of Property may be effected with this Com pany, Hulls Insured for the Voyage or Time. Merchan dise, Goods, and Freight Insured, by steamers and Bailing vessels Bisks on Specie subject to special J arrangements. L.Q.SSES PROMPTI* 3PAIPJ BSQ, *, SBHSOTiWwasw.



± or aaie. pARRIER PIGEONS for Sale.— *J Apply at the Stab Office. 17'OE SALE, a thorough good 4-year Jj old Saddle ana Harness Horse, Spring Cart, Harness, &c. — Rhonias Constable, "Wellesley-street, near Freeman's Bay. TfOR SALE, two thoroughbred -«-f Manchester Terriers, a Bull terrier (splendid ratter), a Grey Psrrot, and a Canary.-Apply on board the barque Edinburgh Castle. FOE SALE or Rent, at Mount Eden, a four-roomed Concrete House, with 2h acres good land, with splendid view, and in a healthy situation.—Apply to J. L Morris, on the property; or to K. D. Sykes, Upper Queen-street. TO SHIPPERS, CONTRACTORS, AND BUILDERS. KAURI TIMBER. The undersigned is selling at GREATLY REDUCED RATES. C. A. HARRIS, BRITOMART ROAD, AND AT THE SPIT, NAPIER. January 26, 1876. , "El O R SALE, S AT THE NEWTON SANITARY PIPE WORKS, A Largo Quantity of all sizes of Unpatented PIPES. The above goods are first-class, and used by City Corporations down South, although not considered suitable for our ciiy works here. FOR SALE (CHEAP), HOB ART TOWN POSTS, RAILS, AND PALINGS. Also on Hand, IRON TANKS AND SHINGLES. JOSEPH CRAIG, Fort-street. FOR Positive Sale, at a very low price, a really good 6-roomed House, with freehold garden in good order, 48x 110 feet, situated in Oxford-street, South Newton, Apply to JOHN SOPPET, No 8, Queen-street J> OKEBY-STREET.-For Sale, 5 JLV Building Allotments, each 30 feet frontage. Price, £1 per foot ; terms easy. SAMUBL COCHRANE & SON, Land Agents, Fort-street. FOR Immediate Sale, at very low prices, several choice Allotments at Ponsonby. Apply to JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. EQU 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, 10 fstt frontage to Upper Queen-street by 185 feet deep.—Apply to I JOHN SOPPET No. 8, Queen-street. FOR SALE, at Ellerslie, a really good ;.nd well-built new HouEe, 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 Bailway Station, and fronting on to the main road. Apply to JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. FOR 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. FOR IMMEDIATE SALE, three Eligible Building Allotments, Brighton Road. Price Low, Terms easy. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. FOR Immediate Sale, at an exceed ingly low price, a compact Farm of 100 acres good land, 25 of which are in grass, with four-roamed House, Stables, &0,, only 4 miles from Hamilton, with frontage to the main road. Apply to JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. FOR SALE, on very easy terms, at Ponsonby, a good 6-roomed House, with every convenience, and freehold allotment 45 x 110 feet. Apply to JOHN SOPPETT, No 8, Queen-street. ■p O R S A L E. A three-horse power Threshing Machine, with horse gear complete; also, New Winnowing Machine. ; SAMCTEL COCHRANE ft SON. FOR SALE, a bargain, the Ellerslie Stables, with 6& acres of freehold, and large frontage w the main South Road. Price, £450. The soil is first quality,—J. M. Lennox, Estate Agent, Auckland. FOR SALE, in Chapel-street, City, a three-roomed Cottage and freehold allot ment. Price, £150.— J. M. Lennox, Estate Agent, Auckland. FOR 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, and commands magnificent view of the Manukau and surrounding country. There are 5 rooms in the Residence, together with stabling, cowsheds, and an excellent orchard. Price, £675.—J M. Lennox, Estate Agent. OR SALE, a really first-class Suburban Farm. There are 100 acres of rich pasture land, with Residence, Stockyard, &c. This fine property is only 8 mtl«s from Auckland, Price, £1700.— J. M. Lennox, Estate Agent, Auckland. OR SALE, at the Wairoa, a beauti ful Farm of 100 acres, nearly all In jrraßS, and with deep water frontage. The land is flrst-claßs, and is only 8 miles from the Papnkura Railway Station. Price, £750.— J. M. Lennox, Estate.Agent, Auckland. FOR SALE, at Remuera, neat Orakel, a good Suburban Residence, wii < ly, acres of freehold, all laid out in first-class or'hard and pasture. The residence commands p b'autiful view, and is situated opposite to William Hunt, Esq. Price, £450.— J. M. Lennox, Estate Agent, Auckland. TO~FARMERS.— -For Sale, a bar gain, a Farm of 50 acr 1" at the Wade, half a mile from the landinc-piaco, with 4-roomed House and Cow-shed. Price. £120 ; £20 cash, the balance can remain on mortgage.—J. M. Lennox, Estate Agent, Auckland. nri6~WbfKing Men.—For Sale, on JL very easy terms, a 6-roomed House in Edin burgh-strert, with good well and freehold allotment. Price, £230: £50 cash, the balance can remain for five years at 8 per cent —J. M. Lennox. FOIT^ALE, on thlTMount Eden Roar!, a comfortable Four-roomed Verandah Cottage, with good workshop and fowl-house; free bold allotment, 25 x 120. Price, £130.-J. M. LEN NOX. Estate Agent, Auckland. FOR SALE, a comfortable Four roomed Cottage, In excellent order, in Carlaton Road, near to ■PTewmnrket; freehold allotment, 33 x jag, Frice ) t£3,gQ,«4', M, MMWOXtfEstetfl AgCJil, &»<&!«$. v



Tji 0 5 SALE E. C. GREENWOOD, Auctioneer., House, Land, and Estate Agent, Makkrt House. FOR SALE, in Brow n-streat, Ponsonby, a new five roomed Cottago. verandah r-ntl good well, allotment 40 feet x 107 Very cheap—£loo. FOB SALE, 5 acres of pood Land at Reuniera, on the road to St. John's College, a splendid site for a gentleman's residence. Price, .5135. FOJ.I S^LE, 110 acres of good land at Te Aral, near Mangawrd; good roads, and firßt-class situation. Price, 10s per acre. FOR SALE, a eixfoomed Cottago in Collinfnvooa streot, allotment 33 feet x 105, good parden and fruit trees, plenty of watsi', and in good rnpair. Price ; £170. Terms easy. FOR SALE, two first-class Cottages at Glenbnrn, of 0 and 7 roomß, with every convenience, nearly new. Price, £175 and £100. FOR SALE, seven-roomed House in Newton Road, very suitable for a Fhop, good well, outhouses, etc., etc. Price, £230. Terms easy. FOR SALE, a new four-roomed Cottage, with verandah and good allotment, on the Mount Eden Road. Price. £125. FOR SALE, several first-class Farms for sale Dear town, and on good ternia FOII SALE, allotments in [ihe suburbs, at low rates. FOR SALE, a choice Farm of 56acres at Titirangl, adjoining Mr Parr's property, all fenced and in grass with the exception of 20 acres of bush; a good four roonitfd House, with cowsheds, e(c, oto. Price, £175. FOR SALE, 120 seres, with House, good well and other improvements P.rico, £109. FOR SALE, at Mount Albert, a very superior Dairy Firm of about 50 aero?, without doubt the best Farm in the district. Terms oasy. FOR SALE— 80 acres of fair Land for £30. 81 ~ of goort liush Land, near town, £100. 340 „ of rich soil at Waiuku, £300, CO ~ of pood Land, Parish of Omaru, £8. 200 ~ of rich Land, Parish of Hotco, £1 an acre. 100 „ of good Land, Waikato, £1 an acre. R. C. GREENWOOD, Auctioneer, House, Land, and Estate A G-ENT, • MARKET HOUSE.



Wanted Known. ANTED Known, where Cheap Iron and Brass Castings can be had'with dispatch, and at astonishing low prices :—Skip. Dumps, 1b $ ft; Rudder Bands, Dove-tail Plates, General Dross 'Work, Is Gd 3j) ft; Iron Castings, Saßh. Weights, IDs $ cwt; Fire Bars. 16s $ cwt; Ship Castings of every description, Windlass Gear and Patent Winches (double and single purchase), Plough Metals, Pipes, Grates, Stove Metals, all proportiona tely cheap at J, KELLY'S Freeman's Bay Foundry. Highest price given for old Iron and Brass. TIT ANTED, the General Public to TV know that J. Alwinger, Tailor (late from France and German}'), has commenced basiness in his new premises, No. 38, Victoria-street, where ho hopes to meet with such support as his knowledge and attention to business, and civility to his customers shall command. Gentlemen's and Boys' Suits made to order. Repairs, dyeing1, and cleaning, in all its branches, executed at the shortest notice, , . WANTED, Subscribers to Magazines to know that they can have the numbers Handsomely Bound, at a trifling cost. Music and other Binding done in best styIe.—WILLIAM LEYS, ; Machino Ruler and Account-Book Manufacturer, next door to the Evening Stab Office, Wyndham stroet. ■ WANTED KNOWN, that D. y V COLDIE is prepared to supply pJI kinds of Timber nnd other Building Materials; including Sashes, Doors, Mouldings. Broad Timber, Hous.e Blocks, Posts, Kails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iroh;; Bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, &c., &0., at the lowest market price, at his Yards, Custom-house street. WANTED KNOWN, that J.MORRISON is prepared to execute ■'• all kinds of ASPHALTING at reasonable prices.— Address Newton Road. ■ -i ' ANTED KNOWN, that. Jqhn ■- Taylor is prepared to supply all Muds of Timber, Pests, Rails, Palings, Shingles, House - Blocks, Doors, Sashes, Mouldings, &c, at the lowest possible prices, at Yard, Breakwater Road. All • orders attended to With despatch WANTED KNOWN, that J. Green hHs on sale Men's Brown Cotton Socks, 6d ' per pair; 3 pairs Boys Brown Cotton Socks for a shil ling ; Rimmel's Brown Windsor or Honey Soap, 2d .: per cake ; 3 Handetchiefs for a shilling (full size, men's); Men's or Boys' Collars, 6d per dozen ; Rim mel's Perfumes, Cd and 9d per bottle; Boot Laces, 3d per dozen or 2s per gross : Women's or Girls' Stock-; ■ ings, 6d per pair (vety good value); Men's Braces, la ;;-, per pair, best in Auckland for the price; other goods^ equally cheap.—Address, J. Green, Thomson's Build iDgs, Victoria-sfrcet, and No. 33, Market. AJSTJDD Known, that E. Carr offers special advantages to buyers of Tim ber at the Waikawau Yards, Custom-house-street and ' Breakwater Road. ANTED KNOWN, a cheap sale of Miscellaneous Goods will be held for a few days at Battye and Co.'s Marino Store, Elliott street. The stock must be cleared out at once in con sequence of removing from the piemiscs. Coma early. ' W A N T E D, * Intending Purchasers of Rifling Saddles and Bridles, &c, to nspect my 60s. Saddle, and 6s. 63. Bridle; by far the best value in Auckland. All other" goods proportionately cheap, Save the importer's profit, by buying direotfromW. S. Jones, Wholesale and Retail Saddler, Importer and Manu facturer, Queen-street, A UCKLAND & MERCER RAILWAY. ST. PATRICK'S DAY. - , RETURN FARES AT SINGLE RATES!, TRAINS willruo between Auckland and Onehnnga i every hour from 8 am until Opm, leaving Auckland at the hour, and Onehunga at 14 minutes past the I hour. Late Train from Onehunga to Auckland at 7pm; return at 11,15 pm. i ; . •' '" Trains to and from Mercer .and intermediate Station r.s usual, . By order, . •? A. V. MACDONALD, it? General Manager. ST. PATEICK'S DAY SPOETS, TO BE HELD IN THE DOMAIN ON FRIDAY, MAEOH 17, Under the management of the Officers and Members of the H.A.C.B.S. . Mr. D. Fallon, Starter. Messrs. Dervan and Clark, Judges. . .■ -; Committee: Messrs. Brennan, Gallagher, Lonergan, •'**-' Patterson, Hicky, Ryan, Fairweather. , ; ; Ist Race, 12.30—100 Yardß Foot Eace, open to mem bers of H.A.C.B.R. over3oyears of age. Valuable prize presented by Mr H. Brennan. 2nd Race, 1 o'clock—lso Yards Handicap Foot Eace. Ist prize, Handsome Silver Tea Service, presented by Mrs. R Grattau ; 2nd prize, £1. 3rd Raco, 2 o'elock~l6o Yards Handicap Foot Race, open to members of Friendly Societies. Ist prize,; iV; Silver Cup value £10 presented by theH.A.C.B.S.; , > 2nd prize, £2. . 4th Race, 3 o'clock—loo Yards Foot Race, open to i members of the H.A.C.B.S. under 30years of age. Valuable prize presanted by Mrs Dorvan. sth Race, 4 o'clock—lso Yards, open to all members of theH.A,C.B.S, Prize, Member's Regalia. During the day Football, Cricket, Swings, and other amusements will be provided. ■ The splendid Band of the Hobson Company, under Bandmaster McComish, will perform selections during the day. Rule for 3rd .Race.—Competitors must' have been Financial Members of any Friendly Society three months immediately previous to 17th March, :" Races to be started by report of pistol. : Entries and colours will be received at the Thames ■ ' Hotel from S to 10 p.m. on the 14th March. _. M. CONNOLLY. Secretary. BRYETT, Tailor .(from the , ' • establishment of the renowned " Poole " London), has commenced businees over the City Mart, junction of Queen and Shortland streets. Orders executed in the newest fashions at reasonable prices, and with punctuality. Gentlemen desiring to be well dressed will not be; disappointed by patroni- ■■'•'■"i elng the above. Commands-rebeived' at' all hours of the day, or at gentlemen's own prlYßto reaidenoes if reQttlred. «"»« ftUeratloni! attowaea io Wth