The Auckland Evening Star.

Vol. Vil.—No. I 867. j

Auckland, N.Z., TMU.RSDAY, FEuRCTARV 10. 1876

[Price : -ONE PENNY



I 170R SAN FRANCISCO DIRECT. I ' The Powerful Al Iron Screw Steamship I CITY OF SAN FRAKCISCO S Will leave DUNKI'IN on February 9, and AUCK- B XAND on February 14, conveying H.U.M.'s Moils 1 -{ for San Fbakcisco, United States, Great Britain, « VIA ICANDAVAU AUD JHOKOLTJLTJ. I The Cabins on the Port Side of this splenaia Steamer are reserved for Passengers booking in New For further particulars, Freight, or Passage, apply *° OWEN & GRAHAM, Agents, Auckland. I _,; TliOR SYDNEY AND : !$ %k&\ JJ MELBOURNE. lp|<^#b ■ Jra"^.!.'-" ' ' Tlie fai3t fillfl favourite s.s. «fflJsjJli'i.: i.;.'...'.,::-.-; ■ H X R 0, Captain Looan, according to advice received to-day, was to leave Melbourne on the 3rd, and so may be expected here on tne 13th instant. She will leave Auckland again for Sydney and Mel bourne on or about "WEDNESDAY, the 16th Feb. For freight or passage, apply to ORUICKSHANK & CO., Agents* 16, Qneen-street, AucWanfi, February 2, 1876. «s?v»i, 170R TARANAKI, Mallv' 1, $- NELSON, PICTON. WEL- B|l|^ LINGTON, IYTTELTON, AND [BookWs throng to 'Melbotime, GrejTDOßth, Hokitiia, WeSv^ort, Altai oa, Timaru,. and Gamaru.y TUESDAY, FEBRU, ARY 15. The TJnion Steam Shipping Comp& ny'B magaiflcant new Steamer HAWEA, , m „ Captain E Wheeler, will leave the On. Wharf on TUESDAY, the 15th February, at Ic' doc* Pna Latest train for passengers, 11.45 a.m. February 22—Taupo. as above. February 29—Hawea, as above. Through tickets to Melbourne at reduced rates. For freight or passage apply to HENDEKSON & MACFAELA.NE, 25, Queea-atreet •i-ksk ¥E.W ZEALAND _H£_^, Am% STEAM SHIPPING COM <^g___Sj>» PANY (LIMITED.) IraNwPmioniH, NEiiSON, Pioton, Wsixma- TOH, Lyttblton, and Oxago; transhipping at Wellington for Wanoantji, Napieb, and Povbkty Bat ; and at Nelson for Westpoiw, Gbeymouth, and Hokitika. P'absenoeks Booked Thbotoh so Mkjbocbnh.] The s.B. LADYBIRD Will leave the Onehunga Wharf on SATURDAY Best, the 12th February, at 10.30 a.m. Lateßt train for Passengers at 9.35 a.m.' for freight or passage apply to W. F. WHEELER, AucMsna. Or, A. BARSES, Onehunga. Offices: Hobson's Buildings, Shortland-street. . -st* rpAM O' SHANTEB mp_^v .JL will leave the Government " Wharf, Onehunga, for Waiuku, as Saturday, 12th February, 7 am, returning the .; Bamqday. - Orders to-collect goods left at the stores of Messrs. Henderson and Macfarlane, Agents Union S.S. Co.; or Mr. W. J. Hurst and Co., will* meet with prompt dispatch. ■_ A. CUNNINGHAM, Onehunga or Newmarket. «k^ .T7IRST SHIP tor LONDON. jjOp|||||^To SAIL EARLY IN FEBRUARY. *"™^™^^a^ The favourite ship CITS" OF AUCKLAND, Capt. Ralls. Unrivalled accommodation for First and Third Class Passengers. CRUXCKSHANK & CO., Agents. 16, Queen-street, January 6,1875. •l^kSk T HE >s- 'M'ANAIA' __W^. X will leave the Aucklnnd Wharf for the Hot Springs on SATURDAY 6 next, at 2 p.m., returning nn Monday morning at 6 a m. Raton Tickets, 10,. J# Manager, «fe^ QTEAM COMMUFICA «!■_€_ JO TION WITH THE THAMES AND COROMANDEL. " ! TIME-TABLE. DURHAM. From Auckland: ' •■ From Thames: Thursday. 11.30 am Thursday, 5 p m Friday, 1p m Saturday, 10.30 a m y •" ENTEEPEISE. For Thames: Friday, 9 pm MANAIA-Foft Hot Springs. From Auckland : From Hot Springs : Saturday, 2pm Monday, 6 a m Return Fares, 10s. Weather and other eircunastancf s permitting. Not responsible for accidents in shipping, carrying, or discharging live stock. Not responsible for any cargo or parcels put on board without a shipping note. . . J. EDWARDS, Manager. «^k. "P Oil LONDON __fi__jsl§*; TO FOLLOW THE CITY OF ■*^^™"" AUCKLAND. The Splendid Al Clipper Ship GLENLOEA, Captain Lb Viscomte, will sail as above on or about the 21st April next , Fbr freight, passage,, and other particulars, apply to ■ OWEN & GRAHAM, / i • Agents. Auckland, Bth February, 1876. TIASSENGEES' LINE OF PACKETS JL; TO NEW ZEALAND. OWNED BY MESSES. SHAW, SAVILL & CO.. ■ 34, Leadenhall-street, London. The above line of ships are regular js*3frAt traders to all the principal ports of New Zealand. They are clipper ships, <fl9SS^__|ak classed Al at Lloyds, and commanded ZXmaSaE* by experienced masters. The Bill of w^^^^alm^ Fare is most substantial and of the beat quality, and the accommodation roomy and con venient. ■ i The undersigned are empowered to grant passages from London to New Zealand, payment for which has been guaranteed in the Colony. .. Return ships to London also leave at almost regular ' ntervals. • , Full particulars on application to J,. D. NATHAN & CO., ,';■>.■.'■.■ OWEN 6 GRAHAM, h-ihm\\r ,y : oruickshank & co., Agents. -vr o T i c E. •^^^^^ On and after Friday, the 21st[inst, ___4s§ii§s the Steamer ; : '■■■■• ■■■: '• "Sr QUICKSTEP, "jßnn between Mercer and Hamilton on arriva o; ,he Train at 10.30 am. carrying Passengers and Luggage, on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays { until mrther. notice. AII Passengers and Parcels ■* booked; at; the office of' John, Soppett, Agent, JNO *Vtj 8 ' Qunen-straet, for the above-places will receive itoprietor.



Q N SALE. 3? ortland Cement (now landing)—3oo casks White's ami other brands A nd all lands of Builder's Materials. KEANE & JENKINSON, Vlfl ]' OBIA-STItEET E"AS T. ~vTo's: i c'e of re mo»y al. RLWIN B. DICKSON, L I'OENSED LAND BROKER, Undi )]r:-the Land Transfer (Ton-ens') Act, 1870, DRAUGHTSMAN, • lIiLDTtf IN.ATOR, HERALD PAINTER, ETC. . igo nt for Mutuii) We Association of Auiitralasia. '. T, S( >MEEVELI J 'S B'PII.I>IHGS, APOKLAKP. I~JS H Jfi R AN D 0 0., Wholesale, Shipiiing, and Family Butcher, j Queen' -street, corner oi l)urham-Btreet, Auckland. > Pou1 Ary of all kiinJs dressed to order. Prime Sniohed f Tong acs, Home-cuied Bacon. Corned Beef on sale lin large quantities. N.H.— Dealers in Game. Live Pheasants forwarded to all parts of the Oolony upon receipt of order. I Families waited on in town or suburbs. /T"o"l~d~e"¥ bo o t. ■ 'l "WILLIAM MILLER, mahtjfac'.rtjrtr. of se.\ l^oots and eveb'st other Descbittion of Boots and Shoes, Next to Oxleys'Blockniafcerfc). Queen-street Wharf. Repuirs neatly executed. H~"GOODACBTT, BOOTMAKEK » , GREY-STREET. Men's Boots, 35b; Men's Shoes, 12a Cd; Ladies' ' Boots from lf!s Cd; Men's Soleing and Hi soliug, 4» Cd. T a F E LHA M' S tl c LADDER AN)? BARROW FACTORY, 49, Victoria-street. ': Every description of: Ladders, Barrows, and Steps, on hand, made to oi'd er, or Ist on hire. ;to. b. w~u~6 d ha m. lowtherTbazaae, 2:5 8, Q v ken ' - street, Opposite the M'arkot, < TOYS, STATIONERY, FANCY GOODS, ETC. 15LANTS! PLANTS ! PLANTS 1 1... FOR PLANTING OUT NOW. Cuxumber, Melon (Rock, "Water, and Pie), Vegetable Marrow, Pumpkin, and Tomato in pots, Cauliflower, Cabbage, lettuce, Bed Cabbage, «c., &c. E. B A I E. D, Tiotort.a Seed Stokes, Victorta-strebt. A~M E S i^U TCHER, CARTER, CONTRACTOR, *c. i Goods .Cleared and Delivered from Ships' side on HHORTBST tTOTIOE. BALLAST; SUPPLIED. j^STVCIYBTLE AND BAT OV ISLAND COAIS. Also. Irswood, .ctit or xxTtt/at, at B.KA SON ABLE RATJCB W1 >HTLLIPPS AND SON, • OIL, COLOUR, and GLASS MERCHANTS, Importers of Pnperhangings, Scrim, Paints, Oils, Tiurpentine, Colouif,, Varnishes, French Polish, Gold Lefi, Artists' Colours and Brushes, Plate, She3t, Crown, Ornamental. :and Photographic Glass, Picture Frame and Tapestry jMouldings, Clock and Compass Glass es, Glazed Sashes i, Doors, &c. Gla. ss cut to size, ar id carefully packed. 05 and 97, Qween-st reet. YB TJ R IN I T U R E. HENF* V PROBERT'S cheap & sootb, furniture & bedding ekea: blishment, Bottom op- .Siiortland-strebt. Finding that I have not sufficient room in my present Establishment to eliot. f my Furniture, Bedding, *c; therefore, after carefu 1 consideration, I have taken those more Central P. remises recently occupied by Messrs Cranwell and C 0.,. &\\ the bottom of Shortland street, where I intend to i carry on the business of Cabinet-making, TJpholsteirii g, etc.; and having had 35 years' practical experiene« , I shall be able to supply you with good and sound ", Furniture, at the very owest possible pi ices consist ?nt to Quality. Fnrniture, Mattrasses, a»d Bedding of every des cription made to order, and gt laratiteed to give every satisfaction. Matirassesre-mai le, Dining and Drawing room Farniture Be-covered and thoroughly reno vated. N.B.—The business of China , Glass, and Earthen ware, and Kitchen requisites, &\\, will be carried on as usual in the Old Establisha'ent by Mrs Probert, where every order will recede the very best attention. W Note the address— H. PROBERT,. Bottom of Shortland-strcet, Auckland. T> 0 0 T S ! BOOTS! CLEARING SALE OF BOOTS. Ladies' Kid, 4s 6d, 5s Cd, 6s 6d. C ildrek's Boots—>n Immbisb Vaiukts- to . Choose From. A Large Stock of Boots and Fhoes to be Cleared Out at Balf-price at D. McPHERSON'S, Karangahape Road, Newton, DR. TOWNSEND'S AROMATIC HOLLANDS TONIC, A SUPERIOR ADTI-DYSIPEPTIC, DTJRETIC, AND' INYIGORATINe- CORDIAL, Specially recommended by the Medical Faculty The world-wide reputation of Dr. Townsend's Com* pound Extract of tarsaparllla by the Proprietors, o which and under whose direction this Tonic iaprp/ t pared, will be a sufficient guarantee to the publioiha it is not only pure and free from every injurious iji» gredient, but is of the \ery best quality, and will "be found to be most beneficial in its almost miraculous effects in all cases of Gravel, Gout. Liver Complaint, Aoute or Chronio Dyßpepeia'., Inflammation of the Bladder or Kidneys, or any obntruction of the Urinary Organs Flatulency, Colic, Chronicßheumatism, and any disease arising from exhausted vital energy. For Females it is an invaluable tonic, restoring to health and vigour those of weafc and debilitated con stitutions, aba beverage it is pleasing and sale for either young or old. Caution.—None genuine without the words "Dr, Townsend's Aromatic Hollands Tonic" blown in the glass on each bottle, and also stamped on the metal capaule over the cork, together with the signature on the label of " Bach and Nostrand, Proprietors." : On Sale by T. M A C X V, Fort-street. OPURU SAW-MILL CO.'S TIMBER YAED, BREAKWATER ROAD, AUCKLAND. (Wholesale and Retail). The above Company, taking advantageof theKaipara, Railway, are now in a position to supply Auckland orders of Kauri Timber for HouEe or shipbuilding ; also, broad boards for Cabinet purposes. N B.—The quality of this timber is acknowledged lay sash and door manufacturers, and the building trade in general, to be most suitable for Joiners work of every description. Parties wishing to leave their orders can have (by giving a description of the building) a specification of the size and quantity of timber required, For particulag^plvto^^^ 1 ; ,: At the Timber yard,



Bfisiaeae Oar-is. ABERDEEN BOOT FACTORY, ALBERT-STREET. Every description of Men's, Women's, and Children's : Colonial made Boots and Shoos kept in stock. ; The only Manufactory in the Province whore band closed and hand niado Boots aro to be had. A supply of Seamless Watortights always on on hand. j BLACK fc CO. jl^ H. SKINNER, i BUILDER, | CARPENTER AND JOINER, VULCAN LAJE. ; AH Branches of the Building Trade executed by Exporiencod Workmen. Shop Fronts, Office fittings, &q, be. PULMANVS PH cTTOGRAPHIC GALLERY, SHORTLAND - b T R 15 E T. ! photography in all its branches , Views of the Hot Lakes. Rotomahana. j ' The finest collection of local views and Maori cartt'ii in Auckland. £2T Children's Portraits taken instantaneous] . "831 TUEKIS H BATHS, UPPER QUEEN-STREET. Open Daily from 9 a.m. to 0 p.m. Charges, Cs; Saturdays, 3s Cd, open till 9 p.m. i Tickets at a reduced rate can be had from from Mr. ,' Aicken and Mr. Pond, chemists, Queen-street. ' Open for Ladies (onty) on Thursdays. Two ladies . in attendance. ! For hpecial engaffprqguta address to Mrs. Sykes. CLARKE B B OTHERS, . (LATE CROMBIE'S) I ROYAL FUSE ART PHOTOGRAPHIC ; GALLERIES, i (Opposite Union Bank), jQUEJBN- S T X E E T, ; Auckland. I First-class Portraits, from C.P.V. to Life Size, at Moderate Prices. Children's Portraits taken ! instantaneously. PRIZE MEDALS ANX» CERTIFICATES AWARDED TO JAMES SMITH, New-street ,Nelson, N.Z, since 1872, for excellence of n.exson-made wlnes and Cordials. Sole Agent in Auckland :— HENRY CONK OP, Wakefiold-street, opposite Fltzroy Hotel. OT TINGS BY "THE WAY. ____. from london to auckland on boari> the ' City of Auckland.' Tie above Pamphlet may he had at the St; in. offlco. PRICE. ONE BHILLL>G EaCB. The accuunt is very interesting, and would be read eagerly by tha friends in Knglnncl. R T. TRA F F G'~Rl), surgeon dentist, Wakiiolb-sibsbt, Teeth extracted •without Pain by Dr Clover's Patent Oxido Gas. Artifical Teeth (from One to a Full Bet). [Established 3864.] By appointment Excellency the to His N^ggPligis^ Governor. TB A RN E T T, PORK BUTCHER. HAM -AND BACON CURERV Next City Ham, Oppositb the Thistle Hotel, and at Pabneij, T. Barnett in thanking the public for their long 3nd steady s upport, an d having purchased Mr. Morey, business, as carried on in the premises opposite Mr. Darby's Thistle Hotel, beg to announce that heg is now prepared to supply every requisite of the trade. All Goods stamped bo as to defy imitation. N. B. —ArraDgementß are now complete for tbe supply of shipping ordore, which will meet with prompt delivery, and with T.B.s personal attention. __. _ _ __^ • Native Lands, and General CoiEmissiVa Agent Licensed Interpreter, ■ Under the "Nativo Lands Act, 3^73." The advertiser is in a position to devote the whole of his time to the transaction and o ompletion of any business with tha natives with Vhich ho may be entrusted. Address : High -street, next *,o Commercial Hotel. J^ BTITT,. GUN-MAKEB 24.4, QUEEN-STREET. Alwaya la Stock—Best brand* Gunpowder, <9fa. Blasting Powder, and Fuze, Bhooting and Flshinp Tackle. _^ Q.^ D. BURKE, "WHOLESALE BELLOWB MAKER, Wakemeld-street, Auckland. f&" Blacksmith's Bellows made ana repaired. BR WEBSTER. '• Wholesale and Retail SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKER, 138, Qothn-street. Auckland, (Next the Union Bank). RSEOCOMBE & SON, « HALTBTTCRB, BREWERS, AND BOTTLERS, GREAT NORTHERN BREWERY, AUCKLAND. ELBON GROWN FRUIT, in any quantity, shipped with care by H. COLLINS, Say View Hotel, Nelson. iJ2T References at the Star Offlco. W SMITH, Receiving and o Forwarding Agent, Queen-street Wharf, ; Auckland. Goods delivered from Ship's side with 1 despatch. N. B —Ballast supplied. pRICKETING SEASON. Page's ana Cobbett's BATS at home prices, at G. Waller's, Tobacconist, Queen-street. T B. W A V CORN AND PRODUCE MERCHANT, CnKißTontmo : Machinery! W. VICKERY, In returning thanks to his numerous customer* and friendß for their liberal support during the last ssven • teen years, begs to inform them that he has re-com menced business in bis new premises, at the \ Corner of Victoria and Nelson-streets, f 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 and Repaired. ■ Quartz Crushing Machinery made to order. Timber Jacks as formerly. For sale. Horizontal and Vertical Engine. A MERICAN RUBBER. STAMP 3 J3L , COMPANY, DUNEDIN. ■ ,•.,/, ! 'Messrs.Seed and Brett have been appointed Auckland iagents for the above Company, and all , orders left with them will .be promptly attended to. ] Samples to be Been at the Star office. . ■ OATS! MAIZE i. BBAif! CHAFF! " ' ■'■.'■.„,,■ ', . 'V ' :. :---il>l?ai ':-' >; !V Ri baird, :. ,:;: ':: • V .-._• .. •■■: i ...■:'-;ii')J-'/ ■ 1-TtS UwtfSJ , -< ■■> ■



Business Cards. I CARSON, *? " House and Land Agent, Rent and Dobt Coll ector, Stichbury's Buildings, Queen-street. QEOIGE A X E R S, V$ FREEMAN'S BAY SOAP AND CANDLE WORKS. CP~ Cash Buyer of Tallow. «TARNOCK BROTHERS, f « SOAP & CANDLE MANOTACTUREKB, Rtohmond, Cox's Ciusisk. OBim — Dorhani-gtreot, Auckland. MI S S~"N""O"~iT"M~A~N; TEACHER OF MUSIC, Waterloo Qttadrant, Oppoßite Government House. J O !f~N SOPPET W HOUSE, LAND, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, NO. 8, QUKUN-STREKT. Agent for Mr. C. G. Quick's Waikato Parcels Delivery and Passenger Booking. August 5,1875. |J O T^ I C^ E. T. B. CAME PON, Architect afd Enginkkr, Corner of High-street nnd Vulcan Lnue, Is prepared to supply Plans, Specifications, and correct Estimates for all description of Buildings on shortest notice. „. ._. W . T T - g) :photographeb, Qttotn-street, Onehttnga. ■UREDETaCK W. COLLINS, J_ MANUUFACTrrEING JEWELLER, VtTtCAN LANR, Opposite the Occidcnta! Hotel. Every description of Jewellery wado and repaired. Old Gold'and Silver bought. TAN33ARD FIRE AWD MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. KIT" Agent for Auckland— • i HENRY GILFILLAN, 1 7, Queen-street. • IA OABD.J SAMUEL WELLS KJ House, Land, a'^d Commisßion Agent, Collector of Rents, Debts, Highway Rates, &o. Loans arranged. Office:—l 29, Quaen-street (three doors below the Union Bank.) BOJNES !. BOWEfci! BOMliS! Bought In /my qnantities for Cash at the Freeman's Bay Bone Skills, and at No. 101, Lower Queen-street, J. & J. SOPPET. TD ALT O N & CO., » 44, Qubenstbeet, opposite Exchange Buildings, BOOT MA KERB. Boots made to Mef sure in five hours' notice. No slop goods. Best materials only used. Tho Latest French Fashions. American Stub Toes HOTOGRAPHIC NOTICE. The undersigned havfng purchased the NEGATIVES taken at the establishment of Mr R. H. Bamxbtt, late 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 romittance. 1 CS-THE AMERICAN PHOTOGRAPHIC COMPANY ! "m Per JOHN McQARRIGLE. MAyAOBB. "gUTLER AND McINNES, HOUSE, SIGN, AND DECORATIVE PAINTERS AND PPERHANGERS, Foot of Wakefield-strfcet. yr: \ Oil, Colour, Glass, White Lead,^ Scrim, Brushes, • Varnishes, Glue, PaperhangingSv of all descriptions. •% XW All orders entrusted to their care will receive prompt attention. T & J SOPPET, FREEMAN'S BAY STEAM MILLS, AND No. 101, Lower' Queen-street, Wharf, Auckland. '. OSBOENE & C~OT, • WOOL STAPLERS & BROKEBS, - FOBT-STREKT, Auckland. Aro Wool and Skin Buyers. They arc 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: Rational Bank of New Zealand. COO KTS 'BUSSES • leave Coombes' quarter to and a quarter-paat every hour for Newmarket Epsom—B, quarter to 11. 2, and 5. Graft on Road—Every hour. CARRIAGES, BUGGIES, HANSOMS, ETC., ALWAYS ON HIRE. 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, Boobs, etc., at private houses. •JJOTICE OF REMOVAL. paperhangingToil, colour, and GLASS WAREHOUSE, No. 58, Corner of Queen and West Queen-streeta. J. HENDERSON Has much pleasure in announcing to his Friends and the Publio generally, that he has removed to above address, where he hopes to merit a continuance of their liberal support. . No. 53, Queen-street. SF A U L S O • is prepared to make up Gentlemen's Clothing to measure from £2 14s 6da Tweed Fashionable) Suit, warranted well shrunk; also, Tweed Trousers form 10s 6d.—S. FAULBO, Tailor, thiee doorg from!Royal Mall Hotel, Victoria-street—Gleaning, Repairing, &c CIOUTH BRITISH FJRE AND MARINE 0 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 t Second Year £69,041 Third Year.........T;.....:.£95,184 Lowest rates. Prompt and liberal settlement'atill i speoially attended,' . * ■. 1 A. BOARDMAN, Manager. ' FOR CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR J; M. MoLACHLAN IS SHEWING IN , , , • DRESSES. ;,i •:, CLOTHING New Silks ~, v New Silk Dust Coats „ Muslins „ Trousers and Vests „- Prints „ Suits „ Costumes, &c. ; j, Shirts : - ' ~ Hats, &a ■' '.I MILLINERY. FURNISHINa. N"ew Hats New Oil~ Cloths 1 „ Mowers — • ~i Matting ■ i „ Gossamers „ Carpets T= ■ : i „ Feathers „ Hearthßugs ; ,-, Bonnets, &o. ■ „ Curtains, &c. ' '. '' M«ft * *&? :»_B j? ;A«,**> T» - . / New WeUwtoy'iJtreet, : -...- . t j.-. .C.I .. i .. ~«J ■. vl. t.. .: j .:., ... .-, ■ • 1



Business Cards. fiHARLES GOODWILL, \J WHEELWRIGHT, AND AGRICULTtJEAL IMPLEMENT MAKER, Otahuhu. Spring Carls, Wagons, &o, made and repaired on thepremißes. Goods forwarded per Train to tae Waikato. ROGERS, J v n., « CABINETMAKER, UPH.OLSTKREB, AND S'UBNITtrBK DBALEE, Foot op Grks-stbEejc. N.B.—Every description pfwork in connection with the above Irado executed with tconomy and despatch, Suites supplied at various prices, PORTLAND HOUSE. W PRIVATE BOARDING ESTABLISHMENT, Hobson-street, Auckland, N.Z. ,T. RUSSELL, Settler and Colonist over 25 years, still continues to nceoinmodato his old friends, and new arrivals, with first-class, well aired, Single and Double Bedrooms; also, Private Parlours for Families. This Establishment is well-known to be in a very healthy situation. Terms, as usual, per day or week, moderate. Auckland, 17th December,. 1875. A UCKLAND SAVINGS BANK. A "DENNY 'DANK At the Office of the Auckland Savings Bank NOW-OPEN. HOT7ES OF ATTENDANCE FOR DEPOSITORS : The Bank will be open on Mondays, Tuefidays,- Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, from 12 to 2 O'clock, and on Saturdays from 10 to 12 o'clock, both to pay and bkcibvb Money, and on Saturday Evenings to take in money only, from 7 to 9 o'clock. R. CAMERON, Manager. MR. FATJLDER, Sole Contractor to the City Council for the Emrt/ing of Earth Closets, Privy Boxes, Cesspits, etc., is prepared to attend punctually to all requests regarding the above. Persons desiring to have tho said places attended to, either weekly, fortnightly, or otherwise, can have the same done by Jcavinga notice, either verbal or written, with the Inspector of Nuisances, City Council Office, Queen-street. nn (5 b a 1 c r~ s. ON "ITa~L E, To arrive per Batn Brain, hourly expected, 60 +ods Hay and Barr's celebrated Oamaru Flour 45 tons J. K. Anderson's Flonr 60 tons Pratt's Flour G. W. EINNEY. /CENTRAL STORE, PONSONBY, AUCKLAND. T. J. BAI NB R ID G E "RESPECTFULLY begs to inform his friends and J-" the public that he Ins Opened a Oeseral Htore opposite the Ponsonby Hall, and he hopes to secure a share of public patronnge by supplying the Choicest Good" at Town Prices. N.B.—Late driver for Mr Quick, of the Watkato and PoDsonby Coaches, HPHE Undersigned are Cash Pur JL onASBBs of HIDES, SHEEPSKINS, WOOL TALLOW, &c, &c, at highest market rates, in any quantity- Consignors direct will have prompt and immediat cash remittances returned at satisfactory rates.j IRELAND BROS., Takners and Leather Manufacturers, (JLAD TIDINGS! REDUCTION OF PRICES!! , Primest Bibs Beef 4$ 53 Primest Sirloins Beef Gd' Boiling Beef '...3d, id Legs Mutton 4a Hind-quartets Mutton. ...4d Fore-quarteis Mutton ...ly^ A. DORNWELL. TO TEA DEALERS. Ex 'Naedoo,' jtkom Poo Chow @. --:■•>-«.-.,. :,...,.. DUNEDIN. ' The 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 the superior quality and value of this shipment. T. H. HALL & CO. EX 'TRELEVAN FAMILY,' AND LATE ARRIVALS. 100 tons Finest Otago Flour, in Backs ana bags Bran Oatmeal . Pearl Barley . Oats. -...,-. ~ . ,i T. H. HALL & CO. TO BALES NELSON HOPS ■ » 10 frames Sheathing and Roofing Felt 1 case French Calf Leather ' 1 case E India Kip Leather 1 case Colonial Tweeds. T. H. HALL & CO. R~ R~ I V IJ D", Per the Taranaki: 11 cases Canterbury Cheese. T. H. HALL & CO. AUSTRALIAN WINES. T. H. HALL & CO., Wtndham-street, AGENTS FOE, MESSRS. CAUGHEY, WINE PRODUCERS, Receive orders from the Trade for these favourite WINES, and guarantee them delivered in good condition in Bottle or Bulk by return of every steamer from Melbourne. January, 1876. I Tjv C. 'O T T O § h ■■-*■•• 5 03 Has much pleasure to inform his £ 00 friends, and the publio in general, that he *° b» has now opened W .. <! 3 hia 1-1 < GREENGROCER, FRUITERER, § ij. AND GROCERY STORE, w W' . OOENEK OF &> _ Victoria and Aleep.t - streets. I?" — I O F. C. Otto in inviting^his friends and^the H p^ public in general to come and patronise. X g him, promises to sell first-class Goods at hj S the lowest possible j'cashTprices, and giva IS o every order prSmpt attention. S o , . , - _g A AN D W. ,0 R AI G. • ; HOUSE AND SHIP PLUMBERS, ' Have Removed tlieir Place of Business from Lower Queen-street, to NEXT DOOR TO NEW ZEALAND HERALD OFFICE, WYNDHAM-BTREET. OE E! S B,E.:l:! SEE!!! BLONDIN, ' The Wondkr op the World MI lam the Wonder of Auckland, One Hundred Pair of. New Pattern EARRINGS on view in my Window, At Reduced Prices, to cause an excitement, ■-- -■■ .•>;; -ji t H< LEWIBSON,' : *'■ QPSesife tbo Ualea Sft&fcr



For Sale. mo 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; 1870. OKBBY-STREET.-Fo7~Bale, 5 BuildiDg Allotments, each 30 feet froetage. Price, XI per foot; terms easy. SAMttKL COCHRANE & SON, Lund Agents. Fort-street. FOR Immediate fc'ale, cheap, two neatly finished four-roomed Cottages in New | ton on 42 feet by 75 fret freehold.—Aj:ply D. B Orchard, 5, Insurance EuildiDgs. OR SALK, at Ellerelie, 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 Kailway Station, and fronting on to ihe main road. Apply to JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. OR SALE, at Pakiri, near Omaha, 83 acres of Land, with large quantity of good Kauri und Totara upon it, being; lots 37 and 38, with Creek frontage. # . Apply to JOHN SOPPETT, No 8, Qneen-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, 10 fett frontage to Upper Queen-street by 185 feot deop.—Apply to JOHN SOPPET No. 8, Qneen-street FOR SALE, at a very low price, a good and well-built Four-roomed Verandah Cottage, with good well and freehold allotment, 34 x 100 feet, in one of txie best parts of Ponsonby^ 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 la/ge size upon it.—Apply to JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street FOR IMMEDIATE SALE, three Eligible Building Allotments, Brighton Koad. Price Low, Terms easy. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. "P O R B~~A L E. A STEEPLE ENGINE, suitable for a paddle steamer, cylinder- 31 inch diameter, 2 feet 9 inches stroke. Apply-to the Manager N,Z=S.S. Company (Limited), ■Wellington. Ip o r~ s ""a Z c. A three-horse power Thbeshing Machine, with liorae gear complete; also, New Wimjowing Slachinb. SAM PEL COCHRAJSTEfe SON. IjtOß SALE, cheap, within 15 minutes walk of the Union Bank, a really; substantial well-finished 6-roomed House, with galvanized-iron out-house, and every convenience for a family; registered grate in parlour, and bed-room stove in front bed-room, colonial oven and water-pump in kitchen, and back garden planted with choice i'ruit trees, with flower garden in front.—Full particulars apply to M. P. McDermott, Tinsmith, Victoria-street. FOR SALE, in Lincoln-street, Pon fionby, a beautiful and well finished 8-roomed Bititos, qujte^new. Thlsre is a garden and con- servatoryy and- every■■.'iiotty&nieuce. The freehoM is 6C x 100. Price, £400.-j. M. Lennox, EstafeAgent,. Auckland. r|pO Working Men.—For Sale, on J_ very easy terms, a 6-roomed House in Edin burgh-street, with good well and freehold allotment. Price, £230 : £50 cash, the balance can remain for five years at 8 per cent —J. M. Lennox. FOR "SALE7~a~beautifully level Allotment in Lincoln-Rtreet. Ponsonby, ad joining Warnock's residence. The a lotment is 66 x 100. freehold. Price, £39.— J. M. Lennox, Estate Agent, Auckland. FOR SALE, a bargain, a compact Farm of 330 acres—Bo of which are in gr:fea. The Farm lias a frontage to the Wade Eiver, and has a comfortable Dwfll'ng-house uron it The boat lands within half-a-mile of the Farm. Price, £300. —J. 11. L.nnox, Estate Agent, Auckland. FOR SATE, a comfortable 4-roomed Verandah Cottage near <he Stockade, wiih free hold allotment 33 x 99.—Price, £UO.— J. M. Len nox. Testate Agent, Auckland. j^oß tALE, on the Mount Eden Boad. a comfortable Four-roomed Verandah Cottage, with good workshop and fowl-house; free told allotment, 25 x 120. Price, £130.— J. M. LEN NOX, Estate Agent, Auckland.. T^OR SALE, a Farm at Titinmyi, JL fronting the Manukau Harbour. There is a first-class orchard ; also, a good Four-roomed Ees{ dence. The property is let for £24 a year. Price, £180.— J. M. LTNNOX, Estate Agent Queee-street. FOR SALE, a comfortable Four roomed fott'gß, in excellrnt order, in Carlfton Boad, near to Newmarket; freehold allotment 33 x 168. Price, £160.— J. M. LENNOX, Estate Agent, Auckland. FOR SA LE, a first-class investment, Two Shops in Pitt-street, doing a first-class business and let for 28s per week; freehold allotment 83 x 90. Price, £®5.~ J. M. LENNOX, Estate Agent, Auckland- TO LET, on Lease, those command ing premises in Shortland and Fort-streets, known as Hobson's Buildings, at present in. the occupation of"M>sPrs. McArthur,.Shßra and Co. Possession can be given on the Ist July next W. J. CAW X WELL, \ Vulran Lane. ATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY OTf NEW ZEALAND. CAPITAL ........£1,000,000 RESERVE FUND ..:..... ...£35,000 | With unlimited Liability of Shareholders. Insurances effected against Loss by Fire; and on Hulls for the voyage or time; also on Merchandise and Freight by Steamer and Railing Vessel. Wool covered against all rißks from Sheep's back, or from Wool shed, till delivered in London. LOWEST CURRENT SATES. Libera Termß, and Prompt Settlement of Losses HENRY E. WILLIAMS, Manager. Ofßee: 25, Queen-street. VALENTINES! VALENTINES ! , jV ■" l"' VALENTINES! ' ED W:AI,D WAY T E ' , Has Just Received A Large and Varied A ssbrtment of COMIC VALEN : TINES, SENTIMENTAL, VALENTINES, ' &0., , &0., &c. EDWARD WAYTE, IMPORTER OF3OOKS "AND'STATIONERY, ■ ''■•■■'>■; 100, Queen-street. R" GMLHAM'S 'Busses will leave ! •■ ■ Onehunga at a quarter to Ba. m. and quarter tola every daj'j Auckland" at aquarter to 10 a,m. ftntl quarter to 4 p.ni. If required, a Special Coach w ill be ran to mi jtoavoßleacs cf etealßg pwtjssta



EducattOß. ' m OP ENGLAND GRAMMAR \J SCHOOL, PARMiLL AUCKLAND. Affiliated to tha 3> ew Zealand University. Establish kb 1855. Hoafi Master-—Tag. Adama 8.A.. Member of the Convocation of ilia I ondon University. Classical Master—Roy Joseph Bz(--x Engh'sh Master—Mr 0". P. Gradwell, London Univor sity. Drawing Master—Mr JC. Hoyto. Botany—Mr T. F Chcescman, F.L.S. For terms and prospectus, apply to the Head Maßter School duties resumed Monday, January 31. I Q H , S OHO O L, SYirOyBS-STEiiET. COSDUCTKD BY MRS. SHAVIitt GEORGE. This Institution, devofct1. to the thorough Educa tion of Girls, find to thp Prepaiatory Training' of Boys, will re-o})en of lor the Clirittuias vacation on TUESDAY, the 25th instant, The healthy and central poeition of the High Schoil; ihc large, lofty, an.i vvcSl-ventilattd class roorcm, which nre fitted witli every requisite i'or tlie taost improved and successful ineiliode of msliuction,, under diily qualified Tenubera ay.d i?evfessois; tha spacious i'lsy-^round,' whiuh jioescesos p, croquet ■ fe\va, swings, f:ml a trf.pr-ze, .form advantages which, it is beiitsW'd i»o no wiiere cte'i avuilabio lor Female Education in Aueklaud. The lfeeH, payable qn_tarty in advance, range from one to livo guineas, according to age and departments entered. Two Pupil Teacters required ' EB U O V A L, R. w7I>YSGN. ~ ";' AVING BEWOVrD TO TBOSE Cf KMODIOUS AND CENTRAL PEEMISES, 84, QUEEN-STitEET,' ;- Five Doors above Vulcan Lane, Respectfully invites an INSPECTION of the Last Delivery of SUMMER DRAPERY ft FANCY GO ' ' JUST OPENED, Which, on account of the advanced state of season, he is prepared to quit at unusually j LOW PEICES. B.W.D. having Purchased a Large Importer Stock of ■ ,' Brussels Tapestry Kidderminster Carpets Felts, Rugs And Floorcloths, ■ At a Heavy Discou tt, is prepared to give very grea advantages in the Furnishing Departments. Some very Splendid Lines in JAPANESE AND MCGADORE SILKS. i BLACK AND COLOURED DRA.P De PARIS AND BDDING AND TUf SORE SILKS, EEMAKKABI.Y CHEAP. R, W. DYSON, D^~ New Address- Si, QUEEN-STREET, - : 5 doors from Vulcan Lane, 1 ! ■■■ ■ ■■ ■ •'■ ■■-■■■ ...-,■ ■■ - : ■ , .1 . ■' -. A NNUAL CLEARING-OUT SALE OP SURPLUS DB ESS MATERIALS, * DEAPERY AND CLOTHING. , H. ATKINS jjfiSf COMMENCED HIS ANNUAL SALE I OP PLAIN AND FANCY DRESS I MATERIALS, BLACK AND V COLORED,-SILKS, CAPES, i \ JACKETS, FISCHUS," ""' f ' . ETC.; ; ; ETC. \? ) The Prices of all the above have beon Greatly Reduced. 25 to 40 PER CENT/REDUCTION has been made on some thousands of yards of DreES Materials. • They are being eo)d without regard to Cost, to effect a clearance. Owing to the inclfmency of the. weather during the Spring and Summer Sea bop, there is a large 'Burplus of excellent patterns in < ' ; ■ DRESS MATERIALS to select froih. During this Cheap Clearing Sale of Summer DreSß j Materials — Manchester Goofa, Sheetings, Quilts, Blankets, Lnr-g; Curtains, Table j ■, Linen, Calicoes, Clothing, and Fancy Goods, will be sold at Unusually Low Prices. H. ATEINS. GR I M A U L T AND CO,, PHAHMACEUTrCAL CHEMISTS, 8, Rub Vivibnub, Pabis. Mesßrs. GRIMAULT & CO. beg to inform the public that they have made arrangements in order to secure a regular BUpply of their CELEBRATED ' REMEDIES, all prepared according to the formulas of the Official Codex. These mediciries are prescribed by duly qualified medical practitioners in all parts of (he civilised world. They »il bear iheir pharmaceu lical denominations, so that physicians ltnow exactly the nature and property of the prescribed if medy. • ; The lollowing Jirt contains si me of theso renowned preparations, which, as wp'J as all ih» others, are con stantly kept iiyGrimaultand Co.'b agents, who receive them direct from Paris: ' Dr. Lera's Phosphate of Iron." r This preparation couiaius the two chitf e'ements of bows and Word; is a r^pia cure to Animta, Chlorosis, and impo* enshed b'ood. It has no costive properties, ,and exerts no action upon the teeth. ; , Grimault and Co.'s Syrup of Fypophos white cf Lime, The disease of ihe chest, liiiherto reputed inofr able. wiM find un »'_o«t c^rta-n rem dv in theevrun of BYPOPEOSPHITE of LIME of GRIMAVLT AND CO. aSUHMA, BRONCHITIS, the different types of cough, never resist its samfary iiflaence. Qrimault and Go's Mitico Capsules • -and Injectioas. " Renowned physicians prefcribe Grimanlt-'s Matico as the most active, and at the same time the nic*t inoffensive remedy in the treatment of acute ana CHRONIC DISEASES. It has not, like Copaiba, tho inconvenience of oausiug nausea Dusart's Syrup of Lactophosphate of Lime. TONIC, RESTORATIVE and digestive remedy of the first order, particularly suitable for FREBLE SUBJECTS. CONVACmCENTS, OLD PEOPLE and RICKETTY CHILDREN, who find in them the CAL CAREOUS[ELEMENTS'entering into;the constitution of the bones. Well adapted for married ladiea and WET NURSES, whose milt its enriches. Grimault and,Co.'s Indian Cigarettes. 'These Cigarettes, made of the extract of Indian Hemp, possess the most remarkable virtues against Asthma, nervous coughs, chronic laryn gitis, HOARSENESS., LOSS of'VOICE, FACIAL ■ NEU&ALGIA m\d INSOMNIA. : ■ ' Agent in New Zealand: :G, AI C K/I N, ' THE PHAEIMAOIi Aucklftad*, ■