The Evening Star.

Vol. VIL—No. 2.045

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TT NI O N STEAMSHIP ■^M^^^^ U COMPANY (LIMITED). TARANAKI, NELSON, PICTON, WELLING TON, LYTTELTON, & PORT CHALMERS. 3?ooktog through to Sydney, Melbourne, and all New Zealand Ports. TIME TABLE—September, 1876. . __ 3 ° a ONEHUNGA g 6 § S j . 6 2 o. <) j g t_, a. X D t& J P 5 D DEPAiur. d ,5 5 | -| S 5 H &. Eh P" W r-t E-i Fri. Wd. Sat. Th Mon Sat Th 1 C 9 14 18 23 28 . The s.s. HAWEA. Leaves the Wharf at 8 a m., and the anc .orage at 3.30 p.m , on FRIDAY. Ist September. Passeogers by 2 p in. train. HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Agents 25, Q.Ur-en-street. "YXTAIKATO STEAM «« k V> NAVIGATION AND WaSEJ^COAL MINING COMPANY "mrm^mm (LIMITED). Time Table : The steamers WAIKATO and QUICKSTEP leave- Mercer for Hamilton daily at 10.30 a.m. Hamilton for Mercer, !ailyatßam. FRANZ SCHERFF, Secretary. Fort-street, May 8, 1876. __%3_Jk. QTEAM COMMTJNICA WHfe. kj TION WITH THE THAMES _%$-*s. ls*s^-' AND COROMANDEL; •, ■■■ i_s& TIME-TABLE. DURHAM (s.s.)—Foe Thames. From Auckland From Thames: Thursday, 11 30 a.m. Friday. 2 pm Saturday, 9 am Saturday, 3 pm ENTERPRISE (s.s.)—For Thames. Wednesday, 7 pm Friday, Bpm All cargo to be alongsid • one hour before sailing. No cargo received after 5 p.m. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Not responsible for any cargo or parcels put on board without a shipping note. J. EDWARDS, Manaeer. PASSENGERS' LINE OF PACKETS TO NEW ZEALAND. OWNED BY MESSRS. SHAW, SAVILL & CO., 34, Leadenhall-street, London. The above line of skips ate regular JjjgJ^Sak traders to all thq principal ports of di_^sy«_»__lOT» ew Zealand. They are clipper ships, E^^^^^^ classed Al at Lloyds, and commanded _rW__&______ '^ exPerienced masters. The Br 11 of "eesiKK!Si"- Fare is most substantial and of the best quality, and the accommodation roomy and con mtient. The undersigned are empowered tocrant passages from London to New Zealand, paymßiltfor which has been guaranteed in the Colony. Return ships to London also leave at almost regular ntervals. Full particulars on application to L. D. NATHAN & CO., OWEN 6 GRAHAM, CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agents. ~~^K~ TtTor lon do n JO DIRECT. The splendid clipper barque DILPUSSTJND, Al for 21 year, at Lloyd's, W. Ke_-I.y, Commander, having all hor cargo engaged, will sail on THURS DAY, the 31st of August. Balance of passages must be paid on or before the 23th instant. Two or three more Cabin Berths are open for occu pation. L. D. NATHAN & CO., Agents. T^ki roOR HOT SPRINGS, SS3^ ltSi). " MAHURANGI, M*TAKANa, l^^jgvS^ KAWAU, and LIT I'LE OM UiA. ThePS ANNE MILBANK, Captain Kasper. will sail as under: - Auckland and Hot Springs. From Auckland— From Hot Borings— Every Tuesday Every Monday Thursday Wednesday Saturday Friday at 11 am at mid-day. Mahurangi. For Mahurangi— From Mahurangi— Every Thursday Every Monday Saturday Frid y at 11 o'clock at 10 am, when tides will allow; Matakana, Kawaii, and Omaha. For Matakana, &c — From Matakana, he. EvAry Tuesday Every Wednesday at 11 am .... Weather and other circumstances permitting. For freight or passage apply to OASFY A LL CLATMS against J^S^S-Cjl^ XJL the Barque ' Crownthorpe ' TO^^g^fe. must be rendered iv duplicate at the M%M_kl____vt ' Pent'B offioe before noon on "^^^^^™ DAY, Ist September. „„._.,.-. OWEN & GRAHAM, Agents. ~7^T fTIHE brigantine ELIRT, M^'-wfk- I 100 tons register, John McKenzie, •'' A'Master, is a regular trader between ii::ofi^ Auckland and Iteikmos. For freight or passage agly^ MoKENZTBi Auckland. February 16th, 1876. o^rT^w a i v k v. i: *.*\-::.<:'—'^ c\/-'■:■■'-■' The s s TAM 0' SHANTER WiU leave the Government Wharf, Onehtmga, for Waiuku, as follows :— Friday, Ist September, at 4 pm Goods fox- PoUock Settlement per Wednesdays vVeather and other circumstances permitting. Orders to collect goods left at the stores of Messrs. Henderson and Macfarlane, Agents Union S.S. Oo ; or Mr. W. J. Hurst and Co., will meet with prompt dispatch. A. CUNNINGHAM, Onehunga or Newmarket. «^^ rpiME- TABLE S.s. TRANSIT. Leave Auckland : Leave Wairoa : Wednesday, 1 pm Thursday, 1 pm Friday. 2 pm Saturday, 6 am ■Freight. 10s per ton. Passage, 5s ; Return. 7s. b M NICCOL, Agent. TX7AIKATO TRANS VV PORT. ''"T*.r^-_lSra_^ J. HE AN begs to inform his friends in Auckland and WaiKato, and the public general! v, that he has commenced running his Steamer^ the ALERT, regularly between MERCER and CAM BRIDGE, calling at Intermediate stations, carrying B-oods and Passengers, and starting as under:— From Mercer: l Ftma Cambridge: On Monday and Thursday, On Wednesday and Satur ate a.m. I day, at 6 a.m. N.8.-A person will be in attendance at the Rail way Station, Auckland, to Receive Goods Parcel., may also bo left at the store of the agent, R. B. bTUOif, corner of Victoria and Albert-streets. ,~~ TjlOR LONDON DIRECT. W^ytSf, TO FOLLOW THE CARNATIC. The Al clipper barque J ROBINA DUNLOP, , ,493 tons register, will commence to load as above on -i^-Oischarge of her Inward Cargo. Having part of her Lading dready engaged, She will meet with good good dispatch. ■ , , For freight or passage apply to New Zealand Shipping Company (Limited), _^_ G __ Agent. Auokland, Jnly 12,1878.



Shipping. -_*_<_& J7 0U COROMANDEL. ir4_^___J_^* Thos. a. Will leave every Monday morning at 11 o'clock, and every Friday at 3 p.m. A. MCGREGOR, Manager ■ . ■»■ ■ rrnm.mr^___r____™___s*n**a-x1! 8%.5w«g8 C?."-rf-i?.- ON SAL E, FX FANNY FISHFR: 20,000 MATTHEW THOMPSON & COS STOURBRIDGE FIRE BRICKS In lots to suit purchasers. G. W. BINNEY, Corn Fxchange. W W. JONES, , . T « PIANOFORTE and HARMONIUM MAKER. Has Removed to the Shop next Hewin Eros., Grocers. All kinds of Musical Instruments Tuned and Re paired. MPS .TONES heps to inform the Public that she ha" decided to open a Lad., s' ano Chit.dkttn'S Out fitting AVaRKHOUhK ANT) PA.NOY GOODS KK-OStTOKY In_the same premlsett. ¥IJab,noge: bkothebs, ■V . so!. V. ■ CANDLE MA.NI7F A OTUREES, R.TOHMf.WB. OrtX'- CBV.VTK, Office — Dnfbs.m-strec-rK, Attcltland. I?~~R~0 B T~N~B ""O~N, 1^" IMPORTER. BREEDER, and DEALER, in BRITISH and FOREIGN SOW-BIRDS, has r, moved to SnoKTLAND -STEEEr, neit door to Provincial Government Offices. Always on Hand : Bird Cages of all Piz"S. Special Cages made to order Always on Pa^e : Canaries in full song. Parrots, *c. Orders for any number of Birds promptly attended to B~MITH; S STAR MSAT~D-EPOT 5 NEWTON and PARNELL. The attention of the residents of Parnell is respect fully drawn to tho Brnnch Busine.-s now opened opposite Mr. Burton's Confectioner, P-nneß List or Pricust—Fore-qnai-tersMntton, 2Jd^9 ft ; Hind-qnartors, 4.d ; Legs, -1-il; Steaks, from'sd to 7d ; Coming Beef", 3d to 4tl; Roasting Beef, 5d to Cd. Terms Cash. I S H E B AN D 0 0., Wholesale, Shipping, and Family Bntcher, Queen-street, next Bank of"New Zealand, Auckland. Poultry of all kinds dressed to order. Prime Smoked Tongues, Home-cured Bacom Corned Beef on sale to large quantities. •' N.B.—Dealersln Game. ' Live Pheasants forwarded to all parts of the Colony Upon receipt of order. Families waited op, in town or suburbs. jf , ; v°-'' Z__. 1 ° E ,ft- ■"'"' C. T. HARDING Having purchased the joint husines. of Mexr,rs F. Arcbard and J. Brown, Coil and Firewood Merchants, oif IWechrnics' Bay, begs to intimiite that he is pre pared to execute all oroers for Coals, Firewood, 'c, on Che most liberal terms, and hopes by strict atten tion to busin. ss to receive a share of that patronage so liberally accorded to bis predecessors. N.B.—Posts, Ralls, and Palings always or> hand. FENCING OF ALL DESCRIPTION. Carting Done with Despatch. All orders left at Mr R. Brewin's Auckland Seed Depot will receive promp attention. rcr~crw i7FO~tn a, i-^l FX 'ENGLAND'S GLORY' Ai^D 'CROWN THORPE' : 7 cav-lrs Chains, Soft Soap, and Harness Liquid 3 bales Collar Check 15 cases Saddlery, Saddlers' Ironmongery, Saddle Trees, Leather, etc. HENRY BRACeTsTcO. (LIMITED), WHOI/T-SATLF. S^DDLBRS, &c, Walsall, England ; and HUb-street, Auckland. rpHE "foJEW J7EAT..AND FIBBE COMPANY (LIMITED), AKK NOW MANTJKAOTOiaNG AT THKIB MILLS, KAIHU, KAIPARA :- FLAX MATTING, similar to ooir, equally cheap, and m.re durable, suitable for every purpose to whioh Oolr Matting is applied. Is in use at various Public Buildings in Auckland, and may bo had of all Furnish ing Houses. STRONG WRAPPING PAPER, extremely tough, Bnitable for Ironmongers' use. rfWINE, of Various Kinds. SOFT &V^~<~ MARLINE, similar to the impu-.ed article, woll adapted for Thatch ing and other purposes. CI LOT HE S LINES, of various / Qualities and Sizes. H. B. MORTON, A^g en t in Attckland. IIfELLOR'S 'SAD" C __. THE ONLY GENUINE RIVAL Olf LEA AND.PERRIN'S WORCESTER SAUCE. EQUAL IN QUALITY AT HALF COST. WT" To be had. of all Grocers. G. W. BINNEY, Agent, "Auckland. D~ McPHE RSO N, » KARANGAHAPE ROAD. CLEARING SALE OF WINTER DRAPERY. Great Bargain, to Merinos, Winceys, Plaids, Dress Serges, Shirting, Tweeds, and Blankets. Large Assortment of Woollen Collarettes, Jackets, and Josephine Kid Gloves, &c. BOUGHT JOB: 100 Felt Skirts selling at 6s 6d 50 pieces Ribbon selling at 6d and 8d per yard 20 groBS Moss Trimming, Id per yard. 700 yards Dunedin Mosgiel Company's Tweed at 3s 9d, 4 , is 6d per yard. I M. MnLACHLAN, 218, Queen ?? » street, has just Bought at Anctiou—l bale 10-1 Blue Blankets. 9s 6d per pair; 1 bale 9-4 White Blankets, lis 6d ; 1 bale 10-4 White Blankets (slightly damp), 14s lid per pair; 1 bale 10-4 White Witney Blankets. 17s 6a per pair; 1 case Clark s 200 yards Extra 6 cord Machine Cotton, Is 9d per box of one dozen : 1 case Ashworth's ditto, Is 9d per box of one dozen • Color-ed Machine Reels, 200 yards, 2a per dozen: Crotchet Cotton, 2s 6d per dozen; 1 rase Good Wincey, 51d per yard; Treble-milled Bliss Tweed 4s lid p"er yard; 2 Simpsons Lockstitch Sewing Machines, " Family," £i 10s ; 3 Dressmakers ditto £5; 1 Tailor's ditto, £1 10s; these are very nearly half price, and are guar.-ntsed; a case of Homespun All Wool Braid less than cost; a case of Homespun Dress Materials, lOd, Is, Is 3d, and Is 4d, worth nearly double these prices; a case of Silfr Dresses slightly soiled, suitable for the Opera, at half price; and a quantity of other goods equally cheap He will also open in a few days 1 case Coats' Machine Cotton, ex 'England's Glory'; 1 case Josephine Kid Gloves, first choice, ex ' Crownthorpe'; 6 packages Floorcloths, ex « Bebington.' NB— The Largest and Cheapest assortment of Floorcloths in .Auckland. Men's, Boys', and Youths' Clothing at a reduction of 25 per cent, off usual value. HT-ASMANIAN SEED POTATOES. Ex ' Vivid.' The undersigned have a supply of those Potatoes, Which are unrivalled either for Table or Seed pur poses This affords Farmers an excellent opportunity to chance their seed, as they will be.disposed of at a Lower Price than the isame Class of Seed was sold at in this maiket, and can he^ njde^ y ß l^°^o n&<ia -101, Queen-street. U.B.—-A reduction will be made on those taken from alongside. ____. J CARSON, House and Land Agent, • Rent and Debt Collector, STICHBDBI'fI BUILDINGS, Q-EEB.-<!TBE»r.



freehold suensity at low rates cr Interest.— R. C. Dv?., -,7,i'V.it_d-gi,::Oil 'Iff O* - f.~~ v ~~_~«" r~:- ft rgc •>'-" [ i> * small uums, at low rate of to. wrest.—Apply to Mr. La ishley, Solicitor, Hlgh-3troet J? ROn AND SMALLER SUMS W-JK.J'Va to LEND on Freehold Security. nterest low if security lirst- .lass.—Apply to Elliott Meyer, Solicitor, 28, Shortla-id-stte.t. i €_^% T A V L OB'S Fl Patent L ock-eti toll i "*# ):(.'!;... P-ewtoff Machines can be A-v^<;^'.." t - cordi c.<.nt.!v recommen.ed r .^-f.!'-""-:'7',';■' --.. .s superior to all others for | ,sfS»g; ''■'•'- "_ - ■.-"' '■--■■"•' ' flnmes ,:e ns'\ being Simple, *5--.__.• a.-■■ _■ .-. - Easily learnt, Quiet in action, ' and not liable to derangement. Tho Patent Elliptic Shuttle Movement of thi» Machine is acknowledged on all handa tlte Qnietoet, . implest, ana most beauli ful motion ever invented for the purpose. New and Valuable Improveme _ts have also been added amongst others, a Now J?at--iit Shuttle, with only one hole to thread, and haviue: its tension adjustable ra the easiest manner pos. ibio ou Hie outside. HesiSes this, ■ it is much l_.'g.r and hoi Ih considerably more cot win than those of any of tlie leu.ins Machines mir-... This, with other vmprov.nu.its (wW.-h tho public are invited to respect), together with Hie - nbstantial oon- StriictiOf for which this Mr.cniiio ha. always been celebrated, make Tavlor's Pa,«et the most thoroiiKUty Genuine and Reliable Machine in the mi;., kit r At'em :—T. PEACOCK, Sliovtlaud-street.'opnoa.ii. -he I Post-office. Aiiebi m_ DEL L AN D GE M M _i, L, j_o CURRIERS AND LEA-JMIES RIERCiIAKTS, j MANUFA.IT--.KttS OF SIIOA AMI). 'HAUJJI.S'. LEATHKUS, MILL BELTS, HO-.E-PIPI-G, RIGGING LEATHER, CL&SK_- UJPI-ERS, - '. CES, -TO. A Stock of Grindery to arrive I et- ' Hero.' WYNDHAM - BTRI.ET,' Corner of Albert -street. TCT 0~ ~~T "I 7 - C B. Iv Wm. Stevenson has much pleasuro id inform.ni? , the public of'Auckland'that Ho has ctrnimenc-Kd | business as 3. - ILOR and H A BIT-MA 3 .lilt, m temporary premises opposite D_ Dawsr.ii... W.3. | ' havintr been seven years sniiei-inte-xient in tbe cele- i ! br.tcd house o f Pooler ar.d Co, .aville Row London, can offer some gnarantee that all work ei.truHicil co ' his care, will I'C executed in a style not to ba equalled ;in the color.y. Gentlemen's own cloth initio up. ■ Testimonials to be :;eon on applicati n. 'XKT A. "VATTE ft SO N, W * WHOLESALE AND RETATL GROCER, j AND CORN DEALER, Qu: en-s.th.i_kt, Onehunga. O N R - Lv : Wangarei and Newcastle CoaL Also cm bund : Firewood, etit and uncvit: Hay Straw. Chaff. TT EMUS -IH) KAN NA, JUL ARTIST PHOTOGRAPHERS, Comer of Queen and Well_-.,.i.ey - streets West, Over Messrs'. Uewin's. rp H E L A T B "FIRE "The under, igned having tern cowpclled tempora rily to n.-lmquis? bus! m-ps Vy 1li(. above i-cddcm, has at considerable expi-nse iitted up tboEe Premises next door to the MrtrotoJ-Itak 11 othl, Low.-r Queen-street, as the BLUE POST DI^TNG TTOOM3 AND BOARDING ESTABLISHMENT, and trusts from bis ppst cxp«)-ience In catering to bo able to please the most fastidious, and to deserve a share of the pat; <ji-age nithcrlo aceorrled him. THOS POWELL. T.P. trusts that his old friends will once more rally round him. M___ _ _____-_____—-__ .__-_--.- T_ACHK« OF THK Pl,\: orOlvTE Address—Care of Messrs J. Hr-Wi) and Pons, Piano | forte Warehrm.o, Qu.*eti-street. N.B.—Pupils At tnded in Town or Oountry. June G, IS7G. nn BAENETT, Pork Butcher, Ham \ •'" Mid Bacon Cmcr, Purveyor by /.ppoioturent tn His Excellency the Governor: --T. Birnctt yiei^in* to the solicitations of a number of his niite.li resueeted custoir.urs. has deeu_«d to ' dtlivsr his goods t■> the houses m every' district about «lick'and. ho will visit as follows:—Tuesday, at Piinsonby, Dedwood, and Newton; Wo nt-bdf-y, Ouehnnßa; IMmrsday, Epsom and Mount Krl-n ; Friday, Parti II; Saturday, Remuera and Nuwrnurlret. Oiders tent to the Queen-streo'. Shop A\^H_be promptly atteiiued to. W" PHILLIPPS AND SON, » OIL, COLOUR, and GLASS MERCHANTS, iHiportera of Paperhangings, «crim, Paints, Oils, Turpentine, Colours, Varnishes, French Polish, Gold Leaf, Artists' Colours and Bi'trihe.H, Plats, Sheet, Crown, Ornamental, and Photographic Giaps, I'icttirf Frame and Tapestry Moulding^, Glocl- and Compass Glasses, Glazed Rashes, Doors, he Glass cut to size, aud carefully packed. 95 and 97, Qnoon-streot ___ ___ -_- ~ T. B. O_iMET,O!Sr, Architect, apd EngHNEKR, Corner oi' Hlgli-Btreet and Vulcan Lantr, B prepared tc snyrly Plays, Rrecnicttionß- «_-i_ orrect Eetimates for aU aesci-.pdon oi' _>_Ucar_KS oa ortest notice. rlg'tO 'CaBIfIKTMAKEUS AND" BOAT JL BUILDER.. CEDA.R cut to order in any quantity or size.— Apply to J. S. MAOF4RLAKE hCO , Fort -street; Or, to E. CARR, Custom-house-street A UCKLAND WA^!,l^i-"wl^-l^S. BR ALSTON .V, FOKSTER, DULT LICENSED PLUMBERS, Are prepared to lay on Water Servicea in accoraance with the l-pecitications and General Condition required, and on the most reasonable tflrms, BRAW STON & FORSTER, Plumbers > ntl Gas Utters, &c dlbert-street. TAM E S BU 'V O'HBfi, ®l CARTER, OOWSTtACTOR, --'C. God,. Cleared and :f>eH.f-.-B . fi-ow Hliips' side or_ r - KO"-'-"".3T fiOTOB, BAXLAST SOT.--^l'-O. ISTSWaABTL-S ANO BaX "IP IhSAKB t'y\T.S.. griiifwoop. cut or nncnCat fTK. ?I0 ft-A. .L ■. RACTB B«. W E B.S T E R -1 WHOIiKSAUE AND SKTAH -BAD3PLER AUD HARNESS MAKER, 13S- QTJJ^;3.;N-STll__^,, AUOiCLAKD, (N'eit the Uaior_. Bank). | HEAPB, Symonds-street, Draper, *£' * <. c , offers Special Lines, as he has a Larpe and New Lot of Home, nun Dres. Goods, . ssorted shades, Is worth Is 6d ; Tweeds, new Plaids. Men's and Boys' Suits mad. to order. J'lankets, from 12s Gd per pair, very cheap ; Lidies' AVaterf ro ,fs lSs^ niTYWM "No""2 PUBLIC SCHOOL, \_j Weliington-street, EVENING CLASSES. ENGLIBH, ARITHMETIC. BOOK-KEEPING!, &c. —Mr Harrison and Mr Pvcroit. Terms, is 6d per week. Junior Elementary Glass, Is per week. FRENCH.—Mons. F. Pbltzbr, of the College of Henri Quatre. Faris. Terms, la per lesson of one hour. Three lessons per week, 2s Cd GERMAN.—Latin, Algebra, and Geometry: Mr J. T. G. Hensbn, of the University ot Kiel Terms, Is perle*sonof one hour. Three lesso s per week, 2s 6d. Iwo or more subjects by agreement Boot-keeping Class for Ladies. Monsieur PeliTzkr and Mr Hbnskn be? to intimate that their evenings are fully occupied, but they are or.en to accept a few additional Morning or Day en gagements with Schools or Private Pupils. For terms, etc , apply at the School. I^HE Undersigned are Cash Ptjß ohasebs of HIDE?,, SHEEPSKINS, WOOL. TALLOW, &C, &c, at highest market rates, In try quantity. Consignors direct vili L-vo t rem it and Immeoiat cash remittances return- rt at satir.fautorj- rates. IRELAND BEDS., TANNEES (AND Vi ANUFAOTORE __, __.TJCTKX.__.Ki> - | PEO IA L N.. O.T I C 7!. Parties sendii. g Parcels to ar.y part of the Waliato . can rely urron them being forwarded with dispatch ' by Early Train, thence per Coach, by bookingfat tho ■ offica of - JOHN SOPPET, No. S, Queen-street. Agent for Mr W. K. Carter.



Eiißiness Cards. H/fONEY TO LEND IN AMOUNTS ! -i.il. FROM £2 TO £200.. A Private Gentleman, with Surplus Capital, is willing to make advances to Farmers, Tradesmen, Clerks, and others, ttpon their own iNote of Hand, or on Deposit of Life Policies, l:onds or Scrip, on Bills of Sale (Furniture without removal), Trade Stocks or l.'ixtu cb, Far-nine Sto"ks or Growing Crops, Timber, or any Marketable Security. Trade Bills discounted. Exc-cutioi-S and Bills of Sale paid out promptly. Kopavit-ents rec-iv. d Weekly. Mouthly, Quarterly, j or Half-y. arlv, to suit the convenience of Borrowers. j Distance no object, an repayments can he remitted by Post-office Order or Grossed Cheque. i Full particulars and form of application forwarded on receipt of Stamped Directed Envelope, or on per soni.l application to MR. J. B. BUER, Shortland House Shortland-street, Auckland. N.B. —All business transactions treated strictly confidential pHEAP TIMBER! \,J CHEAP TIMBER! THE UNION SASH AND DOOR CO., Mechanics' Bay, ABE STII.- OFFERING SPECIAL ADVANTAGES To Contractors, Bnll__cs, and others requiring CHEAP TIM DEE. j AU Kinds of Building Timber on Sale, and a very ; superior Quality of Second-class. II Flooring at Low Rates. Turning in all its Branches. ! pEOR G. E HUL ME, BUTCHER, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. AND POLLEN STREET, THAMES, (Late Giles), Having purchased the above Business, and being thoroughly conversant with the trade in all its branches, A Varied Stock of the I CHOICEST MEAT Will always be kept in stock, so that our Customers can depend on being supplied to their satisfaction. Order 3 from all parts of the Town and Suburbs promptly delivered. A LARGE DISPLAY OF MEAT EVERY FRIDAY j And suppllod to customers at tbe LOWEST PRICES!! Consistent with tho Primest Quality. Largo Consumers Liberally Dealt With. Hotels akd Families Waited ok for Orders. AMERICAN AND CANTERBURY BACON. mj EL STTTN~E~R BUILDER, CARPENTER, AND JOINER, On the Old Site, VULCAN LANE. All Branches of the Building Trade exeoated by Experienced Workmen. Slum Frn.tß. Offloif Ft'tnigi'. *t«-.. ... KITOH LIS SINKS, KITCHEN SINKS, OR SLOP BOXES. ttW PEACE AND TODD, TSR PLUMBERS, Si .ortland - S ireet, Ditf-OT Importers of Plumubb's Castings, have just received a consignment of Kitchen Sinks, wirh overflows, strong and durable, and will be Sold Cheap for Cash to Householders. BT The Trade Supplied _jss TO II N~ W II 1 T EM A N, *' Pratical Chimney Sweep, and Smoky Chimney Cnrer, opposite Tudehope's General Grocery Store, Grey-street; Auckland.—J. W. announces to the public that he has commenced Business as above, and having had tbbty years ex-ie-ieoco from a Climbing hoy, hopes, by strict attention, punctuality, and cleanliness combined, to merit a share of patronage and support. Every description of Factory and Steamboat Flues Cleaned on th". shortest notice. Boilers Chipped if required Everything connected with the above business executed with care and punctu*lity, regardless of time or distance, N.B— j-ew Chimneys Cored. XT EW.LuCAL INDUSTRY. G. R. BURGESS, Pure Ultramarine Blue Manu facturer. Proprietor many years in tho employ if Harper Twolvetrees, the reuownod manufacturers. A trial solicited. Ask for it and judge for your, selves. Auckland Agent: Mr. G. W Owen. Manufactory: York-street, Parnell. pTmartinson, CHEMTST » and DRUGGIST, begs to tender his sincere thanks to bis friends and the public of Newton, Ponsonby, and surrounding districts, for their past favours, and to inform them that hs has recommenced business in the Newton Road, Auckland, and hopes by strict attention to meri. a continuance of their support, having had 28 years experience to the British and Brazibian Governments as Dispr-nser, having been presented with a Silver Medal in 1858 at Caps of Good Hope, Africa; and will still continue tj mauufajture his Celebrated Toothache Tincture. Physicians and Family Receipts prepared from the purest drugs. -SWISHER AND HO. Beg to inform their Customers that on • and after FRIDAY NEXT, 25th AUGUST, Their business will be conducted in their NEW PBEMISES, ADJOINING BANK OF NEW ZEALAND. THEY WILL OPEN I ' "" ,' ■'•'"-' "" WITH A "DISPLAY OF MAGNIFICENT'PRIZE MEAT.



I Business Cards. MR. FAULDER, Sole Contractor to the City Council for the Emrt/ing of Earth Closets, Privy Boxei Cesspits, etc., is prepared to attend punctually tdKll requests regarding the above. Person desiring*) -»ye 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. TTAVEON SALE: Cement Plaster of Paris Fire Bricks, Fire C.J ay All kinds of Building Materials KEANii <* JENKINSON, Victoria-street East. TTT ashing lTq uo r. A SAVING IN TIME, LABOUR, AND MONEY !!! Veey LriTi.i- Soap Required fob a Washing. THOMAS KAY Begs to inform the Public of Auckland that, com bined with his Fire Kiniilcrs, which by test have proved to be the best in the market, he has started a New inriußtrv, by "Distilling Washing Liquor." Washerwomen and the public at large will find it a great boon, as a great saving in time and labour—the Clothes beini* washed to a quarter of tbe time it takes to do them at present All stains easily removed in ' a minute by a rub or two. T.K. trusts that the public will cive it a fair trial, as he has gone to a great exp.nße to ensure its success. .Apply at the GOOD HOPE DINING ROOMS, Wellesley-street^ m E A S. CHOICE QUALITIES IN HALF-CHESTS AND BOXES. T. H. HALL & CO. gLA T E 8 TO ARRIVE PER 'KATE BRAIN.' T. H. HALL & CO. pHEESEi^BA CON! BUTTER! 8 cases McConnell Bros.'s best BACON and HAMS, in cloth 5 cases Spiced Roll and Side BACON 31 cases CANTERBURY CHEESE, prime quality 15 kegs CANTERBURY BUTTER 3 cases LARD, in Bladders KIDNEY SEED POTATOES. T. H. HALL & CO. TO ARRIVE, Per Barque ' Argoss' and 'Kate Brain': 119 tons BAKER'S BEST FLOUR, In sacks and bags 7 tons OTAGO OATMEAL 2 tons PEARL BARLEY 700 sactts PRIME FEED OATS T. H. HALL & CO._ | O H N S O P P E"T 5/. HOUSE, LAND, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, NO. 8, QUKI_.-STR_.BT. Agent for Mr. Carter's Waikato Parcels Delivery. and Passenger Booking. Angußt 5,1875. MR. MAIDEN'S 'BUS between Auckland and Newmarket will leave as follows:— _.«._.,__. From Auckland : From Newmarket: 8.45 am 9.30 am 10.15 am 11am 11.45 am 12.30 pm 1.15 p m 2pm 2 45 p m 3.30 p m , 4.15 p m 6 v> m 6.45 pm '. ■ 6.30 pm T OSBORNE & (TO., tl • WOOL STAPLERS & BROKERS, ■ FORT-STRBBT, 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. YfTOOD'S BOARDING~HOUSE and YV DINING ROOMS, Adjoining Mr Crowther's, Wellesley-street. Mr WOOD thanks those who patronised him for so many years in Newmarket, and will he glad to see old frhnds at the new premises. Terms—Board and Residence, 18s per week. IA OAHi-.J qamuel wells ■-^ House, Land, and Commission Agent, Collector of Rents, Dobtß, Highway Rates, _o. Loans arranged. Office:—l 29, Queen-street (three doors below the Union I>.nk.) ' inTs TABLISHED 185 3. EDWARD WAYTE, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL BOOKBELLER AND STATIONER, 100, QTJEEN-STREET. Books for School Prizes '* Birthday Gifts, School »nd College Books Maps, Globes, School Diagrams, &c. Advantageous terms offered to Country Booksellers, Stati.ners. Store-keepers, and Book buyers generally. English Papers and Magazines regularly. I H1 OLLANDANDCO., TEA DEALERS AND GROCERS, 2 2 3, QUEEN-STREET, IMPORTERS, Wholesale and Retail. H. & Co. respectfully invite the attention of families in Auckland, and the Suburbs, to their NEW AND COMPLETE STOCK OF GOODS, and would draw special attention to the PRICES, as Marked in their Shop Windows. HOLLAND & 00. ) Our TEAat 2s 6d. ( ) New Season Jams, ( , ) cannot be eqaalled ( ) Bd. ( \. to Auckland. ( )■__,,-_ - \ I ( ) Keillors Marmalade, ( { Company's No.l Sugar ( ) 10d., cheaper by the ( ) 5d ; No. 2,4£ d ( ) dozen. ( )( ) ( \ Finest Pearl Leaf ( ) ( ) Gunp-wder, 3s ; ( ) Sardines, 6d, cheaper ( \ splendid for mixing. ( ) by the doz, ( )( ) ( FAMILIES WAITED ON FOR ORDERS. GOODS DELIVERED IN TOWN > AND SUBURBS (FREE OF CHARGE TO THE PURCHASER. SHIPPING SUPPLIED.



Miscellaneous- O WYN DHAM - STREET, fc °» O HOUSE, SHIP, . -_ P , AND & GENERAL: DECORATIVE PAINTER ™ H SJI ar__ ft Estimates furnished, and experienced work- y men sent to all parts of the Province. fc s W J. H. request attention of Builders and *° others to his New Glazing Tariff. cc W O • J. HENDERSON, _zj r~i 8, WVNDIIAM-STHBBT. JJACKMAN'S First-class Boarding • Establishment, Nelson-Btreet, near Wellesley street. Auckland, N.Z. Single and Double Bedrooms and every convenience for Familif s, and especially Clerks or Btoßle Gentlemen, who can have tho luxury of a Bathroom at any time. The Boarding Establish ment is quite separate from the Pi oprietor's family or servants. Terms moderate. For the last 17 years in the above business. T~ R U S S E L L' S i 3 * FIKST-OLASS PRIVATE BOARDING ESTABLISHMENT, PORTLAND HOUSE, HOBSON-STRBET, AUCKLAND, N.Z. Single and Double Bedrooms and Private Parlours for Families. Terms moderate. TTICTORIA SEED STORJES, 1876 CATALOGUE SEEDS AND PLANTS NOW READY. Can Be Had on Application, R. BAIRD, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL SEED MERCHANT pA TENT ALUMINUM PENS. FERGUSSON & MITCHELL, STATIONERS, Dunedin, Are SOLE AGENTS in New Zealand FOB IHE SALE OF THE ABOVE PENS, WB. MELDRUM, Tailor, Upper * Queen-street, opposite Army and Navy Hotel, hopes by good workmanship and moderate prrices to merit a share of public patronage. EORGEA X E R S, FREEMAN'S BAY SOAP AND CANDLE WORKS. VP~ Cash Buyer of Tallow. . TJETURNING. TO ENGLAND. H. FENDELOW AVILL DISPOSE OE HIS LARGE STOCK OF IKOjnMONGERY AT COST PHICE. TO EFFECT A SPEEDY CLEARANCE. CHAFF CUTTERS, for Hand and Horse power; CHEESE PRESSES, 80s each WHEAT MILLS, 50s Enamelled and Galvanized Iron Furnace Pans COPPER FURNACE PANS, 1/10 lb Spades and Shovels Draining Tools, all kinds Steel Digging and Hay Forks Hay Knives Chaff Knives, Adzes Scythes and Grubbing Hoes Avery's Platform WEIGHING MACHINES Rakes, Hoes, and Augers Galvanized Iron WIRE NETTING, all sizes Galvanized Iron Tubs and Buckets Seives and Riddles Cart and Plough Traces, 4Jd lb Cow Ties 1/4 each, and Backboards 4$ lb STEELYARDS up to 400fts Iron Barrow Wheels, 121 n. 3s; 141 n., 4s each Slashes and Bill Hooks Drain Grates, Cattle Bells IRON SACK TRUCKS, 18s each Cross Cut and Pit Saws Milk Pans and Strainers COPPER, IRON, and TIN KETTLES GARDEN ROLLERS Iron Wedges and Maul Rings CARPENTERS' TOOLS of all kinds Stable Lanterns Land Chains and Arrows A Large Stock of EAETHENWAEE, DINNER WARE, TOILET SETS. CUT TUMBLERS and WINE GLASSES, &C. &C, &C. (PHK AP GH O CEprY"~H()USE. \__/ " : '"' " LVEWMARKET.''' „ ' , WAN TED, tne inhabitants of Newn^rfcet to kwo« * that' Tea' ia' reduced in price at D. CAMPBELL'S Grocery next to Mr. Kdgour_,.and for a Bhorc .im« will be sold at 2s 3d cud 2s 9d per lb. Other articles • at moderate prices



f=&a> T7,OR~SAI7e, a six-roomed J House, with out-home, &C, in J _=_i_rl__-Selwyn Terrace, Parnell. c'vcy con venience for small family.l The Hov.se is in toed repair, having been built only a-few months. ' The garden is aI?o welt lard out—For further particulars i apply to Mrs Wheeler, next to Dr. Dyers. Sdlwjn Terrace Parnell. FOR SALF. cheap, an improvod Farm of 100 acres, one of the choice spots'iti Waikato.—For particulars apply James Cook, Wynd ham-street. OR SALE, one small donlile cylinder steam winch. On* upright boiler, 6x6 high, with Galloway tubes. One inverted ver tical engine cylinder, Bxl2.—J. Howderi, .hortlar.d street. __ R $ ACHT FOH SALE.-The'R-pple, about eisjht tons, well found ; capitsl Dingy — Apply to Charles Bailey, Boatbuilder, North Shore ; or to Geo. Cozens, Commission Agent, Queen-street. EMPERANCE HALL ALBERT^ STREET. :' This Commodious Hall.with School-room adjoining, To be Let for Concerts, Public Meetings. Sunday Services, or for a Public Sol 001. _ suj eriOr Piano and Harmonium nipy b- hired with the lb 11 Apply to D. Goldie, C.Bobinson; or the Sccietttry, J. W. Carr. O BE LET, on Grafton Road, a large and convenient Family Residence, con taining ten rooms, always well supplied by pump and running stream of water, commodious yards and out-buildings, together with about two acres of land, the greater portion of which is an Orchard to full bearing, H. ASHTON & SONS, No. 8, New Zealand Insurance Buildings. . FOR SALE, a Farm of 256 acres mostly rich flat land, well watered by a never failing stream, and with an extensive frontage to the sea. There are about 50 acres fenced and laid down in grass ; also a large and well grown Orchard in lull bearing, containing about two acres. The Buildings consist of a comfortable Houße, nearly new, contain ing 6 room 3; Stable, Sheds, etc., all in (*oc(l order. The. property is distant about 12 miles from Auck land, and can be reached by either boat or otherwise in about two hours.—For further particu ars, apply to SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Land Agents, Fort-street. rpo SHIPPERS, CONTRACTORS, AND BUILDERS. X A U R I T I M B E R. The undersigned is selling at GREATLY REDUCED RATES, C. A HARRIS, BRITOMART ROAD, AND AT THE SPIT, NAPIER. January 26, 1876 ' J~=&& |2H)R SaLE, a Bargain, on 3§| ob i Eifl -J"*- very easy terms, a rea'ly good *=fe&=__§s seven-roomed House, with every con venience for a family ; only 12 minutes walk from the Union Bank. Apply to JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. I^OR Immediate Sale, at an exceed ingly low price, a compact Farm of 100 acreß 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 easy terms a really Good Dairy Farm, 42% acres, with good House, ' Stables, Sheds, and all necessary Buildings, suitable for carrying on the same. Apply, to JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, O.ueen-sreet. FOE, SAjLE, on easy terms, a com fortable Four-roomed Cottage, good garden, and about 4 acres lnnd, in the best part of Richmond. Apply to , JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. FOR SALE, cheap, a good Totara Bush, 1. miles from Auckland, Terms easy. Apply to „ m JOHN SOPPETT, No. 8. Queen-street. FOR Immediate fc.ale, at very low prices, several choice Allotments at Ponson by] Apply to JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. . F~ OR SALE, at a Very Low" Price, a Partly Improved FARM cf 81 Acres, with House, &c, about 13 Miles from Town. Apply to JOHN SOPPETT, 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, v : No 8, Queen-street. OR SALE by E. C. GREEK WOOD, Auctioneer, : House, Land, j and Commission Agent, Market House:— For Sale, about 400 acres of Good Fern Land, three miles from Waiuku, on the Drury Road. Price, 10s per acre. For Sale, 140 acres of very god Land at Te Ara, partly improved, very cheap. Price, £55 the lot. For Hale, 5 acres of rich Volcanic boil, together with 7-roomed House, two-stall Stable, Cowhouse, Pitrstys, Tool-house, Wash-house, Garden and Orchard well Btocked with choice fruit trees, plants, and shrubs, three miles from town, on the Mount Albert Road. The House is at present let for £62 per annum. Price, £725. Termß easy. For Sale, 42 acres of very good Land, r>y, miles from ' town, on a good macadamised road, free from tolls; arljjins valuable improved farms, and only a quarter of a mil. from a proposed Railway Station.. Terms easy. Price, £10 per acre. For Sale, 50 acres of Land, Parish of Pirongfa ' (Waifeato Hstriet); 4 aces in grass and clover; partly bush, and only 100 ,yards from the Waikato River ; a stream flows throueh the land. Only £55. For Sale, a one-roomed Cottage, with J^-acre of land, in Newton, near to Baxter's Store. Price. £33, For Sal., a 4-roomed Cottage and about i£-acre of Land at Remuera. near to Newmarket Station (free hold). Price, £SO. For Sale 48 years' Lease of a very superior .Hot ment in Symonds-street, corner of Mount-street. Ground rental only £11 per annum. Price, £45, For Sale. 3 first crass Allotments on the New North Road. Price, £15 each 20 years' lea-e ah £5 5s per annum. Buildings take a at valuation at end of the term. Also, Houses, Land, Allotments, freehold and leasehold, in i various parts of the Town, Suburbs, and Province. R. C. GREENWOOD, Land, Estate, and Commission Agent, - Market House. p O A L. Grey River, Newcastle, and Bay of Islands COAL for Sale, in lots to suit purchasers. P. CLARK, Shipping Agent, Wharf, Onehunga. T & J SO P P E T, _P« FREEMAN'S BAY STEAM MILLS, . AND No. 101, Lower Queen-street, Wharf, 4 TT O X Tj A N IB ECHANICS' I:NST. TUTE, ;, high-street. Subscription to Library, 10s per annum. Subscription to Reading Rooms, 10s per annum. Visitors to the Reading Rooms. Is a month SOUTH B KITISH Fl RE AX D M * RLNK INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW A ZEALAND. , ."' . '\. -',",..-'...,. ,-- ,-.-£ ' CAPITAL £750,000 ' "jt.-T& The popularity of the You th British jfjp-S-g Jtji-w-^ surers is clearly B-ioWii by the • iarW Wr. "-W-sly : increase of its bus.iies.- The r.Hein*i\..s_l>rAOSVrtir':::3. i j account have been : First Year „ -~.... *£at,et3_\ \ •'! Second>Y<kr .-...;.,:■. .'.;\:,£(igr,o-r' * r j. ..' Third Year .. v .vU.,k:>-»0 ,S_S £SWm4&2 I| ' Lowest, rates. Prompt :>■".- lib-.!;*- peitrem,instill _ i snecially attended, i j A BOARDM '- \ I , M» ~e-