The Evening Star.

Vol. VII.—No. 1,910.]

Auckland, N. 2., IS AT U BOAT, APRIL 1, 1876

[P-aios : ONE PENNY



Shipping. _%*. PACIFIC MAII <Vg£j|y^pi>- STEAMSHIP COMPANY. FOR SAN FRANCISCO DIRECT. The Powerful Al Iron Screw Steamship COLIMA, Will leave DUNEDIN on April 5, and AUCKLANT on April 10, conveying H.B.M.'s Mails for San Fran cisoo, United States, Great Britain, viaKandavax an» Honolulu. The Cabins on the Port Side of this splendid Steamer are reserved for Passengers booking in New Zealand, ™C.? fai.d_.er particulars, Freight, or Passage, applj OWEN & GRAHAM, Agents, Auckland. ~V%Jk REGULAR MONTHLY A^IClSs. Xiv STEAM COMMUNICATION e_^»KlJ^»' BETWEEN AUCKLAND, SYDNEY, AND MELBOURNE, The fast and favourfte 8,5.. HERO, Captain Loo\n, may be expected here again about the 18th of April. She wil'i leave for Sydney and Melbourne three days ■fter arrival. CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agents. 16, Queen-street, Auckland, March 21,1875. ~^K*» TTOR IARANAKT, fwi^fK JL NELSON, PICTON, WEL «Hyfef» LINGTON, LYTTELTON, AND wßraSfM^s*' OTAGO. CBooklng through to Melbourne, Greymouth, Hokitika, Westport, Akaroa, Timaru, and Oamaru.] TUESDAY, APRIL 4. The Union Steam Shipping Company'fl magnifloent new Steamer TAUPO, Captain Worsp, will leave the Onehunga Wharf on TUESDAY, 4th April, at 7 a.m., and the anchorage at 3 p.m. The s.s. Tarn o' Shanter, convoying passengers, wiU leave the Whavf at 2 p.m. Tc be followed by Hawea, llth inst. Tan po, 18th inst. Hawea, 2f>tb inst. Through tickets to Melbourne at reduced rates, For freight or passage apply to HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, 25. Queen-street ~7%_mT~ ~W E W ZEALAND S=^®k -t™ STEAM SHIPPING COM" «M|||yr|%> PANY (LIMITED.) Fob New Plymouth, Nelson, Pioton, Welling ton, Lyttelton, and Otago; transhipping at Wellington for Wanganui, Napier, and Poverty Bay ; and at Nelson for Westpobf, Greymouth, and Hokitika. IPabsengebb Booked Thbough to Mxlboubnx,] The b.B. TARANAKI Will leave the Onehunga Wharf on SATURDAY next, the Bth instant. For freight or passage apply to « W. F. WHEELER, Auoklana. Or, A. BARNES, Onehunga. Offices: Hobson's Buildings, Shortland-street. Z TTIUR SALE, FREIGHT, jjljhk JD OR CHARTER. jg®H_tS» The schoonc r SISSY, 100 tons burthen, Captain Little, now in the Manukau. Applyt° STONE BROS. *\M. pOR WAITARA, • ~-w go-AHEAD On MONDAY next, at 12 noon. y^j^^R. : rt; por^tairiia and ttpfeik J} OPOTIKI. -Mmoss& Calling at all ports below Tanaanga. ; f v.•- ... ° The 5.3. STAFFA Will leave the Queen-street Wharf for the aljove potta, on MONDAY, at 5 p.m. _ „„„„ nr , *^ a. McGregor. Manager, Queen-stteet Wharf. A*. KTEW ZEALAND iS^SHIk. ■ SHIPPING COMPANY'S mmimmmi FOR london direct. The Al Compoßite Clipper CARNATIC, 881 tons register. William Chatman, Commander now loading, and will have good dispatch. : Has first-claes accommodation for Saloon, Second Cabin, and Steerage Passengers. , For freieht or passage, apply to The New Zealand Shipping Co. (Limited) Agents, 93, Queen-street, 15th February, 1876. TfO El LONDON ■EiMStiSSF?: FIRST VESSEL FOR LONDON ■■■ ■ " " ' 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, and other particulars, apply m OWEN & GRAHAM, Agents. Auckland, 4th March, 1876. PASSENGERS' LINE OF PACKETS TO NEW ZEALAND. OWNED BY MESSRS. SHAW, SAVILL & CO.. 34, Leadenhall-street, London. The above line of shipß are regular jG**v&. traders to all the principal ports of J4afcrsK-v New Zealand. They are clipper ships, THSB^^g^ classed Al at Lloyds, and commanded ifßliili experienced masters. The Bill of H™™B" Fare is most substantial and of the best quality, and the accommodation roomy and con venient. , , Tbe 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. Fullipartloularß on application to , L. D. NATHAN & CO., OWEN & GRAHAM, CRUICKSHANK & CO.. • Agents. l 3& nnHE brigantine ELIRT, MwHKV -I- 100 tons register, John McKenzie, IWmMi^ Master, is a regular trader between s j2§«'j3»<£» Auckland and Lyttelton. For freight or passage apply to D. H. McKENZIE. February 15th, 1876. «lfcA CiTEAM COMMUNICA fHragW&K k.3 TION WITH THE THAMES THfcmffiStr' AND COROMANDEL; "^ TIMS-TABLE, DURHAM (s.s.)—Foe Thames. From Anckland: From Thames: Monday, 9.30 am Monday, 3 pm ENTERPRISE (p.B.)—Fob Thames. Monday, 6 pm Friday, 8 pm ENTERPRISE (p.B.)—For Coromandel. From Auckland: I"rom Coromandel: Wednesday, 12 noon Thursday, 12 noon J^CBHAJI (b.b.)—Fok Cobomandel. Fiiaay.U am Friday, 4.30 pm Weather and other eiroumstances permitting. Not responsible for any cargo or parcels putj on board without a Bhipplng note. J. EDWARDS, Managuv



Shipping. ~~ T?OR MANGAWAI t JCt.ik P AND CALLING OF! watpu tiki*:.. . ' Thes.s. ARGYLE Will leave for the above places every Monday, a 5 p.m. POR WANGAREI AND MANGAPAI. The s.s. 1 ARGYLE , Will leave for the above places every Wednesday, a 5 p.m. A. McGREGOR, Manager. " E'O R ~ WANGANUI DIRECT.' ' l-M&h<&KX> Thes.s. St. Kilda, J. Floweeday, Commander, from Onehunga, TO t MORROW (Saturday), Ist April, at 1 p.m., weather ' } &c, permitting. For freight or passage apply to COMBES & DALDY, Agents, Auckland; Or, A. BARNES, Onehunga. ~7nT^ Tnoß AWANUI, GIS- M^\ Jd BORNE AND NAPIER. <^^S_Sffiii_^ The s.s. PRETTY JANE On TUESDAY next, at 4 p.m., carrying cargo for i Awanui and Gisborne only. W. LODDER. j Business Oa?ds. R. ¥: B. WOODHAM, Teacher of the Pianoforte. Letters to be addressed North Shore, or Lowther Bazaar, Queen-street. e¥dTTnd~h Tnn a, ARTIST PHOTOGRAPHERS, Corner of Queen aud Wellesley - streets West, Over Messrs. newin's. I. M _Xl3"L _E~^~N, DENTIST, N PRINCES-STREET, AUCKLAND. Professional Hours:—9 to 1 a.m., and 2 to 6 p.m. Late hour by appointment. 4,00 CASKS CEMENT 100 casks Plaster of Faris 8000 Slates (Countess) Fire Brick 3, Fire Clay All kinds of Building Materials KEANK <> .lENKINSON. . Vicoria-street East. ]DUTLER AND McINNES, HOUSE, SIGN, AND DECORATIVE PAINTEBS AND P PEB HANGERS, Foot oi Wakefield-street. Oil, Colour, Glass, White Lead, Scrim, Brushes, Varnishes, Glue, Paperhangings of all . descriptions. IS" All orders entrusted to their care will receive prompt attention. AMERICA N RUBBER STAMP COMPANY, DUNEDIN. Messrs Reed and Brett have been appointed Auckland agents for the above Company, and all orders left with them will bo promptly attended to. Samples to bo seen at the Star office. T "0 SB O P?N. E & CO., *l 9 WOOL STAPLERS & BROKERS, FORT-STRKKT, Auckland. Are V/00l and Skin Buyers. Thoy are also prepared to makn liberal advances on Wool consigned to. them, and which thoy will ware house and ship oa the most favourable terms to their customers. All Wools classified if required. V* Reference: National Bank of New Zealand. piDERM CIDERTI CIDEBT DEVONSHIRE CIDER! andersigned having made arrangements for a ic.gu._tr supply of first-class Cider, begs to Intimate to his customers and tbe public generally, tbat the First Shipment is now to hand, and he is now pre pared to supply it regularly, in bottles only. For prico and particular', apply to GEORGE GLEDHILL, Wellesley-street. "VT O T I C E OP RE M~O V~A~L. ELWIN B. DICKSON, LICENSED LAND BROKER, Under the Land Transfer (Torrens') Aot, 1870, DRAUGHTSMAN, ILLUMINATOR, HERALD PAINTER, ETO. Agent for Mutual Life Association of Australasia. 7, Somebveiili's Buildings, Atjoki-AND. "1 ] J. C. PELHAM'S jjadder and t_> arrow tguctory, 49, Victoria- street, BVERY DESCRIPTION OF Ladders, Barrows, and Steps, on band, made to order, ' or let on hire. T^TOTICE OE REMOVAL. F. B. WOODHAM, L O W T H E R B*A ZAA R, Queen-street, Opposite the Thistle Hotel. TOYS. STATIONERY, FANCY GOODB, ETO. W 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, &c. Glass cut to size, and carefully packed. ,96 and 97, Queen-Btreet. CJUPPORT LOCAL INDUSTRIES. SOAP! SOAP! SOAP! J. ALLENDER Begs to direct the attention of the Public to the fact that his Carbolic Soap is a sure preventive against {"MAIL-POX; MEASI^S, and all Contagious Diseases, and highly recommended by the Publio Health Doctors as a thorough disin fectant for general domestic use. A free use of this Soap in families would tend:to lessen doctor's bills. ■LA. would also draw the attention of the Trade to his various brands of 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 and 14ft boxes Fancy Assorted Square Tablets, 7 and 141b boxes Honey, Glycerine, Elder Flower, and Carbolio, in bars and tablets, 7 and 141b boxes Soft Soap, for Wool-washing, Machinery, and general scouring purposes, equal to the im ported article Greaves, for Dog and Fowl Feed, always on hand. Parnell Steam Soap and Candle Works, Office, 7, Queen-street, Auckland. CITY WEST No. 2 PUBLIC SCHOOL, Wellington-street. The Evening Classes will be re-opened on MON DAY, March 6, at 7 p.m. Terms :—-Senior Class: English, Arithmetic, Book keeping, &c, is 6d per week. Junior Elementary Class, ls per week. Fbench Classes, conducted by Mona F. Peltzer, of the College of Henri Quatre, Paris. Terms, Is perleßSon of one hour; three lessons per week, 2s 6d TTOBSBS, BUGGIES, &c. R E M~O~V ED. FOR HIRE, Horses, Buggies, or any other kind of vehicle, at my new stablea, Lome and Weliesley streets. W.?CROWTHER. "N ~^ c E ■ T. B. TJAMEBON, Architect afd Enginekr, Corner of High-street and Vulcan Lane, ■ Ib prepared to Bupply Plans, Specifications, and correct Estimates for all description of Buildings on Bhortest notice.



""ITTfIT T E X, ... • Wholesalk and Retail ■ SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKER.. ! 133, Oo"f..t!H-BTRT.__SD. AUCKLAND, ! (Nest tbo Union Bank). W SMITH, deceiving and , * Forwarding Agent. QueeD-street Whari, Auckland. Good, delivered from Ship's side with despatch N. B —Ballast supplied. j"D sfOO O MBE , & SON, I MALTSTERS, BREWERS, AND BOTTLERS, t GREAT NORTHERN BREWERY, j AUCKLAND. •'Kj ■ F A U L S -, Pv?» is prepared to make up Gentlemen's Clothing to a casure from £2 14s 6d a Tweed Fashionable Suit, warranted well shrunk; also, Tweed Trousers form 10s 6d.—B. FAULHO, Tailor, three doors from Royal Mall Hotel. Victoria-street.—Cleaning, Repairing. &c - ABERDEEN BOOT FACTORY, ' .O-. ALBERT-STREET. Every description of Men s, Women's, and Children's Colonial made Boots and Shoes kept in stock. The only Manufactory in the Province where hand closed and hand made Boots _iro to bo had. A supply of Seamless Watertlghta always on on hand. BLACK & CO. y^ hT s~k~i nne r, BUILDER, CARPENTER, AND JOINER. Temporary Promises, WEST QUEEN-STREET, Lately in the occupation of Mr Leahy, Blacksmith. [ AH Branches of the Building Trade executed by i Experienced Workmen. Shop Fronts, Office Fittings, &0., Stc. PU LMAN'S P HOT 0G R A "PHI 0 GALLERY, Shomiasd-stmet, PHOTOGRAPHY IN ALL ITS BRANCHES Views of the Hot Lakes, Rotomahana. The finest collection of local views and Maori cartes in Auckland. I3T Children's Portraits taken instantaneonsl . I_3_ ¥ ° H N s °™P P E~T/ «V HOUSE, LAND, AND * ' GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, No. 8, Queen-btrekt. Agent for Mr. C. G. Quick's Waikato Parcels Delivery and Passenger Booking. August 5,1875. fILARKE 81/OTHE RS, V^' (LATE CROMBIE'S) ROYAL FUSE ART PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERIES, (Opposite Union Bank), QU-EEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. First-class Portraits, from C.D.V. to Life Size, at Moderate Prices. Children's Portraits taken instantaneously. ]Jj/pB. T. TRII F 0 Itl), SURGEON DEN TIST, Wakeeield-street. Teeth extracted without Pnin by Dr Clover's Patent Oxido Gas. Artiflcal Teeth (from One_to a Full Set). laTljbT good WIL L, WHEELWRIGHT, AND AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENT MAKER, Otahuhu. Spring Carts, Wagons, &c , made and repaired on the premises. Goodß forwarded per Train to the Waikato. "foTOTICE OF REMOVAL. paperhangingToil, colour, and glass warehouse, No. 58, Corner of Queen and West Queen-streets. J. HENDERSON Has much pleasure in annul ncing to his Friends and the Public generally, tha he nas removed to above address, where h. hopoa to merit a continuance of their liberal support, No. 53, Qtjeen-steeet. pHOTOGRAPHIC NOTICE. % The undersigned having purchased the NEGATIVES taken at the establishn ent of Mr R. H Bartlett, late Photograper, Queen-street, Auckland, beg to intimate that COPIFS of the same may be obtained on application to them at their Rooms, 224, Queen street, Auckland. It ls requested that orders from a distance be accompanied by a remittance. «©■ THE AM EPIC AN • PHOTOGRAPHIC COMPANY ! -338 Peb JOHN MoGARRIGLE, Manager. Q. T>. B TJ R X E, WHOLESALE BELLOWS MAKER, Wakefield-street, Auckland. VB~ Blacksmith's Bellows made and repaired. STANDARD EIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY OE NEW ZEALAND. W Agent for Auckland— HENRY GILEILLAN, 7, Queen-Btreet. M A C H INERY W. VICKERY, In returning thanks to his numerous customer-! and friends for their liberal support during tbe last seven teen years, begs to inform them that he has re-com menced business in his new premises, at the Corner op Victoria and Nelson-streets, as MILLWRIGHT. ENGINEER, AND IRON AND BRASS FOUNDER, and trusts he wiU still continue to merit the con fidence hitherto accorded him. AU orders wiU 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. T M <P 0 R T A N T~. NOTICE OE REMOVAL ! J. HENDERSON in thanking his friends and the public generally for their favours for tho past sixteen years, beg to inform them that he has tatien the premises lately occupied by H. Gilbebd, Painter. Wyndham-street, ' > ** below Herald office), and purposes giving his undividPd 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, wiU be disposed at the Lowest Remunerative Prices. All Orders executed] with despatch by experienced workmen. TAMES~ LEWIS, U Coal and Firewood Dealer, corner of Queen and Wakefield-streets —The advertiser having purchased the lease o tbe above premises lately in the occupa tion of W. Kirby, behs to inform his friends and the public, that he is prepared to supply Coals, Fire wood, &o of the best quality at reasonable prices, either at the yard or delivtred as may be required. Will be happy to supply old customers of Mr Kbby same as usual. Country orders promptly attended ' to.—-Auckland, March 2,1576. GW. HARDWICK, • FAMILY GROCER AND GENERAL PROVISION MERCHANT, •Shobtlaud Crescent, Auckland. G.W.H. fin returning thanks to his r numerous friends and the public generally for their kind sup port daring tbe past, is glad to inform them that he Ib still in a position to carry out withjpromptness and despatch any orders that may.be [entrusted to his care. Mone butjfirst-clasSjGoods guaranteed,J _ ,



Business Cards. 7CAR S O N ft! c House and Land Agent, Rent snfl Deb Collector, Stichbury's Buildings, Queen-Btreet. HEORGE A X E R S. O" FREEMAN'S BAY SOAP AND CANDLE WORKS. $*r Cash Buyerjrf_Talloi¥. WARNOCK BE O THERS, ¥ V SOA P A CANDLE MANUFACTURERS, Richmond, Cox's Creek. Offlco j-^DuiAam-atroatj^ Auckland. MISS N O R M A ,N. IvJL TEACHER OF MUSIC, Waterloo Quabbini, Opposite Government House. ILLJAM HALE, WHOLESALE TINSMITH, &0., 65, Sll ORTIjANU-BTU-SKT, Auckland. j # W AT T S, PHOTOGRAPHER, Qttken-steeet, Okkhukqa. J & J SOPP Ef, FREEMAN'S BAY STEAM. MILLS, AND No. 101, Lower Queen-street, . Whaee, A U O X L A." D. n c~o~o. k' s 'buss c a "--Tie leave Coombes' quarter to and a quarter-paul eveiy hour for Newmarket K/psora— 8. quarter to 11. 2, and 5. Grafton Road-Every hour. CARRIAGES, BUGGIES, HANSOMS, ETC., ALWAYS ON DIRE T> A V OF ISLANDS COAL YARD _0 BREAKWATER ROAD. BAY OF ISLANDS AND NEWCASTLE COAL ON SALE. Office: 7, Queen-street. HENRY GILFILLAN, A gont. lANOEOETES, Ac, Just Arrived, ex Carnatic.—A choice assortment of English Pianofortes, with the Patent Three Pedals, to bo sold cheap ; also, a largo stock of Musical Instruments of all Itinds and all tho newest nnd most popular Music Of the day. AJI ihe above having beou selected per sonally by Mr. H. Cucksey in the Home Markets, each instrument will have lis registered trade mark, "Invicta," nnd wil! be guaranteed genuine.—H. CUCKt.EY. Music Seller, 240, Queen-street. rp B. HEATH, ~BOOTMAK.EE, .!. - From New Norlh Road, Has Removed to those Premises ktely occupied by D :Rob(ivon, Grocer, Sjmonds-atr^et. [ESTABIiIBURn 1K04.] f By appointment Excellency the to His <&&WWi&M.iAf Governor. rp B A R N E T T, X . PORK BUTCHER, HAM AND BACON CURER, Next City Halli, > Opposite the Thistle Hotel, and at Parneli_ £$» T. Barnett in thanking the public for their long and steady support, an d having purchased Mr. Morey business, as carried on in tho premises opposite Mr. Darby's Thistle Hotel, heg to announce that he is now prepared to supply every requisite of the trade. All Goods stamped so as to defy imitation. N.B—Arrangements are now complete for the supply of shipping orders, which will, meet with prompt delivery, and with TJX 's personal attention. TN OLD STOEY KE-MOBAL'D. Two men a journey had to go (The one was Jim. the other Joe), The distance two score miles and ten, And fifty long miles back again. Away they sped with right good will. Through bush and brake, o'er plain and hill. But vory soon the one cnll'd Joe Declared he could no further go. Jim's hurry would not brook delay, So like a shot lie sped away ; 11 is journey and his business o'er. Ho took tho road for home once more. When half way back he met poor Joe, Walking along but very flow, Who when he saw that •!; was Jim, With rueful face thus question'd him : " Pray tell me friend how it can be, That you can walk so light and free, While I, wiih blisters on each too, Havo five-and-twenty miles to go 1" Quoth Jim, " The secret you shall know How I with ease and comfort go, Dame Nature's gifts I don't abuse, And Hemus always makes my shoes. We forget whether Jim wore amir of our Men's Elastic Sides cr Balmoral Boots at 12s 6d, but they both go well. His wife has kept tm to him for years, and she wears ,our own make Kid Elastic Sides.at 10s 6d. HEMUS'S STAR~BOOT WAREHOUSE, Market Corner, Queen-street. E. EAULDEB, Sole Contractor to the City Council for the Emrtring of Earth Closets, Privy Boxes, Cesspits, etc., is.prepared to attend punctually to all requests regarding the above. Persons desiring to have the said places attended to, either weekly, fortnightly, or otherwise, can have the same done by leaving a notice, either verbal or written, with the Inspector of Nuisances, City Council Office, Queen-street. ■ FISHER AND CO., Wholesale, Shipping, and Family Butcher, Queen-street, corner of Durham-street, Auckland. Poultry of all kinds dressed to order. Prime Smoked Tongues, Home-cured Bacon. Corned Beef on Bale In large quantities. N. B.—Dealers In Game. Live Pheasants forwarded to all parts of tbe Colony upon receipt of order. Families waited on in town or suburbs. JAMES BUTC HE E, C 0 CARTER, CONTRACTOR, Ac. Goods Cleared and Delivered from Ships' side on SHORTEST NOTICE. BALLAST SUPPLIED. Newcastle and Bat o_r Island Coalb. Also, Ibbwood. cut or uncut, at REASONABLE RATES |A oakdj SAMUEL 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 Bank.) TIOJSES ! BONES! BONES! ' Bought in any quantities for Cash at the Freeman's Bay Bone Mills, and at No. 101, Lower Queen-Btreet, J. & J. SOPPET. THE Undersigned are Cash Pur chasers of HIDES, SHEEPSKINS, WOOL TALLOW, &c, &c, at highest market rates, In any quantity- Consignors direct will have prompt and Immedlat cash remittances returned at satisfactory rates. IRELAND BROS., Tanners and Leather Manufacturers, Auokland. f EEB.gBE.DS. 1,000 Pounds Worth of the above, viz.: PINES, CYPRESS, and SHELTER TREES, from the Pacific Slopes, JUST RECEIVED BY MAIL. Intending Planters would do well to Inspect Stock. f AUCKLAND SEED DEPOT (Opposite T. & S.Morrin's), BOBT. BEEWIN. : ,- J\ O E N W E L L' g CHALLENGE ACCEPTED For any amount. A. CARTER, Butcher.' Welleßley-street,- can and will supply the Public with tbe VERY BEST MEAI at the following prices, until further notice, for Case only:— Fore-quarters Mutton, 2\& per lb. Legs, 4d; Chops, 5d Boiling Beef, from 2d to 4d . Roast Beef, from 3d to 6d. , ~,...;



f Business Cards. » rp 0 T E^A DEAL EE S. Ex 'Nardoo,' from Foo Chow @ Dunedjn. The undersigned are receiving a portion of the fine , quality' half-chests and boxes of the cargo of Teas jußt 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. : , ; - 17X 'TRELEVAN FAMILY,' and , I2j late arrivals. 100 tons Finest Olngo Fl lw sacks and bagg Bran Oatmeal Pearl Barley Oats. i T. H. HALL & CO. T? X 7H~~~E~~R 0': ' 10 BALES ; DAIRY-FED BACON AND HAMS. '' T. H. HALL & CO. A E E I V E D, ! ./"-ft- Per the Taranaki: 11 canes Canterbury Cheese. T. H. HALL & CO. , A USTEALIAN URINES. T. H. HALL & CO., Wyndham-street, AGENTS FOR MESSES. CAUGHEY, WIN is! PRODUCERS, Receive orders from the Trade lor these favourite , WINES, and guarantee them delivered in good condition in Bottlo or Hulk by return of everysteamer from Melbourne January, 187:1. BAT AVI A SEA AND EIRE INSURANCE COMPANY ARK PREPABED TO ACCEPT FIRE OR - M&BINE RISKS at LOWEST RATES. Losses paid either in this Colony or at any^of the Company's Branches. All iniormation may be obtained by applying to H. W. HEATH, General Agent, Bank Buildings. Auckland, February S, 1875. F~ OR CHKISTMAS AiS'D WEW YEAR J. M. McLACHLAN SIIKWING IN DRESSEB. CLOTHING. New Silks New Silk Dust Coats , Muslins „ Trousers and Vesta „ Prints „ Suits „ Costumes, &o. „ Shirts ~ Hats, &c. MILLINERY. FURNISHING. New Hats New Oil Cloths „ Flowers „ Matting „ Gossamers „ Carpets „ Feathers „ Hearth Rugs „ Bonnets, &o. ~ Curtakiß, &o, 238, QUEE N- 8 TREE T, N<.ar W«l!«..lny-Htrfli.t. A UCKLAND & MERCER RAILWAY LATE TRAIN. Until fnrlher notice, a Late Train will leave Onehunga for! Auckland every Saturday night at 7 0 returning from Auckland at 11.15. By order, A. V. MACDONALD, General Manager. TfIGGS ! TjiRBSH Tj]GGS ! BUTTER ! CHEESE J BACON, ETC. BT AT WHOLESALE PRICES. Regular Weekly Supplies: ADAM LAYBOURN, Fort-street, ■jU" 0 T I C E C. T. HARDING Having purchased the joiut business of Messrs F. Archard and J. Brown, Coal and Firewood Merchants, of Mechrnics' Bay, begs to intimate that he is pre pared to execute all orders for Coals, Firewood, *c, on the most liberal terms, and hopes by strict atten tion to business to receive a shar^ of that patronage so liberally accorded to his predecessors. N.B.—Posts, Ralls, and Palings always on hand.f FENCING OF ALL DESCRIPTION. Carting Done with Despatch, AU orders left at Mr R. Brewin's Auckland Seed Depot will receive promp attention, t... eSjfe TO" O T I C E. TO. BUILDERS, CONTRACTORS, & OTHERS.! TIMBER"! BRICKS I TIMBER I The undersigned as Agents for WAIKAWAU SAWMILL TAIRUA SAWMILL HARKER'S PATENT BBIOK KILN, ME. CHANIC'S BAY ' re prepared to receive and execute .'orders in con aection with above. COMBES & DALDY, 27, QtJEBN-STBMT FOR SALE, at a very low price, a good three-roomed Cottage, with freehold Allotment, 45 x 99 feet at Ponsonby.—Apply to John Soppet. No 8, Queen-street. FOE Positive Sale, cheap, on easy terms, a good four-roomed Cottage, with outbuildings and good freehold garden, 40 x 100 ft, good well, etc and splendid view, -at Glenburn, Ponsonby,—Apply to John Soppet, No 8, Queen i street, FOR SALE AT OUR WORKS— 3, 6,10, 15, and 20 horse-power Engines and Boilers Bonemill, for hand or steam power, ex Merwan jeo Framjee Break down and Circular Sawing Maohinery Flax Machines New and second-hand Timber Jacks. Terms can be arranged. MASEFIELD & CO. TOOTIOE OE REMOVAL. \ I M I SS' H ILL Begs to inform tbe inhabitants of Ponsonby, and the Parents of her Pupils, that she will- remove to her new residence, Wentworth House, Ponsonby, and that she has not disposed of the goodwill of her School. Miss Hill will be prepared to receive a limited num ber of Boarders, her house being large, well venti lated, and replete with every requirement for their comfort. School Duties will commence on WEDNESDAY, 19th April. MBS. KAYE WRIGHT begTTo inform Parents and Guardians that on Wed ! neaday, April 19, she will assume the control of the School at preßent conducted by Miss Hill, in Hobson- Btreet. Under her personal charge the greatest care and attention will be devoted to imparting to her Pupils a thoroughly sound Education in all its branches. Mrs. Wright having studied Music and the Modern Languages under eminent Masters both 1 in London »nd on "the Continent, possessing many ? testimonials as to her attainments, and having held a r high position under the Board of Education in this province during the past three years (which is a sufficient guarantee as to 'her capabilities as a Teacher), confidently anticipates giving Ihe utmost satisfaction to the Parents of those Pupils who may be entrusted to her oare.



Dornwell's Advertisement. T HAVE MUCH PLEASURE IN l acfjuaintiag the public with the REMO V A L of my business to my NEW PREMISES (NEAR THE NEW THEATRE), ON FRIDAY NEXT (D.V.), MARCH 31, and to have SUCH A DISPLAY OF MEAT &% has not been seen south of the Line. In returning my slneore thanks for the very liberal patronage always accorded me, I beg to call attention to facta why the same should be even extended in the New Premises :— The Cattle are the best that can be obtained. They are slaughtered at my private slaughterhouse, in a humane, cleanly and wholesome manner; and The the Meat is sold at prices that defy competition. SMALL PROFITS, QUICK RETURNS, and LARGE SALES, are sure to secure the LARGEST TRADE in Town. OWING TO.EXTRA CUSTOM IN THE SUBURBS, I shall run TWO CABT3 daily ; and any meat bought before 10 a.m., can be delivered in time for dinner. I SHALL EXHIBIT AND SELL ON SATUEDAY, 10 PRIME OXEN, From Awitu, 50 SHEEP, 10 LAMBS, I 10 PIGS, 2 CALVES. FORE-QUARTERS MUTTON 2Jd. LEGS MUTTON ... 4a. ROAST BEEF ... ... 3d, 4d, sd, and 6d. BOILING BEEF 2d, 3d, 4d. CORNED BEEF, OF BUPERIOB QUALITY, IN TIERCES. A. DORNWELL. . ' . The Proprietor is determined to CLEAR OUT the whole of the Stock on SATURDAY EVENING., even if he should have to resort to a Dutch Auction.



For Sale. _____ rpo SHIPPERS, CONTRACTORS, AND BUILDERS. X A U B iTi M B E R. The undersigned is selling at CREATE V REDUCE!) RATES. C. A. HARRIS, BR IT OMA R T ROA D, • A^D AT THE SPIT, NAPIER. January 20, 1876. FOE 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, "Tr"3 No S, QueeiT-street" OKEBY-STREET.-^For Sale, 5 Building Allotments, e._ch 30 feet frontage. Price, £1 per foot ; terms easy. '.;■•■ SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON," "Z Land A Rents, Fort-street. FOE Immediate Pale, at very low r>rices, several choice.Allotments at Ponsonby. Apply lo -■■■.:>:•_.'.;■ JOHN SOPPET, ~IM No. B,' Queen-street/! IQIOB, SALE, on very easy terms, a Ji-' really good Houso of 7 rooms, with slated roof, water laid on, and every convenience for a family, together with freehold allotment, 10 lett frontage to Upper Queen-street by ISS feet deep.—Apply to JOHN SOPPET No. 8, Que en-street. OE SALE, at Ellerslie, a really good -nd well-built new House, of 9 rooms, with every conveiiieDco for a family, together with large garden well laid out and planted with fruit and ornamental trees, only three minutes' walk from the Railway Station, and fronting on to tho maiu road. Apply to . > JOHN SOPPET, 1 . No. 8, Queen-street. ;! OE 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. OK IMMEDIATE SALE 7 three Eligible Building Allotments, Brighton Road. Price Low, Terms easy. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. TpOK Immediate Pale, at an exceed- JL ingly low price, a compact Farm of 100 acres good laud, 25 of which are in grass, with fuiir-roomed House, Btables, &c, only 4 milts from Hamilton, with frontage to the main road. Apply to JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. FOE 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. T? O E S ~A~~~L~' E. A three-horse power T-IRf.shino Maohi:m_, wiih horse gear complete; also, New Winnowing Machink. SAMUEL COCHRANE ft SONy FOE SALE, at Newmarket, a pretty < and tastefully built Residence. Thore aro 7 rooms in the house," together with commodious out houses, stabling, etc. The property is only a few minutes walk from the Newmarket Railway Sfatiou, and is built upon a large frephold allotment.—J. M. Lennox, Estate Agent, Auckland. _______ FOR SALE, at "Onehunga, 6| acres of first-claes Land, at present used as a market garden. The land is situated iv a most central position, and is sold because the owner is residing 111 the country. Price, £150.— J. M. Lennox, Estate t Agent, Auckland. FOE SALE, a.bargain, the Ellerslie Stables, with 6£ acres of freehold, and large frontage to the main South Road. Price, £450. Tlie 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. 'j' _____ FOE SALE, near the Royal Oak, a good Suburban Property with 8h acres of free hold This properly 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, aud an excellent orchard. Price, £650 —J M. Lennox, Estate Agent. lA FOE SALE, at Remuera, near Orakei, a good Suburbau Residmc", wi 4% acres of freehold, all laid out in first-class T-hnrd and pasture. < The residence commands r b autiful view, and is situated opposite to Willia-n Hunt, Esq. Price, £450.— J. M. Lennox, Estate A ent, Auckland. O FARMERS.—For Sale, a barg ain, a Farm of 50 a«r= at the Wade, half a >mile from the landlng-piaee," with 4-roomed House and Cow-shed. Price, £120; £20 cash, the balance can remain on mortgage.—J. M. Lennox, Estate Agent, Auckland. ' 2 1 : HpO Wording Men.—For Sale, on - I 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 SALE, on tbe Mount Eden Road, a comfortable Pour-roomed Verandah Cottage, with good workshop and fowl-house j free hold allotment, 25 x 120. Price, £130.-J. M. LEN NOX, Entate Agent, Auckland. OR SALE, a comfortable Four- . roomed Cottage, in excellent order, in CarMon Road, near to Newmarket; freehold allotment. 33 x 168. Price,'£l6o.—J. M. LENNOX.VEstate Agent, Auckland - BRYETT, Tailor (from the . • establishment of the renowned "Poole,;,' London), has commenced business 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 sing theabove. Commands received at all hours of the day, or at gentlemen's own private residences if required. Repairs and alterations attended to with equal despatch. GILHAM'S ,'Busses will leave • • Onehunga at a quarter to 'Ba.m. and quartet " tola everyday; Auckland at a quarter to 10 a.m. i and quarter to 4 p.m. If required, a Special Coach will be run to suit convenience of evening parties. MRS. WOOD, Upper Wakefield street, Certificated ' Mid-wife and Monthly Nurce, begs to inform the ladies of Auckland and its . vicinity that she will be open to any engagement, and by strict attention < and kindness hopes to gain ' * their patronage. CARRIER PIGEONS for Sale.— Apply at the Star Office. ■ npHB1 Lease ..and Improvements of ,' JL • • coal and Wood Yard of •theunaeri>'igned: For Sale on reasonable terms, consequent on leaving tho Colony This is a good investment, ag many improve ments have been made. ■ Will be sold cheap. JOHN GRACE, Corner of Wyndham and Hobson-streets. IMPORTANT PUBLIC NOTICE. WILLIAM BROWNBILL, BOOT AND BHOE MAKER, Of No. 88,' Queen-street, * Thanking his friends, patrons,- and the public in . general for all past favors: begs to notify . '■■, ■ ■'<■' • , , to them,that he hap... .., •', R E MO V E 1) To those more commodious premises lately occupied; ■ L by Mr'Asherj , \ .-,..,•%■• No. 70, Queen-street, (Opposite the Bank of New Zealand), Where he hopes by strict attention to business together with civility and a: first-class article at a moderate profit to tßtill retain a, fair share of(.their . patronage, jea