The Auckland Evening Star.

Vol. VII.—-No. 1.889 i

Auckland, N.Z., TUESDAY, MAKCH 7, 1876

[Price : ONE PENNY



Shipping. igkgfc "OEGUT.ARMONTHLY S.#S":> d^STE! AM COMMUNICATION Wms£- BETWEFjsr AUCKLAND, SYDNEY, tm^m AND MELBOURNE. The fast ana favourite,, B B tWth of°Ma Nrch may *££* *» ■*» •** ■iKSrt?™ fOT Syaney ana Me"*>urne t^ee aays ORUICKSHANK & CO., ip n-,,_ , Agents. 1G ' %lZr *™*> Auckland, FebTl .ciry 17,1875. *aJI /k~T?O'R TARANAKI, TS&&'AW&fc\ -»- NELSON, PICTON, WEL- W^M^-'W' LINGTON < LYTTELTON, AND LiiOOfc'inf! throtich io' Melbourne, Greymouth, Hokitika, Westport, Akaroa, Timaru, and Oamaru.] MONDAY, MARCH 14. The tTnlon Steam Shipping Company's magnificent new Steamer " Captain E WnKELKR, will leave the Onehunga Wharf on TUESDAY next, the 14th March, at 11 a,m. Latest train for passengers, 9.35 a.m. March 18—Taupo. aB above. March 28—Hawea, as above. Through tickets to Melbourne at reduced rates, For freight or passage apply to HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, .____ 26, Queen-street sZklk ¥EW ZEALAND »sra«^v. ! STEAM SHIPPING COM %|p|^Jp^ PANY (LIMITJiffI.) Fob Nbw Plymouth, Nelson, Pioton, "WELLiNa ton, Lyttelton, ana Otago ; transhipphig at - Wellington for Wanganui, Napier, and Poverty Bay ; ana at Nelson for Westpobt, Gbexmouth, and Hokitika. {Passenseeb Booked Thbough. io MKr«Eot7EN3.3 The b.s, WELLINGTON Will leave the Onehunga Wharf on SATURDAY next, the llth March, at 10.30 a.m. Latest train for Passengers at 9.35 a.m. For freight or passage apply to W. V. WHEELEE, Auckland. Or, A. BABIES, Onehungo. Offices: Hobson's Buildings, Shortland-street. vikiK QTEAM OOMMUNICA ' • im?m!w3^ KJ tion with the Thames 1 ; '^raiP»;^ AND COKOMANDEL- J*ta" ""'" TIME-TABLE. DURHAM. From Auckland: From Thames: Tuesday. 11 am .Wednesday, 2,30 pm Thursday, 11.30 am Friday, 9 am Saturday, 11.3 ft am Saturday, 5 pm ENTERPRISE. For Thames: Wednesday, 7 pm Friday, 8 pm MANAIA. From Auckland: From Coromandel: Friday, 12 noon Saturday, 12 noon MANAIA.—For . Hot Springs. From Auckland : From Hot Springs Saturday, 2pm Monday, 7am Keturn Fares, 10s. "Weather and other circumstances permitting. Not responsible for accidents in shipping, carrying, discharging live stock. Not responsible for any cargo or parcels put on board without a shipping note. J. EDWARDS, Manager. .^Sfc&k TVTEW ZEALAND jlfflOg|^JL^ SHIPPING COMPANY'S VB™***®®® FOR LONDON DIRECT. The Al Composite Clipper CARNATIC, 881 tons register. William Chapman, Commander BOW loading, and will have good dispatch. Has first-class accommodation for Saloon, Second Cabin, and Steerage Passengers. For freight or passage, apply to The New Zealand Shipping Co. (Limited) Agents. 93, Queen-street, 15th February, 1876. *a^:v "TOE LO N D 61$ d|ii|SS|2r FIRST VESSEL FOE LONDON '' DIEEOT. The Splendid Al Clipper Ship GLENLORA, Captain Le Viscomte, will sail as above on or about the end of April next For freight, passage, and other particulars, apply OWEN & GRAHAM, Agents. Auckland, 4th March, 1876. PASSENGERS' LINE OF PACKETS TO NEW ZEALAND. OWNED BY MESSES. SHAW, SAVILL & CO.. 34, Leadenhall-street, London. The above lino of ships are regular jSgKsJSk. traders to all the principal ports of • jßaS§»6-jk^h New Zealand. They are clipper ships, classed Al at Lloyds, and commanded by experienced masters. The Bill of p are jamost substantial and of the best quality, and the accommodation roomy and con venient. The undersigned are empowered to grant passages from London to New Zealand, payment for which has been guaranteed in the Colony. Return ships to London also leave at almost regular ntervals. Fullparticulars on application to L. D. NATHAN & CO., OWETST & GKAHAM, CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agents. J%s* Jf O T I O E. , ~.- . The •f». QUICKSTEP Will run, until further notice, between Mercer and Hamilton, on arrival of the Train at 10.30 a.m., i carrying Passengers and Luggage, on Tuesdays, ! Thursdays, and Saturdays, and leaving Hamilton on j Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, at 8.30 a.m. j All Passengers and Parcels booked at the Office of John Soppet, agent, No. 8, Queen-street, Auckland, for the above places, will receive prompt attention. R. C. LONG, Agent, Mercer. C. Q. QUICK, Proprietor. ■-wwssSs? QUICKSTEP Is prepared to carry Sheep and Freight at reasonable \ rates. Arrangements made on board, or at Mr Sop - pet's office, Queen-street. The steamer arrives at the Point in time for the transmission of the Sheep by the afternoon train, and I arrives in Hamilton in tune to remove same before dark. C. G, QUICK. ...ILfVAs. Hr AM O'SHANTEB fflHWr^ JL will leave tho Government XBolim^LT'^ baTt- Onehunga, for Waiuku, as ' ' Monday, 6th March, 2 pm. returning next day. Wednesday, Bth March, 4 pm, returning next day Saturday, llth March, 7 am, returning same day. Orders to collect goods left at the stores of Messrs. 1 Henderson and Maufarlane, Agents Union S.S. Co ; or Mr. W. J. Hurst and Co., will meet with prompt dispatch. A. CUNNINGHAM, Onehunga or Newmarket" S A M ° A- The clipper barque ; BATAVIA, . Captain Sthen, will Bail for the above port on TUES DAY next, March 7. .For freight, passage, of further particulars, apply ' OWEN & GRAHAM, . Agents.



Shipping- -Jkn^ "PACIFIC MAIL STEAMSHIP COMPANY. FOR SAN FRANCISCO DIRECT. Tho Powerful Al Iron Screw Steamship GRANADA Will leave DUNEDIN on the Blh March, nna AUCK LAND on the 13th March, conveying H.B.M.'b Mails for San Fbanctsoo, Un itkd States, Great Britain, VIA KAff DAVAU AND HONOLULU. The Cabins on the Port Side of this splendid Steamer are reserved for Passengers booking in New Zealand. For further particulars, Freight, or Passage, apply OWEN & GRAHAM, Agents, Auckland. "O 0 R WANGANUI. - -' ■/ ' • JL) DIRECT. ■- -''*"• Thes.B. WALLABI, — Leys, Master, from Onelmnga, on or about noon of WEDNESDAY next, Bth inst. For freight or passage apply to COMB®* & DALDY, Agents, Auckland; Or, A. BARNES, Onehunga. j ~~j~ HPHtf bn'giintine" FLIRT, f|.''.' .:■''.-. .8. 100 tons register, John McKcnzie, tf/lj-f:■•':■'. Master, is, a regular trader between ~$•-*■''■*.! ;>'-.'■ AUOKLAKD AND IVSTTEI/TON. For freight or passage apnly to D. H. McKENZIE. ■ Auckland, February 15th, IS7G. "^ f? O R SALE. |,|?^i.." The Gutter CORALIE, 29 tons register, built at Tairna in 1874. coppered and copper fastened well found, and now trading be tween this port and Opotiki, L. D. NATHAN & CO. AUCKLAND STEAM ROPE FACTORY. REDUCED PRICES. Manila Hemp RorE. Per ton. First Quality— £ a. d. 1 inch and upwards CO 0 0 ;} inch and under CS 10 0 Whale and Lance Lines 73 10 0 Cuttinß-in Falls 71 10 0 Second Quality- All Sizes GG 0 0 Flat ropes of superior quality, and warps of all sizes, made to order. New Zealand Flax Eope. 2} inch and upwards 41 10 0 1 Inch, to 2J 43 10 o :> inch and"under 47 10 0 "Wool Lashing 40 0 0 Per Ib. Clothe 3 Lines 0 0 5J Flat ropes of superior quality, and warps of all sizes, made to order. Terms: Purchases of £100 »nd upwards, approved stamped bills at four months, or 5% discount for cash ; £40 and upwards, approved stamped bills at three months, or %l% discount for cash ; under £40, nett cash. J. S. MACFARLANE & CO. Auckland, Ist March, 1876.



Busfcaass Cfards. MR F, B. WOODHAM, Teacher of the Pianoforte. Letters to be addressed Koi-th Shore, or Lowther Bazaar, Qneen street. _ GOODACBI, BOOTMAKER o GREY-STREET. Men's Boots, 15s; Men's Shoes, 12s 6d; Ladies' Boots from 12s Cd; Men's Soleing and Heeling, 4s 6d. EMCTS AND HANNA, ARTIST PHOTOGRAPHERS, Corner of Queen and Wellksley - streets West, Over Messrs. Hewin's. TAMES BUTCHB R, W CARTER, CO-TRACTOR, <fee. Gooda Cleared and Delivered from Ships' side on B.DCOBTKST NOTICE. BALLAST SUPPLIED. Newcastle and Bay of Island Ooaib, Also, ivrv rifiti. rat or uncut, at REA9OKABLK RATKft Tl/F R. M A C L E AN, .LVX DENTIST, PRINCES-STREET, AUCKLAND. Professional Hours:—9 to 1 a.m., and 2 to 5 p.m. Late hour by appointment. EV i 1 T. e-ViH -MAK.Kfc 244, QUEEN-STREET. Alwsyj in Stock-Best brands Gunpowder, lie. Blasting Powder, and Fuze, Shooting and Fishing Tackle. ■ Q N^ S ALE, 400 casks Cement 100 ca«l;s Plaster of Faris 8000 Slates (Countess) Fire Bricks, Fire Clay All kinds of Building Materials KEANiG & .TENKIJNSON. Victoria-street East. "VT OTICEOF REMOVAL. ELWIN B. DICESON, LICENSED LAND BROKER, Under the Land Transfer (Torreuß') Act, 1870, DRAUGHTSMAN, ILLUMINATOR, HERALD PAINTER, ETC. Agent for Mutual Life Association of Australasia. 7, SOMERVEIiI/8 BtTILBINGS, AUCKLAND. ISHER 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 sale in large quantities. N.B.—Dealers in Game. Live Pheasants forwarded to all parts of the Colony upon receipt of order. Families waited on in town or suburbs. jTcTpelham'S and "d arrow "pactory, 49, Victort a -street, EVERY DESCRIPTION OF Ladders, Barrows, and Steps, on hand, made to order, or let on hire. NOTICE OF REMOVAL. F. B. WOOD HAM, LOWTHER BAZAAR^ Queen-street, Opposite the Thistle Hotel. TOYS, STATIONERY, FANCY GOODB, ETO. WPHILLIPPS AND SON, o OIL, COLOUR, and GLASS MERCHANTS, Importers of Paperhangings, Scrim, Paintß, 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. 95 and 97, Queen-street. BATAVIA SEA AJSTD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY ABB prepared to accept ftre or marine risks at lowest RATES. LoEsespaid either in this Colony or at any^of the Company's Branches. All information may be obt*ined by applying to i H. W. HEATH, General Agent; Bank Buildings. Auckland, Fobrnnry 3, 1875.



Bttsiasss Ototo RF. WEBSTER; « WHOLSSAt* ADD Bf.TAIL SADDLER AWD fIAEWBSS K»-KEK, 183, Qxra»N-sIBEET, Auckland, (Next tho XTnion Bank), WBMITE, deceiving and *» Forwarding Ageut, Queen street Whari, Auckland. Goods delivered from Ship's side with despatch N.B — Ballast supplied. RSECCOMBE & SON, s MALTSTERS, BEEWBR3, AND BOTTLERS, GREAT NORTHERN BREWERY, AUCKLAND. RICKETING SEASON. Page's and Cobbett's BATS at home prices, at G. Waller's. Tobacconist, Quoon-street. I B. W A V CORN AND PRODUCE MERCHANT, ClllUHTOlltntO A BERDEEN BOOT FACTORY, i~»- ALEEET-STUEET. Every description of Men's. Women's, and Children's Colonial made Boots and Shoos kept in stock. The only Manufactory in the Province where hand closed and hand made Boots are to bo had. A supply of Seamless Watortights always on on hand. BLACK ft CO. W H. SKINNER, BUILDER, CARPENTER, AND JOINER. Temporary Premises, WEST QUEEK-RIREBT, Lately in the occupation of Mr Leahy, Blacksmith. All Branches of the Building Trade executed by Experienced "Workmen. Shop Fronts, Office Fitting, fee, So. PULMAK'y FhTTTO GRAPHIC GALLERY, shoe tlani) - st kcc t. photography in all its branches Views of the Hot Lakes, Rotomahana. The finest collection of local views and Maori cartes in Auckland. X3T Children's Portraits taken instantanenusl . "©& TURKISH BATHS, UPPEE QUEEN-STREET. Open Daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Charges, Bs; Saturdays, 3s Cd, open till 9 p.m. j Tickets at a reduced rate can be bad from from Mr. Aickon and Mr. Pond, chemists, Quren-strcot. Open for Ladies (only) on ThurEilajs. Two ladiea in attendance. For special engagements address j« TJrs. Sykcs. (P LAft X E BROTHERS, \J (LATE CROMBIE'S) ROYAL FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERIES, (Opposite Union Bank), QUEEN-STREET, Auckland. First-class Portraits, from C.D.V. to Life Size, at Moderate Prices. Children's Portraits taken instantaneously. K. T. TRA FF O R~D, surgeon dentist. Wakefield-stkbet. Teeth extracted without Pain by Dr Clover's Patent Oxide Gas. Artifical Teeth (from One to a Full Set). [Established 18G4.]- Byappointmont C^M^^^^P Excellency the to His -V^S^Si^^^r Governor. TB A R NET T, PORK BUTCHER, HAM AND BACON CURER, Next City Hall, Opposite tub Thistle Hotel, and at Pabnell T. Barnett in thanking the public for their long and steady support, an rl liavJngpurchased Mr. Morey business, as carried on in tho premises opposite' Mr. Darby's Thistle Hotel, beg to announce that hes 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 ordure, which will meet with prompt delivery, and with T B.s personal attention. Q D. BURKE, WHOLESALE BELLOWS MAKER, Waketielp-street, . Auckland. t&~ Blacksmith's Bellows made and repaired. ELBON GROWN FRUIT, in any quantity, shipped with care by H. COLLINS, Bay View Hotel, Nelson, ■S3T Eeferences at the Stab Office. MAO H INERY W. VICKERY, In returning thanks to his numerous customers and friends for their liberal support during the last seven teen years, begs to inform them that he has re-com menced business in his new premises, at the Cobner of Victoria and Nelson-streets, as MILLWRIGHT, ENGINEER, AND IRON AND BRASS FOUNDER, and trusts he will still continue to merit the con fidence hitherto accorded him. All orders will meet with his usual attention and prompt despatch. Agricultural Implements Renewed and Repaired. Quartz Crushing Machinery made to order. Timber Jacks as formerly. For sale. Horizontal and Vertical Ensjine. A MERICAN RUBBER STAMP li COMPANY, DTJNEDIN. Messrs Reed and Brett have been appointed Auckland agents for^he above Company, and all orders left with themfwill be promptly attended to. Sampleß to be Reen atjfche Stab office. rpHE LODGER'S FRANCHISE. Forms for Registering applications may be obtained at^the Stab Office. • T M PO RTANT. NOTICE OF REMOVAL ! J. HENDERSON in thanking hig friends and the public generally for their favours for the past sixteen years. b?g to inform them that he has taken the premises lately occupied by H. Gilbbbd, Painter, Wyndham-street, 11 it below Herald office), and purposes giving his undivided attention to the HOUSE AND SHIP PAINTING BUSINESS, In which he will endeavour to merit a "continuance cf their patronage. N.B.—The extensive Stock of Prperhangings, &c, will be disposed at the Lowest Remunerative Prices. All Orders executed^ with despatch by experienced workmen. TAMES LEWIS, tf Coal and Firewood Dealer corner of Queen and Wakefield-streets —The advertiser having purchased the lease o the above premises lately in the occupa tion of W. Kirby, behs to inform his friends and the public, that he is prepared to supply Coals, Fire wood, &c of the best quality at reasonable prices, either at the yard or deliVfred as may be required. Will be happy to supply old customers of Mr Kiiby 1 same as usual. Country orders promptly attended to.—Auckland, March 9,1876. ___ GW. HARDW IC X, • FAMILY GROCER AND GENERAL I PROVISION MERCHANT, r j SHOBTLAND CRESCENr, Auckland. j G.W.H. in returning; thanks to his numerous friends and the public generally for their kind sup port daring the past, is glad to inform them that he is still in a position to carry out with promptness and despatch any orders,; that may be entrusted to his care. ■ Mone'but flwt-class'Goods guaranteed.



Business Cards. J C A R S O N, Q$ »■ House and Land Agent, Rent ana Debt Collector, Stiehbury's Buildings, Queen-stroet. GEORGE AKERS, FREEMAN'S BAY SOAP AND CANDLE WORKS. VST Caßh Buyer of Tallow. XV ARNOCK BROTHERS, '" •' SOAP & CANDLE MANUFACTURERS, Richmond, Cox's Ciuekk. Office Durham-r.treat, Auckland; If I S~S~~N OR M A % Xo. TEACHER OF MUSIC, Waterloo Quadrant, Opposite Government House. W^ ILL IA M HALE, WHOLESALE TINSMITH, &C, CB, SIIOJITLAND-STREET, Auckland. GILHAM'S 'Busses will leave » Onchunga at a quarter to 8 a.m. and quarter tol2 everyday; Auckland at a quarter to 10 a.m. and quai'tef to 4 p.m. If required, a Special Coach will br> run to Bull <;onvoni'>ncp of evening partioß. :W 7 J. W A T T S, PHOTOGRAPHER, QTTEBN-ffFRKKX, ONKHUNGA. | J & J S~O"TP ET, FREEMAN'S BAY STEAM TVIILLS, AND No. 101, Lower Queen-street, Wharf, A U C X h A N D. _^___ G~ COO X' S 'BUSSES o- leave Coorcbos' quarter to and a quarter-past evory hour for Newmarket JCpsom—B, quarter to 11, 2, and 6. Graf ton Eoad-Every hour. CARRIAGES, BUGGIES, HANSOMS, ETC., ALWAYS OS HIRE nOBSBS, BUGGIES, &c. REMOVED. FOR HIRE H rscs, Bupgica, or any other kind of vehicle, at my new stablea, Lome and Wellealoy streets, W.;CBOWTHEB. s~"o~~pnp~E t lIOUSE, LAND, GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, NO. 8, QUKKN-STKKKT. Agent for Mr. C. G. Quick's Wailcato Parcels Delivery and Passenger Booking. August 5,1875. N ¥lZ r c E' T. B. CAMERON, Architect ai:d Engineer, Corner of High-street and Vulcan Lane, Is prepared to supply Plans, Specifications, and correct Estimates for all description of Buildings on Bhortcst notice. THREDERICK W. COLLINS, JT MANUUFACTURING JEWELLER, Vulcan Lank, Opposite the Occidental Hotel. Every description of Jewellery made and repaired. Old Gold and Silver bought. QTANDARD FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY" OF NEW ZEALAND. m~ Agent for Auckland— HENRY GILFILLAN, 7, Queen-street.



| A OABD J QAMUEL WELLS House, Land, and Commission Agent, Collector of Rents, Debts, Highway Rates, &c. Loans arranged. Office:—l 29, Queen-street (three doors below the Union Bank.) Jm H th m ! BONEfe«' BON Svf- Bought in any quantities for Cash at the Freeman's Bay Bone Hills, and at No. 101, Lower Queen-street, bY J. & J. SOPPET. TDALTON & CO., • 44, Qubenstbeist, opposite Exchange Buildings, BOOTMAKERS. Boots made to M« sure in five hours' notice. No slop goods. Best materials only used. The Latest French Fashions. American Stub Toes PHOTOGRAPHIC NOTICE. The undersigned having purchased the NEGATIVES taken at the establish., ent of Mr R. H Barti/ktt, late Photograper, Queen-str< et, Auckland, beg to intimate that COPIKS of the same may be obtained on application tn them at their JKooms, 224, Queen street, Auckland It is requested that orders from a distance be accompanied by a remittance. UiS-THE AMERICAN PHOTOGRAPHIC COMPANY ! "®ft Per JOHN McGARBIGLE, Man/ger. TJTLER AND McINNES, HOUSE, SIGN, AND DECOR A.TIVE PAINTEBS AND PPERHANQ-ERS, Foot of Wakefield-street. Oil, Colour, Glass, White Lead, Scrim, Brushes, Varnishes, Glue, Paperhangings of all descriptions. 837~ All orders entrusted to their care will receive prompt attention. O S BO R N E & C 0., » WOOL STAPLERS & BROKERS, FORT-S T R B B T, Auckland. Are Wool and Skin Buyers. They are also prepared to make liberal advances on Wool consigned to them, and which they will ware house and ship on the most favourable terms to their customers. All Wools classified if required. *** Reference: National Bank of New Zealand. [Established 11 Years.] WB E A L, ♦ NEW and SECOND-HAND Clothier and Genekal Dealer, Wellesley-street East Clothing bought, sold, and exchanged. • N.B.—Arrangement can be made for the Purchase of Clothing, Books, etc., at private houses. [ T^OTICE OF REMOVAL. PAPERHANGING, OIL, COLOUR, AND GLASS WAREHOUSE, j No. 53, Corner of Queen and West Qneen-streete. J. HENDERSON Has much pleasure in arm. i ncing to his Friends and the Public generally, thi bo has removed to above i address, where h. Jaoous to merit a continuance of their liberal sa-oort. . - NO. 53, QuKEKr-STREET. ; i A^ TJ L Ts~ a is prepared to make up Gentlemen's Clothing to measure from £2 14s 6d a Tweed Fashionable Suit, warranted well shrunk; also, Tweed Trousers form 10s 6d.—S. FAULRO, Tailor, three doors from Royal Mall Hotel. Victoria-street.—Cleaning, Repairing, &c ,piDER !! CIDER !! CIDER! ■ DEVONSHIRE CIDER! undersigned having made arrangements for a' rt^u'ar supply of first-claes Cider, begs to intimate to his customers and the public generally, that the First Shipment is now to hand, and he is now pre pared to supply it regularly, in bottles only. .For price and particulars, apply to GEORGE GLEDHILL, "Wellesley-street. Q. OLD E N B q~cFl\ WILLIAM MILLER, Mantjfaotureb op Sea Boots and Evert other , . . Description of Boots and Shoesj, ' Next to Oxleys' Blockmakers), Queen-street Wharf. , Repairs neatly executed.



! Business Cards. jPHARLES GOODWILL, \J WHEELWRIGHT, AND AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENT MAKER, Otahuhu. Spring Carts, Wagons, &c, made and repaired on the premises. Goods forwarded per Train to the Waikato. T>IANOFOItTES, &c, Just Arrived, JL exCarnatic.-A choice assortment of English Pianofortes, with the Patent Three Pedals, to be sold cheap ; also, a large stock of Musical Instruments of all kinds, and all the newest and most popular Music of the day. All the above having been selected per sonally by Mr. H. Cucksey in the Homo Markets, each instrument will have his registered trade mark, "Invicta," and will bo guaranteed genuine.—H. CUCKSEY, Music Seller, 240, Queen-street. 0 RTL AN D HOUSE. t®~ PRIVATE BOARDING ESTABLISHMENT, Hobson-strcet, Auckland, N.Z. J. RUSSELL, Settler and Colonist over 25 years, still continues to accommodate his old friends, and new arrivals, with first-claes, well aired, Single and Double Bedrooms; also, Private Parlours for .Families. This Establishment is well-known to be in a very . ealthy situation. n Terms, aB üßiiel, per day or weefc, moderate. Auckland, 17th December, 1875. A UCKLAND SAVINGS BANK. A pENNY £>ANK At the Office of the Auckland Savings Bank NOW OPEN. HOURS OV ATTENDANCE FOR DEPOSITORS : The Bank will be open on Mondays, Tuesdays, I Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, from 12 to 2 ! o'clock, and on Saturdays from 10 to 12 o'clock, both to pay and eecieve Money, and on Saturday Evenings to take in money only, from 7 to 9 o'clock. E. CAMERON, Manager. R. FAULDER, Sole Contractor to the City Council for theErortjing 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 m o~ BAKERS. o n ~s~a~l c, To arrive per R at* Brain, hourly expected, 50 tons Hay and Barr's celebrated Oamaru Flour 45 tons J.K. Anderson's Flour 60 tons Pratt's Flour G. W. BINNEY. rpHE Undersigned are Cash Pfr JL chasers of BIDE*, BBF-EPBKJNB, WOOL TALLOW, &c, &c, at highest market rates, in any quantity. Consignors direct will have prompt and immediat cash remittances returned at satisfactory rates.i IRELAND BROS., Tanners and Leather Manufacturers, ATTCIKXAKT) ri L A D TIDINGS! REDUCTION OF PRICES !! Primest Ribs Beef 4d, 5d Primest Sirloins Beef 6d Boiling Beef f 3d, 4d L'gs Mutton .'. 4d Hind-quarters Mutton 4d Fore-quarters Mutton 2^d A. DORNWEIL, T~~O TEA DEALERS. Ex 'Nardoo,' from Foo Chow @ DUNEDIN. The undersigned arc receiving a portion of the fine quality half-chests and boxes of the cargo of Teas just arrived from China as above. The attention of the Trade is specially invited to the superior quality and value of this shipment. T. H. HALL & CO. EX 'TRELEVANFAMILT/ AND LATE ARRIVALS. 100 tons Fineßt Otago Fl ia sacks and bags Bran Oatmeal Pearl Barley Oats. T. H. HALL & CO. X r H E R O7": 16 Bales DAIRY-FED BACON AND HAMS. T. H. HALL & CO. R R I V E D~, Per the Taranab 11 cases Canterbury Cheese. T. H. HALL & CO. A TJSTRALIAJST T. H. HALL & CO., Wyndha m-street, AGENTS FOR MESSRS. CAUGHEY, WINK PRODUCERS, Receive orders from the Trade lor those favourite WINES, and guarantee them delivered in good condition in Bottle or Bulk by return of every steamer from Melbour . January, 187>5. AIKATO STEAM NAVIGA - TION AND COAL MINING COMPANY (LIMITED). WAIKATO COAL. The Company supply the above Coal, screened, and of superior quality, at following rates :— aken from truck at any railway station, not less than 5 tons, at 20s per ton. Delivered in town and suburbs at.. . .25s per ton. Orders left at office Fort -streetwill be promptly attended to. Terms: Cash on receipt of order. . FRANZ SCHERFF, , Secretary, lirnar ; 24.1STC 13 XT' C. T T 0 © H J? » ■ ■■'»■■' 9 Hastn tv pleasure to inform his jjjjj oq frienda n t public in general, that he r\ O S A WOWOPENED »=) p-j hia w GREENGROCER, FRUITEaER, jg 5 AND GROCERY STORE.i m t-i ' ■ P^ OOENER 07 O hi g Victoria and Albert - streets. > ,— | § F. C. Otto in inviting'his friends and!the H as public in general to come and patronise cc H him, promises to sell first-claBS Goods at ~■ H the lowest possible cash'prices, and giva X q every order prompt attention. O CO m I M B E R. The Union Sash and Door Company, Mechanics Bay, are elling their large and varied Stock of Timber, Sashes, Doors, and Mouldings, at very low rates." Sawdust given awayj[ln] larger quantities. Bring your own bags. '



For Sale. 0 R~ ~S A L .B, The Fitting fob a. Complete LEMONADE A^D RODA WATER FAGTOKY, Everything being of the very best make, and same as used by all the principal Crated Water Makers in London, comprising: 1 4-horse Engine and Boiler complete 1 Double Direct-acting odawater Machine, with two Cylinders and two extra large Pumps Large Gas Work, and everything else required for a first-class Factory. Also, 2 Codd's Patent Filling Machines, and a stock of Patent Bottles. Capital required, from £1,200 to £1,400. Apply to T. HARTLEY, Post-office, Auckland. Temporary Residence: SYMONDB-STEEBT, AUCKLAND, Opposite the Premises of George P. Pierce, Esq. The above are all entirely new, and made by Messrs. Barnett, hon, and Foster, They are expected to arrive by the Edinburgh Castle about the 15th of February. rfxTSHIPPEES, CONTRACTORS, AND BUILDERS. KAURI TIMBER. The undersigned is selling at GREATLY REDUCED RATES. C. A. HARRIS, BRITOMART ROAD, AND AT THE SPIT, NAPIER. January 20, 1870. FOR SALE, " AT THE NEWTON SANITARY PIPE WORKS, A Large Quantity of all sizes of Unpatented PIPES. The above goods are first-class, and used by City Corporations down South, although not considered suitable for our city works here. ■pOR SALE (CHEAP), HOBART TOWN POSTS, RAILS, AND PALINGS. Also on Hand, IRON TANKS AND SHINGLES. JOSEPH CRAIG, Fort-street. FOR Immediate Sale, at very low prices, several choice Allotments at Ponsonby. Apply to JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. Ft R SALE, on very easy terms, a really good House of 7 rooms, with Blated roof, water laid on, and every convenience for a family, together with freehold allotment, 40 lett frontage to Upper Queen-street by 185 feet deep.—Apply to JOHN SOPPET No. 8, Queen-street OR SALE, at Ellerslie, a really good .nd well-built new House, of 9 rooms, with every convenience for a family, together with large garden well laid out and planted with fruit and ornamental trees, only three minutes' walk from the Railway Station, and fronting on to the main road. Apply to JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. 08. SALE, remarkably cheap, 182 acres of splendid Land, with creek frontage, and a very great quantity of Totara trees of large size upon it—Apply to JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street OR IMMEDIATE SALE, three Eligible Building Allotments, Brighton Road. Price Low, r erms easy. SAMUEL CoCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. FOR Immediate tale, at an exceed ingly low price, a compact Farm of 100 acres good land, 25 of which are in grass, with four-roomed House, Stables, &c, only 4 miles from Hamilton, with frontage to the main road. Apply to JOHN SOPPBT, No. 8, Queen-street. FOR SALE, on very easy terms, at Ponsonby, a good 6-roomed House, with every convenience, and freehold allotment 45 x 110 feet. Apply to JOHN SOPPETT, No 8, Queen-street. Tp O R SALE- A three-horse power Thbeshins Machine, with horse gear complete; also, New Winnowing Machine. SAMUEL COCHRANE * SON. OKEBY-STREET. For Sale, 5 Building Allotments, each 30 feet frontage. Price, £1 per foot ; terms easy. j SAMUEL COCHRANB & SON, Land Agents, Fort-street. FOR SALE, a really first-class Suburban Farm. There are 100 acres of rich pasture land, with Residence, Stockyard, &o. This fine property is only 8 miles from Auckland, • Price, £1700.— J. M. Lennox, Estate Agent, Auckland. FOR SALE, at the Wairoa, a beauti ful Farm of 100 acres, nearly all in grass, and with deep water frontage The lnnd is first-class, and is only 8 miles from the Papakura Railway Station. Price, £750.— J. M. Lennox, Estate Agent, Auckland. , '■■'•, ; ;! FOR SALE, at Remuera, neai Orakei, a good Suburban Residenc ,wi 4)£ acres of freehold, all laid out in first-ebss t, hard and pasture. The residence commands '■■ b autiful view, and is situated opposite to Willia ■• Hunt, Esq. Price, £450.— J. M. Lennox, Estate A "nt, Auckland. TO FARMERS.—For Sale, a bar^ gain, a Farm of 50 a< r at the Wade, half a mile from the landin?-pia<- , with 4-roomed House and Cow-shed, Pric», £120; £20 cash, the balance can remain on mortgage.—J. M Lennox, Estate Agent, Auckland __ , HHO MARINKRs.—For Sale, within JL tive minutes walk of the Union Bank, a com fortable Residence, containing four rooms and a skillion. There is eood well and freehold allot ment Price, £35).—J, M. Lennox, Estate Agent, Auckland. HpO Wot mg Men.—For Sale, on I ver easy terms, a 6-roomed House in Edin burgh-strp ', 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, a bargain, a compact FarmofJSSO acres—so of which are in grass] The Farm has a frontage to the Wade River, and has a comfortable Dwelling-house upon it The boat lands within half-a-mile of the Farm Price, £300. —J. M. L nnbx, Estate Agent, Auckland. ■ ' FR ALE, on the Mount Eden ■ Road, a comfortable Four-roomed Verandah Cottage, with good workshop and fowl-house; free* hold allotment, 25 x 120 Price, £130.-J. M. IEN NOX, Estate Agent, Auckland. : , OR SALE, a comfortable Four roomed Cottage, in excellent orcler, in Carl«tor Koad, near to Newmarket; freehold allotment, 33 3 168. Price, £160.— J. M. LENNOX, Estate Agent, Auckland



Wanted Known. WANTED Known, where Cheap Iron,and Braes Castings can be had with dispatch, and ' .at astonishing low prices:—Ship Dumps, Is $ lt>; Rudder B»ndB, Dove-tail Plates, General Brass Work, Is fid $ ib; Iron Castings, Sash Weights, 15s # cwt; Fire Bars. 16s f cwt; Ship Castings of every description, Windlass Gear and Patent Winches (double and Bingle purchase), Plough Metals, Pipes, Grates, Stove Metals, all proportiona tely cheap at J. KELLY'S Freeman's Bay Foundry. Highest price given for old Iron and Brass. , m WANTED, the General Public to know that J. Alwinger, Tailor (late from France and Germany), has commenced basiness In J liis new premises, No. 38, Victoria-street, where he hopes to meet with such support as his knowledge and attention to business, and civility to his customer*) shall command. Gentlemen's and Boys' Suits made to order. Repairs, dyeing, and cleaning, in all its branches, executed at the shortest notice, ANTED, Subscribers to Magazines to know that they can have the numbers Handsomely Bound, at a trifling cost. Musio and other Binding done in best styIe.—WILLIAM LEYS, Machine Ruler and Account-Book Manufacturer, next door to the Evening Stab Offloe, Wyndham streflt. v, XITANTED KNOWN, that D. ?V GOLDIK is prepared to supply all kinds of Timber and other Building Materials, including Sashes, Doors, Mouldings. Broad Timber, House Blocks, Post!), Rails, Hardwood Felloes, Shifts, Iron Bark and I?lue Gum Laths. Shingles, &c., &c, at the lowest market price, at his Yards, Custoin-house strect. ■ A~N TED KNOWN, that J. MORRISON is prepared to execute all kinds of ASPHALTINO at reasonable prices.— Address Newton Road. ' . ANTED KNOWN, that John Taylor is prepared to supply all kinds of Timber, Posts, Rails, Palings, Shingles, House Blocks, Doors, Sashes, Mouldings, &c, at the lowest possible priceß, at JTard, Breakwater Road. All orders attended to with despatch ANTED KNOWJS, that J. Green has on sale Men's Brown Cotton Socks, 6d per pair; 3 pairs Boys Brown Cotton Socks for a shil ling ; Rimmel's Brown Windsor or Honey Soap. 2d per cake ; 3 Handerchiefs for a shilling (full size, men's) ; Men's or Boys' Collars, 6d per dozen ;. Rim mel's Perfumes, 6d and 9d per bottle ; Boot Laces. 3d per dozen or 2s per gross ; Women's or Girls' Stock ings, 6d per pair (very good value); Men's Braces, Is* per pair, best in Auckland for the price; other goods equally cheap.—Address. J. Green, Thomson's Build ingg, Victoria-street, and No. 33, Market. ANTED Known, that E. Carr offers special advantages to buyers of Tim ber at the Waikawau Yards, Custom-house-street and Breakwater Road. . ___ ANTED KNOWN, a cheap sale of Miscellaneous Goods will be held for a few days at Battye and Co. 's Marine Store, Elliott street The stock must be cleared out at once in con sequence of removing from the premises. Come early. ■ W" A N T ED, " ' Intending Purchasers of Riding Saddles and Bridles, &c, to nspect my 50s. Saddle, and 6s. 6d. Bridle; by far the best value in Auckland. All other goods proportionately cheap, Save the importer's profit, by buying direct from W. S. Joneß, Wholesale and Retail Saddler, Importer and Manu facturer, Queen-street,



Miscellaneous. "P OB S. A L E ? On Abeival of the Ships feom London, NAMELY— The 'EDINBURGH CASTLE' and «-ALI3BU ' The undermentioned WINES AND SPIEI-S:—' 12 hhds Fine Old Blended Scotch Whisky, overproof, at 5s 9d per aallon 2 hhds Royal Irish, 25 overproof, 06d 12 qr-casks Martell's Brandy, 9s 4 hhds Pine Old Jamaiia Rum at 6s 6d 4 hhds Gin, 5s 6d, 17 v.p. 60 cases Gin, 1 dozen each, 14s and 14s 6d 4 hhds and 4 qr-casks Sherry, Bs, or about 16s 6d per dozen 2 hhds an J 2 qr-casks Sherry, 9s 6d, or about 19s 4 _ per dozon 4 hhds nnu 4qr-casfcs Port, 8s 6d, or about 188 p.r cozen i. iilids and 2 qr-casks Port, 10s, or about 21s pc (ozen 21 Ms Ginger Wine, very superior, at 9s 6di ■ 4 dozen Claret, Blue Seal, at 20s per doz 4 dozen Claret, Red Seal, at 30s per doz dozen Moet's Champagne, quarts, 60s 12 „ „ „ pints, 34s 12 „ De Kuypers' Hollands, 9s 1 „ Brandy Colouring, 245. ~ AHi THE ABOV RE REALLY OF FIRST-CLASS QUAJiHT, A. WORTHY OP NOTICE. Also, A QUANTITY OF BAR GLASSES; For further particulars, apply to T. HARTLEY, Post-office, Auckland. * Temporary Residence: SYMONDS-STREET, AUCKLAND, Opposite the Premises of George. P. Pierce, Esq. FOR SALE, cLeap, on very easy terms, a comfortable and well built Houseof 5 rooms, with detached wash-house and good freehold garden, 80 x 100 feet, situated in South Newton. Apply to r : JOHN SOPPET, I No. 8, Queen-street. JT >PTTRTJ SAW-MILL CO/S J-\ TIMBER YARD, BREAKWATER ROAD, AUCKLAND. ' (Wholesale and Retail). . ■ „.' T;. /he above Company, taking advantage of theKaipara Rp'Jway, are now in a position to supply Auckland or iers of Kauri Timber for House or Shipbuilding: a! io, broad boards for Cabinet purposes N.B.—The quaflty of this timber is acknowledged by sasn and door manufacturers, and the building trade in general, to be most suitable for -Joiners 5 work of every description. <. -, f Parties wishing < to leave their orders can have (by giving a description of the building) a speciflcation of the size and quantity of timber required For further particulars apply to - '•' i: i". .*' ROBT. BARTLEY^ ,' At the Timber .Yard. o r~ Y~~~c~r^y c. t."harding ;^ Having purchased the joint business of Messrs F. Archard and J. Brown, Coal and Firewood Merchants, of Mechrnics' Bay, begs to Intimate that he is1 pie pared to execute all orders for Coals, Firewood, *0., on the most liberal terms, and' hopes by strict atten tion to business to receive a share of that patronage so liberally accorded to his predecessors. ' - ~ N.B.—Posts, Rails, and Palings always on hand.: FENCING OF ALL DESCRIPTION. Cabtikg Dons tvith DESPATOBti All orders left at Mr R. Brewin's Auckland Seed Depot will receive promp attention: pAPEE BAGS 1 "pAPER BAGS Grey Sugar Bags » Brown and Purple Bags • , v Biscuit Bags ~ '~ r . Flour Bags. ~ . \ ', ",;,' Confectionery Bags ~ ? Millinery Bags. . .• ,' -i WR A PjF IN G P APE E^S-^ Brown and Blue Paper Small Hand and Cap Paper Tinfoil Tea Paper V : " White Tea Paper; ', ...■'iJ:-t'/.T.iaxiVi im- Printed if required. Ifrice Lists pn application. « , » RI 4^ AI,P I) > VIOTORIi-STRBBT, Sole Agent for Msbbm Smith, Anderson, an« Co Paper and Bag Manufacturers. Scotland