The Evening Star.

Vol. VII.—No. 1,845.]

Auckland, N.Z., sJAIU^DAT, JANUARY 15, 1876

[Price : ONE PENNY



~7~ZZ X> EGULAR MONTHLY aSSWjSV J-*1 STEAM COMMUNICATION SHMajteS BETWEEN AUCKLAND, SYDNEY, WitW-Wi^ AND MELBOURNE. Ihe fast and favourite s.s. H E R O, Captain Logan, may be expected here again about the 9th of February. She will leave for Sydney and Melbourne three days fter arrival. For freight or passage, apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agents. 16, Queen-street, Auckland, January 5, 1876. ~ pACIFIO MAIL STEAMSHIP COMPANY. FOR SAN ERANCISCO, VIA KANDAVU AND HONOLULU. The powerful Al Iron Screw Steamship CITY OP SAN FRANCISCO OR MIKADO, Carrying H.B.M.'s Mails, will leave the Queen-street Wharf on MONDAY, the 17th January, 1876, taking Passengers and Freight for the United States, Great Britain, and Europe. For further particulars apply to OWEN & GRAHAM, Agents. __~_%~j__Z T?OR TARANAKI, i|Wm. -V NELSON, PICTON, WEL f^Mf!> LINGTON, LYTTELTON, AND [Booking through to Melbourne, Greymonth, and Hokitika.] TUESDAY, JANUARY 18. The Union Steam Shipping Company's magnificent new Steamer HAWEA, Captain E. Wheeler, will leave the Onehunga Wharf on TUESDAY, the 18th January, at 2.30 p.m. A special train, conveying passengers, will leave Auckland Station at 1.5 p.m. January 25—Taupo „ February I—Hawea „ Return Tickets at Single Fares. Through tickets to Melbourne at reduced rates. For freight or passage apply to HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, 25, Queen-street < *%_%_ ?yEW ZEALAND 9Etigt_l%. <&•* STEAM SHIPPING COM- JffiP^lftil—'' PANY (LIMITED.) Fob NewPltmouth, Nelson, Welling ton, Lyttelton, and Osago ; transhipping at Wellington for Wanganot, Napier, and Povekt* Bat ; and at Nelson for Westpobt, Gbeymouth, and Hokitika. [Passengebs Booked Theotjgh to Milboubni,] Th 6 B B WELLINGTON Win leave the Onehunga Wharf on WEDNESDAY next, the 19th instant, at 3.15 p.m. sharp. Latest train for Passengers leaves Auckland at 2.30 p.m. For freight or passage apply to W. F. WHEELER, Auckland. Or, A. BARNES, Onehunga. Offices: Hobson's Buildings, Shortland-street «k&. THIRST SHIP for LONDON j^ffjlgjffi TO SAIL EARLY IN FEBRUARY. \ mm-m The favourite ship CITS" OF AUCKLAND, Capt. Ralls. Unrivalled accommodation for First and Third Class Passengers. CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agents. 16, Queen-street, January 6,1875. JJ O T I O E. AUCKLAND STEAM PACKET COMPANY. RETURN TICKETS will be Issued by the above irom present date nntil January 18th ensuing, avail able until February 18th. Auckland to Gisborne and Napier, and back, faaloon, £6; Steerage, £6. W. LODDER. V_\ Q T E A M II tim_ T k3 COMMUNICATION •^jESs«Aylt\<. WITH THE THAMES AND corom * ndei ; TIME-TABLE. HAURAEI. From Auckland: From Thames: Monday, 7am Monday, Ipm Tuesday, 3pm Wednesday, 10 a m Thursday, 9am Friday, 12.30 afternoon Baturday, 9am Saturday, 3pm ENTERPRISE. For Thames: Monday, 12 midnight Wednesday, spm Friday, 6pm MANAIA. From Auckland: From Coromandel: Wednesday, 12 noon Thursday, 12 noon Friday, 12 noon Saturday, 12 noon Weather and other circumstances permitting. Not responsible for accidents in shipping, carrying, or discharging live stock. Not responsible for any cargo or parcels put on board without a shipping note. Notice.—A boat will leave for the Hot Springs on Saturday, January 15, at 4 p.m., returning on Mon day morning from Hot Springs at C o'clock sharp, for Auckland. J. EDWARDS, Manager. ASSENGERS' LINE OF PACKETS TO NEW ZEALAND. OWNED BY MESSES. SHAW, SAVTLL & CO., 34, Leadenhall-street, London. The above line of ships are regular JSht^fev traders to all the principal ports of jfSHKjSfev New Zealand. They are clipper ships, "____Wt£3j_*± classed Al at Lloyds, and commanded __t_&____\ _7 by experienced masters. The Bill of mm r Fare is most substantial and of the best quality, and the accommodation roomy and con venient. The undersigned are empowered to grant passages from London to New Zealand, paymeßt for which has been guaranteed in the Colony. • Return ships to London also leave at almost regular intervals. Full particulars on application to L. D. NATHAN & CO., OWEN & GRAHAM, CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agents. IjJM^ "pOR WAIROA (Kaipara) The Behooner TOREA Will leave the Wharf, Onehunga, delivering Goods »t Stations on the Wairoa' only, on Monday, 17th instant. Fieight from Auckland, 17«;6d per ton. Orders for collection to be left at Messrs Combes and Daldy's: or Goods Shed, Railway Station. A. BARNES, _ Agent. -, XjlOR WAR GARB.I. ffiftjlwftV The K«tch *®™* . FAN NY KELLY Will Bail THIS DAY (Saturday), For freight or passage apply to M. NICCOL, Agent. January 14,1876. ■fcSHb, BF£OIAL8 F£OIAL N° TI cE- Th6SMINNIE CASEY Will leave Warkworth on SUNDAY, the 16th, at 10 «.m., instead of Monday, the 17th. vi | J. CASEY. k 12th Jauiußy, 1876. ,



Bmlmm O&jjSg. ■ Q N S A L E . Portland Cement (now landing)— 800 oaskf ' White's oni) other brands And all lands of Builder's Materials. KEANE & JENKINSON, Victoria-street East. G"~E"0"RGE~D TcXSON,0N, JunT, BREAD AND BISCUIT BAKER, TOP OF HOBSON-STREET. Wedding and Christening Cakes made to order. All kinds of Fancy Goods always on hand. Families waited on Daily. vsr sbippis o Supplied. "VT OTICE OF REMOVAL. ELWIN B. DICKSON, LICENSED LAND BROKER, Under the Land Transfer (Torrens') Act, 1870, } DRAUGHTSMAN, • I ILLUMINATOR, HERALD PAINTER, ETC. Agent for Mutual Life Association of Australasia. 7, Somervell's Buildings, Auoblasp. AND W. CRAIG. • HOUSE AND SHIP PLUMBERS, Have Removed their Place of Business from Lower Queen-street, to NEXT DOOR TO NEW ZEALAND HERALD OFFICE, WYN DHAM-STKKET. I S H E R AN D C 0., Wholesale, Shipping, and Family Butcher, ;' Queen-street, corner of Durham-street, Auckland. I 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. ONSTfTP r ELTZER, of the College Henry IV., Paris. Private Lessons and Evening Classes in the French Language and Literature.—Crncroft.-street, Parnell, Auckland. Q.OLDEN BOOT. WILLIAM MILLEF, Mahufacturbb of Sea Boots and Evert other Description of Boots and Shoes, Next to Oxleys' Blockmakera), Queen-street Wharf. Repairs neatly executed. PORTLAND HOUSE. tar PRIVATE BOARDING ESTABLISHMENT, Hobson-street, Auckland, N.Z. ' J. RUSSELL, Settler and Colonist over 25 years, still continues to accommodate his old friends, and new arrivals, with firs't-ciaes, ■well aired. Single and Double Bedrooms; also, Private Parlourß for Families. * This Establishment is well-known to be in a very healthy situation. Terms, as usual, per day or week, moderate. Auckland, 17th December. 1875. GOODACBE, BOOTMAKER • GREY-STREET. Men's Boots, 15s; Men's Shoes, 12s 6d; Ladies' Boots from 12s 6d; Men's Soleing and Heeling, 4s 6d. R. MITCHEL, PITT-STREET, Auckland, begs to draw the attention of the public to his Choice Selection of PICTURES, FANCY GOODS, &c. Extensive Library. Terms moderate. N.B.—Book bought, sold, and exchanged. ON.EY TO LEID on firsfrclass freehold ecurity, low' rates of interest.— R. 0. Dyer, Shortland-stree MONEY TO li*NP in large or small sums, at very low rate of interest. — Apply to Mr. LaishJey. Solicitor, High-street T^ENTRAL STORE, PONSONBY. Joseph Bain bridge, begs most respectfully to inform his friends and the inhabitants of Ponsonby district that owing to ill-health he has been compelled to give up his occupation as Driver. He has made arrangement to Open the Premises opposite the Ponsonby Hall, on Saturday, 18th Dec, with a well selected stock of General Groceries, when by strict attention to business combined with a good article at town prices, to merit a share of public patronage. Note the address—Central Store, opposite Pon sonby Hall. ■ THE Undersigned are Cash Pttr chasebs of HIDEB, SHEEPSKINS, WOOL TALLOW, &c, &c, at highest market rates, In any quantity- Consignors direct will have prompt and immediat cash remittances returned at satisfactory rates. IRELAND. BROS., Tanners and Leather Manufacturers, I AUOKLAJTD. OSBORNE & C~a, • WOOL STAPLERS & BROKERS, Fort-strbkt, 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. TC\ B. W O O D H AM. LOWTHER BAZAAR, 25 8, QUEEN-STRESI, Opposite the Market, TOYS, STATIONERY, FANCY GOODS, ETC. pLANTS! PLANTS! PLANTS} FOR PLANTING OUT NOW. Cucumber, Melon (Rock, Water, and Pie), Vegetable Marrow. Pumpkin, and Tomato in pots, Cauliflower, Cabbage, Lettuce, Red Cabbage, *c, &c. R. BAIRD, Victoria Seed Stores, Victoria-street. BUY RECEIPT'S EEENCH BLUE And See that Each Ball Is Wrappd in Paper bearing the name of RECKITT, As its Splendid Quality has caused a host.of Inferior Imitations. Sold by i\V vrcpectable Grocers and Storekersepe. T AME S BUTCHER, W CARTER, CONTRACTOR, Ac. Goods Cleared and Delivered from Ships' side on SHORTEST NOTICE. BALLAST SUPPLIED. Newcastle and Bat ot Island Coals. Also, iriwood, cut or uncut, at REASONABLE RATES W PHILLIPPS AND SON, • OIL, COLOUR, and GLASS MERCHANTS, Importers of Paperhangings, Scrim, Paints, Oils, Turpentine, Colours, Varnishes, French Polish, Gold Leaf, Artistß' 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. '.• R. FAULDER, Sole Contraotor to the City Council for the Emrtjing of Earth Closets, Pri?y 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, f ortnightly f> or otherwise, can have the i same done by leaving a notice, either verbal or written, with the Inspector of Nuisances, City Council Office, Queen-street. ril o" B A X E R S. ON SALE, To arrive per Kate Brain, hourly expected, 60 tons Hay and Bass's celebrated Oamaru Flo 45 tons J. K. Anderson's Flour 60 tons Pratt's Flour.) G. W. BINNEY. TVTOTICE OF REMOVAL.—Mrs 1 JL^I Penny, of Upper Queen-street, having removed to 45, Grey-street, hopes to be favored|with the continuance of that, patronage which she^haa hitherto received. . MATRIMONY.— A Young Man, a good would'iJikeS'tOg correspond with a Fair Yovug Lady, about 19, -With a view.to the above, Carte-de-Visites exchanged, and the strictest secrecy may he relied upon.— Address S. Batchelder, Cambridge Port-office, Tfoitartfc - > P" * >



Bufliiaass OarAa. ABERDEEN BOOT FACTORY, s 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 are to be had. A supply of Seamless Watertights always on on hand. > BLACK k CO. |W^ H. SKINNER, I BUILDER, I CARPENTER AND JOINER, J VULCAN LANE. All Branches of the Building Trade exec-ited by Experienced Workmen. Shop Fronts, Office Fittings, &q, &0. EE. G A T L A N D'S • TOY BAZAAR AND ( FANCY REPOSITORY, I Karangahape Boad, Newton. j By a small outlay at the above, a great amount of domestic peace may be secured. Cheap, amusing, and instructive Toys in endless variety. DWAKD HODGSON, WHOLESALE AND BETAIL FIREWOOD MERCHANT, I Breakwater and at Mechanics' Bat. I N.B.—The cutter 'Tay' leaves Mechanics' Bay Wharf, carrying cargo to Waiheke, at lowest rates. Boat loads of Firewood delivered to any part of Auck and. ULMANS PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERY, j SHORT LAND-bTREET. j photography in all its branches ; Views of the Hot Lakes, Rotomahana. The finest collection of local views and Maori cartes in Auckland. ___* Children's Portraits taken instantaneousl . *®Jl CLARKE BROTHERS, (LATE CROMBIE'S) ROYAL FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERIES, (Opposite Union Bankl, QUEEN-STREET, Auckland. First-class Portraits, from C.D.V. to Life Size, at Moderate Prices. Children's Portraits taken instantaneously. OATS! MAIZE! BRAN CHAFF! R. BAIRD, Victoria-street. PRIZE MEDALS AND CERTIFICATES AWARDED TO JAMES SMITH, New-street, Nelson, N.Z, since 1572, for excellence of Nelson-made Wines and Cobdials. Sole Agent in Auckland :— HENRY CONN OP, Wakefield-street, opposite Fitzroy Hotel. | OTTIN-GS BY THE WAY. from london to auckland on board the ' City of Auckland.' Tbe above Pamphlet may be had at the Star office. PRICE. ONE SHILLING EACH. The account is very interesting, and would be read eagerly by the friends in England. JUT R.„ T. TRAFEORD, SURGEON DENTIST. Wakefield-street. Teeth extracted without Pain by Dr Clover's Patent Oxide Gas. Artifical Teeth (from One to a Full Set). [Established 1864.] By appointment cSfßs_M\vg&!__%& Excellency the to His '</___]Sit^3S^_^_ir Governor. TB A R N E T T, PORK BUTCHER, HAM AND BACON CURER, Next City Hall, Opposite the Thistle Hotel, and at Pabnell T. Barnett in thanking the public for thoir long and steady support, an d having purchased Mr. Morey, business, as carried on in the 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 orderc which will meet with prompt delivery, and with T.B.s personal attention. W. W O O N • Native Lands and General Commission Agent Licensed Interpreter, Under the "Native Lands Act, 1873." The advertiser. Is in a position to devote the whole of his time to the transaction and completion of any bHsiness with the natives with which he may be entrusted. Address : High-street, next to Commercial Hotel. f\ EVITT, GUN-MAKER 244, QUEEN-STREET. Alway* In Stock—Best brands Gunpowder, »c. Blasting' Powder, and Fuze, Shooting and Fishing Tackle. rj D. B U R X E, WHOLESALE BELLOWS MAKER, Wakefield-street, Auckland. tW Blacksmith's Bellows made and repaired. R~ I\ WEBSTER, • •■ Wholesale and Retail SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKER, 183, Queen-street, Auckland, (Next the Union Bank). "P SECCOMBE & SON, MALTSTERS, BREWERS, AND BOTTLERS, GREAT NORTHERN BREWERY, AUCKLAND. NELSON GROWN FRUIT, in any quantity, shipped with care by H. COLLINS, Bay View Hotel, Nelson. __T References at the Star Office. WSMITH, Receiving and • Forwarding Agent, Queen-street Whari, Auckland. Goods delivered from Ship's side with despatch. N.B—Ballast supplied. ri rTcke"t ING ""seas on. Page's and Cobbett's BATS at home prices, at G. Waller's, Tobacconist,' Queen-street. J~ B. AY CORN AND PRODUCE MERCHANT, Cheibtohukc "M" A 0 H I N E R V W. VICKERY, In returning thanks to his numerous customer* and friends for their liberal support during the last seven teen years, begs to inform them that he has re-com menced business in his new premises, at the Corner 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. £.i Quartz Crushing Machinery made to'order. Timber Jacks as formerly, t For sale., Horizontal and Vertical Engine. STRAWBERRIES and CREAM, of , the finest quality, dii»ly,[»t Mum Bros.'garnet



Business Cards. f CARSON, V•» House and Land Agent. Rent and Debt Collector, Stichhury'B Buildings, Queen-street. tl E O X G E A X E R S, J FREEMAN'S BAY SOAP AND CANDLE WORKS. 83?" Cash Buyer of Tallow. WARNOCK BROTHERS, SOAP & CANDLE MANUFACTURERS, Richmonp, Cox's Greek. Office — Durham-street, Auckland. MISS NORMAN, TEACHER OF MUSIC, Waterloo Quadrant, Opposite Government House. TOHN SOPPET W HOUSE, LAND, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, No. 8, Queen-street.. Agent for Mr. C. G. Quick's Waikato Parcels Delivery and Passenger Booking. August 5,1875. ■ "ttT ~0 T I C E. T. B. CAMERON, Architect Am Engineer, Corner of High-street and Vulcan Lane, Is preparad to supply Plans, Specifications, and correct Estimates for all description of Buildings on shortest notice. TIT" J. WATTS, PHOTOGRAPHER, Qtteen-strfet, Onehunoa. REDE RICK W. COLLINS, MANUUFACTUBING JEWELLER, Vulcan Lane, Opposite the Occidental Hotel. Every description of Jewellery made and ropairod. | Old Gold and Silver bought. OTANDARD FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. t~~ Agent for Auckland— HENRY GILFILLAN, 7, Queen-street. |a card. J OAMUEL WELLS C? 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.) 'O ONES! BQNEb! BONES ! Bought in any quantities for Cash at the Freeman's Bay Bone Mills, and at No. 101, Lower Queen-street, J. & J. SOPPET. MR. MACLEAN, DENTIST, PRINCES-STREKT, AUCKLAND. Professional Hours: 9to 1 a.m., and 2to 5 p.m. Late hour by appointment. JAMES HEDLEY, mount eden Junction Gbocbry Store. N ew and Superior Groceries sold at the lowest Town prices. Families waited upon for orders. Goods delivered in any part of tbe country. EVERY kind of MEN'S and WOMEN'S STRAW HATS well cleaned and made into any required shape, at O. PLUMMER », Wellesley-street East, fourth shop from Queen-Street. TD ALTON & CO., • 44, Qukenstrbxt, opposite Exohange Buildings, BOOTMAKERS. Boots made to Me* sure in five hours' notice. No slop goods. Beßt materials only used. The Latest French Fashions. American Stub Toes. URK IS H BATHS, UPPER QUEEN-STREET. Open Daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Charges, 6s; Saturdays, 3s Cd, open till 9 p.m. Tickets at a reduced rate can be had from from Mr. Aicken and Mr. Pond, chemists, Queen-street. Open for Ladies (only) on Thursdajs. Two ladies in attendance. For special engagements address to Mrs. Sykes. P~ITO~T OGRAPHIC NOTICE. The undersigned having purchased the NEGATIVES taken at the establishment of Mr R. H Bartlett, late Photograper, Queen-street, Auckland, beg to Intimate that COPIES of the same may be obtained on application to them at their Booms, 224, Queen street, Auckland. It is requested that orders from a distance be accompanied by a remittance. IS-THE AMERICAN PHOTOGRAPHIC COMPANY! -_* Per JOHN McGARRIGLE, Manager. "DUTLER AND : Mc.TNNES, HOUSE, BIGN, AND DECORATIVE PAINTERS AND PPERHANGERS, Foot of Wakefield-street. Oil, Colour, Glass, White Lead, Scrim, Brushes, Varnishes, Glue, Paperhangings of all descriptions. t~~ All orders entrusted to their care will receive prompt attention. T & J SOPPET, FREEMAN'S BAY STEAM MILLS, AND No. 101, Lower Queen-street, Wharf, Auckland. , GCOOK'S 'BUSSES • leave Coombes' quarter to and a quarter-past every hour for Newmarket Epsom—B, quarter to 11, 2, and 5. Grafton Road—Every hour. ' CARRIAGES, BUGGIES, HANSOMS, ETC., ALWAYS ON HIRE. RGILHAM'S 'Busses will leave • Onehunga at a quarter to 8 a.m. and quarter to 12 every day; Auckland at a quarter to 10 a.m. and quarter to 4 p.m. If required, a Special Coach will be run to snit convenience of evening partiesm. [Established 11 Years.] WB E A L, ♦ NEW Am SECOND-HAND Clothier and General Dealer, Wellesley-street East. Clothing bought, sold, and exchanged. N.B.—Arrangement can be made for the Purchase of Clothing, Books, eta., at private bouses. "VTOTICE OF REMOVAL. PAPERHANGING7OIL, COLOUR, AND GLASS WAREHOUSE, No. 68, Corner of Queen and West Queen-street*. J. HENDERSON Has much pleasure in announcing to his Friends and the Publio generally, that he has removed to above address, where he hopes to merit a continuance of their liberal support. No. 53, Queen-street. . E A TJ L S~O • Is prepared to make up Gentlemen's Clothing to measure from £1 14s 6d a Tweed Fashionable Suit, warranted well shrunk ; also, Tweed [Trousers form 10s 6d— 8. FAULBO, Tailor, three doors frompfoyal Mall Hotel. Victoria-street.—Cleaning, Repairing, &o MERICAN RUBBER STAMP COMPANY, DUNEDINT. Messrs Reed and Brett have been appointed Auckland agents] for'the aboveJCompany, and all i orders left with themlwill be. promptly^attendsd to, I Bitaples'.to be Moa atftho B*ar ofioe.



\ Business Cards JpHAELES 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. OST -0 F FTC E HOTEL, GREY-STREET, WELLINGTON. Travellers to the South will find first-class accom modation at the above Hotel. Suites of apartments for Families. Airy, pleasantly-situated rooms always available. Good dry Sample-roomß, thomas"urwin, Proprietor. A REIVED, PER ' i-ADYBIKD,' &c. : Canterbury Butter Side and Roll Bacon T. h. HALL & CO. "DX 'TRELEVEN FAMILY": 60 tons Baker's Finest Otago Flour, in sacks 40 „ „ „ „ 100's & 50'a Fresh Bran, On sale by T. H. HALL & CO. O A T * Heavy Feed Oats, On sale by T. H. HALL & CO. r\ N SALE: Fresh Otago Oatmeal, best brands ~ „ Pearl Barley „ Oamaru Flour T. H. HALL & CO. "j 9 BALES NELSON HOPS JL—mi 10 frames Sheathing and Roofing Felt 1 case French Calf Leather 1 case E India Kip Leather 1 case Colonial Tweeds. T. H. HALL & CO. hnEAS, ex ' STAR OF GERMANY : Fine quality Teas, in half-chests. T. H. HALL & CO. AUSTRALIAN WINES. T. H. HALL & CO., j WYNDnAM-STREET, AGENTS FOR, MESSRS. CA¥GHEY, WINE PRODUCERS, Receive orders from the Trade for these favourite WINES, and guarantee them delivered in good condition in Bottle or Bulk by return of every steamer from Melbourne. January, 1876. OR CHKISTMAS AND NEW YEAR, J. M. McLACHLAN IS SUBWINd IN DRESSES. CLOTHING. New Silks New Silk Dust Coats „ Muslins „ Trousers and Vests „ Prints „ Suits „ Costumes, &c. „ Shirts ~ Hats, ho. MILLINERY. FURNISHING. New Hats New Oil Cloths „ Flowers „ Matting „ Gossamers „ Carpets „ Feathers „ Hearth Ruga „ Bonnets, &c. „ Curtains, &c. 218, QUEEN-STREET, Near Wellesley-street. @x? c. o t to 8 g Has much pleasure to inform hla * lo_ friends, and the public in general, that he W & HAS NOW OPENED taj 03 his t-t 3 o < GREENGROCER, FRUITERER, g J AND GROCERY STORE, S Ch oobkeb of £> p. Victoria and Albert - streets, {h m W >■ W _U c^ q F. C. Otto in inviting his friends and the 1-3 p3 public in general to come and patronise W him, promises to sell first-class Goods at . y S the lowest possible cash prices, and give H O every order prompt attention. ,j © 0Q "PAPER BAGS ! "DAPER BAGS! Grey Sugar Bags Bro.wn and Purple Bags Biscuit Bags Flour Bags Confectionery Bags Millinery Bags. WRAPTING PAPERS— Brown and Blue Paper Small Hand and Cap Paper Tinfoil Tea Paper White Tea Paper, t~~ Printed if required Price Lists on application. R. BAIRD, Victoria-street, Sole Agent for Messrs Smith, Anderson, and [Co. Paper and Bag Manufacturers, Scotland, OUTH BRITISH FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. CAPITAL .6750,000. The popularity of the South British among In surers is clearly shown by the large and steady increase of its business. The receipts on Premium account have been: First Year £34,032 Second Year £69,041 Third Year.... £95,184 Lowest rates. Prompt and liberal settlement still specially attended. A. BOARDMAN, Manager. QLOSE BROTHERS, Dealers in Choice TEAS AND GROCERIES, QUEEN-STREET, Auckland. OOA REWARD.—It having come _\J/yj\J to the knowledge of the Undersigned that various Spirits and Liquors are regularly sold out of Adolphe Wolfe's Schnapp Bottles, as the Genuine Aromatic Schiedam Schnapps—Notice is hereby given that the above reward will be paid for infor mation that will lead to the conviction of parties selling a counterfeit; and the names of publicans who it is ascertained fill up bottles with valueless .compounds of their own mixing, Will be published.— The public should protect themselves by the purchase of unopened bottles of this favourite and pure spirit -(Signed) L. D. NATHAN & CO., Agent for Udolphe Wolfe's Aromatic Schiedam Schnaps Registered in this colony. Auckland. Bth Ootcber,lß7s. Tjl O R SALE. To Arrive, per « Carnatic' 1 3-cwt Steam Hammer i 1 Power-geared Drilling Machine 1 26ft bed, 14in centre, Bcrew-eutting Gap Lathe 1 16ft „ 9^ 1 15ft „ 9£ . „ „ " 1 Planing Machine, to plane 10ft X 3ft, and lathe I la Bft deep on the table, self-acting on the i ,'..__■ horizontal, v«tioal,"and angnlar cuts ' IDo do, 4ft x 2ft, and take In «| deep } BROWN, CAMPBELL * CO.



For f ale —« HMO SHiPPEI'S. CONTRACTORS, A.nD J. BUILDE'S. TIMBER ! CHEAP TIMBER ! TO CLEAR THE YARD AT CHRIST MAS, HAVING TO MOVE SHED AND OFFICE. "F1 C\ T? A T "F* 250 (JOG) FE:|ST kaijri TIMBEPv, all sizes P.T.G 6xl and 9xl. C. A. HARRIS. December Igth, 1875. FOR SALE, cheap, at Hamilton, Waikato, lot CB, containing 50 acres of very superior Land, all in graps; also, lot 60, Mauku, near the Church, Patamahoi, 69 acres of really good Land. Apply to JOHN SOPPET, Mo. 8, Queen-street. FOR SALE, at Matakana, a really good Farm, with large frontage to the river 394 acres, 284 acres of Which are in good grass, fenced and divided into paddocks; a good 8-roomed House and al necessary outbuildings.—Apply to JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. F1« tR SALE, on very easy terms, a really good House of 7 rooms, with slated roof, water laid on, and every convenience for a family, together with freehold allotment, 40 fett frontage to Upper Queen-street by 185 feet deep.—Apply to JOHN SOPPET No. 8, Queen-street. FOR SALE, at a very low price, a good and well-built Four-roomed Verandah Cottage, with good well and freehold allotment, 34 x 100 feet, in one of the best parts of Ponsonby. Apply to JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. FOR S 4 LE, cheap, one of the best and most centrally situated Farms in Matakana, comprising 184 acres of first-Glass land 100 acres all in good grass, and divided into paddocks, a large portion cf which is fenced with good quick-thorne fences ; a Garden and Orchard of two acres, together with 8 roomed House, and all necessary out-buildings, with large navigable river running" right into the Farm, close to the falls of a powerful fresh water stream, which belongs to the property, and is capable of driving machinery equal to 40-horse power, all the year round, together with a very superior Freestone Quarry, th» stone from which has been highly approved of by many competent judges. Apply to JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. FOR SALE, remarkably cheap, 182 acres of splendid Land, with creek frontage, and a very great quantity of Totara trees of large size upon it.—Apply to JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. FOR IMMEDIATE SALE, three Eligible Building Allotments, Brighton Road. Price Low, Terms easy. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. FOR IMMEDIATE SALE-^A very compact and well cultivated Farm of 81 acreß first qualify land, securely fenced and divided into paddocks, a large portion of which is both drained and under crops, together wi*h Dwelling-house, &c, at Bombay, fronting on to the Great South Boad. Apply to JOHN SOPPET, No 8, Queen-street, O R SALE. A STEEPLE ENGINE, suitable for a paddle steamer, cylinder 31 inch diameter, 2 feet 9 inches stroke. Apply to the'Monager.N.Z.S.S. Company (Limited), Wellington. IP O R ~S A L E. A three-horse power Thbeshinu Machine, with horse gear complete; also, New Winnowing Machine. SAMOEL COCHRANE & SON. SYMONDS-STREET.— For Sale, a Cottage, containing 4 spacious rooms, together with wide hall. There are 3 chimneys, and the house is wall fitted up with cupboards, kitchen range, dresser, &c. This propnrty is freehold, and is situated nearly opposite St. Sepulchre's Church. Price, £400.— J. M. LENNOX, Estate Agent, Auck land. FOR SALE, a comfortable 4-roomed Cottage near the Stockade, with freehold llotment 33 x 99.—Price, £140.— J. M. LENNOX, state Agent, Auckland. t) WALE, a pretty Verandah Cot tage in William-street off Wellington-street, with Freehold Hot" ent. The Cottoge i* in ex cellent order Price, £210.— J. M. LENNOX, Estate Agent, Auckland. F-U PALE, 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. LEN NOX, Estate Agent, Auckland. FOR SALE, a Farm at Titirangi, fronting the Manukau Harbour. There is a first-class orchard; also, a good Four-roomed Resi dence. The property is let for £24 a year. Price, £180.—. T. M. LSNNOX, Estate Agent, Queen-street. FOR SALE, a comfortable Four roomed Cottage, in excellent order, in CarMon Road, near to Newmarket; freehold aUotment 33.x 168. Price, £160.— J. M. LEN NOX,J Estate Agent, Auckland. FOR SALE, a first-class investment, Two Shops in Pitt-street, doing a first-class business and lee for 28s per week; freehold allotment 83 x 90. Price, £500.-J. M. LENNOX, Estate Agent, Auckland. CIOX'S CREEK.—Six Acres freehold ' For Sale, for £100.— J. M. LENNOX, Estate Agent, Auckland. TO LET, on Lease, those command ing premises in Sbortland and Fort-streets, known as Hobson's Buildings, at present in the occupation of Messrs. McArthur, Shera and Co. Possession can be given on the Ist July next. W. J. CAWisLWELL, Vulcan Lane. Q N SALE, THE FOLLOWING COLONIAL WINES, At moderate prices :— Chasselas Burgundy Hermitage Shiraz Port Shiraz Riesling Pedro Ximenas Malbeo Muscat &c, &c, &c, In Quarts and Pints, Carefully selected, from the choicest stock of Messrs. Kitz & Co., whose Wines are admitted by Connois seurs in Vlotoria to be the best obtainable. L. D. NATHAN^ CO. October 28. 1875. rpHEN YOU'LL REMEMBER ME. When other Boots and other Shoes, Have not been wearing well, And, by the language that you use, 'Tis plain there's been a sell, There may perhaps in such a scene, Some recollection be . Of Boots, which have much better been, Then you'll remember me. When Soles grow thin, and Uppers light,. Of Shoes you once did prize, And understandings are a sight, Unsightly to the eyes; When broken Boots shall wear a'mask— A patch—you'll grieve to see, In such a moment I but ask, That you'll remember me— HEMDS' V STAR %* BOOT DEPOT, Top of Queen-street, Auokland. OUR LAST is a Ladies' Kid Boot, with fashionable and plated heel, at 10s. 6d. $pair! How can this be done ? By Co-operation. Remember ours is the largest and oldest Factory in the province. We only require the co-operation of the public, and wa witl keep the money in the colony.7^ This quality can n»t be tmjwtal to seUj>t ttwpricfc > •



Miscellaneous /CHOICE WINES. The undersigned have now in Stock a large assort ment of fine WINES, including— Claret—Very choice Chateau Margaux „ „ Lafite „ „ Lagrange Sparkling Burgundy. Haute Sauterne. Champagne—Perrier, Jouet and Cie's first quality Dry Creaming, quarts, pints, and half-pints Ingelhmm Champagne—Very choice, quarts and pints Sherry—A very choice Wine (in case), pale, dry, delicate, of Amontillado character. Amontillado. Port and Sherry—ln bulk" and bottle. Superior selection. L. D. NATHAN & CO. October 28,1875 ON SALE, Ex Star of Germany, Macgregor, &o. Dried Apples. Hill and Hartridge's Fishing Lines New Ling Fish Quicksilver A general assortment of Tinned Goods, consisting of Meats, Soups, Fish, Fruits, and Vegetables Preserved Potatoes in J£ and J£-cwts. J. and T. Sinclair's Irish Mess Pork in barrels; extra India best Beef in tierces Kirby, Beard and Co.'s best Sea Fish Hooks, Shark ditto, Shifting Grains, Lines, Rods, Winches, Swivels, Eel Hooks, and requisite Tackle • Bagots" Extract of Meat (Liebig's process). Took first prize at the Melbourne Exhibition of 11875. See Australasian of Sept. 25,1875. P. E. COMPTON, Queen-street Wharf. A LCKLAND SAVINGS BANK. J^_ pENNY At the Office of the Auckland Savings Bank NOW OPEN. HOURS OF ATTENDANCE FOR DEPOSITORS : The Bank will be open ou Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, from 12 to 2 o'clock, and on Saturdays from 10 to 12 o'clock, both to pay and rbcievb Money, and on Saturday Evenings to take in money only, from 7 to 9 o'clock. R. CAMERON, Manager. BAY OF ISLANDS COAL YARD BREAKWATER ROAD. BAY OP ISLANDS AND NEWCASTLE COAL ON SALE. Office: 7, Queen-street. HENRY GILFILLAN, Agent. THISTLE HOTEL P. DARBY, Wholesale and Rktait WINE AND SPIRIT STORE QUEEN-STREET AUCKLAND, Begs leave to return many thanks to the public, for their liberal support aocorded him for many yean past. Having erected splendid' Premises on the site o the old House which was destroyed by fixe, he is now prepared to execute all orders entrusted to him from town or country, with the CHOICEST SELECTION or WINES AND SPIRITS, Comprising— Sandiman'g Four Diamond Old Port Wins s Duff, Gordon's Sherry Champagne—Cliquot's Champagne—Perrier, Jonet's Champagne—Moselle, pints and quarts Claret—Chateau, Laroae Claret— Lafitte Claret—Leoville Claret—St Julian's Real Old Jamaica Rum Hennessy's Three Star Brandy And othet choice brands. ASSORTED CASKS MADE UP TO ORDER DIFFERENT BRANDS. BASS'S ENGLISH ALB ON DRAUGHT. Liberal] Al owances made to wholesale purchasers. TERMS : SI RICTLY CASH. Spirits Overproof, th same as from bonded Store, sold in any quantity rVO THE ELECTORS AND NON ELECTORS OF THE CITY EAST, AND TH PROVINCE OF AUCKLAND. Gentlemen,—l take the earliest opportunity inform you that I am c Candidate for your 'avours. I find that I have not sufficient room In my present Establishment to show my Furniture, Bedding, *c; therefore, after careful consideration, I have taken those more Central Premises recently occupied by Messrs Cranwell and Co., at the bottom of Shortland street, where I intend to carry on the business of Cabinet-making, Upholstering, etc.; and having had 35 years' practical experience, I shall be able to supply you with good and sound Furniture, at the very otfest possible ptiees consistent to Quality. Furniture, Mattrasses, and Bedding of every des cription made to order, and guaranteed to give every satisfaction. Mattrasses re-made, Dining and Drawing room Furniture Re-covered and thoroughly reno vated N.B.—The business of China, Glass, and Earthen-, ware, and Kitchen requisites, Ac, will be carried on as usual in the Old Establishment by Mrs Probert, where every order will receive the very best attention. .1 am, Gentleman, your most obedlent'servant, • 1 H. PROBERT. TRADE ISgfc^-T MABK« JJ O U YER, GUILLE.T &■; COGN AC. [ESTABLISHED IN 1801.] MESSRS. LEWIS BROTHERS Auckland, Have secured the AGENCY for this Celebrated BRANDY, so justly considered the finest made. They always have on hand Hhds. Ouarter-cagks, Cases, and Imperial flasks. fIPECIAL NOTICE. The WAIKATO MAIL COACH will leave Mercer for Hamilton on arrival of the Train at 10 a m. on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, leaving Hamil ton for Cambridge on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, and leave Hamilton for Ohaupo, Te Awa mutu, and Alexandra on Tuesdays and Saturdays. Return Coach from Hamilton leaves on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, for Mercer, in time for the last train to Auckland. Parcels aud Passengers booked at Mr. J. Soppefs, No. 8, QHeen-street, or at the office, Mercer, will be forwarded with care and dispatch, to be prepaid. • Not responsible for parcels valued over £5. C. G. QUICK, Proprietor. • JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street, Auckland Agent; ORWICH UNION FIRE INSURANCE SOCIETY. [Established a.d. 1797.] ' , The security afforded by this old-established office Is unquestionable; it is most favourably known throughout the world for its promptness in settle ments'; its regulations are liberal; its rates of Pre cmiums are based at the lowest compatible with the safety of the Assured; and its receipts are all retained in the Colony for investment, affording the advantages of a Local Institution, combined with the guarantee of a'Wealthy English Proprietory. Rents may be insured by special agreement for 12' ; months. Every information can be obtainfd at the I Society's Offices, Bank Buildings, Queen-ntreet, on application to 6 JA& B GRAHAM,