The Evening Star.

ggPfVoL. VII.-No. 1,946.]

Auokla&t, N.Z., WJJiDjMJbSDAT, JMLA.T 17, 1876

[Price : ONE PENNY



Shipping. Tj^Oß SYDNEY AND j|j~J\sk J- MELBOURNE. *|p|y|||| r %^ Tho fast and favourite S.S. HERO, Captain Logan, is due hers on the 22nd instant. She will leave ngain for Sydney ana Melbourne on or about THURSDAY, the 25th instant. For freight or passage, apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agents. 16, Queen-street, Arjcklanfl, May 16, 1876. %SA, TTOII TARANAKI, 'IllwSilW Jl nelson, picton, wel ' ' J) \ ' --& WNGTON, LYTTELTON, AND [Booking through to Melbourne, Greymonth, ' Hokitika, Westport, Akaroa, Tlrnaru, > and Oaraarn.] TUESDAY, MA^ 23. The Union Steam Snipping Company's magnificent new Steamer HA WE A, Captain E. WheblKr, will leave the Onehunga Wharf on TUESDAY,,the 23rd May. Tc be followed by Taupo, 30th. Through tickets to Melbourne at reduced ratei, Por freight or passage apply to HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, i 25. Queen-street ~^S*&l TVTEW ZK ALAND )^^^^ll SHIPPING COMPANY'S mGS&MH&m po;R LONDON DIRECT. The AI Composite Clipper CARNATIC, 881 tons register. William Chapman, Commander now loading, and will have good dispatch. Bas first-class accommodation for Saloon, Second Cabin, and Steerage Passengers. For freisht or passage, apply to The New Zealand Shipping Co. (Limited) Agents. 93, Queen-Btreet, 15th February, 1876. ; PASSENGERS' LINE OF PACKETS TO NEW ZEALAND. OWNED BY MESSRS. SHAW, SAVILL & CO.. 34, Leadenhall-street, London. The above line of ships are regular JfJatJajk traders to all the principal ports of jfl||aa~.lßk New Zealand. They are clipper Bhips, jrf|lßT*jijffi classed Al at Lloyds, and commanded jZ33g3ggjgig£igj by experienced masters. The Bill of 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, payment for which has been guaranteed in the Colony. Return ships^to London also leave at almost regular ntervals. Full particulars on application to L. D. NATHAN & CO., OWPT h GRAHAM, CRUICKBHANK & CO., Agents. «"k&, XT OR RUSSELL, "■"WFiHW _T WANG ABO A, AND MAN The s.s lON A Will leave every Monday, at 5 p.m. (weather per mitting). Passengers booked and small parcels pre paid at the Office, on the Wharf. No cargo received after 4 p m. FOR WANGAREI AND MANGAPAI, CALLING AT McKENZIE'S COVE To Lana Mangawai Passengers. The s.s. ARGYLE Will leave for the above places every Tuesday, at p.m. — The s.s. EOWENA Will leave the Queen-street Wharf (weather and clr enmstances permitting-) for Tauranga, every Friday, at 5 p.m., calling at Kati Kati should sufficient in ducement offer, and connecting with the s.s. Staffa for all Bay of Plenty ports. FOR COROMANDEL. The s.s. ARGYLE Will leave < very Monday morning at 11 o'clock, and every Friday at 3 p.m. A. McGREGOR, Manager. ".% "OOE HOKIANGA. *tfsßm<s\. The Schooner aKlk QUEEN, Will leave for the above port TO-MORROW, the 18th '"For freight, &c, apply to " Agent. «*k* TTTAIKATO STEAM Sn&qK W NAVIGATION AND MINING COMPANY •'amaamSm (LIMITED). Time Table : The steamers WAIKATO and ALERT leave- Mercer for Hamilton dally at 10.30 a.m. Hamilton for Mercer, daily at 8 a.m. ■ FRANZ SCHERFF, . . ... . Secretary. Fort-street, May 8,1876. ■a9Ai T 1 im c' tab l c JE^^ s<s> transit- Leave Auckland : Leave Wairoa: Wednesday, 10 am Thursday, 2 pm Friday, 12 noon Saturday. 4 pm Freight, 10s per ton. Passage, 5n ; Return, 7s. . M. NICCOL, Agent; April 22,1876. 4 njji ¥TEW ZEALAND ffaMßfe. -O STEAM SHIPPING COM %SMJ[wg^ PANIf (LIMITED.) fO^^^LTMOtJTH, NKLBON, PIOTON, WSLLIHO ton, Lyttblton, and Okaoo; transhipping at . "Wellington for Wanoanui, Napieb, ana Povkrtt Bat; and at Nelson for Webtpobs, Gbexmooth and Hokitika. tPASSKNGEBa BOOXXD THBOUQH TO MB&BODBNX.] The 1,1. TARANAKI Captain 0. Liovb, will leave Onehunga Wharf on SATURDAY next, the 20th iDStant, at 6 SO a.m., and Bluff anchorage at 3 p.m. Latest train for Passengers, 12 noon. Jffor freight or passage apply to W7F. WHEELER, Anoklanfl. Or, A. BARNES, Onehnngfc Offices: HobßOn'aßuildings, Shortland-street. "POR LONDON jjSi^S^TO FOLLOW THE GLENLOKA. The splendid clipper Darque DILPUSSTIND, Al for .21 years at Lloyd's, W. Kiut, Commander. The above vessel having the greater part of ncr cargo engaged will meet with quick despatch. For freight or passage apply to L. D. NATHAN & CO., .... Agente. %iijk qteamcommunica: SHNpKghi Kj tion with the Thames jaMahST AND COROMANDEL: TIME-TABLE. ENTBRPEISE (p.s.)—Fob Thames. From Auckland: From Thames: Wednesday, 6 pm Thursday, 1 ptn Friday, 7 p ra Saturday, 6 pm TheDURHAM will resume her trips in a few d»yp. All cargo to be alongsid ■ one hour before sailing. No cargo received after 5 p.m. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Not responsible for any cargo or parcels put on ooard without a shipping note. . : ,- J. EDWARDS, I-.- v-:i; ,i;,.:; !• -■• ■ > - Manager;



Shipping. £La pACIFIO MAIL STEAMSHIP COMPANY. FOR SAN FRANCISCO, VIA KANDAVU AND HONOLULU. The Poworful Al Iron Screw Steamship ■ AUSTRALIA, Expected in Auckland on the 19th May, will leave for NAPIER and SOUTHERN PORTS six hours after arrival; leaving DUNEDIN May 31, and AUCKLAND June 5, for KANDAVU, &c. For further particulars, freight, or passage, apply to OWEN & GRAHAM, Agents. 'kkk T HE origantine FLIRT, fos£pW\ X 100 tons register, John UcKenzie, /tesjvlMV Master, is a regular trader between Auckland and Ltttemon. Porfreightorpassageapply^ Auckland, February 15th, 1876. BuslEesa Osrds. VAUXHALL NURSERY. CHELTENHAM, NORTH SHORE. W. WELLS & SON, Proprietors, Have on Hand and For Palk,— Fruit, Forest, and Ornamental Trees and Shrubs, in great variety Vines, ciimteis, Rosas, Fuschias, and Bedding Plaiits in stock, GARDENS LAID OUT OR RENOVATED. Orders left at Prsl-offico General Store, North Shore, punctually attended to. pHOTOGRAPHIC "~ NOTICE. The undersigned having purchased the NEGATIVES taken at the establishment of Mr R. H. Babtlett, late Photograper, Queen-strpet, Auckland, beg to Intimate that COPIES of the same may be obtained on application to them at their Rooms, 224, Queen street, Auckland. It is requested that orders from a distance accompanied by a remittance. GS-THE AMERICAN PHOTOGRAPHIC COMPANY 1 ~m Pek JOHN WcGARRIGLE, MANAGER. TTORSES, BUGGIES, &c. "* R E M~cTv E D. FOR HIRE, Horses, Bnpgies, or any other kind of vehicle, at my new stables, Lome and Wolleslej streeta. W.-CRQWTHER. BAY OF ISLANDS COAL YARD BREAKWATER ROAD. B4YJJ OP ISLANDS AND NEWCASTLE COAL ON SALE. Office: 7, Qneen-street. HENRY GILFILLAN, Agent HEMCTS AND HANNA, ARTIST PHOTOGRAPHERS, Corner of Queen and Welltcsley - streets West, Over Meßßra. Hewin's. GEORGE AKER S, FREEMAN'S BAY SOAP AND CANDLE WORKS. VBT Cash Buyer of Tallow. r CARSON, We> House and Land Agent, Rent and Debt Collector, Stichbury's Buildings, Queen-street. QUEEN-STREET, April 24.—Dear Sir,—Your offer to Exchange a £7 10s Simpson Sewing Machine for one of ray £5 5s Princess's, is respectfnlly declined, believing the latter the most valuable machine. —W. O. DENNEB, Queen-*treet,— To Mr Paekinson, Waikato. "RELIABLE INDEMNITY Against Loss (Fire or Marine) secured to Policy, holders in the NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY 07 NEW ZEALAND, Representing ONE MILLION STERLING of Capital, with Unlimited Liability of its Shareholders. LIBERAL TERMS, AND PROMPT SETTLEMENT OF LOSSES. HENRY E. WILLIAMS, . . Manager. Offices—2s, Queen-street. ■\TEW ZEALAND INSURANCE ±$ COMPANY. FIRE AND MARINE. Capital, paid up and Invested £240,000, Insurance against LOSS BY FIRE of every des oription of Property may be effected with this Com pany. Hulls Insured for the Voyage or Time. Merchan dise, Goods, and Freight Insured, by steamers and sailing vessels Risks on Specie subject to speoisl arrangements. LOSSES PROMPTLY PAID 2 GEO. P. PIERCE. Manage* BUY RECKITT'S FBENCH 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 all respectable Grocers and Storekeepers. ED WA R D WAY T E Has Just Receiver HIS NEW MAGAZTNES AND BOUND SERIALS ■ FOR 1875, Comprising :— Cassell's Magazine Cbattnrbox Child's Companion Family Herald Kind Words Leisure Hour Little Folks . Little Wide Awake Quiver Sunday at Home . Tract Magazine, &0., &o. EDWARD WAYTE, IMPORTER OF BOOKS AND STATIONERY,! 3 100, Queen-street. Auckland. -r O O X O U T TOR J3ST THE BLUE BOOT !~m C. BROOKES Having purchased one of the latest Improved plants, is now prepired to serve his customers and the public gene rally with every style of BOOTS AND SHOES Cheaper Than any Other House ih Auckland. ill Tojts made on the Premises, and Guaranteed. C3?~ Nofe the Address :— C. BROOKES, BLUE HOUSE, , • •."•••. Opposite'the City Hall, .Queen-street, Auckland.



j Business Q&r&ai. I\ WEBSTER, • WHOLESALE AND RETAIL SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKEK, 133, Qttern-strket, Auckland, (Next the Union Bank). WSMITH, deceiving "and ° Forwarding Agent, QueeD-street Wbari, Auckland. Goods delivered from Ship's side with deßpatoh N.B-—Ballast supplied. BERDEEN BOOT FACTORY, 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 dosed and hand made Boots are to bo had. A supply of Seamless Watortights always on on hand. BLACK & CO. CLARKE BEOTHEES, (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. WE. T. T~R AFFORD, SURGEON DENTIST. WAKEFIELD-STREET. Teeth extracted without Pain by Dr Clover's Patent Oxide Gas. Artiflcal Teeth (from One to a Full Bet). MONET TO LBTp~on first-class freehold security, at low rates of Interest. — R 0. Dyer, Shortland-atree MONET TO L*ND in large ot> small sums, at low rate of Interest.—Apply to Mr. Laishley, Solicitor, ITisNßtrpet. 7? Kn ft AND SMALLER SUMS C*W?JvJ\JF to LEND on Freehold Security, nirreft low if seenriiy fn'pt-claßP.— Apply to Elliott Mover, Solicitor. 28, Shortland-street. I S S NORMAN, teacher of music, Waterloo Quadrant, Opposite Government House. GITY WEST No. 2 PUBLIC SCHOOL, WELLINGTON-STREET. EVENING CLASSES. Eholish, Arithmetic, Book-kef ping, &o—Mr Harrison. Terms, Is (id per week. Junior Elemen tary Class, Is per week. Fbtwcft—Mons F, Peltier, of the College of Henri Quatre, P»rR Terms, Is per lesson of one hour. Three lessons, per week, 2s 6d. Grkman—T.atfn, *]frebni, ano" Geometry: MrJ. T. G. llensen, of the Utiver.«ity of Kiel Terms. Is psr lesson of one hour. Three lessors 'per week, 2s 6d. Two or more subjects by agreement. Book-keeping Class for T.adleß. T M P~O R T A N T. NOTICE OF REMOVAL I J. FENDEFSONin thnnking his friends and tho public generally for their favours for the pust sixteen years, bpg to inform them that be has taken the premises lately occupu d by H. Gilherd, Painter. Wyndham-street, t i it below Herald office), and pnrposea eivinp his undivided attention to the HOUSE AND SHIP PAINTING BUSINESS, in which he will endeavour to merit a continuance cf their patronage. N.B.—Tho extensive Stock of Paperhanglnprs, <vc, Will be disposed at the Lowest Remunerative Prices. All Orders executed! with despatch by experienced wnrtmra. _ O S BOR N E & C~a, • WOOL STAPLERS & BROKERS, FORT-BTRBBT, 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 moßt favourable terms to their customers. All Wools classified if required. *** Reference: National Bank of New^Zealand. B~ OOTB ! BOWES! BOFS8.! Bought In any qnantities for Cash at the Freeman's Bay Bone Mills, and at No. 101, Lower Queen-street, bY J. & J. SOPPET. B'~ E READY! PREPARE FOR WINTER!! And go to the DOCTOR. >'o! not Ihe Doctor, but to the DOCTOR'S FOE, and that is at No. 70, WM. BROWNEILL'S, BOOTMAKER, Where you can ppt your old BOOTS REPAIRED with Gviia Pehoha Soles. Every Pair Guaranteed Water-proof, and Patches put on with Soluti n on a new principK No Stitching required; or done with Leather, ■ W KEEP YOUR POOR FEET DRY. _#a It licks Hall's Balsam, TWolplio Wolfe's Schnapps, or Wcston's Wizard Oil. 70, QUEEN-STREET, Opposite the Bank of New Zealand. SYMONDS-STREET GROCERY, HAY, CORN, AND PROVISION STORE. D. ROBERTSON : Wishes to inform his numerous friends and patrons of his Removal to more extensive premises (those lately occupied by Mr Peters), where, with the com bined efforts of his brother, P Robertson, with whom he has entered into partnership, he will be able promptly to execute all orders, and hopes to receive a fair share of public support. In future fhe business will be carried on under the style of EOBERTSQN, BROS. N.B.—Town prices strictly adhered to. Choice supplies of Butter and Eggs dally. ■ ~ , - All orders delivered free of charge. ■fcT~ O~ T I (3 £~. T. B. CAMERON, Architect afd Engineer, Corner of High-street and Vulcan Lane, Is prepared to supply Plans, Specifications, and correct Estimates for all description of Bnildingß on Bhortest notice. • """ |A CABD.J SAMUEL 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.) RGILBAM'S 'Busses will leave « Onehunga at a quarter to 8 a.m. and quartei tol2 everyday; Auckland at a quarter to 10 a.m and'quarter to 4 p.m." If required, a Special Coact will bp rnn to cult convenience of f-veninc parties. X. PATTERSON, » WHOLESALE AND RETAIL GROCER ; AND CORN DEALER, Qrj ken-street, Onehunga. Agent for the Wangai-ei Coal, delivered in One hunga. Screened, 30s per toD; 25i per ton. Also on hand: Firewood, cut and uncut j Hay Straw, Chaff. in I RE! Xji -I E Ei: '— TURRELL, Music Seller, Has tiken a Store a few doors above Montague's, anc opposite Dornwell's. The damaged stack saved fron the fire, consisting of Music, Musical Instruments Books, Stationery, &c,, will be sold at greatly reducec Prices. Be in time for bargains, New Goods per Lf Escocesa will be landed in a few days. • ■■■ ' TURRELI/s' j BRANCH MUSIC STORE.



Business Cards. TAMES BUTCHER, V CAETER, CONTRACTOR, Gc. Goods Cleared and Delivered from Ships' side on RHOIVTKBI' NOTICE. BALLAST SUPPLIED. Newcastle and Bay or Ibi-and Coals. Also, F IBKWOOT>. cut or uncut, at REASONABLE BATES I 0 H~N S 0 P P E T «J HOUSE, LAND, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, NO. 8, QUKEN-BTRBET. Agent for Mr. Carter's Waikato Parcels Delivery. and Passenger Booking. August 6,1875. GW. HAKDWIOK • FAMILY GROCER AND GENERAL PROVISION MERCHANT, SnoRTLAND Crescent, Auckland. G.W.H. rln returning thanks to hia rnumerouß friends and the public generally for their kind sup port d aring the past, is glad to inform them that he is Btill in a position to carry out with promptness and despatch any orders that may be entrusted to hiß care. Mone'but Brut-class Goods fjnaranteefl. ARNOCK B BOTHERS, SOAP & CANDLE MANUFACTURERS, Richmond, Cox's Creek. Office — Durham-street, Auckland. ___ COO K~S 'BUSSES a leave Coombeg' 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. ' [Established 11 Years.] WB E A L, • NEW and SECOND-HAND CLOTHIER, Welli sley-street East. Clothing bought. N.B.—Arrangements can be made for the Purchase of Clothing, Hoohfl, &c. at private houses. WOTICE OF REMOVAL. J. "Fe~A P BegfHo nnnnnrrr I] iv )e lim Ttr-crfn'd in tho premises lately orenpied by Mrs. Shaw, Symonds-stieet, opposite St. Sepulchre's Church. A Good Stock of Drapery, BAisKßrjAsnEiur, &c, on Sale at the Lowest Prices. A UCKLAND WATERjWORES. BRAESTON & FOESTER, DULY LICENSED PLUMBERS, Aro prepared to lay on Water Sorvicas in accordance with the Specifications and General Conditions required, and on the most reasonable terms. BJRANSTON & FORSTER, Plumbers snd Gasrltters, &c Albert-street. lAFOFORTES, Ac," Just Arrived ex Carnatic,- A choice assortment of English Pianofortes, with Ihc Patent Three Pedal*, to he sold heap ;' also, a large stock of Musical Instruments of all kinds, and all the newest nnd most popular Music of the day. All the above havinp br»'T> selected per- Bonally by Mr. H. Cucksey in the Home Markets, each instrument will have his registered trade mark, "Invicta." and will be guaranteed genuine.—H. CUCKSEY, Music Seller, 240, Qutcn-strcet. rp 0 A R R I V E~: CO tons Baker's Beet Otago Flour 1,000 sacks Oats On Sale by T. H. HALL & CO. TGI X P H CE B E: 10 CASES CAT* TEE BURY CHEESE. T. H. HALL & CO. pANTERB URY CHEESE. 24 CASES ON SALE. T. H. HALL & CO. QATMEAL & PEARL BARLEY. Fresh Shipments on Sale. T. H. HALL & CO. NEW TEAS. The undersigned have on sale a Parcel of High Clasa Tens, in half-chests and boxes, now received ex ' Nai doo' @ Foo Chow, carefully and well selected for the market. T. H. HALL & CO. T^TELSON HOPS. SHEATHING, ROOFING, AND BOILER FELT. OATS BACON AND HAMS T. H. HALL & CO., ft. MAIDEN'S 'BTJS between Auckland and Newmarket will leave as follows :— From Auckland: From! Newmarket: 8.45 a m 9.30 a m 10 15 a m 11 a m 1145 am 12.30 pm 1.16 p m 2pm 2 45 p m 3,30 p"m 4.15 p m 5 x> m i IJ 6.46 pm' 6.30 pm BAT AVI A SEA AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY ABE PREPARED TO ACCEPT FTRE OR MARINE RISKS at LOWEBT£2& RATES. 1 Losses paia either in this Colony or at any.of the Company's Branches. All information may be obtained by applying to H. W. HEATH, J General Agent, Bank Buildings Auckland, February 3, 1875. AUCKLAND SAVINGS BANK i At the Office of the Auckland Savings Bank NOW OPEN. . [ HOURS OF ATTENDANCE FOR DEPOSITORS ! • The Bank will be open on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, from 12 to 2 o'clock, and on Saturdays from 10 to 12 o'clock, both to PAT AND BEcrsvS Money, and on Saturday Evenings to take in money only, from 7 to 9 o'clock. j ' * ,R. CAMERON, ■ ' Manager. 1 \\T PHILLIPPS AND SON, YV • 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, Picture1 -. Frame and ■ Tapestry Mouldings, Clock and Compass 3 Glasses, Glazed Sashes, Doors, &c. Glass cut to size, and carefulty packed. 95 and 97, Queen-street. MR. FAULDER, Sole Contractor to the City Council for the Emptjing 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, 1 with the Inspector of Nuisances, City Council Office, 1 Queen-street . »f & J SOPP ET. 1 Wo ; . ,■ ■-, ■■ ' ! ": FREEMAN'S BAY STEAM MILLS, ' ' AND No. 101, Lower Queen-street, Whabp, A V C E Ii A tl P,



Business Cards. I^TEWTON STEAM SANITARY . PIPE WORKS. To the Public of Auckland and Suburbs. I now offer my Large Stock of GLAZED SOCKET PIPES at a Greater Reduction on Former Prices, or from Fifty to Sixty tkr Cent, under the PET Pipes now using in Fort-street and the Road to Parnell. GEORGE BOYD. ri 5 ii a \r i n» s WORLD'S HIGHEST PRIZE IMPROVED SELF-CLEANSING RAPID WATER FILTER- The undersigned has just received his first shipment of the above, which will purify the most offeosive water with astonishing rapidity, «rd are the OHi/Y ones Capable of Removing AnimalcuivE and Sbw/gr, being so constructed as to prevent tho passage of the most minute bodies. They slso MA/TKRIALLY KEDUCB HARDNESS, and are the ONLY KILTHR3 WHICH DO »i OT RENDER the . Water flat and insipid, as instead of withrtrawingcarbonicacidfrom I the water they impart it. There is no water which they do not lender Sparkling, Wholetome, and agreeable. Their principle advantages over all other Filters are their simplicity of construction, rapidity and regularity with which they perform their work, and the facility with which they can bo thoroughly cleaned by anyone in a few minutes. SOLE AGENT FOR ATTCKLAND : W. S. JONES, Wholesale Saddltcr and Importer, Queen-street. OUPPORT 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 BMAr.L-POX, MEA.SL>B. and all Contagions DistaHes, and highly recommended by the Public Health Doctors as a thorough disin fectant for icneral domcßtfc use. A free use of this Soap in families would tend to lessen doctor's bills. J.A. would also-draw the attention of the Trade to his various brands of First Prize Comnon Soaps, which for years have given general satisfaction; also to his now Local Industry—the manufacture of Fakcy Toilet Soap, of the various kinds as under:— Family Brown Windsor, in bars and tablets, 7 and 14tb boxes Fancy assorted Oval Tablets, 7 and 141b boxes Fancy ABBOrttd Pquare Tablets, 7 and 141tj boxes _ Honey, Glycerine, Klder Flower, and Carbolic, in bars and tablets, 7 and 141b boxes Soft Soap, for Wool-washing, Machinery, and general scouring jvnrpoßeß, equal to the im ported article Greaves, for Dog and Fowl Feed, always on hand, Parnell Steam Soap and Candle Wores, Office, 7, Quoen-Rtrcet, Auckland. J. ALLENDER, Proprietor."" rpiMß ER! TIMBER! The Uni n Sash and Door Company, Mechanics' Buy, have on hand a very large Stock of all kinds of Timber for Buildings, and an unsurpassed quality of Second-class Stuff at very low rates. Sa&hes, Doors, Mouldings, and Tongned and ! Grooved and Wide Boards, alsolvery cheap. pARNELL NTJRSERIES. ! MASON BROTHERS, In thanking their • numerous patrons for the kind Hipport so liberally bestowed during the past ten years, bej,' to intimate this is tho proper season for PLANTING, and to solicit an INSPKCTION of their ORNAMENTAL, FLOWING, AND OTHER SHRUBS, FOREST, SHELTER, AND FRUIT TREES, of which they have a Large and Varied Collection. The Stock, thi' peacon, is the best they have ever offered to the public, the plants being full-sized, well grown, and in splendid condition for removal. Gardens Laid Out by Contract. Descriptive Catalogues ruay te had on application to MASON BROS., PARNELL NURSERIES ; Or, to ROBT. BREWIN (our Agent), Seed Merchant, Queen-street, Auckland. I S H E R AND CO., Wholesale, Shipping, and Family Butcher, Queen-street, corner of Durham-street, Auckland. Poultry of all lands 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 npon receipt of order. | Families waited on in town or suburbs. -vr o T I c E. I am the only direct importer of T. Kmsell and Sons Gold and Silver Watchus For proof, compare my prices others in the trade. Orders taken for class of Watch, and 10 per cent charged over expenses. F. fl. Lewisson keeps the largest assortment of Gold and Silver Watches in New Zealand. F. H. LEWISSON, OPPOSITE THE UNION BANK. Vf Price List of Watches sent free of Cost. PX 'BRODICK CASTLE, AT «T HE PHARMACY," 100 DOZEN J. AND E. ATKINSON'S CELEBRATED PEKFUMEKY, Comprising THE FASHIONABLE PERFUMES Ess. of Mandevilla Ess. of Burlingtonia Ess. of Cytisus Ess. of Aponogeton Ess. of Seringa Ess. of Gardenia ESS. OF THE WHITE ROSE ' . ESS.'OF THE STEPHANOTIB, In Bottles at 2s 6d, ss, 7s Gd, 14s, and 245. Also, A\ GREAT VARIETY OF WELL-KNOWN ANL V ; ' POPULAR PERFUMES BY THE ~ " ' . - SAME MAKERS, ' EX 'WAVE OF LIFE': 15 CASES BRISTOL'S, AVER'S, & TOWNSEND'S ''SARSAPARILLA,' &0,," &o. '^.■:.;■..■-aiqkin;.;V.,.•■','.. CHEMIST AND PHARMACIST, QUEEN - STREET, ■ AqqklaaiL^^^^^^^^^



Miscellaneous. IMPORTED DIRECT FROM THE JL FACTORY, BY T. AND (S. MORRIN,. FOR F. H. LEWISSON, 30 CASES OF AMERICAN CLOCKS. CLOCKS! CLOCKS ! CLOCKS ! Now on Sale. CLOCKS I CLOCKS! CLOCKS! Each Clock has been taken to pieces and oilod. W TheSf ollowing are the prices:— Each. £ b. a. 6-Inch 1-day 0 16 0 8 „ 1 0 17 6 8 „ 8 „ 15 0 10 „ 1 „ 15 0 10 „ 8 „ 1 15 0 12 „ 8 „ 2 0 0 STRIKING CLOCKS. 8 „ 1 „ Striking 16 0 8 „ Bj, „ 115 0 10 „ 1 17 6 10 „ 8 „ 2 0 0 12 „ 8 „ , •• 2 10 0 Gothic 1-day Striking 10 0 Gothic 8-day Striking 15 0 EACH CLOCK GUARANTEED AND SENT. TO ANY PART OF THE CITY. The Besi Quality of Watebbtjrrx. F. H. LEWISSON, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND, Opposite the Union BiKK. ff g 1 < w W. CO . J§ ' *sw g ; :i uSe - a N 25i ii§| i y m ° Hi ,k . a m % § lrou I *1 h § :i § B i il - || O O ° S" 13 § ° IB^ - Hi 1!| S M | ■ > f^\ o. S fe B a "6 ■ I■ g » g .■'■■ I W . <j 1 rp H E L A T E FIRE. J. S. yv ELS MAN, : CHEMIST AND .DRUGGIST, Desires to inform his Customers and the Public that he has taken Premises adjoining Mr. Dornwell's, and opposite the site of his late chop, where he is prepared to supply all the requisites of the trade fas formerly. ■ Patients' Prescriptions are all saved, rvCCIDENTALir^OCIDENTAL! This HOTEL will be CLOSED for REPAIRS irntil TUESDAY MORNING, May 23. B^ Kecolleot Ke-openiug on TtrEsrAi Next] EDWARD PERKINS, ; ~ Propribtor. . a r., „ 13 EMO V AL. —J. HE APE: invites JOi> the public to call and try his quality of Goods for the very low pices he is asking—Winceys fron: 6d up, French. Merinos from Is lOd up to 3s 6d, anc a nice variety of Dress Goods at equally low prices Calicoes and Sheetings, Hosiery, etc, all good valu< or money.—Notethe address: J. HEAPE^SyBBfia^J



For Sale. ___ I mo shippers,.contrautoksTand BUILDERS. IS KAURI TIMBER The undersigned la selling at | GREATLY KEDJUCED RJATES. G. A. HARRIS, : 1 BHITOMAKTEOAD, I AND AT THE SPIT, NAPIEJS. I January 26, 1876. 1 FOE SALE, cheap, 500,000 Seedling and Transplanted Forest Trees and Shrubs. | 2,000,000 Quicks, free on board steamer, 6s per 1,000. JOHN HALE, . I Nurseryman, I Wairnea Road, Nelson.l FOR IMMEDIATE SALE, three Eligible Building Allotments, Brighton Road, | Price Low, Terms easy. 1 SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, f Auctioneers.' |J FOE- Immediate Sale, at very low prices, several choice Allotments at Po'nsonby. Apply to JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-streot^ i EOR SALE, on very easy terms, a really good House of 7 rooms, 'With slated roof| I •water laid on, and every convenience for a family, | together -with freehold allotment, 40 feet frontage to 1 Upper Queen-street by 185 feet deep.—Apply to § JOHN SOPPET I No. 8, Queen-street, j | FOR SALE, Cheap a good Bakery I Business, with first-class Connection, and Im- IS mediate Possession can be had. Apply to JOHN SOPPET, I No. 8, Queen-street. I FOR Positive Sale, at a very low 1 price, a really good 6-roomed House, with j freehold garden in good order, 48 x 110 feet, situated in Oxford-street, South Newton, Apply to JOHN SOPPET, ■ No 8. Queen-street 1 EOR immediate Sale, on easy terms, a comfortable four-roomed House, with good well. &c, and freehofd allotment. 66 z 80 feet, in Alma Place, Ireland-street. Apply to JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. OR SALE, at a Very Low Price, a Partly Improved PA EM cf 81 Acres, with House, &c, about 13 Miles from Town. : Apply to , ji- JOHN SOPPETT, No 8, Queen-street. FOR S A LE, a bargain, at Riohmond, a comfortable four-roomed cottage with 11 allotments, 66 feet by 160 feet, on easy termS, Apply to JOHN SOPPETT, ' No. 8 Queen-street. FOR Immediate Pale, at an exceed ingly low price, a compact Farm of 100 acreß good land, 25 of which are in grass, with four-roomed House, Stables, &c, only 4 miles from Hamilton, with frontage to the main road. Apply to , , > •'■■ JOHN SOPPET, , ' No. 8, Queen-street. FOR SALE, on 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. JJ' O B T H S H O r]b. For Sale or Lease, that Handsome Villa Residence adjoining Devonport Ball, erected ty the late T>. Burn, Esq, having a well-latd out Orchard "and Kitchen Garden ; also a Paddock adjoining—^Apply K. and E. Duder, House and Land Agents/ FOR SALE, at a very low price, a good three rormed Cottage, With freehold Allotment, 45 x 99 feet at Ponsonby.— Apply to John Soppet. No 8, Queen-street. , ~ FOR Positive Sale, cheap, on easy teims, a good four-roomed Cottage, with ' outbuildings and gocd freehold garden, 40 x, 100 ft, gooff well, etc, aid splendid view, at Glenburn, Poiisonby,—Apply to John Soppet, No 8, ;Queen street. ■ , ; tn33 * FOE SALE AT OTJR WORKS'^ .IO, 15, and 20 horse-power Engines and Boilers Bonemill, for hand or steam power,, ex Merwan* jee Framjee . ' .-i Break down and Circular Sawing Machinery ■* Flax Machines New and second-hand Timber Jacks. ' " Terms can be arrangeC MASEFIELD & CO. HOUSE, Land, and General Com mission Agent, Registry for Servants.— N.B. —It is indispensable that applicants shall have good characters. Letters from Ladies and Gentle men ii the Country will be promptly and strictly attended to. Offices: High-street (Clarke), Auckland. TO BE LET, at Ellerslie, within five minutes waiE of the Railway Station, a well-built compact Family Home, ef six rooms, outr buildings, with large concrete well, including six and a-half acres of best volcanic land, all in good pasture, securely fenced and sub-divided by substantial stone walls. ' Apply to V- H. ASHTON h SONS, : No. 8. New Zealand Insurance Buildings, AUCKLAND STEAM ROPE XX. FACTORY. REDUCED PRIC ES. '* Manila Hemp Rope. , ;'. -:v. Per tori. First Quality— £ B. d, 1 inch and upwards .. .. ..60 0 0' J inch and under 68 10 0 Whale and Lance Lines .. .. .. 73 10 0 t Cuttingrin Palls .. .. .. .. 71 10 0 Second Quality- All Sizeß .. 66 0 0 Flat ropes of superior quality, and warps of all ze s, made to order. $ ; New Zealand Flax Rope. LL 2J Idch and upwards 41 10 0 linchto2J.. .. ; .. .. .. 43 10 0 J inch and under .. .. .. ~ 47 10 0 Wool Lashing ..• ~...; 40 0 0 Per lb. Clothes Lines.. : .. 0 0 6i*i,"f Flat ropes of superior quality, and warps of all:? sizes, made to order. , .. : Term p s: • ; ' . " Purchases of £ 00 and upwards, approved stamped bills at four months; or 6% discount for cash; £40 and upwards, approved stamped bills at three months, or 2\% discount for cash; under £40, nett cash. v y J. S. MACFAELANE & CO. ' Auckland, Ist March, 1876. R.PYE, late ot the Dublin House, ,j : ■Wyndham-street; begs to inform his friends and the public in general, that he has taken the Red Lion Hotel, Freeman's Bay, and hopes by keeping, none, but -fttsS-class liquors,' meritrand;u( obtain afalrih^e of patronage R. PYCROFT, Assistant Master, City-West No. 2f prepares Candidates for , vl Education Bo»rd Certificates; r.nd for Legal and Civil Seryice Examinations. ~_, Hours of attendance (at the School):—WedneEday--' and Fii^ay, 7 9p.m.; Saturday, 10.12 am. ■ ; TXUTLER" AND !MoINN3BS, HOUSE.fSIGN; AND DECORA.TIVB ] 1 f) 1 ; PAINTEES ; AKD PPEBHANGERS, , Foot of Wahefleld-street., > Oil, Colour, Glass, 1 Whita' Lead,1 ScrirQi Bruges, I Varnishes, Glue, Paperhanglngfl ot all descriptioHS.