The Evening Star.

Vol. VII.—No. 2,059. J

Auckland, N.Z.. JB\KIDAY ? SEPTEMBER 15, 1876

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*gggg™gggggg™wjiigMgM&*gllWMmiM™ iii ■crag TJ EGULARMONTHLY X JLM STEAM COMMUNICATION . " \ BETWEEN AUCKLAND, SYDNEY, '^IM^SSkv AND MELBOURNE. The fast and favourite s.s. HERO. Captain Looan, may be expected here again about c 26th of September. ?he will leave for Sydney and Melbourne three days /> v arrival. * ox freight or passage apply to CRUICKSHANK A CO., Agents. 10, Queen-street, Auckland, Augnst 30, IS7C. ' ~ a~T" TT NI O N STEAMSHIP JS^S^^. U COMPANY (LIMITED). TARANAKI, NELSON, PICTON, WELLING TON, LYTTELTON, & PORT CHALMERS. Booking through to Sydney, Melbourne, and all New Zealand Ports. TIME TABLE—September, 1876. . _ S3 i § ONEHUNGA i 6 S S 4 3 6 5 * ■" i _• P & P p P3 d I s £S t> DEPABT. -J -t < S. 2 < < 3 E-t H (S X t-J H Mon Sat. Th. — — — — 18 23 28 The s.s. HA WE A. Leaves the Wharf on MONDAY, 18th September, at 9 a.m. Passengers by 7 a.m. train. HENDEBSON & MACFARLANE, Agents 25, Queen-street. «"V«k TI7AIKATO STEAM «wmV W navigation and •^^^ra^COAL MINING COMPANY Wmma&mm (LIMITED). Time Table : Th© steamers WAIKATO and QUICKSTEP leave- Mercer for Hamilton daily at 10.30 a.m. Hamilton for Mercer, iiaily at 8.30 a.m. Mercer for Cambridge, Wednesday, at 10.30 am Cambridge for Mercer, Thursday, at 7 am FRANZ SCHERFF, Secretary. Fort-street, Semptember 1, 1876. *®kjft* Q TEAM COMMOTIO A ■^ffi^^lls.'. )0 TION WITH THE THAMES Wir^^M®^" ANI) COROMANDEL TIME-TABLE. LALLA ROOKH (s.s.)—Fob Thames. From Auckland From Thames : Friday, 12 noon Saturday, 2 pm ENTERPRISE (s.s.)—Fob Thames. Friday, 7 pm 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 bosrd without a shipping note. J. EDWARDS, Manager. _^%*. rpiME-TABLE S.s. TRANSIT. Leave Auckland : Leave Wairoa : Friday. 1 pm Saturday, 2 pm Freight, 10s per ton. Passage, 5s ; Return, 7s. M NICCOL, Agent; ASSENGERS' LINE OF PACKETS TO NEW ZEALAND. OWNED BY MESSRS. SHAW, SAVILL 8c CO., 34, Leadenhall-street, London. The above line of ships are regular rfvAi traders to aU the principal ports of .^GHkSkW New Zealand. They are clipper ships, Tii_?wPsf_l^classed A1 at Lloyds,and commanded JSjfilffip^^^^ by experienced masters. The Bill of __________MB__BB_. p are j 8 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 utervals. Full particulars on application to V L. D. NATHAN & CO., OWEN ft GRAHAM, CRUICKSHANK & CO.. Agents. ~Z **.^ T^OR HOT SPRINGS, tfMS«P!SK V MAHURANGI, MATAKANA, ■yra\^%, KAWAU, and LITTLE OMAHA. TheP' S' ANNE MILBANK, Captain Kasper, will sail as under :- Auckland and Hot Springs. From Auckland- From Hot Springs- Every Tuesday Every Monday ■Thursday Wednesday "Saturday at 11 am at mid-day. Mahurangi. For Mahurangi- * rom MahMangl- Every Thureday Every Monday at 11 o£r at 10 am, whe/tldes will allow. Matakana, Kawau, and Omaha. Fm-Mntakana. &c— From Matakana, &o. FOlJ EWy Tuesday Every Wednesday Weather and other circumstances permitting. For freight or passage apply to OASEY. A I4L rpHE brigantine ELIRT, 'M^W&\ JL- 100 tons register, John McKenzie, mmfe, Master, is a regular trader between „:M^S Auckland and Lottelton. For freight or passage apply* McKBNZIEi Auckland, February 15th, 1876. —eCOO TXTAIKATO TEANS- YY port. "*Qs»»la£gsir J. DE AT. begs to inform his friends fn Auckland and Waikato and the public generally, that he has commenced running his Steamer, the ALERT, regularly betv _en MERCER and CAM BRIDGE, calling at If .ermediate stations, carrying Goods and Passengers and starting as under :— From Mercer■ _ t From Cambridge : On Monday and Tr arsday, On Wednesday and Batur at 6 a.n\ I day, at 6 a.m. jjß. A per >on will be in attendance at the Rail way Station,' Auckland, to Receive Goods. Parcels may also be 1 ft at the store of the agent, R. B. Symon, corner of Vi toria and Albert-streets. «,. T-jTOR COROMANDEL. Theßß' ARGYLE Willie) -tup very Monday morning!at 11 o'clock, and wr-fPpat SV-m. A MoGBBGOB| Mana g er r^T^pOß COROMANDEL ARGYLE Is unavoidably Detained Manager. .<__«_►*__. "XTEW ZEALAND JjgPfc^ IT! SHIPPING CO.'S LINE. ■jfiaßEl The Al Clipper Barque ROBINA DUNLOP, 493 tons register, now loading for London Direct, and having the greater part of her cargo engaged, will sau early in October. For freight or passage apply to - _ JOHN BATGER, Agent New Zealand Shipping Co. (Limited) Auckland, 14th Sept., 1888.



Bgglaggg Ctofls. TO AB. E SHIPMENT INDIAN GOODS. A Gentleman who has just arrived from India with Quantity of Goods of Hindoo Manufacture, intends OFFERING THEM FOR S&.LE for A FEW DAYS AT CAPTAIN CASEY'S LATE HOUSE, HOBSON-STREET, Next to the Scotia Hotel. The Shipment comprises— Rich Opera Cloaks Cashmere Shawls MuHlina Embroidered Muslin Dresses Tassa Silks, embroidered in Silk, Cotton, and t plain t Gold and Silver worked Cushions, Slippers China Silk and Crape Shawls Gal mtta Chicken-work Baby Robes, &c, &c. The Goods are of a rare description, superior to any thing of the kind introduced in the Colonies. Ladies will be received between the hours of ten and live o'clock. A Lady in attendance. 1 npASMANIAN SEED POTATOES. " Ex 'Vivid.' The undersigned have a supply of those Potatoes, which are unrivalled either for Tahle or Seed pur poses. This affords Farmers an excellent opportunity to change their seed, as they will be disposed of at a Lower Price than the same Class of Seed was sold at in this market, and can be confidently recommended. W, J. HURST & CO., 101, Queen-street. ÜB.-A reduction will be made on those taken from alongside. WILLIAMS'S KAURI CUM FIRE-KINDLERS, Unrivalled for Lighting ! or Reviving a Fire —C. Williams, in returning thanks for the liberal support he has received during ; the last six years, begs to state that by a new process of cleaning the Gum. his Kindlers are greatly im proved in quality and increased in size, but not in price The New and Improved Kindlers are dis tinguished by a Red Label. Williams's Celebrated WASHING FLUID saves a deal of labour ; perfectly harmless to the finest fabric, and wonderful in its effects. Sold in hottles at 6d and Is each. Try it.— Factory: Albert-street, Auckland. T*/ H. HAZARD *GUNM A X E R (Late of the Thames), QUEEN-BTRESST, AUCKLAND, Opposite A. Domwell'S, IMPORTER OF EVERY DESCRIPTION OF FIRE-ARMS AND GUN MATERIALS. Adams's Colt's, Smith and Wesson's, Sharp's, Henry's, Lancaster's Snider, Lefancheux, Flobert's Rifles and Pistols. Dixon's and Hawksley's Powder Flasks, Shot Pouches, Arc. Eley and Joyce's Caps, Wads, and all kinds of Breechloading Ammunition. New work made to order. Repairing done In the best manner, and warranted to give satisfaction. On the premises is a NEW SHOOTING GALLERY, replete with all modern improvements, and supplied with Rifles and Pistols of the beßt makers. N.B.—Fire-arms and Ammunition puschased for exchanged. STEVENS AND WILSON, BRASS FOUNDERS, Foot of Albert-street. All kinds of Brass Ship Work done on the shortest notice. N.B.—All kinds of Brass Castings made to order. F. J 6 N E S, • PIANOFORTE and HARMONIUM MAKEK, Has Removed to the Shop next Hewinßros., Grocers. All kinds of Musical Instruments Tuned and Re paired. MRS. JONES begß to inform the Public that she has decided to open a Ladies' and Children's Out fitting Warehouse and Fancy Goods Repository in the same premises. ARNOCK. BROTHERS, SOAP & CANDLE MANUFACTURERS, Richmond, Cox's Creek. Office — Durham-street, Auckland. ROB I N S O N, * IMPORTER, BREEDER, and DEALER, in BRITISH and FOREIGN SONG-BIRDS, has removed to Shortland-street, next door to Provincial Government Offices. Always on Hand : Bird Cages of all sizes. Special Cages made to order. Always on Sale : Canaries in full song, Parrots, &o. Orders for any number of Birds promptly attended to. I S H E R AND CO., Wholesale, Shipping, and Family Butcher, Oueen-fltreet, next Bank of New Zealand, Auckland. Poultry of all kinds dressed to order. Prime Smoked Tongues, Home-cured Bacon. Corned Beef on sale in large quantities. jj.B. Dealers in Game. Live Pheasants forwarded to ail parts of the Colony upon receipt of order. Families waited on In town or suburbs. rpHE "\pW FIBRE COMPANY (LIMITED), Abb Now Manufacturing ax thmb Mills, KAIHU, KAIPARA:— FLAX MATTING, similar to coir, equally cheap, and more durable, suitable for every purpose to which Coir Matting Is applied. Is in use at various Public Buildings In Auckland, and may be had of aU Furnish ing Houses. STRONG WRAPPING PAPER, extremely tough, suitable for Ironmongers' use. rpWINE, of Various Kinds. SOFT SPUN MARLINE, similar to the imported artiole, well adapted for Thatch ing and other purposes. CLOTHES LINES, of various Qualities and Sizes. H. B. MORTON, Agent in Auckland. -jyr o T I c E 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 is pre pared to execute all orders for Coals, Firewood. *c, on the most liberal terms, and hopes by strict atten tion to business to receive a share of that patronage ao liberally accorded to his predecessors. N.B.—Posts, Ralls, and Palings always on hand. FENCING OF ALL DESCRIPTION. Carting Done with Despatch. All orders left at Mr R. Brewln's Auckland Seed Depot will receive promp attention. J & J. SOPPET, FREEMAN'S BAY STEAM MILLS, AND No. 101, LowerlQueen-street, Wharf, A U 0 X Ii A N]D. WRITING and Bookkeeping taught. Schools and Families visited. System of Self-improvement. Writing forwarded to any part of the Colony, in books ready for use, on receipt o! £2 — Address: Mr Nicholson, Finishing Writing Master, 73, Grey-street, Auckland. N ° T x °~ E Samuel Coombes has made •arrangements with Mr John Ford C*bo has given up his Tailoring business at The Pantheon^, |to superintend that Bi»nch In his establishment.



Buslness'Cards. CHEAP TIMBER! CHEAP TIMBER! THE UNION SASH AND DOOR CO., Mechanics' Bay, abe still OFFERING SPECIAL ADVANTAGES To Contractors, Builders, and others requiring CHEAP TIMBER. All Kinds of Building Timber on Sale, and a very superior Quality of Second-class Flooring at Low Batos. Turning in all its Blanches. GEORGE HULME, BUTCHER, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND, AND POLLEN STREftT, THAMES, (Late Gii.es), Having purchased the above Business, and being thoroughly conversant with the trade in all its branches, A Varied Stock of thk CHOICEST MEAT Will always be kept in stock, so that our Customers can depend on being supplied to their satisfaction. Orders from all parts of the Town and Suburbs promptly delivered. A LARGE DISPLAY OP MEAT EVEKY FRIDAY And supplied to customers at tho LOWEST PRICES!! Consistent with tho PWmest Quality. Large Consumers Liberally Dealt With. Hotels and Families Waited ok fob Orders. AMERICAN AND CANTERBURY BACON., MONEY TO LEND IN AMOUNTS FROM £2 TO £200. A Private Gentleman, with Surplus Capital, is willing to make advances to Farmers, Tradesmen, Clerks, and others, upon their own Note of Hand, or on Deposit of Life Policies, Honda or Scrip, on Bills of Sale (Furniture without removal), Trade Stocks or Fixtu es, Farming Stocks or Growing Crops, Timber, or any Marketable Security. Trade Bills discounted. Executions and Bills of Sale paid out promptly. Repayments received Weekly, Monthly, Quarterly, or Half-yfarly, to suit the convenience of Borrowers.- Distance no object, as repayments can be remitted by Post-office Order or Grossed Cheque. Full particulars and form of application forwarded on receipt of Stamped Directed Envelope, or on per sonal application to MR. J. B. BUER, Shortland House shortland-street, Auckland. N.B.—All business transactions treated strictly confidential TO""™ H. S XI N N E~R BUILDER, CARPENTER, AND JOINER, On the Old Site, VULCAN LANE. AH Branches of the Building Trade executed by Experienced Workmen. Shop Fronts, Office Fittings, be., && FO H N WHITE MA N, *" Pratical Chimney Sweep, and Smoky Chimney Ourer, opposite Tudehope's General Grocery Store, Grey-street, Auckland.—J.W. arnonnces to the public that he has commenced Business as above, and. having had thirty years excellence from a Climbing boy, hopex, by strict attention, punctuality, aiid cleanliness combined, to merit a share of patronage and support. Every description of Factory and Steamboat Flues Cleaned on the shortest notice. Boilers Chipped If required. Everything connected with the above business executed with care and punctuality, regardless of time or distance, N.B— New Chimneys Cored. •KfEW LOCAL INDUSTRY. G. R. BURGESS, Pure Ultramarine Bine Manu facturer. Proprietor many years in the employ if Harper Twelvetrees, the renowned manufacturers. A trial solicited. Ask for it and judge for your, selves. Auckland Agent: Mr. G. W. Owen. Manufactory: York-street, Parnell. PF. MARTINSON, CHEMIST • and DRUGGIST, begs to tender his sincere thanks to his friends and the public of Newton, Ponsonby, and surrounding districts, for their past favours, and to inform them that he has recommenced business in the Newton Road, Auckland, and hopes by strict attention to merit a continuance of then support, having had 28 years experience In the British and Brazilian Governments as Dispenser, having been presented with a Silver Medal in 1858 at Cape of Good Hope, Africa; and will still continae Ito manufacture his Celebrated Toothache Tincture. Physicians and Family Receipts prepared from the purest drugs. y f O H N SOPPET V HOUSE, LAND, and GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, NO. 8, QUBBN-STRBBT. Agent for Mr. Carter's Waikato Parcels Delivery. and Passenger Booking. August 5,1875. MR. MAIDEN'S 'BUS between Anckland< and Newmarket will: leave as follows :— From Auckland: From Newmarket: 8.45 a m 9.30 a m 10.15 am 11 am 11.45 a m 12.80 p m 1.15 p m 2pm 2 45 p m 3.30 p m 4.15 p m 5 pm' 6.46 p m 6.80 p m OO A L. S£Grey River, Newcastle, and Bay of Islands COAL for Sale, in lots to suit purchasers. P. CLARK, Shipping Agent, Wharf, Onehunga. . rpiE PANTHEON, September 1, 1876. Dear Sir,— i I have muoh pleasure In informing you that I have made arrangements with Mr. Samuel Coombes to oarry on the Tailoring Business in future at the City Clothing Mart, where I can confidently recom mend you to call and select your ordered Garments from the Largest and Best Stock of Piece Goods in Auckland. Yours respectfully, J. FORD. •? WANTED, to call \our attention to our Tailoring Business, under the superin tendence of Mr. J. Ford (late of the Pantheon). A large stock of First-class Tweeds and Cloths to select from.—Samuel Coombes, City Clothing Mart. WANTED, to call your attention to our Tailoring Business, under the superin tendence of Mr J. Ford (late of the Pantheon), A first ■ lass stock of Tweeds and Cloths to select from.— Samuel Coombes, City Clothipg Mart ANTED Known, Garments made ft to measure at a day's notice if required, and at a reasonable price. All Tw eedslwarranted shrunk. , —Samuel Coombes, City Clothing Mart.



Business Cards. TUTR. FAULDER, Sole Contractor JJuL to the City Council for the Emptying 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 Ofltce, Queen-street. N~O~W~~L A JTdTFG," EX 'LOCH FERGUS': 5 cases Saddlery, Harness, &c. 6 ca^ks Gear-work, Hames, Harness Liquid, &c. HENRY BRACE & CO. (LIMITED), WHOLESALE SADDLERS, &c, Walsall, England; and High-street, Auckland. TTAYE ON SALE: Cement Plaster of Paris Fire Bricks, Fire" Clay All kinds of Building Materials ICEANK A JENKINSON. Victoria-street East. rp E As. CHOICE QUALITIES IN HALF-CHEST 3 AND BOXES. T. H. HALL & CO. « L A T E 8 TO ARRIVE PER 'KATE BRAIN.' T. H. HALL & CO. pHEESE ! BA CON! BUTTER! 8 cases McConnell Bros.'s best BACON and HAMS, in cloth 5 cases Spiced Roll and Side BACON 34 etses CANTERBURY CHEESE, prime quality 15 kegs CANTERBURY BUTTER 8 cases LARD, in Bladders KIDNEY SEED POTATOES. T. H. HALL & CO. O A^ R^ It I V E, Per B arqua ' Argosy' and ' Kate Brain': 119 tons BAKER'S BEST FLOUR, in sacks and bags 7 tons OTAGO OATMEAL 2 tons PEARL BARLEY 700 sacks PRIME FEED OATS T. H. HALL & CO. EORGEA X E R S, FREEMAN'S BAY SOAP AND CANDLE WORKS. •_r~ Cash Buyer of Tallow. CARSON, House and Land Agent, • Rent and Debt Collector, Stichbuby's Bon.PiKQS,i Qr bek-btbebt. TTOLLAND AND CO., TEA DEALERS AND GROCERS, 3 2 3, QUEEN-STREET, IMPORTERS, Wholesale and Retail. H. & Co. respectfully invite the attention of families In Auckland, and the Suburbs, to their NEW AND COMPLETE STOCK OF GOODS, and would draw special attention to the PRICES, as Marked in their Shop Windows. HOLLAND & 00. ) Our TEA at 2s. 6d. ( ) New Season Jams, ( ) cannot be equalled ( ) Bd. ( ) inAuokland. ( ) , m ( \ l j Keiller's Marmalade, ( ) Company's No.l Sugar ( ) 10d., cheaper by the ( ) 5d ; No. 2,4jd ( ) dozen. ( ) \ I (, ) Finest Pearl Leaf ( ) ( ) Gunpowder, 3s ; ( ) Sardines, 6d, cheaper f ) splendid for mixing. ( ) by the doz, ( FAMILIES WAITED ON FOB ORDERS. GOODS DELIVERED IN TOWN AND SUBURBS FREE OF CHARGE TO THE PURCHASER. SHIPPING SUPPLIED. *W*EW "TJRESS TiTATERIALS, H. ATKINS HAS OPENED ALL THE NEW STYLES OF DRESS MATERIALS FOB IHE AUTUMN & WINTER SEASON OOMSBISINO— PLAIN AND FANCY GOODS, PLAIN WINCEYS, FRENCH MERINOS BLACK VELVETEENS SERGES BLACK SILK VELVET &0. f &C, &C. A SPLENDID STOCK OF BLACK SILKS, Same as always kept in Stock, and noted as decidedly the Best Wearing in the Market. THE PRICES OF BLACK \SILKS ARE THE LOWEST IN AUCKLAND. A VERY HEAVY STOCK of BLANKETS, Bought much under value, to be SOLD CHEAP. Sheetings, Quilts, Long Curtains, Calicoes, and Manchester Goods. Splendid value in this Department. "QUEEN'S HOUSEHOLD PATTERN" TABLE LINEN. Just Opened, a Beautiful Pattern. Will wear a lifetime. All sizes in stock, with Napkins to match, and the Price very reasonable. NEW CLOTHING I NEW TWEEDS I Cheap Tweedt(for Boys|wear. SEAL MOSGIEL TWEEDS.LSb IID PER TAB h. a"t"£i|ns. j



WONl'f TO LEIT) on first-class -LM. freehold security, at low rates of interest.— R. 0. Dyer, Shortland-stree' M ONEY TO LEND in large ox .ML small sums, at low rate of Interest.—Apply to Mr. Laishley, Solicitor, High-street. -0 KHH AND SMALLER SUMS OWtJ'U'v/ to LEND on Freehold Security. nterest low if security first-claßS.—Apply to Elliott Meyer, Solicitor, 28, Shortland-street. ELL AND GEMMELL, CURRIERS AND LEATHER MERCHANTS, Manufacturers of Shoe and Harness Leathers, MILL BELTS, HO'JE PIPING, RIGGING LEATHER, CLOSED UPPERS, LACES, &C. A Stock of Grindery to arrive rer ' Hero.' WYNDHAM - STREET, Corner of Albert-street. A. PATTERSON, • WHOLEBALE AND RETAIL GROCER, AND CORN DEALER, Quben-stbebt, Onehunga. On Sale: Wangarei and Newcastle Coal. Also on hand: Firewood, cut and uncut; Hay Straw, Ohaff. f" M. McLAOHLAN, 218, Queen *l • street, has just Bought at Auctioa—l bale 10-4 Blue Blankets, 9d 6d per pair; 1 bale 9-4 White Blankets, lis Gd ; 1 bale IP-4 White Blanfcets (slightly damp), 14s lid per pair; 1 bale 10-4 White Witney Blankets 17s 6d per t air; 1 cisc Clark's 200 yards Extra 6 cord Machine Cotton, Is 9d per box of one dozen ; 1 case a shworth's ditto, Is 9d per box of one dozen ; Colored Machine Reels, 200 yards, 2s per dozen; Crotchet Cotton, 2s 6d per dozen; 1 case Good Wincey, 5M per yard; Treble-milled Bliss' Tweed, 4s lid p"or yard; 2 Simpson's Lockstitch Sewing Machines, " Family," £4 10s ; 3 Dressmakers' ditto, £5; 1 Tailor's ditto, £1 10s; these are very nearly half price, and are guaranteed; a case of Homespun All Wool Braid less than cost; a case of Homespun Dress Materials, lOd, Is, Is 3d, and Is 4d, worth nearly double these prices; a case of Silk Dresses, slightly soiled, suitable for the Opera, at half price; and a quantity of other goods equally cheap. He wid also open in a few days 1 case Coats' Machine Cotton, ex ' England's Glory'; 1 case Josephine Kid Gloves, first choice, ex • Otownthorpe ; G packages Floorcloths, ex ' Bebington.' NB — The Largest and Cheapest assortment of Floorcloths in Auckland. Men's, Boys', and Youths' Clothing at a reduction of 25 per cent, off usual valuo^ R. E. B. W O~OD HA M, TEACHER OF THE PIANOFORTE. Address:—Care of Messrs. J Brown and Sons, Pianoforte Warehouse, Shortland-street. N.B.—Pupils attended in Town or Country September 6,1870. ' HENRY GEORGE PAYNE, watchmaker and jeweller, Foot op Wellesley-street, Opposite United Service Hotel. CLOCKS! CLOCKS ! WATCHES 1 WATCHES ! JEW ELLERY ! JEWE LLERY ! ENGLISH, FRENCH, AND AMERICAN CLOCKS, varying in prices, from the Household Clock for 10s. Od , to the Elegantly Designed French Time-pieces in Marble, and in Glass Shades, from £3 to £10, well Worth Inspection. . WATCHES of various Makers and of every description. m- in jewellery, A Large and Elegant Assortment has just been received, aud the Whole Stock is on Sale at Lower than the ordinary Auckland Prices. Repaiks in Every Eranch of the Trade executed under H.P.s personal superintendence. W PHILLIPPS AND SON, • OIL, COLOUR, and GLASS MERCHANTS, Importers of Paperhangings, Scrim, Paints, Oils, Turpentine, Colours, Varnishes, French Polish, Gold Leaf, Artists' Colours and Brushes, Plate, Sheet, Crown, Ornamental, and Photographic Glass, Picture Frame and Tapestry Mouldings, Clock and Compass Glasses, Glazed Sashes, Doors, &c. Glass cut to size, and carefully packed. 95 and 97, Queen-street. "1^ O T I C £. ~" T. B. CAMERON, Architect afi> Engineer, Corner of High-street and Vulcan Lane, s prepared to supply Plans, Specifications, and orrect Estimates for all description of Buildings on ortest notice. TO CABINETMAKERS AND BOAT BUILDERS. CEDAR cut to order in any quantity or size.— Apply to J. S. MACFARLANE & CO., Fort-street; Or, to E, CARR, Custom-house-street. A UCKLAND WATERWORKS. BRANSTON & FORSTER, DULY LICENSED PLUMBERS, Are prepared to lay on Water Services in accordance with the Specifications and General Condition required, and on the most reasonable terms. ZAAZ"- BRANSTON & FORSTER, Plumbers and Gasfltters, Ac; Albert-street TAMES BUTCHER, •J CARTER, CONTRACTOR, Ac. Goo_! Cleared and Delivered from Ships' side on SHORTEST NOTICE. BALLAST SUPPLIED. Nevoabtle and Bat or Island Coals. Also, FißiwooD. cut or uncut, at REASONABLE RATES F, WEBSTER, * Wholesale and Retail SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKER, 188, Qiteen-streei, Auckland, (Next the Union Bank). HE Undersigned are Cash Ptjr- OHASEBS of HIDES, SHEEPSKINS, WOOL, TALLOW, &c, &c, at highest market rates, In ny quantity. . . ... ~ . Consignors direct wiß have prompt and immediat cash remittances returned at satisfactory rates. IRELAND BROS., Tanners ?and JLeathkr Mantjfaoturers, Atjqelakp .v SPECIAL NOTICE. Parties sending Parcels to any part of the Waikato can rely upon them being forwarded with dispatch by Early Train, thence per Coach, by booklng|at the °fflC6of JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. g Agent for Mr W. K. Carter. ITY WEST No. 2 PUBLIC SCHOOL, Wellington-street. EVENING CLASSES. ENGLISH, ARITHMETIC, BOOK-KEEPING, &o. —Mr Harrison and Mr Pycroft. Terms, Is 6d per week. Junior Elementary Class, Is per week. FRENCH.—Mons. F. Pbltzer, of the College of Henri Quatre. Paris. Terms, Is per lesson of one hour. Three lessons per week, 2s 6d. GERMAN.—Latin, Algebra, and Geometry: Mr J. T G Henseh, of the University of Kiel. Terms, Is per lesson of one hour. Three lessons per week, 23 6d. Two or moip subjects by agreement. Book-keeping Class for Ladies. Monsieur Pbltzkr and Mr Hbnsbn beg to intimate that their evenings are fully occupied, but they are open to accept a few additional Morning or Day en gagements with Schools or Private Pupils. For terms, etc, apply at the School. CHEAP GROCERY HOUSE, NEWMARKET. WANTED, the inhabitants of'"Newmarket to know that Tea is reduced (in price at D. CAMPBELL'S Grocery, next to Mr. Kllgour's,.and for a short time will be Bold at 2s 3d and 2s 9d perlb. QlOther articles at moderate prices. TUT U S I C L E S S oN S. To the Ladies and Gentlemen of Auckland. Mr Henry Rowe offers his services as Teacher of the Pianoforte. His knowledge'of the profession..and his,moderate terms should guarantee the patronage of the general public. He visits the pupils at their homes, or they mayJ" receive their lessons at his private residence—£l,l- per quarter, onerlesson per week—Address)■■ Mrs Deanes,ie. KarangahapeHßoad, opposite L. D, Nathan's.



' Miscellaneous. O WYNDHAM - STREET, f © HOUSE, SHIP, j. U2 AND P3 GENERAL; DECORATIVE PAINTER. X : w 8 «a_i. **«_ | P Estimates furnished, and experienced work- y men sent to all parts of the Provlnoe. ** fc « W j. H. request attention of Builders and ™ others to his New Glazing Tariff. f/j wo _o _. J. HENDERSON, _2| 8, Wyndham-strebt. JJACKMAN'S Eirst-class Boarding • Establishment, Nelson-street, near Welleßley street Auckland, N.Z, Single and Double Bedrooms and every convenience for Familif s, and especially Clerks or Single Gentlemen, who can have the luxury of a Bathroom at any time. The Boarding Establish ment is quite separate from the Proprietor's family or servants. Terms moderate. For the last 17 years in the above business. R TJ S S E L L'S • FIRST-CLASS PRIVATE BOARDING ESTABLISHMENT, PORTLAND HOUSE, HOBSON-STRBET, AUCKLAND, N.Z. Single and Double Bedrooms and Private Parlourß for Families. Terms moderate. 171 O. C A R R, U* HOUSE, LAND, AND GENERAL AGENT, RKNT AND DEBT COX.LECTOB, Doenwkll's Buildings, two Doors from Queen-street. rpAYLOR'S PATENr SEWI3SG JL MACHINES Should be Inspected by everyone intending to Purchase a Machine, whether hand or tr : adle. ■St*™ 53 2, M^!l !4&&._ ssp Is'ii'i : S^S'S 2-s§>B Agent: T. PEACOCK, Optician, Shortland-street. Ka^- Sewing Machines of every kind repaired on the premises. HILL'S MAGIC VERMIN X T I 1 P. fd J V VHHI|; I 9.WL ~| » o ax rr> 52 -E ImSmi I 111 is O^ 111 ylf wll fla^Klf ® Hg TO MASTERS OF VESSELS, FARMERS, AND OTHERS. This powerful specific is specially recommended. It will speedily ext. rminate both Rats and Mice, and thus frequently avert the destruction of much valu able property. A few Shillings' worth will suffice for a long Voyage, HILL & rHULSO]Sr, Chemists, Victoria- street, Auckland Agents, Wholesale and Retail SOUTH BRITISH FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. CAPITAL . ~ -. £760,000. 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 w £34,032 Second Year £69,041 Third Year.... £95,184 Lowest rates. Prompt and liberal settlement>till specially attended. A. BOARDMAN, Manager. EW ZEALAND INSURANCE COMPANY. FIRE AND MARINE. Capital, paid np and Invested £240,000. Insurance against LOSS BY FIRE of every des cription 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 special arrangements. LOSSES PROMPTLY PAID. GEO. P. PIERCE, Manager; 4 J OSBORNE & CO., • WOOL STAPLERS & BROEJ..BB, Fort-strbbt, Auckland. Are Wool and Skin Buyers. They are also prepared to make liberal advances on Wool consigned to them, and which they will ware house and ship on the most favourable terms to their customers. All Wools classified If required. *** Reference : National Bank of New Zealand. OISQUIT, DUBOUCHE & CO. [Established 1819.] SHIPPERS OF BRANDY COGNAC. N HHDS. V QR,-CASKS,!;;CASES, AND FLASKS I _-_*" Sole Aoent in Auckland— L. D. NATHAN & CO. [Established 11 Years.] WB E A L, * NEW and SECOND-HAND CLOTHIER, , Wellesleys-treet East. Clothing bought. N.B.—Arrangements can be made for the Purchase ; .- of Clothing, Books, &c . at private honses. WB. MELDRUM, Tailor, Upper • Queen-street, i opposite Army and Navy , i Hotel, hopes by good workmanship and moderate [ rices to merit a share of public patronage.



For Sale. OR SALE, cheap, an improvad Farm of 100 acres, one of the choice spots'in Waikato—For particulars apply James Cook, Wyna ham-street. FOR SALE, one small double cylindar steam winch. One ur*|gbt boUer, 6x6 high, with Galloway tubes One mverted ver tical enginetylinder, 8x12.-J. Howden, ehortiana street. __— ■ ; TEMPERANCE HALL, ALBERT = STREET, i This Commodious Hall.with School-room adjoining. To be Let for Concerts, Public Meetings Sunday Services, or for a Public School. A superior Piano and Harmonium m»y be hired with the Hall Apply to D. Goldie, C. Robinson; or the Becretarj,[J. \V. Carr. . TO BE LET, on Grafton Road, a large and convenient Family Residence, con taining tin rooms, always well supplied by pump and runntog stream of water, commodious yards and out-bnildlngs, together with about two acre* °* land, the greater portion of which is an Orchard in full bearlng, AgHTON & SONSi No. 8, New Zealand Insurance Buildings. FOR SALE, a Farm of 256 acres mostly rich flat land, well watered by a never failing stream, and with an extensive frontage to the sea There are anout 50 acres fenced Midlaiddown in grass; also a large and well grown Orchard nMB bearing, containing about two acres TA°B™}g consist of a comfortable House, nearly new, contata ing6rooms; Stable. Sheds, etc., all in good order. The property is distant about 12 miles land, and can be reached by either boat;orotherwise in about two hours.-For further parbculars, WPg t0 SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, "" Land Agents, Fort-street; OR SALE, a small Farm, 3 miles from town, of seven acres, beautifully seated, with deep water frontage to the l«W,i£**"»J and subdivided, with neat o°tt^ e' **Vth« wate£ good cultivation ; also a brickyard close to the water ed> c. with shed and appliances'suitable for extensive works.-J. Davies. House and Land Agent, Junction Store, Karangahape Road. . T7OR SALE, a Set of Purchas Blocks r for Junk Timber-Apply to James McEwen, Custom-house-street. _- nfIcTSHIPPERS,, CONTRACTORS, AND BUILDERS. X A U R I T I M B E R. The undersigned is selling at GREATLY REDUCED RATES. C. A. HARRIS, BRITOMART ROAD, AND AT THE SPIT, NAPIER. January 26, 1876 T 0 H N SOPPET, «| HOUSE & LAND AGENT. A-ft T7OR SALE, a Bargain, on JjL'JJ fcf£ JO very easy terms, a really good _K»J_____Sae seven-roomed House, with every con venience for a family ; enly 12 minutes walk from the Union Bank. FOR Immediate Sale, at an exceed ingly low price, a compact Farm of 100 acre! 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. FOR SALE, on easy terms, a really- Good Dairy Farm, 42>£ acres, with good House, Stables, Sheds, and all neceasary Buildings, suitable for carrying on the same. FOR SALE, on easy terms, a com fortable Four-roomed Oottaee, good garden, and about 4 acres l»nd, in the best part of Richmond. FOR SALE, cheap, a good Totara Bush, 14 miles from Auckland. Terms easy. FOR Immediate Sale, at very low prices, several choice Allotments at Ponsonby FOR SALE, at a Very Low Price, a Partly Improved FARM cf 81 Acres, witb ' House, Ac, about 13 Miles from Town. FOR SALE, on very easy terms, at Ponsonby, a good 6-roomed House, with every convenience, and freehold allotment 45 x 110 feet. JOHN SOPPETT, House, Land, and Estate Agent, No 8, Queen-etreet. FOR SALE by R. C. GREENWOOD, auctioneer, House, Land, and Commission Agent, Market House:— For Bale, a Compact Little Homrstead, 6 miles from town. 21 acres, fenced and under cultivation, 4-roomed house, 4-stall stable, garden, orchard, &o. Stock and Implements can be taken at a valuation. Price, £350. Terms, £50 ; cash balance, 5 years at 8 per cent. For Sale, a Splendid Farm at Mount Albert. Terms eaßy. For Sale, 2 Freehold Allotments, 33 x 106 feet each, in William-street. Price, £40 each. For Sale, a Freehold Allotment in Coburg-street, next Victoria-street East Terms easy. For Sale, a 4-roomed Cottage to Newton. Price, about £75; £40 in the Building Society. For Sale, a 5-rcomed Cottage in William-street. Low price. Terms easy. For Sale, about 400 acres of Good Fern Land, three miles from Waiuku, on the Drury Road. Price, 10a per acre. Four-roomed House in Newton Road, allotment 33 by 100, freehold, good weU of water. Price, £200. Five-roomed House in Newton Road, allotment 33 by 200, good well of water. Price, £200. Two attached Cottages near Kyber Pass Road, 33 by 100, freehold, good well, let at 12s per week. A bargain, £95. Five Allotments off the Great North Road, all adjoining, and freehold, containing in all half-an acre. Very cheap, £25. One-roomed House, and large allotment, with good well, situated in Commercial Road. Price, £30, the lowest. ALSO, Houses, Land, Allotments, freehold and leasehold, in various parts of the Town, Suburbs, and Province. R. C. GREENWOOD, Land, Estate, and Commission Agent Market House. TI/TEAT ! MEAT!! MEAT 1! STAR MEAT DEPOT, PARNELL. J. K. SMITH Again calls the attention of the Residents of Parnell and Suburbs, to the following list of Prices:— Prime Roast Beef, 4d, 5d and 6d $ ft -"—--- Steaks, 5d and 6d $ ft Stewing Beef, 3d, 3j£d, and 4d 50. ft Corning Beef. 3&d and 4d $ ft Corned Beef, BJ£d and 4d # ft Corned Beef, 26s the lOOfts Hind-quarters Mutton, 4d $ ft Loin ot Mutton, 3j£d # ft Fore-quarters Mutton, 2>£d sff ft Haunches Mutton, 4%d f. ft Saddles Mutton, 4d $ ft Pork, 4d, sd, and 6d $ ft. J.K.B. has always on hand the Beat Ox and Heifer Beef, fresh and salted. Mutton of the Finest Quality. Goods Delivered, and Orderß received Terms, Cash. y y 1— / ADVANCE pARNEXL. 0. WOO J> Will Sell fob Cash : Roasting Beef, 4d, 0 aud 6d Boiling Beef, 2d t_ 3#d Corned Beef, 2» Pe* IOOftB. Legs Muttonr^d Hind-quarter* Mutton, 4d Lotos Mutton, 3#d Fore-auarters Mutton, 2#d. AIlIl OTHER GOODS EQUALLY CHEAP, TO ~..-. MEET THE TIMES THE TOWN CHALLENGED FOR QUALITY. I—: « GOODS DELIVERED.