The Evening Star.

Vol. VIL— No. 1 915.1

AnmrT.AWTV N.K.. WKIDAY. APRIL 7, 1876

[Price": ONE PENNY



SMspbir* «*L^ IDACIFIC MAIL * STEAMSHIP COMPANY. . FOR RAN FRANCISCO DIRECT. r The Powerful Al Iron Screw Steamship Z3AL.ODI& "Will leave AUCKLAND on MONDAY, April 10, con veying IT.B.M.'s Mails for San Francisco. Unitej; States, Grkat Britain, via Kandavau and FjoKO ZULU. The Cabins on the Port Side of *__ a g pi CT did Steamei- arc reserved for Passengers '.looking in New Zealand. Tcr rather particulars, Freight, or Passage, apply OWEN & GRAHAM, 1 •Afy.nts, Auckland. J*kjk XJ~BGUL__BMONTHLY HRK^. JL''V ST,^'al rOMMTTNTCATTON :£;',^" V^'BETWEW, ATTOKTAND, SYDNEY, Tho fast <md favc _ r it Q a_S 'HER O, Captain Loair , may jj e ' expected here again about the 18th of ./_ pr ij. She wilJ ] Pave f or Sydney and Melbourne three days gfter arr/ iVal _ CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agents. 'IC, Qneon-streot, Auckland, March 21,1875. .<•*&*?& T?OR "iA E, A~N AX I, fM:1 '^V _.' NKLSON, PTCTO"N T. WEL «%•■'*" ' • IJNGTON, LYTTELTON, AND lisMf^^yfe;- otago. JBookins throTieh to Melbourne. Wreymouth, Hokitikn, Westport, Akaroa, Timarn, and Oamaru.] TUESDAY, APRIL 11. The Union Steam Shipping Company's msißnlfloent new Stoamor HAWEA. Captain E Wheeler, will leave the Onehunga Wharf on TUESDAY, the 11th instant, at 10.30 a.m. Latest train for Passongrors at 9.35 a.m. 'To be followed by Tanpo, 18th met. Hawea, 25th inst. Through tickets to Melbourne at reduced rr.tes, For freight or passage apply to HENDERSON & MACFARLA^E, 25,, Qtota-Btieet a"ICf E¥ SEAT- ANT) For Nev; Plytjooth, Nelson. p lC ton, "Wv.i&w.a ton, LvTTELTou, and Os ao . tranalilppinK at Wellingtew for V/anoanc/ f _f_i___, au^ povznTy Bay ; arsd at Nelson for vVEBTPORy, Qujwuovttc, snd Hoeitika. [PABSBNQKBS EOOSB'-j ThuoTJOH TO MEY.BOXJBNSS.3 Tho B.a. TARANAKI Will leave tr-' e Onehunga Wharf on SATURDAY next, the Bth im>' ta _t. a t 9 a.m. Latest 'train for paepenp;ers, 7 15 a ra. An Omnibus will leave the Greyhound Hotel at 8 £'or freight or passage spply to W. F. WHEELER, Anoiland. Or, A. BARNES, Onehunga. Offlcss: Hobson's Buildings, Shortland-streot. -i f?OE SALE, FREIGHT, jJ^Pk ■*? OE CHAETEE. j|pljS.i-.S/ The schoont r SIPSY, 100 tons burthen, Captaiu Little, now in the Manukau. Apply to STONE BROS. «?!L* rjHAM O' SHANTER ■O&sßVS^3v:!urther notic?, be laid up for olean- ing and ropairs, during which period the cutter Betsy ■will take her place. The cutter BETSY Will leave the Government Wharf, Onehunga, for "Waiuku, as follows : — Thursday, 6th instant, morning; tide. Saturday, 9lh instant, morning tide. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Orders to collect goods left at the stores of Messrs. Hendercon and Macfarlane, Agents Union S.S. Co ; or Mr. W. J. Hurst.and Co., will meet with prompt dispatch, A. CUNNINGHAM, Onehuuga or Newmarket. jSk^. "KfEW ZEALAND SHIPPING COMPANY'S w/lmMSm j, OE IonBON DIE.KCT. The Al Composite Clipper OARNATIO, 881 tons register. Wjxliam Chapman, Commander now loading, and will have good dißpatch. Has first-class accommodation for Saloon, Second Cabin, and Steerage Passengers. For freiaht or passage, apply to The New Zealand Shipping Co. (Limited) Agents. 93, Qvieen-street, 15th February, 1876. BU*. "DUE LONDON ■jglllol^,. J? DIRECT. 2§Kl|i|___'' FIEST "VESSEL FOB LONDON The Splendid Al Clipper Ship GLBNLORA, Captain Lk Viscomtb, will sail as above on or about the end of April next. For freight, passage, and other particulars, apply 10 OWEN & GRAHAM, Agents. :£\ Auckland, 4th March, 1876. ASSENGBRS'LINE OE PACKETS TO NEW ZEALAND. OWNED BY MESSES. SHAW, SAVILL & CO.. 34, Leadenhall-street, London. The above line of ships are regular _fi*SK___ traders to all the principal ports of _______«iv New Zealand. They are clipper ships, •_3SS«s_a> classed Al at Lloyds, and commanded ■___________: by experienced masters. The Bill of tmaanS^m F^r6 iB mogt B _bstantial and of the best quality, and the accommodation roomy and con- i Veaieut. 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. ' Fullipartioulars on application to i. D. NATHAN & CO., OWEN & GBAHAM, CRUICKBHANK & CO., Agents. "k&lk nPE!E brigantine [FLIRT, Jji^^^v X 100 tons register, John McKenzie, iwtmfisS& Master, is a rea^ilar trader between Auckland and Lvttelton. For freight or passage apply to D. H. McKENZIE. •r Auckland, February 16th, 1876. "■•»^B_ CJTEAM COMMUNICA- Wl^®^- KJ TION WITH THE THAMES AND COROMANDEL; TIME-TABLE. DURHAM (s.s.)—For Thames. Prom Auckland: Yrova. Thames: Saturday, 10.30 am Saturday, 4 pm ENTERPRISE (p.s.)—Fon Thames. Friday, 8 pm _, DURHAM (s.s.]—For Coromandel. vll .From Auckland From Coromandel: j Friday, 4 pm j Weather and other eircumßtances permitting. Not responsible for any cargo or parcels put on DOird without'a Bhipping note. J. EDWARDS, Manager.



Shipping ~o »5k .^. A UCKLA N n ANJ) ?•>> ', FERRY Co. (LIMITED). An Hxtvaordinary Gor.o-al isr^etinp; nf t> Is Pom risny will be hfth) M the Ofili c ( f tho ''omp.nnv Twnk Buildinus, TVyudhsin-otieft at 8 o'olor* in the afternoon, of Tuceday. 18th dnyof April, IS7O. Business.; To pifs " Jesnjif.inn autVK'wing ihs Company to Increase the f^pit-il of the Company by the is.-Tic of 15,C00 New Slurea of th-< nominal value of XI tiich. By order of ihc T)ireo*onj. H. W, EEATTT, Manager. April 5," 187a v- "■, «,~ "Tl7"0~R N A. Pl E E £fi '' : J_ D'REOT. i-f ,t , ■' ■ The s.s. ! SOUTHERN CROSS, ! On TUESDAY nest, at 5 n.m, j ■ W. LODDER I3A "P"oi r"a g la. n *^ ' £■ DIRECT. ;?'ot,* The s.fl. GO-AHEAD On MONDAY next, at 2 p.m. W LODDEB. Ifikhtf^ 17OR PORT BKIGHTON, ( j^^^%^ C.' .t-E.-Ml ADELAIDE. MERWANJEE PRAMJEB, >r, P. BriAVi'ir,, roinn)a"(lw, will sn>l fnvihe abovn ports on or aront Wcdveßilsy, t!;e 12 li uv,t. J'irßt-ilfis- RCfommi da'ion for imsfp) sets. For fiefght pnssage and fu* tht-r particulars, app'y to OWEN k GRAHAM. jn"OTIOE OF REMOVAL. MKS. BUTTERWORTH, MILLINER, Having pr.-.iiired those Cotßmodioiis Prcnaif es now in tlle Ofltflpation of Mr. J. C. Morrin, Int?nfls removing LfiS business to the samf, and opening with a Large Stock of the NF.WEST LONDON and PARISIAN DESIGNS in MILLINERY, MANTLES, &c.; and in thanking her friend' for their past favours, assures them I hat Hie increased accommncin'ioT), and greater f.icllili.s for currying en tho business, will enable h'zV to esccute their orders wilh sti.l greaftr promp titude. TV/IR. F. B. WOO33HAM, Teacher JUtfl of tl.e Pianofortn. L".tters to be addrefisod Korth Shoro, or i.ow'.her ]3?.zanr, Quetn-sfivtt TT EMCT S AND H A N~N A, Ji_i. ARTIST PHOTOGRAPHERS, Corner of Queen and Well.eslk.y- streets West, Over Messrs. Hevin's. IVf~K MACLEAN, ixL DENTIST, PBINCBS-STREKTj, ATTCKLAKD. Professional Hours:—o to 1 a.m., and 2 to sp.m. Late hour by appointment. _ _ JAA~CASK"S CEME N t 100 casks Plaster of F&ris 80SO Hlates (Countess) Fire. Bricks, Fire Clay All kinds of "Ruildincc Materials KEANiii ■> JEN.KINSON. Vicoriu-street East. JnDJEErn CTDER \ \ CIDEE ! \J DEVONSEIBE CIDER! ander3igned having made arrangements for a ibgu'.ar supply of flrst-claes Cider, begs to intimate to iiis customers and the public generally, that tho First Shipment is now to hand, and he is now pre pared (o supply it regularly, in bottles only. For price and particulars, apply to GEOItGE GLEDHILL. Wellesley-street. \TOTI ITe 0 F~lTe M' OVAL. ELWIN B. DICK SON, LICENSED LAND BROKER, Tinder the Land Transfer (Torrens1) Act, 1870, DRAUGHTSMAN, 11/LTJIVirNATOR, HERALD PAINTSB, ETC. Agent ior Mutual Life Association of Australasia. 7, SojikevkliL's IjUiii»rtjas, Acokland. J. 0. PELHAM'S T aDD Elt AND DiERO W Ji ACTORY, 40, VIOTOBTA -STX KE T, KVBRT DSSCUIPTION OF L&cldors, Barrows, and t<tepn, on hand, made to order, or lot on hiro. "XT OT. IC E OF R£MO VA L. F. B. WOOD HAM, LOWTHER BAZAAR, O.OEEN-STRKRT, Opposite tho Thistle Hotel. TOYS, STATIONEKY, FANCY GOODS, BTO. PHILLIPPS AKD 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 AXouldings, Clock and Compass Glasses, Glazed Rashes, Doors, &c. Glass cut to size, and carefully packed. 95 and 97, Queen-street. SUPPORT LOCAL INDUSTRIES. SOAP! SOAP ! SOAP! J ALLENDER Begs to direct tho attention of the Public to the fact that his Carbolic Soap is a sure preventive against SMALL-POX, MEASMS. and all Contagious Diseases, »nd highly recommended by the Public Health Doctors as a thorough disin fectant for eeneral domestic 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 Common Soaps, which for years have given general satisfaction; also to his new Local Industry—the manufacture of Fancy Toilet Soap, of the various kinds as under :— Family Brown Windsor, in bars and tablets, 7 and 141b boxes Fancy assorted Oval Tablets, 7 and 141t) boxes Fancy A ssorted Square Tablets. 7 and 14!b boxes Honey, G'.yrerine, Elder Flower, and Carbolic, in bars and tablets, 7 and lilb boxes Soft Soap," for Wool-washing, Machinery, and general scouring purposes, equal to the im ported article Greaves, for Dog and Fowl Feed, always on hand. Paknell Steam Soap and Candle Works, Office, 7, Queen-street, Auckland. , jPttTY WEST No. 2 PUBLIC SCHOOL, \j Wellington-street. The Evening Classes will be re-opened on MOIST DAY, March 6, at 7 p.m. Terms :—Senior Class: English, Arithmetic, Book kesping, &c, is 6d per week. Junior Elementary : Class, Is per week. Fbencii Classes, conducted by Mons F. Peltzer, of the College of Henri Quatre, Paris. Terms, Is per lesson of one hour; ihree lessons per week, 2s 6d ' N ° T __l ° E- T. B. CAMERON, AkCHITEOT AFD ENGINEER, Corner of High-street and Vulcan Lane, Is prepared to supply Plane, Specifications, snd correct Estimates for all description of Buildings on Bhorte3t notice. VVOOLF begs to intimate to the Auckland public that he has com ineuecd business at Mevsrs Cousins and Atkins, new the Market, as a Turner and Twister, where all kinds of work in connection with the tmle will be attended jto with neatness aad despatch. Piices strictly mode rate. TO ARRIVE, by Overland Mail, T. Russeltj & Sons Got.d and Silver Keyless Watches. Weekly or Monthly Payments taken from good marks.—F. H. LEWIfSOtf, Jeweller, Queen-street.



&•■» WHOX,R«!M*: AMD PkTA.IL SADDLER A>'D HAKKISS MAKER, 138, QUERN-STRRBT. it TJCBTIiAND, flf eyt tha On inn T'.n-nk) BHI ITH, b eceiving and « Forwarding Agent, Queen ftieet Wbari, : Auckland. Goodi delive od from Ship's side with . despatch N.U—B'illast supplhjcl. :"P BECCOMBI A SON, , .Lil® MALTSTERS, BBEWBTW, AWT> V-OTTLBBS, j GREAT NORTHERN BREWERY, I AUCKLAND. i S ~F A TJ L S J fcj* la prepared to mnke up Gentiemen'.i Clothing to measure frr.m £2 1496c?al'veeri FasOhibiiKblo Bait, warranted well (shrunk ; also, Twowl Trcusors form j 10s Gd.— H. tfATJXBO, Tailor, three* doors from I'.oyul I M/ili lintel. Vi(:tor!ii-rtrH>t..--<;le,uilKr, ttni'nirliu:, -'-C A BERDEEN BOOT FACTORY, ■ 0.. A LBEUT-ST RE XT. I Every description of Men's, Women's, and Children's Colonial made Hoot* and Shoes kept in stock. The only Manufactory in the Province where hand closed and band made Boots are to be- hud. A supply of Saaink*; Waix-riiyhts always on on hand. BLACK ft CO. H. SHiTT N X" ti'R, BUILDER, nAIiPENTBR, AND JOINER, ! 'Sexapot&ry Premlsefl, ! WEST QT7EKJf-3TREE T, Lately in the occupation of Mr Leahy, Blacksmith, All Branches of the Building Trade executed by fe;)c;!ot!CB fi "Workmen. Shop Frosts, Oißre Fiitfc^n. ftp., ii 6. P" ULMAN'S PHOTOGKAPHIO • GALLERY, SSOATI A N T> • h T RUT, PH O GJt A PHY IN ALL ITS BRANCHES Views of the Hot Lakes, Rotomahana. The finest collection of local views and Maori cartes in Auckland. _3T Children's Portraitrl taken ijistantanomißl . tSS _. ■ -_. £- , ?l HOUSE, LAND, GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, NO. 8, QuriK'J-STRKKT. __" I A^cnt for Mr. C. G.«Qnick"s Waikato Parcels Delivery ! and Passenger lioolung. Aufnißt 5,1G75. _j f\ LAU X E B tv) THE RS, \J (LATE CROUBIK'S) ROYAL IllxE ART PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLWKJ.ES, (Opposite Union Bnnk\ QUSJSaf-STBKBT, AUCKLAND. First-eIaRS Portraits, from C.P.V. to Life Size, at Moderate Prices. Children's Portraits taken instantaneously. _______ M TL T. tUTF 0 B7D, SURGEON DENTIST, WAKEFIKLD - S T X B E T. Teeth extracted without Pain by Dr Clover's Patent Oxide Gas. Artiflcal Teeth (from One to a Full Bet). fTifZlTles go o¥will, \_/ WHEELWRIGHT, AND AGEICULTtTEAL IMPLEMENT MAKER, Otahuhu. Spring Cartß, Wagons, kc , made and repaired on the premises. Goods forwarded per Train to the Waikato. to~ 0 tic c of removal. paperhangingTotl, colour, and glass warehouse, No. r.3, Corner of Queen and Wos'. Qno^n-screeta. J. HENDERSON Has mnch pleasure in ami ji'ncing to his Friends and the Public generally, tin he lias removed to abovo address, where h tio:>~n to merit a continuance of their liberal support, NO. 53, QuEIOT-STUKET. PHOTOGRAPHIC NOTICE. The undersigned having purchased tho NEG- '.TIVES taken it the establhhaer;t of Mr H. H. Bap.tlktt, late Photograper, Qneen-strret, Auckland, beg to iutimato that COPIFS of the same may be obtained on application to them at their i;eorris, 224, Queen street, Auckland. It is requested that orders from a distance be accompanied by a remittance. G35-THE AMERICAN PHOTOGRAPHIC COMPANY! -m Peb JOBN SicGAKPiaiE, Manachse. "DRIME riOENED "O UTTER. FINE BACON AND HAJV»S! EICE CHEESE! FRESH EGGS! Regular Weekly Supplies If AT -WHOLESALE PEICE3 ADAM LAYBOURN, Port-street, QTANDARD FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. 63?" Agent for Auckland— HENRY GILFILLAN, 7, Queen-atrnet. MA 0 H INERT 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 COENER OF VICTOEIA AND NELSON-STEEETS, - 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 EeneweS and Eepaired. Quartz Crushing Machinery made to order. Timber Jacks as formerly. For sale. Horizontal and Vertical Encrina T M jP O R T A N T. NOTICE OF REMOVAL ! J. HENDERSON in thanking his friends and the public generally for their favours for tha past sixteen years, beg to inform (hern that he has tateen tho premises lately occupied by H. Gilberd, Painter, Wyndham-street, s s it below Herald office), and purposes giving his undivid<>d attention to the HOUSE AND SHIP PAINTING BUSINESS, in which he will endeavour to merit a 'continuance of their patronage. N.B.—Tho extensive Stock of Paperhanßings, &c, will be disposed at the Lowes* Bomnnerative Prices. All Orders executed' with deipatch by experienced workmen. G~W. HARDW I 0 X, a FAMILY GBOCEB AND GENERAL PROVISION MEBCHANT, Shobtland Crhscknt, Atjckbakd. ! G.W.H. ?in returning to hia , r numerous 1 friends and the public generally for their land sup port daring the pa^, is glad to inform them that he is still in a position to carry out with^proroptness and despatch any orders, that may be [entrusted to his care. , i < Mone^bufflrst-classiGoods guaranteed.J ' '



! , Business Cards. f OA^ R~~ SON Iss « Honso »nd Lanfl Agent, Rent ana Del ! Collector, SticMwy'e Builflfags, Queen-street. __ E O R G E A~K E R S FREEMAN'S HAY SOAP AUD CANDLE WORKS. VST Cash Buyer of Tallow. i IpTARNOCET~ BE. OTHERS 1 Vy SOAP & CANDLE SLiNiJFACriJRERS, ! EIOHMSNi>, CuZ'Si CREEK. I Office •- I>urii!ia3-3tiai)t,_ Ancklartd; TUT IBS N O R" M A N Jj_l TEACHER 03? MUSIC, W ATBIiIOO QXTA.DR AX T, Opposite Govornineni; House. I_wA T T s I § KIOTOQRAI'HSK,. i :■ Qttern-btkski', OKKiroyaA. . i j yi j s" b p p~W~t I . FKEEMAN'S BAY STEAM MILLS, Nc. 101, LoWKR QtfKßff-OTRKET, VVhAHF, A V C R Ii A_.V I>. : c o ol'S' ' 'BUSSES O? © leave Coonibftn' qunrtti to Mid f. ijtiarter-pto! oviji y lionr for V ewmarfeet Kpcora—B. ntt'irtor to li 2, arid 6. ', Grikftou l.oad~ji'A«vy hour. CARRIAGES, BUGGIES, HANSOMS, ETC., ALWAYS j ON Hlltß I" IAY OF ISLANDS COAL YARD 3 BREAKWATER ROiT). i HAY OF ISLANDS AND NEWCASTLE COAL ON SALE. Cfllno: 7, Quc-n-atro^t. EBNRY GILFILLAN, A Rftnt. ■pO^SOKBY PARCELS EXPRESS. J. BAINBftIIJGE Sem to Inform <he ir.hahitnr.'s of PoPßOllby Jhat on and after Monday, the lOrh to.Uirf, h- will run » Parcels Xzpnm, Vavirg Mv Web-.t«B (noxt Union Bank>. at one nVock and hAlt'PPfii torn dally. Parcels bntruftcfl to him will ho (iclivtied at the lowest rat«s linn wit1-, the quickest despatch. A.no« land Office at Mr R. J?. V/eUteVn, Saddler, (JueeH-1 street. PonsDnhy Central Store. PIANOFORTES, &c. t Just Arrived, -i- ex Carnatlo,- A choice nai>orttn«nt of Knglish Piannforfes, with He Parent Three Pfdals, to he sold clieiiii : :ofo, a hirfje stoclf of Muf.ical Instruments of all hinds nncl all the newesi rind most popular Mvmie of Ihe day. a) 1 vlie ahuvo havinß )wn selected per sonally by Mr. H. Cnckspy in iho Homo Markets, each instrument will have his registered trado mark, "Invicfii." and will bo suarautped trenuino.—H. CTJCKsEY. MiisJc Pel'icr^O^Qufjn-street. [ESTABIirSIIBD 18f>'Jr.] Eyanpolntmeut Excellency tlie "to His <g&##^^&&& Governor. TB A. R N E T % . POPJC BUTCHER, HAM i\ND BACON CURER, Khxt City llall, OPPOSITK THE TniSTLK lIOTEIj, AND AT PABNELL T. Barkett in thanking the public for their long and steady support, and having purchased Mr. Morey business, as carried on in the premises opposite Mr. Darby's Thistle Hotel, beg to announce that he is now _repai-cd to* supply every requisite of the trade. .All Goods stamped so an to defy imitation. N. E.—Arrangements are now complete for tho Bupply of shipping ordere, which will, meet with prompt delivery, and with T.B.s personal attention. AN OLD STORY RE-MOBAL'D. Two rnnn a journey had to fro (The one was Jim, the other Joe), The distance two Beore mile« and ton, And fifty long miles back again. Away they sped with right good will. Through bush and brake, o'er plain and hill, But very soon the ono call'd -Toe Declared he could no further go. Jim's hurry would ziot brook delay, So like a shot ho sped away ; His journey and his business oVr, He took the road f..r home once more! When half way back he met poor Joe, ' Walking along but very clow, Who wlion ho saw that it was Jim, Wiih rueful face thns qucstion'd him : " Pray tell mo friend how it can be, That you can wnlk so l'g'ht and free, While I, wi'h blisters on each too, - Have iJvo-and-twenty milet to go?" Quoth .Tim, "Tho secret you shall know How I with c-iße and comfort gp, Dame Nature's Rifts I don't abuse, And Tlemus always mnkns my plioes. We forget whether Jim wore a pair of our Men's Elastic Siiif-s cr Balmoral Boots at 12s fid, but they .both go well. His wifo hos knpt up to him for years, and she woara our own make Kid Elastic Sides^at 10s Gd. HEMUS'S STAR~BOOT WAREHOUSE, Market Corner, Queen-street. IX B TJ "R X E, a WHOLESALE BELLOWS MAKER, Wakefield-steeet, AuCKIiAND. HW Blacksmith's Bellows made and repaired. TTICTORIA QUADEAMi T"or Sale, four Allotments and two Cottages ; 94 feet frontage. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Land Apents, Fort-street. R. FAULDER, Sole Contractor to the City Council for the Emrt/ing of Earth Closets, Privy Boxes, Cesspits, etc., is prepared to attend punctually to all requests regarding tho above. Persons desiring to have the said places attended to, either weekly, fortnightly, or otherwise, can have tho same done by leaving a notice, either verbal or written, with the Inspector of Nuisances, City Council Office, Queen-street. FISHER A N ]). C 0., Wholesale, Shipping, and Family Butcher, Queen-street, corner of Durham-street, Auckland. Poultry of all kind s 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. TAMES BCT T CHER, $1 CABTEE, CO^TEACTOB, &c. Goods Cleared and Delivered from Ships' side on SHORTEST NOTICE. BALLAST SUPPL-lED. Newcastle and Bay oir Island Coals. « Also, T^Tvrrp. put or went, at P TEA SPIN APT.- BA^EB |A CIABD.J Q AMTJE-L 1 WELLS S3 House, Land, and Commission Agent, Collector of Rents, Debts, Highway Kates, &c. Loans arranged. / Office:—l 29, Queen-street (three doors below the Union Bank.) ||O.OiB ! BONES! B0_?3SB! Bought in any quantities for Cash at the Freeman's •Bay Bone Mills, and at No. 101, Lower Queen-street, b^_ J. & J. SOPPET. PTIHE Undersigned are Cash Pub JL CHASERS Of HIDES, SHEEPSKINS, WOOI TALLOW, &c, &c, at highest market rates, in any quantity. Consignors direct will have prompt and immedial cash remittances returned, at satisfactory ratea. IRELAND BEOS., Takners and Leather Manttfactukeks, | AnfiKi,*wt>. UCKLAND .WATERWORKS. BRAKSTON & FOESTER,. DULY LICENSED PLUMBBBS, Aro prepared to lay on Water Services in aoGord»BC( 'with the" Specifications and General Condition! required, and on the most reasonable terms. BRALSTON & EORSTER, j Plumbers and Gasfitters, &c, ' :• . Albert-street.



I Business Cards. -j— ■ : ' /t mHE UNDERSIGNED - ! -J ! i . Have ojs_Sale — , A SHIPMENT OF TEAS, r SUPERIOR QUALITIES, Iff -HALF-CHESTS AND BOXER. T. H. HALL & CO., " CANTERBURY CHEESE. 10 CASES ON SALE. ■ 1 T. H. HALL k CO. ON S A L E : , I BiCOJ? AND HAMS 1 | OATMEAL TEARL BARLEY OATS j KELSON HOPS. T. H. HALL & CO. mo BE SOLDf CHEAP. ; I " W WANGA K..EI COAL _^l PBOM KAMA MINE ! A splendid sample on view at J. CRAIG'S, FOBT-STREET. TJAVJNG- been appointed Agent XJL for tha Htar Mills, I am now prepar»! to ■ execiite '.'l'dira f r iha followa.g Goods, on the most advantageous terms: — , " Slar Brand Flour Superilue SUk-aressed do Wlieat Meal iirm Sharps Mai/.e .Veal, <Sc. • Q. W. BINNEY, Q.ueen-Btroet, Auckland. pvCANGLS ! OBANGES ! ORANGES ! On Sale, "Ex Edith, 60,000 ORANGES I Prime Fruit, in splendid condition, In lots to '{, niit purchasers. " L. D. NATHAN & CO Bat a Via sea and fire INSUBANCB COMPANY PREPABED TO '^ACCEPT FTEE OR MARINE RISKS at LOWEST RATES. Losses paid either in this Colony or at any^of the Company's Branches. All information may be obtained by applying to General Agent, Bank Buildings. Auckland, Fobruary 3, 1875. ■OUTLER AND McINNES, J5 HOUSE, SIGN, AND DECOIUTIVB PAINTEBS AND P PEE HANGERS, i?oot of 'WaUefield-Btreet. Oil, Colour, Glass, White Lead, Scrim, Brushes, Varnishes, Glue, Paperhangings ol all descriptions. Ear All orders entrusted to their care will receive prompt attention. Xmekican rubber stamp XL COMPANY, DUNEDIN. Messrs Eeed and Brett have been appointed Auoltlund agents for the above Company, and all orders lefuvith them 'will be promptly attended to. "B*mph'M to lie wmi aUheJjTj.it offinß. T OS B O OH? & C 0., V • WOOL STAPLERS & BROKERS, j FORT-S T R X X T, Auckland. Are Wool and Skin Buyers. They are also prepared to make liboral advances on Wool consisted to them, and which they will ware house and ship on the most favourahlo terms to their customers. All Wools classified If required. ' V* Reference : National Bank of New Zealano\__ R. MASSEY HARD IN G (F.R.C.S., England, by Exam.), Formerly HOUSE SURGEON, Middlesex Hospital, May be consulted at all hours at his residence, MR. KING'S, CHEMIST, &0., Qujcen-stbbet, Next to National Bank. __ _ .^_-_- i 0 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 orderii for Coals, Firewood. &c, on the moat liberal terms, and hopes by strict atten tion to business to receive a share of that patronage so liberally accorded to his predecessors. N.B.—Po3ts, Rails, and Palings always on hand. FENCING Off ALL DESCRIPTION. Cartino Done with Despatch. All orders left »t Mr R. Brewm'a Auckland Seed ' Depot will receive piomy attention. : TTfOR SALE, at a very low price, -«- a good three roomed Cottage, with freehold Allotment, 45 x 99 feet at Ponsonby.—Apply to John Soppet, Ko 8, Queen-street. FOR Positive Sale, cheap, on easy terms, a good four-roomed Cottage, with ; outbuildings and good freehold garden, 40 x 100 ft, good well, etc, and splendid view, at Glenburn, Ponsonby.—Apply to John Soppet, No 8, Queen street. FOR SALE AT OUR WORKS— 3, 6, 10, 15, and 20 horse-power Engines and i Boilers 1 Bonemill, for hand or steam power, ex Merwan jeeFrarujee Break down and Circular Sawing Machinery !Flax Machines i New and second-hand Timber Jacks. Terms can he arranged. MASEFIELD fc CO. ! T^OTICE OP REMOVAL.' MISS HILL Begs to inform the inhabitants of Ponsonby, and the Parents of her Pupils, that she will remove, to her ' new residence, Wentworth House, Ponsonby, and ' that she has not disposed of the goodwill of her . School. " Miss Hill will be prepared to receive a limited num ber of Boarders, her houee being large, well venti lated, and replete with every requirement for their comfort, ' . •'■■"! School Duties will commence on WEDNESDAY, 1 19th April. MBS. KAYE WRIGHT begs to inform Parents and Guardians that on Wed nesday, April 19, she will assume the control of the School at present conducted, by Miss Hill, in Hohson • street. Under her personal charge tne greatest care and attention will be devoted to impartiug to her Pupilß a thoroughly sound Education in all its branches. Mrs. Wright having studied Music and the Modern Lang\iat(es under eminent Masters both in London and on. the Continent, > possessing many q testimonials as to her attainments, and having held a s high position "under the Board 'of Education in this province during the'past three years'(which'is'a sufficient guarantee as to her capabilities as a Teacher), confidently anticipates giving the utmost satisfaction to the Parents of those_ Pupils whojmay be entrusted to her care.



Dornwells Advertisement;. T HATE MUCH PLEASURE I3S acquainting the public with the R E M O V;A ":£. of my business to my NEW PREMISES (NEAR THE NEW THEATRE), ON FRIDAY NEXT (D,V.) S MARCH 81, andio have SUCH A DISPLAY OF MEAT as has not been seen south of the Line. In returning ray sincere thanks for the v< ity liberal patronage always accorded me, I beg to csJl attention to facts why the> same should be even extended, in tho New Premises :— The Cattle are the best that can. "be obtained. They are slaughtered at my private slaughterhouse, in a humane, cleanly and wholesome ma_tner; and The the Meat is sold at prices that defy competition. SMALL PHOFITS, QUICK RETURNS, and LARGE SALES, are sure to secure the LARGEST TRADE in Town. OWING TO EXTRA CUSTOM IN THE SUBURBS, ' I shall run TWO CARTS daily; and any . ~ meat bought before 10 a.m., can be. delivered in time for dinner. I SHALL EXHIBIT AND SELL ON SATURDAY, 10 PRIME OXEN, From Awitu, 50 SHEEP, 10 LAMBS, 10 PIGS, •2 CALVES. ■ FORE-QUARTERS MUTTON... ... 2-_d. LEGS MUTTON ............ ... 4d. ROAST BEEF ... ... 3d; 4d, sd, and 6d. BOILING BEEF ... ....... 2d, 3d, 4d. CORNED BEEF, OF STJPERIOK QUALITY, IN TIERCES. 4 A. DORNWELL. . . The Proprietor is determined to CLEAR OUT the whole of the Stock on SATURDAY EVENING, even if he should have to resort to a Dutch Auction.



nno shippers, "contractors, and l ~": BUILDERS. X A XT B I T I M BEE. The undersigned is selling at GREATLY EED' ; UCED P.^-^^ C. A. HARRT^ : AND AT THL j m% January 26, IS7O. j!' ll *■ Positive Sole, at a very low * , , pl'ieo< a real'y £00(1 House, with , ireehol<? garden in Rood order, 48x 110 feet, situated J m Oxford-sh-eet, South Newton, i n Apjly 1« JOHN SOPPKT, No 8 Qiieen-strpfit"" DOKEB Y-STREKT.- For Sale, 5 £-}J BalMlng Allotments, eich SO feit frontage. Fsice, £1 per foot : terms fiasy. • SAMUAL OOCHR*Nn & SON, I Land A pouts. Fort-street. IE\)R Immediate Pale, at very low i prices, several choice Allotments at Ponsonby. ■ Apply to ~,„ \, JOBN SOPPET. \ "" , _ No. 8, Queen-street.""' "008. SALE, on very easy terms, a -li- rnally good House or 7 rooms, with slated roof, water laid ou, and every convenience* for a family, together with freehold allotmr-nt-, 10 fett frontage to Upper Queen-fltivet by 185 frfd d<;ep.--Apply to JOHN SOPPET No. S, Queen-street. YfOR SALE, at ■ Ellerslie,, a really JL good ,nd well-built new House,-of 0 room's, with every convenience for a family, together with large garden well laid out and planted with fruit and ornamental trees, only three minutes' walk from the Railway Station, and fronting on to the main road, Apply to JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. "pOR SALE, remarkably cheap, 182 JL acres of splendid Land, with creek frontage, and a very groat quantity of Totara trees of large size upon it.—Apply to JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. FIOR IMMEDIATE SALE,- three Eligible Building Allotments, Brighton Koaa. Price low, Terms easy. . SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, ___^__ ' Auctioneers. ]^OR Immediate tale, at an exceed ingly low price, a compact Farm of 100 acres good land, 25 of which are in grass, with four-roomed House, Stables, &c, only 4 milts from Hamilton, with frontage to the main road. Apnly to JOHN SOPPET, . - . No. 8, Queeu-streot. ]^OR 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. "P O R SALE. A three-horse power Threshing Machine, with horse gear complete; also, New Winnowing Machine. , ' SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON. T^OR SALE, a very desirable Farm Jty, 616 acres at Bast Pukekohe. This fine Farm las a frontage of lyi miles to the Drury and Tuakau jiKoads, and lies within 2 miles of two Railway Stations on the Auckland'and Mercer Railway. The land is nearly all in rie'h'grass, well fenced, and sub divided by permanent fences into 7 paddocks, There is a never failing suppiy of water in, every paddock, also a Creek running through the centre rf the farm. About 100 acres are standing1 bush, and divided into blocks for shelter and ornament. There is a com fortable .Residence upon the Farm, containing seven apartments, together with substantial yards and pens, ( which are most complete either for Cattle or She?p. This is a really first-class Farm. Intpnding pur chasprscan inspect for themselves, and will be shewn over the property by the owner, Mr C Tylden. This property can be sold in farms of 416 and 200 acres, to suit purchasers.—J. ■M. LENNOX, Estate Agent, Auckland. FOR SALE, at Ponsonby, a good Five-roomed Residence (quite new), witb free hold allotment 60 x 100. Price, £281. One-half of the money can re'r am on mortgage if dei-ired The owner of this property is only Felling because he is leaving the country,—J. M. LENNOX, Eslate Agent, Auckland. OR SALE, one of the Choicest Farmi in the Province of Auckland. There are neprly 700 acreß in the Farm, nearly all of which is fenced and Wd down in rich grass. This splendid Farm is situated at, Te Awiiautn, one of the richest * agricultural districts in the country, and is only a short distance from the proposed Railway Station.— J. M. LENNOX, Estate Agent. FOR SALE, at Newmarket, a pretty and tastefully built Residence. There are 7 rooms hi the residence, together with commodious outhouses, stabling, etc. The property is only a few minutes walk from the Newmarket Railway Station, and is built upon a large freehold allotment.—J. M. Lennox, Estate Agent, Auckland.- FOR SALE, a bargain, the Ellerslie Stables, with 6£ acres of freehold,' and large frontage to the main South Road. Price, £450. The soil is first quality.—J. M. Lennox, Estate Agent, Auckland. OR SALE, near the Royal Oak, a good Suburban Property, with 8J acres of free hold This property is most beautifully situated, at the corner of three'roads, and commands magnificent view of the Mannkau and surrounding country. There are 5 rooms in the Residence, together with stabling, cowsheds, and an excellent orchard. Price, £650,—J M. Lennox, Estate Agent. ' TpOR SALE, at Remuera, near JL Orakei, a good Suburban Residenci-, wi. ■ iy> acres of freehold, all laid out in first-cb.es orchard and pasture. Th« residence commands r bautiful view, and is situated opposite to Willian Hunt, Esq. Price, £450.— J. M. Lennox, Estate A /out, Auckland. GBRYETT, Tailor (from the • establishment of the renowned "Poole," London), has commenced business over the City Mart, junction of Queen, and Shortland-streets. Orders executed in the newest fashions at reasonable prices, and with punctuality. Gentlemen desiring1 to be well dressed will not ba disappointed by patroni sing the above. Commands received at all hours of the day, or at gentlemen's own private residences if required. Repairs and-alterations attended to with equal despatch. GILHAM'S 'Busses will leave • Onehunga at a quarter to 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 unit convenience of evening parties. . MRS. WOOD; Upper WakeneM-' street, Certificated Mid-wife and Monthly Nupe, bpgs to inform the ladies of Auckland agd'its vicinity that Bhe will be open to any engagement, and by strict attention and kindness hopes to gain their patronage. (HARRIER PIGEONS for Sale.— V^ Apply at the Star Office. ■ TMPORTANT PUBLIC NOTICE. •WILLIAM BROWNHILL, BOOT pD BHO B MAE EB, ' Of No. 88, Queen-street, Thanking his friends,,patrons, and the public in general for all past favors, begs to notify to them thai he has RE M; O E. D ~.„..:_,.," To those more commodious premises lately occupied by "Mr AsEer;" . No. 70, Qtteen-street, (Opposite the Bank of New Zealand), Where he hopes by strict attention to business together with civility and a first-class article at a moderate profit to iStill retain a fair share ofFtheir patronage. ■*«■ ' ■•>.^t I^OBSES, BUGGIES, &c. B-E.M.O V ED. ffOS EIRE, Horses, Buggies, or any other kind of vehicle, at my new stables, Lome and "Wellealey streets. . . W.fOROWTBER.