The Evening Star.

Auoklahd, N.Z., THUBSDAr, JANUARY 27, 1876

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KUSSUJLiL. — _ ,-, rep: (From our own Correspondent.) m £l This day. q Ua The declaration of Vne poll for Mongonui Skii d the Bay of I^ ia nds election took place a r •day. I* wp.s found that three double Voli tes were recorded for Lundon. This makes only illiams 35, of a majority. He was declared has Si ly elected. of t suffi, ALEXANDRA. the p (From our own Correspondent.) n, ea This day. °f Tj- being the Kingites' Sabbath, there /-,or j i a great muster at morning service at ov^ pita, special prayers being offered for fiDe °. lb ither during harvesting.. There ia no oU. le rk being done. All the natives residing P 01° hin several miles distant are present. are ' FIH WELLINGTON. S J| . niu arrive here on or aoout the instant arid eava with the .'English Mail, six hours after arrival, orNAPIEPt AND SOUTHERN PORTS.



yOU S AN FRANCISCO DIRECT. The Pow erfnl Al Iron Screw Steamship CITY OF SAN FRANCISCO Will leave DUNEDIN on Febrn lry 9, and AUCK LAND en February 14, conveying H.B.M.'s Mails for San ];bancisoo, United Stat.is, Grkat Britain, via Ka>- davatj and Honolulu. The 'Cabins on the Port Si(?re of this splendid Steamer axe reserved for Passen jers bookina in New Zea!aa a. ■ For further particulars, Freif ;ht, or Passage, apply to OWEN & GJJAHAM. Agents, Auckland. _» *K^- 13 EGUI |AE MONTHLY K^;^:'",, , li stf.a? t communication "'■■' BETWEEN .A {ICELAND, SYDNEY, TOBeffisasssassi. and melbc )urne. The fast and favourite s.b. * H E R O, Captain Logan, may be exp< icted here again about the 9th of February. She will leave for. Sydney ani 1 Melbourne three days after arrival. For freight or- apply to CEUICIKSHANK & CO., Agents. 16, QuerjD-street, Auckland., Ja'jnary 5, 1876. v%^v T7OR T &.RANAKI, JL NELSOIvT, PICTON. WEL sffi£Myfc * MNGTON, liYTTELTON, AND [Booking through to Melbourne, Greyraouth, Hokitika, Westport, Aka roa, Timaru, and Oarnaru.J TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 1. The Union Steam Shipping Con ipany's magnificent new Steamer HAWEA. Captain E Wheeler, will leave th b Onehunga Wharf on TUESDAY, the Ist February. February B—Taupo, as abcive. Through tickets to Melbourne at leduced rates. For freight or passage apply to HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, 25, QTieen-street « "Ljl ' "MEW ZEALAND fiMfnKSb. -»1 STEAM SHIPPING COM- PANY (LIMITED.) Fob New Plymouth, Nelson, Picton, "Wellino ton, Lyttelton, and Otago ; fa anshipplng at "Wellington for Wangantji, Napier, and Poverty Bay ; and at Nelaon for Westpoet, Geetmouth, and Hokitika. [PASBENGEBa Booked Thbough to Mslbocbnz.] The b.b. WELLINGTON Will leave the Onehunga Wharf on SUNDAY next, tha 30th instant,--at 11 a.m. Latest train for Passengers at 9.25 a.m. An Omnibus from TJnion Bank coxner at 10 a.m. 3rd February—s.s. Phoebe, as a.bove. - Beturn tickets at single rates to all ports. For freight or passage apply to W. F. WHEELEK, Auckland. Or, A. BABNES, Onehunga. Offices: Hobson's Buildings, Shortland-street. QHIP < OAENATIO/ JJ^IvIKI kJ FROM LONDON. Consignees are requested to pass *flHß9nß§!»3r*** entries and obtain delivery orders from the undersigned for their goods without delay. Cargo impeding the discharge of the ship will be landed and stored at Consignees' risk and expense. Captain Chapman will not be responsible for any debts centracted by any member of his crew. JOHN BATGER, Agent N.Z. Shipping Co (Limited). _ "^Zsj, T?IRST SHIP for LONDON. JtiSß^gM& To SAIL EAKLY IN FEBRUAEY. H™' The favourite ship CIT7 OF AUCKLAND, Capt. EalliS. Unrivalled accommodation for First and Third Class Passengers. CKUICKSHANK & CO., Agents. 16, QueeE-street, January 6,1875. , ~*sk%^ QTEAM COMMTJNICA fMWfIntf3~v KJ TION WITH THE THAMES AND COROMANDEL; TIME-TABLE. HAURAKI. From Auckland: From Thames: Thursday, 1.30 a m Thursday, 4.30 p in Friday, 11 a m Friday. 6 p ni Sunday, 3pm Monday, 10 a m ENTERPRISE. For Thames: Thursday, 10.30 p m MANAIA. From Auckland: From Coromandel: Wednesday, 12 noon Thursday, 12 noon Friday, 11 a.m. Friday, spm Keturn Tickets available from Thursday, 28th inst, to Tueßday, Ist February. Saloon, 12s ; Steerage, ss. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Not responsible for accidents in shipping, carrying, or discharging Jive stock. Not responsible for any cargo or parcels put on board without a shipping note. J. EDWARDS, Manager. ASSENGERS' LINE OF PACKETS TO NEW ZEALAND. OWNED BY MESSES. SHAW, SAVILL & CO.. 34, Leadenhall-street, London. The above line of ships are regular »*__*»§*,_ traders to all the principal ports of jE__s__s_3__>Sv New Zealand. They are clipper ships, IcfSS*s__l*?^classed Al at Lloyds, and commanded JBMJaHiBBiby 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 ntervalß. Full particulars on application to L. D. NATHA3ST & CO., OWEN is. GRAHAM, CEUICKSHANK & CO.. ! Agents. m* rpAM O' SHANTEB I will leave the Government Wharf, Onehunga, for Waiuku, as "Wednesday, 26th, 430 pm; return Thursday ■J. morning Saturday, 29, 7am; return same day I any other information, apply to V A. CUNNINGHAM, Oil Onehunga or Newmarket; i % W. J. HURST & CO., ] — —-%J Queen- street, Auckland. ' iiSfe IST ° T I ° E* ' ■SeeC*^ On and after Friday, the 21st inst, .ijgjsa *ne Steamer . f£| QUICKSTEP, Lue/w Detween Mercer and Hamilton on arrival an* wit 31*11 at 10- 30 aJn- carryißg Passengers and ij";^ Jn Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays »'movßdr er notice- AJI Passengers and Parcels dtobai the cfflce of John s °PPett, i* gent, Do ! tßman ,£Btreet> for_the above places' will receive : ?™££ Mention. ' j ffij I 0. G. QUICK, ' ' Proprietor.



Shipping, j ■«« Jjt\s^. !•« if ih \j x A I.'. EXCURSION ADCKLAJSD TO KAIPAitA/and BACK ON Regatta Day (January 29). The s.s, GEMINI will leave Auckland on SATUR DAY next, at 10 a la. 1h». train will leave River- I head at noon, and arrive back at 5p m. Single i Fares for the double journeyu by train and steamer. j. Casey. January 2G. fuOR POVERTY BAY A&^fSv -a-* AND EAST COAST. •llti " '.<??? The schooner «*«* AG^ES DONALD will take in cargo for the above places on MONDAY ! nest, the 31st instant. J M. NICCOL, Agent. 3 . Bnsifeefc'a Oardg. i Q N S A~~ L E . Portland Cement (now landing)—3oo casks White's and other brands 7 And all kinds of Builder's Materials. KEANE & JENKINSON, Victoria-street Bast. GEORGE D I CKSON, Jun., BREAD AND BISCUIT BAKER, TOP OF HOESON-STKBET. "Wedding and Christening Cakes made to order. All kinds of Fancy Goods always on hand. Families waited on Daily. E&~ Shipping Supplied. ; "VT OTI C E O F"rTe ~mT~O~V AL. ELWIN B. DICK SON, LICENSED LAND BROKER, TJmler tlie Land Transfer (Torrene') Act, 1870, DRAUGHTSMAN, ILLUMINATOR, HERALD PAINTER, ETC. Agent for Mutual Life Association of Australasia. 7, SOMEBVKLT/S BTHIiWINGS, AtTOKIAND. A AND W. CRAIG. xA.« i HOUSE AND SHIP PLUMBERS, Have Removed their Place of Business Irom Lower Queen-street, to NEXT DOOR TO NEW ZEALAND HERALD OFFICE, WTNDHAM-ftTREET. PI S H E R AND CO., Wholesale, Shipping, and Family Butcher, Queen-street, corner of Durham-street, Auckland. Poultry of all kinds dressed to order. Prime Smoked Tongues, Home-cured Bacon. Corned Beef on sale in large quantities. N.B.—Dealers in Game. Live Pheasants forwarded to all parts of the Colony upon receipt of order. . Families waited on in town or suburbs. Q. OLD E N BOOT. WILLIAM. MILLER, Maitofacttjrub of Sea Boots and Eveby other Dkscmption op Boots aht> Shoes, Next to Oxleys' Blockmafcers-), Queen-street Wharf. Repairs neatly executed. ORTLAND HOUSE. m~ PRIVATE BOARDING ESTABLISHMENT, Hobson-street, Auckland, N.Z. J. RUSSELL, Settler and Colonist over 25 years, still continues to accommodate his old friends, and new arrivals, with first-clats, well aired, Single and Double Bedrooms; aJso, Private...Parlours for Families. This Establishment is well-known to be in a very healthy situation. Terms, as usual, per clay or week, moderate. Auckland, 17th December, 1875. HGOODACRE, BOOTMAKER • GREY-STREET. Men's Boots, 15s; Men's Shoes, 12s 6d; Ladies' Boots from 12s 6d ; Men's Soleing and Heeling, 4p Gd. ON.SY TO LEID on first-class freehold ecurity, low' rates of interest.— R. C. Dyer, Sbortland-stree MONKiY TO LHN.D in large or small Bums, at very low rate of interest.— Apply to Mr. Laishley, Solicitor, High-street. "AUCKLAND SAYINGS BANK. J^ pENNY At the Office of the Auckland Savings Bank NOW OPEN. HOTTRS OF ATTENDANCE FOE 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 pay and eecievk Money, and on Saturday Evenings to take in money only, from 7 to 9 o'clock. R.. CAMERON, Manager. ROGERS, J v n., • CABIVETMAKER, UPHOLSTRRER, AND FURNITURE DEALER, Foot of Gbey-stbeei. N.B.—Every description of work in connection with the above trade executed with economy and despatch, Suites supplied at various piices, O S BOR N E & C 0., • WOOL STAPLERS & BROKERS, 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. pi B^ WOOD HA M. lowtherTbazaar, 25 8, Qtteen-stbbkt, Opposite the Market, TOYS, STATIONERY, FANCY GOODS, ETC. "PLANTS ! PLANTS ! PLANTS j FOR PLANTING OUT NOW. Cucumber, Melon (Rock, Water, and Pie), Vegetable Marrow, PumpbiD, and Tomato in pots, Cauliflowor, Cabbage, Lettuce, Ked Cabbage, *c, &c. R. BAIRD, Victoria Sbed Stores, Victoria-street. BUY RECKITT'S FRENCH BLUE. And See that Each Ball Is Wrappd in Paper bearing the name of RECKITT, j As its Splendid Quality has caused a bost a of Inferior Imitations. . Sold by all respectable Grocers and Storekersepe. T~A~M E S ]TirT~o~lOnR > Si CARTER, CONTRACTOR, &c. Goods Cleared and Delivered from Ships' side on SHORTEST NOTICE. BALLAST SUPPLIED. JSbwoastlb and Bay ov Island Coats. Also, 188-wood, cut or uncut, at REASONABLE RATISS PHILLIPPS AND SON, ft OIL, COLOUR, and GLAS3 MERCHANTS, Importers of Paperhangings, Scrim, Paints, Oils, Turpentine, Colours, Varnishes, French Polish, Gold Leaf, Artists' Colours and Brushes, Plato, 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^ pLAD TIDINGS! REDUCTION OF PRICES !! Primest Bibs BeeF 4d, 5d Primest Sirloins Beef ...6d Boiling Beef 3d, 4d Legs Mutton 4d Hind-quarters IMutton 4d ' Fore-quarters Mutton 2^d j A. DORNWELL. [



A BERDEEN BOOT FACTORY, , -Ou, ALBERT-STREET. Every description of Men's, Women's, and Children's Colonial made Boots and Shoes kept in stock. The only Manufactory in the Province where hand closed and hand made Boots are to be had. A supply of Seamless Watertight always on on hand. BLACK & CO. WH. 'SKINNER, * j BUILDER, | CARPENTER AND JOINER, VULCAN LANE. All Branches of the Building Trade executed by Experienced Workmen. Shop Fronts, Office Fittings. &c, Sic. E. G A T L A JN D'S * TOY BAZAAR AND FANCY REPOSITORY, j Karangahapo Road, Newton. I By a small outlay at the above, a great amount of ; domestic peace may be secured. | Cheap, amusing, and instructive Toys in endlesß I variety. ULMAN'S .PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERY, SHORTLANI) - b T R E E T. photography in all its beanches Views of the Hot Lakes, Rotomahana. The finest collection of local views and Maori cartes in Auckland. _3T Children's Portraits taken instantaneousl . Tf_fe OL Alt KE BHOTHE RS, (LATE CROMBIE'S) ROYAL FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERIES, (Opposite Union Bank), QUEiSN-S T B E E T, Auckland. First-class Portraits, from C.D.V. to Life Size, at Moderate Prices. Children's Portraits taken instantaneously. PR IZE MEDALS ANI3 CERTIFICATES AWARDED TO JAMES SMITH, New-street ,NelPon, N.Z, einco 1872, for excr-llence of Nelson-madk Winks aku Cordials. Sole /.g-ent in Auckland :— HENRY CONN OP, Wakefield-street, opposite Fitzroy Hot^l. OTTINGSBYTHEWAY. from london to auckland ox board thk ' City of Auckland.' The abovs Tanophlet may be had at Ihfi Star office. PRICE ONE PBILLIJtsG BACH. The accf-unt is vtry interesting, and would bo read eagerly by the friends in England ft# 1«. 5\ TRAFFOED, Buegfon dkktist, Wakefield-strebt. Teeth extracted witlioiit Pain by Dr Clover's Patent Oxiilo Gas. , Artifical Teeth (from One to a Full Set). [Established 1864.] By appointment <sSsSj£»i|sl7^sV Excellency the to His -<g^#%g^S«SiJr Governor. TB A R N E T T, PORK BUTCHER, HAM AND BACON CURER, Next City Hall, Oppositr the Thistle Hotel, and at Paknell T. Barnett in thanking the public for their long and steady support, an d bavingijHrchasedMr.Morey, business, as carried on in the premises opposite Mr. Darby's Thistle Hotel, beg to announce that hoa is now prepared to supply every requisite of the trade. AH Goods stamped fo as to defy imitation. N. B.—Arrangements* are now complete for the supply of shipping orders, which will meet with prompt delivery, and with T.B.s personal attention. __ _ _ _ • Native Lands and General Commission Agent Licensed Interpreter, Under the "Native Lands Act, 1873." The advertiser is in a position to devote the whole of his time to the transaction and completion of any business with the natives with which he may be entrusted. Address : High-street, next to Commercial Hotel. jy EVI TT, GUN-MAKBE 244, QUEEN-STREET. Always In Stock—Best brands Gunpowder, ftc. Blasting Powder, and Fuze, Shooting and Fishing Tackle. Q. D. B TJ R X E, WHOLESALE BELLOWS MAKER, WAKEFIELD ■ STREET, AUCKLAKD. l»~ Blacksmith's Bellows made and repaired. J?. WEBSTER; • Wholesale and Ektah. SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKER, IS3, Qttkbn-strbet, Auckland, (Next the Union Bank). ESECCOMBE & SON, MALTSTERB, BREWERS, AND BOTTLERS, GREAT NORTHERN BREWERY, AUCKLAND. NELSON GROWN FRUIT, in any quantity, shipped with.care by H. COLLINS, Bay View Hotel, Nelson. IS" References at the Star Office. W SMITH, Receiving and • Forwarding Agent, QueeD-street Whari, Auckland. Goods delivered from Ship's side with despatch. N.B-—Ballast supplied. /CRICKETING SEASON. Page's and Cobbett's BATS at home prices, at G. Waller's, Tobacconist,' Queen-street. T B. W A V CORN AND PRODUCE MERCHANT, Cbmstchdeo MAC H INERY W. VICKERY, In returning thanks to his numerous customer* and friends for their liberal support during the last seven teen years, begs to inform them that he has re-com^ menced business in his new premises, at the Corner of Victoria and NeesontSireets, AS MILLWRIGHT, ENGINEER, AND IRON AND BRASS FOUNDER, and trusts he will still continue to merit the con fidence hitherto accorded him. All orders will meet with his usual attention and prompt despatch. Agricultural Implements] Renewed and Repaired. Quartz Crushing Machinery made to order. Timber Jaefcs as formerly. For sale. Horizontal and Vertical Engine. A MEEICAN RUBBER STAMP XX. COMPANY, DUNEDIN. Messrs Reed and" Brett have been appointed Auckland'agents! for J the above! Company, and all I orders left with them will be promptly, attended to. Samples to be eeen at the Star office. ATS! MAIZE! BRAN! I CHAFF! / K. BAIRD, Victoria-street. J



Business Cards- I" CARSON, &$ v House and Land Agent, Rent and Debt Coll ector, Stichbury's Buildings, Queen-street. fl E O R G^ A X E R S7 Vfl FREEMAN'S BAY SOAP AND CANDLE WORKS. B%?~ Cash Buyer of Tallow. %MT A- RNOCK~B"RO"THE RS, ¥'# SOAP & CANDLE MANUFACTURERS, BIOHMfINIJ, COX'S CKKEK, Office — Durh*m-sfcreGt,_ Auckland. ' I S S TST O~BTM A W, TEACHER OF MUSIC, WiTBRLOO QUABEANI, Opposite Government House. T O~ HN-SOPPBT «P HOUSE, LAND, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, NO. 8, QUEEN-STKEKT. Agent for Mr. C. G. Quick's Waikato Parcels Delivery and Passenger Booking. August 5,1875. T. B. CAMERON", Architect aw Enoinbee, Corner of High-street and Vulcan Lane, Is preparod to supply Plans, Specificat/ous, and correct Estimates for all description of Buildings on shortest notice. I. WATTS, PHOTOGRAPHER, i Q/rrirniN-STREET, OkKHTXNGA. T7REDERICK W. COLLINS, Jj MANUUFACTURING JEWELLER, Vtjlcan Lank, ' • Opposite the Occidental Hotel. Every deecription of Jewefl^ry made and repaired. Old Gold and Silver bought. TANDARD FIRE AND MARINE • - INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. BW~ Agent for Auckland— HENRY GILFILLAN, 7, Queen-street. |A OAE.D.J i Q A M U E L WELLS -' House, Land, and Commission Agent, Collector of Eents, DebtH, Highway Rates, &c. IvOans arranged. Offlce:—l29, Queen-street (three doors below the Union Bank.) "IQO.WES ! 30WE&\ BON^TI. Bought in any quantities for CAsn at the Freeman's Bay Bono Mille^ and at No. 101, Lower Queen-street, J. $ J. SOPPET. MR. M A CT-L E. AN, DKNTIST, PRIKCES-STRERT, AUCKLAND. Professional Hours : 9 to 1 a.m.. and 2 to 5 p.m. Lato hour by appointment JAMES H E D"~L EY, MOUNT EDEN" Junction Gt>-ootey Stobe. N ew and Superior Groceries sold aj; the lowest Town prices. Families waited upc.'J if<* orders. Goods delivered in any part 6f the conviry. DALTON & C 0., • 44, Qukenbtrkbt, opposite Exchange 33uildings, BOOTMAKERS. Boots made to Me*' sure in five hours' notice. No slop goods. Best materials only used. The Latent French Fashions. American Stub Toes. TURKISH BATHS, UPPER QUEEN-STREET. Open Daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Charges, ss; Saturdays, 3s 6d, open till 9 p.m. Tickets at a reduced rate can be had from from Mr. Aicken and Mr. Pond, chemists, Queen-street. Open for Ladies (onty) on Thursdays. Two ladies in attendance. For f-pecial engagementg address to Mrs. Sykes. "pHOTOGRAPHIC NOTICE. The undersigned havlrjg purchased the NEGATIVES taken at the establithnrent of Mr R. H. Baetlett, lato Photograper, Qneen-street, Auckland, beg to intimate that COPIFS of the same may be obtained on application to them at their Kooms, 224, Queen street, Auckland. It is requested that orders from a distance be accompanied by a remittance. tfS-THE AMEEICAN PHOTOGRAPHIC COMPANY! ~m _ Per JOHN McGARKIGLE, Manager. JJUTLER AND .McTNNES, HOUSE, SIGN, AND DECORATIVE PAINTEES AND PPERHANGERS, Foot of Wakefield-street. ~™ ~ Oil, Colour, Glass, White Lead, Scrim, Brushes, Varnishes, Glue, Paperhanginga of all descriptions. B^" All orders entrusted to their care will receive prompt attention. T & J^ SOPPET, FREEMAN'S BAY STEAM MILLS, AND No. 101, Lower Quebk-street, Wharf, Auckland. QNEHUNGA COACHES. J. BRIERLEY'S COACHES E Leaves Onehurjga Leaves Auckland 9.0 am 12 onoon 1.0 pm . 2 45 pm 2.0 pm 5 0 pm GCOOK'S 'BUSSES * leave Coombes' quarter to and a quarter-past every hour for Newmarket Epsom—B, quarter to 11, 2, and 5. Graft on Koad—Every hour. CARRIAGES, BUGGIES, HANSOMS, ETC., ALWAYS ON HIRE, "O GILHAM'S 'Busses will leave JL\j« Onehunga at a quarter to 8 a.m. and quarter to 12 every day; Auckland' at a quarter to 10 a.m. and quarter to 4 p.m. If required, a Special Coach will be run to snit convenience of evening partiesm. [Established 11 Years.] WB E A L, NEW and SECOND-HAND Clothier and General Dealer, Wellesley-street East. Clothing bought, soldi and exchanged. N.B. —Arrangement can be made for the Purchase of Clothing, Books, etc., at private houses. "VTOTIOE OF REMOVAL. PAPERHANGING, OIL, COLOUE, AND GLASS WAREHOUSE, No. 53, Corner of Queen and West Queen-streets. J; HENDERSON Has much pleasure in announcing to his Friends and the Public generally, that he has removed to above address, where he hopes to merit a continuance of their liberal support. No. 53, Queen-street. A U L S^ O • is prepared to make up Gentlemen's Clothing to measure from £2 14s 6da Tweed Fashionable Suit, warranted well shrunk; also. Tweed Trousers form 10s 6d.—S. FAULSO, Tailor, three doors fromißoyal Mall Hotel. Victoria-street Oleanine, Repairing. *c OPECIAI NOTICE. MB. TBAFFORD, Surgeon Dentist, desires to inform his patients that, having returned after a short absence, he has resumed business and may be con sulted jat bis residence daily. . Wakefield-gtreet. January 2L



Business Cards jMHARLES GOODWILL, KJ wheelwright, AND AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENT MAKER, Otahuhu. Spring Carts, Wagon?, &c, made and repaired on the premises. Goods forwarded per Train to the Waikato. A RRIVED, PER < LADYBIRD,' &C. : Canterbury Butter Side and Eoll Bacon T. H. HALL & CO. THX 'TR ELEVEN FAMILY 7: 60 tons Baker's Finest Otago Flour, in sacks 40 „ „ „ „ 100's & 50's Fresh Bran, On sale by T. H. HALL & CO. Heavy Feed Oats, « On sale by T. H. HALL & CO. ■ - _ Fresh Otago Oatmeal, best brands „ ~ Pearl Barley „ Oamai-u Flour T. H. HALL & CO. TOBiLESITELSON HO~P~S J. J& 10 frames Sheathing and Ecofing Felt 1 case French Calf Leather 1 case E India Kip Leather 1 case Colonial Tweeds. T. H. HALL & CO. rriEAS, ex ' STAR OF GERMANY' : Fine quality Teap, in half-chests. T. H. HALL & CO. AR R I V I N G, Per the Taranaki: 11 cases Canterbury Cheese. T. H. HALL & CO. USTRALIAJS "TTTTm E S. vv T. IT. HALL & CO., Wynbham-street, AGENTS FOR MESSRS. CAUGHEY, WINE PRODUCERS, , Reecivo orders from the Trade for these favourite WINES, and guarantee them delivered in good condition in Mottle or ttulk by return of every steamer , from Melbourne. ' January, 1870. F~~ OK CHKIaTMAS AND ISEW YEAIS, J. M. MoLACHLAN is siißWisa in DRESSES. CLOTHING. New Silks New Silk Dust Coats ~ Muslins „ Trousers aud Vests „ Prints „ Suits „ Costumes, &c. ~ Shirts ~ Hatfi. &c. MILLINEE7. FURNISHING. New Hats New Oil Cloths ~ Flowerß ~ Slutting ~ Goßfcunfrs ~ Carpets ~ Featlicrs „ Hearth Rugs ~ Bonnets, &c. ~ Curtains, &c. 218, Q TJ E E N - S T B E E T, Near Wfllf-Kloy-street. O~ST -OFF I (j"E HOT EL, WREX-STItEET, WELLINGTON. Travellers to the Fouth will find first-class accom modation at the abova Hotel. Suites of apartments for Families. Airy, pleasantly-situated rooms always t available. Good dry Sample-rooms, THOMAS T7RWIN, Proprietor. ORWICH UNION FIRE INSURANCE SOCIETY. [ESTABLISIIKD A.D. 1797.] The security afforded by this old-established office is un questionable; it is most favourably known throughout the world for its promptness in settle- | merits ; its regulations are liberal; its rates of Pre miums are baeed at the lowest compatible with the safety of the Assured; and its receipts are all retained n the Colony for investment, affording the advantages of a Local Institution, combined with the guarantee of a Wealthy English Proprietory. Rents may be insured by special agreement for 12 months. Every information can bo obtained at the Society's Oflioes, Bank Buildings, Queen-street, on application to JAS. B. GRAHAM, Agent rpHEN YOU'LL REMEMBER ME. When other Boots and other Shoes, Have not been wearing well, And, by the language that you use, 'Tis plain there's been a sell, There may perhaps in such a scene, Some recollection be Of Boots, which have much better been, Tlien you'll remember vie. When Soles grow thin, and Uppers light,! Of Shoes you once did prize, And understandings are a sight, Unsightly to .the eyes ; When broken Boots shall wear a'mask— A patch—you'll grieve to see, in such a moment I but ask, Tliat you'll remember me — HEMUS' V STAR *** BOOT DEPOT, Top of Queen-street, Aucklan^ OUR LAST is a Ladies' Kid Boot, with fashionable and plated heel, at 10s. 6d. f! pair! How can this be clone ? By Co-operation. Remember ours is the largest and oldest Factory in the province. We only require the co-operation of the public, and we will keep the money in the colony. This quality can not be imported to sell at the price. IF, °- © T T O | S % Has much pleasure to inform his 02 friends, and the public in general, that he § HAS NOW OPENED tej pq his . . i^ GREENGROCER, FRUITERER, g 2 AND GROCERY STORE, 2 H ■ ' > Pn oobneb, ot g> g Victoria and Albert - streets, j^ t> hr" Eg $3 q F. C. Otto in inviting'his friends and the i-g pj> public in general to come and patronise cr P3 him, promises to sell first-class Goods at Hrj § the lowest possible cash'prices, and giva Ik! q every order prompt attention. O ■ W HTVI MBE R ! TIMBER! The Union Sash and Door Company, Mechanic's Bay, are selling all classes of Timber at reduced rates. A good quality Scantling very cheap. Tenders- HHENDERS required for (labour JL only) for a Villa in Princes-street. Plans, &c, to be seen at my house in Queen-street, up to Wed nesday next. —J. Smith, Draper. nnO CARPENTERS AND BUILDERS. Tenders will be received until noon of the 31st inst, for the erection of Offices, and extension of out buildings an the Great Northern Brewery, Kyber Pass Road. T\ KEALS co SON, ' ' -' ■■■. Insurance Buildings. j^—- — Q~ L f—o c As we, the Undersigneti, intend to retire from business, all Claims against us must be sent in, and all Acconnts paid on or before Tuesday, Ist day of February, Customers can obtain Bargains for cash only up to above date. Having determined to retire from the busitiess, we invite teuders for the Entire Stock, to be sent in y Wednesday. 2nd day of February, at noon. The Stock can be seen, and all information obtained on the premises.



For Sale. "pOR SALE, at Ellerslie, a really _L gcod «nd well-built new House, of 9 rooms, with every convenience for a family, together with large garden well laid out and planted with fruit and ornamental trees, only three minutes' walk from tha Bailway Station, and fronting on to the main road. Apply to JOHN SOPPET, ___^__ No. 8, Queen-street. FOR BALE, at Pakiri, near Omaha, 83 acres of Land, with large quantity of good Kauri and Totara upon it, being lots 37 and 3S, with Creek frontage. Apply to JOHN SOPPETT, No 8, Queen-street. *O SHIPPERS, CONTRACTORS, AND BUILDEES. TIMBER ! CHEAP TIMBER ! TO CLEAR THE YARD AT CHEIST MAS, HAVING TO MOVE SHED AND OFFICE. FOR SAL E, 9KQ AOQ FEET KAURI TIMBER, all sizes P.T.G 6 xlar.d 9xl. C. A. HARRIS. December lgth, 1875. FOR SALS, cheap, at Hamilton, Waikato, lot GB, containing 50 acres of very superior Land, all in graes ; also, lot 6C, Mauku, near the Church, Patamahoi, 59 acres of really good Land. Apply to JOHN SOPPET, !<o. 8, Queen-street. OETSAXE, at Matakana, a really good Farm, with large frontage to the river 301 acres, 23* acres of which are in good grass, fenced and divided into paddocks; a good 8-roomed House and al necessary outbuildings.—Apply 10 JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. PuR SALE, on very easy terras, a ft really good House of 7 rooms, with slated roof, water laid on, and every convenience for a family, together with freehold allotment, iO lett frontage to Upper Queen-street by 185 feet deep.—Apply to JOHN SOPPET No. 8, Queen-street. FOR SALE, at a very low price, a good and well-built Four-roomed Verandah Cottige, wilh good well and freehold allotment, 34 x 100 foot, iv one of tije best parts of Ponsonby. Apply to JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. F" OR SALE, cheap, one of the best and ino=t centrally situated Farms in Matakana, comprising 184 acres of first-class land, 100 acres all in goo<i grass, and divided into paddocks, a larpe portion cf which is fenced with good quick-thorae fences ; a Garden and Orchard of two acres, together with S roomed House, a.ml all necessary out-buildings, with large navigable river running right into the Farm, close to the falls cf a powerful fresh water Btrpam, whicli belongs to the property, and is capable of driving machinery r-qnal to 40-horce power, all the yenr round, together with a very superior Freestone Quarry, th« stone from which has been highly approved of by many competent judges. Apply to JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. ]70R~SA LI?, remarkal>lyrchea;p7iß2 acres of splendid Land; with creek Jrontage, and a very great quantity of Totara trees of large size upon it. —Apply to JOHN SOPPET, No 8, Queen-street. OR SALE, 280 acres 2 roc-ds, being allotments No. 7, S. and 9, Maunfwtawbiri Vailey, bolter known as Panaratta, opposite Mr Dougal's o)d mill, about six miliS from Pokeno Bail way Station. Very Kich land ; good feed. Price, £1000 ; teims e«sy—Apply S. Vickers, Insurance Buildings, Auckland. FOR IMMEDIATE SALE, three Eligible Building Allotments, Brighton Koad. Price Low, Terms easy. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. FOR IMMEDIA.'! E~SAhE—A very compact and well cultivated Farm of 81 acres first quality land, securely fenced and divided into paddocks, a large portion of which is both drained and. under crops, together vji*h Dwelling-house, &c, at Bombay, fronting on to the Great South Eoad. , Apply to I JOHN SOPPET, No 8, Queen-street Jl O R SALE. A STEEPLE ENGINE, suitable for a paddle steamer, cylinder 31 inch diameter, 2 feet 9 inches stroke. Apply to the Manager N.Z.S.S. Company (Limited), Wellington. "P O R SALE. A three-horse power TnßEsniNO Machine, with horse gear complete; also, New Winnowing Machine. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON. FOR SALE, a Farm of 295 acres very rich Land, substantial 4-roomed House, 4-stall Stable, Piggery, Smokehouse, &c, &c , large run for sheep or cattle, with a frontase to the Thames near Miranda Redoubt.—H. Pabtington, House and Land Agent, 67, Queen-stieet. FOR SALE, cheap, within 15 minutes walk of the Union Bank, a really substantial well-finished 6-roomed House, with galvanized-iron out-house, and every convenience for a family; registered grate in parlour, and bed-room stove in front bed-room, colonial oven and water-pump in kitchen, and baok garden planted with choice fruit trees, with flower garden in front—Full particulars apply to M. P. McDermott. Tinsmith, Victoria-street. EOR SALE., a beautifully level Allotment in Lincoln-street, Ponsonby, ad joining- Wamock's residence. The a'lotment is 66 x 100, freehold. Price, £39.— J. M. Lennox, Estate Agent, Auckland. FORTSAIE, a beautiful Allotment at Mount Eden, country, of half-an-acro o^ rich volcanic land, with good stone fence round it This property adjoins Mr Williamson's residence. Price, £35 —J. M Lennex. FOR SALE, a really good Suburban Residence at Mount Albert.' There are 12J£ acres of good lard, with tin excellent four-roomed Houpe. Price, £350. This property is a bargain. The Omnibus passes the house daily.—J. M. Lennox, Estate Agent, Auckland. FOR SALE, a comfortable 4-roomed Cottage near the Stockade, with freehold Uofment 33 x 99.—Price, £140.— J. M. LENNOX, " state Agent, Auckland. Ij*Ow SALE, a pretty Verandah Cot- JL tage. in William-street, on* Wellington-street, with Freehold > llotwent. The Cottogfe in in ex cellent order Price, £210.— J. M. LENNOX, Estate Agent, Auckland. FOR on the Mount Eden Koad. a comfortable Four-roomed Verandah Cottage, with good workshop and fowl-house ; free hold allotment, 25 x 120. Price, £130.-J. M. LBN NOX, Estate Agent, Auckland. FOR SALE, a Farm at Titiranai, fronting the Manukau Harbour. There is a fiM-class orchard; also, a good Four-roomed Ees' dence. The property is Jet for £2t a year. Price £180.— J. M. LENNOX, Estate Agent, Queen-street. OR SALE, a comfortable Eour roomed fottspe, in excellent order, in Carl»ton Ttoad, near to Newmarket; freehold allotment, 33 x 168. Price, £160.— J. M. LENNOX, Fstate Agent, Auckland. FOR SALE, a first-class investment, Two Phops in Pitt-street, doing a first-tlass business and let for 28s per week; frepjtold allotment 33 x9O Price, £500.-J. M. LENNOX, Estate Agent, Auckland. TO LET, on Lease, those command ing premises in Shortland and Fort-streets, known as Hobson's Buildings, at present in the occupation of Megcrs. McArthur, Shera and Co. Possession can be Riven on the let July next. W. J. CaWKV^ELL^^.



_ Education- , MISS ROBERTS HAW'S Pupils will Re-assemble on WEDNPSIMY, January 20th. Fees in advance. Tlu- Itetrer.t, Parnoll. NEHUNGA Young Ladies School will Re-open on Monday, January 2i A Pra par&tory School for boys under i) years of agt Vacancies for boarders. Mr* Morrison, PriucipaL QTA MF OR D HOUSE, Tipper C 5 Svrnonds-street —Mrs J. R. Nicholson's Pupils will re-assemble on Monday, January 3.. Vacancies for Boardt-rs. MKST'PALMER'S Pupils will re assemble on Monday, January 31. Huntly Lodge, Carlton Road. TTHDRCH OF ENGLAND GRAMMAR O SCHOOL, PARNELL AUCKLAND. Affiliated to the New Zealand University. Establish -b 1555. Heaa Master—Jas. Adams. 8.A., Member of the Convocation of the London ITniverßity. - Classical Master—Rev Joseph Bates. English Master—Mr J. P. Gradwell, London Univer sity. Drawing Muster —Mr J. C. Hoyte. Botany—Mr T. F Cheesetnan, F.L.S. For teims and prospectus, apply to ihe Head Master. School duties resumed Monday, January 31. • A UCKLAND COLLEGE AND GRAM- J\. , MAR Si.HOOL. (Affiliated to the University of New Zealand). The First Quarter will commence on WEDNES DAY, 2nd February. FARQUHAK MACRAE, Head Master. TVT EWTON GR A MMAR SCHOOL, J_^ PITT-STREET, NEWTON", Late Auckland Western Academy.' Rev. Peter Mason, B.A, Duties will be resumed on MONDAY, the 24th instant. Pupils prepared for the Law, Civil Service, and Scholarship Examinations. An Evening Class. "Mason's Geogbaphy of New Zealand." Fourth Thousand. "I was already much acquainted with the work, and had much appreciated the care and accuracy with which it is composed."—Sir Georgo Grey. Upton's, Queen-street. HIGH S C H 0 O L, SYMONDS-STBEET. , Conducted by Mrs. Shayle George. This Institution, devoted to the thorough Educa tion of Girls, and to the Preparatory Training of. Boys, will re-open after the Christmas vacation on TUESDAY, the 25th instant. The healthy and central position of the Hieh- 1 --- School; the large, lofty, and we"-"=*"f aiea olass rooms, which are fitted witn every requisite for the most iinxirovea and successful methodb of instruction, under duly qualified Teachers and Professors; the spacious Play-ground, which possesses a croquet lawn, swings, and a trapeze, form advantages which it is believed are no where else available lor Female Education in Auckland. 'Ihe Fees, payable quarterly in advance, range from one to five guineas, according to age aiid. departments entered. Two Pupil Teaclers required. r«MiE COLLEGE AND GRMMAAR JL SCHOOL, AUCKLAND, N.Z. An English Master is required for the Auckland College and Grammar School. Candidates will be ex pected to give satisfactory proof of success as Teachers and of ability to prepare students for examination in the English subjects prescribed by the University of New Zealand, lor the Degree of B.A. The salary, which will be at the rate of £350 per annum, will bo increased by the Board of Governors after a period of successful service. Zaxly application is invited. Iti cesirable that tue gentleman appointed should enter upon his duties as toon as possible after Ist February, 1876. FREDERICK J. MOSS, Secretary. FIRST-CLASS CHANCE TO A BUSI NESS MAN. TO LET OJEt LEASR, the ©ood Templars' Family Hotel and Boarding-house, overlooking the Govern ment Wharf, Onehunga. The House coutains 16 Rooms, besides Bath-room, Closets, Cupboards, and Store-room for passengers' luggage. A goad Shop in connection which would more taut pay the rent. Furniture can be had at valuation if required. A. never-failing well of water on the premises. The present proprietor (Mrs. Williamson) giving up owing to failing health Further particulars can be obtained from FLEMING & STEVENSON, ._ Onehunga. BAY OF ISLANDS COAL YAKD BEEAKWATEB EOAD. BAY OF ISLANDS AND NEWCASTLE COAL ON SALE. Office: 7, Qneen-street. HENRY GILFILLAN, Agent n^HE Undersigned are Cash Pub X chasers of HIDES, SHEEPSKINS, WOOL TALLOW, &c, 4c., at highest market rates, in any quantity. Consignors direct will have prompt and immediat cash remittances returned at satisfactory rates.. IRELAND BROS., Tanners and Leather Manufacturers, AtroKTjA.KH "VTATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY NEW ZEALAND. CAPITAL.. ......£1,000,000 REBEEVB FUND £35,000 With unlimited Liability of Shareholders. Insurances effected against Loss by Fire; and oq Hulls for the voyage or time; also on Merchandise and Freight by . Steamer and Sailing Vessel. Wool covered against all risks from Sheep's back, Ol from Wool shed, till delivered in London. LOWEST CURRENT RATES. Liberal Terms, and Prompt Settlement of Losses; HENRY E. WILLIAMS, S3T" Manager. Office: 25, Queen-street. riHEAP FOWL PEED; MAIZE, at Ss per bushel, or 10s per sack. , Also, FOWL'S WHEAT, on sale at . COUPLAND & COS., Produce Stores."^ MR FATJLDEK, Sole Contractor to the City Council for the Emrt/ing of Earth Closets, Privy Boxes, Cesspits, eta, is prepared to attend punctually to all requests regarding the above.' Persons desiring to have the said places attended to, either weekly, fortnightly, or otherwise, can have the same done by leaving a notice, either verbal or written, with the Inspector of Nuisances, City Council Office, Queen-street. :'.' HP O B A X I! R S:' O N SALE, To arrive per Kate Brain, hourly expected, 50 tons Hay and Bass's celebrated Oamaru Flo 45 tons J. K. Anderson's Flour 60 tons Pratfs Flour; G. W. BINNEY. ri ENTEA L S T ORE,: PONSONBY, AUCKLAND. T. J. BAI N B RIDGE , ; . -RESPECTFULLY ben. toJaferm Jiis friends and • L*> the public that he.haa Opened a General «tt>«? opposite the Ponsonby Ball, and he hopes to" secure i"