The Evening Star.

Vul. VIL—No. 2_,004 j

Auoslasd. N.5_., W_fcDNj_3DAT, JuLY ____, 1676

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ESE^^_.g_gh«ig-ng^Bii,na_Mm!a__ SMppiag. « %%. J> EGULARMONTHLY XV i-A> STEAM COMMUNICATION <mtm\Mc2» between Auckland, Sydney, tl. V $-_}*-> AND MELBOURNE. The fast and favourite b.b. HERO, Captain Logan, may he expected here again afconl the 17th of July. She will leave for Sydney and Melbourne three flayf after arrival. For freight or passage apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agents. 16, Queen-Btreet, June 23, 1870. «ski-k T?OR TARANAKI, «SiN&¥3is. f- NELSON, PICTON, WEL * IV 3- LTNGTON, LYTTELTON, AND V* , -■•- OTAGO. [Booking through to Melbourne, Greymonth, Hokitika, Westport, Akaroa, Timaru, and Oamaru.] FRIDAY, JULY 14. Th. Union Steam Shipping Company's magnlfloenl new Steam.r TAUPO, Captain Worbp, will leave the Onehunga Wharf cm FRID-vY, 1 _tU July, at 1 p m. To be followed by Taranaki, 18th; PLcebe, 24th; Hvwea, 23th inst. Through tickets to Melbourne at reduced rates, For freight or passage apply to HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, 25, Queen-street "ZT MEW ZEALAND jp^lgl^, J-™ SHIPPING COMPANY'S The Al Composite Clipper CARNATIO, 881 tons register, WitxiAM Chapman, Commander, Will sail for London direct about JULY 10. Has au unusually spacious Saloon, and first-class accommodation for Passengers. For freight or passage, apply to The New Zealand Shipping Co. (Limited). JOHN BATGER, Agent. -\gt AUCKLAND STEAM JfS^f^k A PACKET CO. (LIMITED). FOR GISBORNE AND NAPIER. The s.s. PRETTY JANE Will leave TO-MORROW (Thursday), 13th instant, nstead of Wednesday, as advertised. W. LODDER, Manager and Engineer. PASSENGERS' LINE OF PACKETS TO NEW ZEALAND. OWNED BY MESSRS. SHAW, SAVILL & CO.. 34, Leadenhall-street, London. The above line of ships are regular jfi_st4feb_ traders to all the principal ports of JS___o-fr_ New Zealand. They are clipper ships, flppwSwli^ classed Al at Lloyds, and commanded 2P#^^iP^rf by experienced masters. The Bill of BK_--a-<-_-_D j, are l 8 mcgt snt j ß tautial 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 Bhips to London also leave at almost regular ntervals. Full particulars on application to L. D. NATHAN & CO., OWEN _ GRAHAM, CRUICKSHANK & CO., 1? Agonts. T?OR COROMANDEL. A^'^iXMiß^ The s.s. li^cfiig-0 ARGYLE Will leave every Monday morning at 11 o'clock, and every Friday at 3 p.m. A. McGREGOR,' Manager. „-!- ITTAIKATO STEAM SLJ^IfV W NAVIGATION AND SJISIpS^COAL MINING COMPANY ■^^^^^» (LIMITED). Time Table : The steamers WAIKATO and QDTCKSTRP leave- Mercer for Hamilton daily at 10.30 a.m, Hamilton for Mercer, laily at 8 a.m. FRANZ SCHEBFF, Secretary. Fort-street, May 8,1876. POR LONDON FOLLOW THE GLENLORA. The splendid clipper barque .DILPUSSUND, Al for 21 years at Lloyd's, W. Kelly, Commander. The above vessel having the greater part of her cargo engaged will meet with quick despatch. For freight or passage apply to L. D. NATHAN & CO., Agents. -l&jjfc QTEAM COMMUNICA. f^^j®B. k. TION WITH THE THAMES ■||S^_f Z _P- AND COROMANDEL: TIME-TABLE. DURHAM (s.s.)—Fob Thames. From Auckland From Thames: Tuesday, 3 30 pm Wednesday, 10 30 am Thursday, 3 pm Friday, 10.30 am ENTERPRISE (s.s.)—For Thames. Wednesday, 12 midnight Friday, 6pm 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 bo ird without a shipping note. J. EDWARDS, Manager. S__ TEAM T0 RiVERHEAD. T 33 '^mmsS SCOTCHMAN Will carry Passengers and Cargo to and from River head. Time of sailing may be ascertained at No 1 Queen-street Passengers Fare, Is each; Cargo. 3s per ton. JOHN LAMB. Auckland, Jane 5,1876. T \«B, T?OR HOT SPRING'S, S^gß^. JP MAHURANGI, MATAKANA, *M&JS_ffi3r' KAWAU, and LIT _ LE OMAHA. The p.s. ANNE MILBANK, Captain Kasper, will sail as under :— Auckland and Hot Springs. From Auckland— From Hot Springs— Every Taeßday Every Monday Thursday Wednesday Saturday Friday at 11 am at mid-day. Mahtirangi. For Mahurangi- !*>« Mahurangl- Every Thursday Every Monday Saturday A,A Fri d y„, „__.„ at 11 O'clock at 10 am, when tides win allow. Matakana, Kawau, and Omaha. For Matakana, &c — From Matakana, &c. Every Tuesday Every Wednesday at 11 am ~„ Weather and other circumstances permitting. For freight or passage apply to OASEY. • Jk*. miME-TABLE S.s. TRANSIT. Leave Auckland: Leave Wairoa": Wednesday, _ pm Thursday, 10 am Friday, 9 am Saturday, 11 am I_eight,ilos per ton. Passage, 5»; Return. 7b. M NIU-tW-, ■■-•--....... Agenfl



Shipping. , + *kA "PACIFIC MAIL t ||£?':;''\ri- STEAMSHIP COMPANY. , . s___saii-cSii*s' FOR NAPIER and SOUTHERN PORTS. t The Powerful Al Iron Screw Steamship CITY OP NEW YORK, 3 — Canalvy, Commander, expected in Auckland on SATURDAY, 15th July, will leave Six Hours after arrival for the above ports, leaving Dunedin on July 26, and Auckland on July 31, for San Francisco, via Kandavau and Honolulu, carrying freight and pas sengers. i } For further particulars, freight, or passage, apply J to OWEN & GRAHAM, Agents. *j|^ T^OR WAIUKU '/ -SK__» 6 T^M Q , SHANTER WUI leave the Government Wharf, Onehunga, for i Waiuku, as follows :— , j Wednesday 12th July, 9 am Saturday, 15th July, at 10 .m For Pollock Settlement, on Thursday, at 9 am, if inducement offers. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Orderß to collect goods left at the stores of Messrs. Henderson and Macfarlane, Agents Union S.S. Co. ; or Mr. W. J. Hurst and Co., Will meet with prompt dispatch. A. CUNNINGHAM, Onehunga or Newmarket. -14 HPHE brigantine ELIRT, M&gk ■i. 100 tons register, John McKenzie, '^fe^V Master, i 9 a regular trader between >&?■*?*&■,■ Auckland and Lvttelton. For freight or passage apply to D. H. McKENZIE. Auckland, February 15th, 1876. ■■'■'" ' ! "BUTCHER NOTICE. HAVING PURCHASED MR. GEO. GILES' BUSINESS, Ik Queen-street, A constant and varied supply of tha CHOICEST QUALITY wiU always be kept in stock, so that intending Customers, favonui g us with their orders can depend upon being supplied with the Best of Meat, and executed with cleanlintss and dispatch. We, perhnps. shall not be able to have such a large J show as some of our neiahbours, but still wo have a large display of Meat on Friday, that will not be sur passed by many shops in Auckland. I trust some of my old Thames customers will give me a call, and I think they can confidently recommerd me to their friends; and by supplying Meat at a low price for CASH, we hope to get a fair share of future favours Prime Beef Wether Mutton Dairy-fed Pork Dairy-fed Veal American Hams Canterbury and Home-cured Bacon. 1&~ Address :— GEORGE HULME, (Late Mr Geobge Giles), Queen-street, Auckland. BWY2NDHAM - STREET, *' _ * O HOUSE, SHIP. ._. & GENERAL DECORATIVE PAINTER. W m 3 (-} Estimates furnished, and experienced work- ti men sent to all parts of the Province. fc ' « W J. H. request attention of Builders and ~ others to his New Glazing Tariff. jyj w. ' — o • J. HENDERSON, _3 i~5 8, Wyndiiam-streht. CARSON, House and Land Agent, o Rent and Debt Collector, STICHBTJBY_ B-iL-ING-, Q' EEN-STBEBT. EMCJS AND HANNA, ARTIST PHOTOGRAPHERS, Corner of Queen and Wellesley - streets West, Over Messrs. Hewin's. ■ itf O T I C E. T. B. CAMEKON, Architect atd Engineer, Corner of High-street and Vulcan Lane, a prepared to supply Plans, Specifications, and lorrect Estimates for all description of Bnildingß on n hortest notice. M/ARNOOK BROTHERS, * ▼ SOAP & CANDLE MANUFACTURERS, Richmond, Cox's Creek. Office — Durham-street, Auckland. A. PATTERSON, • WHOLESALE AND RETAIL GROCER, AND CORN DEALER, Queen-street, Onehunga. On Sue: Wangarei and Newcastle Coal. Also on hand: Firewood, cut and uncut; Hay Straw, Chaff. F. WEBSTER, * WHOtESALK AND RMAJX SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKER, 133, Queen-street, Auckland, (Next the Union Bank). YT~~A~'y E ON SALE: Cement Plaster of Paris Fire Bricks, Fire Clay All kinds of Building Materials KEANE * JENKINSON. Victoria-street East. -Ytr ATER THILTERS. The snbsoritor will receive, per 'Inv6rallen, a good assortment of F. Lipscombe and Co.'s Lates Improved PATENT WATER FILTERS, direct from the Makers. ! . JA|MES B. FRANCIS, 225, Queen-street



%i~B, f. TRAEFORD, SURGEON DENTIST, WAKE-lELD-STREET. Teeth extracted without Pain by Dr Clover's Patent Oxide Gas. Artlfloal Teeth (from One to a Full Set). ON.EY TO LE .D on first-class freehold security, at low rates of Interest.— R. 0. Dyer, Shortland-stree "M ONEY TO LEND in large or XII. small sums, at low rate of Interest.—Apply i to Mr. Laishley, Solicitor, High-street, I~G KAfl AND SMALLER SUMS CWCJ'vi\_/ to LEND on Freehold Security, nterest low if security first-class.—Apply to Elliott Meyer, Solicitor, 28, Shortland-streot. ' [Established 11 Years.] WB E . A L, • NEW and SECOND-HAND CLOTHIER, WeHesley-streot. East. Clothing bought. N.B,—._rrangements can be made for the Purchase Of Clothing', Books, &c at private houses. O S BO R N E & CO., • WOOL STAPLERS & BROKERS, FORT-STR-KT, Auckland. Are Wool and Skin Buyers. They are also prepared to make liberal advances on Wool consigned to thorn, and which they will ware house and ship on the most favourable terms to their customers. All Wools classified if required. V Reference : National Bank of New Zealand. "OOFSB ! BONES! BONES! Bought in any quantities for Carit. at tho Freeman's Bay Bone Mills, and at No. 101, Lower Queen-street, bY J- & J. SOPPET. YMO^DS-STREET GROCERY, HAY, CORN, AND PROVISION STORE. D. ROBEETSON Wishes to inform his numerous friends and patrons of his Removal to more extensive premises (those lately occupied by Mr Pet>■>.). wlxre, with the com bined efforts of his brother, P. lioberlson, with whom ho has entered into partnership, he will ho able promptly to execute all orderß, and hopes to receive a fair share of public support. In future the business will be carried on under the Style of ROBERTSON, BROS. N.8.-Town prices strictly adhered to. Ohoico supplies of Butter and Eggs daily. All orders delivered free of charge. f 0 H N SOPPET *i HOUSE, LAND, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, NO. 8, QUKKN-STREKT. Agent for Mr. Carter's Waikato Parcels Delivery. and Passenger Booking. August 5, 1875. a UPPORT LOCAL INDUSTRIES SOAP! SOAP ! SOAP! J. ALLENDER Begs to direct the attention of the Public to tho fact that his Carbolic Soap is a sure preventive against SMA„_-rOX7 MeAKLVS. and all Contagious Diseases, and highly recommended by the Public Health Doctors as a thorough disin fectant for eeneral domestic use. A free use of this Soap in families wonld ten,! to le.. en 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 n?w Local Industry—the manufacture of Fancy Toilet Soap, of the various kinds as under:— Family Brown Windsor, in bars and tablets, 7 and 141- boxes Fancy assorted Oval Tablets, 7 and 141- boxes Fancy >..sorted Fquare Tablets, 7 and 14!- boxes Honey, Glycerine, Elder Flower, and Carbolic, in bars ai_d tablets, 7 and 141b boxes Soft Soap, for Wool-washing, Machinery, and general scouring purposes, equal to tho im ported article Greaves, for Dog and Fowl Feed, always on hand. Parnell Steam Soap and Candle Works, Office, 7, Queen-street,, Auckland. J. ALLENDER, Proprietor. EORGEA X E R S, FREEMAN'S BAY SOAP AND CANDLE WORKS. W Cash Buyer of Tallow. CLARKE BE OTHERS, (LATE CROMBIE'S) ROYAL FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERIES, (Opposite Union Bank), QUEEN-STREET, Auckland. First-class Portraits, from C.D.V. to Life Size, at Moderate Prices. Children's Portraits taken instantaneously. A UCKLAND WATERWORKS. BRANSTON & FORSTER, DTJLV LICENSED PLUMBERS, Are prepared to lay on Water Services in accordance with the Specifications and General Conditions required, and oil the most reasonable terms. BRANSTON & FORSTER, Plumbers and Gasfltters, &c Albert-street. pARNELL NURSERIES. MASON BROTHERS, In thanking their numerous patrons for the kind support so liberally bestowed during tbe past ten years, beg to intimate this is the proper season for PLANTING, and to solicit an INSPECTION of their ORNAMENTAL, FLOWING, AND OTHER SHRUBS, FOREST, SHELTER, AND FRUIT TREES, op which they have a Large and Varied Collection. The Stock, thl ■ season, is the best they have ever offered to the public, the plants being full-sized, well grown, and In splendid condition for removal. , , Gardkns Laid Out by Contract. Descriptive Catalogues may be had on application to MASON BROS., PARNELL NURSERIES; Or, to ROBT. BREWIN (our Agent), Seed Merchant, Queen-street, Auckland. I S H E R AN D 0 0., 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. r\ H E A -V N S WORLD'S HIGHEST PRIZE IMPROVED SELF-CLEANSTNG RAPID WATER FILTER. The undersigned has just received his first shipment of the above, which will purify the most offensive water with astonishing rapidity, and are the only ones Capable of Removing Ani_ialcttl__ and Sewage, being so constructed as to prevent the passage of the most minute bodies. They also MATERIALLY REDUCE HARDNESS, and are the ONLY FILTERS WHICH DO NOT RENDER the WATER PLAT AND INSIPID, as instead of withdrawing carbonic acid from the water they impart it. There is no water which they do not lender Sparkling, Wholesome, and agreeable. Their principle advantages over all other Filters are their simplicity of construction, I rapidity and regularity with which they perform their 1 work, and the facility with which they can be I thoroughly cleaned by anyone in a few minutee. 1 SOLE AGENT FOR AUCKLAND : j W. S. JON ES, Wholesale Saddler and Importer, Queen-street.



Eusiaess^Cards. T^TEW LOCAL INDUSTRY, G. R. BURGESS, Pure Ultramarine Blue Manu facturer. Proprietor many years in the employ)? Harper Twelvetrees, the renowned manufacturers. A trial solicited. Ask for it and judge for j'OUT selves. Auckland Agent: Mr. G. W. Owen. Manufactory: York-street, Parnell. nREY RIVER COAL. Now due in the Manukau. a small cargo of th« above Coal. Will be sold from the vessel's side, oi delivered, in lots to suit purchasers. Apply at once to P. CLARK, Shipping Agent, Onehunga. T R U, S S E L L' S 0 c rinsT-oiAss PRIVATE BOARDING ESTABLISHMENT, PORTLAND HOUSE, HOBSON-STREET, A-CK_AN_, N.Z. ; Single and Double Bedrooms and Privato Parlours for Families. TERJIS MODERATE. < TAMES BUTCHER, «J CARTER, CONTRACTOR, &c. Goods Cleared and Delivered from Ships' side on SHORTEST NOTICE. BALLAST SUPPLIED. Newcastle akd Bat or Island Oo_i_J. Also, j-rn.w .od. cut or mrcut.. st Ttf . HON ABLE RATES p O A L ! COAL! WANG A RET COAL YARD, Breakwater Road. The Undersigned has great pleasure in announcing to the Public that lie is now prepared to supply this superior C. al, suitable cither for Steam or House hold purposes, in any quantity, at the following prices:— _ , Per ton. For Screened, delivered In the City .. .. 27s For Screened, at the Yard 25s For Unscreened, delivered in the City.. .. 22s For Unscreened, at the Yard 20s By tho Boat Load, at the Yard 17s By the Bat Load, at the Mines loOs WALTER SLOANR, A gent. N.B.—For Household purposes this Coal is un equalled, behig cheap, clean, yielding a great heat, and totally free from sulphur. TV.S. tuTr f. b. woodham, XvJL T-Aonisn or TnE Pianoforte. Address—Care of Messrs J. Brown and Sons, Piano forte Wan-house, Queen-street, N.B.—Pupils AtUnded in Town or Country. June G, 1870. C~O O K'S MSS E S • leave Coombes' quartor to and a quarter-past every hour for Newmarket Epsom—B, quarter to 11, 2, and 6. Grafton Road-Evcry hour. CARRIAGES, BUGGIES, HANSOMS, ETC., ALWAYS ON HIRE. I E~ MAIDEN'S 'BUS between Auckland and Newmarket will leave as follows :— From Auckland : From Newmarket: 8.45 am 9.30?. in 10 15 am Ham 1145 am 12.30 pm 1.15 pm 2pm 2 45 p m 3,30 p m 4.15 p m 5 . m 6.4.', p_m (UO p m XJT PHILLIPPS AND SON, V V • OIL, COLOUR, and GLASS ME RCHANTS, Importers of Paperhangings, Scrim, Faints, Oils, Turpentine, Colours, Varnishes, French Polish, Gold Leaf, Artists' Colours and Brushes, Plate, Sheet, Crown, Ornamental, and Photographic Glrss, Picture Frame and Tapestry Mouldings, Clock|H- V. Compass Glasses, Glazed Gashes, Doom, (fee. « ,'. Glass cut to size, and carefully packed. 95 and 97, Queen-street. T & J SOPPET, FREEMAN'S BAY STEAM MILLS, AND No. 101, Lower Queen-street, Whare, AUOHIiAND. TO H N WHITE MA N, V Pratical Chimney Swoop, and Smoky Chimney Curer, opposite Tudehope's General Grocery Store, Grey-street, Auckland.-J.W. amounces to the public that he has commenced Business as above, and having had thirty yews e_neiie_ce from a Climbing boy, hope", by strict attention, punctuality, atd cle-iiliness combined, to merit a share of patronage ard support Evjry description of Factory and Steam, oat Flues Cleaned on thn shorteit notice. Boilers Chipped if required. Everything connected with tho above business executed with care and punctuality, regardless of time or distance, NB— Now Chimneys Cored. R. PAULDER, Sole Contractor 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 tho Inspector of Nuisances, City Council Offlce, Queen-street. | 0 (5 X OU T FOR a_r THE BLUE BOOT ! -_3» WnERE You Can Get Good Value for Your Money. C. BROOKES Has one of the Latest Improved Plants, which enables him to make every Description of Boots and Shoes Cheaper and Better Style than any other House in Town. The Greatest Variety of Men's, Women's, and Children's Boots in Auckland to choose from. CALL AND LOOK AT TRE PRICES, AND JiDGE FOR YOURSELVES. C. BROOKES, BLUE HOUSE, Opposite the City Hall, Queen-street, Auckland. |_| CLAYTON, Consulting Chemist, Mbubbr op the Pharmaceutical Socikt? of Great Britain, BOTANIC PHARMACY, Victoria-street, Auckland; AND ST. PETER'S, RAMA RAMA, Great South Road. 4__-__tlrv T AYL OR'S JlP^SSjPftj JL Patent Lock-stitch ~Y I)F_/ Sewing Machines can be 1 ___-_=^r__P_fr*" confidently recommended as superior to all others foi <** \-,~l^3t^ Imnrstic use, being Simple, <ES_iS___SSS_c!<«_'iai_a''- Easily learnt, Quiet in action, and not liable to derangement. The Patent Elliptic Shuttle Movement of this Machine is acknowledge on all hands the Quietest, Simplest, and most beauti ful motion ever invented for the purpose. New auc Valuable Improvements have also been added amongsl others a New Patent Shuttle, with only oue hole tc thread' and having its tension adjustable in th< easiest manner possible on the outside. Beßideß this it is much larger and holds considerably more cottor than those of any of the leading Maobines in use This with other improvements (which the public an invited to inspect), together with the substantial con struction for which this Machine has always beer celebrated, make Taylor's Patent the most thorough!] Genuine and Reliable Machine in tho market Agent:—T. PE ACOCK, Shortland-street,|opposite th Post-office, Auckland. riIHE Undersigned are Cash Pur X chasers of HIDES, SHEEPSKINS, WOOL TALLOW, &c, &c, at highest market rates, In n, direct will have prompt andimmedla cash remittances returned at satisfactory rates. IRELAND BROS., ' T_j_ot_rß [and JLeather Manufacturer* Auckland.



Business Cards. IA CARD. J OAMUEL WELLS - O House, Land, and Commission Agent, Collector of Rents, Debts, Highway Rates, &o. Loans arranged. Office:—l 29, Queen-street (three doora bolow the Union Bank.) "KTEW TVRESS TM"ATERIALS. » H. ATKINS HAS OPENED ALL THE NEW STYLES OF DRESS MATERIALS ! FOR THE AUTUMN & WINTER SEASON, COMPRISING— PLAIN AND FANCY GOODS, PLAIN WINCEYS, FRENCH MERINOS BLACK VELVETEENS SERGES BLACK SILK VELVET ; &.C., &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 bo SOLD CHEAP. Sheetings, Quilts, Long Curtains, Calicoes, and Manchester Goods. Splendid value iv this Department. "QUEEN'S HOUSEHOLD PATTERN" TABLE LINEN. Just Opened, a Beautiful Pattern, Will wear a lifetime. All sizeß in stock, with Napkins to match, and tha Price very reasonable. ' NEW CLOTHING ! NEW TWEEDS ! Cheap Tweeds for Boys' weai. RPAL JCfGIIL -Vl-11-, .s llr I'IRYAR H. ATKI NB. EiDWARD WAYTE i Has Just Received HIS NEW MAGAZINES AND BOUND SERIALS ' FOR 1875, Comprising :— Cassell's Magazine Chatt .rbox Child's Companion Family Herald Kind Words Leisure Hour Little Folks •>'■"< Little Wide Awake Quiver Sunday at Home Tract Magazine, &C, &0. FDW/.RD WAYTE, IMPORTER OF BOOKS AND STATIONERY, 100, Queen-street, Auckland. WATC HE S!! TO"ATCHES! I WATCHES !!! #3" T. RUSSELL & SONS' MAKE, -S» 1 have received by the Mail the following GOLD and SILVER WATCHES :— 2 Gold Keyless 3/4 Plate Dome, Hunter's, Jewelled in 8 holes, £35 ea"h. 1 Silver Chonograph, £30. 1 Gold Calinder Watch, Jewelled in 10 holes, £50. 2 Ladies' Gold Open-face Levers, £15 each. 2 Silver Keyless Hunting Levers, Jewelled, Gold Joints, £16 each. 6 Silver Hunting Watches, First Quality, Gold Joints, £10 lis. Each Watch is Accompanied with a Certificate from t. Russell & sons, and Warranted. E. H. LEWISSON, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND, Opposite the Union B_nk. THE ONLY DIRECT IMPORTER OF WATCHES FROM THE MAKERS IN AUCKLAND. MORE WATCHES TO ARRIVE NEXT MONTH. Monthly or Weekly Payments taken from good marks. J. C. PELHAM'S T ADDER AND JJ ARROW JIACTORY, 49, Victoria-street, EVERT DESCRIPTION OP Ladders. Barrows, and Steps, Barrow Wheels, Gud geons, Bolts, etc., ClothPß-horses, Clothes-boxes, Travelling Chests, Blind Rollers, .etc., on hand or made to order. N B.— Ladders, Barrows. rand Steps lent on hire. BUTTER! BUTTER!! Wiltshire and Canterbury Bacon. FENTON'S SALE will continue One Month longer. Splendid new Butter, from Is per lb ; prime Paeon, lOd lb ; new Hams, lOd lb ; Canterbury Cheese, 8d lb ; Fresh Eggs, at times prices; beautiful Tea, 2s lb; snow white Sugar, 4id lb; new Currants, 4Jd lb ; splenpii raisins, 6d lb ; Rice, 2# lb ; Pearl Barley. 2%a lb ; ' Oatmeal, 2^ lb ; Peas, 2><£-b ; Brewing Sugar, 3_^ lb; i Hops Is lb; Prime Tea by the half-che?t, Is lOd lb; i a bag of Oatmeal for Is 6d ; best 7lbs of the best flour I for Is : and every other article equally low in price, 1 and all of the best quality,-FR -NCIS FENTON, , Market Corner, Queen-street, next Hemus's Boot , Shop. ! jj;'. o tic b. i C. T. HARDING ' Having purchased the joint business of Messrs F. ' A rchard and J. Brown, Coal and Firewood Merchants, 5 of Mechrnics' Bay, begs to intimate that he is pre ' pared to execute all orders for Coals, Firewood, &c, 1 on the most liberal terms, and hopes by strict atten • Hon to business to receive a share of that patronage 3 so liberally accorded to his predecessors. , N.B.—Posts, Rails, and Palings always on hand. FENCING OF ALL DESCRIPTION. c Carting Done with Despatch. All orders left at Mr R. Brewln. Auckland Seed Depot will receive promp attention. R~EMOYAL. —J. HEAPE invites the public to call and try bis quality of Goods « for the very low pices he is asking—Winceys from 6d up, Frenoh Merinos from Is lOd up to 3s 6d, and a nice variety of Dress Goods at equally low prices; Calicoes and Sheetings, Hosiery, etc., all good value 1| or money.—Note the address: -J. HEAPE, Symonds treet, corner of East-street.



Miscellaneous- WE beg to intimate to our old cus tomers that we havo Commenced Business upon the site of the Late Fire. INDIAN AND CHINESE / Cr, TEAS. /& / OILMEN'S /aW / STORES. /4y / / o / /*? / /Ah / GROCERS / / AKD /• 'V / CHEESEMONGERS, /r\ / queen-street, /\\ / Auckland. 0/ Q N SALE, B_ THE UNDERSIGNED:— ---430 sack OATS 400 „ FLOUR GO „ OTAGO OATMEAL 30 „ PEARL BARLE7 25 cases CANTERBURY CHEESE G „ ROLL BACON 8 „ BACON and HAMS 3 „ LARD 2 kegs LARD. T. H. HALL & CO. T O ARRIVE, Por the 'Byron'— 10 tons KIDNEY SEED POTATOES 15 „ BAKER'S FINEST FLOUR, T. H. HALL & CO. np E As. EXTEA-FINE QUALITY TEAS, In Half-Chests and Boxes. T. H. HALL & CO. IyTARSHALL & COPELAND'S ~~~ CELEBRATED JDuNEDIN ____.-A_-X._X_ J: ALE A.LE, In Bot es, Quarts, and Pints, FOR SALE B_ J. C. MORKIN & CO., GROCERS, WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS, QUEEN - STREET, Next door io tbe New Theatre. N.B.—All orders carefully Packed and Delivered in any part of the Town or Suburbs. W H. SKINNER BUILDER, CARPENTER, AND JOINER, On the Old Site, VULCAN LANE. All Branches of the Building Trade execifced by Experienced Workmen. Shop Fronts, Offlce Fittings, &0., &c. MERICAN RUBBER STAMP COMPANY, DUNEDIN. The above Company having erected new and im proved Machinery since the late fire on their premises, are now in a position to execute orders of every des cription, in first-class style, and at most reasonable rates. Specimens of Stamps, and all information as regards pricesfce., to be obtained on application to tho Pulisher, Star Office. HENRY 'BRETT, Agent for A.R.S.'Co. HE HOMOEOPATHIC DOMESTIC PHYSICIAN, by Drs. Pulte and Epps; Revised, with important additions, and many new remedies, by Washington Errs, L. R. C. P., M.R.C.S., Assistant Physician to the London Ho moeopathic Hospital. Table of Contents :-General Diseases—Casual Diseases—Cutaneous Dis'-asps - Fevers —Affections of the Mmd —tho Head—the Eyes—(be Ears—tho Noso—the Face, Lips, and jaws—the Teeth, Gums, and Mouth—the Windpipe, and Chest —the Stomach and Bowels—the Urinary and Genital Organs—Diseases of Women—Treatment of Children—Anatomy and Physiology—Hygiene and Hydropathy—Materia Medica—Domestic Surgery- Medical and Surgical Appliances—Dislocations and Luxations —Fractures—Glossary—lndex A Chest of Medicines (book enclosed), £3 10s. or £5 55.; or with glass stoppers to all the Tinctures, £i 4s. or £6 6s. — JAMES EPPS & CO., Homoeopathic Chemists, 4S Threadneedle-atreet and 170, Piccadilly, London IM B ER! TIMBER TIMBER! THE UNION SASH AND DOOR CO., MECHANIC S' BAY, Have on Hand: — A Very Large Stock of all kinds of TIMBER for BUILDINGS, and an Unsurpassed Quality of Second class Stuff at VERY LOW RATES. Sashes, Doors, Mouldings, and Tongued and Grooved and Wide Boards, also very eh :ap. __T Wood Turning in all its Branches. AUCKLAND STEAM COEFEE MILLS. BROWN, BARRETT * CO. Having REMOVED to those Spacious Premises in ELLIOTT-STREET, Beg to announce to their Customers that having ERECTED NEW and IMPROVED MACHINERY, and the same b»ing now in First-class Working Order, they are enabled to supply promptly all orders en trusted to them for their RENOWNED COFFEES, the preparation of which is their sole seoket, and has led to unprecedented success. They 'also guarantee that aU their Manufactured Goods are in Btrict accordance with the Printed Description thereon, and they undertake and agree that this Guarantee shall render them responsible for the purity of every unbroken Tin or Package leaving their Establishment. BROWN, BARRETT & CO. [copy.] ;''•"■■' Provincial Laboratory, Auckland, June 20,1876. Messrs. Brown, Barrett & Co, Gentlemen,—Having made a very careful analysis of the sample of Coffee, which I took from the bulk on your premises, I find it to be a first-class article, consisting of Pure Coffee, mixed with a proper pro portion of Chicory. The flavour is all that could be desired. With regard to the samples of Black and White Pepper, I find that they are perfectly free from adulteration. I have the honor to be, ;■ Gentlemen, ■ ,' .7 ■ . your obsdient servant,- '-"' ' James M. Tunny, , i . " : ■ Provincial Analyst.



For Bala. __ mo SHIPPERS, AND BUILDERS. KAUEI TIM B E£ m The undersigned is selling at GREATLY REDUCED RATES. c aTharris, BRITOMART ROAD, AND AT THE SPIT, NAPIER O January 26, 1876. FOR SALE, on easy terms, a com fortable Four-, oomed Cottage, good garden, and about 4 acres l"nd, in the best part of Richmond. Apply to JOHN SOPPET, No. S, Queen-street. FOR SALE, cheap, a good Totara Bush, 14 miles from Auckland, Terms easy. Apply to JOHN SOPPETT, No. S, Queen-street. FOR Immediate Sale, at very low prices, soveraPchoice Allotments at Ponsonby Apply to JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. T^OR SALE, at a Very Low Price, X a.Partly Improved FARM cf 81 Acres, with House, <_c., about 13 Miles from Town. Apply to JOHN SOPPETT, No 8, Queen-street. I^OR Immediate Bale, 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 miles from Hamilton, with frontage to the main road. Apply to JOHN SOPPET, No, 8, Queen-street. FOR SALE, on very easy terms, at Ponsonby, a good 6-room'ed House, with every convenience, and freehold allotment 45 x 110 feet. Apply to JOHN SOPPETT, No 8, Queen-street. FOR Positive S_Je, cheap, on easy to;ms, a good four-roomed Ccttage, with outbuildings and good freehold garden, 40 _ 100 ft, good well, etc, ar,d Splendid view, at Glenburti, Ponsonby .—Apply to John Soppet, No 8, Queen street, FOR SALE, a Earm of 256 acres, mostly rich flat land, well watered by a never failing stream, and with an extensive frontage to the sea. There are about 50 acres fenced and laid down in grass ; also a large and well grown Orchard in full bearing, containing about two acres. Tho Buildings consist of a comfortable House, nearly new, contain ing 6 rooms; Stable, Sheds, etc., all in good order. The property is distant about 12 miles from Auck land, and can be reached by either boat or othorwise in about two hours.—For further particu'ars, apply to SAMUEL COCHRANE k SON, Land Agents, Fort-street. O BE LET, at Ellerslie, within five minutes want of the Railway Station, a well-built compact Family Home, of six rooms, out buildings, with large concrete well, including six and a-half acres of best volcanic land, all in good pasture, securely fenced and sub-divided by substantial stone walls. Apply to H. ASHTON k SONS, No. 8. New Zealand Insurance Buildings, A MERICAN WASHING ELUID. Saves more than half the soap, and nearly all the wash-board labour. Price, ONE SHILLING per quart bottle. A3T For Sale by all Groceis. We, the undersigned, have thorcuglily tested and approve of "Brown's Liquid Bluing for Clothes.". We consider It cheaper, more economical, and in overy way more desirable than any other bluing iv the market, and are confident that it will give satis faction to every one who gives it a trial :— Samuel Clayton (of Gibbs B. Wilson and Co. and Clayton) S. G. Gibbs Wm. Hunter (travelling Robert Hume (for Hogg for W. and J. Scoular) and Hntton) E. N, Holland E. R. Clark and Co. Otago Steam Laundry, The public are respectfully requested to beware of spurious imitations of the above Ask your grocers for Brown's Liquid Bluing, and take nono other. For sale by all grocers at One Shilling per bottle. Bottled by J. BRO WN, Brown-street, Dunedin. Brown's Starch Polish for Glossing Linen, imparts that fine glossy appearance so desirable for shirts,' c ffs, &c. Sold in packages for Sixpence each. Extract of a letter to one of our Wholesale Agents R. Wilson and Co., Dunedin. • • . " Ihe Blue is far superior to any I have used before. There is not the possibility of a streak on the clotlies from it; and besides being less trouble in using, im parts a more beautiful hue." FOR TALE by R. C. GREENWOOD, AUCTIONEER, House, Land, and Commission Aokst, MARKET HOUSE. To Painters, Glaziers, Paperhangers, and others.— Wanted a Partner iti a first class paying business •with about £350; a knowledge of the business not necessary; an opportunity seldom, to bo met .with. Over £400 worth of stock-in-trade is given, together with the partnership, for the abvoe-named sum of £350. ..-■:■ ,; For Sale, 4 acres of first-class Land, with a main road frontage, G miles from town (fto tolls), fenced in< and laid.down in good grass, Orchard of young trees,: good Garden, new five-roomed House, out-buildings, etc., built only two years ago of heart of kauri. If sold at once, price £200, on easy terms. ''[': For Sale, an allotment of Land at Ngaruawahia, close to the Government H<-Bpital, faces theto^nbelt, together with three new Cottages (two of 2 rooms and one of 4 rooms) erected thereon ; let for 10s per week to good tenant. Price, £250; terms easy. A. four roomed Cottage in Marinion-streer, off Upper Queen-street, in good repair; lets for 10s per. week; freehold allotment. Price, £150. Terms easy. , For Sale, three years Lease cf a well-finished Cottage in Mount-street, together with very large allotments ;le ■ for 12s per week. The houae can be secured at the end of term * bargain, £50, A five-roomed Cottage in Brown-street Ponsonby,-' quite new; aUotmr-ni-, 40 x 107, freehold. Price, £190. Let for lis por week. Three Allotments, GO x 120 each, and well situated, in the New North Road; also, Allotm nts iv Pon sonby Road and -ymonds-Htreet, at very low prices; Purchasers desirous of building on any of these aliot m.nts c_n do so by paying a small deposit, and the balance by instalments; cr have a Cottage of any description built ror them by paying part cash, re mainder on mortgage three or iivo years, at a low rate of interest. A first class Allotment in Brown-street, 40 x 109, feet, close to Ponsonby Road This allotment ia a first-class investment., ana must be sola at oncrS. Terms to suit purchaser. To Bushmen and others.—2oo acrcß of first-class Bush Laud, Within 20 miles of Auckland, abounding in Kauri and Totara, with a good driving creek through tbe property; good road, well bridged, to deep water; three hours sail from Auckland. The Owner, who is thoroughly up in bush' work, would g«t the t,mber on shares, or would be happy to m--et with a Working Partner with about £200. This would give au immediate handsome return, owinj.' to the natural facilities for the getting of the timber. 113 acres of Land within hal£-a-mile ,ii the Manu rewa Station, adjoins improved farms, aid will be sold a bargain. Price, £3 10s per acre. 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. TTICTORIA SUED STORES, IS-76 i CATALOGUE : . .) .-',.'.':,'':' -.--'' - '?jl : SEEDS AN D PL_ NT S , ;•'•'• NOW READY. Can Bat Had on Application, T r; bairi.;"!' WHOLESALE AND RETAIL &EED'M__JOI_AN_