The Auckland Evening Star.

Vol. VIL— No. 1,879.]

Auckland, N.Z., THJESDAY, FEiiRUAKY 24, 1876

[Price i ONE PENNY,



*%^ TSEGULARMONTHLY STEAM COMMUNICATION ffIM;~J ■■■ BF/EWEEN AUCKLAND, SYDNEY. OBBSS^im&'-- AND MELBOURNE. The fast and favourite s.s. HERO, Captain Logan, may be expected here again about the 15th of March. She will leave for Sydney and Melbourne three days after arrival. CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agents. 16, Queen-street, Auckland, February 17.1875. .JTS QHIP OITY OF ATJCK iaffl^S, LAND, FOR LONDON. K^^M^m NOTICE TO INTENDING efi^BfcJMWfe,^ PASSENGERS. ■Palances of Passage Money must be paid at our Office not later th ,n noon of THURSDAY, the 24th instant, after which date no passages can be booked. All Claims against this vessel must be rendered in duplicate at our office before Friday, the 25th instant, at 10 a.m., or they cannot be recognised. A steamer will leave the Wharf at i p.m. on Friday, conveying passengers and luggage on board. CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agents. 16, Queen-street, Auckland, February 23, 1876. jAi 1?OR TA.RANAKI, W»^, Jl nelson, picton, wel- W|'-.V\."v' LINGTON, LYTTELTON, AND wSSfmmm' otago, [Booking through to Melbourne, Greymouth, Hokitika, Westport, Akaroa, Timaru, and Oamaru.] TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 29. The Union Steam Shipping Company's magnificent new Steamer HAWEA, Captain E Wheeler, will leave the Onehunga Wharf on TUESDAY, the 29th February. Through tickets to Melbourne at reduced rates, For freight or passage apply to HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, 25, Queen-street i , ■- ■ ~7"ki WEW ZEALAND! i»^l BTEAM SHIPPING COM rf^^j^^1 PANY (LIMITBD>) foR^CT^TMOCTH, Nelson, Pioton, Welling ton, Ltttelton, and Otago ; transhipping at Wellington for Wanoanui, Napieb, and Poverty Bay ; and at Nelson for Webtpobe, Gbeymooth, and Hokitika. [JPabsengkes Booked Tbbouoh xo MiLßOtrwirs.] The s.s. P H CE B E Will leave the Onehunga Wharf on SATURDAY next, the 26th February, at 10.15 a.m. sharp. Latest train for Passengers at 9.35 a.m. for freight or passage apply to W. F. WHEELER, Auckland. Or, A. BARNES, Onehunga. Offices: Hobson's Buildings, Shortland-street. ' tkflh,; QTEAM COMMTJNICA fHWRSKSh. Kj tion with tee Thames *aftjjKyff»- AND COROMANDEL. "S* 4^" TIME-TABLE. DURHAM. From Auckland: From Thames: Friday, 12 noon Saturday, 9 am ENTERPRISE. For Thames: Friday, 9pm MANAIA. From Auckland: From Coromandel: Friday, 12 noon Saturday, 12 noon DURHAM—For Hot Springs. From Auckland : From Hot Springs Saturday, 2 p m Monday, 6am Return Fares, 10s. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Not responsible for accidents in shipping, carrying, or discharging live stock. Not responsible for any cargo or parcels put on board without a shipping note. J. EDWARDS, Manager. ofb^ Xp O R WANGANCJL M^^^^K DIRECT. St. Kilda, J. Flowerday, Commander, from Onehunca, on or about FRIDAY next, 25th February, at 10 a.m., weatb.tr, &c, permitting. For freight or passage apply to COMBBH & DALDY, Agents, Auckland j ' Or, A. BARNES, Onehunga. i jSb^^ \TEW ZEALAND ,^^^Mi^ -*"™ SHIPPING COMPANY'S. pOR LONDON DIRECT. The Al Composite Clipper OARNATIO, 881 tons register. William Chapman, Commander now loading, and will have good dispatch. Has first-class accommodation for Saloon, Second Cabin, and Steerage Passengers. For freisht or passage, apply to The New Zealand Shipping Co. (Limited) Agents. 93, Queen-street, 15th February, 1876. V%* HHAM O' SHANTER 5EKJi$ap<lC^\. JL will leave the Government Wharf, Onehunga, for Waiuku, as Wednesday, 23rd February, 4 pm, returning on Thursday Saturday, 26th February, 7am sharp, return ing the same day. Orders 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. /^^Al POfl LONDON WttMa^ TO FOLLOW THE OITY OF ■ITTTIWIW AUCKLAND. The Splendid Al Clipper Ship GLENLORA, Captain Le Viscomtb, will sail as above on or about the 21st April next For freight, passage, and other particulars, apply OWEN & GRAHAM, Agents. Auckland, Bth February, 1876. . PASSENGERS' LI.NE OF PACKETS TO NEW ZEALAND. OWNED BY MESSRS. SHAW, SAVILL & CO.. 34, Leadenhall-street, London. The above line of ships are regular jghtAt traders to all the principal ports of igXjSOl^V New Zealand. They are clipper ships, classed Al at Lloyds, and commanded mZSgBBBSiSEa by experienced masters. Tho Bill of Fare is most substantial and of the best quality, and the accommodation roomy and con venient. The undersigned are empowered to grant passages ' from London to New* Zealand, payment for which has been guaranteed in the Colony. Return ships to London also leave at almost regular ntervals. Full particulars on application to L. D. NATHAN & CO., OWEN & GRAHAM, ,:; ; CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agents. \gkg. JJ O T I C ~E. j^^^^^. On and after Friday, the 21af.iust, QUICKSTEP, Sun between Meicer snd Hamilton on arriva o he TraiDj. jpJO.3O am, carrying Passengers and Luggage, on'? * days, Wednesdays, and Fridays until iurtfee*Kaeiice. All PasseDgcrs and Parcelf booked- at the office of John Soppett, ,Agent,.;N' 8, Queen-street, for the above places will receii prompt attention; nera** C, 0. QUICK, i



I Shipping. liiliyii|^" STEAMSHIP COMPANY. FOR NAPIER AND SOUTHERN PORTS. The Powerful Al ron Screw Steamship GRANADA, \ Will arrive here on the 27th instant, with the English Mail, and leave six hours after arrival for Napier and Southern ports. "POR SAN FRANCISCO DIRECT. A. ] The Powerful Al Iron Screw Steamship GRANADA Will leave DTJNEDIN on the Bth March, and AUCK , LAND on the 13th March, conveying H.B.M.'s Mails for San Fbancisoo, United States, Great Britain, via Kandavau and Honolulu. ' The Cabins on the Port Side of this splenclia Steamer are reserved for Passengers booking in New Zealand. , For further particulars, Freight, or Passage, apply OWEN & GRAHAM, Agents, Auckland. Tic npHETbrfgantine FLIRT, wßrsSs3\ J- 100 t°ns register, John McKenzie, 'i(^to^ Master, is a regular trader between Auckland and Lyttelton. Tot freight or passage apply to I). H. McKENZIE. Auckland, February 15th, 1576. TjV O~R SALE. JMss^ The 'LAKE SUPERIOR,' Timber 'rsjfiswsfco* Barge, B2 tons register, centre board; built in 1875; draught of water when loaded, 3 feet. For particulars, apply to SHIRLEY W. HILL, Customs, Commission, and Shipping Agent 31, Lower Queen-street. 17th February, 1876. i Rflpgnsuß CJagdw. I\/| R. F. B. WOODHAM, Teacher JXI of the Pianoforte. Letters to be addressed | North Shore, or Lowther Bazaar, Queen-street. ! Q if S A L E . Portland Cement (now landing)—SCO easka White's and other brands And all kinds of Builder's Materials. KEANE & JENKINSON, Victoria-street East. "VT 0 tTc~E~ 0 ¥ R E MO V A L. ELWIN B. DICKSON, LICENSED LAND BROKER, Under the Land Transfer (Torrens') Act, 1870, DRAUGHTSMAN, ILLUMINATOR, HERALD PAINTER, ETC. Agent for Mutual Life Association of Australasia. 7, Somebvell's Buildings, Auckland. J3 I S H E R AND C 0., JO 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 npon receipt of order. Families waited on in town or suburbs. Q. OLD E N BOOT. WILLIAM MILLER, Manufacturer of Sea Boots and Everx oxheh Description of Boots and Shoes, Next to Oxleys' Blockmabers), Queen-street Wharf. Repairs neatly executed. GOODA CBE, BOOTMAKER • GREY-STREET. Men's Boots, 15s; Men's Shoes, 12s 6d; Ladies' Boots from 12s 6d; Men's Soleing and Heeling', 4s 6d. J. C. PELHAM'S Jj ADDER AND JJ ARROW pACTORY, 49, ViCTORIA-STKEET, KVBRY DESCRIPTION OF Ladders, Barrows, and Steps, on hand, made to order, or let on hire. "KTOTICE OF REMOVAL. F. B. WOODHAM, LOWTHER BAZAAR, QUEEN-STRKKC, Opposite the Thistle Hotel. TOYS. STATIONERY, FANCY GOODB, ETO, 1 aMJS 8 BUTCHER, W CARTER, COVi TRACTOR, Ac. Goorta Cleared and Delivered from Ships' side on SHORTEST NOTIOK. BALLAST SUPPLIED. Newoastlk and Ba.y oi- Island Coals. Also, IBKWOOD . cut or nncnt. Nt REASONABLE RATBB WPHILLIPPS AND SON, • . OIL, COLOUR, ana GLASS MERCHANTS, Importers of Paperhangings, Scrim, Paints, Oils, Turpentine, Colours, Varnishes, French Polish, Gold Leaf, Artists' Colours and Brushes, Plate, Sheet, Crown, Ornamental, and Photographic Glass, Picture Frame and Tapestry Mouldings, Clock and Compasa Glasses, Glazed Sashes, Doors, &c. Glass cut to size, and carefully packed. 95 and 97, Queen-street O O 0 T S ! BOOTS! ! CLEARING SALE OF BOOTS. Ladies' Kid, 4s 6d, 5s 6d, 6s 6d. C ildren's Boots —An Immbesb Variety to Choose From. A Large Stock of Boots and s-hoes to be Cleared Out Half-price at D. M PHERSON'P, Karanrahai s Road, Newton. rT m~T~o lean, DENTIST, PRINCES-STREET, AUCKLAND. Professional Hours:—9 to 1 a.m., and 2 to 5 p.m. Late hour by appointment. ATAVIA SEAT AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY PREPARED TO "ACCEPT FTRE OR marine risks at lowest RATES. Losses paid either in this Colony or at any of the Company's Branches. All iniormation may be obtained by applying to H. W. HEATH, General Agent, Bank Buildings. Auckland, February 3, 1875. GW. HARDW IC X, • FAMILY GROCER AND GENERAL provision merchant, Shobtland Crescent, Auckland. G.W.H. in returning thanks to his numerous friends and the public generally for their kind sup port daring the past, is glad to inform them that he is still in a position to carry out with promptness and despatch any orders that may be entrusted to his Mone but first-class Goods guaranteed. T^" O T I C E. TO BUILDERS, CONTRACTORS, & OTHERS. TIMBER! BRICKS I TIMBER! The undersigned as -Agents for WALKAWAU" SAWMILL TAIRUA SAWMILL HARKER'S PATENT BBICK KILN, ME CHANIC'S BAY are prepared to receive and execute;.orders In con ection with above. . .COMBES ' & DALDY, 27, QUEEN-STBKUT jOIDER !! CIDER ! ! CIDER! \j DEVON3HIRE CIDER! ■"Ti andersigucd having mado arrangements for a lu^u'.ar supply of first-clats Cider, begs to intimate to nig customers and the public generally, thnt the First Shipment is now to hand, and he is now pre pared to supply it regularly, in bottles only. 3?os price and pnrMoulare, apply to , ' OSOP,«S GM3DHILL.



A BERDEEN BOOT FACTORY, ■£-&• ALBERT-STREET. | Every description of lien's, Women's, and Chi'dren'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 Watertights always on on hand. BLACK ft CO. H. SKINNER, BUILDER, CARPENTER, AND JOINER. Temporary Promises, WEST QUEEN-STREET, Lately in the occupation of Mr Leahy, Blacksmith. AH Branches of the Building Trado executed by Experienced Workmen. Shop Fronts, Office Flttlnga, &c, &c ULMAN'B PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERY, SHORTLAND-bTREET. 1 photography in all its branches Views ov the Hot Lakes, Rotomahana. The finest collection of local views and Maori cartes in Auckland. iST Children's Portraits taken inßtantanefmsl . "&& Tv r kTsh baths, UPPER QUEEN-STREET. Open Daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Charges, Cs; 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 (only) on Thursdays. Two ladies In attendance. For ipecial engagements address to Mrs. Sykes. CLARKE B H 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. li IZ E MEDALS a!nT3 CERTIFICATES AWARDED TO JAM EH SMITH, New-street, Nelson, N.Z, since 1872, for excellence of Nelson-made Wines afd Cordials. Sole Agent in Auckland :— HENRY CONN OP, AVjikelield-strcet, opposite Fitzroy Hotel. | OTTINGS BY THE WAY. from london to auckland on boakd the ' 'City of Auckland.' Tie above Pamphlet may he hud at tho Stab office. PRICE ONE BHILL^G ttAOb, The account is veiy interegtinsr, and would be read eagerly by the friends in England. M R. T. TRAFFORD, i A ■- surgeon dentist, Wakefield-street. Teeth extracted without Pain by Dr Clover's Patont Oxide Gas. Artifical Teelh (from One to a Full Set). [ESTABMSIIKD IS64J By appointment *"iS«fKs«|£s&»>wfe\ Excellency the TB A R N E T T, PORK BUTCHER. HAM AND BACON CURER, Next City Hall, Opposite the Thistle Hotel,, add at Pahnell T. Barnett in thanking the public for their long and steady support, an d having purchased Mr. Morey ( business, as carried on in the premises opposite Mr. Darby's Thistle Hotel, beg to announce that hea is now prepared to supply every requisite of the trade. 11 Coods stamped so as to defy imitation. N. B.—Arrangements are now complete for the supply of shipping ordere, which will meet with prompt delivery, and with T.B.s personal attention. W. , W Q 0 N • Native Landp 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. T\ EVI TT, G-TO-MAKEB '244, QUEEN-STREET. Always In Stock—Best brands Gunpowder, &o. Blasting Powder, and Fuise, Shooting and Fishing Tackle. Q. D. B TJ R X E, wholesale bellows maker, Wakefield-street, Auckland. ET" Blacksmith's Bellows made and repaired. R~F~ WEBSTER; • "Wholesale and Retail SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKEK, 133, QUKEN-STKBET, AUCKLAND, (Next the Union Bank), T> SECCOMBE & SON, MALTSTERB, BREWERS, AND BOTTLERS GREAT NORTHERN BREWERY, AUCKLAND. ELSON GROWN FRUIT, in any quantity, shipped with care by H. COLLINS, Bay View Hotel, Nelson. £2T References at the Star Office. T&7" SMITH, "Receiving and Vv a Forwarding Agenf;, Queen-street Whari, Auckland. Gooda delivered from Ship's side with despatch. N.B—Ballast supplied. pRICKETING- SEASON. Page's and Cobbett's BATS at home prices, at G. ,Waller's. Tobacconist, Queen-street. I B. W A V «! • CORN AND PRODUCE MERCHANT, CHRISTOHUTtO MA OH I N E R V W. VICKBRT, In returning thanks to his numerous customer* and friends for their liberal support during the last seven teen roars, b( gs to inform them that he has re-com mencud uusiuess in his new premises, at the Corner of Victoria and Nelson-streets, 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 Jacks aa formerly. For sale. Horizontal and Vertical Entrine. MERICAN RUBBER STAMP COMPANY, BUNEDIN. Messrs Reed and Brett have been appointed Auckland agents for the above Company, and all orders left with, them will be promptly attended to. to be sonn at the Star office. rpflE LODGER'S FRANCHISE., Fortes for Registering epnJteftlio»B may beefetntlueft



Business Cards. f - O A R S O N,- Or House and Land Agent, B,srt- and Debt Collector, Stichbm-y's Buildings, Queen-Bfcreet GEORGE A X B R S, FBEEMAN'f BAY FOAP AKD CANDLE WORKS. B3T" Cash Buyer of Tallow. IIFARNOCK BBOfH EB. S, V V SOAP & CANDLE MASTOFACTXIEEKa, B.iojtmonj>, Cox's Creek. Office • - Duvhum-Dlreot^iAJckland; I S fl' N"O R M" A % TEACHER OF MUSIC, Waterloo QtrA»RAHH, Opposite Government House. JOHNS O P P E T «# HOUSE, LAND, AND GE2s nERAL COMMISSION AGENT, NO. 8, QUKKN-STRKKT. Agent for Mr. C. G. Quick's Waikato Parcels Delivery and Paseenger Booking. August 5,1875. J^ O T^ I C E. T. B. "OAME^ON, Akchitect ai;d Enginebb, Comer of High-street and Vulcan Lane, Is prepared to supply Plans, Specifications, ana correct Estimates for all dencriptfon of Buildingß on shortest notice. w jT~ w at t s, PHOTOGKAPHER, Qttbbn-stkskt, Onehunga. 17REDEBICK W. COLLINS, J? MANUFACTURING JEWELLER, Vulcan Lank, Opposite the Occidental Hotel. Every description of Jewellery made and repaired. Old Gold and Silver bought. STANDARD FIRE AA'D MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. SW Agent for AucWaud— HENRY GILFILLAN, 7, Quewi-street. | a OAJO.D.J q A M U E L W ELLS K5 House, Land, and Commission Agent, Collector of KentG, Debts, Highway Kates, &c. Loans arranged. Office:—l 29, Queen-street (three doors below the Union Bank.) . I>(WJS& I BOHEb!. BONXB I Si $ ______ Bonght in any quantities for Castt at the Freeman's Bay Bone Mills, and at No. 101, Lower Queen-street, b^ J. & J. SOPPET. DALTON & CO., • ii, QrjEKNBTnEET. opposite Exchange Buildings, BOOT M A X E B S. Boots made to Me-' sure in five hours' notice. No slop jfoodß. Lest inntorialH only used. Tbe Latest French Fashions. American Stub Toi'B "OHOTOGRAPHIC NOTICE. The undersigned haviDg purchased the NEGATIVES taken at the cstabJifhn.ent of Mr B. H Bahtlktt, late Pholograper, Queen-street, Auckland, beg to intimate that COPCtS of the same may be obtained on application to them at their Booms, 224, Queen street, Auckland. It is requested that orders from a distance bo accompanied by a remittance. 6WTHB AMERICAN PHOTOGRAPHIC COMPANY ! -m Per JOHN iwcGAIt'KIGLE, Man/our. T3UTLER AND Mc.TNNES, HOUSE, SIGN, AND DECORATIVE PAINTEKS AW) PPEEHANGERS, Foot of Wakefleld-street. Oil, Colour, Glasp, White Lead, Scrim, Brushes, Varnishes, Glue, Paperhangings of all descriptions. t&~ All orders entrusted to their care will receive prompt attention. T&JSO P P E T, FREEMAN'S BAY STEAM MILLB, AND No. 101, Lower Queen-street, Wharf, A W 0 X I. A N P. T~ 0880 R N E & CO., *J • 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. *** Eeference: National Bank of New Zealand. jn coo k7^ 'busses vj"» leave Coombes' quarter to and a quarter-past every hour for Newmarket Eppom—B, quarter to 11, 2, and 5. Graf ton Road—Every hour. CARRIAGES, BTTGGIES, HANSOMS, ETC., ALWAYS ON HIRE , ________ WB E A L, ♦ NEW and SECOND-HAND Clothier and General Dealer, "WeUesley-street East Clothing bought, sold, and exchanged. N.B. —Arrangement can be made for the Purchase of Clothing, Books, etc., at private houses. ■rjotioe of remotal. paperhangingToil. colour, and glass warehouse, No. 53, Corner of Queen and Wost Queen-streetfl, J. HENDERSON Has much pleasure in announcing to his Friends and the Publio generally, t!in: :<■ lwn tpw-"o(1 to above address, where he hopes to lEvni <i continuance of their liberal support. No. 53, Queen-street. 8F A IT L SO • Is prepared to mako up Gentlemen's Clothing to measure from £1 14s 6d a Tweed Fashionable Suit, warranted well shrunk; also, Tweed Trousers form 10s 6d.—S. FAUCSO, Tailor, three doora from Royal Mall Hotel, Victor!a-fltreot.—Cleaning, Repairing, *c FOR CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR, J. M. McLACHLAN IS SHBWINQ IN DRESSES. CLOTHING. New Silks New Silk Dust Coats ~ Muslins i, Trousers and Vests „ Prints „ Suits „ Costumes, &c. „ Shirts ~ Hats, &c. MILLINERY. FURNISHING. New Hats New Oil Cloths „ Flowers ~ Matting „ Gossamers „ Carpets „ Feathers „ Hearth Rugs „ Bonnets, &c. „ Curtains, &c. 218, QUEEN-STREET, Nrtar Wnllnßlßv-Btroet. ■O"ORSES, BUGGIES, &c. REMOVED. FOR HIRE, Horses, Buggies, or any other kind'of vehicle, at my new stables, Lome and WellesJej streets. W. CROWTHER. EGILHAM'S 'Bugses will leave •'* Onehung-s at a quarter to 8 a.m. and quarter to 12 every day; Auckland at a quarter to 10 a.nj, ! and quarter to 4p m. If required, a Special Coach !■ will b« run to suit oonvenipncfl of .pveniiify parties iTITI A M HALE, WHOLESALE TINSMITH, &O, S Aiiskl&wiL



Easiness Cards. . pHARLES GOODWILL, V>/ WHEELWRIGHT, AND AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENT MAKER, Otahuhu. Spring Carts, Wagons, &c , made and repaired on the premises. Goods forwarded ;wr Train to the Waikato. PIANOFORTES, &c, Just Arrived, JL ex Carnatic.—A choice assortment of English Pianofortes, with the Patent Three Pedals, to be sold cheapo also, a large stock of Musical Instruments of all lri*fls and all the newest and most popular Music of the day. All the above having beon selected per . sonally by Mr. H. Cueksey in the Home Marketß, each instrument vvlU have his registered trade mark, "Invicta." and will be guaranteed genuine.—H. GOCKSEY, Music Seller, 240, Queen-street. ORTLAN D HOUSE. P?" 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-class, well aired, Single and Double Bedrooms; also, Private Parlours for Families. This Establishment is well-known to be in a very healthy situation. Terms, as usual, per dsy or week, moderate. Auckland, 17th December, 1875. A UCKLAND SAVINGS BANK. A. J^ pENNY 'gANK At the Office of the Auckland Savings Bank NOW OPEN. HOUES OF ATTENDANCE FOR DEPOSITORS : The Bank will be open on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, from 12 to 2 o'clock, and on Saturdays from 10 to 12 o'clock, both to pat and kkcievi! Money, and on Saturday Evenings to take in money only, from 7 to 9 o'clock. R. CAMERON, Manager. E. FATJLDER, 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 the above. Persouß 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. 0 B A X I R S. ON SALE, To arrive per X a.tn Brain, hourly expected, 50 tons Hay and Barr h celebrated Oumaru Flour. 45 tons J. K. Anderson's Klour 60 tons Pratts Flour G. W. EINNEY. nENTRAL STORE, PONSOHBY, AUCKLAND. T. J. BAINBRIDGB "RESPECT FULLY begs to Inform his friends and - 1-" the public that he h^s Opened a General Kjote, opposite tbe Ponsonby Hall, and he hocee to secure a share of public patronnge by supjjlj iDg the Choicest Goods at Town P»ickb. JN.B—Late diver for Mr Quick, of the Watkato and Ponsonby Coaches. fjPHE Undersigned are Cash. Pur X ohaseks of E2DEB, SHEEPSKINS, WOOL TALLOW, &c, &c, at highest market rates, in any quantity- Consignors direct will have jrompt and im media t cash remittances return«d at satisfactory rates.i IRELAND BROS., Tanners -ahd Leather Manufacturers, AtTOTCLAXP gL AD TIDING S! ! REDUCTION OF PRICES !! Primest flibs Beer 4d, 5d Primest Sirloins Beef 6d Boiling Beef Bd, 4d L»gs Mutton 4a Hind-quirteis Mutton 4d ( Fore-quurte;s Mutton 2%d iL DOENWBLL. TO TE A DEAL ER S. Ex 'Nabdoo,' from Foo Chow @ DUNEDIN. The undersigned are receiving a portion of the fine quality half-chests and boxes of the cargo of Teas just arrived from China as above. The attention of the Trade is specially invited to the superior quality and value of this shipment. T. H. HALL & CO. EX 'TRELEVAN FAMILY, 1 AND LATE ARRIVALS. 100 tons Finest Otago Flour, in Backs ana bags Bran Oatmeal Pearl Barley Oats. T. H. HALL & CO. T? X <~H E R O7: 16 Bales DAIRY-FED BACON AND HAMS. T. H. HALL & CO. ARRIVED,. ■ Per the Taranaki: 11 cases Canterbury Cheese. T. H. HALL & CO. AUSTRALIAN WINES. T. H. HALL & CO., Wyndham-street, AGENTS FOR MESSRS. CAUGHEY, WINE PRODUCERS, Receive orders from the Trade for these favourite WINES, and guarantee them delivered in good condition in Bottle or Bulk by return of every steamer from Melbourne. January, 187 G. |"p C. OTTO f £3 Has much pleasure to inform his S r i op friends, and the publio in general, that he *J pjj HAS NOW OPENED 3 hia g «! GREENGROCER, FRUITERER, |J 5 AND GROCERY STORE, w P3 ooeneb or &> &J Victoria and Albert - streets, j^ q F. C. Otto in inviting his friends and'the H3 p£ public in general to come and patronise P2 (s) him, promises to sell first-class Goods at § the lowest possible cash "prices, and giva t3 § every order prompt attention. Jj O - ' ' 00 IM (P O R T A N T. ! NOTICE OF REMOVAL ! J. HENDERSON in thanking his Meads and the public gererally for their favours for the past sixteen years ,b«g to inform them that he has taken the premises lately occupied by H. Gilbbbd, Painter. Wyniihair.-street, (next below Herald office), and purposes giving his1 undivided- attention to tha HOUSE AND SHIP PAINTING BUSItfKSS, in which he wilJ endeavour to merit a continuance cf their patronage. N.B.—The extensive Stock of Paperhaugings, Ac, JKriU bo <hapOße<l a% the Xwrovi R«»»»uner<«l7« Pificoa, AM QrtSfH i#»9fct«tf IT»fe d.gftVfttsb fey e*J?»*i«a9E4 _%_men, _ *



For Sale. J?- O R SALE, JL / Thr Fitting for a Complete LEMONADE A^D RODA WATER FACTORY, Everything being of the very best make, and same as used by all the principal /Erated Water ■ Makers in London, comprising: 1 4-horse Engine and Boiler complete 1 Double Direct-acting Podawater Machine, with two Cylinders ana two extra large Pumps Largo Gas Work, and everything else required for a first-class Faotory. Also, 2 Codd's Patent Filling Machines, and a stock of Patent Bottles. Capital required, from £1,200 to .£1,400. Apply to , T. HARTLEY, Post-office, Auckland. Temporary Residence: SY MO NDS-STREET, AUCKLAND, Opposite the Premises of George P. Pierce, Esq. The above are all entirely new, and made by Messrs. Barnett, (=on, and Foster. They are expected to arrive by the Edinburgh Castle about the 15th of February. mo SHIPPERS, CONTRACTORS, AND BUILDERS. KAURI TIMBER The undersigned is selling at GREATLY REDUCED RATES. C. A. HARRIS, BRITOMART ROAD, AND AT THE SPIT, NAFIER. January 26, 1876. FOR SALE, about 150 Brandy and other cases; also a large quantity of bottles. — Apply at the Albert Hotel. Queen-street FOR SALE, cheap, on very easy terms, a comfortable and well built House of 5 rooms, with dr-tachod waßh-honse and good freehold garden, 80 x 100 feet, situated in South Newton. Apply to JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. FOR Immediate Hale, at very low prices, several choice Allotments at Ponsonby. Apply to JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. FOR SALE, on very easy terms, at Ponsonby, a good C-roomed House, with every convenience, and freehold allotment 45 x 110 feet. Apply to JOHN SOPPETT, No 8, Queen-street. FOR SALE, at Ellerslie, a really good »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 the Railway Station, and fronting on to the main road. Apply to * JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. FOR Immediate Sale, at a very low price, a fivf-voomed Freehold House, with 84 feet frontage to Dublin-street, and 107 feet frontage to London-street, Npwton. Apply to JOHN SOPPET, No. 8. Queen-street. FOR BALE, on very easy terms, a really good House of 7 rooms, with slated roof, water laid on, and every convenience for a family, together with freehold allotment, 40 fett 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 Cottage, with good well and freehold allotment, 34 x 100 feet, in one of toe best parts of Ponsonby. Apply to JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. OR SALE, remarkably cheap, 182 acres of splendid Land, with creek lrontage, and a very great quantity of Totara trees Of large size upon it.—Apply to i JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. FOR IMMEDIATE SALE, three Eligible Building Allotments, Brighton Road. Price Low, Terms easy. SAMUEL OOCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. J7 O" R^ S A L E. A three-horse power Threshing Machine, with horse gear complete; also, New Winnowing Machine. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON. KOKEBY -STREET.-For Sale, 5 Building Allotments, each 30 feet frontage. Price, jGI per foot ; terms easy. SAMUHL COCHRANB & SON, Land Agents, Fort-street. FOR SALE, at Remuera, the resi dence now in the occupation of C. R. Ludlow, Esq, with one acre of freehold. Pries, £350.— J. M. Lennox, Estate Agent, Auckland. FOR SALE, at Remuera, near Orakel, a good Suburban Residency with &% acres of freehold, all laid out in first-class orchard and pasture. The residence commands a beautiful view, and is situated opposite to 'William Hunt, Esq. Price, £450 —J. M. Lennox, Estate Agent, Auckland. O FARMERS.—For Sale, a bar gain, a Farm of 50 acres at the Wade, half a mile from the landing-place, with 4-roomed House and Cow-shed Price, £120.—Jl M Lennox, Estate Agent, Auckland O MARINERS.—For Sale, within five minutes walk of the Union Bank, a com fortable Residence, containing four rooms and a shillion. There is a good well and freehold allot ment Price, £350.— J. M. Lennox, Estate Agent, Auckland. HpO Working Men.—For Sale, on JL very easy terms, a G-roomed House in Edin i burgh-street, with good well and freehold allotment. Price, £230; £50 cash, the balance can remain for five years at 8 per cent —J. M. Lennox. FOR SALE, a bargain, a compact Farm of 330 acres—so of which are in grass. The Farm has a frontage to the Wade River, and has a comfortable Dwelling-house upon it The boat lands within half-a-mile of the Farm. Price, £300. —J. M. Lennox, EBtate Agents Auckland. FE, fALE, on the Mount Eden Road, a comfortable Four-roomed Verandah Cottage, with good workshop and fowl-house; free hold allotment, 25 x 120. Price, £130.— J. M. LEN NOX, Estate Agent, Auckland. OR SALE, a comfortable Four roomed Cottnge, in excellent order', in Carleton Road, near to Newmarket; freehold allotment 33 x 168. Price, £160.-J. M. LENNOX, Estate Agent, AnckUnd. jT^OR SALE, a first-class investment, X Two Shops in Pitt-street, doing a first-class business and lee for 28s per week; freehold allotment 33 x 90. Price, £495.- J. M. LENNOX, Estate Agent, Auckland. Tp O R S A L ST. A Farm in Taranaki, comprising 350 acres of first class Land, fenc-d in, and laid down in grass; a good Six-roomed Hoiiße, 5-stalled Stable, with other out-buildings ; 500 Sheep, and 40 head of Cattle. In In addition to which, there is a good assortment of farming implements and tools of every description. The whole being in good working order, it is a rare chance for anyone desiring a good homestead. The Farm is bounded on tbe South by water fiontage There is also a splendid stream of water running through the centre of the property. Tsvx faffl&.eir parMoularfl apply to A&KKPB BfSJOT. WfcitSJSfttegotsii



Wanted Known. WANTED Known, where Cheap 2ros and Brass Castings can be had -with dispatch, and at astonishing low prices:—Ship Dumps is $ 1b : Budder Bands, Dove-tail Plates^ General Brass Work, la fid $ ft; Iron Castings, Sasfr. Weights, 15s $ cwt; Fire Bars lCs ■& cwt; Snip Castings of every description, "Windlass Gear, and: Patent Winches (double and single purchase), Plough Metals, Pipes, Grates, Stove Metals, all proporhon* tely cheap at J. KELLY'S Freeman's Bay foundry. Highest price giren for old Iron and Brass. W^ ANTED, the General Public to know that J. Alwinger, Tailor (late from France and Germany), has commenced business in his new premises, No. 38, Victoria-street, -where he hopes to meet with such support as his knowledge and attention to business, and civility to his customer* shall command. Gentlemen's and Boys' Suits mado to order. Repairs, dyeing-, and clsaning. in. all its branches, executed at the shortest notice. ANTED, Subscribers to Magazines to know that they can have the numbers Handsomely Bound, at a trifling cost. Musio an& other Binding done in best styIe.—WILLIAM LEYS,. Machine Euler and Account-Book Manufacturer,, next door to the Evening Stab Office, ■Wyndham atreet. m WANTED KNOWN, . that D. T T GOLBI Sis prepared to supply all kinds of Timber r.nrt other BuildiDg Materials, including B»shes, Doors, Mouldings. Broud Timber, House Blocks, Posts, Kails, Bardwood Felloes, Shifts, Iron Bark and Blue Gum Laths. Hhingles, &c, &c, at the lowest market price, at his Yards, Custom-house street ANTED, 500 Tons of Old Brass, Copper, Iron, Zinc, Pewter, Lead, Muntz Metal. Waste Paper, Canvas, Bagging, Rope, and Bags: also,. Bottle, Cast-off Clothing, &0.. at BVITYE & CO.'s London Marine Store, Quicks Buildings, Elliott-street, Auckland,— S. MOSS Manager. W~ ANTED KNOWN, that J.MORRISON is prepared to execute all kinds of ASPHALTING at reasonable prices.— Address Newton Road. ANTED KNOWN, that John Taylor is prepared to supply all kinds of Timber, Posts, Rails, Palings, Shingles, House Blocks, Doors, Sashefl, Mouldings, &c, at the lowest possible prices, at Yard, Breakwater Road. All orders attended to with despatch ANTED~Everybody to Enow, that in consequence of the extreme lateness of the season, I am determined to clear the whole of my remaining Summer Stock, and have re-markea everything at tempting prices, Ladies should call early and sco the immense Stock of Costumes, Ruffles, Muslin Goods, etc., etc. Some of the Goods ticketed in the window as it would be useless attempting to advertise the one thousand and one bargains to be obtained.—E. T. Herbert, Draper, &c, &c, opposite City Market, Queen-street. I close at 6, o'clook. Make your purchases before that time, and encourage the Early Closing. __, WANTED KNOWN, Cheap Drapery at D. McPherson, Karangahape Boad Newton. An immense variety Prints, Mus lins, Hollands, and Dress Goods, &c, Ribbons Lace, Collars, Ties, Millinery, and Hosiery at belling-off Prices. - WA NTED, 10,000 People to attend at the Clearing-out sale of Boots, which will bepivenat prices to suit the depressed state of the times.-Garrett Bros., Dublin Boot Factory, Wake field-street, Auckland; and Devon-street. iNew Ply mouth. Miscellaneous. TO O E SALE, On Abeital of tbb Ships feom London, NAMELY— The 'EDINBURGH CASTLE' AKD 'SALISBUB??i' The undermentioned WINES AND SPIRITS :— 12 bids Fine Old Blended Scotch Whisky, 11 overproof, at 5s 3d per gallon 2 hhds Royal Irish, 25 overproof, 6s 6a 12 qr-casks Martell's Brandy, 9s . ,„, 4 hhds Fine Old Jamaica Rum at 6s 6d 4 hhds Gin, 5s 6d, 17 v.p. 60 cases Gin, 1 dozen each, 14s and 14s 6d 4 hMs and 4 qr-casks Sherry, Bs, or about 16fl 6d per dozen 2 hhds and 2 qr-casks Sherry, 9s 6d, or abotft 19s 4d per dozen 4 hhds and 4 qr-casks Port, 8s 6i, or about 183 per dozen 2 hhds and 2 qr-easks Port, 10s, or about 21s pc? dozen 2 hhds Gingsr "Wine, very superior, at 9g 6a^; 24 dozen Claret, Blue Seal, at 20s per doz 24 dozen Claret, Red Seal, at 30s per doz 6 dozen Jloet's Champagne, quarts, 60s 12 „ „ „ pints, 34s 12 „ De Kuypers'Hollands, 9s 1 „ Brandy Colouring;, 245. AliL THE ABOVE AXE REALLY OF FIEST-CIiASS QUAHIfc, AND WORTHY OP NOTICB. Also, A QUANTITY OF BAR GLASSES. For further particulars, apply to . ' , '1 T. HARTLEY, Post-office, Auckland. Temporary Residence: S V MONDS-STREET, AUCKLAND, Opposite the Premises of George. P. Pierce Esq. DX. TOWNSEND'S AEOMATIO HOLLANDS TONIC, A SUPERIOR ANTI-DYSPEPTIC, DTJRETIC, AND INVIGORATING CORDIAL, Specially recommended by the Medical Faculty The world-wide reputation of Dr. TownsencTs Co m pound Extract of fcarsaparilla by the Proprietors, o which and under whose direction this Tonic is pre. pared, will be a sufficient guarantee to the publiothat it is not only pure and free from every injurious in gredient, but is of the very best quality, and will be found to be moßt beneficial in its almost miraculous effects in all cases of Gravel, Gout. Liver Complaint, Acute or Chronic Dyspepsia, Inflammation of the Bladder or Kidneys, or any obstruction of the "Orifiary Organs, Flatulency, Colic, Chronic Rheumatism, and any disease arising from exhausted vital energy. For Females it is .an invaluable tonic, restoring to health and vigour those of weak and debilitated con stitutions. As a beverage it is pleasing and safe for either young or old. Caution.—None genuine without the words " Dr. Townsend's Aromatic Hollands Tonic" blown in the glass on each bottle, and also stamped on the metal capsule over the cork, together with the signature on the label of " Bach and Nostrand, Proprietors." On Sale by T. M A 0 X V, Fort-street. K~^>PTJRTJ SAW-MILL OO,'S TIMBER YARD, ! ' y BREAKWATER ROAD, AUCKLAND. (Wholesale and Retail). /he above Company, taking advantageof theEaipara Rrlway, are now in a position to supply Auckland or iers of Kauri Timber for House or Shipbuilding ; a! bo, broad boards for Cabinet purposes. N.B.—The quality of this timber is acknowledged by sash and door manufacturers, and the building trade in general, to" be most suitable for Joiners 1 work of every description. Parties wishing to leave their orders can have (by giving a description of the building) a specification of the size and quantity of timber required, " For further particulars apply to ROBT. BARTLEY, At the Timber Yard. "^ O T■l ;' c | E C. T. HARDING V Having purchased the joint business of Messrs F. Archard and J. Brown, Coal and Firewood Merchants, of Mechrnics' Bay, begs to intimate that he is pre pared to execute all orders for Coals, Firewood. &c, on the mostlibfiral terms, and hopes by strict atten tion to business to receive a : share of that patronage so liberally accorded to his predecessors. N.8.-Posts, Rails, and Palings always on hand. ■FENCING OF ALL DESCRIPTION. ' CAETtto Done with Despatch. AH Otto MitAKf R. Browta'a Anokbuad fi«««