The Evening Star.

VoL- YIL-.No. 1,978.1

Auokmd, N.Z., TanSDAT, JUNE 6, 1876

[Pbiob : ONE PENNY,



«-!%Jf , TT~n"R TAPAVAVT MI #/iK J7 NELSON, PICTON, WEL &m w M'ivr lington, lyttelton, and fßic gl®®* OTAGO. jriD g through to Melbourne, Greymoutfc, U< jkitika, Westport, Akaroa, Timarn, and Oamarn.] MONDAY, JUNE 12. fl\l TTnJon Steam Shipping Company's mtgnlfloeni n w' dteamer TATJPO, o»P tain Worbp, will leave the Onehunga Wharf on Jf 0 NDA.Y, 12th June. ? Co be followed by Hawea, 2lEt Tanpo. 281h Through tickets to Melbourne at reduced rates, For freight or passage apply to HENDERSON & MACPARLANE, 2G, Quesn-Btreet alp¥ ZEALAND ftk, *^ STEAM BHIPPING COM {ggs* PANY (LIMITED.) Fob New Plymouth, Nelson, Pioton, WKLLnsfQ ton, Lyttixtom, ana Oi'ago ; transhipping ofc Wellington for Wanoanui, Napieb, and Poverty Bat ; and at Nelson for Westfobw, Gbexmotjth and Hohitikx [PASSKHC4KRB BCOKSD THBOUSS 20 ftfXLBOUBNH,] Tha b.k. TARANAKI Captain C. Lloyd, will leave Onehunga "Wharf on SATURDAY next, the 10th instant, immediately after arrival of tho 11 o'clock train from Auokland. For f-eignt or passage apply to W. V. WHEELEJi, _-ac)£lan_. Or, A. BARNES, Onetmnga, Ufflefls: Hobson's Bnildingy, Shortlimd-Rtreet. PASSENGERS' LINE OP PACKETS TO NEW ZEALAND.. OWNED BY MESSRS. SHAW, SAVILL & CO., 34, Leadenhall-street, London, The above line of ships are regular Jj2®rsH)s. traders to all the principal ports of jgaQJOeii. New Zealand. They are clipper ships, Tywwr?!s™jjJs» classed Al at Lloyds, and commanded __l&£_sii!_! ky experienced masters. The Bill of __j^_ji~_«_ _ aro lg mQgt g^gtantia.l and of the best quality, and the accommodation roomy and con venient. Tho undersigned are empowered to g rant passages from London to New Zealand, payment »or which has been guaranteed in the Colony. Return ships t to London also leave at almost regular ntervals. Full partJoulara on application to L. D. NATHi N & CO., OWTCTtf & ORjvHAM, OEUICKSHAIIK & CO.. Agents. •J "Vjk, 17 ° RUSSELL, »|raV JC WANGA.ROA, AND MAHj The s.a IONA ■ Will leave every Monday, at 5 p.m. (weather per mitting). Passengers booked and snuill parcels pre paid at the Office, on the Wharf. No cargo received after 4 pm. FOR WANGAREI AND MANGAPAI, CALLING AT McKENZIE'S COVE To Land Mangaw~i Passengers. The s.s. ARGr_'LB Will leave for the above places every Tuesday, at 5 p.m. — The s.s. ROWENA Will leave the Queen-street Wharf (weather and cir cumstances permitting) for Tauranga, calling at Kati Kati should sumcient inducement offer, and con necting with the s.s. Staffa for all Bay of Plenty ports, making Three Trips a fortnight, as under :— Friday, June 2 Wednesday, Jnne 7 Monday, June 12 and bo o_ until further notice. FOR COROMAND.EL. The s.s. ARG-YLE Will leave every Monday morning at 11 o'clock, and very Friday at 3 p.m. A. McGREGOB, Manager. **ii& lITAIKATO STEAM «>«V YV NAVIGATION AND _^3^^>-COAL MINING COMPANY Iwlmss_»» (LIMITED). Time Table : The steamers WAIKATO and ALERT leave- Mercer for Hamilton dally at 10.30 a.m. Hamilton for Mercer, iiaily at 8 a.m. . FRANZ SCHERFF, Secretary. Fort-street, May 8,1876. -jyk miME-TABLE Hiiiii^ S|S< teansit- Leave Auckland; Leave Wairoa: Monday, June 5,1 pm Tuesday, June 6, spm Wednesday, 7th, 2 pm Thursday, Bth, 8 am Friday, 9th, 3 pm Saturday, 10th, 9 am Freight, 10s per ton. Passage, 6s; Return. 7s. M. NICCOL, Agent. April 22,1876. AA. ~jroß 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. * Bkißk QTEAM COMMTJNICA aßPeSftSitlk IkJ TION WITH THE THAMES '^^^^Sh' AND COROMANDEL; TIME-TABLE. DURHAM (s.B.)—Fob Thames. From Auckland From Thames: Tuesday, 11 am Wednesday, 9 am Thursday, 12 noon Friday, 9 am Friday, 4 pm Saturday, 10 am ENTERPRISE (p.s.)—Fob Thames. Wednesday, 9 pm Friday, 10 pm All cargo to be alongside one hoar before sailing. No cargo received after 5 p.m. Weather and other eiroumstances permitting. Not responsible for any cargo or parcels {put ,qn board ■without a shipping note. V J. EDWARD& mrmftftnr. OTEAM TO RIVERHEAD. SCOTCHMAN Will carry Passongors and Cargo to and from River head. Time of sailing may be ascertained at No 1 Qneen-Btreet. Passengers Fare, Is each; Cargo, 3s per ton. JOHN LAMB. Auckland, June 6,1876. ~~j?rT~ «team to the thames! «___**•-„__ Captain Adams, will leave as under, carrying Passen gers and Cargo :~ Tuesday, Jnne 8, at 10 o'clock night Thursday, June 8,10.30 o'clock night j Saturday, June 10,12 o'clook midnight For freight or'panage apply to J. CASEY, Bed Office, Wharf.



Shipping. "OEGULAEMOFTHLY QM^lfV _Dv STEAM COMMUNICATION "VSktv^. BETWEEN AUCKLAND, SYDNEY, *$B^2JsSslssi> AND MELBOURNE. The foßt and favourite b.b. HERO. Captain Logan, may be expected here again about the 23rd of June. She will leave for Sydney ana Melbourne three a&ya after arrival. < CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agents. 16, Queen-street, Auckland, May 27. 1576. _____ *$^&, "KfEW ZEALAND J||||fl||u i3l SHIPPING COMPANY'S > wtiS&mKk - 0R IOND^FdIKEOT. N The Al Composite Clipper OkRtfATXO, I BSI tons register. William Chapman, Commander i now loading, and will have good dinpatch. .>' | Eas first-clans accommodation for Saloon, Second j ! Cabin, nni Steerage Passengers. , . I ! For freight nr passage, aprly to The New Zealand i Shipping Co. (Limited) Agonts. '. 93, Qucp.n-strc-et, ' • I 15ih February, 1876. «,^k^ T? O R WAI UKU : The. as. •?,••-■,;; ' > ' TAM 0' SHANTER Will leave the Government Wlmrf, Onehunga, for Wainkn, as follows :— MoNr>\"y, r>tli June, 3.30 pm, returning on TnßPday. WEDNESDAY, 7th June, 4 30 pm, returning on Thursday, tuking goods for Pollock Settle ment. SATUIU) A.V, Jnue 10, 7.30 am, returning same day. Weather and other circumstances permittinc. Orders to colleot goorts left at the Btores of Messrs. H^iiderßou and Miwfnrlane, Agents Union B.S. Cq ; or Mr. W. J. Hnrec and Co., will moot with prompt dispatch. A. CUNNINGHAM, Ouehunga or Newmarket. s~k& rpH^ brigantine PLIRT, fr-Si^^N »- tolls register, John McKenzte, !!'fpr^fri''Jf Master, is a ret*ular trader between ~;''■,-.'•■,"- Auckland and Lvttelton. For freight or passage apply to D. H. McKENZIB. Auckland, February 15th, 1876. AUCKLAND STEAM ROPE FA.CTOBY. REDUCED PRICES. Manila Hemp Bope. Per ton. First Quality— £ s. d. 1 inch an j upwarda 60 0 0 J inch and under ~ .. ~ .. 68 10 ; 0 \Vhale and Lance Lines .. .. .. 73 10 0 Cutting-in Falls 71 10 0 Second Quality— AllSAzes 56 0 0 Flat ropes of superior quality, and warps of all s, made to order. Pew Zealand Flax Hope. 2J inch an'i upwards 41 10 0 | linchto2J 43 10 0 J inch find under 47 10 Wool Lashing 40 0 Per Ib. Clothes Lines.. 0 0 6J Flat ropeß of superior quality, and warps of all sizes, made to order. Terms: Purchases of £ 00 and upwards, approved stamped bills at four months, or 5% discount for cash; £40 and upwards, approved stamped bills at three months, or 2J% discount for cash; under _40, nett oash. I J. S. MACFARLANE & CO. Auckland, Ist March, 1876. BAY OF ISLANDS COAL YARD BREAKWATER EOAD. BAY OF ISLANDS AND NEWCASTLE COAL ON SALE. Office: 7, Queen-Btreet. HENRY GILFILLAN, ■ Agent HEM CJS AND HANNA, ARTIST PHOTOGRAPHERS, i Corner of Queen and Wellesley - streets West, Over Messrs. Hewin's. GEORGE AKERS, FREEMAN'S BAY SOAP AND CANDLE WORKS. B3y~ Cash Buyer of Tallow. r o ac so n, <?J * Houso and Land Agent, Kent and Debt Collector, Stichbury's Buildings, Queen-street. COAL! COAL! WANGAREI COAL YARD, Breakwater Road. The Undersigned has great pleasure in announcing to the Public that he is now prepared to supply this superior Coal, suitable either for Steam or House hold purposes, in any qnantity, 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.. .. 22g For Unscreened, at tho Yard 20s By the Beat Load, at the Yard 17s By the Bat Load, at the Mines loOs WALTER SLOANE, Agent. N.B.—For Household purposes this Coal is nn equalled, being cheap, clean, yielding 'fl. great heat, and totally free from sulphur. W.S. TTICTORIA SEED STORES, 1876 CATALOGUE SEEDS AND PLANTS NOW READY. Can Bb Had ow Application. R. BAIRD, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL SEED MERCHANT, TCTEW ZEALAND INSURANCE ±1 COMPANY. FIRE AND MARINE. Capital, paid np and invested -240,000. Insurance against LOSS BY FIRE of every des cription of Property may be effected with this Com- PaHuils Insured for the Voyage or Time. Merchan dise, Goods, and Freight Insured, by steamers and Bailing vessels Risks on Specie subject to speoial arrangements, LOSSES PROMPTLY PAIK GiBO. P. PIERCB. Manager BUY RECKITT'S TRENCH BLUE And Sub that Each Ball Is Wrappd in Paper bearing the name of RECKiTT, As its Splendid Quality has caused a;bost of Inferior Imitations. Holdby alltrespeotableJGrocers;and Storekeepers; ~A BERDEEN POLISHED GRANITE J\. MONUMENTS, In Red and Blue, from £5, Free on board ship] any part} of New Zealand Inscriptions Accurate and Beautijul. • '■ %ff Plans and Prices fbee from JOHN LEGGE i i onlptor, Scotland. Aberdeen, i



t|~~_P. W~E B S T E R, JLs/V WHOLKSACK AND itKTAHi SADDLER AND HARK ESS MAKER, 138, Qu-ff.EN-STTWT.EI. AUCKLAND, j fNftict the TJnloß Bank). WSMITH, Receiving and * Forwarding Agent, Queen-street Wharl, Auckland. Oood« delivered from Ship's side wlth despatch KB-—Ballast (supplied. A BERDEEN BO6T~FACT6RY, •«-*- ALBERT-STREET. i Every description of Men's, Women's, and Children's j Colonial made Boots and Shoes kept In stock. i The only Manufactory in the Province where hand i olosed and hand made Boots are to be had. j A supply ol Seamless Watertighte always on ; on hand. ; BLACK fc CO. C 1 LAR X E BROTHERS, ' (LATE CROMBIE'S) ROYAL FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERIES, (Oppoßito Union Bank), QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. Flrst-clasn Portraits, from O.D.V. to Life Size, at Moderate Prices. Children's Portraits taken Instantaneously. |H" E. T. TEAFFO IT!), STTRG-KON TVKNTIST, WAKUriKLB-STEJUT, Teeth extracted without Pain by Dr Clover's Patent Oxido Gas. Artlflcal Teeth (from One to a Full Set). ON BY TO LE *D on firet-ol«w freehold pannrlty, at low rates of interest.— R 0. T)ynr, Shortland-stroe WfXWW~TO TftTUT) in hvge or ' ■ • small sums, af low rate of interest.—Apply to Mr. Lainhley, Solicitor, Hißh-Rtroet. 7»Knr^AND SMALLER SUMS r£g)<ej\ >\J to LEND on Freehold Security, iitpreft lew 1f prenrity livpt-clnsp.—Apply to Elliott Mfiver. Solicitor. 28, Shortland-atrpot. flTs N" O R M A. X, teacher op music, Waiuloo Quadrant, Opposite Government House. TMPOR T A N T. NOTICE OF REMOVAL ! J. HENDERSON in thanking hig friends and ttio public generally for their favours for the past sixteen years, bpg to inform (hem that he has taken the premises lately occupied by H. Qilberd, Painter, Wyndbam-strcet, i i tt below Herald ofllce), and purposes giving his nndiviflrd attention to the MOUSE AND SHIP PAINTING BUSINESS, in which he will endeavour to merit a :continuanco cf their patronage. N.B.—Tho extensivo Stock of Paperbangicfrs, &c, will be d'.sposed at the Lowed Renmnerative Prices. AH Orders executed; with despatch by experienced workmen. T OSBORNE & C~a, 19 • WOOL STAPLERS & BROKERS, FORT-STRKBT, Auckland. Are Wool and Skin Buyers. They are also prepared to make liberal advances on Wool consi<*ned to them, and which they will ware house aDd ship on the most favourable terms to their customers. All Wools classified if required. *** Reference : National Bank of New Zealand. TJONES ! BONES! BOMS! Bough* In any quantities for Cash at the Freeman's Bay Bone Mills, and at No. 101, Lower Queen-street, J. & J. SOPPET. BE READY! PREPARE FOR WINTER!! And go to the DOCTOR. Ko 1 not the Doctor, but to the DOCTOR'S FOE, and that is at ■••'-'-.;' • :■'..•= ■ ;..;..N©.H-70, ■ WM. BROWNHILL'S, BOOTMAKER, Where you can get your old BOOTS REPAIRED with Gutta Peeoha Soles. Every Pair Guaranteed Water-proof, and Patches put on with Soluti non a new principle No ; Stitching required; or done with Leather, m~ KEEP SOUR POOR FEET DRY. ____ It licks Hall's Balsam, Uflolpho Wolfe's Schnapps, or Weston's Wizard Oil. 70, QUEEN-STREET, Opposite the Bank of New Zealand. SYMONDS -STREET GROCERY, HAY, CORN, AND PROVISION STORE. D. ROBERTSON Wishes to inform his numerous friends and patrons of his Removal to more extensive premises (those lately occupied by Mr Peters), where, with the com bined efforts of his brother, P. Robertson, with whom he has entered into partnership, he will be able promptly to execute all orders, 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.B.—Town prices strictly adhered to. Choice supplies of Butter and Eggs daily. All orders delivered free of charge. NOTICE. , ■- . . T. B. CAMERON, Architect afd Engineer, ■ Corner of High-street and Vulcan Lane, Ib prepared to supply Plans, SpeoificatJons, and correct Estimates for all description of Buildingß on shortest notice. . _____ 8 A MTJ E L WEL L S House, Land, and Commission Agent, Collector of Rents, Debts, Highway Rates, &o. Loans arranged. Office:—l 29, Queen-street (three doora below the Union Bank.) ; EGILHAM'S 'Busses will leave • Onehunga at a quarter to 8 a.m. and quarter to 12 every day; Auckland' at a quarter to 10 a.m and'quarter to 4 p.m. If required, a Special Coach will be run to wilt convenlpuce of evening parties. A. PATTERSON, * WHOLESALE AND RETAIL GROCER, AND CORN DEALER, Queen-street, Onehunga. Agent for the Wangarei Coal, delivered in One hunga. Screened, 30s per ton; Unscreened, 25s per ton. Also on hand: Firewood, cut and uncut; Hay Straw, Chaff. THE HOMOEOPATHIC DOMESTIC PHYSICIAN, by Drs. Pdltb and Epps ; Revised, with important additions, and many new remedies, by Washington Epps, L. R. C. P., M.R.C.S., Assistant Physician to the London Ho mceopathio Hospital. Table of Contents :—General Diseases—Casual . Diseases—Cutaneous Diseases- Fevers—A—actions of the Mind—the Head—the Eyes—the Ears—the Nose—the Faoe, Lipp, and jaws—the Teeth, Gums, and Month—the Wiadpipe ana Cbest—the Stomach and Bowels-the Urinary and Genital Organs—Diseases of Wo/nen—Treatment of Children—Anatomy and Physiology—Hygiene and Hydropathy—Materia Medica—Domeßtio Surgery— Medical and Surgical Appliances—Dislocations and 1 Luxations—Fractures—Glossary—lndex A Chest of Medicines (book enclosed), _3 103. or _5 ss. ; or with glass stopperß;u/ all the Tincture?. £4 4s. or _6 6&— JAMES EPPS Hz CO.. Homoeopathic Chernias, 48 Threadneedle-street. *nd 170, Piccadilly, London NEWMARKET fci FOR EVER!!! J. STALLWOKTHY Begs to remind the public of the existence in New market of a STATIONERY and TOY DEPOT, where ail QoodH are marked at or under Town Prices. To arrive per Robina Dunlop: 6 cases and bales of Stationery. Cheapest ever Imported.



Business Cards. T BUSSELL'S W • FIBST-OIAS3 PBIVATE BOARDING ESTABLISHMENT, PORTLAND HODSE, HOIiSON-STRKBT, AUCK&AND, N.Z. Single and Double 'Bed'-ooms ana Private Parlours for Families. TERMS MODERATE TAMES BUTCHER, «$ CAKTEIt, CO^TRACTOK, Ac. Goods Cleared and Delivered from Shlpn' Bide oh SHORTEST NOTIOJC. BALLAST SUPPLIED. NEWCASTLE AND BAY OS IBX.AND OOAXS. Also, ■pinvvrno-D. rat or nncnt, at SEASONABLE KATJJB Tf 0 H X B O P P E T W HOUSE, LAND, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, NO. 8, QUEKN-STKBBT. Agent lor Mr. Carter's V/aikato Parcels Delivery. and Passenger Booliing. August 5,1875. GW. HAKDWIOK • FAMILY GROCER. AVD GKNEKAL PROVISION MERCHANT, Siioemwiud Crescent, Auckland. G.W.H. In returning thanks to hla numerous friends ana the public generally for their kind sup port daring the past, is glad to inform them that he in stiH in a position to carry out with promptness ami despatch any orders that may be entrusted to his care. IHone but flrnt-clasn floods traMmUea, jn oo o X's 'busses. vJT» leave Coombos' quarter to and a quarter-past every hour far Newmarket Epsom—B, quarter to 11, 2, and 5. Grafton Road—Every hour. CARRIAGES, BUGGIES, HANSOMS, ETC., ALWAYS ON HIRE. ' [Established 11 Years.] WB E A L, « NEW AND SECOND-HAND CLOTHIER, Wollesley-street East. Clothing bought. N.B.—Arrangements can be made for the Purchase of Clothing, Booftß, &c, at private bouses. | 0 0 X OUT FOR as- THE ELUE BOOT ! %* C. BROOKES Having purchased one of tho latest Improved plants, is now prepared to serve his customers and the public gene rally wilh every style of BOOTS AND SHOES Cheaper Than any Other House in Auckland. All Hoots rnnde on the Premises, and Guaranteed. 83?" Note the Address :— 0. B E O 0 X E S, BLUE. HOUSE, Opposite the City Hall, Queen-street, Auckland. A.() 0 CASKS CEMENT 100 daks Plaster of Faris 8000 iates (Countess) Kire Bricks, Fire Clay kinds of Building Materials KEANK <* JENKINSON. Victoria-street East. EX BOSANNAH EOSE: 980 SACKS OATS 550 SACKS FLOUR 100 BAGS FLOUR. T. H. HALL & CO. EX S,S. WELLINGTON: 7 CASES CANTERBURY ROLL BACON. 24 DO. DO. CHEESE 2 DO. LARD. T. K. HALL & CO. B. MAIDEN'S 'BUS between Auckland and Newmarket will leave as follows :— From Auckland: From Newmarket: 8.45 am 9.30 am 10.15 am 11am 1145 am 12.30 pm 1.16 pm 2pm 2 45 p m 3.80 p m 4.15 p m spm 5.46 p m 6.i?0 p m T~UCKLAND SAVINGS BANK _/jL ——— J^ pENNY ■jgANK I At the Office of the Auckland Savings Bonk NOW OPEN. HOTJRS OB1 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 pay and beoirvb Money, and on Saturday Eveninga to take In money only, from 7 to 9 o'clock. •R. CAMERON, Manager. WPHILLIPPS AND SON, • OIL, COLOUR, and GLAS3 MERCHANTS, Importers of Paperhangings, Scrim, Paints, Oils, Turpentine, Colours, Varnishes, French Polish, Gold Leaf, Artists' Colours and Brushes, Plate, Sheet, ' Crown, Ornamental, and Photograpllio Glass, Picture Frame and Tapestry Mouldings, Clook and Compass Glasses, Glazed Sashes, Doors, &c. > Glass cut to size, and carefully packed. 95 and 97, Queen-street. . ' E. FAULDER, Sole Contractor to the City Council for the Eruptjing 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 tlie same done by leaving a notice, either verbal or written, with the Inspector of Nuisances, City Council Office, Queen-street. ' ». J~ & T SOP P E T,' a v V ' . <• FEEJiuLAN'S BAY STEAM MILLS, AND No. 101, Lower Qtjeek-stkeet, Whabjl, A V O E L AIK D. VST A UNO CX 880 T HER S, V ;¥? SOAP & CANDLE MANOTAOTUEEBS, I ; EIOHMOND, COX'S CBTOK. v i Office — Duiham-fitreet, Auckland. J



Business Cards- ATEWTO-T STEAM SANITARY -131 PIPE WORKS. To the Public op Auckland and Suburbs. I now offer my Large Stock of GLAZED SOCKET PIPES at a Greater Reduction on Former Prices, or from Fifty to Sixty rrni Cent, under the PET Pipes now using in Fort-street and the Road to Parnell. GEORGE BOYD. r\ i c a^ v i n s WORLD'S HIGHEST PRIZE IMPROVED SELF-CLEANSTNG RAPID WATER FILTER. Tlio undersigned has }n»t rcceivetJ his first ahipment of the above, which will purify tho most offensive water with nstomshs'ne rapidity, »nd are the only nurs Capable oj? Removing ANiMALCUi-iB and Sbwagts, being so constructed as to prevent the passage of the most minute borUes. They also MA.TERTAf.LY REDUCE WAEDNBSS, and are the ONLY FILT KR3 WHICH BO KOT RENDER tho WATKk FL4.T AND INSIPID, as instead of withdrawingcarbonicacid from the water they impart it. There is mo water which they do not lender Sparkling, Wholesome, and agreeable. Their principle advantages ove. all other Filters are their simplicity of constractioii, rapidity and refrulatity with which they perform their work, and the facility with which they can be thoroughly cleaned by anyone in a few minutes. SOLE AGENT FOR ATTCKLAND : W. S. JONES, Wholesale Saddler and Importer, Queen-street. QUPPORT LOCAL INDUSTRIES SOAP! SOAP ! SOAP! J ALX.E^DER Begs to direct thfl attention of the Public to the fact that his Carbolic Boat is a sure preventive against RsiAi,L-rox. Measms. and'all Contagious DiseiiPes, and highly recommended by the Public Health Doctors as a thorough disin fectant for general domeistic use. A free use of this Sonp in families would tend to lessen doctor's bills. J.A. would also draw the attention of the Trade to his various brands of First Prize Common Soaps, which for years have given general satisfaction; also to his now Local Industry—the manufacture of Fancy Toilet Soap, of the various kinds as under :— Family Brown Windsor, in bars and tablets, 7 and 14tb boxes Fancy assorted Oval Tablets, 7 and 14ft boxes Fancy Assorted Square Tablets, 7 and 141b boxes Honey, Glycerine, Elder Flower, and Carbolio, in bars and tablets, 7 and 14ft boxes Soft Soap, for Wool-washing, Machinery, and general scouring purposes, equal to the im ported article Greaves, for Dog and Fowl Feed, always on hand. Parnell Steam Soap and Candle Works, Office, 7, Qneen-street, Auckland. J. ALLENDER, Proprietor. miMBEE! TIMBER! The Union Sash and Door Company, Mechanics' Bay, have on hand a very large Stock of all kinds of Timber for Buildings, and an unsurpassed quality of Second-claes Stuff at very low rates. Sashes, Doors, Mouldings, and Tongned and Grooved and Wido^Boards, alsolvery cheap. DARNELL NURSERIES. ! • MASON BROTHERS, In thanking their numerous patrons for the kind support so liberally bestowed during the past ten Tears, bee: to inthnat© this is the proper season.for PLANTING, and to solicit an INSPECTION of their ORNAMENTAL, FLOWING, AND OTHER SHRUBS, FOREST, SHELTER, AND ITRUIT TREES, of which they have a Large and Varied Collection. Tho Stock, this reason, is the best they havo ever offered to the public, the plants being full-sized, well grown, and in splendid condition for removal. . Gardens Laid Out by Contract. Descriptive Catalogues may be hod on application to MASON BROS., PARNELL NURSERIES'; Or, to EOBT. BREWIN (our Agent), Seed Merchant, Queen-street. Auckland. F^ ~T SHER 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. ■ AUCKLAND WATERWORKS. BKANSTON & FORSTER, DULY LICENSED PLUMBERS, Are prepared to lay on Water Services in accordance with the Specifications and General Conditions required, and on the most reasonable terms. BRANSTON & FORSTER, Plumbers f/nd Gasfltters, —o Albert-street. RPYE, late ot the Dublin House, Wyndham-street, begs to inform his friends ! and the public in general, that he hag taken the Red Lion Hotel, Freeman's Bay, and hopes by keeping none but flrsJ-class liquors, to merit and obtain a fair share of patronage. '^ A UCKLAND & MERCER RAILWAY. On and after Tuesday, May 23, tho hours ior re ceiving Goods at Auckland will be from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; on Saturdays not after 3 p.m ; Goods for Manurewa, Hunua, Buckland's, and Pokeno must be prepaid. If consignees are not at these stations to receive goods the railway, cannot undertake responsibiaty in case of loss. By order. A. V. MACDONALD, General Manager, -RJ"EW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. KAIPARA RAILWAY. Regular Trains will be run on the Line on and after Friday, the 29th October, leaving Helensville'at 7.30 a.m., and Rlverhead at 1,30 p.m. FRANK B. PASSMORE. O COUNTRY STOREKEEPERS, HOTEL-KEEPERS, AND OTHERS. Persons desirous of obtaining a Supply of COPPER COINAGE are requested to call at the _vbking Star Office. ■ NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF MEW ZEALAND. CAPITAL £1,000,000 RESERVE FUND £50,000 With Unlimited Liability of its Shareholders. Insurance effected against loss by Fire; and on 'Brills for the Voyage or Time ; also, on Merchandise a^d Freight by Steamer and tailing Vessel. ■• % ' ________ \ LIBERAL TERMS, AHD PROMPT SETTLEMENT OF LOSSES. lIENKY E. WILLIAMS, Manager. Offices-^, Queen-Street. »—- ■ ■ • ■- —■.•:■■■.-.- -■ —. — -: —



Miscellaneous. IMPORTED DIRECT FROM THE FACTORY, BY T. AND S. MORRIN, FOR E. H. LEWIS SON, 30 CASES OB1 AMERICAN CLOCKS. CLOCKS! CLOCKS! CLOCKS ! Now on Sale. CLOCKS ! CLOCKS! CLOCKS I Each Clock has been taken to pieces and oiled. 83~ Thelfollowtogaretheprieeß:— Each. _ s. d. 0-inch 1-day •• 0 15 0 8 „ 1 0 17 6 8 „ 8 15 0 10 „ 1 „ 15 0 10 „ 8 „ 1 15 0 12 „ 8 „ 2 0 0 STRIKING CLOCKS. 8 „ 1 „ Striking 15 0 8 „ 8 ,-, „ • •• 115 0 10 „ 1 „ „ 17 6 10 „ 8 „ ~ .. .- - •• 2 0 0 12 „ 8 „ , •■ 210 0 Gothic 1-day Striking 10 0 Gothic 8-day Striking ..150 EACH CLOCK GUARANTEED AND SENT TO ANY PART OF THE CITY. Tee Best Quality of Watbebubrx, F. H. LEWISSO_T, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND, Opposite the Union BiNK. WE beg to intimate to our old cus tomers that we have Commenced Business. upon the site of the Late Fire. INDIAN AND CHINESE / Cr> TEAS. /,***/' / <O / OILMEN'S /A, / STORES. /&, / / O / / / /<h / GROCERS / / AND /V/ / CHEESEMONGERS, /^ / QUEEN-STREET, /x> / Auckland. 0 / mHO S. J. HAR BTJ t! T, OLD "ECHO" OFFICE, Shortland-strket, Begs to- draw the attention of the Ladles of Auckland to tho Sale of DRAPERY AND HOSIERY GOODS, SEALSKIN AND CLOTH JACKETS, COSTUMES, SKIRTS, ETC., : , Which will be offered on THURSDAY AND FOLLOWING DAYS. Also the attention of Gentlemen to a ' Choice Selection of CUTLERY, POCKET KNIVES, TOOLS, BAGATELLE BILLIARD TABLES, &a, WATCHES, JEWELLERY, &c. ..,.,-■-,. ■ 7* J ■ i _p.^_ -■".-■ ' ■'[ ir.j-i. ■.""•



For caie. _ mo SHIPPERS, CONTRACTORS, AJNI> BUILDERS. ■ KATIR I T I M B F. R The undersigned is selling at GREATLY REDUCED ELATES. G. A. HARRIS, BRITOMABT KOAD, AND AT THE SPIT, NAPIER. January 26, 1876. FOR IMMEDIATE SALE, thre Eligible Building Allotments, Brighton Road. Price Low, Terms easy. SAMUEL OOCHRANE & SON, AvcUcjipers. FOR Immediate Sale, at very low priceß, Beveral choice Allotments at Ponsonby, Apply to JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Qneen-atroet. FOE- Positive Sale, at a very low price, a really good 6-roomed House, with freehold garden in good order, 48 x 110 feet, situated in Oxford-street, South Newton. Apply to JOHN SOPPET, ' No 8. Queen-street FOR immediate Sale, on easy terms, a comfortable four-roomed House, with good well, &c, and freehofd allotment. 66 x 80 feet, in Alma Place, Ireland-street. Apply to :•; JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street^ OR SALE, at a Very Low Trice, a Partly Improved F/RM cf 81 Acres, with House, &c, about 18 Mileß from Town. Apply to JOHN SOPPETT, No 8, Queen-street. FOE SALE, a bargain, at Riohmond, a comfortable four-roomed cottage with 11 • allotments, 66 feet by 150 feet, on easy terms, Apply to JOHN SOPPETT, No. 8 Queen-street. FOR 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 mileß from Hamilton, with frontage to the main road. Apply to JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. *' OR SALE, on very easy terms, at Ponsonby, a good 6-roomed House, with every convenience, and freehold allotment 45 x 110 feet. Apply to JOHN SOPPETT, No 8, Queen-street FOR Positive Sale, cheap, on easy terms, a good four-roomed Cottage, with outbuildings and good freehold garden, 40 1100 ft, good well, etc, and splendid view, at Glenburn, Ponsonby,—Apply to John Soppet, Fo 8, Queen street^ ■ , FOR Immediate Sale, on easy terms, a very superior Five-roomed House, with good outbuildings, water laid on, and freehold allotment 47 x 100 feet, with splendid view of the harbour, situated in one of the beet parts of Ponsonby. Apply to JOHN SOPPET, ■ No. 8, Queen-sreet. FOR Positive Sale, on easy terms, with immediate pofsession a really good and very compact Farm of 43 acres, all in good grass, well fenced and divided into paddocks, with good Houso, Stables, and all necessary outbuildings liprn it, well ■ adapted for a Dairy Farm, being only six miles from town.—Apply to JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. FOR SALE, a Farm of 256 acres* mostly rich flat land, well watered by a never i failing stream, and with an extensive frontajje to the sea. There are about 60 acres fenced and laid down in grass; also a large and well grown Orchard in full bearing, containing about two acres. The 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 ei'her boat or otherwise in about two hours.—For further particulars, apply to SAMUEL COOHRANE & SON, Land Agents, Fort-street. "POR SALE, in Ponsonby, the -B- bost Building' Site on St Mary's Road, corner of Green-gtreet, enclosed with, Paling Fence, and commanding an extensive view of the Ifaibour, North Shore.—Apply to '. . ~ *■' SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Land Agents, Fort street. TO BE LET, at Ellerslie, within five minutes waiK 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 volcanio land, all in good pasture, securely fenced and sub-divided by substantial stone walls. Apply to H. ASHTON & SONS, No. 8. New Zealand Insurance Buildings, MR. PYCROFT, Assistant Master, City West No. 2, prepares Candidates for Education Board Certificates, and for Legal and Civil Service Examinations. Hours of attendance (at the School)!— Wednesday and Friday, 7.9 p.m.; Saturday, 10.12 a,m, J. C. PELHAM'S Jj ADDER AND JJ ARROW pACIORY, 49, VIOTOBIA-STBEET, EVEBT DBSCRIPTIGK OV Ladders, Barrows, and Steps, Barrow Wheels, Gud geons, Bolts, etc., Clothes-horses, Clothes-boxes Travelling Chests, Blind Rollers, etc., on hand or made to order. N.B.—Ladders, Barrows, and Steps lent on hire. tSeMOVAL. —J. HE APE invites J-V the public to call and try his quality of Goods for the very low p- ices he is aßking—Winceys from 6d up, French Merinos from Is lOd up to 3s 6d, and a nice variety of Dress Goods at equally low prices • Calicoes andvSheetings, Hoeiery, etc., all good value or money.—Note the address: J. HEAPE, Symonds treet, corner of East-street. TX^ANTED, my old customers and quality of.Timber as cheaply as anyone su Penor Orders taken for Deck and Ship Planking un to KO Geirder°s ng ' TimbW f°r Tie and At present on liana :—Broaa Boards up to 30 in Shi dp e>BuiWi cn Vg. ry BIZ 9°! KaUri Tlmber ta'lMft ROBT. BARTLEY, Timber Yard, Breakwater Road. TAYLOR'S J&P^&eSm X Patent Lock-stitch jT )jlz/ Sewing Machines can be jS^^Sraßß'1 * confidently recommended jafl^^^^^^'&a fls superior to all others for i Sni - domestic use, beina: Simple, Easily learnt, Quietin action, and not liable to derangement. Tho Patent Elliptlo Shuttle Movement of tbiß Machine is acknowledged on all hands the Quietest, Simplest, and most beauti ful motion ever invented for the purpose. New and Valuable Improvements have also been added amongst others, a New Patent Shuttle, with only one hole to thread, and having itß tension adjustable In the easiest mannerpossible on the outßidf. Besideß this, .it is much larger and holds. considerably more cotton than those of any of the leading Machines in use. This, with other improvements (which the public are invited to inspect), together wilh the substantial con struction for which this M..chine has always been celebrated, make Taylor's Patent the most thoroughly Genuine and Beliable Machine in the market. Agent:—T. PEACOCK, Shortland-street, opposite the Post-office, Auckland. ; ,■ . ; JJEW LUCAL INDUSTRY. G. R. BURGESS, Pure Ultramarine Blue Manu facturer. Proprietor many years in the employ J> Harper Twelvetrees, the renowned manufacturers. A trial solicited. Ask for it and judge for your Belveu. Auckland Agent: Mr. Q. W. Owen. Manufactory: York-street, ParneU.