The Evening Star.

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Auoklaot, NX, TUJSBDAT, BAY 30. 1876

[Price : ONE PENNY,



i^A, pACIFIO MAIL •>^K^^*"" STEAMSHIP COMPANY. jle powerful Al Iron Screw Steamship r AUSTRALIA, I Carrying H.M.s Mails, will leave FOE SAN FRANCISCO, VIA KANDAVU AND HONOLULU, ON MONDAY, sxn JUNE, Carrying Passengers and Cargo for the United States, Great Britain, and Europe. For further parcicu'ars, freight, or passage, apply * OWEN & GRAHAM, Agents. "_XJT |giw ZEALAND ''''''• STEdM SHIPPING COM- PANY (MMITMI)O JtaWKW PIiTMOHTH, NKL3ON, PIOTON, WELLISrO ton 'lmtkitoh, and Oau.no; tKinsMppiru? a4 Wcl'llnctou for Wakoantji, Vlkvtrt., awl Povmuttt 1 Bit; and at Nelson for Wkstpobw, GnEXMOtfTH I infl hokitiea. . i rpiSSBKOSBS BOOSKI> THBOTIRS tO MTST,S3OmiHH.] ThM''" WELLINGTON Csptain M. Cabet, will leave the Onehunea Wharf on SATURDAY next, tho 3rd June, at 6.30 am.; and the Blnff anchorage at 9. p.m Latest train for Passengers, 12 noon. For /relgat or passage apply to W. F. WHEEIiER, AnoWand. Or, A. BARNES, Onehunga.. Offloes: Hobaon's Buildings, Shortlsiifi-Btroot. fV& 17011 •' ARANAKT, M^-: , A NKLSON, PICTON. WEL ;.-, ' LIKGTON, LYTTELTON, AND ■?v':^'' OTAGO. [Bookinß through to Melbourne, Groyrnoufch, Etokitika, Westport, Abnroa, Timaru, and Oamaru.] TUESDAY, JUNE G. The Union Steam Shipping CompAny's mugiUftcen* new Steamer HAWEA. Captain E. Wiieblf.r, will leave the Onehunga Wharf on TUESDAY, the Oth Juue. Tc be followed by Taupo, 12th. Hawea, 2Ut Taupo 28th Through tickets to Mi lbourne at rednced rates, For frtisbt or passage apply to HENDERSON & MACFARLANE,. 23, Queen-street PASSENGERS' LINE OF PACKETS TO NEW ZEALAND. OWNED BY MESSRS. SHAW, SAVILL & CO., Si, Leadenhall-street, London. The above line of ships are regular ijjsfc&w traders to all the principal ports of J»f*3lOWk. New Zealand. They are clipper ships, WSo^ classed Al at Lloyds, and commanded _jH_sn|p»?r by experienced masters. The Bill of ■Badass. Fare is most substantial and of the best quality, and the accommodation roomy and con- TeHlont. The undersigned are empowered to grant passages from London to Now Zealand, payment for which has been guaranteed in tho Colony. Return shipß.to London also leave at almost regular ntervals. Full particulars on application to L. D. NATHAN & CO., OWKN & GRAHAM, CRUICKBHANK & CO., Agents. «*"ks% X? OR RUSSELL, w&l^ Jl wangaroa, and man. The s.B lON A Will leave every Monday, at 5 p.m. (weather per mitting). Passengers booted and small parcels pre paid at the Office, on the Wharf. No cargo received after 4 p m. FOR WANGAREI AND MANGAPAI, CALLING AT McKENZIE'S COVE To Land Mangawai Passengers. The B.a. ARGYLB Will leave' for the above places every Tuesday, at PThes.s. ROWENA . Will leave the Queen-street Wharf (weather and cir cumstances permitting) for Tauranga, every Friday, lit 6 p.m., calling at Kati Kati should sufficient in ducement offer, and connecting with the s.s. Staffa for all Bay of Plenty ports. FOR COROMANDEL. ' Thes.s. ARGYLE Will leave every Monday morning at 11 o'clock, and evsry Friday at 3 p.m. A. McGREGOR, Manager. l_j4 npHE brigantine FLIRT, M^rfi' \ I 100 tons register, John McKenzie, 'dpHK&s^ Master, is a regular trader between ttflsiis'tfe* Auckland and Ltttelton. Porfreightorpassageapply^ Auckland, February 15th, 1876. «*k^ ittaikato steam flpd_Wk W NAVIGATION AND %H^cCOAL MINING COMPANY (LIMITED). Time Table : The steamers WAIKATO ana ALERT leave- Mercer for Hamilton daily at 10.30 a.m. Hamilton for Mercer, daily at 8 a.m. FKANZ SCHEKFF, Secretary. Fort-street, May 8,187& J%^ HP IME-TABLE S.b. TRANSIT. Leave Auckland: Leave Wairoa: Wednesday, May 81,10 am Thursday, June 1, 2pm Friday, June 2,12 noon Saturday. June 3, 3pm Freight, 10s per ton. Passage, 5a ; Return. 7s. Agent; . April 22,1876. jgyk. TT 0R LONDON 3|||||_f__P TO FOLLOW THE GIEKLOEA. The splendid clipper barque DILPTJSSTJND, [ 'for 31 years at Lloyd's, W. Kelly, Commander, c above vessel having the greater part of her , engaged will meet with quick despatch, cor freight or passage apply to L. D. NATHAN & CO., Agents. QTEAM COMMTJNICA VsnPlP**. Krl TION WITH THE THAMES liP-W^ 10" COROMANDEL; DURHAM (8.B.)-*' olv , From Auckland -nr o flnpq22: Tuesday. 4 pm L m Thursday, 10 am ™«~ 3^o P L^ am Friday 10 am Saturday, 3.30 pV Baturday, 10 am ° No cargo received after^s^ permitting. Weather and other «ircumstanceßPe _•» t ( Not? responsible for any car go or v toud without a shipping otej, DWART )S, fe'1 M»n»(?er,



Shipping. 'a Is2k 1? EGULAEMONTELY tSffiSSg^f^s. JLIJ STEAM COMMUNICATION <V®Wj|\3> BETWEEN AUCKLAND, SYDNEY, ®^^^^& AND MELBOURNE, The fast and favourite b.b. HERO, Captain Logan, may be expected here again about the 23rd of June. She will leave for Sydney and Melbourne three days after arrival. CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agents. 16, Qneen-streot, Auckland, 'May 27, 1816. % ' . , "O OR WAITJKTJ. ' i'y:-\"J ■■: >.-■■':•. ;•.:.-'"-• The s.s. | TAM O' SHANTER Will leave t'no Government Wharf, Onohunga, for Waiuku, as follows :— THUBSDAI', let Jane. 11.30 a.m. Weather and other circTunstances permitting. Orders to collect pocls Id't at t)ie Btores of Messrs. Hi udr-r-'on ar.rt Maifarlane, Aircnts Union S.S Co.; or Mr. W. J. Hurst and Co., will meet with prompt dispatch. A. CUNNINGHAM, Onelmnga or Newmarket. ! f^y '' ' The Brigantine STRANGER Will sail in a icv> clays for Levuka aud Tuva. Goo" passoiigor uccommodaTion. For freight or pa.sag, app^ to g A genis &*&, WEW ZEALANDj ' h X.% SHTPPINO COMPANY'S «SB®2_l«ssa FOR oondon direct. Tho Al Compositfi Clipper O&RSrATXC, 881 tons register. Whxiam Ciuvwjst, Commander now loading, and will have geod dispatch. j Has first-class accommodation for Saloon, Second Cabin, and Steerage Passengers. For frei»ht or passage, apply to Tho New Zealand Shipping Co. (Limited) Agents. 93, Queen-street, 15th Fdbiuary, 1876. „ % -j, A UOKLASD STEAM M^m^i^-*. -£*- PACKET CO. "~FOR LEVUKA DIRECT. The s.s. LLEWELLYN On THURSDAY next, at 4 p.m. W. LODDER, Manager and Engineer. AUCKLAND STEAM ROPE FACTORY. REDUCED PRICES. Manila Hemp Rope. Per ton. First Quality— £ s. d. 1 inch, arj . upwards 60 0 0 J inch ami under fiß 10 0 \V)ial.. and Laiico Lines 73 10 0 Cutting-in Falls 71 10 0 Second Qnality— AUSizea 56 0 0 Flat ropes of superior quality, and warps of all cs, made to order. New Zealand Flax Rope. 2J inch and upwards 41 10 0 linchtoS-J 43 10 0 ? inch and under 47 10 Wool Lashing 40 0 Per Ib. Clothes Lines 0 0 6} Flat ropes of superior quality, and warps of al) gizes, 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 2%% discount for cash ; under £40, nett cash. J. S. MACFARLANE & CO. Auckland, Ist March, 1876. JsTEWMAEKET FOR EVER!!! J. STAL(/WORTHY Beg 3to remind the public of the existence in New market of a STATIONERY and TOY DEPOT, where ail Gouda are marked at or under Town Prices. To arrivo per Robina Dunlop: 5 cases and bales of Stationery. Cheapest ever imported. MBPYB, late ot the Dublin House, aJuL Wyndham-street, begs to inform his frienda and the public in general, that he has taken the Red Lion Hotel, Freeman's Bay, and hopes by keeping none but fitst-class liquors, to merit and obtain a fair share of patronage. A MERICAN EUBBER STAMP _CJ_. 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 flrst-cIaGS style, and at most reasonable rates. Specimens of Stamps, and all information as regards prices, &c, to be obtained on application to the Publisher, Stab Office. HENRY BRETT. Agent for A.R..S. Co. CI/ARNOCK BROTHERS, f? SOAP & CANDLE MANUFAOTUREKS, Richmond, Cox's Creek. Office — Purham-Bfczeot, AnoklanC.J AY OF ISLANDS COAITYARD BREAKWATER EOAD. BAY OP ISLANDS AND NEWCASTLE COAL ON SALE. °aOe:Ui^<WLAN, Agent EMCTS AND HANNA, ARTIST PHOTOGRAPHERS, (Jorner of _^ Queen and Wellesley - streets West, Over Messrs. Hewin'e. EORGE AKERS, FREEMAN'S BAY SOAP AND CANDLE WORKS. X&r Cash Buyer of Tallow. X"" O A^ B, S^ O N, »i 0- House and Land Agent, Rent and Debt Collector, Stichbury's Buildings, Queen-street fi OA L! COAL! wangareTcoal yard, Breakwater Road. The Undersigned has great pleasure in announcing to the Public nat he is now prepared to supply this PriofcS: — Per ton. For Screened, delivered in the City .. .- 27s For Screened, at the Yard .. . • • ■ •>• f£ For Unscreened, delivered in the City.. .. 228 For Unscreened, at the Yard .. .. •- •- . By the Beat Load, at the Yard "J By tt.B_tl««..ttt.»a»2 a _ ME _- LOAN £ 09 Agent. .N.8.-For Household purposes this Coal is un >lled, being cheap, clean, yielding r a great heat, I *<uly free from sulphur, YI-°- TR C ' I-*-* YfICKITT'S FRENCH BLUE I AsitsSplw^ that Each Ball \ * bearing the name of RECKITT, - Solfl'.by all respeOMity has caused ajhost of 'Stations. Nra and Storekeepers.



"i; WEBSTER, • WHOUHAM! AJID RiETA.O, SADDLER AFD HARNESS MAKER, ; 133, Quwen-htrket, Auckland, (Next the Union Bank). W SMITH, deceiving and » Forwarding Agent, Queen-street Whari, Auckland. Goods delivered from Ship's Bide with despatch N.B-—Ballast supplied. . A~BERDEEN~^OOT FACTORY, ALBERT-STREET. Every description of Men's, Women's, and Children's Colonial made Boots and Shoes kept in stock. ! The only Manufactory in the Province where hand j closed and hand inaclo Boots arp to be had. I A supply of Seamless Watertightß always on I on hand. I BLACK fe CO. PLAF f" E B:OTIT ER S, i\J . (LATE C!ITOT,rT'.TE'3) ■ROYAL FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHIC G A LLTPITF.S, (Opposite Union Banb\ QUEEN-STREET, ATTCKIiAND. Flrst-clfsq Portraits, from C.B.V. to Life Sizo, at Moderate Prices. Children's Portraits tafcen instfantanaoivlv. "MB. ?. t~r af p o eTd, BURGEON DENTIST, W A X 1? F I E L D ■ 8 T R X 15 T, Teeth extracted without Pain by Dr Clover'B Patont Oxide Gas. Artifloal Teeth (from One to a Full Set). "1/TONCT TO LE TD on firstrclasp iX.ll, freehold security, sit low rutes of interest.— H 0. Pye.r, fihorWand-pt.roo MOW TO 1MI) in large or 1 ' ■ small sums, at low rate of interest.—Apply to Mr. TjftisWey, Solie'ter, UisA-fltreet J? D SMALLER SUMS to LEND on Freehold Security, •ntrreft Jr.vr if epcnrity first-class,—£ pply to Elliott M>vor, Policitnr, 28, Shortland-streat. M" I S S NORMAN, TEACHER OF MUSIC, Wat bet,oo Qttadrant, Opposite Oovornment House. /-IITY WEST No. 2 PUBT.TC SCHOOL, \J WELLINGTON-STREET. EVENING CLASSES. English. Atuthmtttc, Bonic-KEKPiNO, *n—Mr Harrison. Tetnis, Is 6d per week. Junior Elemen tary Class, Is per ■week. Fkkkcw— Mons V, Peltier, of the College of Henri Quatre, P»rR Terms, Is pm: les<:on of one hour. Three lessons, per week, 2s 6d. German—Tatin, Alrebia. ar.fl Geometry: Mr J. 7. G. Hknskn. of the University of Kiel Tfrms. Is per lesson of one hour. Throe lessoris 'per week, 2s 6d. Two or more subjects by agreement. Book-keeping Class for Ladies, TMPORTANT. NOTICE OF REMOVAL ! J. TTENDEKBON in thanking his Mends and the public generally for their favours for the p*st sixteen years, beg to inform them that he has ta'ren the premises lately occupied by B . Gilbert), Painter, Wyudham-street, i i st bdow Herald office), and purposes givinp his HEdi'Wf'prl attention to the HOUSE AND SHIP PAINTING BUSINESS, in which he will eiideavour to merit a 'continuance cf thfiir patronage. N.B.—The extensive Stock of Paperhanßinprs, &c, will be disposed nt the lowest Tierminerativn Prices. All Orders executed' with dotpntch by exporionced wortrmmi. T OSBOKNB & (MX, «l • WOOL STAPLERS & BROKERS, FORT-STRBKT, Auckland. Are Wool and Skin Buyers. They are also prepared to make liberal advances on Wool consigned to them, and which they will ware house and ship on the most favourable terms to their customers. All Wools classified If required. *** Reference : National Bank Qf New Zealand. "DOSTES ! BOTTES! BONES! Bought In any quantities for Cash at the Freeman's Bay Bone Mills, and at No. 101, Lower Queen-street, J. & J. SOPFET. EE READY! PEEPARE FOE WINTER!! And go to the DOCTOR. Fo! not <ho Doctor, but to the DOCTOR'S FOE, and that Is at No. 70, WM. BROWFHILL'S, BOOTMAKER, Where you can (>et your old BOOTS REPAIRED with Gtjtxa Pekcha EoieS. Every Pair Guaranteed Water-proof, and Patches put on with Solufi n on a new principl >. No Stitching required; or done with Ijeather, B£7- KEEP TOUR POOR FEET DRY. j& It licks Hall's Balsam, Udolpho Wolfe's Schnapps, or Weston's Wizard Oil. 70, QUEEN-STREET, Opposite the Bank of New Zealand. S" YMONDS-STREET GROCERY, HAY, 00RN, AND PROVISION STORE. D. ROBERTSON Wishes to inform his numerous friends and patrons of his Removal Jo more extensive premises (those lately occupied by Mr Peters), where, with the com bined effortß of his brother, P. Robertßon, 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 futnre 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. W °~ I C E. T. B. CAMERON, Architect afd Engineer, Corner of High-street and Vulcan Lane, Is prepared to supply Plans, Specifications, and correct Estimates for all description of Buildings on shortest notice. "~ | A a AMD.} Q AMU. EL WELLS k-3 House, Land, and Commission Agent, Collector of Rents, Debts, Highway Rates, &o. Loans arranged. Office:—l 29, Queen-street (three doors below the Union Bank.) T> GILHAM'S 'Busses will leave _Ol>« Onehunga at a quarter to 8 a.m. and quarter tola everyday; Auckland'at a quarter to 10 a.m and: quarter to i p.m. If required, a Special Coach will be run to f»olt convenience of evening parties. Z PATTERSON, e> WHOLESALE AND, RETAIL GROCER, AND CORN DEALER, Queen-siekbt, Onehunga. Agent for the Wangarei Coal, delivered in One hunga. Screened, 30s per ton; Unscreened, 253 per ton. Also on hand: Firewood, cut and uncut; Hay Straw, Chaff. EW ZEALAND INSURANCE COMPANY. FIRE AND MARINE. Capital, paid up and Invested £240,000. Insurance against LOSS BY FIRE of every des cription of Property may be effected with this Com- I pany. Hulls Insured for the Voyage or Time. Merohan ! disc, Goods, and Freight Insured, by steamers and ' sailing vessels, Risks on Specie subject to (special arrangements. I LOSSES PROMPTLY PAIDJ I \ GEO. F. PIERCE. Manage*, j



Business Cards. TAMES BUTCHER, «# CARTER, CONTRACTOR, &c. Goddß Cleared and Delivered from Ships' side on SHORTEST .NOTICE. BALLAST SUPPLIED. Nbwoastlk and Bay or Island Coaxs. Also, pimwoop. cut or tment, at BEABOKABLB BAWCB |OHNS O P P E T CT HOUSE, LAND, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, NO. 8, QUEBN-BTRBBT. Agent for Mr. Carter's Waikato Parcels Delivery. and Passenger Booking. August 5,1875. ,fi W. iT£ owiok O"» FAMILY GROCER AND GENERAL PROVISION MERCHANT, SnoBTTjANB Crescent, AUCKIjAKD. G.W.H. in returning thanks to his numerous friciiclH anrtthe public generally for their kind sup port d<mn« the past, is glad to inform them that he is still in a position to carry nut with promptness and despatch any orders that may bo entrusted to his care. Mono but first-ciasn 000-!ti r«wrr.ntof.q. jn[ 000 X' S 'BUSSES a losva Coombas' quarter to and a quartor-past ovary hour for Newmarket Kpsom—S. quarter to 11, % &na 5. Graf ton jttoad- Every hour. CARRIAGES, BUGGIES, HANSOMS, ETC., ALWAYS ON HIKE. ~~~ [Established 11 Years.] WB E A L, « KJ!W and SECOND-HAND CLOTHIER, Wellcßley-streot East. Clothing bought. jl B Arrangements can be made fortticPurchasa of ciotliiti!*, I'-ookß, &c., at private houses. 1 O O X OUT FOR J3S- THE BLUE BOOT ! "©a C. BROOKES Having purchased one of the latest improved plants, is row prepmed to Herve his customers and the public gene rally with cvory Btyle of BOOTS AND SHOES Cheaper Than aky Other House in Atjckland. IVL loots made on the Premises, and Guaranteed. 2S?~ Note the Address :— C. BROOKES, BLUE EOUSE, Opposite tho City Hall, Queen-street, Auckland. Xf\C\ CASKS CEMENT 10:> casks Plaster of Paris 8000 Slates (Countess) Fire Bricks, Fire Clay All kinds of Building Materials KBANE * JENKINSON. Victoria-street East. TDIX KOSANNAH ROSE: 9SO SACKS OATS 550 SACKS FLOUR , 100 BAGS FLOUR. T. H. HALL & CO. TjlX S.S. WELLINGTON: 7 CASES CANTERBURY ROLL BACON. 24 DO. DO. CHEESE 2 DO. LARD. T. K. HALL & CO. JR. MAIDEN'S 'BUS between Auckland and Newmarket will leave as follows :— From Auckland: From Newmarket: 8.45 am 9.30 am 10.15 am Ham 11 45 a m 12.30 p m 1.15 pm 2 pm 2 45 p m 3.30 p m 4.15p m 6pm 6.46 p m 6.30 p m B~ATAVIA. SEA AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY PREPARED TO FTRE OR MARINE RISKS at LOWEST RATES. Losses paid either In this Colony or^ at anyjof the Company's Branches. All information may be obtained by applying to H. W. HEATH, General Agent, Bank Buildings Auckland, February 3, 1875. A UCKLAND SAVINGS BANk J^ pENNY" gANK At the Office of the Auckland Savings Bank NOW OPEN. HOURS OT ATTENDANCE FOR DEPOSITORS : The Bank will be c-pen 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 bkoibve Money, and on Saturday Evenings to take in money only, from 7 to 9 o'clock. R, CAMERON, Manager. PHILLIPPS AND SON, • OIL, COLOUR, and GLASS MERCHANTS, Importers of Paperhangings, Scrim, Paints, Oils, Turpentine, Colours, Varnishes, French Polißh, Gold Leaf, Artists' Colours and Brushes, Plate, Sheet, Crown, Ornamental, and Photographic Glass, Picture Frame and Tapestry Mouldings, Clock and Compass Glasses, Glazed Sashes, Doors, &c. Glass cut to size, and carefully packed. 95 and 97, Queen-street. R. JFAULDER, Sole Contraotor 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 the Inspector of Nuisances, City Council Office, Queen-street. J~^^ & J. S O P PE T, } FREEMAN'S BAY STEAM MILLS, AND i No. 101, Lower Queen-stbiSet, Wear?, \ . A D 0 X Ii AiNJB.



Business Cards "KTEWTON STEAM SANITARY PIPE WORKS. To the Public of 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 per Cent, under the PET Pipes now using in Fort-street and the Road to ParaelL GEORGE BOYD. QHEAVIN'S WORLD'S HIGHEST PRIZE IMPROVED SELF-CLEANSING RAPID WATER FILTER. The underpinned has jnst received his first shipment cf the above, which will purify the most offensive water wiih astoniFhim; rapidity, ami are the ONLY ones Capable of Removing Animalcule and St.waot:, being so constructed ns to prevent the passage of the most minute bodies. They rlso MATRAIAKXY REDUCE H'.RDNKSS, and are the ONLY KILT MRS WHICH DO MOT RENDER tho WATKI' FL'.T AND INSIPID, as instead of withdrawing cartionicacid from tho water they Impart it. There is ro water which they do not render Sparkling, Wholesome, anrf agreeable. Their principle advantage* over all other Filters are their simplicity of construction, rapidity and regularity 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 Saddi/kb and Importer, Queen-street. SUPPO fcT LOCAL INDUSTRIES SOAP ! SOAP ! SOAP! J, AT/LENDER Begs to direct the attention of the Public to the fact that his Cakhoi-tc Soap is a cure preventive against P.MALL-r-OX, MEASI->S, and all Contagious Diseases, and higlily recommended by the Public Health DoctorH as a thorough disin fectant for i'cnera.l domestic use. A free use of this Soap in families would tend to Icpkcii 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 liavo given general satisfaction; also to his nvw Local Industry—the manufacture of Fancy Totlt:t Soap, of the various kinds as under:— Family Brown Windsor, in bars and tablets, 7 and 141b boxes Fancy assorted Oval Tablets, 7 and 141b boxes Fancy AssorU d Square Tablets, 7 and 141b boxes Ilonoy, Glycerine, Elder Flower, and Carbolic, in bars and tablets, 7 and 141b hoses Soft Soap, for Wool-waßhinpt, Machinery, ana 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, Queen-street, Auckland. J. ALLKNPER, Proprietor. TIMBER! TIMBER! The Union Sash and Door Company, Meohanice' Bay, have on hand a very largo Stock of all kinds of Timber for Buildings, and an unsurpassed quality of Second-class Stuff at very low rates. Sashes, Doors, Mouldings, ana Tonerued and Grooved and Wide' Boards, alsolvery cheap. "OARNELL NURSERIES. MASON BROTHERS, In thanking their numerous patrons for the kind support so liberally bestowed during the past ten years, beg to intimate this is the proper season for PLANTING, and to solicit an INSPECTION of their ORNAMENTAL, FLOWING, AND OTHER SCRUBS, FOREST, SHELTER, AND FRUIT TREES, of which thby have a Laege abd Vaeikb Collkction. The Stock, thi' season, is the best they have 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 had on application to MASON EROS., PARNKLL NURSERIES; Or, to ROBT. BREWIN (our Agent), Seed Merchant, Queen-street. Auckland. r~S~H~B~R AND CO., Wholesale, Shipping, and Family Butcher, Queen-street, corner of Durham-street, Auckland. Poultry of all kinds dressed to order. Prime Smoked Tongues, Home-cured Bacon. Corned Beef on sale in large quantities. N.B.—Dealers in Game. Live Pheasants forwarded to all parts of the Colony upon receipt of order. Families waited on in town or suburbs. A UCKLAND WATERWORKS. BRANSTON & FORSTER, DULY LICENSED PLUMBERS, Are prepared to lay on Water Services in accordance witli the Specifications and Gener»l Conditions required, and on the most reasonable terms. BRANSTON & FORSTER, Plumbers and Oasfitters, &c Albert-street. X 'BKODICK CASTLE, AT AICKIN'S, "THE PHARMAO V," 100 DOZEN J. AND E. ATKINSON'S CELEBRATED PEBECJMEKY, Comprising THE FASgHIONABLE PERFUMES Ess. of MandeviUa Ess. of Burlingtonia Ess. of Cytisus Ess. of Aponogeton Ess. of Seringa' Ess. of Gardenia ESS. OF THE WHITE ROSE ESS. OF THE STEPHAXOTIS, In Bottles at 2s 6d, 6s, 7s 6d, 14s, ana 245. Also, A GREAT VARIETY OF WELL-KNOWN AND POPULAR PERFUMES BY THE SAME MAKERS. EX «WAVE OF LIFE': 15 CASES ' BRISTOL'S, ATER'S, & TOWNSEND'S SARSAPAEILLA, &0., &0. AICKIN, CHEMIST AND PHARMACIST, QUEEN - STREET, Auckland.



Miscellaneous. IMPORTED DIRECT FROM THE FACTORY, BY T. AND S. MORBIN, FOR F. H. LEWISSON, 30 CASES OF AMERICAN CLOCKS. CLOCKS! CLOCKS! CLOCKS ! Now on Sale. CLOCKS 1 CLOCKS J CLOCKS! Each Clock has been taken to pieces and oiled. W TheSfollowtag are the prices :— Bach. £ s. a. 6-inoh 1-day 0 16 0 8 „ 1 , 0 17 6 8 „ 8 16 0 10 „ 1 „ 15 0 10 „ 8 1 15 0 12 „ 8 „ 2 0 0 STRIKINa CLOCKS. 8 „ 1 „ Striking 16 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. The Best Quality of Watebbttrbt. F. H. LEWISSON, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND, Opposite the Union B^nk. WE beg to intimate to our old cus tomers that wo have Commenced Business upon the site of the Late Fire. INDIAN AND CHINESE /Cq TEAS. /,***/ / fy / OILMEN'S /A. / STORES*. /&, / / © / /*? / //>s / GROCERS / / AND Ay / CHEESEMONGERS, / V / /r\ / QUEEN-STREET, /X\ / AuOKIiAND. rp HO S. J. HAEBUTT, OLD "ECHO" OFFICE, Shortland-strekt. Begs to draw the attention of the Ladles of Auckland to the Sale of DRAPERY AND HOSIERY GOODS, SEALSKIN AND CLOTH JACKETS, COSTUMES, SKIRTS, ETC., Which will he offered on THURSDAY AND FOLLOWING DAYS. Also the attention of Gentlemen to a Choice Selection of CUTLERY, POCKET KNIVES, TOOLS, BAGATELLE BILLIARD TABLES, &0., WATCHES, JEWELLERY, to.



For Sale. mo SHIPPERS, CONTRACTORS, AND BUILDERS. KAUE I T I IBH • The undersigned la selling at GREATLY REDUCED BJATES. C. A. HARRIS, BRITOMART ROAD, AND AT THE SPIT, NAPIER. January 26, 1876. FOE SALE, cheap, 500,000 Seedling and Transplanted Forest Trees and Shrubs. 2,000,000 Quicks, free on board steamer, 6S per 1,000. JOHN HALE, Nurseryman, Waimea Eoad, Nelson. OB IMMEDIATE SALE, thre Eligible Building Allotments, Brighton Road.' °SAMUEL eaCOCHRANE & SON, AvtiUTfttß, FOR Immediate Sale, at very low prices, several choice Allotments at Ponsonby. Apply to jQHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. OE SALE, Cheap a good Bakery Business, with first-class Connection, and Im mediate Possession can be had. Apply to john SOPPETj No. 8, Queen-street. FOR 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 SO feet, in Alma Place, Ireland-street. Apply to john gOppET> No. 8, Queen-street. OR SALE, at a Very Low Price, a Partly Improved FA EM cf 81 Acres, witb House, &c, about 13 Mileß from Town. Apply to JOHN SOPPETT, \ No 8, Queen-street. OE SALE, a bargain, at Richmond, 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 i*ale, 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 i miles 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 e-roomed House, with every convenience, and freehold allotment 45 x 110 feet. Apply to JOHN SOPPETT, No 8, Queen-street. OR SALE, at a very low price, a good three-roomed Cottage, with freehold Allotment, 45 x 99 feet at Ponßonby.—Apply to John Soppet. No 8, Queen-street. OR Positive Sale, cheap, on easy terms, a good four-roomed Cottage, with outbuildings and good freehold garden, 40 x 100 ft, good well, etc, and splendid view, at Glenburn, Ponsonby,—Apply to John Soppet, Jfo 8, Queen street. . TJIOR SALE AT OUR WORKS— JD ,10, 15, and 20 horse-power Engines and Boilers Bonemill, for hand or Bteam power, ex Merwan jee Framjee Break down and Circular Sawing Machinery Flax Machines New and second-hand Timber Jacks. Terms can be arrangeC MASEFIELD & CO. TO BE LET, at Ellerslie, within five minutes waifi of the Eailway 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 & SONS, No. 8. New Zealand Insurance Buildings, rro SHIPPERS, MILL OWNERS, &o. For Sale, 68 KEGS SALT BTTTTER.-cbiefiy from good dairies. Liberal Discount to Large Buyers. ADAM LAYBOT7RN, Commission Agent, Fort-street. . R. 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 Fiiday, 7.9 p.m.; Saturday, 10.12 a.m. ; J. C. PELHAM'S ADDER AND JJ ARROW JIAOTORY, 49, VIOTORIA-STEBET, EVEBT DESCKIPTION Of T.aaaers. Barrows, snd Steps, Barrow Wheels, Gud geons, Bolts, etc., Clothps-horses, Clothes-boxes, Travelling Chests, Blind Rollers, etc., on hand or made to order. . N.8.-Ladderß, Barrows, and Steps lent on hire. "DEMOVAL. —J. HE APE invites JA/ the public to call and try bis quality of Goods for the very low p-ices he is asking—Winceys from 6d up, French Merinos from Is lOd up to 3s 6a, and a nice variety of Dress Goods at equally low prices; Calicoes and"Bheetiugs, Fosiery, etc., all good value or money.—Note the address: J. HEAPE, Symonda tr eet, corner of East-Etreet. SOCIETY OF ARTISTS, AUCKLAND. 1 THE BLACK AND WHITE EXHIBITION "tvill be held in flip Aupklind Institute Buildinpr on June 5, and following dnya. Exhibits received from May 25 to June 2. both days inclusive. Exhibitors must furnish full particulars with their work. Members of the Society of Artists must produce their Tickets of Membership on admissson. J. SYMONS, Secretary, 5, Wyndham-stieet. A UCKLAND & MERCER RAILWAY. On ana after Tuesday, May 23, the Wra for re ceiving Goods at Archland 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 goodß the railway cannot undertake responsibility in case of loss. By order. A. V. MACDONALD, General Manager, TO"EW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. KAIPARA RAILWAY. Regular Trains will be'run on the Line on ana after Friday, the 29th October, leaving Helensville at 7.80 a.m,, and Biverhead at 1.30 p.m. FRANK B. PASSMORE. TO COUNTRY STOREKEEPERS, HOTEL-KEEPERS, AND OTHERS. ZZZM& ■ ■' Persons desirous of obtaining a Supply of COPPER COINAGE are requested to call at the Evbhikci Star Offloe,