The Evening Star.

Vol. YIL—No. 1,853.]

Auckland, N.Z., TUESDAY, JANUARY 25, 1876

[Price : ONE PENNY



- pACIFIC MAIL 3^^^^^. STEAMSHIP COMPANY. The powerful Al Iron Screw Steamship CITY OP SAN FRANCISCO Will arrive here on or about the 30th instant, and leave with the English Mail, six hours after arrival, or NAPIER AND SOUTHERN PORTS. "CIOR SAN FRANCISCO DIRECT. The jPowerf nl Al Iron Screw Steamship CITY OF SAN FRANCISCO Will leave DUNEDIN on February 9, and AUCK XAND on February 14, conveying H.B.M.'s Mails for San Fbancisco, Ukited States, Great Britain, via Kandavatj and Honolulu. The Cabins on the Port Side of this splendid Steamer are Teservea for Passengers booking in New Zealand. For f Tirther particulars, Freight, or Passage, apply to OWEN & GRAHAM. Agents, Auckland. jg^ka. TJEGULAR MONTHLY mmm^b-%- S\i STEAM COMMUNICATION ■ymM.ttiffi? BETWEEN AUCKLANDj SYDNEY, vmmMtM'Zr AND MELBOURNE. The fast and favourite b.s. HERO, Captain Logan, may be expected here again about the 9th of February. She will leave for Sydney and Melbourne three days after arrival For freight or passage, apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agents. 16, Queen-street, Auckland, January 5, 1876. */?kSL "I7OR TARANAKI, WlMlß^i -*? NELSON, PICTON, WEL •^J^S^1 LINGTON, LYTTELTON, AND [Bookine through to Melbourne. Greymouth, HoMtika, Westport, Akaroa, Timaru, and Oamaxu,] TUESDAY, JANUARY 25. The TJnion Bteam Shipping Company's magnificent sew Steamer TATJPO, Captain Maofaklane, will leave the Onehunga Wharf THIS DAY (Tuesday), Jan. 25, at 9 a.m.; and the Anchorage at 5 p.m. For the convenience of passengers, the Tarn o' Bhanter will leave Onehunga Wharf for the steamer immediately after arrival of 2 30 p.m. Train. February I—Hawea, as above. Return Tickets at Single Farss. Through tickets to Melbourne at reduced rates. For freight or passage apply to HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, 25, Queen-street -■Ljk ¥TEW ZEALAND «aaS£*§&sv iJI STEAM SHIPPING COM- PANY (LIMITED.) Fob New Plymouth, Nelson, Picton, ■WeliMngi ton, Ltttelton, and Oxaoo ; transhipping at Wellington for Wangaoti, Napier, and Povebts Bat ; and at Nelson for Westeobt, Gekymouth, and Hokitika. [Passkngebb Booked Through xo Mileouenh] The b.B. WELLINGTON Will leave the Onehunga Wharf on SUNDAY next, the 30th instant, at 11 a.m. Latest train for Passengers at 9.25 a.m. An Omnibus from Union Bank corner at 10 ft.m. Return tickets at single rates to all ports. For freight or passage apply to W. F. WHEELER, Auckland. Or, A. BABIES, Onehunga. Offices: Hobßon's Buildingß, Shortland-street. *-w-^ -g7IRST SHIP forLONDON. 3§§Bjg|j"|^ TO SAIL EARLY IN FEBRUARY. m~*B'taam* The favourite ship CITY OF AUCKLAND, Capt Balls. Unrivalled accommodation for First and Third Class Passengers. CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agents. 16, Queen-street, January 6,1875. *fk^ QTEAM COMMOTICA- WiPm^^i kJ tion with the Thames jfifflM&|jfv AND COROMANDEL; TIME-TABLE. HAURAKI. From Auckland: From Thames: Tuesday, 11 am Wedr esday, Bam ENTERPRISE. For Thames: Wednesday, 10.30 p m. MANAIA. From Auckland: From Coromandel: Wednesday, 12 noon Thursday, 12 noon Friday, 11 a.m. Friday, spm Weather and other circumstances permitting. Not responsible for accidents in shipping, carrying, or discharging- Jive stock. Not responsible for any cargo or parcelß put on board without a shipping note. J. EDWARDS, Manager. PASSENGERS' LINE OF PACKETS TO NEW ZEALAND. OWNED BY MESSRS. SHAW, SAVILL & CO.. 34, Leadenhall-street, London. The above line of ships are regular jGhfcSkv traders to all the principal ports of jfSSrjß^ I>)ew Zealand They are clipper ships, jhW«^3^^ classed Al at Lloyds, and commanded j^pii^LpSeSr by experienced masters. The Bill of m~as^^m Yare is mest substantial and of the bert quality, and the accommodation roomy and con- , Tenient. The undersigned are empowered to grant passages »om London to New Zealand, payment for which has been guaranteed in the Colony. Return ships to London also leave at almost regular ntervals. Fnll.particulars on application to L. D NATHAN & CO., OWBV & GRAHAM, CRUICKSHANK & CO.. Agents. HHAM O' SHAN TEE J?Witf^s. JL will leave the Government Tdg^JT^^. Wharf, Onehunga, for Waiuku, as I Wednesday, 26th, 430 pm; return Thursday morning Saturday, 29, 7 am; return same day for any other information, apply to A. CUNNINGHAM, Oneluinga or Newmarket; Or, to W. J. HURST & CO., Queen- street, - Auckland. jiy^ N ° T I ° Ep JM*|pQ||^ On and after Friday, the 21st inst, QUICKSTEP, S lli, Eian Detween Meic«r and Hamilton on arrival w tne Train at 10.30 am. carrying Passenger* and nnlPSe, on Mondays, Wednesdays, aLd Fridays ™ni mrther notice. All Passengers and Parcels cooked at the office of John Soppett, - gent, No prompt e attEfreßt' f°r &c abov6 places wUI -receivo Ci G. QUIQE,- *'Ci ProptleUir. '



Shipping. "1-3. ' T?O.a PORT ALBERT, *JK!SP KATPARA. The cntter mms^ PHANTOM will leave Onehunga "Wha« as above THIB DAY (Tuesdiy), For fi tight, &c., apply'to M. NICCOL, Customhouse-street <sqr%-* ftjOß POVERTY~BAY Ass&Y\ AND ea-8T COaST. ■4^L mj^Sm The scnooner '""" '" ""*' AGftES DONALD will take in cargo for the above places on MONDAY ijoxt, the 31st instant. M. NICCOL, Agent. TjiOß SALE—'GAZELLE,' CUTTER.! This fine Cntter, built at Onehunga in 1564, 24 tons register, as she now lies off Freeman's Bay complete for sea, and profitably employed etone-carrying. j Price, £250 | Apply to Captain Clayton, New Zealand Insurance Company. I J Bftdaaas Cards.- 2j s~ A L E . Portland Cement (now landing)—3oo casks White's and other brands And all kinds of Builder's Materials. KEANE & JENKINSON, VIOTORIA-STRE E T EAST. GEORGE DICKSON, Jun., BREAD AND BISCUIT BAKER, TOP OF HOBSON-STREET. Weddinpf and Christening Cakeß made to order. All kinds of Fancy Goods always on hand. Families waited on Daily. VST SHI P p iso Stphikb. T^T OTICE OF R E M OVAL. KLWIN B. DICKSON, LICENSED LAND BROKER, Under the Land Transfer (Ton-ens') Act, 1870, DRAUGHTSMAN, ILLUMINATOR, HERALD PAINTER, ETC. Agent for Mutual Life Association of Australasia. 7, SOMEBVELL'S BUILDINGS, AUCKLAND. ANDW. CRAIG. • HOUSE AND SHIP PLUMBERS, Have Removed their Place of Business from Lower Queen-street, to NEXT DOOR TO NEW ZEALAND HERALD OFFICE, WYNDHAM-BTRKET. FISHER 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. QOLDEN BOOT. WILLIAM MILLER, Manufacturer of Sea. Boots and Evert othee Description of Boots and Shoes, Next to Oxleys' BJockmafceie), Queen-street Wharf. Repairs neatly executed. PORTLAND HOUSE. J^- PRIVATE BOARDING ESTABLISHMENT, Hobson-street, Auckland, N.Z. J. RUSSELL, Settler snd-Coloßist 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, aB usual, per day or week, moderate. Auckland, 17th December, 1875. GOODACRE, BOOTMAKER • GREY-STREET. Men's Boots, 15s; Men',s Shoes, 12s 6d; Ladies' Boots from 12s 6d; Men's Soleing and Heeling, 4s 6d. ONEY TO LE *D on first-class freehold efcurity, low' rates of Interest.— R. C. Dyer, Sbortland-stree MONWY TO L>'NT} in large or small sums, at very low rate of interest.— Apply to Mr. Laishley, Solicitor, High-street AUCKLAND SAVINGS BANK. _A^ pENNY ■gANK At the Office of the Auckland Savings Bank NOW OPEN. HOTTRS 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 pay and becibve Money, and on Saturday Evenings to take in money only, from 7 to 9 o'clock. R. CAMERON, Manager. EB. O G E R S, Jtj n., • CABINETMAKER, UPH'tLSTRRER, AND FURNITURE DEALER, Foot of Grey-sti-bet. N.B.—Every description 'i work in connection with the above trade executed with f conomy and despatch, Suites supplied at various ptices, JOSBORNE & CO., • WOOL STAPLERS & BROKERS, FORT-STRBKT, Auckland. Are Wool and Skin Buyers. They are also prepared to make liberal advances on "Wool con sicked to them, and which they will ware house and ship on the most favourable terms to their customers. All Wools classified if required. *»* Reference : National Bank of New Zealand. "TIB. WOODHAM. LOWTHER BAZAAR, 25 8, QtTEEN-STRKKT, Opposite the Market, TOYS, STATIONERY, FANCY GOODS, ETO. i "pLANTS ! PLANTS ! PLANTS \ FOR PLANTING OUT NOW. Cucumber, Melon (Bock, Water, and Pie), Vegetable Marrow, Pumpbin, ami Tomato in pota, Cauliflower, Cabbage, Lettuce, Bed Cabbage, 6 c., &c. R. B A I R D, Victoria Seed Stores, Victoria-street. UY EECKITT'S FRENCH BLUE. And See that Each Bali, Is Wrappd in Paper bearing the name of RECKITT, As its Splendid Quality has caused a host.of Inferior Imitations. Sold by all respectable Grocers and Storekersepe. AMES BUTCHER, CARTEE, CONTRACTOR, *c. Goods Cleared and Delivered from Ships' ride on SHORTEST NOTICE. BALLAST SUPPLIED. Nkwoastjlk aud Bat of Isi-amd Coals. Also, ibxwood. cut or uncnt, at REASONABLE EATRB W~ PHILLIPPS AND SON, • OIL, COLOUR, and GLASB MERCHANTS, Importers of Paperhangings, Scrim, Paints, Oils, ! Turpentine, Colours, Varnishes, French Polish, Gold Leaf, Artists' Colours and Brushes, Plate, Sheet, I Crown, Ornamental, and Photographic Glass, Picture Frame and Tapestry Mouldings, Clock and CompaM ] Glß.Sßes, Glazed Saebes, Doors, &<?. , CHubs cut to «jz«, and imtstwy pa&gdl., :, : ,' S6 Mi 4 97. &&«W>teß§«!.



BERDEEN BOOT 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 closed and hand made Boots are to be had. A supply of Seamless Watortights always on on hand. j BLACK fe CO. *^f H. SKINNER, BUILDER, CARPENTER AND JOINER, VULCAN LANE. All Branches of the Building Trade executed by Experienced Workmen. Shop Fronts, Office Fittings, be., See. EE. G A T L A N D'S • TOY BAZAAR AND FANCY REPOSITORY, j Karangahapo Road, Newton. | By a small outlay at the above, a great amount of I domestic peace may be secured. ; Cheap, amusing, and instructive Toys in endless variety. DWA RD HOD gToTT, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL FIREWOOD merchant, Breakwater and at Mechanics' Bat. N.B. —The etitter 'Tay' leaves Mechanics' Bay "Wharf, carrying cargo to Waiheke, at lowest rates. Boat loads of Firewood delivered to any part of Auclt and. PULMAN'S PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERY, SHORTLAND-hTREET. PHOTOGRAPHY IN ALL ITS BRANCHES Views of the Hot Lakes, Rotomahana. The finest collection of local views and Maori cartes in Auckland. £gT Children's Portraits taken instantaneousl . "SI CLARKE BROTHERS, (LATE CROIIBIE'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. _ KIZE MED AL S AN~L> CERTIFICATES AWARDED TO JAMES SMITH, New-street, Nelson, h.Z, since 1872, for excellence of NfijLSOlS-AIADE WIJSES AND Cordials. Sole Agent in Auckland :— HENRY CONNOP, Wakefield-street, opposite Fitzroy Hotel. JOTTINGS BY "THE WAY. from london to auckland on board the ' City of Auckland.' The above Pamphlet may be had at the Star office. PRICE ONE BBILLIAG EACH. The account is very iuterestir.p, and would be read eagerly by the friends in England. 11. T. TRAFFORD, SURGEON DENTIST, Wake field-street. Teeth, extracted without Pain by Dr Clover's Patent Oxide. Gas. Artifical Teeth (from One to a Full Set). [ESTABHSHKD 18C4.] By appointment <S?^OT-ISsif!s\^K'P Excellency the to His -<^SP^^^i»" Governor. TB A R N E T T, • PORK BUTCHER, HAM AND BACON CURER, Nkxt Cut Hall, Opposite the Thistle Hctel, and at Pabjtell T. Barkett in thanking the public for their long and steady support, an d 1 avjnp pvrcliased Mi-.Morey, business, as carried oh in the premises opposite Mr. Darby's Thistle Hotel, bog to announce that hos is now prepared to 6upp)y every requisite of te« trade. All Goods stamped so as to defy imitation. N.B.—Arrangements are new complete for the supply of shipping orders:, which will meet with prompt delivery, and with T. B. 's personal attention. W. W O 0 N • Native Lands and General Commission Agent Licensed Interpreter, Under the "IJative 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 en trusted. Address : High-street, next to Commercial Hotel. Vy EVI TT, GUN-MAKEB 244, QUEEN-STREET. Always In Stock—Best brands Gunpowder, <?>c. Blasting Powder, and Fuze, Shooting and Fishing Tackle ' Q. D. ~~8 TJ R X E, WHOLESALE BELLOWB MAKER, Wakefielt>-street, Auckland. VBT Blacksmith's Bellows made and repaired. F~ WEBSTER, • Wholesale and Rbtaxl SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKEK, 133, QtrBEN-sTREET. Auckland, (Next the Union Bank). "R SEOOOMBE & SO N, MALTSTBRB, BREWERS, ANT> BOTTLEES. GREAT NORTHERN BREWERY, AUCKLAND. "VTELSON GROWN FRUIT, in JLI any quantity, shipped with care by ' H. COLLINS, Bay View Hotel, Nelson. IST References at the Star Office. W SMITH, Peceiving and • Forwarding Agent, QueeD-st*eet Whari, Auckland. Good< delive ed from Ship's side with despatch. N.B—B>Hast supplied. r\ RTC X ETING SE A SON. Page's and Cobbett's BATS at home prices, at G. Waller's, Tobacconist, Queen-street. T B. W A V CORN AND PRODUCE MERCHANT, Christchubo ]^JAC H INERY W. VICKERY, In returning thanks to his numerous customer* and friends for their liberal support during the last seven teen years, begs to inform them that he has re-com menced business in his new premises, at the Cobner ob1 Victoria and Nelson-streets, MILLWRIGHT, ENGINEER, AND IRON AND BRASS FOUNDER, j and trusts he will still continue to merit the con- j fidence hitherto accorded him. All orders will meet with his usual attention and prompt despatch. j Agricultural Implements Renewed and Repaired. Quartz Crushing Machinery made to order. j Timber Jacks as formerly. i For sale.i Horizontal ana Vertical Eneflne. ■ AMERICAN EUBBER STAMP j\. COMPANY, DUNEDIN. Messrs Reed and' Brett have been appointed Auckland* agento! for the above Company,-nod all order* left with thorn wIU be promptiy^ftttpnetoa ♦«»



Business Cards. ■ f C A E S O N, *$ * Bouse and Land Agent, Rent and Debt Collector, Stichbury's Buildingß, Queen-street. GE O R~G^l A X E R S, ntEKMAN'S BAY SOAP AND CANDLE WORKS. BT- CashJßuyer of Tallow. BROTHERS, » ? SOAP & CANDLE MANTIF4CTURERB, RIOHMnND, COX'S CEKKK. t>§*s? - Dmham-stTeet._ Auckland. MISS NO R M A IST" teacher of music, Waterloo Qttadrant, Opposite Government House. TOHNS O P P E T >$ HOUSE, LAND, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, NO. 8, QUEHSf-STUEET. Agent for Mr. C. G. Quick's Waikato Parcels Delivery and Passenger Booking. August 5,1875. N T _*_l ° E- T. B. CAMERON, Architect ai!d Engineer, Corner of High-street and Vulcan Lane, Is prepared to suppjy Plans, Specifications, and correct Estimates for all description of Buildings on shortest notice. "^^ JT~ watts, PHOTOGRAPHER, Qttf/en-street, Onehttnga. REDERIOK W. COLLINS, MANUFACTURING Vulcan Lase, Opposito th« Occidental Hotel. Every description of Jewellerj made and repaired. Oiii Gold and Silver bought. QTANDARD FIRE..AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. W~ Agent for Auckland— § HENRY GILFILLAN, jj 7, Qneen-etreet. |A OAKD.J OAMTJEL 5 W E L L S 111 House, Land, and Commission Agent, Collector of Rents, Debts, Highway Rates, &c. Loans arranged. Office:—l 29, Queen-streot (three doors below the Union Bank.) j Bojsjss i B<:mm\ bonbb? Botipht in any quantities for t)Asn at the Freeman's Bay Bone Mills, and at No. 101, Lower Qneen-Btreet, by J. fc J. SOPPET. MR. MAQL EA N, DKNTISS, PRINCES-STREET, AUCKLAND. Professional Hours: 9 to 1 a.m., and 2 to sp.m. Late hour by appointment. JA M~E"S H E~D~L~E~Y, MOUNT EDEN Junction Gkockry Store. N ew and Superior Groceries gold at the lowest Town prices. Families waited upoD for orders. Goods delivered in any part of the country. DAL TON & C~O7, • 44, Qr/EENSTBHKT, opposite Exohango Buildings, B O O T M A:K E R S. Boots made to Me f sure In five hours' notice. No slop goods. Best materials only used. The Latest French Fashions. American Stub Toes. TURKIS H BATHS, TJPPER QUEEN^STREET. - Open Daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Charges, Gs; Saturdays, 3s 6d, open till 9 p.m. Tickets at a redticed 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 special engagements address to Mrs. Sykes. PHOTOGRAPHIC NOTICE. The undersigned having purchased tke NEGATIVES taken at the establish:' ent of Mr R. H Bartljctt, late Photosrraper, Queen-street, Auckland, heg to intimate that COPIHS of the same may be obtained on application to them at their Rooms, 224, Queen street, Auckland. It is requested that orders from a distance be accompanied by a remittance. GS-THE AMERICAN PHOTOGRAPHIC COMPANY ! -S» Per JOHN McGARRIGLE, Managbk. "DUTLER AND McINNES, HOUSE, SIGN, AND DECORATIVE PAINTEBS AND PPERHANGERS, Foot of Wakefield-street. , Oil, Colour, Glass, White Lead, Scrim, Brushes, Varnishes, Glue, Paperhangings of all descriptions. B3?~ All orders entrusted to their care will receive prompt attention. T&JSO P P E T, FREEMAN'S BAY STEAM MILLS, AND No. 101, Lower Queen-street, Wharf, Auckland. QNEHUNGA COAciis. J. BRIERLEY'S COACHES F Leaves Onehuoga Leaves Auckland 9 oam 12 0 noon 1.0 pm 2 45 pm 2.0 p m 5 opm G COOK'S 'BUSSES * leave Coombex' quarter to and a quarter-past every hour for Newmarket JSppom—B. quarter to 11. 2, and 5. Graf ton Road—Every hour. CARRIAGES, BUGGIES, HANSOMS, ETC., ALWAYS ON HIRE. TV GILHAM'S 'Busses will leave JLV* 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 4p m. If required, a Special Coaoh will be run to smt convenif nee of evening pßrtieem [Established 11 Years.] WB B A L, NEW and SECOND-HAND Clothier and General Dealer, Wellesley-street East. Clothing bought, sold, and exchanged. N.B. —Arrangement can be made for the Purchase of Clothing, Books, etc., at private houses. J^OTlCtf Qt REMOVAL. PAPERHANGING, OIL, COLOUR, AND GLASS WAREHOUSE, No. 53, , Corner of Queen and West Queen-streets. J. HENDERSON Has much pleasure in announcing to his Friends and the Publio generally, that he has removed to above address, where he hopes to merit a continuance of their liberal support. No, 53, Queen-street. f a: v l s^ o • is prerared to make up Gentlemen's Clothing to measure from j£2 14s 6d a Tweed FakbioMtbl« Suit, j warranted well shrunk ; also, Tweed Trousers form j 10s 6rt—B. FAULRO, Tailor, three doors from'Boyal Mail Hotel. Victoria-street.—Clean!r>(f. Ropairing. Ac SPECIAL NOTICE. MR. TBAFFORD, Surpeon Dentist, deßireo to Inform bin patients th»t, hnving returned»ft«r • uhori absence, be li»s bu«S>)«s«. aud i»iy fe« m n,\ 1 »BUe*X•* >«9 wnldence dftlljr.fT'j*,. ." rw««m



Business Cards piAELßS GOODWILL, Vy WHEELWRIGHT,' AND AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENT MAKER, OtaJiuhu Spring Carts, Wagons, &c, made and repaired on the premises. Goods forwarded per Train to the Waikato. A RRIVED, PER * LADYBIRD,' &C : Canterbiiry Butter Side and Roll Bacon T. H. HALL & CO._ T^X 'TRELEVEN FAMILY': 60 tons Baker's Finest Otago Flour, in sacks 40 „ „ „ „ 100's&50's Fresh Bran, On sale by T. H. HALL & CO. r\ at s. Heavy Feed Oats, On sale by *■ T^H^ HALL & CO. Q N "~ S A L 'E : Fresh Otago Oatmeal, best brands „ „ Pearl Barley „ Oamaru Flour T^ H. HALL & CO. "I f> BALES NELSON HOPS JL j-J 10 frames Sheathing and Roofing Felt 1 case French Calf Leather 1 case E India Kip Leather 1 case Colonial Tweeds. T. H. HALL & CO. hnEAS, ex • STAR OF GERMANY' : Fine quality Teas, in half-chests. T. H. HALL & CO. IT~ R I V I N G, Per the Taranaki: 11 cases Canterbury Cheese. T. H. HALL k CO. A US THALIA N Tjrr INE S. T. H. HALL & CO., Wyndham-street, AGENTS FOR MESSES. CAUGHEY, WINE PRODUCERS, Receive orders from the Trade for these favourite WINES, and «uarantee them delivered in good condition in Bottle or Bulk by return of every steamer from Melbourne. January, 1876. F~ OR CHfcI.^TMAS AND NEW YEAH, J. M. McLACHLAN IS SUKWINQ IN DRESSES. CLOTHING. New Silks New WJk Dust Coats „ Muslins „ Trousers and Vests „ Prints „ Suitß „ Costumes, &c. ~ Shirts ~ Hats, fee. MILLINERY. FURNISHING. New Hats New Oil Clotha „ Flowers ft Matting „ Gossamers „ Carpots ~ Feathers „ Hearth Rugs „ Bonnets, &c. „ Curtains, &c. 218, QUEEN-STREET, Near Wellesley- street. O"^ 7!' -OFFICE HOTEL, »REY-BTREET, WELLINGTON. Travellers to the Pouth will find first-class accom modation at, the above Hotel. Suites of apartments for Families. Airy, pleasantly-situated rooms always available. Good dry Sample-rooms, THOMAS URWIN, ~ . Proprieto*. L • rpHEN YOU'LL KEMriMBER ME. When other Boots and other Shoes, Have not been wearing well, And, by the language that you nse, Tia plain there's been a sell, There may perhaps in such a scene, Some recollection be Of Boots, which have much better been, Then you'll remember me. When Solxs grow thin, and Uppers light,. Of Shoes you once did prize, And understandings are a sight, Unsightly to the eyes ; When broken Boots snail wear a mask— A patch—you'll griuve to see, In such a moment I but ask, That you'll remember me — HEMUS' V STAR %* BOOT DEPOT, Top of Queen-street, Auckland OUR LAST is a Ladies' Kid Boot, with fashionable and plated heel, at 10s. 6d. # pair! How can this be done ? By Co-operation. Remember ours is the largest and oldest Factory in the province. We only require the co-operation of the public, and we will keep the money in the colony. Thiß quality can not be imported to sell at the price. |17 C OTTO§ ££-*-• >> J3 Has much pleasure to inform his f\ H . - ra 03 friends, and the public in general, that he • ™ § HAS NOW OPENED >*) | hi. 3 < GREENGROCER, FRUITERER, § 2 AND GROCERY STORE, £ S > PM OOENEIt. O7 n, o w' £ Victoria and Albert - streets, b g w Be hi O F. C. Otto in invitinghis friends and the H p> public in general to come and patronise W him, promises to sell first-class Goods at g S the lowest possible cash prices, and givs S q every order prompt attention. S 0Q Tender^ rpo CONTRACTORS. Tenders for the Erection of a Dwelling-House in Alfred-street will be received on Wednesday, the 26th instant, at noon. Plans and specifications to be seen at .my office, Canada Buildings. JOHN GOODALL, C.E. mo CARPENTERS AND BUILDERS. ' Tenders will be received until noon of the 31st inst, ; for the erection of Offices, and extension of out buildings at the Great Northern Brewery, Kyber Pass Road. R. KEALB as 80NT, Architect, Insurance Buildings. ANNUAL CONTRACTS FOR CARTING, Ac, ON GKEAT SOUTH ROAD. Superintendent's Office, pSm1 Auckland, 13th January, 1876. Tenders will be received at this office until noon of MONDAY, the 31st January, from persons willing to Contraot to Deliver Scoria ash and Road Metal on the Great South Road, as follows:— No. I—Carting scoria ash from Mount Smart to between sth mile-post atid Ann's Bridge. No. 2-Carting scoria ash from Otahnhu mountain to between Aim's Br!*<-" ■ nd 10th mile-post. No. 3—Carting seori:' ■-■ 'i • •> Otahuhu mountain to between 12th iu^. ; 8 ■'-posts. No. 4—Carting scoria ash lv ■■■•■•'.ovan'smotin ., tain to between 13th said louU No. s—Quarrying, Breaking, and Carting 2-inch Road Metal to brtween the foot of Pokeno Hill and the Wharf at Mercer. No. 6— Quarrying, Breaking, and Carting 2-inch Road Metal to between the Rojal Oak Hotel and the Wharf at Onehunga. Specifications may be seen, and forms of tender obtained, at the Public Works Office, Shortland street. , Tenders to be endorsed " Tender for Crating, Great RMPS&WGODj .



For Sale. FOE, SALE, at Ellerslie, a really g'iod «nd well-built sew House of 9 rooms, with every convenience for a family, together with large g.»rcUin well laid out and planted with fruit and ornamental trees only threo minutes' walk from the Kail way station, and fronting .on to the main road. Apply to JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street; FOR SALE, at Pakiri, near Omaha, 83 acres of Land, with large quantity of good Kauri ,md Totara upon it, being lots 37 and 38, with Creek frontage. Apply to JOHN" SOPPETT, No 8, Queen-street. \O SHIPPERS, CONTRACTOKS, AivD BUILDERS. TIMBER ! CHEAP TIMBER ! TO OLEAit THE YARD AT CHRIST MAS, HAVING TO MOVE SHED AND OFFICE. FOR SALE, 250 000 FBET KAIJRI TiMBEK> all Bizes P.T.G 6xl and 9xl. 0. A. HARRIS. December lgth, 1875. FOE. SALS, cheap, at. Hamilton, VPaikato, lot 68, containing 50 acres of very superior Land, all in grass ; also, lot 66, Mauku, near the Church, Patamahoi, 59 acres of really good Land. Apply to JOHN SOPPET, No. 8. Queen-street. OR SALE, at Matakana, a really good Farm, with large frontage to the river 384 acres, 234 acres of which are in good grass, fenced and divided into paddocks; a good 8-roomed House and al necessary outbuildings.—Apply to JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. FOR SALE, 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, iO 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 tne best parts of Ponsonby. | Apply to JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. FOR S A LE, cheap, one of the best and moßt centrally siiuated Farms in Matakana, comprising 184 acres of first-claes land, 100 acres all in good gross, and divided into paddocks, alarpe portion ct which is fenr.fd with good qniek-thorne fences ; a Garden and Orchard of two ncres, together with 8 roomed Housp, and allneceßsary out-buildings, with large navigable river running right into the Farm, close to the falls r.f a powerful fresh water st--pam. which belongs to the property, and if capable of driving machinery equal to 40-horpe power, all the year round, together wiih a very superior Freestone Quarry, th" stono from which has been highly approved of by many competent judges. Apply to JOHN SOPPET, ' No. 8, Queen-street. F"~ OR SALE, remarkably~chea^lß2 acres of splendid I/and, with creek irontage, and a very great quantity of Totara trees of large size upon it. —Apply to JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street OR SALE, 280 acres 2 roods, being allotments No. 7, 8. and 9, Maungatawbixi "Valley, better known as Paparatta, opposite Mr Dougal's old mill, about six milts from Pokeno Bail way Station. Very Eich Land; good feed. Price, £1000 ; terms e»sr. —Apply Mr 8 Vickers, Insurance Buildings, Auckland. OK IMMEDIATE SALE, three Eligible Building Allotments, Brighton Road. Price Low, Terms easy. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. FOJR IMMEDIATE SAI*E—A very compact and well cultivated Farm of 81 acres j first quality land, securely fenced and divided into '• paddocks, a large portion of wliich is both drained and under crops, together wi4h Dwelling-bouse, &c, at Bombay, frenting on to the Great South Road. Apply to JOHN SOPPF.T, Iv'c &. Quff ri-ptn-«-t "C 1 O R SALE. A. STEEPLE ENGINE, suitable for a paddle steamer, eyUnder 31 inch diameter, 2 feet 9 inches stroke. Apply to the Manager N.Z.S.S. Company (Limited), Wellington. T? O II S A L E. A three-horse power Threshing Machine, wiih horse gear complete; also, New Winnowing Machine SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON. FOR SALE, a Farm of 295 acres very rich Land, substantial 4-roomed Hon.se, 4-stall Stable, Piggery, Smokehouse, &c , Ac , large run for shepp or cattle, with a f<ontaire to the Thames near Miranda Kedoubt.—H. Paktington, House and Land Agent, 67. Qneen-st<eet. FOR SALE, cheap, within. 15 minutes walk of the Union Back, a really substantial well-finished 6-roomed House, with galvanized-iron out-house, and every convenience for a family; registered grate in parlour, and bed-room stove.in front bed-room, colonial oven and water-pump in kitchen, and back garden planted with choice fruit trees, with flower garden in front —Full particulars apply to M. P. McDermott, Tinsmith, Vfctona-street. SYMONDS-STREET.— For Sale, a Cottage, containing 4 spacious rooms, together with wide hall. There are 3 chimneys, and the house is wall fitted up with cupboards, kitchen range, dresser, &c. Tbis property is freehold, and Is situated nearly opposite St. Sepulchre's Church. Price, £400.— J. M. LENNOX, Estate Agent, Anck land. ■ • FOR SALE, a comfortable 4-roomed Cottage near the Stookade. with freehold Uotment 83 x 99.—Price, £140.— J. M. LENNOX, Btate Agent, Auckland. FO > SALE, a pretty Verandah Cot tage in William-street off Wellington-street, with Freehold Uotn-ent. The Cottoge is in ex cellent order Price, £210.— J. M. LENNOX, Estate Agent, Auckland. F^R PALE, on the Mount Eden Ecad. a comfortable Four-roomed Verandah Cottage, with gor d workshop and fowl-house; free bold allotment, 25 x 120 Price, £130.-J. M. LEN NOX, Estate Agent, Auckland. FOR PALE, a Farm at Titirami, fronting the Manukau Harbour. There is a nr»t-class orcharrt ; also, a good Four-roomed Resi dence. The property is let for £24 a year. Prine, £180.— J. M. LiNNOX, Estate Agent, Queea-street. FOR SALE, a comfortable Four roomed Oottige, in excellent ordor, in Carl tor Boad, near to'"N>wmarbet; freehold al'otment S3 3 168. Price, £160.— J. M. LENNOX,, Estate Agent, Auckland. FOR SA LE, a first-class investment, Two Shops In Pitt-street, doing a first-class business *nd let for 28s per week ; freehold allotment 83 x9O Price, £500.-J. M. LENNoX, Estate Agent, Auckland. pOX'S CREEK Six Acres freehold * ' Por Pale, tur £100--J. M.' LENNOX, Estate Agent, Auckland. I ' ; TO LET, on Lea Be, those command ing premises in £hOttland and Fort-streets, 1 known as Hobson's Buildings, at present in the occupation of Meaem. Me Arthur, Shorn «nd Co. ' ' . !P9«BeBH9a ma fee glywi on th» W tfu£y next, * YUlfffttt Linfli J BWWlill R^RPriT'l



• Education. . JSS ROBERTSHAWS Pupils will Be-assemble on WEDKIiSD * V, January 26th. Fees in advance. Tile Retreat, Patnell. rWEHDNGA young Ladies School V_/ will Re-open on Monday, January 24 a Pre par».tory School for boys under 9 years of age Vacaucles for boarders. Mm Morrison, Principal. STAMFORD HOUSE, Upper Symonds-atreet.—Mrs J. K. Nicholson's Pupils will rf.-aßsemble on Monday, January 31. Vacancies for Boarders. /CHURCH OF ENGLAND GRAMMAR O SCHOOL, PARNELL AUCKLAND. Affiliated to the If ew Zealand University, Estabij:sh»l9 1855. Head Master—Jas. Adams 8.A., Member of the Convocation of tho London University. Classical Master— Key Joßeph Bates. Kn<dish Master—Mr J. P. Gradwell, London Univer sity. Drawing Master—Mr JO. Hoyte. Botany-Mr T. F Cheeseman, F.L.S. For terms and prospectus, apply to the Heaa JMafter. , o , " School daties resumed Monday, January 31. A UCKLAND COLLEGE AND GRAM- J\. MAE SCHOOL. (Affiliated to the University of New Zealand). The First Quarter -will commence on WEDNES DAY, 2nd February. FARQUHAR MACRAE, Head Master. "p D U CATION. Mr?. JOHN MASON", having Bemovea from Mount Albert and taken the bouso in Jermyn-street, lately in the occupation of Judge Fenton, is prepared to impart instruction in all its branches as heretofore. The Quarter -will commence on the Ist February. Terms on application, N~7eWton grammar school, PITT-STREET, NEWTON, LA.TE ATJCKLAKD WESTERN AOADKMT, Eev. Peter Mason, B.A. Duties will be resumed on MONDAY, tho 24th instant. . Pupils prepared for tho Law, Civil Service, and Scholarship Examinations. An Evening Class. " Mason's Geogbaphy of New Zealand. >h Fourth Thousand " I was already much acquainted with tne work, and had much appreciated the care and accuracy with which it is composed."—Sir George Grey. Upton's, Queen-street. HIGH S O H O O L, BYMONDS-STKBET. Conducted by Mrs. Shaylk Geoege. This Institution, devoted to the thorough Educa tion of Girls, and to the Preparatory Training of Boys, will re-open after the Christmas vacation on TUESDAY, the 25th instant. The healthy and central position of the High, School; the large, loftj, and well-ventilated class rooms, which are fitted with every requisite for the most improved and successful methods of instruction, under duly qualified Teachers and Professors; the spaciouß Play-ground, which possesses a croquet lawn, swings, and a trapeze, form advantages which it is believed are no where else available ior Female Education in Auckland. The Fees, payable quarterly in advance, range from one to five guineas, according' to age and departments entered. Two Pupil Teachers required. l^r o t i ~c Sv GRAFTON ROAD SCHOOL. The Grafton Road Public School will BE-OPEN en Monday, January 24,1876, : V '■-•HE COLLEGE AND GRMMAART 1 SCHOOL, AUCKLAND, N.Z. An Englich Master is reqnired for the Auckland College and Grammar School. Candidates will be ex pected to give satisfactory proof of succes* as Teachers and of ability to prepare studtnts for examination in the >pgli h subjects prescribed by the University of New Ze- land, for the Degree of B.A. The salary, which wl'l be at the rate of j£3sO per annum, will be increased by the Board of Governors after a period of successful service. Varly application is invited. Itia ■: esirable that the gentleman appointed should enter upon his duties as won as possible after lit February, 1876. FREDERICK J. MOSS, Secretary. A , FIRST-CLASS CHANCE TO A BUSl i\_ NESS MAN. > TO LET OR I/EASUr, the Good Templars' Family Hotel asd Boarding-house, overlookißg the Govern* rcent "Wharf, Onehunga. The House contains 18 Booms, besides B»th-room. Closets, Cupboards, and Store-room for passenfers' luggage. A goodl Shop in connection which would more than pay the lent. Furniture can ba had at valuation if reqnired. A. never-failing well of water on the premises. The present proprietor (Mrs. Williamson) giving np owing to failing health Further particulars can be obtained from FLEMING ft BTBVENSOH, Onehnnca. THE Undersigned are Cash Pub OHABXBB Of HIDEB, BHBBPSKIMS, WOOL TALLOW, &0., &c., at highest market rates, in any quantity- Consignors direct will have prompt and immedtat cash remittances returned at satisfactory ratal.. IRELAND BROS., TANVXRS AND LeATHXR MAXTTTAOTTnUEBA, ATTOKXAICTt \TATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY NEW ZEALAND. CAPITAL....... ..^..Jti.000.000 EESEBVBFUND.. !fi»,000 With unlimited Liability of Shareholder*. Insurances effected against Lose by Tire; and on Hulls for the voyage or time; also on Merchandise and Freight by Steamer and Sailing Vessel. Wool covered againHt all risks from Sheep's back, or from Wool shed, till delivered in London. LOWEST CURRENT RATES. Liberal Terms, and Prompt Settlement of Loaaer. ■ HENRY E. WILLIAMS, •""""""" Manager. Office: 25, Queen-street. fIHEAP JOWI FEED. M*IZE, at 8s per bushel, or 10s per sack. AIMO, FOWL'S WHEAT, on sale at 00UPLAND & COS., « . Produce Stores. 1. MR. FAXJLDER, Sole Contractor to the City Council for the Emrtring 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 NnisanceS, '.City Cffuncft Office,- Queen-street qi O B A X E R S. ON S A LE, To arrive per Kate Brain, ', hourly: expected,::;;;;: 50 tons Hay and Bass's '.celebrated Oamaru Flo 45 tonsJ. K. Anderson's Flour 60 tons Pratt's Flour; vl'■ : Gr[ W; BINNEY. ''■ :'■ • r\ en t r a yn' ;:s toe cve v I . PONSONBY, AXJCKLkNp. I T. J. BA I N B.R II) G B TDEPPBCTFTOLy :bejrs; tp Inform his1 friends'and x« the public that he h«s,Opened a General H^ri; opposite the PbnSonby Hall, and he hope* to s«cn>a » : wooqa at Towjf p> t<mii t , . . ,'