The Evening Star.

Vol-. VII.—Ho. 1,982.

Auckland, NX EJiipAT, JUNJS 16, 1876

[Price s ONE PENNY.



Shlß_&-2> «&gk "OOR TARANAKI, d|»v 7SJ NELSON, PICTON, WEL itfN^Wß^ LINGTON, LYTTELTON, AND ;•_, - WA^yV-' OTAGO. [Booking through to Melbourne, Greymovtb, Hokitika, Westport, Akaroa, Timaru, and o?marn.] WEDNESDAY, JUNE 21. The Union Steam Shipping Company's magnificent new Steamor HAWEA, Captain E. Wiieeler, will leave the Onehunga Wharf on WEDNESDAY, the 21st June, at 8.30 a.m. Passengors by 7 a.m. train. Tc be followed by Taupo, 28th Through tickets to Melbourne at reduced rates, For freight or passage apply to HENDERSON & MACPARLANE, 25. Qneen-street rt3_k WEW ZEALAND CSKW I>^ STEAM BHIPPING COM fl^^j^»- PANY (LIMITED.) Fob New Plymouth, Nelson, Pioton, Wkllins ioh, Lvtteltokt, and Otago; transhipping at Wellington for Wanganui, Napier, and Povert_ Bay ; and at Nelson for Westpobji, Gbeymouxh and Hokitika. (PASSBNGEns Booked Thbouoh to M__boubnk,] The s.i. WELLINGTON Captain M. Carey, will leave the Onehunga Wharf on j SATURDAY, the 24th June. For freight or passage apply to W. F. WHEELER, Auoklanfl. Or, A.'BARNES, Onehunga. Offices: Hobsoa's Bnildingß, Shortland-Btreet. PASSENGERS' LINE OP PACKETS TO NEW ZEALAND. OWNED BT MESSES. SHAW, SAV3XL & CO.. 34, Leadenhall-street, London. The above line of Bhips are regular jOatJHl^ traders to all the principal ports of jgjgSffiSßW New Zealand. They are clipper Bhips, *ft!pfPlS||»C>classed Al at Lloyds, and commanded m^^^^^ hy experienced masters. The Bill of wssMamm**' ]? are i s mos t; substantial and of the best quality, and the accommodation roomy and con venient. The undersigned are empowered to grant passages from London to New Zealand, payment for which has been guaranteed in the Colony. Return ships to London also leave at almost regular ntervals. Fnll particulars on application to L. D. NATHAN & CO., OWEN _ GKAHAM, GRTJICKBHANK & CO., Agents. *lT_l_ "COR RUSSELL, a^m^N. -T WANGAROA, AND MAN^ The s.s lONA Will leave every Monday, at 5 p.m. (weather per mitting). Passengers booked and small parcels pre paid at the Office, on the Whar'. No cargo received after 4 pm. FOR WANGAREI AND MANGAPAI, CALLING AT McKENZIE'S COVE To Land Mangawal Passengers. The B.s. ARGYLE 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 sufficient inducement offer, and con necting with tho s. s. Staffa for all Bay of Plenty ports, leaking Three Trips a fortnight, as under:— Friday, June 2 Wednesday, June 7 Monday, June 12 and so on until further notice. FOR COROMANDEL. The s.s. ARGYLE Will leave every Monday morning at 11 o'clock, and very Friday at 3 p.m. A. MoGREGOR, Manager. a^A. TT£7"AIKATO STEAM Aj^s. W navigation and a_-___-JS__*COAL MINING COMPANY -B-Huffc (LIMITED). Time Table : The steamers WAIKATO and ALERT leave— Mercer for Hamilton daily at 10.30 a.m. Hamilton for Mercer, daily at 8 a.m. FRANZ SCHERFF, Secretary. Fort-street, May 8,1876, jra**. T?OR LONDON jSi|£gfcfc. JU DIRECT. 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. •JLj^ QTEAM COMMUNICA O TION WITH THE THAMES lilwMfwi^ AND COBOMANDEL: >*__» - IME _r^rJ LEj DURHAM (s.B.)—Fob Thames. From Auokland From Thames: Saturday, 10 am Friday, 12 noon Saturday, 3.80 pm ENTERPRISE (o.s.)—For Thames. Friday, '6.30 pm All oargo to be alongside one hour before sailing. No cargo received after 6 p.m. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Not responsible for any cargo or parcels Iput on hoard without a shipping note. _^„ J. EDWARDS, Manager. QTEAM TO RIVERHEAD. !f^^^^_ The3-S ---:i^i»_^ SCOTCHMAN WIU carry Passengers and Cargo to and from River head. Time of sailing may be ascertained at No l Quean-street Passengers Fare, Is each; Cargo, 3s per ton. JOHN LAMB. Auokland, June 5,1870. ,_. TTIORNEWCASTLEDIRECT. >ffl> y vOssa The clipper barque ;gSS3S NATAL QUEEN, Captain Rapp, will sail for the above port on or about FRIDAY next. iAgents, ' BL-L miM E-T ABLE g|||>- L S.,_EAN SI T. Leave Auckland : Leave Wairoa: Friday 16th, 10 am Saturday, 17th, 12 noon Freight, 10s per ton. Passage, 6s; Return._7b. M. NICCOL, Agent; June 10,1876. .-(,_*. -RTEW ZEALAND J^^P^^iM SHIPPING COMPANY'S B-MwH-OT jf-jj LONDON DIRECT. The Al Composite Clipper ' OARNATIO, 881 tons register. WnxiAM Chapman, Commander now loading, and will have good dispatch. Has first-class accommodation for Saloon, Second Cabin, and Steerage Passengers. For freight or passage, apply to The New Zealand Shipping Co. (Limited) Agenta.



Shipping. <& *%M 13 A 01 110 MAIL _S___M3iiA. a M_l_J&» STEAMSHIP COMPANY. FOR NAPIER and SOUTHERN PORTS. The Powerful Al Iron Screw Steamship CITY OF SAN FRANCISCO, W. Wabdeuc, Commander, expected in Auckland on 17th JONE, will leave Six Houi3 after Arrival for the above Ports, leaving Dunedin on June 28, and Auck land on July 3, for San Francisco, via Kandavu and Honolulu, carrying freight and passengers. For further p-iticulars, freight, or passage, apply [to OWEN & GRAHAM, Agents. «*Vj*. fj^Oß SYDNEY AND filM^^v JP MELBOURNE. :^»^_____~l> The fast and favourite s.s. HERO, Captain Logan, is duo here on the 20th instant. She will leave again for Sydney and Melbourne on i or at rat FRIDAY, the 23rd instant. For freight or passage apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agents. IG, Queen-street, June 15, 18V0. '"U TOR POVERTY BAY §Sm JL AND EAST COAST. ■ __§___m_W Tho schooner AGNES DONALD Will sail on SATURDAY next, the 17th instant, For freight or passage apply to M. NICCOL, Custom-house-street. Idk J? 0U HOKIANGA. -jl^M^^ti The Schooner 3___ra»^ nTrc,T,'Nr Will leave for the above port on SATURDAY next, the l7th inst. Por freight, &c, apply to M. NICCOL, Agent. -kUs nP HE brigantine FLIRT, bssiw\ «- 100 tons register, John McKenzie, !W%M£_ Master, is a regular trader between fl^^wSSS AUCKLAND AND L-TTEI/TON. For freight or passage apply to D. H. MoKENZIE. Auckland, February 15th, 1876. fw^ The . TAM O' SHANTER Will leave the Government Wharf, Onehunga, for Waiuku, as follows: — SATURDAY, 17th June, at 11.30 am Weather and other circumstances permitting. Orders to collect goods left at the stores of Messrs. Henderson and Masfarlane, Agents Union S.S. Co.; or Mr. W. J. Hurst and Co., will meet with prompt dispatch. A. CUNNINGHAM, Onehunga or Newmarket. N O T I C E. Judging from the progressive settlement of lhe Waikato country during the laet few years, and that that progress is likely to continur, I have concluded that there is room for one or two more Steamboa'i on the rive.J of tl—.t dis-jct, therefore as a beginning and in hope ol meating with encouragement from the settlers, I have put on a little steamer—the • LILIE,' under the management of Mr A. Campbell, to assißt in doing their work. Mr S. M. Hall will collect or receive, in the Railwjy Goods Stou, any Goods directed per Lilie steamer. The customary rate of freight will be charged She will run weekly or bi weekly up either river, Horotlu and Waipa. Her time will be arranged according to circumßtanoes, of which notice will be given. ROBT. P. GIBBONS. TU- O T I C E. All persons indebted to W. H. Grant, late of Drake-street, Freeman's Bay, Butcher, are requested to pay the respective amounts due by them to James Benßfead, of Freeman's Bay, Butcher, or tbe under signed on or bofore the 30th day of June instant, failing which a Solicitor will be instructed to recover the same. WILLIAM H. GRINT. Auckland, June 8,1876. Bn&lmw CaM„o ROYAL STANDARD CARRIAGE AND SPRING FACTORY, DURHAM STREET. A. MACKIE begs to bring before the public an important fact In connection with the Coachmaking and Wheelshoeing business. Having completed his arrangements for carrying on the above, and having every modern appliance of the trade, he can offer advantages beyond any other firm in the trade, and as doctors sometimes differ and coach makers cannot always agree, A. Mackie has deter mined on a price-list of his own, which he now submits to the public, and which, for the Same class and quality of work, shall defy competition. Wheels shod at all hours, in any kind of weather, and all work done by A.M. guaranteed Prices per pair for Shoeing Wheels:—Buggies, lis; Cabs, lis; 'Buses, lis; Expresses, lis; Light Spring Carts, lis ; Heavy Two-wheeled Expresses and Drays, 12s New Tires and Springs, the best that can be made, at proportionate rates, and every other kind of work the same. Note the address—Royal Standard Carriage <»nd Spring Factory, Durham-street, opposite A Buckland's Haymarket Saleyards. riREY RIVER COAL. Now due in the Manukau, a small cargo of the above Coal. Will be sold from the vessel's side, or delivered, in lots to suit purchasers. Apply at once to P. CLARK, Shipping Agent, Onehunga. D. BURKE, wholesale bellowß maker, Wakeeield-strbet, Auckland. I-T" Blacksmith's Bellows made and repaired. HEMLTS AND HANNA, ARTIST PHOTOGRAPHERS, Corner of Queen and Wellesley - streets West, Over Messrs. Hewin's. GEORGE A X E R S, FREEMAN'S BAY SOAP AND CANDLE WORKS. mr Cash Buyer of Tallow. X O A R S O N, cJ _ Houso and Land Agent, Rent and Debt Collector, Stlchbmy's Buildings, Qneen-Btreet. d~wa7rd waY t E TTas Jits. Received HIS NEWSMAGAZINES AND BOUND SERIALS FOR 1875, Comprising :- Cassell's Magazine \. Chatterbo*- Cbild'B Companion Family Herald Kind Words Leisure Hour Littlo Folks -a Little Wide Awake Quiver Sunday at Home Tract Magazine, &C, &0. . I EDWARD WAYTE, 'IMPOETER OF BOOKS AND STATIONERY,] 100, Queen-street, Auckland. .„.„ wmm____mm_mmmmmm_m_mm_._m_._mm



C_CTi-_^C—TBB»__WII_IWI-_l: C " -■.-■g-;^.-l^.ri!-rJ>;aK-«3BSlWir_WlVT_'i,7g 1. WEBSTER, '« WnoLirsiKK amd Keotail j SADDLER AND If ASM ESS MAKES, I 183, QtmiKH-sOTir.sis, Auckland, I (Nest tha Onion Bank), W SMITH, deceiving and _ Forwarding Agent, Queen-Btreet Wharl, Allegan-. Goods delivered from Ship's side with despatch N.B-—Ballast supplied. AHberdeen boot faotory, ALBERT-STKEET. 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 Watertights always on on hand. BLACK & CO. PLAEKE BBOTHERS, \J (LATE CROMBIE'S) ROYAL FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERIES, (Opposite Union Bank!, QUEEN-STREET, Auckland. First-class Portraits, from C.D.V. to Life Size, at Moderate Prices. Children's Portraits taken Instantaneously. "MB. T. TSAFIOK D, SURGEON DENTIST, Wakbpield-strbbt. Teeth extracted without Pain by Dr Clover's Patent Oxide Gas. Artlflcal Teelh (from One to a Full Sot). MONEY TO LETD on first-class freehold security, at low rates of interest.— R. 10. Dyer, Shortland-streo ■ %J$ OWEY TO LEND in large op *-5 " Bmall snins, at love rate of interest.—Apply to Mr. Laißhloy. Solicitor, High-street JP Kftf. AND SMALLER SUMS <i_Z/_}\J\J to LEND on Freehold Security, nterett low if security first-class.—Apply to Elliott Mever, Solicitor, 28, Shortland-street. r~S~S NORMAN, teacher of mdsic, Waterloo Quadrant, Opposite Government House. T M P~ O R T A N T. NOTICE OP REMOVAL ! J. HENDERSON In thanking his friends and the public generally for their favours for the past sixteen years, beg to inform them that he has taken tbo premises lately occupied by H.Git.berd, Painter, Wynrihair.-street, i > it below Herald offce), and purposes giving his undivided attention to the HOUSE AND SHIP PAINTING BUSINESS, in which he will erdcavour to merit a continuance cf their patronage. - N.B.—Tbe extensive Stock of Paperhangings, *C, will be disposed at tlio Lowest Remunerative Prices. All Orders executed with despatch by experienced workmen. , osborne & eTa, » WOOL STAPLERS & BROKERS, FORT-BTRBBT, Auckland. Are Wool and Skin Buyers. They are rlso 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. V Reference: National Bank of New Zealand. "OOFEB ! SOKES! BONES! Bought In any quantities for Case at the Freeman's Bay Bono Mills, and at No. 101, Lower Qneen-street, bY J. & J. SOPPET. BE READY! PREPARE POR WINTER!! And go to the DOCTOR. No! not the Doctor, but to the DOCTOR'S FOE, and that is at NO. 70, WM. BROWNHILL'S, BOOTMAKER, Where you can get your old BOOTS REPAIRED with Gtjtta Peeoha soles. Every Pair Guaranteed Water-proof, and Patches put on with Soluti n on a new principle. No Stitching required; or done with Leather ; «ST KEEP SOUR POOR FEET DRY. _g_% It licks Hall's Balsam, Udolpho Wo'fe's Schnapps, or We3ton's W-zard Oil. 70, QUEEN-STREET, Opposite the Bank of New Zealand. S" YMONDS-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 publio support. In future the business will bo carried on under the style of ROBERTSON, BROS. N.B.—Town prices strictly adhered to. Ohoioe supplies of Butter and Eggs dally. All orders delivered free of charge. N ° T ~* ° **"• T. B. CAMERON, Architect afd Enoinber, Oorner of High-street and Vulcan Lane, la prepared to supply Plane, Specifications, and correct Estimates for all description of Buildings on shortest notice. | A OAKD.J QAMUEL WELLS f7? House, Land, and Commission Agent, Collector of Rents, Debts, Highway Rates, &o. I Loans arranged. Office:—l 29, Queen-street (three doors below the Union Bank.) T> GILHAM'S 'Busses will leave Jj~* Onehunga at a quaiier to 8 a.m. and quarte.' to 12 every day; Auckland' at a quarter to 10 a.m and'quarter to i p.m. If required, a Special Coach will be run to snit convenience of evening parties. WA. PATTERSON, 9- WHOLESALE AND RETAIL GROCEE, AND CORN DEALER, Queen-street, Onehunga. Agent for the Wangarei Coal, delivered in One hunga. Screened, 30b per toD; Unscreened, 253 per ton. Also on hand: Firewood, cut and uncut; Hay Straw, Chaff. HE HOMOEOPATHIC DOMESTIC PHYSICIAN, by Drs. Pulte and Epps ; Revised, with important additions, and many new remedies, by Washington Errs, L. R. O. P., M.R.C.S., Assistant Physician to the London Ho mcßopathio Hospital. Table of Contents:—General Diseases—Casual Diseases—Cutaneous Diseases- Fevers—Affections of the Mind—the Head—the Eyes—the Ears—the" Nose—the Face, Lips, and Jaws—the Teeth. Gums, and Mouth—the Windpipe and Chest—the Stomach and Bowels-the Uiinary and Genital Organs—Diseases of "Women—Treatment of Children—Anatomy and Physiology—Hygiene and Hydropathy—Materia Medica—Domestic Surgery- Medical and Surgical Appliance*)— Dislocations and Luxations—Fractures—G lossary—ln dcx A Chest of Medicines (book enclosed), £. 10s. or £5 55.; or with glass stoppeislto all the T!uctures, £4 4s. or £6 6s.— JAMES EPPS & CO., Homoeopathic Chemists, 48 Threadneedle-street, and 170, Piccadilly, London. __ WEWMARKET 'rPOR EVER i!! J. STALLWORTHY Begs to remind the public of the existence in New market of aSTATIONERY and TOY DEPOT, where all Goods are marked at or under Town Prices. To arrive per Robina Dunlop: , _jt 6 oases and bales of Stationery. Cheapest ever,, [ imported,.



Bnsmess-C-Jrdß. j IT R TJ S S E L L'S _9 0 JFIBSTf-Or _3S FRIVATE BOARDING ESTABLISHMENT, PORTLAND HODSE, HOBSON-STRKET, AUCKLAND, N.Z. Single and Double Bedrooms and Private Parlours for Families. TERMS MODERATE. TAMES BUTCHER, W CARTER, CONTRACTOR, <_c. Goods Cleared and Delivered from Shlpn' side on BHOK.TKST NOTICE. BALLAST SUPPLIED. Newcastle and Bay or Island Coals. ■pIRBWOOD. cut or nncnt, at REASONABLE BATES /^ O A L! COAL! WANGAREI COAL YARD, Breakwatkr Road. The Undersigned has great pleasure in announcing to the Public that be is now prepared to supply this superior Coal, suitable either for Steam or House hold purposes, in any quantity, at the following prices:— _ , Per ton. For Screened, delivered in the City .. ... 27s For Screened, at the Yard 25s For Unscreened, delivered in the City.. .. 22s For Unscreened, at the Yard .. .. ... .. 20s By the Beat Load, at the Yard .... ... 17b By the Bat Load, at the Mines loOs WALTER SLOANE, Agent. N.B.—For Household purposes this Coal is un equalled, being cheap, clean, yielding [a great,heat, and totally free from sulphur. W.S. M~R W. B. WOODHAM, 'Teachbr of the Pianoforte. Address—Care of Messrs J. Brown and Sons, Piano forte Warehouse, Queen-street. ' N.B.—Pupils Attended in Town or Country. June C, 1876. , COOK'S 'BUSSES • leave Coombea' quarter to and a quarter-past every hour for Newmarkot. Epsom—B, quarter to 11, 2, and 6. Grafton Road-Evory hou::'. CARRIAGES, BUGGIES, HANSOMS, ETC., ALWAYS ON HIRE. [Established 11 Yearß.] WB E A L, • NEW AND SECOND-HAND CLOTHIER, Wellosley-streot East. Clothing bought. 2T.8. Arrangements can be made for the Purchase of Clothing, Books, &c, at private bouses. LOOK OUT FOR »_r THE BLUE BOOT ! -_$ C. BROOKES Having purchased ono of the latost improvod plants, Is now prepared to serve his customers and the public gene rally with evory style of BOOTS AND SHOES Cheaper Than any Other House in Auckland. All Boots made on the Premises, and Guaranteed. B3?~ Nolo tho Address :— C. BROOKES, BLUE HOUSE, Opposite tho City Hall, Queen-street, Auckland. -100 CASKS CEMENT 100 casks Plaster of Paris 8000 Slates (Countess) Fire Bricks, Fire Clay All kinds of Building Materials KFINE * JENKINSON, Victoria-street Eaßt. r\ N SAL B, BY SHE undersigned:— 450 sacks OATS 400 „ FLOUR 60 „ OTAGO OATMEAL 30 „ PEARL BARLEY 25 Ciees CANTERBURY CHEESE ' C „ ROLL BACON 8 „ BACON and HAMS 3 „ LARD 2 kegs LARD. T. H. HALL & CO. mo ARRIVE, Per the 'Byron'— 10 tons KIDNEY SEED POTATOES 15 „ BAKER'S FINEST FLOUR. T. H. HALL & CO. nn E A S. EXTRA-FINE QUALITY TEAS, In Half-Chests and Boxes. T. H. HALL & CO. B. MAIDEN'S 'BUS between Auokland and Newmarket will leave as follows :— From Auckland: From Newmarket: 8.45 am 9.30 am 10.15 am 11am 11.45 am 12.30 pm 1.15 pm 2pm 2 45 p m 3.80 p m 4.15pm 5 v m 5.45 p m 6.30 pm WPHILLIPPS AND SON, • OIL, COLOUR, and GLASS MERCHANTS, Importers of Paperhangings, Scrim, Paints, Oils, Turpentine, Colours, Varnishes, French Polish, Gold Leaf, Artists' Colours and Brushes, Plate, Sheet, Crown, Ornamental, and Photographic Glass, Picture Frame and Tapestry Mouldings, Clock and Compass Glasses, Glazed Sashes, Doors, &c. Glass cut to size, and carefully packed. 95 and 97, Qneen-street. MR. FAULDER, Sole Contraotor to the City Council for the Emptying of Earth Closets, Privy Boxes, Cesspits, etc., iB 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~V & J, S O P. PB T, A FREEMAN'S BAY STEAM MILLS, AND No. 101, Lower Queen-street, Wharf, A U 0 X h a£n d. ' 117ARN0CK BROTHERS, ¥ ¥ SOAP & OANDLB MANUFACTURERS. Richmond, Cox's Creek. Office — Durham-street, Auckland .1 REDUCED FARES, AUCKLAND TO ONEHUNGA, AND ONEHUNGA TO AUCKLAND. J. 3. BOYD Begs to inform the inhabitants of Auokland and One hunga that he now rims a 'Bus at the following reduced rates :— From Auckland— From Onehunga— 11.15 am 9.15 am •6.30 p-u 8 ran SlngM3E_rt_, U&i Retu-fo«fckeis^l~. T J. BOYD. ABERDEEN POLISHED GRANITE MONUMENTS, In Red and Blue, from £5, Free on board shlp: any part of New Zealand Inscriptions Accurate and Bautjjul. £»■ Plans and Prices fbee froJ-TjOHN LEGGE nip-tor, Scotland. Aberdeen, i i*__imu_ Ti"" ir'iiiTii as _____ ■■■■■■■■'■



[ Business Cards. T~ 0 H N S~O P P E T <& HOUSE, LAND, GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, NO. 8, QUBEN-STRBBT. Agent for Mr. Carter's Waikato Parcels Delivery. and Passenger Booking. August 6,1876. ~W. HARDWICK • FAMILY GROCER AND GENERAL PROVISION MERCHANT, Siiobtland Crescent, Auckland. G.W.H. In returning thanks to his numerous friendß and the public genorally for their kind sup port during the past, is glad to inform them that he is still in a position to carry out with promptness and despatch any orders that may be entrusted to hiß care. Mone but first-class Goods guaranteed, ri H~E A~V I NM WORLD'S HIGHEST PRIZE IMPROVED SELF-CLEANSING RAPID WATER FILTER- The undersigned has just received his first shipment of the above which will purify the most offensive water with astonishing rapidity, »nd are tho only ones Capable of Removing Animalcule and Sewage, being so constructed as to prevent the passago of the most minute bodies. They also MATERIALLY REDUCE HARDNESS, and are the ONLY FILTERS WHICH DO NOT RENDER the WATER FLAT AND INSIPID, as instead of withdrawing carbonic acid from the water they impart it. Thee is no water which they do not render Sparkling, Wholesome, and agreeable. Their principle advantages over all other Filters are their simplicity of construction, rapidity and regularity with which tbey perform their work, and the facility with which they can be thoroughly cleaned by anyone in a few minutes. SOLE AGENT FOR AUCKLAND: W. S. JONES, Wholesale Saddler and Importer, Queen-street.. (SUPPORT LOCAL INDUSTRIES SOAP! SOAP! SOAP! J. ALLENDER Begs to direct the attention of the Public to the fact that his Carbolic Soap is a sure preventive against Small-iox, Measlks, and all Contagious Diseases, ard highly recommended by the Public Health Doctors as a thorough disin fectant for general domestic use. A free use of this Soap 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 satisi action; also to his now Local Industry—tho manufacture of Fancy Toilet Soap, of the various kinds as under :— Family Brown W.ndsor, in bars and tablets, 7 and 141b boxes Fancy assorted Oval Tablets, 7 and 14ft boxes Fancy Assorted Square Tablets, 7 and 141b boxes Honey, Glycerine, Elder Flower, and Carbolic, in bars and tablets, 7 and 141b boxes Soft Soap, for Wool-washing, Machinery, and general scouring purposes, equal to tho im ported article Greaves, for Dog and Fowl Feed, always on hand. Parnell Steam Soap and Candle Works, Office, 7, Queen-street, Auckland. J. ALLENDER, Proprietor. miMBER! 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-class Stuff at very low rates. Sashes, Doors, Mouldings, and Tongued and Grooved and;Wide'Boards, alsolvery cheap. T)ARNELL NURSERIES. MASON BROTHERS, In thanking their numerous patrons for the kind support so liberally beßtowed during the past ten years, beg to intimate this is the proper season for PLANTING, and to solicit an INSPECTION of their ORNAMENTAL, PLOWING, AND OTHER SHRUBS, FOREST, SHELTEB, AND FRUIT TREES, of which they have a Large and Varied Collection. The Stock, thii season, is the best they have ever offered to tho public, the plants being full-sized, well grown, and in Bplendid cordition for removal. Gardens Laid Oct by Contract. Descriptive Catalogues may be had on application to MASON BROS., PARNELL NURSERIES; Or, to ROBT. BREWIN (our Agent), Seed Merchant, Queen-Btreet, Auckland. FHITH'I RAN D C 0?, Wholesale, Shipping, and Family Butcher, Queen-street, corner of Durham-street, Auckland. Poultry of all kinds dressed to order. Prime Smoked Tongues, Home-cured Bacon. Corned Beef on sale In large quantities. N.B.—Dealers in Game. Live Pheasants forwarded to all parts of. the Colony upon receipt of order. Families waited on in town or suburbs. AUCKLAND WATERWORKS. BKALSTON & 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 St. FORSTER, Plumbers -nd Gasfitters, &c Albert-street. MR PYE, late of the Dublin House, - Wyndham-street, begs to inform his friends and tho public in general, that he has taken the Red Lion Hotel, Freeman's Bay, and hopes by keeping none bnt flrsi-class liquors, to merit and obtain a fair share of patronage. A UCKLAND & MERCER RAILWAY. On and after Tuesday, May 23, tho hours for re ceiving Goods at Auckland will be from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; on Saturdays not after 3 p.m. Goods for Manure wa, Hunua, Buckland's, and Pokeno must be prepaid. If consignees are not at these stations to receive goods the railway cannot undertake responsibility in case of loss. By order. A. V. MACDONALD, General Manager, "XTEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. J KAIPARA RAILWAY. Regular Trains will be run on the Line on and after Friday, the 29th October leaving Helensville>t 7.30 a.m„ and Riverhead at 1.30 p.m. FRANK B. PASSMORE, TO COUNTRY STOREKEEPERS, HOTEL-KEEPERS, AISD OTHERS. Persons desirous of obtaining a Supply of COPPER COINAGE are'requ9Bted to call at the Evening Star Office. SOUTH BRITISH FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. CAPITAL £750,090. The popularity of the South British among In surers Is clearly shown hy the large and steady increase of its business. The receipts on Premium account have been: First Year - £34,032 Second Year , £69,041 Third Year .£95,184 Lowest'rates. Prompt and liberal settlement still i specially attended. A. BOARDMAN, Manager.



Miscellaneous. TMPORTED DIRECT EROM THE i FACTORY, BY T. AND S. MORRIN, SOR P. H. LEWIS SON, I 30 CASES OI" AMERICAN CLOCKS. CLOCKS! CLOCKS! CLOCKS ! Now on Sale. CLOCKS 1 CLOCKS! CLOCKS! Each Clock has been taken to piece 3 and oiled. B_7" Thelfollowing are the prices :— Each. £ s. d. 6-inch 1-day • 0 15 0 ! 8 „ 1 , • .. 017 6 8„8 1 5 ° 10 1 . 16 0 m 8 . 1 15 0 12 „ 8 2 0 0 STRIKING CLOCKS. 8 „ 1 „ Striking .. .....15 0 8 „ 8;, ~ 115 ° 10 „ 1 , 1 ? 6 10 „ 8 „ , •• 2 0 0 12 „ 9 „ „ -210 0 I- ■ Gothic 1-day Striking _ ..100 Gothis 8-day Striking - ..160 EACH CLOCK QVAHANTEY.B AND SENT TO ANY PART OF THE CITY. The Best Quality of W_tebbtjkr_. F. H. LEWISSON, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND, Opposite the Union B.nk. ! WE beg to intimate to our old cus tomers that we have Commenced Business upon the Bite of the Late Fire. INDIAN AND CHINESE / <>, TEAS. //**/■ OILMEN'S /fa / STORES. /$y / / o / /*/ /&•/ GROCERS A. ▼ / CHEESEMONGERS, /C\ / QUEEN-STREET, / A^\ / AUOKIuUO). , —— I I fTIHOS. J. HARBUTT, OLD "ECHO" OFFICE, Shortland-street. Begs to draw the attention of the Ladles of Auokland to the 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 BILLIARDJ TABLES, &0., WATCHES, JEWELLERY, &o. "TT-"" '■■■■'" .—.. "' : ■-■ _/ *__!£__



For Sale. mo shippers, contractors, and BUILDERS. X A U R I T I M B E R, The undersigned is Belling at GREATLY REDUCED BJATES. C. A. HARRIS, BRITOMART ROAD," AND AT THE SPIT, NAPIER. January 26, 1876. FOR IMMEDIATE SALE, tlire Eligible Building Allotments, Brighton Road." Price Low, Terms easy. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, ■AtifHmtPHl. FOR Immediate Sale, at very low prices, several choice Allotments at Ponsonby Apply to JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Qneen-street. FOR immediate Sale, on easy terms , a comfortable four-roomed House, with good well, &c, and £ceehofd allotment. 66 x 80 feet, in Alma Place, Ireland-street. Apply to JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Q'-een-3treet. OR SALE, at a Very Low Price, a Partly Improved FARM cf 81 Acres, with ; Hou&e, &c, about 13 Miles from Town,. 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 miles from Hamilton, with frontage to the main road. Apply to JOHN SOPPE?, No. 8, Queen-street. ■ FOR SALE, on very easy terms, at Ponsonby, a good 6-room'ed House, with every convenience, and freehold allotment 45 x 110 feet. Apply to JOHN SOPPETT, No 8, Queen-street, FOR Positive Sale, cheap, on easy teims, a good four-roomed Cottage, with, i outbuildings and good freehold garden, 40 x 100 ft, good well, etc, and splendid view, at Glenburn, Pon sonby .—Apply to John Soppet, No 8, Queen- \A; 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 oue of the best parts of Ponsonby. Apply to JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-sreet. FOR Immediate Sale, cheap, on easy terms, a comfortable Threo-roomed Cottage,' ■'' with good well and freehold allotment, 66x100 feet. ■•: 20 minutes walk from Union Bank. ..-..■■. ,-r ' Apply to JOHN SOPPET, No 8, Queen-street. ■ FOR Positive Sale, on easy terms, : with immediate pof session, a really good an_ very compact Farm ol 43 acres, all in good grass, well '.' fenced end divided Into paddocks, with good House, Stables, and all ne'essary outbuildings upon it, well adapted lor a Da'ry Farm, being only six miles from' ' town.—Apply to ''" ' JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street ' FOR SALE, a Earm of 256 acres, '* mostly rich flat land, well watered by a never failing stream, and with an extensive fiontage to the sea. There are about 50 acres fenced and laid down in grass; also a large and well grown Orchard in full ~ bearing, containing abo it two acres. The Buildinga consist of a comfortable House, nearly new, contain- -~• ing 6 rooms; Stable, Sheds, etc, all m good order. '_' The property is distant about 12 miles from Auok- ■■■ land, and can be reached by either boat or otherwise _,_ in about two hours.—For further particulars, apply ,„ to ;*,;,-, ■■ ,-, i SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Land Agents, Fort-street ■ * FOR SALE, in Ponsonby, the best Building Site on St Mary's Road, corner ; of Green-street, enclosed with Paling Fence, and commanding an extensive view of the Harbour, Noith Shore.—Apply to ;','/' SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, '7.7', Land Agents, Fort-street. ,v TO BE LET, at Ellerslie, within five minute, wauc of the Railway Station, a well-built compact Family Home, of six rooms, out- < '__> buildings, with largo concrete well, including six __*".■; a-half acres of best volcanio land, all in good pasture, -A securely fenced and sub-divided by substantial stone walls. . , ~' r'i". Apply to .-•■>. H. ASHTON & SONS, No." 8. New Zealand Insurance Buildings, > 1 , __ ■.j a J. C. PELHAM'S /v.,'; JjADDER AND gAESOW JIACTORY, ! 49, Victoria- stbebt, ';,'■ EVEBY DnSCIU-TION OF '.'<;■;_ Ladders. Barrows, and Steps, Barrow Wheels, Gud-V geons, Bolts, etc., Clothes-horses, Clothes-boxes, '' Travelling Chests, Blind Rollers, etc., on hand ox ', made to order. "j N.B.—Ladders, Barrows, and Steps lent on hire. ', - REMOVAL. —J. HE APE invites' the public to call, and try his quality of Goods for the very low prices he is asking—Winceys from 6d up, French Merinos from Is lOd up to 8s 6d, and ainica variety of Dress Goods at equally low prices'; Calicoes and I'Sheetings, Hosiery, eta, all good value or money.—Note the address: J. HEAPE, Symond* treat, corner of East-street. WANTED, my old customers and friends to know that I have again gone Int 77 the Timber Trade, and although there is now more competition than when they patronised me, in 1861, I am still prepared to supply them .with a superior quality of Timber as cheaply as anyone. i h_ Orders taken for Deck and Ship Planking up to 60 feet long, also Long Timber for Tie Beams and Girders. . ; . At present on hand:—Broad Boards up to 80 In': wide, and every size of Kauri Timber for House or Ship Building, ... ROBT. BARTLEY, : :' Ai • i Timber Yard, Breakwater Road. ISlrfSMk T A y LOR'S jKp^aKJW _i_ Patent Lock-stitch Tr Jits! Sewing Maohlnes can be ' ,Qj§*g=gffl-«~! confidently recommended :v. j__?*PN?=st^J_s! -^Z* aB su Perior to all others fc* '^____T__^i%_^^__i__^ domestic use, beineßimple, EasilyleamtQuietinaeUon, r and not liable to derangement. The Patent Elliptic" ' Shuttle Movement of this Machine is acknowledged' , on all hands the Qu'eteat, Simplest, and most beantl-' I ful motion ever Inyented for the purpoße. New and' '• Valuable Improvements have also been added amongst !, others, a New Patent Shuttle, with only one hole to thread, and having its tension adjustable' In the' easiest manner possible on the out-Bide. Besides this,1 it is much larger and holdß considerably more cotton' than those of any of the leading Maohlnes In use; ' This, with other improvements (which the publio are invited to inspect), together with the substantial con struction for which this Machine has;always been! celebrated, make Taylor's Patent the most thoroughly Genuine and Reliable Machine In the market.. .< Agent :—T. PEACOCK, Shortland-street, opposite the Post-office, Auckland. '...'.. MEW LOCAL IN DTJST RY. G. R. BURGESS, Pure Ultramarine Bine Manu facturer. Proprietor many years in .the employ if Harper Twelvetrees, the renowned manufacturers. A trial solicited. Ask for it and judge for your1' Selves. Auckland Agent: Mr. G. W. Owen., Manufactory: York-street, ParnelL JjTOTICE OF* REMOVAL. T. JENKINS, Jon., Gtjstom-hotjsb Agekt, Haa returned to Cochrane- Buildings, Fort-street and solicits a continuation of the favours hitherto accordedhlm. - • ' •* ' • aiJi" N.B.—Goods and Parcels forwarded at Low Rates* to aU parts of Europe, per. Globe Jiorelga Express of ' | London. •■"' ;V v