The Auckland Evening Star.

Vol. VII.—No. I 860 j

Auckland, N.Z., W.&D.N ' L.SDAY, tfEuIiUAH Y2, 1876

I Price : ONE PENNY



jLjMk pACIFIC MAIL j3gj|J|Sgi>- STEAMSHIP COMPANY. FOR NAPIER AND SOUTHERN POETS. The Powerful Al Iron Screw Steamship CITY OF SAN FRANCISCO J. M. Lachlan, Commander, will leave as above six hours after arrival of the 'Granada,' not wailing longer than TO-MORROW (Thursday), at 8 a.m. "POR SAN FRANCISCO DIRECT. The Powerful Al Iron Screw Steamship CITY OF SAN FEAKCISCO Will leave DUNEDIN on February 9, and AUCK LAND on February 14, conveying H.B.M.'s Mails for San Fbancisoo, United States, Great Britain, via Kandavau and Honolulu. The Cabins on the Port Side of this splendid Steamer are reserved for Passengers booking in New Zealand. For further particulars, Freight, or Passage, apply to OWEN & GRAHAM, Agents, Auckland. TDACIFIC MAIL fil^iyp^ STEAMSHIP COMPANY. The magnificent Al Screw Steamship GRENADA, Hourly expected from Kandavau, will leave six hours after arrival for SYDNEY. For freight or passage apply to OWEN & GKAHAM, Agents. 7 Bj^Oß SYDNEY AND IbSilil^ MELBOURNE. JKs»g||SsS|P The fast and favourite s.s. HERO, Captain Logan, according to advicn received to-day, was to leave Melbourne on tho Sal, and bo may be expected here on the 13th instant. She will leavo Auckland again for Sydney and Mel bourne on or about WEDNESDAY, the lGth Feb. For freight or passage, apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agents. 16, Queen-Btreet, Auckland, February 2, 1876. "TfkT 170R TARANAKI, fWPSR^ Jl? NELSON, PICTON, WEL jfflMßMyif MNGTON, LYTTELTON, AND [Booking throngh- to Melbourne, Greymouth, Hokitika, Westport, Akaroa, Timaru, and Oamaru.] TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 8. The Union Steam Shipping Company's magnificent new Steamer TAUPO, Captain Macfablane, will leave the Onehunga Wharf on TUESDAY, February 8. Tnrongh tickets to Sltlbourne at reduced rates. For freight or passage apply to HENDERSON & M^CFARLANE, 25. Queen-street ~t"k*. r^ EW ZEA LAND • MEl^ *•"* STEAM SHIPPING COM- PAN! (LIMIT ED.) Fob New Plymouth, Nelbon, Picton, Welljsg . tow, Ltttblton, and Oiago; transhipping »t Wellington for Wanoanui, Napier, and Povzbtt Bat ; and at Nelson for Wkstpobt, Geetmouth, and Hokitika, [Pabbknoebs Booked Thboush to Mjxiiqudxx.] Tho b.s. P H (E B E Will leave the Onehnnga Wharf on S A.TURDAY next, the 6th February, at 3.30 p.m. latest train for Passengers at 2.30 p.m. For freight or passage apply to W. F. WHEELER, Auckland. Or, A. BAR* ES, Onehunga. Offices: Hobson's Buildings, Shortland-street. \^-^ ITIRST SHIP tor LONDON. jjfc||j£?*i||> TO SAIL EARLY IN FEBRUARY. The favourite Bhip CIT7 OF AUCKLAND, Capt. Rallb. Uurivalled accommodation for First and Third Class Passengers. CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agents. 16, Qu< en-street, January 6, 1875. QTEAM COMMTTNIOA f&MJrgSt; kJ TION WITH THE THAMES 2^my^P|- AND' COROMANDEL. TIME-TABLE. DURHAM. From Auckland: From Thames: Tuesday, 3pm Wednesday, 10 a m Thursday, 8.30 a m Thursday, 1.30 p m Saturday. 3pm — • MANAIA. From Auckland: From Thames: Friday, 9am Friday, 3pm C- • Saturday, 2.30 p m ENTERPRISE. ...... • For Thames: Wedneoday, 12 midnight Friday, 6pm MANAIA. ' ' •''' From Auckland: Fiom Coromandel: —. Tuesday, ] 2 noon Wednesday, 12 noon • Thursday, 12 noon 1 - MANAIA—For Hot Springs. . " * " ' From Auckland : ■ From Hot Springs : Saturday, 2p in ' ' Monday, Cam Return Fares, 10s. Return Tickets available from Thursday, 28th inst. to Tuesday; Ist February. Haloon, 12s; Steerage, ss. Weather and other eircumstantes permitting. : 1 Not responsible for accidents in shipping, carrying, or discharging live stock. Not /esponeible for any cargo or parcels put on board without a shipping note. J. EDWARDS, Manager. ASSENGERS' LINE OF PACKETS TO NEW ZEALAND. OWNED BY MESSRS. SHAW, SAVILL & CO.. 84, Leadenhall-street, London. ,' . . The above line of ships are regular .JJJjtAL traders to all the principal ports of jSSwOfew New Zealand. They are clipper ships, '■■■■* THratrSSa^ cussed Al at Lloyds, and commanded -TnWfaß by exPcrience' l masters. The Bill of , p are j 8 mcs t substantial and of the best quality, and the accenimodaiion roomy and con venient. I ' i 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 ntervalf. Full particulars on application to , .it ' L, D. NATHAN & CO., I . , .., OWEN & GRAHAM, -I CRUICKBHANK. & CO.. i Agents. aAI .XT O T I C E j^HK^^^^ On and after Frid&y, the 21st [inst, j QUICKSTEP, Oi 1 ■'r; ; Unn between Mercer and Hamilton on arriva .:'(• '&i;;the_liain at 10.30 am, canying Passfngers and t ''■'■• 3-''"*s?B<>^ on Mor days, . Wednesdays, aiid Kridajs j (UTther notice. >11 Passengers and Parcels ~.. b iSied at the ofßce of John Sopjett, -gent, >'o -8; Qui-en-gtreet, for the above places will receive I>*omyt i»tt»h«on. > « . ■' '""• «i v .•■ >.J . 'Q t Q, QUIOjK,



Shipping. ,! *v- FHAM O'SHANTER : SSOTSbS^SI^ L will leave the Government »V^^H^^^^> Wharf. Om.hunga, for Wniuku, as AVcfliiesday, 2nd February, Bam Saturday, sth February, 12 noon Pollock Settlement: Thursday, 3rd February, 11 a m For any other Information, apply to A. CUtt NINO HAM, Onchunga or Newmarket'; Or, to W. J. HURST .& CO., Qiueu-.3tr.eot, Auckland. | Br-Eia-^ **?*>■< O' N SALE. j Portland Cement (now landing1)—800 casks i White's ami other brands i And all kinds of Builder's Materials. KEANE & JENKINSON, Victoria-street East. GEORGE DICKSON, Jun., BREAD AND BISCUIT BAKER, ! TOP OF HOBSON-STKfiiET. I Wedding and Christening Cakes made to order. All kinds of Fancy Goods always on hand. Families waited on Daily. Das?" Shipping Supplied. : -VT 0 T I C E OF X E~M~O V A L. FLWIN B. DICKSON, I LICENSED LAND BROKER, i Under the Land Transfer (Ton-ens') Act, 1870, DRAUGHTSMAN, ILLUMINATOR, HERALD PAINTER, ETC. Agent for Mutual Life Association of Australasia. 7, SOMEEYEIiIi'S BUILDINGS, AUCKLAND. Ip I S H E R A~N D C 0., Wholesale, Shipping:, and Family Butcher, ' Queen-street, corner oi' 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 tho Colony upon receipt of order. Families waited on in town or suburbs. GOLDEN BOOT. WILLIAM MILLET?, Makufacturpr of Sea Boots and 15vfry other Description or Boots and Shoes, Next to Oxlevs' BloekmafeTt), Queen-street Wharf. Repairs neatly executed. GOO DA CB>, B(;O'J M A KIR c GREY-STREET. Men's Boots, Ids; Men's Shoes', 12i fid; Ladies' Boots from 12s Cd ; Men's Solticg and Ileeiii.;,', it Cd. P» 1^ W O AM. LOWTHEft BAZAAE, 25 8, QuEEN-STRBKT, Opposite the Market, TOYS, STATIONERY, FANCY GOODS, ETC. pLANTS ! PLANTS ! PLANTS | F OR PLANTING OUT NOW. Cucumber, Melon (Rock, Water, arid Pie), Vegetable Marrow, Pumphio-, sdo Tomato in pots, Cauliflower, Cebbage, Lettuce, lied Cabbage, -c, 4c. E. B A I E D, Victoria Seed Stored, Victorta-street. JAMES BUTCHER, CARTER, CONTRACTOR, >'c. Goods Cleared and Delivered from Shipa' side ou SHOItTFHT NO"ICE. BALLAST SUPPi li'D. Newcastle and Bay of Islikd Coals. Also. ibjswoot), cut or uncut, at BE VSOHABLE RATES WPBTLLIPPS AND SON, • OIL, COLOUR, and GLASS MERCHANTS, Importers of Paperhangines, Scrim, Paints, Oils, Turpentine, Colours, Varnishes, French Polish, Gold Leaf, Artists' Colonrs and Brushes, Plate, Sheet, Crown, Ornamental and Photographic Glass, Picture Frame and Tapestry Mouldings, Clock and Compass Glaßs< s, Glnzed L ashes, Doors, &c. Glass cut to size, and carefully packed. 95 and 97, Qucen-ntrect p TJ R N I T U R E. HENR Y~PROBE RT'S CHEAP & SOUND FURNITURE & BEDDING ESTABLISHMENT, Bottom of Shortland-street. Finding that I have notsufflrientroomin myprescnt Establishment to show my Furniture, Bedding, Ac.; therefore, after careful consideration, I have takeu those more Central Premises recently occupied by Messrs Cranwell and Co., at the bottom of Shortland street, where I intend to carry on the business of Cabinet-making, tTpholaterh g, etc.; and having had 35 years' practical experience, I shall be able to supply you with good and sound Furniture, at tho veiy owest possible pi ices consistant to Quality. furniture, Mattrasses, and Bedding of every des cription made to order, and guaranteed to give every satisfaction. Matirasses re-made, Dining and Drawing room Furniture Re-covered and thoroughly reno vated N.B. —The business of China. Glass, »nd Earthen ware, and Kitchen requisites, &c. will be carried on as usual in the Old Establishment by Mrs Probert, where tvery . order will receive tho very best attention . BT Note the address— If. PROBWRT. Bottom of Shortland-street, Auckland.- TDOOTS! BOOTS CLEARING SALE OF BOOTS. Ladies' Kid, 4s 6d, 5s Cd, Gs Cd. C ildben's Boots —4n Immsisb Varibty to Choose From. A L»rge Stock of Poets ar.d to be Cleared Out at half-price at D. McPHEESON'S, Karangahape E,oad, Newton. BAY OF ISLANDS COAL YARD BREAKWATER ROAD. BAY OF ISLANDS AND NEWCASTLE COAL ON SALE. Office: 7, Queen-street. HENRY GILEILLAN, Agent DR. TOWNSEND'S AROMATIC HOLI-ANDS TONIC, A SUPERIOR AKTIDYSPKPTIC, DtTRETIC, AND INVIGORATING CORDIAL, Specially recommended by the Medical Faculty- The world-wide reputation of Dr. Towns end s Com. pound Extract of rarsaparilla by the Proprietors, o which and under whose direction this Tonic is pre" ■pared will be a sufficient fui»rant<-e to the publioihat it is not only pure and freeirom every injui ions in gredient but is of the very bf st quality, and will be found to be most beneficial in its almost miraculous effects in all cases oi CHaveJ, Gout Liver Complaint, Acute or Chronic Dyspepsia, Inflammation of the Bladder or Kidneys, or any obstruction of the Urinary Organs Flatulency, Colic, Chronic Rheumatism, and any disease arising from exhausted vital energy. For Females it is an invaluable tonic, restoring to bc«Hh aud vigour those of weak and debilitated con stitutions as a beverage it is pleasing and safe for either young or old. Caution. None genuine without the words "Dr. Townsend's Aromatic Holland^ Tonic" blown in the glass on each bottle, and also stamped on the metal capsnle over tho cork, together with the signature on the label of " Bach and Nostrand, Proprietors." ; _^.QnfSaleby



Business Oasrde. A BERDEEN BOOT FACTORY, £*- ALBERT-STREET. Every description of Men's, Women's, and Childron's ; Colonial made BootE and Shoes kept in stock. 1 Tho only Manufactory in the Province where band i closed and hand made Boots nro to lie had. | A supply of Seamless Watertights always on i on hand. BL AOK & CO. W H. SKOfN ER, BUILDER, OAKPENTER AND JOINER, VULCAN LANS. 1 All Branches of (lie Building Trado executed by I j Experienced Workmen. j Shop Fronts, Office Fittings, ke., bo. PULMANVr~PHO"T"OG: ETP"HTO GALLEEY, J SnORTLAND -hTR33 ET. | PHOTOGRAPHY IN ALL ITS BRANCHES VIEAVS CXF THE HOT LAKES, RoTOMAUANA. Tho finest collection of local views and Maori cartes in Auckland, XST Children's Portraits taken instantaneous! . "©ft Td RKI S H BATII S, UPPER QUEEN-STREET. Open Daily from 9 a.m. to 0 p.m. Charges, Cs; Saturdays, 3s Gd, open till 9 p.m. Tickets at a reduced rate can be liad from from Mr. Aiclccn and Mr. Pond, chemists, Qvwen-street. Open for Ladies (only) on Thursdays. Two ladles in attendance. For tpecial engagementf) address to Mrs. Sykcs. OLAR X B BhOTH ER S, (LATE CROMBIE'S) ; ROYAL FINE AKT PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERIES, (Opposite Union Bank1, Q U li 1! N ■ S T It E E T, Auckland. First-class Portraits, from C.IW. to Life Size, at Moderate PriceH. Children's Portraits taken instantaneously. ___ KTZE MEDALS ANT) CERTIFICATES AWMIDISD TO JAMES SMI TH, New-street, ,Nelson, N.Z, Binco 1872, for excellence of NBIiSOK-MADB WtNES AND Cordials. Sole 'pont in Auckland :— HENRY CONNOF, Wakcflf ld-fltrect, o; postte Fitzroy Hotel. _ JOTTINGS BY THE WAY. from london to auckland on board tue j ' City of Auckland.' Tie above Pamphlet may be had at the St.vi office. PRICE ONE HHILLIISG KACH, The account is very Jr tcrt-stinr, and would be road eagerly by the friends in rXcglucrt M K. T. TRAFIOK.D, Buf.giton dentist, Wakepield-stkbet. Teeth extracted without Pain by Dr Clover's Paiont Oxide Gas. Artiflcal Teeth (from One to a Full Set). f ESTABLISHED 1804.] Byappointmerjt C&dz&.^iMj&h^ Excellency tho TB A B ]ST E T T, PORK BUTCIIER. HAM AND BACON CURER, Nkxt City Hall, OrrosiTK the Teistlk Hctiil, and at Pabneli. T. Barnett Jn thanking ihc public for their lonpr and steady support, an d 1 aviiii?) ui<hnstd Mr. Mercy, business, as earned on in the premises opposite Mr. Darby's Thistle Hotel, beg to announce that lies is now jrepartd to supply every leyuisite of tho trade. A ll Ooods stamped co as to defy imitation. N. B—Arrangements are bow complete for tho supply of shipping oukrr, which will nieet with prompt delivery, and with T.B.s personal attention. W. W ~O 0 N • Native I onds and Cci'era! Cc-n mif-Bion Agent Licensed Interpreter, Under the "Native Lands Act, 1873." The advertiser is in a position to devote the whole of bis time to the transaction and completion of any business with the natives with which he may be entrusted. Address : High-street, next to Commercial Hotel. T\ EVITT, GUK-MAKEB 244, QUEEN-STREET. Always in Stock—Best brands Gunpowder, fto. Blasting Powder, and Fuze, Shooting and Fishing Tackle. r\ D. B TJ R X E, wholesale bellows maker, Wakefiex-d-stkeet, Auckland. I*"" Blacksmith's Bellows made and repaired. S WEBSTER, * WHOLKSAIK AND RETAIL SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKER, 133, QtncsN-sTRKET, Auckland, (Next the Union Bank) ID BECCOMBE & SO N, MALTBTBRB, BREWERS, AND BOTTLERS, GREAT NORTHERN BREWERY, AUCKLAND. NELSON GROWN FRUIT, in any quantity, shipped with care by H. COLLINS, Bay View Hotol, Nelson. fSS" References at the Star Office. W SMITH, "Receiving and • Forwarding Agent, Queen street Whari, Auckland. Goods delivered from Ship's side with despatch. N.B —B&llast supplied. , /CRICKETING SEASON. Page's and Cobbett's BATS at home prices, at Q. Waller's, Tobacconist, Queen-street. T B. WAY CORN AND PRODUCE MERCHANT, CnitißTcmnio TM" A C H I N E R V 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 be has.re-com menced business in his new premises, at the | Coener or Victoria and Nelson-streets, AS MILLWRIGHT, ENGINEER* AND IRON AND BRASS FOUNDER, and trusts he will Btill continue to merit the con fidence hitherto accorded him. All orders will meet with his usual attention and prompt despatch. Agricultural Implements Renewed ana Repaired. Quartz Crushing Machinery made to order. Timber Jacks as formerly. For sale. Horizontal ana Vertical Engine. A MERICAN RUBBER STAMP • : XjL COMPANY, DUNEDIN. Messrs Reed' aid" Brett have been appointed > Auckland" agents Tor1 iHe" above' Company, and'all I orders left/wrjli. them will be promptly attended to. i Samples to be neen,afethe'STAßoffice. , ,( , , /-VATSU MAIZE! BEISJNI



Business Cards. I" CARSON, W House nnd Land Agent, Kent and Debt Coll ector, Sticbbury's Buildings, Queen-street. GE O "RGB A X E R S, FREEMAN'?. BAY SOAP AJJD CANDLE WORKS. tW Cash Buyer of Tallow. 1717 A. RNO OK BR6 T H BRS, V f SOAP & CANDLE MANUFACTUEEBS, Kioiimonp, Cox's Ceicek. Offico - Durh;im-streot, Auckland. M i s s; n or m" an, xvj. teacher of mupic, Watbkioo Quadrant, Opposite Government House. T O H N S~ O P P E T *l HOUSE, LAND, GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, NO. 8, QUKKN-STRKET. Agent for Mr. C. G. Quick's Waikalo Parcels Delivery and Passenger Booking. August 5, 1875. O T I C ■ E. T. B. CAMS? 1 ON, ATRcni'iKfT aid -Engineer, Corner of Iligh-Streot and Vulcan I,ane, Is prpparpd to supply' Plans, Speoilicat/.ons, and correct JEstimateH lor all deßOi'iption of Buildingaon Bliortest notice. -^T T. WAT T S, PJIOTOGKAPHKB, Qttevn-strbkt, Ombhunga. 17 REDE PICK "W. COLLINS, A. MANUUFACTTJIUNff JEWELLER, Vur.CAM Lanii, Oppositp the Occidental TTotcl. Every descripiion of Jewoll<Ty jnndo and repaired. Old CJold and Silver bought. ■ QTANDARD FIRE AJSD MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. FST' Agent for A no Van d— HENRY GILFILLAN, 7, Qucou-etreet. fA (n. av> J q A M IT E L WELLS "■' House, Land, and (Joinmission Agent, Collector of Rents, Debts, Highway Rales, &c. Loans arranged. Office:—l 29, (Juten-i-jtreet (three doors below tho Union Bank ) .11> Bought In nny r|Uftntities for Carii at the Freeman's J?ny Bone MillsJ anil at No. 101, Lower Queen-street, ln J- * j^soitet. T~A~Mirs H E T> L E V, tl MOUNT EDEN JuNcnoK GBocfKY Stork. N ew and Superior Groceries sold at tho lowest Town frices. Families waited upon for orderu. Goods delivered in any part of tho country. I) ALT O N & C 0., • ii, Quekhstrk-rt. opposite Exchange TinildinßS, BOOTMAKERS. Boots made to Me! sure in five hours' notice. No Blop poods. Bt*l luatrrials only used. The Latest French Fashions. American Stub Toe__ p H O T*O"G~R"A P H I C NOTICE. The undersigi^Pav!D»pnr.cha(.ed the NEGATIVES taken at tho estnblhM* ent'of MfR. H Baetlutt, Jato Photoeraper, Queen Rtrfet, Auckland, beg to intiraat% that OOPIPS of tho same may bo obtained on application to tho'n at their Rooms, 224, Queen street, Ancklnnrl. It is rrquested that ojrlers from a distance DO accompanied by a remittance CS-THE AMERICAN PHOTOGRAPHIC COMPANY ! -Ejx Pkp. JOHN McQARRIGIE, MAK-'OEB. pU TLER AND Mcl NNE S, HOUSE, BIGN, AND DECORATIVE PAINTEKS AND PPERHANGERS, Foot of WakeCeld-slreet. Oil, Colour, Glass, Whito Lead, Scrim, Brashes, Varnishes, Glue, Paperhangings of all descriptions. V9T All orders entrusted to their care will receive prompt attontion. T & J SO P P E~T, FREEMAN'S BAY STEAM MILLS, AND No. 101, Lower Qpken-street, Wharf, Auckland f OSBO RN E & C> 0., t) • WOOL STAPLERS & BROKERS, FORT-STRBBT, Auckland. Are Wool and Skin Buyers. • : They are also prepared to make liberal advances on Wool consigned to them, and which they will ware house and ship on tho most favourable terms to their customers. All Wools classified If required. *»* Reference: National Bank of New Zealand. COO K'S 'BUSSES • leave Coombes1 quarter to and a quarter-past evory hour for Newmarket Epsom—B. quarter to 11. 2, and 5. Grafton Boad-Every hour. CARRIAGES, BUGGIES, HANSOMS, ETC., ALWAYS ON HIRE GILHAM'S 'Busses will leave • Onohunga at a quarter to 8 n.m. and quarter to 1^ every clay; Auckland at a quarter to 10 a.m. and quarter to 4p m. If required, a Special Coach will be run to Pint rpnvenlfnep of evening partiesm [Established 11 Years.] WB E A L, NEW AND SECOND-HAND Clothucr and General Dealer, Welleßley-Btreet East Clothing bought, sold, and exchanged. N.B. Arrangement can be made for tho Purchase of Clothing, Books, etc., at private houses. ■VTOTICE OF 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 antf the Public generally, that he has removed to above address, where he hopes to merit a continuance of their liberal support. No. 53, Qtteen-street. S~~~F A■ tT L SO • is p^evared to make up Gentlemen's Clothing I to measure from £1 14s 6d a Tweed Fashlonabln Suit, < warranted well shrunk ; also, Tweed Trousers form ' 10s 3d.—B. FAULHO, Tailor, throe doors from:Royal I Mall TTotel. Vintorln-street.—Cleaning. Repairing. Ac ! a pb'oial n,o tic c. MR TBAFFORD, Surgeon Dentist. desireß to inform his pati<»ta that, hiving returned after a short absence, he has resumed bnsintas and may be con salted a». his resilience daily i WaheOeld-strevt January 21. OUTH BKITISH PJRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. , :. ' CAPITAL £7?0,000. i Tha popularity of the Poutti British among In surers is clearly shown.by the larpo and stead; ' increase of its bnsiness. The receipts on Premiun account have been: ,i f, First Year ~..^ £34,032 , I Second Year ................SX&MX I Third Year...;.......v...'. .■;£95,154 i Lowest rates.; Prompt and liberal settlement bW \* ' A* BOARPMAN,



Business Cards- CHARLES GOODWILL, WHEELWRIGHT, AND AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENT MAKER, Otahuhu. Spring Carts, Wagons, &c, made and repaired on the premises. Goods forwarded per Train to the Waikato. I~> Ji OGE RS, J v n., CABINETMAKER, Ijni;i>L3Ti?BEK, AND FURNITURE DKA.LER, I'OOT OF GRBY-Sr> KEr. N.B.—Every description < f work in connection with the above trade executed with and despatch, Suites supplii d at various p ices, 0 BTLA Wl) HOUSE. B3T PIIIVATE BOARDING ESTABLISHMENT, Hobson-street, Auckland, N.Z. J. RUSSELL, Settler and Colonist over 25 years, still continues to accommodate his old friends, and new arrivals, with first-class, well aired, Single and Double Bedrooms; also, Private Parlourß for Families. This Establishment is well-known to be in a very healthy situation. Terms, as usual, per day or week, moderate. Auckland, 17th December, 1875. ONU;Y TO LE yD on first-class freehold courity, low rates of Interest.— R. 0. Dyer, rSliortland-3treo jy| ON i<!Y TO LK'ND in large o? ■ i? 3 small Bums, at very low rate of interest.— Apply to Mr. Lniflliley, Solicitor. High-slreet. ""AUCKLAND SAVINGS BANK, j XJL : J^ pENNY "gANK At the Office of the Auckland Savings Bank ' NOW O^EN. HOT7KS OF ATTENDANCE FOR DEPOSITORS : The Bank will bo 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 bkcikvk Money, and on Saturday Evenings to take in money only, from 7 to 9 o'clock. K. CAMERON, Manager. 1!. FAXJLDER, Sole Contractor to the City Council for the EiDTtr/inj? of Earth Closets, Privy Boxes, Cesspits, etc., is prepared to attend punctually to all requests regarding the above. Persona desiring to have the said places attended to, either weekly, fortnightly, or otherwise, can have the same done by leaving1 a notice, either verbal or written, with tho Inspector of Nuisances, City Council Office, Queen-street rrT o BAKE 1r s! OH SALE, i To arrive per Kato Bialn, hourly ex.pected, fiO tons Hay and Bbes s celebrated OamaiuFlo 45 tor s J. K. Anderson's Flour GO tons Pratt s K^our ' G. W. BINNEY. pENT li A L ti TOE E, PONSOKBY, AUCKLAND. T. J. BAINBRIDGE ■pEPPECTFtriLV bejrs 1o fnform his friends and ■*-*> the public that he Ins Opened a GeDeral t >re, opposite the Ponsnnby H»ll. at.d he houes to secuc a s'aare ol public patronage by supplying the Choicest G-oods at Town Pilots, .N.B—Late d iver for Mr Quick, of the Watkato and Ponsonby Coache». P|\HE Undersigned are Cash Pttr X ohasebh of HIDEfc, SHEEPSKINS, WOOL TATjLOW, &c, &c, at highest market rates, In any qua rititv. Cpnidgnors direct will have prompt and isnmeaiat cash, remittances rehmnsd at satisfactory rates'.j IRELAND BROS., Tankers and Leather MANrrFAcrrtrRERS, Ari'irn vt> Q. LA D TIDINGS! REDUCTION OF PRICES !! Frimest Bibs Beef 4d, 5d Primest Sirloins Beef 6d Boiling Beef ......3d, 4d L>go Mutton 4d Hind-quarters Mutton 4d Fore-quarters Mutton 2%& A. DORNWE iL. A RE:IVED, PER ' LADYBIRD,' &c.: Canterbury Butter Side and 801 l Bacon T. H. HALL & CO. Tj^X 'TKELEVEN FAMILY': 60 tone Baker's Finest Otago Flour, in sacks 40 „ „ „ „ 100's &50's ZFresh Bran, On sale by T. H. HALL & CO. Q A T S. Heavy Feed Oats, On sale by T. H. HALL & CO. Q " N "~ S A ■" L. E : Fresh Otago Oatmeal, best brands „ „ Pearl Barley „ Oamara Flour T. H. HALL A CO. "1 O BALES NELSON HOPS X^«/ 10 frames Sheathing and Roofing Felt 1 caße French Calf Leather 1 case E India Kip Leather 1 case Colonial Tweeds. T. H. HALL & CO. rnEAS, ex 'STAR OF GERMANY': Fine quality Teas, in half-chests. T. H. HALL & CO. AR R I V I N G, Per the Taranaki: 11 cases Canterbury Cheese. T. H. HALL & CO. A USTRALIAN wines. T. H. HALL & CO., Wyudham-street, AGENTS FOR MESSRS. OAUGHEY, WINE PRODUCERS, Receive orders from the Trade for these favourite WINES, and guarantee them delivered in good condition in Bottle or Bulk by return of every steamer from Melbourne. January, 1876. h' T7 C. O T T 0 § Has much pleasure to inform his 2 «2 friends, and the public in general, that he j_! HAS NOW OPENED * fp nis i—i j*i GREENGROCER, FRUITERER, g i * AND GROCERY STORE, m | p^ COBNEA OV p, \O ; . I\ g Victoria and Albert - streets. {1 (^ ——— — pr q F. C. Otto in inviting his friends ana the H pi» public in general to come and patronise cr W him/promises to sell first-class Goods at t * the lowest possible caßh prices, and glva k i q ■ every order prompt attention. .O v ■■■■.;'■ ■ ■■ a A AND W. CRAIG, HOUSE AND,SHIP PLUMBEKS, v Have Removed their Jlace of Bußinesa ffoin Lowe) tjneon-ntroet. to , , $&%!£ POOH TO NSW ZEALAND BMSdSii



Tor Sale. FOR SALE, at Ellerslio, a really good .nd well-built new House of 0 rooms with every convenience for a family, together witt large g.irdon well laid out and planted with fruit and ornamental trees only threw minutfB1 walk f)om Ok Kailway station, and fronting on to the main road. Apply to JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. TfOR SALE, at Palriri, near Omaha, -*- 83 acres of Land, with large quantity of good Kauri »nd Totara upon it, being lots 37 and 38, with Creek frontage. Apply to JOHN, SOPPETT, . No 8, Queen-street. MHO SHIPPERS, CONTRACTORS, AND i. BUILDERS. TIMBER 3 CHEAP TIMBER ! TO CLEAR THE YARD AT CHRIST MAS, HAVING TO MOVE SHED - AND OFFICE. FOR SALE, 250 000 FEET KAURI TIMBEE« all sizes P.T.G6 xland 9xl. C. A. HARRIS. December lgth, 1875. 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, 10 fett frontage to Upper Queen-street by 185 feet deep.—Apply to JOHN SOPP3T No. 8, Queen-streot. FOR, SA !,E, 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 the best parts of Ponsonby. Apply to JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. FOR S * LE, cheap, one of tb c best and most centrallj situated Farms in Matakana, comprising-184 acres of fir«t-class land, 100 acres all in goon grass, and divided into paddocks, a large portion cf which is fenced with good qnick-thorne fences ; a Garden and Orchard of two seres together With 3 roomed House, and all necessary out-buildings, •with large navigable river running right into the Farm, close to the falls of a powerful fresh water bWuu, which belongs to the property, and ia capable of driving machin?ry equal to 40-horce power, all <h« year round, together with a very superior Freestone Quarry, the stone from which has been highly approved of by many competent jvc ges. Apply to JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. FOR SALE, remarkably~cheap, 182 acres of splendid Land, with creek Jrontage. and a very great quantity of Totara trees of large elzo upon it.—Apply to JOHN SOPPET, No 8, Queen-street 0^ IMMEDIATE S^~LE, three Eligible Building Allotments, Brighton Boad. Price low, TcrmH eaßy. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. "El O R SAL E. A STEEPLE EVGINE, suitable for a paddle steamer, cylinder 31 inch diameter, 2 feet 9 inches stroke. Apply to the Manager N.Z.S.S. Company (Limited), Wellington. "P O R SALE. A three-horse power TnßEsntNO Machine, with horse gear complete; also, New Winnowing Slaciiinb. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON. FOR SALE,'-Aeap, within. 15 minutes walk of the Union Bank, a really substantial well-finished 0-roomed HO Q 6c, with gafvanized-iron out-house, and every convenience for a family; registered grate in parlour, and bf d-room stove in ' front bed-room, colonjal oven and water-pump in kitchen, and baok garden planted with chotco fruit troes, with flower garden in front —Full particulars apply to M. P. MoDermott. Tinsmith, Victoria-street. "pOR SALE, a beautifully level -» Allotment in Lincoln-Rtreet. Ponsonby, ad joining Warnock's residence. The a lotment is 66 3 100. freehold. Price, i-39.—J. M. Lennox, Estate Agent, Auckland. OR SAJE, a beautiful Allotment at Mount Eden, country, of half-an-acre oi rich volcanic land, with good stone fence round it. This property adjoins Mr Williamson's residence. Price, j£3s —J. M Lennox. FOR SALE, a bargain, a compact Farm of 330 acres—so of which are in prass. The Fai-m has a frontage to the Wade River, and has a comfortable Dwell'ng-house upon it The boat lands within half-a-mile of the Farm. Price, £300, —J. M. L nnox, Estate Agent, Auckland. OR SALE, a comfortable 4-roomed Cottage near the Stockade, with freehold llotment 33 x 09.—Price £140.— J. M. LENNOX, state Agent, Auckland. O"i SALE, a pretty Verandah Cot tage. in William-street off Wellington-street with Freehold llotirent. The Cottopfe i» in ex cellent order Price, £210.— J. M. LENNOX, Estate Agent, Auckland. FR >-ALE, on the Mount Eder Road, a comfortable Four-roomed Verandar. Cottage, with good workshop and fflwl - . f free hold allotment, 25 s 120 Price, £130. T'ttA? S NOX, Estate Agent, Auckland., <¥»™^ , FOR SALE, a.Farfi a<;|'^«conatit fronting the Manukau Harhour .^'Jf^is s flrct- class orcharil; also, a f?o'o,d l #on> Resi dence. The property Is Jet fofcJS24 a. year. Price, £180.— J. M. I/ftI»NOX. Estate Agent, Queea-atreet. FOR SALE, a comfortable Four roomed Cott«ge, in excellent order, in Carl-toi Bead, near to Newmarket; freehold allotment 33 3 168. Price, £160.— J. M. LENNOX, Estate Agent AnckUnd. FOR SALE, a first-class investment. Two Phopß in Pitt-street, doing a flrst-dasi business and let for 28s per week ; frepfcnid allotment 33 x9O Price, £600.-J. M. LENNOX, Kstatf Agent, Auckland. MHO LET, on Lease, those command JL ing premises in ShOTtland and FortrßtTeets krown as Hobson's Buildings, at present in thi occupation of Messrs. McArthur, Sbera and do. Possession can be given on the Ist July next W. J. CAWKWELL, Viiioan Lxne. NEW ZEALAND INSURANCE COMPANY. FIRE AND'MARIIO!. Capital, paid up and invested £240,000 Insurance against LOSS BY FIRE of every dee cription of Property may be effected with this Com pany. Hulls Insured for the Voyage or Time. Morchan disc, Goods, and Freight Insured, by steamers an sailing vessels Risks on Specie subject to speois arrangements. LOSSES PROMPTLY'PAIP3 GEO. P. PIERCE, Manager RATIONAL INSURANCE OuMPAIT NEW ZEALAND. CAPITAL £l,000,0( RESERVE FUND.. £85,01 With unlimited Liability of Shareholders Insurances effected against Loss by Fire; and t Hulls for the voyage or time; also on Merchandise and Freight by Steamer and Sailing Vessel. . Wool covered against all risks from Sheep's back, 1 twm Wool shed, till.delivered in London. LOWEST CURRENT RATES] iibera'fferiSßi'afid^j^roinpt Settlement of Lo«H -H&NRY JE, WUJUAMS) 1. ■■ • ! i MA&MWFi



Education- Misses Craig's Pupils will r JL resume their Studies on Monday, January 24, —Grabam-Ktreet, January 14,1870 i TV/IKS PA LMKR'S Pupils"will re s IxJL assemble on Monday, January 31. Huntly Lodge, Carltou Road. /CHURCH OF ENGLAND GRAMMAR \J SCHOOL, PARNELL AUCKLAND. i Affiliated to the New Zealand University. I ' Establish kd 1855. Head Master—Jas. Adams IS.A,, Member of the Convocation of tho T ondon University. Classical Master—Rev Joseph Bates. English Master—Mr J. P. Gradwell, London Univer- Bitv. Drawing Master—Mr JC. Hoyto. Botany—Mr T. F Cheeseman, F.L.S. For terms and prospectus, apply to the Head Master School duties resumed Monday, January 31. A UCKLAND COLLEGE AM) GRAM- J\_ MAR SCHOOL. (Affiliated to tho University of New Zealand). The First Quarter will commence on WEDNES DAY, 2nd February. FaRQUHAR MACBAE, Head Master. nr~H school, EYMOSDS-STKBET. COSDUCTED BY MRS. SIIAYLE GEORGE. 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 Kcho< 1; (he large, lofty, and well-ventilated class rooms, which are fitted with every requisite f.>r the most improved and successful methodb of instruction,' under duly qualified Teachers and Professors; the spacious I'laj-pround which poebpbbps a croquet lawn, swingp, and a trapeze, form advantages which it is believed are no where else available ior Female Education in Auckland. 'I he Fees, payable quarterly in advance, range from one to five guineas, according to age and departments entered. Two Pupil Teact era required. ITY WEST No. 2 PUBLIC SCHOOL, Hepbtjrn-sthbet. MONDAY, JANUARY 31st, 1876. FRENCH EVENING CLASSES, Conducted by Mons F. Feltzbb, of the College of Henry IV.. Paris. Monday, "Wednesday. »nd Fiidsy Evenings, from 1 till 9 o'clock. Terms:-1b per Lesson of one htur; 3 Lessons per week, 2b 63. Apply at the School. FOR CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAFJ J. M. McLACHLAN IS SHEWING IN DRESSES. CLOTHING. New Silks New Bilk Dust Coats „ Muslins ~ Trousers and Vests i „ Prints „ Suits „ Costumes, &c. „ Shirts i ~ Hate, bo. MILLINERY. FUKMBHING. New Hats New Oil Cloths „ Flowers ~ Matting „ Gossamers ■ „ Carpets „ Feathers „ Hearth Rngs ~ Bonnets, &c. ~ Curtains, &o. 218, QUE E N-BTK EE T, Near Wellrsley-Btreet. IT[ E M O T A L. ; R W^DYSON i A VING BIMOVID TO THOSE COMMODIOUS ! AND CENTRAL PREMISES, i \ 84, QUEEN-STKEET, Fire Doors Above Vulcan Lane, Respectfully invites an INSPECTION of the Last Delivery of , j SUMMER DRAPERY & FANCY GO D : JUST OPENED, 1 1 'Which, on account of the advanced slate of seasonf he is prepared to quit at unusually ■ ' LOW PRICES. B.W.D. having Purchased a Laiga Importer's Stock of ; Brussels Tapestry Kidderminster Carpets > Felts, Rugs And Floorcloths, At a Heavy Discount, is prepared to give very grea [ advantages in the Furnishing Departments. I > Some very Splendid Lines in JAPANESE AND MCGADORE SILKS. I BLACK AND COLOURED DRAP Dk PARIS AND BDDING AUD TUSSORE BILKS, EEMAEKABLTir CHEAP. ■ X, W.~DYSON, t&~ New Address— m 84, QUEEN-STREET, k 5 doors from Vulcan Lane, ' GENTLEMEN'S /CLOTHING, I MERCERY, &c. W. B A~T~T RAY > Invites special attention to his Extensive and Varied I Stock of 3 I case Silk Drat and Alpaca Coats.ia the various shapes MEN'S, YOUTHS', & BOYS' CLOTHING, Which is carefully selected by his Home Buyers from MAirtrFACTtrRERs, Thus saving at least 30 per cent to Purchasers; g also, included and assorted in, are the MOSGIEL, NELSON, AND GBELONG TWEEDS With W.R.'b own make, well Shrunk and Warranted. s npHE FOLLOWING, JUST OPENED, -1- ex late arrivals— i cases Gentlemen's Shirts, in Dree* Military, Corazza, Rifle, &o.; the New Colored " Naga saki" Lawn and " Oxford" Flax Shirts, very choice goods; White Crape ditto, special i- line '" 1 case Latest Novelties in Boys' Holland, Diaper, lm Serge, and Taeso Silk- Suits (1 cases Hosiery,'ln Black and Brown Silk, White i! and Brown Lisle Thread, ditto Cotton Striped ditto, choice; Silver Grey and Red Drab Merino Half-hose, of fine texture; Silk and Gauze Merino Drawers, Pants, etc., efco. 1 cuse Gloves, Ties, Scarves, Braces, Seta of Studs and Solitaires, some of which are great i 7 novelties cases of Linen and Paper Collars, shapes too numerous 'to particularise, with latest dosigns. ~ 90 The Largest and Most Varied Stock of HATS and CAPS to select from in the oolony, ' , Job Lot,. Cheap. • ■■■'. >n i . 'i , |. ~, _. ,: ./""• W. Battray begs to notify tjiat Gentlemen's Shirt are expressly made in any jnatorial or shape. 01 Orders promptlyexeouted at reasonable rates. ONE CASE PITH HELMETS SHORTLY TO ARKIVE. NBW ZEALAND JKQtfBBj '.PrQg^rc*^■ .;_, '". ' • :'"^J