The Evening Star.

Vol. VIL—No. 1,911.1

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" Auoklahd. N.Z., MONDAY, APEIL 3. 1876

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*L^ s TpAOIFIO MAIL __^^J^* STEAMSHIP COMPANY. FOR SAN FPoANCISCO DIRECT. The Powerful Al Iron Screw Steamship COLIMA, Will leave BUNKDIN on April 5, imel AUCKLAND on April 10, ccjivoying H.B.M.'s Mails for San Fban oisoo, Uni run Btatks/GiuU'x1 Bkitaih, viaKahdayatj (VND lIO.NOI/tfLU. Tlio Cabins on fhe Port Side of tills splendid Sti;nn\er are- reserved for Passengers bQo>t_g \ u _j ow Zealand. .?.-;• fuiwiei particulars, Freight, or Passage, apply OWEN & GRAHAM, Agents, Auckland. ~^\S PEGULAftMONTHLY *taKTRW JtJk) STEAM COMMUNICATION AUCKLAND, SYDNEY, '^m^^M^^'o MELBOUIINE. Tho fast and favourite «.b. H E R 0, Captain Logan, may bo expected here sgaln about the 18th of April. " She -will leave for Sydney and Melbourne threa days after arrival. CRTJICKSHANK & CO., Agents. ; 20, Queen-street, Auckland, March 21,1875. "T^T^ XTOII J ARANAKI, Blli JO NELSON, PICTOK, WSIj. i > LINGTON, LYTTELTON, AND fßookliig through to Melbourne, Greymouth, iSokltika, Westport, Aliaroa, Timaru, and Oamaru.] TUESDAY, APRIL 4. The Union Steam Shipping Company's magnlfloont tow Steamer TAUPO, ftptain Wousp, v.?ill leave the Onehunga Wharf on IJESDAY, 4th April, at 7 a.m., and the anchorage a 3 p.m. "A Special Tvain will leave Auckland Station at 1,6 pn. on Tuesday. The s.s. 'Tarn o' Shanter, conveying paswngorß, will '/avo the Wharf at 2 p.m. To bej followed by Hawea, 11th jnst. Tanpo, 18th inst Hawea, 25th inst. Through tickets to Melbourne at.reduced ratefl ( For freight or passago apply to HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, 25, Qneen-stvpat •«"kak T^TEW ZEALAND &"* BTKAM SHIPPING COM- PANY (LIMITED.) isß New Plymouth, Nelson, Pioton, WELirMG TON, LTTTEIiTON, and Osago; transhipping at Wellington for Wangantji, Napier, and Povkktx Bat ; aad at Nelson for WESTroBK, Geexmotjih, and Hokitika. ?ASKBNQSBB BOOKED THEOTJGa TO MaLBOTJENH.] ThO 8.8. TAEANAKI fill leave the Onehunga Wharf on SATURDAY next, ie Btk instant. For freJgiit or pasßage apply to W. S. WHEELEE, Anctland. Or, A. BAKNES, Onehungd. Uffloeß: Hobson's Buildings, Shortland-strect. rZ TjIGB SALE, FHEIGHT 3 < i/iLfev JJ OR CHARTER. H®lw The schooner SISSY, )0 ions bu?.'then, Captain Little, now in the Aoply to STONE BROS. I7OE, WAIT A ETA, GO-AHEAD a MONDAY next, at 12 noon. w LQJ>l)m V>il tJIOR TAIRUA AND ifeeill^ Jj OPOTIKI, fflffi^Mjipk Calling at all ports below Tamanga. : The s.s. STAPFA iVJH leave the Queen-street Wharf for the above ortß, onMONDAY.at5p.ro. MfjGREGOp [ Manager, Queen-street Wharf. •jgts.1 TtTEW' ZEALAND o,!': y?' \,, i3i SHIPPING COMPANY'S mxmMm FOE london direct. i The Al Composite Clipper OAENATIO, 881toi3B register. Wiukm 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) Agents. 93, Quoen-street, 15th February, 1876. "x-s^ /XT' OR LONDON _|*i§Sti|v. -Jl direct. _____j____sf_f' FIRST VESSEL FOB LONDON mUfiMaoßßMlffl ' DIRECT. The Splendid Al Clipper Ship GLENLORA, Captain Lk Viscojitb, will sail as above on or about the end of April next. For freight, passage, ana other particulars, apply tQ OWEN & GRAHAM, Agents. ' Auckland, 4th March, 1876. ASSENGERS^ LINE OF PACKETS TO NEW ZEALAND. OWNED BY MESSRS. SHAW, SAVILL & CO.. 34, Leadenhall-street, London. The above line of Bhipß are regular jE2*^SK traders to all the principal ports of _____«__»&. New Zealand. They are clipper ships, ff'tfSSiP©' classed Al at Lloyds, and commanded __|_f|E«SEi by experienced masters. The Bill of mßsaslSß™ pare is most 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. Full.particulars on application to L. D. NATHAN & CO., OWEN & GRAHAM, ORUICKSHANK & CO., Agents. -ilfs HPIII3 brigantine FLIRT, Jj_f|»?£i%\ _L 100 tons register, John McKenzie, JffityJZQg Master, is a regular trader between Auckland and Litteltom. For freight or passage apply to H. H. McKENZIE. EgAuckland, February 15th, 1876. . BL*. CJTEAM OOMMTJNIOA •W^^^Ik KJ TION WITH THE THAMES _a__ffl^^^ AND COROMANDEL;, J~^~ TIME-TABLE. JDURHAM (s.b.)—For Thames. j Prom Auckland: From Thamf a: I . Tuesday, 10 am Tuesday, 3.30 pm \ Wednesday, JO am Wednesday, 3.30 pm XThursaay, 10 am Thursday, 3.30 pm 10.30 am Saturday, 4pm % ENTERPRISE (p.s.)-FoK Thames. ' %v ; Monday, 6pm \V Friday, 8 pm TpTERPRISE (p.s.)—For Coromandel. --..,;. \&Auckland From Coromandel: wi*|l2 noon . ••'iv.amrtjrhurßday, 12 noon W «tte,_--^.nßtances permitting. 'Mbl§ fir'any cargo or parcels jputj on . note. r J. EDWARDS, V %: ■■> ■ Managerv | ~':■,: ■! V-.v; : W'



tSIMf^K^KVjn^ViMlT^<JraHXVrr^-:::'J-:r.- ■.::''-.v;-'!'_^V'CT*.______J___ Shipping. """„ e% ,* % rip AM 0' SHAN TE E ■Sjitesrj^. L will sifter this date, and until Vf?>jf\J|V3MurUier nolle?, lie laid ni> for c3e;i.n 4i^§i sWwvC;; ill< r ar.d repiiiM. during which period the cutter "Betsy will tako Lev p.aco. The cutter BETSY Will leave the Government Wha*f, Qa-vhtinga, for Wainku, a? follows :— Monday, 3rd instant, evening tide. Thursday, Ott instant, morning tide. Saturday fitli inßtant, morning tide. Weather ';;nd o'thor clreninslanccs permitting. I Orders to collect goods loft at the Btoree of Mosara. < Henderson arjrt Majnulaiie, Ajrcote Union B.S. (!o. ; or Mr. W. J. Hnrst and (Jo., Will moot with prompt dispatch. A. CUNNINGHAM, Onehnnga or Newmarltet. TII°pasTTYJANE On TUESDAY nr-xt, at 4 p.m., carrying cargo for Awanul and (J-isborno only. W. LODDERs Ilf R. F. B. WOODHAM, Teacher J>Ji. of tlie Pianoforte. Letters to be addressed I-rortli Shore, or Lowtlicr Bazai;r, Qneen-Btreet. IJEMUS'AIJfD H ANNA, _U_JL ARTIST PHOTOORAPIIEBS, Uornev Of QUEKK AND ' WSLLItSLJBY - STREETS WEST, Over Messrs. Hewin's. "\jf~^- M~~A~O~L E AN, JjJL ■ DENTIST, PEINCES-STEEItT, ' ATJCKLAND. Professional Hours:—9 to 1 a.m., and 2 to 5 p.m. Lato hour l;y appointment. A,f\f\ CAS EfS~C EME N T 100 casks Plaster of Faris 8000 .slates (Countess) Fire Bricks, Fire Clay A ll kinds of Building- Materials KKAN.K * JENKINSON. Vic'oria-atreet East. B" IT TL ER a¥TT~Mc INNES", i HOUSE, SKIN, AND DECORATIVE PAINTERS AND PPERHANGERS, Foot of Wakefiold-street. Oil, Colour, Glass, Wbite Lead, Scrim, Brushes, • Varnißhca, Glue, Paperhangings of all descriptions. J3ST" All orders entrusted to their care will receive prompt attention. A MEKIOAN ETJBBBR STAMP -t\. COJIPANY, DUKEDIN'. Messrs Eeed and Brett have been appointed Auckland agents for the above Company, and all orders loft with thorn will bo promptly attended to. Snmplop to be aeen at the Star effiun. T OSB (Tr~ITE & C 0., $3 © WOOL STAPLERS & BROKERS, FORT-STRHKT, Auckland. Are Wool and Skin Buyers. They are also prepared to roake liberal advances on Wool consigned to them, and which they will ware house and ship on the most favourable terms to their customers. All Wools classified if required. *#* Reference: National Bank of New Zealand. (PIDER !! CIDER !! CIDER! n^j DEVONSHIRE CIDER! undersigned having made arrangements for a rC fe 'uUr supply of first-claes. Cider, begs to Intimate to his customers and the public generally, that the First Shipment is now to hand, ar.d he is now pre pared to supply it regularly, in bottles only. For price and particular*, apply to GEORGE GLEDHILL, Wellesley-street. TU-OTICE OF R E M 0"yTl. ELWIN B. DICKSON, LICENSED LAND BROKEE, Under the Land Transfer (Torrens1) Aot, 1870, DRAUGHTSMAN, ILLUMINATOR, HERALD PAINTER, ETC. Agent for Mutual Life Association of Australasia. 7, SoMEßvELii's Buildings, Atjoklahd. J. C. PELHAM'S J^ ADDER AND J^ ARROW -pACTORY, 49, VICTOEIA- STRE ST, EVEUT DESCRIPTTOX OP Ladders, Barrows, and .Steps, on hand, made to order, or let on hire. T^TOTICE QE REMOVAL. F. B. WOOD HAM, LOWTHER BAZAAR, Q.UEEN-STRTCKt, ■ Opposite the Thistle Hotel. TOYS. STATIONERY, FANCY GOODS, ETO. phlllipps and sok, •» 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, Queen-street. OUPPO&T 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 Smaui-pox, Measles, and all Contagious Diseases, and highly recommended by the Public Health Doctors as a thorough disin fectant for general domestic use. A free use of this Soap in familioß would tend to lessen doctor's bills. J.A. would also draw the attention of the Trade to his various brands of First Prize Common Soaps, which for years have given general satisfaction; also to his new Local Industry—the manufacture of Fancy Toilet Soap, of the various kinds as under :— Family Brown Windsor, in bars and tablets, 7 and 141t> 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 14ft> boxps Soft Soap, for Wool-washing, Machinery, and general scouring purposes, equal to the im ported article Greaves, for Dog and Fowl Feed, always on hand. Parnell Steam Soap and Candle Works, Office, 7, Queen-street, Anckland. ITY WEST No. 2 PUBLIC SCHOOL, Wellington-street. The Evening Classes will be re-opened on MOST DAY, March 6, at 7 p.m. Terms :—Senior Class: English, Arithmetic, Book keeping, &c, is 6d per week. Junior Elementary Class, Is per week. Feknch Classes, conducted by Mons F. Peltzer, of the College of Henri Qnatre, Paris. Terms, Is per lesson of one hour; three lessons per week, 2s 6d HORSES, BUGGIES, &c. REMOVED. FOR HIRE, Horses, Buggies, or any other kind of vehicle, at my new stables, Lome and Wellesley streets. W.?CROWTHER. |^ O T I 0^ ET T. B. CAMERON, Architect afd Engineer, Corner of High-street and Vulcan Lane, Is prepared to supply Plans, Specifications, and correct Estimates for all description of Buildings on Bhortest notloe. . MR. WOOLF begs to intimate to the Auckland public that he his com menced business at Me«sr3 Cousins and Atkins, near the Market, as a Turner and Twister, whare all kinds of work in connection with the trade will be attended to with neatness and despatch. Prices strictly mode rate.



tl ~¥. W E B S T E &; JL'ilx WHOLESALE AND EKTAHi SADDLER ATSD HARNESS MAKBB, 183, QtrKHH-3SR¥.JKE. At?UE.IA?T?>, _______ _Ncx_t tils Union flank). WB MIT H, B eceiving and * Forwarding Agent, Queen-stteet Whari, Auckland. Goods delivered from Ship's side with despatch N.B-—B?,llust supplied. T> BBCCOM B"E~&~~S Q~N, ! HALTSTtfUR, BKEWffiUB, AW.O BOTTLEES, | GREAT NORTHERN BREWERY, i AUCKLAND. , p _ A tJ L S ~ j pC© is prepared to mn!re up Gentlemen's Clothing I to is ensure from £.i 14s Cd a Twead I?as.hlonfible Suit, | warranted well shrunk ; nlao, Tweed Trousers form i 10s 6il.—S. IWULSO, Tailor, three doors from Royal Mall Hotel. Victoria-atrcct.—Cleaning, Ropahlng, &o 4 BERDEEN BOOT FACTORY, A ALBEIIT-STKKET. I Every description of Men's, Women's, and Children's Colonial made Boots and Khocs kept in stock. The only Manufactory in the Province where liund closed and band made Boots :ira to be had. A supply of Searuless Watortights always .oh on hand. BLACK & CO. _ ■^T H. S X INNER, BUILDER, CARPENTER, AND JOINER. Temporary Premises, "WEST QUEEN-STREET, lately in the occupation of Mr Leahy, Blacksmith. All Branches of the Building Trade exeo'ited by Experienced Workmen. Shop Fronts, Office fittinga. ho,, 3:0. ' UL MAN'S PHOTMbXP HIC GALLERY, SHOETLAKD-bTKEKT, photography in all its bkanches Views of the Hot Lakes, Rotomahana. The finest collection of local views and Maori cartes in Auckland. iST Children's Portraits'.'taken Instantanenrißi . 151 T 0 H N SOPPED W HOUSE, LAND, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, NO. 8, QUKKN-STRKKT. Agent for Mr. C. Q. Quick's Waikato Parcels Delivery and Passengqr Booking. August fi, 1875. fiLAEKB BB'OTIEE S, \J (LATE CROMBIE'S) ROYAL FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERIES, (Opposite Union Banlrl, • QUEEN-STREET, Auckland. Flrst-clasa Portraits, from C.D.V. to Life Size, at Moderate Prices. Children's Portraits taken instantaneously. Mk. t. t~bTa"f ford, VxjL SURGEON DENTIST, Wakeeikld-stkbet. Teeth extracted without Pain by Dr Clover'fl Patent Oxide Gas. Artifical Teeth (from One to a Full Set). _ HARLB S GO O DWI LL, WHEELWRIGHT, AND AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENT MAKER, Otahubu. Spring Carts, Wagonb, &c , made and repaired on the premises. Goods forwarded per Train to the Waikato. OTICE OF REMOVAL. PAPERHANGING, OIL, COLOUR, AND GLASS WAREHOUSE, No. 53, Corner of Qneen and West Queen-streetE. J. HENDERSON Has mnch pleasure in annjincinß to his Friends and the Public generally, th'.u he has removed to above address, where h 3 aopes (o morit a continuance of their liberal support, No. 53, Queen-street. p H 0 T 0 G II APHIC NOTICE. The undersigned having purchased the NEGATIVES taken at the establishment of Mr R. H. Bartlktt, late Photograper, Queen-street, Auckland, beg to intimate that COPIES of the same may be obtained on application to them at their Booms, 224, Queen street, Auckland. It is requested that orders from a distance be accompanied by a remittance. GS-THE AMERICAN PHOTOGRAPHIC COMPANY ,!■©» Per JOHN McGARBIGLE, Manager. IX B TJ R X E, WHOLESALE BELLOWS MAKEE, Wakemeld-steeet, * Auckland. PT" Blacksmith's Bellows made ana repaired. STANDARD FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. B^~ Agent for Anckland— HENRY GILPILLAN, 7, Queen-street. MAC 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, beg-s to inform them that he has re-com menced business in his new premises, at the Corner of Victoria and Nelson-streets, as MILLWRIGHT, ENGINEER, AND IRON AND BRASS FOUNDER, and trusts he will still continue to merit the con fidence hitherto accorded him. All orders will meet with his usual attention and prompt despatch. Agricultural Implements Benewed and Repaired. Quartz Crushing Machinery made to order. Timber Jacks as formerly. For sale. Horizontal and Vertical Enetfne. T M [P 0 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 the premises lately occupied by H. Gilberd, Painter. Wyndham-street, t: at below Herald office), and purposes giving his 'undivided attention to the HOUSE AND SHIP PAINTING BUSINESS, in which he will endeavour to merit a 'continuance cf their patronage. N.B.—The extensive Stock of PaperhaDgings, &c, ■will be disposed at the Lowest Remunerative Prices. All Orders executed. with despatch by experienced workmen. TAMES LEWIS, tl Coal and Firewood Dealer, corner of Queen and Wakefield-streets —The advertisor having purchased the lease o the above premises lately in the occupa tion of W. Kirby, behs to inform his friends and the public, that he is prepared to supply Coals, Fire wood, &c. of the best quality at reasonable prices, either at the yard or delivered as may be required. Will be happy to supply old customers of Mr Kirby same as visual. Country orders promptly attended to.—Auckland, March g, 1876. _ G..W. HARD WI 0 X,. © FAMILY GROCER AND GENEEAL PROVISION MERCHANT, Shobtland Crescent, . Auckland. G.W.H. ?in returning than!;? to his-numerous friends and the public generally for their kind sup- j port daring the past, is glad to inform them that he i is still in a position to carry out witbjpromptness and . i despatch any ordersj that mavj be to Ilia ! care. . j \ Monebut.flrst-class'.Goods guaranteed.!? . IT j



" Business Cards. T (3 A 5 & <> N, el o Ho«3e snd tana Agent, Rent and Debt Collector. SLiol__t_______:i_ii___«;gß» Qttoen-Btreet. ■pTjE q, r g"e A X B R S, VJ FREEMAN'S BAY SOAP AND CANDLE WORKS. KW Cash B_y_M_o_______W: WTRFOCK" BEOTHERS, Y¥ SO^ P & CANDLE MANUFACTURERS. SIOHMOND, COX'S CnSTTK, Office — Durham-streat, AncKlana__ fTTTS N"6 R M A In, Jjil TEAOHI3R Oi? MUSIC, WiUSIOO QuiDKAiri, Opposite Government tfouHe^ f7~^ w **■ T T s > PHOTOeKAITIKB, QTrKEN-STIIEI'iT, ONEHOKOA. _ T~ «& J. S"O P P B T, PBBKMAN'S BAY STEAM MILLS, AND No. 101, Lower Qumsw-street, Wharv, A BCK 1/ A_ __1^ (TOU"jT7S "'BUSSES \3 « leave CooMboa1 quarter to and ft quarter-punt every hour for Newmarket Ep&om—B, qusrter to 11, S, and 5. Grafton Koa4-Bvery hoar. OABKIAfiES, BTTGOUSS, HANSOMS, BTO., ALWAYS OK HIRE. AY OF ISLANDS COAL YARD BREAKWATER KOAD. BAY OF ISLANDS AND NEWCASTLE COAX ON SALE. Office: 7, Qucon-street. HBNIIY GILFILLAN, ARont, T>IAFOP6RTEs7Ac., Just Arrivecl, JET ex Carnatic- A choice iifisortment of Eiigltah Pianoforlcß, with the Patent Three Pedalfl, to be n<M choiip • also a large stock of Musical Instruments ot all kinds, and all the newest and most popular Music of the day. All the above having been selected per sonally by Mr. H. Cncksoy in the Home Markets, . bach instrument will have lii« rogisterod trade mark, "Invieta." find will bo puaranter.il ijenuine.—H. CnCKSKY, Mufllc Btdler,^o, j^e___st_w_ : , [ls~rAiu.iKHKn 1884.] ByTotif 6Ut-,^^fe EXGoS, the TB A R N E T T, PORK BUTCHER, HAM AND BACON CUItEK, Next City Hall, Ofpositb tjik Thistlk Hotel, and at PabneMi T. Baknett In thanking the public for their long and steady support, and having purchased Mr. Morey business ns carried on in the premises opposite Mr. Darby's Thistle Hotel, beg to announce that be is now prepared to supply every requisite of the trade. All Goods stamped so as to uefy imitation. N. B.— Arrangements are now complete for the supply of shipping ordere, which willi meet With prompt delivery, and with T.B.s personal attention. A N OLD STORY RE-MORAL'D. Two men a journey had to go (The one was Jim. tho other Joe), The distance two score miles and teu, And fifty long miles biwk again. Away they sped with right good will, Through bush and brakr, o'er plain and hill, lint very soon ttic one call'd Joe Declared he could no further go. Jim's hurry would not brook delay, So like a, shot ho sped away; His journey and his business o'er, He took the road for home once more. Wbon half way back he met poor Joo, Walkinß along but vnry slow. Who when he saw that it was Jim, With rueful face thus question'^ him : " Pray tell me friend how it can bo, That, you can walk so li^it and froe, While I, with blisters on each toe, Have five-and-twenty miles to go ?" Quoth Jim, "Tho secret you shall know How I with ease and comfort go, Dame Nature's Rifts I don't abuse, And Hemus always makes my fhocs. We forget whether Jim worn a pair of our Men's Elastic Sides or Ba'mornl Boots at 12s Cd, but they both ro well. His wife bus kept up to him for years, and Bhe wears our own make Kid Elastic Sides.at 10s Cd. HEMUS'S STAtTbOOT WAREHOUSE, Market Corner, Queen-street. PRING VILL A SEMINARY, Ponsonby. Mr. snd Mrs. W. .T. W. Addey's Pupils will com mence their Second Quarter on Monday, 3rd A prll. ttTctoria quadrant. For Sale, four Allotments and two Cottages; Qi feet frontage. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Land Agents, Fort-street. R. PAULDER, Sole Contractor to the City Council for the Emptying: of Earth Closets, Privy Boxes, Cesspits, etc., is prepared to attend punctually to all requests regarding the above. Persons desiring to have the ,said places attended to, either weekly, fortnightly, or otherwise, can have the same done by leaving a notice, either verbal or written, with the Inspector of Nuisances, City Council Office, Queen-street. I S H E R AND CO., Wholesale, Shipping, and Family Butcher, Queen-street, corner of Durham-street, Auckland. Poultry of all kinds dressed to order. Prime Smoked Tongues, Home-cured Bacon. Corned Beef on Bale in large quantities. N.B, Dealers in Game. Live Pheasants forwarded to all parts of tho Colony npon receipt of order. Families waited on in town or suburbs. TAMES BUTCHER, «J CARTER, CONTBACTOK, ftc. Goods Cleared and Delivered from Ships' side on BHOB.TKST NOTICE. BALLAST SUPPLIED. Newcastle anp Bay'or Island Coals. Also. inywnon. cut or nncnt. at BEASOff ABLE RAT-818 | A OAitDJ SAMUEL WELLS House, Land, and Commission Agent, Collector of Rents, Debts, Highway Rates, &o. Loans arranged. Office:—l 29, Queen-street (three doors below the IJnion Bank.) polKlßl BOIW BONES I Bought in any quantities for Cash at the Freeman's Bay Bone Mills, ana at No. 101, Lower Queen-street, bY , J. & J. SOPPET. nnHE Undersigned are Cash Ptjr A. chasbes of HIDES, SHEEPSKINS, WOOL TALLOW1, &c, &c, at highest market rates, in any quantity. Consignors direct will have prompt and immediat cash remittances returned at satisfactory rates. lEELAND BROS., Tanhees and Leather, Manotactukeks, Auckland. »p R E E gEE DS, 1,000 Pounds Worth of the above, viz. : PINES, CYPRESS, and SHELTER TREES, from the Pacific Slopes, JUST EECEIVED BY MAIL. Intending Planters would do well to Inspect Stoclr. AUCKLAND SEED DEPOT (Orrosiiß T. & S. Morein's), ROBT. BREWIN. TTjORNWELL'g CHALLENGE ACCEPTED For any amount. A. CAKTEB, Butcher. Wellesley-street, can anc ! will supply the Public with the VERY BEST MEAI at the following prices, until further notice, for Case only:— Fore-quarters Mutton, 2id per lb. -Legs, 4d; Chops, 5d Boiling Beef, from 2d to 4d Roast Beef, from 3d to Cd.



Business Cards^ TO TEA DEALERS. Ex • Nabdoo,' from Foo Chow @ DUNEDIN. The undersigned arc receiving a portion of the fine quality half-chests and boxes of the cargo of Teas just arrived from China as above. The attention of the Trade iB specially invited to tho superior quality and value of this shipment. T. H. HALL & CO. X ' TRELEYAN FAMILY,' AND LATE ARRIVALS. 100 tons Finest Olago Fl in Backs and bags L'ran Oatmeal Pearl Barloy Oala. ' T. H. HALL & CO. 2 (JI B X 0 .. 10 UAL7.S DAIRY-FED BACON AND HAMS. T. H. HALL & CO. ■A R R I V E D, jDL Per the Taranaki: 11 cases Canterbury Cheese. T. Ji. HALL & CO. A USTR'ALIA N OJ" INE S. T. H. HALL k CO., WYNDH A M-STREKT, AGENTS FOfi MESSES. CAUGHEY, WINH PRODUCERS, Receivfi ordern from the Trade lor these favourite WINES and guarantee them delivered in gooa condition in Bottle or Bulk by return of every steamer from Melbourne. January, 187u. B~ATAVIA SEA AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY PREPARED TO "ACCEPT FTRE OR MARINE RISKS AT LOWEST RATES. Losses paid either In this Colony or at anylof the Company's Branches. . All information may be obtained by applying to H. W. HEATH, General Agent, Uunk Buildings. Auckland, February 3, 1875. OR CHRISTMAS AMD WJiIW YEXk J. M. McLACHLAN SHBWIKO IN DRESSES. CLOTHING. Now Silks 'New 811k Dust Coats Muslins „ Trousers and Vestß „ Prints „ Huits „ Costumes, &c. • ~ Shirts ~ H&te, &c. MILLINERY. FUTtNISHING. New Hats New Oil Cloths , Flowers ~ Matting „ GosEarnera „ Carpets Feathers „ Hearth Rugs „ Bonnets, &c. „ Curtains, &o. 218, QUEEN-ST RISE T, Nnar WftllPHloy-HtrWit. AUCKLAND & MERCER RAILWAY LATE TRAIN. Until further notice, a Late Train will leave Onehunga for; Auckland every Saturday night at 7 0 returning from Auckland at 11.15. By °rdo1 ' A. V. MACDONALD, General Manager. TjIGGS ! THRESH Jj]GGS ! BUTTER ! CHEESE !, BACON, ETC. U3T" AT WHOLESALE PRICES. Regular "Weekly Supplies: ADAM LAYBOURN, Fort-street. TVT O T I C E C. T. HARDING Having purchased the joint business of Messrs P. Archard and J. Brown, Coal and Firewood Merchants, of Mechrnics' Bay, begs to intimate that he is pre pared to execute all orders for Coals, Firewood, &c, on the most liberal.terms, and hopes by strict atten tion to business to receive a share of that patronage so liberally accorded to his predecessors. N.B.— Posts, Rails, aud Palings always on hand. FENCING OB1 ALL DESCRIPTION. Carting Done with Despatch. All orders left at Mr R. Brewln's Auckland Seed Depot will receive promp attention.; ~# - TXT O T I C E. TO.EUILDERS, CONTRACTORS, & OTHERS.! TIMBER! BRICKS! TIMBER! The undersigned as Agents tot WAIKAWAU SAWMILL TAIRUA SAWMILL HARKER'S PATENT BBICK KILN, -ME CHANIC'S BAY re prepared to receive andTexecute borders in con aection with above. COMBES & DALDY, 27, QtTEKN-STBKBT FOR SALE, at a very low price, a good three roomed Cottage, with freehold Allotment, 45 x 99 feet, at Ponsonby.—Apply to John Soppet. No 8, Queen-street. FOR Positive Sale, cheap, on easy terms, a good four-roomed Cottage,( with outbuildings and good freehold garden, 40 x 100 ft, good well, etc, and splendid view, at Glenbum, Ponsonby,—Apply to John Soppet, No 8, Queen street, FOR SALE AT OUR WORKS— 3, 6, 10, 15, and 20 horse-power Engines and Boilers Bonemill, for hand or steam power, ex Merwan > jee Framjee Break down and Circular Sawing Machinery Flax Machines New and second-hand Timber Jacks. Terms can be arranged. MASEFIELD & CO. J^OTIOjE OF REMOVAL. MI S.S H I L L Begs to inform the inhabitants of Ponsonby, and the Parents of her Pupils, that she will remove to hei new residence, Wentworth House, Ponsonby, and that she has not disposed of the goodwill of hei School. Miss Hill will be prepared to receive a limited num. berof Boarders, her house being large, wellventi lated, and replete with every requirement for then comfort. School Duties will commence on WEDNESDAY 19th April. MBS. KAYE WRIGHT begTTc inform Parents and Guardians that on Wed J nesday, April 19, she will assume the control of thi School at present conducted by Miss Hill, in Hobson street. Under her personal charge the greatest can aad attention will be devoted to imparting to he: Pupils a thoroughly sound Education in all it! branches. Mrs. Wright having studied Music anc the Modern Languages under eminent Masters botl I in London and on the Continent, possessing man; - testimonials as to her attainments, and having 'held i I high position under the Board of Education in thi, province during the past three years (which is i sufficient guarantee as to her capabilities as i Teacher), confidently anticipates giving the utmos satisfaction to the Parents of-those Pupils who ma; be entrusted to her care.



, Dornwell's Advertisement. T HAVE MUCH PLEASURE IN acquainting the public with the REMOVAL of my business to my NEW PREMISES (NEAR THE NEW THEATRE), ON FRIDAY NEXT (D.V.), MARCH 81, and to have SUCH A DISPLAY OF MEAT ,13 has not been seen south of the Line. In returning my sincere thanks for the very liberal patronage always accorded me, I beg to call attention to facts why the same should be even extended in the New Premises :— The Cattle are the best that can be obtained. They are slaughtered at my private slaughterhouse, in a humane, cleanly and wholesome manner; and The the Meat is sold at prices that defy competition. SMALL PROFITS, QUICK RETURNS, and LARGE SALES, are sure to secure the LARGEST TRADE in Town. OWING TO EXTRA CUSTOM IN THE SUBURBS, I shall ran TWO CARTS daily; and any meat bought before 10 a.m., can be delivered in time for dinner. I SHALL EXHIBIT AND SELL ON SATURDAY, 10 PRIME OXEN, From Awite, 50 SHEEP, 10 LAMBS, 10 PIGS, 2 CALVES. I FORE-QUARTERS MUTTON 2_a LEGS MUTTON ~ 4S ROAST BEEF- 3d, 4d, sd, and 6d BOILING BEEF 2d, 3d, 4d CORNED BEEP, i OF SUPERIOR QUALITY, IN TIERCES. ! . _____ A. DORNWELL. , r The Proprietor is determined to CLEAR OUT th 1 whole of the Stock on SATURDAY EVENING, eve i f if he should have to resort to a Batch Auction, a - ' B ' , .V a •'*..■; i ■•-..-., 3, ? ; -■' ' :I '■':■'■■' '':.'<t , ■• ,



i or aaiß» , m^^nPPBRSrCONTBAOTORS, AND BUILDERS. KAURI TIMBER The undersigned issuing at GREATLY REDUCED RATES. 0. A. HARRIS, BEIT OM ART ROAD, AND AT THE SPIT, NAPIER. January 20, 1576. FOR Positive Sale, at a very low price, a really good fi-roomed House, with freehold garden in good order, 4Sx 110 feet, sttaated in Oxford-street, South Newton, ■ Apply to JOHN SOPPET, No 8, Queen-street* IDOKEBY-STREET.—For Sale, 5 -JL\i Building Allotments, e*ch 30 foot frontage. Price, £1 per foot : terms e.isy. jfcs!il SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON.™*^ Land Agents, Fort-street. FOR Immediate Sale, at very low prices, several choice Allotments at Po'nsonby. Apply to JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Qneen-atreet.Eß FOR SALE, on very easy terms, a really good House of 7 rooms, with Blatod roof, water laid on, and every convenience for a family, together with freehold allotment, 10 fett frontage to TJpper Queen-street by 185 feet deep.—Apply to JOHN SOPPET No. 8, Queen-street. OR SALE, at Ellerslie, a really good ..nd well-built new House, of 9 rooms, with every convenience for a family, together with large garden well laid out and planted with fruit and ornamental trees, only three minutes' walk from th© Railway Station, and fronting on to the main road. Apply to JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street.'"^ OR SALE, remarkably cheap, 182 ' acres of splendid Land, with creek frontage, and a very great quantity of Totara trees of largo size upon it—Apply to ' ■ JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street OR IMMEDIATE SALE, three Eligible Building Allotments, Brighton Road. Price Low, Terms eaßy. SAMUEL OOCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers 7 FOR Immediate Sale, 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 SOPPET, 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. "pi O R S/ A L E. A three-horse power Threshing Machine, with horse gear complete; also, New Winnowing Machine, SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON. OR SALE, at Newmai&et, a pretty and tastefully built Residence. There are 7 rooms in the house, together with commodious out houses, stabling, etc. The property is only a few minutes walk from the Newmarket Railway Station, and is built upon a large freehold allotment.—J. JL Lennox, Estate Agent, Auckland. FOE SALE, at Onehunga, 6| acres - of first-class Land, at present used as a market garden. The land is situated in a most central position, and is sola because the owner is residing in the country. Price, £150.— J. M. Lennox, Estate / Agent, Auckland. FOR SALE, a bargain, the Ellerslie Stables, with 6£ acres of freehold, and large frontage to the main South Road. Price, £460. The soil is first quality,—J. M. Lennox, Estate Agent, Auckland. F"~ OR SALE, in Chapel-street, City, a three-roomed Cottage and freehold allot ment. Price, £150.— J. M. Lennox, Estate Agent, Auckland, FOR SALE, near the Royal Oak, a good Suburban Property, with 8J acres of free hold. This property is most beautifully situated, at the corner of three roads, and commands.magnificent view of the Mahukan and surrounding country. There are 5- rooms in the Residence, together with Stabling, cowsheds, and an excellent orchard. Price, ' £650 —J. M. Lennox, Estate Agent. FOR SALEj at Remuera, near ' Orakei, a good Suburban Residencp, wi'.. < 4}£ acres of freehold, all laid but in first-class orrhard and pasture. The residence commands r beautiful view, and is situated opposite to William Hunt, Esq. Price, £450.— J. M.Xennox, Estate Agent, Auckland. O FARMERS.—For Sale, a bar gain, a Farm of 50 ser=s at the Wade, half a mile from the landing-place,. with 4-roomed House and Cow-shed. Price, £120; £20 cash, the balance can remain on mortgage.—J. M. Lennox, Estato Agent, Auckland. T|lO "Wbrjcing Men.—For Sale, on _L very easy terms, a 6-roomed House in Edln= • burgh-Btred with good well and freehold allotment. Price, £230; £50 cash, the balance can remain for five years at 8 per cent —J. M. Lennox. FOR SALE, on the Mount Edea Road, a comfortable Four-roomed Verandah Cottage, with good workshop and fowl-house; freo* hold allotment, 25 x 120. Price, £180.— J. M. LEN NOX, Estate Agent, Auckland. . '. OR SALE, a comfortable Four roomed Cottage, in excellen* order, In Carleton Eoad, near.to Newmarket; freehold allotment, 83 % 168. Price^£l6o.—J. M. LENNOX.l'Estate Agent, Auckland „ BRYETT, Tailor (from the • establishment of the renowned "Poole," London), has commenced business over the Oity Mart, junction of Queen and Shortlana streets. Orders executed in the newest fashions at reasonable prices, and with punctuality. Gentlemen desiring to be well dressed will not be disappointed by patroni sing the above. Commands received at all hours of the day, or at gentlemen's own private residences if required. Repairs and alterations attended to with ■ equal despatch. RGILHAM'S 'Busses will leave o Onehunga at a quarter to 8 a.m. and quarter to 12 every day; Auckland: at a quarter to 10 a.m. r.nd quarter to 4 p.m. If required, a Special Coach . will be run to suit convenience of evening parties. MRS. WOOD, Upper WakefielcU street, Certificated Mid-wife and Monthly Nurse, begs to inform the ladies of Auckland and its ' vicinity that she will be open to any engagement and by strict attention and kindness hopes to gain their patronage. , /CARRIER PIGEONS for Sale.— KJ Apply at the Star Office. . fTIHE Lease and Improvements of JL Coal and Wood Yard 'of the undersigned For Sale on reasonable terms, consequent on leaving the Colony. This is a good investment, as many improve ments have been made. Will be sold cheap. JOHN GRACE, •'* Corner of Wyndham and Hobsen-streets. <• IMPORTANT PUBLIC NOTICE. WILLIAM BROWNHILL, BOOT AND SHOE MAKER, Of No. 88, Queen-street* : , Thanking his friends, patrons, and the "public in general for all past favors, begs to notify to them that he has . A ~..,. •. R E M O V. ED To those more commodious premises lately occupied >n by Mr Asher, ■ ■ , no. 70, qoeen-stkeet, (Opposite the Bank of New Zealand), Where he hopes by strict attention to business together with crrility and a first-class article at » moderate profit to [still rotate a fair share ofSthei* I»trori9ge.>3Sßs . . . "