The Evening Star.

Vol. VII.—No. 1,844.]

Auckland, N.Z., FRIDAY, JANUARY 14. 1876

[Pbioe : ONE PENNY



Skipping. "TS& T> EGULAK MONTHLY Wffi^S&SU. JL\i STEAM COMMUNICATION BETWEEN AUCKLAND, SYDNEY, WBBm&tSffllSft'' AND MELBOURNE. The fast and favourite as. HERO, Captain Logan, way be expected here again about the 9th of February. She ■will leave for Sydney and Melbourne three days after arrival. For freight or passage, apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO., 16, Queen-street, Auckland, January 5, 1876. „ BACiriC MAIL fmifijfl^ STEAMSHIP COMPANY. FOR SAN FRANCISCO, VIA KANDAVU AND HONOLULU. The powerful Al Iron Screw Steamship CITY OF SAN FKANCISCO OB MIKADO, Carrying H.B.M.'s Mails, will leave the Queen-street Wharf on MONDAY, the 17th January, 1876, taking Passengers and Freight for the United States, Great Britain, and Europe. For further particulars apply to OWEN & GRAHAM, Agents. -ajofe. T7OR TAEANAKI, $B&ml8%% JL NKLSON, PICTON, WlsL jMsßsMp^A LING, TON> LYTTELTON, AND [Booking through to Melbourne, Greymouth, and Hokitika.] TUESDAY, JANUARY 18. The Union Steam Shipping Company's magnificent new Steamer HAWEA, Captain E. WnEEUtR, will leave the Onehunga Wharf on TUESDAY, the 18th January. January 25—Taupo „ February I—Hawea „ Return Tickets at Single Far .p. For freight or passage apply to HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, 25, Queen-street VkSL Wew ZEALAND fIN&nCV Uk STEAM SHIPPING COM «S^^^^^»» PANY (LIMITiCD.) foBNrffPiiMODTH, Nelson, "Welling ton, Ltttelton, and Otago; transhipping st Wellington for Wangantfi, Napier, and Povxrtx Bay ; and at Nelsoa for Westpoet, Geeymocth, and Hokitika. [PABBENGEBB BOOXBD THBOUGH TO MILBOUBNX,] The b.b. WELLINGTON Win leave the Onehunga Wharf on WEDNESDAY next, the 17th instant, at 3.15 p.m. sharp. Latebt train for Passengers leaves Auckland at 2.30 p.m. Beturn Tickets for all ports at single rates, for freight or passage apply to W. F. WHEELEB, Auckland. Or, A. BAB? ES, Onehunga. Offices: Hobson's Buildings, Shoruand-street. AJ^ TTIRST SHIP *ok LONDON. T0 SAIL EARLY IN FEBB.UAEY. ■^^^^^"" The favourite ship CIT7 OF AUCKLAND, Capt Balls. Unrivalled accommodation for First and Third Class Passengers. CBUiCKSHAKK & CO., Agents. 16, Queen-street, January 6,1875. ■ JJ- O T I 0 B. AUCKLAND STEAM PACKET COMPANY. RFTUUN TICKETS will be issued by the above from present date until January 18th ensuingl, avail able until February 18th. Auckland to Gisborne and Napier, and back, baloon, £6 ; Steerage, j£s. W. LODDEK. •h <%. CJ T E A M iif ii|fir~7 r_ Kj communication -S SMP^WS WITH THE THAMES AND J^TfJWB'iM I iflUii COKOMANDEL. TIME-TABLE, HAURAKI. From Auckland: From Thames: IWday, 5.80 pm Saturday, 10 a m ENTERPRISE. For Thames: Friday, 11 p m MANAIA. From Auckland: " From Coromandel: Friday, 12 noon Saturday, Bam Weather and other circumstances permitting. Kot responsible for accidents in shipping, carrying, or discharging iive stock. Not responsible for any cargo or parcels put on board without a shipping note. jfo-ncß. —A boat will leave for the Hot Springs on Saturday, January 15, at 4 p.m., returning on Mon day morning from Hot Springs at 6 o'clock sharp, for Auckland. j. EDWARI)Sf Manager. O P ECIAL NOTICE. - HOT SPRINGS. :ntiiitifiiii»j inw MANAIA Will leave the Queen-street WhaTf on SATUBDAT January 15, at 4 p.m., leaving the Hot Springs on Monday morning at 6 a.m. sharp. , , Beturn Fares, 10s. J. EDWARDS. PASSENGERS' LINE OF PACKETS TO NEW ZEALAND. OWNED BY MESSES. SHAW, SAVILL & CO.. 34, Leadenhall-street, London. ■ "_. The above line of ships are regular ■jfSXSk traders to all the principal ports of jj33£3s^. w Zealand They are clipper ships, 'JkfMf^SSX^ classed Al at Lloyds, and commanded JMJjuyflLe.^ by experienced masters. The Bill of Fare is mist substantial and of the beet 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 ntervalß. Full^particularß on application to is, : X. D. NATHAN & CO., OWEN & OEAHAM, CRUICKSHANK & CO., . ■_.■, Agents. , TPORWAIROA (Kaipaba) The schooner TOEEA Will leave the witarf, • Ooehunga, delivering (Joods , at Rtatioiß on the Wairoa only, m Mot day. 17th rngtant Fi eight from Auckland, 17* 6d per ton. Orders for collection to lie left at Messrs Combes »nd DaJdy's; or Goods fched, Railway Sti.tion. I A. BABJSES, AndkUßd, JwMryl2,lß7». <Ag6nt '



Bostacsg Oagflia- f\ N . S A L W~. Portland Cement (now landing)—3oo casks White's aiir! other brands And all kinds of Builder's Materials. KEANE & JENKINSON, VIOTORIA-STBEKT EAST. GEOEGE DICKSON, Jun;, BREAD AND BISCUIT BAKER, TOP OJ? HOBSOU-STREET. ■Wedding and Christening Cakes made to order. All kinds of Fancy Goods always on band. Families waited on Daily. t3^~ Shipping Sup p_l i s r>. OTICE OF RE M~O V A L. JCLWIN B. DICK SON, LICENSED LAND EEOKER, Under tho Land Transfer (Torrens') Act, 1870, , DRAUGHTSMAN, i ILLUMINATOR, HERALD PAINTER, ETC. Agent for Mutual Life Association of Australasia. 7, Sosiervkli/s Buildings, Auckland. OGEES BEOTHE RS, CABINETMAKERS AND UPHOLSTERERS, Victoria-street, Opposite the Empire Hotel. Every description of work in connection with the above trade executed with economy and despatch. Suites supplied at various prices. AND W. CRAIG. a HOUSE AND SHIP PLTOTBERS, "' Have Removed their Place of Business from Lower Quoen-street. to NEXT DOOR TO NEW ZEALAND HERALD OFFICE, WYNDKAM-yTREET. I S H B R A N D C 0., Wholesale, Shipping, and Family Butcher, Queen-street, coiner of I'urhain-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. MONS. F. PE LTZ ER, of the College Henry IV., Paris. Private Lessons and Evening Claßses in tho French Laxouaoe and T.ttvh jtiti;v: —Crseroft-strpet. Parnell, Auckland. /I O L D E iV BOOT. WILLIAM MILLET?, Mantjfacttjrvk of Sea Boots and Eveby: other Dfrciuption of Boots j«nd Shoes, Next to Oxlcjs'Blockmal'erb), Queen-street Wharf. Repairs neatly fxecuted. pOETLAND HOUSE. m~ PRIVATE 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 nrst-claes, well aired. Single and Doiible Bedrooms; also. Private Parlours for Families. This Establishment is well-known to be in a very healthy situation. Terms, as usiul, per doy or week, moderate. Auckland, 17th December. 1875. GCODi*CBTs BOOTMAKER • GREY-STREET. Men's Bootß, 15s; Men's Shoes, 12s 6d; Ladies' Boots'from 12s 6d ; Men's SoleiDg and Hee ing, 4s- 6d.. B MITCHEL, PITT-STREET, AlJf klnnd, beep to draw the attention of the public to his Choice Selection of PICTURES, FANCY GOODS, frc. Extensive Library. Terms moderate. N.B. —Bcok boutjht, sold and exchanged. MONEY TO LE ?D on~first-clase freehold er.urity, low ' rates of Interest— R C. Dyr, Sbortland-stree MONHT TO L'NTD in large ot small Fums, at very low rate of interest.— Apply to Mr. Lnishley, Solicitor, Hißh-ntreet /Central store, ponsonby. U Joseph Bainbridge. begs most respectfully to inform his friends and the inhtbitants of Pcnsouby dietrct that owirpr to il'-he-lih he has been compel)*d to give up his occupation as Driver. Pc has ma^e srraDgeixerit to Open ihn Prrmises oppntite the PoDfonhy Hall, on Patnrdfy, 38th Tec. wi'h a well selected ttocfc of Gencrtl Grorerics. wVen by nrict a' tent>rn io bnsines» crmbined wi- ha pood article at town prices, to merit a share of pubiic patronage. X-'ote the address—Central Store, opposite Pon snnby Hal. npHE Undersized are Cash Pue- JL chasers of BIDES. PEEFPPKJNS, WOOI TALLOW, &c, &c, at highest market rates, in any quantity. CoEfipnoTS direct will hove rrowTt and immediat cagh remittances return»fl at satisfactory rates.. IRELAND BROS., Tanners and Leather MANTTFAOTTTRKRa, T OSBO RN E & 0~0., tl » WOOL STAPLERS & BROKERS, FORT-9TRBET, Auckland. Are Wool and Skin Buyers. They are also prepared to make liberal advances on Wool consigned to them, and which they will ware house and ship on the most favourable terms to their custom prs. All Wools classified if required. *»* Reference : National Bank of New Zealand. jTJI B. WOOD HA M. LOWTHER BAZAAR, 25 8, QITEEN -STREET, Opposite the Market, ♦ TOYS, STATIONERY, FANCY GOODS, ETC. PLANTS ! PLANTS ! PLANTS \ FOR PLANTING OUT NOW. Cucumber, Melon (Fock, "Water ana Pie), Vegetable Marrow. Pumpiin, and Tomato in pots, Cauliflower. Cabbage, lettuce, Bed Cabbage, *c, &c. R. B A I R D, Victobta Stores, Victoria-street. BUY EFCKJTT'S FFFFCH BLUE And Skf that Each Bam, Is Wrappd in Paper bearing the name of RECKITT, As its Splendid Qualify has caused a hOBt.Of Inferior Imitations. Sold by all respectable Grocers and Storefcergepe. A~M~E S BUT CHE X, CARTEB, CO^TRACTOB, *c. Gooda Cleared and Pelivered from Bhipi' ride on BHORTTST VCICB. - BALLAST SFPPIIED. NKWOASTtK AND BAY OJ" ISLAND OOAXR. Also. TBicTynoT). cut or uncnt. at. THEA»PT9 ABT/ff RATTIS WPFTLLIPPS AND SON, • OIL, COLOUR, nnd GLASS MERCHANTS, Importers of Paxierhargines, Srrim. Paints, Oils, Turpentine, Colours. Varnishes, French Polish, Gold Leaf, Artists' Colours and Brushes, Plate, Sheet, Crown, Ornnmental and Photographic Glass, Picture IVame and Tapestry Mouldings; Clock and Compass Glasses, Gl»zed casheß. Doors, he. Olass cut to size, and carefully packed. . 95 and 97, Qneen-ftreet . . ' R FAULDER, Sole Contractor to the City Council for theEnutjingf of Earth Closets, Privy Boxes, Cesspits, etc., is prepared to attend punctually fo'all requests reg&niing the above. Persons desirinp to have the said places attended to, either weekly, fortnightly, or otberwise. can have the same done by leaving a notice, either verbal or written, with the Inspector of "Nuisances, City Council Office, I Queen-street. ' ■ Irp B A X E R S. ON SAL E, To arrive per Kate Brain, hourly expected, GO tons Fay and Ba?s's celebrated Oamaru Flo 45 to's J. K. Anderson's Flour 60 tons Pratt"s Flour G. W. BINNEY. T\T OTICE OF REMOVAL.—Mrs i^i Penny, of TJppfr Queen-street, haTin« I removed to 46, Grey.eir*etihppes to be favoreapwlth / ct Miriinr fw ct .that^jaticcoeo which fthegcaii Hheirto rcbtlred.^



I Business (J»n*ds. 1I A BERDEEN BOOT FACTORY, , X2L ALBERT-STREET. j Every description of Men's, Women's, and Children's ! Colonial made Boots and Shoes kept in stock. I 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 h CO. TO" H. SKINNER, BUILDER, CARPENTER AND JOINER, VULCAN LANE. All Branches of the Building Trade executed by Experienced Workmen. Shop Fronts, Office Fittings, &0., So. E. G A T\L A IN D'S » TOY BAZAAR AND FANCY KEPOaiTOBY, Karangabape Road, Newton. By a Bmall cmtlay at the above, a great amount of domestic peaeo may be secured. Cheap, amusing, and instructive Toys in endless variety. DWA R D HODO'SO N, WHOLESALE AND RKTAIL FIREWOOD MERCHANT, Breakwater and at Mechanics' Bat. N.B.—The cutter 'Tay' leaves Mechanics' Bay Wharf, carrying cargo to WailiPke, at lowest rates. Boat loads of Firewood delivered to any part of Auek and. ULMAN'S I'HOTOGBAPHIO GALLERY, Shortland-street. photography in all its branches Views of the Hot Lakes, Eotomahana. The finest collection of local views and Maori cartts in Auckland. £3T Children's Portraits taken instantaneotigl . "SI CLARKE BROTHERS, (LATE CTIOJIBIE'S) ROYAL FIXE ART PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERIES, (Opposite Union Bank1!, QUEEN-STREET, Auckland. Pirst-class Portraits, from C.D.V. to Life Size, at Moderate Prices. Children's Portraits taken Instantaneously. ATS! MaFZ E J BR A N CHAFF! R. BAIRB, Victoria-street^ PRIZE MEDALS AND CERTIFICATES AWARDED TO JAMES SMITH, New-street, NeIBon.JIS.Z, einco 1572, for excellence of Nelson-made Wijses afd Cordials. Sole i*frentin Auckland :— HENRY CONN OP, WakefipM-street, opposite Fitzroy Hotel. I 0T T I N-G S BYTHE WAY. from london to afckland on board the ' City of Av ckland.' The nbova pamphlet. may he had at the Stab office. PRICE ONE SBILLIr-G KaCB, 1 h<- accvtict is very ii. ten-stinc, and would be read eagerly by the friends in Knglsnd. r! t. trafeord, BURGFON DENTIST. WAKEyiBLD-STRBBT. Teeth, extracted without Pain by Dr Clover's Patent Oxide Gas. Artifical Teeth (from One to a Full Set). [ESTABMSHKD 18R4.] ByappoiDtment QSapHs£ipbiKJS6^ Excellency the TB A E N E T T, . PORK BUTCHER, HAM AND BACON CURER, Next City Ball, Opposite the Thistle Bctxl, akd at Pabkelz. T. Barnett in thanking the public for their long and steady support, »n d ) avfnp] urchas-edMr.Morey, business "as carried on in the premifies OTpi>fite Mr. Darby's Thistle Hotel, beg to announce that hes is now prepared to supplj ever} lequisite of tne trade. A ll Goods stamped so as to defy imitation, N.B—Arrsjpgenientp are new complete for the supply of shin'ißp orders:, which will reeet with prompt delivery, and with T.B.s personal attention. :*~~W. W O O N • Native Land? and Gereral Commission Agent Licensed Interpreter, Under the "> alive Lands Act, 1873." The advertiser is in a rosition 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, GU^-MAKEE 244, QUEEN-STREET. Always in Stock—Best brands Gunpowder, <%c. Blasting Powder, and Fuze, Shooting and Fishing Tackle. Q. D. B TJ R X E, WHOLESALE BELLOWS MAKEE, Wakefield-street, _ Au6klakd. t* r" Blacksmith's Bellows made and repaired. R;'tl WEBSTER; • WHOI.BBAI.IC AND RETAIL SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKEB, 133, QT7BBN-BTB.EET, AUCKLAND, (Next the Union Bank). T> BECCOMBE i SONJ MALTSTWRS, BREWERS, ANT> BOTTLERS, GREAT NORTHERN BREWERY, AUCKLAND. NELSON GROWN FRUIT, in any quantity, shipped with care by H. COLLINS. Bay View Hotel, Nelson, tST References at the Star Offire. W\. SMITH, deceiving and • Forwarding Agent, Queen st'eet Whari, Auckland. Good* delive ed from Ship's side with despatch. N.B —B<llast supplied. nRICKE T IN G "SB AS"O~lif. Page's and Cobbett's BATS at home prices, at G. Waller's, Tobacconist, Queen-street. T B. W #1" V OOBN AND PRODUCE MERCHANT, J CBRIBTCHT7BO MACHI N E R V W. VICKERY, In returning thanks to his numerous customer* and friends for their liberal support during the last sr-ven teen years, begs to inform them that he has re-cor- '■ menced business in his new premises, at the j Coener of Victoria and Nelson-streets, j 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 j with his usual attention and prompt despatch. Agricultural Implements" Renewed and Repaired. Quartz Crushing Machinery made to order. , Timber Jacks as formeily. : For sale. Hoi izontal and Vertical Engine. CJTRAWBERRIES and CREAM, of k3 tbe flttwt quality) a*tiy,[*i M»«on Broß.'J?»ri>»l



Business Cards f CARSON, V A House Mid Land Agent, Eent and Debt Collector, Stiohbiu-y'a Buildings, Queen-street. GEORGE AKERS, FREEMAN'S BAY SOAP AND CANDLE WORKS. JSf Cash Buyer of Tallow. ARNOOK BE.Of fiE RS, SOAP & CANDLE MANUFACTUBEKB, KIOHMOND, COX'B CRESK. C)ffioe - • Inuham-stroot, Auckland. MI S--S . TST'O. R M A N, teacher of music, Waixkioo Qttadrant, Opposito Government House. J~- <5 H~~N SOPPET HOUSE, LAND, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, No. 8, Qdbkn-strebt. Agent for Mr. 0. G. Quick's Waikato Parcols Delivery and Passenger Booking. August 5, 1875. T. B. CAMERON, Architeot Ar-D Ekoineeu, Corner of High-street and Vulcan Lane, Is prepared to supply Plans, Specifications, and correct Estimates for all description of Buildings on Bhortest not ieo. W. J< w A T T s> PHOTOGR A PHEE, QTTEBy-STKKK'J', OnKHITN tOA. FREDERICK W. COLLINS, MANUUFATTURING JEWELLER, Vulcan Lask, Opposite Hip Occidental Hotel. Every deecriplion of Jewellery made and repaired. Old Gold and Silver bought. OTANDAKD FIRE AiSD MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. Vf Agent for Auckland— HEJS'RY GILFILLAN, 7, Qnoen-street. | A oa»d.J QAMUEL WELLS *^J House. Land, and Commiseibn Agent, Collector of Rents, Debts, Highway Rates, &o. Loans arranged. Oft'tco:—l29, Queen-street (three doors below tho Union Bank ) OISEB ! BONEtf! BOISES! Bought in any quantitico for CAsn at the Freeman's Bay Bone Mills, and at No. 101, Lower Queen-street, b^ J. & J. SOPPET. r7~ MACLEAN, DKNTIST, FRINCKS-STKKET, ATTOKLAND. Professional Hours: 0 to 1 a.m., and 2 to sp.m. Late hour by appointment J"" AMJBS H E D L E V, MOUNT EDEN JXTNCTION GXOCKRY StORB. N ew and Superior Groceries sold at the lowest Town prices. Families waited upon for orders. Goodß delivered in any part of the country. EVERY kind of MEN'S and WOMEN'S STRAW HATS well cleaned and made into an v required shape, at O. PLUMMKiio. Wellesley-street East, fourth shop from Queen-street. DAL TO N & (MX, • 44, QueeNßTeest, opposite Exohange Buildings, BOOTMAKERS. Boots made to Me* rare in five hours' notice. No slop goods. Bust materials only used. The Latest French Fashions. American Stub Toes. PBKISH BATHS, UPPER QUKEN-STREET. Open Daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Charges, ss; Saturdays, 3s 6d, open till 9 p.m. Tickets at a reduced rate can be had from from Mr. Aicken and Mi1. Pond, chemists, Queen-street. Open for Ladieß (only) on Thursdays. Two ladies in attendance. For tpecial engagements address to Mrs. Syteß. "pnE~O~T OGRAPHIC NOTICE. The undersigned having purchased the NEGATIVES takftn at the establishment of Mr R. B. Bartlktt, late Photofrraper, Qneen-strtet, Auckland, beg to intimate that COPIES of the same may be obtained on application to them at their Kooms, 224, Queen street, Auckland. It is requested that orders from » distance be accompanied by a remittance. IS-THE AMERICAN PHOTOGRAPHIC COMPANY ! "©a Per JOHN tooQABRIGLE, Manaoib. •pUTLER AND Mc.TNNES, HOUSE, SIGN, AND DECORATIVE PAINTERS AND PPERHANGERS, Foot of Wakofield-Btreet. Oil, Colour, GUsb, White Lead, Scrim, Brushes, Varnishes, Glue, Paperbanginga of all descriptions. W All order* entrusted to their care will receive prompt attention. T&JSO P P E T, FREEMAN'S BAY STEAM MILLS, AND No. 101, Lowbr Qtjeen-strebt, Wharb1, AtTOKIiAND COO K'S 'BUSSES « leave Coombes' quarter to and a quarter-part every hour for Newmarket JCppom—B, quarter to 11. 2, and 5. Grafton Boad—Every hour. CARRIAGES, BTTGGIES, HANSOMS, ETC., ALWAYS ON HIRE . EGILHAM'S 'Fusses wUI leave • Onehungn, at a. quarter to 8 a.m. and quarter to 12 everyday; Auckland at a quarter to 10 a.m. and quarter to 4p m. If required, a Special Coach will be run to suit convenience of evening partiesm [Established 11 Years.] ■ ' WB E A L, ♦ NEW AND SECOND-HAND Clothiee and Gkneral Dealer, "Wellesley-street East. Clothing bought, sold, and exchanged. N.B—Arrangement can be made for the Purchase of Clothing, Books, etc., at private houses. -vro^riCE OF REMOVAL. paperhangingToil. colour, and glass warehouse, No. 58;: ' ''■:• ■ Corner of Queen and. West Queen-ntreeteu J. HENDERSON Has much pleasure in announcing to his Friends and the Public generally, that he has removed to above address, where he hopes to merit a continuance 'of their liberal support. 2 No. 53, QtnEEN-STRKET. : S PA U L S -O •'« is prepared^ to I make up Gentlemen's Clothing to measure from £2.l4s6daTweeO Fashionable Suit, warranted well shrunk ; also, Tweed Trousers form 10s OA.—B. FAULSO, Tailor, three doors fromijKoyal Mnil Hotel. Vlctoria-ntre.et.—Cleaning. Repairing. *c A MEXICAN ET7BBER STAMP iX,.;, COMPANY, DUNEDIN". ' •, Messrs jleed "and'Brett have -been' appointed An ckland sgents" for the «tovfprctrp(Hiy,nid I all prdcrt left with'lb«infy«l bk -promptly «Hra«o4 toi SKnplea.to bt wen stjthe S*Ail effia«.



Business Cards. HAELES GOODWILL, WHEELWRIGHT, AND AGRICULTtTEAL IMPLEMENT MAKER, Otahuhu. Spring Carts, Wagons, &c, made and repaired on the premises. Goods forwarded per Train to the Waikato. o^t^Tffice hotel, aEEY-STKBET, WELLINGTON. Travellers to the Pouth will find firFt-claßs accom modation at the above Hotel. Suites of apartments for Families. Airy, pleasantly-situated rooms always available. Good dry Sample-rooms, THOMAS URWIN, Proprietor. A RtfIVED, PER • .LADYBIRD,' &c. : Canterbury Butter Side and 801 l Bacon T. H. HALL & CO. -C<X 'TKELEVEW FAMILY 7: 60 tons Baker's Finest Otago Flour, in sacks 40 „ „ „ „ 100's & 50'a Fresh Bran, On sale by T. H. HALL & CO, A T S. Heavy Feed Oats, On sale by T. H. HALL & CO. f\ N SALE: Fresh Otago Oatmeal, best brands „ „ Pearl Barley „ Oamaru Flour T. H. HALL & CO. 19 bales isTEi7s~oiriro~Fs Jl JmJ 10 frames Sh< afhing and Eooflng Felt 1 case French Calf Leather 1 case E India Kip Leather 1 case Colonial Tweeds. T. H. HALL & CO. rpEAS, ex < STAR OF GERMANY' : Fine quality Teas, in half-cheats. T. H. HALL & CO. AUSTRALIAN WINES. T. H. HALL & CO., WyNDHAM-STRKET, AGENTS FOE MESSRS. CAUGHEY, WINE PRODUCERS, Beneivn orders from the Trade for these favourite WINES, and guarantee them delivered iv good condition in Bottle or Bulk by return of every steamer from Melbourne. January, 187 C. OR CHRISTMAS A>D JNEW YEAK, J. M. McL A CHLAN IS SnBWINO IN DRESSES. CLOTHING. New Silks New Pilk Dust Coata ~ Muslins ~ Trousers and Vesta Prints „ Suits „ Costumes, &c. „ Shirts ~ Hats, he. MILLINERY. FTJ4NISHING. New Hats New Oil Cloths „ Flowers ~ Matting „ Gossamers „ Carnets Feathers „ Hearth Ruga „ Bonnets, &o. „ Curtainß, &c. 218, QT/EEN-STBEET, Near Wellesley-Btreet. ft ft. °' 0 T T 0 I g ' Has much pleasure to inform his j^j S friends, and the public in general, that he £3 HAS NOW OPENED M « .. <J pq nu m <{ GREENGROCER, JFRUITERER, g 2 AND GROCERY STORE, S fq CORNER OF pp o • fi Victoria and Albert - strbkts. 2 > 2 r-r. PJ q F. C. Otto in inviting'his friends and the H p5 public in general to come and patronise &1 W him, promises to sell first-class Goods at m S the lowest possible cash prices, and giva H q every order prompt attention. ,j T>APER BAGS! T>APER BAGS! Grey Snpar Bags Brown and Purple B»gs Biscuit Bags Flour Bags Coi fectionery Bags Millinery Bags. WRAPTING PAPERS— Brown and Blue Paper Snvill Hud and Cap Paper Tinfoil Tea Paper White Tea P*per, tW JPrinted if required Price Lists on application. R. B^IRD, VICTOBIA-STREKT, Sole Agent for Messrs PmMi, Anderson, and Co. Paper and Bag Manufacturers, .Scotland, OUTH BHITISH FIXE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY OP NEW ZEALAND. OAPITAX jC750,000. The popularity of the Pouth. British among In gnrers is dearly shown by 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 specially attended. A. BOARDMaN, Manager. pLOS E BEOTHEKS, Dealers in Choice TEAS AND GROCERIES, QUEEN-STREET, Auckland. OOA REWARD.—It having come I JU?C\) to the knowledge of the Undersigned th»t va< ion« Spirits arid Liquors are regularly sold out ol Adolpho Wolfe's Schn>inp Bottles, »s the Genuine Aromatic :-chii»dam Schnapps—Notice is hereby given that the above reward will b paid for infor mation that will lead to the conviction of parties Belling a counterfeit; and the r.ames of publiunns who it is ascertained fill up bottles with vaueless compounds of their own mixing, will be published. — The public should protect themselves by the purchase of unopened bottles of this favourite and pure spirit — (Signed) L. D. KATHAN & CO., Agent for Udoiphe Wolfe's Aromatic Schiedam Schnape Registered in thin colony. Auckland, Bth Ontrber 1875. Jl O R SALE. To Abkive, per ' Carnatio.' i 1 8-cwt Steam Hammer ■ • i I.Power-geared Drilling Machine 1 26ft bed, litn centre, Screw-cuttinst Gap Lathe l.lfift „ 9h „ ~ ,i;isft „ »j „ 5 ( , - ~.. ~. „ ; 1 Piaiir.g Machine, to plane 10f^ z 3ft, and .aLe [ In 3ft deep on the table, self -noting on the I _ ..■ horlaontßl. vertical, and argular cntu 1 So Ao, 4ft x m, and tekfl in Ift d««p BEOWNI dAMPiJB^ as CO,



Por Sale. TlO SHIPPERS, CONTRACTORS, AND BUILDEKS. TIMBER! CHEAP TIMBER! TO CLEAR THE YARD AT CHRIST MAS, HAVING TO MOVE SHED AND OFFICE. FOR SALE, 250 000 ]FEET KAUM TIMBER, all sizes P.T.G 6 xland 9xl. O. A. HARRIS. December Igth, 1875. FOE~S~aLK, cheap, at Hamilton, Waikato, lot 68, containing 50 acres of very superior Land, all in grass; also, lot 66, Mauku. near the Church, Patamahoi, 59 acres of really good Land. Apply to JOHN SOPPET, __. Ho. 8, Queen-etreet. T^OR SALE, at Matakana, a really JL good Farm, with large frontage to the river ; 394 acres, 234 acres of which are in good grass, fenced and divided into paddocks; a good 8-roomed House and al necessary outbuildings.—Apply to JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. ]y"<uß '^SALE, on very easy terms, a •3- rrall.y good House of 7 rooms, with slated roof, water laid, on, and every convenience for a family, together freehold allotment, tO fett frontage to Upper Queen-street by 185 feet deep.—Apply to JOHN SOPPET No. 8, Queen-street F^Oiß SALE, at a very low price, a good and well-built Four-roomed Verandah Cot+.-sge, with good well and freehold allotment, 34 x 10Q, feet, in one of tne best parts of Ponsonby. Apply to JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. FOR S*LE, cheap, one of the best and most centralb situated Farms in Matakana, comrrising- 184 acres of first-class land 100 acres all in good grass, and divided into paddocks, alarpe portion cf which is fenced with good qnick-ttiornr fences ; a OaTdrn and Orchard of two xcres together with 8 roomed House, and all necessary ont-lmildinps, with lirgp, navigable, river running right into the Farm, close to the falls fit a powerful frnsh wafrr fitn>am, which belorgs to the property, and is capab c of driving machinery pqtial to 40-horee powpr, all th* yer round, togeiher wi'h a very Miperior Freestonp Quarry, th»- st"ne from which has been highJy approved of by many competent judges.' Apply to JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. FOR SALF, remarkably cheap, 182 acres of splendid Land, with creek frontage, and a very great quantity of Totara trees of large size upon it.—Apply to JOHN SOPPET, No 8, Queen-street. FOR IMMEDIATE S4 LE, three Eligible Building Allotments, Brighton Eoad. Price Low, " ermß easy. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. F~~ OR IMMEDIATE SALE- A very compact and well cultivated Farm of 81 acres first quality land, securely fenced and divided into paddocks, a large portion of which is both drained »nd linger crops, together wi*h Dwelling-house, &c, at Bombay, fronting on to the Great Fouth Boad. AppJy to JOHN SOPPET, Kg 8, <?ue<ri-Btreet. "P O R SA* LE. A STEEPLE ENGINE, 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 c> r! sa^ Ze. A three-horse power Thbeshino Machine, with horse gear complete; also, New Winnowing Machine. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON. QYMONDS-STREET.—For Sale, a Cttage, contiining 4 spacious rooms, togethfr with wide hall. Th*re are 3 chironeyß, and the house is wall fitted up with cupboards, kitchen r-tnge, dresser, &c. This pr< p rty is frf ehold. and is situated nearly opposite St. Sepu'c&re'e Church. Price, .£4OO.—J. M. LENNOX, Estate Agent, Auck land. FOR SALE, a comfortable 4-roomed Cottage near <be Stonkade. with freehold llotment 33 x 99.—Price. £140.— J. M. LENNOX, state Agent, Auckland. T?O"- HAL X, a pretty Verandah Cot A^ tnge in "William-street off WeUiDgton-street, with Freehold llot«»etit. The Cottope Uin ex cellent order Price, £210.— J. M. LENNOX, Estate Agent, Auckland. FHR FALE, on the Mount Eden Boad. a comfortable Tour-roomed Verandah Cotta?e. with gord wrrfohop ar.d f«wl-nouse ; free hold allotment, 25 x 120 Price, £130.-J. M. LEN NOX, Estate Agent, Auckland. FOR PALE, a Farm at Titirami, fronting the Manukau Harbour. There is a flrt-clai>s orohar' ; algo. a good ffi.ur-ronmed Resi dence. The property Is let for £2i a year. Pri-e, £180.— J. M.LtJNNOX Estate Queea-street FOR SALE, a comfortable Four roomed <""ott pp, in exre'Unf. order, in Carl t.>n Boad, near to. V. wmaiiet; f'^eholrt al otment 3S x 168. Price, £160.— J. M. LEN NOX.i Estate Ageut, Auckland. FOR SALE, a first-class investment, Two Shops in Pitt-sireet, doing a first-class business and let for 28s per week ; freehold allotment 83 x 90. Price, £500.-J. M. LENNoX, Estate *gent, Auckland. pi OX'S CREEK.—Six Acres freehold V f For Pa'e for £100.— J. M. LENNOX, Estate Agent, Auckland. TO LET, on Leape, those command ing premises in fhortland and Fort-streets, kt own as Hobson's Buituings, at prpsent in the occupation of Mfssrs. Mc^rthur, Shera and Co.' Possession can be given on the it>t July next. W. J. CaWKWELL, Vulcan Lane. Q N S A L E, THE FOLLOWING COLONIAL WINES, At moderate prices:— .' Chasselas Burgundy H>rmitage Shiraz Port Shiraz Eieslhig Pedro Ximenas M&lbeo Muscat 4c, *c. &c, In Quarts and Pints. Carefully selected, from the chni-est stock of Messrs Kitz & Co., whose Wines are admit'ed by Connois auurs in Victoria to be the best obtainable. L. D. NATHAN & CO. Oetubor 28 IR7B. rPfIEN VUULL KEMrLMBER ME. When other Boots and other Shoes, Have not b< en wearing well. And, by the language that you use, ..,;, f 'Tis plain there's been a sell, There may perhaps in such a scene, .. Pome recollection be Of Boots, which have much better been, Then you'll remember me. , When Soles grow thin, and Uppers light, , Of Shoes you once did prize, And understanding* are a sight, ■Unsightly to the eyes; Wnen broken Boots shall wear a'mask—'. . A patch you'll gri-vp to see, In such a moment I but ask, ■ That you'll, remember me — -■' ■ ; ~ HEMTJS' *.* STAK *.* BOOT DEPOT, i Top of Queen-strt-et, Auckland. OWL. LAST is a Ladies' Kid Bcot, with fashionablf and plated heel, at 10s. 6d. ?3 pair! How can this bedone? By Co-operation. Reniemb<r burs is ■the largest and oldest Factory in the province. )iVe only rcquirc'.ihe co-operation ol tha pubiio, and\ye will keep the money in the colony, xKig qu»Uty •»»• t>9« b« impSrmw s«liji^«.BWo«i |



Miscellaneous' /CHOICE WINES. The undersigned have now in Stock a large assort ment of fine WINES, including— Claret—Very choice Chateau Margaux „ „ Laflte „ „ Lagrange Sparkling Burgundy. Haute Sauthrne. Champagne—Perrier, Jouet and Cie's first quality Dry Creaming, quarts, pints, and balf-pinfa Ingelheim Champagnk—Very ohoice, quarts and, , pints Sherry—A very choice "Wine (in case), pale, dry, delicate, of Amontillado character. ASIOMILLADO. Port and Shbbry—ln bulk" and bottle. Superior selection. L. D. NATHAN & CO. October 28,1875 ON S A L E, Ex Star of Germany, Macgreeor, &c. Dried Apples. Hill and Hartridge's Fishing tinea New Ling F-ish Quicksilver A, general assortment of Tinned Goods, consisting of Meats, Soups, Fish, Fruits, and Vegetables Preserved Potatoes in }£ and J. and T. Pinclnir's Irish Mess Pork in barrels; extra India best Beef in tierces Kirby, Beard and Co.'s best Sea Fish Hooks, Shark ditto, Shifting Grains, Lines, Rode, Winches, Swivels, Eel Hooks, and requisite Tackle 1 Bagots" Extract of Meat (Liebig's process). Took first prize at the Melbourne Exhibition of 1875. See Australasian of Sept. 25,1875. F. E. COMPTON, Queen-street 'Wharf. A UCKLAND SAVINGS BANK. x\. —:— A T)ENNY ■DANK At the Office of the Auckland Savings Bank NOW OPEtf. HOTTES OF ATTENDANCE ' FOR DEPOSITORS I The Bank will be open on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, from 12 to 2 o'clock, and on Saturdays from 10 to 12 o'clock, both to pay and BEcrevp. Money, and on Saturday Evenings to take in money only, from T to 9 o'clock. R. CAMERON, • Manager. BAY OF ISLANDS COAL YARD BREAKWATER EOAD. BAY OF ISLANDS AND NEWCASTLE COAL ON SALE. Office: 7, Que*n-Btreet. HENRY GILFILLAN, Agent. " WHISTLE H O T E L P. DARBY, Wholesale and Rjctajt WINE AND SPIRIT STORE QUBEN-STREET AUCKLAND, Begs leave to return many thanks to the public, for their liberal support accorded him for many yean past. .. Having erected splendid' Premise* on the site o the old House which was destroyed by fire, he ii now prepared to execute all orders entrusted to him from town or country, with the CHOICEST SELECTION , WINES AN°D SPIRITS, Comprising— Sandiman's Four Diamond Old Port Wine Duff, Gordon's Sherry « . Champagne—Cliquot's Champagne—Perrter, Jonet's Champagne— Moselle, pints and qnarU Claret- Chateau, Larose Claret— Lafitte Claret—Leoville Claret—Bt Julian's Real Old Jamaica Bum Hennegsy's Three Star Brandy And othei choice biandf. ■ ASSORTED OASK« MAT>E TTP TO ORDER DIFFERENT BRANDS. BASS'S ENGLISH ALE OK DRAUGHT. Liberal. Al owsnces made to wholesale purchasers, TERMS : SI RIOTLY CASH. . Spirits Overproof, th same as from bonded Bt;ore, sold tn uny quantity 'JTO THE ELECTORS AND NON ELECTOES OF THE CITY EAST, AND TH PROVINCE OF AUCKLAND. Gentlemen, —I take *ihe earliest opportunity inform you that I am a Candidate for your 'avours. I find that I have not sufficient room in my present Establishment to show my Furniture, Bedding, *c; therefore, after careful consideration, I have taken 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, TJpholsterit g, etc.; and having had 35 yaars' practical experience, I shall be able to supply you with good and sonnd Furniture, at the very owest orssible pi ices consistent to Quality. Furniture, Mattrasses, and Bedding of every des cription made to order, and guaranteed to give every > satisfaction. Mattrasses re-made, D'ning and r r .-wing room Furniture- Re-covered and thoroughly reno vated N.B.—Tbe busfoees of China, Glass, »nd- Fartben ware, and Kitchen requMte*, &c. 'will be carried on as usual in tbe Old EftaHMnnent by Mrs Pri.btrt, w>ere every order will receive the very best attention. I am, Gentlemuii i' your m< st obedient'seirant., -. 1H FROBRRT. TRADE MARK. J^OTJYEE, GUILLET > S COGNAC.: [ESTABLISHED IN 1801.] . MESSRS. LEWIS BRO.THERS Auckland, Have secured the AGENCY for this Celebrated BRANDY, co justly considered the finest made. They always have on hand Hhds. Onarter-casks, , Cases, and Imperial flasks g~P~B~p I A L N O TTC"E. The WAIK ATO MAIL COACH will leave M4rcer for Hamilton on arrival of the Train at 10 a m. on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, leaving Hamil ton for Cambridge on Tuesdays, Thnrndays, and Saturdays and leave Hamilton for Ohaupo, Te Awa mutu, and Alexandra on Tuesdays and Faturdiy*. Rsturn Coach from Hamilton leavts on Tursdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, for Mercer, in time for tbe lset train to Auck'and. Pa- eels and Passengers booked at Mr J Sopret's, No. 8, Queen-ptre**t, or at the office, Mercer -will be forwarded with oare and dif-patoh to be prrvaid. Not r«sponsible for parcels valued over £5, C. G. QUICK; ' ■ Proprietor. JOHN SOPPET, No, 8, Queen-street, A ncklMtd Agpnt. OBWICH UNION FIRE INSURANCE SOCIETY. ' [Established a.d. 1797 ] The security afforded by this old-eetabMsbed office Is unquestionable; it is. most favourably known throughout the world for it« promptnfss in fertle nifiits ; its regulations are liberal; its rat^sof Pre miums are ;bat<ed at the lowest compatible with the . B'ifety of the Assnred; and its receipts are all retained in the Colony for investment affording the advantages of a Local.lnstitution,'combined with* theiSuarantee of a Wealthy English Proj rietory. Rentw may be insured by special agreement for 12 months. -Every infofmation can be cbt; innd at the Society's Offices, Bank: Buildings, Queen-street, on application to HTiifc 8.-oßAfi^Mv ■•