The Evening Star.

Vol. VII.—No. 2,056. J

Atoklasd, N.Z., TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 1878

[Price : ONE PENNY



Bma M - m » M »^ M ,m, j^. ffl ,__ * &%$k "R EGULAE MONTHLY 1 ", rw^! ; -«-*u STEAM COMMUNICATION SB* BETWEEN AUCKLAND, SXDNSX, ■^Jal'iaSßsasSEaifii AND MELBOUENE. The fast and favourite b.b. HERO, Captain Logan, may be expectea here again about the 26th of September. She will leave for Sydney and Melbourne three days after arrival. For freight or passage apply to GRUICKSHANK & CO., Agents. 16, Queen-strest, Auckland, August SO, 1876. T^kS TTNION STEAMSHIP '^^^|^ U COMPANY (LIMITED). TARANAKI, NELSON, PICTON, WELLING TON, LYTTELTON, & PORT CnALMEES. Booking through to Sydney, Melbourne, and all New Zealand Ports, TIME TABLE—September, 1876. SB ONEHUNGA < o" t I i I 6 g Ok •»! J g t- B( MBH £ R H Th. Mon Sat. Th. — — U 18 23 28 The. s.s. WELLINGTON Lr,_ V es the Wharf on THURSDAY, 14th September a.£ 4 p.m. Pasg-sngers by 2 pm. Train, or 2.45 p.m. 'Bus. HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Agents 25, Qneen-street. 4^"^ "\TTAIKATO STEAM ifesCT^ W NAVIGATION AND M^^^GOAL MINING COMPANY *^wmm& (LIMITED). Time Table : The Bteamers WAIKATO and QUICKSTEP leave- Mercer for Hamilton daily at 10.30 a.m. Hamilton for Mercer, daily at 8.30 a.m. .Mercer for Cambridge, Wednesday, at 10.30 am Cambridge for Mercer, Thursday, at 7 am FRANZ SCHERFF, Secretary. Fort-street, Semptember 1, 1876. « «K%s QTEAM COMMOTICA O TION WITH THE THAMES Mi^ilji^' AND COROMANDEL; '* TIME-TABLE. LALLA BOOKH (s.s.)—Fob Thames. From Auckland From Thames : Tuesday. 10 am "Wednesday, 12 noon Thursday. 9 am Thursday, 3 pm Friday, 12 noon Saturday, 2 pm BNTERPRrSE (s.h.)—Fob Thames. Weiinoßday, 6 pm Friday, 7 pm All cargo to be alongside one hour before sailing. No cargo received after 5 p.m. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Not responsible for any cargo or parcels put on board without a shipping note. J. EDWARDS, Manager. PASSENGERS' LINE OF PACKETS TO NEW ZEALAND. OWNED BY MESSES. SHAW, SAVILL & CO., 84, Leadenhall-street, London. The above line of ships are reguiar jfgjfrA^ traders to all the principal ports of JgaßlglJSMk. New Zealand. They are clipper ships, classed Al at Lloyds, and commanded ,™sWqssft3ST by experienced masters. The Bill of aHHDa*oa"i^ Fare 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 * GEAHAM, CETTICKSHANK & CO.. Agents. A <%■ r*. TFOR HOT SPRINGS, ■'ksSWSW ■*■ MAHURANGI, MA.TAKANA, *tsj|JlJj|JC^ ICAWAU, and LITTLE OMAHA. Th° P' 9' ANNEMILBANK, Captain Kaspor. will Gail as Tinder : — Auokland and Hot Springs. From Auckland— From Hot Springs— Every Tuesday Every Monday 'Thursday Wednesday 'Saturday ,/f iday at 11 am at mid-day. Mahurangi. For Mahurangi- From Mahuranfjl— Every Thursday Every Monday Saturday ■ Fndy i , J „,,, at 11 o'clock at 10 am, when tides will allow. Matakana, Kawau, and Omaha. ForiMatakann, &c— From Matakana, &c. Every Tuesday Every Wednesday Weather and other circumstances permitting. For freight or passage apply to n Aar .v ,*te rpHE brigantine I^LIRT, y &|k#\ 1_ 100 tons register, John McKenzie, imMSt-;? Master, is a regular trader between ,-i^,"-, '") Auckland and Lxxtemon. VFor freight or passage applyto Auckland, February 15th, 1876. TX7AIKATO TEANS q^^^^ VV PORT. J. DEAN begs to inform his friends in Auckland and WaiKato, and the public generally, that ho has commenced running his Steamer, the ALE«T, regularly between MERGER and OAM BBTDGE, calling at Intermediate stations, carrying Goods and Passengers, and starting as under: — From Mercer: From Cambridge : On Monday and Thursday, On Wednesday and Satnr at 6 a.m. day, at 6 a.m. N.B.—A person will be in attendance at the Bail way Station, Auckland, to Receive Goods. Parcels may also be left at the store of the a?ent, K. B. &YMON, oorner of Victoria and Albert-streets. fttiL TTOII LONDON DIRECT. M: '■ :^5» T0 FOLLOW THE CAENATIC. >^g^iiii^_-B^l The Al clipper barque ROBINA DUNLOP, 493 tons register, will commence to load as above on Discharge of her Inward Cargo. Having part of her Lading tlready engaged, she will meet with good good dispatch. For freight or passage apply to New Zealand Shipping Company (Limited). f" " . Ajzent. \«J AnoMand, Jn1yj12,1876. a_ "k«S_ T?OR COROMANDEL. fetS^^" T eSB' ARGYLE "Will leave every Monday morning* at 11 o'clock, and every Friday at 3 p.m. McGEEGOBi Manager &M>M XT 011 WAITJKU. TAM O' SHANTER Will leave the Government Wharf, Onehunga, for Waiuku, as follows :— Wednesday, 13th September, at noon Friday, 16thSept., 2.30pm, return onSaturaay. Goods foir Pollock Settlement per Wednesdays trip. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Orders to collect goods left at the stores of Messrs. Henderson and Macfarlane, Agents Union S.S. Go., or Mr. W. J. Hurßt and Co., will meet with prompt dispatch. A. CUNNINGHAM, Onehunga or Newmarket.



Shipping. t 3s9k A UCKLAND STEAM , ■"' "' *Vfe. -*1*- PACKET CO. (LIMITED). FOE, NAPIEE DIRECT. The s.s. SOUTHERN CROSS, WiU leave as above TO-MORROW (Wednesday), a 4 p.m. FOR RAGLAN DIRECT. The s.s. GO-AHEAD Will leave Oneuunga THIS DAY, at 5 p m. W. LODDER, Manager and Engineer. .■^3^ rpiME- TABLE fjllliyjj S.s. TRANSIT. 1 .Leave Auckland: Leave Wairoa: Wednesday, 12 noon Thursday, 2 pm Friday, 1 pm Saturday, 2 pm Freight, 103 per ton. Passage, 5s ; Keturn, 7s. M NICCOL, Agenti RARE SHIPMENT OP 1 INDIAN GOODS. i A Gentleman who has just arrived from India with Quantity of Goods of Hindoo Manufacture, Intends OFFERING THEM FOR SALE for A FEW DAYS AT CAPTAIN CASEY'S LATE HOUSE, HOBSON-STBEET, Next to the Bcotia Hotel. The Shipment comprises— Rich Opera Cloaks Cashmere ShaWia Muslins Embroidered Muslia Dresses Birds of Paradise Tassa Silica, embroidered in Silk, Cotton, and plain Goia and Silver worked Cnshions, Slippers China Silk and Craye Shawls Calcutta Chicken-work Baby Robes, &c, &c. \ The Goods are of a rare description, superior to any thing of the kind introduced in the Colonies. Ladies will be received between the hours of ten and five o'clock. A Lady in attendance. STEVENS AND WILSON, BRASS FOUNDERS, Foot of Albert-street. AH kinds of Brass Ship Work done on the shortest notice. y.B.—All kinds of Brass Castings made to order. F. J O N E~ S, « PIANOFORTE and HARMONIUM MAKER. JTas Removed to the Shop next Hewinßros., Grocers. All kinds of Musical Instruments Tunod and Re paired. MRS. JONES begs to inform the Public that she has decided to open a Ladies' and Children's Out fitting Warehouse and Fancy Goods repository In the Fame premises. AR NOCK BROTHERS, SOAP & CANDLE MANOTAOTTTRBRS, Richmond, Cox's Cbkek. Office — Dnrham-atreot, Auckland. ROBIN S O N, • IMPORTER. BREEDER, and DEALER, In BRITISH and FOREIGN SONG-BIRDS, has removed to Shokiland-stbeki, next door to Provincial Government Offices. Always on Hand : Bird Cages of all sizes. Special Cages made to order. Always on Sale : Canaries in full song, Pairots, &c. Orders for any number of Birds promptly attended to. S~MITH'S STAR MEAT DEPOT, NEWTON and PARNELL. The attention of the residents of Parnell is respect fully drawn to the Branch Busineus now opened opposite Mr. Burton's Confectioner, Parnell. ISHER AND CO., Wholesale, Shipping, and Family Butcher, Queen-street, next Bank of New Zealand, Auckland. Poultry of all kind s dressed to order. Prime Smoked Tongues, Home-cured Isacon. Corned Beet on sale In large quantities. jsf.B. Dealers in Game. Live Pheasants forwarded to ail parts of the Colony upon receipt of order. Families waited on in town or suburbs.' rpHE MEW ZEALAND FIBEE COMPANY (LIMITED), Abe Now MANOTAOTOBraa at theib MtLLS, KAIHU, KAIPARA:— FLAX MATTING, similar to coir, equally cheap, and more durable, suitable for every purpose to which Coir Matting is applied. Is in use at various Public Buildings In Auckland, and may be had of all Furnish ing Houses. STRONG WBAPPING PAPER, extremely tough, suitable for Ironmongers' use. rpwINE, of Various Kinds. SOFT SPUN MARLINE, similar to the imported article, well adapted for Thatch ing and other purposes. nLOTHES LINES, of various V^ Qualities and Sizes. H. B. Agent in Auckland. T^r O T I C E C. T.~HARDING Having purchased the joint business of Messrs F. Archard and J. Brown, Coal and Firewood Merchants, of Mechrnics' Bay, beg 3to intimate that he is pre pared to execute all orders for Coals, Firewood, Ac, 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, and Paling* always on hand. FENCING OB1 ALL DESCRIPTION. Caetino Donk with Despatch. All orders left at Mr R. Brewin's Auckland Beed Depot will receive promp attention. T & J 7 SOPP ET, FREEMAN'S BAY STEAM MILLS, AND No. 101, Lower Wharf, Auckland. TV Schools and Families visited, System of Self-improvement Writing forwarded to any part of the Colony, ia books ready for use, on receipt of £2 —Address: Mr Nicholson, Finishing Writing Master, 73, Grey-street, Auckland. NOTICE. Samuel Coombes has made arranßements with Mi John Ford (who has given up his Tailoring business at The Pantheoc), to superintend that Branch in his establishment. [Established 11 Years.] WB E A L, 0 NEW AKD SECOND-HAND CLOTHIER, Wellcsleys-treet East. Clothing bought. jj-_25 Arrangements can be made for the Purchase of Clothing, Books, &c, at private houses. WB. MELDRTJM, Tailor, Uppei • Queen-street, opposite. Army and Navj 1 Hotel (hopes by good workmanship snd moderate ' rices to m erit a share of public patronage.



Business.CaE'ds. [ nHEAP TIMBER! \J CHEAP TIMBER! THE UNION SASH AND DOOR CO., I Mkchaut.cs' Bay, I j AUK STILL t OFFERING SPECIAL ADVANTAGES To Contractors, Builders, and others requiring CHEAP TIMBEK. } I All Kinds of Biiildlng Timber on Sale, and a vkky superior Quality of Second-class Flooring at Low Rates. ! Turning in all its Brandies. > f> fiEOKGE HULM E, BUTCHER, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. AND POLLEN STREJST, THAMES, (Late G i i. b «), Having purchaced the above Business, and boing thoroughly conversant with the trade in all its branches, A Varied Stock os tub CHOICEST MEAT Will always bo kept in stoclt, so that our Customers can depend on being supplied to their satisfaction. Orders from all parts of the Town and Subuibs promptly delivered. A LARGE DISPLAY OF MEAT EVKEY FRIDAY And supplied to customers at tlie LOWEST PRICES!! Consistent with the Primest Quality. Large Consumers Liberally Dealt With. HOTBL3 AND FAMII.IIS WAITED OH FOE ORDERS. AMERICAN AND CANTERBURY BACON. WH. sXTTTTr BUILDER, CARPENTER, AND JOINER, On the Old Site, VULCAN LANE. All Branches of the Building Trada exsrated by Experienced Workmen. Shop Fronts, Offlw fflttangg. fe^, Srn. | OH N WH 1 i EMAN, *9 Pratical Chimney Swepp, and Smoky Chimney Curer, opposite Tudehope's General Grocery Store, Grey-street, Auckland.—J-W. announces to the public that he has commenced Business as above, and having had thirty yoars exoeiienco from a Climbing boy, hope*, ,by strict attention, punctuality, and cleanliness combined, to merit a share of patronage and support. Every description of Factory and Steamboat Flues Cleaned on the shortest notice. Boilers Chipped If required. Everything connected with the above business executed with care and punctuality, regardless of time or distance, N.B— Efew Chimneys Cored. __ -pTEW LUCAL INDUSTRY. G. R. BURGESS, Pure Ultramarine Blue Manu facturer. Proprietor many years in the employer Harper Twelvetrees, the renowned manufacturers. A trial solicited. Ask for It and judge for your, solves. Auckland Agent: Mr. G. W. Owen. Manufactory: York-street, Parnoll. F. MARTINSON, CHEMIST • and DRUGGIST, begs to tender his sincere thanks to hie friends and the public of Newtou, Ponsonby, and surrounding districts, for their past favours, anfi to Inform them that ha hns recommenced business in the Newton Road, Auckland, and hopes by strict attention to merit a continuance, of their support, having had 28 yearß experienco in the British and Brazillian Governments as Dispenser, having been presented with a Silver Medal in 1858 at Cape of Good Hope, Africa; and will still continne to manufacture his Colcbrated Toothache Tincture. Physicians and Family Receipts prepared from the purest drugs. ■PISHER AND no. Beg to Inform their Customers that on and after FRIDAY NEXT, 25th AUGUST, Their business will be conducted in their NEW PREMISES, ADJOINING BANK OF NEW ZEALAND. THEY WILL OPEN WITH A DISPLAY OP MAGNIFICENT PRIZE MEAT. 16"HNS O P P E T ii! HOUSE, LAND, | AND GENERAL COMMISSION" AGENT, NO. 8, QUBBN-BTRBBT. Agent for Mr. Carter's Walkato Parcels Delivery. and Passenger Booking. August 5,1875. MJR. MAIDEN'S 'BUS between Auckland and Newmarket will leave as follows :— From Auckland: From Newmarket: 8.45 a m 9.30 a m 10.15 am . 11am 11.45 am 12.30 pm 1.15 p m 2pm 2.45 pm 3.30 pm 4.15 p m . 6pm 6.45 p m 6.89 p m , O A~~ L. ■-fG rey River, Newcastle, and Bay of, Islands COAL < | tor Sale, in lota to suit purchasers. r ■'■ ■ : P. CLARK, I 3 ( Shipping Agent, { Wharf, .Onehrnga.



Business Cards. MR. FAULDER, Sole Contracted to the City Council for the Em ; tying of EartV Oloseta, Privy Boxes, Cesspits, etc., is prepared tc attend punctually to all requests regarding the above. Persons desiring to have the said places attended tc. either weekly, fortnightly, or otherwise, can have th< came done by leaving a notice, either verbal or written, with the Inspector of Nuisances, City Council Office Queen-street. NOW LANDING. EX * LOCH FERGUS': 5 cases Saddlery, Harness, &c. 6 ca*ks Gear-work, Hames, Harness Liquid, &c. HENRY BRAOiITcO. (LIMITED), WHOLESALE SADDLERS, &c, Walsall, England; and High-street, Auckland. TTAVE ON SALE: Cement Plaster of Paris Fire Bricks, Fire Clay All kinds of 'Building Matorlal* K33AN35 «'.TENTHNSON. Victoria-street EaF"t. Fp E ~a~ s. CHOICE QUALITIES IW HALF-CHKSTS AND BOXES. T. H. HALL & CO. <3[ L AT E S TO ARRIVE PER ' KATS BRAIN". 1 T. H. HALL & CO. pTIEESET~BACON! . BUTTEB! 8 aair-s McConnell r.roa.'s best BACON and HAMS, in cloth 5 cispos Spioed Roll and Side B 'iCON 34 ciseß CANTERBURY OHERS B, prime quality 15 kegs CANTERBURY BUTTER 3 cases LARD, in Bladders KIDNEY SEED POTATOES. T. H. HALL & CO. O A R R I V E, Per B arqne ' Argos*' and ' Kate Brain': 119 tons BAKER'S BEST FLOUR, in sacks and bags 7 tons OTAGO OA.TMEAL 2 tons PEARL BARLEY 700 sacks PJRIME FEED OATS T. H. HALL & CO. 1" O R G B A X E R~S, FREEMAN'S BAY SOAP AND CANDLE WORKS. &tr~ Cash Buyer of TaUow. JC ARSON, House and Land Agent, _ • Rent and Debt Collector, Stichbtjby'x Ba:iiT)iKaß,S Or eek-stbe*iv. TTOLLAND AND CO., TEA DEALERS AND GROCRRS, 2 2 3, QUEEN-STREET, IMPORTERS, Wholesaleand Retail. H. & Co. respectfully invite the attention of families In Auckland, and the Suburbs, to their NEW AND COMPLETE STOCK OF GOODS, and would draw special attention to the PRICES, as Marked in their Shop Windows. HOLLAND & 00. ) Our TEA at 2a. 6«I. ( ) New Season Jama, ( ) cannot be equalled f ) Bd. ( ) in Auckland. ( ) ( ) I ) Keillor's Marmalade, ( ) Company's No.l Sugar ( ) 10d., cheaper by the ( ) 5d ; No. 2, 4£d ( ) dozeD. ( )( ) ( ) Finost Pearl Leaf ( ) ( ) Gunpowder, 3s ;( ) Sardines, 6d, cheaper ( ) splendid for mixing. ( ) by tho do?., ( h: v! !v jsd FAMILIES WAITED ON FOI, uK^JSRS. GOODS DELIVERED IN TOWN AND SUBtJRBS TREE OF CHAKGB TO THB PTTRCHASBR. SHIPPING SUPPLIED. "\TEW T\RESS "J^JATERIALS, H. ATKINS HAS OPENED ALL THE NEW STYLES OF DRESS MATERIALS FOE THE AUTUMN & WINTER SEASON COMPRISING — PLAIN AND FANCY GOODS, PLAIN WINCEYS, FRENCH MERINOS BLACK VELVETEENS SERGES BLACK SILK VELVET Ac, &c, &c. A SPLENDID STOCK OF BLACK SILKS, Same as always kept in Stock, and noted as decidedly the Best Wearing in the Market. THE PRICES OF SLACK, \SILKS ARB THE LOWEST IN AUCKLAND. A VERY HEAVY STOCK ov BLANKETS, Bought much under value, to be SOLD CHEAP. Sheetings, Qnilts, Long Curtains, Calicoes, and Manchester Goods. Splendid value in this Department. "QUEEN'S HOUSEHOLD PATTERN" TABLE LINEN. Just Opened, a Beautiful Pattern. Will wear a lifetime. All sizes in stock, with Napkins to match, and the Price very reasonable. NEW CLOTHING ! NEW TWEEDS ! Oheap Tweodf |for Boysjwenr. SEAL MOSGIEL TWEEDS.J.3B 11d PER TAB H. A~T"k I|N S.



'■JCONISr'TO LE W on first-class „!.!. freehold security, at low rates oi interest. - R. O. Dycv, ,snn.:tland-3tree' MONEY TO IiBNI) in large w k*4L small r.nins, at low rate of interest.—Applj to Mr. L»inn)oy, Solicitor, Hinh-street. «*> Xi vfs AIM D SMALLER SUMS OWyi'U to LEND on Freehold Security ntereet low if security firbt-class.-A.pply to Elliot Meyer, Solicitor, 28, ShSrt'nnd-Btreet. E LL~ AND GEMMELL CURRIERS AND LEATHER MERCHANTS Manufacturers of Sitok and Harness Leathers MILL BELTS, HO3B PIPING, RIGGING LEATHER, CLOSED UPPERS, LiCES, &C, A Stock of Grindery to arrivo rer ' Hero.' WYNDIIAM - STREET, Corner of Albert-Ftreet. W A. PAT T E BSON ; vY * WHOLESALE AND RETAIL GROCER AND CORN DEALER, Qukbn-stiubkt, Onebunga. On Bale: Wangarel and Newcastle Coal. A!"o on hand : Firewood, cut and uncut; Hay Straw, Chaffy "f~MrMIXXCHLAN7^BrQuee^ $3 * street, Jifr.R just Bought Jit Auction —1 bala 10-4 V.lue Blankets, 9s 6<! per pair; 1 bale 9-4 White Blankets, lls Ctl ; 1 bale V-i White Blanfteis (slightij clamp), l<la lid per pair; 1 bale 10-4 Whit© Witnoj Blaiakota 17s 6tl per .air; 1 on.se Clark's 200 yards Extra 6 cord Machine Cotton, Is Orl per 'iox of otu dozen; 1 case ■ ehworth's ditto, Is 9d per box of one dozen ; Color.'] Machine Reels, 2UO yards, 2s pel dozen; Crotchet Cotton, 23 Od per dozen; 1 rasr Good Wincey, 5Vd per yard; Treble -milled Bliss Tweed, 4s lid p~or ynrd ; 2 Simpson's Lockstitch Sowing Machines, " Family," £i 10s ; 3 Dressmakers ditto, £5; 1 Tailor's ditto, £1 10b ; these are ver.s nearly half price, and are ptuar-ntoed; a cap.c ol Homespun AUWcol Brakl k-ss than cobt ; a caao oi Homespun Dress Materials, lOd, 3a, Is 3d, and Is 4d, worth nearly double these price?; a case of Sill; Dresses, slightly soiled, suitable tor ilio Oyiers, a1 half price ; and a quantity of o<b»r goods equally tb.'iip. lie Tij.l also open in a few days 1 caso Coats1 Marliino Cotton, px 'England's Giory'; J case Ji.H-.phine Kid Gloves, n<mcboiei>, ex ■ O.ownthorpe'; G paclingos Floorcloths, <x ' iiebingfon ' N B —The Largest and llvap'St assortment of Floorcloths i:i AncfcLiud, Men's, jiov.1, and Yotitliß' Olothing at n reduction o: 25 per cent, oft usual valuo. Tl/r X F. B. WOODHAM, ixl. TBACEIER OF THE PIANOFORTE. Address: —Csro of jVloßsra. J. Brown aud Sons, Pianoforte Warohorso, Sliortland-strpet. N.B.— Pupils nttaiHled in Town or Couutry_ September (\, IS7C. HENEY GEORGE PAYNE, WATOHMAKER AND JEWELLER, Foot ok Opposite United Service Hotel. CLOCKS ! CLOCKS ! WATCHES ! WATCHES ! JEtt KLLBRT ! JE WE LLEKY ! ENGLISH, FERNOH, AND A.iMEEIOA?T CLOCKS, varying in prices, from tlw Ilonseliold Clock for lOn. Gd , to the Elegantly Designed French Time-pieotß tn Maiblc, and in Glass Shafleß, from Jl'i to £10, weU Worth Inspectioj. WATCHES of various Makers and of every description. STR*- T\- JBWELLBRY, A Lar^A and ElcHant As-jortment has just beea received, and tlu> AVhole Stoctc is on St lk at Lower than Iho ordinary AuckJftud Prices. Kkpairr rN t:vick-x Bkanoh op the Tkade executed umfor H'.TTa personal Huperintendence. WPHILLIPPS AND SON, • OIL, COLOUR, and GLASS MERCHANTS, Importers of Paperhangingg, 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 Compasn Glasses, Glazed hashes, Doors, he. Glass cut to size, and carefully packed. 95 and 97, Qneen-atreet W ° 1? I O £. T. B, CAMERON, Archu'ecx a^d Enoinbkr, Corner of High-street and Vulcan Lane, B proparpd to enprily pjr.r.s, Speciiicationa, snt! ovrect EBtitnates for all aesoripdon of EnlWiugsor. ortcst notice. TO OABINETMAKEES AND BOAT BUILDERS. CEDA.K cut to order in any quantify or size.— Apply to J. S. MACFARLANE h CO., Fort-street; Or, to E, OARR, Custom-house-street. UCKLAND WATIi X WOJiK S. BKALSTON & FORSTER, DULY LICENSED PLTJMBERS, Are prepared to lay on Water Services in accordance with the Specifications and General Condition required, and on the most reasonable terms. ~<;„„ .., BRANSTON & FORSTER, Plumbers and Gasfitters, &c: Alberi^street. TAMES BFTCHEE, «l CARTER, CONTRACTOR, «o. Goods Cleared and Delivered from Ships' side on SHOBTKST NOTICE. BALLAST SUPPLIED. NIWOASTLS! AND BAY OJT ISLAND OOAIB. Al3O, FIREWOOD, cut or uncut, at BBA8ONABL2! RAWS p W. WEBS TE X ; .&%)■;> Wholbsalk and Rktajx SADDLER AND HASI\ TI!!SS MA.KSS, 133, Quben-stkekt, Auckland, (Next tha Union Bank). nriHE Undersigned are Cash Pur- J_ ohaskbs of HIDES, SHEEPSKINS, WOOL, TALLOW, &c, &c, at highest, market rates, in ny quantity. .. Consignors direct will have prompt and immediai cash remittances toturnnd at satisfactory rate 3. IRELAND BEOS., Takwkkp 'and SLbathkb Mantjfactttrbbs, QFE G I A~L N OTIC E. Parties sending Parcels to any part of the Waikatc can rely unon them being forwarded with dispatch by Early Train, thence per Coach, by bookiDg.at the °ffiC6Of JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. Agent for Mr W. K. Carter. CITY WE<T No 2 PUBLIC SCHOOL, Wellington-street. EVENING CLASSES. ENGLISH, ARITHMETIC. BOOK-KEEPING, *C. —Mr Harrison and Mr Pycroft. Terms, is 6d per week. Junior Elementary Class, Is per w»ek. FRENCH—Mons. F PELTZER.'of the Collcse oi Henri Quatra. Faris. Terms, 3 s per Season of one hour. Three lessons per week, 2s 6d. GERMAN.—Latin, Algebra, and Geometry: Mr J. T. G. Hensbn, of the University of Kiel. Terms, 1c per lesson of one hour. Three lessons per week, 2s 6d. Two or more subjects by agreement. Book-keeping Class for Ladies. Monsieur Pkltzer and Mr Hbnsen beg to intimate that their eveniries are fully occupied, but they are open to accept a few additional Morning or Day en gagements with Schools or Private Pupils. JFoi terms, eto , apply at the School. _____ HEAP GROCERY HOUSE. NEWMARKET. WANTED, the inhabitants of Newmarket to kno? that Tea is reduced in price at D. CAMPBELL'S Grocery, nejxt to Mr. Kileronr's.iand for a short tirni will be sold at 2s 3d and 2s 9d perlb. "ftfOther articlei at moderate prices TUT U S I C LESS oN S To the Ladies and Gentlemen op 1 Auckland. Mr Henry Rowo offers his services as Teacher b the Pianoforte. His knowledge of the profession, an bia;mo(?.erate terms should guarantee the patronage c , the general public. ; He visits the pupils at thei " homes, or they may receive their lessons at hi private residence—£l;ls per quarter, one lesson pc week—Address- Mrs Deanes, Karaogahape Roac opposite L, D.i.Nathan'B.



Miscellaneons. O WYJNDHAM- STREET, , °5 * ' d HOUSE, SHIP, ,_. - XP W j AND • & GENERAL' DECORATIVE PAINTER. ' pq izj , Pi Estimates furnished, and expei"ienced work- t) men sent to all parts of the Province. Pul ; * « J. H. request attention of Builders and ' others to hia New Glazing-Tariff. 7/1 ■Wo —o • . J. HENDERSON, 8, WYNDIIiM-STRTCBT. T JACKMAN'S First-class Boarding i <?J © Bstablishment, Nelson-etreet, near Wellesley j street Auckland, N.Z. Single and Double Bedrooms ' I and tivcry convenience for Familif-s, and especially ' Clerks or Single Gentlemen, -who can have the luxury t of a Bathroom at any time. The Boarding Establish : raent is quite separate from the Proprietor's family ' or servants. Terms moderate. For the last 17 years in thia above business. ■ T RUSSELL'S j tf « FIEST-OIASS PRIVATE BOARDINH ESTABLISHMENT, PORTLAND HOOSE, I HOESON-STRKET, AUCKLAND, N.Z. ', Single and Double Bedrooms and Private Parlours for Famiaes. : j Terms moderate. I "7* o. c X~ n R, lAs, KOUSii:, LINI>, AND GENERAL , I AGrfX'JT, ; RENT AND DEBT COT LECTOR, 1 I Dchnwkkl's Buildings, iitj Doors fiiom I QUKJCN-SIR^ET. 1 i . rpAYLOR'S PATENT SEWIISG X MACHINES Should be inspectod by everyone intending to Purchase s» Machine, -nhethtr hand or tr^aillo. «5.35 at Er-o^g, ai : |i Agent: T PEACOCK, Optician, Shortland-street. tw~ Sewing Machines of every kind repaired on the premises LADIES! TADIES JU US- THE CHEAPEST DRESSES "3B& EVER OFFERED IS AT (gr dyson's. jga PULL DRESS, 12 YARDS..ONLY 9a. lld. r Worth about double A most suitable Dress for between the {Seasons. NO FICTION, But Genuine Bakgains !! ! ■ gome early and secure them 84, Qtjeen-street, Next Waters', Confectioner. E. W. DYSON, is NOW OFFERING THE GREATEST BARGAINS In Direct Importations of DRUSSELS AND rpAPESTRY QARPETS, PELT CARPETS, all widths, KIDDERMINSTER CARPETS, Hearthrugs, Floorcloth, BLANKETS, SHEETINGS, QUILTS, &o. 839~ The attention of Hotelke6pers and Parties Famishing is especially requested, as the Goods are to be sold Unusually Cheap ! 84, Q TJ B E" N - "STREET, Opposite the Cabstand SOUTH BRITISH FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. CAPITAL . .„ ~. £750,000. The popularity of the South British among In surers is clearly shown by the large and steady increase of its business. The receipts on Premium account have been: First Tear ......•- — .-.... - .£34,032 Second Year £69,041 Third Year £95,184 Lowest rates. Prompt and liberal settlement,etill specially attended. A. BOARDMAN, Manser. EW ZEALAND INSURANCE COMPANY. FIRE AND MARINE. Capital, paid up and invested £240,000. Insurance against LOSS BY FIRE of every des cription of Property may be effected with this Com pany. Hulls Insured for the Voyage or Time. Merchan liße, Goods, and Freight Insured, by steamers and sailing vessels. Risks o.i Specie subject to special arrangements. LOSSES PROMPTLY PAID. GEO. P. PIERCE, Manager. i T OSBORNE & CO., ,*l * WOOL STAPLERS & BROKERS, , . FORT-STRHBT, Auckland. i Are Wool and Skin Buyers. i They are ilso prepared to make liberal advances on Wool consigned to them, and which they will ware house and ship on the most favourable terms to their customers. i All Wools classified if required. > *** Reference : National Bank of New Zealand. IMPORTANT NOTICE. A. L O V E T T, TAILOR, J (Late Foreman at S. Coombes's). 3 Will resume Business in a few days in those pre -3 raises, four doors from Hewins', Grocers, Wellesley street, opposite the United Service Hotel. ILLIAMS'S KAURI GUM FIRE-KINDLERS, Unrivalled for Lighting or Reviving a V ire —C. Williams, in returning thanks for the liberal support he has received during the last six years, begs to state that by a new proce' 'f of cleaning the Gum, his Kindlers are greatly-h 4 proved in quality and increased in size, but •tlls >f price. The New and Improved Kindlera «ated r tinguiahed by a Red Label. Williams's Cbrfeotly Is WASHING FLUID saves a deal of labotrnul in its sr harmless to the finest fabric, and wor try it,— I, effects. Sold in bottleß at 6d and Is c' factory: Albert-fltreet,Auckland.



For Sale. OR SALT*, cheap, an improved Farm of 100 acres, one of the choice spots'in Waikato — For particulaifl apply James Cook, >v yna bam-street. SRQK SALE, one "small double -1 cylinder steam winch. One upright boiler, 3xG high, with Galloway tubes. One inverted tot :ical engine cylinder, 8 x 12.-J. Howden, fchortland street. TEMPERANCE HALL, ALBERT- X STREET. This Commodious Hall,with School-room adjoining. To be Let for Concerts, Public Meetings. Sunday Services, or for a Public School. A superior Piano anil Harmonium may b» hired with the Hall. Apply to D. Goldiei C. Eobinson; or the Secretary,^. \v. 3arr. _ TO BE LET, on Grafton Road, a large and convenient Family Residence, con taining ten rooms, always well supplied by pump and cunning stream of water, commodious yards ana Dut-butldings, togeiher with about two acres of ami, the greater portion of which is an Orchard in full bearing, fc SONS> No. 8, New Zealand Insurance Buildings. OB SALE, a Farm of 256 acres mostly rich flat land, well watered by a never failing stream, and with an extensive fronto S eto the sea. There are about 50 acres fenced and laid down in grass ; also a large and well grown Onsharilni fu.ll bearing, containing fibout two acres. The Buildings consist of a comfortable House, nearly new, contain ing 6 rooms; Stable, Sheda, etc., all m good order. The property is distant about 12 miles from Auck land, and can be reached by either boat, or otherwise in about two hours.—For further particulars, apply SAMUEL COOHRANE & SON, Laud Agents, Fort-street; OR Immediate~Sale, a first-class Farm at Maungaturoto. There are 1301 acres of rich black soil, together with doomed House Harden, and Orchard, and 40 acres in grass The Farm ia stocked with 100 sheep, 7 head of cattle. Price for stock, farm implements dJ^J: Sure. fowls, *n-:5 freahoM. -CJSO. The °™*I.**™™ ,o sell, as he is leaving the country.—J. K. Lennox, Estate As nt, Auckland. _ .. T7OR SALE, it Set of Purchas Blocks V for Junk Timber.-Aptly to Jamoa McEwen, Custom-house-street. __ , mo SHIPPERS, CONTRACTOR^ AND BUILDERS. X A X) E I TI MBEE. Tke undersigned ia selling at GREATLY REDUCED RATES. C. A. HARRIS, BRITOMART ROAD, AND AT THE SPIT, NAPIER. January 26, 1876. T O H N S O P P E T, W HOUSE & LAND AOENT. £=&, "OOR SALE, a Bargain, on J^oi^J^ very easy termg' a reall3r go°a •!i=a=r!S<§Beven-rooined House, with every con venience for a family ; enly 12 minutes walk from the Union Bank. FOR Immediate Fale, at an exceed ingly low price, a compact Farm of 100 ?crea good land, 25 of which are in grass, with four-roomefl House, Stables, &c, only 4 miles from Hamilton, with frontage to the main roa d. FOR SALE, on easy terms, a really- Good Dairy Farm, 42% acres, with good House, Stables, Sheds, and all necessary Buildings, suitable for carrying on the same. FOE SALE, on easy terms, a com fortable Four-roomed Oottaee, good garden, and about 4 acres land, in the best part of Richmond. FOR SALE, cheap, a good Totara Bush, 14 miles from Auckland. Terms easy. FOE, Immediate Sale, at very low prices, several choice Allotments at Ponsonby FOR SALE, at a Very Low Price, a Partly Improved FARM cf 81 Acres, wiUl House, &c, a"bout 13 Miles from Town. FOR SALE, on very easy terms, at Ponsonby, a good 6-roomed House, with every convenience, and freehold allotment 45 x 110 feet. JOHN SOPPETT, House, Land, and Estate Agent, No 8, Queen-street. _^ FOR SALE by R C. GREENWOOD, auctioneer, House, Land, and Commission Agent, Market House:— For Sale, a Compact Little Homrstead, 6 mtteS from town, 21 s,cres, f'need and under cultivation, 4-rcomed lion Be, 4-stall stable, garden, orchard, Ac. Stock and Implements can be taken at a valuation. Price, jC3SO. Terms, £50 ; cash balance, 5 years at S per cent. _ For Sale, a Splendid Farm at Mount Albert Terma easy. For Sale, 2 Freehold Allotments, 33 x 106 feet each, in William-street. Price, £40 each. For Sale, a Freehold Allotment in Coburg-street, next Victoria-street East. Terms easy. For Sale, a 4-roomed Cottage in Newton. Price, about £75; £10 in the Building Society. For Sale, a 6-roomed Cottage in William-street,, Low price. Terms easy. For Sale, about 400 acres of Good Fern land, three miles from Wainku, on the Drury Road. Price, 10S per acre. Four-roomed House in Newton Road, allotment 33 by 100, freehold, good well of water. Price, £200. Five-roomed House in Newton Road, allotment 33 by 200, good well of water. Price, £200. Two attached Cottages near Kyber Pass Road, 33 by 100, freehold, good well, let at 12s per week. A bargain, £95. Five Allotments off the Great North Road, all adjoining, and freehold, containing; in all half-an icre. Very cheap, £25. One-roomed House, and large allotment, with good well, situated in Commercial Road. Price, £30, the lowest. Also, Houses, Land, Allotments, freehold and leasehold, in various parts of the Town, Suburbs, and Province R. C. GREENWOOD, Land, Estate, and Commission Agent Market House. If EAT! MEAT!! MEAT!! STAR MEAT DEPOT, PARNELL. J. K. SMITH Again cal's the attention of th« Residents of Parnell, and Suburbs, to t< c following List of Pries:— Prime Roast Be f 4<l 5d and 6d $ ft> Steaks, 5d a> d 6d $ ft Stewing B«"f, 3d, 3J<d. and 4d $ 6 Cormner Be-f 3tfd a".d 4d # ft Cornf d Reef, %y,A and 4fl $ lb Corned B«ef 26* the lOOtbs Hlnd-quart»rß Mutton, 4*l lb Loin of Mutton, 3^ 3R tt> Fore-quartPTS Mutton, I%\ $ tt> Haunches Mutton, 4)£a <£ lb Sartd es Mutton 4d # ft Pork, 4d, sd, and 6ds ft. J.K.S. has always on hand the Best Ox and Hei/er Beef, fresh and salted. Mutton of the Finest Quality. G-oods Delivered, and Orders received Terms, Cash. ADVANCE T> A? s EL L- Jl C. Wr° D WILLSB-r °RCASH; _ v _ ,4d f sdand6d Roasting 8. 2(Jt0 BoilinS?ef,27Bperlool8perloolb S . Oome2?tton, 4*fd Mutton, 4d' ■Sis Mut' on, 3^d i'ore-quaitrrs Mutton, 2%&. J*h OTHER GOODS EQUALLY CHEAP TO ' MEET THE TIMES ' THE TOWN CHALLENGED FOR 4: QUALITY. ha GOOD 3 DBLIVERED,