The Evening Star.

Vol. VII.—No. 1,944 ]

Auckland, N.Z., JfJRiDAT, maY 12, 1876

[Price s ONE PENN"Y 3



0 m mmwtiM\Mu*imrWUimWMag^B*wmaHyimn*aw^misixm nS^_ "REGULAR MONTHLY #S«fcpV Xl STEAM GOMMUNICATIO «y_§SJS_»'BETWEEN AUCKLAND, SYDNEY 4_-£__3_l_ll3- AND MELBOURNE. The fast and favourite s.s. HERO, Captain Logan, may be expected here again abou the 17th of May. She will leave tor Sydney and Melbourne three dayi after arr iral, *' CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agents. 16, Qneen-street, Auckland, April 22,1875. «H_A l?OR TARANAKI fiCf^-'''yfi%v JL NELSON, PICTON, WEL Pg;^ LINGTON, LYTTELTON, ANB [Booking through to' Melbourne, Greymouth, Hokitika, Westport, Akaroa, Timaru, and Oamaru.] TUESDAY, MA_ 16. The Union Bteam Shipping Company's magnificent new Steamer TAUPO, Captain Worsp, will leave the Onehunga Wharf on TUESDAY, 16th May, at 2.45 p.m. Passengors by 2 p m. train. Tc be followed by Hawea, 23rd ; Taupo. 30th Throv'igh tickets to Melbourne at reduced rates, For. freight or passage apply to HENDERSON & MACFARLANE,- 25. Queen-Btreet *\A. WEW ZEALAND _.felnll_K '* ' STEAM SHIPPING COM !|f^ll|!^-* PANY (LIMITED.) For New Plimouth, Nelson, Piotov, Wblliho son, Lyttelton, and o*aoo ; transhipping at Wellington for Wanga-TUI, Napier, and PoverT- Ba_ ; and at Nelson for Westpobt, Gbexmouth, and Hokitika. {PASBENOEBS BOOKED THBOCOH XO MELBOURNE.] Tho b.i. WELLINGTON Captain M. Carey, will leavo the Onehunga Wharf on SATURDAY (To-morrow), the 13th May, at 11.30 am, Latest train for Passengers, 11 a.m. For freight or passage apply to W. F. WHEELER, Auokland, Or, A. BARNES, Onehunga. Offices: Hobson's Buildings, Shortland-street. AA^ MEW ZEALAND «^M^k_ SHIPPING COMPANY'S __-___lisg&3 pOR LONDON DIRECT. The Al Composite Clipper CARNATIC, 881 tons register. William 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, Queen-street, 15th February, 1876. PASSENGERS' LINE OF PACKETS TO NEW ZEALAND. OWNED BY MESSRS. SHAW, SAVtLL ft CO.. 34, Leadenhall-street, London. The above line of Bhips are regular jSjafcSak. traders to all the principal ports of gSßßfaSP'ik New Zealand. They are clipper ships, classed Al at Lloyds, and commanded Sp^KS^^g by experienced masters. The Bill of ' 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 A GRAHAM, CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agents. __"-SJ___ 17^ RUSSELL, P^^^^-C WANGAROA, AND MAN. ' The 88 lONA Will leave every Monday, at 5 p.m. (weather per mitting). Psssengers booked and Bmall parcels pre paid at the Office, on the Wharf. No cargo received after 4 pm. FOR WANGAREI AND MANGAPAI, CALLING AT McKENZTE'S COVE To Land Mangawai Passengers. The s.s. ARGYLE Will leave for the above places every Tuesday, at 5 p.m. — The s.s. ROWENA Will leave the Queen-street Wharf (weather and cir cumstances permittirg') for Tauranga, every Friday, at 5 p.m., calling at Kati Kati should sufficient in ducement offer and connecting with the s.s. Staffa for all Bay of Plenty ports. FOR COROMANDEL. The s.s. ARGYLE Will leave i very Monday morning at 11 o'clock, and every Friday at 3 p.m. A. McGREGOR, Manager. J%r HHHE brigantine ELIRT, l_MS\ J. 100 tons register, John McKenzie, 'iSrfSPI-. Master, is a regular trader between Auckland and Lyttelton. For freight or passage apply to D. H. McKENZIE. Auckland, February 15th, 1876. "««l wl TTTAIKATO STEAM 3»dfc3k W NAVIGATION AND 3ffIS__JS»COAL MINING COMPANY "raraffi_-l& (LIMITED). Time Table : The steamers WAIKATO and ALERT leave- Mercer for Hamilton daily at 10.30 a.m. Hamilton for Mercer, aily at 8 a.m. FRANZ SCHERFF, Secretary. Fort-street, May 8,1876. T«V*k. "OEGULAR STEAM figjA^l^v JtV COMMUNICATION WITH The fast and commodiouß s.s. TRANSIT, Will ply regularly between Wairoa and Auckland, leaving AucUland every Monday and Thursday, and returning from Wairoa every Tuesday and Friday, at such hours as will suit the tide, of which due notice Will be given. Leave Auckland : Leave Wairoa: Priday, May 12, spm Saturday, May 13,10 am Freight, 10s per ton. Passage, sn; Return, 7s. M. NICCOL, Agent. April 22,1876. -_a_9cvas__ Qteam communica _§P?^Wl-_|V TION "WITH THE THAMES 7P ,?, rs. '^ AND COROMANDEL; TIME-TABLE. ENTERPRISE (p.s.)-Fob Thames. From Auckland: From Thames: Fridry, 2 pm Saturday, 12noon J The DURHAM will resume her trips in a few days. All cargo to be alongsid • 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. jjk "p O R W A I U X U. «**■ hU BETSY Will leave the Government Wharf, Onehunga, for Wamku, as follows :— FRIDAY, 12th May, at 12 noon, taking goods for Pollock Settlement. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Orders to collect goods left at the stores of Messrs. ?„ ereon and Ma-farlane, Agents Union S.S. Co.; -is t h Bb and Ca >wiU me6twith prompt A. ; . CUNNINGHAM, , . , «v Onehunga or Newmirket.



groMCTgjggqtg* _BW_--WtJß>BßrlWr?Bsar_BrWgßg_gßgt-MCB_ge_aBBBWB-MBB Shipping. • 1 *k?k A UCKLAND STEAM . «a_!ren|3^ xx packet co. FOR NAPIER DIRECT, The s.s, SOUTHERN CROSS, t On SATURDAY next, at 2 p.m. a FOR GISBORNE AND NAPIER. The s,s, PRETTY JANE On MONDAY next, at 4 p.m. W. LODDER, Manager1 and Engineer. -' -__**->_ TjlOK PORTLAND >,' Jgllll^-P (OREGON). The Fine Clipper Ship LA ESCOCESA, Will sail as ahove on discharge of hey inward cargo. For freight or passage apply to . , . •• JOHN BATGER, t Agent N.Z. -hipping Co, Limited. .Xjfefc&K "pO~K LONDON rflli-llilfi T0 FOLLOW THE GLENLORA. ' The splendid clipper barque DILPUSSUND, Al for 21 years at Lloyd's, W. Kelly, Commander. The above vessel having the greater part of her cargo engaged wrll meet with quick despatch. For freight or passage apply to l. d. Nathan &• co., Agents. I Bugls--.-- Gjardiß .. -- TTADXHALL NURSERY. V CHELTENHAM, NORTH SHORE. W. WELLS & SON, Proprietors, Have on Hand and For Pale,— Fruit, Forest, and Ornamental Trees and Shrubs, in great variety Vines, Climbers, Rosos, Fuschias, and Bedding Plant* in stock. GARDENS LAID OUT OR RENOVATED. Orders left at Post-office General Store, North Shore, punctually attended to. Tp BTO TOGRAPHIC NOTICE. The undersigned having purchased the NEGATIVES taken at the establishment of Mr R. H Bartlktt, late Photograper, Qneen-strret, Auckland, beg to Intimate that COPIES of the samo may be obtained on application to them at their Rooms, 224, Queen street, Auckland. It is requested that orders from a distance accompanied by a remittance. S2S-THE AMERICAN PHOTOGRAPHIC COMPANY ! -©» Per JOHN IWcQARBIGLE. Man.'per. MR. M A■C, L E AN, DENTIST, PRINCES-STREET, AUCKLAND. Professional Hours:—9 to 1 a.m., and 2to sp.m. Lata hour by appointment, ' "DOR SES, BUGG IE S, &c. R E mTv E D. FOR HIRE, Horses, Buggies, or any other kind of vehicle, at my new stables, Lome and Wellesley streets. W.7CROWTHER. BAY OF ISLANDS COAL YARD BREAKWATER ROAD. BAY,! OF ISLANDS AND NEWCASTLE COAL ON SALE. Offloe: 7, Qneen-street. HENRY GILFILLAN, Agent EMUS AND II ANN A, ARTIST PHOTOGRAPHERS, Corner of QUEEN AND WeLLESLEY - STREETS WEST, Over Messrs. Hewin'fl. GEORGE AKERS, FREEMAN'S BAY SOAP AND CANDLE WORKS. £2?" Cash Buyer of Tallow. piEERTI CIDER !! CIDER! """ DEVONSHIRE CIDER! andersigned'having made arrangements for a ibgu'.ar supply of first-class Cider, begs to intimate to his customers and the public generally, that the First Shipment is now to hand, and he is-now pre pared to supply it regularly, in bottles only. For price and particular", apply to GEORGE GLEDHILL, Wellesley-street. MR. FAULDER, Sole Contraotor to the City Council for the Emrtjing 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. MUNT HOBSON NURSERY, REMUERA. C. T. WREN offers a good and comprehensive Stock of Nursery Goods, embracing all descriptions. The Nursery List will be forwarded as usual shortly. Seed Potatoes, consisting of—Early Kose, Early Goderick, Dobble's Early. 2d $ H> ; 1 cwt and upwards at 15s per cwt; Prolific Kidney, l£d 1$ lb; 1 cwt and upwards at 12s $ cwt: per ton, £10 ; Pink-eye and Lapstone Fluke, Id _l ft; 8s per cwt; Lats Rose, Is 6d 5H ft ; Bresee's Peerless, Bresee's Climax, Bresee's King of the Earlies. Bresee's Prolific, Giant King, Giant Lapstone, Walker's Improved Regent, Sovereign Kidney Patterson's Victoria, at 4d $ ft; Winter Kidney, Early Champion, Fortyfold, Pink-eyed Kid ney. Tod's Perfection, at 3d ft ; Blue Tartar, Jack son's Kidney, at Id $ ft. r CARSON, _l » House and Land Agent, Rent and Debt Collector, Stichbury's Buildings, Qneen-street. QUEEN-STREET, April 24.—Dear Sir,—Your offer to Exchange a £7 10s Simpson Sewing Machine for one of my £5 5s Princess's, is respectfully declined, believing the latter the most valuable machine. —W. O. DENNEB, Queen-street— To Mr Parkinson, Waikato. -OELIABLE INDEMNITY Against Loss (Fire or Marine) secured to Policy holders in the NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND, Representing ONE MILLION STERLING of Capital, with Unlimited Liability of its Shareholders. LIBERAL TERMS, AND PROMPT SETTLEMENT OF LOSSES. HENRY E. WILLIAMS, Manager. Offices—2s, Queen-street. NEW ZEALAND INSURANCE COMPANY. FIRE AND MARINE. Capital, paid up and invested • • • • £240,000. Insuranoe 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 dise, Goods, and Freight Insured, by steamers and Bailing vessels Risks on Specie subject to speoial arrangements. _..—,■ J LOSSES PROMPTLY PAID? GEO. P. PIERCE. Manage*.



W. WEBSTER, * Wholesale and Rk_a_l SADDLER AI.D HARNESS MAKER, 133. QUM.N-S-RKET. AUCKLAND, (Next the Union Bank) WS MIT H, deceiving and » Forwarding Agent, Queen-street Whari, Auckland. Goods delivered from Ship's side with despatch N.B-—Ballast supplier! ABERDEE-TIBOOfnFACTORY, ALBERT-STREET. Every description of Men's, Women's, and Children's Colonial made Boots and Shoes kept in stock. The only Manufactory in the Province where hand [ closed and hand made Boots are to be had. i A supply of Seamless Watertight- always on [ on hand. I BLACK & CO. CLARKE B MOTHERS, (LATE CROMBIE'S) ROYAL FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERIES, l (Opposite Union Bank), QUEEN-S. T R E E T, Auckland. First-lass Portraits, from C.D.V. to Life Size, at Moderate Prices. Children's Portraits taken Instantaneously. MX. T. ~T~R. AF F 0 RD, SURGEON DENTIST, W AK__l_lD-8-K-KT. Teeth extracted without _>am by Dr Clover's Patent Oxide Gas. Artiflcal Teeth (from One to a Full Set). MONEY TO LE*D on first-class freehold security, at low rates of interest.— R. 0. Dyer, Shortland-stree ii| ON TRY TO T.-NP in large <v ': small sums, nt low rate of Interest.—Apply to Mr. Laishley. Solicitor, THrh-street. 4? PUlfl ANITSMALLER SUMS <&•»/" J\J to LEND on Freehold Security, ntpmt low if security first-clasH.—Apply to Elliott Mever. Solicitor, 28. Shortland-streot. I S S NORMAN, teacher of music, Waterloo Quadrantv Opposite Government House. ITY WEST No. 2 PUBLIC SCHOOL, WELLINGTON-STREET. EVENING CLASSES., English, Arithmetic/ Book-kef ping, &c—Mr Harrison. Terms, Is Cd per week. Junior Elemen tary Class, Is per week. French — Mons F, Peltiser, of the Collego of Henri Quatre, Parii. Terms, 7s per lesson of one hour. Three lessons, per week, 2s 6d. Grbman— Latin, Akrebra. and Geometry: Mr J T. G. Hbnsen, of the U, iver. ity of Kiel Tf-rms, Is per lesson of one hour. Three lessons 'per week, 2a 6d. Two or more subjects by agreement. Book-keeping Class for Ladies. T M P 0 R T' A' N T. NOTICE OF REMOVAL ! J. BENDEBSONin thanking his friends and the public generally for their, favours for the post sixteen years. beg to irforra ihem that ho has fatten tho promises lately occupir d by H. Gilberd, Painter, Wyndham-street, i •• it below Herald office), and purposes eivine his undivided attention to the HOUSE AND SHIP PAIS TING BUSINESS, iv which he will endeavour to merit a continuance cf their patronage. N.8.-Tbe extensive Stock of Paperhangings, Ac, will be disposed at the Lowest remunerative Prices. All Orders executed, with despatch by experienced workmen. T OSBO RN E & Ca, tIU WOOL STAPLERS & BROKERS, FORT-BTTtBKT, 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 customers. All Wools classified If required. \* Reference: National Bank of New' Zealand. ONES ! BONEM! BONSB! Bought In any quantities for Cash at the Freeman's Bay Bone Mills, and at No, 101, Lower Queen-street, bY J. & J. SOPPET. VTOIICE OF R E M 0 V A L. ELWIN B. DICKSON, LICENSED LAND BROKER, Under the Land Transfer (Torrens') Act, 1870, DRAUGHTSMAN, ILLUMINATOR, HERALD PAINTER, ETC. Agent for Mutual Life Association of Australasia. 7, SOMERVELL'S BUILDINGS, AUCKLAND. B~E READY! PREPARE FOB WINTER!! And go to the DOCTOR. >' o! not Ihe Doctor, but to the DOCTOR'S FOE, and that is at No. 70, WM. BROWNHILL'S, BOOTM I KER, Where you can get your old BOOTS REPAIRED with Gotta Percha Soles. Every Pair Guaranteed Water-proof, and Patches put on with Soluti non a new principl '. No Stitching required; or done with Leather, B-T" KEEP YOUR POOR FEET DRY. _js_l It licks Hall's Balsam, Udolpho Wolfe's Schnapps, er Weston's Wizard Oil. 70, QUEEN-STREET, Opposite the Bank of New Zealand. SYMONDS-STREET GROCERY, HAY, CORN, AND PROVISION STORE. D. ROBERTSON Wishes to inform his numerous friends and patrons of his Removal to more extensive premises (those lately occupied by Mr Pet»rs), where, with the com bined efforts of his brother, P Robertson, with whom he has entered into partnership, ha will be able promptly to execute all orders, and hopes to reoeive a fair share of public support. In future the business will be carried on under the style of ROBERTSON, BROS. I N.B.— Town prices strictly adhered to. Choice ! supplies of Butter and Eggs daily. All orders delivered free of charge. ■jfif a T I C E. T. B. "CAME* ON, Architect and Engineer, Corner of High-street and Vulcan Lane, Is prepared to supply Plans, Specifications, and correct Estimates for all description of Buildings on shortest notice. | A OABD.J SAMUEL WELLS House, Land, and Commission Agent, Collector of Rents, Debts, jgig'ilway Rates, &o. Loans arranged. Office:—l 29, Queen-street (three doors below the Union Bank.) fIHAELES GOODWILL, \J WHEELWRIGHT, AND AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENT MAKER, Otahuhu. Spring Carts, Wagons, &c, made and repaired on the premises. Goods forwarded per Train to the Waiha GIL HAM'S 'Busses will leave • Onehunga at a quarter to 8 a.m. and quarter to 12 everyday; Auckland at a quarter to 10 a.m and quarter to 4 p.m. If required, a Special Coach will be run to suit convenience of evening parties TftT A. PATTERSO N, VV • WHOLESALE AND RETAIL GROCER, AND CORN DEALER, Qu_EN-S-_.EE_,-Onehunga. Agent for the Wangarei Coal, delivered in One i hunga. Screened, 30s per ton; Unscreened, 25s i Pf__so'on hand: Firewood, cut and uncut; Hay • Straw, Chaff.



gg_________B_gj___gjggg^ Business Cards. | OHN SOPP E.T <9 HOUSE, LAND, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, NO. 8, Q-EKN-S-RBK-. Agent for Mr. Carter's Waikato Parcels Delivery. and Passenger Booking. August 5,1875. , ~ W. HABDWICK • FAMILY GROCER AND GENERAL PROVISION MERCHANT, Shortland Crescent, Auckland. ... G.W.H. "In returning thanks to his numerous friends and the public generally for their kind sup port daring tbe past, is glad to inform them that he is Btill in a position to carry out with promptness and despatch any orders that may he entrusted to his care. Mone'but fir, t-class Oooda guarant .cd. fl/ A R NOCK BROTHERS, ---▼ ▼ SOAP * CANDLE MANUFACTURERS, Richmond, Cox's Crebk. Offlce- Durham-street, Auckland. GO 0~d""K' v S 'BUS S'E S ® lerve Coombes' quarter, to and, a quarter-past every hour for Newmarket ' ~ Epsom—B, quarter to 11. 2, and 5. Grafton Road—Every hour. CARRIAGES, BUGGIES, HANSOMS, ETC., ALWAYS ■ ON HIRE. - . [Established 11 Years.] , W B B A L, T T • NEW AND SECOND-HAND Clothier and General Dealer, Weilcsley-street East. Clothing bought, sold, and exebnnged. N.B —Arrangements can be made for the Purchase of Clothing, Books, &c . at private houses. MUTIOB OF REMOVAL. J. HE A P BegP lo ._nr.Ti) <t I) a, le lap lie-GT'fnrd in tiro premises lately occupied by Mrs, Shaw, SymondK-street, opposite St. Sepulchre's Church. A Good Stock of Drapery, Haberdashery, &c, on Saloat the Lowest Prices. A UCKLAND WATE RjW OR X S. BRANSTON & FORSTER, DULY LICENSED PLUMBERS, Are prepared to lay on Water Services in accordance with the Specifications and General Conditions required, and on the most reasonable terms. BRANSTON & FORSTER, Plumbers »nd Gasfltteru, &c Albert-street. TAMES BUTCHER, «l CARTER, CONTRACTOR, *c. Goods Cleared and Delivered from Ships' side on shortest notice. BALLAST SUPPLIED. Newcastle and Bay op Island Coals. Also, Ftn. wood, cnt or uncnt. at REASONABLE RATES OF,A U L s *Jm Is prepared to make up Gentlemen's Clothing to m easure from £1 14s 6d a Tweed Far-hloDablo Suli,, warranted well phrunt.; also, Tweed Trousers form 108 6d.—B. FAULRO, Tai'or, three doors from Royal MMI Hotel. Victoria-strget Cleaning. Repairing, #c "^ 0~ f 1^ C E C. T. HARDING Having purchased the joint business of Meiers F, A rchard and J Brown, Coal and Firewood Merchants, of Mechrnics' Be.y, begs to intimate that he is pre pared to execute all orders for Coals, Firewood, *c, on the most libe.ral terms, and hopes by strict atten tion to business tn receive a share of that patronage so liberally accorded to his predecessors. N.B.—Posts, Rwils, and Palingrralways*6n haud. FENCING OK /LL DESCRIPTION. Carting Done with Despatch. All orders left nt Mr R. Brewin's Auckland Seed Depot will receive promp attention. p D: BUR K~~E, WHOLESALE BELLOWS MAKER, Wakeeield-street, Auckland. W"~ Blacksmith's Bellows made and repaired. BUTLER AND McINNES, HOUSE, SIGN, AND DECORATIVE PAINTERS AND PPERHANGERS, Foot of Wakefield-strcet. Oil, Colour, Glass, White Lead, Scrim, Brushes, Varnishes, Glue, Paperhangings of all descriptions. H-" All orders entrusted to their care will roccive prompt attention. IANOEORTES, Ac, Just Arrived ex Carnatic— A choice assortment of English Pianofortes, with Ihe Patent Three Pedals, to be sold heap ;' also, a large stock of Musical Instruments of all kindSj and all the newest and most popular Music of the day. All the above having been selected per sonally by Mr. H. Oucksey in the Home Markets, each instrument vvill have his registered trade mark, "Invicta," and will be guaranteed genuine.—H. CUCKSEY, Music Seller, 240, Queen-street. mo ARRIVE: 60 tons Baker's Best Otago Flour 1,000 sacks Oats On Salo by T. H. HALL & CO. "CI X P H CE B E: 10 CASES CANTERBURY CHEESE. T. H. HALL & CO. CANTERBURY CHEESE. 24 CASES ON SALE. T. H. HALL & CO. QATMEAL & PEARL BARLEY. Fresh Shipments on Sale. T. H. HALL & CO. "^T E W TEAS. The undersigned have on sale a Parcel of High Class Teas, in half-chests and boxes, now received ex ' Nardoo' © Foo Chow, carefully and well selected for the market. T. H. HALL & CO. -XT E L S O N HOPS. SREATHING, ROOFING, AND BOILER FELT. OATS BACON AND HAMS T. H. HALL & CO., OF "REMOVAL. MRS. BUTTERWORTH, MILLINER, Will OPEN in a few days in those central and com . modious premises vacated by Mr J. C. Morris. MRS. BUTTERWORTH, In thanking her f/iends for their past favours, bsg to announce that she will open the new premies with a Large and \. ell-sel_cted STOCK of the NEWEST LONDON AND PARISIAN DESIGNS n MILLINERY, MANTLES, &c. . B__~ The increased accommodation will enable her to j execute all orders with despatch.



I Business Cards "|^*EWTON STEAM SANITARY PIPE WORKS. To the Public of Auckland and Suburbs. I now offer my Large Stock of GLAZED SOCKET PIPES at a Greater Reduction on Former Prices, or from Fi-TY to Sixty rbr Cent, under the PET Pipes now using in Fort-street and the Road to Parnell. GEORGE BOYD. jn H E A V I N» S WORLD'S HIGHEST PRIZE IMPROVED SELF-CLEANSTNG RAPID WATER FILTER. The undersigned has just received his first shipment of the above, which will purify the most offe_sive water with astonishing rapidity, »Dd are the only onfs Capable of Removing Animalcule and Skwaoe, being so constructed as to prevent the passage of the most minute . • .'bodies. 'Tfi-y^also MATKRIALLY REDUCE H'-RDNESS, and are tho ONLY KILTBRB WHICH DO NOTRENDFIRthe WATER FL-T AND INSIPID, as instead of withdrawing carbonic acid from the water they impart it. There is i o water which they do not lender Sparkling, Whole*ome, and agreeable. Their principle advnnta^e-r over_ all other Filters are their simplicity of construction, rapidity and regularity with which they perform their work, and the facility with which they e»n be thoroughly cleaned by anyone in a few minutes. SOLE AGENT FOR AUCKLAND : W. S. JONES, Wholesale Saddler and Importer, Queen-street. OUPPORT LOCAL INDUSTRIES SOAP! SOAP ! SOAP! J. ALLENDER Begs to direct tho attention of the Public to the fact that his CAiiiiOLic Soap is a sure preventive against SmaUj-I'OX, Measl.s, and all Contagious DiscrrFes. and highly recommended by the Public Health Doctors as a thorough disin fectant for reneral domestic use. A free use of this Soap in families would tend to lessen doctor's bills. J.A. would also draw the attention of the Trade to his various brands of First Prize Common Soaps, which for years havo 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 14 lb boxes Fancy assorted Oval Tablets, 7 and l-ltr boxes Fancy Assorted Square Tablets, 7 and I_l_ boxes Honey, Glycerine, Elder Flower, and Carbolic, in bars and tablets, 7 and I.lb boxes Soft Soap, for Wool-washing, Machinery, and general scouring purpcr.es, equal to the im ported article G r.svts, for Log and Fowl Feed, always Parnell Steam Soap and Candle Works, Office, 7. Queen-street, Auckland. miMBER! TIMBER! The Unl n Sash and Door Company, Mechanics' Bay, have on hand a very large Stock of all kinds of Timber for Buildings, and an unsurpassed quality of Second-class Stuff at very low rates. Sashes, Doors, Mouldings, and Tongued and Grooved and Wide Boards, alsoWery cheap. TDARNELL NURSERIES. MASON BROTHERS, In thanking their numerous patrons for the kind support so liberally bestowed during the past ten years, beg to intimate this is the proper season for PLANTING, and to solicit an INSPECTION of their ORNAMENTAL, FLOWING, AND OTHpil SHRUBS, FOREST, SHELTER, AND FRUIT TREES, of which they have a Large and Varibd Collrction. The Stock, thi ■ season, is the best they have ever offered to the public, the. plants being full-sized, well grown, and ln splendid condition for removal. Gakdens Laid Out BY Coktract. Descriptive Catalogues may be had on application to MASON BROS!, PARNELL NURSF.RIFS; Or, to ROBT. BRBWIN (our Agent), Seed Merchant, Queen-street. Auckland. I SHER AND CO., Wholesale, Shipping, and Family Butcher, Queen-street, corner of Durham-street, Auckland. Poultry of all kind s dressed to order. Prime Smoked Tongues, Home-cured Bacon. Corned Beef on sale in large quantities. N.B.—Dealers in Game. Llv6 Pheasants forwarded to all parts of the Colony upon receipt of order. Families waited on in town or suburbs. -.vr O T I C E. I am the only direct importer of T. Russell and Sons Cold and Silver Watches For proof, compare my prices others in the trade. Orders taken for class of Watch, and 10 per cent charged over expenses. F. H. Lewisson keeps the lareest assortment of Gold and Silver Watches in New Zealand. F. H. LEWISSON, OPPOSITE THE UNION BANK. VST Price List of Watche. sent free of Cost. PX 'BRODICK CASTLE, AT AICKIN'S, "THE PHARMAC V," 100 DOZEN J. AND E. ATKINSON'S CELEBRATED PEBPUMEEY, COMPBISINQ THE FASIHIONABLE PERFUMES Ess. of Mandevilla Ess. of Burlingtonia Ess. of Cytisus Ess. of Aponogeton Ess. of Seringa Ess. of Gardenia ESS. OF THE WHITE ROSE ' ESS. OF THE STEPHANOTJS, In Bottles at 2s 6d, ss, 7s 6d, 14s, and 245. Also, a great variety of well-known and popular perfumes by the SAME MAKERS. EX. ' WAVE OF LIFE': 15 CASES BRISTOL'S, AVER'S, & TOWNSEND'S SAKSAPARILLA, &c, &c. AICKIN, CHEMIST AND PHARMACIST, QUEEN - STREET, Auckland.



Miscellaneous. IMPORTED DIRECT FROM THE X FACTORY, BY T. AND S. MORRIN, FOR F. H. LEWISSON, 30 CASES 01? AMERICAN CLOCKS. CLOCKS ! ~" CLOCKS ! CLOCKS ! Now on Sale. CLOCKS ! CLOCKS I CLOCKS ! Each Clock has been taken to pieces and oiled. B^" Thejfollowing are the prlceß:— , Each. jE b. d C-inch 1-day ~ v „ •■ 015 0 8 „ 1 „ .. - .'• .. 017 6 8 „ 8 „ 15 0 10 „ 1 „ 1 5 0 10 „ 8 „ 1 15 0 12 „ 8 , 2 0 0: STRIKING CLOCKS. 8 „ 1 „ Striking 1 5 0 8 „ 8 ,-, 1 15 0 10 „ 1 „ , 1 76 10„8„ „ 2 0 0 12 „ 8 „ , • 2 10 0 Gothic 1-day Striking 10 0 Gothic 8-day Striking 1 5 0 EACH CLOCK GUARANTEED AND SENT TO ANY PART OF THE CITY. The Best Quality of Waterbdrry. F. H. LEWISSON, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND, Opposite the Union B_nk. "XT O T 1 C E. JOHN C. MORRIN, GROCER, WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANT, Begs to inform his friends and the public that he IS nowjMoving to those ( NEW PREMISES IN QUEEN-STREET, Next to the New Theatre, Four doors below Dornwell's, the Butcher, and three doors from Victoria-street, where he hopes to receive the same patronage as heretofore. T & J~ SOPPET, _? 0 FREEMAN'S BAY STEAM MILLS, AND No. 101, Lower Queen-street, Wharf, Auckland. TTARBOUR BOARD ELECTION. TO MR. H. S. MEYERS,— Dear Sir,—We, the undersigned ratepayers to the Harbour Board feel much pleasure iv requesting you to allow yourself to bo nominated as a Candidate to fill the vacancy cau»ed by the retirement of J. S. Macfarlane. Eeq.. and, in the event of 3rour consent ing, we pledge ourselves to use our best endeavours to secure your return. We are, Dear Sir. Yours faithfully, B. Tonks and Co J S Macfarlane Malcolm Niccol Stewart and Anderson Arnold, Hines and Co Lewis Brothers James Harris J. Cosgrave and Co Holland and Butler Henry Gilnllan Ooupland and Co E. and H Isaacs Jakins and Willcox Brown, Barrett and Co Ohamptaloup and Cooper Thomas Macky J..C. Morrin R, Messenger A. H. Diethelm M. Montauue Thomas Hancock John Buchanan Heinrich Kohn N. A. Close Rarnett and Levy E. Eilingham John Beid L D. Nathan and Co. Joseph Craig Malcolm Niccoll M Levy and Co Gn-rett Brothers F. Hewin and Brother Charts Marl's J B. Francis French and Co. G. Holdship J. McLaughlin F. Winter Ballin Brothers David Evitt Shirley W. Hill Walter Graham Henry Elliot . David Bloom Ballantine and Cammell J. P. King Jas. Cutler G. H. Layers David (^oldie T. Phillipps J. Kennedy J. Alexander Krummer and Co Hill and Ffiiton J. A. Barber R. Whitson and Sons James Rush A. Dornwell W. S Hughes. A. De Ro. c Snmuel McCoskle Robert Miileir David Water John Henderson Thos. Keightley George Reeve Wm. Anderson B. Pjllinger Grant and Morton Anderson and Co W. F. Wheeler Jae. Fletcher M. F. Ram»ay H. D. Rolph and Co F H. Lewisson John Robinson Owen McGinn J Duff J. Hasl tt Robert Lusk Samu<-1 Jaggar. John Mynott J. . eering G. P. Davy W. Farquhar M Grace H. Ogle T. Howell Fisher and Co J Kinney George Watts John Syms W. McCracker Watson and Murray W Tate T. Walker John Muir M, Murphy William Marks George Elliott Harry Canham Alex. Mcllroy Franz Scuorff Auckland, May 5,1876. MESSRS. B. TONKS AND CO., J. S. M cfarlane, and other Gentlemen sign ing the Requisition. Gbnt_-MR_,—l have much pleasure in complying with your request, and if elected will use my best efforts to further the interests of the Harbour Board, Yours faithfully, ■a. S.-MEYERS. Auckland, May 5,1876. moiH- -J-LKOiOKS <»F" MEMBERS JL FOR THE HARBOUR BOARD. Gentlemen, —I have the honour to announce that lam a Candidate for a Seat at the Harbour Bjard, vacated by John Sangster Macfarlane, Esq. JAMES ANSENNE. Auckland, May 8,1876. , "I!*" ARRIVED by the brig ** mjkm pm* i Sydney, and for sale by the^Sub scribagJUf fl-ga Bone Dust. —L W Eaton.



For Sale., mO SHIPPERS, CONTRACTORS,"!^ BUILDERS. X A U R I T I|M B E R. The undersigned is selling at GREATLY EED|UCED E;ATES. c. a."harris, BRITOMART ROAD, AND AT THE SPIT, NAPIER. January 26, 1876. T> O GREEN WO 0 D, Auctioneer, Land A_m Commission Agent, Market House. Valuable Farm for Sale at Opotoki, one and a-half miles from the Township, containing about 600 acres of rich alluvial soil, divided into paddr cks; 80 a"res laid down in rich grassy 100 acres of flrstcla. s bush, ;, remainder toot.fern, high titree. etc, etc. The whole of the land is fenced With quick-thorn, posts, and wire. Attention is called to the above as being an opportunity for a good Farm seldom to be met with. Price, £8 an acre. For Sale, 240 ac es of good Land (fern and bush), a stream of water runs' through the centre, situated in the Parish of Ararimu, County Eden. Price, £_'>. F r Sale, CO acres of L_nd, Parish of Okahu, Coun'y of Marsdfn. Price, £12. For Sale, 20 acres of good Land on the WhfcU Flats, with water frontage,- fenced, and in grass, accessibl - by good roads. Price, £225. r For Sale, half-an-acre of good Land, together with three-roomed Cottage, . fenced with stone walls, on the Mount Albert. Boad.two miles from town; a good investment. Pric<\ £105, ;i For Pale, a new five-roomed House in Brown-street, Ponsonby, well finished, good well, allotment 40 v 107 ; let for lis per week ; price, £190, £100 can remain on the Building Society. V&~ Household Gcods, Furniture, Land, House, or other Property, sold by auction either at: the Market-house orl the residences of the .'seller, on the most favorable terms. ' t^ R. C. GREENWOOD, auctioneer, House, Land, and Commission Agent, Market House. FOR SALE, in the Town of One hunga, on easy terms, a Paddock of 13 acres of Grsss Land, well fenced, double frontage—Apply to Captain Symonds, Onehunga; or the Herald Office. FOR SlLEni^de-irable-Family Residence on St. George's Bay Road, now in the occupation of Edward Bennett, Esq , Barrister at-Law; nine rooms, with every convenience.—John F. Churton, High-street. Tj^Oß SALE, cheap, 500,000 Seedling JL and Transplanted Forest Trees and Shrubs, 2,000,000 Quicks, free on board steamer. 6s per 1,000. JOHN HALE, Nurseryman, Waimea Road, __^ Nelson. JJ O B TH SHORE. For Sale or Lease, that Handsome Villa Residence adjoining Devonport Ball, erected by the late D. Burn, Esq, having a well-laid out Orchard and Kitchen Garden ; also a Paddock adjoining—Apply R. and R. Dnder, Bouse and Land Agents. FOR SALE, at a very low price, a good three-rocmed Cottage, with freehold Allotment, 45 x 69 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, _o_looft, good well, etc, and splendid view, at Glenburn, Pon sonby,—Apply to John Soppet, No 8, Queen- - street, FOR SALE AT OUR WORKS— ,10, 15, and 20 horse-power Engines and Boilers f Bonemill, for hand or steam power, ex Merwan jee Framjee Break down and Circular Sawing Machinery f Flax Machines • 7 New and second-hand Timber Jacks. Terms can be arranged, MASEFIELD fe CO. HOUSE, Land, and General Com mission Agent, Registry for Servants.— N.B —It is indispensable that applicants shall have good characters. Letters from Ladies and Gentle men ia the Country will be promptly and strictly attended to. Offices: High-street (Clarke), Auckland. O BE LET, at Ellerslie, within five minutes wain of the Railway Station, a well-built compact Family Home, of six rooms, out buildings, with large concrete weU, including six and a-ha)f acres of best volcanic land, all in good pasture, securely fenced and sub-divided by substantial stone walls. Apply to H. ASHTON & SONS, No. 8. New Zealand Insurance Buildings, PHILLIPPS AND SON, • OIL, COLOUR, and GLASS MERCHANTS, Importers of Paperhangings, Scrim, Paints, Oils, Turpentine, Colours, Varnishes, French Polish, Gold Leaf, Artists' Colours and Brushes, Plate, Sheet, Crown, Ornamental, and Photographic Glass, Picture Frame and Tapestry Mouldings, Clock and Compass Glasses, Glazed Sashes, Doors, &c. Glass cut to size, and carefully packed. 95 and 97, Qneen-street. MR. MAIDEN'S 'BUS between Auckland and Newmarket will leave aa follows :— From Auckland: From|Newmarket: 8.45 a m 9.30 a m 1015 a m 11 a m 1145 am 12.30 p.m 1.15 pm 2pm 2 45 p m 3.30 p"m 4.15 p m 6 n m 5.45 p m| 6.30 p m BAT A VIA SEA AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY ARE PREPARED TO ACCEPT FIRE OR MARINE "RISKS'at LOWEST RATES. Losses paid either In this Colony or at any'of the Company's Branches. All information may be obtained by applying to H. W. HEATH, F General Agent, Bank Building*; . Auckland, February 3, 1875. A V CKLAND SAVINGS BANK J^ pENNY £ANK At the Office of the Auckland Savings Bank NOW OPEN. HOURS OF ATTENDANCE FOR DEPOSITORS ! The Bank will be open on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdaj., Thursdays, and Fridays, from 12t02 o'clock, and on Saturdays from 10 to 12 o'clock, both to pay and bkcibvb Money, and on Saturday Evenings to take In money only, from 7 to 9 o'clock. R. CAMERON, Manager. . TOOK OUT FOR J3ST THE BLUE BOOT ! "m C. BROOKES J ' Having purchased one of the latest Improved > plants, is now prepared to serve his ' customers and the public gene-"» rally with every style of >~ BOOTS AND SHOES ) Cheaper Than any Other House in Auckland. t All Boots made on the Premises, and ■ ,J , Guaranteed. CS" Note the Address :- C BROOKES, a M blue house, Opposite the City Hall, Queen-street, Auckland.'**' 1 ■ 7____