The Evening Star.

Vol. VII.—No. 1,913.] _— w»__*»i_fflro_mg__EW__imw_atw.u^

AnnKT_\_n: N.Z.. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 5. 1876

I Price : ONE PENNY:



-*l|k pACIFIC MAII STEAMSHIP COMPANY. FOR SAN FRANCISCO DIRECT. The Powerful Al Iron Screw Steamship COLIMA, •Will leave DUNEDIN on April 5, and AOCKLANE on April 10, conveying H.B.M.'s Mails for San Fban- Cisco, United States, Great Britain, viaKandavat. and Honolulu. The Cabins on the Port Side of this splendic Steamer are reserved for Passengers 'oooking in Ne? Zealand. Tor fuivher particulars, FreJ'ght, or Passage, applj to . OWEN & GRAHAM, Agents, Auckland. i^kSk "TJEGULARMONTHL-y «P|^^>. .L\l STEAM COMMUNICATION <!_M(M»S3*' BETWEEN AUCKLAND, SYDNEY, "_^_S«e^SS»ANI) MELBOURNE. Tlifj fast and favourite s.b. HERO, Captain Logan, may be expected here again aboni 6he 18th of April. She will leave for Sydney and Melbourne three days after arrival. CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agents. 16, Queen-street, Auckland, March 21.1875. *.%_fe X^OR 'ARA NA XI 8? NELSON, PICTON, LINGTON, LYTTELTOS,"' AND [Booktaf? through to Melbourne, Greymotith, Hokitika, Westport, A> rt y oa , Timaru, and Oar^iaru.] TUESDAY, APRIL 11. The Union Steam Shipping Company's magnificent mew Steamer HAWEA, Captain E. Wheeler, will leave the Onehunga Wharf On TUESDAY, the 11th instant, at 10.80 a.m. Latest train for Passencers at 9.35 a.m. To be followed by Tanpo, 18th inst. Hawea, 25th inst. Iteough tickets to Melbourne at reduced rates, JTor freight or passage apply to HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, 25, Queen-street 4"kSW M-BW ZEALAND feliTOk STEAM SHIPPING COM |||pys^|!* PANY (LIMITED.) BwhNew Plymouth, Nelson, Pioton, Weixiwg ton, Littei/ton, and Otaoo; transhipping at Wellington for Wanoantti, Napter, and Poverty Bat ; and at Nelson for Westfoiot, Gbevmouth, and Hokitika. • [PAf)BKNGEBB BOOKED THBOT/nH TO MjeLBODBNIB.] Thofl.B. TARANAKI Will leave the Onehunga Wharf on SATURDAY next, the Bth instant, at 9 a.m. Latest train for passengers, 7 15 a.m. An Omnibus will leave the Greyhound Hotel at 8 sun. For freight or passage apply to W. V. WHEELER, Auckland. Or, A. BARNES, Onehunga. Offices: Hobaon'Bßuildings, Shortlana-street. -- T?OR SALE, FREIGHT, j"jA3fcv JD OB CHARTER. J||p|£|Sis7 The schooner *- w SIRSY, 100 tona burthen, Captain Little, now in the Manukau. Apply to STONE BROS. rpAM O' SHANTEB «SKte*V<^\ s . X will after this date, and until 52ffit_g_i_^^fi""ther notice, be laid up for clean ■4^^^!Sffi|i!fe. ing and repairs, during which period the cutter Betsy will take her place. The cutter BETSY Will leave the Government Wharf, Onehunga, for Waiuku. as follows :— ; Thursday, 6th instant, morning tide. Saturday, 9th instant, morning tide. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Orders to collect goods left at the stores of Messrs. Henderson and Masfarlane, Agents Union S.S. Co.; or Mr. W. J. Hurst and Co., will meet with prompt dispatch. A. CUNNINGHAM, Onehunga or Newmarket. _ei_j*_ \TEW ZEALAND -yjjfm, -JIN SHIPPING COMPANY'S !■______&' LINE. mfttiSmffiffl® YOB. LONDON DIRECT. The Al Composite Clipper CARNATIC, 881 tons register. William Chapman, Commander now loading, and will have good dispatch. Has first-claßß 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. TiOfi LONDON gfiJKjfflg^1 FIRST VESSEL FOE LONDON The Splendid Al Clipper Ship GLENLORA, Captain Le Viscohte, will sail as above on or about the end of April next. For freight, pasßage, and other particulars, apply t0 OWEN & GRAHAM, Agentß.2 Auckland, 4th March, 1876. ASSENGERS^ LINE OF PACKETS TO NEW ZEALAND. OWNED BY MESSRS. SHAW, SAVILL & CO., 34, Leadenhall-street, London. The above line of ships are regulai JG**^.; traders to all the principal ports oi _j__K_R_ New Zealand. They are clipper ships, _$»«*_». classed Al at Lloyds, and commanded Jsttl_i_s£_rby experienced masters. The Bill oi a-l Fare is most substantial and of th« best quality, and the accommodation roomy and con venient. ' The undersigned are empowered to grant passages from London to New Zealand, payment for whicn Hat been guaranteed in the Colony., Return ships to London.also leave at almost regulai ntervals. Fulliparticulars on application to L. D. NATHAN & CO., OWEN & GRAHAM, CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agentß._ 'k£& HP-S^ brigantine !PLIRT, >[>K%^\ JL 100 tons register, John McKenzie, 'l^wW Master, is a regular trader between B^jj^rSaSfiSl Auckland and Ltttelton. For freight or passage apply to D. H. McKENZIE. gßAuckiand, February 15th, 1876. < «loß_ CjTEAM COMMUNICA |MR_rf___ KJ TION WITH THE THAMES AND CGROMANDEL:, TIME-TABLE. DURHAM (s.s.)—Foe Thames. From Auckland: From Thames; Thursday, 10 am Thursday, 3.30 pm Saturday, 10.30 am Saturday, 4 pm ENTBRPEISE (p.8.)-Fon Thames. Friday, 8 pm ' ENTERPRISE (p.s.)—For Coromandel. From Auckland From Coromandel: Wednesday, 12 noon Thursday, 12 noon DURHAM (S.B.)—FOR COROMANDBIi. FridayjKnoun Friday, 4pm We?^*ana other eiromastanced per_ltting. Not^e/.ponsible for any cargo or parcels |pnt| oi boara Vithout a Bhipping note. J. EDWARDS, M- ntigeti



Shipping. 6 R NAPIE R DIRECT. %'■ ! Jlios.s. SOUTHERN CR.OSS, On FRIDAY next, at 4 p.iu, W. LODDER. *vi cuvr r a g~I~X n V^lSfek JL 1 DIRECT. i! GO-AHEAD On MONDAY next, at 2 p.m. W. LODDER. _ v *! wk?4, 77 OR AWANTTI, GIS f A^^^^k -^ BORNE AND NAPIER. ( ie PRETTY JANE f On TUESDAY next, at i p.m., carrying cargo for r Awanni and Gisborne only. W. LODDER. f f ■ ' : '—»— ■ '-??! BWSIKMSSIfi Q»fe R. _\ B. WOODHAM, Teacher of tlie Pianoforte. Letters to be addressed North Shore, or Lowther Bafcaar, Queen-street. ___ EMCJS AND'HANNA, ARTIST PHOTOGRAPHERS, 5 (Jorner of Queen and Welltisley - streets West, Over Messr3. Hewin's. R~ M A 0 L E AN, DENTIST, PRINCES-STRERT, AUCKLAND. • Professional Hours:—9 to 1 a:m., and 2to 5 p.m. > Late hour by appointment. TAA 0 A sICS CEMENT 100 casks Plaster of Faris 8000 Hlates (Countess) Fire Bricks, Fire Oky All kinds of Building Materials KEANK <a .TENKINSON. i Vicorid-street East. T>TJTLER AND Me INNES, HOUSE, SIGN, AND DECORATIVE PAINTERS AND PPERHANGERS, Foot of Wnkofield-slreot. Oil, Colour, Glass, White Load, Scrim, Brushes, Varnishes, Glue, Paperhanginga of all descriptions. VB~ All orders entrusted to their care will receive prompt attention. ' A MERICAN RUBBER STAMP ■ -O- COMPANY, DUNEDIST. Messrs Reed and Brett have been appointed . Auckland agents for the above Company, and all ! orders lefl with them will be promptly attended to, 3atnploH to lie anon atthejlTAß. offlnn. T OS B O R~N~E & C 0., liP » WOOL STAPLERS & BROKERS, FORT-BTRBKT, 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 1 customers. All "Wools classified if required. *V* Reference : National Bank of New Zealand. jpiDERTi CIDER ! ! CIDER! DEVONSHIRE CIDER! undersigned having made arrangement's for a regular supply of first-clats Cider, begs fo 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 particulars apply to GEORGE GLEDHILL, Wellesley-street. "VT OTICEOF R E~M~O~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, SOMBEVEIiI-'S BPIIJ)rKGS, ATJOKEAND. J. C. PELHAM'S T ADDER AND "D ARROW JiACTORY, 49, VICTORTA-STREET, EVERY DESCRIPTION OP Ladders, Barrows, and Steps, on hand, made to order, or let on hire. TVTOTICE OE REMOVAL. F. B. WOODHAM, LOWTHER BAZ AA R, Qtjekn-strkbt, Opposite the Thistle Hotel. TOYS, STATIONERY, FANCY GOODS, ETC. PHILLIPPS AND SON, ft 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 Hashes, Doors, &c. , Glass cut to size, and carefully packed. 95 and 97, Queen-street. OUPPORT LOCAL INDUSTRIES. SOAP! SOAP ! SOAP! J. ALLENDER Begs to direct the attention of the Public to the fact that his Carbolic Soap is a sure preventive against SiiAMi-pox, Measles. and all Contagious Diseases, and highly recommended by the Public Health Doctors as a thorough disin fectant for ceneral 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 have given general satisfaction; also ■to his new Local Industry—the manufacture of Fancy Toilet Soap, of the various kinds as under :— , Family Brown Windsor, in bars and tablets, 7 and ' 141b boxes Fancy assorted Oval Tablets, 7 and 141b boxes Fancy Assorted Square Tablets, 7 and 141b boxes Honey, Glycerine, Elder Flower, and Carbolic, in bars and tablets, 7 and 141b boxes Soft Soap, for Wool-washing, Machinery, and general scouring purposes, equal to the im i ported article Greaves, for Dog and Fowl Feed, always on hand. f Parnell Steam Soap and Candle Works, ! Office, 7, Queen-street, Anckland. ITY WEST No. 2 PUBLIC SCHOOL, Wellington-street. r The Evening Classes will be re-opened on MON DAY, March 6, at 7 p.m. Terms :—Senior Class: English, Arithmetio, Book keeping, &c, is 6d per week. Junior Elementary Class, Is per week. Fbench Classes, conducted by Mons F. Peltzer, of the College of Henri Quatre, Paris. Terms, Is per lesson of one hour; three lessons per week, 2s 6d H' OESES, BUGGIES, &c. . REMOVED. FOR HIRE, Horses, Buggies, or any other kind of vehicle, at my naw stables, Lome and Wellesley - streets> W.yCROWTHER. 3Sr ° ? i o c. T. B. CAMERON, Architect afd Enginber, Corner of High-street and Vulcan Lane, Is prepared to supply Plans, SP^^onß, and correct Estimates for all description of BuUdlngß on shortest notice^ . WOOLF begs to intimate to • the Auckland public that he has com meueed business at Messrs Cousins and Atkins, near the Market, as a Turner md Twister, where all kinds of work in connection with the trade will be attended to with neatness and despatch. Prices stnotly mode rate. THE undersigned begs to intimate that be has opened a General Store in the * Great North Road, and trusts by attention to business and selling out First-class Goods at Town Prices, M merit a fair share of public patronage ■



(tox&a. "P W. WEBSTER, .Uwet Wholesale and BWAJtfk ! SADDLER AND %.As&.l®h MAKER, ' 133, ftrnwdSr^Rga-i!, Auckland, fitf'gict the Union Bank). . , '"V*T SMITH, deceiving and V T a Forwarding Agent, Queen-street Whari, I Auckland. Goods delivered from Ship's 3ide with despatch N. B —Ballast supplied. 8E C COl BE & SON, 8 MALTSTERS, BREWERB, AND BOTTLERS, GREAT NORTHERN BREWERY, AUCKLAND. « T A~ U L S , KJ* is prepared to mate up Gentlemen's Clothing | to measure from £2 14s 6da Tweed Fashion&bls Suit, warranted well shrunk; abo, Tweed Trousers form 10s 6d.—S. FA.ULBO, Tailor, three doors from Royal Mall Hotel. Victoria-street.—Cleaning, Repairing, &o A BERDEEN BOOT FACTORY, J~L ALBERT-STREET. t i _—_—_ 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 dosed and hand mado Boots are to be had. A supply of Seamless Watertights always on on hand. BLACK ft CO. T^f H. SKINNER, BUILDER, CARPENTER, AND JOINER. Temporary Premises, WEST QUEEN-STREET, Lately in the occupation of Mr Leahy, Blacksmith. All Branches of tho Building Trade executed by Experienced Workmen. Shop Fronts, Office Fittingß, kc, fee. ULM A N\S PII 0 TCTG R APHIC GALLERY, Shojitlanb-steeet, photography in all its branches Views of the Hot Lakes, Rotomahana. The finest collection of local views ana Maori cartes in Auckland. £2T Children's Portraits taken instantanoousl : *?B4 1 o~~eTn so p pc iv «$ HOUSE, LAND, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, NO. 8, QUKKN-STRKKT. Agent for Mr. C. G. Quick's Waikato Parcels Delivery and Passenger Booking. August 5,1876. PLARKE BROTHERS, \J (LATE CROMBTE'S) ROYAL FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERIES, (Opposite Union Bank), QTJEBN-S T R E E T, Auckland. First-class' Portraits, from C.D.V. to Life Size, at Moderate Prices. Children's Portraits taken instantaneously. M E. T. T~]O~3rF 0R D, SURGEON DENTIST, WAKBVIBIB ■ S T K. X E T. Tooth extracted without Pain by Dr Clover's Patent Oxido Gas. Artifical Teeth (from One to aVu.I Bot). fIHATLES GOODW ILL, \_J WHEELWRIGHT, AND AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENT MAKER, Otahuliu. Spring Carts, Wagons, &c, made and repaired on the premises. Goods forwarded per Train to the Waikato. MOTICE OP REMOVAL. PAPERHANGING, OIL, COLOUR, AND GLASS WAREHOUSE, No. S3, Corner of Qneen and West Queen-streets. J. HENDERSON Has much pleasure in ami jrncing to his Friends and the Public generally, tlw he has removed to above address, where h ho dob to merit a continuance of their liberal support. NO. 53, QUEEN-STKEET. "p~H 0 T 0 G R A P H I C NOTICE. The undersigned having purchased the NEGATIVES taken at the establishment of Mr B. H. Bartlett, late Photograper, Queen-street, Auckland, beg to intimate that COPIES of the same may be obtained on application to them at their Booms, 224, Queen street, Auckland. It is requested that orders from a distance be accompanied by a remittance. «3S-THE AMERICAN PHOTOGRAPHIC COMPANY ! -55a Per JOHN McGARKTOLE. Manager. JM T). 13 T7 R KE, wholesale bellows makee, Wakefield-street, Auckland, BST Blacksmith's Bellows made and repaired. QTANDARD FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. J£T" Agent for Anckland— HENRY GILFILLAN, 7, Queen-street. Tyj- A O H I N E R V W. VICKERY, In returning thanks to his numerous customer* and friends for their liberal support during the last seven teen years, begs to inform them that he has re-com menced business in his new premises, at the Corner of Victoria and Nelson-streets, as MILLWRIGHT, ENGINEER, AND IRON AND BRASS FOUNDER, and trusts he will still continue to merit the con fidence hitherto accorded him. All orders will meet with his usnal attention and prompt despatch. Agricultural Implements Renewed and Repaired. Quartz Crushing Machinery made to order. Timber Jacks as formerly. For sale. Horizontal and Vertical Engine. T M (P 0 R T A JN X. NOTICE OF REMOVAL ! J* HENDERSON in thanking his friends and the public generally for their favours for the past sixteen years, beg to inform them that he hatf taken the premises lately occupied by H. Gilbkrd, Painter. W3'ndham-street, i > it bolow Herald office), and nnrnoses givine his undivided attention to the HOUSE AND SHIP PAINTING BUSINESS, in which he will endeavour to merit a 'continuance cf their patronage. " N.B.—The extensive Stock of Paperhangings.Sc, will be disposed at the Lowest Remunerative Prices. All Qrders executed,; with despatch by experienced workmen. . TAMES L E W I S, tl Coal and Firewood Dealer, corner of Queen and Wakefield-streets —The advertiser having purchased the lease o the above premises lately in the occupa tion of W. Kirby, behs to inform his friends and the public that be is prepared to supply Coals, Fire wood, &c of the best quality at reasonable prices, either at the yard or delivered as may be required. Will be happy to supply old customers of Mi; Kir by same as nsuaL Country orders promptly attended to.—Auckland, March 2,1876. _____ pC~ W. HARDWICK, vX© FAMILY GROCER AND GENERAL PROVISION MERCHANT, Shobtlakb Cnr.scEKr. AUCKLAK 1"). GWH. Fin returning thanks to his^numerouß friends and the public generally for their kind sup , port daring the past/is -glad to inform them that he i is still in a position to carry out withjpromptness ana , despatch any orders! that mayj be.entrusted to big



Business Cards. T (3~A It S~ 0 N,j 9$ « Honse and Land Agent, Rent and Debt Collector, Sticbbury's Buildings, Que,6n-Btreet. EORGEA X E R S, FREEMAN'S BAY SOAP AND CANDLE WORKS. SSf Cash Buyer of Tallow. WrXB NO 0KT"B E O T HERS, %' V SOAP & CANDLE MANUFACTURERS, Richmond, Cyx's Obkek. Office — Durham-ntruat, Auckland. t~S~S N" O R M A N, TEACHER OF MUSIC, Waterloo Quabeaks, Opposite Government House. T*T j: WAT' T S, PHOTOGRAPHER, QnEEN-STREET, OnKHTTNOA. T & J S~O~ PPE f, FREEMAN'S BAY STEAM MILLS, AND No. 101, Lower Queen-street, Wear?, AUCKL A N P. , G~ O O O~K; S " 'BfV S SWS o leave CoombcB1 quarter to and a quarter-past every hour for Newmarket jttpeom—B. quarter to 11, 2, and 5. Gi-nftou Road-Every hour. CARRIAGES, BUGGIES HANSOMS, ETC., ALWAYS ON HIRE AY OF ISLAND'S COAL YARD BREAKWATER ROAD. BA.Y OP ISLANDS AND NEWCASTLE COAL ON SALE. Office: 7, Q.uoen-street. HENRY GILFILLAN, A Kent. PIANOFORTES, &a, Just Arrived, Jl- ex Carnatic.-A choice assortment of English Pianofortes, with tlie Patent Three Pedalß, to be Rold cheap : alpo, a largo stock of Musical Tns>trutneiits of all kinds nnd all tlio uowesi and most popular Mimic of the dny. All Uie above havius barm selected per sonally by Mr. H. Cnrkßpy in th« Homo Markets, each instrument will have his registered trade mark, "Invicta." and will bo guaranteed genuine.—H. CUOKSEY, Music Seller,_24o, Queen-street. [Establish kd 1864.] By appointment ,<^|sK? v Ex(; (!llcn(ly the TB A R' N" E T T, . PORK BUTCHER, HAM AND BACON CURER, Nkxt City HalTi, Opposite tiik ThismiK Hotel, anp at Parneiili We T. Barnf.tt in thanking the public for tlieir long and steady support, and having purchased Mr. Morey businpss, as carried on in the premises opposite Mr. Darby's Thi»tlc Hotel, beg to announce that he is now prepared to supply every requisite of the trade. All Goods stamped so as to defy imitation. N. B.— Arrangements are now complete for the supply of shipping ordure, which will, meet with prompt delivery, and with T,B.'« personal attention. A N OLD STORY.RE-MORAL'D. Two men a journey had (o go (Tlie one was Jim. the otlicr Joe), The distance two pcotp milcH and ten, And iifty long miles b.icli again. Away they sped with right good will, Through bußli and brake, of r plain and hill, But very soon the onfl call'd Joe Declared ho could no further go. Jim's hurry would oot brook delay, So like a Bliot h« sped away ; His journey and hiß business o'er, He took tlio road for home once more. When half way back he met poor Joo, AValkiug along but very nlow, Who when he saw that it was Jim, With rueful face tlitis question'd him : " Pray tell mo friond iiow it can be, That you can walk so light and free, "While I, wiih blisters on each tr.o, Have five-and-twenty rnileE to go?" Quoth Jim, "The secret you shall know How I with eisa and comfort go, Dame Nature's fiifts I don't abnee, And Hemvs always makes my shoes. Wo forget whether Jim wore a pair of our Men's Elastic Sides cr Balmoral Boots at 12s 6d, but they both go well. His wife hou kfipt up to him for yoars. nnd she wears our own make Kid Elastic Sides.at lOs 6d. HEMUS'S STAR~BOOT WAREHOUSE, Market Corner, Queen-street. PRING VI LLA SEMINARY, PONSONEY. Mr. and Mrs. W. J. W. Adck-y'B Pupils will com mence their Second Quaiter on Monday, 3rd April. TTICTORIA QUADRANT. For Sale, four Allotments and two Cottages ; 94 feet frontage. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Xand Apents, Port-street. R. FATJLDER, Sole Contractor to the City Council for theErbrtjirig 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. FISHER AND CO., Wholesale, Shipping, and Family Butcher, Queen-street, corner of Durham-street, Auckland. Poultry of all kinds dressed to order. Prime Smoked Tongues, Home-cured Bacon. Corned Beef on 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. TAMES BtfTCHER, el CARTER, CONTRACTOR, &c. Goods Cleared and Delivered from Ships' side on SHORTEST NOTICE. BALLAST SUPPLIED. Newcastle and Bat op Island Coaxs. Also, tftwppti. rnt or nnr.nt. at KRAPOTABLE BATES ' | A OA.KD.J SAMUEL WELLS House, Land, and Commission Agent, Collector of Rents, Debts, Highway Rates, &o. Loans arranged. Office:—l 29, Queen-street (three doors below the Union Bank.) P ONES I BONEai .BOOTS! Bought in any quantities for Cash at the Freeman's Bay Bone Mills, and at No.. 101, Lower Queen-street, b^ J. & J. SOPPET, THE Undersigned are Cash Pur OHASBBS of HIDEB, SHEEPSKINS, WOOL TAL.LOW, &c, &c, at highest market rates, in any quantity. Consignors direct will hsve prompt and Immediat cash remittances returned at satisfactory rates. lEELAND BROS., Tanhbrs astd Lkather Manttitactttrers, Auckland. r[REE g-E EDS. 1,000 Pounds Worth of the above, viz.: PINES, CYPRESS, and SHELTER T,REES, from the Pacific Slopes, JTJST RECEIVED BY MAIL. Intending Planters would do well to Inspect Stock. ]l AUCKLAND SEED DEPOT (Opposite T. & S. Morbin's), ROBT. BREWI2ST. AUCKLAND WATBE|WORKS. _____ BKANSTON & FOKSTER, DULY LICENSED PLUMBERS, Arc prepared to lay on Water Services in accordance witli the Specifications and General Conditions required, and on the most reasonable terms. BRANSTON &-FORSTER, Plumbers »nd Qasfitters, &c,



Business Cards- TO TEA DEALERS. Ex 'Naedoo,' from Foo Chow @ DUNEDIN. The undersigned are receiving a portion of the flue quality half-cheats and boxes of the cargo of Teas just arrived from China as above. Tile attention of the Trade is specially invited to the superior quality and value of this shipment. T. H. HALL & CO. EX «TRELEVAN FAMILY,' AND LATE ARRIVALS. 100 tons Finest Otago Fl la Backs and bags Bran Oatmeal Pearl Barley Oats. T. H. HALL & CO. Tji X 7H 3T~ & °': 16 Balks DAIRY-FED BACON AND HAMS. T. H. HALL & CO. ARRIVE D, Per the Taranak;: 11 cases Canterbury C^, HALL&oa A USTRALIAN WINES. T. H. HALL & CO., Wyndham-strket, AGENTS FOE MESSES. CAUGHEY, WINK PRODUCERS, Receive orders from the Trade tor these favourite WINES and guarantee them delivered in good condition in Bottle or Bulk by return of every steamer from Melbourne. January, 187 J. BAT AVI A SEA AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY PREPARED TO FTRE OR MARINE RISKS at LOWEST RATES. Losses paid either in this Colony or at anyjofthe Company's Branches. . All iniorrnation may be obtained by applying to H. W. HEATH, General Agent, Bank Buildings, ■ Auckland, February 3, 1875. FOR CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR J. M. McLACHLAN SHKWING IN DRESSES. CLOTHING. New Silks New Silk Dust Coats Muslins ~ Trousers and Vests ' Prints ~ Suits / , Costumes, &o. „ Shirts ~ Hats, &c. MILLINERY. FURNISHING. New Hats New Oil Cloths „ Flowers „ Slatting , Gosaamers „ Carpets Feathers „ Hearth Rugs " Eormots, &o. „ Curtains, &o. 218, QTJE In -8 TEEET, Near Wollenley-street. A TJCKLAHD & MERCER RAILWAY LATE TRAIN. Until further notice, a Late Train will leave Onehunga foii Auckland every Saturday night at 7 0 returning from Auckland at 11.15. ' ByOl'der> A. V. MACDONALD, General Manager. MR. MASSEY HARDING (F,R,C.S., England, by Exam.), Formerly HOUSE SURGEON, Middlesex Hospital, May be consulted at all hours at his residence, MR. KING'S, CHEMIST, &C, QtJffEN-STBEET, Next to National Bank. "HO" 0 T I C E c. t."harding Having purchased the joint business of Meisrs F. Archardand J. Brown, Coal and Firewood Merchants, of Mechrnlcs' Bay, begs to Intimate that he is pre pared to execute all orders for Coals, Firewood, *c, on the most liberal terms, and hopes by strict atten tion to business to receive a share of that patronage so liberally accorded to his pi edecossors. N.B.— Posts, Rails, and Palings always on hand. FENCING OF ALL DESCRIPTION. Cabting Done with Despatch. All orders left st Mr R. Brewin'B Auckland Seed Depot will receive piomp attention^ ■»•■ |t O~ T I C E. TOIBUILDERS, CONTRACTORS, & OTHERS.J TIMBER! BRICKS! TIMBER I The undersigned as Agents fo* WAIKA.WAU SAWMILL TAIRUA SAWMILL HARKER'S PATENT BBIOK KILN, MR CHANIC'S BAY re prepared to receive and execute [orders In con' aection with above. COMBES & DALDY, 27, QUEEN-STREET FOR SALE, at a very low price, a good three roomed Cottage, with freehold Allotment, 45 x 99 feet at Ponaonby.—Apply tc John Soppet, No 8, Queen-street. FOR Positive Sale, cheap, on easj terms, a good four-roomed Cottage, witl outbuildings and good freehold garden, 40 x 100 ft good well, etc, ard Bplendid view, at Glenburn Ponaonby,—Apply to John Soppet, No 8, Queen street. t ' FOR SALE AT OTJR WORKS 3, 6,10, 15, and 20 horße-power Engines an< Boilers Bonemill, for hand or steam power, ex Merwan jee Framjee Break down and Circular Sawing Machinery Flax Machines New and second-hand Timber Jacks. Terms can be arranged. MASEFIELD & CO. TVTOTIOJi] OF REMOVAL MISS HILL Begs to inform the inhabitants of Ponsonby; and th Parents of her Pupils, that she will remove to he new residence, Wentworth House, Ponsonby, an that she has not disposed of the goodwill of he School. Miss Hill will be prepared to receive a limited nun: ber of Boarders, her house being large, well vent lated, and replete with every requirement for thei comfort. School Duties will commence on WEDNESDAY 19th April. ■ ' . " MBS. B;AYE WRIGHT begs t inform Parents and Guardians that on Wee nesday, April 19, she will assume the control of th School at preeent conducted by Miss Hill, in Hobsoi street. Under her personal charge the greatest cai and attention will be devoted to imparting to h< Pupils a thoroughly sound Education in all li branches. Mrs. Wright having studied Music an the Modern Languages under eminent Masters bot in London and on "the Continent, possessing man testimonials as to her attainments, and having held high position under the Board of Education in th: province during the past three jears (which is sufficient guarantee as to her capabilities as Teacher), confidently anticipates giving the utinoi satisfaction to the Parents of thosej Pupils who|mi T-« pnt.-r'R^rl tot\iy onrp.



Donrwell's Advertisement. T HATE MUCH PLEASURE IE acquainting the public with the REMO V A I of my business to ray NEW PREMISES (NEAR THE NEW THEATRE) ON FRIDAY NEXT (D.V.), MARCH 31, and to have SUC a A DISPLAY OP MEAT as has not been seen south of the Line. In returning my sincere thanks for the very libera patronage always accorded me, I beg to call attentioi to facts why the same should be even extended in tbi New Premises:— The Cattle are the best that can be obtained. They are slaughtered at my privat< slaughterhouse, in a humane ■ cleanly and wholesome manner and The the Meat is sold at prices thai defy competition. SMALL PEOFITS, QUICK RETURNS, and LARGI SALES, are sure to secure the LARGEST TRADE in Town. OWING TO EXTRA CUSTOM IN THE SUBURBS I shall run TWO CART 3 daily; and any ' meat bought before 10 a.m., can be delivered in time for dinner. I SHALL EXHIBIT AND SELL ON SATURDAY , 10 PRIME OXEN, From Awitu, 50 SHEEP, 10 LAMBS, • 10 PIGS, 2 CALVES. 1 T ' \ FORE-QUARTERS MUTTON 2\ ' LEGS MUTTON .4 - ROAST BEEF 3d, 4d, sa, and 6 BOILING BEEF 2d, 3d, 4 CORNED BEEF, i. c OF SUPERIOR QUALITY, IN TIERCES, d I A. DORNWELL. , r •'■.■',, I ; o ' ■ ■■■ t' ■<,•■.. , [" The Proprietor is determined to CLEAR OUT ?' whole of the Stock on SATURDAY EVENING, c' f s if he should have to resort to a Dutch Auction, id h ly ~ . ~ a , ■ ' ;•■' : is at '/.'•,' ■■



mo SHIPPERS, CONTRACTORS, AHD BUILDERS. X A TJ R I T I M B B & The undersigned is selling at GREATLY REDUCED RATES. C. A. HARRIS, BEITOMAKT EOAD, AND AT THE SPIT, NAPIER. January 26, 1876. FOR Positive Sale, at a very low price, a really good 6-roomed freehold garden in good order, 48 x 110 iC^h Sltuawa in Oxford-street, South Newton, Apdlv to JOHNSOPPET, No 8, Q.ueen-street" "O OKEBY-STREET.—For Sale 7 5 JIA) Building Allotments, each 30 feat frontage. Price, £1 per foot: terms ensy. SAMUEL COOHRANK & SON\ _ ( Land Agents, Fort-streot. i FOR Immediate Sale, at very low prices, several choice Allotments at Ponsonby. APPlyt° JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. OR SALE, on very easy terms, a really good House of 7 rooms, with slated roof, water laid on, and every convenience fo%.r a family, together with freehold allotment, 40 fet-t frowge to Upper Queen-street by 185 feet deep.—Apply to JOHN SOPPET No. 8, Queen-street, OR SALE, at Ellerslie, a really good ..nd well-built new House, of 9 rooms, with every convenience for a family, together with large gaTden well laid out and planted with fruit and ornamental trees, only three minutes' walk from the Railway Station, and fronting on to the main road. Apply to JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. FOR SALE, 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 SALE 7 three Eligible Building Allotments, Brighton Road. Price Low, Terms easy. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers 7 F~~ OR Immediate S?ale, at an exoeed ingly low price, a compact Farm of 100 acres good land, 25 of which are in grass, with four-roomed House, Stables, &c, only 4 miles from Hamilton, with frontage to the main road. Apply to JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. OR SALE, on very easy terms, at Ponsonby, a good C-roomed House, with every convenience, and freehold allotment 45 x 110 feet. Apply to JOHN SOPPETT, No 8, Queen-Btreet. "P O X S A LE. A three-horse power TnnusHiNS Machine, with horse gear complete; also, New Winnowing MacHMB. _ SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON. OK tALE, a very desirable -Farm 616 acres at East Pukekohe. This fane Farm has a frontage of \y z miles to the Drury and Tuakau Koads, and lies within 2 miles of two Railway Stations on the Auckland and Mercer Railway. The land is nearly all in rich grass, well fenced, and sub divided by permanent fences into 7 paddocks. There is a never failing supply of water in every paddock, also a Creek running through the centre of the farm. About 100 acres are standing bush, and divided into blocks for shelter, and ornament. There ia a com fortable Residence upon the Farm, containing seven apartments, together with substantialyards and pens, ( which are most complete either for Oattle or Sheep. This is a really first-class Farm. Intending pur chasers can Inspect for themselves, and will be shewn over the property by the owner, Mr C Tylden. This property can be sold in farms of 416 and 200 acres, to suit purchasers.—J. M. LENNOX, Estate Agent, Auckland. ■ , F~ OR SALE, at Ponsonby, a good Five-roomed Residence (quite new), with free hold allotment B0 x 100. Price, £281. One-half of the money caa retrain on mortgage if desired The owner of this property is only gelling because he is leaving the country.—J. M. LENNOX, Estate Agent, Auckland. FOR SALE, one of the Choicest Farms in the Province of Auckland. There are ne?rly 700 acres iv the Farm, ntarly all of which is fenced and laid down in rich grass. This splendid Farm is situated at Te Awamutu, one of the richest agricultural districts in the country, and is only a short distance from the proposed Railway Station,— J. M. LENNOX, Estate Agent. FOR SALE, at Newmarket, a pretty and tastefully built Residence. There are 7 rooms in the residence, together with commodious outhouses, stabjing-, etc. The property is only a few minutes walk from the Newmarket Railway Station, and is built upon a large freehold allotment.—J. M. Lennox, Estate Agent, Auckland. FOR SALE, a bargain, the EUerslie . Stables, with 6£ acres of freehold, and large frontage ro the main South Road. Price, £450. The soil is first quality.—J. M. Lennox, Estate Agent, Auckland. OR'SALE, near the Royal Oak, a good Suburban Property, with 8J adres of free hold. This property is most beautifully situated, at the corner of three roads, and commands magnificent view of the Manukau and surrounding country. There are 5 rooms in- the Residence, together with stabling, cowsheds, and an excellent orchard. Price, £650— J. M. Lennox, Estate Agent FOR SALE, at Remuera, near Orakei, a good Suburban Residency wit i 4*£ acres of freehold, all laid- out In first-class orchard and pasture. The'residence commands i> beautiful view, and is'situated opposite to William Hunt, Esq. Price, £450.— J. M. Lennox, Estate Asent, Auckland. GBRYETT, Tailor (from the • establishment of the renowned "Poole," London), has commenced business over the Oity Hart, junction of Queen and Shortland-streets. Orders executed in the newest fashions at reasonable prices, and with punctuality. Gentlemen desiring to be well dressed will not be disappointed by patroni sing the above. Commands received at all hours of the day, or at gentlemen's own \ private residences if required. Repairs and alterations attended to with equal despatch. GILHAM'S 'Busses will, leave • Onehunga at a quarter to 8 a.m. and quarter1 to 13 every day; Auckland at a quarter to 10 a.m, and quarter to 4 p.m. If required, a Special Coaoh will be rnn to rait convenience of evening parties. MRS. WOOD, Upper Wakefield street, Certificated Mid-wife and Monthly Nurpe. bpgs to inform the ladies of Auckland and its vicinity that she will be open to any engagement and by strict attention and kindness hopes to gain their patronage. pARRIER PIGEONS "for Sale.— '. Vy . Apply at the Stab Office. npHE Lease and Improvements of JL Coal and Wood Yard of the undersigned For Sale on reasonable terms, consequent on leaving the Colony- This is a good investment.as many improve ments have been made. Will be sold cheap. JOHN GRACE, Corner of Wyndham and Hobson-streeti. TMPORTANT PUBLIC NOTICE^ 1 V ILLIAM BROWNHILL, boo i' and shoe makes, Of No. 88, Qtjeen-street,, Thanking his friends, patrons, and the public in general for all past favors, begs to notify to them that he has R E M O V ED To those more commodious premises'lately occupied by Mr Asher, No.. 70, Qtoen-street, (Opposite thb Bank op New Zealand), Where he ■ hopes by strict attention to business touether with civility-and s first-class article at a tooderate profit ts (still retain a fair share «f|theli patronage..