The Evening Star.

Vol. VIL—No. 1,854]

Atjoelabtd, N.Z., WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 26, 1876

i'Pbice : ONE PENNY 3 *-



Shipping. PACIFIC MAI I XH|^ STEAMSHIP COMPANY. The powerful Al Iron Screw Steamship CITY OF SAN FRANCISCO Will arrive here, on or about the 30th instant, an< leave with the English Mail, six hours after arrival or NAPIER AND SOUTHERN PORTS. •pOR SAN FRANCISCO DIRECT The Powerful Al Iron Screw Steamship CITY OF SAN FRANCISCO Will leave DUNEDIN on February 9, and AtTCK LAND on February 14, conveying H.B.M.'s Mail! for San Fbancisco, United States, Geeat Britain via Kanpavau and Honolulu. The Cabins on the Port Side of this splendic Steamer are reserved for Passengers booking in Ne'vi Zealand. Tor further particulars, Freight, or Passage, applj to OWEN & GRAHAM, Agents, Auckland. SL %& ~R EGULAS MONTHLY #«##■; -fiAl STEAM COMMUNICATION sP»fs&i3^ BETWEEN AUCKLAND, SYDNEY, «iSi&M*iiSr* AND MELBOURNE. The fast ana favourite s.g. HE E O, Captain Logan, may be expected here again about £he 9th of February. She will leave for Sydney and Melbourne three days •after arrival. For freight or passage, apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agents. 16, Qneen-street, Auckland, January 5, 187 C. «J^*& 170R TARANAKI, WpKpfS':. A- NELSON, PICTON. WEL j&lgjfo. ■" LINGTON, LYTTELTON, AND [Booking through to Melbourne, Greymouth, Hokitika, Westport, Akaroa, Timarn, and Oamaru.] TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 1. The Union Steam Shipping Company's magnificent new Steamer HAWEA, Captain E Wheeler, will leave the Onehunga Wharf on TUESDAY, the Ist February. February 8— Taupo. as above. Through tickets to Melbourne at reduced rates, For freight or passage apply to HENDERSON & MaCFARLANE, 25, Qneen-etreet W EW ZEALAND Sragf*K3!s. !/<? STEAM SHIPPING COM »^P^^^^' PANT (LIMITED.) Fob New Pl-zmouth, Nelbok, Picton, Welling ton, Lyttelton, and Otago; transhipping at WeUlngton for Wangantji, Napier, ajpd Poviets Bay ; and at Nelson for Westpobf, Gbetmouth, ana Hokitika. [Pabsengeks Booked Thbough to Melbouenb,] The b.b. WELLINGTON Will leave the Onehunga Wharf on SUNDAY next, the 30th instant, at 11 a.m. Latest train for Passengers at 9.25 a.m. An Omnibus from Union Bank corner at 10 a.m. Return tickets at single rates to all ports. JTor freight or passage apply to W. F. WHEELEE, Auckland. Or, A. BABWES, Oneliuriga. Offices: Hobson'e Buildings, Shortland-strest. A^j, Ol HIP < CARNATIC,' JOgy!^ X? FROM LONDON. SJgK3&Z!*M£>O Consignees are requested to pass *Bffißa.^S:^^ a' entries and obtain deliveiy orders from the undersigned for their goods without delay. • Cargo impeding the discharge of the ship will be landed and stored at Consignees' risk and expense. Captain Chapman will not be responsible for any debts centracted by any member of his crew. JOHN BATGER, • Agent N.Z. Shipping Co (Limited). ~^aT IPIRST SHIP for LONDON. T&gloll^ TO SAIL JJARLY IN FEBRUARY. The favourite ship CITY OF AUCKLAND, Capt. Balls. Unrivalled accommodation for First and Thira Clasß Passengers. CR.UICKSHANK & CO., Agents. 16, Qneen-street, January 6,1875. QTEAM COMMU.NICA fMA, k3 TION WITH THE THAMES s®jgPs|pk AND COROMANDEL. "*"""" TIME-TABLE. HAURAKI. From Auckland: From Thames: Thursday, 1.30 a m Thursday, 4.30 p m Friday, Ham Friday. spm ENTERPRISE. For Thames: Thursday, 10.30 p m MANAIA. From Ancldand: From Coromandel: Wednesday, 12 noon Thursday, 12 noon Friday, 11 a.m. : Friday, spm Weather and other eirenmstances permitting. Not responsible for accidents in shipping, carrying, or discharging .live stock. Not responsible for any cargo or parcels put on board without» shipping note. J. EDWARDS, Manager. PASSENGERS' LINE OF PACKETS TO NEW ZEALAND. OWNED BY MESSRS. SHAW, SAVILL & CO.. 34, Leadenhall-street, London. The above line of ships are regular jSjjKq^v traders to all the principal ports of jg3cS«is^V New Zealand. They are clipper ships, claEßed Al at Lloyds, and commanded 2gSfe£s&r by experienced masters. The Bill of Fare is most substantial and of the best quality, and the accemmodation roomy and con venient. The undersigned are empowered to grant passages from London to New Zealand, payment for which has been guaranteed in tho Colony. Return ships to London also leave at almost regular ntervals. Full.particulars on application to L. D. NATHAN" & CO., OWEN & GRAHAM, CRUICKBHANK & CO.. Agents. HHAM O' SHAN TEE JL will leave the Government Wharf■ Onehunga, for Waiuku, as Wednesday, 26th, 430 pm; return Thursday morning Saturday, 29, 7a m; return same day For any other information, apply to A. CUNNINGHAM, Onehunga or Newmarket; Or, to W. J. HURST & CO., Queen- street, Auckland. -|&&. JSf O T I C E. j||?|£^|||^ On and after Friday, the 21st inst, QUICKSTEP, ~ Eun between Mercer and Hamilton on arrival w ',ne Train at 10.30 am, carrying Passengers and on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays ™*U mrther notice. All Passengers and Parcels , woked at the office of John Soppett, a gent, No m.^ n i Peii" street ' for ttDe above faces' willlreceive prompt attention. ?; gg^' C. G. QUICK,"'"** . ' t Propxietoj,



Shipping. ] ,srs* pOR POVERTY BA^ | a5"-:.v <\ -<>-' AKD BAST COAST. ! Jp' SV —■ —■ j «//*-• JR* The schooner AGUES DONALD willtako iv cargo for t!:o above places ou iSONDA"S rexfc, the 31st instant. M. NICCOL, Agent. 2 ~m~ '% r . 17OR SALE —' GAZELLE,' CUTTER | This fine Cutter, built at Onebunga in ISG4, 24 ton: register, as she now lies off Freeman's Bay. completi I for sea, and profitably employed stone-carrying. I Price, £250 > Apply to Captain Clayton, New Zealand Insuranci > Company. a ; —— • Bwglaftfita Cfe-rdw. , 0 N S_ A L E . 7 Portland Cement (now landing)--300 cask* White's and other branflß ■ And all kinds of Builder's Materials. EEANE & JENKINSON, Victoria-street East. G.EO RGE DICKSON, Jun7 5 BREAD AND BISCUIT BAKER, TOP OF HOBSON-STREET. > "Wedding find Christening Cakes made to order. Ail kinds of Fancy Goods always on hand. Families waited on Daily. I3T" Shifting Supplied. "VT OTICE OF RE M~O V A L. , ELWIN B. DICKSON, LICENSED LAND BROKER, Undor the Land Transfer (Torrens') Act, 1870, DRAUGHTSMAN, ILLUMINATOR, HERALD PAINTER, ETC. Agent for Mutual Life Association of Australasia. 7, Somekvell's Bttilihnos, Auckland. AND W. C R A I G. HOUSE AND SHIP PLUMBERS, ■ Have Removed their Place of Business from Lower Queen-street, to NEXT DOOR TO NEW ZEALAND HERALD OFFICE, WYNDHAM-STREET. FISHER AND CO., Wholesale, Shipping-, and Family Butcher, Queen-street, corner of Burham-etreet, Auckland. Poultry of all kinds dressed to order. Prime Smoked Tongues, Honie-eured Bacon. Corned Beef on sale in larg-e quantities. N.B.—Dealers in Game. Live Pheasants forwarded to all pnrta of the Colony upon receipt of order. Families waited on in town or suburbs. O. OLDEN BOOT. WILLIAM MILLEP, Manui'Acturve of Sea Boots and Evert other Desceiption op Boots and Shoes, Next to Oxleys' BlockmaVers), Queen-street Wharf. Repairs neatly executed. PORTLAND HOUSE. ; t&- PRIVATE BOARDING ESTABLISHMENT, Hobson-street, Auckland, N.Z. J. RUSSELL, Settler and Colonist over 25 years, still continues to accommodate his old friends, and new arrivals, with iirst-claes, well aired. Single and Double Bedrooms; also, Private Parlours for Families. This Establishment is well-known to be in a very healthy situation. Terms, as usual, per day or week, moderate. Auckland, 17th December, 1875. GOODACRE, BOOTMAKER O GREY-STIIEET. Men's Boots, Isb: Men's Shoes, J2s Cd; Ladies' Boots from 12s Cd; Men's Solei^g and Heelinpr, 4b 6d. ONEY TO LE ?P on first-class freehold ecurity, low ' rates of interest.—- R. C. Dyer, Shortland-stree "»/I ONEY TO LJBND in large or 'y S small sums, at very low rate of interest.— Apply to Mr. Ijaishley, Solicitor, High-street A "DCKLAND SAVINGS BANK. ~^' J^ pENNY gANK At the Office of the Auckland Savings Bank NOW OPEN. HOTTRS OF ATTENDANCE FOR DEPOSITORS : The Bank will be open on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, from 12 to 2 O'clock, and on Saturdays from 10 to 12 o'clock, both to pay and becievb Money, and on Saturday Evenings to take in money only, from 7 to 9 o'clock. R. CAMERON, Manager. ROGERS, J v n., • CABINETMAKER, UPHOLSTERER, AND FUBNITUBE DEALER, Foot op G-rey-stceet. N.B.—Every description rf work in connection with the above trade executed with economy and despatch, Suites supplied at various piices, JOSBORNE & CO., • WOOL STAPLERS & BROKERS, FORT-BTRBBT, Auckland. Are Wool ana Skin Buyers. The 7 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. "C* B. W O O D H A M. LOWTHER BAZAAR, 25 8, Queen-street, Opposite the Market, TOYS. STATIONERY, FANCY GOODS, ETO. PLANTS! PLANTS! PLANTS \ FOR PLANTING OTJT NOW. Cucumber, Melon (Rock, Water, and Pie), Vegetable Marrow, Pumpkin, and Tomato in pots, Cauliflower, Cabbage, Lettuce, Bed Cabbage, <*c, <Sc. R. B A I R D, Victoria Sebd Stores, Victoria-street. BUY RECKITT'S FRENCH BLUE. And See that Each Bail Is Wrappd in Paper bearing the name of RECKITT, As its Splendid Quality has caused a host.of Inferior Imitations. Sola by all respectable Grocers and Storekersepe. A~M E S BUTCHER, CAETEB, CONTRACTOR, &c. Goods Cleared and Delivered from Ships' side on SHORTEST NOTICE. BALLAST SUPPLIED. Newcastle and Bay ot Island Ooaxb. Also, IRKWOOD, cut or nncnt, at REASONABLE BATES PHILLIPPS AND SON, • OIL, COLOUR, and GLASS MERCHANTS, Importers of Paperhangings, Scrim, Paints, Oils, Turpentine, Colours, Varnishes, French Polish, Gold Leaf Artists' Coloars ana Brushes, Plate, Sheet, Crown Ornamental, and Photographic Glass, Picture . Frame and Tapestry Mouldings, Clock and Compass Glasses, Glazed Ssshes, Doors, &c. Glass cut to size, and carefully packed. 95 ana 97, Queen-street L A D TIDINGS! REDUCTION OF PRICES !! Primest Bibs Beef .4d, 5a Primest Sirloins Beef 6d Boiling Beef.. 3d, 4d Logs Mutton 4d Hind-quarters Mutton 4d { Fore-q,uaiteraMutton...» 2#a V A.|DOBWWELI6



f A BERDEEN BOOT FACTORY, "£■*-■ ALBERT-STREET. Every description of Men's. Women's, and Children's Colonial made, Boots and Shoes kepi, in stock. The only Manufactory in the Province whero hand t closed and hand made Boots are to be had. A supply of Seamless Watertights always on on hand I BLACK fe CO. TOT H. S X INN ER, y V c BUILDER, CARPENTER AND JOINER, VULCAN LANE. j AJI Branches of the Building Trade executed by s ■ Experienced Workmen. c Shop Fronts, Ofllce Fittings. &c., ko. EE. G A T L A N D'S 0 * TOY BAZAAR j AND ( FANCY REPOSITORY, '- | Karangahape Road, Norton. I By a small outlay at the above, a great amount of | domestic peace may be secured. Cheap, amusing, and instructive Toys In endless * variety. »! Tji d w a rd b~oWgWoW, -A-H WHOLESALE AND RETAIL FIREWOOD MERCHANT, BREAKWATER ATNI) AT MECHANICS' BAY. N.B.—The etitter 'Tay' leaves Mechanics' Bay Wharf, carrying1 cargo to "Waiheke, at lowest rates. I Boat loads of Firewood delivered to any part of Auck ' | and. ULMAN'W PtfOTOGKAPnTc ' GALLERY, SHORTLAND - b T R E E T. PHOTOGRAPHY IN ALL ITS BRANCHES , Views ot? the Hot Lakes, Rotomahana. The finest collection of local views and Maori cartes in Auckland. £3T Children's Portraits taken instantaneous] . TsSfi CLARKE BROTHERS, (LATE CROMBIE'S) ROYAL FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERIES, i (Opposite Union Bank), QUEEN-STREET, Auckland. First-class Portraits, from C.P.V. to Life Sizo, at Moderate Prices. Children's Portraits taken instantaneously. kTze medals a "nd CERTIFICATES AWARDED TO 1 JAMES SMITH, New-street ,Nelson, N.Z, since 1572, for excellence of Nelson-made Winks and Cordials. Sole Agent in Auckland :— HENRY CONJ.VOP, Wukefield-street, opposite Fitzroy ■ Hotel. . IOTTINGS BY "THE WAY. from london to auckland on board the ' City of Auckland.' The' aboye 'Pamphlet may be had at tho Stab office. PRICE ONE PBJLLIMG EACH, The accuunl is vtiy iutert&tinp, and wcnld be read eagerly by the friends in Jfngl.ind. M fi- T. Til AFFORD, surgfon dentist, Wakefield-strbet. Teeth extracted without Pain by Dr Clover's Patent Oxide Gas. Artifical Teeth (from One to a Full Set). [ESTABLISIIKD 1864.] By appointment 1 Excellency the to His -nS^^^^^^T Governor. TB A R N E T T, PORK BUTCHER, HAM AND BACON CURER, Nkxt City Hall, oprobitb the thistlk hotel, and at i'abnelii T. Barnktt in thanking the public for their long1 and steady support, an d Laving purchased Mr.Moreyi business, as carried on in the premises opposite Mr. Darby's Thistle Hotel, beg to announce that hos 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 tho supply of shipping ordere, which will meet with prompt delivery, and with T. B.s personal attention. W. W O O N • Native Lands and General Commission Agent Licensed Interpreter, Under the "Native Lands Act, 1873." The advertiser is in a position to devote the whole of his time to the transaction and completion of any "business with the natives with -which he may be entrusted. Address : High-street, next to Commercial Hotel. T\ EVI TT, GUN-MAKEB 244, QUEEN-STREET. Always In Stock—Best brande Gunpowder, &c' Blasting Powder, and Fuze, Bhooting and Fishing Tackle. __ Q. D. B U R X E, wholesale bellows makee, Wakefield-street, Auckland. VB~ Blacksmith's Bellows made ana repaired. R~l\ WEBSTER; • Wholesale and Retail SADDLES AND HARNESS MAKER, 133, Queen-street, Auckland, (Next the Union Bank). T> SECCOMBE & SON, MALTBTERB, BREWERS, AND BOTTLERS. GREAT NORTHERN BREWERY, AUCKLAND. "VTELSON GROWN FRUIT, in J. 1 any quantity, shipped with care by H. COLLINS, • Bay View Hotel, Nelson. tST References at the Star Office. W SMITH, Receiving and • Forwarding Agent, Queen-street Whari, Auckland. Goods delivered from Ship's side with despatch. N.B—Ballast supplied. r\ RICKE TING "SEA S~Cf N. Page's and Cobbett's BATS at home prices, at G. Waller's, Tobacconist,- Queen-street. J" B. WAY CORN AND PRODUCE MERCHANT, Christohubo J^[AC H INERY W. VICKERY, In returning thanks to his numerous customer's and 1 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 usual attention and prompt despatch. Agricultural Implements Renewed and Repaired. Quartz Crushing Machinery made to'order. Timber Jacks as formerly. For Hale^Horizontal and Vertical Engine. A MERICAN RUBBER STAMP X3L COMPANY, DUNEDIN. Messrs Reed and" Brett have been appointed \ Auckland* Hgentsl torjthe above;; Company, and all ; orders left with them; will be f prornptly^nttentled to. gwaplwjw be »e#a»t,the Star office,



Business Cards r carson, tv ■ House oiid Land Agont, Rent and Debt Coll ector, Sticlibury's Buildings, Queen-street. _ . E O inF~E A X E E, S, FREEMAN'S BAY SOAP AND CANDLE WORKS. 83?*" Cash Buy&r of Tallow. IXFXRIfOCK "BMfIE RS, * V SOAP &■ CANDLE MANUFACTURERS, Richmond, Cox's Cheek. OfficiL— Parham-gfaflßt, Auckland. _ MISS N VO RMA N, teacher of music, Waterloo Qttadrans, Opposite Government House. T O H~N SOPPET H# ' HOUSE, LAND, AM) GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, NO. 8, QUKKN-STREET. Agent for Mr. C. G. Quick's Waikato Parcels Delivery and PasHongfr Booking. August 5,187^ T^T O T^ I C E. T. B. CAMERON, Architect afd Engineer, Corner of High-street and Vulcan Lane, Is prepared to supply Pl»»8, Specincat/ons, and correct Estimates for all deHurintion of Buildings on shortest notice. W J^ WATT S, PHOTOGRAPHER, QTTKKN-STREET, ONEHUNGA. 77REDERICK W. COLLINS, _E? MANUUFACTURING JEWELLER, Vulcan Lane, Opposite the Occidental Hotel. Every description of Jewellery made and repaired. Old Gold and Silver bought. QTANDAKD FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. B3T" Agent for Auckland— HENRY GILFILLAN, 7, Queen-street. IA OABDJ QAMUEL WELLS *^ House. Land, and Commission Agent, Collector of Rents, Debts, Highway Rates, &c. Loans arranged. Office:—l 29, Queen-street (three doors below the Union Bank.) ID ONES ! BONBKI BOFBB ! Bought In any quantities for Cash at the Freeman's Bay Bone Mills, and at No. 101, Lower Queen-street, b^ J. & J. SOPPET. MR. MACLEAN, DENTIST, PRINCES-STREET, AUCKLAND. Professional Hours: 9to 1 a.m., and 2to 6 p.m. Late hour by appointment. Ja m~e~s~h~e~d~:l7~e~y, mount eden Junction Gbockry Stork. N ew and Superior Groceries Bold at the lowest Town prices. Families waited upon for ordors. Goods delivered in any part of the country. DAL TO N & (ToT, • ii, Queenstbkrt, opposite Exchange Buildings, BOOTMAKERS. Boots made to Mef sure in five hours' notice. No slop goods. Best materials only used. The Latest French Fashions. American Stub Toes. TURKISH BATHS, UPPER QUEEN-STREET. Open Daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Charges, Bs; Saturdays, 3s Cd, open till 9 p.m. Tickets at a reduced rate can be had from from Mr. Aicken and Mr. Pond, chemists. Queen-street. Open for Ladies (only) on Thursdays. Two ladies in attendance. For epecial engagements address to Mra. Sykes. "p H O T O G R^Tp H I C NOTICE. The undersigned having purchased the NEGATIVES taken at the establishna en t of Mr R. H. Bartlbtt, late Photograper, Queen-Btreet, Auckland, beg to intimate that COPIKS of the same may be obtained on application to them at their Rooms, 224, Queen street, Auckland. It is requested that ordors from a distance be accompanied by a remittance. (WTECE AMERICAN PHOTOGRAPHIC COMPANY!-©a Per JOHN McGARRIGLE, Manages. "DUTLER AND McINNES, HOUSE, SIGN, AND DECORATIVE PAINTERS AND PPERHANGERS, Foot of Wakefield-street. Oil, Colour, Glass, White Lead, Scrim, Brushes, Varnishes, Glue, Paperhanginga of all descriptions. t&~ All orders entrusted to their care will receive prompt attention. T & SOPPET, FREEMAN'S BAY STEAM MILLS, AND No. 101, Lower Queen-street, Wharf, A IT C X L A » D. QNEHTJNGA COACHES. J. BRIERLEY'S COACHES i Leaves Onehunga Leaves Auckland 9.0 am 12.0n00n 1.0 pm 2 45 pm 2.0 p m 5 opm GCOOK'S 'BUSSES • leave 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. RGILHAM'S 'Busses will leave \ • Onehunga at a quarter to 8 a.m. and quarter > to 12 every day; Auckland at a quarter to 10 a.m. ' and quarter to 4 p.m. If required, a Special Coach will be run to snit convenience of evening partiesm [Established 11 Years.] WB E A L, ♦ NEW and SECOND-HAND Clothier and General Dealer, Wellesley-street East. Clothing bought, sold, and exchanged. N.B.—Arrangement can be made for the Purchase of Clothing, Books, etc, at private houses. ■JJOTIO'E' OF EIMOTAL. PAPERHANGING, OIL, COLOUR, AND GLASS WAREHOUSE, No. 53, Corner of Queen and West Queen-streetg. J. HENDERSON Has much pleasure in announcing to his Friends and the Public generally, that he has removed to above 1 address, where he .hopes to merit a continuance of I their liberal support. . No. 53, Queen-street. !.Q F A^ U^ X S~O j k7» is prepared to make up Gentlemen's Clothing tomeasuro from £2 14s 6d a Tweed Fashionable Suit, warranted well shrunk; also, Tweed Trousers form 10s 6d.—S. FAULSO, Tailor, three doors fromjKoyal Mall Hotel. Victoria street.—Cleaning, Repairing, Ac SPECIAL NOTICE. MR. TRAFFORD, Surgeon Dentist, desires to ' inform his patients that, having returned After a short absence, be has resumed busin«M anduiky bs con sulted at bis residence dally.wm j u»W*kefieM-rtrMt, J«Buary[2l.



Business Cards. CHARLES GOODWILL, WHEELWRIGHT, ' AND AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENT MAKER, Otahuliu, Spring Carts, Wagons, &c , made and repaired on tho premises. Goods forwarded per Train to the Waikato. A REIVED, PER ' LADYBIRD/ &c. : Canterbury Butter Side and Roll Bacon T. H. HALL & CO. THX 'TKELEVEB FAMILY 7: 60 tons Baker's Finest Otago Flour, in sacks 40 „ „ „ „ 100'S & 50'S Fresh Bran, On sale by T. H. HALL & CO. r\ a ~ir a. Heavy Feed Oats, On sale by __ T. H. HALL &JX). f\ N S A L E: Fresh Otago Oatmeal, best brands • „ ~ Pearl Barley „ Oamaru Tlour T. H. HALL & CO. "1O BALES NELSON. HOPS JL ±J 10 frames Sheathing and Roofing Felt 1 case French Calf Leather 1 case E India Kip Leather 1 case Colonial Tweods. T. H. HALL & CO. fTIEAS, ex «STAR OF GERMANY' : Fine quality Teas, in half-chests. T. H. HALL & CO. AR R I V I N G, Per the Taranaki: 11 cases Canterbury Cheese. T. H. HALL & CO. A USTRALIAN %%? INES. T. H. HALL & CO., Wyndham-strkkt, AGENTS FOR MESSRS. CAUGHEY, WINE PRODUCERS, Receive orders from the Trade for these favourite WINES, and Ruarantco them delivered in good condition in Bottle or Bulk by return of every steamer from Melbourne. January, 1376. I "'OK CHKISTMAS AND biEW YEAE, J. M. McLA CHLAN IS BIIKWIKO IN DREBSES. CLOTHING. New Silks New Silk Dust Coats „ Muslins „ Trousers and Vests „ Prints „ Suits „ Costumes, &c. „ Shirts ~ Hats, &c. MILLINERY. FURNISHING. New Hats New Oil Cloths „ Flowers ~ Matting „ Gossamora „ Carpets „ Feathers „ Hearth Rugs „ Bonnets, &c. ~ Curtains, &c. 218, QTTE EN-STREET, Near Wpllt-slcy-street. POST-OFFICE HOTEL, QSEY-STREET, WELLINGTON. Travellers to the South will find firf-t-class accom modation at the above Hotel. Suites of apartments for Families. Airy, pleasantly-situated rooms always available. Good dry Sample-rooms, THOMAS TTRWIN, Proprietor. ORWI C B UNION FIRE INSURANCE SOCIETY. [Established a.d. 1797.] The security afforded by this old-establisbed office is unquestionable; it is most favourably known throughout the world for its promptness in settle ments ; its regulations are liberal; it 3 rates of Pre miUTis are based at the lowest compatible with the safety of the Assured; and its receipts are all retained n the Colony for investment, affordingthe advantages of a Local Institution, combined with the guarantee of a Wealthy English Proprietory. Rents may be insured by special agreement for 12 months. Every information can be obtained at the Society's Offices, Bank Buildings, Queen-street, on application to JAS. B. GRAHAM, Agent HHHEN YOU'LL REMEMBER ME. When other Boots and other Shoes, Have not been, wearing well, And, by the language that you use, 'Tis plain there's been a sell, There may perhaps in such a scene, Some recollection be Of Boots, which have much better been, Then you'll remember inc. When Soles grow thin, and Uppers light,. Of Shoes you once did prize, And understandings are a sight, Unsightly to the eyes; When broken Boots shall wear a mask— A patch—you'll grieve to see, In such a moment I but ask, Tliat you'll remember me — HEMUS' %♦ STAR *** BOOT DEPOT. Top of Queen-street, Auckland f)TTR LAST is a Ladies' Kid Boot, with fashionable '-' and plated heel, at 10s. 6d. # pair! How can this be done ? By Co-operation. Remember ours is the largest and oldest Factory in the province. We ' only require the co-operation of the public, and we will keep the money in the colony. This quality can not be imported to sell at the price. Jj J? C O T T O 8 S Has much pleasure to inform his Jjjj H . ga 02 friends, and the public in general, that he " § HAS NOW OPENED Hrj § hi) <j GREENGROCER, FRUITERER, g AND GROCERY STORE, 2 P5 corner ov c, O v g Victoria and Albert - streets, fe > g! O 81.B1. C. Otto in inviting'his friends and the § p3 public in general to come and patronise cr H him, promises to sell flrst-olass Goods at S the lowest possible cash prices, and giva M q every order prompt attention. O ■ w Tenders- IN THE ASSIGNED ESTATE OF W. H. BINKS, DRAPER, OF NAPIER. Tenders for the Purchase of the Stock amounting to ,£5164 warehouse cost, will be received by the Trustees, at Napier, up to the 2nd February inclusive. Copies of inventory and conditions of sale may be Been at the office of McArthur, Shera and Co. HUGH CAMPBELL) ™_ - . W. F. UTTING, ( Trustees. rriO CARPENTERS AMD BUILDERS. Tenders will be received until noon of the 31st inst, for the erection of Offices, and extension of out buildings at the Great Northern Brewery, Kyber Pass Road. f" KEALSoeSON, ;'*_'' Insurance Buildings. Jy[ O X J. O ~18 As we, the Undersigned, intend to retire from business, all Claims against us must be sent in, and all Acconnts paid on or before Tuesday, Ist day of February. Customers can obtainißargains for cash only up to above date. Having determined to retire from the business we invite tenders for the Entire Stock, to be sent in y Wednesday, 2nd day of February, at noon. Tho .Stock can be seen, and aU information obtained on tho premise!. COOE & CLAYTON.



For Sale. FOE, SALE, at Ellerslie, a really good .ud we'l-built new House, of 9 rooms, with (-very convenience for a ftmijy. togethor with large garden well laid out and planted with fruit and ornamental trees, only three minutes' walk i"i oin the Railway Station, and fronting on to the main road. Apply to JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. FOR SALE, at Pakiri, near Omaha, 83 acres of Land, with large quantity of good Kauri and Totara upon it, being lots 37 and 3S with Creek frontage. Apply to JOHN SOPPETT, No 8, Queen-street. rf\O SHIPPERS, CONTRACTORS, AND J. BUILDERS. TIMBER ! CHEAP TIMBER ! ' TO CLEAK. THE YARD AT CHRIST MAS, HAVLNG TO MOVE SHED £ND OFFICE. FOR SALE, OKA 0() A FEET KATJRI TIMBER, all sizes P.T.G C xland 9xl. C. A. HARRIS. December lgth, 1875. FOR BAI/$, cheap, at Hamilton, Waikato, lot 68, containing 50 acres of very superior Land, all in grass; also, lot C 6, Mauku, near the Church, Patamahoi, 59 acres of really good Land. Apply to JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. FOR SAKE, at Matakana, a really good Farm, with large frontage to the river 394 acres, 234 acres of which are in good grass, fenced and divided mto paddocks; a good 8-roomed House and al necessary outbuildings.—Apply to JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. r>R SALE, on very easy terms, a really good House of 7 rooms, with slated roof, water laid on, and* every convenience for a family, together with freehold allotment, 40 fett frontage to Upper Queen-street by 185 feet deep.—Apply to JOHN SOPPET No. 8, Queen-street. FOR SALE, at a very low price, a good and well-built Four-roomed Verandah Cottage, with good well and freehold allotment, 34 x 100 feet, in one of tue best parts of Ponsonby. Apply to JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. F~OR SALE, cheap, one of the best and most centrally situated Farms in Matakana, comprising 184 acres of first-class land, 100 acres all in good £rass, and divided into paddocks, a large portion cf which is fenced with good quick-thorne fences ; a Garden and Orchard of two acres, together with 8 roomed House, and all necessary out-buildings, with large navigable river running right into the Farm, close to the falls cf a powerful fresh water stream, which belongs to the property, and is capable of driving machinery equal to 40-horse power, all the year round, together with a very superior Freestone Quarry, thf> stone from which has been highly approved of by many competent judges. Apply to JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. FOR SALE, remarkabiy^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 OB SALE, 280 acres 2 roodsTbeing allotments No. 7, 8. and 9, Mnungatawbiri "Valley, better known as Paparatta, opposite Mr Doupal's old mill, about six niiks from Pokeno Rail way Station. Very Rich Land; good feed. Price, £1000 ; terms e»sv. —Apply Mr S Vickere, Insurance Buildings, Auckland. FOR IMMEDIATE SALE, three Eligible Building Allotments, Brighton Eoad. Price Low, Terms easy. SAMUitL COCHE.ANE & SON, Auctioneers. FOR IMMEDIA'I E SALE—A very compact and well cultivated Farm of. 81 acres ■ first quality land, securely fenced and divided into paddocks, a large portion of which is both drained and under crops, together wi*.h Dwelling-house, &c, at Bombay, frenting on to the Great South Road. Apply to JOHN SOPPET, No 8, Queen-street Jp O R SALE. A STEEPLE ENGINE, suitable for a paddle steamer, cylinder 31 inch diameter, 2 feet 9 inches stroke. Apply to the Manager N.Z.S.S. Company (Limited), Wellington. ~P O R S A L E. A three-horse power Threshing Machine, with horse gear complete; also, New Winnowing Machine. SAMUEL COCHRANE <Sr. SON. FOR SALE, a Farm of 295 acres very rich Land, substantial 4-roomed House, 4-stall Stable, Piggery, Smokehouse, &c, Ac , large run for sheep or cattle, with a fiontatre to the Thames near Miranda Redoubt.—H. Pabtington, House and Land Agent, 67, Queen-street. FOR SALE, cheap, within 15 minutes walk of the Union Bank, a really substantial well-finished 6-roomed House, with galvanized-iron out-house, and every convenience for a family; registered grate in parlour, and bed-room stove In front bed-room, colonial oven and water-pump in kitchen, and back garden planted with choice fruit trees, with flower garden in front.—Full particulars apply to M. P. McDermott, Tinsmith, Victoria-street. i FOR SALE, a beautifully level Allotment in Lincoln-street. Ponsonby, ad joining Warnock's residence. The a'lotment is 66 x. 100. freehold. Price, £89.— J. M. Lennox, Estate Agent, Auckland. FOR SAIE, a beautiful Allotment at Mount Eden, country, of half-an-acre o* rich volcanic land, with good stone fence round It. This property adjoins Mr Williamson's residence. Price, j635 —J. M Lennex. FOR SALE, a really good Suburban Residence at Mount Albert. There are 12^ acres of good land, with an excellent four-roomed House Price, £350. This property is a bargain. The Omnibus passes the house daily.—J. M. Lennox, Estate Agent, Auckland. FOR SALE, a comfortable 4-roomed Cottage near »he Stockade, with freehold Uotment 38 x 99.—Price. £14S).—J. M. LENNOX, ""state Agent, Auckland. FO - BALE, a pretty Verandah Cot tage, in William-street off Wellington-street, with Freehold , Uotwent. The Cottoge is in ex cellent order Price, £210.— J. M. LENNOX, Estate Agent, Auckland. F!; R on the Mount Eden Road, a comfortable Four-roomed Verandah Cottage, with good workshop and fowl-house ; free bold allotment, 25 x 120 Price, £130.— J. M. LBN NOX, Estate Agent, Auckland. FOR HALE, a Farm at Titiranyi, fronting the Manukau Harbour.. There is a firet-class, orchard ; also, a good Four-roomed Resi dence The property is Jet for £24 a year. Price, £180.— J. M. LENNOX, Estate Agent Queen-street. FOR SALE, a comfortable Four roomed Cottage, in excellent order, in CarMon Road, near to Newmarket; freehold allotment 33 x 168. Price, £160.— J. M. LENNOX, Estate Agant, Auckland. FOR SALE, a first-class investment, Two Shops in Pitt-sireet, doing a first-class busine.ts and let for 28* per week ; frerbold allotment 33 x 90. Price, £500.-J. M. LENNOX, Estate Agent, Auckland. TO LET, on Lease, those command ing premises in Shortland and Fort-streets, known as Hobson's Buildings, at present in the occupation ot Messrs. McArthur, Shera and Co. Possession can be given on the Ist July next W. J. CAWKWELL, Vnloan Laot.



Education: 3SS ROBIRTSRAW'B Pupils - will Ee-ssseinble on WEDNKSD J. Y. January 2Gth. Fees in advance. Tha TRetrtat, Hsmril. ?~\NEHDNQ-A Young Ladies School V_/ will Ec-open on Monday, January 24 A Pro par&tory School for bO3'S und«r 9 years of ago Vacancies for boarders. Mrs Monison. Principal. STTMFOfiD HOUSE, Upper Symonda-street.—Mrs J. R. Nicholson's Pupils will ra-assemble on Monday, January Si. Vacancies for Boarders. MES~PALMER'S iPupils will re assemble on Monday, January 31. Huntly liOdge, Carlton Road. ; HURCH OF ENGLAND GRAMMAR SCHOOL, PARK ELL AUCKLAND. Affiliated to the New Zealand University. Established 1855. Head jfaster— Jaa. Adams. 8.A.. Member of the Convocation of the London University. Classical Master—Rev Joseph Bates _ _ English Master—Mr J. P. Gradwell, London Univer sity. Drawing Master—Mr J. C. Hoyte. Botany— Mr T. F. Cheeseman,-F.L.S. For terni3 and prospectus, app'y to lhe Hea« Master. School duties resumed Monday, January 31. A UCEXAND COLLEGE AND GRAM- J\_ MAR SCHOOL. (Affiliated to the University of New Zoaland). The First Quarter will commence on WEDNES DAY, 2nd February. FARQUHAR MACRAE, Head Master. EWTON GRa'MMAETsOHOOL, PITT-STREET, NEWTON", Latk Auckland Wkstebn Academy, Rev. Peter Mason, B.A, Duties will be resumed on MONDAY, the 24th instant. ; Pupils prepared for the Law, Civil Service, and Scholarship Examinations. An Evening Class. "Mason's Geogbaphy of New Zealand." Fourth Thousand. " I was already much acquainted ■with the work, and had much appreciated the^ care and accuracy ■with which it is composed."—Sir*George Grey. Upton's, Queen-street. HIGH SCHOOL, BYMONDS-STEEET. Conducted by Mrs. Shatlb Geokge. This Institution, devoted to the thorough Educa tion of Girls, and to the Preparatory Training of Boys, will re-open after the Christmas vacation on TUESDAY, the 25th instant. The healthy and central position of the High School; the large, lofty, and well-ventilated class rooms, which are fitted with every requisite for the most improved and successful methods of instruction, under duly qualified Teachers and Professors; the spacious Play-ground, which posseEses a croquet lawn, swings, and a trapeze, form advantages which it is believed are no where else available for Female Education in Auckland. The Fees, payable quarterly in advance, rang© from one to five guineas, according to age and departments entered. Two Pupil Teact era required. __ '■■"HE COLLEGE AND GRMMAAE i. SCHOOL, AUCKLAND, N.Z. An English Master is required for the Auckland College and Grammar School. Candidates will be ex pected to give satisfactory proof of success as_ Teachers and of ability to prepare students for examination in the Englifh subjects prescribed by the University of New Zesland, for the Degree of B.A. The salary, which will be at the rate of £350 per annum, will be increased by the Board of Governors after a period of successful service. Jtarly application is invited. Iti desirable that the gentleman appointed should enter upon his duties as soon as possible after Ist February, 1876. FREDERICK J. MOSS, Secretary. FIRST-CLASS CHANCE TO A BUSI NESS MAN.. TO LET OK LEASE, the Good Templars' Family Hotel and Boarding-house, overlooking the Govern ment Wharf, Onehunga. The House contains 16 Booms, besides Bath-room, Closets, Cupboards, and Store-room for passengers' luggage. A good Shop in. connection which would more than pay the rent. Furniture can be had at valuation if requited. A never-failing well of water on the premises. The present proprietor (Mrs. Williamson) giving up owing to failing health Further particulars can be obtained from FLEMING & STE VENSON", Onehunga. BAY OF ISLANDS COAL YARD BREAKWATER ROAD. BAY OF ISLANDS AND NEWCASTLE COAL ON SALE. Office: 7, Queen-street. HENRY GILFILLAN, Agent. HE Undersigned are Gash Pur OHASKBS of HIDES, SHEEPSKINS, WOOL TALLOW, &c , 4c., at highest market rates, in any quantity. Consignors direct will have prompt and immediat cash remittances returned at satisfactory rates.. lEELAND BROS., Tanwebs and Leather MAsruFAcnrRERS, AtroKiAyp. NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY o* NEW ZEALAND. CAPITAL ;. £1,000,000 RESERVE FUND £35,000 With unlimited Liability of Shareholders. Insurances effected against Lobs by Fire; and on Hulls for the voyage or time; also on Merchandise and Freight by Steamer and Sailing Vessel. Wool covered against all risks from Sheep's back, or from Wool-shed, till delivered in London. LOWEST CURRENT RATES. Liberal Terms, and Prompt Settlement of Losses; HENRY E. WILLIAMS* _^_. Manager. Office: 96, Queen-street.. nHEAP FOWL FEED. MAIZE, at 3s per bushel, or 10s per sack. Also, FOWL'S WHEAT, on sale at , COUPLAND & COS., Produce Stores, "^i MR. FATTLDER, Sole Contractor to the City Council for theErurt/ing 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. nn ob a k c ii s. ON SALE, To arrive per Kate Brain, hourlj expected, 50 tons Hay and Bass's celebrated Oamaru Flo 45 tons J. K. Anderson's Flour 60 tons Pratt's Flour G. W. BINNEY. fIENTUAL STORE, PONSONBY, AUCKLAND. T. J. BA IN BRIDGE TJEPPECTFTTLLY begs to inform his friends and ■*■*> the public that he h*s Opened a General t tore opposite the Ponionby Hall, sud he hope* to sectue a £»re of poWlo patronage by supping the Choicest Goodi at To-fTH Pbioib. t. J'lM&'SSflL 11'Qnlokl *tho Wrttato