The Evening Star.

Yoi,, VII.— No. 1,891.]

""Auoklato, N.Z., THOBSDAY, MARCH 9. 1876

[Price : ONE PENNY



iy ' urn.-..!— »Mi"-^—------ **^ ""- i_s — - — -w, - T> EGULABMONTKLY i#>:/. ; J-b STEAM COMMUNICATION MbS r":':- '" ' BETWEEN AUCKLAND, SYDNEY, AND MELBOURNE. The fast and favourite s.b. HERO, Captain Logan, may bo expected hero again about ! the 15th of March. She will leavo for Sydney and Melbourne three days after arrival. CB.UICKSHANK & CO., Agents. 16, Qucon-streot, .Auckland, February 17, 1875. "TK^ J7O R -! ARANAKI. «X;^ V*"?~. A NELSON, PICTON, WEL *WfkjMo:+o- LINGTON, LYTTELTON, AND [BooMne through to Melbourne, Greymouth, Hokitika, Westport, Akaroa, Timaru, and Oamaru.] MONDAY, MARCH 14, The Union Steam Shipping Company's magnificent new Steam/11" Captain E Wiiem-er, will leave the Onehunga Wharf on TUESDAY next, the 14th March, at 11 a,m. Latest train for passengers, 0.35 a.m. March 18—Taupo, a« above. March 28—Hawea, as above. Through tickets to Melbourne at reduced rates t For freight or passago apply to HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, 25, Qusen-street **k^k. fH ZEALAND Ir,^ STEAM SKIPPING COM- A^^^^o PANY (LIMITED.) JOT NEW1 PI/SMOOTH, NEtBON, PIOTON, WELIINQ ton LYTTKiiTON, and Oiago; transhipping at Wellington for Wangandi, Napieu, and Povertx Bay ; and at Nelson for Weotpoiw, Gbeymouxh, and Hc-KraKA, (PASSENaKEO BOOKED THBOOGH TO MILBOUBKB,] n°*''' WELLINGTON Will leave the Onehunga Wharf on SATUKDAY next, the 11th March, at 10.30 a.m. Latest train for Passengers at 9.35 a.m. For freight or passage apply to W. F. WHEELER, Aneklana. Ov, A. BARNES, Onehnngs. Offlceß: Hobson'B Buildings, Shortland-stroet. | •ik* l -CJTEAM COMMUFICA efes^'^S KJ TION WITH THE THAMES f -V ' AND COKOMANDEL; TIME-TABLE. DURHAM. From Auckland : From Thames: Thursday, 11 80 am Friday, 9 am Saturday, 11.30 am Saturday, 5 pm ENTERPRISE. For Thames: Friday, 8 pm MANAIA. From Auckland: From Coromandel: Friday, 12 noon Saturday, 12 noon Weather and other circumstances permitting. Not responsible for accidents in shipping, carrying, discharging live stock. Not responsible for any cargo or parcels put on board without a shipping note. J. EDWARDS, Manager. •Sfc,^ \TEW ZEALAND SHIPPING COMPANY'S SS^^^ FOB LONDON DIP.EOT. The Al C'omposito Clipper CARNATIC, 881 tors register. "Wiixiam Chapman, Commander low loading-, and will have good dispatch. Has first-class accommodation for Saloon, Second Cabin, and Steerage Pnsßengers. Forfreinht or passago. apply to The New Zealand Shipping Co. (Limited) Agents. 90, Queen-street, 15th February, 1876. 17" O R LONDON i^^^^^KS^ I DIRECT S^->f^ FIRST VESSEL FOE LONDON HBEaEe2aHia DIKECT. The Splendid Al Clipper Ship GLENLORA, Captain Le Viscomte, will sail as abovo on or about the end of April next. For freight, passage, and other particulars, apply OWEN & GRAHAM, Agents. Auckland, 4th March, 1876. PASSENGERS' LINE OF PACKETS TO NEW ZEALAND. OWNED BY MESSES. SHAW, SAVILL & CO., 34, Leadenhall-street, London. The above line of ships are regular jSJjj-Sh. traders to all the principal ports of igS'slsnftSSs. New Zealand. They are clipper ships, IKj«SSaSs» classed Al at Lloyds, and commanded ■^SgSgiiSiSr by experienced masters. The Bill of MBSOfißaraa j* are j S moß t 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 & GRAHAM, >• CEUICKSHANK & CO., Agents. NO T I O E. I ilJitefv QUICKSTEP Will run, until further notice, between Mercer and Hamilton, on arrival of the Train at 10.30 a.m., carrying Passengers and Luggage, on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, and leaving Hamilton on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, at 8.30 a.m. All Passengers and Parcels boolred at the Office of John Soppet, agent, No. 8, Queen-street, Auckland, for the above places, will receive prompt attention. R. C. LONG, Agent, Mercer. C. G. QUICK, Proprietor. lik N ° L 1 c E< QUICKSTEP Is prepared to carry Sheep ana Freight at reasonable rates. Arrangements made on board, or at Mr Sop pet'a office, Queen-street. The steamer arrives at the Point in time for tho transmission of the Sheep by the afternoon train, and arrives in Hamilton in time to remove same before fiark. C. G, QUICK. 1&k T HE brigantine ELIRT, feSHv!4\ -"- I°^ *ons re B'B*eri John McKenzie, JuSlom^ Master, is a regular trader botween. *MS&nsS> Auckland and Lvttelton. For freight or passage apply to D. H. McKENZIE. Auckland, February 15th, 1876. jL PO E SALE. ■ Jyl». The Cutter CORALIE, 29 tons register, built atTairua in 1874, coppered and cupper fastened, well found, and now trading be tween this port and Opotiki. • . L. D. NATHAN & CO. - , GLENLORA ■j rf»s^ y? 4 cV PROM LONDON. " {gisglllss All Claims against the above v ■iTfti^wr^^vesselmout ba rendered in duplicate V m oat offlco on or before Friday next, at 10 am. OWEN & GRAHAM, IH^ Ageato,.



Shipping. <£%^,. "PACIFIC MAII $M}[ ' - ' *" STEAMSHIP COMPANY. FOR SAN FRANCISCO DIRECT. The Powerful Al Iron Screw Steamship GRANADA Will leave DUNFDTN on tho Bth March, and ADCK LAND on the 18th March, conveying JT.B.M.'a Mails for San Fbancisoo, Umtkd States, Gubai Britain, via Kandavau and Hoxoi/oxu. The Cabins on the Port Side of this splendid Steamer aro reserved for Passengers booking in New Zealand. For further particulars, Freight, or Passage, apply OWEN & GRAHAM, Agents, Auckland. <5 %J% "P 0 R WANGANUL f ■ - • JLf DIRECT. ■feiisv-i-: ".-":&■ The s. b. WALLABI, James T.ivs, Commander, from Onohunga, TO MORROW (iMday), 10th inst., atlO 30a.m., weather, &c, permitting. For freight or passage apply to COMBES & DALDY, Agents, Auckland ; Or, A. BARNES, Onehuaga. "AUCKLAND STEAM ROPE X3L FACTORY. REDUCED PRICES. Manila Hemp Rope. Per ton. First Quality— £ s.. d. 1 inch and upwards .. .. .. GO 0 0 ? f inch and under .. 68 10 0 Whulo and Lauce Lines 73 10 0 Cutting-in Falls 71 10 0 Second Quality- All Sizes 56 0 0 Flat ropes of superior quality, and warps of all sizes, made to order. New Zealand Flax Rope. 2? inch and upwards 41 10 0 1 inch to 2i 43 10 0 f inch nncUindor 47 10 0 Ay"ool Lashing 40 0 0 Per ib. Clothes Lines 0 0 51 Flat ropes of superior quality, and warps of all sizes, made to order. Terms: Purchases of £100 and upwards, approved stamped bills at four months, or C% discount for cash; £40 and upwards, approved stamped bills at three months, or 11% discount for cash ; under £40, nstt cash. J. S. MACFARLANE & CO. Auckland, Ist March, 1870. BiEgisess CferdU?. MR. F. B. WOODHAM, Teacher JJJL of the Pianoforte. Letters to be addressed North Shore, or Lowther Bazaar, Queen-street. .GOODACBE, BOOTMAKER • GREY-STREET. Men's Boots, 15s; Men's Shoes, 12a Gd; Ladies' Boots from 12s Cd; Men's Soleiug and Heeling, 4a 6d. EMUS AND HAN NA, ARTIST PHOTOGRAPHERS, Ootncr of QCXEEN AND WELLESLEY - STREETS WEST, Over Messrs. Hewin's. T AM E S BUTCHB R, SLP CARTES, CONTRACTOR, etc. Goods Cleared and Delivered from Ships' side on SHORTEST NOTICE. BALLAST SUPPLIED. Hewoastlic and Bay or Island Coals. Also. ir.EvrooT>. cnt or uncut, at EjeASOKABLE RATES X MACLEAN, DENTIST, PRINCES-STREET, AUCKLAND. Professional Hours:—9 to 1 a.m., and 2 to 5 p.m. Late hour by appointment. 244, QI7SEN-STKEET. Always in Stock-Bcot brands Gunpowder, &c. Blasting Powder, and Fitzo, Shooting and Fishing Tacklo. _ _____ 4CO casks Cement 100 casks Plaster of Paris 80CO Slates (Countess) Fire Btick3, Fire Clay All kinds of Building Materials KEANK & JENKINSON. Victoria-street East. NOTICE OF EEMOVAL. 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. ■p I S H E R AND CO., JD 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. J. C. PELHAM'S T ADDER AND TgARROW pACTORY, 49, Victoria-street, EVEIIY DESCRIPTION OF Ladders, Barrows, and Steps, on hand, made to order, or let on hire. T^TOTICE OF REMOVAL. F. B. WOODHAM, L O W T,H E E B AZA AX, Qr/EEBT-STRKKT, Opposite the Thistle Hotel. TOYS. STATIONERY, FANCY GOODS, ETC. WPHILLIPPS AND SON, • OIL, COLOUR, and GLASS MERCHANTS, Importers of Paperhangings, Scrim, Paints, Oils, Turpentine, Colours, Varnishes, French Polish, Gold Leaf, Artists' Colours ana 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 carofully packed. 95 and 97, Qneen-etreet. ATAVIA SEA AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY ABE PREPARED TO ACCEPT FIRE OR MARINE RISKS at LOWEST RATES. Losses paid either in this Colony or at anyjof tfce Company's Branches. , All information may be obtained by applying to j H. W. HEATH, General Agent, Bank Buildings. Auckland, February 3, 1875. B. MAIDEN'S 'BUS between Auckland and Newmarket will leave as follows :— From Auckland : From Newmarket: ; 8.45 am 9.30 am 10 15 a m 11 a m ; 1145 am 12.30 pm 1.15 p m 2pm 2 45!p m 3.30 pjm 1 4.lsp*m spm s.4s'p'm 6.45 p m El D' S O O A C H " KAVZS f:\ Auckland: Onehunga.: 8.46 a.m. 10.80 a.m. I p.m. 6.45 p.m.



EJ\ W E B S T E X ; J» WHOMBATiS AND &KTAIL i SADDLES A"?-'D HAEHE&S M*KEE, i 133, Q(n:EN-STP.KET, AUCKLAND, I (Next the Union Bank). W SMITH, Beceiving and a ForwardiDg Agent, Queen-stteet Wharf, | Auckland. Goods delivered from Ship's side with s despatch N.B-—Ballast supplied. T3> SEOOOMBE & SON, I MALTSTERS, BREWERS, AND ISOTTLEEB, GREAT NORTHERN BREWERY, AUCKLAND. :; pRICKETING SEASON. \_j Page's and Cobbott's EATS at home prices, at G. Waller's. Tobacconisi, Queen-street. T B. W A V ! CORN AND PRODUCE MERCHANT, CniUHTCutmo & BERDEKN BOOT FACTORY, XiL ALBERT-STREET. Every description of Men's, Women's, and Children's Colonial made Boots and Shoes kept in stock. Tho only Manufactory in the Province where hand closed and hand made Boots aro to be had. A supply of Seamless Watertights always on on hand. BLACK ft CO. IL S XI N X E R, BUILDER, CARPENTER, AND JOINER. Temporary Premises, WEST QUEEN-STREET, Lately in the occupation of Mr Leahy, Blacksmith. All Branchea of the Building Trade executed by Experienced Workmen. Shop Fronts, Office Fittings, &r., &o. DULMAN'S PHOTOGEAP HIC X GALLERY, SIIORTLAND-bTRKET. photography in all its branches Views of the Hot Lakes, Rotomahana. The finest collection of local viows and Maori cartes in Auckland. iST Children's Portraits taken instanlaneonsl . lE$ OK 1S II BAT HS, UPPER QUEEN-STREET. Open Daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Charges, ss; Saturdays, 3s 6d, open till 9 p.m. Tickets at a reduced rate can be had from from Mr. Aicken and Mr. Pond, chemists, Qnren-street. Open for Ladies (only) on Thursdays. Two ladles in attendance. For special engagements address to Mrs. Sykcs. fiLARIE Bft OTHERS, \J (LATE CROMBIE'S) ROYAL FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERIES, (Opposite Union Bank), QUEEN-STREET, Auckland. First-class Portraits, from C.D.V. to life Size, at Moderate Prices. Children's Portraits token instantaneously. MB. T. TK APPOED, SURGEON DENTIST, WAKEVI£LD • S T P. & E T. Teeth extracted -without Pain by Dr Clover's Patent Oxide Gas. Artifical Teeth (from One to a Full Sot). [ESTABI/ISIIF/D 1864.] By appointment Excellency the to His **22£g$*i&&d£kr Governor. TB A X N E T T, . PORK BUTCHER, HAM AND BACON CURER, Next City Hall, OrrosiTß the Thistle Hotel, and at Pabnelli T. Barnktt in thanking the public for their long and steady support, imdliavingpurclioecdMr.More^ business, as carried on in the premises orpoßite Mr. Darby's Thistle Hotel, beg to announco that lies is now prepared to supply every requisite of the trade. All Goods stamped so an to defy imitation. N. B.— Arrangements are now complete for tho supply of shipping orders, which Will meet with prompt delivery, and with T.B.s personal attention. p D. BTJ R X E, WHOLESALE BELLOWS MAKER, Wakefield-street, Auckland. BS~ Blacksmith's Bellows made and repaired. ELSON GROWN FRUIT, in any quantity, shipped with care by H. COLLINS, Bay View Hotel, Nelson. S3T References at the Stab Office. MAC H INERY 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 trnstg 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 sale, Horizontal and Vertical Enifine. A MERICAN RUBBER STAMP iIL COMPANY, DUNEDIN. Messrs Reed and Brett have been appointed Auckland agents for. the above Company, and all orders left with themfwill be promptly attended to. Samples to be seen at|the Star office. FTIHE LODGER'S FRANCHISE. Forms for Registering applications may be obtained atjjthe Btab Office. T M (P 0 R T A N T. NOTICE OF REMOVAL J J. HENDERSON In thanking hia Mends and the public generally for their favours for the past sixteen years, bag to inform them that he has talcen the premises lately occupied by H. Gilbeed, Painter, Wyndham-stroet, ■11 st bolow Herald office), and T>UTrjOse3 Kivine his undivided attention to the HOUSE AMD SHIP PAINTING BUSINESS, in which he will endeavour to merit a fcontinuance cf their patronage. N.B.—The extenßive Stock of Paperhangings, Ac, will be disposed at the Lowest Remunerative Prices. All Orders executed] with doapatch by experienced workmen. t JAMES LEWIS, Coal and Firewood Dealer, corner of Queen and Wakefleld-streets —The advertisor 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 he is prepared to supply Coals, Fire wood, &c of the beat quality at reasonable prices, either at the yard or delivered as may be required. Will be happy to supply old customers of Mr Kirby same as usual. Country orders promptly attended to.—Auckland, March 2,1876. GW. HAEDWICK, a FAMILY GROCER AND GENERAL PROVISION MERCHANT, Sdobtland Orescent, AtTCKtiAND. GW H. in returning thanks to hia .numerous friends' and the public generally for their kind sup uort daring the past, is glad to inform them that he is still in a position to carry, put with, promptness and despatch any orderaj that may.be entrusted to bis , C&V6 Mone'but nrst-class'.Gooaa guaranteed.



Busiaess Cards- ~jr 0 A R S 0 N, el • Bouse &nd Land Agent, Rent and Debt Collector, stichbury's Buildings, Queen-street. O E 0 11 G ~® A X E R S, \J£ FREEMAN'S BAY SOAP AND CANDLE WOBKS. Or Cash Buynr of Tallow. arnocTTrothers, SOAP & CANDLE MANUFACTURERS, ' Richmond, Coxa Creek. Offlca — Diirhain-gtreet, Auckland. fITS N 0 R M A N, TEACHER OF MUSIC, Waterloo Quadrant, Opposito Government House. TiTl ia m ha. lc, WHOLESALE TINSMITH, &0., C 5, SIIOUTLAND-BTREET, Auckland. RGILHAM'S 'Busses will leave e> Onehunga at a quarter to 8 a.m. and quarter tol2 everyday; Auckland at a quarter to 10 a.m. and quarter to 4 p.m. If required, a Spoeial Coach will bo rmi to Bait convenience of nvenlng parties. Tjb J. W~X~T TS, 1 ' PHOTOGRAPHER, QiTEi N-STKKET, ONHHUNGA. T & T~S~O~P~P BT, FREEMAN'S BAY STEAM MILLS, AND No. 101, Lower Queen-street, Wharf, A U 0 X LAND. (ToITK'S 'BUSSES • leave Coombos' quarter to and a quarter-past every hour for Newmarket Kpsom—B. quarter to 11, 2, and o. Grafton Road-Every hour. CARRIAGES, BUGGJES, HANSOMS, ETC., ALWAYS ON HIRE. T| OESES, BUGGIES, &c. REMOVED. FOR HIRE H-'rces, Buggies, or any othor kind of vehicle, at cy new stables, Lome and Wellesley- SUtH!tS W.?CKOWTHER. O~IT~F B~O~Y PET HOUSE, LAND, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, No. 8, Queen-street. Agent for Mr. C. G. Quick's Waikato Parcels Delivery and Passenger Booking. August B, 187 C. N °~ T I ° E> T. B. CAMERON, Architect afd Engineer, Corner of High-street and Vulcan Lane, Ib prepared to supply Plans, Specifications, nnd correct Estimates for all description of Buildings on shortest notice. ■ , 17REDEE.ICK W. COLLINS, JJ MANUFACTURING JEWELLER, Vur.CAN Lank, Opposito the Occidental Hotel. Every description of Jewellery made and repaired. Old Gold and Silver bought. TANDARD FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. B&~ AKent for Auckland— HENRY GILPILLAN, 7, Quoen-streot. |A OABD.j QAMUEL WELLS tO House, Land, and Commission Agent, Collector of Rents, Debts, Highway Rates,.&o. Loans arranged. Office:-129, Quoon-strect (three doors below the Union Bank.) , TKtttES ! BOBTEBI BONES! Bought in any quantities for Cash at the Freeman's Bay Bone Mill 3, and at No. 101, Lower Queen-street, by J. & J. SOPPET. rp DAL TO N & O 0., JL a ii, Quelnhthebt, opposite Exchange Buildings, BOOTMAKERS. Boots made to Mef sure In five hours' notice. No e!op poods. Best materials only used. The Latest Frenoa Fashions. American Stub Toes. PHOTOGRAPHIC NOTICE. The undesigned Laving purchased tho NEGATIVES taken at the establishment of Mr R. H. Babtlett, late Photograper, Queen-street, Auckland, beg to intimate that COPIKS of the same may be obtained on application to them at their Booms, 224, Queen- Btreet, Auckland. It is requested that orders from a olstanco fee accompanied by a remittance. gS-THE AMERICAN PHOTOGRAPHIC COMPANY!-®* p ER JOHN McGARBIGLE, Managisb. BUTLER AND McINNES, HOUSE, SIGN", AND DECORATIVE PAINTERS AND PPERHANQ-ERS, Foot of Wakefield-etreet. Oil, Colour Glass, White Lead, Scrim, Brushes, Varnishes, Glue, Paperhangings of all descriptions. tw All orders entrusted to their care will receive prompt attention. , OSBOENB & CO., • WOOL STAPLERS & BROKERS Fort-street, 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. V Reference: National Bank of New Zealand. [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, Boots, etc., at private houses. TVTOTICE OF REMOVAL PAPERHANGINGToiL, COLOT7B, AND GLASS WAREHOUSE, No. 58, Corner of Queen and West Qneen-stieeta. J. HENDERSON Has much pleasure in announcing to his Friends anfl the Publio generally, tha; he has removed to above address, where hi iaopes to merit .a continuance of their liberal support. NO. 53, QITEESr-STREET. / SF A U L S J o is prepared to make up Gentlemen's Clothing to measure from £2 14s 6d a Tweed Fashionable Suit, warranted well shrunk; also, Tweed Trousers form i 10s 6d.—B. FAULSO, Tailor, three doors from Royal Mail Hotel, Victoria-street.—Cleaning, Repairing, &o /1IDER!! CIDER !!" CIDER! DEVONSHIRE CIDER! andersigned having made arrangements for a rogu T.<ir 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 particulars, apply to GEORGE GLEDHILL, Wellesley-street. O L D E N BOOT. ________ ' I !-. WILLIAM MILLER, . MAKUFACTUR-EBS OP gEAP!q.OTS AND EVERT OTHER i Description ob-;Bo6ts and Shoes, i Next to Oxleys' Blockmakere), Queen-street Yfhtxt. Repairs neatly executed.



Business Cards. fiHAELES GOODWILL, \J WHEELWRIGHT, , AND AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENT MAKER, Otahuhu. Spring Carts, Wagons, &c, made and repaired on the premises. Goods forwarded per Train to tho Waikato. "PIANOFORTES, Ac, Just Arrived, JL ex Carnatic.—A choice assortment of English Pianofortes, with the Patent Three Pedals, to be sold cheap ; also, a large stock of Musical Instruments of all kinds, and all the newest and most popular Music of the day. All ihe above having been selected per sonally by Mr. H. Cucksey in the Home Markets, each instrument will have bis registered trade marlr, "Invicta," and will be guaranteed genuine.—H. CUCKSEY, Music Seller, 240, Queen-street. pORTLANDHO USE. S$T PRIVATE BOARDING ESTABLISHMENT, Hobson-street, Auckland, N.Z. J. RUSSELL, Settler and Colonist over_ 25 years, still continues to aecommodato his old friends, and new arrivals, with flrst-claes, well aired, Single and Double Bedrooms; also, Private Parlours for Families. This Establishment is well-known to be in a very , ealthy situation. v Terms, as usual, per day or week, moderate. Auckland, 17th December., 1875. ITUiE Undersigned are Cash Pur 1 oiMREBS of BIDES, fcHEKPSKIKS, WOOL TALLOW, &c, &c, at highest market rates, In any quantity. Consignors direct will have rrcmrt and Immediat cash remittances returned at satisfactory rates. S IRELAND BROS., Tanners and Leather Manufacturers, AntiKLAyp ri L A D TIDINGS! REDUCTION OF PRICES !! Prhnest Bibs Beef 4d, 6d Primest Sirloins Beef 6d Boiling Beef 3d, 4d Lrgs Mutton 4d Hind-quarters Mutton 4d Forc-quarteis Mutton 2%& A. DORNWEI.L. O TEA DEAL ER S. ■ Ex 'Nakdoo,' from Foo Chow @ Dunedin. The undersigned aro receiving a'portion of the fine quality half-chests and boxes of the cargo of Teas just arrived from China as abovo. Tho attention of tho Trade is specially invited to tho suporior quality and value of this shipment. T. H. HALL & CO.



EX 'TRELEVAN FAMILY/ AND LATE ARRIVALS. 100 tons Fineot Otago Fl la Backs and bags Bran Oatmeal Pearl Barloy Oats. T. H. HALL & CO. —x~ E ~ 10 Bales DAIRY-FED BACON AND HAMS. T. H. HALL & CO. ARRIVED, Per the Taranaki: 11 cases Canterbury Cheese. T. H. HALL & CO. A USTRALIAN UT iNE S. T. H. HALL & CO., Wyndham-street, AGENTS FOE MESSES. CAUGHEY, WINE PRODUCERS, Eeceive orders from the Trade lor these favourite WINES, and guarantee them delivered in good condition in Bottle or Bulk by return of every steamer from Melbonra \ January, 187' i. AIKATO STEAM NAVIGA TION AND COAL MINING COMPANY (LIMITED). WAIKATO COAL. The Company supply the above Coal, screened, and' of superior quality, at following rates :— aken from truck at any railway station, not less than 5 tons, at 20s per ton. Delivered in town and suburbs at.. ~ 25s per ton. Orders left at office Fort -streetwill be promptly attended to. Terms: Cash on receipt of order. FEANZ SCHERFF, Secretary, bni a) 5 24.18T6. h" 17 C. O T T O § w jj, w @ Hasm i o i pleasure to Inform hia §q friends, n ti public in general, that he P3 g LL A. > NOW OPENED tej i hia w 3 GREENGROCER, FRUITERER, g * AND GROCERY STOREJ S p^ COHNEB OF Qp g VICTOEIA AND ALBERT - STREETS. I—i W fa & q F. C. Otto in invltingjhis friends anajthe h3 p3 public in general to come and patronise CO g him, promises to sell first-class Goods at m g the lowest possible; caßh|prices, and giva S q every order prompt attention. £J mi M B E R. The Union Sash and Door Company, Mechanics Bay, are r elling their large and varied Stock of' Timber, Sashes, Doors, and Mouldings, at very low rate?;' Sawdust given J away^ln, large] quantities. Bring your own bags. SOUTH BRITISH FIEE AND MAEINE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. CAPITAL £750,000. The popularity of the South British among In surers is clearly shown by the large and steady Increase of its business. The receipts on Premium account have been: „«,«„„ First Year -« £34,032 Second Year y... .£69,041 ThiraYear '......£95,184 Lowest rates. Prompt ana liberal settlement still specially^attended. P A. BOARDMAN, Manager. EW ZEALAND INSURANCE COMPANY. FIRE AND MARINE. Capital, paia up ana Invested £240,000. Insurance against LOSS BY FIRE of every des cription of Property may be effectea with this Com pany. Hulls Insured for the Voyage or Time. Merchan dise, Goods, and Freight Insured, by steamers and sailing vessels Bisks on Speole subjeot to special arrangements. 't'F\ LOSSES PROMPTLY PAID, GW. P. PIERCE, Uanuer,



_• or bale. 0 R S A L E, Thr Fitting for a Complete LEMONADE AND &ODA WATER FACTORY, Everything being of the very best mate, and same as used by all the principal iErated Water Makers in London, comprising: 1 4-horse Engine and Boiler complete 1 Double Direct-acting Eodawatcr Machine, with tftO Cylinders and two extra large Pumps Largo Gas Work, and everything else required for a first-class Factory. Also, 2 Codd's Patent Filling Machines, and a stock of Patent Bottles. Capital required, from £1,200 to £1,400. Apply to T. HARTLEY, Post office, Auckland. Temporary Kesidence : SYMONDS-STREET, AUCKLAND, Opposite the Premises of George P. Pierce, Esq. The above are all entirely new, and made by Messrs. Barnctt, ton, and Foster, They are expf ctod to arrive by the Edinburgh Castle about, the 15th of February. mo SHIPPERS, CONTRACTORS, AND BUILDERS. KAURI TIMBER. The undersigned is selling at GREATLY REDUCED RATES. C. A. HARRIS, BRITOMART EOAD, AND AT THE SPIT, NAPIER. January 26, 1876. "O O R SALE, AT THE NEWTON SANITARY PIPE WORKS, A Large Quantity of all sizes of Unpatented PIPES. Tho above goods arc first-class, and used by City Corporations down South, although not considered suitable for our city works hero. TJOR SALE (CHEAP), HOBART TOWN POSTS, RAILS, AND PALINGS. Also on Hand, IRON TANKS AND SHINGLES. JOSEPH CRAIG, Poit-street. FOR Immediate Sale, at very low priceß, several choice Allotments at Ponsonby. Apply to JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. FOR SALE, on very easy terms, a really good House of 7 rooms, with slated roof, ■water laia on, and every convenience for a family, together with freehold allotment, iO fett frontage 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 garden well laid out and planted with fruit and ornamental trees, only three minutes' walk from the Bailway 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, three Eligible Building Allotments, Brighton Koad. Price Low, Terms easy. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. FOR Immediate Sale, at an exceed ingly low price, a compact Farm of 100 acres good land, 25 of which are in grass, with four-roomed House, Stables, &c, only & miles from Hamilton, with frontage to the main road. Apply to JOHN SOPPBT, No. 8, Queen-street. OR SALE, on very easy terms, at Ponsonby, a good 6-roomed House, with every convenience, and freehold allotment 45 x 110 feet. Apply to JOHN SOPPETT, No 8, Queen-street. "pi O R SALE. A three-horse power Theeshins Machine, with horse gear complete; also, New Winnowing Machine. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON. KOKEBY-STREET.— For Sale, 5 Building Allotments, each 80 feat froatage. Price, £1 per foot; terms easy. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, ■ Land Agenta, Fort-street. FOR. SALE, a really first-class Suburban Farm. There are 100 a«res of rich pasture land, with Residence, Stockyard, &c. This fine property is only 8 miles from Auckland. Price,' jei7oo.—J. M. Lennox, Estate, A gent, Auckland., OR SALE, at the Wairoa, a beauti ful Farm of 100 acres, nearly all in grass, and with deep water frontage. The land is first-class, and is only 8 miles from the Papakura Railway Station. Price, J6750.—J. M. Lennox, Estate Agent, Auckland. ! J FOR SALE, at Remuera, near ■ Orakei, a (rood Suburban Residency wi 1' 4% acres of freehold, all laid out in first-claBS orchard and pasture. The residence commands r brautiful view, and is situated opposite to' William Hunt, Esq. Price, .£4SO.—J. M. Lennox, Estate Agent, Auckland. TO FARMERS.—For Sale, a bar gain, a Farm of 50 acr^> at the Wade, half a mile from the landlne-placp, with 4-roomed House and Cow-shed. Price, £120; £20 cash, the balance can1 remain on mortgage.—J. M. Lennox, Estate Agent, Auckland. « TO MARINERS.—For Sale, within five minutes walk of the Union Bank, a com fortable Residence, containing four rooms and a skillion. There is a good well and freehold allot ment Price, £35'X— J. M. Lennox, Estate Agent, Auckland. H^O Working Men.—For Sale, on I ; very easy terms, a 6-roomed House in Edin burgh-streft, with good well and freehold allotment. Price, £230: £50 cash, the balance can remain for five years at 8 per cent —J. M. Lennox. - FOR SALE, a bargain, a compact Farm of 330 acres—so of ngiich are In grass. The Farm has a frontage to the Wade River, and has a comfortable Dwelling-house upon ii. Tho boat lands within half-a-mile of the Farm. Price, £300. —J. M.Lrnnox, Estate Agent, Auckland." *••■•' OR HALE, on the Mount Eden Road, a comfortable Four-roomed Verandah Cottage, with good workshop and fowl-house; free hold allotment, 25 x 120. Price, £130.— J. M. LEN NOX: E»tate Agent. Auckland. OR SALE, a. comfortable Four roomed Cottage, in excellent order, In Carleton Eoad, near to Newmarket: freehold allotment, 88 x 168. Price, &L60.-J. M. LENNOX.i'Estate Agent, Auckland



WANTED Known, where Cheap Iron and Bimps Castings can bo had with dispatch, and at a?t niriiine low picesr-Shrp Dnmps, Is W ft ; Rudder B.ncK Dove-tail Plates, Gone:al Br..ss Work, Is Mi» It.; Iron Castings, Sash Weights 15b 33 owt; Five Bars lGs f) c.vt; bmp Casiingß of every description, Windlass Gear and Patent Winches (double and singlfl purchase), Plough Metals, Pii of, Grates. Stove Jfe'als. ali proportiona tely cheap at J. KELLY'S Freeman's Buy Foundry. Highest price given for old Iron and Brass. ANTED, tbe Genera! Public to know that J. Alwing.r, Tailor (late from France and Germans'), has commenced b.xsiness in his new promises, No. 38, Victoria-street, whore he hopes to meet with such support as his knowledge and attention to business, and civility to his customer1! shall command. Gentlemen's and Boys' Suits made to order. Repairs, dyeing, and cleaning, in all its branches, executed at the shortest notice. WANTED, Subscribers to Magazines to know that they can have the numbeia Handsomely Bound, at a trifling cost. Musio ana other Binding done in best styIe.—"WILLIAM LEYS. Machine Ruler and Account-Book Manufacturer, next door to the Evening Star Office, Wyndham street. • ■WANTED KNOWN, that D. vV -GOLDIM is prepared to supply all kinds of Timber Mid other Buildii.g Materials, including • a-slies, Doors, Mouldings. Broad Timber, Hongs Blocks, Po*ts, Rails, Harclwoo.l FellO's, Shifts, Iron Ea'k and Blue Gum Laths, Phiiipfles, &c., &c, at the lowest market price, at his Yard?, Custom-house slrcet. A~N TED X N WM, that J.MOBHIisON is prepared to execute , all kinds of ASPHALTING at reasonable prices.— . Address Newton Eoad. WANTED KNOWN, that John Taylor is prepared to supply all kinds of Timber, Posts, Kails, Paiings, Shingles, House Blocks, Doors, Sashes, Mouldings, &c, at the lowest possible prices, at Yard, Breakwater Road. All orders attended to with despatch ANTED KNOWN, that J. Green has on sale Men's Brown- Cotton Socks, 6d . per pair; 3 pairs Boys Brown Cotton Socks for a shil ling ; Eimmel'a Brown Windsor or Honey Soap, 2d per cake ; 3 HandercMefs for a shilling (full size, men's); Men's or Boys' Collars, 6d per dozen ; Kim mel's Perfumes, Cd and 9d per bottle; Boot Laces, 3d per dozen or 2s per gross; Women's or Girls' Stock ings, 6d per pair (very good value); Men's Braces, la per pair, best in Auckland for the price; other goods equally cheap.—Address. J. Green, Thomson's Build ing*, Victoria-street, and No. 33, Market. WASTED Known, that E. Carr offers special advantages to buyers of Tim her at the Waikawau Yards, Cußtom-house-street and ' Breakwater Eoad. • WANTED KNOWN, a cheap sale of Miscellaneous Goods will be held for a ' few days at Battje and Co.'a Marine Store, Elliott street The stock must be chared out at once In con sequence of removing from the premises. Como early. _^ W A NTH D, * ' Intending Purchasers of Biding Saddles and Bridles, &c, to inspect my 50s. Saddle, and 6s. 63. Bridle; by far the best value in Auckland. All other goods propoitionately cheap. Save the , importer's profit, by buying direct from W. S. Jones, Wholesale and Betatl Saddler, Importer and Mann, facturer; Queen-street.



For Sale. FOR SALE BY E. C. GREENWOOD, Auoxiokkbb, House, Land, and Estate Agent, Markkt House. FOE SALE, in Brown-street, Ponsonby, a new five roomed Cottage, verandah end good ■well, allotment 40 feet x 107- Very cheap-£l9O. FOR SALE, 5 acres of good Land at Remuera, on the road to St. John's College, a splendid site for * gentleman's residence. Price, £135. FOR. SALE, 140 acres of good Land atTe Araf, near Mangawai; good roads, and first-class situation. Price, 10s per acre. FOR SALE, a six-roomed Cottage In Oollingwooa street, allotment 33 feet x 105, good garden and fruit trees, plenty of water, and in good repair. Price, £170. Terms easy. FOR SALE, two first-class Cottages at Glenbuin, ' of 6 and 7 rooms, with every convenience, nearly new. Price, £175 and £400. FOR SALE, seven-roomed Hotise in Newton Road, very suitable for a shop, good well, outhouses, etc., etc. Price, £280. Terms easy. FOR SALE, a new four-roomed Cottage, with verandah and good allotment, on the Mount Eden Road. Price. £125. FOR SALE, several first-class Farms for gale near town, and on good terms. FOR SALE, allotments in [the suburbs, at low. rates. FOR SALE, a choice Farm of 56 acres at Titirangi, adjoining Mr Parr's property, allfenced and in grass with the exception of 20 acres ef bush; a good four roomed House, with cowßheds, etc., etc. Price, £175. FOR SALE, 120 icres, with House, good well and other improvements Price, .£IOO. FOR SALE, at Mount Albert, a very superior Dairy Fatm of about 50 acres, without doubt the best Farm in the district. Terms easy; ■ FOR SALE— 80 acres of fair Land for £30. 81 „ of good Bush Land, near town, £100. 140 „ of rich soil at Waiuku, £300. CO „ of good Land, Parish of Omaru, £8. 200 H of rich Land, Parish of Hoteo, £1 an acre, 100 „ of good Land, Waikato, £1 as acre. R. C. GEEENWOOD, Auctioneer, House, Land, and Estate Agent, mabket house. "P O B S A L U f . Oh AsMVAii of the Ships fbom Lokdon, NAMELY— THE 'EDINBURGH CASTLE' AND «~ALISBU V The undermentioned WINES AND SPIRIIS:— 12 hbas Fine Old Blended Scotch Whisky, ova-proof, at 5s 9d per gallon 2 hhds Royal Irish, 25 overproof, (if 6(1 12 qr-casks Marten's Brandy, 9s .:..:::.;,' j 4 hhds Fine Old Jamaica Rum at 6s Cd , f Q I 4 hhds Gin, 5s 6d, 17 v.p. | SO cases Gin, 1 dozsn each, 14s and liaGA . . ; 4 hhrls and 4 qr-casks Sherry, Bs, or about 160 .Cdper dozen • ■ rt 2 hhds and 2 qr-casks Sherry, 9s 6d, or about ■/,.- i 193 4i per dozen 4 hhds nna 4 qr-oasks Port, 8s 6d, or about 169 per dozen 2 hhds and*2 qr-caskS Port, 10s, or about 21s pc < ■';'■ ~ cozen... i 2 rhds Ginger very superior, at 9s 6d j - 4 dozen Claret, Blue Seal, at 20s per doz . 6 dozen Claret,-Red Seal, at 30s per doz dozen Moet's Champagne, quarts, 60a . , 12 ii ii ,i pints, 34s 12 „ De Kuypers'Hollands, 9s . 1 „ Brandy Colouring, 24a. ALIi THB ABOV HE RBAliLy OP FlßfiT-OLASS QVAIWI, A WORTHY OF NOTIOS. . ■ Also, .. ■• .' \ , A QUANTITY OF BAR GLASSES, Ftt further particulars, apply toi T. HARTLEY, . ; Postflffloe," .-'■.,..'.; , AuoWandf.' Temporary Residence: SYMONDS- STREET, AUCKLAND, Opposite the Premises of George P. Pierce Esq. FOR SALE, cheap, on very easy terms, a comfortable and well built Houseof 5 rooms, with detached wash-house and good freehold garden, 80 x 100 feet, situated in South Newton. Apply to . \. •. . ■ • JuILSVSOrPET, • V No. 8, Queen-atreet. TfOR Positive Sale^ at a veiy low * t. yi"lo6^" r, ealI' r f°°a 8-K>omed House, with Applyto ■ ' °— JOHN SOPPET, """■ No 8, Queen-itreet 38