The Evening Star.

f Voh, VIL—No. 2,042 J

Auoklasd, N.Z.. FRIDAY,. AUGOST 25. 1876

I/Prioe : ONE PENNY



Shipping. *%<_. TT 011 SYDNEY AND J|w|k J-' MELBOURNE. J||||| The fast anal^urites.s. HERO, ,ptain Logan, Is due here on the 25th. She will leave Auckland for Sydney and Melbourne a or about TUESDAY, the 29th Inst. For freight or passage, apply to CKUICKSHANK _ CO., Agents. 16. Queen-street, Auckland, August 16, 1876. * %_%. TT N* ° N STEAMSHIP JOO?^ COMPANY (LIMITED). ! ■Si;..' '■ •■ _, _» TARA.NAKI, NELSON, PICTON, WELLING TON, LYTIELTON, & PORT CHALMERS. Booking through to Sydney, Melbourne, and all New Zealand Ports. TIME TABLE—August, 1876. « 2 «2 ONKHUNGA £ I rio .. 5 £ -«. »_ rl — .* j r* P3 -a ft & a _\ . H£KH H £ W 9 o Sep. ~ ~ "_. """ 8 l The 5.3. WELLINGTON L .ayes the Wharf on MONDAY, the 28th Instant, at 3 p.m. Passengers by 2 p m. train. HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Agents 25, Qn "en-street. _ *k% TT7AIKATO STEAM IssJs-m, W NAVIGATION AND 3sl__.i£^COAL MINING COMPANY _____sa^_» (LIMITED). Time Table : The steamers WAIKATO and QUICKSTEP leave- Mercer for Hamilton daily at 10.30 a.m. Hamilton for Mercer, aily at 8a m. FKANZ SCHEKFF, Secretary. Fort-street, May 8, 1876. __*_>_». rrIME- TABLE _WJ$Wk J : *'• -<?& s-s- TRANSIT. Leave Auckland : Leave Wairoa': Friday, 11 am Saturday, 11 am Freight, 10s per ton. Passage. 5s ; Return, 7s. M NICCOL, Agent; «%i QTEAM OOMMTJNICA KJ TION WITH THE THAMES % ' A fS AND COROMANDEL; ' TIME-TABLE. DURHAM (s.s.)—Foe Thames. From Auckland From Thames : Friday, 3.30 pm Saturday, 10.30 am ENTERPRISE (s.s.)—For Thames. Friday, 12 midnight All cargo to be alongsid one hour before sailing. No cargo received after 5 p.m. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Not responsible for any cargo or parcels put on board without a shipping note, J. EDWARDS, Manager. PASSENGERS' LINE OF PACKETS TO NEW ZEALAND. OWNED BY MESSRS. SHAW, SAVTLL & CO., 34, Leadenhall-sti'-et. London. The above line of ships are regular .jSJjgvSV traders to all the principal ports of New Zealand. They are clipper ships, classed Al at Lloyds, and commanded _2^3;4»FfS_w °y experienced masters. The Bill of WBS—shs—M> Fare ig most gn b ß tantial and of the best quality, and the accommodation roomy and con venient. The undersigned are empowered to grant passages from London to Yew Zealand, payment for which haa been guaranteed in the. Colony. Ret-irn ships to London also leave at almost regular ntcrvals. Full particulars on application to L. D NATHAN & CO., OWgV _ _R._HA.M, CRUTCKSHaNK. ft CO.. _gents. TTO X LONDON J_- DIRECT. The splendid clipper barque DILPUSSUND, Al for 21 years at Lloyd's, W. Kelly, Commander, having all her cargo engaged, will sail on THURS DAY, the Sis. o' August. Baianoe of pa__ag_s must be paid on or before the 23th instant. Two or tnree more Cabin Berths are open for occu pation. ____ L. D. NATHAN & CO., Agents. r^UjT T^OR HOT SPRINGS, &&&{!_*%!&__ ASJ MAHURANGI, MATAKANA, jy^S'^^^^»KAWAU, and LITTLE OMAHA. Th6P' B' ANNE MILBANK, Captain Rasper, will sail as under : — Auckland and Hot Bprings. From Auckland— From Hot Springs— Every Tuesday Every Monday Thursday Wednesday 'Saturday . ,/**&** at 11 am at mid-day. Mahurangi. For Mahurangi— From Mahurangi— Every Thursday Every Monday Saturday *rid 7., , _ ... at 11 o'clock at 10 am, when tides will allow. Matakana, Kawau, and Omaha. ForMatakana, &o — From Matakana, &o. Every Tuesday Every Wednesday, at 11 nm ..__. _ Weather and other circumstances permitting. For freight or passage apply to OASEY. *.*___ HP-HE brigantine FLIRT, S v#'.f3. - P 100 tons register, John McKenzle, •^ . Master, is a regular trader between .:%£>■".■:, _ Auckland and Lttte*c_>n. For freight or passage apply* McKENZIE< Auckland, February 15th, 1876. TtTsl I^TaIKATO TfiANS '•>i'AAi^A^m^ J. DEAN begs to inform his friends in Auckland and WaiSato, and the public generally, that he has commenced running his Steamer, the ALERT, regularly between MERCER and CAM BRIDGE, calling at Intermediate Btations, carrying Goods and Passengers, »Dd starting as under :— From Mercer: 1 From Cambridge: On Monday and Thursday, On Wednesday and Satur at 6 a.m. I day, at 6 a.m. N B —A person will be in attendance at the Ball way' Station, Auckland, to Receive Goods Parcels may also be left at the store of the agent, R. B. b__wi f corner of Victoria and Albert-streets^ FOR WAIT. KTJ. . ■/. :: Thes.s. «M»_ taM 0 , SHANTBR 11 leave the Government Wharf, Onehunga, tor aiuku, as follows : — Saturday, 26th, 10 am Weather and other circumstances permitting. Orders to collect goods left at the stores of Messrs. Henderson and Ma_farlane, Agents Union ».». vo., M Mr. w. J. Hurst and Co., will meet with prompt dispatch. A. CUNNINGHAM, Onehunga or Newmarket. TK^T TX>R COROMANDEL. Jll^l!!. Tbes.B. AR( j YLB Will leave every Monday'mornlng at 11 o'olodk, and I every|Frlday at 3 p.m. " • „ A. McGREGOB, Manageft



Shipping. feJh& "PACIFIC MAIL ;" : _ STEAMSHIP COMPANY. FOR SAN FRANCISCO, VIA KANDAVU AND HONOLULU, The Powerful Al Iron Screw Steamship ZEALANDIA, —. Ferries, Commander, will leave for San Franoisco via Kandavu and Honolulu, carrying the English Mail, on MONDAY, 28th AugUßt, leaving Dunedln on Wednesday, 23rd August, calling at Lyttelton, Wellington, and Napier. > For further particulars, freight, or passage, apply to OWEN & GRAHAM, Agents. FOR RAGLAN DIRECT. $$?.%£?«.'-■•:■ The s.s GO-AHEAD Will leave Onehunga on SATURDAY next, the 2Gth instant, at 12 noon, W. LODDER, Manager. WF. JONES, • PIANOFORTE and HARMONIUM MAKER. Has Removed to the Shop nrxt Hewinßros., Grocers. All kinds of Musical Instruments Tuned and Re paired. MRS. JONES begs to inform the Public that she har decided to open a Ladies' and Children's Out fitting Warehouse and Fancy Goods Repository in the game premises. 117 A RNOCK BROTHERS, *" V SOAP & CANDLE MANUFACTURERS, Sichkond, Cox's C_ira_. Office — Durham-street, Auckland. ROBINSON, * IMPORTER, BREEDER, and DEALER, in BRITISH and FOREIGN SONG-BIRDS, has removed to Shoistland - street, next door to Provincial Government Offices. Always on Hand : Bird Cages of all sizes. Special Cages made to order. Always on Sale : Canaries in fall song, Parrots, &c. Orders for any number of Birds promptly attended to. O tT^N fe O P P E T HOUSE, LAND, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, NO. 8, QUKKN-STRKBT. Agent for Mr. Carter's Waikato Parcels Delivery. and Passenger Booking. August 5,1875. MR. MAIDEN'S 'BUS between Auckland and Newmarket will leave as follows :— From Auckland : From Newmarket: 8.45 am 9.30 am 10.15 am 11am 11.45 am 12.30 pm 1.15 pm 2pm 2 45pm 3.30 p m 4.15 p m 6pm 6.45 pm 6.iJopm OSBOK _T~E & C 0., • WOOL STAPLERS & BROKERS, FOKT-STRHBT, Auckland. Are Wool and Bkin Buyers. They are also prepared to make liberal advances on Wool consigned to them, and which they will ware house and ship on the most favourable terms to their customers. All Wools classified if required. *_* Reference ; National Bank of New Zealand. nTmBS I BONE-' BONBS ! Bought in any quantities for Cash at the Freeman's Bay Bone Mills, and at No. 101, Lower Queen-street, bY J. & J. SOPPET, NOTICE C. T. HARDING Having purchased the joint business of Messrs F. Archard and J. Brown, Coal and Firewood Merchants, of Mechrnies' 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 imsinKßg to receive a share of that patronage so liberally accorded to his predecessors. N B —Posts Rails, and Paling* always on hand. FENCING OF ALL DESCRIPTION. Carting Doct with Dkspatoh. All orders left st Mr E. Brewin's Auckland Seed Depot will receive promp attention. -\f~o~w lHa~n din g, J3J F.X 'ENGLAND'S GLORY' AND 'CROWN THORPE:: 7 caxks Chains, Soft Soap, and Harness Liquid 3 bales Collar Check 15 cases Saddlery, Saddlern' Ironmongery, Saddle Trees, Leather, etc. HENR¥ BRACeIc CO. (LIMITED), WHOLESALE SADDLERS, &c., .Walsall, England; and High-atreet, Auckland. rpHE "fJEW 2 EALANT> FIBRE COMPANY (LIMITED), Are Now Manufaotdring at thus Mills, KAIHU, KAIPARA:— FLAX MATTING, similar to coir, equally cheap, and more durable, suitable for every purpose to which Ooir Matting is applied. Is in use at various Public Buildings in Auckland, and may be had of all Furnish ing Houses. STRONG WRAPPING PAPER, extremely tough, suitable for Ironmongers' use. rpwiNE, of Various Kinds. SOFT SPUN MARLINE, similar to the imported article, well adapted for Thatch ing and other purposes. CLOTHES LINES, of various Qualities and Sizes. H. B. MORTON, Agent in Auckland. jl/T ELLOR'S SACT CE. THE ONLY~GENtnNE RITAL Ol" LEA AND.PERRIN'S WORCESTER SAUCE. EQUAL IN QUALITY AT HALF COST. tar" To be had of all Grocers. O. W. BINNEY, Agent, -Auckland. DMcPHERSON, • KARANGAHAPE ROAD. CLEARING SALE OP WINTER DRAPERY. Great Bargains in Merinos, Winceys, Plaidß, Dress Serges, Shirting, Tweeds, and Blankets. Large Assortment of Woollen Collarettes, Jackets, and Josephine Kid Gloves, &o. BOUGHT JOB: MO Felt Skirts Belling at 6s 6d 60 pieces Ribbon selling at 6d and 8d per yard 20 gross Moas Trimming, Id per yard. 700 yards Dunedin Mosgiel Company's Tweed at ~ 3s|9d,:^,4s6dperyard. j.



Bnsla«Sß Cards. _£ T! TRAFFO R' D f SURGEON DENTIST, I WAK__IELD-S_B__T. Teeth extracted without Pain by Dr Clover's^Patent Oxide Gas. ; Artiflcal Teeth (from One to a Full Set). MONEY TO LE iB on first-claHB freehold security, at low rates of interest.— I R. 0. Dyer, Shortland-stree' ___ MONEY TO LEND in large or small Btims, at low rate of Interest.—Apply to Mr. Laishley, Solicitor, High-street. Jkaa and smaller sums ! O&ZJxJ\J to LEND on Freehold Security. ! ntereet low If security first-class.—Apply to Blliott i Meyer, Solicitor, 28, Short'.and-street. [Established 11 Years.] W B B A L, V ? • NEW and SECOND-HAND CLOTHIER, Wellpsley-street East Clothing bought. N.B.—Arrangements can be made for the Purchase of Clothing, "Books, &c. at private houses. iTZTT mAYLOR'S lar:~"'Ssf?ffi« _L Patent Lock-stitch IF m$J Pewlni* Machines can be asft^-smP^" confidently recommended 3" * '' ,' ->~ as superior to all others for ,^ -*' J - , , - .- domestic nso, being Pimple, *_*_C_B_!sfc.i .>»*-*> :J-i- Easily learnt, Quint in action, and not liable to derangement. The Patent Elliptic Shuttle Movement of this Mnchine ia acknowledged on all hands the Quietest, Simplest, and most beauti ful motion ever invented for th« purpose. New and Valuable Improvements have also been added amon.srat other 3, a New Patent Shuttle, with only one. hole to thread, and having its tension adjustable in the easiest manner possible on the outside. Besides this, it is much larger and holds considerably more cotton than those of any of the leading Machines in use. This, with other improvements (which the public are invited to Inspect), together with the substantial con struction for which this Machine has always been celebrated, make Taylor's Patent the most thoroughly Genuine and Reliable Machine in the market Agent :—T. PEACOCK, Shortland-street.lopposite the Post-cffice, Auckland. BELL AND GEM M ELL, CURRIERS AND LEATHER MERCHANTS, Manufacturers or Shok and Harness Leathers, MILL BELTS, HOSE PIPING, RIGGING LEATHER, CLOSED UPPERS, LiCES, &C. A Stock of Grindery to arrive per ' Hero.' WYNDHAM - BTREET, Corner of Albsrt-street. W ASHING LIQUOR. A SAVING IN TIMeTIaBOUR, AND MONEY!!! Veky Liitle Soap Required fob a "Washing. THOMAS KAY Begs to inform the Public of Auckland that, com bined with his Fire Kindlers, which by test have prove.! to be the best in th<« market, he has started a New Industry, by " Distilling Washing Liquor Washerwomen "and the public at large will find it a great boon, as a grpat saving in time and labour—the Clothes beinsr washed in a quarter of the time it takes to do them at present All stains easily removed in a minute by a rub or two. T.K. trusts that the public will Rive U a fair trial, as he has gone to a great expense to ensure its success. Apply at the GOOD HOPE DINING ROOMS, Wellesley- street. T^ O T I C E. Wm. Stevenson has much pleasure in informing the public of Auckland that he has commenced business as TAILOR and HABIT-MAKER, in temporary premises opposite Dr Daws.n's. W.3. having been seven years eunerintendent in the cele brated house of Poole and Co, Saville Row. London, can offer some guarantee that all work entrusted to his care, will be executed in a style not to be equalled in the colony. Gentlemen's own cloth made up. Testimonials to bo seen on application. WA. PATTERSON, « WHOLESALE AND RETAIL GROCER, AND CORN DEALER, Qu ken-btrebt, Onehunga. On 8>li: Wangarei and Newcastle CoaL Also on hand : Firewood, cut and uncut; Hay Rtraw, Chaff. E M CT S AND HAN NA, ARTIST PHOTOGRAPHERS, Corner of QXTEEN AND WELLESLEY - STREETS WEST, Over Messrs. Hewin'a. m HE LATE FIRE The undersigned having been compelled tempora rily to relinquish business by the above accident, has at considerable expanse fitted up thOße Premises next door to the Metropolitan Bothl, Lower Queen-street, as the BLUE POST DINING BOOMS AND BOARDING ESTABLISHMENT, and trusts from his part experience In catering to be able to please the most fastidious, r.nd to deserve a share of the patronage Litlierto accorded him. TWOS. POWELL. T.P. trusts that his old friends will once more rally round him. MR. FATJLDER, Sole Contractor to the City Council for the Emptying 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. MB W. R WOOD HA M, TeACHKR OF THE PIANOtfOBTE. Address—Care of Messrs J. Brown and Sons, Piano forte Warehouse, Queen-street. N.B.—Pupils AttencVd in Town or Country. June 6, 1876. TBARNETT, Pork Butcher, Ham • and Bacon Cufer, Purveyor by Appointment to His Excellency the Governor.—T. Barnett, yielding to the solicitations of a number of bis much resnected customers, has decided to deliver his goods to the houses in every district about Auckland. He will visit as follows:—Tuesday, at Ponßonby, Dedwood, and Newton; Wednesday, Onehunga; Thursday, Epsom and Mount Eden ; Friday, Parnell; Saturday, Kemuera and Newmarket. Orders sent to the Queen-street Shop will be promptly attended to. TT A V E ON SALE: Cement Plaster of Paris Fire Bricks, FireClay All kinds of Building Material! KEANB & JENKTNSON, Vic;oria-Ktreet East. |j g < CHOICE QUALITIES IV HALF-CHESTS AND BOXES. T. H. HALL & CO. O L ~Z T~ E S TO ARRIVE PER 'KATE BRAIN.' T. H. HALL & CO. pHEESE! BACON! BUTTER! 8 cases McConnell Bros.'s beat BACON and HAMS, in cloth 5 cases Spiced Roll and Side BACON 34 cases CANTERBURY CHEESE, prime quality 15 kegs CANTERBURY BUTTER S cases LARD, in Bladders KIDNEY SEED POTATOES. \ T. H. HALL & CO. | O A R R I V E ; Per Barque ' Argosy' and ' Kate Brain': j 119 tons BAKER'S BEST FLOUR, In Backs and bags TtonsOTAGO OATMEAL 2 tons PEARL BARLEY 700 sackß PRIME FEED OATS . j T. H. HALL &.CO.P



Business Cards- MONEY TO LEND IN AMOUNTS FROM £2 TO £200. A Private flentlernan, with Surplus Capital is willing to make advances to Farmers, Tradesmen, Clerks, and others, upon their own Note of Hand, or ou Deposit of Life Policies, Uonds or Scrip, on liills of Sale (Furniture without removal), Trade Stocks or Fixtu es, Farming Stocks or Growing Crops, Timber, cr auy Marketable Security. Trade Bills Sscounted. Executions and Bills of Sale paid out promptly. Repayments received Weekly, Monthly, Quarterly, or Half-yearly, to suit the convenience of Borrowers. Distance no object, aa repayments can be remitted by Post-office Order or Crossed Cheque. Full particulars and form of application forwarded on receipt of Stamped Directed Envelope, or on per- Bonal application to MR. J. B. BUER. Bhortland House, ahortland-street, Auckland. N.B.—All business transactions treated strictly confideniial pHBAP TIMBER!!! CHEAP TIMBER !!! THE UNION SASH & DOOR COMPANY Are now prepared to offer Special Advantages to Contractors and OTHERS REQUIRING CHEAP TIMBER. pEORGE HULME, BUTCHER, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. AND POLLEN STREE.T, THAMES, (Late G i _~ as). Having purchased the above Business, and being thoroughly conversant with the trade in all its branches, A Varied Stock of the CHOICEST MEAT Will always be kept in stock, so that our Customers can depend on being supplied to their satisfaction. Orders from all parts of the Town and Suburbs promptly delivered. a large display of meat every friday 5 And supplied to customera at the LOWEST PRICES!! Consistent with the Primest Quality. Large Consumers Liberally Dealt With. HOTKLS AND FAMILIES WAITED OK FOX ORDERS. AMERICAN AND CANTERBURY BACON. W~~_L S KIN NE R BUILDER, CARPENTER, AND JOINER, On the Old Site, VULCAN LANE. All Branches of the Building Trade execmed by Experienced Workmen. 8"»P Front*. Om<v Fitting". **~ fee. KITCHEN SINKS, KITUHEN SINKS, OR BLOP BOXES. j*y PEACE AND TODD, ~88 PLUMBERS, Shortland-street, Dirkot Importers of Pjcumbbb's Castings, have just received a consignment of Kitchen Sinks, with overflows, strong and durable, and will be Sold Cheap for Cash to Householders. r~~ The Trade Supplied __j TO H N WHITE MA N, »" Pratical Chimney Sweep, and Smoky Chimney Curer, opposite Tudehope'g General Grocery Store, Grey-street, Auckland.—J.W. arnounces to the public that he has commenced Business as above, and having had thirty years exneiierice from a Climbing boy, hopes, by strict attention, punctuality, atd cleanliness combined, to merit a share of patronage and support. Every description of Factory and Steamboat Flues Cleaned on the shortest notice. Boilers Chipped if required. Everything connected with the above buslneas executed with care and punctuality, regardless of time or distance, N.B— New Chimneys Cored. n^TEW LUCAL INDUSTRY. G. R. BURGESS, Pure Ultramarine Blue Manu facturer. Proprietor many years in the employ ir Harper Twelvetreee, the renowned manufacturers. A trial solicited. Ask for it and judge for your. Behres. Auckland Agent: Mr. Q. W. Owe_ Manufactory: York-street, ParneD. E. MARTINSON, CHEMIST • and DRUGGIST, begs to tender his sincere thanks to his friends and the public of Newton, Ponsonby, and surrounding districts, for their past favours, and to inform them that hs has recommenced business in the Newton Rosd, Auckland, and hopes by strict attention to merit a continuance of their support, having had 28 years experience in the British and Brazillian Governments as Dispnnser, having been presented with a Silver Medal in 1858 at Oape of Good Hope, Africa; and will still continne to manufauture his Celebrated Toothache Tinoture. Physicians and Family Receipts prepared from the purest drugs. ■piSHERAND riO. Beg to inform their Cqstomers that on and after FRIDAY NEXT, 25th AUGUST, Their business will be conducted In their NEW PREMISES, ADJOINING BANK OF NEW ZEALAND. THEY WILL OPEN WITH A i DISPLAY OF MAGNIFICENT PRIZI MEAT..



Business Cards. WOOD'S BOARDING HOUSE AND DINING ROOMS, Adjoining Mr Crowther's, Wellesley-street. Mr WOOD thanks those who patronised him for so many years in Newmarket, and will be glad to see , uld friends at the new premises. Terms—Board and Residence, 183 per week. |A OARD.J BAMUEL WELLS House, Land, and Commission Agent, Collector of Rents, Debts, Highway Rates, &o. Loans arranged. Offtoe:—l29, Queen-street (three doors below the Union Bank.) ESTABLISHED 185 3. EDWARD WAYTE, wholesale and retail bookseller and stationer, 100, Queen-street. Books for School Prizes Birthday Gifts, School '>nd College Books Maps, Globe 3, School Diagrams, &c. Advantageous terms offered to Country Booksellers, Stationers, Btore-keepers, and Book buyers generally. English Papers and Magazines regularly. TTOLLAND AND CO, TEA DEALERS AND GROCERS, 2 2 3, QUEEN-STREET, IMPORTERS, Wholesale and Retail. H. & Co. respectfully invite the attention of families in Auckland, and the Suburbs, to their NEW AND COMPLETE STOCK OP GOODS, and would draw special attention to the PRICES, as Marked in their Shop Windows. HOLLAND & CO. jv* ""^ )*,*,*""*?< ) Our TEAat 2s 6d. ( ) New Season Jams, ( ) cannot be equalled ( ) Bd. ( ) in Auckland. ( ) ( ) ( ) Keillor's Marmalade, ( ) Company's No.l Sugar ( ) 10d., cheaper by the ( ) 5d ; No, 2,4£ d ( ) dozen. ( )I ) i ) Finest Pearl Leaf ( ) ( ) Gunprwder, 3s ; ( Sardines, 6d, cheaper ( ) Bplendid for mixing. ( by the doz, ( FAMILIES WAITED ON FOR ORDERS. GOODS DELIVERED IN TOWJS" AND STTBURB3 FREE OF CHARGE TO THE PURCHASER. SHIPPING SUPPLIED. jxf o T^ I C^ E". T. B. CAMERON, Architect a_ d Enginbbr, Corner of High-street and Vulcan Lane,. b prepared to supply Plans, Specifications, and orrect Estimates for all description of Bulldings on ortoft notioe^ rf^O~cTBINETMAKEES AND BUAT X BUILDERS. CTCD*R cut to order in any quantity or nlze.— Apply to J. S. MACFARLANE &CO . Fort-street; Or, to E, CARR, Custom-houae-street. PKILLIPPB AND SON, • OIL, COLOUR, and GLASS MERCHANTS, Importers of Paperhangings, Scrim, Paints, Oils, Turpentine, Colours, Varnishes, French Polish, Gold Leaf, Artists' Colours and Brushes, Plate, Sheet, Crown, Ornamental, and Photographic Glass, Picture Frame and Tapestry Mouldings, Clock and Compass Glasses, Glazed Sashes, Doors, &c. Glass cut to size, and carefully packed. 95 and 97, Queen-street Tfl I S H E R AN D C 0., M? Wholesale, Shipping:, and Family Butcher, Qunen-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 wait».l on in town or suburbs. AUCKLAND WATERWORKS. BRANSTON & FORSTER, DULY LICENSED PLUMBERS, Are prepared to lay on Water Services in accordance with the Specifications and General Condition required, and on the most reasonable terms. BRANSTON & FORSTER, Plumbers snd Gasflttew, *c Albert-street. AMES BUTOHB R, CARTER, CONTRACTOR, <&c. Goodli Cleared and Delivered from Ship*" side on SHOKTKST NOS'IOE. BALLAST SUPPLIED. 3Sr_WO_BTL_ AND BAT OJ ISLAND OOAXS, Alao, rtanwooP. cut or uncnt. at REASONABLE RATKB "P _\ WEBSTER; JLVf Wholesalk and Ektail SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKES, 183, Qxtben-stbeet, Atjo_lan_, (Next the Union Bank). CARSON, House and Land Agent, • Rent and Debt Collector, STIOHBTTBY'h BUiIiMHQS, Or BEN-i'TB-'CT. HEAPS, Symonds-street, Draper, . • *c, offers Special Lines, as he has a Large and • New Lot of Homespun Dress Goods, assorted shades, Is worth Is 6d ; Tweeds, new Plaids. Men's and Boya' Suits mad* to ordpr. tslankets, from 12s 6d pel I pair, very cheap ; Ladies' Waterproofs 18s. i f^TY WEST No 2 PUB LI ."SCHOOL, \y Wellington-street. I EVENING CLASSES. ENGLISH, ARITHMETIC, BOOK-KEEPING, &0 Mr Habrison and Mr Pycroft. Terms, Is 6d pel week. Junior Elementary Class, Is per week. FRENCH.—Mons. F. Pbltzbr, of the College oi Henri Quatre. Paris. Terms, is per lesson of one hour. Three lessons per week, 2a 6d GERMAN—Latin, Algebra, and Geometry: MrJ. T. G-. Hensbn, of the University of Kiel. Terms, If per lesson of one hour. Three lessor s per week, 2( 6d. Tw ior more subjects oy agreement. Book-keeping Class for Ladies. Monsieur Pbltzbr and Mr Hknsen beg to intimatt that their evtnings are iVL'ly occupied, but they ar< j open to accept a fow additional Morning or Day en i gagements with Schools or Private Pupils. Foj j terms, eto , apply at the School. hpHE Undersigned are Cash Pur L chasebs of HIDES, SHEEPSKINS, WOOL TALLOW, &c, _c, at highest market rates, in n; quantity. Consignors direct will have prompt and immedia cash remittances returned at satisfactory rates. IRELAND BROS., Tawttsrs ?ant> {Leather ManttFAO_tra_Rß Att^kiajtd Ti OPECIAL NO T I C~E Parties sending Parcels to any part of the WaiSat can rely upon them being forwarded with dfspatc by Early Train, thence per Coach, by booking|it th ij office of { JOHN SOPPET, 1 No. 8, Queen-street " Agent for Mr W. K. Carter.



Miscellaneous. Q WYNDHAM-STREET, fe' ° 9 O HOUSE, SHIP, UJ AND GENERAL" DECORATIVE PAINTER. ™ W * P\ Estimates furnished, and experienced work- tj men sent to all parts of the Province. few " J. H. request attention of Builders and ,_, others to his New Glazing Tariff. jy, Wo —o .J. HENDERSON, !zj 8, WTNDniM-STRKBT. JJACKMAN'S First-class Boarding • Establishment, Nelson-street, near Welleßley street. Auckland, N.Z. Single and Double Bedrooms and every convenience for Families, and especially Clerks or Single Gentlemen, who can have the luxury of a Bathroom at any time. The Boarding Establish ment is quite separate from the Proprietor's family or servants.,* Terms moderate. For the last 17 years in the above business. RUSSELL'S • FIRST-CLASS PRIVATE BOARDING ESTABLISHMENT, PORTLAND HODSE, HOBSON-STRBBT, AUCKLAND, N.Z. Single and Double Bedrooms and Private Parlours for Families. Terms moderate. TTICTORIA SEED STORJES, 1876 CATALOGUE SEEDS AND PLANTS NOW READY. Oak Be Had on Applioatoon, R. BAIRD, WHOLES ALB AND RETAIL SEED MERCHANT GEORGE AKERS, FREEMAN'S BAY SOAP AND CANDLE WORKS. tw Cash Buyer of Tallow. t SINGE E'S gEWING ]y[ ACHINES! STONE BEOTHERS Have the pleasure of announcing that they have been authorised to make a SUBSTANTIAL REDUCTION IN THK PPJOE OF THE SINGER machine. SEWING SINGER *3" MaCHINE. -©ft SEWING SINGER machine. SEWING to m 2g 2 «1 1 5 a •& -2 t>> 8 a ~ J3 a a H © WITH A FURTHER DISCOUNT FOR CASH!!! The Supreme Excellence of the GENUINE SINGER has been amply proved by the unequalled amount cf Public patronage it has received, and by the Host of Imitatobs who vainly attempt to copy Its Merits. The temptation to practise FALSE ECONOMY, by Purchasing Cheap Imitation Machines, is now done away with by the REDUCED PRICE Of the i SINGER SEWING MACHINE! Which Is admitted to be The Best Machine in the World ! For further particulars, apply to : Stone Brothers, SOLE AGENTS FOR THE PROVINCE OF AUCKLAND. * f M MoLACHLAN, 218, Queen t »I • street, has just Bought at Auction—l bale 10-4 > Blue Blankets, 93 6d per pair; 1 bale 9-4 White Blankets, 11s 6d; 1 bale 10-4 White Blankets (slightly damp), 14b lid per pair; 1 bale 10-4 White Wltney i Blankets 17s 6d per j,air; 1 case Clark's 200 yards Extra 6 covd Machine Cotton, Is 9d per box of one dozen ; 1 case ABh worth's ditto, Is 9d per box of one dozen ; Colored Machine Reels, 200 yards, 2s per dozen; Crotchet Cotton, 2s 6d per dozen; 1 case 5 Good Wincey, s£d per yard; Treble-milled Bliss' 5 Tweed, 4s lid per yard; 2 Simpson's Lockstitch - Sowing Mach'.neß, " Family," .$4 lXls ; 3 Dressmakers' p ditto, £5 ; 1 Tai.'cr's ditto, £i 10s; these are very ntiariv Lalf price, and are guar nteed; a case of Homespua All Wool Braid less than cost; a case of " Evmeppun Dress Materia's, lOd, Is, Is 3d, and Is 4d, , wo»th nearly double these prices; a case of Silfe v Dresses, slightly soiled, suitable for the Opera, at half price; and a quantity of other goods equally ,t cheap. He -will also open in a few days 1 case Ooats' Machine Cotton, ex 'England's Glory'; 1 oaße Josephine Kid Gloves, first choice, ex ' Ci ownthorpe'; 6 packages Floorcloths, ex ' Bebington.' N B.—The '• Larp'-s* an-i Cheapest assjrtment of Floorcloths in AuoWanfi. Men's, Boys', and Youths' Clothing at a ; reduction of 25 per cent, off usual value. '" fSHEAP~ GROOE R V HOUSE, o \j NEWMARKET. . h ie W ANTED, the inhabitants of Newmj rket to know that Tea is reduced in price at D. CAMPBELL'S Grocery, next to Mr. Kilgour's.iand for a short time will ue sold at 2s 3d and 2s 9d per Ib. Other articles at moderate prices.



For Sale. "P O X S A L E. SohSolue. } Second-hand. For particulars &pply to COMBES & DALDY, Auguit 14,1870. YACHT FOR SALE.—The Ripple, about eisjht tone, well feund; capital Dingy — Apply to Charles Bailey, Boatbuilder, North Shore ; or to Geo. Cozens, Commission Agent, Queen-strtet. TEMPERANCE HALL, ALBERT STREET. This Commodious Hall.with School-room adjoining, To be Let for Concerts, Public Meetings, Sunday Services, or for a Public School. A superior Piano and Harmonium may bB hired with the Hall Apply to D. Goldie, C.Robinson; or the Secretary, J. W. Carr. O BE LET, on Grafton Road, a large and convenient Family Residence, con taining ten rooms, always well supplied by pump and running stream of wai;r, commodious yards and out-buildings, together with about two acres of land, the greater portion of which is an Orchard in full bearing, H. ASHTON fc SONS, No. 8, New Zealand Insurance Buildings. FOR SALE, a Farm of 256 acres mostly rich flat land, well watered by a never failing stream, and with an extensive frontage to the sea. There are about 60 acres fenced and laid down in grass; also a large and well grown Orchard in full bearing, containing about two acres. The Buildings consist of a comfortable House, nearly new, contain ing 6 rooms; Stable, Sheds, etc., all in good order. The property is distant about 12 miles from Auck land, and can be reached by either boat or otherwise in about two hours.—For further particulars, apply to SAMUEL COOHRANE & SON, Land Agents, Fort-street. mo SHIPPERS, CONTRACTORS, AND BUILDERS. X A V R I T I MBEE. The undersigned is selling at GREATLY REDUCED RJATES. C. A. HARRIS, BRITOMAET ROAD, AND AT THE SPIT, NAPIEJR. January 26, 1876. £^A~ "C^OR SALE, a Bargain, on $3 rjs* pigS """ very easy terms, a really good *^===^^ seven-roomed House, with every con venience for a family ; enly 12 minutes walk from the Union Bank. Apply to JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. FOR Immediate bale, at an exce ed 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. FOR SALE, on easy terms, a really Good Dairy Farm, 42^ acres, with good House, Stables, Sheds, and all necessary Buildings, suitable for carrying on the same. Apply to JOHN SOPPET, No. 8. Queen-sreet. FOE SALE, on easy terms, a com fortable Four-roomed Cottage, good garden, and about 4 acres Id nd, in the best part of Richmond. Apply to JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. FOR SALE, cheap, a good Totara Bush, 14 miles from Auckland. Terms easy. Apply to JOHN SOPPETT, No. 8, Queen-street. FOR Immediate Sale, at very low priceß, several choice Allotments at Ponsonbsi" Apply to JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. OR SALE, at a Very Low Price, a Partly Improved F/.RM cf 81 Acres, with. House, *c, about 13 Miles from Town. Apply to JOHN SOPPETT, No 8, Queen-street FOR 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. FOR SALE by R. 0. GREENWOOD, auctioneer, House, Land, and Commission Agent, Market House:— For Sale, about 400 acres of Good Fern Lana, three miles from "Waiuku, on the Drury Road. Price, 10s per acre. For Sale, 140 acres of very good Land at Te Ara, pai tly improved, very cheap. Price, £55 the lot. For Sa'e, 5 acres of rich Volcanic Soil, together with 7-roomed House, two-stall Stable, Cowhouse, Pigstys, Tool-houae, Wash-house, Garden and Orchard well stocked with choice fruit trees, plants, and scrubs, three miles from town, on the Mount Albert Road. The House iB at present let for £52 per annum. Price, £725. Terms easy. For Sale, 42 acres of very good Land, 5)4 miles from town, on a good macadamised road, free from tolls ; adjoins valuable improved farms, and only a quarter of a mile from a proposed Railway Station. Terms easy. Price, £10 per acre. For Sale, 60 acres of Land, Parish of Pirongfa (Waikato District); 4 acres in grass and clover; partly bush, and only JOO Yards from the Waikato River • a stream flows through the land. Only £55. For Sale, a one-roomed Cottage, with J^-acre of land, in Newton, near to Baxter's Store. Piice, £33. Fop Sain, a 4-roomed Cottage and about &-acre of Land at Remuera. near to Nowmarket Station (free hold). Price, £80. For Sale, 48 years' Lease of a very superior Allot ment in Syraonds-street, corner of Mount-street. Ground rental only £11 per annum. Price, £45, For Sale. 3 first class Allotments on the New North Road. Price, £15 each 20 years' lease at £5 5s per annum. Buildings take a at valuation at end of the term. ALSO, Houses, Land, Allotments, freehold and leasehold, in various parts of the Town, Suburbs, and Province R. C. GREENWOOD, Land, Estate, and Commission Agent, Market House. SMITH'S STAR MEAT DEPOT, NEWTON and PARNELL. The attention of the residents of Parnell is respect fully drawn to the Branch Business now opened opposite Mr. Burton's Confectioner, Parnell. List of Prices r—Fore-quarters Mutton, 2§d ft ; Hind-qnarters, 4^d ; Legs, 4£d; Steaks, from 5d to 7d; Coming Beef, 3d to 4d ; Koasting Beef, 5A to 6d. Terms Cash. 1 & J SOPPET, FREEMAN'S BAY STEAM MILLS, AND No. 101, Lower Queen -street, Wear?, Auckland. EC HANfCS' INSTITUTE, HIGH-STREET Subscription to Library, 10s per annum. Subscription to Reading Rooms, 10s per annum. Visitors to the Reading Rooms, Is a month. SOUTH BKITISH FIRE AND M *EIKE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NtlW ZEALAND. CAPITAL ...."" - £750,000 The popularity of the South British among In surers is clearly shown by the large and steady tocreaseofits business. The receipts on Premium accounth^been: lecondYear «9.0« Third Year £95,184 Lowest rates. Prompt and liberal settlement still Specially attended. '± j ....... Manager.