The Evening Star.

Vol. VIL—No. 1 857.]

Auckland, N.Z., SATUKDAY, JANUARY 29. 1876

j Phioe : ONE PENNY



. pACIFIC MAIL STEAMSHIP COMPANY. "She powerful Al Iron Screw Steamship CITY OF SAN FRANCISCO Will arrive here on or about the 30th instant and leave with the English Mail, six hours after arrival, or NAPIER AND SOUTHERN PORTS, "OOR SAN FRANCISCO DIRECT. The Powerful Al Iron Screw Steamship CITY OF SAN FRANCISCO Will leave DUNEDIN on February 9, and AUCK LAND on February 14, conveying H.B.M.'s Mails for San Fbancisco, United States, Great Britain, via Kandavau and Honolulu. The Cabins on the Port Side of this splendid Steamer are reserved for Passengers booking in New Zealand. For further particulars, Freight, or Passage, apply to OWEN & GRAHAM, Agents, Auckland. _&__-__ T? EGULAR MONTHLY l9is^Wfe<> -*-*' STEAM COMMUNICATION -WmM >&" BETWEEN AUCKLAND, SYDNEY, wMg^&fe. AND MELBOURNE. The fast and favourite s.s. HERO, Captain Logan, may be expected here again about the 9th of February. She will leave for Sydney and Melbourne three days after arrival. For freight or passage, apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agents. 16, Queen-street, Auckland, January 5, 1876. «|A IT'OR TARANAKI, VM|«L JO NELSON, PICTON, WEL- J^^^^s^ LINGTON, LYTTELTON, AND [Boohing through to Melbourne, Oreymouth, Hokitika, Westport, Akaroa, Timaru, and Oamaru.] TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 1. The Union Steam Shipping Company's magnificent new Steamer HAWEA, Captain E Wiieeler, will leave the Onehunga Wharf on TUESDAY, the Ist February, at 1 o'clock p.m. Latest train for passengers, 11.45 a.m. February B—Taupo, as above. Through tickets to Melbourne at reduced rates. For freight or passage apply to HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, 25, Queen-Btreet _i~L&, MEW ZEALAND *$3MTk!V A,^ STEAM SHIPPING COM- PANY (LIMITED.) Fob New Pltmouth, Nelson, Picton, Welling ton, Ltttelton, and Otago ; transhipping at Wellington for Wanganui, Napier, and Poverty Bat ; and at Nelson for Westport, Gretmouth, and Hokitika. [Passengers Booked Through xo Melbourne.] The s.s. 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. sth February—s.s. Phoebe, as above. Return tickets at single rates to all ports. I'or freight or passage apply to W. F. WHEELER, Auckland. Or, A. BARNES, Onehunga. Offices: Hobson's Buildings, Shortland-street. J, CHIP «CARNATIC,' K3 FROM LONDON. jgESjg Consignees are requested to pass «HJ?SS» entries and obtain delivery 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 bo responsible for any debts centracted by any member of his crew. JOHN BATGER, Agent N.Z. Shipping Co (Bimlted). ,«^, TJIRST SHIP for LONDON. SAIL EARLY IN FEBRUARY. lwmmm^ma,alm The favourite ship CIT7 OF AUCKLAND, Capt. Ralls. Unrivalled accommodation for First and Third Class Passengers. CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agents. 16, Queen-street, January 6, 1875. QTEAM COMMUNICA §MMk%^, KJ TION WITH THE THAMES J^UfiyEgP*' AND COROMANDEL; TIME-TABLE. DURHAM. From Auckland: From Thames: Sunday, 3pm Monday, 10 a m ENTERPRISE. For Thames: Monday, 11pm Wednesday, 12 midnight Friday, spm MANAIA. From Auckland: From Coromandel: Monday, 12, noon Tuesday, 12 noon Return Tickets available from Thursday, 28th inst, to Tuesday, Ist February. Saloon, 12s; Steerage, ss. Weather and other eircumßtances permitting. Not responsible for accidents in shipping, carrying, or discharging live stock. Not responsible for any cargo or parcels put on board without a shipping note. J. EDWARDS, ' Manager. ASSENGERS' LINE OF PACKETS TO NEW ZEALAND. OWNED BY MESSRS. SHAW, SAVILL & CO.. 34, Leadenhall-street, London. The above line of ships are regular .jSSfr-SJfc. traders to all the principal ports of j-y-fcra^. New Zealand. They are clipper ships, _¥JFif&\~AJ___> classed Al at Lloyds, and commanded ~JU___\__3Sl_Z by experienced masters. The Bill of mmM_—_———M p are _ g mos 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, CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agents. «*k^ TAMO'SHANTEB <BljlWJc^^s. JL will leave the Government 'Vffls\J^J|VJk Wharf. Onehunga, lor 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., [ Quaeu- street, Auckland. £&g^ M O T I C E. %^^^J^> On and after Friday, the 21st inst, QUICKSTEP, I Run between Mercer and Hamilton on arrival O he Tram at 10.30 am, carrying Passengers and Luggage, on Mondays, Wednesdays, arid Fridays , until further notice. All Pasßengcrs>nd Parcels : booked at the office of John Soppett, . * gent, No 8, Queen-street, forfthe above -places''will receive 8 Prompt ftttCHtloni * Qt' Q, QUICK,



Shipping. a T %. ¥J O R W \N« A REI " FADS i#f*k * AN D BAY OF ISLAS US The s.g. lONA Will leave Queen-street Wharf at 5 p.m. on MON DAY, the 31st instant, carrying Passengers only. A. MACGREGOK, Manager. «TI "pOR THE BAY OF %™hsm, -R ISLANDS, WANGAROA AND j,^^^^ MANGONUI. The s.s. lONA Will leave (weather and other circumstances per mitting) at noon on WEDNESDAY, February 2, for 1 the above ports. ' No cargo received after 11 o'clock. A. MACGREGOR, Manager. __%„%> T? OR WANGANOI. JP DIRECT. The s.s. St. Kilda, J. Flowerday, Commander, from Onehunga, on MONDAY next, 31st instant, weather, &c, permit ting. For freight or passage apply to COMBES & DALDY, Agents, Auckland ; Or, A. BARNES, Onehunga. Auckland, January 27, 1876. Q N S A L 8~. Portland Cement (now landing)—3oo casks ! White's and other brands And all kinds of Builder's Materials, KEANE & JENKINSON, Victor ia-street East. GE ORG3E"D 10 K SON, Jun., BREA* AND BISCUIT BAKER, TOP of hobson-street. - j Wedding and Christening Cakos made to order. All kinds of Fancy Goods always on hand. Families waited on Daily. ~T~ Shipping Supplied. YTOTICE O,F RE M~O V A L. ELWIN B. DICKSON, LICENSED LAND BROKER, Under the Land Transfer (Ton-ens') Act, 1870, DRAUGHTSMAN, ILLUMINATOR, HERALD PAINTER, ETC. Agent for Mutual Life Association of Australasia. 7, Somervell's Buildings, Auckland. AND W. CRAIG. m HOUSE AND SHIP PLUMBERS, Have Removed their Place of Business from Lower Queen-street, to NEXT DOOR TO NEW ZEALAND HERALD OFFICE, WYNDHAM-STREET. TiS I S H E R AND CO., *■ Wholesale, Shipping, and Family Butcher, Queen-street, corner of Durham-street, Auckland. Poultry of all kind s dressed to order. Prime Smoked Tongues, Home-cured Bacon. Corned Beef on sale in large quantities. N.B.—Dealers in Game. Live Pheasants forwarded to all parts of the Colony upon receipt of order. Families waited on in town or suburbs. Q.OLDEN BOOT. WILLIAM MILLER, Manufacture of Sea Boots and Evert other Description of Boots >ni> Shofs, Next to Oxleys'Blockmalert-), Queen-street Wharf. Repairs neatly .-xecuted. GOOD/CRE, BOOTMAKER • GREY-STREET. Men's Boots, ISs; Men's Shoes, 12s 6d; Ladies' Boots from 12s 6d; Men's Soleing and Heeling, 4s 6d. "c« b. wood ha m. LOWTHER BAZAAR, 25 8, Queen-street, Opposite the Market, TOYS, STATIONERY, FANCY GOODS, ETC. "DLANTS ! PLANTS ! PLANTS j FOR PLANTING OUT NOW. Cucnmber, Melon (Bock, Water, and Pie), "Vegetable Marrow, Pumpkin, and Tomato in pots, Cauliflower, Cabbage, lettuce, Red Cabbage, »c, &c. R. BAIRD, Victoria Seed Stores, Victoria-street. BUY RECKITT'^ FRENCH BLUE. And See that Each Ball Is Wrappd in Paper bearing the name of RECKITT, As its Splendid Quality has caused a host.of Inferior Imitations. Sold by all respectable Grocers and Storekersepe. aTmITs b~u tch cr, CARTER, CONTRACTOR, * c . Goods Cleared and Delivered from Ships' side on SHORTEST notice. BALLAST SUPPLIED. Newcastle and Bat or Island Coals. Also. ibewood, cut or uncut, at REASONABLE BATES W PHILLIPPS AND SON, • OIL, COLOUR, and GLASS MERCHANTS, Importers of Paperhangings, Scrim, Paints, Oils, Turpentine, Colours, Tarnishes, French Polish, Gold Leaf, Artists' Colours and Brushes, Plate, Sheet, Crown, Ornamental, and Photographic Glass, Picture Frame and Tapestry Mouldings, Clock and Compass Glasses, Glazed hashes, Doors, &c. Glass cut to size, and carefully packed. 95 and 97, Queen-Btreet. FOR CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR, J. M. McLACHLAN IS shewing in DRESSES. , CLOTHING. New Silks New Silk Dust Coats ~ Muslins „ Trousers and Ve'sis „ Prints „ Suits „' Costumes, &c. . „ Shirts ~ Hats, fee. MILLINERY. FURNISHING. New Hats New Oil Cloths „ Flowers ~ Matting „ Gossamers „ Carpets „ Feathers „ Hearth Rugs „ Bonnets, &c. „ Curtains, &c. 218, QUEEN-STREET, Near Wellesley-street. mi U R N I TUBE. HENRYPROBERT'S CHEAP & SOUND FURNITURE & BEDDING ESTABLISHMENT, Bottom of Shoriland-sthbet. Finding that I have not sufficient room in my present Establishment to show my Furniture, Bedding, *c.; therefore, after careful consideration, J have taken those more Central Premises recently occupied by Messrs Cranwell and Co., at the bottom of Shortland street, where I Intend to carry on the business of Cabinet-making, Upholstering, etc.; and having had 35 years' practical experience, I shall be able to supply you with good and, sound Furniture, at the very owest possible piices consistent to Quality. Furniture, Mattrasses, and Bedding of every des cription made to order, and guaranteed to give every satisfaction. Mattrasses re-made, Dining and Drawing room Furniture Re-covered and thoroughly reno vated ■' , _ .. N.B.—The business of China. Glass, and Earthen- I ware, and Kitchen requisites, &c. will be carried on is usual in the Old Establishment by Mrs Probert, i where every order will receive the very best ittentlou " ~r~ Not© the address— _\_J^^_i_L, H. PROBKRT. Bettaa ot ehor ti»na«»trsfl i, !



BERDEEN BOOT FACTORY ALBERT-STREET. ! Every description of Men's, Women's, and Children'! Colonial made Boots and Shoes kept in stock. ■ The only Manufactory in the Province where hand closed and hand made Boots are to be had. A supply of Seamless Watertights always on on hand. BLACK & CO. W h: skinner, I BUILDER, : CARPENTER AND JOINER, j VULCAN LANE. | All Branches of the Building Trade executed by > Experienced Workmen. t Shop Fronts, Office Fittings, fee, be. EE. G A T L A N D'S * TOY BAZAAR I AND ' FANCY REPOSITORY, ! Karangahape Road, Newton. ! By a small outlay at the above, a great amount of j domestic peace may be secured. I Cheap, amusing, and instructive Toys In endless I variety. PU LM A N'S PH OTO G R A~PHf& GALLERY, I SHORTLAND-bTREET. : photography in all its branches Views oe the Hot Lakes, Rotomahana. The finest collection of local views and Maori cartes in Auckland. jt2T Children's Portraits taken instantaneousl . 1b& CLARKE BROTHERS, (LATE CROMBIE'S) ROYAL PINE ART PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERIES, (Opposite Onion Bank), QUEEN-STREET, Auckland. First-class Portraits, from C.D.V. to Life Size, at Moderate Prices. Children's Portraits taken instantaneously. PRIZE MEDALS AND CERTIFICATES AWARDED TO JAMES SMI TH, New-street, Kelson, Is'.Z, since 1872, for excellence of Nelson-made Wines and Cordials. Sole /gent in Auckland :— HENRY CONK OP, Wakefield-street, opposite Fitzroy Hotel. JOTTINGS BY THE WAY. from london to auckland on board the ' City of Auckland.' Tbe above 'Pamphlet may be had at Ihe Star office. PRICE ONE SBILLL>G EACH. The aocwunt is very interesting, and would be read eagerly by the friends in England. JMj R. T. TRAFFORD, SURGEON DEFTIST, Wakefield-street. Teeth extracted without Pain by Dr Clover's Patent Oxide Gas. Artiflcal Teeth (from One to a Full Set). [ESTABLISHKD 1864.] By appointment Excellency the TB A R N E T T, PORK BUTCHER, HAM AND BACON CURER, Next City Hall, Opposite tub Thistlk Hotel, and at Pabnell T. Barnett in thanking the publio for their long and steady support, an d liavingpurchascdMr.Morey, business, as carried on in tho premises opposite Mr. Darby's Thistle Hotel, beg to announce that hes 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 ihe supply of shipping orderc, 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. TQ EVITT, GUN-MAKEE 244, QUEEN-STREET. Always In Stock—Best brands Gunpowder, &c. Blasting Powder, and Fuze, Shooting and Fishing Tackle. Q. D. B IT R X E, wholesale bellows maker, Wakefield-street, Auckland. ~f~ Blacksmith's Bellows made and repaired. ~¥. "WEBSTER^ » Wholesalk and Retail SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKER, 133, Queen-street, Auckland, (Next the Union Bank). T> SECCOMBE & SON, MALTBTKRB, BREWERS, AND BOTTLERS, GREAT NORTHERN BREWERY, AUCKLAND. NELSON GROWN FRUIT, in any quantity, shipped with care by H. COLLINS, Bay View Hotel, Nelson. S3T 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. fIRICKETING SEASON. Page's and Cobbett's BATS at home prices, at G. Waller's, Tobacconist, Queen-street. J B- WAY CORN AND PRODUCE MERCHANT, CIIRISTCHUBO M A C 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 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 sale. Horizontal and Vertical Engine. MERICAN RUBBER STAMP COMPANY, DUNEDIN. Messrs Reed and" Brett have been appointed Auckland' agents1 for. the above* Company, and all orders left with themwill be promptly t attended to. Samples to be seen at the Star office. ATS ! MAIZE! BRAN! X, BAIRD, ;-:■ ..-■;! ' ..iUj'll :;'"



Business Cards. , f CARSON, %* House and Land Agent, Rent and Debt Collector, Stichbury's Buildings. Queen-street. GEORGE A X E R S, FREEMAN'S BAY SOAP AND CANDLE WORKS. i Bff~ Cash Buyer of Tallow. WARNOCK BROTHERS, SOAP & CANDLE MANUFACTURERS, Richmond, Cox's Crxxk. Office — Durham-street, Auckland. MISS NO R~M A N, teacher of music, •Waterloo Quadrant, Opposite Government House. JOHN SOPPET 0 HOUSE, LAND, AND t GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, NO. 8, QUKEN-STRKBT. Agent for Mr. C. G. Quick's Waikato Parcels Delivery and Passenger Booking. August 5,1875. J<X O T I C E. T. B. CAMERON, Architect ai:d Engineer, Corner of High-street and Vulcan Lane, Is prepared to supply Plans, Specifications, and correct Estimates for all description of Buildings on shortest notice. w j: w at t s, photographer, [, Qtteiw-street, Onehunga. | REDE RICK" W. COLLINS, MANUUFACTURING JEWELLE^, Vulcan Lank, I ' Opposite the Occidental Hotel. 9 Every description of Jewellery made and repaired. Old Gold and Silver bought. | QTANDARD fire and marine INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. I3P" Agent for Auckland— HENRY GILFILLAN, 7, Queen-itreet. | A OAKD.J OAMUEL WELLS O House. Land, and Commission Agent, CoUector of Rents, Debts, Highway Rates, &c. Loans arranged. Office:—l 29, Queen-street (three doors below the Union Bank.) ' XJO^ES I BONES! BONES! Bought in any quantities for CAsn at the Freeman's Bay Bone Mills, and at No. 101, Lower Queen-Btreet, * J. & J. SOPPET. MR. MACLEAN, DENTIST, PRINCES-STREKT, AUCKLAND. Professional Hours: 9 to 1 a.m., and 2 to sp.m. Lato hour by appointment. TA M E~S H"~E~D LEY, o mount eden Junction Grocery Store. New and Superior Groceries sold at the lowest Town prices. Families waited upon for orders. Goods delivered in any part of the country. DAL TO N & C 0., «i 44, Queenbtbeet, opposite Exchange Buildings, BOOTMAKERS. Boots made to Me/ sure in five hours' notice. No slop goods. Best materials only used.* The Latest Fronch Fashions. .<> -. American Stub Toes. " TURKISH BATHS, UPPER QUEEN-STREET. Open Daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Charges, 6b; 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 ladles In attendance. For special engagements address to Mrs. Sykes. pnEITT O G R A P H I C NOTICE. The undersigned having purchased the NEGATIVES taken at the establishment of Mr R. H. Babtlktt, late Photograper, Queen-street, Auckland, beg to intimate that COPIES of the same may be obtained on application to them at their Rooms, 224, Queen street, Auckland. It is requested that orders from a distance be accompanied by a remittance. W THE AMERICAN PHOTOGRAPHIC COMPANY ! -m Per JOBN McGARRIGLE, Managkb. TJUTLER AND Mc.TNNES, HOUSE, SIGN, AND DECORATIVE PAINTEBS AND PPERHANGERS, Foot of Wakefleld-Btreet. Oil, Colour, Glass, White Lead, Scrim, Brushes, Varnishes, Glue, Paperhangings of all descriptions. t~~ AU orders entrusted to their care will receive prompt attention. T & J, SOPPET, FREEMAN'S BAY STEAM MILLS, AND No. 101, Lower Queen-street, Wharf, '_ AUCKLAND. JO S BOR N E & C> 0., • 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. *** reference : National Bank of New Zealand. ?5 COO K'S 'BUSSES VJ • leave Coombes' quarter to and a quarter-past every hour for Newmarket Epsom—B. quarter to 11, 2, and 6. Grafton Road—Every hour. CARRIAGES, BUGGIES, HANSOMS, ETC., ALWAYS ON HIRE. T> GILHAM'S 'Busses will leave -IA»« Onehunga at a quarter to 8 a.m. and quarter to 12 everyday; Auckland at a quarter to 10 a.m. and quarter to 4 p.m. If required, a Special Coach will be run to smt convenience of evening partiesm. [Established II 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, eta, at private houses. ]tf otKTe ot -FEMTTtini PAPERHANGING, OIL, COLOUR, AND GLASS WAREHOUSE, No. 58, Corner of Queen aud West Queen-etreeta. J. HENDERSON Has much pleasure in announcing to his Friends and the Publio generally, that he has removed to above address, where he hopes to merit a continuance of their liberal support. No. 53, Queen-street. ' 8F A U L S O • is prepared to make up Gentlemen's Clothing to measure from £2 14s 6d a Tweed Fashionable Suit, warranted weU shrunk; also, Tweed Trousers form 10s 6d.—B. FAULBO, Tailor, three doors fromJßoyal Mall Hotel. Victoria-street—Cleaning, Repairing. Ac OPE'CIAL NOTICE. MR. TRAFFORD, Burgeon Dentist, desires to inform his paUtata that, having rttwned af*«i a nhort 1 *bf? Bi\ &. hK. nyW-PL-mmmi »** h»f to *»• »*4_^diM.hlf»Mld»nced»Hjr.f«|s 3wii



| Business Cards pHAELES GOODWILL, \J WHEELWRIGHT, AND AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENT MAKER, Otahuhu. Spring Carts, Wagons, &0., made and repaired on the premises. Goods forwarded per Train to the Waikato. H O G E E S, J v n., • CABINETMAKER, UPHOLSTEREB, AND F.UPNITUP.E DEALER, Foot op Gret-stbeet. N.B.—Every description cf work in connection with the above trade executed with economy and despatch, Suites supplied at various prices, PORTLAND HOUSE. B&- 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 first-class, 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. ONKY TO LE W on firstrdass freehold ecurity, low' rates of interest.— R, 0. Dyer, cHhortland-streo ]ySOIM,KY TO hb.Nl) in large ot i HLa small sums, at very low rate of interest.—- Apply to Mr. Laishley, Solicitor, Hißh-street. "T UCKLAND SAVINGS BANK. A pENNY "DANK At the Office of the Auckland Savings Bank NOW OPEN. HOURS OF ATTKNDANCE 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 becikve Money, and on Saturday Evenings to take in money only, from 7 to 9 o'clock. R, CAMERON, Manager. R. FAULDER, Sole Contractor to the City Council for the Erort/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-Btreet. rp O B A X E R s! O N S AL E, . To arrive per Kate Brain, hourly 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. pi ENT RA L STORE, PONSONBY, AUCKLAND. T. J. BAINBRIDGE "DESPEOTFULLY begs to Inform his friends and -*-" tbe public that he his Opened a General -t >re, opposite the Ponsonby Hall, ai.d he hope* to secme a share of puMlic patronnge by supplying the Choicest Goods at Town Pj.io*s. N.B—Late diver for Mr Quick, of the Watkato and Ponsonby Coaches. riMLE Undersigned are Cash Pub JL chasers of HIDES, SHEEPBKINS, WOOL TALLOW, &c, —c., at highest market rates, in any quantity- Consignors direct will have prompt and immediat cash remittances returned at satisfactory rates., IRELAND BROS., Tanners and Leather Manufacturers, ATTOKLANp. Q. LA D TIDINGS', REDUCTION OF PRICES !! Primest Bibs Beef 4d, 5d Primest Sirloins Beef 6d Boiling Beef 3d, 4d Legß Mutton __. Hind-quarters 'Mutton 4d Fore-quarters Mutton 2>£d A. DORNWELL. A RRIVED, PER «LADYBIRD,' &c. : Canterbury Butter Side and Roll Baoon T. H. HALL & CO. "OX 'TRELEVEN FAMILY': 60 tons Baker's Finest Otago Flour, in sacks 40 „ „ „ „ 100's&50's Fresh Bran, On sale by T. H. HALL & CO. r\ at a Heavy Feed Oats, On sale by _^ T. H. HALL & CO. f\ N S A L E : Fresh Otago Oatmeal, best brands „ „ Pearl Barley „ Oamaru Flour ■ T. H. HALL & CO. "j O BALES N E LSON HOPS J- ■" 10 frames Sheathing and Roofing Felt 1 case French Calf Leather 1 case E India Kip Leather 1 case Colonial Tweeds. T. H. HALL & CO. rpEAS, ex < STAR OF GERMANY' : Fine quality Teas, in half-chests. T. H. HALL & CO. A~R R I V I N G, Per the Taranaki: 11 cases Canterbury Cheese. T. H. HALL & CO. AUSTRALIAN miNES. T. H. HALL & CO., Wyndham-street, AGENTS FOR MESSRS. CAUGHEY, WINE PRODUCERS, Receive orders from the Trade ior these favourite WINES, and guarantee them delivered in good condition ia Bottle or Bulk by return of every steamer from Melbourne. January, 1876. H. J? C. OTTOo __ J?« w H Has much pleasure to inform his 02 friends, and the public in general, that he W § HA SNOW OPE NED § | his '■""£! 3 GREENGROCEE, FRUITERER, § * AND GROCERY STORE, S t-H • i> p5 cor-.-rB, or o ©■..-. W g Victoria &*v . ■ -rert - streets, fe > __>. r_. M g F. C. Otto in invitingjhis friends and the y_ p^ public in general to come and patronise cr> W him, promises to sell first-class Goods at m g the lowest possible cash "prices, and givs W q every order prompt attention. § p : s TIMBER! TIMBER! The Union Bash and Door Company, MecX lM }< ! *B »»jr, »re eeWsc 'M ehmoet Timber at «dus*4fatal.



For Sals. "C'OE SAL«, at Ellerslie, a really JL good «nd well-built iiew House of 9 rooms, with every convenience for a family, together with large garden well laid out and planted with fruit and ornr.rnental trees, only three minutes' walk from the Railway Station, and fronting on to the main road. Apply to JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. OR SALE, at Pa^Jn, near Omaha, 83 acres of Land, with large <Ju.? ntlty °f Sopd Kauri and Totara upon It, being lots 37 au. d 38, with Creek frontage. Apply to JOHN SOPPETT, No 8, Queen-street. T~lO SHIPPERS, CONTRACTORS, AND BUILDERS. TIMBER ! CHEAP TIMBER ! TO CLEAK, THE YARD AT CHRIST MAS, HAVING TO MOVE SHED AND OFFICE. FOR SALE, 250 000 FEET KAtrRI UMBER, all Bizes P.T.G6 xland 9xl. C. A. HARRIS. Deaember_lsth,_lß7s. FOR. SALE, cheap, at Hamilton, Waikato, lot 68, containing 50 acres of very superior Land, all in grass; also, lot 66, Mankn, near the Church, Patamahoi, 59 acres of really good Land. Apply to JOHN SOPPET, i Mo. 8, Queen-street. FOR SALE, 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 into paddocks; a good 8-roomed House and al necessary outbuildings.—Apply to JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. H'Uli SALE, on very easy terms, a Ji- really good nouse of 7 rooms, with slated roof, water laid on, and every convenience for a family, together with freehold allotment, 10 fef.t 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 Cottnge, with good well and freehold allotment, 34 x 100 feet, in one of tne best parts of Ponsonby. Apply to JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. FOR S A LE, cheap, one of the best and most centrally simated Farms in Matakana, comprising 184 acres of first-class land, 100 acres all in good grass, 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 of a powerful fr"esh 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, the stone from which has been highly approved of by many competent judges. Apply to JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. FOR SALT?, 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 FOX IMMEDIATE SALE, three Eligible Building Allotments, Brighton Road. Price Low, Terms easy. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. FOR IMMEDIATE SALE—A very compact and well cultivated Farm of 81 acres first quality land, securely fenced and divided into paddocks, a large portion of wlrich-i« botlrdrained and under crops, together wi+.h Dwelling-house, &c., at Bombay, fronting on to the Great South Road. Apply to JOHN SOPPET, No 8, Queen-street "El 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 SALE. A three-horEe power Threshing Machine, with horse gear complete; also, New Winnowing Machine. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON. FOR SALE, cheap, within 15 minutes walk of the Union Bank, a really substantial well-finished 6-roomed House, with galvanlzed-iron out-house, and every convenience for a family; registered grate in parlour, and bPd-room stove In front bed-room, colonial oven and watr-pump in kitchen, and back gardon planted with choic« fruit trees, with flower garden in front—Full particulars apply to M. P. McDermott, Tinsmith, Victoria-street. I^OR SALE, a beautifully level Allotment in Lincoln-street, Ponsonby, ad joining Warnock's residence. Tho a'lotment is 66 x 100. freehold. Price, £39.— J. M. Lennox, Estate Agent, Auckland. EI)R SALE, a beautiful Allotment at Mount Edea, country, of half-an-acre of rich volcaoio land, with good stone fence round it. This property adjoins Mr Williamson's residence. Price, £35 —J. M Lennox. FOR SALE, a bargain, a compact Farm of 330 acres—f>o of which are in grass. The Farm han a frontage to the Wade River, ant? has a comf rtabl° Dw< 11 ng-honse upon it The hoat lands within half-n-mile of the Farm. Price, f 300. —J. M. L nnox, Estate Agent, Auckland. "I^OE SALE, a comfortable 4-roomed Cottnpe near 'he Pto'kade. with freehold lloiment 33 x P9—Price £140.— J. M. LENNOX, state Agent, Auckland FO 3 SALE, a pretty Verandah Cot tage in William-street off Wellington-street, with Freehold ' llotn-ont. The Cottogn 1* in ex cellent order Price, £210.— J. M. LENNOX, Estate A (rent, Auckland. FR 'ALE, on the Mount Eden Read, a comfortable Four-roomed Verandah Cottage, with gord workshop and fowl-house ; free bold allotment, 25 x 120. Price, £130.— J. M. LEN NOX. Estate Agent, Auckland. FOR SALE, a Farm at Titiranei, fronting the Manukau Harbour. There is a first-class orchard; also, a good Four-roomed Resi dence. The property is let for £24 a year. Price, £180.— J. M. LENNOX, Estate Agent. Queen-street. FOR SALE, a comfortable Four roomed Cottage, in excellent order, in Carleton Road, near to Newmarket; freehold allotment, 33 x 168. Price, £160.— J. M. LENNOX, Estate Agent, Auckland. FOR SALE, a first-class investment, Two Shops in Pitt-street, doing a first-class business and let for 28s per week; freehold allotment 33 x 90. Price, £500.-J. M. LENNOX, Estate Agent, Auckland. TO LET, on Lease, those command ing premises in ShoHland and Fort-streets, known as Hobson's Buildings, at present in the occupation of Messrs. McArthur, Sbera and Co. Possession can be given on the Ist July next W. J. CAWKWELL, Vnlcan Lane. NEW ZEALAND INSURANCE COMPANY. FIRE AND MARINE. Capital, paid up and invested £240,000. Insurance against LOSS BY FIRE of every des cription of Property may be effected with this Com pany. Hulls Insured for the Voyage or Time. Merchan dise, Goods, and Freight Insured, by steamers and Bailing vesselß Risks on Specie subject to special Arrangements. LOSSE^PBOWyTLTSPATOS GKO. 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Education. ONEHPNG-A Young Ladies School will 80-open on Vor.day, Jaguar* at '■ Pre part-iory School for boys under 9 years of a_» Vacancies for boarders. Mrs Mor/ison. Principal. RS PALMER'S Pupils will re assemble on Monday, January 31.. Huntly Lodge, Carlton Road. CHURCH OF ENGLAND GRAMMAR SCHOOL, PARNELL AUCKLAND. Affiliated to the New Zealand University.' Establish kb 1855. Head MdBtCJ— Jas- Adams. 8.A.. Member of the Convocation vfthe London University. Classical Master—RfeV Joseph Bates. English Master—Mr J. P. (Jradwell, London Univer sity. Drawing Master—Mr J. C. Hoyte. Botany— Mr T. F Cheeseman, F.L.S. For terms and prospectus, app'y to the Head Master. School duties resumed Monday, January 31. AUCKLAND COLLEGE AND GRAM MAR SCHOOL. (Affiliated to the University of New Zealand). The First Quarter Will commence on WEDNES DAY, 2nd February. FARQUHAR MACBAE, Head Master. HIGH SCHOOL, SYMONDS-STREET. Conducted by Mrs. Shaylk Geok'gs. This Institution, devoted to the thorough Educa tion of Girls, and to the Preparatory Training ot 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 possesses 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, range from one to five guineas, according to age and departments entered. . Two Pupil Teacbers required. . CITY WEST No. 2 PUBLIC SCHOOL, Hepburn-street. MONDAY, JANUARY 81st, 1878. FBENCH EVENING CLASSES, Conducted by Mons. F. Peltzto, of the CoUege of Henry IV., Paris. Monday, Wednesday, and Friday Evenings, from 7 tiU 9 o'clock. Terms:— Is per Lesson of one hour; 3 Lessons per week, 2s 6d. Apply at the SchooL mHE COLLEGE AND GRMMAAR X SCHOOL, AUCKLAND, N.Z. An English Master is required for the Auckland CoUege and Grammar School. Candidates will be ex pected to give satisfactory proof of succesx as Teachers and of ability to prepare students for examination in the EnpU>h subjects prescribed by the University of New Zealand, 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 ot successful service. Barly application is invited. Iti cesirable that t*e gentleman appointed should ci ter upon his duties as toon v possible after Ist February, 1870. FREDERICK J. MOSS, Secretary. FIRST-CLASS CHANCE TO A BUSI NESS MAN. TO LET OR LEASE, the Good Templars' Family Hotel and Boarding-house, overlooking the Govern ment Wharf, Onehunga/' The House contains 16 Rooms, 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 required. 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 & STEVENSON, Onehunga. BA V OF ISLANDS COAL YARD BREAKWATER ROAD. BAY OF ISLANDS AND NEWCASTLE COAL ON SALE! Office: 7, Queen-street. HENRY GILFILLAN, , Agent. RATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY NEW ZEALAND. CAPITAL -.... £1,000,000 RESERVE FUND £35,000 With unlimited Liability of Shareholders. Insurances effected against Loss 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, OK from Wool-shed, till delivered In London. LOWEST CURRENT RATES. Liberal Terms, and Prompt Settlement of Losses jHENRY E. WILLIAMS, ££j . Manager. Office: 25, Queen-street. A NNUAL CLEARING-OUT SALE OF SURPLUS DRESS MATERIALS, DRAPERY AND CLOTHING. H. ATKINS HAS COMMENCED HIS ANNUAL SALE OF PLAIN AND FANCY DRtSS MATERIALS, BLACK AMD COLORED SILKS, CAPES, JACKETS, FISCKUS, ETC., ETC. ■ -.• The Prices of all the above have been Greatly Reduced. 25 to 40 PER CENT. REDUCTION has been mada on some thousands of yards of Dress Materials. They are being sold without regard to Cost, to effect a clearance. Owing to the inclemency of the weather during the Spring and Summer Season, there is a large surplus of excellent patterns in DRESS MATERIALS to select from. During this Cheap Clearing Sale of Summer Dress Materials — Manchester Goods, Sheetings, Quilts, Blankets, Long Curtains, Table Linen, Calicoes, Clothing, and Fancy Goods, will be sold at Unusually Low Prices. H. ATKINS. r> O O T S! BOOTS! CLEARING SALE OF BOOTS. Ladles' Kid, 4s 6d, 5s 6d, 6s 6d. Childbbn'B Boots—Ak Ihkiisx VAmVr i*\ Choose From. A Luge Stock of Boots and Shoes to be Cleared , _so Out at Half-prioe at 0 1 D. MePHERSON'S,, ~ . Xaaajkuxam 1oa», KlWtWf*