The Evening Star.

Vol. VII.—No. 1.898. j

Auckland, NZ., Sa.XUii.DA7, MARCH 18. 1876

[Pbioi : ONE PENNY]



BhlpptaK' TTOR SYDNEY AND 3fe«^^ s^ X MKLBOnRNE. The fast and favourite aa. HERO, Captain Locjaw, will leave Auckland as above on TO.E3DAY, the 21st instant, at 12 o'clock noon. Intending Passengers must book at our office. No outward freight will bo taken on board af cer 10 o'clock en Tuesday morning. For freight or passage apply to CRUICKSEANK & CO., Agents. 16, Queen-atrpet, March 17, 187 C. "Tf&rjl TT'OR JARANAKI, mFlzVp'*. J NULSON, PICTON. WEL &f> *'' >* LTNGTON, LYTTELTON, AIVD [Boo6to» throtißh to Melbourne, Groyioonth, , Hokitika, Weßtport, Altaroa, Timaru, ) and Oamavu.] ] TUESDAY, MARCH 28. The Union Steam Shipping Company's magnificent new Steamer HAWEA. Captiin E Wheeler, will leave the Onehunga Wharf on TUESDAY, !hc 28th March. Through ticiuts to JKlbourne at reduced rate?, For freight or passage apply to HENDERSON & MAOFARLANE, 2S; Qiwen-Ktrept '«* **k^ Wi E w ZEAL A. ND i «S^t|^%k *^ STEAM SHIPPING COM sM^mP' PANY < rjTMITE:D-) Fob NewPlttmouth, Nelson, Pioton, Welling ton, Lyttelton, and Otago; transhipping at Wellington for Wanganut, Napier, and Povkkbv Bat ; and at Nelson for Westpob?, Gbkymooth, »nd HoKixiui. ■ [PABSKNSEEB BOOKKD THEOUOH TO MILBOUBNJI.] The b.r. P H (E B E Will leave the Manukau on SATURDAY, tho 25th Instant Pot freight or passage apply to W, F. WHEELER, Auckland. Or, A. BAIi''ES, Onehungs. Offices: Hobson'B Bnildinge, Shortland-street. 'jC*SK3feft, "|\T E W ZEALAND J^^^^k -^ SHIPPING COMPANY'S wm^Sl® FOX LONDON DIRECT. The Al Composite Clipper C4E-NATTC, 881 tors register. Wiliiam Ciiaiman, Corumander now loading, and will have good dispatch Has first-class accommrdntion for Saloon, Second Cabin, and Steerage Passengers. For freicht or passage apply to The New Zealand Shipping Co. (Limited) Agents. 93, Quepti-street, 15th February, 1876. "DOK LONDON ( j§E|g||t-I? DIRECT. ZsM&tMtM JFIR3T VESSEL FOR LONDON ■BBB"3CEaawal DIRECT. The Splendid Al Cliprer Ship GLENLORA, Captain Le Viscomte, will sail as above on or about the end of April next For freight, passage, and other particulars, apply OWEN & GRAHAM, Agents. Auckland, 4th March. 1876. PASSENGFRS' LINE OF PACKETS TO NEW ZEALAND. OWNED BY MESSES. SHAW, SAVII.L & CO., 34, Leadenhall-street, London. The above line of ships are regular jffiStAk. traders to all the principal ports of jgjg2o!fe*k. New Zealand. They are clipper ships, *XJSjE3ft*a)S» classed Al at Lloyds, and commanded Spffi-refe^a by experienced masters. The Bill of j- are j S 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., OWTSAT & GBIHAM, CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agents. --J4, npHE brigantine FLIRT, J'* s*S'^5*S'^ -■■ *ons register, John McKenzie, Wfw®x Master, is a regular trader between '-, '' o'~ Auckland and Lttttelion. For freight or passage apply to D. IT. McKENZIE. Auckland, February 15th, 1876. i i i < ( i i c 1 C c n t n f( c a: b A. • •fcjfc QTEAM COMMUNIOA USW'WSI- O TION WITH THE THAMES Si^^ir** AND COROMANDEL. TIME-TABLE. DURHAM. From Auckland: From Thames: Monday, 10 am Monday, 3.30 pm Wednesday, 10 ail Wednesday, 3.50 p.m. Thursday, 11 am Thursday, 4 pm Saturday, 11 am Saturday, 4.30 pua ENTERPRISE. For Thames: Monday. 6 pm Wednesday, 7 pm Friday, 8 pm. MANAIA. From Auckland: F/om Coromandel: Tueßflay, 11 am Tuesday, 3 pm Friday, ll am Friday, 3 pm K.B.— Cargo received for Coromandel on Thursday. Weather and other eircuinstaru es 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. EDWAICDS, Manager. «, fv - TT7AIKATO STEAM iMm. W NAVIGATION AND s# iWiJp COAL WINING COMPANY «aati£k*fiß. (LIMITED). Time Table : Hercer to Hamilton (per Waikato) —Monday, Wednes day and Friday, at 10 30 am Mercer to H<milton (p^r Alert) -Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, at 10.30 am Mercer to Cambridge (per Alert)— Tuesday and Satur day, at 10.80 am Cambridge to Mercar (per &lert)—Monday and Wed nef day, at 6 30 am Hamiltou to Mercer (per Waiknto) —Tuesday, Thurs day and Saturday, at 8.3') am Hamilton to Mceer (per Alert)— Monday, Wednee tS^Lday and Friday, at 8.30 tm Carrying Passengers only. FRANZ SCHERFF. Secretary. March;iO, 18TC. >\ !



BMpping "l -%, ■pA^TfFTo M AIL STEAMSHIP COMPAN7. FOR NAPIER AKD SOUTHERN PORTS. The Powerful Al Iron Screw Steamship COLIMA, Will arrive here on the 2Gth instant, with the English Mail, and leave B ix homa after arrival for Napior and Southern ports. FOR SAN FRANCISCO DIRECT. The Powerful Al Iron Screw Steamship COMMA, Will leave DTJNEDINon April X, and AUCKLAND oti April 10, conveying H."B M.'s Mails for San Fban cisco, Umthb States, Grkax Britain, via Kandavatj and hoxoldltj. TJio Cnblns on Hie Port Side of this sploiulid Steamer aro reserved for Pasaengors booking in New Zea'and. for further particular?, Freight, or Passage, apply OWEN & GRAHAM, Agents, Auckland. _, T^OR POVERTY BAY J»N X AND EAST CO,ST. • Jv ' Tie rcsrnl.ir trading fchooner AGNES DONALD Will sail an above on MONO VY t.cxt, the 20th inst. For freight or passage aj.ply to M. NICOOL. A gsnt. 17 or wanga¥cjl ; ■ - Jj direct. :• * . Thos.fl. St. Kilda, J FLOWEnnAY, Commander, from Onehunsra, TO MOHEOW (Sunday), 10th instant, at noon, weather, &c, permitting. For freight or passage apply to CO.MBBH & DaLDY. Agents, Auckland; Or, A. BARNES. OmOmnga. . 1^ 0 R H OKIANG A. 'tfifcfjp^S ie Schooner MMsM quebn, Will sail as above on MONDAY noxt, the 20th inst. For freight-, &c, apply to M. KICCOL, Agent. , ?sk J *. rpAM O'SHANTEB SS^S^vV. _L will leave the Government VS^JsSJCvS*' Wharf, Om-hunga, for Avaiuku, as Monday, 20th March, 1 pm, returning on Tues day Wtdncsday, 22nd March, 3 pm, returning on TMmsrtay. Friday. 24th March, 4 pm, returning on Satur day. Orders to collect poods left at the stores of Messrs. Henderson ar.d Mft-vfarlane, Agents Union B.S. Co ; or Mr. W. J. Hurst and Co., will meet with prompt dispatch. A. CUNNINGHAM, Onehunga or Newmarket. ME, F. B. WOODHAM, Teacher of the Pianoforte. Letters to be addressed North Shoro, or Lowther Bazaar, Queen-stroet. GOOD/CBV, BOOTMAKER c GREY-STREET. Men's Boots, 15s; Men's Shoes, 12s 6d ; Ladies' Boots from 12s 6d; Men's Soleicg and Heeikig, 4s Cd. EMUS AND HAN NA, ARTIST PHOTOGRAPHERS, Corner of Queen and Wellesley - streets West, Over Messrs. Hewin's. X M A (TIT E AN, DENTIST, PEINCIiS-STEETT, AUCKLAND. Professionnl Hours:—9 to 1 a.m., and 2 to 5 p.m. Lato hour by appointment. f\ EYi TT, G U^-M AK&h 2te, QUEEN-STREET. Always In Sfcoci-Best brands Gunpowder, *c. Blasting Powder, and Fuze, Lhooting and Fishing Tussle. AQf) OTSKS CEMENT 100 cabs Plaster of Faris 80uO i-lates (fountesa) Fire Bricks, Fire flay All kinds of Building Materials KEANii * .lENKI.nSON. Vie oria-street East. NOTICE OF REM OVAL. KIiWIN B. DICK SON, LICENSED LAND BROKEB, Uuaer the Laud Transfer (Torrens') Aot, 1870, DPvAUGHTSMAJN, IIiTJMINATOE, HERALD PAINTER, ETC, Agent for Mutual Lifp Association of Australasia. 7, SoiiEitvKLii's Buildings, Auckland. J. C. PELFAM'S T ADDER AND pACTORY, 49, VICTOKIA-STBBET, KVERT DESCRIPTION OF Ladders, Barrows, and t-teps, on hand, made to order or let on hire. NOTICE OI REMOVAL F. B. WOOD FT AM, LOWTHER BAZAAR, QUEEN-STREET, O: i» . :to the Thistle Hotel. TOYS, STATIONERY, FANCY GOODS, _O. WPHTLLIPPS AND SON * OIL, COLOUR, and GLAS3 MERCHANTS Importers of Paperhangings, Scrim, Paints, Oils Turpentine, Colours, Varnishes, French Polish, Goli Leaf, Artists' Colours Mid Brushes, Plate, Sheet Crown, Ornamental and Photographic Glass, Pictur Frame and Tapestry Mouldings, Clock and Compas Glasst-s, Glazed -asbes, Doore, fee. Glass cut to size, and carefully packed. 95 and 97, Queen-street. QUPPORT LOCAL INDUSTRIES SOAP! SOAP ! SOAP! J. ALLENDER Begs to dlrrct the attention of the Publio to the fac that his Carbolic So^p is a sure preventive agains PMAMi-rOX, MEASLrS, and all Contatrions Disenses, and highly recommendei by the Public Health D.ictors as a thorough dii-iu fectant for i eneral domestic use. A free use of Uii Soap in families would tend to lessen doctor's bills. J.A. would also draw the attention of the Trade t hin various brands (f First Prize Common Soaps which for years have given general sa'is'action; als ■to his new Local Indnstry—the manufacture of Faxc Toilet So^p, of the various kinds as under :— Family Brown Windsor, in bars and tablets, 7 am 1-1 tb boxes. Fancy assorted Oval Tablets, 7 and 141b boxes Fancy f ssorttd Tablets. 7 and 14!b boxes Honey, Glycerine, Elder Flower, and Carbolic, i; bars atd tiblets, 7 and 141b boxes Solt Soap, for Wool-washing, Machinery, am general sconring purposes, equal to Iho im ported ariiclo Greavts, fur Dog and Fowl Feed, always on hand. Paenell Steam Soap akd Candle Works j Office, 7,LQueen-street, .Auckland.



IT W E B■ S T £ JR. * WHOLK»Ai,P AND J?STAIL SADDLER AND HAKB ESS M*KEB. 133, QUKEN-STttflET. ATJOKLAKD, fNfttt the T'nion K»nk) \\/ i> M 1 T j], hecciving and V V «, Forwarding Agent, Queen et'eet Whari, Auckland. Goodj delivered' from Ship's side with despatch N.B — BjJlast supplied. '"O BEO 00 M b"e & S0 N, I MALT3TPR3, BREWERS, AND BOTTLKRS, i GREAT NORTHERN BREWERY, j AUCKLAND. I pHIOKETiNG SEASON. i Pege's ar.d Cobbett's BATS at Lome prices, at G. ■Waller's. Tobacconisl, Queen-stveet. , ! 1 X W A V ' el« : ! CORN AND riiODTJCE MERCIIAKT, 1 f Tl RIRTCIII'WP BEKDEER BOO!. FACTORY, ALBERT-STREET. j Every description of Men's, Womon's, and Children's ' Colonial made Boots and Shoes kept in stock. The only Manufactory in the Province where hand closed and hand mario Boots arc to bo had. A supply oi Seamless Watertight always on on liand. BLACK ft CO. WII. SKIN N ER, BUILDER, CARPENTER, AND JOIREK. Temporary PreilliSGS, WEST QT7E X N -STR EE T, Lately in the occupation of Mr Leahy, Blacksmith. All Branches of the Building Trade executed by Experienced Workmen. Shop KroiUß, Office Fitting*, he, kc. 1) ULMAN'h FITTTT 0 G iTXP H1 C GALLERY, SnOKTLAND-bTEE E T. PHOTOGEAPHY IN ALL ITS BBANCHES Views or thr Hot Lakes, Rotomahana. The finest collection of local views and Maori cartes in Auckland. JtSt Children's Portraits taken instantaneous] . la "HOHNS 0 P P E T W HOUSE, LAND, GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, NO. 8, QOEKN-STRKET. Agent for Mr. C. Q. Quick's Waikato Parcels Delivery and Passenger Booking. August 5, 1875. OL AR X E BlfOT IT EE S, (LATE CUOMBIE'S) . ROYAL FUSE ART PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERIES, (Opposite Union Bank1", QUEEX-S T R E E T, AIICtaAND. First-class Portraits, from C.P.V. to Life Sizo, at Mode-rate Prices. Children's Portraits taken i instaiitmi.-ouf-ly. ' "jyk H. T. TITA FF O irD, surgeon dektist, Wakefikld-strbet. Toeth extracted without Tain by Dr Clover's Patent Oxide Gus. Artifical Teeth (from Ono to a Full Sot). . __ |f ( C, ) T T 0 | His n -,» V casure to inform his 'xi frleaJs. n t public in general, that ho 9 iiA'^OW OPENED < GREENGKOCEE, FRUITERER, g AND GROCERY STORE, £ 2h OOBNER OF £-r Victoria and Albert - streets. •ij p. c. Otto in inviting'his friends and the H X> public in general to come and patroniso &, 2$ him, promises to sell first-class Goods at ya 2 the lowest possible cas-h "prices, and giva g Q every order prompt attention. p 0 CC nHARLBS GOODWILL, 1 \J WHEELWRIGHT, AND AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENT MAKER, Otahuhu. Bprlng Carts, Wagons, &c , made and repaired on the premises. Goods forwarded per Train to the Waikato. T\ IX B TJ R X E, wholesale eellowß maker, Wakefielu-strket, Auckland. t3P~ Blacksmith's Bellows mad 6 and repaired. ELBON GROWN FRUIT, in any quantity, shipped with carp, by H. COLLINS. Bay View Hotel, Nelson. _3T References at the Star Office. -. MAC H I N E R V W. VICKERY, Tn returning thanks to his numerous customer* and friends for their liberal support during the lastseven ' teen yearH. begs to inform them that he has re-com menced business in his new premises, at the Corner of Victoria and Kelson-streets, I. AS MILLWRTGHT, 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 prom pi despatch. Agricultural Implements Renewed and Repaired, Quartz Crushing Machinery made to order. Timber Jaiks aB formerly. For Bale, Horizontal and Vertical Engine. \ T M [P 0 R T A N T. \ NOTICE OF REMOVAL ! J. HENDERSON in thanking his friends and the public generally for th< ir favours for the pist sixteen yea-sb gto inform them that he has tanen the premises lately occupi d by H. Gii/beud, Painter. Wyndhann-street, . '■ it fit-low Herald office), and 5 purposes g'vine his urdi"id"d attention to the HOUSE AM) SHIP PAIKTIN'G BUSINGS, in which he will endeavour to merit a continuance cf their patronage. N.B.—The extensive Stock of Paperhargirjgs, <*c, will be disposed at the Lowest IteKUnerative Prices. t All Orders executed with dospatch by experienced worbionn. TAMES LEWIS, t) Coal and Firewood Dealer corner of Queen and 3 Wakefield-streels—l ho advertiser having purchased 13 the lease o tbe above premises lately in tie occupa tion of W. Kirby, behsto inform his 'riends and the to public, that he is prepared to supply Coals, Fire s wood, &c of lhe best quality a y, reasonable prices, io either at, the yard or delivered as may be>rqni'ed. ;y Wi'l be happy to supply old customers of itfr Xi h? same an "sual. C-untry orders promptly attended fl to.—Auckland. March 9,1870. r\ W. H A R D W I C X, vTe FAMILY GROCER A.ND GENERAL n PROVISION MERCHANT, : 1 SIIOETLAND CRFSCENT, (J , AtTCKI-AND i- ' G W.H. in returning thanks to his numerous i friends and the public generally for their kind sup port d iring thp past, is glad to inform them that he is still in a position to carry out with promptness and despatch any ordersj that may be entrusted to hia » care. . £&3 ---• \ I^Mone butifirst-class.Goods guaranteed.].:.^:::;;---,-&SS



Business Cards -1 C A R S 0> N, el *•■ House and Land Agent* Kent ana Debt Collector, Stichbuvy's P,uiliiinfeß, Qm-on-strcGt. E O R O B A X E II S, FREEMAN'S BAY SOAP AND CANDLE WORKS. SST Cash Buyer_of Tftllow^ "fITARNOOK B B OTHERS, 9 I SOAP & CANDLE MANXTFACTUREHa, "RnmwyttD, Cox's CRiiyK. Ofllco — Durham-Btteot, TVr"r"S~S~N""O""R"M A N, IVi. TEACHER OF MUSIC, Waterloo Quadbakt, Opposite Government flour.c IHIAM HALE, WHOLESALE TINSMITH, &0., 65, SUOIITLAND-STIIEET, Auckland, W^ J* w A T T B * PJIOTOGRAPHUR, QTTffiVK-STRKET, OkKHUKGA. f & J SOP PE T, FREEMAN'S BAT STEAM MILLS, AND No. 101, Lower Qoeest-street, Wharf, A tr C I! I. A R 11. j cj o (J'K'S ''B ÜBSES \T» leave Coonbcw' quarter to and a quaiter-past every hour for Newniarlffit i<:proin—B ijiiarlor to 11. 2, and 5. Qriifton Hoad-Jtvery hour. OARRIAOKS, BUGGIES, UANSOMSj ETC., ALWAYS ON TITRK "O OB SEW, BUGGIES, &c. R E M O V E D. FOR HIRE H reel, Hupgics, or any other kind of veMcla, at kjV ntw stabio.n, Louie and Wulles!oy strects. W.;CI'OWTHER. q T__l 0 E. T. B. CAMIC'ON, Archttkct aid Ekoixctu, Corner of lUirn-Htm't and Vulcan Lane, Ir prepared to ovipp'y Plans, Specifications, and corjoet Eetinmtcfi for all description of Buildings on Bliorteßt notice. iSHOTOG R A P H I C X NOTICE. The undersigned havirg purchased the NEGATIVES taken at the esmblMi ■ ci.t of Mr K. II Bahtlrtt, late rhoto«iater, Qncenstr«ot, Auckland, beg to liitinidU that i'OP/iS <f Hie Rame may bo obtained Oh application to tbooi at \h-U Hooma, 224, Quccn atrect, AU<:kl«n4 It is requeued that orders from ft distance be acwiopanietl by a n mittance. 6^-THE AMERICAN PJQOTOGRAPHIC COMPANY |-®a Pki JOfiN !> ct»AR?'I(.UK, Mak/okr. TDUTLEK AN D Mo.TN.NES, HOUSE, SIGN, AND DKCOUATIVB PAINTERS AND PPKBH ANGERS, Foot of Wakefield-strcet. Oil, Colour, Glass, White Lead, Pcrim, Brushes, VarnisheH, Glue, Paperhangings of all descriptions. f&~ All orders entrusted to their care will receive prompt attention. T O S 13 011 N B & C 0., U » WOOL BTAPLKRS & BR.OKERB, FORT-STBBBT, Auckland. Are Wool and Skin Buyers. They arc also prepared to make liberal advances on Wool consigned to them, and which they will ware house and ship on the most favourable terras to their customers. All Wools classified if required. *** Reference : National Bank of Now Zealand. i_ara"blishcJlTYf!.-.s.] WB E A L, . NEW and SKCOND-HAND Clothikr and Gknkkal Dealer, Wcliesluy-strcet East, Clothing bought, sold, and exchanged. N.B. — Arrangement can bp uuidn for tho Purchasf of Clothinpr, Books, fitc, at private lioufor. mutlue uk kjumo va l. paperhangingTotl, colour, and glass warehouse, No. !>3, Corner of Queen and Wes. Quoen-Streota. J. HENDJCRSON Has much pleasure in auujrncing to his Friends and the Public generally, tlii h" nai? removed to above ad drefß, where v tioj.^s (o merit a continuance of their liboral saiport. No. 53, Queen-street^ f J_ jj L g KJ* is prerared to make up Gentlemen's nothing to measure from £2 143 6dalweed Fa>hlon»bl« Suit, warranted well shrunk ; also, Tweed Trousers form 103 6(l.—S. F^TTLKO, Tailor, three doors from Royal Mull Ffotfil. Vuitorid-ntreet. —eleanine. Repairing. Ac (PIDER! ! CIDERM CIDEE! DEVONSHIRE CIDER! undersigned having made arrangements for a ngvj'.ar supply of flrst-cIaFS Cider, begs to intimate to nte cwtorners and the public generallr, that the First Shipment is now to hand, aud he is now pre pared to supply it rcpuinrly, in battles only. For price and particulars apply to GEORGE GLEDHILL. Wellesley-street. CL O L D E N BOOT. WILLIAM MILLER, MAHnFACTURvn''oF Sea' Boors and Every other Description op Boots and Shoes, Next to Oxleys' Blockmaherß), Queen-street .Wharf. Repairs neatly executed. nlo ki o iTs www~B. It Gri"at Sale o Groceries and Provisions at Fenton's, Market Corner, next to litmus's. Queen-stic t. In < onsi-qut-nco of tho dullness of times. F Fen'onwill •ealieeat the following pTiePH:—N(-w Honey, 7d 1b ; Splendir) Tea, 2s ft ; White Sugar, 4M 1b ; 21b boxps Fi^S (now), Is box; Raisins, G<\ lt> ;"new Muscatels, Is !i ; Peel, Is Gd 1b; Treacle, M lb ; Flntif, 7fts for 1h ; M nnalario. 8d tin ; Jam, 7d tin ; Jar Jam, 6dlb; Tapioci. fivrt lb; C. Flour, Cd ft; Rice, 2^l lt>; Split Ptap, 3d lt>"; Plaid Wax Matches Cd doz; Tin Bo«es Matches, Hd box; Candles, s|d lb ; Candles, lid »> by the box; Soap, 6Jd bar; Pickled Walnuts, 7d bottle ; cardines, Gd box ; Sauce, 4d bottle ; Oil, 7d bottle ; Washing Powder, Cd doz ; Spice, I<l pfct; Tobacco, 2d packet, or 3d plug ; Potatoes, 201t'B foi Is; Bine, 9.1 lb; I'acon. lOil lb ; Clipppc. 8lb; >*tlll Butter lOdlb; I'astry Butter, 8d lb ; Pure Lnrii, 9c lb; Epsom Sails, 12 packet- for ed; Cocoa anc Choeolato, 6d packet; Miwta d, lOd lb ; Hops, Is lb A. now rod, fid lt>; Canterbury Hams, Is lb; BtS Oa'tnpxl, 1" fi<> rer b»a GRATE J? U L— COMFORTING, E P P S'S O O O. O A. Breakfast. "By a thorough knowledge of the natural law which govern the operations of digestion and nutr tion, and by a careful application of the fine proper ties of well-selected cocoa, Mr Snps has provided ou: breakfast-tables with a delicately flavoured beveragi which may save us many heavy doctors' bills. It i; by the judicious use of such articles of diet that i constitution may be gradually built up until etrorij enough to resist every tendency to dißease. Hun dreos of subtle maladies are floating around ub read; to attack wherever there is p weak point. We ma; escape many a fatal shaft by keeping ourselves wei fortified with pure blood and a properly nourishec frame." - See article in the Civil Service Gazette. Made simply witii t lilmg wattr or milk. [ ~\l& iuj Packets (in tins for abroad) labelled .- JAMES EPPS ft CO., OMCEOPATHIC CHEMISTS 48, Threadneedle-stkeet, and 170, Piccadilly ; Woik-' : Euston Road, Camden Town, Londo.'i A BERDEEN POLISHED GiiANITI J\_ MONUMENTS, In Red and Blue, jtkom £5, Free on board ship anj' part of New Zealand Inscriptions Accurate and BeautijUl. IKS' Plans and Prices free from JOHN LEGQ-I Sculptor, Aberdeen, Scotland.



Business Cards. PIANOFORTES, &c, Just Arrived, Jt ex Carnatic-A choice assortment o! Fnglish Pianoforte?, with 'he Pa'ont Throe Ptd-ils to bo sold Cheap ; also, a large stodt of Muoical luntruaiMits of all hinds and all the liewcsi and most popular Music oi1 the da'v. * U the ab"Ve haviufr' bwn selncted pev- Bonally by Mr. H. Cudcscy in the Hume Markets, esich instrument will have his registered Wade marK, "Invictn," and will be guaranteed genuine.—EL CUOKSEY, Music Seller, 240, Queen-street. 1)OKT LXN D HOUSE. j ,_ B?ir private boarding establishment, Hobson-street, Auckland, N.Z. J RUSSELL, Settler and Colonist over 25 years, still continues to accommodate his o!d friends, and r.ew arrivals, with first-class, well aired. Single and Bauble Bedrooms; also, Private Parlours for This Establishment is well-known to bo in a very healthy situation. Terms, as usual, per day or week, moderate. Auckland, 17th December. 1875. PL A D TTD I N GTS~! REDUCTION OF PRICES !! Primest fibs Beef.. 4d, 5d Piinicst Sirloins Beef fid Boiiiug Beef 3d, 4(1 L j<B Mutton 4d Hindfjuirters Mutton 4d Fore-qnutots Mntton IYi& A, DORNWETL. I\TOTICK! NOTICE! NOTICE! J.^ J WIIJIAMS. ha'--in{? rrtuvnod from Tine hnd ha« brought 27 cases of Gorda, which he intends t" sill cheap, comprising—Cliildien'fl S.icks, No. - 3il p-ir; Ladies' Stockings, 0d par; Ladies Stay Fiut-ners, 4d p»ir ; Liidi.V KU.stic Ourtcrs, fid pair ; GirWfllitjcJiito, i.A pair; Moh'b Elastic Braces, 9d pair; Boys' iind Y.outW citto, fid. pair; Dressing and Finc.iootli Oon.bs (darcpged), 3d each ; Sup'-rior diito, Cd each ; Tin and liroliXcC'andlpßticks. C(l cadi; Pi-pp'er li'-xcs aiid Funne.lß, 3.1 Cich ; Fsvr.cy Tea Cad leu Mb-, Ik each ; Tin Teapots, Is :v d 1b 3d each ; Goffurd'and Lined Note Pap'r aud Envelopes, 4d a puclcet •r> rjuirrs Lim d Koto P«par, Is packet; Sheet Sormp, 2d each; Oliircsp Lanicrns fn-m 2d to Od et.ch ; Fain y Boxes from Cd to 3s i aoh ; Work Boxen. In each ; Puzzle Moi.cy Boxis, Is; Pictures; all ,»ic< s; Photograph Frames, M ; best, 6d each; QcntB 1 Albirts, 2s Cd each; lit dies' Bracelets. Is Cd pfilr: 50newsl>leH i-f Karringc, 1> C'lpair; Brocches, Is each ; and a vailcty of geeds too numtrous to tn ntlon. Sbopo nr:d Country Stores supplied in Binall (laMiUtles to sell again.—JToto the mldresß: J. Williams, Nob. 4 and 55 Stalls, Auckland Market, Quccn-Htn-ot •■ntrance. 13AY OF ISLANDS COAL YARD 1) BREAKWATER ROAD. BAY OF ISLANDS AND NEVv TCASTLE COAL ON RALE. Office: 7, Qnopn-street. IIENRY GILFILLAN, ' Agent. AIKATO STIOAM NAVIGA TION AND COAL MIKING COMPANY (LIMITED). WAIKATO COAL. Tlib Company Ptipply the above Coal, screened, and of superior quality, at loliovni.'g rati s : — akin from tituk at any rallwii) bt,tion, not lets iban 5 tons, at 20s per ton. Duliveved in town and suburbs at.. .. 25s per ton. Ordeis left at ooice Fuit-streetwill be promptly attended to. Ttiiuuß : Ciish on receipt of ord<-r. HIiKZ SCHERFF, Secretary. February 24,1876. O IE A DEALERS. Ex 'Nat.doo,' from Foo Cnow @ DUNEDIN. Tho undersigned arc receiving a portion of the fine quality half-chests and boxes of tho cargo of Teas just arrived from China as abova. Tho attention of tho Trade is specially invited to tho snporior quality and value of this shipment. T. H. HALL & CO. X'THE LEV AN FAMILY,' AND LATE ARRIVALS. 100 tons Finest Olago Fl in Backs and bags .Bran Oatmeal Pearl Barley Oats. T. H. HALL & CO. }"f X 'H E li O': 10 Balks DAIRY-FED BACON AND HAMS. T. H. HALL & CO. AR R I V E D, Per the Taranak.; 11 cases Canterbury Cheese. T. il. HALL & CO. \ TJSTRALIA.JN \J i N E S. T. H. HALL & CO., Wyndha m-strsbt, AGENTS FOE MESSRS. CAUGHEY, WINE PRODUCERS, Receive orders from the Trade lor those favourite WINES, and guarantee them delivered in good condition in Bottle or Bulk by return of every steamer from Melbouc i . January, 13 T ■>. ' [ESTABLISIIKD 1864.] By appointment '^^S^^^SfP Excellency the to His <O3*W3SP2£&" Governor. TB A R N E T T, PORK BUTCHER, HAM AND BACON CURER, Nkxt City Hall, Opposite thk Teistlb Hotel, akd at Paeneil T. Barnktt in thanking the public for their long and steady support, and laving purchased Mr.Morey business, as carried on in the premises opposite Mr. Darby's Thißtle Hotel, beg to announce that he is now prepared to supply every requisite of the trade. All Goods stamped so as to defy imitation. N. B —Arrangements are now complete for the supply of shipping ordo-rc, which will meet with prompt dfiliverv, and with T.B.s personal attention. N OLD STOKY RE-MORAL'D. Two men a journey had to go (The one was Jim the other Joe), The distance two score mi'e« and ten, And fifty long miles baok aga{n. Away they sped with right good will. Through bush and brake, oYr plain and hill, But veiy soon the on-call'd Joe Declared hi* cou.d no further go. Jim's hurry would not brook delay, So like a shot he sped away ; His jonrnev ar.d his business o'er. He took the road f. r home once more. When half way back he met poor Joe, "Walking along but very Flow, f. Who wben he saw that it was Jim, g Wi.h rueful face thus question'd him : * " Pray tell )U9 friend how it can be, it That you can walk so l'ght and free, While I, wi'h blisters on each ti.e, ? Have five-aiul-twenty mikfc to go?" 1 Qnoth Jim, " The secret you shall know j How I with c ise and com'ort go, Dame Natnrfl's gifts I don't abuse, And Hemus always makes my shoes. We forget whether Jim worn a pair of our Men's Elastic Sides cr Balmoral Boots at 12s 6d, but they , both go well. His wife hss k*-pt up to him for years, and she wears our own make Kid Elastic Sides.at 10s Gd. • HEMUS'S STAR BOOT WAREHOUSE, ~ Matket Corner, Qneen-stre&t, It. FaULDER, Sole Contractor to the City Council for the Emrt/ingr of Earth Closets, Privy Boxes, Cesspits, etc., is prepared to attend punctually to all requests regaraing 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, 2 with the Inspector of Nuisances, City Council Office, Queen-street.



For Sale, mo SHIPPERS, CONTRACTORS, AND BUILDERS. X A U R I T I M BER, 2he undersigned is selling at GREATLY REDUCED RATES. C. A. HARRIS, BRITOMART ROAD, AND AT THE SPIT, NAPIER. January 26, 1876. Tji O X SALE, JEL. AT THE NEWTON SANITARY PIPE WORKS, A Large Quantity of all sizes of Unpatentcd PIPES. The above poods are first-class, and used by City Corporations clown Bonth, although not considered Buitablc for cur city works here. FOR. Positive t't\le, at a very low price, a really good C-roomcd Bouse, with frcrkold garden in Rood ordrr, 48 x 110 feet, situated in Oxford-street, South Newton, Apnly to JOHN SOPP.F.T, Ho 8. Queen-sfreot TJ OKEBY-STREET^For Sale, 5 Xl» Tiuilding Allotments, e^ch 30 feet froßtage. Price, £1 per foot ; terms easy. SAMDJCL COCHSANR & SON, Land A gents, Fort-street. FOR Immediate Pale, at very low prices, several choice Allotments at Ponsonby. Apply io JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Qnecn-strect. FOE, SALE, on very easy terms, a really good Fouse of 7 rooms, with slated roof, water laid on, and every convenience for a family, together with freehold allotment, tO feet frontage to Upper Qiieen-street by 355 feet deep.—Apply to JOHN SOPPET Jfo. 8, Queen-street. 17OR SALK, at Ellerslie, a really X good .nd well-built new House, of 0 roo»3, with every convenience for a family, together with lap-ge g»i'ien well laid out and plsnti d with fruit and ornHin'ental tr^eS. only three minutes' walk fiom the Railway station, ai:d fronting on to the main road. """Jlf:' i 0 JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-streot. T7OR SALK, remarkably cheap, 182 J ' acres of splendid Land, wifii creek Irontage, and a very great quantity of 'Xotara trees of large size up3u it.—Apply to . JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street OR IMMEDIATE SALE, three Eligible Building Allotments, Brighton Road. SAMUEL 0 OOCHEAKE & SON, Auctioneers. OPv. Immediate f-ale, at an exceed ingly low price, a compact Farm of 100 acres good land, 25 of which are in grass, with four-roomed H-.mse, Stables, &0., only 4 miles from Hamilton, with frontage to the main road. Apply to JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. FOR SALE, on very easy terms, at Ponsonby, a good C-rootn'ed House, with every convenience, and freehold allotment 45 x 110 feet. Apply to JOHN SOPPETT, No 8, Queen-street. "P O 1 S A L E. A three-horse power TnßEsnwG Machine, with horßO gear complete; also, New Winnowing Machine. SAMUEL COCHRANE ft SOK_ F""OIi"SALE, a bargain, the Ellerslie Stables, with C,V acirs of freehold, and lar^e frontage to the main South Road. Price, £450. Tlic soil is first quality.—J. M. Lennox, Estate Agent, Auchland. FOR SALE, in Chapel-street, City, a three-nnmed Cottage and freehold allot ment. Price, £150.— J. M. Lennox, Estate Agent, Auckland. FOR SALE, near the Royal Oak, a good suburban Property, with Q acre? of free hold This properly is most beautifully situated, at the corner of three roads, ami commands magnificent view of the Manukau and surrounding country. There arc 5 rooms in the Residence, together wiih stabling, cowsheds, and an excellent orchard. Price, £G75.—J M. Lennox, Estate Agent. FOR SALE, a really first-class Suburban Farm. There are 100 acres of rich pasture land, with Residence, Ptookyard, &c. This fine property is only 8 inilos from Auckland, Price, £1700.— J. M. Lennox, Estate Agent, Auckland. FOR SALE, at the Wairoa, a beauti ful Farm of 100 acres, r early all in grass, and with deep water frontage. The land is first-class, and is only 8 miles from the Papakura Railway Station. Price, £750.— J. M. Lennox, Estate Agent, Auckland. FOR SALE, at Remuera, neai Orakei, a good Suburban Besidcnc ,wi iy, acres of freehold, all laid out in first-cl.ips'-vlnrd and pasture. Th« residence commands r b autiful view, and is situated opposite to Willia ■> Hunt, Esq. Price, £450 —J. M. Lennox, Estate A fnt, Auckland. TO FARMERS.—For Sale, a bar gain, a Farm of 50 acr* at the Wade, half a mile from the laudins-p:ac.', with 4-roomed House and Cow-shed. Pric?. £120; £20 cash, the balance can remain on mortgage,—J. M. Lennox, Estate Agent, Auckland. rVK) Woo..ing Men.—For Sale, on JL verc easy terms, a 6-roomed Hout-e in Edih hurgh-stror* with good well and freehold allotment. Price, £280 ; £50 cash, the balance can remain for five years at 8 per cent —J. M. Lennox. F'?R ' \ ALE, on tbe Mount Eden Road, a comfortable Four-roomed Verandßh Cott.age, with gocd wnrkthnp and fowl-house ; fr< e bolrt illotmcot, 25 x 120 Price, £130.-J. M. tEN NoX. Kstite ->gent. AnckUnd. 17OR SALE, a comforlable Four ( 8. roomed Oottipe, in excellrnt order, in Carl ton Hoad, ne*r to'Vfwmarliet; fveeholrl allotment 33 x 168. Price,'£l6o.—J. M. LENNOX, Estate Agent, AnckUwi p BRYETT, Tailor (from the V> • establishment of the renowned " Poole," London), has commenced business over tho City Mwt, jnuction of Quppii and Shortland strcts. Oi'dws ex^rutefl in thw newest fashions at reasonable pries and with punctuality. GenH»nien desiring to he well dressed will not bn disappointed by patroi i t\ng the. above. Commands received at nil hours of th«"dfty, or at gentlemen s own private resirtencf-s if required. Repairs and alterations attauled to with equal despatch I" > GILHAM'S 'Husses will leave Onehung'i at a quarter to 8 a.m. and quarte to 12 everyday; Auckland at a quarter to 10 a.X and quarter to 4 p.m. If squired, a Special Coach Will bf> run to unit nonvenipnc of nvp.ninir purHeß. BATAVIA SEA AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY PREPARED TO "^ACCEPT ETEB OR marine risk^ at lowest RATES. Losses paid either in this Colony or at any^of the 3 Company's Branches. ' All intormation may be obtained by applying to i H. W. HEATH, General /gent, Bank Buildings. Anrkland, February 3, 1875. 1 A UCKLAND & MERCER RAILWAY :, ____. l LATE TR-ItT. TTntil further notice a Late Trsin will 'cave , OBeh"iJ!r< forj Auckland every f-atiuday night at 3 7.0. returning from AuckUnd at 11.15; , By order, , A. V. M4CDONALD, I General Manager.



Wanted Known. ANTE!) Known, where Cheap iron and Bmss Cwtiugs can be had with fli-vitoh and at ast. niehffla low pi ices:-Ship DmS? fm »»' I»er BmK Dove-tail Plates ft no alßr^s Wo-1:, lsM i;Mb; Iron Castings, sash We°uhts los c\O; Five Bars lCs ?! cwt; Ship OwW of Very cleWiption, Windlass Gear and Mptila Piueg Grates, Stove Metals, all proportions fclyil.'eapat'j KELLY'S Freeman's Bay Foundry. Highest price given forold Iron and Brass.^ . ANTED, the General Public to Imow that J. Alwing«r. Tailor (late from France and Germany), has commenced basiress f~l to ne^ "reSfses, ]lc. S% V'ctoria-street, wherehe ho llflS to meet with rail snpport a 8 hto knowtoage ai d attention to business, and civility to his custom^ si all c mm -.1.7. -fa lumen's aoo Boys' Suits made to o d . E i airs ; d« .ingf, and cleaning, in all its branches', executed at the shortest, rotice. ANTED, Subscribers to Magazines to Imow that they can have tiie numbers Handsomely Bound, ft a trifling cOPt MusiO Mid other Binding done in best style.-WILLIAM LEYS, Machine ißuler ard Account-Book Manufacturer, next door to the Evening Stab Office, Wy_c____. 3treet. , U7"AttTED KNOWN, that D. %f GOLDI ft is prepared to supply all kinds of Timber h'nd other Building Materials, including a.shes Poors. Mouldings. Broad Timber House Blocks Post--, Kails, Hardwood Fellom, Shifts, Iron Bark aid lilna Gum Laths. Shingles, &C, &c at the lowest market price, at Lis Yads, Custom-house sirect. ______ ANTED KIToWN, that John Taylor is prepared to supply all kinds of Timber, Posts, Bails, Palings, Shingles, Honse Blocks, Doors, Sasht-s, Mouldings, &c, at tt»«'lowest possible prices, at Yard, Brts_water Roa& All orders attended to with <~i*«palch AJNTIfiD KNOW I*, that J. Green hns on ss>le C'eii's Erowr. Cotton Socks, Cd por pair; 3 paf.a Boj s Biown toiton Hocks for a shil ling ; JUiiiinel'a Brown WiurtOr or HoDey Soap. 2_ per ct.Ue : 8 Jlundeiu'. itfs for a shilling (full size, ■ men's) ; Men's o<- Bnjs' Collais, 6d per dozen ; Kiro mel's Verfumef!, Gd abrt Ddper fcoHle; Boot laces 3d per Cc/.an or 2s pur gioss : Women's or Girls, Stock ings, 6rt per pair (veiy good value); Men'B Braces, is per pair. Vest in >• _c*l»no" fcrthe p-ice; other pocd» equally cheap.—/ddress. J. Green, Thomson's Build ing.', ViCtotia-BTeet, and No. 33. Market. \%J ANThD Known, Jno. C. Clough, YV Machinist, Magffield's Buildings, Albert strect is the oldest established and only practical maker and repairer of Setvirsr Machines in the.pi« vince. AH work qitaranieed of hest materials and qualify, and lowest remunerative charge. AfITJDD Known, that E. Carr offers special advantages to buyers of Tim her at the Waikawau Yards, Custom-house-street and Brealrwaior Koad. WANTED KNOWN, a cheap sale of Miscellanetus Goors will he held for a ftvJ days at Baitje and Co's llaiirs Store, JUiott street The stock must be chared out at one'ein con sequence of removing ficm the piemiees. Come early. " WA NT E D, Intending Purchasers of Riding Saddles and Bridles, &c, to nspect my 50s. Saddle, and 6s. 6d. Bridle; by far the best value in Auckland. All other goods prcpoitiorately cheap. Save the importer's profit, by buying direct from W. S. Jones, Wholesale and Retail Saddler, Importer and Manu facturer. Queen-street. < T>XF¥irH~A~N~G ING S. NEW DESIGNS! IMMENSE VARIETY W HOLLAND~& BUTLER ARE NOW OPENING, Ex FORFARSHIRE— PAPEBHANGINGS For the Entra Hall PAPERHANGLNGS For the Drawing-room PAPERHANGINGS For the Dining-roonr APERHANGINGS For Bedrooms r^'SRHAJSTGLNGS For Ceilings' PAPERHANGINGS To Suit AU Classeß PAPEBHANGIKGS Of the Latest Designal PAPERHAKGIKGS For the Present Season PAPERHANGINGS Lower than ever f PAPERHANGINGS For Landlord and Builde at a Liberal Discount GILT MOULDINGS \ For Picture Framing an STAINED MOULDINGS / Room Decorations. HOLLAND & BUTLER. OIL, COLOUR, AND GLASS MERCHANTS IMPORTERS OF GLASS SHADES, MATERIALS FOR WAX FLOWERS, PAIKTKRS1 AKD ARTIS MATERIALS KTC., 2S & 80. VICTOR I A-STREET. AUCKLAND TM PORT AN T PUBLIC NOTICE. WILLIAM BROWNHILL, boot and shoe makeb, Of No. 88, Queen-street, Thanking his friends, patrons, and the publio in general for all past favors, begs to notify to them that he has REMOVED To those more commodious premises lately occupied by Mr Asher, No. 70, Queen-street, (Opposite the Bank op New Zfaiaxd), Where be hopes by strict attention to business together with civility and a first-class article at a moderate profit to >till retain a fair share of th«ir patronage. Tj 1 0 R SALE R. 0. GREENWOOD, Auctioneer, ETottse. Land, and Estate Agent, Maukkt House. FORSAT/rc, in TSrown-fltreet. Ponsonby. a new five rr\"nipd Cniraprn verandah pud good well, allotment 40fc"tx^07 Vrryclieap-£t9o. F<">Tt HALTS, 5 nti'-eR of prod Land at Bemnera, on t.ho mart lo ?t. John's Collnee, a splendid site for a ffPiiHßtnan!« r^fiidoiieo Pricp, £135 T?nv. S-LE. 140 aci-PB of ■ jrood Tand st Te Aral, n^nr Manernwai: (?ood roans, and first-class situation. Pr'Vp. 10s pnr acr°. FOR S * T.V; a riv-ronmed Oottajro in Collincwoofl- Ptropt. ailo'ment ?3 <"ent x 105. good rarden and fruit <rre.i, plrnty of water, and in good repair. Price,. £170. Trrms pney. FOR S\T,K, <\vo firsf-ciass CoHagres at Glenbnrn, r.f 6 and 7 wms, vr'th f^very convenience, r.earlj new Prion. £175 and £400 FDJ?. H4TjE, fifwn-roomrd ITo^sfl in Newton Road, very snitihlp f"r a fhnp. pood well, outhouses, etc , ot" Prire. £230. Terms easy. FOR R' LF, a now fonr-Voompd Cntta^e, with verandah and pood allotment, on the Mount Eden Ronfl. Pri«n £125. FOR R-* LR. sevprnl first-class Farms for stfle near town, onrl on por^ terms FOR SALE, allotments in the suburbs, at low ra*"K FOR S.^T/E. n choice Farm of 56acrcsatTitiranpi, nflioiriinf? Mr Pnrr's rropprty, nil fenced and in grass with Ihe exception of 20 norrp raf bush ; a good four vonmed Housn with cowsheds, e<c, eto. Price, £175. FOR SiLE. 120 *creß, with House, good well ana other improvpmenfs Price, j£loo. FOR RALE at Mmmt Alhprt, a very superior T>niry Fa-m of a^ont 50 acres, without doubt the best Fm-tn in ih« difl'rict. Termi oisy. FOR SALE— 80 aores of fair Land for £30. 81 „ of gon<l Hush I/and, near town, £00. 340 „ of Tich soil at. "Waiutu. £300. CO „ of s?ood Land, Parish of Omaru £8. 200 „ of rich Land, Parish of Hoteo, £1 an acre 100 „ of good Land, Waikato, £1 an; aero. R. C. GKEENWOOD, Auctioneep, House, Land, and Fstate A gent, MARKET HOUSE. A MEEICAN -RUBBER STAMP XIL COMPANY, DUNEDIST. Messrs Reed and Brett have been appointed Auckland agents forj tho above '—'••ay, and at I orders left with them v'"' 'c rnrr.Vr- iU \ttended to. SntnpiaH tobß^nnti i'M" 'tah «.' ■•.