The Evening Star.

Vol. VII.—No. 2 043

AuoklAW), N.Z. SATURDA"

AUGOST 26 1576

Pbiot ONE PENNY



.«- TT 0E SYDNEY AND * INJi^rKk MELBOTJRNE. '^^3^^» 'Jbe fast and favourite s.B. HERO, Captain Logan, will leave for Sydney and Melbourne on WEDNESDAY, the 31st Inst., at noon. A Sight Entry to clear the above vessel will be' passed on Monday, the 28th inst, at 12 noon; Outward Cirgo will be received on board up to 10 o'clock on morning- of day of sailing. For freight or passage, apply to CRTJICKSHANK & CO., Agents. IC, Qneen-stwet, Auckland, August 2G, 1876. «! *%A I\TOTTCT TO SHIPPERS, ife^fev 1> PF/R S.S. HERO, TO jJ^^^S?' SYDNEY & MELBOURNE. No Outward Cargo will l;e received on board until Export Entries have beon Passed by Shippers, and copy of same left at our office, Exchange for which a Shipping Order will be ismipd. CRUICKSHANK & CO , Agents. 16. Oueen-street Auckland. August 26, 1876. U COMPANY (LIMITED). TARA.NAKI, NELSON, PICTON, WELLING TON, LYTTELTON, & PORT CHALMERS. Booking through to Sydney, Melbourne, and all 'New Zealand Ports. TIME TABLE—Augpst. 1876. .* • S agw s . ONEHUNGA So £ £o 2 5 g ->, j g 0. < j. g ~ _ 28 | Se P- The s.s. WELLINGTON Leaves the Wharf on MONDAY, the 28th instant, at 3 p.m. Passengers by 2 p.m. train. HENDERSON & MACFARLANE. Agents 25, Qusen-street. W^Sik WAIKATO STEAM «M£#^ YV NAVIGATION AND 3piM^'COAL MINING COMPANY 'm&BMmSs^i' (LIMITED). Time Table : The ste&mers WAIKATO and QUICKSTEP leave- Mercer for Hamilton daily at 10.30 a.m. Hamilton for Mercer, 'ailyatßa.m. FRANZ SGHEBFF, Secretary. Fort-street, May 8,1876. - sa^ QTEAM COMMUNICA Wmmo§&?\ kJ TION WITH THE THAMES jffl^M^^"' AND COROMANDEL; " " TIME-TABLEL DURHAM (s.s.)—Fob Thames. From Auckland From Thames : Monday, 9 am Monday, 2.30 pm Tuesday, 10 30 a.m. Wednesday, 1 pm Thursday, 11 30 am EN.TSBPRISE (s.s.)—Fob Thames. Monday, 5 30 pm Wednesday, 7 pm Friday, 8 pm ,•: All cargo to be alonprsid^ one hour before Railing. No carpo recoived after 5 p.'m Weathar and other circumstances pßrmitting. Not responsible for any cargo or parcels put on boitrd without a shipping note. J. EDWARDS, Manager. PASSENGERS' LINE OF PACKETS TO NEW ZEALAND. OWNED BY MESSRS. SHAW, SAVILL & CO.. 34, Laadenhall-street, London. The above line of ships are regular jS*>k£V traders to all the principal ports of >*#si?*&V New Zealand. They are clipper ships, «^&^-"J>SV classed Ai at Lloyds, and commanded "V-ksj-^^S by experienced masters. The Bill oi BBiKisWiSSuJK Fare is mogt Bl ,k s tantial and of the best quality, and the accommodation roomy and con venient. The undersiened 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 ntervaiß. Full particulars on application to L. D NATHATT 4; CO., OWjSW & GRAHAM, CKFICKBHANK. & CO., Agents. ~TTX TJTo R LONDON X' DIRKCT. The splendid clipper barque DILPUSSUND, Al for 21 years at Lloyd's, W. Kelly, Commander, having all her cargo engaged, will sail on THUKb- DAY, the 3lst of August. Balance of passages must be paid on or before the 23th instant. Two or t'jree more Cabin Berths are open for occu- Pati°D- L. D. NATHAN & CO., Agents. <s a, 1?OR HOT SPRINGS, «W^m, P MAHURANGI, MATAKANA, W^^^M^ KAWAU, and LITTLE OMAHA. ThFS" B ANNEMILBANK, Captain Kasper. will sail as under:— Auckland and Hot Springs. From Auckland- From Hot &Pringß- Every Tuesday Everyw°s w ■Thursday Wadnesday 'Saturday ,/i lday at 11 am at mid-day. Mahurangi. For Mahurangi- From Mahurangi-- Every Thursday Every Monday atllo'^c^ a tlo a m,Sn ytideswm allow. Matakana, Kawau, and Omaha. at 11 am .... _ Weather and other circumstances permitting. For freight or passage apply to OASEY. -ti*. HPHE brigantine FLIRT, pit, S_ 100 tons register, John McKenzie, |^> Master, is a retrular trader between - • ;- ' AUOKIiAND AND LTTTELXOX. F^r freight or passage apply^ McKENZIBt Auckland, February 15th, 187(1 — ijTZ TT* O R WAITJKU. IMmmfi* TAM 0 > SHANTER Will leave the Government Wharf, Onehunga, for Walulru, as follows :— . lOnnnn o2S^ WpS^SS&£Jffp« Wednesday's leather and other circumstance*• Pgolt^^ Orders to collect goods left at tteßtwwo * mva^ A. CUNNINGHAM, Onehnnga or Newmarlcet. ir— —T7OR COROMANDEII W^k TheSß< ARGYLE Will leave every Monda/ morning at 11o'clock, and every t Friday at 8 p.m. . MoGßEC ;oß,sM»naeeft :?



Shipping. "PACIFIC MAIL ':•'■ :i ; STEAMSHIP COMPANY. FOE SAN FRANCISCO, VIA KANDAVU AND HONOLULU, The Powerful Al Iron Screw Steamship ] ZEAL &N MA, : —. Ferries, Commander, will leave for San Ffanclsco via Kandavu and Honolulu, carrying the English Mail, on MONDAY, 28th August, leaving Dunedin on Wednesday, 23rd August, calling at Lyttelton, Wellington, and Napier. For further particulars, freight, or passage, apply i* OWEN & GRAHAM, Agents. ; hi %.%>*. "\I7AIKATO TEANS- [ «*^<^v H PORT. j DFiAN bnc;B to infoi'm his friends iri Auckland ai?d WaiSato, and tiie public generally, | tha; ho hns commenced running his Steatner, tho j ALKRT, rogularly hetwoen MRROEB and 0 AM-.j BRIDGE, culling at intermediato stations, carrying i Goods aod Passengers, r.nd starting as under: — j From Mercer: From Cambrfdeje: On Mondiy and Thursday, On Wednesday and Satur at C a.m. day, at 6 a.id. N.B.— A person will be in attendance at the Rail way Station, Auckland, to Receive Goods. Paroels I may also be left at the store of the agent, R. B. Symon, \ corner of Victoria and Albert-streots. «V T7OR LONDON DIRECT. 0' :< ''O^c --O FOLLOW THE CARNATIC. J!s? The Al clipper barque ROEINA DUNLOP, 493 tons register, will commence to load as abovo on Discharge of her Inward Cargo. Having part of her Lading clready engaged, she will meet with good good dispatch. For freight or passage apply to New Zealand Shipping Company (Limited). JOHN BATGER, Aeent. Auckland, Jn1y;12,1576. T' OR RAGLAN DIRECT. ASiai&i..■..-'.V '; -• The e.s GO-AHEAD Will leave Onehunga on MONDAY next, the 2Sth instant. W, LODDER, Manager. WF. JONES, • PIANOFORTE and HARMONIUM MAKER, Has Removed to the Shop next Hewinßrc*., Grocers. All kinds of Musical Instruments Tuned and Re paired. MRS. JONES fcega to inform the Publio that she has decided to open a Ladies' and Children's Out fitting Warbhowsh and Fancy Goods Bepositob/z In the same premises. Xenook brothers, SOAP * CANDLE MANTTFAOTHREES, Richmond, Cox's Cbkbk. Office — Durham-street, Auckland. ROBINSON, « IMPORTER; BREEDER, and DEALER, in BRITISH and FOREIGN SONG-BIRDS, has removed to Shoktland-stbeet, next door to Provincial Government Offices. • Always on Hand : Bird Cages of nil sizes. Special Cages made to order. Always on Salo : Oanarleß in fnll song. Parrots, &o. Orders for any number of Birds jgromptly attended to SMITH'S STAR MEAT DEPOT, NEWTON and PAKNELL. The ottemion of the residents of Parnell is respect fully drawn to the Branch Business now opened opposite Mr. Barton's Confectioner, P&rnelL List op Prices :—Fore-quarters Mutton, 2£d B ; Hiud-qnarters, 4Jd ; Lege, 4}d; Stoaks, from 5d to 7.5; Corning Beef, 3d to 4d; Roasting Beef, 5d to 6d.' Terms Cash. N ° HT 1 ° *J ' C. T. HARDING Having purcbiised the joint business of Messrs F. A rchard and J. Brown, Coal and Firowood Merchants, of M6chinics' Bay, begs to intimate that he is pro pared to execr.le all orders for Coals, Firewood, *c, on tha most, liberal terms, and hopes by strict atten tion to business to receive a share of that patronage so liberally accorded lo hjs predecessors. N b.— Postn, U<iV.r- fd Palings always on hand. FENCING Kj( ,-jljL DIK^CRIPTION. Cahitno Donk with Despatch. *1I ordern leit Rt Mr K. Brewin's Auckland Beed Depot wlil receive ptomp attention. ■Vf (V W LANDING^ 13» PX 'ENGLAND'S GLORY' AND ' CROWN THOS.PE': 7 ca>ka Chains, Soft Soap, and Harness Liquid 3 bales Collar Check 15 cases Saddlery, Saddlers' Ironmongery, Saddle Trees, Leather, etc. HENRY BRAciTirbo. (LIMITED), WHOLESALE SADDLERS, &C Walsall, England ; and H)j?h-atreet, Auckland. rpHE TCr^W ZEALAND FIBRE COMPANY (LIMITED), Abk Now Mavupaotumnq at thkih Mills, -, KAIHTJ, KAIFARA.:- FLAX MATTING, similar to coir, equally cheap, and m&vo durable, suitable for every purpose to which Con- Matting is applied. Is in use at various Public Buildings in Auckland, and may be had of all Furnish ing Houses. OTRONG WRAPPING PAPER, £5 extremely tough, suitable for Ironmongers' xtso, 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, AjG ENT IN AUCKLAND. jyTELLOR'S SAUCE. THE ONLY GENUINE RIVAL OF LEA. ANDjjPEBBJN'S WOBCESTER SAUCE. EQUAL IN QUALITY AT HALF COST. ear To be had of all Grocers. Q. W. BINNEY, Agent, (Auckland. TV McPHERSON, JL/« KARANGAHAPE ROAD. CLEARING SALE~OF WINTER DRAPERY. Great Bargains in Merinos, Winceys, Plaids, Dress Serges, Shirting, Tweeds, and Blankets. Large Assortment of Woollen Oollarettea, Jackets, and Josephine Kid Gloves, &o. BOUGHT JOB: 100 Felt Skirts selling at Cs 6d 60 pieces Ribbon selling at 6d and 8d per yard 20 ctobs Moss Trimming, Id per yard. 700 yards Dtmedin Mosgiel Company's Tweed at y 3s!9S, 43,48 6d per yard.



*aMta» fastis* QNSY TO LEWon first-clam freehold security, at low ratf?3 of interest.— B. 0. Dyor, Shortland-sfreg "MON'iSY TO ;;:-.NT in large ot Is% small Bums, at low rate of interest,—Afiply to Mr. Laishley, Solicitor, High-ntreot jKfin AJSID~SMALLER SUMS rkjeJ\J\J to LEND on Freehold Security, nterest low if security first-class.—Apply to Elliott ' Meyer, Solicitor, 28, Shortiand-Btreet. 4b-. «X TAYLOR'S liF^Nifcllb J- Patent Lock-stiich ~W )JwP/ Sewing Machines can be J©- =a&iPs«s» confidently recommended 1""'' ' " l 1 ns superior to all others) for i - domestic use, being Simple, . isieiWAW^Jwate^ Easily learnt, Quietin action, and not liable to dorangement. The Patent EUiptio Shuttle Movement of this Machine is acknowledged ; I on all hands the Quietest, Pimplest, and most beauti ful motion ever invented for the purpose. New and Valuable Improvements have also bn«n added amongst others, a New Patent Shuttle, with only one hole to : thread, and having its tension adjustable in the i : cmsieet manner possible on the otitPido. Hendustms, it is much larger and holds considerably more cotton than those of any of the leading Machines m use. This, with other improvements (which the public are invited to inspect), together with the substantial con struction for which this Machine has always becu colpbrated, make Taylor's Patent the moßt thoroughly Genuine and Reliable Machine in the market. Agent:— T. PEACOCK, Sliortland-street, opposite ihe Post-office, Auckland B~E "L L AND GEMM EL L, CURRIERS AH!) LEATHER MERCHANTS, Manufacturers of Siiok and Habnttbw Leathiois, MILL BELTS, HO3E PIPING, RIGGING LEATHER, OLO3BD UPPERS, L'.CKS, &C. A Stock of Grindery to arrive i or ' Hero.' WYNDHAM - STREET, Corner of Albert-"troet. t£F~ o t 1 0 K. w -4- t Wm. Stevenson has much pleasure in informing the public of Auckland that ho has commenced business as TaILoR and HABIT-MAKER,_In temporary premises opposite Dr Daws.ins. W.9. havintr been seven years superintendent in the cele brated house of Poole arid Co, Saville Row London, can offer some guarantee that aU work entrusted to hia care, will be executed in a style not to be equalled in the colony. Gontlemen's own cloth made up. Testimonials to be seen on appbc&tion. I! PATTERSON, « WHOLESALE AND RETAIL GROCER, AND CORN DEALER, Quken-STUEM, Onehunga. On Sale: Wangarei and Newcastle Coal. Albo on hand : Firewood, cut and uncut; Hay Straw, Chaff. E M U S AHD'HANN A, ARTIST PHOTOGRAPHERS, Oorner of QUEKN AND WELLESLBY - STREETS WKST, Over Messrs. Hewin's. rpHELATE FIRE The undersigned having "ceen compelled tempora rily to relinquish business by the above aocident, has at considerable expense fitted up those Premises next door to the Metropolitan tf otkl, Lower Queen-street, as the BLUE POST DINING ROOMS AND BOARDING ESTABLISHMENT, and trusts from his past experience in catering to be able to please the most fastidious, and to deserve a share of the patronage hitherto accorded him. TffOS. POWELL, T.P. trusts that hiß old frioncls will once more rally round him. MR F. B. WOODHAM, Tkaoher of the Piakofoetk. Address—Care of Messrs J. Brown and Sons, Piano forte "Warehouse, Queen-street. N.B.—Pupils Attended in Town or Country. June C, 1876. m BARNETT, Pork Butcher, Ham i • and Bacon Cuter, Purveyor by Appointment to His Excellency the Governor. —T. Barnett, yielding to the solicitations of a number of his much reapected customers, has decided to deliver his, goods to the houses in every district about Auckland. He will visit as follows: —Tuesday, at Pcnsonby, Dodwood, and Newton; We.tnetKHy, Onehunga; Thursday, Epsom and Mount Eden ; Friday, Parntlt; Saturday, J^emuera and Newmorket. Orders sent to the Queen-street Shop will be promptly attended to. | WPHILLIPPS AND SON, • OIL, COLOUR, and GLASS MERCHANTS, Importers of Paperhangings, Scrim, Painta, Oils, Turpentine, Colours, Varnishes., French Polish, Gold Leaf, Artists' Colours and Brushcn, Plato, Sheet, Crown, Ornamental, and Photographic Gla'is, Picture Frame and Tapestry Mouldings, Clock and Compasa Glasses, Glazed Sashes, Doors, &c. Glass cut to size, and carefully packed. 05 and 97, Queen-street Tjjj O T T~^~G £. T. B. CAMERON, Architect atd Engineer, Oorner of High-street and Vulcan L»n«, b prepared to supply Pinna, Specifications, &n<s orr9ot Estimates for all description of Buildingo on ortest notice. . mo oabinbtm akehs and boat JL BUILDERS. CEDAR cut to order in any quantity or size,— Annlv to J. S. MACFUILANE & CO., Fort-street; Or, to E. CARR, Cnstom-house-strfet UCKLAND WATERWORKS. . BRANSTON k FOPSTER, DULY LICENSED PLUMBKRS, Are prepared to lay on Water Service* in accordance witli the Specifications and General Condition required, and on the most reas'"n%ble terms BRANSTON & FORSTER, Plumbers and Uaafitters, 3m c.lbert-Btr^e'. AMES BUX 0H E X,' CARTER, OOin'EAJDTOR, -*C. Goodit Cleared and Delivered from Ship* aide ott BHORTKBT WOTIOK, BALLAST STTPPUITO. Newcastle and Bay oir BBiANb Ooai*. Alr**l Firewood, cut or nncnfc. anSg^gft ABLS BATE% EP. W E B S T E R, A WHOLKSAI.K AND KKTAJX BADDLSR AND HARNESS MAKKB, 183, QtTBBN-STBBKT, AtTOKLAHD, (Next the Union Bank). HEAPE, 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 ; Tweeda, new Plaids. Men's and Boys' Suits madfl to order. Blankets, from 12s 63 per pair, very cheap ; Ladies' "Waterproofa_ 188^ /fiirTWEHT No. 2 PUBLIC SCHOOL, \j Weliington-strebt, EVENING CLASSES. ENGLISH, ARITHMETIC. BOOK-KEEPING, &o. —Mr Haerison and Mr Ptcroft. Terms, is 6d per week. Junior Elementary Class, Is per week. FRENCH —Mons. F. Pbltzbr, of the College of Henri Quatre, Paris. Terms, Is per lesson of one hour. Three lessons per week, 2s 6d. GERMANI.—Latin, Algebra, and Geometry: Mr J. T. G. Hensen, of the University of Kiel. Terms, Is per lesson of one honr. Three lessons per week, 2s 6d. Two or more subjects by agreement. Book-keeping Class for Ladles. Monsieur Pbltzer and Mr Hbnsun beg to Intimate that their evenings are fully occupied, but they are open to accept a few additional Morning or Day en gagements with Schools or Private Pupila.. I"or terms, etc, apply at the School. . rpHE Undersigned are Cash Pur- JL ohasbbs of HIDES, SHEEPSKINS, WOOL. TALLOW, &c., &c, at highest market rates, In ny ■ Consignors direct will have prompt and immodiat cash remittances returned at satisfactory rates. IRELAND BROS., Tankers (and {Leather MANTrFAOTURKRS, Auckland, a QPBtriAL NOTI C~E. Parties sending Paroels to any part of the Waikato can rely upon them being forwarded with flispatch by Early Train, thence per Ooach, by booking|at the !offlCeO£ JOHNSOPPET, No. 8, Quean-street.' Agent for Mr W. K. Carter. • ■ •'



Business Cards. ONEY TO LEND IN AMOUNTS FROM £1 TO £200. A Private Gentleman, with Surplus Capital, is willing to make advances to Farmers, Tradesmen, Clerks, and others, upon their own Note of Hand or on Deposit of Life Policies, Konds or Scrip, on Bills of Sate (Furniture without removal), Trade Sto&S or i'ixtu es, Farming Sto.-l;a or Growing Crops, Timbpr, or any Marketable Security. Trade Bills discounted. Extcutlot 8 and Bills of Sale paid out promptly. Repayments received Weekly, Monthly, Quarterly, or Half-yearly, to suit the convenience of Borrowers. Distance no object, as repayments can be remitted by Post-office Order or Grossed Cheque. Full particulars and form of application forwarded on receipt of Stamped Directed Envelope, or on per sonal application to MR. J. B. BUER, Shortland Bouse. Shortland-street, Auckland. N.B.—All business transactions treated strictly confidential pHEAP TiMBERITi CHEAP TIMBER!!! THE UNION SASH & DOOR COMPANY Are now prepared to offer Special Advantages to Contkactors and others requiring CHEAP TIMBER. AEOEGE HUL ME, BUTCHER, QUEEST-STREKT, AUCKLAND. AND POLLEN STREET, THAMES, CLASS Hi H 1 »I Having purchased the above Business, and being thoroughly oonversant with the trade in all Its branches, A Varied Stock of the CHOICEST MEAT Will always be kept in stock, so that qur Customers can depend on being supplied to their satisfaction. Orders from aIJ parts of the Town and Suburbs promptly delivered. A LAKGE DISPLAY OF MEAT EVERY FfIIDAY > And supplied to customers at the LOWEST PRIGESM Consistent with the Primest Quality. , Largo Consumers Liberally Dealt With. Hotels and Families Waited oh bob Orders, AMERICAN AND CANTERBURX" BACON. ra^ IL SKIN NE R BUILDER, CARPENTER, AND JOIJBTER, On the Old Site, VULCAN LANE. AU Branuheß of the Building Trade executed by Experienced 'Workmen. Shop Fronte, Office Fittings, .tec., *<.'. ITCHEN SINKS, KITCHEN SINKS, OR SLOP BOXES. as- PEACE AND TODD, "So PLUMBERS, SnOBTLATST)- STREET, DiifcfcOT Importers ov Px-tjmbrb's Castings, have just received a consignment of Kitchen Sinks, with overflows, strong and durable, and will be Sold Cheap for Cash to Householders. V*r The Trade Supplied '__& TTCTH~N WHITEM AN, *P Pratical Chimney Sweep, and Smoky Chimney Ourer, opposite Tudehope'n General Grocery Store, Grey-street, Aucklhnd.—J-W. a^nonnces to the public that he has commenced Business as above, and havUiK had thirty years ex^eiionca from a Climbing boy, hope*, by strict attention, punctuality, ad cleanliness combined, to merit a share ot patronage and support. Every description of Factory and Steamboat Flues Cleaned on th* shortest notice. Boilers Chipped if required. Everything coanected with the abovo business executed with care and punctuality, regardless of time or distance, N.B— JSew Ohimneys Cored. T^pEW LOCAL INDUSTRY. G. R. BURGESS, Pure Ultramarine Blue Manu facturer. Proprietor many yeare in the employ*' Harper Twelvetrees, the renowned manufacturers A tri»l solicited. Ask for It and Judge for xour. Bolvefl. Auckland Agent: Mr. G. W Owea. ' Manufactory : York-street, Parnell. F. MABTHSTSOtf, CHEMIST • and DBUGGIST, begs t£> ttnder his sincere tha«ks to his friends and tiw public of Newton, Pousonby, and surrounding districts, for their past favours, and to inform them that he has recommenced business in the Newton Koad, 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 Disponser, having been presented with a Silver Medal in 1858 at Cape of Good Hope, Afrioa; and will still continue 1 tj manufacture his Celebrated Toothache Tincture. Physicians and Family Receipts prepared from the purest drugs. ipiSHETt AND /^O. Beg to inform their Caßtojners that on and after FRIDAY NEXT, 25th AUGUST, j Their business will be conducted In. their NEW PR EMISES, ADJOINING I . ; ;/ BANK OF NEW ZEALAND. THEY WILL OPBN wnß a DISPLAY OF MAGNIFICENT PRIZE MEAT.



Business Cards. WOOD'S BOARDING HOUSE AND DINING ROOMS, Adjoining Mr Crowther's, Wellesley-street. Mr "WOOB thanks those who patronised him for so many years in Newmarket, and will be glad to see old friends at the new premises. Terras—Board and Residence, IBs ger week. I a oard.J SAMFEL WELLS House, Land, and Comniission Agent, Collector of Bents, Debts, Highway Rates, &o. Loana arranged. Office:—l 29, Queen-street (three doors below the Union Bank.) ESTABLISH ED 18 53. EDWARD WAYTE, ' WHOLESALE AND RETAIL BOOKSELLER AND STATIONER, 100, Q TJ E E N ■ S T B-'E E W. Books for School Prizes Birthdny Gifts, School and College Books Maps, Globes, School Diagrams, &c. Advantageous terms offered to Country Booksellers, Stationers, Store-keepers, and TBook buyors gonetally. English Papers and Magazines regularly. TTOLLAND AND 0 0., TEA DEALERS AND, GROCERS, 3 2 3, QUEEN-STREET, IMPORTERS, Wholesale and Reiea ri, H. & 00. respectfully invite the attention of- families in Auckland, and the Suburbs, to their NEW AND COMPLETE STOC& OF GOODS, and would draw special attention to the PBIOES, as Marked in their Shop Windows, HOLLAND & 00. ) Our TEA at2s 63. ( > New Season Jams, ( ) cannot bo equalled ( ) Bd. ( > in Auckland. ( ) ( ) ( ) Keillor's Marmalade, ( ) Company's No.l Su^ar ( ) 10d, cheaper by the ( ) 5d ; No. 2,4Jd. ( ) dozen. ( ) Einest Pearl Leaf \ } ( ) Gunpowder, 3s ;( ) SarduiES, Bd, cheaper ( ) splendid for mixing. ( ) bythe^dol, ( _vj FAMILIES WAITED ON TOR ORDERS. QOODB DELIVERED IN TOWN AND STTBURBS IHEE OF CHARGE TO THE PTTRCHASEB. SHIPPING SUPPLIED. rpjlE WINDOW BLIND OF THE PERIOD. WINKS & HALL Would beg to call special attention to the PATENT MBTA.LLIO WJNDOW BLIND, and the important advantages it possesses over every other :— Ist. Whon drawn up it does not oooupy more than h» if the space ot a wood blind. 2ad, It la much lighter. 3rd. The surface of the la,th is always smooth dnd bright. Thin is accomplished by a new and improved method of colouring, no that the power of the sun and atmosphere, so destructive to ordinary painting, has little effect upon these blinds. 4th. They do not blister. sih. They do not warp. 6th. They are easily restored when dirty to their original beauty bp washing1 the laths in warm water, iv which soap is dissolved. It has also the Patent Action. These Aettons are for ralwinpr the blinds and for retaining it witQbut the use of hooks. WINKS & HALL, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL UPHOLSTERERS, CABINETMAKERS, AND CaKPET WAREHOUSEMEN. j T^T INKS AND Jf ALL SHORTLAND-STREET. GREAT REDUCTION IN THE GROVER & BAKER OEfOG J^/j-ACHINES. THE £9 MACHINES REDUCED TO, £7 15s. WINKS & HALL, AGENTS.



Miscellaneous. BWYIS DHAM - STREET, ' O HOUSE, SHIP, 05 P w* AND 6 general: decorative painter. g &J Pl Estimates furnished, and experienced work- t) men sent to all parts of the Province, fc fij W J. H. request attention of Builders and *^ others to his New Glazing Tariff.. 02 - M — o .. J. HENDERSON, fcj 8, Wyndium-streb*. JJACKMAN'S First-class Boarding • Establishment, Nelson-street, near Wellealey 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.1 JR TJ S S E L L'S * FIRST-GLASS PRIVATE BOARDING ESTABLISHMENT, PORTLAND HOUSE, HOBSON-HTREET, AUCKLAND, N.Z. Single and Double Bedrooms and Private Parlours for Families, Terms moderate. TTJCTORIA SEED STORIES, 187© CATALOGUE SEEDS AND P ; LANTS NOW READY. Oak Bb Had on Appxjoajhok, R. BAIRD, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL SEED MERCHANT I GEORGE AKERS, EREEMAN'B BAY I SOAP AND CANDLE WORKS. ' Vf~ Cash Buyer of Tallow. "DETURNING TO ENGLAND. X FENDELQW TPIIiL DISPOSE OF HIS LARGE STOCK OF IRONMONGERY AX COST PRICE, TO EFFECT A SPEEDY CLEARANCE. CHAFF CUTTERS, for Hand and Hprs& power CHEESE PRESSESj 80s each WHEAT MILLS, 50a Enamelled ana Galvanized Iron Furnace Pans COPPER FURNACE PANS, 1/10 ft Spades and Shovels Draining Tools, all kinds Steel Digging and Hay Forks Hay Knives Chaff Knives, Adzes Scythes and Grubbing Hoes Averts Platform WEIGHING MACHINES Eakas, H.oes, and Angers Galvanized Iron WIRE NETTING, all sizes Galvanizad Iron Tubs and Buckets Selves and Biddies dart and Plough Traces, 4Jd.fi> Cow Tfcß 1/4 each, and Backboards 4£ ft STEELYARDS up to 400fts Irou Barrow Wheels, 12in. 3a; llta., 4a each Slashes and Bill Hooks Drain Grates, Cattle Bells IRON SACK TRUCKS, 18s each Cross Cut and Pit Saws Mlli Pans and Strainers COPPER, IRON, and TIN KETTLES GARDEN KOLLER3 Iron Wedges and Maul Riflga CARPENTERS' TOOLS of all kinds Stable Lanterns Laud Chaiuß ana ArroW3 A iA-rge Stock of EARTHENWARE, DINNER WAEE, TOILET SETS, CUT TUMBLERS and WINE GLASSES, &C. &C, &0. I M. McLACITLAN, 218, Qtusen 8$ © street, has just Bought at Auction—l bale 10-4 J Blue Blankets, 9s 6d per pair; 1 bale 9-4 White Blankets, lls 6d : 1 bale 10-4 White Blankets (slightly damp), 14s lid per pair; 1 bate 10-4 White Witney : Blankets, 17s 6a per pair; 1 cane Clark's 200 yards Extra 6 cora Machine Cotton, Is 9d per bd| of one dozen: 1 case ishworth's ditto, Is 9d per tvot of one ■ dozen; Colored Machine Reels, 200 yards, 2s per dozen: Crotchet Cotton, 2s 6d per dozen; 1 case Gopd Wincey, 5Jd per yard; Treble-milled Bliss' Tw'eea, 4s lid per yard; 2 Simpson's Lockstitch Sewing Machines, " Family," £4 10s; 3 Dressmakers' ditto, £5 ; 1 Tailor's ditto, £7 10s; these are very nearly half price, and1 aro guaranteed; a case of Homespun All Wool Braid less than cost; a case of Homespun Dress Materials, lOd, Is, Is 3d, and Is 4a, worth nearly double these prices; a case of Silk Dresses, slightly soiled, suitable for the Opera, at half price; and a quantity of other goods equally cheap. He will ajso open in a few days 1 case Ooats' Machine Cotton, ex 'England's Glory'; 1 case Joßephine Kid Gloves, first Choice, ex ' Crownthorpe'; 6 packages Floorcloths, ex'Bebington.' N B.—The Largest 'ana Cheapest assortment of Floorcloths In Auckland. Men's, Boys', and Youths' Clothing at. a reduction of 25 per cent, off usual value. C~IIEAP GROCERY HOUSE, NEWMARKET. WANTED, the inhabitants of;Newmsrtet to know that Tea is reduced <in price at D. CAMPBELL'S Grocery, next to Mi*. Kilgorsr's.iand for a short time will be sold at 2s 3d and 28 i'd per lb. Other article* at moderate prices . J CARSON, House and Land Agent, * Rent and Debt Collector, STICHBTJBy'tJ BOILMKae, Qr.XJSIHSXBWH.



For Sale. A-fc, T7OR SALE, a six-roomed &ll\ fit* JO House, with out-house, &c, in i^jjwiaw Selwyn Terrace, Parnell. Every con venience /or small family. The House is in good repair, having been imUt only a few months. The garden Is also well laid out.—For further particulars apply to Mrs "Wheeler, next to Dr. Dyer's, Selwya I'arrace. Parnell. FOR SALF. cheap, an improvad Farm of 100 acres, one of the cbotofl spots Tin Waikato—For particular apply James Cook, "Wynd ham-street. OR SAL®, one sm all doublo cylinder steam winch, ©n« upright boiler, 6x G high, with Galloway tuhes. Ono inverted ver tical erigine cylinder, 8 x 12— S. Howden, ghortland strect. ___ J ___ _ • TTi o" R S A L E,, ISfiftl*. } Second-hand, For particulars apply to & August 14,187 C. YACHT FOE SALE.—The Ripple, about eisht tons, well found ; capital Dingy — Apply to Charles Bailey, Boatbuildor, North Shore; or to Geo. Cozens, Commission Agont, Queen-street^ mEMPERANCE HALL, ALBERT^ 1. 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 m»y be hired with the Hall. Apply to D. Goldie, C. Bobinson; 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 anfl running stream of water, commodious yards and out-buildings, together with about two acres of land, the greater portion of which is an Orchard in full bearing, ASHTOIJ & gONSj No. 8, New Zealand Insurance Buildings. TAMB! J^MBI, FIRST LAMB OF THE SEASON I! ! AT A. DORNWELL'S, OoißNEit of Queen and DAjBBy-STBBBTja. THE, FINEST SHOW W MEAT EVER SEEN! A. DORNWELL. ft THE PRIMEST MEAT A<T THE LOWEST PRICES! A. DORNWELL. EVERY DELICACY OFJ THE SEASON i AN INSPECTION SOLICITED. rTIEACHING OF THE PIANOFORTE. JL To the Ladies and Gentlemen of Auckland.—Mß. HENRY BOWfi begs to offer his services as Teacher of the Pianoforte. Having had many years tuition in in the art, ho submits his qualifications for the patronage of the general public. He viaits the pupila at their homes, or at his private residence lessons are given. Being his profession, he purposes to give lessons at £1 Is per Quarter, one lesson per week, so that many who would hitherto have Deen glad to learn, and were limited on account of the high rate of charges, may now avail themselves of this artistic accomplishment —Address Mrs Deanes, Karangahape Road, opposite L. D. Nathan's. MANTJKATJ HARBOUR. Notice is hereby given that the Tranmere Shoal, at the Entrance of the Manuiati Harbour, has reoently become Shallower, which, to a certain extent, reaches across the Eufina Bank, leaving only about (10) Ten Feet Water in the Fanny Channel at Low Tide. Three Temporary Leading Marks (painted white) are now placed in line on South Head, bearips (from sea) N.E. by N. % N. Magnetic, to clear the South End of Traumere Shoal. The Depth of "Water recently obtained, is about (3) Three Fathoms at Low Tide. Preparations for Shifting the South Head Beacons to Lead present Course of South Channel are now Tinder way, and when completed due notice will be given. The leading marks for the Fanny Channel have been taken down, and will not be put up until the Channel has been further examined. THOMAS WING-, Harbourmaster July 27, 1876. 4 DTAN OE T3ARNELL. C. WOOD Will Sell for Cash : * Boasting Beef, 4d, 5d and 6d Boiling Beef, 2d to 3#d Corned Beef, 27s per lOOlbfl. Legs Mutton, 4#d Hind-quarters Mutton, M Loins Mutton, 3}£d Fore-quarters Mutton, 2^d. ~ ' j 5" ALL OTHER GOODS EQUALLY CHEAP, TO MEET THE TIMES! THE TOWN CHALLENGED FOR QUALITY. aw GOODS DELIVERED. .'* > ORANGES! ORANGES!! OJRANGES 111 The entire Cargo of Oranges, ex Edith, from Baro tonga the finest that has arrived thi» season, on from ship's .ide, or §H . C ANHAM,: . , •' -I High-street WAIT EM AT A STORE, > CUSTOM-HOUSB-STBEET. The above Store is opened. Travellers per Train can obtain Grooeries and, General Goods at the lowest Auckland prices. CoasteM supplied on the same reasonable teems. W.B. MONTGOMERY.