The Auckland Evening Star.

Vol. VII.—No. i 861

Accklafi. N.Z., THUttSDA* JfEaftUARY 3. 1876

I Prick : ONE PENN>



T^OR SAN FRAN ISCO DIRECT Tho Powerful Al Iron Screw Steamship CITY OF SAW FRANCISCO Will leave DUNEDIN on February 9, and AUCB LAND on February 14, conveying H.B.M.'s Mail ■for Sa:j Fbancisco, United States, Great Britaih via Kanbavatj and HoxontrttJ. The Cabins on the Port Side of this splendi Steamer are reserved for Passengers booking in Nei Zealand. For further particulars, Freight, or Passage, appl OWEN & GRAHAM, Agents, Auckland. PACIFIC MAII <f«^'W*l- STEAMSHIP COMPANY. Tfee magnificent Al Screw Steamship GRENADA, Hotirly expected from Kandavau, will leave six hour after arrival for SYDNEY. For freight or passage apply to '' OWEN & GRAHAM, Agents. « „ XiiOß SYDNEY ANI |LJ?!^'.. •*- MELBOURNE. The fast and favourite s.s. HERO, Logan, tccording to advicn received to-daj was to leave Melbourne on the 3rd, and so may b expeoted here on the 13th instant. She will leave Auckland again for Sydney and Mcl bourne on or about WEDNESDAY, the lOtii Feb. For freight or passage, apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agents. 16, Queen-street, Auckland, February 2, 187 G. IZSa XTOR taranaki Wwfe k JL NELSON, PICTON, WEL *Viy|^jp LINGTON, LYTTELTON, ANI [Booking through to Melbourne. Greymouth, Hokitika, Westport, Akaroa, Timaru, and OaraaruJ TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 8. The Union Steam Shipping Company's magniflcen new Steamer TATJPO, Captain Magpaelabe, will leave the Onehunga Whar on TUESDAY, February 8. Feb. lfi—Hawea, as abovo. Through tickets to Melbourne at reduced rates. For freight or passage apply to HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, _ 25. Queen-street «\S, 't\i -Ew 2EALAN I SBHK'ffiV, X-5 STEAM SHIPPING COM ;|WgP$W^ PANY (LIMITED.) For New Plymouth, Nelson, Pioton, WELiiiiira ton, Lyttelton, and Oxago; transhipping a Wellington for Wangantji, Napier, and Povbbt: Bay ; and at Nelson for Westpobt, Geexmouih and Hokitika. [PABSKNaEBS Booked Thbottqh to Mslbodekx. The b.b. P H <E B E Will leave the Onehunga Wharf on 5 ATURDAY next the sth February, at 3.30 p.m. Latest train for Passengers at 2.30 p.m. .For freight or passage apply to W. F. WHEELEE, Auckland. Or, A. BARNES, Onehuaga. Offices: Hobßon's Buildings, Shortland-street. -, QHIP BEN YEN TIE, julj^jv O FROM LONDON. 4^^M^' Consignees are requested to pass En •*^"^*"Br tries and obtain delivery orders from the undersigned for their goods withcut delay Cargo impeding the discharge ol the ship will be landed aud stored at consignees'risk and expense. A Sight .Entry to clear the ship will be passed al 3 o'clock p m on FRIDAY, the 4th instant. JOHN BATGER, Agent N.Z. Shipping Co, Limited. ilflk Q HIP BENVENUE, I|*j|h|\ v k3 FROM LONDON. sshESeKsSeki' Captain McGowan will not be. respon sible for any debts contracted by members uf hi: crew, without his written permission. ~^TT T3RIG SYREN, FROM j|\jp, JL* SYDNEY (IN MANXJKAU). Jffl^S^^ Consignees are requested to Pass En mfmm&§» trios, and obtain delivery orders from the undersigned for their goods without delay. Cargo impaling tho discharge of the vessel will be landed and stored at consignee?.' ritk and expense. S. HOWARD, No 3, Queen-street. _^~~ OIRST SHIP for LONDON. jßpl^M^ TO SAIL EARLY IN FEBRUARY. B^^™**™* The favourite ship ' CITS" OF AUCKLAND, Capt. Balls. Unrivalled accommodation for Firsi and Third ClaBS Passengers. ORUICKSHANK & CO., Agents, 16, Queen-street, January 6,. 1875. T«ki: QTEAM COMMUNICA ■mcx^ Kj tion^jvith the Thames .Q«|m AND COROMANDEL; TIME-TABLE. DURHAM. From Auckland: From Thames: Thursday, 8.30 a m Thursday, 1.30 p m Saturday, 3pm - — MANAIA. From Auckland: From Thames: Friday, 9am Friday, 3pm — ~ j Saturday, 2.30 p m ENTERPRISE. For Thames: Friday, spm MANAIA. From Auckland: From Coromandel: — Thursday, 12 noon MANAIA—For Hot Springs. From Auckland : From Hot Springs: Saturday, 2pm Monday, 6am Return Fares, 10s. Return Tickets available from Thursday, 28th inst, to Tuesday, Ist February^ Saloon, 12s; Steerage, ss, Weather and other circumstances permitting. Not responsible for accidents in shipping, carrying. or discharging Jive stock. Not responsible for any cargo or parcels put or board without a shipping note. J. EDWARDS, Manager. PASSENGERS' LINE OF PACKETS TO NEW ZEALAND. OWNED BY MESSES. SHAW, SAVILL & CO.. 34, Leadenhall-street, London. The above line of ships are regular jC*jj.<&k traders to all tho principal ports oi JkliSrSSt^W New Zealand. They aro clipper ships, TM?9PSi!Bs^claSße(3 A1 at Lloyds, and commandejd -aitSMaaJS. by experienced masters. The Bill of Fare is most substantial and of the best quality, and the accommodation roomy and con venient. The undersigned are empowered to grant passages from London to Now 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, ORUICKSHANK & CO.. Agents. «k*. to; o T I c c On and after Friday, the 21st inst, QUICKSTEP, Bun between Meicer and Hamilton on arriva o the Irain at 10.30 am, carrying Passengers and Luggage, on Mondays, Wednesdays, aid Fridays until mrther notice. *11 PasseDgcrs and Parcels booked at' the office of John Soppett, gent, Wo 8, Queen-street, for^the above places' will receive prompt .attention. !f C. G. QUICK, ' Proprietor. ■■':-'•' .■;'.,■■• «■//• ,\. It ■ ~._



Shipping. " « *kj£, HPA Mol S H ANTE B ' ®5»KKK<^D£v IL will leavo the Governmeni 'VjaNSusX^*'^'''''"^ Onchnnga, lor rt aiutu, as Wednesday, 2nd February, Sam Saturday, 6th February, 12 coon Pollock Settlement: :- Thursday, 3rd February, 11 a m !s For any other information, apply to '. ' A. CUNNINGHAM, Ouetmnga or Newmarket?; a Or, to W. J. HURST & CO., w Quaen-3trect, Auckland. y —mii^————»■ ■ " wtnm ' ""—* —""**"—^ - A If SALE, j \./ I Portland Cement (now landing)—3oo cask* i White's and other brands » And all kinds of Builder's Materials. KEANE & JENKINSON, Victoria-street East. GEORGE DICKSON, .Tun., BREAD AND BISCUIT BAKEE, TOP OF HOBSON-STRKF.T. . "Wedding and Christening Cakes made to order. -v All kinds of Fancy Goods always on hand. -' Families waited on Daily. gw Shipping Supplied. : vr o T I C E OF R E~M~CTv A L. ELWIN B. DICKSON, '> LICENSED LAND BBOKEE, 6 Under the Land Transfer (Torrens') Act, 1870, DEAUGHTSMAK, |. ILLUMINATOR, HEIIALD PAXNTEK, ETC. Agent for Mutual Life Association of Australasia. 7, SoiiKßVKLii's Buildings, Auckland. TP I S H .B R A N l> C 0., JD Wholesale, Shipping, and Family Butcher, Queen-sfreet, corner of Durliam-strcet, Auckland. Poultry of all kinds dressed to order. Prime Smoked ' Tongues, Home-cured Bacon. Corned Beef on sale !" in lai'Ke quantities. 3 N.B.—Dealers in Game, live Theasants forwarded to all partsof the Colony upon receipt of order. Families waited on in"town or suburbs. Go l~d"e n boot. WILLIAM MILLER, ■ JfANtTFACTTJEKP. OF SEA 1?OOTS AKB EVF.RY OTnKK it Description of Boots and Shots, Next to Oxleys' B!ockmatett')i Queen-street Wharf. Repnirs neatly executed. f"o GOODACUE, BOOTJMAKIR XX a GREY-STREET. Men's Boots, l. r>s; Men's Shoes, 12s 6d; Ladies1 Boots from 12s Gd ; Men's Soleing and Hcoliti!,', 4p Od. )"P B. W~U~O"D HAM. LOWTHER BAZAAR, 25 8, Queen -stebkt, j Opposite the Market, !, TOYS, STATIONERY, FANCY GOODS, ETO. , "PLANTS ! PLANTS ! PLANTS \ 1 X FOR PLANTING OUT NOW. ■) Cucumber, Melon (Rock, "Water, and Pie), Vegetable Marrow, Pumpkin, and Tomato in pots, Cauliflower, Cabbage, Lettuce, Red Cabbage, " c, &c. R. B A I R D, Victoria Seed Stores, Victoria-street. JAMES BUTCHER, CARTER, CONTRACTOR, +c. L Goode Cleared and Delivered from Ships' Bide on SHORTEST NOTIOJC. > BALLAST SUPPLIED. Newcastle ani> Bay of Island Coals. 1 Also. ieswootj. cut or uncut, at REASONABLE BATES WPHILLIPPS AND SON, • OIL, COLOUR, and GLASS MERCHANTS, Importers of Paperharjgmgs, Scrim, Paints, Oils, Turpentine, Colours, Varnishes, French Polish, Gold ' Leaf, Artists' Colours and Brushen, Plate, Sheet, Crown, Ornamental, and Photographic Glass, Picture Frame and Tapestry Mouldings, Clock and Compass Glasses, Glazed Sashes, Doors, &c. Glass cut to size, and carefully packed. 95 and 97, Queen-street. ipURNITUBE. 1 " HENRY~PROBERT'S CHEAP & SOTTND FURNITURE & BEDDING ESTABLISHMENT, Bottom of Shorthand-street. Finding that I have not sufficient room in my present Establishment to show my Furniture, Bedding, *c.; , therefore, after careful consideration, I have taken those more Central Premises recently occupied by Mcssm Cranwell and Co., at the bottom of'Shortland street, where I intend to carry on the business ol Cabinet-making, Upholstering, etc.; and having had 35 years' practical experience, I shall be a.'.tfe to supply ; you with good and sound Furniture, at the very o west possible pi ices consistant 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 ware, and Kitchen requisites, &c., will be carried on as usual in the Old Establishment by Mrs Probert, where every order will receive tho very best attention W Kote the address— H. PROBTCRT, Bottom of Shortland-strect, Auckland. OOOTS! BOOTS CLEARING SALS OF L BOOTS. Ladies' Kid, 4s 6d, 5s Cd, Gs 6d. C ildeen's Boots—An Ihme^se Vamkty tc Choose From. A Large Stock of Boots and ••■hoes to be Clearcc , Out at Half-price at , D. McPHERSON'S, Karangahape Road, Newton. BAY OF ISLANDS COAL YARE BREAKWATER EOAD. BAY OP ISLANDS AND NEWCASTLE COAL ON SALE. Office: 7, Queen-street. : HENRY GILFILLAN, Agent. DR. TOWNSEND'S AROMATIC HOLLANDS TONIC, A SUPERIOR ANTI-DYSPEPTIO, DURETIC, ANT j INVIGORATING CORDIAL, Specially recommended by the Medical Faculty • The world-wide reputation of Dr. Townsend's Com pound Extract of fcarsaparilla by the Proprietors, o which and under whose direction Ihis Tonic is pre pared, will be a sufficient guarantee to the public tha it is not only pure and free from every injurious in gredient, but is of the very best quality, and will b found to be-most beneficial in its almost mlraeulou effects in all oases of Gravel, Gout, Liver Complaint Acute or Chronic Dyspepsia, Inflammation of th< Bladder or Kidneys, or any obstruction of the Urinar Organs Flatulency, Colic, Ohronic Rheumatism, am any disease arising from exhausted vital energy. For Females it is an invaluable tonic, restoring t health and vigour those of weak and debilitated con Btitutions. as a beverage it is pleasing and safe fo either young or old. Caution.—None genuine without the words "Di | Townsend's Aromatic Hollands Tonic" blown in th> ■' glass on each bottle, and also stamped on the meta capsule over the cork, together with the signature oi , the label of " Bach and Nostrand, Proprietors." 1 j On Sale by T. M A C X V, 1 ■ Fort-street.



; ABERDEEN BOOT FACTORY, t ■** ALBERT-STREET. Every description of Men's, Woman's, and Children's Colonial made Boots and Shoes kept in stock. The onlj* Manufactory in tho Province where hand cloa'Kl and hand made Boots are to 100 had. A supply of Stainless Watertighte always on on haiut BLACK ft CO. yg' H. S KIN NE R, BUILDER, CARPENTER AND JOINER, VULCAN LAKE. All Branches of the Building Trade executed by Experienced Workmen. Shop Fronts, Office Fittings, &a, &o. ULMAN'S PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERY, SHORTLAND-bTREET. : photography in all its branches Views ov the Hot Lakes, Rotomahana. i ' The finest collodion of local views and Maori cartes in Auckland. JCST Children's Portraits taken instantaneous! • "ovS TURKISH BATHS, UPPER (JUEEN-STREET. j Open Daily from 0 a.m. to 0 p.m. Charges, Bs; Satnrdayß, 3a Cd, open till 9 p.m. Tieliets at a reduced rate can be had from from Mr. Aicltec and Mr. Pond, chemists, Queen-street, Open for Ladies (only) on Thumlajs. Two ladies in attendance, Fpecial enfcaßPinontß address to Mrs. Sylcoß. CLARKE BROTHERS, (LATE CROMBIE'S) ROYAL FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERIES, (Opposite Union Bank), I QTTEJSN-STREET, ! Auckland. First-class Portraits, from C.P.v. to Life Size, at I Moderate Prices. Children's Portraits taken I instantaneously. KIZJS MEDALS AND CERTIFICATES AAVARDED TO I JAMES SMITH, ■ ' New-street ,Nelson, N.Z, since 1872, lor exccllenco of j Nelson-make Winks aud i cordials. Solo Agent in Auckland :— HENRY CONNOP, Wakefiold-strect, opposite Fitzroy i Hotel. . | OTTINGS BY~T lIE WAY. from london to auckland on board the ' City of Auckland.' The abovo 'Pamphlet mlly De had at the Star ofDce. PRICE ONE SHILLING F.ACH, ; Tho account Is very irtorestin/, and would bo read eagerly by the ftiend« in Knglnml V R. T. T~b7a~F F0 X D,, SURGEON DENTIST, WiKEIIELD-STEJiIT, , Teeth extracted without Pain by Dr Clover's Patent Oxide- Gas. Artifical Teeth (from 'One to a Full Set). [Established 18C4.] By appointment <^3»|wp!^y^s«V) Excellency the TB A R N E T T, PORK BUTCHER, HAM AND BACON CURER, Nkxt City Hall, Opposite tiik Thistle Hotel, and at Pabnell T. Barnktt in thanking the public for their long and steady b upport, an d having purchased Mr. Morey, business, as carried on in the premises opposite Mr. Darby's Thistle Hotel, beg to announce that hes is now prepared to supply every requisite of tbe trade. . All Goods stamped bo as to defy imitation. N. B —Arrangements arc now complete for tho supply of shipping ordtrc, which will meet with prompt delivery, and with T. B.s personal attention. __ _ _ • 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. T\ E V I T T GFF-MAKEB ; " 244, QUEEN-STREET. Always In Stock—Best brands Gunpowder, ."%c. Blasting Powder, and Fuze, Bhooting and Fishing Tackle. Q. D. BURKE, WHOLESALE BELLOWS MAKEK, Wakefield-street, ' Auckland. VB~ Blacksmith's Bellows made and repaired. R F~ W E ~8~ STE R ; « Wholesale and Retail I SADDLEE AND HARNESS MAKKB, 183, Qtjebn-stbket, Auckland, . (Next the Union Bank). ;t> seccombe&son, MALTBTERB, BEEWEES, AND BOTTLEES, GREAT NORTHERN BREWERY, AUCKLAND. NELSON GROWN FRUIT, in any quantity, shipped with care by H. COLLINS, Bay View Hotel, Nelson, ggT Eeferences at the Star Office. W SMITH, Eeceiving and • Forwarding Agent, QueeD-street Whari, 1 Auckland. Goods delivered from Ship's side with despatch. N. B —Ballast supplied. pRICKETING SEASON. . Page's and Cobbett's BATS at home prices, at G. ' Waller's, Tobacconist, Queen-street. T B. W A V OOEN AND PRODUCE MERCHANT, Cbristchtoo TLTAO.HINERY 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 be has re-com menced business in his new premises, at the ) Coknee of Victoria and Nelson-streets, as . MILLWRIGHT, ENGINEER, AND IRON AND BRASS FOUNDER, i" and trusts he will still continue to merit the con t fidence hitherto accorded him. All orders will meet - with his usual attention and prompt despatch, c .^__ 8 ' Agricultural Implements Renewed and Repaired. c Quartz Crashing Machinery made to order." y Timber Jacks as formerly. 3 ' ■ For sale. Horizontal ana Vertical Engine. ° A MERICAN RUBBER STAMP i r XJL COMPANY, DUNEDIKT. i Messrs Heed and Brett have been appointed 6 Aiickhnd agents for^the above' Company, and all il orders left with them will be promptly attended to. : a Samples to be seen at the Stab office. \ OATS! MA^IZEJ BRAN! CHAFFj! 6fc- w' ( i r.;baird, ' '-•• • . '.':,■ . . !.;■•> J,;..i : . Jj .:-) (. ,■„: :,(,; '■% ' ...■ . .. ' /' •. ■:.... ....



Business Cards | C A R S 0 N, W House sncl Lnncl Agent, K>'nt atirt Dobt Coll octal-, Stichbuvy's BuildinßS, Queen-street. OBOR6B A X E R 8, U FREEMAN'^ BAY SOAP AKD CANDLI3 WORKS. t&~ Cash Buyer afJTaliow. W7ARNOOK BROTH ER S, * ' SOAP ft CANDLE MANUFACTUREKS, KIOMMON.D, COX'S CRIME. Offico - Burham-9tredt.,_ Auckland MI S~S ~N ,0 R M A N, teacher op music, Waterloo Quadrant, Opposite Government Houße. 1 0 H N S^O P P E T W HOUSE, LAND, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, NO. 8, QI'EKN-STBEKT. Agent for Mr. C. G. Quick's Waikato Parcels Delivery and Passenger Jjoolting. August 5,1875. NO T I C E. T. B. OAMPJ'OIT, Ap.CTIITF.rT AI:D En«INKRR, Corner of High-Btreet and Vulcan Lane, Ib proparpd to supply Plans. Spcciiicattoi:s, and correct Estimates for all ascription of Buildings on shoi'tost notice. _^____ W J. W ATT S, PHOTOGKAPHEB, Qttkkn-STBEKT, Onkhtjnoa. X^EDEHICK W. COLLINS, JL manuufacturing jeweller, Vttlcan Lank, Opposito the Occidentji! Hotel. Every description of Jewellery made and repaired. Old Gold and Silver bought. TANDARD FIRE AND~ MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY OK NEW ZEALAND. Pff r" Agent for Auckland— HENRY GILFILLAN, 7, Queen-street. IA OAttli J Q A M U E L WELLS House, Land, and Commission Agent, Collector of Rents, Debts, Highway Katos, fee. J^oans arranged. Office:—l 29, Queen-street (three doors below tho Union Bank.) TM7 Vm ! BOHEb! BOHJS!* ! | Bought in any quantities for Cash at tho Freeman's Bay Bone Hills^ and at No. 101, Lower Queen-street, by •L.^ j -l_bo-^ p^-— JAMES H E D"L E V, «l MOUNT EDEN Jtjnction Gbockk? Store. N OW and Superior Groceries sold at tho lowest Town prices. Families waited upon for orders. Goods delivered in any part of the country. DAL TON & CTOT, • 44, QuBKNBTiiET.T, opposite Exchange Buildings, BOOTMAKERS. Boots made to Mor sure in five hourß' notice. No Slop goodß. Best materials only used. The Latest French Fashions. American Stub Toes PHOTOGRAPHIC NOTICE. The undersigned having purchased the NEGATIVES taki-n at tho establish-, ont of Mr K. H Bautlktt, Jate Photopraper, Qneen-stnet, Auckland, Heg to intitnato that COPI^S of tho same may b« obtained on application to them at their Booms, 224, Queen street, Auckland. It is requested that orders from a distance be accompanied by a remittance. CSS-THE AMERICAN PHOTOGRAPHIC COMPANY ! IPS Per JOHN McGABKIGT.E, Man/qeb. UTLER AND McTNNES, HOUSE, SIGN, AND DECORATIVE PAINTERS AND PPERHANGERS, Foot of Wakefield-streetc Oil, Colour, Glass, White Lead, Scrim, Brashes, Varnishes, Glue, Paperhauginga of all descriptions. 139" All orders entrusted to their care will rocelve prompt attention. &JSOP P E T, FREEMAN'S BAY STEAM MILLS, AND No. 101, Lower Queen-street, Wharf, AUCKIi AND. Os b~cTr~n c & c>o., • WOOL STAPLERS & BROKERS, FORT-STRBBT, Auckland. Are Wool and Skin Buyers. They are also prepared to make liberal advances on Wool consigned to them, and which they wiil ware house and ship on tho most favourable terms to their customers. All Wools classified If required. \* Reference: National Bank of New Zealand. 00 0 K'S 'BUS SE S • leave Coombes' quarter to and a quarter-past every hour for Newmarket Epsom—B, quarter to 11, 2, and 5. Grafton Road-Bvery hour, CARRIAGES, BUGGIES, HANSOMS, ETC., ALWAYS OK HIRE. E-GILHAM'S 'Busses will leave • Onehunga at a quarter to 8 a.m. and quarter tol2 everyday; Auckland at a quarter to 10 a.m. and quarter to 4p m. If required, a Special' Coach will be run to smt convenience of evening partiesm [Established 11 Years.] WB E A L, NEW and SECOND-HAND Clothier and General Dealer, Welleßley-strect East. Clothing bought, sold, and exchanged. N.B. —Arrangement can be made for tho Purchase of Clothing, Books, etc., at private houses. TU'OTICE OF REMOVAL. PAPERHANGING, OIL, COLOUR, AND GLASS WAREHOUSE, No. 53, Corner of Queen and West Qneen-streetß. J. HENDERSON Has much pleasure in announcing to his Friends and! the Publlo generally, that he has removed to above address, where he hopeu to merit a continuance of their liberal support. No. 53, Qttekn-strbht. F A^ TT L S O • is prepared to make up Gentlemen's Clothing to measure from £2 14s 6d a Tweed Fashionable Suit, warranted well shrunk; also, Tweed Trousers form 10s 6d.—S. FAITLBO, Tailor, three doors fromißoyal Mail Hotel. Victoria-street.—Oloaning. Repairing, Ac OPEOIAL NOTICE. MR. TRAFFORD, Surgeon Dentist, desires to inform his patients that, having returned after a short absence, he has resumed business and may be con sulted, at. his residence dally. Wakefleld-atreet, January 21. OUTH BRITISH FIRE AND M -\RJNE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. CAPITAL £750,000. The popularity of the Pouth British among In surers is clearly shown by the large and steadj increase of its business. The receipts on Premiuir. account have been: First Year £34,032 Second Year £69,041 * Third Year £95,184 Lowest ratas. Prompt andj liberal settlement stil BpeciaUßattended. ~r A. BOARDMAN, Manager.



Business Cards p_ HAE, LBS GO ODWILL, \_y WJIEELWEIGBT, AND AGErCFLTCKAL IMPLEMENT MAKER, v Otalmliu Spring Carts, Wagons, .>c , made and repaired on the premises. Goods forwarded per Train to the Waikato. R 0 a B R S, J v »., • CABINETMAKER, TJPH'tLSTKREU, AND FURNITURE DEALER, tOOT OF GRB7-STI.EET. N.B.—Every description rf work in connection with the above trade executed with economy and despatch, Suites suppUtd at various prices, t)ORTLAND HOUSE. B&~ PRIVATE BOARDING ESTABLISHMENT, Hobson-strect, 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. M"ONBY TO US \D on first-class freehold ocurity, low rates of interest.— R O. Dyfir, .■jhortlnnrt-qtreo MON -"<Y '.«'< ! !.■•■ N? ■ in large or ■ '■' '• email pinns, at very low rate of interest.— Apply to Mr. LaiHtiJey, Solicitor, Hißh-Rtreet. ~~A xTCKLANirSAVINGS BANK. A J^ pENNY £>ANK At the Oflico of the Auckland Savings Bank NOW OPEN. HOURS OF ATTENDANCE FOR DEPOSITORS : The Bank will be open on Mondays, Tuc-Bdajs, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, from 12 to 2 o'clock, and on Saturdays from 10 to 12 o'clock, both to pay and BECIKVK Money, and on Saturday Evenings to take in money only, from 7 to 9 o'clock. It. CAMERON, Manager. R. FAULDER, Sole Contractor to the City Council for the Ere: tying of Earth Closets, Privy Boxes, Cesspits, etc., is prepared to attend punctually to all requests regardingihe above. Persons desiring to have the said places attended to, either weekly, fortnightly, or otherwise, can have the Ranie done by leaving a notice', either verbal or written, with the Inspector of Nuisances, City Council Oflico, Queon-streot. TO BAKERS. OS SALE, To arrive per H ata Brain, hourly expected, fiO tons Hay and Bass's celebrated Oamaru Flo 45 tons J. K. Anderson's Flour 60 tons Pratts Klour G. W. BINNEY. /"^ ENTLI A L STORE, PONSONBY, AUCKLAND. T. J. BAIN BRIDGE EWPECTFUI.LY begs to Inform his friends and the public that he h>s Opened a General t>re, opposite the Ponsonby Hall, atd he hopes to secme a share of public patr<>nnge by supplying the Choicest Goods at Town Pj-iohb. N.B Late d iv«r for Mr Quick, of the Watkato and Pousonby Coaches. PPHE Undersigned are Cash Pur X otiaseiis of HIDEb, SHEEPSKINS, WOOL TALLOW, &c, he, tit highest market rates, in any quantity. Consignors direct will h&ve f romrt and humcdiat cash remittances returned at satisfactory rates.. IRELAND BROS., TANNERS AND LEATHER MANUFACTURERS, AnnKi.ANt) h L A D TIDINGS! SEDUCTION OF PRICES !! Primest Bibs Beef 4d, 5d Primeut Sirloins Beef 6fl Boiling Beef 3d, 4d Legs Mutton 4d Hind-quarters Mutton 4d Pore-quarters Mutton 2)£d ' A. DORNWe'i L. A RRIVED, PER ' LADYBIRD,' &c. : Canterbury Butter Side and Roll Bacon T. H. HALL & CO. T7IX 'TRELEVEK FAMILY': 60 tons Baker's Finest Otago Flour, in sacks 40 .„ „ „ „ 100's&50's Fresh Bran, On sale by T. H. HALL & CO. OA T ~~£. Heavy Feed Oats, On sale by T.JR. HALL &_CO. f\ N S A ~~ L E : Fresh Otago Oatmeal, best brandß „ „ Pearl Barley „ Oamaru Flour T. H. HALL & CO. 19 BALES NELSON HOPS JL Jmi 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. npiEAS, ex «STAR OF GERMANY' : Fine quality Teas, in half-cht.-' • T. H. HALL & CO. ARRIVING, Per the Taranafci: 11 cases Canterbury Cheese. T. H. HALL & CO. A TJSTRALIAN 'WINES. T., H. HALL k CO, Wyndham-street, AGENTS FOR MESSRS. CAUGHEY, 1 WINE PRODUCERS, Receive orders from the Trade for these favourite WINES, and guarantee them delivered in good 1 | condition in Bottle or Bulk by return of every steamer 1 from Melbourne. January, 1876. | fji C. O T T O g Iq3 Has much pleasure to Inform his y ,2 . w 'a} friends, and the publlo in general, that he jj^ HAS NOW OPENED 1 | his g <J GREENGROCER, FRUITERER, § :, I AND GROCERY STORE, £ Ph COHNEIi OF Pf i! g Victoria and Albert - streets. it. & q F. C. Otto in inviting his friends and the H pj> public in general to come and patronise 2 fH him, promises to sell finst-class Goods at £ ' g the lowest possible cash prices, and giva t? i q every order prompt attention. J] O a A AND W. CRAIG HOUSE AND SHIP PLTTMBERS, 1 Have Removed their Place of Business from Lowe Queen-street, to fcj KBXX POOB 10 NEW ZEALAND SERALI



For Pale. "COR SAL*', at Ellerslie, a really I gnod «nd woil-huilt new Houae of 0 rooms, with every convenience for a family, together with lai'Ke K-.ulVn Wi II laid out niid planted with fruit and orniimenta! trees only tliro.' minutes' walk fioni the Railway Mation, and fronting on to the main road. Apply to JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. FOR SALE, at Pakiri, near Omaha, 83 acres of Land, with large quantity of- good Kauri «nd Totara upon it, being lots 37 and 38 with Creek frontage. Apply to JOHN SOPPETT, No 8, Queen-street. T\o SHIPPERS, CONTRACTORS, AND BUILDERS. TIMBER ! CHEAP TIMBER ! TO CLEAN THE YARD AT CHEIST MAS, HAVING TO MOVE SHED AND OFFICE. FOR SALE, 250 000 FEET KAURI TIM3ER > all Bize3 T.T.G C xland 9xl. C. A. HARRIS. December lgth, 1875. P1 R SALE, on very easy terras, a really good House of 7 rooms, with slated roof, water lain on, and every convenience for a family, togeihcr with freehold allotment, 10 fett frontage to Upper Quceu-strect by 185 fr-et dpc^p.—Apply to JOHN SOPPET No. 8, Queen-street. FOR SA I E, at a very low price, a good and ■well-built Four-roomed Verandah Oottige, with good well and freehold allotment, 34 x 100 feet, in one of tue best parts of Praisonby. AppJy to JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-irtreet. F~OR S LE, cheap, oneTof the best and most central!? mmated Farms in Matakana, comprising IHi acres of first-claes land, 100 acres all in good grass, and divided into paddoclss, alarpe portion cf which is feno-fl with good quick-thorne fpucos ; a Garden and Orchard of two acres, togethwr with 8 roomed Housp, and all necessary out-buildings, with largo navigable river running right into tho Farm, close 1o the falls of a powerful fresh water Ftrram. -which belongs to the property, and in capable of driving machinery equal to 40-horse powpr, all the yeor round, topelhor with a very superior Freestone Quarry, th» 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 pplendid Land, with creei frontage, and a very great quantity of Totara trees of large size upon it.—Apply to JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street OT~IiM^EDIATE~SAIJE7Ihree Eligible Building Allotments, Brighton Bead. Price Low, n "erms easy. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. "Ci O R SALE. A STKKPLE E VGINE, suitable for a paddle steamer, cylinder 31 inch diameter 2 feat 9 inches stroke. Apply to tho Manager N.Z.B.S. Company (Limited), Wellington. Tji O R SALE. A threp-horpe power ■ Thkesijtng Machine, witr horse gear complete; also, New Winnowing Machine SAMUEL COCHRANE * SON. TpOB SALE, cheap, witbinlS minutes JP walk of the Union Bank, a really snbstantia well-finished 6-roomed House, with galvanized-iroi out-house, and ev^ry convenience for a family registered grate in parlour, and bed-room stove ii ' front bed-room, colonial oven and watpr-pump ii kitchen, and baok garden planted with choice fruii trees, with flower garden in front —Full particniari apply to M. P. McUermott, Tinsmith, Victoria-street HpO Working Men.—For Sale, or I very eaßy terms, a C-roomed House in Edin burgh-street, with good well and freehold allotment Price, £230: £50 cash, the balance can remain for fivi years at 8 per cent —J. 11. Lennox. T7OR SALE, a beautifully leve' JL Allotment in Lincoln-street. Ponsonby, ad joining Warnock's repider.ee. The a lotment is C 6: XOO, freehold. Price, £39.— J. M. Lennox, Bstat Agent, Auckland. FOR SALE, a bargain, a compac- Farm of 330 acres—so of which are in grass The Farm has a frontage to the Wade Paver, and ha a comfortable Dwt.lling-house upon it The boa lands within half-a-mile of the Farm. Price, £300 —J. M. L nnox, Estate Agent, Auckland. TffOß SALE, a comfortable 4-voomec * Verandah Cottage near the Stockade, with fret hold allotment 33 x 99.—Price, ■ £UO.— J. M. Len nox, Estate Agent, Auckland. » FO * SALE, a pretty Verandah Cot tage. in "Winiam-street off Wellington-street with Freehold ' llotrrent. The Cottoge is in ej cellent order Price, £210.— J. M. LENNOX, Bstat Agent, Auckland. F~tXR on the Mount Edei Road, a comfortable Four-roomed Veranda Cottage with good workshop and fowl-house; fre< hold allotment, 25 x 120. Price, £130.-J. M. lE] NOX, Estate A gent, Auckland. F OR KALE, a Farm at Titirand fronting the Manukau Harbour. There is first-class orchard ; also, a good Four-roomed Ees: dence. Tbe property is let for _>24 o year. Prie< £180.— J. M. LENNOX, Estate AgenV Queen-street OR SALE, a comfortable Four roomed Cottage, In excellent order, in Carl>=to: Road, near to Newmaii.et; freehold allotment 33 168. Price, £160.— J. M.. LENNOX, Fstate Agent AuckUnd^ FOR SALE, a first-class investment Two Shops in Pitt-street, doing a flrst-olas business and let for 28s per week; freehold aUotmeu 83 x 90. Price, £500.-J. M: LENNOX, Estat Agent, Auckland. TO LET, on Lease, those command ' ing premises in Shnrtland and Fort-streeti known as Hobson's Buildings, at present in tl occupation of Messrs. Me Arthur, Shera and Co. Possession can be given on the Ist July next. W. J. CAWKWELL, Vulcan Lano. NEW ZEALAND INSURANCE COMPANY. FIRE AND MARINE. Capital, paid up and Invested £240,001 Insurance against LOSS BY FIEE of every de cription of Property may be effected with this Cor pany. Hulls Insured for the Voyage or Time. Merchai disc, Goods, and Freight Insured, by steamers ar i sailing vessels Eisks on Specie subjeot to sped arrangements. , LOSSES PROMPTLY PAID 3 ! GEO. P. PIERCE. M&nasrer i NATIONAL INSURANCE C'-MPAN NEW ZEALAND, • CAPITAL £1,000,( i RESERVE FUND...; £35,0 j With unlimited Liability of Shareholders 3 Insurances effected against Loss by Fire; and 3 Hulls for the voyage or time; also on i Merchandise and Freight by * ■■ Steamer and Sailing Vessel. ' Wool covered againßt all risks from Sheep's back, D from Wool shed, till delivered in London. LOWEST Ol KRENT HATES. - libera Terms, and Prompt Settlement of Lose HENRY E. WILLIAMS, 9 M»nag M OAsc t 86, Queen-slreeti.



Education- THhJ Misses Craig's Pupils will r.-sume their Studies on Monday, January 24, —Graham-street, January 14,18T6 |VJ RS PALMER'S Pupils will re iXl assemble on Monday, January 31. Huntly Lodge, Carltou Road. /Church of England grammar U SCHOOL, PARNELL AUCKLAND. Affiliated to the New Zealand University. Establish »r> 1855. Head Master—Jas. Adams 8.A.. Member of the Convocation of the London University. Classical Master—Rev Joseph Bates English Master-Mr J. P. Gradwell, London Univer sity. Drawing Master—Mr JC. Hoyto. Uotany— Mr T. F Chceseman, P.L.S. For terms and prospectus, apply to the Head Master. , School duties resumed Monday, January di. A UCKLAND COLLEGE AND GRAM /L mar school. (Affiliated to the University of New Zealand). The First Quarter -will commence on WEDNES DAY, 2nd February. FARQUEAR MACBAE, Head Master. I G H SCHOOL, BYMONDS-STREET. Conducted by Mrs. ShattiE George. This Institution, devoted to ihe thorough Educa tion of Girls, and to the Preparatory Training of Boys -will re-open after the Christmas vacation on TUESDAY, the 25tU instant. The healthy and central position of the High School; the large, lofty, and well-ventilated class rooms, which f.re fitted with every requisite for the most improved and suceessfulmethodsof instruction, under duly qualified Teachers a-nd Professors; the spacious Play-ground, -which possesses a croquet lawn, swings, and a trapeze, form advantages which it is believed are no where elss available lor Female Education in Auckland. The Fees, payable quarterly in advance, range from one to five guineas, according to age and departments entered. Two Pupil Teachers required. ITY WEST No. 2 PUBLIC SCHOOL, Hepburn-street. MONDAY, JANFARY 31st, 1876. FRENCH EVENING CLASSES, Conducted by Mobs. F. Peltzer, of the College of Henry IV., Paris. Monday, Wednesday, and Fridsy Evenings, from 7 till 9 o'clock. Terms:—ls per lesson of ope hcur; 3 Lessons por week, 23 6d. Apply at the School. FOR CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR, J. M. McLACHLAN IS BIIBWTNG IN DRESSES. CLOTHING. New Silks New Silk Dust Coats ~ Muslins „ Trousers and Vestß i „ Print's . „ Suits „ Costumes, &c. „ Shirts i ~ Bats, &0. MILLINERY. FUK WISHING. New Hats New Oil Cloths „ Flowers ~ Matting , ~ Gossamers „ Carpets „ Feathers „ Hearth Rugs „ Bonnets, &o. „ Curtains, &o. 218, Q U E E*N- S TEBET, Near Wellesley-street. RE M OVAL. i A VING EEMOVID TO THOSE COMMODIOUS > AND CENTRAL PREMISES, _ \ { 84, QUEEN-STREET, : Five Doors above Vulcan Lane, Respectfully invites an INSPECTION of the Last Delivery of , SUMMER DRAPERY & FANCY GO JUST OPENED, 9 Which, on account of the advanced state of . seasonf he is prepared to quit at unusually 1 LOW PRICES. c B.W.D. having Purchased a Large Importer Stock of b Brussels Tapestry i. Kidderminster Carpets 3 Felts, Rugs j And Floorcloths, At a Heavy Discount, is prepared to give very grea \ advantages in the Furnishing Departments. __ Some very Splendid Lines in i JAPANESE AND MOGADORE SILKS. t, .' ■c BLACK ANJ> COLOURED DRAP Db PARIS AND ENDING AND TUSSORE BILKS, EI3MAIIKA2LY CHEAP. J E. W. DYSON, B^~ New Address— ~ 84, QUEEN-STREET, a 6 doors from Vulcan Lane, ; Q.ENTLEMEN'B QLOTHING, I MERCERY, &c. ' W. B -_LTT RAY '> Invites special attention to his Extensive and Varied It Stook of c 1 case Silk Dust and Alpaca Coats, in the various shapes MEN'S, YOUTHS', & BOYS' CLOTHING, Which is carefully selected by his Home Buyers feom Manufacturers, B Thus saviug at least SO per cent to Purchasers; [ 0 also, included and assorted in, are the MOSGIEL, NELSON, AND GEELONG 1 WEEDS With W.R.s own make, well Shrunk and Warranted. E rpHE FOLLOWING, JTTST OJESED, •*■ ex late arrivals— 4 cases Gentlemen's Shirts, in Drese Mflitary, Corazza, Rifle, &c.; the New Colored " Naga ■ sail" Lawn and " Oxford" Flax Shirts, very J- choice goods; White Crape ditto, special s- line fl -1 case Latest Novelties in Boys' Holland, Diaper, a . Serge, and Tasso Silk Suits iA - cases Hosiery, in Black and Brown Silk, White ** and Brown Liala Thread, ditto Cotton Striked ditto, choice; Silver Grey and Red Dab Merino Half-hose, of fine texture; Silk and Gauze Merino Drawers, Pants, eta, etc. i ifcse Gloves, Ties, Scarves, Braces, Sets of Studa v and Solitaires, some of which are great * novelties cases of Linen and Paper Collars, shapes too numerous to particularise, with latest designs. 00 The Largest and Most Varied Stock of Hi TS and CAPS to seleot from in the colony, Job Lot; Cheap. W. Eattray begß to notify that Gentlemen's) Bbirt are expressly made in any material or shape. OJP ' ■ .■■ ■ " Orderb promptly executed at reasonable rates. ONE CASE PITH HELMETS SHORTLY TO ARitfVE. ci ■. . «■, ■ NEW ZEALAND HOUSE,