The Evening Star.

Vol. VII.—No. 1,841.]

Auckland, N.Z., TUESDAY, JANUARY 11, 1876

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SMp3>Ss_s;. "Ov& ""P EGULAR MONTHLY *_H_swWS&_, -*-*' STEAM COMMUNICATION _HffiKs^w^ BETWEEN AUCKLAND, SYDNEY, WPiW«> AND MELBOURNE. The fast and favourite s.s. HERO, Captain Logan, may be expected here again about the 9th of February. She will leave for Sydney and Melbourne three days after arrival. For freight or passage, apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agents. 16, Queen-street, Ancklanfl, January 5, 187 C. "PACIFIC MAIL STEAMSHIP COMPANY. FOR SAN FRANCISCO, VIA KANDAVU AND HONOLULU. The powerful Al Iron Screw Steamship CITY OP SAN FRANCISCO OR MIKADO, Carrying H.B.M.'s Mails, will leave the Queen-street Wharf on MONDAY, the 17th January, 1876, taking Passengers and Freight for the United States, Great Britain, and Europe. For further particulars apply to OWEN & GRAHAM, Agents. *____&_ T7OR TARANAKI, MWfS_WWh -1L NELSON, PICTON, WEL- LINGTON, LYTTELTON, AND [Booking through to Melbourne, Greymouth, and Hokitika.] TUESDAY, JANUARY 11. The Union Steam Shipping Company's magnificent new Steamer TAUPO, Captain Maofaelane, will leave the Mannkau on TUESDAY, the 11th January, at 9 a.m, and the anchorage at 5 p.m. The s.s. Tarn o' Shanter. conveying passengers and baggage, will leave the Wharf on arrival of 2.30 p.m Tram and 3 p.m. Omnibus. January 18—Hawea, as above. „ 25—Taupo „ Februry I—Hawea „ .Return Tickets at Single Far_s. For freight or passage apply to HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, 26, Qneen-street _________^ W EW ZEALAND MPE^. _VV STEAM SHIPPING COM -V__f^i_fl_g|r PANY (LIMITED.) Fob New Plymouth, Nelson, Pioton, Welling ton, Lyttelton, and Oxago; transhipping at I Wellington for WanGANOT, Napier, and Poverty Bay ; and at Nelson for Webtpobt, Gbeymouth, and Ho-ottka. [Passkngebh Booked Theough _. Milbotjbne.] The s.B. P H GS B E Will leave the Onehunga Wharf on THURSDAY next, the 13th instant, at 10.30 a.m. Latest train for Passengers leaves Auckland at 9.35 a.m. Return Tickets for all ports at single rates. For freight or passage apply to W. F. WHEELER, Auckland. Or, A. BARNES, Onehunga. Offices: Hobson's Buildings, Sbortland-street .A&s. IOIRST SHIP for LON DON. jjgpljgg^ TO SAIL EARLY IN FEBRUARY. The favourite ship CITY OP AUCKLAND, Capt, Ralls. Unrivalled accommodation for First and Third Class Passengers. CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agents. 16, Queen-street, January 6,1875. XT O T I 0 E. AUCKLAND STEAM PACKET COMPANY. RETURN TICKETS will be issued by the above from present date until January 18th ensuing, avail able until February 18th. Auckland to Gisborne and Napier, and back, haloon, £6; Steerage. £5. W. LODDER. -1 •%, Q T E A M '■" IPpTTm. £5 COMMUNICATION 3yS3lMy]_?_V WITH THE THAMES AND TIME-TABLE. HAURAKI. From Auckland: From Thames: Monday, 10 a m Monday, 4pm Tuesday, 10 a m Tuesday, 4pm ENTERPRISE. For Thames: Monday, 9pm Wednesday, 10 p m Friday, 11 p m MANAIA. From Auckland: From Coromanflel: Wednesday, 12 noon Thursday, 12 noon riday, 12 noon Saturday, 12 noon Sleeping accommodation can be bad on board Steamer. ~_. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Not responsible for accidents in shipping, carrying, or discharging live stock. Not responsible for any cargo or parcels put on board without a shipping note. J. EDWARDS, Manager. nPAM O'SHANTER I will leave the Government V?gNj|Mfv_sfc. Wharf, Onehunga, for Waiuku, as -Monday, 10th Jan., 4 pm, returning Tuesday Wednesday, 12th, 7am Saturday, 15th, 9am For any other information, apply to A. CUNNINGHAM, Onehunga or Newmarket; Or, to W. J. HURST & CO., Queen-street, Auckland. -, TOOK WANGANUI. 7_l»jj\ The schooner "P"S AMARANTH ■Will leave the OnenungaWnarf as above.on THURS DAY, 13th instant. Em freight or passage apply to JOS. HOWARD, 3, Queens-treet, Auckland; Or, Govt. Wharf, Onehunga. QLOSE BROTHERS, Dealers in Choice TEAS AND GROCERIES, QUEEN-STREET, ... 3 AvoEiuum.



.__. Bngsnea.s Q®s&m* 0 N S A L E . Portland Cement (now landing)—Soo casks White's and other brands And all kinds of Builder's Materials. KEANE & JENKINSON, I Victoria-street East. GBOB G B DICKSO~N~«rW., BREAD AND BISCUIT BAKER, TOP OF HOBSON-STREET. Wedding and Christening C___es made to order. All kinds of Fancy Goods always on hand. Families waited on Daily. B_P~ Shipping Supplied. VTOTICB OF R E~M~O V A L. ELWIN B. DICKSON, LICENSED LAND BROKER, I Under the Land Transfer (Torrens') Aot, 1870, i DRAUGHTSMAN, 1 ILLUMINATOR, HERALD PAINTER, ETC. Agent for Mutual Life Association of Australasia. 7, Somervell's Buildings, Auckland. OGERS BROTHERS, CABINETMAKERS AND UPHOLSTERERS, Victoria-street, Opposite the Empire Hotel. Every description of work in connection with the above trade executed with economy and despatch. Suites supplied at various prices. X AND W. ORAIG. HOUSE AND SHIP PLUMBERS, Have Removed their Place of Business from Lower Queen-street, to NEXT DOOR TO NEW ZEALAND HERALD OFFICE, WYNDHAM-STREET. I S H E R AND CO., Wholesale, Shipping, and Family Butcher, Queen-street, corner of Durham-street, Auckland. Poultry of all kinds dressed to order. Prime Smoked Tongues, Home-cured Bacon. Corned Beef on sale in large quantities. N.B. —Dealers in Game. Live Pheasants forwarded to all parts of the Colony upon receipt of order. Families waited on in town or suburbs. MONS. F. PELTZEB, of the College Henry IV., Paris. Private Lessons and Evening Classes in the French Language and Literature.—Cracroft-street, Parnell, Auckland. Q. OLD E N B 6"6~~T. WILLIAM MILLER, Manus-actor.>_. op Sea Boots and Every other. Description of Boots and Shoes, Next to Oxleys' Bjockmahers), Queen-street Wharf. Repairs neatly executed. PORTLAND HOUSE. .__T PRIVATE BOARDING ESTABLISHMENT, Hobson-street, Auckland, N.Z. J. RUSSELL, Settler and Colonist over 25 years, still continues to secommodate 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 d_y or week, moderate. Auckland, 17th December, 1875. GOODACRF, BOOTMAKER • GREY-STREET. Men's Boots, 15s; Men's Shoes, 12s 6d; Ladieß' Boots from 12s Gd ; Men's Soleing and Heeling, 4b 6d. R. MITCHEL, PITT-STREET, Auckland, begs to draw the attention of the public to his Choice Selection of PICTURES, FANCY GOODS. &c. Extensive Library. Terms moderate. N.B.—Book bought, sold, and exchanged. M~ ON.EY TO LE W on first-class j freehold ecurity, low ' rates of interest.— I R. 0. Dyer, .Shortland-streo j "MONEY TO Li'ND in large or aJ_J small sums, at very low rate of interest.— Apply to Mr. Laishley. Solicitor, Hißh-street.S<*• T^ENTRAL STORE, PONSONBY. Joseph Bainbridge, begs most respectfully to inform his friends and the inhabitants of Ponsonby district that owing to ill-health he has been compelled to give up his occupation as Driver. Be has made arrangement to Open the Pr-mises opposite the Ponsonby Fall, on .aturdsy, _Bth Dec, with a well selected stock of General Groceries, when by strict attention to business ccmbined wi*h a good article at town prices, to merit a fhare of public patronage Note the address—Central Store, opposite Pon- Bonby Hall. . THE Undersigned are Cash Pur chasers of BIDES. SHEEPSKINS, WOOL TALLOW, &c, &c, at highest market rates, in any quantity. Consignors direct will have rromrt and immediat cash remittances return, d at satisfactory rates. IRELAND BROS., Tanners and Leather Manufacturers, Auckland. T OSBORNE & CO., O m WOOL STAPLERS & BROKERS, Fort-street, Auckland. Are Wool and Skin Buyers. They are also prepared to make liberal advances on Wool consisted to them, and which they will ware bouse and ship on the most favourable terms to their sustomers. All Wools classified if required. *** Reference: National Bank of New Zealand. "P BZ W O ODH AM. LOWTHER bazaar, 25 8, QtTEEN-STREKT, Opposite the Market, TOYS, STATIONERY, FANCY GOODS, ETC. "DLANTS ! PLANTS ! PLANTS j FOR PLANTING OUT NOW. Cucumber, Melon (Rock, Water, and Pie), Vegetable Marrow, Pumpkin, and Tomato In pots, Cauliflower, Cabbage, Lettuce, Bed Cabbage, #c, &c. R. B A I R D, Victoria Seed Stores, Victoria-street. BUY R.ECKIIT'S FBENCH BLUE And See that Each Ball Is Wrappd in Paper bearing the name of RECKITT, As its Splendid Quality has caused a host.of Inferior Imitations. Sold by all respectable Grocers and Storekerflepe. JAMES BUTCHER, CASTER, CONTBACTOB, *c. Goods Oleared and Delivered from Ships' side on SHORTEST NOTICE.. BALLAST SUPPLIED. Newcastle and Bat of Island Coals. Also. 18-CWQQP. cut or uncnt. at REASONABLE RA-.88 WPHILLIPPS AND SON, • OIL, COLOUR, and GLASS MERCHANTS, Importers of Paperhangings, Scrim, Paints, Oils, Turpentine, Colours, Varnishes, French Polish, Gold Leaf, Artists' Colours and Brushes, Plate, Sheet, Crown, Ornamental, and Photographic Glass, Picture Frame and Tapestry Mouldings, Clock and Compass Glasses, Glazed hashes, Doors, &c. Glass cut to size, and carefully packed. 95 and 97, Queen-street. R. FAULDER, Sole Contractor to the City Council for the Em .tying of Earth Closets, Privy Boxes, Cesspits, etc., is prepared to attend punctually to all requests regarding the above. Persons desiring to have the said places attended to, either weekly, fortnightly, or otherwise, can have the same done by leaving a notice, either verbal or written, with the Inspector of Nuisances, City Council Office, Queen-street. ** nn o B A E. E R S. ON SALE, To arrive per Kate Brain, hourly expected, 90 tons Hay and Bass's celebrated Oamaru Flo 45 tons J. '!_-. Anderson's Flonr 60 tons Pratt's Flonr G. W. BINNEY. N SAL E—The Original and Genuine Dr Townsend's Compound Extract.of S__RBAFARII___-_.-aOBERIQN * CO., Agent*, Du.bwm-»tMe..



B -O-ittCSS o Mtk-* A BERDEEN BOOT FACTORY, ■*-»- ALBERT-STREET. Every description of Men's, Women's, and Children's Colonial made Boots and Shoes kept in stock. The only Manufactory in the Province where hand closed and hand made Boots are to be had. A supply of Seamless Watertights always on on hand. BLACK & CO. | W H. SKIN NE R, i BUILDER CARPENTER AND JOINER, j VULCAN LANE. All Branches of the Building Trade executed toy Experienced Workmen. Shop Fronts, Office Fittings, he, Sec. II E. GAT LA N D'S «* TOY BAZAAR AND FANCY REPOSITORY, j Karangahape Koad, Newton. By a small outlay at the above, a great amount of ! domestic peace may be secured. Cheap, amusing, and instructive Toys in endless variety. EDWARD HOD GSON, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL FIREWOOD MERCHANT. j Breakwater and at Mechanics' Bay. N.B. —The cutter 'Tay' leaves Mechanics' Bay Wharf, carrying1 cargo to Wail-eke, at lowest rates. i Boat loads of Firewood delivered to any part of Auck : and. ' ' UL M A N't. PHOTO G'kaPHIC GALLERY, Shortland-street. photography in all its branches Visws op the Hot Lakes, Eotomahana. The finest collection of local views and Maori cartes in Auckland. _t__T Children's Portraits taken instan tan coital . *s__, JjpTZk l~ ''' ■ ''3wr "%iii_zhx>z^!w>^tSk iir CLARKE BHOTHERS, (LATE CROMBIE'S) ROYAL FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERIES, (Opposite Union Bank), QUEEN-S T 1. E E T, AUCKLAND. First-class Portraits, from C.D.V. to Life Size, at Moderate Prices. Children's Portraits taken instantaneously. AT S ! MITZ E ! B RAN CHAFF! R. BAIRT., Victoria-street. PRIZE MEDALS AND CERTIFICATES AWARDED TO JAMES SMITH, New-street, Nelson, N.Z, since 1872, for excellence of Nelson-made Wines and Cordials. Sole A gent in Auckland :— HENRY CONJSOP, Wakeliold-street, opposite Fitzroy Hotel. | OTTIMS BY~TIIE WAY. from london to auckland on board the ' City of Auckland.' The above Tamphlet may be had at the Star office. PRICE ONE BBILLIJ.G EaCK, The acefcunt is very iuterestinp-, and would be read eagerly by the friends in England M R, T. TRAFFORD, surgeon dentist. Wakefiel d-street. Teeth extracted without Pain by Dr Clover's Patent Oxido Gas. Artiflcal Teeth (from One to a Full Set). Til" USI CA L B~O~X~__TS. Just unpacked, 20 MUSICAL BOXES, ~ 6, 8,10, and 12 Tunes. F. H. LEWISSON, Jeweller, Queen-street. HE ONLY ONES IN THE COUNTRY. In GENTS' RINGS, just received, per Overland Mail. Call and see them —the Dukn's Motto—at F. H. LEWISSON, Jeweller, Queen-street, Auckland. [ESTABLISHED 18fi4.] By appointment <^y^fflM^_%? Excellency the TB A R N E T T, PORK BUTCHER, HAM AND BACON CURER, " Next City Hall, Opposite the Thistle Hotel, and at Paenkll T. Barnett in thanking the public for their long and steady support, an d having purchased Mr. Morey' business, as carried on in the premises opposite Mr. Darby's Thistle Hotel, beg to announce that hea 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 ordere, which will meet with prompt delivery, and with T. B. 's personal attention. W. W 6" O N • Native Lands and General Commission Agent Licensed Interpreter, Under the "Native Lands Act, 1873." The advertiser is in a position to devote the whole of his time to the transaction and completion of any business with the natives with which he may be entrusted. Address: High-street, next to Commercial Hotel. f) EVITT, Gra-MAKEB 244, QUEEN-STREET. Always In Stock—Best brands Gunpowder, ftc. Blasting Poijder, and Fuze, Shooting and Fishing Tackle. Q. D. B H R X* E, WHOLESALE BELLOWS MAKER, Wakefield-street, Auckland. HT* Blacksmith's Bellows made and repaired. ¥. WEBSTER; a Wholesale and Rbtajx SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKER, 183, Qt-I-in-stbice-!, Auckland, (Next the Union Bank). ■p SECCOMBE & SON, MALTSTBRB, BREWERB, AND BOTTLERS, GREAT NORTHERN BREWERY, AUCKLAND. NELSON GROWN FRUIT, in any quantity, shipped with care by H. COLLINS. Bay View Hotel, Nelson, t2g" References at the Stab, Office. WS MIT H, Receiving and * Forwarding Agent, Queen-street Whari, Auckland. Goods delivered from Ship's side with despatch. N.B —Ballast supplied. rfTo CON NOLSS EUR S. Stone Cameo Brooches Stone Cameo Earrings Stone Cameo Studs, Sleeve Links, Pins and Rings. t3P~ No charge for looking, at F. H. LEWISSON'S, Que. ii-.in <t. Auckland /CRICKETING SEASON. Page's and Cobbett's BATS at home prices, at G. Waller's, Tobacconist/ Queen-street. - Z B. W A' . T • ip #.. w ...; CORN AHD PRODUCE MERCHANT,^ , G&BZSTOXVM



Business Caids. f C A R S O N, W'' House and Land Aprent, Rent and Debt Collector, Stichbury'e Buildings, Queen-street. OEORGB A X E R 8, Vfl FREEMAN'S BAY SOAP AND CANDLE WORKS. tST Cash Buyer of Tallow. |£. ARNOCK BROTHERS, V V SOAP & CANDLE MANUFACTURERS, Richmond, Oox's Cbj-xk. Office — Durham-street, Auckland. Ml' Si? NORM A N, teacher of music, Waterloo Quadrant, Opposite Government House. JOHN SOPPET .]» HOUSE, LAND, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, No. 8, Queen-street. Agent for Mr. C. G. Quick's Waikato Parcels Delivery and Passenger Booking. August 5,1875. . "M O , T I C E. T. B. CAMERON, Architect a_-d Engineer, Corner of High-street and Vulcan Lane, Is prepared to supply Plans, Specifications, and correct Estimates for all description of Buildings on shortest notice. "W- J. WATTS, PHOTOGRAPHER, Qttekn-street, Onehunga. REDE RICK W. COLLINS, MANUUFACTURING JEWELLER, Vulcan Lank, Opposite the Occidental Hotel. Every description of Jewellery made and repaired. Old Gold and Silver bought. STANDARD FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. f*~ Agent for Auckland— HENRY GILFILLAN, 7, Queen-street, |A OA_t_>.J SAMUEL WELLS House. Land, and Commission Agent, Collector of Rents, Debts, Highway Rates, &c. Loans arranged. Office:—l 29, Queen-street (three doors below the Union Bank.) IJOJS.ES ! BONES! BON__S! Bought in any quantities for Cash at the Freeman's Bay Bone Hills, and at No. 101, Lower Queen-street, J. & J. SOPPET. MR. MACLEAN, DENTIST, PRINCES-STREET, AUCKLAND. Professional Hours: 9 to 1 a,m., and 2 to sp.m. Late hour by appointment. A M E~S H E D L E V, mount eden Junction Gbocbry Store. New and Superior Grocr-ries sold at the lowest Town prices. Families waited upon for orders. Goods delivered in any part of the country. T7VEET kind of MEN'S and JIJ WOMEN'S STRAW HATS well cleaned and made into any required shape, at 0. PLUMMKRS. Wellesley-street East, fourth shop from Queen-street. T~l) ALTON & CO., • 44, Queenstbkkt. opposite Exchange Buildings, BOOTMAKERS. Boots made to Mef sure in five hours' notice. No slop poods. Best materials only used. The Latest French Fashions!. American Stub Toes. TURKISH BATHS, UPPER QUEEN-STREET. Open Daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Charges, _s; Saturdays, 3s Od, open till 9 p.m. Tickets at a reduced rate can bo had from from Mr. Aicken and Mr. Pond, chemists, Queen-street. Open for Ladies (only) on Thursdays. Two ladies in attendance. For special engagements address to Mrs. Sykes. T}H,OTOGRAP H I C NOTICE. The undersigned having purchased the NEGATIVES taken at the establishment of Mr R. H B-lß.ti.ktt, late Photopraper, Queen-street, Auckland, beg to intimate that OOPIKS of the same may be obtained on application to them at their Rooms, 224, Queen street, Auckland. It is requested that orders from a distance be accompanied by a remittance. «S*THE AMEBIC AN PHOTOGRAPHIC COMPANY i~w& Per JOHN McGARRIOLE, Manager. TJUTLER AND Mc.TNNES, HOUSE, SIGN, AND DECORATIVE PAINTERS AND PPERHANGERS, Foot of Wakefield-street. Oil, Colour, Glass, White Lead, Scrim, Brushes, Varnishes, Glue, Paperhangings of all descriptions. t£T All orders entrusted to their care will receive prompt attention. J &~1 SOPPET, FREEMAN'S BAY STEAM MILLS, AND No. 101, Lower Queen-street, Wharf, ' APOKIiASD. GC O O K'S 'BUSSES # leave Coombes' quarter to and a quarter-past every hour for Newmarket Epsom—B, quarter to tl, 2, and 5. Grafton Road—Every hour. CARRIAGES, BUGGIES, HANSOMS, ETC., ALWAYS ON HIRE GILHAM'S 'Busses will leave • Onehunga at a quarter to 8 a.m. and quarter to 12 everyday; Auckland at a quarter to 10 a.m. and quarter to 4p m. If required, a Special Coach will he run to smt convenience of evening partiesm [Established II Years.] WB E A L, NEW AND SECOND-HAND Clothier and General Dealer, Welleßley-street East Clothing bought, sold, and exchanged. N.B —Arrangement can be made for the Purchase of Clothing, Books, etc., at private houses. Ttf" OTI C E OF REMOVAL. | PAPERHANGING, OIL, COLOUR, AND GLASS WAREHOUSE, No. 53, Corner of Queen and West Queen-streets. J. HENDERSON Has much pleasure in announcing to his Friends and the Publio generally, that he has removed to above address, where he hopes to merit a continuance of their liberal support. No. 53, Queen-street. S~ F A XT L • is prepared to make up Gentlemen's Clothing to measure from £2 14s 6d a Tweed Fashionable Salt, warranted well shrunk ; also, Tweed Trousers form 10s 6d.—B. FAULSO, Tailor, three doors fromißoyal Mail Hotel. Victoria-street.— Cleanln e. Repairing. *c MERICAN RUBBER STAMP COMPANY, DUNEDIN. Messrs Reed and" Brett have been , appointed Auoklwd"agents.:for/theijabove"Coraps»-_y, *_d all order i left with them! will be promptly|».fo».Ud to, SuaplM to be wen atjtbe Bx_u. office.



Business Cards "pLECTlOf. NOTICE. I solicit your votes. I have the Largest and Best selected Stock in New Zealand, and to see it you must come inside The Shop is small/the Pric.s Jow, but the best-selected and largest stock in the Colony. It is not paid for, and I must sell to meet P.N's. F. H. LEWISSON, Opposite the Union Bank, Auckland. POST-OFFICE HO T"E"L,' GREY-STREET, WELLINGTON. TraveUers to the South will find first-class accom modation at the above Hotel. Suites of apartments for Families. Airy, pleasantly-situated rooms always available. Good dry Sample-rooms, THOMAJT URWIN, Proprietor. BAY OF ISLANDS COAL YARD BREAKWATER ROAD. BAY OP ISLANDS AND NEWCASTLE COAL ON SALE. Office: 7, Queen-street. HENRY GILEILLAN, Agent. A RRIVED, PER ' LADYBIRD,' &c. : Canterbury Butter Side and Roll Bacon T. H. HALL & CO. I _-_. PX 'TRELEVEN FAMILYZ CO tons Baker's Finest Otago Flour, in sacks 40 „ „ „ „ 100's & 50's Fresh Bran, On sale by T. H. HALL & CO. Q A T i. Heavy Feod Oats, On sale by T. H. HALL & CO. f\ N ~~S ~A IT E : Fresh Otago Oatmeal, best brands ~ ~ Pearl Barley ~ Oamaru Flour T. H. HALL & CO. TO BALES NELSON HOPS JL ____ 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. nriEAS, ex < STAR OF GERMANY : Fine quality Teas, in half-chests. T. H. HALL & CO. A USTRALIA N "TOT" INE S. T. IT. HALL & CO., Wyndham-street, AGENTS FOR MESSRS. CAUGHEY, WINE PRODUCERS, Receive orders from the Trade'for these favourite WINES, and guarantee them delivered in good condition in Bottle or Bulk by return of every steamer from Melbourne. January, 1870. FOR CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR, J. M. McLACHLAN IS SHEWING IN DRESSES. CLOTHING. New Silks • New Silk Dust Coats „ Muslins „ Trousers and Vests „ Prints „ Suits „ Costumes, &c. „ Shirts ~ Hats, &c. MILLINERY. FtTNISI^HING. New Hats New Oil Cloths ~ Flow.rs ~ Matting „ Gossamers „ Cam. ts „ Feathers „ Hearth Rugs „ Bonnets, &c. „ Curtatas, &o. 218, QUEEN-STREET, Near Wellesley-street. g Tji C O T T O | re; Has much pleasure to inform his £ a. friends, and the public in general, that he W EH O g HAS NOW OPENED N § ' his GREENGROCER, FRUITERER, g 2 AND GROCERY STORE, S B > fR COBNEB 07 Op O Z: g Victoria and Albert - streets, {h jh bd >-. & &. W O F. C Otto in inviting his friends and the ►•_ p3 public in general to come and patronise £C H him, promises to sell first-class Goods at »-) S the loweßt possible cash"prices, and giva _. q every order prompt attention. S O CO pAPER BAGS! T>APER BAGS! Grey Sugar Bags Brown and Purple Bags Biscuit Bags Flour Bags Confectionery Bags Millinery Bags. WRAPPING PAPER S-- Brown and Blue Paper Sm.il Hand and Cap Paper Tinfoil Tea Paper White Tea Paper, tt&~ Printed if required. Price Lists on application. R. BaIRD, Victoria-street, ' Sole Agent for Messrs Smith, Anderson, and Co Paper and Bag Manufacturers, Scotland. TH. W E B B' S * MUSIC SALOON, WeJ.LES-.BY-ST-.EET. A flne-toned first-class 65 guinea Debain Pianofor'e to b>< sold for 53 guinea. Botd's and other Piano fortes fo>- Sale or Hire; also a sweei-toned Orgao and a Kelly Model Harmonium, either suited for Church service. N. B. —Full price given for Second-hand Pianofortes, or taken in exchange. Harmoniums, Pianofortes, and Organs tuned and repaired in town or country. TH E SOU TH BRITISH " FIRE AxVD MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY o_? NEW ZEALAND. ' CAPITAL .. .. £750,000. UNLIMITED liIABIXIXT. The large and steady increase of the business of this Company; as shewn by its reports, affords the besi proof of the confidence of the public in the institu tion, and of its popularity among insurers. It is conducted on sound principles, and is widely known fnr liberality and promptness In the settle ment of claims. Losses can be paid at any Agency, at option.of insured, KSSrSi !.»■*_ A^QAElraAtf,m_s?



For Sale. 0 SHIPPERS, CONTRACTORS, AND BUILDEBS. TIMBER ! CHEAP. TIMBER ! TO OLEAJK THE YARD aT CHRIST MAS, HAVING TO MOVE SHED AND OFFICE. FOR SALE, 250 000 FBET KAURI TIMBER i all6izes P.T.G 6 xland 9xl. C. A. HARRIS. December lgth, 1875. FOR SALfr, cheap, at Hamilton, Waikato, lot 68, containing 50 acres of very superior Land, all in grass; also, lot 66, Maciku, near the Church, Patamahoi, 59 acres of really good Land. Apply to JOHN SOPPET, ' *[___ _!< Queen-street FOR SALE, at Ma .alcana, a really good Farm, with largo frontage to the river 394 acres, -SI acres of which are in good grass, fenced and divided into paddo.ks; a good 8-roomod House and al necessary outbuildings.—Apply to JOHN SOPPET, No. 8. Queen-street. •D^ R BALE, on very easy terms, a «■ really good House of 7 rooms, with slated roof, water laid on, and every convenionce for a family, together with freehold allotment, 40 fet t frontage tr.. Upper Queen-street by 185 feet d. ep.—Apvly to JOHN SOPPET No. 8, Queen-street. FOR SALE, at a very low prioe, a good and well-built Four-roomed Verandah Oottige, with good well and freehold allotment, 3_ x 100 feet, in one of tne best parts of Ponsonby. Apply to JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. FOR 8 * LE, cheap, one of the best and most centrally simated Farms in Matakana, comprising 184 acres of first-class land 100 acres all in good grass, and divided into paddocks, a larpe portion cf which is fenced with good qnick-thorne fences ; a Garden and Orchard of two acres, together with 8 roomed House, and all necessary out-buildings, with large navigable rive running right, into the Farm, close to the falls of a powerful fr»sh water stream, which belongs to the property, and is capable of driving machinc-ry equal to 40-hor. c power, all the ye.r round, together wiih a very superior Freestone Quarry, the stone from which has been highly approved of by many competent judges. Apply to JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. "pOR _SALT?, remarkably cheap, 182 _l. acreß of splendid Land, with creek Jrontage. and a very great quantity of Totara trees of large size upon it.—Apply to JOHN SOPPET, ■ No _h Qneen-street. FOR IMMEDIATE SALE, three Eligible Building Allotments, Brighton Road. Price Low. - ctoib easy. SAMUEL COCHRANE __ SON, Auctioneers. FOR IMMEDIATE SALE—A very compact and well cultivated Farm of 81 acres first quality land, seenrely fenced and divided into paddocks, a large portion of which is both drained and under crops, together wi-h Dwelling-house, &c, at Bombay, fronting on to the Great South Road. Apply to JOHN SOPPET, No 8, Queen-street, *C! O R SALE. A STEEPLE ENGINE, suitable for a paddle steamer, cylinder 31 inch diameter, 2 feet 9 inches stroke. Apply to the'Mßnager.N,Z.S.S. Company (Limited), Wellington. , SiZ' ic* O R S A l c; A three-horse power TimES-mro Machine, wiih horse gear complete; also, New Winnowing Machine. SAMUEL COCHRANE;& SON. FO*? SALE, a pretty Verandah Cot t.sgo in 'William-street off Wellington-street, with Freehold Hot. ent. Th_ Cottage Uin ex cellent order Price, £210.— J. M. LENNuX, EsUt_ Agent, Auckland. FR f-'ALE, on. the Mount Eden Road, a comfortable Four-roomed Verandah Cottage, with good workshop..and fowl-house ;' free hold allotment, 25 x 120 Price, £130.-J. M. LEN NOX, Estate Agent, Auckland. , FOR PALE, a Farm at Titiran-i, fronting the Manukau Harbour. There is a fir.t-class orchard ; also, a good Resi dence. The proper.tr is let for £24 a year. Prv;e, £180.— J. M. LINNOX, Estate Agent. Queea-street I? OR SALE, at Mount Roskill, a Farm of 2? Acres, with small "Jr.use, and good run adjoining. Price, £300 ; £100 cash, balance can r .main on mortage—J. M. LENNOX, Estate Agent, Queen-street. FOR SALE, a comfortable Four roomed Cottage, in excellent order, in Carl-1->r Road, near to'V.-wma.let; freehold allotment 33 x 168. Price, £160.— J. M. LENNOX, Estate Agent. Auckland. | FOR SALE, a first-class investment, Two Shops i-> Pitt-sreet, doing a Brs.-_l.iss business and lei for _8i per week ; f'ohrld allotment 33 x 90. Price, £500.- J. M. LENNtX, Estate 'gent, Auckland. FOR SA' E, in Upper Queen-street, Two Houses, one ofFiva and the other Thro. Rooms; freehold allotment. 41x121 There is a good well of water. Price, £300.— J. M. LENNOX, Estate Agent, Auckland. C.OX'S CREEK.—Six Acres: freehold ' For Sale for £100.--J.'M. LENNOX, Estate Agent, Auckland. TO LET, on Lease, those command ing premises in SJjortland abd Fort-streets, known as Hobson's Buildings, at present in the occupation of Messrs. Mc Arthur, Shera and Co. ' Possession can be given on the let July next. I W. J. CAWKWELL, , j Vulcan Lane. Q N S A' L* E, THE FOLLOWING OOLONIAL WINES, At modetate prices :— Cbasselas Burgundy Hermitage Shiraz Port Shiraz Riesling Pedro Ximenas Maibeo Muscat ___~ .c &c, In Quarts and Pints. Carefully, selected, from the choi -est stock of Messrs Kitz & Co., wh.se Wines are admit'ed by Connois seurs in Victoria to be the best obtainable. L D. NATHAN*. CO Oc r>b"i, 28. IWS. ''j HEn YOU LL HEMcMBJiK ME. When other Boots and other Shoes, Have not been wearing well, And, by the language that you use, 'Tis plain there's been a sell, There may perhaps in such a scene, Some recollection be Of Boots, which have much better been, Then you'll remember me. Wt en Soles grow thin, and Uppers light, Of Shoes you once did prize, And understanding." are a sight, Unsightly to the eyes; When broken Boots shall wear a mask — A patch you'll grieve to see, In such a moment I but ask, That you'll remember me— HEMXJS' %* STAJK V ROOT DEPOT, i Top of Queen-street, Auckland OUR LAST is a Ladies' Kid Boot, with fashionable and plated sheel, at 10s. 6d. i-pair! How can .this be done ? By Co-operation. Remember ours is the largest and oldest Factory in the province. We only require the co-operation of the public, wad we will Keep the money in the colony, Xau quality c«_. bo. be inserted to kU ft. ttwprice*



Miscellaneous- ,§. ---1 0 Q, 0 0 0 ROLLS FAPERHANGINGS. ' , W PHILLIPS k SOX, 95 AND 97, QU-_E_.-S,-_-KET, ' Have Just Opene., ex laic arrivals, SO Packages ,- New Patterns of PAPER HANGINGS,' And to make room for Shipments to arrive p.r • Carnatic' and ' Glenlora,' offer special inducements . 10 purchasers of 'Paperhangings. \J< t Cheap Hessian and Serial Gilt Mouldings, a large assortment, new designs Artists' Colours, in oil and water; Canvas, Paper, • Mounts, and Sundries ■ m Engravings, OJeoerraphs. Photographs, and i? crara ■ Balance of stock of Chronio Lithographs, below Publisher's price. • Silvered Plate Glass, from ISC x 72 : ■ >' Polished and Rough Plate, sheet, Ornamental, and Photographic Gia-s GLASS SHADES, Paints, Otis, Colours, Varnished . Brushes, Patent Kilicato Oxide of Iron "■ ' Anticorrosive and Kelson Hematite Paint, and all kinds of Paint _rs' and Decorators' Sundries' Portland Cement. t3>~ W'HOLESALK AND IIKTAIL, W. PHILLIPS k RON, 95 & '07, Queen-st. eet. TOCKLAND SAVINGS BAlNiq j A pENNY £}ANK At the Office of the Auckland' Savings Bank NOW OPEN.' , .'.- HOURS OF ATTENDANCE' FOR DEPOSITORS: The Brink will be open on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, ThursdasH. and Fridays:, from 12 to _. - , o'clock, and on Saturdays from 10 to 12 o'clock, both. to I'AT and becikvk Money, and on Saturday Eveningp' to take in money only, from 7 to 9 o'clock. R, CAMERON, Manager. n EL__.APL y Ma R MID. 9 Cakat, Hall-marked, WEPBTXG RINGS and KEEPERS to match ; Six dozen just received 7s Cd .. £ each ; warranted. F. H. LEWISSON, Opposite Union Bank. ;,.- .... »-. CHARLES GOODWILL, WHEELWRIGHT, AHD AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENT MAKER, Otahuhu. Spring v Carts, Wagons, &o ; made audi repaired on the premises. Goodß forwarded per Train :" to the Waikato. ■J» HI S T L~E j__n_T tITI P. DARBY, Wholesale And Rtctatt WINE AND SPIRIT STORE QUEEN-STREET A t;CI_T,A'-D, .: ... Begs leave to return'many tJ-,._ts__ to ihu public, fOX ; ; their liberal support accortiea him for many year* past. Having erected splendid Pren_.se.. on the site o the old. House which was destroy*, by fire, he is: now prepared to execute all orders" entrusted to him' '~ from town or countay. with the l CHOICEST SELHOTION . WINES AF°D SPIRITS, * Comprising— Sandiman's Four Dlamcr-.d Old Port Wino , v , . Duff, Gordon's Sherry Champagne—CJiquofs Champagne—Perrier, Jouet's ' Champagne-Moselle, pints and quarts . , Claret- Chateau, Larose ;'.'. i Claret—Lafitte .' . --.•;., Claret—Leovilia . " " '"" Claret—St Julian's ••'.„.-.—.■. mm£ I.oal Old Jamaica Ram -■ Hennsß.y's Three Star Brandy "'^Z And othe. choice'brSsadß. .' . . Z '"%'_ §> ASSORTED CASE* MA^E 17 r> TO ORT-F.r" DIFFERENT BRANDS. . BASS'S ENGLISH ALE ON-BR-VUGHT. , Liberal AI owances made to' wholesale ptbrJt-agejß. 'Jsji TERMS : S3 RICTLY OASH-. Spirits Ovorproof, th Sameas from boude^fltare,: ' > sold In »ny quantitr ro THE ELECTORS: AND: NON^ <* ELECTORS OF JTHE CITY EAST," AND THB PROVINCE OF AUCKLAND; Gentueicen, —I take, tha earliest! oppprtunill? inform yon that I am a Candidate fcr "ycuF*"*. avours. I find that I have not sufficient room in my present -,' J Establishment to show my Furnitnro, Bedding,; Ac.; >_.., therefore, after careful consideration, I have taken those more Central Premises recently occupied by Messrs Cranwell and Co., at the bottom of Shortland street, where I intend to csrry on the bu.iness of Cabinet-making, Upholstering, etc.; and having had 35 years' practical experience, I shall be able to supply yon with good and sound Furnitu-e, at the,-very^ owest possible piices consistant to Quality. : ? : Furniture, Mattrasses, and Bedding of every des cription made to order, and guarar. teed ,to give every satisfaction. Mattrasses re-made, Dining and Mr-iwing room Furniture Be-rovered and thoroughly reno vated .--., ! • ' ■ . . N.B.—The business of Chioa. Glas*; *nd F__r_b_n ware, and Kitchen requi-it. s>, &o will be c.rr*. fi on .susual'in toe Old E.ta^.i'hrrent by Mis Prib.rt. where every order will rective the very:■' h.£t Z attention, ' f lam, Gentlem-.n, your most obedienfser. ant, ,■.., ] H FRoBER-Z TRADE MARS. ZJJ.:'OT7YEE, GUILLEN < .. " ; CQO tfAC. ." CEStfABLISHEDIiNIsVI.] MESSRS. L'E WIT ZB R O-TH E ]_. &.: ' I AuCK-_AN-.,_ Have;secured tho, AGENCY for tliia Celebrated BRANDY, 6o jnstly eonsidefod the finest made. They always have on hand Hhda Quarter-costal, H Oases, and Imperial flasks ..'.-. H Q P E C I A L' N" OTTC E. " P....■ -....■ ,-Z .-;:._■.<■.■ **-..:y ~-.•:; The "W AIK . TO M* IL CO \ CH will leav. M. rcer for Hamilton on arrival of the Train at 1,0 a m. on Mondays, Werlnesdays, and Frioays, leaving Hamil- ffl ton for Cambridge on Tuesdays, -Tliursdajs aid Saturdays and leave Hamilton i'"r Ohanpo, Te Awa- : J mutvi, aud Alexand'-a on Tut'.s.ays ai d • attirtlay.-. v > •. R- turn Cpach from Hamilton 'eavi son Tn. sdayp,; "'.; Tliprsda>s. an.i Saturdays lor Meicer in time for 1 the last train tp. A uck«ndv. v ■ ' '■". ._ 3m Pa eels and PxsFengers honked at Mr J Poppet's, -'[ Mo. 8, Otn-en-stre. t, or at ihe office, Meicer will bo forwarded with care and dupateh. to be prepaid. .-1 Not responsible for parcels valued over £5. .' :i c. a. quick,- Proprietor. § JpHJN SOPPET, i No. 8. Queeit-ptre'et, 'A'ucklaiid Agent! NORWICH UNION FIRE 1 INSURANCE SOCIETY. , t [Established a.d. 1797.] The security afforded by this old-estabMshed 'ojßce is unquestionable; it is most favourably known " throughout the world for its promptu.ss in. settle ments ; its regulations are liberal; its rates of Pre- -'• miums are based/at the lowest comnatibie with^hqtuv safety of the A ssrrred; and its receipts are all retained ■ in the Colony for investment affordi-ig.theadvantagesiJujfi of a Local Institution, combined with, the guarantee ' of a Wealthy English Proprietory. ~ ■.. nr r "fcl Ronts may be insured by special agreem^Bt ft* 12 •#» months. Every .information Can be obtiiinwd at the j, Society's Offices, Bank Bi_fl___^»tSu^&_seet, on . application to /»- JAS. B. GRAHAM, ,£ Z/ A^D^-