The Evening Star.

Vol. VII.—No. 1,968 |

Aucklasd, N.S., "WKDNJ!IS3DAr,"iLA.Y 81, 1876

LPsioe : ONE PENNY



— — «* PACIFIC MAIL l^Ml^"1"" steamship company. jjie powerful Al Iron Screw Steamship AUSTRALIA, Carrying ET M.'a Mails, will leave fOTi SAN FRANCISCO, VIA KANDAVU AND HONOLULU, ON MONDAY, sth JUNE, Carrying Passengers and Cargo for the United States, Crest Britain, and Europe. I For further particulars, freight, or passage, apply ' to OWEN & GRAHAM, Agents. ~7-\% 7$ E¥ ZEALAND *«KCTg>, ■' ■'* BTEAIM SHIPPING COM- PANY (LiMiT:Er>-'> Fob Nnw Plymouth, Nelbcn, Ptoton, Whllebo iov Ltttki-ton, snfl Oxabo; Cranßhipping aS Wellington for Wahgantti, Napteu. »ad Povs:ktt Bay ; an/5 at 'Nelson for Westpout, GKKYKOTtra . and Hokiuka. [PiSBKNOKRS BOOKED TUBOUGH TO MBIiBODENK.I WELLINGTON | Ciptafn M. Caket, will leave Ihe Onehunea Wharf on ; SATURDAY next, the 3rd June, at 6.30 a.m.; and the Bluff anchorage at 2 p.m. Latest train for Passengers. 12 noon. The Tarn o' Shanter will 1 aye Onohun«a Wharf for tho steamc-r Immediately after arrival of the 12 o'clock train from Micßland. jfor freight or passage apply to W. F. WHFiELEB, Auckland, Or, A. BARNE3, Onehnngft. Offloeß i Hobuon'B Buildings, Shortlftncl-steoet. T%~^ TOOK ARANAKI, «fcC 4 JT NELSON, PICTON, WEL ■„ ■ . 3& LINGTON, LYTTELTON, AND §j^t-?'V*vy v OTAGO. (Booking thronj?b to Melbonrne, Groyrr.(rath, Hokitika, Westport, Akaroa, Timarn, and Oamarti.] TUESDAY, JUNE G. The Uiiloo Stoam Shipping Company's masnlfloent Dew Stßsnwr HAWEA, Captain B. Wheklkr, will leave the Onehunga Wharf on TUESDAY, the 6ih June. To be followed by Taupo, 12th. Hawea, 2Ut Taupo 2Sih Through tickets to Melbourne at reflnced rates, For freight or passage apply to HENDERSON & MACFARLANS, 25, Queen-street PASSENGERS' LINE OF PACKETS TO NEW ZEALAND. OWNED BY MESSRS. SHAW, SAVII/L & CO., 34, Leadenhall-street, London. The above line of Bhips are regular Jjjhjprfjjjjj. traders to all the principal ports of jOSpfiS'X New Zealand. They are clipper ships, 53pw*^Ss.*^ "lasted A1 Rt Lloyds, and commanded £&ik&i%sJ?!m bJ experienced masters. The Bill of ■KKihtfurvi..*/' p ai . e j 8 mos t fuibstant'a' and of the best quality, and the accommodaiion roomy and con venient. The tindersigned are empowered to grant passages from London to New Zealand, paymenffor which has been guaranteed in the Colony. Return ships.to London also leave at almost regular ntervalH. Full particulars on application to L. D. NATHAN & CO., OWEN & GKA.HAM, OBUICKSHANK. & CO., Agents, *\& 17 0R RUSSELL, AfC.;.,, _T WANGAP.OA, AND MAST #^fM;^GOx\UL • SSwjraw-TwrijSß' Thes.s lONA Will leave every Monday, at s"p.m. (weathor per mitting). ■ Pfcsuengers booked and small parcels pre paid, at the Office, on tha Wharf. Ho cargo received after 4 pm. FOR WANGAREI AND MANGAPAI. CALLING AT MoKENZIE'S COVE To Land Mangawai Passengers. The b.s. AEGYLB "Will leave for the above places every Tuesday, at 5 p.m. *"■ Thesis. ROWENA Will leave the Queen-street "Wharf (weather and cir cumstances permitti-cg) for Taurunga, tvery Friday, atSp.ib., calling at Kati Kati should sufficient in ducement offer, and connecting with the s.s. Staffa tor all Bay of Plenty ports. FOR COROMANDEL. The s.s. ARGYLE Will leave tvery Monday morning at 11 o'clock, and every Friday at 3 p.m. A. MoGKBGOB, Manager. VU, PfHE brigantine FLIRT,, MR;Px\ lL 100 tona register, John McKenzie,' a'* >:-p Master, is a regular, trader between .-■;.- r \ Auckland and Lxttelton. Forfreightorpassageapply^ Anchland. February 15th. 1876. ' -""i.j*, II7AIKATO STEAM Umv W NAVIGATION AND m^^ivCOAL MINING COMPANY &H& (LIMITED). Time.Table : The steamers WAIK.ATO ana ALERT leave- Mercer for Hamilton daily at 10.30 a.m. Hamilton for Mercer, -iaily at 8 a.m. FRANZ SCHERFF, Secretary; Fort-Btreet, May 8,1876. 3 %&h miME-TABLE S^^^; S.s. TRANSIT. Leave Auckland : Leave Wairoa: Wednesday, May 31,10 am Thursday, June 1, 2pm Friday, June 2,12 noon Saturday, June 3, 3pm Freight, 10s per ton. Passage, 5«; Beturn. 7s. . M. NICCOL. Agont; April 22,1876. aa^ "DOR LONDON jj^^jpp^^TO FOLLOW THJE GLENLOBA. The splendid clipper barque DILPUSSTJND, Al for 21 years at Lloyd's, W. Kelly, Commander. The above vessel having the greater part of her cargo engaged will meet with quick despatch. For freight or passage apply to L. D. NATHAN & CO., Agents. «,%j!&, QTEAM COMMUNICA 'i-'-' ' \,, 2n K3 TION WITH THE THAMES '^||J|^||V AND COROMANDEL; • . TIME-TABLE. DURHAM (s.s.)—Fob Thamfs. From Auckland From Thames: Thursday, 10 am Thursday, 3.30 pm Friday, 10 am Friday, 3 30 pm Saturday, 10 am Saturday, 3.30 pm ENTERPRISE (p.s.)—Fob Thames. Wednesday, 5.30 p.m. Friday, 6 pm All cargo to be alongsid"l one hour before sailing.' No cargo received after 5 p.m. Weather and other circumstances permitting1. Not responsible for any cargo or parcels put on board tfithont a shipping note. J, EDWARDS,'- - ' Manager.



Shipping. <3 %2v T? EGULABMONTHLY -^ STEAM r-!OMMI7NICATION 3j|jyE2> BETWEEN AUCKLAND, SYDNEY, Ttio fast find favourite b.b. H E H 0, Chptnin Logan, may be expected here again about the 23rd of Juno. She will leave for Sydney ana Melbourne three days after arrieik], CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agentß. 16, Queen-street, Auckland, ! May 27. 1876. i% to 17 O R WAI TT X TJ. 1 1 ■.',' !■? v£ Thos.s. TAM 0' SHANTSR ! Will leave the Government TVharf, On-hunga, for Wainkn, as follows :— THURSDAY, Ist Jane, 10 30 p.m. Weather and other circumstances permitMns. Orders to collect poods left at the stores of Messrs. Henderson nt.d Mftjfarlane, Agents Union S.S. Oo ; or Mr. W. J. Hursc and Co., will moot with prompt j dispatch. A. CUNNINGHAM, Onohunza or Newmarket. ,\a "O 0 R F I J I. JfjLty, '.'''■'■.,<; '-The Brignntine STBANGER Will sail in p. If>v days for L<vuk<s aucl Tuva. r.iKH) padset gar accommodation. For freight or pa.Hßftgo uppiy to £ & s. MORKirc, Agents <■_&>&» W EW 2^: ALAND .L% SHIPPING COMPANY'S V 4, ; ~w LINE h«otM&# for LOK doh dirzot. The Al Composite Clipper OkRffATXO, 881 tons register. "William CnAPMAi?, Commander now loading, and will have good dispatch. Has first-clabs accommodation for Saloon, Second Oftbin, i;nd Steerage Passenffers. 3Tor freight or passage, apply to The New Zealand Shipping Co (Limited) Agents. 03, Qneea-strpet, loth February, 1876. ~Z%^Z A XJOKLAND STEAM N -TjL packet co. > f' f \iskn> — FOR LEVUKA. DIRECT. , The B.s. LLEWELLYN On THURSDAY next, at 4 p.m. Manager and Enfftoeor. A UOKLAND STEAM ROPE __1l factory. REDUCED PRICES. Manila Hemp Eope. Per ton. F^rst Quality— £ B- d -1 inch ao . uj)wards 60 0 0 ? inrh an-! under 68 10 0 Whfl ■ and Lance Lines 73 10 0 Cutting-ill Fulis .. .. ... .. 71 10 0 Second Quality— All Sues 66 0 0 Flat ropes of enperior quality, and warps of all or, made to ordor. New Zealand Flax Bops. 2$ inch and upwards 41 10 0 1 inch to 2i 43 in o J inch and under 47 10 Wool Lashing .. 40 ° Per ]b. Clothes Lines 0 0 5J Flat ropes of superior quality, and warps of all sizes, made to order. T k r M s: Purchases of jG 00 and upwards, approved stamped bills at four months, or 5% discount for cash ; £40 and upwards, approved stamped bi!ln at three months, or I\% discount for cash ; under £40, nett cash. J. S. MACFAKLANE & CO. Auckland, Ist March, 1876. "pTEWMARKET FOR EVER!!! J. STALLWOP.THY Begs to remind the public of the existence in New market of a STATIONEEY'and TOY DEPOT, where all Goods are marked at or under Town Prices. To arrive per Eobina Dunlop: 5 cases and bales of Stationery. Cheapest ever imported. |_/f R PYE, late ol the Dublin House, JuuL Wyndham-street, begs to inform his friends and the public in general, that he has taken the Bed Lion Botel, Freeman's Bay, and hopes by keeping none but firss-ckES liquors, to merit and obtain a fair share of patronage. A MERTOAN RUBBER STAMP. i~L COMPANY, DUNEDIN. The above Ompany having erected new and im proved Machinery since the late fire on their premises, are now in a position to execute orders of evry des cription, in first-claps style, and at most reasonable rates. Specimens of Stamps, and all information as regards prices, &c, xo be obtained on application to the Publisher, Stab Office HENRY BRETT, Agent for A.R.S. Co. OJ" A KNOCK BROTHERS, I ¥ SOAP * CANDLE MANUFACTURERS, Richmond, Cox's Cbebk. Office — ftavhani-stoeet, Auckland.1 AY OF ISLANDS COAL YARD BREAKWATER ROAD. BAY OP ISLANDS AND NEWCASTLE COAL ON SALE. Office: 7, Queen-street. HENRY GILFILLAN, Agent EMtJ.S AND HANNA, ARTIST PHOTOGRAPHERS, Corner of QrjEEK AND WELLESLEY ■ STREETS WEST, Over Messrs. Hewing. EORGEA X E R S, FREEMAN'S BAY SOAP AND CANDLE WORKS. 138~ Cash Buyer of Tallow. If C A^ It S~() N, *| <sj House ana Land Agent, Kent and Debt Collector, Stichbury's Buildings, Queen-street. /^ OA L! COAL! WANGA.REI COAL YARD, Breakwater Road. The Undersigned has great pleasure in announcing to the Public tnat he is now prepared to supply this superior Coal, suitable either for Stem.«• Hous ehold purposes, in any quantity, at the following Price 3- Per ton. For Screened, delivered in the City .. .. 27s For Screened, at the Yard .. ■■ f* For Unscreened, delivered in the City.. .. 22 3 For Unscreened, at the Yard - f^s By the Beat Load, at the Yard ivs By the Bat Load, at the M^^ 3 Agent. N.8.-For Household purposes this Coal is nn. equalled, being cheap, clean, yielding ;fl great heat, and totally free from sulphur. w-°- BUY RECKITT'S FRENCH BLUE ■ And See that Each Ball T) __ irT , r _, Is Wrappd in Paper bearing the name of RECKIIi, As its Splendid Quality has caused a.nost oi ; ; " Inferior Imitations. . \ Soldlby allirespeotable Grooers.and Storekeepers.



l\ W~E ESTER, " Wicot,t'h*t,? and TIrrAJX SADPT^.r, A>'D EABSBRS MAKER, 133, QtnusN-STRjreT, Auckland, _ CN er.t the l TT)ir,r, Barm ■^PJ SMITH, deceiving and * * * Forwardirp Agent, Qneenet-eet, Wtiart, Auckland. Goodi deJivccd from Ship's side with despatch N.B-—Bullast supplied. A~~BEEDEEN "BOOTIfACTORY, ALBERT-STREET. Every description of Men's, Women's, and Children's Colonial made Boots and Shoes kept in stock. Tho only Manufactory in the Province where hand o!os!»d and hand made Boots nr° to be had. A snpply of Seamless Watertights always on on hand. BLACK & CO. fi LAH KE B ? OTHERS, V/ (liATK CnOMBTE'SI B.OYAL FINE aY,T PHQTOGBAPEIC Q-ALLFRTFS, (Opposite Union P.anft'', ■QUBBN-BTBBBT, Auckland. First-class Portraits, from O.P.V. to Life Size, at Moderate Prices'. Children's Portraits taken insta.-.ifr.m-o'iHlr. ]||" E. T. T~RTA7F F 0 R~D, WiKIiPrBLB-STSRST, Teeth extracted withrnt Pair* by Dr Clover's Patent Oxidt* G-as. Artifleal Teeih (from One to a Full °et). Tl/F'ONW TO L:E "D o:o firet-clflSß L*-'. fvH\hol<s security v.t low tateß of interest,— X C. Dyiv, Sl'ort'and-stvae "Ijf oV?*y TO ■ T.- WD : x< Isrgp o- Bwall Rnms, nt 10-w rate of Interest.—-Apply to Mr. Laishley, Rolinltor, f'iah-Rtri>ft. I's KAA AND SMAIXEB SUMS r~Zs*J\ J \_" to i/fnd on Fre^iokl Security. r.temt if'W if spnnriiy flrpt-cloPA—Apply to P.lliott Ulevpr. Solicitor. 9.5. Pliortlanfl-Btreet. I S S N 0 R M A N, TEA CHER OF Mf SIC, WAtUIOO QtiABEAS'T, Opposite Government Honsn. WFST No. 2 PUBLIC SCHOOL, \J WELLINGTON-STREET. E V E N I N G': ■ CLASSES. Knglish, *RiTHMfTTC, BoojT-KEi'pren, <*>n—TVTr TTnrr'fon. Teims, Is 6clper *eek. .Ttmior E^men tary Class, la per week. FnrKCP—Mons F, Peltrer. of th« CoilPße of Henri Q.untre, Prtris. Tptitip, Is psr lesson of one hour. Three lessons, per week, 2n cd. Grbmav—T,a*!n. *leebra. and Gaonifitry : Mr J T. G-. Hknskn, of the TJ- iversity r>f Kiel Terms Is p?r lesson nf one hoor. Three lessors 'per week, 2s 6d. Two or more snhjects by agreement. Book-keeping Class for Ladies. TMPORTANT. NOTICE OF REMOVAL ! J. TTENT'ET'fiON in thuiildnf? his Wends and the public generally for tlKir favours for the past sixteen years, b^g to inform them that he hns ta'-ten tlio premises lntely QftCTM^d by B. Oii/ni'Tm, Painter. ■Wynijham-street, i i yfT'lrw Herald office), s^d purposes giving his Titidivided attention to the HOUSE AND SHIP PAINTING BTTSINEPS, In which he will endenvour to merit n 'continuance cf their pstronap9. N.8.-Tho oxtemive Stock of Faperhaugirgs, «c, will he disposed at the I-owps* Tii n-nneiativc Price 3. All Orders executed" with donpatah by experienced worfrineri. J OSBORNE & C o.', t} • WOOL RTAPLEKS & ISROKEBB, FORT-STRRBT, Auckland. Are Wool and Skin Buyers. They are also prepared to make liberal advances oe Wool consismed to them, nnd which they will ware house and ship on the most favourable terms to their customers. All Wools classified if required. *** Reference : National Ban]: of New Zealand. TDOFEB.! BOOTES! BCKOS' j[ "f Bought in any quantities for CAsn at the Freeman's Bay Bone Mills, and at No. 101, Lower Queen-street, bY J. k J. SOPPET. E RE3DY! PEEPAEE FOB WINTER!! And go to the DOCTOK. >'o! not <he Doctor, but to the DOCTOR'S FOE, and that is at No. 70, WM. BROWNHILL'S, BOOTM'.KER, Where you can get your old BOOTS REPAIRED with Gctta Peeoha Soles. Every Pair Guaranteed Water-proof, and Patches put on with Soluti n on a new principle JNo Stitching requi/'d; or done With Leather, m~ KEEP YOTJR POOR FEET DRY. jgg It licks Hall's Balsam, ITdolpho Wolfe's Schnapps, or Weston's Wizard Oil. 70, QUEEN-STREET, Opposite the Bank of New Zealand. SYMOMDS -STREET GROCERY, HAY, CORN, AND PROVISION STORE. D. EOBEKTSON Wishes to inform his numerous friends and patrons of his Romoval to more extensive premises (those lately occupied by Mr Peters), -where, with the com bined efforts of his brother, P. Robertson, with whom he has entered into partnership, he will be able promptly to execute all orders, and hopes to receive a fair share of public support. In future the business will be carried on under the style of ROBERTSON, BROS. ' N.B.—Town prices strictly adhered to. Choice supplies of Butter and Eggs daily. All orders delivered free of charge. ■TJX O T~ I 0 E. t. b. "clio;i?oN,. Akchitect afd Engineer, Corner of High-street and Vulcan Lane, Ih prepared to supply Plans, Specifications, ana correct Estimates for all description of Buildings on shortest notice. |A OABD.J QAMUEL WELLS O House, Land, and Commission Agent, Collector of Rents, Debts, Highway Rates, &C. Loans arranged. Office:—l 29, Queen-street (three doora below the TJnion Bank.) ' , TD GILHAM'S 'Busses will leave JL\i» Onehnnga at a quarter to 8 a.m. and quarter to 12 every day; Auckland at a quarter to 10 a.m and'quarter to 4 p.m. If required, a Special Coach will be run to Emit convenience of nvenine parties. A^ PATTERSON, • WHOLESALE AND RETAIL GROCER, AND CORN DEALER, Queen-street, Onehunga. Agent for the Wangarei Coal, delivered in One hunga. Screened, 30s per ton; TJnecreened, 253 Ts6r ton Also on hand: Firewood, cut and unent; Hay Straw, Chaff. EW ZEALAND INSURANCE COMPANY. FIRE AND MARINE. Capital, paid np and invested £240,000. Insurance against LOSS BY FIRE of every des cription of Property may be effected with this Com pany. Hulls Insured for the Voyage or Time. Merchan dise, Goods, and Freight Insured, by steamers and sailing vessels. 'Risks' on Specie subject to special arrangemea Q g gEg pjjQMPTLY PAID? ./ -~.» : GBO. V. PIERCE. Manager.



Business Cards- T A M E S -#B U T 0 H E B, tl CARTER, COWTBACTOE, fto. Goode Cleared and Delivered from Ships* side on P.HOKTSST NOTICE. BALLAST SUPPUffiD. ITnWOABTLX AND BAY OF ISLAND OoiXB. Also, •plß.y.woOT>, exit or nncnt. Nt UK A BOS'ABLE KATES lOHNM) P P E T «3? HOUSE, LAND,, . AND *V. GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, No. 8, QtrKKfHMKfiiOT, Agent for Mr. Carter's Waikato Parcels Delivery. and Passenger Cooking. August 5,1875. -^ fl W. Kfcn i) wick \J» FAMILY GROCER AND GENERAL PROVISION MERCHANT, SIIOBTLANffdIUCBCENT, Auckland GW H. in returning thanks to his numerous friends and the public genr-rally for their kind sup port daring the past, is glad to inform them that he is BtUI in a position to carry out; with promptness and despatch any orders that may be entrusted to hip. "are. ' Mone bnt fiTut-rlass (icrnAs troiirK-nt-wl. n (TTTolus 'Buss E s \jl * leave CoowW quaver to and a quartor-p/at , every hour for PewmMket . , Kpsom—B, quarter to 11. 2, i>tnl 6. Graftou It.oad—Kvery hour. CARRIAGES, BUGGIES!, HANSOMS, ETC., ALWAYS ON ITIRK. "' [Established 11 Yearn.] WB W A L, » >fT,W and SECOND-IT AKB CLOTHIER, VfrlV Hley-Ptroet East. ClotblnK bonirht. ?f.B. Arranpements can b.e made for the Purchase of oiothinjr, L'ockP, &c. at private bouses. •| 0 0 X I 0 U T FOR mr THE BLUE BOOT ! C. BROOKES Having purchpsed one of the lntest improved plants, is now prepared t;p' suive hi« cuatomc-r.s and thu public gi.ne rally with every style of BOOTS AND SHOES Chkapeb Than avy Otper House in . AIJCKiANDI V, V All loots mi-dc on the Premises, and Guaranteed. < E3?" Note the Address :— 0. . B R O 0 X E S, BLUE HOUSE, Opposite the City 17? 11, Quoen-atreet, Auckland. APhf\ CASKS OEM EN T 100 cafks Plneter of Paris 8000 Hlatee (Countess) Fire Bricks, Fire Clay All kinds of Building Materials KKANJS & JENKINSON. Viciorla-streot East. &■*. EX IIOSANNAH ROSE: 930 SACKS OATS 550.SACKS FLOUR 100 BAGS FLOUR. T. 11. HALL & CO. Tj^X S.S. WELLINGTON: 7 CASES CANTERBURY ROLL BACON. 24 DO. DO. CHEESE t 2 DO. LARD. T. K. HALL & CO. R. MAIDEN'S 'BUS between Auokland and Newmarket will leave as follows :— From Auckland : From Newmarket: 8.45 a m 9.30 a m 10 15 a m 11 am 1145;im 12,30 pm 1.15 pm 2pm 2 45 p ill 3.30 p m 4.15 p m 5 t> m 5.46 p m 6.30 p m TINT HOBSON NUKSERY, JRBMTJBEA. j C. T. WREN offers a good and comprehensive Stock of Nursery Goods, embracing all descriptions. The Nursery List will be forwarded as usual shortly. Heed Potatoes, consisting of—Early Kose, Early Goderick, Dobbie's Early. 2d $ 1b ; 1 owt and upwards at!lss per cwt; Prolific Kidney, ljd $ ft; 1 cwt and upwards at 12s $ cwt: per ton, £10 ; Pink-eye and Lapstone Fluke, Id $ ft; 8s per cwt; Lata Kose, Is 6d ft ; Bresee's Peerless, Bresee's Climax, Bresee;s King of the Earlies, Bresee's Prolific. Giant King, Giant Lapstone, Walker's Improve 3. Regent, Sovereign Kidney, Patterson's Victoria, at 4d ft; Winter Kidney, Early Champion, Fortyi'old, Pink-eyed Kid ney, Tod's Perfection, at.Sd $ ft ; Blue Tartar, Jack son's Kidney, at Id $ ft. , A TJCKLAND SAVINGS BANK A P BNNY B ANK At the Office of the Auckland Savings Bank NOW OPEJST. HOTXRS O? ATTENDANCE FOR DEPOSITORS : The Bank will'be open on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, from 12 to 2 o'clock, and on Saturdays from 10 to 12 o'clock, both to pay and bboibvb Money, and on Saturday Evenings to take in money only, from 1 to 9 o'clock. R. CAMERON, Manager. PHILLIPPS AND SON, • OIL, COLOUB, and GLAS3 MERCHANTS, Importers of Paperhangings, Scrim, Paints, Oils, Turpentine, Colouro, Varnishea, 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 Sashes, Doors, &c. B Glass cut to size, and carefully packed. 05 and 97, Queen-street. R. FAULDER, Sole Contractor ■ to the City Council for the Em rtying 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 J~ & J SOPP ET, FEEEMAN'S BAY STEAM MILLS, I AND ] No. 101, Lower Qt/een-stbeet, Wharf, ' Ado tf * a£h ».



Bnsiness Cards- NEWTON STEAM SANITARY PIPS WORKS. To the Public of Auckland and Subukbs. I now offer my Largo Stock of GIAZED SOCKET PIPES at a Greater Reduction on Former Prices, or from Fifty to Sixty ppr Ornt. under the PET Pipes now using in Forf>street and the Road to Parnell. GEORGE BOYD. p H E A V I N S WORLD'S HIGHEST FRIZT3 IMPROVED SFXF.CLEANBING RAPID WATER FILTER. The underpinned has jnst received his first shipment of the above, whioh will pntifv tbo most offeosive water with !.stoni.«hfn? rapidity, md. ate the ONLY n*TS CAVKMi "V REMOVING ANIMAI.CIJI.ffi AKI) SKWAOTC, being sci constrnctod as to prevent the passage of U>o must minute. bodies. They fclso MA.T«ftIACiTiY REDUCE H!- EDNKSS, and an. the ONLY KIMCBBB WHICH TXi ■OT KE WKR the WATJBk FLAT «.XD INSIPID, as instead of withdrawing carboric acid from the water they impart ir. There is ro water which they cio riot tender Sparkling, AVholefomo, ftinl agreeable. Their vrii'cip'e a'l vantage* over all other Jfiltnrs are iheir simplicity of construction, rapidity and regularity with which they perform their work, rind the- fe.cilii.y with which they can be thoroughly cleaned by anyone iv a few minut"?. SOLE AGENT FOR ATCKLAND: W. S. JONES, WnOLEHALK SADDT/FK AND IMPORTER, Queen-street. QUPPOUT LOCAL INDUSTRIES SOAP! SOAP! SOAP! ,T. t LLENDETI. Bprb to direct 0i« attention of the'Publio to the fact that his Carbolic Soap Jb a futo preventive against PMAI.Ii-I'OX. MeAßlivß, and all Coutaftionw Diwaees, and highly recommended l>y the Pnblic Health Daefors &ha thorough dipin fectant lor general domestic use. A free use of this Soap in families would.tern! to k-fpcn doctor's bills. J.A. would alpo draw the attention of the Trade to his various br&nds of First Prize Common Soaps, which for years have givfn general patisfaciion; also to his now Local Industry—the manufacture of Fancy Toilv.t Soai\ of. the various kimlu aH under: — Family Brown Windsor, in ham and tablets, 7 and 141b boxi'S Fancy assorted Oval Tablets, 7 and 141b boxes Fancy >ssornd fqunr" Tablets, 7 and 141t> boxes _ Honey, Glycerine, Elder Flower, and Carbolic, in fearP and tablets, 7 and 14th boxes Soft Soap, for Wool-washing, Machinery, and gen oral scouring j urpofc'eH, equal to the im ported article Greaves, for Dog and Fowl Feed, always on hand. Parnell Steam Soap and Candle Works, Office, 7, Queen-street, Auckland. J. ALLENKER, Proprietor. TIMBER! TIMBER! The Union Sash and Door Company, Mechanics' Bay, have on hand a very large Stock of all kinds of Timber for Buildings, and an unsurpassed quality of Second-class Stuff at very low rates. Sashes, Doors, Mouldings, and Ton^ued and Grooved and Wide Boards, alsolvery cheap. "DAEN EIVL~~NTJ RSE R IE S. A MASON BROTHERS, In thanking their numerous patronß for the Mild nupport so liberally bestowed during the past ten yours, beg to Intimate this is the proper season for PLANTING, ana to solicit an INSHROTION of their Oil y A MENTAL, FLOWING, AND. OTHER SHRUBS, FOREST, SHELTER", AND FRUIT TRKES, ofwjiich they have a Large aud Variktj Collection. The Stock, thi* season, is the best they have ever offered to the public, the plants being full-sized, well grown, and in splendid condition for removal. Gardens Laid Out by Contract. Descriptive Catalogues msty be had on application to MASON BROS., PAR NELL NURSERIES ; Or, to KOBT. BREWIN (our Agent), seed Merchant, Queen-street. Auckland. "PISHERAN D C 0., JD Wholesale, Shipping, and Family Butcher, Queen-street, corner of Durham-street, Auckland. Poultry of all kind s dressed to order. Prime Smoked Tongues, Home-cured Bacon. Corned Beef on sale in large quantities. N.B.—Dealers in Game. Live Pheasants forwarded to all parts of the Colony upon receipt of order. Families waited on in town, or Bukurbs. AUCKLAND WATEEWOEKS. BRANSTON & FORSTER, DULY LICENSED PLTJMBEES, Are prepared to lay on 'Water Services in accordance with the Specifications and General Conditions required, and on the most reasonable terms. BRANSTON & FORSTER, Plumbers *nd Gasfttters, &c Albert-street. EX <BE 0 DICK CASTLE, AT "THE PHARMAC V," 100 DOZEN J. AND E. ATKINSON'S CELEBRATED PEKFUMEKY, Comprising THE FASSJH lON ABLE PERFUMES Ess. of Mandevilla 1 Ess. of Burlingtonia Ess. of Oytisus Ess. of Aponogeton Ess. of Seringa Ess. of Gardenia ESS. OP THE WHITE EOSE ES3. OF THE STEPHANOTIS, In Bottles at 2s 6d, ss, 7s 6d, 14s, and 245. Also, a great variety of well-known anl popular perfumes by the same makers. EX 'WAVE OF LIFE': 15 CASES BRISTOL'S, ATER'S, & TOWNSEND'J SARSAPAEILLA, &c, &c. AICKIN, ' CHEMIST AND PHARMACIST, QUEEN - STREET, Auckland.



Miscellaneous- TMPORTED DIRECT FROM THE X FACTORY, BY T. AND S. MORRIN, FOR }?. H. L EWISSON, 30 OASES AMERICAN CLOCKS. CLOCKS ! . CLOCKS! CLOCKS ! Now on Sam. CLOCKS 1 CLOCKS ! CLOCKS! Each Clock has been taken to pieces and oiled. VW The' following are the prices:— Each. £ s. d. 6-inch 1-day ■• .. 015 0 8„1, 0 " 6 8 „ 8 150 10 „ 1 1 5 ° 10 „ 8 1 15 0 12„8, • 2 ° ° STRIKING CLOCKS. 8 „ 1 „ Striking .... ..150 8 „ 8 „ „ •■ 1 15 0 10 „ 1 „ „ I 7 6' 10 „ 8 „ 2 0 0 12 „ 8 „ „ .. •210 0 Gothic 1-day Striking .. .. •• ..1 °°, Gothic 8-day Striking .' 15 0 EACH CLOCK. GUARANTEED AND SENT TO ANY PART OF TEE CITY. The Best Quality ok "Watebettertt. •$; BL. LEWISSON, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND, OrPOSHE THE TJHION B>NK. WE beg to intimate to our old cus tomers that we have Commenced Business upon the site of the Late Fire. INDIAN AND CHINESE /<>>,, TEAS. /^ / / fy / OILMEN'S /4y / STORES. /^y / A/ ' /X§ / GROCERS / / AND /J*? / CHEESEMONGERS, /C\ / QUEEN-STREET, / /Cy / . Auckland. * mHOS. J. HAEB UT T, JL . , OLD "ECHO" OFFICE, Shortlani>-street. J Begs to draw the attention of the Ladies of Auckland to the Sale of DRAPERY AND HOSIERY GOODS, SEALSKIN AND CLOTH JACKETS, ; COSTUMES, SKIRTS, ETC., *: : Which will be offered on ■ , - THURSDAY AND FOLLOWING DAYS. " J^K 'Jilso the attention of Gentlemen to a /* ' Choice Selection of CUTLERY, POCKET KNIVES, TOOLS, , BAGATELLE BILLIARD TABLES, &0., . -■;•; ,'. ■.'■.'. :;( ii ' ' ' WATCHES, JEWELLERY, &&.



For Sale. 0 SHIPPERS, CONTRACTORS, AND - BUILDERS. X A TJ R I T I MBBK The undersigned is selling at GREATLY REDUCED KJATES. G. A. HARRIS, BRITOMART ROAD, AND AT THE SPIT, NAPIER. January 26, 1876. TtfOß SALE, cheap, 500,000 Seedling 1 and Transplanted Forest Trees and Shrubs. 2,000,000 Quicks, free on board steamer, 6s per 1,000. JOHN" HALE, Nurseryman, Waimea Eoad, Nelson. OR IMMEDIATE SALE, thre' Eligible Building Allotments, Brighton Road. Price Low, Terms easy. • SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, /iDrt'MWTB. FOR Immediate Sale, at wy low prices, several choice Allotments at Ponsonby. Applyt° JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Qneen-street. FOR Positive Sale, at a very low . price, a really good 6-roomed House, with freehold garden in good order, 48 x 11G feet, situated in Oxford-street, South Newton. . . ~ ApPlyl" JOHN SOPPET, ' \" No 8. Queen-street TQIOR immediate Sale, on easy terms, M' a comfortable four-roomed House, with good w«U &C and frcebofd allotment. 66 x 80 feet, in Alma ' Place, Ireland-street. : Applyto' JOHN SOPPET, Wo. 8, Queen-street. OR SALE, at a Very Low Price, a Partly Improved FARM cf 81 Acres, with House, &c, about 33 Miles from Town. A rmlv. to JOHN SOPPETT, No 8, Queen-street. I7OE SALE, a bargain, at Richmond, a comfortable four-roomed cottage with 11 allotments, 66 feet by 150 feet, on easy terms. ,- APPlyto '■-. JOHN SOPPETT, N 0.,8. Queen-street^ OR Immediate Pale* at an exceed . ingly low price, a compact Farm of 100 acres good land, 25 of which are in grass, with four-roomed House, Stables. &c, only 4 mi}fifi from Hamilton, with frontage to the main road.k''! '■ . APl>lyto JOHN SOPPET, No/8, Queen-street. F~ OR SALE, on very easy terms, at ■ • Ponsonby, a good 6-roomed. House, with every ; convenience, and freehold allotment 45 x 110 feet. i Applyto/; ■ JOHN SOPPETT, ;,: : •.' No 8, Queen-street. "POR Positive Sale, cheap, on easy -C terms, a good four-roomed Cottage, with outbuildings,-and good freehold garden 40x 100 ft, good wtU, etc, atd splendid riew, »t Glenburn, Ponsonby,—Apply to John Soppet, 3?o 8, Queen- ■ street," . TO BE LET, at Ellerslie, within five minutes waiK of the Railway Station, a well-built compact Family Home, of six rooms, out buildings, with large concrete well, including six and a-hal£ acreß of best volcanic land, all in good pasture, securely fenced and sub-divided by substantial Btone walls. Apply to H. ASHTON & SONS, No. 8. New Zealand Insurance Buildings, FfO SHIPPERS, MILL OWNERS, &o. For Sale, 5S KEGS SALT BUTTER, chiefly from -r good dairies. Liberal' Discount to Large Buyers. ADAM LAYBOURN, Commission Agent, fort-street. MR. PYCROFT, Assistant Master, City Weat No. 2, prepares Candidates for Education Bonrd Certificates, and for Legal and Civil Service Examinations. Hours of attendance (at the School):— Wednesday and Fiiday, 7 Ojp^rn^Satoday^O.lSj^m^ J. C. PELHAM'S T ADDER AND JjiAOTOBY, 49, VIOTOEIA-STBEBT, EVEET DESCRIPTION OF Ladders, Barrows, and Steps, Barrow Wheels, Gud geons Bolts, etc, Clothes-horses, Olothes-boxeß, Travelling Chests, Blind Rollers, etc., on hand or made to order. N.B.—Ladders, Barrows, and Steps lent on hire. "REMOVAL. —J. HE APE invites X\) the public to call and try his quality of Goods . for the very low p ices he is asking—Winceys from 6d up, French Merinos from Is lOd up to 3s 6d, and , a nice variety of "Dress Goods at equally low prices;. . Calicoes andi'Sheetings, Hoßiery. etc., all good value or m oney.—Note tbe address: J. HEAPS, Symonds treet, corner of East-street. n'HEAPEST AND BEST ADVERTISING MEDIUM FOR NORTHERN DISTRICTS. THE WHANGABEI COMET Has a Greater Circulation in the North lhan all other \. Papers combined. The advertising scale is very moderate. 1 ALDERTON AND BUCKHURST, proprietors. QOCIETY OF ARTISTS, AUCKLAND. K.j' " THE BLACK AND WHITE EXHIBITION1 w£H b» held in the Auekhnd Institute Bnildine on June 5, and following dnys. Exhibits received from May 25 to June 2, both days inclusive. Exhibitors must fnruish full particulars with their work. •> Members nf tbe Society of Artists must produce their Tickets of Membership on admlsason. J. SYMONS, Secretary, 6, Wyndham-street. A UCKLA.ND & MERCER RAILWAY. JSL . On and. after Tuesday, May 23, the hours forre ceivinpr Goods at Auckland will be from 8 a.m. to 6 ■. p.m.; on Saturdays not after 3 pm. Goods for Manurewa, Hunua, Buckland's, and Pokcno must be prepaid. If consignees are not at these stations to receive goods the railway cannot undertake responsibility in case of lobs. By order. A. V. MACDONAIiD, " General Manager, i ■ ■ TtgEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. KAIPARA RAILWAY. Kegular Trains will be run on the Line on and after Friday, the 29th October leaving Helensville at 7.30 sum.; and Riverhead at 1 30 p.m. ' FRANK B. PASSMORE. ■ mo CQUJSTTRY . STOREKEEPERS, , X HOTEL-KEEPERS, AISD OTHERS. Persons desirops of obtaining a Supply of COPPER T COINAGE are requested to call at the Eybnihg Stab Office.