The Evening Star.

Vol. VIII.—No. 2,154.

AUCKLAND, KZ M iIOFDAY, JANUARY 29, 1877.

PRICE : ONE PENNY.



c£ik*^ PEGU LA R MONTHLY AND MELBOURNE. The fast and favourite S.S. HERO, Captain Logan; may be expected here again about the 20th February. She will leave forSydneyand Melbourne three days after arrival. For freight or passage, apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agents. 16, Queen-street, Auckland, Bth January, 1876. «£&s*=*- TTNION .STEAMSHIP COM- J|||||> U PANY (LIMITED). FOR TARANAEI, NELSON, PICTON, WEL LINGTON, LYTTELTON, AND PORT chalmers. Booking through to Sydney, Melbourne, [ and all New Zealand Pokts. Time Table— January 1877. t i . i Cj _• Z-< i-c CH e-§.1% j g t . liiß° < £ t B § p 'T; ue- w e , Sat. H Jan. Jan. Feb. H _ _ _ — — — 30 31 3! £ 6 12 O | | a.m. no'ii. The S,B. ROTORUA will leave the Wharf this day (Monday), at 7 p.m.; and the Anchorage Tti-MOKROW (Tuesday), January 30, at 6 a.m. H33 Note.—From 15th December to the .ilst January, RETURN TICKETS will be issued to ports within the Colony at which, the Company s steamers call, at Reduction of 30 per Cent, oil Double Fares, available for return till the 2bth February. HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Agents. Corner Queen and West Queen-streets. sS-v*^ OJTEAM COMMUNICATION lllyS^-ic) BETWEEN AUCKLAND AND ■SE^e^THE THAMES. The fast and commodious s.s. ROTOMAHANA, A. Farquiiak, Master, will leave as under :— From Auckland: Monday, 12 midnight. From Thames: Monday, G a.m. Return Tickets, available from Friday, Jan uary 2(5, till Friday, February 2, Saloon, 10s ; Steerage, fe. . . Weather and other circumstances permitting. A. MCGREGOR, Agent. <"f&Bsfe fe , TR 1011 'COKOMANDEL. •^Ssssssss* The s g ARGYLE will leave every MONDAY MORNING at 12 noon, and every FRIDAY at 3 p.m. FOR RUSSELL, WANGAROA, AND MANGONUI. The s.s. lONA will leave EVERY MONDAY at 5 p.m. (weather permitting). Passengers booked and small parcels prepaid at the Oiiice on the Wharf. No cargo received after -1 p.m— strictly adhered to. FOR "WANGAREI AND MANGAPAI (Calling at McKENZIE'S COVE to Land ' Mangawai Passengers). The s.s. ARGYLE will leave for the above place EVERY TUESDAY, at 5 p.m. FOR TAURANGA. (To connect with the s.s. STAFF A for all BAY OF PLENTY PORTS.) The s.s. R O WE N A. Will leave as follows :— January 2'J March 2 February 2 ~ 7 " 12 ',' 16 ; i 6 „ 2i 21 „ 20 „ 26 - At 5 p.m. A. MCGREGOR. Manager. ~£k**^ 101011 THE HOT SPRINGS, WMs^ Sj mahurangi. matakana, ■^S^KAWAU, & LITTLE OMAHA. The p.s. ANNE MILBANK, Captain KASPEB, will sail as under: — AUCKLAND AND HOT SPRINGS. From Auckland every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, at 11 a.m. From Hot Spring's every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, at mid-day. Mahurangi. For Mahurangi every Thursday and Saturday at 11 o'clock. From Mahurangi every Monday and Friday at 1U a.m., when tides will allow. Matakana, Kawau, and Omaha. For Matakana, &c., every Tuesday at 11 am. From Matakana, &c., every Wednesday. Weather and other circumstances permitting. For freight or passage ap^to^ & gQN _ -vft^ OTEAM COMMUNICATION with the thames and coromandel. Time Table : ■ • FOR THAMES-LALLA ROOKII (s.s.) Tuesday, at 11 a.m. , FOR THAMES-ENTERPRISE (p.s.): "Wednesday, 11 p.m. Friday, 11 p.m. Return Tickets, 7s. (id.; Steerage, ss. FOR COROMANDEL-DURHAM (s.s.) Tuesday, 7 p.m. AU cargo Wbo alongside one hour before sail- and other circumstances permitting. Not responsible for any cargo or parcels put On board without a shipping note. Excursion Steamers alv^to H^^ ri^A. T^ 0R I^DON DIRECT. $Tf^|f|j|^ The favourite Al Clipper s.<~*~._^ GLENLORA, Ti<s Tt MiTCHBtiL. Commander, now alongside the ■Queen-street Wharf, and having the greater part of her cargo engaged, will meet with quick Has first-class passenger accommodation. For freight or passage a^to^ & Atr^nts. TJIQirLETUKA~DIKECfI The brigantino tel2S§3g£as2 AUGUSTA WiU leave for the above port on THURSDAY, aUP'm- W. LODDER, Manager. ■< E^^~^f~A~r W E R AJ 3|||§fe VY HOT SPRINGS. Arrangements have been made with the owners of the 'LILLY' to run her as an kxti a Boat during the Summer Months. She wll con vey passengers at the Bfiiucßn J?ar»o« 10s. foi a Return Ticket, and the Manager ot the Hotel has Reduced this Chabob kobßoabd, including Baths, Towels, &c, to 15s. for First class, and 10s. for Second-class, from bAlUlv D^eS££ Dw-£ leave -cry Sa^ayat 2 p.m.. and return to Auckland at hall-past 9 a.m. oa jVtpndays. 1^ O R W A I U X U. «lSi&i»'' The s.s. TAM O' SHANTER will leave for Waiuku as follows:— ■feafeS" Heads Sr^aUpTkms on



O TEAM TO RIVEEHEAD Ssso3> OXCE DAILY. The s.s. LILLY will leave as under :— torn Riverhead— From Auckland— 9 a.m. 1.30 p.m. J. CASEY & SON. <KiS&^ "IirAIKATO STEAM NAVI- Jggi^SZ V V GATTON & COAL MINING "&K=aSSSss^CO2IPAN V (LIMITED). TIME~TABLE: The steamer BLUENOSE Leaves Mercer for Hamilton—Tuesday, Thurs day, and Saturday, at 10.30 a.m. Leaves Hamilton for Mercer—Monday, Wednes day, and Friday, at 8.30 a.m. FRANZ SOKERFF, Secretary. Fort-street, January G, 1577. jSShA. "DASSENGERS' LINE OF s**^5 **^ JL PACKETS TO NEW ZEA i^SSffiffiSiffaa Owned by Messes. Shaw, Savill & Co., 31, Leadenhall-street, London. The above Lino of Ships are REGULAR i TRADERS to all the principal ports of New ', Zealand. They are clipper ships, classed Al at ; Lloyds, and commanded by experienced masters. ; The Bill of Fare is most substantial and of the best quality, and the accommodation roomy and i convenient. i The undersigned are empowered to grant passages from London to New Zealand, payment for winch has been guaranteed in the Colony. Return ships to London also leave at almost regular intervals. Full particulars on application to L. D. NATHAN & CO., ) OWEN & GRAHAM, } Agents. OIiUICKSHANK & C 0.,) ATEW ZEALAND SHlP £§3s§!^. JJS PING COMPANY Head Office: Christchurch, N.Z. London Branch : 84, Bishopsgate-street within, THE COMPANY'S FLEET consists of :— Tons. Tons. TheIIURUNUI ..1051 TheWATKATO ..1053 MATAU RA .. 898 WAIMATE .. 1157 OPAWA 1000 WAIMEA.... 871 OR ART 1051 WAIPA 1057 OTA XI 1053 WATROA .... 1057 PLAKO 1000 WAITANGI 1161. RAKAIA ....1057 WAITARA .. 83:5 RANGITIKI 1225 WANGA'NUIIOOO These magnificent clippers are of the highest class at Lloyd's, purchased or built specially to iii Kit the requirements of the trade between the United Kingdom and New Zealand. The saloons and state cabins are superbly fitted $ jid arranged and provided with every requisite for the com fort of the passengers, who are p: fovided with bedding and all cabin fittings. The dietary scale is most liberal. Second-class :and steerage accommodation is all that can be desired, and the ships are commanded by experienced mas ters. The Company also charters ship:; of the highest class as required, and vessels a re despatched from London to each of the principal ports of the colony with strict punctuality every month. The Company has always ships, loading home ward from New Zealand. Arrangements for the passages of friends to and from the colony, and also for the conveyance of cargo, can ha made at the Head Office, Christ church, or at any of the Branches in the colony. AUCKLAND BRANCH—93, QUEEN-STREET , r^JV "WEW ZEALAND SHlP ■rMf§^ pt:n tg co.s lin:e. i^gE^S*^ FOR LONDON DIRECT. The Al Iron Barque LOCH URR, 716 tons register, Samttbl MuiiDOCii, Comman der, having a largo part of her cargo engaged, will have quick despatch. For freight or passage apply to NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING CO. (LIMITED), A e> cnts. £**.3x IT'OIL FREIGHT OR SpSl^ JO CHARTER. M&^Sgs^ '|lnc A1 Clipper Schioonnr eatz&gSSSm pjoNKEIt, about 100 tons. Has splendid carrying capacity, and very light draft of water. For further porticulars, apply to OWEN & GRAHAM,. Auckland. p-3- mHE Brigantine FLIUT, ~-Hr4\>^ -«- 10° tons register, John ife^fsSsX McKIMTZnt, Master, is a Regular Trader between ALGKLAND and atessszSuai LYTTELTON. For freight or passage apply to D. H. MCKKNSSITC. AnoklftJirl. T"«bni».rv IS. IW. <^i^^) > - r|^ ! M: E TABLE, S.S. TRANSIT. Leave Auckland: Leave Wairoa: Tuesday, 1.30 a.m. . Tuesday, S a.m. Wednesday, 2 p.m. Thursday, 9 a.m. Friday, 3 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. Single Fares, 3s. Gd.; Return, 53. Freight, 10s per ton. M. NTCCOK Agent. vujs.-*k~ AUCKhAN D"sT EA M PACKET ■ COMPAN V -Jsszs&^u-s (LIMITED). FOR GIS BORNE, NAPIER, AND WELLINGTON. The s.s. STAR OF THE SOUTH. Will leave for the above ports on WEDNES DAY, January 31, at 3 o'clock p.m., carrying cargo to all ports. w . LODDER , Manager. n ALVANIZED IRON WORKS" V ' S. PARKER, MANUFACTURER of GALVANIZE!) IRON, RIDGING, SPOU TIN G, PIPING, And all kinds of Sheet Iron and Zinc Work. CORRUGATED IRON TANKS on Hand, or Made to Order, at the Works, Wellesley-street. Plumbing Work in every Branch of the Irade. Gasiittingof every style done at shortest notice. Experienced Workmen sent to any part or the Country. S PARKER has erected first-class machinery, and having completed all his arrangements for manufacturing, is in a position promptly to execute all orders. List of Prices forwarded upon application. Orders per coach, train, carrier, or coasting vessel, receive immediate attention. S. PARKER, Licensed Plumber for Auckland Waterworks, wellesley-street, Auckland. mLMBER^ IMB ER ! TIMBER ! THE UNION SASH AND DOOR COMPANY MECHANICS' BAY, IIAYE ON HAND :— A very Large Stock of all kinds of TIMBER for BUILDINGS, at lowest rates; and a good lot of SECOND-CLASS STUFF (clearing out below Cost Price. ,W Sashes, Doors, Mouldings, Tongued and Grooved and Wide Boards also very cheap. v/oon Turning in at,t, its BnANCHwa. (fTHEAP DRAPE R V STO XE, \j BYMONDS-STREST, Not Selling Off, neither Selling under Coat, but I have several lines bought much under value, which I ana offering at very low prices : to give the public the benefit. In Flowers, Ribbons, General Millinery, Haberdashery, &c, Drapery ; Boys' Suits f rprr 3a 6d. to 135.; Umbrellas, Irom 3s. Sd.; Ladies and Children's Hats, from Is.; Men's from, 1,8,34 | $EA*%



V-EW "OAT TERNS i JfP^lilili PAPERHANGINGS, I ,pS^™csij|j^ Just Opened ; dciffiKiliVj^Ss^fi—^ Ex ' City of Auckland.' ! Cheap Scrim. Hessian, &c. Window Glass, at reduced prices ! Paints, Oils, Turps, White Lead, Zinc, White ! Varnishes, &c, and every description or i Painters' materials Patent Silicate and Carson s Anticorrosion Paint PORTLAND CEMENT GILT MOULDINGS, GLASS SHADES j Artists' Requisites, &c. ji Agents for Maw & Co., Encaustic Tile Manu ;: 'f acturers. Samples and drawings on view at our I Wa™hoU! & 97, QUEEN-STREET. \ W. PHILLIPPS & SON. i -jsr EWCASTLE COAL |; .jS AT ONEHUNGA. ■ The Cargo of Newcastle Coal, ex Syren, FOR i SALE, in "lots to suit purchasers. Wharf", Onehunga. :T>ONES 1 BONES I BONES ! Bought in any quantities for Cash at the Free : -man's' Bay Bone Mills, and at No 101, Lower Queen-street, by j, & j, SQPPET. '■ -J> I A N O ! PIANO! ' MR. II ROWS begs to inform the Ladies and JGivitlemen of Auckland that he gives Lessons on : tlihis Piano at £1 Is. a Quarter (one lesson a week), , 'Cither ar, the pupils' homes or at at his private residence. Mrs. Deane's, Karangahapo Road, opposite L. D. Nathan's, Esq. 0 UORTTJyI^oWE SHILLING! A DREAM OF LIFE : SONGS AND SONNETS. By John Blackman. R^ T. T~_TA FFO'RJD, SURGEON ff^sr^^ Wakefield "DENTlST, trmfeipl street. Teeth extracted without Pain by Dr. Clover's Patent Oxide Gas. ArHfifM.il Toot.li {from Ono fen ft Full SatV, ■]*/|-ONEY to LEND in large or small IVb sums, at low rate of interest.—Apply to Mr. LAISIILEY", Solicitor, 1 n^h-strcet. MONEY to LEND on first-class free hold security, at low rates of interest.— ; R. C. DYER, Shortiand-strcet^ :m,/fONEY TO LEND in large or small .'_?'_. sums at a moderate rate of Interest.— J;t.e~kson and TtnßSP.ll. Solicitors. I" REALITIES FOR CHRISTMAS. \j CLOSE BROT II E lIS, I 226 & 228, Qu__N-STii__T, Respectfully announce to their numerous Cus tomers that tlioy are now showing some of tho PRIMES'! HAMS AND BACON OF THE SEASON. Due regard has been paid to please the palate of connoisseurs, by having1 on hand bohio of the RIPEST CHEESE in the Market. *t3T Note our Removal: Close to Messrs. J. and J. Dickey's. CLOSE BROS., 220 & 228, QUEEN-STREET, E.C. ~~ .-,* «_P"jf 1 UCKUNI) VaiEIiCEtTRAiLWA V. t__ — ■ CIUCKET MATCIT, Jaxuakv _:>t;i, 30th, and 31st. Tickets will bo issued from Auckland. Xew market, and Onehuntfa, to the Cricket Match, at Three Shillinsa each, which includes Rail way Fare, return (irrespective of class) and entrance to the Match. January 29th. return journey at single rates. Auckland. Newmarket, and Onehunga to Kller slie. One Sliillinj;, single or return (irrespective ol! class). Trains will rnn every haii-nonr, from 10 a.m. till 7 p.m., between Auckland, Newmarket, and Kllerslie; and every hour between Onehunga, Kllerslie, and Auckland. PAPAKURA RACES, JANUAUY 29T.H. A Special Train leaves Auckland at 11 a.m., rci 'n-)iiiij-c from Papalcuraat 5.10 p.m. No-Goods on 3 anuaiy 29th, and only on 30lh and 31st by special arrangement on Saturday previous. By order. A . V . MACDONALD, General Manager. _ IW-EW LOCAL IN D U"S T R Y~. G. R. BURGESS, Pure Ultramarine Blue Manufacturer. Proprietor many years in the J employ or Harper Twelvetrces, the renowned I manufacturers. . A trial solicited. Ask for it and ivase ior yourselves. Auckland Agent: Mr G. W. Owen. Sffttrnfacfcorv: York-nt.rwrt. V.n.vnal}. -%~WT ANTED KNOWN, tiiatyou can get V¥ Good French Felt Hat for 2/11, a OnomU«R' City Olothine ~Mn.rt. 92. Oip.p.n-stro.p.t.t ¥ OND O N AND PAR I S 8 1 PATTERN DEPOT, QUEEN-STBEET. MRS. BUTTERWORTH Invites the attention of her friends to NEW GOODS JUST OPENED UP. LONDON and PARTS MILLINERY AND COSTUMES. ECKU-FISCHEURS and MANTELETS In the N ew Colours. SLEEVELESS JACKETS and APRONS in Lace and other Material, from 3s- lid. each. A CHOICE STOCK OF LADIES' UNDER CLOTHING always on hand. Children's Costumes in Great Varikty. A Large Assortment, of HATS and BONNETS (Trimmed and Untrimmed). TRIMMED HATS from 1/11. Mrs. Butterworth having secured First class Hands both in the Millinery and Dress Departments, is now prepared to completo orrlPrs at the short.P.stnot.io«. /CHURCH OF ENGLAND GRAMMAR \j SCHOOL, PARNELL. (Affiliated to the New Zealand University). QUARTER DAYS: January 25, April 12, July 5, September 27. Head Master : Jas. Adams. 13.A., Member of Convocation of the London University. Classical Master : Rev. Joseph Kates. English Master: Mr. J. P. Gradwell, Lon don University. Drawing Master: Mr. Kenneth Wat Kins. Botanical Master : T. F. Cheeseman, F.L.S. The next Quarter begins on WEDNESDAY, ' 'For term's and Prospectus, apply to the Head Master- A UCKLAND COLLEGE AND GRAM j J\. MAR SCHOOL. (Affiliated to the Univkhsity of Nev^ Zealand). ! The Quarter Days for tho current year are 6th February, 27th April, 17th July, and sth October. ry, 'faRQUHAU MACRAE, Head Master. CiTAMFOIiD HOUSE, Upper Symonds". r5 direct. Mrs .1... R. Nicholson'^ pupiH will t



A R X I V E D, EX 'HAWEA' : 1 TON NEW CANTERBURY CHEESE 2 „ OLD Ex ' Saxon' : G CASES BACON & HAMS, in Cloth. T. H. HALL & CO. Appointment <££ 4^v> Marchioness Ladyship aJ Normanby. MR S. P A T E, STAY, CORSET, SURGICAL, AND RIDING BELT MAKER, VICTOIiIA-STKKKT. Mrs. P. begs to inform the Ladies of Auckland and its vicinity that she has just received, ex Abernytc, a splendid stock of Stay Materials from home, including White and Grey French Coutilles, White and Pink Battecns, Scarlet Lasting and strong Kettering; Jean; also, strong Belt Elastic. Inspection invited. k g- g E L L, g pj o FIRST CLASS PRIVATE BOARDING ESTABLISHMENT, PORTLAND HOUSE, HOBSCX-STKEET, AUCKLAND, N.Z. Single and Double Bedrooms and Private Parlours for Families. TKB MS MODEBA TE. T N O. C. C L 6~lf~G H, (t? MECHANIST. Masefi kt,d 's Buildings, Albert-street, Auckland. Scwinf?, Knitting, Washing, and every other description of domestic and general Light Machinery made and repaired. Model Engines, Inventors' Models, and Optical and Scientific Apparatus made and repaired. Metal Turning a.nrt Horinpr, Screw and Whral Ciittmrj-. &c. Sec. AND J. S O P P E T, o Fkkeman's Bay Steam Mills, And No. 101, Lower Queen-street Wharf, Auckland. TVTEW GROCERY, TEA, PROVISION, 1M AND SEED WAREHOUSE. BEST GROCERIES, FINEST TEAS, SPLEX ])W PROVISIONS, And shortly, FRESH SEEDS of every description. W. SPRAGO & CO., CORNEK OF TiDOATRE ROYAL BUILDINGS, QUEJSN-STKEIST. -^ o T__£ c 1^- C. T. HARDING [laving Purchased the Joint Business of Messrs. F. Akciiard & J. JJitowN, Coal and Firewood Marcrmnts, oi: Mechanics' Bay, begs to intimate that he :s prepared to execute all orders for COAL, FIREWOOD, &c, on the most liberal terms, and hopes by strict attention to business to receive a share, of the patronage ko liberally accorded to his predecessors. N.B.— Poats, Rails, and Palings, always on hand. FENCING OF ALL DESCRIPTION. Carting done with despatch. All orders left at Mr. It. Brewin's Auckland Hwil Depot, will ro.iMV.v", prompt; attention. W" ILLIAM AUSTRALIA GRAJIAM, (Lal.o Precce and Graham), Licensed Intbiu'retbr and Surveyor, Tamaherc, Waikato. Address in Auckland :—William Colemau. X.so.. Solicitor. VuliNi.n fjano. rSIEMPEUANCE BOARDING HOUSE J. BRAME, Pkoi'RIETOR. Visitors from the country, and Boarders will find this establishment convenient for town business, and atfchosamo time quiet and retired, and oll'criiiK tlrst-cliwsd accommodation, with liome comforts.—Address : Upper Queen-street, corner of Tiirnor-Rl.rfiet. q P E C I A L NOT I~C ~K Parties sending PARCELS to any part of the Waikato can rely upon them being forwarded with dispatch by Early Train, thence per Coach, by bookine; at the oiiice of JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. A iron t for Mr. W. K. OartAv. ILLINERY & STRAW-WORKING ESTABLISHMENT. MR S. R O U N T 11 E E Ucgs to inform her friends and Hie public that she has REMOVED to those Large and. Con venient Business Premises lately occupied by Mr. S. Parker, WELLESLEY-STREET, cor ner of Market Entrance, and nearly opposite Mr. Dawson's, Chemist. All work is conducted under Mrs. Rountree's careful supervision. Hats. &c, renovated and cleaned to the most recent fashion, and to suit the season. m O T H E B O O T T R A D E. FOR SALE, a RETAIL BOOT and SHOE BUSINESS in Wellington. For the last five years it has been doing the largest business, and employing the most hands, in town, and the position is unsurpassed. Applications will be received up to Ist February. Or, an active Partner, who would place some capital in the business; a thorough knowledge o+' the trade in dispensable. Or, a Manager wanted: must be ablo to cut and lit up for it.ll sorts of feet, and take the management of the business entirely.— Address Box 79, Post-office, Wellington; or to Messrs. Lewis B£OS.,_Auckland. WANTED Known, that D. Goldie is prepared to supply all kinds of Timbe and other Building Materials, including Sashes, Doors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, House Blocks, Posts, Rails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iro Bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, &C, &c. at the lowest market price, at his Yards, Cus torn -house-street. WANTED to SELL, or to Let, a Large Brick Store.—For particulars., apply to Mr Alfred Smart. Victoria-street East. "T^TANTEp, Intending Purchasers 'of V V Bug.s?y Harness, to know that the under signed has Two Sets of Best English-made, with Silver or German Silver Mountings; also Four Sets Best Brass Mounted ditto, for sale at cost price, to make room for large shipments to arrive per Loch Fergus and Abernyte. A large stock of extra strong Bullock Hide Riding Saddles, made expressly for Butchers and other heavy work, at 775. 6&. each, complete with mounts. — W. S. JONES, Wholesale and Retail Saddler, Manufacturer and Importer, Quean - street. N.B.—A few best quality Riding baddies, slightly ' damaged, for sale very cheap. Also, three sots second-hand Spring Cart Harness, Brass o,nd Silver Mnnntnn. aY)" Drar Harnnsfi. ■\XrANTED KNOWN that J. MOREI- V V SON is prepared to execute all kinda of ASPHALTING at reasonable prices.—Address, Newton Road. D^rUnTtile, and pipe manu factory, WAITEMATA. W. D 0 W D E N Having purchased this Property, lately known as " Messrs. Carder Bros.' Pottery, Pipe and Tile Manufactory," with the extensive Shedding' and powerful Machinery, beys to inform the public that he is now prepared to supply DRAINING PIPES and TILES of every description, ! FLOWER-POTS, &c., &c, &c. Orders left with I Mr. D, H. McKenzie, Custom-house-street, will ■' receive prompt attention. I 1%/f R. FAULDEB, Sole Contractor to the I ill City Council for the Emptying of Earth i Closets, Privy Boxes, Cesspits, etc,, is prepared 1 to attend punctually to nil requests regarding the ! above. Persona desiring to hsive the said places i utt'ended to, either weakly, fortnight]", or other-. i wiwe, <:ai> have t\>«- wmo don» by leaving a notice, either verbal < r mi Won, with the Inspector of >;iv;«.inw<». Oi' v rtiniinnli Offloft. Qiißpn-xt.vnot,. OAAA""YA.BDB of MOSGIEL &%P\f%J (Dunodin) TWEEDY at mill , iivicea. is. 6d- P?.r yard,—D. McPttf.kk«iw, Drane.r. ; I fep.. TC«.rn.Tig»!>mHt> »oa.^._ _._... A EC £ E A N^ MKCHANICAt AND OPKHAttNG DENTIST, Prince3-3treet, Aucidand. Pain Jess Kxtraction and all the latest improve ments. WHY buy Slops when you can have a batter article, and at a lower price, at SAMUEL CQQMTIKS1 Oil? Clothing Mart, 82, ; toQgn-su;p§ti



r\ N SALE: 50 hhds. Superior Cider 200 cases Limejuice Cordial 100 cases Sarsaparilla. BALLIN BROS., UPPER QUEEN-STREET, __ ATTCKI.ANP. N SALE, by the UNjljE RSIGNED, Ex 'Orari,' 'City oC Auckland,' ' Abcrnytc,'' Mendoza,' &c.: 800 bags Fine and Coarse Salt 350 boxes Candles, Belmont and Brandon 5000 Fire Bricks, Stourbridge 500 Arch „ ~ 200 casks Cement 100 cases Col man's Starch, white and blue 30 ~ Red Herrings, Whybrow's, Mor- i ton's, and Overall's 10 cases Assorted. Peel, Keillor and Morton 25 cases Bottled Vinegar 25 crises Pickles 30 cases Salad Oil, assorted brands 30 cases Sardines, I and J 20 keys Carbonate Soda, Cream Tartar, and Tartario Acid 40 dozen Waxed Calf, 2 bales Kip 280 Ash Oars 20 cases Corrugated Iron 10 cases Muntz Metal, SheothinsNails, do. Feet, Pitch, Tar, Anchors, Canvas, Sheepwash Tobacco and Sulphur, ; Arrowroot, Corn ti our, Gelatine, Sugar, Tea, Oatmeal, Flour, Oats, Maize, Paper Bags, assorted, &c., &c. A Rents for Lea & Perrin's Sauce, Townshends Sarsaparilla, Government Disinfectants. POTTER & CO., Durham-street. T^TEW ZEALAND LEAD AND GAL i3I VANISED IRON WORKS COMPANY (LIMITED). VICTOKiA-STREET EAST. -FOR SALE- Galvanised Iron Tanks, Chimneys, Spouting Of all kinds, Lead Pipe, Sheet Iron, and all kinds of Plumbers' Materials. N.8.-Highest current rates given for Old Lead and Metals. MR. F. B. WOOI) HA M, TEACHER OF THE PIANOFORTE. Address : Care of Messrs. J. Brown and Sons, Pianoforte Warehouse. Shortland-street. K.B.—Pupils attended in town or country. January l(i, 1877. _ ;__. Mil. MAIDEN 'S 'BUS between AUCKLAND and NEWMARKET will leave as follows: — /"8.15 a.m. /0.30 a.m. 10.15 a.m. 11 a.m. From 11.15 a.m. From 132.30 p.m. Auckland ■< I.IS p.m.. ewmarkots 2 n.m. I 2. to p.m 3.30 p.m. 4.15 p.m I 5 p.m. V.5.45 p.n» V 6.30 p.m. X UCKLAND STEAM CON FECTION X3L FACTORY, ALBERT-SI REET. E. WATERS, CONFECT I O N E R, Begs to inform the public that the following ;<oo(!s, manufactured al iiis factory, are guaran teed of superior quality to any confectionery imporLed into Auckland. They contain no in gredient or colouring matter deleterious to heal Ui :— Dry Goods. Duy Goods—Continued Conversation Lozenges Plain Pipe Conversations Rings Imperial Drops Thick Peppermint* Good Words Thin Peppermints Cinnamon Comfits Fruit Lozenges Chocolat« Creams Fancy LoKoriges London Mixtures Scutch Mixtures Ice ing Sugar Sugar Almonds Persian Sherbert SSSt Almonds Boiled Goods. Birds' Egjfs Mixed Lollies Carrawny Comfits .Slicks (assorted) Carraway <iv. (small) }?arley Sugar Ginger Lozenges Barley Sugar Balls Extra Strong Pepper- Cushions mints Acid Drops Super. Extra Strong Best Acid Drops Peppermints Roao Acid Drops Rose Lozenges Blank Bulls Aniseed Balls Indian Corn Cayenne Lozenges Black Almond Toffly Musk I ozenges. Sweet Kisses Paregoric Cough Lo- Red Cocoanut Ice KCiigea Red and White Cocoa- Bathpipe nut Ice Coalsfoot Rock Honey Toffy Gelatine Lozenges Matrimonial TofFy Jniubos Evcrton Totfy Liquorico Star and Love Rock Pink and White Sugar Imitation Strawberries Candy Imitation Almonds Brown Candy Imitation Raspberries Horchounrl Candy Cough Drops Noiipariel Coniflta Turkish Rock Regent l-'i|>c Tom Thumbs Medicated Lozenges of every description always on hand. Waters' Chocolate, 20s. per dozen. One shilling will be allowed for every tin re turned in good order. WEDDING CAKE ORNAMENTS, BONBONS, Somebody's Luggage, &c., &c., &c. " testimonial. Provincial Laboratory, Auckland, October 2G, 1875.—MR. E. WATERS: Sro,—l have much pleasure in informing you, that alter having made, a very careful analysis of various samples of sweetmeats manufactured by you, I find that they are free from all adulteration, and that the colouring matters are quite innocuous. With regard to the Chocolate, I find that it is quite equal to the best English or French prepara tions; and, being entirely free from husk, it v/ill form an excellent article ot' diet for invalids, especially those suffering from an impaired digestion.—l have the honour to be, sir, your obedient servant, Jajies M. Tunny, Provincial Analyst. T^ILSON & CO.'S CELEBRATED V V BAKING POWD ER.- -This now famed Baking Powder, manufactured by Messrs. Wil son & Co., may be had from any respectable Grocer, or from tho wholesale agents, Messrs. Nathan & Co. The Powder is free from a,ny deleterious'ingredient which is often found in mauy Baking Powders. The local testimonials are of themselves sufficient guarantee as to its purity and efficiency. It is by far beyond the imported article. Ask for Wilson & Co.'s Baking Powder. See that every label is pro perlr marked by the Manufacturers. C. C A R % « HOUSE, LAND, & GENERAL AGENT, RENT AND DEBT COLLECTOR, 129, QUEEN-STREET, few doors below the Union Bank. BILLIARD "O O 6~M. THISTLE HOTEL, i OUKITiN-STRKKT. T~~O SHIPPERS, TIMBER MER CHANTS, BUILDERS, & OTHERS. The tvopura Saw Mill Co. being about to relin quish their Retail Timber business in Auckland, and having to clear out one of their yards by the end of this month, will deal liberally with purchasers. N.B.—The timber yard, with office, &c, to Let. ApPlyt° R.BARTLEY, At the Yard, Breakwater Road, January 11,1877. XTAIIIMONIUMS. — Just arrived, per si. JIL Tamaya, a fine selection of these favorite Instruments. They aro all full compass, With from one to ten stops, in polished Oak, Walnut, and Rosewood, Fs>v Sa*e. at very low.prioes.— :H. Cuckaey's Muaio Warehouse, 210, Queen* I street. fi LAR X E BR O T HERS \J (i.ATE CROMR.tK'S) royal fi:-:is at:-;• i-iroroGRAPKIC Opposlta Ur.ion Baak, Queen-street, Auckland, First-cias3 Portraite, from C.D.V. to Life. Size, at moderate prices. Children'e Portraits taken inetan tin bob sly. HL. POSSEN ISX lE, ® Empflchlt sich semen Lanclsleutcn Yon S. K. M. S. ' Kcrtha.1 ala Sohnsider Und TuchhiindkH', ycsrapricht; rolls Bedicnung und blllige Pveise^-Kckc \on Shortlanrl und Queen ; ti'm#\



J& /^RAND INTERNATIONAL f \JT CRICKET MATCH. V ALL - ENGLAND ELEVEN ■-■sse^- 22 OF AUCKLAND DISTRICT. MONDAY, TUESDAY, AND WEDNESDAY", January 29, 30. & 31,1577, AT THE E L L E R S L IE RACECOURSE. Patrons: Sir George Grey, K.C.B. The Honorable Frederick Whitakcr. His Honor Judge Gillies. His Honor District Judge Fcnton. ViCE-P.RESIDENTS : His Worship the Mayor of Auckland. His Worship the Mayor of Thames. GATES OPEN at half-past 10. PLAY to COMMENCE at 12 noon sharp. ADJOURNMENT for Luncheon, 2 p.m. THE STUMPS will be Drawn at G o'clok. Admission to Ground: TWO SHILLINGS. Body of Grand-stand, Five Shillings. Top of Grand-stand, 2s. (id. Children, Half-price to all parts "I torses, Is. per head. Each Passenger, 2s. Tickets will be issued from Auckland, New market, and Onehunga, to the Cricket Match, at Three Shillings each, which includes Railway Fare, return (irrespective of class! and entrance to the Match. Trains will run every half-hour, from 30 a.m. till 7 p.m., between Auckland, Newmarket, and Kiler.slie: and every hour between Onehunga, Ellci'KJie and Auckland. A SPLENDID BAND of 18 performers, under Bandmaster McConiish, will perform during the Match. J. H. BENNETT, Manager. 7£TEW AMERICAN MEDICINES AND lyi PREPARATIONS OF ESTABLISHED CELEBRITY. JUST RECEIVED, AICKIF'S, "T II E P H A R M A C V," Queen-street: SCOVILL'S BLOOD AND LIVER _S YRUP (Extract of Sarsapaiillaajid Btiliingia). A^yER^JPREPARzmONS. BENNETT'S WORMjJoZENZES, celebrated in all the Slates and Canada. and'Heaiingin Di])theria"~.iJiseases of the Lungs, Whooping Cough, Sec, &c. GJiYJ£r^Y^P^VPER Hj^ljmOJ^SJffiXT^OJF^TOmJ B'JRBANIvS _E£FERJVKSCJNG^AI >ERIE^ JA^ IJ^!i^.Ol:!LS'J^-YNE'S PILLS PILLS lIAG AN S MAGNOLIABALM forthe Corn plexion FRAGRANT^SOZOpONT for the Teeth gulv^gl^L^l^Q^J^g,^' tb.ii Hair FROM E. KEITH & CO., of NEW YORK, the following recognised Eclectic Remedies now being introduced into European practice:— Cimicifugin' (ex: actea racemosa), given as a Sedative in Rheumatism, &c. Leftandrin (ex: veronica virginica), given with Podophyllin; is a Liver Alterative and Tonic Caulobhyllin (blue cohosh), Uterine Tonic Hydrastin (golden seal), Dyspeptic Tonic Rumicin (yeliowr dock), Antiscorbutic Altera tive Bangutnakin (blood root). Hepatic Alterative Phytolaccin (poke root;, Scorbutic Alterative employed in Chronic Rheumatism Scutellakin (skull-cap), Nervine Tonic given in Neuralgia. HOSTETTER'S BITTERS. JOHNSTON'S BITTERS. AICEIN, DRUG IMPORTER, QUBBN-STKBET. AUCKLAND CJAVINGS g'OANK, 190, AND 192, QUEEN-STREET. [ESTABLISHED 1817.] President : His Excellency the Governor. Vice-President : W. C. Daldy, Esq.. On and after the Ist February next.the BANK will bo OPEN for RECEIPTS AND RE-PAY MENT OF DEPOSITS from TEN TO TWO o'clock daily, and on SATURDAY EVENINGS, from SIX TO EIGHT o'clock FOR RECEIPT OF DEPOSITS ONLY. RICHARD CAMERON, Manager. FOR SALE BY R. C. GREENWOOD, AUCTIONEER, HOUSE LAND, and COMMISSION AGENT, MARKET HOUSE:— For Sale—A four-roomed Cottage in Gundry street, large allotment; house nearly new; let for 10s. per week to a good tennant. Price, £210. For Sale—A newly-hnished six-roomed House, off Karangahape Road, lofty rooms, registered grates, kitchen range, water laid on, large allot ment, and every modern improvement; remark ably cheap, and terms easy. Price, £310. For Sale—A good Cottage and large allotment, in Dublin-street. Price, £135. For wale —A good six-roomed House, near town; every convenience, water laid on, and can be bought through the Building Society. Price, £265. For Sals, suitable for a working- man—A four roomed Cottage and good allotment, in the suburbs. Price, £100. For Sale—A largo and commodious Family Residence, together with an acre of good land, well situated, 15 minutes' walk from town. Price, £000; terms very easy. For Immediate Sale- An allotment in Nelson street ; contains half and acre, good site. Terms ; easy. j jj ur Sale—A large allotment, corner of Drake and Centre-streets, next to Mr. Bellington's, Butcher. For Sale—Two allotments in Napier*street, being Nos. 3 and 1, ocmiaining over half-an-acre. Price, 20s. per foot; terms easy. For Sale—An allotment in Pictou-street, 300 feet x 66. Price, £.:(>. I For Sale—Two allotmenta in William-street, .oft" Wellington-street, Six 305 feet each. Price, £80 the two. For Saio—An allotment in Brown-street, being the second oHoiiiieiit tram i'or.soubv Road of : tiiii right. i'J y- 100. Prtoe. fiJA For cSttto—ASiotmentsin Qnenusiga, Otaunhu, •Hipaxura, * ojieno, Gisliorne, Wh.au, i For'Sale—Pive-i-ooiacd Huuse, quite new, in good locality. Price, AJsft; allotment, 40 x 107. ! Can be bought through Building Society. FOR SALE, Houses, Land, Allotments (free hoid ana leasehold), in various parts of the Town, Suburbs, and Provinoo. &^ See Advertisement Board, Market-honss. K. C. GREENWOOD, Jjand, Estate, and Commission Agen JJACKMAN'S First-class Pr"^^tT • ING ESTABLISHMENT * , " jA-KJJ" near Wellesley-street. An" 1- 1 a .- elson-street, Single and Douhlo B-' —*and. New Zealand, ionre foi« f smP -jurooms and every conven- Stliii^ * m- eB» and especially olerks or single BWwßL»en. The Boarding EstabUahment is quite separate from the Proprietor's family or servants. ffiwsj Fw m I^t i7nm ta m *feßVa



TOHNSO P P E T, O HOUSE, LAND, & ESTATE AGENT g NO. 8, QUBKN-STKBET. TO LET, that substantial Brick Store in High street, belonging to Low and Motion. TO LET, a really good Farm of 150 acres, about; one half fenced, and divided into paddocks, pai t of which arc under cultivation, the remainder in grass, together with good orchard, dwelling house, staoles, cow-sheds, barn, and all neces sary building, suitable for either dairy or mixed fanning purposes, centrally situated, being at the junction of two main roads, where a good Msi'iiess could bo done as Hotel and General Jb'ult IMMEDIATE SALTS, clieap, a comfort able 3-roomcd Verandah Cottage, with lilixlOO feet, freehold allotment, and a good well. •• FOR POSITIVE SALE, cheap, a Good Farm, of 130 acres, nearly all fenced ana under cultiva tion, except about -JO acres in buah, with good Dwelling-house, stable, cow-sheds &c, only 12 miles fi'om town. •-■■■•■■■■ FOR.-SALE, cueap, at Mahurangi, l;>o,acrcsot really good Land, part bush and part strong fern, with frontage to the main river. FOR SALE, at an exceedingly iow price, 100 acres of Good Lnnd on the Waiau Block, Waiuku with creek frontage. ■^ I'OK S-vJjii;, a. ..aream, a very cornpaot Farm, of C 7 acres of really good land, one haH of which is under cultivation, fenced and divided into paddocks, with water frontage, and only twelve miles from Auckland, by a good road. FOR SALE, at a vevy low price, 120 acres good Bush Land at the Puhoi, beingLotNo.il, three miles from the'landing-place. FOLt SALE, Cheap, at Newmarket, a very comfortable Five-roomed Cottage, verandah back and front, good well, and freehold garden, J3 x 132 feet, together with workshop and other out-buildings. FOR SALE, a Bargain, on very easy terms, a really good 7-roomed House, with every conven ience for a family; only 12 minutes walk from the Union Bank. FOR IMMEDIATE SALE, at ar. exceedingly low price, a Compact Farm of 109 acres good land, 25 of which are in grass, with i-roomed house, stables, &c, only four miles from Hamil ton, with frontage to the main road- FOIi SALE, on easy terms, a comfortable four roomed Cottage, good gardtn, and about -1 acres land, in the best part of Richmond. FOR SALE, cheap, a good Totara Bash' I 8 nailes from Auckland. Terms easy. FOR IMMEDIATE SALK, at very low prices, several choice Allotments at Ponsonby. FOR SALE, at a very low price, a Partly Im proved Farm of 81 acres, with house, &c, about 13 miles from town. FOR SALE, on very easy terms, at Ponsonby, a good G-roomed House, with every convenience, and freehold allotment 45 x 110 feet. FOR SALE, a bargain, a really compact little Homestead of 2i acres, a large portion of which is under cultivation, with good house and buildj ings, only 11 miles from Auckland. JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. f M. LENNOX, ESTATE AGENT, tJ 9 A uckland, has the following Choice Pro perties for salo: — FARM of 00 acres in Kauka, near Drury, (unimdroved). Price;. £30. FOR SALE, a beautiful Suburban Residence situated in the main road to Onehunga, together with 5 acres of freehold, garden, orchard, etc. Price, £()50. This beautiful property is only four miles from Auckland. The omnibuses pass the house every hour. FOR SALE, in the favourite district of Pon sonby, with about an acre of freehold, half an. acre of which is planted with choice fruit and ornamental trees. Price, £350. FOR SALE, a Bargain, two Stone Houses in Wellington-street, let for 19s per week rent. Price, £380. This fine property is only sold because the owner is leaving the province. FOR SALE, an Allotment in the City, about quarter-of-an-acre, well suited for a market garden. Price, £100. FOR SALE, a beautiful Farm and Residence in the East Tamaki. There are 63 acres of land, and a beautiful residence, together wiMi garden, orchard, and shrubbery. There is a metalled road to the door. Price, £1000. FOR SALE, a neat Cottage in Adelaide-street City, with freehold allotment. Price, .-SILO. FOR SALE, a Freehold Cottage off Union street. Price, £160. FOR SALE, in the favourite district, of Graf ton Road, a beautiful Residence, with largo freehold allotment SO x 100. Price, £100. FOR IMMEDIATE SALE, a good Little Farm in the Waikato. There are 100 acres nearly all in grass, with comfortable house, good orchard' 6cc. This farm is only a few miles from the Ohaupo Railway Station. Price, £370. £170 cash, balance can remain on the property. FOIi SALE, a Bargain, a comfortable Resi dence and 12 acres of land, all in pasture, in the choice locality of Remuera. Price, £150; £200 cash balance can remain upon the property. FOR SALE, in Dublin-street, city, a comfort able House of 5 rooms, with large freehold allot ment and good well of water. Price, £150. FOR SALE, a good investment for a working man, 2 Houses in Symonds-street. with freehold allotment, bringing in a rental of 17s. per week. Price, £280. &BF For Houses, Farms, and Allotments! Bee my long list in the " Weekly Herald." J. M. LENNOX, Estate Agent, Auckland HA SHT O N & SON. c HOUSE, LAND, AND ESTATE AGENTS, 8, New Zealand Insurance Buildings Queen-street, Auckland. FOR SALE :— GRAFTON ROAD.-A comfortable five roomed Verandah Cottage For Sale or To Let. GREAT SOUTH ROAD, near JunctionHote —A comfortable six-roomed Verandah Cottage, with an acre of Land in grass. ALBERT-STREET.—Two wooden Cottages, erected on a large allotment, fronting Albert street, and adjoining Messrs Ivlaseneid and Co.'a Foundry. NEWTON.—A five-roomed Cottage on large allotment, witn well and garden. ALMA PLACE.—A four-roomed Cottage and three allotments in Spring-street. Garden well planted, and a good well of water. STOKES" POINT, NORTH SHORE.-Small Farms in this rising district. Very desirable investments for working men. 'NORTH SHORE.-Good sites for small Homesteads of from one to five acres on the road to the Lake. NORTH SHORE.—A Sheep Farm atLong Bay, consisting of 105 acres good land, with a com fortable six-roomed House erected thereon. The property has a large frontage to the water, and is partly fenced. A fresh water creek runa through the property. WAIUKU.—Farm of 289 acrea, with a tfcod seven-roomed House, Stable, and out-'ouii dings well fenced, and a large portion in. goou grass. NEWTON.—Building allotments, 33 feet by 100 feet, in Gundry's Paddock. TO BE LET :— PONSONBY.—A comfortable Family Resi dence lately in the occupation of the "Rev. VVarlow Da vies, containing t-i-hl Rooms, Bath room, and back kitchen ; water and gas laid on; nice garden. Kent moderate. GRAFTON ROAD.-Cottages in health situa tions, to be Let. HOBSON-STREET.—Six-roomed House to bo Let. yUEEN-STREET.-Solicitor's Offices in new buildings next the Bank of New Zealand, com modious and airy, ntted up with every conven ience. Large Fire-proof rtafea attached to the premises. These oflices are approached from Queen-street by wide and easy night of stairs. C USTOM-HOUSE-STREET.-Large and com modious Stores in Custom-house-street. The Cellars have been asphalted, and are &rv and rat-proof. J w H. ASHTON & SON, House. Land, and Estate jvffenta No. 8, New Zealand Insurance Buildings, W (ESTABLISHED 11 YEABS), R E A L * • New AM, Second-hand Clothier, W ellesiey-sAtfeei, East. Clothing Bought. K.B.—-Arrangements e&n be mode :fo? t-ta j purchase of Clothing, Books, &c> at private . houses. 13 F. >V E B ft T■£ Rj SADDLER AND hAk&'.Ja MAKSEs <Nevt Oil* ~,,1(111 H».nU-». ¥ P "i 1 I C E O F R E M OVAL, fi. PARTINGTON, House, Land, and' Estate Agent, begs to inforiii his numerous clients thai he has Removed to those more central premises; Stichbury's Buildings, Queen-street. Houses or Allotments in jtU parts of City and Suburbs. Farms, various sizes, tlmmgo the Province, for Salo on easy terms. JCAKSONj House ami Ltmd A«e«^ 9 Rent and Debt Collector.