HANGING UP THE ACT.

Cr. Mascfield rose amid applause from the ratepayers in the background to move the motion standing in his name, " That this Council is of opinion that such parts of the Counties Act, 1576, as are mentioned in the third schedule, shall not come into force in the County of Eden." He was sorry that this matter had not been settled before. He did not intend making an 7 speech, but could not refrain from expressing liis opinion of the conduct and statements of one Councillor outside the Board. He regretted that hi: should have to associate with that Councillor after what he had said and done— Or. Wr.llis: Name! Name ! (To the Chair man) : Cr. Masefieldhas alluded to the conduct of one of the Councillors present. I insist on his giving the name. Cr. Maseiiold: I have no objection to giving the name. It ia Cr. Wallis himself. I will now simply move the motion. Cr. Udy seconded the resolution without re mark. Cr. Thorne supported it, and suggested that the vote should be taken without discussion, Cr. Wallis agreed with the purport of the motion taken out of his hands by Cr. Masefield. Cr. Masefleld objected to this expression. Cr. Ireland said he should vote for the motion. It was a popular delusion that the Council had beer; guilty of dilly-dallying in the matter. The fact was that the subject had taken some time to understand, and again it was only a few days ago that they were put in possession of statistics which gave them an accurate view of the financial position under the Act. The speaker ran through an elaborate table of figures, he had prepared, which went to shew that the revenue of the County under the Act would be much less and the expenses much greater than had been represented. One item of expenditure, namely salaries, he said would be £2068 instead of £iOO as had been estimated by Mr Taylor. There was another very bad feature of the Act "which was deserving of condemnation. Under the Counties Act all the taxes were upon p.-operty alone. Not one upon income. He tJOught that a most glaring injustice must bo inflicted upon property-holders if the Act was enforced. —(Hear). Aa for the subsidies, he placed no relience upon them. Perpaps they would get as much as the Road Boards, 13s id out of 5.2 promised. The heavy indebtedness of the Government would prevent them doing much more if they wished to. The slaughter house was a great nui-ance. The Council Bsould recommend to the Government thatanew one should be built on a site recommended by the Council. He had no doubt che fees would be reduced, and he thought it would be only iidr if the holders of private slaughter-houses had to pay a small fee—(hear). &.s to the election of Chairman, he should propose that he should be eltcted by the ratepayers—(hear, hear). Cr. Jackson said they must excuse him if he said a few words in explanation. He did not intend to vote on this question, and had mil all along. He referred to the Borough mania which had seized Cr. Wallis, who had tabled a motion that the Government be requested not to incorporate Onehunga as a Borough. Cr. Wallis could not find fault with him if lie had altered his mind and decided to vote for the Act. He would not go into the merits of the Act, that was condemned. He believed that there were two sides to the question, and it was unfortunate that all the puolic speeches lately bad been on the one side. The ratepayers might yet find that they have escaped King Stork only to be ground to powder by King Log. He had only further to say that he considered his position was better than those who had come pledged to a particular action. His chair would be vacant when the matter was put to the vote, and he hoped that it would be more acceptable to Councillor Wallis than a certain vacant chair on a previous occasion. Cr. Jackson retired from the Council Chamber. Cr. Wrigley said be should not vote on the question for several reasons. The- Riding he represented would be soon a Borough, and, moreover,- he understood that a requisition praying him to resign was being sent round for signatures. He should now retire. (Exit Cr. Wrigley.) , r The Chairman said before the mover replied he had only to say that he should vote against the resolution for tho reasons ■which "he had given on a previous occa sion. Moreover, he should request that his vote be recorded. After a brief allusion to the figures quoted by Cr. Ireland, the Ch.-iir-

man sat down. Cr. Masefield said he did not wisn to reply. The question was then put with the following result:—Ayes. 5: Crs. Wallis, Udy, Thome, Masefleld, and Ireland. No, 1: Cr. Taylor. The motion was declared carried amid a burst of cheering and clapping of hands from the public assembled. DISTRIBUTION OF RATES.

Mr Wrigley moved, " That the proportions of the moneys payable to the County, under the Financial Arrangements Act, IS7G, shall be divided among the road districts comprised in the County in the following manner:—All the road districts abutting on the city of Auckland two-fifths, and three-fifths to the remaining road districts, in proportion to the rates received by each."

Cr. Jackson seconded.

An animated discussion took place, and several Councillors strongly expressed their conviction that such an important aiotion should have notice given. Cr. Wrigley said he was willing to withdraw

it. Cr. Jackson would not consent to this, but insisted on it being pressed to a division. Upon this, Crs. Ireland, Masefield, and Thorne left the room, and signs were made to Cr Wallis to do the some, the object being to leave the meeting without a quorum, and so prevent the question being put. Cr Wallis, however, refused to budge. The question being put was declared carried, with only one dissentient voice. Cr Wallis said he never had lent himself to the practice of making and unmaking quorums, aad he would not begin it now. The meeting was then adjourned till Monday evening at 7.30.

PRESENTATION TO REV. WALTER HARRIS.

A considerable number of friends of the Primitive Methodist connection in this city, held a meeting last evening in the New Primi ti ye Church, Franklin-Road, for the purpose of pre senting a parting testimonial to their late minister, Rev. W. Harris. Mr Smith occupied the chair, and the meeting opened with the 77th hymn, " God of Life, through all my days," after which Mr Thomas Booth engaged in prayer. Mr Smith then stated the object of the meeting, and felt that he was not the right man in the right place, being ill-qualified for the duties imposed upon him. He was not in favour of demonstrations generally, he could do very well at a marriage, or a tea-party, but was not so good at a parting, especially at such a parting as that which had called them together. Their esteemed minister, Mr Harris, was about to depart from their midst for a new sphere of duty at Christchurch, and it was their united desire to shew their esteem by giving him somo token of their regard. In the words of St. Peter they could truly say," Silver and gold have I none.but such as I have will 1 give unto thee." They could not give him a purse of sovereigns, which he well deserved, but they had got prepared a testimonial of their affections for him, which should have been presented by Mr Maynard, but who could not be induced to come forward. Mr Smith then presented the testimoniuL which was beautifully Gngroßsed by an Auckland artist, nicely framed, and embellished with portraits ol: Mr and Mrs Harris, by Mr Steele, of Pulman's photOKnihic rooms. The words were as follows :— Franklin Itoad Circuit, Auckland, March 22, 1877. The Rev. Walter Harris, having been removed from us by the District Meeting, after a unanimous invitation to stay with us for ano ther year, we cannot permit his departure to pass over without bearing our testimony to the acceptable services he has rendered whilst labouring amongst us for th» last two years, and also for the efficient help he has afforded in the ercctiou of our beautiful and commodious chapel and schoolroom. Our earnest prayer is that he may be even more successful in his new sphere of labour, and that he may be the means of bringing thousands to Je3us, and also that he and his wife may be long spared to labour in the vineyard of the Lord till he shall say—lt is enough ; come up hither, andreecive ihe crown ■with many stones, —(Signed on behalf of the members and friends), Thomas Maynard,Circuit Steward. Mr Harris feelingly responded on beha 7f of himself and Mrs Harris, and said that he was pleased to know that his labours amongst them during the last two years and four months had been acceptable. The great pbiect of life was to do good, and he valued their prayers and good wishes more than silver and gold, and he hoped that a greater measure of success would attend their future efforts. Messrs Hay ter spoko of the good that Mr Harris had done in Newmai* ket and of the respect in which he was held by the members of their district church. Mr Booth also added his testimony to Mr Harris's valuable services, and thought that the brethren of Christchurch should be grateful for permitt:ng taem to have such an able minister. Rev. Win. Tinsley followed in a pleasant speech, and con sidered that the friends had make a mistake in not advertising the meeting. Had they done so, they would have had a full meeting, as scarcely anyone knew of it. Mr Tinsley's speech "con tained many good points, and some sunny glimpses of humour. He had known more of Mr Harris than any of the friends present. He •was the first to welcome him to these shores He gave him hi* wife, and considered that he fisserved at least a page of Mr Harris's auto-bio graphy. The choir sang several hymns during the proceedings, Mr Parker presiding at the pianoforte, and the meeting closed with the doxology.

LEGEM SED NON JUSTITIAM.

To the Editor of the Evening Star.

Slß,—The perusal of certain cases lately held in the Police Court, connected with Sunday grog selling, has caused me to reflect on what appears to be the strange inconsistency of the judgments In the different cases. A few days since, I noticed that a certain female who possessed no Jicense was fined in the sum of £25, and on the Jlth inst. a Mr Moylo, of the Wharf Hotel, for serving: two drinks to two men (who, it was sworn in the evidence, had stated, that they were bona fide travellers, having walked in from Onehunga, where they had baen searching iw ft cqw wnl wtf, m<X vycw wet tinvwM,

was fined the large sum of £20, nearly as much as the female before mentioned; and again I see on Saturday, that another publican, against whom tho evidence aeemed to be quite as clear aa that against Mr Moyle, escaped with a cautiosu Now, sir, I am myself against the practice of Sunday drinking, but I should at the same time, like to'see justice meted ou.t to all alike, and it certainly appears to me in the case of Mr Moyle, the penalty inflicted was much beyond that in any like case, and seems to indicate some animus against him. I may add that I have known Mr Moylo for some years, and that tho case of Wednesday last is tho first in which he has been brought to the Police Court. Yours &c, Fair play.

NEW PAINTINGS.

Our local artists are still busy in the pursuit of their pleasant but not equally remunerative labours. Mr Alfred Sharpe has added a beauti ful and highly-finished picture of the "Picnic ground in the domain," to his series of suburban nooks of Auckland. The picture does the artist great credit; the trees, glades, lights and shadows upon the leaves, under a blue summer sky, are faithfully delineated by tho mind of the artist. It is a happy contribution to local works of art. The picture is now on view in the shop window of Mr Waite. and cannot fail in attracting the close attention of persons of taste. Another beautiful painting, by Mr Kennett Watkins. may be seen in Mr Waite's shop. Mr Watkins is a good artist, and his picture of one of the sweetest spots in the lake district displays bca.uty of execution and natural fidelity, and will add to his reputation as a painter of merit. This picture is also one of a series, and is termed "The islands of Roto mahana," shewing the Ngawhana geyser on tho white terrace side of the lake, with the notable guide, Peter, distinguishable in a nearer posi tion. The scenery is not too highly coloured, but sufficient to establish the belief in the spectator's mind that the picture truly repre sents nature as it is in that charming district. The picture is valued at £00, and with others will bo forwarded by Mr Watkhi3 to the Sydney Exhibition.

THE EVENING STAR. SATURDAY, MARCH 24, 1877.

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ROUYER, GUILLET & CO. COGNAC. TRADE <f3>/^ MARK. [ESTABLISHED IN 1800]. MESSRS. LEWIS BROTHERS, AUCKLAND, Have secured the AGENCY for this Celebrated BRANDY, so justly considered the finest made. They hare always on hand Hdds., Quarter flasts Oases, anri Tmnftrial flaßk«. rr\ H E UNDERSIGNED JL — HAVE ON SALE — PORT—Superior Old Red, in wood and bottle SHERRY—Superior qualities and brands bottled and in butts, lihds., qr,-casks, and octaves BRANDY—Hennessy/s and Martell's, in wood and case. Also, fine old Vintages for private lies. "W.I. RUM—3O 0.p., in hhds. and qr.-casks WHlSKY—Dunville's, Greenlcss and Colville's, Sher riffs Isla,y, John Eraser's Brackla, and Jameson's in bulk, and Lome's Highland, Dunville's. and Stewart's in cases OLD TOM—Browning's, in bulk ; Booth's, Bur nett's and Bernard's, in case SCHNAPPS—UdoIpho Wolfe and Co.'s and Henkc's quarts and pints GENEVA—John do Kuyper and Son's Anchor Brand, in green and rod cases; J. H. Henkc's Hollands, in stone jars ami glass bottles, and Cologne Gin GING FAi. WINE—In qr.-casks and cases CLARET—Modoc, Chateau, Margeaux, St. Julien, etc. CORDIALS, &c.—Maraschino, Curacoa, orange and white, and Sarsaparilla BlTTEßS—Seiner's, Angostura, Orange, and Pomeranaen CHAMPAGNE — Cliquot's, Perrier Jouet's, Moet's, Collin's, and De Bossy's SPARKLING MOSELLE — Dienhard's quarts and pints LINDEMAN'SCAWARRAHOCK& LARET Ist growth BOTTLED ALE—Bass's, Devenish, Tennant's, AUsopp's, and Ind Coope's BOTTLED STOUT—Bass's, Blood's, and Guin ness's GROCERlES—Comprising Belmont, Ozakerts and Field's Candles, Crushed Loaf Sugar, Rennette, Saltpetre, Blacking. RECKETT & SON'S FRENCH BLUB TEAS and SUGARS PALE ENGLISH MALT VlNEGAß—Champion's No. 24, in half-hhds and cases. BUTT BOLTS, grooved points CIGARS—No. 2 H.S., in 500 boxes, La Caobas Albeurne, Aquilla de Oro, Alonzo Careche Sir Robert Peel.SFlor <le Solor, and Erota. TOBACCO—Various brands PAINTS —Carson's Anticorrosion, red and stone colour; Blundell, Spence & Co.'s Genuine Ground, and Nos. 1 and 2 White Lead, Red Lead, White Zinc, Mid Brunswick: Green, and Yellow Paints, Patent Driers, &c. OILS—Raw and Boiled Linseed, in drums and barrels; Colza, in drums; and Downer's Kerosene VARNISHES—NobIe's and Hoare's OAK VARNlSH—Blundell, Spence & Co.'s, in cases containing 16 1-gallon tins Hendry Whyte and Strachan's Celebrated FLOOR-CLOTHS, various patterns and widths CORDAGE—Europe, Manilla, Bolt Rope, and Galvanized Wire Rope COMPOSITION NAILS for Muntz Metal CORRUGATED GALVANISED IRON—More wood & Rogers', 7, 8, and 9 ft. lengths PLANING, SHAPING, and DRILLING MA CHINES POWER GEARED SCREW CUTTING GAP LATHES, 15, Hi, anrl 2fi ft. beds One three hundred weight STEAM HAMMER. B. C. & Co. have now adopttd the method followed, by the large JionJon Bouse.? of VATTINQ their WINK? and SPIRITS, this having been, found to secure the delivery of a higher standard of quality than Otherwise obtainable. Original packages delivered from Bond as heretofore when required. Agents for the Celebrated Afollinaris Water. Indents Executed for all Kinds of Good 3. BROWN. CAMPBELL & CO. Zl It AT E F U L.—C O MFORTING . \X EPP S'S COCOA. Breakfast. "By a thorough knowledge of the natura laws which govern the operations of digestion and nutrition, and by a careful application of the fine properties of well-selected cocoa, Mr. Epps has, provided our breakfast-tablea with a delicately flavoured beverage which may save us many heavy doctors' bills. It is by tho judi cious use of such articles of diet that a constitu tion may be gradually built up until strong enough to resist every tendency to disease. Hundreds of subtle maladies are floating around us ready to attack wherever there is" a weak point. We may escape many a fatal shaft by keeping ourselves well fortified with pure blood and a properly nourished frame."—See article in the " Civil Service Gazette." Made simply with boiling water or milk. Sold only in Packets (Tins for abroad), labelled thus: JAMES EPPS & CO., HOMOEOPATHIC CHEMISTS, 48, TITREADNKEDLE-STRETCT, & 170, PIOCADILIY Works :[JEuston Road, Camden Town, Tendon. A UCKLAND PEJIMANENIMDO -£l_ OPERATIVE BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. Office—93, Queen-street. LOANS granted upon approved securities of Freehold or Leasehold Properties in sums of £20 to £6,000, principal and interest being repayable in instalments, at the following rates for every £100 borrowed:— Repayments extend- p w , Total amount ing over er wee*. Repayable# —' '—i ' s. d. £ s. d. 4 years 12 6 130 0 0 6 years 9 2 113 0 2 8 years 7 6 15fi 7 6 10 years 6 3 162 16 3 DEPOSITS received at the following rates 12Jmonths or longer .. 6 per cent, per annum 7 days notice .. .. JOHN BATGER, Sp.oveta.ry. TTKTILSON & CO.'S CELEBRATED bYiJ £ AIS ING POWDER—ThIs now famed BalomrPowder, manufactured by Messrs. Wil ' rwprS?", may ie ha, d / rom any respectable Grocer, or from the wholesale agents, Messrs Nathan & Co. The Powder is free from a£y deleterious ingredient which is often found in mauyßakmg Powders. The local testiimmials are of tnemselves sufficient guarantee a" toita punty and efficiency. It is by far beyondthe imported article. Ask for Wilson & Co's Baking Powder. See that every label is £VC perly marked by_the V MR. F. B. WOO Dll M' TEACHER_OPJPHB PIANOFORTE! Address j Care of Messra. J. Brown «nd Bqi» Pianoforte VV a:-;>!>oviso. Sbovtlaad-e! ••, ,-r ' " X .i!. -Pvyih ail.en.led to town, or upWto. s



ijILNE AND fjHOYCE HAVE JUST RECEIVED SEVERAL CASES OF SEASONABLE GOODS, WHICH HAVE BEEN MARKED AT VERY LOW RATES. The following are a few of tko'Lines specially worthy of notice : — FICHUS, MANTLES, CUIRASSE, AND TABLIERS, in Lace, Braid, Cashmere, &0., from Bs. lid upwards. LADIES' STRAW AND LEGHORN HATS, from 6d. upwards. Also, BOYS' AND MEN'S PANAMAS from 3s. lid. SASH RIBBONS All Colours, Is. id. per yard. 100 bPaTTis d satchels 2a. and upwards. BABY LIINEN, CHIDREN'S AND LADIES' UNDERCLOTHING. ALL SILK GOODS are still being Sold at Very Cheap Rates, notwithstanding the great advance in the Homo Markets. DRESS AND MANTLE MAKING conducted on the Promises by a First class Melbourne Artiste. MILNE & CHOYCE, "Cheapside House," QUEEN AND WELLESLEY-STREETS, AUCKLAND. mHE HOLY I, AND. TO CLOSE CONSIGNMENTS. EDWARD WAYTI £ la offering Good's beautiful Photographs of THE HOLY LAND MILES' STUDIES OF HEADS, &c, AT GREATLY REDUCED '.PRICES !!! E.W. invites inspection of his Ijargo Stock of Books in every department of Litisrnture. Oftice and Fancy Stationery, &;c. New .Nooks, Magazines, and Newspapers by every Mail. EDWARD WAYTE, AUCKLAND LIBRARY. 100, QUKKN -STRKWT. TN consequence of 11.1.M.5. * HERTHA' being ordered Home via £>iuiz, a LARGE QUANTITY OF BACON ordered by them has been left on my hands, which I intcj id to dispose of speedily at a REDUCTION. THE BEST BRANDS CAN BE PRO CURED at 11d. $ ft. A VERY SUPERIOR QUALITY OF MUTTON CAN BE HAD At 2d. & lb. MUTTON, By the Side, 3d. MUTTON, By the Side, 3d. MUTTON, By the Side, 3d. MUITON, By the Side, 3d. MUTTON, By the Side, 3d. POULTRY :— TURKEYS. 55.; GEESE, Is.; DUCKS, 2s. 6d. FOWLS, 2s. Co. ROAST DAIRY-FED POKK, 60, $ %>■ e& FOR CASH, -m I beg my Friends will cft.ll during the Day-time, to Reduce ? he Rush in the Evening. . A -rxORN"* NEI jL> CORNER OF QUEEN AND DARBY STREETS j. A BERDEEN POLI? iffiED^BANITE J\. MONUME jKTS, In Red and Blt nc fkom sßa, Free on board ship to any j»rt of New Zealaaa. Inscriptions Accura' ft. and BeautiiUU Plftnil and Prices kbsk f-eom JOHN LKQTCffi



"VTOTICE OF REMOVAL H. "a™* 8 BEGS TO ANNOUNCE THAT HE «T H A S REMOVED!!"®* TO THE Premises Next Door Below his Old Shop. H. ATKINS Bess to heartily thank his numerous Cus tomers for thoir very liberal patronage from his first commencing business up to the present time, and to assure thorn that although his trade has increased to that extent, that his REMOVAL to more Commodious Premises was a neces sity, the same principles of business will stClbe adhered to: viz., keeping a good article, buying in the cheapest market, and selling at the smallest profit possible. His New Shop shall always be known as The Cheapest in Auckland. H.A. will be happy to see all his old Customers, and as many new ones as may honour him with their patronage. A BPLENDID STOCK OF DRAPERY AND CLOTHING Will always be found, and the PRICES THE LOWEST IN AUCKLAND ! H. ATKINS. "VTEW LOCAL INDUSTRY. G. R. BURGESS, Pure Ultramarine Blue Manufacturer. Proprietor many years in the employ of Harper Twelvetrees, the renowned manufacturers. , . , . A trial solicited. Ask for it and judge for yourselves. Auckland Agent: Mr G. W. Owen. Manufactory i York-street. Parnell. M EAT! Meat, M EATI GREY- STREET. W. PAUL Having returned to his old Premises, Grey street, lately occupied by Mr. J. Young, wishes to intimate to his old customers, and the public generally, that he is determined to SELL ALL KINDS of MEAT, Primest Quality, CHEAPER than can b« Purchased at any other Establish ment in Town, as a visit to his Shop will prove. Auckland, 23rd February, 1877. 'TVTEW ZEALAND INSURANCE J> COMPANY. FIRE AND MARINE. Capital, paid up and invested .. .. £270,000 Insurance against LOSS BY FIRE of every description of Property may be effected with this Company. _. ~ \ Hulls Insured for the Voyage or 1 mie. Mer chandise, Goods, and Freight Insured, by steamers and sailing vessels, Risks on Specie subject to special urranprftmente. tar Losskh PromptlylTPaid. GEORGK P. PlEiUiff. Manager. _ A~T 0 V E T T, • TAILOR AND WOOLLEN DRAPER, Opposite United Service Hotel, Wellkslky-strekt. ' A.L., while thanking the public for the liberal ivatronage bestowed on him sinco recommencing business, begs to inform them that he has always on hand a Well-soleetcd Stock of Black and Blue Superfine Cloths and Doeskins; also, West of England, Mosfjiel, and other Tweeds. A good fit guaranteed. Prices moderate. Tweed thoroughly shrunk before making up. The Trade supplied at a very small advance on cost for cash. A. WATERMAN begs to inform « hiH friends and the public of Auckland that he has taken over those old established DINING ROOMS, known as Portkr's, nearly opposite the Theatre Royal, Queen-street, Auck land, where hr, hopes by strict attention to business to obtain a fair share of patronage. Special care has been bestowed upon the Bed rooms, and settlers and country visitors to Auckland will find every comfort. Meals at all hours. f\ N SALE, MAIZE: 800 Sacks, now landed, ex Emu. SALT: 60 Tons (Weston and Westall's), to land, ex Thurland Castle. CLOVER & GRASS SEEDS : 36 Casks, to land, ex Thurland Castle. JAKINS & WILLCOX, DURHAM-STREBT. miMBER TIMBER! TIMBER! JL ~~^—— —• THE UNION SASH AND DOOR COMPANY MECHANICS' BAY, HAVE ON HAND :— A very Large Stock of all kinds of TIMBER for BUILDINGS, at lowest rates; and a good i'.ot of SECOND-CLASS STUFF (clearing out below Cost Price. 83g" Sashes, Doors, Mouldings, Tongued and Grooved and Wide Boards also very cheap. Wood Turning in all its Blanches. TICTORIA STONE WORKS. Auckland, 17th February, 1877. TO THE CITIZENS OF AUCKLAND. Ladies and Gentlemen,—ln starting business amongst you. I have much pleasure in bringing before your notice a few very useful articles, which I can now produce at rates not yet known in Auckland, and which, for price, design, workmanship and materials, cannot bo super ceded in the English markets. Having secured the services of Mr. James IT. Buchanan, late managing partner in the firm of J H. Buchanan and Co., opposite, with my own experiences, I can confidently ensure myself a shvare of your patronage. BUILDING DEPARTMENT- Mantelpieces, to any design m Freestone, from 20s. Hearths, Hobb-fire and Oven Sills Door and Window Sills and Lintels. Architraves, Quoins, Balustrades, & Copirgs Sinks, Kitchen and outside Chimney Tops And every kind of Builders' Stonework executed. MONUMENTAL- Monuments, Tombs, Headstones, Body stones, Footstones, Crosses, &c., designs of which are always on view. ENCLOSURES- *„■_*_* In Stone, Balustradings, and Perforated Panelling, to any design or size. In Wrought Iron, chaste, light and cheap patterns on hand, to any size. In Cast Iron, patterns chaste and light in stock. All of the above are Auckland workmanship. AddreSS ~ JOHN BROWN, VICTORIA-STREET EAST, Door above Messrs Kempthorne and Prosser's. EORGE COOK'S 'B USS ES. From opposite Coombes's. , Kyber Pass and Newmarket, Daily, AT 9.15 a.m. 9.45 a.m. 10.15 a.m. 11-15 a.m. 12.15 p.m. 12.45 p.m. 1.45 p.m. 2.15 p.m. 3.15 p.m. 3.45 p.m. 4.45 p.m. 5.15 p.m. 6.15 p.m. 6.45 p.m. Leaves Newmarket: 10 a.m. 10.30 a.m. 11.30 a.m. 12 noon. 1 P-m. 1.30 p.m. 2.30 p.m. 3 p.m. I p.m. 4,30 p.m. 5.30 p.m. 6 P-m. 7 p.m. 7.30 p.m. Saturday evening; ?, 8.30 cB, 9,90, 10, 10.30, U. QJSQRGK COOK,



The undersigned begs to inform his numerous customers, and the public generally, and espe cially the -working classes, that he Ims just received Dikect from England, and imported to his own order, another SHIPMENT of the CLOTHING FROM THE WEST END O* LONDON, of the same Fashionable Styles ana and Materials which were so much admired here a short, time ago. They will be sold at a Great Reduction on the former low prices, owing to the fact that being Bought for Cash a very large discount was allowed him, in con sequence of dull times prevailing at home. Ine public are well aware that the advertiser has the best chance of oifering BARGAINS to them than any other Clothier in town, for the simple reason that he keeps no long- array or assistants, but attends to the wants of his customers him self, being on the premises from 7 a.m. till 1U p.m., and takes especial pride in seeing them well suited, both as regards Quality, Style, and Price. During his long business career, by attending to the above, increase of custom has been his roward. His Stock throughout has always been noted for the best and well-spoken of, no rubbish finding a place on his shelves, and he makes it a rule never to Buy otner people's Oj.,i> Rubbish at Auction also, but. always keeps replenishing it from the Best 1 Home Manufacturers, selected by his own buyer. When any of the Stock becomes out of Date, instead of trying to pass it OFF on Cus tomers as Bankrupt's Stock at enormous sacri fice, he prefers getting rid of it, and sending it himself to auction. He does not believe in having his Creditors Helling his Goods by Auction, but sells them himself to the public at a Low Figure, acting on the old adage, bniaii Profits and Quick Returns." There is no PUFF ING about him. His advertisements are always genuine, and are paid for out of his own pocket, and not out of those of his creditors, I hey know they are always sure of having tneir claims paid in full, and so lets him "rip. lhe proof of the above-mentioned can always be found if the pubic will only look at the manifests of the different ships always arriving here from London, I. Levy's name always figuring pro minently as a Larch Importer. SPECIAL NOTICE.—As I. Levy is a Profes sional Tailor, ami lias been a long timein business here, it, stands to reason that ha knows the Style of Goods to suit the public, and no Customer has any occasion to leave the Shop without the different purchases fit to perfection. A Special FEATURE is one case of New and Old Fashioned Styles of extra uiu size Mkn's Trousers and Vests, and Shirts, length from il inches to 17* collars (a rarity in any city). This shipment was secured solely that no difficulty will be met in j securing Clothing to fit short and stout people. Also, a socond case of TROUSERS and Vests suited for tail and slender persons. JUST TO HAND: Overcoats (Ulsters), and Boy's and Youths' Clothing and Knickerbockers in large variety. Please Step in Before Going Elsewhere. Note the Address: I. LEVY, MONSTER CLOTHING ESTABLISHMENT, 210, Queen-street, (Opposite McArthur's New Building). UN I TEITs ERVICE HOTEL CORNER OF QUEEN & WELLESLEY-STItEETS. JOHN HANCOCK, Proprietor. IMPORTER OF FOREIGN WINES AND SPIRITS. kl AN d, N. rL. Isf ° T f c E- C. T. HARDING Having Purchased the Joint Business of Messrs. F. Akchard & J. Brown, Coal and Firewood Merchants, of Mechanics' Bay, begs to intimate that he is 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 so liberally accorded to his predecessors. N.B.— Posts, Kails, and Palings, always on hand. FENCING OF ALL DESCRIPTION. Carting done with despatch. All orders left at Mr. R. Brcwin's Auckland Hood Dnpot will rociPiivpi nroirint attention. IKEWOOD ! ! ! FIREWOOD ! ! WANTED KNOWN, that I am now prepared to supply BEST TITREE FIREWOOD, in any quantity, at the following prices (terms cash) :— Single ton, Os.; four to ten tons, Bs. 6d.; upwards < of ten tons, at wholesale prices.—Address: John | Blair, Bay of Islands Coal Yards, Breakwater Road. milE GREATEST WONDER OF JL MODERN TIMES. Long experience has proved these famous remedies to be most effectual in curing either the dangerous maladies or the slighter com plaints which are more particularly incidental to the life of a miner, or those living in the bush. Occasional doses of these Pills will guard the system against those evils which so often beset the human race, viz.:—Coughs, colds, and dis orders of the liver and stomach—the frequent forerunners of fever, dysentery, diarrhoea, and cholera. Is the most effectual remedy for old sores wounds, ulcers, rheumatism, and all skin diseases ; in fact, "when used according to the printed directions, it never fails to cure alike, deep and superficial ailments. These Medicines may be obtained from all respectable Druggists andStorekeepersthrough out the civilised world, with directions for use in almost every language. They are prepared only by the Proprietor, THOMAS HOLLOW AY, 533, Oxford-street, ondon. *** Beware of Counterfeits that may emanate from tho United States. "piMMEL'S CHOICE PERFUMERY Rimmel's Toilet Vinegar, a pleasant tonic and refreshing adiunct to the Toilet and Bath, a re viving scent and a powerful disinfectant. For warm climates it is invaluable. Rimmel's Celebrated Lavender Water. Rimmel's Treble Distilled Eau de Cologne. Rimmel's Much Improved Florida Water. Rimmel's Jockey Club, and other fragrant per fumes. Rimmel's Lime Juice and Glycerine gives the hair a beautiful gloss without greasing it, nourishes the roots, and imparts an agreeable coolness to the head. Rimmel's Pure White Glycerine Soap, Brown Windsor, Honey, Almond, Lettuce, Coal-Tar, and other Soaps in bars or cakes. Riniinel's Velvetine, Violet, Rice, Rose-Leaf, and other Toilet Powders, in boxes and packets Rimmel's Aquadpntine cleans, whitens, and preserves the Teeth, refreshes the mouth, and sweetens the Breath. Rimmel's Photochrome, for imparting to the Hair or Beard a perfectly.natural and permanent shade. N.B.—All Rimmel's Prepara- /ef^-s tious will bear henceforth the »-;3khl annexed Trade Mark. TFUDE(ASSYMARir E. RIM MEL, Perfumer by sttj&FSsr appointment to H. R. H. the iSV^^2^ Princes 3of Wales, 96. Strand, •«'«l«<>".^ London, AND J. 8 O P P E T, o Freeman's Bay Steam Mitts, And No, 101, JLower Queen-s^eeli Wfewfi i iiiaAuqlUtiud.s



8, WYNDHAM-STREET, HOUSE, SHIP, 0 AND X M GENERAL DECORATIVE PAINTER. H P5 2 W Estimates furnished, and experienced Workmen sent to all parts of the O _ Province. H t?3 J H. requests attention of Builders and pq others to his New Glazing Tariff. w W "~ © J. HENDERSON. tz! ■"* 8 WYNDHAM-STREET. nn3 c~o7 Jj Wholesale,,f SCHE PR NG & Queen-street, next Bank of New Zealand, 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 for warded to all parts of the colony upon receipt of order. Families waited en in town or Buhurbs. "TOHN SOPPET, 9J HOUSE, LAND, AND GENERAL *' COMMISSION AGENT, No. 8, Queen-street. Agent for Mr. A. K. Carter's Waikato Parcels Delivery, and the Booking of Passengers. Ont/ih«r Sfl. l»7fi. mAYLOR'S PATENT SEWING Jj_ MACHINES The HAND MACHINE is perfection for faOTAND Q MACHINES for Dressmakers, seven guineas and eight guineas. Recommended by hundreds in our midst who possess them as un equalled. Sewing Machines repaired. Authorised Agent : T PEACOCK, OPTICIAN, SHORTLAND-STREET, Opposite the Post-office. Auckland. H. SKINNER, • BUILDER, CARPENTER, AND JOINER, on the Old Site, VULCAN LANE. All Branches of the Building Trade executed by Experienced Workmen. Shop Fronts. Omce Fittings. &C. fefi. l^T OTIC E.— PIANOS ! PIANOS ! J3I Mr. WEBB has much pleasure in inform ing his kind patrons and the public that he has arranged with B. Tonka Sc Co. to Exhibit for Sale, in their splendid Show-room, late Prince of Wale 3 Theatre, the PIANOS per 'Loch Urr. N.B.—Pianos for Beginners from £7. at WEBB'S MUSIC SALOON, W KLL KSTiBY-ST REKT. a~nT> p. gibb on s, • GROCERS AND PRODUCE merchants, 58, Wellesiev-steeet. Dealers in Maize, Oats, Bran, Flour, Sharps, Potatoes, Bzc.__ HUSBANDS of Industrious Wives, Remember this day to do your duty by BUYING a PATENT ROYAL WASHING MACHINE. Every wife who does her own Washing deserves one. FATHERS, MOTHERS, BROTHERS, AND LOVERS, call and select one of those useful Companions and Helpmates, called SEWING MA CHINES, from the following immense stock and variety:—Princess of Waives, Little Stranger, Jenny Lind, Mermaid, Thomas, also T.aylor's New Patent, Singer, Whkeler and W tlson, Howe, Gkover and Baker, and other good makes. _sr Weekly Payments Taken, "©a W. C. DENNES, McARTHUR & CO.'S NEW BUILDINGS, QUEEN-STREET. T>URE MILK !! ! PURE MILK !! ! T. A. BROWN Begs to inform the inhabitants of Auckland and suburbs that he has made arrangements by which he has secured the whole, of ihe Milk from the One Tree Hill Batata, Epsom, and he will therefore be able to supply a First-class Pure Article, so necessary w both infants and adults. Families waited on for orders. A Trial solicited. Address: T. A. BROWN, Epsom ;cr Messrs. Spkags & Co., Theatre Buildings, Queen-street GALVANIZED IRON WORKS. 1 S. PARKER, MANUFACTURER of GALVANIZED IRON, RIDGING, SPOUTING, 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 Trade. Gasfltting of every style done at shortest notice. Experienced Workmen sent to any part of 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, wtcllksley- street. AtIOKT.ANTI. SPECIAL NOTICE. TIMEI TIME! TIME! ON SALE AT B. KEANE'S, • Custom-house-street. To Builders.—B. KEANE having finished his New Lime Works at Wangarei. is now pre pared to supply WANGAREI STONE LIME in any quantity. To Farmers and Others.—For the use of ■kand or Sanitary Purposes, liberal terms are offered. q-prwi? I?^^ AHUR AN GI HYDRAULIC ™NE LIME is well adapted for Concrete Work. Will sot hard under water, as the foun vS^S^^S^S^! 200^ & Daldy ' SHE! Tj LIME in any Quantity* Seane,



V E N E T I A N~"^r i^ AT THK AUCKLAND VENETIAN BLTKrn 1' MANUFACTORY Wj) I CORNER OF COOK ANE» -RHY-STRut,.- ! Of any dimensions in any number fr o « 3 tea Hundred, within a given time oUiT 6 best quality, and reasonable mice.. and sent to all parts of New Zea land. Terms cask. Estimates returned by Post M. H. BUSBY, Local Manufacturer anfl t porter of the Material, Practical Blind ir.v and Wire "Worker (many y«ars esteblißhnrf r City Road, London), Manufacturer of » st • description of Window Blinds, Plain and n^ I mental Wire Work. Old Blinds cleaned rii^Y repaired, and painted.-^VHNET] AN HOTTnS corner of C_aok and Grey-streete, uckland ™ W" PHILLIPPS AND .SONTrS I • COLOUR, & GLASS WSRCBJ^S I Importers of Paperhangings, Scrim,, Paints fki ! Turpentine, Colours, Varnishes, French PoS I Gold Leaf, Artists' Colours and Bnishes Pht1 I Sheet, Crown, Ornamental, and PhotoCTani? -' Glass, Picture Frame and Tapestry MoSdi?™ ; Clock and Compass Glasses, Glazed SasS Doors, &c. Glass cut to size, and careft ir pn.cked.-95 fc 97, QUEEN-STREET. nffly EDWARD E A R~TTe"v BUILDER AND CONTRACTOR. ' Established 1860.] AlPfkinds of House and Ship Joinery Sh«» i Fronts, Shop and Office Fittings. &c.,'&o prepared at the shortest notice, with ' P thoroughly Seasoned Timber. Designs and Estimates Furnished in &*,-, Branck. ' EDWAED BARTLEY, ALBERT-STREET Near Market. i~K~~p»ywßM_-LF l-_B~By^Sßy^_P'yS£s^^S^3 PURE, .WHOLESOME, & DELICIOU3.I I MANUFACTURED BY BEETHAM 400., AUCKLAND, AND SOLD BY ALL GROCERS AND' THE TRADE. Orders addressed by_ post to the Manufactnreis iriß' ■' I receive immediate attention. | __ _ _ _ __ _^ WALTER GRAHAM, (Late of the Citt MaktJ, WHOLESALF. AND FAMILY GROCER, Has opened those Premises, corner of Pitt and j Grey-streets, with a complete and WELL-ASSORTED STOCK OP NEW GROCERIES, PROVISIONS, AND OILMEN'S STORES, of the best quality, and offers the same co hiß numerous Patrons, Friends, and the Public generally at the LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICES!! N.B,—Families waited on for Ordere, and Goods delivered in all parts of the City and Suburbs. [ESTABLISHED 1842.] j j WJ A M I E S 0 N|i • UNDERTAKER, &c, is prepared to j execute Funerals, either in first-class style or i plain, at strictly moderate charges. WELLESLEY-STREET EAST, ; Two doors from Queen-3treet. ■ ■ r~l JTjTIUNERALS CONDUCTED ! IJP respectably, at moderate charges, by j N. McC ULSK V, West End FuneralEstab- ! lishment, top of Hobson-street. The charges includes all Cemetery and , Minister's Fees, so that customers have no further trouble beyond giving the order. Coffins always on hand. Graves fenced, . and Tombstones supplied. Designs, by J. | Brown, may be seen, and prices obtained. | on application to N. MeCulsky. j ■/.;?' I ■ "^"OTICE OF REMOVALS . j. Messes. HOFFMANN & SONS Have REMOVED their PIANOS and HAR MONIUMS, and BUSINESS, from Shoktla?^ street to QUEEN-STREET, next Bank of • New Zealand. BULBS ! T3ULBS ! TDULHS! JUST RECEIVED, Direct from Paris, ._„_,« j A QUANTITY OF CHOICE FLOWELJfIB BULBS!!! .., S As they must be Planted immediately, tl ey will be on Sale for FOUR DAYS oaiy.. R. BAIRD. VICTORIA SEED STORES, ' Victoria-street. N.8.--A large quantity of Colonial -gif*" j Bulbs will be ready for sale shortly. —- TO SHIPPERS, CONTRACTOR : AND BUILDERS. KAURI TIMBER. (i The undersigned is selling at „« tar GREATLY REDUCED PRICES. | C. A. HARRIS, BRITOMART ROAD, And at the Spit. Napier. M. MCL AC H iTa ft I • 218, QUEEN-STREET, Has just boughtthe following Goods at a i&P Discount off Cost Price, and invites La<fle» ; to inspect them before making their puj- j chases elsewhere. Patterns will be» j given on application for j comparison. A line of Self-colored Real Alpaccas at U&'> f worth 2a. 34. nj A line of Fashiorable Checks at Is.; woi-tli Is. »■ f A line of Self Grey Camerlite for the ;prese» | season, la.: worth Is. 9d. A line of Self bolour Satin Check Lustres beautiful slades. Is. 2d.; worth Is. IDa. , A line of " Cascaemore de Soie," a soft come" Black Silk warranted to wear by W makers, at a reduction of Is. 6d.. V&Jtfz' This is witlout doubt the best and chew est Silk in Auckland. It io of thesanw. , quality as ttat which gavrb such satis®* fag tion last seison. Simpson Sewing Machines at half-price. . M i All ttie Noveltieaf or the Season at a lower pn* than usual *„s■. 5 cases New Gods, ex Abernyte to op6"^; few days. Others to follow W"" rv vessels. .___^- Tl -" 'T~n~oT~d: c~l o v g*> tf MECHANIST. Masefibld's Buildisss, Albet-street, Auckland. Se\7ing, Knitthg, Washing, and "^At description of (omestio and K*^? IW*QDes, Machinery madeand repaired. MoaeHfcw Inventors 1 Modes, and Optical ana .ao^nj m Apparatus made and repaired. Met^ and Boring, Screv and WTinwl Chitong.^ia-*