Mr Abbott said he was there by invitation, not being a ratepayer, and be had only come in time to l.oar the peroration of Mr Sfesefleld'a (rpeeeh a«-d he admire-. t..e straightiorvrgrd way fn which that gectlernan spoke. He ac'.aired ...o stannch rn_.r_r.-_r in which Dr Ws„i. .«_>_ Mr 1 horr.e had fought side by ft.de in Opposing the Aot- I* would do credit to ibctu wnile they lived (cheers). If it were not altogether out of character, they should erect a trior. :n_entto Dr WaLiis (laughter). The speak __■ narrated an anecdote about a man who too.: --' i«_r in a tree from a bear, wr.ifth bis -■■rhe -.;.o-. 'i he mar; then came down and said, '• i.id'at vre do l.i* That was the position of Co ...-.•;i'.or MaseJiei— The speaker denounced the '.ov<rr.o'.-:c-..'' - ;b_idy as a delusion a:.d a sham. I_a_ft year they promised „2 for £1 to highway bcarda, but only paid „!; this year £1 -ws prorni , o-o but what would ihoiioard get 2 (A Voice: .o:.-_ and eigatpence). lie had b_*_ told that you ...<-;-.. for about £->% or £700 for the Hospital had been sent back from VVeliinifton because they contained an error of Gd. That looked to b_;.i like impecuniosity (laughter). __ ii on was n.no- the ioso a lion because you coo.-: :.o". 00-e his te^tn "and the arbitrary -power of taxation of the Counties Act was not Jess oppressive berrause it was In abeyanc -at present (ohoer- .If they got into it they eouid not get out, b»;l it would be wiser to watch the bitter experience of those (bounties which had adopted it. H Dr WaJJis were not a ecotenraan, he could not have opposed the Act with tne dogged persistency he had displayed daughter and cheers.; and but for that the Council would hare hypothecated the property of the rate pa era without iettiiig them know the nature o; the arrangement. If Mr Maseiield knew the bank arrangement, Dr Waihs should have known it. and if Dr Wallis knew of it, the ratepayers should have been informed of it also. What was sauce for the goose was nance for the gander daughter). As to what they had beard of log-rolling, the Council would have rolled the ratepa- era in bankniptcy. He ha/1 been accused • of lewdness because lihrs-UL that the female figure in the seal was w^ ar.g-'-l with a dash of carnality. Dr. Wallis p .vre.-f j; intellect and keen perception had been proved by the splendid way in which he bad resisted the Act -lcheer->. He (Mr Abbott) ay .ni to :.;.-. Newmarket meeting to defend tbe rigbt, though he was suffering from a severe headache, and had taken some drops of j,hotiop__oiy.oe—(great laughter). They fought and '.yon the victory. Mr Wrigley ait-ended tho ine_ti.._, and Taylor escaped from tiie Wh_.ii— (laughter). They met at the base of a triar.g.e, Ist, 2nd, and 3rd base—daughter)--and it .-__:_ only the persistent opposition «f tne ratepayers that caused them to swerve from their deterou nation to adopt the Act. It was the force of public opinion, and the nbi cnitous power ot the Press that had compelled th-.m to alter their determination—floiid cheers;. Mr Troup had defended Mr Wrigley in a letter, :. .'. Wrigley was ham-strung at that meeting, and Kiss/lug would have shared tbe same fate ha/1 not he (the speaker/ saved him from the humiliation -daughter). __is..iing was black, but Wrigley was blacker. 'J he ratepayers had frocked them and could unfrock them also. Dr Wallis had adhered unswervingly to the deter mination he had expressed at tne first meeting He had kept the same course te tne bitter humiliating end, as it would b« for some of the Councillors -daughter). Some of the Coun cillors had endeavoured to get the Act brought into operation by the effluxion of the period allowed for deliberation. Let the rate payers not be wrecked upon that rock. The people were with them, the Kv_.ni.vg Stak bad ably supported their interests, and they had right on their side. (Mr Jenkins: And might too). Let them fight like men and hang up this Act. so that it should be brought down again— (loud cheers). Mr Field said he had looked over tbe Acts. and had written down a few ideas, -which with the permission of the audience he would read. He then read a written speech, in which he corn batted Mr Taylor's statement that there would be a loss of funds by hanging up the Act. If the Council had the power of imposing by laws and license fees, it would become rich by obnoxious means at the expense of the peop.e, and in the collection of these fees there would be heavy lawyer's costs, as weU as other exD_nr.e.. He read clause 31 of the financial Arrans-ements Act to-hew that if the Counties Act wore sus pended, tbe subsidies would be paid to Uoad hoards, and without those deductions for salaries which would be the case if the Act were ad opted. He pointed out that the subsidies would be re duced by deductions for institutions. He quoted section 2.;, of the Financial Arrangements Act to prove that license and slaughter-house fees would not be lost. He considered that "money by way of loans" could be dispensed Avith, and ■with ad vantage to the ratepayers. By su spend - ing the Counties Act, the people would lose nothing, but would avoid much annoyance and oppression. The speaker concluded by moving: "That the ratepayers of Newton Hiding are of opinion that the permissive clauses of the Coun ties Act should not he brought into operation in the County of Eden." . Mr George Staines, who was received with applause, seconded the resolution. He was pJsasedat the spirit exhibited in the different districts. He had paid tbe County Council two visits, and it would he v/ell to let the ratepayers know what an exhibition they make of them selves, (laughter). Mr Masefield had been his friend many.or'manyyears.and hewas pleased.to Her. him enter public life, but he had heard that Mr __ascfield'3 intention in tabling a motion at, the last meetitur for hanging up the Act was to prevent his constituents holding a meeting. Mr KJssling. who was always a Vogelite, wanted to go on with the motion that night, but, ho went out, and sent a message for Mr Wrigley, who went out, also, in order to leave Dr WahlS in a minority. One gentleman said lie could not stay at the Council because he wanted his tea. Ag servants of the public they ought to stay up oil niarlit if necessary, as he (Mr Staines) had often done. Mr Masefield. could have got his tea at, one of the coffee shops in Queen-street. (Laughter.) He hoped these meetings would be a lesson to Mr Maseiield. He (Mr Staines) was not quite pleased with Mr Masefleld s conduct in tho City Council, and trusted he would give up his errors, and stick to the people. (Cheers.) The motion was put and carried on a show of hands, not a single hand being raised against Mr Barton (amidst cries of "platform") was of opinion that Mr Masefield had been hardly treated, by the speakers. Mr Masefleld had stated that, though he went into the Council as their representative, he was now willing to be their delegate, and would sink his personal opinions in honour of those Of the ratepayers. (Cheers.) He would move, " That this meeting tenders its thanks to Messrs Thome and Mase fleld for having to-night expressed their opinions upon the Counties Act.andtheirintcntion to vote against the introduction of the permissive clauses into this County, and that these gentle men, with Dr Wallis, deserve the confidence of the ratepayers." Mr Abbott seconded the resolution. . A Voice : It ought to have included Abbott. (Laughter.) . , Tbe motion was carried unanimously. Mr Jenkins narrated an anecdote of a man who was driving a pig to market, and when another person asked him where he Avas going he said " I shall never get him to the fair if you speak like that." Ho compared the ratepayers to the pig, which was driven to Newmarket to he sold, the driverswerc Taylor and Wrigley. The speaker then read an advertisement from last night's Star, headed "Funeral Notice," but was frequently interrnnted by peals of laughter. Mr. Thorne said he did not expect Mr. Maso fleld and himself would bo insulted in the Avay Dr. Walk's had insulted them. Dr. Wallis: He is taking my place against all etiquette. Mr. Thorne said the bank arrangement avus suggested by Mr. Kissling, whose brother was a banker. Dr. Wallis had threatened to make the bunk tender public if it were shewn.to him. [Mr. Staines: Quite right f.00.1 He did not think it Avas right. |Mr. Abbott: Why not right.) Because it was understood Avilh the bank that the tender should bo private. Dr. Wallis had claimed tho credit of hanging up the Act. What right had he to that credit moro than Mr. Udy, and others who had done as much as he. .... _ . Dr. Wallis : I moved it originally. It stood in mv name from the first meeting of the Council. Mr. Thome: Dr. Wallis had talked till he had tired them all out, but he Avas simply talking to his constituents. Mr. Staines avus at the meet ing, and would be able to say— . Mr. Staiues: That Dr. Wallis was perfectly in order, and you Avere all out of order. (Great laughter.) You've got to learn tho ropes yet, my young friend. (Renewed laughter). Mr. Thorne went on to explain the reason for adjourning tho hanging up. If Dr. Wallis hud. his will tho Act might have been hung up, but In such a Avar that it could bo resuscitated. Dr. Wallis had been suspicious that there was some thing concealed under the hour of (i o'clock. [Mr. Staines: You Avere afraid of the masses. You wanted to do it quietly.) The speaker con cluded by stating that he would be willing to answer questions. Mr French asked if Dr Wallis was in order on tho evening when ho tabled a motion for hang ing up the Act. Mr Thorne said as it was extraordinary busi ness, if was fair to assume that Dr Wallis was not in order. Mr French said if Dr Wallis was in order when he tabled the motion, further notice was not necessary, Mr Thome believed the resolution, if carried, could haA-c been unset Mr French would like to know who was res ponsible, for tho selection of that seal (laughter.) fSMr Thorne said it was the production of a special committee. (Laughter). Dr Wallis and himself a. ere not on it. Tho seal was agreed to •without a dissentient voice. A ratepayer: Would you bo good enough to move that an impression of that great and wonderful seal bo placed on exhibition in one of the shops. (Laughter). Mr Thorne: You can see it at the office. Mr Jenkins asked whether Toddle's office had been selected at £50 a year when the New market Hall could have been, got for £25. Mr Thorne said it was thought necessary to have an olllco centrally situated. Mr Wood said Mr Masefield had, some time ago, told him privately that ho would vote for hanging up the Act. _ , Mr Abbott said Councillor Thorne had dark ened counsel with a multitude of words, daughter). It was an ex purto explanation. He t I cupnucuted on U» {not that P_ Wallig wm

obliged to tek . legal proceedings in order to get j a audit of the sea?. With regard to the over- i r_r__g_... l-.orro-.Tin? was ar. expensrjye ._c_.ry, whether yon went to a private t-__ vii_._____ or to a i Lank. (Laughter/. Mr Sv._r.:-.0.':, ',n ascending :.,.. stage, was re- , chived with load and prolonged eceenng- x.c i said he bad beard what he had not expected to i bear, and what he tin not at all like. If thej had merely come for a night -. amusement _ was ; cplendld and the performance was tree, Air ! -Vli-S-ffe.cL bad very properly admitted that t__e . Cornn-ittec were wrong in making a secret of : the bank tender, bot it was -imply aa error or ; theh£f__,fe.au_h£ arrangement was the cheapest. Too mach had been made of the matter it '."•'?»_ one that could be easily forgiven, lie thonjtht it came with bad grace from i>r vvaLi3 wno preached peace and good -.Hi to men, that he «ho_Jd abuse Mr Masefield- He preached a.out the prodigal son, and th.rof-.re r;e -.ho;:-dre. -vice i over the lost sheep when i; returned <__;..•--<•_-) He (Mr._ warworn we.__ r.o: accept any blame for the Com. ties Act, but he wa. responsible for the shape of the County. It was said that men in other places opposed the Act because they ovmed a whole county. V.'ell, suppose one of the audience owned a county, what would no do. Would he not form a council of hi.. employes, and adopt the Act for the sake of the Government sub-idles, which he e*._d spend as he pleased, daughter.) He had been blamed for saving that there was no cour.:./ in the colony where the Act could be so favourably worked as Eden, and he now said that if the Act would not work here, :t would not work anywhere. If the richest portions o. trie co .nt v were allowed to go 0 _t into Boroughs, they would take all the mor.ey in "the till • laugh ten, and the remainder would he left to niain tain the machinery o: the Act. and the repre sentatives of the paras formed it to boroughs would, he beii. - od, continue to sit in the Council, .he Act gave too much power to tbeCoyern rnsnt. There was nothing in it that the Koa_ Hoards could not do a great deal better. There might be a few jobs in Koad Hoards, but tneru aiwavs would be where there Ava. money to s .en .. bat in the Boards the expenditure could be e&s'jv checked. He would like to see .ao.h tie_ for amalgamation of Road Hoard., Ine ST-eeches of JJr Wallis and Sir _ ..b>.ott were only calculated to irritate Mr Masefie.d. What would bo :ho r .sol-, if Mr Ma.e.ieid were to put up his back an': vote tbe other Avay . L-M.k at the act of Dr Wallis in bri.-ginga hal..r .V-'-e. j.n.-.;e once tore v.- a dagger on the lioor atth'-Hou-eof Comiiion-i. He (Mr Swansc..;) would say—Ho the thing that is ri^ht, but don t leave any of those raw sores which were calcu lated to do harm. He had known ilr Maseiield a long time; he was his friend: and a more upright straightforward fellow he had never known since be had been in New Zealand (loud " Dr Wallis: I intend t.o speak before the meet ing closes. (Laughter). >Ir Swans,on : Oh, make as many speeches as you like, my dear fellow. He depre cated leaving these raAV sores. Many men would sooner take a blow than an insult such a. had been put upon Mr Masefield. If it was not a joke, it was an in«ult. He (Mr Hwanton) was satisfied that something would be gained by hanging up the Act. They would be able to watch its operation in the Counties which had adopted it. lie considered that the Council had acted right!;,- in selecting an office in town. He would have voted for it himself. The speaker concluded by seconding the resolution. . The Chairman said it v. as a great mistake t.o .suppose that tbe Act was already in operation. Three months was given to consider whether it should be brought into operation or not. (Cheers.) Hr Wallis: I want to disclaim any intention of insulting anyone. I will consult Mr Thome and Mr Maseiield to-morrow, and will explain ray reasons for objecting to Mr Masefield- moving the resolution for hanging up tbe Act, and why I covet the miserable nonour of being the hang man. (Laughter.) The motion was carried, and a vote of thanks to the Chairman ended the proceedings.

SUNDAY LIQUOR TRAFFIC.

To the Editor of th ■ Stak. .-ik. —Now that the authorities have deter mined lodeai so eifeetiA'ely with Sunday trading in spirits, 1 think it behoves th<; publicans to wake up and have it defined what constitutes a hon->- fide traveller. I have noticed one or two cases lately tried,and publicans fined,and I am at a loss to fix on who is a traveller. I will mention one case which occurred somewhere South of Auckland. A man left his house and travelled 5 miles to a public house, where he was served with liquors, after which he returned home. The publican was lined 4250, and the bench said he could not be a traveller in the meaning of the Act, because he walked from his home to the public house direct, and after drinking returned home direct. lam of opinion thut this ought to stir up some of our suburban publicans, because I doubt if there is a Sunday passes but what they sell to both men and women, who leave town, and either drive or walk to their hotels direct, aud after partaking of their drinks and a little recreation, return home direct. Arc these people travellers or not ( 1 must confess that I nave jumped on my horse of a .Sunday, and rode to the nearest public-house, had my drink, and returned home, not dreaming that f was break ing the Acts of the legislatures, nor did I dream that I was likely to get the publican into trouble; if T thought so, I should remain at home. 1 have given this my attention, and I can only see one way of effectually dealing with grog-selling on Sunday, and that is to repeal section 38 in the Licensing Act, and let it be under stood that there are to be no bars opened on Sundays, nor no grog sold to any one. Let publicans take out, of their bars what they require for boarders, etc. for Sunday, on Satur day evening, in this way every one else would lay in their Sunday supply- Travellers could always do so. as they seldom travel two days without coming to an hotel, and they can always carry w hat is necessary for refresh ment. This would likewise give the publican and his family a chance to rest, or to go to Divine Service on Sunday, Avhich very few of them do now, be cause they have as much business to attend to on Sunday, as they have on Saturday. It would be a protection to public-house keeper;-; in out lying districts where there are no constables to enforce right. I have experienced where a number of young men walk a distance to a public-house, call for a drink, they are served, and call for another. The landlord remon strates; they j;ct up in arm.-, they will flvtht, break furniture, or cause any other trouble they like. These young men have their liberty on Sunday. The landlord has no protection, the consequence is he is forced.to submit, and then it ends in trouble, and for the good name of the hotel.he says nothing; not only the hotel's name, but it would entail the loss of several days at Court, etc. If the bars were closed altogether on Sunday, the public would soon forget all about public houses on that day, and their minds would be diverted to something more useful. 1 cannot see where Sunday work can possibly pay any publican for the anxiety and the risk of being lined £50.—A Voice Ficom the Whau.

Pi-nte. and published by the Proprietor, Hgs«* i Bbbtt. of Parnell, at his General 6to«M™a Jng Office, Wyndham-afreet. i» th« (*V *» Aucl>ie.a.»Nsw Zealand. _•_. __

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"XT E W G it O C E It V STOIt E. Cash Buyi-i. and Cash Seller ! all transactions for gash only!! Small Profits and Quick Returns ! ROBT. C. SAUNDERS Just arrived from England, respectfully informs the inhabitants of Auckland, that he has OPENED a NEW GROCERY STORE in QUEEN-STREET, opposite the City Hall, which he intends to conduct on the above principle. A Trial will prove the, advantage of Buying at the ahovc establishment. ROBT. C. SAUNDERS, Queen-street. T*/T EDI CA L J1 AL L, NE VVTON. T. A. CRAWFORD (eight years' with Messrs. Hill and Hudson, of Victoria-street), bc^s to in form tho inhabitants of Newton and surround ing districts that lie has commenced Business as CHEMIST and DRUGGIST, in the Shop lately occupied by Mr. It. R. Hooi'J_R, of ICarangahane Road. Having opened tho Shop with an Entirely New Stock ok Drugs and CHEMICALS, hopes by strict, attention tobusiness to train their eonlideiice and patronage. T. A. CRAWFORD, Medical Hall, Newton. N.B.— Dr. Coffin's Composition Powders kept n stock. ffIOURISTS TO THE HOT LAKES JL and Visitor,, to Tauranga, may obtain Buggies, and Ladies' and Gentlemen's Saddle llo„e., at I). H. M. Bill's Tauranga Livery and Bait Stables, Corner of Spring and Grey-streets, Tauranga. A telegraphic message to the pro prietor will at all times ensure a trap heing ready to proceed to the Lake District imme diately On arrival of the steamer from Auckland. N.B.—Good Grazing for Horses is. Gd. per week. POST- O~F F I C E HO T~_fL Grey-street. Wellington. Travellers to the South will find first-class ac commodation at the abovo Hotel. Suites of Apartments for Families. Airy, pleasantly- Bituated rooms always available. Good dry Sample-rooms. TH O M A~B U R WIN. Proprteto r. POSTERS (PLAIN AND COLOURED), In ENGLISH and .MERTCAN T.I.OCX ' TYPE, by 11. BRETT, at the "EVKNING H. nit" Office. SOI.K Proprietor ot the ADYERTIi SING IiQAUPS. in City &a4..ut_w:b.i



! r\ EOR G E H U L M E SHIPPING AND FAMILY" ] BUTCHER. STE A M SAUS AC E FACT 0R Y. _T2T LIST OF PRICES :— FINEST QUALITY OF ROAST BEEF id. to fid. BOILING BEEF, 3d. CORNED BEEF, 3d. to id, CORNED ROUND BEEF (warranted good andlswcet), sd. WETHER MUTTON (Fore-quarters), 2-d. ~ (Hind-quarters, ____ LEGS and LOIN.-; MUTTON, id. MUTTON CHOPS, id- Superior Steam-made SAUSAGE, id. VEAL and PORK (Dairy-fed), id to 6d. R EDUCED IN P R I C E OK SATURDAY NIGHTS ;- FORE-QUARTERS MUTTON, 2d. FORE-QUARTERS MUTTON. 2d. LEGS and LOINS, 3d. BEEF, 3d. DISCOUNT ALLOWED TO HOTELS. FAMILIES AND HOTELS WAITED ON FOR ORDERS. riEO R G E XT U L M E, BUTCHER, QUEEN-STREET, Auckland. ______________ - - _- - E REDUCTION IN PRICES FOR A SHORT TIME ONLY, TO REDUCE STOCKS. All Purchasers of SHEET MUSIC to the amount of 10s., will be allowed a Discount of 2s. Gd.; or on £1 worth, Cs. A Very Choice Selection of HARMONIUMS and PIANOS, of the Best Makers, will also be offered at considerably Reduced Prices for Cash. Just Arrived, ex 'Oxford:—A Fresh Supply of Chappell's, Boosey's, and other Cheap Musical Publications, Choice Violin Strings, &c, &c. H. CTICKSEY'S MUSIC WAREHOUSE, 210 QUff.ItX_TRI.KT T*T INKS AN D TT ALL WHOLESALE AND RETAIL CABINETMAKERS, UPHOLSTERERS, AND CARPET WAREHOUSEMEN, SHORTLAND-STREET, AUCKLAND. IMPORTERS OF ENG LISH AND AMERI CAN FURNITURE, BRASS AND IRON BEDSTEADS AND I COTS, BRUSSELS TAPESTRY AND KIDDER MINSTER CARPETS AND HEARTH RUGS, DOOR MATS AND MATTINGS, VENETIAN BLIND AND BLIND HOLS LANDS. BRASS AND WOOD CORNICES & POLES, FLOOR CLOTHS, LINOLEUM, THE NEW CORK CARPET, DAMASKS AND TABLE CLOTHS. SPRING, HAIR, FLOCK, AND FLAX MATTRASSES, FEATHER BEDS, &C. &C. AGENTS FOR THE "GROVER AND BAKER" SEWING MACHINES. GREAT REDUCTION IN PRICES : THE £1) MACHINE REDUCED TO £7 15s. ALL MACHINES GUARANTEED. WINKS & HALL, S "II ORTLAND- STREET, THE LARGEST AND CHEAPEST ESTAB« LISHMENT IN AUCKLAND FOR FURNITURE, CARPETS,



VOIICE OF REMOVAL! H. ""a I**1 **"3 [ BEOS TO AS3.OTTXCE THAT UK <T HA S REMOVE D!I "W TO TIIE Pbemises Next Doob Below his Old Shop. H. A T X INS Begs to heartily thank hi .numerous Cus tomers for their very- liberal patronage from bis first commencing busme*. up w the prr-pcnt time, and to assure them that although his trade baa .^caaed to that extent, that his REMO *AL to more Commodious Promi-cs a. 2-? a neceH _=:r the same principles of business -mil iti'llbe adhered to: viz., keeping a good an":o-le, bnyintr in the cheapest market, and felling at the smallest profit possible. His Sew Shop shall always be known a_ The Cheapest is Auckland. II A. will be happy to see all his old Customers, and as many new ones aa may honour him with their patronage. A SPLENDID STOCK OF DRAPERY AND CLOTHING Will always be found, and the PRICES THE LOWEST IN AUCKLAND 1 H. A T X I N S. at c w local i.ndu stii y. AjS Gr. 1.. BURGESS, Pure Ultramarine Blue .Manufacturer. Proprietor many year-, in the employ of Harper Tweh-etrees, the renowned manufacturers. , . - , A trial solicited. Ask for it and judge for yourselA-es. Auckland Agent: Mr G. W. Owen. Mann factory i York-ftmet. Parnell- M^ —Meat, M EATI GREY-S T R E E T. W. PAUL Having returned to his old Premises, Grey street, lately occupied by Mr. J. Youxo, 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 be Purchased at any other Establish ment in Town, as a visit to his Shop will prove. Auckland, 23rd February. 1877. "VfEW COAL ANDFIUEWOODYARD. MESSRS MAYNARD & WEEKS beg to in timate to their friends and the general public that they have commenced business in the Coal and Firewood trade in that large Yard, corner of Napier and Willow-streets. The intention of tho proprietors is to sell the very best Coals and Firewood at the lowest possible living profit. The public may rely upon full measure. Every order promptly attended to. Goods Removed on the shortest notice. MAYNARD <fe WEEKS. A " "~~L O V E T T, J___« TAILOR AND WOOLLEN DRAPER, Opposite United Service Hotel, WEI.I-ES-.w.Y-STH.-K.T. A.L., while thanking tho public for the liberal patronage bestowed on him since recommencing business, begs to inform them that he has always on hand a Well-selected Stock of Black and Blue Superfine Cloths and Doeskins ; also, West of England, Mosgicl, and other Tweeds. A good lit 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 • his friends and the public of Auckland that he has taken over those old established DINING ROOMS, known as PORTKK'S, nearly opposite the Theatre Royal, Queen-street, Auck land, where he 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 ho v rs. r\ N SALE, MAIZE: 800 Sacks, now landed, ex Emu. SALT: 50 Tons (Weston and Westall _), to land, ex Thurland Castle. CLOVER & GRASS SEEDS: 3G Casks, to land, ex Thurland Castle. JAKINS & WILT-COX, DUKUAM-STKEET. miMBER TIMBER! TIMBER! THE UNION SASH AND DOOR COMPANY MECHANICS' BAY. HAVE ON" HAND :— A very Large Stock of all kinds of TIMBER for BUILDINGS, at loav est rates; and a good lot of SECOND-CLASS STUFF (clearing out below Cost Price. KST Sashes, Doors, Mouldings, Tongued and Grooved and Wide Boards also very cheap. Wood Turning in am. its Bt.A-.cheß. "VICTORIA STONE WORKS. Auckland, 17th February, 1577. TO THE CITIZENS OF AUCKLAND. Ladies and Gentlemen,—ln starting business amongst you, I haA-c much pleasure in bringing before your notice a few very useful articles, which 1 can now produce at rates not yet known in Auckland, and Avhich, for price, design, workmanship and materials, cannot be super ceded in the English markets. Having secured the services of Mr. James If. Buchanan, late managing partner in tne hrm of J. H. Buchanan and Co., opposite, with my own experiences, I can confidently ensure myself a share of your patronage. BUILDING DEPARTMENT- . Mantelpieces, to any design in Freestone, from 20s. Hearths, Hobb-flre and Oven Sills Door and Window Sills and Lintels, _ ArchitraA'CS, Quoins, Balustrades, & Copirgs Sinks, Kitchen and outside Chimney lops And every kind of Builders' StoneAVork executed. MONUMENTAL— _ _ , Monuments, Tombs, Headstones, Bpdy stoncs, Footstones, Crosses, &c, designs of Avhich 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- VICTORIA-STREET EAST, Door above Messrs Kempthorne and Prosser_. TTeORGE COOK'S 'BUSSEI. \JT 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. 3.40 p.m. 4.15 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. L3O p.m. 2.30 p.m. 3 p.m. J P-m. 4.30 p.m. 5.30 p.m. 6 p.m. 7 p.m. 7-30 p.m. Saturday evening: 8, B.3Q_ 8i 9.30, 10, 10.30, 11. GEORGE COOK,



TTNITEDSERVICE HOTELj Yj ' COBXJEB Of QUEEN & WELLESLEY-STREETS. ; X 'M- d •*__■ Ess? ii 1.1■ is-iri wiwys_tfm! -«_3^-£-^-. "T^frx^fc^ /r^. ■_-^__T?_V'fWs_ ! JOHN HANCOCK, Pp.opeietob. IMPORTER OF FOREIGN WINES AND | SPfltUr;. I A_rc X i- a X th N. Z. j XT' A IP A R A ~ R A I L W A Y. To" ensure DiapatchTcOODS should leave Auckland TA barf for the 01 an i a tea —f I r_ r. DAIS. Wairoa— FRIDAY... EX order. V. MACDONALD. General Manager. 0 T f~ C E. X C. T. HARDING Having Purchased the Joint L'-.i^o. Mi-._-.K~ F. AW HARD & 1. *•*&£_> Jz™+£A Firewood Merchant.. 01 Mechanic. ;^;_^y; to intimate that he _3j_reparea to execu.c a-i oder- for COAL, FIREWOOD, <_c., on ..he monTiberal terms, and hope, by strict attention to brines., toreceivea share of the patronage so liberally accorded to his p:-euec_:.--.-.0r%. _.._».— Post.., Rails, _d Palings, always on hand. FENCING OF ALL DESCRIPTION. Carting done with despatcn. AU orders left at Mr. R. Brewta- Auckland :-.-.«d Deoot will r_cetvo prnmpt arten-ion. A UCKLAND STEAM CONFECTION ____ FACTORY, ALBERT-SI REET. E. WATERS, CONFECTION E R, . Beg 3to inform the public that the following goods, manufactured at his factory, are guaran teed of superior quality to any confectionery imported into Auckland. They contain no in gredient or colouring matter deleterious to health:—^ GooD3 -..,__ GoOD _-Continued Conversation Lozenges Plain Pipe Conversations Rings Imperial Drops Thick Peppermints Good v ords TMn Pepbermints Cinnamon Comfits Fruit Lozenges Chocolate Creams Fancy Lozenge 3 London Mixtures Scotch Mixtures Iceing Sugar .Sugar Almonds Persian Sherbert Marbles Boiled Goods. Burnt Almonds Birds' Egg 3 Mixed Lollies Carraway Comfits Sticks (assorted) Carraway do. (small) Barley Sugar Ginger Lozenges Barley Sugar Balls Extra Strong Pepper- Cushions mints Acid Drops Super. Extra Strong Best Acid Drop* Peppermints Rose Acid Drops Lose Lozenges Black Kails Aniseed Balls Indian Corn Cayenne J_o_engca Bhu;k Almond I ofry Musk ' ozen..._s Sweet Kisses Paregoric Cough Lo- Led Cocoannt Ice centres Red and \V hite Coco_- Bathpipc nut Ice Coa V'oot Rock Honey 1 offy Gelatine Lozenges MatrimomalToffy Juiubes Everton'.lohy Liquorice Star and Love Kock Pink and White Sugar imitation Strawberries Candy Imitation Almonds Brown Candy Imitation Raspberries Horehound Candy Cough Drops Nonpariel Comfits Turkish Rock Regent Pipe Turn Thumb- Medicated I_ozengesof 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'-. Luggage, ice., &c, Sec Testimonial. Provincial Laboratory. Auckland. Octobei 26, 1875.—MR. K. WATERS: SIR,—I have much pleasure in informing you, that after having made a very careful analysis of various samples of sweetmeats manufactured by you, I find that they are. free, from ail adulteration, and that the colouring matters are quite innocuous. With regard to the Chocolate. 1 find that it is quite equal to the best English or French prepara tions • and, being entirely free from !.U3__, it will form an excellent article of diet for invalids, especially those suffering iron, an impaired digestion.—l have tho honour to he, sir, your obedient servant. James M. Tunny, Provincial Analyst. T7IIIIEWOUD ! ! ! FIREWOOD ! ! WANTED KNOWN, that I am nowpreparcd to supply BEST TITREE FIREWOOD, in any quantity, at the following price- (terms cash) :— Single ton. Us.: four lo ten tons, Ss. 6d.; upwards of ten tons. at. wholesale prices. -Address: John Blair, Bay of Islands Coal Yards, Breakwater Road. ghollah's Great Indian Cures. _r__' (Tiger Brand). "__ THE MOST POPULAR MEDICINES EVER YET INTRODUCED INTO NEW ZEALAND, In con.e.Quence of their proving to bo what is stated of them, and all fulsome put-hug or ex travagant exaggerations about them being care fully avoided. Their worth and merit hare secured for them in every part of New Zealand the confidence of tho public. They have cured long-standing cases of sickness, and TESTIMONIALS similar to those given below are being received from all parts of the Colony by the Proprietor :— "Kensington, Dunedin, Ist March, 1876.—Sir, Having occasion to use your Aperient Mixture, andhavmg derived much ben. fit therefrom, I have much pleasure in testifying to its merits, and in recommending it to others.—(Signed), A. Jamikson." "Pier Hotel, Dunedin, 26th May, 1876—Sir- Having been much benefitted by the use or your Indian Medicine, I have great pleasure in adding my testimony as to its efficacy, and can recom mend others to try it. Some of my friends, who have also been using those medicines, soeak very favourably of them, and have received much benefit from their use.—(Signed), Ophelia i Bennett." "Port Chalmers, New Zealand, 3rd July, 1876. Sir,—l think it my duty to state that your Ghol lah's Rheumatism Mixture has proved in my case to he all that you have represented it to be; and for the sake of those who may be suffering the misery and torture of severe Rheumatism, such as I endured previous to taking your in valuable medicine I beg to state that I had been siuteiing the most excruciating agony from severe Rheumatism for over two years. I could not rest at night. My appetite was gone, my general health shattered, and the pains through out my limbs and loins were constant and almost insupportable. I was induced to try your Rheu matism Mixture, and found myself getting batter after taking three bottles of it. I continued taking tho medicine for about six weeks, and became perfectly restored to health, being per fectly cured of all pain or symptoms of Rheuma tism. My appetite is excellent, and I sleep well at night.—Signed), Fred. WILLIAMS." "Dunedin, 10th July, 1876.- Sir— 1 have plea sure in stating, for the benefit of others, that I have derived the most unexpected good restdts from tbo use of Ghollah's Rheumatism Mixture. I had been suffering from very severe rheumatic attacks for about 15 years, accompanied by most agonising pains in my limbs and loins, through which my rest was much disturbed at night, my appetite very imperfect, and my general health altogether impaired. I am happy to state, that I am now free from the pains I had experienced for bo many years. I can sleep well at night, ray appetite and general health are much improved, and I can attend to my business and house duties. This happy change has been brought about by the use of your Rheumatism Mixture for about two months.—l am, Sir, yours gratefully.— (Signed), S. Pickett." "Dunedin, _lst August, 1876.—Sir,—Having taken your Ghollah's Rheumatic Mixture for some considerable time, and having been com pletely cured by its use, of the very severe rheu matic gout from which I had suffered most severely for the last ten years, I can bear testi mony to its most extraordinary curatic powers, lam now free from all pain, and well in my health, and have the free use of my hands and feet, which I had not previous to taking your medicine. I think it right to state, for the bene fit of others suffering the tortures that I endured for the period above stated, that I attribute my restoration to health and freedom from pain entirely to the use of your invaluable medicine. I can strongly recommend it those suffering from rheumatism or gout.—(Signed), John Griff en, J.P." These invaluable Medicines are to be had throughout New Zealand, aud in Auoklond of all Chemists and respectable Medicine Vendors. BJtOWN, BARRETT & CO., WHQbR?ALE Agents for Auckimto i J.wmWP. i



i 8, WYNDHAM-STREET, \V V HOUSE, SKIP, I t x GENERAL DECORATIVE PAINTER.| ~ - \4\ &\ Estimates furnished, and experienced J Wo_——_en sent to aii parte, of tee j <_/1 ,_, Pro vine.. j *" I 65 ; ! g !-__. I .1.11. rennessta attention of T.ril'.riers and; •* i S_: others to hia New Gl___.'^ Ta_r_i2. i — L p i - J. HENDERSON. . £ 8, WYXDHAM-BTREET. | XH ISH Eli AN D CO. -*- BUTCHEK, Queen-srtreet, next Bank of New Z-aland, J ' Auckland. Poultry of all kind., dressed to order. Prime | Smoked Tonguea, Horne-ured Bacon. C__e_ j Beef on Sale in large quantities. j >- p tj. -ig-3 in Game. Live Pheasanta for- | war'^-d to aTl'part. of the colony upon receipt of | order. &m_" j___! _g___g_. js;!-^ r -^- n ________ ! XOH-T" SOPPET, fj HOUSE, LAND, AND GE^ZRAL GOMMISSIO:. AGENT, NO. 8, QUE__V-STP-EET. A-en- for M>. A. K_ Carter'- Waikato Parcela t Delivery, and the Bookinst of Pas..envrer-. fU^r<\^r ?i\. I^TH. mAY E 0 K'S PA TEN TS E WIN (| J MACHINES The HAND MACHINE is perfection for family use. __ . __ _._,_. STAND MACHINES for Dressi-akers, seven guineas and eight En-inea3. Recommended by hundreds in our midi-t who possess them as un equal! en. Sewing Machines repaired. Authorised Agent : T PEACOCK, OPTICIAN, SHORTLAND-STREET, Or>D_-it.e the Po^t^-ffif... Ancklano. -\\f H7 S X I N N E R, VV . BUILDER, CARPENTER, AND JOINER, on the Old Site, VULCAN LANE. All Branches of the Building Trade, executed by E-rperienced Workmen. Shop Fronts. Otnce F-ttiri-r. ■ fee.. _-._ ______—E-iE-E-- r^____^^^_§ "VT OTIC E.— PIANOS ! PLANOS ! _Ll Mr. WEBB has much pleasure in inform ing his kind patrons and the public that he nas arranged with B. Tonks & Co. to Exhibit for Sale, in their splendid Show-room, late Pnnce of Wales Theatre, the PIANOS per 'Loch Lrr. N.B.—Pianos for Beginners from £7. at WEBB'S MUSIC SALOON, W(■:I-T-KHI -CY-STRKKT. A NT) p. gibbons, • GROCERS AND PRODUCE MERCHANTS, 58, WE L LE S LEY-ST REE T. Dealers in Maize. Oats, Bran, Flour, Sharps, Potatoes, &c. P ;V ! / r _.J a ii >... "•■' A,'\ '"-•. r. ■ : ■:& ."'^fl TTUSBANDS of Industrious wives, __L-1_ 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 .elect one of those useful Companions and Helpmates, called SEWING MACIi INKS, from the following immense stock and variety:—PHlS-ESS of "Wat-US, Little Stranger. Jenny Lint., Mermaid, Thomas, also Taylor'!- New Patent, Sin«kr, Whh.ei.eb and vVii.Si/N, Howe, Gkover and Baker, and other good makes. «r Weekly Payments Taken. ~_a i W. C. DENNES- McARTHUR & CO.'S NEW BUILDINGS. Queen-street. pUEE 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 'he Milk from the One Tree Hill Estate, Epsom, and he will therefore be able to supply a First-class Pure Article, so necessary to both infants and adults. Families waited on for orders. A Trial solicited. Address: T. A.-BROWN, Epsom; or Messrs. Spragg & Co.. Theatre Buildings, Queen-street GALVANIZED IRON k WORKS. S. PARKER, , MANUFACTURER of GALVANIZED IRON, RIDGING, SPOUT IN 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 Trade. Gas_itting 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 Pltj_.n-Eit for Auckland WATERWORKS, WKLI.ESLEY- STREET. A lTf-.-CT.A>!v.. gPECIAL NOTICE. jv IM E ! 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 m any quantity. To Farmers and Others—For the use of Land or Sanitary Purposes, liberal terms are offered. «£Ax?- 3. °. ™^ AHUR AN CU HYDRAULIC ™0^ M^.k. 1? w,ell adapted for Concrete Work. Will set hard under water, as the foun dations belonging to Messrs. Combes & Dnldy, Fort-street, will amply testify, w SHELL LIME in any Quantity. B. KEANE,



VsNE T l / WIRE GAUZK BLINDS, axu WmitM ZING J^W^YgMllO AUCKLAND VENETIAN R_._ ' MANUFACTORY T^ CORNER Or COOK AND GREY ST L. - O. an? t d_TiseMion_, in any uarab-i•_V__K*^'' / ~-"\&Jl nn<«?. within a given tfme;3f t_* ' 1 Vst 5-aa.uy, aad reasonable p sg«»> > = aad s«n:j.o all paru e f jj ftv W«> t land. Terms cash. Es-ft___,hjf?..i > remrred b. Post '# ■ . I _>.. H. BCSBY. Lo^al Ma_ __^tu__s'_-.- ♦ I porter of the i_-.i_r_.__. 1, *': and Wire Worker mau-.- rears -«vS_%- C..y Read, Lor, don,, Mj^S^.y C-vn.pr.ior. cf Window Biindi, PJai- ft lL JJ»r \ rr. sr_tal Wire Work. Old Blinds deftteg.._**; \ rep-ired. and _ai_t_d.-YHi_H_|_^^.. corner of Cook kr._ O.^^^gfffe ;\ V . COLOUR. & GLASS toOß^' 1 ! Import-rs of Paperl_jigii_g3, Soiim PaSs "3 i I Turpentine, C.l.ors. | Goid Leaf, Art-it*. Colonra and Bi_»-n_ _P*i : ! Sheet, Crows. Orn. mental, hod p h » 1 ! Glass, Pici-ir. Frame and Ttaest__vMV_iHH* J 1 Clock an _ Compass Git.^ C^o^. 1 !.>.-., &c. C-i_a cut to !_», and -» I i P'^^fe-----'-" & g". QUT.FN-STRi_.T~ %^ •• II ii* D WARD BAiTfTW 1 L BUILDER AXD CONTRACTOR. ' ! Established 1555.} : A_DT___«L- of Hr>-.«- and Ship Jnimi. ' '„',: I Fronts, Shop and Office Fitting, ©£"»'• f prepared at the .honest notice, vnti. ' I thoroughly Seasoned Timber. '*=«T Designs and Estimates Furnished in evm-, Branch. ;-.•" ! EDWARD BARTLEY ALBERT-STREET Nbae Market. ' PURE, WHOLESOME, & DELICIOUS. MANUFACTURED EY BEETHAM 4CO„ AUCKLAND, AND SOLD BY ALL GROCERS AND Ord.r _ addressed by post to the Manufactttre_ __ receive fcamediale attention. XT O T I C c. 1 WALTER GRAHAM, (Late of the Citt Mast), WHOLESALE AXD FAIRLY GROCEE, Has opened those Premises, corner of Prrr asd Grey-stkeets, with a complete and WELL-ASSORTED STOCK OF NEW GROCERIES, PROVISIONS, AND OILMEN'S STORES, of the BF.-5T quality, and offers the Fame to his | numerous Patrons. Friends, and tiie Public generally at the LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICES!! N.B,—Families waited on for Orders, and Goods delivered in all parts of the City and Suburbs. ft ~P) \ Jaggs $&9 [established 1512.] T\T J A M I E S 0 N, ▼ V « UNDERTAKER, &c., is prepared to execute Funerals, either in first-class style or plain, at strictly moderate charges. WELLESLEY-STREET EAST, Two door? from Queen-street. 1 ijjIUNERALS CONDUCTED !_!_. respectably, at moderate charges, by N. McCULSKY, West End Funeral E-tab 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, lancl Tombstones supplied. Design.. ~jf % Brown, may be seen, and prices obtained. on application to N-_M c C nlsky ._ _. H^rOTICE OF REMOVAL Messes. HOFFMANN & SONS Have REMOVED their PIANOS and HAR MONIUMS, and BUSINESS, from Shortlakd steeet to QUEEN-STREET, next Bank of NeAv Zealand. "OULBS! "OULBS! "OULBS! JUST RECEIVED, Direct from Paris, _~„ A QUANTITY OF GHOICE FLOWERING BULBS !! ! Afthey must be Planted immediately, they wiR be on Sale for FOUR DAYS only. R. BAIRD. VICTORIA SEED STORES, V ie tor i a-stkeet. N.8.--A large quantity of Colonial-grown Bulbs will be ready for safe shortly. TO SHIPPERS, CONTRACTORS AND BUILDERS. KAURI TIMBER. The undersigned is selling at „_. _r GREATLY REDUCED PRICES. C. A. HARRIS, BRITOMART ROAD. And at the Suit. Napier. JM. McLAC HLA X, • 218, QUEEN-STREET, Has just bought the following Goods at a Large Discount off Cost Price, and invites Ladies to inspect them before making their pur chases elsewhere. Patterns will be given on application for comparison. A line of Self-colored Real Alpaccas at Is. 6d.» worth 2s. 3d. n - A line of Fashionable Checks at Is.; worth Is. W* A line of Self Grey Camerlite for the present season, Is.; worth Is. 9d. Aline of Self Colour Satin Check Lustres beautiful shades, Is. 2d.; worth Is. lOd. A line of " Caschemore de Sole," a soft cordett Black Silk, warranted to wear by tne makers, at a reduction of Is. 6d. per yara. This is without doubt the best and cheap est Silk in Auckland. It is of the same' quality as that which gave such saasiac tion last season. Simpson Sewing Machines at half-price. All the Novelties for the Season at a lower P'flce than usual 5 cases New Goods, ex Abernyte to open ma few days. Others to follow by n«xi vessels. . . NO. O C L 0 v oHi MECHANIST. Masefield's Buildings, Albert-street, Auckland. Sewing, Knitting, Washing, and etfery °£jH description of domestic and Rene-ied **'" Machinery made and repaired. ModelEii-Pii"* Inventors* Models, and Optical and BoWS Apparatus made and repaired. Metal £*J*ri{2 and Boring. Sorev. and wheftl nutting. &c. g|