The Evening Star.

Vol. VHl.—N'q. 8,174.

AUCKLAND, W.Z., WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 1877.

PRICE : ONE PENNY.



Il_fe>]pAClFlG MAIL STE- 01 -_s *&__' - gHI p COMPANY . FOR SYDNEY DIRECT. The Company's Powerful Al Iron So row Steamship ZEALANDIA, — Ferries, Commander, will leave Auckl and for the above port on or about SATURDj 4.V, 2ith February, carrying Mails and Passengei -s. For further particulars, freight, or pas 3 age apply to OWEN & GRAHAM, Agents, Aucklam i. «^^£^_ TTNION STEAMSHIP CC >M- VJ PANY (LIMITED). FOR, TARANAKI. NELSON, PICTON. W EL LINGTON, LYTTELTON, AND PORT CHALMERS. Booking through to Sydney, Melbouh ne, and all New Zealand Ports. Time Table—February 1877. a g _; g . §■ p 5 «. o w a __ < < . 1= fc j <i 3>__£.g3£-< c< <; s 5 gls g h g 5■ 0 gjf _L_£..j? __ 5 __L__J £_ 5 I Sun.fi'rid W I Feb. Mar B - - - - - - - 25 r 2 g _ 10 I I p. m. ;a ■ m. Tho s.s. TARANAKI will leave the Wharf on SUNDAY, February 25, at 3.30 p.m. HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, _ Agent.:. Corner Queen and West Queen-streets. «fiag__s_GTEAM COMMUNICATION ,|^SO BETWEEN AUCKLAND A_S I'D *sEs__e? tiie THAMES. The fast and commodious s.s. ROTOMAHANA, A. Farquhar, Master, will leave as under :— From Auckland: Wednesday, 6 p.m. Thursday, 6.30 p.m. From Thames: Thursday, 10.30 a.m. Weather and other circumstances permitting. A. McGREGOR, Agent. «&3^_^ fHOR THE HOT SPRINGS, .Jl|gSg|£; J_J MAHURANGI, MATAKANA, ■ i ihiiLUiin j___WAU, & LITTLE OMAHA. The p.s. ANNE MILBANK, Captain Kasper,. will sail as under:— Auckland and Hot Springs. From Auckland every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, at 11 a.m. From Hot Springs 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 10 a.m., when tides will allow. Matakana, Kawau, and Omaha. For Matakana, fee, every Tuesday at 11 am. From Matakana, &c, every Wednesday. Weather and other circumstances permitting. For freight or passage apply to J. CASEY & SON. <^(_s* QTEAM TO RIVERHEAD Jgji&ijj^ IO ONCE DAILY. The s.s. LILLY will leave as under :— From Riverhead— From Auckland— 9 a.m. 1.30 p.m. J. CASEY & SON.



«_s_3b>-_ CJTEAM ON THE KAIPARA ________;yO WATERS. T.h.6 s s MINNIE CASEY Leaves Helensville for Wairoa every Tuesday morning's tide, returning on Wednesday. For Port Albert, Otamatea, Pahi, and Mata koho, every Thursday morning's tide, returning on Friday. Passengers for Wairoa leave Auckland at 1.30 p.m. on Monday, and for Eastern Rivers on Wednesday at 1.30 p.m. Cargo for Wairoa on Saturday, and for Port .Albert, &c., on Tuesday. J. CASEY & SON. ■i-t^ mHE Brigantine FLIRT, «*f^§H^v JL 100 tons register, John j-x£s=«rSs^ McKenzie, Master, is a Regular aJij_y°^ Trader between AL OKLAND and &3xsxsz*tm LYTTELTON. For freight or passage apply to D. H. MoKKNZIK. Anokland. Febrnary 15. 187 ft •sSte«t~ THOR RUSSELL, WANGA .^^^^JD ROA, AND MANGONUI. The s.s. lONA will leave EVERY MONDAY at 5 p.m. (weather permitting). Passengers booked and small parcels prepaid at the Office on the Wharf. No cargo received after 4 p.m— Strictly adhered to. FOR WANGAREI AND MANGAPAI The s.s. ARGYLE will leave for the above place EVERY TUESDAY, at 5 p.m. FOR COROMANDEL. The s.s. ARGYLE will leave every MONDAY Morning at 12 noon, and every FRIDA Vat 3 p.m. FOR MERCURY BAY & TAURANGA. (To connect with the s.s. STAFF A for all BAY OF PLENTY PORTS.) The s.s. ROWENA will leave as follows :— Wednesday, Feb. 21 Friday, March 16 Monday, Feb. 26 Wednesday, March 21 Friday, March 2 Monday. March 26 Wednesday, Mar. 7 Friday, March. 30 At 5 p.m. A. McGREGOR. Mauacer. , jst-j. "OASSENGERS' LINE OF £_££§%. X PACKETS TO NEW ZEA »^^^^^LAND. B__?_W__a__B Owned by Messrs. Shaw, Savill & Co., 34, Leadenhall-street, London. The above Line of Ships are REGULAR 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 convenient. , , , The undersigned are empowered to grant passages from London to New Zealand, payment for which 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. CRUICKSHANK & C 0.,) «__fc*_"_X7 A I W E R A, ]j|||||> W HOT SPRINGS. Arrangements have been made with the owners of the ' LILLY' to run her as an Extra Boat during the Summer Months. She will con vey passengers at the Reduced Fare of 10s. for a Return Ticket, and the Manager of tho Hotel has Reduced the Charge for Board, including Baths, Towels, &c, to 15s. for First class, and 10s. for Second-ciass, from SATUR DAY til! MONDAY. The Steamer will leave overy Saturday at 2 p.m.. and return to Auckland at half-past 9 a.m. on Mondays. wSk&S^ T_JAIKATO STEAM NAVl llfe*£ VV GATION & COAL MINING ''*»3BSgg'cOMPANY (LIMITED). TIME TABLE: The steamer WMKATQ '^/"-Mercer to Hamilton—Tuesday, Thursday, and 'A Saturday, at 10.15 a.m. "*i._ Hamilton to Mercer— Monday, Wednesday, aud Friday, at 8 a.m. Mercer to Cambridge—Thursday, at SO.L". a-ro. Ganibria_.e to Mercer—Friday, 6 ami. """"FRANZ SCHKRFF, j369sstfc,ryi



<s££^_^ AUCKLAND STEAM _Jigy^cS-_r__. PACKET COMPANY "*SS33SS^ (LIMITED). FOR GISBORN_TaND NAPIER The s.s. GO-AHEAD Will leave Auckland for the above ports on FRIDAY, 23rd February, at 1 p.m. Carrying cargo to both ports. W. LODDER, Manager. ' ,rK_L CJTEAM TO THE WADE. V_|7 __M_§V> The paddle steamer ss2______?_ EFFORT leaves as follows :— From Auckland— From Wade- Thursday, 9.30 a.m. Friday, 2 p.m. Saturday, 12.30 p.m. — Weather and other circumstances permitting ' «&i^. CJTEAM COMMUNICATION Ji_l£_K_;>o WITH THE THAMES AND FOR SHORTLAND, calling at GRAHAMS TOWN, and discharging Passengers and Cargo. The 'ENTERPRISE' and ' LALLA ROOKH," Every Night. Time Table: From Auckland:— Enterprise—Wednesday, 12 midnight Lalla Rookii—Thursday, 12 midnight Enterprise—Friday, 6 p.m. Lalla Rookii—Saturday, 12 midnight. From Thames :— Lalla Rookii—Wednesday Enterprise—Thursday Lalla Rookh— Friday Enterprise—Saturday. Fares, 7s. 6d. and ss. FOR COROMANDEL-DURHAM (s.s.) :— From Auckland : From Coromandel: Thursday, 2 p.m. Friday, 12 noon Saturday, 2 p.m. — Fares, Ss. and ss. All cargo to be alongside one hour before sail ing. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Not responsible for goods or parcels put on board without a shipping note. Goods stored at the risk of Consignee. All claims for loss or demage to be made within seven days, or thoy will not be recognised. Excursion Steamers always for Hire. J. N. MAUGHAN, Manager. "gM^.QTEAM TO COROMANDEL. "SE-SSKS—-' 'jT-^Q new j ron S.S ---KI N A J. Bewicke, Master, will leave as follows: — From Auckland : From Coromandel: Wednesday, 2 p.m. Thursday, 11 a.m. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Will carry passengers and cargo. For particulars apply to E. G. SMITH, Custom-house-street; Or, W. SMITH, Uueon-street Wharf. Skkk^ im O R W A I U X U. __SSWEBS» The s3 _ TAM q, SHANTER win I leave for Waiuku as follows :— ' From Onehunga: From Waiuku: i Saturday, 2 p.m. Saturday, ti.3o p.m. j For Manukau Heads and Whatipu Mills on Friday, at 8 a.m. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Orders to collect goods left at the stores of Messrs. Henderson and Macfarlane, Agents Union S.S. Co.; or Messrs. W. J. Hurst & Co., ' -will meet with prompt dispatch. A. CUNNINGHAM, Onohunea or Newmarket. "*=*»' The p.s. OREGON Will leave for Waiuku as under :— Saturday, 12 noon "Weather and other circumstances permitting. Orders to collect Goods left at Mr. G. Sibbin's Auction Mart will be attended to. M. H. ROE.



•s^^^^m I M E T A B L E. <_-.«. tw_.NSIT. i_eave aucKland : Lea.«.. ~.t. __ 'Wednesday, 12 noon Thursday, 1 p.m. Friday, 1 p.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. Single Fares. 3s. (id.; Return, ss. Freight, 10s per ton. M. NICCOL. Agent. ,-^_aJ Tm OR II OKIANG A W^r%^ _fj DIRECT. j_________\f The Clipper Schooner m*Mif**USEti QUEEN, Captain Jones, will sail on THURSDAY next. For freight or passage apply to M. NICCOL, Agent. _z^t%_ \TEW ZEALAND SHIP- J^^fe^ AS PING COMPANY ■jg^^^^. (LIMITED). Head Office : Christchurch, N.Z. London Branch: 81, Bishopsgate-street within. THE COMPANY'S FLEET consists of:— Tons. Tons. TheHURUNUI ..1054 The WAIKATO ..1053 MAT AURA .. 898 WAIM ATE .. 1157 OPAWA 1000 WAIMEA.... 871 ORARI 1051 WAIPA 1057 OTAKI 1053 WAIROA .... 1057 PIAKO 1000 WAITANGI 1161 RAKAIA ....1057 WAITARA.. 833 RANGITIKI 1225 WANGANUIIOOO These magnificent clippers are of tbe highest class at Lloyd's, purchased or built specially to meet, the requirements of the trade between the United Kingdom and New Zealand. The saloons and state cabins are superbly fitted and arranged and provided with every requisite for the com fort of the passengers, who are provided 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 ships of the highest class as required, and vessels are despatched from Londoi^to each of the principal ports of the colony wffih strict punctuality every month. The Companji|ias always ships loading home ward from NMKEealand. ArrangemenKs''|or the passages of friends to and from tb^Hab-y, and also for the conveyance of car-re," &£ be made at the Head Office, ChristchurOT, "orat any of the Branches in the colony. AUCKLAND BRANCH—93, Queen-street , _^_^_ ATEW ZEALAND SHIP- J3g|g^ 13| PING CO.'S LINE. £^ISs§^ FOR LONDON DIRECT. The Superior Iron Clipper Barque LOCH URR, 100A1, 716 tons register, Samuel Murdoch, Commander, having a large part of her cargo engaged, will have quick despatch. For freight or passage apftly to NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING CO. (LIMITED), Aerents. TjiOß LONDON DIRECT. jjj|||g|*||^ The favourite Al Clipper GLENLORA, Jas. B. Mitchell, Commander, now alongside the Queen-street Wharf, and having the greater part of her cargo engaged, will meet with quick despatch. Has first-class passenger accommodation. For freight or passage apply to L. D. NATHAN & CO., Asre.nts. RL. H. M E E X, 0 LAND AND GENERAL COMMIS SION AGENT. Several Valuable Properties for Sale or Lease. Rents and Debts collected. SHORTLAND-STREET (Canning's Buildingß). tjbVlocal INDUSTRY. G. R. BURGESS, Pure Ultramarine Blue Manufacturer. Pronrietor 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: Ynrk-stra ot. Ps-rnell. X AMES BUT C"H'B"R; _9 CARTER, CONTRACTOR, &c. Goods Cleared and Delivered from ship's side on Shortest Notice. Ballast Supplied. Newcastle and Bay of Islands Coal. Alsq, IfireWQftd (OWU j. r uncut), at reasonable rates*



MR. MAIDEN'S 'BUS between AUCKLAND and NEWMARKET will leave as follows :— Z8.45 a.m. /9.30 a.m. '■ 10.15 a.m. 11 a.m. From 11.45 a.m. From 12.30 p.m. Auckland < 1.15 p.m. ewmarket-< 2 p.m. I 2.45 p.m 3.30 p.m. 1 4.15 p.m 5 p.m. V 5.45 p.m V6.HO p.m. JJBW J3ATTERNS X_ir 118 l PAPERHANGINGS, i rffl^H JUST °PESED j <JtW33_____-—!s* EX 'CITYOF AuCKLANIV ! I Cheap Scrim, Hessian, &c. [ Window Glass, at REDUCED PRICES Paints, Oils, Turps, White Lead, Zinc, White Varnishes, &c, and every description of j Painters' materials Patent Silicate and Carson's Anticorrosion I Paint PORTLAND CEMENT GILT MOULDINGS, GLASS SHADES PICTURES, Artists' Requisites, &c. Agents for Maw & Co., Encaustic Tile Manu- I facturers. Samples and drawings on view at our Warehouse, | 95 & 97, QUEEN-STREET. j W. PHILLIPPS & SON. "OONES 1 BONES ! BONES ! Bought in any quantities for Cash at the Free man's Bay Bone Mills, and at No 101, Lower Queen-street, by J. fc J. SOPPET. WH. SKINNER, c BUILDER, CARPENTER, AND JOINER, on the Old Site, VULCAN LANE. All Branches of the Building Trade executed by Experienced Workmen. Shop Fronts, Office Fittings. &c, &c. ]\J" R. T^ TRAFF OR D, SURGEON /S£___^!_ WAKEFIELD DENTIST, STREET. Teeth extracted without Pain by Dr. Clover's Patent Oxide Gas. Art.lftr.ial Tooth .from Oik. to a Fnll R«M. LO N DON AND PARIS PATTERN DEP.OT, Queen-street. MRS. BUTTERWORTH Invites the attention of her friends to NEW GOODS JUST OPENED UP. LONDON and PARIS MILLINERY AND COSTUMES. ECRU-FISCIIEURS and MANTELETS In the New 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 Variety. 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 complete orders at. tho shortestnotice. OCAL INDUSTRY! LOCAL INDUSTRY! Buy no moro Imported Chairs, but ask for DOWNEY'S Auckland made at all respectable Furniture Dealers. Buy no more Imported Wash-boards, but ask for DOWNEY'S Auckland-made at all respect able Grocers. Also, Wheelbarrows, of all sizes, painted or plain; Carts, Swings, Cricket Bats, Stumps, ."-.c, at all respectable Toy Shops ;or Wholesale i o!! the Maker, R. DOWNEY, cornor,<rf t h>!.-WH} _ '"-otrect and Great North Ito--- ~ J I x*!________a__ to .r. Huffy Kh-ivLop V."" rl H , GE U ii vj J5 AXE R S Freeman's Bay SOAP AND CANDLE WORKS. j Cash Buyers of Tallow.



A UCKLAND SAVINGS "RANK, 190, AND 192, QUEEN-STREET. I [ESTABLISHED 1847.] i President : His Excellency the Governor Vice-President : W. C. Daldy, Esq. On and after the Ist February next,the BANK will be OPEN for RECEIPTS AND RE-PAY MENT OF DEPOSITS from TEN TO rWO o'clock daily, and on SATURDAY. EVENINGS, from SIX TO EIGHT o'clock FOR RECEIPT OF DEPOSITS ONLY. RICHARD CAMERON, Manager. "T LFR E D fi EE ' S CALVESFOOT JELLY! calvesfoot jelly! Wholesale aed Retail. M. SOMERVILLE, SOLE AGENT, 125, Queen-street, Auckland. T>OTTIE'S~SCOTTISH OILS. EXTRAORDINARY DISCOVERIES. LUMBAGO, RHEUMATISM, GOUT, BAD LEGS, DEFORMED FEET AND HANDS, PILES, &c. THE SCOTTISH HIGHLAND OIL is immediately obsorbed into the Blood, chang ing its dull black hue into abrilliant red, pos sessing a delicate nervous force, which may be felt as a tremulous motion in the muscles, which often instantly relieves a great many painful disorders, which render life unbearable. POTTIES SCOTTISH OIL Will be found invaluable in nearly every in stance, and for colonial use is one of the best Medicines ever introduced, especially in the following cases :— TRAVELLERS, who have to shift from bed to bed. SURVEYORS, who are exposed to bush vermin day and night. SHOOTING PARTIES, exposed to the tor ments of the tick. Members of Cricket, Rowing, and Football Clubs, and Athletes, May with greet advantage use it for the muscles of the arms and limbs, rubbing night and morn ing. It renders those muscles elastic and firm : should the muscles be sore a good dressing will give immediate relief, and prevent the distres sing effects of stiffness, &c. POTTIES SCOTTISH OIL. A slight dressing night and morning will give complete immunity from fleas, mosquitoes, sand flies, ticks, and all kinds of bush vermin. The Oil when rubbed in all over the body or hands and face, dries at once, leaving a beautiful gloss on tho skin, which, while it feels highly agree able, forms a perfect barricade. I POTTIES HORSE AND CATTLE I MEDICINES. I $8? AesNi1 fc'oi. Auckland— AICKIN, ! CHSJOST. ftVBBS-BlßKfilt



a [ n} y\ igLfFt CROWN HOTEL, GREY-STREET. AuojsawujTD. E. HADRDLL, 3 ) Proprietor. j Good Liquors. By ift„s»./CT--. The ; Appointment <^MPoiM'i^p Marchioness Ladyship J**"ts«»w!i> Normanby. MRS. PATE, STAY, CORSET, SURGICAL, AND s RIDING BELT MAKER. _ ! Victoria-street. i I Mrs. P. begs to inform tho Ladies of Auckland and its vicinity that she has just received, ex Abernyto, a splendid stock of Stay Materials from home, including White and Grey French OoutiliiSs, White aud Pink Sattecns, Scarlet Lasting and strong Kettering Jean ; also, strong . Belt Elastic. Inspection invited. ' T R~~U S~~S~E~I L^S _* o FIRST CLASS PRIVATE BOARDING ESTABLISHMENT, PORTLAND HOUSE, Hobson-street, Auckland, N.Z. Single and Double Bedrooms and Private Parlours for Families. _ TERMS MODE RAT E. T N O. C. C L O U G H, _> mechanist. Mase field's Buildings, Albert-street, Auckland. Sewing, Knitting, Washing, and every other description of: domestic and general Light Machinery made and repaired. Mod el Engines, Inventors' Models, and Optical and Scientiiic Apparatus made and repaired. Metal Turning and Boring. Screw and wheel Cutting. &c, &c. AN I) J. S~6~P P E % 0 Freeman's Bay Steam Mills, And No. 101, Lower Queen-street Wharf, Auckland. -VTEW GROCERY, TEA, PROVISION, JLI AND SEED WAREHOUSE. BEST GROCERIES, FINEST TEAS, SPLENDID PROVISIONS, And shortly, FRESH SEEDS of every description. W. SPRAGG & CO., Corner of THEATRE ROYAL BUILDINGS, Queen-street.



J^T O T I C E. C. T. HARDING Having Purchased the Joint Business of Messrs. F. Archard & J. Brown, Coal and Firewood Merchants, of Mechanics' Bay, begs to intimate that he is prepared to execute ab 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, Rails, and Palings, always on hand. FENCING OF ALU DESCRIPTION. Carting done with despatch. All orders left at Mr. R. Brewin's Auckland Seed Depot will receive prompt attention. WILLIAM AUSTRALIA GRAHAM, (Lale Preece and Graham), Licensed Interpreter and Surveyor, Tamahere, Waikato. Address in Auckland :—William Coleman, Fsa.. Solicitor. Vnlcan bane. mEMPERANCE BOARDING HOUSE J. BRAME, Proprietor. Visitors from the country, and Boarders will j find this establishment convenient for town business, and at the same time quiet and retired, nothtrt'OT-iM.r.,_.ti»">.«lft-t_^^««o.^.,. !-U p(i a ti on w _th corner of Turner-street. < QPECIAL notice. Parties sending PARCELS to any part of the Waikato can rely upon them being forwarded with dispatch by Early Train, thence per Coach, by booking at the office of JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. Agent for Mr. W. K. Carter. MILLINERY & STRAW-WORKING ESTABLISHMENT. MRS. ROUNTREE Begs to inform her friends and tho 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. 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 toni-house-street. WANTED to SELL, or to Let, a Large Brick Store.—For particulars, apply to Mr Alfred Smart, Victoria-street East. ANTED, Intending Purchasers of Buggy Harness, to know that the under signed has Two Sots 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. 6d. each, complete with mounts.— W. S. JONES, Wholesale and Retail Saddler, Manufacturer and Importer, Queen - street. N.B.—Afew best quality Riding Saddles, slightly damaged, for sale very cheap. Also, three sets second-hand Spring Cart Harness, Brass and Silver Mounted, and Dray Harness. -\XT ANTED KNOWN that J. MORRI- V* SON is prepared to execute all kinds of ASPHALTING at reasonable prices.—Address, Newton Road. DRAIN, TILE, AND PIPE MANU FACTORY, WAITEMATA. W. D O 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, begs to inform the pubbc that he is now prepared to supply DRAINING PIPES and TILES of every description, FLOWER-POTS, &c, &c, &c. Orders left with Mr. D. H. McKenzie, Custom-house-street, will receive prompt attention. ON SALE AT SERJEANT'S EXCELSIOR STORE, Newton: 2 tons of the best Bacon and Hams in Auck land at 9d. and lOd. lt>.; less by the owt., £T 11 Ifflll t _J 6 d Good Old Canterbury Cheese, 6d. and Sd. fi>. Good Family Tea, 2s. lb. Very Superior Tea, 2s. 6d, lb. The Best in Auckland, 3s. Jb. No. 1 Sugar, sd. tb. No. 2, did. lb. Pearl Barley, 3_-d. lb. Fresh Lobster, best brands, lOd. per tin Keillors Marmalade, lOd. per tin Splendid Rice, 2_d. lb. Pure Limejt.ice, Sd. per bottle: 2s. Ad. gallon. Pure Malt Vinegar, sd. per pint, 3s. gallon. N.B.—All articles guaranteed. No damaged goods kept on the premises. Goods delivered within a circuit of five milef free of charge. W_W COAL AN D FIREWOOD YARD. 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 largo Yard, corner of Napier and Willow-streets. The intention of the proprietors is to sell the very best Coals and Firewood at the lowest possible living profit. The public may re-y upon full measure. Every order promptly attended to, Good^ Removed 1 on the l&ortest notice.



0 N SALE By the Undersigned :— 750 sacks OATS 300 „ BRAN 10 „ OATMEAL 15 „ PEARL BARLEY 100 „ BARLEY DUST 12 cases NEW CANTERBURY CHEESI !5 » OLD 5 „ BACON & HAMS (in cloth) 4 „ LARD (in bladders) 80 .-diets TEAS (fine qualities) 100 boxes TEAS (extra qualities) 20 FRAMES' ROOFING, SLATING, ANE SHEATHING FELTS OTAGO SLATES NELSON HOPS, &c. T. 11. HALL & CO. "rCTI CCO L, II ENDRY & C 0., JLI AUCTIONEERS, GRAIN AND PRODUCE MERCHANTS, SHIPPING AND COMMISSION AGENTS, Custom house-street, Auckland. Liberal Advances made against Goods con signed for sale. _ Account Sales promptly rendered. "s_> E D L I O N HO T E L, JL _ DRAKE-STREBIT, Freemans' Bay, W. N. CLAR XE, Proprietor. The public can rely on the undernoted Wines, Spirits, &c, being Al brands. s. d. Hennessey's Case 5 6 per bottle. Square Gin, large bottles .. i fi „ small „ ..3 0 Dunville's Whiskey .. ..4 0 „ Greenlessarid Colville'sdo ..10 Old Tom, best bronds .. ..10 Best Port, Wine 4-0 Fine Old Sherry .[. 0 " Schnapps 2 G Rum 3 o " English Bottled Ale .. ..13



TO SHIPPERS, TIMBER MER CHANTS, BUILDERS, & OTHERS. The Kopuru Saw Mill Co. being about to relin quish their Retail Timber business in Auckland, and in order to effect a speedy clearance, have greatly Reduced their Prices. TO LET, the Yard, with Oflice, well adapted for the Firewood Trade. Possession given on ' Ist March. Apply to R. BARTLEY, At the Yard, Breakwater Road. February 10.1877. AUCKLAND STEAM CONFECTION FACTORY, ALBERT-S'IREET. E. WATERS, CONFECTIONER, Begs to 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- I gredient or colouring matter deleterious to 1 health :— Dry Goons. Dry Goods—Continued Conversation Lozenges Plain Pipe Conversations Rings Imperial Drops 7. h,Vvk .l>l;PPcl'minta Good Words 1* mil l_o>-Oln;ea ouuuuioi^'Xa^....™ Fancy Lozenges London Mixtures Scotch Mixtures Iceing Sugar Sugar Almonds Persian Sherberfc Burnt Almonds Boiled Goons. Birds' Eggs Mixed Lollies Carraway Comfits Sticks (assorted) Oarraway do. (small) Barley Sugar Ginger Lozenges Barley Sugar Balls Extra Strong Pepper- Cushions mints Acid Drops Super. Extra Strong Best Acid Drops Peppermints Rose Acid Drop 3 Rose Lozenges Black Balls Aniseed Balls Indian Corn Cayenne Lozenges Black Almond Toffy Musk l ozenges Sweet Kisses Paregoric Cough Lo- Red Cocoanut Ice zenges Red and White Cocoa- Bathpipe nut Ice Coalsfoot Rock Honey Toffy Gelatine Lozenges Matrimonial Toffy Juiubes Everton Toffy Liquorice Star and Love Rock Pink and White Sugar Imitation Strawberries Candy Imitation Almonds Brown Candy Imitation Raspberries Horehound Candy Cough Drops Nonpariel Comfits Turkish Rock Regent Pipe 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 26, 1875.—MR. E. WATERS: Sir,—l 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 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 will form an excellent article of diet for invalids, especially those suffering from an impaired digestion.—l have the honour to be. sir, your obedient servant, James M. Tunny, Provincial Analyst. WILSON & CO.'S CELEBRATED BAKING POWDER.—This now famed Baiting 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 any deleterious ingredient which is often found in niauy 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 perly marked by the Manufacturers. EC CART? « HOUSE, LAND, & GENERAL AGENT, RENT AND DEBT COLLECTOR, 129, QUEEN-STREET, few doors below the Union Bank. BILLIARD BOOM, *£a*aS^^_<&_?ws' THISTLE HOTEL, QIIBKN-STREKT. r*^._^_r*~. __^^^^^^L (P.LARKE BROTHERS XJ (late crombie's) ROYAL FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERIES, Opposite Union Ba_ik, Queen-street, Auckland. Fu-st-class Portraits, from C.D.V. to Life Size, at moderate prices. Cliildren's Portraits taken instantaneously. __________________ ryO CASES PEARS AND APPLES. 4 O EX lONA, FROM RUSSELL, The attention of families is invifcpji to above Shipment of splendid Eating and Cooking Peart; &c.. in IQSt to suit purchasers. FRQST & CO,,



■" — —— • I AL O V E T T, • TAILOR AND WOOLLEN DRAPER, Opposite United Service Hotol, Wellesley-strekt. A.L.. while thanking; the public for the liberal patronage bestowed on him sinoe recommencing business, begs to inform them that he has always on hand a Well-seloeted Stock of Black and Blue Superfine Cloths and Doeskins; also, VV est of England, Mosgiel, and other Tweeds. A good lit guaranteed. Prices moderate. Tweed thoroughly shrunk beforo making up. The Trade supplied at a very small advance on cost for cash. AUCKLAND COLLEGE AND GRAM MAR SCHOOL. (Affiliated to the University of New Zealand). The Quarter Days for the current year aro 6th February, 27th April, 17th July, and sth October. FARQUHAR I.IACRAE, Head Master. JJ" 0 T I C E. T. B. HI L L Respectfully intimates to the Medical Profession, liis old friends, and the public in general, that he has Returned to the OLD SHOP, in Victoria-street, where he will be found at all hours day and night, ready to attend to their necessities. N.B.—Dr. Coffin's Botanic Medicines, and Mr. Clayton's Proprietary Articles may be obtained of HILL & HUDSON, FAMILY AND DISPENSING CHEMISTS, Victoria-street. Auckland. WARNER'S COMMERCIAL HOTEL, CHRISTCHURCH. . Mr F. W. WARNER begs to inform intend ing Visitors to Canterbury that the Improve ments that he has recently made, render the Commercial Hotol second to none in New Zealand. A considerable portion of the ground floor of the New Building is devoted entirely to SAMPLE ROOMS; thus offering unusual ad vantages to Commercial Gentlemen. Families visiting Christchurch will, the pro prietor is assured, nnd no fault with the Suites of Apartments provided for their accommoda tion. The Bath-room 3 are fitted up with every requisite. The Cuisine is under the supervision of an eminent Chef, and the proprietor hopes that his own long experience in the trade is a sufficient guarantee as to the quality of his Cellar. The new Billiard-room is acknowledged by connoisseurs to be the finest in the Colony. 'Busses pass the door to and from every hour daily. Prompt attention paid to all communications addressed to MR. W. F. WARNER, (Commercial Hotel, Cathedral Square, __I__-J.l_TllV_



TH OS. J. II A R B U T T, WHOLESALE BRUSH MANUFACTURER, HAIR AND BRISTLE MERCHANT, &C, Shortland-street, Auckland. tta_ The attention of Country Settlers is re quested to the fact that the best price is given, and prompt remittances made, for consignments of Horse Hair, Hog Bristles, &c. SPECIALITIES ! SPECIALITIES ! F. HEWIN & BROTHER Have much pleasure in announcing that they have just received from Messrs. Crosse and Blackwell (Purveyors to the Queen) another SHIPMENT OF SUPERIOR GOODS. We enumerate a few hues, and respectfully invite an inspection of the Large Stock we now have on view:— ) _( } 1 _ ( \ unm vinegar ' \ „„ ao 1 I Red Cabbage \ I Mince Meat i ) Pickled Walnuts ( ) Plum Pudding ( ) Oriental Pickles ( ) Merman Sausage { ( Orange Jelly "\ h ) { Oxford Sausage } [ Apple Jelly \ p ) . Hare Soup \ .Blackcurrant^. ) Mock Turtle ( ) Red Currant ,§ ( ) 'Ox Tail ( iC.& B. Honey/ • / \ Kipped Herrings / ) ■ —S— —■( ) ~~s ( A Nice Assortment of Huntley & Palmer's Biscuits Just Landed. F. H. & B. take this opportunity of thanking their numerous patrons lor the encouragement they have given them in introducing a better class of Goods into .Auckland, and we beg to assure them that we will continue to do so, and offer them at reasonable prices. TEAS. We are giving the Best Value in the City. A trial solicited. PROVISIONS. Being Direct Importers of the Finest Canter bury Cheese, Hams, and Bacon, we give un usual advantages. PRESERVING SUGARS. A Splendid Stock on hand, viz., Crushed Loaf, English in Loaves, and Chopped in 71b. tins, Snow Drops, and Mauritius. An early call is respectfully solicited. N.B.—G ood s delivered in the City and Suburbs, and Families waited upon for orders, F. HEWIN & BROTHER, FAMILY GROCERS, AND PROVISION MERCHANTS, mx.TT7 HP T>r\rv CORNER OF QUEEN AND THE J. POT, WELLESLEY-STREETS, AUCKLAND. Also, at Grahamstown and Shortland. T> EALITIES FOR CHRISTMAS. CLOSE BROTHERS, 228 & 228, Queen-street, Respectfully announce to their numerous Cus tomers that they are now showing some of the PRIMEST HAMS AND BACON OF THE SEASON. Due regard has been paid to please the palate of connoisseurs, by having on hand some of the RIPEST CHEESE in the Market. U®* Note our Removal: Close to Messrs. J, and J. Dickey's. CLOSE BROS., 226 & 228, QUEEN-STREET, E.O, IVfONEY to LEND in large or small JJ/JL sums, at low rate of interest.—Apply to Mr. LAISHLEY. Solicitor, High-street. MONEY to LEND on first-class free- T , _ „fePii s®S lri*y> a* low rates of interest.— R. C. D-ER, Shortland-street. -IMTONEY TO LEND in large or small J_.vjl sums at a moderate rate of Interest.— Jackson ana Russell. Solicitors. 15 w"E~_~s~T"E~pr _£_«.* WHOLESALE AND RET\IT " ■"'I SADDLER AND HARNESS 133. Queen-street, Aur- **AKER; (Next the Union «* 'KJ-and, •*__£.. J CARSON, o^rSid"Land Age_t. SWoJ3Bt^^^r>ebt Collector, ° ' -== -_!____?' ,J:>l[>£9, QUEXN-STREET. T BRO W N & _TO"N~S | V • MUSIC CATALOGUE _m w _** ail d may be had on application > at then- \\ arehouse, Shortland-street. A Large Shipment of S^Latest Songs, Piano j — __rteMuaie, &0.. JustQpeneC i W **!££££ \n °'*~H c* s i ¥ T IJO.^ ft CANDT : e M^-UIPAOTUIuaBa, j Richmond, Cox's Creek. *""*



JOHN SOPPET, HOUSE, LAND, & ESTATE AGENT No. 8, Queen-street. FOR POSITIVE SALE, on easy terms, a really good and well finished Five-roomed House, with every convenience, and freehold corner allotment, 102 feet by 102 feet frontage to wo streets in Newton) TO LET, that substantial Brick Store in High- Street, belonging to Low and Motion. TO LET, a really good Farm of 150 acres, about ono half fenced, and divided into paddocks, part of which are under cultivation, the remainder in grass, together with good orchard, dwelling^ house, stables, cow-sheds, barn, and all neces sary building, suitable for either dairy or mixed farming purposes, centrally situated, being at the junction of two main roads, where a good business could be done as Hotel and General Store. t-uR IMMEDIATE SALE, Cheap, a comfort] able 3-roomed Verandah Cottage, with 66 x 100 feet, freehold allotment, and a good well. FOR POSITIVE SALE, cheap, a Good Farm of 130 acres, nearly all fenced aniL under cultiva tion, except about 40 acres in bush, with good Dwelling-house, stable, cow-sheds &c., only 12 miles from town* FOR SALE, .-.neap, at Mahurangi, 150 acres ot really good Land, part bush aud part strong fern, with frontage to the main river. FOR SALE, at an exceedingly low price, 100 acres of Good Land on the Waiau Block, Waiuku* with creek frontage. FOR SALE, ai a very low price, 120 acres good Bush Land at tho Puhoi, being Lot No. i, three miles from the'landing-place. FOR SALE, Cheap, at Newmarket, a very comfortable Five-roomed Cottage, verandah back and front, good well, and freehold garden, 33 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 an exceedingly low price, a Compact Farm of 100 acres good land, 25 of which are in grass, with 4-roomed house, stables, &c, only four miles from Hamil ton, with frontage to the main road. FOR SALE, on easy termg, a comfortable four roomed Cottage, good garden, and about 4 acres I land, in the best part of Richmond. £__■___. FOR SALE, cheap, a good Totara Bush IB ! miles from Auckland. Terms easy. , FOR IMMEDIATE SALE, at very low prices, several choice Allotments at Ponsonby. FOR SALE, on very easy terms, at Ponsonby, a good 6-roomed House, with every convenience, | and freehold allotment 45 x 110 feet. | FOR SALE, a bargain, a really compact little i Homestead of 21 acres, a large portion of which is under cultivation, with good house and buildg bigs, only 11 miles front Auckland. JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street.



HASH TON & SON • HOUSE, LAND. AND ESTATE AGENTS, 8, New Zealand Insurance Buildings Queen-street, Auckland. FOR SALE :— KYBER PASS ROAD.—A First-class Build ing Allotment in the best part of Kyber Pass Road, 50 i'cet by 200 feet. Beautiful view. GRAFTON ROAD.-A comfortable five roomed Verandah Cottage For Sale or To Let. GREAT SOUTH ROAD, near Junction Hote —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 Masefleld and Co.'s Foundry. 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. WAIUKU.—Farm of 289 acres, with a good seven-roomed House, Stable, and out-buildinga well fenced, and a large portion in good grass. NEWTON.—Building allotments, 33 feet by 100 feet, in Gundry's Paddock. TO BE LET:— QUEEN-STREET.-Shop in first-class stand under Theatre Royal. PONSONBY.—A comfortable Family Resi dence lately in the occupation of the Rev. Warlow Davies, containing eight Rooms, Bath room, and back kitchen ; water and gas laid on; nice garden. Rent moderate. GRAFTON ROAD.—Cottages in health situa tions, to be Let. HOBSON-STREET—Ki-_-.rn_- —*—-—__,»i_-_ _ mofioS^iiS—B^ffireS o..^l^!^ ever^conveii" ience. Large Fire-proof Safes attached to the premises. These offices are approached from Qneen-street by wide and easy night of stairs. CUSTOM-HOUSE-STREET.-Large and com modious Stores in Custom-house-street. The Cellars have been asphalted, and are dry and rat-proof. H. ASHTON & SON, House. Land, and Estate Agents No. 8. New Zealand Insurance Buildings- HITCHEN'S CELEBRATED BLOOD RESTORER. A NEVER-FAILING REMEDY For all Skin Diseases, Rheumatism in all Its forms, such as Gout, Neuralgia, Sciatica, and Lumbago, likewise cures Chronic Dysentery, and is a valuable remedy as. a Family Medicine for purifying and cleansing the blood. No Bottles are Genuine unless bearing the Proprietor's Signature. All orders must be forwarded to the Auokland Agent, W. DAW TSON, CHEMIST AND DRUGGIST. Wellesley-street, Auckland. N.B.—Testimonials can be seen on annllea. tion. *v G~ HEAP DRAP E R Y~sl rORE* SYMONDS-STREET. ' Not Selling Off, neither Selling under Cost, but I have several lines bought much under value, which I am offering at very low prices to give the pubhc the benefit. In Flowers, Ribbons, General Millinery, Haberdashery &c., Drapery; Boys' Suits from 38, i Umbrellas, from 3s. 9d.; Ladies' and Children's Hats, from Is.; Men's from Is. 3d. J. HEAPE. j M~R F. B. WOO D H AM* TEACHER OF THE PIANOFORTE. Address: Care pf Messrs. J. Brown and Sons, Pianoforte Warehouse. Shortland-street. Ja?^y? 6 ?18 a7?. eaded *tOWD 0r Co™^ yiCTORIA JJILOUB J^ILLS, SYMONDS-STI>EET. WILSON- AND McGREGOR HAVE ALWAYS ON HAND; Flour, Sharps Bran, Oats Maize, Wheatmeal Maizemeal, Ground Rice Crushed Maize, Oats Beans, &c., &c,_ AX THE LOWEBT RATE.;. „VK™ D DMS™ «* VA.UJNAKY Sutlers ON THE SIJ/JRTEST NOTICE. I • . I , i _T Ask for Wilson & McGregor's Cele l brated Baking Powder._To be had from all Grocers and Storekeepers. JJ- OTI C,E TQT H E PUB LI ft The City Clothing Mart will be CLOSED ft* the purpose of Stock Taking. *"»■■« nw But tne Tailoring Department will bo carried on as usual at the back of the Premiss in ' High-street. Entrance : Next Auckland Hotel* ■ SAMUEL COOMBES. City Clothing Mart, 92, Queen-street, Auckland.;... W_ _ _ __^ a CHEMIST AND DRUGGIST. 811, QtrtfEN-STREET, Auckland, W, T. 'ii, begs to announce that lie harj com* menced Business as above, and tru^a by sup, plying a good article at a moderate prise ip ÜBCUI_