The Evening Star.

TOL. VIII.

-]No. 2,243.

AUCKLAND, N.Z.. TUESDAY, MAY 15, 1877.

PRICE : ONE PENNY.



, s n>_3 ?^ TJIOR SYDNEY AND MEL _g=g£§S4^ BOURNE. The fast and faA'Ourite s.s. H E R 0, Cr.ptnin Louan, left Melbourne yesterday, the 9th, and is due here on the 19th instant. She will leave Auckland again for Sydney and Melbourne on or about TUESDAY, the 22nd Slay. CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agents. 16, Queen-street, Auckland, 10th May, 1577. TTNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY %j o? new zealand (limited). Time Table—May 1877. .for taranaki, nelson, picton. Wel lington, lyttelton, and port CHALMERS, from Manukau. Steamship.! Date of Sailing. j Hawea ..j Saturday, 19th, 1 p.m.j 12 noon. Taranaki : Thursday. 21th, 3 p.m.| 2 p.m. Tau.o ..I Tuesday, 29th, 10 a.m. 0.15 a.m. 'Wem.'ngto.>| Saturday, June 2, 1 p.m.; 12 noon. •FO R TAURA NG A, POVE RT V liA V, .NAPIER, WELLINGTON, LYTTELTON, AND DUNEDIN, from Queen - struct Wharf. "Wanaka .. I Wednesday, Kith. 4 p.m. — ; __ _J ' FOI'rSYDN^iYrERO.Ai Wellington. PHffiiiE ..! Friday, IStli — Wakatip v Thursday, 21th ' FOR NAPIER. WELLINGTON. LYTTEL TON, AND PORT CHALMERS, from Queen-street Wharf. ■Rotorua..] Tuesday, 22nd, 4 p.m.; —



HENDERSON c. MACFARLANE, Agents. Corner Queen and West Queen-streets. CJTEAM COMMUNICATION -iSS^'O BETWEEN AUCKLAND AND «SSSSSBeS- TIIE THAMES. The fast and commodious s.s. ROTO M AH ANA, Farquhar, Master, will leaA-e as under: — From Auckland— Tuesday. J p.m. Wednesday, i p.m. From Thames- Wednesday, 9 a.m. Weather and other circumstances permitting. A. McGREGOR. Agent. «i£____. TJVJR THE HOT SPRINGS, JQXfe *L MAHURANGI, MATAKANA, S£Bsria\VAU, Se 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.. Avhen tides Avill alloAV. Matakana, Kawau, and Omaha. For Matakana, Sec, every Tuesday at 11 am. From Matakana, Sec, every Wednesday. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Not responsible for Parcels put on board Avith out a shipping note. For freight, or passage apply to J. CASEY fe SON. «£&*_- CJTEAM ONITHE KAIPARA •Sl_*__y^ WATERS. The s.s. MINNIE CASEY Leaves Helensville for Wairoa every Tuesday morning's tide, returning on Wednesday. For Port Albert, Otamacea, Pahi, and Mata kohe, CA-ery Thursday morning's tide, returning on Friday. Pas3engei. for Wairoa leaA-e 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, Sec, on Tuesday. J. CASEY & SON. •s_*S_?^ G_TEAM~TO KAIPARA _Jg|j||>o DIRECT. The s.s. MINNIE CASEY Avill receive Cargo from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.. TO-MORROW (Wed nesday), and Avill sail at 10 a.m. on Thursday. J. CASEY & SON.



-Steaks "BT'OR RUSSELL, WANGA -3 __gd& a1 ROA, AND MANGONUI. The s.s. lONA will leave EVERY MONDAY at 5 p.m. (Aveather permitting). Passengers booked and small parcels prepaid at tho Office on the Wharf. No cargo received after 1 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 aa'ill leave every MONDAY Morning at 12 noon, and every FRIDAY at 3 p.m. Saloon Fares, 7s 6d; Steerage, ss. FOR MERCURY BAY & TAURANGA. (To connect Avith the s.s. STAFFA for all BAY OF PLENTY PORTS.) The s.s. ROWENA Avill leave as folloAA-s :— Wednesday, May 10 Friday, May 25 Monday, May 21 Wednesday, May 30 June. Monday, June 1 Monday. June IS Friday, June 8 Friday, June 22 Wednesday, June 13 Wednesday, June 21 At 5 p.m. A. McGREGOR. Manager. <^_S^ "TIT-AIKATO STEAM NAVl "Sll£ls_ VV GATION & COAL MINING n:3S3aasyCOMPANY (LIMITED). TIME TABLE: The steamer DELTA Mercer to Hamilton—Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, at 10.15 a.m. Hamilton to Mercer—Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, at 9 a.m. Mercer to Cambridge—Thursday, at 10.15 a.m. Cambridge to Mercer—Friday, 7.30 a.m. FRANZ SCHERFF, Secretary. Fort-street. April 26. 1877. r_-_K_ nnHE Brigantine FLIRT, — nP^xx J 10° ton 3 register. John McKenzie, Master, is a Regular &44_^i5^ Trader between AL CKLAND and s»~2s=!s=S«_ L YTTELTON. For freight or passage apply to D. H. McKKNZIE. K nofcl«..(.. Wflhmarv 16. 187rt. *_&3?<* QITEAM TO THE WADE _g^^g;iO AND PUHOI. The p.s. EFFORT leaves as follows :— Auckland to Wade : Wade to Auckland: Tuesday. 5 a.m. Wednesday, S a.m. Saturday, 7.30 a.m. Monday, 12 noon Auckland to Puhoi: Puhoi to Auckland: Thursday, 1 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. Single Pares to Puhoi, 7s Od; Return. 13s. Will call at Brown's and Long Hay if required. "Weather and other circumstances permitting. MASTER, Agent. «__£*** (3TEAM TO RIVERHEAD -_44.':~>4 43 ONCE DAILY. The s.s. LILLY Avill leave as under :— From Riverhcad— From Auckland— 9 a.m. 12.30 p.m. J. CASEY & SON. i-s^^ TT-iOR LONDON DIRECT. : ___3l4 Ji X ]>i ' TO FOLLOW THE jgg|g» GLENLORA. The Al Clipper Ship ELECTRA, . Sife" tons register, Captain Thomson. As the greater part cf this vessel's cargo is already eiirraged, she will have quick despatch. Good accommodation for cabin and steerage passengers. For freight or passage apply to CRUICKSHANK Se CO.. Agents.



COMMUNICATION _Jg|p|gJO WITH THE THAMES AND COROMANDEL. FOR SHORTLAND, calling at GRAHAMS TOWN, and discharging Passengers and Cargo. The 'ENTERPRISE' and 'LALLA ROOKH," Every Night. Time Table :< From Auckland :— Lalla Rookh—Tuesday, 12 midnight Enterprise—Wednesday, 12 midnight Lalla Rookh—Thursdav, 12 midnight Enterprise—Friday, 12 midnight Lalla Rookh—Saturday, 12 midnight All cargo to be alongside one hour before sail ing. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Not responsible for goods or parcels put on board Avithout a shipping note. Goods stored at the risk of Consignee. All claims for loss or demage to bo, made -within seven days, or they Avill not be recognised. Excursion Steamers aßvays for Hire. J. EDWARDS. Manager. csa nShHE-NEW-ZEALAND 2S|g>|^. .JL, __ SHIPPING COMPANY'S *s=£_£c____!! FIRST SHIP FOR LONDON DIRECT. The. Splendid Iron Barque ANN GAMBLES, AAI at Lloyds, 424 tons register, J. Davidson, Master, being partly laden at Lyttelton, Avill fill up at this port, and sail as above early in June. For freight, apply to THE NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING CO., (LIMITE D), Agents. I M 1 T A B L E. _„,*_*_ g^ TRANSIT. LeaA'e Auckland: Leave Wairoa ■Wednesday. 2 p.m. Thursday, !) a.m. Friday, 2 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. Single Fares. 3s. Gd.: Return, os. Frflisrht. 10s per ton. NICCOL. HENDRY & CO.. Agenis. T0 RIYERHEAD The p.s. TE AROHA Will leave Riverhcad, 9 a.m. Auckland, 12 o0 p.m. J. EDWARDS, Agent.



rfikaa* XT' O R W A I U X U. ■**ss^m*P The g _g_ TAM 0 . sBANTER will leaA'e for Waiuku as follows :— From Onehunga: From Waiuku: Wednesday, 8 a.m. "Wednesday. 12 noon Satiuday, 10 a.m. Saturday, 2 p m. For Manukau Heads and Whatipu Mills on Friday, the ISth May, at 7 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 Se Co., will meet with prompt dispatch. A. CUNNINGHAM, Onohun_a or Newmarket. -SfessESW The p .s. OREGON Will IcaA-e for Waiuku as under :— From Onehunga— From Waiuku— Tliursday, 7.15 a.m. Thursday, 12 noon Saturday, 9.17> a.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. Manukau Heads and Whatipu Saw-mills-- Tuesday, 5 a.m. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Orders to collect Goods left at Mr. G. Sibbin's Auction Mart Avill be attended to. M. H. ROE. VICTORIA EL OUR MILLS, SYMONDS-STREET. S U T T O N & LE A T I-I E R Having taken the Victoria Flour Mills, are pre pared to execute all orders for country settlers and storekeepers. Wheat ground and dressed on the shortest notice. Oats and Maize ground and crushed. Gi E O'E"6E X I T C II EN, X PLUMBER. GASFITTER, BRASS FOUNDER, &c. Licensed Plumber to the City Corporation. M.B.—The. only holder in this Colony of a Certificate for repairs and adjustment of "Water Metres. " CARSON, House and Laud Agent « Rent and Debt Collector, P-rrcrrm try's BmT.nivos* QTrnnm-aTRHSTW ■\jTf _L _™K~i_^r~N" E R, W * BUILDER, CARPENTER, AND JOINER, on the Old Site, VULCAN LANE. All Branches of the Building Trade executed by Experienced Workmen. Shop Fronts, Office Fittings. Sec. Sec X> F. W E B S T E R, &\)m WHOLESALE AND RETAIL " SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKER: 113 Queen-street, Auckland. /Nf«v+ tho ITninn HanVl "tT^ an d j. so p pc t, *J c Freeman's Bay Steam Mills, And No. 101, Lower Queen-street 'Wharf. A n o.kl aud. 7"S E U X G E A X E X S \JT Freeman's Bay SOAP AND CANDLE WORKS. Cash Buyers of Tallow. Aiir_ro~c_r3"_ro~TH c c s, Soap & Candle Manufacturers, Richmond, Cox's Creek. OOlca f—TAnrl.un-Ht.r^Ai. Auckland. X m! MA C DONALD, .1. HOUSE, LAND, AND COMMISSION AGENT, Bank Buildings, Auckland. N.B.—Rents collected. Money to Lend.



XA M E S BUTC HE R, _J> CARTER, CONTRACTOR, &0. Goods Cleared and Delivered from ship's side on Shortest Notice. Ballast Supplied. Newcastle and Bay of Islands Coal. Also. (firewood (cut or uncniti. at. reasonable ratas. X_> U L M A N ' S JL PHOTOGRA.PHTC ROOMS, Shortiand-strect. Views of the Hot Lakes, Rotomahana, Maori Cabinets and Cartes, Churches, Domain, Har bour, and principal buildings (also album size) of Auckland. Children's Portraits taken instantaneously. TV|" R. T~ TTTfI .R D "~ SURGEON &*WS*S Wakefield- DENT IS T, CT__fg|§p STREET. Teeth extracted without "Pain by Dr. Clover's Patent Oxide Gas. Artificial TWvf-h (from Ono to a I^nll Pfit.L TAMES B L A X E V, _2 CUSTOMHOUSE-STREET (East), Near Goee-street Jetty. Manufacturer of Ships' Blocks, Pumps, Steering Wheels, Deadeyes, Bullseycs, Handspikes, Belaying Pins, &c. mHO S. J. H A R B U T T, WHOLESALE BRUSH MANUFACTURER, Shortland-street Auckland. Flour Mills supplied with Brushes for Dressing Flour, or old ones refilled. M~~ R R B~ WOOD HA M, TEACHER OF THE PIANOFORTE. Address: Care of Messrs. J. Bi.Avn and Sons, Pianoforte Warehouse. Shortlan_-street. N.B.— Pupils attended in toAvu or country. .Tanuarv Hi. 1*77. JO II N S O~~P Y~IL T, •HOUSE, LAND, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, No. 8, Queen-street. Agent for Mr. A. K. Carter's Waikato Parccla Delivery, s.nd the Booking of Passengers. Ootober 30. JS7O. Q P E C I A L N OTIC E. 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-stroet. Asrent for 7k. r. Yv\ TC. Car-tor. "OONES 1 BONES ! BONES ! Bought iv any quantities for Cash at the Freo man'a Bay Bono Mills, and at No 101. Lower



FW I L L O X begs to inform tbe • inhabitants of Parnell and surrounding districts that he has eommencrd bus-nt-..ss us a. j Grocer, Sec, in those premises lately occupied by Mr. Cross, and that having laid in a Largo aud Fresh Stock of Groceries, he Avill be able to supply a first-class articl" at most reasonable rates.—F. WILLOX. opposite the Fire-hidl. PHILLIPPS AND"' SONS, OIL O COLOUR, & GLASS MERCHANTS. Importers of Papcrhangings, Scrim, Paints, ODV- Turpentine, Colours, Varnishes, French Polish" ©old Leaf, Artists' Colours and Brushes, Plate? Sheet, CroAvn, Ornamental, and Photographic Glass, Picture Frame and Tapestry Mouldings. Clock and Compass Glasses, Glassed' Sashes, Deors, &c. Glass cut to size, and carefully packed.—9s Se 97, QUEEN-STREET, * --: \KT T. BALL, >V • CHEMIST AND DRUGGIST 211, Queen-street, Auckland. W. T. B. begs to announce that he has- com menced Business as aboA re, and trusts by sup plying a good article at a moderate price to seciu . a share of public patronage. 1%/fR. B. SC I" \YXIaT_Tb AS H JJfJL (From the University Eye-Cllmos of Berlin), SPECIALIST FOR DISEASES OF THE EYE. EAR, THROAT, AND CHEST, can be Consulted from May L Qth to June loth,. at the "DEVONSHIRE HOUSE,'" Hobson-st., Auckland. .3_ Hours, from 10 a.m. to t p.m. Q V M O N D S- S T 11 E E T. I have recoiA-ed a Splendid Assortment of WINTER GOODS, all of which I shall Sell at Town Prices. Ncav Dress Goods in great A*ariety —Carmalies, Lustres. Reps, Satin Cloths, and Wincey. Tweeds, splendid A-aluc for money : and a nice assortment of Millinery. Hats, from Is. up. Dressmaking and all machine work done. Men's, Youths', and Boys' Clothing made to order. J. H E A P E.



CL AR X E B ROTH ER S (LATE CHOMBIE'B) ROYAL FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERIES, Opposite Union B&xik, Queen-street, Auckland, First-class Portraits, from C.D.V. to Life. Sizo, at moderate prices. Children'a Portraits taken instantaneously. BE N J"_TmTN T" A"N ~N E J.. (Late Accountant to Messrs. Ste.Avart and Anderson), begs to inform his friends and the public that he. lias commenced Business as an Accountant, Share-broker, House, Land, and Commission Agent, and trusts by attention to business, to receive a share of support. The conduct of the past being the best guarantee for the future, he therefore relics on his sixteen years' residence in Auckland as a sufficient test of his integrity and business ability. Office : Corner of Queen and Shortland-streetf, upstairs. IV/TR- FAULDER, Sole Contractor to the JJfJL City Council for the Emptying of Earth Closets. Privy Boxes, Cesspits, Sec, is prepared to attend punctually to all requests regarding the aboA'e. Persons desiring to have the said places attended to, either Avcckly, fortnightly, or otherAvise, can have the same done by leaving a notice, cither A-crbal or Avritton, with the Inspector of Nuisances, City 'Council Ollice, Queen-street. "TVTEW ZEALAND LEAD ANT) GAL i_l VANISED IRON WORKS COMPANY (LIMITED). , Victoria-street East. —FOR SALE— Galvanised Iron Tanks, Chimneys, Spouting of all kinds, Lead Pipe, Sheet Iron, and ail kinds of Plumbers' Materials. N.B.—Highest current rates giA-en for Old Lead and Metals. By dR. #g j>w-,__ The Appointment G___<fflS " t «"P Marchioness "to Her <g^isM& „ of , Ladyship Normanby. MR S. PAT E, STAY, OOILSET, SURGICAL, AND RIDING BELT MAKER. Victoria-street. Mrs. P. begs to inform the. Ladies of Auckland and its vicinity that she has Just received, ex Abernyte, a splendid stock of Stay Materials from home, including White and Grey French Coutilles, White and Pink Sattoens, Scarlet Lasting and strong Kettering Jean ; also, strong Kelt Elastic. Inspection invited. HE. M A R L E R, o (Formerly of Marler & Twkntyman, House Agents, Hart-street, Bloomsbury, Lon don), RENT & DEBT COLLECTOR, HOUSE AGENT, VALUATOR, AND ACCOUNTANT, OA-er W. C. Dcnnes's Sewing Machine Depot, QUEEN-STREET. Houses for Sale. Money advanced to assist in the purchase if desired, at current rates. Tiie central position of this office, with tho experience of H. E. Marler combined, makes it one of the best in Auckland for the sale of house property. Those haAing Houses for sale should send or call and leave particulars. Terms : 5 per cent on the first £100 ; 2_ per cent, on he remainder; no extras. Tradesmens' Books kept and balanced by the week or month, as agreed upon. Highest references given. _ E~D WA R D BARTL E V BUILDER AND CONTRACTOR.



Established 1865.] All kinds of. House and Shin Joinery, Sho Fronts, Shop and Office Fittings, &c, Sec, prepared at the shortest notice, with thoroughly Seasoned Timber. Designs and Estimates Furnished in cv Branch. EDWARD BARTLEY, ALBERT- S T R E E T, Near Market. iyr ERCHA NT S, AGENTS, and IV 3 others, can have Office Books Ruled and Bound, any pattern, to suit requirements Magazines, Music, and other Works bound iv all styles, by WILLIAM LEYS, Bookbinder, Machine Rider, and Account Book Manufac turer, next door to Evening Star office. Wyndh am-street.. XJVI SH E R AN D CO. JD Wholesale, Shipping & Family BUTCHER, Queen-street, next Bank of NeAv 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 em in town or suburbs. "TVTI CCO L, HENDRY &~~C 0., i_l AUCTIONEERS, GRAIN AND PRODUCE MERCHANTS, SHIPPING AND COMMISSION AGENTS, Custom house-street, Auckland. Liberal AdA-ances made against Goods con signed for sale. Account Sales promptly rendered. T~F. ELAN D BROTHERS, JL WOOL MERCHANTS, TANNERS AND LEATHEE MANUFACTURERS, Importers of Saddlers' and Bootmakers' Machinery, English and Foreign Leather, Saddlery, Saddlers' Ironmongery, Boot Uppers. Grindery, Mill Belting, Suction and Delivery Hose, &c. Warehouses:—Vulcan Lane and High-street. Works:-Panmure, Auckland. Country orders promptly executed. Goods shipped to all the Colonies. TO BUTCHERS, SETTLERS, FARM ERS, AND OTHERS. The Undersigned are Cash Purchasers of HIDES, SHEEPSKINS, WOOL, TALLOW, &c„ &c, at highest market rates, in any quantity. Consignors direct aa-111 haA-e prompt andjm mediate cash remittances returned at satisfac tory rates. IRELAND BROS., Tanners and Leather Manufacturers, Auckland. "NT O T I C _4 C. T. HARDING Having Purchased the Joint Business of Messrs. F. Archard & J. Brown, Coal aud 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 receiA-e a share of the patronage so liberally accorded to his predecessors. N.B.— Posts, Rails, and Palings, always on hand. FENCING OF ALL DESCRIPTION. Carting done with despatch.



TET O T I C E T. By H 1 L L Resye-ctfully intimates to the Medical Profession, Ids o.il friends, and) the publ!i_ in general, that he h»3 Returned to She OLD SHOP, ?n Victor.a-street. where he will be fo.nd at alB hours day and night, rsady to attend' Do 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. VT.ITORTA-ST'WffH'.T: AITmvT.AN-n. F(\{\ CASKS- GElMi^lmDS) 16s. 20,000 Fire Bricks (Stourbridge, fi?_ 38a. Fire Clay Casks Plaster (American), £1 12,000 Slates (Countess.. KEANE & JENKINSO'N, Victoria-street JCnst. IjIEES H S HIPI EIS T S SLATES; CEMENT, PLANTER, AND FIRE PRICKS. J> A M E S B L A I __ J. E, VICTORIA-STRKKT, (Four doors from Union Bank). D~II_aN7"TILX^N-irPiPE MiAWU FACTORY, WAITEMATA. W. D O W D E N Having purchased this Property, lately Imawa as " Messrs. Carder Bros.' Pottery, Pipe and Tile Manufactory," with the extensive Shedding an_ powerful Machinery, begs to inform the public that he is now prepared to supply DRAINING PIPES and TILES of eA-ery description, FLOWER-POTS, &c, &c, &c. Orders left with Mr. D. H. McKenzie, Custom-house-street, will receive prompt attention. ~T~ ~L O V E T T, ____• TAILOR AND WOOLLEN DRAPER; Opposite United SerA'icc Hotel, WEI__SSLWS.-S.REWT. A.L.. AA-hile thanking the public for tho 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, Mosgiel, and other Tweeds. A good fit guaranteed. Prices moderate. T\veod thoroughly shrunk before making up. The. Trade supplied at a Aery small advance on cost for cash. c^__|tki^_c> "OOYAL "OOWLING QALOON,. Opposite Thistle Hotel. New A lleyb ! New Balls ! Everything New ! ONLY Go. Game through the Day. S7ST Cheapest and Healthiest Amusement in Auckland [ESTABLISHED A.D. lSf>4.] milE CITY OF AUCKLAND DYEING _ AND CLEANING ESTABLISHMENT, Richmond, and Wellesley-street East.— W. EDGAR & CO., Proprietor*l.—Whi'e thank ing th« public for their patronag" durinar the pa«t 13 years, W. TO. & On. would beg to inform them that they have iioav on hand a complete stock of thi very best dyes, a»d that, with 'heir appliances, in which they have adopted eA-ery modern improvement, they car. turn ont their work of a qualitynot to be excelled. W.E.&Co. solicit the Ladies of Auckland to send their Silk and Union Velvet*, Silk and Sutin Dresses, &c., to be Cleaned or Dyed, and Finished. Ostrich Feathers, Cleaned, Curled, or Dyed. Gentle men's Clothing Cleaned, Dyed, Well-pressed, and neatly repaired at short notice. Blankets Scoured at 2s. a pair. Orders left at their City Establishment, Wellesley-street East, will meet Avith prompt attention. Ladies and Gentlemen waited upon by leaving their address, personally or by post, at the Otlice, Wellesley-street East. Hats, Feathers. Sheepskins Cured, Cleaned, or Dyed. ,P< ALVAN IZE D IRON WORKS. \JC S. PARKER, MANUFACTURER of GALVANIZED IRON, RIDGING. S P O U TIN G, "PIPING, And all kinds of Sheet Iron and Zinc Work. CORRUGATED IRON TANKS on Hand, or Made to Order, at the Works, Wellesley-street. Plumbing Work in every Branch of the Trade. Gasfitting 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 forAvardcd upon application. Orders per coach, train, carrier, or coasting vessel, receiA-e immediate attention. S. PARKER, Licensed Plumber foe Auckland Waterworks, wellesley-street. ATTfTKT.AMT!. By the Undersigned :— 40 tons FLOUR, in sacks 12 „ „ in 50 and 300 1!.. bags 5 „ OATMEAL 3 „ PEARL BARLEY 10 „ BRAN 90 sacks FOWL WHEAT 20 tons CANTERBURY POTATOES 6 cases BACON and HAMS (in cloth) i cases LARD (in bladders and tins) BUTTER (in kegs) TEAS (in half-chests and boxes) EAST INDIA KIP LEATHERS SHEATHING, ROOFING AND OTHER FELTS BAKING POWDER. T. H. HALL &_CO. /TAN TEEB UR V CHEE SE. 25 cases NEW AND OLD CHEESE, On. Sale by T. H. HALL &■ CO. H 5 s 12 bales NEW NELSON HOPS. T. H. HALL & CO. p\ N SAL E 3 — BY THE UNDERSIGNED — TO ARRIVE PER 'ELECCRA,' BILLIARD TABLES, Abbott Se Co.. acme makers to H. R. Highness. TABLES Spanish Mahogany CUSH. unrivalled for Speed. SLATES finished Avith the utmost care. Pronounced the Perfection of Billiard Table manufacture. Also, on Hand, Billiard, Pool, and Pyramid Balls. RYAN, BELL & CO. /~\N SALE, BY THE S.UBS.KIAii.u 100 tons Coarse and Fire Bonedust 20 tons Animal Guano 100 bagsMaiie 200 bags Canterbury Oats 50 bags Foavl Wheat 20 tons Wood & Wilson's Flour, 100's & 50 s. Bran and Sharps at Mill prices Potatoes in any quantity, Auckland, Canterbury, and Melbourne grown Canterbury Cheese, Hams and Bacon Canterbury and Auckland Butter Apples. Oranges Peanuts, and Cccoanuts



TXTANTED KNOWN, thnk Eobley's Tl Patent Prepared Flour, Wheat Meal Porridge Meal, and Food »>re eminently econo mical and highly recommended by tfc. faculty. • and are on sale by Grs.ers and St.oreirjen. The Flour makes excellent Bread, Tf.-cakes. Scones, Piecrust, and «_t kinds of Pastry, with out yeast. The WiityniK.u, makes TJtoaa'ii Bread also Avithout yeast,- The Porridge Mbai. makes a most wholesome and palatable X-Tfeh ot Porridge : and the Food Sb superior to anything II in Ncav Zealand for lnijun-ss a»(l Invaliife.— j Manufactured by J. ROB LEY, in the Prereises ' at the back of Messrs. Bro«:„ Paten, Durteffl • street, Auckland. Testimonium-—Sir.-It affords jme much'pieasure'in reporting upon your Meal. | especially adapted for in fan J' fnod. or for youxj. ! children with impaired diges_t'<s organs, or &_• I A-alids, demanding a light and' Mghly nutritive i pabulum easy of assimilation. IfAis to my mm. I quite meets the Avant so long <L's-ired—an essen ] tiai aid in the treatment or' chrc__c irritation of I the boAvois—and for whi'ib j__ deserve the thanks of the profession.—l a_!>, yoirrs, &c, ! F. W. Wright. Lie. Phys. and Surg.. See... Dom. | nf C,R.-nn.d:\. WANTED, Purchasers for a Fashionable Lot. ot" Hats (bought a job), prices. Is (id j to Is Cd each. These Hats being all aewfashion ] able goods, are worth nearly double the'marked j price. Ostrich Feathers, from lseae'A; Flowers, I from 3d. a spray: Ladies' Underclothing, cheap: 1 some A-erA* superior lines in Chemises : a superior line of Ladies' White Cotton Hose ; No. 2 Socks. 3d a pair, of good quality: Ladies' Plaits, 9d each, in all shades; Berlin Wools, in bright colours only; Best Silk Ribbon, from Id a yard ; Paper Cuff*, Gd Dor dozen pairs: "White. Grey, and Drab Fingering Wool, Is per head: th--se Wools are nearly equal to Berlin : Price's Violet Powder, <>d per picket, highly recommended: Puff Boxes, with Puffs complete, from Is ; Metal ditto, from Is 6d: Infants' Robes, extremely handsome, from lis to 1!. each. N.B.—Every article is of the Best Quality, and could not be procured better or as cheap in Queen-street.— Address: J.Green, Hosier, Haberdasher, &c., second door above Thompson s Grocer, Victoria street. * ANTttD KNOWN, that every des cription of Mercantile and Fancy Printing is executed at the Evening Star Steam Printing Works. Latest NoA-eltics in English and American Type: Scripts equal to Lithography ; Material for Posters and lUumi nated Bills obtainable in no other Printing Ollice n the Colonies. WANTED Known, that, v. bloldie is prepared to supply all kinds of Timl-e and other Building Materials, including Sashes, Doors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, House Blocks, Posts, Rails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iro Bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, Sec, &c.t at the loAvest market price, at his Yards, Cus torn-house-street. A. WATERMAN begs to inform . his friends and tho public of Auckland that he has taken over those old established DINING KOOMS, known as Porter's, nearly opposite the Theatre Royal, Queen-street, Auck land, Avherc he hopes by strict attention to business to obtain a fair share of patronage. Si«;cial care has been bestowed upon the Bed rooms, and settlers and country A'isitors to Auckland will find every comfort. Meals at all hiiiiru. "^X^ ANTED KNOWN,That rl. Serjcant, T T of Excelsior Store. Karangahape Road. has nc»Av Opened a BRANCH in the NEW MARKET, Queen-street, Avith a Genuine Stock of ! Groceries, at pi ices to suit the times. One trial Avill prove the fact, that tiie following articles are She Best and Cheapest in Auckland :—Good Family Tea, 2s .111.; Choice do, 2s6d; Sergeant's / Excelsior Mixture, 3s, being a combination of rarest and choicest Teas imported : Good House hold Flour, 7ll)S for Is; Preserved Milk, best brand, 9d %1 tin, 8s .) di,/..; Good Bacon, 9d r p' li.; Good Cheese, from Id $? Ih; Sparkling White Sugar, od $J !!■; Pure Limeiuice, Sd P bot. : Pearl Barley, 3_d V lb; Whiting, Id .' lb; Washing Soda, 71bs for Is. Every other article of the best Quality at the loAvest possible prices. injn'ANTED, Purchasers for best Silver 1 T on solid German Silver Mounted Har ness at £8 15s. per set; also best Brass Mounted Harness £6 15s. per set; a large stock of extra strong Bullock Hide Riding Saddles, made expressly for Butchers and other heavy Avork, at 775. fid. each, complete Avith 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. milE PIKENIX FIRE INSURANCE JL COMPANY OF LONDON. Established a Century, during which time it has Paid in Claims, Eleven Millions Sterling. Head Office : Lombard-street. AGENCIES THROUGHOUT THE WORLD The undersigned is now prepared to effect NSURANCEB at Lowest Current Rates. THOMAS H. MABIN, Superintendent for Ncav Zealand. Office: Lower Queen-street, Opposite Fort-street. CJOUTH B RIT IS H INSURANCE k3 COM P A N Y. CAPITAL, £750,000. Buildings of every description and Contents Insured. Wool from Sheep's Back or Shipping Port to London. Vessels, Freight. Gold. Grain. Gum, and Cargoes generally Insured to and from London, the Colonies, America, China, Mauritius, the Island &c. Lowest Current Rates. Head Office, Auckland. A. BOARDMAN, Manager. "VT'EW ZEAL AND IN SURAN CE _i_. COMPANY. FIRE AND MARINE. Capital, paid up and inA-ested .. .. £270,000 Insurance against LOSS BY" FIRE of every description of Property may be eii-cted with this Company. Hulls Insured for the Voyage or lime. Mer chandise, Goods, and Freight Insured, by eteamei. and sailing vessels, Risks on Specie Bubjeot to s.jecial arrangements. jfvsr I.orsbs Promptly Paid. O-TCORH-K P. PTK RCTR. 'VTti.nw.gor Auckland steam Confection _____ FACTORY, ALBERT-.IREET. E. WATERS, CONFECTIONER, Begs to inform the public that the following goo4s, manufactured at his factory, are guaran teed of superior quality to any confectionery imported into Auckland. They contain no in gredient or objuring matter deleterious to nealth: — Dry Goods. Dry Goods—Continued Conversation Lozenges Plain Pipe Conversations Rings Imperial Drops Thick Peppermints Good Words Thin Peppermints Cinnamon Comfits Fruit Lozenges Chocolate Creams Fancy Lozenges London Mixtures Scotch Mixtures lceing Sugar Sugar Almonds Persian Sherbert Marbles Boiled Goods. Burnt Almonds Birds' Eggs 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 Drops Peppermints Rose Acid Drops Rose Lozenges Black Balls Aniseed Balls Indian Corn Cayenne Lozenges Black Almond Toffy Musk i ozenges SAveet Kisses Paregoric Cough Lo- Red Cocoanut Ice zenges Red and White Cocoa- Bathpipe nut Ice Coalsfoot Bock Honey Toffy Gelatine Lozenges Matrimonial Toffy Jivjubes Everton Toffy Liquorice Star and Loa~o Rock Pink and White Sugar Imitation Strawberries Candy Imitation Almonds BroAvn Candy Imitation Raspberries Hoi .hound Candy Cough Drops Nonpariel Comfits Tom Thumbs Regent Pipe Medicated Lozenges of eA-ery description always on hand. Waters' Chocolate, 20s. per dozen. One shilling Avill be ailoAved for every tin re turned in good order. WEDDING CAKE ORNAMENTS,BONBONS, Somebody's Luggage, Sec, Sec, Sec. Testimonial. Provincial Laboratory, Auckland, Octobei 26, 1875.—MR. E. WATERS: Sir,—l have much pleasure in informing you, that after having made a very careful analysis of a _xious samples of sweetmeats manufactured by you, I find that they are free from all adulteration, and that the colouring matters arc 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 __b_j_____________j_J.!_-. ■ . ... :. ■ : ■ be. __ii__yonr



TO LET, ;t. Mount Eden, a 7-rooroed DAvelling-JitUbe, Avith Stable, Coach-hon&e, - and about one aerr choice A-oleanic land. Rent.. , 3_3. per Aveek.—A__»ly to W. Aitken, Land ; j'i^gent. ' _i_»l A —KoK"SALE, Building Allot , r3&JL*re mcmts. m x 150 foot, for £10. | Car/'n.'1, chance for wi-rk-irig men. —S. Vaile, ! Land Agent, Shortlan_-street. next the Post ■ oflice. FOIv SALE, a Large __op and Day oiling Lfause in WaketieM-stree*. Terms as _ | agreerl.—S. Vaile. House Agent, Shortlancl-st. ■ ! jkyio¥k^g\ — CAH_K~I%e - roomed - r?&/-w"!>&\J'o Verandah Cottage. Avithevery ' conA'enienc-»;-and tvvo allotment! of land, tAventy ;' minutes v:.. from- the Marito?.— S. Vaile, Kstate AgeiA?. ' ; 4? _o__Lf^—EOPrs.-LETl'iTe-roorric'il I | ,-s_^r«y _S:\ ?• _>> House. Stable:". Fowl-house, ; j jfood well, Sec, with freehold allotment 10 x 100. | j —S. Vaile, Hoiine anil Kstate Age.i Shortland ! st J>et. next tho ?i>?i-n _____ <f. FOR S*ALE- cv Bargain, foiv A«is»Snmnt.s ■JO x 100 fee-3 each! frontage t->.W© good streets, in Bayfielfil Ponsoubv. Pi_33 for the avl_lc lot, c-CoO.—At.Jy to ■ i ' JOHN SOPPET,. ! No. 8 Queen'aSreet. | "IjYOlt SALE, _cfu^vpv and :30 terms easy, 100' acres of really goodi Land,. j 10 acres of it fenced and in grass, balance bush, i only t'.vo miles from Papaloitoi. —Apply V& ! ' JOHN SOPPET, I No. 8. Queen-stt_flt. F; OR SALE, a Tailoring Business, TviTh an excellent connexion, Avhich is Insjurov • ing daily. An energetic and practical :_an, | with a small capital, can do such a basino&s as ! Avill ensure a competency in a I'cav years. j Liberal terms. Immediate possession. The I most satisfactory reasons can be given for j selling. This is a really good chance for a sraall capitalist..—Apply to P. G. Ewington, Commis- I sion A cent. SI, Queen-street. !T>ROOK SID E, PAR N- E LI. i FOR PRIVATE SALE, the above Valuable | Freehold Estate, comprising about 7 acres of ! land, having a iargc frontage to the Parnell i Road, and on Avhicb are erected a comfortable I Family Residence, substantial Outhouses. &c. j Further particulars, and cards to view, may i be obtained at the oftlc.es of SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, I Land and Estate Agents. Fort-street. I~T\OR SALE, Newton Road, a .'-roomed' _ Cottage, quite new.—Samuel Cochrane and Son, Land Agents, Fo^t-street. FOR SALE, remarkably Cheap, andl terms very easy, a really good SeA-en- roomed House, with slated roof, and freeholds allotment, 40 feet frontage to Upper Queen-street j by 185 feet deep, Avell stocked Avith choice trees, &c—Apply to JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street,. FOR SALE, Comer Allotment in Hobson-street, being Lot 0, of Sub-division of Allotments 20, 21, and 22, of Section 25. City of Auckland. Very Cheap, and terms easy.— Appl A' to GEORGE SIBBIN, Corner Mart O id N S O P P~~ W T 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 avo streets in Newton TO LET, a really good Farm of 150 acres, a.out one half fenced, and divided into paddocks,-part of which are under cultiA'ation, the remainder in grass, together Avith gr_d orchard, dwelling* house, stables, coAv-sheds, barn, and all neces sary building, suitable for either dairy or mixed farming purposes, centrally situated, being at the junction of tAvo main roads, where a good j business could be done as Hotel] and General Store. FOR POSITIVE SALE, cheap, a Good Farm of 130 acres, nearly all fenced and under cultiA'a tion. except about -10 acres in bush. Avith good DAvelling-house, stable, coaa--sheds &::., only 12 miles from town. FOR SALE, cneap, at Mahurangi, 150 acres or really good Land, part bush and part strong fern, with frontage to the main river. FOR SALE, at an exceedingly loav price, 400 acres of Good Land on the Waiau Block, WaiukuJ with, creek frontage. FOR SALE, at a very loav price. 120 acres good Bush Land at the Puhoi. being Lot No. •!, three miles from thelanding-place. FOR SALE, a Bargain, on very easy terms, a really good 7-roomed House, with every com-en ience for a family; only 12 minutes walk from the Union Bank. FOR IMMEDIATE SAL.E, at an exceedingly oav price, a Compact Farm of 100 acres good land, 25 of which are in grass, with 4-roomed house, stables, Sec, only four miles from Hamil ton, Avith frontage to the main road. FOR SALE, on easy terms, a comfortable four roomed Cottage, good gardtn, and about 4 acres land, in the best part, of Richmond. FOR SALE, cheap, a good Totara Bush,. 14 miles from Auckland. Terms easy. FOR IMMEDIATE SALE, at very low prices, seA reral choice Allotments at Ponsonby. FOR SALE, on very easy terms, at Ponsonby, a good 6-roomed House, Avith cA Tery convenience, and freehold allotment 15 x 130 feet. JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. ASH T O N & ISON • HOUSE, LAND. AND ESTATE AGENTS, 8, New Zealand Insurance Buildings.. QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. EOR SALE :— EPSOM.—A comfortable Suburban Residence consisting of Verandah Cottage, with outbuild ings, and 5 acres of land. One acre in Orchard arid Garden, the remainder in good grass. The trees in the orchard are of good kinds, and in full bearing. One-half of the purchase money can remain on mortgage. NEWMARKET — The Lease of Good Business Premises, consisting of large allotment, 51 feet by 135 feet, upon which is erected a Two-storey Dwelling-house and Double-fronted Shop, Sheds, and Tavo-storey Workshop. A good business in the Ironmongery and HardAvare line is noAv being done. ThiS property is to be sold cheap, and is a bargain for anyone in the Building trade. GRAFTON ROAD.—A comfortable AA-ell-built Verandah Cottage, with freehold allotment, 50 feet, by 120 feet; 2-stßll Stable and good avclL NAPIER-STREET.—A -i-roomed Verandah Cottage, with well, and every coiiA Tenicnce. KYBER PASS ROAD.—A First-class Build ing Allotment in the best part of Kyber Pass Road, 50 feet by 200 feet. Beautiful view. GRPIAT SOUTH ROAD, near JunctionHc-te. —A comfortable six-roomed Verandah _ottag«, Avith an acre of Land in grass. PONSONBY.—Six-roomed House, with out buildings, large garden and paddock, about 1. acres in all. WAKEFIELD-STBEET. — Four AllotmenS with tAvo Cottages erected thereon. The pro pert.- has a frontage to Wakefleld-strcet and another to EdAvardes-strect. NORTH SHORE.—Good sites for small Homesteads of from one to five acres on the road to the Lake. WAIUKU.—Farm of 2SO acres, with a good seven-roomed House., stable, and outbuildings, Avell fenced, and a large portion in good grass. NEWTON.—Building allotments, 33 feet by 100 feet, in Gundry's Paddock. TO BE LET :— GREAT NORTH ROAD.—A six-roomed Cot tage in a open and healthy locality, facing the Surrey Hills Estate, A'erandah, well, tank, and eA'ery com-enicuce. ALMA PLACE. — Four-roomed Cottage in England-street. EDEN CRESCENT.—Two Houses in Brito mart Terrace, adjoining Britomart House. QUEEN-STREET.—Solicitor's Offices in neAv buildings next the Bank of NeAv Zealand, com modious and airy, fitted up with CA _cry conven ience. Large Fire-proof Safes attached to the premises. These oiiiees are approached from Queen-street bA r Avide and easy flight ©f stairs. CUSTOM-HOUSE-STREET.-Large and com modious Stores in Custom-house-street. Tho Cellars haA'e been asphalted, and are dry and at-proof. H. ASHTON & SON, House, Land, and Estate Agents, No. 8. Ncav Zealand Insurance Buildings. Q N S A L~^E, j BY THE UNDERSIGNED— Oatmeal (Anderson's) Sydney Maize Tartarian Oats (black and white) Feed Oats Cheese (Wairoa and Canterbury) Butter Grass Seeds and Clovers Bonedust (Billyard's No. 1) Boneflour (Bell's) Peruvian Guano JAKINS & WILLCOX, Durham-street. O SHIPPERS, CONTRACTORS AND BUILDERS. KAURI TIMBER. The undersigned is Reding at tST GREATLY REDUCED PRICES. ; C. A. HARRIS,



TH £ A 7 X E X O V A L. R. J. De Lias Lessee. JTO-NIGHT ! TO-NIGHT I (TUESDAY). MAT 15. !^<_OOD-BTE! /4OOD-BYE! J'«o i THE LAST APPEARANCE OK THE G "£'-_>• E CIAS! &I'.o'B'G I A S ! GEO._S.IAS ! GEORGIAS ! G E '> 11 G I A S ! &■ E- ©> R €i I A S ! A PROVRAM33E, __ Tickle tbe-F_la*s-3 of the Citizens of Auckland a»_ Vicinage.. Box Plan vt Urton's.- Admissioit»:—Dress Circle., te.: Stalls, 25.. f_.; Pit, Is. /^. H O R A- L H A L 1_ Her Majesty's Servtuite* wiH Repeat He rye _-E x-_a«*a~_», C PI I L PS. 31 I C 2 ON THURSDAY^KYENfKG NXNT, MAY 17th. (.0 "P ERFORMERS I?; t Divitiacus and the Druids -appe—irattS o'clock- The ou'side public will be aumittied at 7.30- Tickets, 25.; ReserveddSs.*. Plan of the Hall to be seen a*_>srs>vvn's Musi- Warehouse.



MASON B R4) V HERS beg to inform their nu.___tts friends and the public that their Extensive Grounds are full of NURSERY STUFF. Od the Finest, Quality and in Kndless Variety. The PL.. NTS, having undergone- the usual course, of preparation, are in S_ le__ld!i Condition for Removal. Descriptive Catalogues arc ready,.and may be had on application at the Nur .(.ries,..P.vne]l. or to our Agent, R. BreAvin,Seed Merchant, Queen street. GHOLLAH'S (xreat Indian- (L^jres. itsr (Tiger.Brand). *__ THE MOST POPULAR MEDICINES EVER. YET INTRODUCED INTO NEW ZEALAND, In consequence of their proving, to be what is stated of them, and all fulsome puffiiog or ex tra A-agant exaggerations about them being care fully avoided. Their AA'orth and merit have secureckfsr them in cArery part of New Zealand tbe confidence of the public. They haA'e cured long-standing cases.of sickness, and TESTIMONIALS similar to those giA-en beloAv are being receiA-edifrom all parts of the Colony by the Proprietor :— "Kensington, Dunedin, Ist March. 13.&—Sir, HaAdng occasion to use your xVporieni-Mixture, and having derived much benefit therefrom, I haA^e much pleasure in testifying to its merits, and.in recommending it to others;—(Signed), A. Jamieson." "Pier Hotel, Dunedin, 26th May, 187Sv— Sir,— Havdng been much benefitted by the use or your Indian Medicine, I haA-e great pleasure in adding my testimony as to its efficacy, and car,' irecom mend others to try it. Some of my friends, who haA re also been using these medicines, speak very favourably of them, and haA'S' received much benefit from their use. —(Signed), Ophelia Bennett." "Port Chalmers, New Zealand, 3rd July, 1876. Sir, —I think it my duty to state that yowr Ghol lah's Rheumatism Mixture has proved in my case to be all that you haA'e represented it to be; and for the sake of those Avho may be suffering the misery and torture of seA'cre Rheumatism, such as I endured previous to taking your in valuable medicine I beg to state that I _iad been suffering the most excruciating agony from seA _re Rheumatism for OA*er two years. I could not rest at night. My appetite aa-as gone, my general health shattered, and the pains.-t_.ough out my limbs and loins Avere constant and almost insupportable. I AAras induced to try your Rheu matism Mixture, and found myself getting better after taking three bottles of it. I: continued taking the 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 Avell at night.—Signed), Fred. Williams." "Dunedin, 10th July, 1876.-Sir,—l have plea sure in stating, for the benefit of others, that I haA re derived the most unexpected good results from the use of Ghollah's Rheumatism, Mixture. I had been suffering from very seA'ere 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 noAv free from the pains I had experienced for so many years. I can sleep aa rell at night, my appetite and general health are much inapiwed, 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, 31st August, 1876.^Sir,—HaA ring taken your Ghollah's Rheumatic Mixture for some considerable time, and having been com pletely cured by its use, of the very seA^ere rheu matic gout from Avhich I had suffered most severely for the last ten years, I cpai bear testi mony to its most extraordinary curatic powers. lam noAv free from all pain, and Avell 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 ihat I endured for the period aboA _ stated, that 1 attribute my restoration to health and freedom from pain entirely to the use of your im-aluable medicine. I can strongly recommend it those suffering from rheumatism or gout.—(Signed), John Griefen, J.P." These invaluable Medicines are to be had throughout NeAv Zealand, and in Auckland of all Chemists and respectable Medicine Venders. BROWN, BARRETT & CO., Wholesale Agents for Auckland Province.



T3 OLL E R qKATES! ROLLER SKATES! The undersigned haA-e a Large Assortment of ENGLISH AND AMERICAN ROLLER SKATES. __, Porter & Co-, QUEEN AND HIGH-STREETS, AUCKLAND. nnHE -pNCORE COFFEE Prepared by 4CL.OSE BROS. mHE TDINCORE pOFFEE Is Packed in One, Two. Four, Six, & TAvelve Pound Canisters. mHE TmNCORE Is Prepared FROM THE BEST PLANTATION BERRY, Fresh Roasted and Ground. CLOSE BROS., TEA DEALERS AND GROCERS, 226 Se 225, Queen-street. OUPvISTS TO THE HOT LAKES and Visitors to Tauranga, may obtain Buggies, and Ladies' and Gentlemen's Saddle Hosi es, at D. H. M. Bill's Tauranga Livery and Bart Stables, Corner of Spring and Grey-streets, Tauranga. A telegraphic message to the pro prietor will at all times ensure a trap being ready to proceed to the Lake District imme diately on arrival of tbe steamer from Auckland. -*-I—h a— ______: - - — - —